Euro Weekly News - Axarquia 12 - 18 May 2016 Issue 1610 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1610

12 - 18 May 2016

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

Demystifying the Guardia Civil

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Come and see

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A NEW leaflet has been published to promote the Axarquia area which includes stunning photos of the area. Nerja has more than a passing men-

tion, with many of its attractions included in the list of reasons people should ‘come and discover Axarquia.’ See page 4

Animals rescued THE National Police have arrested two men, and rescued 22 horses and four dogs which had been seriously mistreated. The two were charged with animal abuse, and the animals taken into care, although one pony sadly died. See page 5

More lights please THE slip-road to La Herradura from the A7 motorway is in a sorry state of abandon and something needs to be done, the council has decided. A pro-

posal to demand the government does something about the situation will be put forward at the next plenary session. See page 6

Domestic violence THREE men, two locals and one holidaymaker, were arrested in the area within a 48-hour period, after being reported for domestic violence by their partners. The men have all been charged, although none of the women appeared to be badly injured. See page 7 By John Smith Although primarily formed to protect the interests of those who are in danger of having their houses demolished due to improper licensing of developments, Save Our Homes Axarquia (SOHA) also works to promote good relationships and greater assimilation into the local community. They have therefore arranged for an officer of the Periana Guardia Civil, Juan Jose Aguilera Tejada, to speak to expatriates at a groundbreaking event, where he will

be explaining the role of the Guardia Civil. He will also advise attendees how to make simple crucial contacts with the Guardia Civil, such as emergency calls, and reporting a crime. The essentials of home security will also be covered in the presentation. It is hoped that the talk, which will be conducted in English, will help to forge a healthy relationship between the Guardia Civil and expatriates based on trust, and lead to a more efficient control of crime, through cooperation

and better understanding. The actual meeting will take place at 11.30am on Thursday, May 19, at the Restaurante La Era, Calle Puente Don Manuel, 8, 29713 Puente de Salia, and admission is free, although lunch will be served after the talk at a cost of €8 per person. Any additional proceeds will go towards the ongoing funding of SOHA. This is the sort of initiative that many English speakers will find interesting, and admission is not exclusively for SOHA members but all Eng-

lish-speaking expatriates will be most welcome to attend. The entire thrust of the day is to try to help them to understand the role of the Guardia Civil, and how to take advantage of their services, particularly when in difficulty.

Fruit under threat MONK parakeets are invading the Costa del Sol and Axarquia, and farmers fear they could pose a serious threat to

subtropical fruit crops. The little green parrots from South America are notorious crop See page 8 pests.

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LOCAL NEWS

Better pitches WORK is finished on the indoor football and handball pitch at Nerja’s municipal sports centre, and it has reopened to the public, the council has reported.

Also, Sports Councillor Cristina Fernandez reported, unneeded work was cancelled allowing for €5,000 to be saved, which was spent on the San Anton pitch in Maro.

Purple for lupus NERJA lit up its town hall, the Aguila aqueduct and the Calahonda cliffs in purple on Tuesday, May 10, in honour of World Lupus Day. The day was first marked on May 10, 2004, during a conference on Lupus and other related conditions in New York.

No flags again FOR the third year running Nerja beaches have no Blue Flags as the sewage plant, where work started in January 2014, is still not up and running. In May 2014, the town hall announced that it had not been able to apply for

Blue Flags, as a new condition had been set requiring an active sewage treatment plant in the area. The last time the town had blue flags was in 2013, when they flew on La Torrecilla and Burriana beaches.

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Put safety first By Eleanor Hawkins SCHOOLS and beaches are places where safety has to come first, which is why a number of training courses are being held this year to ensure that those manning them are able to provide correct, efficient first aid procedures in the case of an accident. The most recent courses to be completed were at the Gregorio Marañon School in La Cala del Moral, where teachers and other school staff members have been given practical training in how to cope with the most common accidents that occur at schools. Medical professionals from 061 Emergency Services, Malaga headquarters, were on hand to show techniques including basic reanimation, clearing airways and placing patients in the recovery position, and also gave advice on what to do in the event of choking, falls,

FIRST AID: Teachers and lifeguards are being trained in first aid. burns, and cuts and wounds. At the same time, 36 new lifeguards have passed their tests in Salobreña after five intensive weeks of training.

They were presented with their official certificates by local mayor Maria Eugenia Rufino, and the President of the Andalucian Lifeguard Federa-

tion Juan Jose Sanchez, who stressed the importance of lifeguards to protect the public on beaches and in swimming pools.

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Your papers, your views

Featured News 3

Finance 19 - 24

Stocks 20

Leapy Lee 25

Cassandra Nash 26

Daily TV 28, 30, 32

Nora 31

Time Out 34 - 35

Letters 36

NERJA: Plays an important role in this year’s promotional leaflet.

Discover Axarquia By Eleanor Hawkins NERJA plays an important role this year in a leaflet created by the Commonwealth of Costa del Sol-Axarquia Municipalities, to promote the main tourist attractions, gastronomy and events that are held during the year in the area.

Thirty-nine photographs have been chosen to illustrate the leaflet, along with a selection of local products and popular traditions that all add up to make the destination attractive. “Our aim when creating the leaflet is to show all the things that make Axarquia attractive and enable it to compete with any

other tourist destination. Therefore we wanted to include a lot of photos to make it eye-catching, along with well-written text to sum up what the area has to offer. We want to show our area off and get across the message that people ought to come and discover it for themselves,” said Tourism spokesman Juan Peñas.

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Breaking down all the barriers

Social Scene 41

TORROX Council has pledged to break down barriers and make the town fully accessible to the disabled and those with mobility difficulties. Local mayor Oscar Medina and Social Welfare Councillor

Property 42

Our View 44

Colin Bird 44

Homes & Gardens 46

Pets 48

Services 50 - 51

Classifieds 53

Motoring 54

Sport 55 - 56

Sandra Extremera announced that a meeting would be held today, Thursday May 12, to get everyone involved in the project, from local businesspeople to council departments, architects and builders, hoteliers

and members of all other sectors that offer services or products to the public. To enable a town to call itself accessible, Extremera explained, it must guarantee that all its local residents and visi-

tors are able to use and enjoy all areas, products and services in a safe and independent way, meaning each sector must work together. “It’s no good if some barriers are removed but others remain,” she concluded.

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National Police free animals By John Smith ON Sunday May 8, the National Police announced that they had arrested two men, one aged 44 and the other 75 in Velez-Malaga for the mistreatment of four dogs and 22 horses. The men have now been

charged with animal abuse and the animals themselves have been passed into the care of veterinary surgeons and animal sanctuaries, although one pony was so ill that it had to be put down due to a serious and incurable problem with one of its legs.

Litter louts A GROUP of 30 squatters have been evicted from La Caleta beach in Maro, where they had created an illegal settlement. In a joint operation by the Guardia Civil and Nerja Local Police, the squatters were removed from the beach and municipal cleaning teams went to clear up the area, which was in a very unhygienic condition and had sparked complaints from many local residents. Two boats were needed to remove the more than 500 kilos of rubbish the squatters had managed to accumulate on the beach, the town hall reported.

The officers were first alerted to the plight of the animals by an animal charity, which believed that they had effectively been abandoned and when the police checked, they established that not only were the animals malnourished but were restrained in dangerous fac ilitie s , w hic h doe s not comply with the law. The dogs were all in very poor c ondition, s how ing signs of near starvation as well as infection and none of them carried the mandatory identification chips, w hic h a re re quire d in a ll dogs within three months of birth. Earlier this year, two other dogs, who were in a very poor state, had been ‘rescued’ by an animal protection organisation and they ha ve re turne d to good health but their discovery led to this raid and arrests.

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Weekend plans

ACCIDENTS: On unlit roads are six times as bad, studies say.

MAINTENANCE: Is needed on the La Herradura access road.

Streetlights and more maintenance needed By Eleanor Hawkins A LACK of maintenance and lighting at the access to La Herradura from the A7 motorway, has caused local councillor Juan Jose Ruiz Joya to speak up and complain. Ruiz Joya has pledged to take the matter up at the next plenary session, and urge the council to demand

that the Public Works and Development Ministry, in charge of motorways, provides lighting and maintenance to the area, to improve both safety and the area’s image. The councillor explained that La Herradura is the only place that has unlit accesses from the motorway in the Malaga and Granada provinces as far as he is

aware, and said he does not understand how this can be as this is known to be dangerous. “The General Traffic Directorate, in a recent report, said that a well-lit road reduces both the numbers of accidents and the severity of those which do occur. In fact, statistics show that streetlights reduce accident numbers between 30 and 40

per cent, and studies have confirmed that accidents on unlit roads are six times as bad,” Ruiz Joya stated. Lack of painting of railings, care for trees that were planted on the sides of the road and a general lack of maintenance are other matters the councillor wishes to be taken up with the government, as these give the area a bad image.

THE council has planned an actiion-packed weekend for the end of this month, to boost visits and commerce in La Herradura. From Friday May 27 to Sunday 29, the historical centre will be turned into an exotic, candlelit marketplace in the evenings, with a market event centred around the Arabian, Jewish and Christian cultures running on Calles Canalejas and Principe. There will be stands selling crafts and typical goods, workshops, storytelling, belly dancing and musical performances, local council delegate Juan Jose Ruiz Joya explained.

To encourage locals and visitors alike to make a night out of it, 15 local bars and restaurants will be taking part in the second local tapas route, planned to run on the same dates. Finally, the councillor explained that another initiative is aiming to attract people from further afield, and an agreement has been reached with accommodation and nautical sports providers to arrange special discounted prices for the weekend. Visitors will thus be able to discover the area and try their hand at windsurfing, diving and other activities at reduced prices.

Clubs on display LA HERRADURA and Almuñecar clubs and associations will be attending the annual Local Association Meet at El Majuelo park on June 4. The event, which has been running for almost two decades, aims to raise support for local associations. There is a charity aspect to the event, as there will be a bar, and food on sale with proceeds going to the Almuñecar and La Herradura branch of Caritas.

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Three arrested for violence THREE men have been arrested in the Axarquia area within a 48-hour period for domestic violence, the Guardia Civil has reported. Two of the men were Spanish, from Nerja, while the third is from

Migrants intercepted EIGHTY-TWO African migrants from two separate dinghies were taken to Motril on Monday night (May 9), after being collected by the Polimnia lifeboat about 32 miles south of the Costa Tropical port. The coast guards launched an air and sea search for the dinghies after receiving a tip-off that two separate crafts, with at least five women and an eightyear-old child on board, had set sail from the African coast.

abroad and was on holiday in Torrox. The accused were arrested after their partners reported them for abuse, the police force explained. All three men are middle-aged,

and have been charged with alleged domestic violence, although luckily the women did not appear to have any serious injuries. There are currently 2,742 domestic violence cases under investiga-

tion in Malaga Province, and 853 women are under police protection, according to data provided at a conference on domestic violence and abuse held in Torrox last month. Thirty-one of the women were

More talk less smoke

NO SMOKING: The talks are to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking.

By Eleanor Hawkins NERJA Council’s Youth Department is holding two informative talks to raise awareness amongst the youth of the town of the dangers of tobacco addiction’ in honour of ‘World No Smoking Day,’ which is on May 31.

The first talk (in Spanish) will be for secondary students at the Sierra Almijara School in the morning, while the second will be at the Villa de Nerja Cultural Centre from 6-7pm. Both talks will be given by Maria Gomez, a professional coach who will help her audiences analyse smoking and its risks in a logical way.

teenagers, “which means we need to think hard about the matter, and work even harder to raise social awareness and educate against abuse,” said government delegate for Malaga Miguel Briones.

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Feathered foes

MONK PARAKEETS: They look cute, but can devastate certain crops. By Matt Ford MANY readers will be familiar with the demented screeching of the escaped monk parakeets that have become established along some parts of the Costa in recent

years, following their arrival to Spain as pet cage birds. Although noisy, the avian invaders have not been considered to present any ecological issues beyond competition with urban pigeons, but now they are expanding their

horizons into agricultural zones where subtropical produce such as mango and avocado is grown. In their native Argentina and Uruguay, the little green parrots are notorious crop pests, devouring cereals and fruits, and causing issues with municipal electricity supplies as they fortify their huge communal nests atop utility poles. Around 3,000 individuals are thought to be present in Malaga Province at present, but this is likely to double in less than four years with potentially grave consequences for local farmers.

This year has seen the first sightings near Rio Velez, in Alhaurin de la Torre, Alhaurin el Grande and Alora Station in the Guadalhorce Valley, and a nest has also been spotted near the Provincial Council’s nursery in Benamocarra. Antonio Roman Muñoz, a biologist and author from the University of Malaga, has decided to raise the alarm. “There are only a few pairs in Benamocarra this year, but let’s see how many there are in five,” he said, adding “to control the expansions now would be easy, but within 10 years it could be impossible.”

