Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca North 10 - 16 November 2016 Issue 1636

ISSUE NO. 1636

10 - 16 November 2016

COSTA BLANCA NORTH

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

The great betrayal

By Matthew Elliott Supporters of the proposed coastal train that would connect Valencia to Alicante via Gandia, Denia and Benidorm were dealt a huge blow as Madrid pushed the project to the backburner in favour of a new line connecting the Costa del Sol in the south.

It is the third such setback to the fiercely popular ‘Tren de la Costa’ concept in weeks. First a ‘feasibility Turn to page 4

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PAYING OUR TRIBUTE

Remembering the fallen ON the eleventh hour of the ele v e n t h d a y o f th e eleventh month of 1918 an armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany putting an end to the horrors of the First World War. For nearly a century we You may remember behave commemorated that ing told that devoting one day by paying homage to hour a week on a Sunday to the fallen, and to all those give thanks wasn’t much to who have since given their ask for the gift of life. Well lives in the service of their let us make the most of the country. two minutes and a day that A two-minute silence is we dedicate to those who held at 11am on Armistice died in our service.

D ay an d , o n t h e Su n d a y It is often said but rarely closest, millions remember remembered that a picture the co n t r i b u t i o n o f all DON’T the clocks change onaSunday is worth thousandOctober words.

British andforget Commonwealth 30 at 03.00, marking the end of Daylight Savings servicemen and women and Time for another year. Following the old adage Turn to page 43 for our civilians in the two World ‘Spring forward, Fall back,’ enjoy an extra hour’s modest EWN tribute to the Wars a n d a l l su c c e e d in g sleep on Sunday morning. fallen. conflicts.

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Line 9 pledges kept

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LINE 9: Denia section needs overhauling.

By Linda Hall DOUBTS surrounding the regional government’s commitment to the BenidormDenia trenet line are gradually fading.

When Line 9’s Calpe-Denia section was closed down on safety grounds last June, there were fears that this could be the first step towards definitively shutting it down.

This revived 2012 rumours that the

government and regional rail operator FGV would happily divest themselves of the under-performing line.

Instead FGV has now allocated the €3.7 million contract to renovate five Line 9 stations and improve communications on the Calpe-Denia section.

Work at Benidorm, Alfaz, Teulada, Gata de Gorgos and Denia stations is due to commence this month. Platforms and station buildings will be restored and

tracks and sidings renovated.

Parallel to the infrastructure project an Automatic Block System and Automatic Train Protection will be installed on the Calpe-Denia track.

The Line 9 work is in line with the programme set out by the Generalitat’s Housing ministry Maria Jose Salvador and in the next phase, renovating the track between Calpe and Teulada will be put out to tender in January 2017.

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EWN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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Your papers, your views Our readers have been expressing their views about the Battle against Brexit interview with Charlie Mullins.

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

False outrage WHY are Leavers so upset that the court ruled in parliament’s favour? Wasn’t the whole point of Brexit to bring power back to parliament? Leaving such an important decision in the hands of a (very tight) popular vote has no constitutional precedence in the UK and is utter folly.

James

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DISASTROUS MISTAKE: For Britain Charlie Mullins believes.

Battling against Brexit

By Matthew Elliott “EVEN Stevie Wonder can see what’s happening,” says Charlie Mullins, who has never been one to mince his words. Speaking exclusively with Euro Weekly News, the brains behind Pimlico Plumbers is adamant that leaving the EU is a disastrous mistake for Britain.

“There’s already a skills shortage and the lack of free movement will drive construction to a standstill,” he replies when pressed on what Brexit’s immediate impact will be.

“You’ve got 80-90 per cent of workers on site are from the EU... and they’re taxpayers too!”

“Now many are returning home, jumping ship because of the uncertainty,” he says, arguing that without migrant labour the Olympics and Heathrow’s expansion would be pipe dreams.

Mullins knows what he’s talking about.

One of the UK’s most successful and outspoken businessmen, he founded Pimlico Plumbers from scratch in 1979 and transformed it into a household name with an annual turnover of £20 million.

Appearances on Panorama, donations to the Conservative party, and impassioned defence of Britain’s place in Europe has seen the businessman and philanthropist evolve into a political activist.

So much so that he helped fund the successful High Court challenge over the government’s right to trigger Article 50 without parliamentary approval.

“People are happy that we’re standing up to fight,” he says on the case, which has pitted pro-Brexit me-

People were misled over the £350 million... the 350 million lie on that bus, and Boris Johnson selfishly trying to become prime minister, did it for the UK.” dia against the judiciary, “even if we leave, we should at least do it right.”

But should the referendum result not supersede the influence of parliament?

“A 52/48 vote wasn’t really the ‘will of the people,’ plus you’ve 650 MPs who didn’t even get involved.”

Mullins is scathing of the Leave campaign, which he accuses of blatant dishonesty.

“People were misled over the £350 million (promised from the EU to the NHS)... the 350 million lie on that bus, and Boris Johnson selfishly trying to become prime minister, did it for the UK.” He describes the High Court ruling that parliament must trigger Article 50, not ministers alone, as a victory for common sense.

“You’ve got three judges, two of them the highest in the land, and they took less than 120 seconds to sum it up and blow the government’s case out of the water. It’s black and white, in 1972 parliament voted to join the EC and only they can vote to leave.”

Mullins notes with a tinge of irony that the “top two people in the country, Theresa May and Philip Hammond, were Remain people who switched horses after the fact” and are now muddying the waters by trying to make a case they clearly don’t believe in.

So how can you make the ‘remain’ case and change people’s minds?

“Well, you’ve got a mixture of Leave people who are now worried nothing will change and Remainers who are very happy with the court case and don’t want to leave, so it’s hard.”

Mullins says it’s important to focus on simple facts, which he has a keen eye on as a businessman.

“Boiler parts are more expensive, there’s job losses, supplies, food and fuel costs are all going up, the pound’s dropped, the writing’s on the wall.”

He speaks to big business owners he says, and the money flow has stopped. The UK is not a place to be looking to invest.

“Look at the facts,” he implores, “it’s not a coincidence that the pound fell and then rose after the court judgement.”

“The disadvantages of leaving clearly outweigh the benefits, we will be in a mess and we will be poorer.”

Where do British expats fit in to all this? (Mullins spends five months of the year in Spain and is a huge contributor to local charities) “People are concerned with their pensions, they want to know, can I survive and stay in Spain?

“Now they know they can expect less for their money... people may have voted for Brexit, but nobody voted to lose their money.”

THANK you! Finally someone who actually knows what they’re talking about putting this terrible decision in context. We here in Spain are losing money, our pensions are under threat and the situation back in the UK gets worse by the day. Mullins knows the system, we ignore his warning at our peril.

Heather

Storm and stress OF course it’s right that parliament should vote on Article 50 but Mr Mullins doesn’t realise that this is simply the final nail in the ‘remain coffin.’ MPs won’t dare vote against the referendum or they’ll lose their jobs. They will vote for it, give Brexit full legitimacy and then we’ll wait for Boris’ ‘sturm und drang.’

Thomas

Decision time FRANKLY I’ve lost the ability to care if we leave or not.

Just make a decision either way! If we knew it was a hard Brexit at least we could all start preparing. Right now everyone is clueless even on the basics, we’ve become a laughing stock that markets and other countries simply can’t trust. It’s time to make our minds up.

Arlene

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Featured News 3

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European Press 42

Finance 45 - 50

Stocks 46

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Reassurance on Brexit SARAH-JANE MORRIS, the UK consul in Alicante, recently visited Javea to reassure British residents worried about Brexit.

The consul emphasised two factors. Firstly, she reminded expatriates, it was essential to register on the town hall ‘padron.’

The consulate will scrutinise the number and situation of Britons resident in Spain in order to bear their interests in mind during negotiations with the UK government, Ms Morris said: “Spain is a very important case as it has more foreign residents than any other EU country, above all in coastal areas like Javea.”

Javea’s councillor for Foreign Residents’ Relations, Doris Courcelles, also reminded the audience that foreign residents from EU countries need to re-register on the Padron every five years.

Secondly, it was important to remain calm at this stage,

UK CONSUL: Sarah-Jane Morris recently visited Javea. the consul said. Since Britain’s negotiations have not formally begun, the status quo will not change for at least two years,

Ms Morris added.

Finally there were words of support from Javea’s mayor Jose Chulvi: “The town hall

will not desert British residents at this difficult time and will do everything possible to defend their rights,” he pledged.

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study’ poured water on the project by c o n c lu d in g it w as n ’t profita ble enough. Then the government said it would prioritise an interior connection between Valencia and Alicante that would miss out the Marina Alta and Benidorm altogether. This final blow sees the national government, whose

blessing is needed to fund the connection, favour a Marbella-Estepona link in Andalucia.

For more than 40 years the Tren de la Costa has been fought for in Madrid

by Valencian politicians and residents of the northern Costa Blanca. Compromis deputy Josep Nadal described the decision as a ‘real joke’ and the history

of the trainline as a ‘dismal failure of the political class.’

The Tren de la Costa hasn’t been completely abandoned yet but its handling by different executives is considered a betrayal by many in the region. Residents have waited patiently for the genuine investment in public transportation the Costa Blanca desperately needs.

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Volunteers selflessly serving the citizens

MONTGO MASSIF: Ghosts of the Civil War still linger.

Remembering victims slaughtered at summit

By Matthew Elliott DESCENDANTS of victims of one of the Spanish Civil War’s most barbaric atrocities paid tribute to the deceased and laid flowers

at their execution site on the Montgo Massif in Javea.

Among the many mass killings perpetrated during the war, the murder of 21 Denia residents who were thrown down a 70 me-

New parks for the children WORK has begun on a skate and bike park in Callosa d’en Sarria. The department of Urban Scene set aside €30,000 to build two new sports facilities for its residents.

Lumi Puigcerver, the town hall representative, said: “The aim of these facilities will be to promote sport for our younger people and also encourage others from the area to visit the new parks.”

The skate park will cover an area of nearly 450 m2. The bike park area will have two tracks, one for younger children and one for the older population with the aim of providing a safe mountain bike experience for everyone.

The councillor said: “This space is intended to be a new concept for the riders, they will be able to perform jumps, travel through water and go up and down hills.”

tre chasm from the summit, is one of the darkest in the Costa Blanca’s collective memory.

The crime occurred on the evening of November 2, 1936 and relatives of those killed then have visited the site since the 1990s when a plaque was placed there inscribed with the names of the 13 victims since identified.

Little is known about the incident, but it is believed that out-of-control leftist forces allied with the Republicans were behind the murders. The scale of the atrocity went unparalleled in the Costa Blanca until 52 Republicans were shot dead on official orders to mark the end of the war in 1939.

The shootings are publicly marked every year in Denia with intense passion. By contrast, remembrance of the Montgo dead is a far more solemn, almost forgotten, affair.

CIVIL PROTECTION volunteers in Alicante have been thanked and honoured for their efforts in serving the citizens of the city.

A service was held by the town hall at the Castle of Santa Barbara where the 70 members of the Civil Protection were recognised in the presence of their families.

Councillor for security, Fernando Marcos, said he was “proud” of the city’s volunteers and pledged to strengthen the group with more resources and ways of attracting more volunteers.

With the volunteers having spent around 19,000 hours collectively serving the citizens of the city, the president of the group, Soraya Sanz, thanked the sacrifices and selfless efforts they had all made. She also acknowledged the efforts of the town hall to provide greater training and courses.

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SPECIAL OCCASION: Alicante-Elche airport has recorded its 11 millionth passenger.

Historic record for airport

By Caroline Tyszka ALICANTE-ELCHE airport has marked a special occasion

having recorded its 11 millionth passenger.

The lucky traveller was Ivonne Jhojansson from Sweden, travelling on a Norwegian flight for Gothenburg with her husband.

She was presented with a

bouquet of flowers and a commemorative gift.

Once the plane had landed and before the passengers had disembarked the airport firefighters used their hoses to send an arch of water over the aircraft.

Next year the airport will be celebrating its 50th anniversary.

When it opened on May 4 1967 Pilar Leaz Lavina was recorded as being the first passenger to use Alicante airport.

Dealing with addiction MORE than 100 people attended a conference in Elche on drug and drink abuse and its affects on the family.

Held at the University Miguel Hernandez, it included students, specialists and those who attend the APAEX Ex-alcoholics group.

The association offers help and assistance to former addicts as the conference discussed the role of the family in dealing with addictions and

how it can lead to the breakdown of relationships, social isolation and affect children.

Those hooked on alcohol also spoke of the impact it had on their family life and how, with the help of family and the group, they had tried to rebuild their lives.

APAEX, in the first half of 2016, has already made the same number of interventions as it did throughout 2015. As well as alcohol, it also deals

with drug and gambling addictions. It has also seen the arrival of new cases of those addicted to technologies, hooked on their mobile phones and electronic tablets.

APAEX will also start the new volunteer training course on alcoholism and other addictions, which will begin on November 12 and will run for four Saturdays. For more information visit www.apaex elche.com.

Cabinet change ‘a good sign’ TONI MAYOR, president of the Costa Blanca hoteliers association HOSBEC, described the new Tourism minister’s profile as “interesting.”

Until Mariano Rajoy announced his new Cabinet, Alvaro Nadal was in charge of the president’s Economic Office, prompting Mayor’s comment that he was close to the presidency, young and belonged to the world of economy.

“This is important because he knows about the

economy and is therefore perfectly aware that tourism is Spain’s most important industry,” Mayor said.

Nadal’s full title is Minister of Energy, Tourism and Digital Agenda as Tourism no longer comes under Industry, which now belongs to the Economy ministry. This a good sign and will give Tourism more prominence, the HOSBEC president felt.

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Encouraging entrepreneurs ALICANTE hosted a business and entrepreneurship forum where it was announced entrepreneurial activity is at a record low in the Valencia Region.

Around 1,600 people gathered at the event at the Las Cigarreras in the city where figures were released showing activity by entrepreneurs fell in the Region by 3.7 per cent last year.

However, the authors of the report noted there was a ‘perception of the existence of opportunities, representing a change from the trend of the last three years and this could

help increase entrepreneurial activity in the coming years.’

The event was inaugurated

by President of the Generalitat, Ximo Puig, who highlighted the ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ of the Regional Government, highlighting its commitment to increase business productivity and research and development in next years budgets.

Mayor of Alicante, Gabriel Echavarri, stressed ‘firm commitment’ to support and encourage entrepreneurs as he announced plans for ‘co-working’ for new young entrepreneurs.

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‘Parliament must approve Brexit’ BREXIT PAGE

By Matthew Elliott and Simon Firth

THE UK government has lost round one.

The High Court ruled only parliament has the authority to trigger Article 50 and inform Brussels that the UK intends to leave the EU. Delivering the judgement, the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, said “the most fundamental rule of the UK constitution is that parliament is sovereign.”

Alth o u g h su b j e c t to ap p e a l at th e Supreme Court, the decision is a blow to Theresa May who planned to trigger Article 50 nex t Ma r c h u si n g ro y al p re ro g a tiv e alone.

The reaction to the judges’ ruling was met with vitriol by some sections of the UK press, the Daily Mail running the headline ‘Enemies of the People’ and the Daily Express dubbing it ‘the day democracy died.’

HIGH COURT RULING: Was met with vitriol by some of the UK press.

G in a M ille r, the inve s tme nt ma na ge r whose funds backed the legal challenge, accused some politicians and the media of “whipping this up because they are the ones inciting racism and violence and acrimony.”

Somewhat belatedly, the Lord Chancellor Liz Truss, who is also the justice secretary, issued a short statement.

She did not rebuke the papers for their coverage, stating merely that the judiciary “is rightly respected the world over for its independence and impartiality.”

The government’s appeal will be heard next month before the Supreme Court.

Some observers have even suggested, somewhat tongue in cheek, that if she does-

n’t like what they have to say she can Although subtake it further to ject to appeal the European Court at the Supreme of Justice.

Court, the deciIf the Supreme sion is a blow to Court does agree Theresa May who wi t h t he j udges then MPs will efplanned to trigf ect i vel y be r eger Article 50 next March using qui r ed t o vot e on Brexit, with no forroyal prerogamal necessity that tive.” they follow the referendum’s plurality vote.

The majority of MPs are believed to be firmly against Brexit but defying the result would be hugely controversial and could spark a constitutional crisis.

That poses no problem for the markets.

Within seconds of the judgement sterling rose dramatically.

Meanwhile, Theresa May has insisted the government will not be distracted and that it is ‘business as usual’ where Brexit is concerned.

One respected political commentator put it this way: “The only way of making this headache go away could be an early general election.”

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Families illegally occupying building A NEW apartment block has become a target for squatters, much to the dismay of one owner. The building, situated in Calle Dr Fleming in Villajoyosa, houses an estimated 11 families illegally and one officially.

The legal owner of an apartment in the block said, “we bought the apartment in October 2011 and about a year later the first illegal family moved in followed by the others.”

As soon as the squatters are evicted

by the courts another family moves in - believed to have been told by ‘word of mouth’ that the property is vacant again - resulting in a cycle of denuncias and evictions.

The legal apartment owner is now

By Linda Hall MUCHAMIEL Town Hall is already taking steps to ensure that processionary caterpillars pose no problems next spring.

Contact with the caterpillars can be painful and even dangerous for humans and pets and preventative measures must be taken long before they descend from their nests in pine trees.

The town’s pine trees are now being sprayed with a biological insecticide containing bacteria that will eliminate the larvae that are now beginning to feed on the foliage.

There should be fewer of

Drugs lessons SECONDARY school pupils are being taught how to stay safe with regards to illegal drugs.

The Department of Health for Alfaz del Pi held the first in a series of lessons for the pupils at IES l’Arabi, aimed at educating them about the dangers of substance abuse.

The class, run with the assistance of the Red Cross, was designed to help students make the right choices when offered drugs and the damaging effects that taking them would have on their physical and mental well-being.

