Euro Weekly News - Axarquia 16 - 22 June 2016 Issue 1615 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

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16 - 22 June 2016

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Council’s concern for nature zone The arrival of the heat and the first rescue operation on Saturday (June 11), when a hiker broke his knee by Nerja’s Rio Chillar, has sparked concern over the dangers of the area’s sudden popularity. Over the last 10 years or so the beautiful area beside the river has come to the attention of so-called ‘domingueros’ who flock to the site, part of the Sierras Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama natural park. Holidaymakers and residents from all over the Axarquia and Costa del Sol are attracted to Rio Chillar, which usually carries water even during drought, however a complete lack of control of the numbers of people allowed in at once, vandalism and a general lack of care for the environment are causing serious problems. Although Nerja Council has suggested to the Junta de Andalucia regional government that visits are somehow limited, as is the case in other parts of the park, the Junta claims this is not feasible. Environmental Councillor Jorge Bravo said: “we’re very worried by these crowds, which turn up and head off up the river loaded down with all sorts of stuff as if they were going for a day on the beach. “The Rio Chillar is not a beach, it’s a very delicate envi-

ALMUÑECAR fire brigade had its work cut out at the weekend getting a one-yearold baby out of a locked car

in La Herradura. The rescue took an hour, but luckily the child was unharmed. See page 6

New eviction Flickr by Emilio J. Rodrigez-Posada.

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NERJA authorities have once again had to evict campers from La Caleta de Maro beach, just six weeks after a camp was destroyed and 20 campers thrown out. This time, seven people have been charged. See page 8

Reward offered THE new statue to honour organ donors, unveiled outside Motril hospital just a couple of weeks ago, has disappeared. As the po-

lice investigate, the association which donated the bronze sculpture has offered a reward. See page 9

Board game star NERJA’S Balcon de Europa is to feature on a new Costa del Sol version of the Monopoly board game which has been announced this week. See page 12

Hope in sight ronment which deserves respect, not rubbish, graffiti and parked cars,” the councillor complained. Although unable to restrict numbers, the Junta is drawing up a self-protection plan for the area. The council has sent its suggestions and hopes the plan will be ready soon and will at least provide guidelines for emergencies, which are becoming more and more common. “It will outline security areas, emergency accesses and protocols for emergencies,” said Bra-

vo, who reminded the public that parking on the access lanes is strictly forbidden. This year a parking area at the old quarry will also remain closed, meaning visitors will have no choice but to park in the area by Calle Mirto before reaching the river. The council also intends to install large signs warning of the risks and stressing basic regulations to be followed. Once the summer is over, the council has announced, it will no

doubt as in previous years have to organise a volunteer clean-up of the area, as there are bound to be people who fail to clear up after themselves.

SOHA and other associations have been meeting representatives of political groups in the Andalucian Parliament and hope that amendments to

the planning law due to be voted upon in parliament in July are approved. See page 15

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LOCAL NEWS

Cross repaired A GROUP of athletes from the Cueva de Nerja-UMA Club have climbed Cuesta del Cielo mountain to carry out repairs to the base of the metallic cross which was in danger of falling

down. The cross, made of steel and mirrors, has been in place 1,508 metres above sea level for 45 years and the base was badly deteriorated.

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Cakes and tropical treats for visiting politician

Migrants intercepted THE Red Cross had to take six of 53 immigrants found in a dinghy 31 miles off the coast of Velez-Malaga on Thursday (June 9) to hospital in Malaga City for treatment. Of the 53, eight were women, two of whom were pregnant, and two claimed to be under the age of 18.

Prepared for emergencies ALMACHAR Council has announced that it is better prepared for emergencies as it has installed two defibrillators in the village, one in

the area where the school and sports centre is located and another in the village centre, at the entrance to the Casa de la Cultura.

SUSANA DIAZ: Visited the Costa Tropical as part of the election campaign. By Eleanor Hawkins SOCIALIST President of the Junta de Andalucia regional government Susana Diaz visited the Costa Tropical this week as part of the PSOE campaign in the run up to the repeat of the

general elections on June 26. Before a rally in Motril, Diaz wished to stop and mix with the crowds in Almuñecar, a place she knows well and loves as she has spent many summers there with her family. Although she was received

by local PSOE secretary Sergio Garcia Alabarce, Diaz really basked in the warm welcome provided by residents of the Castillo district in the old town, who had even baked her traditional local cakes and gave her a basket of jams

made with local tropical fruit. “Today I wanted to come to Almuñecar because I know it well and am grateful for all the happy memories and wonderful receptions I have always received here,” the regional president said.

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Longer contracts for safer roads

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By Eleanor Hawkins MALAGA Provincial Council has announced that it will be putting contracts for provincial road safety activities and maintenance work out to tender to cover a fouryear period. The longer contracts, approved at the latest Provincial Council plenary session, have a combined budget of €11.2 million and will allow for better services and improved

conditions, deputy head Francisco Salado explained. The contract to provide services from now until 2019 will be tendered for a total of €5.6 million and must include 24-hour emergency cover. Other required services include keeping roadsides weeded and clear of rubbish, mending potholes, replacing and repainting vertical and horizontal road signs and safety barriers. The second contract, specifically for road

safety, will also be tendered for €5.6 million and includes reinforcing or adapting road signs and installing safety equipment with particular emphasis placed on crash barriers which are safer for bikers. Salado explained that in 2015, 56 per cent of funds available were spent on crash barriers with 41 per cent specially adapted for motorcyclists. The provincial council had promised that at least 30 per cent of new barriers installed were biker-friendly.

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Marina integration project announced By Eleanor Hawkins WORK is to be done to link Caleta de Velez marina with the town by removing most of the dividing wall currently in place. The project has been put out to tender by

the regional government with a maximum budget of €650,000 and is to include work to lin k t he port a re a to C a lle s R e a l a nd Casillas and build gardens, bike and pedestrian paths, swap walls round the marina w ith railings or pla nts a nd e xte nd the seafront promenade to the east and west.

Multiple charges for cannabis farmer A MAN has been arrested by the Almuñecar Guardia Civil after finding 331 cannabis plants at a country property. The owner of the plants fled on a motorbike when he saw the patrol coming on Monday (June 13), the police force reported, but he was later caught and arrested. The arrestee was not only charged with an offence against public health but also one against road safety as he did not have a licence to drive the motorbike. Further charges will be pressed as a search of the property revealed that the arrestee was fraudulently tapping into the electrical supply and owned a rifle even though he had been banned from owning weapons due to a previous domestic violence charge.

Play therapy for hospital SMILES were brought to the faces of hospitalised children thanks to six videogame systems donated to Motril Hospital by the Fundacion Juegaterapia (play therapy foundation). The equipment, donated by families who no longer have use for it, came accompanied by 30 different games and 14 accessories which are bound to cheer up youngsters’ stays. One will be installed in the hospital classroom while the other five will be available to use on wards, the hospital management explained.

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Quick rescue for trapped child By Eleanor Hawkins ALMUÑECAR fire brigade was called out on Saturday (June 11) to rescue a young child trapped inside a car in La Herradura. Luckily, the fast work done by the local firefighters allowed the child to be rescued in perfectly good health despite the heat, fire chief Antonio Ortuño later reported. The operation began when the brigade was

alerted that a parent had called the emergency services number (112) to say that their one-yearold was locked inside the car and the keys locked in the boot. Firefighters rushed to the scene, in Montepino residential complex, and broke a back window on the opposite side of the car from the frightened child to get in. “It wasn’t easy but we completed the rescue in under an hour,” Ortuño said.

First big day for babes

Edict issued

ABOUT 100 children from the La Herradura, La Carrera, Los Marinos and Reina Sofia municipal infant schools graduated on Friday (June 10) with emotional ceremonies as the youngsters prepare to start ‘big school’ in September. Whereas in the past there was one large graduation event for all the Almuñecar and La Herradura two and three-year-olds, this year for the first time each centre held its own. In La Herradura the ceremony was held at Pepe Gamez exhibition hall, and the youngsters were presented with diplomas to mark the end of their early educational years. Complete with graduation hats and ribbons, the children posed for photos and videos to record their first big day.

WITH 10 days to go, Almuñecar Mayor Trinidad Herrera issued an edict detailing “adequate use of the beaches” for San Juan festivities on the night of June 23. It states there’s to be no commercial activity, generators or music stations. Furniture is banned from the sand and tents can’t be in place before 10am on June 23 or remain after 10pm on June 24.

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TLC for local schools CONSTRUCTION has been announced of an extension to Benajarafe’s San Faustino infant and primary school, which will provide the 279 pupils with extra space and better facilities. Altogether 313.45 square metres are due to be built, including new classrooms, a staircase and lift, storerooms, a library and a covered porch area. Work is expected to take five months and cost €241,999. The work is part of the Junta de Andalucia regional govern-

ment’s Education department improvements plan for the 2016-2017 school year, which has a total budget of €107 million for work at 128 schools. Velez-Malaga Council have announced completion of small improvements to various schools, funded by the PFEA rural employment scheme. These included a new dining room at Andalucia school, sports pitches at El Romeral school and renovation of the hall at Juan Paniagua school.

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More evictions of illegal campers By By Eleanor Hawkins LOCAL POLICE officers, Civil Protection volunteers and municipal cleaners moved in to evict people who were camping illegally on the beach in La Caleta de Maro, in the municipality of Nerja,

on Monday (June 13). Of the 12 evicted, seven were charged with illegal camping and having animals on the beach, the police force reported. This is the second time in a month and a half that the authorities have had to evict

people from this beach. Last time, at the beginning of May, 20 people were ordered to move on and municipal cleaning services collected half a tonne of rubbish from the sand, which had to be collected by boat as the bay is difficult to access by land.

Silence for Orlando crime ALMUÑECAR Mayor Trinidad Herrera led a minute’s silence on Tuesday (June 14) to protest against the horrific killing of 50 people in Orlando, Florida. Local council members joined residents outside the town hall to express their horror over the attack, the worst mass gun attack in US history, at the weekend, joining with others all over Spain and the rest of the world in showing their support for victims’ families.

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Recognition for centre THE Maria Zambrano Permanent Education Centre in Velez-Malaga got a mention at the Malaga Provincial Education Awards for its services to adult education over the last 40 years.

Street work TORROX’S Calle Andazalia, the longest in the historical centre, has been completely renovated at a cost of €537,652. The local mayor visited to inspect results and praised the local company that completed the work.

Worrisome

SOMBRE TIME: Silence in support of Orlando victims.

CONCERNED Axarquia farmers, who require technical inspections on their phytosanitary product application equipment, have nowhere in the province that does these inspections.

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Reward offered for missing statue By Eleanor Hawkins HOSPITAL workers and members of the Costa Tropical Renal Patients’ Association (ACERCOA) were horrified on Monday (June 13) to d i sc o v e r t h a t a bronze statue unveiled less than two weeks beforehand outside Motril’s Santa Ana hospital had disappeared. The 1 7 k i l o , 5 0 c m ta ll

sculpture of a pair of hands, symbolised the generosity of organ donors and the association is devastated that it has been stolen. ACERCOA president F e d eric o Maya s a id: “Please, whoever has taken it, find a way to contact us. We will give you far more th an it is w o rth a s it ha s huge sentimental value to us as it stands for the goodness

a nd ge ne ros ity of huma n beings who are able to save lives.” Maya also urged all local scrap yards, pawn shops, e tc . to ke e p the ir e ye s peeled and contact the National Police, which is investigating the case, at the slightest sign of the missing item, which was created by G ra na da s c ulptor Eligio Otero.

Water bill changes in sight SAVINGS of an estimated €250,000 per year, resulting from drawing water from the Molino de Las Monjas wells rather than tapping into La Viñuela reservoir, mean Velez-Malaga Council hopes to reduce residents’ water bills soon. Rates will be reduced across the board, with the greatest reductions applied to those who use the least aiming to encourage less water waste.

There are also likely to be changes to maintenance fees included in water bills. At the moment rates are calculated on the amount of water consumed, meaning owners of second homes in the area hardly contribute to maintenance costs, therefore most are covered by year round residents. As of October the council hope to change this, with a standard charge for all.

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RELAXING: Monopoly is the cause of countless family arguments.

Sewage plant setback CIUDADANOS party’s delegate for Malaga, Irene Rivera, has pledged to “keep an eye on” the government and demand to know what is going on with Nerja’s delayed sewage plant. “The work has been delayed continuously. We were promised the plant would be ready by June but it obviously won’t and it’s looking more like the end of the year,” Rivera stated.

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Her party is also concerned about the quality of the plant as there are notable differences in the budget of the revised contract issued in 2012 compared to the original from 2011. “We’ll be watching closely as this is an important matter which will not only affect Nerja but also the rest of the Axarquia area and local agriculture,” the politician said.

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Aspiring fat cats rejoice By Matt Ford MONOPOLY, the world’s favourite capitalist board game, which was allegedly invented by a left-wing campaigner as a protest against American property moguls’ unbridled thirst for profit, is to produce a Malaga-Costa del Sol edition, allowing players to buy up famous local landmarks including Nerja’s Balcon de Europa, Malaga’s Calle Larios or the city’s fairground. Classic squares such as ‘go to jail’, ‘free parking’, and ‘community chest’ will remain, alongside 22 of the region’s leading sights, with English company Winning Moves (WM), who produce

the world-famous board game under licence from Hasbro, believing that the new edition represents a logical step.

The Costa del Sol is the perfect candidate given its incredible natural beauty and relevance at cultural and tourist levels making it impossible to resist.” “Following our fantastic experiences with other Spanish local editions, such as Ibiza and Granada, we

wanted to create a new star in the Monopoly universe,” said WM executive Robert Osborne. “After several months’ deliberation, we concluded that the Costa del Sol is the perfect candidate given its incredible natural beauty and relevance at cultural and tourist levels, making it impossible to resist this magnificent Spanish tourist region.” The 80-year-old board game has been played in 111 countries and translated into 43 languages, and has produced countless special editions in recent years, with the Costa del Sol version set to hit toy shops, department stores, hypermarkets and online emporiums after the summer.

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New subjects, same old huts DELAYS to a fourth secondary school due to be built in Rincon de la Victoria mean 50 students who are graduating from Josefina Aldecoa primary school and are due to start their sec-

ondary studies in September will have to stay where they are, in prefabricated huts on the primary school playground. The area has over recent years registered a significant

increase in population, however this has not been accompanied by an increase in schools meaning now there is literally no space in the three secondary centres to house the next batch of children. Although the administrative process to build a fourth school is underway, with the official code number issued and 40 bids to draw up the project already received, the Junta de Andalucia regional government has announced that, with the local council and the parents’ approval, the only option for now is for the students to start their secondary studies within the primary school facilities. Once the project is drawn up for the school, which has a budget of almost €5 million and is expected to take nine months to build, the construction contract will be put out to tender and hopefully, local Education councillor Yolanda Florido has stated, it will be ready for the 2017-2018 academic year.

