Euro Weekly News - Axarquia 14 - 20 July 2016 Issue 1619 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1619

14 - 20 July 2016

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

Bomb scare on the beach

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Cigarette clean-up ALMUÑECAR has declared war on smokers who leave their cigarette ends on the beaches, and is doing battle

by distributing ashtrays to beachgoers and informing them of how much they contaminate. See page 2

Shining light THE old lighthouse in Torre del Mar is to be refurbished in an attempt to meet public demand and bring the emblematic building back to life.

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Culprit sought POLICE are hunting for a fishing boat believed to have caused a fuel stain which

forced a Torrox beach to be closed to bathers on Monday See page 5 morning.

Water worries By Eleanor Hawkins Locals a n d v i si t o r s a lik e w ere s e n t i n t o a p a n ic o n Tuesday afternoon (July 12) when a swimmer raised the alert on Salobreña beach, after spotting what was initially thought to be a bomb in the water. The suspicious artifact was collected and brought to shore, where it was placed inside a Civil Protection hut and the bomb squad called out. Although the Local Police and Guardia Civil thought it looked like a military flare, for safety reasons emergency protocols were activated and the area evacuated and cordoned off.

Whether on the sand, in the sea or in bars and nearby businesses, everyone between El Campano beach bar and Mare Nostrum along the seafront, and as far up Avenida del Mediterraneo at the first roundabout, were ordered to leave, and the area sealed off to await the arrival of specialist Tedax (Guardia Civil bomb squad) teams. Upon arrival, the Tedax officers analysed the artifact, confirmed that it was a canister containing red phosphorus often used as flares in military exercises at sea, and decided to carry out a controlled detonation just after 10.15pm. As it was not a bomb the

explosion was not a serious one, officers later reported, although onlookers were impressed by the loud bang and large amount of smoke it produced. Local Mayor Maria Eugenia Rufino said: “The riskiest part was when the artifact was manipulated as there was a danger of it exploding which made people panic, but once the specialists arrived they took control and dealt with it. I would like to congratulate everyone involved for their diligent work

under the guidance of the Guardia Civil.” Although intensive cleaning work was underway on the beach the following day, beachgoers have been warned to be careful just in case any fragments have been missed on the sand which could cause injuries.

ALMUÑECAR Council has asked the Junta de Andalucia regional government for help as it is worried about water resources. A severe drought this year is expected to affect thouSee page 7 sands of hectares of crops.

Tragic find A DAUGHTER was devastated to find the bodies of her elderly parents in Frigiliana on Tuesday morning (July

12). The man is believed to have killed his wife and then himself. See page 8

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Bathers’ concern AS the second weekend of the month saw beaches along the coast start to fill up, locals and visitors to Carchuna and Calahonda were worried to note that there were still no lifeguards on duty.

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Fighting fag ends

As bathers complained they felt unsafe and beach bar owners complained that people were going elsewhere instead, the council continued to try and reach an agreement to get the lifeguard posts manned.

Modern technology FIBRE optics are now available to 70 per cent of the population of Velez-Malaga as work is complete in the town centre, Torre del Mar and Caleta de Velez and continues in Benajarafe, Chilches and Mezquitilla. In the next few days the providers also intend to begin connecting Almayate.

Beach festival a hit TORRE DEL MAR’s Weekend Beach Festival, which ran from July 6-9, was a great success, local authorities have reported. An average of 30,000 people per day attended the festival, which attracted top performers from across

Spain and further afield, filling local accommodation 100 per cent, Tourism councillor and deputy mayor Jesus Perez Atencia reported, and leaving an estimated €2.5 million in income for local businesses.

INFORMATION CAMPAIGN: Included distribution of conical ashtrays amongst bathers and beachgoers. By Eleanor Hawkins ALMUÑECAR has launched a war aga ins t fa g e nds on beaches with an information campaign and distribution of conical ashtrays amongst bathers and beachgoers part

of the plan. The campaign began on Playa Puerta del Mar, Environmental councillor Luis Aragon explained, and was to spread to other beaches in the area during this week. Aragon stressed the impor-

tance of stopping people from leaving cigarette butts on the sand due to their negative impact on the environment and reminded smokers as he personally handed out the green plastic ashtrays that a single fag end can con-

taminate up to 50 litres of water. A stand was also set up on the same beach to distribute containers for used cooking oil and leaflets with tips on how to help protect local flora and fauna.

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Beacon restoration is finally happening

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THE dilapidated lighthouse in Torre del Mar is set to be refurbished, after the Velez-Malaga Council awarded a €50,000 contract to optimistic local company Atico Metal, who say that the work will be complete within two months. Scheduled to begin this week, the refurbishment is “necessary now as a historical revindication of the town, to undertake the restoration of an emblematic building,” according to deputy mayor, Jesus Perez Atencia. The planned jobs include rehabilitation of the interior and exterior of the building, plus the adjacent booth, while the spiral staircase will be repaired, as the council plan to install a small information centre and plaques.

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RUN-DOWN: The lighthouse in Torre del Mar.

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Time Out 38 - 39

Health & Beauty 40 - 41

Social Scene 42 - 43

Property 44

Homes & Gardens 47

Pets 48

Services 50 - 52

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Motoring 54

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Girl survives plummet A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD girl miraculously survived an enormous fall, as she plummeted from a seventh floor apartment in the Malaga City district of El Ejido. The child, who suffers from Down Syndrome, was incredibly fortunate as a ground-floor awning cushioned the tumble, before she slammed into

the roof of a parked car, leading a number of local residents to alert the police. Witnesses said that the victim was conscious but crying as she was taken to hospital, with doctors later saying that head injuries and a broken arm suffered during the impact were miraculously not life-threatening.

National Police have now taken over an investigation to clarify what happened, with initial reports suggesting that the fall may have occurred as she tried to look out of the window while her father had popped to a local shop. For the time being, she remains under surveillance in Malaga’s Maternal Infantile Hospital.

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Police hunt for fuel stain culprit By Eleanor Hawkins THE sea had to be put out of bounds at the western end of Torrox for an hour and a half on Monday (July 11) due to a one-kilometre-long fuel stain that spread between El Morche and the Gui River at the border with Velez-Malaga. The alarm went up when the stain was spotted by

bathers and lifeguards at about 11.30am, and as red flags went up people were told to stay away from the water as the authorities worked to clear the fuel. Seprona, the Guardia Civil’s nature protection branch, is investigating the incident, believed to have been caused by a fishing boat cleaning out its tanks first thing in the

morning, and is trying to identify the suspected boat at La Caleta de Velez fishing port. Torrox Mayor Oscar Medina said he hoped the culprits were found as soon as possible. “We live in a tourist area which also has a fishing port, but we can’t allow this type of thing to happen,” the mayor stressed.

Firm fined for illegal dumping of mineral oil A LOCAL asphalting company, Cofer Asfaltos SL, has been fined €300,508 by the regional government for having buried 300 litres of used mineral oil near Currumbico residential complex in Almuñecar. The illegal dumping, discovered in March 2014 following investigations and analysis by

the regional Environmental department, is considered a serious offence under the Law of Integral Management of Environmental Quality, and the corresponding report underlines the risk of disposing of this type of waste. The company was ordered to clean the area and remove all affected earth and stones.

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Provisional summer parking provided

INCREASED VEHICLES: The car parks have capacity for dozens of cars. By Eleanor Hawkins LA HERRADURA and Almuñecar now have provisional parking facilities for the summer season, the council has announced. Grounds by the Jate river

with access from Paseo Andres Segovia in La Herradura, and by the health centre with access from Calle Hurtado de Mendoza in Almuñecar have been prepared to help cater for the increased numbers of vehicles expect-

ed in the area over the season, especially at weekends. The car parks, which will be open during the day and have capacity for dozens of cars, will be managed by charities and associations including ARDA and Caritas.

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It’s now time for some action THE mayoress of Almuñecar, Trinidad Herrera Lorent, has launched an impassioned plea to the Junta de Andalucia regional government to come to the municipality’s immediate aid, via a letter to the Territorial Delegate for the Environment which the EWN has seen. The letter paints a somewhat bleak picture regarding water resources in the area, and a lack of urgency and effort by the Junta to resolve the crisis. In it, the official highlights the importance of agriculture to the Costa Tropical’s economy, and calls for assistance to improve the area’s inefficient water infrastructure, which she describes as “a crucial issue for the region.” Representatives of all major political parties are unanimous in their support, and they have worked together with the Commission of Irrigators from Almuñecar, Jete, and Otivar to form a second commission entitled ‘Right bank of the Rio Verde’ in or-

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BONE DRY: The Rio Verde near Jete. der to present a united front. The valley suffers issues each summer, but this year is set for a severe drought which “may devastate 11,950

hectares of crops”, and bring about the catastrophic intrusion of seawater into the river’s aquifier. Despite numerous public pe-

titions organised by Costa Tropical councils and the two commissions, emergency measures have not been implemented, leading to this letter,

which requests that the Junta study the need to officially declare an alert of drought in the area of the Verde and Jete valleys. The proposed actions follow the Emergency Management and Water Acts of Andalucia, with the latter stating that, by law, the Junta must provide funding to begin infrastructure work for the modernisation of irrigation systems, since they should be considered ‘works of interest’ to Andalucia. The mayoress requests that the Junta speak with the national administration in order to release these funds, but that they should alter the criteria by which funding is only granted

following a fully-approved plan, since this is an emergency and a draft should suffice for now. She also urges the Junta to send readings from their piezometers with the “utmost urgency,” since the council have not received any updates since February and it is vital that they are able to monitor the state of the aquifier given the current crisis. Finally, the official pleads with the Junta to “conserve and adapt” the riverbeds and public channels in Almuñecar and La Herradura, as per Article 25 of the Local Government Law and ruling by the High Court of Justice.

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Two found dead By Eleanor Hawkins THE bodies of a married c ouple in the ir 70s w e re found a t the ir Frigilia na country property on Tuesday morning (July 12) by the ir da ughte r, w ho ha d gone to look for them after not finding the m a t the ir home in the village. W hile the re s ults of a

post-mortem examination will be required to confirm the causes of the deaths, the Guardia Civil stated that the m an i s bel i eved t o have strangled his wife inside their car before leaving a note of apology explaining that she was ill and committing suicide nearby. As the local council declared two official days of

mourning and held a minute of silence outside the town hall on Wednesday, Mayor Jose Antonio Gonzalez asked for caution until official investigation results are released. However if initial suspicions are correct this is the fourth case of a woman dyi ng at t he hands of her partner in Malaga Province so far this year.

Wired for what lies ahead AROUND 70 per cent of Velez-Malaga, Torre del Mar, and Caleta de Velez now has access to a super-speedy fibre optic internet connection, and New Technologies councillor, Ana Campos, has been doing the rounds to lo ok at m en i nstalling wires in the ground. She stresses that “the work continues apace, and this technology represents a major connections breakthrough, with residents and entrepreneurs benefiting

alike.” Installation in Benajarafe, Chilches, and Mezquitilla is already underway, and the ever-expanding network is due to reach Almayate “in the next few days.” Campos reckons that the technology “will be valid for the next 90 years,” since Spain is the first country in Europe to adopt the FTTH version, which carries optical fibres all the way to the home or premises.

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FRONT RUNNERS: Council members and Ecovidria reps hook up.

No glass ceiling By Matt Ford ALMUÑECAR is showing up other coastal municipalities by pioneering the recycling of glass, as the Environmental Department has added new ‘Ecovidrio’ trucks to its fleet of cleaning vehicles. Ecovidrio spokesman, Jesus Gutierrez, announced that the municipality will be the

first in Malaga Province to employ its services during its feria celebrations, during both the day and night events, as he unveiled the new lorries at a presentation in Salobreña. Since 2011, Almuñecar has improved its glass recycling to the point where it now processes four times more

than before, and 18 new containers will now be installed to cope with the increased demand and feria crowds. Almuñecar was already a trail-blazer via its ‘Door to Door’ glass collection campaign for bars and restaurants, with citizens now set to benefit further from this new scheme.

Push the boat out THE Balearia shipping company has announced that it is to launch a series of new itineraries linking Motril and Almeria with Melilla from late July until September. Two or three daily services will be scheduled, depending on demand, with the high-speed ferry ‘Pinar del Rio’ completing the voyage in three hours. The vessel can take 450 passengers and 80 vehicles, ensuring a speedy, reliable and quality service, according to the firm’s president, Adolfo Utor, who added the intention to “strengthen connections with some regular services operated by a fast boat.” Prices should also be more competitive following the introduction of the new routes. A decision about extending services into the winter will be deferred until September.

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Youth photograp By Sam Croft BUDDING photographers in La Herradura and Almuñecar are in luck, as the Amigos Del Mar photography competition has now kicked off. There are some great prizes and organisers are keen to get as many entrants as possible involved before the competition closes on July 31. The idea behind the contest is to get local children and youths thinking about what nature means to them, with a specific focus on sea and marine landscapes. Anyone under 18 can enter, and the photo must be related to the sea in some way. Specifically, the theme this year is ‘Sea of life: so close, so fragile.’ Prizes will be awarded in three categories: under 10s, 1114 years and 15-18 years, and all photos will be displayed alongside those from the European Championship of Underwater Photography at the Civic Centre in La Herradura. First prize is a digital HD Action-cam and A4 colour print of the entrant’s photo, second prize is a kit lens for a mobile phone and A4 colour print of the entrant’s photo, and third prize is a photography book and colour print of the entrant’s photo. All submissions (only one per participant) must be sent with a title and explanation to concursofotosdel mar@gmail.com including the entrant’s name and address, date of birth and telephone number. Maximum file size is 10MB. For further information, interviews or comment, please contact Chloe Pettersson on concursofotosdel mar@gmail.com or 677 611 528.

