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ISSUE NO. 1639

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COSTA BLANCA NORTH

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‘Monster’ rainfall By Matthew Elliott Dramatic images evocating hurricane season in the Caribbean have surfaced as the Costa Blanca North experienced its most torrential rainfall in nearly a decade. Hundreds of students were forced to evacuate schools across the Marina Alta as classrooms flooded and emergency services dealt with the very real risk of catastrophic electrical fires. In one fraught 10-minute period on Monday more than 14 litres of water per square metre struck the region causing substantial damage to school infrastructure. Rail and aerial connections between the northern Costa

Blanca and Catalonia were cancelled as the authorities raised emergency alert levels, having already established a yellow alert on Friday when meteorologists predicted a ‘monster’ rainfall. The widespread rains ravaged the entire Valencian coast with almost 100 litres per square me-

tre assaulting key towns and villages in the space of just 24 hours. In Puerto de Sagunto, Valencia, emergency services raced to the scene to rescue a woman stranded on the roof of her car as it slowly sank, the street transformed into a voracious river. Turn to page 4

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Put behind bars TWO Colombian drug traffickers have been sentenced to three years and five months in prison each. The two men were caught near El

Campello transporting a large quantity of cocaine. Each of them must also pay a fine of €30,000, the overall street value of the drugs.

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Police arrest Algerians accused of burglaries By John Smith NINE Algerians, seven men and two women aged between 20 and 56 have been arrested in Alicante by officers of the National Police, accused of a large number of burglaries which saw the theft of cash, jewellery and even cars. The operation first brought the possibility of the existence of this gang to light in August of this year when officers were investigating a violent assault in the streets of Alicante by an individual who was wanted for a number of assaults and was trying to escape to the French city of Toulouse. Following this individual’s arrest, the officers discovered that he was part of an organisation which had been involved in burglaries and even illegal detention in both France and Spain. As the officers expanded their investigation they became aware of a group of people who worked together to identify likely houses to burgle whilst others actually committed the break-ins, another part of the group was in charge of keeping a look out for police activity and yet

RECOVERED GOODS: Included watches, jewellery and a number of ‘tools of the burglars’ trade.’

another group sold the proceeds. It transpired that many of the items stolen were taken by ferry from Alicante to Oran in Algeria and disposed of there. Once the officers had completed their case, they raided three houses in Alicante discovering four stolen vehicles, watches and jewellery as well as a number of ‘tools of the burglars’ trade’ with

eight being arrested in Alicante and one in Barcelona. Having found that many of the arrested had fake French identification, the National Police eventually identified them all and calculated that between them they had been arrested some 200 times in the past and having closed the gang down, they believe that they have solved at least 30 crimes.

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Half marathon THERE was an emotional start to the 33rd edition of Benidorm’s half-marathon as all runners observed a minute’s silence in memory of 24-year-old Daniel Juarez, a popular local runner who collapsed and died as he crossed the finishing line last year. His parents, family and friends took part in the parallel 10-kilometre run, wearing t-shirts bearing Daniel’s name. More than half of the 2,600 runners this year were foreign residents or visitors who timed their holidays to coincide with the marathon, an institution that traditionally follows on from the Benidorm fiestas. Moroccan Mohamed Boucetta, won the men’s race in one hour and nine minutes and Cuban runner Yamilka won the women’s in one hour and 26 minutes.

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More water needed THE Marina Baja Water Consortium needs more water and has requested another transfer. This will be the Consortium’s second transfer this year, following five cubic hectometres received before the summer. Until now this has provided a supply for Alfaz, Altea, Benidorm, Finestrat, Polop, La Nucia and Villajoyosa but there is a danger it will run out, the Consortium explained. Only half the expected amount of rain has fallen this autumn and initial estimates of the Consortium’s needs were skewed by increased consumption in September and October as well as during the summer months.

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IN RUINS: Rural retreats are homes for squatters. by Linda Hall OWNERS of land in Benidorm’s Armanello district plan to take over the failed development. With an area of 565,000 square metres this is the only sizeable tract of untouched land left in Benidorm and was once the rural retreat of welloff local families. It has been due for development since 2002 when the concession to build 3,000 homes went to the controversial Alicante businessman Enrique Ortiz. After years of legal wrangles the town hall officially dispensed with his services last January.

Six or seven of the original landowners, tired of waiting in the background, have decided to join forces and take control. They intend to form a Group of Urban Interest (AIU), face down the town hall and take over the development. “We’re the owners. And we’re prepared to do it ourselves. We don’t want the administration to intervene, we’ve lost enough already,” said a member of one of the families whose houses are in ruins and occupied by squatters. “We have lost our properties, we can’t even get into them. But we have to go on paying our taxes,” he lamented.

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The UK’s Summer Budget of 2015 included measures to remove the ‘fundamental unfairness’ in the nondomicile regime. Following a period of consultation we have a good idea of what the position will be from April 2017. While the reform is mainly aimed at foreign nationals living in the UK, it affects Britons leaving the UK or returning after living abroad. Your domicile status is the key factor in determining if you are liable to UK inheritance tax on your worldwide assets (assets in the UK are always liable). If you are a UK domicile, or you are deemed domicile under HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) rules, your estate is liable to tax at 40%, above the tax free allowance of £325,000. Whether you are leaving the UK or returning to live there again, you need to understand the implications of the reforms for your inheritance tax planning and seek advice on how to best structure your assets. The main consultation has ended and further guidance and consultations regarding this issue have been released by HMRC. The following is not yet final, but it is likely to be the position from 6th April 2017.

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Changes To UK’s Domicile Rules By Brett Hanson, Partner, Blevins Franks Domicile issues for expatriates Currently, if you have a UK domicile of origin and have left the UK to live abroad, you can adopt a ‘domicile of choice’ in your new country. You need to consider your new country of residence as your permanent home and cut various ties with the UK.

Even if you adopt a domicile of choice outside the UK, HMRC will continue to treat you domiciled in the UK for inheritance tax purposes ‘deemed domicile’ - if you were domiciled in the UK in the previous three years, or you were resident in the UK for income tax purposes for at least 17 out of the last 20 years ending with the year in which you die. This three year period increases to five years from April 2017. So it will take you at least five years before you can escape UK inheritance tax. This also means that if you return to the UK for anything more than one year, if you had a UK domicile of choice you will be deemed UK domiciled again and back in the inheritance tax net. If you had settled a trust while

you were non-UK domiciled, it will then be treated as a UK domiciled trust. This could undo previous inheritance tax planning, so if you are thinking about resuming UK residence, you should ideally review your position prior to returning. You should seek advice as soon as you decide to move back so that any restructuring of assets can be done tax-efficiently. Enveloped UK residential property Where a UK residential property is ‘enveloped’ in a corporate structure, it will become liable to UK inheritance tax from 6th April 2017. There will specifically be no tax relief on de-enveloping such properties, so when weighing up the pros and cons of keeping the

structure, you need to consider all the costs involved in de-enveloping. Domicile is a complex area of law, particularly for inheritance tax purposes. If you get it wrong, your heirs could be faced with a large and unexpected tax bill. You need to seek specialist, professional advice to ensure to determine what the best solution is for you and your family. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com.

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Talk Radio Europe annual fundraising telethon auction EVERY year, the staff and management of Talk Radio Europe, the English language radio station that transmits programmes from Gibraltar to the Balearics raises funds for the Cudeca cancer charity, and on Friday November 25 their telethon was transmitted from 10am to 7pm with various items being auctioned for the charity. It is not just a one-day activity as planning started months ago with the concept of a printed and online cookery book and their listeners have sent in recipes for the Fail Safe Recipe Book now on sale at a number of outlets or order online at www.talkradioeurope.com. In the run up to the telethon, listeners and local companies were invited to send in goods to be auctioned and there has been a number of fundraising events, the most popular being quizzes with entry fees passed to the telethon. Prior to the main on-air auction, items with a value of less than €50 were auctioned online but the main

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items featured in the nine-hour marathon where most of the TRE presenters took turns to describe the items and encourage listeners to bid for them. There was a range of items including meals for two, holiday getaways, massages, golf passes, visits to UK theatre,

drum lessons, paintings and even a signed Fender Telecaster guitar donated by Rick Parfitt of Status Quo. The telethon raised nearly €35,000 to help those suffering from cancer. The radio station will be leaving the appeal open as they expect to collect more as

the days pass, possibly exceeding last year’s total. Euro Weekly News was invited to see the hard work going on at the studios. Our picture shows presenters Hannah Murray and Dave Hodgson together with helpers keeping track of bids.

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Proliferation of rats worry for residents RESIDENTS in Alcoy have reported that there has been a significant increase in the number of rats in the town. Guanyar Alcoi who are a citizen’s platform representi ng m any l ocal soci al groups say that they have received a rising number of com pl ai nt s about t he r odents, particularly around r ubbi sh bi ns and publ i c areas such as children’s parks. Spokesperson for Guanyar Cristian Santiago said: “it seems that the rats are now not just limited to night time hours and are now appear i ng dur i ng t he day when people are around.” He went on to say that although they were aware that the council conducts regular pr event at i ve t r eat m ent s throughout the town it was clear that this was not effective and new methods needed to be found to eradicate the rodents.

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Set in stone A FOSSIL of a bivalve species which lived during the Triassic Period, 200250 million years ago, was found near Cocentaina by the paleontological association Alcoyana Isurus.

Jobs galore EMPLOYMENT, albeit temporarily, is set to increase by 10.2 per cent in the run up to Christmas with 15,000 extra jobs being created in the Alicante area. Amazon Spain has taken on an additional 1,000 workers to cope.

Grape grip EXPERTS from the Polytechnic University of Valencia met with local producers in Benitachell to discuss how the muscat grape of the Marina comarca could be used as an element of regional “cohesion and structure.”

We are not amused LAST June notices went up in Denia, reminding dogo w n e rs to cle a r u p a fte r their pets. “Si te pilla la poli, mucha mierda” warned one of the n o tice s , w h ic h me a n s “ If the cops get you, you’ll be in the s**t.”

Notices would perplex tourists and make the police and residents look bad. This notice and others on a similar theme were placed above litter bins specifically provided for bags of cleared up dog mess and the Denia branch of the SPPME police union expressed displeasure

at the time. The notic e s w ould pe rple x touris ts a nd “ ma ke both the police and Denia residents look bad,” complained SPPME spokesman Va le ria no Fe rna nde z . H e warned the town’s Public Sa fe ty c ounc illor J a vie r Scotto that the signs were certain to “upset” the local force. Fernandez has once more drawn attention to the notices, not for their content this time but their positioning. Those attached to road signs are breaking traffic laws, he claimed. “ A ll s igns tha t us e a mocking tone towards the police, are in bad taste or infringe traffic regulations and should be removed immediately,” the SPPME representative said.

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Before and after fo Local Police By Linda Hall UNTIL 2006, La Nucia’s Local Police force was located in a 50square building. In November that year the officers moved into their present headquarters, a purpose-built 1,022-square metre station with a 1,015-square metre car park and heliport. A recent ceremony marking the station’s10th anniversary was attended by high-ranking members of the Guardia Civil, National Police, Local Police, the Fire Brigade and Emergency Services. As this coincided with International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the event began with a minute’s silence for the 46 women killed by their partners in Spain this year.

10TH ANNIVERSARY: A minute’s silence, and La Nucia p During the intervening 10 years, La Nucia has invested €8 million in Public Safety and now has 32 Local Police officers with more to be taken on

next year. Instead of two vehicles there are five cars and six motorcycles and as well as the central police station, there is a Local Police post in Caravan.

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MOSAICS: Discovered at Banys de la Reina site.

Better protection for Roman site in Calpe

police now have a heliport. The town hall plans to spend €700,000 on modernising and renovating the CCTV system that regulates traffic flow, revealed La Nucia’s mayor Bernabe Cano.

TWENTY-FOUR student volunteers continued the annual excavations at Banys de la Reina in Calpe last summer. Archaeologist Alicia Lujan led the dig, which was the 17th campaign at the seafront site that was occupied between the 1st and 6th century AD. This year work centred on the remains of an early Christian church built on a Roman villa and the volunteers located the apse well as its outer wall.

The Generalitat’s Culture department recently reactivated the applications for the Banys de la Reina as well as l’Illa del Portitxol in Javea to receive Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) status. The formalities for the Calpe site began 20 years ago but were never completed and in the meantime the Supreme Court annulled the town hall’s own protection plan for the remains. The villa is on private property and at one stage there were attempts by the owners to develop the area.

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Hike on the right track LINE 9 between Calpe and Denia closed last summer on safety grounds, but the track is increasingly used by ramblers. The first organised group of hikers has now completed the walk between Benissa and Gata de Gorgos. They set out at 8.30am and the 11.5-kilometre route took three-anda-half hours to complete as they walked in single file along the railway line through farmland and untouched countryside. Although it was a daytime hike, participants were reminded beforehand to bring torches for the two tunnels they would have to cross. This route has now been added to the ‘Discover our area’ series of walks that are promoted by Benissa Town Hall with the collaboration of the Grup de Muntanya Margallo.

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Bust-up on buses Muchamiel town hall

LONG WAIT: Elisa Diaz and Rafael Pastor. by Linda Hall THE regional parliament voted against restoring the C54 bus that provided a direct link between Muchamiel and Alicante University. Elisa Diaz, a Partido Popular MP for Alicante, suffered a triple defeat as her proposal to convert the 23 bus into a twice-hourly shuttle connecting Muchamiel and San Juan with Alicante City without detouring to the hospital was turned down. So, too, was a year-round schedule for the 31 bus between Muchamiel and Playa de San Juan which is currently restricted to July and August. Only the PP voted in favour of her proposals. Rafael Pastor, Muchamiel’s Transport council-

lor, was “indignant” that the regional parliament understood so little about the area’s needs. Neither the PSOE-Compromis alliance which controls the regional government nor Podemos had bothered to contact Muchamiel beforehand, Pastor said. He also criticised the lack of coordination between the parliamentary parties and their Muchamiel branches as Compromis and Podemos councillors had voted to reorganise the bus routes. This was a politically biased decision that was not based on the interests of the local population, Pastor claimed. “They could do it if they wanted, especially if they took into account all the complaints about the new bus service.”

Connected on the beach CAMPELLO’s two largest beaches, Muchavista and Carrerlamar, will have free wi-fi next summer. The announcement followed on from a proposal by the Ciudadanos party to provide free wi-fi throughout the town, which was backed only by Izquierda Unida. Tourism councillor Cintia Alaves explained that there are already several free wi-fi hotspots in Campello and

her department has been working for the last year on a free network for the Muchavista and Carrelamar beaches. This could be extended in future, Alaves added. The project now being developed will also obtain information - Big Data - from users that can then be used to improve Campello’s tourist service. The beach wi-fi network

aims to fulfil an adequate function, Alaves explained. “Not for downloading films but to provide access to the town hall’s web page, social networking sites and the media without problems.” Few Costa Blanca beaches offer free wi-fi and Campello wants to be a pioneer as it was three years behind when setting aside a beach for dogs, the councillor said.

Unsafe lighting is removed A HEALTH and safety check of street lighting in Sant Joan has revealed that many of the posts are to be removed because of concerns for the public. Of the 68 lights in the Rambla and Avenida Jaume 1, 53 have been deemed unsafe due to their bases crumbling and having rusty anchors. Jaime Albero, mayor, said: “The lack of maintenance in recent years has put in danger

the safety of our residents, if we installed the festive ornamental lighting on them as we have done in previous years it would pose a real threat of injury.” The council has guaranteed, that whilst the old structures must come down, replacement lighting will be in place for the Christmas decorations, with resolutions already being discussed.

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Counting the cost of fires By Linda Hall JAVEA Town Hall has put a pric e on the de va s ta tion caused by last September’s fires. A total of 720 hectares of land were lost in Javea and neighbouring Benitachell. Of this, 689 hectares were public property whose infrastructure will cost €1.972 million to restore. This sum includes €88,000 already paid by Javea Council to kick-start the first phases of regeneration. Javea mayor Jose Chulvi described the fires as “ru-

REGENERATION: Burnt trees being removed.

inous” for both towns at a round table meeting organised by the region’s Environment department to dec ide how to re ge ne ra te fire-damaged areas. Also present were Benitachell’s mayor Josep Femenia and Environment councillor Manolo Segarra. The Environment department is spending €20,000 on removing burnt trees and the na tiona l gove rnme nt

wi l l com e up wi t h €150,000 but this will hardly offset infrastructure damage hovering at around €2 million. Javea Town Hall also faces the task of reducing the fire risk in urbanisations, none of which comply with the obligation of creating 25-metre firebreaks between houses and woodland. Shoul der i ng t he ent i r e cost of reconstruction is un-

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viable, Chulvi said, explaining that his hands are tied by cost-cutting conditions i m posed by t he nat i onal government, whose annual contribution will be reduced this year by €1.3 million. “The town covers an area of 68 square kilometres. The challenge of preventing fires and providing protect i on agai nst t hem i s economically untenable,” the mayor added.

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Burial plots ALTEA Council has reached an agreement with a local landowner to help alleviate the current lack of space at the town’s cemetery, built in 1869. A further 620 burial spaces will now be made available.

