Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca North 15 - 21 September 2016 Issue 1628

ISSUE NO. 1628

15 - 21 September 2016

COSTA BLANCA NORTH

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Voodoo plot thickens

By Linda Hall and Simon Firth Police investigating the discovery by divers of an almo s t co mp le te h u ma n skeleton in the waters off th e b as e o f th e P e ñ o n de Ifach have arrested two peoTurn to page 5 ple.

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LOCAL NEWS

High street plans PROPOSALS to upgrade Benidorm’s main street have finally evolved into intentions and work will be carried out next year. Plans for an underground car park beneath the

Avenida were dropped, however, after a survey revealed that this would lose money, owing to lack of year-round demand. Remodelling will be carried out in two phases.

Rental payment

By Linda Hall OLYMPIC silver medallist Alejandra Quereda did the honours as the first grapes from this year’s Alicante crop were officially brought in.

The local gymnast was chosen to be the guest of honour and cut the first bunch which was then blessed by Teulada’s parish priest Vicent Solera.

The ceremony was organised by the

Hospital hullabaloo part-time staff was insufficient to warrant granting insurance. A specialist working throughout the day is also required for the department to be considered viable under public health laws.

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First muscatel crop

AN Algerian arrested in Campello on drugs charges lived rent-free in exchange for supplying his 75-year-old Spanish landlord with cocaine.

The dealer, aged 40, is accused of making home deliveries to clients in San Juan, Alicante and Campello and also dealing from the Campello house where he was living.

ADMINISTRATIVE confusion is taking its toll on Denia Hospital which has temporarily lost its neurosurgery department. Following an investigation the ministry of health found the use of

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ALEJANDRA QUEREDA: Silver medallist was grape harvest ‘madrina.’

regulatory council of Protected Designation of Origin Alicante wines and attended by representatives from the industry as well as politicians and officials from the local, regional and national governments.

Te u l a d a m a y o r C a r l o s L l i n a r e s thanked the Alicante PDO Council for choosing the town for the event, and explained that the muscatel grape was and still is an important part of Teula-

da-Moraira’s history.

Council vice-president Salvador Poveda Algarra urged the area’s growers, bodegas and town halls to use everything within their power to guarantee recognition for muscatel wine.

Poveda then went on to remind restaurateurs that muscatel is not just wine given as a freebie at the end of a meal, insisting that “it is a principal wine!”

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FEATURED NEWS

Europe: the thin end of the wedge

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Your papers, your views Our readers have been expressing their views about the latest EU developments which appeared on our website

www.euroweeklynews.com Here are a few of your comments some of which have had to be cut due to size but we are always happy to hear from everyone.

No way BRITISH tourists spend vast amounts of money in Spain seeking the sunshine. No sensible Spanish government would consider cutting-off this cashflow by charging for visas.

Dave

Migrant trial PRESUMABLY they will trial the visa system with all the migrants first and refuse entry without a visa. No, thought not.

Geoff Bee

27 members MIGHT not be up to Spain alone. All 27 would have to vote on it. Great, that precludes emergency visits for family members. If this had happened when I was in a coma I’d have been dead before my parents got here. Families will miss their expat relatives’ funerals because they can’t be held up three days. The UK would do the same in reverse, so those of us who needed to get to Britain quickly for emergencies would be stuffed. Thanks, Brexiteers.

Kally

LIAM FOX: Drumming up business.

By John Smith THERE can be little doubt that the major factor which led Britain to vote to leave the European Union was the widespread fear of uncontrolled immigration, tinged with a little xenophobia with regards to external control by ‘Johnny foreigner.’

What should have been a friendly and cooperative community of likeminded Europeans who had survived two world wars has turned into a monster. Some still believe in pure federalism while others are pushing the concept of a federal army rather than looking to support NATO. Eastern European countries fluttered li k e m o t h s a r o u n d th e E U flame. Together with Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain, they were desperate to grab as much money in the way of hand-outs as they could from those economies which were better off.

DAD’S ARMY: Don’t panic Mr Mainwaring.

Only Britain could colonise half of the world and then leave the European Union because it does not like immigrants.”

Germany effectively opened the floodgates by inviting refugees and migrants to make their way into Europe and this has led even die-hard supporters of the community, such as France, considering whether they should follow Britain’s lead.

The concept of Schengen (control-free borders), which Britain never joined, has flown out of the window as more and more of the

new members simply close themselves off to refugees whilst Italy and Greece have borne the brunt of new arrivals.

The re a re a lot of s ound bite s coming from the British government but little concrete information. The prime minis te r s a ys “Brexit is Brexit” and we won’t move too quickly whilst the minister in charge of the Brexit negotiations told parliament that the vote showed that the British wanted to control their own destiny, which was something of a given!

At least Liam Fox, the Minister in charge of ‘Making Britain Great Again,’ has made it clear there is no hope as he says industry has fallen to pieces and has grown ‘fat and lazy,’ making the nation incapable of securing lucrative post-Brexit trade deals.

J us t to a dd ins ult to injury, it looks as if the EU is considering ne w le gis la tion tha t ma y forc e British nationals to have to pay online for visas if they wish to travel

to the continent when the country leaves the EU. Whether Britain will be forced to comply with the proposed regime hinges on how the Brexit negotiations pan out, whenever they finally take place.

Maybe, we need to ask the Swiss for advice as they have a fairly good economy with 130 separate trade agreements with the EU and they have recently voted to make it more difficult for EU passport holders to work in that country. They decided not to join the EU generations ago and didn’t have to finalise everything within two years.

All in all, it’s a bit of mess and it doe sn’t r eal l y l ook as i f anyone knows what to do. As one wag put it, “Only Britain could colonise half of the world and then leave the EU be c ause i t doesn’t l i ke i m m i grants!”

Or perhaps in the words of the writers of Dad’s Army it’s either ‘Don’t panic Mr Mainwaring’ or ‘We’re all doomed!’

General election WHEN it finally comes down to invoking the UK’s departure and the subsequent stream of negative implications during negotiations I believe the City of London’s views will prevail and there will be no Brexit and possibly a general election in the next six months.

Geoff

Sack Fox THERESA MAY should sack Liam Fox immediately. He’s living in the past and doesn’t understand present day business practices. He should be trumpeting worldwide that Britain’s a great place to do business, that’s his job. So what does he do? Undermines the efforts of British businesses to create jobs and increase exports with public remarks about laziness.

Brian

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INDEX News 1 - 36

Featured News 3

Indoor Market 14

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Union anger in fire aftermath

European Press 38

Finance 41 - 46

Stocks 42

Leapy Lee 47

Health & Beauty Special 49 - 64

Letters 65

LA NUCIA: Councillor Serafin Lopez and Local Police chief Javier Burrueco inspect the fire zone.

Daily TV 66, 68, 70, 72,

By Matthew Elliott and Linda Hall

74, 76, 78

Colin Bird 75

Our View 75

John Smith 75

Time Out 79 - 82

Social Scene 83 - 87

Property 88 - 90

Home & Gardens 92 - 94

Pets 96 - 97

Services 98 - 101 Classifieds 103 - 105 Motoring 106 - 109 Sport 110 + 111

THE blazes which tore through the Costa Blanca threatening hundreds of lives showed the heroism of those who risked their necks to fight the flames.

Despite local residents’ unwavering support for these brave men and women, the same cannot be said of the regional government, according to the Professional Union of Local Police and Firefighters

(SPPLB). It has denounced the ‘lack of coordination’ by the Valencian government, accusing it of leaving police and firefighters at the ‘mercy of corporate greed’ by paying them through outsourced private companies.

Likening their situation to dogs ‘who eat leftovers from their master,’ the SPPLB also made the astonishing claim that firefighting units had to pay road tolls out of their own pocket when travelling to de-

fend Javea and Benitatxell.

Crews were forced to eat bread because of delayed food deliveries while the typical salary is less than €1,000 per month - frozen for more than 10 years - with some guards earning less than 50 cents an hour, said the union. While the union directs its ire at the regional government, there are signs the catastrophic JaveaBenitachell fire was not deliberate, but investigators have few doubts about Bolulla.

Twenty-two firefighting aircraft were needed to extinguish the blaze in heavily wooded and mountainous areas. Three days later high winds meant it spread from Bolulla to Tarbena, then down to Callosa before reaching the outskirts of Jalon in the Marina Alta.

When another blaze was detected in La Nucia on the banks of the River Guadalest, helicopters and men had to be diverted from Bolulla and took almost six hours to control it.

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Remains used by occult group From Front page

The remains were found last month along with a child’s doll and also twigs with the names of people attached to them.

Over the next few days at least two other similar macabre discoveries were made by divers in nearby waters.

The Guardia Civil has revealed none of the bones bore the signs of physical violence and that some had

been interred in the ground for as long as 20 years before being dug up and then taken out to sea.

It is believed that the two people taken into custody, a man and a woman, are Spanish citizens.

They were arrested in Badajoz, Extremadura, but it is not known if they were on the list of people’s names found inside the watery bundle.

What has been revealed is

that the woman has been receiving psychiatric treatment and is said by some sources to have had a relationship with one of the individuals named in the documents.

Investigators now suspect that some of the remains contained in the bundles had been used by at least one occult group.

The bones themselves are thought to have been taken from cemeteries that had been desecrated.

Many strappy Roman returns SANDALS were the favoured Benidorm footwear long before tourists arrived.

Studs from the sandals worn by Roman soldiers were among the discoveries during excavations at the Tossal de La Cala in Benidorm, revealed Alicante University archaeologist Feliciana Salas.

El Tossal, once thought to have been solely an Iberian settlement, later became a walled Roman fort, confirmed Salas who headed this year’s dig.

It would have covered a 5,000-square

metre area and housed 200 soldiers, she said.

The outer wall, which was around one metre thick, appears to have been hastily built in the First Century AD and another treasure unearthed in this dig was a lead weight that might have been used by the builders.

Some sections of the wall remain, but many large blocks are missing and Salas and her team believe these were removed to build Benidorm’s first port.

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FAST PACED: A very close race to the bitter end.

Froome narrowly misses Vuelta glory

By Matthew Elliott LIVING legend Chris Froome, rode the time trial of his life in the 37.5km Javea-Calpe time trial, the 19th stage on the Vuelta a España.

But the incredible effort wasn’t enough to close the gap on Colombian Nairo Quintana, who won on Sunday, having completed the gruelling race in 83 hours, 31 minutes and 28 seconds.

Froome had started the time trial, which went ahead despite the fires which had ravaged the Costa Blanca, at three minutes and 37 seconds behind the veteran Colombian, but was just one minute and 21 seconds off the pace af-

ter a blistering ride.

On Saturday, however, Quintana cemented his lead on the penultimate stage between Benidorm and Alto de Aitana, a mountainous climb that saw the eventual winner push past Froome, who has beaten him twice in top competition.

It was a close end to Froome’s quest to become only the third man to win both the Tour de France and Vuelta a España in the same season, while Quintana became the second Colombian to win the race.

In third was Esteban Chaves, more than four minutes off the pace, closely followed by the three time Vuelta winner, Alberto Contador.

Slippery characters THIRTY kilos of live eels have been released into the Marjal Pego-Oliva Natural Park by biologists from the Hunting and Fisheries department of the regional environmental ministry.

The animals were bred at the Generalitat Valenciana’s offi-

cial fish conservation and reproduction facilities in Tuejar.

Around 1,000 individuals were released, with the aim being to reinforce the dwindling local population of the migratory fishes.

The species are highly en-

dangered across Spain, due to widespread construction of dams without associated fish passages.

The eels migrate upriver to spawn, and the dams prevent them reaching the correct habitats.

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Drug outlet arrest stems supplies

By Linda Hall A MAJOR Marina Baja hashish outlet was tracked down and dismantled by the Guardia Civil.

A 40-year-old man born in Morocco who now has Spanish nationality was arrested in Altea and later remanded.

It had taken more than a month of surveillance before he could be arrested, Guardia Civil sources said.

When intercepted on a motorcycle in Altea he was carrying a kilo of hashish wrapped in 100 gramme packets destined for the area’s principal dealers.

A search of his home revealed a still bigger haul of 180 kilos of hashish, most of it still in large packages waiting to be portioned out.

This latest operation will come as a blow to street-level dealers not only in the Marina Baja but also the Marina Alta who have now lost one their main suppliers, the Guardia Civil said.

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Jalon Valley Help upgraded OVER 150 invited guests including the British Vice Consul in Alicante, Sara Munsterhjelm, Alcalali Mayor, Maria Isabel Molina Vicens, the local priest, representatives from local charities and associations, and volunteer residents of all nationalities of the Jalon Valley Help, gathered to officially open the charity’s new drop-in centre at Casa de Animo in Alcalali.

Elaine Horton, President of Jalon Valley Help, opened proceedings by thanking everyone for coming along and joining in.

She said, “It’s a big day for all of us at Jalon Valley Help, and it’s great to be able to share the occasion with so many friends, neighbours, and supporters. Animo is open for business, and everyone whatever their age or nationality is very, very welcome.”

Elaine explained how the old town house had outgrown its original purpose, and in 2015 the charity sought the assistance of the town hall in Alcalali, who, after much consideration, very generously offered the rent free accommodation.

She said the charity had been for-

DROP-IN CENTRE: The new building unveiled and officially opened. tunate to have both financial and practical support from local businesses. These include Garcia Villas, and La Caixa Bank, who provided financial assistance, and S&S Building Services who had assisted throughout by providing equipment, and ensuring that works such as the replastering was properly completed.

“We are very grateful for their

support and encouragement, progress would have been considerably slower without it, and their incredible generosity.”

“Today begins a new chapter in the history of Animo, all of it impossible without the goodwill of the town hall here in Alcalali, and the generosity of others, all of us should be proud at what has been achieved here. Together we have made a dif-

ference and there will be many that will be very grateful for it. Thank you everyone. “ After speeches from the mayor and the Vice Consul, who both praised the hard work and community spirit of the charity, the priest gave a blessing and then the ribbon across the door was cut and everyone entered to view the refurbished premises. Exclamations of delight

were heard from all corners.

The guests were then treated to a buffet prepared by the charity’s catering team, and entertainment by the Vall de Pop U3A Casual Choir.

It was an incredible afternoon which will be remembered by everyone, and a tribute to all those who worked so hard to prepare the building to such an amazing standard.

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Child survives a fall from balcony

By Linda Hall A SLEEPWALKING child who fell three storeys from a balcony is now recovering in La Fe hospital, in Valencia City.

The seven-year-old’s two brothers and parents, asleep in their Corbera (Valencia) apartment, were unaware that he had fallen but luckily a neighbour saw what happened.

She rang the emergency services who first took the boy to Hospital de la Ribera, although it was decided to transfer him to La Fe, owing to his critical condition.

He had head injuries, a broken elbow, and bruising to the lungs, but after a five hour oper-

Tradition restored THE Plaza Mayor in Alfaz, was the scene for one of the town’s oldest traditions.

Townspeople sang centuries’ old couplets giving thanks for the harvest, and to honour Our Lady of Sorrows, whose feast day on September 15, coincides with the harvest.

The Copletes are believed to be one of the Marina Baja’s oldest celebrations, but the custom lapsed after the Civil War. They were sung again for the first time in 1987, thanks to a copy of the words, and elderly Alfasinos who remembered the tunes.

ation doctors were confident that he would make a complete recovery.

“I still can’t understand it,” said the boy’s father, Juan Luis. “We didn’t hear anything, the doorbell went and we didn’t know what was happening.”

This was his son’s second sleepwalking episode, he revealed. “Two months ago at around midnight I found him in the passage, I put him back to bed without waking him, but the next morning he couldn’t remember anything about it.”

The Guardia Civil are investigating the circumstances of the fall, but all the evidence suggests that it was an accident, they said.

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Bad trip turns man aggressive AN unnamed Briton threw himself from the Valencia-Palma de Mallorca ferry while the ship was still in port.

The Juan J Sister was tied up at the Poniente pier, as he was brought ashore, the man reacted very aggressively and turned on the Port Police who had come to his rescue

with a lifebelt.

They had to subdue, and then handcuff him, in order to control the situation as the man was clearly under the influence of drugs, the officers explained afterwards.

The Briton was a tourist, sources said, and had to be calmed down with a sedative.

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Unbeatable team spirit

MUCKING IN: Clearing up after the fires.

FOLLOWING the destructive fires in some of the beautiful areas in the Javea Region, many local people whose homes and businesses have suffered, are coming to terms with cleaning up and getting on with their lives as best they can.

One of the businesses affected was Javea Inn, on the Green Bowls Club. One of the owners, Brian Taylor had to be evacuated in the early hours as the fire had reached his property above the club.

Although there is extensive damage to some areas, including the bowling carpet surface, the members of Javea Bowls Club have shown tremendous spirit by ‘mucking in,’and getting the Inn on the Green going again.

Over the past week, members and Staff of Javea Green Bowls Club have been helping to put out ongoing local fires, cleaning, sweeping and hovering the bowls carpet, cleaning the partially burnt out kitchen and bar area, and yet still man-

DAMAGE: A scene of destruction. aging to supply the crew with a welcome supply of food and drinks.

Some Javea players were playing in another local competition at another club, and yet they still showed their support by popping in and offering encouragement and boosting morale whenever they could over the week.

The working party showed great spirit and camaraderie, it was surprising what a difference a few people can make when they work together as a team.

Within a few days, the clean-

up crew managed to get the premises in decent working order.

The bowling surface does need to be replaced, but members are still enjoying playing bowls and have decided it is not going to stop them from playing in the planned significant Iberian Competition which is still going ahead at Javea Green next week.

Keep calm and keep bowling, business as usual at Javea pub ‘The Green.’

Spectators are welcome to attend. The kitchen and bar are open.

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Everyone welcome to raise money for heroes of the fires

By David Humphrey AFTER the heroic efforts by volunteer firefighters to keep back the flames that threatened to engulf Javea and other nearby communities, people across the region are coming together to give something back.

EWN talked to Gary and Kim, owners of Legend’s Bar in Javea, who, together with local resident, Neva Morgan, have planned a special get-together for the volunteer firefighters and emergency service workers of the fire-hit region.

They would like to express their personal thanks to all the volunteer workers who fought so hard to keep the flames at bay, and kept the evacuation running smoothly. To this end, they have invited all volunteers to come along to Legend’s Bar on Thursday, September 15, from around 7pm for drinks and nibbles.

The head of the Balcon al Mar volunteer firefighters, Alan Norton, will be in attendance along with all

OWNERS: Gary and Kim holding event. of his team, and it is also hoped that Mayor Jose Chulvi will stop by to give thanks to the collective.

As the memories of the events recede, and thoughts turn to the future, everyone in the Javea area wants to

do their ‘bit’ to express appreciation for the courageous firefighters who stopped the blaze in its tracks. Many events are being organized and even T-shirts have been printed to support the cause.

Special forces to tackle fire threat

DETERMINED: Regional President Ximo Puig addresses the media.

THE President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Ximo Puig, has announced the creation of a new special unit of the regional police force in the wake of the terrible fires which devastated the Costa Blanca last week.

Puig is determined to ‘redouble efforts against the scourge of fire,’ after it emerged that at least some of the infernos may have been sparked deliberately.

The regional head also lamented the consequences of the fires and the number of lives affected, while directing effusive praise towards the many volunteer firefighters, whose ‘struggle and courage’was pivotal in terms of extinguishing the flames.

The new investigative unit will comprise officers from the

forest guard in collaboration with all three police forces operating in the region, in order to ‘narrow the gap for those who want to destroy nature and coexistence.’

He also affirmed that town planning and land use laws will be altered to prevent contractors building on burned land, which has been mooted as one of the prime motives for arsonists.

Any member of the public is welcome to come along to express their gratitude, and there will be opportunities to make donations to the volunteer firefighters. The group does not receive any money from the regional government and has to rely on funding from the town hall. Donations of this kind are a great way to help them replace equipment lost or damaged during the disaster.

It has been an emotional time for everyone who lives in, or has family or friends in the region, and it’s heart-warming to think that there are so many people who want to express their gratitude to these true local heroes.

Should readers wish to donate to the volunteer firefighters (Spanish, Bomberos Voluntarios), their bank account details are as follows, Bomberos Voluntarios, Cumbre del Sol, Benitachell, CATALUNYA CAIXA, IBAN, ES4320131707000 200085555, BIC/SWIFT CESCESB BXXX.

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The spirit of people OWNERS of private pools in Benitachell who allowed helicopters to refuel on their property before tackling the wildfires will be compensated by the council for their solidarity.

Mayor Josep Femenia, has heaped praise on local residents who were instrumental in helping firefighters put out the fires by providing much needed water.

Femenia also lauded the courageous efforts of the local Bomberos Voluntarios corps, described by member Eric Henshaw as a ‘Dad’s army of firefighters,’ to The Bolton News, which he once directed.

Although more than 800 hectares of land were blackened, and more than 100 homes seriously damaged as 1,400 were evacuated, the real story has been in the incredible scenes of selfless community spirit, thoughtless bravery, and strength in numbers.

