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

ISSUE NO. 1581

22 - 28 October 2015

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Skies turn pink for breast cancer WORLD Breast Cancer Day marked across the region

By Gemma Quinn Breast Cancer Awareness Day has been marked and honoured across the region with thousands showing their support by undertaking solidarity walks, balloon releases or simply remembering loved ones lost to the disease.

One of the main events took place at La Zenia Boulevard shopping centre with Maria Wilson, President of the Orihuela Costa branch of the AECC cancer charity, and her ‘Pink Ladies’, who were out in force helping to raise awareness and funds for the charity.

People bought balloons and attached written messages to them, to honour and remember all those who have lost their lives to the disease and support those still fighting it.

As the sun began to set, around 2,000 pink helium-filled balloons were released into the early evening sky as Kylie Burgazzi sang her version of Nessum Dorma.

The event also saw a host of local acts give up their time to entertain the crowds.

Passing shoppers and Maria thanked all the performers as well as Simon Morton Turn to Page 5

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Immigrants held FOUR Algerian immigrants have been arrested on the beach in Mazarron.

The Emergency Co-ordination Centre mobilised the Immediate Emergency Response

Teams of the Red Cross who attended to the immigrants, who were all reported to be in good health. The boat they are believed to have arrived on has not been located.

Dryer fire AN Alzheimer’s sufferer was trapped in her home in Elche after a fire broke out in the gallery, believed to have been caused by a fault in the dryer whilst it was on.

Fire crews rescued the woman, who was alone at the time in the property, and she was treated by paramedics at the scene.

Social fund AIGUES D’ELX, the joint venture formed by the city of Elche and water company Hidraqua, is guaranteeing €200,000 in 2016 to aid low-income families.

This social fund is ex-

pected to help around 2,600 families each quarter and is intended primarily to alleviate the costs of pensioners, the unemployed, large families or those on limited incomes.

Cat burglar caught POLICE have arrested a man, aged 47, for a burglary at an empty house in the San Lorenzo area of Murcia.

Neighbours spotted the man access the property from an adjacent terrace and saw him leave with a bag full of jewellery and other stolen items. When detained, the man admitted that he had forced the lock on the first building with a kitchen knife before entering another property via the terrace.

CLOSED: Almost 18,000 beds will be lost as hotels close for some part of winter season.

Hotel shutdown as winter season approaches MORE hotels close for season or renovation than last year

By Gemma Quinn ALMOST 18,000 beds will be lost this winter on the Costa Blanca as hotels close for the winter either due to the lack of customers or for renovation.

HOSBEC, the hotel employers association, has published its annual report on the closure of hotels for the

winter season, which runs from November 1 to May 31, 2016, and according to HOSBEC, some 28.6 per cent of establishments will close at some point during the winter. This figure is slightly higher than last year when 26 per cent closed.

In Benidorm, the Costa Blanca’s busiest tourist town, 32.1 per cent of

hotels will close. Of these, more than half are closed for the season and just over 40 per cent are closed for renovation work including the popular Don Pancho and Los Dalmatas hotels.

November, December, January and February see most hotels close in Benidorm with a loss of between 4,500 and 7,000 beds.

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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.

Spain v England Tickets on sale

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TICKETS for the SpainEngland football match in Alicante went on sale yesterday (Wednesday). The match is being played at the Rico Perez stadium on November 13. Tickets are available from www.rfef.es.

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.

ro, who has warned the figures would rise to 150,000 if it included those who receive ‘less than €5,000 a year’ as with any social benefit recipients.

The figures were presented during the launch of a state

wide campaign by the CCOO and UGT unions to collect signatures to present at the Congress of Deputies calling for a legislative initiative to establish a minimum monthly income of €426 to those who receive less

Died age 95 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.

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

Hold up Treated for shock

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

90,000 people without an income 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 by the Secretary General of the CCOO union, Consuelo Navar-

Mayor’s passing

than €5,000 a year.

Navarro said the aim of the initiative is “to protect the most vulnerable people” and explained, in addition to €426 per month, provides “training and job search routes” as it is “work

that allows access to a dignified life.” However, Navarro also criticised that, according to a report: “The workers are getting poorer” with 22.2 per cent earning less than 60 per cent of the average income.

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 Health risk RESIDENTS have protested at the gates of the Fontcalent rubbish plant in Alicante denouncing the smell and health risk to local residents of the landfill.

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Featured News 3

News Desk 40

European Press 42

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Murcia strives to promote golf tourism INDUSTRY worth an estimated €212 million last year

By Gemma Quinn

Russian Press 43

Finance 45 - 50

Stocks 46

Leapy Lee 51

Daily TV

52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64

Our View 57

Colin Bird 57

Mike Walsh 57

Letters 66

Time Out 67 - 70

Legally Speaking 72

Health & Beauty 74 - 77

Social Scene 78 - 82

Homes & Gardens 83 - 84

Property 85 - 89

Services 92 - 97

Classifieds 98 - 100

Motoring 101 - 102

Sport 103 - 104

GOLF tourism generated an estimated 130,000 visitors to Murcia Region last year.

The importance of the industry, which is particularly strong during the winter months when golfing conditions are more favourable, was highlighted at the IGTM golf tourism fair in Tenerife.

A delegation from the Murcia tourist board attended the fair to further promote the region as a golfing destination and reduce the tourism sector’s dependency on the summer months.

The delegates also presented the idea of ‘City Golf’ aimed at encouraging stays in the main cities of Cartagena and Murcia rather than on course developments. Citing the fact that Murcia’s 22 courses are all within a 35-kilometre radius, they believe travelling distances are not a major issue.

During the IGTM event, Murcia’s tourism officials held around 200 meetings with golf tour operators. All golf courses were represented on the region’s stand and staff attended from La Manga Club, Hacienda del Alamo, IRM Nike Golf, Mar Menor Golf Resort and Lorca Golf Resort.

Golfers spend more than other tourists, having a higher disposable income, and last year their expenditure was estimated at €212 million. As a result, 47,000 people were kept in direct employment and another 7,000 indirectly; 11.2 per cent of all employment in Murcia Region.

GOLF TOURISM: Big business in Murcia Region.

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As sun began to set, 2,000 pink balloons took flight their families.

Guardamar branch of AECC gathered together their supporters in the plaza outside the town hall for a solidarity march and the reading of a manifesto against breast cancer.

In the Valencia Region last year there were 2,635 cases of breast cancer, and cancer associations expect a similar figure this year.

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and the management team at Zenia Boulevard who agreed to host the event for the third year running. They covered the cost of all supplies including the balloons and helium, allowing all money raised, a total of €3,164.15, to go straight to AECC to help in their fight against cancer and their early detection and research programmes.

In Orihuela City, the town hall has been sporting a large pink bow to mark Breast Cancer Day with Councillor for Health Noelia Grao encouraging women to have regular checks and mammograms.

Councillor for Social Welfare Sabina Goretti-Galindo also emphasised the city’s support to those affected and

OUT IN FORCE: Maria Wilson’s Pink Ladies’ spread the message.

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Factory death A WORKER, aged 45, died at the aluminium factory where he worked in Alicante. It is believed that he fell and was trapped underneath some machinery.

Safer town THE police force in Callosa de Segura is to be reorganised with the town hall pledging to seek a “better service, more effective security and police working closer to the citizens.”

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Green garden waste is causing a problem COUNCILLOR acknowledges the rubbish issue in Orihuela Costa

By Gemma Quinn THE town hall in Playa Flamenca has responded to criticism about the state of the Orihuela Costa with rubbish piling up and waste not being collected, as reported two weeks ago.

Councillor Sofia Alvarez spoke to the Euro Weekly News and said there shouldn’t be a problem as the rubbish collection service is in full operation and bins are being emptied every night except for Saturdays.

She acknowledged there was an issue with the green garden waste, but said this is mainly down to the residents themselves who are just leaving it piled high next to the bins and not following the correct procedures for where and when it will be collected. She said: “I live in this area; I know it is the green rubbish that is a problem. It has to be put into plastic bags and if there is a large amount, you have to call the town hall and we will arrange to collect it.”

When showed images of a small litter bin overflowing just next to the tunnel going underneath the N-332 by La Regia, Sofia

RUBBISH: Councillor could not explain why this bin hadn’t been emptied. admitted she did not know why this hadn’t been emptied: “But this is why we have set up a team of volunteers to be able to check these general areas and to let us know where problem areas are, if bins are in the right place or if more are needed. Just today I put in an order for a new bin in Las Ramblas and two more for Entre Naranjos.”

The town hall is this week putting signs in place around urbanisations informing residents of when and where green rubbish is collected. Anyone with large amounts for collection can call 966 760 000 or email residentes@orihuela.es. Rubbish should be placed in bins after 8pm. Breaches of these sanctions can hold a fine of up to €1,500.

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La Siesta project will be finished BUT no news on when the work will be done

PARK PROJECT: Area will be fenced off until work resumes.

By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJA Town Hall has pledged to finish the La Siesta park project, but with no definite date for work to commence, residents are likely to remain sceptical.

Councillor Victor Ferrandez again explained that “works are temporarily suspended due to the PP not having performed in a timely manner the correct and legally established administrative procedures” adding that the previous ruling PP party did not

have a project or contracts in place for work to continue.

Ferrandez said: “The idea is the park will be fenced until we can act on it. This week the technical audit report on supplies will be finished and decisions made about any debts.”

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Pioneering project for active learning CLASSROOMS move to the museums

By Gemma Quinn ORIHUELA has launched a pioneering educational project, along with the Museum of Sacred Art. Councillor for Culture and Education, Begoña Cuartero, presented the educational project ‘School in the Museum.

The Museum at School’, saying it was the first time this learning experience has been applied to schools.

The initiative consists of an interdisciplinary project aimed at pupils in infants, primary and secondary, with schools able to implement the projects during this school year 2015-2016. It would allow them to teach within the museum and new spaces where art is the source of knowledge, offering a new and exciting learning environment for youngsters.

Councillor Begoña Cuartero making the announcement.

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Flu jabs aim to increase protection VACCINATION campaign launched in Valencia and Murcia

By Gemma Quinn THE flu vaccination campaigns have launched in Valencia and Murcia Region.

In Valencia, Minister for Health, Carmen Monton, said the campaign will run until January 31 and aims to increase protection among the population as well as raise awareness of the risk factors of flu and promote the idea of having an annual jab against the virus: “We want to protect people at risk and increase the coverage to avoid complications related to the spread of the flu. Vaccination is the most effective method to prevent infec-

tion and its complications.”

This year funds totalling €2,255,500 have been allocated to acquire 782,250 doses of the vaccine.

Of these, 85,000 are special vaccines suitable for those with allergies to eggs or antibiotics. Last year there were 1,000 such vaccines.

Vaccines are now also available in Murcia with the Minister of Health, Encarna Guillen, encouraging those in the ‘at risk groups’ such as the elderly, young, pregnant and health workers, to get the jab as soon as possible.

Guillen said by having the vaccination, it could prevent up to 45 per cent of hospital admissions.

Housing market recovering MURCIA is the region that has reduced its housing stock the least in the country.

A report by the Servihabitat real estate agency said the autonomy will continue to have one of the highest concentrations of stock in the fu-

ture and despite the increase in the buying activity this year, it will not be as noticeable as in other communities such as in Alicante Province, where the housing market is particularly active.

The report concluded that

the housing market “is experiencing a gradual normalisation process, an increase in the volume of purchases and a gradual appreciation of housing prices. There are clear signs of recovery in the sector.”