Tower above BENIDORM has more than 300 skyscrapers within its urban limits, leading some to refer to it as the Miami or Dubai of the Mediterranean. Only London and Milan have more throughout Europe.

Clean odours THE Villajoyosa town’s cleaning department has begun a campaign to deep clean the pits of their underground rubbish containers. The measures will be made periodically to prevent odours and protect the deteriorating containers

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Mobile DNI office is a success for La Nucia By Caroline Tyszka A TRAVELLING DNI office for the National Police dealt with 120 people in La Nucia when it recently visited the town. The DNI (national identity card) applications were processed at the town’s Local Associations building on Carrer Sant Antoni on one day and two days later the applicants returned to collect their new electronic identity cards. This is the 27th time, the first being in March 2008, in which the town has offered its residents the mobile s e rv ice . T h e aim is to he lp loc a ls keep up-to-date with their identification documents without having to travel and queue at the police station in Benidorm. To date more than 2,820 residents have been able to complete their documentation using the service which visits the town every two or three months, depending on demand, and

MOBILE SERVICE: To help locals keep up-to-date with their ID documents. operates on an appointment basis to save people waiting for long periods of time. Anyone interested in using the ser-

vice can request an appointment for the next visit by calling the DNI department at the town hall on 965 870 700.

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Local kind of song contest THE Altea Ornithological Society recently announced the legal timetable for trapping wild birds. Nearly all of the society’s 82 members were present at the last meeting where they obtained their permits after filling in forms, listing the locations where they plan to catch wild songbirds and their gender. Most of these will be linnets that they will later enter in local and provincial singing competitions, explained the society’s president Jose Llinares, bestknown as Pepe El Rubio. This is the group’s main activity although members claim these competitions are equal to the pigeon racing which is also popular in this area. Altea resident Francisco Muñoz, was twice judged Spain’s bird singing champion with birds that he raised and trained himself and the society is anxious to preserve this tradition.

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Leaky pipes are hospital health hazard By Caroline Tyszka POOR maintenance and old pipewo r k h a s r e su l t e d in leaking p i p e s a n d m u rk y water at the Marina Baixa hospital. The h o sp i t a l i n Vi llajoyosa, built 30 years ago, still h a s i t s o r i g in a l pipework without having undergone any renovations and a very limited maintenance programme.

Many burst pipes have resulted in the temporary closure of some rooms including Oncology and Traumatology and some consultations being cancelled. This lack of attention now means that in addition to the existing pipework being unable to cope with demand and fracturing, water in patients r o o m s, t o i l e t s a n d staff a r e a s o f t e n a p p ea rs murky, so m e t i m e s e v en brown. Part of the cloudiness can be attributed to the hospital’s dated hyper chlorination pr o c e ss t h a t i s p e rformed regularly to combat bacterial infections such as legion e l l a . T h i s i s o fte n done w h e n c o n su l t atio n rooms a r e e m p t y a t th e weekends and therefore not flushed through until later in the week. Many burst pipes have resulted in the temporary closure of some rooms including On c o l o g y and Traumatology, resulting in some consultations having to be cancelled. The h o sp i t a l wo r k e rs union Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) has reported that the incidents are now occurring on a very frequent and dangerous basis. Juan Ramon Such, union representative, said: “there are many leaks but few solutions are offered. When an area is affected the resolution is to close the area

w h ich res u lts in a p p o i ntmen ts b e in g c a n ce lle d, adding pressure to the waiting lists.” Patients and staff have also voiced their concerns, in-

structed to run taps until the water becomes clear and the ne e d to c ons ta ntly w a s h hands or bath new-borns becoming more difficult. The hospital management

te a m ha s propos e d to the Ministry of Health that the expansion and renovation plans should now include a c omple te ove rha ul of the entire water pipe network,

recognising and regretting that the problems now occur more frequently. Doubtful that any major works will be made before 2019 Such said, “we have

been ver y pat i ent but i t seems nothing is happening to resolve the most urgent pr obl em s i n t he bui l di ng and now it is time to ask for immediate action.”

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Thumbs down for new school DENIA Town Council has delay e d i t s d e c i si o n regardin g p l a n s f o r a n ew private school in Jesus Pobre. D en i a m a y o r Vi c e n t Grima l t o r i g i n a l l y an nounced that he would oppose plans to provide the school with a Declaration of Co m m u n i t y I n t e res t (D IC ) t h a t wo u l d s k irt planning permission obstacles. The last plenary council meeting instead decided to wait for further reports and information. The school would occupy a 60,000-square metre plot in Jesus Pobre’s Les Freses district which adjoins Montgo and is not zoned for development. Jesus Pobre comes within Denia’s boundaries but has its own neighbourhood counci l wh i c h o p p o s e s

plans for the new internatio n a l s c h o o l w ith 8 00 pupils. A project of this size would ruin the area’s rural character, it maintains. Denia Town Hall had its own reasons for not wantin g th e in tern atio n a l school, arguing that roads in the area would not be capable of absorbing the increase in traffic. It also considered that the problem of main drainage and e v ac u atin g w a s te w ate r was not adequately solved. S e rg io Be n ito o f th e C iu d ad an o s s a id d u rin g the last council meeting th at th e p ro jec t w a s to o big to lose. If the Les Freses location was finally ruled out Denia Town Hall should look for an alternative site, Benito suggested.

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Pigs roaming the streets By Caroline Tyszka THE problem of Vietnamese pigs wandering around the streets of Alicante is growing as the animals venture further in searching for food. Local Police officers have announced there are three areas within the city where the animals have been sighted, one of those being near the cemetery. Twelve of the animals have been reported as being on a vacant area of land near the memorial area and have even been seen crossing the streets daily by local workers and residents searching for food. An increase in calls to the Local Police has seen the Nature Protection Service of the Guardia Civil (SEPRONA) attending the areas in a bid to

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capture the very large animals. In April officers caught a 70 kilo Vietnamese pig which was wandering around in the Botanical Park located in Avenida Orihuela. Concerns had been raised as it was scavenging in an area often frequented by young children. The herd of pigs near the cemetery has been seen grazing on the olive trees in the wasteland and although when approached show no aggression, even with their young around, it

ON THE LOOSE: Are pot-bellied pigs invading Alicante? is a continuing concern for the authorities and residents. Councillor for Animal Protection Marisol Moreno said, “There have already been more than 20 Vietnamese pigs caught in different areas of the city, if the problem worsens then we may have to take further action.”

A LA NUCIA resident has been honoured with an award recognising his services for promoting Spain around the world. Sukier Vallejo Marte, who runs an international modelling agency and school dedicated to the creation of international events was presented with his Euroforo 2001 award at a gala evening held at the Westin Hotel in Madrid. Sukier founded his agency in 2003 and has held competitions such as the International Best Model Male and Female World Competitions and more locally the Costa Blanca Fashion Week International, which gives an opportunity to new young talent to showcase their catwalks and designs. Many travel from as far as Arme-

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GALA EVENING: Held at the Westin Hotel in Madrid.

nia, Dominican Republic and even Haiti to participate. Sukier said: “The announcement came completely out of the blue. I am so proud to be recognised in the same vogue as luminaries and stars from all fields of life such as doctors, politicians and lawyers. I am extremely grateful to have received such an individually prestigious award for my contribution in promoting Spain worldwide.” Recently Sukier has begun to promote young, enthusiastic designers from across the globe by showcasing their talents. The next major event will take place in the Alicante region between May 5 and 15, 2017. He said: “I look forward to meeting everyone there, I am extremely proud to be involved with such young talent.” Euroforo was founded in 2001 to recognise achievements throughout European industries specifically geared to their individual countries.

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Calls for earlier cancer screening A MOTHER has called on the Ministry of Health to reduce the age for breast cancer screening, having been diagnosed with the disease at the age of 42. Maria Ferrer Miralles from Javea has started a petition asking for the age of breast screening to be reduced from the age of 45 to 30. Earlier in the year she had a private medical check-up as a matter of course and agreed with the gynaecologist that a mammogram would be worthwhile, particularly as her mother had died at the age of 41 from cancer. Maria had no suspicion before hand that anything was wrong. Just weeks later she received the diagnosis that she had breast cancer and required surgery. Maria said: “I want my experience with breast cancer to help other women, if I had not had this mammogram done at the age of 42 then who knows what would have happened.” The petition warns the Ministry of Health about the increase in cases for young girls with recent studies showing that 20 per cent of breast tumours occur in the under 45 age bracket. Mot her of f i ve Mar i a, who i s cur r ent l y undergoi ng chemotherapy, stresses that early detection, particularly when there is a family history, is extremely important. Moreover she highlights that budgetary limitations should not put people’s health at risk, that it is cheaper to detect cancer at an early stage using such preventative protocols as mammograms than to treat when symptoms have already begun to present themselves.

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CAMPELLO Town Hall voted against readmitting three municipal tow-truck employees who lost their jobs last year. The four-party alliance also decided not to provide the ‘grua’ as a municipal service. An Alicante court recently ruled the previous town hall had either to provide the service and retain the employees or contract a concessionary who would need to take them on. It did neither, using a private breakdown firm instead. A judge ruled the worker was unfairly dismissed and should be readmitted and compensated with €40,000 or receive €60,000. A similar verdict is expected for the other workers. The present local government argued it can do nothing at present, as the former employee has appealed against the compensation set by the court. Its claim it must protect the town hall’s interests was irrational, maintained IU councillor Raquel Perez as PSOE and Compromis backed the workers when in Opposition.

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PUERTO BLANCO: Marina should be in use by next summer.

Marina breakwater restoration complete By Linda Hall THE regional government will seek a concessionary to run the Puerto Blanca marina in Calpe. It was closed down last February when the former concessionary was asked to leave, five years after the company’s temporary contract had expired. All boats had to be removed on safety grounds as the marina needed urgent repairs and could no longer protect the craft that were moored there, the Generalitat said.

A delegation from the regional government accompanied by local councillors recently visited the marina to view the first phase of emergency repairs to the main breakwater. Reconstruction, which began in June a nd finis he d in A ugus t, ha s c os t €494,538. The port will have moorings for 110 boats and the regional government is currently preparing the specifications for the concession which is due to be allocated next summer.

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Teenagers rescued FIREFIGHTERS have rescued three teenage boys who were hiking and subsequently got lost in the Denia regional park. The boys, aged around 15, were missing for nearly 20 hours as they became disorientated when coming down the Montgo path as it had begun to get dark. They told the firefighters that they could no longer see the trail and as they were on a steep slope feared they would be there all night. Although they were disorientated thankfully by the time they were rescued they had almost reached the end of the trail making the rescue relatively easy for the emergency services.

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Preparing for Christmas Paint job brightens

up children’s home By Caroline Tyszka ONE local charity had a very busy November with two fundraising events and sprucing up a children’s home ready for Christmas. The Giving4Giving cancer support charity raised €4,500 during the month and immediately put this to good use by buying materials to paint the children’s home in Ondara. Albir painter and decorator Barry along with his wife Donna donated a week of their time to paint the inside of the eight bedroom home so it could be fresh and clean ready for the festive season. With Giving4Giving covering the couples day-to-day expenses and Grant a Wish paying for a hotel for five nights whilst they worked long into the evenings the mission was accomplished quickly. Gary from Giving4Giving said: “A job this big would have cost around €2,000 from a painting company so it was a very generous gesture from Barry and Donna who also painted two of our four charity shops.” When the work was completed Gary brought all the children an early Christmas present as a special surprise - a tablet each -

THE end of November marks the beginning of the season of preparation for Christmas in Churches all over the world. Advent begins this year on Sunday November 27, and is a season of thoughtful preparation, and increasing joy, as Christmas approaches. There are carol services and worship up and down the Costa Blanca, this year, as every year, and these services and celebrations happe n a ll ove r the northe rn Costa Blanca. B e ginning the C hurc h ye a r, A dve nt (from La tin

meaning ‘to come to’) is the Church season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds t o t he anni ver sar y of t he Lord’s birth on Christmas. Advent devotions including the Advent wreath, remind us of t he m eani ng of t he season. Chur ch of Engl and parishes within Spain are entirely self-funding, so fundraising is essential to maintain the Church’s ministry here, including funer-

als and pastoral care to the sick and the bereaved, and the activities of the seven local churches in support of causes such as Caritas, Red Cross, EMAUS, World Vision and the Gandia Hospice. The Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy serves the community from Valencia to Alicante with services in eight different towns. For information on the activities of the church and the contact details and service times visit www.costablanca-anglicanchaplaincy.org

JOB DONE: Barry and Donna. which were received with delight. “Without the community’s kindness including people like Barry and Donna we wouldn’t be able to do what we do,” said Gary. Giving4Giving has now donated €65,500 to local charities and will donate much more before the New Year. The charity always needs donations and volunteers so please call Gary on 603 137 697 if you can help or would like Barry’s contact details.

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A last appea ‘sweets and tr By Caroline Tyszka AS everyone makes their final preparations for Christmas please spare a thought for those less fortunate. There are just two weeks left where readers can donate to the ‘Treat for Christmas’ campaign, giving chocolates, sweets or festive biscuits that will be divided between the Alfaz del Pi food bank and the Busy Bees Charity, who support the local children’s homes. Although basics are always needed, Christmas is a time when it can seem particularly bleak for some families and particularly the children. It is hoped that by donating a few luxuries we can make a difference. Collection points are: Winnies Bar in La Cala; Giving4Giving Charity Shop in La Nucia; Amigos bar i n Al f az del Pi ; Hepbur ns Sal on i n Benidorm indoor market; AJL Mechanics in Villajoyosa and The Pineapple bar in Albir. The Campaign finishes on Friday December 16. For further details please email caroline. tyszka@gmail.com.

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No need to mind the gap By Linda Hall ALFAZ DEL PI’S mayor recently met Mª Pilar Garcia to discuss Line 9 and FGV’s plans for Alfaz’s stations. Garcia is the regional rail operator ’s delegate to Alicante Province and she outlined impending improvements to Alfaz’s principal station and the Albir halt. “FGV is making the platforms higher so that passengers can access this important public transport service without problems,” Arques said. “We took advantage of the meeting with FGV to explain our needs and call for a

LINE 9: Vicente Arques (centre) with Alfaz councillors quality service for all members of Alfaz’s population.” Improvements to Line 9 infrastructure, tracks, signalling and safety infrastructure have been completed between Benidorm and Calpe and are now ongoing

between Calpe and Denia. FGV has now allocated the €3.694 million contract to renovate Line 9 stations and work is due to start on stations in Alfaz, Albir, Benidorm, Teulada, Gata de Gorgos and Denia.

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Santa stomp and fashion show set to raise funds BARC have two special events planned as the run-up to Christmas starts in earnest. The first is a Christmas Fashion Show showcasing the Autumn/Winter Collection on Monday, December 5, taking place from 2.30pm at the BARC Shop in El Campello. Tickets cost €7 and includes chilli con carne, wine, beer and cava. Call Pat on 630 892 513 or visit the shop to buy tickets.

On Sunday December 11 the group has organised a ‘Santa Stomp,’ leaving from La Gasolinera in Busot at 11am. The walk through the streets of Busot aims to raise money to help animals in need, both in the town and surrounding area. The cost is €5 (dogs free) and includes mine pies, mulled wine and a donation to BARC. For more information call John on 965 975 470.

Helping the animals JALON Valley ARC are to hold their annual Christmas Fayre on December 4 and all profits will go to help and support the animals of Jalon Valley ARC. It will be held in Pensionistas Hall in Jalon from 10am until 2pm. There will be a variety of stalls including tombola, Christmas gifts, jewellery, cakes, cards, a raffle, refreshments as well as entertain ment and carols. Entrance for adults is just €1 and children are free. For more information call Carol Lockhart on 965 732 607.

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Magical teachers levitated for charity By Caroline Tyszka A SPECIAL fundraising day was held at one local school to raise money for the ‘MakeA-Wish Spain’ charity. Staff and pupils at Elians British School in La Nucia had a fun day with cake stalls and magic shows raising a total of €476 for the charity. Children went into morning class wearing magical outfits which included fairies, wizards and magicians. During the morning break cakes that had been donated by staff and parents were sold. Later on, in a special assembly, David Climent Yarwood from Benidorm Palace kindly visited the school with some other magicians to entertain the children.

MAGIC FUN: The children wore outfits and sold cakes to raise money. David, winner of the prestigious Merlin Award, had sent out a WhatsApp to fellow local magicians who came and volunteered their time to help

raise money for the children’s cancer charity. Magicians Lionel Gallardo, Mag Malastruc, Lautaro San Miguel David Climent and

Janine Parker enthralled their audience, young and old, with funny tricks, shadow theatre disappearing women and much to the pupil’s amazement levitating teachers. David said: “it was a pleasure to have been invited to the school’s magical fundraising event. Magic is an art, producing illusions as entertainment and inspiring people to think that the impossible is actually possible, such as levitating a teacher.” Staff thanked pupils for getting into the spirit of the event and the parents’ support with cake donations. A special thank you went to David Climent, his fellow magicians and Benidorm Palace for generously donating their skills and time.