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Simply the best Pride ever

By Matthew Elliott PAINTING the town pink in some of the most raucous, fabulous and friendly scenes to have taken place in Benidorm, the city’s 2016 Pride festival came to a close on Sunday having drawn thousands of revellers of all shapes, sizes, styles, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and ages from every corner of the globe for a party you simply had to see to believe.

It was the sixth time that Benidorm held a Pride parade and the Costa Blanca city’s growing reputation as a spectacular gay-friendly, sunbleached top destination meant that its celebrations formed the crown jewel of the European pride calendar which has also come to an end.

With Sunday’s enormous closing parade Benidorm proved itself one of the continent’s finest party cities, not in the chaotic mega-club sense encountered in Amsterdam or Berlin, but in the sheer variety and inclusiveness of the events,

which catered for all ages, nationalities, sub-cultures and styles by embracing the city’s gorgeous old town area choc-ablock with small bars that pack a heavy punch when it comes to what really matters - great character, great food, great music, great people.

Benidorm Pride 2016 will go down in history as one of the finest yet. Bring on 2017!

PRIDE PARADE: Thousands of revellers.

FRIENDLY SCENES: In the party city.

CROWN JEWEL: Benidorm.

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Who visits the market?

By Keith Baker EWN set out to find out who had been visiting the Benidorm Indoor Market this past week, and we met some interesting people.

Phoebe Wier, Anne and Robin Greer from Newtown Abbey in Belfast were in Benidorm for one week, staying at the Hotel Ambassador.

They normally stay in the Hotel Bali but as they’re a little older now they wanted to stay in the new town. They like coming into the Indoor Market to get a bit of shade. They enjoy visiting el Arcons Cafe for a cake and coffee, but also intended to look at the dress shops.

Patricia Raid and Norma Hutchinson from Newcastle were in Benidorm for one week, staying at the Hotel Rosamar. They’ve stayed in the town many times before. They had popped in for a cake and coffee, but also find it a good place to look for gifts to take home with them.

Florence Williamson from Giffnock in Glasgow and friend Janet Cosgrove from Hamilton were here on a one-week self-catering holiday.

They have visited Benidorm many times. Florence describes herself as a fussy eater, and likes to buy her meat here. They were also looking for glasses and presents.

Clive Radford has been a resident here for 15 years. Originally from Southhampton, he now lives in the Rincon area. He calls in on a Thursday to collect his favourite paper! He also enjoys sampling the Spanish food in the market.

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Happy ending for mystery A DIVING instructor found a wedding ring whilst diving off Benidorm Island last month, and set out to trace its owner.

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from the seabed, and the ring had so much sediment on it she thought it was rubbish.

She thought it must have been there for at least 10 years. The gold ring bears the date February 17, 1979, as well as a woman’s name, but Jessy didn’t reveal that.

She posted details on Facebook in an effort to find the owner. The size of the ring, and the fact that it bore a woman’s name, suggested to her that it belonged to a man, but she wondered if it had slipped off his finger whilst he was swimming, or whether he threw it into the sea to symbolically end a bad season in his life. She pledged to return it to the sea if the owner wasn’t found.

Following several false claims on the ring Jessy was contacted by Juani and Agustin from Zaragoza. They were able to confirm the name engraved inside the ring, and can produce their marriage certificate demonstrating the date of their wedding. It transpires that the couple went to lunch on the island with in-laws the first summer they were married. Agustin then went swimming, and the ring, which was loose, fell off.

The couple plan to meet up with Jessy in the coming days. Jessy said “it has made me very, very happy, especially knowing that the couple are still together and the ring really was lost.”

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Cars in Avenida Comunitat Valenciana at the intersection with Avenida de Europa had to wait up to half an hour as the teams headed out towards La Nucia and on to Alto de Aitana.

UK campaign planned THE Valencia Tourism Agency plans to develop an intense campaign to promote the destination in the UK for next winter to counteract the effects of Brexit and take advantage of the favourable growth in the UK market, according to Regional Secretary Francesc Colomer, who was attending a meeting with the hotelier’s association, Hosbec.

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Half way finished

SEAFRONT: Work in progress and the result.

By Linda Hall REMODELLING of Altea’s beach, between the Algar rivermouth and the seafront car park, is nearing completion.

Work is finishing in line with the schedule set out by the National Government’s Environment Ministry, and should be finished by the end of the month.

The revamp, first discussed 16 years ago, includes demolishing the retaining wall of the former lagoon, and creating a new beach, but despite satisfaction at completing this first phase, the question of when the second phase will be actioned remains.

The section between the new beach and the fishing port is next in line for a makeover. Altea needs to know when this can start, local Mayor, Jaume Llinares, told the Environment Ministry.

“The original revamp had a pre-crisis budget of 25 million euros, but after four modifications this has been reduced to 4.5 million euros.”

Llinares said. “After 16 years of negotiation and 10 years of vetoed projects the area has deteriorated further.”

“We hope that the next government will understand the need to carry out this second phase, but realise that the current political uncertainty is affecting decisions, as well as drastic cuts to Ministry funds.” Llinares added.

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Sick child is left stranded

By Linda Hall A 10-YEAR-OLD girl’s parents used Facebook to shame an Alicante City taxi driver who refused to take her to hospital.

The child’s tonsils had been removed some days earlier, her mother explained, and the wound began to bleed in the early hours of the morning. They called a taxi so that she could take her daughter to A & E while her husband remained at home with their younger son.

The girl began to vomit blood as they approached the waiting taxi but on seeing her the cabbie wound down his window and told the mother, “You need an ambulance,” before driving off and leaving them stranded in the middle

of the street.

Instead, his wife took their car and drove her to hospital where their daughter had an emergency operation, said David Geada. She is now back home, and her mother’s

A driver can refuse to accept a fare if he believes his own safety or vehicle is endangered.” account of the incident on her Facebook page has been shared more than 11,500 times.

The local taxi drivers’ association confirmed that it is investigating the episode and has referred it to the regional government’s transport de-

partment. The parents have also contacted the transport department, they said.

Consumer groups have since pointed out that taxis are a public service and cannot refuse assistance in an emergency. It was even possible that the taxi driver broke the law by failing to provide help when required, the Avecu association maintained.

Ignacio Pico, president of Radio-Teletaxi, confirmed that a driver can refuse to accept a fare if he believes his own safety or his vehicle is endangered. “That had nothing to do with this case,” Pico said. “There will be no justification for the driver’s attitude if the regional government’s transport department takes the mother’s part.”

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Please recycle empties

By Linda Hall THE Costa Blanca recycles huge amounts of glass at normal times, let alone during local fiestas.

These have traditionally been occasions to eat, drink and make merry but for good or bad the focus is often on drinking these days, and especially in the peñas or club houses.

For Altea’s annual Moors

and Christians celebrations later this month, Ecovidrio is making it easy to dispose of empty bottles during the fiestas.

The non-profit making glass recyclers, in conjunction with the town hall’s fiestas department, will distribute wheeled tubs amongst the peñas. When full these can be taken to bottle banks installed nearby.

To make sure nobody forgets an ‘awareness patrol’ will re-

mind people of recycling’s environmental advantages. There will also be gift incentives for peña members who take charge of emptying the tubs.

Altea’s fiestas councillor Vicente Ripoll gave details of a Valencian Community initiative to encourage glass recycling during fiestas. The town that collects the most glass during its fiestas will receive €3,000 towards its 2017 celebrations.

ROADWORK NOISE: Is not acceptable at 8am.

Quiet, please BUILDING sites are not the only locations that must lower the volume of noise in Gandia during the summer months.

Modifications to local by-laws mean private individuals will not be able to carry out noisy improvements, alterations or demolitions in Gandia’s coastal area. Lorries and heavy vehicles will also be barred from the maritime district during the high season.

Ignoring the new regulations will result in fines

ranging from €500 to €3,000 depending on the severity of the offence.

The bans can be relaxed on grounds of safety or social necessity, Gandia’s Urban Development explained. Apart from these one-off exceptions citizens can look forward to zero tolerance over noise, they were warned.

Regardless of the time of the year, noise levels from heavy machinery may not rise above 90 decibels in the town centre and maritime district.

TOWN FIESTAS: Drinkers and peña members will be encouraged to recycle.

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RESTORED MODELS: Pupils helped to give the heads a new lease of life.

Big heads get new names AS they do in most towns, ‘Giants and Big Heads’ opened Muchamiel’s fiestas parade.

This time the heads worn by the Nanos were old models made new by pupils at the municipal restoration workshop and prior to their first outing during the El Ravalet fiestas, they made a public appearance at the town hall.

Here pupils Marina, Lorestela, Alex, Luis, Marc, Fernando, Paco and Manu were congratulated on their

skill by Muchamiel’s mayor Sebastian Cañadas and culture councillor Rafael Garcia.

The pupils worked since June on the heads which were unearthed last year in the municipal store, and if some of the heads look like vaguely-familiar caricatures of ‘Dallas’ characters that would be no coincidence.

Decades ago the Ewing family were the models for these same seven heads that were used for the El Ravalet fiestas, but tastes and televi-

sion soaps moved on and they lay forgotten.

As well as a new lease of life they have also received new names and, following a Facebook poll, will be known as Olvido, Bartolo, Felipe, Maruja, Vicenta and Rafaela.

Now that the heads have been successfully restored, the mayor Sebastian Cañadas disclosed plans for another workshop and promised that there will be two new giants for the 2017 fiestas.

TRAIN REPLACEMENT: Passengers have said the bus is quicker and has better air con.

Quicker by road

By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THERE was a 3 per cent fall in passengers using the Benidorm-Denia tram, in July.

The region’s rail operator FGV had expected a sharper drop after the Calpe-Denia section of Line 9 was closed on safety grounds until modernisation can be carried out.

The bus service put on by the region’s rail operator FGV is, according to passengers, proving faster than the train between Calpe and Denia. This winds through a sinuous, unarguably scenic route that occasionally loops back on itself. The substitute bus, which stops at the same stations as the trenet, takes less time and has better air-conditioning, too, passengers have said.

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Turtles turning up

CLIMATE CHANGE: Means more turtles may choose to lay eggs on the Spanish coast.

By Linda Hall FORTY-SEVEN loggerhead turtles recently came out of their shells in the Valencian Community.

Ten were hatched at the Oceanografic Aquarium in Valencia City while 37 from the same clutch emerged on the El Saler (Valencia) beach several days later.

The eggs were laid by a sea turtle seen near the promenade in Sueca – also in Valencia – but the nest was moved to El Saler to protect it. Many of the surviving females will return there to lay their own eggs in 30 years time.

This represents the fourth turtle nest recorded

in the Valencian Community over the last 10 years. The first was discovered in Puçol in 2006 and others were found in 2014 and 2015 in Playa de San Juan and La Mata.

Loggerheads presence is common in the Mediterranean but until now the turtles have traditionally chosen warmer regions such as North Africa or Turkey, explained Juan Eymar from the Environment department’s Marine Fauna Recuperation Centre.

Climate change is a key factor as sea temperatures in Spain’s Mediterranean coast rise. “We shall have to get used to turtles laying eggs here,” said Eymar.

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A courageous animal rescue

TERRYIFYING SCENE: All the animals were rescued safely.

By Matthew Elliott QUICK thinking La Nucia residents managed to save nine dogs and 10 horses from certain death, as a terrifying fire tore through the Barranc Salat area, threatening to destroy a local equestrian centre.

Alerted to the news, concerned residents combined their knowledge and resources through different social networks and WhatsApp texts, and managed to pull off an audacious rescue of the animals locked in their enclosures at the Club Hipico Altea.

Club manager, Alberto Llorens, had alerted authorities after strange smoke plumes began racing up from the river bank at 9pm on September 6. The horses were originally not thought to be in danger but after midnight the wind direction abruptly changed and called for an emergency evacuation of the stables.

Nearby there were hunting dogs chained to their posts and trembling with fear, but the courageous volunteers were able to save them and take them for treatment in Polop, as the Altea animal shelter was closed.

Honouring the heroes

HONOURED: Paying tribute to Villajoyosa’s colourful characters.

VILLAJOYOSA has honoured two local heroes by naming streets after them.

Judge Perez Carretero, was a legal warrior who fought for the rights of prisoners, employees, and the protection of sexual freedoms throughout the 1970’s and 80’s.

He also worked with Amnesty International, reporting on human rights abuses in an era

when it was governed by brutal dictatorships.

Dr More Llorca is a beloved member of the community, she became highly respected during her time working in local hospitals as a gynaecologist, and helping in the state asylum.

Both have been recognised for their humane qualities, and quite simply making their communities a better place.

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Tale of two cities School’s textbook request to parents

AN old battle over urbanisation has returned to Denia as Les Ma r i n e s r e si d en ts protest against the Las Olas development due for more building on the nearby Blay beach which is one of the

last sandy stretches standing against the tide of construction.

The developer responsible wants to build a 20 metre h ig h p riv ate c o mp le x comprising 19 apartments

a nd a prome na de on the beach, despite it being one of the most eroded beaches in Denia, losing virtually all of its sand each year to the encroaching tide.

A nothe r group of c oncerned residents in neighbouring El R e tiro ha ve formed a civic platform to

In direct contradiction of the spirit of the Coastal Act.” pre ve nt the ‘a be rra tion’ which they claim is in direct contradiction of the spirit of the Coastal Act, designed to protect the Costa Blanca’s few remaining tractions of unadulterated land.

There are also fears that, if given the green light, the development could mark the be ginning of a s lippe ry slope that will eventually see taller buildings erected on Denia’s beachfront thus bastardising the city’s once idyllic panorama for good.

HOT RETURN: For pupils as they return to school.

By Matthew Elliott STUDENTS across the Costa Blanca returned to school last week but it was a scrappy start to the new academic year punctuated by oppressive heat, mismanaged classrooms, parentteacher conflict, and controversy over textbook fees.

With the heatwave continuing to plague the province as the pupils started their new years older and wiser, classroom temperatures rocketed above 30 degrees in many instances lead-

ing concerned parents to complain that the sweltering conditions represented a serious health risk.

Fans and water bottles were the order of the day and the tensions were compounded in many public schools as parents battled with local education authorities over who should pay for textbooks. Some publishers have refused to issue replacement textbooks until they are paid by the regional government and some schools have now asked parents to fork out with the expectation that they’ll be refunded later on.

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Film festival winners THE prize-giving for the best performances during the first ‘Curts del Moscatell’ short film festival took place during this year’s ‘Dolia’ gastronomy and wine fair at the Teulada-Moraira auditorium.

Fair co-ordinator, Joan Lobell, announced the winners in the presence of the mayor of TeuladaMoraira, Carlos Linares, president of the Friends of culture of Teulada association (ACAT), Mila Bisquert, and president of the San Vicente Ferrer co-operative Teulada, Paqui Oller.

Best short film went to ‘No abortamos,’ by Alberto Rodríguez and Marta Onzaín, who bagged 500 euros prize money, sponsored by the Co-operativa San Vicente Ferrer.

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Gazebo with a view

HISTORIC CENTRE: Panoramic views and access to the river Serpis.

By Matthew Elliott GANDIA Council has finally opened the much anticipated Mirador del Serpis, a new urban enclosure that will allow residents and tourists a fine panoramic view across the beautiful region, and a proper access point to the river Serpis.

Funded by the Valencian Government to the tune of 90,000 euros, the Mirador was of-

ficially opened by Mayor Diana Morant, and will also help protect the town’s ancient medieval wall from the wear and tear of the weather.

Having taken several full legislatures to finally come to fruition, the Mirador features vibrant plant life and is decorated with poems and tributes from local artists from the past and present, and now forms a crucial part of Gandia’s revamped historic centre.

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Hooded villain arrested POLICE have arrested a Norwegian man in Benidorm, whom they suspect of being the hooded armed robber who stormed a local pharmacy wielding a blowtorch and stole 284 euros.

Witnesses, pharmacy employees, and security cameras, all identify the 27-yearold with a history of armed robberies, as being the culprit.

The incident had taken place late in the evening of September 1, on Severo Ochoa Avenue, and saw the man furiously threaten staff with the blowtorch before raiding the counter and making off with the three figure haul, a fairly paltry sum given the time of the theft.

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GREEN FOR A DAY: Parking will be swapped for gardens.

BENIDORM’s very own indie-rock music extravaganza, the Low Festival, achieved a record success this year, raking in more than 14 million euros for the local economy. The vast majority of spending, by the thousands who attended at the end of July, went to local hotels, bars, restaurants and shops.

The Low Festival is fast on its way to becoming one of Spain’s premier music festivals, and the live three day event was broadcast around the country by Radio 3 and RTVE. The vast majority of rockers travelled from other regions, especially Madrid and Catalonia.

Greener outlook

By Matthew Elliott ONDARA has publicly committed itself to becoming a cleaner, greener town, by joining in the relatively unheralded ‘Global Parking Day,’ which sees towns, cities and communities across the world substitute car parking spaces for temporary gardens.

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will be briefly occupied by makeshift vegetable squatters, in a bid to show just how beautiful an urban landscape devoted to people and plants, rather than exhaust pipes and pollution can look, even if just for a day.

Ondara will stick with the plan but go one step furtherwith the opening of a large garden that will showcase the Costa Blanca towns commitment to going green, and show residents the power and simplicity of urban transformation, feng shui on a community scale.

LIVE: Scene from the Low Festival.

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A charitable bonanza of bargains AS summer draws to a close, the Charity Shop of Calpe is holding its end of season sale with loads of great bargains on summer clothing and other items. The sale kicks off on Monday September 19 at 10am and lasts for just 10 days. The shop opens every day except Sunday from 10am to 1.30pm, so pop in and take a look.

During the year, it supports many local charities in the town, including Carita, Cruz Roja,

Price war baker’s dough runs out

By Linda Hall JOSE NAVARRO, the Valencia baker who began a price war with 20 cent baguettes in 2012, is now bankrupt. He applied to start creditors’ meetings in February but could not reach agreement with the banks.

A Valencia court has now declared him insolvent and appointed an official receiver who awaits paperwork to determine how much Navarro owes to whom. His bank debts alone add up to €1.5

million and three flour manufacturers and transport companies are in turn trapped by his unpaid bills.

At one point Navarro had 150 employees and sold thousands of ‘barras’ each day in Valencia province bakeries and, briefly, in Alcoy.

His profit margin was so narrow that he depended entirely on huge sales but the queues outside his shops eventually dwindled and so did sales, Navarro explained.

He also had harsh criticism from his competitors. They

were behind the closure of one bakery by the Health authorities and he endured repeated inspections from the region’s Work and Trade departments, he said.

Vicente Martinez, secretary of the Valencia Bakers and Confectioners Guild said that time had proved him right.

“A traditional baker like Navarro can’t sell for less than 45 cents a baguette without losing money. Even 45 cents barely covers production costs and there are still overheads to pay,” he argued.

EMAUS and the Calpe Food Bank. So you can grab yourself a bargain and, at the same time, help out needy families and children in the town.

The shop will close for one day on Thursday September 29, then reopen with new season stock on Friday 30. If you have any autumn or winter clothes to donate please bring them in. The shop is on Avenida Gabriel Miro – half way up on the right hand side – inside Galerias Mar Azul.

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Unwelcome new neighbour RESIDENTS living on either side of the future Torre Infinu m i n C a l p e wa n t to halt its construction.

Posters and signs declaring ‘Torre No’ hang from their balconies in protest at

the 20-storey first-line ap artme n t b lo c k w h e re work has begun.

A large banner in English and Spanish calls attention to their rights.

T h e n ew to w er b lo c k,

which will be located only six metres away from their ow n buildings , bre a c he s c onditions s e t out in the Coastal Law, existing residents said.

Nine pumps are running da y a nd night to re move subterranean water which is e mptie d dow n the ma in drain but the residents have complained that the town ha ll ha s done nothing to stop this.

The y ma inta in tha t the building should, according to regulations, be no higher than seven storeys.

The de ve lope r s ide s te ppe d this obs ta c le by buying a dditiona l la nd w hic h re s ide nts c la im, is linked to the main plot by nothing more than a narrow strip.

The y pla n to ta ke le ga l action against Calpe Town Hall which they accuse of ‘total slackness’ for labelling the conflict ‘a private matter between residents and the construction company.’

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Make A Smile

NAUTICAL FUN: Children from the Emaus homes enjoying activities at sea.

OVER the summer holidays children from the Emaus homes have been treated to various days out organised by Tony Grande of Make A Smile and hosted by the Real Club Nautico of Calpe.

These days included sailing through the bay of Calpe in Tom 28 sailing boats, swimming in the sea and special trips to an ice cream parlour in the Port.

The centre also offers rowing, paddle surfing, kayaking and snorkelling. “The children absolutely loved the sailing” said Ivan, one of the Emaus carers. “The excitement in the homes be-

fore and after the outing is a joy to see as the children don’t get many opportunities for this kind of activity.”

Make A Smile would like to thank the expert sailing volunteers who gave up their time to take the children out, their friend Roger and also Pablo Braquehais, president of the non profit Centro Náutico RCN Calpe who made it all possible.

