Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca North 3 - 9 September 2015 Issue 1574

ISSUE NO. 1574

3 - 9 September 2015

COSTA BLANCA NORTH YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

La Vuelta promotion reaches TV millions

By Buster Smith An innovative promotion by Teulada-Moraira has been seen by millions of people.

The small Marina Alta resort had big ideas for the Vuelta Espa単a race when it passed through the town on Stage Nine of the

gruelling annual clash of cyclists.

They had set off from Torrevieja, covering the 168.3 kilometres to Benitachell.

A captive audience of millions in 190 countries saw a giant mosaic of 650 umbrellas that spelled out the name Teulada-Moraira.

Below it was a large bicycle

whose wheels appeared to be turning in a stunt that was broadcast worldwide by the RTVE helicopter following the race.

The world famous event began on Saturday August 22 in Marbella and will finish on Sunday September 13 in Alcala de Henares (Madrid).

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LOCAL NEWS

North-south divide in diesel prices THE price of crude oil has fallen by 13 per cent since January and as a result 1,305 Spanish service stations are now selling diesel fuel at less than €1 per litre.

The majority are in northern Spain but the reduction is barely noticeable in Alicante Province, where only 20 petrol stations are selling at this price.

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Finestrat meetings aim to break down barriers COUNCILLOR for foreign residents wants to make town hall approachable

Hospital hopes MAYORS from 18 towns in Villajoyosa Hospital’s catchment area have signed a document calling for it to be enlarged. Regardless of their political party, all hope that the new regional government will reverse a decision made earlier this year when the previous Generalitat said that extending the overstretched hospital was not a priority.

Service continues DISABILITY services for the Playa Arenal beach in Javea will remain operational until Tuesday September 15. The services were extremely well received by those with re-

duced mobility and with the forecast for good weather continuing well into September, the decision has been taken by the town hall to keep the service active.

LISTENING: Victoria Curtis (pictured) will be joined by the mayor at the meetings.

By Linda Hall APPROPRIATELY for a town with a British councillor, Finestrat is breaking down the barriers between nationalities.

Victoria Curtis, councillor for Residents of

Other Nationalities (RON), is organising meetings to introduce herself to the town’s 4,218 non-Spanish residents.

The first meeting takes place next Tuesday, September 8 in the Llar del Pensionista at the Casa de Cultura at 10am. The La Cala meet-

ing will be on the same day at 6pm in the Centro Multiusos in Edificio Calasol, Avenida Marina Baixa.

Residents should confirm attendance beforehand on the free 900 87 88 70 (from 8am2pm) or by email to ron@finestrat.org.

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Asking for more funds

FEATURED NEWS

A monster masterpiece lives in Puerto Banus

Pressure called for REGIONAL President Ximo Puig called for all political parties to put pressure on central government to allocate more funds. “We would have €10 billion more if we received the same as the Basque Region,” he claimed.

Give and take Photo Credit monysasu shutterstock

THE iconic sculpture was created by master of surrealism, Salvador Dali

Sand replenished TWO Denia beaches were temporarily closed for 24 hours while sand was removed from L’Estanyo.

This was taken to badly eroded Blay Beach, which needed approximately one million cubic metres to replenish it.

Tourists fined Fireworks’ danger A GROUP of tourists were fined in Javea for letting off fireworks only 164 metres from a wooded area. Police were alerted by worried residents, fearing a repetition of last year’s devastating fire.

Almond fears

LGBT profit Gays spend billions

MONSTER GREETING: Dali’s three-ton rhinoceros accompanied by sea urchins.

By John Smith BASED on an etching published 500 years ago in 1515 by the German artist Albrecht Dürer, the statue ‘Rinoceronte vestido con puntillas’ (Rhinoceros dressed in lace) by the master of surrealism, Spain’s own Salvador Dali, is on permanent display at the entrance to Puerto Banus on the Costa del Sol. Donated to the town by a businessman to commemorate the centenary of Dali’s birth, the three-ton statue was created in the 1950s following completion of his film about a ‘lacemaker and the rhinoceros’.

€20m is the price at auction for Dali’s portrait of poet Paul Eluard. It is the highest price paid so far for a surrealist work of art, although many of the most famous Dali paintings are in museums and art galleries. Whilst a very impressive figure, it doesn’t come anywhere near two paintings by Pablo Picasso which have both sold for more than €100 million.

As is to be expected with any Dali creation, the sculpture has a number of meanings. However, apart from recognising the perfection of Dürer’s work, it refers to sex in the form of the rhino’s horn, femininity is represented by lace, and power signified by his favourite food, the sea urchin, which appears in many of Dali’s works as a symbol of perfect creation.

According to Dali, the way to create perfect art was for the artist to eat 36 sea urchins one or two days before the full moon, then after a long siesta, he should sit before a blank canvas until it got too dark to see.

SPAIN is the biggest European destination for gay and lesbian tourists, according to new research from international investment firm LGBT Capital. The company’s global study found that the market brings €6.04 billion per year to Spain.

Quote of the Week “This is not like the rain that falls from the sky without us knowing exactly why. No. For this, there are reasons. Spain is experiencing economic growth.”

Mariano Rajoy, President of Spain, during a speech in Pontevedra.

Tiger mosquitoes are settling in ALICANTE University experts have warned that tiger mosquitoes are spreading.

Pharmacists agree: “People come here with such huge bites that I send them to the health centre,” said one in Muchamiel.

Primary care doctors said they are seeing 20 per cent more patients with bites from this non-native insect.

The tiger-striped mosquitoes do not remain in wetlands but are closely associated with hu-

mans and to date Alicante health centres and hospitals have dealt with 5,000 cases of insect bites, a fifth of them at Alicante General Hospital.

A tiger mosquito’s bite is worse than that of the native

Spanish species although the outcome is seldom serious or life-threatening. Occasionally they pass on malaria or chikungunya, as in the recent case of a Gandia resident who contracted the tropical disease without

leaving Spain.

Pilar Mateo, an expert in diseases transmitted by insects, said tiger mosquitoes spread rapidly and steps should be taken to control them in winter as well as spring and summer.

Crops being targeted THIEVES are targeting recently-picked almonds, the El Comtat agricultural cooperative reported. The yield of four separate plantations has disappeared and some growers are sleeping in their groves to protect the harvest.

Flight info Low-cost routes THE UK has 935 budget airline routes to Europe, followed by Spain with 837.

Barcelona-El Prat had most direct flights this summer with 160 routes, while Alicante-Elche Airport had 77.

Risk reduced Foliage pruned ALCOY City Hall has pruned all trees in the municipality whose foliage was coming into contact with electricity cables. Combined with clearing litter, weed and scrub, this will considerably reduce fire risk.

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A helping hand for the Gandia homeless shelter HELP has a long history of supporting the residents

News Desk 40 European Press 42 Russian Press 43 Finance 45 - 50 Stocks 46 Leapy Lee 51 GANDIA SHELTER: Candy Wright of HELP with residents.

FUNDRAISING: HELP man a stall at a local event.

Daily TV

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52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64 Our View 55 Mike Walsh 55 Colin Bird 55 Cassandra Nash 61 Legally Speaking 65 Letters 66 Time Out 67 - 70 Health & Beauty 71 - 74 Social Scene 76 - 80 Pets 83 Homes & Gardens 84 - 85 Property 86 - 89 Services 90 - 93 Classifieds 94 - 96 Motoring 97 - 100 Sport 101 - 104

PRESIDENT of HELP Denia and Marina Alta, Candy Wright, recently visited the Franciscan Brotherhood in Gandia.

The Franciscan Brothers run a shelter for homeless men and HELP has provided several single flat-pack wardrobes with

drawers for the residents to use.

At present these men only have chairs on which to hang their clothes and keep any personal items they might have.

To assist them a little further HELP provided sets of wooden coathangers so that the wardrobes would be suitably equipped.

Candy also took along a large bag of medication. This had been donated by HELP members and the general public and was first sorted and checked to ensure that the contents were fit for use.

Over the last three years HELP has held its annual Charity Golf Tournament at Oliva Nova Golf Club. Residents in the Oliva

and Gandia area have been generous in their support and HELP felt it was only fitting to give back something to a cause that is based in their area.

HELP already has a history of assisting the shelter and its residents and hopes to continue doing so in the future, along with other charities in the area.

Getting expressive with art in Calpe CALPE artist and gallery owner, Lola Linares, generously opened up her art studio to young adults with psychological disabilities.

Each Thursday throughout August the

students aged between 15 and 20 have been encouraged to express themselves through art. This has helped them to awaken their senses, express emotions and better understand their environment and reality,

Lola explained.

Tuition and materials were provided free by the gallery and an exhibition is being planned to give the students a chance to exhibit and sell their works.

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ENDURING MONARCH: HM Queen Elizabeth II with HRH Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace.

Business as usual on queen’s historic day QUEEN ELIZABETH II will pass Victoria’s milestone on September 9

By John Smith BOTH women were thrust into the monarchy, yet each served for over 23,000 days.

Queen Victoria’s reign lasted 63 years and 216 days but on September 9, 2015, Queen Elizabeth II will pass that milestone to become Britain’s longest reigning monarch Separated by more than a century, the two royal women have much in common.

Born in 1819, just four short years after the Battle of Water-

loo, Victoria was the only daughter of the Duke of Kent, fourth son of George III. She would have had no expectation of inheriting the monarchy but for the fact that her father died soon after she was born and his three older brothers had no legitimate children. Suddenly at the age of just 18, Victoria was Queen and Empress.

Like Victoria, Princess Elizabeth had no expectation of becoming Queen. Her Uncle Edward VIII was the oldest

child of George V and was the heir apparent. With his abdication in 1936, however, her father George VI became King and she became next in line.

Her father was only 56 when he died and Elizabeth II ascended to the throne at the relatively young age of 25.

Similarly, as they reached such august ages, both women’s sons and heirs had a very long wait to accede to the throne. King Edward VII was 59 before he became King and Prince Charles will be 67 later

this year.

With the birth of Prince George, the British monarchy is in the unusual position of having three direct heirs to the throne with Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George.

Her Majesty has no special plans for September 9 and will be undertaking normal duties, which have been booked for some time. Members of the public, however, are more likely to celebrate this milestone event on her behalf.

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Learn the lingo in Benidorm BENIDORM’S Education Department has started accepting enrolments for those wishing to learn English, French or Spanish.

Initiation and Basic Level English, French and Spanish courses will be taught to over 14 year olds, whether it is simply to learn how to communicate effectively in everyday life or because it is a necessity for a particular occupation.

More advanced courses are also available for those who already have a basic knowledge including the Level I and level II modules, and students can also work towards achieving a Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Lan-

guage certification (DELE).

Classes commence on Monday September 21, are bi-weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays or alternatively Tuesdays and Thursdays.

They take place either in the mornings at the Centro de Formación de Persona Adultas or afternoons at the IES Bernat de Sarrià.

Enrolments will be accepted until Friday September 18 at the Department of Education situated on the third floor of the town hall in Benidorm.

Languages are very important for those of us who live in Spain and any help the students can get is welcomed.

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DONATION: Silvia Muñoz, Carole Neish, Diana Kemp and Margaret Chang from the Charity Shop of Calpe.

A clean donation PERSONAL hygiene products given to Red Cross

By Community reporter THE Charity Shop of Calpe has donated more than €550 of personal hygiene products to the Red Cross (Cruz Roja).

Items included shower gel, deodorant, toothpaste, nappies, washing powder and other cleaning products destined for families and individuals in need throughout the

town. Silvia Muñoz, Social Worker at the Red Cross, was delighted to accept the donation and thanked everyone at the Charity Shop for their generosity.

The shop, on Avenida Gabriel Miro, reopened on September 1 and is open Monday to Saturday from 10am until 1.30pm, as well as Thursday afternoons from 4pm to 7pm.

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The forbidden coves WARNING signs do not deter adventure-seeking tourists

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Environmentalists criticise roadworks THE Asociacion de Amigos de los Humedales del Sur de Alicante (AHSA) have criticised Elche Council’s plans to widen the CV-861 road.

This crosses two natural parks and the environmentalists said the scheme will encourage more traffic to use the road and at higher speeds. They pointed out that the road, which passes between the El Hondo lagoons, is already a threat to many internationally-protected species and the native reed beds that are Valencian Community protected wetlands.

The road is already proving to have adverse effects on local fauna, as animals frequently cross the road and subsequently become road kill. AHSA fears that if the new plans go ahead there will be a greater risk to wildlife. It is proposing that instead of widening the road there should be a pathway along the road, speed restrictions put in place and wildlife crossing signs put up to warn motorists.

CLOSED: Public at the Ambolo beach refuse to take no for an answer.

By Buster Smith PLAYA AMBOLO in Javea was officially closed in 2006 due to falling rocks and unstable cliffs.

However the rocky, littleknown beach that is not signposted and does not appear in any guidebook still attracts hundreds of visitors each summer. Most are drawn by the re-

moteness and wildness of the location and perhaps even the excitement of discovering it too.

Eager adventure-seeking visitors are not put off by the halfhour walk to the beach or the more difficult walk back up.

The warning signs do not seem to deter them; on the contrary, tourists and locals alike are avoiding the crowded main

beaches. Instead they are seeking out these forbidden, idyllic coastal coves for their wild and natural beauty.

Ambolo is understandably not without its dangers and there have been a number of rescues made there this summer. Nevertheless, it is becoming attractive to hike to the cove and, if need be, to cliffjump into the sea.

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Books not bullfights THE town hall in Paiporta has decided to use the money originally budgeted for bullfighting events for education purposes instead.

The town hall and the local Peña Bouera l’Esquellot, a group that take part in the fiestas, have reached an agreement to use the public money to purchase textbooks and supplies for the local school, instead of spending it on the bullfights.

The significant decision has been taken after Isabel Martin from the Compromis party and whose party is against bullfighting, took up office in May this year.

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Two men arrested for ste from unsuspecting motor ACCUSED of impersonation and simulating illegal police checkpoints

By Buster Smith THE GUARDIA CIVIL arrested two men who carried out 20 robberies posing as policemen on Alicante Province roads and motorways.

Victims were asked for documentation and told they were going to be searched for narcotics.

The investigation began last March when the Guardia Civil received reports that criminals were duping unsuspecting drivers.

MOTORWAY: The two men preyed on drivers.

They set up false checkpoint controls, then flagged

down motorists, dressing the part in official-looking

uniforms, sunglasses and false badges.

It’s a step in the right direction for Spanish footwear manufacturers

SPANISH FOOTWEAR: The sector is continuing to gain market share.

RECORD growth for Spanish footwear manufacturers has been recorded in the last six months.

This was excellent news for the 17 companies based in the province of Alicante and demonstrates that far from losing competiveness, the sector is continuing to gain market share.

Total Spanish footwear exports reached a record €1.269 billion, which represents an in-

crease of 15.5 per cent for the first five months of the year, according to the latest estimates from the Federación de Industrias del Calzado Español (FICE).

In 2014 it is estimated that about 150 million people in 180 countries purchased Spanish-made shoes, worth a staggering €2.640 billion. France, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom and Portugal top the list of the main destinations for Spanish footwear.

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aling rists Vi c t i m s w e r e a s k e d f o r their documentation and told that they were going to be searched for narcotics, at which point the criminals demanded money, wallets and items of value.

On other occasions they preyed on victims who were visiting motorway rest areas and service stations.

The majority were foreigners in unfamiliar surroundings and unaccustomed to Spanish Guardia Civil methods.

The two men, aged 24 and 3 7 w e r e a r r e s t e d i n Vi l l e n a and found to be in possession of false registration plates, police uniforms and large quantity of cash.

They face at least 19 counts o f t h e f t , f o rg e r y o f o ff i c i a l documents, impersonating the police and for belonging to a criminal organisation.

Lack of rain complicates regeneration of the forest DRY weather is complicating the regeneration of forests that have been affected by forest fires throughout Alicante Province. Wild fires have ravaged more than 3,300 hectares in the last three years, mostly in the northern interior of the province, which is also the most affected by rainfall shortage.

Biologist Professor Car-

les Mansanet explained that the lack of rain has a negative impact on the regeneration of vegetation, exposing them to diseases such as those that are already seriously affecting the pine forests in the south of the province by creating conditions that favour the spread of pests such as the Tomicus Piniperda or common pine beetle.

Luck of the draw TWO fortunate winners from Javea and Denia just missed out on the jackpot but still walked away with a cool 60,000 euros each.

Their winning ticket number was 55.518.

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Javea says goodbye to local volunteer THE Original Charity Shop and Library pay tribute to a longstanding colleague ‘WITH much regret we have to inform you that Audrey passed away on Friday August 28, aged 93 years.

Audrey was a volunteer for The Original Charity Shop and Library for more than 23 years and worked as Cashier on Wednesdays and Saturdays until just a few weeks ago.

She was born in London and grew up and worked in various parts of England before coming to Spain. During the war she was a driver and she also did some modelling work before deciding on the restaurant business.

She spent 14 years in Lanzarote where she ran two restaurants (even entertaining Omar Sharif on one occasion) before settling in Javea where she ran the El Horno restau-

RIP: Audrey Simpson, 14.12.1921-28.8.2015 rant until she retired.

Rest in peace, Audrey, and thank you from staff and cus-

tomers for the hard work put in over the years. We will all miss you very much.’

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Woeful welcome for tourists BENIDORM Bus Station is in urgent need of some TLC. The busy terminal located in the tourist capital of the Costa Blanca welcomes over 700,000 people a year; however, it is in a serious state of neglect and has been criticised by travellers as well as locals.

For many the building appears almost derelict, with the first floor completely abandoned. It is slammed as being dirty, with rubbish-strewn floors and disgusting bathrooms.

It is in dire need of fresh paint and repairs. Those that have used the terminal also complain of frequent problems with the lifts and escalators.

The company responsible for the maintenance of the terminal has been sent a formal notice by the town hall to rectify the issue.

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EURO WOMEN PAGE

Turning negatives into positives 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.

Maria Wilson is dedicated to helping cancer sufferers.

