Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca North 29 September - 5 October 2016 Issue 1630

ISSUE NO. 1630

29 Sept - 5 October 2016

COSTA BLANCA NORTH

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Arsonist in court

By Matt Ford Prosecutors have charged a man with starting a fire that led to the evacuation of 26 homes on the outskirts of the town of Albaida.

The remnants of firelighters were allegedly found in a vehicle which belonged to the suspect, a 45-year-old man who is Spanish, according to information supplied by the Guardia Civil.

Four fires ripped through the outskirts of the municipality on July 31. They were halted a day later thanks to the determined actions of firefighters, police and volunteers.

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Landmark ruling DOCTORS, nurses and hospital employees are now legally protected against attack in the workplace. In a landmark ruling a Requena court formalised the protection following an attack

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Nipped in the bud

on a doctor outside Ayora health centre where he works.

The father of an 11-year-old girl who died from septic shock and acute peritonitis blamed him for her death.

Taken by storm THE first of the autumnal storms have battered parts of the region over the last few days. The small village of Barx, near Gandia was the worst hit, where 46.4 litres of water fell on the municipality in just a single hour on Monday, September 26, while a spectacular pair of water spouts could be seen just off the Valencian coast.

CANNABIS PLANTATION: Was the target of would-be thieves.

New role for station VILLAJOSA residents living near the main railway station have complained about its bad image.

The platforms are littered with drink cans, food leftovers

and dog mess, but the regional rail operator FGV does nothing.

The station’s empty buildings and their roofs are in such a bad state that a tree is growing inside one of them.

By Matt Ford NATIONAL POLICE in Alicante are searching for a trio of shady individuals who broke into a house owned by two brothers in order to steal their illegal marihuana plantation.

According to police sources, a number of calls were placed on the afternoon of Fri-

day, September 23, warning them that a robbery was taking place at a private property in the Villafranqueza neighbourhood.

As patrols arrived at the scene and made their way into the building, they discovered two men, aged 31 and 52, respectively, lying bruised and battered on the floor, their ankles and wrist bound with cable ties.

The victims recounted that three masked

men brandishing firearms had broken into the house in order to steal money, but had scarpered when the alarm was raised.

However, when the officers came across a cannabis plantation comprising 29 plants, each around two metres high, plus five kilos of prepared buds and a precision scale, they concluded that the illicit vegetation was the true target of the would-be thieves.

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Handbacks for some, not all

UNSCRUPULOUS DEVELOPERS: Left hundreds of Britons out of pocket.

By Simon Firth

WHEN the Spanish property developer Aifos went bust, hundreds of Britons lost an enormous amount of money, money they had sunk as deposits into Spanish properties that were never built.

Some experts put the total figure lost when these developers were swept away as being in the billions.

A ruling by Spain’s Supreme Court in 2015 means some people who lost their part in that huge total will get some of their money back.

But it won’t be everyone.

Mark Stücklin who has been running the website Spanish Property Insight since 2004, says: “It was a crazy time, a time of irrational exuberance.

“There was some pretty unedifying behaviour by some operators in the market.”

That ‘behaviour’ meant a lot of people were lured in and when the developers went bust thousands of property sites all over Spain were left unfinished or unstarted. The landscape is still littered with them although Spain’s fledgling economic recovery means there will be fewer and fewer of these white elephants in the years to come.

In a fightback for the consumer, the Supreme Court ruled the banks must take their share of the blame.

Where they had failed to check that the appropriate consumer protection laws were in place and had failed to ensure the fine print included guarantees to return the payments in case of a

That £30,000 was our life savings. It wiped us out. We were on the breadline for a while.

David had a heart attack and ended up having a triple bypass. It was the stress.”

breach, then the banks must pay out.

But Stücklin cautions against too much optimism.

“It’s not like the PPI scandal in the UK where once it had been agreed this had taken place the banks set aside billions.

“The banks here are likely to fight every step of the way. People should be thinking in terms of years in some cases to get any money back.”

Exactly how much people will get back will depend on a number of factors, some of them very legalistic indeed.

For instance, you have to have cancelled your contract before what’s known as a Licence of First Occupation (LFO) was obtained by the developers.

If you didn’t “it is almost guaranteed the judge will rule against you,” said Stücklin.

For Gillian Shackshaft and her husband David who live in Doncaster, the demise of their devel-

GILLIAN SHA CKSHAFT: Pi ctured centre with husban d David and daughter Re becca. oper in 2006 spelled financial disaster for the family. team of Spanish lawyers to take on They had set their hearts on a country club your case as there is just one chance to claim.” property near Mojacar and sank £30,000 He accepts though that many people will be (€34,600) into the venture. reluctant to start “proceedings within a legal sys“It sounded perfect but it was too good to be tem that in some cases has already failed them.” true,” she said. “That £30,000 was our life savAfter the Shackshaft family victory comes the ings. It wiped us out. We were on the breadline inevitable thought: has enough been done to stop for a while. this happening again?

“David had a heart attack and ended up hav“A lot of people were naïve,” said Stücklin. ing a triple bypass. It was the stress.”

“Nobody expected such a massive crisis. Some Their lawyers, Fuster & Associates, have so developers were taking advantage and wildly far been able to recover two payments, one of overpromising.” £12,000 (€13,800) and another of £14,000 But, he adds: “It’s quite a safe market now. (€16,100), from the bank who handled the fiThe court ruling means the banks can stop unnancing. But the court costs are still outstanding. scrupulous operators from entering the market “We thought it was all gone,” said Gillian. because they can’t get access to finance.”

“We thought it was all lost. It makes me angry For Gillian Shackshaft her advice to anyone sometimes to think the developers haven’t had to else contemplating legal action to get back their give anything back. They went bankrupt and just lost deposits, is simple. walked away from it all.”

“Never give in. It took us 10 years but you Their lawyer David Fuster says: “It is exhave to keep fighting.” tremely important to choose an experienced

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Among an area of scrubland, sugar cane and crops, investigators found a number of foil packages containing what was described as “combustible material,” which turned out to be barbecue firelighters.

A specialist in wildfires was later brought in by the Generalitat Valenciana to work alongside police.

Albaida mayor, Josep Albert, issued a statement calling on residents living in the area to come forward with any information that could lead to the arrest of the fireraiser.

The subsequent investigation revealed the individual responsible had been driving around probably lighting the incendiary packages at five different areas.

BBQ FIRELIGHTERS: A small piece was found in the suspect’s vehicle.

A small chunk of one of the white firelighters was later found during a search of the suspect’s vehicle.

It is thought he simply threw them out through the

window having already set them alight.

The man due in court is also accused of starting three additional fires in the weeks leading up to August 17.

No motive for his actions has yet been revealed by prosecutors.

The suspect was due to appear before Instructional Court Number 3 in Ontinyent.

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Good news and bad news for vines THIRTY-THREE Alicante wines appear in this year’s Robert Parker Wine Guide.

The majority recommended by the prestigious US wine critic come from the Alfaz-based wine-maker, Mendoza.

Others are from the Bruno Prats and Bernabe Navarro bodegas.

These are also singled out in Guia Peñin, Spain’s best-known wine guide.

Its compiler Jose Peñin lists 152 Alicante wines from 28 bodegas in the 2016 guide and includes wines from

Jalon, Parcent and Vergel.

Despite the drought, the province’s wine-makers expect this year’s grape harvest to produce 150,000 hectolitres of ‘excellent quality’ wine from the 31.5 million kilos of grapes now being brought in.

Vines have so far managed to survive without rain, said Eladio Martin, secretary of Alicante Designated Origin Wines. “They are very resistant to lack of rain, which is why we are talking

about amounts similar to last year ’s.

The summer also helped because although very dry, it was not exceptionally hot.”

If the present drought continues, Martin warned, vines will begin to dry up, particularly in the Marina Alta where they are cultivated on terraces and cannot be watered. “We have had three consecutive years without rain and if this continues there are areas of non-irrigated land that are going to have a bad time.”

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Nowhere to go to have a good shoot out

By Linda Hall

little success that the town hall is considering building its own range or gallery.

M e a nw hile , the D e nia branch of the SPPME union, w hic h re pre s e nts Municipal Police throughout Spain, has written to the

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THE Local Police in Denia have nowhere to carry out their obligatory target practice.

Until now they used the shooting range at La Plana

de Sant Geroni, in Javea, but this summer the Guardia Civil barred the Denia officers from using it on safety grounds.

Denia’s Public Safety department is looking for an alternative, but with such

CALLOSA: Protected land could be developed.

Trying to find a way round the objections CALLOSA Town Hall is determined to find a way of going ahead with the Anibits-Margequivir project.

The development envisages 1,000 homes, an 80 room hotel, and two golf courses on Sierra Bernia.

The project has twice been overturned by the Regional Government after separate objections from an environmental group and a private individual. Opponents point out that the project will destroy a protected area with protected wildlife and vegetation, while requiring huge amounts of domestic water.

Undeterred, the town hall is calling on Callosa’s population to back the project. At a recent public meeting, expressly arranged for maximum transparency and community participation, councillors detailed their plans.

Anibits-Margequivir would respect the environment and merge with Callosa’s landscape and heritage, they pledged.

The development will bring direct and indirect employment, while paving the way for a tourist market that would prove ‘most beneficial’ to Callosa. The population, which has fallen by 356 since 1991, would also increase, councillors said.

tow n ha ll a s king Public Sa fe ty c ounc illor J a vie r Scotto for explanations.

The union does not have me mbe rs in D e nia , but asked him to account for the “delays, slowness, and lack

of com m i t m ent t owar ds solving the problem.”

Scotto replied that a solut i on i s bei ng sought “through consensus and dialogue with the unions represented at the town hall.”

There was no controversy surrounding the issue, the counci l l or i nsi st ed, and m eanwhi l e t he t own hal l was waiting for a response from Oliva following a request to use their gallery.

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The pensioner’s rights and fights BREXIT PAGE

By Simon Firth

W H ILE the dus t of the Brexit result settles, but no one knows where, the issue of pensions will be uppermos t in ma ny pe ople ’s minds and if not now, they will be eventually.

Thos e w ithin w ha t is know n a s the Europe a n Economic Area (EEA), w hic h inc lude s Ic e la nd, Liechtenstein and Norway, have always received an annual increase in their UK state pension.

The figures for the number of Britons of state pension age living abroad are large: more than 65,000 in France, 42,000 in Germany, 135,000 in the Irish Republic and around 108,000 in Spain.

But what will happen in the aftermath of the Brexit vote? Those pensioners outside the EEA have histori-

cal l y had t hei r pensi ons frozen.

One man fighting to overturn this policy and fighting for the currently uncertain future of UK pensioners in Spai n, i s Canada- based Nigel Nelson.

He is a volunteer with the Canadi an Al l i ance of British Pensioners, headed by the chair of the group, David Morris.

He says: “It is our goal to remove the frozen pension pol i cy once and f or al l , thereby helping all overseas state pensioners.

“We encourage every UK pensioner living in an EU count r y t o j oi n us i n t hi s battle.”

The group hope that by joining together in the umbrella organisation, the International Consortium of British Pensioners (ICBP), the UK government “will not be abl e t o i gnor e t he new frozen pensioners in the EEA.” For Nigel Nelson the choi ce i s a bl unt one.

“Many of these pensioners may not be able to afford to l i ve i n t hei r count r y of choi ce and t hey m ay be forced to return home.”

Having made a life, and a

long life, in Spain over so many years, for many pensioners the thought of having to return to the UK in the aftermath of what might come out of Article 50, will be a far from welcome prospect.

The strain it would place on the NHS, social housing and other social benefits, should not be underestimated by politicians.

“Every overseas state pensioner saves the UK gover nm ent on aver age about £1,575 per year because of the NHS and benefit savings,” said Nelson.

In the present uncertain climate, no one can predict what terms the UK government might negotiate when it comes to UK state pensions currently being paid in Europe.

But, he says: “Anything negotiated as part of Brexit may set a precedent for the ‘frozen’ pensioners living elsewhere in the world.”

I f you want t o j oi n t he fight to stay ‘unfrozen’ you can contact Nigel Nelson at the International Consortium of British Pensioners at ni gel @bri t i shpen sions.com

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Abuse claims

By Matt Ford NATIONAL POLICE investigators on the Costa Blanca have arrested an unnamed British man wanted by authorities in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, over a case of sexual abuse against two minors.

The sex crimes were first reported over 20 years ago, after the suspect allegedly abused a child repeatedly between October 1994, and spring 1995.

He is said to have first befriended the 16-year-old boy’s father, before arranging clandestine meetings with the child at his home and subjecting him to a series of assaults that became increasingly serious.

Police say that the victim later convinced a friend to accompany him in exchange for tobacco and alcohol, before he too, was abused.

A closed court hearing in Madrid will now determine whether he will be extradited to the UK.

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Something is not quite adding up THE Accounts Tribunal’s legal section is to investigate irregularities in the Regional Government’s book-keeping during 2013.

Acting on a formal complaint from the Ministerio Fiscal- Spain’s equivalent of the Crown Prosecution Service- the Tribunal is examining contracts from the Regional Govern-

ment’s Infrastucture department. Headed at the time by Isabel Bonig, now Regional president of the Partido Popular.

The investigation centres on minor contracts not itemised and with no evidence of steps taken before choosing a contractor, as there is no record that estimates were requested.

During Bonig’s time in the

department, 89 of 156 contracts examined, were worth between 17,000 and 18,000 euros. Contracts above this limit have to be put out to tender, and the Tribunal suspects that larger contracts were split so they could be allocated without tendering.

The Tribunal is also scrutinising regular ‘fixed’ payments that are not accounted for.

Taking a wrong turning A 77-YEAR-OLD man was arrested after driving 30 kilometres in the wrong direction on the Alcoy-Valencia section of the A-7 motorway.

The Emergency Services alerted the Guardia Civil’s Traffic section at 6.20am, after he was seen in Xativa (Valencia), driving towards Valencia in the Alicante lane.

Three patrol cars set out from Xativa, and after locating the driver, managed to stop him after first halting traffic in both directions.

After detaining the elderly Iraqi-born man,

who lives in San Vicente de Raspeig, the Guardia Civil contacted his son who explained that his father was spending some days in Benalmadena, Malaga.

He had not been seen since he had gone out to find a better parking place the night before. It later emerged the 77-year-old ‘had become disorientated,’ and decided to drive back to San Vicente, presumably missing the turn off and continuing in the wrong direction as far as Xativa.

He now faces charges of dangerous driving and endangering the lives of others.

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Proof in the water THE Marina Baja Water Consortium figures seem to bear out hoteliers’ suspicions regarding unregistered accommodation.

Demand during June, July, and August, rose by 4.96 per cent in Benidorm, Villajoyosa, La Nucia, Altea, Alfaz, Finestrat, and Polop, the seven largest towns served by the Consortium.

This increase suggests that the populations grew by between 500,000 and 600,000 during that time.

This does not tally with occupancy figures for registered accommodation compiled by Hosbec, the Costa Blanca hoteliers’ association.

The resort was visibly full this summer, Hosbec has pointed out. This is further evidence that tourists are by-passing legal accommodation for black market illegal lets.

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Puig has Javea prioritised

By Matt Ford JAVEA played host to two important meetings attended by president of the Valencian Community, Ximo Puig, as the town continues to battle the aftermath of the recent fires which devastated parts of the Municipality.

Puig was accompanied by Regional environment minister, Elena Cebrian, and mayor of Javea, Jose Chulvi, in a round table discussion also attended by the mayors of Benitachell, Bolulla, Tarbena, and Callosa.

Additional summits in October will include representatives from various civil authorities including emergency services, environmental technicians, biologists, hunters, farmers, and hikers.

Chulvi declared the initial meetings a success, applauding the ‘consensus’ that has been reached between the Regional Government, Provincial Council, and Javea Town Hall.

The southern coastline of Javea will be awarded special protection within the larger plan of preservation for the Marina Alta cliffs,

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ON THE CASE: Jose Chulvi, (left), and Ximo Puig. with authorities committed to restoring damaged ecosystems to prevent further disasters.

Both Puig, and Cebrian, expressed their gratitude at the solidarity shown by the people

of Javea both during, and after the fires, in particular highlighting the efforts of the volunteer firefighters, who were crucial in controlling the flames.

A permanent body of volun-

teers will be established in Javea from next year, with funding for surveillance and firefighting equipment to be provided by Alicante’s Provincial administration.

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Fires no cause for concern DESPITE weeks elapsing since fires destroyed homes and threatened lives and livelihoods across the northern Costa Blanca, some smaller blazes continue to flicker.

Firefighters stress this isn’t an oversight on their part, but

rather part of their fire management plan, which consists of containing the flames and allowing them to extinguish of their own accord.

Meanwhile in Javea, the council has declared that any works which involve felling

burned trees won’t require the payment of any municipal tax between September 26, and October 26.

The Valencian Government has also announced a series of meetings aimed at reforesting the affected areas.

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Bitter oranges

By Linda Hall AS La Safor citrus growers gather in this year’s crop, the European Union has allowed massive imports of South African oranges.

Local fruit is fetching less than a year ago, and growers are having serious trouble in selling their produce, said Vicent Faro, spokesman for the AVA agricultural union.

“South African oranges are very cheap and it’s impossible

to compete,” Faro said. Local growers must sell at lower prices than usual if they want to find buyers, he warned.

Oranges in origin are still marketed in arrobas - a traditional measure equivalent to 25 pounds - but although some growers receive roughly three euros per arroba, others are selling more cheaply. Unless they do so they will have to leave the fruit on the trees, Faro said.

Refrigerated South African oranges cost retailers three eu-

ros per arroba, the same price that growers receive without taking into account transport costs and other overheads.

Foreign oranges have been imported for years, but the EU and the Spanish government have dealt La Safor a heavy blow, by allowing huge imports to coincide with sales of early varieties, Faro said.

“This will bring unemployment, and make it harder for Valencian produce to reach European markets,” he predicted.

Somewhere to run free VILLAJOYOSA plans to open a dogs-allowed park which the council hopes will be the first of several.

The 200 square metre plot of land near the Censal park, will have benches, trees to provide shade, drinking troughs, and an agility course.

It should be ready in the coming weeks and once this first canine park is in use, work will begin on a second in the Amadorio area.

La Cala de Villajoyosa is next in line for a space where dogs can run off the lead, announced the Parks and Gardens councillor, Pedro Alemany.

“Dogs-allowed parks are a necessity, and they are among one of the most frequent requests that we receive from the local population,” Alemany said, “and we expect them to be as successful here as they are in other towns.”