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Resounding wins for young players

WINNING INFANTS: La Herradura players with their trophy. By Eleanor Hawkins YOUNG local football players gathered at the Rio Verde football grounds in Almuñecar at the weekend for the Jose Angel Franco Novo junior and infant football tournament. The event, organised by Bruno Alaminos with collaboration from the council’s Sports department, saw Almuñecar 77 and Juventud Sex-

itana teams compete for the junior title and Almuñecar 77, Juventud Sexitana and La Herradura teams compete for the infant title. Juniors Juventud Sexitana won with six goals to one, while infants La Herradura won six to two. Trophies were awarded to the young players by local Tourism councillor Rafael Caballero and tournament organiser Bruno Alaminos.

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Homeowners associations meet Andalucian parliamentarians REPRESENTATIVES of the associations SOHA (Save Our Homes in Axarquia), AUAN (Association of those affected Almeria) and the Confederation CALU (Confederation of those affected of Córdoba) met with representatives of the political groups in the Andalucian Parliament in Seville on June 8, in order to clarify their positions with respect to the amendments to the LOUA (urban planning law of Andalucia) concerning the parcellations on non-urbanisable land. Philip Smalley, President of SOHA, was optimistic after meeting with representatives of the political parties; Ciudadanos, PSOE, Podemos, Izquierda Unida and Partido Popular, who understood the situation, and seemed willing to work on the amendments and discuss them in Committee on

Tuesday, June 14. “It’s a job we have been doing for more than eight years, and on this amendment in particular, we have been working two years, and finally we see that it will be voted on, in Parliament in July,” he added. He went on to explain that the problem is that while buildings on non-urbanisable land can eventually be regularised, buildings on the same type of land which has been parcelled for building purposes can never “prescribe” (i.e. they can at any time be denounced and subjected to demolition procedures.) “Therefore we call on Parliament for the adoption of this amendment,” he concluded. The associations SOHA, AUAN and CALU, representing thousands of homes in an irregular situation with

respect to the regulations in Andalucia, submitted their amendments on March 9, 2016. Later, at the end of May, the associations formed a working method to collaborate with the Junta de Andalucía to facilitate the processing of these amendments. SOHA is a non-profit association, made up of mainly foreign residents, whose mission is; to promote the protection of the rights of residents in the Axarquia region, according to article 8 of the European Convention on human rights, to help other residents to protect their homes through legal action or other actions, and conduct active campaigns to promote amnesty to homeowners of the Axarquia. SOHA was established in 2008 with the sole purpose of saving their homes through peaceful means.

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Advert time ALMUÑECAR’S Municipal Tourism Board has reached an agreement with Logitravel agency to promote the destination on 33 TV channels. The adverts are expected to be viewed by over 300,000 people.

Busy fair AN estimated 30,000 people visited Rincon de la Victoria’s Tapas Fair last week, the council announced. About 50,000 purchases were made over the four days the fair lasted, and next year is already being planned.

Car crash A 27-YEAR-OLD woman was injured when her car crashed into the central barrier on the A7 near Velez-Malaga on Thursday (June 9). The incident caused two-kilometre tailbacks in the Almeria-bound lane, emergency services reported.

Health centre suffers delays AROUND 8,000 people from Torre de Benagalbon, in Rincon de la Victoria, are going to have to wait a little longer for their local health centre to open. The building was finished in 2011 and has remained closed ever since, and although following numerous protests the Health Department promised to have it up and running by this summer, lastminute delays have now been announced. Local Mayor Encarnacion Anaya said last week that although water supply and phone lines have now been arranged the electrical supply still needs to be provided. Also the process to hand the building over to the Junta de Andalucia regional government is pending, although this will hopefully be approved at a plenary session at the end of this month.

Officer to compete A TORROX Local Police officer, Francisco Javier Muñoz Zapata, will be representing the village at the 2016 European Police and Firefighters’ Games in Huelva. Muñoz has been a member of the Local Police force in Torrox for more

than 10 years, and said he was looking forward to doing his best at the games and making Torrox and the province proud of him. More than 5,000 participa nts from a ll ove r the w orld a re e xpe c te d in H ue lva C ity for the games.

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Bathers safer for longer By Eleanor Hawkins THOSE bathing off the beaches of Velez-Malaga will be safer for longer this summer thanks to a new improved lifeguard service, which will include more staff, more equipment and more days than in the past. Beaches Councillor Jesus Perez explained that this year the service will remain in place until September 30, and said that there will be 27 lifeguards working at all times, a number which will increase to 41 at weekends in July and August.

There will be surveillance on all the municipality’s beaches and the number of first-aid posts has increased to six, while there will be 10 surveillance towers in use at all times, with another 12 added at weekends in July and August in Chilches, Benajarafe, Valleniza, Almayate, Caleta and Lagos, the councillor explained. The team will have use of two rescue boats, a jet ski, a four-wheel-drive vehicle, an ambulance, a quick-response vehicle and a surveillance drone.

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SAFER BEACHES: More lifeguards, equipment and working days are planned this summer.

Vueling airliner forced into emergency landing Photo Credit Sorbis/Shutterstock

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FLIGHT PROBLEMS: There were no injuries reported. A V U E L I N G a i r l i n e r c a r r y i n g 11 0 p a s s e n g e r s f r o m Barcelona to Gambian capital Banjul was forced to make an emergency landing at Malaga airport on Saturday June 11, after a technical failure was detected. An airport source revealed that the problem was related to a fluid that greases certain mechanical parts, such as the landing gear and elements of the wings, with the plane landing around 10.30pm. The landing was apparently complicated in some respects, but passed without major incident, with those on board evacuated before embarking on a second aircraft and being flown back to Barcelona at around 2am on Sunday morning.

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Too sizzling for school PLANS to introduce halfterm style holidays to the Spanish school schedule, which have already been adopted in Cantabria, are unlikely to hold much sway in Andalucia because of the weather, according to the Secretary General of the Malaga Teachers’ Union, Felix Martin. “The climatic conditions in Cantabria are not the same as in Andalucia,” he says, adding: “I think this model cannot be translated here.” He also mentioned that it would be impossible to extend the school year beyond the end of June, or begin in early September, due to the overpowering heat and the fact that most classrooms do not have air conditioning. “From an educational point of view I am not convinced that the extra interruptions are beneficial, since it always takes a few days to recover a good rhythm and return to established rou-

tines after holidays.” Provincial President of the ANPE union, Maria del Amo, disagrees, considering a rest period after every 33 From an educational point of view I am not convinced that the extra interruptions are beneficial.” teaching days beneficial for teachers and students, but perhaps not for parents because “lately they treat school as a place to ‘park’ their children rather than a

place for teaching and learning.” The ANPE thinks that students become very tired during the current long terms, and that periodic disconnection will help make them more attentive in class and keep teachers fresh. Meanwhile, the UGT Federation of Teaching agrees that the summer heat is the main limiting factor, because schools are simply unprepared to cope with it, whereas families can see both points but appear to have little say in the matter at present.

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COSTA DEL SOL

Date with the stars

By Linda Hall

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EL CALVARI: Departure point for stargazers.

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MUCHAMIEL’S Tourism department has commenced its Stargazing excursions. The first outing began at 7.30pm at the El Calvari chapel’s picnic area with a talk on locating the constellations that are visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere as well as the Summer Triangle. From here the party climbed from the chapel up to the geodesic marker, learning more about the marker itself as well as the different types of twilight - civil, nautical and astronomical - and how to find the cardinal points. The final part of the Stargazers’ Route ended with authentic stargazing with telescopes before coming down to earth and returning home at 12.30am.

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Winning snail

First fire

Age support

Cocktail success

A TAPAS dish of snails with herbs from restaurant Delta Three has won first prize in the second Tapas Route of Alicante, which saw nearly 20,000 take part.

FOREST FIRE fears were proved correct when the first big one of the summer broke out in the area of Puigpunyent on June 8. The fire which started around 4.30pm in an estate known as Moli Nou off the Sa Boal road has affected at least five hectares of pine forest.

MEMBERS of Age Support Almanzora welfare team hosted a stall at the Arboleas market, outside the Age Support shop, to offer advice on the services they offer and also to recruit new volunteers.

A COCKTAIL made from Muscatel wine from Benitachell has won the 51st Valencian cocktail awards. Not normally associated with cocktails the sweet local wine was mixed with aromatic herbs and the drink was supposed to evoke the taste of a local Easter snack.

Prison fire A PRISONER classed as ‘very dangerous’ started a fire in the infirmary at Alicante II prison in Villena. Responsible for incidents both in Villena and other prisons, he set fire to his mattress and at the same time attempted to self-harm, prison sources said.

Returning turtle TWO young sea turtles were released this month in the waters of Sa Dragonera Natural Park. The turtles named Ella and Ossa were rescued a few months ago.

Trash talk

Cat control

THE Hydrographic Confederation of Segura (CHS) has initiated disciplinary procedures against multiple communities of irrigators of the Vega Baja for allowing rubbish to accumulate in the ditches, which are the channels through which water is redirected to the river after watering the land.

TWENTY-EIGHT stable colonies of feral cats live within the urban area of Inca according to studies by the town’s local environmental organisation Tall d’Orella. To control health and the demography of these colonies and others that may arise, the city council and Tall d’Orella have reached an agreement for mutual cooperation.

Student trouble A MEDICAL student has been arrested for allegedly stealing drugs in Murcia. National Police arrested the 23year-old of Spanish nationality, on suspicion of a crime against public health by the removal of drugs from hospitals.

Clean water THE Balearic government has announced Abaqua’s action plan for 2016 and the welcome news that the nine production lines of Palma’s desalination plant will be finished at the end of June.

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Shifting sands GARRUCHA Council is preparing for summer by carrying out work to redistribute sand on its beaches and get them ready for bathers. It took three days to move excess sand pushed onto Playa del Posito by the recent storms.

Wrong turn AN elderly driver unwittingly caused havoc on the A7 motorway on Thursday morning (June 9) when he ended up on the wrong side and continued for more than 30 kilometres before being stopped.

Robbery suspect A MAN from Huercal-Overa has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a violent robbery from a petrol station on the Zurgena road. The 37-year-old suspect was arrested when he went to a medical centre for injuries to be treated.

Ravine rescue A THIRTY-TWO-YEAR-OLD man had to be rescued by emergency services on Sunday afternoon (June 12) after falling down a ravine in the Nijar countryside.

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Turron town PLANS to demolish the former Antiu Xixona turron factory in Jijona on safety grounds will go ahead. It ceased manufacturing turron in 1960 when the company moved to the outskirts of town but continued producing confectionary and ice cream until the 90s.

Guardia works WORK has now begun on the Guardia Civil Barracks in Javea which serves El Poble Nou de Benitachell. The budget is €41,000 and targeted improvements include renovating the old windows and where applicable replacing them with PVC.

Late opening DENIA’S indoor market opening times are permanently extending from Friday June 17. It will now be open in the evenings in the summer from 6pm to 9pm and in the winter, starting September 15 from 5pm to 8pm.

Rock ‘n’ roll A MALAGA resident has been handed a six-month prison sentence for placing an extremely large stone in the centre of a motorway access road at night, which caused damages worth €1,500 to a car. The accused had apparently been drinking heavily prior to relocating the rock.

Looky crooky REPEATED complaints from residents and local businesses have led National Police officers to arrest eight individuals in Torremolinos for selling counterfeit handbags, sunglasses, purses and trainers.

Expat tapas MORE than 30 per cent of Fuengirola’s population consists of expats from a multitude of countries, leading the town council to devise the town’s first ever International Tapas Festival, which has been running since Friday June 10, and continues until Sunday June 19 at the municipal marina.

Coining it A WEEKLY ‘factory outlet’ market has been launched in Coin, offering a wide range of brand new items at bargain prices every Friday from 10am to 4pm in La Trocha shopping centre car park.

Passed out MIJAS Local Police sprang into action to rescue a 68year-old citizen who passed out due to a combination of toxic fumes and the high temperatures while painting the inside of his swimming pool.

Towie filming JAKE HALL headed for the beach on Saturday June 11, after being released from a Marbella hospital, following his stabbing at a local nightspot last week. Meanwhile, the remainder of the TOWIE cast has arrived in Marbella to film a new special edition.

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BHS blame shifts to current owner

WPP’s unhappy shareholders

Green will also be required to give an explanation as to his financial activities prior to the sale of the company. Whatever the eventual outcome of the enquiry, there appears little doubt that a great deal of money was removed from the company or was withheld from the pension fund before its eventual closure although at this stage, there is no proof this was done improperly.

FOLLOWING on from recent shareholders revolts over pay packages, more than 33 per cent of shareholders (including major investment groups), of the world’s largest advertising agency WPP, voted against granting a £70 million (€87.5 million) salary proposed for CEO Sir Martin Sorrell. However the vote didn’t stop the payment and it was argued the high sum reflected the profits made and the remuneration structure that exists.

By John Smith AFTER the furore that accompanied allegations against Sir Philip Green and the impending closure of BHS, the most recent owner, Dominic Chappell has been branded a ‘liar’ who had his ‘fingers in the till’ by former BHS managers at a Commons enquiry into the financial woes of the company. Darren Topp, previous CEO of the

is the amount paid by Dominic Chappell to take over BHS, its debts and assets.

We are very confident that we can stand on our own two feet” JCB Chairman Lord Bamford in letter to employees supporting Brexit.

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NO GO: Sweden take Mars to court.

Challenge to M&M branding ALTHOUGH it wouldn’t appear to be something for large corporations to fall out over, a court in Sweden has ruled that American confectionery giant Mars may no longer market its M&M brand in that country in lower case as it is too similar to the ‘m’ used by Swedish brand Marabou.

company alleged Mr Chappell threatened to kill him during a row over company money although this has been denied by Mr Chappell and another former advisor, financial consultant Michael Hitchcock referred to him as “a premier league liar and a Sunday pub league retailer.” Whilst everyone currently involved with the demise of BHS is swiftly attributing blame to each other, Sir Philip

Mars naturally believes that there is no potential confusion and has until July to appeal against the decision. Interestingly, the Marabou brand is owned by another American food and drinks company Mondelez, which also owns Cadbury and many other confectionery brands.

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GDP debate DESPITE the fact the interim government in Spain has indicated that it expects to reduce the public deficit to 3 per cent of gross domestic profit (GDP), this figure is questioned by the Bank of Spain, which believes that 2017 will see it drop to 4 per cent only, although the situation for 2019 could be much better. Others opine that a reduction is unlikely to occur if at the same time, a newly elected PP keeps its promise to reduce income tax.

Argos refund PRIOR to the sale of Argos to Sainsbury’s, it has been discovered that a number of customers with Argos store cards have been overcharged for late payment fees and it appears the company will need to refund around £30 million (€37.5 million) with the average refund expected to be £100 (€125). The problem has been known for some time, but sufficient funds had to be allocated to cover the estimated cost.