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Climbers’ May Day mission FIVE mountaineers from the Trail Running Sport club in Malaga completed a project they had been planning for two years over the May Day weekend, by covering a 150kilometre route including La Maroma mountain in Axarquia and crowning Sierra Nevada’s Mulhacen, the highest peak in the Iberian Peninsula. The idea arose, the climbers explained, during their many stops at the top of La Maroma, which they have all climbed a number of times. “We looked across to the snowy peak of Mulhacen and asked ourselves, why don’t we carry on and go up there?” explained Gersi Tarazona, a

Venezuelan nurse who has lived in Malaga for more than 10 years. Thus the mission was launched, with the five planning provisions and routes to keep to the mountains and avoid roads. Although they had calculated it would take them about 60 hours, in the end it took just 52, although only three of those were spent sleeping, leaving them satisfied but exhausted. However rather than being put off by the tough experience, the group are already thinking about their next challenge.

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MULHACEN: The highest peak on the Iberian Peninsula.

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A TRAVELLING strawberry vendor had his fruit confiscated in Almuñecar, after local residents called the Local Police to complain about his presence. The man, the police were told, was driving around near Plaza Madrid in a van with a megaphone trying to sell the fruit, a forbidden practice in the area. A patrol was sent to the scene, where they tracked down the offending vehicle and informed the van

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Suspicious strawberry selling driver that he was breaking the law. Upon asking for proof of where the 79 kilos of strawberries in the van had come from, he was unable to produce documentation, leading the officers to confiscate and later destroy the produce. The man, the council reported, is from Utrera (Sevilla) and has a record for similar incidents. In fact he was relieved of another 254 kilos of strawberries recently in Los Barrios (Cadiz).

FESTERING: Some of the products were being prepared for drying.

Squalid seafood By Matt Ford SEPRONA, the Guardia Civil branch responsible for protection of nature, has cast its net over 600 kilos of processed fish which did not meet sanitary standards and was deemed unfit for consumption. The festering haul was discovered in a cave

house in the coastal village of La Rabita on the Costa Tropical, and included packets of anchovies, cuttlefish, and octopus in sauce, with other products being prepared for drying. Health inspectors ordered the destruction of the putrid cuisine, while police arrested a 50-year old resident for crimes against public health.

History first, golf second PLANS for a huge construction project near Velez-Malaga may have to wait as, at the request of a local association, the Andalucian government has agreed to study the importance of remains of a medieval settlement at the site. The settlement, at the head of Arroyo Santillan, has been uninhabited since the 15th century, yet the remains of the

outer walls, water fountains and cattle enclosures are still identifiable and the site, which was noted in 2010 but has not yet been fully investigated, could provide important information on the past. This has led the Taha de Bezmiliana Friends of Heritage and Archaeology Association to collect almost 7,000 signatures on

a petition for the government to intervene, before the Juvigolf project, which includes a golf course, hotel, 1,500 homes and a number of restaurants, causes it to disappear. “There are more than 70 golf courses in Malaga Province, but only one archaeological site of this type,” the association stressed.

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Children’s summer camps announced By Jill Pickering

BETTER SIGNAL: One of the advantages of 4G. T E L E F O N I C A , Vo d a f o n e and Orange mobile providers have started offering a 4G 800 MHz broadband network i n A l m u ñ e c a r, t o e n a b l e faster mobile connections and better signal coverage, within buildings across a broader area. 4G has arrived in the area as part of a nationwide project which began last July, and aims to cover every part of Spain by March 2018,

opening the doors to innovative services and applications while providing significant improvements to download speeds and data sharing. A n e w e n t i t y, L l e g a 8 0 0 , has been created to iron out any issues that occur as the technology is introduced, which the public can contact on the phone number: 900 833 999 or via www.llega800.es.

DETAILS have been released of VelezMalaga’s municipal summer camps for local children, which are open to children born between 2002 and 2011, and will be held at the Zona Sur school and the municipal sports centre, in July and August. The two months are split into four two-week camps, which will include swimming, sports activities, crafts and games with one monitor per 10 children, Sports Councillor Maria Jose Roberto and Social Welfare Councillor Zoila Martin explained. This year there will also be an optional canteen and early morning session from 7.30am, aimed to provide parents with more help balancing work and family while schools are closed. Those wishing to sign their children up should contact the town hall for more information on times and prices.

SWIMMING: And sports activities are part of the summer camps.

More pets and increased vets THE number of pets registered on the Central Pets Register for Malaga Province increased by 9 per cent in 2015, with the total reaching 500,311, an annual report from the regional government

500,311 is the number of pets registered in Malaga Province.

has revealed. The majority of these (444,839) were dogs, followed by cats (46,722) and other species (6,468), and the majority of owners were men except for cats, which are

owned by 23,828 women but just 8,959 men. The number of authorised vets in the province also increased by 16 per cent compared to 2014, with a total of 667 now registered.

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Council fleet gets efficient management NERJA has been getting its municipal vehicles sorted out since the garage and workshops moved, and the council has announced that it expects to save about €20,000 on maintaining the fleet from now on. The council owns a total of 75 vehicles, including motorbikes, cars, vans, lorries and special vehicles, and from now on these will all be maintained, repaired and serviced at the municipal garage. On top of this, the garage (in collaboration with the Local Police force) has taken charge of ensuring all vehicles pass their ITVs (MOTs) when they are due, after discovering that some of the tests were more than five years overdue. Finally, a number of vehicles which were no longer in use, including some which were not even owned by the council any more, have been officially retired after discovering that insurance and road tax were still being paid for them.

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No picnics for pupils By Eleanor Hawkins PARENTS were more relieved than their children, who had been looking forward to picnics, to hear on Monday (May 9) that the canteen at VelezMalaga’s Zona Norte school would not be serving sandwiches after all. There should be five workers in the kitchen to cater for the 307 pupils who have school lunches, but only two remained. Despite the repeated complaints to the regional government’s Education Department, the parents association head Mari Angeles Garcia reported, no substitutes arrived. Eventually the school management decided it would have no choice but to serve lunch on plastic plates and provide sandwiches instead of proper cooked lunches as there was no way two people could

KITCHEN STAFF: Brought in at the last minute before sandwiches were handed out. cater to so many children, especially as some require special menus. However the threat seems to have forced the authorities to take action, as headmistress Soledad Pino was informed on

Monday that a third member of staff would arrive the following day to start working in the kitchen, with a fourth promised next week and the final person due to arrive the week after.

Although wary, the parents association has decided to give the department the benefit of the doubt and postpone its protest actions for the time being, to see whether the promises are kept.

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Extra skills for volunteers VOLUNTEERS from Civil Protection in Almuñecar have been on a training course at the Emergency Services’ 112 Andalucia headquarters in Noalejo, Jaen, to learn how to apply and use cartography and other various modern technologies when searching for missing people in rural areas. Cecilio Fajardo, head of the local Civil Protection branch, explained that five volunteers attended the theoretical session, and a practice session has also been planned for June 5 to enable participants to try out their new skills in a field simulation.

Threatening policeman is sentenced A LOCAL POLICE officer from Benamocarra has been sentenced to a year in jail and fined €2,160 for abuse of authority, after going to a neighbour’s house and threatening him. The victim had lodged an official complaint against the policeman following a neighbourly argument over water, and testified that the accused had later turned up at his house and telling him he would be watching him and would “make his life a misery at the first possible opportunity,” unless he withdrew the report.

Young boy sleeps rough

COASTAL PATH: Short stretches have been created in some areas but it is far from complete, with work being constantly delayed.

Path project delays THE PP leaders and spokespeople of Axarquia have urged the regional government to get a move on with the Coastal Path project, which they claim has ground to a halt due to the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s prolonged delays in authorising the

work. The project, which aims to create a path all the way along the coast from the Axarquia area almost to Gibraltar, has seen short stretches created in some areas but is far from reaching its ambitious goal.

A 13-YEAR-OLD boy has been temporarily taken into custody after spending three days sleeping rough in Moclinejo. The boy, who was found sleeping at a bus stop by a local councillor, told the Guardia Civil that his mother had thrown him out after hearing that he had been in touch with his sister, who lives with their father, while the mother reported him missing, and claimed he is difficult and impossible to control.

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Flying the flags By Jill Pickering THE Motril area is the only one on the coasts of Granada Province that will be flying three Blue Flags this summer. The Blue Flag status, awarded to beaches with the highest levels of cleanliness and safety, has been granted to the Carchuna, Calahonda and Playa Granada beaches. Motril’s Tourism Councillor and Deputy Mayor Alicia Crespo said: “These flags are the best reward possible for the work done to make our beaches the best they can be. They certify the excellent quality of the beaches and attract tourists who look for safe, quality destinations when booking their holidays. “Motril spends more than €1,000,000 per year on maintaining and equipping its beaches and making sure they

BLUE FLAG: The status has been awarded to three beaches in Motril. are disabled-friendly.” The councillor took the chance to ask beach-goers to

respect and care for the beaches to keep them in tiptop condition, and congratu-

lated the mayor of Calahonda and Carchuna for achieving the flags.

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Clean and tidy EL CANTAL cliffs, one of Rincon de la Victoria’s most popular beauty spots, has received some TLC over recent weeks to get them spick and span ready for the busy season. Municipal cleaners spent two weeks in the area, weeding, cleaning and picking up about 1,000 kilos of rubbish, Environmental Councillor Jose Maria Gomez reported. Next on the list of areas in for some elbow grease are rocky areas and the seabed, with specialist climbers and divers needed for the job, the councillor explained.

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Lucky ticket A TORRE DEL MAR Bonoloto lottery player won €2,453,730 on Monday May 9, the State Lottery and Betting Group has announced. The ticket was stamped at the lottery office on Avenida de Andalucia.

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Man charged for attacking goatherd

System delay NERJA Council’s Transport and Parking Department has announced that the launch of a system to pay by card at municipal car parks has been postponed until the summer due to administrative problems.

Body found THE body of a male African man aged between 25 and 30 was recovered from the sea by Maritime Rescue on Monday May 9, after being spotted 16 miles south of the Velez-Malaga coast by a ferry.

MARO: The scene of the shocking incident A MAN has been jailed by a Malaga Provincial Court for attacking a goatherd who refused to join him and snort cocaine. The accused was found guilty of deliberately injuring another after the court heard how the goatherd, who was chatting on his mobile as his goats grazed in the area above the Maro cliffs, was ap-

proached by the man who encouraged him to have a line of cocaine and became aggressive when he was turned down. The attacker put one arm round the shepherd’s neck while pulling out a small knife and stabbing him a number of times, causing his superficial wounds. During the struggle, the pair fell to the

ground where the attacker carried on stabbing his victim until he managed to escape and seek help from a passing vehicle. The accused, whose cocaine addiction was said to have affected his ability to control himself, will have to pay damages to his victim and a three-year restraining order has also been issued.

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Revving up to help a charity TORROX Council has organised the Smiles on Wheels charity bikers meet, which looks to be the largest ever held in Andalucia, to raise funds for AVOI charity (Association of Volunteers for Children with Cancer). Tourism Councillor Sandra Extremera explained that 15,000 people and more than 10,000 motorbikes are expected from all over Spain for the event, which will be held on June 18-19. More than 200 local businesses have already agreed to take part in the event, which will be run in collaboration with Malaga Provincial Council and will be coordinated by Smiles on Wheels charity. Eight concerts have already been agreed upon, and on the second day of the event the bikes will tour the town and surrounding areas.

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Register to vote by post in the EU Referendum by May 16 BRITISH expatriates living in Spain have until Monday May 16 to register for a postal vote in the EU Referendum. That is the deadline for making sure you can receive your ballot papers in the post and send them back in time for your vote to be counted. Voting papers will be sent out in the week beginning May 23. If you do miss the deadline for a postal vote, you can still register at the website: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote, but you will need to choose someone in the UK to vote for you, known as a proxy vote. Alex Robertson, Director of Communications at the Electoral Commission, says: “If you register to vote by May 16 it should be easier to vote by post, as postal votes

for the referendum will be sent out earlier than usual, giving you more time to receive, complete, and return your ballot pack to the UK. “If you wish to vote by proxy, bear in mind that the person you choose to vote on your behalf must be registered and eligible to vote at the referendum. “The EU Referendum is going to be a significant event and we know lots of UK citizens will want to make their voices heard. Please spread the word. You can go to the website: www.aboutmyvote.co.uk for more information.” British Ambassador Simon Manley added: “Ultimately, it is for the British people to decide whether we should remain in or leave the European Union, but, whatever

SIMON MANLEY: Urges all expatriates to register before the deadline. they think on the issue, I would appeal to my fellow

Brits in Spain not to miss the chance to have their say in

this once-in-a-generation referendum.”