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Happy days in the market

By Keith Baker OCTOBER is set to be a very exciting month for the Benidorm Indoor Market, as one of its ‘inhabitants’ is due to give birth to her second daughter.

India, who has been working in Mi Mobile for the past year, already has a four-year-old daughter called Veronica. They have been living in Benidorm for two years now, but originally came from Grimsby.

Veronica is very excited about becoming a big sister, and takes every opportunity to tell anyone who will listen. She’s particularly happy that her new sibling will be a girl! Although not certain yet, the new arrival’s name may well be Violet.

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There will be celebrations in another branch of the market family this weekend too, as Frank, from Nova 86, will be 54 on October 2.

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FRANK: The birthday boy.

As well as selling health products and e-cigarettes, Frank is also an engraver, and sells a wide range of goods that he can personalise.

Row over street names THE Ciudadanos Party wants names of streets in Benidorm to be in Spanish as well as Valenciano. The Region has two official languages, it argues, and neither should take priority over the other. It’s not been happening with streets in the old town for some time now, according to the party, which intends to raise the matter at the council meeting. The statement has sparked unease amongst other parties, who consider that they are providing a solution to a problem

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that does not exist.

The party refers to existing legislation which obliges administrations to ensure equality of the two official languages in each municipality, in this case Valencian and Castilian. A rule that has been broken in Benidorm for several years.

A spokesman said, “Our group has shown that 83 per cent of the streets of the historic centre of Benidorm are in Valenciano. This, in addition to breaking the law regarding the co-official languages, creates confusion for tourists arriving from other municipalities for their holidays.”

Campaigning against cancer BENIDORM Town Hall has positioned a banner depicting a golden bow on its balcony to give more visibility to children suffering from cancer.

“Turn hope! Turn it gold!” is promoted worldwide by Childhood Cancer International, and is coordinated in Spain by the Spanish Federation of Parents of Children with Cancer, and in Benidorm by the local branch of Aspanion (Children’s Cancer Association). The mayor of Benidorm, Toni Perez, and the councillor for Social Welfare, Angela Llorca, placed the banner, accompanied by members of all political groups and representatives from Aspanion.

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Accentuate the negative XIMO PUIG, president of the Valencian Community conceded that the PSOE, his own party, “has problems.”

He was referring to the socialists’ dismal showing in the Galicia and the Basque regional elections which ordinarily would have been of only passing interest. But Spain is now entering its 10th month with only an acting government despite general elections last December and again in June and politicians and public alike believed that each party’s showing would give clues to the voting public’s preferences.

Losing seven seats in the Basque regional parliament and four in Galicia were “negative results,” Ximo Puig admitted.

He preferred not to go into details but said that it was” time for reflection.”

In contrast Isabel Bonig, who heads the Partido Popular in the Valencian Community, was jubilant because the PP candidate in Galicia returned with an increased overall majority.

Even coming joint last with the PSOE in the Basque Region was less bad than it looked, Bonig claimed, as the PP lost only one seat compared to the PSOE’s seven.

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Modern-day slavery

VINEYARD WORKERS: Worked up to 13 hours straight with limited breaks.

By Gemma Elvins-Quinn AN investigation has opened into two people allegedly exploiting illegal immigrants in Montforte del Cid. The two family members, aged 50 and 60, are accused of crimes against the rights of workers on their vineyard.

The victims are North Africans aged between 20 and 30 years, who were performing all sorts of tasks on the vineyard. It is reported they endured slave-like conditions, having to work up

to 13 hours straight with limited breaks, and being paid ‘well below’ the minimum wage. They were forced to work in the hot fields with only limited water to drink and no food, while on many occasions they had to walk back from the farm to Monforte as the boss did not come and collect them.

It is claimed that the workers did not want to report the situation to the authorities as they were residing in Spain without paperwork and did not want to risk being deported.

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Plane and simple LOW-COST specialist Jet2.com plus their tour operator subsidiary Jet2holidays have announced a new route connecting London Stansted Airport with Alicante/ Elche from March 2017.

In a statement, the no frills carrier confirmed that it is due to open its ninth ‘base’ at Stansted, and Alicante will be one of the 21 ‘top European destinations’ to which the company will fly direct.

The first flight is due to take off on March 30, and the intention is to vary the number of journeys depending on the time of year, with daily return trips during the peak summer season.

Rates will also vary, but the airline has already announced that the cheapest flights will cost just €39 each way.

Jet2 believe that the new addition will solidify their continued growth in the Alicante Region and prove fruitful for local tour operators.

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This little piggy can go to market

By Linda Hall VILLENA’S mayor gave in to locals, and agreed to allow animals in the Fiestas del Medioevo.

The fiestas revolve round the two-day Mediaeval Market that has been held in Rabal since March 2001. The problem arose at the end of the 2016 event, when town hall spokeswoman, Catalina Hernandez, said animals would be barred in 2017.

Councillors met with residents from the Rabal area, after they refused to organise next year’s fiestas unless animals were allowed.

The local government wanted to clear up misunderstandings, said Villena Mayor Javier Esquembre. There would be fire-eaters, acrobats, minstrels, dance troupes, street theatre, and animals, he confirmed afterwards.

The mayor stressed the importance of the wellbeing of the animals involved.

Red Cross goes to school THE L’Arabi high school in Alfaz is to have a permanent Red Cross information point.

Pupils will receive information on volunteering, and will participate in events, workshops, and courses, that the Red Cross will organise at the school.

As well as interesting pupils in the various activities, it is also hoped to develop a group of Red Cross volunteers to help those who most need assistance in Alfaz, explained Isabel Muñoz.

Muñoz, who heads the town hall’s Youth department, recently met the president of the Benidorm Red Cross, Esther Pastor, and other local officials, to work out a calendar of activities. These will begin in November in the run-up to the local fiestas, with a workshop on drug and alcohol prevention for 16 and 17-year-olds.

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CUENTAME: Toni Perez (left), with the series’ director and producer.

By Linda Hall THE Alcantara family are returning to Benidorm.

This fictional, middle-class Madrid family, is the star of ‘Cuentame como paso’ ( Tell me how it happened), Spain’s longest-running television series, which transports viewers back to a nostalgic but realistic past.

The Benidorm episode in the

first season was watched by more than six million people.

Set in 1965, it was shot in 2002, while the forthcoming episodes take place in 1985.

‘Cuentame’ director, Oscar Aibar, and Clarisa Guercovich from the Ganga Productions production company, revealed that 70 film crew members and cast will descend on Benidorm during October.

They plan to spend four

days on location, shooting two, 70 minute episodes, that will air in March or April next year.

Aibar and Guercovich thanked Benidorm Mayor, Toni Perez, for the facilities provided by the town hall and the Film Office.

It is increasingly common to see a film crew in Benidorm, this is thanks to the Film Office and the Visit Benidorm Foundation, Perez declared.

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By Linda Hall THE Valencian Government inte nds to tra ns form how languages are taught in state schools.

Under the new plans, no schools will teach predomina ntly in Spa nis h, Va le n ciano or, like an experimenta l ha ndful of re gional s c hools , Englis h. Ins te ad state schools will teach in all thre e la ngua ge s s o that pupils should be able to, in theory, switch effortlessly from one to the other.

The new guidelines cover six levels from ‘basic’ to ‘adva nc e d’ a nd the s c hool s themselves will decide which level they teach to.

“This is a return to educational freedom for parents who can decide whether their child has an education that is entirely, moderately or only partially multilingual,” said M a nolo M a ta , PSO E spokesman in the Regional Government.

Proficiency in Valenciano is a must for anyone hoping for a job in public administration, even in areas where Valenciano is rarely spoken.

Vicent Marza, who heads the Generalitat’s Education department, made no secret of their hopes of ‘converting’ the Vinalopo area and Vega Baja to Valenciano.

Although schools can select their preferred level of Valenciano the Generalitat wi l l encour age t hem t o choose the advanced option.

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This combines more subjects taught in Valenciano with the advantage of more English lessons and officially-recognised language certificates for school-leavers.

However, in response to the proposals, student teachers at the School of Education of Alicante, said, despite its advantages, many do not feel prepared for such multilingualism and it will take time to implement.

Valenciano.

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Trespassers will be prosecuted

NO-GO AREA: Only residents may turn right at the bottom of Jaime I.

By Linda Hall CAMERAS and number-plate readers have been installed along the Avenida de la Armada EspaĂąola bordering the Poniente beach.

The road, now a pedestrian area, may be used only by residents living between the Jaime I Armada EspaĂąola crossroads, and La Cala de Finestrat. They must register their vehicles at the town hall if they wish to avoid fines, announced Trans-

port councillor Jose Ramon Gonzalez de Zarate.

Information on registering is available on, http://www.benidorm.org/es/ayuntamiento/conce jalias/movilidad-y-trafico.

They have from Monday, October 3, until December 3, to register. The next two months will be a transition period, he explained, but although the number-plate readers will not be functional until December, access is already limited to residents, the emergency services, and delivery vehicles.

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LIVESTOCK: Suffering due to the lack of rain fall.

Land as dry as a bone

By Matt Ford THE oven-like conditions which have prevailed throughout Alicante Province this summer, have provoked economic losses to local agriculture estimated at a staggering 40 million euros.

Several municipalities have been forced to bring in the tankers to top up their dwindling drinking water supplies, and the huge losses could yet increase ‘markedly’ should it fail to rain in early autumn.

These losses relate only to the agriculture and beekeeping sectors, and do not include livestock, which is also suffering due to a lack of either rain-fed or irrigated grazeable pasture.

Where water is available, irrigation and pest treatment costs have risen, while in drier areas some

50 per cent of crops have been lost.

Citrus fruits have been hit particularly hard, since they occupy the largest area and are worth the most money, with losses said to be worth 18.5 million euros.

The olive industry has lost around 11.6 million euros as trees were scorched in the sizzling early September temperatures, leading many to shed their fruit to save energy.

Wineries are expecting a shortfall of 3.7 million euros due to vines producing less grapes, while almond producers say that the drought has caused the nuts to be smaller, and estimate their loss at 4.2 million euros.

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Fire averted, life saved

WATER NEEDED: Millions of euros are estimated to have been lost in the agricultural industry, due to the unseasonally dry weather.

A 38-YEAR-OLD Moroccan who attempted to burn a former flatmate alive has been charged with attempted homicide.

He allegedly locked him into a room in an abandoned Alicante City building occupied by squatters and started a fire. The emergency services were alerted and firemen found the victim inside an apartment secured with a chain.

Police records showed that five weeks earlier an occupant of the same building complained he had been threatened by another resident. “I’m going to burn the place down with you all inside. I’m going to kill you and everybody in the building,” he was told.

The fire started in the lower part of the building where there was accumulated rubbish and old furniture but was extinguished before anyone was harmed or the property damaged.

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Tabs to be kept on town hall workers salaries come out of public funds, they S PE C I AL a d v i se rs w o rk in g at should be subject to the same regulaBenidorm Town Hall will have to clock tions, said Personnel Councillor Jesus on like any other municipal employee.

Carrobles.

Their comings and goings will be The Partido Popular, monitored by a soon-towhich controls the local be installed fingerprint Salaries come government, has seven s can n e r, a sy st e m alout of public special advisers, while read y u se d i n Vi lla funds, so spethe PSOE opposition parjoyosa, and Finestrat, cial advisers ty ha s tw o. C iuda nos w he r e t h e r e a r e c o mshould be subject a nd C iuda da nos por paratively few corporato the same reguB e nidorm ha ve one tion workers compared lations as munici- apiece, but Compromiswith Benidorm’s 500. pal employees as Los Verdes and the LibInitially the advisers, they work the erales, have none, as adw ho a r e d i r e c t l y a p vis e rs a re limite d to pointed by the political same hours. groups w ith thre e or groups on the council, more councillors. were to be excluded but C a rroble s dis mis s e d the town hall’s Personsuggestions that full-time nel d e p a r t m e n t h a s councillors with no outchanged its stance. side employment should also clock on.

In theory, the advisers work the same “They have other types of duties,” he hou r s a s t h e m u n i c ip al e mp lo y ee s , said. from 7.45am until 3.15pm. Since their

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By Linda Hall ALTEA has an urban beach once more after 40 years.

Like its predecessor, which was gradually eroded and finally swept away by a series of fierce storms during the late 70’s, the beach runs parallel to Calle Conde de Altea.

The 4.6 million euro project, which has also extended the existing promenade as far as the Algar rivermouth, is part of Altea seafront’s comprehensive remodelling programme.

The beach and paseo were officially inaugurated by Isabel Tejerina, the acting government’s minister of Agriculture, Food, and the Environment, who described the project as one of the government’s most important undertakings in the last four years.

OPEN: Isabel Tejerina opens the beach accompanied by Ja Finishing the paseo and beach were a priority for the present local government, said

Altea’s Mayor Jaume Llinares, who also had words of praise for his predecessors, Miguel

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Ortiz, and Andrés Ripoll. “It is because of their efforts and work that we are inaugurating the beach today,” Llinares said.

The mayor reminded the minister that the project included plans to continue the rehabilitation project as far as port. “The seafront car park needs to be relocated and the resulting space turned into a green area,” Llinares said. “We are working to conserve and protect our coastline, and want to ensure that the paseo is continuous from the Algar rivermouth to the port.”

Decade old plan is to finally be revived THIRTEEN years ago a major urban development plan was agreed in Alicante.

The Benalua Sur partial plan was approved in 2003, and involved a project of 750 homes in the location between Oscar Espla and Federico Mayo, and Catedratico Soler and Avenida de Elche. In 2009 the works were stopped amidst the crisis.

However, improvement in economic conditions has encouraged landowners to move forward. Alicante’s Planning Department has also confirmed that the last step to finally revive this plan, the signing of the development agreement, will be ready before the end of the year.

After meeting with local residents, the plan will undergo slight modifications to meet their demands and requirements, and as well as the construction of hundreds of homes, there will be 12,000 square metres of green area and a cultural centre.

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To a universal passenger DENIA is celebrating the 400th anniversary of Miguel de Cervantes’ death in its own way.

A special link exists between the town and the creator of Don Quijote because this was where he landed at

the end of October 1580, after five years of captivity in Algiers.

Beginning on September 28 until December 22, Denia Town Hall is organising a programme of events linked to Cervantes’ work.

This will range from exhibitions, concerts and plays, to walking routes and activities that, in the words of Denia’s Mayor Vicent Grimalt, are the town’s homage to the “the most universal passenger ever to disembark at our port.”

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Money for roof repairs to be met

By Linda Hall THE Alicante Diputacion will foot the bill for repairs to Pego’s Ecce Homo chapel.

The octagonal dome and roof of the 18th century building, a symbol of the Pego skyline, were badly damaged by torrential rain and lost countless tiles in early November last year.

Repairs to the blue-glazed dome began in January and initially, members of the town’s Ecce Homo Brotherhood tried to cover the 100,000 euros from their own pockets and through local appeals.

The Diputacion, similar to a county council, has now pledged 65,000 euros to finish the restoration, which is expected to take another five months. “We needed to act without delay owing to the bad state of the dome,” said

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PEGO: Interior of the 18th century chapel.

Bernabe Cano, head of the Diputacion’s Municipal Im-

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Bison probably killed by trophy-hunters

By Linda Hall THE Guardia Civil’s nature protection unit Seprona, discovered another headless European bison in Benageber (Valencia).

Six days earlier Seprona was called to the Valdeserrillas reserve after Sauron, the herd’s young alpha male who weighed almost 800 kilos, was found decapitated.

Since then, officers had been seeking three other bison missing since Sauron was

killed. Two were found alive six days later, but a third had also been decapitated.

No cartridges or cartridge casings were found and Guardia Civil investigators, who found a ball which they believe could have contained poison, believe both bison must have been neutralised first.

The rest of the herd were unwell, and had clearly eaten something that left them in a weakened state with diarrhoea. Sauron was named af-

ter the Lord of the Rings character, explained Valdeserrillas spokesman, Rodolfo Navarro, “because he was the biggest and most powerful.”

As the dominant male who ate first and would have eaten most, he was also the first to die. Other animals on the reserve, which include buffalos, horses, donkeys and deer, were unharmed.

The herd’s nine European bison living on the 365hectare reserve are part of a conservation project.

The area is fenced and the Seprona officers are inspecting the two metre high perimeter fence to see if it has been cut at any point. They are also inspecting adjoining properties, and talking to farmers and residents living close to the reserve, which is crossed by 22 kilometres of paths.

More than one person must have been involved, and trophy hunting is the most probable motive for the killing, Valdeserrillas sources said.

Pupils to name their own school NOT long ago, Altea residents were invited to choose a name for the new beach.

The majority settled for L’Espigo in an online vote, but now the town hall needs a name for the municipal kindergarten for newborns up to three years of age.

The council is currently concluding procedures to integrate the

school into the regional government’s ‘Infants’ School Network.’

It will require a name, and the task of choosing one has been handed over to pupils at the Altea’s five state primary schools.

“We’re sure to receive some very creative suggestions, and it will also make the pupils feel they are involved in local decisions,” said Vicenta Perez, councillor responsible for Education.

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Freemasons ladies’ night raises €1,300 for charity AROUND 100 revellers enjoyed a Spanish-themed evening at the Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort and Spa. Top quality entertainment

was provided by a flamenco show featuring Jose Manual and music from Inti Cordosa.

An excellent Mediterranean menu was prepared by chefs,

Roman Martin, and Alistair Impey.

The evening was organised by the Freemasons of Logia Deportiva 83, as one of a series of events to celebrate their achievements prior to a planned amalgamation with Arenal Lodge No 65.

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of 1,300 euros to ISVH Bomberos Commandant, Alan Lawton,

by Glyn Walters, Master of Deportiva Lodge, and charity steward Darrel Clayton.

The donation will be used to repair and maintain vital equipment.

Those wishing to personally support the Bomberos can contact Emma Lawton on emma_jane_lawton@yahoo.co .uk, or erich.brenner@ bluewin.ch.

If you are interested in Freemasonry and want further information, or think you might like to join, please contact, prensa@glpvalencia.com.

LA FUSTERA: Concert to be held in aid of charity.

The English Choir THE English Choir are to present a concert in the Ermita de San Josep church, at La Fustera, Benissa Costa.

The autumn performance will take place at 6.30-7.00pm on Saturday October 21, and entry is 12 euros. There will be a bar with free tapas in the interval.

Proceeds will go to the Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy and the various charities which they support, including Caritas, Emaus, and Ripple Africa. Further details can be ob-

tained from Lin, by emailing linandfrank@gmail.com, or for tickets call Eileen on 607 706 904.