ECB purchase to boost economy THE European Central Bank is purchasing corporate bonds issued by individual European companies in an effort to encourage businesses to borrow and spend, hoping to boost the Eurozone economy. Although, the Bank won’t confirm which bonds it has purchased until the middle of July, it’s believed the first purchase, valued around €5 mil-

lion, was in Telefonica as it’s particularly anxious to stimulate the economies of Southern European members of the Eurozone. Britain is a shareholder but has only made a minimal payment in respect of its shares, cannot obtain dividend on any profits but equally is in theory not responsible for any losses that may arise.

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$ 53 $ 9.40 $ 2.70 $ 8.20 $ 5.93 $ 3.95 $ 74.97 $ 19.43 $ 24.15 $ 4.644 $ 24.79

11.53 ▲ 27.80% 1.50 ▲ 18.99% 0.40 ▲ 17.39% 0.88 ▲ 12.02% 0.61 ▲ 11.47% 0.39 ▲ 10.96% 7.07 ▲ 10.41% 1.62 ▲ 9.10% 2 ▲ 9.03% 0.324 ▲ 7.50% 1.64 ▲ 7.08%

$ 2.27 $ 4.16 $ 6.28 $ 5.46 $ 13.99 $ 29.40 $ 9.97 $ 4.55 $ 12.85 $ 50.345 $ 6.05

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Most Declined Bellerophon Therapeutics, Inc. Mirna Therapeutics, Inc. Aeglea BioTherapeutics, Inc. Egalet Corporation Insys Therapeutics, Inc. Mattress Firm Holding Corp. Dynamic Materials Corporation Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. Cherokee Inc. Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.

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EU investigates Modelo 720 Credit Rubén Ojeda Wikimedia

By John Smith IN 2012 the Spanish government announced that all persons resident in Spain would need to start declaring any overseas assets worth over €50,000 and Modelo 720 (Form 720) was created for this purpose. The obligation exists therefore to

It appears that the EU had concluded that it may well be the case that these fines are unfair, but it is likely that Spain will fight such a ruling and this matter will take some considerable time to be settled. INVESTIGATION: Office of the Agencia Tributaria. submit this form separately from, and extra to, the annual income tax and wealth tax returns with significant penalties for failing to report these assets. According to well-known tax and

wealth management advisers Blevins Franks, the European Commission, following submissions from various parties, decided to investigate whether the fines and penalties imposed for non-compli-

ance were fair and equitable, especially as investigations are not covered by any statute of limitation. It appears that the EU had concluded that it may well be the case that these fines are unfair, but it is

likely that Spain will fight such a ruling and this matter will take some considerable time to be settled. In linked news, it is reported that four members of the Spanish Royal

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Flybe airline flying high

INCREASED PROFITS: Flybe is the largest independent regional airline in Europe.

UK local and regional airline Flybe has announced that following a poor 2014, when it made a loss of £35.6 million (€45 million), it has recovered in 2015 with pre-tax annual profits of £2.7 million (€3.4 million). Based in Exeter and with more than 60 destinations, it is the largest independent regional airline in Europe, serving mainly UK destinations, although i t a l so f l i e s t o A ms te rd am, Dublin and Paris, and by expanding its routes the airlines has managed to increase the number of passengers carried by more than 5 per cent.

As is to be expected and in common with many other airlines, Flybe has benefitted from the reduced oil prices, with considerable savings over anticipated costs, and income had increased to £624 million (€792 million) despite the fact that sales had been affected by the terrorist activity in Paris and competition over fares from other airlines. Chief Executive Saad Hammad, who is changing the business philosophy of the airline to increase the number of owned rather than leased aircraft is quoted as saying “As a result of all the action we have taken, Flybe is now a

much more resilient business and well positioned for profitable growth.” The underlying problem for all airlines nowadays is the cost of fuel, but the good news for them is that whilst OPEC and other oil producers are maintaining or increasing production, it appears unlikely that prices will shoot up in the foreseeable future, especially as Iran is desperate to sell its oil now that sanctions have been mainly removed. Fracking in the USA is also increasing the a mount of oil in the globa l market.

Family were able to take advantage of a 2012 tax amnesty to declare and regularise a €4 million deposit in a Swiss bank account, paying a relatively small ‘fine’ of less than 2 per cent of the value of the holding.

UK house prices in temporary fall ACCORDING to a report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), there is likely to be a short-term drop in house prices in the UK, based on a survey which shows more members anticipating a drop rather than a rise. If correct, this would be the first drop in six years, and the areas that have perhaps overheated the most are forecast as being London and East Anglia. The slowdown is blamed on a change in stamp duty rates which will affect the buy-to-let market and continued uncertainty over the likely Brexit result, but the good news for sellers is that this drop is not likely to last for more than three months as the referendum will become old news and buyers will have adjusted to the new rates of stamp duty. Unfortunately for first time buyers, it doesn’t appear that ‘bargain prices’ will be around for long, and if there is a sudden surge in demand for cheaper properties then that in turn will feed an increase in prices.

Maria still with Nike DESPITE being banned for two years by the International Tennis Federation, Russian star Maria Sharapova received some good news when she learned that one of her major sponsors, Nike, were not intending to drop her from its lists. Nike had initially suspended her but has now announced that they consider the decision flawed and she will be appealing.

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Caixa Bank to grow IndianSpanish trade

WORKING TOGETHER: State Bank of India has signed a deal with Caixa. government and learning about this special market. By John Smith Other banks will view the success or otherwise of WITH an eye firmly set on increasing the share of this joint venture with interest and perhaps a little the growing Indian market that Spanish companies jealousy, as La Caixa seems to be expanding its can obtain, Caixa Bank has signed a memorandum business both internationally and at home. of understanding with the State Bank of India in orIt has now completed the take-over of Barclays der to provide loans to companies that wish to work bank’s Spanish pension assets together. as part of Barclays’ ongoing This is not a one-way La Caixa seems action to divest itself of what it agreement, as loans and to be expanding considers to be non-core busiassistance can be made to its business both ness, and having sold its Spanboth Indian and Spanish internationally ish retail arm to Caixa in 2015, companies as well as and at home. it was a natural extension to joint ventures, and both sell other products to the Spanparties see a natural synish bank. ergy as investment and Moving across the world, Iberia Airlines was one trade between the two countries begin to grow. of the first to decide to stop flying in and out of forIndian media has reported that the agreement was eign currency starved Nigeria, and this move is besigned by Caixa Bank’s Executive Vice-President of ing followed by a number of other international airInternational Banking Victoria Matia and SBI’s lines. Chief General Manager Sujit Kumar Varma, and the The problem has arisen with regards to the fact two banks expect to work closely together in order that there is insufficient foreign currency to allow for to provide such vital services as export credit and repatriation of income, derived from the sale of airnetworking, as well as straight forward loans and inline tickets sold within Nigeria, as the naira is simply vestments. too week a currency to hold with a black market rate The Spanish bank was relatively quick to recogmore than double the official exchange rate. nise the potential of the Indian market and estabIronically, it is the falling price of oil which has lished its first office in New Delhi in 2011, and this benefitted so many airlines that has left ‘oil-rich’ new agreement with the State Bank shows that it has Nigeria with insufficient foreign reserves. spent the last five years developing contacts within

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Why on earth is Gordon Brown telling us what to do? LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

I’M sitting here, scribbling this missive and actually feeling physically sick. The reason? I’m watching Gordon Brown, on prime-time Sky news telling us why we should vote to remain in the EU! The arrogance of some of these politicians simply defies the imagination. This egotistical self-disillusioned individual has less right to advise us than even that pathetic idiot Eddie Izzard. Brown, in his role as Labour’s Chancellor of the Exchequer and short disastrous unelected stint as prime minister, plagued the whole of the UK with more problems than any

BROWN: Has less right to advise us than Eddie Izzard.

leader in recent history. He sold off all our gold reserves - when the bottom had actually fallen out of the market - costing the country billions. He supported Blair in the Iraq war and after a disastrous tenure, when even his own party wanted him to resign, finally ran for cover after the emergence of Ed Miliband: another, even more incompetent Labour frontrunner. And now here he is giving us advice! ‘We don’t need to leave the EU’ he spouts (without that annoying jaw movement, he has undoubtedly worked extremely hard to correct!). ‘We need to lead it.’ What sort of a naïve pipe dream is that? We will never ‘lead’ the EU. Germany and the overpaid, unelected bureaucrats of Brussels do that. Give us a break Brown. We know most politicians consider

us minions lowly uneducated peasants (bigots yet!), but you really are pushing your disdain and underestimation of the public to the limit. Why don’t you join forces with Nicola Sturgeon? Had a great missive this week. It asked: If you were actually being asked to join the EU on June 23 how would you vote? Er…just a minute. Choosing to join will cost you billions, bring uncontrolled borders, resulting in millions of immigrants entering your country. The destruction of your infrastructure. A currency and organisation that is falling apart by the day and all decisions on law, order and your economy, taken by untouchable, incompetent and overpaid bureaucrats! Well!? Keep the faith. Love Leapy, leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1981 David ‘Kid’ Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 24 December 1981. 9:00pm The Treasure Hunters Ellie Harrison and Dallas Campbell journey around the globe on the ultimate treasure hunt. 10:00pm Marx: Genius of the Modern World 11:00pm Pompeii: The Mystery of the People Frozen in Time 12:00am Natural World 1:00am Storyville 2:10am Top of the Pops: 1981

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:50pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 5:00pm Euro 2016 8:10pm ITV News London 8:15pm ITV Evening News 8:30pm Euro 2016 11:15pm ITV News 11:50pm ITV News London 12:05am Britain’s Busiest Airport - Heathrow 1:05am Murder, She Wrote Crime writer Jessica Fletcher tackles another murder mystery. 1:55am Jackpot247

7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am The Cube 10:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:30am Psych 11:20am Scorpion 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:10pm The Cube 2:15pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm Love Island 8:30pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Safeword 11:50pm Family Guy 12:45am American Dad!

7:00am In Loving Memory 7:25am Heartbeat 8:30am Where the Heart is 9:30am The Royal 10:30am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:30am Judge Judy 11:55am Murder, She Wrote 12:55pm The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:10pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm In Loving Memory Christmas special of the sitcom about a firm of undertakers. 5:50pm On the Buses 6:20pm Man About the House 6:55pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Endeavour 11:00pm Wycliffe Drama series about a Cornish police detective. 12:05am The Knock

7:00am 7:25am 7:45am 8:10am 9:00am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:05pm 1:35pm 2:05pm 2:40pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm

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Salvage S.O.S Salvage S.O.S Will and Grace Will and Grace Royal Ascot Frasier Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Royal Ascot The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Kirstie and Phil’s Love it or List it Inside Birmingham Children’s Hospital Bodyshockers 24 Hours in A and E An Immigrant’s Guide to Britain Royal Ascot Highlights

7:00am Gunsmoke 7:50am Minder 8:50am Ironside 9:50am Quincy, M.E. 10:55am Ax Men 11:50am The Chase 12:50pm Pawn Stars 1:15pm Pawn Stars 1:40pm Cycling 2:40pm The Saint 3:45pm Minder 4:55pm Quincy, M.E. 5:55pm Ironside 7:00pm The Saint 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm River Monsters 10:00pm Cycling 11:00pm U.S. Marshals 12:05am FYI Daily 12:10am U.S. Marshals 1:40am The Jerk 2:40am FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 2:45am The Jerk 3:30am Duck Dynasty 3:55am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:00am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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9:15am Peppa Pig 9:35am Paw Patrol 9:50am Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:00am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm To B&B the Best 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Big Brother 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS: New Orleans 4:15pm Like Mother, Like Daughter 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys 9:00pm On Benefits: Life on the Dole 10:00pm Big Brother 11:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 12:00am Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Crimewatch 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Family Finders 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:38pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm For What It’s Worth 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:15pm The Instant Gardener 5:00pm Flog It! 5:45pm Match of the Day Live 8:00pm BBC News 8:30pm BBC London News 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm The Andrew Neil 10:00pm Would I Lie to You? 10:30pm Love, Nina 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show 12:20am Match of the Day 1:05am Shoot to Kill

7:00am Flog it! Trade Secrets 8:00am Homes Under the Hammer 9:00am Burma’s Secret Jungle War with Joe Simpson 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Tennis 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Springwatch 8:00pm Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm The Extraordinary Collector 9:30pm Gardeners’ World 10:00pm The Millionaires’ Holiday Club 11:00pm Mum 11:30pm Newsnight 12:05am No Such Thing as the News 12:35am Artsnight 1:05am Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2:05am Euro 2016 Match Replay 3:45am Question Time 4:45am Rick Stein’s Long Weekends 5:45am This is BBC Two

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1981 Mike Read presents the hits of 1981, in a show first broadcast on 31 December 1981. 9:00pm The Good Old Days 9:45pm Sounds of the Seventies 9:55pm Pop Go the Sixties 10:00pm UK’s Best PartTime Band 11:00pm Top of the Pops: The Story of 1982 12:00am Top of the Pops: 1982 - Big Hits The Top of the Pops vaults are opened once more, this time to celebrate the mega-hits of 1982.