For more information on the Centre, go to www.centronauticocalpe.com and for information about Make A Smile, email info@makeasmile.es or go to www.makeasmile.es.

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Crime gang caught

EVADING DETECTION: The gang changed clothes on public transport.

By Simon Firth POLICE have arrested eight members of the same Croatian family suspected of burgling homes in Alicante and Murcia.

The five women and three men had their headquarters in Torrevieja where a large number of complaints were made to police about thefts from homes.

Their modus operandi is said to be the ‘slip method’ where a

plastic sheet is placed between the frame and the door.

It’s thought the gang had been using public transport to travel to and from the scene of their crimes and in a bid to evade detection they even changed their clothes or separated while on a bus or a train.

Police described the professional-type approach had hindered attempts to catch them.

They also said there was a

clear hierarchy within the family gang with a division of roles: the women were responsible directly for the break-ins while the men looked after the logistics of the operation.

National Police eventually arrested the family members after surveillance on two homes in the Torrevieja area where they found tools and equipment for breaking into residential properties.

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COVA TALLADA: A Marina Alta beauty spot.

Cave needs looking after

By Linda Hall THE Cova Tallada cave needs protecting from accident-prone excursionists.

The emergency services were recently called out to rescue a Cova Tallada excursionist for the umpteenth time this summer. On this occasion it was a 30-year-old woman overcome by heatstroke when temperatures hit 40°C as she trekked to the beauty spot.

The sea cave in the San Antonio Marine Reserve is accessed by a winding cliff path

and Local Police officers, a helicopter, ambulance and a Fire Brigade rescue unit were all mobilised to come to her aid.

But the cave also needs protecting from the kayaks and canoes that use it as a parking space, the Ciudad de Denia Facebook group complained.

This latest grievance highlights the massification that conservationists and ecologists maintain put the cave at risk. It also echoes earlier statements from Joan Sala, chairman of the Montgo National Park’s board of governors, who has already

called for limited access to the cave. “At the very least numbers should be limited as they are in other natural spaces,” he said.

The Generalitat has no intention of prohibiting the excursions that approach the Cova Tallada from the sea, especially as tourism in the Marine Reserve is non-polluting, regional government sources revealed.

But it is likely to impose restrictions to ensure that an excessive number of visits during the high season do not harm the cave.

Robot wars

FORGET the Olympics, or the Paralympics for that matter. On Saturday September 10 six young local chi l dr en l ef t t he sunny shores of the Costa Blanca and travelled to the northern Spanish town of Logrono to compete in the national final s of t he Wor l d Robot Olympics.

The chi l dr en, aged bet ween ei ght and 14, wer e competing for a spot in the Robot Olympics set to be held in India this November. Unlike his football obsessed pals, one participant, eight-year-old Jorge Artero, dr eam s of becom i ng an aeronautical engineer and building ships to send into space.

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Figures don’t add up

By Linda Hall SOMETHING didn’t quite add up last month, according to Benidorm hoteliers.

The town was full to overflowing throughout August but hotel occupancy of 93.3 per cent was almost 1 per cent lower than in August 2015.

So where was that elusive 1 per cent hiding? The answer is easy to find, maintains hoteliers’ association HOS-

BEC, whose members are pretty sure they were staying in unregistered pirate apartments.

HOSBEC keeps a close eye on statistics and cross-references airport figures, road reports and rail travel data with water and electricity consumption and even rubbish collection volume.

This information led the association to “assert without any doubt” that clients who are “sensitive to price” are choosing

unregistered apartments. And many of them would have been the Spanish or Portuguese tourists who, HOSBEC figures show, did not stay in hotels last month.

Reliable figures do not exist, HOSBEC admitted, but the association suspects that pirate apartments could double official figures.

“Probably more than 40,000 beds are advertised on unregulated internet sites,” its August report maintained.

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Low pay for the waiting game ALICANTE Province workers earn average pre-tax monthly salaries of €1,476.

This is lower than the national €1,635 average and there are huge discrepancies between sectors, found the National Statistics Institute (INE).

The hospitality trade, personal services and retail sector are the province’s worst payers, with a bank employee earning €2,671 gross compared with a waiter’s €856.

President of Alicante City’s hoteliers’ association Maria del Mar Valera lamented that some

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employers do not pay waiters what they are worth, which often makes waiting at table a transitional job or stepping stone to other employment.

This situation will inevitably continue, warned Victor Tatay of the Adecco recruitment and employment agency. “Until there is a change in the types of jobs that are available it will be very difficult to narrow this gulf.”

At present only a third of jobs in the Valencian Community require qualifications although Adecco records show this figure is slowly creeping up, Tatay said.

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No place to hide

TABARCA ISLAND: Flat and exposed.

By Linda Hall POLICE continue to discover more irregular Algerian immigrants on Tabarca Island.

Roughly 100 were thought to have arrived in four boats or ‘pateras’ and many were seen fleeing on reaching the shore.

This time they were Algerians but, like the sub-Saharans who are also willing to risk their lives to reach Europe, all would

have paid the people-trafficking mafias large sums to get here.

According to the Guardia Civil, the three men brought the total of those located up to 55, of whom 13 are minors.

Like the others brought in by the police, they were transferred to Alicante port where they were held by the National Police. On arrival they were given a medical check-up by the Red Cross who said the

men were in good health despite symptoms of dehydration, exhaustion and superficial injuries to their feet.

They told her they had spent the last two days without food, said Patricia Campañ who is in charge of the Red Cross operation. Once at the main police station in Alicante City, like all the other irregular Tabarca arrivals, they were issued with expulsion orders.

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ANIMAL CHARITY: Several events will be taking place over the next month.

Dates to put in your diary PEPA animal charity has a few events coming up this month which are well worth putting in your diary.

The event of the month, t h e F a m i l y F u n D a y, w i l l be at La Font d’EnCarros near Gandia on September

18 at t he l arge m uni ci pal park on the edge of town.

There will be market stalls and bargains, games for the young and old, a home-made cake and savoury pastry stand and the PEPA BBQ with bacon

butties, sausage baps, beef or veggie burgers and cold soft drinks.

Entertainment is to be provided free of charge by The Karmaroos and there will be a line dancing display, plus a fun dog show with plenty of categories.

The fun day runs from 10am to 3pm with registrations for the dog show from 11am onwards.

P E PA’s 2 0 1 7 c a l e n d a r s will be on sale at the event, and the public is also reminded that the summer sales continue at the charity shops until September 24.

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EL SALIENTE: Safety and comfort has been improved on the roads.

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Relic found

By Eleanor Hawkins AS promised, the provincial council managed to get roadworks on the AL-7100 from Albox to Chirivel via El Saliente finished in time for celebrations of the 300th anniversary of the shrine.

Public Works and Development Delegate Oscar Liria reported that the work, which saw a 6.5 kilometre stretch of the road widened and resurfaced in preparation for the crowds of pilgrims expected to visit on this jubilee year, was completed on Friday, September 2, ahead of the traditional Romeria (pilgrimage).

Following on from work done last year at the entrance to El Saliente, the job completed a task aimed to improve safety and comfort on the busy road.

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Red weevil

Cruelty case

Champ honoured

Verdict reached

COMPANIES are being invited to tender for a contract to detect and treat Elche’s trees that have been affected by the red palm weevil. The weevil, which is about 3cm long, is difficult to combat.

ANIMAL rights activists have been infuriated by the repeal of a sentence handed down on a Costitx farmer who was given a six-month prison term for severely mistreating a donkey.

THE former mayor of Partaloa, Federico Molina, has been found guilty of six crimes against land planning for having authorised construction of 26 houses on land where building was not permitted.

River clean-up

Iconic anniversary

A YOUNG sportsman from Motril has received a commemorative plaque and warm tribute from mayor, Flor Almon and Sports’ councillor, Miguel Angel Muñoz. Fourteen-year-old Miguel Yanguas recently became Spanish padel champion in the junior doubles.

AROUND €120,000 has been allocated for clearing and cleaning the river channels in and around Orihuela. The aim is to complete the work before the onset of any torrential rainfall.

THE Son Moix sports centre celebrates its 40th anniversary with a huge bash and a tremendous schedule of activities on Saturday September 17. Children’s shows, speeches, a commemorative concert, live music and an interactive ceremony have been promised.

Archives move ORIHUELA is moving the municipal archives to the former Casablanca Cinema. This is close to the town hall and will mean the archive files will be in one location rather than being distributed across different city premises.

Eviction delayed THE Anti-Eviction Platform of Elche (PAH) managed to prevent the eviction of a neighbour in Calle Ferran. The eviction has been postponed for one month pending an appeal.

Quesada action PADER Democratic Party of Rojales is calling for action to improve road safety in Quesada, particularly at the entrance to the urbanisation. The party wants another access point installed.

Helping ‘herstory’ MANACOR will soon try to inject a dose of gender equality in its street planning and psychogeography by naming more local landmarks and monuments after famous or influential local women.

Baby rescued HEROIC paramedics managed to resuscitate a baby who almost drowned after falling into a private pool at a Palma home but the infant remains in a critical condition in Espases intensive care unit.

South by north-west A NEW flight route between Derry in Northern Ireland and Mallorca will begin next summer and run for eight weeks operated by Thompson and First Choice.

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Agricultural waste VOX Costa Tropical has asked the relevant authorities to take measures to control the dumping of agricultural waste and has also requested those in the agricultural sector to ensure that they do not leave cuttings around greenhouses because of the possible effect on the environment.

Dog mess THE Department of Environment in Almuñecar and FFC the company responsible for cleaning the streets has launched a reminder campaign concerning the danger of leaving dog mess on the streets.

Playmobil exhibit A PLAYMOBIL exhibition which takes place at the Granary Building as part of the activities surrounding the 400th Aanniversary of the writer’s death and relationship with Velez will be open seven days a week 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm from September 28 to November 1 in Velez-Malaga.

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Target practice ALMERIA Provincial Council has announced it will be providing Gador with €30,000 to maintain the shooting facilities in the town and will allow Local Police officers to practise for free.

Another win PLAYA de Los Muertos in Carboneras has, for the third time, been chosen as 20minutos readers’ favourite beach in Spain. The local beach received more than 34,000 points, beating second-place Bolonia in Tarifa by almost 7,000.

All’s well A NEW well is up and running in Tahal, putting an end to a lack of drinking water in the village. The work, which cost the provincial council more than €100,000, was completed early.

Getting prepared SCIENTISTS have been testing an ‘artificial brain cell’ project in the Alboran Sea which they hope will be able to predict earthquakes a week before they happen with 80 per cent efficiency.

MARBELLA public works councillor, Blanca Fernandez, and her culture counterpart, Gema Midon, have announced that an old fountain has been uncovered during work to install a new sanitation device on Avenida Nabeul, close to Plaza Puente Malaga.

Fabulous fountain MIJAS Infrastructure councillor, Jose Carlos Martin, has once again been out on the town’s streets to check out the most recent fruits of his labour. In this case, he was on hand to admire the new ‘Parque del Agua’ in the Las Cañadas district, which is now complete following a summer of hard work.

Burst main THE police were on hand, when a water main burst outside their main building in the Avenida del Carmen on the afternoon of Sunday September 12 which resulted in the closure of the road taking traffic from the port to the A7 and vehicles were diverted.

Marbella crackdown TRADERS in Marbella have responded very positively to the actions of the police in stopping illegal sales of counterfeit goods along the sea front as 74 per cent of 50 premises contacted believed they had effectively been removed from the streets in a professional and non-aggressive way.

Malaga brawl A MAN has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred during a brawl between two groups in Malaga City. National Police officers are investigating what happened although there is no evidence anyone was shot.

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Ragu row SWEDEN: A woman has been sent to jail for a month after throwing a plate at her boyfriend. The 47-year-old was complaining that her ragu had pancetta in the sauce and threw it back at him.

Low rates SWEDEN: The central bank is keeping the country’s low interest rate at -0.50 per cent, citing continued global uncertainty partly sparked by the Brexit vote.

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BRITAIN is set to build a 13ft high wall in Calais to try to stop migrants sneaking across the Channel with UK taxpayers footing the bill, expected to be around £2 million (€2.38 million).

Not back to school POLICE were called to a school in Kent following a disturbance between

BRITISH PRESS a parent and the head teacher. Parents complained the new head was turning students away at the gate for not wearing the correct uniform.

Photographic concern A FL O RIST t o f oot bal l er s’ wives said he was shocked to see his photo in an Daesh magazine.

The 64-year-old from Cheshire appeared in the Rumiyah magazine which led to him being questioned by counter-terrorism police.

PILL USE: It has been alleged that one can trigger early miscarriage.

NORWAY: Patients faced delayed operations and consultations after nearly 200 doctors and hospital staff went on strike after talks broke down with unions and employers over working hours.

Lego lagging behind DENMARK: Toymaker Lego has reported slower sales growth and falling profits in the first half of the year as it hired more staff and sales stalled in the Americas. Net profit fell to 3.49 billion kroner (€469 million), from 3.55 billion kroner in the same period last year.

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HIGH WALL: Is being considered to stop migrants crossing the Channel.

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NORWAY: According to the European Commission’s Consumer Markets Scoreboard, Norway has some of the least satisfied consumers among the 30 nations surveyed. They said they were unhappy with options for meat, fruit and vegetables.

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CHANCELLOR Angela Merkel has defended her refugee policy and said the situation had improved drastically in the past year for Germans as well as refugees.

SWEDEN: Students could soon be able to get a student loan to pay for their driving licence if government proposals go ahead.

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Corruption charges TWO policemen have been arrested on corruption charges and for selling police uniforms to criminals along

DUTCH PRESS with walkie-talkies allowing them to listen in on police conversations.

Terrorism list NINE Dutch people have been added to the national terrorism list by the Foreign Minister in relation to suspected activities in Syria and Iraq.

Motorway killing A GERMAN motorist was ki l l ed i n Denm ar k by a heavy stone thrown from a motorway overpass which hit his vehicle. Police say the attack could have been inspired by Netflix series ‘Slasher ’ which showed a similar incident.

Integration for all A GERMAN sociologist from the Karlsruhe University of Education believes both immigrants and Germans should take integration classes for more harmonious living.

Pill complaints DOCTORS and pro-abortion campaigners are taking the health insurance ministry to court for failing to provide clear guidelines about the use of a pill which can trigger early miscarriage.

GERMAN cities opened their doors to historic churches, theatres and museums free of charge to visitors as part of the ‘Day of Open Monuments.’

Even some of Berlin’s night clubs opened to mark the occasion.

More living in debt There are now 61 people on the list.

Second most popular spot TOURISTS visiting Rotterdam have risen for the fifth consecutive year. According to new figures 205,000 tourists visited the port city in the first five months of the year, making it the second most popular city destination.

NEW government figures show that more German families than ever are living in debt. The number with a high level of debt rose from 1.64 million in 2006 to 1.87 million in 2016.

Tax charges A SWISS former banker has been charged with allegedly selling German authorities files of wealthy clients suspected of tax evasion.

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NOT SO SMART: A man was arrested for playing Pokemon Go in a church.

Unorthodox prayer A POKEMON GO player is facing five years in prison after filming himself playing the interactive smartphone game in a church. The prolific 21-year-old blogger has been charged with inciting hatred and offending religious sensibilities but was ‘supported’ by the mayor who said “you can’t arrest a man for idiocy.”

Manchurian candidate AN independent pollster has been denounced as a ‘foreign agent’ by the justice ministry, just after it published statistics indicating a drop in support for Russia’s ruling party. The Levada Centre has now been accused of working with the Pentagon to destabilise the country.

Paralympic protest BELARUS’ Paralympic team launched a pro-Russia protest at the opening ceremony of the Games, flying Russian flags in support of their absent neighbours. All Russian Paralympic athletes were banned from the Rio competition over an alleged systemic doping network which has tarnished the country’s sporting reputation.

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A HORRIFIC car crash killed Vladimir Putin’s personal driver when the presidential BMW tore through the central barrier of a fivelane highway and smashed into an oncoming Mercedes.

The incident was captured on CCTV and is being investigated amid suspicions that it may have been a political assassination.

Sex scandal STUDENTS have been shocked by a lurid sex scandal involving a popular professor at one of the coun-

Lions’ den A BRAVE human rights activist will challenge Chechen chief Ramzan Kadyrov to a public debate ahead of Duma elections later this month.

Nobel Peace Prize contender Svetlana Gannushkina hopes to end the autocratic rule of the strongman, who has been accused of the murder and torture of political opponents.

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try’s top schools. Boris D was exposed as having had sexual affairs with students for more than 16 years at the prestigious Moscow School No 57, which is hugely popular with the Russian intelligentsia.

Red river AUTHORITIES are investigating what caused a river in the Arctic city of Norilsk to turn bright red. Iron ore in the soil and industrial waste from a slurry pipe break are possibilities, while the area happens to be the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium.

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Formula 1 sale is to go ahead

By John Smith AFTER literally years of speculation and rumour it has been confirmed that the American company Liberty Media will take over the Formula 1 franchise from Bernie Ecclestone and private equity investors subject to regulator approval.

Despite the fact that Formula 1 is seen to be incredibly successful, there is a debt of $4.1 billion (€3.6 billion) which will have to be accepted by Lib-

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$8 billion (€7.1 billion) is the total amount including confirmed debt that Liberty Media has agreed to pay to take over Formula 1.

erty Media as part of the overall purchase price.

Eighty-five-year-old Bernie Ecclestone who has been involved with the organisation for more than 40 years will remain as CEO for at least three years, subject to his health whilst a close friend of Rupert Murdoch, Chase Carey, currently vice-chairman of 21st Century Fox will take over as chairman.

Initially, Liberty Media which has interests in a number of sports and entertainment businesses will take a minority stake

I am absolutely serene that extraordinary preparations made by the Bank cushioned the economy and will help the UK make a success of Brexit,” Mark Carney Governor of the Bank of England.

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Fake euros HUGE numbers of counterfeit euros, dollars and pesos have been seized in Columbia in an operation between the Spanish National Police, US Secret Service and Columbian Police which has resulted in the arrest of seven men and the closure of a sophisticated printing operation in Bogota.

Following various meetings between the National Police of Columbia and Spain it became apparent that a clandestine organisation was producing high quality fake currency and a great deal of it was being flown to Spain in the baggage of supposed holidaymakers.

A specialist in fake currency

associated with the Criminal Investigation Branch of the Bank of Spain was sent by the National Police to Bogota in July of this year to join a 50man task force which included agents assigned by the US Secret Service.

Having identified potential addresses for the production of the high value fake bank notes (mostly €100 and $100), the task force arrested seven people, found two printing presses, hologram affixing machinery, computers containing designs for euros and dollars and a total of €1 million in €50, €100 and €500 notes and $1.2 million in $100 bills.

FOLLOWING the ‘roasting’ that Sports Direct’s owner Mike Ashley received in parliament with regards to the way in which staff were treated and paid, he has been on something of a charm offensive in the run up to the AGM. Unfortunately for him it doesn’t seem to have worked and independent shareholders voted to reject the re-appointment of current chairman Keith Hellawell.

Mr Ashley is still the majority shareholder in the company and has asked for time to fix all of the problems, and if he can’t, then it will be time for him to leave.

World Bank JOSÉ MANUEL SORIA, the former Spanish politician and minister of industry, energy and tourism from the Canary Islands resigned in April 2016 after being linked with offshore companies in the Panama Papers.

To the surprise of many, he was put forward by the Spanish government to represent the country on the board of the World Bank but resigned before taking office saying the government had instructed him to do so.

Spain will now no longer be represented in that organisation.

Fashion trends are changing FOR those who want to keep up with the latest trends in the fashion world, a number of designers who are presenting at New York fashion week have done away with the concept of launching their next seasons designs and then ship them months later after they have been

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seen in fashion magazines.

Now the new trend is for shows to be broadcast on social media and to accept immediate orders online for speedy delivery thus increasing their cash flow and perhaps cutting out a number of retailers, thus allowing greater profit.

in Formula 1 but does expect to increase that over a period of time if allowed to do so.

Formula 1 has never really taken off in the USA which appears more interested in supporting Indy car racing, but with this new investment together with the arrival of a senior Murdoch supporter, it is probable that there will be a significant push to market the franchise in the USA which has staged one annual F1 race in Austin Texas since 2012.

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Parcel collection IN an interesting team up between the Spanish post office (Correos), perhaps not best known for its speed of delivery and national petrol giant Repsol, they have announced that by the end of this year, purchasers from certain internet companies will be able to visit one of some 500 nominated petrol stations to pick up their purchases.

This reflects a number of similar agreements made with local grocery stores in the UK and will no doubt assist the post office to retain some of its parcel delivery business.

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By John Smith IN what is a significant reversal following the fall in value of sterling, a British company, Micro Focus, which has just made its debut in the FTSE 100, has made a huge investment in merging with the software division of Silicon Valley giant Hewlett-Packard.

