Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca North 22 - 28 October 2015 Issue 1581

ISSUE NO. 1581

22 - 28 October 2015

COSTA BLANCA NORTH YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

A dazzling donation

LOCAL charity gives €10,000 to MABS

By Buster Smith Charitable organisation Cancer Care Javea surprised everyone at a recent event held by MABS cancer support group at the Savia residential home in La Nucia.

MABS members were celebrating the fact that they had

achieved their goal of getting a respite room at the home, when Cancer Care Javea presented them with cheque for €10,000 towards the project.

MABS has secured three respite rooms in three separate residential homes throughout the province for those terminally ill with cancer.

The two organisations have joined together to fund the initiative, which provides sufferers with an invaluable service.

Cancer Care Javea was established in 1998 and has raised more than €600,000 for the cause.

MABS opens respite room See Page 40

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3,000 people join celebrations THE mayor of L’Alfas del Pi, Vicente Arques, was joined by the consuls of Norway and the Netherlands, to officially open the international day.

Over 50 stands representing 100 nationalities were present at the eighth edition of the event, a festive day which included music, food and folklore.

Nursery costs aid THE councillor for Education in Elche, Vicenta Pérez, has released information regarding subsidies to be issued for nursery fees, aimed at families residing in Elche who have children less than

three years of age attending nursery school in the municipality.

More information is available at the town hall in Altea or on the website www.altea.es.

A growing problem THE courts in Alicante have detected a worrying trend of increasingly violent minors. According to data from the prosecutor general in 2014, there were 288 cases of domestic violence filed for minors committing assaults on adult family members, mainly parents, with an average of three cases occurring every four days.

Statistics for 2015 indicate that the problem is growing.

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Pet therapy in La Nucia at the day care centre ALSO serves as a means to raise valuable funds and donations for the shelter

By Buster Smith THE animal shelter in La Nucia has organised a pet therapy session in association with the day centre of La Nucia, which was run on October 16.

Attended by elderly people from the day care centre, councillor for social welfare, Beatriz Pérez-Hickman and members of the humane society, the activity involved three dogs and two cats from the shelter.

The purpose of the sessions is to help improve the daily life of elderly people, in particular with cognitive levels and memory functions by creating a number of activities involving the animals, including grooming, feeding and introducing regular routines, forming a symbiosis between the person and pet who share experiences.

NUCIA DAY CENTRE: Pet therapy session helps improve daily life of elderly people.

It also serves as a means to raise valuable funds and obtain donations for the animal shelter.

Pet therapy is a technique based on human contact with

animals. It is a complementary medical treatment, which aids in increasing the general capacity of patients through stimulation, motivation and motor

skills. This type of therapy also helps people to relax, to be active, calm anxiety, fight depression and take responsibility.

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Clock change

FEATURED NEWS

Fall back

Celebration of Halloween has taken off in Spain in recent years KNOWN as Day of the Witches where everyone dresses up

DON’T forget the clocks change on Sunday October 25 at 03.00, marking the end of Daylight Savings Time for another year. Following the old adage ‘Spring forward, Fall back,’ enjoy an extra hour’s sleep Sunday morning.

Failed attempt Bank robbery

Photo Credit Tadeusz Ibram shutterstock

MAIL workers in San Vicente, Alicante discovered a hole had been made in their storeroom wall, located next to a bank. The attempted bank robbery was unsuccessful and Guardia Civil are investigating the case.

No violence Against women THE Council for Equality of Women in Benidorm is organising events to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, celebrated on November 25.

New technique

Scotland’s last witch

BRIDE AND GROOM: Dressed up as zombies for Halloween night.

By John Smith FAMOUS as a children’s celebration in the USA where trick or treating has seen hundreds of thousands of children across the country dress up as ghosts and ghoulies visiting neighbours for sweets, Halloween has become increasingly more popular in Spain.

It has become part of a three-day celebration running from October 31 to November 2. Halloween is known as the Day of the Witches where adults and children alike dress up and hold parties and is increasingly more popular because November 1, All Saints Day is a very important public holiday

67 is the number of episodes screened so far of the unexpected hit The Walking Dead, a TV series concerning the plight of a small band of humans still alive after the Zombie apocalypse.

when people lay flowers on the graves of deceased relatives and remember their own patron Saints.

November 2 is All Souls Day when people generally remember the departed, whether family members or not.

The entire three-day celebration is often referred to as the Day of the Dead in Spain, although this title is more often associated with Mexico.

Adults have definitely taken to walking the streets dressed as Vampires, Werewolves and Zombies with their neighbours on Halloween night which in parts of the north west of Spain is also known as the Night of the Pumpkins.

Helen Duncan was a Scottish medium who conducted séances during the Second World War. By luck or judgement she channeled a sailor who said he had gone down with a vessel but there was no knowledge of its sinking. She was considered a threat to security, arrested, tried and found guilty of witchcraft in 1944.

Quote of the Week It should not hit pedestrians, hopefully” Tesla CEO Elon Musk on a new ‘autopilot’ system for Tesla cars.

For diabetes A NEW technique discovered in the University General Hospital of Elche helps reduce blood glucose and improve insulin resistance.

The pioneering technique improves the glycemic profile of patients with type 2 diabetes .

Public school For young children THE spokesman for public education in Alicante, Ismael Vicedo has stated he believes education for up to three-years-old must also be public so schools in the province are adequately prepared for children this age.

Reality TV

Decreasing student teacher ratios DEPARTMENT of education plans to reduce the teacher to student ratios per classroom, starting with 13 schools based in the province, something that has been insisted upon by teachers unions and parents.

The decision was announced by minister for education in the province, Vincent Marza, responding to calls from teachers unions and parents association who claim the high class sizes is a contributing factor in the

large number of high school drop outs.

Thirteen schools affected by over populated classrooms will now have a maximum of 18 students per class, whereas previously there were 30.

The department is also looking at ways in which to provide public education for children up to three years, stating they intend to issue grants to existing approved private nurseries rather than build new ones.

At present the government has selected 13 schools and employed 34 teachers to trial the new scheme for children aged two years. If successful the plan will extend to other centres around the province.

Promoting Elche A UKRAINIAN television network has chosen the Palm groves of Elche to film a new reality TV show.

The series will help promote the city in Ukraine, with the series broadcast to over 27 million viewers.

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Free swimming for special needs children THE therapeutic sessions provide positive results

By Buster Smith STUDENTS with disabilities from the Secanet D’Educació Centre of Villajoyosa have been invited to use the indoor heated swimming pool at La Nucia for free.

Sessions will be provided every Thursday throughout the school year, a joint collaboration between the college and La Nucia Town Hall.

The first day saw 18 children between the ages of four and 11 years old take to the water. The children have conditions including autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and other mental disabilities.

They were accompanied by relevant professionals from the centre including therapeutic pedagogy educators, physical therapists, speech therapists and the school nurse.

The swimming sessions are seen as therapy for the children and provide positive effects.

Besides the swimming pool the children can also make use of the recreational spaces available at La Nu-

SPLASHING FUN: Children and teachers get in the swim. cia’s incredible sports centre, Ciutat Esportiva Camilo Cano, which includes play parks and a lot more.

The Secanet Villajoyosa centre is a regional school that serves children and young people in special edu-

cation from municipalities in the Marina Baixa including Altea, Benidorm, Callosa d’en Sarria, Finestrat, La Nucia and Polop de la Marina, among others. Currently the centre has four students from La Nucia.

Mayor of La Nucia Bernabé Cano remarked: “Education is our top priority in La Nucia. With this gesture we are doing our little bit to help improve the quality of life of students with special needs.”

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67 patients a day for Marina Salud THE hospital in Denia attended to an average of 67 patients per day over the summer months, a significant improvement.

Many of the cases related to typical summer problems, including bites, sun-

burn, minor trauma and injuries and gastroenteritis.

Serving a resident population of more than 40,000 people, the hospital sees a influx during the summer months of international patients. The hospital counts

on specialists working in many distinct areas of healthcare including rehabilitation, gynaecology and dermatology and also includes an addictive behavioural unit, dentistry, physiotherapy, family planning and mental health units.

Hundreds turn out for breast cancer march ALL monies raised go towards the ongoing fight

BEATING THE DRUM: A pink tide sweeps through the streets of Benidorm.

By Buster Smith MAYOR of Benidorm, Toni Perez, Social Welfare Councillor, Angel Llorca, and numerous other town hall officials, along with the president of Anemone, Maria Botella, participated in the solidarity march on October 18.

The event was organised in association with Anemone Self-

Help Group for women with breast cancer.

The march is one of the most important events for the association, to mark International Breast Cancer Day, which actually fell on Monday October 19. The march went from the main road in Poniente to Levante, finishing in the Avenida de Bilbao.

In La Nucia, the Cancer As-

sociation of La Nucia in collaboration with the department of social welfare held a ceremony in Plaza Major, which was attended by Mayor Bernabe Cano. In his speech he said: “Breast cancer is a big problem to overcome, with one woman being diagnosed every 35 minutes with the disease in Spain.�

All monies raised were donated to help fight cancer.

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Rock on in Castalla CASTALLA municipal velodrome will host the second edition of Castalla Rock on October 24, with the participation of eight local rock groups. Tickets cost €10 and will be available at the box office from midday.

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Bank steps in to help the poor MONEY will go to local disadvantaged families

Poppy parade BENIDORM Beach witnessed the Poppy Appeal parade recently. It is one of the only such parades held outside of the UK and is in honour of fallen soldiers, organised by the Royal British Legion.

Scary fun TEULADA Moraira Lions Club is holding a Halloween party on October 31, at Plaza de la Iglesia in Moraira. The free event will include children’s games, face painting, music, fancy dress and lots more.

LOCAL AID: The donation was made at La Caixa bank in La Nucia.

By Buster Smith LA CAIXA bank in La Nucia have donated a cheque for €5,000 to the department of social welfare in order to assist with disad-

vantaged families in the municipality.

Emilio Vicente Juan de Merlo, the area manager for the bank, delivered the cheque to Mayor of La Nucia, Bernabe Cano, at the offices of the bank.

Holiday scheme delay compromises jobs PRESIDENT of the hotel employer of Benidorm (Hosbec), Antonio Mayor, expects ap-

proximately 2,000 jobs will be directly or indirectly compromised due to the delay in the

implementation of the Imserso holiday programme for retirees, which will not see the arrival of tourists until the end of November.

Mayor has stated that many smaller hotels may be forced to close due to the loss of business. He said that while larger hotels will remain open, they may be forced to cut staff numbers, but believes that it is the smaller hotels that will be the worst affected.

The delay has seen many establishments which work exclusively with the Imserso programme and usually stay open for the winter period, close their doors until the government and operators of the scheme have made a final decision.

More than 80 hotels in the province are involved with Imserso, over half of which are in Benidorm and the surrounding areas. Those that do remain open are likely to cut staff by up to 30 to 40 per cent.

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Eighty-one arrests in anti paedophilia operation MEN across Spain, including six in Alicante and six in Valencia, are being held

By Buster Smith NATIONAL Police have arrested 81 people in 28 Spanish provinces on suspicion of being part of a paedophile ring which has been exchanging explicit videos and pictures featuring minors.

Six of the arrests were carried out in Alicante, another six in Valencia and 14 in Madrid, 11 in Barcelona, five in Sevilla, four in the Balearic Islands, four in Pontevedra three in Cadiz, two in Girona and the remainder in Albacete, Valladolid, Huelva, Jaen, Malaga, Navarra and Las Palmas, Guipuzcoa, Vizcaya, Zamora, Tenerife, La Coruna, Cantabria, Tarragona, Lleida, Almeria, Murcia, Asturias and Zaragoza.

All of those detained are

men, including two minors and two people said to have intellectual disabilities.

Many of the detainees were using keywords to search for images of abused children. One of the officers from the National Police Technological Research Unit has stated: “Those accused include married men with children, singles, and minors. In paedophilia there is no fixed profile and offenders stem from all socioeconomic levels.

We have witnessed dramas unfold at some homes, with mothers worried about whether the father had done something to the children.� He added that at this stage there was no evidence that the accused had physically abused any children.

The common elements were that their computers held videos

and photos depicting children being abused, including handcuffed babies, images that police have described as brutal and sadistic.

Apparently the vast majority of children in the videos and photos are not of Spanish nationality, and some have already been identified. Many of the images circulate through countries where laws and controls over such activities are non-existent or very low, such as South America, Southeast Asia including Thailand and Cambodia, where there is a high level of sex tourism, and Russia.

The investigation has been running for over a year, involving more than 300 police agents who specialise in technological research and continuously mon-

itor various channels including file sharing and peer to peer networks, which are often used to distribute and download paedophile material.

During this time investigators were able to identify dozens of culprits who were actively sharing the material.

More than 80 house searches have been carried out from

March to October, resulting in police seizing 96 hard drives, 58 computers, 68 pen drives, four tablets, 195 CDs and DVDs, 18 mobile phones, 25 memory cards, a console, MP4, camcorder and two cameras.

Police are currently analysing all of the seized material and continue their investigations.

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Treatment time reduced for breast cancer HOSPITALS in Marina Baixa and Sant Joan first to apply new drug treatment

By Buster Smith THE Medical Oncology Service at the hospitals in the Marina Baixa and Sant Joan are the first in the province of Valencia to subcutaneously administer Trastuzumab to patients diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer, in both initial and advanced stages.

Previously, the treatment had been administered intravenously, which requires the patient to be connected to a drip between 30 and 90 minutes; however, the new method only takes about five minutes.

Trastuzumab is a humanised monoclonal antibody that blocks the receptor of tumour cells thereby preventing its growth. It is effective in around 20 to 30 per cent of primary breast cancer tumours. When Trastuzumab binds to HER2 it inhibits the proliferation of the cells.

Doctor Nieves Diaz, Head of Oncology at the two centres, said: “The drug is administered subcutaneously, which re-

SHORTER STAYS: The treatment can be given in about five minutes. quires less time than intravenous therapy.

It is given by injection into the thigh and takes just five minutes, which provides greater comfort and safety for the patient, and also does not have such strong sideeffects that can make them feel ill. This

breakthrough in treatment administration helps improve the quality of life of patients by reducing their length of stay in hospital, while streamlining the use of the day hospital and health centre resources,� Doctor Diaz remarked.

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Prize draw CANCER Care is offering an overnight stay and breakfast at Terry Venables’s Boutique Hotel near Alcoy. They will draw the winner at the upcoming golf event on October 25 at Oliva Nova. Entry costs €5, and can be made on the day or at the shop.

Take control ALICANTE University Faculty of Health Sciences is developing intelligent devices to help patients take control of chronic ailments and improve quality of life.

Senior classes MORE than 800 seniors in the town of Elche have registered for the different courses and workshops at the town hall. Among the most popular are yoga and gymnastics, as well as computing and new technologies.

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Dogs help to save rhinos BELGIAN SHEPHERDS are mainly used for their all-round abilities

By Buster Smith THE Animal Day recently celebrated at Bioparc Valencia, which also marked the third edition of the Can Stroke campaign in association with Arcadys, was a huge success and managed to raise €1,862 for the Animals Saving Animals campaign.

Dogs That Save Rhinos or the Rhino Dog Squad scheme is promoted by the Save the Rhino campaign. An original project, it involves brigades of guards and dogs trained to protect the animals from poachers in Africa. Belgian shepherds are predominantly used due to their good sense of smell and ability to pursue, track and if necessary attack poachers.

More than 1,000 rhinos are killed each year by poachers, representing a figure of three per day, a worrying trend that if allowed to continue will see the species extinct by 2016.

The conservation world is mobilising to fight this situation, protection zones for the rhino are being set up and forces to combat the poachers are a priority.

The teams utilising dogs have proven an effective means to help save the rhino

EFFECTIVE: Dog patrols can follow poachers’ footprints for more than 28 hours. and so further funding is being sought.

The dogs, along with their keen sense of smell, are able to cover long distances over difficult terrain, being able to fol-

low poachers’ footprints for over 28 hours. As well as being able to locate rhinos, they are also trained to detect weapons and ammunition and are ready

to attack in order to apprehend poachers.

More information about Rhino Dog Squad can be found on the website www.savetherhino.org

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Elche reservoirs are full to the brim IRRIGATION measures save 550,000 cubic metres of water

By Buster Smith THE authorities in Elche have made great efforts over the summer months to conserve valuable water reserves, and have managed to continue irrigating the area’s fields throughout the summer drought period without any problems or shortages.

Their system has proved exceptionally effective and their two main reservoirs, San Enrique and Jose Ramon Garcia Anton, are currently at 100 per cent capacity.

The situation is almost unprecedented especially considering the prolonged periods without rainfall experienced throughout the province earlier in the year.

This is in stark contrast to the other major reservoirs in the province, namely Amadorio

EFFECTIVE: Reservoir levels high.

reservoir which is currently only at 6.25 per cent of its capacity, Beniarrés which registers 14.8 per cent capacity and Guadalest with 23 per cent capacity.

President of the irrigation

society in Elche, Angel Urbina, said it has been made possible thanks to the efforts of local farmers who have saved water where possible.

They combined their resources from the Jucar-

Unsafe drinking water detected in Alicante INVESTIGATIONS carried out by the Geographical Institute at Alicante University have detected traces of insecti-

cides and faecal matter in water that was used in the province for irrigation and for drinking water. Based on data collected by the Hydrographic Confederation of Júcar, the water is said to have violated environmental standards and could have health implications.

Chemicals including selenium, used in pesticides, as well as remains of faecal matter were detected, and poor drainage and irrigation systems are believed to be to blame along with the low levels of water due to drought, which re-

sults in a higher percentage of contamination levels.

The levels of contaminants were found to be higher than the limits established by the Royal Decree 60/2011, which governs environmental standards on water policy, and EU standards, meaning that the water cannot be used to irrigate vegetables.

Town halls around the province are scrambling to identify means to conserve water and find new sources, in an effort to prepare for next summer when supplies are drained.