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Call for steps to generate more tourism ELCHE hotels and restaurants are seeking a ‘master plan’

By Gemma Quinn HOTELS and restaurants are calling on Elche Town Hall to establish a ‘master plan’ to get more out of the tourist and economic potential of the city.

President of the Association of Elche Services (AESEC), Jose Rizo, said: “We need a project for the next 50 years and not one that changes every four.” Rizo argued that hotels “should attract people, but it is important that the centre with all kinds of shops is reactive, not only hospitality; if not, we end up with a centre just full of bars. We need a willingness to revive the sector.”

The Association of Tourism Companies of Elche (AETE) said they were also in favour of drawing up a city project, as it was envisioned in the early years of the Popular Party (PP) government, but then forgotten.

The demand comes at a time when municipal tourism studies have released details showing that whilst the hotels have their peak season in the summer months of July and August, food and beverage establishments have better figures during the autumn, winter and spring.

AETE and AESEC say this is because it is residents using the bars and restaurants who then leave in the summer.

AUTUMN TRADE: Bars and restaurants fare better than in summer.

The hospitality sector accounts for 10 per cent of those paying into Social Security in Elche and is the third most importance economic activity in terms of the number of workers, after trade and industry.

In 2014, employment in hotels grew by almost 7 per cent and there were 40 per cent more contracts issued last year in the hospitality sector.

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Two cruise ships dock in Alicante NUMBER of cruise passengers has increased

By Gemma Quinn TWO cruise ships docked in the port of Alicante on Monday, both from P&O Cruises.

The ship Ventura docked at Pier 14 at 8am arriving from the port of Arrecife on Lanzarote, with 3,210 passengers and a crew of 1,200, joining the Britannia that had docked an hour earlier with its 4,324 passengers and a crew of 1,398 people.

The double delight in the port of Alicante comes after the Euro

2 cruise ships dock in Alicante with nearly 10,000 crew and passengers on board

Weekly News reported last week that the number of cruise passengers arriving in Alicante up to the end of August this year is 87 per cent more than during the same period last year with the port receiving 13,409 passengers in the first eight months of the year.

Global demand for cruises grew by 3.4 per cent in 2014 according to the latest study by the International Association of Cruise Lines (CLIA).

According to this analysis, in the last 10 years the number of cruise passengers has increased by 68 per cent.

The cruise industry contributed to the global economy with €105 billion for 2014, up 1.7 per cent from a year ago, with 939,232 full-time employees in the industry worldwide.

Football pitch makeover

PITCH IMPROVEMENT: Councillor for Sports visits work on the Los Arcos football pitch.

MAINTENANCE and several improvement works are

being carried out on the football field of Los Arcos,

Orihuela.

During a visit to the site, councillor for Sports, Damaso Aparicio, said: “These tasks of preparation were necessary, because in the case of pruning the eucalyptus trees, the branches had not been cut during the last five years.”

The work to prune the trees, doing the line marking and reseeding of the lawn, has a budget of €8,518.

Aparicio said work is expected to be finished by the end of the month to be enjoyed throughout the season and by children participating in the school sports programmes.

“Our goal is to facilitate the use of municipal facilities and upon completion of the work to allow other clubs who have requested it.”

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Bee chaos in classrooms BEES and flooding brings classes to a halt

By Gemma Quinn A NEST of more than 100,000 bees forced the closure of a classroom in Alicante.

Beekeepers moved to the Oscar Espla school to remove the hives as children were taken from the area, although many parents took them home for

fear they would be stung.

The seven beehives; the largest with around 50,000 bees, were found nestled in the roof of a classroom and with the help of firefighters and masons, parts of the wall and ceiling were taken down and the bees removed. Around 99 per cent of the bees were saved.

Meanwhile classes were also disrupted in Elche and Santa Pola, this time as a result of the heavy rains.

Floods occurred in the prefabricated classrooms with lack of maintenance being blamed for water collecting in the gutters with students being moved into other classes.

Training grants for Torrevieja TORREVIEJA has been given grants totalling over â‚Ź80,000 from the Valencian Employment and Training Service.

The money will be spent on the implementation of the training activities of lifesaving skills and swimming activities.

Both courses are being offered free to 30 unemployed people allowing them to gain new knowledge and skills to assist them in their job search.

To apply, CVs must be received via adl@cv.gva.es by the end of today (Thursday).

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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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Reference to Infanta Cristina is removed KING’S sister is under investigation for fraud

NAMELESS: Reference to Infanta Cristina removed from Torrevieja sports centre.

By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJA is to remove the ‘Infanta Cristina’ name from the sports centre.

Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon said the reference to the

princess will be removed from the flagship sports facility in light of her being accused of tax crimes along with her husband, in the Noos case.

The initiative of Torrevieja’s mayor is in line with a motion

put forward in Parliament to remove honourable mentions located on buildings of the Generalitat of people or public officials who have since been convicted for corruption or crimes against the Treasury.

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Grant is to be returned QUESTIONS asked over how employment aid was used CALLOSA DE SEGURA is being ordered to repay €131,764.50 that was given to the town for an employment workshop but was allegedly spent elsewhere.

The government approved a grant in 2013 for a restoration project of the former hemp spinning mill, known locally as La Porcha, but it has now been revealed the council only used a quarter of the grant and Servef, the Valencian Employment Service and Training agency, is calling for the money to be returned.

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E-commerce boosts shoe sales by 67 per cent BUT few companies launch online sales on their websites

By Gemma Quinn ELCHE’S shoe companies are resisting the upward trend of e-commerce, despite the increase in online sales.

According to a study by an Alicante based consulting firm, only around 50 footwear companies have a corporate web responsive with full accessibility from any device (PC, tablet, smartphone) and a competitive online store. The rest have websites that are not adapted to mobile access or they do not give the option to buy online.

However, the study authors did point out that this group of companies have been pioneers in Spain to adopt e-commerce. They started venturing in to the field in 2010, with the boom not starting until 2013 when, according to the National Commission on Competition and Markets (CNMC)

digital sales of shoes in Spain grew by 67 per cent reaching a total of €43.3 million.

Those companies that have ventured into online sales have reached a turnover of more than 10 per cent of total sales in this way.

The director of the consulting firm said: “The steps taken by the fashion and footwear companies in the province to build brands that value their quality products, have been a key factor in the success of the online sales strategy online.”

However, the number taking advantage of e-commerce is still low despite its apparent success.

RESISTANCE: Number of Elche shoe companies taking advantage of online sales low.

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Improvements to Orihuela transport BUS service along the coast to be enhanced ORIHUELA is working to improve the current bus service.

Councillor for Urban Transport, Sofia Alvarez said she was working on solutions particularly to enhance the service on the coast and in December, Orihuela Costa will be joined with the Torrevieja Hospital with a service operating twice daily in the morning and evening and also stopping at Entrenaranjos.

As for the districts, the councillor said: “I’m working with the mayor to identify the real needs and to establish a better service frequency and to unite them with the city.”

In regards to taxis, the Department is already asking to expand the number of taxis gradually to improve service.

In addition, to address the problem of intrusion within

TRANSPORT: Councillor Sofia Alvarez is working on improving transport links. the sector and use of illegal taxis, Councillor Alvarez said: “The police control will be strengthened, while we have provided a telephone number to taxi drivers to process their claims and complaints,” since this problem is one of the

main concerns of taxi drivers within the municipality.

Orihuela is one of the few municipalities that do not have exams to gain a taxi licence, but that will be dealt with so professionals must sit an exam to acquire it.

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Machine developed to detect oil and dumping at sea PRESTIGE oil spill disaster prompted project

By Gemma Quinn ALICANTE University is working on a machine that detects in real 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 came about after the Prestige oil spill disaster which occurred off Galicia in 2002. The spill polluted thousands of kilometres of coastline and more than 1,000 beaches in Spain, France and Portugal, as well as causing harm to the fishing industry.

The objective of the project ‘ONTIME: Remote Operation Transfer Information Emergency Missions’ is to develop advanced support tools for decision-making in real time on emergency missions. Specifically, Alicante University’s Computer Research Institute 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

flies over the coast and radars take information from the sea surface and it is stored in a computer for later ground analysis,” said researcher Pablo Gil, a specialist in Physics, Systems Engineering and Signal Theory at the university.

The ultimate goal is to apply this technology to drones and surveillance missions. In the event that the new system detected a spill of oil or boat during a mission, the operator can better manage the emergency and make quicker and more appropriate decisions.

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Honorary doctorate for leader of Uruguay CEREMONY took place at University of Alicante

By Gemma Quinn 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, President Sanguinetti called for tolerance, 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.”

Uruguay’s leader accepted his honour ahead of the IberoAmerican 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, joining forces with other universities and native teachers.

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Poppy Appeal for 2015 is launched OVER â‚Ź188,000 was raised last year

POPPY LAUNCH: Poppy Appeal 2015 is under way following the official launch in Benidorm.

By Gemma Quinn THE Royal British Legion has officially launched the 2015 Poppy Appeal on the Costa Blanca in Benidorm.

The Parade of Standards was led by the Torrevieja Pipes and

Drums and the Pipe Major along the promenade where speeches by the District President and British Vice Consul in Alicante Lloyd Milen and the mayor of Benidorm were well received.

It was pointed out that due to ongoing troubles in Europe it

was more essential than ever to dig deep this year and support this worthy cause.

The Poppy Appeal is one of the most important events in the calendar of the Royal British Legion, founded in 1921, to care for those who suffered.

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The Age of Adaline showing in English LATEST offering at cinema in Pilar de la Horadada

By Gemma Quinn THIS week’s film in English at the cinema in Pilar de la Horadada is ‘The Age of Adaline’ showing today (Thursday) at 7pm and on Saturday October 24 at 5pm.

The classic film ‘Wuthering Heights’ is on S un d a y Oc t o b e r 2 5 at 5 p m a n d n ex t week’s film is ‘A Little Chaos’ on October

29 and October 31.

Tickets cost €5 and the cinema is located in the Duplex Espacio Cultural in Calle Canalejas, 4.

To keep updated on the latest films and monthly specials such as classics and children’s films, search Cinemapilar on Facebook or visit http://cinemapilar.blogspot. com.es/

Skydive raises €715 which is donated to local cancer charity THE AECC received a donation of €715 from Diane Bracknall from The Treasure Chest in Villamartin.

Diane did a skydive over Murcia and was sponsored

by Treasure Chest customers, her husband Martyn and pool team at The Green Baize Bar. Diane made her brave skydive inspired by her sister June’s

successful battle against cancer.

Maria Wilson and her Pink Ladies gratefully accepted the donation on behalf of the cancer charity.

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Alcoholics do not seek help due to social stigma ALICANTE taking part in international study IT is believed that nine out 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 f u r t h e r a n a l y s e t h e 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

STUDY: Examining the stigma facing alcoholics.

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, A rg e n t i n a , 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.”

The results between the participating schools will be compared, “which will strengthen the exchange between them and the integration of health systems.”

Sant Joan Hospital is selecting 200 patients within the first month of treatment t o t a k e p a r t i n t h e s t u d y, with the other countries assessing 100 patients.

The investigation will last for one year.

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For safe trouble-free driving we recommend gentle manoeuvres, as stopping distances are 10 times longer in snow and ice. To avoid wheel spin, pull away in second gear, easing your foot gently off the clutch. Maintain a constant speed where possible, if you need to break, then do so gently and progressively.

