Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca North 23 - 29 August 2018 Issue 1729

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ISSUE NO. 1729

23 - 29 August 2018

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COSTA BLANCA NORTH

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NEWS EXTRA Best holiday destinations SPAIN is apparently one of the most popular countries to visit, according to data obtained by analysing over two million hotel reservations in a study done by TravelgateX marketplace followed by France, Italy and the United Kingdom.

Terror threat THE terrorist threat is still very real in Madrid. Since the attacks of 11-M, 2004, officers have arrested 770 people in Spain and police now focus on those radicalised in their own country.

Road deaths A TOTAL of 754 people have died on Spanish roads so far this year, according to Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) data. The figure is up by 12 fatalities, with 742 having died by this time last year.

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Rape data Attack ‘every six hours’

By Joe Gerrard ONE woman is raped somewhere in Spain every six hours on average, according to a report from the country’s Interior Ministry.

There were a total of 788 rapes in Spain from January to June this year. The Inter i o r M i n i s t r y ’s r e p o r t showed the rate was a 28.5 per cent increase on levels seen at the same time last year.

The total number of complaints of sexual assaults more broadly stood at 5,731 for the first half of this year. The same figure for January to June last year was 5,083, an increase of almost 13 per cent.

Yolanda Besteiro, Chairperson of the Federation of the Progressive Women of Spain, said Spanish society

often blamed women for attacks rather than perpetrators.

“According to our culture if an attack occurs it is because the woman has not known how to defend herself, or has dressed in a certain way or gotten into the wrong area,” Besteiro said.

“Despite the increase in the number of complaints we barely know the tip of the iceberg of the phenomenon of sexual assaults as only around 30 per cent of violations are reported,” she added.

Government statistics have also shown that a total of 950 women have been killed in gender violencerelated incidents since records began in 2003. A total of 26 have died this y e a r, t h e l a t e s t o f w h i c h was in A Coruña.

C a r m e n C a l v o , S p a i n ’s Deputy Prime Minister and Equality Minister, said she condemned the A Coruña killing and all those that had taken place in Spain.

“Still some question the urgency of the State Pact against Gender Violence.

Do not make politics out of

‘TRAGEDIES’: Calvo (inset) spoke out over gender violence and protests erupted previously. tragedies,” Calvo said.

C a l v o ’s c o m m e n t s a r e partly in reference to criticism from the leader of the conservative Partido Popular (PP) Pablo Casado over the State Pact.

H e c l a i m e d i t s u ff e r e d

from ‘serious legal defects’ and that it may be unconstitutional due to it having been passed without Parliamentary approval. Casado has threatened to take the matter to Spain’s Supreme Court.

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First female driver

THE BIG PICTURE Nº 28

A YOUNG woman from Altea is among the first Spanish nationals with a driving licence in Saudi Arabia, following the change in law that permitted female drivers for the first time as from June 2018. Begoña Armada has been working in the Saudi capital of Riyadh for a multinational construction company for the past two years.

Engine fault RED CROSS rescued two crew members of a small sailing boat off the coast of Javea, the second salvage in 24 hours. According to reports, the boat got into difficulties after developing an e n g i n e f a u l t a n d th e strong current dragged it onto the rocks along the coast of Primer Muntanyar.

Cash and cocaine POLICE have dismantled an alleged drugs ‘black spot’ in Rebolledo, Alicante. According to reports, two people responsible for distributing the narcotics Spanish men aged 37 and 58 were arrested as they were preparing to make a sale. Recovered was 36 grams of cocaine and just over €4,000 in cash.

Cut back TWO palm trees in San Juan de Alicante had to be cut down after storms which swept through Costa Blanca last week. A further two had to be cut down also on d i sc o v e r i n g t h at th ey have been infested with the boll weevil after an inspection of eight palms in the Plaza de la Constitution.

FRUITY: La Tomatina takes place in Buñol every August.

Seeing red

THIS coming Wednesday sees the start of one of Spain’s best-known and most unusual fiestas, the La Tomatina in the Valencia region.

Revellers descend on the town of Buñol on the last Wednesday of August every year for the festival which involves throwing tomatoes at other participants.

It is now so popular that since 2013 it has been ticketed.

It was estimated that about 145,000 kilos of tomatoes were lobbed by attendees in 2015’s edition of the fiesta.

La Tomatina began in 1945 when young people at the Giants and Big-Heads figure parade in Buñol caused a musician to fall over.

Highway plans PROPOSALS to improve access to the AP-7 from Pedreguer and Gata have been deemed ‘viable’

by Madrid’s Ministry of Development. There are also plans to convert the N-332 into two separate roads. The aim is to improve connectivity with the AP-7 once it becomes toll free from January 1, 2020, and reduce accidents.

Ideas wanted RESIDENTS of Benidorm have the fate of €500,000 of council money in their hands. Local people have until the end of September to submit proposals for what they would like to see carried out in their area - using ‘participatory’ cash - that will be included in the 2019 budget.

The musician flew into a fit of rage and spectators soon joined in. There was a market stall with fruit and vegetables in the area and those nearby raided it and began pelting other festival goers before police broke them up.

The following year young people returned to the festival but this time they brought their own tomatoes from home.

Authorities tried to crack down and in the early 1950’s it was banned altogether. This did not deter spectators who risked being arrested by taking part.

Within years officials relented and the event has now become one of the best known events in Spain.

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Four-year-old takes off A PRIMARY schoolboy fed up waiting for home-time spotted an opportunity to escape, and took it.

Neizan, aged four and a pupil at a summer farm-school in Beniarbeig, apparently saw a hole in the school fence and decided to make his own way home.

The little boy walked 680 metres, crossing a two-lane road that fortunately was not very busy, and several other streets before arriving at his home in the town centre.

His father, answering the doorbell at 2.24pm was understandably amazed to see Neizan.

His son explained that he was ‘tired of waiting for school to finish’ and had decided to head home alone.

Neizan’s mother, Monica Navarro, said: “My husband rang the school and they hadn’t noticed that our son was not there. They were very upset.

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“We were lucky that he arrived safe and sound but we are still very shocked.”

Both parents work but as a stroke of luck, Neizan’s father had the day off. Mrs Navarro added: “What if there had been no-one at home? It makes my hair stand on end just thinking about it.”

The school monitor, who looks after Neizan, later told his mother that her son had been saying for days that if he went to the road and carried on walking, he would reach his house.

Enrique Enguix, director of the summer farm-school, said nothing like this had ever happened in its 35 year history, adding that with a monitor for every 11 of the 70 children aged between three and 12, ‘the ratio was sufficient.’

But he also said that when a child wants to go, he or she will go.

“We were at fault because Neizan had been talking about this for a week and we failed to diagnose his intentions,” said Mr Enguix

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The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1728 of the Euro Weekly News Costa Blanca North edition, including 130 local stories.

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POLL OF THE WEEK Should there be a second referendum on Brexit?

LAST WEEK’S POLL: Do you think it’s important to speak Spanish, living or holidaying in Spain?

Yes 76%

No 24%

EWN online this week CONTROVERSIAL: The Valley of the Fallen divides Spanish opinion.

Visitors flock THE number of people who have visited the Valley of The Fallen mausoleum has soared following an announcement that former dictator Francisco Franco’s remains would be exhumed from it.

A total of 38,269 people went to the site last month, up from 23,135 in June this year and 25,532 in July 2017 according to Spain’s heritage authority.

Pedro Sanchez, Spain’s Prime Minister, announced the exhumation plans shortly after taking power in June.

“After 40 years this debate has led us to a very simple conclusion, Spain cannot allow symbols which divide the Spanish,” Sanchez said.

Supporters of the former dictator and his descendants have voiced opposition to the plans.

Franco’s family said they would not give their permission for the exhumation.

Several recent visitors to the site told Spanish media about their reasons for making the trip to the site near Madrid.

Antonio Nevado, a 22-year-old law student and critic of Franco’s regime, said “morbid curiosity” had driven him to go. He added he thought the dictator’s remains should stay at the mausoleum.

“This is the country’s heritage and it should be respected,” he said.

Miguel Pintor, 62, from Madrid, said he was angered by the government’s plans.

“I don’t think it hurts anyone. The dead should be left in peace,” Pintor said.

Others thought the government had made the right call.

Christian Espert, a 30-year-old soldier from Valencia, said the move should take place because the site hurt the feelings of many Spanish people.

Javier Botia, 40, from Murcia, said he did not sympathise with Franco and felt now was the time to make the move.

“I feel conflicting emotions, because on the one hand it is a place that symbolises much suffering, but it also has a lot of history.

“One must know the bad side of history so as not to repeat it,” he said.

General Francisco Franco took power in 1939 following the victory of his rebel nationalist forces in the Civil War. The Valley of the Fallen was built by Republican and other political prisoners as a mausoleum for those who died in the conflict.

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INAPPROPRIATE: Abuse occurred after drinking.

Underage boy accused of abuse THE Guardia Civil arrested a 17-year-old boy in Ribarroja accused of sexually abusing two girls aged 12 and 14.

He h a d a l l e g e d l y b ee n drinkin g v o d k a wi t h th e girls in a Benidoleig urbanisation between 9am and 12 noon the previous day, revealed sources close to the case.

All three were on holiday in Benidoleig and as the boy was due to return home that

day, he is said to have produced a bottle of vodka, which they all drank.

The inappropriate touching and abuse occurred once all were drunk, the same sources said.

Once they were aware of what had occurred, the girls’ families reported the incident to the Guardia Civil in nearby Pedreguer.

Investigators traced the boy and his family to Ribar-

roja where he was arrested and referred to the Public Prosecutor responsible for minors.

The girls, who could not remember what had happened owing to the effects of the vodka, were examined to determine the extent of the alleged abuse.

Although neither was injured they found ‘indications’ that were compatible with abuse, doctors said.

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Cooped up ACTOR Dominic Cooper has sparked new rumours after he was spotted getting cosy with Gemma Chan during a night out in Spain.

Dominic.

He parted ways with actress Ruth Negga in April after eight years, with reports claiming the romance had simply run its course.

But the Mamma Mia! star was seen laughing and cuddling with Gemma as they strolled down the street.

along the seafront.

The ITV2 star kept her accessories to a minimum and simply donned a pair of gold framed shades for the dazzling outing.

Rosie was unceremoniously dumped out of Love Island in June, after her partner Adam Collard ditched her for Zara McDermott.

Despite her early departure, the brunette beauty is making far more money from modelling than from her previous career in law.

ROMANTIC: The loved up couple.

The bride princess

SHORE SIREN: Rosie Williams.

Kelly makes waves

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SHE was cruelly dumped by hunky personal trainer Adam Collard on Love Island 2018.

But Rosie Williams, 26, proved she’s moved on from the heartache earlier this summer with an eye popping display on a sun-soaked Spanish holiday.

The reality star poured her incredible curves into a plunging leopard print swimsuit which accentuated her ample cleavage as she frolicked on the shore.

Making sure all eyes were on her, the reality star showcased her slender pins and pert posterior as she strolled

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BOAT BABE: Kelly Brook.

KELLY Brook put on a glamorous display as she sailed to a snorkelling hotspot in Barcelona with beau Jeremy Parisi.

The glamour model, 38, posed for sizzling snaps on Instagram and wore a blue two-piece that accentuated her gorgeous curves during her Mediterranean getaway.

Kelly also set tongues wagging that she’s set to wed Jeremy after being spotted wearing a huge diamond ring.

ROBIN WRIGHT and Clement Giraudet are still enjoying their romantic honeymoon after reportedly marrying in France.

The 52-year-old blonde beauty, best known for The Princess Bride and House of Cards, was seen kissing the French hunk on the beach in Ibiza.

She appeared thrilled with the attention as she showed off her enviable bikini body on the shore.

Robin was toned and tanned in the little pink two-piece that made the most of her toned figure.

Both wore yellow gold wedding bands that shone in the sunlight, and Clement donned dark swim trunks as he showed off a chiselled chest and arms.

The loved up couple apparently tied the knot in France in a small and secret ceremony earlier this month, and have since been hitting the beaches around the Mediterranean.

However, the Wonder Woman actress is yet to confirm the nuptials.

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Euro approach to policing MULTI-LINGUAL officers are to hit the streets of Benidorm in a bid to better police the resort.

The National Police has drafted in coppers from the Police Nationale de France and the Polizía di Stato Italiana to patrol the area with their Spanish counterparts.

A spokesperson said it is part of a ‘continued effort to provide a higher quality of service for foreign tourists.’

Recent tourism statistics show that of the millions of foreigners that flock to the holiday destination each year, a growing number are said to French and Italian.

The police source added: “It’s

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COOPERATION: French and Italian police to patrol tourist areas. not just the British that fill the tourist hotspot. The aim is to make visitors feel a little more at home. If they have a problem during their holiday and have to resort to the police, simply hearing a ‘bonjour’ or ‘ciao’ will make all the difference.”

The National Police in Spain has been participating in the European-based initiative for a number of years, and has previ-

ously enlisted officers from countries such as Portugal, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, spending some of the summer on the Costa Blanca.

In return, a number of National Police from other parts of Spain have gone to France and Italy to offer a similar service to Spanish nationals holidaying in those countries.

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OUR VIEW Welcome September WE are now nearing the end of August madness where the streets of holiday destinations are clogged with visitors and many main roads look like the M25 on a very bad day.

There are two real options for expatriate residents in Spain and both seem quite popular, either pack up your bags and go back ‘home’ for a month or two or remain, moan a bit and put up with it.

There is however no doubt that the influx of visitors is good for the economy and certainly gives a number of people from all over Europe the chance to have some work in areas which otherwise would be bare of opportunities.

Whilst everyone enjoys the warm weather, this year has seen a number of very hot days and for those who are travelling, the stress factors at airports have gone up considerably and this has been made even worse by regular strikes of airline pilots, long queues at immigration and even the breakdown of electronic display boards.

What is important however is that despite all of the aggravation most people have got where they wanted to go eventually and more importantly in one piece.