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ON Friday, November 18, Bernard Wilson, secretary of The Masonic Home of Valencia Association, presented a cheque for €2,000 to the ‘M ake A Sm i l e ’ C h a r ity, a v e ry worthy organisation for mentally challen g e d c h i l d r e n b a s e d a t a home in Relleu, just inland from Benidorm. Using existing land and equipment the ‘Make A Smile’ charity has created a self sufficient farm that provides occupational therapy for the 24 youngsters based there. This not only teaches them self reliance b u t a l so p r o v i d e s u s efu l knowledge which may help them to get jobs and better integrate into society - always a great aim! The children grow vegetables, and harvest the olives from more than 1,000 olive trees. These are later turned into olive oil and sold. They also produce more than 750 eggs a week from around 220 chickens, all of which are also then sold to the general public. This donation from the association will help to buy flannelette sheets and pyjamas for the young-

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DOWN ON THE FARM: Archive images from the Relleu project. s te rs to h e lp the m keep warm over the winter as, unfortun ate ly, th e h o me c a n n o t affo rd to keep the heat on all

night in their bedrooms. It will also be used to take all the children for a special Christmas treat to enable them to go somewhere like Alicante to at least see the lights. The presentation by Bernard to Barbara and Dennis Carrier, leade rs of t he r ecycl i ng t eam , t ook place at the El Cid restaurant, who run weekly auctions in Benidoleig who work continuously by taking in unwanted furniture and bric-abrac, which they mend, fix up and recycle to be sold at local auctions. Great work, whereby they recycle unwanted goods, pr event i ng t hem f r om going into rubbish skips and landfill sites and, at the same time, raise money for a very worthwhile cause. If you would like to help this very worthwhile cause or seek further information regarding the Masonic Home of Valencia, or even if you are just interested i n f i ndi ng out a l i t t l e more about Freemasonry, please email prensa@glpva lencia.com.

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Quizzing for good causes SUE and Colin McNae have run numerous entertaining and challenging quiz nights, both solely for pleasure and to raise funds for good causes. This year they have raised well over €1,000 to support the pastoral and service work of the Friends of the Children of Emaus, the Caritas food bank in Benissa and the Church of England here on the Costa Blanca. Their latest challenging event was on Thursday November 17 at the Inn on the Green, where 50 hungry quizzers knuckled down to the challenge. At the end the results were close, but the tie breaker was not required. After a filling meal questions, posed covered a host of topics from sport and entertainment to history and geography. Fr Jim of the Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy thanked Colin and Sue for the enormous amount of hard work that goes into preparing the event, for hosting it, and for avoiding any riots over disputed answers. The Quizmaster is always right!

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Shop at the Antiques Fair ‘Carols At The ONCE again it’s time for the ever popular Antiques, Vintage, Retro and Collectables Fair at Salones Canor, Calle Assagador 03724 Teulada. This lovely venue offers free parking plus bar food and drinks from opening to closing. Doors open at 9am and close at 3pm, and entry is free of charge. There will be around 70 vendors of antique, unusual and sometimes quirky items on sale. The venue is indoors in a very elegant salon which is surrounded by beautiful gardens. This is an event which is not to be missed, and a wonderful opportunity to shop for Christmas for that person who has everything. You can also support Emaus and The

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QUIRKY ITEMS: Make great gifts for those who have everything. Charity Shop Calpe who have stands at the fair.

Any queries do not hesitate to ring Paul and Sue, on 626 795 587 or 965 732 741.

FOR the last four years the Lions have held a Carol Service in Moraira, with the help of the amazing Salvation Army Band, who come all the way from Madrid to play. This year the event, which is called ‘Carols At The Beach’ will take place down by the Castle in Moraira (Pergola De Lante Del Mar) on Saturday December 10 from 6.00pm onwards. There will be carols and a display of tambourine dexterity by young ladies from the Denia Salvation Army. The event is free, but the Lions, dressed in their well known yellow safety vests, will be shaking their collecting buckets on behalf of the Salvation Army in Denia, to help feed people at Christmas. There will be mince pies, shortbread and gingerbread men on sale, as well as hot mulled wine. Start Christmas with the Lions, knowing that you are helping others.

Marina Alta Costa Blanca Floral Club THE club’s Christmas demonstration this year is on Wednesday December 7 at the usual venue, La Senieta Moraira. Doors open at 2pm when they will be welcoming one and all with a glass of Christmas cheer and a mince pie. The visiting demonstrator is Jean McClure from the UK, and the title of her demonstration is ‘With Christmas in Mind.’ Besides the beautiful flowers there is sure to be some bling and glitter. The group will also be drawing the lucky winners of their Christmas charity hamper raffle, And they have lots and lots of lovely prizes

besides the hamper. If you haven’t already purchased your tickets you can do so on the day. Entrance is €5 for members and €8 for visitors and everyone is welcome. If you haven’t been to one of the club’s demonstrations before, this is an ideal opportunity to come along and meet other members, while enjoying a glass of Christmas cheer. Flowers are supplied by Paichi Garden Centre, and all the exhibits are raffled at the end of the afternoon. For further information contact Tina 965 833 197, visit the webpage www.marinaltaflo ralclub.com or you can follow the club’s Facebook page.

Teulada -Moraira Lion’s Club TEULADA Moraira Lions Club invites you to join them at the draw of their Grand Christmas Raffle taking place at 1pm on Friday December 16 at their book stall in Moraira’s weekly market. Tickets cost €1 and prizes include €250 Pepe la Sal shopping vouchers and €150

Paichi garden centre vouchers. Raffle tickets can be bought at the Lion’s Den charity shop (next to where Barclays Bank used to be) on Monday to Saturday mornings. They can also be obtained at the Lion’s book stall on Friday December 2 and 16, and from Paichi Garden centre. All proceeds support local charities.

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U3A Vall del Pop U3A VALL DEL POP arranged a Halloween trip to Cocentaina’s medieval ‘Fira de Tots Sants’ fiesta to enjoy the sights and sounds of this special event, in and around the very beautiful church with its golden doors. This year the weather was perfect for exploring the city and the many fiesta stalls – but not before a coffee to get them all going. The event gets bigger every year and a map is now essential to ensure all sites are visited, leaving time for lunch and the difficult decision as to which food style to choose from the street food barbecues filling one section of the main square. Priorities amongst the group seemed to include tasting the incredible numbers of cheeses, meats, dates, nuts, olives and many other delicacies, including sweet mint tea, and visiting the stalls with differing styles of arts and crafts on display with clothes stalls supplementing the town shops. Agricultural equipment, cars, and miscellaneous bric-abrac make this truly a shoppers’ delight!! Fantastic Moor’s and Christian’s costumes are displayed in the museum and it being Halloween, many people had decided to make the most of it, leaving the group amazed at the costumes. At about 4pm energy and stamina had begun to wane, pockets were getting empty and it was time to leave this wonderful fiesta. U3A Vall del Pop holds its general meetings on the first Thursday of the month at the Polivalent, Murla.

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December 5 - Film ‘Room,’ Parcent. December 8 - Christmas meeting, Murla: music, fun and games, food and chance of photo with Santa for y o ur gra ndc hildre n. A not to be missed start to the festive season. December 14 - Xmas shopping trip to Valencia. December 15 - Christmas party time at Castelvi. Dance the night away with good food and excellent company. December 19 - Film ‘Florence Foster Jenkins,’ Parcent January 27, 2017 - Benidorm Palace, hotel and show. February 8 - 10th Anniversary Fun Quiz at Los Amigos. March 20 - Sangreal Tour, Aragon. Please check the website for more details and lists of U3A activities www.u3avalldelpop.com. U3A Vall del Pop always has ‘something going on.’

A break from tradition MONTGO CHORALE’S annual Christmas concert this year breaks new ground. It contains more than just the traditional Christmas carols which we have been singing and enjoying for the past decade. Time for a change! Our programme will include two short works besides some carols by the choir, plus the well-known ones in which we invite the audience to participate. Both works are new to us as a choir, and very likely are new to the majority of the audience. They are both by English composers.

We will open the concert with George Malcolm’s Mass At The Crib - a comparatively unknown mass but beautifully written; short, unassuming and melodic. Malcolm held the post of organist and choir director in Westminster Cathedral for many years. He was better-known as a harpsichordist than a composer. The other work is Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on Christmas Carols - an early work, in which he cleverly blends his love of traditional English folk music with traditional carols. The baritone soloist in this

work is John Edwards who sang as one of our soloists five years ago. Gordon Lawson is directing his last Christmas concert with the chorale, and Heather Butcher is our accompanist. The concert will take place in the Fishermen’s Church in Javea Port at 4.30pm on Sunday, December 11. We sincerely hope that our normal capacity audience will enjoy the new-style programme. As usual, entry is free but we shall be collecting donations as you leave. The money raised will go to support the work of the local Caritas.

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40th Ann AS was fitting for a Black Friday weekend, the Javea Players’ dinner at the Javea Golf Club last Saturday (November 26) was a three for the price of one event. It was the final celebration of the Players’ 40th anniversary year, the end of show dinner for their production of Our Man in Havana and their Christmas social. Should you have ever wondered what makes the Javea Players’ tick, it is, according to Chairman Mike Harvey, fun, friendship and trepidation. He spoke of all three in his welcome speech. The r ecept i on at whi ch guest s

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niversary celebrations enj oyed th e m u si c p r ov id e d b y saxophonist, Ripoll Bisquert Alfredo and guitarist Pere Tent Cholbi, and the dinner was the third event held to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Javea Players.

They had partied in their studio in January and in Plaza Baix in July where they had danced to the music of Strikland with lead singer Rob Sweeney and where Mayor Jose Chulvi cut the birthday cake.

CANCER CARE volunteers were delighted to welcome Adela Caneta, Chief Pediatric Oncologist and Pablo Berlanga, Pediatric Oncology Consultant, working on the early phase clinical trials in pediatric oncology at La Fe hospital in Valencia. The volunteers were given a wonderful presentation about the ongoing research into children’s cancers being done at the La Fe Hospital. Cancer Care were thrilled to hand over a cheque for €40,000 to help this wonderful team.

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Els Ports National Park adventure THE Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers enjoyed a week of walking and cultural activities in the beautiful Els Ports National Park. The park is situated north of Valencia in the area of the River Ebro and the town of Tortosa. The dramatic, rugged landscape of the park stretches between the communities of Catalonia, Valencia and Aragon, taking up a total space of around 60,000 hectares. The majestic limestone massif is filled with abrupt cliff faces, natural resources, forests, valleys and abundant wildlife. Hispanic goats (Ibex), wild boar, badgers, foxes, wild cats, squirrels, otters, Griffon vultures, eagles and many other bird species can be spotted. Els Ports National Park offers a large number of walking routes over all kinds of ground, such as ravines, streams, thick forests or high plains. The highest point is found at Mount

ELS PORTS: Has a dramatic, rugged landscape. Caro, at an altitude of 1,447 metres, which was one of the challenges conquered by the group of 20 stalwart walkers. The mountain provides marvellous views over the landscape below, including the River Ebro. On an especially clear day you can even see the Balearic islands and the Pyrenees. The variety of walks, from coastal to mountains, taking in old monasteries and ermitas as well as castles and fantastic

scenery was a delight for all those who took part. There were five days of walking with each day averaging about 15 kms and a height gain of at least 600m, although some days the group achieved over 900m of ascent. Els Ports National Park is steeped in history and with so many things to do, a week is just not long enough to experience all that the area has to offer. Visit www.cbmwalkers.org.

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Advent and Xmas diary dates • DECEMBER 5 - 4.30pm La Fustera - Carol Service 3.45pm at La Fustera Church, Benissa Costa - afternoon tea, followed by a traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols at 4.30pm. Everyone is welcome to this early celebration of the glory that is Christmas. • December 8 - midnight Gandia - Carols at the Palace There will be a traditional Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at 6.30pm in the Borja Palace, Gandia. The singing will be led by the Oliva U3A Choir. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served afterwards. All are welcome. • December 9 – 5.30pm Denia - Christingle Service Christingle is a Service to celebrate the Birth of Jesus.This will be held at La Ermita, Las Rotas, Denia. It is in aid of the Anglican Childrens Society, whose work is with the needy children in the UK. The highlight of the Service

is the sharing of the ‘Light of the World’ given to all the congregation; symbolised by oranges bearing a lighted candle. All will be very welcome. • December 10 - 4.30pm Calpe - Carols in the old town. Carol singing on the steps of the Church in Calpe Old Town as part of the Christmas Market. • December 12 – 3pm Albir - Carols on the Beach (by the Anchor in Albir). Come along and sing for an hour. • December 12 - 4.30pm Calpe Carol Service at La Merced Church, Calpe. A beautiful traditional carol service with added wonder. With the U3A Choir and Philip Ashley. • December 17 - 4.30pm El Campello Carol Service At the delightful church of Coveta Fuma. With a seasonal drink to follow nearby. A wonderful opportunity to share the celebration. • December 19 - 4pm Albir - Carol Service at the

Church. This will be preceded by Christmas lunch At Brisa del Mar Restaurant in Albir. Details from Elaine on 966 864 962 - mobile 636 164 467 Or Hazel on 966 895 306 mobile 659 018 400 • December 24 - 11.30pm Javea - Midnight Mass The first service of Christmas Day is the traditional midnight mass, in the beautiful Ermita, on the Jesus Pobre Road out of Javea. Please join us for this very special service. • December 25 - 9.45am Christmas Day Services On this very special day communion services will be held at each of our churches at our regular Sunday service times. Albir 9.45am Javea 9.45am Calpe 10.30am Denia 11.45 am El Campello 12pm Gandia 12pm La Fustera 12pm

For location and direction information click the ‘Churches and Services’ button on the Chaplaincy website http://costablanca-anglicanchaplaincy.org/, and click the relevant church tab.

Yes at Interoptics they are completely free, that’s how important we believe eye tests are, and they should be available to everyone. Our eye test can be adapted to individual

needs. If any problems do show up we can give you referral notes for your doctor. Of course, we have a large range of top quality products, glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, work wear, sports glasses and special glasses for kids. All are fully guaranteed. At Interoptics we have everything you need for your eye care. But the most important thing is to book the eye test. Find Interoptics in Alfaz del Pi, 50 metres from the Casa de Cultura, right by the medical centre. Call us on 965 033 038.

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The power of silence ALMERIA

TOWN HALL: The small ceremony was one of many events held.

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Boats seized By Sam Croft MEMBERS of Cuevas del Almanzora Council gathered at the entrance to the town hall on the morning of Friday November 25 where they held a minute of silence to honour the memory of victims of gender violence. The small ceremony was one of many events organised by the Municipal Women’s Information Centre for the International Day against Gender Violence, which is recognised across the world on November 25. After the moment of silence, a manifesto against gender violence was read aloud, and a banner was hung from the balcony of the town hall. New additions this year included vibrant purple lights which lit up the Marques de Los Velez Castle for several days, and a short film which was screened in the Echegaray Theatre.

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WORK has been underway to remove invasive species along the bank of the River Segura. It was carried out by members of ANSE environmental association who have already carried out similar work in La Mata.

TOURIST chiefs are doubling down on a successful summer with a 2017 budget that is almost twice as much as 2016’s. The Mallorca Tourism Foundation will have €800,000 at its disposal.

STUDENTS from Tijola’s Alto Almanzora secondary school have been on a visit to the Andalucian Parliament as a reward for winning the 2016 Euroscola Project competition which marked the 30th anniversary of Spain’s entry into the European Union in 1986.

FOURTEEN chiringuitos (beach bar/restaurants) in Torre del Mar and Benajarafe were presented with Q for Tourism Quality certificates and plaques on at the first joint ceremony of its kind in Spain.

Brexit cooperation

Frigiliana success

PRESIDENT of the Almerian Levante Municipalities Association and mayor of Huercal-Overa, Domingo Fernandez, met with Jim Simpson, Zurgena’s Security councillor in order to discuss a number of issues related to non-EU citizens post Brexit.

FRIGILIANA has officially been chosen as one of the seven rural wonders of Spain. In total 20 different municipalities were shortlisted for the honour, and the winners were decided on November 24 following a month of online voting for the awards, which seek to bring increased visibility to some of Spain’s most breathtaking rural destinations.

Nordic meeting TORREVIEJA’S mayor, Jose Manuel Dolon held a special meeting with Nordic residents to explain future urban developments such as the plans to widen the N-332 and the reform of the port area.

DESPITE the brew ha ha over the timing of the capital’s festive lights, Christmas markets across Mallorca have opened as Advent arrives. December will be flush with raffles, flea markets, carousels, concerts, crafts, music, food and good cheer, with Mallorca’s large German population lending an extra dash of magic.

Burglary arrest

No mas

A 21-YEAR-OLD has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a burglary at a house in Elche. The thieves seized jewellery, appliances and other valuables with the man arrested by police as he attempted to sell on 13 of the stolen jewels.

MORE than 500 protestors demonstrated in Palma demanding more be done to combat violence against women. With loud cries and whistles the protestors showed their discontent with the passive minute’s silence held in tribute to local woman Celia Navarro who was murdered by her partner two weeks ago.

Earth shook AN earthquake measuring three on the Richter scale shook the Baix Vinalopo, being felt in Crevillent, Elche, Novelda and some areas of the Vega Baja such as Albatera. The epicentre was in Hondon de las Frailes with 112 reporting they received 50 emergency calls. There were no injuries.