Church of England parishes in Spain are entirely self-funding, so fundraising is essential to maintain the Church’s ministry here.

The Chaplaincy serves the community from Valencia to Alicante with service in eight different towns. For further information plus contact details and service times, visit costablanca- anglicanchaplaincy.org.

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“The lure of the light” fine arts event to enjoy IT has been 120 years since Impressionist artist, Joaquin Sorolla, came on holiday to Javea and decided it to be a very special place.

“Sublime Javea, immense, the best I know for painting, I shall be here a few days. If you were here, two months,” he remarked with enthusiasm in a letter to his wife.

In a subsequent letter he wrote: “This, Javea, has all that I could wish for and more, and if you could see what I have in front of my cottage, you’d be lost for words to praise it. I fall silent from the emotion that still grips me, imagine my house is on Monte Carlo itself, this is all a mad dream, just like living on the sea, aboard a great ship.”

“You made such a mistake in not coming! You’d be so happy, you’d enjoy yourself

LAUNCHING THE BOAT: A 1916 work by Sorolla. so much! This is the place I’ve always dreamt about, sea and mountains, but what a sea!”

Sorolla returned to paint in Javea, in 1898, 1900, and 1905.

In celebration of this 120 year mark, and in an effort to bring Sorolla’s impressions

and revolutionary artistic techniques into a broader understanding, a very special fine arts lecture has been scheduled.

Mrs Karla Darocas is a fine arts graduate from Canada, and is also this region’s most recognised educator, specialising in the Spanish

Masters, their autobiographies, their historical times, and of course, their art works.

Karla is holding a fine arts lecture and visual slideshow at The Church Centre (International Baptist Church), in Javea on Monday, October 24, with seating at 10.30am for an 11am start.

The event will raise much needed funds for a promising regional artist named Laura Aldridge, who is a single mother based in Benidoleig.

After the lecture, guests will be invited to view the modern artworks created by Karla in the style and technique of Sorolla.

Guests will also be encouraged to buy some artworks created by Laura Aldridge.

It will be an event not to be missed!

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The Javea Book Circle THE next meeting of the Javea Book Circle will take place on Tuesday, October 4, at the Social Centre in the Old Town, at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start.

This month, Bertrand Lewinson will be speaking about the fascinating and tormented life of the distinguished Austrian novelist, playwright, journalist, and biographer Stefan Zweig, who was one of the most popular writers in the world in the 1920’s and 1930’s at the height of his literary career.

And to add colour to the canvas, Alma Dorndorf will then present an overview about German exile literature between 1933 and 1945.

Javea Book Circle meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the Centro Social, Xàbia Old Town, beside the Health Centre, at 6.30 pm for a 6.45 start, and finish at 8.45 pm. for details visit their website, www.xabiabookcircle.com.

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Tug-of-love parents lose their battle

By Linda Hall THERE is little chance of a four-year-old returning to his foster parents in Sueca (Valencia).

The Supreme Court refused to accept appeals against a High Court sentence, ordering the child’s return to his biological mother, Maria Jose Abeng, in Asturias, Northern Spain.

Not only the foster parents, but also the Public Prosecution department, and Asturias Social Services challenged the High Court decision.

The last word goes to the High Court, as the Supreme

does not admit appeals in adoption cases of this kind, the tribunal judges said.

The Sueca couple who looked after the boy since he was 18 months old, began adoption proceedings, but his birth mother refused to go ahead and fought for the return of her son.

He was “snatched” from her when she gave birth to him, after becoming pregnant at the age of 14 while living in care in Asturias, Abeng claimed.

Social Services decided at the time that the baby was at risk owing to his mother ’s episodes of drunkenness, and the “bad life” she led.

Concert time for pooches RAFELBUNYOL (Valencia) recently held Spain’s first concert for dogs.

‘Fantasia Canina,’ incorporating ultrasounds audible only to dogs, was featured during the fifth edition of the Rafel Festival of Contemporary Music.

The music was composed by Rafelbunyol resident, Jesus Salvador Chapi, who has twice been nominated for the prestigious Premios Max performing arts awards.

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pieces of music performed to an audience of humans and dogs.

The six pieces, which were interpreted by saxophones, a trombone, drums, piano, violin, cello, double bass and synthesisers, included a solo by Alexander who howled to a harmonica.

The open-air concert - “unprecedented in Spain,” according to Rafelbunyol’s Culture councillor Alicia Piquer - attracted 400 humans and 150 dogs. The latter responded to the music with barks, howls, growls or silence.

Amongst the owners present was regional president Ximo Puig, who afterwards described the concert as “very interesting.” He was accompanied by his dog, Pancho. “You can’t love culture or life itself, without loving and respecting animals,” Puig said.

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By Matt Ford ALFAZ DEL PI Council has signed up for a new sustainable mobility programme promoted by the Valencian Federation of Municipalities and Provinces.

The main objective of the initiative is to promote a more active, cleaner, model of urban mobility to ensure that travel is not only more environmentally sustainable but healthier for citizens.

Specific targets include boosting the use of public transport, ‘humanising’ the urban environment, improving road safety, and creating strategies for reducing emissions and noise, while ensuring more efficient energy consumption.

To achieve these ends, councillors plan to create forums for citizen participation, and the town hall has highlighted its member-

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY: Promoting the use of bicycles especially for short trips. ship of the ‘Network of Cities for the Bicycle,’ an association of more than 150 local administrations whose aim is to promote cycling, particularly on short journeys.

Council spokesman, Toni Such, was keen

to draw attention to the council’s commitment to the scheme, which he says is already showcased by the bicycle path on the Cami de la Mar, and the bike routes on the Sierra Gelada.

By no means a rubbish offer PENSIONERS on low incomes, and the unemployed, can apply between October 4 and November 4, for help with the local rubbish collection tax in Alfaz and Albir.

The subsidy is available, depending on the number of family members, to households whose income is lower than the official minimum wage.

They should have been registered on the municipal ‘padron’ for at least 10 years, and live in a property that is their habitual residence and which they either own or rent. If they are up to date with their latest rubbish collection payment, this will be returned if the application is made in time and the necessary conditions complied with.

Application forms are available in the Social Welfare department, Centro l’Alfas+Social, Avenida Corts, Valencianes 3. Once completed, it should be handed in with the necessary paperwork to the town hall’s Registro General.

An allocation of 12,000 euros has been set aside for the subsidy.

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TEULADA-MORAIRA Council is fully aware of the important role the next generation plays, and together with the Auditorio Foundation are prioritising events for the young.

In collaboration with the Creama and Jovempa, they organised the inaugural Teulada-Moraira Start-Up Day, to which they welcomed 150 budding entrepreneurs on Saturday, September 24.

Motivation and entrepreneurship were the main themes of the event.

A number of presentations and workshops were provided in the morning, including new business

models, creativity versus productivity, web sites, and online shops, before a ‘street-food’ offering at lunchtime.

The afternoon lectures highlighted successful start-up projects, such as the tale of some friends who revolutionised the world of sunglasses with an initial budget of 300 euros.

Carlos Linares, mayor of Teulada-Moraira, and president of the Foundation Auditorio TeuladaMoraira, as well as councillor Daniel Ibanco, and Victor Ferrer, president of Jovempa, said the event went so well they are now working on the next one.

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A kick start for next generation

START-UP DAY: A great success and more are planned for the future.

Aid for feline pals TEULADA-MORAIRA Council has received a subsidy from the Provincial Council to spay feral cats living in urban areas.

The campaign is under way, and will last until October 30.

The health department is asking for support, and public responsibility, to assure that the campaign is carried out with maximum efficiency.

To that end, citizens are asked to please not feed any group of feral cats, and spay their house cat(s), thus avoiding new kittens living on the streets. The council also wishes to reiterate that abandoning animals is prohibited by law.

Councillor, Rosana Caselles, has pointed out that this is the only efficient way to bring

an end to the problem, since simply eradicating the cats would allow new feral colonies to occupy the town.

The campaign is being conducted by the animal welfare organisation, Pluto, together with local vet clinics. The town hall is also collaborating with the official veterinary council of Alicante, to campaign for better pet care and social education on the subject.

The agreement with the Provincial administration includes a microchip reader which will be given to local officials, assistance in spaying the cats, information campaigns, and support for vets to de-worm and de-flea cats.

In addition, should it not be possible to spay a cat because of illness or other factors, vets will be licensed to euthanise the animal.

Teulada-Moraira saves 4,000 euros per year THE new LED installation on the ‘Ricardo Benavent’ footba ll fie ld, w ill s a ve 4,000 e uros pe r ye a r on electricity.

The light was previously

provided by 24 flood lights, and the usage amounted to 26,400 kilowatts.

Al l f our of t he pyl ons, each of t hem 20 m et r es hi gh, now car r y si x LED

light installations.

They produce 10,824 kilowatts, which means the cost saving will allow the local authority to pay for the installation in five years.

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Burning body SWEDEN: A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after police found a female body burning on the roadside near Helsingborg.

Badger hunt SWEDEN: A badger is being hunted in Sodermalm, Stockholm after it killed a neighbourhood cat which residents had cared for, for 14 years.

Family life SWEDEN has been ranked as the best place in the world for expat families and bringing up children, beating the Czech Republic and Singapore to top spot and retaining its crown from 2015.

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Deadly banana bunch A FAMILY from Leicester have moved out of their home after finding a nest of poisonous and deadly Brazilian wandering spiders in a pack of bananas brought from their local Asda supermarket.

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Glasgow to Ibiza were delayed as a flight attendant was arrested for being too drunk to fly. The 50 year-old has been suspended from Thomson Airways.

Til death us do part

No fines DERBYSHIRE COUNCIL has become the first in England to say pupils can take 11 days off a year without parents facing fines for taking children out of school, as long as pupils have had a 94 per cent attendance over the previous year.

Drunk attendant

THE bodies of a husband and wife were found at their home in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.

The wife, aged 46, is understood to have been stabbed to death by her 55 year-old husband before he killed himself.

BRAZILIAN SPIDERS: Turned up in a bunch of bananas from Asda.

PASSENGERS due to fly from

NORWAY: Airline Norwegian has admitted it charges US-based customers more for the same flights than customers in Norway explaining it was ‘simply a matter of letting the market dictate prices.’

DENMARK: An Elvis museum is to pay 500,000 kroner (€67,000) to Elvis Presley’s estate after a court ruled its name ‘Graceland Randers’ was too like the original in Memphis.

A TEENAGE Syrian refugee has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of having ties to the Isis jihadist group. Police described the 16-year-old as a “serious threat.”

Peace concerns THE government is warning that growing xenophobia and right-wing extremism could threaten peace in eastern Germany. The fears come following a series of attacks against refugees in the region.

Germans in Turkey

THE world’s first zeroemission, hydrogen passenger train is expected to launch next year in Germany.

The train has been in development for two years and was presented at the Berlin InnoTrans trade show.

SWEDEN: The captain of a Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flight had to remove a snake that slithered on board ahead of the flight from Stockholm to Oslo. The captain carried it out to the grass before taking off.

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DENMARK: Copenhagen has hosted its first car-free day since the 1970s. The city was closed to vehicle traffic until 9pm and locals took advantage bringing furniture onto streets.

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Fatherhood claim AUTOMATIC HAZARD: Self-driving bus was stopped after just two days.

Self-drive danger

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TRIALS of the first self-driving buses in The Netherlands have been stopped after just two days, because they were a potential hazard to cyclists. Tests found that cyclists needed to move out of the bike lane to allow them to pass.

from China has been delayed for six months as the Rhenen zoo constructs an indoor and outdoor environment for the pandas. The space will then be inspected by Chinese panda experts.

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THE arrival of two giant pandas

A FAULT with the elastic is be-

lieved to be to blame for a fairground ride accident. An elastic cord came loose on a catapult ride in Hengelo, leaving two people with mild injuries.

Drivers beware A BUDGET shortfall is expected to be reduced by handing out more traffic tickets. More speed cameras are being put in place and more police officers will be assigned to traffic duties.

A GERMAN man has lost his case concerning his fatherhood over nine embryos that were created in the USA several years ago. The court ruled that under German law fatherhood only comes into effect once a child is born.

Airline deal GERMAN airline Lufthansa and Air China have signed a deal to jointly operate all their connections between Europe and China. It means they will coordinate schedules, offer common fares and improve services for corporate clients.

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Lloyd’s of London unsure future

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£1.46 billion (€1.7 billion) is the profit earned by Lloyd’s of London in the first six months of 2016.

be an immediate threat to profits and it may be that the insurer, which has been

active for more than 325 years, will have to set up subsidiary units within the EU. Although Lloyd’s is an international operator with strong links to the insurance market around the world, it is estimated that just over 10 per cent of its underwriting is for companies and organisations within the EU and the loss or disruption of that business would significantly reduce its profitability.

One thing is certain

We judged the case for an increase has strengthened but decided to wait for further evidence of progress.” Janet Yellen chair of the US Federal Reserve on the decision not to change interest rates.

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FOR SALE: RBS must sell Williams and Glyn division.

Santander no go WHEN the British Government stepped in to bail out the Royal Bank of Scotland with a staggering £45 billion (€52.3 billion) injection, the European Union ruled that it would have to divest itself of the Williams and Glyn business which consisted of slightly more than 300 branches of former RBS and Nat West banks.

The group which still has a 72 per cent holding owned by the government has been trying to do this for several years but without success. An early offer from Santander in 2012 broke down when the Spanish Bank withdrew due to fears over the safety of the bank’s IT system and an apparent exo-

dus of customers but they returned in 2016 for further discussions.

Now Santander has announced that it cannot agree a purchase price with RBS which was said to be looking for £1.9 billion (€2.2 billion) although it is said that it would be interested at a lower price.

This may be a matter of brinkmanship as RBS currently has until the end of 2017 to make a sale or face either a heavy EU fine or a forced sale although it has been suggested that the government should simply refuse to let it make a sale and then ignore any resulting penalty as Britain is leaving the EU soon after.

A SPOKESMAN for the McLaren Formula 1 group has denied that it is in negotiation with Apple concerning an investment or takeover of the car company by the tech group despite comments to the contrary published by the Financial Times.

This may seem like a strange target for Apple but there’s no secret it is trying to develop a driverless car and companies like McLaren are at the forefront of innovation and development of vehicle materials and technology.

Job losses IN what can generously be described as a piece of twisted logic, Barclays Bank has announced that it will be shedding 250 call handling jobs at its Coventry call centre in order to “improve customer service” and efficiency!

This follows a decision three years earlier to close a similar operation in the area with the loss of 350 jobs although the Bank does say that it will try to find other jobs for current permanent staff who could be laid off just in time for Christmas and the New Year.

Hanjin Shipping is limping on IT looks brighter for South Korean shipping firm Hanjin - which as reported in EWN 1627 is in financial difficulty – as Korean Air Lines, its largest shareholder with 28 per cent of the equity, has approved a 60 billion Korean won (€48.3 million) loan which should help them to continue trading.

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By John Smith HAVING seen a jump in profits in the first half of 2016, insurance group Lloyd’s of London has announced that it is currently working on contingency plans in order to ensure that it will be able to continue to trade within Europe when the UK finally leaves the Union.

One fear is that unless the Brexit agreement will allow for Britain to retain its ‘passporting’ rights which includes easy access to euro exchange, there could

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This, when added to investments from the parent company and chairman of the board will give time to develop a restoration plan for December which has to be put to creditors for approval but in the meantime shares in the world’s largest container shipping firm have jumped by 28 per cent.

that with possibly as little as just over two years before Britain leaves the Union, businesses in Europe will be considering their future option and other insurers will also be offering their services as an easy and guaranteed option.

The first thing that Lloyd’s recognises it will have to do is to decide whether to set up subsidiary companies within individual countries or whether it would be more sensible to set up a single EU wide company.

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EU punishment DESPITE the fact that the European Commission did not impose a €2 billion fine on Spain for missing its annual financial targets, there is still plenty of pressure to make an example of the country in certain quarters.

Firstly, the Commission has to consult with the European Parliament about the decision and secondly it appears champagne lover Jean Claude Juncker, president of the Commission, wants to take a harder line and possibly freeze a €1.3 billion grant that is due to Spain although this is contrary to the advice of Pierre Moscovici EU Commissioner of Economic Affairs.

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NET VOL 96.97 25.11 532.59 171.51 159.90 34.66 80.08 596.13 27.17 617.21 3,456.74 408.60 560.18 2,027.36 69.02 182.27 1,137.35 18.72 117.35 22.43 37.28 1,344.02 29.58 163.52 28.70 5.06 160.13 169.95 130.17 539.03 48.77 63.93 489.77 250.91 3,158.46 185.48 25.20 16.86 3,519.84 73.12 194.85 185.56 996.76 10.09 48.75 1,228.25 33.52 742.31 84.39 1,230.25

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PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 177.39 -2.46 -1.37% 1.9M 63.85 -0.78 -1.21% 5.1M 112.71 -1.91 -1.67% 52.5M 131.78 -0.09 -0.07% 2.3M 82.44 -1.06 -1.27% 3.0M 99.22 -0.76 -0.76% 7.4M 31.34 -0.32 -1.01% 20.4M 42.74 -0.22 -0.51% 8.9M 93.27 -0.14 -0.15% 4.4M 66.77 -0.08 -0.12% 2.7M 83.45 -0.09 -0.11% 12.7M 29.89 -0.15 -0.50% 22.8M 165.13 -2.89 -1.72% 3.4M 127.79 -0.96 -0.75% 4.5M 154.98 -1.13 -0.72% 2.7M 37.19 -0.36 -0.96% 18.1M 118.81 -0.65 -0.54% 4.8M 67.25 -0.14 -0.21% 14.0M 117.17 -0.19 -0.16% 2.8M 62.96 -0.06 -0.10% 7.7M 57.43 -0.39 -0.67% 20.0M 55.15 -0.26 -0.47% 8.9M 34.26 +0.11 +0.32% 12.9M 87.76 -1.23 -1.38% 48.3M 115.31 -1.42 -1.22% 1.1M 102.56 -0.44 -0.43% 2.6M 140.51 -0.53 -0.38% 2.8M 52.56 +0.21 +0.40% 13.0M 82.54 -0.82 -0.98% 8.3M 72.35 +0.08 +0.11% 7.7M

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Most Advanced Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Optical Cable Corporation Clearside Biomedical, Inc. Endo International plc Strongbridge Biopharma plc Novatel Wireless, Inc. SCYNEXIS, Inc. Zogenix, Inc. Merus N.V. Bazaarvoice, Inc. Amarin Corporation plc

$ 2.22 $ 2.88 $ 13.98 $ 23.39 $ 5.51 $ 3.44 $ 3.92 $ 10.45 $ 11.68 $ 5.47 $ 2.94

0.46 ▲ 26.14% 0.52 ▲ 22.03% 2.23 ▲ 18.98% 3.13 ▲ 15.45% 0.6899 ▲ 14.31% 0.39 ▲ 12.79% 0.39 ▲ 11.05% 0.93 ▲ 9.77% 1.03 ▲ 9.67% 0.46 ▲ 9.18% 0.24 ▲ 8.89%

$ 4.36 $ 4.70 $ 13.26 $ 23.10 $ 2.08 $ 15.06 $ 8.46 $ 13.19 $ 4.42 $ 2.29 $ 8.50

0.64 ▼ 12.80% 0.61 ▼ 11.49% 1.63 ▼ 10.95% 2.81 ▼ 10.85% 0.25 ▼ 10.73% 1.80 ▼ 10.68% 0.98 ▼ 10.38% 1.38 ▼ 9.47% 0.37 ▼ 7.72% 0.1599 ▼ 6.53% 0.57 ▼ 6.28%

Most Declined Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ViewRay, Inc. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Gulf Resources, Inc. Everbridge, Inc. SAExploration Holdings, Inc. Capitala Finance Corp.