Many of the charities that assist the elderly closed their coffee mornings for August, but they continued to raise funds and to assist those in real need, but come September the charity shops will reopen and people will meet up again to chat with new friends.

Loneliness can be a terrible thing especially in a foreign country, so congratulations to all those who have made it through August and are looking forward to a return to normality.

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Fire scare A ROCKET let off during a religious procession held at dawn in Sax set fire to the Guardia Civil headquarters but was rapidly extinguished by the fire brigade without material damage or personal injury.

Motorway death A 52-YEAR-OLD man died when his lorry overturned on the A-31 Alicante-Madrid motorway near Monforte del Cid. A SAMU ambulance was sent to the scene, but medics were able only to confirm his death.

Nice gesture MANUEL NAVARRO, TeuladaMoraira’s police chief has now returned to his post following a favourable verdict in his court case for unfair dismissal that was heard last July. He has announced that he intends to donate the legal interest on his unpaid salary to the town’s Association of Relatives of Alzeimer’s sufferers.

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Bulls not built for running MEMBERS of animal protection societies called for justice after a bull died of a heart attack during the Benitachell fiestas.

They demonstrated outside Benitachell Town Hall and although local mayor Josep Femenia - a recognised defender of the environment - did not participate, he stood outside the town hall doors throughout the protest.

“There is no comment to be made regarding a fundamental right like the freedom to demonstrate,” said Femenia.

The mayor also pointed out that Benitachell was one of the first Marina Alta towns to ban bou embolat bull-running where burning brands are attached to the animal’s horns.

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BENITACHELL: Bull died during July fiestas.

Members of 64 groups, coordinated by the Plataforma Animalista Marina Alta, described the animal’s death during a bull-running session as ‘an absolute crime.’

“We condemn the ill-treatment and the extremely hostile environment that bull-running means for these animals, whose hoofs slide in slippery streets crowded with people who humiliate and goad them,” said Angel Padilla, president of Liberta.

“So much so that this bull’s heart attack is not an isolated incident,” Padilla continued. “Animals used during popular fiestas constantly suffer heart attacks,” he maintained, pointing out that the bulls’ musculature meant they were not built to run.

Colourful celebration KING AND QUEEN: Local councillor Marion May Simpson and villager Rob, led the procession.

THE 10th Andalusi Festival in Bedar has been hailed ‘the best to date.’

Residents, young and old either participated in the parade through the village, helped organise a special feast or made costumes for the children.

Professional outfits were hired for the adults.

Local councillor Marian May Simpson was queen of the festival and alongside local villager

Rob, her chosen king, they led the band and a long snake of colourful costumes to the town hall square.

The evening’s entertainment continued into the early hours with belly dancing performers, fire eaters, fireworks, music and food.

The week of activities for the younger children included local art classes, street theatre and a foam party.

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by Tara Rippin A TOUGH stance is being taken to tackle anti-social drunken behaviour on the Balaeric islands in the form of tightening the laws on serving free alcohol in all-inclusive complexes.

So is it only a matter of time before the trend takes hold on the Costas?

Time is being called on free alcohol in all-inclusive hotels in Mallorca.

As long awaited proposals by the Balaeric government near completion, the days of downing booze ‘gratis’ are numbered.

Tourism chiefs have been promising for months to crackdown on all-inclusive hotels in the holiday resorts which are being blamed for anti-social drunken behaviour and so-called ‘uncivic tourism.’

Now, the controversial proposals are in the final stages of drafting and, when implemented, will mean a tough new stance on all aspects of ‘everything in’ hotels, including free and unlimited booze at the bars.

Guests who want a drink on any complex will have to be served by a waiter and, if it is outside the dining room at lunch or during evening meals, they will be required to pay.

The waiter-only service applies to the dining room and anywhere in the hotel complex at any time of the day.

Guests will have to summon a waiter, place their order, wait

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Booze ban

ALL-INCLUSIVE: A tough new stance will be taken on unlimited alcohol. for the drinks and then pay the bill (unless eating in the restaurant).

There will be no free access to beers or alcoholic drinks in fridges.

And the stance goes even further by imposing extra rules on all-inclusive hotels.

According to sources, they will only get a licence if their restaurant is capable of dealing with 70 per cent of its clients at the same time when full.

This measure apparently aims to avoid crowds and queues in restaurants.

The tourism department is also planning to prohibit single-use plastic plates, cutlery and cups which all-inclusive hotels use as a matter of course to avoid washing up, as well as for safety reasons around the pool and garden areas.

The Balearic government says this is not environmentally-friendly and is looking at alternative options.

A spokesman for the Ministry of Tourism said ‘there are solutions in the market to avoid this.’

Official data suggests there

are 270 all-inclusive establishments in the Balearics though that figure could be substantially more.

The move will make it compulsory for such hotels to formally register with the government, rather than on a voluntary basis.

The new proposals have yet to be formally presented so no timescale is known for the booze crackdown, though it is unlikely to be this summer.

Time will tell whether authorities closer to home adopt similar measures.

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NEWS EXTRA Sound barrier VILLAJOYOSA’S Local Police checked 64 moped, motorcycles and scooters over a 10-day period measuring sound levels. Only three exceeded the limit, although another three were fined for lacking an up-to-date ITV inspection certificate.

Fire plan RESIDENTS of three Gandia urbanisations whose homes were affected by the Lluxent fire are studying the possibility of creating a platform to combine applications for Administration help and also to seek legal redress.

Past times EXCAVATIONS at Benitachell’s Cova de les Bruixes (Witches’ Cave) revealed a grain store as well as the foundations of a wall, vestiges of beaten-earth flooring and a door jamb originally belonging to a Moorish farmstead.

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Plummet in pupils THE number of school-age children in Benidorm has dropped by almost 2,000 in the last 18 years according to figures released by the local council.

Much of the drop - which equates to approximately 100 children between three and 16 years old every year from 1999 to 2017. This has been attributed to a significant number of immigrant families returning to their countries of birth.

The lower birth rate has also contributed to the steady fall, according to the report.

The figures are included in the recently published ‘Benidorm en cifras’ (Benidorm in numbers) which is prepared by the council on a bi-annual basis.

In 2017, the number of students enrolled across infant, primary and secondary schools totalled 7,802 compared to the 1999 figure of 9,761. It’s the secondary lev-

el that has seen the greatest loss during the period of study.

Sociologist and author of the report, Jose Antonio Nuñez de Cela, explained that there is no “educational phenomenon” behind this sharp drop, but instead due to a number of general demographic issues.

“As the population gets older, people have fewer children. It’s the only possible explanation,” he continued.

Another consequence of the drop of school-age children is shown by a number of smaller classes, particularly among three year olds, where 55 of the 520 available places have been left unfilled.

DWINDLING: Fewer enrolments across infant, primary and secondary schools over last 18 years.

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Brit group head: Expats ‘should integrate more’

KAREN MALING COWLES (inset): Spoke about British expats and holidaymakers in Benidorm.

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By Joe Gerrard THE head of an association of British-owned businesses in Benidorm has told Euro Weekly News that more should be done to integrate expatriates into Spanish society.

Karen Maling Cowles, president of the Benidorm British Business Association, said the Costa Blanca resort was being portrayed as somewhere expatriates could go and live an easy life.

She added an image created by the hospitality industry, travel agents and in popular culture had caused drunken tourism to spike, harming its reputation.

Her comments follow the recent case of an 81-year-old woman who complained to her travel agent that her Spanish holiday was ruined by there being ‘too many’ Spanish people.

“I’m proud to be British and I’m proud to be a part of the British expatriate community. But I feel that as a com-

munity we need to step up,” Ms Maling Cowles said.

The association head said many expatriates had come to Benidorm and not learnt Spanish, kept their documents in order or registered on padrons. This had led to problems for them, the expatriate community and their Spanish hosts.

“The problem comes when people end up in hospital and they can’t speak the language.

Not registering with authorities also has an impact on police numbers and public services funding for our communities.

“It’s not simple to come and live and work here but there is an image being projected which gives that impression,” Ms Maling Cowles said.

The head of the association, who has lived in Spain for 27 years, said the holiday industry helped build this image.

She added tour companies had created three-day packages after the financial crisis to make up for falling numbers of holidaymakers, lead-

ing to more drunken tourism.

“Or take the case of the 81year-old recently. She was sold this image which is portrayed in TV shows like Benidorm that the place is full of English people. She got there and found herself in a hotel where there were no English people so the holiday wasn’t for her.

“You talk to anyone now in Britain and mention Benidorm and they immediately have that image. It’s been fuelled by extreme commercialism. Benidorm is a paradise that has been ruined by greed,” she said.

Ms Maling Cowles said British expatriates needed to make their voices heard and speak to locals and Spanish officials to boost relations.

She added bars and nightlife venues should do more to improve the resort’s image.

“It’s about making sure local authorities know we’re here and them and us working together to try and resolve these problems,” she said.

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Local lingo FIFTEEN per cent of the Valencian Community’s population claim to have read a book written in Valenciano in the last year and 19 per cent said they preferred plays or concerts in the regional language.

Flash floods TEN sheep drowned during a three-hour storm in Pinosa after they were trapped by water raging down two watercourses.

The shepherd saved the remainder his flock of 600 with the help of neighbours.

Shock warning DENIA Town Hall banned swimming, canoeing and rowing on five of its beaches when an electrical storm was forecast during the recent bout of bad weather, but lifted the veto later that day.

A BRITISH-BASED Spanish institute has told Euro Weekly News it is encouraged by the number of expatriates’ children in Spain opting to learn the language.

The Cervantes Institute in London made the comments following A-Level and GCSE results day last week and the week before respectively.

Initial data suggests the gap between entries for Spanish and French ALevels generally is continu i n g t o n a r r o w, w i t h t h e latter currently the most popular foreign language studied by college students.

Igancio Peyro, the Director of the Cervantes Institute, told this newspaper that it was “really encouraging” to see British students in Spain making an effort to learn the language.

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Peyro added there was a variety of benefits that

come could from studying Spanish at GCSE and ALevel.

“Learning the language will help British students to integrate, meet new people and provide advantages later in life, certainly from a career perspective. By studying Spanish they are taking their first steps towards becoming bilingual,” Peyro said.

The comments come as data showed Spanish looked set to overtake French as the most studied foreign language at A-Level.

French exam entries have declined since 1997 from 21,300 to around 8,300. Spanish entries have grown to about 7,600 during the same period.

C h i n e s e o v e r t o o k G e rman for the first time this year in terms of exam entries, with the latter language having also declined to about 3,300.

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Migrant arrivals break records THE number of people who arrived in Spain by Mediterranean Sea migration routes stood at around than 18,200 from May 31 to August,

breaking one observation body’s records.

The daily average of arrivals numbered almost 240 during the same period, according to data from the International Organisation for

Migration (IOM).

The end of May to mid August period saw the largest amount of arrivals along that route since the NGO began collecting statistics, it said.

There were some 7,554 arrivals recorded during the same period last year, including up to the end of August according to IOM data.

More than 22,000 people arrived in Spain in total.

The NGO said their statistics stated a total of 26,350 had reached Spain by Mediterranean routes since January. A total of 311 people have died in the Western Mediterranean while attempting to reach Spain.

That migration route is now proportionally the deadliest in the world. One in every 29 people who attempted to make the crossing to Spain died en route compared to the equivalent figure for Italy at one in 36.

The amount of migrants who arrived in Spain in July was more than three times the amount who arrived in

Greece and five times the amount that arrived in Italy, the IOM said.

The figures come as several European Union (EU) countries agreed to share the 141 migrants aboard the Aquarius rescue vessel after Spain, Italy and Malta refused docking requests last week.

Spain and France are set to take 60 of those on board each. Italy is due to take 20 of them despite the country’s Interior Minister Matteo Salvini stating migrants would only see his country ‘on a postcard.’

Malta and Germany are also set to take a share of the migrants after the ship docked in the former’s capital of Valletta last week.

Many of the migrants on board the Aquarius and those arriving in Spain and

Europe are refugees fleeing war and persecution in sub Saharan Africa.

Maria Jesus Vega, the United Nation’s Refugee spokesperson in Madrid, said earlier this year problems in the home countries of the migrants were still unresolved.

“A much greater effort must be made to support integration that goes beyond exclusively providing shelter.

“The reality is that the number of persecuted people fleeing conflict continues to grow every day,” she said.

Politicians including Pablo Casado, the leader of the conservative Partido Popular (PP) and Salvini in Italy have argued the continent cannot cope with the number of arrivals.

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THOUSANDS ARRIVED: Spain is the leading destination for migrants coming to Europe.

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Big bang COCENTAINA’S Moors and Christians fiestas, which commemorate the burning of the town in 1304 concluded with a day of volleys from blunderbusses of both sides that used 500 kilos of gunpowder.

Free music THE weeklong Musicaloxa Festival of Early Music returns to Callosa tomorrow, Friday, with free concerts.

Those inside the church will feature the 17th century organ with street performances in Calle El Raval beginning on Monday.

Knife fight A 42-YEAR-OLD Brazilian was arrested in Gandia after he stabbed his friend and business partner during an argument at a local campsite. The other man is now recovering from an emergency operation at Gandia Hospital.

Fast track THERE is now an alternative access to the GandiaIbiza-Palma ferry which arrives at the port via the first roundabout in the Daimuz direction, avoiding the holdups on the usual road.

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Region’s bridges pose no problems THE Valencia community’s bridges are safe, civil engineers have said.

Despite cutbacks during the economic crisis, national, regional, provincial and local administrations did not allow Spain’s bridges to deteriorate, said the president of Valencia’s College of Civil Engineers Federico Bonet.

Whatever the reasons behind the collapse of the Morandi viaduct that took at least 38 lives, no Valencian community bridge follows an identical design or construction technique. Nor is any built over housing, he declared.

The Genoa bridge has few cables while Valencia’s cablestayed bridges all have more to share the load should one fail, Bonet said.

This occurred in Alcoy in summer 2016 when workmen noticed a cable ‘behaving strangely’ during routine road repairs to the 1987 Fer-

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FERNANDO REIG: Closed for 21 months.