8:00am WWE SmackDown! 9:00am The Premier League Years 11:00am Time of Our Lives 12:00pm Darts Gold 1:00pm The Premier League Years 3:00pm Footballs Greatest Teams 4:00pm Time of Our Lives 5:00pm Sporting Heroes 6:00pm Premier League 100 Club 6:30pm Premier League 100 Club 7:00pm Premier League Legends 7:30pm Barclays Premier League World 8:00pm World Rugby 8:30pm Live Super League 11:30pm Super League 20th Anniversary 12:30am Super League Gold 12:45am Super League Highlights 1:00am Premier League 100 Club

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm Euro 2016 5:15pm All Star Family Fortunes 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:25pm Referendum Campaign Broadcast - Vote Leave 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Euro 2016 11:15pm ITV News 11:45pm ITV News London The latest news and weather from London and the South East. 12:05am Red Heat 2:05am Jackpot247 4:00am Murder, She Wrote Murder mystery series 4:50am ITV Nightscreen

7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am The Cube 10:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:30am Psych 11:20am Scorpion 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:10pm The Cube 2:15pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm Love Island 8:30pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Safeword 12:35am Family Guy

7:00am In Loving Memory 7:25am Heartbeat 8:30am Where the Heart is 9:30am The Royal 10:30am Judge Judy 11:55am Murder, She Wrote 12:55pm Wycliffe 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:10pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm In Loving Memory 5:50pm On the Buses 6:20pm Man About the House 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm Wycliffe 12:05am The Knock 1:20am Closing the Ring 2:20am FYI Daily 2:25am Closing the Ring 3:20am Long Lost Family 4:15am Rory Bremner’s Great British Views 5:05am Rory Bremner’s Great British Views

7:00am 7:25am 7:45am 8:10am 8:35am 9:00am 9:55am 10:25am 10:55am 12:35pm 1:00pm 1:05pm 1:35pm 2:10pm 2:40pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:25pm

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Salvage S.O.S Salvage S.O.S Will and Grace Will and Grace Will and Grace Royal Ascot Frasier Frasier Formula 1 Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Royal Ascot The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Referendum Campaign Broadcast A referendum campaign broadcast by the Vote Leave campaign. Food Unwrapped Gogglesprogs Eurotrash The Last Leg Rude Tube Machete Kills

7:00am World Cup Rivalries: England v Argentina 7:20am Highway Patrol 7:40am Minder 8:45am Ironside 9:50am Quincy, M.E. 10:50am Ax Men 11:45am The Chase 12:45pm Pawn Stars 1:10pm Pawn Stars 1:35pm Cycling 2:40pm The Saint 3:40pm Minder 4:50pm Quincy, M.E. 5:55pm Ironside 7:00pm Pawn Stars 7:30pm World Series of Darts 11:30pm Cycling 12:30am The Wicker Man 1:30am FYI Daily 1:35am The Wicker Man 2:20am Hell on Wheels 3:15am Highway Patrol 3:35am ITV4 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 4:00am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

10:00am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm To B&B the Best 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Big Brother 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS: New Orleans 4:15pm Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth be Told 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 7:55pm Referendum Campaign Broadcast 8:00pm Alex Polizzi’s Italian Islands 9:00pm Loch Lomond: A Year in the Wild 10:00pm Big Brother: Live Eviction 11:00pm Botched Up Bodies 11:30pm Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 12:30am Big Brother

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HEALTH BEAUTY

t is real It is health tha t pieces wealth and no lver – of gold and si dhi Mahatma Gan

By Matthew Elliott IT seems as though every day we are bamboozled with more advice and instruction on how to enhance our physical health and outward appearance. The trouble is that it is difficult to sift through all this bombardment to understand what is truly beneficial, especially when much of the guidance is conflicting. At a certain point it’s tempting to simply switch off and ignore all the hype around different products, techniques, herbs and routines that offer a magic elixir promising you glowing skin, instant weight loss, and a long, healthy life. But there are some very important truths and helpful remedies in amongst all the white noise that can truly transform your life. Many are simple maxims that your grandmother would be all too familiar with. Eat in moderation, three square meals a day with a healthy blend of non-processed foods nourishing you with vita-

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The Good Life

SIMPLE THINGS: Like a gentle swim or a brisk walk can make a huge difference.

mins, protein and complex carbohydrates. Exercise frequently, get a good night’s sleep, and enjoy the company of family and friends. Of course these simple rules of good living are easier said than done in a hectic modern age that sees most people juggling work and family commitments with very little free time and even less money to spend on quality organic produce, especially when the processed options are typically cheaper and easier. Living in southern Spain gives you advantages not found elsewhere. Fresh fruit and vegetables are in abundance, the weather, despite the occasional heatwave, can work wonders for physical and mental well-being, and there is a growing movement of health conscious expats offering a wide range of foods, products and treatments. Simple things like a gentle swim or a brisk walk on the beach can make a huge difference to your health and beauty regime.

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This week, as the summer weather appears to be here to stay now, we decided to ask the doctor about heatstroke, a serious risk for children and the elderly particularly at this time of year in Spain. WHAT exactly is heatstroke? When doctors speak of heatstroke, we are referring to an overexposure to h i g h t e m p e r a t u re s which happens mostly at hot times of year during the central hours of the day. Ge n e r a l l y, p a t ien ts who suffer heatstroke were carrying out physical exercise which, combined with the high tempera t u r e , p r o d u c e d a n increase in body temperatur e t h a t c a n mak e man y o rg a n s a n d s y s tems within the human body fail. What should I do if I, or someone with me, start noticing symptoms of heatstroke? The first thing to do is to stop any physical activity or exercise being carried out at the time. Th e n t h e p e r so n a ffected should stay in a cool place and drink lots of liquids (water or isotonic drinks). If this doesn’t help al-

lev iate th e s y mp to ms , medical attention should be sought. How can I avoid it happening to me? Yo u ca n red u c e th e risk of suffering from heatstroke by avoiding exposing yourself to h ig h temp era tu res an d refraining from carrying out intense physical activities during the hottest hours of the day. Are some people more likely to suffer heatstroke than others? Why? People in good physical condition and used to strenuous physical activity are less likely to suffer as their bodies are better prepared. Children and the elderly, o n th e o th er h a n d , have fewer defences against the heat and are more prone to suffering, therefore they should be monitored closely in extreme heat and encouraged to stay in the shade and drink lots of water.

If you have any questions for Dr Perez Belmonte, please send them to: jefemedico@helicopterossanitarios.com

Tips for looking younger and to live healthier for longer THE life expectancy in England has risen 10 years for men since 1960 and eight years for women so it seems we are getting better at living longer, but how can we stay looking young and remain healthy for as long as possible? Change your mealtimes Some say the key to a longer, healthier life is constant change and avoiding routine as the brain thrives on uncertainty. The disruption stimulates body and mind and may help to ward off aging and disability as when brain cells are stimulated, they function better and last longer. Avoid old lady clothes No one wants to look like mutton dressed as lamb, but equally, dressing younger can help you look and, more importantly, feel younger. If you resist the temptation to behave in a certain way and refuse to assume certain stereotypes merely because you are old, it can improve your quality of life. Eat berries Researchers have found that eating antioxidant foods such as berries and tomatoes can reduce the damage caused by free radical molecules in the blood that are linked to aging.

Work standing up Too many of us live very sedentary lifestyles and now a number of employers are introducing desks for workers to be able to stand up at. Being able to move around isn’t just good from a physical perspective, it’s also good for your emotional well-being. However, a senior lecturer in the Institute of Aging and Chronic Disease at the University of Liverpool believes everyone must find their balance between a healthy lifestyle and the pleasures from indulging in the occasional unhealthy habits, as being happy can ultimately help you live a longer and healthier life.

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OPINION & COMMENT

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I’ve woken up in the future

OUR VIEW

In my 20’s I believed I had plenty of time to knuckle down.

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.

WE all think that time passes more quickly with the passage of years, but I am convinced that time actually does accelerate as we get older. As kids, the summer holiday sauntered along and we filled our long days with fishing or getting on our bikes and disappearing until sundown, and my recollection is that almost every day of those six weeks really was warm and sunny. Likewise winter, when snow would come and then lay around for weeks on end, with the snowman in the back garden standing sentinel until his nose fell off and he wet his pants in anticipation of spring. Life stuck to its proper order and it was good. The only annoyance was listening to our parents

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FAST FORWARD: Life’s too short so don’t waste a minute. telling us to make something of our lives, because, they assured us, our youth would soon be gone. They kept harping on about life being short and not wasting a minute of it.

‘Leave it out’ we thought. ‘We’ve got years and years.’ Then in my 20s my house mates and I believed that there was still plenty of time to knuckle down and become millionaires.

We didn’t own a telly because every night we were out partying and playing best-of-three on the bar ’s tennis machine for female American tourists; then squeezing in a few hours on

the beach at weekends. Then zzzzzip! We went to bed one night, and woke up in the future. Where had the years gone? Now I try to reassure myself that I am ageing well, but one look in the mirror every morning only to be greeted by a bug-eyed stranger, tells me otherwise. These days instead of leaving the bar because I have drunk the place dry, I leave because I am tired, and invitations out are often weighed up alongside the prospect of Midsomer Murders on TV. In my head I hear again my parent’s words of wisdom: ‘Life is short’ they say. But am I listening now? Yep, you can take that to the nearest branch of Santander!

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Will Brexit lead to the breakup of the United Kingdom? John Smith Random thoughts... AS far as expats are concerned, the closing date for registration for the referendum is now passed and we now await a decision concerning the final wishes of the British people as far as the European Union is concerned. Reports suggest that a significant percentage of the population has registered to vote and as many as 400,000 took advantage of the 48-hour extension in order to either check that they were registered or to actually register. Generally business and international observers are in favour of a remain vote whilst a large number of individuals are very much in favour of the exit. There is bound to be continued vocal ‘encouragement’ from both sides of the argument in the countdown to the actual vote, and there seems to be no clear leader, with finance motivating one

LEAVE: Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s First Minister, may call another referendum.

view and immigration the other, although the ‘bookies’ continue to make a remain result the favourite. Brexit campaigners have complained that the 48-hour extension has seen an unfair advantage to the remain group,

as a large number of younger voters registered and it’s considered most likely that they will want to remain. Interestingly, despite the lack of general recognition for David Cameron as a ‘statesman-like’ figure, he might just

Pray for Orlando THE massacre that occurred in Orlando on Sunday June 12 at Pulse gay nightclub was shocking, harrowing, and unfathomably tragic, but unfortunately there is a lot of hatred out there in the world. There is strong evidence that the attack was motivated by homophobia. The gunman’s own father has stated in the media that his son consistently demonstrated a deeprooted hatred of homosexuals, even going so far as to cite a recent incident in which the shooter saw two men kissing and flew into a rage. Recent reports have indicated that he may have in fact been gay himself, putting the bloodbath into a whole new perspective. A human life is a human life, regardless of skin colour, sexual orientation, gender, or any other factor, and massacres such as the one in Orlando should be treated as such: a devastating blow not only to the gay community, but to the whole city and the human race in general. That being said, it is important to acknowledge that in 2016, there are still countless crimes which are motivated purely by intolerance, hatred, and prejudice. At the end of the day, this was a pointless massacre of a large number of innocents who deserved to be allowed to live their lives as they wanted and once again it raises the question of the easy availability of lethal weapons in the USA. Regardless of individual views the whole world has offered sympathy and comfort by demonstrations and vigils to ensure that the victims are remembered forever.

go down in history as the leader who shook up the EU thanks to the fact that he allowed himself to be put in the position of having to call the referendum in the first place, and whatever happens it will also need to see changes. If the outcome is to leave, nothing significant will happen in either the UK or Spain immediately, as we will have to wait to see what is agreed with the other 27 member states and other countries in the world, as Britain will in theory still remain a member for some time. What does seem likely, assuming the Scottish vote is to remain and the overall vote is to leave, is that the Scottish parliament will probably demand another independence referendum and this could see the demise of the UK to go with the departure from the EU. Now we In the meantime, many of those with want to Irish roots are flocking to obtain Irish hear your views. passports before it is too late, so that they can maintain their European YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE rights and if there is an exit vote, - YOUR OPINION it is likely that a number of people www.euroweeklynews.com will be checking their lineage.

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SATURDAY- 18 JUNE

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SUNDAY - 19 JUNE

7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites 1:00pm BBC News 1:05pm Weather 1:10pm Athletics Coverage of all the latest action from the world of Athletics. 2:00pm Tennis 5:30pm Match of the Day Live Live coverage of a key football fixture. 8:00pm BBC News 8:20pm Regional News 8:25pm Weather 8:30pm Match of the Day Live 11:05pm The National Lottery Live 11:15pm BBC News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Mrs. Brown’s Boys 12:05am Thierry Henry: My France, My Euros 1:05am The Hunted 2:35am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:40am BBC News

7:05am Coast 7:50am Without Reservations 9:35am Lucky Jim 11:10am Homes Under the Hammer 12:10pm Natural World 1:00pm Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes 1:30pm A Cook Abroad 2:30pm Bargain Hunt 3:30pm Escape to the Continent 4:30pm The Great British Sewing Bee 5:30pm Flog It! 6:10pm This Week’s World 6:50pm Gardeners’ World 7:20pm Natural World 8:20pm Liver Birds: Follow That Ring 8:50pm Comedy Connections 9:30pm Dad’s Army 10:00pm The New Tate Modern: Switched on 11:00pm UK’s Best PartTime Band Final 12:00am Versailles 1:05am Euro 2016 Replay Belgium v Ireland. 2:45am Silent Souls 4:00am This is BBC Two

9:00pm Chimps of the Lost Gorge: Natural World 10:00pm The Disappearance French thriller series. The waiting is finally over for the distraught Morel family when Lea’s body is found in Miribel lake. 11:45pm Lionel Richie at Glastonbury 2015 12:45am Glastonbury Golden Greats 1:40am Disco at the BBC 2:40am Top of the Pops: 1981 3:20am Top of the Pops: 1981 4:00am Lionel Richie at Glastonbury 2015 5:00am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.

7:05am Motorsport 8:00am Bloodwise Blenheim Palace Triathlon 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Royal Ascot 10:55am Frasier 11:25am Frasier 11:55am Formula 1 1:05pm The Big Bang Theory 1:30pm The Big Bang Theory 2:00pm Formula 1 4:20pm Royal Ascot 7:00pm A Place in the Sun 7:45pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Gogglesprogs 9:00pm Independence Day 11:50pm Banshee Chapter 1:35am Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 2:30am Royal Ascot Highlights 2:55am Hollyoaks Omnibus 5:00am Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures 5:20am Jimmy’s Australian Food Adventure

7:00am Milkshake! 9:55am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10:30am The Saturday Show Live 12:35pm Fail Army 1:05pm Star Trek: First Contact 3:10pm Columbo: The Most Dangerous Match 4:35pm Columbo: Double Shock 6:10pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 8:10pm NCIS: Los Angeles 9:00pm NCIS 9:55pm NCIS 10:50pm 5 News 11:00pm Big Brother 12:05am Stephen Merchant: Hello Ladies 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am Big Brother 5:00am To B and B the Best 5:50am Divine Designs Paul Binski examines Britain’s most fascinating religious artworks and artefacts.

10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Homes Under the Hammer 3:00pm Flog It! 3:45pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Lifeline 4:40pm Songs of Praise 5:15pm Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People 6:15pm BBC News 6:35pm Regional News 6:40pm Weather 6:45pm Countryfile 7:45pm Question Time EU Special: The Case for Remain 8:30pm Match of the Day Live 11:05pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Room 101 12:15am Moonlight Mile 2:05am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:30am Great British Garden Revival Britain’s top television gardeners try to save the nation’s rich gardening heritage. 8:30am Gardeners’ World 9:00am Countryfile 10:00am The Beechgrove Garden 10:30am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:00pm Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes 12:30pm A Cook Abroad 1:30pm The Seven Little Foys 3:00pm Tennis 6:30pm Rowing World Cup 7:30pm Flog It! 8:00pm Dara and Ed’s Great Big Adventure 9:00pm Top Gear 10:00pm City in the Sky 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:35pm Stupid Man, Smart Phone 12:25am Flat TV 12:45am The Millionaires’ Holiday Club

8:00pm James May at the Edge of Space James May always wanted to be an astronaut. 8:30pm Match of the Day Live Live coverage of a key football fixture. 11:00pm Schönbrunn Summer Night Concert From Vienna 12:30am Wonders of the Universe 1:30am Pompeii: The Mystery of the People Frozen in Time 2:30am Rise of the Continents Professor Iain Stewart reveals how our iconic continents were created, and how their tumultuous past has shaped our l ife today. 3:30am The Treasure Hunters 4:30am This is BBC Four

7:10am Salvage S.O.S 8:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:55am IPC Athletics European Championships 2016 10:00am Sunday Brunch 1:00pm George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 2:00pm Formula 1 5:30pm Location, Location, Location 6:30pm A Place in the Sun 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Escape to the Chateau 9:00pm Penelope Keith at Her Majesty’s Service 10:00pm August: Osage County 12:25am Formula 1 1:30am Intruders 3:20am Building Hitler’s Supergun: The Plot to Destroy London 4:15am The Restoration Man 5:10am Jimmy’s Australian Food Adventure

11:30am Access 11:40am Now That’s Funny 1:40pm Disney’s Tinkerbell 3:10pm A Zebra’s Tale 4:45pm Open Season 2 6:15pm The Shaggy Dog 8:00pm The Secret Life of Kittens 9:00pm Now That’s Funny 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Big Brother 11:00pm The Best of Bad TV: The 00s 12:20am 20 Moments That Rocked the 00s 1:45am Lip Sync Battle 2:10am Super Casino 4:10am The Yorkshire Vet 5:00am Now That’s Funny 5:50am Wildlife SOS Documentary series about the works of dedicated animal lovers who save njured and orphaned wild animals.