MARIA WILSON is a force to be reckoned with. Having survived cancer on numerous occasions, she has turned what were some of the darkest days of her life in to a positive experience as she helps others with their own cancer battles and throws herself into her fundraising efforts as President of the AECC, (Asociation Espanola Contra el Cancer,) Orihuela Costa branch.

It was in 2010 when Maria discovered she had another battle on her hands but she believes someone was watching over her the day she decided to go for a mammogram test.

Being at Torrevieja Hospital in February 2010 for another appointment, she put her name down for a mammogram.

“Something inside me said to do it and I filled in the form and thank God I did,” she recalled.

Within days she was called for the test which found a lump and very quickly she was having a biopsy and being told lumps had been found in three places and that she had an aggressive form of cancer.

The news was hard to digest for Maria, who said there was no history of breast cancer in her family, and had already battled cancer over 20 years before when she spent two years fighting the disease and learning to walk again as a tumour was removed from her buttock and uterus.

She underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy following surgery to remove her breast. “It was a long process and I had to learn to live with it psychologically. I was having regular cat scans when my tumour of 20 years ago was found to be grow-

SURVIVOR: Maria Wilson has undergone cancer treatment three times and now throws herself into fundraising.

A tireless and selfless campaigner for charity

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Maria and The Pink Ladies have raised more than €220,000 for AECC cancer charity

Fact file Name: Maria Wilson Born: December 1947 Profession: President of the Asociation Espanola Contra el Cancer, Orihuela Costa Family: Married with one son and two stepchildren and six grandchildren between us Nature or Nurture: Both From: Birmingham, UK

ing bigger. It was a secondary cancer which had lain dormant but had grown 16cm in a year.” Facing chemo once again, she admitted: “I was proud of my appearance and it was very hard facing losing my hair again.”

Rather than dwelling on her condition after undergoing cancer treatment not once, but three times, Maria threw herself into fundraising. She founded Maria and The Pink Ladies, an army of hard-working ladies, who raise funds for the AECC cancer charity, of which Maria is now Orihuela Costa Branch President, which helps fund their research and early screening programmes.

Since 2010, Maria and The Pink

Now lives: Orihuela Costa Pets: A dog Languages spoken: English and Spanish Book or TV: TV Favourite programme: Soaps and films What are your strengths: Passion and positivity and belief that it will happen What are your weaknesses: I’m maybe too soft and can be very emotional What do you like to do to relax and have fun: Going to the beach and having pampering spa sessions.

Ladies have raised more than €220,000. Maria joked that she now worked harder than she did when she had a full-time job, but her dedication to the cause has also acted as a form of

therapy. “The charity work has helped me to not dwell on my own problems, but I am human and there are times when it does affect me emotionally and psychologically but ultimately it makes

me stronger and I get satisfaction in knowing I’m helping others. The best period of my life is now,” Maria said.

She continued: “When you are younger, it is different; you want to enjoy life to the full but you are enjoying it for yourself, it’s more selfish. Now I feel different and get a wider satisfaction in helping others. Even if I’m in pain, this is how I see my life, helping others and one day I’d like to write a book to help and inspire other women with cancer.”

In the next five years Maria is not going to rest on her laurels, she wants to see the charity get bigger and better as they work to raise funds and also awareness about early detection tests, including the mammogram screening that ultimately gave her an early diagnosis of breast cancer and saved her life.

However, she would also like to see others come forward, leading the charity in her name perhaps as she finally gets round to writing the book that she dreams of whilst getting to travel more.

The work of Maria and the Pink Ladies can be followed on their website at www.pinkladies.es

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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Criticism for Denia’s ‘big bang’ moment THE AUGC, an association representing Guardia Civil officers, highlighted irregularities during a controlled explosion last June.

A Spanish Civil War mine found off La Marineta beach was blown up by the navy’s anti-mine diving unit

(OOD) in the Cabo de Sant Antoni marine reserve. This is a protected area where fishing, diving and other activities are banned, the AUGC pointed out.

The OOD failed to count on the participation of the Guardia Civil’s

Underwater Activities Group in evaluating public safety and potential environmental damage, the association said.

The AUGC has now lodged official complaints with the central government sub-delegate to Alicante

Bye bye summer

CARRERLAMAR: Group activities throughout the summer.

CAMPELLO’S Carrerlamar easy access beach said goodbye to summer with a fiesta. Activities were organised throughout the summer for those with physical and psy-

chological disabilities. From Monday to Saturday each day began with swimming, with amphibious wheelchairs if needed, then lunch, games and group meetings .

Province, the Guardia Civil’s provincial headquarters in Alicante, Spain’s Heritage Department and the Environment Ministry.

The navy disposal unit should have moved the mine, which still contained its explosive charge, to a

neutral zone where it would not have caused harm to the reserve’s wildlife, the AUGC maintained.

The force of the explosion was felt all over Denia, the local media reported at the time, causing concern and even panic amongst residents.

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NEWS EXTRA

Bridge work nearly done RESTORING Alcoy’s San Jorge bridge, built in 1931, is almost complete. The €236,000 project began in May but took longer than expected owing to storms.

Late payers IT was almost September before 40 employees of Gandia’s municipally-owned IPG received their July wages. The kitty is empty, the town hall claimed, owing to the situation inherited from the former council.

No conflict COMPROMIS’S local secretary and spokesman in Pego, Angel Oltra, has relinquished both positions.

He wished to avoid accumulating posts and to separate public office from party administration, he said.

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A cheap bid, but not necessarily a cheerful one CITY HALL cannot afford delays or a subsequent increase in the cost

By Linda Hall AS expected, Alicante City Hall turned down developer Enrique Ortiz’s tender for the Environment Observatory contract.

Ortiz’s tender for completing the unfinished building was dangerously low, council specialists said when his bid arrived.

Ortiz planned to charge €516,019 to finish the building which was 21 per cent lower than the €635,000 contract and would have left him with a 1 per cent profit margin.

Although City Hall is theoretically obliged to accept the lowest tender, Ortiz’s unrealistic price would, according to City Hall, generate problems if the project expe-

rienced “even a minimal economic deviation.”

These problems could hold up work which, if not finished before the end of the year, would mean losing the €800,000 that Brussels had provided for the project.

“City Hall cannot afford any delays or a subsequent increase in the cost,” explained Environment Councillor Victor Dominguez.

The developer lodged an appeal against the decision to exclude his tender from the nine submitted to City Hall, which it dismissed.

The second-lowest bid came from Alicante construction company Coinger now in first place - whose 17 per cent reduction was not considered unrealistically low.

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SEPTEMBER: Time for fruit to fatten and ripen.

Pomegranate crop at risk INFRASTRUCTURE problems left 8,000 Campo de Elche growers without water for their crops.

Breakdowns in the hydraulic system of two irrigation channels bringing water from Crevillente came at the worst possible time,

they said. The pomegranates for which Elche is famous are at the stage where they need watering in order to fatten and ripen.

Unless this arrives soon they could lose a third of their production.

Campo de Elche produces an annual 45,000 tons of pomegranates, of which ap-

Violent death of Denia man TWO men have been arrested in connection with a missing Denia man. Parts of his dismembered body have been found in Ondara and other locations within an 11-kilometre radius of Denia.

Neighbours had not seen the 59-year-old victim,whose first name was Ximo, for some

days. Before long they noticed a bad smell coming from his apartment in Calle Mallorca and became suspicious when they saw two men emerge, carrying a blanket-wrapped sofa. It took more effort to move it than its size suggested, said neighbours who also noticed bloodstains. They contacted the po-

lice who arrested a Spanish man believed to be responsible for killing Ximo in what was possibly a settling of accounts.

Sources claimed that he led them to the orange grove in Ondara where the first grisly discoveries were made. A second man who allegedly helped him was arrested later the same day.

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Benidorm Colour Race RUNNERS are invited to take part in Benidorm’s flamboyant five-kilometre Colour Race on Sunday September 6.

The fun race starts at the SSMM Plaza in Benidorm.

Participants start the race dressed all in white; however, at each kilometre stage, the runners will pass under an arch of colour, getting sprayed, showered and completely plastered by around 10 tonnes of safe, biodegradable powdered colours. They will finish the race look-

ment and can find out just how good it is for free. Each treatment will work for up to 24 hours, is cost effective and treatment kits can be purchased that come with a sixmonth, money-back guarantee.”

Changing Lives is open Monday to Friday from 10am–4pm and Saturday from 10am–3pm.

Tel: 605 193 570 changinglives170@gmail.com www.changinglivesstives.com

For more information call 965 868 170.

Give Thermo Casa a call on: 965 741 748.

Contact Telitec today, 902 88 90 70 or 965 743 473

www.telitec.com ing very different from how they started.

For more information and to register visit www.color race.es.

Adios Mr Aqualandia MR AQUALANDIA or ‘Long Legs’ as his admirers call him, has become something of an icon in Benidorm.

After 25 years, the long-legged, whitehaired, smiley-faced promoter for Aqualand, Guillermo Alcazar, who is known for riding an oversized motorcycle through the streets of Benidorm promoting the water park in his own

unique manner, has sadly passed away at the age of 81. Condolences have poured in from visitors and residents in Benidorm, where he will be sorely missed.

Edificio Benidorm 7, Moraira: Tel: 966 265 072.

Rick Astley Live RICK ASTLEY, the legendary 80s’ singer, songwriter and musician who is widely known for his 1987 hit song Never Gonna Give You Up will be performing live at Parque l’Aiguera in Benidorm on Friday September 18 for just one night as part of his European tour. Tickets cost from €20 and can be booked directly on www.rickastley. co.uk.

The clinic may be contacted via dr.easier@hotmail.com or by calling 965 861 860.

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People power works for animal rights ATTITUDES in Spain are changing

PUBLIC pressure is the driving force behind positive change with regard to animal welfare in Spain.

There was a public outcry regarding four dogs and a puppy, chained in cages and kept inside a storage container in the Valencia countryside, said an Animal Care Treatment International Network (ACTIN) spokesman.

Conditions have been improved for the animals after the owners were reported and taken to court by the organisation.

ACTIN lost the case and their appeal was turned down but the owners are now providing better care for the animals, ensuring that the container is ventilated and cleaned and the temperature regulated. They are providing sufficient food and drink for the animals, which

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ANIMAL WELFARE: More protection from the law. have been micro-chipped and vaccinated against rabies.

The situation is still far from ideal but cruelty and neglect are now gaining more widespread

attention in the media.

This court case followed 14 official complaints, an online petition with over 21,000 signatures and statements from vets.

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KEEPING WATCH: A Battle of Britain air observer in 1940.

By Community reporter ON Tuesday September 15 at La Siesta Church, the Costa Blanca branch of the Royal Air Forces Association will be

marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

The service of commemoration and thanksgiving begins at 11am and is open to all.

After this decisive air battle

in 1940, Winston Churchill made his famous speech, which included the words: “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”

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Activities for all the family DENIA has released details of its new schedule of events for the forthcoming year, which includes activities for the whole family.

The town hall wants to make the municipality a family-friendly location and has added theatre, music, dance and cinema to its new edition of scheduled activities.

In total there are 36 choices including theatre, film, music and outdoor excursions plus guided visits to prominent places of interest around the town and local area. These include Les Rotes, the Museu dels Joguets Museum and Denia Castle. The culture and archaeological offering has also been updated with the introduction of six new walking routes, taking visitors to discover some well preserved ancient sites.

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Gandia Shore proves good for tourism RESORT gained international recognition via controversial TV show, Gandia Shore

By Linda Hall TOURISM in Gandia has improved significantly this year.

It received 35 per cent more visitors in July than the same time in 2014, said the town’s mayor, Diana Morant.

Statistics indicate that Gandia had almost 190,000 visitors in July alone, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE).There was a significant increase in international tourism, particularly from France.

Morant expressed satisfaction with these figures, but stressed that there was work still to be done.

However opposition parties, in particular the Partido Popular (PP), are highly critical of the mayor’s claims and

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GANDIA: Overcast, but beaches still crowded. tourism policies.

A PP spokesman in Valenica, Victor Soler, along with the Asociación de Empresarios Turísticos y Hosteleros (Asemthsa), attacked the mayor’s claims and policies on tourism. Although more tourists visited the town they are spending and consuming less in bars, restaurants and related services.

Cancelling fiestas during the peak summer months is

believed to be a contributing factor.

Increased hotel occupancy does not necessarily mean increased tourism, said Soler and Asemthsa. The good July turnout was due to the fact that there were a number of national and international fairs, and problems will more than likely be seen and felt next summer, in a knock-on effect by current town hall policies.

In response to the criticism, the mayor stressed that due to the current economic situation they were unable to provide sufficient funding for the fiestas, and had instead turned to the private sector for co-operation and for possible solutions.

She has also asked hotels in the area to conduct an internal analysis in an attempt to discover the reasons why tourists are spending less.

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Benidorm reopens municipal pool after bug alert THE Palau d’Esports L’Illa de Benidorm has reopened its municipal swimming pool after it was closed due the detection of pathogenic microorganisms.

The Department of Health closed the pool down last Monday, August 24, as a precautionary measure and in order for it to be cleaned and disinfected after tests confirmed the presence of the bug. The microorgansim is not known to cause any health issues but mandatory safety standards dictate that the pool be closed, emptied and thoroughly inspected before it can be reopened.

The analytical results taken last Thursday have confirmed that the microbiological parameters are zero that there is no trace of the pathogens and that chlorine levels are also suitable. Hence, the Department of Health has instructed that the pool can reopen on Saturday and will continue with its normal schedule.

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Make a date ELCHE date-growers want help in marketing the yield of ‘test-tube’ palms created at the defunct Estacion Phoenix centre. The 40 tons of dates they produce annually are bigger, better and longer-lasting, they claim.

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Treat for bookworms with 20,000 choices ANNUAL Book Fair runs until September 20

Factory fire STAFF tried unsuccessfully to stem a fire after bales caught fire in a Cocentaina textiles factory.

They managed to prevent it from spreading before firemen arrived and the building was undamaged.

It figures...

ONLY 1 per cent of Benidorm employees work in industry or manufacturing. In contrast the municipality has Spain’s fourthmost important number of service sector jobs, the National Statistics Institute (INE) has revealed.

BOOK FAIR: Browsing for something to read.

By Linda Hall BENIDORM’S annual book fair is now in full swing until September 20. Stalls in Plaza de la Hispanidad popularly known as Plaza Triangular

- are crammed with 20,000 old, second-hand and new but end-of-line books, covering every topic imaginable.

The eight bookshops collaborating in the event come from

Benidorm, Altea, Murcia, Granada and Barcelona. The fair was inaugurated by Culture Councillor Ana Pellicer who thanked the booksellers for their participation and also the books they donate to the library.

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A toy from Denia’s past comes home DENIA Town Hall has retrieved a 1970s’ pedal car made by local manufacturer Juguetes Sauquillo.

The car was the star of Spain’s 1970 Toy Fair and was spotted by Josep A Gisbert Santonja, Director of Denia’s Ethnology Museum, in a Lleida antiques shop.

It came from a Verdu (Lleida) toy museum whose collection was sold to local antique dealers when it closed.

The model called ‘Sport’ - a deliberately retro model even in the 70s - has now been acquired by the town hall and will be on display at the Ethnology Museum in December.

Sauquillo was linked from the beginning of the 20th century with the Denia toy industry and started out making wooden seesaws and swings, explained Gisbert. It appeared on the 1914 register of local industries but was active at least 10 years earlier, he said. After the Civil War, the factory reopened, making top-of-the range toys, and was a presence at regional and national toy fairs until it ceased production, Gisbert added.

Too dry for safety RESIDENTS have criticised Alicante City’s dry Benacantil and Serra Grossa wooded areas.

“If they were watered, it wasn’t enough,” said Mateo Pinheiro, spokesman for the Pla residents association, which warned the council more than two weeks ago that the tinderdry trees were a fire risk.

“We are in permanent contact with the fire brigade precisely to deal with any threatened outbreak,” said Environment Councillor Victor Dominguez, who confirmed that both areas had indeed been watered.

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Fuss over Vegan Fest adverts

By Linda Hall THE ‘Vegan Fest’ due to take place in Alicante City on October 3 and 4 is stirring up controversy.

Vegans erase all animal products from their lives, and publicity for the October event has succeeded in offending women’s groups, men and the Catalans into the bargain.

“All women are foxes,” it proclaims in Spanish, substituting the word with a picture of a fox.

Few English-speaking women would be upset to be described as ‘foxy’ but in Spanish it has always meant a woman who charges for her favours.

“All Catalans are rats,” is illustrated with a rat - a symbol of stinginess to the Spanish - in an allusion to the Catalans’ proverbial meanness.

Neither are males let off lightly and pigs are brought into their particular picture.

Alicante’s mayor tweeted that he would demand the images’ removal although the provocative phrases are meant less to offend women, men or the Catalans than draw attention to the use of animals by humans. “The language is bad, but the

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F0X: Different shade of meaning in Spanish. deaths of 495,000 animals a day for their skins alone is worse still,” the publicity continues.

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Work slows on blackspot bypass THE planned motorway stretch between Villena and Fuente de la Higuera is unlikely to be finished this year.

Completing this 12.5-kilometre detour off the future A-33 Valencia-Murcia motorway was a Ministry of Public Works’ priority. Instead precedence was given to opening the Fuente de la Higuera ring-road to traffic, the ministry explained.

The by-pass was, and still is, considered vital because of the number of accidents on the N-344 main road between Villena and Fuentre de la Higuera. It has only one lane in each direction, dangerous curves and numerous gradients but is used daily by hundreds of heavy lorries covering the Valencia-Murcia route.

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Generalitat puts lid on roof repair plans VITAL report was missing from proposals

By Linda Hall THE Generalitat regional government in Valencia has halted plans to restore Alicante City Hall.

The previous council’s plans did not comply with heritage laws, the Generalitat said.

This news came as a blow to city hall because tenders for the €600,000 project were classified and the contract about to be awarded for €438,000, municipal sources revealed.

Former Alicante mayor Miguel Valor committed city hall to a project that lacked an essential culture department report, the same sources said. This was essential before the contract could be put out to tender.

Work due to start in October included repairing the dome that tops the baroque building as well as its balconies, façade and leaking roof.