THE majority of Jesus Pobre residents sighed with relief after the Generalitat vetoed an international school there.

Had it gone ahead the 9,000-square metre centre for 900 pupils would have been built on an area of 57,000 square metres, occupying land not classified for building.

The regional government’s Territorial Development Committee rejected the request for a Declaration of Community Interest (DIC) basing its refusal on a Management of National Spaces Service’s report.

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This considered that the huge installation would impact negatively on the rural landscape and the ‘irreversible’ occupation of the Jesus Pobre’s open spaces.

The school also clashed with the objectives of the Montgo national park and the buffer zone surrounding

nando Reig bridge.

Ministry of Public Works engineers found that the faulty stay was corroded and after further inspection all 38 cables had to be replaced at a cost of €7.2 million.

The bridge remained closed until last April, often causing traffic chaos as this is the city’s principal exit for Alicante.

“There is never zero risk when building a bridge,” admitted Bonet who stressed that spending on upkeep was of “prime importance.”

Eugenio Pellicer, director of the department of Civil Engineering at Valencia’s Polytechnic University, pointed out that age was less of a determining risk factor than volume of traffic.

Modern bridges have an estimated 100 years of useful life, but both Bonet and Pellicer stated that the Genoa bridge was flawed from the outset.

it, the committee pointed out.

The small town comes within the Denia boundaries but has its own mayor, Javier Scotto, who thanked the local population for their support and “people power.”

There was criticism for the PP, Cs and Cedma political parties who backed the huge school although in a local referendum only one resident voted in favour of it.

Scotto stressed that Jesus Pobre wanted to make clear to the developers that the small town was open to other projects compatible with the terrain, with its identity and the Montgo national park.

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PEAK PORK: The number of pigs in Spain has exceeded humans.

Pigs peak at 50 million ACCORDING to figures released by Spain’s environment ministry, the country’s pigs outnumber its human population for the first time.

There are now 50 million pigs, an increase of around nine million since 2013, while the number of people stands at 46.5 million.

Moreover, there are growing concerns about the environmental impact of a farming industry that produced more than four million tons of pork

products and generated €6 billion last year.

Livestock is the fourth largest producer of greenhouse gas emissions after transport, electricity generation and industry, and the soaring pig population is a key factor.

In a country like Spain which is frequently affected by drought, pig farming consumes huge quantities of water.

With each pig drinking 15

litres a day, the industry uses more water than the cities of Sevilla, Alicante and Zaragoza combined.

Environmentalists also say that nitrates from the animals’ waste products are beginning to contaminate ground water.

But with Spaniards consuming around 21kg of pork each year and the nation’s love of the meat dating back thousands of years, environmentalists face an uphill battle to bring about change.

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NEWS EXTRA Please return REVEALING on the social media that two sections of artificial turf were stolen from a recently-renovated children’s playground, Alcoy City Hall called on the local population to report any acts of vandalism that they witnessed.

Wee gift RESPONDING to users’ requests, Campello Town Hall has installed toilets for men, women and the disabled at the Almadraba allotments. At present there are 50 plots although the council is planning a further 25.

Ask here SO far this year Oliva’s Tourist Info office has attended to 9,460 enquiries compared with 5,553 during the same period in 2017.

Forty-eight per cent were Spanish and 52 per cent were foreign tourists.

Tourism ‘leading employer’ MORE than two million people in Spain are working in the tourism industry making it the s e c t o r w h i c h e m p l o y s t h e m o s t s t a ff i n t h e c o u n try, according to industry data.

A survey from the Spanish Institute of Tourism, Tu r e s p a ñ a , s h o w e d t h e r e w a s a t o t a l o f 2 . 6 5 m i l lion people working in the industry.

About 2.17 million of these were waged workers and a total of 482,861 were on private contracts.

The amount of people employed in the tourism sector is equivalent to about 13.7 per cent of Spain’s working population of 19.3 million.

Tu r e s p a ñ a ’s s u r v e y s h o w e d t h a t t h e n u m b e r o f workers in the sector has risen since 2014 when there was a total of 2.2 million employed.

The increase to the current figure of 2.65 million is a rise of about 20 per cent.

More than a third of those employed in the tourist sector were on temporary contracts due to it being a seasonal industry.

A total of 35.2 per cent were employed under such terms, 8.5 per cent higher than the average of Spanish industries.

Wo r k e r s i n t h e t o u r i s m s e c t o r e a r n e d a b o u t €9.32 an hour on average during the first half of t h i s y e a r, a c c o r d i n g t o t h e l a t e s t d a t a from Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE).

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NEWS EXTRA It’s an ill wind TOURISTS deserted the beaches during the recent bad weather and headed instead for inland shopping centres and commercial areas like Portal de la Marina in Ondara which had one of its busiest days this year.

Fire figures THE Generalitat’s Forest Fire Investigation unit is analysing the region’s 277 wildfires since January.

Ninety-eight were accidents or due to negligence, lightning strikes caused another 68 and 82 were deliberate. Twenty-nine are still being investigated.

Road sense TURNING the N-332 into a dual carriageway with a central reservation between Pedreguer and Gata is viable, the Ministry of Public Works said, improving AP-7 access and absorbing Javea traffic accessing the motorway in Ondara.

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Brit’s unexpected Palma jaunt A BRITISH man has told media in the country about how he kept a night going by spontaneously travelling from Wales to Palma with a friend.

Alun Griffiths, 27, said he was out with work mates in his home town of Merthyr Tydfil when he had the idea of flying to the Spanish island of Mallorca.

“After work I went to the Gurnos Club and there was about 15 of us all talking about holidays. So I said ‘anyone want to go on holid a y n o w ? L e t ’s g o t o t h e airport and see where we can go,” he said.

Griffiths managed to talk friend Nigel Lewis into joining him and the two

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SPONTAEOUS TRIP: Griffiths (inset) travelled to Palma. m a d e f o r C a r d i ff a i r p o r t .

There they were told they could travel on a plane to Palma which was leaving that evening.

“There’s a Palma in Italy too so we didn’t know if we were going there or Spain. “ We f e l l a s l e e p o n t h e plane and woke up in

Spain, thank God,” he said.

G r i ff i t h s t o o k a p h o n e call from his girlfriend shortly after arriving on the island and taking a taxi to

the resort of Magaluf. She told him his dinner was ready and he told her he was now in Magaluf.

“I said ‘I’m not joking, I w o n ’t b e h o m e f o r a f e w d a y s . ’ S h e w a s n ’t b e s t pleased,” he said.

The pair stayed in Mallorca for two nights before r e t u r n i n g t o Wa l e s l a s t Thursday. Pictures shared

by Griffiths on social media showed him and Lewis drinking from early in the morning until late at night.

“It cost us about €100 to get out there and €343 for the hotel and my Mrs booked for us to come back.

“It was almost €900 each altogether,” he said.

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Puigdemont cross protest

by Joe Gerrard CROSSES covered in the colours of the Spanish flag and pictures likening the former Catalan president to a pig have appeared on a lawn opposite his Belgian home.

Pictures of the crosses, posted by Twitter user Cabal Martinez Chris, show them stood facing the Waterloo home of Carles Puigdemont.

A video uploaded to the social network shows an unidentified man adorning three plain crosses with wrappings covered in the Spanish flag.

“There is a better view now in Waterloo and ‘Pigdemont’ knows that he can count on the Spaniards of Belgium,” the caption to the video said.

The flags are covered by the logo of the Malaga-based ham company Pig de Montes. The company was previously called Pig Demont until a complaint came in from the leader Catalan President’s lawyer and its logo was a cartoon of Puigdemont with pig-like features.

The crosses also featured Spanish flags crossed in the style of the yellow ribbons which have become a symbol of the pro Catalan independence movement.

The reason for the protest was not stated on Twitter but the account appears to be-

THE CROSSES: Appeared outside Puigdemont’s (inset) Waterloo home. long to a pro-Spanish unionist. Puigdemont had not responded to the protest on the social network earlier this week.

The former Catalan president remains in Belgium following Spain’s decision to drop a European and International warrant for his arrest after German courts ruled out his extradition on rebellion charges. The charges

are in connection with last year’s independence referendum and declaration.

It is unclear how long Puigdemont intends to stay in Spain. He previously said he would like to return to Cataluña but he would still face arrest if he sets foot on Spanish soil due to a national warrant still being active.

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Spiteful signs emerge BARCELONA protesters are urging tourists to jump off hotel balconies in a dark twist to the recent spate of accidents.

Posters and graffiti have emerged encouraging foreign visitors to throw themselves off the balconies in the latest campaign by radicals to drive them away from Spain.

A poster on one lamppost read: “Dear Tourist. Do you know balconing? Prevents gentrification, improves neighbours’ quality of life, reduces the risk of heart disease, is LOTS of fun.”

No one has claimed responsibility for the campaign, but local residents believe it is a protest against the high number of tourists making life unbearable and driving up property prices.

The posters include the hashtag #BalconingisFun, with Twitter users retweeting them and adding jokes or memes.

A spokeswoman for Barcelona City Council said: “We reject these incidents and

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PUERILE POSTERS: The campaign is in bad taste. above all the message.

“They will be removed by the municipal cleaning services.”

The British Embassy and the Association of British Travel Agents have urged holidaymakers to avoid taking

any risks on balconies.

Anti-tourism campaigns in Spain are not new, and are often fought by young, anti-capitalist groups on Twitter, which critics say gives them more attention than they deserve.

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Benidorm NEWS Plummeting figures

TOURISTS: Turkey and Egypt are apparently favoured over Benidorm.

THE number of tourists holidaying in Benidorm has taken a ‘nose dive’ with the resort recording its worst August in years.

In the wake of bad weather and a drop in flights, hotel occupancy has fallen, with British favouring Egypt and Turkey.

According to Hosbec, the hotel association for Benidorm and the Costa Blanca, figures for the first two weeks in August show an occupancy of 90.7 per cent.

This is down 1.6 per cent on usual occupancy rates and is directly blamed on a slump in the

number of British sunseekers.

An association spokesperson said that the data leaves no doubt, adding that ‘hotel occupancy maintains the downward trend and the figures are the worst in recent years.’

The source added that things had not been so dire since 2012, and that it was during the harshest years of the economic crisis from 2008 to 2010 when hotel occupancy data fell below 90 per cent on average in Benidorm.

Hosbec claims the cause is due to the British market ‘which continues in free fall.’

Fewer flights from the UK to the party resort has also been attributed for the decline in UK tourists.

There have apparently been 10,000 less people coming into the resort as a result, while plane ticket prices have gone up by between 4 and 11 per cent.

Figures suggest that while there have been losses in the

SLUMP: A free fall in hotel occupancy in Benidorm.

British tourist sector, more Spaniards are visiting the area, and they now represent 50 per cent of the market.

In addition, there has been a 20 per cent growth in visitors from Portugal, while the French are the third biggest market in Benidorm.

The forecast occupancy rate for hotels for the second half of August stands at 86.35 per cent at the moment.

Hosbec president, Toni Mayor said he was confident hotel occupancy could still recover in August, despite recent bad weather which was ‘not helping.’

The news follows reports of the worst recorded July in Benidorm.

Figures from Hosbec, showed occupancy during the first fortnight fell 2.9 per cent compared to the first half of July 2017, reaching an average occupation percentage of 89 per cent.

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An Iberian war zone Photo credit: Alcoy town hall

THE fifth campaign of excavations at Cabeço de Mariola confirmed that the Iberian settlement was attacked by the Romans.

The dig located between Alfafara and Bocairent was directed

by Alicante University lecturer Ignasi Grau and the director of Alcoy’s Archaeological Museum, Jose Maria Segura.

This year ’s campaign centred on one of the Iberian homes which still had belongings - even k e y s - i n t h e i n t e r i o r, S e g u r a said, explaining that this suggested something had happened to prevent the family from taking anything with them.

This supported the theory that Sierra Mariola’s Iberian settlers were affected by war.

Amongst objects discovered t h i s y e a r, t h e a r c h a e o l o g i s t s found black-coloured pottery

from Italy.

“These plates have a very concrete chronology and date from the beginning of the first century BC,” Ignasi Grau said. “Not finding any from mid-century onwards suggests that life in the community came to a halt around 70BC.” The investigators had to factor in a war they had not known about, Grau added.

“That their way of life was destroyed was a tragedy for these people, but for us it’s a blessing as it allows us to make an exhaustive study of their houses, the way they lived, what they ate a n d h o w t h e y o rg a n i s e d t h e m selves.”

IBERIAN SETTLEMENT: A previous Cabeço de Mariola campaign.

‘Animal-free fiestas’ call THE Gent d’Aci Muchamiel party wants to see animals banished from the next Moors and Christians celebrations.

“Muchamiel cannot be complicit next year with animal ill-treatment,” declared party leader Jose Antonio Martinez.

Donkeys, horses, camels, ducks, dogs and oxen were all used during official processions, Martinez said: “We are convinced images like those seen in previous years in Muchamiel are not worthy ofany town, much less one like ours.”

Gent d’Aci Muchamiel will once again put forward a motion for a by-law prohibiting the use of animals during the fiestas, Martinez said.

“This is not the route we should be taking,” he added.

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Punto Violeta success THE Castell de l’Olla fireworks display was as well-received as ever, and the new Punto Violeta was equally successful.

The colour violet represents the feminist movement in Spain and the Violet Point installed outside the Villa Gadea building by the town hall’s Equality department was there to help girls and women during the fireworks display held each year during the San Lorenzo fiestas.

“The service set out to

guarantee fiestas that are free of gender violence,” said Altea’s Equality councillor Vicenta Perez.

If needed the Punto Violeta would have been on hand to assist any woman who had suffered gender or sexual aggression, Perez explained.

“Fortunately this was not necessary and there were no incidents.”

More than 500 people who approached the Punto Violeta were attended by 10 volunteers who gave out 400

bracelets with the number of a telephone helpline for gender violence victims. They also distributed 600 condoms, 100 t-shirts and 1,000 information leaflets.

Perez was very satisfied with this first edition of the Punto Violeta during the La Olla fireworks. “It was wellreceived and I’d like to thank the volunteers as well as the Red Cross,” she said.