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7:25am The Cube 8:20am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:40am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:25pm Ninja Warrior UK 1:25pm Educating Joey Essex 2:25pm The Bachelor 3:25pm FYI Daily 3:30pm The Bachelor 4:30pm Nancy Drew 5:20pm FYI Daily 5:35pm Nancy Drew 6:30pm Hotel Transylvania 7:30pm FYI Daily 7:35pm Hotel Transylvania 8:15pm Along Came Polly 9:15pm FYI Daily 9:20pm Along Came Polly 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Family Guy 12:20am Family Guy

7:00am Where the Heart is 7:55am Where the Heart is 9:00am Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express 10:00am FYI Daily 10:05am Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express 11:35am Columbo 1:40pm Foyle’s War 3:50pm Midsomer Murders 5:55pm Midsomer Murders 7:55pm Doc Martin 9:00pm It’ll be Alright on the Night 10:00pm Piers Morgan’s Life Stories 11:00pm Foyle’s War 1:00am Bouquet of Barbed Wire 2:05am City Lights 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping

7:00am Ax Men 7:45am Motorsport UK 8:40am Formula E: Sound of the Future 9:10am Storage Wars 10:10am Pawn Stars 1:00pm Cycling 2:05pm Gunsmoke 3:10pm FYI Daily 3:15pm Gunsmoke 3:50pm Smokey and the Bandit 4:55pm FYI Daily 5:00pm Smokey and the Bandit 5:40pm Police Academy 3: Back in Training 6:40pm FYI Daily 6:45pm Police Academy 3: Back in Training 7:30pm World Series of Darts 11:30pm Cycling 12:30am Rambo: First Blood Part II

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 8:00am

12:30pm Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis 1:00pm Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh 2:00pm ITV News and Weather 2:15pm Catchphrase 3:00pm Planet’s Got Talent 3:30pm Evan Almighty 5:30pm Midsomer Murders 7:25pm Local News and Weather 7:40pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:30pm Vera 11:30pm ITV News and Weather 11:45pm Euro 2016 Highlights 12:45am Peston on Sunday

8:35am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:50am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:35pm Take Me Out 1:55pm Love Island 2:25pm Catchphrase 3:05pm Back to the Future Part II 4:05pm FYI Daily 4:10pm Back to the Future Part II 5:20pm The Perfect Man 6:20pm FYI Daily 6:25pm The Perfect Man 7:20pm Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 8:20pm FYI Daily 8:25pm Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 9:00pm Educating Joey Essex 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy

7:00am Movies Now 7:10am On the Buses 7:40am Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express 8:40am FYI Daily 8:45am Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express 10:20am Heartbeat 11:20am Heartbeat 12:25pm Columbo 2:20pm Agatha Christie’s Marple 4:25pm Les Miserables 5:35pm FYI Daily 5:40pm Les Miserables 7:00pm Agatha Christie’s Marple 9:00pm Sunday Night at the Palladium 10:00pm Cameraman to the Queen 11:10pm The English Patient 12:10am FYI Daily 12:15am The English Patient

7:00am Ax Men 7:55am Storage Wars 8:50am Euro 2016 Highlights 9:55am Cycling 10:55am BRDC Formula 3 Championship Highlights 12:00pm MSA British Touring Car Championship 7:15pm Sporting Funnies 7:25pm The Wine Show A magazine show especially for wine lovers. 8:30pm World Series of Darts 11:30pm Cycling 12:30am Rambo III 1:30am FYI Daily 1:35am Rambo III 2:35am Ax Men 3:35am Highway Patrol 3:55am ITV4 Nightscreen

7:00am Football Gold 8:00am Premier League 100 Club 8:30am International Rugby Highlights 1:30pm Sporting Triumphs 1:45pm Sporting Triumphs 2:00pm Boxing 2:30pm Live European Grand Prix The 2016 European Grand Prix from Baku, Azerbaijan on the Baku City Circuit. 5:00pm Live US Open Golf 1:30am International Rugby Highlights

11:30am 12:35pm 12:50pm 2:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:15pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 11:15pm 12:15am

CITV ITV News Weekend Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote ITV News and Weather The Wine Show Euro 2016 Big Box Little Box The Chase Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed! Catchphrase Endeavour ITV News and Weather Euros 2016 Highlights Carry on Camping

8:30am 9:00am 11:30am 2:30pm

3:30pm 3:45pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 7:15pm 1:00am

2:00am

3:00am

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2:45pm Athletics 3:35pm Coast 4:15pm The World’s Fastest Indian 6:15pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Operation Meet the Street 8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Rick Stein’s Taste of Shanghai 10:00pm The Great British Sewing Bee 11:00pm Cunk on Shakespeare 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather

3:00pm Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories 4:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:15pm ITV Evening News 7:45pm Emmerdale 8:15pm Euro 2016 11:30pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 12:15am The Big Fish Off 1:15am Vet School 1:40am Jackpot 247

4:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm Love Island 8:30pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Family Guy 12:00am American Dad!

10:00pm Horizon Series exploring topical scientific issues. Where did everything in our universe come from? 11:00pm Wonders of the Universe 12:00am Rise of the Continents 1:00am Chimps of the Lost Gorge: Natural World 2:00am Revolution and Romance: Musical Masters of the 19th Century

11:55am 12:55pm 2:05pm 3:05pm 4:10pm 5:15pm 5:50pm 6:20pm 6:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:10am

Murder, She Wrote Wycliffe Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is In Loving Memory On the Buses Man About the House Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Midsomer Murders The Jury The Knock A Touch of Frost

1:05pm 2:10pm 3:10pm 4:10pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am 1:05am

1:40pm 2:40pm 3:50pm 4:50pm 5:55pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:15pm 11:30pm 12:30am 12:35am 2:05am 3:00am

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A Place in the Sun Posh Pawnbrokers Fifteen to One Countdown Couples Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Shipping Wars The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Food Unwrapped 24 Hours in A and E Micky Flanagan: Back in the Game Eurotrash 24 Hours in Police Custody

4:15pm Garage Sale Mystery: The Deadly Room 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole 9:00pm The Secret Life of Kittens 10:00pm Can’t Pay? Final Demand Special 11:00pm Big Brother 12:00am Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 1:05am Little Divas: Tantrums and Tiaras 1:55am Super Casino

3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:15pm The Instant Gardener 5:00pm Flog It! 5:30pm Match of the Day Live 8:00pm BBC News 8:15pm Regional News 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm EU Referendum The Great Debate. 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Match of the Day 12:45am Who Do You Think You Are?

12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Tennis 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Operation Meet the Street 8:00pm Great Continental Railway Journeys 9:00pm Britain’s Most Spectacular Backyard Builds 10:00pm Mr v Mrs: Call the Mediator 11:00pm Jack Dee’s Referendum HelpDesk 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather

8:30pm Orangutan Diary 9:00pm The Trains That Time Forgot: Britain’s Lost Railway Journeys 10:00pm Lucy Worsley: Mozart’s London Odyssey 11:00pm The Seven Ages of Britain 12:00am Marx: Genius of the Modern World 1:00am The Hidden Killers of the Tudor Home 2:00am The Trains That Time Forgot: Britain’s Lost Railway Journeys 3:00am Time Shift

1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm A Place in the Sun 2:10pm Posh Pawnbrokers 3:10pm Fifteen to One 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Shipping Wars 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm George Clarke’s Old House, New Home 10:00pm Born on the Same Day 11:00pm The Border 12:00am 24 Hours in A and E

Cycling The Saint Minder Quincy M.E. Ironside The Saint Nijinsky’s Triple Crown Euro 2016 Live U.S. Marshals FYI Daily U.S. Marshals Motorsport UK BRDC Formula 3 Championship Highlights Teleshopping

5:00pm The Premier League Years 7:00pm Boxing Specials Ricky Hatton 8:00pm Boxing 8:30pm Major League Soccer Rnd Up Show 2016 9:00pm Boxing 11:00pm Joshua - Joshua’s Crowning Night 11:15pm Boxing Gold 11:30pm Boxing 12:00am Boxing Specials Ricky Hatton 1:00am Premier League 100 Club

4:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Euro 2016 Croatia v Spain. 11:15pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 12:00am Secret Life of a Bus Garage

2:15pm You’ve Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm Love Island 8:30pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Family Guy 12:50am American Dad!

5:15pm In Loving Memory 5:50pm On the Buses 6:20pm Man About the House 6:55pm Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960’s. 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm The Jury 12:00am The Knock 1:45am A Touch of Frost

2:05pm Storage Wars 2:35pm The Saint 3:40pm Minder Modern-day reimagineering on the classic comedy-drama. 4:50pm Quincy M.E. 5:55pm Ironside 7:00pm The Saint 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm Euro 2016 Live 11:00pm World Superbike Highlights 12:00am The Wicker Man 1:05am FYI Daily 1:10am The Wicker Man

9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am The Cube 10:30am Psych 11:20am Scorpion 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm The Cube 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm Love Island 8:30pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm The Vampire Diaries 11:55pm Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy

7:00am In Loving Memory 7:25am Heartbeat 8:25am Where the Heart is 9:25am The Royal 10:30am Judge Judy 10:55am Judge Judy 11:25am Judge Judy 11:55am Murder, She Wrote 12:55pm Wycliffe 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:10pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm In Loving Memory 5:50pm On the Buses 6:20pm Man About the House 6:55pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. 9:00pm Foyle’s War 11:00pm The Jury 12:00am The Knock 1:40am A Touch of Frost

7:00am 7:50am 8:50am 9:55am 10:55am 11:50am 12:50pm 1:50pm 2:25pm 2:50pm 3:55pm 4:55pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:05pm

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

9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

12:00am

Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Rosamunde Pilcher’s Winter 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild UK The Dog Rescuers Big Brother Body Freaks: Make Me a Perfect 10 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

12:30pm Premier League 100 Club 1:00pm The Premier League Years 3:00pm Boxing 5:00pm Joshua - Joshua’s Crowning Night 5:15pm Boxing Gold 5:30pm Boxing Gold 6:00pm Boxing Gold 6:30pm Cricket Gold 6:40pm Joshua - Joshua’s Crowning Night 6:55pm Live ODI Tri-Series Cricket 3:00am Sporting Triumphs 3:15am Sporting Triumphs

WEDNESDAY - 22 JUNE 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:15pm The Instant Gardener 5:00pm Flog It! 5:30pm Match of the Day Live Live coverage of a key football fixture. 8:00pm BBC News 8:30pm Regional News 9:00pm Celebrity MasterChef 10:00pm The Big C and Me 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Match of the Day 12:30am Live at the Apollo 1:15am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:20am BBC News

7:45am Close Calls on Camera 8:15am The Instant Gardener 9:00am Great British Menu 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Lifeline 2:10pm Tennis 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Operation Meet the Street 8:00pm Great Continental Railway Journeys 9:00pm £100k House Revisits 10:00pm Versailles Period drama depicting the decadent and turbulent early reign of King Louis XIV of France. 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Orangutan Diary Nature series featuring orphaned and rescued orangutans in Borneo. 9:00pm Lucy Worsley: Mozart’s London Odyssey 10:00pm Storyville 11:25pm UK’s Best PartTime Band 12:25am UK’s Best PartTime Band Final 1:25am Glastonbury Golden Greats 2:25am The Seven Ages of Britain 3:25am Storyville

7:45am Will and Grace 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 11:00am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm A Place in the Sun 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm A Place in the Sun 2:10pm Posh Pawnbrokers 3:10pm Fifteen to One 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Shipping Wars 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Rescue Dog to Super Dog 10:00pm Europe: The Final Debate with Jeremy Paxman 11:00pm Power Monkeys 11:30pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 12:35am Bodyshockers

7:00am Milkshake! 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm To B and B the Best 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm Big Brother 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS: Los Angeles 4:15pm Heart of the Country 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Your Child in Their Hands 9:00pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors Documentary taking a look at what goes on in the consultation room. 10:00pm The Hotel Inspector 11:00pm Big Brother 12:05am Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories 4:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:15pm ITV Evening News 7:45pm Emmerdale 8:15pm Euro 2016 11:15pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 12:00am Her Majesty’s Prison: Norwich 1:00am Murder, She Wrote 1:55am Jackpot 247

8:15pm 11:00pm 12:05am 1:05am 1:10am 2:15am 3:20am 3:25am 4:00am

Gunsmoke Minder Ironside Quincy M.E. Ax Men The Chase Gunsmoke Pawn Stars Storage Wars The Saint Minder Quincy M.E. Ironside The Saint Football’s Greatest Euro 2016 Live The Hand of God: 30 Years On Fire Down Below FYI Daily Fire Down Below Child’s Play 3 FYI Daily Child’s Play 3 Teleshopping

1:00pm The Premier League Years 3:00pm Sporting Triumphs 4:00pm Time of Our Lives 5:00pm The Premier League Years 7:00pm Ringside Specials 8:00pm Joshua Joshua’s Crowning Night 8:15pm Joshua Braezeale Profile 8:30pm Live Elite League Speedway 10:30pm Joshua - New Heavyweight Era 10:45pm Joshua Joshua’s Crowning Night 11:00pm Joshua Braezeale Profile 11:15pm Boxing Gold 11:30pm Ab De Villiers Masterclass 12:00am Ringside Specials

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MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

Fri Sat Sun -

‘TO AVOID THE TOWN TAKE THAT WAY IT’S THE PRETTIEST!’

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your old shoes are comfortable and still have a lot of wear in them but someone is suggesting that you should buy some new shoes and throw the old ones away. They are no longer shiny. They are no longer fashionable. They do, however, provide all that you need.

opened your eyes to many things. Perhaps you question why you did not do it before. The fact is that it doesn’t matter. You are where you are right here and not because that was where you were heading.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) That little bit of extra cash has made you realise something. Not everything is as simple as you would wish it to be, and throwing money at a problem will not make it go away entirely. There are some things that you need to come to terms with. It is much easier to incorporate the uneasy into your life if you take a more relaxed attitude.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Just imagine for one day that you have achieved everything your heart has desired. When you wake up in the morning believe it is so. Feel how your spirits lift and your heart sings. Carry that feeling through the week and beyond. If you believe that you are a success you can be. Why stop when it feels so good?