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Expat councillor steps down in San Fulgencio RESIGNATION decision comes after five years’ service

By Gemma Quinn JEFF WISZNIEWSKI has announced his resignation from his post as a councillor for the PIPN party in San Fulgencio.

He said: “My reasons for resigning are very personal. I have given five years of my life to help the community with their lives in Spain. This has taken its toll on my fami-

ly and recreational life as well as my health and that of my wife. Although I do not regret one moment of it.”

Jeff was persuaded to go into politics by local residents and as a result formed PIPN with a view to representing the people of San Fulgencio and the urbanisations.

In the first elections in which they stood, they gained

one councillor and, as the PP lacked a councillor in San Fulgencio to gain a majority, they signed a government pact to be part of the ruling party.

“That has not been respected by the PP. They have underestimated us, looked down upon us, lied and we were even threatened that they would close our Office for the Urbanisations. We have had to endure very uncomfortable situations but decided to continue the term of office because I am a man of my word and I wanted to continue helping everyone who needed that help,” Wiszniewski said.

He continued: “San Fulgencio needs a strong opposition party to challenge the decisions of the current government team. I believe that with my resignation, the PIPN, with our spokesperson in the town hall, Samantha Hull, who is also the only British female councillor, with Charo Mejías Dios, who will now become councillor, and with the team we have behind the scenes, we will have a strong opposition team within San Fulgencio Town Hall.”

Wiszniewski will continue as President of the PIPN party.

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Santa Pola works on cat colonies WORKING with police and animal charities

By Gemma Quinn SANTA POLA is working on its commitments to control the feline colonies in the municipality efficiently and safely.

The Department of Environment and Sustainability has met with local associations for the defence of animals and the Local Police to amend the current ordinance to allow the peaceful coexistence of the colonies and residents and to give police the effective working protoc ols a t the loc a l le ve l to work in collaboration with these charity associations.

Following the meeting, a draft plan has been formulated and the council will continue its meetings this w e e k w ith the ve te rina ry s c hool in the provinc e of

CAT CONTROL: Santa Pola working on new protocols to improve living conditions of cats on the street.

Alicante for technical advice on the control of cat colonies to improve the liv-

ing conditions of animals that are living on the streets of Santa Pola.

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Animal conference is first of its kind CHARITIES and animal lovers come together to unite in animal welfare conference held in Los Alcazares

PAES CONFERENCE: Organisers (from left) Lyn Baines, Linda Richardson and Vivienne Wharton.

By Gemma Quinn ANIMAL lovers, campaigners and charity volunteers all came together to attend the first National Animal Welfare Conference which took part in Los Alcazares at the weekend.

The Proteccion Animales España (PAES) conference is believed to be the first of its kind in Spain and was the result of three animal welfare organisations from Murcia and Almeria; ACTIN, San Animal and Cruz Azul, collaborating together.

Lyn Baines, President of Cruz Azul said many charities often work in isolation but the conference was about bringing them together and allowing them to learn from the experts: “We wanted to get them under one roof and form a more cohesive group and a stronger voice that is going to improve animal welfare in the future.”

Lyn said the event had re-

ceived a very positive response with 70 people registered to attend over the three days with delegates coming from across Spain. Speakers had ventured further afield attending from the UK, Holland, Belgium and France and involved leaders of the no-kill movement, experts in animal care and behaviour, marketing and fundraising experts, professionals from private and public animal welfare organisations, and more.

They covered a range of top-

ics and over the weekend, discussions and talks were held on the European microchip database; valuing volunteers; realities of running a shelter; animal abuse; education in schools; veterinary reports; staying within the law and animal protection from UPROMA, a new pioneering group of agents set up in Murcia.

Angela Hill-Jones, a volunteer for Actin said the event had been a long time coming: “I’m finding it very beneficial as I’m

interested in animal welfare and it’s combined with a nice weekend away.”

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EXPATS who left the UK more than 15 years ago w

By John Smith 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 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

GLOVES ARE OFF: Democratic right to vote will be denied to a

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an estimated one million people.

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will not be eligible to have their say British Government 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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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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Gender violence

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Tourist info

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. So far this year over 30 women have been killed by their partners or former partners.

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.

New technique 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.

Reality TV show A UKRANIAN television network have chosen the Palm groves of Elche to film a new reality TV show. The series will help promote the city in Ukraine, with the last series broadcast to over 27 million viewers.

Monster trucks 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 live, with special effects, stunts, explosions, staged accidents and a lot more.

Marriages over 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.

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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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HELP opens new store CONSULATE praises work of the charity

NEW STORE: Volunteers check out the new HELP store.

By Gemma Quinn HELP Murcia Mar Menor has opened its new outlet store at the Arches Complex in Los Alcazares, Murcia, just off the AP-7 motorway.

President of HELP, Pat Massingham performed the opening ceremony together with Elizabeth Bell from the British Consulate in Alicante,

who, on behalf of all Consul staff in Alicante thanked HELP for all the assistance it has given to so many in the Murcia Region over the years, adding that she thought the store was in a good position with parking and wished HELP good luck with their new venture.

The store, manned by volunteers, will be open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 2pm.

It has a good stock of clothing, bedding, furniture and many other items and more donations are always welcome and collections can be arranged.

All money raised will allow HELP Murcia Mar Menor to continue their work in the community helping people through emergencies and in times of need. For more information call 968 570 059.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY 3i Group 480.55 3.35 Aberdeen Asset Management 345.30 0.90 Admiral Group 1,595.00 -5.00 Anglo American 665.10 -10.20 Antofagasta 575.50 -4.00 ARM Holdings 982.50 7.50 Ashtead Group 947.00 -2.50 Associated British Foods 3,293.00 -15.00 AstraZeneca 4,178.25 32.25 Aviva 471.50 4.80 Babcock International Group 975.00 0.50 BAE Systems 457.00 2.10 Barclays 254.05 3.25 Barratt Developments 630.50 3.00 Berkeley Group Holdings 3,221.00 28.00 BG Group 1,094.00 2.50 BHP Billiton 1,123.00 -6.50 BP 385.15 1.15 British American Tobacco 3,850.50 20.50 British Land Co 852.00 2.50 BT Group 431.33 1.23 Bunzl 1,842.50 15.50 Burberry Group 1,281.50 4.50 Capita Group (The) 1,267.50 3.50 Carnival 3,432.50 37.50 Centrica 238.60 0.90 Coca-Cola HBC 1,521.50 8.50 Compass Group 1,068.00 14.00 CRH 1,754.00 0.00 Diageo 1,845.00 8.50 Direct Line Insurance Group 385.10 2.90 Dixons Carphone 432.75 2.15 easyJet 1,738.50 15.50 Experian 1,095.50 9.50 Fresnillo 746.25 -13.25 G4S 247.10 0.40 GKN 272.95 2.65 GlaxoSmithKline 1,355.00 9.00 Glencore 114.83 -1.17 Hammerson 618.00 3.50 Hargreaves Lansdown 1,397.00 1.00 Hikma Pharmaceuticals 2,079.50 9.50 HSBC Holdings 522.60 1.60 Imperial Tobacco Group 3,496.50 6.50 Inmarsat 929.00 4.00 InterContinental Hotels Grp 2,304.00 17.00 International Consolidated Air 599.00 2.50 Intertek Group 2,593.50 7.50 Intu Properties 346.55 2.65 ITV 248.80 0.10

% CHG. NET VOL 0.70 4,640.59 0.26 4,564.07 -0.31 4,465.73 -1.51 9,466.60 -0.69 5,713.04 0.77 13,724.12 -0.26 4,779.25 -0.45 26,188.58 0.78 52,390.58 1.03 18,881.51 0.05 4,915.92 0.46 14,393.03 1.30 42,067.67 0.48 6,246.47 0.88 4,363.46 0.23 37,276.79 -0.58 23,855.85 0.30 70,213.79 0.54 71,398.26 0.29 8,670.70 0.29 35,860.00 0.85 6,121.86 0.35 5,680.52 0.28 8,394.16 1.10 7,338.41 0.38 11,824.46 0.56 5,513.27 1.33 17,501.00 0.00 14,405.60 0.46 46,178.64 0.76 5,733.00 0.50 4,958.19 0.90 6,843.90 0.87 10,734.31 -1.74 5,596.71 0.16 3,827.78 0.98 4,454.69 0.67 65,499.16 -1.01 16,919.99 0.57 4,819.59 0.07 6,621.49 0.46 4,116.82 0.31 101,663.85 0.19 33,402.47 0.43 4,158.57 0.74 5,400.00 0.42 12,164.63 0.29 4,172.82 0.77 4,550.21 0.04 10,011.19

COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Johnson Matthey 2,490.00 3.00 Kingfisher 363.35 2.25 Land Securities Group 1,301.50 5.50 Legal & General Group 251.80 3.10 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 75.68 0.48 London Stock Exchange Grp 2,468.50 10.50 Marks & Spencer Group 493.20 2.20 Meggitt 474.35 2.55 Merlin Entertainments 372.35 2.25 Mondi 1,451.50 -0.50 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 175.45 0.65 National Grid 933.05 4.65 Next 7,725.00 50.00 Old Mutual 212.20 2.80 Pearson 1,194.00 11.00 Persimmon 1,958.00 2.00 Prudential 1,534.00 11.00 Randgold Resources 4,487.50 -84.50 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,142.50 30.50 RELX 1,156.50 4.50 Rio Tinto 2,477.00 -15.50 Rolls-Royce Group 687.25 1.75 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 326.30 0.30 Royal Dutch Shell 1,809.50 1.50 Royal Dutch Shell 1,834.00 -0.50 Royal Mail 448.20 2.40 RSA Insurance Group 409.15 1.65 SABMiller 4,013.25 7.25 Sage Group (The) 528.25 2.75 Sainsbury (J) 266.45 1.55 Schroders 2,829.00 14.00 Severn Trent 2,259.00 12.00 Shire 4,427.00 -84.00 Sky 1,079.00 2.00 Smith & Nephew 1,156.50 9.50 Smiths Group 1,015.00 6.00 Sports Direct International 652.00 -0.50 SSE 1,570.00 14.00 St James's Place 886.25 8.25 Standard Chartered 750.80 2.80 Standard Life 413.70 2.30 Taylor Wimpey 190.30 0.10 Tesco 197.93 0.98 Travis Perkins 1,942.50 6.50 TUI AG 1,217.00 7.00 Unilever 2,933.00 16.00 United Utilities Group 984.50 3.50 Vodafone Group 210.45 1.15 Whitbread 4,712.00 21.00 Wolseley 3,740.50 23.50 WPP Group 1,438.50 6.50

% CHG. 0.12 0.62 0.42 1.25 0.64 0.43 0.45 0.54 0.61 -0.03 0.37 0.50 0.65 1.34 0.93 0.10 0.72 -1.85 0.50 0.39 -0.62 0.26 0.09 0.08 -0.03 0.54 0.40 0.18 0.52 0.59 0.50 0.53 -1.86 0.19 0.83 0.59 -0.08 0.90 0.94 0.37 0.56 0.05 0.50 0.34 0.58 0.55 0.36 0.55 0.45 0.63 0.45

NET VOL 5,096.30 8,418.29 10,245.44 14,779.22 53,673.05 8,536.16 8,092.97 3,715.93 3,751.87 7,050.24 4,081.74 34,733.44 11,733.05 10,315.37 9,704.01 5,995.96 39,156.12 4,257.90 43,655.37 12,945.45 35,062.68 12,603.56 20,981.54 70,414.10 44,769.33 4,458.00 4,143.29 64,752.22 5,661.73 5,088.52 6,362.53 5,344.70 26,689.41 18,513.82 10,258.67 3,983.30 3,904.98 15,452.11 4,588.42 19,043.76 8,101.23 6,188.08 16,024.84 4,817.39 7,097.90 37,438.51 6,689.33 55,491.09 8,525.38 9,666.32 18,690.96

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COMPANY MMM 3M AXP American Express AAPL Apple BA Boeing CAT Caterpillar CVX Chevron CSCO Cisco KO Coca-Cola DIS Disney DD E I du Pont de Nemours and Co XOM Exxon Mobil GE General Electric GS Goldman Sachs HD Home Depot IBM IBM INTC Intel JNJ Johnson & Johnson JPM JPMorgan Chase MCD McDonald's MRK Merck MSFT Microsoft NKE Nike PFE Pfizer PG Procter & Gamble TRV Travelers Companies Inc UTX United Technologies UNH UnitedHealth VZ Verizon V Visa WMT Wal-Mart

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.