The Equality department hopes to set more anti-gender violence information points, Perez announced. “We must do everything possible to try to eradicate the machismo that is still present in many sectors of society. We want true equality and with initiatives like these we are providing information and debate.”

Social media ALTEA Town Hall and Radio Altea are both already present on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and now have Instagram accounts, respectively @ajuntamentaltea and @radioaltea as the municipality increases its presence on social media.

Fiesta fun RAIN did not stop play during the Albir fiestas as all the events were able to go ahead as planned, with more than 700 people enjoying the activities and bar in the Eucalyptus park.

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Coming up ALTEA hosts the fourth edition of the Valencianolanguage music festival Fesporrat on September 29 which includes Xavi Sarria who will present his first disc, as well as Doctor Prats presenting We’re from the Moon, Prozak Soup and Jazzwoman, whose disc Bahgheera belongs to the new wave of Valencian hiphop, trap and Latin rhythms.

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A HOMEOWNER who built an unauthorised wall on his Albir villa could be fined €60,000.

The property is located inside the Sierra Helada national park and the unlicensed work, which began at the end of May, has continued despite three notifications from Alfaz’s town hall.

The villa already has a demolition order hanging over it and the local administration has now decided to fine the owner who could have to pay up to €60,000.

The infraction began with earthworks, and town hall officials visited the villa to verify what was being carried out.

The owner refused to allow them access and the town hall started proceedings against him for starting the project without a municipal permit.

ALBIR: A cliff-top house is in trouble.

Weeks later, work had progressed and the villa owner blocked the entrances so that he

could not be overlooked.

The municipal officials returned but after they were once again

turned away the town hall started more proceedings, this time for carrying out building work without

a permit.

The owner responded by presenting a document relating to minor alterations which the local administration rejected as insufficient.

A third visit resulted in more proceedings, this time because the wall now connected the villa with the beach, encroaching on the public footpath from the national park to the beach.

Meanwhile Alfaz Town Hall, which has informed the Sierra Helada’s board of governors, the Generalitat and the Guardia Civil’s environment-protection unit, Seprona, is contemplating seeking a court order to gain access to the villa.

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Rented out CALPE, Javea and Denia are, in that order, amongst the five Valencian community municipalities with the greatest offer in tourists lets.

According to figures for the end of 2017, the Marina Alta possesses 77,590 of the region’s 305,614 places in registered apartments, accounting for 25 per cent of the total.

New route for birdwatchers THE Las Salinas birdwatching route is now ready for use.

This is the fourth of the routes created by town hall’s Tourism and Environment departments in its bid to boost birdwatching as an addition to the eco-tourism that is gaining in popularity in Calpe.

Routes already exist in Morro de Toix, the Sierra de Olta ornithological conservation area and the Princesa de As-

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LAS SALINAS: Information panels and a hide.

turias Ecology Walk at the foot of the Peñon de Ifach.

All the routes have information panels giving details of the birds seen there, together with details of times when they are more likely to be seen and where they tend to roost or nest.

The Las Salinas route also has a specially-constructed hide where enthusiasts can observe birds without disturbing other other wildlife in the area.

Encouraging July figures CALPE had 82.65 per occupancy last month compared with 72.61 per cent in July 2017.

Spanish tourism increased from 51 to 56 per cent although the number of French visitors fell from 16 per cent to 11.5 per cent.

He was moderately satisfied with these provisional figures, said Calpe’s Tourism councillor Jan Van Parijs, as they reversed the trend towards lower occupancy noted in many Spanish destinations as tourists increasingly turn to Greece, Turkey, Tunisia, Egypt and Morocco.

“We are pleasantly surprised because we have succeeded in maintaining hotel occupancy while increasing it in apartments and campsites,” Van Parijs said.

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FOSSA BEACH: Front line is a prime site.

Sunbathers stake their claims IN theory the early-morning scramble to reserve a space at the water’s edge is banned on Calpe’s beaches.

In September 2016 the town hall approved a bylaw that banished all towels, beach umbrellas or sunbeds between 12 midnight and 9.30am.

But in practice this has had little effect and by 8am umbrellas and other belongings are staking out prime sites on the front line. Once in place their owners return to their apartments or the nearest café for breakfast, oblivious to the fact that beachcleaners and their equipment are unable to rake

large expanses of sand.

The problem is widespread and in some resorts, town halls have threatened to confiscate the offending umbrellas, sunbeds and towels which have been left before the beaches have been cleaned.

These measures, on the occasions when they have been carried out, have proved to cause more trouble than they are worth.

Neither has the threat of fines in Cullera and Gandia in Valencia or Torrevieja in Alicante deterred beachgoers, not least because these are so hard to enforce.

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Autumn opera

NEWS TEULADA-MORAIRA’S recent 28 millimetres of rain altered the colour of El Portet’s water.

This was the second time that the usually-clear water has changed colour after heavy rain owing to the 7,000 tons of sand used to regenerate the El Portet beach.

This was badly eroded during the storms of January 2017 and concluding that natural regeneration would take too long, coastal authority Costas brought in sand from the Quintanes quarry in Altea, which had the texture of gravel.

After the first torrential downpour, some of the Quintanes sand was washed out to sea, changing its colour. Costas maintained that the waters would adjust themselves within three or four weeks and there would be no recurrence of the problem.

THE opera cycle begins on October 14 at the Teulada-Moraira Auditorium with an Opera 2001 production of Mozart’s two-act opera The Magic Flute. This will be followed on November 3 with Taiko Hayato, a spectacle that combines Japanese percussion with dance and music and coincides with the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Spain and Japan.

Not so bad as it looks Just over a year later the same thing has happened, discouraging summer tourists fearful of a sewage spill.

The colour-change bore out their earlier warnings,

declared the SOS Moraira association, which claims that the adverse environmental impact remains.

The water could remain cloudy for some days, the association warned, prevent-

EL PORTET: Regenerated to prevent erosion.

Boosting food and design F OODXPE R I E NC E b eg in s at 5 p m o n September 3 at the Teulada-Moraira Auditorium.

This e v e n t i s i n t h e D o lia 2 0 1 8 p ro gramme which was presented earlier this summer by Teulada-Moraira mayor Carlos Linares, provincial Tourism chief Eduardo Dolon and chef Rafa Soler.

It combines creative cooking, craftwork and Mediterranean design and includes the participation of Papila, El Taller de Piñoero, Julio Guixeres, Xavier Giner, Juanfrea Valiente and Rakel Cernicharo.

Foodxperience will explore cooperation between different groups and the opportunities that are open to professionals in the field of Valencian design, craftspeople, chefs and caterers who wish to boost gastronomy within the Valencian Community’s creative sectors.

Foodxperience is angled towards members of the public interested in startups and business projects in the gastronomy sector with the objective of boosting innovation in the catering grade and boosting the Mediterranean’s gastronomic identity.

ing sunlight from reaching the offshore expanses of Posidonia (Neptune Grass).

Dust in suspension would also affect the protected underwater meadows, SOS Moraira said.

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Storm shock

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A TRANSFORMER in Teulada-Moraira’s Cap Blanc was struck by lightning during one of the storms that recently swept through the Marina Alta.

Several shops and villas were temporarily affected by an outage although rapid action by Iberdrola employees, the Local Police, Guardia Civil officers and Benissa fire brigade soon reconnected the supply.

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EL PORTET: Child was holidaying in a local villa.

A N 11 - y e a r- o l d c h i l d o f French nationality drowned in the swimming pool of the Moraira villa where he was staying.

T h e b o y, w h o s e p a r e n t s are separated, was holidayi n g i n t h e C a m i Ve l l d e l Portet house with his father, his father’s partner and several friends. He had severe learning difficulties, sources close to the case revealed.

The circumstances of the

child’s death are under investigation, but the family found his lifeless body in the morning on the day that they had planned to leave Moraira and return to France.

It is believed he must have left his bed unheard during the night, gone into the garden and fallen into the swimming pool.

The Emergency Services alerted the Proteccion Civil

ambulance and medical staff from the Moraira health centre who attempted to resusc i t a t e t h e b o y, b u t d e s p i t e their efforts they could do nothing to save his life.

The Guardia Civil’s Policia Judicial criminal investigation unit checked the villa visually before the body was moved but at this stage officers found no indication that the boy’s death was due to any other cause.

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MORAIRA: Yachts must cross the Bay and cook.

Gourmet Race loses a judge THE Gourmet Race celebrated in Moraira since 2012 is to be renamed.

The competition where each boat’s crew prepares a gourmet meal while sailing across the Bay of Moraira will now be called the Joel Robuchon Memorial, honouring the late French chef who had more Michelin stars than any other chef worldwide.

Robuchon, who recently died of cancer in Geneva at the age of 73, was well-known in the Marina Alta and was the honorary president of the jury in each edition of the Gourmet Race.

He paid frequent visits to Teulada-Moraira and his personal participation in the Gourmet Race was always covered in specialist publications.

Teulada-born Juan Moll, right-hand man to ‘Chef of the Century’ recently revealed the organisers’ decision to rename the race, which attracts more national and international publicity each year.

The sailing boats leave Moraira port at three-minute intervals and during the two hours that the Gourmet Race lasts, the crew have to prepare a meal.

This must be based on fish or

seafood which the organisers supply to each competitor and when each boat’s two hours is up, the food is served on land to the jury who will select the winning dishes.

As well as Joel Robuchon, the jury has included leading Spanish chefs including Juan Mari Arzak, Kiko Moya and Alberto Ferruz.

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Two versions of smashed mirror story THE Guardia Civil reportedly arrested a 16-year-old who tried to attack a security guard at the Moraira youth hostel.

The boy, who was attending a summer camp at the albergue, allegedly threatened the guard with a shard of glass from a mirror that he shattered with a punch.

He is then said to have leapt at the guard, intending to wound him. This was unsuccessful but in line with established procedures, the Guardia Civil were called and the teenager taken to the Moraira headquarters.

Once there, officers processed the security guard’s formal complaint of attempted manslaughter without bodily harm.

Shortly afterwards, given the serious nature of the offence, the boy was admitted to a young people’s secure unit in Alicante on the Public Prosecutor’s recommendation.

The 16-year-old was staying with a group of 30 young people - all living in the care of the regional government’s Social Welfare department - who are on holiday in Moraira.

When asked to comment by the local Spanish media, Social Welfare admitted that the youth had been held at the Guardia Civil’s headquarters but maintained that he had cut his hand after hitting a mirror without giving more details.

Neither had anyone lodged a formal complaint, a department statement insisted.

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CASA DELS CRUANYES, a mid-19th century listed rural property, is close to ruin.

In 2014 the owners ignored a town hall notification ordering them to repair the house and in the intervening years the house has become increasingly dilapidated. A large section of its porch, its outstanding architectural feature, has now collapsed. Although the listed house may not be demolished, a billboard recently appeared announcing the construction of six luxury villas on the 10,350metre Casa Cruanyes.

No application for planning permission has yet been received, municipal sources said.

THE Loreto fiestas, which begin tomorrow, Friday, continue into early September.

Beforehand Javea Town Hall’s Fiestas departments and the Loreto Fiestas Committee presented the official Fiestas Book. With a cover designed by Alvaro Monfort the book includes a detailed programme of fiestas’ events as well as the habitual literary contributions.

The presentation in the Plaza Comare Maruja Varo was attended by Javea’s mayor Jose Chulvi, Fiestas councillor Antonio Miragall, the president of the Loreto Fiestas Committee Vicente Gavila and this year’s mayorales or organisers.

The first big event comes this Saturday at 11pm when the mayorales are formally introduced to the public, with live music rounding off the evening in Avenida Jaume I. Each day sees sporting events, competi-

FIESTAS BOOK: Formal presentation with Ja tions, live music and other activities and what - for many - is the high point of the fiestas, the harbourside bous a la mar bull-running where participants and bulls inevitably end up in the water.

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On the rocks AN eight-metre sailing boat ran aground at the Primer Muntanyar beach in Javea after it was washed ashore when the yacht’s engine failed. The two people aboard the boat were rescued by the Red Cross, although they had only to help them climb down to the rocky beach below.

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avea’s mayor and the organisers.

There will be bous on August 31, September 1, 3, 4 and 5 at 12 noon, 7pm and 11.30pm with the exception of September 1 and 5 when there is no 11.30pm session.

Tug that needed tugging A SMALL tug towing a 19-metre cabin cruiser back to Javea port after it sank off Portitxol also broke down.

The boat sprang a leak after scraping a rock on the seabed and the salvage company’s rescue tug ran into trouble in the Portixol island channel.

Part of the boat had been refloated with marine salvage airbags and booms were placed around the boat

Kitten kitty

RESCUE: The tricky channel between Portixol island and Cap Prim to contain possible spills from its 1,000-litre fuel tank.

Its bridge emerged from the water but the rest of the cabin cruiser, which remained submerged and flooded, now weighed almost 30 tons.

On a calm day the tug would have been capable of towing the boat back to port, but when its engine failed in the high wind and heavy sea, the skipper called Salvamento

Maritimo for help.

The powerful Salvamar Diphda came to his assistance but after the line attaching the tug to the cabin cruiser threatened to give way, the Diphda first towed the tug to Javea port and returned later for the halfsunk boat.

The 19-metre boat, which is three years old and cost €1 million, was later lifted by a heavy crane and left on dry land.

THE Diputacion provincial council will provide financial help for 20 Marina Alta municipalities, including Javea, to sterilise street cats and prevent the problems caused by feline over-occupation, said Environment chief Javier Sendra.

All clear JAVEA’S La Grava beach closed for less than a day after a non-toxic spill from a sewage outlet. It reopened the following morning after another analysis confirmed that the seawater was safe for swimming.

Extra day JAVEA Town Hall announced that April 29 will be a local holiday next year, honouring St Vicente Ferrer, as the feast day of the town’s patroness, Virgen de Loreto, falls on a Sunday.

