Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca South 1 - 7 October 2015 Issue 1578

ISSUE NO. 1578

1 - 7 October 2015

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Torrevieja Mayor pledges turn around

INE defends its report that Torrevieja is Spain’s poorest city per capita The Director of the National Statistics Institute (INE) has respon d e d t o c o m p l ain ts from Torrevieja about the city being named the poorest in Spain, with the lowest per capita income in towns of over 20,000 inhabitants.

Mayor Jose Manuel

Dolon sent an official letter to the INE questioning how their data came to the conclusion that Torrevieja was the poorest.

He claimed that the INE had not quantified the city’s total housing within the income study.

The INE defended the data a nd me thodology us e d and said the study results were valid.

It clarified that the data re la te d to 2012 a nd the number of inhabited homes was specified at around 43,000, a figure provided by

Torrevieja Town Hall itself, which was analysed along with data provided by the Tax Agency.

Accepting the findings, Mayor Dolon said the municipal government was embarrassed by the situation Turn to Page 6

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Commitment to language model THE Valencian Government has announced its commitment to promote a model of learning four languages: Castellano, Valenciano and two foreign languages.

The announcement was made to promote the European Day of Languages and the project aims to ‘symbolise that Valencia is a Mediterranean region that houses a sea of languages.’

A city united ALICANTE has become united for the first time in 50 years after a 200-metre link was opened to traffic connecting the neighbourhoods of San Blas, Alipark and Princesa Mercedes, separated by the railway for half a century.

Residents welcomed the work and said they will continue to fight for improvements in the area.

False thefts FOURTEEN people have been arrested in the last three months in Alicante for reporting false thefts in order to collect the insurance.

The National Police said

most of those detained are Spanish. They were arrested after police questioned whether a crime had taken place. They would stage a theft before reporting that items had been taken.

Motorcyclist dies A MOTORCYCLIST was killed in an accident in Alicante.

The accident happened on Avenida Villayosa on the road to the quarry, in the early hours of the morning when the 19 year-old motorcyclist hit a kerb and crashed into two trees. He later died in hospital.

TOP 10: Ambassador and Consul meeting with local mayors to encourage further cooperation.

Spanish mayors meet British Ambassador SIMON MANLEY in meeting with mayors of towns with large British communities

By Gemma Quinn BRITISH Ambassador, Simon Manley, has met with 10 local mayors to encourage further cooperation between the Embassy and town halls.

Joined by British Consul, Sarah-Jane Morris, the meeting took place in Alicante with mayors from the top 10 towns in terms of the number of British

residents and was a follow up to a previous meeting held in February this year.

A key aspect put on the table is the need for more cooperation from the Embassy, with Torrevieja Mayor, José Manuel Dolon, saying that “residents must be encouraged to learn the Spanish language, which can thereby help prevent complicated situations that

occur daily.”

Other mayors highlighted the importance of improving the integration of these groups in the municipal network and the need to resolve situations that have occurred after the bursting of the property bubble with many residents left with the feeling of being ‘trapped’ without necessary services and infrastructure.

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Alcala Cave Village every Sunday 27€ inc lunch & wine

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FEATURED NEWS

Catalonia elections fuel uncertainty in Spain SEPARATISTS say they now have a mandate to declare independence

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Staff complaints Over summer THE UGT union has questioned the management of Torrevieja Hospital relating to covering staff holidays in the summer. They criticised the lack of doctors, particularly in the emergency departments and paediatrics.

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Practice session REDOVAN has created a burger big enough for 4,000 servings. The burger was a warm up as the town prepares to try to create the world’s largest hamburger.

School swap Building plan SANTA POLA is to cede land in Gran Alacant which was planned to build a College of Social Initiative (CIS). The land is instead intended to build a much needed primary school.

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New Spanish saint Junípo Serra canonised

RALLY: Pro-independence supporters march through the streets of Barcelona.

By John Smith WHAT was supposed to be a simple election for the local parliament in Catalonia appeared in reality to be a massive test for the Spanish government.

With a population of 5.5 million voters, the election held on September 27 could have far-reaching effects on Spain itself.

The pro-independence parties have won 72 seats out of 135 and although they only received 1.9 million votes out of the four million cast, they consider that this gives them a mandate to declare independence from Spain.

The central government has said that it intends to fight any declaration of in-

1.9 million is the number of votes won by the pro-independence parties out of four million votes cast. This still gave them a majority of 72 seats out of 135 available.

dependence through the courts and the EU has indicated that Catalonia would not be granted immediate membership, would have to leave the Eurozone and would have to apply for membership of Schengen.

The pro-independence response is that within 18 months, Catalonia will be ready to declare independence and have the entire necessary infrastructure in place.

It does seem a pipe-dream but the Spanish elections have to be held by the end of 2015 and it is a brave government that completely ignores so many votes which could easily be lost if it becomes too belligerent.

POPE Francis conducted the first ever canonisation on US soil in Washington on September 23. He made Junípo Serra, a controversial Spanish missionary, a saint which brought protests as he was accused of persecuting Native Americans.

Quote of the Week EU exit my priority, not UKIP’ Nigel Farage at UKIP party conference in Doncaster

Observatory work is to resume WORK is to commence on Alicante’s Observatory. The project must be completed by the end of the year to ensure the city does not lose a European grant of €800,000, which covers 80 per cent of the total cost.

The Department of Environment said it hopes to have it completed by December 14, some four years after work began in Via Park.

In December 2014 the former local government decided

to terminate the contract with the original buildings after they changed the price, but after the elections and with the threat of the loss of the grant from the European Union, the tripartite issued a new tender for the

work with seven companies bidding, including the original construction company.

Now the completion of the project has been awarded to Sarco who have around 10 weeks to finish it. It is then

hoped the Observatory will open its doors in the first half of 2016. It will include a complex of a thousand square metres with an auditorium to seat 200 people, a library, archive, exhibition and educational area.

CREVILLENTE’S mayor, Cesar Augusto Asencio has announced he is rejecting his salary of €47,768 making substantial savings to the municipal coffers.

Two awards Design studio AN Elche design studio has won two awards in a competition organised by the Official College of Architects of the Valencian Community (COACV).

Spate of thefts More surveillance BUSINESS owners near Alicante’s cemetery have reported a spate of thefts.

They are calling for increased police surveillance and provisions to combat insecurity of owners.

Hospital leaks Partial closure A LEAK in Alicante’s General Hospital required the closure of part of the intensive care unit and the transfer of seven patients.

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Alicante to host the start of the Volvo Ocean Race VALENCIA warns sustainability must be ensured by change in funding

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RACE RETURNS: Alicante to host launch of 2017 Volvo Ocean Race after previously hosting the 2014 start.

By Gemma Quinn IT has been confirmed that Alicante will again host the start of the Volvo Ocean Race in 2017.

However, Josep Miquel Moya, Director General of Sports of Valencia, warned that there will have to be a change in funding for the Alicante port to remain as the starting point of the race.

Moya said the agreement has been signed but that a long meeting had been held with the Volvo Ocean Race team and stressed that they will have to assess whether the agreement with the organisation expands and see “how far the work comes and the contributions of the Government for 2017.”

He added: “We will stand by any event that adds to the econ-

omy of the Valencian Region but the starting point must be sustainable and self-sufficient performances economically.”

He stressed the need to “work to facilitate the arrival of sponsorships through the Patronage Act or through the declaration of public interest which enables tax exemptions to be included in the budgets. We have to get to work so that pub-

lic funding is the minimum possible.”

The comments come after it was revealed that the promoter of the Volvo Ocean Race was threatening to sue the Generalitat over debts relating to the deal of hosting the 2014 race launch. The Generalitat was left to pay €2.23 million, with race organisers saying there had been a default on payments.

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Cultural centre open again to the public SAFETY improvements have been carried out

BACK OPEN: Authorisation has been granted to reopen cultural centre.

By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJA has reopened the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre after being closed last month when shortcomings were reported in the building.

Following four technical inspections made in recent weeks and the amendment of deficiencies detected to ensure the safety of the public, it has been reopened.

The main area where issues were detected was

the absence of a plan of protection and emergency exits as a fence had been blocking the emergency exit door that led on to Calle Ramon Gallud.

More fire extinguishers have been installed as well as signs instructing visitors what to do in the event of an emergency and where to go.

With these works carried out, Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon reported he was happy that the cultural centre met the necessary safety requirements and could resume business.

Babies now catered for NEWS that will be welcomed by all new mothers is Torrevieja’s announcement of the opening of two nursing rooms in the city for breastfeeding.

Councillor for Commerce, Manuela Osuna, said the project had become a reality thanks to the collaboration of Torrevieja Hospital and the IMED clinic who “accepted the proposal and provided these businesses with the necessary infrastructure for it to be carried out.”

The rooms available to mothers for breastfeeding and caring for their babies are now situated in the Lillibyt

and Peke Baby Centre store.

The councillor highlighted the importance of their inclusion to “avoid the inconvenience of not having an adequate place to breastfeed,

change a nappy or give a baby a bottle.”

It is hoped the scheme will be rolled out to other commercial units on the industrial estate in the near future.

Ban on summertime construction ELCHE is to modify the Ordinance of Building Construction in the municipality with the aim of limiting building work during the summer months in Arenales del Sol and La Marina to avoid disturbing holidaymakers.

This amendment was passed by the local government and comes following complaints reported this summer as a result of work in Arenales del Sol in preparing the ground for a new complex.

The Councillor for Town Planning said the goal was to reduce inconvenience and continue “to promote tourism on our coast and prevent anything that causes discomfort.”

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Mayor committed to providing solutions STATISTICS questioned in INE report

FIGHTBACK: Residential tourist building has generated millions and millions in profits, said the mayor.

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“but to hide it is useless and we are committed to providing solutions.”

Dolon said residential tourist building “has generated millions and millions of

euros in profits” but with Torrevieja now the poorest place according to the statistics, he asked “Where is the money now?

Twenty-seven years of government of the PP and its policies of waste and corruption have brought us nothing but poverty

and lavishly squandered resources.”

Former Mayor Eduardo Dolon (PP) also criticised the INE report saying incomes of foreign residents who reside in Torrevieja for only part of the year were not counted.

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Torrevieja’s turtles begin to hatch FIRST new arrivals at oceanografic centre

NEWBORNS: Hatchlings are being monitored in Valencia.

By Gemma Quinn THE first loggerhead turtles, whose eggs were found on La Mata beach in July, have hatched.

The first new arrival, born at the oceanografic centre in Valencia where the eggs were being observed and protected, has been named Chelo.

More of the eggs are still being monitored day and night by volunteers at Playa Punta II where a large tent has been erected for them.

The birth of the Torrevieja turtles came just days after another batch was released into the sea off the Carabassi beach in Elche after more than a year of being kept, fed and moni-

tored at the oceanografic centre to ensure their greatest chance of survival. Some of the turtles were fitted with lightweight tracking devices that will naturally fall off in several months’ time. One has shown that one of the turtles released from Carabassi beach is already more than 80 kilometres from the coast.

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Orihuela cleanup in busy, neglected area BAGS of rubbish removed from Monte San Miguel

CLEANUP: Environmental area sees nearly two dozen bags of rubbish collected.

By Gemma Quinn A MAJOR cleanup is underway in Monte San Miguel.

Mayor of Orihuela, Emilio Bascuñana, ordered the environmental action in the area of Monte San Miguel, which was chosen to target the pileup of rubbish and waste.

As a result, nearly two-

dozen bags of rubbish were filled, containing glass bottles, plastic bags, paper and non-biodegradable materials.

“We have been trying to clean this emblematic area of Orihuela which is the busiest, but also the most neglected,” said Mayor Bascuñana, who also stressed that this initiative “is a symbol of the spirit

that drives this team, we want to do things for Orihuela.”

As a result, the mayor called for the collaboration of people who frequent the area to help keep it clean and litter free. He also opened up the possibility of expanding this action to volunteers and “anyone who wants to work to improve our environment.”

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Five arrested for alleged burglary MINORS detained after being seen running on roof

DISPLAY: Police demonstration showing how suspects can be apprehended.

By Gemma Quinn ORIHUELA Local Police, through agents assigned to GESC (Public Safety Panel) arrested five minors for an alleged burglary. The arrests were made as part of an operation conducted jointly with the National Police.

The detainees were spotted running on the roof of a building by a local resident, who alerted the police. The officers arrived, intercepted them and

proceeded with the subsequent arrests.

GESC agents also proceeded with the arrest of another individual for alleged drug trafficking.

Officers approached a group of people, and one threw a bag into a river. An agent jumped into the river, at the top of Puente Nuevo, to retrieve the package which was found to contain hashish.

The arrests follow a display by the GESC in Redovan showing how canine units are used to detect drugs and in the apprehension of suspects.

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Residents attend council meeting CITIZENS invited to address and ask questions on policy

By Gemma Quinn IN what is being considered by many as a ‘milestone’ in Elche’s political scene, the town hall welcomed the first set of citizens invited to attend a council meeting.

The four men and one woman had the opportunity to address the municipal corporation in the latter part of the meeting to ask questions. The first was Miguel Leon Lopez, who, after thanking the council for the gesture, asked what was being done to combat youth unemployment.

The Councillor for Employment, Héctor Díez, replied that 30 per cent of jobs in the employment programme will be aimed at the young. Also, more employment workshops are being offered in the Municipal School of Hospitality.

Other items discussed were the banning of animal attractions in the city, the situation of the Central Market and the risk to palm trees from the palm weevil.

The residents also proposed that the town hall go beyond the mechanisms of citizen participation and create more public forums.

Roca group marks two years of combating countryside crimes TODAY (Thursday) marks the second anniversary of the launch of ‘Roca’, a Guardia Civil group of officers that specialises in the prevention and prosecution of crimes in the Spanish countryside.

Since its inception, it has been reported that thefts in rural areas of the Murcia Region have considerably fallen.

In the first three months of its launch from October to December 2013, thefts fell 5 per cent and in the first eight months of this

year, they dropped 20 per cent.

There are 97 Roca teams distributed throughout Spain, with nearly 400 Guardia Civil agents dedi-

cated almost exclusively to combatting crimes in the countryside and on farms where machinery, livestock and crops are particularly targeted.

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Grapes destroyed MORE hail storms in the Murcia Region this week have destroyed 20,000 tonnes of grape crops in Jumilla, Yecla and Abarán.

Wall fears THE PSOE has denounced the poor state of the wall in the public park in calle Algarrobo in Los Dolses, saying the wall is beginning to shift and is in danger of falling down.

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Plans to enhance cruise tourism PP wants Cartagena to be the starting point for cruises

CARTAGENA CRUISES: Tourism boost and improved economy.

By Gemma Quinn THE Popular Party (PP) has asked Murcia Regional Government to support plans for Cartagena to become a start and end port for cruises.

The PP believes this would bring a tourism boost to the area and improve the local

economy with cruisers making more overnight stays in the city rather than just visiting for a few hours.

PP spokesman in the Regional Assembly, Victor Manuel Martinez, said: “Cartagena has a huge potential as a tourist city,� with cruises potentially opening up the city to more in-

ternational tourists.

Meanwhile, the Murcia Region has been named the third community less visited by Spanish tourists. Trips made by residents of Madrid to Murcia accounted for just 2.2 per cent of the total, with Andalucia being the most popular destination.

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New committee for HELP EGM elects new board members

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Flooding fears MORE flooding hit Alicante Province at the weekend with the inland town of Muro de Alcoy recording 52.6 litres of rainfall per square metre. Pinoso, Sax, Alicante and Benidorm were also affected.

Buy back THE Finance Ministry has given approval to the possibility that Alicante City’s municipal contracts can be redeemed, such as the cemetery service, provided that the increase in expenditure is offset by equivalent savings in other areas.

VEGA BAJA: New faces on HELP’s board.

By Gemma Quinn A NEW committee has been elected for HELP Vega Baja’s board.

An extraordinary general meeting was called to formally elect the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Public Relations for the charity. The meeting was held at the Casa de Cultura in San Miguel de Salinas just minutes away

from the association’s headquarters.

After an introduction by the Chair and each proposed person giving a brief outline of their previous career experience and involvement with the association, the new committee was duly elected. President is now Michele Masson; Vice President is Chris Stimpson; Treasurer is Carole Jones and Susan Anderson will be the voice of the charity.

Tot school ELCHE had 65 requests for the 36 places available at the two schools piloting the scheme of classes for children aged two.

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Still no resolution for Orihuela Cost

COUNCILLORS show support for parents but say no conclusio

By Gemma Quinn ORIHUELA’S Councillor for Education, Begoña Cuartero, has met with education authorities to discuss issues affecting the municipality but admitted the problem of school transport remains an issue: “We are waiting for the ministry to recheck reports of students who were denied aid and we have already asked police to provide more information on bus routes.”

The meeting comes after The Euro Weekly News reported last week on protests being held at the school in Playa Flamenca as numerous parents faced lengthy walks for falling just within the three kilometre radius which is now the requirement to gain a bus place.