Vinalopo and the wells of Hondón de las Nieves to ensure that farmers were able to rest easy, even if there was no rainfall during the summer period. The town can now guarantee water reserves will last at least until next May, in an area that contains over 500 hectares of land growing a variety of fruits and vegetables and where there is a concentration of greenhouses.

This year saw one of the worst droughts since metrological records began, causing significant environmental effects, destroying more than 182,000 almond trees and causing a 60 per cent decline in harvests across the board.

In total the drought generated a loss of an estimated €70 million and affected some 6,000 farmers and 142,000 hectares of crops.

Road death A 63-YEAR-OLD woman has died after being hit by a car as it passed through the town of La Nucia. The town’s resident was crossing the road when the car struck her, killing her instantly. Guardia Civil are investigating the cause of the accident.

Blood drive ELCHE Miguel Hernández University (UMH) will host the first of its marathon drives for blood donations on October 22 and 23 from 9am until 2pm in the Altabix building.

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Many British expats will not have the right to vote in EU referendum ANYONE who left the UK more than 15 years ago will not be eligible to have their say WHEN the final date and the final wording for what is known as the Brexit (British exit from the EU) referendum are revealed, under current rules there will be a whole swathe of British passport-holders around the world who will not be eligible to have their say.

The irony is that anyone who has been out of the UK for less than 15 years, no matter where they are resident now, will be eligible to vote, as will Gibraltarians who are represented in the EU by the MEP for South West England, as well as Cypriot, Irish, Maltese and all commonwealth citizens resident in the UK. Anyone who is British-born but left the UK more than 15 years ago, however, will be denied the vote.

The Liberal Democrat party is now proposing an amendment to

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By John Smith

GLOVES ARE OFF: Democratic right to vote will be denied to an estimated one million people. the Referendum Bill, allowing British citizens resident in the EU to vote in this referendum despite

the fact that whilst in Government, they were opposed to such an amendment. The British Govern-

ment has itself proposed a ‘Votes for Life’ Bill to let all expats vote in perpetuity at general elections

but only plan to bring this forward after the referendum.

Some will argue that if people have turned their back on Britain and have moved away, then why should they be allowed to try to influence a final decision. But others would suggest that pensioners in particular will have contributed and possibly still do to the economy and if they have the right to return to their country of birth, then they should also have the right to cast their vote with regards to its future.

Time will tell whether this matter will be reviewed prior to the referendum but with an estimated one million people affected, if people are sufficiently interested, they could consider setting up a petition on the 10 Downing Street website https://petition.parliament. uk/petitions/check. Or they can write to each of the political parties informing them of their wishes to have the democratic right to vote.

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NEWS EXTRA

Crime talk THE UMH Science Park has organised a talk on crime prevention and corrupt behaviour within companies to be given by Professor of Criminal Law at the University Miguel Hernandez, Fernando Miró, and the criminal lawyer and professor at UMH Jose Antonio Espinosa.

Court case A BAR manager and waitress from Gata de Gorgos are in court in Alicante accused of holding two women in a room at their premises and forcing them into prostitution in 2010.

Season starts THE mushroom season has begun in the mountains of the province, however due to warmer temperatures and dry ground pickers are not having much success.

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Marihuana growers accused of defrauding electricity supply ILLEGAL connection could cost criminals €12,000 as defrauded amount must be paid back

By Buster Smith PROSECUTION lawyers in Alicante claim that the culprits responsible for a marihuana plantation must also pay the electrical company €12,000 for having an illegal hook up to the mains power source and for defrauding the company.

It has become an increasingly common way in which to avoid detection used by undercover plantations. Illegal growers attempt to hide the electrical consumption in buildings that are supposed to be empty.

A recent raid in Murcia last week uncovered what police believe to be one of the most sophisticated operations in Europe, which was also powered in the same manner, via illegal hook ups to the electrical grid.

The case of the Novelda grow operation illustrated how

MARIHUANA PLANTATION: Increasingly common in empty buildings. growers were able to make significant savings on production costs of the drug, with the criminals defrauding an estimated €12,000 from the electrical

company Iberdrola. Due to the excessive amount of money involved, the culprits have not only been charged with crimes against public health for grow-

ing the drug, which can attract a two year prison sentence, but also for theft of electrical power, which attracts a fine of €1,440 and they must pay the

defrauded amount back to Iberdrola.

The Guardia Civil operation uncovered the growth operation which resulted in the arrest of three suspects. After discovering the illegal electricity hook up, they searched the premises and discovered two transformers and over 40 marihuana plants on the premises, along with 42 bags ready for sale, precision scales and other equipment used in the cultivation of the drug.

Agents found that the defendants had manipulated the electricity meter in order to have power without having a contract with Iberdrola. According to the prosecutor, the manipulation had been running since the middle of 2009 and the stolen electricity had reached a value of €12,763. The court hearing will be held in Alicante.

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Blessed with a caring heart...

Our Euro Women series is featuring women who have made a success of their lives in Spain. These outstanding ladies have been shattering glass ceilings whether in business, charity work or sports.

Maria Jose is a role model for those who know her, but she tries to be her own person.

By Eleanor Hawkins ALTHOUGH the name Maria Jose Cañete may not mean a lot to some people, she is the heart and soul of Helicopteros Sanitarios, Spain’s leading emergency service and home medical assistance company. It was the first in Spain to offer both roadside and home medical assistance.

Money has not been the driving force behind Maria Jose’s brainchild. Launched in 1988, the company is the product of her lifelong desire to help and care for people.

Today, her innovation employs more than 200 highly qualified professionals who have dealt with more than 1.2 million medical emergencies and directly saved more than 14,000 lives.

When asked, Maria Jose told us that her best achievement in life had been managing to stick to her principles and gain the respect and loyalty of those she cares for. Preferring not to speak of failures, she said her greatest discovery was realising that goodness and honesty are not actually part of human nature.

This taught her that deception and pain should never stop her in her tracks, and to remember that even when everyone else seems to be running past her, she should still persevere and keep putting one foot in front of the other.

Amazingly, in order to set up the service, she had to follow all of the protocol required to run a full airline company

MARIA JOSE CAÑETE: Still has a list of projects and dreams she fully intends to put into effect in the future.

The inspirational woman behind Helicopteros Sanitarios Our role is already inside us; all I’ve done is look inside myself and fight to always be myself. We can’t live through other people’s dreams or try to be like someone else and this was just one of the many trials that she faced.

Her long list of achievements, which include medals and awards for her work, has been reached by steady, constant hard work combined with her strongest points - perseverance, empathy, patience and compassion - which she refuses to refer to as work.

“My work isn’t work. I love what I do. I’ve got where I am by persevering through thick and thin, never taking my eyes off my goal and always looking ahead,” she explained.

So what was the hardest part?

Swimming amongst sharks, she

Fact file Name: Maria Jose Cañete Age: Over 21 Profession: President CEO of Helicopteros Sanitarios Where from originally: Born in Lucena, Cordoba Lives now: Helicopteros Sanitarios, Marbella Nature or nurture: Nature if you’re a genius, otherwise nurture Pets: One rescue dog, another two small dogs and a beautiful little cat Languages: Spanish, English and experienced in understanding the language of the heart Book or TV: Good books AND good TV Favourite title: Cinema Paradiso, ET, Hachiko The big picture or the finer details: The big picture always needs details adding in

quickly replied, and what she calls her greatest weakness: falling apart at the sight of children and elderly

people suffering.

Having come so far, many would now be happy to rest on their laurels

and admire what they’ve worked hard to create, but not Maria Jose. She still has a list of projects and dreams she fully intends to put into effect but she also expects in five years’ time, to still be in her office with her team and her family around her.

After such a busy life, there must have been many moments worth a mention, yet she firmly stated that the best part had been watching the miracle of life in action: watching her children grow up and her business do the same.

Medals, thousands of lives saved, a business to envy, what is Maria Jose proudest of?

“The loyal people who love their work and walk by my side, my children and my mother,” she told us.

Maria Jose is a role model for many women who know her, but she said she has never really tried to be like anyone else. “Our role is already inside us; all I’ve done is look inside myself and fight to always be myself.

“We can’t live through other people’s dreams or try to be like someone else,” she said.

Do you know a Euro Woman? If you do please drop us a line at eurowomen@euroweeklynews.com giving full contact details and why you feel they deserve to be honoured.

As well as being featured in the EWN a book is being produced for Christmas with all profits going to charitable organisations.

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Minimum monthly income campaign Joan Thorly beggar

UNIONS plan to petition Congress

VULNERABLE: Those living without an income.

By Buster Smith AROUND 90,000 people in the province of Alicante are living without any income.

That’s according to the Labour Force Survey (LFS) put forward today by the Secretary General of the CCOO union,

Consuelo Navarro. She said the figures would rise to 150,000 if those who receive less than €5,000 a year, such as those on benefits, were included.

The figures were presented during the launch of a state wide campaign by the CCOO and UGT unions to collect sig-

natures to present at the Congress of Deputies calling for a legislative initiative to establish a minimum monthly income of €426 for those who receive less than €5,000 a year.

Navarro said the aim of the initiative is “to protect the most vulnerable people.”

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Sea mission A RESEARCH team from the University of Miguel Hernández (UMH) in Elche has embarked on a mission to collect viruses from the depths of the sea in a bid to develop new antibiotics.

Happy camps AVERAGE occupancy rate for camp-sites in Benidorm during September stood at 72.6 per cent, an increase of 4.2 per cent from 2015, according to Hosbec.

Orchid poster THE Anti-Fire Benissa Association (ABAI) has presented its new poster of orchids endemic to the area. It is part of a fire prevention, conservation and awareness campaign, educating about the rich natural heritage of the area.

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Vineyards take up recycling opportunity THREE tons of waste paper already collected as part of innovative campaign

By Buster Smith ASPE Council appears to have found the perfect solution to an environmental and agricultural problem that is repeated year after year during the grape harvest.

The town hall has made available to all growers in the area, a free waste deposit site for the paper bags that are used by by them. All that is required is that the waste paper is compressed into square bales and deposited in the containers provided.

In the first month, this pioneering service has managed to collect more than 3,000 kilos of bags, with a dozen companies taking advantage of the service. Councillor for Agriculture in the town puts the success of the incentive down to

the fact that it has a zero cost for the producer and also helps to avoid fines for environmental pollution. The other positive aspect is that growers will no longer have to burn or bury the waste, offering a more sustain-

PROBLEM NO MORE: Paper disposed off for free. able method of production.

The cost to the council does not exceed €1,000 throughout the campaign and growers receive a certificate from the Recoveries Vega Baja that can be used to present to the Department of Health as proof of correct removal of waste.

bags used by grape-growers The waste product is transported to an authorised centre in Callosa de Segura where it is recycled into cardboard. So far the larger producers are making use of the service and the council is considering incentives to attract smaller vineyards.

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New vehicle for animal services AN AMOUNT of €10,500 has been given to the SPCA and Plant Marina Baixa (SPAP) by Benidorm Council for the purchase of new transportation to assist in the collection of abandoned animals in the city.

The extraordinary contribution comes on top of the annual provision from the city council, which now totals €30,000, and comes just days after the mayor, Toni Perez, visited SPAP’s facilities to see the improvements that have been made and find out how they maintain the centre and what needs they have.

The Councillor for Health recognised the important work carried out by the organisation, stating that if SPAP did not manage these tasks then undoubtedly it would come down to the council,which could easily generate far higher costs than the €30,000 provided to SPAP annually.

The extra money will be used to purchase a vehicle for collecting animals since the current one i s no l onger r oadworthy.

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Five businessmen face 16 years in prison BENIDORM Prosecution has requested a total of 16 years in prison for five defendants for allegedly being part of a plot of IVA fraud involving intra community vehicle acquisitions over a period of four years from 2004-2007. The defendants have asked for reduced sentences.

Among the accused is Benidorm property and nightlife owner Ramon Roman, owner of

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They are open from 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and Saturdays from 9.30am until

Servicar Servicing, which is implicated in the fraudulent activity. Due to the scale of the fraud the prosecution has asked for a €1.5 million bail to be placed on five of the defendants and €800,000 for another.

Raman Roman denies any knowledge of the fraud, which had been committed by various businesses he had acquired and believes there is no proof linking him to the crimes. The trial date is pending and will take place at the criminal courts in Benidorm.

Imserso worries for Benidorm THE delay of the Imserso holiday programme has already cost the tourism capital, Benidorm a month of business during the off season, and continued delays are likely to affect up to 60 hotels, the jobs of over 12,000 people and can lead to a loss in revenue of up to €90 million throughout the province. Some hotels could be preparing to close down for the off season instead of preparing for the arrival of guests if the issue is not resolved urgently.

III Cross Duathlon LA NUCIA will hold the third edition of the Duathlon Cross on Sunday October 25th at 10.00am, which is expected to see over 200 participants from around the

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Firework show safety improvements BENIDORM City Council has decided to increase and strengthen the security of public fireworks displays, in particular in time for the Mascletás and other major festivals in the municipality. New fences will be introduced which are stiffer, stronger and higher than before, exceeding 2.7 metres in height, and smaller mesh for higher protection, which also brings the town into line with European public health and safety legislation regarding the issue. The fences will be erected in areas where the public is concentrated and is seen as a good measure to enhance public safety during the festivals.

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Social exclusion in Alicante A REPORT reveals that inequality between rich and poor increased by 10 per cent in four years

By Buster Smith POVERTY is causing unsustainable situations in many

households throughout the province. According to a recent report from FOESSA on exclusion and social devel-

opment in Spain, 16 per cent of households are unable to access medical treatment due to lack of money.

The report coincided with the week against poverty, which has been organised as a platform to fight poverty,

inequality and social exclusion and has included talks and speeches from sociologists, members of charity Caritas, the Aracil Foundation and FOESSA in Alicante.

Other worrying statistics for the city point to the fact that there is a higher rate of unemployment and lower rate of pension than anywhere else in the province.

Alicante has a higher risk of poverty and social exclusion than elsewhere too.

Currently poverty rates stand at 31.7 per cent and inequality has grown over 10 per cent between 2008 and 2012.

The fall in average household income stands at around 11.8 per cent since 2008, representing a reduction of almost €2,000 per annum, from €15,899 to €14,023.

Conclusions illustrate that the five most difficult years of the economic recession

have left the rich, richer and the poor, poorer. Data shows that over 10 per cent of the richer population have in fact enjoyed a 6.16 per cent increase in wealth during that period, while the poorest have seen a decrease in income of up to 9.35 per cent The platform that fights against poverty has jointly requested implementation of a social inclusion programme in Alicante City to prevent the further deterioration suffered by the poorest sectors of the population.

The FOESSA foundation works on the promotion of applied social studies and sociology in Spain and was established in 1965, backed

by Caritas. It aims to provide an understanding of how development policies affect the social situation and trends of communities in Spain, and provides objective reports on the subject.

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Graffiti gone ALCOY Town Hall have finished their clean up campaign in the city to eliminate graffiti from public spaces and emblematic buildings, including the Archaeological Museum.

Not licensed AN 18-year-old boy who does not possess a driving licence drove his car into a ditch beside the 17th century castle in Denia. He lost control of the car while driving at excessive speed and suffered minor injuries in the process.

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Classrooms flooded in local schools THE lack of maintenance causes flooding forcing students to relocate

By Buster Smith THE heavy rains have caused floods in prefabricated classrooms in Elche and Santa Pola.

Lack of maintenance is said to be to blame since the water collected in the gutters, which had

not been cleaned. Although schools had already warned the ministry of education about the issue, nothing had been done, resulting in students at the schools being forced to relocate as water began entering the classrooms.

OUT OF USE: Prefabricated classrooms.

Two classrooms were put out of use that were being used by three-year old-children, causing damage to computers and whiteboards and toilet rooms became completely flooded.

The students were moved to the school dining hall to continue lessons. Parents at the school are complaining since they say they have been waiting for over a decade for the school to be expanded to accommodate the numbers, however, the works have not been done and the school now counts on five portable classrooms instead.

The councillor for education, Patricia Macia, visited the school and stated that the expansion project must be a priority of the department of edu-

cation, agreeing that the prefabricated classrooms were not a suitable solution.

A similar situation occurred in the CEIP Vicenta Ruso located in Santa Pola, which saw some of the prefabricated facilities closed due to flooding, the town hall subsequently took the decision to close the classrooms in order to carry out repairs, later stating that children will be returning to class as soon as possible.

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Rapid diagnosis for cancer patients SANT JOAN HOSPITAL detects almost 400 cases of cancer

HIGH RESOLUTION: The programme allows for diagnosis within a week.

By Buster Smith ALICANTE’S Sant Joan Hospital diagnosed nearly 400 cases of cancer via its rapid diagnostic circuit programme, implemented by the radiology department.

The programme, called high resolution, allows for diagnosis within a week, ensuring that patients see a specialist in as little time as possible to begin treatment. The majority of diagnoses are for breast and lung cancer; however, there is a high percentage of bladder and kid-

ney cancers, according to Isabel Gonzalez, head of the radiology department.

Patients who are suspected of having tumours are referred to the radiology department for specific tests and x-rays within 24-48 hours. If cancer is confirmed, imaging tests are done for further diagnosis and specialists are contacted for appointments.

Gonzalez stressed that although the process is fast, the department tries to ensure that patients go away as well informed as possible and are not

left in limbo. They know that they will be treated rapidly by a specialist.

This fast circuit process was introduced a few years ago on a trial basis in Valencia and has been increasing its effectiveness. In 2013, 240 tumours were detected in Valencia; the following year the number had increased to 376.

The installation of MRI at the hospital in 2013 is believed to be responsible for the increased detection rate.

The department of radiology has also achieved the UNE 179003: 2013, a standard for risk management and patient safety, certified by the Spanish Association for Standardisation and Certification (Aenor). It is the first in Spain to achieve this award, which aims to establish a risk management system in order to provide safer patient care, enabling professionals to identify the risks associated with healthcare and implement measures to prevent them.