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Sociable Spanish

SOCIAL MEDIA: Five different media platforms are used by 25.5 million Spaniards.

by Gabriella Elkhouri A TOTAL of 25.5 million Spaniards of all ages use the internet in an average of five different media platforms.

Facebook and WhatsApp are the most popular medias, accessed by 87 per cent of internet users, followed by YouTube with 69 per cent, Instagram accounting for 45 per cent, and Twitter preferred by 48 per cent of users.

The findings follow an annual Study of Social Net-

works in Spain 2018, prepared by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), an association that represents the country’s advertising and digital communication sector.

According to the analysis, 46 year olds and those under 30 represent 39 per cent of the total social media users.

Some 85 per cent of the internet users are aged between 16 and 65.

The level of satisfaction of Spanish internet users with

different social networks is not always proportional to the number of users.

On average internet users spend one hour a day on social platforms. The youngest users, the 16 year olds spending 10 minutes more.

WhatsApp is used for the most length of time at one hour and 33 minutes, followed by Spotify (one hour 27) and platforms for creating videos and listening to music (one hour 12).

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Summer separations and divorces Expatriates with assets in Spain STATISTICALLY during the summer months, September (as during August the family courts are closed), is when consultations on divorces and separations increase as well as the number of family court claims presented.

Normally, children are enjoying school holidays and the whole family (parents and offspring) spend more time together than normal and are in close proximity to each other rather than mixing with other people.

Indeed while on holiday we might think that having more free time without the stress produced by work and the children is an ideal time for couples and families, the truth is that the numbers prove otherwise, and the fact may be simply that with more time together there are more possibilities for potential conflict.

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The fact is that this is a regular occurrence every year, and after holiday periods, (including January, after the Christmas holidays) September is the month when more family breakdowns than normal occur.

If unfortunately this does happen, it is essential to prepare properly for the divorce or separation and make sure that you have in place all of the necessary or important documentation and information.

In addition, if you are an expatriate living in Spain or living in another country such as the United Kingdom there are legal and practical

issues that must be considered.

If you live in Spain, there are concepts of international law that may be of vital importance as they could determine the law applicable for the divorce, the applicable law for the matrimonial property regime and the application of the rules of one country or another could therefore be very relevant.

If you do not live in Spain and your intention is to initiate the divorce or separation process in your own country but have assets in Spain, it is essential that an expert Spanish Law Firm qualified to give advice in this field is contacted in order to help you and your lawyers.

For example in divorces by mutual consent, drafting the agreements in one way or another may lead to higher or lower costs or taxes to

be paid, so it is essential that you know what steps to take especially as a court order will need to be made confirming the direct change of ownership of any properties in Spain and this needs to be registered at the Land Registry.

If you find yourself in this situation, (and sadly it is not possible to resolve your family situation) and you are a foreigner with properties or assets in Spain, whether resident or not, you should seek legal advice about the proper steps to be taken, because the options to obtain a satisfactory result could be very different.

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COMMUNITY

Hookers mugging male tourists

by Tara Rippin YOUNG British men are being targeted and robbed by prostitutes who prowl a popular Spanish resort, with reports of similar attacks in the Costas.

According to bar owners and expatriates, ‘vicious’ working girls are making the streets of Magaluf a very dangerous place to be at night.

And a former Fuengirola restaurateur, claims ‘the attacks are rife in Coasta Del Sol, but many men are too embarrassed to report it.’

In a bid to raise awareness,

residents, tourists and alleged victims are using a Facebook page dedicated to reporting crime and talk of incidents where lads have had everything, from passports to clothes, stolen.

One blogger from Newport, England, wrote on the Magaluf Forum: ‘When are the police going to do something about the prostitutes. It’s no good saying don’t go out by yourself in Magaluf any more because four mates of mine were walking back to Guadalope Hotel and one still got attacked and robbed by four prostitutes.’

Simon from Rochdale, England, holidayed in the party resort with friends in June. He blogged that one of his mates had had a bit too much to drink, so four friends walked him back to his apartment.

“He was still approached by a prostitute/thief,” he said: “She quickly backed off when she realised he was part of our group. I personally would not go back there because of the incidents documented and our experiences.”

The manager of one of the resort’s largest bars, who wished to remain anonymous,

told an international newspaper online that it’s a big problem that has been going on for years, but that ‘it’s worse now with the police just totally ignoring it.’

He warned that ‘It will come to a boiling point, a big event where someone is seriously hurt or killed by one of them.’

He went on to say that at around 2am, the women get ‘more pushy’ and start to pick out young men who are not capable of looking after themselves, either because they are drunk or have become separated from their mates.

Apparently, the women appear as though they’re on their own, but when they start to rob a victim and he tries to shake them off, a group of pimps pounce. It is believed the prostitutes arrive in the resort by bus from Palma. A Nigerian sex worker was charged with attempted murder in June after she attacked two tourists and two cops with a broken bottle.

DANGEROUS: Vulnerable young men are being targeted and robbed.

PUSHY: Early hours of the morning see prostitutes becoming more pushy.

Beach huts shut ONLY half of Santa Pola’s chiringuitos have opened this summer as August draws to a close.

Delays in administrative procedures, queries over specifications, appeals against tenders and some resignations have meant that many of the beach bars that were planned for the coast are not up and running.

It wasn’t until mid-July that five began trading, followed by the venue at the Plaza de Castilla.

Meanwhile, thousands flock to the resort, a golden opportunity which is being missed by the vendors.

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Expanding waistlines THE BED SPECIALISTS THE case of a man who weighs 383 kilos and whose regular trips to hospital have become a running story in the Spanish press has put the spotlight on the waist lines of the Valencian population.

Two thirds of people in the region have problems with their weight, with 90,000 classified as morbidly obese and another 5,000 super obese.

But not many approach the weight of 34-year-old Teófilo Rodríguez who was recently sent home from hospital despite the protests of his family.

They pointed out they did not have the specialist equipment needed to care for a man of his size. In fact the health authorities do not even have a stretcher capable of taking his weight.

Upon his discharge from hospital they had to use a removal van to take him home.

However he never left the van as he was too heavy for his family to move him. Five

GETTING FAT: Obesity problem getting bigger. hours later he returned to hospital suffering from breathing problems and was re-admitted.

Doctors say they do not know how widespread the problem of extremely heavy people like Teófilo is. They point out that their scales only measure up to 250 kilos.

Doctors also want to en-

sure there are no more cases like his by emphasising prevention in the form of a better diet and more exercise. And they say parents have a big say in this, obese children will more often than not grow into obese adults. Doctors stress that children should be taught good habits when it comes to diet and exercise.

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Feline funds JOINT effort is being made to try to control the number of cat colonies in Alicante’s Marina Alta region.

The Provincial Government is to collaborate with all 20 municipalities to tackle the feline problem.

According to reports, all of those participating will receive financial help for a sterilisation programme to help to curb the ‘out of control’ breeding.

The project, that has the assistance and expertise of the Alicante College of Veterinarians, will provide the means to cap-

COLONIES: A sterilisation programme aims to cut the number of street cats. ture and transfer the cats to the vets for the necessary treatment

before being released back into their familiar territory.

Blaze mystery A CAR was found on fire and burning out of control in Javea’s port area.

As yet it is unknown what caused the blaze and why it had been abandoned in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The flames from the car, on Carrer Azahador

in the Duanes de la Mar neighbourhood, affected other nearby vehicles as well as the window of an adjacent shop.

Local Police, the Guardia Civil and a team of firefighters were on the scene until the blaze was finally put out around 7am.

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Portuguese mogul dies CREDIT: Pedro Queiroz Pereira

Queriroz Pereira suffers heart attack in Ibiza

By Joe Gerrard PORTUGAL’S 5th richest man has died of a heart attack while holidaying on a yacht moored in an Ibiza harbour.

National Police were called out to the Ibiza Magna marina after Pedro Queiroz Pereira reportedly fell 30 metres down a stairwell on the vessel at about 2.30am last Sunday.

The 69-year-old’s remains have since been transferred to the Institute of Legal Medicine for a post-mortem examination.

Police officers have since opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of death but they have said they believe it was due to a heart attack.

Mercelo Rebelo de Sousa, the President of Portugal, said in a statement he was sorry for the untimely loss of a “great Portuguese industrialist.”

Queiroz Pereira was the head of the Semapa holding company which itself owned The Navigator Company, a paper and pulp maker, and cement producer Secil. His family also owns the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz in Lisbon.

Semepa took control of The Navigator Company in 2004 and it has since become Europe’s top producer of uncoated wood free paper.

DECEASED: The businessman died last Sunday.

Estimates of Queiroz Pereira’s fortune range as high as €1.1 billion according to Forbes magazine.

His family has a 71 per cent stake in Semapa.

Queiroz Pereira stood down from day-to-day operations with the firm and handed control to his three daughters Filipa, Mafalda and Lua last year.

Pedro Mendonca de Queiroz Pereira was born in Lisbon in 1949 where he later attended military college and the Higher Institute of Accounting and Administration.

He dropped out of both to pursue his business career which saw him move to

Brazil in 1975 until 1987.

His time there saw him do a brief stint in motor racing in the Formula 2 league.

He returned to the business world and held positions in several companies in the property, hospitality, agriculture, energy, industry and car sectors. His family had stakes in many of them.

Queiroz Pereira was awarded the Portuguese Grand Cross of the Order of Business Merit honour in 2009. He was also known as being media shy but occasionally making controversial remarks such as describing parts of the banking industry as a ‘house of cards.’

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N ORWAY

Loop tests

Six held

THE rural town of Droux has been selected by TransPod as the testing ground for its Hyperloop project which is seeking to develop public transport which could reach speeds of up to 1,200 kilometres an hour.

POLICE in Arendal have arrested six people in connection with pepper spray found on persons in the town and authorities have said they suspect the items could have been used to disrupt the Arendalsuk event.

New air boss AIR CANADA’S Ben Smith has been named the first non-French boss of Air France-KLM which has been branded ‘inconceivable’ in a statement from nine out of 10 of the trade unions which represent company employees.

Trump visit UNITED STATES President Donald Trump has announced that he plans to travel to Paris for a cere-

Cat convict FUTURE TRAVEL: The pods will be tested in France. mony to mark the end of the First World War on November 11 in a tweet in which he also attacked Washington politicians.

Case lost A TOULOUSE court has dismissed

a case which was lodged by Kevin Fermine, a disabled law student, against France’s rail operator SNCF on the grounds that he had no access to either toilets or train cafeterias during journeys which he made from the southern city to the capital Paris.

A YAZIDI woman aged 19 has left Germany with her family and filed a com-

EMISSIONS from road traffic in Norway fell from a total of 9.7 million tonnes in 2016 to 8.8 million in 2017, a decline of about 9.6 per cent according to the country’s public highway authority.

Man cleared A 55-YEAR-OLD who has repeatedly denied being responsible for killing a man in his 30’s found dead in Maridelan in Oslo last month has been cleared by police officers investigating the death.

Host ridicule

Road crash

Woman flees

Gas data

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G ERMANY A TOTAL of 16 people were injured, six of them seriously, after a bus they were travelling on from Stockholm to Berlin overturned in a ditch near Rostock on the A19 motorway while 63 passengers and two drivers were onboard.

A VESTFOLD woman convicted of breaching animal welfare laws by leavi ng t wo pet cat s i n a home she moved out of has been handed a suspended prison sentence of 26 days and two years of probation by Tonsberg District Court.

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plaint with authorities after claiming she saw a member of the Islamic State who enslaved her for 10 weeks in Iraq in a town in Baden-Wurttemberg.

Migrant pact GERMAN diplomats have struck a deal with their Greek counterparts to return migrants to the latter country if they have already applied for asylum there within 48 hours according to an

Interior Ministry spokesperson.

Victim sues A BEAUTICIAN who was left with facial disfigurements after her exboyfriend attacked her with acid has lodged a compensation claim with Hanover’s Regional Court seeking damages of €250,000 to cover lost earnings which Vanessa Munstermann said left her ‘financially ruined.’

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S WEDEN

Faith ruling

Court win

THE Dutch Council of State has ruled that colanders cannot be classed as religious headdress after Mienke de Wilde, a Pastafarian from Nijmegen, had passport photos refused in which she posed wearing the utensil which she claimed was holy.

A LABOUR court has ruled that an Uppsala company should compensate a 24-year-old Muslim woman with €3,800 after lawyers successfully argued she had been discriminated against when she refused to shake hands at a job interview on religious grounds.

Drugs bust NAVAL personnel on a Dutch ship in the Caribbean have seized more than 400 kilograms of cocaine, later destroyed by authorities in Sint Maarten which they claimed was thrown overboard from a boat sailing under the Venezuelan flag.

Heat record THE Netherlands has seen its longest run of hot days since 2003 after temperatures of 20.1 degrees were recorded in De Bilt last week, marking 54 days in total of uninterrupted heat in the country.

Wolf call A GROUP of farmers in Gelderland has warned against granting wolves protected status after sightings of the animals which originate from Germany have become more common and several livestock deaths have been reported.

Drug figures THE number of Swedes who have taken cannabis during the past 12 months rose from 2.5 per cent to 3.6 per cent of the adult population between 2013 and 2017 according to the country’s drug and alcohol authority.

Car fires POLICE in Sweden probing the cause of around 150 vehicle blazes which erupted in Gothenburg, Uppsala, Trollhattan, Alafors and Akersberga last week have said they do not believe the strikes were politically motivated ahead of elections.

Bus first NORRTAKJE has become the first city in Sweden to have an all fully electric public bus fleet after the vehicles entered service on lines 651, 656, 657 and 658 last Saturday.

AN anchor on the United States network Fox News has faced a backlash after comparing Denmark with Venezuela after Trish Regan claimed no one wanted to work in either country due to both supposedly living under socialist economic systems.

Bird numbers

Gym attack

Girl leaves

OFFICERS were tracing a suspect last week in connection with an assault on a 38-year-old female gym worker at a shopping centre in Greve, which is believed to have happened following an argument over membership.

IMMIGRATION authorities have ordered the deportation of 13-year-old Thai girl Aphinya Pechmuang after refusing her application for a residence permit following her arrival in Farso in Denmark in 2017 to live with her mother and Danish stepfather.