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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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WALKERS: Fourth annual event for the Elche Children’s Home took place at the weekend.

Best foot forward CHARITY walk raises more than €2,000

By Gemma Quinn THE annual solidarity walk took place at the weekend along the promenade of Torrevieja down to La Mata, to raise money for Elche Children’s Home.

It is the fourth time Lyn and Ken Adams have organised the event for the home and on the day they welcomed a number of children from the centre who also took part in the four-kilometre walk.

On the day more than €1,300 was donated from sponsorship but with other monies al-

ready pledged, the total amount raised is expected to reach the €2,240 mark.

One generous donation came from Bar San Remo in La Siesta where the owners Juan and Michelle, along with their customers, helped to raise €600. The bar was taken over in May and it is the first time they have pledged their support, but staff member Maureen and customers Nadia, John, Silvia and Wendy are regular walkers and all turned up in fancy dress to walk in style as Big Fm, supporters of the children’s home, got the walk under way.

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OUR VIEW

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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10:00am Heartbeat 11:00am Rosemary and Thyme Light-hearted drama series about a pair of gardening enthusiasts turned amateur sleuths.

12:00pm Rosemary and Thyme 1:05pm Inspector Morse 3:20pm Lewis 5:10pm Midsomer Murders 7:10pm Countrywise 8:15pm Wycliffe 10:00pm Les Dawson: An Audience That Never Was 11:00pm Birds of a Feather 11:30pm Angela's Ashes 12:30am FYI Daily 12:35am Angela's Ashes 2:25am Agatha Christie's Marple 4:05am ITV3 Nightscreen

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7:00am Kirstie's Vintage Gems 7:15am How I Met Your Mother 7:40am How I Met Your Mother 8:05am Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Big Bang Theory 2:00pm The Big Bang Theory 2:25pm The Simpsons 2:55pm Furry Vengeance 4:45pm Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 6:30pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Homes by the Sea 9:00pm Great Canal Journeys 10:00pm Homeland 11:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 12:05am Killing Them Softly 1:55am Grand Designs 2:50am Come Dine with Me 3:20am Come Dine with Me 3:50am Come Dine with Me

7:00am Milkshake!

9:35am Football League Tonight 11:00am 2015 Morrisons Great South Run 1:30pm Chinese Food in Minutes 1:40pm Cowboy Builders 2:40pm Loch Ness 4:40pm The Shaggy Dog 6:30pm Peter Pan 8:00pm 5 News 8:05pm Rush Hour 10:00pm MTV European Music Awards 2015 12:05am 20 Moments That Shocked Pop 1:25am The House Bunny 3:10am Super Casino Feeling lucky? Get the authentic, heartthumping casino experience every night.

5:00am House Doctor Home improvement series that works its magic on neglected homes.

5:25am Make it Big 5:50am Make it Big

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Highway Patrol Ax Men Ax Men The Cycle Show The Professionals The Professionals Rugby World Cup Highlights The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Field of Dreams FYI Daily Field of Dreams The Chase: Celebrity Special Rugby Highlights Two Mules for Sister Sara FYI Daily Two Mules for Sister Sara Air America

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Rooster Cogburn Volcano Die Hard 4.0 Romancing the Stone The Jewel of the Nile Armageddon Spectre: Special Twister Die Hard 4.0 Brick Mansions 2047: Sights of Death Face/Off

Coneheads Pleasantville Starsky and Hutch Shaun of the Dead The Golden Child The Harry Hill Movie Hot Shots!

Hot Shots! Part Deux Shaun of the Dead Starsky and Hutch There's Something About Mary 2:30am Bruce Almighty 4:15am Syrup

7:00am 7:20am 7:40am 8:05am 8:35am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 11:00am 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:35pm 3:00pm 3:35pm 4:05pm 4:35pm 5:00pm 9:00pm 11:05pm 11:50pm 12:40am 1:15am 1:45am

Suburgatory Suburgatory Suburgatory How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Made in Chelsea Hollyoaks Omnibus Hollyoaks Does Come Dine with Me Hollyoaks Does Come Dine with Me Hollyoaks Does Come Dine with Me Hollyoaks Does Come Dine with Me Hollyoaks Does Come Dine with Me Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Day the Earth Stood Still Gogglebox Gogglebox The IT Crowd The IT Crowd Drifters

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 The Seventh Dwarf 2:45pm The Penguins of Madagascar 4:30pm Project Almanac 6:30pm The Seventh Dwarf 8:00pm Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League v Bizarro League 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 A guy discovers that some relationships just won't die when his ex-girlfriend comes back as a zombie.

SUNDAY TV

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold SNF: Match Choice The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Ford Super Sunday Ford Super Sunday Ford Super Sunday The Barclays Premier League clash between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield.

To be Announced Football Gold Football Gold Major League Soccer Football Gold Major League Soccer Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Ford Football Special Sunderland v Newcastle at the Stadium of Light, Manchester United v Manchester City.

7:00am Cricket Day four of the second Test between Pakistan and England at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

3:00pm Cricket's Greatest 3:30pm Cricket's Greatest 4:00pm Cricket Classic 4:15pm Cricket Classic 4:30pm Living the Dream 5:00pm WWE Raw 6:00pm Cricket 7:00pm Cricket 8:00pm FL72 Review 9:00pm Cricket 10:00pm Cricket 11:00pm Cricket 12:00am Ford Football Special 1:30am Goals on Sunday 2:30am World Wrestling Entertainment Late Night Raw 3:30am World Wrestling Entertainment Late Night Smackdown 4:30am Cricket 5:30am ATP Tennis Final: Vienna

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Housing Enforcers 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm The Edge 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm My Life on a Plate 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm Traffic Cops 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Have I Got a Bit More News for You 12:20am The Graham Norton Show

7:15am Home Away From Home 8:00am Caught Red Handed 8:30am The Edge 9:15am Escape to the Continent 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm First Photo Album 2:30pm F1: Grand Prix 4:00pm The Box 4:30pm The Great British Bake Off Masterclass 5:30pm Killer Whales 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm FA Cup 1st Round Draw 8:30pm Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Only Connect 10:00pm The Last Dukes 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Pick Me! 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Countrywise 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Doc Martin 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm The Job Lot 12:15am Murder, She Wrote 1:15am Jackpot 247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55am Nightscreen

7:00am 7:10am 7:55am 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:30am 11:25am 12:20pm 1:10pm 1:40pm 2:15pm 2:40pm 3:40pm 4:50pm 5:55pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:55pm 10:55pm 11:00pm 12:05am

The Hot Desk Psych Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Dinner Date Psych The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Real Housewives of Atlanta Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Dinner Date The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder You've Been Framed!

Two and a Half Men Quantum of Solace FYI Daily Quantum of Solace James Bond's Spectre: With Jonathan Ross

9:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:00pm Stacey Dooley Investigates 11:00pm EastEnders 11:30pm The Fear 12:00am Family Guy 12:22am Family Guy 12:44am Family Guy 1:06am Family Guy 1:30am The Fear 2:00am Stacey Dooley Investigates 3:00am Stacey Dooley Investigates 3:55am Stacey Dooley Investigates

8:30pm Refugees of the Lost Rainforest 9:00pm The Secret Life of Books 9:30pm Britain on Film 10:00pm The Great British Year 11:00pm Lost Kingdoms of Central America 12:00am Servants: The True Story of Life Below Stairs

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Emmerdale Omnibus In Loving Memory Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Where the Heart is Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Inspector Morse Heartbeat Wild at Heart Where the Heart is Doctor in the House Rising Damp In Loving Memory Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Wycliffe The Mafia with Trevor McDonald Law and Order: UK Marchlands Inspector Morse Police drama series featuring Colin Dexter's enigmatic chief inspector and his sidekick Sergeant Lewis.

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7:00am Countdown 7:45am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am 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 Dispatches 9:30pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pm SAS: Who Dares Wins 11:00pm Fargo 12:20am It Was Alright in the 1980s

7:00am Milkshake!

10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Cowboy Builders 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm The Yorkshire Vet 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS: New Orleans 4:15pm Coming Home 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm The Gadget Show 9:00pm Police Interceptors 10:00pm On Benefits: The Millionaire Shoplifter 11:00pm Horror Homes and Landslides 12:00am Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

1:00am Now That's Funny!

1:50am Super Casino 4:10am GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:25am The Great Artists 5:45am House Doctor

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9:50am The Dukes of Hazzard 11:40am Guardians of the Galaxy 1:45pm Executive Decision 4:00pm Bloodsport 5:40pm Die Hard with a Vengeance 7:55pm Guardians of the Galaxy 10:00pm RoboCop 11:50pm RoboCop 2

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Goals of the 90s Gunsmoke The Professionals Minder Highway Patrol Highway Patrol Magnum, P.I. The Professionals Action-packed drama series about two criminalintelligence agents.

The Sweeney Minder Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Gunsmoke Magnum, P.I. The Professionals The Sweeney Rugby World Cup Highlights MotoGP Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Benidorm Bundesliga Rugby Highlights Motorsport UK Minder

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Arthur Daddy Day Care Doctor Dolittle Doctor Dolittle 2 Get Smart Austin Powers in Goldmember Shanghai Noon Shanghai Knights Blended The Waterboy One Night in Istanbul American Pie

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Revenge Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks 2 Broke Girls The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Made in Chelsea Scream Queens Gogglebox

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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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Raw Goals on Sunday Ford Football Special Football League Goals Goals on Sunday La Liga La Liga NFL Highlights NFL Highlights NFL Highlights NFL: Buffalo @ Jacksonville Football Gold Premier League U21's Football Football FL72 Goals Football Gold NFL Hard Knocks NFL: Baltimore @ Arizona NFL SPFL Round Up

Cricket Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Classic A look back to England's encounter with Australia in the NatWest Series final of 2005.

Cricket Classic Game Changers Gary Newbon Interviews Phil Taylor Sports presenter Gary Newbon interviews darts player Phil 'The Power' Taylor.

Cricket Cricket Sporting Heroes: Gary Newbon interviews Cricket Cricket World Wrestling Entertainment Late Night Raw SPFL Round Up Cricket Classics

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Two hour storm leads to flooding in Torrevieja IT was a wet start to the week in Torrevieja and around the Vega Baja as a heavy storm hit early Monday morning.

Up to 44 litres of rain fell in Torrevieja in the area of Aguas Nuevas and 30 litres per square metre fell in the Acequion neighbourhood in the city centre.