Marisa Cortes, councillor for health, said: “The first class was specifically set to inform pupils before the town’s fiesta celebrations about the dangers of taking drugs.”

these than in the past as 40 pheromone traps were placed throughout Muchamiel last summer to attract and eliminate male moths before females could lay eggs in the pines.

Nests will inevitably form, the town hall admitted, and once the gauzy, white structures are spotted in Muchamiel’s pines as many as possible will be removed by hand.

PROCESSIONARY MOTH: Males have been trapped using female pheromones.

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A stitch in time

calling for a solution to be found which would rehouse the families legally.

Most of the building is owned by a financial institution which has been unable to offer a long-term plan to

stop the occupations apart from denouncing the families.

An official request has been made to the Social Services department of Villajoyosa Council to help the families relocate and assist them with rent.

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The bells! The bells! bell-ringing,” Teresa said.

She has now collected 150 signatures in a petition headed ‘Bells yes,

By Linda Hall TER ESA , a Sa n J ua n re s ide nt w ho lives near the parish church, is petitioning to lower the volume and frequency of its bells.

She moved there recently and said her life is a nightmare because the bells ma rk e ve ry hour a nd qua rte r a nd a ls o ring out for church services be tw e e n 7a m a nd 10pm.

“There have been days, especially at the weekend, when we have to endure 800 c hime s ,” Te re s a claimed. “This noise pollution is neither necessary nor healthy.”

She works shifts and is also preparing to take the equivalent of Civil Service entrance exams. “I can’t sleep and I am very stressed but I’m not the only one. Children and the e lde rly a re a ls o suffering the conseque nc e s of s o muc h

noise no’ that calls for a reduction in the frequency, intensity and duration of the chimes and peals.

San Juan’s Environment councillor Sergio Agueitos explained that Teresa should first lodge a complaint with the Local Police to measure the decibels.

He assured, “If these are over the permitt ed l i m i t s, st eps will be taken.”

NIGHTMARE NOISE: The bells chime every hour and quarter.

Parents set to support the national homework strike DOES your child get too much homework? Some parents in Alicante believe so and are joining a strike campaign.

The federation of parents

from the Gabriel Miro school, is the only one in the province integrated into the CEAPA national confederation of parents, which is calling on a homework

strike every weekend in November.

The ‘Weekends without duties’ campaign, promoted by CEAPA, is asking families to spend more time together doing activities rather than doing homework. It also aims to encourage a necessary debate in national government on the amount of homework expected by youngsters and to rework the school system.

CEAPA hopes teachers will join the initiative and not force students to do homework, but enjoy more family time.

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ALICANTE Province is no longer represented in Mariano Rajoy’s newlyformed Cabinet.

Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo, who headed the Partido Popular ’s Alicante voting list in the December and General elections, has been replaced as Foreign Minister by Alfonso Dastis.

Although not a permanent resident in the province, Margallo spends long periods in his Javea holiday home and has long been regarded as a link between the province and the national government in Madrid.

Margallo’s exit from the Cabinet and the post he occupied since 2011 was not unexpected as Rajoy, now with a minority government, was known to want to introduce younger faces.

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Local minister bows out

CULTURE CENTRE: Ximo Puig and Benidorm mayor Toni Perez (fourth and fifth right) inspect plans.

Solution for 11-year hitch

By Linda Hall THE Valencian government plans to sell off nine plots of land adjoining the Terra Mitica theme park in Benidorm.

The Valencian government owns land occupied by Terra Natura, two luxury hotels Asia Gardens and Villaitana - a golf course, heliport and petrol station.

All have a 75-year concession and pay annual fees that bring little financial benefit to the regional government. Some do not even

pay cash but in kind, including hotel accommodation or passes for the golf course.

The Generalitat hopes that by selling 2.7 million square metres of land it will raise €12 million to finish Benidorm’s Cultural Centre and other stalled projects.

Work began in 2005 on one of the resort’s few remaining prime sites on Avenida de Europa. Construction stopped and started several times but finally halted in 2011 owing to the economic crisis and the former regional government’s chaotic finances.

The future Cultural Centre cannot remain as it is, said Generalitat president Ximo Puig.

It has deteriorated, is a waste of the money invested so far and offers “a lamentable image.”

Publicly-owned Proyectos Tematicos which manages the Generalitat’s leisure projects, initially sought private sector funding but Puig preferred an option for hard cash.

This would enable the Generalitat to negotiate with Rover-Alcisa- Dragados, the consortium awarded the tender to build the Culture Centre.

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Town hall’s unwitting scam RESIDENTS in Ondara wanted to know why the fountain in Plaza Nou d’Octubre had not been working for some time.

Their complaints reached the council and the local mayor Zeus Serrano was obliged to explain that the fountain’s electricity supply was “totally irregular” as it was connected to the street lighting.

The electricity used by l’Escoleta and El Prado were also found to be irregular, as was the installation at Ondara’s bullring, the mayor admitted.

“Ondara Town Hall cannot permit electrical installations that are illegal and also dangerous,” he said, adding that Iberdrola had been informed. All the systems would be legalised and the fountain should soon be working, Serrano confirmed.

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Valencian is to be dominant language VALENCIAN to come first. That is the aim of a decree regulating and promoting the use of official languages in the administration. If approved by the Consell, once it comes into force, government workers and officials as well as contractors, will have to brush up their Valencian language skills.

The draft decree has been prepared by the Directorate General for Language Policy and Multilingual Management and will affect all those on the public payroll from cleaners to those in the highest authorities. The decree wants Valencian to be the preferred language and to be used in all official communications, from internal meetings

and calls, to public relationships with citizens with all notifications and administrative procedures to be drafted in Valencia, as well as Castilian when requested by the person concerned.

The Consell wants all printed information and forms to be drafted bilingually, but with Valencian first. Preference to Valencian also extends to staff working directly to the public, with it being the first form of communication.

The rules not only affect the staff of the Valencian government, but their contractors and suppliers must use Valencian in documents submitted.

The document stating full details of the planned decree is now on public display.

Second school wanted CALLS are being made for a second secondary school in Pilar de la Horadada.

The town hall has called on the department of education to give a solution to the town’s saturated single secondary institute.

During meetings held by the town’s municipal commission, created for this purpose and which integrates political parties, representatives of parents’ associations and other associations, they called on the regional secre-

tary for education, Miguel Soler, to go ahead with a second school.

The town hall wants “an agreement between the Department and the municipality to build as soon as possible the second institute.”

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Request for free toll road for residents

FREE TRAVEL: Would reduce costs and accident rates.

By: Caroline Tyszka THE Compromis party has called for the Valencian government to allow residents in the region free travel on the AP-7.

In a plea to the authorities the political party has detailed how drivers are forced to either pay tolls or risk their life on the N-332.

Josep Nadal, deputy for Compromis, highlighted in his

presentation to the Valencian Parliament that residents and heavy goods vehicles in the region, particularly in the Marina and La Safor areas, should have equal access to the toll road for free, thus helping avoid travelling on a road which has been classified by the DGT as having one of the highest concentrations of accidents in Valencia,” Nadal said: “Not only is the N-332 a dangerous road but it

can also multiply the travelling by as much as three times compared to using the AP-7, particularly in towns such as Altea.”

The party deputy included in his proposals the benefits that approving the motion would give to businesses in the area, particularly those using larger vehicles, where free travel would help reduce costs, accident rates and make it safer for other road users.

Gateway to history WORK has begun on restoring one of Callosa d’en Sarria’s original gates.

The brick-built Portal in the former town wall, which is topped by a two-storey house, is a listed building and an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC).

The wall protecting the town was built in the 14th century and ran west from the castle, broken by the Bolulla Gate where Calle San Antonion and Calle Sellesos now meet. It continued along the Costera del Rubio to the Portal at the Calle Mayor and Calle Sant Vicent crossroads, the only entrance that still exists.

“At present the Portal looks dilapidated,” admitted Callosa’s culture councillor Francesc Guardiola. “The rendering is split and cracked and urgent action is needed.”

As the Portal is a listed property, soundings

Photo credit: Callosa town hall

CALLOSA D’EN SARRIA: Remnant of the 14th century town wall. must first be taken to verify the characteristics of the original gate. All work will be carried out under the supervision of archaeologists.

The Valencian Tourism Board is contributing €12,792 towards the cost of the repairs which total €30,967.

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Worth waiting for

By Linda Hall CAMILO SESTO fans queued for hours for free invitations to Alcoy’s homage to the aging, but apparently ageless singer.

Mostly women began lining up at 5am outside the Teatro Calderon, hoping for one of the 480 passes. The homage will take place on November 18, coinciding with the Alcoy-born former pop idol’s 70th birthday. He

will be presented with a Gold Medal and pronounced a Favourite Son of Alcoy.

Of the 770 invitations, 120 were allocated to Sesto and his family, 100 to his fan club and 70 to the institutions and media.

The remainder went to the public and were available from the Calderon and the Centro Cultural where queues did not start forming until 8.30am. Waiting admirers held up posters, call-

ing for a city street to be named after their idol.

The box offices opened at 11.30am and within minutes invitations were snapped up.

“We wanted a process that was as fair and transparent as possible,” said Alcoy’s Culture councillor Raul Llopis.

On being told that the free passes were changing hands for €10 each, Llopis replied that this was “reprehensible” but city hall was powerless to prevent it.

Labour rules for working girls THE proprietor of a Campello club will stand trial for failing to provide Social Security cover for 11 female employees.

An official inspection at the Xanadu club concluded that the girls were employees as they had set hours and days off. This assumption was shared by the Prosecution Service which recommended a 12-month prison sentence for the proprietor and a €1,800 fine.

Insiders revealed this case was not exception-

al as other clubs had been pursued after inspections revealed girls had no Social Security cover. Legal experts doubted the charges will stick as there is no Social Security category for sex workers and they instead suggested the authorities hope to raise money from a sector awash in black money.

The same legal sources said the court case should clarify whether the prostitution found in these clubs involves a professional relationship.

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Scoop poop and think of others

By Linda Hall GANDIA Council is determined to eliminate dog mess from the town’s pavements.

It is aiming an awareness campaign at dog-owners to remind them that they risk a €300 fine if they do not clear up after their pets.

“The local government has every respect for animals and has demonstrated that from the

moment this legislation began,” stressed Mediation and Social Harmony councillor Angels Perez. “But civic mindedness and the need to make sure that dog-owners behave correctly also enter into this respect,” Perez added.

Gandia’s Local Police will cooperate with the town hall by keepng watch in plain clothes.

Owners who fail to clean up after their pets will be reminded

of their obligations and in cases where a warning fails to get results, they will be fined.

“Roughly 14,000 dogs are kept as pets in Gandia and the new measures are intended to solve this problem,” said Territorial councillor Xavi Rodenas.

“There are no magic solutions and everything must be based on civic mindedness and persuading dog-owners to think of others.”

Safety worry for residents A POORLY lit park area in Alicante has resulted in residents fearing for their safety when they walk through it after dark.

The park, located between the shopping centre La Condomina and the San Juan beach, is lined with trees which offer shelter from the sun during the summer months but block the street lighting with their leafy tops when night falls.

Those using the park boulevard have reported

to the council that because the trees have not been pruned, many of the lampposts are engulfed by branches and leaves. This has meant that when they pass through many parts are eerily dark, leaving them feeling unsafe.

Considered one of the busiest areas in the city the park also has playgrounds which, the residents say, are not safe to use once the sun has gone down at around 6pm.

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Killer dogs escaped and attacked before

By Linda Hall JOSE SELLES, the 74-year-old Pinoso man who died after he was set on by seven dogs, was pruning vines when the attack happened.

He was still active, his daughter Maria Jose said, despite daily dialysis and using a walking stick. When the Boxer-American Staffordshire crosses broke out of their enclosure they made straight for him, she explained.

Her 70-year-old mother ran out when she heard the dogs growling but had to run for cover when they turned on her. The dogs’ owner heard her cries for help and, accompanied by his wife, rushed to the couple’s assistance.

By then the dogs had dragged Jose Selles 20 metres, inflicting serious flesh wounds, fracturing

a foot and partially amputating a toe, Maria Jose said. The attack was so ferocious that the dogs ripped her father’s clothes, destroying his jacket and gloves.

“It was as though they were out hunting,” she added. They had escaped in the past and some weeks ago bit a neighbour on the ankle who did not report the incident, not wanting to stir up trouble with neighbours.

Six of the dogs remain in their enclosure where they are chained up but are under surveillance by the Local Police. Another dog is in veterinary care, after it was turned on by the other dogs following the attack on Jose Selles.

The owner could not be reached but according to a relative who was looking after the dogs, he was “devastated and receiving counselling.”

Glider pilot crashes A 59-YEAR-OLD man was taken to hospital after he crashed his glider on the CV-720 in Parcent.

The pilot was taken by

ambulance to the Denia Hospital where he received treatment for a sprained ankle and other minor injuries.

The accident occurred just after 2pm on Monday November 7 and was attended by a basic emergency support unit.

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Jail overcrowding blamed for incident

By Linda Hall A PRISONER in Villena’s Alicante II isolation wing wounded a guard and tried to take him hostage.

Aged under 30, with an extensive criminal record and classed as very dangerous, he started a fire in his cell after a disagreement over his personal cash. The fire was put out and the prisoner moved to another cell, but 30 minutes later he threatened to stab himself with

a 15-centimetre home-made weapon.

When a senior guard went to his cell the prisoner seized him by the throat and told him not to move, threatening him with the improvised stiletto. The guard fought him off and immobilised him but suffered several neck wounds before help arrived.

The same prisoner started another fire in the infirmary last June and would have died without the rapid intervention of the

Villena guards, revealed the Acaip union which represents prison staff.

The isolation wing holds 36 prisoners of whom 34 are classified as First Grade, the most conflictive category. This latest incident highlights the gradual undermining of authority inside prisons, where prisoners think it normal to attack guards in response to a setback or problem.

The union said it had complained of overcrowding on several occasions.

An offer for new businesses CALPE Town Hall is recommencing its â‚Ź1 special offer to persuade the hospitality trade and shops to open new businesses in the Old Town.

Business-owners will pay just â‚Ź1 for their opening, operating and works permits. This also includes the fee that bars and restaurants with terrace tables and chairs must pay

for occupying the public thoroughfare.

This four-year scheme was first introduced in 2011 in a bid to revitalise this emblematic area while generating employment and helping to consolidate existing businesses.

The council now intends to revive the plan which will continue until 2020.

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Everyone welcome at act of remembrance 13 starting at 10.30am with organisers emphasising that it is not a service but an involvement of people with memories, personal accounts and poems.

“Anyone is welcome to attend,”

said Pamela Dawson Tasker, secretary for the Benidorm and District Branch of the Royal British Legion.

Following a minute’s silence guests can book to have lunch and

A good morning’s sleep

enjoy an afternoon of entertainment provided by Mike Lewis.

For full details of the event and to book lunch please contact Pam 966 860 735 or em ai l pdaw son802t@cv.gva.es.

Trip down Memory Lane

By Linda Hall THIS was only the Alcantara family’s second visit to Benidorm in 14 years but their holiday will be shared by millions.

The Alcantaras feature in Spanish television’s longestrunning series, ‘Cuentame como paso’ and the cast and production crew recently filmed two 70-minute Benidorm episodes for the 18th series.

‘Tell me how it happened’ is a weekly dose of Spanish nostalgia, originally co-written by Briton Patrick Buckley, who lived in Madrid during the mid60’s when the series opens.

The Alcantaras’ first fictional

Benidorm town hall

THE Ciudad Patricia complex in Ben i d o r m i s h o st i n g a s p e c ia l even t t o h o n o u r R e me mb ran ce Day. Th e a c t o f r e m e mb ra n ce w ill take place on Sunday November

RETRO LOOK: Benidorm mayor Toni Perez with cast members. visit was seen in 2002 but set in 1965 and the family find themselves in 1985 when the episodes air next spring.

Scenes were shot on the Poniente beach, the Old Town

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and the Levante area as well as the road to the Sierra Helada.

As well as cast regulars headed by Imanol Arias and Ana Duato the two episodes needed 150 extras.

JAVEA Town Hall has taken pity on residents whose sleep is regularly disturbed by beach and street-cleaning.

Residents living near the Arenal beach complained about the noise from the tractor that rakes and cleans the beach long before the time when they get up.

This will now be carried out at nightfall, not the early hours of the morning and litter and rubbish from the beach that is stored on nearby municipal land will be moved at a less inconvenient hour, pledged Services councillor Kika Mata.

Inside the town streetcleaning machines will now start at 7am instead of 6am, Mata announced.

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Solution to stop petrol station

By Linda Hall

OLIVA Town Hall has decided to suspend all licences on the town’s Sector 15 area.

It took this step to gain time to block a petrol company’s plans to open a service station there.

All building or activity in this area will be put on hold in a bid to prevent the petrol station in a location that is near a school as well as the future Sant Francesc health centre.

The licence ban follows a decision taken last October when the town hall announced that it would do everything within its power to keep the service station out of this area.

Oliva’s mayor David Gonzalez did not rule out buying the plot of land which adjoins a 10,000 parcel of municipal land. The future health centre is expected to occupy 4,000 square metres of this site but will not be affected by the licence ban as construction does not start until 2019.

Council takes control IT will cost €150,000 to repair and correct deficiencies in the gym and swimming pool at Benidorm’s municipal sports complex.

The concessionary’s contract was rescinded after the company failed to comply with requirements and both the gym and swimming pool are now in municipal hands. The pool

opened more than a week ago and the gym recommenced its activities on Monday, Some of the €150,000 will go on a new dehumidifier for the swimming pool as the existing machinery does not work and cannot be repaired, the town hall’s Sports councillor Ana Pellicer revealed. Chlorination and controlling the tem-

perature of the water are being carried out by hand but Pellicer confirmed that that “all parameters are correct.”

No provision has been made for the necessary €150,000 in this year’s budget but meanwhile the town hall has set aside €30,000 to cover urgently-needed repairs and upkeep of the building.