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Red Cross promoting healthy habits JAVEA Council and the Red Cross have joined together to promote healthy habits to residents in the municipality.

The sixth Trobada per a la Salut programme will be run by the Red Cross in collaboration with the departments of health, youth and Marina Salud, and is open to students and the general public, with a focus on health and the importance of preventative action.

The Trobada is running from Wednesday October 21 to Friday October 23 in the Riurau d’Arnauda, and will count on the participation of over 500 students from the town aged between 11 and 16 years.

Workshops and stands have been devised to provide information on subjects such as road safety, healthy eating, and prevention of addictive behaviour, equality, sex education and other important and relevant health issues.

The scheme will also be run in the afternoon from 4.30pm, which is aimed at the general public and will include stands providing information about healthy eating, first aid and medicine along with workshops offered by the Red Cross.

There will also be tips on how to prevent illnesses like diabetes, how to deal with cardiac arrest and relaxation workshops including Tai Chi. Councillor for Health in Javea Pilar Zamora said the programme will be useful for all residents of Javea.

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Specsavers Opticas Benidorm awarded EXCELLENCE in customer service recognised JORGE MARTINEZ, Store Director of Specsavers Opticas in Benidorm, collected the SICTED Certification recently, which officially recognises excellence in customer service and support for the tourist sector in Benidorm. This national award from the Spanish Tourism Department aims to improve standards and tourists’ experiences of Spain.

Specsavers Opticas in Benidorm are part of the largest privately-owned optical group in the world with 1,750 stores in 10 countries. Due to their global presence, multi-lingual team and high level of customer service and consistency across all their stores, they are an important resource for tourists, offering them a recognised brand on the high street and a trusted provider of optical care if they need it during their holiday.

“We are very proud to be recognised for our excellent customer service and the role we play in supporting foreign tourists in Benidorm as well as permanent residents. We hope that this certification will give even more people the confidence to come and have a free, comprehensive eye test, take advantage of our cutting edge technology and benefit from our excellent customer care,” commented Martinez.

Jorge Martinez receives the award.

The store, in Calle de Gambó 2 has just introduced a new way of selecting and fitting glasses.

Imaging software on tablet devices ensures everyone receives the right professional care and advice in frame selection and dispensing for their prescription, vision and lifestyle needs. To make an appointment call 965 859 577 or visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store.

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LEFT STRANDED: Dozens of vehicles were caught as drainage systems struggled to cope.

Severe weather in Alicante province

By Buster Smith THE province has experienced another episode of extremely heavy downpours with over 83 litres of rain per square metre recorded in the coastal town of Moraira, Alicante and a drop of 10 degrees in temperature in some areas in the province in just 24 hours. Nearby Javea received 40 litres per square metre.

Alicante was the province most affected by the rain on October 13 according to the State Meteorological Agency, AEMET. The day started off

with heavy low cloud and the rain started around 9am, not letting up for most of the day.

Calpe also experienced heavy rain, with many of the town’s roads being closed by police. More than a dozen vehicles were left stranded as drainage systems struggled to deal with the excessive accumulation of water. The hugely popular Oktoberfest that is currently running in Calpe was also affected by the heavy rain and was forced to close until conditions improve.

The province remains on yellow alert for high risk of rain and strong weather conditions.

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Bike lane access BIKE lanes to link coastal municipalities by next year

BIKE LANES: Local councils have been asked to help improve safety .

By Buster Smith THE municipalities in the Marina Baixa are looking for the best solutions to connect the towns with bike lanes. The initiative started by Benidorm that has seen Finestrat linked with the tourism capital has gained more attention from other neighbouring municipalities

that now want to join the initiative, to create a path that links Alfaz del Pi, Altea, Benidorm, Finestrat and La Vila.

Residents in Alfaz del Pi and Benidorm have requested that the action is taken by the local councils, to help improve safety for those who wish to travel by bike and to connect the two towns.

Alfaz del Pi is also looking at integrating a bike path on the promenade that already links the two town beaches.

The town hall in Benidorm has unanimously approved the motion for improved bike path access and has confirmed that the plans will enter into the budget for 2016, with works starting as early as 2016.

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Machine to detect oil and dumping at sea being developed UA working on project following oil spill disaster

By Gemma Quinn THE University of Alicante (UA) is working on a machine th a t d e t e c t s i n re a l time the presence of pollutants on the surface of the sea, such as oil.

The research and development project has public and private investment and, as reported by the university, has e m e rg e d a f t e r th e disaster of the Prestige oil spill wh i c h o c c u r r e d in Galicia caused by the sinking of an oil tanker in 2002.

The spill polluted thousands of kilometres of coastline and more than 1,000 beaches on the Spanish, French and Portuguese coast,

as well as causing harm to the local fishing industry.

The overall objective of the project ‘ONTIME: Remote Operation Transfer Information Emergency Miss io n s ’ is to d e v elo p n e w advanced support tools for decision making in real time on emergency missions.

Specifically, from the Computer Research Institute of the University of Alicante they are working on an autonomous intelligent system that supports human operators on board aircraft in the process of detection and analysis of oil spills.

“Currently, the maritime surveillance missions are monitored and controlled by

a radar system. The aircraft flie s ove r the c oa s t a nd radars take information from the sea surface and it is stored in a computer for later ground analysis,” explained researcher Pablo Gil, a specialist in Physics, Systems Engineering and Signal Theory of the UA. The ultima te goa l is to a pply this te c hnology to simplify drones and surveillance missions and the work of operators.

In the event that the new system detected a spot of oil or boat during a mission, the operator can better manage the emergency and take quicker appropriate decisions.

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President of Uruguay honoured THE president of Uruguay, Julio Maria Sanguinetti, has been given an honorary doctorate by the University of Alicante.

University rector Manuel Palomar had the honour of investing the president as he also gave him a book, gold ring and white gloves “to preserve the purity and high dignity.”

In his speech, Sanguinetti called for tolerance, for fair patriotism and nationalism in defence of freedom and ethics of politics. He said: “Poverty is no shame. But there is shame in doing nothing to eradicate it.”

The Uruguayan leader accepted his honour ahead of the Ibero-American summit meeting at the university of Ibero-American leaders, entrepreneurs and academics to discuss the current crisis in democratic systems.

The university also took the opportunity to announce the creation of a ‘Latin American Campus’ to strengthen degrees in the subject and by joining forces with other universities and native teachers.

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Government to pay first €100 for textbooks VALENCIA gives green light to XarxaLlibres programme

By Buster Smith THE Education Ministry in Valencia has unanimously agreed to authorise the advance payment of 50 per cent in aid for the purchase of textbooks in compulsory education and basic vocational training for students in public and private schools in Valencia.

The move gives the green light to pay €100 for school textbooks in the municipalities throughout the province.

The incentive is part of the XarxaLlibres programme, which seeks to create the provision of textbooks by awarding grants to students.

Fifty per cent of the money

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Free course THE Department of Employment and Valencian Youth Institute (IVAJ) have developed a new course called EmprenJove. Open to young people between 18 and 35, it provides free online management training, advice and guidance. For more info call 96 584 13 00.

Business day ON November 11 the Polytechnic University of Valencia will host the Day of the Entrepreneur. There will be over 80 activities for companies looking to develop their competitive strategy and activity.

Kiddie fun LEARNING: Buying textbooks made easier.

will be made available at the beginning of the school year, with the remaining 50 per cent

payable upon return to the book banks in good condition at the end of the school year.

FESTIVAL committee Puríssima Xiqueta in Benissa has organised a day of children’s activities ‘Mig Any of Quintades’ on Saturday October 24, starting at 11.30am.

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Alcoholics do not seek help due to social stigma ALICANTE taking part in international study

By Buster Smith IT is believed that nine out of of 10 alcoholics in Spain are not in treatment and do not seek help for fear of what others may think of them.

Head of the Alcoholics Unit at Sant Joan Hospital in Alicante, Psychiatrist Bartolome Perez Galvez, said: “The key is the stigma that still surrounds alcohol abuse and when they do seek help they are already badly damaged.”

To further analyse the stigma surrounding alcoholics and other drug users, Sant Joan is participating in an international multi-centre study, whose principal investigators include a Professor of Psychology at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) of Brazil and Bartolome Perez Galvez, who is also Professor of Psychiatry at

the Miguel Hernández University (UMH) in Elche.

The objective of this research, which will develop in parts of Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay) and Spain, is to analyse the process of stigmatisation of users of alcohol and other drugs in those countries. “We also want to see how this process affects the personal characteristics of patients, such as coping skills, depression, anxiety and quality of life,” Perez Galvez explained.

He added: “Also, we want to identify how stigma processes may be related to social determinants like race, poverty and violence.”

Sant Joan Hospital is selecting 200 patients within the first month of treatment to take part in the study, with the other countries assessing 100 patients.

STUDY: Professors will look at the stigma alcoholics face when revealing their addiction.

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Dog training course ASISCAN offers an intensive dog obedience seminar in Javea

DOG TRAINING: Aspects include pulling on the leash when walking.

By Buster Smith THE non-profit association in Javea Asiscan Animal Assisted Therapy is holding an intensive seminar for dog obedience and training November 27 until 29.

The renowned guide dog trainer, Ana Suarez and other members of the Asiscan technical team, which also includes Stephanie Mallol, technical di-

rection and business administration, will conduct the course.

The main objective of this seminar is to educate owners on ways in which to socialise their pets and ensure they behave properly in society. They will receive theoretical and practical lessons in the classroom and outside practical training. Each participant may come with its own dog, provided they do not

present any signs of aggression.

Aspects including pulling on the leash when walking, effective calls, remaining still in any situation and control over food.

Asiscan have also invited APASA and RAMA to participate by bringing a dog each from their shelter to receive the training in an effort to improve their chances of adoption. asiscan.info@gmail.com

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Hotel occupancy sees another improvement SPANISH and British are driving growth in the tourism capital BENIDORM has recorded an average hotel occupancy of 92.8 per cent during the first half of October, another improvement on the figures from the same period last year, according to data released by Hosbec. Both domestic and British tourism have added to the positive figures helping to achieve the results.

Tourism from the UK is still the most important market for Benidorm, with prospects continuing to look good for the winter and through until next

summer. Major airlines have announced recently they plan to increase the number of seats and frequency of flights.

The figures represent approximately 550,000 overnight stays during the first two weeks of October. Hosbec forecast that occupancy levels for the second half of October will be around 82.5 per cent, and forecasts are also promising for the rest of autumn and next spring.

However, the recent problems involving the Imserso programme and delays created have left some hotels with a less promising outlook for the rest of October, with an estimated 4,000-5,000 less elderly tourists visiting the area. Some hotels that rely on this form of tourism have in fact decided to close for the period until the issue is fully resolved and there is sufficient activity to make it viable to reopen.

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SOFT drink brand BENIDORM has once again become the focus of the film crews, this time for a well-known international brand name soft drink which has chosen to shoot its commercial in the tourism capital of the province.

A film crew of over 70 people has descended on Benidorm from Madrid and Argentina filming in different locations throughout the city, including the Paseo de Levante near the Cruz de Serra Gelada, in the Rincon de Loix, the Poniente beach and up to the Parque de Elche.

It was estimated that the film company spent around â‚Ź15,000 in just one day for the shoot, a benefit to the economy and great publicity for Benidorm.

The municipality is becoming a popular backdrop to many TV and film productions from advertising and music videos, documentaries, TV contests and of course the hit TV series Benidorm that has recently finished filming its seventh series in the city.Â

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Municipal swimming pool part privatised

SPORTS CENTRE: Half of the changing rooms are still closed.

PONIENTE BEACH: A film crew of over 70 people descended on the area.

BENIDORM City Council have offered up for tender part of the management of the pool of Palau d’Esports l’Illa to private companies, although the main objective is to become fully managed by the town. Councillors for urbanism and sport, Lourdes Caselles and Ana Pellicer at Benidorm Town Hall have conceded that there are services the town hall is unable to manage effectively, including the maintenance of the pool water, an area where specialists are required.

The town hall will create a technical committee to oversee the process which will be made up of members from the departments of sports, health, treasury, contacting and engineering and who will

be responsible for defining which services should be outsourced. The process has been approved and will replace the current contractor, Aquatic Services SL. According to the councillors, the current contractor has breached its contract on a number of occasions, including non-payment of fees to the city council and payroll of workers, lack of maintenance of facilities and non-completion of improvement works. Councillors also have referred to the outbreak of Legionnaires at the centre which has left over half of the changing rooms closed, something the town hall are planning to address immediately upon taking possession.

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New citizenship requirements IMMIGRANTS who today wish to apply to be Spanish must pay â‚Ź185 rates and pass two exams

By Buster Smith THE new civil registry law has come into effect, with the province of Alicante now receiving 60 requests per day for citizenship; in total more than 100,000 applications are made every year.

The new rules mean that those who wish to apply for Spanish nationality must first adhere to certain conditions.

The process will now cost â‚Ź185, whereas before it was free, and applicants are obliged to pass two exams, an incentive introduced in order to measure the degree of integration of immigrants in Spain.

The first is a language test, where a basic level of Castellano is required and the other is a general knowledge test on the country, including its culture.

Up until recently the exams were not standardised and were decided by individual judges, something that has been criticised since the tests varied wildly in their degree of diffi-

STANDARDISING: Those seeking citizenship must apply at the Civil Registry. culty and sometimes even included trick questions.

To combat the issue of nonstandardised exams, the Cervantes Institute has now been made responsible for the tests, which comprise 30 questions, of which at least 15 must be an-

swered correctly, in order for a certificate to be approved.

Those wishing to sit the exams must first make an appointment at the Civil Registry immigration centre. The process could take up to oneand-a-half years. The depart-

ment admits that the new system has many unknowns as to how exactly the law will be applied in all cases or what happens in the interim period between application and appointment dates for those currently residing in Spain.

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MABS opens respite room at Savia residential home in La Nucia HARD work and dedication pays off for the cancer support group’s team of volunteers

By Buster Smith MABS Cancer Support Group has opened a respite room dedicated to cancer patients at the Savia residential centre in La Nucia.

The presentation and official room opening took place on Thursday October 15, at the Savia residence and was attended by Sarah Jane Morrison, the British Consul in Alicante; Bernabe Cano, Mayor of La Nucia; Jacquelyne Phillips (MBE) President of the MABS Cancer Support Group; Sue Reula, Director of MABS on the Costa Blanca; Director of Savia La Nucia Residential Centre Raquel Martinez; Cancer Care Javea President Jackie Evans, and official Maggie Mackenzie, together with a host of other representatives.

MABS has managed to obtain three rooms in various residences throughout the province. One of the organisation’s goals was to be able to provide a respite bed for those either suffering from cancer or terminally ill with it. Achieved through hard work and dedication by the entire team of volunteers, the money has been collected via fundraising events, donations and their network of shops.

The decision to present the rooms at this time was made in order to coincide with International Breast Cancer Day and awareness campaigns that are being run throughout the province, including in La Nucia.

MABS has chosen to collaborate with Savia residential centre because of its “excellent relationship with its patients and special attention to detail,” which was commended for “literally turning everything upside down in order to accommodate us when we have had emergencies and asked for their help,” said Jacquelyne Phillips during her speech.

MABS Cancer Support Group operates throughout the Marina Alta and Baja and has signed a collaboration agreement with Savia residential centre in La Nucia to permanently reserve a room there for

Savia Residential Centre, La Nucia

CELEBRATING: Raquel Martinez, Sue Reula and Jacquelyne Phillips.

MABS patients suffering from cancer. The organisation was also due to open another room at the Savia residence in Orihuela on Wednesday October 21, as part of the incentive, com-

RESPITE ROOM: Opening doors. pleting an objective to secure these facilities at the three residences.

Before the room opening ceremony, Cancer Care Javea made a

surprise announcement and donated a cheque for €10,000 to MABS in order to help with the payments for the respite rooms. MABS was founded as a self-help group by

cancer survivors in 1999 and now has an extensive network of groups of volunteers and supporters along Spain’s Mediterranean coast.

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Motorway gets busier THE AP-7 motorway that links the province’s main capitals of Alicante and Va l e n c i a i s s e e i n g i n creased usage with traffic

data suggesting that up to 24,000 vehicles are using t h e r o a d e v e r y d a y, r e l i e v i n g t r a ff i c o n t h e coastal N-332 route.

Pet rooster AN animal-loving resident of Villafranqueza, Jose Manuel Carmona, has an odd choice of pets. From Vietnamese pigs to ponies and horses, the man is now regularly seen strolling the streets with his dogs and threemonth-old pet rooster.

ON PATROL: Dogs have been instrumental in sniffing out drug-dealers.

Nose for drugs CANINE unit accounts for more than 110 arrests

By Buster Smith ALICANTE Local Police’s canine unit has been operational since 2012 with a team of eight dogs who have already assisted officers in making more than 110 arrests for drug trafficking.

Incredibly, more than half of these arrests have been attributed to two dogs in particular, named Inka and X. The unit has already been responsible for the arrest more than 100 people for drug trafficking, according to the National Association of Local Police dog handlers. More than half of these arrests have been made thanks to the refined sense of smell of Inka and X, both German shepherds, who are two of a team of eight dogs.

The handlers receive the dogs at just three months old, and by the time they are a yearand-a-half, they have been successfully trained to recognise and distinguish between specif-

ic odours including hashish, marihuana, cocaine, amphetamine, LSD, speed and other narcotics found on the illegal black market.

Usually dogs are trained to detect at least eight different drugs. Handlers put the dogs to the test by attempting to camouflage the drugs with other scents during their training; however, dogs like Inka and X have shown the effort is worthwhile by uncovering so many drug-dealers.

One example of a positive result was when Inka identified a blind man on a bus carrying over half a kilo of marihuana mixed in with dog biscuits, an attempt to disguise the odour and prevent detection. The man was arrested and reported to the ONCE organisation for the blind, who subsequently withdrew his guide dog. Another case saw a man who was carrying more than 10 kilos of marihuana on a bus in Benidorm ar-

rested after being discovered by the dog.