Worldwide, more than 140,000 Brits living overseas have now completed the voter registration process since the start of the year. But nearly half of British expatriates in Spain who are eligible to vote in the UK still remain unaware that they can go online to register to vote, according to a survey by expatriate website AngloInfo, carried out for the Electoral Commission. In fact, you can apply online in five minutes with just your National Insurance number and passport to hand. Simply go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote by May 16. Expatriates can use: http://bit.ly/22zluRK as the link to take other British residents in Spain to the ‘register to vote’ webpage.

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BURIAL SITE: Was found near Ronda during preliminary construction work.

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By Matt Ford A MEDIEVAL necropolis uncovered during preliminary construction work for a new restaurant in the San Francisco district of Ronda may be the oldest and largest yet found in the area. The ancient site dates back to the ninth or 10th century, and archaeologists have discovered 16 caskets so far, some of which were clearly intended for children, plus various ceramic artefacts, interior walls and near-complete skeletons. It is believed to be part of the maqbara of Medinat Runda, the name by which the city was known during Moorish times, and experts believe that it may pertain to the Emirate-Caliphate period.

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Sentence upheld

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MURCIA Provincial Court upheld the judgement of the Criminal Court of Cartagena that sentenced a man to 31 months in jail for a crime of psychological violence and abuse against his wife.

THE Cap Blanc-Punta Regana Defence association met with Llucmajor’s mayor to convey concerns about the size and location of a large solar park planned in the Sa Marina area weighing territorial protection against renewable energy.

THE Department of Education has published information regarding the registration procedure for Benidorm’s municipal nursery school places for 2016/2017 on its website (www.benidorm.org). The deadline for submitting applications is May 19.

EIGHT schools across the province will be joining the bilingual centres list for the 2016-2017 academic year, the Board of Education announced. This will bring the number of publicly funded schools in Almeria Province that hold lessons in two or more languages up to 97.

Campsite area BIGASTRO’S Socialist Party has criticised the ruling PP government team in the town, for allowing the new works that are being undertaken in the pine forest of La Pedrera. The land is being turned into a municipal campsite area.

Traffic flow A NEW section of the Murcia ring road has opened. The road is designed to ease traffic around the city and improve access to Cabeza de Torres. It has three lanes in each direction and a cycle lane.

Happy anniversary THE Hospital de Sant Joan has held week long celebrations to mark its 25th anniversary including a blood drive, seminars and even a visit of Star Wars characters to the children’s ward.

Maths Olympics NINETY primary and secondary school students took part in the Mathematical Olympiad event organised by Elche’s Miguel Hernandez University which tested maths and science knowledge.

Interesting find THE family of archaeologist William Waldren (1924-2003) has handed over Waldren’s archives to the municipality of Valldemossa. The archaeologist devoted himself to studying Mallorcan prehistory making a series of discoveries in Son Matge and the Son Muleta cave.

Old art LA SARGA rock shelter in Alcoy, whose prehistoric wall art is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will have an interpretation centre or a mini-museum. The shelter is visited by more tha n 2,500 pe ople e a c h year.

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HOSPITAL clown Aspirino has made more than 100 appearances this year performing in the hospitals of Son Espases, Llatzer, Manacor and Inca thanks to the support of Endesa Electric Company.

RESIDENTS in Calle Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Gandia complained that buses are using the street as a shortcut to the railway station. The noise is intolerable, they said, and the buses also cause traffic holdups.

Extra police THE Palma City Council will more than double the number of officers for the summer season. A total of 136 Local Police officers will be patrolling areas in the municipality including the city centre, Cala Major, the Paseo Maritimo and Playa de Palma from May 23 to October 23.

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Cherry protection A 150-STRONG Guardia Civil unit will patrol cherry orchards in 17 inland towns in the province. Local Police and National Police officers and helicopter surveillance will provide backup protection for the protected Cerezas de la Montaña.

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Fairs fair THE Olula del Rio ‘Feria del Mediodia’ in September is to have a new location. This year’s celebrations will be held at the Nave Polivalente by the Rio Almanzora following complaints from residents relating to traffic congestion during the four-day event.

Fruit fraud AN Almeri Provincial court has jailed a Murcia businessman for two years for failing to pay a Huercal-Overa farmer for almost 100 tonnes of mandarins. The 51-year-old took 98,935 kilos of the fruit from the farm, by the Albox crossroads, in 2011 after agreeing a price of 56 cents per kilo however he never made the payment.

Creating jobs QUICKER, easier licensing processes implanted by the Almeria Provincial Council’s Assistance to Municipalities department have helped create 225 new jobs during the first 90 days of this year.

Big banger VISITORS to Malaga’s gastronomy fair over the weekend of May 6-8 were treated by the bizarre sight of the longest ‘salchichon’ (sausage) the planet has ever seen. The record breaking banger measured 255.4 metres and weighed 375 kilos.

Water works ESTEPONA Council has announced that renovation of the water supply network in the Lomas de Calancha district has begun and should be completed within a month at a cost of €61,000.

Crime scenes MORE than 6,000 children filled the bullring in the Malagueta district of Malaga City for the sixth annual meeting of local schools and National Police forces. The police officers wowed the children with a series of simulated crime scenes involving cars, vans, motorbikes, a helicopter, dogs and horses.

Porta study SABINILLAS councillors have finally convinced the Junta de Andalucia regional government to replace the prefabricated classrooms at the San Luis School with an extension to the main building approved.

New features CONSTRUCTION of the water park in Las Lagunas, Mijas, is due to be completed in four months, with the new public space to feature a playground plus special interactive water-based attractions for kids.

Service access ALHAURIN DE LA TORRE Council launched their new ‘Electronic Centre’ website, enabling citizens to access various services without the need to visit municipal offices. The site can be found at https://sede.alhau rindelatorre.es/.

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False wage SWEDEN: Mona Sahlin has stepped down from her position as Sweden’s national coordinator against violent extremism. Her resignation comes after claims she had misrepresented her bodyguard’s salary to help him secure a mortgage.

Sacked surgeon SWEDEN: Previously renowned celebrity surgeon Paolo Macchiarini has been sacked by the country’s Karolinska Institute (KI) after growing controversy surrounding his medical methods.

Shoot out TWO ‘British people smugglers’ were wounded in a shoot-out with police during a car chase in France. The UK registered car was being chased by Belgian officers and crossed the border to France.

Drunken death A PENSIONER died in Wales after becoming ‘drunk’ on alcohol fumes and collapsing into a scalding bath that

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PRINCE HARRY: Is to present the Invictus Games in Orlando.

False claim A WOMAN, aged 62, has been jailed for six months after falsely claiming she was raped by two men with Eastern European accents in a bid to make an insurance claim. Police spent over 2,000 hours on the investigation.

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GERMANY’S top court ruled that moving to a different city is no grounds for breaking a contract with your gym. A navy sailor went to court saying because his job forces him to move around a lot he should be allowed to cancel his gym contract.

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DENMARK: A Copenhagen sex club was fined for age discrimination by refusing to hire an 18-year-old receptionist. The ad stated they were looking for someone over 21.

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NORWAY: Former minister for the environment and international development, Erik Solheim, aged 61, is to head the UN Environment Program.

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A HAIRDRESSER in Bavaria has fallen foul of the courts for using an image of Adolf Hitler in an advertising campaign against rightwing extremists.

MUNICH’S Kaufingerstraße street has been revealed as the most popular shopping street in a new survey. No Berlin Street appeared in the top 10 of the survey by real estate agents Engel and Völkers.

NORWAY: A helicopter which crashed on a small island off Bergen killed all 13 people on board. Investigators say it was down to technical failure.

NORWAY is to deploy 60 soldiers to train Syrians fighting the Islamic State. Soldiers from the Norwegian special forces would conduct the training in Jordan.

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THE influx of asylum seekers into Germany, especially from cricket-mad Pakistan and Afghanistan, has created an unexpected boom for the sport. In 2012, there were around 1,500 cricketers in Germany playing, now there are 4,000 registered cricketers.

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NORWAY’S Eurovision hopeful Agnete Johnsen, has cancelled all public appearances ahead of the song contest, saying her mental health is struggling prior to the event.

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Florida in a frenzy THE sunshine state of Florida went into a frenzy as Prince Harry arrived ready to present the Invictus Games in Orlando. The British royal created the multi-sport event in 2014 for wounded, injured or sick armed services personnel.

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BICYCLE EXPORTS: Netherlands is the largest exporter in Europe.

Valuable bikes THE Netherlands is Europe’s largest exporter of bicycles, with the value of exports rising 14 per cent last year to €793 million. They accounted for 25 per cent of all EU bike exports.

Liberation Day THE Netherlands celebrated Liberation Day marking 71 years since Germany surrendered at the end of the

DUTCH PRESS Second World War with the lighting of the Liberation flame in Wageningen.

Driving promotion DUTCH Formula One racing driver Max Verstappen, aged 18, is

moving to Red Bull’s first team for the rest of the season. After being signed in 2015 he has driven for junior team Toro Rosso.

Foreigner prisoners A TOTAL of 2,060 Dutch nationals are currently being held in foreign jails, 10 per cent less than this time last year. More than half have been jailed for drug offences.

Park patrol CITIES in Germany are hiring extra staff to patrol park areas to ensure people clean up after themselves following picnics and BBQs.

Balloon bother BERLIN’S iconic ‘Die Welt’ hot air balloon that floats up to a height of 150m whilst still hinged to the ground, giving visitors views over the city, got caught in strong winds and swayed out of control. Twenty tourists were on board at the time.

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SOVIET TROOPS: One of the most important days in the Russian calendar. MILLIONS of Russians celebrated Victory Day on May 9 to mark the sacrifice of countless Soviet troops in helping defeat the Nazis. One of the most important days in the Russian calendar saw a huge military parade take place in Moscow’s Red Square and all generations take a moment to reflect on history.

Wild east SOLZHENITSYN wrote that Russia’s greatest threat was China. Now the government is offering a free 2.5 acre plot of land to citizens willing to relocate to the wild far-east in a bid to increase the population density and ward off the millions of Chinese reported to be pouring illegally across the border.

MAD days THREE Russian military divisions will be created to counter NATO’S expansion in Eastern Europe. Thousands of American led troops will arrive in Poland and the Baltic States in due course and Russia is portraying its decision as a defensive manoeuvre. Analysts are concerned that a military build up might spiral out of control.

Mob justice SPAIN has sounded diplo-

Walk, Sergei, walk A MAN from St Petersburg has walked almost the entire length of Russia reaching Vladivostok after 9,300 km and almost two years. Nicknamed the ‘Russian Forrest Gump,’ Sergei Scheulin, 24, says his journey isn’t over yet and he plans to head on to the Kamchatka peninsula with the warmer weather. SERGEI SCHEULIN: Reached Vladivostok after 2 years.

matic alarms after a national court ordered arrest warrants for senior government figures with close ties to president Putin. The officials are thought to have been involved in brutal heroin gangs who ran St Petersburg in the 90’s, when Putin was deputy mayor, and laundered their earnings through Spanish real estate.

Rebel blues A FAMOUS Russian dissident exiled in England has sued the Crown Prosecution Service for libel after being charged with possessing child pornography. Vladimir Bukovsky was a friend of poi-

soned spy Alexander Litvinenko and was due to testify at his murder inquiry. He claims that the Kremlin is attempting to discredit him.

Investigative impasse A NEW report into the crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 by British investigators Bellingcat has been denounced as speculation by the Kremlin. The investigators suggest that a Buk missile fired by the Russian army was likely behind the air disaster which saw 298 people perish over east Ukraine in 2014.

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The euro note will disappear By John Smith AS predicted earlier this year, the European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that it will no longer produce the €500 note because of concerns it could facilitate illegal activities, which were highlighted by a European Commission question in February concerning the need for that note. Supposedly introduced at the demand of the German government as it

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€1.8 trillion is the estimated annual amount of illegal money in the world financial system according to bank reports.

was withdrawing its DM1,000 note which equated to €500, it has proven to be popular with criminals and forgers and because of the way it was regarded, the UK government asked banks to stop handling €500 notes in 2010, whilst many shops around Europe are wary about accepting them. The ECB says the €500 banknote remains legal tender and will always retain its value.

The Rolling Stones have never given permission to the Trump campaign to use their songs and have requested they cease all use immediately,” says a statement on behalf of Mick Jagger and the band.

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BERSHKA: Is part of the Inditex Group.

Still the world’s second richest THE Inditex Group, of which Amancio Ortega still holds nearly 60 per cent of the shares, continues to go from strength to strength with a net profit for their last financial year of €2.8 billion. With dividends of 60 cents per share, paid half now and half in November, he is due to pocket €1.11 billion. His daughter, who inherited 7 per

cent of the shares from her deceased mother, will receive around €94 million. There is an old saying that money attracts money which to some extent is true, but there is no doubt that the owner of Zara and eight other brands, has done an incredible job in building such an incredibly powerful and popular group.