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Water being wasted despite a drought WATER from the San Juan waste treatment plant that could be used for crop irrigation goes straight into the River Seco.

This water was always coveted by the area’s agricultural growers after three years of drought accessing an extra supply is vital even though the cost of diverting the water to Muchamiel has soared.

Five years ago when the San Juan plant opened this was estimated at €400,000 but has shot up to €2.4 million.

Most of the increase corresponds to technical modifications introduced by the regional government’s Agriculture department, which recently confirmed that the project is included in the Generalitat’s 2017 budget.

The contract will be put out to tender next year once the plans are definitively approved and work should begin in late 2017 or early 2018, finishing by 2019. Until then, grow-

Children’s fun day in La Nucia Juan Carlos Moreno Jimenez

By Linda Hall

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A DAY dedicated to free activities for children will take place in La Nucia this weekend.

The ninth Children’s Day will be on Saturday November 12 and will focus on schoolchildren aged three to 12 years.

With more than 20 activities planned and 15 craft workshops - including dance choreography, gift box making and face painting - the department of Social Welfare for La Nucia hope there will be something for all.

To keep the children entertained there will be bouncy castles and a parade of television characters, with the opportunity

for children to have a photo taken with their favourites.

Beatriz Pérez-Hickman, councillor for Social Welfare, said: “We want to encourage all the schoolchildren of La Nucia to actively participate in this playful and free day.”

Last year an estimated 2,000 people attended the fun day and organisers are hoping to exceed this figure on Saturday.

Activities will run from 10am until 2pm at the sports centre (Ciutat Esportiva Camilo Cano).

Full details can be found at www.lanucia.es.

New names for city RIVER SECO: Recycled water could be used for crops. ers must see much-needed water run downstream to the mouth of the River Seco in Campello. Meanwhile they must depend on transfers from the

Tajo pipeline and water from the Orgegia treatment plant, none of which is sufficient for their needs, they say.

ALICANTE’S Department of Historical Memory has proposed to name 32 urban areas of the city giving reference and recognition to historical figures and rectors of the University of Alicante.

The areas currently lack designation and will be named after the rectors or after cultural or historical events.

New names will include the roundabout on Avenida Novelda and Via Parque in the Los Angeles area being named after Rector Antonio Gil Olcina and the Paseo de Avenida Elche with Avenida Mexico, to be titled Paseo 1 de Mayo in reference to May Day.

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Creating opportunities and providing revitalisation Photo credit: Huguette Dion

River needs a clean-up

THE ‘free zone’ project has been reactivated around Alicante which could see the creation of around 80,000 jobs in the next 10 years according to estimates.

The President of the Provincial Council of Alicante, Cesar Sanchez, said: “It will not be an easy road but it will be exciting.”

The plan aims to provide “economic revitalisation” of the province and create and build synergies between the port; the future Mediterranean Corridor; the Office of Intellectual Proper-

ty of the EU (EQUIPO); the IFA exhibition centre and the airport.

Sanchez said that by including the Torrellano industrial park it will create a “triangle of economic opportunities” as it sought tax benefits to help attract large investments: “We must seek to unite Alicante and Elche, to become the engine of the province.

The most important thing is that this province is united with no political colour and aims to improve the economy and reclaim the investments needed.”

AMADORIO: Riverbed in better days.

By Linda Hall VILLAJOYOSA residents are appalled by the state of the Amadorio between the river mouth and the road bridge.

Rubbish litters the riverbed which is choked with plastic bags, drink cartons and dog faeces, they complained.

Resident Maria Dolores Sanchez told the local Spanish press that she suffers whenever she sees the area

which is “so lovely but so neglected.” She would willingly pay to have it cleared. She said: “We have complained to the town hall but nothing gets done.”

The Neighbourhood Committee has now conveyed its worries to the town hall, urging it to persuade the Confederacion Hidrografica de Jucar (CHJ) to take action.

The region’s rivers are controlled by the CHJ but La Vila’s Environment councillor, Pedro Alemany, an-

nounced that the council intends to ask to take over upkeep of the riverbed.

The CHJ last cleared it in September 2015 and a group of volunteers cleaned part of it in February this year. Some time later the town hall cleared vegetation but did not remove it, complained the Xoriguer environmentalist group.

“The dirtiness is visible but it could easily be cleaned using little money,” Xoriguer insisted.

Gravel pit is unlawful PEGO Town Hall appealed against a Valencia Upper Court (TSJ) ruling that declared the l’Atzaila gravel pit illegal.

The court supported claims by the Adsubia-Gelibre environmentalist association that the quarry was unlawful and should cease all activities. Responding to the Compromis party, which questioned the townhall’s appeal, Pego’s mayor Enrique Moll and Treasury councillor Carmelo Ortala explained that the town hall stance as “judicial strategy.”

Accepting the TSJ verdict would oblige the local council to compensate the gravel pit operators for loss of earnings during the months that the gravel pit was closed, Moll and Ortala explained.

SOCIAL NEWS

Massive donation SINCE October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer Care in Javea chose to make this month’s donation of €20,000 to the amazing Anemona Breast Cancer Charity.

The charity are considering putting this money towards organising breast scans for ladies between 40 and 45years-old, who do not get included in the government programme. The Spanish health service only offers scans for ladies aged over 45.

Thank you to all volunteers, supporters, donors, clients and friends who help Cancer Care to raise money for some amazing cancer charities and projects.

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Autumn walks in the Spanish mountains CHRISTMAS CONCERT: From Valley Voices choir.

Valley Voices bring Christmas to Parcent WALKING GROUP: Enjoying a beautiful autumn amble.

ENJOYING another beautiful autumn day, the Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers followed quiet country roads from

RBL remembrance THE Calpe Branch of The Royal British Legion will hold their service of remembrance at the Merced Church opposite ‘Plazza Di Spagna’ (Chicken Shack) on Sunday November 13 at 10.30am, all welcome.

Adsubia ascending to the col at Pla de Miserat, before descending past Castell de Gallinera de Benirrama on Mozarabic paths to return to the village.

Other walks on the day included a strenuous climb of the Severino circuit from Fonts d’Algar near Tarbena and an easier stroll in the foothills of Montduver near Barx.

This friendly international group invites you to join them,

and share their love of walking in the beautiful mountains of Spain. Full details of autumn walks, including walk grades, length, duration and start points are on the programme which can be viewed or downloaded from www.cbmwalkers.org.

For those preferring to walk independently visit the sister website www.walksinspain.org, for walking routes in the Costa Blanca and other regions.

VALLEY VOICES will be bringing a touch of Christmas to Parcent on Monday December 12 at 7.30pm, performing at ‘La Musical,’ next to the town hall.

A concert of Christmas songs will be enjoyed, old and new, to get you into the festive mood and there’s nothing quite like a Christmas carol or two to warm the soul! So gather up friends and family and come along to join in with the festivities.

There will be no charge to attend the event but donations would be welcome.

Valley Voices are a mixed choir, so if you enjoy singing then why not join them on Monday afternoons? Rehearsals are held at the Jalon Valley Animo drop in centre between 4.00pm and 6.00pm, where a warm welcome awaits. Contact Aileen Lightfoot on 696 514 613 or Jennie Tollan on 965 581 519 for more information.

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Small businesses fear the big boys

By Linda Hall BENIDORM’s shopkeepers’ association AICO is fighting plans to install big shopping centres inside the town.

AICO president Raul Parra announced that the association will consider taking legal action following adjustments to the town’s Urban Development Plan (PGOU) that will enable the council to remove

existing obstacles.

This opens the door to the hypermarkets and big chains that until now have not been permitted inside the town. The first multinational to benefit from the modification is likely to be Unibail Rodamco, the French group that specialises in commercial property investments.

The project first surfaced 10 years ago and from the outset

met opposition from AICO although the association has since been joined by two hypermarkets from Finestrat’s La Marina shopping complex.

One commercial area will pave the way for more, Raul Parra argued, creating “a clear and direct threat” to the area’s small businesses.

“Benidorm Town Hall has turned its back on us,” he complained.

Taking everything into consideration PEGO Town Hall will apply the so-called “social clause” when awarding municipal contracts.

Priority will be given to companies whose employees enjoy good labour conditions. Respect for environmental, equality and social exclusion directives will also be taken into account.

The initiative was proposed by the Compro-

mis party at the beginning of last month but held over owing to lack of agreement with other groups on Pego Council. It was later unanimously approved.

“Town halls have to be an engine of change,” said Compromis spokesman Angel Olta. “Awarding contracts not solely on price but also environmental, gender equality and social exclusion factors is one way of doing this.”

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Rememberin fallen in Albi

By Caroline Tyszka

MEETING: Foreign residents meet new councillor.

A welcome for new councillor EXPATS in a north Costa Blanca town have met their new councillor for residents of other nationalities, Martine Mertens.

The newly appointed councillor for the Alfaz del Pi Town Hall will liaise with the foreign resident and their associations, coordinating joint projects and listening to any concerns that they may have.

The council of residents from other nationalities meet on the first Wednesday of every month and as Mertens had only been appointed to the position a few days earlier it was an ideal opportunity for everyone to get to know their council representative.

Councillor Merten said: “I am very excited and eager to start working with each and every one of these groups, I am slowly getting to know about each association and hope that we can have good communication as there has been in the past.”

A SPECIAL event has been planned in Albir to commemorate Remembrance Day. Honouring the contributions made by many British and Commonwealth civilian and military personnel will be Winnie Quantrell and her customers at The Pineapple Bar in Albir.

On Sunday November 13 at 11am Drew the piper will open the proceedings. This will be followed by tea and coffee for those wishing to watch the Remembrance Service as televised in the UK. The bar will lay their own wreath before the afternoon switches to an old time party atmosphere as the Boogie Woogie Babes entertain the audience with a ‘hits from the Blitz’ show.

Nigel Deville’s ‘lest we forge Winnie said: “We held a similar event last year and raised a wonderful 1,200 euros for the Poppy Appeal and Help for Heroes.”

Nigel Deville, local artist, hopes to add to the event’s total with a special painting entitled ‘lest we forget’ up for auction.

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et’ auction painting.

Nigel said: “Anyone who cannot make it to the day is welcome to contact me on my Facebook page and submit a bid, this will then be placed during the afternoon auction on their behalf.”

The bar, known locally as Winniespoons, is located at Oasis Park, Carrer Eurim 23, Albir.

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A variety showcase THE Footlights theatre group have showed off their talented cast - performing two shows - with a strong musical theatre programme.

The shows, held at the Casa de Culturas in Aflaz del Pi and Calpe on October 31 and November 3 respectively, were packed with a wide variety of talented performances starting with the curtain opening ‘lullaby of Broadway.’

Directed and choreographed by Giovanna Wallis - with musical direction from Aileen Lightfoot - the cast took the audience on a journey with songs from ‘Les Miserables,’ which included an outstandingly powerful performance from Mike Donovan and Matt King of The Confrontation.

The youth members, including Tahi

Moss and Tahila Chaundy who combined dancing and singing to ‘Diamonds,’ received rousing applause from the audience for their moving and entertaining pieces.

An emotional performance from Matt and Giovanna singing ‘Endless Love’ - followed by Luke Marriott and Alejandra Soriano with a beautiful dance routine to ‘When we were Young,’ enthralled the theatregoers.

The show finale ‘Time Warp’ showed the versatility of the cast, with their ability to cover all genres of music to an appreciative audience both in Calpe and Alfaz del Pi. The Footlights group, who underwent vast changes in administration earlier in

THE CAST: Performed two musical shows. the year, said that “it had been a tough time regrouping, but out of the ashes has risen a phoenix with new members and new energy, we are extremely proud of them and this show.”

Footlights invite any new members from the age of 10 to join them for their next production. For details contact Giovanna, Chairman, on 634 347 937 or email footlights.secretary@gmail.com.

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New rules for bonfires WITH the threat of forest and wildfires ever-present, Teulada-Moraira has introduced new regulations for bonfires.

Permission, as always, must first be sought from the town hall but the rules bear in mind that farmers and growers need to burn agricultural leftovers, tree prunings and vegetation. Although they may light bonfires only at specified hours during certain times of the year, Sundays are no longer ruled out.

All bonfires are banned during the danger months of June, July and August until September 20.

Between October 15 and April 15 bon-

fires may be lit any day between daybreak until 1pm and from daybreak until 11am between April 16 and May 31.

All bonfires must be at least 50 metres away from woodland or scrub unless a traditional agricultural burner is used.

Burning weeds and vegetation bordering cultivated land will be authorised only when this is at least 50 metres away from woodland or scrub and may be carried out solely between October 15 and April 15 and before 11am.

In cases where cultivated zones are less than 50 metres away from trees or undergrowth, permission must be sought from the regional government although this can be done via Teulada-Moraira Town Hall.

Photo by Generalitat Valenciana

By Linda Hall

AGRICULTURAL BURNER: Traditional and safe.

Not so rubbishy TEULADA-MORAIRA has been awarded a Green Igloo for its commitment to recycling.

The non-profit glass recycling concern Ecovidrio is giving out these awards to municipalities that increased the amount of glass they returned last July and August.

In this time Teulada-Moraira recycled 335,650 kilos of glass, 12.4 per cent more than during the 2015 high summer season.

The hospitality trade generates 50 per cent of the glass that is collected for recycling in the area most of it in the summer despite year-round trade.

Both parts of the town are committed to recycling more than just glass and to

make this simpler for the local population, recycling bins are now being replaced in both localities.

These appear identical to the original bins but are made of materials that are lighter and more environment-friendly.

AWARD: A good summer for recycling.

RECYCLING BINS: Being replaced in Moraira and Teulada.

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COLLECTION BOXES: Making Christmas a bit more special for those in need.

Treats for Christmas

By Caroline Tyszka A CAMPAIGN to help make Christmas just a little bit more special for those in need has been launched.

The ‘Treat for Christmas’ 2016 campaign, established in 2015, will collect chocolates, luxury biscuits and sweets to be evenly donated between the Alfaz del Pi food bank and the Busy Bees Charity, who allocate resources to the children’s homes.

Collection boxes will be in place from No-

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Fenced off AFTER repeated requests, the TRAM line near the Gasparot children’s play area in Villajoyosa will be fenced off. Work begins this week, rail operator FGV announced, and will include the area adjoining the station and the sports complex.

Ancient finds WORKMEN constructing a car showroom between Avenida Benidorm and Avenida Miguel Hernandez in San Juan discovered shards from 1st century BC pottery vessels. Work is to continue but archaeologists will study the sections of land not yet excavated.

vember 11 until December 16 at: Hepburn’s Hair Nail Beauty Salon and Barbers in the Indoor Market in Benidorm; Winnies Cafe Bar in La Cala; Giving4Giving in La Nucia; Amigos Bar in Alfaz del Pi and The Pineapple Bar ‘Winniespoons’ in Albir.

Last year there was an overwhelming response from the expatriate community who filled six boxes, all of which were donated to the food bank in Alfaz del Pi. You can email caroline.tyszka@gmail.com if you need further information.

Twin girls impatient to arrive JAVEA residents Arlene and Craig Drysdale are now the proud parents of twin girls Valentina and Isabella.

N e v erth ele s s it w ill be two or three months before they can take them home as the girls were born prematurely at 24 weeks.

So impatient were they to arrive that paramedics in the SAMU ambulance realised it would be safer to tak e A rlen e to th e J a ve a health centre instead of Denia hospital.

T h e b irth a s s is te d b y a midwife and two paediatricians was normal, but the

tiny girls weighed only 700 grammes and needed to be transferred immediately to hospital.

D oc tors Silva na Pintos and Monica Bonora snuggled them against their bodie s to ke e p the m w a rm while they were taken with their mother by ambulance to Denia.

Arlene is now back home while Valentina and Isabella have been moved to the Alic a nte G e ne ra l H os pita l.

“The medical team is happy,” Craig said. “We just hope tha t little by little things will go well.”

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SOCIAL NEWS

Rambling Walkers ON Thursday November 3 over 60 members and guests of the Rambling Walkers Marina Alta met at Bar Refugio overlooking the Pinos Valley and Bernia.

The group then split into two, with some walkers heading down the valley towards Pinos, and then following a circular route of a little over 5km to return to Bar Refugio.

The main walking group drove 3km down the valley, to Barranca Guilleu. From here they climbed up to Bar Refugio, passing interesting casitas, the previously uninhabited hamlet of Casas de Berdiola and the Bernia Font. The clear bright day afforded sensational views down to the coast with Montgo clearly visible. The 7.5km walk took three hours.

The group meet on alternate Thursdays from September to June. For more information visit our Facebook page Rambling Walkers Marina Alta Spain or contact the secretary by emailing secretaryramblingwalk ers@outlook.com.

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Sounds Familiar

FESTIVE SEASON: Kicks off with a musical adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol.’

CHRISTMAS is fast approaching and Sounds Familiar are kicking off the festive season with a full musical adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol,’ the most famous of Charles Dickens’ novels. The show is on at the Casa de Cultura in Calpe on Wednesday November 30 and Thursday December 1.

Usually Sounds Familiar perform in more than one venue, but this time the show is on for two nights in the same place because the set is too large to move around from theatre to theatre. The scenery has taken months to complete and stretches the full width of Calpe’s stage and is built on split levels, transforming

the space into a London street from the mid19th century complete with snow and a working lamppost.

The cast tell the story of the miser Scrooge being visited by various time-travelling ghosts trying to teach him the true meaning of Christmas. The show is full of fun, laughter, drama and song and features well-loved characters from the book.

Tickets are priced at €12 and are available from Margaret & Elena’s Book and Card shop at Galerias Mar Azul, 9 Av Gabriel Miro in Calpe, by telephone on 965 581 483, or online at www.philipashley.com/boxoffice.php.

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Charity opens new shop

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Plans take a step nearer for hospital expansion

By Caroline Tyszka THE grand opening of Giving4Giving’s fourth charity shop was a resounding success.