The two hour storm caused traffic problems on the CV-90 at the height of

the access roundabout to Altos del Limonar and in some areas of the Torretas.

Police also had to close off the entrance to the city from the N-332 at the Park of the Nations for around an hour as surface water was cleared and the storm caused failures in the street lighting across Torrevieja.

The storm was less intense further down the coast in Orihuela.

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Restoration of cathedral

CAMPAIGNERS hope mayor will release funds

More destinations from Alicante for summer 2016 RYANAIR this week unveiled its 2016 summer schedule for Alicante which comes into force next April.

The company will offer five new routes from Alicante-Elche airport to Berlin, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Newcastle and Rome, reaching a

total of 48 connections between April and November.

These new services will transport up to 3.5 million passengers per year, representing a growth of 15 per cent, helping to maintain 2,600 jobs in the airport according to the airline.

Apart from the new links, routes to Edinburgh, Gdansk, Krakow, Leeds, Manchester and Milan are being reinforced with extra flights.

In total 48 routes and 264 weekly flights will be operating in the summer.

HISTORIC BUILDING: Has never been rebuilt since it was damaged during the Spanish Civil War.

By Gemma Quinn CARTAGENA’S mayor has pledged his support to restore the city’s Santa Maria Cathedral. Mayor Jose Lopez met with campaigners who have been fighting

to restore and save the historic building, which has never been rebuilt since it was damaged during the Spanish Civil War of 1936-39.

Campaigners from Virgen de la Caridad platform met with the mayor who was receptive to the plans.

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Housing Enforcers 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm The Edge 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm My Life on a Plate 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm River 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Imagine...

12:45am Who Do You Think You Are? 1:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:50am BBC News

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Pick Me! 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Deals, Wheels and Steals 9:00pm Eternal Glory 10:00pm Lewis Drama with Kevin Whately following on from the Inspector Morse series.

11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm On Assignment 12:15am The Jonathan Ross Show 1:15am Benidorm 2:10am Jackpot 247 4:00am Loose Women

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 1:15am Face of Britain by Simon Schama 2:15am Countdown to Life: The Extraordinary Making of You

7:00am 7:10am 7:55am 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:30am 11:25am 12:20pm 1:10pm 1:40pm 2:15pm 2:40pm 3:40pm 4:50pm 5:55pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:00am 1:00am 1:05am 2:10am

The Hot Desk Psych Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Dinner Date Psych The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Real Housewives of Atlanta Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Dinner Date The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder You've Been Framed!

You've Been Framed!

Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Tricked: Fright Night Glitchy The Job Lot House of Wax FYI Daily House of Wax Two and a Half Men

8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:00pm Professor Green: Suicide and Me 11:00pm EastEnders 11:30pm Together 12:00am Family Guy 12:22am Family Guy 12:44am Family Guy 1:06am Family Guy 1:30am Professor Green: Suicide and Me 2:30am Together 3:00am Stacey Dooley Investigates 3:55am Professor Green: Suicide and Me

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm An Island Parish 9:00pm Terry Wogan's Ireland 10:00pm The Stuarts in Exile 11:00pm Close to the Edge 11:30pm Close to the Edge 12:00am Clara Bow: Hollywood's Lost Screen Goddess 1:00am The Wonder of Weeds

7:00am 7:25am 8:25am 9:30am 10:35am 11:00am 11:30am 11:55am 2:05pm 3:10pm 4:10pm 5:15pm 5:50pm 6:20pm 6:55pm

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In Loving Memory Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Where the Heart is Judge Judy Judge Judy 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.

Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries.

Rosemary and Thyme Carry On Forever Law and Order: UK Marchlands Chilling drama about three families who live in the same remote house in different time periods.

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7:00am Countdown 7:45am 3rd Rock from the Sun 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 1:30am Pokerstars.Com Shark Cage

7:00am Football's Greatest: Ronaldo 7:05am Gunsmoke 8:00am The Sweeney 8:55am Minder 9:55am Highway Patrol 10:25am Highway Patrol 10:50am Magnum, P.I. 11:50am The Professionals 12:55pm The Sweeney 1:55pm Minder 3:00pm Highway Patrol 3:30pm 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 1:40am FYI Daily 1:45am Universal Soldier: Regeneration 2:40am Ax Men 3:30am Whisker Wars 3:55am ITV4 Nightscreen

7:00am 10:15am 12:10pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:10pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

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Milkshake!

The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Secrets of the Scammers Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Coming Home 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News 90 Cats and Counting: Cat Crazies Documentary meeting cat lovers who take feline worship to a whole new level.

Dog Rescuers- Puppy Special Eamonn and Ruth: How the Other Half Lives CSI: Cyber The Mysteries of Laura The Mysteries of Laura Super Casino

9:00am The Maze Runner 11:00am The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 2:10pm 47 Ronin 4:15pm Behind Enemy Lines 4: Seal Team Eight 6:00pm The Maze Runner 8:00pm The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 11:00pm 47 Ronin

7:00am Arthur 2: On the Rocks 8:55am Blazing Saddles 10:35am Dumb and Dumber To 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

7:00am 7:45am 8:35am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:00am

Revenge Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks 2 Broke Girls The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Empire Chewing Gum How to Survive the End of the World Rude Tube

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 A guy discovers that some relationships just won't die when his ex-girlfriend comes back as a zombie.

2:30am Project Almanac 4:30am Burying the Ex

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7:00am 7:30am 8:00am 8:30am 9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 5:45pm 6:00pm 8:00pm 10:30pm 10:45pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:00am 1:00am 2:00am 2:30am 3:00am 4:00am 4:30am

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE SmackDown!

Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Football Fantasy Football Club Highlights Premier League Legends SPFL Round Up Football Fantasy Football Club Highlights Barclays Premier League Review Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits MLS Round-Up Show Boxing Gold Premier League Legends Football Premier League Legends SPFL Round Up La Liga World 2015 Capital One Cup Highlights The Premier League Years

Sporting Greats Sporting Greats Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest NFL: Baltimore @ Arizona Time of Our Lives Cricket Classic Racing News Cricket's Greatest NFL: Baltimore @ Arizona NFL Time of Our Lives Cricket's Greatest Sporting Greats Sporting Greats WWE From the Vault WWE From the Vault WWE SmackDown!

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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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Explosive drama.

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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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in history 1216. Henry III of England, also known as Henry of Winchester, is crowned.

1648. Thirty Years War ends, European nations agree to peace.

1783. Virginia emancipates those slaves who fought on the side of Independence in the Revolutionary War. 1859. Spain declares war on the Moors in Morocco, known in Spain as the African War and elsewhere as the Hispano-Moroccan War or the First Moroccan War. 1881. Shootout at the OK Corral, the three Earp brothers and Doc Holliday face the Clanton-McLaury gang in Arizona.

1886. President Grover Cleveland dedicates the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour.

1904. Mayor George McClellan officially opens the New York City subway.

1917. Brazil enters World War I, on the side of the Allied powers, by declaring war on Germany.

1919. US Congress puts prohibition into force with an amendment to the constitution.

1945. The United Nations is born with the first 29 nations ratifying its charter.

1962. The Cuban Missile Crisis ends as the Soviets agree to take Russian missiles out of Cuba as long as the US doesn´t interfere with the territorial sovereignty of Cuba.

1964. Jean Paul Sartre wins the Nobel Prize for literature, an award he declines.

1970. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice release their third musical, Jesus Christ Superstar.

1982. The Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party wins the election in Spain and the country has its first Socialist government since the death of Franco.

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Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker, Oona Laurence, Naomie Harris, Rita Ora Director: Antoine Fuqua Jake Gyllenhaal plays the left handed boxing champ in a movie penned by Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter.

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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, crankdriven 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 best remembered for films such as 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.’

Born in Madrid, he became a professional kickboxer and after moving to Canada, starred in the TV series ReGenesis.

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Arsene Wenger, October 22, Football Coach, 66 French soccer coach who has been with Arsenal since 1996. He led them to FA Premier League titles in 1998, 2002 and 2004 and six FA Cup wins.

Ang Lee, October 23, Film Director, 61 Film director from Taiwan who came to prominence with action film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. He then won Oscars for best director for Brokeback Mountain and Life of Pi. Katy Perry, October 25, Pop Singer, 31 Pop singer whose album Teenage Dream featured five songs that topped the US Billboard Hot 100. She became the first person to reach 50 million Twitter followers and had a short lived marriage to comedian Russell Brand.

Hilary Clinton, October 26, Politician, 68 Wife of Bill Clinton and First Lady of the United States from 1992 to 2000 who campaigned for the US presidency in 2008 and served as the 67th US Secretary of State under President Obama from 2009 to 2013. She will be standing for the position of President in 2016 elections.

John Cleese, October 27, Comedy Actor, 76 The Monty Python comic actor and writer who has appeared in many popular and controversial films during his career. His most famous films include Monty Python and the Holy Grail, The Meaning of Life, and Life of Brian as well as TV series Fawlty Towers.

Bill Gates, October 28, Entrepreneur, 60 Co-founder of Microsoft, which he grew to become one of the most successful companies in history. Forbes ranked him the wealthiest person in the world from 1995 to 2009.

1. GONE GIRL, 2. GATLING GUN, 3. GUNTER GRASS, 4. GAS GIANTS, 5. GREAT GRANDCHILD/GREAT GRANDSON, 6. GALILEO GALILEI, 7. GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI, 8. GEORGE GERSHWIN, 9. GRAHAM GREENE, 10. GRETA GARBO

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YOUR STARS 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.

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.

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.

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 self-centred to start with. A good routine is essential and the will to stick with it.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your very nature can lead to internal struggles. In the coming months,

LIBRA

(Sept 24 - October 23)

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. 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

TARGET: Average: 11 Good: 14 Very good: 20 Excellent: 24

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION adit ante anti atom date dent diet dint dote edit emit etna into iota item mate meat mint mite moat mont mote neat note omit tame team tend tide tied time tine toad toed tome tone admit ament anted atone dated demit doted mated matin meant monte noted oaten tamed tided timed tinea tined toned atoned detain diatom donate inmate iodate mantid minted moated tandem amniote donated mediant oddment toadied dominate DOMINATED

SOUND OF THE WEEK Angels & Ghosts

By Dave Gahan & Soulsavers Record label: Columbia Records Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan collaborates with English electronic group Angels & Ghosts for the second time for this release. The album includes lead single ‘All of this and nothing.’

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Enjoy filling in the following puzzles and check the answers in next week’s edition

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)

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Cryptic 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)

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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:

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)

Code Breaker

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)

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.

Across 1 Begins (6) 4 Flat dishes for food (6) 9 Allure or entice (7) 10 Ordered reference standard (5) 11 Stimulating (8) 13 Wagers (4) 14 Cause fear in (5) 17 Have confidence or faith in (5) 20 Go under (4) 21 Correct in all details (8) 25 Depart (5) 26 Confidential (7) 27 Consisting of one only (6) 28 Done or made not long ago (6) Down 1 Had in common (6)

2 Loft (5) 3 Farm vehicle (7) 5 Catalogue (4) 6 Journeys (7) 7 Paces (5) 8 Render unconscious by a blow (4) 12 Obtain (3) 15 Have within (7) 16 Epoch (3) 18 Commonplace (7) 19 Win a victory over (6) 20 Exchanges for money (5) 22 Imitation (4) 23 Not in a state of sleep (5) 24 Distribute cards (4)

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

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.

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.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 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.