Banco Popular HELPED in no small part by a drop in bad debts, Banco Popular announced that its net profit for the first quarter of 2016 had increased by 2.6 per cent to €98.7 million. Although this isn’t a huge return for Spain’s sixth largest lender, it is still not only a positive result but is also slightly ahead of analyst’s expectations.

Cash issues AS long ago as 2009, Zimbabwe stopped producing its own bank notes because it could not keep up with the incredible rate of inflation, and it instructed its banks, businesses and citizens to use the US dollar as the official medium of exchange. Now because of a shortage of US dollar bills, it will produce a range of ‘quasi’ US dollars in a range of relatively low denominations, which will be supported by a €180 million package from the Africa Export-Import Bank.

Cigarette advertising rules THE highest court in Europe has rejected a claim by international tobacco companies appealing against a law being passed by the EU that will standardise packaging and ban the advertising of e-cigarettes. The Court of Justice found that the laws “did not go beyond the limits of what is ap-

€250,000 is the amount that the EU proposes a country could be fined for each asylum seeker it refuses to take under the quota system.

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propriate and necessary.” Under the new rules health warnings will have to cover 65 per cent of the front and back of the packet, and although the rules are due to take effect from May 20, the new packets will not be on sale until stocks of existing cartons have been cleared.

It will stop issuing the note around the end of 2018, when it will bring in new €100 and €200 banknotes which themselves are likely to become the bank note of choice for the money launderer. It has been argued that with the growth in debit cards, high value notes of a range of major currencies should be phased out to discourage their use by criminals, but this is unlikely to occur.

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BA Group’s profit drop IAG which owns Aer Lingus, BA, Iberia and Vueling has seen significant profit increases in the last year, but is warning of a slight slowdown due to worries about terrorism and Brexit, as well as a possibility that a strong dollar would offset fuel price drops. The city was not happy with the conservative position the group took, but CEO Willie Walsh was clear that by reducing growth forecasts from 5.2 to 4.9 per cent, he was being prudent.

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NET VOL 97.83 21.76 1,087.64 544.45 123.71 41.77 9.45 251.98 461.14 15.11 289.85 2,758.41 310.82 33.94 1,527.62 2,566.06 130.13 199.46 841.36 17.93 93.66 43.14 11.30 926.26 9.59 138.35 43.06 6.59 200.93 318.39 247.55 177.82 84.59 130.38 108.85 451.62 10,733.36 31.06 25.39 1,609.25 152.28 36.20 211.71 90.21 356.31 10.05 26.63 830.82 28.21 294.05

COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Land Securities Group PLC 1170.00 11.00 Legal & General Group PLC 217.00 1.30 Lloyds Banking Group PLC 65.33 0.28 London Stock Exchange Grp. 2623.50 28.00 Marks & Spencer Group PLC 417.30 3.70 Mediclinic International PLC 875.75 2.50 Merlin Entertainments PLC 437.15 5.90 Mondi PLC 1310.50 6.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 191.90 0.64 National Grid PLC 995.60 3.70 Next PLC 5282.50 18.85 Old Mutual PLC 175.60 1.40 Paddy Power Betfair PLC 9030.00 145.00 Pearson PLC 818.00 -2.00 Persimmon PLC 1967.50 17.00 Provident Financial PLC 2860.00 23.00 Prudential PLC 1308.50 5.20 Randgold Resources Ltd 6095.00 -70.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC 6789.00 58.50 RELX PLC 1229.50 8.00 REXAM PLC 630.75 3.50 Rio Tinto PLC 2040.75 -93.00 Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC 645.25 -1.25 Royal Bank of Scotland Grp 213.55 -0.20 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 1752.50 -8.00 Royal Mail PLC 494.60 -0.10 RSA Insurance Group PLC 482.70 3.90 SABMiller PLC 4213.00 9.50 Sage Group (The) PLC 589.00 8.00 Sainsbury (J) PLC 266.35 -0.20 Schroders PLC 2454.50 11.00 Severn Trent PLC 2242.00 3.00 Shire PLC 4063.00 54.00 Sky PLC 946.50 9.00 Smith & Nephew PLC 1154.50 17.50 SSE PLC 1494.50 -6.37 Standard Chartered PLC 496.52 -1.95 Standard Life PLC 321.00 2.20 St James's Place PLC 867.50 7.00 Taylor Wimpey PLC 182.20 0.60 Tesco PLC 158.90 -0.40 Travis Perkins PLC 1853.00 13.00 TUI AG 1020.00 20.00 Unilever PLC 3136.75 28.50 United Utilities Group PLC 942.50 0.20 Vodafone Group PLC 219.00 0.25 Whitbread PLC 3826.00 23.10 Wolseley PLC 3919.00 28.00 Worldpay Group PLC 260.95 1.60 WPP PLC 1608.50 7.00

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NET VOL 80.21 417.90 6,412.36 24.42 259.21 62.78 75.38 69.37 265.47 369.71 22.53 435.73 18.34 258.39 29.75 62.34 364.46 57.49 155.15 190.69 24.01 884.46 255.62 686.64 543.66 141.13 76.21 82.10 122.09 321.77 8.92 16.22 282.27 179.11 390.73 172.92 709.50 331.86 65.14 780.85 1,801.12 24.72 65.68 90.81 66.35 1,661.32 17.51 36.33 164.04 152.20

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Sir Philip Green upset IN a public statement, multimillionaire Sir Philip Green has called for Frank Field, Labour MP and chairman of the Commons Committee examining the demise of BHS to resign due to comments he has made. Mr Field said in an interview he would recommend stripping Sir Philip of his knighthood if he did not repay £571 million (€742 million) to the BHS pension fund, and Sir Philip believes that “he is clearly prejudiced.” According to the BBC SirPhilip said: “Clearly he has already made his decision as to what he feels the punishment should be, without even hearing any evidence from anybody about BHS or the circumstances of the last 15 years.” The crux of the argument is that Sir Philip allegedly earned millions from the company before selling it on for just £1, and now the taxpayer may have to pick up the pension black hole.

LEIRIA STADIUM: Portuguese team Uniao de Leiria was once managed by Jose Mourinho.

Some of the top league clubs such as Benfica and Sporting Lisbon were also visited by the police, not because they were suspected of any irregularities, but because they had purchased Russian players for their teams, and it was thought that documentation concerning the transfers might be of assistance to the investigation. According to Europol, there is a nexus which incorporates crimes carried out in Austria, Estonia, Latvia, Germany, Moldova and the UK, so it is possible that this could be the first of a number of similar raids across Europe.

Double bogey for Adidas ALTHOUGH one of the leaders in the world of sporting/trendy apparel, German manufacturer Adidas has admitted that it needs to sell much of its marginally profitable golf business. Whilst the bulk of its business continues to grow, g o l f i n g clothes have taken a nose dive being at the height of popularity in the US in the year 2000 following the success of Tiger Woods. Since that time, sales have basically declined although Adidas, through its three main brands Adams, Ashworth and TaylorMade, does hold a significant part of the market even though the sports equipment including clubs is struggling. The problem for the company is that the somewhat untrendy clothing, which so many golfers decide to wear, is not versatile and with a declining market and sales of only €900 million representing just 5 per cent of turnover, it is a market that is more trouble than it’s worth. Overall, the general business is growing, particularly in North America where the company has aligned itself with a number of popular fig-

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EUROPOL, the EU law enforcement agency has announced that working with the Portuguese police, a gang of money launderers consisting mainly of Russian ‘frontmen’ at various football clubs has been closed down. The aptly named Operation Matrioskas (the Russian dolls which are enclosed inside each other), saw officers spend a year investigating the activities of various investors in different clubs in Portugal, which culminated in the arrest of a number of those apparently involved in the money laundering scheme. The main investigation centred on Uniao de Leiria, once managed by Jose Mourinho but having fallen on hard times, it dropped to the bottom tier of Portuguese football. After going bankrupt the club was taken over by Russian businessman Alexander Tolstikov, who along with two others is reported to have been detained and charged.

Officers spent a year investigating the activities of various investors in different clubs in Portugal, which culminated in the arrest of a number of people.

TIGER WOODS: Golfing clothes were at the height of popularity in the US in 2000, following his success. ures such as Kanye West. That aside, the company announced a 31 per cent rise in quarterly sales of

its core brand in North America, thanks to a rise in marketing, including a series of partnerships with high-

profile people including Kanye West, as well as top sportsmen such as Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale.

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APPLE STORE: Situated at Hangzhou West Lake. By John Smith ALTHOUGH often touted as a company that cares about people, Apple does have a bit of a reputation for understandably trying to protect its trademark by going to law, but on this occasion it has received a verdict which will not be to its liking. The Beijing Municipal High People’s Court ruled in favour of Xintong Tiandi Technology which uses the name IPHONE on a range of leather goods including handbags and it registered that trademark in China in 2010. It must be doubly irritating for Apple as it first tried to register the iPhone name in the country in 2002, but this was not accepted until 2013, three years later than the IPHONE registration. A spokesman for the American giant made a statement saying “Apple is disappointed the Beijing High People’s Court chose to allow

Xintong to use the iPhone mark for leather goods when we have prevailed in several other cases against Xintong. “We intend to request a retrial with the Supreme People’s Court and will continue to vigorously protect our trademark rights.” The court ruled that Apple could not prove it was a well-known brand in China before Xintong Tiandi filed its trademark application in 2007 especially as their iPhones only went on sale in China in 2009. Sales of the company’s phones have shown a surprising drop on a worldwide basis, but in China which has been a very important market their sales have nosedived by more than 25 per cent and coupled with this is the fact that a law passed in March requiring all content shown in China to be stored on servers based on the Chinese mainland resulted in the closing down of iTunes, although the company does hope to resurrect this business soon.

Steel still confuses INDIA plays a very important part in the world steel trade with plants in India itself and through subsidiary companies around the world. Much has been made of the Tata group and its decision to divest itself of its Welsh plant in Port Talbot where it is said to be losing £1 million (€1.3 million) per day. Advertising this loss seems hardly likely to attract potential purchasers and of the nearly 200 contacts it made in a search for a buyer, two have actually presented proposals, one from Excalibur Steel UK

Limited which would be a management buyout, hopefully with worker and government participation and the other from Liberty House, also Indian owned, which would change the business from raw production to recycling. Tellingly, Excalibur are still trying to find bank funding and anticipate around 1,000 job losses if their bid is successful, whilst Liberty have a track record of success in the business and have indicated on more than one occasion that they would expect no job losses.

In the meantime, another Indian steel giant ArcelorMittal has forecast that global demand for steel will stabilise and possibly increase very slightly in 2016 with a marked improvement in the Chinese market. Despite the fact that ArcelorMittal does not operate within the Chinese market, because its operation is so large, its comments are normally treated seriously and hopefully its view of a slight recovery will prove to be correct, if nothing else for the good of the British steel industry.

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There will be war in Europe LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

CAMERON’s claims that we would be more at risk of war should we leave the EU is ludicrous.

Sweden, a country that has been the most welcoming to Muslim/Arab immigrants is already verging on civil war. Recent rioting lasted more than a week.

It is the pathetic rambling of a man, slowly but surely losing the

battle to keep the UK aligned to an organisation that is failing its members on a scale that is becoming more dangerous as we speak. Be under no illusions however, there will be war in Europe, irrespective of whether we opt out or not. The adversary is already within. Leaving the EU and consequently securing our borders will make us safer, mainly by keeping the numbers of the militant Islamists population down and more manageable when it all kicks off. It has, of course, already begun.

Sweden, a country that has been the most welcoming to Muslim/Arab immigrants is already verging on civil war. Recent rioting involved untold numbers of young Muslim men and lasted more than a week. Hundreds of cars were set alight and one resident described the area as looking like a battle scene. On a recent visit to the country Mr Mudan Zahran, himself a Muslim, stated that Sweden’s welcoming and tolerance have been abused by Muslims. They have responded to Sweden’s kindness, by seeking to

DAVID CAMERON: His claims that we would be more at risk of war should we leave the EU is ludicrous.

Islamise the country. Another resident remarked: “I just feel sad for the insults we get from many Arabs and Muslims in this town. We look on them as Swedes and they look on us as the enemy!” How heart-wrenching and how telling is that? Germany has also received a series of riots perpetrated by Islamist militants. Last Ramadan largely unreported incidents involving mobs shouting Allahu Akbar torched cars and attacked the police in a series of incidents lasting up to four days. France and Belgium have also experienced Islamic violence in their towns and cities. And on it goes. One of the results of the authority’s unwillingness to engage the situation is the emergence of many far right organisations. Support for these parties is growing by the day. And they are prepared to meet violence with violence. Result? Civil war. EU or no EU.