The new store, situated on the high street in Altea opposite the town hall, was officially opened by the town’s head of social services Veronica Lopez.

Since opening its doors in July 2012 volunteers at Giving4giving have raised over €60,450 to help and support local cancer charities along with other worthy causes through sales at the charity shops and fundraising events.

The new store will not only help to provide additional income for the charity but hopefully also benefit from becoming part of the local community and raising awareness of the vital work and people it supports.

Founder of the charity, Gary Barr, said: “I am excited to be opening our fourth shop, and raising more funds to help those in need, none of which would have been possible without our valuable team of volunteers and supporters.”

The charity has 30 volunteers who all donate their time for free at the various shops, however Giving4Giving

GRAND OPENING: Of the charity’s fourth shop. are always looking for more team members in addition to donations to keep the rails full.

Items can be dropped off at any of the other shops - in La Nucia, Finestrat and Altea – alternatively Gary can arrange to collect larger donations.

Linda Yates, Giving4Giving coordinator said: “This is the third shop

opening that I have been involved with, I am delighted and honoured to be involved with such a wonderful charity.”

The new shop will be open MondaySaturday 10am until 2pm.

Anyone interested in volunteering or donating items can call Gary on 603 137 697 or visit their Facebook page: Giving4Giving charity.

THE Regional Hospital of Marina Baixa, in Villajoyosa, is one step closer to receiving funding for enlargement plans. Draft budget proposals presented by the Valencia authorities have included for the first time an allocation of €12.5 million to fund an additional 66 beds and a doubling of the services currently offered. The hospital has waited over 10 years to reach this stage, although in the draft budget the funding would be in annual instalments, with only part of the money being available in 2017.

The hospital’s department heads and management team have constantly requested increased capacity for the emergency treatment area, day hospital and operating theatres to cope with growing numbers. Included in plans is a new hospital wing which will have radiology, paediatric and gynaecology clinics and also specialised areas to perform caesarean sections and other emergency operations.

Dr Rosa Louis Cereceda detailed the expansion would mean an increase from the current 270 bed capacity, which has been in place since the hospital opened more than 30 years ago, to a total of 336.

Children under 14 will benefit from a psychiatric clinic, a specialised service the hospital is not currently able to offer, with additional capacity for adults with similar needs.

Operating theatres will increase from eight to 14 whilst beds in the intensive care unit would rise from 12 to 18. Cataract patients, for whom there is a long waiting list, should be treated quicker with plans to increase the two day a week operating theatre availability.

The timetable for expansion is reliant on the draft being fully endorsed by the Valencian government although tenders have been requested for a master plan - which will include construction schedules and costs – with a budget of €15,000, this must be submitted before the end of the year.

Next year €200,000 will be made available to finish the planning and start the build, with most work being between 2018 and 2019.

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NEWS FROM OUR FIVE OTHER REGIONS

AXARQUÍA

Knowing limits

Voodoo woman released

By John Smith

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MALLORCA

AFRICAN VOODOO ALTAR: Women were said to be threatened through Voodoo rituals.

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A NIGERIAN woman has been released from effective slavery in Mallorca by officers of the National Police who arrested her captor following a raid on a Palma property.

This operation which is part of an on-oing national fight against human trafficking established that the woman was smuggled from Nigeria to Morocco and on to Spain through Melilla in 2009 and once in Mallorca was sold to a pimp and was made to act as a street prostitute, being threatened with a huge supposed debt of €50,000 and through Voodoo rituals.

So far, the National Police Plan against Trafficking in Human Beings for Sexual Exploitation has conducted 800 operations since it started in 2013, has arrested more than 2,500 people across Spain and released large numbers of women.

COSTA DEL SOL

TO coincide with the World Day without Alcohol on November 15, Nerja’s Council for Youth has organised some informative chats about alcohol consumption and the risks that come along with it.

The discussions will be headed by students from different secondary schools in the town.

Projects approved THE Malaga Provincial Council has approved several improvement projects which will take place in the inland municipalities of Benamargosa where €47,000 will go towards the renovation of the town cemetery and Moclinejo where €30,000 has been set aside for the remodelling of the town hall.

Second school

Mass grave

Lady Luck

Extra effort

Pensioner visits

CALLS are being made for a second secondary school to be built in Pilar de la Horadada. The town hall wants an agreement between the Department and the municipality to build the second institute as soon as possible.

THE excavation of the Porreres mass grave is well underway and at least 10 full skeletons have already been discovered. There are thought to be around 120 bodies at the Mallorcan site where Republican prisoners of war were lined up and shot in 1936 by Nationalist forces.

A TICKET bearing the winning code for the ‘One Million’ prize on the Euromillions draw was stamped at Tijola’s number two lottery office.

This is the third big win the office has delivered during 15 years of business.

AN Algeciras Guardia Civil officer who lives in Manilva tracked down the driver who ran over a child in a hit and run incident in Sabinillas last week and escorted him from his home to the Local Police station.

Drug abuse

Double density

Almeria’s best

NEARLY 1,000 pensioners from Melilla will make their way to Frigiliana over the course of November, thanks to a new agreement signed between the two municipalities and the expeditions will arrive every Thursday, with each group made up of approximately 215 pensioners.

MORE than 100 people attended a conference in Elche on drug and drink abuse and its effects on family.

Held at the University Miguel Hernandez, students, specialists and those who attend the APAEX Ex-alcoholics group took part.

ONE day in August saw the largest volume of people ever recorded on the Balearic Islands. The Human Pressure Index confirmed that on August 9 there were 2,036,132 people cast across the islands, about 15,000 more than the previous record set last year.

NIJAR has been chosen to host this year’s Day of the Province awards, organised each year by Almeria Provincial Council to honour the most note-worthy people from the area. The ceremony, set to take place on November 12 at the Scenic Arts Centre, will see four medals presented.

Lingua Franca

Woeful mothering

VALENCIAN to come first is the aim of a decree regulating and promoting the use of official languages in the administration. If approved by the Consell, once it comes into force, government workers and officials as well as contractors, will have to brush up their Valencian language skills.

A CALVIA woman has been given an eight-month suspended sentence and years of social services supervision after being found guilty of neglecting her young son. She left the eight-year-old and his friend unattended while she nipped out to buy some cigarettes and didn’t return for hours.

Belly art ELCHE’S Vinalopo Hospital has hosted an exhibition of ‘Creativity for Pregnant Women’ showing photos of a pregnant woman’s belly being transformed into a canvas for artwork.

No reception ABOUT 20,000 Almanzora Valley residents were cut off for almost 24 hours last week when mobile phone reception and the internet went down, causing major difficulties for banks and businesses.

Rhapsody of the Seas Fewer unemployed AN award-winning cruise ship docked in Palma to a hero’s welcome from local nautical aficionados who awarded the Captain, Johan Malmberg with a special medal. The 279-metre-long ‘Rhapsody of the Seas’ is part of the Royal Caribbean Cruises family.

THE number of unemployed people registered at job centres in Almeria fell by 3,082 (4.42 per cent) in October, the Ministry of Employment and Social Security has reported, bringing the number of jobless people in the province down to 66,570.

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Quicker travel AIR ARABIA will begin flying between Malaga and Tangiers on December 4. The flights will take about 40 minutes and will run on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Body found A MAN believed to be in his late 40s and wearing sports clothes was found dead in the water at Malaga City port on Friday morning (October 28). The Guardia Civil is investigating the death.

Hospital opening THE A&E department at the new Guadalhorce Hospital should be up and running at the end of the month, Andalucian Health delegate Aquilino Alonso has announced as the hospital gradually opens one section at a time.

Fewer unemployed THE number of unemployed people of working age in Malaga Province has dropped below the 200,000 mark for the first time in seven years.

Doctors needed THE CCOO workers union has emphasised that the Rincon de la Victoria Health Centre is one of the most understaffed in all of Malaga Province and believes it would be advisable for the centre to contract at least four doctors and four nurses to arrive at an appropriate ratio of patients per doctor.

New building THE Giner de los Rios Centre has formed part of Nerja’s urban landscape for more than four decades. The council first intends to knock down the existing building, hopefully before the beginning of next summer. Then the construction of the new building is expected to begin.

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NORWAY

GERMANY

The Game of Thrones

Finally finished

CAST and crew of the Game of Thrones could arrive in Norway as the show’s producers hinted they were looking at the country, attracted in part by its tax break for film production.

SIX years later than scheduled and substantially over budget, but Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie concert hall has finally finished.

A four-star hotel and restaurant a tta ched t o i t ar e al so due t o open.

Peace prize

Asylum arrests

THE Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to the President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos in recognition of his efforts to end decades of war in the country.

POLI CE r ai ded sever al re fug ee shel t er s and ar r est ed seven asylum seekers on suspicion that they had raped an Iranian girl, aged 17, and filmed the act.

EUROPEAN PRESS

Top spot THE University of Munich has been ranked the best in Germany.

It was ranked 57th globally and came in at the 11th best in Europe. Heidelberg University was Germany’s second best.

Wholesome ban ‘WHOLESOME’ describes something with health benefits and as a result, a court has ruled it is not allowed to be used by breweries in Germany in adverts for their beers.

More visitors

BELGIUM

JUNE saw a record 2.45 million overnight visitors in the country’s hotels; 3 per cent more than last June.

Foreign visitors also rose by 10 per cent.

NORWAY COUNTRYSIDE: Could be used for filming.

ARTISANS and patissiers in Verviers spent three hours creating the largest chocolate éclair ever made. The 676-metre éclair used more than 70kg of butter, 2,000 eggs and will be divided into 6,000 delicious slices.

FRANCE

Save the Children CHILDREN taken from the infamous Calais ‘Jungle’ could be being put at risk, according to the charity Save the Children. They say although the children are currently safe they may be tempted to flee if held in detention too long.

Database row IN a bid to crack down on identity theft the French government is

Chocolate triumph

creating a massive new database s to rin g in fo rma tion on a lmos t everyone with an ID card. Some parts of the French media have reacted with dismay, with one paper calling it “terrifying.”

Erotic downturn FRANCE’S only erotic museum is to close its doors after nearly 18 years. The owners put it down to

high rents, falling tourist numbers and so-called creeping gentrification.

Aging population FR A N C E w ill ha ve a round 270,000 people over the age of 100 by the year 2070, according to new figure s . The c ountry is a lre a dy home to the highest number of centenarians in Europe.

Hefty fine THE Belgian state is ordered to pay a €4,000 a day fine for failing to send a visa to a Syrian family trying to flee Aleppo. The Secretary of State for Asylum and Immigration, Theo Francken, has appealed the ruling.

SWEDEN

DENMARK

HOLLAND

Re-offenders

Money seized

Cruise move

A SWEDISH study found that there was a notable reduction in the rate of violent criminals re-offending amongst those who had been given medication for antipsychotic conditions. They analysed 22,275 prisoners over five years.

AUTHORITIES seized 117,600 kroner (€15,805) from asylum-seekers after a new law came into force in February.

Beer day

Customs clearance

THIRSTY Danes enjoyed J-Day where party-goers decked themselves out in Santa hats and elf costumes to celebrate the release of Tuborg’s new Christmas beer.

THE USA and Sweden has signed a new agreement allowing customs procedures to be carried out in Sweden before passengers board their flight. They would then enter the US as a domestic passenger.

Gossip girls

Checks continue SWEDEN is extending ID checks on the borders for a further three months. Checks on rail, bus and ferries were introduced in January this year and will continue into next year.

TWO magazine editors might end up in prison over allegations they illegally spied on credit card transactions made

by Danish royalty and national celebrities.

Magical fairytale A MUSEUM devoted to the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, is set to open in Odense.

Lady luck A BELGIAN man scooped more than €50 million in the Euromillions, just two week after a compatriot won an incredible €168 million.

Belgians forked out more than €3 million on tickets last month.

Légion Étrangère FORMER Belgian football team coach Georges Leekens has moved onto ‘yellower pastures’ with his new role in charge of Algeria. The Meeuwen man will hope to get his side into the 2018 World Cup.

AMSTERDAM wants to move the cruise ship terminal in a bid to relieve pressure on the city by the growing number of tourists. Last year 134 cruise ships arrived in Amsterdam, eight more than in 2014.

share, Air France-KLM is planning a new airline initiative dubbed ‘Boost’ to compete with Gulf state airlines, which will be ‘simple, modern and innovative’ according to the airline.

Off the paths

Sustainability lacking

THE transport minister has permitted Amsterdam to ban small mopeds from city bike paths, forcing them to use the roads and wear a helmet.

Airline boost IN a bid to win back market

UN sustainable development targets were agreed in September 2014, but the Netherlands is not performing well enough in some of the areas. The country is lacking in climate protection and renewable energy.

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By John Smith DESPITE the controversy concerning the possible secession of Catalonia from Spain, the California-based manufacturer of luxury electric cars, Tesla has without fanfare decided to open new headquarters in Barcelona from which it will distribute its cars and accessories within Spain.

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$3,000 (€2,700) is the amount of capital invested

by Tesla when setting up its new Spanish subsidiary.

DUE to the fact it proved so easy to forge a £1 coin (make a mould using an existing coin, fill it with lead and paint it gold coloured) it is conservatively estimated that more than 3 per cent of all pound coins in circulation are fakes.

This doesn’t take into account the number of one lilangeni coins of Swaziland which are worth about 6p (7c) which found their way back to the UK after some bright spark in the Royal Mint produced them using the same blanks!

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government although the decision has not actually been announced by the currently loss-making company but was spotted by eagle-eyed reporters when the registration of the new company Tesla Spain SL was spotted in the Official Bulletin of the Commercial Registry at the end of October.

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By taking my term in office beyond the expected period of the Article 50 process, this should help contribute to securing an orderly transition to the UK’s new relationship with Europe,” Bank of England Gov. Mark Carney

New pound coin due in 2017

The new £1 coin ent’ to strengthen security.

The new coin will be introduced in March 2017 and for six months, will run parallel with the old pound which will then become obsolete and be withdrawn.

All sounds good, except that anybody who operates machines that take coins will have to adapt them to accept both types for six months and then adapt them again to reject the old £1 coin.

This is just another expenditure that companies and consumers will have to carry.

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Egyptian economics IN a move aimed at trying to obtain a $12 billion (€10.8 billion) loan from the International Monetary Fund, the Egyptian government has announced a range of economic measures which whilst possibly bringing short term hardship to consumers should help to replace lost tourist revenue in the medium term.

Measures include the floatation of the Egyptian pound which could see an effective devaluation of up to 50 per cent against the dollar and an increase in interest rates of 3 per cent to 14.75 per cent.

Jamie Oliver down under FOLLOWING the news that Australian company Keystone Group had gone into liquidation, Naked Chef Jamie Oliver made it clear that he wished to purchase the six Jamie’s Italian restaurants he had franchised to the group and bring them back under his control.

Directors looking for comfort WORKING on the assumption she is going to take any notice, the Association of Spanish Directors (AED) wrote to Theresa May following a meeting at the British Embassy in Madrid co-sponsored by the AED and the British Chamber of Commerce in which the matter of Brexit was discussed.

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ment, but it does seem a considerable way from being completed and then accepted by US regulators before seeing its new models navigating Spanish roads, although hopefully the Spanish version will be able to recognise turning cars who don’t bother to indicate.

It is expected there will be showrooms in both Barcelona and Madrid which are considered the two most attractive markets for the electric cars.

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Sanchez accused IT is almost as if the Spanish tax system is run by Real Madrid supporters as after high profile investigations and prosecutions of some of Barcelona’s finest including Messi, Mascherano and Neymar, the microscope is now firmly fixed on the financial affairs of Chilean and Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez.

It is suggested the player ‘actively withheld’ tax amounting to a little under €1 million through a Maltese company during his period as a Barcelona player from 2011 to 2014 although this is strenuously denied by the striker’s agent.

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FINANCE, BUSINESS & LEGAL

Where there’s blame there’s a claim

ONE of Spain’s poorest regions Extremadura was proud of the fact that a company called Zetta Smartphone has set up in the province and was producing what appeared to be a potential world beating product which had the potential to rival Apple in the long term.

A great deal of excitement surrounded the fact that these technically advanced mobiles with large screens and most of the facilities expected in an iPhone were being manufactured in Spain and offered for sale at prices up to three times less than an Apple product.

Taking advantage of perceived images, the company created its own special logo which was an acorn (representing the oak forests found in the province) with a bite taken out of it in homage to Apple.

During October however, matters began to unravel for the company as it appears that rather than being a newly created Spanish product, what the owners were doing was purchasing two handsets made in China by local manufacturers Xiaomi and then

Credit: Cristina Nixau Shutterstock

BHS DEMISE: The end of an era. two-edged sword as it is most likely that any money received from the pair, would actually go into the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) and not directly into the BHS pension fund.

According to Sir Philip, he does have a plan to help the pension fund directly which would see a better result for pensioners and he claims that the chairman of the trustees of

the pension fund agrees in principle that his scheme would be advantageous and on the afternoon that he received the demand he offered £250 million (€280 million) to the fund but

it is believed that the Pension Regulator is looking for him to increase the offer to £350 million (€392 million).

The actual investigation into the pension scheme which has

Mobile phone company in Extremadura caught out Thomas Nilsson flickr Wikimedia

By John Smith AS if it wasn’t bad enough for Sir Philip Green to be threatened with the removal of his knighthood over the BHS fiasco but he has now been advised that enforcement action with regards to the pension scheme is also being taken by the Pension Regulator.

In a fairly unusual action which demands large contributions from both Sir Philip and Dominic Chappell who purchased BHS for a pound supposedly in order to protect the pensions of the 20,000 staff who were members of the BHS pension scheme.

Sir Philip had indicated some time ago that he would be looking at options to top up the scheme which appears to have had a shortfall of some £570 million (€627 million) by the time that the company finally went into liquidation but with a lack of concrete proposals, the Regulator has clearly run out of patience.

This could however be a

PHONEY PHONES: Zetta rebranded the Xiaomi Mi4 mobile phone with their own logo. simply rebranding them with the Zetta logo!