CODE BREAKER

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)

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)

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Come Rain or Come Shine (A Mitford novel)

AS we prepare to put the clocks back this weekend and look forward to an extra hour in bed, we’re taking a look at the top 10 things Daylight Saving Timerelated things you may not know.

1. The first person to put the idea of Daylight Saving Time down in writing was Benjamin Franklin in 1784, yet he later said it was more of a joke than anything else, suggesting that Parisians could save on candles by getting up earlier in the mornings.

IN the latest entry in the hit Mitford series of novels the cast of familiar characters are back and this time it’s for a wedding.

Lace Harper and Dooley Kavanagh’s wedding at Meadowgate will not be soon forgotten.

It’s June and the celebrations are due to take place in the mountains.

Dooley Kavanagh, Father Tim Kavanagh’s adopted son is back and the plans for his wedding include creative catering, a newly swept out barn and a famous country band.

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2. Germany was the first to put the idea into effect on April 30, 1916.

The UK and the US followed suit soon afterwards in an attempt to save coal during the First World War. 3. Englishman William Willett took the idea more seriously and in 1908, 1909, 1910 and 1911 proposed it to Parliament, where it was rejected all four times. Sadly he died in 1915 without seeing his plan reach fruition.

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Play on Words SUMMER TIME: Comes to an end this weekend.

6. Many countries put their clocks forward in the spring and back in the autumn, but the dates they do so vary.

In the US a new law was passed in 2007 to extend Daylight Saving Time until after Halloween in an attempt to reduce children pedestrian deaths by allowing more daylight in the evening.

4. The Soviet Union first put its clocks forward to observe Daylight Saving Time in 1930 following orders from Josef Stalin. However for some reason they were not turned back for 60 years, meaning during the Second World War and the Cold War nobody was really sure what time it was in Russia.

7. In 2012 a man in Ohio, US, managed to get himself arrested twice in one day at exactly the same time thanks to daylight savings. He was first stopped at 1.08am for driving the wrong way down a oneway street. Then, after the clocks went back from 2am to 1am, the same officers had to arrest him a second time for driving while intoxicated after spotting him behind the wheel again. The time was, again, 1.08am.

5. In September 1999, three terrorists died in Israel when a mix-up after the clocks changed led them to set it to explode an hour earlier than intended.

8. To keep to their timetables, Amtrak trains in the US are not allowed to leave a station before their scheduled departure time. Therefore when the clocks go back all trains running on

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time stop at 2am and wait one hour before continuing. When the clocks go forward they suddenly become an hour late and have to do their best to make up the lost hour.

9. In Antarctica it is dark all the time in the winter while in the summer there are months of 24-hour daylight.

Yet many research stations there still change their clocks to observe Daylight Saving Time to keep in synch with supply stations in Chile and New Zealand.

10. A study carried out last year at hospitals in Michigan, US, found that hospital admissions increased 25 per cent the Monday after the clocks went forward, while the risk of a heart attack fell 21 per cent when they were put back again. Pedestrians have also been found to be three times as likely to be hit and killed by cars at 6pm just after the Summer Time ends, which researchers believe could be because drivers go through an adjustment period when dusk arrives earlier.

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

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

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

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

No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

TARGET: Average: 25 Good: 32 Very good: 46 Excellent: 56

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION tenor sent sect secret scent scrod emote morn more mode modern mote norm node note noter noted cent crone credo vent venom font form force fore fort forte fern once rode rote redo redone prom prone pure purer purge pour pout pouted cure curt curter cute cuter copter court coup cough dome done dorm doer dote deform erupt tome tone torn tore toed trod term tern turn urge outre outer outed ogre hero heron germ getup return gout hurt hour

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

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

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

Top 10 facts about Daylight Saving Time

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

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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?

through buying an annuity.

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

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.

The rule where 70 per cent of the 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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Situated in La Mosca Commercial Centre in Playa Flamenca, owner David Valero is an expert in his field and is able to assist and advise in most instances, from tax management and business accountancy to conveyancing and wills.

The company also has a full trained and professional lawyer covering all your legal needs.

Their main form of business is accountancy, covering all aspects of setting up and running your own business or being a self-employed worker and doing your quarterly tax returns, all on a low price policy.

At VP Advisers you will speak directly with David. There is no middle man, so every time you have a concern or question, it will be David’s expertise that assists you and he is continually keeping updated with the ever-changing laws, rules and regulations in Spain. They also offer a free initial consultation, so for example, if you are looking at setting up your own business, David can explain how the process works and what is involved. If you take the services of VP Advisers, there are no registration fees un-

VP ADVISERS: In Playa Flamenca for all your fiscal and legal needs. like some companies and with non-residents taxes being carried for people for €30 per person, VP Advisers offer the best value around.

“We started in the height of the economic crisis,” said David: “So a lot of people were going

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who use them for all their legal and fiscal needs; when buying and selling a property, making or changing a will and doing their tax returns.

VP Advisers also continually work in the best interest of their clients and keep them updated on any changes: “For example, there have been big changes in wills in Europe so we are explaining to our clients how this could affect them and the same with taxes.”

David said they are now seeing a positive upturn in the property market with more people buying compared to a few years ago when they were dealing with a lot of property sales and expats selling to return to their home countries. He said now is also a good time for business with a lot more incentives and lower costs in setting up as autonomous.

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What’s up?

WE have moved into the ‘Right Now’ era Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man 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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LEGALLY SPEAKING

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.

SLOW DOWN: Bend ahead.

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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“Following my initial interview with Sandra Field the Spanish recruitment consultant, I flew to the UK for my follow-up interview at the head office in Tonbridge and to undergo my training induction course.

Everyone was great, extremely helpful and the training course excellent!

Having not carried out any nursing expertise since the early 80’s this gave me confidence and brought my skills up to date. Training refresher courses are always available too if you feel a particular skill requires honing!

“Within two weeks of completing my induction training I was working with my first client! Since then I have continued to have clients for periods that fit in with my availability, skills and choice of preferred areas of work from my UK base.

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LYNNE BROUGHTON: Lucky to have built up a small client base. now I am into my third year and have no intention to

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career choice with Consultus as a ‘job.’ I consider my role to be an extended family member assisting those who are not, for whatever reason, able to cope on their own. I am lucky enough to have built up a small client base, thereby developing an in-depth knowledge of hers (or his) personal needs, likes/dislikes etc.

“I have no hesitation in recommending Consultus to would-be carers: having been in business for over 50 years they are totally professional and a super organisation to be a part of.

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“So if you are a caring individual looking for a position which offers flexibility, enjoy meeting new people and happy to be in a home from home environment, then join Consultus: the personal satisfaction to be gained (and income!) is well worth it! “ For further information contact our Local Recruitment Consultant in Spain, Sandra Field; Tel: 658 965 204 Email: s.field@consultuscare.com www.consultuscare.com

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Tres Coronas, the centre of health SERVING thousands of patients from checkups to implants and orthodontics TRES CORONAS is the centre of health, wellness and beauty excellence, offering the highest possible services to patients on the Costa Blanca.

Home to SweDent Dental Group, it was the vision of owners Monika and Stefan Bramsell, to offer a one-stop shop for all health and wellness needs, whether you are looking for dental services, a GP or even a haircut.

Established in La Zenia Alta since 2006, SweDent has a longer history dating back to 1997 and it was due to its popularity and success that the company custom built the Tres Coronas premises; a nod to their Swedish background and the ‘three crowns’ on the town hall of Stockholm; Stefan’s home city.

The building is perhaps the grandest dentist surgery you will visit, but it is all about providing that warm and comforting atmosphere for patients, who return time and time again for treatment and checkups, showing their confidence in the highly experienced and trained team. Stefan himself was a dental technician and worked with the Royal dentist in Sweden for 11 years, but here, it is wife Monika who is the friendly face patients see daily. Monika also chose to train in Sweden, a country renowned

TRES CORONAS: For all your health and wellness needs. for its high, exacting standards. It was the first country to educate in dental hygienist.

The dental hygienist at Tres Coronas offers a crucial role for the dental well-being of patients and people often underestimate their effectiveness: “There have been many occasions where

patients have requested teeth whitening, but after a visit to the hygienist they are happy with the results, and have effectively saved themselves a lot of money. We do teeth whitening, but a lot of the time people don’t actually need it and we won’t charge for services a patient does-

n’t require,” explained Stefan.

It is this ethos that has helped Tres Coronas serve thousands of happy patients over the years, offering everything from simple checkups to implants and orthodontics.

The team believes that a child’s first visit to a dental clinic decides the child’s future opinion on the dental environment so they give great care and attention to younger patients, helping them have more positive thoughts about their experiences their entire lives: “We are very patient with children and take care to make sure they are not afraid.” Stefan adds: “Dentistry is not painful, it can be unpleasant but it is not painful and we make all patients aware of anything that may be a little unpleasant so they are more relaxed and prepared.”

Increasingly, patients are seeking cosmetic dental procedures to enhance their appearance and in addition to basic oral health, many patients have a high aesthetic expectation for their teeth. SweDent can now help you achieve the smile of your dreams.

They also welcome dental tourists who come from all over the world to benefit from their expert services and prices. www.trescoronas.eu / 966 730 019

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No more cold feet this winter A COMPANY has created new heated insoles to keep your toes toasty.

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

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They are battery operated and are charged with a micro-U SB 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

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.

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.

SPECIALIST: Dr Luis Perez Belmonte.

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 • 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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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.

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

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Try some tricks to avoid snacking 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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Orihuela celebrate local poet today CITY conference

By Gemma Quinn ORIHUELA is hosting a conference on the work of Miguel Hernandez at 8pm in the Auditorium of La L o n j a t o d a y (Thursday).

The conference will be hosted by professor of Spanish and Latin American literature, Carmen Alemany.

On October 29, in the Maria Moliner library, there will be a children’s poetry workshop ‘Flight of Poems’ from 6pm.

To close the city’s celebrations in honour of Migu e l He r n a n d e z , o n October 31, the museum will host the ‘Poetic Encounter ’ poetry reading event all day.

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The first Town Meets Country ENTER your pooch now in the dog show

By Gemma Quinn NOVEMBER 14 sees Torrevieja host the first ever Town Meets Country event.

The day promises to be a fun day out for all pet lovers and furry friends alike, as well as raising money for charity.

The fun day runs from 10am to 5pm behind the V2 petrol garage on Avenida Cortes Valenciana, in between the Needle and Iceland and is in aid of Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre and Last Hope Rescue animal charities. There is a €1 fee and this will go to support Torrevieja’s municipal pound which new councillor for Animals, Carmen Morate, said is going through some positive changes currently and will not sacrifice any dog or cat now. The councillor said she is looking forward to the event to let the public know more about Albergue Municipal pound where there are many dogs and cats waiting for adoption and their forever home.

GM promotions with sponsors Grupo Rubio and Skoda are bringing a brand new

style of event to Torrevieja and for one day only this fun day with a village fete, country show atmosphere will focus on animal welfare and information, but it’s also going to be a fun day for all the family with lots of animal attractions plus stands and stalls, local produce to purchase, catering on site plus lots of prizes to be won.

There will be two dog shows as well as displays of dog agility; performing horses, falconry and prize draws with horses.

To enter your dog into the Pet Dog Show sponsored by Continental Wealth Management and the Fun Pet Dog Show Challenge Sponsored by Protectapet, email gina@gmpromotions.es for an entry form and further information. Entry fee is €2 per category, with all proceeds going to the animal charities.

Categories to enter include Best Rescue; Puppy; Sprightly Pensioners; Most Handsome dog; Prettiest Bitch and Children Handling open to children under 16 who take their dog and present it to the judge.