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MANCHITAS: By Lucia Alamaninos Vilchez (13).

SERENIDAD (Serenity): By Carmen Garcia Garcia (16).

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By Matt Ford BENAMOCARRA will be the scene for a spot of bullfighting on Saturday July 30, with Salfordborn British torero Frank Evans, known as ‘El Ingles,’ topping the bill. The son of a butcher, he was once George Best’s unofficial agent and played professional rugby league for eight years, but became hooked on bullfighting after attending an event in Granada during the early 1960s. In 1964 he attended a training school in Valencia, but his first public fight was a shambles, his face redder than his cape as his bovine adversary made off with it, leaving a group of schoolchildren to recover it for him. By 1969, after just three fights,

he returned to the UK with his tail between his legs, but 10 years later he was fighting professionally, drawing large crowds despite not being highly ranked, which led the owner of the Benalmadena ring to give him regular slots. By 1991 he had achieved his dream of becoming a matador, and in 2003 he was world number 63 out of 10,000 registered fighters, although he was forced to announce his retirement in 2005 due to arthritis in his knee. He subsequently had a replacement titanium joint installed, and later underwent a quadruple heart bypass, but he continued to hone his skills, using a shopping trolley filled with hay and a wooden bull on a bicycle wheel, pushed by a fiercely mooing man, to practise. He returned to the ring in 2009,

polishing off two bulls in Benalmadena, at which point he became the star of a Channel 4 documentary entitled ‘The Buspass Bullfighter,’ and also hit the news in 2014, when a €550,000 cannabis farm was discovered in the attic of his Salford mansion, which he was renting out at the time. Now aged 73, Frank appears to have no intention to quit the controversial sport, and is currently the only professional British bullfighter. He will appear in Benamocarra alongside Cadiz fighter Manuel Barea, better known as ‘El Arqueño.’

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THAT’S BULL: Frank has bee n gored six times, including through the buttock.

Lean and green THE Velez-Malaga Council has completed remodelling and improvement work in the garden area of the Santa Maria Church. Parks and Gardens Councillor Marcelino Mendez-Trelles visited the site of the project, and expressed his satisfaction at

a job well done. The work consisted of “repositioning plants, pruning, maintenance, irrigation, and general clean-up.” Part of a general employment programme it has created work for 35 people and has an overall budget of €152,604.

Q for quality HORNILLO beach, located in Almayate, has become the latest beach in VelezMalaga to receive certification for its high level of environmental quality. Deputy mayor of Torre del Mar and Beaches Councillor Jesus Atencia recently announced the news and unfurled the ‘Ecoplayas’ (‘Ecobeaches’) flag of which the beach will now be a proud owner. Velez-Malaga already has ‘Ecoplayas’ flags in Torre del Mar, Caleta and Benjarafe. Ecoplayas flags are designed to recognise coastal areas which are environmentally sustainable and have a high emphasis on quality and preserving the natural surroundings. Hornillo was also singled out for being “one of the few unspoiled areas left in the province.”

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Rising to the challenge By Gemma Elvins-Quinn ‘KEEP calm and carry on,’ that’s the message to British residents in Spain from Ambassador Simon Manley after the referendum vote to leave the EU. With many worried about how the exit will affect their rights and life in Spain as a British citizen, the Ambassador urged people not to worry, explaining that currently nothing’s changed “in terms of rights and regulations for people and businesses, that’s important for people to understand.” Speaking to the Euro Weekly News in Murcia City, he said to move out of the EU “presents challenges but opportunities too; global opportunities for potential new UK free trade deals in emerging economies like China and India and traditional allies like Australia and New Zealand. We’ll weather the current uncertainty I’m sure, we will come through this stronger at the end of the day.”

KEEP CALM: Ambassador Simon Manley (right) with Honorary Consul for Murcia, Antonio Berdonces Vivancos.

The Ambassador, in Murcia at the inauguration of the new research and development centre of AMC, was also meeting local business leaders to further promote that despite the UK’s vote to leave the EU, it

was still very much open for business: “The UK’s a big export market for Murcian companies and is an important place for Murcia and other companies to invest in. In these moments it’s really important to offer the message of continuity and tranquillity. “The UK’s a great place to do business and where we’ve deliberately created a pro-business environment not just to enable creation of new businesses but to attract foreign investors. “We’re determined to maintain that and be a place where business can invest, grow and succeed.” The Ambassador has spoken with Regional Presidents where large numbers of British nationals reside and he said whilst it was clear it wasn’t the decision they wanted, “they recognise the strength of the British economy because it offers them opportunities to develop and succeed in business. They’re also issuing reassurance to Spanish nationals in the UK and Spanish businesses.”

Bigwigs absolved of planning regulations crimes FORMER mayor of Competa, Leovigildo Lopez, and various councillors and architects have been absolved of a crime against planning regulations by Malaga’s number six criminal court. The former mayor, along with three

However the judge declared that the documentation provided proved that the farms were indeed active and the Junta de Andalucia regional government had not complained.”

councillors, the constructor, the municipal architect and the architect in charge of construction were accused by the public prosecutor, who intends to appeal the decision, of issuing and receiving five licences for illegal homes, by bending rules which allowed

for homes to be built on active farms. However the judge declared that the documentation provided proved that the farms were indeed active and the Junta de Andalucia regional government had not complained.

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Animal abuse THE National Police have arrested a man in Rincon de la Victoria as the presumed perpetrator of the crimes of animal abuse and maltreatment. The man is alleged to have mistreated and neglected 19 dogs and seven sheep that he was keeping in a farmhouse in the area. Reports from the Provincial Police Headquarters indicated that some of the animals were suffering from incurable infectious diseases due to the extent of their injuries. In addition, the farmhouse did not have the proper licensing or the space to house all the animals, and many of the materials used in the construction of the building were deemed to have a negative effect on the animals’ health. The investigation began after various citizens tipped off the police about the situation after becoming aware of what was going on.

Dali lovers rejoice By Sam Croft THE temporary exhibition ‘Salvador Dali: Graphic Art’ has arrived in Rincon de la Victoria. The show, which has been organised through the La Termica cultural centre, is exclusive to Malaga Province, and can be seen from Tuesday to Saturday from 11.30am to 1pm and from 6.30pm to 10pm and on Sundays from 11.30am to 1pm. It consists of 32 pieces, most of which were created at the end of the 70’s and the beginning of the 80’s, when the eccentric painter was beginning to turn to the passing of time and death as recurring themes in his work. Meanwhile, the character of Don Quixote will be given prominent focus in the exhibition. Dali was fascinated by Quixote and over the course of his career created several works of art dedicated to the iconic character. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes (the author of Don Quixote). The exhibition will go on until August 7.

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Less debt THE current Velez-Malaga Council has managed to reduce the town’s debt by 20.4 per cent during its first year in office. According to a report by the general treasury, the current debt sits at €87,495,289, down from €109,923,425 a year ago.

Tragic death A 19-YEAR-OLD passed away last week after plunging to his death from a balcony in El Morche. Alvaro Garcia had been visiting from Jaen to enjoy the third Weekend Beach Festival.

Padel benefit THE registration period for the eigth Almuñecar Padel Benefit Tournament is now open. The tournament will take place in the municipal padel courts in the Francisco Bonet stadium between July 24 and July 30.

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Peace may be near IN an unexpected twist, a long-standing conflict between residents of Paraiso del Sol in Añoreta, Rincon de la Vic t o r i a , a n d a sp o rts complex may be nearing its end. Since the five-court pad e l t e n n i s c o m p le x ope n e d i n Se p t e m b er 2012 opposite the residential complex, residen t s h a v e b e e n co mplai n i n g o f e x c e ss iv e noise and light contamination, and many have gone as far as to put their homes on the market claiming they cannot bear it any more. Although the Paraiso del So l g r o u p wo n an initial court case against the complex, the local cou n c i l a p p e a l e d th e sentence and activities were allowed to continue. However now, after investigating the complex , t h e c o u n c i l h a s

discovered that its facilities d o n o t mee t th e conditions of the licence as changing rooms and a kiosk has been built outside the boundaries of the plot. A t th e las t p le n ary s es s io n a mo tio n b y Town Planning Councillo r A n to n io S an ch ez saw cancellation of the complex’s licence unanimously approved. Now, the council rep o rted , th e co mp le x managed by Pinos del Padel SL must close and will have one month to p re s e n t a d emo litio n plan and a further two months to carry it out. Ernesto Calle, Pinos del Padel’s lawyer, stated meanwhile that the company had yet to receive official notification and said once this arrived it would attempt n e g o tia tio n s to s o lv e p ro b le ms a n d a v o id closing.

Something smells a little bit fishy By Eleanor Hawkins MORE than 20 containers for fish remains have been distributed to beach bars and restaurants by Rincon de la Victoria Council’s Environmental Department, councillor Jose Maria Gomez Muñoz has reported. The initiative, the first of its kind in the coastal town, aims to encourage bar and restaurant owners to use these special containers to reduce the fishy smell, which occurs on the streets particularly during hot weather. The containers, with 120litre capacity, have been provided to beachside businesses and door-to-door collections will be undertaken by the cleaning service, the councillor explained. Also, 30 new glass recycling containers have been placed near the coastal bars and restaurants to make it easier for them to dispose of their waste.

RUBBISH: New bins will help dispose of waste.

Local mayor Encarnacion Anaya said that the initiative had sparked great interest and should improve the area’s image. “It is our duty and re-

sponsibility to take care of all these aspects which can all affect the quality of service to locals and visitors,” the mayor stressed.

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Additions to beach facilities VARIOUS additions and improvements have been made on the Caleta de Velez beach known as Playa de las Palmeras, including construction of a children’s playground and a beach football pitch, Velez-Malaga Council has reported. There have also been three baby-changing facilities provided, Beaches councillor David Vilches explained. “We are working to continue improving the quality of our beaches and providing more things for locals and visitors to enjoy,” the councillor commented. The playground has five pieces of apparatus including a slide apt for ages zero to six, and the football pitch is fenced off and covers a 30-by-16-metre area, Vilches reported.

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Propaganda SWEDEN: Russia has accused Sweden of spreading propaganda about a Russian threat after high-ranking defence officials voiced concern about the country’s military activities.

No cruising SWEDEN: Will not host asylum seekers aboard a luxury cruise vessel owned by a USbased Swedish shipping magnate, as originally planned, as it had not secured the necessary permits.

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Low-cost is best LIDL has beaten high street rivals to be named supermarket of the year in the UK in the Good Housekeeping Institute awards. Aldi and Waitrose were runners up but the ‘big four’ Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons missed out.

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check-in forcing hundreds to miss their flights. First and business class passengers were the worst affected.

Not guilty FORMER PR guru Max Clifford has been cleared of indecent assault of a 17-year-old girl after his accuser’s mother told a jury even she did not believe her daughter’s claim. He is currently serving an eight-year prison term for assault.

Loch crash TWO toddlers died when their car plunged into a loch near Oban in Scotland. A woman, aged 36, believed to be their mother, survived the crash.

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HIGH STREET: Lidl named supermarket of the year.

THERE was travel chaos at Heathrow airport as a computer glitch in the new BA system caused two-hour queues at

NORWAY: Prime Minister Erna Solberg has said the Nordic nation will not enter into any agreements with Britain until its exit from the EU is finalised.

NORWAY: The owner of Norwegian Air Shuttle has apologised to all passengers who have had their holiday plans ruined by the airline’s recent cancellations due to pilot shortages and aviation strikes in France.

TWO men were found guilty of sexual assault on New Year’s Eve in Cologne and handed probationary sentences. Hundreds of women reported being sexually assaulted in Cologne over New Year to police.

Most wanted A HACKER got in to the Interpol website and added Interior Minister Markus Ulbig to the ‘most wanted’ pages. The hacker has already exposed holes in the FBI’s and NSA’s digital security.

Daesh arrest

VOLUNTARY fire departments across Germany are desperate for new recruits and refugees are quickly taking advantage of the opportunity for greater integration.

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Child abuse

DENMARK: Human trafficking is increasing in Denmark with the number of people being sold into involuntary service as sex workers never higher in Denmark. Officials identified 93 trafficking victims in 2015. In 2007, that number was just 17.

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GERMAN prosecutors said they have arrested an alleged Algerian Daesh group militant. He was already in custody when the intelligence service identified him as a Daesh suspect.

No deal

NORWAY: A Swedish businessman based in Oslo is facing trial in Norway. He is accused of sexually abusing a 13-yearold girl in Thailand for several years after meeting her in 2008.

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NEW BOOM: Is thought to be linked to low mortgage interest rates.

House sales on a high HOUSE sales hit new records with 42,800 transactions in the second quarter of 2016. The previous high was in 2006 and the new boom is probably linked to low mortgage interest rates.

Jail break THE number of people in prison in the Netherlands fell by 27 per cent between 2011 and 2015 to just over 11,000. There was also a 55 per cent

DUTCH PRESS drop in the number of under-17s sentenced to youth detention.

Building deaths FORTY-TWO construction site workers were killed in accidents at work in the first six months of this

year; a rise of more than 50 per cent compared to last year. A report said the increase is largely due to the upturn in the construction sector following the economic crisis.