The Chinese company does not export its products to Europe at the moment, concen-

trating on the Chinese market and exporting only to Singapore and Taiwan with an interest in newly emerging markets within Brazil and India.

As the Xiaomi phones were not exported to Europe and were therefore unlikely to be recognised, Zetta simply imported stock from a third par-

ty and rebranded them as if they were their own.

When the ‘Zetta phones’ were put on sale on the company’s web site and through

resulted in a 300-page document sent to those considered liable to make payments was opened in March 2015 long before BHS closed and has therefore taken 19 months to complete.

This action will not however result in any immediate assistance for the pensioners and former employees of BHS as those being challenged will have the absolute right to respond and then if they refuse to comply with the enforcement action, the matter will be sent for independent arbitration, but any decision has to be agreed by all parties.

In other words, this gives the impression of being a formality which may not resolve the situation in the short-term but may be a sensible ploy which prompted Sir Philip in particular to finally release his proposal and if considered acceptable could see some relatively speedy activity rather than watch the matter drag on for years.

shops, they simply added about €100 to the price that they had paid for their stock and renamed the phones Conquistador 4.7 and Conquistador 5.5 Plus.

Since this information has been revealed in specialist press as well as some Spanish language newspapers, the company website and Facebook page have ceased to carry updated news and the website says that it is in the process of being upgraded.

Reports suggest that only a few thousand of these mobile handsets have been sold in Spain compared to the millions sold by Xiaomi but it does leave those consumers who have purchased phones from Zetta unsure as to whether they will have any rights in the event that their phone goes wrong or whether they can return the phone for a complete refund.

For so many years, Chinese companies were accused of ‘pirating’ western product and manufacturing it locally so it is ironic that Zetta co-founded

by Chinese national Cu Bojan should be reversing the traditional roles.

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China beginning to take over Hollywood

SYLVESTER STALLONE: With his daughters at the 2016 Golden Globes.

By John Smith TURNING his back, possibly temporarily, on Spain, China’s richest man Wang Jianlin is over in Hollywood where he has just spent $1 billion (€900 million) on purchasing Dick Clark Productions set up by the former TV presenter.

Owning as he does already, America’s second largest cinema chain AMC and Legendary Entertainment a film company which has co-produced a whole range of hit movies with Warner Bros including a number of Batman and Superman hits as well as the incredibly successful Hangover, Jurassic World and 300 he is certainly an important figure already in the industry.

If you are producing films and then placing in your cinemas, it makes sense to purchase the company that produces the Golden Globe Awards presented annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for film and TV with the show being part of the Dick Clark collection.

The newly purchased company produces a whole raft of television shows and award ceremonies so is a natural ex-

There appears to be some fear that if he does manage to become a really major player in the film world that he will somehow indulge in trying to influence audiences to appreciate China and its rulers.”

tension to the company Mr Wang owns, Dalian Wanda which has until recently been predominantly involved in property development and ownership although it has diversified and has even taken over Sunseeker yachts as well as Atletico Madrid.

It is no secret that the billionaire, said to be worth in excess of $32 billion (€29 billion), has been anxious to not only diversify but to spread his investments around the world and he has certainly been flirting with various major movie companies looking to possibly take over or partner with one of them.

Despite his international expansion, he has also made it clear that he wants to en-

sure that Chinese culture is more readily promoted and accepted in the West and many politicians and pundits in America see him as a potential threat to the traditional Hollywood movie empires and would certainly look to resist any major takeover.

Mr Wang has produced a hugely successful business despite the fact that China can still be quite draconian in the way in which it invades individual privacy and there appears to be some fear that if he does manage to become a really major player in the film world that he will somehow indulge in trying to influence audiences to appreciate China and its rulers.

This is something he denies, saying that he is motivated by financial reasons rather than political ones and that in order to obtain the best financial results from the Chinese market then films have to be made which are aimed at that market.

To this end, he has invested in the Hong Kong film industry and one of his companies is producing The Great Wall starring Matt Damon and well-known Chinese actors which has been financed from Hollywood but filmed and produced in China.

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Yesteryear comedies still make us laugh LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT AS someone who earns most of his living after dark, daytime television is often a major contributor to my psyche of amusement and entertainment. In a stroke of, probably financially instigated genius, the BBC has recently decided to present reruns of some classic comedies of yesteryear and what a treat they are.

Open All Hours, with the wonderful Ronnie Barker, Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em starring the amazing talents of Michael Crawford, Only Fools and Horses with David Jason, plus the antics of the zany cast of Hi De Hi, are just a few of a whole host of sitcoms gracing the box this year.

Of course, ITV have been doing it for some time with programmes like Rising Damp. Another great series of days gone by, containing marvellous dialogue, full of witty innuendoes, completely innocuous non-PC statements, pathos and hys-

CLASSIC COMEDIES: Are a joy to watch. terical situations, these classics of comedy are a pure joy to watch.

And do you know the most grati-

fying aspect of them all? Not a swear word or statement of filth in sight. To me acceptable comedy on

TV died at the end of the 80’s. Since then it has sunk into a desperate morass of sleaze and slimy stagna-

tion, its success being measured by just how low its writers and performers can take it.

And do you know why? These days there are no proper comedy writers around. The morons who churn out the modern day rubbish, whose success is generally judged by how often you can say the word **** in any given minute, should hang their heads in humiliated shame.

Talk about taking money under false pretences. They should all be weeded out and sent back to the gutter where they unquestionably belong. Alternative comedy? I’m sorry, in my book, today’s alternative comedies are the unforgettable, utterly unmissable ghosts of comedy past. Long may they shine as examples of the presentations that should really be making us forget our worries and delivering us a real good laugh.

Come back the likes of Galton and Simpson, Roy Clark and Ray Allen, all is forgiven!

Keep the Faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Politicians who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones Nora Johnson

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

To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

FOLLOWING the recent fiery debate in the Commons in which Sir Philip Green was lambasted as an ‘asset stripper’ and compared to Robert Maxwell, MPs voted to strip him of his knighthood. (I’d go further and suggest he deserves to be stripped of his knighthood, his retail reputation AND a couple of his superyachts as well).

Labour MP, Iain Wright, claimed Green “took the rings from BHS’s fingers, beat it black and blue, starved it of food and water, put it on life support and then wanted credit for keeping it alive.”

David Winnock, another Labour MP, labelled Green a “billionaire spiv.” Yet neither Winnock nor Wright, both MPs when Green was knighted by Tony Blair (enough said), objected then but, like many others, delight in his downfall now.

HYPOCRITICAL MPS: Are hardly squeaky clean themselves, often failing to uphold the reputation of their profession.

Leaving aside the corrupt Honours system which needs reforming or scrapping (Cameron’s resignation list, anyone?), this hypocritical lot are hardly squeaky clean themselves.

Take former MPs Jonathan Aitken, Jeffrey Archer and Chris Huhne (all jailed: Aitken and Archer, who is still entitled to wear ermine, for perjury; Huhne for perverting the course of justice) and, more recently, MP Keith Vaz. One of the major reasons why MPs are so

often bad-mouthed is their failure to uphold the reputation of their ‘profession.’ Vaz’s alleged behaviour with male prostitutes is a classic example, but there are countless others.

All other professions hold sacred their reputation, and bringing that into disrepute is considered a cardinal sin. A former Lord Chief Justice famously stated that “a profession’s most valuable asset is its collective reputation, and the confidence which that inspires,” and this principle is upheld by lawyers, doctors, etc. But not, it seems, by politicians. They’re good at telling others how to behave, but not themselves (“do as I say but not as I do”) If this hypocritical bunch just cleaned up their act and did their jobs properly, bullies like Green (who called a journalist a word ending in ‘-unt’ that isn’t ‘aunt!’) would never be given a gong in the first place and Parliament wouldn’t have the reputation it has.

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I’m not your mate!

Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I HAVE had loads of emails so thanks for that and in them are quite a few things which drive me nuts too. One from Peter has one of my pet grumps and that is being called ‘mate’ by someone that I have only just met. There are a few of my friends that we address each other as mate, but we have known each other for years. How can you meet someone for the first time and say, ‘Hello mate?’ One of my daughter’s ex-boyfriends did it. I’d never met him before and the first thing he said was, ‘Hello mate.’ Anyway, as I said, he is now an ex ... see ya later mate.

I used to work the markets and in fairgrounds all around the UK and, to be honest, as a cockney it would not be unusual, when serving the public, if it was a female, I would call them ‘love’ or ‘sweetheart.’ But it was in a very casual and friendly environment and I think you will agree that it’s half expected when shopping in a street market. Where it is not acceptable is when being served in a very expensive restaurant. That’s why Mrs S got the right hump when the waitress said to her, ‘Is everything OK sweetheart?’ Now believe me we are not snobs, far from it, but it’s all

about being respectful. Maybe if we are in a cafe and we are regulars, but a top end restaurant, I don’t think so? Are we wrong? We don’t want to be called sir or madam just not sweetheart.

Talking about manners - how hard is it to say thank you, in the form of a small hand gesture, if I stop to let you out in a line of traffic? I don’t want you to get out and present me with a gift or blow me kisses, but just say thanks for letting me out you miserable ignorant git. Another Peter shares a grump with me about the women that insist on getting their baby out of the car on the road side so you have their back door open and them manoeuvring their most treasured possession into oncoming traffic. Why would you do that?

And if you ever try and say something all you get is a volley of abuse. Talking about mums and babies why on earth do they step off the curb onto a zebra crossing with their buggy without looking? I know they have right of way but sometimes if my car has just come off the roundabout and there is another car right up behind me, I need that extra second or so. It’s not fair on anybody concerned. Just stop for a second and give us drivers a chance to stop too. Something else I realised this week is that arguing with the wife is like reading a software licensing agreement. In the end you ignore everything and just click ‘I agree.’

Any grumps or comments email me at mikesenker@gmail.com

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8:30pm Top of the Pops John Peel presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 12 August 1982.

9:00pm The Good Old Days Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the music hall programme first broadcast on 4 March 1976.

9:45pm Sounds of the 70s 10:15pm The Old Grey Whistle Test 11:00pm Roots, Reggae, Rebellion 12:00am Reggae at the BBC 1:30am Top of the Pops 2:10am Roots, Reggae, Rebellion 3:10am Reggae at the BBC 4:40am This is BBC Four

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7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 10:00am Coronation Street 10:30am Royal Pains 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:15pm Emmerdale 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You’ve Been Framed Rides Again!

9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Family Guy 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Prank Pad 1:00am American Dad!

7:00am Man About the House 7:25am On the Buses 7:50am Heartbeat 8:50am Where the Heart is 9:50am Wild at Heart 10:50am Judge Judy 11:15am Judge Judy 11:40am Judge Judy 12:05pm Murder, She Wrote 1:05pm The Darling Buds of May 2:10pm Heartbeat 3:10pm Wild at Heart 4:15pm Where the Heart is 5:20pm Man About the House 5:50pm On the Buses 6:25pm On the Buses 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm Appropriate Adult 12:35am Cold Blood 2:05am Wycliffe 3:25am Long Lost Family 4:20am Rory Bremner’s Great British Views 5:10am Rory Bremner’s Great British Views

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Cash Cowboys Storage Wars Texas Snooker Cash Cowboys Storage Wars Texas Snooker The Snooker Mavericks Fastest FYI Daily Fastest Snooker v Darts Sports short film.

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7:00am Santa’s Little Helper 8:45am Big Hero 6 Special Alex Zane travels to Disney Animation Studios in LA to discover how Oscarwinning animation Big Hero 6.

9:15am Joy Offbeat biopic of Miracle Mop inventor Joy Mangano. Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence.

11:30am Krampus 1:15pm Despite the Falling Snow 3:00pm Ride Along 2 5:00pm Doctor Strange: Special 5:30pm Santa’s Little Helper 7:15pm Krampus 9:00pm Ride Along 2 11:00pm Joy 1:10am Dark Signal 2:55am Camino 4:45am Despite the Falling Snow

7:00am Definitely, Maybe 9:00am The Cable Guy 10:45am Four Weddings and a Funeral 12:50pm The Intern 3:00pm Trainwreck 5:15pm Welcome to Me 6:55pm Four Weddings and a Funeral 9:00pm The Intern 11:10pm Trainwreck 1:20am The Interview 3:20am Billy Madison 5:00am The Pink Panther

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3:00pm Rugby Union 5:30pm Escape to the Country 6:15pm Mastermind Celebrity Special 6:45pm BBC News 6:55pm BBC London News 7:05pm Pointless 7:55pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:10pm The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins 10:00pm The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance 2016 11:40pm BBC News 12:00am Room 101 12:40am Asian Provocateur 1:10am Rebound 2:40am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:45am BBC News

7:10am Government Girl 8:40am The Women’s Football Show 9:10am Suspicion 10:45am Secret Britain 11:45am The Good Cook 12:15pm The Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 1:15pm Coast 1:45pm Homes Under the Hammer 2:30pm Talking Pictures 3:15pm Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner 5:00pm Flog It! 6:00pm Rugby Union 8:30pm Rugby Union 9:30pm Balletboyz - Young Men 10:30pm Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom 12:55am Red Tails Action-packed depiction of a lesserknown aspect of World War Two. Italy, 1944.

2:50am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

8:00pm India’s Frontier Railways Series about the international trains crossing borders in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

9:00pm The Incredible Human Journey 10:00pm Deep Water Australian crime drama series inspired by true events.

10:55pm Deep Water 11:50pm Jeff Lynne’s ELO at Hyde Park 1:15am Tubular Bells: The Mike Oldfield Story Documentary about the musician and composer Mike Oldfield.

2:15am Top of the Pops David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 5 August 1982.

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7:10am Gillette World Sport 7:40am Mobil 1 The Grid 8:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am The Morning Line 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm The Big Bang Theory 12:25pm The Simpsons 1:00pm The Simpsons 1:30pm Deal or No Deal 2:30pm Channel 4 Racing 5:00pm Jamie’s Super Food 5:30pm Location, Location, Location 6:35pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm China Between Clouds and Dreams 9:00pm Formula 1 10:30pm Non-Stop 12:40am Underworld: Awakening 2:20am Hollyoaks Omnibus 4:25am Phil: Secret Agent Down Under

8:40am Little Princess 8:55am Paw Patrol 9:15am Blaze and the Monster Machines 9:40am Noddy in Toyland 10:00am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:10am Shimmer and Shine 10:35am Peppa Pig 10:50am Peppa Pig 11:00am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 11:10am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:45am House Doctor 12:45pm A Bride for Christmas 2:25pm Christmas Angel 4:30pm FIA Formula e Live: Marrakech 6:30pm 2012 7:30pm 5 News Weekend 7:35pm 2012 9:25pm NCIS: New Orleans 10:20pm NCIS: New Orleans 11:15pm That’s So 1985 12:15am Football on 5 1:15am Super Casino 4:10am The Yorkshire Vet 5:00am Storm Force 5:50am House Doctor

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5:20pm The Chase 6:25pm ITV News London 6:40pm ITV News and Weather 7:00pm Tipping Point 8:00pm Meet the Parents 9:00pm The X Factor 11:30pm ITV News and Weather 11:45pm The Bourne Ultimatum 1:50am Jackpot247

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7:00pm Get Santa Santa Claus enlists the help of a father and son after crashlanding his new sleigh in London.

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8:30am Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein 9:00am Greatest Gardens 9:30am Countryfile’s Ramble for Children in Need 10:30am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:00pm The Good Cook 12:30pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:00pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm Rugby Union 3:00pm Tennis 6:00pm Flog It! 6:30pm Remembrance Sunday: The Cenotaph 7:30pm Miss Potter 9:00pm Operation Gold Rush with Dan Snow 10:00pm Will Britain Ever Have a Black Prime Minister?

11:00pm Black is the New Black 11:30pm Later... Sound of Black Britain: Groove and Grime 12:30am She’s Out of My League

8:00pm Canals: The Making of a Nation 8:30pm Books That Made Britain 9:00pm Jeremy Deller: We’re Here Because We’re Here 9:30pm Railway Walks with Julia Bradbury 10:00pm Destination Titan 11:00pm The Sky at Night The Sky at Night team investigates the ongoing hunt for life on Mars.

11:30pm Cathy Come Home 12:50am Nature’s Wonderlands: Islands of Evolution 1:50am Stuff: A Horizon Guide to Materials 2:50am Destination Titan 3:50am Wild Burma: Nature’s Lost Kingdom 4:50am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.

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Frasier Imagine That Sunday Brunch Channel 4 Racing Rango Johnny English Channel 4 News Last Heroes of the Somme Great Canal Journeys Humans Formula 1 The Sitter The Last Leg The award-winning show continues live on Fridays with its unique brand of irreverent satire.

Killing Kennedy Kirstie’s Vintage Gems Deal or No Deal Show in which players could win up to ú250,000 as they open 22 boxes and decide whether to do a deal or no deal when the Banker calls.