PET SHOW: Could your pooch be a winn

Just for fun, the Fun Dog Show Challenges take place in the arena from 3-4pm, so if you have a talented Terrier, cute Collie or a delightful Doberman, this is for you.

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PARK TOURS: Councillor for Tourism and Environment, Fanny Serrano, launches routes with Regional Director for Environment Carmen Catala and Municipal biologist Antonio Pujo.

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There are still places left for stall holders so to book your stand, email gina@gmpromotions.es or call 695 399 841.

THREE guided tours around the Natural Park of the Lagunas of La Mata and Torrevieja have been developed in order to raise awareness of the natural, cultural and tourist values of the park.

The first; ‘Birds Nature Reserve’ on Sunday October 25, will talk about the birds that inhabit the park throughout the year. Also on December 19.

The route ‘La Mata, vineyards, water and salt’ takes you

on a journey through the vineyards, and the history of generations of winemakers who have worked the land for centuries.

This route includes a tasting and is on October 31 and November 21.

The third route ‘Our forests are called salt marshes’ is on November 8 and December 13. rutanatura@turismodetorrev ieja.com or 965 703 433. In Spanish, English and French.

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Cartagena Jazz Festival 35TH annual event for music lovers

By Gemma Quinn THE 35th Cartagena Jazz Festival opens in the city on October 31, running until November 22.

Organised by the Cultural Department of Cartagena, the festival is one of the oldest in Spain and this year will welcome popular artists such as Benjamin Clementine, Silvia Perez Cruz, Iron and Wine, Richard Bona, GoGo Penguin, John Scofield with Joe Lovano, Cassandra Wilson, Kurt Elling, Jose James, Ibrahim Maalouf, Esperanza Spalding, CMB Big Band, Kitty Daisy and Lewis, Andrea Motis and Joan Chamorro Quintet, Kyle Eastwood and Jorge Pardo presenting ‘Latin Jazz Flamenco Summit’ with Jerry Gonzalez, Javier Colina, Antonio Serrano, Candy, Rycardo Piranha S. Moreno and Israel.

The month long event sees nine concerts being held and

JAZZ FESTIVAL: Book your tickets now.

tickets can be purchased separately or a festival pass is now available giving entry to all concerts, costing €75.

They can be purchased at the ticket office at the Nuevo

Teatro Circo and the Auditorio El Batel from Monday to Friday during box office hours of 10am-2pm and 5-8pm.

The festival kicks off on October 31 at 9.30pm with Benjamin Clementine and Silvia Perez Cruz at the Nuevo Teatro Circo. Individual tickets cost €20.

On November 6 at 9.30pm, Iron and Wine and Richard Bona Band perform at the

Nuevo Teatro Circo. Individual tickets cost €18.

On November 7 at 9.30pm GoGo Penguin and John Scofield and Joe Lovano Quartet perform at the El Batel followed by Cassandra Wilson on November 8 with ‘Coming forth by day: Billie Holiday’ on November 13 at 9.30pm, Kurt Elling and José James are at the Nuevo Teatro Circo and on November 14 at 9.30pm Ibrahim Maalouf and Esperanza Spalding take to the stage.

November 20 sees the turn of Jorge Pardo and CMQ Big Band at the Nuevo Teatro Circo at 9.30pm and the final weekend on November 21 is Kitty, Daisy & Lewis at the Nuevo Teatro Circo followed

by Andrea Motis, Joan Chamorro Quintet and Kyle Eastwood Band on November 21.

The Jazz Festival also hosts numerous street jazz events which are free to the public, being held Sundays in the Plaza del Luce at 1pm.

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Siesta outdoor furniture is now opening its doors in Cabo Roig SATURDAY October 31 is a day to celebrate as Siesta Group open a new superstore on your doorstep.

As you know Siesta Group design, import and sell outdoor furniture direct to you the customers ensuring our clients of exceptional quality and prices.

Due to the continued growth of the company and the extensive range of furniture on offer, Siesta Group are now opening a further superstore on the N332 at Cabo Roig, which offers over 1,000m2 of display area.

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Where to obtain your new plants THERE are more places than local garden centres or nurseries 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 only 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

GARDEN CENTRES: Plants better to have just a few buds open. 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 as spare plants raised from seed or cuttings.

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

11. Raffle prizes at gardening clubs. If you’re lucky they are just what you want. If not they make a good gift next time you go out for dinner.

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 informal 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 if you don’t ask 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 October 2015.

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E-Style welcomes yet another happy client ALEX and Violet Smyth are the latest happy customers thanks to E-Style, having sold their property and bought a new one through the popular real estate company.

The couple had their home up for sale privately when E-Style contacted them and suggested they take it on and market it for them.

This marketing worked and it was sold: “It just made sense as I was in Northern Ireland and they were here so it was better for clients,” said Alex.

Being based outside of Spain, Alex said the continual updates and contact they had from EStyle was reassuring and kept them fully in the loop with what was happening, what viewings they had had and how the sale was progressing.

Alex said: “I felt happy knowing it was being looked after. They were very helpful and I can only speak highly of them.” They were so impressed with the service that they decided to experience life as an E-Style customer from the

buyer’s side and their new purchase is currently going through: “We told them what we were looking for and were shown round a few and never felt under any pressure to buy. But so far it has actually been quite an enjoyable experience.”

Alex added: “We would just like to compliment them on what they have to offer.”

Alex and Violet are just the latest in a long list of customers E-Style has served since establishing in 1996. Based in the thriving Punta Marina Commercial Centre, Punta Prima, E-Style offers its clients a comprehensive range of services, including searches, purchasing and a full legal registration of all types of real estate.

They use only the area’s leading lawyers and notaries, whose experience and reliability has been proven over a number of years so customers know they are in safe hands whether buying or selling.

They collaborate with other agents along the

coast to ensure they can offer buyers the widest possible choice, and now work with international agents so sellers can rest assured their property is being marketed across a wide field.

Marketing has been crucial to the success of E-Style and with many expat property owners desperate to sell up, they believe they can offer unrivalled marketing for your property.

As well as focusing highly on marketing for their client’s properties, E-Style also pride themselves on the care and attention given to clients and their after sales service. Help and advice is given throughout the sales process and after, whether help is needed in hiring a car, carrying out work on the home or even renting it out.

Sales managers Laura Lasinskaite and Russell Morgan said: “We are busier than ever and last week sold four properties, so we are always looking for more well priced properties of all styles.”

To find out how they can best help you sell

HAPPY CUSTOMERS: Laura (right) with Alex and Violet Smyth. your home, contact the multilingual team now on 966 799 645.

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Spanish rental prices fall slightly info@administracion-teddybear.com Tel: 616 214 713 Mascha Weston AAFF

RENTING PROPERTY: Average price is €7.02 per sqm.

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), Castilla La Mancha (-0.6 per cent) and Cantabria (-0.6 per cent).

The regions where renting a flat works out the most expensive was found to be Pais Vasco (€10.23 per square metre per month), followed by Madrid (€9.81m2/month) and Cataluña (€9.48m2/ month). 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 (€4.66m2/ month) and Murcia (€5.08m2/month).

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Spaniards spend an average of 50% of their income on housing VREAL ESTATE network RE/MAX Europe conducted a survey about how Europeans live and what they are looking for in housing. This survey revealed some very interesting findings about the European market as a whole and how Spain differs, including the fact that on average Spaniards spend 50 per cent of their income on housing costs, including rent or mortgages and operating costs.

It reveals that 61 per cent of Europeans are homeowners, and that in Spain 80 per cent of couples surveyed living togeth-

er with children, owned their own homes rather than rented.

It showed those that rent tend to spend more money on housing costs than those who own a property.

When asked about sharing property and who those surveyed were living with, in Spain 70.6 per cent lived with a partner, as do the majority of Europeans. Unlike other parts of Europe, in Spain, 17.6 per cent of those surveyed lived with their parents. Out of the 20-29 year olds that figure increased to 54.1 per cent, very different to western European

countries. Only 7 per cent of Spaniards live on their own, compared to an average of 15 per cent in the rest of Europe.

Of those surveyed 59.2 per cent felt that Spain was an expensive place to live, with 26 per cent thinking costs of renting a house is becoming more expensive, and on average Spaniards spend 50 per cent on housing costs. This is significantly higher than the European average of 40 per cent. However, this figure ranges widely within Europe with every fifth European only spending 20 per cent of income on housing.

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Top 10 tips on what property 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 and 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. Sellers 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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Why is Great Britain no longer great?

INSTITUTIONS we could once boast about seem to be in the hands of incompetent leaders Nora Johnson

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

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

IN a parallel universe, I write about the state of Britain week after week just this, nothing else - until everybody’s bored rigid with the mindnumbing monotony of it. Finally it’s just me in an empty room, repeatedly questioning what’s gone wrong until the end of time. Fortunately, for everybody’s sanity, you only have to read me ranting on about it all just this once. Now. We Brits are good at boasting we’ve got the best in the world: NHS, BBC, police, football, parliamentary democracy, army, etc. You name it we’ve got it. But rather than admit that the British army, say, doesn’t have the same resources as its American/Russian counterparts, we’ll re-

SACRED COW STATUS: NHS’s unwieldy bureaucracy more important than the patient’s lot. tort: “OK! But the SAS are the best special forces in the world.” Maybe it’s a coping mechanism for being an ex-global power?

Let’s examine a few of these institutions. First off, the NHS. Its sacred cow status has caused its service and efficiency to decline further with bureaucrats who are unac-

countable and have more commitment to keeping their jobs and the unwieldy bureaucracy than to improving the patient’s lot. We’ve all heard wonderful stories of people saved by the NHS, and these can’t be denied. Likewise, we’ve heard shocking, dreadful stories of hopeless, abusive, incorrect, lazy care,

leading to suffering and death.

As for the BBC, I’m increasingly finding its news broadcasts unwatchable for its gushing presenters with their silly, false hand gestures, simpering pieces to camera, ghastly ‘name-checks’, and delivery as if to a retarded three-yearold. Even more work, then, for my

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

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.

majority.

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.

Rajoy, but his predecessors of all hues.

Bad heir day MEANWHILE Podemos is losing its pull and its appeal. Neither radical 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 pony-tail needs a good wash 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

ALBERT RIVERA: Young and personable.

mute/fast-forward button.

And, finally, the police, and its relentless pursuit of ‘historic’ child abuse. The treatment of Leon Brittan and his family, for instance, was a travesty. When did the police go from investigators to judge and jury? Since when is justice served tainting the innocent before being proved guilty?

What a sad indictment of these depressing Savilesque times. But time to get used to the fact that Britain’s rapidly changing. Uncontrolled immigration; incompetent politicians; incompetent police; the BBC run by obscenely-overpaid supremos; the NHS by ‘managers’ who couldn’t run a village fête let alone vital NHS Trusts. Where’s it all going to end?

Next week: The state of Britain.

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Flying with pets is getting more common NIGHT NIGHT: Dogs in beds not popular with Spaniards.

Pet-owners in Spain not keen on sharing beds

By Eleanor Hawkins 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.

Another conclusion of the survey was that pets are good

for both children’s and adults’ health with the most commonly mentioned benefits being the happiness they bring to individuals (82 per cent) and families (65 per cent) and their help in controlling stress-levels (50 per cent).

In Spain, 76 per cent of those questioned admitted to having set aside an area of their homes for their pets to eat, sleep and play and 28 per cent said they had carried out building work to adapt their homes to their pets’ needs.