BAROQUE GEM: Work has been halted on Alicante City Hall.

Tough line with looky-looky vendors POLICE in Oliva continue to confiscate goods from street vendors.

A recent haul consisted of 102 items of clothing, four watches, 106 CDs and 48

DVDs. The unlicensed sellers habitually make a quick getaway on seeing the police approach, abandoning their wares.

The ‘looky-looky’ men are

not just trying to earn a living, said Commerce Councillor Pepe Salazar. They are the visible face of criminal organisations and work in unacceptable conditions, selling

goods of unknown origin that could be stolen or contaminated.

“That’s without taking into account the harm they do to businesses that respect the

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law,” Salazar said.

Another illegal vendor was fined for selling melons on the beach, after police received a complaint from a member of public.

A SAN VICENTE initiative would catalogue empty homes, generate social housing and increase town hall funds.

Manuel Martinez, spokesman for the PSOE party on the local council, suggested that the town hall ask the banks to list all empty or repossessed homes in their possession.

These would then be included amongst the properties paying IBI rates and other municipal taxes unless the properties were made available for social housing at affordable rentals for low-income families.

At present, owing to a legal loophole the banks pay neither IBI rates nor other local taxes on such properties, Martinez pointed out.

“We hope this proposal will be well-received by other parties on the council because we all share the common denominator of assisting people and families affected by the economic crisis,” he said.

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N-332: Heavy traffic crosses the town at present.

Altea says forget the N-332 bypass LOCALS fear a bypass will stop the town from expanding

By Buster Smith ALTEA Town Hall has requested the planned N-332 bypass be scrapped. There are local fears that by constructing a bypass the town will be effectively strangled without room

to expand further inland.

The three-party local government argued that once the AP-7 becomes a toll-free road in 2019 it will effectively become a bypass. This will connect the northern and southern ends of Altea and help to re-

duce the stream of traffic that currently has to cross the town on the N-332.

An alternative for heavy lorries and through-traffic bound for other localities eliminate the need for a ring-road, Altea town hall argued.

The Mods to descend on Javea for charity SCOOTER KLUB ALICANTE (SKA) have organised the Waterloo Sunset event in aid of Grant a Wish which will take place in Javea this Saturday September 5. The event has been organised in association with AUTO GP Benissa and MotoVespa Costa Blanca. Adult entrance fee is â‚Ź5 and children under 16 are welcome and free.

With the Brighton and IOW Scooter runs now established, the idea is to get a similar event in Spain up and running for the faithful. All types of scooters are welcomed whether classic and modern and for

WATERLOO SUNSET: In Javea.

those interested in joining the club there will be a chance to find out more about memberships and events.

The event begins at noon at Laguna Ribs, Javea. At 2pm a 40 kilometer ride is planned and there will be live bands and music all afternoon including Two Tone from 4pm, DJ Kev Thomas. At 8pm there will be Northern Soul, Ska, Two Tone and Mod tunes playing until late.

Food and drink is available together with a swimming pool and karting.

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Yearly awards JAVEA’S 9 d’Octubre annual Solidarity award was given to Inmaculada Yañez Garcia, who taught in the area from 1984 to 2003.

The Civic Values prize went to Cine Jayan for its 53 years of history and surviving the ‘multiplex’ trend.

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Lost and found at Alicante-Elche airport PUSHCHAIRS, funeral ashes and false teeth...

By Linda Hall APPROXIMATELY 6,400 mislaid items found at Alicante-Elche Airport last year are waiting to be reunited with their owners.

Two Local Police officers deal with lost property, first checking each item to see if its owner can be identified. These are then labelled and entered on a computer so that they can be easily located if reclaimed.

Probably only 20 per cent of the items in the airport’s four storerooms will be reclaimed, although cuddly toys are amongst the most frequently-retrieved objects, the police officers said.

Hundreds of belts and pairs of spectacles forgotten after passing through the metal detectors reach the lost property office where the shelves are full of phones, tablets and laptops. Pushchairs, false teeth, hearing aids and an electric oven have also been found, together with an undertaker’s urn containing a loved one’s ashes.

AIRPORT: An easy place to lose things.

The 2014 items will be kept for two years, after which those found by airport staff are sent to a charity. Anything handed in by the public becomes their property two years later.

This includes cash and it is only a couple of weeks since a delighted man walked out of the airport with €12,000 which he found and took to the lost property office two years ago.

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Jellyfish attack on El Postiguet beach WARNING flag was flown for the first time

JELLYFISH ATTACK: Forty seven people had to be given first aid.

By Linda Hall SOME summers are worse than others for jellyfish and there were few scares in 2015.

Paramedics on Alicante Province beaches have been attending to an average of five people a day or 15 at most who sought help after they were stung.

Then, just as the summer was coming to an end

jellyfish made a mass attack on Alicante City’s Postiguet beach. The jellyfish warning flag had to be run up for the first time and 47 people were stung badly enough to need to go to the beach first-aid post for assistance.

Proactiva, the company which provides the city’s beach services warned that even dead jellyfish, or a part of a jellyfish can give a bad sting when least expected.

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Hands off our elephants!

BRINGING attention to the animals’ plight

By Community reporter MORE than 35,000 elephants are killed for their tusks each year. A rhinoceros is slaughtered every nine or so hours for its horn, which has neither medicinal nor aphrodisiacal properties.

A Global March for Ele-

phants and Rhinos takes place in early October in more than 100 cities worldwide, bringing attention to the plight of these animals in Asia and Africa.

Javea residents Rosa Mansell, Peter and Lorraine Allin, Brenda Bates, Gillian Ashworth and Hugh Epsom are organising a walk, a fundraising

dinner at the Javea Parador and a showing of the film When Giants Fall on Sunday, October 4.

The walk from the Arenal (Mas-y-Mas) to the port Sports Centre sets out at 10.30am.

Walkers will be asked to donate €5 per person or €10 per family. See https://www. facebook.com/gmferjavea

Farewell to Guillermo BENIDORM bade a sad goodbye to Guillermo Alcaraz, who has been an icon since 1989.

During all these years he had ridden the giant tricycle - it is several metres high that tours the Benidorm streets, advertising the Aqualandia water park.

White-haired and dressed for a circus

big top with ‘daddy-longlegs’ almost touching the ground, he gave out balloons, discounts on entrance tickets and wide smiles for the public.

Guillermo was 81 and died of a serious illness but was out and about on the Aqualandia tricycle until last year, the park management said.

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Reboot to develop project MORE than six years after work stopped, the 1,500home La Albufereta development is to restart.

The promoter informed Alicante city hall that he has overcome the bankruptcy that halted the project. The three-party alliance controlling city hall is unlikely to raise objections and will give the project the go-ahead.

City hall’s Urban Development councillor Miguel Angel Pavon is in favour of restarting the development and transforming the now desolate and unsightly area.

There is a downside for city hall because a wall of buildings between 10 and12 storeys will separate the Serra Grossa and the sea. There is an upside, however, because restarting the development frees city hall from compensating the developer for using the company’s surety to tidy up the site.

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HIGHEST proportion of membe

By Linda Hall SPANISH company Tecnilogica compiled a map of 37 million potential adulterers on the hacked Ashley Madison list.

It revealed more than 1 million

75,000 Ashley Madison users in the region

members in Spain, of whom 75,000 are, or were, located in the Valencian Community.

Ashley Madison is a website that facilitates affairs between consenting adults. Until the site - slogan “Life is short, have an affair” - was hacked, it was a safe place to seek a no-strings extra-marital partner.

MANISES: Better known for Safe no longer, details from the hacked website showed that the Valencia airport town of Manises, famous for its pottery, had the highest

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DUKE: Has passport, will travel.

K9 needs homes and help for its animals

its ceramics. proportion of Ashley Madison users.

For every 100,000 members of the Manises population, 526 residents were on the website.

Most of Valencian region’s 75,000 members were in the Community’s three capitals of Valencia City, Alicante City and Castellon City.

K9 is an animal rescue organisation which has operated in the Valencia Region for many years.

It is a fully legal, nonprofit making organisation run by a dedicated team of volunteers who feel strongly about animal welfare who work hard to rescue, care for and rehome animals.

K9 has cats and kittens ready for adoption and foster

as well as dogs like Duke, who is a prince of a dog.

He is house-trained, has his passport, microchip and is fully vaccinated, ready to go to his forever home.

K9 are also looking for people who have a few hours spare a week to help out.

For more information contact 600 845 420 or 865 776 348 or visit the www.k9club.es website.

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Easier grants UNIVERSITY students will now be entitled to a grant with a pass-mark, the Valencian Community government announced. The family income cut-off point for eligibility has also been lowered.

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Keeping evil weevils down FAMOUS palm forest is a world heritage site

Life raft FIREMEN rescued a dog that fell into a water deposit for crop irrigation in Aspe. The microchipped dog was hauled up the steep sides in an improvised raft and its owners are now being sought.

Home but not dry SPANISH TOOTHCARP are breeding successfully in Teulada-Moraira’s Senillar lagoon. The fish known locally as “fartet” are an endangered species and were reintroduced in 2003.

HEALTHY: Not all Elche palms have been attacked.

By Linda Hall THE red weevil plague has destroyed approximately 50,000 palm trees each year in Elche since 2013.

The city’s famous palm forest is a Unesco world heritage site but this status has not provided protection against the weevils. First detected in 1995 they arrived via imported palms and have attacked trees along the Mediterranean coast.

It was necessary to fell 355 palms in the Palmeral Historico during the first six months of the year and another 66 were removed from the city’s streets.

These are worrying figues, said acting mayor and Parks and Gardens councillor Antonio Garcia who, assisted by specialists, is creating a system to detect and prevent the weevil infestations.

This should be ready by October, Garcia revealed.

“As well as compiling a census of the city’s palms we must ensure that it is kept up to date and pinpoints trouble spots where we can focus efforts to eradicate the weevils.”

City hall will always opt to use biological methods, Garcia added, but would not hesitate to introduce aggressive measures when necessary.

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Good crop expected for renowned Alicante apples

Extra chromosome that means nothing

LA SARGA hopes to pick and market one million kilos of apples this year.

This outlying district of Jijona, located in the mountains behind the Costa Blanca and a renowned apple-growing area, has had two years of disappointing harvests.

This year promises to be different and growers are looking forward to good quality fruit and a €600,000 turnover.

The ripening apples were damaged by a violent hailstorm in 2013 and despite drip irrigation, two years of drought produced small fruit and reduced production by 20 per cent in 2014.

Although there has been no let-up in the drought, more rain fell in inland mountain areas and came at the right time for La Sarga, during the first six months of the year.

One million kilos sounds like a great deal of fruit but this is a relatively small harvest and the La Sarga apples will go on sale mainly inside Alicante Province.

AGENCY captivated by six-year-old’s mischievous charm

by Linda Hall ANITA and Jason Killick holidayed recently in Javea.

They were there with their four children Hannah, 15, Nathan, 12, six-year-old Louis, and Hayden, who is 14 months old.

Louis is no more special than his sister or brothers except in one respect. He recently took part in a catwalk show in London, his proud parents told the Euro Weekly News (EWN). The fact that he has Down’s Syndrome is important only because this prompted Anita to call on more modelling agencies to recruit more disabled children.

“That extra chromosome means nothing,” she said.

LOUIS KILLICK: Relaxing and having fun in El Tosalet.

Anita was put in touch with Models of Diversity agency who are pioneers in introducing a less restricted variety of models to the fashion industry. The agency’s founder Angel Sinclair was captivated by Louis’s mischievous charm and soon chose him for the runway, Anita explained.

“This is our first visit to Javea,” Jason Killick told EWN. “In the past we have holidayed in Cyprus but when our youngest was born last year we decided it was time for a change.”

With relatives in Javea and Moraira, the Marina Alta was a natural choice for the family, and they rented a villa near El Tosalet.

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Top of pops AS students enrol at Valencian Community universities, degree courses in Arabic and Islamic Studies, Civil Engineering and Labour Relations still have vacancies.

Medicine and Teaching are the most sought-after.

Back on air CANAL 9, the region’s broadcaster, which closed down in 2013 due to spending cuts, will be back on air in October.

It will show films and repeats but does not plan to re-employ laidoff staff.

Switched off ALICANTE City Hall complained after Iberdrola cut off electricity without warning at a building occupied by the PAH anti-eviction collective.

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Denia-Leon links TOWNS have Roman and Moorish connections

VISIT: Josep Gisbert, Mayor Grimalt, Margarita Torres, Catalina Martin and Rafa Carrio.

By Linda Hall LEON and Denia, although hundreds of kilometres apartt, have two cultural links.

Margarita Torres, Leon’s Councillor for Tourism and Culture visited Denia to learn more about these links and experience first-hand the town’s cultural offer and tourist infrastructure.

Torres was accompanied by

Josep Gisbert, Director of Denia’s Archaeological Museum, on a visit to the Moorish remains at El Forti.

From there they went to the town hall where she was shown the first century AD inscription to Titus Junius Severus, a Denia-born Roman who was a prefect of the Dalmatae cohort and later tribune of the VII Gemina legion.

This was of particular interest

to Torres, since the Gemina troops were stationed in Chester (England), although their base was in Leon.

Gisbert also explained that a text by an Arab historian who lived between 1172 and 1248 related how the Holy Grail was taken from Jerusalem to Denia, with the intention of presenting it to King Fernando of Leon in the mid-11th century.

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COSTA DEL SOL

Blood diamond suspect is picked up in Malaga SPANISH police make world’s first arrest for trading the illegal gems which were used to fund war crimes Brian Harrington Spier/Flickr

By Jo Harvie

BLOOD DIAMONDS: Using slave labour in Sierra Leone.

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

MALLORCA

A BELGIAN-AMERICAN fugitive wanted in connection with the trafficking of blood diamonds was arrested at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport on Friday (August 28).

He was picked up by National Police officers under a European Arrest Warrant issued by the Belgian authorities.

The 64-year-old businessman is the first person to be arrested on suspicion of trading blood diamonds - illegal gems used to finance the brutal civil war in Sierra Leone in the 1990s, in which more than 50,000 people died.

He is accused of using slave labour to mine for diamonds in Sierra Leone, then of trafficking the stones to Liberia, where the former president Charles Taylor, now in jail for his role in war crimes in the conflict, used them to fund a rebel army back in Sierra Leone.

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COSTA DE ALMERIA

Police rescue

Missing teen

Café siege

Turtle dies

AN ENGLISH man was rescued by Local Police in Orihuela after falling inside a water canal. The events took place on Saturday (August 29) and the man was dragged for more than one kilometre.

A 16-YEAR-OLD girl who had been reported missing from the Alborada centre for minors in Sineu on August 3 was located by Guardia Civil in Son Gotleu after calling her boyfriend.

THE dead body of a giant loggerhead sea turtle was found on Sunday (August 30) off the coast of Vera. Ecological association Equinac lamented the event as this species of turtle is highly threatened.

War victims

Tourist rescue

A SIEGE at a café in Torre del Mar lasted several hours on Monday when a man barricaded himself into the building with a shotgun, threatening to harm himself if his demands were not met. He was eventually escorted out by police, with no one injured.

ON August 25, Torrevieja paid tribute to the 19 who died and many other people injured at a bombing which took place 77 years before at the fish market during the Spanish Civil War,

A GERMAN tourist was rescued by Mallorca Fire Department’s Mountain Team in the Torrent de Pareis area. He was near sa Calobra but had lost his way in the dark and was exhausted.

Earth tremor

Mystery fall

A SMALL earth tremor was felt on Sunday (August 30) in Vega Baja, especially in the area of Torrevieja, according to the National Geographic Institute. It was registered at 5.21pm, measuring 1.8 on the Richter scale.

A MAN, 35, was seriously injured after falling from a third-floor apartment in Palma. After being attended to by paramedics he was taken to Son Espases Hospital.

Lightning bolts ON Monday (August 31), lightening caused several fires in the Murcia Region. The fire brigade had to extinguish four blazes in Lorca, Totana, Carrascoy and Santomera.

Appeal rejected MURCIA Provincial Courts have turned down an appeal a man made to try and have his €400 maintenance payments for his two children reduced, after discovering he owned various properties.

Rat population FOLLOWING complaints, Palma City Hall has said that the population of rats has not increased but recent rains filling the sewers with water has caused many of them to come out into the open.

Strike ‘abusive’ THE Balearic Family Policies Institute has asked for the Government Delegation to declare the indefinite strike called by the region’s teachers illegal and say it is “abusive” for it to continue just days before term starts.

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Symbolic vote ALFARNATE (Axarquia) residents have been allowed to decide through a referendum which coat of arms and flats the town will use, after decades of being represented by symbols which held no connection with the village.

Social measure VELEZ-MALAGA families at risk of social exclusion are to benefit from a new regulation approved on Friday (August 28) at a plenary session, which is to include amongst emergency aid the basic services of electricity and water, to help poorer residents pay their bills and avoid being cut off.

Stop violence MAYOR of Motril, Flor Almon, together with other council representatives held a moment of silence on Sunday (August 30), to condemn the many recent episodes of violence against women and to mourn together with the victims’ relatives.

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Malaga Chef THE new season of the renowned cooking show Top Chef is starting in Spain. Malaga-born contestant Carlos Caballero is the only Andalucian participant in the show’s new run.

Beer cans A WOMAN was sentenced to six months in prison for shoplifting six cans of beer and attacking the shop’s owner on several occasions on the same day in Malaga City.

Taking off MORTGAGES are taking off and Malaga has become one of the Spanish provinces with the most positive results. The number of mortgages issued is increasing 32 per cent faster than last year based on the information given by the National Statistical Institute.

Urban plans

MORE than 40,000 people have visited the Almeria Museum so far this year, a record-breaking figure which indicates that this is likely to be the best year for the institution in terms of audience.

RESIDENTS in Torremolinos will be allowed by the town council to participate in the urban planning projects paid for with European FEDER funds via surveys that will be published on the official municipal website.

Serious fall

Street lights

A MAN from Nijar remains hospitalised in the intensive care unit of Torrecardenas hospital after having fallen from a height of 10 metres when he was working on a shop roof without a harness.