Consumer craze THE average Mallorcan spent €152 on Black Friday discount sales. The American post-Thanksgiving sales phenomenon is the latest consumerist craze to have swept across the Atlantic. It is now firmly entrenched in Spain as people desperately search for Christmas ‘bargains.’

Flats evacuated A TWO storey block of flats had to be evacuated and five people were taken to hospital for treatment last week when a fire started at 4am in the lounge of a first-floor flat in Almeria City.

Abusive husband ALMERIA Local Police arrested a 43year-old man for allegedly abusing his wife. The woman hid inside a hairdressers and called police for help, reporting that her husband had arrived home drunk and threatened to kill her.

Culprits sought THE mayor of Berja has called the Guardia Civil to track down the authors of graffiti which has appeared in various parts of Villavieja heritage site, which dates back to the 9th century.

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SINCE October, the National Police has been seizing RHIBS (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats) and arresting individuals in La Linea de la Concepcion with a total in just a few weeks of 13 boats and 15 people as it was discovered that smugglers were bringing in drugs from Morocco through the town.

CTV cameras THE Council in Alhaurin de la Torre has allocated €92,000 to allow for the installation of its first CTV cameras at the Plaza de San Sebastian and this project will be expanded over a period of time with a special control room being set up to monitor traffic and accidents around the town.

Five arrested

Invasive species

Good cheer

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Muggers caught ON Halloween night this year, four people in different costumes and masks attacked two separate groups of young people in Motril stealing mobile phones from them and giving them a bit of a beating. Now, officers of the National Police have reported that they have identified the culprits and arrested them.

Motril fright A HUGE window pane weighing about 200 kilos fell out of the Tourism Development Centre in Motril which cost €14 million of European Union money to build according to a report issued by the town hall.

AS part of a money laundering investigation, officers of the National Police moved to arrest five people, three lawyers and two bank officials, some of who are Spanish nationals and live in Marbella accused of being minor figures in the alleged money laundering operation which saw investment in properties as well as transfer of funds overseas.

Found safe THE mother of a 10-year-old boy in Malaga City flew into a panic when he didn’t return home after taking his dog for a walk and contacted the 112 emergency services so both Local and National Police sped into action finding the boy and his dog safe but very wet in a local park.

Model wins JUST 17 models contested the title of Linda España 2016 at the Los Monteros Marbella Hotel & Spa on the evening of Saturday November 26 and after a hard fought contest, Assi Mbengue representing the Canary Islands was chosen as the winner.

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Costly harbour clean up

Skull returns

IT will cost almost 100 million kroner (€110 million) to clean up the harbour of Fredericia after it was the scene of one of the country’s worst cases of environmental pollution after a fire occurred when a tanker with liquid fertiliser collapsed.

FREDERICIA: A tanker with liquid fertiliser collapsed.

Animal abuse A WOMAN, aged 45, has been charged with animal abuse after animal welfare officers found 26 mistreated and neglected dogs in Harlev. Some had to be euthanised at the site as they were in such a poor condition and could not be saved.

Store shooting A MAN and woman were shot in a Danish department store. Police believe it may have been gang-related

Domestic violence with the woman an innocent victim while the man could be a gang member. Both were later released from hospital.

Skilled labour DENMARK has effectively at-

tra c te d a nd re c ruite d fore ign s kille d w orke rs in re c e nt ye a rs boosting the country’s economy, but since 2015, the number of fore ign w orke rs ha s de c line d w ith ever-changing immigration laws ma king life more diffic ult for skilled workers.

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Dodgy parking BOMB squad officers in Paris exploded the bonnet of a Porsche Carrera that had been left illegally

LAST year, 127,457 people in relationships were the target of domestic violence from threats and stalking to rape and murder. It is the first time federal police have released national data on domestic violence.

Early recruitment THE German army has been criticised for trying to recruit teenagers after sending brochures to the under-18s. Opposition MPs say they are outraged to target under age youngsters but the military needs more personnel.

Implant objection A JUDGE has ruled a woman can become a police officer after being rejected on medical grounds for having breast implants. Police regulations state officers cannot have implants due to an increased health risk, but the judge ordered police to review their guidelines.

BELGIUM

More history

Stair sale FOURTEEN stairs from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, dating back to 1889, have sold at auction for €523,800; more than 10 times the pre-sale estimate. The stairs were removed in 1983 to make way for a lift.

THERE are calls for Germany to return the skulls of East Africans that were taken to Berlin during the colonial era for ‘scientific’ research. The colonies are wanting the remains of indigenous inhabitants to be returned. It is believed around 1,000 skulls remain with the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation.

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parked in a taxi rank for the night after the owner went clubbing and took a taxi home.

Gold find A MAN who inherited a house in Normandy from a relative found 100kg of gold hidden in the property worth an estimated €3.5 millio n . A cc o rd in g to pa pe rw ork found, the gold was purchased in

the 1950’s and 60’s.

Space flight FRENCH astronaut Thomas Pesquet has joined the International Space Station, joined by Oleg Novitskiy and the oldest woman to orbit the world, Peggy Whitson. It is Pesquet’s first journey into Space and he took a piece of Mars meteorite with him.

SECONDARY school pupils may learn about European colonisation as part of changes to the history curriculum. The Minister for Education, Marie-Martine Schyns (cdH) said she does not oppose the proposal.

Self-testing PHARMACIES have begun offering HIV self-tests for around €25. In Belgium last year, there was an average of 2.7 HIV diagnoses each day.

Cargo accident A MAN died and another is miss-

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NORWAY

Controversial plans

Africa summit

THE government and Stockholm council is planning to invest millions in the Novel Centre, in honour of Sweden’s famous Nobel Prizes. Some praise the architectural project, others criticise it.

THE sixth Norwegian-African summit took place in Oslo to discuss trends, issues and business opportunities across the African continent. Four hundred participants took part.

Missing girl

Maritime notes

AS social media was set alight with images of an English-speaking mystery homeless girl in Rome, Italy, which some thought could be missing Madeleine McCann, a Swedish man has claimed it is his 21-year-old daughter who left Sweden six months ago.

IMAGES from the sea are now adorning Norway’s new bank notes, rather than portraits of people. The central bank unveiled the notes showing the country’s bonds with the sea.

Street kids OVER 500 children who arrived in Sweden as asylum seekers have gone missing. These children arrived alone and have had their asylum applications rejected and are now unaccountable with many ending up on the streets.

ing following an accident on a cargo freighter off the coast of Zeebrugge. The men were carrying out repairs on one of the lifeboats when he fell away from the ship. One crew member fell over board and is still missing at sea.

Road safety HANDS-FREE kits for mobile phones increases the risk of traffic accidents. The risk quadruples compared to situations when the driver is not on a mobile according to a study from the Belgian Institute for Road Safety.

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Pricey poem A POEM handwritten by Anne Frank has sold for €140,000 at a uc ti on. The ei ght - l i ne poem was written in a friendship book belonging to the older sister of Anne’s best friend at school.

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More money

A NORWEGIAN born Daesh fighter is reported to have been claiming hundreds of euros a month in benefits whilst living and working in Raqqa, Syria after moving there from his home in Sweden.

THE pay gap bet ween m en a nd wom en i s cl osi ng and younger wor ki ng wom en i n some sectors are now actually earning more than men. This is

bel i eved t o be because m or e women than men study for a degree.

Reality testing DUTCH police are trialling augmented reality systems to investigate crime scenes. The technol ogy al l ows vi deos t o be streamed from cameras of officers at the scene to experts who may be elswhere who can then guide the officers.

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RUSSIAN PRESS

New nutri-burger

NEW FOOD: The Nutria rodent is believed to be very clean and healthy. MOSCOW’s hot new food is nutria, also known as river rat. Despite being a rodent Nutria is believed to be very clean, healthy, and offers a hybrid taste between pork and turkey. It is not native to Russia but introduced from South America during the height of the fur trade.

Volcanic diplomacy TENSIONS mounted between Russia and Japan following reports that new missile systems were moved to the Moscow controlled Kuril Islands, which are claimed by Tokyo. The volcanic islands were occupied by the Soviets after the Second World War and the dispute has prevented the countries ever signing a peace accord.

Time warp PANFILOV’s 28 is a new war film dramatising the legendary feats of a Moscow division fighting to the death to halt a 1941 Nazi assault. But some historians claim the story was made up to portray Russian soldiers as fearless, with one even being fired for besmirching a sacred legend.

Punched Pole A TELEVISION show spiralled out of control when a Polish journalist was punched in the face when he mocked the Russian standard of living. The debate show was discussing salaries when the Pole congratulated Romanians on earning more than Russians, who he said lived worse than Ukrainians. Chaos promptly ensued.

Bear fighting A RUSSIAN fighter wants to hit the jackpot by battling Ultimate Fighting Championship star Conor McGregor in Russia. The Irishman draws in mil-

lions of viewers and accomplished wrestler Khabib Nurmagomedov reckons he has McGregor’s number. ‘The Eagle’ is from the restless Dagestan region and even wrestled bears as a child.

Forest spirit TWO Russians driving near the Ural mountains on a dark, snowy road spotted a strange, shadowy figure and claimed they had seen a Surale. The mythical forest spirit is believed to lure people into the woods and tickles them to death. Their dashcam footage is being analysed by YouTube experts.

Zoyka’s apartment A MUSEUM dedicated to famed Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov will open next year at the small Moscow apartment where the author of ‘The Master and Margarita’ lived in the 1920s and 30s. The apartment has been remodelled to resemble the time and present intimate exhibitions for devotees of B u l g a k o v ’s work.

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Council threatens over rentals THE Barcelona Council has been busy issuing or threatening to issue fines on banks and companies connected with housing and property rental for breach of regulations and this seems set to continue as the current mayor Ada Colau has always campaigned for affordable housing and is against eviction. Firstly, the council has fined three banks a significant amount for leaving

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€1.26 million is the total amount that the Barcelona Council is fining three banks for leaving property empty.

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Inauguration of Petrobras exploration platform. By John Smith MANY SPANISH investors were attracted to purchase shares in Brazilian oil giant Petrobras when shares were launched on the world’s stock exchanges in 2010 to raise $72.8 billion (€63.5 billion). This was the world’s largest ever share launch and made it the fourth largest company by capitalisation in the world. Now, the Guardia Civil has announced that it has made the first arrest in Spain in connec-

properties they own completely empty for more than two years and these ‘specimen’ fines have been levied on BBVA, Santander and ‘bad bank’ Sareb. There is little doubt that other banks who have unoccupied property will also be fined in due course. Following this announcement, it has been decided that the boom in letting of private properties to short term visitors to the city through websites has encouraged property owners to ignore the re-

A long period of uncertainties that will block future investments in Britain, and that makes me really concerned,”. Matthias Wissmann, the president of the German Automotive Industry Association, on a possible hard Brexit.

Petrobras fraud arrest in Madrid

tion with an alleged fraud and has taken into custody from a Madrid hotel, an individual said to be closely involved in collecting bribes and distributing them to those involved in the alleged fraud. The man who has joint Brazilian and Spanish nationality had originally fled to the USA when he was accused of being involved in the case which saw the sum of $50 million (€47 million) diverted to various political parties within Brazil.

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BHS update VETERAN Labour MP Frank Field has made no secret of the fact that he detests Sir Philip Green, former owner of BHS and is trying to have him stripped of his knighthood due to the parlous state of the bankrupt company’s pension fund. He has written to the Pensions Regulator asking whether the personal assets of both Sir Philip and Dominic Chappell who purchased the company can be seized in the event they do not plug the hole in the fund.

Neymar fear JUST when he thought all was resolved with accusations of fraud, Brazilian and Barcelona football star Neymar has been threatened with prosecution over the possible disguise of the value of the financial package when he moved from Santos to Barcelona. The prosecutor now wants him to be tried and will be demanding a two-year sentence and a €10 million fine.

Carousel fraud across Europe THE Spanish Tax Agency has identified and eliminated a major IVA fraud which is based on what is known as a Carousel scheme where IVA is collected, not paid and then reclaimed by false declarations of exportation of goods.

$1.75 billion (€1.66 billion) is the amount that Chinese online travel firm Ctrip has paid for Edinburgh-based travel search business Skyscanner.

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In this case, the IVA was collected by the sale of petroleum products and supposed sales of electronic and computer components were made across Europe totalling €16 million. Two people were arrested with assets and documents seized.

quirement to register rental properties and so much has this area grown that hotels are now losing business. Two websites, Airbnb and HomeAway are to be hit with the newly introduced maximum fine of €600,000 each for offering properties to tourists on their sites which have not been properly registered. Both companies have been fined for ignoring the rules but they shrugged off the maximum which was €30,000.

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UK car production THE Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has announced that UK car manufacturing fell by 1 per cent in October when compared to the figures for October 2015 with production of 151,795 vehicles. Interestingly the fall was exclusively due to a fall in demand in the home market although exports which now account for nearly 81 per cent of all UK production continues to rise and this highlights the importance of the car industry to the UK balance of payments and the strength of foreign manufacturers in future investment negotiations with the government.

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By John Smith A REFERENDUM on constitutional change in Italy due to be held on Sunday December 4 could lead to a new rash of financial worries with Italian banks and possibly to the failure of the world’s oldest bank Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena which was founded in 1472. The referendum revolves around the fact that the two houses in Italy, the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies both have fairly similar powers and it is possible for one house to block the other on a regular basis. A bill was initially proposed by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi in 2014 which would significantly reduce the power of the Senate (the equivalent of the House of Lords) which would mean that the Chamber would have much more power and could push legislation through more quickly and with less expense. Unfortunately as the pro-

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Italian referendum could hurt the EU

MATTEO RENZI (left): With Martin Schulz, European Parliament President. posed bill was unable to obtain a two thirds majority, the Italian constitution required that the matter be put to the public at large to allow them to decide the future role of government. Mr Renzi has made it very clear that he will not accept a no vote and if that should hap-

pen he would immediately resign and leave the door open for a new election. At the time it might have seemed like a brave but good decision but this was before the Brexit vote and the election of Donald Trump. Now it seems that individu-

als around the world like the concept of making a protest vote and it seems more than possible that the Italian electorate will follow suit and effectively bring the government down. The result could be bad for the banking sector in Italy as

the financial markets are effectively conservative and don’t like change which has seen a significant drop in the value of the shares of eight banks in Italy. Most of them can either ride out the storm or appear to be in the process of being taken over

or amalgamated, but Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena is in trouble as it has an enormous amount of bad mortgage debt (estimated at more than €100 billion) and as it is not a particularly attractive business for an investor, it may well be a casualty almost by default rather than intent. Some may argue that a change of government in Italy is hardly likely to cause seismic shocks across Europe but this is exactly what could happen as one party that could possibly gain power in a new election is the Five Star Movement (MS5) which originally said that it would call a referendum on EU membership if it came to power but has since amended this to vowing to call a new referendum on whether to keep the euro. So, in a matter of days, there could be at least one banking casualty, a new election in Italy and then a possible blow to the unity of the EU and the currency.

A surprising report wants to see legalisation of marihuana in the UK AS more and more countries around the world decide that if you can’t beat them, tax them, the Adam Smith Institute, which is something of a liberal think tank, has basically r e c o m m e n d e d t h e leg alis a tio n o f cannabis and marihuana in the UK and a number of MPs are broadly in favour of the idea. The arguments are quite simple as basically years of ‘policing’ the drug have been unsucce ssf u l y e t h a v e c o s t b illio n s o f pounds in both police and customs costs as well as housing more than 1,000 people who are in Britain’s overcrowded jails, alone costing the tax payer £50 million (€57.5 million) a year. If the drugs are going to flow into Britain anyway, rather than allow criminals and drug barons to reap the profits, very simply take over the industry, appoint licensed outlets and charge a tax on sales of the drug which could generate as much as £1 billion (€1.15 billion) in tax revenue each year.

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LEGALISING CANNABIS: The Home Office has no plans to consider this. It is inarguable that a certain percentage of people who buy cannabis from a local dealer find it both easy and tempting to obtain harder drugs from the same sources but if they don’t need the dealers then they

may keep away from everything except cannabis. One of the recent problems has been the strength of locally grown ‘skunk’ which can cause mental instability but again if some-

what weaker cannabis options are available legally then there will be far less incentive to grow the stronger mixture and anyone in trouble can be helped. With America allowing medical marihuana, as will Germany shortly and Canada about to decriminalise, there is without doubt a strong argument for legislating and controlling the drug despite the fact that some people can experience negative side effects. The Home Office, which has no qualms about the controlled sale of tobacco or alcohol, has stated once again that it has no plans to consider legalisation and is clearly content with the income that the government receives from the two legal and proven killer drugs. MPs from across the political spectrum including former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg and former health secretary Norman Lamb have come out in support of the proposal although at the moment it appears unlikely that the proposal will be taken too seriously by the government.