When asked for the negatives, 76 per cent of owners said the worst thing about their pets was the hair they shed, 36 per cent complained about smell and 30 per cent about extra dirt.

ANIMALS must have a valid pet passport

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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 carriers), when making a booking for you and your

BON VOYAGE: Pets accompanying owners can be accepted as luggage.

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, docu-

mentation 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.

Madrid council says no to slaughter of stray animals EVERY year about 15,000 pets are abandoned

REPRIEVE: Strays and abandoned animals have been safeguarded.

MADRID’S strays and abandoned animals will no longer be sent to their deaths thanks to a new draft law which was approved last week.

The decision was approved by the Madrid Community’s Governing Council, which gave the green light to a draft law on pet protection which establishes a ban on putting abandoned animals down.

The zero slaughter policy,

which had already been put i n t o e ff e c t a t t h e M a d r i d Community Integral Animal Refuge Centre, will now be enforced in all other municipal animal shelters within the region.

Before the new measure, shelters were allowed to put animals down between 10 and 19 days after receiving them from the streets.

Every year about 15,000 pets are abandoned in Madrid Region and the fig-

ure reaches 200,000 on a nationwide level.

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are treated in the strictest confidence. AA in German: 645 456 075; Spanish: 679 212 535; Flemish: 635 047 053; and Scandinavian: 659 779 222. www.aa-costa blanca.org (93323) ROUNDABOUT CHARITY SHOP. We are now into summer and very soon we will be feeling the heat! It is time therefore for another visit to the shop where you might find a bargain or two.

Choose from the clothing selection, jewellery, household goods, books or bric a brac.

There is usually something there for everyone —- but not always. Charitable donations have recently been made to The Alzheimers Centre, Cancer Research and The Amigos Ambulance Service. We still need your help with donations etc. Please keep them coming in! We are situated on Avenida Del Furs close to the Fountain Roundabout and immediate left by Don Colchon bed shop. (93325) SPIRITUALIST CENTRE, BENIJOFAR meets at Hamilton’s Bakehouse, Calle Vicente 62, Blasco Ibañez, Benijofar, 03178. We hold a Sunday Service at 11.30am, a Tuesday Evening of Mediumship at 7pm and every Thursday there is an Open Circle where you can develop your skills commencing at 6.30pm. Spiritual Healing is available every Sunday and Tuesday after the service.

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Please call the secretary, Colin Bird on 693 287 614 for further information.

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Sunday Service at 11am & Thursday at 5pm for Prayer and Praise and Worship.

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TORREVIEJA Christian Fellowship (TCF) is an English speaking lively church located at Avenida de las Valencianas 68, Torrevieja 03183.

Residents and holidaymakers are welcome to attend our services with communion and ‘kids church’ each Sunday at 10.30am. We have a Fellowship Meeting (Bible Study) each Wednesday at 6.00pm. For further information see our website www.tcf-Spain.org or tel 966 700 391. (95464)

TORREVIEJA STROKE SUPPORT GROUP meets each Friday 2.45pm to 5pm in The Annex, (behind Age Concern Centre), Calle Paganini, Urb. La Siesta. Our aim is to support stroke survivors and their carers by a range of facilities from speech therapy, rehabilitation exercise, group discussion etc. For info: Louie 966 718 964 or 965 071 920, e-mail: strokesup portgroup@hotmail.com Donations and further voluntary helpers are needed and guest speakers with relevant knowledge or experience are very welcome. (95473)

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Please support your local Cancer charity and if you wish to obtain literature or simply talk to someone.

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Contact Mina or Trisha. Tel 650 071 278 or 610 921 413 e-mail aecc_campello@hot mail.com (95475) International Christian Assembly Calle Pilar de Horadada 5, Torrevieja Evangelical non-denominational Sunday services 11am Children’s church 11am House groups in Torrevieja, Los Balcones, San Javier Ladies meeting Thursdays 11am.

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Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said “It should not hit pedestrians, hopefully. It should handle them well.” He added that if the car is involved in a collision, the driver is still liable.

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San Miguel Golf Society at Hacienda Riquelme – Good scores elusive THIS week San Miguel Golf Society took the motorway to Hacienda Riquelme. Nearly all of the 34 members and eight guests managed to find the RM-1 that passes so conveniently close to the course.

October 14 started with rain and an autumnal chill in the air but soon cleared to provide another excellent golfing day. Overall the course was in very good condition. The greens were a little long and tested putting skills to the full. The condition of the greens prompted their ebullient Scottish correspondent to remark that they must have been combed. Despite the benign conditions, good scores were elusive. Only two players broke par with an excellent return of 39 each. However, out of 34 members 28 failed to reach 30 points; it was obviously more difficult than it appeared, backed up by the fact all the good scoring came from the gold category players.

IN GOOD SPIRITS: Winning line-up at El Valle.

Quesada Golf Society ON Wednesday October 14, Quesada Golf Society travelled south inland towards the city of Murcia to play one of the ex-Polaris World Golf Courses, El Valle, which is another of the Jack Nicklaus designed golf courses, a ‘Desert’ course with a lot of mounds of pampas grass off the fairway.

Twenty-five players competed in two divisions for places on the podium. In the Gold Division the two lowest handicappers played well. The winner was the genial Irishman David McSweeney, who has just returned from the Emerald Isle to return a score of 34 points. In second place was Yorkshireman Alan Slack,

Bull Flanagan at Alicante TWENTY-FOUR society members travelled up the motorway to Alicante for the first society Texas Scramble, and to ensure complete fairness, a draw was made to mix both low and high handicaps before the event.

Team captains had been pre-selected from the lowest handicap players registered to play.

As is usual, the course at Alicante was in excellent condition and the new format of Texas Scramble was proving to be a popular choice to the members, and the teams were pretty evenly matched.

Chris Stott assisted the secretary with the presentation, and the result of the day’s event with a score of 64.5 was winning team Ian Allison (Team Captain), Keith Smith, Mick McGrath and Ken Enever. Second place with a score of 65 points went to the team of Bill Peters (Team Captain), Bill Fantom, John Chatham and Brian Ead. Third place was decided on a countback with the team also scoring 65 points.

Members could only manage to get near to the pins on four of the six holes. The successful players were Ian Allison hole 3, Geoff Ashton hole 6, Gordon Barclay hole 12 and Mick McGrath hole 17.

Members were notified that the November match would be at Alenda on the 20th. and that this would be an Individual Stableford, and the event would also incorporate support for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Bull Flanagan Golf Society look forward to seeing you at their future events and appreciate your support.

who came in with a score of 32 stableford points. There was a big gap between the top two and third place which went to Welshman Mike Thomas who beat a couple of others on C/B with 24 points.

In the Silver Division, the ladies had their day on a course which was very favourable to them given the distance between the Yellow and the Red Tees. In first place on 30 points on C/B was Ann Hobbs who just pipped playing partner Sheila McSweeney. In third place on 27 points on C/B was Glenys Thomas from Janet Candelin.

The Nearest the Pin winners were Tony Patterson, Bert Morl, Brian Airey

and David McSweeney (2). David also took the twos pot. It was a good day for the McSweeneys who went home with a few bottles of wine and spirits and some ‘dinero’.

The next game is an Individual Stableford competition and the third round of the annual ‘Eclectic’ competition at the course on our doorstep, La Marquesa, on Wednesday October 28.

Anyone in the Quesada area looking to join a very friendly golf society and play golf once a fortnight at a wide variety of courses at very reasonable cost, should contact Membership Secretary Les Pancott on 966 716 723.

Results for the day were: Best Guest - Peter Devlin 36 points Runner-up - Richard McCann 34 points Nearest the Pin: 5 - Norman Cahill 7 - Phil Birtwistle 15 – Peter Devlin 17 – Darren Hancock Bronze Category: 1st Brian Mulligan 29 points C/B. 2nd Chris Hamblett 29. 3rd Norman McBride 27. 4th Paul Cobain 26.

Silver Category: 1st Mike Iddles 32 points. 2nd Mike Fearnehough 30. 3rd Marg Birtwistle 29. 4th Keith Wraithmell 27.

Gold Category: 1st Humphrey Kelleher 39 points. 2nd Darren Hancock 39.

3rd Robin Eastman 35. 4th Barry Roehrig 34.

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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TITLE BID: Lewis Hamilton could become F1 World Champion for third time in Austin, Texas.

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 (6-2 v Norwich with four goals for Georginio Wijnaldum) and West Ham (3-1 at Crystal Palace).

Tottenham v Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool and Southampton v Leicester ended level while Swansea met Stoke on Monday.

Before the mid-

week fixtures, Brighton, Gillingham (2-1 winners at Crewe) and Plymouth (1-0 victors v Accrington) led the Championship 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 Madrid beat Levante 3-0 and Barcelona whipped Rayo Vallecano 5-2. Cristiano Ronaldo netted twice for Real to become the club’s record marksman with 324 goals in 310 games, overtaking Raul’s tally of 323 in 741 outings.

The Republic of Ireland will play Bosnia & Herzegovina in their twolegged European Championship play-off game next month.

We’ve had Champions League action earlier this week including Arsenal-Bayern Munich, and on Saturday/Sunday, it’s PL Derby Day with

Manchester City-United, West Ham-Chelsea and Sunderland-Newcastle.

Howard Kendall, ex-Preston, Everton, Birmingham and Stoke midfielder, who also managed Blackburn, Everton and Manchester City, has died in Southport, aged 69.

RUGBY UNION – The first World Cup semi-final on Saturday is New Zealand v South Africa, who k’od Wales. Then second, on Sunday, is Australia, last minute winners over unlucky Scotland v Argentina who ousted Ireland.

MOTORSPORT – On Sunday, in Austin, Texas, Lewis Hamilton, 73 points ahead of Sebastian Vettel, could become F1 World Champion for the third time. Also this weekend it’s the Malaysian MotoGP where Valentino Rossi hopes to increase his 11 point lead in the rider’s championship, having finished fourth in Australia last Sunday behind Marc Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Iannone.

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A wet night made for perfect conditions THE earlier forecast on October 14 was for a little rain on the day; fortunately, for the 50 plus T.M.G.S. members and guests it came during the night and gave them perfect playing conditions.

Irish member Eamonn Sheridan booked himself into the first group along with Joe and

Shelia Dean and Vernon Brown, who, after just making birdie on the previous hole for four points, Eamonn’s tee shot didn’t reach the ladies tee.

However, his second shot with a wedge left him with a lengthy five-iron which as you would expect came up short, but he did manage to chip on and sink

the putt for an incredible five!

That’s the luck of the Irish!

On other parts of the course the different groups were having their own battles. In the visitors’ category the Norwegians and Swedes were making a fist of it with P Eklund scoring 37 points to take second place and R Zellman returning a point more to take first.

With such a large field there were three categories for the members, the Bronze returned some fairly regular scores with Swede Las Jernberg taking first place on 32 points. Treasurer Alex Goslan was just a point behind him to take second; in third place on 26 points came Perl Sabine.

Bronze category winners.

In the Silver category Dutchman Fred Kras again made the winners circle finishing in third place with 36 points. Second place went to Viking Roger Nilsen on 37 points. Top of the shop was Englishman Steve Ross on 39 points.

Gold category saw Joe Dean in the frame with 31 points good enough for third place, but this was not even close to the top two, Norbert Spaniol carded a very respectable 36 points of 10 handicap but way out in front was Spanish member Jesus Lozano with a massive 40 points also 10 handicap.