The bus station in Alicante is one of the points where the canine unit is highly active, searching coaches that come in from different parts Spain and in particular from Andalucia.

The police have stressed the importance of drug prevention and trafficking at schools and in parks, where unscrupulous traffickers have been found selling thumbnail size amounts of hashish and marihuana for as little as â‚Ź1 to young people.

This is an important area of work for the police and one where the dogs excel.

Police dogs stay with their handler throughout their working life and once they are at retirement age, at nine years old, they are given over for adoption, with the handler given precedence, as a strong bond usually forms between handler and dog after so many years working together.

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COSTA DEL SOL

Fire prevention in Adra made fun for children INFLATABLES and games made learning about a serious subject more enjoyable FIREFIGHTERS demonstrated to hundreds of Adra children how to prevent fires and protect themselves if they were ever faced with one.

The Pago del Lugar was filled with inflatable attractions and educational games which were used to illustrate the steps that the children ought to take in the event of an emergency.

The Adra demonstration brought to an end the 10th edition of Fire Prevention Week with a travelling display and activities that were aimed principally at the young.

Some of the youngsters who attended the event said it had been good fun and they learned a lot.

EMERGENCY SITUATION: Seeing how it’s done through play.

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COSTA DE ALMERÍA

Mayor’s passing

More flights

Fruity arrest

Tourist info

FORMER Mayor of Alicante, Fernando Flores, has died at the age of 95.

He was Mayor between 1963 and 1966 and President of the Chamber of Commerce of Alicante from 1967 to 1982.

AIRLINE Jet2 Holidays will increase the number of flights to the UK from February with new connections to Leeds, Manchester and Edinburgh, in an attempt to attract more tourists during the low season.

MOTRIL Local Police arrested a 37year-old man last week for alleged theft.

He was unable to tell officers where the 30 kilos of custard apples he was carrying came from or prove he owned them.

MOJACAR’S tourist information office handled more than 1,000 enquiries over the ‘Pilar’ long weekend, mainly from Spanish visitors from Andalucia, the Valencian Community, Murcia and Madrid.

Cyclist dies

Taxing time

A NERJA man died of a heart attack last week while out on a bike ride. Witnesses called the emergency services to attend to the man, who was lying in the road by Tamango Hill urbanisation, but attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.

ALMERIA senior citizens who have worked abroad and now receive foreign pensions demonstrated in the city earlier this week. They were given neither time nor help in resolving their tax position, they complained.

Lucky numbers

Bar brawl

FIREFIGHTERS attended a house in Pollença to remove a large beehive. As the bees are a protected species, the fire crew from Alcudia wanted to remove the honeycomb without them being harmed.

TICKETS numbered 24,083, which won €300,000 per number on the Loteria Nacional on Thursday October 15, were sold in Adeodato Altamirano in VelezMalaga, the lottery organisers announced.

A VICAR resident received an 18month prison term and was fined €3,200 for punching another man during an argument in a pub and breaking one of his teeth.

Dolphin found

Exports increase

A STRIPED DOLPHIN calf was found dead on the rocks at es Calo d’es Monjo in Calvia. The metre-long dolphin, weighing 15 kilos, was examined by biologists from Palma Aquarium.

MALAGA is the Andalucian province that registered the largest growth in exports over the first seven months of this year, reaching €1.05 billion, 16 per cent more than the same period in 2014.

Runaway bus

Break-in worries

TWO parked cars were damaged in Soller when a bus crashed into them. It was parked on a hill and the handbrake was not on properly. No-one was hurt.

A MAN has been arrested in Rincon de la Victoria for a wave of break-ins which had been worrying local residents and business-owners.

Marble death

Marriages over

A QUARRY worker was killed in an accident in the Murcian municipality of Cehegin when a piece of marble fell and hit him on the head.

THERE were 1,672 divorces, separations and annulments in the Balearic Islands in the first six months of 2015. According to the General Council of the Judiciary, there were 1,067 consensual divorces and 532 non-consensual ones.

Forecourt hold-up A PETROL station was robbed at gunpoint in Fuente Alamo, Murcia.

The amount taken has not been released. There were no injuries but the pump attendant was treated for shock.

Landfill protest RESIDENTS have protested at the gates of the Fontcalent rubbish plant in Alicante, denouncing the smell and health risk to neighbours of the landfill site.

Polluted water WATER samples from the Jucar, tested at the University of Alicante, have been found to have traces of pesticides. The water is sent to the province for irrigation and drinking.

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Moonstruck rider A COMPETITOR in a Padules cycle race who mooned at jeering friends after finishing last has been cleared of exhibitionism by an Almeria criminal court.

Getting hitched EIGHTY-FIVE of the 3,144 weddings in Andalucia last year were between same-sex couples. Of these, 206 corresponded to Almeria Province whose three gay marriages were all between women.

Attracting golfers TEN Norwegian tour operators specialising in golfing holidays have been on a visit to San Roque to discover what the town has to offer for golfers and their companions.

Malaga pupils get snack bags ONE month after the new school year began, children in need in Malaga Province have started to receive their free afternoon snack bags at school.

Jellyfish app gains users PEOPLE in Malaga Province are increasingly using Infomedusa, a mobile app which reports on the presence of jellyfish and other conditions on the beaches along the coastline.

Fatal crash A DRIVER died on Thursday, October 15, upon crashing his car into a wall of the Churriana tunnel on the A7 motorway near Malaga City, the 112 Emergency Services Andalucia reported.

Lotto luck TICKETS numbered 24,083, which won €300,000 per number on the Loteria Nacional on Thursday October 15, were sold on Calle Marques del Duero in San Pedro, the national lottery organisers announced.

Crop theft A MAN has been arrested in the Guadalhorce Valley for allegedly stealing avocados and other crops from farms in Alhaurin el Grande, Alhaurin de la Torre and Cartama.

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World’s first SWEDEN: Has opened the world’s first male rape centre in Stockholm to ensure gender equal patient care. In 2014, some 370 cases of sexual assault on men or boys were reported across Sweden.

Report denied DENMARK: Royal House in Denmark has made the unusual move of sending out a press release to deny a gossip magazine’s report that Princess Marie had undergone breast enhancement surgery over the summer.

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Working mums A NEW study shows that German women are some of the most pessimistic in the developed world about the effect starting a family will have on their career with only 21 per cent thinking having a child will not ruin their careers.

RETURNED to Tunisia A BRITISH man who survived the ISIS terror attack on a Tunisian beach has returned to the country four months later to thank the locals who saved him and his wife.

Beckham’s buy A GLOUCESTERSHIRE countryside mansion could be the new Beckingham Palace as David and Victoria Beckham are reportedly eyeing up the property to be their new family home.

BRITISH PRESS

Speed limits A NEW survey shows that a majority of Germans are in favour of speed limits on the Autobahn, famously free of speed limits. Fifty-six per cent of the public would be in favour of a speed limit of 150 km/h on their motorways.

JAMIE OLIVER: Home has been burgled.

Divorce payouts TWO divorcees have won a Supreme Court battle to get more money from their husbands after they lied about their wealth in the initial divorce proceedings. The landmark ruling could open floodgates for previous divorce agreements to be revisited.

Chef’s loss THIEVES ransacked the home of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s five-bedroom London home and stole thousands of pounds worth of property from his basement after breaking in through the garage.

SWEDEN: Swedish and Finnish police have together broken down a network believed to be responsible for smuggling more than a hundred refugees, mainly Iraqi nationals, across the border.

More routes NORWAY: Airlines SAS and Norwegian both announced they plan more international options for travellers from Copenhagen airport, which will include routes to Boston, Rio de Janeiro, Delhi and Cape Town.

POLICE were called after a ‘Help’ sign was seen on a car window screen. It was posted by a teenage boy who could no longer take listening to his father’s taste in music.

The teenager was apparently unaware of the repercussions of his action.

VOLKSWAGEN will be required to recall 2.4 million cars under orders from German authorities who say the company is not acting quickly enough in light of the emissions scandal.

SWEDEN: Ukraine’s economy minister has pleaded with Ikea to open in the country, saying it would show they were serious about fighting corruption, something that reportedly caused the Swedish furniture giant to pull out of previous plans.

DENMARK: The island of Samso in Denmark, which plans to be completely off fossil fuels by 2030, is being jeopardised by the government’s planned budget cuts.

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UN mission

MARK RUTTE: The Dutch Prime Minister has defended the rise in allowances.

Pay rise for the royal family KING will receive €43,000 extra PRIME MINISTER Mark Rutte has defended the hike in allowances for the Dutch royal family and their tax free status. The government announced in September that the king is to get a pay rise of €43,000.

Asylum seekers THE HAGUE has agreed plans to house an additional 700 asylum seekers in the city, with just the anti-Islam

DUTCH PRESS PVV and the senior party voting against the proposal.

Record resignations A RECORD number of 11 mayors have resigned so far this year in Hol-

land with five deciding to quit because of the atmosphere in town halls.

Unemployment up DUTCH unemployment rate remains at 6.8 per cent in the third quarter of this year. The number of jobless people rose from 603,000 in June to 607,000 in September.

GERMAN soldiers are expected to be sent to strengthen the UN mission in the North African country of Mali in 2016, supporting Dutch troops. Germany is currently engaged in an EU training mission in the south of Mali.

World’s worst burglar A MAN had to call the police on himself after getting locked inside a house in Bonn, Germany, that he was trying to loot after breaking in.

Film festival MERYL STREEP is to head up the jury at Germany’s renowned film festival the Berlinale in 2016.

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RUSSIAN P RESS

No beer ban IT’S time to consider selling beer again

BEER FOR SALE: Could once again be available at sporting events.

RUSSIA could once again permit selling beer at sporting events to increase revenues for event organisers. The Sports Minister said that it is time to consider removing the ban.

Bear killed RUSSIAN police shot and killed a bear after it rampaged through a shopping centre in the eastern city of Khabarovsk.

Police said the bear had become agitated from wounds received from broken glass in the shopping centre.

Spy jailed A UKRAINIAN national was sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted by a Moscow court of espionage and attempting to buy secret components for surface-to-air missile systems.

Antarctic funding THE state-funded Antarctic expedition has halted its research due to a lack of funding.

The expedition is financed directly from the federal budget.

Treason triples CONVICTIONS for treason

No fly RUSSIAN officials are no longer permitted to fly with international airlines on business trips. Official trips can only use Russian carriers or the airlines of other members of the Eurasian Economic Union.

OFFICIAL TRIPS: Only on Russian carriers. in Russia tripled in 2014 and it is believed the figure is to rise this year as relations with the West deteriorate. Officials associate connections with foreign organisations as a possible threat to national security.

Presidential meeting A MAN was arrested for trying to break into the Kremlin.

The 49-year-old said he wanted to speak with President Vladimir Putin. After arrest he was sent to the closest psychiatric hospital.

Embassy shells THE Russian Embassy in the Syrian capital was targeted by rebels and shells were fired as

hundreds of pro-government supporters gathered outside the compound to thank Moscow for its intervention in Syria.

Best film DIRECTOR Roman Super’s ‘On the Tips of the Fingers’ about a woman suffering from EB, the Butterfly Disease, won the prize for best film at the Russian Documentary Film Festival in New York.

Veterans visit THREE British Arctic Convoy veterans defied what they called ‘misleading guidance’ from the British foreign office and made a trip to Russia to commemorate the heroism and sacrifice of sailors who took part in the wartime convoys.

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Fewer Spanish millionaires

Help to get back to work

REPRESENTS a 21 per cent drop from last year’s figures

THOSE over 30 who are unemployed but intend to become selfemployed will from October 17 be able to claim their entire unemployment benefit in one payment in an effort to assist people to get back to work.

It is estimated that up to 150,000 men and women in Spain would be able to apply for this option.

By Declan Scanlan CREDIT SUISSE published a report on Tuesday October 13, which shows that the number of millionaires in Spain has fallen by almost a quarter over the last 12 months.

is the number of people in Spain who are considered millionaires

“It is not a political gimmick to have sound public finances,” Chancellor George Osborne on proposed Charter for Budget Responsibility.

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360,000

SECURITY FEATURES: Include a portrait watermark.

€20 bank note has been updated THE European Central Bank has co-ordinated the design of a new €20 note with additional security features which will enter into circulation on November 25.

An independent banknote designer, Reinhold Gerstetter, based in Berlin, was selected to refresh the design of the notes so they now take into account the countries that have joined the EU since 2002.

The main design changes are the map of Europe shows Malta and Cyprus, ‘euro’ is

At present there are 360,000 people who are in a position to show personal assets of at least $1 million which is around €900,000.

This represents a 21 per cent drop, 94,000 people, from figures

written in Cyrillic in addition to the Latin and Greek alphabets, and the initials of the ECB appear in nine - instead of five - linguistic variants.

New security features include a hologram, a portrait watermark and raised lines which can be felt by touch.

This latest note follows the introduction of new designs for the €5 and €10 notes and it is planned all of the original designs will be reissued with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.

BUSINESS EXTRA

Primark now in Madrid PRIMARK has opened a new store of 12,400 cubic metres in the Gran Via Madrid. This will be its largest shop in Spain and clearly expects a large footfall.

Good news THERE was good news on the job front for many people in Britain as the number of people to the end of August in employment rose by 140,000 and the number of unemployed was down by 79,000.

Wine bought MELBOURNE based Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) famous for Penfolds, Rosemount Estate and Wolf Blass wine brands has agreed to purchase the bulk of the wine portfolio of alcohol giant Diageo for £361 million (€505 million). Diageo also owns Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff vodka and Guinness.

Latest inflation figures ACCORDING to latest information released by the National Statistics Institute on October 14, the September inflation rate fell to 1.1 per cent in September. If however the cost of food, electricity and fuel is removed from these figures, then there is an overall increase of 0.8 per cent.

The largest rises in September were for clothing up 11.9 per cent and vegetables up 7.1 per cent, whilst there were significant falls in hotel accommodation and organised travel, although this would have been expected as the tourist season came to an end.

produced last year.

Credit Suisse presented the snapshot of Spanish wealth in its Global Wealth Data Book 2015 report and Spain is ranked number nine among countries that have lost the most millionaires in the last year.

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PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 148.70 -0.49 -0.33% 2.5M 77.21 +0.47 +0.61% 5.6M 111.04 -0.82 -0.73% 39.2M 137.60 +0.21 +0.15% 3.2M 69.68 -1.15 -1.62% 8.3M 91.29 +0.57 +0.63% 7.8M 28.25 +0.10 +0.36% 19.9M 42.02 +0.10 +0.24% 20.4M 108.24 +0.35 +0.32% 5.9M 57.27 +0.57 +1.01% 5.9M 82.48 +1.00 +1.23% 14.3M 28.98 +0.95 +3.39% 142.0M 185.18 +0.22 +0.12% 3.0M 122.74 +0.93 +0.76% 4.1M 150.39 +0.30 +0.20% 3.5M 33.04 +0.29 +0.89% 29.4M 98.24 +1.09 +1.12% 9.5M 62.43 +0.54 +0.87% 17.5M 104.82 +1.16 +1.12% 7.2M 51.48 +0.76 +1.50% 11.1M 47.51 +0.50 +1.06% 26.5M 130.47 +1.68 +1.30% 4.7M 34.41 +0.33 +0.97% 19.2M 74.90 +0.63 +0.85% 9.6M 105.90 +0.94 +0.90% 1.9M 93.00 -0.18 -0.19% 3.1M 119.98 -0.19 -0.16% 4.4M 44.70 +0.03 +0.07% 15.6M 76.00 +0.66 +0.88% 9.1M 58.89 -0.44 -0.74% 26.2M

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Most Advanced Rockwell Medical, Inc. Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc. Weibo Corporation Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. Gibraltar Industries, Inc. PTC Therapeutics, Inc. XenoPort, Inc. Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc. Repligen Corporation Turtle Beach Corporation

$ 13.46 $ 31.65 $ 15.54 $ 22.52 $ 21.79 $ 35.25 $ 5.58 $ 4.06 $ 2.84 $ 30.27 $ 3.21

2.37 ▲ 21.37% 3.72 ▲ 13.32% 1.81 ▲ 13.18% 2.53 ▲ 12.66% 2.23 ▲ 11.40% 3.51 ▲ 11.06% 0.54 ▲ 10.71% 0.39 ▲ 10.63% 0.27 ▲ 10.51% 2.80 ▲ 10.19% 0.29 ▲ 9.93%

$ 10.36 $ 19.29 $ 3.64 $ 23.04 $ 42.38 $ 100.78 $ 35.05 $ 3.88 $ 10.70 $ 5.66 $ 2.06

10.66 ▼ 50.71% 7.49 ▼ 27.97% 0.83 ▼ 18.57% 4.38 ▼ 15.97% 7.68 ▼ 15.34% 17.58 ▼ 14.85% 4.24 ▼ 10.79% 0.45 ▼ 10.39% 1.22 ▼ 10.23% 0.59 ▼ 9.44% 0.21 ▼ 9.25%

Most Declined Zafgen, Inc. Cempra, Inc. Qumu Corporation MYR Group, Inc. Spirit Airlines, Inc. BofI Holding, Inc. Universal Display Corporation Horsehead Holding Corp.

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc.

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By John Smith TWITTER, the highly successful social media operation has announced that it will reduce its work force by about 8 per cent which represents some 336 employees.

Jack Dorsey, the 39-year-old cofounder and now permanent CEO of Twitter used more than the standard 140 character message to advise his staff of his decision to streamline the company and gave an undertaking that ‘We are doing this with the utmost respect for each and every person. Twitter will go to great lengths to take care of each individual by providing generous exit packages and help finding a new job.’

It appears that the company is financially quite sound with profits remaining steady, but they have been unable to continue to encourage new users and are being challenged by companies such as WhatsApp and Snapchat (who are also laying off staff) hence the need to streamline.