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The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai with PM Theresa May and Philip Hammond. By John Smith DEPENDING on your political point of view and your position on Brexit, the Autumn Statement from Phillip Hammond could be considered either evidence of a prudent Chancellor or the imaginings of a rabid anti-Brexiteer. Effectively reflecting advice received from the Office for Budget Responsibility, he confirmed that the target to clear the budget deficit by 2020 had been dropped and that the government now expected to borrow £122 billion (€140 billion) more than forecast in the March budget which includes a figure of £58.7 billion (€67.5 billion) due to the Brexit decision, as well as uncertainty caused by the election of Donald Trump and the Chinese economy. Considering that Britain’s average annual contribution to the EU balances out at £8.5 billion (€9.78 billion) after rebate and grants, had the referendum gone the other way, Britain could have had seven years of contributions before reaching the amount estimated to be borrowed for the forthcoming year just to cover Brexit!

In his statement, the Chancellor said he planned to spend an extra £23 billion on infrastructure projects and £3.7 billion on new housing projects.

In addition, growth within the UK economy would have to be reduced by at least 2.4 per cent, although the lack of a coherent Brexit strategy has not helped the compilation of the latest estimates. With the recent announcement of the possible reduction of NHS spending and the fact that Britain’s Navy is probably pointless and won’t be able to afford to replace its missiles when they reach their ‘sell by’ date over the next couple of years, many wonder why so much money is being gobbled up by government and where it is going. In his statement, the Chancellor did say that he planned to spend an extra £23 billion (€26.5 billion) on infrastructure projects which presum-

ably includes the additional runway at Heathrow and £3.7 billion (€4.25 billion) on new housing projects and for the time being at least, to keep the ‘triple lock’ protection on pensions, although this may have to be reviewed. Part of the additional funding needed by government must include the cost of additional civil servants to cope with Brexit, the renovation of parliament and several billion to cover fines on the Royal Bank of Scotland. The Prime Minister had previously stolen his thunder by announcing that corporation tax would be reduced in order to make more money for companies and he was left to announce that the National Living wage would go up to £7.50p (€8.60) per hour, even though there are daily reports of workers not receiving the minimum. There were a few other balancing decisions, but it wasn’t much for individuals to get excited about unless they had shares in house rental companies who will no longer be able to charge upfront fees on rental properties or purchase insurance as the tax on that will go up.

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It’s an airborne M25 out there LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT I’VE n e v e r b e e n p a rtic u larly fond of flying. I truly do envy a num b e r o f f r i e n d s a n d co lleagues who inform me, often with a barely discernible smirk, that their holiday begins ‘when they board the plane.’ M i n e o n l y e v e n b e c o mes a possi b i l i t y wh e n th e re v ers e thrust kicks in on landing! At my age, because of nature’s rather more frequent insistence on visits to the loo, I always try to obtain an aisle seat. Consequently, most of my travel experience is centred around the ‘goings on’ within, instead of outwith, the aircraft. This week I visited Denmark. On my return trip I was offered seat 1A. Outside of the cockpit, this is probably the best seat on the plane. It is a window seat and because it’s in the first row there is plenty of leg room, and

SECONDS APART: In the busy skyways above. s p a c e to v is it t he loo w ithout major disruption. I accepted the offer and, although I have used the occasional window seat in

the past 1A is something really special. With clear skies most of the w a y the w hole , virtua lly panoramic scenario that unfold-

ed was truly breathtaking. The most impressive sight to me was the magnificent beauty of the Alps, as we traversed it at sun-

set , whi ch has t o be t he m ost perfect time of all. What was not so reassuring was the revelation that, despite the illusion of vast distances of uninterrupted clear skies, the skyways are in fact nothing more than an airborne extension of the M25! At least five fellow flying machines hurtled into and out of my sightline, at combined speeds that truly startles the imagination. Flight trails above and below silently hung as proof of recent jet-borne travellers. It was not unt i l we f l ew t hr ough one of these trails with quite a resoundi ng bum p, t hat I r eal i sed t hat t her e wer e al so ot her s at t he same height as us, and not many seconds away either. Mmm, wasn’t too keen on that. Anyway a truly eye opening and extremely pleasant experience. Thank you Norwegian airlines. Still one of the best. Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Green lines tested to reduce speed AS part of the series, we answer some common driving questions and keep you updated on the latest driving and road news kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

GREEN LINES: Different colours give drivers a different impression. A NUMBER of new systems are being trialled aimed at reducing road traffic accidents. Castilla y Leon is one of the first places to adopt the new systems before they will potentially be rolled out across Spain. Here, one of the first tests is the introduction of green lines on the CL-615 and CL-613. The use of green lines has already been tested and used in parts of Sweden and the Netherlands where it was proven that using different colours on the road gives drivers a different impression of it. It also encourages them to moderate their speed accordingly and slow down as the road appears to narrow. In Castilla y Leon, the CL-615 was chosen to trial the green lines as the 92km stretch of road linking Palencia with Guardo, is considered to be a high risk area for acci-

dents. Since 2011, a total of 14 people have lost their lives on this stretch of road and another 139 hospitalised as a result of traffic accidents. The CL-613 runs from Palencia to Sahagun and is a single carriageway road with traffic flowing in both directions with long straight sections that encourages drivers to pick up their speed. Two people have been killed on this road and 55 people hospitalised and 30 seriously injured since 2011. With the green lines in place, the roads will have informative signs indicating that they are of a special format and may be subject to intensified speed checks and controls. The Guardia Civil will increase checks in these areas, not to necessarily catch more speeding vehicles, but to assess if the markings are having an impact in reducing speed.

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Reduction of pool size Our Community has 140 apartments. One of the items on the Agenda at our last Assembly was to reduce the size of the pool by 10 per cent so that it can be open all year without a lifeguard. Currently it is only open during July and August because of the expense. The previous President said that there was no point in voting as the law states that there has to be 100 per cent agreement and that he will not agree to have the pool reduced. As a result, no vote was taken. Can you confirm that this is the law? S.K.(Costa del Sol) No, it is not the law. Your Community can vote by a simple majority to reduce the size of the swimming pool, either temporarily or permanently. This action does not change the original

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Charter of the Community nor does it affect the Com-

munity shares and fees of any member. These are indeed actions which require a unanimous vote. Furthermore, the person who requested the vote could have insisted on the vote’s taking place.

Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

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On a plate, not a slate Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man THIS is my 65th article which, I have to tell you, must officially make me the grumpiest person on the coast. So when I got an email telling me my views on Trump and Farage are biased I had to smile because, of course, I’m biased. I’m allowed. It’s my column! But just to make it clear I think all politicians are, to put it in nice terms, economical with the truth. Don’t take my views as some kind of gospel. Read the column title ‘Views of a Grumpy Old Man.’ Of course, I could agree with you, but then we would both be wrong! But please keep emailing me. OK. Let’s get on with the serious stuff. As you know I like to eat out and over the last few months I have noticed restaurants have started using these bloody upside down knives. Have you seen them? They are ridiculous! They feel awkward to hold and when you put them down they flip over so they rest on the blade. What is the point? I was at a do this week and I was on a table of 10 people so I asked everyone, as we were all family, what they thought and every one of them thought

they were a daft idea. I’m a simple person. All I want is my grub served up on a plate with a knife and fork. I don’t need or want it served up on what can only be described as a roof slate or a wooden chopping board. I know it’s all to do with presentation but for me it’s all about the taste and if you get that right then I’m a happy bunny. Also, if you are offering me a buffet breakfast, I want a proper sized plate. I do not want a side plate which is your crafty way of making sure I don’t eat too much. And then there are the tea cups with the most ridiculous handles. Either they are non-existent or the handle is too small to be able to hold or, even worse, the handle doesn’t have a hole to put your finger in or even if it does, the hole is too small! Who designs these useless things? Whilst I’m on this subject, I was out with my daughter and she planted me in a wellknown coffee shop whilst she popped out to do a bit of shopping. She told me not many people know that they actually do a small (normal) size coffee. When you order they always ask if you’d like medium or large? I know they have to sell but why not just say regular, medium or large? I’ll be on Talk Radio Europe at 11.30am tomorrow December 2, if you want to call in and have a grump. Or, as always you can email me at mikesenker@gmail.com.

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A final word for all our friends EACH year we look forward with genuine pleasure to receiving Christmas cards from friends a nd a c qua inta nc e s both here and overseas. In pa rtic ula r from our very close friends, but also those who we perhaps knew for only a short time , or w ith whom we shared special moments in years gone by, bec a us e ofte n

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Christmas is the only time of the year when we refresh that past bond. But as time goes by, so the number of cards received diminishes commensurately with our advancing years - understandable perhaps, as unfortunately we all succ umb to our m or t al i t y at som e point and lose friends along the way. But even taking that into consideration, we are told more and more by our contacts that cards will not now be sent and a donation will be made instead to a chosen charity; as if one is connected to the other in some mysterious way. Why is it an either/or consideration? Add to this the increased use of e-greetings and those strings of fe s tive car ds hangi ng over t he fireplace, stair banister and on walls - so familiar in times gone by - sadly shrink with each passing year.

Wi t h t he escal at i ng cost of postage and cards, it becomes an added financial burden and is understandably a consideration for some. Plus the effort of sitting down and t aki ng t he t i m e and trouble to write a few words in each and addr ess envel opes, i s time consuming and taxing. But isn’t that the point? To demonstrate to our friends that we have spared time, expense and effort to write a few words of greeting and to show them that we are thinking of them at Christmas, is surely what makes it special. I often wonder if perhaps in some cases, the charity donation thing is a convenient get-out from the whole process and is simply designed to placate disappointed friends and relatives. Perhaps we are in the minority, but to us maintaining links with the people who have touched our l i ves i n som e way dur i ng our years on this Earth, is of huge importance. We shall continue to donate to the various charities here in the Costa throughout the year whenever we can, but we will always hold close the true spirit of Christmas and maintain that physical link with our many friends worldwide at this special time.

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A unique company on Costa Blanca Euronautica was present at three events. CALPE: Saturday, a drawing / painting competition for the local schoolchildren organised by the Real Club Naútico de Calpe: Euronautica put their rental boats at the disposal of the Club so that the winners of the event could enjoy a trip around the bay of Calpe. On Sunday more than 440 participants from the whole Valencian community competed in a rowing match, again organised by the Real Club Naútico de Calpe where Euronautica was present with three security boats. That same Sunday Euronautica was also actively participating in the mountain bike event with over 300 competitors. Euronautica are promoting their eight-person aluminium motor boats which were designed and built by Euronautica and are available for rental or sales. The boats are moored in the Real Club Naútico of Calpe. Euronautica also offers the possibility of renting with a trailer so that you can go to other areas. Recently, Euronautica has received permission to operate from

ROWING MATCH: More than 440 participants took part. the Luis Campomanes Marina in Altea. As an extra service they offer the chance to obtain a boat licence (RYA – Titulin) in two days. Euronautica also organises fishing or coastal trips with a minimum duration of three hours. Sales, storage, maintenance and transport. A tour round the enormous installations show that Euronautica doesn’t rest on its laurels. The team is busy constructing a new hall with a vehicle lift for large campers, the

other specialty of Euronautica. “I must admit that we’re a unique company in Spain,” explains Jordi, the grandson of founder Fred. “We have different workshops where literally everything on boats or campers can be repaired, no matter if it’s aluminium, polyester or wood. Four qualified and constantly trained mechanics take care of the technical problems.” Needless to say the space for boat or camper storage is huge, either in-

BOAT RENTAL: Can also be rented with a trailer. side or outside. The company’s installations on the N-332 in Calpe have grown over the past 30 years to one of the largest nautical companies on the Costa Blanca. Euronautica comprises 13,550 m2 grounds with interior / exterior storage, workshops and a large showroom. The new 2017 range of Bayliner Sportboats is exhibited in the showroom, with eight models available for viewing with very interesting packages and prices.

Under the name of Nauticaravaning, Euronautica for the past three years has been dealing in a wide range of motor homes for rental purposes. Due to the ever increasing demand of motor homes, this has become a great success. EURO NAUTICA CALPE SL Ctra N-332, km 169, Calpe +34 965 834 147 info@euronautica.com www.euronautica.com www.nauticaravaning.com

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Chef Philip and wife Ingeborg enjoying a new creation.

HOMESTYLE FOOD: Made daily from the freshest ingredients. yourself. This includes a starter of fish or meat, main course of your choice and a dessert with drinks included. Once you have finished your meal there is an opportunity to write a message on a plate and for this to be hung on Chef ’s wall. If you are

celebrating something special or fancy having a unique dining experience then Mix&Match is the place to go, but Chef’s Table needs to be reserved in advance. Christmas is fast approaching and Mix&Match have a Christmas and New

Year menu. Have a look online and place your order before December 20 and take the hassle out of Christmas. Mix&Match is open seven days a week from 12pm until 9pm. Find it at C/ Federico Garcia Lorca 30, Alfaz del Pi, or call them on 604 168 418 to place an order. Alternatively email them on mixmatch food@gmail.com or order online at www.mixmatchfood.com.

A historic day at the Palace THE Gandia Congregation of the Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy were delighted to welcome the Rev Canon Dr Viginia Kennerley as their guest preacher on Sunday November 27. Canon Kennerley is a former journalist, broadcaster and university lecturer. She is a distinguished theologian and was ordained a priest in the Church of Ireland, which is a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion, in 1990, four years before the first women were ordained in the Church of England. Her particular concern is for bridge-building between Christian groupings and world religions. Canon Kennerley is the first woman to preach at a Church of England service in the Boja Palace Gandia, making it a truly memorable and historic occasion. The photo shows Canon Kennerley with Father Declan Smith, one of the team of part-time Chaplains who serve in the Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy.

Canon Kennerley with Father Declan Smith. The Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy, which is part of the Church of England in Spain, holds regular ser-

vices in Gandia, Denia, Javea, La Fustera, Calpe, Albir, and El Campello.

Fundraiser for animal shelter A CHRISTMAS weekend has been planned at the Don Quixote Rastro in Alfaz del Pi to help raise funds for the La Nucia animal shelter. The ‘Santa’s Grotto’ event will be held on Saturday December 10 from 10am with a Santa’s party and on Sunday December 11 from 10am with Father Christmas giving away free presents to the children at 2pm. The shelter, Protectora Animales La Nucia, is a non-profit organisation caring for animals and helping them find their forever homes. Volunteers at the shelter said that most of the animals that come to them require veterinary attention, feeding, washing, housing and walking which is all given with love and care, but reliant on charitable donations to keep on going. Mandy Marriott, who is a stallholder at the Rastro, said: “This year I will be helping on the tombola. Last year I was Santa’s helper and we had a fantastic turnout, every child that visited Santa’s Grotto got a free present. It was a great family atmosphere with the whole community being involved.”

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Scandal of opening on Sundays SO the shopping centres of Alicante are trying again to open on Sundays, they say it’s for the tourists but that is rubbish. I would have thought that visitors to Alicante had better things to do than go shopping. This country works very well with the Sunday closing, so let’s take a moment to think about this. Who at the end of the day gains from this most? It’s not the people. They have managed quiet well without shops being open on Sunday, and the tourists accept things as they find them, so therefore it must be the greed of the shop owners. Why should a few greedy companies get their way? It will be just like another week day, the family day will be gone forever, some staff will be forced to work against their will and it will destroy the Spanish weekend as we know it. Don’t let anybody tell you different. I was in the UK when it happened there and now a Sunday is the worst day of the week. That is one of the nice things about Spain they still have the weekend. Shops do not need to open on Sundays so please, if we get a vote, vote NO to Sunday opening. Ron, Busot

Oafs and animals IT always amazes me just how inconsiderate and selfish people can be, from letting their dogs foul the footpath for anyone to tread in, nearly bumping into you whilst riding their disability scooters, and others parking their cars directly on and blocking a pedestrian crossing. No one ever seems to consider their neighbours and residents of the community any more. I have approached our community entrance door several times only for someone coming out of the door to let it close even though they see me approaching. Certain residents in our block have left rubbish in the lifts and allowed their pet to urinate in the foyer, whilst others thinking it to be ok to be loud, drag furniture about and slam their apartment doors at all hours of the night. I have noticed, more so recently, that there are bags of household rubbish left at the side of the road only yards from a rubbish bin or skip. I can’t understand why some dog owners, who quite rightly pick up

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America’s Maggie? TWO months ago I wondered why in a co u ntry of 180 million A me ric a ns , these two (Clinton and Trump) were the best they could come up with, but then I found myself warming to Trump. Is he going to be America’s Maggie? Throughout my life I’ve tried to rationalise my views on various subjects by reducing the argument down to its basic components, forget all the peripherals, ifs, buts and maybes. To me the Brexit vote has become really simple. The EU is run by the Germans with the French as their lapdogs, Merkel is a puppet controlled by the German elite. The British slavishly follow the rules to the letter, everybody else cherry picks what they want or ignore them altogether.

their dog’s poo in a small black plastic bag, then leave the full bag on the pavement! Please bin it. I like to see holidaymakers enjoying their time here in Spain but why are they so inconsiderate while they await their departure coach and completely block the pavement with their suitcases then complain when I ask them to make a pathway through! It seems very sad that nowadays people in general are so selfish and inconsiderate to others. Steve

My sincere view is that if we stay in the EU, our British liberty, our freedom to trade with whoever we wish and make major laws will have gone and we will never get it back. Well not in our lifetime anyway. The Remainiacs, who are usually young, cannot seem to grasp this, but do not fear, the majority of B rits vote d B re xit, the Am er i cans vot ed f or Trump. Have you noticed lately in the press TV media that whenever something negative happens (stock market falling) it’s always suffixed ‘post-Brexit’? We should be looking at the plus side and considering all the opportunities that Brexit can bring!