9:05am Blaze and the Monster Machines 9:30am Noddy in Toyland 9:50am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:05am Shimmer and Shine 10:25am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:00am Football on 5 12:00pm 5 News Special 12:05pm The Gadget Show 1:05pm House Doctor 2:05pm The Heart of Christmas 3:50pm Road to Christmas 5:35pm One Christmas Eve 6:35pm 5 News Weekend 6:40pm One Christmas Eve 7:15pm Married by Christmas 8:15pm 5 News Weekend 8:20pm Married by Christmas 9:00pm Ice Road Truckers 9:55pm 5 News Weekend 10:00pm Pompeii 11:00pm 5 News Weekend 11:05pm Pompeii 12:05am Red Dawn 1:45am Criminals: Caught on Camera

Football’s Greatest The Professionals The Professionals Fifth Gear The Classic Car Show The Big Fish Off Storage Wars Storage Wars Cash Cowboys Cash Cowboys The Cimarron Kid FYI Daily The Cimarron Kid The Man From the Alamo FYI Daily The Man From the Alamo British Touring Car Championship Review World Cup 2018 Qualifier Live Storage Wars World Cup 2018 Qualifier Highlights Fastest FYI Daily Fastest

12:05pm Avengers: Age of Ultron 2:35pm King Arthur 4:50pm Minority Report 7:25pm Avengers Confidential: Black Widow and Punisher 9:00pm Avengers: Age of Ultron 11:25pm Blade 1:40am Rush Hour 2 3:25am Death Wish

7:25am The Top Ten Show 2016 7:40am 27 Dresses 9:40am Raising Helen 11:45am Fast and Furious 7 Special 12:15pm Twins 2:10pm Sister Act 4:00pm Norbit 5:50pm The Simpsons Movie 7:25pm Hot Pursuit 9:00pm Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story 10:45pm Year One 12:35am Entourage

7:00am 7:20am 7:45am 8:10am 8:35am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 12:30pm 1:30pm 2:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 11:30pm 12:35am 1:10am 1:40am

Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Hollyoaks Omnibus Made in Chelsea Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Scrooged 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 Day After Tomorrow Tattoo Fixers on Holiday The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners Top Ten Moments

8:00am Despite the Falling Snow Cold-war romance about a beautiful Russian spy who falls for her mark.

9:40am Joy Offbeat biopic of Miracle Mop inventor Joy Mangano. Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence.

11:50am Get Santa Santa Claus enlists the help of a father and son after crashlanding his new sleigh in London.

1:35pm Concussion 3:40pm Santa’s Little Helper 5:25pm Ride Along 2 7:10pm Get Santa 9:00pm Concussion 11:05pm Ride Along 2 12:50am Dark Signal 2:35am Camino 4:25am Pioneer

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Football Football Football Football Football The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Football Football Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Football Boxing Gold Football Gold Football Football Football Football Football Goals on Sunday Boxing Gold Spanish Gold Football Football Football Football Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold

7:00am Cricket 1:00pm International Rugby Union Highlights 2:00pm Live Grand Slam of Darts Day one of the Singha Grand Slam of Darts, held at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall.

6:00pm Darts Gold A chance to relive some classic darts matches.

6:15pm Darts Gold 6:30pm Live NFL A match from the NFL. Denver Broncos are reigning Super Bowl champions.

10:00pm Live NFL A match from the NFL. Denver Broncos are reigning Super Bowl champions.

2:00am Live NFL 5:30am Darts Gold

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A trip to the ‘towering pizza’ Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

WE have just returned from Italy, the land of large arm gestures, small cars and even smaller coffees, as our friend Adrian observed when presented with a tiny glass cup, containing a half inch of cowering espresso.

We agreed later that he should have asked for a fresh cup because the one served had a coffee stain in the bottom. But you always think of these smart retorts after the event.

Wine tasting in Tuscany was yet another box on my lengthy bucket list that I have been able to sign off as accomplished.

As we were preparing to land at Pisa airport, the Princess turned to me and asked, ‘Will we see the towering pizza?’

This will come as no surprise to those who know my lovely lady who has her own unique turn of phrase, and this

ITALIAN LANDMARK: The leaning tower of Pisa. is yet another entry for The Thesaurus of Brummie Sayings.

Prior to our flight from Gatwick, we stayed overnight,

as usual, at the Premier Inn. We are fans of the hotel chain: the standard of the rooms is consistently good, the staff friendly and helpful, and

the food is excellent.

But I have been a little dismayed of late, to see the bank of Dalek-like automatic checkin machines at reception.

These are supposed to make the process easier which they certainly do not in my opinion.

These gadgets have their place, but not for ageing old gits like me who appreciate personal service.

So I automatically turned to the only breathing staff member in the vicinity, who completed our check-in manually in 90 seconds, which is what I call quick and easy.

It’s not about saving time of course, just saving on staff wages.

However, as we arrived at 1pm and the rooms are not available until 3pm, it was suggested that we relax in the coffee lounge.

I have always thought this ludicrous in a hotel that is situated at an international airport.

However, we were informed that we could go immediately to a room if we would like to pay £10 for the privilege. In other words there were indeed rooms ready to be occupied, but only at extra cost and with 700 rooms, a nice little earner for Premier Inn. They obviously believe that it is worth the erosion of their ‘customer comes first’ reputation. Shame.

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Facebook blocks insurance firm John Smith Random thoughts...

A BRITISH insurance company has fallen foul of Facebook which has told it that it may not proceed with a plan it had to offer young drivers a possible reduction in premiums if it was allowed complete access to their Facebook profiles.

The trial which was to be undertaken by Admiral - which promotes its services on TV by showing a young woman dressed in an obsolete sailor’s outfit encouraging her staff to offer good deals – planned to use a computer review of the content of individuals’ Facebook profiles to analyse likely risks.

If, for example, one of those reviewed was constantly referring to drunken nights out, bungee jumping and posting questionable images, then they would be likely to be considered less trustworthy than another youngster discussing flower arranging and making timed appointments for nights out.

Facebook jumped in before the trial started saying that they could not

PRIVACY PROTECTION: No access allowed to analyse user risks. allow this to happen as there were serious privacy concerns, not so much centred on the person who had agreed to the review, but for those people who were friends who shared posts and timelines.

“Protecting the privacy of the people on Facebook is of utmost importance to us. We have clear guidelines that prevent information obtained from Facebook from being used to

make decisions about eligibility,” said a Facebook spokesman.

Indeed Facebook rules actually anticipate exactly this scenario and say “Don’t use data obtained from Facebook to make decisions about eligibility, including whether to approve or reject an application or how much interest to charge on a loan.”

Admiral have been told that they can allow people to apply for a quote

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UK PM: Theresa May.

The British and Brexit AS a company owned by Britons who have based their lives in Spain and are very happy to have been accepted in this wonderful country, we are unashamedly pro-Europe as can be gathered from our masthead which proudly says Euro Weekly News.

Part of our mission is to keep the large number of English speaking expats and the hundreds of thousands of annual visitors updated as to what is happening in our adopted homeland and how it will affect us all, especially as so many of our readers have to rely on pensions, many of which are paid in sterling and have to be converted to euros.

It was no secret that the result of the referendum came as a disappointment and shock to us and it has hurt the financial position of many of our readers. There was at the time a great deal of speculation as to what would happen when Britain leaves the EU and scaremongering on both sides.

A colleague was adamant it was pointless to speculate too early as no one knew what would unfold. How prescient he was as despite the expectation that the government could simply use the Royal Prerogative to initiate Article 50 this was challenged in court.

The immediate result was a surge in the pound’s value, a dispirited Theresa May calling for an appeal to the Supreme Court and explaining what had happened to the President of the European Commission, statements of opposition from MPs like Kenneth Clarke and a general feeling things are by no means finalised.

Plenty still want Brexit but there are now two imminent by-elections caused by Tory resignations which the disenfranchised may now vote in.

via Facebook and an Admiral App but they may not view the applicant’s posts.

Clearly some youngsters between the ages of 17 and 21 will be disappointed that they can’t take advantage of this option to obtain a possible discounted quote for their first ever car insurance but there is no reason why Admiral can’t ask them to fill in a personality profile once they register their interest in obtaining a quote.

Certain rights groups have applauded Facebook for their decision as they believe that the use of such analytical software is both unethical and intrusive.

A cynic might suggest that this information is very valuable and therefore Facebook, which does sell advertising targeting specific users, has either developed its own analysis software or has been prompted to do so following this aborted trial.

None of the media comments however appear to have taken into Now we account that after the purchase of want to WhatsApp, Facebook has made it hear your views. clear that it will be using comments by users to target advertising mesYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE sages and although users can opt - YOUR OPINION out from receipt of these messages it www.euroweeklynews.com is quite a complicated process.

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Podemos MPs need to grow up Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

A SPANISH political observer compared Podemos MPs to the bad children on the back seats on the school bus as they gurned, guffawed and gesticulated during Mariano Rajoy’s investiture speech.

One of Pablo Iglesias’ favourite gestures was an index finger twirled against the temple as h e o p e n e d h i s ey es w id e in mock puzzlement.

As Ramon Jauregui, socialist spokesman in the European Parliament remarked, Podemos still has to decide what it wants to be when it grows up.

Quids in MOST of the 15 PSOE socialist MPs who gave Mariano Rajoy the thumbs down instead of abstaining belonged to the Partido Socialista de Cataluña, which

Pedro the chameleon “DONDE dije digo, digo Diego” is a tongue-twister and shorthand for ‘I’ve changed my mind about anything I might have said before.’

The defenestrated secretary general of the PSOE socialists Pedro Sanchez is instead doing it in longhand now that he has resigned his parliamentary seat.

Sanchez has reversed most of his declarations between the December 2015 and June 26 general elections. He laments having dubbed Podemos a bunch of populists and regrets teaming up with Ciudadanos in an attempt to form a government last March.

He blames his fall on Big Business as represented

by El Pais newspaper, the banks and Ibex 35 rather than his party’s unwillingness to suffer another election rout under his leadership.

Pedro the chameleon now claims it was error to dismiss dialogue with the Catalan secessionists.

All this from the politician who stuck to ‘no means no’ because he could not break his word.

SANCHEZ’ DOWNFALL: He blames Big Business.

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merged with the PSOE in 1978.

Each must pay a €600 fine but it will be cheap at the price.

Support for the PSOE in Cataluña, where it is now considered too centralist, has waned spect acul ar l y and t hat shor t , sharp ‘no’ could translate into an avalanche of regained votes.

Just grin and bear it AN old slogan from the May 2011 protests - “No, no, they don’t represent us” – has been resurrected.

It was chorused during Rajoy’s investiture debate in a Madrid dem onst r at i on organi sed by Unidos Podemos, the Izquierda Unida-Podemos alliance that lost votes for both parties last June.

Accepting a majority decision is democracy’s most demanding requirement and recognising only the result they wanted puts the Madrid protesters in the same cat egor y as Donal d Tr um p or Nicolas Maduro.

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Another service they offer is ordering online although most people prefer to try the costumes on in the shop. Costume hire is also available.

The Benidorm Joke Shop is currently open seven days a week. They are open Monday to Friday from 10.00am-8.30pm, Saturday 10.00am-8.00pm and Sunday 11.00am-3.00pm.

Find them in the passageway between Calle Gerona and Avenida Mediterraneo, Edif Ducados Local 12, Avenida Mediterrneo 41, Benidorm or visit the website www.benidorm jokeshop.com.

Alternatively call them on 966 811 026 or email benidormjokeshop@hot mail.com.

LARGE SELECTION: For all your fancy dress needs from Halloween to stag and hen parties.

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MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

Fri Sat Sun -

Fri Sat Sun -

‘HONESTLY DAD - IT FOLLOWED ME HOME’

LEO (July 24 - August 23) This is a week when progress is fast and plans run ahead. Try new ideas and seek information to hone your knowledge. An organisation that is new to you offers insight and social involvement. An offer that thrusts you into the limelight might be avoided at first but would be to your advantage.

(October 24 - November 22)

instance, take up a craft or paint.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There is something in you that needs a creative outlet.

Perhaps you would like to write a book: memoirs, for

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Being very much in demand for your talents this week means less time to spend socially, so it’s important to make time for loved ones at the weekend.

Someone seeking your advice may simply be seeking your approval for an action they are going to take anyway.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Although you have perhaps been looking to money-making ideas to progress finances, think also of alternatives. Perhaps there are areas of your lifestyle where money could be saved.

Items that are not used could be sold for a profit and rid you of clutter.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) There may be some opposition to your ideas as Pluto turns this week. Perhaps your natural charm just doesn’t seem to be working.

As you have helped others in the past, make it clear that you expect a bit of co-operation.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Having suffered a bit of a setback last week, you may be feeling less confident. Revving up your social life will certainly help to bring spirits up again.

Be with people who liven or inspire you in some way.

UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

IRISH LOTTO

Saturday November 5

Saturday November 5

Tuesday November 1

6

16

1

16

27

26

45

49

32

35

45

BONUS BALL

BONUS BALL

27

28

EURO MILLIONS

10 29

20 37

LUCKY STARS

1

Fri Sat Sun -

9

Friday November 4

7

11 44

12 48

LUCKY STARS

3

MAX MIN

21 12 Cl 22 13 Cl 22 12 Cl

Mon - 21 11 Cl Tues - 20 11 Sh Wed - 20 10 C

Mallorca

CLEAR

MAX 34C, MIN 25C

MAX 18C, MIN 13C

MAX MIN

MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

Mon - 33 25 Th Tues - 33 25 Th Wed - 33 24 Th

34 24 Th 33 25 Th 33 24 Th

CLEAR

TODAY:

MAX MIN

19 13 C 21 14 C 20 12 Sh

Mon - 10 10 Sh Tues - 17 11 C Wed - 18 12 C

Murcia

SUNNY MAX 21C, MIN 10C

Fri Sat Sun -

Mon - 20 13 Cl Tues - 20 13 C Wed - 20 14 Sh

S Sun,

MAX 22C, MIN 9C

MAX MIN

MAX MIN

23 13 S 23 14 C 23 13 C

CLOUDY

TODAY:

Cl Clear,

F Fog,

Sh Showers,

Sn Snow,

MAX MIN

23 11 S 23 12 C 23 11 C

Mon - 21 10 C Tues - 20 11 Cl Wed - 21 11 Sh

C Cloudy, Th Thunder

Nonagram

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

TARGET: • Average: 9 • Good: 12 • Very good: 18 • Excellent: 23

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION lire, lore, peri, pier, pore, prow, riel, rile, rill, ripe, roil, role, roll, rope, weir, wire, wore, iller, loper, lower, oiler, oriel, peril, plier, poler, power, prole, prowl, rowel, wiper, plower, lowlier, WILLPOWER

Sudoku

Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9.

There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

LOTTERY 12

MAX MIN

MAX MIN

Mon - 21 14 C Tues - 20 14 C Wed - 21 14 Sh

21 13 S 22 13 Cl 22 14 Cl

MAX MIN

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Mon - 15 5 C Tues - 15 4 Cl Wed - 15 5 Cl

CLEAR MAX 20C, MIN 11C

TODAY:

Benidorm TODAY:

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Malaga

CLOUDY MAX 20C, MIN 12C

MAX MIN

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A conversation with a colleague brings insights into how others live and it is quite an eye-opener.

Friendships are particularly important this week.

8

Fri Sat Sun -

Barcelona TODAY:

MAX 15C, MIN 3C

MAX MIN

Mon - 20 12 C Tues - 20 13 Cl Wed - 20 14 Sh

MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Satisfaction with your love life is paramount this week, and the opinion of others seems important to you. Perhaps you are looking for an excuse to make a change. It is possible that a change is not required so much as a different approach.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Spirituality seeps right through the week. As you are feeling particularly sensuous, invite someone special to dinner or on a trip. Visit garden centres and plan ahead.

MAX MIN

22 13 S 23 14 C 23 13 C

SUNNY

TODAY:

Almeria TODAY:

Thoughts come to you, perhaps in dreams, that are creative and energy boosting. Someone who recently moved out of your sphere is sadly missed but is in some ways still a part of you. A person at work who has been causing you concern needs investigation.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) It’s a better week for travel with less likelihood of delays. Should you be feeling a little lethargic and sorry about recent events, just count your blessings. Consider raising some money and having fun by indulging in a garage or car boot sale.

Madrid

CLOUDY MAX 21C, MIN 11C MAX MIN

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Look ahead to see how exactly you can make this winter extra special. The future, excitingly, holds deep pleasures and delights.

All you need to do is decide what they could be.

for next 7 days

7

LA PRIMITIVA

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

Saturday November 5

Sunday November 6

4

7

14

30

46

49

REINTEGRO

29

8

6

25 34

28 44

REINTEGRO

2

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

or FLEW FLED SLED SLID SLIP SHIP

YOUR STARS

TODAY:

Solution FLEW FLOW SLOW SHOW(SLO P) SHOP (SLIP) SHIP

SHIP BACK

Weather Alicante

Move from the start word (FLEW) to the end word (SHIP) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder.

You must only change one letter at a time.

FLEW

TIME

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

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC

Code Breaker

Quick Across 1 Inquisitive (7) 4 Less perilous (5) 7 Fertile desert spot (5) 9 Sure (7) 10 Light hours (7) 11 Award (5) 12 Chooses (5) 14 Enthusiastic (5) 19 Ensnares (5) 21 Card game (7) 23 Ape (7) 24 Sailing vessel (5) 25 Take without the owner's consent (5) 26 Disloyalty to one's country (7) Down 1 Overcast (6) 2 Dangerous (5) 3 Association football (6) 4 Undress (5) 5 Easily broken (7) 6 Jogger (6)

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Across:

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 1 represents C and 23 represents V, so fill in C every time the figure 1 appears and V every time the figure 23 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

1 Warrant, 5 Spain, 8 Romeo, 9 Reliant, 10 Akela, 11 Rider, 12 Belts, 14 Bowls, 19 Elder, 21 Apple, 23 Element, 24 Agony, 25 Rolls, 26 Retinue.

Down: 1 Warmed, 2 Rampage, 3 Atone, 4 Tartan, 5 Salerno, 6 Award, 7 Notary, 13 Targets, 15 Lie down, 16 Meteor, 17 Batter, 18 Groyne, 20 Dwell, 22 Plant.

QUICK Across: 8 Awful smell (5) 13 Picture in the mind (7) 15 Irritate (5) 16 Blemishes (6) 17 Consider true (6)

English - Spanish

Down:

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

Across 1 Otro (5) 4 Good-looking (5) 7 In the same way (5) 8 Después de (5) 9 Still (even) (3) 10 Equipo (deporte) (4) 11 Pulgada (4) 13 Peace (3) 15 Queen (5) 16 Now (at this time, immediately) (5) 17 January (5) 18 Oats (5)

1 Drops, 2 Sunrise, 3 Greed, 4 Sweden, 5 Grapple, 6 Agile, 7 Slender, 12 Saddens, 13 Cassock, 15 Precise, 16 Closed, 18 Movie, 20 Tiara, 21 Yield.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Remolacha, 8 Ebano, 9 Ritmo, 10 Head, 11 Eggs, 15 Zorro, 17 Queen, 18 Sometimes.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Down: 2 Etapa, 3 Olor, 4 Aire, 5 Hot, 6 Hechizo, 7 Cousins, 12 Geese, 13 Bone, 14 Aqui, 16 Rio.