SUPPORT: Councillor Alvarez has met with parents.

Councillor Sofia Alvarez said last week that the town hall understood the frustrations of parents and said that the three kilometre regulation was a direct three kilometres which

is very difficult to calculate on the Orihuela Costa and that, with road routes and pathways, young children could be faced with more than a three kilometre walk.

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TALKS: Councillor for Education, Begoña Cuartero.

She explained the decision has come from the government, not from the town hall.

This week Councillor Alvarez continued to show her support to the AMPA parents

association at the Los Dolses school as they also held protests demanding the Ministry of Education reinstate the school buses serving the coast.

The service has gone from

four buses to two. Attending the latest protest Alvarez said: “Many students have to cross roads to get to school, it is intolerable that the department did not note this and give them the transportation they need.”

Meanwhile, during her meeting with the Territorial Director, Councillor Cuartero also discussed the location of the Adult School and confirmed it will remain at the IES Thader but that an agreement has only been signed for the next year as forecasts show they are expected to expand enrolments so space will be reduced: “The Department will also have to provide a location for a computer room as the centre cannot provide space” confirmed the Councillor for Education.

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Chelsea Greene, Alhaurin El Grande’s pop queen!

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ARLIER this year, Chelsea Greene left home in Alhaurin El Grande, Malaga, and embarked on a journey to the UK to a nationwide audition for a new girlband.

Office Girls UK was being promoted by Ellis Rich, OBE, the former boss of Simon Cowell, who previously owned the biggest music publisher company in Europe. His partner, Marvin Howell, had promoted the likes of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Blondie, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, and Enrique Iglesias, so she knew this could be her big opportunity.

The management stated that Chelsea was great but they could not

EWN EXCLUSIVE take her on as they had already chosen the girls for the band. Chelsea was very disappointed; nevertheless, when she returned to Spain, she was offered a leading role in a musical revue with Medplaya Hotels in Spain, which she accepted.

Fate soon took a hand, however, when Chelsea then received an email from Rich and Howell telling her that one of the girls had left and could she fly back immediately to the UK and replace her. She was released from her commitments in Spain and made her way back to the UK to await her destiny.

Within two days of joining the Office Girls UK, they were performing at the YouTube Con-

vention at London’s ExCel Centre, promoting their recently released single, Dirty Work.

The response was unbelievable and within days they had 25,000 views. They continued the promotion with flashmobs at Liverpool Street Station, Compton Street, Carnaby Street and the Notting Hill Carnival. They were going from strength to strength.

Unfortunately, the girls’ social media accounts were blocked, which the police said was a ‘hate crime’. This resulted in the band losing all followers on YouTube, including big celebrity names such as Perez Hilton, Labyrinth and Alan Carr.

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Chelsea is a very down-to earth-girl who loves to ‘give back’ to charities. She has been performing in care homes her whole life and animals have a very special place in her heart.

When asking Chelsea where she saw herself in two years, she replied: “Touring the world and in the charts. But once I have made enough money, I would love to give some to animal charities.”

Chelsea has three rescue dogs called Freddy, Bruno and Shiva.

scribes herself as ‘spontaneous, quirky and fun’, she stated that the longest she had ever lived away from home was six years, and that she has a very close relationship with her mum, whom she used to sing with. Chelsea said that if she were to become famous and tour the world, she would invite her mum to go with her.

Chelsea is an all-rounder; she loves all types of sport, but especially skiing, which she does with her mum. When talking to Chelsea’s mum, Michele, she said Chelsea “ is really independent, she cooks, she cleans and always gives a helping hand around the house.” However, when asked about Chelsea’s bedroom, that was a different story. Michele remarked: “There are times when Chelsea hangs her clothes on the floor,” something all girls can relate to!

Once I have made enough money, I would love to give some to animal charities”

The quirky singer, whose favourite band is Queen, has a unique style and admits that she buys her clothes from charity shops.

The Office Girls UK have come fighting back and now have all their accounts up

and running again. But, they are desperate for more followers to make their dream come true. Fans have described them as being the new Spice Girls as they are all known for standing up for Women’s Rights and equality in the workplace.

Chelsea was educated at St Anthony’s International College, Mijas, after being home-schooled by her entertainer parents.

They had travelled the world and Chelsea was known as the ‘World’s Youngest Singing Baby’ before settling down in Alhaurin El Grande.

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Imserso pensioners will be arriving in late October RELIEF for region’s tourism business as agenda is agreed

TOURISTS: Pensioners will soon enjoy the Costa Blanca winter sunshine through the Imserso programme.

By Gemma Quinn AFTER weeks of delays, the Costa Blanca could finally be welcoming the first groups of senior tourists on the Imserso holiday programme.

Following appeals and questions raised over the

awarding of the contracts to run the programme which offers discounted winter breaks for pensioners, it has been decided to divide the agenda for the next two years between Mundosenior operators, owned by Falcon Travel (Globalia) and Viajes Barceló

and Mundiplan (Iberia, Alsa, Gowaii and IAG7), who appealed the award last July.

With the deals now confirmed, the first tourists are expected to start arriving in late October.

The region has 110,000 places allocated as part of

their Imserso quota, which means potentially up to 250,000 pensioners could visit during the October to April winter tourism season, with Benidorm, Guardamar, Finestrat, Altea, Javea, Santa Pola and Gandia amongst the most popular areas visited.

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Coming together ORIHUELA’S Councillor for International Residents, Sofia Alvarez, has met with foreign residents on the Orihuela Costa to hear their opinions and listen to what they need and want on the coast.

Rubbish transfer THE local government has announced that the 215 tonnes of rubbish produced each day in 24 municipalities of Vega Baja (except Torrevieja, Orihuela and Pilar de la Horadada) will be distributed to landfills in Villen and Jijona. This follows the sudden closure of the Abornasa facilities in Elche.

Drowning A MAN,47, drowned after getting caught in a current whilst swimming at Cala Capitan beach in Orihuela Costa.

The open meeting was a way of showing residents they need to be more involved in the area with the councillor explaining what has been achieved within the first 100 days of office.

The meetings will be held

monthly and as well as discussing municipal and resident concerns, the government team will have the chance to promote upcoming activities that will help to further integrate the international community.

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2015 poppy appeal launch in Benidorm PARADE will proceed along the Paseo of Levante beach

POPPY APPEAL: The 2013 appeal was also launched in Benidorm.

THE Royal British Legion is officially launching the 2015 Poppy Appeal in Benidorm on October 14.

The Parade of Standards will commence at midday, led by the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums, from Calle

Castello, proceeding along the Paseo of Levante beach towards the Rincon de Loix.

In attendance will be the mayor of Benidorm, Defence Attaché Captain Paul Lemkes RN, the British Vice Consul in Alicante Lloyd

Millen and the Chairman of District North of the Royal British Legion in Spain, Nigel Hails.

Last year’s Poppy Appeal, which was launched last October in Torrevieja, raised €188,324.80.

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Car dealerships caught cheating!

BUYERS could be in with a chance to claim money back

By Eleanor Hawkins

Consumers’ association on the case.

HAVE you bought a new car in Spain between 2006 and 2013? You may be in with a chance to get some of your hard-earned cash back as the National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) has found 147 dealerships guilty of overcharging buyers.

The dealerships, selling well-known brands including Opel, Toyota, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Land Rover, Citroen, Mitsubishi, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Ford, Honda, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes, Nissan, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volvo and Lexus vehicles, have been fined more than €170 million by the CNMC but have kept quiet about the fact that buyers may be eligible to claim damages.

According to OCU consumers’ association, those who bought cars from the 147 dealers missed out on discounts due to price-pacts which went directly against consumer rights and free competition, and they can take their case to court and demand between €750 and €1,500 in damages.

OCU, a private, independent non-profit consumers’ association, has set up a system

(http://www.ocu.org/coches/nc/calculadora/ concesionarios) to help users to see if they have been affected and will be helping members to take their cases to court.

OVERCHARGING: Car dealerships failed to pass on discounts.

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Largest sum raised at annual charity b GUESTS dig deep to support DEBRA Butterfly Children’s Charity

By Gemma Quinn THE annual Butterfly Ball raised over €5,500 for DEBRA Butterfly Children’s Charity; the highest amount ever raised at this event.

The evening at La Marina Camping International began with a poolside cocktail reception with magician Graeme Mykal showing a trick or two before a three course meal and entertainment with Richie Alexander.

Organisers Mary Chambers and Sue Rogers said this was the most important event in their fundraising calendar and over the last five years of hosting the ball, an impressive €23,000 has been raised for the DEBRA charity which supports those suffering from Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), an incurable and life debilitating disease.

This year’s event raised

BUTTERFLY BALL: Guests enjoy a poolside reception before €5,747.28 and brings the total amount raised from the ball to nearly €30,000, largely thanks to generosity from the 178 guests.

There were three winners of the Lucky Numbers and Marie Godfrey and Carol Barkway donated half of their winnings back to the

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d yet ball ORGANISERS: Sue (left) and Mary thank everyone who has supported the charity.

e the night’s event. charity. Brian Jeffers won the Head and Tails and kindly donated back all his winnings of €100.

The Mini Apple Ipad was a

main raffle prize won by Alan Venables and he also kindly donated the prize back to the charity for auction.

The successful bidder was Janet McSeveney who paid €330 for it.

Many guests entered into the spirit of the auction putting in bids for weekend breaks and art work and a challenge was even given to the waiters; €50 would be donated if they would dance, they obliged and took to the stage and danced for all of the guests.

Mary, who manages the La

Marina DEBRA charity shop said: “We would like to thank everyone who works extremely hard behind the scenes to make this event a success along with Camping International and all their staff, all the local business who donated so generously with fabulous prizes. We could not raise this amount of money if it was not for our guests.”

The annual ‘Thank-you Coffee Morning’ is tomorrow (Friday) from 10.30am-2pm.

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Nautical display in Torrevieja for day of tourism AROUND 30 students in Torrevieja have taken part in activities which were held in the city to mark World Tourism Day. The students were welcomed to the Marina Salinas b e f o r e h e a d i n g to a prearranged display of flyboarding as well as water skiing, paddle surfing and kayaking.

Councillor for Tourism,

Fanny Serrano, thanked everybody that had been involved in arranging the ac tiv ities a v aila b le in a city that has “bet heavily on nautical tourism.”

World Tourism Day was d e c la re d in 1 9 8 0 b y the World Tourism Organisation and it has been celeb ra te d e v ery y ea r s in c e then at the end of September.

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Priest will raise funds in skydive PARACHUTE jump to finance continuing work of church

By Gemma Quinn FATHER Marcus Ronchetti, Senior Chaplain of the Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy (the Church of England in Spain), will jump out of an aeroplane as part of a parish-wide effort to raise funds for the continuing work of the Church.

Needless to say he will be wearing a parachute, but the project will still require a huge amount of courage on the part of Father Marcus, as he suffers badly from vertigo. His wife Sandra and friend Colin McNae will be joining him in the adventure and giving him their support.

The jump will take place on Saturday, October 3 and Father Marcus, who admits to being terrified at the prospect, is nevertheless looking forward to free-falling for about 50 seconds and then drifting safely down to earth under a billowing canopy for another seven minutes.

The parachutists hope to raise over €2,000 for Chaplaincy funds and the money will be used to install a special electronic loop in each church which will enable those who are hard of hearing to participate fully in the weekly services.

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River to be cleared up A 30 KILOMETRE stretch of the Segura river banks in the Murcia Region is being cleared of invasive reeds to help improve the condition of the river and its banks.

DO melons MELONS from Torre Pacheco have been awarded Denomination of Origin (DO) status.

They join over a thousand local and regional products now protected in this way by the EU.

Factory trip FREE FALL: Father Marcus is ready for his skydive at the weekend Marcus, you can donate directly at crowdfunding.justgiving.com/marcus-ronchetti or email him at marcusronchetti@yahoo.co.uk

THE PIPN is organising a trip to Cartagena and the Licor 43 factory for residents of San Fulgencio and La Marina on October 6.

Tickets cost €17, book by calling 634 356 481 or at the PIPN office in Calle Madrid, La Marina.

EU ban THE use, in public places, of certain weed killers containing glyphosate has been banned, following EU directives.

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Quesada Fitness Gym anniversary TWO years since gym was taken over

AFTER: Just some of the members enjoying the various boxing, kick boxing and junior boxercise classes and celebrating the gym’s second anniversary.

TODAY (Thursday) marks the second anniversary of the Quesada Fitness Gym: Boxing and MMA Club.

With no previous experience, in 2013, Vivienne Shepherd decided to take on the gym, to show her gratitude towards trainer Santiago Lopez for vastly improving her health.

She purchased the gym in good faith, as its only saleable value was its client base.

However, within days the same client base and instructors had moved to other gyms.

Although disheartened, Vivienne used her business skills to re-market the gym and, backed by an ever increasing loyal and passionate team of employees and members, the gym is now going from strength to strength.

For more information call now on 722 477 512 or visit www.quesadafitnessgym.com

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Wealth Creation And Management – Five Key Elements For Success There are five key aspects that you need to address to ensure you obtain the optimum investment portfolio to suit you and your particular situation:1) Tax considerations - choosing the right tax efficient structure A tax efficient structure - such as a pension plan or ISA in the UK - can keep most of your investments in one place and provide protection to help you legitimately avoid paying too much tax. You want to ensure that as much of your hard-earned wealth as possible is placed in the most suitable structure to limit your tax liabilities.

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New horse trailer finally arrives for Rojales charity LENGTHY delays now over after six month wait

CUSTOM-MADE: New trailer can be lowered almost to the ground.

By Gemma Quinn A NEW horse trailer ordered by Rojales’s Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre six months ago has finally arrived.

The rescue centre’s co-founder, Sue Weeding, said the new trailer was ordered in February after the axle snapped on the previous one.

Though it was repaired, a new and more reliable trailer was desperately needed and €5,000 was raised to buy a custom-made trailer, which was due to be finished in April.

However, a series of delays put delivery in doubt. The manufacturer eventually offered to sign-write the centre’s logo across the trailer for

free, as an apology for the ongoing delays.

Sue said the new trailer had been specially designed to make rescuing sick, frail, injured and old horses easier and safer: “Our previous trailer had a ramp and if you have a horse that’s never been loaded onto a trailer before, it can be very difficult to get them to go up it. It can also be quite dangerous if they try to leap off the side and often they’re very ill.” She added: “This model can actually be lowered almost down to the ground so the horse just gets straight on and it also has special non-slip flooring.”

For more information on Easy Horse Care charity visit www.easyhorsecare.net or call 652 021 980.

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FAB returns after the summer break CHANCE to regain your social life after bereavement

By Gemma Quinn THE summer break for FAB (Friends After Bereavement) has come to an end after its first year of operation.

The club was founded by Rosina and Joan who realised that people suffer bereavement in many ways and that some people need a safe,

non-threatening way to begin to move forward with their lives.

Rosina said the first step is always the most difficult but it has to be taken: “At FAB we provide practical advice based on experience, we understand each other, we listen, we support and respect that each of us is coping with our own personal set of prob-

lems and worries, but mostly we have learnt to laugh again.”

The mixed group of people simply meet on a friendly social level weekly at the Pato Pekin, opposite the BP garage in Benijofar.

For more information, please either email Rosina at rosinamontagu3@gmail.com or call James on 965 073 907.

Black and white goes blue THE Black and White Night is now in its sixth year and with tickets already proving popular for the November 6 event, a second night; 'Take a Touch of Blue II,' has been confirmed for March 2016 at The Club in Quesada.

Tickets for the events, in support of the Elche Children’s Home, are €15 including a three course meal and entertainment.

F o r m ore infor m ation and tic k e ts email sueinthesun@hotmail.co.uk

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First liner cruises in TORREVIEJA welcomes the arrival of the Amadea

By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJA has welcomed its first ever cruise ship.

The Amadea anchored last week with boats operating a shuttle service as around 400 of the 600 passengers stepped ashore at the Marina Salinas to much applause from visitors wanting to catch a glimpse of the historic moment.

Shortly after 4.30pm, German cruise passengers Klaus Vogler and his wife Sijrid were the first to land in Torrevieja and were a little bemused at the fuss being created.

“We did not know we were the first ship to arrive. We have never heard of Torrevieja so are looking forward to having a look around and we have never had such a welcome before,” they remarked.

They arrived to a high security presence and a town hall marquee giving out leaflets and a map of the city. The Costa Blanca Tourism Department was also present, providing information as the mainly German tourists took waiting courtesy buses and the tourist train around the port area into the city centre.

One of those on shore watching proceedings was Ruth Drury. Ruth lived in Torrevieja for 15 years before returning to the UK last year. She was back in the city on holiday and was delighted to see the cruise ship. “I think it is fantastic and

hope to see a lot more,” she said. Friend Christine Bouanani agreed: “I’m in favour of it and think it will bring a lot more to the economy and will benefit the city, although I did hear someone complain they didn’t want cruises because of the crowds.”