As part of its strategy, it has appointed former Google executive Omid Kordestani as its new executive chairman.

Spanish executive in top three

By Declan Scanlan PABLO ISLA, the CEO of Spanish fashion company Inditex has been placed third in the Harvard Business Review’s rankings of the most successful CEOs in the world.

The fashion company had a net profit of €2.5 billion for the 2013-2014 financial year.

With its net sales having risen to €18.12 billion it is now the largest clothing company in the world by sales.

Isla, 51, is from Madrid where he studied law at Madrid’s Complutense University. The fashion CEO is not the only Spanish leader on the global rankings with two of his countrymen also making the list.

At number 13 is the CEO of Spanish civil engineering company ACS, Florentino Perez Rodriguez. Inigo Meira, the head of construction company Ferrovial , is placed at number 51.

Photo Credit Anthony Correia shutterstock

Twitter tweets news of redundancy

TWITTER BANNER: On the front of the New York Stock Exchange building.

Try a spending detox for autumn Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females SUMMER can be a pricey season.

Between holidays abroad, trips to th e b ea c h an d lo n g lunc he s a t chiringuitos, it’s possible you lost track of your budget somewhere along the line.

But now that the evenings are getting darker maybe it’s time to think about reining in your spending and using autumn to try and get back on track financially. Set yourself some instant saving challenges and get some money back in the bank, because before you know it, Ch ris tmas w ill b e upon us a nd you’ll be glad if you’re financially ready and prepared.

Numerous studies show that people consistently spend more when u s in g a c re d it ca rd, s o w hy not consider a credit card detox to get ac q u a in ted w ith y o ur s pe nding habits. It doesn’t have to be a longterm separation, simply try to live for one month without using your

credit card. Credit cards can be dangerous because they are so convenient. Whereas with cash, you are parting with a physical tender, so you’ll quickly notice when your wallet is empty. A credit card detox can greatly help with cash flow issues, overspending and help reduce the cycle of debt.

One of the biggest drains to any household budget is the food-shopping bill. Yes, we have to eat, but the next challenge is to try and cut this usual spending in half.

Take a close look at the food you buy and then for one month try and slash this bill in half. Stop buying unnecessary food items like fizzy drinks, biscuits, cakes and chocolate. Your waistline will thank you for it too. Commit to coming up with a meal plan so as to buy only what you need and reduce waste. And cut down on meat, fish and diary, w hic h te nd to be more e xpe ns ive than other items.

Using these tactics, you can s a ve a lot each month.

And finally, get tough with yourself and have a ‘no spend’ month.

For one month, buy only what you need. While it may seem difficult, this challenge can really reveal how much you spend on your ‘wants.’

It’s also a good way to expose your spending weaknesses, like shopping when you’re bored or de pre s s e d, or eat i ng out when you’re stressed. At the e nd o f t he m ont h, calculate your savings a nd you’l l be guar anteed your finances will be better off.

At the end of the month, calculate your savings and you’ll be guaranteed your finances will be better off.

CREDIT CARDS: Can be dangerous because they are so convenient.

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Humour in the business world 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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AS a ghost-writer I might perhaps get lucky one day. I will be invited to work on the humorous recollections of a door-to-door salesman or lady of the night. Many people with a police, hotel, or entertainment background could possibly make more money by spilling the beans in a book.

There is much humour to be found in business and many a true word is said in jest. Who sells the cheapest products, the manufacturer or wholesaler? The security guards do.

The employer was asked how many employees he had working for him. “Roughly half,” he replied. Then there was the disgruntled employee who protested that he was the only one being fired for being caught sleeping on the job. His boss agreed but reminded him that he was the only one who did so when sleeping with his wife.

We all know the Chinese make everything.

A quick-witted wag retorted that the Chinese wall was the only Chinese product that lasted

more than four weeks.’

Banks come in for some humour. The business owner confronts his branch manager. “My cheque has been marked insufficient funds, you or me?”

The Spanish civil servant complained to her colleague. “Because of the recession the boss wants us to do the same as three people. Thank God there are five of us.”

Talking of Spain leads us to focus on the holiday trade. The boss asks an employee if he likes warm beer. The answer is an emphatic no. “Do you like sweaty women?” Again, the employee shakes his head. “Good,” the boss replies. “You take your holidays in the peak of winter.”

A prospective employee was asked why he had left his previous employment. He replied that the company had relocated but refused to tell him where. Tax returns are said to be the most popular fiction in the business community.

Shoppers bear the brunt of much jest. I am reminded of the customer who complained that his expensively bought energy saving light bulb didn’t work. “It is an energy saver,” he was told. “It isn’t supposed to work.”

Tax returns are the most popular fiction.

MUCH HUMOUR: To be found in business.

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Not an occasion to stay silent I CAN endure constructive criticism but not misconstruction...

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT AS far as I am concerned, anyone who can’t accept constructive criticism is either a fool or an insecure egotist. I have always welcomed it, and indeed am sometimes flattered that anyone should take the trouble to give their opinion and advice on my efforts as a columnist.

Then there are those who completely misconstrue my writing and send both myself and the EWN sometimes insulting diatribes that I generally ignore. But not this time. The letter published last week fell perfectly into this latter category. It accused me of comparing Comrade Corbyn to Charles Manson. In fact, I did no such thing. I was actually comparing his AUDIENCES with those of past cult leaders. Read it again and weep, Good Sir. Don’t worry, I don’t expect an apology!

Then this week I received a missive from an ardent Tom Jones fan, a lady who got my statements completely upside down. It was me who stated I would never dream of describing my

PATHETIC: Sir Tom Jones’s damage limitation attempt on The Jonathan Ross Show.

ex-wife as losing her spark. Not a Sir Tom rebuttal as you suggested. Although he did attempt a pathetic damage limitation exercise on The Jonathan Ross Show by saying it was his wife Linda who had made the statement and not him. Another odious attempt to shift the blame and demean his wife even more. As for writing on hearsay, I can assure you, madam, that I knew Tom well in the early years, sharing the same manager and occasionally the same groupies! Our manager Gordon Mills tragically died of cancer when quite young.

Gordon’s wife Jo was a beautiful person, who had a great deal of input into Tom’s early years. I myself witnessed the sacrifices both she and Gordon endured while trying to launch his early career. Jo died last year, virtually impoverished, living in a London council flat. At one stage she asked Sir Tom if he could help her out. He ignored her and was, I understand, even heard to remark that he had Jo ‘on his back’! He didn’t even bother attending her funeral. I know you’re a fan, love, sorry to disillusion you.

Keep the faith, Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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The fiction department

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DESPITE MSM anti-Russian rhetoric, 70 per cent of people back Russia in its war against ISIS Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

JOURNALISTS and columnists spin news with intent to influence public opinion. That is not news, but boundaries are crossed when fiction is peddled as hard news. In early October a front page story claimed, ‘Russian jet shot down by Turkish forces.’ It was a lengthy illustrated news story but the only true words; ‘NATO had received no reports.’

The story was not even speculative; it was fiction no more credible than Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Western mainstream media has surrendered any pretence at objective reporting.

Spin has been replaced by propaganda and blatant falsehoods.

They’re worded clever; ‘MH17 was brought down by a Russian made missile’ with obvious inference of Russian being to blame. Failed state Ukraine uses Russian made missiles; thousands in the Middle East have been slaughtered by British-made weapons.

Predictably, most people now harvest information from the internet or non-Western sources.

What needs to be brought home to readers is that many journalists are directly or indirectly proxies of government or special interest quangos. It is not a new phenomenon. Journalism has always been infiltrated.

There are MSM tricks that put you on your guard. By learning them you become better informed and it can be an amusing pastime. If the message is set between ‘inverted commas’ it is speculation not fact.

Returning to the downed Russian jet story it leads with the startling revelation that, ‘according to unconfirmed reports on social media.’ So, apparently this is where Britain’s biggest selling tabloid gets its front page stories from, Facebook.

Now, that is not good news.

Another MSM ruse is, ‘it has been claimed.’ This is reporter-

speak for ‘I am clueless but here is my spin on it.’

The source of a story is either undisclosed or ambiguous. ‘The information was given on a guarantee of anonymity.’ An alternative is, ‘US officials said this week.’ There are millions of US officials; may we at least have a department?

Watch out for ‘one journalist tweeted.’ Which journalist?

There is good news; despite MSM anti-Russian rhetoric, 70 per cent of people back Russia in its war against ISIS.

RUSSIAN JET: Reported to have been shot down.

Harmless Halloween fun?

PAGAN belief that the spirits of the dead revisit the living every October 31 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.

MY first experience of Halloween was in 1974 when I lived briefly in Pennsylvania.

Sure I had heard about it, but in those days it was not much celebrated in the UK and was to all intents and purposes another one of those strange exclusively American traditions.

That’s not quite true of course, because All Hallows Eve as it should be correctly termed, has been celebrated one way or another since pre-Christian times. But the form it now takes as a fun night out for children is a fairly recent phenomenon.

So it came as an eye opener to experience firsthand the sight of small kids dressed as wolf men and mini Christopher Lees ringing the doorbell and demanding sweets or

ALL HALLOWS EVE: Celebrated since pre-Christian times. face the consequences.

I never did discover what those consequences might be, because the friends with whom I was spending the evening kept a large

dish of candy by the front door and seemed to revel in the whole strange experience.

This pagan festival was hijacked by the Catholic Church and in the

Speeches released beforehand NOT that many years ago, the only way that the public and press would know about the contents of a politician’s speech would be if there was a leak but nowadays, the contents of almost every speech is released 24 hours or more beforehand.

This does raise the question of whether the speaker needs to bother to physically deliver the speech as the content will already have been disseminated, debated, commented upon and dissected on the plethora of ‘rolling news’ stations around the world.

Perhaps this is a very clever ploy to allow politicians in particular to either gain the benefit of a positive reaction, defuse any negative reaction or even give themselves time to prepare any defence in advance or change the content of the speech if it has been received very badly.

The last budget speech by George Osborne was published in full by newspapers on their websites, before he had even completed his speech in Parliament which does rather suggest the British press is more important and powerful than the members of parliament who are required to vote on it, perhaps because with a decent majority, any vote is simply a rubber stamp.

We talk about free speech in the West but this might be a step too far and even if it isn’t, it takes both the excitement and the human element away from the old style speeches by fluent orators.

9th century All Saints Day was moved to its present date, in part to try and halt the spread of paganism.

I don’t want to be stuffy about this and spoil the fun. Nevertheless the origins of All Hallows are steeped in the pagan belief that the spirits of the dead revisit the living every October 31, and if gifts of food are not offered, then dire consequences will follow. Hence trick or treating.

Significantly October 31 ranks as only second in importance to Walpurgisnacht (April 30) in the Satanist calendar. And whilst most modern day witches are just silly people getting their jollies dancing naked at midnight and having unrestrained nooky, there are some seriously bad and influential individuals out there practising the ‘true craft.’ Something that came home Now we to me in a very real way many want to years ago, and not an experience I hear your views. talk about now.

Suffice it to say I worry YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE that Halloween has wrongful- YOUR OPINION ly been portrayed as a bit of www.euroweeklynews.com harmless fun.

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7:00am The Seventh Dwarf 8:30am Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League v Bizarro League 9:30am Burying the Ex 11:15am Whiplash 1:15pm The Seventh Dwarf 2:45pm Project Almanac A group of teens discover blueprints for a time machine, but things soon start to get out of control.

4:45pm The Penguins of Madagascar 6:30pm Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League v Bizarro League 7:30pm The Seventh Dwarf A band of dwarves set out to rescue a beautiful princess from a wicked witch.

9:00pm The Penguins of Madagascar 10:45pm Whiplash 12:45am Burying the Ex

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12:45am Who Do You Think You Are?

7:45am Escape to the Country 8:30am The Edge 9:15am Great Continental Railway Journeys 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Coast 2:10pm Bergerac 3:00pm Cash in the Attic 3:30pm A Taste of Britain 4:00pm The Box 4:30pm The Great British Bake Off Masterclass 5:30pm Natural World 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Gymnastics 10:00pm The Naked Choir with Gareth Malone 11:00pm Later Live... with Jools Holland 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am The Last Dukes

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ITV News at Ten and Weather On Assignment The Jonathan Ross Show

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

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8:10am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 11:00am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm Posh Pawn 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:10pm Deal or No Deal 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Fifteen to One 5:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm The Political Slot 9:00pm The Three Day Nanny 10:00pm 24 Hours in A and E 11:00pm Catastrophe 11:30pm Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live 12:35am Bodyshockers

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7:00am Football's Greatest: Ronaldo 7:05am Gunsmoke 8:00am The Sweeney 8:55am Minder 9:55am Highway Patrol 10:50am Magnum, P.I. 11:50am The Professionals 12:55pm The Sweeney 1:55pm Minder 3:00pm Highway Patrol 3:55pm Gunsmoke 5:00pm Magnum, P.I. 6:00pm The Professionals 7:00pm MotoGP 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm World Rally Championship Highlights 10:00pm The Fugitive 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm The Fugitive 12:40am Universal Soldier: Regeneration

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7:00am The Seventh Dwarf 8:30am Burying the Ex 10:15am Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League v Bizarro League 11:15am Whiplash 1:15pm Project Almanac 3:15pm The Seventh Dwarf 4:45pm The Penguins of Madagascar 6:30pm Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League v Bizarro League 7:30pm The Seventh Dwarf 9:00pm The Penguins of Madagascar 10:45pm Whiplash An ambitious young jazz drummer enrols at a cut-throat music conservatory.

12:45am Burying the Ex 2:30am Project Almanac

12:30pm Ride Along 2:15pm South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut 3:45pm Maleficent Special 4:15pm Click 6:10pm City Slickers 8:10pm Ride Along 10:00pm Dumb and Dumber To 11:50pm Click 1:45am Crocodile Dundee

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

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8:30am The Edge 9:15am Pound Shop Wars 9:45am Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Coast 2:10pm Bergerac 3:00pm First Photo Album 3:30pm Cash in the Attic 4:00pm The Box 4:30pm The Great British Bake Off Masterclass 5:30pm Natural World 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Gymnastics 10:00pm Face of Britain by Simon Schama 11:00pm The Apprentice 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Len Goodman's Big Band Bonanza 1:15am The Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure 2:15am Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial

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30 years of child’s play INSTITUTE has conducted 300,000 tests and become an international benchmark for children’s products

By Buster Smith THE Toy Research Institute (AIJU), located in Ibi, Alicante, celebrates 30 years of operations. The institute is involved in everything related to toys and children’s products, from research and innovation to development, and forms an integral, vital component for the companies involved in the industry.

The success of the institute is proven in the fact that it is also considered as the international benchmark of excellence.

The creation of the Toy Research Institute in 1985 was the result of a joint initiative by the Institute for Small and Medium Industry Valencia (IMPIVA) and the Spanish Association of Toy Manufacturers (AEFJ) to support the development of the toy industry. A nonprofit association focused on research, development, technological innovation and increased competitiveness, it also became the first licensed laboratory to perform analysis and reporting on children’s products to the industry, and its contributions to the industry have been vital for its success and growth.

Carrying out over 300,000 tests in its time, the company has pioneered the analysis of many products and created field trials with children. It is at the forefront of safety regu-

PIONEERING: Members of the Toy Research Institute in Ibi.

lations, a critical element within the sector.

Apart from playing an indispensable role in the standardisation and certification of

those regulations, AIJU is a leader in CAD design and anthropometric studies performed with children and for children’s educational

products. During its 30 years, it has taken initiatives as thumbnail analyses, environmental diagnoses of the toy industry or the development of toys accessible for the disabled. It has become a centre for prototyping and has actively participated in European research projects.

It has also been distinguished for developing games designed to improve the quality of life of older people, in the development of prototypes and in creating a brand of proven quality. It is accredited to test and advise on the safety of playgrounds, make 3D designs and has promoted the creation of custom toys in a project designed especially for children with motor disabilities. It also carries out tests with plastic and food in order to preserve health, and has played a major role in training.

The institute currently has a budget of €5.5 million, of which 45 per cent is derived from public funds and the rest through private enterprise for services rendered to companies. In total, there are 72 employees at the institute and over 470 associated companies, of which 164 belong specifically to the toy industry, the rest coming from other sectors including plastics processing, childcare and moulds.

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HENS BACK

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your practical streak is in full force.

Over the next months you will bring much benefit to those around you, in financial terms perhaps, but also spiritually. This week, in itself, shows you how others value your presence and advice.

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‘I KNOW THIS OLD BULL - HE LOVES HIS BIRTHDAYS!!’

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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The ever-inquisitive part of your brain is in high spirits. Clearly there is much to be known and enjoyed over the coming months. Begin at the beginning though.

Before you throw yourself into a spiritual or business endeavour, get the facts. I don't mean what people tell you they think. What you need right now is proof that your interest in a certain area is justified.

(Sept 24 - October 23)

sense that there is more to life is acute.

This, therefore, gives an impetus to everything that you do this week. The need to progress both on the home and business front has rarely been stronger.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Your lot is to be optimistic and positive.

Perhaps in the last few months there was the need to take on the problems of others. However, you absolutely must get a balance here. Concentrate this week on getting your body and mind in good shape. That means being a little selfcentred to start with. A good routine is essential and the will to stick with it.

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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) The changes that have already started in the way that you see your life have given pause for thought. You are sure that you could have done better but maybe it is not clear how. Take a step back now and see where you came from.

Two years ago where were you heading?

Do you still want to follow that path? A need to get back on track can start this week.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You are a great charmer but it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Is there the possibility that your romantic life needs tidying up? Perhaps the number of irons that you have in the fire is causing problems? This week, make it a priority to simplify your life. Be strong and straight with others. A clean slate for the future means not letting small matters run away with you.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There has been a very strong feeling through these last few weeks. This feeling has been one of spirituality. Your thoughts have been deeper than usual and the

Alicante TODAY:

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Certainly there have been times that you felt crestfallen. Sometimes circumstances bring us down. Avoid believing in the myth of ‘what should have been’. What you are is not what others see but what you feel inside.