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

ONLY Albert Rivera, leader of Ciudadanos, emerged from the past four-and-a-half months with increased popularity rankings. He said during Pedro Sanchez’s first investiture attempt that he would rather be useful than important and now he is both. Pablo Iglesias and Podemos will continue to criticise, ridicule or ignore Rivera before the election and disdain his votes and seats afterwards, but either Sanchez or Rajoy could need them. How to prevent Rivera from doing well on June 26 without alienating him June 27? The Spanish have a phrase for it: keeping your clothes safe when you swim – not easy, when Iglesias continually ALBERT RIVERA: Leader of Ciudadanos. makes waves.

Seconds out PABLO IGLESIAS refers to the June 26 election as the second round, although he’s got it wrong. If it were, it would be a straight contest between Mariano Rajoy and Pedro Sanchez and the latter would scoop up the votes that Podemos and its allies denied him in both investiture attempts. Just call it the second time around although, unlike love, it’s not so much better.

Crunch time JUNE 26 will decide Spain’s next government and also Pedro Sanchez’s fate. If he does well by winning more votes even though he loses the election, he stays. Haemorrhage votes and he’ll go, probably making room for Susana Diaz, although if Sanchez trips up the PSOE will be crossing the desert for years to come, regardless of who heads it.

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Doing it by the book MARIANO RAJOY thought he had a better chance of remaining in the Moncloa Palace by pressuring the Zarzuela Palace into calling new elections immediately after he declined to try to form a government. The last thing Rajoy expected or wanted was Felipe’s insistence on respecting the Constitution by inviting Pedro Sanchez, the next most-voted candidate, to give it a shot. “This wouldn’t have happened with his father,” the Partido Popular hierarchy allegedly muttered in private but as the king was well aware, this was not a matter of personality but legality. So instead of playing it by ear, he did it by the book.

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WITH now multiple inquiries ordered into the collapse of BHS (involving 11,000 jobs and a £571m pension fund deficit) questions are being asked why regulators didn’t intervene earlier when the company paid more than £400m in dividends under its former owner, Sir Philip Green, or when it was controversially sold for £1 to a group of little-known investors. Well, who’s really to blame here? Supporters of Sir Philip say he built his business empire and employed thousands of people for years. Sure, he did it to enrich himself, but so what? His money provides a living for those who run his businesses, build his yachts, staff his properties,

organise his life and his extravagant parties. Detractors say how can someone already extraordinarily rich want so much money - not counting a third luxury yacht - and leave the fate of his workers to the Pension Protection Fund? How does someone like that want to be regarded? Frankly, he probably doesn’t give a fig about his employees’ pensions or BHS shareholders. But for such an immodest, ebullient man, potential loss of his knighthood might well change his mind. Which raises the question whether he should have been awarded one in the first place. A knight of the realm should surely maintain the highest standards of behaviour. Hardly a role model then, but sadly perhaps few of his peers are either. Charlton Heston wasn’t a modest man either. A former Arts Council chairman recalled the time he met the

actor. After chatting about different categories of film, Heston was asked how he would define the ‘epic’ genre. “Anything starring me between 1956 and 1966,” he replied. That’s the spirit - start small, think big. Today Stow, tomorrow the Wold! And finally, news that those other two loveable rogues, Tony Blair and Bill Clinton, are planning to join forces in a campaign against Brexit to reinforce President Obama’s message. That’s it, then. These two getting together in the UK to tell Brits not to leave. No Chance. Bill and Tony, we stay, YOU leave!

SIR PHILIP GREEN: Should he have been awarded a knighthood?

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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Primarily, you are wanting to see some appreciation. That is understandable given the efforts that you have made. Do not be annoyed, however, if it is a while coming yet. Others are not always as well tuned in as you. If necessary, use a go-between discreetly to make sure of progress.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Improvising within a new business situation may not give you the perfect answer to a problem. What it will do, however, is give you an insight into the way others live. Until now, your approach to life may have been a little one-sided.

(April 21 - May 21)

ground. It’s an exciting time when you may find it easier to do things alone. This does not mean you have to feel alone as others can be told of your progress.

through your situation. Don’t let pride make you miss out on a solution. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Not everything in the garden is rosy but you are made of strong stuff. Your conviction that something is right helps you in discussions. Support given to a loved one may be misguided, especially if it is a huge financial gamble.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A recent holiday has set your mind racing. This being a romantic time means that you can get a little overexcited. Your romance may not be set to last but you should fully enjoy it nonetheless. Relatives issue words of warning but they have only your best interests at heart.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Part of being ‘you’ is your independent mind. Some may try to change that this week. Why would someone want to make you more dependent on them? Could it be that they feel insecure? Giving reassurance may be all that is needed. We all feel the need for appreciation.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This is a time to enjoy the present and look forward to the future. Don’t forget, along the way, to congratulate yourself for all that you have achieved in the last year. Sometimes you do not blow your own trumpet and people appreciate you in a quiet way.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Opposing opinions on a matter close to your heart see you hesitating. There is nothing wrong with asking for advice. The chances are that you know someone who has already been

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Increased activity in your love life means less time to really concentrate on business. Make sure that priority financial matters are dealt with. Not doing so will see you kicking yourself later on. A close relationship is going well. There’s no reason to wonder why, the charm offensive is obviously working. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Keeping an eye on your health is particularly important at the moment. Because you have been active, it could be that you need to give yourself a bit of time. Pampering and just plain relaxing are all going to stand you in good stead during the coming week.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Trying to be everything to all people is tiring. No one knows this more than you. Give yourself a little time and space this week because it will make a great difference to your spirits.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) An appetite for something new means that you tread unknown

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Opening your mind to a new idea has convinced you that it is time for a change in direction. This is such a time, but not all changes will be permanent. Give yourself a way out of any situation this week. Using your tact and charm, it will require only a little application to please everyone.

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‘ BACK HOME NOW - I WOULD BE PHONING YOU TO SAY THAT I WAS GOING TO WORK LATE AT THE OFFICE ’

Mon - 23 17 Cl Tues - 24 16 S Wed - 25 16 S

Answers 1. AER LINGUS, 2. SEVEN (1970, 1980, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1996), 3. The highest PEAKS/MOUNTAINS in Ireland, 4. HIBERNIA, 5. GIVE IRELAND BACK TO THE IRISH, 6. PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON, 7. SHERGAR, 8. CORK, 9. MARY ROBINSON, 10. BALLET/DANCE

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Quick Across 1 Meet the requirements or expectations of (7) 5 Instances (5) 8 Enraged, angry (5) 9 Pamphlet (7) 10 Small lake (4) 11 Situation (8) 13 Scallywag (6) 15 Wreckage (6) 18 Ready (8) 19 Heroic poem (4) 22 Draw back (7) 23 Depart (5) 24 Be worthy or deserving (5) 25 Admit to a wrongdoing (7) Down 1 Ship's captain (7) 2 Educate for a future role or function (5) 3 Look for (4) 4 Lemon or banana coloured (6) 5 Single-reed woodwind instrument (8) 6 Person engaged in military service (7)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 10 represents Q and 24 represents T, so fill in Q every time the figure 10 appears and T every time the figure 24 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

1 Trial, 4 Realism, 7 Elation, 8 Riser, 9 Scope, 10 Element, 11 Nicest, 13 Trader, 17 Garbage, 19 Casks, 21 Abase, 22 Astride, 23 Sleight, 24 Sweet. Down: 1 Treason, 2 Imago, 3 Loiters, 4 Rennet, 5 Instead, 6 Merit, 8 Roe, 12 Carnage, 14 Recites, 15 Respect, 16 Repast, 17 Grass, 18 Aye, 20 Spine.

QUICK Across: 7 Smooth fabric of silk or rayon (5) 12 Long-tailed parrot (8) 14 Protective covering that provides protection from the weather (7) 16 Triumph (7)

English - Spanish

1 Invades, 5 Coats, 8 Sells, 9 Pioneer, 10 Special, 11 Share, 12 Upset, 14 Asked, 19 Drops, 21 Examine, 23 Private, 24 Tease, 25 Steal, 26 Largest.

17 Marked by intense agitation or emotion (6) 18 Jewish holiday (5) 20 Stage of development (5) 21 Blueprint (4)

Down:

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

1 Insist, 2 Value, 3 Dislike, 4 Supply, 5 Cooks, 6 Average, 7 Sorted, 13 Promise, 15 Scatter, 16 Adapts, 17 Reveal, 18 Recent, 20 Snail, 22 Image.

Across 1 Gemelos (de camisa) (9) 6 Espada (arma) (5) 7 Between (5) 9 Cucharillas (9) 13 Arriba (indicando situación) (5) 14 To swim (5) 15 Frambuesa (9)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Apio, 3 Naipes, 8 Easiest, 9 Rie, 10 Ordenador, 12 Ron, 13 Prefijo, 15 Please, 16 Rojo.

Down 1 Thing (object) (4) 2 Vase (7) 3 Tapa (de caja) (3) 4 Grandson (5) 5 Honey (from bees) (4) 8 Fork (cutlery) (7) 10 Cobertizos (para animales, herramientas) (5) 11 Fácil (sencillo) (4) 12 Rezar (4) 14 Plumilla (de pluma) (3)

Hexagram

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Down: 1 Age, 2 Insurance, 4 Anteayer, 5 Periodico, 6 Seed, 7 Receipts, 11 Trap, 14 Oro.

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

ABLATE ABLAZE (10) CATTLE CLARET CLOUDY MAGNET MUTTER NEWTON OGRESS PETREL

PLATEN REGRET ROSTER SURTAX TEAPOT TRACER TREMOR VESSEL ZEROES

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Inhere 2 Delete 3 Enable 4 Huddle 5 Treble 6 Feeble 7 Asleep 8 Double 9 Serene 10 Plural 11 Render 12 Repeal 13 Neuron 14 Planar 15 Trauma 16 Ethane 17 Mallet 18 Meager 19 Marvel

Across 1 Furniture material from quite a known source (4) 3 Resident's money in account mix-up (8) 8 Saint has lots of paper for courses (7) 9 Sweden and Norway take in country girl (5) 10 South Carolina beer measure (5) 11 Warning! Former girlfriend has sufficient (7) 12 Mr Spielberg's seen TV production (6) 13 Mix boron with spice for muscles (6) 16 Put off ill feeling after religious education (7) 18 Belgian port without an oaf (5) 20 Sent back elegant passenger vehicles (5) 21 Piece of music features feline in 2 A number eager about land area (7) loose coat (7) 4 Famous general seen in classic US 22 Sample of epic men's design (8) terminal (6) 23 Play around with stew (4) 5 A funny pose for a Greek author (5) 6 Small boats feature in an Eastenders’ Down episode (7) 1 Team leader inquires about work 7 Thrill seekers did several spins (10) assignments (5) 9 Figures its cat sits awkwardly (10)

12 Small, quiet religious ceremonies for fairies (7) 14 Improve leave, set off with Lawrence (7) 15 Annoy the French after final tee (6) 17 Criticise leaders of sportsmen leaving after the exercises (5) 19 It’s reported the dogs have reached the tops of the mountains (5)

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A gentleman’s response IN response to Philip in San Fulgencio, Missing the UK! (Issue 1607). This bar in Quesada, which uses optics which Mr Philip has never set foot in, does have 50ml optics for branded named spirits, not your Aldi or Lidl brands which he is probably used to! He is probably one of the many expats that each day go from bar to bar chasing the happy hours trying to get as much for their euros as possible. This bar doesn’t do any happy hours or cheap branded alcohol. It prides itself on only selling the best-named brands. Even the Spanish suppliers of the spirits agree that by using the 50ml optic is the correct amount that customers should be getting, not getting a bartender who holds the bottle and tries to count to 10 then stops, of course everyone counts at the same speed so they all get the same measure (not!). By using the optics everyone is guaranteed to receive the exact amount, so there is no arguing! Mr Philip adds that the spirits are not anywhere near the gentleman’s size! Not sure how he can say this as he has never been in the bar! He needs to look for himself before he comments about something he knows nothing about! So I suggest if Philip goes to Quesada and enters the bar and looks for himself and takes the little birdie who told him about the so-called sinister happenings in the bar, then he can comment himself rather than sit and write about something he knows nothing about! Albert Henderson, Ciudad Quesada.

Thank you! YES! Yes! Thank you! The return of the Nonogram has arrived! ‘Thinking Cap’ on again and it’s a toughie this week too! It’s nice that you take interest in what your readers think! Happy Lesley from Alcalali EWN reply: It’s our pleasure Lesley, EWN gets it!