A NEW electricity plan launched by Alhaurin de la Torre Council is to save the municipal coffers at least €45,000 per year by optimising street lighting. The project has been awarded to company Pesyr I Mas D for €80,000.

Museum crowd

Lucky Berja THE ONCE daily raffle resulted in €350,000 prize money for Berja, split between 10 different tickets sold by Maria Teresa Gutierrez Frias at her sales point in Plaza de la Constitucion, 3.

Poor harvest FARMING association Asaja announced that, due to the extreme lack of rainfall this year, for the second time in a row in the north of Almeria, the production of almonds is expected to decrease by 30 per cent.

Dead dolphin A ONE-MONTH-OLD baby dolphin that was rescued off the coast of Marbella died shortly afterwards at the Centre for Threatened Sea Creatures Recovery (Crema). It is believed a bigger animal attacked it.

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Poor students?

DENMARK: Students starting university in Denmark need to up their game, said the minister for higher education, and spend more time studying and less time travelling around the world, looking good, working out and a thousand other things.

Drone miss DENMARK: There was a near miss for a passenger plane and an illegal drone on the approach to Copenhagen on Friday. Air authorities said the drone was flying at 450 metres, well above the permitted height.

Tolkien tale FINLAND: The early JRR Tolkien tale published last week, The Story of Kullervo, written when he was at university, was inspired by the Finnish epic Kalevala.

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No welcome

WORKERS dig up time capsule whisky CONSTRUCTION workers unearthed a 121-year-old time capsule, whose contents included a bottle of whisky, near Ruthven Road Bridge in the Cairngorms National Park.

Dog dumped THE RSPCA is appealing for information on a woman who was seen dumping a severely ill dog over a garden wall in Wimborne, Dorset, before driving off in a van. The abandoned dog was left fighting for her life, said vets.

Sales down LAND Registry figures said the number of homes being sold in England and Wales had fallen by 15 per cent compared to last year, but prices in hotspots such as London commuter towns rose 13 per cent.

BRITISH PRESS Dark days YOUNG Goths are more at risk of depression and self-harm, found a study published in medical journal The Lancet. Research based on Bristol teenagers also suggested those who were part of the subculture were more likely to have been bullied.

Harvey Nichols in Leeds was ram raided last week, with thieves crashing a Ford Mondeo into the entrance of the building at 4.20am before racing off with hundreds of pounds worth of perfume and aftershave.

Tree fight CAMPAIGNERS in Powys want the route of the Newton bypass altered to save a 500-year-old oak tree. The building of the £56 million road is subject to a public inquiry.

GOTHS: More at risk of selfharm.

Harvey Nicked UPMARKET department store

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Slow burner NORWAY: Public broadcaster NRK, which famously broadcast footage of a burning fireplace for 12 hours then followed that up with half a day of a jumper being knitted, is planning a long, real time broadcast of reindeer migration.

ABBA auction SWEDEN: ABBA’s piano, used in the recording of the opening bars of Dancing Queen, goes on sale in London auction house Sotheby’s in September, and is expected to raise more than €800,000.

Cast off SWEDEN: A man was jailed for 10 years in Dubai for drug smuggling, after being arrested on a stop-off halfway though a journey from Brazil to Sweden. An official asked about the plaster casts on both his legs, which were discovered to be fake when the Swede tried to make a run for it.

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MIFFY: Created by Dutch artist.

POLICE in Heidenau cancelled a party the town was planning to hold to welcome refugees living in the town, because they could not guarantee the safety of participants, following recent violent, far-right protests in the area

Telly addicts A STUDY found that Germans’ favourite pastime is sitting in front of the TV, closely followed by surfing the net, sparking fears that the traditionally outdoorsloving nation is losing its lust for the healthy life.

Be friends FACEBOOK representatives in Europe have agreed to meet Justice Minister Heiko Maas to discuss doing more to prevent racist bullying on the social network, following complaints from the public.

Knut’s death THE mystifying death of four-year-old polar bear, Knut, at Berlin zoo in 2011 has finally been explained.

Scientists noticed similarities between the famous bear’s post mortem results and those of humans who had the rare autoimmune disorder, anti-NMDAR.

More refugees

Miffy the masterpiece

GERMANY receives more applications for asylum in a month than the UK does in a year, according to figures from the EU statistics agency Eurostat.

CARTOONS now hang in Rijksmueum THE work of Dutch artist Dick Bruna, the creator of Miffy the Rabbit, now hangs in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, next to the artists who inspired him, including Henri Matisse, in an exhibition open until November 15

Seal rescue A RINGED seal was rescued from a Utrecht canal last week, having accidentally found its way through the floodgates. Police said it was ‘fit, well, and

DUTCH PRESS eating fish. What else could you ask for!’

Claim rise THERE was a rise in the number of people claiming benefits in the first six

months of 2015, up by 13,000 people, with the biggest increase amongst over45s.

No to taps TELECOMS firms have slammed plans by the Dutch government to allow security services greater surveillance powers, including phone tapping and monitoring internet use. Tele2 said the proposed “unlimited access” was too far reaching.

Memory loss A NORWEGIAN pensioner who stopped off in Hanover while driving home from holiday to take some cash out of the bank forgot where he’d parked and spent three weeks looking for his car. A local newspaper eventually succeeded in reuniting the man with his motor.

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Lads’ weekend PUTIN and Medvedev work out in Sochi

MEN ONLY: President and Prime Minister tend the BBQ.

THE Russian president Vladimir Putin and PM Dimitry Medvedev were photographed working out, then grilling slabs of meat for breakfast and brewing a pot of tea, at Putin’s summer residence near the Black Sea resort of Sochi.

School costs

Bear migrates A BLACK bear crossed the border from Russia into China by swimming across the Wusuli river, sending locals into a panic. It was shot with tranquillizers before being released back into the wild in a more remote location.

THERE has been a 47 per cent increase in the last year in the average cost of kitting out children for the new school year, says the Russian Public Opinion Research Centre, leaving many families struggling to buy everything they need.

Zoo disaster HEAVY rain causing severe flooding in the far eastern city of Ussuriysk, where hundreds of people have had to be relocated, spelled disaster for animals in the city zoo. A lion and a popular bear named Masyanya, drowned in their cages.

Guitar hero THE winner of the 2015 Air Guitar World Championships is Muscovite Kereel ‘Our Daddy’ Blumenkrants, although he was run close at the competition in Finland. A tiebreaker game of rock, paper, scissors couldn’t separate him from the American champion, forcing a final showdown.

Food dumped

Group stage IN the draw for the UEFA Champions League group stages, CSKA Moskva will meet Manchester United, PSV Eindhoven and Wolfsberg, while Zenit St Petersburg were drawn with Valencia, Lyon and Gent.

tional invasion of Norway by Russia based on a Jo Nesbo story has drawn criticism from Moscow, the ambassador in Oslo saying it was ‘regrettable’ to portray a ‘non-existent threat from the east’.

MIGRANT: Black bear swam across river.

Flight plight NEW laws on personal data which mean information on Russian citizens must be held on servers within the country pose a problem for foreign flight booking companies, so Russia is developing its own airline ticket booking site.

TV trouble AA TV channel’s plan to show a series depicting a fic-

RUSSIA’S food safety watchdog burned 1.5 tonnes of food meant for a BMW team due to take part in a car racing event in Moscow.

The imported food was destroyed as part of retaliations against western-imposed sanctions.

No film funds A RADICAL film festival in its 13th year, Moscow Premiere, has had its funding scrapped by the city council in favour of a new event, Youth Festival of Life Affirming Film, which is backed by the government.

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Decision pays off for Betfair PADDY POWER tie-up puts boss Corcoran in charge of betting giant

By John Smith WHEN Breon Corcoran, the boss of Betfair, spurned a £990-million bid for the betting exchange in May 2013, he arguably made one of the biggest gambles of his career.

The former Paddy Power executive had taken the helm at Betfair less than a year before private equity house CVC

the bid amount turned down for the betting exchange

and its partner Richard Koch attempted a takeover.

With the shares languishing well below their £13 float price, the final, sweetened 950p-a-share bid from the suitors must have seemed a tempting offer to Corcoran.

But with Betfair stock closing at a record £31.34 on Wednesday night after

The genie will not be put back in its bottle once and for all until it is clear that such a risk will not rear its head again.’

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Finance questions THE Bank of Spain is to circulate a questionnaire containing no less than 110 questions concerning individuals’ understanding of finance. Twenty thousand homes will be chosen and the purpose is to assist in financial training for the future.

STRIKE CALL: Train drivers’ union plans a series of strikes.

Union calls for train strikes DESPITE the recent news that rail operator Renfe was anticipating a return to profit in 2016, the decision by SEMAF, the train drivers’ union, to call 24-hour strikes on September 4, 11, 14 and 15, will not be welcomed.

The strike concerns the lack of new drivers being brought into Renfe as the average age of a driver is now

over 54 and an overall shortage of suitable staff.

Apart from staffing levels, there is also the question of a new wage agreement which also appears to have stalled.

At least passengers will have sufficient warning of the proposed strikes and therefore be able to make alternative arrangements if they need to travel on the affected days.

GAP in Spain AMERICAN fashion brand GAP, also owners of Banana Republic, will offer shoppers the chance to purchase their range of clothes in El Corte Inglés Castellana store from September 3.

Google warned FOLLOWING complaints from various retail outlets about the way in which Google promotes selected retailers and its own business on its search engine, it has been warned by the EU that unless it changes its ways, it could receive a significant fine.

Peugeot in Madrid talks FRENCH car manufacturer Peugeot has started to negotiate a redundancy plan for its factory in Madrid.

The company wants to make two adjustments to the workforce, one in what is left of this year and the other next year.

PSA Peugeot produces the C4 Cactus in

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Madrid, and this production line will remain in place.

The company talked about ‘a deep modification’ in its factory in Madrid to ‘improve competitiveness’ and none of the current production in Madrid will be transferred elsewhere.

the firm revealed its merger talks with Irish bookmaker Paddy Power, Corcoran’s decision to reject CVC has undoubtedly paid off.

As well as sending Betfair shares to an all-time high, the tie-up with Paddy Power brings Corcoran’s gambling career full circle and puts him in charge of a betting giant.

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€48million grant probe A TRAINING centre in Mijas (Malaga) called The Centre for Leisure Industries received a grant from the Junta de Andalucía of €48 million, and has since remained empty. This has led Mijas Town Hall to come under investigation for presumed fraud, while at the same time a judge in Sevilla is investigating the diversion of funds granted by the Andalucía Government.

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COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Land Securities Group 1,252.00 -9.00 Legal & General Group 253.30 -1.50 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 76.25 -0.30 London Stock Exchange G. 2,582.00 -8.73 Marks & Spencer Group 514.50 -2.00 Meggitt 480.00 7.80 Merlin Entertainments 388.00 1.37 Mondi 1,512.50 14.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 166.50 0.40 National Grid 860.10 3.32 Next 7,990.00 15.00 Old Mutual 200.20 -0.47 Pearson 1,112.50 27.00 Persimmon 2,013.50 43.63 Prudential 1,475.00 0.50 Randgold Resources 4,356.50 33.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group 5,725.00 -26.54 Reed Elsevier 1,020.00 6.56 Rio Tinto 2,359.50 38.28 Rolls-Royce Group 735.00 13.00 Royal Bank of Scotland G. 336.80 0.08 Royal Dutch Shell 1,695.50 41.50 Royal Dutch Shell 1,705.00 41.37 Royal Mail 464.00 -4.29 RSA Insurance Group 498.00 1.39 SABMiller 3,054.00 36.00 Sage Group (The) 509.50 -2.63 Sainsbury (J) 238.75 -0.04 Schroders 2,838.00 -2.17 Severn Trent 2,077.00 -3.28 Shire 4,911.50 10.00 Sky 1,043.00 3.29 Smith & Nephew 1,145.00 28.65 Smiths Group 1,129.00 10.50 Sports Direct International 716.50 -0.69 SSE 1,471.00 10.56 St James's Place 915.50 -16.50 Standard Chartered 752.50 8.00 Standard Life 416.10 -2.82 Taylor Wimpey 198.50 4.20 Tesco 191.35 -0.10 Travis Perkins 2,036.50 3.68 TUI AG 1,156.00 -19.25 Unilever 2,785.00 10.00 United Utilities Group 855.00 0.66 Vodafone Group 223.85 -0.36 Weir Group 1,404.00 11.00 Whitbread 4,915.00 21.00 Wolseley 4,207.00 21.13 WPP Group 1,380.00 14.41

% CHG. -0.71 -0.59 -0.39 -0.35 -0.38 1.66 0.36 0.96 0.24 0.39 0.19 -0.24 2.44 2.12 0.04 0.84 -0.46 0.63 1.63 1.78 0.02 2.51 2.49 -0.92 0.27 1.19 -0.51 -0.02 -0.08 -0.16 0.20 0.32 2.53 0.95 -0.09 0.72 -1.77 1.06 -0.67 2.13 -0.05 0.18 -1.62 0.38 0.08 -0.16 0.79 0.44 0.51 1.08

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Euro makes gains on the back of stock market wobbles Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

IT has been a game of two halves for the Great British Pound (GBP) versus the Euro in August.

GBP started the month sitting nicely at 1.40 and on the back of positive UK inflation feedback GBP managed to squeeze higher to 1.43.

At the time, the thought process was that higher inflation would shorten the time-span to a UK interest rate rise. The Pound rallied and the Euro was pushed lower. In addition there was expectation that the US would look to raise interest rates this year and that this could be as soon as September. This allowed USD strength against the Euro and in turn helped the Pound to maintain good levels against the Euro.

Fast forward to the 26th August and the Pound was down 4 per cent from the highs of the month.

RALLY: Fallout in equities has supported the Euro in the latter half of August.

So what happened? The move is directly related to the bloodbath in Chinese equity markets which has in turn tripped into global equity and FX markets. The People’s Bank of China has

responded to the sharp sell-off in equities and the weaker growth feedback by cutting interest rates and weakening the value of the CNY. Whether this sell-off will stabilise or catalyse is a key

question. For FX markets the response has been to buy the Euro and the Japanese Yen on any fallout in equities and this has supported the Euro rally in the latter half of August. Feedback from Germany was positive with GDP rising and the IFO survey posting a good reading. In particular the Euro has rallied against the USD and this is due to a much lower chance that the Federal Reserve will move on interest rates in the near term given the fallout from China. The Euro has rallied a massive six cents against the USD in the latter half of August.

So what can we expect moving forward? Well, the situation in China is far from clear and all eyes will be on the People’s Bank and its ability to stabilise the markets. A further sell-off could help the Euro, whereas a recovery from the lows should see the Euro shed some of its gains.

Looking outside of the stock market turmoil and focusing on the central banks we are likely to see the US delay a rate hike until next year and similarly the UK may also delay their lift-off.

This should favour the Euro in the short term.

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Strike call threat to airports IN an effort to ensure that the increase in passenger numbers to and from Spain is 2015 continues into next year, the government has announced that it will be giving airports a number of incentives with the hope and expectation of opening new routes to increase passenger footfall even more.

However, it’s one step forward and one step back - just after the Malaga baggage handlers strike was called off - as three unions, CCCO, UGT and USO, have called for stoppages at Menzies Aviation Ibérica, which manages the check-in services at various airports.

Many of the low-cost airlines including some from UK are likely to be affected with the first strike due to take place on September 4 at Madrid Barajas.

If no agreement is reached, then the strikes will escalate and will include Alicante, Barcelona, Malaga and Mallorca.

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FANCY a career in acting but too hard to get into? Try going into business instead. It is much the same thing. In business, when dealing with clients, it is your alter ego that will do much of the work for you. In business for 25 years, I had little choice but to wing it. During that quarter of a century, I lived on my wits and I survived.

Business, like many other careers, is a broad forum. My forte appeared to be in selling. However, I was never a one-man-band. I was also a retailer, publisher, door-knocker and business doctor.

Common sense suggests that popular theatre artistes can’t always be full of sparkle. Like the rest of us they too have their bad hair days. An impending performance must be the last thing they need. The show must go on and so must selling when your income depends on it.

MUCH THE SAME: A career on stage or in business.

Every salesperson knows the feeling: exhausted, dispirited, it is late and you have one more appointment.

You know you’re going to be on ‘stage’ for at least two hours, maybe longer. If you are the kind of person who wears his heart on his sleeve then selling is not for you.

How often my shoulders sagged when, after knocking, I waited for the door to open. As the door opened my face lit up. Immediately filled with passion I warmly greeted my client. With boundless enthusiasm I learned all about his trade. To my credit I must say I did so with genuine interest. It was more important to me that he does well than I succeed. I think this came across and it paid dividends.

Although I had pitched the benefits of my service more times than Phantom of the Opera runs, I presented my service with evangelistic enthusiasm. This paid well, too.

My advice is, if you can sell, choose a product or service you genuinely believe in. If you don’t believe what your tongue says, then your client won’t either.

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Have the confidence to say: “Show me the money because I’m worth it” Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females A LOT of news has been whirling around recently about the gender pay gap, highlighting how women often receive salaries that are not equal to those of men doing the same job.

Female bosses work for free 100 minutes a day because they earn 22 per cent less than male managers, according to a new study from the UK. So if you tot this up, it adds up to 57 days of ‘free’ work a year.

Many reasons have been quoted as to why women are not getting their fair share, and these reasons include old-fashioned sexism and a general sense that a woman’s work is not as worthy as a man’s.

But sometimes a woman can be the instrument of her own downfall, too. For example,

GENDER PAY GAP: Female managers earn 22 per cent less than males.

research shows us that women in general are not as likely to put themselves forward for a promotion or ask for

a pay rise, for the simple reason that they’re more likely to work part-time, freelance or on flexible contracts,

which means asking for what they want often has to be balanced with job security.

Because a woman might have secured a job that allows her to attend to her family at the same time, she often feels that she is not entitled to rock the boat and ask for better pay or a promotion. This type of thinking does not help to secure a bright future for any female in the workplace.