Success does not depend upon your bank balance but rather more your spiritual progress.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) In the last few weeks there may have been a sense of being not quite in control.

That is something to deal with this week.

Real progress will only be made when you have faced what is not wanted. You will rid yourself of any negative emotions quickly by facing them.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your very nature can lead to internal struggles. In the coming months, however, the truth becomes clear. What is outside of your experience now will become a part of your make-up. Any fear that you had of the unknown gradually diminishes.

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

JAVEA

DENIA

It becomes clear to you that some friends are drifting away. We all have to make changes as life itself is a constantly shifting event. You prefer to hold on to what is familiar and you are not alone in that. At the moment, however, there is much for you to experience, see and feel. Sometimes this brings you discomfort and sometimes unimaginable joy.

LIBRA

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TOMORROW

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) You of all people understand the importance of the spiritual side of life.

Despite being successful in your own right there is the need to bring this to other people. In sharing your experiences this year you come to a better understanding yourself.

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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) With a lot of pent-up energy and not a little determination the month is off to a strong start with you. Be aware, however, that treading on the toes of influential people is not to be advised.

Your feeling that you are right is admirable, but be tactful.

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THE GEE-GEES 1. In which 2014 American psychological thriller film does Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) become the primary suspect in the sudden disappearance of his wife, Amy (Rosamund Pike)?

2. Named after its American inventor, which rapid-fire, crank-driven firearm with clustered barrels was the first practical machine gun?

3. The novels The Tin Drum (1959) and The Flounder (1977) were both written by which German novelist, poet, and dramatist who won the 1999 Nobel Prize for Literature?

4. What name is given to large planets of relatively low density consisting predominantly of hydrogen and helium, such as Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus or Neptune?

5. What relation is Prince George of Cambridge to Queen Elizabeth II? 6. What was the name of the Italian astronomer and physicist who discovered the constancy of a pendulum's swing, formulated the law of uniform acceleration of falling bodies and described the parabolic trajectory of projectiles?

7. What was the name of the Italian patriot and military leader of the Risorgimento, who, with his volunteer force of Red Shirts, captured Sicily and southern Italy from the Bourbons in 1860–1, thereby playing a key role in the establishment of a united kingdom of Italy?

8. Which American composer and pianist composed many successful songs and musicals, including the orchestral work Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and the opera Porgy and Bess (1935)?

9. Which English novelist’s most notable works include Brighton Rock (1938), The Power and the Glory (1940) and The Third Man (written as a screenplay, and filmed in 1949; novel 1950)?

10. Which Swedish-born American actress is remembered for films Anna Christie (1930), Mata Hari (1931) and Anna Karenina (1935)?

Not a lot of people know that… the full title of the first Girl Guide handbook was ‘The Handbook for Girl Guides or How Girls Can Help to Build Up the Empire.’

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 18 represents C and 19 represents Q, so fill in C every time the figure 18 appears and Q every time the figure 19 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Acts, 3 Prospect, 9 Terrain, 10 After, 11 Caste, 12 Instep, 14 Arrest, 16 Revere, 19 Opuses, 21 Aside, 24 Agile, 25 Elevate, 26 Disclose, 27 Bent.

Down: 1 Autocrat, 2 Tarts, 4 Renoir, 5 Seals, 6 Extreme, 7 Tern, 8 Pacers, 13 Vehement, 15 Repairs, 17 Enamel, 18 Ushers, 20 Swell, 22 Image, 23 Maid.

QUICK Across:

12 Obtain (3) 15 Have within (7) 16 Epoch (3) 18 Commonplace (7) 19 Win a victory over (6)

English - Spanish

20 Exchanges for money (5) 22 Imitation (4) 23 Not in a state of sleep (5) 24 Distribute cards (4)

Down: 1 Focus, 2 Ate, 3 Tension, 4 Credit, 5 Force, 6 Criticise, 7 Shrinks, 11 Newspaper, 13 Sandals, 15 Unhappy, 16 Winter, 18 Fails, 19 Story, 22 All.

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

Across 1 Joyas (9) 8 Islas (5) 9 Arriba (indicando situación) (5) 11 Neumático (4) 12 Puño (4) 14 Eastern (side, part) (4) 16 Búhos (4) 19 To burn (5) 21 Sheep (5) 22 Carpintero (9)

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

1 Estufa, 4 Pozo, 8 Snake, 9 Ileso, 10 Orgulloso, 13 Again, 15 Space, 16 Mano, 17 Poesia.

Down: 1 Easy, 2 Traer, 3 Frequent, 5 Owe, 6 Oro, 7 Ciclismo, 11 Stars, 12 Ceja, 13 Arm, 14 Aun.

Down 2 They (f) (5) 3 Oriente (4) 4 Mentiroso (4) 5 River (3) 6 Fancy dress (7) 7 Recipes (7) 10 Abeja (3) 13 Dedo del pie (3) 15 Seven (5) 17 Envolver (con papel) (4) 18 Pronto (dentro de poco) (4) 20 Day (3)

Hexagram

1 Frantic, 5 Facts, 8 Clean, 9 Earlier, 10 Sensitive, 12 Inn, 13 Sewing, 14 Pupils, 17 Nap, 18 Frightens, 20 Appoint, 21 Piano, 23 Sorts, 24 Royalty.

Cryptic The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (DREDGE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Girdle 2 Pliers 3 Period 4 Starve 5 Stride 6 Cycled 7 Server 8 Dispel 9 Beater 10 Stingy 11 Seller 12 Beyond 13 Design 14 Redial 15 Joggle 16 Assert 17 Injure 18 Alkali 19 Queasy

Across 1 Petrified sacred ruins (6) 4 Keeps foundation garments (5) 8 Jack takes poem home (5) 9 The first man and the worker were very determined (7) 10 A football team always has weight (7) 11 Fillet a key one (4) 12 Group helping to make house tidy (3) 14 Employed some famous editors (4) 15 Fed a mouse some cheese (4) 18 Stop getting letters from friends (3) 21 Split peas in church area (4) 23 Feeling of guilt concerning the code (7) 25 Grounds are ruined by boys (7) 26 Conscious of a town in Herts (5) 27 Strain is back before day before (5) 28 ‘God without end’ admitting church is fake (6) Down 1 Musicians play them for Prunella (6) 2 Playing octaves for the birds (7)

3 Steady flow of the sea, late in the day (8) 4 Hit one’s friends back (4) 5 Doctor is after a Los Angeles mission (5) 6 I could be a red, for example (6) 7 Care for a spin around (5) 13 Fellow-player - tame, wild, tame, wild (8)

16 A hundred agree about extent of land (7) 17 Scottish children playing in bars (6) 19 Get into hairdressing (5) 20 We sent out the most up-to-date (6) 22 Small fish tremble (5) 24 Gave birth to a dull person (4)

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Journalistic ‘spin’ does not go down well with Tom Jones fan WHO hired you, Leapy Lee, to write an article about Tom Jones?

Do you know anything about him at all, or are you working on hearsay?

Your second paragraph makes absolutely no sense. You describe his statement as unfeeling and self-serving while he is saying he would never dream of saying anything negative about any of his ‘exes’. And he posted a separate statement saying he was misquoted. So which is it?

What part of that sentence do you not understand?

I have been an unwavering fan of Tom’s since 1965. While his behaviour in the public eye does not always SEEM exemplary when it comes to women fans, we are ALL taking these out of context because who REALLY KNOWS what goes on in his day-to-day life?

Reporters and journalists, like you, can take a word, phrase, or sentence and spin it any way you want to create sensationalism, even though it reads incorrectly.

Ginny, Ardent Tom Jones fan since 1965 (Via email) See this week’s Leapy Lee’s column for his response.

Sour grapes Re: Tom Jones WELL. At least he was completely open and up front with his wife. Unlike Mr Pulleyblank who carried on with his best friend’s wife in secret, and as he so eloquently stated, the truth will out. Which it did. Thus resulting in divorce and a mess.

Sounds like sour grapes to me.

Tom Jones can actually sing which is more than one can say for Mr Pulleyblank.

Too bad that Tom Jones took so long to rediscover his roots and brought out the superb album ‘Spirit in the Room’, which Mr Pulleyblank dissed some years ago, and gave the inane and banal pop tunes a rest.

Jonathan (Via website) Editor’s note: Forgive our ignorance but we have not heard of Mr Pulleyblank before. Maybe you could enlighten us.

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be the solution.

You may be right in that much of South-East Russia enjoys a temperate climate; however, I found the winters in South-West Russia (Astrakhan) cold. We actually drove along the Volga as a short cut.

There may be parts of Siberia with a reasonable temperature because in the summer it is warm but it has one of the greatest winter/ summer temperature differentials in the world. We drove across it in winter when it is an absolute must for the vehicles to be garaged with heaters underneath to stop our diesel from freezing.

However, people do live and work there but it is tough and it will be worse for those people coming from hot climates.

Ian (Via website)

No guarantee

Film festival coverage promotes investment EURO WEEKLY NEWS’S two-page spread on the Marbella International Film Festival in last week’s Costa del Sol edition prompted this response from a reader.

Thank God! A paper promoting the people and the businesses down here on the Costa del Sol. This is what we like about the Euro Weekly News, it always encourages would-be investors.

Keep up the good work!

Gerard (Via website)

Killer cars Re: Labour Day shootings GUNS are not responsible for the 10 deaths at Umpqua College on October 1 any more than cars are responsible for the 395 deaths over the USA Labour Day weekend this year.

That’s right, 395 men, women

and children were killed over Labour Day in car accidents.

Why didn’t President Obama hold a press conference the day after Labour Day, expressing his grief and anger over the senseless killing of nearly 400 people on the highways during Labour Day Weekend?

Keith (Via email)

Re: Helping hands for expats A GLOSSY guide which overlooks a significant failing in the reliability of the Spanish Land Registry.

In May 2015, homeowners’ associations from across Spain failed in their bid to persuade the Spanish Senate to vote in favour of an amendment to the law regulating the Land Registry aimed at protecting buyers who purchased a house with a clean bill of health from a Land Registry search (Nota Simple) only to find that the property has planning issues or even a demolition order.

Current jurisprudence guarantees the reliability of the Land Registry EXCEPT when it fails to record planning infractions.

Maura (Via website)

Russian refuge Re: Mike Walsh YES, Russia could offer a solution to an overpopulated and overrun Western Europe if the refugees want to live under yet another dictatorship but those coming for asylum or in what seems to be the vast majority, economic reasons, Siberia may not

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Transplant first for Spanish hospital GRANDMOTHER gives to grandson DOCTORS at the Cordoba hospital have carried out Spain’s first successful live donor liver transplant from a grandmother to her grandson.

The grandmother, Francisca, from Carboneras in Almeria, donated to her grandson and praised the conditions and medical team who carried out the operation, the first of its kind, although live organ donations are becoming more common amongst family members.

Tests confirmed that Francisca, 55, had a perfect match for a liver donation and the operation was carried out by a team of 30 spread over two operating rooms with 20 per cent of her liver being transplanted into her one-year-old grandson.

He was the ninth child to have had a liver transplant from a living donor at the Reina Sofia Hospital in Cordoba, but this was the first case of a grandmother being the donor.

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Experts warn of risks of the single food diet SINGLE food type diets can have adverse effects on your health EXPERTS are warning of the risks of dieting on a single food type, such as the pineapple diet; the latest trend.

The pineapple diet involves eating the fruit only, in its different versions, for a few days with the calorie intake not exceeding 1,000 calories daily.

But head of the Unit of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Sanza Clinic in Barcelona warns a diet centred on a single food is lacking in nutrients and fluid loss in the case of food that acts like diuretics like pineapple, can lead to the loss of muscle mass. The clinic said any such craze will not lead to a healthy and sustained weight loss.

Nutritional deficiencies that accumulate day by day in those who follow these diets can lead to people feeling low, moody and irritable.

The clinic said scientific evidence accumulated over the years that show patterns of healthy diets in the long run help to lose weight as there are no miracle foods that offer a permanent solution.

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THIS week, Dr Luis Perez Belmonte replies to a reader’s questions on peripheral neuropathy: • Our reader (name supplied) wrote: Sir, I was diagnosed with Peripheral Neuropathy in 2011.

I am not Diabetic, other blood tests are all within range for my age, 73. I was prescribed Gabapentin, then changed to Pregabalin. Dosage 150mg in the morning, 300mg at night.

Alcohol aggravates it so I do avoid it, anything acidic also makes it worse. The pain is now beginning to travel up my ankles and lower leg. When speaking to doctors it seems not much more can be done to help, and it is something I must live with. I am fairly active, do gardening and play golf. I would like to know your thoughts.

Kind regards

PINEAPPLE DIET: Can lead to a loss of muscle mass as it is lacking in nutrients.

• The doctor replied: Dear patient: There are many causes of Peripheral Neuropathy. Diabetes mellitus is one of them, but many others should also be ruled out as it is often an early sign of illnesses which can appear months or years later,.

Gabapentin and Pregabalin are used to treat the symptoms and alleviate pain. Doses vary and must be adapted to suit the individual therefore I would recommend you see a Specialist in Internal Medicine to have your dosage adjusted if the medication isn’t helping.

In addition to these there are other treatments which can be used along with hygiene and foot-care and diet. It is true that alcohol and certain foods can make it work so if you know what your triggers are keep avoiding them.

Although it is indeed a chronic condition which cannot be cured, if the exact cause is unknown tests should be carried out to try and find what has started the neuropathy.

Physical exercise helps so it is great that you have an active lifestyle.

Peripheral neuropathy is a complex condition and difficult to evaluate. I hope my comments are of use.

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Don’t let colds and germs hinder you FitFoxy

COLD FEET: Keep warm.

A COMPANY has created new heated insoles to keep your toes toasty.

The ‘Warm Series’ are als o inte r a c t i v e a n d c a n b e controlled by your smartphone to adjust the temperature and also act like a pedometer to record how far you hav e wa l k e d a n d th e calories burned.

The product is made from N eotech , a sp e c i a l l y d esigned lightweight material, layered wi t h Or t h o lite which has shock absorbing characteristics.

They are battery operated and are charged with a micro-USB c h a rg e r a n d a re designed to fit most types of shoes.

They wi l l b e a v a i l a b le later this month in 40 countries costing $198 (€173).

AT this time of year being in a busy fitness environment can be tricky, as you are consistently exposed to large groups of people in an open plan sweaty environment. People are breathing particles into the air that are being blown around by huge extractor fans or air con units.

Throw into the mix the fact that although the gym is (I would hope) cleaned thoroughly twice a day, there is a huge amount of traffic coming through over the course of 16 hours. Gym equipment is being handled by everybody, and in turn can potentially lead to one big germ fest!

That said… It’s not my intention to lead you all into a state of germ paranoia either. Bear in mind that our 21st century obsession with clinically clean and 99 per cent germ free isn’t necessarily a good thing. Ironic I know, but it has been suggested that it has in fact contributed to weakening our immune systems.

A couple of years ago, I got two really nasty colds within a month of each other, they lasted for around three weeks, progressed to my chest and resulted in an annoying lingering cough and me having to cancel clients and take time off work.

Being self-employed, I was none too pleased. A month later my system had not quite recovered fully, thus leading me into my second cold. That was it… I

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COLDS: Can be passed around. thought enough was enough and embarked on a mission to strengthen my immune system, which at this stage was taking a hammering.

I had already been dosing myself up with a drink concoction of cider vinegar, fresh lemons, honey and ginger but at this stage it had become a case of ‘after the horse has bolted,’ so I knew I had to work on getting better and then rebuilding my immune system.

Ever since using these products I have had maybe two minor colds that lasted no longer than a few days. If you use a large gym always carry a small hand disinfectant in your kit bag, and avoid touching your face or mouth when using fitness kit.

Some people’s immune systems are naturally stronger than others, but take into account the fact that stress, lack of sleep, poor diet, excess alcohol, smoking, and excess partying can affect you too.

STILL struggling to fight those naughty little food cravings?

According to a poll of 2,000 people we think about food and meal choices and deciding whether something is healthy or not for an average of two hours and 13 minutes every day, but now a leading neuroscientist has given some tips on how you can retrain your brain when dieting: Pre-meal snack Try eating a healthy snack 20-30 minutes before you go food shopping or pop out for lunch. You will be able to show much more control when selecting your food and ultimately make healthier choices as you won’t have that intense feeling of hunger.

What we see is what we eat Try changing your crockery and buy plates and bowls with smaller surfaces to help enforce portion control.

Predict the labels Test how close your perceptions are to reality by guessing

the fat, sugar or carbohydrate content in different foods and then retrain your brain by checking the label. Over time, your perceptions will be much closer to reality.

Remove temptation If you cannot move away from food entirely, you can use your imagination to distract yourself by pretending it is made out of an inedible, perhaps even disgusting substance.

Do exercise Exercising can produce the same feel good chemicals that we receive when we eat comfort food so try exercising for just 15 minutes a day to get that same boost without reaching for the chocolate.

Stop eating sooner It can take up to 30 minutes after eating for our body to finish processing the food and leave us feeling full, so don’t carry on eating until you have that instant full feeling as you will have over eaten.

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Downhill bike ride for charity GIVING4GIVING have organised a sponsored downhill bike ride on Sunday November 1 in association with the rather famous downhill bike ride company based in Benidorm.

The event is in support of Giving4Giving charity shops, which support cancer charities and Doggie Angels who are an abandoned animal welfare organisation. The route will be a 15km leisurely ride downhill through the stunning countryside. Participants are welcome to bring their own bike or can use one provided by the Benidorm Downhill Bike Ride

company, however, these must be reserved in advance since there are limited bikes available. All ages are welcome and there will be a menu del dia lunch available after the ride with raffles, auctions and live entertainment put on by Molie Dos Bar and Restaurant in Finestrat. The menu del dia is priced at â‚Ź12.