Greek shepherds AS a ‘commuter’ between my properties in Calpe on the Costa Blanca and freezing Manchester I read Leapy’s column in the Euro Weekly News avidly and, as a fellow ‘right wing neo-fascist with gross capitalist and Nazi influences in our blood’ (seems to be the general opinion in EWN letters) this is an e-mail of support for your views.

David

Now this may not be the basis for a column (I write two in the UK) but let’s put our feet in the shoes of ‘The Donald’ in just one issue sacred to the Gang of 27 in Brussels. Now Trump is not a professional politician. He sees contributions to the NATO budget by everyone except the UK as inadequate. He’s perhaps prepared to ignore grants to Greek shepherds who one year had their flocks decimated by disease and the following year had them eaten by wolves. And maybe the grant to Romanian farmers to stop them being cruel to

their animals - but that’s peanuts. The Donald will view the monthly commute from Brussels to Strasbourg as the most expensive commute of all time and the most politically damaging to the EU cause. You probably know (it’s easy to verify) that thousands of MEPs, translators, flunkeys, and 4,000 trucks travel from Brussels to Strasbourg and back every month at a cost of about £270 million a year. But hang on - Nationalism is dead and Federalism is in, yet this is an agreement between France and Germany? Then again Trump gets slaughtered regarding his views on global warming and CO2 emissions. The Brussels-Strasbourg commute produces 26,000 tons of carbon dioxide a year. Comment comes there none. And Merkel and the rest expect Trump to support them? Ian

Comu clearance I LIVE in DENIA and our Community Management Agent has been negotiating with the local council (Comu) fulfilling all necessary regulations required by the Spanish Government who require everyone to connect to main sewers as opposed to sceptic tanks etc. We now have everything in place, contractors, money to pay for the large engineering costs but although the Comu is lobbying others in the area to commence their arrangements, we are awaiting the Comu clearance to commence our project which was anticipated to be finished by January, 2016! One has got to wonder whether there are other aspects NOT being disclosed by the Comu like, ‘are the existing main sewer/drainage systems able to cope with the addition of the central Government requirements reference abandoning sceptic tanks?’ Jim, Denia

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in history 1492 - Haiti was discovered by Christopher Columbus. 1640 - A nationalist revolution in Portugal led to independence from Spain as the Spanish garrisons were driven out of Portugal. 1791 - The Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, was first published in Britain. 1804 - Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned Emperor of France by Pope Pius VII in Paris. 1829 - The British banned the practice of ‘suttee’ in India in which Indian females traditionally burned themselves to death on their husband's funeral pyre. 1886 - The 26th US President Theodore Roosevelt, aged 28, wed his second wife Edith Kermit Carow, aged 25, in London. 1913 - Henry Ford installed the first moving assembly line for the mass production of an entire automobile reducing the time to build a car from more than 12 hours to two hours and 30 minutes. 1925 - The Locarno Treaties were signed by France, Belgium and Germany as a preventative measure to avoid another war in the aftermath of the First World War. Terms of the Locarno Pact were guaranteed by Britain and Italy. 1941 - The US Naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was attacked by nearly 200 Japanese aircraft in a raid that lasted just over one hour and left nearly 3,000 Americans dead. 1942 - The Beveridge Report was published in Britain envisioning the welfare state including insurance for the entire population. 1948 - Heavy-metal legend Ozzy Osbourne was born in Birmingham. 1953 - Hugh Hefner published the first edition of Playboy magazine, featuring Marilyn Monroe as the first centrefold. 1960 - Paul McCartney and Pete Best were arrested then deported from Hamburg, Germany after being accused of attempted arson. 1967 - The first successful heart transplant was performed by Dr Christiaan Barnard at Cape Town, South African, on Louis Washkansky, who lived for 18 days. 1982 - Michael Jackson released the album Thriller. 1990 - England was connected to mainland Europe for the first time since the Ice Age as engineers digging a railway tunnel under the English Channel broke through the last rock layer. 2008 - OJ Simpson was sentenced to 33 years in prison for kidnapping and armed robbery. 2009 - 22-year-old American exchange student Amanda Knox was convicted of murdering British roommate Meredith Kercher in 2007 in Italy. 2015 - US Presidential candidate Donald Trump proposed banning all Muslims from entering the US.

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• Bette Midler, Actress/Singer, December 1, 71 A talented actress with a career spanning almost half a century she has starred in films including Beaches, Ruthless People and Hocus Pocus and won three Grammy Awards, four Golden Globes and three Emmy Awards. Also a gifted singer she has sold over 30 million records worldwide. • Monica Seles, Tennis Player, December 2, 43 Former Yugoslavian world number one professional tennis player who won nine Grand Slam titles. She set a record as the youngest French Open champion ever when she won the event in 1990. Whilst playing a match in Hamburg, Germany, in 1993 against Steffi Graf she was stabbed in the shoulder by an obsessed Steffi Graf fan. • Jay Z, Rapper, December 4, 47 Award-winning rapper who has won 19 Grammy Awards and sold 75 million albums worldwide. Three of his albums were featured on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. He married singer Beyonce Knowles in 2008 and the celebrity couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Blue Ivy, on January 7, 2012. • Little Richard, Singer, December 5, 84 Performing for the first time on stage when he was only 14 years of age he became an influencial figure in pop music and culture. Combining elements of boogie, gospel and blues his hit songs include Tutti Frutti and Good Golly Miss Molly. In 1986 he was one of the first group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. • Nick Park, Animator/Director, December 6, 58 Creator of the much-loved animations Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep. His animations have won him four Academy Awards and five BAFTA Awards. In 2005 most of his creations were lost after a fire gutted Aardman Animations’ archive warehouse. Some of the original models and sets survived as they were stored elsewhere.

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An emotional cut-off from the past is not as bad as anticipated. Indeed, it confirms in your mind who you are and what your place in the world is. Inherited traits knit easily with your present life and bring contentment. All that you want to change at the moment are certain things round you that have been outgrown. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) With a mind as sharp as a needle, you spin through the week, weaving your own charming spell. A bit of extra confidence works wonders for your mood. Something that you read sets you thinking about doing some writing or creating something artistic, perhaps even a musical. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Although energy is not high, there is the need to have some kind of challenge. With the brain active, it is an ideal time to plot and plan your next moves. Maybe something that has been delayed might now be advanced. You find it hard to choose between opportunities. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The imagination stirs and the heart races at a suggestion this week. Your strong intuition tells you it is the right thing to do. You are a constant friend, but such an adventure may mean an absence from someone close. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Reading the small print or being sure what is offered in a personal encounter is most important this week. Leave nothing to chance or you could be out of pocket.

When discussing the future with someone close, you are expected to take the lead. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Being over-generous with cash midweek could see you making a poor move. Perhaps someone needs to be more hardworking or perhaps less of a spendthrift. Propping up a bad habit would be doing them no favours. There are doubts in your mind about a family holiday. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) A suggestion made by you recently did not seem to be taken seriously. This week, however, negotiations could be opened. Circumstances change and it may seem someone gave up too early. Bide your time and even hold your tongue when someone in a strong position spouts rubbish. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Confidence in a close relationship should be maintained. Possibly someone who envies your position would like to see discord. A matter of spiritual or religious faith is questioned, but the answer comes more clearly and sharply than you would have thought. In discussions with yourself (sometimes the best kind) answers come easily.

LETTER WRITING DAY On December 7, why not get out your finest stationery and writing equipment and pen a letter to someone special because it is Letter Writing Day? 1. In a letter written in 1924, which famous American astronomer wrote: ‘You will be interested to hear that I have found a Cepheid variable in the Andromeda Nebula’ and transformed our view of the universe forever’? 2. What is the title of the long-running BBC One television series that started in 1961 and features the letters of viewers offering praise, criticism and observations on BBC television programmes of recent weeks? 3. ‘On a day like today, we pass the time away’ is the first line of which Pat Boone song, which reached number two in the UK singles chart in July 1957? 4. On October 26, 1605, while sitting at supper at his house in Hoxton, London, Baron Monteagle (William Parker) received a letter warning of which infamous conspiracy? 5. What name for a personal letter to a loved one expressing affection comes from the French for ‘sweet note’? 6. What name is given to a book of the New Testament in the form of a letter from an Apostle? 7. What name used for the Western Hemisphere was coined by a Spanish scholar in a letter dated November 1, 1492 in which he referred to Columbus’ first voyage to America? 8. Which American novelist wrote The Scarlet Letter: A Romance, first published in 1850? 9. Which US president sent the ‘Bixby letter’ in November 1864 to Lydia Parker Bixby, a widow living in Boston, Massachusetts, who was thought to have lost five sons in the Union Army during the American Civil War? 10. Which weekly 15-minute radio series broadcast on BBC Radio from March 24, 1946 to February 20, 2004, is the longest-running speech radio programme in history? Answers 1. EDWIN HUBBLE, 2. POINTS OF VIEW, 3. LOVE LETTERS IN THE SAND, 4. GUNPOWDER PLOT, 5. BILLET-DOUX, 6. EPISTLE, 7. NEW WORLD (NOVI ORBIS), 8. NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE, 9. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, 10, Alistair Cooke’s LETTER FROM AMERICA

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 L) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TARGET: • Average: 12 • Good: 17 • Very good: 25 • Excellent: 32

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION alec alee aloe alto carl clad clod clot coal cola cold cole colt dale deal dele dole dolt earl lace lade lard late lead leer load lode lord lore oral rale real reel role tael talc tale teal told tole alder alert alter carol clear cleat coral creel dealt decal delta dolce elate elder elect laced lacer lated later octal older ratel telco cartel cereal claret coaled coaler colder cradle creole dealer elated elater leader lector loader locate oracle ordeal rectal relate reload retold tercel alerted altered caroled cleared cleated creedal declare elector electro leotard located related treacle treadle relocate RELOCATED

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Across 1 Helped to show Neddy is another diminutive for Edward (8) 5 Barrage beginning with a long lecture (4) 9 Parasite takes shelter in front of church (5) 10 Ringo and Sheeran had top billing (7) 11 Hostility in Teheran courthouse (7) 12 Coat leapt about (5) 13 Stop in scruffy side street (6) 15 How’s that for attractiveness? (6) 19 Firstly, surgeons cannot operate unless remarkably clean (5) 21 Cook a meal, do it in style (1,2,4) 23 Make a mistake and start some chores (7) 24 Certain dialects found around the country (5) 25 Nobody heard the religious woman (4) 26 Bandits in groups carrying equipment (8) Down 1 Enticed by a duller fashion (7) 2 Polish lady has a nurse (5) 3 Educates groups of swimmers (7) 4 Guarantee points by river (6) 6 A fairer form of travel expense (7) 7 Young man gets the French scoop (5) 8 Western snake and insect (4) 14 Ron raps about a leather pouch (7) 16 Saying grace for a prying butcher (7) 17 Eyes law around tolerances (7)

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1 Classic, 5 Tight, 8 Snail, 9 Cordite, 10 Aged, 11 Delaware, 13 Dagger, 15 Divers, 18 Dulcimer, 19 Pure, 22 Netball, 23 Orion, 24 Ounce, 25 Sunbeam. Down: 1 Custard, 2 Abate, 3 Silo, 4 Cachet, 5 Terrapin, 6 Grimace, 7 There, 12 Heritage, 14 Gelatin, 16 Sternum, 17 Realms, 18 Dingo, 20 Unite, 21 Down.

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18 Saw mistake in her cable (6) 19 Back in Western Samoa (5) 20 Charter is torn apart (4) 22 Aged Australian car manufacturer loses capital (5) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 6 represents X and 11 represents B, so fill in X every time the figure 6 appears and B every time the figure 11 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Freight (5) 4 Distinguish oneself (7) 8 Dispossess (7) 9 Eating utensil (5) 10 Night times (8) 11 Pure and simple (4) 13 Lose momentarily (6) 14 Take a chance (6) 17 Raced (4) 19 Uncivilised (8) 22 Change (5) 23 Awaiting conclusion or confirmation (7) 24 Non-professional (7) 25 Wander off (5)

Down 1 Scrounge for (5) 2 Put down by force or intimidation (7) 3 First (8) 4 Toboggan (6) 5 Dusty pink colour (4) 6 Isolated from others (5) 7 Open and genuine (7) 12 Slang name for a surgeon (8) 13 Eye makeup (7) 15 Obstacle (7) 16 Interfere with, as evidence (6) 18 Additional (5) 20 Cautious (5) 21 Compulsion (4)

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

1 Bogus, 3 Flats, 8 Excited, 9 Bored, 10 Omit, 13 Apex, 14 Elite, 17 Tequila, 18/6 Dog tag, 19 Steal, 20 Shine.

Down: 1 Byte, 2 Shekel, 3 Fact, 4 Attempted, 5 Sedate, 7 Grotesque, 11 Cactus, 12 Always, 15 Bill, 16 Ogre.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Leader, 4/11 Roof rack, 7 Crust, 8 Techo, 10 Veintiuno, 13 Above, 14 Unico, 15 Kick, 16 Celoso. Down: 1 Lock, 2 Azulejo, 3 Entonces, 5 Frog, 6 Attitude, 9 Contigo, 12 Topo.

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Across 1 Cowards (8) 8 To bring (5) 9 Never (5) 10 Fin (3) 11 Águila (5) 12 Between (5) 13 Badly (3) 14 Code (cipher) (5) 15 Planchas (utensilios) (5) 16 Then (at that time) (8)

Down 2 Naranjada (9) 3 Acuerdo (9) 4 Diente de león (9) 5 Insolación (9) 6 Estirar (7) 7 Lemonade (7)

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1. The US throws away 216lbs of food The most unbelievable thing that happens every second is Americans throwing away 216 pounds of food. The population is not entirely at fault for this as it turns out confusion about expiry labels on food are the major culprits. A lack of proper regulation on sell-by, expiration and best before dates has led to 40 per cent of food in the US being thrown away. 2. Bees beat their wings 270 times Average honey bees beat their wings at least 270 times a second. In total this adds up to about 16,820 per minute. To put this into perspective the world record holder for the most amount of claps in one minute managed to do 1,020 claps, a mere 1/16th of the bee’s speed. 3. Lightning strikes six times The fastest thing on earth strikes it six times every second. Lightning is an electrostatic discharge that takes place between electrically charged areas in the clouds. You will always see lightning before you hear its thunder strike due to the fact that light travels at a much higher speed than sound. 4. 20,000 bottles of Coca Cola are sold The world’s most popular soft drink is sold in the form of 1.8 billion cans or bottles a day, meaning a whopping 20,000 are sold every second. It is the most popular soft drink in every country in the world except Scotland, where Irn Bru still holds the #1 spot. 5. Six babies are born Population biologists estimate six babies are born every second globally and about 240 a minute. Global population increases by 2 per cent each year making the birth rate at about 3.5 per cent. 6. Saliva travels 100m Not much is ever said about how fast

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DISCARDED FOOD: Due to confusion on best before dates. it moves but saliva is certainly one of the most incredible things that happens every second because without air resistance our saliva can travel over 100 metres in a single second. Ninety eight per cent of saliva is water and it contains important substances such as electrolytes, enzymes and antibacterial compounds. Digestion normally starts in the mouth before reaching the stomach. 7. A garden snail travels one cm in the rain One of the slowest animals on earth can travel as much as one cm every second in the rain. Rain softens and reduces ground resistance which helps the snail move faster. Snails are herbivores and snack on all sorts of plants, however they are a delicious treat for many animals such as birds, lizards, centipedes, insects, frogs and other predatory snails. 8. A bullet travels 900m A bullet can travel at up to 900m per second before it hits its target, at a whopping 3,240 km/h. It is one of the fastest man-made creations that exist, therefore can certainly be considered for this Top 10. Bullets use Newton’s

law of motion, and will travel in a set projectile before reaching a medium. According to Newton mechanics, a bullet will only stop if it transfers its momentum to an equivalent or greater mass of medium. This usually happens once the bullet hits something. 9. 60 Lipsticks are made Sixty lipsticks are made per second in the world on average, which makes them one of the most incredible things to happen every second. Lipsticks are popular and a daily custom for women. They come in different colours, flavours and are distributed by several manufacturers. It’s the one accessory that you won’t find missing from a woman’s purse.

Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? • The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. • Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. • No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. • No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

TARGET: • Average: 14 • Good: 20 • Very good: 29

10. Five new profiles are created on Facebook The social media giant released figures recently which said that 432,000 new accounts are made per day, meaning that on average five new users join the website every second. The figures also showed an astronomical number of daily likes of 4.5 billion. This boils down to an average of 52,000 likes per second.

• Excellent: 37

SCORING: 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 5 points 8 or more letters: 11 points

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Move from the start word (FILL) to the end word (CAKE) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time. FILL MILL MILE MALE MAKE CAKE

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One-way traffic siasm for primaries lies in another direction. The PP gives an enviable impression of unity whatever underlying tensions seethe beneath the surface and for the time being at least, Genova can afford to take the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ approach.