Pershing Gold Corporation Burcon NutraScience Corp Lantheus Holdings, Inc.

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Inditex just keeps on growing WHEN one considers that there has been a worldwide recession and no economies are doing a great deal more than expanding slowly, Inditex, the world’s biggest clothing retailer and still a private company just sees the business grow and grow. Profits are €1.26 billion in the six months to the end of July, 8 per cent up on the previous year.

Sales were also up 11 per cent to €10.5 billion and much of the increase is thanks to the steady development of the online stores for the eight brands in the group which include Zara, Zara Home, Stradivarius, Pull & Bear and Massimo Dutti. They can be accessed from no less than 40 countries and as the group has shops in 90 countries, there seems to be plenty of scope for continued expansion.

Chairman and chief executive Pablo Isla explained that the company had invested a great deal into its online operations with 11 new countries added during the six month period under review. It is in the process of producing a special app covering the whole group which will be known as InWallet.

Spain continues to be a healthy market for the group and accounts for about 20 per cent of total turnover and even here, profits are up by about 3 per cent, helped by the fact that customers can

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€1.26 billion profit was made by the company in the first six months of 2016, 8 per cent more than the previous year. now pay for their purchases with certain mobile phones and the group is looking to expand this service to other countries.

Unlike its competitors, Inditex does not take chances by investing in purchasing large volumes of stock for each new season. Instead it develops a range of options and designs of which it produces relatively small stocks in order to test customer reaction and once it knows what is likely to sell in volume it then turns additional production around very quickly.

Rather than have to find completely new markets in the future, it is only the Zara brand that has been promoted in a number of countries outside Europe. Logic suggests that the next sensible step is to introduce the other brands to those countries.

Founder and major shareholder, the reclusive Amancio Ortega continues to be the second richest man in the world after Bill Gates, although every so often he pinches the top spot for a few days when his shares rise and those of Microsoft drop.

PABLO ISLA: Chairman and chief executive of Inditex.

Roaming charges in EU scrapped POSSIBLY alert to the good publicity that it will receive, the European Commission has decided to change the rules concerning roaming charges within the EU for EU residents and instead of there being no additional charges for 90 days in the year, with effect from June 2017, there will effectively be no roaming charges at all... perhaps.

There will be certain safeguards built in to ensure that users don’t purchase chips in cheap mobile areas and then use them permanently in more expensive areas and phone companies will be entitled to register complaints if they find that their profits are hit disproportionately.

A reduction in roaming charge costs was introduced in 2016 and now the extension should ensure that from the summer of 2017 that travellers from one EU country will not suddenly be hit with enor-

mo u s ro amin g cha rge s w hic h should be good news especially with parents whose children are quite happy to experiment with all manner of downloads.

Some smart suppliers have been encouraging new customers to sign up with them by scrapping the roaming charges already, although as far as those with UK mobile contracts are concerned, this could all disappear by the end of 2019 at which time Britain may no longer be a member of the Union.

Having announced that this is what is due to happen, it actually transpires that it is a re-draft of the original legislation which is going to be presented to a range of regulators, member states, mobile operators and associations before a final set of rules is adopted in December of this year, so what can be altered once, could still be altered once again.

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FREE ROAMING: For EU residents within EU countries.

W hils t the pos s ibility of the cancellation of roaming charges c omple te ly ha s be e n ge ne ra lly well received by the public, there are critics who suggest that the loss of profits from roaming charges may encourage operators

to increase their general charges which would then adversely affect those who do not travel across Europe.

It is interesting that the mobile revolution has become so important within Africa where it is much

cheaper to install transmitters than it is to put up telephone lines particularly within remote areas.

In many countries the number of mobile phones that are registered far exceeds the number of landlines.

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Major hacking incident at Yahoo

MARISSA MAYER: The CEO of Yahoo will be under scrutiny.

By John Smith IN what could turn out to be a major scandal and the possible death knell of internet pioneer Yahoo, it has been discovered that it suffered a major hacking incident as long ago as 2014 which it kept under wraps, possibly even from its purchaser Verizon which paid $4.8 billion (€4.3 billion) for the company as recently as July of this year.

Data that it admits was taken included names, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth and encrypted passwords but not it appears any credit card details and according to Yahoo this information was in its opinion, “stolen by what we believe is a state-sponsored actor” although it does not name the state that may have been behind the attack or indeed the reason.

In a case of what can best be described as ‘shutting the door after the horse has bolted,’ the company is recommending that users change their password details as soon as possible but the

Information on no less than 500 million users was taken. The FBI has been alerted and is investigating.” confession has only come to light as one hacker attempted to sell details of 200 million Yahoo users recently which then prompted questions from the media.

Yahoo now admits that information on no less than 500 million users was taken and that it has alerted the FBI to the problem and that agency is investigating but it is impossible to understand why this information concerning what is probably the largest corporate hack ever was kept quiet and that those whose details were stolen were never told and the breach of security is only being admitted now after pressure from the media.

A spokesman from Verizon

told the BBC that it became aware of this fact within the last few days and that it still had limited information. Depending on the outcome of its investigations, it could certainly prompt the company to take action against the board of Yahoo for possible non-disclosure.

There seems to be little encouragement for an act of statesponsored intrusion on this scale when the information taken would be of very limited political use and it is unlikely that the money raised from selling the information would be of any interest or worth to any state unless it simply wants to embarrass a large US corporation.

There are many questions left unanswered by this revelation, not the least of which is why the company decided to keep the information a secret, although in fairness they seem to have done a very job of covering up the attack for nearly two years!

Marissa Mayer their chief executive will however have a lot of explaining to do and will be under the magnifying glass.

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Holier-than-thou leaders LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT PE R SONAL LY, I th in k w e should butt out of Syria altogether. E v e r y t i m e we ta k e th e s o ca l l e d m o r a l h i g h g ro u n d , w e finish up causing even more misery death and carnage. We have to stop judging people from other c o u n t r i e s, p a r ticu larly th e Mi d d l e E a st , b y o u r o w n lifestyle.

Our democracies and the freedoms they bring, are virtually un k n o wn i n t h e M id d le E as t.

Most of these countries are not ready for our standards and the independent lives we lead in the west. Some are still tribal and have basically been at each other’s throats for a thousand years.

The only thing that keeps them in order and relatively peaceful, are strong dictatorial leaders, who rule by fear and strength.

BUTT OUT: Are we causing more misery, carnage and destruction than the dictators?

Saudi Arabia is run by a nononsense royal family with a rod of iron. Result? Peace and har-

mony. Syria is presided over by a despot with a shocking record of human rights, but until we inter-

fered on ‘moral grounds’ he also ran a country of relative peace and harmony.

As soon as we decide to ‘level the playing field’ we cause more misery, carnage and destruction, than their dictators ever did.

Libya, once prosperous and peaceful under Gaddafi, is now rubble in the wake of thousands dead.

Iraq, under Hussein thriving and prosperous, remains a war zone, flattened and still spewing out terrorists after experiencing some of the worst atrocities in human history.

No, I’m afraid interference by the West has brought more death and destruction than they would ever have experienced if we had simply left them alone to work out their own problems.

And I’m still convinced that our so called morals come a very poor second to greed and other ulterior motives by a number of our hol i er- t han- t hou l eader s.

Some of whom should already be behind bars.

Keep the Faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Storm clouds are brewing AW, bless Brian and his rose-tinted vision of a post-Brexit Utopia in which £1 could equal €2. This is what happens when you inhabit the dubious world of The Sun, Mail and Express, whose multi-billionaire, taxdodging/non-domiciled owners manipulate their readers for their own personal agenda.

In the real world, however, on the strength of the referendum alone, a huge collapse of confidence caused the value of the pound to plummet and necessitated the injection of billions into the economy by the Bank of England as a means of life support.

Incidentally, Mark Carney was the only face and voice calming the public in the post ref days when everybody else ran for the bushes.

But, when a ‘hard’ Brexit looks certain (early next year?) there will be much worse to come for the economy.

The Japanese have already issued their statement of intent to withdraw UK investment and the City financial institutions (major tax payers) will relocate to the EU... that’s just for starters.

Also, worryingly for us Brits abroad, top UK lawyers have said there will be ‘zero chance’ of us retaining our acquired rights of residence, so I hope Brian’s Spanish is fluent should he need to apply for citizenship. Oh, and regarding those ‘global trade deals,’ I doubt very much if any of us pensioners will be around long enough to see UK GDP rocket. Dream on!

PS As for hoping for a Trump victory... get a grip man!

Elaine, Torremolinos

Grammar matters I HAVE a good life here in Spain and still work as an engineer which I have a degree in.

I went through the school system from late 1950s to 1970.

I think grammar schools were very important and offered a choice to kids.

I never went to a grammar school but a secondary modern where I learned manual skills, like woodwork and metal work. Then onto a college when I started work at 16.

I failed at English, it seems a common fault in Engineers, I now know I am dyslexic. I am sure that if I were at school now I doubt very much I would be able to get the job I have now, or anywhere near it. We have to have the top five to 10 per cent of the brightest children in a system where they can

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eventually help raise the desperately needed funds for the Peace Justice and Security Foundation to help alleviate so much injustice and cruelty that currently exists in various parts of our world.

Every little positive action really does count.

Thank you. Dario Poli

Top tip I HAVE just read the article on saving water.

My top tip is when showering, first wet the body and sponges or equivalent and get a good lather on it. Then turn off the water, clean your body and hair, then rinse off. Not only does this method leave the aroma on you longer but saves water and high bills, also the same technique can be used while cleaning your teeth.

Marco, Huércal-Overa

Tourist prevention officer?

MY wife and I went down to Fuengirola port on Sunday to see the great local two piece band, Mita i Mita, who play at the White Rose most weekends. We just managed to get a table in the shade, sorted! The band started and there must have been a couple of hundred people sat there, tapping their feet and generally enjoying the music these guys were knocking out.

Tourists, enjoying themselves, listening to great music over a couple of drinks. It’s the kind of afternoon that they will remember and take home with them to share with friends and family.

Then, after about an hour, what happens? A panda car turns up and out gets ‘El Ploddo’ with a whistle, a shooter and dirty shoes!

They told the band to stop playing and that was it. A couple of hundred perfectly sensible and happy adults, sat there with their mouths open in complete bewilder-

achieve the best, not having everyone pass the exams. If this means separate schools, so be it. Rant over, keep up the rants/views as I always look forward to them, even if I disagree. Freedom of speech should not be an option.

Les, Alicante

Selfish statement I READ with astonishment the comment made by Gemma Middleton (Brexit Page Sept 22 edition). She says “My family at home voted to leave

ment. Who called the cops? There is no residential housing in the port area, passers-by were stopping for a nosey and a quick foot tap, everyone was having a great time.

What on earth can be wrong with that?

So, I have to ask the question: Does Fuengirola employ a tourist prevention officer? If so, he or she does a fantastic job.

Here is a town that lives off tourism, where pickpockets are rife, they put a dog beach between two of the biggest tourist destinations in town (Club la Costa and the IPV Palace Hotel), and they don’t allow a local band to entertain perfectly happy and peaceful tourists. On the other hand, they spend what would appear to be half of their annual budget on roundabouts which resemble the hanging gardens of Babylon.

I wonder if the roundabouts officer sits next to the tourist prevention officer at the town hall?

Stuart

without thinking twice what it would mean for me.”

What an utterly selfish statement and one I am hearing too often. Well sorry my love, but most people choose to move to Spain. Have you not thought of the problems that your family are now facing in the UK: can’t see a doctor for six weeks, rise in crime, few school places. There are too many things to mention here.

Perhaps like many people in the UK, they can’t just up sticks to move abroad. We chose to have a home here and the UK. It will affect us in some way, but people voted Brexit for their future generations.

Please, Remain bleaters, let’s just accept it and get on with it.

Jan, Murcia

Note of gratitude I READ your fine article on my recent trip to the Hague and was more than delighted, as it was beautifully written and presented.

So thank you all of the EWN team for the continuing support that you have given me. By your newspaper creating a popular awareness, it will

Scary encounter I READ your piece ‘Keep safe on the road’ and agree using mobile phones whilst driving is dangerous. Something I have never done and never will do.

However there’s another side to this.

Recently I was stopped by police and fined for using my mobile. It didn’t matter that I strenuously denied it although it was on charge in the car. I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome which makes it difficult to use a mobile at the best of times never mind when driving.

My passengers confirmed I hadn’t used it but the police said I did. I paid the €100 fine quickly as it would’ve been €200 had I delayed. I was also given three points.

It was a scary experience being accused by two armed policemen for something I didn’t do. I could see no way to prove my innocence and now I’m worried this will happen again. It could be an even worse offence next time. What happens if I end up in prison for something I did not do?

Anne, Monte Pego

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KNOWN for its spectacular coastline, picturesque scenery and delightful climate, Costa Blanca North which runs from Gandia to Benidorm, has been described as one of the healthiest places to live in by no lesser authority than the World Health Organisation.

It is a fairly laid back area apart from the very ‘buzzy’ city of Benidorm which has managed to throw off its old image of drunken and riotous Brits abroad and is now much more family friendly still attracting British tourists, and winter sun hunters, but with many Spanish holidaymakers returning as well.

Hotels are the main source of accommodation but many British couples, nostalgic for their first holidays abroad, are buying reasonably priced properties in the general vicinity.

Despite areas like Benidorm, the whole zone is less commercially developed than its neighbour Costa Blanca South.

Albir and Altea are both close to Benidorm and make for great beach holidays. Just 10 kilometres away from Albir is the unspoilt beauty spot of the waterfalls of Algar, which

The clear waters of Denia.

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A healthy life in Costa Blanca North

The Algar Falls.

are situated near the small inland town of Callosa d’en Sarria and are a welcome haven during the hottest days of summer.

Altea is said to be the artists capital of Costa Blanca North and is a fairly affluent resort, with a picturesque harbour boasting some fine restaurants. It is a town which attracts visitors all year round although it has managed to retain much of its former

charm as a fishing village.

Benidorm has already been discussed and offers an enjoyable and inexpensive time to those who enjoy a more commercial holiday and also has a thriving gay community.

Calpe, which is further north from Benidorm is renowned for its rocky peninsular which stretches into the Mediterranean and its surrounding national park which appeals to walkers and climbers.

Although the sea-front area of Calpe has been heavily developed it is a safe environment particularly for children as the sea never gets too deep near to the shore.

Denia has become increasingly more popular as a holiday and residential destination, appealing particularly to the British as it boasts nearly 20 kilometres of high quality beaches. There is a daily ferry to three of the Balearic Islands which also makes it an ideal

base for resident and visitor alike.

Gandia the furthest point north of Costa Blanca of any significance, is just a 45 minute drive from Valencia and although not perhaps as picturesque as Calpe and Denia, it has a large sandy beach and attractive harbour.

Javea is another town of note which attracts the rich and famous as it offers a combination of great scenery and exclusive accommodation.

Moraira is an attractive and not so heavily developed town which can be busy in the summer but it is certainly a place for those with money and is home to an affluent selection of expatriates from northern Europe.

These are just a few of the many attractive and welcoming spots in Costa Blanca North and whether by the coast or inland there will always be new experiences and delights for visitors and residents alike.

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Frank, or one of his team, will search for a property based on your needs and show you round. If you then decide to buy they will help you every step of the way and through the fiscal and legal process, helping you secure all the necessary paperwork involved, (NIE number, Notary) ensuring all bills are paid on the property and so on. In fact they will even assist you post sale with changing utilities over or whatever else you may need help with.

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By Simon Russell FRANK LOGCHIES is the Dutch sales manager of Just Homes real estate agency who are based in Calpe.

EWN asked Frank about the current state of the housing market. “It is definitely improving and has been for quite a while now,” he said. Building on this, Just Homes are looking for reasonably priced villas, which are selling very well at the moment. “If you have a villa you have been thinking of selling now would be a very good time to market it.

There is a lot of demand currently. Well priced properties of course sell even better.”

Those looking to buy will find an excellent range of villas on their books although they sell most other types of properties such as town houses and apartments.

Just Homes are part of the InmoCalpe network of 18 agents which gives them another big advantage in the marketplace. InmoCalpe’s centralised computer system means

PROPERTY HELP: Before, during and after a purchase. that by putting your property with Just Homes, it is simultaneously being offered by all agencies of the group.

Second home in the sun

By Matthew Elliott VISITING Spain is apparently such a terrific experience that one in five tourists who flew, sailed, or drove to the Mediterranean country this summer are considering purchasing a second home in the sun.

A survey from Iberia Real Estate found that the variety of property destinations considered by foreign residents has expanded considerably in recent years. Desire continues to be concentrated on the eastern Mediterranean coastline in Andalucia, Valencia and Catalonia, as well as the

FOREIGN BUYERS: Helped to bolster property sales this summer.

Balearic Islands but interest is also peaking in Cantabria and Galicia.

According to the data, the typical buyer looking at a second home in Spain is a middle-aged male with a family wary of risking a purchase in locations threatened by terrorism, including France, Egypt and Tunisia.

Foreign buyers have helped bolster the sales market this summer which saw a spectacular 30 per cent increase in purchases as bankowned properties in particular could be bought for extremely attractive prices.