The executive chairman of Micro Focus Kevin Loosemore was aware that HP was looking to continue to rationalise its business and approached the American company in February this year to discuss a way in which it could take over the running of that division.

Even with the apparent ‘panic’ following the Brexit vote did not divert him from his plan and it has just been announced that the two groups will merge to form an $8.8 billion (€7.8 billion) company which will trade under the Micro Focus name out of the UK although HP will own 50.1 per cent of the company and will receive a total of $2.5 billion (€2.2 billion) in cash from the British firm.

This is a major step for the company which employs 4,500 people and has 20,000 customers worldwide as it brings in a further 50,000 customers from HP as well as the business of former UK software company Autonomy which was sold to HP in a disastrous deal which saw three quarters of the companies value written down following the acquisition.

According to Mr Loosemore, apart from an on-

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Hewlett-Packard merge with Micro Focus

HEAD OFFICE: For Hewlett-Packard in Palo Alto, California. going strategy of purchasing good quality competitors and companies in similar areas which can be managed well in order to increase profits, a major part of the business is to persuade large companies to pay Micro Focus to extend the life of the computers they use to run their businesses, thus allowing them to avoid spending on newer computer systems until absolutely necessary.

This latest arrangement is attractive to HP as it has been active in trying to concentrate on what it considers to be its core business which is the production of computers and printers, so this deal will hopefully ensure that it sees decent profits without having to worry about managing the business and immediately after the deal was announced, shares in Micro Focus shot up by more than 20 per cent,

valuing the company at over £5 billion (€6 billion).

The merged company is now a major player in the software world and whilst it is unlikely to challenge Microsoft which is really aiming at a different market, it does mean that the UK can boast that it has one of the biggest software groups in the world.

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Marbella new holiday destination for Chinese

By John Smith IN the same way that French company Club Med promoted all inclusive holidays in specially constructed ‘villages’ in exotic parts of the world, so the Chinese, recognising that their new middle class are desperate to travel to Europe but worried about the language and the way of life, are reversing the process and considering opening their own Chinese friendly hotels.

Giant investment firm Dalian Wanda owned by Wang Jianlin who has taken a particular interest in commercial property in Europe in general and in particular Spain where he purchased amongst other investments, the Edificio España in Madrid from Santander for an estimated €265 million. Although having discovered that he could not renovate it and turn it into a luxury hotel he is now in the process of disposing of it.

Not discouraged with this problem, he now has his eye in the Costa del Sol and representatives were sent earlier this year to Benahavis to discuss investment opportunities

WANG JIANLIN: Owner of giant investment firm Dalian Wanda. and he has now sent the general director of his hotel and resorts division to Marbella to discuss the opportunities that might exist.

The general area offers a good range of high quality hotels as well as still having land available for development which in turn would

boost local employment.

Such a visit has been warmly welcomed as in 2015 the conglomerate handled the travel and hotel

arrangements for 40 million Chinese tourists and travellers so even a small percentage of that business would give a boost to the local economy.

What appeals to the newly affluent Chinese traveller is the coast with its sun, sea and sailing plus the number of golf courses as well as some very impressive and upmarket shopping centres and eateries.

Initial discussions have centred on the availability of existing properties but all parties must have an eye on the establishment of specific Chinese friendly enclaves and the creation of a new holiday destination for the group which continues to expand its operation throughout the world by the acquisition and construction of luxury hotels.

Should this possibility become reality, then there will be an additional fillip for Malaga airport as new and additional flights to and from China would have to be introduced whilst other towns within the province would be encouraged to negotiate with the group in order to attract their business.

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SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE: Unlikely until spending is under control.

By John Smith SOON after the result of the Brexit referendum, Nicola Sturgeon made it very clear that Scotland had voted to stay in the European Union and that unless Britain ensured it’s retention of that position, she would personally recommend that there be a second independence referendum and an eventual application by Scotland to join the EU in its own right.

Much had been made of an independent Scotland becoming a member of the Union prior to the first referendum, but the overall response from Brussels was pretty lukewarm, with no promises of special treatment for Scotland because she had been a member through the United Kingdom.

Towards the end of August, the First Minister still appeared ready to push forward for a second referendum and announced that she had instructed staff and SNP parliamentary and council members to go on the offensive to promote the concept of the second referendum with local meetings and a questionnaire

Despite the dominance of the SNP they will have to steer a very difficult course before independence or membership of the Union is likely.”

being sent to all members of the party.

Now with the release of the latest figures showing that in the year 2015 – 2016, there was an overall deficit of just under £15 billion (€17.7 billion) in the Scottish economy she has had to back pedal somewhat.

The obvious problem is that Scotland spent more than it earned, due in part to the fall in value of North Sea oil tax revenue but overall expenditure by the Scottish parliament is generally much higher per capita than in the rest of the United Kingdom.

Some may argue that part of the overspend was due to the amount that Scotland contributed to the British econo-

my in respect of overseas representation and defence but the actual deficit in percentage terms is currently running at 9.5 per cent of GDP, in reality worse than that of Greece and almost double of that of Spain which is being threatened with EU fines!

Whilst the SNP remains optimistic about the future and the fact that it could grow the economy especially if the oil price increases, analysts suggest that even if independent, Scotland would only be accepted by the European Union if it drastically reduces expenditure and even Ms Sturgeon accepts that the drop in oil prices means Scotland has “suffered an economic shock, which has impacted on our fiscal position.”

As time passes, it appears that the Scottish people could become less interested in independence and more interested in a future within a United Kingdom which has left the European Union, so despite the dominance of the SNP generally, they will have to steer a very difficult course before independence or membership of the Union is likely.

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‘No go’ areas really exist LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT WE really do have to drag our heads out of the sand and begin to admit some of the realities of life. Living in denial is utterly counterproductive.

The recent ‘advice’ given to the Chinese tourist by their airline company is a case in point. To my mind their recommendation for their passengers to avoid certain areas, particularly after dark, was a completely responsible act by an organisation that obviously had their customers’ best interests at heart.

Let’s be quite clear about this. Despite what the PC brigade would have us believe, ‘no go’ areas do exist in UK towns and cities. The majority of these areas, where taxis refuse to visit and even the police tend to avoid, are mainly inhabited by ethnic minorities and littered with illegal aliens, drugs and dangerous criminals. Heaven help anyone who dares to admit it however. I’ve no

SCHOOL SETTING: An environment for learning not fashion parading. doubt even this ol’ boy will receive the usual hate mail and accusations of racism from the rose-coloured

glasses brigade. Ah well on yer own heads be it.

Loved the headmaster who turned

pupils away because he considered them inappropriately dressed. My teenage daughter takes more time

getting ready for school than Kate Moss spends preparing for the catwalk. Schools are for learning not fashion parading. Besides, school uniforms are a wonderfull leveller and allow the pupils to concentrate on what’s in the memory bank, not the banks of the wealthy parents that allow their offspring to Lord it over those pupils less fortunate. Good luck to him.

Good luck also to Theresa May and her Grammar schools. To my mind the system I grew up in should never have been changed. It gave everyone an opportunity to better themselves. If you passed the 11plus you went on to Grammar school and later a chance of University. If you failed, you had the opportunity to stay on in your existing school or, if you so desired go on to Technical College to learn a trade and subsequently enter into the tremendous cross section of apprenticeships offered up to those who qualified. Perfect.

Keep the faith.

Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Eating your way to a stress free life DID you know that some foods can play a significant part in reducing stress levels in the brain? According to research published in health journals and encouraged by national health schemes, the nutrients in an array of foods can help combat pressure at work, tiredness or stress.

Oranges A German study found that vitamin C helps reduce stress and return blood pressure and cortisol to normal levels after a stressful situation. Vitamin C is also wellknown for boosting the immune system.

Salmon Diets high in omega-3 fatty acids protect against heart disease and keep the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline from peaking.

Avocados The monounsaturated fats and potassium in avocados help lower blood pressure. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says that one of the best ways to lower blood pressure is to consume sufficient potassium.

Turkey Turkey contains an amino acid called L-tryptophan which triggers the release of serotonin, a feel-good brain chemical which has a documented calming effect.

Green leafy veg Green leafy vegetables like spinach contain folate, which produces dopamine, another pleasure-inducing brain chemical which helps you keep calm.

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A natural path to health

By Matthew Elliott HEALTH and beauty regimes have turned full circle, away from the excessive reliance on crash dieting fads and the latest in-chemical regime, in favour of the holistic natural approach favoured in those faraway days before mass marketing.

There is of course big money in health and beauty as people will always strive, rightly, to look and feel their best, and plenty of conflicting advice, but the good news today is that, as scientists and health professionals advocate this more natural approach, feeling your best has become a lot easier.

Take diet for instance: while you’ll still come across a bewildering array of exotic and promising sounding new food fads, the consensus today is remarkably straightforward. Eat wholesome foods that would have been identifiable to people living thousands of years ago, or at the very least to your grandparents’ generation.

Stay clear of processed foods, including fruit smoothies, and most things with a shelf life longer than your average mid-life crisis.

Cosmetics experts urge a similar approach to make-up, advocating the use of natural ingredients as we discover more and more alarming information about harmful chemical agents like micro-beads in our shampoo, face scrubs, and soaps. Today the new kids on the beauty block are the same ones the ancient Egyptians might have recog-

HEALTH & BEAUTY: People like to look and feel their best and now feeling your best has thankfully become a lot easier.

nised - ginger, aloe-vera, deadsea salts, herbal extracts and purifying oils.

In fact, a new notion is quickly redefining the cosmetic world. Simply put, it advocates that what we put inside our bodies is just as important if not more so, than what we put on them and that means a healthy diet of real foods, good fats, proper hydration and plenty of greens.

Exercise has also gone more ‘primal’ in its methods as trainers and specialists increasingly forgo performing 1,000 daily sit-ups to pulsating 1980s disco music, instead preferring natural movements that are more in tune with the body’s functions and needs.

So rather than bouncing up and down aimlessly in front of a Barbara Windsor exercise video, or ruining your knees pounding the pavement, you might find it better to perform gentle Tai Chi exercises, or simply go for a walk.

The real benefit of these approaches to health and beauty lie not in their immediate results, but in the fact they represent ways of living you can easily make a regular and consistent part of your life.

It’s remarkably easy to eat real foods, take gentle exercise and play around with garden herb recipes not only to feel great, but look terrific too.

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Sciatica and how to deal with it

By Eleanor Hawkins WALKING is cheap, easy and almost anyone can do it, and it happens to be a very good way to introduce yourself to exercise which can work wonders on your general health and happiness.

Rather than deciding to start a hectic fitness regime which, unless you’re already used to exercise, you are unlikely to stick to unless you have the willpower of an ox, make a start on your way to a healthier new you by promising to walk for five minutes every day this week.

Then add a few minutes and pick up speed each week and before you know it you’ll be getting in at least the 150 minutes of moderate physical ac-

ENERGY LEVELS: Walking outside in the fresh air is great for your health and will help your circulation. tivity recommended by doctors and health experts.

Walking is known to

strengthen your heart, reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and increase HDL (good) cholesterol

levels and help control blood pressure levels which can cause strokes.

It reduces the risks of type two diabetes and certain cancers, will help you lose weight and has also been found to prevent dementia by avoiding brain shrinkage and preserving memory as you get older.

Not only that, it will also boost your energy levels and improve your mood as your circulation gets a boost and you release feel-good endorphins.

If you can get outside for a walk, the fresh air and vitamin D are also great for your health (but don’t forget the sunscreen!) and if you’re near the beach walking barefoot along the shore is even better for circulation.

If not, it may well be worth investing in a treadmill: even a quick indoor walk in front of the telly is better than no walk at all!

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte.

The term sciatica describes a set of symptoms that are characterised by leg pain (and possibly tingling, numbness or weakness) starting at the bottom of the back and going through the buttocks and the greater sciatic nerve down the back of each leg. Sciatica is a symptom of another underlying health problem. It is not a disease in itself.

What are the symptoms or signs of it?

The m ai n sym pt om s that produce pain usually or i gi nat e i n t he l ower back. This can affect the legs and produce muscle contractures and the inability to move.

When should I talk to my physician?

Whenever you begin t o f eel sym pt om s t hat may suggest something’s wrong in the previously m ent i oned ar eas you should consult a health care professional.

First, talk to your fami l y doct or but i f t hat ’s not enough you will need to consult a specialist.

What causes it?

It’s usually caused by problems in the intervertebral discs which bring about herniated discs, inflammation of the tendons and m uscl es and dislocation of the back bones, t ypi cal l y vi a arthritis and mainly in the elderly.

How do I treat it?

The first things needed ar e r est , dr y heat , painkillers, anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxants. Physiotherapy exercises are also helpful in lessening the pain derived from this illness. In ver y advanced cases when pai n cannot be managed, surgical intervention may be required.

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

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Back to basics for better skin MOST of us have some sort of skin-care routine to try and keep our skin looking young and healthy, but it can be easy to forget that, like most things, good skin begins on the inside.

Vitamin C: Not just for colds and immune system boosts, Vitamin C (found in peppers, broccoli, strawberries and citrus fruit) is involved in collagen production and

We really are what we eat and, for a really effective antiaging routine, there are a few things we need to make sure we get plenty of in our diets.

can help protect skin cells from sun damage.

Vitamin E: Found in wheat germ, nuts and seeds and avocados, Vitamin E acts as a cell membrane protector and combines with Vitamin C to protect against UV damage.

Beta-Carotene: Vitally important for good skin health, betacarotene converts vitamin A, which is critical for cell repair and growth. Any orange or green foods such as carrots, pumpkins, cantaloupes, swiss chard, spinach and kale are

great for a boost in beta-carotene.

Omega-3: A healthy fat which helps keep skin lubricated and maintains cell membranes, blocking out toxins and protecting from the sun, Omega-3 is found in fish, ground flax seeds and walnuts.

Selenium: Found in wheat germ, seafood and eggs, selenium protects and improves skin elasticity and quality.

Water: Plenty of water is very important for healthy skin.

Polyphenols: Green tea contains polyphenols which contain anti-cancer properties.

VITAMIN C: Is found in strawberries and citrus fruit.

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How to banish bingo wings IT is a moment that happens to most women at some point; that moment when you first notice you have bingo wings.

There is no denying it. There in the mirror are the beginnings of the hanging flaps of flesh you once only associated with your gran, and, as you prod your sagging arms you discover cellulite. Who even knew that was possible?

So, what happens next? Maybe you hit the gym and change your diet. You work hard and even lose a fair amount of weight. But still, those stubborn, flabby bingo wings refuse to shift.

Aesthetics doctor, Najma Hussain, from the Medcare clinics in Benijofar and Alfaz del Pi explains why: “Sagging skin in this area occurs when the soft tissue of the arm becomes lax and skin loses elasticity. Resistance or weight training may make a marginal difference as muscles tone, but exer-

Ultrasound and radiofrequency will have a tightening effect on the skin, smoothing, lifting and reducing cellulite.

cise will not tighten skin or soft tissue.”

Dr Hussain recommends either surgery or radiofrequency for bingo wings, depending on the severity.

Arm lift surgery For the most severe cases, arm lift surgery will give the best results. The surgeon will make an incision to the inner arm and any ex-

cess fat will be removed. Muscles and skin are tightened and stitched firmly into place.

Liposuction may be performed along with arm lift surgery if there is a large amount of fat.

One Medcare patient delighted with the results of arm lift surgery was Claire, who visited Medcare after weight loss left her with bingo wings. Claire said: “Even though I was going to the gym regularly, the loose, flabby flesh was not going away. I am absolutely thrilled with the results; my arms now match the rest of my new, slimmer and toned body.”

Radiofrequency For less severe cases, radiofrequency may be enough. Medcare recommends the award-winning Exilis Elite radiofrequency device.

During this completely non-invasive procedure, a hand piece is passed over the arm, delivering

thermal energy to exactly the right depth to ‘melt’ fat cells.

The combination of ultrasound and radiofrequency also has a tightening effect on the skin; smoothing, lifting and reducing cellulite.

To find out more about arm lift surgery or Exilis Elite, or to arrange a free consultation at either clinic call Medcare on 966 860 258.

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SEPTEMBER may be here, but the heat is showing no signs of abating with the month starting with a heatwave.

As a 30-year-old woman was attended to after suffering heat stroke in the Cova Tallada, Denia, by the 112 Emergency Service, the Ministry of Health reminds people to be on alert for high temperatures.

The woman had been walking in the area before falling ill with Local Police and a helicopter also deployed to assist her due to the difficulty of reaching the winding sea path.

To help avoid heat stroke, the Ministry of Health recommends plenty of regular drinks, but avoid alcohol and caffeine as this can increase fluid loss.

Water is always the best option or sports drinks to replace lost minerals. Try and wear appropriate clothing. It may be difficult now school and work has resumed, but choose thin, lightly coloured clothing.

Also avoid the most intense times of sun radiation between 12-4pm where possible and avoid unnecessary physical activities.

The Ministry of Health reminds residents to take particular care of the elderly and young children who are more vulnerable to heat stroke.

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Go easy on jogging for a longer life LIGHT jogging is safer and healthier than heavy, strenuous running.

Scientists have found that jogging three times a week for around 20-48 minutes each time is best for us with heavy jogging being almost as bad as doing nothing. A study found that people who jogged three times a week at a slow or moderate pace had the lowest rates of death.

Previous studies have suggested that activities such as marathons, triathlons and very long distance bicycle races may cause structural changes to the heart and large arteries, leading to lasting injury.

Researchers in Denmark tracked 1,098 healthy joggers and 413 healthy but sedentary non-joggers. They found light jogging was associated with the lowest mortality rates.

JOGGING: Take it easy.

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IS your child struggling with reading? Try adding more oily fish to their diets. A new study has revealed that children who eat oily fish may be better readers than their peers as young people’s reading ability improved with Omega 3 consumption, found in fish such as mackerel, salmon and tuna.

The British researchers followed youngsters who took an Omega 3 and Omega 6 supplement and found that after three months they showed a larger improvement in reading ability than those who were given a placebo supplement.

Previous research has also shown the positive effects of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in children with attention and reading difOILY FISH: Can help children. ficulties.

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Costa Vapor - Electronic Cigarettes and E-Liquids - make the choice today!

USING electronic cigarettes, aka vaping, seems to be on the rise again.

After some bad press the vapers and vape shops seemed to disappear from the street scene but recently there have been favourable reviews and the vapers are back! Recently Public Health England reported that according to their study, vaping is 95 per cent less harmful than smoking.

Costa Vapor was one of the first vape shops in Spain and they are still going strong. “I guess it is because we know what we are doing,” said Petri Mantysalo, owner of Costa Vapor SL who added, “We have welltrained staff and we are all vapers ourselves so we don’t sell the cheap models that give you a bad user experience. Our e-cigs, mods and liquids are of the highest quality and we are proud to sell them to our clients.”

They have been in the vaping business since 2011 and since then

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COSTA VAPOR: Still going strong. have grown into a multimillion euro company. They still to this day

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Costa Vapor can supply all your needs as in addition to this they offer clearomizers and cartomizers, batteries and chargers, single kits, e-pipes, disposables, rebuildable atomizers and much more. Currently Costa Vapor have some amazing special offers on, so it is worth visiting their website and Facebook page to check them out and get the best advice on which products are more suitable to your personal needs.

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Ask the Optician – Children’s Eye Health Jorge Martinez, Store Director from Specsavers Opticas Benidorm As everyone is back to school this month, I wanted to focus on the important issue of children’s eye health. If visual problems aren’t identified early it can affect the child’s development, how well they do at school and how they experience the world around them, so it’s an important issue.

Q. When should I start taking my child to the opticians?

We believe that children should have their first eye examination at around three years old but if you are concerned, don’t wait until then. The earlier any vision problems are discovered, the better the chance of correcting them.

Q. How can the optometrist examine my toddler’s eyes when she can’t read?

Opticians can assess which kind of lenses, if any, are needed without your child having to read • Measuring the focusing ability by looking into each eye using an instrument called a retinoscope • Using shapes, picture books and other materials to help children indicate what they can see and how clearly • Checking whether the eyes work proper-

ly together • Using special charts for young children who don’t know their alphabet • Checking health of the eyes using an instrument called an ophthalmoscope.

Are there any signs I can look for to suggest there is a problem with my child’s eyesight?

There are a few signs which could indicate a vision problem in children including: sitting too close to the TV, rubbing their eyes repeatedly, complaining of headaches, being clumsy or squinting.

What is the relation between eye sight and performing well at school?

Experts believe that many learning disabilities could be vision related as they may not be able to read the blackboard or text books, so it’s vital to identify problems early.

Specsavers Opticas is currently offering free back to school eye tests and two for on on childrens’ glasses from 59€. To make an appointment or find your nearest store visit www.specsavers.es.

58 E W N 15 - 21 September 2016 / Costa Blanca North NICOLE PAULINI and partner Christian are hearing specialists located in Denia. Together they run their own friendly and professional hearing specialist clinic, Proakustik.

Nicole has a Masters in Hearing Aids obtained in Germany along with 25 years clinical experience in the field. Christian, her partner, is a State Electronics Engineer from Germany.