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Sometimes, when we are making a journey, it is not the usual route that is best. Something has changed in your sphere and there is a need to adjust to it. There are other options that will bring the same result and maybe even a more convenient one. You will need to do two things. The first is to open your mind to the possibilities.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Yours is a big ship. You are able to take a lot on board but you don’t have to. In this special week, when you see things so clearly, be selective. Allow into your life only that which is valuable and worthwhile. This is not selfishness, it is providing a source of inspiration

BONUS BALL

EURO MILLIONS Tuesday June 7

26 45

35 49

LUCKY STARS

MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

Mon - 25 18 S Tues - 27 19 S Wed - 27 20 S

25 17 S 24 18 S 23 17 S

Friday June 10

21 42

35 43

LUCKY STARS

CLEAR MAX 27C, MIN 18C

TODAY:

MAX MIN

28 19 S 29 18 S 25 18 S

Mon - 27 18 S Tues - 28 19 S Wed - 28 20 S

Mallorca

CLOUDY MAX 28C, MIN 18C

MAX 26C, MIN 18C

MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

Mon - 25 19 Cl Tues - 26 20 S Wed - 27 21 S

24 18 Th 24 18 Th 26 18 Cl

SUNNY

TODAY:

MAX MIN

26 17 S 25 16 Th 25 17 Sh

Mon - 27 17 S Tues - 27 17 S Wed - 29 18 S

Murcia

SUNNY MAX 28C, MIN 20C MAX MIN

MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

Mon - 26 20 S Tues - 27 20 S Wed - 27 21 S

26 20 S 26 19 C 25 19 Cl

CLEAR MAX 30C, MIN 19C

TODAY:

MAX MIN

31 18 Cl 28 17 Th 29 17 S

Mon - 30 17 S Tues - 31 18 S Wed - 32 19 S

S Sun,

Cl Clear,

F Fog,

Sh Showers,

Sn Snow,

C Cloudy, Th Thunder

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

Nonagram

TARGET: • Average: 11 • Good: 15 • Very good: 21 • Excellent: 27

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION aver even ever gave give nave neve pave rave rive vain vane veep veer vein vine given giver grave naive nerve never paver raven reave riven vegan verge viper avenge envier geneva graven greave grieve paving ravine raving vainer venire avenger engrave peeving reeving veering vinegar GRAPEVINE

Sudoku

Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

LOTTERY Saturday June 11

Mon - 29 16 S Tues - 32 17 S Wed - 33 18 S

for the present and the future.

(May 22 - June 21)

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Getting a creative project started has

Saturday June 11

MAX 24C, MIN 18C

Benidorm TODAY: Fri Sat Sun -

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) You’ve been working hard, maybe in the dark some of the time. This week someone shines a torch on your situation and you see exactly where you are. Surprised? You shouldn’t be.

IRISH LOTTO

Fri Sat Sun -

MAX MIN

22 12 Cl 23 12 Cl 27 13 S

Malaga

SUNNY

MAX MIN

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) There’s a lot of buzzing going on in your head. No, it isn’t tinnitus, it’s something quite different. You know it’s a great time to get ideas and act on them. However, trying to act on too many at once is causing some confusion. Maybe there’s too much going on.

UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

Fri Sat Sun -

Barcelona TODAY:

MAX 22C, MIN 12C

MAX MIN

Mon - 26 18 S Tues - 26 19 S Wed - 28 19 S

27 18 Cl 25 18 Sh 24 17 S

CLEAR

TODAY:

MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

you, the mike’s wired, your audience awaits, then nothing. Not that you are lost for words. You know exactly what to say and do. What you are wondering is why you are there in the first place. Maybe where you are was not intended.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) It appears at times that you are in the middle of a play. The lights are on

MAX 29C, MIN 20C

Almeria TODAY:

Someone needs to learn to stand on their own two feet. It isn’t you, but it’s close. Finding a balance between helping and idly standing by while mistakes are made is necessary. It’s not easy but it has to be done. You may break into a sweat this week and it won’t suit your nerves, but you’ll get through.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Are you looking for guidance? Maybe you are thinking that a recent acquaintance will be able to provide it. You ran something by a few friends and they are not so sure. That is because this is a situation where you need an expert, not a wellwisher. Best not to waste your time and jangle your nerves.

Madrid

SUNNY MAX MIN

GEMINI

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A way opens up before you that can bring wealth. Branching off from that is a path to certain happiness. Which will you take? If having that money means changing your nature (or trying to) is that going to make you happy? On the other hand, if you sidestep the money can you still be happy? Keep things simple. You know where you are.

for next 7 days

LA PRIMITIVA

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

Saturday June 11

Sunday June 12

REINTEGRO

4 23

13 27

REINTEGRO

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

DIET DIRT DART DARK BARK BACK

YOUR STARS

TODAY:

Solution DIET DUET DUCT DUCK BUCK BACK or

BACK BACK

Weather Alicante

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

DIET

TIME

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC

Code Breaker

Quick Across 1 Triumph (7) 5 Rescues (5) 8 Intended (5) 9 Normal (7) 10 Light source (7) 11 Marine mammals (5) 12 Feel remorse for (6) 14 Powerful (6) 18 Shatter (5) 20 Specimen (7) 22 European country (7) 23 Perceives sound (5) 24 Tries out (5) 25 Gets thinner (7) Down 1 Alike (7) 2 Series of links (5) 3 Outermost (7) 4 Become smaller (6) 5 Symbols (5) 6 Fissure in the earth's crust through which molten lava and gases erupt (7)

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EWN

Across:

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 2 represents Z and 7 represents B, so fill in Z every time the figure 2 appears and B every time the figure 7 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 Nepal, 4 Deacons, 8 Clandestine, 9 Spaniard, 10 Bait, 12 Bad egg, 13 Reason, 16 Rota, 18 Integral, 21 Belligerent, 22 Startle, 23 Dance. Down: 1 Nicks, 2 Placard, 3 Lodgings, 4 Desire, 5 Avid, 6 Omega, 7 Spartan, 11 Reverend, 12 Barrios, 14 Surgeon, 15 Engine, 17 Tibia, 19 Lathe, 20 Blot.

QUICK Across: 7 Arranges (5) 13 Spectacles (7) 15 Educator (7) 16 Estimates (7) 17 Stay behind (6)

English - Spanish

Down:

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

Across 1 Appointment (with client, bank manager etc) (4) 3 Discurso (alocución) (6) 8 Traffic (7) 9 Sun (3) 10 Coliflor (11) 11 Afuera (3) 12 Números (7) 14 Estrecho (calle, pasillo) (6) 15 Labourer (on roads, building site) (4)

1 Special, 2 Nurse, 3 Consider, 4 Result, 5 Geek, 6 Tarnish, 7 Agree, 12 Bacteria, 14 Terrain, 16 Respect, 17 Deface, 18 Stays, 20 Links, 21 Idle.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Flor, 4 Ribs, 8 Carnicero, 9 Ayer, 10 Ocho, 14 Saucepans, 16 Vaso, 17 Lead.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Down: 2 Leche, 3 Raro, 4 Rail, 5 Bee, 6 Because, 7 Botones, 11 Cesta, 12 Beso, 13 Nail, 15 Uva.

Down 1 Corte (incisión, herida) (3) 2 Translator (9) 4 Problemas (8) 5 En otra parte (9) 6 To freeze (5) 7 Pepper (spice) (8) 10 Corona (de rey, reina) (5) 13 Hijo (3)

Hexagram

1 Sonic, 4 Regatta, 8 Errands, 9 Error, 10 Inedible, 11 Wise, 13 Letter, 15 Father, 18 Sure, 19 Reptiles, 22 Award, 23 Arrange, 24 Sincere, 25 Asset.

18 Beginning (5) 19 Causes pain (5) 21 Large musical instrument (5)

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 (EARWIG) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

BEATEN CASEIN COUGAR EARWIG (10) EMERGE EVINCE GYRATE IODINE MARVEL

MITTEN MONIES RESCUE SPREAD TEETER TERROR TUNDRA UPROAR VERIFY WEAPON

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Launch 2 Tennis 3 Albeit 4 Schist 5 Nutria 6 Survey 7 Social 8 Strive 9 Horror 10 Little 11 Mutter 12 Server 13 Street 14 Spread 15 Letter 16 Quartz 17 Averse 18 Bateau 19 Surtax

Across 1 Rick recovered initially in a European country (6) 3 Taint desert (6) 8 Go for a walk after buying first prickly bush (7) 10 Seven Tories hosting a happening (5) 11 Dance in a slim bow tie (5) 12 Give authority back, some felt it needed it (7) 13 Put up or flatten they say (5) 15 Poke fun at tense aunt (5) 20 Fibre for number one gallery (7) 22 Experience state broadcast (5) 24 I sold Altered Images (5) 25 Born in a service station? That’s nonsense (7) 26 Discovers a wide plaything (6) 27 Highlight small bit of hair (6) Down 1 Low key bustle about (6) 2 Region is true centre of Bermuda (5) 4 Choose from college lecturers (5) 5 Always get a hundred toffees (7) 6 Noble bird was ahead (6)

7 Agent the Spanish send back (5) 9 Marks the second rate batches (5) 14 Odd name given to a spring flower (7) 16 Player appearing in Balzac to Rowlings's novels (5)

17 Changes victory sign (6) 18 Meet George in pool (5) 19 Arrange desert hampers (6) 21 Eat, as choppy on the ocean (2,3) 23 Paces out distance (5)

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Put the ‘Great’ back in Britain THE doom and gloom stories that abound if we leave the EU are becoming quite preposterous. Collapse of the housing market, inflation at 7 per cent or more, jobs will dry up, factories will close. What a lot of nonsense. The latest block of apartments in London to go to the market, 50 per cent have been snapped up by overseas buyers. The Nissan factory at Sunderland turns out a Qashqai Mark II every 62 seconds, 52 days a week, 24 hours per day besides the other makes and models they produce in huge numbers. Does anyone really believe they will close the factory and set up elsewhere? Never. This government has made cutbacks on just about everything, including the fuel allowance for expats to try and balance the economy and it never will as long as we are giving £350 million per week to the EU. Hospitals are at breaking point, not enough doctors and nurses. Police numbers are down, yet crime is up. Prisons are short-staffed and bursting with foreign criminals we can’t deport. Macedonia, Montenegro Serbia and Albania have been promised acceptance to join and the UK has been asked (ordered) to pay in a further £2 billion per year to bring them up to standard. Turkey have been promised travel visas so we can expect a good size of the 75 million Muslims to swell the over 400 Mosques already in London. This is madness. We must vote to leave the EU now and start to govern ourselves. Put the ‘Great’ back in Britain and trade with all the world. We have the skills and diversity to do it, so let us all stick together and leave the EU. B Kendall from Benidorm

Stay and fight THE real cowards are those people who don’t have the balls to stand up and fight for reform so their only answer is to run up the white flag and retreat. It doesn’t take a genius to see the advantage in being part of a united Europe. It does take a truly courageous person to stay inside and kick some doors down to bring about change. Unfortunately this would be a little too much for Brexits’ three stooges. Ian

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Your brother makes assumptions that they are claiming benefits, he does not know that for a fact, and, in any event, tens of thousands of people on low pay are entitled to claim benefits, at least this man works unlike many caucasian Brits who have never done a day’s work for years. I know quite a few near me. Yet ‘James from Gran Alacant’, on the strength of this hearsay and with no personal knowledge of his own, sees fit to write to the local MP and two local newspapers to express his “disgust.” Words fail me. Sean

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QUITE right that the Mallorca authorities banned ‘Geordie Shore’ from filming on the island. All the very reasonable points made by the expats I know on immigration in the UK are undermined when we have a cast of disgraces with passports embarrassing Britain on Spanish soil.

Euro 2016 WIT H th e E u ro p e a n C ha mpionships underway, as a proud Cz e c h w h o h as live d in Spa in (from Palma de Mallorca to Tarifa) for nearly 18 years now, I will b e s u p p o rtin g E ngla nd in the ir fight against Slovakia on June 20. My wife’s extended family all come from Slovakia to Spain each summer to stay with us and there’s nothing I enjoy more than having a good excuse to laugh at them. I hope my extra support makes your English readers happy but I must warn that, if we play one another, we will crush you. Pavel

Imagine a Spanish reality TV show saw a bunch of wasted narcissists from Madrid descend on Bristol for a night out, well unfortunately they’d blend right in, but if we had a decent culture to colonise I like to think we’d ban them too. Sally

Hateful hearsay I WAS appalled to read the letter from ‘James from Gran Alacant’ in last week’s edition dated June 9. First and foremost, all his “information,” by his own admission, is second-hand from his brother so he does not know the actual facts or the circumstances of this family who he says his brother says are “Arab” based on his brothers hearsay, who himself says he does not know as “they never speak or make contact.” Yet he seems to know that he is

a taxi driver with a “partner and four c hi l dr en and i s pr obabl y claiming benefits.” I would say that your brother seems to know a lot about people who “never speak or make contact,” none of which is his business anyway and he has no right to make such comments about people he knows nothing about and both of you could find yourself in serious trouble for doing so. And, if your brother is the sort of loc a l t hey have com e up against, no wonder they “don’t speak or make contact,” personally I w oul d t el l your br ot her t o mind his own business in no uncertain terms.

THIS article actually demonstrates the need for pride events. Do you really think it’s just the ‘we’re here we’re queer’ parade? Try the Stonewall riots as a starting point, then how the movement has developed around the world. Gay peopl e had t o m ar ch t hr ough t he streets to get many of our civil rights now. We are still not equal when it comes to attitude and, if I hold hands with a partner and I see a group of lads, I still feel nervous. Equality is not just about legislation. Mark

Elderly care scam IT is bad enough getting ripped off in Spain by corrupt lawyers, builders and town hall officials, but when your own countryman has also jumped on the bandwagon of financial lust that just takes the biscuit. These individuals should be put behind bars for a very, very long time. George

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THE iconic El Pimpi restaurant in the heart of Malaga was the venue for a meeting between Costa del Sol 41 Club and Nerja 41 Club with over 30 members attending and where some long standing friendships were renewed. The joint meeting was organised by the Chairmen of both clubs, Jim Skinner (Nerja) and Les Johnson (Costa del Sol). Both clubs, comprising of ex-Round Tablers, have been well established on the coast for many years. Their memberships are wide with members, not only from the UK and Ireland but many of the Scandinavian countries (including Finland, Denmark and Sweden), Belgium, Austria and Spain. “It was great to have the opportunity for the clubs to get together in fun, fellowship, and friendship, which is the mantra of the Round Table family,” said Les Johnson. Each club meets once a month with both also having a lunchtime social meeting including partners at a local restaurant in their areas. Further information for both clubs can be found on their websites www.41club-costadelsol.com or www.41clubnerja.org

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Benalmadena beano for July By John Smith THE ever busy Phoenix Club is arranging a trip to Benalmadena to visit the Butterfly Park and the Buddhist Stupa on Friday July 8. The butterfly park is situated just next to the Enlightenment Stupa. In keeping with an ‘Eastern’ theme, the design of the butterfly park is Asian and built to resemble a Thai temple. Indeed, most of the building materials have been imported directly from Thailand, with the characteristic blue tiles made specifically for them in Chang Mai. Upon entering the Butterfly Park you are automatically transported to the hot and humid jungles of southeast Asia, with wall-to-wall tropical vegetation, waterfalls and exotic animals. The highlight of which is, of course, the humble butterfly. With over 1,500 exotic butterflies from 150 different species there is a lot to see. Almost every day, a new specimen is born; visitors can watch as the butterflies break out of their cocoons and spread their colourful wings for the first time. After the visit there is free time to explore the Buddhist Stupa. In Buddhism, a stupa is a monument which represents peace, prosperity and harmony, as well as being a place for meditation. Benalmadena Stupa (Chan Chub Chorten in Tibetan) symbolises Buddha’s enlightenment, the realisation of the nature of mind, and is one of the eight different forms that stupas are built.