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MORAIRA INVEST GROUP (see ad on page 53) are delighted to announce the imminent opening of their new estate agency in Altea, to be called Altea Moraira Villas.

Moraira Invest Group have built their reputation on quality, integrity and above all honesty. Run by business partners José Ivars and Arie van Staalduinen, it has built up a s u c c e ssf u l e st a te ag en cy based in the heart of Moraira.

In a d d i t i o n , Mo r a i ra In v e s t Group has established itself as one of the l e a d i n g c o n st r u c to rs o f beautiful new homes with the emphasis on chic luxury. Jose and Arie are always looking for new opportunities and they spotted a niche in the market for just such an agency/construction business in Altea at the same time as an ideal location became available.

BRANCHING OUT: The new estate agency office for Altea Moraira Villas.

A ltea M o raira Villa s w ill be opening in the coming weeks with their offices on the main N332 just south of Altea town centre.

Staff are already taking listings and have already secured viewings. The office has been renovated and signage and window dis-

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Group really interesting is that they market themselves widely in Europe and literally have buyers from all over the continent waiting for the right property.

The economic conditions have changed and f or r et ur ni ng UK owners, the post-Brexit exchange rate has meant that the amount of sterling you get for your property has increased significantly. If you were selling a €500,000 home today, you’ d get al m ost £60,000 more in your pocket than immediately pre-Brexit.

So whether you’re in Altea or Moraira, get listed, get sold. Get on t he phone t o ei t her Al t ea Moraira Villas in Altea (Tel: 961 042 940) or Moraira Invest Group in Moraira (Tel: 966 491 064) – see ad on page 53 for further details.

Your home improvement guide Time to start your home improvements without breaking the bank John Graham The property expert

AFTER another hot summer of outdoor living, it’s now the time of year when EWN homeowners start thinking of doing some home improvements or DIY around your home. Over the next few months, millions of euros will be spent on home improvements along the Costa’s and Mallorca.

If you live in an apartment you will be focused on the interior as the exterior and all other areas of the building will be maintained by the community. If you live in a town house or villa you’ve got more to think about, you need to maintain the interior,

HEART OF THE HOME: The kitchen is the most important room. the exterior and your garden.

So over the next few weeks I will be talking to you about how you can improve your home, without breaking the bank, so DIY will be an option. However, you should consider that any DIY im-

provement is normally not as good as improvements carried out by tradesmen and on some improvements I strongly recommend that you use professional tradesman.

Over the years I’ve seen some dangerous DIY work,

which could have caused serious injuries or worse, so when I suggest using tradesmen for a particular job, please take my advice.

Before we start, let’s answer the most common question asked by homeowners:

why bother spending money on home improvements, or why not put it off until this time next year and save money?

The answer is simple, your home is probably your biggest investment, by maintaining and improving your home you are actually increasing the value of your home or investment, so it’s logical that you should look after your home, and of course living in a well maintained home with regular improvements is far better than a home that’s neglected.

Now where shall we start, yes of course, the most important room in the home, the kitchen or kitchen diner. It doesn’t matter if you live in a small apartment or a mansion, the kitchen is the heart of the modern home.

If you have the money, you could change your old kitchen

very quickly by taking everything out and arrange for a top kitchen company to design and fit a brand new state of the art kitchen for you.

However, if your budget doesn’t run that high or you don’t want a bank loan to cover the costs, there are several affordable ways to improve your kitchen and still have some change left over for this years Christmas Turkey.

One of the first things that you need to do, is decide if the size of your kitchen is big enough for you. Is it well laid out, is there space to extend the kitchen, could you knock down a few walls, remove a door and have an open plan kitchen-diner?

To be continued...

John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveying Institute. Contact John by email gk.ipad@me.com.

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Minimising retirement income tax in Spain ONE of the most important decisions expats need to make when retiring to Spain is how to take pension benefits from their retirement plans.

For those who qualify, it is possible to take your pension as a ‘threeyear temporary annuity.’ This form of Spanish annuity allows an individual to withdraw equal amounts from his/her pension fund over a three-year period.

Annuities are taxed favourably in Spain with the authorities treating a proportion of the income as non-taxable capital; only the balance is subject to income tax. The taxable income element of the annuity is determined by applying a fixed percentage of between 8 - 40 per cent to the amount received, depending on the age of the beneficiary at the time the annuity vests.

QROPS holders qualify for this special tax treatment in Spain; the net effect of using this legal loophole is a pension income tax rate of between 3 - 5 per cent per annum. An example may look like the following.

Case Study Example: A retiree

SPECIAL TAX TREATMENT: Annuities are taxed favourably in Spain. aged between 60 and 65 with a QROPS fund worth €500,000 has an income requirement of €25,000 per annum for the first three years of his/her retirement. It is necessary to apply two separate tax rates to the gross income: • Normal Spanish tax on lifetime annuities, which is banded according to age.

• The special temporary annuity rate applied to foreign pensions, which is banded according to time.

Normal Spanish tax in this case on the lifetime annuity would be 24 per cent. The retiree thus begins the calculation by applying the tax rate of 24 per cent on the €25,000 income drawn down, which would be €6,000.

In choosing the special temporary annuity option for international pensions, the second percentage rate thereafter needs to be applied to the €6,000. The rate of tax for a temporary annuity of under five years is currently 12 per cent. As such, tax is only payable on 12 per cent of the €6,000; this equates to €720, or 3.33 per cent of each €25,000

tranche of annual income drawn down.

In order to facilitate this, the pension trustees would reserve €75,000 in a protected account and provide an official document confirming that the temporary annuity option for foreign pensions has been claimed. The remaining capital in the fund of €425,000 would stay invested and will hopefully grow in the meantime.

After the first three-year period, you would simply repeat the exercise, if your situation is the same and the allowance is still in place. If either your situation has changed or tax rules have been altered, you would need to create a tax strategy that works under the new circumstances.

We are not alone in finding tax issues somewhat daunting. As Albert Einstein once said: “The hardest thing in the world to understand is income tax.” I hope he had a good adviser!

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7:00am 7:30am 8:00am 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:15am 10:30am 10:45am 11:00am 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:15pm 8:30pm 8:45pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

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

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE SmackDown!

Premier League 100 Club Premier League 100 Club Barclays Premier League World SPFL Round-Up BPL Legends Football Gold Football Gold The Premier League Years Barclays Premier League World SPFL Round-Up The Premier League Years Football Gold Barclays Premier League World SPFL Round-Up Sporting Triumphs Premier League Match Pack Live Super League Semi-Final NFL NFL NFL

Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Sporting Rivalries Sporting Rivalries Boxing Gold Boxing Gold Boxing Gold Boxing Gold Ashes Best Days Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Time of Our Lives Sporting Rivalries Sporting Rivalries Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Ashes Best Days Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket Classic Cricket Classic Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Premier League Match Pack 11:30pm La Liga Show 12:00am Barclays Premier League World

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10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Street Auction 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Decimate 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Yes Chef 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 8:57pm BBC News and Regional News 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Would I Lie to You? 10:00pm Sir Terry Wogan Remembered: Fifty Years at the BBC 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show 12:25am Josh

7:00am 7:45am 8:15am 9:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:15pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Jeremy Kyle’s Emergency Room 4:00pm Who’s Doing the Dishes?

5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Countrywise 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm The Level 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:40pm Mad Max 3: Beyond Thunderdome 1:40am Jackpot247 4:00am Murder, She Wrote 4:50am ITV Nightscreen

7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Emmerdale 10:00am Coronation Street 10:30am Psych 11:20am Royal Pains 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm Judge Rinder 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm Funniest Ever You’ve Been Framed! Gold 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Little Man 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Little Man 11:55pm Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy

5:30pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:30pm

11:00pm 11:30pm 12:00am 1:00am 1:30am

Rip Off Britain Caught Red Handed Yes Chef Antiques Roadshow Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Coast The Edge Hi-De-Hi! Yes, Prime Minister To the Manor Born The Animal’s Guide to Britain The Link Flog It! Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two The Retreat Great British Menu Mastermind Gardeners’ World The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice Mock the Week Newsnight Later... with Jools Holland Live at the Apollo Golf

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective.

8:30pm Top of the Pops Simon Bates presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 6 May 1982.

9:00pm The Good Old Days 10:00pm The Hip Hop World News 11:30pm Rubble Kings 12:30am Hip Hop at the BBC 1:30am Top of the Pops 2:10am The Hip Hop World News British rapper Rodney P sets out to show what the world looks like when it is seen through the lens of hip-hop.

3:40am Hip Hop at the BBC 4:40am This is BBC Four

7:00am 7:25am 8:30am 9:30am 10:30am 11:00am 11:25am 11:55am 12:55pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:05pm 5:10pm 5:45pm 6:20pm 6:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:15am 3:10am 4:00am 4:50am 5:40am

In Loving Memory Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Murder, She Wrote The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is In Loving Memory You’re Only Young Twice On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Rosemary and Thyme Long Lost Family Law and Order: UK Wycliffe A Touch of Frost Long Lost Family Rory Bremner’s Great British Views Rory Bremner’s Great British Views On the Buses

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7:05am 3rd Rock from the Sun 7:55am Formula 1 9:40am Frasier 10:10am Frasier 11:05am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 2:05pm Posh Pawn 3:10pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm Unreported World 9:00pm Jamie’s Super Food 9:30pm Travel Man 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm The Lie Detective 11:50pm First Dates 12:55am It’s a Weird World 1:55am Her

7:00am 7:10am 8:00am 8:50am 9:50am 10:55am 11:55am 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:55pm 3:25pm 3:55pm 4:55pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm

10:00pm 11:00pm 11:05pm 12:25am 1:25am 1:30am

Goals of the 90s Magnum, P.I. The Chase The Sweeney Ironside Minder Magnum, P.I. The Chase Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas The Sweeney Minder Ironside Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Steve Mcqueen: Motorcycle Movie Star From Russia with Love FYI Daily From Russia with Love Bullitt FYI Daily Bullitt

9:05am 9:15am 9:35am 9:50am 10:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm

2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 1:55am

Wissper Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Toot the Tiny Tugboat Bananas in Pyjamas The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs 5 News Lunchtime Eamonn and Ruth: How the Other Half Lives Home and Away Neighbours NCIS The Good Witch’s Charm 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight World’s Tallest Towers The Cars That Made Britain Great Carry on Caravanning When Magic Goes Horribly Wrong Super Casino

10:15am Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 10:35am Terminator Genisys 12:45pm Ant-Man 2:45pm King Arthur 4:55pm Smokey and the Bandit II 6:50pm Terminator Genisys 9:00pm Ant-Man 11:00pm Bloodsport 12:40am King Arthur 3:00am Close Range

8:20am 10:10am 11:50am 1:30pm 3:20pm 5:35pm 7:15pm 9:00pm 11:10pm

Jersey Girl Hot Shots! Part Deux Office Space The Wedding Ringer Ted 2 The Simpsons Movie The Inbetweeners 2 Ted 2 Dumb and Dumber To 1:10am The Wedding Ringer 3:00am The Cable Guy 4:45am Eddie Murphy: Raw

7:00am 7:45am 8:10am 8:40am 9:10am 9:40am 10:05am 10:35am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 12:40am

Charmed Hollyoaks Stage School Coach Trip Animals Unleashed Animals Unleashed 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 How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Animals Unleashed Animals Unleashed The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Stage School Rush Hour Die Hard The Big Bang Theory

8:35am The Benefactor 10:15am Bound by Blood 11:50am The Forgotten Kingdom 1:35pm Daddy’s Home 3:20pm Bridge of Spies 5:50pm Frog Kingdom 7:30pm Grandma Drama about a sharp-tongued septuagenarian who comes to the aid of her pregnant teenage granddaughter.

9:00pm Bridge of Spies 11:30pm Daddy’s Home A mild-mannered stepdad and bad boy biological father battle for parental supremacy.

1:10am Some Kind of Hate 2:40am Pandemic 4:20am The Benefactor Drama about a guiltwracked philanthropist who meddles in the lives of a young couple.

FRIDAY TV

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am 8:30am 10:30am 10:45am 11:00am 11:15am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:15pm 1:30pm 7:00pm 1:30am 2:30am 3:30am 4:00am 4:30am 5:00am 5:15am

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Cricket Classic WWE Main Event NFL Highlights Super League Highlights Super League Gold Motorsport Mundial Ashes Best Days BPL Legends Bpl 100 Club NFL Highlights NFL Cricket Super League Gold Super League Gold BPL Legends Barclays Premier League Preview The Fantasy Football Club Football Carling-in Off the Bar The Fantasy Football Club Fnf - Everton/Palace Highlights Football Gold MLS Live Football Gold

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm James Martin: Home Comforts 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Rugby League 3:15pm Bargain Hunt 4:15pm Escape to the Country 5:00pm Final Score 6:10pm BBC News 6:20pm Regional News 6:25pm Weather 6:30pm Pointless 7:20pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:25pm The National Lottery: Five Star Family Reunion 10:15pm Casualty 11:05pm BBC News 11:20pm Weather 11:25pm Match of the Day 12:45am The NFL Show 1:15am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:20am BBC News

7:00am The Women’s Football Show 7:35am From This Day Forward 9:05am Berlin Express 10:30am Golf 1:00pm Great British Menu 1:30pm Great British Menu 2:00pm Great British Menu 2:30pm Homes Under the Hammer 3:15pm Nature’s Weirdest Events 4:15pm Flog It! 5:10pm Hairy Bikers Chicken and Egg 6:10pm Gardeners’ World 7:10pm Inside the Commons 8:10pm The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 8:40pm Dad’s Army 9:10pm Betjeman and Me: Rick Stein’s Story 10:00pm Railway Nation: Across Britain in a Day 11:00pm Performance Live: Kate Tempest 12:00am Poets at the BBC 1:00am Live at the Apollo

8:00pm Lost Kingdoms of South America 9:00pm Clydebuilt: The Ships That Made the Commonwealth Documentary exploring the stories of four ships built on the River Clyde.

10:00pm Beck 11:30pm Do We Really Need the Moon?

12:30am Horizon Special 1:30am Top of the Pops Simon Bates presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 6th May 1982.

2:05am Top of the Pops 2:40am Top of the Pops 3:20am Do We Really Need the Moon?

Space scientist and lunar fanatic Dr Maggie AderinPocock explores people’s intimate relationship with the moon.

7:00am 10:25am 10:30am 12:20pm 1:20pm

7:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:45am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:30pm The X Factor 2:30pm The Xtra Factor Live 3:30pm Ninja Warrior UK 4:30pm The Bachelor 5:30pm FYI Daily 5:35pm The Bachelor 6:25pm Nanny McPhee 7:25pm FYI Daily 7:30pm Nanny McPhee 8:20pm Kindergarten Cop 9:20pm FYI Daily 9:25pm Kindergarten Cop 10:30pm The Xtra Factor Live 11:30pm Celebrity Juice 12:20am Family Guy 12:50am Family Guy 1:20am Family Guy 1:50am American Dad! 2:20am American Dad! 2:45am Mom 3:10am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 3:30am Planet’s Funniest Animals 3:55am Teleshopping

7:00am 7:10am 8:00am 9:05am

1:30pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:15pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 12:05am

12:25am

CITV ITV News Murder, She Wrote Judge Rinder ITV News and Weather River Monsters Tipping Point The Chase The X Factor Ninja Warrior UK Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed!

Go for It The X Factor Newzoids The Jonathan Ross Show ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast.

Columbo: Agenda for Murder

10:20am 11:20am 11:25am 12:25pm 1:35pm 1:40pm 2:55pm 3:55pm 4:55pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 12:00am 2:00am 2:30am 2:55am 3:30am

Movies Now Where the Heart is Where the Heart is The Return of Sherlock Holmes Carry on Screaming FYI Daily Carry on Screaming Les Miserables FYI Daily Les Miserables Rosemary and Thyme Rosemary and Thyme Agatha Christie’s Marple Midsomer Murders Doc Martin Midsomer Murders Lewis You’re Only Young Twice You’re Only Young Twice ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping Innovative, value-formoney products brought directly to you at home.

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

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Motorsport Mobil 1 The Grid Formula 1 The Morning Line Formula 1 Murray Walker Meets Jenson Button The Simpsons The Simpsons Gok’s Fill Your House for Free Channel 4 Racing Formula 1 Channel 4 News Grand Designs Walking Through Time 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Transcendence How I Live Now Hollyoaks Omnibus Kirstie’s Vintage Gems Kirstie Allsopp is challenged to create a fun bedroom for young girls Daisy-May and Amy. Location, Location, Location

7:00am Milkshake!

9:25am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10:00am The Saturday Show Live 12:05pm Police Interceptors 1:00pm Police Interceptors 2:00pm Police Interceptors 3:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 4:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 5:00pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

6:00pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

7:00pm 5 News 7:05pm NCIS 8:00pm NCIS 8:55pm NCIS: New Orleans 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Football on 5 11:00pm Football on 5 11:25pm Gotham 12:25am Gotham 1:15am Super Casino 4:10am Aircrash: Terror at Take-Off 5:00am Secrets of the SAS: 5:50am Wildlife SOS

Motorsport UK Bundesliga Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars All Quiet on the Western Front FYI Daily All Quiet on the Western Front The Green Berets FYI Daily The Green Berets Fishing Impossible Fierce Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey FYI Daily Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey A Dangerous Man FYI Daily A Dangerous Man Manny

7:00am The Day the Earth Stood Still 8:50am Eragon 10:40am Superman 2 12:55pm San Andreas 2:55pm Minority Report 5:25pm Poseidon 7:10pm The Day the Earth Stood Still 9:00pm San Andreas 11:00pm Minority Report 1:30am Underworld

8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:35am 11:05am 11:35am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 12:25am

7:00am 8:30am 10:05am 11:45am 1:30pm 3:05pm 5:35pm

7:15pm 11:45am Nutty Professor II: The Klumps 1:35pm The Bad Education Movie 3:15pm How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 5:15pm Failure to Launch 7:00pm The 40 Year Old Virgin 9:00pm The Bad Education Movie 10:40pm The Interview 12:40am Search Party 2:25am Billy Madison

9:00pm 11:30pm 1:10am 2:50am 4:20am

SATURDAY TV

Coach Trip Coach Trip Coach Trip Coach Trip Coach Trip How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy New Girl Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Die Hard 2 Wanted

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am

Grandma The Benefactor Daddy’s Home Girl on the Edge Frog Kingdom Bridge of Spies Careful What You Wish for Trouble brews when a wide-eyed teenager begins an affair with the seductive young wife of his wealthy neighbour.