Proakustik provide and sell all types and brands of hearing aids to suit the individual needs of their patients. The clinic also has an on-site laboratory to service and adjust any hearing device that you may have.

They offer an initial free consultation that usually takes about an hour, in which they perform a thorough ear examination and carry out a hearing test that provides a graphic display of a patient‘s full hearing range according to frequency.

“Whenever you feel that your hearing has slighly deterioated, you shouldn’t waste any time getting your hearing checked. We conduct audiometry tests free of charge, which deliver a quick and fast response in evaluating your hearing... we can scan exactly for the most affected frequencies affected.”

Speaking on the advances made in hearing aids, Christian added “Hearing Aids nowadays are little

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mini-computers. Small in size, almost invisible and lightweight. They are able to amplify those frequencies previously detected in the audiometry and are capable of separating background noise from speech and even offer relief for customers who suffer from tinnitus with a special anti-tinnitus function implemented in the hearing aid. Other functions include Bluetooth connection to TV or Smartphone, bringing sounds directly to the hearing aid and giving you control of the device via an app on your smartphone.”

From the audiometry test they identify the very best device to cover the patient’s specific needs and budget. They fully explain each device suitable, be it in-ear, outside and also

offer various different brands.

Uniquely, Proakustik also offer a free trial period of the device at home, with the user being able to adjust the device over the period. The emphasis is to get the device right as every patient is different. They also offer servicing for patients’ existing devices, whatever the device, including UK’s NHS devices.

If patients cannot physically visit the clinic due to mobility issues, Nicole and Christian offer to visit patients in their own homes (between Benidorm and Gandia).

Opening hours are 9.30-14.00 Monday to Friday and appointments can be booked by phone. They have many British clients and look forward to helping many more.

They are located in Avda. Joan Fuster, 28c, 03700 Denia.

Tel: 965 782 548 or Email: nicole.paulini@proakustik.de

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LIVE-IN CARING - as a career option - is on the up as more roles are being created and more people see the benefits the role can offer.

Consultus Care and Nursing Agency, a family run business which has been operating successfully for over 50 years, has seen a huge increase in excellent carers living in Spain who return regularly to the UK for live-in care assignments.

The biggest advantage for these carers is a great ‘work life’ balance. As a self-employed carer you manage your life and work when it suits you. Consultus prides itself on offering a premium service both for its clients but also for its carers. Benefits to carers include: • High quality UK based in-house training (four-day ‘Moving and Handling’ plus annual refresher) • Luxury carer house, for short term accommodation needs • Mentoring from experienced care consultants at head office • Fantastic ongoing support 24/7 with our dynamic online social platform • Great rates of pay (£952-£1,456 per two weeks)

• Meals, accommodation and contribution towards travel costs covered while in the UK. As one carer from Spain said “The flexibility Consultus offer means I am able to achieve a fulfilling professional career as a carer in the UK while maintaining a balanced personal life here in Spain” In a recent survey of Consultus carers, 97 per cent said they receive the amount of work they require and 94 per cent said that Consultus fulfils their professional expectations.

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We listen to our carers feedback and implement changes to improve the standards for our carers.

Consultus carers are

CONSULTUS CARE: Prides itself on offering a premium service for both its clients and its carers.

some of the most respected carers in the business and we want to continue to make them feel respected, proud and above all part of the family.

So why not join them and contact Sandra, Consultus’ Recruitment Consultant in Spain on 658 965 204 or s.field@consultus care.com or visit www.consultuscare.com.

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Many clients wish to spend their last days in the comfort of their own home with the family around them. Let 3C help to make this happen!

3C is a well-established company which has been nursing and caring for clients all along the Costa Blanca since 2005.

The Agency places great store by the efficient service it offers and has a long list of satisfied clients.

They offer a free-of-charge assessment service where an English-speaking nurse will call you to discuss your needs and tailor a care package to suit you.

They offer anything from one hour to do some shopping, up to and including a 24-hour-a-day full-time care package. They have carers specialising in the treatment of such conditions as Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Parkinson’s, in addition to a specialised renal nurse.

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Change your outlook.

Why bother?

WE’VE all heard about how healthy habits such as eating well, exercising and avoiding certain substances are important, in fact in this day and age it’s hard to escape the noise as we are bombarded from all sides with reasons why we should do this, that or the other.

Yet sometimes, it can all sound like the same old stuff and if you’re stuck in a rut, have health problems or other issues it’s easy to decide to just ignore it.

After all, we’re all going to die anyway, right?

Right, but there’s a big difference between leading a long, healthy, happy life and living a shorter, unhealthy and probably unhappy one.

Yes, adopting healthy habits can seem like a huge thing to take on and often requires a whole new outlook. It won’t happen overnight and there will be obstacles on the way, however just a

few small changes and new habits can make the world of difference not only to your physical health but also to your emotional well-being and happiness.

Regardless of your age, weight or physical ability, you can make a difference and it will be worth it.

Even if it’s just a five minute walk every day instead of moping on the sofa in front of the television, it will be worth it in the long-run. Nobody ever regretted going for a short walk or eating a salad, but many regret not having done it!

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Your vision’s number-one choice OPTICA LA CALA, Benidorm’s number one choice for anything vision-related, is now celebrating 20 years’ service to the local community.

Their two shops are headed by highly qualified vision experts with decades of experience in the sector. This helps them deliver complete and professional services to their clients through which they can identify and solve any visual problems that might be present. They give personal treatment and advice as they know better than anyone that no one pair of eyes is identical to another.

This really becomes apparent once you find out that several of their clients have been going to Optica La Cala for over a decade as they simply cannot be bested by anyone in the area with regard to eye care and treatment.

Along with the fantastic service there are also some fantastic offers on certain items and treatments that change throughout the year. They specialise in sight graduation, contact lenses, top brand sun glasses, progressive

Dieting can make people be a bore ARE you a food bore? One in two women admit they talk to o m u c h a b o u t f o o d whilst on a diet, boring people about calorie counting, sugar c o n t e n t a n d h e a lth risks.

Almost one in four even admitted to ‘preaching’ to their friends about the consequences or benefits of different food and drink and, perhaps even more worrying, ov e r 4 0 p e r c e n t o f women admitted they did stop eating something after their friend scared them in to changing their diet.

Thir t y - f i v e p e r c e n t o f women also said they avoid certain friends when dieting because they know they will end up m a k i n g t h e m fee l guilty about what they eat.

The findings came from a study o f 2 , 0 0 0 wo m en in the UK.

OPTICA LA CALA BENIDORM AV. VILLAJOYOSA Nº 28 LA CALA, BENIDORM (03502) TEL : (96) 6807256 Óptico Optometrista colegiado 10060

OPTICA LA CALA FINESTRAT AV. MARINA BAIXA Nº 1 CALA DE FINESTRAT (03509 ) TEL : (96) 6803920 Óptica optometrista colegiada 9081

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lenses, stylish and trendy frames and swimming goggles, which can either be graduated or non-graduated.

Optica la Cala is based in two locations in the Costa Blanca, further cementing it as one of the most successful opticians in the area.

They cover the areas of Benidorm and La Cala Finestrat and if you need any more information don’t hesitate to contact them.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY SPECIAL

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Look after your back - by choosing the right bed & pillow at The Bed Centre EVERY year up to 40 per cent of the population - over 16 million of us - will suffer a bout of back pain and if you’re one of the unlucky ones, you will find the state of your bed will quickly become a priority. A good bed, providing correct support and comfort, has an important role to play in relieving and preventing back pain.

The foundation of good sleep is a comfortable bed and the right mattress. Research shows that sleeping on an uncomfortable bed could rob you of up to an hour’s sleep per night. Buy the right bed and you could be buying into night after night of quality sleep.

Remember, you’re going to spend over 20,000 hours on your bed over its seven-year lifespan so it’s well worth taking a little time and effort in the beginning to make sure you make the right choice.

Decide your priorities in advance, for example, is it size, price, storage, a health issue etc.

Think also about the height of the bed, can you easily get in and out of it with ease? An adjustable bed might be an option if this is an area

THE BED CENTRE: For a comfortable bed and the right mattress. of particular concern - it also offers variable sleeping positions to ease back ache or indigestion.

Pay particular attention to choosing the correct pillow to support the neck in alignment with the rest of the spine and to avoid a crick in the neck which can lead to upper back pain.

Each country and even some local shops have their own ‘standard sizes’ and even if they have the same name, they may not be the same size. At The Bed Centre, we stick to UK standard for beds, pillows and bed linen which makes life simple. (All other sizes are available on order)

For expert advice on all of the above issues and discounts on our best-selling mattresses, pop into The Bed Centre on the Calpe - Moraira Coast road and try out some of our beds for all sorts of health issues - from adjustable beds, anti-allergic mattresses and pillows, gorgeously cool cottons to just plain comfortable beds.

For more information email us at info@thebedcentre.com call 965 836 814 or go to our website www.thebedcentre.com.

Open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 1.30pm on Saturday.

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More research for Zika THE Zika virus has been found in tears, scientists say, after it was detected in the tears of lab mice.

It is a sign of another way the virus could infect humans.

They said it could linger in eyes for more than a week and explains why a number of Zika patients have developed an eye disease called uveitis, which leads to loss of vision.

Although principally spread by mosquitoes, Zika has been shown to persist in sites of the body where the immune system is less active, including semen, saliva and now, possibly, tears.

The news comes as the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations are made that couples who have travelled to a country with a Zika outbreak should abstain from sex for six months, whether they show symptoms or not.

Women are also advised to not get pregnant for six months as Zika infections in pregnant women have been shown to cause microcephaly; a birth defect in which the head and brain do not develop correctly.

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Doubling survival rates CHEMOTHERAPY and drugs have helped to double survival rates in patients with multiple myeloma, according to the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Foundation.

Multiple myeloma is a cancer arising from plasma cells, a type of white blood cell which is made in the bone marrow. In myeloma, these plasma cells become abnormal, multiply uncontrollably and release only one type of antibody which has no useful function.

The treatment of multiple myeloma, “has revolutionised over the past 15 years,” said Albert Oriol, haematologist and researcher from Barecelona’s Josep Carreras Leukaemia Foundation.

More than 2,000 people in Spain are diagnosed with the

2,000 people in Spain are diagnosed each year.

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condition each year with the disease having a higher incidence in those aged over 65.

As there is no complete cure, “today, the goal is to keep this cancer under control and patients as long as possible, free of symptoms,” said Oriol, through a combination of specific drugs and bone marrow transplantation in young patients.

The researcher is working with colleagues in the USA and Canada on new drug combinations to prolong patient’s survival and quality of life. “We’re improving rapidly, and we have learnt a lot already,” said Oriol.

MULTIPLE MYELOMA: Keeping it under control.

The good and bad of a shorter week A FOUR-DAY working week.

It’s the thing of dreams for most workers and is an idea catching on by some employers believing it creates a better work-life balance and more productive employees.

The idea is that workers have long hours for fewer days of the week. It can reduce overhead costs of businesses and commuting costs for employees with big companies such as Amazon and Google already testing the fourday concept.

Many of the pilot programmes have shown promising results in terms of productivity and job satisfaction, however some experts claim a shorter working week could be bad for your health.

The main problem is that whatever work needs to be done, needs to get done. This can lead to extra pressure on workers to cram more work into fewer days.

Longer hours to cover this extra day off can also result in a higher amount of fatigue and stress.

There is also evidence to show that industrial accidents are raised by 37 per cent for employees working more than 12 hours in a day.

OPINION & COMMENT

15 - 21 September 2016 / Costa Blanca North

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Fire safety needs some thought FOR the three years that I’ve lived on the Costa Blanca I’ve been terrified to see burning in the open nearly every day (although it’s forbidden in the summer). It has hardly rained in these three years and when I phone the police to tell them that someone is burning, without a ‘quemador’ (those kinds of grey bricks areas in which they usually burn), during summer months and even during the not allowed hours, they just ignore my call!

Last year on August 18 a neighbour started a fire that went into his other neighbour’s garden! Luckily this other neighbour was at home and both of them managed to stop the fire! The police again didn’t register it probably to save ‘their friends’ from paying fines!

If anyone out there has been experiencing some similar cases please let’s report it all together to Seprona to put more pressure and stop this nonsense which puts at risks, lives, houses, and nature!

Micheline

Rotten scoundrels BEEN enjoying reading the tales of blatant corruption you cover, amply provided by the Spanish politicians and others, amusingly keeping stereotypes alive and kicking. Some of their exploits are worthy of a satire, but it makes me wish our British overlords were more like the Spanish.

At least here the corruption is in your face and, as long as it doesn’t fleece your bank account, always worth a good chuckle. In the UK they’ve managed to perfect it behind the scenes, it’s still there but done professionally is a little harder to uncover, and not quite as funny when you do...

Marc

Dog beach blues I DON’T swim in any mass family orientated waters... just think how may humans pee in the water... did you know sunscreen location that is dutifully slathered on before a swim on the beach may be protecting your body, but a new study finds that the chemicals are also killing coral reefs worldwide... ‘human hygiene’?!

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the words of the meerkat, not market, ‘simple’! I enjoy your paper very much and usually save it for my ‘Sunday read’ over a leisurely breakfast. Cheers!

Michele, Elviria

Car hire ordeal

An urban nightmare I WAS incredibly alarmed to read a recent EWN article about urbanisation along the Spanish coast meaning that most of the coastline of Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol is now comprised of apartment complexes and the like. Going back just 40 years the Spanish coast was raw, wild, pristine and glorious, but today is mostly private except for some packed beaches chock full of bars and garbage.

Of course it’s the same story just about everywhere

And don’t get me started about plastic in the oceans... dogs and animals in general are not the threat to any environment unless they’ve been hormoned to death which ends up in our supermarkets... I believe that’s by far more of a threat to humane hygiene…

It’s an animal’s world as well and we don’t own it!

Felipe

Banking business I REFER to the letter in last week’s edition (1627).

as the world goes haywire, but surely Spain (and that includes us expats) is shooting itself in the foot here by destroying the main attraction that draws investment in property and tourism.

When there’s nothing left to build on we’ll just be left behind as the money finds more lucrative opportunities abroad and we risk a return to the recession years... except this time around we won’t even be able to visit the beach to compensate!

Harold, Costa Blanca

I feel it is only right to point out that under the same circumstance as her, when my husband recently passed away, our bank (Unicaja, Colmenar) could not have been more helpful.

The joint account was not frozen, in fact within two days it had been changed to my name as sole account holder.

Also the forms required by law to prove the balance at the date of death had been given to me for the nominal sum of €8.

When I asked if I could use the total balance my manager was completely astounded, ‘why of course, it is your money,’ they said.

Perhaps Margaret needs to rethink her banking arrangements.

Ann

Pot meets kettle WHEREAS I certainly do not agree with western women being attacked for their dress, neither should Muslim women be treated in the same manner for their dress. Leapy’s point about feeling offended by their dress puts him in the same boat as the people he is objecting to! What about a bit of tolerance all round?

Surely that’s a better way to go?

Oh and by the way, pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is spelled incorrectly. If you break the word into its component parts it’s easier. Pneumono-ultra-microscopic-silicon-volcano-coniosis. In

THESE rip-off merchants have found yet more victims of their fraudulent lies, fabricated, invented or pre-existing damage. In our case it was a mark like a training shoe rubber would leave on a floor, above waist height and situated in a position that could not be damaged without causing a heck of a lot more damage to the rest of the panel...

This is daylight robbery and now I can see that it has happened to many, many people. We shouted the odds and even got a witness who is a lawyer!

They changed their minds and cancelled the booking - good for them.

This is a deliberate, premeditated scam that is practised on virtually every person who has not taken their extra insurance - plain and simple. We were pre-warned on the day we collected the car to be careful as this was their gameplay.

The only thing they have perfected is the arrogant rudeness by their ignorant and probably commission-based staff.

The agent tried to make me sign their damage receipt which I point blank refused, only to discover later upon reading it that he had body swerved the original accusation of where the damage was and changed it to back bumper - exactly where the scratches pre-existed upon collection (photos taken).

I am totally disgusted by the way we were treated and how blatantly obvious their tactics are. I have informed my credit card company as well as local press and EWN to take this into account since it is the likes of insurance companies that are also being duped into these fraudulent activities.

Sandee

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

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EVER felt that September is the true start of the New Year and not January? The time when, after the long summer break, kids return to school and adults to work.

September always felt to me like a new start because of the change in routine. Your day-to-day life got shaken up anyway so it seemed like a good time to make changes, initiate projects or get back to some things abandoned over the summer. A time of fresh starts, self-evaluation and reflection, for some maybe, even divorce...

A recent US study revealed that marriage break-ups peak not only after Christmas but also at the end of summer, possibly caused by family rows and disappointing holidays that fail to mend growing rifts in relationships.

Whether we want to face up to it

FRESH START: A time for self-evaluation and reflection. or not, it’s quite clear that civilisation itself is being shaken up pretty forcefully too by the global threat from disease, climate change, crime, financial crises, terrorism, etc. We’ve got the

whole lot going on at once.

Yes, but what’s this got to do with divorce? Like so many things, it’s out of control and costing an arm and a leg (Britain reputedly the divorce capital of the

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Years ago we were warned about the overuse of antibiotics,

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How long before an incurable plague-like disease wrong-foots us? Ebola hasn’t disappeared simply because we don’t hear much about it anymore.

Basically, we’ve left too much to fate by thinking ‘it’ll never happen.’ Heck, all around us the social and economic fabric of our world is being slowly chipped away at, a situation becoming increasingly serious, together with the potential for knock-on effects.

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7:05am Rachel and The Stranger 8:35am Rancho Notorious 10:00am Border Country 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Lost Land of the Volcano 1:00pm Great British Menu 1:30pm Great British Menu 2:00pm Great British Menu 2:30pm Escape to the Continent 3:30pm Flog It! 4:30pm The Hairy Bikers’ Chicken and Egg 5:30pm Tennis 6:30pm Gardeners’ World 7:30pm The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 8:00pm The Severn Bridge at 50: A High Wire Act 8:30pm Dad’s Army 9:00pm All Together Now: The Great Orchestra Challenge The Final.

10:00pm A Late Quartet 11:40pm QI XL 12:25am A Serious Man

8:00pm Natural World 9:00pm Clydebuilt: The Ships That Made the Commonwealth Documentary series exploring the stories of four ships built on the river Clyde.

10:00pm Beck 11:30pm Kenny Rogers Examining the life and career of the artist who ‘knows when to hold ‘em and knows when to fold ‘em’, this documentary chronicles Kenny Rogers’s rise to the top of his game and the golden era of country music he ushered in.

12:30am Country Kings at the BBC 1:30am An Evening with Glen Campbell 2:50am Top of the Pops 3:25am From Andy Pandy to Zebedee: The Golden Age of Children’s TV

7:10am Gillette World Sport 7:35am Andorra Ultra Trail 8:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am The Morning Line 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm The Big Bang Theory 12:25pm The Simpsons 1:00pm The Simpsons 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm Paralympics 2016 Live 5:00pm Paralympics 2016 Live 6:30pm Formula 1 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm Paralympics 2016 9:00pm The Last Leg 10:00pm Paralympics 2016 Live 2:00am Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 2:50am Hollyoaks Omnibus 4:55am Location, Location, Location 5:50am Food Unwrapped

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9:25am The Fairly Odd Parents 10:00am The Saturday Show Live 12:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 1:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 2:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 3:00pm Police Interceptors: Deadly Pursuits 4:00pm Police Interceptors 5:00pm Police Interceptors 6:00pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

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8:00pm 5 News 8:05pm NCIS: Los Angeles 9:00pm NCIS 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Football on 5 11:00pm Football on 5 11:30pm Impractical Jokers UK 12:00am The Cars That Made Britain Great 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle

7:00am Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 7:10am How I Met Your Mother 7:30am How I Met Your Mother 7:55am Coach Trip 8:25am Coach Trip 8:55am Coach Trip 9:30am Coach Trip 10:00am Coach Trip 10:30am Animals Unleashed 11:00am Animals Unleashed 11:30am Animals Unleashed 12:00pm Baby Daddy 12:30pm Baby Daddy 1:00pm New Girl 1:30pm The Goldbergs 2:00pm The Goldbergs 2:30pm The Goldbergs 3:00pm The Goldbergs 3:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 4:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 4:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm FilmIndependence Day Resurgence Interview Special 10:50pm Gogglebox 11:55pm Gogglebox 12:55am Rude Tube 2:00am Rude Tube

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8:00pm The Last Night of the Proms From Around the UK 9:30pm Britain on Film Throughout the 1960s, the Rank Organisation produced hundreds of short, quirky documentaries that examined all aspects of life in Britain.

10:00pm World War Two The British fought the Second World War to defeat Hitler.