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

HAVING seen the LOMCE education law lying in tatters on the parliament floor Mariano Rajoy went running to the Constitutional Tribunal to veto MPs’ own right to the veto. With his overall majority gone Mariano Rajoy promised dialogue with other parties but clearly still prefers a monologue.

Don’t fix it INSIDE the Partido Popular’s Calle Genova headquarters in Madrid there is little appetite for the primaries that regional politicians want. The party’s ‘Father knows best’ principle is unlikely to be modified although background murmurings calling for primaries cannot be entirely silenced. The PSOE membership who hoisted Pedro Sanchez from the ranks to the top of the heap in 2014 was directly responsible for the socialists’ 2015 and 2016 election defeats, but the hierarchy’s lack of enthu-

ma nne r, inte rpre te d be ing brought to book as persecution.

Crocodile tears RITA BARBERA, Valencia City mayor for 24 years until May 2015, finally declared before the Supreme Court but died that night of a heart attack in her Madrid hotel. Drummed out of the Partido Popular for alleged involvement in the Taula corruption case, Barbera remained a non-aligned Senato r. She c lung to he r right to be tried by the Supreme Court and denied all knowledge of illicit Partido Popular funding, double accounting or money laundering. On her death the same party to whom s h e h ad be c ome a n e mba rra s s me nt heaped her with praise: “There was no justification for the witch hunt she was subjected to,” lamented former Speaker Jesus Posada. “She didn’t deserve it,” added MP Celia Villalobos, as both shed crocodile tears and, in classic Spanish

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Own goal CRISTINA CIFUENTES, president of t he Madr i d Com m uni t y r ar el y puts a foot wrong but tripped up by decl ar i ng t hat t he Madrid region’s taxes financed Andalucia’s education, healthcare and other services. Cifuentes later trotted out the usual excuse that the words wer e t aken out of context but her own par t y, t he Par t i do Popular, was hopping mad at losing potential support and votes in Andalucia. And despite expressing obligat or y out r age, r egi onal president Susana Diaz was wreathed in wide smiles thanks to Cifuentes’ own goal. Cristina Cifuentes. Photo Credit Cristina Cifuentes/Flickr

It’s rice, rice, baby By Sam Croft ALICANTE CITY officially has a new guidebook, a new logo, and a new slogan, and rice is the common ingredient. Alicante, City of Rice is the phrase which will now be featured on new promotional material for the city. Much of this material will be distributed in tourism offices, including a new guidebook, which will have an initial print run of 5,000 copies. The guidebook contains information about rice, as well as 17 recipes for different rice dishes typically associated

with Alicante. Simple steps will make it easy for readers to whip up the dishes in their own homes. The guidebook also includes an introduction by renowned Basque Chef Martin Berasategui, who has described the rices of Alicante as “living history.” Council members struck upon the new strategy after recognising that Alicante is particularly noted for its rice dishes. Hoping to take this fame one step further, the city now intends to make rice a regular feature of the town’s promotional strategies. The council is aiming to drum up further interest in t h e

ALICANTE: Will be known as the City of Rice.

campaign through various social networks. Mayor Gabriel Echavarri has also announced that he would like Alicante to host a contest revolving around rice, which would represent a sort of ‘Oscars of Rice.’

Mountain walkers took to the hills

MOUNTAIN WALKERS: Enjoyed a beautiful sunny day. ONE hundred Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers took to the hills on a super Saturday in late November. On this beautiful sunny day, 47 regular walkers including several ‘first timers’ met in Murla to walk a route around the four villages in the Vall de Laguar. A steady pace was maintained giving everyone time to enjoy the views. After lunch at Benimaurell the return track lead the group through a gateway from the Fontilles village, and one of the experienced leaders explained the history of Fontilles and its importance as the world’s centre for ongoing research into Leprosy which unknown to many is still ‘rife’ in many parts of the world. A second group of 36 enjoyed a gentle stroll from Benichembla around the basin below El Mirabo to the Font de Alt returning for lunch at the Bon Aire bar in the village. A strenuous walk with spectacular views along the Carrasco Ridge from Val d’Ebo attracted a further 17 walkers. Great walks, beautiful weather and lots of fun. This friendly international group hopes you will come and join them, and share their love of walking in the beautiful mountains of the Costa Blanca. For full details of all their autumn walks, including walk grades, length, duration and start points on the programme visit www.cbmwalkers.org.

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leagues he can’t stand even being in the same room as Boris! According to European ambassadors, Boris’s idiotically embarrass-

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FIRST it was the Italians who were infuriated by the ‘insulting’ way in which Boris Johnson reduced the debate over Brexit to the economics of prosecco sales. Then French and German officials reportedly received similar lectures about Champagne and car exports in ‘patronising’ and ‘unfunny’ remarks that are worsening Britain’s relationship with Europe. More recently, Boris provoked outrage among EU countries by offering to help Turkey join the EU despite whipping up prejudice during the referendum campaign by suggesting Turkish migrants would flood the UK if Britain stayed in the EU. Add to that the fact that the German foreign affairs minister allegedly told col-

Doubtless the government has a cunning secret plan and antagonising the rest of the world is a key part of it.

ing comments on Brexit, both publicly and privately, are causing real damage. “This is no longer amusing,” one said. Boris once described writing about the EU for The Telegraph as “great fun” because he could throw rocks over a wall and enjoy the sound of breaking glass. He seems to have the same approach to diplomacy. Mrs May should replace him with a grown-up - if she can find one. Boris

can always go back to writing deep insights in GQ magazine etc - maybe he still thinks he is. With Foreign Secretary ‘Buffoon Boris’ one of the Three Brexiteers responsible for Brexit ‘policy,’ at least there are no grounds at all to criticise President-elect Trump, and the similarly challenged team he’s assembling. So, we have Boris ‘insulting’ the Italians, Theresa May (during her recent visit to India) ‘insulting’ the Indians, pretty much everyone insulting the Americans. But doubtless the government has a cunning secret plan and that antagonising the rest of the world is a key part of it. Maybe this is Theresa May’s strategy. Give the three clowns enough rope to hang themselves with. Once they’re done, she’ll clear the decks and proceed with a new, progressive plan that she’s secretly developing behind the scenes. I just wish she’d hurry up before we’ve insulted the entire globe...

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ASTROLOGY: Reach for the stars! Sun in Sagittarius: This free spirited fire sign is encouraging you to let go this month. Is there anything you are strongly attached to that you know you need to release? Attachment to security, a person or outcome is rooted in fear. This month be present, let go of the familiar and allow yourself to be more spontaneous. By going with the flow of life, and trusting yourself and others, you will feel an increased sense of freedom and inner peace. Practice detaching with love this month and notice how your relationships become more harmonious. Get in tune with the moon: The full moon in Gemini on December 14 is the last full moon of the year, bringing the focus to your thoughts. Do you have any important decisions to make before the year ends? When making decisions, consider your needs and also consider what will best serve those close to you. When you make a decision that is for your highest good the unseen forces of the universe rearrange itself so that everyone benefits. Evaluate all options, lis-

ten to your intuition and when you are clear, act decisively, with compassion and understanding. The new moon on December 29 is in the pratical sign of Capricorn. Set three intentions for the New Year on this date, write them down and put the piece of paper in a safe place. Then take inspired action to bring your ideas to reality. Make a commitment to yourself to follow through with your ideas and just imagine where you will be in a year’s time! Numerology: What can you give to yourself this Christmas? Number 12: Numbers are symbols which carry energy and the influence of this number in December will help you to stay focused on what is important to you. By expecting plans to go smoothly, this positive intent will help you to create the best outcome. There are times to do and times to be. The festive season can be

busy and stressful, so take time out for yourself when you can. By nurturing yourself you will be more able to give to others when you need to. The Tarot: Change your perspective The twelfth card in the Major Arcana Tarot deck is the Hanged Man. You may find that you receive some inspiration as the year draws to a close. Use your imagination to visualise what you want. Every moment offers a new opportunity so look at life with wonder and gratitude. Now is a good time to take up a creative hobby, such as painting, dancing, singing, cooking or something else which inspires you. By being creative you are being present. This will help you to forget any concerns and enjoy the moment. By doing what makes you to feel good in each moment, you will attract even bet-

ter things, helping you to make 2017 your best year yet! Create your best year yet! Would you like to discover how you can make the most of the unique numbers and astrological placements based on your date of birth so that you can make 2017 your best year yet? Sally Trotman can help you to make the best choices for you in the New Year, based on your date of birth, by looking at your Numerology, Astrology and associated Tarot cards for the year ahead. She also offers compatibility reports, looking at the unique connection between you and your partner, helping you to understand the strengths and challenges within your relationship. Readings are available via Skype or email. Contact Sally by email at sally.trotman@btinternet.com or visit www.sallytrotman.com to book in. Here is an email I received recently from a client after providing a written astrological compatibility report: “Hi Sally, the compatibility report was so spot on. Seriously you have confirmed so much for me regarding my relationship. You are bang on with what my partner is like, and although you’ve never met him, it’s like you know him. Thank you very much.” Georgie, Tring, UK.

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British children top poll for lack of exercise BRITISH children are amongst the worst in the world for physical activity. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the findings from an international study of 38 countries. England, Scotland and Wales came low in the activity rankings with the report stating that just 15 per cent of girls aged 11-15 in England and 22 per cent of boys carried out the one hour of moderate-intensity activity a day as recommended by the World Health Organisation. The study was presented to the International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health in Thailand, as British health experts warned that children were losing out on exercise and more should be done to encourage sport and physical activity and get youngsters away from computer screens and their sedentary lifestyle. The grades of activity were based on indicators including active play, overall physical activity, organised sport participation, sedentary behaviour, family and peers, school, community and the built environment as well as government strategies and investments. The international congress also set a target of reducing sedentary behaviour around the world by 10 per cent over the next nine years.

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A positive outlook can be good for your health A NEGATIVE attitude could be reflected in your health. According to a Finnish study, pessimism appeared to be a strong risk factor in coronary heart disease (CHD). Researchers studied 2,267 Finnish men and women over 11 years and found that the 121 people that died of heart disease had a gloomier approach to life than the rest and had been more pessimistic at the start of the study than the others. It is believed that this pessimism is linked to stress and the stress increases blood sugar levels and blood pressure which can lead to heart damage and disease.

This is one of a few studies highlighting the relationship between pessimism and mortality from CHD, but there have been numerous studies over the years stressing how optimism can improve your health. An American study evaluated 839 people in the early 1960s, performing tests for optimism and pessimism. In those analysed 30 years later, tests show that optimism was linked to longevity. Dutch studies have reported similar results. In one, the researchers assessed over 500 men for their optimism who were free of cardiovascular disease and cancer in 1985. Over the next 15 years, the researchers reported that those who were more positive

were 55 per cent less likely to die from cardiovascular disease than the pessimists, even after traditional cardiovascular risk factors were taken into account.

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Beware of unqualified dieticians IN Spain, the figure of a dietitian or nutritionist is not recognised within the public health system unlike other European countries. As a result, the number of people claiming to be trained professionals is on the rise. President of the General

Council of Nutritionists-Dietitians and Association of Nutritionists-Dietitians of Valencia, Alma Palau, claims that 70 per cent of dieticians who appear on websites are fraudulent without proper qualifications: “We are not dispensers of fad diets, we are professionals in-

volved in improving global health and disease prevention, based on scientific evidence.” Palau said this area of professionals are amongst the most unknown and yet “are the most involved in non-congenital disease prevention through healthy eating habits.” The president claimed that if you Google dieticians, of the top 100, she predicts around only 23 would have the correct professional qualifications. In the case of the Valencia Region, there are 500 registered professionals and three universities where the degree of Human Nutrition and Dietetics is taught, recognised by the public health system.

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Is a nasal spray the answer to curing a cold? SCIENTISTS believe they may have a cure for the common cold in the form of a simple nasal spray. It has already been tested in mice and rats and showed to stop them being infected, and it is now being tested on humans in London by a team of scientists. The SynGEM nasal spray was produced by a Dutch company and 36 volunteers are now being given it to see if they produce the antibodies that can attack and kill the cold virus when it enters the body. Finding a cure for the common cold has long since eluded scientists as there are around 200 viruses that can cause colds mak-

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21ST ANNIVERSARY: Members celebrated with a sumptuous meal. Theatre, Javea Pueblo and now The Church Centre on C/r, Favara 8, Javea Peublo. Pastor Phillip Laver, during his tenure (1999-2004), worked hard and successfully registered JIBC as an English-speaking church in Spain. Current Pastor, Steve Hall, gave a very special welcome to everyone at the celebration and said that it was clear that the

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Javea International Baptist Church is 21! IT was a very special day for Javea International Baptist Church as it celebrated its 21st anniversary on Saturday November 26. The Church was inaugurated on December 5 1995 when the congregation consisted of just 11 people led by the founding Pastor, Tim Shupp, from Texas USA, his wife Louise and their three children. One of the original members, Barbara Watts, recalls they drew a curtain across Pedro’s Restaurant to separate them from the customers and as the Service began to draw to an end each Sunday the congregation were a bit like the ‘Bisto Kids’ because of the delicious aroma of lunch coming from the restaurant. This restaurant is now the small hotel (closed) on C/r Cabo De La Nao next to Masymas. Since the inauguration JIBC has enjoyed many different homes including the XIC Primary School Hall, the XIC Senior School Hall, the Grande Cafe Toscamar, Restaurante Amanacer, Cabo de la San Antonia, Javea Players Studio

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strong foundations of the early life of the Church can be seen today and that JIBC would continue on a daily basis to strive to be a positive influence within the community. Everyone enjoyed a sumptuous meal at La Restaurante Cumbre, Cumbre del Sol and tucked into a special snniversary cake made by Lynn (the cake) Capon, followed by en-

tertainment from 12-year-old soloist Rosanna Post, comedienne Jen Ward and singer Claire Harkness-Post. Everyone is welcome at the weekly 10.30am Sunday Service, led by Pastor Steve Hall, at The Church Centre. For directions and more information please access their website www.javeabaptist.es or telephone: 965 795 847.

Christmas Market in the woodland CIUDAD PATRICIA has been holding its Christmas Market for the last 10 years and is getting bigger and bigger with over 1,000 people attending last year. This year the market is to be held on December 12 from 10am - 3pm and with the market set in the woodlands next to Benidorm this is the perfect location to get you in the Christmassy mood as there are many festive stands, mulled wine and Christmas cake and other stalls with food, decorations and gift ideas. The event is always so successful due to the variety of stands including jewellery, decorations, gifts, Christmas food, flowers, Christmas cards and much more besides. Ciudad Patricia is easily accessible with plenty of parking. From the A7 take the exit Benidorm Levante. After you pass under the overpass, take the right exit N332 towards Albir / Valencia. After about one kilometre take the exit Levante Benidorm, Aqualandia or Mundomar. At the traffic lights turn left. Straight through the next traffic lights. After about 500m, turn left just before Deloix, signposted Ciudad Patricia. Follow the road for about 400m to the entrance of the resort. Alternatively, you can also take bus 11 from downtown Benidorm. It stops right in front of the main building.

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Not-so-mini visits VISITORS to Villajoyosa’s Vilamuseu can enjoy ‘microvisitas’ with explanation staff sharing their knowledge of an exhibit. Vilamuseu opened to the public on November 9 with a selection of the town’s outstanding archaeological finds and the 15-minute tours were introduced for the inaugural exhibition ‘Tresors de la Vila Joiosa.’ Some exhibits, like the Phoenician necklaces found in Casetes and Poble Nou, are unique or seldom encountered elsewhere in Spain. The museum staff decided to emerge from their offices, laboratories and excavations to share their knowledge of a specific moment in history with the visitors and ensure that their time at the museum is memorable. As the museum director explained, they know the exhibits because they either found them or restored them. Each can describe where they found a particular exhibit, their feelings on the dis-

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The ‘micro-visitas’ are held at 12 noon from Tuesday to Friday.

Dancing on ice BENIDORM will open their Christmas ice skating rink on December 4. Situated by the town hall the rink will open daily from 10.30am until 2.30pm and 4.30pm until 9.30pm each day until January 10, 2017. Weekend hours will be from midday onwards.

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Join carol singing on the Costa Blanca CHRISTMAS is a wonderful time of the year and sometimes there is nothing better than doing some of the more traditional things. The Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy are holding several carol services around the Costa Blanca. With carol singing in the charming church at Covet Fuma in El Campello, to the beach in Albir and services with local U3A choirs and Philip Ashley in Calpe and Gandia to the wonderful Christingle service in Denia there is much to celebrate. Church of England parishes in Spain are entirely self-funding. So fundraising is essential to maintain the Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ministry here, including funerals and pastoral care to the sick and the bereaved - and the activities of the seven local churches in support of causes such as Caritas, Red Cross, EMAUS, World Vision and the Gandia Hospice. The Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy serves the community from Valencia to Alicante with services in eight different towns. For information on the activities of the church and the contact details and service times visitÂ costablanca-an glicanchaplaincy.org/.