Girl on the Edge A troubled teenage girl struggling to deal with the aftermath of a traumatic event is sent to an innovative treatment centre.

Bridge of Spies Daddy’s Home The Benefactor Some Kind of Hate Grandma

7:00am Cricket Classics 7:30am Sporting Greats 8:00am Cricket 9:00am Game Changers 9:30am Fnf Highlights 10:00am The Fantasy Football Club 11:00am Soccer A.M. 12:30pm Football 4:00pm Gillette Soccer Saturday 6:15pm Football 9:00pm Live Fight Night International 12:00am Cricket Classics 12:30am Sporting Greats 1:00am Football 3:00am MLS Live 5:00am Football Gold 5:15am Football Gold 5:30am Football Swansea City host Liverpool at the Liberty Stadium in the Premier League.

8:30am 8:45am 9:00am 10:00am 1:30pm 7:00pm 1:30am 1:45am

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Barclays Premier League Preview Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Heroes Live Ryder Cup Breakfast Ryder Cup - Live Ryder Cup - Live Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs A look back at some of sport’s greatest triumphs.

How the 1997 Ryder Cup Was Won A look back at The 1997 Ryder Cup at Valderrama.

Sporting Triumphs Wind the clock back to 2010 and take a look at recordbreaking jockey AP McCoy’s victory.

Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs

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7:00am Breakfast 8:40am Match of the Day 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Escape to the Country 3:00pm Ingenious Animals 4:00pm Points of View 4:15pm The Great British Bake Off 5:15pm Songs of Praise 5:50pm Animal Babies 6:50pm BBC News 7:05pm Regional News 7:10pm Weather 7:15pm Countryfile 8:15pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Poldark 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:50am Brooklyn’s Finest

7:00am Glorious Gardens From Above 7:45am Gardeners’ World 8:45am Countryfile 9:45am The Beechgrove Garden 10:15am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11:45am Golf 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm Reggie Yates: Touchdown USA 2:45pm NFL Live 7:00pm Rugby League 8:00pm Ireland with Simon Reeve 9:00pm Hunting the Nazi Gold Train 10:00pm Louis Theroux 11:15pm QI XL Panel-based quiz where it is more i mportant to be interesting than right.

12:00am Golf 2:00am Countryfile 2:55am Holby City 3:55am This is BBC Two

9:00pm Natural World 10:00pm Horizon Horizon follows the search for the smallest thing in the universe, a journey where things don’t just become smaller but also a whole lot weirder.

11:00pm The Sky at Night A look at the world of astronomy.

11:30pm Britain’s Star Men: Heroes of Astronomy 12:30am Lulu: Something to Shout About 2:00am Big Hits: TOTP 1964 to 1975 The biggest musical hits from the years 1964 to 1975.

3:30am Natural World The killer whale is one of the most feared predators in the ocean and most would consider it madness to enter the water with one.

7:00am Motor Sport Volkswagen Racing Cup The VW Racing Cup heads to Donington Park for the next round.

7:30am Triathlon 8:00am Formula 1 11:45am Sunday Brunch Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer host the chilled Sunday show with recipes and previews.

2:45pm Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty join forces for a third series at their endof-the-pier caff.

3:45pm The Simpsons 5:20pm Channel 4 News 5:50pm Formula 1 8:30pm Speed with Guy Martin 10:00pm Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls 11:00pm Gogglebox 12:05am Red Eye

7:00am Milkshake!

10:55am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:30am Football on 5 12:30pm Football on 5 1:00pm Fail Army 1:30pm The Hotel Inspector 2:30pm The Hotel Inspector 3:30pm A Knight’s Tale 6:05pm Now That’s Funny 7:05pm Penn and Teller: Fool Us in Vegas 8:00pm Ice Road Truckers 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm The Expendables 2 12:05am Total Recall 2:15am Super Casino 4:10am The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies Comedian and dog lover Alan Davies follows the work of RSPCA officers around the country.

5:00am Criminals Caught on Camera 5:50am Wildlife SOS Documentary series about the work of dedicated animal lovers.

7:00am CITV 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Bear Grylls Survival School 11:00am Peston on Sunday 12:00pm Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 12:30pm Chopping Block 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:35pm Judge Rinder 2:35pm Victoria 3:35pm The X Factor 5:05pm Tipping Point 6:05pm Doc Martin 7:05pm Local News and Weather 7:15pm ITV News and Weather 7:30pm The Chase Celebrity Special 8:30pm The X Factor 10:00pm Victoria 11:05pm ITV News and Weather 11:20pm Peston on Sunday 12:15am Rugby Highlights 1:10am Jackpot 4:00am Motorsport UK

7:00am You’ve Been Framed!

7:20am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:05am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:00pm The X Factor 2:30pm The Xtra Factor Live 3:30pm You’ve Been Framed!

4:05pm Kangaroo Jack 5:05pm FYI Daily 5:10pm Kangaroo Jack 5:55pm Despicable Me 6:55pm FYI Daily 7:00pm Despicable Me 7:50pm The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 8:50pm FYI Daily 8:55pm The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 10:00pm The Xtra Factor Live 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 1:00am American Dad! 1:25am American Dad! 1:50am The Cleveland Show 2:15am The Cleveland Show 2:40am Dating in the Dark

7:00am 9:00am 10:05am 11:05am

7:00am World Cup Rivalries: England v Argentina 7:20am Storage Wars Texas 7:40am Storage Wars Texas 8:10am The Classic Car Show Documentary looking at the phenomenon of the classic car.

9:10am Motogp Highlights 10:10am Scarborough Gold Cup Highlights 11:15am MSA British Touring Car Championship 7:30pm Goodwood Revival 8:30pm Mr. Bean 9:00pm Rugby 10:00pm Car Crash Britain Caught on Camera 11:00pm Cliffhanger 12:10am FYI Daily 12:15am Cliffhanger 1:15am Steve Mcqueen: Motorcycle Movie Star 2:15am Pawn Stars 2:45am Pawn Stars 3:10am Hell on Wheels 4:00am Teleshopping

11:10am Superman IV: The Quest for Peace 12:45pm The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2:45pm Night at the Museum 4:40pm Troy 7:25pm Rush Hour 2 9:00pm The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 11:00pm Walking Tall 12:35am Kite

1:10pm 2:15pm 3:55pm 6:10pm 7:10pm 7:15pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 1:10am 2:10am 3:00am 4:00am 4:05am 4:50am 5:40am

Inspector Morse Heartbeat Heartbeat Agatha Christie’s Marple Rosemary and Thyme Columbo A Touch of Frost Carry on Again, Doctor FYI Daily Carry on Again, Doctor Midsomer Murders It’ll be Alright on the Night Another life Wire in the Blood Wire in the Blood The Three Musketeers FYI Daily The Three Musketeers May the Best House Win May the Best House Win

8:00am The Jewel of the Nile 9:50am Into the Woods: Stage to Screen 10:20am The Benchwarmers 11:55am Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion 1:35pm Welcome to Me 3:15pm Pixels 5:10pm Click 7:10pm St. Vincent 9:00pm Pixels 11:00pm Welcome to Me 12:40am Ali G Indahouse 2:15am This is Where I Leave You

7:55am 8:25am 8:55am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 1:00pm 2:45pm 3:45pm 4:10pm 4:40pm 5:05pm 5:35pm 6:00pm 6:35pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm

11:05pm 12:10am 1:15am 2:20am 3:20am

Stage School Stage School Stage School Stage School Stage School Hollyoaks Omnibus Postman Pat: The Movie The Frozen Phenomenon The GoldbergsThe Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian Tattoo Fixers on Holiday Body Fixers Rude Tube Containment Empire

7:00am The Benefactor 8:45am The Top Ten Show 2016 9:00am Girl on the Edge 10:45am Frog Kingdom 12:30pm Bridge of Spies 3:00pm Victor Frankenstein 5:00pm Bridget Jones: Renee Zellweger’s Baby 5:30pm Girl on the Edge A troubled teenage girl struggling to deal with the aftermath of a traumatic event is sent to an innovative treatment centre.

True-life drama with Peter Coyote.

7:15pm Daddy’s Home 9:00pm Victor Frankenstein 11:00pm Bridge of Spies 1:30am Daddy’s Home A mild-mannered stepdad and bad boy biological father battle for parental supremacy.

3:10am Some Kind of Hate

SUNDAY TV

7:00am Football’s Greatest 7:30am Football’s Greatest Teams 8:00am Football 8:30am Football 9:00am Football 9:30am Football 10:00pm Football 11:00am The Sunday Supplement 12:30pm Goals on Sunday 2:30pm Live Nissan Super Sunday 5:15pm Live Nissan Super Sunday 8:00pm Ryder Cup - Live 1:30am Nissan Football Special 2:00am Nissan Football Special 2:30am Premier League Legends 3:00am The Premier League Years 5:00am Football’s Greatest 5:30am Football’s Greatest Teams A look at the success of the Brazilian national team at the 1958 and 1962 FIFA World Cups.

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OPINION & COMMENT

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When you’re hot you’re hot Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

THERE is always one member in any group of blokes, who stands out in the crowd through his style and personality.

‘Flash’ is a common adjective used to describe such individuals.

I am talking here of young men, and a time gone by when trouser waistlines got as low as the hips and that was it. Not shapeless strides that look as if they have an urgent appointment with your ankles.

The only builder’s bums you saw then, were um, well builder’s bums.

The resident ‘Jack the Lad’ in our group was Alan.

Alan had Italian antecedents and although he was brought up in England, he still retained a very slight but alluring accent. Alluring to the girls that is.

He took for granted his popularity with women, and whilst

PETER WYNGARDE: Always had a babe on his arm or in his Bentley Continental. the rest of us had to work hard to attract the opposite sex and continuously come up with new and corny chat-up lines, Alan would simply swagger

over to his target, lift his eyebrows suggestively, and he was in.

Even his swagger and eyebrow actions were delivered

with a Mediterranean accent.

A television series of the time was called ‘Department S’ and the main character, Jason King, was played by the

actor Peter Wyngarde.

This oily devil wore sharp suits and sported fashionable long hair and a Zapata moustache. And he always had a babe on his arm or in his Bentley Continental. Alan and Mr Wyngarde could have been brothers and attended the same school for smooth operators.

I stayed with my old friend in England recently, and nothing has changed.

Whilst age has been a bitter enemy of mine, it seems to have simply ignored Alan and moved on to richer pickings.

During my stay he would swan around wearing a granddad shirt, faded blue jeans held up with braces, and scuffed desert boots. And dammit, he looked great.

When I returned home it inspired me to buy a pair of braces on Playa Flamenca market and try to emulate the look.

The result was a fair photofit of what the father of Worzel Gummidge must have looked like. The Princess thought I had finally flipped.

But that’s the way it is with blokes like Alan. When you’re hot you’re hot, and if you’re not you’re not.

More cauldron than melting pot The All-Nite Images Wikimedia

John Smith Random thoughts...

THERE seems to be a major problem brewing between black and white people in the USA which is being highlighted through a wave of protests caused by the shooting of various African Americans over the past few months.

The latest in Charlotte, North Carolina, is particularly poignant as the both the person shot and the police officer who did the shooting were black.

But, as a number of people have said, if you put on the blue (uniform) then you might as well be white!

This phrase suggests there is a form of inbred racism within the police forces throughout the USA and the demonstrations are not just about the shootings but represent an overall distrust of authority and hundreds of years of pent-up hatred for the very fact that so many black Americans can trace their arrival on the continent to ancestors who were transported as slaves.

BLACK LIVES MATTER: Demonstrations are occurring across the USA. Whilst the Civil War was fought ostensibly to free the slaves, it has to be remembered that for a hundred years after the war, the American south still implemented its own form of Apartheid and this was generally accepted across the nation, hence the fact that during the two world wars, black only regiments were formed but with white officers and even black nurses were only allowed to minister to

black soldiers and German prisoners of war, who actually had more rights as prisoners than ‘free’ black soldiers.

The 1960s saw the freedom movement as promoted by Martin Luther King and a great deal was achieved during his short life but although the rights of black Americans were improved and many did break through the ‘glass ceiling,’ overall African Americans contin-

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OUR VIEW

Iván Salvía Wikimedia

Andalucian donkey.

Spain and animals IT is said that there are 12,000 events across Spain each year which involve animals suffering some form of harm. They are often associated with religious festivals which seems to be more than a little strange yet Spain also has one of the few political parties (PACMA) anywhere in the world which stands in elections in the name of animal protection.

Many expats are in favour of changing laws concerning bullfighting and the like but so are many Spanish. Councils all over Spain are beginning to tighten laws and ban bullfighting in an effort to change the views of the population.

It has to be remembered it’s relatively recent that Spain returned to democracy after nearly 40 years of a very traditionalist view and therefore things move slowly but they’re certainly moving in the right direction.

There are still examples of old hunting dogs being hung from trees when no longer needed. Dogs and kittens are dumped too but many Spaniards love to own dogs as pets and lavish a great deal of affection and quite a lot of money in looking after them.

Yes, there are expat charities looking after abandoned animals but they also receive support from Spanish contributors and there are Spanish charities as well who look after animals of all kinds.

One continued blot on the animal landscape however remains with donkeys such as those in Mijas Pueblo and it does seem people still treat working animals with less care and attention than pets.

Things are getting better and the expat community could and should recognise this even though there’s still a long way to go.

ue d to be a si gni f i cant par t of a huge underclass which is looked down upon by many white Americans.

Supposedly America is a polyglot cul t ur e and t her e ar e huge numbers of new Americans from Africa and South America flowing into the count r y whi ch, dur i ng times of recession, has helped to fuel animosity between the various ethnic groups.

It is quite interesting that Donald Trump has picked upon Mexicans and Moslems as his targets of interest and sensibly has said little about African Americans, many of w hom can pr obabl y t r ace t hei r American heritage further back than he can.

The USA is such an enormous country with such a large population of so m any di ver se backgrounds that it could be considered a number of different nations in one geographical area rather than a single nation under a common banNow we ner. want to Unless it manages to recognise hear your views. that skin colour does not denote a sub-species then the civil YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE unrest seen during 2016 will - YOUR OPINION not just continue but is likely to www.euroweeklynews.com escalate.

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5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Fishing Impossible 9:00pm Parking Wars 10:00pm The Forgotten Children 11:00pm ITV News 11:30pm Local News and Weather 11:40pm 100 Year Old Driver Rebooted 12:40am Murder, She Wrote 1:35am Jackpot247 4:00am Loose Women 4:50am Nightscreen

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7:00am Live ATP Beijing/Tokyo 5:00pm Premier League Legends 5:30pm Premier League Legends 6:00pm Football’s Greatest 6:30pm SPFL Round Up 7:00pm Premier League Review A look back at all of the best action from the latest round of fixtures in the 201617 Premier League.

8:00pm Live World Grand Prix Darts Day three of the Unibet World Grand Prix from Citywest Hotel in Dublin.

12:00am Sporting Mavericks A look at sport’s greatest mavericks those stars we love for more than just their talent.

12:30am Premier League Review 1:30am La Liga World 2:00am World Grand Prix Darts

Bridge of Spies Girl on the Edge The Benefactor Backtrack A grieving shrink tormented by the ghosts of his past retreats to his hometown to unearth a sinister truth. Tense horrorthriller with Adrien Brody and Sam Neill.

Victor Frankenstein The classic gothic horror gets a revamp as a medical student (James McAvoy) and his hunchback assistant (Daniel Radcliffe) let their imaginations run wild in the lab.

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All his own work Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

NO surprises in the Basque and Galician elections. The PNV nationalists squeaked home in the Basque region and will need an ally for an overall majority.

Alberto Nuñez Feijoo (pictured), as predicted, was re-elected with an overall majority in Galicia and there were self-congratulatory smiles all round in the Partido Popular.

It was no coincidence Feijoo took great care during the election campaign not to be seen with Rajoy or the PP hierarchy because the Galicia result was not a PP victory. It was Feijoo’s triumph and Feijoo’s alone (get it Mariano?).

No means no HOW does Pedro Sanchez feel now? Last Sunday’s regional elections were going to show which way the wind blew, and they did:

Barbie sits tight RITA BARBERA, ex-mayor of Valencia City and still a senator, is under investigation by the Supreme Court for alleged money-laundering. Nine former Partido Popular councillors are being investigated for the same offence but this is only the tip of a very grubby iceberg.

Barbera reluctantly succumbed to party pressure and severed her ties with the PP but remains superglued to her Senate seat. Mariano Rajoy shrugged off the political farce by explaining that Barbera no longer belongs to the party and he has no authority over her. Not the wisest admission, since Barbera’s alleged misdeeds occurred while she was inside the party and it is damningly obvious that Rajoy had no authority over her then, either.

the PSOE lost seven seats in the Basque elections and four in Galicia. The party suffered its worst defeats in almost 40 years in both regions and were overtaken by Podemos and En Marea.

Sanchez understood ‘no’ when he said it during Mariano Rajoy’s investiture attempts but doesn’t recognise the word when he hears it. Voters – not the paid-up party members that Sanchez listens to most – said ‘no’ to him in December, they said it in June and now they’ve said it again in September.

Nowhere to sit C IU D A D A N O S fa ile d to w in a seat in either Galicia or the Basque Region. That’s a shabby way to thank Albert Rivera for putting the electorate before his own political ambitions by trying to help first Sanchez and later Rajoy to form a government.

Further proof that being decent is not an advantage in Spanish politics, but a drawback.

ALBERTO NUÑEZ FEIJOO: Triumphed in Galicia.

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but can be made even more so by including a few people who are on your wavelength. So busy have you been on the more mundane aspects of life that the ‘big picture’ may have faded into the background.

With your enthusiasm socially at a peak, now is the time to get involved with anything that takes your fancy. A project involving music or painting will give you the chance to make new friends.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) This week will see more progress on a health issue. Maybe you have recently given up something or taken to the gym.

Recent weeks may have conspired to upset your best efforts. It is never too late to make a fresh start, though, especially right now. Someone who gives your confidence a boost also leads you to believe that anything is possible.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Don’t chance your plans being disrupted by ill health. Get any problems sorted out now even if you think they are ‘nothing’. When you are feeling good it is easy to take that for granted.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Avoid like the plague people who would dampen your spirit.

It may not be deliberate but, if you are near repressed or depressed people, it may rub off.