Christine, who has been on several cruises, thought Torrevieja offered a great location. She said: “Sometimes you arrive in industrial areas, and have quite a long journey into the cities, but here you are right by the centre. This is a beautiful front to come into; if I was on the boat and saw this I would be very pleased, it looks gorgeous.”

However, the town hall came under fire for last-minute planning and arrangements.

Bill Little, who owns Corazon del Puerto in the Marina Salinas, said signs and barriers had only gone up the day before and little preparation had been done for the hundreds of visitors apart from a few litter bins being emptied and a palm tree pruned.

“I don’t think enough has been done. It is a predominately German ship and there should have been more signs in German and more German speakers. I’m not sure they’ve done enough to entice more ships,” he said.

“They knew it was coming and yet it all felt very last-minute and I think the Marina Salinas should have done something as well,” he remarked.

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Diners dig deep for children’s home Photo by Jax Lawson

THE 200-strong audience donated generously

LIVERPOOL BAND: Show entertained the crowds as €600 was raised for Elche Children’s Home. children sleeping on mattresses with no heatBy Gemma Quinn ing.

The home had its government support THE Liverpool Band Show at Los Rosales withdrawn, which left the 18 children with Restaurant was a success not only for the orno support except that of the expat commuganisers Let’s Rock Shows, but also for the nity.

Annette and Dave and other voluninvited charity. teers have worked tirelessly to ensure that Volunteers were there to raise funds for the children do not suffer and live as normal Elche Children’s Home with a raffle, headed a life as possible. up by Annette and Dave English, who have With people digging deep on the night, been prominent fundraisers since visiting the €600 was raised for the charity. home several years ago where they found

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Torrevieja gymnast in German event COMPETITION is a qualifier for an Olympic place

By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJA gymnast Polina Berezina is currently in Stuttgart, Germany, attending the World Rhythmic Gymnastics competition.

Polina was selected for the national team and is a mem-

ber of the Torrevieja Gymnastics Club and is in Stuttgart until the end of September along with three other Spanish entrants.

The competition is a qualifier for the 2016 Summer Olympics with the Spanish team fighting for a spot.

Polina’s coach, Monica Ferrandez, stressed that her achievement was good for the club which works hard to produce top gymnasts: “We will continue to accumulate international experience without losing sight of the next Olympic cycle.”

Mayor’s luxury car under the hammer at a low price ALMORADI is auctioning off the luxury car used by former mayor Antonio Angel Hurtado for his official travels.

The new PSOE-IU bipartite ruling council have now confirmed that the Volkswagen will be auctioned in the coming days and will have a starting bid of €12,000,

€72,000 was spent on the mayor’s official car substantially less than its cost of €72,000 which was paid for with public money.

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NEWS FROM OUR FIVE OTHER REGIONS

COSTA DEL SOL

Fraudsters who preyed on the elderly are detained FOUR men were arrested in the street still wearing gas company uniforms

GAS FRAUD: Four men posed as gas officers wearing uniforms.

COSTA BLANCA NORTH

Improving the beaches BENIDORM has purchased two new motorbikes to aid in monitoring their beaches, to help with garbage collection and safety and to help reduce reaction times and efficiency. Numerous initiatives have been implemented including increased police and saltwater footbaths.

Crew filming SUNBATHERS on Javea’s Arenal beach were treated to a rare glimpse of TV commercial production at the weekend when local film studios took over part of the beach to film the new Stacey Solomon TV commercial for UK fashion brands.

Groups disbanded THE security forces in Valencia have disbanded a total of 256 organised crime groups and criminal organisations during the first half of the year, more than half in the province of Alicante.

Clinical trials THE first social network in the world for cancer clinical trials started its pilot project in the hospitals of Sant Joan and La Vila, in the province of Alicante, and La Arrixaca in Murcia. The online tool has been designed to speed cancer research, facilitating the inclusion of cancer patients in clinical research.

MALLORCA

THE Guardia Civil arrested four men for defrauding elderly residents in Calpe, Alicante.

The Guardia were informed of the four men who posed as gas technicians and wore official gas company uniforms after they had visited an elderly German couple in Calpe, who did not speak much Castellano and convinced them that their gas installation should be checked.

They then falsely told the couple they must change a number of components in order to comply with regulations and gave them a €660 bill which was paid in full by the couple.

Police found although the installation was actually made correctly there was in fact no need for it. After providing police with a description of the men who were said to be aged between 40-56 and of Spanish nationality, the Guardia picked them up in the street, still wearing the gas company uniforms. The four have already been sent to court charged with fraud.

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COSTA DE ALMERÍA

Bar accident

Son alerts police

Gender divide

A WOMAN, 27, lost a finger after falling off a mechanical bull in a bar in Punta Ballena and getting it trapped in the mechanism. She was taken to hospital and Guardia Civil opened an investigation which may lead to charges.

A 54-YEAR-OLD was arrested in Motril after allegedly attacking his partner. Authorities were alerted by the couple’s son and on arrival, police officers found the woman in a state of high anxiety.

THE September entrance exams for Almeria University were sat by 736 students. Of the 81 per who passed, 253 were male and 244 were female.

Drug operations

Contract awarded

SO far this year, Guardia Civil have arrested more than 100 people allegedly linked to drugs sales in six major operations in towns in the Part Forana. The latest resulted in 21 arrests.

MALAGA Provincial Council has awarded the construction works of the Parque Tecnoalimentario in El Trapiche (Velez-Malaga) new road access for a price of €645,996.

Breakfast products

Case closed again

THE Canamunt Residents’ Association is asking for donations of breakfast products such as milk, cereals and other items so no children go without a good meal to start the day.

THE court of Velez-Malaga has ordered the dismissal of the case in which a prosecutor identified as GMA was being investigated in connection with a traffic accident where a young motorcyclist died in June 2011.

EU teachers

Torrox fair

Good bad luck A 54-YEAR-OLD Seron man was taken to Huercal-Overa hospital with a hand injury after a gas canister exploded in his home. Once recovered, he will be able to return home as the property was almost undamaged.

Road sense THE regional government announced that 60 kilometres of Adra, La Mojonera and El Ejido roads need repairs after September flood damage. El Ejido disagreed, claiming the town alone had 77.

Birthday gift

TORROX’ fair kicked off on September 30 and visitors will be able to enjoy a great variety of activities until Sunday, October 4.

ALMERIA-BASED hotel chain Playa Senator celebrated its 25th anniversary by taking 25 tons of supplies to the Food Bank. A further 7,300 kilos were provided by the chain’s habitual suppliers.

Local pork

Gibraltar trip

PITA explosion

THE Council for the Environment, Agriculture and Fishery has promised to promote the ‘lechona de Balears,’ the local suckling pig, and will carry out campaigns so people learn more about it.

LUX MUNDI Torre del Mar is organising a trip to the Rock of Gibraltar on October 15. Visitors will have the chance to take a cable car to the top of the rock to see the popular Barbary Apes.

ONE of two workmen who survived an Almeria City explosion that killed a third man is in a critical condition and was airlifted to the Virgen del Rocio hospital’s burns unit in Sevilla.

TEACHERS from six European countries taking part in the Erasmus +K2 project ‘Children looking for stories and traditions’ were welcomed at Son Canals Infant and Primary School in Palma.

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Ronda house fire TWO men aged 28 and 42 had to be taken to hospital after inhaling smoke when their home on Ronda’s Calle Doctor Carrillo Guerrero caught fire on Thursday (September 24). Firefighters, Local Police officers and an ambulance were sent to the scene.

New routes NORWEGIAN Airline has announced new routes from Malaga-Costa del Sol airport for the winter season, running from the end of October until March. They now offer twice weekly flights to Edinburgh, Birmingham, Gran Canaria and Tenerife.

Sportspeople praised FUENGIROLA Council congratulated 266 local sportspeople for winning 388 medals at regional, national and international competitions during the 2014/2015 season, Sports councillor Pedro Cuevas has announced.

Restaurant burns A FIRE broke out on Thursday morning (September 24) at Restaurante Bar Anita by the Calypso petrol station, Mijas fire brigade has reported. Two neighbouring establishments were affected by the fire, which was declared out at 8.30am.

Chestnut season begins AUTUMN means chestnut harvesting season in the Serrania de Ronda, and this year in spite of problems with gall wasps from China farmers expect to collect about three million kilos of chestnuts.

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Fashion show for PCN charity EVERYTHING ran smoothly throughout the afternoon

By Gemma Quinn A TOTAL of â‚Ź712 was raised from a Fashion Show at the Quesada Country Club for the Paul Cunningham Nurses Charity.

The Torrevieja Barbershop Harmonisers entertained the crowd with their singing and Graeme Mykal amazed with his table magic.

Toastmaster Patricia Creighton kept everything running smoothly throughout the afternoon with a great sense of humour and the charity would like to thank everyone who supported the event, stallholders, the models and everyone who donated.

MODEL DELIGHT: Charity fashion show raised â‚Ź712 for Paul Cunningham Nurses Charity.

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EUROPEAN PRESS SCANDINAVIAN PRESS

Suicide note SWEDEN: Parents have hit out after their 13 year olds were asked to write a suicide note at a school in northern Sweden.

The school said it was a misunderstanding and was part of a wider assignment on mental health.

H&M defence SWEDEN: Swedish international retail giant H&M has defended itself following allegations by a Fair Action report that workers are hired on insecure temporary contracts in some of its overseas factories.

Low expectancy DANISH women have the lowest life expectancy in western Europe according to a new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO). A girl born in Denmark in 2011 can expect to live to 82.1 years.

PRESS

Big spider invasion STARTING to creep indoors SPIDERS reported to be as big as rats have invaded a Cheshire town. Experts say a warm and wet summer has led to an explosion in the size of the arachnids now creeping indoors.

Man faces retrial A MAN who served a sentence for repeatedly stamping on the head of a man and leaving him with major brain damage in Leicester is to now go on trial for murder after his victim dies 11 years later after the assault.

Top airport THE best large airport in Britain has been named as Newcastle Airport for the third year running according to the consumer group Which? Both London Stansted and London Luton finished joint bottom of the list of all those surveyed in the large airports category.

BRITISH PRESS Mobile rates OFCOM announced that the mobile phone operators should pay £199.6 million a year for the 2G, 3G and 4G networks.Therefore millions of people could see their monthly mobile phone bills rise after the industry regulator dramatically increased the annual charge paid by operators.

BMW in clear GERMAN car maker BMW has denied suggestions it might have cheated in pollution tests on its diesel cars, as rival group VW has admitted to doing.

Population increases PHONE BILLS: May increase.

A MIGRANT man aged 55, from Ghana died from multiple organ failure in Hamburg after five different hospitals refused him emergency treatment because he did not have health insurance.

Commander dies

Little risk PRIMARY SCHOOL: Only half of children in Dutch schools are learning a second language.

Half learning a second language

Increased threat

USUALLY English is the preferred choice throughout Europe

NORWAY: An increased influx of refugees and asylum seekers to Norway could increase the threat from rightwing extremists, said Norwegian Police Security Service.

ONLY half of the children at Dutch primary schools are exposed to a second language, well below the European average, according to EU statistics agency Eurostat. Of the 17.7 million primary school children in Europe, 82 per cent are learning a foreign language, usually English.

DENMARK’S top insulin maker, Novo Nordisk, is to build a €70 million facility in Iran, signalling its “long-term commitment” to the country.

THE German population rose by almost half a million in 2014, the biggest increase in almost a quarter century, to a population of 81.2 million.

Denied surgery

SWEDEN: A survey on the quality of life for expats, named Sweden as top country in Europe and third best in the world, just behind Singapore and New Zealand. The Nordic nation scores highly in areas such as work-life balance, job security, health and generous childcare.

Iran’s insulin

Emissions cheats VOLKSWAGEN (VW) bosses have admitted that the company cheated on emissions tests in Europe.

Executives from Audi and Porsche, both owned by VW, are to stand down from their jobs.

Top country

DENMARK: Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET) has said there is little risk terrorists are among refugees and migrants currently entering Denmark based on their current intelligence operations.

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Costly health NEARLY 20 per cent of Dutch people say they have delayed or avoided medical care in 2015 as they

DUTCH PRESS are afraid it will cost them too much cash out of pocket due to higher deductibles in some insurance policies.

Stolen uniforms POLICE uniforms were stolen as the homes of two Netherlands police

officers were burgled. No weapons were taken and authorities said it was common for thieves to steal the uniforms and later use them in crimes.

Crash probe AN international group of criminal investigators in the Netherlands, which is probing the MH17 crash in Ukraine, is inclined to believe that the airliner had been shot down from the ground with a surface to air Buk missile.

THE commander of Germany’s mission to train Kurdish troops in northern Iraq died suddenly in his hotel room in the Kurdish capital of Erbil.

Over 100 German troops are currently stationed in Erbil.

No kittens A BERLIN court has ordered a cat owner to have her hairless Sphynx cat castrated saying it would be animal cruelty to let the hairless pet breed and its lack of whiskers meant that breeding him would violate the 2013 Animal Protection Act.

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RUSSIAN P RESS

Metro toilet open PROSPEKT MIRA has first public convenience

MOSCOW UNDERGROUND: Commuters need transport card to use new facility.

THE metro in Moscow has opened its first ever public toilet located in the Prospekt Mira metro station. A Troika public transport card is needed to access the toilet.

Mosque opening ONE of the biggest mosques in Europe has opened in Moscow after a decade of construction work.

The new place of worship will be able to accommodate more than 10,000 people.

Import value VALUE of goods imported

by Russia from outside the former Soviet Union fell 39 per cent in the first eight months of this year compared to the same period in 2014.

Escalator attack A MAN, aged 23, was arrested and accused of pushing a 75-year-old woman off an escalator at a Moscow metro station. The woman hit her head and was knocked unconscious in the incident.

Art attack THE leader of a radical Russian Orthodox group, Dmitry Tsorionov, has been tried and sentenced to 10 days in jail for vandalising an art exhibition in Moscow.

Rabid hedgehog A HEDGEHOG infected with rabies has bitten a man who tried to take its photograph in the Russian countryside. This is the first case of a rabid hedgehog this year.

Car free day MOSCOW joined other cities around the globe in celebrating World Car-Free Day

and offered free fruit, chocolate and water to those who opted to cycle to work or use public transport.

Oscar hopeful A FILM called ‘Solnechny Udar’ or ‘Sunstroke’ by proKremlin film director Nikita Mikhalkov has been chosen to represent Russia at the next Academy Awards in February.

Not very confidential AN online security company from Moscow reports that Russia suffered the secondlargest number of confidential data leaks in the first half of this year as more than 262 million personal data records had been compromised as a result of 59 data leaks.

Space logo RUSSIA’S space agency has announced the winners of a contest to design the logo of the Vostochny Cosmodrome.

VANDAL: Orthodox leader is caught by police in Moscow.

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Rolls-Royce secures UK contracts to supply new Hinkly Point plant £100M

By John Smith

ENGINEERING firm Rolls-Royce will take a big percentage of the £100 million (€140 million) worth of contracts to supply the new nuclear plant at Hinkley Point in the UK.

MARTIN WINTERKORN: Resigned in wake of the scandal.

Volkswagen Group is asked for details SOON after VW Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn resigned on September 23, following the uproar concerning the apparent ‘fixing’ of a device to give positive results in exhaust emission tests, the Spanish authorities have written to the company asking for information.

José Manuel Soria, the minister responsible, has asked the

EDF, the French firm in charge of the project, has selected RollsRoyce to supply heat exchangers worth £25 million (€35 million) in partnership with Nuvia; RollsRoyce will also supply systems to treat nuclear waste in a contract worth £75 million (€105 million).

Basically we are asking Facebook to stop mass surveillance,’ Max Schrems freedom activist concerning court ruling that data sharing rules between EU and US are invalid.

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Volkswagen Group for ‘clear and precise details’ on the situation as it affects Spain.

He wrote to the world deputy-president of Volkswagen, Francisco Javier García Sanz, who is a Spaniard, requesting, “as soon as possible, all the necessary information to determine the reach of the problem in general and for Spain in particular.”

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Exports aim CHANCELLOR George Osborne has stated that it is his aim to make China the UK’s second largest trading partner by 2025 during a visit to part of that country. Mr Osborne said Britain must “raise its game” to increase exports to China from £25 billion (€35 billion) to £30 billion (€42 billion) annually.

Jobless rates THE governor of the Bank of Spain has issued a forecast indicating that the Bank expects the rate of unemployment to drop from the current figure of 22.37 per cent to 20 per cent by the end of 2016.

Steel jobs risk UK STEEL says rising competition and falling prices are damaging firms after Thai steel firm SSI halted production at its Teesside plant due to falling demand, putting 2,000 jobs at risk.

Ciudad Real airport sale DESPITE reports in July that the unused airport, excluding the terminal and parking areas, had been sold to a Chinese group for just €10,000 it now appears that this deal didn’t go through.