Soul singing I HAVE never written a letter to a newspaper. I will soon be 89 but I felt I had to reply to ‘Earl from Alicante’ in issue 1608. How can anyone say that songs like Amazing Grace and How Great Thou Art, and so many others, are ‘ridiculous’? I love singing, as much as I am able to with a poor voice, at the Calpe Christian Fellowship each

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children, and great grandchildren from the shackles of a Europe, dominated by unelected policy and lawmakers which are taking over our country. To me it is as important as those that gave their lives for me and the freedom of the UK. What happens to me if the UK leaves the union is not important, it is the family that follows that will benefit and thrive in a free and open UK. C V Williams, El Cucador

Queer as folk

I SPENT some time (months) in Spain recently where I witnessed the plight of just one of the ill-treated hunting dogs. This dog needs help. He is fed once a week, if he knocks his bucket of stale water over he is left without water. He lives in a shed with a dirt floor 24/7. The shed is filthy... as for mental stimulation or exercise, those are non-existent. I have a home waiting for him in the UK (a friend of mine with a large garden will take him

Sunday and ‘worshipping’ Jesus, and remembering through Holy Communion all that he suffered to pay for our sins. Read the bible Earl, and learn. Ps I do so much enjoy EWN, thank you. Irene

Atlantic angle EURO WEEKLY published a letter from ‘Dario via email’ in issue 1609 that pensioners living here “should have a Spanish social security number which entitles you to healthcare if we are in or out of the EU.” Those of us who are non-EU Americans (and I believe Canadians or Aussies) living here on retirement residencia visas are required to maintain private healthcare insurance. Although living here legally requires paying Spanish income taxes on our worldwide income, we don’t have access to

on), but I need a foster carer to keep him for three weeks so that we can get him ready to travel. Is there anyway you can help or at least publicise his case so that the owner realises the dog needs help? Even if he is sent to a rescue centre in Spain it would be a better life than he has now. In desperation, Leigh Walton EWN reply: We have forwarded Leigh details of a refuge centre.

the Spanish social security system, nor do we get Spanish-paid healthcare. As we never paid into their social security system, why would Spain be responsible for our retirement healthcare here? I have heard British retirees say that things wouldn’t change much if the UK withdrew from the EU. Logically, everything in place through the EU would have to be newly-negotiated by Spain and a non-EU United Kingdom. Retired Americans and most other non-EU citizens certainly don’t receive the benefits and privileges of EU citizens. We spent hundreds of dollars for documents and fees to get our residence visas. Each time we have to renew, it involves multiple trips to Malaga and Torre Del Mar, with photocopies and more photocopies! From healthcare to work permits, to residence permits and renewals, to driveing licence exchanges - all would have to be bilaterally negotiated. Just

imagine a Spanish government insisting that Gibraltar also had to be included in the negotiations! A British friend told me Spain needs the UK more than the UK needs Spain. Maybe so, but Spain needs the EU even more. When the Scots were considering independence, the Spanish made clear their concerns. Spanish leadership could be expected to take a similar tough position on relations with a non-EU UK. Assurances by supporters for leaving the EU that there would be only minor impact for British pensioners here should be taken with much scepticism! Ron Adam

Brexit blues WHAT could not be achieved by force of arms has now been done by stealth. It is my duty and responsibility to vote OUT, to help free my children grand-

IN response to Fine outlook for LGBT, Costa del Sol issue 1609. LGBT travellers don’t need ‘LGBT activities’ or ‘gay/bi services’. We pick our destinations according to, firstly, safety, and secondly, cultural acceptance. Can we hold hands with our partners in public, admit to being gay in conversation if it comes up (or introduce our partners as such)? Will our husbands (for men) and wives (for women) be accepted as such if necessary (for everything from hospital visits to being able to share a hotel room)? Single LGBTs might be keen to see bars, cafés, etc catering to them exclusively. This isn’t segregation. We’re a minority and it’s hard to meet each other. After all, the U3A bars under-50s, doesn’t it, and isn’t considered discriminatory? No, because it’s a society for over-50s no longer in work to meet others in their situation and of their age. Ditto LGB bars. Couples aren’t bothered, unless they’re in an area where they have to keep their relationship very much under wraps for fear of reprisals or even prison. Happily, Spain doesn’t need to make too much effort there (for tourists. It’s crying out for a ‘scene’ for residents). It’s one of the most accepting, if not THE most, countries of LGBTs and those of us living here are actually surprised if we encounter homophobia elsewhere - we’ve forgotten what it’s like! (After all, marriage has been legal for 11 years, longer than in the UK). Kally

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First birth with AneVivo, a new fertilisation option THE first birth of a baby in Spain by a natural fertilisation technique called AneVivo, represents a breakthrough in assisted reproduction. Under the new technique, fertilisation and early embryo development occurs in the uterus, rather than in the laboratory such as in IVF treatment. Dr Marcos Ferrando, medical director of IVI Bilbao, the centre responsible for the first birth of a baby through this technique, said this has the advantage that it is a more natural procedure and the mother feels like more of a participant in the pregnancy. He added: “The results are very good. The pregnancy rate, of the procedures we have done, is greater than with the conventional IVF in vitro technique. But for now, being a new technique, the number of treatments is lower and it is too early to proclaim an exact success rate.”

ANEVIVO: A natural fertilisation technique.

THE simple art of drinking water could help you lose weight. It has always been recommended that people drink more water if they wanted to lose weight but now a study appears to have proven the claim. In the study, researchers randomly split overweight or obese older men and women into two seperate groups.

Water way to go The first was put on a hypocaloric diet, which means they were eating fewer calories than the energy they were using, namely 1,200 for women a day and 1,500 for men. The other group was also put on a

hypocaloric diet but were told to increase how much water they drank. After 12 weeks of following the eating plan, those in the group who were on a diet and were increasing their water consumption, drinking

two cups 30 minutes prior to each of their three large daily meals, had lost more weight. The average weight loss of the first group was between 11lbs to 1st 1lb (5-8kg), but the group who consumed more water before their meals lost an additional 4.4lbs or 2kg. Researchers found that it was largely because those who drank the water then went on to eat less at meal times.

Get a good night’s sleep COGNITIVE Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is thought to help insomniacs.

Rather than popping pills, leading doctors said it should be the first treatment for longterm insomnia, to help you train your body to sleep again. The American College of Physicians believe CBT can be effective without the side effects of medication, although it can take a longer time and increased effort. CBT is a therapy which helps people change the way they think and behave, reconditioning the brain,and getting it back to normal sleep patterns.

Nuts for prevention A FEW nuts a day could keep cancer away according to a new study published by the Food, Science and Biotechnology Journal. Professor Yuri Kim, from the Nutritional Sciences department at Ewha Women’s University in Korea studied the influences of lipid extracts from nuts and reported that they have components which can reduce the reproductive abilities of cancerous cells in the colon. Colon and rectal cancers are the most common forms in Spain, with more than 30,000 new cases diagnosed every year.

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. AS friends and colleagues start muttering about bikini season and diets, the doctor answers a few questions on obesity, referred to by some as the plague of modern times. What’s the difference between being overweight and being obese? There are different levels of excess fat and obesity. The best indicator is the body mass (BMI) index, which is calculated by dividing weight by the square of height in metres. If the result is between 25 and 29.9 the patient is overweight, if it is more than 30 they are considered obese. Is obesity dangerous? Why? Obesity is a major cardiovascular risk, meaning obese patients are more likely to have heart attacks, strokes, etc. Today it is considered as the most common preventable cardiovascular risk and it has virtually become the epidemic of the 21st century. It is not just an aesthetic problem, it is a real health risk. Also, type two diabetes

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is usually associated to obesity and almost all patients with this type of diabetes are obese. What can I do to control obesity then? Although there are other causes, the most common is a simple imbalance between the amount of energy we put into our bodies (what we eat) and the amount we use up. Therefore the best way to control obesity and lose weight is to reduce the amount going in by following a balanced, low calorie diet and increase the amount used with moderate, daily exercise. I have no self-control and find it very hard to exercise, what can I do? It isn’t easy. Losing weight is a complicated task, which needs real involvement from the patient with support from a medical professional such as a Specialist in Internal Medicine. They can help motivate the patient and give advice on the best diet for them and a moderate, daily exercise plan.

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Wean yourself off the addiction MANY experts now believe sugar is just as deadly an addiction as drink and drugs, with many people consuming far too much. Whilst it may be easier to lay off the sweets and chocolate, nutritionists say it is the hidde n s uga r in foods tha t catch people unaware, such as in premade pasta sauces and baked beans. So what can you do to help wean yourself off sugar? Try and keep your blood sugar balanced and avoid low blood sugar that w ill ma ke you w a nt to go a nd ge t something sweet. Don’t go longer than three hours without eating, especially women, or your blood sugar levels will drop and your body will crave something sweet. Weaning yourself off sugar can be easier for some than others. Some may prefer to go cold turkey, others gradually reduce it. First, after removing the obvious sources from the house, such as chocolate and cakes, it is recom-

mended to take out of your diet all the savoury foods that contain added sugar. Sa voury food s such as sauces like D olmio, which recently c ha nge d its packaging to show the s uga r content, contain a dde d s uga r s o look for healthier or home-made versions. Other foods deemed healthier such as yoghurts and cereal bars can also contain high levels of sugar so check the labels. Next, stop adding sugar to your hot drinks and other foods such as cereal. Checking the package of your cereal will show you there is already sugar in it.

HIDDEN SUGAR: Catches people unaware.

Detoxing from sugar can be difficult and i t i s nor m al t o st r uggl e wi t h headaches, cravings, tiredness, spots and an upset stomach, but after the initial first few days your body will start to recalibrate itself. Cutting out sugar can reprogramme your taste buds and can improve your body, mind and mood, helping you to sleep better, have brighter and clearer sight and be less stressed.

Benefits to ‘Earthing’ By Emily Chettle THERE is a new phenomenon called ‘Earthing’, which has gone from a hippycounter culture craze to a scientifically researched practice that has a number of health benefits. These include increasing anti-oxidants, reducing inflammation and improving sleep. In order to properly Earth one must walk barefoot on soil, grass or sand or any nat-

ural surface. Scientists have discovered that there is a benefit that comes from connecting directly with the Earth with our bodies. The planet has its own natural charge and it seems to be beneficial to our bodies when we are in direct contact with it as the electrons from the Earth move directly into the soles of the feet. Another study found that Earthing changed the electrical activity in the brain, as Olesia Bilkei Shutterstock

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If you have any questions for Dr Perez Belmonte, please send them to: jefemedico@helicopterossanitarios.com The Coast’s Home GP service - wherever you are - at home - in the office - in the car - on the golf course your GP will get to see you any time, anywhere. A priceless service at an affordable price. NEW PHENOMENON: Walking barefoot or Earthing.

measured by electroencephalograms. Still other research found that grounding benefitted skin conductivity, moderated heart rate variability, improved glucose regulation and boosted immunity.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Serves you right Five devices to In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man WHAT is it with rucksacks? They used to be something you used to go camping with. You and your family or friends would go off into the big wide open spaces with your hiking boots. It carried your tent and supplies or maybe if you went trekking off round the world. Or you were in the army and you were going off to fight a war somewhere. Move forward and now everybody is using them. Well except me because actually they have turned into weapons of mass destruction but that’s another article! They were meant to be used in fields, long open roads, the wilderness. Where they were not meant to be used was on aircraft with the exception of being a red beret commando or member of the SAS, and for some reason there was a need for you to leave the plane whilst it was at about 20,000 feet, then they are a handy place to keep your parachute. They definitely should not be used on trains and confined spaces. I was on the train to Madrid and there was a family that got on after I was already comfy in my seat and the

monitor traffic AS part of the series, we answer some common driving questions and keep you updated on the latest driving and road news kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers. Flickr credit by Fernando RAYO

Mike Senker

whole bloody lot of them had a rucksack on their back! And I tell you they were enormous!! As the dad tried to get one of the children settled he turned round and nearly took my head off. Do they not realise that they are the human equivalent to an articulated lorry? They need space to manoeuvre! They should all be fitted with the same warning beeps. This idiot was swivelling about nearly taking the heads off all those nearby. Me, being me, was the only one who gave him the ‘Oi’ treatment. It never fails. It has to be more than a tut when facing possible head injury. Then there is the whole performance of taking the rucksacks off and getting them in the overhead storage which turns into an episode of the Krypton Factor having to move everything around them to get these huge accessories to fit. As luck would have it there is a happy ending to this story. Dad had to move one of the children to a seat further down the carriage and so he wanted to move his rucksack as well. In all the confusion he must have given his son the wrong one and as he put it on his back and let go and stood back the child toppled over with his legs in the air like a flipped over tortoise. Of course I rushed over to see if I could help... Well, actually, I nearly spat out my coffee with laughter and thought serves you right!