Service connection PUBLIC transport companies have pledged to join up services in the Netherlands’ main urban belt so people can get from the four major cities within an hour.

MEETINGS are being held this week to discuss the future of Berlin’s old airports, including Schönefeld and Tegel, which are still scheduled for new uses in 2018 as the new BER airport still has no opening date.

Twin compensation A MUNICH family reached a €90,000 settlement with their gynaecologist after the woman’s birth control implant failed and resulted in a twin pregnancy. The 32-year-old woman was already a mother of two.

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FIJI SHOCK: Body parts were washed up on a Pacific island beach. FIJI was in shock after body parts from a retired Russian couple washed up on the shore of one of the Pacific island’s most beautiful beaches. Yuriy Shipulin and his wife Nataliya were killed and mutilated with investigators considering whether debtors were behind the murder.

Educating Putin MILLIONS of schoolchildren will be instructed to read a new judo book partly written by president Putin. Gentle Way will be distributed to children from the first to fourth grades and promotes a healthy, active lifestyle ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Common concern ERSTWHILE enemies Tu r k e y a n d R u s s i a m a y well come to a rapprochement after reports suggested that the Istanbul airport bombers were from Chechnya. Both countries have b e e n t a rg e t e d b y I s l a m i c extremism although serious differences remain in their respective Syria policies,

Telly tyranny AN apprentice style reality televi si on show wi l l be used by Chechen despot Ramzan Kadyrov t o sel ect a new assi st ant . The televised trials will see desperate women lay tables and perform other feminine functions while the narcissistic politician shows off his physical prowess Putin style.

RAMZAN KADYROV: Searching for a new assistant.

h i g h l i g h t e d b y Tu r k e y ’s downing of a Russian fighter jet.

Wise owls “KEEP calm but I told you so” tweeted the Russian embassy in London after the publication of the Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war. The Kremlin opposed the American-led war joined by Britain, which it described as “unjust and dangerous,” and unfortunately saw its wariness vindicated.

Why us? RESEARCH aimed at countering Russophobia and understanding western

plans to destroy the Russian soul has been promised by the Ministry of Culture. Anti-Russian attitudes in the media will be one of the key priorities for investigation as the country continues to be swamped in a propaganda war with the Americans.

Odd squad THE Russian Olympic committee has named the 68 strong team of athletes it wants to send to the 2016 games, despite them all being banned due to systemic corruption and doping allegations. Some individual athletes will be able to appeal against the decision but the country’s name is mud.

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Spain still in trouble with the EU By John Smith HAVING waited for the results of the Spanish general election, the European Commissioners have now declared that both Portugal and Spain did not take proper measures to control their financial deficits for 2015 and are therefore taking the first steps towards possible fines by placing this statement in writing. This will in turn be debated by the

is the amount that the EU could fine Spain for missing its financial targets in 2015.

SPORTS DIRECT: Has seen incredible growth.

Sports Direct profits see fall WHEN you consider that a pair of ‘designer’ Nike Air trainers can cost as little as the equivalent of €40 in Sports Direct in the UK when compared to €100+ in Spain, it is not surprising that they have seen some incredible growth over the past few years. The problem is however that cheap prices often mean poor working conditions and the bad publicity that has surrounded the company and its

Union at a meeting of leaders and financial ministers due to be held on July 12, at which time there may be a recommendation that a fine and freezing of aid be imposed or, in light of the current high passions caused by Brexit, a possible delay in any decision until later in the year. In the event that a fine is to be imposed then there will be a 10-day period in which Spain can appeal, but if it

Today we met and agreed we would work together to build on this with a common aim to help London retain its position as the leading international financial centre,” said George Osborne, with four international banks.

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founder Mike Ashley who recently had to appear before a Commons Select Committee to explain his company’s actions and admit to some poor treatment of staff means that profits have fallen sharply. It isn’t just bad publicity but difficult trading patterns on the high streets that have seen profits drop by 8.4 per cent to £275 million (€322 million) yet shares have seen a bounce back after post Brexit drops.

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Ferrovial success SPANISH firm Ferrovial is to be entrusted with a contract to redevelop and market Denver airport which is considered to be the largest airport in size in the USA although others see a throughput of more passengers. The company has plenty of experience in working with foreign airports as it has investments in Heathrow and other UK facilities.

Taking a pounding AFTER a brief recovery soon after the referendum vote was announced, the pound has continued to slip against foreign currencies although its worst losses have been against the US dollar. It has not performed quite as badly against the euro and at the time of writing, had recovered slightly, although it is still well below pre-Brexit rates.

Car giant facing lean times TOYOTA, the world’s largest producer of cars, has reverted to a 2008 tactic by shutting down two out of eight lifts at its Tokyo headquarters, as well as adjusting air conditioning in an attempt to remind staff of the need to keep costs under control. Whilst the cost saving in real terms is

$300,000 (€271,000) is the estimated amount earned each month by hackers who have infiltrated malware into up to 10 million phones in China and Indonesia with fake advertising.

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likely to be negligible, the company believes that by taking this action it is raising awareness with employees of the need to reduce costs wherever possible to ensure that this giant of the automotive industry is able to meet the challenges of a difficult world market.

loses then it will in theory need to pay a small percentage of GDP, by the end of July. Quite how this will help the fragile Spanish economy which is still without a majority government is not clear. It is however also possible that the EU could reduce or even cancel any fine if it feels it appropriate and likely to benefit Spain (and Portugal) and the EU in the long term.

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US hackers THOSE who travel to the US will no doubt have seen one of the 1,025 branches of the Wendy’s fast food operation whose logo is a young girl with red hair and pigtails. Unfortunately, it is now red faces at the group which has announced that every one of its branches has been hit by cyber hackers with debit and credit card information stolen. The problem appears to be with an external supplier of point-of-sale systems and as yet, the chain is unable to quantify the financial cost to patrons.

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Boeing loves Britain post-Brexit

I want the message to go out loud and clear: the UK will continue to lead the world in both civil and defence aerospace.” Cameron at the opening of the long-running Farnborough Air Show on Monday, July 11, and he made a point of saying that the UK was open for business despite the referendum vote. “Whatever uncertainties our country faces, I want the message to go out loud and clear: the UK will continue to lead the world in both civil and defence aerospace,” Mr Cameron said.

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By John Smith DESPITE all of the economic doom and gloom being spread following the referendum result, one American company, Boeing, has pledged to create 2,000 new jobs in the UK as it also agrees to sell nine submarine-hunting P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the Ministry of Defence at a cost of £3 billion (€3.5 billion). In a 10-year deal, Boeing has advised that it will make the UK its European base for training, maintenance and repair for its defence aircraft. In addition, it will also build a special base for the new aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth at a cost estimated to be £100 million (€117 million). News of this deal was unveiled by David

DEFENCE DEAL: Boeing has agreed to sell nine P-8A Poseidon planes to the UK Ministry of Defence.

The Boeing corporation has been investing in Britain for the past five years with a doubling of its work force and a spend of £1.8 billion (€2.11 billion) in 2015, with the future looking particularly bright thanks to this latest announcement. Aircraft sales are expected to continue to expand both for commercial and defence purposes, and air

shows of this type do see a huge amount of money spent on future development. The government also announced that it plans to work with industry to invest an additional £365 million (€428 million) in aerospace research. With the requirement for quieter and more efficient, less polluting aircraft, it is estimated that the

two largest manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus, are not only developing large, long-haul aircraft but also have full order books for older, small capacity aircraft which have been improved and developed over the years, whilst smaller manufacturers such as Bombardier are also gaining access to the European market.

Prices up to pay National Living Wage WHILST the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) was greeted with much horror by business leaders and captains of industry, it appears that the one thing it hasn’t done is to reduce the number of jobs available. Even the Office for Budget Responsibility predicted it would lead to 60,000 job losses by 2020, but so far it appears from a new survey undertaken that employers have tended to either increase their prices or accept a reduction in profit, in order to find the funds required to pay the NLW minimum of £7.20 (€8.50) per hour to all staff over 25. According to this, the first survey of its kind to be conducted after the introduction of the NLW in April, 500 companies involved in a range of different industries were asked, just a few days before the referendum, for their opinion on how it has affected their business. Nearly 50 per cent said that the introduction of this new law had increased their costs. Of those affected, 36 per cent said that they had put

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WAGE CHANGE: The NLW has forced some business owners to increase their prices. up their prices to compensate for the higher wage cost, whilst 29 per cent said they had reduced their profits.

The encouraging news for staff was that the survey found that only 8 per cent of those surveyed had

cut paid breaks, overtime or bank holiday pay. One particular word of warning

was sounded however and that concerned uncertainty in the event that Britain voted to leave the European Union, as few companies were sure about future employment opportunities for staff as commercial income could drop dramatically. It appears that a number of large employers have reduced staff benefits in the past 12 months, but this is thought to be in anticipation of stiffer trading opportunities rather than as a means to claw back any increased salaries to comply with the NLW. Those under 25 are confusingly paid the National Minimum Wage, which for those aged 21 to 24 is £6.70 (€7.87) per hour and will not see the increase until they reach 25. A spokesman for the Department for Business told the BBC: “The government wants to move to a higher wage, lower tax and lower welfare society and the National Living Wage is a crucial part of achieving this. It is encouraging to hear that employers are investing in training and technology which will help to improve productivity.”

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Port Talbot steel needs a ‘white knight’ By John Smith WITH all of the ‘excitement’ over the result of the referendum, and the fact that Wales in general had voted in favour of leaving the European Union, the not inconsiderable matter of the potential sale or closure of the Tata Steel UK steelworks in both Port Talbot and the north of England has been somewhat sidelined by the media. The board of Tata, however, is not overlooking this momentous decision, and is meeting in India to decide how best to proceed as far as its shareholders’ best interests are concerned. Alert to this, the current Business Secretary Sajid Javid, who is not in the Conservative leadership race, travelled to Mumbai, somewhat cap in hand, to see what if anything could be salvaged for the British economy. As it happens, the Brexit wind may well have carried some good as far Port Talbot is concerned, as it is possible that thanks to the recent improvement in the price of steel, it becomes more likely to generate income for the group, thus protecting the jobs of staff there, but the massive deficit in the pension fund continues to be a major problem, although the government has offered to pass legislation to reduce pensioners’ benefits, which won’t endear it at the next election. In addition, the govern-

30.5 billion euros, the turnover for Indian-owned companies employing people in the UK last year.

ment has offered huge loans and to even take a 25 per cent shareholding if and when the Port Talbot business is sold. Any short-term delay by Tata will help employees, but as it is unlikely to invest further in the business then it becomes less of an attraction to potential purchasers. The speciality business in the north, which employs some 2,000 people in Hartlepool, Rotherham and Stockbridge, is not going to survive, and if it can’t be sold then the odds are that it will be c l o s e d down. Here is a perfect example for the Brexit sup-

porters to see whether our Commonwealth friend, India, welcomes the opportunity to support the British economy or is actually only interested in what is beneficial to its own. It must be remembered that prior to the vote, Indian-owned companies employed about 110,000 people in the UK, which saw turnover of some £26 billion (€30.5 billion) last year. Mr Javid will be travelling all over the globe in an effort to encourage external investment, but may be slightly hampered by the fact that Article 50 hasn’t been invoked, and Britain will in theory continue to be a possibly ‘lame duck’ member of the Union for two years after. On the employment front, the good news is that the government will be hiring 300 new officers, which it will use to try to negotiate trade deals around the world as a mark of its recognition of the need to find replacement financial partners.

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VILIFIED yet again. Or in the words of dear old Kenneth Williams “Infamy, infamy, they’ve all got it infa’ me!” Last week’s piece on Nicola Sturgeon indeed needed very little urging to bring down the full wrath of our feisty Scottish friends onto this old boy’s, fully anticipant head. Oddly some of the slightly more extreme responses were totally contradictory and actually guilty of exactly what they were accusing me of (“How dare you describe Alyn Smith in such derogatory terms - you nasty little s..t!”). At this point I do apologise unreservedly for referring to this man as a caber tosser; I really should have stayed with the vernacular. Outside of that, I stand by all I said. I sincerely do think the SNP has a completely

FREEDOM OF SPEECH: Leapy stands by all that he says. hidden agenda of fanatic opportunism and if not watched very carefully, will bring Scotland tumbling down very much akin to the price of North Sea oil.