The latest news is that an offer of €80 mil-

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The new owner of Daraprim, a drug used by Aids sufferers, Martin Shkreli, who raised the price by 5,000 per cent, has now agreed to drop the price again but has not said by how much.

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lion has been received from the Spanish arm of ECA Program Group which is closely associated with the training of NATO forces.

If the bid is accepted, it may be that the airport won’t reopen for commercial business, although it could be used for military training.

Although best known for aero engines, the group has good experience in the marine propulsion and energy sectors.

Since it was privatised, the company has gone on to become one of the largest listed companies on the FTSE 100.

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Petrol firms investigated A JUDGE in the National Court has allowed a complaint to go forward for consideration that five companies, Cepsa, Disa, Galp, Meroil and Repsol - who between them control 68 per cent of the petrol stations in Spain and 75 per cent of the fuel - have colluded and fixed prices.

If proven, this would be considered a crime as it stifles free trade.

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NET VOL 4,692.13 4,059.16 4,206.16 8,617.09 4,988.44 13,822.65 4,779.25 25,658.16 54,715.68 18,339.38 4,620.96 13,921.60 42,763.77 6,594.87 4,728.34 33,127.33 21,669.86 60,943.37 67,446.19 8,634.97 35,059.59 5,977.77 6,116.46 8,048.84 7,524.30 11,128.03 5,116.08 17,301.74 14,972.30 44,003.61 5,565.00 4,863.77 7,133.86 10,487.21 4,557.69 3,626.08 4,337.68 62,725.42 14,180.70 4,905.87 5,829.38 4,902.39 98,268.55 33,632.17 4,608.14 5,475.56 12,317.58 3,901.73 4,359.68 9,991.07

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Most Advanced Bellerophon Therapeutics, Inc. $ 6.30 ProShares UltraPro Short NASDAQ Biotechnology$ 31.26 Hong Kong Television Network Limited $ 4.92 Cirrus Logic, Inc. $ 31.03 ProShares UltraShort Nasdaq Biotechnology $ 37.27 Star Bulk Carriers Corp. $ 2.43 EDAP TMS S.A. $ 5.59 Digi International Inc. $ 11.82 TriVascular Technologies, Inc. $ 5.63 Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc. $ 6.75 Fuel Tech, Inc. $ 2.03

2.58 ▲ 69.35% 4.0101 ▲ 14.72% 0.62 ▲ 14.42% 3.90 ▲ 14.38% 3.42 ▲ 10.10% 0.20 ▲ 8.97% 0.39 ▲ 7.50% 0.82 ▲ 7.45% 0.39 ▲ 7.44% 0.40 ▲ 6.30% 0.11 ▲ 5.73%

Most Declined Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. Galapagos NV Neothetics, Inc. The Finish Line, Inc. Cara Therapeutics, Inc. Internap Corporation Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Corium International, Inc. Zogenix, Inc. Proshares UltraPro NASDAQ Biotechnology

$ 10.67 $ 44.60 $ 9.51 $ 19.91 $ 16.15 $ 6.77 $ 19.01 $ 7.90 $ 8.80 $ 14.38 $ 9.70

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A real bear market as Haribo loses their trademark case against Lindt

RIGHTS: Haribo claimed that rival confectionery company had imitated their product.

By John Smith THINGS aren’t so sweet in the confectionery market after a court case between Lindt and Haribo over the

Cost of pensions set to rise THE Bank of Spain has expressed fears that the current situation with the funding of state pensions may lead to a negative position within two years.

The overall cost has risen by 3 per cent and with the average pension being in the region of €890 per month, the total annual cost is now estimated at €8.3 billion.

Stamp scam compensation VARIOUS directors and employees of Fórum Filatélico, the company which was found to have defrauded thousands of investors out of millions of euros, have been instructed to pay an element of compensation from their own funds. The amount involved, however, is just a drop in the ocean compared to the losses to investors.

rights to a Golden Bear which Haribo lost.

Haribo claimed the Lindt version of its chocolate bear wrapped in gold coloured paper was a violation of its

‘Gold Bear’ logo as it had been making ‘gummy bear’ sweets since the 1960s and the Lindt bear only appeared in 2011.

The matter had already gone

through the lower court and a court of appeal but the German Federal Court has ruled that Lindt’s bear was neither a violation of Haribo’s trademark nor an imitation of its fruit gum sweets.

Getting that designer look for the new season for much, much less signer item, never mind an entire outfit!

But remember, dressing well doesn’t mean having to buy outrageously expensive gear. In fact, much of what is displayed on the catwalk would look completely out of place in everyday life, unless you happen to

Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females AS September sees London, New York, Milan and Paris all host glamorous fashion week events - magazines, newspapers and television are all awash with images of tiny, but tall figures wearing the latest offerings from top designers.

The usual celebrity ‘fashionistas’ have also been photographed sitting in the front rows, looking ohso-impressed with the shows, whilst clutching their over-priced designer handbags.

Yes, it may be exciting to look at all the new inspirations making their way onto the catwalk this year - many of us do love to see what the rich and famous are sporting in the name of high fashion - but it can also be a little depressing as most of us cannot afford so much as one de-

Don’t feel pressured to go out and buy a new wardrobe for a new season. All you need to do is make a few quick tweaks.

TIGHTS: A great way to prolong the use of summer clothes out of season.

work in the Vogue offices, that is!

So don’t feel pressured to go out and buy a new wardrobe for a new season. All you need to do is make a few quick tweaks and smart purchases and it’s possible to transition

some of your favourite pieces of clothing from summer to autumn.

Use what you already have in your wardrobe, but simply make some alterations. Continue wearing your favourite summer tops, but just add a nice scarf on top to keep out the chill as cooler days approach. Or, similarly, make a summer outfit autumn-appropriate by throwing a blazer on top of it. Fashionable blazers, which sometimes even look ‘Chanel-esque,’ can be found for next to nothing in most high street stores like H&M. Tights are your best friend when it comes to creating a new outfit without breaking the bank. So many of your so-called summer dresses and shorts - can be worn again and again by adding a simple pair of tights.

And remember, online stores like www.asos.com deliver free to Spain and have a great selection of affordable fashion that won’t mean having to remortgage your house!

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Business breakfast and networking groups work well in the UK but what about here?

Upon retirement in 2008 I relocated to Spain. I had my first International Business Networking Group meeting in the diary before

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

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BUSINESS breakfasts were a novelty to me when first invited (or else) to one such in Shrewsbury. I had taken up a sales post with the Australian-based Red Telephone Company, which was very much performance related.

The basic concept was that during breakfast everyone at the table would be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed; fail. Of fresh mind, we sales personnel could bond, brainstorm, learn from others then hit the ground running. That was the idea. Sales seminars and such get-togethers do pay dividends.

One of the failings of the business community is that business owners work in isolation.

Winging it, there is no one to turn to for advice except gestors, solicitors, suppliers and, equally inept, the family. As a consequence the SME manager is going to get it wrong more often than is the company man. He has

is the comparative benefit of subscription-based groups as opposed to trade organisations

GETTING TOGETHER: Morning is the perfect time to bond and brainstorm. no one to bounce ideas off, no experienced mentors.

This, in my experience, is a self-inflicted failing. Occasionally, a business networking group sets up. Subscriptions tend to be extortionate and the criteria onerous. I recall one

such that charged a far higher membership fee than any of the established UK business associations. Yet, I doubt the benefits of membership were 1 per cent of organisations such as the Federation of Master Builders, CORGI, and the Guild of Master Craftsmen.

I even arrived. It was a great success and why not? I had much experience to back me up.

There were no fees, no criteria. All it offered at that early stage was an opportunity for small business owners to meet and relax with others, share information and provide mutual support.

Interest over time waned. It was difficult to breathe life into the dying horse. There, is in the Costa community, an ‘I don’t need anyone to teach me how to run my business’ mindset.

Business networking works well in the UK; there is no reason why it shouldn’t do so here, if you want it to.

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Money can buy just about anything BLESSED with black gold, Saudi Arabia thinks it is a law unto itself LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT I THINK many Saudis are like spoilt children with too much pocket money. They manufacture absolutely zilch and produce nothing but a substance that lies under their desert wastelands. They consider themselves favourites of Allah for having been bestowed this natural, and extremely lucrative, natural resource.

Having spent some eight years in their country, I think I can attest to their arrogance and hypocrisy. It came as no surprise to me that they completely blanked refugees fleeing from persecution in neighbouring countries; heaven forbid they allow their privileged existence to be overrun by smelly peasants!

It was also completely typical that they instead offered to pay for 200 new mosques to be erected in Germany. They also lie about or suppress anything that may be detrimental to their superior existence. When I was in the country, there was an attempted coup by one of the royal family. On one road during the event, I over-

OIL RICH: Saudi Arabia believes it is a favourite of Allah.

took at least 100 tanks and mobilised guns.

What little information did escape was quickly dismissed as a ‘military exercise’.

When slavery was supposedly brought to an end, with a great flourish of ‘generosity’, they built them all a town out in the desert. What they really wanted was them all in one place.

Not long after, they allegedly sent in fighter planes and bombed it out of existence.

On another occasion there was an attempted takeover of Mecca by a rival religious group.

This was put down to a handful of zealots. In fact, it took two weeks to quell, and a doctor friend of mine told me that his military hospital had treated at least 600 gunshot victims.

Despite demanding mosques to be built everywhere, they would never allow anything even vaguely resembling a church to be built in their kingdom. If they say some 700 souls perished this week on the road to Medina, you can guarantee the figure was probably double.

No, it would appear that the Saudis are living proof that in this world, money can buy just about anything.

Keep the faith, Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Another whistleblower silenced

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OUR VIEW

PAINTED a vivid picture of what he expected to happen, the Med would become a sea of chaos Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

WHISTLE-BLOWERS in the Soviet Union could be assured of summary execution or a long period in the Gulag. Here in the West dissidents make good their escape, seek sanctuary in foreign embassies, or, like Chelsea Manning face 35-years in a harsh prison.

Prominent critic of Western policy Saddam Hussein was ousted and hanged. Seemingly Syrian President Assad faces brutal death for his rejection of Western demands.

Had the Sovietised unelectable EU political elite taken the advice of the ousted Libyan leader then this self-inflicted refugee calamity would have been avoided.

In March 2011, Gaddafi counselled that without a unified and stable Libya there would be no one to control countless migrants from Africa and the Middle East from fleeing to Europe. He understood that millions, not thousands would flood Europe should Tripoli fall.

“There are millions who could come to the Mediterranean to cross to France and Italy, and Libya plays a role in security in the

GADDAFI: No one listened.

Mediterranean,” he told the France 24 television station.

Gaddafi’s son Saif, once considered the Libyan heir apparent and now on death row awaiting execution, echoed the sentiment in the same interview. “Libya may become the Somalia of North Africa, of the Mediterranean. You will see the pirates in Sicily, in Crete, in Lampedusa.

You will see millions of illegal immigrants. The terror will be next door,” he noted.

Another quote, attributed to Gaddafi, paints a vivid picture of what the popular national leader expected to happen: “The Mediterranean will become a sea of chaos.”

Where was mainstream media, supposedly the impartial eyes and ears of their European readers? Perhaps too busy following orders from the politically elite as were their counterparts in the former Soviet Bloc.

No one listened. Instead, the West launched a military intervention to oust Gaddafi. The country is torn apart by rival factions as NATO invaded Iraq, Afghanistan and possibly soon Syria. It is not a failure of understanding as some claim; it appears to be the base treachery of Europe for which there will doubtless be a high price to pay.

A broken nose? Just play on!

WHAT happened to the simple joy of celebrating a job well done?

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.

THE Rugby World Cup is under way and it is refreshing to see a game that still embodies the real meaning of sportsmanship.

True, the players spend 80 minutes knocking seven bells out of each other, but generally there is no malicious intent displayed, only the desire to do whatever it takes to achieve a favourable result, with disappointed losers congratulating their opponents and the victors applauding the opposition off the pitch.

Broken noses and fractured fingers are no obstacle either, with injured parties receiving rapid on-site attention from the medics before continuing on with the game. Blood is the most common bodily fluid on a rugby pitch, not the snot and phlegm prevalent in a football match.

At the time of writing there has been

RUGBY PITCH: Broken noses and fractured fingers are no obstacle.

White is not always right WE in the newspaper industry can sometimes be accused of being a little stuck in our ways, but at Euro Weekly News, we not only care about our readers and advertisers but also about the environment.

All of the paper that we purchase - and if you think of the amount needed to produce six editions every week of every year - is ecologically sound, coming from reclaimed sources which is the reason that the background is not pure white.

That’s why we can say quite clearly that in the newspaper business, white isn’t right and if you see any publication printed on pure white paper, then you need to consider whether they are interested in the environment or if they just have money to burn (which also causes pollution).

The fact is that the use of paper in all forms does cause an enormous strain on our dwindling resources and unless you are one of those companies that plants three trees for every one cut down, the logical and indeed obvious thing to do is to re-use pulped paper.

It may not be quite as pretty to look at, but it certainly gives us a sense of doing our bit for the world and perhaps allows the rainforests to remain just a little longer.

one major upset and a few other surprises. Doubtless there will be more, but what has come across loud and clear is the love of the game and the pride players display in wearing a shirt in their country’s colours. The awe and pride that the Uruguayans exhibited when they ran out on to the Twickenham pitch for the first time was marvellous.

Contrast this with the video displayed across social media last week of the professional footballer who rolled around the pitch in ‘agony’ after an opposing player playfully flicked his ear.

Then you have the annoying affectation of many footballers when they come on to the pitch, by crossing themselves before looking to heaven.

Do they honestly believe God is watching them, wearing his Arsenal/ Liverpool/Man City football jersey and saying ‘Get in there my son’? Besides everyone knows, God supports Reading.

The clenched fist was once the excluNow we sive trademark of the black power want to movement at the 1968 Olympics, but hear your views. these days it seems to be the accepted victory salute of often grim YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE faced victors in athletics, tennis - YOUR OPINION and other sports. What happened to www.euroweeklynews.com the simple joy of a job well done?

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Two October dates to help organise your plans and put them into action IDEAS will be more successful if you share them and look to help others too Make the most of the good times and know that you have all you need to succeed this month and this energy will carry you through the rest of the year.

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

ARE you clear about your vision for the future? There are a two important dates this month to help you put your plans into action.

On October 11 (11.10, note the triple one!), the new moon is under the influence of Libra. The number one is about ideas, so take action on these after this date and be open to receiving help from others to enable you to reach your goals.

Libra rules relationships and abundance comes through others. Share your vision so that you can create something better than you could alone. We are all on the same side, so consider how you can help others and

LIBRA: Rules relationships so ideas shared will be more fruitful.

the favour will be returned.

October 27 brings the full moon in Taurus. This practical sign will help you organise your ideas so draw on the power of the full moon to get mo-

tivated and approach projects confidently. Any creative projects will be particularly successful at this time.

Taurus is a creative artist and life is one long creative pursuit. Approach

life playfully and let go of heaviness.

For most of the month the sun is moving through Libra. This airy sign will help you keep a light approach.

As the sun moves into Scorpio on October 22, it is important to keep life in perspective as this sign can intensify your feelings. Use the power of Scorpio to transform the old into something better. Don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater; change the water!

Re-evaluate what works for you, develop gratitude and this will help

bring more joy into your life.

In the Tarot deck, the 10th card in the picture deck is the Wheel of Fortune. This reminds you of the cycles of life, so embrace the lows as another high is just around the corner.

Remember that this shall pass, so ride the waves of life and recognise the abundance in your life. Spot opportunities waiting to be seized. Make the most of the good times and know that you have all you to succeed this month and this energy will carry you through the rest of the year.

Sally is a qualified Counsellor, Yoga and Meditation Teacher. She works with Astrology, Numerology and The Tarot as a tool for Personal Development, helping you to clarify your vision for the future, to give you the confidence to go for what you want. For more information about personalised Astrology Readings via Skype visit www.sallytrotman.com.

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Revenge Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Empire The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Empire Chewing Gum : Sex and Violence How to... Beat Hunger

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World Grand Prix Darts Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold SPFL Round Up Premier League 100 Club Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Fantasy Football Club Highlights Premier League Legends Premier League Legends MLS Round-Up Show Barclays Premier League Review World Grand Prix Darts One Hundred and Eighty Darts Gold Darts Gold La Liga World 2015

7:00am Sporting Greats 7:30am Sporting Greats 8:00am Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 9:00am Premier League 100 Club 9:30am Premier League 100 Club 10:00am Fantasy Football Club Highlights 10:30am SPFL Round Up 11:00am Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 12:00pm Racing News 12:30pm Premier League 100 Club 1:00pm NFL: Detroit @ Seattle 2:00pm Super League Fulltime 2:30pm How the 2015 ICC World Cup Was Won 4:30pm WWE From the Vault 4:45pm WWE From the Vault 5:00pm WWE From the Vault 5:15pm WWE SmackDown!