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7:30pm BRDC Formula 3 Championship Highlights 8:30pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm Rugby 10:00pm Life Inside Jail: Hell on Earth 11:00pm From Dusk Till Dawn 12:10am FYI Daily 12:15am From Dusk Till Dawn 1:15am The Boat That Rocked 2:20am FYI Daily

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OUR VIEW @onEdition 2016

OPINION & COMMENT

Colin Bird A weekly look Kyron Duke in action.

Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

I REMEMBER once having a discussion with the Methodist minister in the Suffolk village where we lived.

His answer to the charge that religion had been the justification for more wars than any other factor in human history, was it was man who precipitated wars, not their beliefs.

At the time I thought that was a reasonable supposition and made good sense. But I think differently now and I have come to the conclusion that religion is in fact a force that works against the best interests of the human race. My conclusion was based on some very deep thought on what religion really is and the nature of its origin.

Incredibly there are an estimated 2000 known religions in

In praise of disability

THE TRUTH: No religion or individual has all of the answers. the world. The adherents of each believing that only they possess the true knowledge and therefore the answers to mans problems and ultimate salvation. But the truth is, no religion and no individual has all of the answers to the age old question: Why are we here?

One of our design faults is that we, as human beings, detest the fact that we do not have answers. All the ‘I’s’ need to be dotted and the

‘T’s’ crossed.

I therefore believe religion can be defined as: An observation of phenomenon and events that we do not understand, explained by things we would like to believe, peppered with a good deal of wishful thinking.

It is only by this unsatisfactory means that we can slot in the missing parts and complete

the circle, giving us this inaccurate picture and in some cases, the right to impose the result on others.

Some of these cobbled together circles promote universal love, whilst others foster conflict and domination. In simple terms: ‘Good’ and ‘evil.’

Ironically both sides of this coin can be present within the same be-

lief system, Christianity and Islam the prime examples.

This is why humanity stands poised on the brink today. The ‘good’ by definition tolerate the ‘bad’ whilst the ‘bad’ abuse the tolerance of the ‘good.’

With the escalation of atrocities perpetrated by religious fanatics that we are witnessing today, this contradictory equation can only end in disaster.

There has to be some urgent rethinking on dealing with the evil creeping ever closer.

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The good life in Spain John Smith Random thoughts...

THERE are lots of good things about living in southern Spain but one we don’t think of too often is that unlike many other countries around the world, we are less vulnerable to war than most.

North Korea has announced it’s tested its fifth and largest atom bomb and boasts it can produce large numbers of bombs small enough to fit onto intercontinental missiles, which could supposedly reach the USA, its main enemy alongside South Korea.

Even the Chinese, who supported the north during the Korean War, are critical of the latest actions from the unstable leader of the country who recently allegedly had a politician executed for not sitting properly in his presence.

Yemen has had its fair share of fighting, but nothing like the terrible attacks taking place at the moment and according to one reporter in the capital Sana’a, youth of the country are so convinced they will be totally eradicated that they are moving into Saudi Arabia not because they expect to win but purely to kill as many Saudis as possible before

RELATIVELY SAFE: In Spain when compared to what’s happening in some other countries. their own destruction. Both the Saudis and Iranians are undertaking a proxy war in Yemen whilst also supporting other fighters around the Middle East.

The Russians are getting aggressive again in the Ukraine, fighting in Syria and becoming belligerent about the movement of NATO forces on their doorsteps whilst Turkey has come out of its own potential coup, made up with

the Russians and is now attacking Kurd freedom fighters within Syria.

Africa isn’t as bad as it has been although there’s fighting in recently independent South Sudan and ongoing problems with Boko Haram in West Africa and there’s always the possibility of new civil wars or uprisings happening in a large number of African states.

Whilst terrorist attacks by Daesh in

EVEN though there were some financial and political problems surrounding the Paralympic games being held in Rio, the sheer number of participants, range of impairments and the unmistakable commitment to achieving their goals is remarkable. It leaves many unimpaired people stunned by all that is being achieved by disabled sports participants.

Not long ago, to admit to having a child with a disability was looked down on. Even those who weren’t consciously biased against the disabled, tended to talk down to them, almost in the belief that someone in a wheelchair for example was mentally impaired.

History shows us many examples of people overcoming disabilities, with Julius Caesar supposedly suffering from epilepsy, Helen Keller who was blind, Douglas Bader flew in the Second World War despite losing both legs, Franklin D Roosevelt became US President despite being crippled by polio and perhaps most famously, Stephen Hawking, who has defied all odds to live a long and successful life.

Disabled games used to be considered a distraction rather than an event, but the urge to succeed and conquer difficulty runs deep in so many ‘disabled’ people and the fact they are able to channel their determination into sports that now sees large numbers of recognised professionals is quite amazing in such a short time.

Although it clearly matters to the individual sportsmen and women who participate in the games to emerge with a medal, the fact is 4,500 determined people from 160 countries have simply shown they can overcome the worst and succeed.

Europe still occur through indoctrination and radicalisation of locally born youngsters, it’s tiny in comparison with Now we what’s happening in the Middle East. want to Every death is a black mark against hear your views. someone, especially in countries happy to supply weapons to nations YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE like Saudi Arabia but in compari- YOUR OPINION son, we in Spain are lucky our lives www.euroweeklynews.com are so comfortable and safe.

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Parties are just marking time Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

NO politico will utter anything other than hot air before the regional elections in Galicia and the Basque Region on September 25.

The Partido Popular, PSOE, Ciudadanos and Podemos are marking time, waiting to see how well they do. That’s when things on the national scene will get going, and not before.

Mixed messages RAJOY’S text message “Luis, stay strong,” to former PP treasurer Luis Barcenas after he was accused of enriching himself and the party with illegal funds will haunt him forever.

So will vowing undying love - “I love you Alfonso, coño I love you” - for Alfonso Rus, former commission-grabbing, contractpadding president of the PP in the Valencia region. The c-word, incidentally, is admissible in Spain and its use obligatory for politicians.

“Rita you’re the best,” Rajoy once told Va-

lencia’s ex-mayor Rita Barbera who, still a Senator, is under investigation for corruption, illegal party funding and money laundering.

Their alleged transgressions surprised him, Rajoy admitted, which doesn’t say much for presidential perception.

And if he suspected and said nothing, that says even less.

Love-in RAJOY, Sanchez, Rivera and Iglesias, all have first names, strings of academic letters after those names and private lives about which thankfully little is known.

Even if the country were condemned to a third election, the Spanish would fortunately not have to witness presidential candidates snogging their wives before, during or after party rallies to demonstrate how loving and lovable they are.

The fall guy

ACTING president Mariano Rajoy had no involvement with choosing Jose Manuel Soria as Spain’s representative to the World Bank. Blame Economy minister Luis de Guindos for keeping him in the dark and allowing him to say the appointment was entirely legal.

That’s the latest message from relieved Partido Popular after a rare occasion when internal strife produced visible fissures. The party is extraordinarily loyal to its leaders, especially Rajoy who is indulgently loyal to his supporters.

But this time Rajoy – sorry, De Guindos – went too far allowing someone to represent Spain who was linked to the Panama Papers. Even hardened PP grandees perceived this as a blind eye too many.

So Soria gave up his taxfree €226,000 a year at the World Bank and fell on his sword, presumably the one that stabbed De Guindos in the back.

IN THE DARK: Rajoy had no involvement in choosing Soria.

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7:20am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:10am King of Queens 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 11:00am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Gok’s Fill Your House for Free 2:05pm Posh Pawnbrokers 3:10pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages 10:00pm Grand Designs 11:00pm Airbnb: Dream or Nightmare?

12:05am Britain’s Weirdest Council Houses 1:05am Bestival 2016 Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead

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Movies Now In Loving Memory Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Murder, She Wrote The Return of Sherlock Holmes Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is In Loving Memory You’re Only Young Twice George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Rosemary and Thyme Million Dollar Princesses Law and Order: UK Wire in the Blood Wycliffe Law and Order: UK ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service.

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Magnum, P.I. The Chase The Sweeney Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Bowls Pawn Stars Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Pawn Stars Pawn Stars British Superbike Championship Highlights An Audience with Billy Connolly Billy Connelly does his famously funny stand up in the company of hundreds of stars.

Jaws FYI Daily Jaws Barb Wire FYI Daily Barb Wire Tommy Cooper Teleshopping

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The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: Los Angeles Garage Sale Mystery 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Stop! Roadworks Ahead GPs: Behind Closed Doors Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

Undercover: Nailing the Fraudsters Football on 5 Fight Night Bamma Highlights.

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7:00am The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 10:20am Fantastic Four 12:10pm Babylon A.D. 1:55pm The Fast and the Furious 3:45pm Twister 5:40pm The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 9:00pm Fantastic Four 11:00pm Clash of the Titans 1:00am King Arthur

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Jersey Girl Nine Months Big Daddy Three Amigos!

Norbit The 40 Year Old Virgin Balls of Fury Norbit Vacation The Interview White Men Can’t Jump City Slickers Curse of the Pink Panther

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WEDNESDAY TV

Charmed Hollyoaks Stage School The Goldbergs How I Met Your Mother Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Charmed Charmed The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother Animals Unleashed Animals Unleashed Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Stage School The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Containment Supernatural The Big Bang Theory

6:15am The Top Ten Show 2016 6:30am Fast and Furious 7 Special 7:00am Last Stop 8:40am The Time Traveller 10:40am Bound by Blood 12:15pm Every Secret Thing 2:00pm Last Stop 3:35pm The Intern 5:40pm Welcome to Me Kristen Wiig stars as a manic-depressive lottery winner who buys her own talk show.

7:15pm Bound by Blood A peace-loving yoga instructor looks to protect her long-lost sister from her abusive pimp boyfriend.

9:00pm The Intern 11:05pm Welcome to New York 1:15am Welcome to Me 2:50am Martyrs 4:20am The Joker Thriller about a young detective kidnapped by a serial killer.

8:00am WWE Experience 9:00am Premier League 100 Club 9:30am Premier League 100 Club 10:00am The Premier League Years 12:00pm Premier League Review 1:00pm La Liga World 1:30pm Premier League 100 Club 2:00pm Premier League Legends 2:30pm Premier League Legends 3:00pm The Premier League Years 5:00pm Premier League Review 6:00pm One2eleven 6:15pm One2eleven 6:30pm One2eleven 6:45pm One2eleven 7:00pm Premier League Review 8:00pm Barclays Premier League World 8:30pm Live EFL Cup 11:00pm Barclays Premier League World 11:30pm Premier League Review 12:30am Sporting Maverick

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Cricket Classic Ashes Best Days Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Sporting Heroes Cricket Classic Sporting Rivalries Sporting Rivalries Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Ashes Best Days Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Live Spanish Football Live Spanish Football Watersports World Sporting Heroes Elite League Speedway Darts Gold Darts Gold Darts Gold Darts Gold Sporting Rivalries Sporting Rivalries

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MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

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When you’re in jail, a good friend will be trying to bail you out. A best friend will be in the cell next to you saying, ‘Damn, that was fun.’

Groucho Marx

in history 1519 - Portuguese Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in an effort to find a western sea route to the Spice Islands of Indonesia 1588 - The Spanish Armada which tried to invade England was defeated by a British fleet 1620 - The Pilgrims left England and set sail for America on board the Mayflower 1783 - The first hot-air balloon was sent up from Versailles, France, with animals as passengers 1792 - The Legislative Assembly in revolutionary France voted to abolish the monarchy and establish the First Republic 1820 - Twenty-four-year-old John Keats left the UK for Italy, hoping the climate would improve his tuberculosis. He died less than six months later 1866 - Pioneer of science fiction H G Wells was born in Bromley, near London 1890 - Mary Clarissa Agatha Miller, to become known as Agatha Christie, was born in Torquay, Devon 1893 - New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant national voting rights to women by signing Governor Lord Glasgow’s Electoral Bill 1916 - The British introduced armoured tanks during the Battle of the Somme 1917 - Aldous Huxley, future author of Brave New World, was taken on to teach at Eton. One of his pupils was Eric Blair, who later used the pen name George Orwell 1928 - Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming discovered that penicillin had an antibiotic effect by accident 1932 - Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi began a hunger strike in jail near Bombay in protest against the British government’s decision to separate India’s electoral system by caste 1937 - The Hobbit, by J R R Tolkien, was first published 1954 - The famous picture of Marilyn Monroe laughing as her skirt was blown up by air from a subway vent was shot during filming of The Seven Year Itch, ultimately leading to her divorce from Joe DiMaggio who felt it was exhibitionist 1971 - Environmental group Greenpeace was founded

Women’s wit

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I hope they invent a machine in which you type in the age you want to be and it lifts and separates everything nonsurgically.

Sandra Bullock

World of English

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If a book about failure doesn’t sell, is it a success?”

‘ AS YOU’VE HAD A VASECTOMY, WE’RE LEAVING YOU OUT OF THE FERTILITY DANCE!’

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for next 7 days

TODAY

Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.

TOMORROW

JAVEA

DENIA JAVEA

DENIA

CALPE CALPE ALTEA ALTEA BENIDORM BENIDORM

ALICANTE

ALICANTE

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION ORIHUELA

Alicante TODAY:

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Benidorm MAX 27C, MIN 19C Mon - 26 19 Cl Tues - 28 20 S Wed - 27 20 S

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Madrid MAX 22C, MIN 16C MAX MIN

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Friday September 9

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Unscramble the name of a famous former England international cricketer: ONE UDDER WORKED

What did the bra say to the hat? You go on ahead while I give these two a lift!

Unscramble the name of a British daytime television programme, first broadcast in 2002 (four words): EUROPE YACHT CONTEST

It is so cold outside I saw a politician with his hands in his own pockets!

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

LEE GATES is a financial advisor and host of TV show Money Monster advising on which stocks to buy and sell. Patty Fenn is the show’s producer. They are live on air when a delivery man wanders on set taking Gates hostage and forces him to wear a vest packed with explosives.

An intense stand-off ensues which is broadcast live to millions as Lee and Patty work together to save themselves. Less than 24 hours before, the captor had lost his life savings after an unexpected stock crash. A fast-paced thriller.

Rossy de Palma, Actor and Singer, September 16

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Born in Mallorca, this statuesque and slightly eccentric actress and singer was described as a Picasso painting come to life and has modelled for Jean-Paul Gautier.

Prince Harry, Royalty, September 15, 32 The youngest son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana has been a serving officer in the army, an ambassador for disabled ex-servicemen and women and a spokesman for various charities. Currently fourth in line for the throne and probably Britain’s most eligible bachelor.

Narendra Modi, Politician, September 17, 66 The 14th and current Indian Prime Minister who came to power in May 2014 as leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He has risen from a humble background, the third of six children who ran a tea stall with his brother and is now India’s most influential politician.

Jada Pinkett Smith, Actress, September 18, 45 Well-known American actress who has appeared in a number of films and TV series and married rapper and actor Will Smith in 1997. The couple have two children both of whom have featured in movies themselves.

Twiggy, Model, September 19, 67 Born Lesley Hornby, she became the waif-like model for the swinging 60’s and was named after her tiny androgynous look. Modelling took her all over the world and as she has aged she has matured into an actress and TV presenter who is still remembered for being the Face of 1966.

George R R Martin, Author, September 20, 68 A highly respected Science Fiction and Fantasy writer who has enjoyed incredible success as the writer and later producer of the TV series Game of Thrones, much of which is filmed in Spain which has found huge audiences around the world.

ACCEDE ADDICT BEYOND BODICE BREATH BUBBLE CANDID CENTRE CEREAL CHALET

CREAKY DONKEY ESCAPE FLEECE FRINGE (10) GASKET INVOKE ODIOUS SCYTHE

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

1 Arcane 2 Landau 3 Coerce 4 Chancy 5 Pounce 6 Oxcart 7 Induct 8 Cowpox 9 Incite 10 Cowboy 11 Rococo 12 Tyrant 13 Bamboo 14 Penmen 15 Pogrom 16 Bright 17 Magnum 18 Patent 19 Denote

YOUR STARS LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) As a home-loving Libran, you are torn between making changes to your surroundings and getting some cash in on the business side. Apparently, it is not possible to do both because energy levels fluctuate.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) There is so much in you that is determined and looking forward to a fresh start, but something that you are trying to get rid of, or give up, may be giving you more trouble than anticipated. Some things have to be done alone, or so you think, but others have gone through this before you so they are able to give support.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Is playing the waiting game really to your advantage? Your Sagittarian character naturally leads you to be optimistic, and why not? It won’t hurt to hurry someone along rather than having them go at their own pace.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) The enthusiasm of your bright Capricorn mind is also capable of making you restless.

There are mixed feelings about being at or near home this week, with thoughts of more progress possible elsewhere.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) When you are at home this week I would

VIRGO

(August 24 - September 23)

As the saying goes, ‘no one ever said it would be easy’. In the past few months you have found this to be true. Hard work is not alien to you, but there is a point where you want to shout ‘enough’. It may be business or home life needs some rearranging, or that someone is moving job and the routine is severely disrupted. like you to consider how you view your surroundings. This is a good week to make changes and have discussions about future directions.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Pat yourself on the back for all of your efforts of recent weeks. Looking back just a few months, would you have thought so much progress could be made? Because of your efforts, home life is enhanced and you are more appreciated. Give yourself a break at the weekend and do something with a loved one that you have not done together for some time.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Rarely has your mind been as sharp as it is at present. There have been some awkward and downright bad periods in the past, but this week everything falls into place.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) For all of the things that you want to do, there are three others that you wish to do.

Maybe they are waiting for their own time to come. During the course of this week you

will be thinking of what the future could hold, even though dealing with practical issues.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) When it isn’t possible to change something, often it is just as effective to rearrange it.

That is the solution which comes to you this week. Instead of being frustrated at a delay, try changing the conditions or times.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) When we have long-standing friendships, these are often taken for granted and yet often we could make so much more of them.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Consider what is the most important thing to you at the moment? Is it wealth or social position? Your work, or how it may be possible to afford that new conservatory are minor considerations compared with your greatest asset which is your health. This week, then, is all about boosting this valuable commodity and building its future.

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10-Star Quiz PEACE OFFERINGS September 21 is the International Day of Peace 1. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by a committee elected by the parliament of which European country?

2. The name of which large square in the centre of Beijing adjacent to the Forbidden City, comes from the Chinese for ‘square of heavenly peace’?

3. Which Russian author wrote the novel War and Peace, first published in 1869?

4. Which major European conflict of the early 18th century ended with the Peace of Utrecht in 1713?

5. What, now famous, political term featured in Winston Churchill’s Sinews of Peace address of March 5, 1946, at Westminster College, when he said: “From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic an ---- ------ has descended across the continent?”

6. Which international organisation that campaigns actively but non-violently for conservation of the environment and the preservation of endangered species, was founded by Canadian environmental activists in 1971?

7. What was the nationality of Le Duc Tho, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize jointly with US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in 1973, but declined it?

8. In which decade was the volunteer programme run by the US government the Peace Corps formed?

9. What was the name of the Roman goddess of peace, the equivalent of Eirene in Greek mythology?

10. Who reached number two in the UK singles charts in July 1969 with Give Peace a Chance?

1. NORWAY, 2. TIANANMEN SQUARE, 3. Leo TOLSTOY (Count Lev Nikolayevitch TOLSTOY), 4. WAR OF THE SPANISH SUCCESSION, 5. IRON CURTAIN, 6. GREENPEACE, 7. VIETNAMESE (born in Hà Nam Province, North Vietnam), 8. 1960s (1961), 9. PAX, 10. John LENNON and the PLASTIC ONO BAND

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

TARGET: • Average: 8 • Good: 11 • Very good: 15 • Excellent: 20

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION Acne, acre, arco, cane, care, cone, conn, core, corn, cran, cure, ecru, narc, once, orca, race, unco, acorn, caner, canoe, canon, cornu, crane, crone, nacre, narco, ocean, ounce, recon, canner, cannon, cornea, cunner, nuance, announce, ANNOUNCER

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Cryptic

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

CRYPTIC

Quick

Across 1 Checked dessert I made (8) 5 Locks in humanely (4) 9 Some bargees entertained silly people (5) 10 Characteristic alternative of a rat (7) 11 About venom giving temporary relief (7) 12 Fake Ecstasy, what a disgrace (5) 13 Scottish beginners wrap an ancient manuscript (6) 15 Harbours new arrivals, we hear (6) 19 Dispatches crafts (5) 21 Former Liberal is a model (7) 23 A couple of bridge players with a quantity of money, said to be impressive (7) 24 Annoyance when range is redesigned (5) 25 Newts left standing inside (4) 26 Hired again and published (8)

Across:

Down 1 Respects judges (7) 2 Appears to look at manuscript (5) 3 Place is becoming exclusive (7) 4 Spain encounters rising value (6) 6 Pull a car over open land (7) 7 It’s creepy in Lake Erie (5) 8 Catches and bans characters (4) 14 Dress me in art fashion (7) 16 Issue English guy with a text edition initially (7)

Across:

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1 Patio, 4 Hostage, 8 Shatter, 9 Terse, 10 Salvages, 11 Mean, 13 Carpet, 14 Lentil, 17 Asps, 19 Material, 22 Glade, 23 Etonian, 24 Respect, 25 Halve.