Of course I have been scoffed at and vilified on numerous occasions over the years. Twenty-five years ago, when I warned that Britain was being so infiltrated with terrorists and

over run by immigrants that by the time the authorities woke up it would be ‘too late,’ I was accused of being a ‘ranting racist.’ Around that time I also wrote that

many convicted thugs were being radicalised in prisons by Islamic fanatics; an observation which was considered by many as ‘another Leapy alarmist rant’ (and I had witnessed that personally!). When Tony Blair was elected, I received plenty of stick for stating that ‘I wouldn’t trust him further than I could throw him.’ Ha! In more recent times of course, I drew plenty of hate mail when I concluded that Corbyn was hopeless and would probably last less than two years (that prophesy of course has still to come to pass!). Some years ago, I told column perusers to ‘look out for UKIP’ (derided). And when I stated that Trump was ‘underestimated’ was called, among other things, a bigoted idiot. Those seeking intellect in this column may be disappointed, but hopefully, those searching out foresight are more than suitably satiated! Keep the faith. Love Leapy, leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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SPECIAL SUMMER Amazing Axarquia - the Costa Tropical

By Sam Croft AXARQUIA is a land of treasures, some of them hidden and some of them right out there in plain view. Although those visiting the Costa del Sol often tend to head directly to the much hyped hotspots of Marbella, Fuengirola, and Torremolinos, not to mention the cosmopolitan charmer that is Malaga City itself, the truth of the matter is that only a hop, skip, and jump away there exists a wedge-shaped wonder made up of both locals and expatriates, where bustling villages sit side by side with rushing rivers, craggy mountains, and rolling fields of avocados. Nerja is arguably the crown jewel of the area: a gorgeous town full of whitewashed streets that quickly wind their way through the hearts of visitors, who can content themselves equally by lounging by the sea with a glass of white wine or diving in to the local music scene and getting lost in the nearby Nerja caves. Recently voted the most charming coastal town in Spain in a survey, Nerja’s greatest strength is that it has managed to

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Ermita Remedios, Colmenar Viejo. From page 28 maintain its Spanish spirit just as it has courted foreigners from all corners of the globe, and additionally it stands out for being the perfect size: not too big and not too small, it is welcoming and cosy without ever feeling overwhelming or too crowded. The other two large towns of the area, Velez-Malaga and Rincon de la Victoria, offer visitors a great deal of charm as well, although those feel-

ing a bit more intrepid and wanting to get in touch with their wild sides may be advised to get off the beaten track and venture into the hills, where adorable and quaint little towns like Almayate, Colmenar, and Frigiliana await them. Frigiliana in particular has begun to rake in the accolades, gaining more and more fame with each passing year for its unique beauty and singular Spanish charm. Perched atop mountain peaks and

overlooking stunning Andalucian valleys, the town has been placed on several lists honouring the most beautiful villages in Spain, including a well publicised competition carried out by chocolate juggernaut Ferrero Rocher, in which the Axarquia powerhouse came within mere inches of taking the whole contest. So there you have it: grab a chocolate, pull up a chair, and dive right in: Axarquia is waiting for you.

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7:00am Right on the Money 7:45am Garden Rescue 8:30am The Hairy Builder 9:00am The Great British Sewing Bee 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Pressure Pad 2:45pm The Big Allotment Challenge 3:45pm David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities 4:10pm Nature’s Miracle Babies 5:10pm Himalaya with Michael Palin 6:10pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm The Hairy Builder 8:00pm Great Continental Railway Journeys 9:00pm Golf 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am Normal for Norfolk 12:45am Normal for Norfolk

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. 8:30pm The Sky at Night 9:00pm The Greatest Poem of World War One 10:00pm The Banker’s Guide to Art Documentary taking an inside look at the highs takes and sometimes murky world of art collecting. 11:30pm Arena 12:30am Time Shift 1:30am Moominland Tales: The Life of Tove Jansson 2:30am The Greatest Poem of World War One 3:30am The Banker’s Guide to Art 5:00am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.

7:40am Dare to Believe 7:45am Will and Grace 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 11:00am Undercover Boss 12:00pm A Place in the Sun 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm A Place in the Sun 2:05pm Dare to Believe 2:10pm Posh Pawnbrokers 3:10pm Fifteen to One 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm The Question Jury 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm Dare to Believe 9:00pm Inside Out Homes 10:00pm Inside Birmingham Children’s Hospital 11:00pm Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 12:00am 24 Hours in A and E

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 4:15pm Aurora Teagarden Mystery: Three Bedrooms, One Corpse 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm Bargain Bride on Benefits 10:00pm Big Brother 11:00pm It’s Not Me, It’s You 11:45pm Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 12:50am Lip Sync Battle

7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Right on the Money 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Wanted 12:45pm Neighbourhood Blues 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Red Rock 3:25pm Escape to the Country 4:25pm Garden Rescue 5:10pm Flog It! 6:10pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Celebrity MasterChef 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:32pm BBC Weather 11:35pm New Tricks 12:35am Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

7:00am Right on the Money 7:45am Garden Rescue 8:30am The Hairy Builder 9:00am Attenborough’s Passion Projects 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities 2:20pm David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities 2:45pm The Big Allotment Challenge 3:45pm Tennis 8:00pm The Hairy Builder 8:30pm First Night of the Proms 9:30pm Golf 11:30pm Newsnight 12:00am Artsnight 12:30am Being the Brontes 1:30am Barbara 3:10am Frat Boys: Inside America’s Fraternities 4:10am Murdered by My Father 5:30am 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 Mike Read presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 18 February 1982. 9:00pm Sounds of the 70s An unashamed celebration of the instantly recognisable classics from the decade of love. 9:30pm First Night of the Proms 10:30pm I’m Not in Love: The Story of 10cc 11:30pm The Old Grey Whistle Test 1:00am Sounds of the 70s 1:30am Top of the Pops 2:10am I’m Not in Love: The Story of 10cc 3:10am The Old Grey Whistle Test

9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Real Stories with Ranvir Singh 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm The Investigator 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:40pm The Late Debate 12:10am Columbo. Fade in to Murder

7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:30am Psych 11:20am Scorpion 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:20pm The Hot Desk 8:30pm You’ve Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Shaun of the Dead 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Shaun of the Dead 12:05am Family Guy

7:00am Doctor in the House 7:25am Heartbeat 8:30am Where the Heart is 9:30am The Royal 10:35am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:30am Judge Judy 11:55am Murder, She Wrote 1:00pm Wycliffe 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:10pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm Doctor in the House 5:50pm On the Buses 6:20pm Man About the House 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Endeavour Crime drama series about the young Detective Constable Endeavour Morse. 11:00pm Appropriate Adult 12:30am Inspector Morse 2:40am Judge Judy 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen

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7:00am Chronicles of a Champion Golfer Chronicling the life and times of Jack Nicklaus, the Golden Bear, the American golfer who won a remarkable 18 majors during a glittering career at the top of the game. 7:30am The Open Championship Live 10:00pm The Open Highlights 12:00am The Open Official Films 1:00am The Open Highlights 3:00am The Open Official Films 4:00am The Open Highlights

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 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Gino’s Italian Escape: Islands in the Sun 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Doc Martin 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:40pm The Shawshank Redemption 2:15am Jackpot247

7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Emmerdale 10:00am Coronation Street 10:30am Psych 11:20am Scorpion 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm Coronation Street 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 7:50pm The Hot Desk 8:00pm You’ve Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Dark Knight 11:05pm FYI Daily 11:10pm The Dark Knight 1:00am Family Guy

8:30am Where the Heart is 9:35am The Royal 10:35am Judge Judy 11:55am Murder, She Wrote 1:00pm Love Your Garden 1:30pm Love Your Garden 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:05pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm Doctor in the House 5:50pm On the Buses 6:20pm Man About the House 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Birds of a Feather 9:30pm Birds of a Feather 10:00pm Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs 10:30pm Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs 11:00pm Appropriate Adult 12:35am Evil Under the Sun

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Minder Ironside Quincy, M.E. Ax Men The Chase Gunsmoke Tour de France Highlights Tour de France Live Storage Wars Ironside The Saint Drama series about the debonair crimefighter. The Saint is lured to a sinister country house. Tour de France Highlights The Motorbike Show The Spy Who Loved Me FYI Daily The Spy Who Loved Me Last Man Standing FYI Daily Last Man Standing Tour de France Highlights

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7:00am Chronicles of a Champion Golfer Born down under, Greg Norman was twice Open Champion and dominated golf for a decade. 7:30am The Open Championship Live Day two of The Open Championship from Royal Troon in Scotland. 10:00pm The Open Highlights 12:00am The Open Official Films Ahead of the 2016 Open Championship, Sky Sports recaps some of the tournament’s best contests. 1:00am The Open Highlights 3:00am The Open Official Films

NEWS

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What makes for a great marriage? Share your experience and win a bottle of Champagne Euro Weekly News

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BEING IN LOVE: Respondents believe that this is the secret to remaining together. THE British based Silversurfers web portal, which caters for all of those over 50, has run a survey asking exactly that question of their members and in total they have received 2,261 responses from couples ranging in age from 50 to 80+ from all over the UK. The results are illuminating and suggest that if you are married and reach the age of 50 then a very high percentage of marriages will continue until one of the partners dies. Highlights are that a third of over 50s have been together for more than 41 years, over half of those believe that being in love is the secret to remaining together and one in four believe that great sex is important in keeping the couple together. Another interesting fact is that 56 per cent of those who were classed as ‘Silverdaters’ went on to marry the person they met online. When it comes to marriage, it seems the over 50s are the generation to watch; with two thirds claiming they are in happy marriages with a third of them being together for a blissful 41-50 years, says a new Barometer Survey of the over 50s community of Silversurfers.com. Most of them made the right choice first time

The most important For those who didn’t last the with 70 per cent married once factor in staying course a third say that someone with just under one in four provtogether is supporting in the marriage met someone ing second time is lucky. each other through the else while 11 per cent admit to Celebrity couples such as tough times.” being incompatible from the start. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, who Online dating proves a hit with have been together for 31 years, Sting the over 50s: although only a small proand Trudie, married 24 years and Tom Hanportion have tried it (12 per cent), of those who have ks and Rita Wilson, married 28 years, could teach 56 per cent met their partner in cyberspace. Unforyoungsters such as the Beckhams and Gary Barlow tunately a third found that it was misleading saying a few tricks to keep their already strong marriages that everyone lied on their profiles. going for another 20 years. Martin Lock CEO Silversurfers, said: “It’s enSo what can they teach the younger generation couraging to see that the institution of marriage is about a happy marriage? It’s not all a bed of roses enduring and that most people of the older generaand for almost 80 per cent the most important factor tion have long and happy marriages. There’s clearly in staying together is supporting each other through no one secret to it, a combination of things keep the tough times. Honesty and trust prove to be the marriages alive, but support, friendship and lots of bedrock of a successful partnership (64 per cent) but laughter seem to be the food of love!” it’s appreciating the lighter side with lots of laughs and fun together holding 68 per cent together. Silversurfers is the leading independent porIt seems that independence is the key for some, tal for the over 50s in the UK, with fantastic arwith 10 per cent saying that not spending too much ticles, regular barometer surveys and exciting time together helps and 41 per cent certain that havpromotions and offers that can be viewed on ing their own interests different from their partner www.silversurfers.com. keeps life interesting.

would be delighted to hear from our very own ‘silver readers’ about their experiences and we invite you t o l et us have your i dea about what has kept your marriage long and happy. We are also searching for who holds the record for the longest marriage amongst all of our family of readers and are offering the chance for this happy couple to be pictured in the paper and the winning couple will also win a bott l e of Cham pagne wi t h our compliments.

Please e-mail your details to married@eu roweeklynews.com or write to us at Married, Euro Weekly News, Casa de la Prensa, Calle Moscatel 10, P-62, Poligono Industrial, Arroyo de la Miel, 29631, Benalmadena, Malaga.

Please ensure that you include your name, address and telephone number with your answer and all responses must be received by Thursday July 28.

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SUNDAY - 17 JULY

7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites 1:00pm BBC News 1:10pm Weather 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm Athletics 3:15pm Jessica Ennis-Hill: A Coach’s Story 3:45pm Tennis: Davis Cup: Serbia v GB 6:45pm BBC News 6:55pm Regional News 6:58pm Weather 7:00pm Pointless 7:50pm The Getaway Car 8:40pm The National Lottery: In It to Win It 9:30pm The Musketeers 10:25pm Casualty 11:15pm BBC News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest 1:55am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather report. 2:00am BBC News

7:00am The Women’s Football Show 7:35am Once Upon a Honeymoon 9:25am FIM: Ivanhoe 11:10am Homes Under the Hammer 12:10pm Natural World 1:00pm The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure 2:00pm The Caine Mutiny 4:00pm Coast 5:00pm Escape to the Country 5:45pm Flog It! 6:45pm Tennis 8:00pm Gardeners’ World 8:30pm Dad’s Army 9:00pm Golf 11:00pm The Rack Pack Comedy-drama charting the glory days of snooker through the eyes of two rival snooker players. 12:30am Youth in Revolt 1:55am Repo Chick 3:20am This is BBC Two

8:00pm Crossing England in a Punt: River of Dreams 9:00pm Who Were the Greeks? 10:00pm Beck 11:30pm Sinatra: All or Nothing at All 1:25am ... Sings the Great American Songbook 2:25am The Secret Life of Bob Monkhouse 3:55am Top of the Pops Tommy Vance presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 11 February 1982. 4:35am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind. More daily from 7.00pm.