7:15pm NFL: Detroit @ Seattle 8:15pm Super League Gold 8:30pm Grand National/Kent Derby 06.10 (Sittingbourne) 11:00pm La Liga World 2015

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 12:45pm Thief Trackers 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Decimate 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Home Away From Home 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off 10:00pm Doctor Foster 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm A Question of Sport 12:05am The Food Bank: 1:05am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:15am Homes Under the Hammer 8:15am Flog it! Trade Secrets 8:45am Thief Trackers 9:15am See Hear 9:45am Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Bergerac 2:50pm Cash in the Attic 3:30pm A Taste of Britain 4:00pm Best Bakes Ever 4:45pm Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild 5:45pm Coast 6:15pm Flog It! 6:55pm Party Political Broadcast by the Conservative Party 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Trawlerman Special: The Prawn Wars 10:00pm Face of Britain by Simon Schama 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight

6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Who's Doing the Dishes?

5:00pm Rugby World Cup 2015 7:45pm Local News and Weather 7:50pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm All Star Mr and Mrs 10:00pm Midwinter of the Spirit 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Rugby World Cup Highlights 12:30am Sports Life Stories

7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:20am Psych 8:05am Emmerdale 9:10am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 9:35am Dinner Date 10:35am Psych 11:25am The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:20pm The Real Housewives of Atlanta 1:10pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed!

2:40pm Dinner Date 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm Judge Rinder 8:00pm The Best Ever You've Been Framed 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Through the Keyhole 11:00pm Release the Hounds

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Bangkok Airport Don't Tell the Bride Asian Provocateur Bad Education Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! Family Guy Asian Provocateur Together Don't Tell the Bride Bad Education School-based sitcom.

4:00am Don't Tell the Bride

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury 9:00pm Serengeti 10:00pm Planet Oil 11:00pm The Great British Year 12:00am Oak Tree: Nature's Greatest Survivor 1:30am Serengeti 2:30am Imagine...

3:25am Planet Oil

8:25am 9:25am 10:35am 11:00am 11:30am 11:50am 2:05pm 3:05pm 4:10pm 5:20pm 5:50pm 6:20pm 6:55pm

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The Royal Where the Heart is Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Inspector Morse Heartbeat Wild at Heart Where the Heart is Doctor in the House Rising Damp In Loving Memory Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960's.

Murder, She Wrote Long Lost Family Britain's Busiest Airport - Heathrow S1 Ep 3.

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Minder Minder Tommy Cooper Pawn Stars Gunsmoke Magnum, P.I. Minder The Professionals Pawn Stars Rugby World Cup Live British Superbike Championship Highlights The Blues Brothers The Blues Brothers BRDC Formula 4 Championship ITV4 Nightscreen

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The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Pets Make You Laugh Out Loud Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: Los Angeles The Obsession 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Super Skyscraper: Building London's Cheesegrater The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

Britain's Flashiest Families Law and Order: Special Victims Unit Law and Order: Special Victims Unit Drama series about an elite force based in New York which investigates sexually oriented crimes.

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10:20am The Rocky Horror Picture Show 12:05pm Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan 1:35pm The Other Woman 3:35pm One Chance 5:25pm The Goonies 7:25pm Ali G Indahouse 9:00pm Borat 10:30pm The Other Woman

7:00am 7:25am 8:10am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 11:00pm 12:00am 12:30am

WEDNESDAY TV

Hollyoaks Charmed Revenge Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Marley and Me Nashville The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

7:00am American Heist Two brothers with troubled pasts set their sights on one last bank job.

Action-packed crime drama.

8:45am The Top Ten Show 2015 9:00am Lovesick 10:45am Boyhood Special 11:15am Big Eyes 1:15pm Superfast 3:00pm The Interview 5:00pm One Night in Istanbul 6:45pm Boyhood Special 7:15pm Lovesick 9:00pm The Interview 11:00pm Big Eyes 12:50am Superfast 2:35am American Heist Two brothers with troubled pasts set their sights on one last bank job.

4:15am One Night in Istanbul

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am 9:00am 1:00pm 1:30pm 1:45pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Experience World Grand Prix Darts La Liga World 2015 Football Gold Football Gold Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Fantasy Football Club Highlights SPFL Round Up British Masters Preview MLS Round-Up

6:00pm Show 6:30pm La Liga World 2015 7:00pm A Little Bit of Fry and Waddell 8:00pm World Grand Prix Darts 12:00am One Hundred and Eighty 1:00am One Hundred and Eighty 2:00am World Grand Prix Darts

8:00am Cricket Classics 9:00am Game Changers 9:30am Fantasy Football Club Highlights 10:00am Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 11:00am Fantasy Football Club Highlights 11:30am MLS Round-Up Show 12:00pm Racing News 12:30pm Racemax 1:00pm Sportswomen - Week 1:30pm Cricket's Greatest 2:00pm World Grand Prix Darts 6:00pm WWE Experience 7:00pm Premier League 100 Club 7:30pm Triathlon: Para Tri 2015 8:00pm Super League Gold 8:15pm Super League Gold 8:30pm A League of Their Own 9:30pm NFL 10:30pm NFL: Detroit @ Seattle 11:30pm NFL 12:30am NFL

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Majority of ‘refugees’ waiting in Calais are not fleeing wars Photographs for possible publication should be sent by email with a full caption to: photonews@euroweeklynews.com

I HAVE just returned from a family holiday in Benidorm (we go there about twice a year and have been for the last six to seven years) and this time it was a family holiday to celebrate our golden wedding anniversary (God, the train robbers only got 30 years. Joking aside, I wouldn’t have changed a moment).

Whilst there, I had the opportunity to read Leapy Lee’s article in the free Euro Weekly and just had to comment on it. To quote my wife it was the same views I am always ranting on about.

We live in Sussex so we get a lot of migrant movement on the south coast.

That is, when Operation Stack is not bringing the whole of Kent and Sussex to gridlock.

Everything you highlighted like carrying on through Gandia to the nearest airport and on the plane to Syria is brilliant. At Calais and the Channel Tunnel the worst the migrants can expect is to be caught and returned to the port entrance to be released outside the gate so they can try again the next night, but the poor lorry drivers get fined £2,000 per stowaway.

I feel so strongly I could carry on ranting all day. Numerous people I know feel the same, they are not refugees as such unless refugees can travel across Europe with wads of Euros in their back pockets.

Terry Marchant, (By email)

No toll roads here MESSAGE: Please ask your Mallorca columnist to refrain from putting ideas into our local politicians’ heads. Your paper constantly refers to toll roads we have on the island, the latest occasion being the cat accident.

We do not have any toll roads in Mallorca and we don’t want any so please do not give any politico the excuse to propose them. We are taxed enough.

John Little, (By email)

Criminal migrants WITH reference to Leapy Lee’s recent article, here is a copy of a message I

Labour’s new tune THANKS for your comments on the latest insanity of rescuing the dregs of what was once the Labour party.

Corbyn comes across as an old commie, worse than during the Wilson era.

I am back in the UK and it is like having a non-stop nightmare, exworld traveller finally in a permanent state of culture shock, not to be found anywhere else in the world!!

The desire to tune in to PM’s Question Time no longer appeals; it’s the same old ‘non-replies.’ I wonder why so many of the politicians are unable to give a straight yes or no reply when asked to do so?

Now, to top it all, the Labourites have surfaced singing the Red Flag with gusto, yet not the national anthem. Pomposity knows no limits.

Sheila Thompson, (Via website)

You asked for this

Jeremy Corbyn’s popularity AS a holidaymaker from UK, I was astounded by the ignorance shown in Leapy Lee’s column regarding what is happening in the UK. Jeremy Corbyn was elected Labour leader by a majority of 60 per cent. He has held 100 meetings in the UK and his polices are very popular. Renationalise the railways and utilities. End austerity. Build decent housing for our young people.

If your brand of journalism stopped calling names and started some thoughtful analysis, journalists might again become trusted in what they write. I have rarely read a more unbalanced, biased and ill-thought-out piece of writing. Stay in Spain in the sun and stop writing these lies and distortions.

Bryan Beckingham, (By email)

received from a friend in Northern Germany: “And this is a country that has opened its doors to some 850,000 of these refugees.

“The ‘refugees,’ by the way, we have heard, are now fighting with the police in several cities, committing robberies and barricading themselves into houses, going around in gangs intimidating people for money, including knocking on people’s doors and barging in until the householder gives them as much cash as they can find, attempted kidnappings on the way to school.

“An eight-year-old girl was robbed going to school last week; four men took her phone and her pocket money which amounted to the princely amount of 70 cents.

“I now take my child to school every day, and the parents of the ones going by bus now take turns standing at the bus stop with the kids until the bus arrives.

“The police now have a patrol car parked near the school most mornings with an officer just watching.

“The problem here is that most Germans not living in the big cities have

no experience with multinational Middle Eastern immigrants and think they are like the Western Europeans in temperament and social outlook. Boy, are they in for a surprise.”

Visiting my friend a couple of years ago I was impressed and liked the way his little granddaughter was happy to take herself off to school each morning.

Now, is this a ‘blip’ in one part of Germany?

Ian Thomas, (By email)

ANGELA MERKEL needs to be held to account for this; she made this as bad as it is because she said come to Germany and we will let you in.

So, Angela, a large part of Syria and every other Tom, Dick and Harry are coming too.

Germany should be made to compensate Hungary, Greece, Croatia and other countries for the problems this is causing. I watched her on TV the other night telling other countries they must help or she will respond with threats... who does this woman think she is?

EU politicians are as out of touch as all other politicians; you are responsible for this, Angela, so you fix it!

Mike, (Via website)

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Q: What do you call a cat that can put together furniture from Ikea?

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Hexagram

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

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Cast: Guy Pearce, Cobie Smulders, Kevin Corrigan, Giovanni Ribisi, Anthony Michael Hall, Brooklyn Decker, Constance Zimmer, Tishuan Scott Director: Andrew Bujalski Two mismatched personal trainers (Guy Pearce and Cobie Smulders) are requested to take on the task to bring Danny (Kevin Corrigan), a recent wealthy man, back in shape as they attempt to work through their emotional need for each other, which they do not know how to handle gracefully.

Bimba Bosé, October 1, Model and Singer, Born Eleonora Salvatore (Rome, Italy, 1 October of 1975) is a model who often dressed to look similar to David Bowie, designer and singer who is extremely well known in Spain in her own right and as a member of The Cabriolets.

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Sting, October 2, Singer, 64 Gordon Sumner multi-instrumentalist and singer for The Police, known for such hits as Don’t Stand So Close to Me and Message in a Bottle. He also became a successful solo artist, releasing his first album in 1985.

Clive Owen, October 3, Actor, 51 British actor whose film credits include Closer, Sin City, Inside Man, Derailed and Children of Men. From 1990 to 1991, he gained additional fame for his starring role in the ITV series Chancer and also earned a 2015 Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a TV Series, Drama for The Knick.

Anne Rice, October 4, Novelist, 74 Bestselling novelist of witchcraft and vampire stories, such as Interview with the Vampire and Queen of the Damned which were made into films. She also wrote historical novels and erotic works such as Exit to Eden.

Bob Geldorf, October 5, Singer, 64 Singer and leader of the Boomtown Rats who released I Don’t Like Mondays and Rat Trap and who helped found the Band Aid phenomenon for which he was given an honourary knighthood.

Ricky Hatton, October 6, Boxer, 37 Former British professional boxer who lost to Manny Pacquiao in a much anticipated match in May of 2009. His career record showed 45 wins and just three losses.

Simon Cowell, October 7, Producer, 56 Television producer and music executive who appears as a judge on many of his own talent shows in the US and UK such as American Idol and The X Factor.

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YOUR STARS SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Some disruptions from Jupiter’s influence mean that this is not likely to be a smooth week. However, there are some niggling drawbacks that you do not even notice until they are already past. That is no bad thing because time often solves these matters. Be aware that someone is waiting for a decision on the romantic front.

LIBRA

(Sept 24 - October 23)

Making changes in your surroundings takes priority this week. You want to be ready for a busy party time ahead and that means making a special effort. You do so love making your friends comfortable and giving them pleasure.

As money is not likely to be so tight at the moment you have the chance. Your love life is going to give you pause for thought both in a good and not-so-good way.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Why has that special plan not been started? Could it be that you are waiting until next year? Best strike while the iron is hot and not delay a moment longer. While others are having a good time this week, you can steal a lead.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Being firmly in control this week shows results. Although you prefer to accommodate others, this is not the time. Once you have realised how much easier your life is when you put your foot down, there will be no looking back.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Joint efforts and team projects go hand in hand this week. Your social life will improve dramatically if you make a special effort at the weekend.

Realising and then admitting that you need others is the start of real progress. Only foolish people insist that they are self-sufficient. Sooner or later, they realise differently.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Finances may be the last thing on your mind at the moment but deal with matters now and get them out of the way. There are other directions that your thoughts are taking.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Changes are to be made as soon as possible. There are people in your life who give you nothing but trouble.

Being kind to them seems to do no good at all. Why not be kind to yourself for a change? Arrange not to be available to them all the time and they will soon find some other outlet.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Please, please be organised. Not to be so would mean problems on the financial side for months to come.

Money is good and this, combined with a romantic interest, means that you will be sorely tempted to overspend. When it comes to giving of yourself, emotionally, remember that you will only receive back what you are willing to give.

10-Star Quiz PLANETARIUM 1. According to its famous advertising slogan, which chocolate bar ‘helps you work, rest and play’?

2. Dionaea muscipula is the botanical name of which small carnivorous bog plant with hinged leaves that spring shut on and digest insects that land on them?

3. FC Saturn Ramenskoye is the name of a football team based in which former communist country?

4. Venus de Milo, the classical sculpture of Aphrodite dated to around 100 BC, is currently on permanent display at which famous art museum?

5. What was the name of the English composer who wrote the seven-movement orchestral suite The Planets, first performed in 1918?

6. What was the name of the family of American rocket boosters that were adopted as the launch vehicles for the Apollo moon programme?

7. What was the title of the fourth studio album by Wings, released in May 1975 as the follow-up to the enormously successful Band on the Run? 8. What was the title of the television series broadcast on BBC One between January 2006 and April 2007 that combined elements of speculative fiction and police procedural, featuring an officer from the Greater Manchester Police (played by John Simm) who wakes up in the 1970s after being involved in a road accident?

9. Which American professional tennis player has won the Wimbledon Ladies Singles title on five occasions: 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008?

10. Which famous Spanish romantic artist painted The Portrait of the Duchess of Alba (1797) and a picture of Saturn Devouring his Children (1819-1823)?

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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Steaming ahead this week, it will surprise you just how much you get done. A relationship that seemed to be going nowhere perks up and the chance to show just how versatile you are in that direction sees you shine.

Generally, your confidence is good so don’t be surprised if someone starts singing your praises.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) That niggling disagreement that you had with someone should not be allowed to take up your time any longer. Be sure to take the bull by the horns and get it sorted out. It may not be possible to use your charm in this situation but, if you look and sound determined enough, the message will get across.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) This is a great week for parties and socialising. Libra is shining on you and the light is shooting right through your love life. Other relationships benefit, too, and it is a good time to ask favours. When it comes to showing your affections, avoid being super-cool. This will only give the impression that you do not care, which is far from the truth.

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

TARGET: Average: 6 Good: 8 Very good: 12 Excellent: 14

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION aper, gape, grip, nape, neap, page, pain, pair, pane, pang, pare, parr, pean, pear, peri, pier, pine, ping, prig, rape, peap, ripe, aping, gaper, grape, gripe, pager, parer, prang, prier, ripen, riper, griper, paring, pinger, pinier, rapier, rapine, repair, grapier, pairing, prairie, reaping, REPAIRING

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

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Cryptic

Across: 1 Candid, 3 Angers, 8 Averted, 10 Reign, 11 Erect, 12 Precise, 13 Later, 15 Spied, 20 Emanate, 22 Range, 24 Tunis, 25 Reserve, 26 Rotten, 27 Absent.

Down: 1 Chalet, 2 Niece, 4 Nerve, 5 Edifice, 6 Singer, 7 Adapt, 9 Tithe, 14 Against, 16 Ports, 17 Heater, 18 Peers, 19 Reject, 21 Aisle, 23 Norse.

QUICK Across:

Down 1 Request urgently and

forcefully (6) 2 Earned income (4) 3 Held fast or firmly (7) 4 Well-groomed and neatly tailored (5) 5 Slipshod (8) 6 Of or relating to the teeth (6) 12 Gets ready (8) 14 Change to the contrary (7) 16 Concurred (6) 18 Respite (6) 19 Terminates the employment of (5) 21 Mound (4)

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

Down: 1 Seats, 2 No-one, 3 Achieve, 4 Spread, 5 Bring, 6 Evening, 7 Deserve, 12 Settles, 13 Flavour, 15 Attract, 16 Erases, 18 Haste, 20 Notes, 21 Stray.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Taburetes, 7 Plata, 8 Reina, 9 Lake, 10 Ants, 13 Boina, 14 Avion, 16 Diamantes.