It ultimately also has to do with confidence and a value of self-worth. For example, I have a professional friend who is frequently asked to speak at events. She often does so and when she is told there is no pay for speaking, just ‘exposure’, she still humbly agrees. But if the event is charging people to enter, the least they can do is pay a fee to their speakers for all the time and preparation needed to speak at the event. If you want other people to respect your time, remember you first have to respect it yourself.

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Urgent action is long overdue...

WHILE those in power pussyfoot around, ISIS is now well and truly dug in TERROR DEAL: Someone will have to buy their oil.

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT MORE than three years ago, when ISIS was on the march, it struck me that such was the speed and success of their early onslaughts, their troops and armaments had to be seriously stretched and spread out.

To me it was obvious that, at that point they were not only highly dangerous, but also at their most vulnerable. Subsequently I suggested that before they had time to organise and regroup they should immediately be hit with all the air power the allies could muster.

Well the pussy cats in power did precisely nothing. ISIS is now so ‘dug in’ it will take two things to shift them. One is a vast international ground force, armed with the very latest in technology and equipment (including limited nuclear) along with an unrelenting bombardment from the air. Alternatively, engage them in a round-the-table IRA style ‘negotiation’.

Which brings me to another piece I wrote at around the same time. In it I suggested we

withdraw all our forces from the Middle East and use them to strengthen our own borders. We then wait for the victors to emerge (not necessarily ISIS) and then open negotiations.

These people are not silly. Despite their Jihadist intentions they know that sooner or later they are going to have to deal with the West (someone has to buy their oil).

Meanwhile, to accommodate the large numbers fleeing the war zones, we build large holding camps across Europe.

These camps should offer fair accommodation, medical facilities and a department similar to a citizens’ advice bureau advising and issuing permits for refugees on how to work and reside legally in the countries allocated.

Without our interference there would be no excuse for terrorist attacks on our home soil and sooner or later, without more loss of allied lives, peace should finally prevail. Dream on, Leapy.

Loving the run-up to the Labour leadership election. Where in the world would you get an opposition infiltrating an opposition to vote for an opposition candidate, to ensure the opposition hopefully stays in opposition? Only in the UK, folks!

Keep the faith Love Leapy www.leapylee.co.uk

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OUR VIEW

I BELIEVE the European Union is in a state of disunion Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

MOST are familiar with Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes. Fooled by a couple of deceitful tailors, the emperor was tricked into believing their raiment so fine it appeared to be invisible.

The townsfolk fell for the hoax.

When their naked emperor appeared they dutifully applauded his new ‘robes’.

It is best not to smile. We are as trusting. People don’t want the truth because they don’t want their delusions destroyed. They are about to be anyway.

I believe the European Union is in a state of disunion. The unelected EU Commission President is Jean-Claude Juncker. You really do not want to see this imposter’s CV; turn away, close your eyes. The same goes for the unelected Commission Vice-President Jyrki Katainen.

Like the artful tailors, these two artful dodgers learned the secrets of alche-

JEAN-CLAUDE JUNCKER: You don’t want to see his CV.

my and turn anything into gold. Juncker has a track record as a tax swindler.

Forced to resign his 18-year-long tenure as Prime Minister of the Lilliputian State of Luxemburg he was pursued on fraud charges. He milked national economies by creating offshore tax benefits for over 200 multinational conglomerates.

His apparent accomplice, Jyrki Katainen, is Finland’s former Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. An accomplished chef he is likely to be best remembered for cooking the books.

After destroying Finland’s economy, he was driven out of town by the electorate. No problem, he was appointed EU Minister of Finance.

Their formula for a successful economy works like this: €1goes in and €15 comes out. The EU investment plan is to create from thin air an €8 billion guarantee which then becomes €21 billion in money. This is multiplied 15-fold. Good, we are all rich.

Don’t try this at home.

Mr Juncker never denied that compromises and deals worked out in EU meetings need be protected from public scrutiny, by lies if necessary. “When it becomes serious, you have to lie,” he said.

Is it self-interest or country?

WHAT is the reality for the future of our grandchildren and their children in a European ‘super state’?

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

FURTHER to the justifiable demand for expats to be given the vote on continued UK membership of the EU, we have heard from politicians of all persuasions, how advantageous it is for Britain and the British people to be a part of this great institution called the European Union.

This has been drummed into us since those far off days of the Common Market, when we were told by that treacherous upstart Edward Heath - hand on heart - that free and open trade was its only objective, and each nation would retain its sovereignty, make its own laws, and keep its national identity.

Then via the EEC, we arrived at the present state of play and the all-powerful European Union with its unelected commission devising thousands of new laws and directives governing the way we eat, sleep, breathe, and soon I suspect, think.

We all have our opinions about Europe and whilst there are people who will make a judgement based on sound logic and reason, I believe that the majority will make their decision based on the following criteria: 1) What the newspapers tell them.

EU: Devising thousands of new laws governing the way we eat, sleep and breathe.

2) The degree of comfort and prosperity that they are promised by our politicians.

And in the case of expats: 3) The lie that they will be cut adrift should Britain leave.

Cynical perhaps, but we have been seduced by aggressive advertising and tutored by successive governments over the years to such an extent, that we now live in an insular, selfish and self-centred society and any promises of an even better, more affluent lifestyle by the politicians, are often too tempting a

INBOUND: Desperate people.

Forced immigration is a problem for us all MEDIA worldwide have been inundated with heartbreaking stories concerni ng bot h i l l egal and econom i c i m m i gr ant s, over the last week in particular.

Wi t h t he pr obl em s i n Libya and Syria becoming more and more dramatic and the threat of further widespread violence, it is simply not reasonable to close your eyes and ignore the plight of these human beings.

People are dying in their droves as they desperately try to reach any EU country. They drown when their unseaworthy craft si nk, t hey suff ocat e packed i nt o t r ucks l i ke cat t l e by unscr upul ous mobsters, and who knows how many people simply disappear after they pay to be smuggled to safety.

Greece and Italy seem to be in the headlines at the moment, but every EU country is under pressure.

Spain has regular incursions into the enclave of Ceuta as few African countries have return agreements with Spain.

There is no easy answer, but the EU, which is quick enough to pass laws concerning the shape of carrots, must take urgent act i on t o put i nt o pl ace a plan to help these desperate people.

prospect to resist - even at the expense of hard-won freedoms.

But I believe we should be looking further than Now we personal self-interest here and take a large step back want to to gaze long and hard at the overall picture. hear your views.

Has democracy been enhanced since membership and, based on our experience of past perYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE formance, what is the reality for the future of - YOUR OPINION our grandchildren and their children in a Eurowww.euroweeklynews.com pean ‘super state’?

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11:30pm American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile A sticky return for the filthy franchise.

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UK Announces New Measures Against Offshore Tax Evasion The UK government is toughening its stance on offshore tax evasion, further strengthening the deterrents and penalties.

It has warned that criminal investigation and sanctions will play an increasingly prominent role in HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) response to such tax evasion.

In July HMRC published four consultations proposing tough new measures. These cover: • A new simpler criminal offence to make it easier to prosecute offshore evaders.

• Tougher financial penalties for offshore evaders, including the possibility of a penalty based on the value of the asset on which tax was evaded and wider public naming of offshore evaders.

• A new penalty regime for those who enable tax evasion.

• A new criminal offence for corporations that fail to take adequate steps to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion by their agents.

David Gauke, financial secretary to the Treasury, warned: “These proposals

By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks will ensure tax evasion is a high-risk activity that will result in serious consequences.” Over 90 countries across the world have signed up to automatically exchange information on taxpayers under the Common Reporting Standard.

When you add the new sanctions, “there is nowhere left to hide for offshore tax evaders”, he said.

One of the proposals is to introduce a strict liability offence for offshore tax evasion.

Currently, a taxpayer can only be found guilty of a criminal offence if HMRC can prove that their failure to declare income or gains was deliberate.

In future, if the proposal goes ahead, HMRC will no longer have to prove that it was deliberate. The failure to declare will be sufficient in itself.

The maximum penalty will be a six month prison sentence.

It will be an offence if a taxpayer does not notify HMRC that they are chargeable to income tax or capital gains tax in respect of offshore income, assets or activities, or if they fail to submit a tax return or include such income and gains on their return.

The proposal is for the offence to

apply to all offshore income and gains, and not just to underdeclared investment returns.

However, it will only apply where the amount of unpaid tax exceeds £5,000.

Previously, the strict liability offence was only going to apply to income and gains hidden in countries which have not signed up for Common Reporting Standard (CRS). It will now apply to all territories.

Although the consultation document says that there will be “effective safeguards” to make sure that those who make every effort to pay taxes correctly are not caught by the offence, tax practitioners are concerned that people who make genuine mistakes could be charged.

The consultation will run from 16th July to 8th October. HMRC wants to hear from individuals with

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offshore income and assets, tax practitioners, representative bodies and other interested parties.

No start date for new offence has been announced so far, though the consultation document does say it will not be retrospective.

This is the latest in the UK’s crackdown on offshore tax evasion.

Over recent years HMRC has netted over £2 billion from its efforts, and is aiming to increase this by £5 billion.

It has reminded taxpayers that the existing disclosure facilities will close at the end of this year, to be replaced by a new final tougher worldwide facility in advance of CRS data exchanges from 2017.

Wherever you live, you should always ensure that your tax planning is fully compliant with local tax law.

Cross border tax planning can get very complicated and it is important to seek professional advice.

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com.

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It’s as easy as ABC Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

ESPE’S at it again. Esperanza Aguirre, Partido Popular spokeswoman at Madrid City Hall suggested an unholy alliance with Ciudadanos and Antonio Miguel Carmona, the PSOE’s socialist spokesman.

They could then oust Madrid’s mayor Manuela Carmena from city hall, Aguirre suggested.

A former Cabinet minister and ex-president of the Madrid autonomous region, she hankered after notching up city hall, too, but lost May’s municipal elections.

She was defeated by Carmena who had the backing of, but does not belong to, groups close to Podemos and the PSOE. It wouldn’t require massive PSOE support and would only require Carmona to cooperate, Aguirre said.

What’s more, Cs defeated candidate in the municipal elections Begoña Villacis would make a “magnificent” mayor, she predicted.

Power play POLL after poll demonstrates that the Catalans are not entirely sold on the idea of independence and would prefer federalism or financial concessions from Madrid.

Instead Cataluña’s regional president Artur Mas forges ahead, pushed by the radical republican party ERC headed

by Oriol Junqueras because most of the enthusiasm for secession originates with politicians and not the people who put them in office.

Some like Tony Blair and George W Bush are megalomaniac messiahs; others like Mas and Junqueras are megalomaniacs. Full stop.

The truth is that Aguirre is a bad loser and is having an ABC moment: Anyone But Carmena.

Common sense argument THE government announced that a Fuerteventura grandmother who was jailed for refusing to demolish her only home would receive an amnesty. She refused because she lives there with her two children and three grandchildren and they have nowhere else to go.

“It’s common sense,” said Spain’s president, Mariano Rajoy. So why wasn’t a little common sense used in the first place?

Lessons to be learnt POLLS also show that Podemos has less support than before.

The party’s founder Pablo Iglesias has been trying to woo voters on the moderate left and will learn the hard way that when you attempt to please too many people you end up by satisfying no-one.

ESPERANZA AGUIRRE: Suggested an unholy alliance with Ciudadanos and Antonio Miguel Carmona of PSOE.

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Battery problems AS part of this 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.

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Do NOT park your big car in my disabled parking space!

PLEASE think about where you are going to park Mike Senker

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FLAT BATTERY: Better to charge it slowly.

FINDING out you have a flat battery as you turn the key in the ignition is one of the most inconvenient, yet common occurrence for drivers.

The life expectancy of your car battery is typically four to six years. Several factors determine how long your battery will last such as weather conditions, vehicle type and driving habits.

Why is my battery flat?

Make sure to check all the electrical connections and ensure that the battery is kept clean and dry. If corrosion has built up over time, baking soda in a water solution and an old toothbrush is ideal to clean the battery terminals, just make sure to remove the negative terminal first and when reconnecting, put the positive terminal on first.

Cold weather makes it more difficult for an already weakened battery to hold its charge. Storing your car in a garage during spells of cold weather will help make it easier to charge.

Charging your battery The type of charger you own is important in the safety of charging your vehicle’s battery.

It is safer and better for your battery to opt for the slow charging method. A fast charge increases the potential of overcharging your battery and can create permanent damage.

Replacement and recycling Your local garage or recycling centre will take your old car battery, usually for a small fee, as it is illegal to dispose of your car battery in the usual way with household waste due to its toxic nature.

If it is still in reasonable condition, it may be reconditioned for use or its components melted down for use in the future.

Keeping your car battery fully charged means your battery will have a longer lifespan and use energy more efficiency.

Remember, the first time your car doesn’t start straight away, it is a warning that you will need to replace your battery.

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Are dash-cams legal in Spain?

I have been driving a UK registered car but they are clamping down, so I have decided to buy a new Spanish car. I have 30 years of no claims discount on my insurance. In order to keep my premiums low, I am considering buying a dash cam but I wonder if it is worth the investment. The U n f o r t u n a t e l y, the short answer is no. Having the camera i s p e rf e c t l y l e g a l.

However, by the Spanish law of data protection, the camera images are not admissible in Spanish court proceedings because you have recorded som e o n e i n t h e p u b lic

cameras cost €200 and up versus a 10 per cent reduction offered by some insurance providers. Are the cameras legal in Spain and are they recognised by the Trafico police? Can you give some clarifying advice?

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

Images could be useful in the case of an accident to determine responsibility.

M.A. (Almeria) way without their perm is s ion. But w ait a minute. The images may well be useful when two autom obile ins ur anc e companies negotiate out of court to determine responsibility for an accident. They could be used to confirm eye-witness accounts, for example.

Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

EVERYONE who knows me will agree I have a great sense of humour and I’m pretty good with some witty one liners… but apart from that I am a serial complainer!

I can make Victor Meldrew look like a total amateur when it comes to having a moan, so when I was asked to write a few words about some of the things that really tick me off I jumped at the opportunity. I am going to start with the selfish, lazy, inconsiderate, ignorant, very healthy, youngish toerags that park in disabled bays and do not have a blue badge.

I am registered disabled and have to use a wheelchair to do any kind of shopping. The joke is if you say anything to these idiots, who only think of themselves and don’t realise how hard it is to get a wheelchair out of a car in a normal space, they all look at you like “so what?”.

The best is “I’m only going to be five minutes.” I have also had “I’ve got a bad leg.”

Ladies - having a baby is not a disability. Just

DISABLED BAYS: Don’t park there. don’t park there! Flash gits having a big Merc, BMW or large four wheel drive - this is also not a disability and just because the space is bigger and it might stop someone touching your car door - DON’T PARK THERE!.

In the street your car will be towed. In store car parks it’s just common sense. The reason the spaces are near the entrance is because disabled people need a bit of help. I hope that those of you that park there never ever have a real reason to do so, but until then please think before you park of the problems you are causing. By the way, if you still decide to park don’t be surprised if you find a very sticky note on your windscreen saying ‘BEING A SELFISH INCONSIDERATE IDIOT IS NOT A DISABILTY.’

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A tremendous response to a family medical emergency I HAVE had family over on holiday.

A friend of my granddaughter was taken ill on August 25 after 11pm and because of her condition I had to call for an ambulance.

The whole service from then was fantastic, within 10 minutes an ambulance arrived with three medical personnel. They stabilised the young girl and called for a second ambulance.

This arrived again within minutes; she was taken to Torrevieja Hospital.

There she was promptly seen by the hospital staff and she remained overnight for observation and then allowed home.

I would like to thank all the personnel including the 112 operator, the ambulance crew, as well as all at the hospital for the tremendous service.

BB, Torrevieja (Alicante)

Great concert LAST night, like many others, I went to a free concert at the Rosario Gardens in Casares to see Madeline Bell, and what an amazing night we had!

She is just an incredible singer – her beautiful clothes, her constant interaction with the audience and most of all the fabulous voice.

She is just full of life and gives out the ‘feel good’ factor. We all had a great evening. Her accompanying chap David on the keyboard was also great. She dedicated her evening to ‘all the people we have lost’ adding a tribute to Cilla.

In the break, her CDs on the Cudeca stall sold out in no time.

Don’t miss her when she comes round again!

Sandy Avis, Casares (Malaga)

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I QUITE agree with Colin Bird on a lack of politeness nowadays. How much effort could it be to return a nod in exchange for a door held open? And why, oh why, do so many Spaniards insist on shoving their way on to trains before people have finished exiting? It’s worse than the London Underground for rudeness at times.

Don Jameson, Torremolinos (Malaga)

have been for the last 20 years that I know of.

I was convinced when the animal charities got involved and it was printed in the Euro Weekly News on 13th September 2013 that something would at last be done for these two stressed and unhappy elephants.

A man brings them out on market days only so the tourists can take pictures and entice them to the circus just for money. So the elephants have to put up with being chained and caged for the rest of their lives.

Does no one care?

Trilby (By email)

Rescue needed Online woes I HAVE been trying to get two elephants retired from the circus to a wild life park of which Spain has quite a few, but was sad on market day, Wednesday, to see that the two elephants are still on the road and

who are drowning in the sea or dying in the back of lorries on Europe’s roads are not an army but victims of war crimes, and we are obliged to extend them a little human decency.

Michael McBurney, Alicante

AMAZON have been in the news recently about their treatment of their staff but I’m afraid it does not stop there.

I would like to warn the Englishspeaking Euro community ( who do not speak Spanish) in Spain of the

dangers of shopping at Amazon. es. I have spent many, many euros with Amazon in Spain but their latest treatment of me has put me off for life.

I purchased an electronic machine from them which came with instructions in Spanish and I can appreciate that fact, but when I asked if the instructions could be supplied in English, I was harangued by a very rude, unrefined vendor.

Since then Amazon have refused to take the item back and have washed their hands of the affair.

Please let this be a warning to anyone thinking of shopping at Amazon as there are plenty of better sites who know how to look after their customers.

J Malley, Duquesa Village (Malaga)

Page 3 lover I’M very much enjoying your Page Three features on Spain’s festivals.