6:15am Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free 6:20am Draw it! 6:45am King of Queens 7:10am King of Queens 7:35am Motorsport 8:00am Gillette World Sport 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:55am Dare to Believe 10:00am The Morning Line 11:00am Car S.O.S. 12:00pm The Superhumans Show 12:30pm The Big Bang Theory 1:00pm The Big Bang Theory 1:30pm The Big Bang Theory 1:55pm Come Dine with Me 3:00pm Channel 4 Racing 5:30pm A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 6:30pm Channel 4 News 6:55pm Dare to Believe 7:00pm Gogglesprogs 8:00pm Star Trek 10:30pm Shutter Island 1:10am Dare to Believe

6:10am Angels of Jarm 6:20am Roary the Racing Car 6:30am Milkshake! 9:25am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10:00am The Saturday Show Live 12:10pm Police Interceptors 1:10pm Police Interceptors 2:10pm Police Interceptors 3:10pm The World’s Strongest Man 4:10pm The World’s Strongest Man 5:05pm The World’s Strongest Man 6:05pm The World’s Strongest Man 7:05pm The World’s Strongest Man 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm NCIS 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Big Brother 11:00pm Live From London 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am Big Brother 5:00am Puppies Make You Laugh Out Loud

7:00am Breakfast 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 Escape to the Country 2:45pm Tennis 6:15pm Songs of Praise 6:50pm Pointless 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Fake or Fortune? 10:00pm The Secret Agent 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm One Night in 2012 - An Imagine Special 1:10am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:15am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

7:30am Great British Garden Revival 8:30am Gardeners’ World More handy horticultural tips from the gardening experts. 9:00am The Beechgrove Garden Scotland’s favourite gardening programme. 9:30am Countryfile 10:30am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:00pm Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes 12:30pm A Cook Abroad 1:30pm Triathlon World Series 2:45pm Kidnapped 4:15pm Natural World 5:15pm Natural World 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Attenborough’s Life That Glows 8:00pm Trust Me, I’m a Doctor 9:00pm Golf 11:00pm A Long Way Down 12:30am Mock the Week

8:00pm Concerto at the BBC Proms 8:30pm BBC Proms 2016 10:40pm Britain’s Wild Places 10:50pm Britain’s Wild Places 11:00pm Storyville 12:25am Time Shift Timeshift reveals the history of Antarctica, finding out why the most inhospitable place on the planet has exerted such a powerful hold on the imagination of explorers, scientists, writers and photographers. 1:25am Rich Hall’s You Can Go to Hell, I’m Going to Texas 2:55am Horizon 3:55am Time Shift

9:30am Weekend 10:25am Murder, She Wrote 12:20pm Who’s Doing the Dishes? 1:20pm ITV News and Weather 1:25pm The Wine Show 2:30pm Big Box, Little Box 3:00pm Doc Martin 4:00pm The Chase 5:00pm Midsomer Murders 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:15pm ITV News and Weather 7:30pm You’ve Been Framed! 8:00pm Catchphrase 8:45pm The Hobbit: The Desolation of S maug 11:45pm ITV News and Weather 12:05am Carry on Up the Jungle

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:20am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:05pm Catchphrase 2:05pm Ninja Warrior UK 3:05pm Kindergarten Cop 4:05pm FYI Daily 4:10pm Kindergarten Cop 5:15pm Back to the Future Part III 6:15pm FYI Daily 6:20pm Back to the Future Part III 7:35pm You’ve Got Mail 8:35pm FYI Daily 8:40pm You’ve Got Mail 10:00pm Shaun of the Dead 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Shaun of the Dead 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 1:00am Family Guy

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7:00am The Open Official Films 8:00am Chronicles of a Champion Golfer 8:30am Chronicles of a Champion Golfer A compelling documentary in which Woods talks about his 20-year involvement in The Open. 9:00am The Open Championship Live 9:00pm The Open Highlights 11:00pm The Open Official Films 12:00am The Open Highlights

9:30am Weekend 10:25am Murder, She Wrote 12:20pm Judge Rinder 1:20pm ITV News and Weather 1:25pm Rebound 2:25pm Long Lost Family 3:25pm Love Your Garden 4:30pm Midsomer Murders 6:30pm Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh 7:30pm Local News and Weather 7:45pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 9:00pm It’ll be Alright on the Night 10:00pm Casino Royale 11:30pm ITV News and Weather 11:45pm Casino Royale 1:05am River Monsters

7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:25am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:35am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:25pm Take Me Out 2:35pm The Cube 3:35pm Catchphrase 5:35pm The Flintstones 6:35pm FYI Daily 6:40pm The Flintstones 7:20pm Nanny McPhee 8:20pm FYI Daily 8:25pm Nanny McPhee 9:15pm Liar Liar 10:15pm FYI Daily 10:20pm Liar Liar 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:30am American Dad! 1:30am The Cleveland Show 2:30am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records

7:00am Movies Now The latest movie news and reviews. 7:10am A Touch of Frost 9:05am Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960’s. 10:05am Heartbeat 11:10am A Touch of Frost 1:10pm A Touch of Frost 3:15pm Inspector Morse 5:15pm The Belles of St. Trinian’s 6:15pm FYI Daily 6:20pm The Belles of St. Trinian’s 7:25pm Rosemary and Thyme 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm Lewis 1:00am Wire in the Blood 2:05am Wire in the Blood

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Judge Judy ITV3 Nightscreen Judge Judy Where the Heart is Where the Heart is Inspector Morse Agatha Christie’s Marple Foyle’s War George and Mildred FYI Daily George and Mildred The Zoo The Zoo Doc Martin Comedy drama series about a top London surgeon who developed a phobia of blood. Lewis A Touch of Frost The Jury

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Motorway Patrol Motorsport UK Shed and Buried World Superbike Highlights British Superbike Championship Highlights BRDC Formula 3 Championship Highlights Tour de France Highlights Tour de France Live Storage Wars Monster Carp The Motorbike Show Tour de France Highlights For Your Eyes Only FYI Daily For Your Eyes Only Out for Justice FYI Daily

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Shipping Wars Shipping Wars King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Frasier Frasier Frasier Sunday Brunch Dare to Believe George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Hairspray Location, Location, Location A Place in the Sun Dare to Believe Channel 4 News The Lion King Thor Dredd Dare to Believe Cutting Edge Date My Mum Dogs: Their Secret Lives Posh Pawn French Collection Dare to Believe Fifteen to One

6:15am House Doctor 6:40am Angels of Jarm 6:50am Roary the Racing Car 7:00am Milkshake! 10:55am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:30am Now That’s Funny 12:25pm Cats Make You Laugh Out Loud 3 1:25pm Innerspace 3:40pm 3 Men and a Baby 5:35pm Willow 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm Now That’s Funny 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Big Brother 11:00pm 20 Moments That Rocked the 80s 12:30am The 80s: The Best of Bad TV 1:50am Lip Sync Battle 2:15am Super Casino 4:10am GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5:00am Now That’s Funny 5:50am Wildlife SOS

Highway Patrol Ax Men Ax Men The Saint Monster Carp The Motorbike Show Tour de France Highlights Tour de France Live Storage Wars Storage Wars The Wine Show A magazine show especially for wine lovers. Tour de France Highlights River Monsters Tin Cup FYI Daily Tin Cup The Client FYI Daily The Client Tour de France Highlights

7:00am The Open Official Films 8:00am Chronicles of a Champion Golfer 8:30am The Open Championship Live 8:30pm The Open Highlights 10:30pm Chronicles of a Champion Golfer 11:00pm The Open Official Films The official film of the 2015 Open Championship, held on the Old Course at St Andrews. 12:00am The Open Highlights 2:00am Chronicles of a Champion Golfer

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Horrible English hypocrites OH the good old days, when Spain was Spanish (sigh).Well, now that Britain aims to take more control of its borders it might keep some of those English in and stop them flocking to live over here! They never learn the language and never integrate. They want their own shops selling their own food, their own bars and culture, etc. They have an arrogant, self-aggrandising attitude that they have a right to be here because they contribute to the economy. Ha, but at what price? Schools can’t cope with all their children who don’t have a command of the language, the health service is under strain as so many are pensioners and, of course, they expect interpreters to be at their disposal wherever they go (What, don’t they even speak English here?!). And don’t get me started on the criminals! All those drug barons! A few years ago we had a serial killer murdering young girls, turned out he was English. Yes, they certainly have changed the face of Spain. Lucky for them Spain is a progressive, outward looking country and its lovely people don’t show hatred and resentment towards them. Still, it would be nice if they could be kept out and Spain could go back to the good old days (sigh). PS, I keep asking them why, if like me they are British living here, did so many of them vote LEAVE in the referendum. They tell me it’s because England is full of foreigners and it’s not English anymore! (sigh) NB The term ‘hypocrite’ is very similar in Spanish. Elaine, Torremolinos

Pet problems SURELY the time has now come to get rid of your pet idiot, Leapy Lee. Nicola Sturgeon doesn’t have a mandate for taking Scotland out of the UK and into the EU? How good is his maths? The SNP hold 56 of the 59 parliamentary constituencies. She and her party hold the majority of the seats in the Scottish Parliament, 62 per cent of the Scottish voters voted to remain in the EU. If that is not a mandate, where does he place the 51.9 per cent of the Brexiteers who will take the UK into a sad looking little England. Sorry Ed, but the time has come to dump your pet monkey and restore the paper to some sort of credible reality. Alex Smith San Miguel de Salinas

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A Cameron clone WHAT a sorry lot the Vote to leave have turned out to be, all air and no substance. With that ghastly incompetent woman Theresa May, a clone of Cameron, in charge we can forget a decent exit deal from the EU. So finally we will have to accept that the NWO is alive and well and is on the home straight. It’s now a final goodbye to the sovereignty of this nation, it was a bitter sweet dream which lasted less than three weeks. We shouldn’t be surprised if the next disappointment is the turn about by May and the Conservative Party that the referendum is not binding and it’s back to business as usual. The will of the people where it matters has never been a REALITY. Sadly for the second time I am witnessing the betrayal of a country by so-called politicians resulting in an ever increasing decline of the nation. I just hope and pray that All Mighty God will, sooner rather than later, call time on this greedy, amoral and corrupt world. If not we could be in for a very long bleak future ahead, a true test of one’s faith. Viv

Thank goodness we have always been under the sovereignty, of HM Government, and very proud of it. I suggest Mr Margallo learns how to be a diplomat before picking on Gibraltar, La Linea, and the rest of the campo area, without us they would return to poverty again. Francis Spiter

Brexit blues I NEVER noticed the upside down flag last week, which is unusual for me. But in the circumstances maybe it was the correct way for it to ‘fly’ as it is “a signal indicating a situation of DISTRESS” or simply “we are in trouble.” Mind you, we wouldn’t have that problem if the BLUE was gone! Andy Cooper

Nifty knockers HI, I replied to a letter a week or so ago about ‘Knitted Knockers,’ a lady was enquiring as to where she could get one. Because of your paper we were able to deliver one to her on Friday!! She was delighted and insisted on giving a donation so now we are able to help more women, would you be able to do a feature for us to raise awareness, please? I understand there was some publicity earlier in the year. Thank you. Sue Wright

Knitting help Words of wisdom SUPERB article Leapy, I think I have read everything you have written and have listened to your words of wisdom on radio ages ago. I agree with 99.9 per cent of it all. Often have I sat poised over keyboard to thank you for putting into words what I, as an inarticulate Scottish lad sadly cannot do :-(( I have adopted ‘mañana’ as my mantra years ago which also does not help communicating with my heroes. Enoch of course heading the list… a short list of two! Leaving Scotland in the mid 1970s I have always been proud to

answer the question of “ Where do you come from?” with a precise geographical location, now to save me embarrassment my answer is Britain. Hopefully my fellow countrymen will see sense and remove this woman from any position of power soon. Keep it coming Leapy, I look forward to Thursday’s Euro Weekly News. D. Maclean

Raging Scot DEAR stupid I have been left so angry at your column July 7 - 13. You are so full of yourself but your stupidity has almost left me speechless. We (Scots) don’t hate the English it has always been

Westminster, and their deaf ears and corruptness. You are just so jealous that there is, at the moment, no one in parliament that you can trust, to serve England. We love Nicola and Alyn, they are both saying what they have always stated and not bending to whatever wind is blowing. You arrogant little ----! Angry Euro News reader

Big bully I HAVE read your article about Gibraltar with interest, being a Gibraltarian living in Spain, after having lived in England for most of my life, I couldn’t agree with you more, it’s typical Spanish hiding their problems and trying to bully Gibraltar.

I HAVE just read the letter from Sue Wright re the knitted knockers. I am willing to knit these for any ladies out there who may benefit from these lightweight inserts. It is something that does need to be promoted and if I can help in any way I will do. It would also be useful if anyone has any suitable wool that they are willing to donate to help in the making of these alternative prosthetics. Jane

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Post-referendum betrayal Nora Johnson

pro-EU Labour win the election, parliament would have a mandate to remain within the EU! As champions of parliamentary sovereignty, Brexit supporters could then hardly object if a newly-elected parliament superseded the referendum result... Finally, we have the scathing Chilcot report into the Iraq war with Tony Blair facing potential “misconduct in public office” claims from soldiers’ families. The same Tony Blair who recently warned that, post-referendum, “our nation is in peril” and negotiations of “extraordinary complexity” require “serious statesmanship”. Anyone in mind, Tony? For many, Blair’s actions turned Iraq into a failed state, cost 10’s of thousands of lives and spawned IS extremism that now haunts the world. So, no Iraq exit plan then. No EU Brexit plan now. Have politicians learned nothing?

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INTRIGUE, betrayal and political assassinations. And that just describes events in the American TV version of House of Cards! Post-referendum British politics far surpassed all that and would make even Kevin Spacey’s Machiavellian character Frank Underwood blanch. For many barely able to disguise their horror at the spectacle of a nest of political vipers more interested in bakstabbing rivals than calming nerves, this Jacobean tragedy fast descended into a Whitehall farce. Maybe not so much House of Cards then, more like St Trinian’s? But why should we think there’s anything wrong with this? It’s politics at its very best: democracy in action. It’s not a vicar’s tea party, it’s supposed to be competitive. The situation arose because of a democratic vote. At the end, Theresa May emerged triumphant. If Brits don’t like her they can vote her out in four years’ time. It’s precisely the strength of the democratic process that allows for such competitive behaviour within the party.