Down: 1 Tap, 2 Blackbird, 3 Read, 4 Tyre, 5 Scientist, 6 Crabs, 9 Label, 11 Raza, 12 Cara, 15 Nos.

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Down 1 Spoons (8) 2 Enfermera (5) 4 Jueves (8) 5 More (3) 6 Wishbone (8) 7 Saucepan (8) 11 Spider (5) 13 Garlic (3)

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Across 1 Supper (evening meal) (4) 3 Sello (Correos) (5) 8 Answer (reply) (9) 9 Holly (5) 10 Pala (para cavar) (5) 12 Housewife (3,2,4) 14 Leal (persona) (5) 15 For (4)

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Across 7 Mend (6) 8 Departs (6) 9 Grow faint (4) 10 Gifts (8) 11 Adjusted (7) 13 React verbally (5) 15 Enthusiastic (5) 17 Time away from work (7) 20 Arrange systematically (8) 21 Fifty per cent (4) 22 Extreme (6) 23 Explained or answered (6)

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wander about (7) 19 Country taking part in formal talks (5) 20 Just inside Balmoral Castle (5) 21 Oasis and Nirvana dropping ecstasy (5)

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6 A Greek poet’s pigeon? (5) 9 Appraises steamiest novel (9) 14 Walter’s turned out to be a goodfor-nothing (7) 15 Essential money (7) 16 Nasty communist returned to

1 Sandals, 5 Blend, 8 Another, 9 Ideas, 10 Scene, 11 Angrier, 12 Suffer, 14 Tangle, 17 Teacher, 19 Tanks, 22 Lions, 23 Scatter, 24 Serve, 25 Satisfy.

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Across 7 Time to add spice, perhaps (6) 8 A firm is after my French principality (6) 10 They help make curls and waves (7) 11 Relish a portion of aspic eggs (5) 12 Some reach a dry African country (4) 13 Row about black river in Rome (5) 17 Sulphur taken by a youngster as healthy food? (5) 18 Diversion for wild animals (4) 22 Float freely up in the air (5) 23 Great joy comes from it alone (7) 24 Meals the queen found a problem (6) 25 Tell tales about Tralee (6) Down 1 Bird’s after big time lush (7) 2 A dramatic scene, the board get gold! (7) 3 Insurance for a hundred and more (5) 4 First person in tramp’s collection of documents (7) 5 A herb for Mr Fawlty (5)

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ALTHOUGH we all need food, and we believe we know what is what when it comes to culinary matters, there are many stories, old wives tales and myths that have become part of our life, that may not be as correct as we would believe.

Here are the Top 10 myths busted!

1. Fried foods increase heart disease risk A study released by the British Medical Journal studied 41,000 Spanish adults over 11 years, and how much fried food they ate daily. A total of 606 heart-related incidents and 1,134 deaths were registered. Researchers found rates did not correlate with fried food intake and concluded there was no proven link between heart disease and how much food fried in olive or sunflower oil was consumed.

2. Raw is better than cooked Researchers at the Institute of Nutritional Science in Germany confirmed that a raw food diet causes low lycopene, a component linked to lower risk of cancer and cardiovascular conditions, which was found to rise in cooked foods. In addition, steaming or boiling vegetables such as asparagus, cabbage, carrots, peppers or spinach was found to increase antioxidants like carotenoids and ferulic acids. Most scientists agree the secret is to balance the raw/cooked food ratio in our diets.

3. ‘Nutrient-deficiency cravings’ Craving certain kinds of foods does not mean your body has a deficiency for one or more of the nutrients they provide, according to expert Karen Ansel, who goes as far as saying: “If cravings were an indicator of nutritional deficiency, we’d all crave fruit and vegetables.” Instead, they are often related to social and/or emotional reasons.

4. Organic foods are better than regular food While organic food (grown with an orientation towards pollution reduction and resource conservation) are cultivated without pesticides and food additives, a recent study conducted at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine examining the past 50 year’s reports on organic and conventional food found that there were no significant differences.

5. Alcohol cooks away when added to a dish

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ELIMINATING EGGS: Might in fact do more damage than good.

A new study from the US agriculture department found that a percentage of alcohol remains in the dish after being cooked, in higher or lower levels depending on the cooking method. A dish with alcohol that has not being heated and left overnight in the fridge retained as much as 70 per cent of the alcohol. Baking a dish for 15 minutes still left 40 per cent of the alcohol, while a dish baked or simmered for two and a half hours retained 5 per cent.

6. Gum takes years to digest As kids, most of us can remember someone warning us not to swallow our gums because it would stay in our ‘tummies’ for years before being digested. While the flavours and sugars on the chewing gum get broken down, the base is indigestible and will go through the digestive track very slowly. But it will not take years. Instead, it will be gone in around one week.

7. Eggs make your cholesterol rocket A person’s ‘bad’ cholesterol levels increases with the intake of certain saturated and trans fats. Eggs contain very little saturated fat (approximately 1.5 grams per egg) and no trans-fat. Eliminating eggs from the diet due to cholesterol concerns might be doing in fact more damage than good, as this product contains quality proteins, vitamins and other beneficial components for the body.

8. Drinking milk is essential for strong bones

Many confuse ‘dairy’ with calcium. Even though dairy products contain calcium, which contributes to healthy bones, there are many other sources to get it from including dark-leafy greens. Calcium is by no means the only nutrient for strong bones.

Vitamin K is also vital and cannot be found in dairy (dark-leafy greens have it). Magnesium also plays an important role and can be found in almonds, potatoes or oatmeal but not dairy.

9. Low fat foods are better for your health This myth pushes consumers to go for low fat foods in an attempt to pursue a healthier diet. However, a good intake of those known as ‘good-fats’ (found in olives, almonds, fish, etc) is vital for the body. In addition, many low-fat products replace fat with other ingredients such as sugars or sodium and are high in refined carbohydrates.

10. Wooden cutting boards are a nest for bacteria The rule goes as follows: when using a cutting board, knives cause tiny cuts where bacteria, specially that from raw food, settles and potentially contaminates other food. However, a study conducted at the University of California shows that, by applying bacteria to a wooden cutting board, they noticed that its natural properties caused it to filter through the surface and settle inside, where they no longer multiply and eventually die.

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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: 32 Good: 41 Very good: 59 Excellent: 72

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION rhea pear peanut pare pant pane panes part earn earth reap rear rape rapt rant guise than thug tuna tune heap hear heart hare harp hart hunt hues area anther tent tenth tear teat nape near neat rare raise rate aunt prate pate patent pates trap trait site sent sear seat sitar taut taunt tart tiara gaunt arnet ait gate

Word Ladder WISE

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

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.

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The madness of scooter drivers WHY do they not abide by normal motoring rules?

Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I’VE been driving for about 50 years and think I’m a reasonable driver, but there is a collection of road users that are a lot more confident in my driving than I am!

I am, of course, referring to the motor scooter driver.

What is it with you lot?

I slow down to turn right and one come s f l y i n g u p t h e in s id e , an o th er comes up the outside and turns right in front of me.

I hoot and then get waving of the arms like I’ve done something wrong.

Wh y d o t h e y f e e l th at th e y d o n o t have to abide by any normal motoring rules?

Why do you drive towards me on the

wrong side of the road heading towards me and miss me by a fag paper? And roundabouts just beggar belief! How many angles are there for you to cut me up and make me brake?

You fly along in summer with a crash helmet on, a tee shirt and shorts and a pair of flip flops. Really?

Driving through traffic like a winter Olympian in the down-hill slalom will only ensure the Paralympics may be the only thing you can enter... that is of course if they can locate your head after the accident.

Pedestrians on zebra crossings are only there for target practice and what’s with the shopping piled between you and the handle bars, or the pets?

I’ve unfortunately seen a few scooter v car accidents and the scooter driver never comes off better than the car driver or the car. It’s a totally lose-lose situation.

Of course none of you reading this that ride scooters do any of this… so this article is only for all the others!

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

BELT UP: The use of a seatbelt is mandatory for all occupants of a vehicle.

AS reported in last week’s the Euro Weekly News, the Guardia Civil traffic department was carrying out intensified checks on the wearing of seatbelts and child restraints in cars as part of a safety campaign.

As a result, more than 3,000 people in vehicles were caught not wearing a seatbelt.

During the seven-day campaign, there were 2,830 adults and 206 children under the age of 12 not wearing seatbelts.

Of these adults, 1,766 were drivers with the remaining 1,064 being passengers in vehicles; 649 were sitting in the front and 415 in the rear seats.

The campaign coincided with the re-

turn to school with the aim of reducing risk to children as well as adults by raising awareness of the need to wear safety belts.

The use of a seatbelt is mandatory for all occupants of a vehicle in both front and rear seats. There must be no more passengers in a vehicle than the number of seatbelts. Children less than 1.5m in height must use the appropriate restraints for their height and, in some cases, weight and children under the age of 12 cannot travel in the front seat, unless using properly fitted and approved restraints. The only exception is if the child is taller than 135cm, in which case they can use the normal seatbelt.

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Can Spain collect IBI on illegal house?

We have been in our property since 2005 on an urbanisation of 25 villas.

At the time we were issued one common ‘catastral’ number so we all have the same number. None of us has ever paid IBI tax. Our villas are legal, but there is land adjacent that was originally planned for further construction by the same builder. Licences were granted by the town hall but later revoked by the Andalucian Regional GovernUnfortunately the ‘Junta de Andalucia’ has specifically resolved that, if the property exists physically, it can be taxed.

It sounds as if your builder never had the

ment. Several court cases are pending.

Because of this we have been informed our individual catastral numbers cannot be issued until a court decision is made. We have now been required to pay our IBI backdated four years. We have no objection to paying as we knew this would come. However I understand all properties need to have an individual number for IBI to be collected.

Can you confirm?

V.W. (Almeria)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

If the property exists physically, it can be taxed.

land legally divided into individual plots. However, the regional government has surely made its own measurements, so you must pay the annual real estate tax for the past four years.

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

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WHEN we think of facelifts, most of us envisage a huge surgical procedure that will leave us swathed in bandages and recovering for weeks, but there are now some that are day procedures being performed under a local anaesthetic.

With new and better techniques, even a full facelift is not as big an operation as it once was and other types of facelift can be less invasive. If you are not ready for a full facelift, one of these may be more suitable for your needs: The mini-lift The mini-lift improves the appearance of jowls and loose neck skin. Often performed under local anaesthetic, it is also known as the weekend facelift because it is possible to have the procedure on Friday and return to work on Monday.

The cosmetic surgeon makes an S-shaped incision around the ear, tightens tissue under the skin and removes excess skin.

The mid-facelift Great for tightening sagging faces. The surgeon makes tiny incisions in the hairline above the ear, and inside the mouth. Fat pads in the cheek are pulled up over the cheekbone to lift and tighten the area.

Non-surgical facelifts With advances in aesthetic treatment it is now even possible to get a lifting effect without surgery.

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Thread lifting Using very fine surgical sutures and small insertion needles, the doctor creates a directional grid of threads in the face. The dissolvable, non-allergenic threads provide lift and tension to the skin, resulting in a lifted, better contoured and smoother face.

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Meningitis B vaccine now at pharmacies THE Spanish Medicines and Health Products Agency (AEMPS) under the Ministry of Health, has reclassified the Meningitis B vaccine as an ‘unrestricted prescription’. No longer being classified as a medicine for hospital use, this means that pharmacies are now allowed to sell the vaccine.

‘Bexsero’ is a vaccine marketed by Novartis, authorised in the EU since January 2013. It is an injectable vaccine indicated for active immunisation from two months of age against invasive meningococcal disease.

This decision to make it more widely available has been based on the evaluation of new quality and safety data submitted by the company after the distribution of more than 1,200,000 doses of vaccine worldwide. The Ministry of

it is dispensed in a pharmacy.”

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Crying does make you feel better ONE in four 18 to 34-year-olds believes that showing emotion is a sign of weakness. This was the finding of a survey carried out by mental health charity MIND. Despite the opinions and trying to keep a stiff upper lip, the charity believes that this tendency to suppress emotions could be harmful to your mental health, believing that crying to release emotion and built-up tensions and anxiety can be good for you rather than bottling it up.

The poll of 2,063 adults found women were three times more likely than men to have cried in the last week due to feeling anxious, and they were also twice as likely to say that crying had made them feel better. Half of women surveyed also said they turned to comfort eating to cope with negative feelings, compared with two-fifths of men.

MIND said that anxiety is now almost as prevalent as depression and considered severe cases a mental health issue that can impact day-to-day life. In the last year, one sixth of all calls to the charity’s information line were about anxiety and panic attacks.

The early warning signs of Alzheimer’s

POTENTIALLY FATAL: Invasive meningococcal disease.

Health said: “This is a decision that puts Spain in line with the other countries of the EU where

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tal settings for people with immunodeficiencies and in cases of outbreaks. As a result, the vaccine was being administered to only a very small percentage of the population.

The vaccine will help protect against the most common cause of bacterial meningitis which is responsible for seven out of 10 cases of meningitis in Spain.

The bacteria can cause both meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia, both potentially fatal.

TO mark World Alzheimer’s Day, people are being asked to support local charities and associations caring for and assisting the families of those with the condition, and to look out for its signs in friends and relatives: Forgetfulness: One of the most common signs, especially in the early stages, is forgetting things on a regular basis.

Repeating themselves: Repeating several times the same conversation is a common sign and often occurs because

in many cases they do not remember that they have already said it.

Disorientation: Alzheimer’s patients are often disorientated, not knowing where they are and what they were doing there.

Hygiene: Patients often pay less attention to hygiene and grooming.

Loss of interest in hobbies: Losing interest in things you previously enjoyed could also be a sign of Alzheimer’s.

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UK research into miscarriages

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SCIENTISTS are set to genetically modify embryos for the first time in the UK. The geneticists have applied for a unique licence to be able to carry out the gene manipulation procedure to find out why some women suffer miscarriages.

Critics have voiced concerns at the technique which they claim could pave the way for ‘designer babies’ where embryos are modified and selected for certain characteristics.

Earlier this year Chinese

scientists became the first to use the technology but many experts say the procedure is not ready for human embryos as the Chinese research led to some unwanted mutations.

The institute in London which has applied for the licence said they are solely ‘interested in basic mechanisms of embryonic development’ in the hope the findings could be used to correct genetic defects. in IVF babies or prevent miscarriage.

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Are you eating enough food for your body to lose weight?

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SO here is the scenario, you have your workout routines, you are putting in a huge effort. You are mixing up your classes so that you are getting a good combination of cardio and resistance training, and you are pushing yourself to 80-90 per cent effort level every time.

So why aren’t you getting results with your weight loss goals?

One of the most common problems I encounter with new clients is that often they are misguided about food, confused about healthy food options, how much they should eat, and most importantly how often they should eat.

The truth of the matter is, if you are expect-

ing your body to perform and function like a finely tuned machine, you have to treat it like one.

How many meals in a day?

You should be aiming for five/six, broken down into three meals and two/three snacks.

Do you skip breakfast?

One of the biggest and most common mistakes, as breakfast is probably the most important meal of the day.

Are you eating a heavy meal late in the evening?

Where possible, you should aim to eat your main meal at lunchtime and have a lighter meal in the evening. You should avoid going to bed with a full stomach.

Your metabolism naturally slows down as you rest. You need at least two to three hours to digest your food before sleep.

It is never too late to improve your eating habits if you find you are not losing weight with your current routine, it is maybe time to look at other methods.

Remember Rome was not built in a day, it takes up to three weeks to break a habit and sometimes a little longer to get used to a new routine.

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San Fulgencio is in fiesta mode IN honour of patron saint, the Virgen del Remedio, includes various activities such as coronation of the Fiesta Queen

By Gemma Quinn THE month long fiestas of San Fulgencio are now under way, running until October 25 in honour of the patron saint, the Virgen del Remedio, including activities such as the coronation of the Fiesta Queen, a flower offering parade, carnival parade and children’s games.

Highlights include Friday’s, October 2, flower offering to the Virgen del Remedio, when all the residents pay homage to their Patron Saint with beautiful flowers at 9pm before a mobile disco in the municipal marquee area from 11pm.

On Saturday October 3 the carnival parade goes through the streets of San Fulgencio from 8.30pm with Torrevieja troupe ‘Aqui Hay Tomate’ opening the parade.

Sunday October 4 is the official celebration of the patron saint and at dawn there is a wakeup call with the ringing of the church bells and firecrackers before the saying of the rosary at 7am and a parade of the Fiesta Queens at 10am. Mass in honour of the Virgen del Remedio is at midday and a solemn procession with the statue of the Virgen del Remedio is from

FIESTA: Last year’s children’s games entertained the little ones all day.

8pm finishing with a firework display.