THE population of red kite birds of prey in Denmark has risen by 20 per cent during 2017 with 371 specimens spotted in January this year according to statistics from the country’s Ornithological Society.

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Bishop raid POLICE were tracing suspects last week in connection with a burglary which saw the Bishop of Liege locked in a bathroom in his official residence and around €20,000 in cash and several works of art stolen.

Spy funds TH E Mi ni st r y of Def ence of Belgium is set to spend almost €150 million to take part in a French spy satellite programme, according to sources familiar with Helios II which sees probes taking images of the Earth’s surface.

Terror study A REPORT has claimed there is a link between terrorist attacks and the health of Belgian citizens based on data which stated about 45 per cent of respondents reported experiencing mental problems after strikes in Brussels and Zaventem.

Name stats ALMOST 90 per cent of Belgian babies born in 2017, some 90,644 out of 101,071, were given their father ’s surname as opposed to 4.2 who received their mother’s and the rest who took both.

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DEPLOYED: The Tu-160s have landed in territory which neighbours Alaska.

Bombers sent near to Alaska LONG-RANGE bombers armed with nuclear missiles have been deployed in the Chukotka region of Russia’s Far East, putting them well within reach of Alaska in the United States. A pair of Tu-160 supersonic bombers arrived near the Russian side of the Bering Strait amidst the country’s military build up on its frontiers. It was the first time that the planes have been deployed there.

Voter travel requests RUSSIAN travel agents have reportedly received requests from local election authorities for information about customers planning on travelling during local elections this autumn. Irina Tyurina, a Russian Tourism Union spokesperson, said officials had asked for names and registration locations, with the country’s Central Election Commission planning to clarify the matter.

Admissions begin A LEADING private university in St Petersburg has opened its enrolment process after winning a long running battle over its teaching li-

cence. The European University, which had its licence revoked two years ago, offers social science and humanities courses to Russian and international students. Admissions close September 12.

Security meeting SENIOR national security officials from the government of the United States and Russia have met in Geneva for talks this week. The meeting, a follow up to the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin last month, focused on Syria, Iran and arms control agreements.

Politician graft claims A PROMINENT Russian opposition figure has claimed that the speaker of the country’s parliament has covered up millions of dollars by keeping them as assets in his mother’s name. Alexei Navalny alleged in a video report that State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin had put an almost €3 million Moscow apartment in his mother’s name. Volodin has yet to respond to the allegations.

Deserted station A BLOGGER from Moscow’s posts online documenting masses of passports and other personal paperwork in an abandoned police station has sparked an investigation into negligence. Lana Sator said the station was an ‘utterly dull’ and ‘nondescript’ building and her pictures showed documents strewn throughout the office.

Russia’s Investigative Committee has since announced an inspection of the site which they said was an old Federal Migration Service office.

ABANDONED: Documents filled the site.

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STAT OF WEEK National job stats THERE are around 1.3 million less jobs in Spain than there were at the onset of the financial crisis in 2008, according to government figures.

There were about 49,500 less in Castellon and 25,800 less in Orense.

The number of those in work has grown in the Balearic Islands, Malaga Province, Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Guadalajara.

They saw increases of 45,700, 28,300, 18,000 and 12,200 respectively since the second quarter of 2008.

€70bn

23 - 29 August 2018 THE estimated amount not declared in tax returns and roughly the same amount as would be needed to cover the government’s health spending for one year, according to a study.

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business & legal Bank’s home loans stats

Deficit talks begin SPANISH government ministers are set to meet tomorrow (Friday) in a bid to reach an agreement on spending and debt proposals for 2019 to 2021.

The Council of Ministers is attempting to chart a course of deficit reduction as part of a path to financial stability.

Their proposals will be tabled before the Congress of Deputies, Spain’s Parliament, once agreement between ministers has been reached.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government is expected to make similar proposals to those that were rejected in line with plans from Finance Minister Maria

by Joe Gerrard Jesus Montero, according to reports.

Ministers have set proposed deficit targets for Spain’s autonomous regions of 0.3 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2019. The figure falls to 0.1 per cent by 2020 and government is hoping regional books will be balanced by 2021, according to Spanish media.

Public debt targets for the autonomous communities are expected to be 23.7 per cent, 23 per cent and 22.2 per cent of GDP for 2019, 2020 and 2021 respectively.

The meeting comes as Deputies in

Congress voted down previous spending plans last month. A total of 88 Deputies, including those from the governing leftleaning Partido Socialista (PSOE), voted in favour.

There were 173 votes against from the conservative Partido Popular (PP), the centrist Ciudadanos and a handful of regionalist parties. The leftist anti-austerity Unidos Podemos group and some Catalan and Valencian parties abstained.

Tomorrow’s meeting will be the first Council of Ministers session since the last one on August 3 before the summer recess began.

SPANISH financial firm Bankia loaned around €180 million to house building projects in the country between January and June this year, according to company data.

The figure comes as the bank had been restricted in operating in markets such as property and development financing as part of bailout conditions from the recession.

Bankia said its development financing arm was one of the main parts of the business set to grow in the coming years due to home building picking up.

Construction growth slows

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Company earnings THE turnover of Spanish firms has risen by 4.9 per cent since last June in comparison to the same time last year according to the National Institute for Statistic’s (INE) Business Figures Index.

Age averages SLUMP: The sector is not growing as quickly.

OUTPUT in the construction sector grew by some 1.8 per cent in Spain in June compared to 2017, a fall from 4.6 per cent in year-onyear growth in May. The Eurostat figures come as data for the European Union (EU) showed a mixed picture for the industry in different member states.

Output fell in Spain by around 0.3 per cent in month-on-month terms from May to June, the second fall so far this year.

Activity in the sector across the

bloc grew by 0.6 per cent in month-on-month terms in June compared to May. There was a growth of 1.2 per cent in the EU in May compared to the previous April, meaning there has been three months of uninterrupted growth in construction.

Hungary saw the largest increase in construction activity in June compared to May at 7.2 per cent. Slovenia saw the largest fall at 5 per cent.

PROPERTIES in provincial capitals were aged 45 years on average if they were for sale and 44 for rent and the figure stood at 72 and 69 respectively in Barcelona, according to industry figures.

Web launch GERMAN supermarket chain Lidl has launched an online store to sell its own brand products in the Madrid region as part of a pilot scheme which could be rolled out throughout Spain if successful.

Boat rents make waves THE amount of people holidaying on rented boats in Spain was up 42 per cent during the first six months of this year compared to 2017, according to industry data.

A total of 3,256 recreational vessels were registered in Spain during the same period, with 1,049 for rental use.

The number is expected to be higher than

the total of 1,613 registered during the whole of 2017, according to forecasts from Spain’s General Directorate of the Merchant Navy.

Current trends showed the boat rental market had grown by between 15 and 20 per cent annually in recent years. Turnover is roughly around €320 million a year in Spain.

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Lloyds Banking Group ORD 60.44 London Stock Exchange Grp 4,426.50 Micro Focus International 1,243.00 Marks & Spencer Group 298.70 Mondi 2,122.00 Melrose 222.55 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 263.30 National Grid 833.00 NMC Health 4,190.00 Next 5,475.00 Ocado Group 1,054.50 Paddy Power Betfair 7,030.00 Prudential 1,721.50 Persimmon 2,426.00 Pearson 920.40 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,786.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 244.25 Royal Dutch Shell 2,486.75 Royal Dutch Shell 2,528.00 RELX 1,710.00 Rio Tinto 3,762.00 Royal Mail 467.70 Rightmove 4,909.50 Rolls-Royce Group 1,020.00 Randgold Resources 5,142.00 RSA Insurance Group 643.60 Rentokil Initial 337.10 Sainsbury (J) 334.15 Schroders 3,075.50 Sage Group (The) 621.80 Segro 657.40 Shire 4,443.25 Smurfit Kappa Group 3,218.00 Sky 1,531.50 Standard Life Aberdeen 318.40 Smith (DS) 493.55 Smiths Group 1,595.25 Scottish Mortgage Invstmnt Trst 548.50 Smith & Nephew 1,373.75 SSE 1,262.50 Standard Chartered 648.45 St James's Place 1,130.50 Severn Trent 2,022.00 Tesco 256.55 TUI AG 1,479.75 Taylor Wimpey 169.45 Unilever 4,417.50 United Utilities Group 753.90 Vodafone Group 175.52 WPP Group 1,285.50 Whitbread 3,993.00

CHANGE(P) 0.28 18.50 -2.50 -0.30 23.00 1.45 0.00 3.60 130.00 15.00 8.50 75.00 2.50 -36.00 3.00 3.00 3.35 14.25 16.50 -4.00 56.00 3.30 -20.50 -3.50 104.00 2.80 -0.90 -0.45 9.50 -44.00 -0.20 0.75 28.00 -1.00 1.20 3.55 3.75 5.80 -5.25 -2.50 3.65 4.00 8.00 0.05 4.25 -1.45 2.50 1.70 -0.26 9.50 14.00

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0.47 0.42 -0.20 -0.10 1.10 0.66 0.00 0.43 3.20 0.27 0.81 1.08 0.15 -1.46 0.33 0.04 1.39 0.58 0.66 -0.23 1.51 0.71 -0.42 -0.34 2.06 0.44 -0.27 -0.13 0.31 -6.61 -0.03 0.02 0.88 -0.07 0.38 0.72 0.24 1.07 -0.38 -0.20 0.57 0.36 0.40 0.02 0.29 -0.85 0.06 0.23 -0.15 0.74 0.35

42,928.26 15,304.46 5,425.41 4,897.14 7,671.66 10,673.59 6,223.10 28,020.52 8,457.52 7,716.22 7,374.78 5,715.06 44,943.24 7,726.96 7,154.48 47,857.23 28,987.15 113,501.11 94,142.81 17,825.42 48,598.29 4,617.00 4,475.13 18,976.35 4,748.67 6,477.04 6,212.03 7,441.94 6,898.20 7,199.94 6,630.38 40,626.75 7,595.52 26,300.96 9,403.57 6,715.18 6,270.84 7,897.20 11,965.48 12,832.19 21,514.18 5,968.01 4,737.67 25,082.38 8,690.39 5,578.53 52,661.26 5,103.25 47,285.66 16,169.57 7,280.87

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PRICE 204,770 103,0300 217,580 346,400 139,340 45,870 46,60 67,79 78,26 233,38 195,5600 146,06 47,1000 114,7700 134,4700 161,1500 69,06 107,580 79,75 42,0900 83,690 54,79 141,33 97,8500 69,99 112,4800

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CHANGE 1,620 0,3800 4,260 0,420 3,080 0,710 0,38 0,71 0,26 0,38 0,1700 0,72 -0,0700 0,0000 1,9900 -0,5800 0,21 -0,060 -0,30 0,6700 0,000 0,52 0,68 -0,7900 0,37 0,0000

VOLUME(M) 120.109,11 88.714,42 1.050.895,30 199.009,68 82.813,30 215.721,20 198.186,19 156.417,08 331.338,00 88.114,07 225.586,99 133.318,92 219.486,00 385.728,67 360.750,21 125.020,24 183.653,52 826.558,44 102.118,98 246.677,57 208.271,43 226.388,75 251.183,96 288.740,12 69.458,90 167.285,05

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Most Advanced America's Car-Mart, Inc. LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. Ferroglobe PLC Dogness (International) Corporation Accuray Incorporated SMTC Corporation Magenta Therapeutics, Inc. TransAct Technologies Incorporated Cardtronics plc KemPharm, Inc. Hexindai Inc.

$ 81.55 $ 11.10 $8 $ 2.99 $ 3.875 $ 2.80 $ 13.82 $ 15.15 $ 37.17 $ 4.75 $ 8.58

14.55 ▲ 21.72% 1.10 ▲ 11.00% 0.79 ▲ 10.96% 0.28 ▲ 10.33% 0.35 ▲ 9.93% 0.25 ▲ 9.80% 1.13 ▲ 8.90% 1.235 ▲ 8.88% 3.02 ▲ 8.84% 0.35 ▲ 7.95% 0.60 ▲ 7.52%

$ 11.95 $ 6.555 $ 5.78 $ 4.82 $ 3.45 $ 15.82 $ 305.51 $ 43.77 $ 17.49 $ 3.95 $ 12.45

1.83 ▼ 13.28% 0.945 ▼ 12.60% 0.72 ▼ 11.08% 0.56 ▼ 10.41% 0.35 ▼ 9.21% 1.59 ▼ 9.13% 29.94 ▼ 8.93% 3.66 ▼ 7.72% 1.34 ▼ 7.12% 0.30 ▼ 7.06% 0.92 ▼ 6.88%

Most Declined Eloxx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Amyris, Inc. Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc. Rimini Street, Inc. Marin Software Incorporated XOMA Corporation Tesla, Inc. Applied Materials, Inc. Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Maiden Holdings, Ltd. Evelo Biosciences, Inc.

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FEATURE

Are our values being threatened?

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT I THINK the so-called ‘snowflakes’ and ‘do gooders’ of our societies are falling hook, line, and naive sinker, into the hands of those whose sole aim is to provoke as much racial hatred and cultural discrimination as possible.

All their well-intentioned appeasement of ethnic minorities and promotion of so-called ‘diversity’ is actually having an opposite affect and is in fact managing to raise public resentment and social disharmony to unprecedented and dangerous levels. In my opinion the growth of reversed racism is becoming the biggest weapon the enemies of peaceful integration and social equality possess.

This past week we’ve seen some real goodies.

Comedian Jack Whitehall was chastised for being cast as the first gay Disney character, because he is in fact heterosexual! (He’s also an actor of course!).

Mazz Murray, talented daughter of a dear friend of mine, was barred from performing a song from Dreamgirls at the Albert Hall, because she is white and the song is from an ‘African American’ musical.

A while ago the BBC (who else) almost unbe-

WELL-INTENTIONED: But is having an opposite effect and is managing to raise public resentment and social disharmony. lievably specified that applicants for a trainee position in the company would only be considered if they were non-white! A recent lawsuit claimed that YouTube cancelled job interviews with people who were not female black or Hispanic.