THERESA MAY: The new Prime Minister for the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, both Labour and Lib Dems are calling for a general election. True, the new government will pursue a policy (Brexit) fundamentally different from the Tory party’s 2015 manifesto. Moreover, about

two thirds of the MP’s then elected were staunchly anti-Brexit. Voters could, hypothetically, approve the government’s approach to Brexit, thereby following the outcome of the referendum. But should

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Congress criticises HSBC over money-laundering John Smith Random thoughts...

$881 million (€794 million) on behalf of Colombian and Mexican drug cartels. The report suggests that the Chancellor of the Exchequer brought a great deal of

pressure to bear on the US regulators to persuade them not to take legal action against the bank as it might have ‘very serious implications for financial and economic stability, particularly in Europe and Asia.’ In addition, Mr Osborne is accused of hampering the American enquiries in order to protect this important UK based bank with its headquarters in

THOSE who believe in the conspiracy theories of world control by such groups as the Bilderberg Group or the Illuminati will have a field day with the revelation that the US Government decided not to prosecute the international bank HSBC for alleged money-laundering in 2012 for fear of starting a ‘global financial disaster.’ Currently no officials appear prepared to confirm or deny this assertion made in a US Congressional report which highlights the fact that HSBC was guilty of contravening US sanctions by working with customers in Burma, Cuba, Iran and Libya Credit Ryan Johnson flickr but this was not as damning as the fact that it was also reportMISLED CONGRESS: Former US Attorney General Eric Holder. edly involved in ‘washing’

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What will tomorrow bring? IT was very encouraging that the British Ambassador to Spain should make time during a visit to Murcia City to invite Euro Weekly News to meet with him to discuss the future following the result of the referendum. Even for Mr Manley there will be more unknowns than guaranteed certainties, especially as his boss at the Foreign Office may change and the new Prime Minister may have quite different intentions and expectations concerning the Brexit negotiations than David Cameron. It’s not surprising that he used the phrase ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ as it really is the best advice that anyone can give at the moment, but what we have to hope is that the British Government does not forget all of those expatriates here and around Europe who have for various reasons left Great Britain to carve out new lives for themselves. Many have retired here and have paid taxes in the UK for all of their working lives, whilst others have set up thriving businesses and want to see their positions and those of their staff protected whilst they carry British passports. As the next two years pass, so it will become more apparent how each expatriate will stand in each country, but the important thing as far as we are concerned is that we at EWN will do all we can to communicate to our readers, in as clear and timely manner as possible, our understanding of the situation and how it affects each of you whilst living in Spain.

London. The US authorities are also criticised for making a deal with the bank allowing it to pay a fine of $1.92 billion (€1.73 billion) and face no charges, when the report believes that the former US Attorney General Eric Holder not only misled Congress about the decision, but also ignored suggestions by junior staff that there was a significant case to answer. Arguably it was always a delicate decision to make when considering that should HSBC have been prosecuted and found guilty, it would have lost its banking licence in the USA and the British Government must have seen this as a terrible threat to the global economy. Perhaps the fact that HSBC has indicated that it will keep its head ofNow we fice in the UK is a reward to the govwant to ernment for services rendered, hear your views. although the fact is that this unsavoury piece of news is hardly YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE likely to be beneficial to the - YOUR OPINION reputation of the bank or Mr Oswww.euroweeklynews.com borne.

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seek expert advice. At the end of the day, you will know what is both best and acceptable.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Some legal matters need your attention. That's not really what you want at this time of the year. A decision has to be made and it needs a fine balance. Asking others may just confuse matters, so only

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Barcelona TODAY:

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With everyone busy round you, the chance may be taken to show what you are capable of. Instead of watching someone make a pig’s ear of a work project, offer to help.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Your outgoing attitude is spot on. Some may say you are a little crazy, the way you go for things. Each person has their own way and yours can be quite unique but that certainly does not make it wrong. People who make the world around us that little bit more colourful are gems.

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) A business partnership takes on a romantic tinge this week. It is possible that the other party sees this as more significant than you. To avoid problems later it would be best to let them do all the running.

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18 42

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Solution (TINT) FULL PINT PULL PILL (TILL) PILE (TILT) PINE

PINT BACK

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

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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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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC

Code Breaker

Quick Across 1 Bundles, packets or parcels (8) 4 Let fall to the ground (4) 8 Have in common (5) 10 Convert into cash (7) 11 Farm vehicle (7) 12 Try out (4) 14 Did what one was told (6) 16 Drink of the gods (6) 19 Young bears (4) 21 Overwhelm (7) 24 As a replacement (7) 25 Frequently (5) 26 Consumes (4) 27 Brings into being (8) Down 1 Situation (8) 2 Representative (5) 3 Mistakes (6) 5 Wrecks (5) 6 Look furtively (4) 7 Conflict (6) 9 Not in a state of sleep (5) 13 Gifts (8) 15 Less difficult (6) 17 Indulgence (5)

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Across:

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 20 represents B and 23 represents J, so fill in B every time the figure 20 appears and J every time the figure 23 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 Paste, 4 Cockpit, 8 Sparrow, 9 Image, 10 Saint, 11 Reasons, 12 Sanest, 14 Verses, 17 Athlete, 19 Slaps, 21 Plugs, 22 Asinine, 23 Retinue, 24 Eager.

Down: 1 Posts, 2 Sea-lion, 3 Egret, 4 Coward, 5 Climate, 6 Piano, 7 Tresses, 12 Scamper, 13 Stetson, 15 Shaking, 16 Berate, 18 Haunt, 19 Snipe, 20 Steer.

QUICK Across:

18 Boundary (6) 20 Spill or tip out (5) 22 Having excessive self-esteem (5)

English - Spanish

1 Cheaper, 5 Stout, 8 Least, 9 Sharing, 10 Mothers, 11 Enter, 12 Strong, 14 Spades, 18 Blank, 20 Opposed, 22 Sailors, 23 Leave, 24 Steps, 25 Strikes.

23 Money extracted as a penalty (4)

Down:

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

1 Columns, 2 Exact, 3 Pattern, 4 Resist, 5 Snake, 6 Omitted, 7 Tiger, 13 Realise, 15 Popular, 16 Sadness, 17 Houses, 18 Basis, 19 Knows, 21 Shark.

Across 1 Enjuagar (de ropa) (5) 4 Fly (insect) (5) 7 Varios (7) 8 Triplets (9) 12 Bud (of a flower) (7) 14 Comidas (5) 15 Caracol (5)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Sacred, 4 Isla, 8 Pared, 9 Chess, 10 Portraits, 14 Cielo, 15 Flojo, 16 Olor, 17 Prensa.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Down 1 Tail (of dog, bull, ox) (4) 2 Us (3) 3 Sobres (para cartas) (9) 4 Hammers (tools) (9) 5 Stamp (postage) (5) 6 Here (in this place) (4) 9 Gust of wind (5) 10 Espuma (4) 11 Blue (4) 13 Wave (in sea, lake) (3)

Hexagram

Down: 1 Sapo, 2 Carbonero, 3 End, 5 Sweetcorn, 6 Also, 7 Acta, 11 Tool, 12 Ocio, 13 Boca, 15 Fur.

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

ASSERT BARFLY BLURRY CLIENT EASIER ENABLE ESTATE FELINE (10) GRANNY INLAID

LATENT LOAVES NETTLE NEWEST NOTICE PLEASE SEAMEN TIMBRE WINTER

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Lascar 2 Chaste 3 Needle 4 Speech 5 Adroit 6 Donkey 7 Theist 8 Eureka 9 Vestal 10 Source 11 Median 12 Ideate 13 Nereid 14 Clergy 15 Malice 16 Riddle 17 Girdle 18 Alumni 19 Auntie

Across 1 Silences judge, centre court, before set is over (7) 5 Shatters sculptures (5) 8 The ordinary elements of complaints (5) 9 Could be a cretin, for sure (7) 10 An American author or a couple (5) 11 Subject is in the melting pot (5) 12 Supporter begins to suspect some cheek (5) 14 Butch starts making a cured ham omelette (5) 19 Neat about turn for vehicles (5) 21 Revise original alert (5) 23 Go ahead, before Grant (7) 24 Turkish leader in once more (5) 25 Breaks in to arrest suspect (5) 26 Recommend guests start getting organised (7) Down 1 Story about Rotterdam, possibly (6) 2 Over praise that's more insipid (7) 3 Not raised Georgia in Pacific kingdom (5) 4 Boxer's assistant's back up (6) 5 Nasty rat bite for cleric’s head wear (7) 6 Some Augusta teenagers in Georgia, perhaps (5)

7 Carpenters’ need Dollar and Queen (6) 13 Means street is in messy repair (7) 15 Grass and such is part of a kosher bagel (7) 16 Puts up or is in a daze (6)

17 Cooks for, but reacts badly (6) 18 Middle age lady has time for a sea bird (6) 20 Helps Lincoln with first tax system (5) 22 Characters want George’s nasal tone (5)

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Is your memory loss hiding Alzheimer’s? A RECENT study of Americans over the age of 60 found that the condition they most feared was Alzheimer’s or dementia (25 per cent) followed by getting cancer (23 per cent) and having a stroke (15 per cent). Slight memory loss is a normal consequence of ageing, and people should therefore not be overly concerned if they lose their keys or forget the name of a neighbour at the supermarket. But how do you know when forgetfulness is part of the normal ageing process and when it could be a symptom of Alzheimer’s? An early symptom of Alzheimer ’s is memory loss including forgetting important dates or events and asking for the same information numerous times over but if you later remember those names and dates then it is likely to be age-related rather than Alzheimer’s so it is important not to panic when you start suffering from memory loss. People frequently ask if they are more

at risk if a grandparent had Alzheimer’s. Cases of Alzheimer’s in people aged 65 years or older are classified as late-onset Alzheimer’s. In these cases the cause of the disease is unknown but in early-onset Alzheimer’s, which is rare, genes do play an important role as inheriting these rare, genetic mutations can lead to early-onset Alzheimer’s. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s but experts believe a number of compounds found in cannabis could prove effective as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. There are also numerous trials and research projects underway which could ultimately lead to effective treatments in the near future for this insidious disease.

MEMORY LOSS: A normal part of the ageing process.

Try spicing up your beauty regime FACE MASK: For softer skin.

IS turmeric the latest beauty trend to give us healthy, glowing skin? Since Star Wars: The Force Awakens star Daisy Ridley was seen on social media covered in a yellow turmeric face mask, others have been prompted to follow suit. But can it actually be beneficial? Turmeric is said to have natural anti-bacterial properties and those combined with its anti-inflammatory powers mean that it

could be particularly beneficial for skin conditions such as eczema and acne. In Eastern culture it has long been hailed as a wonder spice and has been used for centuries to help treat ailments from arthritis and heart disease to liver damage, irritable bowel syndrome and bowel cancer. Its beneficial properties are said to be down to the turmeric root which contains a chemical called curcumin which has been shown to have powerful anti-inflam-

matory and antioxidant properties although there has been little research to support the healing claims of turmeric. Want to try it for yourself? Try making this simple homemade turmeric based face mask: mix one teaspoon of turmeric, one teaspoon of yoghurt and one teaspoon of honey. Apply for 20 minutes before rinsing off. Although be warned, whilst some users do report softer skin, others say the yellow tinge left from the spice is not the look they were going for.

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. This week a reader asked the doctor for advice regarding her husband’s uncomfortable problem: DEAR doctor, I am writing in on behalf of my husband because he is very embarrassed about a problem he has. H e i s 5 0 a n d f o r th e last few days he says he has been feeling pain in one o f h i s t e st i c l e s . I have asked him if there is any swelling or lumps and he says no but complains that it feels harder and heavier than the other o n e . He a l so so metimes seems to have discomf o r t i n t h e l o w e r abdomen and I am getting worried. What do you think is wrong with him? Could it be something important o r j u st a p a ss in g thing? Should he go to the doctor? He says it’s emb a r r a ssi n g a n d h e wou l d r a t h e r wa i t a n d see if it goes away on its ow n b u t I a m sc a r ed it could be something urgent. What if it’s cancer? What do you think I should do?

Dear reader: Testicular pain can be ca u s ed b y all s o rts o f things. It could be a benign problem such as bruising caused by a bump or bad positioning, this can occur without the person ev en b ein g aw are o f it (especially at night while sleeping). Moderately important causes would include infections or hernias which affect the area or more seriously malignant tumours. In your husband’s case I would definitely recommend that he goes to see a doctor as soon as p o s s ib le s o h e c a n g e t checked out. An evaluatio n s h o u ld in c lu d e b lo o d tes ts a n d u ltrasounds. Although the cause of his discomfort is probably benign the possibility of a tumour, that would require early diagnosis and treatment, should always be ruled out.

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Are you feeding your child too much? TEN PER CENT of parents are feeding their children close to adult-sized portions of food. The findings came from the Infant and Toddler Forum (ITF), which commissioned the survey of 1,000 parents. They warn that parents are increasing the chances of children becoming obese as a worrying amount were found to be giving their child too much food. As part of the study, parents were shown pictures of food and told to select the portion sizes they give their children and asked how often they give youngsters certain foods. Results showed around one in 10 parents usually served their child nearly an adult-sized portion of popular foods like spaghetti or cheese sandwiches. The recommended amount of bread is half to one medium sized slice, two to five tablespoons of pasta and one to four tablespoons of mashed potato. Around 10 per cent gave their child large snacks, nearly three in 10 chose a bigger than necessary portion size of cheese and oatcakes when asked to se-

lect from pictures. Around 45 per cent let their child have crisps two or three times a week, 17 per cent offered them four to six times a week and 6 per cent every day. Many offer a whole packet when the recommended amount for a one to four year old is around just six crisps. A quarter let children eat a whole pack of jelly sweets as a treat, three times the recommended amount. For more information on the recommended amount of food visit the ITF website at www.infantandtoddlerfo rum.org.