On Friday October 9 there is a parade of the Big Heads accompanied by flute and drums

through the village at 10am and children’s games at 10.30am with sandwiches and

drinks provided for the children before a foam party at 12.30pm. There is the paella competition at 2pm and traditional ribbon race at 5pm in the municipal marquee.

On October 10 there is the Techni Music Festival at the municipal marquee and there is a tractor driving contest on October 11 at 10am in Calle Pau Gasol. The annual neighbourhood dinner is at 10pm with music by La Vendetta band in the municipal marquee (bring your own food and drink).

Urbanisation La Marina hosts the fifth annual fun run on October 18 from 10am and a concert takes place in the Cardenal Belluga Municipal Theatre at 7.30pm.

The fiesta celebrations close on October 25 with a children’s musical at the Cardenal Belluga Theatre from 8pm.

BIG HEADS: Parade is on October 9 from 10am.

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Last chance TO see the show ‘Escape from Bulitz’ IT is your last chance to see ‘Escape from Butlitz’ by the Smile Charity Group this week.

Tonight (Thursday October 1) the show is at the Restaurante Fu in Avenida Baleares 36, Torrevieja and tomorrow (Friday October 2) it will be at the Casa Cultura in Benijofar.

These extra performances have been put on following such positive responses to the

performances of ‘Escape from Butlitz’ earlier this year.

Funds raised from these performances will go to the group’s three nominated charities; Torrevieja Stroke Support, The Elche Children’s Home and the Benijofar Crisis Fund.

Tickets cost €10 for the Restaurante Fu performances which includes food prior to the show and €6 for the Casa Cultura which includes a

wine, beer or soft drink per person. Food is not available at this venue, as the performance will be in the recently renovated theatre.

For last minute tickets, contact the venues themselves or they are available from the Post Room in Benijofar for the Casa Cultura show, or call 966 712 382.

Annual fun dog show AMBER LODGE is hosting its annual fun dog show on Sunday October 4 at the kennels and cattery in between La Marina and Elche.

Doors open at midday and judging is from 1pm. There are 10 classes including best in show, reserve best in show, best puppy and best veteran. All dogs are welcome with entry costing €10 for one dog and €5 for a second which entitles the dog to entry in any class they are eligible for and there will be rosettes and trophies for the winners.

A BBQ, drinks, ice-creams, raffles and tombolas will also be held during the fun day.

For more information call 680 856 235 or search Amber Lodge Kennels and Cattery on Google maps for directions.

Money raised will this year go towards the kennels continued cost of caring for three Rottweilers that were removed from their home by the authorities for mistreatments.

Severely malnourished they have been ordered to be in the care of Amber Lodge as the owners are prosecuted and the case goes through the courts so money will help with feeding, care, veterinary and medication costs.

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These nights offer diners the chance to have little curry tasters and have become the ideal way for people to try dishes they may not otherwise. They have joined Indian Ocean’s regular charity nights and fashion shows that are held to support local charities and good causes, something important to owner Mohsin Reza who has been running Indian Ocean in Doña Pepa for over a decade. Despite ups and downs with the economic crisis, the restaurant is as strong as ever and Mohsin said 2014 and the start of 2015 have been amongst the best years the restaurant has had with them welcoming new regulars and holidaymakers alike.

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THE next arts and crafts event at the Cuevas del Rodeo in Rojales is on Sunday October 4 from 11am. There will be the opportunity to meet the artists and craftsmen and view their handiwork at this unique al fresco location in Rojales, overlooking the village.

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Bignonias are spectacular climbers CAN be used for climbing over walls or through the upper growth of tall trees, or covering dead trees and gazebos Dick Handscombe

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By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

BIGNONIAS as a family come into their own in the autumn after the first rains have dampened the roots and temperatures have dropped five degrees or more.

The exuberant pink flowered Podranea ricasoliana, pink Contesa Sara trumpet vine can be seen climbing over walls, climbing through the upper growth of tall trees, covering dead trees and gazebos and even covering entire houses if let rip some years ago with no annual pruning except around doorways and windows.

This bignonia can also be used for ground cover as an almost entirely pink carpet on a bank or flat ground. In general it will flower until the first frosts and is best given a heavy winter prune each year.

The quieter evergreen Pandorea jasminoides, Bower vine, with white or pink flowers is sedate in comparison and makes a neat statement if trained in the style of a stephanotis on a wall or trained up through the leaves of a moder-

BIGNONIAS: Come into their own.

ate sized carob tree to flower on the top like snow on the peak of a mountain. Mine I just prune to keep tidy throughout the year.

There are still bright red orange waxy flowers on Campis grandiflora, Chinese

trumpet vines but since this variety does flower throughout the summer it is past its best in

most gardens. However it only grows to a couple of metres so a dead heading is possible and this will still stimulate some new flowering shoots.

The last to flower are the less exuberant red, orange and yellow Tecomaria capensis, Cape honeysuckle, plants. In general these make colourful statements in mixed hedgerows or on the walls of houses or sheds.

But with patience they can be trained to grow through open medium sized trees such as half dead pine trees.

New plants can be propagated by burying the end of new

growth into the ground or into compost filled pots. Cuttings can also be successful.

So added to climbing bougainvilleas, jasmines and passion flowers the vertical dimensions of Spanish gardens are a delight at present and can continue for many weeks along the coast and in inland valleys.

Lower down the heart of gardens are also colourful with strongly growing autumn flowering sages, tulbaghias or society garlics, marsh hibiscus in the shallows of ponds, euryops, margeritas, leonotis, lantanas of all colours and heights, late flowering lavenders and roses , multi-mixed coloured mirabilis etc. It is still dark being early morning so I cannot wander round the garden to see what I have forgotten.

And of course the autumn garden is not only colourful but also productive. In my case tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, courgettes, onions, carrots, radishes, lettuces, cauliflowers and a good mix of tasty basils are currently being harvested from raised beds and builders buckets. The 800 square metre allotment was given up a year ago as now approaching 80 years of age, an increase of thievery, tribes of roaming wild boar now that a decreasing number of hunters can’t control their numbers, and kilos of wind-blown and water-borne weed seeds make the once very productive vegetable growing campo around our village both physically and economically non-viable. Sadly it is now almost entirely abandoned. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com September 2015

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Tips and tricks for autumn IS the best season to prepare for colder temperatures

By Maria José Fernandez IT is that time of the year when your house needs to undergo a comprehensive se t o f i n sp e c t i on s to ma k e it through the colder months.

Changes in temperature, weather conditions and aging need to be addressed to avoid having to carry out extra re p a r a t i o n s wh e n th e h ea t is back. Autumn is the best season to prepare for colder temperatures at a reasonably enjoyable temperature.

These are some of the main tips to keep in mind to get the season kicked off in great condition: • Inspect roof and gutters for debris and other obstructive objects: leaves and dirt tend to get stuck in the gutters or downspouts and it is important to clean it up before the rains do further damage.

• Change air conditioning filters: clean air filters will keep you and your family healthy in the autumn months and potentially avoid allergies and respiratory system conditions.

• Fireplace: even though the winter is not as severe in Spain, many do use the fireplace to save in electricity.

Make sure to check the damper and

AUTUMN LEAVES: Important to clean roof and gutters before they do damage. hire a professional chimney sweep if needed.

• Check windows and doors for draughts: a lot of the air con power is lost through doors and windows so it is smart to go around the house fixing p o te n tial c ra c ks a s w e ll a s a dding

thicker curtain pieces to keep the heat in.

• If you live in an especially rainy area, make sure to clear out outdoor or pool furniture and cushions, to prevent the m from bre a king a nd fa ding through the colder months.

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Immo Carpe Diem: Seize the day and buy with confidence THE estate agent has built up an excellent reputation in the area SEIZE the day - ‘Carpe Diem’ - and that is exactly what the owner of Immo Carpe Diem did in setting up this real estate company more than 10 years ago in Torrevieja.

For Belgian-born Lieven Pannecouque, the name was a natural choice for him and a mantra he believes in. He has so far lived a fascinating life; he was a captain in the Military Police in Belgium where he was shot by a sniper and also acted as a bodyguard for Margaret Thatcher during a visit to Brussels in the 1980s. He is a trained and qualified accountant, lawyer, and translator and has a teaching diploma in French and History.

Lieven came to Spain 11 years ago as the milder climate improved his health, and after working for another real estate company he was encouraged to set up on his own and Immo Carpe Diem was born. Over the years he has welcomed more than 500 buyers and some of them have since sold and brought another property with Immo Carpe Diem.

The family-run business also has offices in Belgium, truly serving in-

new builds: “There are hundreds of estate agents in Torrevieja but I work with just five of them that I trust and are reputable. In Belgium you have to train for three years to become an estate agent so we try and use those strict regulations here.” He added: “I also like dealing in new builds now as there are greater controls and regulations surrounding them now so the quality is much better.”

Immo Carpe Diem serves from Moraira down to the Orihuela Costa and are constantly looking for more quality properties to add to their books.

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RENTAL prices in Spain have gone up 4.5 per cent over the last year, according to new data from Fotocasa real estate website.

Fotocasa reported that the average price per square metre for rentals has reached €7.07 per month.

Since they reached their highest levels in May 2007 (€10.12 per square metre per month), rental prices have plummeted all over Spain.

Aragon is the region where rental prices had fallen the most (41.7 per cent), followed by Valencia (35.5 per cent), Cantabria (35.4 per cent), Castilla-La Mancha (35.4 per cent), Murcia (30.9 per cent), Asturias (27.8 per cent) and Andalucia (27.6 per cent).

Yet now prices are once again on the up, Fotocasa said, with Madrid, Extremadura and Cataluña registering small, steady, increases.

The most expensive place to rent is currently the Basque Country (€10.15 per square metre per month) followed by Madrid (€9.69) and Cataluña (€9.39), while Extremadura (€4.64) and Castilla-La Mancha (€4.68) remain the cheapest.

Regarding August prices, of a total of 322 towns studied by Fotocasa, 164 registered increases in rent, whereas in another 140 towns

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Rental prices see steady increase over last year

GOING UP: Rental prices are slowly increasing again but still have a way to go to reach the highs of 2007. they were found to have dropped. Rent remained stable in just 18 of the towns.

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Resale prices up SECONDHAND home market throughout Spain buoyant

By Eleanor Hawkins

FURTHER confirmation of the recovery of the Spanish property market has arrived in the shape of a report on the secondhand home market by Tecnocasa real estate group and Pompeu Fabra University.

The report, which was drawn up after studying data from Spanish cities, revealed that prices for resale homes have increased by 3.73 per cent over the first half of the year, a significant amount considering that resales currently make up 80 per cent of transactions.

The increase is considerably better than that registered during the first six months of 2014,

1.12 per cent, which put an end to year-onyear drops since 2010.

Following the rise, the average cost per square metre for secondhand homes in the country is at €1,503, whereas at the peak time between 2006 and 2007 prices were at more than €3,500 per square metre, meaning that, although on the up, they are still much more reasonable than during the so-called boom years. The most expensive city to buy a resale home, El Mundo national newspaper has reported, is still Barcelona with an average price of €2,157 per square metre, followed by Madrid at €1,646, Sevilla at €1,082, Zaragoza at €1,022, Malaga at €953 and Valencia at €718.

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This Torrevieja based company already has over 100 properties under its management from La Marina to San Javier. They offer a complete service and can assist you in any aspect of having a holiday home in Spain. They have two key-holding services available from the basic provision of knowing your keys are in safe hands, to a more comprehensive service where you property is checked monthly and general upkeep is maintained to ensure that when you or any guests arrive, it is like walking into a hotel, with fresh bedlinen and a welcome package upon request.

A prime example of this service was with the recent rains. With so many areas flooded and damaged, home owners could rest assured that the GIWA team were checking their properties and reporting back any problems or work that needed doing, preventing any nasty shocks upon arrival back in Spain.

General maintenance services can be provided from plumbing, pool cleaning and gardening to more extensive construction and rebuilding work.

With many of their customers coming straight from buying their home in Spain, particularly through their partner company the well respected and reputable Fastighetsbyran, these clients choose to remain in good hands.

GIWA can help with changing the locks, getting TV and internet services, and getting fans and air conditioning installed. GIWA also offer an Ikea service so you can browse through the catalogue for furnishings for your new home and then simply pass the reference numbers to the team who will arrange the purchase, delivery and even installation of the items.

Collection is available from the airport and guests can print out their boarding passes in the office in Commercial Centre Torremarina,

by Aguas Nuevas and recharge their mobile phone.

If you want to make some additional income from your property, GIWA has a well visited web page www.giwa.se for rentals and they also offer property owners the option to have their property linked to Booking.com.

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Made-to-measure homes are ideal fit John Graham The property expert

YOU’RE worth it!

A made-to-measure suit and home.

I recently received an invitation to attend a special event and the dress code was lounge suit and tie but when I took a good look at my lounge suit, I realised it was time to visit a tailor.

There’s something about having a suit made-to-measure that makes you feel like you’re enjoying a real luxury, it fits you so perfectly.

Also, you get to choose exactly what you want in design and the quality and colour of the material.

OK, so a made-to-measure suit may cost a bit more than an off-the-peg one but, let’s be honest, it’s not that much, you do look great.

When you buy a new property that is already built, you are buying a standard design that the architect feels will fit the requirements of the majority of buyers.

When you buy the property, you may have to compromise on the layout and size of different rooms and also on the fixtures and fittings.

If you decide to have your new home built for you, it’s a totally different story; your new home will be designed and built exactly as you want it, and will fit all your personal needs perfectly.

Every room in your home will be exactly the right size for you and when it comes to

fittings, you can choose dream kitchens and bathrooms and all other fittings throughout your home will be exactly as you want them.

This year has seen a growing demand for new individual properties, so it’s no surprise that new building licences are at a record high in most regions of Spain.

So next time you wear your made-to-measure suit or are thinking of buying one, just think, you could also buy a new home that’s made-tomeasure and, as they say, you’re worth it!

Contact me if you would like to have your new home designed and built to your personal requirements.

John Graham. Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute.

Email. gk.ipad@me.com

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BOUNCING BACK: Even more reason to invest now.

Spain is a firm favourite target for active investors PROPERTY prices in Spain recovering strongly but peak still a long way off

By Eleanor Hawkins SPAIN is the top investment target in Europe this year for active investors, with Germany chasing its heels and the UK not too far behind, according to Knight Frank global real estate consultants.

In a recent European poll, the consultants found that 27 per cent of more than 150 investors questioned declared Spain to be their preferred investment target due, largely, to the strength of the current re-

covery balanced against prices which are still far from their previous peak.

The fundamental reasons to invest in Spain, said Humphrey White, head of Capital Markets at Knight Frank Spain, are even stronger than they were a year ago.

Meanwhile, 25.4 per cent of those questioned said they preferred to invest in Germany and 17.4 per cent said that they were more interested in UK regions.

Managing director of Knight

Frank in Europe, Chris Bell, reported: “The UK is well ahead of the rest of Europe in terms of the property cycle and has already seen significant yield compression. However, it is encouraging that rental growth is beginning to re-emerge more widely across Europe, helped by the strengthening of occupier demand and the steadily falling availability of good quality space exacerbated by the lack of development over the preceding recessionary years.�

Shared apartments sought after A REPORT issued by property advertising website idealista.com concerning shared apartments, suggests that the interest in rooms for rent in Spain has grown by 12 per cent over the last 12 months, rising from 14,664,547 online searches carried

out in the first 6 months of 2014, to 16,449,121 searches carried out in the same period for this year. It must be remembered however that whilst having a wide range of lookers, this report is based on the findings of just their website.

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AS MUCH as you love your cat, it drives you mad when you spot it sharpening its claws on the settee.

Sadly, this is completely normal behaviour for cats.

Along with sharpening their claws, which they need to do, scratching is also a way of marking their territory. After all, they are animals!

Telling them off is unlikely to help very much as they’ll probably just run away and come back when you’re not looking.

Luckily, though, there are a few tricks you can try to stop the problem: • Have their claws cut: Scratching and marking territory is a social act for young felines, especially on vertical surfaces, plus it fulfills their physical need to sharpen their claws.

If they are too long, take them to the vet to have them clipped. This is even more important as cats get older as the less active they become the less likely their claws are to be worn down naturally.

• Don’t tell them off: They’re not being naughty, they actually have a physical need to scratch things. Stopping them could even lead to

psychological and behavioural problems. A plan of action is needed.

• Provide them with toys and scratching posts: Toys and scratching posts are not only fun and a way to keep them happy, they will also eventually become their go-to place to sharpen their claws.

Although every cat is different, this type of item is never amiss at home and is bound to distract your pet from the sofa.

• Other solutions: Covering sofas with thick material, covers or plastic sheets is a good way to stop their claws getting through to the upholstery.

Another trick is to use tinfoil. Cats hate it, and the feel of it will probably put them off.

A slightly more drastic method is to use a water spray. Eventually, if done with care so as not to cause harm, cats will associate the action with the nasty water spray and desist.