Down 1 Hatred (4) 2 Ama de casa (9) 3 Flash of lightning (9) 4 Hailstorm (9) 5 Alcachofa (9) 6 Work (4) 12 Libre (persona) (4) 14 Tin can (4)

Hexagram

1 Designs, 5 Grabs, 8 Ounce, 9 Examine, 10 Swindle, 11 Plead, 12 Stench, 14 Helper, 17 Dumps, 19 Lottery, 22 Envious, 23 Alike, 24 Speak, 25 Dead end.

18 Attach firmly (6) 20 Little (5) 22 Subdivisions of larger religious groups (5)

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

ANGLED ANYONE ASTRAY COURSE ERSATZ EXEUNT FUNGAL LIABLE LOUNGE (10) ORIGIN

OXCART PHRASE SHEAVE SLEETY STEREO SULTAN THWART TOUCHY URGING

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Worsen 2 Desert 3 Pander 4 Sodden 5 Averse 6 Prince 7 Teethe 8 Inroad 9 Inhere 10 Evolve 11 Rotten 12 Teeter 13 Repeal 14 Spread 15 Larval 16 Teacup 17 Errata 18 Usable 19 Bushel

Across 1 Her playing around in German river (5) 4 Come clean about scones and loud music (7) 8 Spoiling for a fight? Build green billet (11) 9 Peat’s arranged around small Scottish plant (8) 10 Be unsuccessful finding an Ivy League entrance (4) 12 More hasty to produce a slice of bacon (6) 13 French city girl is in Civil Service (6) 16 Belt an item of footwear (4) 18 Amusing request by school worker (8) 21 Horribly garish train is perfectly in order (5,2,4) 22 Cease to pay cash outside the US (7) 23 A byword for a commercial age (5) Down 1 Gowns worn in Hydro-Bessemer process (5) 2 Complaint I will put to head (7) 3 Let spies exchange letters (8) 4 One hundred and fifty always bright (6) 5 Could do with a massage by the sound of it (4) 6 Additional non-speaking role (5) opened (7) 7 South African politician with the French 14 Sun god, after climbing once more, models (7) falls (7) 11 Alas, I may ruin an Asian country (8) 15 Some of cadet Al Edward's return is 12 Feels bitter about presents not being euphoric (6)

17 Spades, for example, for California roads (5) 19 It is said that these marquees are on edge (5) 20 Stare at contents of Google Docs (4)

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Living in cloud cuckoo land DEAR Sir, with regard to your article (Why doesn’t England just leave the UK?), the simple answer to that question is that without England there would be no United Kingdom. Without England the rest of the United Kingdom member countries would struggle to cope financially particularly with the vast amount of money that the EU would still expect if, as you say, the UK would still remain, so nothing would change for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Gibraltar.

You’re living in cloud cuckoo land if you think the EU would accept such a thing as you propose. When Scotland, and not forgetting all the Scottish people living outside of Scotland, get a second vote as Nicola Sturgeon is gunning for, then you’ll see just how much the ordinary Scottish person appreciates being a member of the United Kingdom, in or out of the dreaded EU. Len

Superiority complex THE answer to this is fairly straightforward. England thinks it owns the UK. Asking England to leave to them will seem like the renter kicking out the landlord.

This is what the Scots and Irish nationalists have been arguing about for decades - the unjust dictatorship by the English elite over the rest of the island.

You can’t expect England to voluntarily give up its will to dominate.

It would rather take Scotland and Ulster kicking and screaming than leave them to their own affairs.

Paul

Prospect of poverty MY husband and I live in Spain and are alarmed about the possibility of not receiving any annual increases in our pension once Brexit is completed.

We are upset about this as it will condemn us all living outside the UK to a life of poverty in the future as prices rise over the years. The value of our pensions will drop and we will struggle to live.

We do not ask or indeed receive any form of benefits from the UK but if we also have to pay for our healthcare as well as reduced pensions, then surely this is infringing on our human rights.

Anyone living in the UK in this situ-

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winter fuel allowance.

These are entitlements...not benefits!

I’ve started a petition on change.org regarding these issues. I am also in touch with and support Nigel Nelson.

I also sent a letter to Downing Street asking for an explanation on all these issues. So far after over one month, no reply! A reminder has been sent.

Dave

Brexit backwater

Cheeky immigrants I REMEMBER David Cameron (the chap who brought Britain to its knees then sailed off to Panama) said that the UK should only take in refugees from the camps out in Turkey and Lebanon, instead of those on the march across Europe.

It was a nice PR-friendly, never to see the light of day, gesture but I respectfully disagree. Having seen the tremendous hard work these souls have put into crisscrossing an inhospitable continent, getting from Morocco to Manchester, from Syria to Sweden, I say let’s welcome them! These young men have proven themselves worthy of a passport and a job. They have the hunger for

ation would get help from the government to enable them to live, but we will have no such recall.

We ask that the government think again about all the pensioners living abroad and leave things as they are. It is our generation who worked all the years, paying into the National Health Service so that we could have a pension for our old age.

Ann & Colin

Vast majority?

LEAPY, I suspect you already know the vast majority of Scots passionately want to remain in the UK. I still find it astonishing 45 per cent of my fellow Scots behave like demented turkeys and vote for Christmas. Ever since I

success most of our own youth unfortunately lack and might inspire a few to get up off the sofa.

Some of the methods they’ve used are ingenious. The other day an Iranian commandeered a bloomin’ inflatable and almost paddled his way across the Channel.

And he was a Christian software engineer!

Our society could do with a bit of a shake-up so I suggest we treat those who made it this far with a little more respect. If we’re destined to become a cold, wet Caliphate anyway we might as well have a decent labour force to pump money into our sinking pensions.

Raymond

was a kid I have detested the attitude of some Scots to hate the English.

The Scots and English are so alike that our blood runs through common veins. Together with Northern Ireland and Wales we form a formidable union that has stayed the test of time and seen us through two World Wars.

The incumbent ‘government’ in Holyrood is so incompetent and narrow-minded it simply can’t run a small country of five million people. The astonishing fact is it retains its large share of the vote despite its utter incompetence. The SNP mantra of anti-English, anti-Tory and ‘promise them the world’ still draws the votes from the deluded section of the Scottish electorate.

It saddens me greatly so many of my fellow Scots can be so easily duped

- I thought my fellow citizens were well educated... how wrong I was!

Alexander

Entitlements not benefits I WOULD like an answer as to how the UK Government thinks it has the right to freeze expats pensions and also to withdraw our winter fuel allowance.

I was born and worked all my life in the UK. I am a fully paid-up National Contributor since the age of 15. I decided to spend my retirement years outside of the UK. That was my choice. As I have paid all my dues to the UK Government, I am entitled to all pension increases including the

THE Scottish independence campaign was as much a referendum on staying in the EU as it was in the UK. The unionists won by a narrow margin because they convinced many wavering minds to ‘vote with their heads not their hearts.’ That vote was annulled when Brexit beckoned, which is why calls for a second referendum are entirely justified.

The wheels are set in motion. The demographic that voted against independence is dying off fast. Cultural changes, the need for localised solutions, and the democratic deficit of Tory rule make Scottish membership of the union untenable, especially if the country is dragged into some Little England anti-everyone post-Brexit backwater that is a stain on the pants of global society.

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Thank you DEAR Euro Weekly, Thank you for your great coverage regarding our various pensions organisations, and the work we’re doing to try and unfreeze them. I’ll report back once we return from our London visit.

Very interesting court decision last week with respect to triggering Article 50. The UK government are appealing to the Supreme Court. Whatever side loses that challenge can then go to... the European Court of Justice! How ironic is that...

Kind regards Nigel from British Pensions

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Beat the winter blues

ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS: Help ward off depression.

By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE clocks have gone back and whilst many look forward to long winter nights cosy by the fire, for many it brings about the onset of SAD. Often referred to as the winter blues, seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression linked to changes in seasons.

Symptoms include feelings

of depression, changes in appetite, gaining weight, feeling overly tired and irritable with low energy levels.

It’s more common in women and those living in countries with less sunlight. Although in Spain we enjoy more sun than the UK some people still suffer but there’s things that can help.

Light therapy/phototherapy: Special light boxes expose

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Environment: Sitting in a cold dark office all day can enhance symptoms. Try to improve surroundings by opening curtains and blinds to let in as much natural light as possible, bring in a few bright home accessories and spend a few minutes outside soaking up the sun.

Alternative medicine: Some believe these can help such as St John’s Wort, often used in the UK to help treat mild depression. Vitamin D supplements can also help if you don’t get enough sun.

Eat right: Avoid processed and sugary food. Eat fresh fruit, vegetables and fish for essential nutrients that will boost your body and ward off depression.

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Flu season has arrived THE flu season is officially upon us. As thousands of vaccines are prepared across health centres ready for administration, a number of cases have already been recorded in Spain.

The penultimate week of October saw 11.68 cases per 100,000 people, the highest occurring in Andalucia, Aragon, the Balearic and Canary Islands.

Flu is reported to be in a ‘pre-epidemic’ period. The virus is mainly spread by coughing or sneezing or from touching contaminated surfaces. Frequent and thorough hand washing is often the best and most effective way of reducing the risk of catching the infection.

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Will cocoa keep hearts healthy?

IT’S the news chocolate lovers will be waiting to hear, could chocolate help protect the heart?

Cocoa in its natural form, unfortunately not milk, white or in a box of treats, can help to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

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So next time you fancy something sweet, go for natural cocoa for a healthier treat.

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Give your self-esteem a boost SELF-ESTEEM is maybe something you don’t think about much on a daily basis, but this level of how you perceive yourself and value your own self worth is fundamental to a person’s emotional stability.

For some, self-esteem comes easier than it does for other. It is about having love, self respect and recognition for yourself, but for those suffering how can you give yourself a boost?

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Magnum Productions present Queen Forever A Benefit Concert for the ISVH Bomberos Voluntarios MAGNUM Productions are proud to once again present the best tribute to the super group Queen in concert here on the Costa Blanca.

‘Chess’ fronted by that enigmatic star Charlie Joss will be performing their tribute to Queen with their ‘Queen Forever’ show on the night of November 26 in the Auditorio Municipal in Ondara.

This will be a full night with a full band performing Queen songs. It will truly be ‘All Queen, All night.’

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Dining out in style

By Keith Baker THE Jaguar Enthusiasts Club in Spain has recently organised another very successful outing on the Costa Blanca, this time to Restaurant Nugolat - the third time they have chosen this popular restaurant. It is located just outside Elche on the Carretera Dolores, Km 5.

It’s blessed with beautiful gardens and great parking - perfect for displaying the 20 beautiful Jaguars, new and old, that took part. The group was allocated its own special dining room which opened out onto the garden terrace, which was just as well, as the rest of the restaurant was absolutely packed.

After the meal, one of the members - David Sleap - gave a presentation about his rare Jaguar, an XKR Silverstone, named after the famed racecourse where the Jaguar XK 120 garnered its earliest victories in 1949. Only 600 were produced, and only 275 of these were left-hand-drive convert-

FINE DINING: Some of the members enjoying their meal. ibles like David’s.

To see more photos of this and other events held by the club, visit www.jecspain.com.

The group’s next meeting will be their Christmas Bash on December 18, and they have much more planned for 2017, including The President’s Choice on January 28. , a cruise in convoy to one of the best restaurants in the Costs Blanca for a Gourmet experience, and “The Big One 2017”

RARE AND BEAUTIFUL: David Sleap’s XKR Silverstone. at Parador Leon in April. They may also be run down south for another chance to meet the members from the Costa Del Sol.

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Free Spanish classes

By Keith Baker RESIDENTS of Villajoyosa have the opportunity to attend free Spanish classes, thanks to an initiative by the council.

Spaniards wishing to learn English are also catered for.

The classes for Englishspeaking residents take place on Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at the Punt de Trobada Jove.

There are also conversational sessions taking place on Tuesdays from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

Participants are divided into couples (one English speaker and one Spanish speaker), and practise their conversation whilst being supervised by Dorothy Dandy, an English teacher. A basic level of Spanish is required from the English speakers, and an intermediate level of English from the Spanish speakers. This is also held at the Punt de Trobada Jove.

The classes, which have already begun, run until June 2017.

Those interested in participating in the courses can visit the Casa de la Joventut, Calle Frai Posidonio Mayor, 30, or call them on 966 810 338.

Can you sing?

THE Costa Barber Singers is to stage a public rehearsal at the Jacaranda restaurant in Moraira, as part of their new recruitment drive. The rehearsal is from 8.15pm to 9.15pm on Thursday, November 24, and is open to the public. You can also book by phone on 965 743 272.

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Christmas fairs to get you ready

By Keith Baker BE sure not to miss the Christmas Fair at Salones Carrasco, Javea on Sunday, November 20. Santa will be there to kick off your Christmas cheer, from 11am to 5pm.

Also, the ultimate ‘Christmas Gift Fair’ will be at its new venue, the Centro Ecuestre, Oliva Nova on Saturday and Sun-

day, November 26 and 27, all in aid of the Children of Emaus, Organiser Lesley Clark said “If you are shopping for grandchildren, we don’t need to tell you that technology plays a huge part in their lives in this day and age. We are pleased to once again have Heidi and the team from PC-Highway, normally based in Javea, supporting us by selling a range of

latest technologies and affordable stocking fillers.

“Come along and say hello. Our friends at Euro Bazar have been selling stationery and other items for 14 years and are at all three Christmas Fairs with their selection of cards, wrapping and decorations.”

For more information, contact Lesley, by email at lesl eyclarkjavea@gmail.com.

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Dine and walk through Marina Baixa

By Keith Baker FOUR restaurants in Callosa d’en Sarria are participating in an initiative to promote local cuisine. Billed as the Third ‘Jornadas de la Cuchara 2016’ (conference of the spoon), it’s an opportunity to s how off “ tra ditiona l flavours blended with innovation and

culinary vanguard,” according to local councillor Lumi Puigcerver.

Each Saturday and Sunday in November the restaurants - Casa Federico, Casa Marcos, Don Joan and Les Fonts - will offer their best dishes for €20 (drinks excluded).

R ic e dis he s , noodl e di shes and casseroles are just some of the special-

ties diners can look forward to.

In addition, diners will be entitled to free access to the Fuentes del Algar, and free parking.

“It’s a good opportunity to enjoy a good meal and a walk through one of the most attractive natural areas of the Marina Baixa,” added the councillor.

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METROPOLIS MADRID: Business is thriving in the capital.

Barcelona and Madrid.

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Business is booming for real estate investment in Spain SPAIN’s real estate investment party has wound down a little in 2016 as the frenzied energy of the past two years gives way to lower but more stable levels. A high of €13 billion was reached last year, which is expected to drop quite considerably to around €9 billion this year.

Despite appearance, that is still an excellent figure which shows the Spanish property and construction scenes to be in rude health, while 2016 has seen its fair share of investment milestones, with spectacular sales of shopping centres and business parks making headlines.

Foreign money has been crucial to this success. Spain has one of the world’s largest proportions of foreign investment in its booming real estate business with money from Germany and Asia having a particular weakness for the bright lights of

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stole the show with more than €5 billion ploughed in.

Student expansion A DUBAI-BASED developer is eyeing the strengthening Spanish property market as the ideal outlet for its growing student accommodation empire.

GSA Group said “Spain is a good example” of a market with serious potential to meet their lofty ambitions to bring their purposebuilt apartments to the continent.

The company’s founder was a key player in the development of the UK student accommodation scene in the 1990s. Specially designed flats and complexes there are now a huge property sub-industry in their own right, attracting millions in foreign investment.

GSA hope to achieve the same success in Spain, currently undeveloped as it has a lower percentage of foreign students.

Crowdfunding housing pilot for people in need A N OVE L p r o g r a m me to h e lp Spaniards who are struggling with financial difficulties to find secure shelter has emerged from an innovative Madrid-based housing association.

The group has employed the use of crowdfunding to link private investors to people in need in a pilot p ro g ramme w h i c h c ould s e e changes to the very core of the welfare state.

Selected families would be invited to rent an apartment at a discounted price, with the discount being paid for by volunteer investors.

After three years of rent paid

the property would then be sold with investors receiving a cut of the winnings and the family having had time to sort out their difficulties.

It’s one of a variety of new cor-

porate ways of raising money outwith government control and reducing the impact of the state’s austerity policies on working families that have grown in popularity since the recession.

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Requirements for a home office 6. You probably use your mobile most of the time but you should also have a landline telephone with an answering system.

7. Make sure that you choose the right software to suit your business activity.

8. It is important to protect your data so consider having your own in-house backup or personal server.

9. To complement your electricity surge protector, you should also have an uninterruptible power supply or UPS, it will save your work and safely shut down your equipment if the electricity goes off.

10. To protect your office system make sure you have reliable antivirus software installed and keep it updated.

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GONE are the days of expensive huge bulky electronic computers and equipment, todays equipment is slim light and affordable, so it’s now so easy to work from your home office and enjoy having the latest technology at your finger tips. My top 10 tips this week are based on what most home offices will require.

I am assuming that you have a desktop computer, a laptop computer or the latest iPad or tablet.

1. It is essential your office is connected to broadband.

2. If you work with a laptop or tablet, buy a desktop monitor and connect to a big screen.

3. You will spend a lot of hours in your office therefore choose a

SIT COMFORTABLY: Make sure you choose a high quality ergonomic office chair. high quality ergonomically designed office chair .

4. Buy an wireless router or network router, ideal for access to the

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5. A very useful piece of equip-

ment for your office is the multi purpose wireless printer, scanner and copier, with full colour or black and white.