I’m from Edinburgh originally and this time of year I almost get nostalgic for the Edinburgh Festival, even although I never much enjoyed it when I lived there.

But there’s such a rich tradition in Spain; you could see something different every weekend if you wanted.

Liz Durnan (By email)

Leapy’s right!

IT’S not often I agree with your Leapy Lee columnist, but last week he hit the nail on the head, although a few entirely innocent nails got a battering along the way.

Tony Blair should be in jail for the illegal war in Iraq alongside his chum Bush, and the brutality sweeping the Middle East is the direct result of their actions.

But as for the ‘hundreds of thousands of migrants assailing our borders’? A few thousand desperate people at most camped at Calais, many of them children, and those

MY immediate neighbours engaged a man to do some work on their roof.

Thinking that perhaps it was a necessary repair after a high wind last week I checked three of my five roofs, which were easily accessible, and found all were in good condition.

Two hours later, on completion of my neighbours’ job , the workman came to me and assured me that he had noticed that at least one of the roofs I had not been able to check was in need of urgent attention. He offered to go onto the roof, take photographs, and quote me a price for the repair. He brought a ladder, hauled his 100kg body onto one of the three checked roofs, and I then heard tiles being moved as he scrambled around.

When I climbed his ladder, I found that a number of the tiles on the three roofs I had previously checked as being in good condition had been pulled away and some had even been inverted. I ordered him to leave immediately and, using my own ladder, I found a total of 21 tiles had been disturbed on the three roofs and a further 10 on the other two unchecked roofs. Included in this count were six which were broken and must be replaced.

Beware, scams come in all shapes and sizes!

Haydn, Moraira (Alicante)

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in history 1189: Richard the Lionheart becomes king of England after the death of Henry II. 1479: Spain and Portugal reach an agreement after their four year war. Portugal accepts Spain’s claim to the Canary Islands while Spain agrees to allow Portugal a monopoly of trade.

1666: After blazing for two days, the Great Fire of London is finally put out.

1781: Spanish governor of California, Felipe de Neve, establishes the city of Los Angeles near the Native American village Yang-na. He names it El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles (the town of the Queen of the Angels).

1783: The American Revolution between Britain and the United States is formally ended after The Treaty of Paris is signed

by John Adams, Ben Franklin and John Jay. 1870: After being exiled from Paris, Les Miserables author Victor Hugo returns to the city after living on the Isle of Guernsey for nearly 20 years.

1910: Scientist Marie Curie makes a presentation at the Academies of Science in France in which she demonstrates the transformation of radium ore into metal.

1939: After Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland a few days earlier, Great Britain and France declare war on the country.

1940: One of the worst WWII bombing campaigns in the UK, The Blitz, is launched by the German Luftwaffe targeting the city of London.

1958: Police arrest Martin Luther King for loitering during a civil rights protest in Alabama. He is fined $14 for not obeying police.

1972: The Black September terrorists from the Palestinian Liberation Army kills 11 members of the Israeli Olympic team.

A few days later Israeli bomber jets target the group in Lebanon and Syria.

1975: US President Gerald Ford survives an assassination attempt when a woman pulls a gun on him in Sacramento, California. The politician was unharmed.

1991: The Soviet name of the city of Leningrad in Russia, named after Vladimir Lenin, the Soviet Union’s founder, reverts back to its original name of St Petersburg after the Union is dismantled.

1994: A dispute over part of the border between Russia and China is ended when the two countries sign a demarcation agreement, which also states that they will not aim nuclear weapons at each other.

Women’s wit

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“The road to success is always under construction” Lily Tomlin

World of English

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There are only four words in the English language that end in ‘dous’: hazardous, horrendous, stupendous and tremendous.

‘HOLD HER STEADY, MAN - THESE ARE FISH FINGERS COMING ABOARD!’

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TODAY

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

TOMORROW

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DENIA JAVEA

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CALPE CALPE ALTEA ALTEA BENIDORM BENIDORM

ALICANTE

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Unscramble the name of a former world heavyweight boxing champion: TINY SMOKE

Available September 8 Cast: Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Kathy Baker, Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn, Amanda Crew, Hugh Ross, Linda Boyd Director: Lee Toland Krieger

• When Noah was loading the Ark, where did he put the bees?

Unscramble the name of a professional football team currently playing in The Championship (two words): DO BY CENTURY

• In the Ark-hives.

Hexagram

The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells.

The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (FATHER) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

Adaline Bowman has been 29 years old for almost 80 years. The secret of her immortality pushes her to lead a solitary life, fearing she could be exposed if she gets close to someone else.

But when philanthropist Ellis Jones enters her life, she finds herself once again filled with passion. However, everything changes when someone threatens to uncover her secret, forcing Adaline to make the hardest decision of her life.

Beyonce Knowles, September 4, Pop Singer.

International fame hit her as a member of girl group Destiny’s Child. After the band broke up, she became a widely successful solo artist, winning 20 Grammy Awards for songs such as Single Ladies and Crazy in Love.

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Chris Leonard, September 3, Soul Singer, 20 Irish member of eight-piece boy band called Stereo Kicks. The group became famous through their participation on The X Factor UK in 2014.

He had previously performed in a boy band called Out of the Blue.

Rose McGowan, September 5, Actress, 42 She was born in Italy and is known for her role as Paige Matthews in the television show Charmed.

She also played Tatum in the horror film Scream.

She dated Marilyn Manson for three years.

Roger Waters, September 6, Musician, 72 Bass player, composer, vocalist and frontman of legendary English rock band Pink Floyd, known for songs including Shine On You Crazy Diamond.

He’s been married four times, last time to Laurie Durning in 2012.

Sam Craske, September 7, Dancer, 25 He won Britain’s Got Talent reality show competition in 2009 with his dance troupe Diversity, whose members were from Essex and east London. The street dancers defeated singer Susan Boyle in the show.

Martin Freeman, September 8, Actor, 44 The English actor played the lead role in Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and, most recently, played Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit movie franchise. He gained fame as Tim Canterbury on the UK series The Office.

Michael Buble, September 9, Jazz Singer, 40 The Canadian singer has sold more than 30 million records and was first put into the spotlight with 2005 album, It’s Time. He has also won several Grammy Awards.

10-Star Quiz

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The Age of Adaline

TIME

AMUSES

INTEND

BITTEN

LATHER

CAUSES

METERS

FATHER (10)

PRINTS

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REPEAT

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Sesame 2 Berate 3 Gyrate 4 Hobble 5 Strait 6 Abrupt 7 Icicle 8 Rabies 9 Heckle 10 Casket 11 Pariah 12 Kittle 13 Worker 14 Fletch 15 Teeter 16 Wander 17 Cutlet 18 Pastor 19 Detest

YOUR STARS LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Some legal matters need your attention. That's not really what you want at this time of the year. A decision has to be made and it needs a fine balance. Asking others may just confuse matters, so only seek expert advice. At the end of the day, you will know what is both best and acceptable.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) A last-minute invitation turns out to be just the ticket in more ways than one. An invitation to join a holiday may be proffered. This is unusual, certainly, but keep an open mind.

Your company is clearly well appreciated so why not make that a point of pride? Let's face it, who is best equipped to blow your trumpet?

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Someone you mistrust offers to add to your celebrations. Why not call a truce? We both know that little long term will come out of it, but who cares? Sometimes, it is better to share one good moment with someone than none at all.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) As you are very much in the limelight, it comes as no great surprise that admiration comes your way. What may surprise you, however, is the direction it comes from. Who would have thought that such a situation would arise? Strange things happen sometimes. Treat life with humour and kindness and you will not go far wrong.

VIRGO

(August 24 - September 23)

Your outgoing attitude is spot on. Some may say you are a little crazy, the way you go for things. Each person has their own way and yours can be quite unique but that certainly does not make it wrong. People who make the world around us that little bit more colourful are gems. Let's hope that you will be more fully appreciated in this exciting week.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) There is a wonderful enthusiasm about you at the moment. Seeing the reaction of others to you, it occurs that you should have taken this attitude before. Therefore, make a resolution to put more energy into everything that you do. The rewards are both social and financial. There is no great progress in love this week but patience is a virtue.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Something new which you started in recent weeks becomes more than a passing interest. Although it may be surprising to you, it is owing to a predictable situation. In opening your mind, you also seem to have opened your heart. Many people do that at this time of the year and so you are not alone. Trusting is sometimes difficult but it must happen sometime.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Being totally inspired this week, you could be tempted to let enthusiasm run away with you. It is a lovely feeling, like being a child again. Be

TIME FOR A COFFEE BREAK 1. Characters from which American sitcom that ran from 1993 to 2004, were often seen drinking coffee in Café Nervosa?

2. First performed in 1735, which German composer wrote Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht (Be still, stop chattering), better known as the Coffee Cantata?

3. In which decade did the first Starbucks coffee shop open in Seattle, Washington?

4. Said to be named after a brotherhood of monks, what Italian name is given to white coffee, made with hot espresso and frothy milk that has been heated with pressurised steam?

5. ‘The American handed Leamas another cup of coffee and said: Why don't you go back and sleep? We can ring you if he shows up’ are the opening lines of which 1963 cold war spy novel by John le Carré?

6. The main flavour ingredients of which dark liqueur originally made in the Caribbean are coffee beans, Jamaican rum, vanilla and sugar?

7. What is the name of the alkaloid compound that is found especially in tea and coffee plants and is a stimulant of the central nervous system?

8. Which girl group reached number one in the UK singles charts in October 2000 with Black Coffee?

9. Which Italian dessert consists of layers of sponge cake soaked with coffee and brandy or liqueur layered with mascarpone cheese and topped with grated chocolate?

10. Which plant has large blue flowers, is grown under cover as a garden vegetable and its taproot is dried and roasted and used as a coffee substitute?

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sure to have fun, but do keep as much money in your pocket as possible. With many demands at the moment, restrict your exuberance on finances.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There will be a certain amount of discussion regarding holiday plans.

You know what you want but how do you persuade others? It's quite easy really. All you have to do is to get someone else to suggest a certain place.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You are so sharp that there is a danger you will cut yourself!

Seriously, though, try not to appear pompous over a certain matter. You may be right and you may be clever, but smarty pants are rarely popular.

Some of that sharpness gets things going for you in the love department.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) With everyone busy round you, the chance may be taken to show what you are capable of. Instead of watching someone make a pig's ear of a work project, offer to help. It's important, though, to let them think any bright ideas were theirs.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) A business partnership takes on a romantic tinge this week. It is possible that the other party sees this as more significant than you. To avoid problems later it would be best to let them do all the running.

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

TARGET: Average: 19 Good: 25 Very good: 36 Excellent: 44

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION abet baht bait bane bang bare barn bate bath bean bear beat bent berg beta beth bier bing bite brae brag bran brat brig brit garb gibe grab herb bairn barge bathe began begat begin being berth bhang bight binge birth biter brain brant brent brine bring giber habit rehab tribe banger banter baring barite bather bating bertha breath bright graben henbit bathing bearing beating benight berating berthing brighten rebating BREATHING

SOUND OF THE WEEK Album: Stuff like that there Artist: Yo La Tengo New Jersey indie rock band Yo La Tengo’s album features a myriad of covers by legendary bands including The Cure, The Lovin’ Spoonful, Darlen McCrea, The Parliaments, Sun Ra, and Hank Williams. The band has also revisited some of their most popular older songs.

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CRYPTIC

Quick

Cryptic

Across: 1 Castaway, 4 Dine, 7 Amiss, 9 Reads, 11 Tools, 12 Teams, 13 Soccer, 15 Trysts, 19 Class, 21 Rears, 23 Sweat, 24 Slant, 25 Sack, 26 Sentence.

Across 1 Reds die, but revolutionary lived (7) 5 Mangy hound Edward healed (5) 8 Did really well in a dishonest way (5) 9 Commence the French alarm (7) 10 Meat for a famous essayist (4) 11 Regales again and withdraws (8) 13 Oriental brass made into weapons (6) 15 Gossip about a rat net (6) 18 Cheese chopped by spare man (8) 19 Actors in shed (4) 22 Proper tea laid out for bishop (7) 23 Dance or nap for Pinafore (5) 24 Something great in molecular genetics (5) 25 Late returning from feud revolutionaries caused (7) Down 1 The surest learner affected the answers (7) 2 Bad weather in which a pastor must go out (5) 3 Reduced fare when tide turns (4) 4 He invested in a Norfolk town’s crockery (6) 5 Head furniture maker? (8)

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Down: 1 Clashes, 2 Shift, 3 Arrest, 5 Ethos, 6 Halt, 8 Slope, 10 Slaps, 14 Chaps, 16 Roars, 17 Sceptre, 18 Writhe, 19 Casks, 20 Stem, 22 Stain.

QUICK Across: Across 1 In the direction of (7)

6 Take back religious education pamphlet (7) 7 Democratic about ship clothes (5) 12 Hand over eagle Ted let loose (8) 14 Rare rib creates obstacle (7) 16 English can, in French street, find staff (7)

Code Breaker

17 Stare at keyring for summerhouse (6) 18 Student eye’s opening (5) 20 Bill gets free bitter (5) 21 Depression concealed by Brenda Lee (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 9 represents B and 24 represents C, so fill in B every time the figure 9 appears and C every time the figure 24 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.

5 Maintain or assert (5) 8 Have sovereign power (5) 9 Buccaneers (7) 10 Highest in excellence or achievement (7) 11 Concur with (5) 12 Rigidly accurate (6) 14 Messy (6) 17 Large bird of prey (5) 19 Sad (7) 22 Requests formally or publicly (7) 23 Not tight (5) 24 Connections (5) 25 Hang freely (7)

Down 1 Revolves (5) 2 Speak softly (7) 3 Scope (5) 4 Light evening meal (6) 5 Sure, confident (7) 6 Theatrical performer (5) 7 Something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained (7) 12 Unique or specific to a person or thing or category (7) 13 Brings into existence (7) 15 Make better (7) 16 Customers of a hotel or restaurant etc (6) 18 Assumption that is taken for granted (5) 20 Assists (5) 21 Give in, as to influence or pressure (5)

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

1 Ceased, 4 Labels, 9 Grant, 10 Trade, 11 Cheap, 12 Carries, 13 Secret, 15 Access, 19 Stretch, 21 Metre, 23 Reads, 24 Least, 25 Punish, 26 Recess.

Down: 1 Choices, 2 Argue, 3 Example, 5 After, 6 Examine, 7 Sheds, 8 Stuck, 14 Certain, 16 Compare, 17 Species, 18 Whale, 19 Scrap, 20 Tasks, 22 Title.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Autopista, 7 Traer, 8 Sidra, 9 Sail, 10 Jefe, 13 Naipe, 14 Casar, 16 Nervously.

Down: 1 Ant, 2 Tradicion, 3 Pera, 4 Sash, 5 Addresses, 6 Flame, 9 Sandy, 11 Deer, 12 Ocio, 15 Rey.

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 Streets (6) 3 Pregunta (4) 7 Oreja (3) 9 Italiano (7) 10 Olives (fruit) (9) 13 Fuera (de edificio, objeto, indicando posición) (7) 14 Azada (3) 15 Fácil (sencillo) (4) 16 Barbas (6)

Down 1 Masticar (4) 2 Building (house, office etc) (8) 4 Espinacas (7) 5 Cantar (4) 6 Stool (seat) (8) 8 Recipes (7) 11 Hueso (4) 12 Camas (muebles) (4)

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witnessed by a few people and a local reporter but there were no photos or documents of it so Gustav’s amazing achievement was quietly ignored.

8. Christopher Columbus was the first European to discover North America In fact, the Vikings were the first lead by Leif Erickson who made the crossing from Scandinavia to Newfoundland at least 500 years before Columbus. Other evidence suggests that the Ancient Phoenicians could have even discovered the land before that between 1550 and 300 BCE. 9. The first transatlantic flight was made by Charles Lindbergh British pilots John Alcock and Arthur Brown made the trip eight years earlier flying from Newfoundland to Ireland in 1919 and Lindbergh was actually the 85th pilot to make the crossing. His main claim to fame is that he was the first to do so solo.

10. The Americans lost the Vietnam War This does not mean that the US won the war either, just that they did not lose in the traditional sense.

The US military withdrew after seven years from the country known as the Republic of South Vietnam after signing the Paris of Treaty Peace Accord in 1973. The war was effectively lost two years later when Communist North Vietnamese reneged on the deal and over-run the country.

Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules?

The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms.

No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice.

No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

TARGET: Average: 21 Good: 27 Very good: 39 Excellent: 48

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

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Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9.

There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

laid to rest, 70 per cent of Americans believe it is a fact. Some think that either the CIA or Mafia were responsible for the President’s, murder but all evidence suggests that Lee Harvey Oswald had the motive and the opportunity to carry out the crime alone.

5. The theory of evolution was first invented by Charles Darwin The modern theory was also suggested by French naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and English scientist Alfred Wallace. Wallace actually presented the same theory of evolution to the Linnean Society in 1858 at the same time as Charles, but Origin of the Species success gave the credit to Darwin.

6. The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell Bell was actually first to get the invention patented at the patent office rather than the first to come up with the idea itself. Elisha Grey, who had quite a few communications patents already, was believed to have been pipped to the post, literally by just a few hours.

7. The first actual pilots of a plane were the Wright Brothers Actually, due to a lack of foresight regarding PR and publicity in those days, the first actual pilot German immigrant Gustav Whitehead missed out on the credit. His first flights in a monoplane in 1901 were

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Move from the start word (WILD) to the end word (SAGE) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.

WILD WIND WINE WANE (SINE) WAGE (SANE) SAGE

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1. Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb.

The first to experiment with electric light was Humphrey Davy in 1802 but the filament did not last long. Englishman Frederick de Moleyns patented a better but more expensive version and a few years before Edison’s light bulb, British physicist James Swan came up with a version that was even installed in a few London pubs. Sadly, his great achievement was ignored and Edison got the credit.