And of course, never praise your cat after it has been scratching the sofa or he/she will come to think of it as a positive thing.

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Dogs are what they eat so go for quality DOG FOOD standards are variable so checking the main ingredients is important

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Food Secrets: Dog foods do vary in quality. So do the companies that make the foods. To some companies, quality is only a word. To others, it’s a way of life.

Ultimately, the quality of a dog food is best measured by your dog; how your dog performs on the food, how he looks, feels and acts are the best measures of the quality of any food.

At least 80 per cent of my clients that report behavioural problems find that a change of food changes the unwanted behaviour.

No matter what a food company claims, unless your dog has bright eyes, silky hair, supple skin and is not overweight, then the food is not right for him.

Not all dogs do well on a particular brand of food; some dogs simply do better than others.

Most foods are categorised as ‘Econo-

CONDITION: If your dog doesn’t seem healthy, try changing his food. my,’ ‘Regular,’ ‘Premium,’ ‘Super Premium’ and ‘Performance.’ Regular and Premium foods are not formulated like a Super Premium or Performance food.

Dogs have simple stomachs and short digestive tracts for digesting meat. They also lack the saliva enzyme, amylase, which is necessary for pre-digesting starch. Dogs have adapted to foods with high vegetable protein levels, although they perform better when fed foods high in meat protein and animal fats.

Checking the label of a Super Premium

or Performance food, an animal protein will be listed as the first or second major ingredient. These should include either chicken, or turkey meat, poultry by-products, meals, meat or pork meals or other animal byproducts. A least two sources of fat or oil should be included for adequate energy and essential fatty acids.

To sum it all up, then; let’s compare Regular/Economic foods to Regular Petrol, then compare a Premium food to a Premium petrol, and of course Super Premium food to a Super Premium petrol.

Changes for the new season AUTUMN is here and there are a variety of things to keep in mind to make your pet’s seasonal change process much easier.

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• Autumn is usually the season where rodents seek shelter from the colder temperatures. Any rodenticides could seriously damage the health of your pet if eaten or drunk so make sure not to leave them where they can get at them.

• Fleas and ticks usually increase in this period of the year, so it is a good idea to use tick control and check pets frequently.

• Some pets get less exercise during the colder months so it is important to adjust their food intake to avoid them gaining excessive weight.

• Seasonal allergies can come about during autumn.

Some of the most common are rhinitis, with symptoms going from sneezing to loud snorting or snoring as well as discharge from your dog’s nose.

AUTUMN: Different seasons have different requirements.

• Due to the shortened days, it is possible you will be walking your dogs in the dark, so it would be wise to invest in reflective gear for your pet and yourself.

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Do civil liberties groups endanger us when they question monitoring?

ANTI-TERRORISM police are keeping tabs on suspected British Jihadists but human rights groups are complaining Nora Johnson

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist.

To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

NEWS that MI5 and anti-terrorism police are monitoring more than 3,000 home-grown jihadists (including teenagers) plotting to attack the UK was met with the usual slagging off from the usual suspects.

Shami Chakrabarti, Director of civil rights group, Liberty, said the security services mustn’t be given a blank cheque. Heck, that’s not unlike someone saying I shouldn’t be given a Mayfair mansion. No one’s ever suggested it, and I’ve never asked.

Ms Chakrabarti and other doubters/appeasers/apologists have completely lost the plot. They see everything in terms of civil liberties

SECURITY: There are over 3,000 suspected Jihadists in the UK.

The doubters and apeasers have completely lost the plot

and would rather give potential terrorists the opportunity to plan and coordinate actions in the UK and elsewhere. They have enormous clout but no responsibility. They’re not ac-

countable for upholding the safety and security of UK citizens going about their lawful business. Yet when terrorists pull it off and create chaos, they’re the first to start sniping at the security services for their failure.

Indeed, major home-grown jihadist threats in the UK and across Europe have now combined with an opendoor policy on refugees/migrants from war-torn Muslim countries: What could possibly go wrong? Well, Chancellor Merkel, great timing; all those ‘Welcome Refugees’ flags welcoming thousands of young migrant males just as all this is happening and the US military strategy has all but collapsed!

Maybe Ms Chakrabarti would feel more at home in somewhere like Saudi Arabia where a young man is facing crucifixion after beheading for attending an anti-government protest when he was just 17?

And finally, some positive news: British police are dropping part of their case involving alleged sex abuse against Sir Cliff Richard. In their pursuit of Cliff Richard, aren’t they simply over-compensating for their failure to bring Savile to justice?

The aerial footage of the police raid on Cliff Richard’s home broadcast on BBC was nothing less than a modernday witch hunt. Hopefully, his anticipated comeback tour will help restore his good reputation. Then at least some goodwill may come from such unacceptable police (and media) harassment.

Confidence in the British police is falling faster than global markets on one of their gut-churning down days.

Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon. Profits to Cudeca.

An unfortunate description Baby it’s cold outside

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

FIFTY-FOUR per cent of Spaniards regard the Partido Popular with antipathy, a Metroscopia poll found. Party leader and Spanish president Mariano Rajoy won’t care because he knows that trueblue, hardcore PP voters will turn out for him, come December. Meanwhile, the waverers will vote for no-one because a) ‘all politicians are the same’ and b) they would rather stay indoors in the warm.

IT’S surprising that no-one dragged up the former Education minister Jose Luis Wert’s determination to ‘españolizar’ Cataluña’s schools in 2011.

That was as futile as trying to anglicise a Scot and sufficient in itself to merit a landslide victory for independence.

It’s unfortunate that Spanish is a blanket description for Catalans, Basques, Galicians, Valencianos, Andaluces and everybody else. A word equivalent to British would have solved a multitude of problems decades ago.

Choice expression PODEMOS politician Meritxell Genao gave the game away.

Campaigning in Lerida prior to last Sunday’s regional elections and addressing her audience in Catalan, she was interrupted by a woman praising her. “Meritxell, you’re one of us!” she

JOSE LUIS VERT: Education minister wants to ‘españolizar’ Cataluña’s schools. exclaimed but ill-advisedly said so in Spanish.

“Gilipollas...” the politician muttered under her breath, unaware that the microphone would pick up the obscenity. It was not the best of words for a woman - it means ‘silly pr-ck’ - but Genao confirmed cynics’ suspicions.

Whatever she and other politicians say to the contrary, few have any affection let alone re-

spect for the voters who keep them in work and put them in power.

Home from home THE European Union will be responsible for allocating asylum seekers to member countries.

They cannot specify a country, officials explained, although family links and languages spoken will be taken into account.

Refugees in Spain get six months protection from the state after which they must fend for themselves so it is just as well for the government that asylum seekers have no say in where they go. Otherwise Mariano Rajoy would never fill his two-year 17,000 quota in order to collect brownie points from Brussels.

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THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION, Torrevieja Branch, meet at 17.00 on the first Wednesday of each month at the Restaurante El Paraiso, Urb. Jardin del Mar 3 (behind Carrefour), Torrevieja. Contact Mike Wright, Chairman 966 722 895 or Margaret Forshaw, Secretary 966 921 996. (95455)

PILAR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, Calle Canalejas, 3. Pilar de la Horadada. Sunday Service at 11am & Thursday at 5pm for Prayer and Praise and Worship. Home groups meet during the week.

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(95464) THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BRANCH. Former & serving aircrews of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are welcome to join this convivial & friendly organisation, now in its 21st year. www.aca costablanca.org or call the Secretary on: 966 495 042 (95465) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION JAVEA BRANCH meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month @ Scallops Rest on the Arenal at 11.00am. Everyone is welcome to attend as a visitor and join the branch if they wish. Anyone needing any help or advice on welfare, or any information regarding the branch can contact either Sheila on 965 791 270 or Roger on 965 790 123 (95472) TORREVIEJA STROKE SUPPORT GROUP meets each Friday 2.45pm to 5pm in The Annex, (behind Age Concern Centre), Calle Paganini, Urb. La Siesta. Our aim is to support stroke survivors and their carers by a range of facilities from speech therapy, rehabilitation exercise, group discussion etc. For info: Louie 966 718 964 or 965 071 920, e-

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International Christian Assembly Calle Pilar de Horadada 5, Torrevieja Evangelical non-denominational Sunday services 11am Children’s church 11am House groups in Torrevieja, Los Balcones, San Javier Ladies meeting Thursdays 11am. Pastor, Rafael Restrepo All nationalities welcome 966 799 273 / 660 127 276.

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THE ninth US Circuit of Appeals on September 23 upheld an earlier ruling against a manufacturer of replica Batmobiles, saying that the vehicle’s bat-like appearance and other distinct attributes, including its high-tech weaponry, make it a character that cannot be replicated without permission from copyright holder DC Comics.

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Continued co-operation WHEN BMW and Toyota formed a partnership to work on fuel-cell tech and lightweight components, they indicated the possibility of a new joint sports car venture.

According to Toyota’s head of European operations, Johan van Zyl, the project is ongoing but the car is still not confirmed.

He stated that a decision on this will be announced by the end of the year.

CLASSIC DESIGN: The thriving historic motor racing scene is the place to see beautiful old cars like the one pictured, above, in action.

By John Smith HISTORIC Porsche racing cars had many victories at the 24-hour classics of Le Mans and Daytona. And they also celebrated successes at 1,000-kilometre events circuits such as the Nürburgring.

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hicles have written motorsport history and have gained in value in recent years,” said Jens Walther, President & CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America in Santa Ana, California.

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New Mini Clubman is unveiled in Frankfurt ALTHOUGH some news had previously been released about the new Mini Clubman, it was actually introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which has just closed after a very successful 11 days and many new car launches.

According to manufacturers BMW, the Clubman combines the technological advances of the latest model generation with sophisticated vehicle characteristics and numerous equipment

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so be seen on European race tracks. An increasing number of owners are now recognising how important it is for future gain that such vehicles undergo a true to original restoration.”

The figurehead for the new business service is the now completed restoration of a Porsche 917K which is 40 years old.

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How you can save money on everyday motoring costs WHICH? survey asks members for their ideas on economising RUNNING and maintaining a car comes with unavoidable expenses, but there are plenty of ways to trim these costs.

Consumer champions Which? know because every month they survey thousands of Which? members to see how they save money on everyday bills, services and purchases. In March 2015, they asked 552 members how they cut costs. Here’s a selection of their best ideas.

Breakdown cover that doesn’t break the bank Some sort of breakdown cover is essential, but that doesn’t mean you have to buy one direct from a breakdown service. Many members said they saved money by getting cover with their packaged bank account.

Don’t dismiss independent garages Getting your car serviced by an independent garage, rather than an official dealer was one of the most commonly mentioned ways of saving money. The only downside could be not getting an

TIPS: More than 500 drivers responded with their favourite suggestions. official dealer’s stamp in the servicerecord book, which could affect the resale price of the car.

Take the pain out of parking

One Which? member told them he saves a great deal of money by purchasing an annual off-peak parking ticket, which can be used before 10am and after

3pm in most of his hometown’s car parks.

More information on the Which? website, found at: http://www.which.co.uk

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Day’s golf at Villamartin for TMGS

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ON Wednesday, September 23, Villamartin saw 34 members and guests find the course in great condition with the greens recovering well from recent maintenance.

Ron Griffin knows which side his bread is buttered; he returned 36 points only to be outdone by his wife, Dee, who managed 37.

In Silver, 31 points were needed for fourth place, which Alex Goslan duly scored. In third place was Ian Parkinson, with 32, Mick Kennedy managed a level par 36 points for second place, but it was a raid by Viking Per Skarnes that took the loot with the best score of the day; 40 points!

The Gold category was a little tighter and fourth place was tied between Dag Lovas and Billy Allen on 32 points, third place went to Vernon Brown on 36. second and first was decided on lower handicap between Dave Lethaby and Gary Turner, both with 38 points, but Dave, on the lower handicap, took first.

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ON Thursday, September 24, Eurogolf played a fun team game called a Waltz, as on the first hole you take the best score, on the second, best two scores and the third, best three scores and so on.

The winners, with a fantastic score of 82, were Ian Pegg, Ken Enever, Tom Corbett and Cindi Green. In second place with 81 points were David Gregson, Colin Hobden, Gordon White and Phyllis Venables.

After the results were given Colin Hobden was presented with two trophies; the monthly Stableford Trophy and the Non-Winners Cup. Winners in Toffs were: Gold division: First place, Pino Perito with 35 points and in second place, Ian Pegg with 35 points on c/b.

Silver division saw first place go to

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TEAM game takes one, two and three scores, just like the dance!

DANCE OF VICTORY: Winners and competitors after the tournament.

Robin Richards on 36 points, and second spot to Colin Hobden with 34 points.

In the Bronze division, the winner was Mary Sanderson with 40 points,

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who was also the overall winner. Second was Craig Hall on 39 points.

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ON Friday, September 25, a rather depleted society (due to holidays and such) played Font de Llop. The course was in good condition and the scores reflected this.

The winner, with 36 points, was Tony Stead, and in second place, with 34 points, was John Barraclough.

The best front nine went to Debbie Weedon, and the best back nine to Kevin Williams.

The best guest, with 31 points, was Martin Rogers.

Nearest the pins were; third, Debbie Weedon, on the eighth, Dave Nicholls. On hole 12, Will York, and on hole 16, Terry Sharley. The 17th was won by John Barraclough.

Imanyo Golf Society Wyn Evans Salver THIS was the society’s second highest turnout for their first competition of the season.

The format was full handicap Sta-

bleford with four holes that were worth double points.

Winner of the Wyn Evans Salver, with a one point difference, was Alan

Rodger, with 43 points. Runner-up was Ian Chetwynd on 42 points.

To book for the Golf Society Christmas Dinner on December 12,

and to see all future competitions, visit www.imanyogolfsociety.com or email your name and handicap to: imanyogolfsociety@gmail.com

England pay penalty, United go top and Hamilton wins (again) LOSING start for hosts

who must now beat Australia to stay in the cup

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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RUGBY WORLD CUP – Last Saturday, England conceded 12 penalties and let slip a 10point lead as they lost 28-25 to Wales in their Pool ‘A’ game.

The hosts must NOW beat Australia on Saturday to stand any chance of remaining in the competition. Meanwhile, Ireland, New Zealand and Scotland (who defeated the USA) are in a strong position in their groups.

The other games this weekend are: Argentina-Tonga, Ire-

LEWIS HAMILTON: Driver number 44 went further clear of Rosberg after winning in Japan. land-Italy, Samoa-Japan and South Africa-Scotland.

FOOTBALL – By beating Sunderland 3-0, Manchester United went top of the EPL for

the first time since August 2013, overtaking rivals City who crashed 4-1 at Tottenham.

Arsenal won 5-2 at Leicester and Chelsea came back from 2-

0 to draw at Newcastle. Jose Mourinho said “I gave my players minus one out of 10 for their first-half display.”

There were also wins for

Liverpool at last (3-2 over Aston Villa) Southampton (3-1 v Swansea), Stoke City (2-1 v Bournemouth) and Crystal Palace (1-0 at Watford) while West Ham drew with Norwich.

WBA played Everton on Monday evening.

Brighton (Championship), Burton Albion (FL1), Portsmouth (FL2), Aberdeen (SPL) and Rangers (SCL, who were knocked out of the League Cup by St Johnstone) are still going well in their respective divisions, while Villarreal are top of La Liga ahead of Barcelona with Real Madrid third after a 0-0 draw with Malaga.

Polish skipper Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich reached 100 Bundesliga goals, quicker than any other

foreign player. After scoring a five-timer in just nine minutes against Wolfsburg, he then got a double against Mainz.

Earlier this week, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United and holders Barcelona were all in Champions League action. Tonight, 48 teams play 24 matches in the Europa League and this weekend, it’s Arsenal-Manchester United and Everton-Liverpool in the EPL while here Spain we have the Madrid derby.

FORMULA 1 – Lewis Hamilton got a terrific start and drove superbly thereafter to win the Japanese Grand Prix to go 48 points clear of team-mate Nico Rosberg in the Driver’s Championship. The next race is the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi on October 11.

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MOTOGP – Home favourite Jorge Lorenzo won last Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix at Aragon; Pedrosa was second with Rossi finishing third.

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New golf society enjoy first outing DING DONG travel to Font del Llop

By Gemma Quinn SIXTEEN players took part in a Stableford competition at Font del Llop golf course with the Ding Dong Golf Society.

It was the first outing for

the society from The Bell pub in urbanisation La Marina and they will now play every month.

The course was in fairly good condition and, while it did not favour some, it benefited the day’s top golfer,

WINNING PLAYERS: Members showing off their trophies after a good day’s golf.

José Manuel Alegre, who came first with 39 points and also picked up trophies for longest drive, nearest the pin on the 17th and nearest the pin on the 13th. Nearest the pin in two went to John Malpass.

In second place overall was Alan Coleman with 35 points and George Cooke finished in third with 31 points.