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ENLIGHTENMENT STUPA: A monument which represents peace, prosperity and harmony. Whereas stupas are typically sealed structures, the Benalmadena Stupa is unusual as there is a 100 square metre meditation room and a room that can be used for exhibitions about Tibetan Buddhism and Himalayan culture inside the structure. The walls of the meditation

room are painted with the life story of the historical Buddha Sakyamuni. Lunch of Fish ‘n’ Chips can be pre-ordered if desired or there are plenty of other restaurants close by to try. Priced €20 per person which includes entry to the Butterfly Park

and driver’s gratuity with lunch extra, the trip departs from the Algarrobo Lidl at 9am. As usual, tickets need to be booked in advance so call all Gail on 951 067 723, email phoenixsocial club@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.phoenixsocialclub.co.uk.

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THE Phoenix club in Torre del Mar is organising a fun trip to the villages of Trevelez and Pampaneira in the Alpujarras on June 24. The Alpujarras was the last stronghold of the Moors. High up on the Mediterranean side of the Sierra Nevada, south of Granada, these villages were sufficiently remote to offer a safe home for the Moors sometime after the Catholic Kings had reconquered the rest of Spain. The Moorish influence is obvious in the architecture of the villages. Because the villages are so high in the mountains there may still be snow on the higher levels. The terracing and the irrigation of the hillsides (the ‘Alta Alpujarra’) was the work of Berbers, who inhabited this area after the Moorish invasion of 711 AD. They also created villages on the hillsides in the style to which they were accustomed in the mountains of North Africa: narrow, winding streets and small flat-roofed houses. Trevelez is famous for its Iberico hams and cherries and the day will include a visit to the quaint village of Pampaneira which has the smallest chocolate factory which you can visit. Tickets which must be booked in advance, cost €18, and lunch is extra. Departure points are Torre del Mar bus station at 9am, Algarrobo at 9.15am and Maro at 9.25am. For more information or to book please telephone Gail on 951 067 723, email phoenixsocialclub@ya hoo.co.uk or visit their website www.phoenixso cialclub.co.uk. The Phoenix Club is a registered association raising funds for through local charities and Help4Heroes in the UK. They meet every Tuesday at the Bar/Restaurant La Vega in Torre del Mar between noon and 2pm.

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LOBO PARK: Which offers fun and excitement with a day closer to nature.

Howling good fun By John Smith T H E e v er b u s y P h o enix club has excelled itself with an exciting journey to the Lobo Park in Antequera on July 15 where you will be able to observe and unders ta n d th e d y n amic s of a wolf pack - one of the most social and team-oriented animals on the planet. L o ca te d in th e h ea rt of Andalucia and situated on approximately 400.000m² of land, the park was founded b y D a n iel Weig en d and Alexandra Stieber as a priv ate in itia tiv e in 2 002 which opened to the public in 2004.

The park offers fun and excitement to families with a day closer to nature. The spacious landscape provides a refreshing change to the visitors, who not only enjoy the w olf pa c ks a nd the ir va rious pla y a nd hunt habits, but also enjoy a luxurious natural reserve. The tours are conducted by profe s s iona ls w ho a re well-aware of wolf psychology as well as of the different pack forces and vibes. It is educational as well as a way to relax. The trip will cost €35 per person (although there are discounts for the under 12s) which includes entry to the

A ‘Touch of Class’ ON Sunday June 19 at 5pm there will be a concert by the ‘Touch of Class’ choir entitled Around the World in Song together with traditional English Tea. Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar invites you to join friends at the centre for an evening of song and entertainment entitled ‘Around the World in S o n g , ’ p erfo rmed b y t he

choir which was founded in May 2014 and ranges in age from five to 75 plus years. Ticket price is €10 and you a re re que s te d to a ls o make a donation of one kilo of non-perishable food for the Lux Mundi collection for Caritas. Tickets may be obtained from the Centre in Torre del Mar.

Bronze casting in Competa DUTCH bronze-caster Daan van Neerven will be demonstrating the art of ‘lost wax’ bronze casting at 11.30am and 1.30pm on June 16 and 17 at the Gallery Luz de la Vida, Calle Laberinto 15 Bajo or Calle Antonio (stairs down to the garden) Competa.

Visitors will also have the chance to view a new exhibition at the Gallery with art by Jo Dennison, Eva Joensen, Christa Hillekamp, Paz Sanz, Frank Biemans, Saad Ali and Lieuwke Loth. For more details visit www.luzdelavida.es.

park, coach fare, lunch and driver’s gratuity. For more information on this trip and to make a reservation, call Gail on 951 067 723, email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.c o.uk or view www.phoenix socialclub.co.uk.

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Rude revenge Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man FOR you who think being grumpy and having a moan is easy, you should know that it has to be used in the right circumstances, because if used by the wrong person, to the wrong person, at the wrong time the outcome can be, to say the least, disastrous. To quote the late, great Max Bygraves, “I’m going to tell you a story.” It was told to me by the man that was allegedly there when it happened. He was in a line checking in for an international flight with one of the big American airlines. He was travelling Club Class and in front of him there was a business man on his phone talking particularly loudly and giving it large about some deal he had done. The line wasn’t moving too fast and although it was a fraction of the normal length the bloke was moaning to whoever he was talking to. He got to the front of the line, put his bag on the scales and then started having a go at the check in lady. It wasn’t just a moan - he was being seriously rude having a go at her at the top of his

voice about all the things he thought were wrong and why wasn’t he entitled to an upgrade? He was annoyed about so many things and the young lady just kept smiling and very politely saying sorry about this and sorry that he wasn’t happy about that and he just kept yelling. Anyway eventually he goes and my friend checks in and says to her that he couldn’t believe how she kept so cool and didn’t just refuse to deal with him. Her reply was amazing. She explained that she never got mad with this type of customer but she did get even. My friend asked, “What do you mean”? She said that although that man was travelling to London …...she had sent his bags to Tokyo!! See what I mean? There was a person that thinks that being grumpy and having a moan works all the time. But it doesn’t! Another tip is to be careful about having a moan in restaurants and be particularly careful about sending food back. Obviously sometimes it has to be done but you don’t want that pizza coming back with any extra toppings on it! That reminds me of the story about the pizza restaurant owner found dead on the floor covered with ham, cheese, pepperoni, peppers, chicken and pineapple …. the police said they don’t know how he died but think he topped himself.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING Intelligent road signs 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. A NEW wave of road signs is being installed across much of the main road network in Spain, as part of a multimillion euro investment scheme to make the roads safer. Illuminated signs offering more protection at roundabouts have already been installed on the infamous N-332 around Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca which flash in the direction of movement and triangular signs that flash orange to warn us of the approaching hazard. These sign groups have two units, one is the detector, the other the receptor and warning sign. When traffic flows freely the signs look like nothing more than a black square. But, when traffic is detected, the square displays an electronic version of the triangular P-31 road sign, warning of congestion, with flashing orange lights to attract attention. These are not the only intelligent signs being installed on the road network. In other areas of Spain a number of junctions have already had warning systems installed which tell drivers on the main carriageway that there is a vehicle at a junction ahead on a minor road likely to join or cross the flow of traffic. Sensors built into the road, similar to those used to monitor traffic flow, become aware of the presence of a vehicle at the junction. They are able to identify the size and type of vehicle, if needed, and send the information to the warning sign located on the m a i n c a r riage-

way, offering an extra set of eyes to the driver and the theoretical ability to see beyond bends and buildings ahead, reducing the surprise factor and, hopefully, reducing the risk. The ‘dynamic junction warning system’ uses low-cost technology to exchange information between the vehicle, infrastructure and back to the vehicle, aiming to warn of the proximity of vehicles at junctions. So far, four locations in Spain have these signs, chosen because of their high incident rate. Two are located in Madrid and León, the others in Navarra and A Coruña.

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Are expenses too high? OUR AGM is coming up and we wonder how can we stop the Administrator’s gravy train. He has presented a water project for €380,000, street lighting project for €333,000, cleaning of green area for €303,000, plus €474,000 to bring court cases against non-payers. We are told the owners’ contribution to these projects can only be calculated by way of catastral value and not by Community coefficient values. For the water project I pay €831. If calculated by coefficient values, it would be €304.Your comments will be appreciated. P.F. (Costa Blanca) Something has been left out of the story. It looks as if your Community is being put into correct legal form so that your town hall can take over the roads, lighting and water supply. They will not do this

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

unless everything is in good order. The costs are set by

negotiation with the town hall, not by the Community itself. Because of this, your share of the charges is indeed based on your property’s official rated value, valor catastral, and not on your Community quota or share.

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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Stress-free holiday rentals, part one John Graham The property expert

FOR EWN readers on the Costas and Mallorca planning to rent out their property this summer, I would like to give you my ‘top 12 tips’ on preparing your property for holiday rentals. You may want to keep this article and use it as a check list, to help you enjoy a stress free and successful summer, renting out your property. • The community rules: If you are planning to rent out an apartment for holiday rentals first check that the community rules allow you to do so. If the current rules do not allow rentals, you may want to get together with other like-minded owners and vote to change this community rule at your next

CHECK IT OUT: Make sure your community rules allows rentals. AGM or request an extraordinary meeting. If you are renting out a villa there should be no problems but it is always wise to first check your local community rules to be on the safe side. • Legally register your property: The first thing you will need to do is register your

property for holiday rentals with the town hall, or ask your lawyer to do this for you. • Holiday rental agreement: Draw up a standard holiday rental agreement or ask your lawyer to prepare one for you, if you intend to use an agent they will have their own standard rental agreement.

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ON THE RISE: Property prices are up, as are are the number of off-season visitors. By Matthew Elliott AWAY from all the pressures of the mainland, the Balearic Island of Ibiza is enjoying a quiet property revolution and surge in value. In fact asking prices are now more than 20 per cent higher than they were even before the recession in 2007, making the island, famed for its party atmosphere juxtaposed with tranquil scenery, one of Spain’s real success stories. The rapidly improving market comes at a terrific time for

the island which is seeing improvements across almost all indicators. The off-season is notably busier with winter no longer the calm before the storm it once was and some hotels open right through from October to March. Foreign residents are leading the way as in neighbouring Mallorca, with wealthy Dutch and German buyers looking to splurge in the €1.5 million plus range. A variety of new housing developments are also in the

woodwork with the island’s very strict planning permission regulations ensuring that they are sustainable and attractive.

• Handling rental bookings yourself: If you are going to handle bookings, you will also need to arrange weekly cleaning, laundry, maintenance, repairs, meet and greet, take bookings, collect money, advertising, problem renters, damage to your property issues etc.

• You are competing with other rental properties: Holiday rentals is a very competitive business so start by writing down a list of all the appealing points about your property which you or the agent can use in the advertisement of your property to help attract holiday rentals. The points could be

simple things like, the views, location, new or refurbished property, the fantastic kitchen, the property has a lift and ramps, private pool or garden, south facing etc. Take a few interior and exterior photos and some of local attractions such as the beach or golf course. • Target the type of holiday makers you want for your property: Make sure that you are clear about the type of holiday rentals you want, if you want families or couples only, let them know that you are catering for them, such as baby cots, fold down sofa for children, board games and books. John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute. If you would like a personal consultation please contact John by email gk.ipad@me.com. Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the EWN next week for part two of John Graham’s top tips for holiday rentals.

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I, LIKE an increasing number of expatriate gardeners in Spain, prefer to not use potent chemical weedkillers but at the same time want to avoid the backbreaking task of continually hoeing, mattocking, hand pulling, hand trowelling and forking out weeds. Fortunately there are several things one can do when planning a new garden or modifying an existing one as outlined below. Ground cover plants Plant flowering and evergreen plants that will soon grow sideways and create deep shade below the green growth which will make it difficult for most weeds to germinate and survive. Minimise planted areas Design the garden with smallish flower beds and shrubberies surrounded by wide paths, terraces and areas of stone chippings laid over solid plastic sheeting over which plant growth can be allowed to overlap.

WEEDING: Backbreaking work. Covering areas to block out light for a few weeks One can use pieces of old carpet, old rugs or pieces of heavy grade black plastic sheeting to achieve this.

Permanent deep mulching As described in Section 4.7 of the book How to use less water in your garden there are many ways of mulching plants once weeded to reduce the growing of new weeds.

Solarisation I first saw this method being used extensively in the vegetable growing areas surrounding the city of Valencia, but it is also easily used in new gardens to kill off weeds and weed seeds before areas of soil are planted up with flowering plants or vegetables. For instance solarisation is ideal if you plan to develop a vegetable garden on an area of wild ground that is currently covered with a dense mass of annual and perennial weeds, and with many fallen but ungerminated seeds on and in the soil at the moment. As outlined below the method is inexpensive, not labour intensive and relatively fast during the hottest months of the year. Having selected a well located area of the garden mark it out with posts or rocks and then buy a sheet of clear heavy grade plastic, the shape of the area to be cleared of weeds but a little larger. Then dig a 15 centimetre deep trench around the intended veggie plot. When this is done water the area and then immediately cover the damp weed covered soil with the plastic, placing rocks on the plastic sheeting to

Solarisation is a method used extensively in vegetable growing areas surrounding Valencia to control and kill off weeds, but this can easily be used in your garden before planting up new areas. prevent it being blown away. Then push the edges of the plastic into the trench and bury them. The area of soil will now be sealed and wind will not be able to get under the sheet of plastic. Now watch and wait as existing weeds wither, die and turn to dust and any seeds germinate and soon die. During the hottest months of June to September everything should be totally burnt and turned to dust in six to eight weeks. Naturally during the winter an extra month or two will be necessary. By starting to use solarisation in the next few weeks you will have with a weed-free area by the end of August. © Dick Handscombe June 2016

Help out feathered friends, think inside the box AS the natural habitats of many bird species continue to take a pummeling, nest boxes are the ideal way to help our feathered friends flourish, and here are some tips on building your own. In terms of materials, wood is the most suitable since it allows the box to breathe, helps

maintain an ambient temperature, thus avoiding overheating and excess condensation. For long-lasting boxes consider using hardwoods like beech or oak and avoid treated wood that may leach chemicals and harm birds. Use wood at least 15mm thick to provide good insu-

Maximising space in your bathroom By Simon Russell IF you have a small bathroom, utilising the space is particularly important. Experts have given some tips worth remembering. Start by removing all personal items from the bathroom eg towels, make-up and hair dryers as this gives you a clear picture of the space you have. Then you can decide what really needs to be moved back and what can be stored elsewhere. Do occasionally used items need to be stored in the bathroom all the time? Storage boxes that stack together are another obvious move. Try and store similar items together e.g. hair care products in one box, unopened shampoos, toothpastes in another and so on. Small shelving units can also be useful as is a shower rack for soap and shampoo rather than having them on your sink or bath. Finally, battery operated shavers are usually smaller and safer.

lation, while nails or screws should be galvanized to prevent rusting. Drill a couple of drainage holes in the base, and add a waterproof hinge to the roof to allow for an annual clean once the occupants have moved out.