2. The New Deal by Roosevelt ended the Depression Some economists now believe that instead of ending the great Depression, it may have prolonged it, due to increasing the rate of corporate tax to such an extent that businesses no longer continued hiring people. The Second World War and the 1946 reduction in tax rates is now considered to be the reason for the post-war boom period in the US. 3. Humans use just 10 per cent of their brain If only 10 per cent of our brain was used, this particular organ would not be a particularly useful one. The truth is that we use 100 per cent of our brain, it is just that we use different parts of it at different times, such as keeping the heart pumping or interpreting messages from the sense organs.

4. The assassination of JFK was a conspiracy While this conspiracy theory will probably never be

Answers: Too clever by half, Curl up with a good book.

When Eliza Moss’s father disappears suddenly, she enlists the help of elite private detective agency Private Sydney.

Leading the team is Craig Gisto who promises Eliza that they will definitely find him.

Her father Eric Moss is CEO of a renowned research company so the agency assumes that locating him will be relatively straightforward.

Yet it proves to be a lot more difficult than anticipated and it seems as though it’s not just the man that has disappeared but all traces of his life.

To add to complications, others are searching him for him too, and not everyone has his welfare in mind.

In the midst of all this, a baby is stolen launching another frantic search, there is a brutal killer on the loose, who is hot on the heels of the missing person, and time is rapidly running out.

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What a drachma! Gripping drama in Greece enters its final act LOOKS as if the new bail-out could be derailed before it has even begun Nora Johnson

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NEWS that Greece’s PM, Alexis Tsipras, called snap elections in a bid to return to power is only the latest step in a drama more like a Carry On Up the Acropolis-type farce than a Shakespearean tragedy.

Let’s leave aside the question of whether the euro was flawed from the start, or whether Greece should have been allowed to join (all agreed on that answer, right?), and consider what’s happened since the crisis erupted.

The Greeks (individually and governmentally) ended up in this mess by stubbornly, for years, living beyond their means, supported by the

ALEXIS TSIPRAS: Promised the earth, moon and stars.

EU élite who, for political reasons, continued bankrolling them until (as usual) the bubble burst. The Greek electorate seemingly thought the overspending could continue ad in-

finitum. A view not shared by their creditors, given there’s no prospect of Greece ever eliminating their increasing debt (unless perhaps a huge gold mine’s discovered, and frantic

fracking begins, under the Acropolis).

Tsipras promised them the earth, Marxist moon and stars (generous pensions, low levels of VAT, high levels of tax avoidance) and they bought it. At the time of writing (but, hey, this is Greece. Anything’s still possible!), he’s turned the poker game into a round of Russian roulette by calling a referendum on the bailout proposals.

Interestingly, the British electorate faced a similar choice in May, but decided to stick with the party that had taken them out of fiscal bondage.

The Greeks had a similar choice (their then government slowly turning things round), but they chose the easier path of false promises putting the lunatics in charge of the asylum.

Now all must suffer for their reckless choice.

And Mr Tsipras, how can he lose?

Unconstrained by past policies he advocated to oppose austerity and achieve debt write-downs, he’s still purring in front of the foreign cameras and striding the corridors of power like a Colossus, adored in Athens like a latter-day Achilles for taking on the Titans of Europe.

So, what’s the betting Greece defaults yet again if Tsipras wins a new majority and we go through the whole we-want-EU-money-but-without-any-austerity process again - a saga increasingly like Groundhog Day or DFS summer sales? Looks as if this new bail-out could be derailed before it’s even begun.

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An evening of entertainment MUKU is performing at Kathmandu Indian restaurant in Moraira at 7.30pm on Sunday September 13 and he has agreed he will donate 20 per cent of the takings towards the MacMillan/MABS Cancer Support day which is to take place on Friday September 18 at 2.30pm at 4 Calle Gijon.

Please ring Sue/Pat Donovan on 689 502 549 or email patandsue63@hotmail.com to confirm choices of menu and numbers.

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Ladies luncheon club of Moraira for expats MEMBERSHIP is not restricted to ladies and non-members are always welcome THE LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB of Moraira meets on the first Thursday of the month from September to June mainly at Restaurante Los Leones, Solpark, Moraira and has speakers or demonstrators on topical interests. We organise coach trips in November and January to other areas of Spain. Twice a year, gentlemen are invited to join us - if they so wish - in September and February when we have a special St Valentine’s date, in the Jalon Valley when usually the almond blossom is at its best.

The club was formed in 1986 by a small group of English-speaking expatriate ladies as a support group when there were very few ‘home comforts’ available and when

LUNCH CLUB: Meets on the first Thursday of the month.

Moraira was a very small village. Over the years the Club has grown to nearly 100 in number with a number of resident and part-resident ladies,

aged mainly from their 50s to 90s. The club has grown due to the efforts of my predecessor, Pamela Kershaw, who amongst all her other interests

worked tirelessly for the club.

Membership is not restricted to ladies living in Moraira and non-members and guests are always welcome.

We hold a monthly raffle that helps to raise funds for local charities. We have ‘adopted’ one of the smaller EMAUS homes and work with the local Teulada-Moraira Lions to provide support by way of food and clothes in this time of great economic pressure. We will also be organising a Christmas lunch with live music where Father Christmas may pay us a visit.

For further information, please contact Yvonne Keir on 965 744 426 or yvonne.rem brandt3@googlemail.com.

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Jazz night in Moraira AUDITORI DE TEULADA MORAIRA present The Bourbon Street Stompers.

To u t e d a s o n e o f th e h o tte s t y o u n g New Orleans bands in Europe bookings are now open at the Espai La Senieta the-

Calpe U3A starts back THE U3A is back into full swing in September, with nearly all-31 activities that are currently on offer commencing once again after the summer break. The monthly meeting will be held on Monday September 17, at 10am at the SH Ifach, followed by the usual drink and cake.

Further information will be provided for those joining the upcoming day trips to Elche and Madrid for the three day Christmas market.

A comprehensive list of forthcoming activities can be viewed on the regularly updated website www.u3acalpe.org.

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Nine acts confirmed for charity event EVENING in aid of Natalie and her family

By Buster Smith AFTER SUFFERING a number of seizures in February 2015, 31-year-old Natalie Cash was diagnosed with a low grade glioma on the left frontal lobe. Over the next six weeks the seizures became more frequent so she was given another MIR scan which showed that the tumour had turned aggressive to a grade four (one of the highest grades) and needed to be removed. This was done at the beginning of April this year. They managed to remove about 90 per cent of the tumour.

Since her operation she has gone through six weeks of intense radiotherapy and chemotherapy, which she has had to have every day. Although she cannot have more radiotherapy she is still undergoing chemotherapy for the next six months.

Natalie and her husband Jimmy have two young boys, nineyear-old Jon James and seven-year old-Stephen. They are struggling financially since Natalie can no longer work, while Jimmy has gone part time to take her to hospital every day and help look

after the children.

While the remainder of the tumour is treatable it is not curable due to the location of it in the brain. Natalie remains very positive as a naturally bubbly person. Although she has her down days, she still looks forward to enjoying good times with her boys while she is going through her treatment.

The charity event is in aid of Natalie and her family and will be held on Thursday September 10 at the Why Not. There are nine different acts confirmed so far: Angela, Jo lynn as Bette Middler, Jolene, Lizzy G, Joanne Crowle, John-Paul (Olly Murs), Troy, Alisha (Kelly Clarkson) Stuart Farrell as Elvis.

There will also be a raffle and a sponsored head shaving. Lorraine, the owner of Why Not will be shaving her hair off.

For more information please contact Lorraine on 603 210 677.

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GAY PRIDE: A seven-day event culminating in a fabulous colourful parade.

Celebrating the 5th Gay Pride RESORT has seen a total transformation in recent years

By Buster Smith THE FLAMBOYANT Costa Blanca resort will celebrate the 5th Annual Gay Pride week this September.

The lesbian, gay, transsexual and bisexual association of Benidorm (ALGTB) in association with the town hall have confirmed the dates for Pride weekend as Friday September 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13, with a series of great events starting on Monday September 7.

A seven-day event showcases the biggest community led gay event of the year culminating in a fabulous, colourful parade which will run directly along the famous Playa Levante beach on Saturday September 12 from 5pm, ending at the main stage in the purpose built Auditorio Julio Iglesias arena.

Partygoers will enjoy a traditional camp Tea Dance with a line up of international DJs and will be entertained by the very finest local talent and guest artists.

Benidorm Pride is a free party week reminiscent of the good old days when people made their own fun in their own way. Enjoying a long gay friendly history dating back to the early 1970’s the Gay Village offers over 25 fun and lively bars to choose from to party the night away.

The gay friendly resort has seen a total transformation in recent years becoming a cool and trendy resort providing the perfect Mediterranean backdrop for one of the newest non-commercial pride events in Europe.

For more information visit the Benidorm Pride website www.benidormpride.com

Autumn concert to be held in the Rose Garden THE SPECTACULAR Mediterranean gardens of Jardin De L’Albarada in Pedreguer play host to the ‘Yearning of Autumn’ concert this forthcoming Sunday September 20. The classical music ensemble comprises of Pablo Marin, playing clarinet, Pilar Marin, playing violin and Miquel Perez, playing guitar.

Created in 1990 they are reminiscent of the ancient Valencian gardens of the Renais-

sance period that had heavy influence from the Arab culture.

Boasting over 700 species of native flora and fauna including an extensive collection of roses and palms, orchards and wild gardens, the great richness in botanical biodiversity that thrives in this climate provides a truly magnificent backdrop.

As with the Renaissance gardens of the past, architectural features have a great importance in L’Albarda and visitors

will feel they have been transported back to ancient times as they wander the walkways and pergolas and take in the areas of outstanding natural beauty as the air fills with the sound of classical music.

The concert on Sunday September 20 starts at 11am.

Tickets are 12€ per person and can be booked by emailing fund em@fundem.org or alternatively can be purchased directly at the entrance on the day.

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For women who wish to get connected FEAST, network, dance - enjoy!

By Buster Smith WOMEN are coming from all parts of the Costa Blanca for the Second Annual Venus Celebrations.

The celebrations are hosted by the Costa Blanca Women Network (www.cb women.com) and take place under the sign of Virgo on September 10 in the salon in the back of Bar Mediterraneo, Teulada.

This annual event was created for women who wish to “get connected” in order to increase their social, personal and business relationships.

The Venus Celebrations begin at 6pm, the fee is €25 and women should register on the www.venuscelebrations.com website by September 8. Registration is free.

There are three levels of interaction, all geared at increasing relationship building.

Level One is THE FEAST, where participants are encouraged to eat, drink and enjoy while engaging with other revellers. The feast includes wine, water, bread, salad, starter, main course, dessert, coffee and aperitif - all fresh and cooked to perfection.

Level Two is the POWER NETWORKING SESSION, where participants are paired up and allowed to connect and share for a total of 10 minutes, before the alarm goes off and they are asked to move to another partner. Each participant is given an “Ice Breaker” sheet of paper full of useful and insightful questions aimed at stimulating conversation.

Level Three is THE DANCE, whereby participants are allowed to let the spirit of Venus move through them by dancing up

VENUS CELEBRATIONS: Get connected. a storm. For the second year, the Costa Blanca’s most powerful and entertaining singer - Gill Henry - will be leading this segment.

Bar Mediterraneo, Restaurant and Hostal, Avenida del Mediterraneo 36, Teulada in the Salon at the back.

The €25 price includes dinner, wine, water, dessert, coffee, networking event, dancing, music with live singer and a raffle ticket to win a fabulous prize!

Free underground parking - look for door to the left of the bar patio.

For more information, ring 648 156 066

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They do have a high sensory ability which is often mistaken for a kind of sixth sense.

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So please do not attribute dogs with human emotions. Try, instead, to understand their simple canine minds, which are untroubled by so many of our emotions.

Taking care of exotic pets THE more unusual of animals kept as pets are known as nondomestics or exotics. Examples include snakes, terrapins, lizards, scorpions and frogs.

The RSPCA have concerns about the welfare of these animals when kept as pets, due to how difficult it can be to meet their needs. Exotic pet species, as wild animals in captivity, have the same needs as they do in the wild, linked to a specialist environment, diet or behaviour. It can be challenging to look after them properly.

The RSPCA are opposed to the trade in wild-caught animals. Some exotic species, such as primates, should never be kept as pets as they have complex needs that can’t be met in a home environment.

We would urge anyone considering an exotic pet to find

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What it eats and how much.

What environment the animal needs. Many exotics require a carefully-controlled environment, or they may become sick and even die. The environment must allow for natural behaviour like burrowing, climbing or basking.

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Should the animal be kept alone or with others?

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Stay warm and cosy this winter with Chimeneas Calp HEATING systems are available from some of the world’s best brands

By Eleanor Hawkins CHIMENEAS CALP, the specialist fireplace, barbecue and air conditioning company, owned and operated by Pepe, offers clients an extensive range of heating systems from some of the world’s best brands, including Spain’s most well-known quality brand, Eco-Forrest.

The company based in Calpe has just opened its new premises in Benissa, Eco Pellet, located in Avenida Pais Valencia at the entrance to Benissa, and it is looking forward to a busy winter ahead.

The company provides a complete service, from sales and installation to servicing and maintenance of their heating systems, as well as sales of wood-burning pellets.

THE LOCAL EXPERT: Pepe outside his Calpe premises.

Operational for over 30 years, they have in that time built an excellent reputation for themselves as the local experts and the leading specialist company servicing the entire region

from Alicante to Valencia.

The fireplaces on offer encompass everything from modern to rustic styles and are available in many different types of construction and fin-

ishes, in order to meet clients’ own particular tastes and fit in with the style of their homes. They have regular promotions both on pellets and fireplaces, including special offers in September when they have excellent discounts available on last year’s models.

Chimeneas Calp and Eco Pellet Benissa also sell wood pellets at highly competitive prices, which are being used more frequently these days in the modern fireplace systems due to their convenience, ease of storage and economy.

“There is nothing quite like enjoying sitting in front of a wood-burning fireplace during the cold winter months, and once installed a woodburning fireplace system can be far

more economical than using gas,” says Pepe.

Visit the Chimeneas Calp or Benissa showroom where there is an extensive range of fireplace models on display. They can also arrange for a home visit after which they will happily provide a free, no-obligation quote.

Chimeneas Calp and Eco Pellet Benissa are open from 10am-1pm and from 5pm-8pm Monday to Saturday.

Contact Pepe at Chimeneas Calp 965 830 957 - 666 825 565 chimeneascalp@outlook.com

HOMES & GARDENS Dick Handscombe

Gardening Corner

By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

AFTER another hot, largely dry, summer more and more home-owners are turning to Xeriscaping, the art of designing and constructing gardens that require the minimum of moisture other than the occasional rainfall and the dampening effects of low clouds, sea and river mists, and dew.

It can be done. Just look at the banks alongside the motorways, the verges of country roads, the sides of mountains and mountain-tops. In your garden you will need to: A. Replicate the soil structures of such places.

B. Plant trees, shrubs and

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A Xeriscape garden MINIMUM moisture required plants that seem to survive and even thrive under such conditions. See the plant lists in the book ‘HOW TO USE LESS WATER IN YOUR GARDEN’ which is most easily obtained via Amazon Books.

C. Plant roots so that they are under rocks where moisture is the last to dry out.

D. Create semi-shaded positions or areas that are only in full sun for part of the day, E. Contour the garden so that any rain is channelled to where required and not lost into nonplanted areas or to neighbouring properties.

F. Take out the thirstiest plants in the garden.

G. Create interest in the garden by the use of rocks, coloured chippings or sands, in-

terestingly surfaced paths and terraces, ornaments and pots.

H. Install a natural pool that fills with rainwater, © Dick Handscombe

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Expats choose Neater Heaters MODERN state-of-the-art convector heaters match any for economy and efficiency IN the last few years Neater Heaters have become the first choice of many expats living in Spain when deciding how to beat the winter blues.

Behind our stylish Scandinavian designs are a modern state-of-theart convector heater that can match any on the market for economy and efficiency, and beats all the serious competition hands down on price.

The real secret of these heaters is the computer-age technology in the form of extruded aluminium in the construction of the heating element.

This material and the design create a huge surface area for heat transfer, which means more air can be heated for less cost.

Neater Heaters are not only efficient, effective, and economical, but as you would expect from a

STYLISH DESIGN: There is a model to suit everyone.

Scandinavian product, they are extremely stylish and practical.

There is a model that will suit

anyone, whether it is the standard Adax Heater, the stylish Beha Heater, or the trendy Neo with

digital controls and a choice of colours.

If you are limited for wall space then available for purchase are factory designed feet to enable the heater to be freestanding.

We are now pleased to announce that we have the facility to accept all major credit cards.

With our new online or phone facilities for credit card payments, bank transfer and Paypal, now purchasing these fantastic heaters couldn’t be easier.

Alternately Neater Heater has a growing network of agents offering local sales and support from Denia in the North, down to Torrevieja / Murcia and from Almeria to the Costa del Sol in the South.

Here you can view our heaters and make purchases as well.

Choosing your requirements in the summertime also means that

NEATER HEATER DISTRIBUTORS: COSTA BLANCA NORTH MORAIRA: S&W, The Tool Bar Tel. 965 745 805 JAVEA: Connect 2 Spain, Javea Port Tel. 966 460 133 CALPE: K & M’s Electro Domesticos Tel 965 874 838 CALPE: Imprint, Avda Gabriel Miró Tel. 965 874 451 ALTEA: Leo's Superstore.

Tel. 965 844 848 Heaters also available for purchase at our online shop with free home delivery.

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you have the full range to choose from, rather than suffering disappointment later in the year when the heaters are selling faster than the replacement orders are able to arrive.

Neater Heaters can be viewed and purchased in your area as above.

Belgians love Spain - it’s official!

BELGIAN NEWSPAPER La Libre Belgique (Free Belgium) has published an article stating that every day no less than nine Spanish properties are sold to Belgians.

Their information is based on reports of property transactions recorded by Spanish notaries.

Foreigners purchased 13 per cent of all properties sold in Spain in 2014 and Belgium came a creditable fourth in the list after Germany, France and number one Britain. Russia can be spotted at a rather lowly sixth position.

For many years the distinctive bright red number plates of Belgian registered cars could be seen all over Spain, but at the end of 2010 and in line with EU requirements, the letters and numbers changed to a much deeper red on white.