Down: 1 Posts, 2 Trailer, 3 Outdated, 4 Hermes, 5 Sate, 6 Agree, 7 Eternal, 12 Behemoth, 13 Charger, 15 Trivial, 16 Latent, 18 Peaks, 20 Lance, 21 Bede.

QUICK

17 Trimmed fancy headers (7) 18 During course, renegotiations were calm (6) 19 Start vehicle in southeast (5) 20 Work hard to produce last Beatles record (4) 22 Calls for attendants (5) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 3 represents M and 22 represents K, so fill in M every time the figure 3 appears and K every time the figure 22 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Study of plants (6) 4 Full of high-spirited delight (6) 9 Skinny and gaunt (7) 10 Fried potatoes (5) 11 Selected (5) 12 Italian rice dish (7) 13 Detective (6) 15 Consider or hold as true (6) 18 Disposed to please (7) 20 Of or relating to the nose (5) 23 Earlier in time (5) 24 Far away (7) 25 Followed orders (6) 26 Oil-carrying ship (6)

Down 1 Fundamental (5) 2 Body excluding head, neck and limbs (5) 3 Disregard (7) 5 Fastening devices (5) 6 Floral emblem of Scotland (7) 7 Twist out of shape (7) 8 Bitter aromatic gum (5) 13 Hair cleaner (7) 14 Large building (7) 16 Card game similar to rummy (7) 17 Prepared (5) 19 Canal boat (5) 21 Roughly built hut (5) 22 After a while (5)

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

1 Farms, 4 Becomes, 8 Applies, 9 Rapid, 10 Transfer, 11 Meal, 13 Insert, 14 Fences, 17 Firm, 19 Screamed, 22 Ridge, 23 Emotion, 24 Serious, 25 Scene.

Down: 1 Feast, 2 Repeats, 3 Scissors, 4 Basket, 5 Cure, 6 Maple, 7 Saddles, 12 Generous, 13 Informs, 15 Combine, 16 Access, 18 Rider, 20 Dense, 21 Zero.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Broom, 3 Peral, 6/13 Red Sea, 8 Denmark, 9 Escalator, 12 Cuartel, 14 Oreja, 15 Snore.

Down: 1 Burn, 2 Madrastra, 3 Pantallas, 4 Reasons, 5 Lake, 7 Disease, 10 Ocho, 11 Wage.

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 To weigh (person, apples) (5) 4 Fat (person) (5) 7 Bear (animal) (3) 8 Customer (7) 9 Periódico (diario) (9) 13 To park (automobile) (7) 15 Pistola (3) 16 Owls (long-eared) (5) 17 Sábana (de cama) (5)

Down 1 Worse (4) 2 Piedra (material) (5) 3 Mochilas (9) 4 Pebbles (9) 5 Rum (3) 6 Obedecer (4) 10 Águila (5) 11 Cordero (4) 12 Nudo (en hilo, cuerda) (4) 14 Ceniza (polvo) (3)

A Boy Made of Blocks

by Keith Stuart THIS debut story is inspired by the author’s relationship and experiences with his own son.

Alex is dad to Sam, his eight-year-old autistic son and although he loves his son he really struggles to connect with him. The strain of having an autistic child has also had an impact on his marriage and Alex has moved out of the home and in with his friend.

Things start to change when Sam discovers the game Minecraft and it opens up a new world that Alex is able to share with him and they both begin to rediscover themselves… and each other.

Can this broken family reconnect and build a better life? It’s sure to make you laugh, cry and smile. books@euroweeklynews.com

THE 2016 Summer Paralympics are well and truly under way. In celebration we we take a look at the 10 most decorated Paralympians of all time.

1. Trischa Zorn. A female swimmer from the USA, this outstanding athlete amassed a medal haul of 55 during her career: 41 gold, nine silver and five bronze. Born blind she began swimming aged 10 and competed in the Arnhem 1980 Paralympics aged 16 winning seven gold medals and setting three gold records. At the London 2012 Olympic Games she was named the most successful Paralympian ever and inducted into the Visa Parlympic Hall of Fame.

2. Jonas Jacobsson. This Swedish sharpshooter was born paralysed from the waist down. He has achieved 17 gold, four silver and nine bronze medals, 27 in total throughout his career, making him the most successful male Paralympian. In 2008 he was awarded the highest annual sporting prize in Sweden, the Dagbladet Gold Medal.

3. Roberto Marson. An Italian multisport athlete he competed in three different sports: athletics, wheelchair fencing and swimming.

In total he won 26 medals: 16 gold, seven silver and three bronze. He lost the use of his legs in 1964 when a pine tree he was chopping down fell on his back. He died in 2011 and was inducted into the Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame in 2012.

4. Mike Kenny, MBE. Born in 1945 he is a retired British swimmer who won 16 gold and two silver medals making him the most successful British Paralympian. He began swimming as therapy in the Southport spinal unit hospital after he fell off a ladder at work. In 1989 he received an MBE at Bucking-

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ham Palace for his services to paraplegic sport.

5. Beatrice Hess. A French swimmer she broke nine world records at the 2000 Paralympic games in Sydney, her penultimate games.

Her career spanned two decades and she achieved a total of 19 medals: 15 gold and four silver. She has cerebral palsy and was described by French newspaper L’Humanite as ‘one of the best swimmers in the world.’

6. Mayumi Narita. The Japanese swimmer has used a wheelchair since 1994 when at the age of 13 she was involved in a traffic accident which left her quadriplegic.

She has won 19 medals: 15 gold, two silver and two bronze and at the 2004 Paralympics in Athens was the Games’ most successful athlete. She is currently vice chair of the Tokyo 2016 Athletes Commission.

7. Heinz Frei. With a long racing career in wheelchair athletics this Swiss athlete has won the London Marathon wheelchair race three times and at the age of 45 earned five medals at the 2003 European games. He has a Paralymic medal haul of 26: 14 gold, six silver and six bronze. He has also participated in cycling, using a handcycle, cross-country sit-skiing and the biathlon.

8. Franz Nietlispach. Another Swiss wheelchair athlete he has achieved a total of 26 medals: 14 gold, six silver and six bronze, all for athletics with the exception of one bronze which he achieved in handcycling at the 2008 Beijing Games. Earlier in his career he also competed in table tennis. He has won the men’s wheelchair division

App of the Week MENUSNAP This Android app offers a new way to look at and understand menus in foreign restaurants.

The app scans a menu into a user-friendly interface so you can easily search and translate the food items and the menus are saved for future reference. It’s especially helpful where no translation or images are provided on the menu and it translates to more than 50 languages. Now you can make an informed choice when ordering your food!

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TRISCHA ZORN: Has amassed a total of 55 medals. of the Boston Marathon an amazing five times.

9. Chantal Petitclerc. An accident at the age of 13 on a farm left her without the use of both legs. Five years later she was introduced to wheelchair sports and using a home-made wheelchair took part in her first race although she came last. In 1992 she competed in the Barcelona Paralympic Games where she won two bronze medals.

She went on to achieve a total of 21 medals: 14 gold, five silver and two bronze. She has now become a Senator.

10. Erin Popovich. The USA swimmer was born with achondroplasia. During her childhood she endured surgery 12 times and wore braces to straighten her legs and back. Interested in sports from an early age she was 12 when she joined a swimming club and competed at the 2000 Paralympic games at the age of 15. Her total medal haul is 19 with 14 golds and five silvers.

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

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

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

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

• No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

TARGET: • Average: 14 • Good: 19 • Very good: 28 • Excellent: 36

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION Gins, kens, inert, inter, inters, inst, instep, insteps, enate, enter, enters, eaten, eater, eaters, eats, ease, eases, east, easter, easts, hyena, hyenas, hens, heat, heater, heaters, heats, hate, hates, hater, haters, hats, hast, haste, hasten, hastes, hasp, hasps, heal, anus, ante, antes, ants, antre, asea, aster, asps, ester, sett, setts, etna, etas, erst

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The 4th Palace Variety Show THE Palace Variety Show Charity Night at The Benidorm Palace has done it again with a bumper line-up booked for this year’s show.

This year Gareth Gates and Katrina from Katrina and the Waves top the bill with The Grumbleweeds also due to appear.

The Palace Variety Show has raised thousands for Help 4 Heroes and Elche Children’s Home. Last year’s show paid for the floodlighting system installed around the home so the children can go out after dark in the winter to play football and other activities instead of being cooped up in the home all the time.

Compered by funnyman Stevie Spit, the show boasts its own dance troupe, Compania De Flamenco JM. Local Singer Taylor Marcs joins a host of other talent; Carla Stone, Richie Alexander and Matrix Studio and

there’s even a hilarious juggler that does impressions with ping pong balls. Young guitar/vocalist Tom Lumley will entertain as people are arriving and established regulars Nikki Gale and Kylie Burgazzi will be appearing with special guest Stuart Sinclair on the saxophone.

Rumour has it that Vera Gillespie from The Gillespie Sisters is to make a surprise appearance. Now in her 83rd year, Vera has travelled the world, had hit records such as ‘Waterford My Home’ and even headlined at The Albert Hall.

What a night this promises to be!

Standard tickets are €25 and VIP ones, which include a front row seat along with food and entry to the aftershow party, are €50.

VIPs will also get a special meet and greet with the stars.

Tickets are available from The Benidorm Palace Box Office on 965 851 660.

KATRINA: Will top the bill.

THE GRUMBLEWEEDS: Are also due to appear.

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Your chance to remember Community the Battle of Britain values

By Keith Baker ON this day in 1940 - September 15 - the Luftwaffe launched its largest and most concentrated attack against London. The plan was to draw out the RAF into a battle of annihilation and around 1,500 aircraft took part in air battles that lasted until dusk. It was the climax of the Battle of Britain.

1,500 aircraft took part in air battles that lasted until dusk.

A few ex-RAF regulars, who were but children on the day, plan to raise a glass to ‘the few’ at Casa La Perla in Relleu this evening.

Very few of the heroes who fought in the Battle of Britain still survive but there may be some down here on the Costa Blanca who were also children of the time; others who have served in the Royal Air Force since or whose relatives were in-

BATTLE OF BRITAIN: Remembering the Spitfire and ‘the few.’ volved 76 years ago.

Of course, the RAFA Battle of Britain Day dinner will be the place to be but, anyone who can’t make that event or who might want to recognise the date less formally, will be welcome to drive into the mountains behind Villajoyosa to

La Perla, Relleu, this evening (September 15).

If you would like to attend, please call 636 755 157 or leave a message on La Perla’s Facebook page: https://www.face book.com/CasaPerlaRelleu/ to help with managing the numbers.

L’ A L FA S D E L P I Council has recommenced its monthly meetings with foreign residents following the summer break.

Councillor for Residents of other nationalities, Marisa Cortes, had a lengthy chat with members of various associations for European citizens to inform them of municipal activities.

The council hope to offer better integration for foreign residents and encourage links between these associations.

“This was the meeting after our summer break since many of these people return to their countries of origin during the summer, so we decided not to con-

vene meetings in July and August,” explained Cortes.

An impressive 15 associations were represented at the gathering, with several groups missing due to holidays.

In addition to reviewing the forthcoming cultural and social agenda, the councillor also informed participants about various town hall projects, which include a scheme overseen by the provincial council’s tax agency to ensure compliance for foreigners.

Brochures are available in English, French and German, detailing when various taxes and fees must be settled, and methods of payment.

Students display their art SIX university art students on a residential course met with the mayor of Altea, Jaime Llinares, as part of their 2016 scholarship stay in the town from September 5 to 17.

Part of their time was spent painting live in the church square, so that members of the public could observe them.

Their works will be displayed tomorrow, F r i d a y, S e p t e m b e r 16.

The students represented the Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Universitat Miguel Hernández d’Elx and the universities of Salamanca, Sevilla, Barcelona and Pais Basc.

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By Keith Baker AN exhibition has opened in Villa j o y o sa sh o wi n g the w o r k o f Fe l ix Gordero, who was born in the town.

Entitled ‘Edinburgh by H unter, ’ t h e e x h i b i t io n was created especially for the ve n u e - T h e E sp a i d’Art Contemporani de La Barber a - a n d sh o ws a very personal take on Edinburgh. Gordero moved to Sco t l a n d ’s c a p i t a l to make a c o m p r e h e n si v e study of its citizens and their relationship with urban space. His style is to create characters in black and white using coal and aerosols.

The exhibition is open until September 28. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 12pm and 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

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Art courses now available for the young and old RESIDENTS of Callosa d’en Sarria once again have the opportunity to enrol in art courses at the Casa de Cultura.

The courses cover ceramics and modelling as well as drawing and painting, and

are available to both adults and children.

The ceramics and modelling course will be taught by Professor Toni Ferri each Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm.

The drawing and painting course - ‘An

Young musicians’ artistic triumph

introduction to Art for children and adults’ - will be led by Professor Marina Yepes and held on Mondays between 4pm and 6.30pm for adults, and on Wednesdays from 5pm to 6.30pm for children.

An adult course will also be held on Wednesdays between 6.30pm and 9pm.

Each course costs €12 for children, and €20 for adults. Those interested can register at the Casa de Cultura.

Visiting open-air history MORE than 12,500 people have visited the Villa Romana de l’Albir open-air museum and the Interpretation Centre at the Lighthouse (Faro de l’Albir) this summer, according to figures released by the Department of Culture and Heritage.

The Roman villa, which is the first open-air museum in the

Valencian Community, has been visited by some 2,800 people between June and August, representing an increase of 6.5 per cent compared with 2015. Since it opened in March 2011 it has received more than 40,000 visitors.

The Interpretation Centre Faro de l’Albir currently houses

photographic exhibitions that reflect what life was like for the old lighthouse keepers, when the lighthouse was inhabited. It also demonstrates the importance of the flora and fauna in the natural Park. This summer it has received approximately 10,000 visitors, an increase compared to last year.

Next monthly meeting on the horizon for U3A IN ACTION: The Youth Symphony Orchestra was started in 2014.

By Keith Baker MORE than 90 musicians performed a programme comprising works by Max Bruch, Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev at the Teulada

Moraira Auditorium last weekend. Of special note was a Gaetano Sgarabotto violin played by soloist Jacobo Christensen.

The Youth Symphony Orchestra of the Federation of

Music Societies of Valencia (FSMCV), which was started in 2014, performed under the artistic direction of Cristobal Soler. The members are aged between 15 and 28.

THE next monthly General Meeting of the Moraira-Teulada U3A will take place on Monday October 3 in the Salon SL, Avenida Mediterraneo, Teulada.

The doors open at 9.30am in order for the Committee to prepare the room. The formal meeting starts at 10.30am.

Existing members who have not renewed their membership are invited to do so, but are advised that as technically late, they will have to pay the full fee of €10. New members who wish to join are welcome and can do so from 9.30am until 10.30am.

Application forms can be downloaded from the website - www.u3amoraira-teula

da.org The joining fee is €10€.

Up to 10.30am, members will be able to join Groups and find out about the Travel and Cultural events. Once the meeting has started these desks will be closed.

The speaker for the October meeting will be Stephen Carden. His talk is about the work of the Franciscan Hospice at Palma de Gandia, which provides a home and nursing care for about 50 ‘nameless men,’ many of whom suffer from medical or physical illnesses. The hospice is funded entirely by charitable donations. Three Franciscan brothers, assisted by local volunteers care for the residents.

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Top tips on home energy efficiency Improve your environment and save money on your energy bills John Graham The property expert

I HAVE had a lot of response from EWN readers on my energy efficiency article about reducing GHG while saving money on annual energy bills.

Home energy efficiency is a very important subject and we can all improve on it, being more energy efficient is good for our environment but also saves money on energy bills, so it’s a win-win for homeowners.

The first thing to consider is your home is a complex structure whether built many years ago or recently. Appliances account for around 30 per cent of energy bills so I’ll be giving you some of my home energy efficiency top tips over the next

EFFICIENT APPLIANCES: Look for an ‘A’ energy rating. few articles, which I hope will help you become more energy efficient and save money.

Let’s start looking at how to reduce GHG, improve energy efficiency and save money.

Take a look at your appliances, are you ready to replace them with new modern energy efficient appliances? New mod-

ern appliances are much more energy efficient and if used correctly will cut GHG and considerably reduce energy bills, so well worth buying.

This week’s home appliances energy efficiency top seven tips: 1. Look for appliances with the HE logo, all energy star cer-

tified appliances use less energy. They may be a little more expensive than standard appliances but you definitely save money in the long run and the best time to buy is when the winter sales are on.

2. Electric ovens should have an ‘A’ energy rating because they’re the most energy efficient. For example, they can save you as much as 40 per cent on a ‘B’ rated oven, so well worth buying.

3. Microwaves: buy a top quality microwave and use it as much as possible. They’re more efficient than ovens as they only heat the food, so there’s no energy wastage.

4. Dishwashers: a new modern dishwasher will definitely be more energy efficient than older models so will save you money and use less water, so a double saving on your bills.

5. Constantly used appli-

ances: some are used 24/7 all year round, so these need to be as energy efficient as possible.

For your fridge/freezer, buy ‘A’+++ rated appliances, which are the most energy efficient.

Compare energy efficiency on appliances by looking at the appliances energy label for ‘yearly energy consumption KWH/annum,’ a good guide to efficiency.

6. Electric kettle: yes I’ve included one of the most used electrical appliances in the home. Studies show an average household boils the kettle around 1,500 times a year. Buy a good quality ECO electric kettle, they use 20 per cent less energy than conventional kettles, so you can feel good about your energy savings while having a cup of tea or coffee.

7. Standby electric consumption: modern homes are constantly being filled with new

Positive outlook for mortgages OUTSTANDING mortgage loans in Spain fell by 3.6 per cent in June compared to the same period last year and now stand at a balance of slightly more than €670 million according to the Spanish Mortgage Association. Banks and building societies account for the vast bulk of the outstanding loans.

The value of new housing mortgages skyrocketed beyond €15 billion in the first six months of the year, a solid 24.2 per cent increase, as the value of the average mortgage in Spain climbed to €107,886.

The Spanish Mortgage association has described the data as supporting the ‘gradual and progressive recovery of the sector’ and noted that there has been a promisingly strong increase in the number of new mortgages taken out so far this year, reaching 146,000 by the end of June.

electronic gadgets. You would be surprised how much energy is used over a year and wasted by appliances constantly plugged in to the electricity supply when not used or switched off. Many people don’t realise that even though you are not using the appliances they are consuming energy by being on standby.

There are several new products on the market to help cut down on standby energy consumption and I recommend you invest in these products and save even more on your energy bills.

I will have some more home energy efficiency top tips for EWN readers next week.

John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture and Surveying Institute. If you’re looking for an energy efficiency survey contact John by email gk.ipad@me.com.

Quarterly round-up HOUSE prices on new builds have seen their largest yearl y i ncr ease i n al m ost a decade accor di ng t o new data from the National Statistics Institute. From April t o June 2016 new hom e prices leapt by 8.4 per cent in a year-on-year increase for the second quarter.

It is the biggest annual l eap i n t he new housi ng market since the final quarter of 2007 and extremely optimistic news for an industry that leans heavily on t he sal e of second- hand homes.

With new home construction once again on a steady r i se t he t r end wi l l l i kel y continue into 2017, especially in Madrid, Catalonia and the Balearics where the price growth was strongest.

Second- hand housi ng prices meanwhile rose by 3.2 per cent in the second quarter, a fair increase but qui t e a bi t off t he 6.4 per cent clocked up from January to March.

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Moving maze BRITISH parents are forking out upwards of €70,000 extra in order to buy a house in a desirable catchment area for local schools.

Middle-class parents from the south-east in particular are taking extraordinary measures to ensure their children can attend some of country’s finer public schools, reasoning that the cost of going private would be ultimately more expensive than paying the property premium.

A report from Santander indicates catchment areas have been a key priority for one in four parents buying or renting new properties, with one fifth even switching jobs to accommodate the move.

Another fifth are forced to downsize and sizeable minorities admit they don’t like their new areas, miss family and friends and can’t even sustainably afford the move.

A sizeable chunk actually move homes back to their original areas after they’ve secured their child’s school place.

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The anaemic growth of new public works contracts means, while the home-building industry is ramping up its efforts, there still isn’t enough demand for raw materials to take residential construction to another level. The sales industry is in rude health with more than 100,000 purchases in the second quarter of 2016, the highest since 2011, while employment in real estate has jumped 15 per cent.

Analysts expect that between three and four million new homes will need to be built over the next few years to account for rising demand and an expanding young middle class, but the raw material figures paint a somewhat contradictory picture.

Cement consumption and concrete production are down, with cement consumption approaching low levels not seen since 1965. This is largely because residential and commercial buildings account for a mere 20 per cent of cement business, meaning the entire industry is being negatively impacted by weak public construction contracts which normally account for the bulk of the sector’s profits.

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Car eco-stickers 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.