TRAFFIC MONITORING: Devices include Pegasus-equipped helicopters. SPAIN operates a network of traffic monitoring devices, not only looking for drivers who are speeding and for those who skip through red lights, but for such bad practices as using a mobile phone. Here are the five types of monitoring devices currently in use: Fixed cameras: These devices are located along the road network, usually at the side of the road, or sometimes on poles or across the carriageway, and monitor vehicles as they pass, recording those which exceed the limit. Mobile radars: These operate with an operator, or usually a small team, and are often in unmarked Guardia Civil vehicles, as well as those in marked cars belonging to traffic law enforcement groups, including the DGT. Depending on the type of equipment, the recording vehicle can be static or moving. Fixed-section radars: These devices oper-

ate over a fixed distance of road and monitor the average speed between two points on that section. These devices are often considered to give a more realistic impression of recorded speed as the driver doesn’t usually react instantly when they see one, and so the average is more likely speed recorded. Red-light cameras: This equipment does not measure the speed of a vehicle but takes a photograph if the vehicle fails to stop at a red light. Pegasus-equipped helicopters: Pegasus is the name of a recording device fitted to most of the DGT traffic helicopters. Distinctive by their yellow and light blue colouring, these ‘eyes in the sky’ can catch offending motorists from a kilometre away and at a height of 300 metres, recording the average speed and vehicle characteristics, as well as monitoring for other traffic violations.

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First Occupation Licence? TO register your property for shortterm holiday lets under the new Andalucian law, the form to get the licence requires a copy of the First Occupation Licence. I have owned my home for 20 years and I cannot find this licence.

Properly, yes, the First Occupation C e r tific ate s hould be available on subsequent sales of the property. Som e m unic ipalities have a Second Occupation C e r tific ate to replace it. However, thou-

I believe it was issued by the town hall to the builder or developer so he could sell the property. Without it I understand services cannot be connected. Do subsequent purchasers of the property need it? RP (Costa del Sol)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

sands of long-term Andalucian property owners are in the same situation that you are, without the certificate.

Your solution is to go to your town hall and request a copy of the certificate they originally i ssued, or a document which can replace it. Di f f erent t own hal l s handle it differently, but this is the place to start.

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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ON DISPLAY: Handicrafts done at classes which are run for pensioners in the area.

Pensioners’ week By Eleanor Hawkins VELEZ-MALAGA is holding its Pensioners’ Week until May 17, with a broad range of activities planned to cater for the 6,200 users of the Pensioners’ Centres in Velez, Torre del Mar, Caleta and Almayate and the Active Participation centre on Calle Las Tiendas in Velez-Malaga.

Party time THE village of Trapiche, near Velez-Malaga, will be celebrating its annual fair in honour o f Sa n I s id ro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers, this weekend (May 14-15). Even t s wi l l b e h e l d at the park opposite the council offi c e s a n d i n c lu d e paintin g c o m p e t i t i o n s , for which artists can sign up at t h e Ve l e z - Ma l a g a Tow n Ha l l a t 9 a m o n Saturday. There will be cash prizes of up to €1,000 for the winning painting. Saturday’s activities also include performances by local dance groups at 1pm, a children’s party at 4pm and bike races and other games for youngsters at 6.30pm. A t mid n i g h t t h e f e st iv a l king a n d q u e e n wi l l b e elected. On Sunday events continue with a musical mass at noon and a floral offering at 1.30pm, followed by a procession at 6pm.

There are cultural, sports and leisure events running in all areas, which included a group walk along the coast yesterday (Wednesday 11), a petanque competition at Maria Zambrano park today, Thursday 12, visits to exhibitions at the Azucarera building in Torre del Mar and the Contemporary Arts Centre in Velez-Malaga and sports activities at Fernando Ruiz Hierro

sports centre tomorrow, Friday 13. There is also a song and dance group meet at the Calle Las Tiendas centre on Monday 16 and an amateur theatre group play at the Teatro del Carmen on Tuesday 17, the council department announced. Work by pensioners who attend the various different arts and crafts classes will also be on display during the week.

THE Phoenix Club is arranging its next shopping trip to Gibraltar on Friday June 3 and they have a few seats available. Pick-ups are planned to take place at the A1 Garden Centre, Torre del Mar bus station and finally at Algarrobo Lidl at 8.30am. The bus will be parked in Morrisons car park and they expect to leave Gibraltar at 4.30pm. Due to possible Visa restrictions on entering Gibraltar, anyone planning to join the trip is asked to advise if you are a non-EU citizen when you book. Also it is important to remember to bring with you your EHIC card, just in case, and passports are essential. On the way to Gibraltar the coach will stop to spend a penny and for coffee. Due to an increase in coach

fares the club have increased their prices by €1 to €12 per person, with children under 12 at half price and they would greatly appreciate if payment was made before the journey. For more information on any of Phoenix club trips or events call Gail on 951 067 723, email phoenixsocial club@yahoo.co.uk or catch them on the web at www.phoenixsocialclub.co.uk The Phoenix Club is a registered association raising funds for three local charities and Help4Heroes in the UK. They meet every Tuesday at the bar restaurant La Vega in Torre del Mar between 12pm and 2pm and bookings or payments may be made from 12.15pm onwards. The La Vega is behind the Repsol Garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe.

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Tips on what the buyer wants to see John Graham The property expert

I’M writing about the psychology of selling your property and in previous articles I’ve talked about the step by step build up to this point in the selling process, the arrival of the potential buyer who is now ringing your door bell. So far so good, your neighbourhood looks good as does the exterior of your property and the buyer obviously thinks your price is attractive. But have you done everything you can with the interior of your home to make sure you will sell today? There are at least 10 things that most people have in common when buying a home, so this week let’s start with the first two points. 1. Let’s start with the most obvious point, which is making sure your home is bright and shiny clean. Car-

HOME INTERIOR: Make sure your property is spotless and clean. pets, curtains, bed covers, sofas all need to be spotless before a potential buyer’s visit, time to visit the dry cleaners and supermarket for a full range of cleaning products. If you have marble or tiled floors that look a bit stained or dull you

should consider hiring a floor cleaning company to bring your floors back to life, you’d be surprised how good this makes the rooms look. Once everything has been cleaned, it is much easier to keep everything clean for future buyer visits.

2. The fact your property is spotless and clean is a good start, but there are bad smells that you want to get rid of and good smells you want to introduce. Let’s start with the bad smells: no cooking on the day of the buyer’s visit, even with the extractor

on at full power, the smell of your breakfast or lunch will linger. If you have pets, including birds, they give off a smell as does their food and bedding, so make sure your pets and bedding etc are out of the house well before the buyer’s visit. Villas built 25-30 years ago had very basic damp proofing and can now suffer from the smell of damp especially after a heavy rainfall. My advice is to get your local builder in and solve the problem. The same applies to properties with poor ventilation in the bathrooms and cupboards: mould smells are unpleasant and unsightly so you should arrange to have extra ventilation fitted to deal with the problem. Next week we will take a further look at more of my top tips and dos and don’ts in preparing your property. If you are selling your property and would like advice please contact me by email at gk.ipad@me.com. John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute.

Home prices falling

AVERAGE PRICE: Has declined by 3.6 per cent compared to April 2015. IN Spain the average price of a second-hand property has declined by 3.6 per cent compared

to the situation in April 2015. The news appears to conflict with multiple reports indicating, to the contrary, a significant rise in prices over the past several years. What is clear is that the sharp rises seen in the more popular and populous regions have skewed reportage towards an understanding that there is an all round healthy increase. In fact the average price of properties being resold has increased in only two of Spain’s autonomous regions, namely

Madrid and Andalucia. In the Valencian Region prices remained the same, with the same results from the Basque Country. In the regions where prices dropped, Murcia, Cataluña, and the Canary Islands saw the largest declines. Property continues to be most expensive, provincially speaking, in the Basque Country where a square metre fetches €2,551 on average. At the other end of the scale CastillaLa Mancha is worth €946 per square metre on average.

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OPINION & COMMENT

When less can be more When it came to award for Best Set, the adjudicator was gushing in his praise of our minimalist effort.

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.

AS a lapsed luvvie who has not been involved in amateur dramatics for several years, I was looking forward to attending a play by a new group, ACTS, in Benijofar recently. It was a fun evening with excellent performances from each member of the talented cast. But inevitably it got me reminiscing about past productions that I have been involved in dahling. A highlight of the year was the Drama Festival Season. We usually entered several in our corner of East Anglia, and on one particular occasion we were on a roll with the play we had chosen. We had already won Best Director, male actor, junior actor and the coveted Best of Festival award, so ap-

LAPSED LUVVIE: I haven’t been involved in amateur dramatics for several years. proaching the final event we were confident of giving a good account of ourselves. Another group was staging ‘Round and Round the Garden’ – the last play in ‘The Norman Conquests’ trilogy. But our mouths dropped

open in disbelief as they proceeded to erect a set that was composed of Astro Turf, picket fencing, garden furniture and 20 young leylandii in pots. It was like an episode of Gardener ’s World. Ours required a simple set depicting a village hall

that was under refurbishment. Two step ladders with a plank, and a few tins of paint lying around, which were shuffled around between scenes to give the impression of the passage of time. A dust sheet was draped over the plank, allowing

one of the characters, dressed in a dark business suit, being able to enter against a light background. And that was it. On the final night of the festival, the awards were being handed out, and when it came to Best Set, the adjudicator was gushing in his praise of our minimalist effort. The faces of the cast responsible for the poor man’s Kew Gardens set said it all, but the looks of shock were soon tempered with the reality of having to return all of the borrowed items to the garden centre. It was one of those times when less was definitely more.

The transatlantic trade investment John Smith Random thoughts... IN the 1970s and later, science fiction writers imagined a world which was not dominated by warring nations, but by warring multinationals which literally employed and deployed armies of human beings who were used as pawns by these gigantic corporations. Europe has been wooed by the USA into discussing the possibility of a new and ‘exciting’ trading partnership, which is supposed to encourage greater freedom of trade and supposedly promises huge financial benefits to member states of the EU. L a rg e n u m b e r s o f p e o p l e , r e membering the phrase ‘Beware Greeks bearing gifts’, have been sceptical about the benefits and how US Corporations would benefit from this partnership. The fears are now spilling over into government circles especially as Greenpeace has leaked a number of classified documents, which do not show the USA in a

MATTHIAS FEKL: The French trade minister. particularly appealing light. A great deal of the negotiation has been confidential, but the French trade minister Matthias

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Cyber bullying AS we move into the cyber realm, with more and more people connecting to others across the world, the very fact that many of these contacts are anonymous appears to have given certain people of limited intelligence, or others who are deliberately malicious, a unique opportunity to insult individuals and spread lies about them in a manner never before seen. For some reason, people who wouldn’t dream of insulting someone to their face consider that the internet, emails and Facebook are open forums where literally anything can be said without the possibility of being caught. The really stupid are easily tracked down through their IP addresses, but there are more devious individuals who manage to route their insults and threats via a number of IP addresses, or purchase an anonymous address so that they can’t be traced. In most of Europe now, whilst cyberbullying is not in itself a crime, there are plenty of laws which can be interpreted if prosecutors wish to take action against such activity, and the more threatening it is the easier it is to prosecute. The EU is looking to introduce direct laws to combat this activity, especially as there are so many documented cases of self-harming and even suicide amongst teens who have been attacked mercilessly by their peers. It is sad that as technology progresses, even areas that bring happiness to so many people are hijacked by the ignorant and despicable in order to obtain somewhat vicarious entertainment.

with little in return. “It is an agreement which, as it would be today, would be a bad deal,” he said in a French radio interview. TTIP could “unravel” the international climate change deal agreed in Paris last year, and there appear to be few safeguards for French agriculture (of major importance to all French politicians), nor was there sufficient protection for its industry. Despite the fact that this is supposed to be a Union negotiation, various member States are considering their personal positions and there doesn’t seem to be a large amount of support for this pact. Although Britain was known as America’s poodle in the days of Bush and Blair, any involvement in the partnership could be moot in the event that it leaves the EU, and already President Obama has indicated that it can go to the back of Now we the trade queue if it does leave. want to There have been numerous pubhear your views. lic demonstrations against the TTIP and perhaps on this ocYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE casion, French self-interest - YOUR OPINION could be in the interest of all of www.euroweeklynews.com Europe.