Participants are welcome to join for just the lunch or join in with the activity and lunch. For more information or to reserve a bike call into the Giving4Giving shops in La Nucia or Altea or call Gary on 603 137 697.

HELP Benidorm EGM HELP International Benidorm will be holding an extraordinary general meeting at the Jose Llorca Centre in Benidorm, Alicante on November 5 at 11.00am. All fully paid up members are requested to attend. If you are unable to attend then please contact a member of the Committee.

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4x4 Barx, without mud there will be no fun A GREAT weekend that the whole family can enjoy

By Buster Smith 4X4 BARX will be holding its 4x4, offroad and all terrain weekend again this year from October 23-25.

Not just an excuse to try your off-roading skills or get your beloved landy extremely muddy. It is also in aid of a good cause in support of the Asociacion Aspanion, which supports children with cancer and also celebrating its 30th year.

There are camp spots available for those who want to make a long weekend of it, plenty of off-road routes to put your skills and 4x4 to the test plus barbecues, general fun and a friendly atmosphere.

A great weekend the whole family can enjoy.

Contact 625 233 556. Barx is located about 16 kilometres inland from Gandia.

ANIMAL PARK: Has organised a full programme of activities for families to enjoy.

The park has organised a full programme of activities aimed at families to enjoy Halloween in an unforgettable and unique way.

The park’s facilities will be transformed to include

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EXTREMELY MUDDY: An excuse to try your off-roading skills.

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Something for everyone

THE CHOIR: Will be starting rehearsals for their two flagship Christmas concerts.

Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir starts season PERFORMED a concert in aid of the Anglican Chaplaincy

By Buster Smith THE Choir performed at the Salon de Actos, Teulada in a concert in aid of the local Anglican Chaplaincy recently, and produced its full repertoire of Choir favourites from ‘You Raise me Up’ through to ‘Amen.’

The evening also featured solo performances by the Choir’s Musical Director, the highly talented soprano, Claire HarknessPost and Tenor, Gordon Atkinson.

Our outstanding pianist Heather Butcher also treated the audience to a spectacular performance.

The encore was a rendition of the South African Chant ‘Senzinina’ which is fast becoming an audience favourite.

The concert raised over €2,000 for the Chaplaincy, and with the support of our sponsors Telitec Communications, the reputation of the Choir continues to increase.

The Choir immediately starts rehearsal for our two flagship Christmas Concerts in Javea on December 10 and in Benitachell on December 16.

D e ta ils ar e on t he Choi r ’s websi t e www.costablancamalevoicechoir.wikidot.co m, or their Facebook page ‘Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir.’

HELP Denia and Marina Alta are holding a Charity Auction at El Cid Restaurant, Benidoleig on Friday October 23. Lots can be viewed from midday and the Auction begins at 1.00pm.

There are lots of good quality items going under the hammer and there will be something of interest for almost everyone so why not pick up a bargain whilst also doing your bit for charity. Items include a Nova Trainer Model aircraft with four stroke engine, it measures 5ft x 6ft and would be the ideal ‘boy’s toy.’

There are a variety of boxed dolls including Spice Girls, Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra also Beanies for all those collectors out there. Amongst the other items are leather biker trousers and wet weather gear, crash helmets, decorative china plates boxed and as new, table games, a Susan Ellis Coffee Set, electric organ, gym equipment and many other things. It’s all in a good cause so do come along and support HELP! The El Cid venue itself offers a very reasonable lunch and is right next to the Caves of Benidoleig.

Why not take this opportunity to go to the auction, have a bite to eat and possibly visit the caves as well. Make a day of it!

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THIRD PLACE: Susan hopes to qualify for the championships again next year.

Susan Pearson gains third place in Senior World Badminton Championships MORE than 1,300 players took part from 50 countries

By Buster Smith LOCAL Teulada-Moraira resident, Susan Pearson recently participated in the over 65 years olds Senior World Badminton Championships in Helsinburg, Sweden, gaining a very respectable third place with teammate Carlos Martinez from XĂ ti-

va. Susan says that it was an unforgettable experience that saw an impressive opening ceremony with more than 1,300 players representing 50 countries in attendance.

Susan says that she hopes to qualify for the championships again next year and improve on her result.

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Blood donors needed GANDIA Centro Salud, located at Calle Benissuai, 22, Gandia, Alicante is open for blood donors on October 22 from 4.30pm 8.30pm and in the mornings and afternoons donors can give blood at Mancomunitat La Safor, Avenida Republica Argentina, 28, Gandia, Alicante from 10.00am - 1.00pm and again from 4.30pm until 8.30pm.

Blood donors are urgently required in the provin c e , e sp e c i a l l y a fte r th e s u mme r months, which drastically reduces blood supplies but there has been a worrying decline in the number of donors nationwide.

Children’s fair attraction DENIA will be celebrating the Feria de Tots, or Day of the Child, a Children’s Fair from October 16 until November 8.

The esplanade of Torrecremada will once again be filled with attractions for the young and old with plenty of attractions, games stalls and food stalls. Special prices for children will be on October 20, 22 and 29 plus November 5 where tickets will be just €1.50 per child. There will also be a street market on October 26 and November 2 and 9.

In the province of Alicante, 250 donations are needed daily to meet the needs of hospitals. Donors must be over 18 and under 65 years old, weigh more than 50 kilos and must not fast or drink more than usual before going to donate.

Those who wish to donate blood and help save lives can do so in many hospitals throughout the province, more information including dates and times directly from the Centro de Tranfusiones de la Communidad Valenciana webpage; www.centrotransfusion.san.gva.es.

Tango Festival a first for Denia DENIA has organised the very first Tango Festival to be held from October 30 until November 1. In association with the department of culture in Denia and choreographer Marilu Fischer from Argentina, the festival will include technical classes for all levels from beginners, professionals and anyone who would like to try it out.

Activities start at 12.00pm until 2.00pm on Friday October 30, and same again on Sunday November 1, at the Plaza del Convent. There will also be a Tango dance parade down Calle Marques de Campo between 6.00pm and 7.30pm on the Saturday. The full programme and registration details are on the website www.deniafestival.marilufischer.com.

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100 Kilometres of mountain bike trails ROUTES are perfectly mapped and marked and are designed for all ages and level of difficulty

By Buster Smith THE extensive network of Valencian mountain park trails offers cyclists the opportunity to discover some of the most beautiful, natural areas of the province.

Trails are well marked and ideal for all levels of cyclists and all ages, offering safety and tranquility.

The BTT Centres Valencia offer 100 kilometres of circuits, that are perfectly mapped and marked, designed for all ages, welcome and information points, bike rental services and public services (toilets, washrooms etc) and a variety of routes that are colour coded which classify their difficulty, taking into consideration distance, incline and declines and trail conditions. Most routes are return trips or circular.

More information about the BTT Centres can be found online on their social media pages including Facebook www.facebook.com/centresBTT.

HELP Christmas gift fair IT is that time of year again and HELP of Denia and Marina Alta are holding their Christmas Gift Fair.

Once more this will be held at Los Arcos on the N332 near Pedreguer on Saturday November 14. You can look forward to all the usual Christmas ‘goodies’ giving you the chance to buy your Christmas gifts, cards and calendars.

There will be food and refreshments, raffle, Tombola stall, toys and games and lots of other attractions. This event promises to be as entertaining as always so please come along and support them. If you want more information relating to HELP of Denia and Marina Alta if you want to volunteer visit www.helpofdenia.com, or call their office on 966 427 044.

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Valencia Open ATP World Tour arrives HAS moved to a new venue at the City of Arts and Sciences

By Buster Smith THE Valencia Open ATP World Tour will be held in Valencia at the City of Artes and Sciences from October 24 to November 1.

Played on hard surface there will be 12 match sessions, nine during the day and three in the evening with 32 individual competitors and 32 doubles teams participating.

The romance between the city of Valencia and tennis started many years ago. Indeed, from 1995 the Valencian capital hosted an ‘International Series’ tournament, which attracted toplevel players.

NEW VENUE: There will be 12 match sessions, with 32 competitors.

Although it was held in the city of Marbella in 1996 and 1997 and in Mallorca between 1998 and 2002, the tournament returned to Valencia from 2003 to 2008, before moving up to the Open 500 category.

In 2009, the Open took the giant step of joining the ATP World Tour 500 and moved to the new venue of the City of Arts and Sciences. This is where the story of the

Guardian of the Agora began, the name given to the winner of the tournament. So far, only Andy Murray, David Ferrer and Marcel Granollers can boast this distinction.

Ticket office will open on October 22 and entrance is free for children under five years old. A ticket allows you to watch all the matches played that day’s session.

Visit www.valenciaopen.tennis.

Bourbon Street Stompers LAST chance to catch the popular band LIVE! CONCERTS Costa Blanca, organisers of the sixth annual concert by the ever-popular Bourbon Street Stompers, have announced that due to overwhelming demand there will now be a second concert at the Auditori de Teulada-Moraira on Friday October 30, the first concert on that date sold out over three months ago. Guest vocalist Joshua Stewart from New Or-

leans will accompany the band.

The additional concert will be staged at 5pm on Friday October 30, and the €17 admission charge includes a cava reception.

Tickets for the 5pm performance may be obtained from the Auditori booking office Wednesday-Saturday from 11am to 1pm and from 6pm to 9pm. They may also be bought at the

EVER POPULAR: Second concert organised due to overwhelming demand.

Ayuntamiento de Teulada and the Espai La Senieta in Moraira from Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm.

For further information or in case of booking difficulties contact Willy Hardee on 639 371 625 or Norman Dunnington on 660 732 707.

Reservations and more information visit www.concertscostablanca.com

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Charity Golf Day at Oliva Nova vCANCER Care Javea has organised a Charity Golf Day at the Oliva Nova Golf Club on Sunday October 25, starting at 9.45am.

The format is Texas scramble and entrants can enter as a team or individuals.

There are fees for members and non-members and €5 of the entrance fee is donated towards the charitable cause.

There will also be a raffle and Irish auction on the day.

For those who wish to just turn up to the event or enjoy lunch they can do so for just €17.

For more information contact Ian Mackenzie on 616 810 637 or email competitions@clgolf.es.

The Hollywood Motor Show THE Ciutat Esportiva Camilo Cano will host the Hollywood Motor Show from October 23 to 25, a spectacular performance that will see the participation of 14 Monster Trucks. The show will give spectators the thrill of seeing action film stunts like those in the movies up close and personal, with special effects, stunts, explosions, staged accidents and a lot more.

The show will get under way on the Friday from 8pm and Saturday it will start at 6pm, with two sessions running on the Sunday, at 12.30pm and grand finale at 8pm. Tickets will be available at the box office one hour before the show at La Nucia’s Ciutat Esportiva Camilo Cano.

BIG SHOW: Monster trucks in La Nucia.

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Altea Fun Race was another success TOWN HALL is now looking for ways to improve and expand

By Buster Smith

GILMARTIN: A recognised painter who lives in Altea.

Painting workshops THE Department of Culture in Altea has organised painting and drawing workshops for those who may be interested to learn or perfect the art, which will be taught by Gilmartín, a recognised painter who has lived in Altea for over 40 years.

For both workshops there will be a maximum of six people, and classes will be held in the Casa de Cultura in Altea.

The drawing workshop commences on November 1, and will run until February on Mondays from 5pm to 7pm and Thursdays from 10am to 12pm.

Painting workshops, which will include subjects such as introduction to acrylics will take place on Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm and Fridays from 5pm to 7pm and will also start on November 1, and run through until February.

ON Friday October 9, Altea held its traditional Fun Run, with the participation of 350 runners and over 200 children.

There were two distances for adults, 8km and 4km and shorter races of 100m and 1,000m for children.

Jose Antonio Benavente won the 4km men’s, and Maria Fuentes triumphed in the female race, while in the 8km race Ahmed El Jaddar came in first while veteran Carmen Sala took first place in the female 8km.

An awards ceremony was held afterwards which was attended by the Mayor Jaume Llinares, together

FUN RUN: There were two distances for adults and shorter races for children. with the councillor for Sports Pere Barber.

The event was another

success and the town hall is now looking at ways in which to improve and ex-

pand the event for next year’s October 9 celebrations.

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Dance Championship Marina d’Or coming up WINNERS will pass on to the Spanish finals to be held in Torremolinos, Malaga

By Buster Smith THE upcoming Dance Championship Marina d’Or will be celebrated on November 6 and 7 starting from 6.30pm, and admission is free to the public.

There will also be a Chachacha Salsa competition open to all participants.

The two evenings of dance will see the regional combined dance finals for Valencia and Catalonia, winners of which will pass on to the Spanish finals organised by the Torremolinos Council during the last week of February 2016.

In addition to celebrating the Internation a l c o m b i n e d D an ce Tro p h y, there will be a Chachacha Salsa competition, open to all participants, regardless of nationality.

For more information, please contact Beatriz Bustos Jeronimo, Director of the Municipal Department for Dance at the Torremolinos Town Hall or contact the Centro Cultural Pablo Ruiz Picasso, C / Cruz, 42, 29620 Torremolinos, Malaga alternatively call 952 40 92 10/13 or 629 512 896.

For more information visit the website www.torremolinosbailando.com or email info@torremolinosbailando.com

DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP: Admission is free to the public.

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Where to obtain plants THERE are more places than garden centres Dick Handscombe

Gardening Corner

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

I AM often asked ‘Oh, where did you get that plant from?’ and to be sure I ask the same question from time to time of others. And it was often not from the local nursery!

So we have compiled the following list of potential sources in case it helps other gardeners.

1. Nurseries where they propagate most of the plants they sell. Often they have stronger and less expensive plants than garden centres that import their plants.

2. Garden centres where they tend to buy most plants in, but we are careful not to buy over forced plants full of flowers. Better to have just a few buds open. Also we look out for plants that have been acclimatised after arriving from hot houses.

3. Weekly markets especially when supplied by small growers.

Often a good source of vegetable seedlings.

4. Rastros but not always at a plant stall. Interesting plants seem to pop up on all sorts of stalls including antique stalls and they are normally for sale and not for decoration.

5. Agricultural co-operatives especially for trees and vegetable seedlings.

6. Horticultural shops especially for seeds, bulbs and vegetable seedlings.

7. Flower shops often sell a few unusual plants for the garden or containers, as well as house plants that can often be grown on a covered terrace. Look at the pavement displays and you may spot something unusual.

8. Supermarkets especially for house plants, but search out a strong well cared for plant with

plenty of flower buds.

9. Swaps with friends spare plants from seed or cuttings.

10. Plant sales at local gardening clubs. Often a good place to look for something a little different and inexpensive.

11. Raffle prizes at gardening clubs. If you’re lucky they are just what you want.

12. Verges of roads or pavements. Some well rooted seedlings of succulents, lantanas and trees can be found under overhanging trees or planted walls. Our two strongest mimosa trees came from this source.

13. Local garden rubbish bins or tips. Look out for healthy irises, succulents and cacti. What you’re looking for to fill corners of a new garden may be just what someone with an over planted mature garden is thinning out.

14. Waste grounds and disused quarries, especially close to the sea where migrating birds can drop seeds from north African plants.

15. Neighbours about to build an extension or pool. Often they will be bulldozed into a skip.

16. From mail order catalogues especially for roses,

bulbs, special shrubs and vegetables.

17. Restaurants and Casa Rurales. You may be able to negotiate a cutting or seeds from something different that you spy.

And no one can stop you taking away a few seeds from tasty local heritage tomatoes that were in the salad!

18. Jobbing gardeners who propagate to obtain inexpensive plants to fit into the gardens they care for or landscape and to sell the spares to passersby. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com

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FEATURE

A review of the new UK pension rules DECIDING what to do with your pension savings is one of the biggest financial decisions you ever make, because it affects your long-term financial security. The new UK pension rules give you more choice, but specialist advice is essential, particularly as you need to consider the tax implications in Spain.

Does the new freedom apply to my funds?

The new rules apply to those aged 55 and over with defined contribution schemes. For example, personal or stakeholder pensions, Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs), Executive Pension Plans (EPPs) etc.

Importantly, the rules do not apply to defined benefit (final salary) schemes, public sector pensions, state pensions or annuities, though there may be greater flexibility for annuities in future.

What are my options under the new rules?

If you choose to take all or much of your fund as cash, ensure you have a reliable plan for your long-term financial security.

By Robert Croizat, Senior Partner, Blevins Franks In summary, your options are: • Take the whole fund out as cash.

• Make withdrawals of any amount as and when you want, leaving the balance invested.

• Take regular income through income drawdown.

• It should be possible to take the 25 per cent lump sum and take income through income drawdown at a later date.

Remember, the lump sum is only tax free in the UK. • Take a secure regular income through buying an annuity.

What if I still want to contribute to my pension?

There are conditions and restrictions on non-UK residents contributing to UK pension schemes. If you are eligible, if you are in a new flexi access scheme, contributions will be restricted to £10,000 annually instead of £40,000. There are exceptions.

The government is planning to restrict tax relief on pension contributions for those earning over £150,000. The lifetime allowance will be cut from £1.25 million to £1 million from April 2016.

What about the 55 per cent ‘death tax’?

The 55 per cent tax charge has been abolished. If you die after age 75, and your beneficiaries take

a regular income, it will be taxed at their marginal rate, or at 45 per cent on lump sums, though this may change from 2016. This also applies to annuities but not final salary schemes.

What if I have a defined benefit pension?

If you have a defined benefit (final salary) scheme and want to take advantage of the new rules, you have to transfer to a defined contribution scheme. You could lose valuable benefits so consider it carefully. Transfers over £30,000 require you to take advice from a pension transfer specialist regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.

What about QROPS? Many Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes cannot yet provide full flexibility on withdrawals and only certain providers accept non-UK residents.

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

ALBERT RIVERA , lea d er o f Ciu dadanos (Cs) is creeping up on both the governing Partido Popular (PP) and the PSOE socialist Opposition party.