ECO CLASSIFICATION: Vehicle owners will receive a letter from the DGT. OVER the next month or so, 100,000 vehicle owners across Spain will receive a letter from the DGT detailing their vehicle’s ecofriendly characteristics. A sticker will accompany the letter to denote the eco classification. Placing the sticker on the vehicle is voluntary, but it is advisable as it highlights the environmentally friendly rating of the vehicle which will also add value if the vehicle is ever sold. The DGT is advising the sticker to be placed underneath the ITV sticker in the top right of the front windshield.

Many owners have already received theirs, especially in Madrid and Barcelona.

There are four classifications in the national vehicle register of the DGT based on environmental concerns: Zero emissions: Moped, tricycles, light vans, vehicles over eight seats and vehicles

transporting goods classified as battery electric vehicles (BEV) and electric vehicles with extended range (REEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles with a minimum range of 40km, will fall into this category.

Eco: Cars, light vans, vehicles with over eight seats and vehicles transporting goods classified as plug-in hybrid vehicles with less than a 40km range.

Class C: This is for petrol fuelled passenger cars and light vans registered from January 2006 and diesel vehicles from 2014 as well as those with more than eight seats and freight, registered from 2014.

Class B: Petrol passenger cars and light vans registered form January 2000 and diesel vehicles registered from January 2006 as well as vehicles with more than eight seats and freight, registered from 2005.

For more news and articles visit www.n332.es or search N332 on Facebook.

Who pays for water damage?

I live on the ground floor of a six-storey building. This building has a history of water leaking from the main drainage pipe due to union failure from pipes fed into it.

The Community in the past has informed me that this damage is not their responsibility.

This means that I have to locate the owners and pay for the repairs to both the offending pipe and also the damage to my apartment. I have previously been called upon to make such payments. Do I have some form of redress?

E R S (Costa Blanca) The standard procedure is to inform the Administrator of the situation. He should then contact the upstairs neighbour, the expert plumber, and the Community insurance company.

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es the pipe and makes a report showing whether the water originates from a main down-pipe or from

inside the upstairs apartment.

His entry into the upstairs flat is authorised by the Administrator. In no case can you be held liable for damage not caused by you. You may have to bring this up at the AGM.

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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Conned all the time Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man WHY do I feel like I’m getting conned all the time? Take currency exchange. Before Brexit we were getting about 1.30 something for the euro against the pound then overnight it dropped like a stone down to as low as about 1.11. It drifted about a little but then the kids broke up from school and you know that as soon as that happens it ain’t going anywhere but down because the thieving bankers control it.

My daughter went to the post office in the UK to get some euros. On their website they were offering 1.13 but when she checked what she got it worked out at 1.05. She was still in the post office and said she thought they had made a mistake but was told the 1.13 rate was if you ordered it online. She said, ‘Oh OK I don’t want this rate’ and the woman said, ‘Sorry, the transaction has been done. If we buy them back you will lose more money.’ Is that a con or what? I mean it’s the Post Office, not some back street money change place. Needless to say she got no satisfaction.

But this has been going on my whole life with these big institutions. Remember endowment mortgages? The general idea was you paid interest only on your mortgage and then you took out a policy to cover the loan itself. Surprise, surprise it never happened that the policy covered the loan. Thousands and thousands of people landed up in big trouble. Why? Because they were conned!

Who by? Big insurance companies and their brokers that sold it to you.

How about being charged £100 to be told you have no money in your account? How many times have you tried to make a claim on your insurance to be told by your first point of contact that ‘Sorry that’s not covered?’ Or, in my case,‘Sorry your fully comprehensive, all singing, all dancing cover doesn’t cover the holes in your tiles that the flood caused, even though the first surveyor that came round said it did and in fact sent someone round to fix them, but the crap they filled the holes with came out the first time the floor was cleaned! Then the second one says,‘Nah not covered.’

PPI - we were told we had to have that. No we didn’t. Liar liar pants on fire Mr Big Banker! Then, to add insult to injury, firms popped up that conned you when you tried to get it back! I could actually carry on about all the cons but I’ve run out of space.

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Hello to Graeme Tyrrell, our new gardening expert STARTING as a teenager with a small veggie patch in the backyard in Australia, gardening has been a life long passion. I spent a few years in New Zealand learning self sufficiency gardening before returning to Australia where I ran my own gardening business, but after several years I learned the value of holidays.

With a career in government, I became a Head Gardener and developed an interest in research and design of gardens through a Diploma in Horticulture and State Training Board recognition as a qualified gardener.

To inspire others in the garden, I completed a parks and gardens supervision certificate that lead to a position responsible for public parks including a Botanic Garden.

I didn’t lose touch with growing veggies though with a year teaching a group of Australian aboriginal students a certificate course in organic gardening and managing a horticulture enterprise with hydroponic, greenhouse and open field production of various market garden produce.

GRAEME TYRRELL: Will share his passion with you.

I enjoyed improving the environment in public open spaces and I became responsible for all parks and public open spaces in a region the size of the island of Mallorca.

Winding down from such a hectic life, I

moved to Mallorca and started gardening here in Spain. It soon lead to gardening and consulting services to some of the finest properties in the Baleares. I hope to share with you some of what I have learned.

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Some natural remedies for ant invasions ANTS can be a common visitor to homes and gardens in Spain and once one turns up it is usually followed by a host of friends all wanting to move in with you. While there are plenty of products on the market to get rid of the pests, there are also sworn-by natural remedies from the kitchen or garden which can be used to keep the unwanted guests out.

To make your own homemade ant spray, mix equal amounts of vinegar and water and spray on all affected areas.

You can also try GET RID: Ants do not like strong aromas.

putting lavender branches, mint, cinnamon powder, ground parsley, ground cloves, garlic or cucumber peel down in the areas you have seen ants.

All of these are said to work as they have quite strong aromas which the insects loathe, meaning they will rush elsewhere.

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WICKER FURNITURE: Apply a coat of varnish to keep it looking bright and shiny for longer.

THERE’S little more frustrating than buying new wicker furniture and watching it grow old and tired, yet there are a few simple ways to keep it looking as good as new for longer.

While it’s normal for wicker to yellow over time, this can be slowed down by washing it down with tepid, salty water

every now and again.

Wicker can dry out and become brittle.

To avoid this, dampen it occasionally if humidity is low, and apply lemon oil on a regular basis to trap moisture inside. Although not usually a problem in Spain, temperatures below 0ºC will also ruin wicker quickly, so if it does get very cold

don’t leave your furniture outside.

Finally, if you want it to last in tip-top condition for as long as possible you should take the time and trouble to apply a coat of quality varnish. Although it’s a fiddly task to get into all the nooks and crannies, the wicker will absorb the varnish and stay bright and shiny for much longer.

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Taking care of almonds

By Graeme Tyrrell THE days are starting to get noticeably shorter, which is a good reminder that we need to plan through autumn for the coming winter months in the garden. The heat, dryness and wind all take their toll on the various susceptible plants over summer, so autumn is a good time to start pruning back dried off branches, twigs and foliage.

It’s the main harvest time for olives, almonds, grapes and various other Mediterranean fare. For almonds, I use a traditional pole to knock down the almonds for storage onto shade cloth spread out under the tree to catch the harvest.

There are mechanised brushes now to make this part of harvesting easier but I am not in a hurry to catch up.

Funnelling the almonds from the shade cloth into sacks, after winnowing and de-husking, I take the sacks to the local village that has an ancient almond crushing machine to get the shells off. Then it’s just a matter of coaxing the children to help sort them into jars for later use.

Many don’t know that you don’t need to wait for almonds to dry out in autumn to eat them. During spring and summer I pick almonds on the lower branches by hand. I eat some in spring when still translucent, soft and chewy, like a fruit. In summer they are white and per-

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ALMOND TREES: Blossom early in the year.

fect to eat or make almond milk, which has a richer and creamier texture and is easier to make in summer, without any soaking of dried nuts necessary.

Depending on the variety you have, the husks are soft and easy to peel off before autumn.

I prune the almond trees straight after leaf fall as they prepare themselves for winter and produce their spectacular blossoms early in the new year.

I inherited matured almond trees from a previous owner’s good effort but they have been

lopped and chopped in the traditional ways. I have been restoring them to a healthier form that is easier to harvest.

There are a lot of different varieties of almond. The main differences are hard and soft shelled varieties and the early/ lateness of flowering. The commonest commercial varieties are Largueta and Marcona but these are being phased into later flowering Bellona and Soleta by grafting old trees and creating new plantations.

If you are adventurous you can graft peaches, plums and apricots onto your almond root stock or existing trees. They

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Local knowledge on the best varieties for your area is invaluable. Different varieties are suited to different soils and regional climates but if you have a favourite variety you can add plenty of compost to the soil, provide irrigation as required and protect from frosts and they can still produce almonds.

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By Matthew Elliott THE Goodwood Revival race meeting took place over the weekend in the historic motoring and vintage event’s biggest outing since the festival debuted in 1998, drawing in hundreds of thousands of spectacularly dressed spectators, motoring legends, enthusiasts and a galactic wardrobe of the weird and wonderful.

Billed as ‘the only historic race meeting to be staged entirely in period dress’ the Goodwood Revival really is a special affair and drew exactly the breed of special cars you’d expect for an event of this magnitude.

Racing highlights included a terrific line-up of 1930s-50s era BMWs to mark the brand’s centenary and compete for the Lavant Cup; a contest between older generation Aston Martin DBs, a chaotic screeching affair featuring

Ferrari 250 GT SWBs and GTOs; and the brilliant St Mary’s Trophy which saw 30 identical Austin A35s do battle.

On the cultural front the festival celebrated 70 years of the bikini, the 50th anniversary of England’s 1966 World Cup win,

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VINTAGE EVENT: Had an impressive line-up.

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Dodgy dealers A BBC expose aired on wheeler dealer busting programme Fake Britain has found that fake xenon headlight bulbs are flooding the market and putting thousands of lives at risk.

Most are sold through dodgy internet auction sites and can blind other road users, wreck car facades, and typically fall apart soon after they’re fitted.

Genuine Philips xenon bulbs can cost upwards of €100 giving rise to a lucrative underground market not just in Britain, but also in Spain and right across the world.

Last year a huge campaign launched by Philips to raise awareness of the dangers of counterfeit bulbs saw more than 10,000 seized and destroyed.

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Supercar century

By Matthew Elliott WITH more than 17,000 votes, the quest to find the greatest supercar of all time has been whittled down to just 11 remaining contenders, representing each decade from the very beginning of the 20th century. The public now have until the end of September to cast their vote for their favourite before the greatest supercar of all time is announced at the Classic and Sports Car Show in October.

Beginning from the humble origins of the pre-1914 era, the finalists are as follows: The Mercedes

1908 GP which could hit 100mph more than 100 years ago; the Bentley 41/2 litre Blower which defined the glitz and glamour of the 1920s; the Alpha Romeo 8C which could easily take on 120mph in a streamlined engineering wonder; the Jaguar XK120 known as the classic of the postwar years; and the famous Mercedes 300SL Gullwing, a space-age 140mph-hitting mind-boggling machine.

From the 1960s onwards the design and capacity of emergent supercars escalated dramatically and contenders from then until today include the Lamborghini Miura

which could outrun aeroplanes on the 60’s tarmac; the Countach which embraced the V12 engine and could go well in excess of 170mph when duty called; the Ferrari F40 of the 1980s which was the last model to be signed off by Enzo himself; the McLaren F1 which essentially revolutionised the entire notion of the supercar; the Bugatti Veyron which roared across 2005 in a 100bhp quadruple-turbo eight-litre W16 engine to claim the ‘fastest car in the world’ title; and of course this decade’s McLaren P1, a hybrid hyper-car which could smash 62mph in just 2.6 seconds and costs more than €1 million.

FERRARI F40: One of the 11 contenders.

MOTORING

Top tech round-up MOTORING powerhouses across the continent are continuing to do battle on the tech and engineering stakes, pioneering new developments that they reckon might give them an edge on the competition, or at least some corporate funding and publicity.

Jaguar hasn’t been too keen on joining the electric revolution for consumer cars but apparently has no qualms about developing a race car for the upcoming Formula E Championship which kicks off in Hong Kong in October.

Known as the Jaguar IType 1, the new electric racer is in final testing and will mark Jaguar’s first return to the Formula world since 2004 and the technology is likely to be used to make electric production cars before the decade’s end.

Mercedes has gone for a more consumer friendly development and is working with Bosch to provide its

future cars with the ability to detect empty parking spaces and also share that info with other Mercedes, making the brand a kind of parking superorganism.

A real-time map of available parking spaces would appear onscreen and the technology follows Mercedes and Bosch’s successful evolution of a remote parking feature that will debut in America later this year.

Bentley has thrown down its challenge ahead of the 2016 Paris auto-show later this month by releasing new information about its Flying Spur, set to debut at the respected event. Boasting a new W12 S range-topper the model will be the first fourdoor Bentley capable of exceeding 200mph.

That comes courtesy of a twin-turbocharged 6.0 litre W12 engine with 626hp and 605 lb-ft of torque which helps the sedan hit 60mph in 4.2 seconds.

Captain Slow and the Drivetribe community THE trio formerly known as Top Gear have been given a huge cash injection from 21st Century Fox as they prepare to launch their hotly anticipated online motorhead community DriveTribe.

Rupert Murdoch’s media conglomerate has handed Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May more than €5 million to help create the future ‘world digital hub for motoring,’ expected to go online in Novem-

ber this year.

Fox Networks CEO Peter Rice said he was ‘blown away’ by the DriveTribe platform which May has described as a digitally inclusive way to give a voice to some of the motoring worlds

weirdest and wildest tribes “Volvo enthusiasts for example.”

May himself might have finally shed his ‘Captain Slow’ nickname after being caught speeding on a new Honda CBR600RR he had quite literally just purchased

i n west London. The r eckl ess daredevil was captured on CCTV speeding well into the 40s despi t e bei ng i n a 30m ph zone.

Whether such wanton abandon is worthy of a new nickname will likely be revealed in November.

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Spectrum Trophy at La Sella LAST week the Warblers were playing at La Sella for the Spectrum Trophy which was very well sponsored by John Hayward of The Spectrum IFA Group. It is one of their top stableford competitions of the year and a full 38 members were fighting for the trophy. The course was in good condition on a very hot sunny day.

The winner and defending champion from last year was Glynn Braidley (Hcap 9.8) with another fantastic effort with 37pts just beating Shaun O’Gorman (Hcap 5.2) both from division one also with 37pts on countback. Well done Glynn after not playing for two months a great comeback. Third with 36pts winning on countback was John Daniels (Hcap 16.7).

Division two winner was Jan Wilson (Hcap 19.0) with a good score of 33pts, Deryck Williams (Hcap 20.1) was second with 32pts and winning on countback from David Edwards (Hcap 26.2) third on 32pts.

ORBA WARBLERS: One of the top stableford competitions of the year.

There were four nearest the pins on holes 5, 8, 13 and 15 and were won by Steve Smith, Dave Knight, Steve Smith again and Steve Cliffe respectively. The Ladies Longest drive was won by Sylvia Mortensen and the Mens by Tim Harrison.

Steve Smith was having a very good day

with two two’s on hole 5 and 13. The football card winner was Jan Wilson with Bradford who kindly donated half her winnings to the Captains Charity, thank you Jan. Congratulations to the players and a superb day, made possible by sponsorship by John Hayward of The Spectrum IFA Group.

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WINNING TEAM: The Llamados with their trophy.

BBC Masters competition BENITACHELL BOWLS CLUB have just hosted their BBC Masters competition, in which 95 bowlers from the Costa Blanca and beyond competed over four days in teams of five with two days of Singles and Fours and two of Triples and Pairs.

The overall winning team was ‘Llamedos’ - Rod and Lynda Warnes, Mick Adams and Linda and Jeff Richards. The club would like to extend their thanks to their generous sponsors, Vives Pons Asociados, Ginestar and Direkt Optik.

The club, affectionately known as the BBC, was established in 1987, and is the only independent bowls club on the Costa Blanca, being owned and run entirely by its members.

Situated in a beautiful and peaceful setting it boasts an excellent eight rink green.

There is a comfortable clubhouse where members and their guests can relax after a match and enjoy a drink and a meal. This is also the main venue of a busy social scene,

with numerous events throughout the year.

As well as club days three times a week for players of all abilities, the club is represented in the Costa Blanca Winter League, with matches both north and south of Alicante throughout the season. In this highly competitive league BBC achieved second place last season. The club also enters three teams in the Northern League - Lions, Tigers and Jaguars. Lions have the extraordinary record of winning this league for the last seven seasons. BBC are also the current Valencian League Champions.

Known as a friendly club, we are always happy to welcome new members. If you’ve never bowled before, give Club Instructor Terry a ring on 965 740 066 and join a FREE structured beginners’ course or come along to our Autumn Fair on October 16 and enjoy a variety of stalls and even some fun bowling.

For further information and directions to the club visit www.benitachellbowlsclub.com.

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Derby wins for Celtic and City Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre.

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PARALYMPICS • Team GB started this week with a total of 56 medals in Rio - 23 gold, 14 silver and 19 bronze - with more to come!

• Dame Sarah Storey is now the most decorated British Paralympian of all-time after winning her 12th gold medal in the track cycling and Kadeena Cox became the first Brit since 1988 to win medals in two different events - cycling (gold) and athletics (bronze).

• Other GB gold medalists included cyclists Jody Cundy, Sophie Thornhill (with Helen Scott), Steve Bate (with Adam Duggleby) and Megan Giglia; swimmers Ellie Robinson (aged 15), Ollie Hynd and Beth Firth (2), rower Rachel Morris and athletes Richard

Whitehead (aged 40), Jonnie Peacock, Georgina Hermitage, Libby Clegg (with guide Chris Clarke), Hannah Cockroft and Sophie Hahn.

FOOTBALL • Last Saturday, 75,272 fans attended the Manchester Derby which ended Jose Mourinho’s United 1 Pep Guardiola’s City 2 and north of the border SPL leaders Celtic (with a Moussa Dembele hat-trick) hammered Rangers 5-1 in Glasgow’s big showdown. Other PL results included Liverpool 4, reigning champions Leicester 4-1 (before a 51,232 crowd at redeveloped Anfield), Arsenal (with a controversial 94th minute penalty) 2 Southampton 1, Swansea 2 Chelsea 2, Stoke 0 Spurs 4 and West Ham 2 Watford 4 (at the Olympic Stadium).

• Huddersfield, Bolton, Plymouth and Lincoln lead the Championship, Leagues 1 and 2 and the National League respectively.

• James Coppinger scored on his 500th appearance for

Doncaster in a 5-1 win at Morecambe.

• Dundee United goalkeeper Cammy Bell saved three penalties in his side’s 3-1 win at Dunfermline.

• Edinbugh City gained their first-ever point in Scottish League football, drawing 1-1 at Stirling Albion.

• In Spain, Barcelona (with Messi, Iniesta and Suarez on the bench) surprisingly lost 2-1 at home to Alaves, while Real Madrid are top of La Liga after beating Osasuna 5-2.

• On Tuesday, in the Champions League, it was Barcelona-Celtic, Manchester City-Monchengladbach and PSG-Arsenal, followed last night by Brugge-Leicester, Real Madrid-Sporting and SpursMonaco (at Wembley). This evening we have FeyenoordManchester United and Southampton-Sparta Prague in the Europa League.

• PL games coming up: Chelsea-Liverpool (tomorrow), Manchester City-Bournemouth and Hull-Arsenal (Saturday) and Watford-Manchester Unit-

ed and Spurs-Sunderland (Sunday). And also it’s FA Cup second qualifying round weekend.

TENNIS • Stan Wawrinka beat world number one Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final of the US Open.

• German Angelique Kerber defeated Karolina Pliskova in the women’s final - her second Grand Slam victory this year.

• And Jamie Murray (GB) and Bruno Spoares (Brazil) won the men’s doubles title.

CYCLING * The two cycle events - the Vuelta a España and the Tour of Britain were won respectively

by Colombian Nairo Quintana and GB’s Steve Cummings.

Chris Froome came second in the Spanish race.

DAME SARAH STOREY: Won her 12th gold medal.

ROUND-UP • Hard-punching Gennady Golovkin stopped GB’s Kell Brook in round five of their middleweight title fight in London last Saturday.

• The re-match between heavyweights Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko will be in Manchester on October 29.

• American Dustin Johnson won golf’s BMW Championship.

• 57,000 competitors ran in last Sunday’s 36th Great North Run when, for the third year running, Mo Farah won the men’s race and Kenya’s Vivian Cheruiyot the women’s event. GB’s Mark Telford tri-

umphed in the wheelchair race.

• This weekend it’s the F1 Grand Prix from Singapore.

• USA-based Liberty Media Group has bought F1 for £3.3bn. Bernie Ecclestone, 86, has owned F1 for 40 years and could remain as Chief Executive until 2019.

• Welsh coach Warren Gattlin will manage/coach the British & Irish Lions Rugby Union team on tour in his home country of New Zealand this winter. The Kiwis, South Africa, Australia and Argentina are currently competing in a Southern Hemisphere tournament.