Next week we will look at an alternative home office: workstation options and locations in your home, ideal for EWN readers who cannot convert their spare bedroom into a permanent office.

Satisifed with your home?

SPANISH people love their homes. That’s no cultural stereotype or vast generalisation. A comprehensive survey found that 92 per cent are ‘highly satisfied’ with their houses, fincas, villas or apartments.

Almost half claim to be quite literally living their dream, in a house they wouldn’t even consider changing, while 48 per cent say they are on the cusp of achieving their dream casa.

The survey did reveal some interesting cultural attitudes which showed what home characteristics Spaniards valued the most.

Abundant daylight sweeping through the property came out on top followed closely by good ventilation.

Security came a close third, while having a comfortable space to entertain guests and hold parties were deemed essential.

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By Eleanor Hawkins NOW the cooler weather has arrived and the rugs and carpets are back out, housewives all over Spain are faced with the not-so-pleasant task of keeping them clean.

Although some people opt for taking their rugs for professional cleaning every now and again, they can be kept spotless easily enough with the right care.

The most important part of rug care is regular hoovering. At least once a week, give all rugs a thorough clean using the rotating brushes of your hoover on full power.

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becoming embedded.

New stains can be removed by applying carbonated water and leaving it for an hour without rubbing at the stain. It will disappear almost by magic! Older stains can be treated with a thorough brushing to get as much of the dirt as possible out, then applying a specific stain remover product suited to the type of material.

To bring some life back to an old, dull rug, sprinkle salt generously over the top and leave it to work for an hour before hoovering as normal.

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Towels: like linen, towels THE bathroom may seem can pick up a mouldy smell the obvious place to store if kept in damp bathrooms certain t h i n g s we t e n d to so should be stored in anuse there, yet by doing so other, drier room. we may well be damaging Jewellery: humidity levthem without realising it. els in bathrooms will make The hot and humid condijewellery tarnish tions wi t h i n fa s te r e v en if bathrooms, esHot and hu- y o u ’re c a re ful pecially at this mid condin o t to ac tu ally time o f y e a r tions can play get it wet. when showers havoc on certain M a k e-u p : a ll get s t e a m i e r ty p e s o f make and do o r s a r e items. u p o u g h t to be closed to keep stored at room temperature, the chill out, can play havoc meaning the bathroom with on man y i t e m s u su ally its fluctuations is far from stored inside. th e b es t p lac e to k e e p it.

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Winter dog care THE cooler weather is arriving and pets can be vulnerable over winter and need extra care to keep them healthy and happy.

Providing your dog with an adequate diet adapted to its breed, size, age and weight is important all year round and even more so in winter to ensure it receives the right vitamins and nutrients. However, bear in mind that like humans, it’s probably less active in colder months so be careful not to overfeed.

Skin and coat care is also important to protect dogs from the cold and damp. Daily brushing is vital to avoid matted hair and a conditioner should be applied beforehand to create a protective layer on the coat. One bath per month is enough and remember to dry your dog off carefully afterwards as damp dog hair can be a breeding ground for bacteria.

Unless your dog has extremely long hair, keep clipping to a minimum. Leave most of the coat at its natural length, but clip the hair on its stomach and legs a little shorter to avoid it picking up damp and mud when outside.

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LIVING in Marbella for some years Badger’s owners have very much enjoyed their life in this location. They enjoy the

lifestyle and having dogs at home as part of their family.

They are based full time in Marbella but occasionally like to go away on holiday to discover new places themselves.

When they go away they usually place Badger in kennels. However, as she is maturing they find her more relaxed and comfortable staying at home. They have just tried using a HouseSitMatch house-sitter for the first time and are happy with the result.

Gail their house-sitter is from Scotland and likes spending time in Spain; sadly she lost her husband a few years ago. She is a semi-retired professional who finds that house-sitting in new locations offers her an opportunity to travel safely by staying in people’s homes and exchanging her services as a house-sitter and pet-sitter for free accommodation.

She likes this way of travelling because it offers her security and independence. And stay-

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HAPPY AT HOME: Badger no longer goes to kennels when her owners go away.

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Cats: much smarter than we thought EVERY day, scientists are learning more of the secrets of the animal world. Investigations have led Japanese investigators to discover that cats are able to understand the basic principles of physics.

A study, led by Saho Takagi at the University of Kyoto and published by Animal Cognition magazine revealed cats rely on the principles of cause and effect while hunting.

Thirty pet cats were filmed as they were shown receptacles, some of which contained objects and some of which were empty. The cats’ reactions when the receptacles were knocked over after shaking them and playing different sounds showed that they expected something to fall out when they had heard a logical sound.

Their ability to think logically was also revealed by the particular attention paid when the sound played was incongruous with the object which could be inside the container.

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Suzuki Baleno: Road Test

by Nick Fletcher THE Baleno is Suzuki’s new five door hatchback, more spacious than its Swift stablemate and featuring a punchy yet economical 1.0 litre turboboost petrol engine.

Prices start at £12,999 (€14,607) and while there is no diesel version, there is also a 1.2 petrol model with a hybrid system which offers a combined fuel figure of 70.6 mpg.

Suzuki says most buyers will opt for the 1.0 litre turbo model, and this is the version I tested recently. It delivers nippy performance: top speed is 124 mph, 060 mph time is 11.4 seconds and it returns 62.7 mpg combined.

The stats are fairly typical of the sector, which includes rivals such as the Ford Fiesta, Skoda

SPACIOUS HATCHBACK: The Suzuki Baleno.

Fabia and Hyundai i20, but the Baleno scores well with generous equipment levels and greater interior space.

All models get air-conditioning, satnav and Bluetooth, and my test model, in SZ5 trim at £13,999 (€15,731) featured 16inch alloy wheels, chrome detailing to grille, door-handles and

tailgate, door mirrors with built-in signalling and rear privacy glass. It also had tyre pressure monitoring, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry with push-button-start, a gear-shift indicator, DAB radio and USB and AUX connectors.

On the road, the three-cylinder 1.0 litre turbocharged engine has

110 hp, so it offers decent response and gives a nimble feel without having to work it hard.

Baleno is a well-balanced car, displaying plenty of grip and composure, and while the suspension set-up is a little softer than some, it gives excellent comfort without compromising the handling.

The Baleno’s elegant exterior is sleeker than most rivals and the cabin is well designed, with a simple, straightforward dashboard layout.

The infotainment unit is set high up to be seen and operated easily. Occupant space is outstanding by class standards both front and rear, and the boot is big, 320 litres with the rear seats in use, and folding them down more than doubles capacity.

The Baleno is a welcome addition to the hatchback sector.

Though not the cheapest, it does offer more standard equipment than most with more useable space, and the bonus of Suzuki’s fine record for reliability.

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No car key, no trouble ALWAYS one to innovate, Toyota has patented a flash new device that allows people to forget the antiquated notion of car keys and simply use their smartphones instead.

The Smart Key Box can be installed on your car dashboard with a code presented for security. If you want to make a bit of money renting your car out, you can get a security code and send it to a smartphone.

When the smartphone approaches the car it will automatically sense the phone using Bluetooth and unlock in a kind of virtual handshake. The engine will also start on demand meaning that anyone with a smartphone can drive any Smart Key Box enabled car.

The Japanese brand has injected a €10 million investment in the project which will be piloted in San Francisco.

They believe the car sharing revolution is upon us.

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Peter Zwaan Motorbikes: a lifetime of biking expertise PETER ZWAAN has more than 40 years’ experience in the motorcycle business. Originating from Holland, he is a trained BMW motor mechanic but knows his way round any bike you want to bring to his business in Pedreguer, which next year celebrates its 10th anniversary.

He prides himself on his customer service and as a motorbroker can help any customer buy their next new or secondhand bike and of course, help those who want to sell their machines.

Most customers live in Spain but he’s just as happy helping those who are touring the country on their bikes and arrive in need of Peter’s professional expertise.

In these circumstances, he is used to providing a range of important services that give the customer piece of mind when they know someone professional is looking after their bike.

His services include motorbike rental for those riders who might want to try a different machine or for those who want to tour but can’t bring over their own machine. He has closed parking facilities on-site so you can safely leave your car while you ride.

He has ample storage facilities for those who are leaving the country temporarily and are short of the right facilities indoors, or for those who worry they’ll return to a machine that has been stored incorrectly at home.

Peter pledges that with one email he can have your carefully stored machine cleaned, serviced and ready to ride!

For those lone riders who worry about

WHAT cars do the crazy children of tyrannical African dictators drive? Bemused onlookers caught a glimpse of the luxurious world of sub-Saharan strongmen when the fleet of one young speed demon was seized in Switzerland.

Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue is the son of the similarly named Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who hap-

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE: Whether buying or renting. breaking down Peter’s pickup and delivery service means he’ll come and fetch your prized possession and he’s used to handling bikes on trailers so you can rest assured that transport is both safe and secure.

Several times a year, Peter will organise a ride-out to help bikers safely get to know a country that was made for biking. You can check out his website for more information on these.

His bike store includes helmets, clothing and boots but if you want anything ordered from another supplier, Peter can help with that too. Whether you’re importing a bike, insuring it or changing ownership, Peter’s long years in the business means he knows his way round Spanish motoring bureaucracy.

If there is any aspect of motorbike owner-

ship in Spain that concerns a rider, Peter can offer what you need most – professional advice. So rest assured, he can help you through the process so that you only have to look forward to that moment when you turn the key and your bike roars into life.

Peter’s shop and its facilities are based in Pedreguer, on the N332 where he’s been since 2009. You can find him conveniently located off the AP-7 at junction/exit 62. There’s plenty of parking space and a warm welcome awaits every rider. You can contact Peter Zwaan Motorbikes on 679 861 327, email him at info@costablancamotorbikes.com or check out the website at www.CostaBlancaMotor bikes.com. English, Spanish, German and Dutch are spoken but some would say the language of bikers is the same the world over!

The delights of a dictator pens to rule Equatorial Guinea with an iron fist. There are a series of international warrants out for the dictator’s arrest on charges of defrauding the im-

poverished nation of practically all its wealth.

That meant the supercar collection of his son was fair game for the Swiss authorities.

Last week the street stood still as they carted off his Bugatti Veyron, Koenigsegg One:1 and Lamborghini Veneno Roadster.

It comes five years after Teodoro Junior, who is naturally vice president of the tiny country, lost his Bentley Azure, two more Bugatti Veyrons, a Ferrari Enzo , Maserati MC12 and Porsche Carrera GT in a raid by French police in Paris.

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TMGS play Campoamor A FULL 47 members and a few guests were greeted by a warm calm autumn day to play the second round of the Eclectic Stableford competition. The golf course is now showing signs of heavy traffic from this extremely busy high season, added to that Campoamor is the only local course that over seeds the Bermuda grass at this time of year, so that when it goes dormant the golf course retains its green fairways.

The results of this work will be seen during the next few months when the temperature drops. That said, the scores were on the high side with many of the Viking members reducing their handicaps which they might regret in a few weeks when playing for the ‘Viking Trophy’ at La Manga.

Note: Karen Smith (wife of Graham) is extremely happy that Graham won the NTP on the 15th; the prize was a bottle of Vodka which she said would come in handy during her duties as his full time nurse and maid.

TMGS MEMBERS: Scores were on the high side.

Results - NTP competition: hole 4 I Brown, Hole 6 Nada, Hole 10 S Sonesen, Hole 15 G Smith, Hole 17 D Cranston.

Best visitor was local member Gerry

Gibson with 28 pts. For more information about the Society log onto www.tmgs.org and download the new app. Or visit them at www.facebook.com/TMGSGOLF

EL BOSQUE: Members played for the Autumn Trophy.

Orba Warblers report LAST week the Warblers travelled to El Bosque for the playing of the Autumn Trophy a stableford competition. Steve Cliffe sponsors this beautiful Crystal Glass Trophy and again supplied some really nice prizes.

In attendance were 22 members who found the course in fairly good condition with the greens putting very well. It is always nice to play this well-respected golf course.

There were two divisions, with first to third places on offer.

Winning division one and the Trophy on countback was Michael ‘Hovis’ Morley (Hcap 8.9) with a very good 39pts. Our Captain Dave Knight (Hcap 9.3) came second with 35pts but only on countback and pipping Steve Smith (Hcap 4.6) also with 35pts.

Division two winner and just losing out to Michael on countback was fast improv-

ing Sally Marsden (Hcap 30.0) with an impressive 39pts, second with 34pts was Glyn Walters (Hcap 25.5) and in third place came John Allen (Hcap 21.0).

The four nearest the pins winners were Tony Young, Steve Smith, Sally Marsden and Michael Taylor on holes 4, 8, 12 and 14 respectively.

The two longest drives winners were Sally Marsden for the Ladies and Steve Smith for the Men. Three two’s were achieved, Steve Smith and Steve Robinson on hole 8 and Michael Taylor on hole 14. The football card winner was Steve Robinson with Blackpool, this was his second win in three weeks and he hurried to the bar to buy drinks, then everyone woke up and realised it was just a ‘dream.’

Well done to all winners today and a very big thank you to Steve Cliffe for his generous sponsorship.

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LAST weekend (Friday-Sunday inclusive) there were enough hours of sport on TV (and live outside if you chose to travel) to please everybody, young, old, bed-ridden, whatever. And there were some superb team and individual performances… effectively there were plenty of fireworks on and around 5 November!

TENNIS • Last Saturday afternoon, Andy Murray became the first Brit to reach number one in the world rankings when Milos Raonic pulled out of France’s BNP Paribas Masters semi-final, giving the Scot a free passage into the final. Murray, second behind Novak Djokovic in the world for 76 weeks, went on to beat American John Isner in the final to claim his eighth title of 2016 (six on the APT

tour, plus Wimbledon and Olympic Games triumphs).

Rankings were introduced in 1973.

• GB’s Johanna Konta, by reaching the semi-final of the Elite Open in China, will end 2016 in the women’s top ten.

Petra Kvitova won the final.

• The annual ATP World finals are taking place in London (November 13 - 20).

FOOTBALL • Recent PL action saw Chelsea, playing superbly with some brilliant goals hammer Everton 5-0 to top the table temporarily before being overtaken by Liverpool who crushed Watford 6-1… Manchester City were held 1-1 by Middlesbrough… Arsenal drew 1-1 with Spurs in the London derby… WBA ended Leicester’s 20-match unbeaten home run, winning 2-1… 10man Sunderland gained their first win of the season, defeating Bournemouth 2-1… Zlatan Ibrahimovic netted twice as Manchester United won 3-1 at Swansea… Burnley squeezed home 3-2 against Crystal Palace… Hull hit back to beat

Southampton 2-1… and Stoke drew 1-1 at West Ham. • In the Championship, leaders Newcastle beat Cardiff 2-1… Leeds won 3-2 at Norwich… Brighton (with a 50yard lobbed goal by Steve Sidwell) beat Bristol City 2-0…

Derby 3-2 won at Wolves who now have Paul Lambert in charge… Aston Villa defeated Blackburn 2-1… and after their 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest, QPR sacked manager JimmyFloyd Hasselbaink.

• In the FAC first round, non-League Macclesfield won 1-0 at Walsall… Eastleigh held Swindon 1-1… and Westfields, the lowest-ranked team in the competition, drew 1-1 with Curzon Ashton.

• Celtic beat Inverness CT 3-0 to go 10 points clear in the SPL.

• Congratulations to Edinburgh City who won their first-ever League game in Scotland, beating Montrose 1-0… and Berwick (reduced to eight men) drew 1-1 with Cowdenbeath.

• There are no PL/Championship games this weekend owing to WC qualifiers which include England-Scotland and Northern Ireland-Azerbaijan tomorrow and Austria-Republic of Ireland, Spain-Macedonia and Wales-Serbia on Saturday.

• England meet Spain in a friendly at Wembley next Tuesday.

• Congratulations to Manchester City (3-1 v Barcelona) and Southampton (2-1 v Inter Milan) on their excellent ‘European’ victories. Nothing to say about Manchester United!

DID YOU KNOW? Rochdale player Calvin Andrew has been banned for 12 matches by the FA who found him guilty of violent conduct in the recent derby with Oldham. The referee missed the incident but the FA took action after video replays showed Andrew elbowing Peter Clarke in the face.

RUGBY UNION • Ireland (with five tries) pulled off a memorable 40 points to 29 victory over New Zealand before 62,300 fans at Soldier Field in Chicago last weekend - their first-ever win over the All Blacks in 111 years, while ending the Kiwis’ run of 18 successive wins.

• In other internationals, the Barbarians drew 31-31 with South Africa and Australia beat Wales 32-8.

• In the Pro12 League, there were victories for Munster 33-0 over Ospreys and Edinburgh 28-17 against Ulster.

• This weekend we have ‘friendlies’ involving EnglandSouth Africa, Ireland-Canada, Scotland-Australia and WalesArgentina.

CRICKET • The first of five Tests between India and England started in Rajkot yesterday. The tourists are without fast bowler James Anderson who’s says he’ll be fit for the remainder of the series. India, the top-ranked country in the world, have the best batsman in captain Virat Kohli and their spinners aren’t

bad either! The second Test is in Visakhapatnam from November 17 - 21.

ROUND-UP • England beat Scotland 38-12 in the first-ever Rugby League international between the two countries.

• On Sunday, Valencia stages the final MotoGP of the year while the F1 cars and drivers are in Sao Paulo for the Brazilian Grand Prix - another must win race for Lewis Hamilton!

• Boxer Manny Pacquiao beat Jessie Vargas to reclaim his WBO Welterweight title on his return to the ring.

• Tiger Woods (after a practice round) will play in the Bahamas Heroes World Challenge from December 1 - 4.

• GB cyclists Katie Archibald and Manon Lloyd won the Madison gold in Glasgow.

• Champion racehorse Highland Reel won the 2016 Breeder’s Cup, and a fund, in aid of jockey Freddie Tylicki who was paralysed after a fall at Kempton Park 10 days ago, has now topped £150,000.