CHILDHOOD OBESITY: Parents are putting their children at risk by serving large portions.

Brits no happier A NATIONAL survey has found that British people are wealthier and healthier than ever before but no happier with life. The survey, carried out before the Brexit result, has revealed that people feel no happier or more worthwhile than they did a year ago. The drop in national happiness has been blamed on slowed economic growth and world events such as the refugee crisis and terror attacks. Those living in London are the least satisfied with life in the UK, according to the figures and whilst women score

higher than men in the happiness rankings they are also more prone to feeling anxious. Happiness ratings have shot up since surveys started in 2011 but have dropped off in the last year according to the results unveiled by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Respondents aged over 16 were asked questions including: Overall, how satisfied are you with your life nowadays? To what extent do you feel the things you do in your life are worthwhile? How happy did you feel yesterday? How anxious did you feel yesterday?

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Flamenco dancer wows the crowd By Eleanor Hawkins GRANADA dancer Alba Heredia received a standing ovation from the audience on Saturday evening (July 9) after her performance at the auditorium in El Majuelo Park in Almuñecar, the first event in the town’s fourth Flamenco Cycle event. The young dancer, dressing in an Arabian style costume,

displayed strength and rhythm as she danced to the music provided by singers Alfredo Tejada and Juan Angel Tirado, guitarist Manuel Fernandez. Once again, Heredia proved that she knows how to wow a crowd. Then again as she descends from some of the most important families in the flamenco world, the Mayas, this is hardly surprising. Performances continue on

July 30 with Casa de Los Coloraos and there are surprises expected in August, the council has hinted. Tickets for performances are priced at €12 in advance or €15 on the day and are available, along with more information, from La Najarra tourist office, Viajes Ecuador, Modas Locuras, Peluqueria Dali and El Portichuelo shop on Avenida Europa.

EQUINE EXHIBITION: Various activities planned.

One for the horse lovers By Eleanor Hawkins THIS weekend Velez-Malaga will be hosting this year’s edition of the Veladilla del Carmen cattle and horse fair, with various equestrian exhibitions planned. The event, running on Friday 15 from 8am to 9am and Saturday 16 from 8am to 6pm on the grounds known as Santo Chiquito near the municipal cemetery, is expected to be bigger and better than the last edition which gathered an estimated 300 animals. Along with dressage exhibitions there will be displays of traditional activities including ribbon races.

Celebrations honour Free concert Virgen del Carmen announced NERJA will be honouring the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of sailors, with activities this weekend which begin with a floral offering on Balcon de Europa at 7.30pm tomorrow (Friday 15). Saturday is the day of the main traditional religious activities, with a holy mass at 6pm at El Salvador parish church. Then a figure of the virgin will be carried through the streets on procession, passing through Puerta del Mar, Calle Pintada, Calle La Cruz, Calle Animas, Calle Granada, Plaza Cavana, Calle El Barrio and Calle Castilla Perez down to Playa de la Torrecilla, where it will be loaded onto a boat and taken to Playa de Calahonda. After returning to land, there will be fireworks and a party on Balcon de Europa. To round off celebrations a final street party with free sardines for locals will be held on Plaza de los Cangrejos at 10pm on Sunday 17.

LOCAL youngster Adrian Martin will be presenting his new record Lleno de Vida (full of life) at a free concert on Torre del Mar seafront promenade on August 4 at 10.30pm. This is the Velez-Malaga born 11year-old’s first concert since his music hit the charts three months ago. Martin, whose talent was discovered after a video of him and his sister singing went viral on social media, was born with water on the brain and has undergone 15 operations. Popular Spanish singers including Rosario Flores, Jose Luis Perales, Jose Merce, Estrella Morente, Niña Pastori and Pablo Lopez have collaborated on the new record.

OCIAL Fun of the fair THREE days of fun for the family are planned for La Herradura’s summer fair this weekend in honour of the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of sailors. Activities kick off tomorrow (Friday 15) on the beach at 8.30pm with the seventh edition of a beach aerobics session organised by Asociacion Fusion Cuerpo y Mente, followed by a Jazz concert on Plaza de la Independencia by Mike Vernon and Los Garcia at 10.30pm. On Saturday there will be a holy mass in honour of the virgin with accompaniment by Bahia de La Herradura choir before a procession to the sea, where the figure of the virgin is carried into the water to the sounds of Cosas Nuestras choir and the Almuñecar municipal band. At 10pm there will be fireworks then at 11pm a party hosted by Radio Bahia FM begins. On Sunday younger family members will be thrilled to hear there’s a Fiesta de Espuma on Plaza de la Independencia at 8pm. These parties are messy affairs which children in particular love, with cannons pouring endless bubbles and foam over the public, a huge bubble bath without water!

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Blues festival returns to La Herradura By John Smith

NOW in its third year, La Herradura Blues Festival returns for four nights in August to celebrate an American tradition which became a world-wide sensation when in the words of Muddy Waters ‘the blues had a baby and they called it rock and roll.’ The blues are still alive in Chicago and other parts of the USA with specialist record companies like Blind Pig promoting new and old artists alike. It’s a style that also appeals to Europeans and there are plenty of English and Spanish bands still enjoying this type of music which has inspired so many. Although probably the last of the legendary blues artists BB King passed away earlier this year, there are still plenty of aficionados playing and listening to the blues and some of those will congregate in La Herradura in August at the exotic pub, La Cochera in Paseo Andres Segovia 45. Running from August 24 to 27 and with three different bands each evening, entry is just €10 per night although a season ticket at €35 is also available. Doors open at 8pm and bands start playing at 10pm. For more information call 603 822 827.

BB KING: Although the legend has passed away the blues are very much still alive.

The door’s always open at Lux Mundi coffee morning EVERY Fr i d a y b e t w ee n 11am and 1pm, Lux Mundi welco m e s e v e r y o n e to their Torre del Mar premises at Avenida Moscatel 1,

for coffee, tea, fruit juice, cakes and a chat. You can also book ticke ts fo r v a rio u s trip s and events, or have a browse at

the clothing boutique or pe rha ps e ve n pic k up a new (or second hand) dona te d Englis h la ngua ge book.

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Jazz band open air concert THE seven piece jazz band ‘One for my Baby’ will be appearing at the Jardines de la Najarra Almuñecar at 10pm on August 1 costing just €9. Although the project itself was founded by Belgian singer Dirk Van Halewyck, the pianist Jacinto Rodríguez and the sax player Jesús Mata the performance will be augmented by four other musicians adding a horn section, drums and double bass. The performance will consist of a number of original songs and interpretations of well-known jazz and pop standards with arrangements by Peter Vandendriessche, who adds to the distinct sound of the band. For more information visit www.oneformybaby.net or to see videos, CD’s and photos check out www.face book.com/OneForMyBaby.

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Tips on selling your home to UK buyers John Graham The property expert

IN this week’s article I would like to continue to give EWN readers a few more helpful tips on selling your home to UK buyers. In my previous article I advised you to be flexible on your asking price and take into account the current exchange rate and I have also advised you to have a home survey report done by a professional surveyor to show UK buyers your home is in good condition with no hidden expensive problems. Follow both of my recommendations and you will be half way to selling your home to a UK buyer. 3. Sweeten the deal The point to bear in mind, is that the UK buyer is now looking for a great deal from you and you can give the UK

MOVE IN CONDITION: Make sure your home looks great so you can attract a buyer. buyer a great deal in many ways. Agree to pay all or part of the buyers costs of buying your home, such as Notary, Legal, Survey, etc. Make sure your real estate agent includes this in your advertisement. This will attract UK buyers. 4. Speed up the sale and speed up the handover of

the keys UK buyers looking to buy a new home over the next few months will want the benefit of moving into their new home as soon as possible to enjoy the summer months, so make it easy and attractive for them. Include the furniture and fittings in the sale. This is an attractive addi-

tion to include in the deal. It’s convenient for the buyer who can move in immediately without any hassle. Start packing early and place everything in storage once you have received a deposit, make sure that you can move out as soon as the sale is completed at the Notary. Hire a cleaning company to clean your home from top to

bottom before the buyers move in. 5. Get your home in a ‘Move in Now’ condition You’re not the only one selling, it’s a competitive market, so make sure your home looks great. UK buyers will be spoilt for choice between your home and other similar homes in your area, so if you want to

attract a UK buyer make sure your home is in good condition and ready for the buyers to move straight in. Make sure you have carried out a full annual maintenance check on all your kitchen appliances, electricity supply, gas supply, heating and air conditioning system, plumbing system and pool system. Keep the receipts from the inspections to show the buyer that everything is in working order. Improve your home as much as possible so that it looks as good as other homes for sale in the area, and if possible, even better. I hope my few top tips will help you sell to a UK buyer, I will more have tips for you next week. John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute. If you need a private consultation or professional home survey please contact John by email gk.ipad@me.com.

Short rentals and social strife WHILE illegal tourist rentals in Andalucia and the Costa Blanca typically see individuals leasing their homes temporarily to raise extra income, in Barcelona the arrival of giant multinational accommodation platforms

like Airbnb has created severe social upheaval in the Catalan city. Millions of tourists are using the website each year, encouraging landlords to significantly raise rental prices to compete, leading to specula-

tion and the pricing of locals out of their city. Mayor Ada Colau is now attempting to crack down on the situation by reducing the supply of tourist rentals and getting rid of illegal rentals altogether. It is no longer possible to get a licence for short-term rentals to tourists and last week the city authorities unveiled a plan that will see enormous €600,000 fines for companies if they allow property owners to list their homes without a proper licence. The plan will also see local residents asked whether they have seen any illegal tourist rentals in their city, and tourists on the street may even be asked where they are staying. Balancing the interests of tourism and the rights of local citizens is fast becoming a key issue for many Spanish cities and towns strongly reliant on the tourist economy but eager to prevent it from overwhelming the needs of residents.

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Restrictions at 65 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.

OVER 65s: May face driving restrictions based on medical conditions. DRIVERS over the age of 65 may face restrictions on their driving based on medical conditions. Depending on the type and severity of medical failures, the traffic department have issued a list of guidelines on restrictions that the over 65s may face. The first restriction could be based on distance, with older drivers restricted to journeys not exceeding either 20 or 50 kilometres distance. Elderly drivers may also face permanent bans from driving on motorways, or at night. Drivers may face restrictions in the maximum permitted speed which the vehicle they are driving may travel. The actual restrictions will be assessed by the driving examiners based on the medical

evidence but could restrict vehicles to a maximum of either 70 or 100km per hour. Driving licences will have to be renewed every five years for the over 65s, rather than every 10 years for those under the age bracket. However, the five year renewal is based on a person of optimum health, the examination may result in a forced renewal every two, three or four years, which may alter after each renewal depending on how health has declined. The over 65s must also provide a certificate from the family doctor in the case of having been diagnosed with a chronic disease which may affect driving ability, if they have had cataract surgery or heart surgery, and if they are diabetic or taking medications such as Sintrom or other anticoagulant drugs.

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Address on driving permit Can you tell me how to change the address on my Spanish driving licence? I live in Gandia and we are moving to Alfaz Del Pi. Do I go to the nearest Trafico office? Can I get an agency to do it for me? H.H. (Costa Blanca) I strongly recommend that you do this in person. Here is why. In any case, you need to go to the Ayuntamiento - the town hall - in your new place of residence in order to register on the ‘Padron,’ the list of municipal inhabitants. Then you are ‘Empadronado,’ a registered inhabitant of the place.

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

If you are an EU citizen, you can vote in municipal elections. Furthermore, once you are registered, you can change the address of your driving licence to your new home. You can do this

also at the town hall, thus combining the two operations. If you cannot do this all at once, you can of course also make the change at Trafico, but you will need your Certificate of Empadronamiento to do this. You do not get a new licence, only a piece of paper with the change noted.

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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I’m truly amazed Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I AM truly amazed at what I’ve seen going on in America this week. The country is so messed up it’s almost unbelievable. There is so much that is wrong it’s hard to know where to start. I have seen two men get shot in cold blood by policemen. I’ve seen policemen shot in cold blood by... well I don’t know how to describe them. But the thing that shocks me the most is how screwed up they are. How we see everything instantly and how the Americans seem to have everything completely backwards. A cop just puts six bullets in a man and we see this on the news and hear the shouting and screaming of those at the scene. What does the news station do? They show the shooting, the blood, everything... then beep out someone saying ‘Oh s***’! So we can see a man dragged to the floor by two cops then shot but can’t hear someone swear because it might offend someone! Really? Are you sure? What idiot sits in the editing booth saying ‘Yes keep that, I know it’s graphic

but... Oh someone swore beep that out.’ If they are prepared to put a video like that out there, how on earth can they beep out someone swearing? But that’s their mentality. So many things wrong. What about the fact that you can buy automatic weapons that fire hundreds of rounds a minute but you can’t buy Kinder eggs because they are dangerous? The ice bucket challenge was banned there. You can’t import haggis and Nigella Lawson is banned because she admitted taking drugs! How can they not do something about their gun laws? Why is the NRA so powerful? How can they say that if everyone was armed there would be less killing? Both the guys that I saw killed this week had a licence to carry a concealed weapon. Why does anyone need to carry a concealed weapon if they are not a cop? To defend themselves against other people carrying guns? The trouble is now that we are becoming de-sensitised with what’s going on. The mobile phone is now the biggest contributor of instant news all around the world and we watch it. In fact we are forced to watch it. But if nobody was allowed to carry guns the death toll would drop. FACT.