On December 21 when the general election votes are counted up whichever of Spain’s - until now - two principal parties is the most-voted-for will probably want to cosy up to Rivera for an overall majority.

Box-ticker THE Ciudadanos leader ticks all the boxes. Young, personable, neither bearded nor moustachioed, no history and no taint of corruption. This is why this Albert Rivera is a danger both to Rajoy and PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez. He will be the one that the disenchanted who lament “They’re all the same” will vote for, precisely because he isn’t.

If that’s the PP, things could get sticky for Mariano Rajoy. Rivera hints that Rajoy is not the right person to bring about changes needed in Spain and pacts would be out while he heads the PP. The superficially loyal party still backs Rajoy, but Christmas could be fraught if the party has to examine its conscience to decide which it loves most: Rajoy or power.

Bad heir day MEANWHILE Podemos is losing its pull a nd its a ppe a l. N e it her r adi cal enough for the heirs of 15-M nor traditional enough for nostalgic old-school socialists, the party and especially its leader Pablo Iglesias is neither fish, fowl nor good red herring. And that ponyta il ne e ds a good w a s h and trim.

Piecrusts in the sky BRUSSELS sent back Spain’s sums and asked Mariano Rajoy to do them again.

The EU accused the government of being over-optimistic about its deficit and is unimpressed by next year’s tax cuts and increased spending.

It doesn’t add up, Brussels believes, suspecting that Rajoy is out to catch votes with promises that will turn out to be piecrusts.

W h i le the EU ha s e ve ry right to be wary, it has no need to worry that voters could be taken in.

They are used to pre-election promises, platitudes and predictions not only from Rajoy, but his predecessors of all hues.

ALBERT RIVERA: Young and personable.

transfer value must provide an income for life currently remains in place for non-EU QROPS. What about tax?

UK taxpayers receive 25 per cent tax free, with other income/ withdrawals taxed at their marginal rate of income tax.

Expatriates here have to consider the Spanish tax implications.

This is a complex area and getting it wrong can have serious consequences.

Always seek specialist advice that is tailored to your specific needs.

Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change. Individuals should seek personalised advice.

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

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Beware of scam for free vouchers IN this column, we address some common driving questions and other issues, kindly provided by the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

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SPAIN’S National Police have warned of the latest scam circulating through social network sites offering free vouchers for Ikea.

Consumers are invited to complete a brief survey in exchange for a €150 voucher to spend in the furniture store, but this is nothing more than a scam. Ikea themselves have become aware of the problem and have also circulated a warning through their own sites.

The aim of the scam is to extract personal information which could be used for fraudulent means. If you come across anything like this, the advice is to not submit any data and to report the post through the social network site’s own reporting procedure.

Signs on bends Directional panels are placed in addition to the warning signs, and let drivers know

how sharp a bend is, allowing them to make the correct decision to reduce their speed.

Whether there is one, two or three signs denotes the severity of the bend and therefore how much the driver should slow down.

The directional panels are located at the start of the bend. They must be visible at least 100m away from the driver and are there to warn you of the oncoming turn.

Most importantly they are there to warn the driver of the speed at which they can take the bend safely. This speed is at least 15km an hour lower than the speed at which the driver is approaching in line with the legal speed limits.

If you see one panel, you need to reduce your speed by 15-30 km/h. If you see two, you need to reduce your speed by 30-45 km/h. Finally, if you see three panels you need to reduce your speed by more than 45km/h.

For more news and articles visit www.n332.es or search N332 on Facebook.

Spanish healthcare for under-65s?

My wife and I have had residence certificates in Spain since 2013. I recently managed to join the Andalucian Health Service through the ‘Convenio Especial’ scheme, where I pay €60 a month. I will not reach retirement age in the UK until 2018, when I will be entitled to free healthcare in Spain. I am not employed but I receive an occupational pension, which is taxed in the UK. My wife is younger and has worked partIn principle the Spanish government has declared that all official residents are entitled to Spanish healthcare.

In practice they often deny applications and people

time as an English teacher for the last two years. She received state healthcare as an employed person but at present is unemployed. Unfortunately, she has a chronic condition (MS) which requires expensive medication, not covered by the Convenio scheme. My understanding of other advice is that she is entitled to free healthcare simply because she has a residencia certificate.

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

must go to court. I suggest you consult a Spanish

N B (Costa del Sol) ‘Graduado Social’ who is a specialist in Social Security.

Be advised that your occupational pension must be taxed in Spain, as you are a tax resident.

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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WE have moved into the ‘Right Now’ era Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man

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WHEN I was younger... much younger... I used to get up, get dressed, have some sort of brekkie and go off to work. If I needed to tell something to someone during the day I might call them from a phone box (remember them?).

I didn’t work in an office in those days, I worked in markets. If I received a letter I’d read it and, when I got round to it, I’d answer it maybe a few days later. If it was in a brown, official-looking envelope I might not even read it!

So here we are many years later and how things have changed. Now when I wake up I check my email to see how much Dr Umgoogoo has got for me today. Those Nigerians are so generous!

I answer all the real emails immediately and my day has started. Ping! My WhatsApp

goes, my i-message goes and then my Skype.

OK, now I have to stop what I’m doing to answer IMMEDIATELY! This is because we have moved into the ‘Right Now’ era. Now not only does everyone know you have received their message or WhatsApp but that you have READ it and you haven’t answered it!

Why haven’t you answered it the minute you read it? An hour goes by and you still haven’t answered it. By now I have the right hump. Why are you ignoring me? Why won’t you answer my urgent enquiry into how you are (smiley face)?

My daughter will WhatsApp her mum and if she doesn’t answer within five minutes she will WhatsApp me to see if her mum is OK. If I don’t answer, for whatever reason, she will phone me to make sure we both haven’t been wiped out by some horrific accident only to be told we are fine and are in Aldi trying to work out what a HoffleKoffle cake is (it looks chocolatey so that’s OK). We even sit at home and pick up our phone to check no-one has messaged us and we missed the ping.

Sorry, got to go, someone’s WhatsApping me and I need to reply immediately!

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Spanish rental prices fall slightly

RENTING: Average price is €7.02 per square metre.

AVERAGE rental prices for homes in Spain ended September at €7.02 per square metre, according to data from Fotocasa. Over the third quarter of this year, prices fell by 0.7 per cent, the data revealed, following two consecutive increases in the first and second quarters of 2015.

Prices went up in 11 Spanish regions with Madrid in the lead with a 4 per cent increase followed by Cataluña with 2.5 per cent and Extremadura with 2.4 per cent. Meanwhile they fell in six regions, led by the Balearic Islands (-0.8 per cent), Castil-

la La Mancha (-0.6 per cent) and Cantabria (-0.6 per cent).

The regions where renting a flat works out the most expensive were found to be the Basque Country (€10.23 per square metre per month), followed by Madrid (€9.81) and Cataluña (€9.48).

At the other end of the scale Castilla La Mancha had the cheapest flat rentals with an average price of €4.64 per square metre per month, followed by Extremadura (€4.66 per square metre per month) and Murcia (€5.08 per square metre per month).

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Top 10 tips on what buyers are looking for to help you sell your property John Graham The property expert

DOES your property have a high score or a low score?

For readers who are thinking of selling their property now to take advantage of the surge in property sales throughout Spain, here are my Top 10 Tips on what buyers are looking for.

It’s a bit of fun and you will quickly see how sellable your property is from your score, but to be 100 per cent sure you will need me or another surveyor to give you professional advice and carry out a seller’s home report. This will give the buyer the extra confidence to buy your property.

If you have a low score you will either have to accept a lower price for your property or you can improve your property and get a higher score

CHECK YOUR SCORE: How sellable is your property? and a higher selling price.

As a guide line, you will normally gain a 50 per cent return on the costs of any improvements you make on your property if carried out professionally, so when you come to sell you should make a healthy profit on the improvements you have made.

Check out how you score on all the items in each of the 10 points listed below.

The higher your score the higher your chance of selling your property.

1. Location Front line beach or near to the sea (10), on or near the golf course (9), on or close to the marina (9), in the city centre (8), in the countryside (7).

2. Orientation of your property Facing south (10), facing south west (8), facing west (7).

3. Views Panoramic sea view (10), partial sea views (8), golf course view (8), marina view (9), open countryside view (7), historical buildings view (7).

4. Close to amenities Shops and supermarkets (10), private schools (10), medical centres (10), public transport (9), airport (8), train station (8), restaurants (7), nightlife (7), park (8), tennis club (7), sports club (7), marina (9), golf club (9).

5. Security Gated community (10), concierge (10), community security patrol service (9), security cameras and security alarm system (9), security shutters (8), security lighting (7), external security doors (8), good street lighting (7), off street parking (9), low crime area (9).

6. Privacy Property not overlooked (10), garden not overlooked (9), balcony or terrace not overlooked (9), private

garden (10), private pool (10), part of private community (9).

7. Condition of your property No structural problems (10), no damp problems (10), modern d/windows (8), modern kitchen (9), modern bathrooms (9), modern a/con and heating system (8), modern wardrobes (8), modern electrical and plumbing system (8), newly-painted externally and internally (9).

8. Paperwork All paperwork related to your property is placed in a file and in order (10).

9. Seller’s property report A surveyor has produced a seller’s property report to give confidence to the buyer that your property is in good condition (20).

10. Price You are selling your property at the right price for you and the buyer (10).

For more information on how to get the best price and a sellers report please contact me Email gk.ipad@me.com

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Flying with pets is getting more common NIGHT NIGHT: Dogs in beds not popular with Spaniards.

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Owners not keen on sharing beds

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WITH more and more people owning properties in Spain and spending a large part of their year here, pet travel has increased dramatically, with owners preferring to bring their animals with them rather than leave them at home for any length of time.

Pets accompanying their owners on a trip to Spain can be accepted as luggage when the corresponding excess baggage tariff has been paid (regardless of the class in which the passenger is to fly).

As a general rule, these animals must be checked in and loaded into the hold of the aircraft, where they will be placed in a container (which some airlines can provide) but to be on the safe side it is worth purchasing your own carrier which is IATA approved (and will have a sticker or label stating this).

As only certain airlines and airports in the UK have the facilities to transport pets (BA and Monarch being the main

BON VOYAGE: Pets accompanying owners can be accepted as luggage. carriers), when making a booking for you and your pet, check first that the necessary transport can be arranged.

Animals must carry the correct documentation, either with a pet passport or veterinary certificate or with all required vaccinations (in some countries with an evaluation of antibodies). All animals are identified by a microchip, and you need the correct documentation for this.

Preparing pets for travel can be a

lengthy business, with all the health checks, documentation and pet passport.

So if you are thinking about bringing you pet into Spain make sure you leave plenty of time to make the necessary arrangements. You can find more information on the Pets Travel Scheme (PETS) for the UK at www.defra.co.uk.

Guide dogs trained to accompany a passenger with a disability will usually travel in the cabin, unless prohibited by national regulations or the airlines.

FOURTEEN per cent of dog owners and 33 per cent of cat owners in Spain share their beds with their pets, a survey

by Houzz home improvement website has revealed.

Yet the habit was far less popular in Spain than in other countries, the survey revealed.

In the US, 41 per cent of owners questioned admitted to letting their dogs share their beds.

More than 10,000 people across the world, 550 of them in Spain, were included in the survey which concluded that cats are far more likely to rule

households than dogs.

The survey also concluded that pets are good for both children’s and adults’ health.

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Coming up… Derby Day, Rugby World Cup semis and USA F1 A WEEKEND of top sporting action is in the offing Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre.

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FOOTBALL – Last weekend there were PL wins for Manchester City (5-1 v Bournemouth, with a hattrick for Raheem Sterling), Arsenal (3-0 at Watford), Manchester United (3-0 at Everton), Chelsea (2-0 v Aston Villa), WBA (1-0 v Sunderland), Newcastle (62 v Norwich with four goals for Georginio Wijnaldum) and West Ham (3-1 at Crystal Palace). Tottenham v Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool and Southa m p t o n v L e i c e s ter ended level while Swansea met Stoke on Monday.

Before the midweek fixtures, Brighton, Gillingham (2-1 winners at Crewe) and Plymouth (1-

0 victors v Accrington) led th e C h a mp io n s h ip and Leagues 1 and 2 respectively while Celtic, after a 1-0 win at Motherwell, went top of the SPL. Joint La Liga leaders Real M ad rid b e a t L ev an te 3 -0 an d Ba rc e lo n a w h ip pe d Rayo Vallecano 5-2. Cristiano Ronaldo netted twice fo r R ea l to b e c o me the club’s record marksman w ith 3 2 4 g o a ls in 3 10 games, overtaking Raul’s tally of 323 in 741 outings.

The Republic of Ireland will play Bosnia & Herzegovina in their two-legged E u ro p e a n C h a mp io n s h ip play-off game next month.

Jose Mourinho has been fined £50,000 by the FA for remarks made to match officials after Chelsea’s home defeat by Southampton earlier this month.

We’v e h ad Ch amp io ns League action earlier this w e e k in clu d in g A rs e na lBayern

M unic h, a nd on Saturday/Sunday, it’s PL Derby Day with Manchester City-United, West HamC he ls e a a nd Sunde rla ndNewcastle.

Howard Kendall, ex-Preston, Everton, Birmingham and Stoke midfielder, who also managed Blackburn, Eve rton a nd M a nc he s te r City, has died in Southport, aged 69. The youngest player at the time to appear in an FA Cup final (17 years, 345 days for PNE v West H a m in 1964) he hit 65 goals in 613 League appearances: 1963-80. R.I.P. RUGBY UNION – The first World Cup semi-final on Saturday is New Zealand v South Africa, who k’od Wa le s . The n s e c ond, on Sunday, is Australia, last minute winners over unlucky Scotland v Argentina who ousted Ireland.

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GOLF – British Masters winner Matthew Fitzpatrick (21) is the youngest player in the

world’s top 100; Jordan Spieth is 401 days older.

CRICKET – Engl and (598-8 dec. & 74-4) almost ‘won’ the first Test with Paki st an ( 523- 8 dec. & 173). Alastair Cook scored 263 i n 836 m i nut es – t he longest innings ever by an Englishman and the third longest of all-time behind Pakistan’s Hanif Moham m ed ( 970 m i nut es i n 1958 ) and South African Gary Kirsten (878 in 1998). England spinner Abdul Rashid

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TITLE BID: Lewis Hamilton could become F1 World Champion for third time in Austin, Texas.

MAIDEN EUROPEAN TITLE: Matthew Fitzpatrick, 21, wins British Masters.

DID YOU KNOW? The last player to score four goals in a game for Newcastle was Alan Shearer (five) v Sheffield Wednesday in 1999. Nottingham Forest was founded 150 years ago this month in The Clinton Arms pub.

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Orba Warblers G.S. WEDNESDAY October 14, Bonalba Captain’s Team versus Vice Captain’s Team Pairs Better Ball Match Play WHAT a day! After the course took another weather battering the day before, 40 Warblers and partners started to arrive early at Bonalba, not knowing what sort of a day would be in store.

However, the sun was shinning, a full hot breakfast was served to both teams, with the Captain’s Tteam in blue on one table and the Vice Captain’s Team in red on the other.

Early results were very close, then two heavy wins for the Vice Captain’s Team against the form book started to heat up the atmosphere, the tide started to turn with the Captain’sTeam coming in with a couple of narrow victories.

Quietness set in as they awaited the all-important last couple of matches to conclude, Captain and Vice Captain out on the course urging on their last pairs.

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BLUE IS THE COLOUR: The victorious Captain’s Team. six points to four, although all the Warblers were winners on the day, again coming together with partners for another great day to remember.

The next game for the Orba Warblers will be on Wednesday October 28 at Alicante for the playing of

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Pego Golf Society Pairs Better Ball ON a very dull and overcast morning 49 players and guests attended this excellent competition. With the weather forecast showing 100 per cent chance of rain, all 49 players and guests got round Oliva Nova Golf Club, with hardly a drop of the wet stuff.

However, after they all arrived at the clubhouse after their game, the heavens opened for the rest of the afternoon.

The course is continuing to improve every week, and in a couple of weeks should be back to perfect.

In the main Pairs Better Ball competition the winners were as follows: Division 1 Winners 1st Place Steve Devine and Angus Muir with 42 points.

2nd Place Brendan Young and Bill Sykes with, 41 Points.

3rd Place Martin Gates and Steve Legg with 41 points.

4th Place Shaun O’Gorman and Paul Singh with 40 points.

There were four 2s from Shaun O’Gorman, Tony Jermain, Mike Cuerden and Kieran McLauglin.

Nearest the pin at Hole No 16 Par 3, was Shaun

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For more information about Pego G.S. go to the website: www.pegogolfsociety.com or send an email to Donna Green at pegohandicapsec@gmail.com

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Benitachell Bowls Club (BBC) news FUN with the ‘Touring Teams’ FOR the last few weeks the BBC has enjoyed the company of several touring teams from

all over Britain and the team in the photo from Plymouth were no exception. The focus of these games is always high on entertainment and fun rather than serious competition bowling. Long may they continue!

Tigers v Calpe On a more serious note a very close game for the Tigers at home to Calpe where the rink points were shared, but the Tigers lost out taking the extra two points by just one

shot! Overall shots were 52 for and 53 against. It was down to the last end on the last two rinks with Calpe just squeezing through.

Jaguars v Lions A very bad day at the office for the Jaguars with a loss of 10 - 0 to the Lions.

Well done, you Lions, but come on, you Jaguars, better luck next time!

Winter League Report – Benitachell v San Miguel on

HIGH ON FUN: The team from Plymouth.

October 14: The first away game of the season saw the squad making the journey south to San Miguel.

All of the five teams fought

hard enabling BBC to pick up five points.

This week’s hard-earned result was enough to secure BBC a top four spot in the league.

For a full update and further information about forthcoming games and results, please visit us on line at www. benitachellbowls club.com