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A zombie invasion WAT C H o u t … t h e l i v i n g dead are taking over Altea on December 3 and only the fittest will survive. Running through the streets at night the aim is to remain alive until being evacuated the next morning. This is a survival game. Have you got what it takes? Organised by a specialist c o m p a n y, L a s t D a y O c i o Alternativo, this is a leisure event called Last Day Zombie and these events have been hosted in many areas around the area and have enticed thousands of people to take part in ‘real gaming.’ Throughout the night until first light participants have to travel the streets of the town of Altea and pass a variety of tests and missions as well as interact with characters to succeed. Staying alive is the only option. Who will win? Only the person that has not been caught and has completed all tests and missions can

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Fun for everyone THE Fira d’Art I Nadal is held December 3 - 6 in the historical Javea with the main focus to be on children. P r e p a r e d b y t h e M e rchants Association of His-

torical Javea this is a weekend full of Christmas fun. There is to be a commercial space dedicated to Christmas treats such as traditional turron and workshops for children where they can en-

joy crafts and activities like puppets and musical performances. On December 3, The Red Cross of Javea have organised a humorous fun rally which is dedicated to boys and girls aged nine to 12. The children are split into t w o d i ff e r e n t a g e g r o u p s and they have to answer questions and pass tests along points of the pedestrian zone of the historic centre of Javea. This is to be held from 11am until 1pm and prizes are given to the winning teams. And it is not just for children as on the same day from 10am until 8.30pm is the X-Shopping Day. Many shops in the historic centre are offering discounts and special deals so it will be worth taking advantage and bagging yourself an offer or two. In the evening there is still plenty to entertain as there is music with Batuxanga from 6pm and at 10pm a performance from the Rocky Raccoons in Sor Maria Gallart.

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Barcelona elected to target the corporations rather than the owners. Colau is a former property eviction activist who made her name fighting against ruthless landlords. Her tenure as mayor has been controversial to say the least, but is likely to influence other regions across Spain. The unregulated home rental business is being cracked down on across the country, especially in Andalucia, the Balearics, and Valencia.

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Winter weather pet care By Eleanor Hawkins WHILE the Spanish climate is milder than many and there is less chance of being snowed in, we all still feel the difference at this time of year and our pets are no luckier than us humans. This means during colder months pet owners need to take a few steps to ensure their furry friends stay warm and healthy.

Pets which live outside during the rest of the year would probably really appreciate becoming indoor residents for the winter to stay warm and dry. If, however, it really isn’t possible to bring them inside, don’t just assume their coats will keep them warm. A warm, dry, draught-free kennel and some bedding are an absolute must. Remember

that more energy is used up staying warm when it’s cold. Adjust and increase outdoor pets’ diets accordingly and make sure they have access to fresh, running water. Indoor pets, on the other hand, are likely to be far less active at this time of year and even when out on walks will probably use up less energy. This means that unless you want to find yourself with a pudgy pooch or fat cat come spring you will have to feed them less. The cold can particularly affect the delicate skin on pets’ paws, tips of tails and ears so watch out for any tell-tale signs such as firm, waxy skin or blisters. Apply Vaseline to delicate areas before heading outside and consider boots or hats if your pet seems to be suffering.

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I’m choosing the words for my conclusion with even more care than usual. So here goes. The (BMW) 1 Series is crap.” Some might say...

Sharks circling F1 giant by Matthew Elliott DETAILS are finally beginning to emerge of the secretive talks between motoring giant McLaren and Silicon Valley tech monstrosity Apple, they of the ubiquitous iPhone and iPad. In September there was speculation that Apple would take over the McLaren consortium in its entirety, placing the Formula One team and car business under its control. Senior executive Mike Flewitt has confirmed that talks did indeed take place but no offer was made, despite it making sense for a financially troubled McLaren and ever expanding Apple.

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groups are the most likely candidates. McLaren’s F1 business has suffered tremendously with its finances and

seen major sponsors pull out, although the car dealing side of the consortium is doing quite well.

MCLAREN 650S: Doing alright for itself.

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British budget news FUEL duty was frozen in the UK for the seventh year running after Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered his Autumn Statement. He claims that drivers will save £130 a year due to the freeze but critics wanted to know why the tax wasn’t cut. Hammond also announced he would raise the insurance premium tax from 10 to 12 per cent next year, the third rise in two years and a decision slammed by the RAC. There will, however, be action taken against the ‘compensation culture’ surrounding whiplash. By cracking down on fraudulent claims the government expects insurance premiums to go down slightly and compensate drivers for the tax rise.

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Subaru does well in tough SUV sector by Nick Fletcher MOST manufacturers are battling hard for sales in the lucrative small SUV sector dominated by the Nissan Qashqai, and the latest contender to challenge is Subaru with its revised XV model. It is a tough sector, with opposition including Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, Hyundai ix35 and Suzuki Vitara, but a substantial make-over for the Subaru XV now gives it a much sharper edge. Last year saw stage one of the revamp, with chassis and suspension tweaks and a new touch screen infotainment system. And now stage two has just taken place, including restyled headlamps and front bumpers, LED tail lights and a boot spoiler. The overall effect is a smarter looking, better to drive SUV which benefits from Subaru’s tough dependable reputation and

SUV CHALLENGE: The revised Subaru XV model. generous equipment levels. There is a choice of a 2.0-litre petrol or a 2.0-litre diesel, with a manual gearbox standard and a CVT auto an option on petrol models. All have all wheel drive. XV prices start at £21,995 (€24,768) though my test model was the flagship SE Premium with a 145 hp 2.0 litre diesel engine and costing £26,995 (€30,399). Top speed is 123 mph, 0-60 mph is nippy at 9.3 seconds.

Fuel economy is 52.3 mpg combined and then came a surprise! Normally you seldom get close to any manufacturer’s official fuel economy figure, often you can be up to 20 per cent short. But after 500 miles of city driving, rural roads and motorways, I exceeded Subaru’s official figure without even trying and got an impressive 54 mpg. The engine is smooth and additional noise insulation means the latest model is also quieter. The manual gearshift is slick and precise and the revised suspension gives very good ride quality, yet is still firm enough to minimise body roll on the corners. The handling is composed and on twisty roads, the XV is fun to drive, with precise steering giving excellent feedback. With higher ground clearance than most rivals, the all-wheel-drive XV is more capable off-road. The XV also scores well for its looks. It has a more potent, more substantial appearance than the opposition and can turn a few heads. Inside, the dashboard has a simple, logical layout with central touch screen for most functions. Standard kit includes sat nav, Bluetooth, USB port, radio/CD, leather upholstery, 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, keyless entry and push-button start, There is a lot of space for passengers both front and rear and also a large, practical boot of 380 litres capacity, boostable to 1,270 litres by folding the rear seats. I gave the XV high marks for its pleasing driving dynamics and standard features, and a gold star for its real-world fuel economy. My only quibble was that on the move, the touch-screen was so reactive, it was hard to make precise adjustments.

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No downside to the Volkswagen Up! by Nick Fletcher THE Volkswagen Up! is the company’s smallest model, a well-built and quite classy city car competing in a crowded sector of the market. Two of the rivals are the Skoda Citigo and the SEAT Mii also from the VW stable - and others include Toyota Aygo, Citroen C1, Hyundai i10 and even the Fiat 500. The Up! is priced from

£8,995 (€10,112) and may be small but you get the same immediate impression of top-drawer build-quality that hallmarks larger VW models. Available in three and five-door form, and with a choice of nippy yet frugal threecylinder 1.0 litre engines of varying power outputs, the Up! is surprisingly roomy, and a real treat to drive.

Some city cars can be noisy and jerky but the Up! has a fluency and refinement you usually get in cars from a class above. My test model was the smallest of the power range, just 59 hp, yet it never felt under-powered. The 0-60 mph time of 14.4 seconds may seem a tad slow on paper, but such is the agility of the car, it felt faster. Top speed is 100mph which

Stats panel: Model: Volkswagen Move Up! Engine: 1.0 litre petrol Transmission: 5 speed manual Performance: 0-60 mph 14.4 seconds, top speed 100 mph Economy: 68.9 mpg combined Emissions: 96 g/km

THE UP!: Hard to find a downside. means it can be a relatively quiet motorway cruiser, and its eco-clean too, with emissions just 96g/km. Fuel economy is impressive at 68.9 mpg combined. My mid-range MoveUp! test model in three-door form was priced at £10,325 (€11,607) and came with power windows, air-con, stop/start function, alloy wheels, five-inch colour touchscreen, Bluetooth and an adjustable boot floor. With more distinctive styling touches than most city-car rivals, the Up! stands out, and the large dominant VW bonnet badge makes a strong statement. Clever use of interior space means the Up! has good head and leg room even for taller occupants. A large tailgate gives access to a 250 litre boot, one of the largest in the sector, which can be boosted to 950 litres by folding the rear seats, helping this city car earn top marks for practicality. Underway, the Up! drives nicely, with smooth power delivery, a slick five-speed gearbox, and excellent steering. The car feels very composed even if pushed into a tight bend, and the ride quality, though slightly firm, is still comfortable. There is an upright driving position for good forward visibility, and the dashboard has a straightforward layout with all the dials and switches clearly accessible. Big plus-points are VW build-quality, chic styling, nice driving dynamics. Overall, it was hard to find a downside to the Up!

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Orba Warblers Report LAST week the Warblers travelled to a wet Alenda only to find they would not allow buggies on the course which obviously disappointed half our numbers who had driven down all for nothing. It left 16 walkers left to play in a stableford competition with 1-4 places. Luckily the rain eased and all had a dry round of golf on a course holding up very well considering the weather. One player stood out. Glyn Braidley (Hcap 9.7) had a fantastic score of 41pts

making a mockery of the conditions and will be now playing off 8.7 (well done Glynn ). Second with a solid 35pts was Graham Bush (Hcap 9.9), Chris Williamson (Hcap 8.5) came third with 34pts, in fourth was Michael Taylor (Hcap 16.8) with 32pts on countback. There were two nearest the pins won by Chris Williamson on hole 5 and Glynn Braidley on hole 16. Two 2’s were achieved today by Glynn Braidley making it a good day and Ron Steele

both on hole 13. Well done to our winners today. On Wednesday December 7 the Warblers travel to Bonalba for a stableford competition. There is a first tee off at 9.52am so please arrive by 9.10am for registration. Guests are welcome subject to availability and current handicap certificate. To book please contact David at dr.knight1207@googlemail.com or phone 634 307 407.

La Vila still unbeaten...just! WHAT on known form appeared to be a stroll in the park for La Vila turned into

their toughest game yet. The home side BUC Barcelona were no walkover. Indeed they took the lead in the 22nd minute with an unconverted try. La Vila came back with a converted try in the 29th minute so now they had their nose in front 5-7. Just as they seemed to be getting their act together the home side scored a converted try, going in at half time with the score 12-7. La Vila coach Hernan Quirelli made several changes and the new line up played the attacking rugby La Vila needed. In the 52nd minute an un-

converted try levelled the score. A converted try in the 71st minute sealed the fate of the valiant Barcelona team with La Vila winning 12-19.

€5 to watch La Vila’s next match on December 4 and accompanied children get in for free.

Try scorers for La Vila: Ignacio Vinaches, Ignacio Perez and Gonzalo Perez. Matias Jara converting one of the tries. On Sunday, December 4

La Vila play their last home game of the year against their local rivals CAU Valencia, the team that controversially were responsible for La Vila being thrown out of last seasons play offs on a player registration technicality. The home side will have something to prove as the match will be televised by Miditerranio TV. Kick off is at 13.00. What is sure to be a tough match can be enjoyed at their Villajoyosa ground. The entrance fee is just €5 and accompanied children are free.

Benitachell Bowls Club BBC Winter Rinks: Four out of four wins for both ‘Gt Expectations’ and ‘Mavericks’ give them both a four point lead over five teams on four points, with ‘Mavericks’ sharing the top on shot difference in the BBC Winter Rinks sponsored by Direkt Optik and Prudential.

Winter League: The BBC Winter League were away to Vistabella where they picked up four points winning on two of the rinks to remain one point behind the league leaders. The Berleen team won their match and are level on points with the league leaders.

Northern League: The J a gua rs w e lc om ed t he El Ci d Sabres where they shared two wins each and the shot difference of 31 going to the Jaguars for a 6-4 result, the Challenger Team also had a very good winning score of plus 20.

World Bowls: The World Bowls Championship is being held in Christchurch New Zealand this year and we are pleased that one of the BBC members Christine Mawson has been selected for Spain to play in these Championships.

The Lions visited Java Quartz where they were second best on three of the rinks and therefore picked up just two points, but remain top of the table. The Lions Challenger team won their match.

Thought About Playing Bowls? Lawn Bowls is a wonderful social game. Enjoy new found skills and develop them. It’s up to you how far you go from being a social bowler, to competitive or to international level. We cater for the complete range of bowlers at Benitachell.

The BBC Tigers welcomed their neighbours Javea Green Opals today, with the matches being shared and the Tigers taking the extra two points by way of the shot difference to take a six points to four victory. The Challenger League team also won their match.

For full information of all of our results or for details of the beginners cour se go t o t he websi t e www.beni tachellbowlsclub.com.

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Ireland’s win secures them a treble Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre. Costa de Almeria

THERE was plenty to enjoy for all sports enthusiasts over the last seven days... and there’s more to come! FORMULA ONE: • Lewis Hamilton won the final Grand Prix of 2016 in Abu Dhabi, but by virtue of finishing second, Nico Rosberg (aged 31) was crowned world champion for the first time, thus emulating his father, Keké, who won the title in 1982. • Jensen Button ended his F1 career in Abu Dhabi where 200,000 spectators saw a rather boring, uninteresting ‘Battle in the Desert.’ FOOTBALL: • In the Champions League last week, Leicester beat Brugges and Real Madrid won in Lisbon; Arsenal (v PSG) and Manchester City (v Borussia Moenchgladbach) both drew, while Celtic (v Barcelona), Tot-

tenham (v Monaco) and Sevilla (v Juventus) all lost. The scoreline of Borussia Dortmund 8 Legia Warsaw 4 created a new record for most goals in a single CL game. • In the Europa League, Manchester United beat Feyenoord 4-0 but Southampton and Dundalk both lost and Villarreal drew 1-1 with FC Zurich. • Last weekend’s 10 Premiership games ended Arsenal 3 Bournemouth 1; Burnley 1 Manchester City 2; leaders Chelsea 2 Spurs 1; Hull 1 WBA 1; Leicester 2 Middlesbrough 2; Liverpool 2 Sunderland 0; Manchester United (manager José Mourinho was ‘sent off ’ again) 1 West Ham 1; Southampton 1 Everton 0; Swansea 5 Crystal Palace 4 (fans saw a second half thriller in South Wales) and Watford 0 Stoke 1. • Leaders of the Championship and FL2 both lost: Newcastle 1-0 at home to Blackburn and Plymouth 2-1 at Morecambe. Brighton, second in the Championship, beat Norwich

chester United-West Ham. And this weekend’s PL games include Bournemouth-Liverpool, Everton-Manchester United, Manchester City-Chelsea and West Ham-Arsenal. And there are also 32 second round FA Cup-ties, with a few League clubs set to be k’od! • Leyton Orient sacked manager Alberto Cavasin after just 10 games in charge. • Spain’s public prosecutor has called for Barcelona’s Neymar to be sent to prison for on a corruption charge involving his transfer from Santos. • Thousands of young footballers could have been abused by a nationwide paedophile ring. Four police RUGBY forces and the FA are investiUNION: Ireland gating. beat Australia. • Ex-Barnsley, Grimsby, Luton, Manchester City and England U23 defender Paul Futcher has died, aged 60. His twin brother Ron played with him at Luton. CRICKET: AUSTRALIAN Derek Herron set a new world record • The third Test between Infor the highest basketball shot, netting from 180 metres dia and England finished in while standing on top of Switzerland’s Manvoisin Dam. Mohali with the hosts taking a Watch it on the BBC Sport website – it’s amazing.

2-1 while Carlisle whipped Mansfield 5-2 to go top of FL2. Scunthorpe still lead FL1 with Bolton second. • Celtic beat Aberdeen 3-0 in the Scottish LC final to claim the club’s 100th senior title. • Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 498th and 499th club goals (567 and

568 overall) as La Liga leaders Real Madrid beat Sporting Gijon 2-1. • Steven Gerrard has officially retired from competitive football. • This week’s action is confined to the EFL Cup with four quarter-final ties: ArsenalSouthampton, Hull-Newcastle, Liverpool-Leeds and Man-

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2-0 lead. India have not lost their last 17 Tests at home. England coach Trevor Bayliss admitted “we gifted them a few wickets.” Next stop Mumbai. • Australian fans booed South Africa’s ball-tampering captain Faf du Plessis as he scored a first innings century (118 not out) in the third Test in Adelaide. The Aussies eventually won the game by seven wickets but lost the series 2-1. RUGBY UNION: • Recent friendlies ended in wins for England 27-14 v Argentina; Ireland 27-24 v Australia; New Zealand 24-19 v France; Scotland 43-16 v Georgia and Wales 27-13 v South Africa. • Elliot Daly became only the fifth Englishman to be sent-off in an international, banished after five minutes for fouling Leonardo Senatoré. Argentina also finished with 14 men. Ireland’s win over the Aussies earned them the treble over the three southern hemisphere countries in the same year. • Saracens beat Gloucester 24-20 to go top of the Aviva Premiership. Wasps are second, Bath third.