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Keeping trees in pots healthy Dick Handscombe

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

WITH the weather warming up some readers have indicated they are experiencing problems with trees and large shrubs planted in pots or tubs a few years ago to brighten terraces. The general description of plants with problems has been along the following lines of lower or top branches drooping or even dying back, increased watering has been tried but it doesn’t soak into the potting compost or it runs down the side and straight out the bottom, extra dozes of chemical fertiliser pellets made no difference, in fact with citrus trees they made things worse. In one case the evergreen fir tree was five metres high and the width one and a half that of the terracotta pot. An attempt to pour a watering can of water into the pot did not succeed as the pot was totally root bound. The tree should have been repotted into a larger pot years ago. The only way to repot the tree was to break the expensive pot. The width and weight of the root ball kept the tree standing vertically ok until this was done. Once the pot was off and the base removed from under the root ball, by carefully lean-

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LARGE SHRUBS: Can become pot bound. ing the tree, three important things were discovered. Firstly the terracotta pot had not been sealed so from when it was planted a considerable percentage of water had evaporated each day through the terracotta sides for years, especially during the hot summer months. Secondly the tree was root bound with intertwined curling roots filling the entire pot.

Thirdly no one had knocked out the drainage hole in the base before filling first with broken terracotta pieces or large grit to aid drainage of surplus water so the bottom third of roots were starting to rot as a result of being waterlogged. The attempt to repot a fiveyear-old orange tree showed the problem had started the day it was planted. The roots were a

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You may have seen The Fly II, in which a scientist attempts to teleport a dog. In one of the most gruesome scenes I’ve seen in a film it arrives at its destination completely inside out. Well the Rio is uglier than that.” Some might say...

Plans to smash 1,000mph By Matthew Elliott A CRACK British squad of elite engineers hailing from the worlds of Formula One and the aerospace industry have announced that they will attempt to smash the world land speed record next year. The world’s fastest man, Andy Green, who is the current holder of the long-standing 763mph record will try and beat it with an 800mph attempt behind the wheel of a specially designed Bloodhound SSC. Even that would be a mere practice run for a scheduled blast into history with an audacious plan to smash 1,000mph sometime in 2018, which would be a huge breakthrough for the motoring world. The Bloodhound SSC is still

ANDY GREEN: The world’s fastest man. being developed to perfection after nearly a decade of intensive work using the very latest aero-

Turning Japanese CAMERAS could replace side mirrors in Japan after the country became the first to allow them to be the only onboard viewing technology. Specially designed cameras are thought to enable a wider angle and improve aerodynamics, thus making cars more fuel efficient. The new cameras would see a large digital screen on the dashboard proving a wide angle, and are also far more effective during the night and in adverse weather conditions.

dynamic technology, with the 30strong team expecting the final model to be complete by next

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A two-stage power system will see the Bloodhound propelled to 300mph by a eurofighter aircraft engine before a Nammo hybrid rocket system takes it to the supersonic levels of 1,000mph, while a supercharged V Jaguar sourced engine powers the oxidiser pump. Expected to produce an insane 135,000hp, the Bloodhound also boasts three braking systems, seven fire extinguishers, and 500 sensors to calculate every microsecond of its journey. Lucky and plucky driver Andy Green is a former fighter pilot who manned the Thrust SSC in 1997 to the previous world record and he will take the Bloodhound out for its first public run in Newquay early next year, where he will gently cruise it to 200mph.

Twitter critter A S PA N I S H m a n i s thought to have executed a world first by buying a car using only social media without actually seeing his purchase before delivery. Raul Escolano wrote about his desire for a n e w c a r o n h i s Tw i t t e r page and the car was answered by a Nissan dealership in A Coruña who offered a live video feed using Periscope to provide a virtual reality tour of an X-Trail. He was treated to tours of other cars before asking his online followers which they thought he should buy, with the XTrail winning the vote. A courier then delivered the keys and, job done, Escolano went his merry way.

The Telegraph Car Awards THE Annual Car Awards from the Telegraph were revealed with a panel of expert road testers and readers combining to select the broadsheet’s favourite cars in different categories. The highest accolade of Car of the Year was won by the functional Mazda MX-5 which always delivers. Head of Motoring, Chris Knapman said “the Mazda MX-5 is thoroughly deserving of the overall Car of the Year title. Our judges all loved the way it delivers such back-to-basics simplicity without sacrificing any of the modern safety or connectivity that buyers expect. That it is also so affordable to buy and run only adds to its appeal.” The Mazda joins previous winners the Jaguar XE, Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Golf in the Telegraph hall of fame. Volkswagen picked up their own award with the Volkswagen Up claiming first in the best car under €10,000 category thanks to its ‘classy interior,’ while the Honda Jazz won Best Small Hatchback for its reliability and surprising volume of space. The Skoda Superb won Best Family Car courtesy of safety credentials,

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smooth driving and low running costs, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer nabbed the Best Estate Car award. As ‘the very essence of luxury motoring’ the Rolls-Royce Dawn secured the Best Luxury Car spot as the ‘versatile’ and ‘formidable’ Porsche 911 Targa was named Best Convertible. ‘One of Ford’s very best’ the Focus RS was recognised as the Most Fun Car as judges revelled in its easy driving and affordable price, while Toyota won the Best Eco car with its latest Prius.

The Mazda also won Best Sports Car for it ‘100 per cent nailing what a small, simple twoseat sports car should be,” while the new Mercedes-Benz E-class won Best Business Car for its low running costs, great interior and comfort over long journeys. A poll of thousands of readers aimed at discovering the most hotly anticipated 2016 release saw the Audi Q2 compact SUV win the Reader’s Choice award narrowly beating the Tesla Model X and Ford GT into first place.

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Congratulations to Portugal, Murray and Hamilton on jobs well done! Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre. Costa de Almeria

AFTER footy, F1 and tennis, it’s cricket, cycling and golf - plenty more sport to suit everyone. Last weekend saw sporting finals galore, mainly in tennis and a big one in football, and there was also a magnificent motor race at Silverstone. This week it’s mainly about the small ball game, with Test Cricket and the Open Golf championship at Troon, plus a few more stages in the gruelling Tour de France cycle race. FOOTBALL - In Paris last Sunday, Portugal stunned favourites France by winning the Euro 2016 final 1-0 in Paris. Despite having their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo crocked and eliminated from the contest in the 25th minute, the Portuguese ‘Men of War’ battled on resiliently, and it was substitute Eder who bagged the all important goal on 109 minutes to earn Portugal their first-ever major title. And they did so by

winning only one game inside 90 minutes throughout the tournament. That’s football for you. France effectively dominated the final, having more possession and more efforts on target, but it’s goals that win matches and it was Eder, who actually plays his club football in France with Lille, who did the business with a cracking right-foot shot. TENNIS - Andy Murray won his second Wimbledon singles title by beating Milos Raonic in straight sets amidst great joy and tears on centre court. Raonic, the first Canadian ever to reach a Grand Slam final, sent down serves of 140 mph but Murray dealt with them superbly well to register a terrific victory. American powerhouse Serena Williams beat Angelique Kerber to win the women’s title and so equal Steffi Graf ’s total of 22 Grand Slam victories. And a few hours later the Michigan-born superstar went out and won the women’s dou-

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DID YOU KNOW * Crowds of 14,326 and 14,904 attended Centre Court to witness last Saturday’s and Sunday’s women’s and men’s singles finals at Wimbledon... and of the 29,230 spectators overall, there were more females than males 16,113 against 13,117.

bles title with her elder sister, Venus. GB’s Heather Watson and Finland’s Henri Kontinen triumphed in the mixed doubles; Brit Gordon Reid won the inaugural wheelchair singles title, 24 hours after winning the mixed doubles with fellow countryman Alfie Hewett. This weekend GB are playing Serbia in the Davis Cup. FORMULA 1 - Lewis Hamilton, MBE, stormed to victory in the British Grand Prix, the 50th staged at Silverstone. Initially Nico Rosberg was placed second with Max Verstappen third, but the Mercedes driver was penalised for breaking radio rules and was subsequently relegated one place down to third. Hamilton has now won on his home track four times - Jim Clark and Alain Prost both recorded five victories - and he is now only

one point behind Rosberg in the driver’s championship. GOLF - The 146th Open Championship began this morning at Royal Troon in Scotland, which first held the tournament in 1923 when England’s Arthur Havers won, collecting just £75 (€89). The course has since staged another seven Opens, the last in 2004 when American Todd Hamilton was a surprise winner. This year’s Open champion will receive £1.175 million. La s t w e e ke nd B ritta ny La ng w on the w ome n’s O pe n in C a lifornia a nd Sweden’s Alex Noren clinched the Scottish Open

at Castle Stuart. CRICKET - After hammering Sri Lanka (11 wins in Test, ODI and T20/20 games) England take on Pakistan today in the first of four Test Matches at Lords. The tourists have bowler Mohammad Amir back after a match-fixing ban; Gary Ballance has been recalled to the England squad but Jos Buttler is out win a thumb injury. CYCLING - The ‘Manx Machine’ Mark Cavendish won three of the first seven stages of this year’s Tour of France, but the best performance in

the opening week came from GB’s two-time winner Chris Froome who registered an impressive stage victory last Saturday. He immediately donned the yellow jersey and hopes to be wearing it when the race ends on July 24 (he was leading the race by 16 seconds at the start of this week). Incidentally, this year ’s event also goes into Andorra, Spain and Switzerland. ROUND-UP - British World Heavyweight Boxing champion Tyson Fury postponed his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko after injuring an ankle in training. Fury took the WBA and WBO Heavyweight titles off Klitschko last November…. After 21 games in Rugby’s Super League, Wigan (32 points), Hull (30) and Warrington (29) stand 1-2-3. last week bottom club Leeds beat then leaders Hull… and in the recent European Athletics Championships, GB won 16 medals including gold in the men’s 4x100m relay and the women’s 4x400m.

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Golf International Nerja Society Los Moriscos Friday July 1 YORKSHIRE won ‘The War of the Roses’ Match Play, beating their Lancashire rivals by 11 games to seven, with two games halved. Nearest the pin, hole two, ladies, Pauline Pearce. Nearest the pin in two, hole 14, men, Pepe Gil. Two’s Pepe Gil and David Weston What a memorable day it was! Forty players turned out for a match play event, representing their county or allocated to a team following some ancestral digging to see if granny, granddad or even older generations lived or died in Yorkshire or Lancashire.

Whatever, it was a lot of fun and everyone tried very hard to win their match. Just as in 1455 the Yorkists defeated King Henry VI’s Lancastrians, so well done the Yorkshire team. Robert did an excellent job, not only buying the wines but actually printing out suitable labels for Yorkshire and Lancashire. He even printed some local sayings, including the Yorkshire gems “Ear all, see all, say nowt, Eyt all, sup all, pay nowt,” and “if ivver tha does owt for nowt, allus do it for thissen,” and Lancashire classics “Bless o’ on us Lord wi’ this gradely stuff an nudge me when ah’ve ‘ad enough.” Great stuff Robert, they will

probably end up on eBay! Meanwhile, Ali had been busy in the kitchen baking Eccles cakes, two Lancashire hot pots, a pair of sticky toffee puddings and more. Pepe, who won this hamper by taking the prize for nearest the pin on hole 14, was quite bemused by it all as he certainly has never come across a Lancashire hot pot before! Pauline Pearce won the hamper containing more Yorkshire-themed goodies for her nearest the pin shot on hole two. A big thank you to Robert and Ali for their part in making this day such a success. They finished the day with a

splendid meal at the Arbol Blanco Playa in Almuñecar, where the food was excellent, and the courteous staff very attentive as they never left a glass empty! Everyone agreed this year was better than last, so it looks likely to be a permanent fixture in the GINS calendar. This was their last game until September, although they already have a busy schedule planned for the autumn/winter season at Los Moriscos, so they look forward to seeing you all later in the year. In the meantime, GINS would like to wish give a big thank you to all who supported them over the last few months.

Anoreta Monday July 4 Individual Stableford Overall Winner Carlos Villen Ladies 1st Esther McClenaghan 2nd Lilo Bliem Men 1st Peter Verkleij 2nd Tony McClenaghan Two’s Rod Oldham on hole 5 Tony and Esther celebrated the end of their mini-break with ‘his and hers’ podium appearances, and Lilo was a slightly surprised recipient of some golf balls, but the high scorers were Carlos and Peter with 37 points each. Carlos shaded the win with a better back nine, while Rod Oldham had the only two on the fifth and took home enough cash to buy a drink. Baviera Tuesday July 5 Pairs better ball 1st team Derek Sibson and Docker Doyle 46pts

2nd team John Bollard and Marney Dick 44pts 3rd team John Blanco and Gil Sibson 43pts 4th team Ray Craig and PJ Bentley Ennis 42pts 5th team Graham Stevens and Ian Paterson 41pts Two’s Gil Richardson 5, Docker Doyle 8, Derek Sibson 10, John Blanco and George Reid 15. Six complete four balls competed in a pairs better ball game on another slightly hazy summer day. Conditions on the course were near perfect as ever, and the team’s scores reflected this, as the winning pair of Derek Sibson and Docker Doyle racked up a fantastic 46 points and five other teams had 40 or more. Docker is obviously gaining form rapidly, and as well as being in the winning pair chipped in for a two on the eighth.