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DAILY readers of newspapers and magazines are bombarded by persuasive advertisements and articles pushing us towards buying and eating unnatural manufactured vitamin tablets to supplement vitamin deficient diets. But stop for a moment and think, would it be better to eat the vitamins as nature intended them by growing and eating fruit and vegetables that are known to contain the main vitamins we apparently need for continuous good health or for recovery if ill. Interestingly the labels on some bottles of vitamin pills include the note ‘Not intended as a substitute for a balanced diet.’ Further health authorities worldwide now recommend that we eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day for their vitamin and mineral contents, and some emphasise that these are best if fresh and grown ecologically/organically without the use of chemical fertilisers, insecticide, fungicides and weed killers. The Slow Food movement recommends to try and eat local produce to sustain the local economy and cut down the cost of distribution, marketing and packing houses. Something much needed in many

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valleys in Spain which a couple of decades ago were more than self -sufficient, but are now

abandoned wastelands, new selfseeded pine forests or large urbanisations. So with the need for little space and our free Spanish sun, we can grow our own in containers on apartment terraces, in raised beds in small gardens, in the garden or if convenient, in allotments. The advantages are that you can focus on growing fruits and vegetables with the greatest beneficial vit-

amin and mineral contents, and harvest each day what is required for that day. To help you understand which vitamins minerals etc, are of benefit to your wellness and which vegetables and fruits include them, we include descriptive tables in our book ‘Living well from our garden Mediterranean style’ which is available from Amazon Books and The Book Depository. If any social or gardening club is interested in a

talk or workshop on the topic I would love to support you. Whatever you select to grow ensure you include antioxidant and anti-inflammatory vitamin/mineral rich foods. We ensure we grow and eat plenty of dark green acelga and spinach leaves, sprouting broccoli, tomatoes, nasturtium flowers and leaves, garlic, onions, rocket, tomatoes, radishes, beetroots and carrots. As for fruit, in the Mediterranean climate one can harvest something on every day of the year to give seasonal diversity. Just a few citrus trees, vitamin C packed mandarins, and oranges can be harvested from September to May and from a perpetually flowering and fruiting Lunar lemon tree lemons can be harvested 365 days a year. Also it is possible to have fun and health by adding the novelty Citrus medica var.sarcodactylis lemon tree to your plantings. The common name is Buddha’s hand as it resembles a half open fist - some fruits have even more and longer thinner fingers. There is little if any juicy centre but the thick skins are excellent for grating. The quality results in individual fruits being sold in Florida and California for up to 12 dollars if sprayed with chemicals and 25 dollars if grown ecologically. © Dick Handscombe May 2016.

Clean and green IF you’re lucky enough to have a lemon tree in your garden, you may or may not know that this gives you access to a lot more than just something to add a slice of to your G&T. Lemons have natural bleaching, degreasing, antibacterial and fresh-scent properties which make them ideal for environmentally-friendly household tasks. Here are a few tips green cleaning experts have shared for making the most of your lemons, and remember you can quarter and freeze them as they last a long time frozen. 1. Clean the air: Simmering cut-up lemons in a pan of water for an hour will get rid of musty smells. Another idea is to sprinkle a few drops of lemon juice inside your hoover bag before hoovering. An eco air freshener can also be made by mixing lemon juice and water in a spray bottle. 2. Banish ants: Lemon juice and peels are pet and human friendly, but will discourage ants from entering. Work out where they are getting in and spray the area with lemon juice, then pop bits of lemon peel into holes and cracks. 3. Disinfect: Wipe surfaces, door handles, phones, remote controls and other areas with a mix of lemon juice and water.

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FOR years it has been medically documented that companion animals, like dogs, cats, rabbits and birds, help people live longer and healthier lives. Being responsible for caring for an animal often gives new meaning to someone who is living alone or who is far from loved ones. Pets can help elderly people keep an active lifestyle and may help fill a void left by living alone or away from family. For working families taking on a rescue pet should take into consideration that they have time for the new family pet. Children should be encouraged to help and go to dog training classes which are educational, social and really a lot of fun. Seniors may want to consider adopting an older adult animal instead of a puppy or kitten or rambunctious ‘teenage’ pet. Older pets are more likely to be calm, already house-trained and less susceptible to unpredictable behaviour. Animal shel-

RESCUE DOGS: It’s best not to smother them or overdo the attention. ter staff can help potential adopters find the most suitable animal for their lifestyle. Seniors should not be encouraged to take on a large dog. Many seniors take on a dog far too powerful for them, which can become unmanageable. Obviously if you live in an apartment then you have a small dog. Dogs’ lives revolve around odour. I always recommend bathing a rescue pet as soon as possible. By doing this you wash away the old identity and allow the dog to get his new identity. Most dogs will roll on the ground to get their new identity.

Take your new pet for a walk around the area of your street near your home as soon as you are able. This allows your new pet to learn the new smells of the area. Ensure that all doors, gates etc to the home are secure and that you have, apart from a microchip, a tab on the collar with your telephone number. Emotionally you will feel very sorry for the little fellow and often new owners can overdo the attention. Best not to smother the dog and keep in mind that now is the time to set the rules of your home.

Need a cuddle? Find a human not your pet By Eleanor Hawkins DOG lovers have been trying to convince the rest of the world for years that a cuddle with your pooch is the best way out there to beat the blues, and there have even been reports that a hug with a dog is good for health. Human health, that is. Now it turns out, according to a new study, that while possibly good for us, hugging dogs is bad for them.

The study, by Dr Stanley Coren, a canine expert and professor of psychology from the University of British Columbia, analysed pictures of dogs being cuddled by both adults and children and reported that eight out of 10 showed visible signs of anxiety or stress. The reason, which animal experts have actually been trying to point out for years, is simple: they feel trapped and unable to run away. While humans often mistak-

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Sotheby’s Monaco is auction this weekend By Matthew Elliott THIS forthcoming Saturday May 14 the prestigious RM Sotheby’s Monaco auction will take place and features an exquisite variety of lots of excep-

tional value, both monetary and historical. It will hopefully carry on the flames of the 2014 auction which raised an astonishing €41 million in sales. The hotly anticipated 2016 edition will emphasise competition greats and is also beautifully timed to take place alongside the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique. One of the world’s most glamorous auctions, the RM Sotheby’s sale will showcase a pantheon of motoring legend beginning with what is thought to be the only Ferrari 275

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FOOTBALL • If Sunderland (excellent 3-2 winners over Chelsea last Saturday) beat Everton in last night’s game, then Newcastle and Norwich will be relegated from the Premiership with Aston Villa. • Last weekend, champions Leicester beat Everton 3-1; Spurs (second) lost 2-1 at home to Southampton; Liverpool edged Watford 2-0; Manchester United won 1-0 at Norwich and Crystal Palace defeated Stoke 2-1. The games between Villa – Newcastle (0-0), Bournemouth – WBA (1-1) and Manchester City – Arsenal (2-2) were all drawn. • On Tuesday Swansea’s 41 win at West Ham was their first there for 60 years. Last night, the Hammers

(versus Manchester United) said farewell to Upton Park, their home since 1904. • Burnley and Middlesbrough will be in the PL next season. The play-offs (coming up) will feature Sheffield Wednesday v Brighton and Derby v Hull. • Burton Albion have gained promotion to the Championship, seven years after playing in the Conference in front of barely 1,000 spectators. • Oxford and Bristol Rovers have been promoted from FL2, Accrington Stanley miss out, while Hartlepool’s 775-mile-round trip to Plymouth ended in a 5-0 hammering! • Spurs’ midfielder Moussa Dembele

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DID YOU KNOW Thirteen teams have been relegated from the Premiership and have not returned, and they are: Barnsley, Blackpool, Bradford City, Cardiff, Coventry, Fulham, Leeds, Oldham, Portsmouth, Sheffield Wednesday, Swindon, Wigan and Wimbledon. And the three oldest League clubs all come from the Midlands: Notts County (formed in 1862), Stoke City (1863) and Nottingham Forest (1865).

received a six-match ban for ‘violent conduct’ towards Chelsea’s Diego Costa at the end of the recent London derby. MOTOR SPORT • Jorge Lorenzo dominated last Sunday’s French MotoGP at Le Mans, winning 10 seconds ahead of teammate Valentino Rossi, with Suzuki’s Maverick Vinales third. One bizarre incident saw both Andrea Dovizioso and Marc Marquez slide off the track at almost exactly the same time. • Despite what can only be described as a ‘trying day’ for the Dynamics Honda team, GB driver Matt Neal left Thruxton Park tied on points with Rob Collard, with a podium finish in the final race of last Sunday’s BTCC meeting. • Coming up on May 22, we have the Portuguese Rally and the MotoGP World C h a m p i onships from Mugello, Italy. TENNIS • After

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beating home favourite Rafael Nadal in the semis, the top British player, Andy Murray, was then beaten two sets to one by Novak Djokovic in the final of the Madrid Open. Serbian Djokovic has now been world number one for 199 weeks. BOXING • Last Saturday, Bolton boxer Amir Khan, moving up two weight classes, was knocked out by Mexican Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in a WBC Middleweight fight. On the same night, GB’s Anthony Crolla stopped Venezuelan Ismael Barroso to retain his WBA lightweight crown. ROUND-UP • Who is Michelle Payne you might ask? Well, she’s a jockey, who, last November, became the first female to

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win Australia’s most famous horse race, the Melbourne Cup, when she rode 100-1 shot Prince of Penzance. Michelle has certainly packed in a fair bit into her 30 years on earth. Her mother died when she was just six months old; she’s lost two of her siblings; another has Down’s syndrome and she has overcame a career-threatening injury. Now she’s a best-selling autobiographer and her life story is being made into a movie. Well done lass. Brilliant. • The Inv i c t u s

Games, an international paralympic-style multi-sport event, featuring 500 athletes from 15 countries and created by Prince Harry, are underway in Orlando, Florida. And HRH believes that Team GB can win at least 20 medals. • Coming up, we have the Spanish F1 Grand Prix from Barcelona on Sunday, the Geneva Tennis Open starts on Monday, this weekend it’s the final fixtures in La Liga (with Barcelona at Granada and Real Madrid at Deportivo, both going for the title), there are various promotion/relegation play-off matches north and south of the border, next Wednesday (May 18) it’s Liverpool versus holders Sevilla in the Europa League final in Basle, and a week tomorrow England play Sri Lanka in this summer’s first cricket Test.

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Support future athletes ON May 22, 2016 the ninth Liberty Seguros 10km race will take place in Madrid. This vastly popular marathon has the objective of helping young athletes of the ‘Team Liberty Insurance Paralympic Athletics’ to realise their dreams of becoming professional paralympians. These individuals struggle every day to succeed and advance in the professional paralympian arena, and strive to represent Spain internationally in future Paralympic Games. Registration is no more than €10, however, those that do not wish to take part in the race can contribute to the development of the young athletes by making a donation. This can be done by bank transfer with the reference clearly marked as ‘Dorsal Zero’ to the following account with IBAN number: ES73 2038 1042 7560 0080 7227. Along with the traditional 10km run, this year Liberty Seguros is set to launch the ‘Carrera de la Superación,’ a 1,000 metre race that has been specifically designed for those that have a disability that impedes them from taking part in the main 10km race. This race has been celebrated since 2008. More information can be found at: www.carreraliberty.es. You can show your support for these athletes on social media by quoting the hashtag #SeSalen.

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Remembering Seve Ballesteros Ahead of the fifth anniversary of the death of Seve Ballesteros, Spain’s greatest-ever golfer, here are some fascinating facts about the former champion, compiled by Tony Matthews: Born Severiano Ballesteros Sota on 9 April, 1957, Pedrena, Spain; died also in Pedrena, 7 May, 2011. • From birth, Seve had a physical defect whereby his right shoulder hung down below his left. • He was just 10 when he played in his first tournament, taking 10 shots at the opening hole, eventually finishing 5th on 51 over par for nine holes. • At the age of 12, he was expelled from school for fighting and bad behaviour! • Seve started cycling when he was eight and later owned 12 bikes, using them to keep fit. • He enjoyed boxing as a youngster, and it was in the ring that he first injured his back, which caused him trouble throughout his golfing career. • He turned professional in April 1974 and played in his first ‘big’ tournament that same year - the Spanish Open at La Manga - carding rounds of 83 and 76, and missing the cut by six shots. American Jerry Heard won the event and collected £4,336. In contrast, Seve’s first profes-

sional wage was just £15. • In 1976, he finished joint second with Jack Nicklaus at the Open at Royal Birkdale… soon after bailing hay with his father and caddying for his brother Manuel. The winner that year was Johnny Miller. • Dick Draper, a British policeman, caddied for Seve in the mid 1970’s. • A Santander doctor, Cesar Campuzano, lent Seve $1,000 to help get him through his first year as a professional. Seve paid him back by giving him the ball he won the 1979 Open with. • Before the 1980 Masters, Seve walked the whole course, taking notes of every fairway and every green. • His favourite football team was Racing Santander. He was just an ordinary fan, who paid the entry fee and either stood on the terraces or sat in the stand with his mates. Nothing special. • During National Service, Seve earned £2-a-week teaching Air Force officers how to play golf! • In the 1985 Italian Open, Seve had eight birdies in a row and his third round score of 64 contained nine birdies and an eagle… a record at the time. • The tattoo on Seve’s left arm showing him punching the air, was also painted on the door of his house.

• In 1988, Seve married the daughter of the owner of Banco Santander, Carmen Botin, who was at the time, one of the richest women in Spain. • In May 2007, Seve played on the Champions Tour in Alabama. His first tee shot missed the 75-yard-wide fairway by a distance. He finished with a double bogey and a round of 78. With two more horrible rounds of 81 and 73, he finished joint last of 78 participants. He returned to Spain straight away!

SEVE: Spain’s greatest ever golfer.