Find positive, active people to be near. If you have not started a form of exercise, then now is as good a time as any. Make it group activity if you want more social contacts.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) An authority figure may also be seen as a possible romantic attachment. Your talents and charm serve you well when approaching this person.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There are moments of boundless energy which really urge you to ‘get up and go’. Make use of this at work, where most progress is to be made this week. Be you a politician, pensioner or anyone in between, the opportunities are there to be had. Slow progress on the love front should not see you fretting.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Romance will find you this week if only you are in the right frame of mind. You may be inclined to refuse festive social gatherings that hold no prospects for you, but don't close the door on anything. The right kind of companions are sometimes found in the strangest places.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Keeping up the activity level physically is really in your best interests this week. It is a pivotal point where your resolutions in this area could fail. With life very busy, it is still important to retain your priorities.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Bring more zip to your life by putting the spotlight on your health.

Getting out and about lifts the spirits, while perking up the diet with new foods brightens the system. As energy levels come up this week, be aware of what is happening around you.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your mind is positively buzzing with ideas. There has been so much progress in your personal life during the past year that it is hard to believe.

However, you are capable of being very dynamic and single-minded.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Does someone in the family need your attention? Don't begrudge time spent with them, even if you are busy. Consider what you would want others to do if you were in the same position. After all, you love a challenge so see this as a bit of a juggling act.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The chance to travel seems exciting

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‘HE PAID OVER SIXTEEN THOUSAND POUNDS FOR VICTORIA’S LINEN KNICKERS THINKING THEY WERE MRS BECKHAMS!’

Mon - 25 18 C Tues - 26 18 S Wed - 26 18 S

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

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Quick Across 1 Easy (6) 3 Convenient (6) 8 Most immense (7) 10 Reigns (5) 11 Perhaps (5) 12 Sanction (7) 13 Experiences pain (5) 15 Angry (5) 20 Check closely (7) 22 Commence (5) 24 Bring up (5) 25 Daybreak (7) 26 Modest (6) 27 Bonbons (6) Down 1 Extremely serious (6) 2 Wed (5) 4 Discard as worthless (5) 5 Comes after (7) 6 Pay attention to a sound (6) 7 Water vapour (5) 9 Occurrence (5)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 7 represents Z and 20 represents G, so fill in Z every time the figure 7 appears and G every time the figure 20 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

1 Springs, 4 Spots, 7 Reads, 9 Avarice, 10 Assails, 11 Elate, 12 Sashes, 14 Adrift, 18 Slate, 20 Amnesia, 22 Adamant, 23 Slaps, 24 Siege, 25 Solvent.

Down: 1 Streams, 2 Reaps, 3 Sparse, 4 Spate, 5 Origami, 6 Sieve, 8 Smile, 13 Swanage, 15 Danes, 16 Transit, 17 Faiths, 18 Snags, 19 Evade, 21 Stale.

QUICK Across: 14 Radioactive metallic element (7) 16 Red-breasted bird (5) 17 Look for (6) 18 Lowest amount (5)

English - Spanish

1 Belgium, 5 Allow, 8 Escaped, 9 React, 10 Disco, 11 Selfish, 12 Busier, 14 Laughs, 17 Narrows, 19 Sweet, 22 Frogs, 23 Earlier, 24 Tasks, 25 Praises.

19 Goes in (6) 21 Perfection (5) 23 Someone who shows the way (5)

Down:

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

1 Blend, 2 Locks, 3 Improve, 4 Modest, 5 April, 6 Leaping, 7 Watches, 12 Benefit, 13 Serious, 15 Austria, 16 Asleep, 18 Oasis, 20 Exits, 21 Turns.

Across 1 Wash house (8) 7 Monedas (5) 8 Suit (for man) (5) 10 Costra (medical) (4) 11 To gnaw (4) 14 Opaque (5) 15 Down (physical movement) (5) 16 Teacher (in secondary school) (8)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Sandpaper, 8 Until, 9 Abeja, 10 Push, 11 Cosa, 15 Equal, 17 Amigo, 18 Balonmano.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION Down 2 Goddaughter (7) 3 También (4) 4 Eastern (side, part) (4) 5 Remolacha (8) 6 Tijeras (8) 9 Aguacate (7) 12 Mole (animal) (4) 13 Puerta (de jardín, ciudad) (4)

Hexagram

Down: 2 Antes, 3 Doll, 4 Abad, 5 Eye, 6 Puppies, 7 Cazador, 12 Onion, 13 Also, 14 Farm, 16 Uva.

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

BATEAU BRIDGE BRUTAL CHISEL DECEIT DEFACE ENABLE EXCUSE FREEST GAZING

GHETTO GRILLE HEREBY HOARSE NEATER PELLET SLEIGH SPECIE (10) USABLE

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Penmen 2 Torque 3 Citron 4 Center 5 Potent 6 Potato 7 Second 8 Tragic 9 Entice 10 Decant 11 Teeing 12 Instep 13 Attain 14 Tissue 15 Entire 16 Chaise 17 Speech 18 Either 19 Inhere

Across 1 Declines kitchen items (5) 4 Lover is married, sadly (7) 8 Tenderising mixture for recipe items (11) 9 Go to the next page for an apple pastry (8) 10 Warm up for a preliminary race (4) 12 Spirit label beginning to yellow (6) 13 Says there is nothing in bad habits (6) 16 Article about a piece of ground (4) 18 May be in bars in Australian city (8) 21 Environmentally friendly tradesman?

(11) 22 Some Arthurian legend lessons are boring (7) 23 Listener gets directions and wins (5) Down 1 Change the work period (5) 2 I regain building in West Africa (7) 7 Discounts are best organised (7) 3 Celestial bodies initially lacking 11 Make sense of prisoner’s right (8) banned substances (8) 12 Blackberry bush discovered by 4 Remains in taxicab I'd escaped in (6) bishop on a leisurely walk (7) 5 Herb makes cash (4) 14 English poet found tea around the 6 Girl got up about one (5) middle of saucers (7)

15 Parts of trees and of elephants (6) 17 Cutting Guardian leader is penned by two journalists (5) 19 Laser treatment for noblemen (5) 20 Inheritance from Plantagenet line (4)

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drinks, eating five portions of fruit and veg a day, and reducing alcohol intake will all help your heart.

• Move your heart: Stay active as regular exercise will reduce your risk of heart disease.

Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise five times a week. This doesn’t have to mean hitting the gym; playing, walking and even doing the housework

HEART HEALTH: Look after your heart and get checked out at Medcare.

count as long as you put the effort in.

• Love your heart: Show your heart you really love it by quitting smoking.

Stopping smoking is the single best thing you can do to improve your heart health. So, don’t delay, quit today.

To find out about the state of your heart, and to get more valuable advice on improving your heart health, book your heart health check with Medcare by calling 966 860 258 or email doctors@medcarespain.com the offer is valid until the end of October.

Medcare Benijofar and Alfaz del Pi Tel: 966 860 258 Visit: www.medcarespain.com Email: doctors@medcarespain.com

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Ask the Optician: How do contact lenses work?

Mike Stone, Store Director, Specsavers Opticas Calpe Contact lenses are really popular in the summer, when people want to play sports, enjoy nights out and wear fashion sunglasses, so in this month’s article we wanted to give you an overview about what they are, how they work and how you can care for them.

WHAT are contact lenses? Contact lenses are very thin, domed discs made up of complex plastic materials. They are positioned in front of the transparent outer layer of the eye called the cornea to focus images onto the retina at the back of the eye in the same way that a spectacle lens does. They stay in place by floating on the film of tear fluid covering the surface of the eye and are practically invisible when worn.

Who can use them? Contact lenses are available to correct most conditions for which glasses are prescribed, including long and short sight, presbyopia and astigmatism and almost everyone can use them comfortably and safely. However, the type of lenses you choose must be the right ones for your particular lifestyle and take into

account any conditions you may have.

What are the most popular type of lenses? Soft contact lenses are very pliable and soft, which makes them easy to get used to and comfortable to wear, although they do need careful handling. Soft contact lenses cannot be dislodged very easily from the eye so they are ideal for sport. Because they are easy to wear, they are suitable for occasional use and even people with sensitive eyes can usually wear soft contact lenses successfully.

How should you care for them? Keep them really clean, read the instructions carefully and make sure you follow them properly in order to avoid complications and make sure you are replacing them as frequently as necessary.

Specsavers Opticas has five stores on the Costa Blanca which offer contact lens health checks, lifestyle advice and also a free trial so you can make sure that the lenses suit you before you buy. Find your nearest store www.specsavers.es

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Slimmer spouses BEING married could help you stay slim.

A Japanese study of people with type two diabetes revealed that single people were twice as likely to become overweight than those who were married. The researchers also found that married men were less likely to suffer metabolic syndrome; a combination of diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity.

The findings were presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes meeting in Munich. The researchers said living with a husband or wife was the ‘most fundamental’ form of social support and that people in a loving relationship were more likely to eat healthily, take their medication, and go to the doctor if they are sick.

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Ask The Doctor

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GETTING HITCHED: Could be the key to staying slim.

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte.

DEPRESSION is far more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days. When you’re depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months.

Some people still think that depression is trivial and not a genuine health condition, but they’re wrong. Depression is a real illness with real symptoms, and is definitely not a sign of weakness or something you can ‘snap out of ’ by ‘pulling yourself together.’

The good news is that with the right treatment and support, most people are able to make a full recovery.

What are the symptoms of depression?

Depression is a mood disorder, which translates into a state of severe psychological and biological slump alongside feelings of exclusion. It manifests itself through psychological (lack of interest, sadness, hopelessness, low self-esteem) and physical symptoms (loss of appetite, loss of weight, fatigue, sleep disturbances with periods of insomnia and lethargy).

What causes it?

Depression can be due to genetic factors, migraines, thyroid disorders, some diseases such as diabetes, or changes in one’s personal situation that could cause them stress or anxiety.

How is it treated?

Once depression is diagnosed the patient should start treatment

which in most cases is a combined drug therapy together with counselling.

It is very important that before the patient begins any therapy, they are informed by their doctor of the duration of the treatment, the benefits they will achieve and side effects that may develop.

How I can get help for others (family/friends?)

To get help for others who, for whatever reason do not want to see a specialist, there are associations of people with psychiatric disorders that could help convince the person to go to the doctor.

Caution should be taken at all times so that the person with depression is not seen as being forced since they could respond by rejecting any further help.

Your family doctor could also help with this problem.

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

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Hemmed in on all sides Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man THIS week I’ve been grumpy over a few things, some I’ve mentioned before in passing. Our daughter was here last weekend and she likes to go to the beach so we went. After waking up from my afternoon nap I asked who would like an ice cream. Both Mrs S and Dr S (sorry, proud dad!) said yes so I set off to buy some.

I bought three Magnums and was shocked to see the size of these mightily named ice creams. I thought they’d made a mistake and given me bite-size ones but was assured this was the actual size they now are. Well, it’s a diabolical liberty! I discovered, thanks to Google, they’d shrunk by up to 13 per cent to make sure they’re no more than 250 calories.

How kind of Unilever to worry about my health but not my bank balance as the price stayed the same. What a load of cobblers. The truth is more like some suit in accounting has gone to someone in marketing and said ‘come up with a bull s**t idea for us to put prices up’ and the genius came up this under the guise of helping big fat diabetics like me

and stick-insect ladies like my daughter.

Note to big companies: if you want to put prices up, put them up. Don’t nick a bit off your product and try to disguise what you’ve done. It’s crafty and underhand but, of course, you know that and don’t give a monkey’s!

Here’s a bit of homework for you. Google and see how many companies have shrunk their products but not reduced the price pro rata. You will be unpleasantly surprised.

Second thing is motor scooter riders, again! For information, the yellow box at the end of my car parked in the rare disabled bay, and the car parked behind, is there so I can get my wheelchair out the boot. IT’S NOT FOR YOU SELFISH, INCONSIDERATE PRATS TO PARK YOUR SCOOTER! OK? I had one this week so close I could not even manoeuvre my car out. I was tempted to smash into it but decided to hold my hand on the hooter until the owner appeared or the police turned up. After a few minutes the owner turned up and was upset when I verbally abused him. At no time did he apologise. He just came out with the usual claptrap he was only sitting across the road having a drink and he would move it now. Not the point!

By the way, when at Carrefour look at the motorbikes and scooters parked alongside cars in disabled bays making it hard to even open doors. Am I overreacting or am I right?

Let me know: mikesenker@gmail.com.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Rules for cyclists 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.

MOST road users say they have witnessed a bicycle rider going through a red light or riding on the pavement and this always raises the same question; are they allowed to do this and is it legal?

The simple answer is no.

In terms of law, once a bike is being ridden it is classed as a vehicle and therefore covered by the same rules and laws as a car, truck, bus or any other vehicle on the road.

It is only when the rider dismounts and walks with the bike is it considered otherwise. In this instance, the person has become a pedestrian. It is for this reason why cyclists are not permitted to ride across a zebra crossing as you would not expect a car to do that.

The rider must therefore dismount before crossing.

Listening to music using headphones or a mobile phone when riding a bike are prohibited in the same way as for other vehicles. Consuming more

than the prescribed limit of alcohol or using drugs before cycling is also not allowed.

Some of the most common infractions made by cyclists is for not having a bell on the bike. This can incur a fine of €80. For having faulty or no brakes also carries a fine of €80; for not stopping at traffic lights you can be fined €200 as well as for not giving way at a junction, having no lights, having too many lights and failing to wear high visibility clothing. For riding under the influence of alcohol you can be fined €500.

CYCLING CHAT: Using a mobile phone is prohibited.

For more news and articles visit www.n332.es or search N332 on Facebook.

Choosing the president ONE of our owners has queried the article ‘Who shall be president’ in the EWN dated Sept 7, 2016. The owner emailed a copy of the ‘Horizontal Law.’ He questions your answer about electing a president by lot from full-time residents and not from all owners. Has the text below been superseded or does it still stand?

“If no candidate presents himself or herself for election as president, the Horizontal Property Law lays down that the president may be chosen by lottery. The names of all owners are put in a hat, and the lucky (or unlucky) name chosen becomes president for the year.”

J.B. (Costa Blanca) of the owners.’ Your THE Law of questioner has a freehand Horizontal PropDavid Searl English description of the erty states in Article l3.2 You and the Law Law, which is basically that: “The president shall in Spain correct. However, the abbe chosen from among sence of one word makes shall be compulsory…” the owners in the Coma big difference in this This is a direct translation munity by election or by case. The full-time resifrom Spanish to English. turns in rotation or by dents can protest.

The law does not say, ‘all drawing lots. Acceptance 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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Gurkha Palace: The best place for Indian-Nepalese cuisine GURKHA PALACE is frequently described by those who have eaten there as the best Indian-Nepalese restaurant in the Alicante area.

Most people know what Indian food tastes like but Nepalese food is far less known. In general, these dishes are less spicy and not as thick as Indian food, as vegetables are chopped rather than made into a paste. Sugar is not usually added so some regard them as healthier and more natural dishes.

Lal, the owner of Gurkha Palace, was born in Singapore to Nepalese parents, his father being a Ghurkha soldier. Before moving to Spain 15 years ago he lived

in various places, including Germany and Portugal. He also lived in the UK for two years.

He describes their dishes as something between Nepalese and Indian cuisine, so there’s something to keep both curry traditionalists and those looking for something new, happy.

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Prices are reasonable and it’s a great place for larger groups as Lal is usually on hand to offer a discount.

Takeaways are also available at discounted prices.

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The restaurant is located on Javea’s Arenal beach on Avenida la Pla No 7.

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VITAL FUNDS: U3A members handing over the cheque.

Keeping up their support

By Keith Baker FOLLOWING the U3A Oliva’s big summer party last June the proceeds of the raffle, €525, was presented to the ‘Make a Smile’ charity in Relleu, which supports 24 young adults with severe learning difficulties and 10 children who have been removed from unsafe situations.

Although theoretically funded by Social Services, the unit has received no money recently, carers are unpaid and

food supplies are permanently in crisis, so the work of the dedicated volunteers of this charity is vital.

By a combination of fundraising and self-sufficiency projects they are doing an amazing job, producing and selling olive oil, eggs, and home grown vegetables from their extensive small holding, where the children and young adults live and help with the farm work and animals.

The craft workshops for the young

adults are equally inspiring, with all manner of recycled materials being converted into decorative and useful objects.

Members of U3A Oliva are looking forward to returning next month for a wonderful lunch provided from the local farm produce.

Volunteers, sponsors and donations are always welcome.

More information about the project can be found at www.makeasmile.es and about Oliva U3A at www.u3a-oliva.org.

Calling all cyclists HERE’S an opportunity to enjoy cycling and raise much-needed funds in the famous Downhill Bike Ride ‘Ride for Tasha.’

Natasha Lynch is an incredible young lady aged 23.

Her life has been blighted by an acute auto-immune disease with massive added complications. This is a chance for the community to help her.

The 20km sponsored ride

will take you through some great countryside, starting and finishing in Finestrat Village.

All cyclists are welcome: individuals, teams or clubs, young or old. Bikes and helmets can be provided. Sponsorship forms are available from Giving4Giving shops in La Nucia, Altea and Finestrat.

To book a place, or for more information, call Gary on 603 137 697.

A chance to say thanks FOLLOWING requests for an opportunity to donate the Civil Protection and Bomberos Voluntarios de Balcon al Mar held a Day of Solidarity to raise funds on Saturday, September 24 in the Placa de la Constitucio. Entertainment was also provided.

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EQUIPMENT SUPPORT: ‘HELP’ing out the Red Cross.

Ambulance equipment

By Keith Baker EARLIER this year HELP of Denia and Marina Alta purchased €500 worth of Red Cross lottery tickets, hoping for a ‘big win’ which would enable them to re-donate!

They also asked the Red Cross how else HELP could assist, and were informed there was a need for special ruck-

sacks containing essential first aid equipment which could be easily carried to and from incidents in their ambulances.

To this end HELP set about obtaining these items and members of the HELP Committee visited the staff of the Red Cross in Denia to see first-hand the equipment, now in use.

Ana Belen Quintanar Sanchez, president of the Red

Cross in Denia, expressed gratitude and explained how vital this kind of equipment is if they are to carry on with the much needed and appreciated work they do in the Marina Alta.

If you would like to be involved in the work of HELP and become a member, please visit their website www.helpof denia.com or their Facebook Page ‘Help of DAMA.’

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Although there are many places to get your air conditioning unit from, Reliable Air Conditioning deal in Triple A+ units and inverters which end up saving you money. Prices start from 590â‚Ź + IVA with free installation and there are always different offers on. If you already have air conditioning installed, then the team also provide servicing and re-gassing.

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IT is certainly a valid question now the winter months are descending upon us. By the end of September, boiling hot summer temperatures are gone and our swimming pools tend to drop three degrees a day as soon as temperatures fall below 20 degrees at night.