In terms of the access hole, the diameter depends on which species you want to attract, with 25 mm recommended for small tits, 28 mm for great tits and flycatchers, 32 mm for house sparrows and nuthatches, and 45 mm for spotless starlings.

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CAPTURED: ’Say Cheese’ by Louis Johnson. Easy does it Children are always excited about a new pet. Don’t allow them to overwhelm him with attention and handling. They should be taught to play gently with him, and never to disturb him when he is sleeping or eating. Parental supervision is important. Call me by my rightful name You’ve probably given your dog a new name. Use it frequently and try always to associate it with good things: affection, approval and fun. I’m just not myself today When he is first settling in, your new pet may have problems of shyness, anxiety, restlessness, excitement, crying or barking. Physical symptoms

House-sitting can be a win-win for both parties, free house and pet-sitting and the experienced and checked sitters get free accommodation! To find a pet-sitter go to www.Housesit Match.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865521508. FOREVER HOME: Most dogs settle in quickly and become a member of the family. may include excessive waterdrinking, frequent urination, diarrhoea or a poor appetite. If any of these symptoms last for more than a few days call your veterinarian. Your wish is my command Be consistent. Decide on the rules and stick to them. For example, be sure you and your children understand whether or not the dog is allowed on the furniture. Does that mean all the furniture or just some of it? If you change the rules, the dog will be confused. Don’t allow him to do something one time

and forbid it the next. Basic training Obedience training can be very helpful to the adult dog and to you. However, it is not the same as training a puppy with no prior training. Your dog may have learned commands other than the ones you use. Take time for him to adjust to your commands. You can train the dog yourself or take him to an obedience class with a qualified trainer. Wait until after the first week to start formal training. The training period can be a good way to

create a strong bond between you and your dog. In addition, the dog can learn what you expect of him and how he can please you. Both of these things are very important to him. Member of the family Most dogs adjust quickly to their new families, within a week or two. Some take longer. Very few dogs are unable to adjust at all. In most cases the dog will be a well-adjusted member of the family within a month. In fact, you may find it difficult to remember a time when he wasn’t part of the family.

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They are extremely active and should be provided with a suitably large cage, ideally with multiple levels and a solid base to avoid them trapping their feet. A solid exercise wheel CHINCHILLAS are among the most suitable rocan be added, and if you let your fluff ball out for dents to be considered as a family pet, deplay time, be aware that these animals can jump spite being predominantly nocturnal. several feet in the air, squeeze through surThey are relatively low mainteprisingly small spaces, and will likely gnaw nance, quiet, and do not produce ofon wires, furniture and other items. fensive smells, while they can also Feeding should consist only of hay, become quite tame if handled from chinchilla pellets, with treats best avoided a young age, even forming a bond or offered only occasionally. Clean water with their owner. should be regularly provided and soiled Native to South America, wild hay or bedding should be removed daily examples are now extremely rare with the entire cage cleaned each week. having been hunted to near extinction, A dust bath must be offered at least with those available in the pet trade COMPANIONSHIP: These are twice a week, ideally more often, and a bred on special farms which have also sociable animals. special block of wood or pumice stone produced a range of colours in addiprovided for them to gnaw on, since their tion to the natural grey form. teeth can grow up to 30 cm per year. In Spain, the main issue is temperature, since chinchillas reChinchillas are social animals and need plenty of attention if quire a constant range of 60-75°F, meaning they are unsuitable maintained alone, but they do require gentle and careful hanfor owners without a basement, or those unwilling to use airdling and should never be shouted at or chased. conditioning during the summer.

EURO WEEKLY NEWS and HouseSitMatch are co-sponsoring a new photo competition. Send us your funny pet photo and email address and we will enter you into a free prize draw. The first 10 entrants get a free annual premium membership to HouseSitMatch.com, as either a homeowner or a house-sitter, and the winner gets their photo printed in the Euro Weekly News newspaper! What you get with your pr em i um m em ber shi p t o HouseSitMatch: 1. One year’s free access t o exper i enced pet and house- si t t er s i n 20 countries. 2. Fr ee pet - si t t i ng and house-sitting in exchange for free accommodation. 3. Help to create your adverts to find pet and housesitters. 4. Adver t s onl i ne wi t h

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Racing cars which have been converted for road use never really work. It’s like making a hardcore adult film, and then editing it so that it can be shown in British hotels. You’d just end up with a sort of half hour close up of some bloke’s sweaty face.” Some might say...

The newest Italian stallion By Matthew Elliott

MILLECAVALLI: Sleek beast. MAZZANTI debuted its Evantra Millecavalli at the 2016 Turin Auto Show on June 8, with the sleek beast promoted as the most powerful car ever made in Italy. The name is apt as Millecavalli is Italian for ‘a thousand horses’. The hypercar vision of the original Evantra has a power output of, yes you guessed it, 1,000 hp. With Ferrari’s LaFerrari stoking a measly 950 hp, the Millecavalli claims to be Italy’s most powerful prodigal son, a boast easily supported by its twin-turbocharged 7.2 litre V8 engine featuring peak torque of

885lb-ft, seeing it race from 060mph in just 2.7 seconds. It easily handles speeds in excess of 250mph and powerful brakes allow it to grind to a halt from 186mph in just seven seconds. A monocoque chassis constructed from steel and carbon brings down the weight, while Brembo carbon-ceram-

Nordic electric niche ALL petrol and diesel based cars could be banned in Norway by 2025 if a green government blueprint comes into effect. The Scandinavian country is looking to gradually phase out any nonelectric vehicles, including hybrids, and expects that in a decade only electric or hydrogen fuel cell cars will be available. Eco cars are incredibly popular in Norway, which is known for implementing progressive policies and is one of the world’s most bicycle-friendly nations.

ic brakes, OZ Racing lightweight wheel and Pirelli Trofeo tyres lend a sophisticated aesthetic and feel. “Our new hypercar is an arrival point for us,” said CEO and founder Luca Mazzanti. “Not an absolute arrival, but the result of meticulous work and a

Manx rally record is smashed MARK HIGGINS broke his own Isle of Man record for cars by completing the 38 mile course in a speedy 17 minutes and 35 seconds, at an average speed of 128.73 mph. The time is a solid 80 seconds ahead of the previous official record Higgins set back in 2014. Driving a highly modified Subaru WRX STI with nearly 600 hp, Higgins had a massive advantage over his previous attempts in rustier vehicles. Higgins has won the British Rally Championship three times and is also a professional stunt driver, but isn’t the fastest on the island with biker Michael Dunlop managing a lightning fast 16 minutes 58 seconds on a BMW S1000 RR Superbike. A video of Higgin’s recordbreaking run will soon be released by Subaru.

refining process started since the delivery of the Evantra project. I strongly believe a car manufacturer shouldn’t be completely satisfied by the results just achieved and should always aim to perfect them .” The car on display in Turin

was a prototype. Plans are afoot to test it on premier racetracks across the world to fine tune it for limited production. Mazzanti has often been overshadowed by rival Italian manufacturers but has grown reputation an elite manufacturer of quality handcrafted cars.

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Hackers expose car flaws A SERIOUS security breach has forced Mitsubishi to recall 100,000 Outlander hybrid cars after hackers managed to turn off the car’s alarm and drain its battery. The Outlander uses wifi to allow drivers to access and change certain features remotely but it is less secure than other methods such as the GSM web service. The hack was conducted by a security expert who works for consumer and driver interests in ensuring their cars and personal data is protected. He also found that hackers could locate a car they were interested in easily using the same technology. Cybersecurity is fast becoming of chief concern to engineers working on newgeneration interactive cars.

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JAGUAR: Rebuilding nine models after they were destroyed by a fire at their plant. By Matthew Elliott JAGUAR caught the attention of motoring enthusiasts last year when it announced plans to finish the legendary XKSS 1957 series. A huge fire at the company World War Two era assembly plant had destroyed nine of

the 25 original models, leaving just 16 in existence, one of which was bought by Steve McQueen. Rebuilding those nine is expected to be a mountainous challenge but the firm expects completion in around six months and has already sold the vehicles, at €1.3

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FOOTBALL • Hosts France began the Euro Championships by beating Romania 2-1 in Paris. Olivier Giroud headed their first goal but it was Dimitri Payet’s brilliant late winner which stole the show. • Other early group games saw England concede a 92nd m i n u t e equaliser

against Russia (1-1)… Wales claimed their first major championship win for 58 years by beating Slovakia 2-1… Northern Ireland succumbed 1-0 to Poland, Croatia squeezed past Turkey 1-0, Switzerland beat Albania 1-0 and Germany defeated Ukraine 2-0. • Belgium lost to Italy 2-0, the Republic of Ireland drew 1-1 with Sweden and Spain scraped past the Czech Republic 1-0 on Monday, and coming up, it’s England v Wales, Germany v Poland and Ukraine v Northern Ireland (today), Italy v Sweden and Spain v Turkey (tomorrow) and Belgium v Republic of Ireland and Portugal v Austria (on Saturday). • Group games conclude next Wednesday, with the last 16 games taking place on June 25, 26 and 27 . • More worrying is the crucial fact that FIFA has stated that if there is any more violence (similar to the violence that erupted in Marseille last weekend) involving England and Russia fans (wherever they may be), then both countries COULD be eliminated from the tournament! • In Copa America, hosts USA (after beating Paraguay 1-0 with a Clint Dempsey goal) joined Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and

Venezuela in the quarter-finals. CRICKET • In the third and final Test at Lords, England scored 416 (Jonny Bairstow 167 not out) and 233-7 declared (Alex Hales 94) while Sri Lanka replied with 288 (Chris Woakes 3-31) and 78-1 (persistant rain stopped play, the Test was declared a draw). The five ODI’s between the two countries take place on June 21, 14, 26 and 29, and July 2. RUGBY UNION • Last weekend, superb England, coached by an Aussie, Eddie Jones, beat Australia 39 points to 28 in the first of three Tests down under. Also New Zealand defeated plucky Wales 39-21, and 14-man Ireland (who had CJ Stander sent off) pulled off a memorable and historic 26-20 victory in South Africa. The next games, including Japan-Scotland, take place on Saturday, when England will be hoping to record their first-ever series win in Australia. RUGBY LEAGUE • After 18 games, it’s looking mighty tight at the top of Rugby’s Super League with Hull FC (28 points), Catalan Dragons (26), Wigan Warriors (26) and Warrington Wolves (24) all in the mix. GOLF • The US Open starts today at the Oakmount CC in Penn-

sylvania and the initial threeplayer groups include Danny Willett, Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler, Jordan Speith, Zach Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson, Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson and Jason Day, Adam Scott and Louis Oosthuizen. FORMULA ONE • Last Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal was won by Lewis Hamilton with Sebastian Vettel second and Valtteri Bottas third. Nico Rosberg now leads the driver’s championship by just nine points from his Mercedes team-mate Hamilton, who dedicated his fifth victory in Canada to the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. Former champion Vettel actually complained to the stewards that back-markers were in his way… he hasn’t got the right of way on any one given track, has he? And Jensen Button wasn’t a happy chappie after his engine ‘blew up’ on the same track for the second year running. • This Sunday, the cars, drivers and crews are in the Azerbaijan capital of Baku for the European Grand Prix. TENNIS • The Aegon tournament at Queen’s club is taking place right now, ahead of the Wimbledon fortnight which starts on Monday, June 27. Youngster Dominic Thiem is the player in form after beating Roger Federer in the re-

LEWIS HAMILTON: Won in Montreal. GARETH BALE: Scored for Wales.

DID YOU KNOW Fifty years ago, England drew their first World Cup game 0-0 with Uruguay, but still went on to win the trophy. And former West Indian fast bowler Courtney Walsh holds the record for having most ducks in Test cricket – 43.

cent Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart, but Andy Murray (who has re-engaged Ivan Lendl as his coach), Stan Wawrinka, Juan Martin Del Potro and world number one Novak Djokovic, plus females Serena Williams and young Spaniard Garbiñe Muguruza are all capable of becoming champions. HORSE RACING • Over 200,000 enthusiastic racegoers are expected to attend the annual five-day

ENGLAND: Won the first Test against Australia. Royal Ascot meeting, which started on Tuesday and ends on Saturday. My each-way tip in today’s Gold Cup is Mizzou, trained by Luca Cumani.

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Premier League fixtures revealed By Matthew Elliott REIGNING champions Leicester City will travel to newly promoted Hull City for the first game of their premier league title defence on Saturday, August 13. As unlikely as that sentence might have sounded at the beginning of a engaging and unpredictable 2015/2016 campaign, Leicester’s day may well be overshadowed by an intriguing fixture list for the first day of the new season. Jose ‘The Special One’ Mourinho will kick-off his Manchester United tenure at

sunny Bournemouth, while his old El Classico nemesis Pep Guardiola stays home in Manchester to take on a Sunderland side that narrowly avoided the drop. At the Emirates, Arsenal and Liverpool will engage in an early battle of top-four contenders, while London rivals Chelsea and West Ham will see new manager Antonio Conte try and shake off the blues from a disappointing season by pitting his talent against a strong Hammers side that will be looking to improve on last season’s seventh-placed finish.

Other opening fixtures see Everton play host to Tottenham at Goodison Park, new entrants Burnley test their mettle at home to Swansea, Stoke visit Middlesbrough, Southampton entertain new boys Watford, and Crystal Palace take on West Brom at home. The following weekend Foxes’ fans will see if Leicester can shake off an Arsenal side that seemed to have their number last season despite finishing second, while September 10 will see the first Manchester derby take place at Old Trafford, with the Etihad return on February 25. All eyes will be on Mourinho when he returns to Stamford Bridge on October 22 for the first time since his ignominious departure from the club he led to three Premier League titles in another of the plot twists set to make the 2016/17 season one to watch.

WINNERS: Leicester will travel to Hull for their opening fixture of the 2016/2017 campaign. The Liverpool derby will have its first leg at Goodison on December 17, and the Anfield return on April 1, while old rivals Arsenal and Tottenham do battle on November 5 and April 29 at the Emirates and White Hart

Lane respectively. The season concludes on May 21, with what should be straightforward matches for the big guns feeling the pressure of European qualification and a likely tight finish for top spot.

Champions Leicester will take on Bournemouth, Manchester United play Crystal Place, their city rivals finish at Watford, Arsenal entertain Everton, as Chelsea do Sunderland, while Tottenham travel to Hull.