With the steady commitment of those from Belgium to the Spanish property market, the number of their cars on the roads can only continue to increase.

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Hotels on a high as July figures released 39.8 MILLION overnight stays in one month

By Steve Walsh FIGURES just released by the Spanish national statistics in st i t u t e ( I NE ) h av e confirmed that July was a great month for the hotels of Spain, with a recorded 39.8 million overnight stays in one month.

This r e p r e se n t s a n in crease of 5.9 per cent yearon-year, according to the IN E d a t a p u b l i sh e d th is week. T h e d a t a a l so revealed that the increase is primarily due to the 7 per cent boost of Spanish residents using hotels this year, while t h e n u m b e r o f overnight stays by foreign visitors rose by 5.3 per cent.

Furthermore, they state that hotels invoiced an average of â‚Ź87.8 per occupied

HIGH RISE: GROHE W Hotel in Barcelona.

room, which was nearly 8 p e r c e n t h ig h e r th an t he same period in 2014. The

figures also showed that the la rge s t group of touris ts booking in were British.

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Watch out for housing scams CON MAN damages perfectly intact roofs

By Community Reporter A REPORT concerning a roofing scam has been received from Benitachell which unfortunately falls into the same category as improper checking of gas connections and cheap asphalt.

It appears that a person, thought to be of German origin and driving a Mercedes car, called on a couple in Valle de Portet advising that he was in the area working on roofs and had spotted that they had some loose tiles.

It was agreed that he should return with a ladder and undertake what should have been simple repairs.

But in the event it appears that the man actually damaged the perfectly intact roof and then tried to charge an exorbitant sum for his so-called work.

The angry couple were alert enough to refuse to pay and sent him on his way, but are now left facing a bill to repair the damage that he caused.

It is clearly very important that great care is taken when approached by people who claim to be working in the area and offering to assist with a previous unknown problem. Always ask for a quote and if an offer seems too good to be true, then it probably is!

BEWARE!: Don’t get caught by unscrupulous cowboys.

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IN GOOD ORDER: Make sure property and paperwork are up-to-date.

Good news for home-owners in Spain this year PROPERTY market continues to outdo sales in 2014 John Graham The property expert

IT’S g o o d n e ws fo r h o me -o w n ers throughout Spain this year as the real estate market continues to outdo property sales made in 2014.

According to the latest data by the General Council of Notaries, the sale of homes in Spain jumped by 19.4 per cent in J u n e 2 0 1 5 , c o mp are d to th e s ame month the previous year, reaching a total of 37,641 sales transactions.

The June 2015 data marks the fourth consecutive month of increases in home sales transactions, following those of March (+12.3 per cent), April (+1.9) and May (+8.5).

Apartment sales increased by 20.8 per cent, driven by transactions on secondhand apartments, which rose by 25.2 per cent , wh i l e t h e t r an s ac tio n s o n n ew apartments increased by 2.2 per cent. In add i t i o n , sa l e s o f in d iv id u al family home s i n c r e a se d b y 1 4 . 5 p e r ce n t in June, compared with June 2014.

The latest data, according to the no-

taries, shows an overall stabilisation of the Spanish real estate market, and mortgage loans for home purchases also increased in June, by 31.8 per cent, with 16,002 loans authorised.

So what should home-owners do, who want to sell their property and take advantage of the surge in property sales?

The answer is make sure your home is brought up-to-date and all your paperwork is in order.

To increase your chances of selling your home, make sure you hire a surveyor and have a surveyor’s report made on your property, to present to prospective buyers.

This home report greatly increases your chances of selling your property as it g iv es buye rs c onfide nc e tha t your property has been professionally checked over, has no problems and therefore no risk for the buyer.

If you are looking to sell, contact me for more information on the home report or if you’re looking to buy, contact me for properties available.

John Graham Fellow of The Architecture & Surveying Institute Email: Gk.ipad@me.com

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Rekindling youth NEW pension rules announced by Chancellor George Osborne are giving people a taste of the exotic when it comes to their cars.

Given greater freedom to access their pension pots, many pensioners are rekindling their lost youth and splashing out on luxury vehicles. While many are being purely hedonistic, others are viewing the windfall as an opportunity to enhance their retirement by amassing assets which will mature at a faster rate than simply leaving the money in a pension fund.

Roll on Frankfurt MUCH like the rest of us, car manufacturers like to take things a little easier during the summer but as we approach autumn, things start to pick up. With the Motor Show bandwagon set to roll in Frankfurt next month, the leading brands are all busy putting the finishing touches to their new products. We already know that Jaguar Land Rover will use the German show as the launchpad for its much-anticipated new crossover, the Jaguar F-P… can’t wait!

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I’m sorry, but having an Aston Martin DB9 on the drive and not driving it is a bit like having Keira Knightley in your bed and sleeping on the couch. If you’ve got even half a scrotum it’s not going to happen.”

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Ford to produce Mustang in a right-hand version MAKERS realise they have been losing potential lucrative sales FIRST produced in 1964, the Ford Mustang has been an icon of the American automotive industry but whatever the version, it has always been produced with left-hand drive.

A film star in its own right with Steve McQueen in Bullitt, James Bond in Diamonds are Forever and the cast-listed Eleanor driven by Nicholas Cage in Gone in 60 Seconds, the Mustang has been the envy of

many a would-be ‘boy racer’ around the world.

After all of these years, the makers have realised that they have been losing potential lucrative sales by ignoring the 61 countries that drive on the left. It has to be admitted that the bulk of these are small ex-British colonies but the list does include Australia, Hong Kong, India,

Ireland, Japan, Singapore and the UK, all of which could become additional markets for Ford.

The first right-hand drive Mustangs have come off the production line in Michigan and been shipped to the UK where so many sales have been made, that some customers will have to wait until 2016 to get behind the steering wheel.

With both a fastback and convertible version and with choices of engine size ranging from 2.3 litres to five litres in both manual and automatic, there is a wide range to choose from.

LATEST 2015 MUSTANG: With a choice of engine size ranging from 2.3 litres to 5 litres.

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Renault launches an estate version of the Talisman Photo Credit HECKMAN/Prodigious

THIS new large estate car delivers the same technological features as the saloon

By John Smith HAVING released details of the Talisman saloon back in July, Renault unveiled the estate version on August 26.

This new large estate car delivers the same technological features as the saloon but with extra load-carrying ability.

Renault’s new station wagon will also offer the same range of engines as the saloon with petrol and diesel versions in both manual and automatic transmission. Some of the latest innovations in equipment are available with the car and for those who need to open the rear tailgate when carrying a heavy load, this is powered and you simply need to wave your foot under the rear bumper.

Like most modern cars, there is

RENAULT TALISMAN ESTATE: Like most modern cars, there is such a wide range of options. such a wide range of options, that those who are interested in the car, should visit their local Renault dealer

or review the complete specifications on the Renault website.

With sales of over one million D

section (estate and saloon cars) automobiles in Europe each year, Renault believes that this new Talisman es-

tate will quickly become a leader in the section when it becomes generally available in the first half of 2016.

UK grant period extended for electric and hybrid vehicles IN a move to ensure that the UK is considered a leader in ultra-low emission technology, the British Government has extended the right to receive a £5,000 (€7,000) grant by a further three months.

This grant which was ex-

pected to be terminated in November when it was calculated that a target of 50,000 buyers of all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles would be reached has now been extended until February of next year, Transport Minister An-

drew Jones said: “The UK is now the fastest growing market for electric vehicles in Europe. We will continue to invest to help make this technology affordable to everyone and to secure the UK’s position as a global leader.”

Car-makers sued in US for keyless ignitions ‘danger’ A NUMBER of the world’s largest car manufacturers are being sued in the US over claims that they had not shared information concerning potential dangers from vehicles which have keyless ignitions Keyless ignitions let drivers start their vehicles by pushing a button on electronic fobs, rather than inserting traditional keys.

According to the suit, presented in the US District Court in Los Angeles, the toxic gas - carbon monoxide - could be emitted if dri-

vers leave their vehicles running, particularly in garages, when they take their keys with them, under the mistaken belief that the engines will automatically shut off.

Complainants allege that there have been 13 deaths caused by this and are looking for the judge to require that the car-makers concerned should install a fail-safe which would automatically turn off unattended engines. In addition, they are looking to receive damages.

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Costa Cobras RFC continue their training on the beach CLUB is looking to go forward and develop and is looking for sponsors THE club will be training on Guardamar beach on Monday and Wednesday at 8pm and have had a number of new junior players join in training and become members of the club, from U10’s to U16’s, so a good result for the club.

Anybody who wants to go along and take part is more than welcome.

The club now has its CIF number and is part of the Valencian Rugby Federation, so they can continue to go forward and develop as a club and is starting to look for sponsors for playing gear etc.

The club is continuing to look for a more permanent base to train and play on as well as hold tournaments there, so if anybody knows of any town halls in the area of Guardamar to Cuidad Quesada or around the area, that want to have a rugby club based there, please contact us on 692 767 242.

All ages, gender and nationalities are welcome, from beginners to experienced players, the more the merrier, as they are based on the true traditional ethics of the sport. So pop along and

RUGBY CLUB: Is looking for a permanent base to train and play as well as to hold tournaments. join the newest rugby club on the Costa Blanca. Also team bonding after training in the nearest bar for a drink and chat, just how rugby should be. Train-

ing still takes place on Monday and Wednesday from 8pm until 9.30pm at Guardamar beach in front of the restaurants.

For more information about the club contact, Dutch on 692 767 242 to find more out about the club and rugby in the area.

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Costa Blanca Climbing IF you fancy tackling some of the best rock faces in Spain, ATNE’s experienced rock climbing instructors can help you organise a week of sunny sport climbing on the perfect limestone of the Costa Blanca.

Their trips cover single and multi-pitch sport routes, safe belaying, descending from sport routes and high quality routes.

What is typically included is a guide and climbing instruction, bed and breakfast, airport transfers and all transport during the week and climbing equipment hire.

You will need to have a full valid Passport and EHIC, personal accident and travel insurance, money for packed lunches and evening meals and flights.

For information and full details visit: www.atne.co.uk/costablanca-climbing

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Benitachell Bowls Club Montgo at LOFTUS competition started in memory of early members THE Loftus competition was started in memory of Beryl and Terry Loftus who were early members of the club and whose family have donated the trophy.

The competition is open to BBC members who have been bowling for less than two years.

The competition is huge fun and this year there will be harmony in the Bouttell household with Angela and Dave Bouttell both winning a cup - however Angela was the overall winner!!! The picture shows the whole squad of up and coming newbies, with Angela and Dave centre stage.

Have you thought about learning to play Lawn Bowls?

Why not try their structured, purposeful Beginners Course at the Benitachell Bowls Club, or a FREE half-hour Bowling Session with the Instructors.

TROPHY TIME: The competition is huge fun for relative newcomers to bowling.

Coaching ethos at Benitachell is one of encouragement and constructive advice, and is carried out by well qualified

and experienced personnel with the theme of friendliness and encouragement, with a certificate presented on completion.

For information contact Terry Setford (Club Instructor) on 965 740 066 or online at www.benitachellbowlsclub.com

Oliva Nova MONTGO Golf Society played a stableford competition at Oliva Nova on Friday, August 28.

The match was played in still very summery conditions with the temperature just over 30 degrees.

The course continues to play pretty well considering the extreme temperatures this summer has brought and the ground staff seem to have control of the weed grass that had invaded parts of the course T h e w i n n e r o n t h e d a y, having his first good round for some time was Founder Member, Richard Morris, who scored 39 points from his 18.3 handicap.

Second and third places were decided on handicap with Brian Redfearn (12.3) in second and Russ Peters (12.7) third, both of them scoring 37 points.

The nearest the pins were won by Colin Foster for the second shot on the fifth and new member, Peter Kneebone, taking the honours on the 16th. Coveted Montgo balls for two’s were won by Shaun O’Gorman and Neil Carter.

The Society’s next game is at Oliva Nova on Friday September 11, for a Pairs Better Ball stableford competition, with a first tee at 8:56am.

The Solheim Cup September AND golfing history could be made as the pressure is on both teams to win Getting in the swing with Campbell Lamont

By Tony Myles AS clearly demonstrated by the increasing number of ladies who frequent Campbell’s shops the evidence is clear that they are moving more to the fore in the world of golf.

Therefore the forthcoming Solheim Cup will be drawing a significant amount of interest from all quarters. And, just like the Ryder Cup, it pitches a European team against a US team. Each team member having qualified through

SPANISH SUPPORT: Azahara Munoz and Carlotta Ciganda. winning points on various competitions during the past year or by being selected by the team captain.

This year the European team is truly international with Norway, Sweden, France, England, Scotland, Germany and Spain being

represented.

There are some names amongst them who will already be recognisable such as Charley Hull and Melissa Reid from England, Anna Nordquist from Sweden and Catriona Matthew from Scotland. Each

of these excellent golfers have competed at the EuroNations Cup when it was held at La Sella in the Costa Blanca.

There are also two ladies who will be generating a lot of support from Spain, as the team includes Azahara Munoz from Malaga and Carlotta Ciganda from Pamplona.

The pressure is ON! This year there is even more pressure on both teams for quite different reasons.

Two years ago the European team defeated the US on American soil and two years previously they had won in Europe. So the hope is that they can defend their title and wrap up a third record-breaking win.

Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the argument, the US team will be desperate to ensure that this doesn’t happen. Adding to their own disappointment, the recent re-

sults for the US Ryder Cup teams have been dismal, to say the least, and especially the humiliating defeat referred to as the Miracle at Medinah in 2012. The US typically do not take defeat very well and there will be very strong support for the Solheim Ladies despite the fact that the location is Germany.

Like the Ryder Cup the format involves pairs coming head-tohead in the first two days and then the full team in a one-to-one Grand Finale on the third day.

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kia (Saturday) • The summer transfer window has closed - details next week.

ATHLETICS - Olympian Brendan Foster has described Mo Farah as Britain’s “greatest ever sportsman” after the 32year-old became the first runner ever to win the official long distance triple-double.

Farah won the World 5,000m and 10,000m titles in Beijing a ‘double’ feat he also achieved at the London 2012 Olympics and 2013 Worlds.

Farah now has five World Championship golds, two Olympic golds and five European golds and is unbeaten on outdoor tracks in major races since finishing second in the 10,000m at the 2011 World Championships. New IAAF President Sir Seb Coe said: “Wow, he’s something special” and even the Queen admitted “Wasn’t he terrific.”

Also in China, Usain Bolt completed the 100m and 200m double and helped Jamaica win the 4x100m relay gold medal.

GB’s Shara Proctor gained silver in the women’s long jump while the GB ladies (4th) set a new national record of 42.10 seconds in the 4x100m relay.

Greg Rutherford (long jump) and Jessica Ennis-Hill (Heptathlon) were GB’s other gold medallists.

CRICKET - Last Saturday, 24,762 fans saw Lancashire beat Northants by 13 runs in the T20 Blast final at Edgbaston.

Tomorrow England play Australia in an ODI at Lords and on Saturday, Yorkshire meet Gloucestershire in the Royal London Cup final at Leeds.

RUGBY - Leeds Rhinos smashed hapless Hull KR by a record 50 points to nil in last weekend’s Super Challenge Cup final Wembley, Tom Briscoe scored five tries. And in friendly ‘Union’ internationals, Scotland beat Italy 48-7 while Wales edged Ireland 1610. And England have included ‘League convert’ Sam Burgess in their WC squad but there’s no room for Danny Cipriani.

MOTOGP - ‘Doctor,’ Valentino Rossi (Yamaha/ Movistar) won last Sunday’s ‘wet and rainy’ British MotoGP, his 86th victory overall). Fellow

DID YOU KNOW? Gareth Barry, ex-Aston Villa, Manchester City and now Everton, has received more yellow cards in the PL than any other player (105). And Newcastle have had a record 15 players sent off since 2010 (West Ham 10).

MO FARAH: Celebrates double win.

Italians Danilo Petrucci and Andrea Dovizioso were second and third. Rossi, chasing his 10th World title, leads the rider’s championship by 12 points from Spain’s Jorge Lorenzo.

CYCLING - Britain’s Chris Froome avoided a huge crash which caused four riders, including Ireland’s Dan Martin, to abandon the Vuelta a España during stage eight in Murcia.

Sadly, Belgian Kris Boeckman was in an induced coma after

suffering concussion and facial fractures in the accident.

Froome was eighth at the start of the week, one minute 11 seconds behind the leader and still has hopes of winning this gruelling race which ends on September 13.

ROUND-UP - Jordan Spieth has been replaced by former leader Rory McIlroy as the world’s number one golfer...

The Italian F1 Grand Prix takes place at Monza this weekend.

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VALENTINO ROSSI: Won last Sunday’s British MotoGP, his 86th victory overall and is now chasing his 10th World title.

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José and United beaten!

THIS weekend sees the 2016 European Championship qualifiers 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.

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FOOTBALL - José Mourinho’s 100th home PL game in charge of Chelsea ended in a 2-1 defeat by Crystal Palace. This was also his 200th match as manager of the Blues, and only the second time Chelsea had lost at home in the PL under his control. For Palace it was only their second ever League win at Stamford Bridge, and boss Alan Pardew is the only manager ‘in the world’ to ‘win three games’ against Mourinho.

Both teams had a player sent off as West Ham beat Liverpool 3-0 their first victory at Anfield since 1963. Unbeaten leaders Manchester City defeated Watford 2-0 to regis-

ter a record 10th win in a row; WBA won 1-0 at nine-man Stoke; Arsenal pipped 10-man Newcastle by the same score - their eighth successive win over the Magpies Southampton beat 10-man Norwich 3-0 and Swansea came back from a goal down to beat Manchester United 2-1. The matches between Aston Villa-Sunderland, BournemouthLeicester and Spurs-Everton ended in draws.

At the start of this week, Brighton, 3-2 winners at Ipswich, sat on top of the Championship; Walsall and Leyton Orient led Leagues 1 and 2 and Celtic were in the new SPL leaders. Both

Barcelona (1-0 v Malaga) and Real Madrid (50) v Betis, won their home La Liga games.

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