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Leather care

By Eleanor Hawkins LEATHER sofas and other items of furniture require special care to keep them in good condition.

The first thing to do to avoid them deteriorating fast is to make sure they are put in the right place. Direct sunlight and heat (be it from the sun or radiators) will not only dry out your prize possession and cause it to crack but will also make the colour fade very quickly.

Leather needs monthly treatment with a specific oil or wax

product to keep it supple but in a fix, a general moisturising lotion from the bathroom is better than nothing. This will keep it shiny and flexible.

Any marks or stains should be cleaned before waxing though to avoid them sticking.

Alcohol and solvents will damage the colour and reduce shine so should be avoided, and any new product should be tested in an out-of-sight spot before use.

For tough stains, try rubbing with a piece of cotton wool doused in beer or beaten egg for light coloured leather.

SUPPLE SOFA: Treat monthly to keep it shiny and flexible.

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Financial Capability CAPABILITY BROWN, the famous English landscape gardener, was very well paid for his efforts, earning more than ÂŁ500m, new research on his only surviving account book revealed.

The book reveals during his most productive period, when he’s estimated to have transformed more than 500,000 acres of land in at least 250 sites for wealthy clients including the king and six prime ministers, he earned vast amounts. He had to pay contractors to do the work, but it still left him very wealthy.

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DOGS that ritualistically scratch and lick could be indicating there’s an allergic reaction to food or an ingredient in the food. If the body defence mechanisms are in action, this will trigger off cells, which release histamine.

In dogs, these cells are located mostly on feet, legs, around the ears, eyes and nose, on the root of the tail and on the chest and abdomen. Frantic licking or scratching in these areas, especially after eating, will eventually damage skin leaving it open to infection.

Some behaviours are so extreme they don’t want to sleep. It’s now been

proven, according to Andrew Luescher, director of the Purdue University of animal behaviour, these compulsive disorders seem linked with genetics, increased endorphins and altered levels of neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly serotonin and dopamine.

Tail chasing and chewing in Bull Terriers, flank sucking in Dobermans, hind end licking and sucking in Schnauzers is well reported as is imaginary flies that dogs chase.

If your animal scratches or licks excessively speak to your vet who’ll be able to determine if it’s an allergic re-

action to food or if there’s a medical cause. Parasites, skin problems, arthritis or liver disease could cause excessive licking; and bowel/anal problems need checked.

Some vets will refer to a canine behaviourist to enable study of a particular behaviour to see if it’s a learned response. If physical causes and learned behaviours are ruled out, a vet or animal behaviourist takes a detailed history to try to establish the trigger.

Common causes include a new baby or spouse in the family, moving house, holidays like Christmas (when they get

less attention), children going off to boarding school, less exercise, frustration at being left alone/in too small an area, being confined for too long; and harsh or inconsistent punishment.

Owners shouting ‘Stop licking’ is enough to cause conflict in the mind of a pet. Reduce stress levels by maintaining regular schedules like feeding at set times, exercise and consistent use of commands followed by immediate reward of ‘Good dog.’

Sometimes drug therapy is required to correct imbalances in the brain, it’s difficult with behaviour change alone.

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FOUND in a rescue home in France, Duke has been living with his owner Susan for eight years. He quickly adapted to his new life in the country, with freedom to roam around the large garden, a comfortable home and a kind family.

Over the years Susan adopted three other rescue dogs, so Duke now has a fur family of his own to care for. And he does: he is the leader without any doubt, guiding the others and helping with the training.

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Recently, Duke’s owner had to travel for a couple of weeks

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She was concerned about leaving because one of the dogs was only recently rescued and even after two months she was still finding it difficult to act on Susan’s commands. The sitter and owner spent two whole days together with the dogs before Susan left for her trip.

When in the first couple of days the sitter, an experienced dog handler, took time trying to get Perle, the newest member of the family, to come in the house at night, Duke would

sometimes leave his bed and literally round up Perle chasing her into the house. So Duke became the sitter’s best friend.

Teamwork!

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I BUY RECORDS 50’s to the 90’s. Best prices for good records. Tel: 622 750 117 / 962 851 809 (244787)

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DAMP www.dryzone-espana.com We are the longest established Damp Proofing company in Spain. We can cure Rising Damp, leaking Flat Roof or Terrace problems quickly & safely. We can make your Underbuild Dry. Villa Paint Due! We can protect your villa & stop PENETRATING DAMP with a Protective Coating. Call us for a survey now; Tel: 634 322 672 (232365)

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TREE SPECIALIST: Cut and removal of Palm / Pine trees.

Size not a problem. Also dangerous & difficult work. Garden cleaning and gravelling.

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COINS. English. Pre 1936.

Good condition. Single pieces/collections. Tel 602 212 215 (236561)

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LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH/ELECTRICIAN/CA RPENTER for emergency safe opening. Altea area, call Michael Rice: 686 513 510 or Calpe area Sean Gannnon: 667 507 630 (244778)

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DEBT COLLECTION DEBT collecting, odd contracts, private collecting, any form of debt. Call Stephan 603 373 183 (236605)

ELECTRICIANS MB ELECTRICS. Approved electrician. Any electrical repair. Iberdrola paperwork. Affordable prices. Miquel 655 282 175 www.mbelectrics.es (243289) NEED AN ELECTRICIAN, moving meter boxes to boundaries, problems with meters tripping, new contracts, upgrading electrics. Mark 608 669 165. (244126)

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Marcia’s Dance Centre (Calpe) New term. Courses in Ballroom, Latin, Ballet, Tap, Modern, Singing, Funky etc Phone 607 290 896 (236603)

CHARITIES EL CAMPELLO CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY. Non-denominational Church. Everybody welcome. We meet every Sunday at 11.00am. For more information visit our website www.elcampellochristiancom munity, or email: campel locc@gmail.com or tel Sue Bishop on 965 699 991 or 693 048 200 / org (233602)

CLEANING SERVICES A1 SPECIALIST CLEANING. Carpets, upholstery, 15 years experience 965 058 177 / 697 511 071 marc@barnaclebills .co.uk www.britishbusinesspa gesinspain.es (243339) JEF’S Cleaning Services. Upholstery: Sofas, Carpets, Cars etc. House, Garden, Window Cleaning. Carer/Driver/Odd Jobs. Tel: 647 223 233. Email: geoffhead@hotmail.es.

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MOBILE Welding. Gates, railings, grills made and repaired.

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CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST, Philip Mann, clinics in Benissa, Moraira, Javea, Calpe and Albir. 686 912 307 (240277) TATTOO Removal by laser fading. Free consultation. www.laser-tattoo-removal. info Calpe. Call 965 837 553 (241892)

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POOL SERVICES ESTABLISHED, pool cleaner, Benissa Costa and Moraira, Tel 671 202 985 www. morairapoolcleaning.com (232272).

ITVSteve. Precheck, collection, test, return. Calpe to Denia and Jalon. 660 340 810 www.itvsteve.es (236593)

NAUTICAL EXPERIENCED SAILINGPARTNER required for wooden sailing boat. Any age Tel: 606 011 714 (247646) CHAPA Y PINTURA LA PEDRERA. Paint & body workshop! Recognised by all major insurance companies. Efficient service.

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PAINTER/DECORATOR W. D GILMOUR. Painter & Decorator. Established 35 years in Moraira. Estimates FREE. Call William on 609 691 776 or 966 490 602. (232956) HILLIER’S PAINTERS & Decorators. Covering the Costa Blanca & inland, 35yrs established. www.hillierpaintersanddecorators.com Tel: 644 355 137 Facebook HillierPaintersCostaBlanca (232277)

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MORAIRA. SEMI-DETACHED TOWNHOUSE WITH GUEST APARTMENT. 3 beds, 2 baths, 85 m2. Swimming pool. Sea view. Ref.: 2ad-3587 – Price: € 130.000, Tel.:670 771 680. www. justhomes.es (228116)

PROPERTY TO LET PET TRANSPORT PET TRAVEL UK Family pet transporters Spain/UK. Travel with your pets for free. All air conditioned vehicles (no vans) www.pettraveluk.co.uk. Removals also arranged in other vehicles. Tel UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960130537 (243500)

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NEED YOUR PETS TAKEN CARE OF? Not kennels, just a friendly home. Large fenced area. 699 790 080 Altea (241910)

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BUGBUSTERS Fully legal Costa Blanca Pest Control Company. EST 1994. For all pest problems, commercial and domestic. Call Lois Clark 619 054 939/96 686 5204. bugbusterslois@hotmail.com.

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FIELD SALES positions available. Must have own transport, English and Spanish preferred, but not essential, must have local knowledge of the area and be smart and presentable. Applications by email with full CV should be sent to recruitment@eu roweeklynews.com.

BENIDORM and surrounding areas. Two man removal. 678 067 163 (232432)

TELESALES positions available for our Benissa office.

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Watch this space for the innovative McApple monster

By Matthew Elliott BRITISH news journal the Financial Times has reported on a possible acquisition of Formula One superpower McLaren by technology behemoth Apple.

McLaren has dismissed reports they’ve had talks

with Apple over a potential €1.7 billion takeover, a figure that would be make a miniscule dent in the iPhone maker’s budget, but alluded to ‘regular’ and ‘confidential’ conversations with unnamed parties.

Although speculative at this point, if the move did go ahead it would make financial and technological

sense for both parties. There have long been suggestions that the Silicon Valley outfit is hoping to add an ‘iCar’ to its iPhone, iMac and multifaceted range.

Project Titan, Apple’s self-driving car effort is notoriously troubled and adding McLaren’s carbon fibre and electric propulsion expertise to its brand

would help Apple successfully infiltrate a highly competitive market.

Both firms are renowned for their innovative character and a hard sale would certainly benefit the loss-making British manufacturer financially, while Apple might avoid hefty US taxes on foreign profits.

Classic week at treasure island THE Mallorca Classic Week dominated the Balearic motoring scene last week as hundreds of old and brilliant cars descended on the island much to the delight of the thousands of spectators and enthusiast in attendance.

Raising serious funds for local charitable endeavours the event took place in Port Adriano and also featured classic yachts among the treasures on display.

Considering vintage cars to be those built before 1991, the classics conven-

tion welcomed local Mallorcan and Spanish representatives and many others driven and shipped to the island from Britain, France and Germany.

Among the highlights were a BMW 507 shipped over from Germany, a 1966 Ford Mustang, a Ford Thunderbird Series 1, a 1957 Mercedes Benz 190 SL, and a 1968 Jaguar E-Type. For the seafarers a special treat came in the guise of a 1912 built Spirit of the Caribe yacht.

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TMGS golfers visit Albacete A FULL 30 members and guests made the two hour journey to play a two-day competition at Las Pinaillas on September 19.

The format was combined scores over the two days. Three categories provided opportunities for everyone to play their way into the prizes, and for those who didn’t, there were prizes to be won in the card draw.

TMGS were invaded by a couple of Viking members who had brought along with them a small army, but this time the only thing that they could steal was a couple of visitor’s prizes and Perry Kristian cleaned up on the NTP’s on the 2nd day.

A number of the Celtic members also made the trip with Paul Bradley playing some stunning golf from his seven handicap, totalling 75 points over the two days.

The course was in excellent condition yet again, the speed and quality of the greens suitable for the next week’s Ryder Cup competition, this coupled with excellent

TWO DAY COMPETITION: With 30 members and guests taking part. weather made the event very enjoyable for everyone.

Overall Results; NTP’s Day 1: N Allen, B Allen, P Bradley, J Dean. Day 2. R Matikianen, P Kristiansen, P Kristiansen, P Kristiansen. Three players share the €60 from the Two’s pot; D Cranston, R Matikainen, C Marsden, Visitors Category:

3rd J Nielsen 59 pts. 2nd L Roervik 60 pts.

R Griffen 67 pts. Silver category; 3rd N Allen 56 pts. L/H, 2nd K Kras 56 pts. R Matikianen 59 pts. Gold category, 3rd T Norris 62 pts. L/H, 2nd B Allen 66 pts. 1st P Bradley 75 pts.

For more information about our away days please visit www.tmgs.org.

GREAT DAY: The winners were decided on shot difference.

Javea Bowls Club IT was a particularly hot day and thankfully the players only had to complete eight ends per game.

Refreshments in the form of jacket potatoes or sandwiches were offered free of charge and were most welcomed

by J a ve a me mbe rs w h o t hanked t he catering staff for providing these tasty meals.

Surprisingly out of the 24 teams, not one team won all three of their matches which was quite unusual. Fifteen teams managed to win at least two of their matches, so the winners were decided on shot difference.

With a score of plus 15 shots the runners up were Keith Hamilton, Alan Stephens and Keith Scott The winners, with a score of a healthy plus 19 s hots , w e re Paul i ne Bi shop, Steve Upton and John North. Well done to them.

Also during the day this year’s Javea Green Captain Felicity Jenkins ran a

‘pot of gold’ raffle like game and with t he hel p of f unds r ai sed t hat day by Javea members they managed to raise a healthy €235 which will go towards her chosen charity which is the Parkinson’s Society. Felicity thanked all participants and will carry on raising more funds throughout the year and present the final cheque to her charity of choice at the end of the year.

Maggie Richardson also took the opportunity that day to present a cheque for €500 that was raised on a recent social event that took place at Javea Inn on the Green.

Thanks to a lovely evening of music provided courtesy of the Moraira U3A music group, they raised the €500 and it was given to support Cancer Care Javea.

All in all, Javea Green members enjoyed a full day of activities and a great day was t o be had. Al l par t i ci pant s woul d l i ke t o say a bi g t hank you t o Alan Philips for organising this event.

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Toby clinches title for Middlesex 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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THERE has been plenty of great sporting action to enjoy over the last seven days or so on cricket, football and rugby pitches, on a golf course, race tracks and even in the boxing ring.

CRICKET A compelling final day of the season ended in dramatic fashion as Toby Roland-Jones claimed a hat-trick against Yorkshire to earn Middlesex their first County Championship title for 23 years.

With five overs left, the seamer dismissed Azeem Rafiq, Andrew Hodd and Ryan Sidebottom in three balls to finish with 6-54 and match figures of 10-127 as Middlesex won by 61 runs to finish on 230 points. Somerset finished second (226) with York-

shire (211) third. In contrast, Hampshire and Notts were relegated while Kent gained promotion from Division Two. Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin took his 200th wicket, in only his 37th Test, against New Zealand in Kanpur. He’s the second fastest to achieve this feat in Test match history.

FOOTBALL Last weekend, Manchester United (starting without the axed Wayne Rooney) hammered Leicester 4-1…Arsenal whipped Chelsea 3-0… Everton lost 1-0 at Bournemouth… in-form Liverpool whipped thumped Hull 5-1… Spurs, with a brace from Son, won 21 at Middlesbrough… Stoke were held 1-1 by WBA for whom Tony Pulis took charge of his 1,000th game as a club manager… Sunderland (2-0 up) succumbed 3-2 at home to Crystal Palace… unbeaten and leaders Manchester City won 3-1 at Swansea… and hopeless West Ham were defeated 3-0 at home by Southampton.

Watford met Burnley on Monday.

The big Championship en-

counter finished Aston Villa 1 Newcastle 1, former leaders Huddersfield (replaced at the top by Norwich) lost 1-0 at Reading and Hartlepool’s 772-round mile trip to FL2 leaders Plymouth was not in vain as they drew 1-1 with the Pilgrims. North of the border, Celtic crushed Kilmarnock 6-1 to stay top of the SPL. In the Champions League on Tuesday, it was CSKASpurs, Borussia DortmundReal Madrid and LeicesterPorto, followed last night by Arsenal-Basel, Celtic-Manchester City, Atletico MadridBayern Munich and Monchengladbach-Barcelona.

This evening it’s DundalkMaccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel BSSouthampton and Manchester United-Zorya in the Europa League.

The top PL matches coming up are Everton-Crystal Palace (tomorrow), Hull-Chelsea and Swansea-Liverpool (Saturday) and Burnley-Arsenal, Leicester-Southampton, Manchester United-Stoke and Spurs-Manchester City (Sunday).

There are vital 2018 WC

qualifiers on the horizon including Austria-Wales, Republic of Ireland-Georgia (October 4), followed by England-Malta, Northern Ireland-San Marino and Scotland-Lithuania two days later.

After third round wins at Northampton and Swansea respectively, United play rivals City in the Manchester derby in the last 16 of the EFL Cup which also includes Liverpool-Spurs and West HamChelsea.

It’s Celtic-Rangers and Aberdeen-Morton in the SLC semi-finals.

Manchester City Ladies beat Chelsea to win the Women’s PL for the first time.

Ex-Arsenal, Swansea and Wales defender Mel Charles has died, aged 81.

MOTORSPORT Last weekend’s Spanish MotoGP in Aragon was won by home favourite Marc Marquez with Jorge Lorenzo second and Valentino Rossi third.

Marquez (248 points) leads the rider’s championship by 52 from Rossi.

This weekend, it’s the

Malaysian F1 Grand Prix from Kuala Lumpur where Lewis Hamilton will be seeking to regain the lead in the driver’s championship from Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg.

RUGBY Wasps beat Northampton 20-15 to go three points clear at the top of the RU Premiership following Saracens 17-10 defeat at Harlequins. And Denny Solomona of Castleford has set a club record with 42 tries in a season.

GOLF The Ryder Cup starts tomorrow at the Hazeltine National Club in Minnesota, USA and Europe’s Rory McIlroy is bang in form after beating Ryan Moore and Kevin Chappell in a play-off to win the Tour Championship and claim the FedEx Cup. The Northern Irishman rolled in a birdie from 15 feet to edge out Moore on the fourth play-off hole and win the £1.15 million tournament.

Sad news… Arnold Palmer, widely regarded as the greatest golfer of all-time, has died, aged 87.

DARTS Doncaster youngster Beau Greaves, aged just 12, is the new darting sensation. She recently won the 2016 women’s Yorkshire Darts Classic title, defeating Louise Simmonds in the final. She’s now tipped to become a world champion and millionaire before 2020!

BOXING GB’s Anthony Crolla, beaten on points by Venezuelan Jorge Lindares in his WBA lightweight title fight in Manchester, will get the chance of gaining revenge in February/March next year.

And Tyson Fury may never fight again said British promoter Eddie Hearn.

ROUND-UP Ding Junghui (China) won the recent Shanghai snooker title.

Phil Taylor is back on track after beating Michael van Gerwen to win his first Darts League championship.

And on Sunday, we have the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the Great Scottish Run and the Cardiff half-marathon.