Another example that caught my eye last week was the casting of a black girl in the role

of Joan of Arc in an upcoming movie. This did make me think what sort of an outcry there would be if it was decided to cast a white man in the leading role of a movie about Nelson Mandela!

These subversive agitators also level accusations of racism and Islamophobia at anyone who endeavours to speak out in the name of common

sense and will try to crush our rights to the freedom of speech at every opportunity. All this creates one result only. Anger and resentment.

It’s high time the snowflakes were brought to realise that they are being blatantly manipulated by these people, whose only ambition is to spread disruption and division. This small minority don’t want social harmony, they want victory and revenge, and are prepared to use any means available to achieve it; including the purloined assistance of those who naively think they are righting the wrongs of history and inequality. It’s high time the politicians pulled their heads out from the sands of denial and faced up to the problems these people are creating. If they carry on living in their bubbles of privilege and fantasy, and continue to show their appalling lack of courage, common sense and leadership in these matters, the man in the street will, out of pure frustration, decide to act themselves. And if that happens heaven help us all.

Thanks for all your letters. Keep ‘em coming.

And a great big thank you for all your kind thoughts and best wishes for my twins 18th birthday. Fair warmed the cockles. Have a good week, and whatever ya do. Always...

Keep the faith.

Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

Leapy Lee’s opinions are his own and are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or sponsors.

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5:30pm The Jurassic Games 7:00pm Goodbye Christopher Robin 9:00pm Star Wars: The Last Jedi With the Resistance cornered, aspiring Jedi Rey must persuade the great Luke Skywalker to save the galaxy once more.

11:40pm Don't Hang Up 1:10am The Jurassic Games

12:15pm One2eleven 12:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 12:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:00pm Football's Greatest 1:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 2:00pm Football Years 2:30pm Football Countdowns 3:00pm Championship Season Review 4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 5:00pm Football's Greatest 5:30pm One2eleven 5:45pm One2eleven 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 8:00pm EFL Matters 8:30pm Best Championship Goals 2017/18 9:00pm EFL Greatest Games 9:15pm EFL Greatest Games 9:30pm EFL Matters 10:00pm Championship Season Review 2017/18 11:00pm The Debate - Live 12:00am Championship Season Review

10:05am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am

11:20am How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 1:20pm Zombieland 3:00pm Top Ten Show, the 2018 3:20pm Think Like a Man Too 5:20pm Superbad 7:20pm Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 9:00pm Zombieland 10:35pm Think Like a Man Too 12:30am National Lampoon's Animal House 2:30am The Heartbreak Kid 4:30am The Layover

Sky Sports News Total Goals Total Goals Enjoy all the goals from the Premier League and beyond 9:00am Total Goals 9:30am Live New Zealand NPC Rugby 11:20am Live European Tour Golf 1:00pm Sky Sports News 2:00pm Sky Sports News 3:00pm Live European Tour Golf Day one of the D+D Real Czech Masters, held at the Albatross Golf Club.

6:00pm Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Live T20 Blast Quater Final 10:45pm Live PGA Tour Golf 12:00am Sky Sports News 1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Sky Sports News 3:00am Sky Sports News

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Animal Park Summer Special 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Wanted Down Under 12:45pm Thief Trackers 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Murder, Mystery and My Family 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Royal Recipes 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Impossible 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Celebrity MasterChef 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Room 101 12:15am One Hot Summer 12:45am The Real Marigold Hotel 1:45am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:00am The TV That Made Me 7:30am Animal Park Summer Special 8:15am Impossible 9:00am Gardeners' World 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm On the Waterfront 2:45pm Talking Pictures 3:15pm Cheetahs 4:15pm Nature's Weirdest Events 5:15pm Great Bear Stakeout 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Celebrity Eggheads 7:45pm The Repair Shop 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Gardeners' World 10:00pm Extraordinary Rituals 11:00pm The Big Asian StandUp 11:30pm Newsnight 12:05am Edinburgh Nights with Nish Kumar 12:35am Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience 1:05am Panorama 1:35am The Prosecutors 2:30am Picnic at Hanging Rock

5:00am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.

More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.

More daily from 7.00pm.

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm BBC Proms 2018 10:15pm TOTP2 11:00pm Pump up the Bhangra 12:00am TOTP 2 Presents the 90s 1:00am Nile Rodgers: How to Make it in the Music Business 2:00am Nile Rodgers: How to Make it in the Music Business 3:00am Nile Rodgers: How to Make it in the Music Business 4:00am TOTP2 4:45am This is BBC Four

4:25am ITV Nightscreen 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:00pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:20pm ITV News London 2:30pm ITV Racing Live 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm James Martin's American Adventure 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Lewis 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm Total Recall 1:50am Jackpot247 4:00am Who's Doing the Dishes?

8:10am 9:00am 9:30am 9:55am

3:30am Teleshopping 7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:50am Heartbeat 8:55am The Royal 9:55am Judge Judy 10:20am Judge Judy 10:50am George and Mildred 11:20am Inspector Morse 1:35pm The Royal 2:40pm Heartbeat 3:40pm Classic Coronation Street 4:15pm Classic Coronation Street 4:45pm Inspector Morse 7:00pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Rosemary and Thyme 10:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 12:00am Princess Diana: A Life After Death 1:05am DCI Banks 2:10am DCI Banks 3:00am A Touch of Frost 4:40am A Touch of Frost

10:25am 11:20am 12:15pm 1:15pm 1:45pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:35pm 4:45pm 5:55pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:05pm 11:10pm 12:55am

Dress to Impress Emmerdale Emmerdale You've Been Framed!

The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Bachelorette You've Been Framed!

Emmerdale Emmerdale You've Been Framed!

The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder Dress to Impress You've Been Framed!

Two and a Half Men Superstore Spectre FYI Daily Spectre Family Guy

7:00am 7:45am 8:10am 8:35am 9:00am 9:25am 9:55am 10:25am 10:55am 12:35pm 1:00pm 1:05pm 1:55pm 2:55pm 4:35pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am

4:00am 7:00am 7:50am 8:10am 8:30am 9:30am 10:35am 11:35am 12:45pm 1:50pm 2:55pm 3:55pm 5:00pm 6:05pm 7:10pm 7:40pm 8:05pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:05pm 11:10pm 12:10am 1:10am 1:15am 2:45am 3:15am 4:00am

Countdown King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Formula 1 The Simpsons Channel 4 News Couples Come Dine with Me Bang on Budget Formula 1 A Place in the Sun Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Come Dine with Me The Simpsons The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Crystal Maze 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Naked Attraction Peng Life

Teleshopping The Chase Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Avengers Storage Wars Storage Wars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Chase: Celebrity Special A Fistful of Dollars FYI Daily A Fistful of Dollars The Missouri Breaks FYI Daily The Missouri Breaks The Protectors Lethal Weapon Teleshopping

9:05am 9:25am 9:40am 9:55am 10:05am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm

6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:35pm

12:35am

Paw Patrol Floogals Digby Dragon Nella the Princess Knight Mofy The Wright Stuff Rich House, Poor House 5 News Lunchtime GPs: Behind Closed Doors Home and Away Neighbours Cagney and Lacey Aurora Teagarden Mystery: Three Bedrooms, One Corpse 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Penguins of Cape Town Big Week at the Zoo Celebrity Big Brother Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side Celebrity Big Brother

11:15am Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 1:45pm Thor: Ragnarok 4:10pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge 6:30pm Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 9:00pm Thor: Ragnarok 11:20pm Beverly Hills Cop 1:20am Beverly Hills Cop II 3:10am Beverly Hills Cop III

6:10am 8:20am 10:05am 11:55am

The Apartment High Anxiety Growing Up Smith Top Ten Show, the 2018 12:15pm American Pie 2:00pm Snatched 3:40pm Role Models 5:30pm Going in Style 7:15pm American Pie 9:00pm Snatched 10:35pm Role Models 12:25am Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

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

4:40am 6:15am

Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Young and Hungry Young and Hungry How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Young and Hungry Young and Hungry The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Extreme Cake Makers The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Inbetweeners 2 Friday Night Dinner

Kill Order Top Ten Show, the 2018 6:30am The Hurricane Heist: The Eye of the Storm 7:00am The Jurassic Games 8:35am Don't Hang Up 10:10am Goodbye Christopher Robin 12:15pm Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 2:20pm Star Wars: The Last Jedi 5:00pm Patti Cake$ 7:00pm Goodbye Christopher Robin 9:00pm Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 11:00pm Star Wars: The Last Jedi 1:40am Don't Hang Up 3:10am The Jurassic Games 4:40am The Truth About Lies

FRIDAY TV

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

Sky Sports News Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize Rugby Archive Live New Zealand NPC Rugby Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Live Belgian F1 GP: Practice Live Belgian F2: Practice To be Announced Live Belgian F1 GP: Practice Live European Tour Golf Live PGA Tour Featured Groups Football Info Not Available Info Not Available Barclays Premier League Preview Sky Sports News Sky Sports News Live Caribbean Premier League T20

12:00pm One2eleven 12:15pm One2eleven 12:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 12:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:00pm Football's Greatest 1:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 2:00pm EFL Matters 2:30pm One2eleven 2:45pm One2eleven 3:00pm Championship Season Review 4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 5:00pm Football's Greatest 5:30pm One2eleven 5:45pm One2eleven 6:00pm EFL Matters 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm SPFL Matters 7:30pm EFL Matters 8:00pm Football 11:15pm The Debate - Live 12:15am SPFL Matters 12:45am Championship Season Review

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen 12:30pm Nadiya's Family Favourites 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Bargain Hunt 3:00pm Rugby League Challenge Cup Final 6:30pm Shrek Forever After 7:55pm BBC News 8:05pm Regional News 8:10pm Weather 8:15pm Impossible Celebrities 9:05pm Pointless 9:50pm Casualty 10:40pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 11:10pm BBC News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 12:50am Reasonable Doubt 2:10am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15am BBC News

7:50am Cut the Rope: Om Nom Stories 7:55am The Oddbods Show 8:05am Ninjago: Decoded 8:20am Ninjago: Decoded 8:30am Toonmarty 8:40am Toonmarty 8:55am Drop Dead Weird 9:25am ITV News 9:30am Zoe Ball on Saturday 10:25am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:20pm James Martin's American Adventure 12:50pm Love Your Garden 1:50pm £10k Holiday Home 2:20pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:30pm ITV Racing 5:00pm The Chase 6:00pm WOS Wrestling 7:00pm ITV Evening News 7:15pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm Japandemonium 8:00pm Big Star's Little Star 9:00pm Info not available 12:45am ITV News 1:05am WOS Wrestling 1:55am Jackpot247 4:00am Eternal Glory

9:10am The Dengineers 9:35am Deadly Dinosaurs with Steve Backshall 10:05am David Attenbrough's Natural Curiosities 10:30am Nature's Miracle Babies 11:30am Killer Whales 12:15pm Rugby League's Legendary Watersplash Final 1:00pm Nigel Slater: Eating Together 1:30pm Great British Menu 2:00pm Great British Menu 2:30pm Garden Rescue 3:15pm Escape to the Country 4:00pm Scrappers 4:30pm Saving Lives at Sea 5:30pm Final Score 6:15pm Flog It! 6:50pm A Passage to Britain 7:50pm BBC Proms Extra 8:30pm Dad's Army 9:00pm Blitz 10:00pm QI XL 10:45pm Anita and Me.... And Me 10:55pm Anita and Me 12:20am Zindagi Na Milegi

4:45am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind. More daily from 7.00pm.

8:00pm Elsa the Lioness 8:30pm BBC Proms 2018 10:50pm West Side Stories The Making of a Classic 11:50pm Leonard Bernstein at the BBC 12:50am Top of the Pops Paul Jordan and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 27 February 1986.

1:20am Metal Britannia 2:50am Goth at the BBC 3:50am West Side Stories The Making of a Classic

7:35am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:05am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:00pm Catchphrase 1:40pm You've Been Framed!

2:40pm The Flintstones 3:50pm FYI Daily 3:55pm The Flintstones 4:30pm Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams 5:30pm FYI Daily 5:35pm Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams 6:25pm Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back 7:25pm FYI Daily 7:30pm Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back 9:00pm The Mask 10:00pm FYI Daily 10:05pm The Mask 11:05pm Family Guy 11:35pm Family Guy 12:05am American Dad! 12:30am American Dad!

4:40am 6:20am 6:40am 7:00am

7:45am 8:40am 9:40am 11:25am

1:40pm 4:05pm 5:55pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 12:00am 2:00am 2:30am 3:00am 3:30am

A Touch of Frost Judge Judy ITV3 Nightscreen Murder, She Wrote Classic US murder mystery drama series. Jessica Fletcher is in Japan and soon finds herself in the middle of a family dispute.

Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote On the Buses Inspector Morse Police drama based on the Colin Dexter novels Inspector Morse Carry on Cruising A Touch of Frost Midsomer Murders Endeavour Vera On the Buses On the Buses ITV3 Nightscreen aTeleshopping

5:20am French Collection 6:15am Village of the Year with Penelope Keith 7:10am Kirstie's Vintage Gems 7:15am Triathlon 8:10am Mobil 1 the Grid 8:35am Frasier 9:00am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am The Big Bang Theory 10:30am The Big Bang Theory 10:55am The Simpsons 11:25am The Simpsons 11:55am Formula 1 1:25pm F1: Grand Prix 1:55pm Formula 1 4:45pm Car S.O.S 5:45pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 6:15pm The People's Vet 7:10pm Escape to the Chateau: DIY 8:05pm Channel 4 News 8:35pm Captain America: The First Avenger 11:00pm Pain and Gain 1:30am Regression 3:20am Hollyoaks Omnibus 5:30am Village of the Year with Penelope Keith

6:10am 6:35am 7:00am 11:00am

7:50am 8:10am 8:35am 9:25am

7:00am 9:45am 12:00pm 2:00pm 4:20pm 6:55pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 1:30am 3:15am

10:30am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 12:55pm 1:20pm 1:50pm 2:15pm 2:40pm 3:05pm 3:35pm 4:05pm 5:05pm 5:10pm 6:10pm 7:10pm 7:15pm 8:45pm 9:45pm 9:50pm 11:00pm 12:00am

Storage Wars Storage Wars Motorsport UK British Superbike Championship Highlights ITV Racing: The Opening Show Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Storage Wars Cahill U.S. Marshal FYI Daily Cahill U.S. Marshal The Sting FYI Daily The Sting Cannonball Run II FYI Daily Cannonball Run II Cycling: La Vuelta a Espana Highlights Jaws

11:40am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:55pm 8:55pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am 1:00am

House Doctor HouseBusters Milkshake!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Make You Laugh Out Loud Police Interceptors Police Interceptors Police Interceptors Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Rich House, Poor House Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

5 News Before They Were Stars Gino's Win Your Wish List Celebrity Big Brother Best of Bad TV: Live and Dangerous Super Casino

The Last Samurai Justice League Atomic Blonde Fast and Furious 8 The Last Samurai Justice League Atomic Blonde Fast and Furious 8 Rambo Underworld: Blood Wars 4:55am Death Warrant

9:50am Sweet Home Alabama 11:50am American Pie 2 1:40pm Rough Night 3:25pm Top Ten Show, the 2018 3:40pm 10 Things I Hate About You 5:25pm Bruce Almighty 7:10pm American Pie 2 9:00pm Rough Night 10:45pm 10 Things I Hate About You 12:30am This is the End

SATURDAY TV

7:00am Couples Come Dine with Me 8:00am Couples Come Dine with Me 9:00am Made in Chelsea: Croatia 10:00am The Goldbergs 10:30am The Goldbergs 11:00am The Goldbergs 11:30am The Goldbergs 12:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 12:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1:00pm Volcano 3:05pm Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 3:15pm The Big Bang Theory 3:45pm The Big Bang Theory 4:15pm The Big Bang Theory 4:45pm The Big Bang Theory 5:15pm The Big Bang Theory 5:45pm The Big Bang Theory 6:15pm The Big Bang Theory 6:45pm The Big Bang Theory 7:15pm The Big Bang Theory 7:45pm Super 8 10:00pm Prometheus 12:25am Gogglebox 1:30am Gogglebox 2:35am Tattoo Fixers 3:40am Rude Tube 4:35am Gogglebox

3:00am

4:40am The Truth About Lies 6:25am Top Ten Show, the 2018 6:40am Final Score: Behind the Scenes 7:00am Goodbye Christopher Robin 9:00am Top Ten Show, the 2018 9:20am The Jurassic Games 11:00am Tall Tales From the Magical Garden of Antoon Krings 12:40pm Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 2:45pm Star Wars: The Last Jedi 5:25pm Goodbye Christopher Robin 7:25pm Tall Tales From the Magical Garden of Antoon Krings 9:00pm Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 11:00pm Star Wars: The Last Jedi 1:40am Patti Cake$ 3:30am Don't Hang Up 5:00am The Jurassic Games

6:30am Lord's Pavilion Portraits 6:35am Cricket 6:50am Great Ashes Catches Relive some of the finest moments in the history of The Ashes.

7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Live Rugby Championship 12:00pm Soccer Saturday PreMatch 12:30pm Football Wolves meet Manchester City at Molineux Stadium in the Premier League 4:15pm Gillette Soccer Saturday 6:15pm Football 9:00pm Rugby Union 11:30pm Live Caribbean Premier League T20 1:30am Live Caribbean Premier League T20 5:30am Cricket's Greatest Games

Live Caribbean Premier League T20 6:30am Lord's Pavilion Portraits 6:35am Cricket Relive some of the finest moments in the history of The Ashes.

6:50am Great Ashes Catches 7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Live Rugby Championship 12:00pm Soccer Saturday PreMatch 12:30pm Football Wolves meet Manchester City at Molineux Stadium in the Premier League.

4:15pm Gillette Soccer Saturday 6:15pm Football 9:00pm Rugby Union 11:30pm Live Caribbean Premier League T20 1:30am Live Caribbean Premier League T20 5:30am Cricket's Greatest Games

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Breakfast Match of the Day Sunday Morning Live Homes Under the Hammer Bargain Hunt BBC News Weather for the Week Ahead Still Open All Hours Hold the Sunset Money for Nothing Escape to the Country Songs of Praise Fake or Fortune?

Eat Well for Less The Deer Stalker Our Lives BBC News Regional News Weather Countryfile Fake or Fortune?

The Bodyguard BBC News Regional News Weather Match of the Day 2 Supermarket Shopping Secrets

7:30am Around the World in 80 Gardens 8:30am Gardeners' World 9:30am Countryfile 10:30am The Beechgrove Garden 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm Great British Menu 1:00pm Great British Menu 1:30pm Great British Menu 2:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 2:45pm Triathlon World 4:15pm Wastemen 5:10pm Saving Lives at Sea 6:10pm Tribes, Predators and Me 7:10pm Raiders of the Lost Ark 9:00pm Dragons' Den 10:00pm Eight Go Rallying: The Road to Saigon 11:00pm Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live 12:00am Man Like Mobeen 12:20am Man Like Mobeen 12:45am Pump up the Bhangra 1:45am Countryfile

8:00pm Simon Rattle: The Making of a Maestro This documentary provides unique insights into the working life of one of the world's most acclaimed musicians, conductor Sir Simon Rattle.

9:00pm BBC Proms 2018 Rattle Conducts Ravel.

11:00pm Arena Profile of the Nobel Prize-winning Trinidadian-born British writer, VS Naipaul.

12:00am Chuck Berry in Concert 1:00am Sings Stevie Wonder 2:00am Sex, Chips and Poetry: 50 Years of the Mersey Sound 3:00am The Secret Life of Landfill: A Rubbish History

7:10am Motorsport 7:35am Motorsport 8:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Para Swimming: European Championships 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm Peng Life 2:00pm Formula 1 2:40pm Formula 1 5:30pm Formula 1 6:35pm Car S.O.S 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Flying Across Britain with Arthur Williams 9:00pm Hidden Britain by Drone 10:00pm World War Z 12:15am 47 Ronin 2:30am The Crystal Maze 3:25am Mobil 1 the Grid 3:50am Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 4:45am French Collection 5:40am Village of the Year with Penelope Keith

Ninjago: Decoded Ninjago: Decoded Toonmarty Toonmarty Drop Dead Weird ITV News Zoe Ball on Sunday Japandemonium Ninja Warrior UK WOS Wrestling Big Star's Little Star ITV Lunchtime News Info not available Paul O'grady's Little Heroes Catchphrase Tenable Tipping Point The Chase ITV Evening News Regional News and Weather The Chase: The Bloopers Info not abailable ITV News Info not available Info not available Jackpot247 Motorsport UK

7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:10am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 8:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:40am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:35pm Ninja Warrior UK 2:35pm You've Been Framed!

3:40pm Smurfs 2 4:40pm FYI Daily 4:45pm Smurfs 2 5:50pm Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi 6:55pm FYI Daily 7:00pm Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi 8:30pm Rock of Ages 9:30pm FYI Daily 9:35pm Rock of Ages 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 11:55pm Family Guy 12:25am American Dad! 12:55am American Dad! 1:25am The Cleveland Show 1:50am Ghosted 2:15am Totally Bonkers

3:30am 7:00am 7:20am 8:05am 9:05am

4:00am 7:00am 8:00am 8:30am 9:00am 9:25am 9:55am 10:25am 11:00am

10:05am 11:05am 1:25pm 3:45pm 6:00pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 12:00am 1:30am 2:30am

Teleshopping Judge Judy Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat When vandals target a local couple, Joe investigates and uncovers a dark history Heartbeat Inspector Morse Inspector Morse Inspector Morse Lewis Agatha Christie's Marple Midsomer Murders Wire in the Blood Princess Diana: A Life After Death A Touch of Frost Police drama series.

False passports and murder draw Inspector Jack Frost and his new assistant into a tragic case of lust, greed and death.

12:00pm 7:15pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:05pm 11:10pm 12:15am 1:15am 1:20am 2:30am 3:30am 3:45am 4:00am

Teleshopping The Sweeney Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Mr. Bean Mr. Bean Cycling: La Vuelta a Espana Highlights MSA British Touring Car Championship Barcelona's European Glory Pawn Stars Cycling: La Vuelta a Espana Highlights River Monsters River Monsters The Specialist FYI Daily The Specialis Cannonball Run II FYI Daily Cannonball Run II Minder Football's Greatest ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

5:45am 6:10am 6:35am 7:00am 11:00am 11:35am 11:55am 12:50pm 1:50pm 2:50pm 4:55pm

7:55pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 1:40am 3:10am 4:10am 5:00am 5:45am

7:00am 9:15am 11:30am 2:00pm 4:30pm 6:45pm 9:00pm 11:30pm 2:00am

SUNDAY TV

Wildlife SOS House Doctor HouseBusters Milkshake!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Dogs Make You Laugh Out Loud Police Interceptors Police Interceptors Police Interceptors The Prince of Egypt Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End 5 News Worst Celebrity Pop Songs Ever Celebrity Big Brother The Bodyguard Whitney Houston: A Tragic Love Super Casino Frozen: Cryonics My Mum's Hotter Than Me! Wildlife SOS

6:10am How I Met Your Mother 6:35am How I Met Your Mother 7:00am Hollyoaks Omnibus 9:20am Made in Chelsea: Croatia 10:20am Don't Tell the Bride 11:25am Catch That Kid 1:15pm Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 1:30pm The Goldbergs 2:00pm The Goldbergs 2:30pm The Goldbergs 3:00pm Young Sheldon 3:30pm Young Sheldon 4:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:30pm The Big Bang Theory 5:00pm The Big Bang Theory 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory 6:00pm The Big Bang Theory 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:35pm The Day After Tomorrow 10:00pm Krypton 11:00pm Fear the Walking Dead 12:00am Gogglebox 1:10am The Big Bang Theory 1:40am The Big Bang Theory

6:00am Sky Sports News All the news from the Premier League and beyond 7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Total Goals 9:00am Total Goals 10:00am Total Goals 10:30am Sunday Supplement 12:00pm Goals on Sunday 1:30pm Live Renault Super Sunday 4:30pm Live Renault Super Sunday 8:00pm Gary Neville's Soccerbox 8:30pm Gary Neville's Soccerbox 9:00pm Live PGA Tour Golf 12:00am Sky Sports News 1:00am MLS Greatest Games 1:10am Football 3:15am MLS Greatest Games 3:30am To be Announced 4:00am Sky Sports News 5:00am Sky Sports News

Spider-Man Spider-Man 2 Spider-Man 3 Spider-Man: Homecoming Spider-Man Spider-Man 2 Spider-Man 3 Spider-Man: Homecoming The Punisher: War Zone

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Only passing through

Nick Horne The Rich Pick Freelance correspondent, London, England NORMALITY persists. Despite Brexit, terrorism, disasters; life does go on. The usual panic measures in response to this or that usually come to nothing much more than an opportunity for the authorities to put out a statement to the effect of: ‘See, we have done something’ and the attention of the public moves on or simply subsides.

Banality, or more simply the ordinary needs of getting ready for work or just this day’s demands occupies us. Routine, a breakfast or the main meal of the day, friends, family and hobbies remain at the centre and core of most lives.

Heroic or ordinary, we all dress in much the same way. Fashionistas will of course claim otherwise. Their string shopping bag will be iridescent and will cost many times what you or I may be willing to pay for what is really just a bag for putting our shopping in. Their watches will be limited editions made of rare and precious materials. The cost of just servicing a high end mechanical watch can be as little as €2,000 each time.

A collection of such watches is not just a labour of love or an investment; this hobby will need a commitment of more than just time!

Even the most ordinary day may be punctuated with a heart stopping moment, when you really do feel the breath of your own

CREDIT: Moncloa, Official photo

- and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

PEDRO SANCHEZ’S government allowed the Aquarius rescue boat with 629 immigrant passengers to dock in Spain.

Two months later it told the Aquarius, then located off the Libya coast with another 141 immigrants aboard, to look elsewhere. Spain was neither the nearest nor the safest port, the Spanish president Pedro Sanchez maintained.

The cynical and/or uncharitable could argue that he’s caught a whiff of the anti-immigrant miasma ramped up by Partido Popular leader Pablo Casado and wants to scoop up a few votes before they go to Farage emulators.

Spain has taken in 27,614 North Africans, sub-Saharans and an assortment of other nationalities since January but before populist politicos and their followers get their knickers in a twist regarding immigrants, it’s worth remembering that although all are happy to land in Spain, few want to stay.

Last June dozens of Aquarius adolescents staying in Alicante City tried to do a runner on their first night and admitted wanting to move on to France. Of those who stayed put, a fair number told social workers and psychologists that they left their countries to become footballers.

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Spanish know to their cost - and most of the immigrants who reach Spain via the sea or by storming the Ceuta and Melilla borders, know that life will be hard if they stay here.

Many move on as soon as possible, off to less sunny climes and destinations with a better chance of finding work and a more relaxed and munificent benefits system.

Job done THE national daily El Mundo did a neat

hatchet job on Casado case judge Carmen Rodriguez-Medel while damning her faintly with praise.

The daughter and sister of two Guardia Civil colonels, Rodriguez-Medel has often handed out harsh sentences and is perceived as Right-leaning.

Already regarded as a workaholic she apparently worked 14 hours a day on instructing the case before referring it in record time to the Supreme Court which will decide whether the PP leader was given his Master’s Degree in Autonomos Law instead of working for it.

According to some, Rodriguez-Medel is doing her utmost to demonstrate that she is tough on corruption and not favouring the PP at Casado’s expense.

Others claim that she belongs to Soraya Saenz de Santamaria’s camp and wants to pull away the rug from under the feet of the man who snatched the PP leadership from her.

Few suggest that Rodriguez-Medel is simply doing her job to the best of her ability.

A degree of certainty AMONGST other things Pablo Iglesias, the Podemos supremo who once dreamed of a

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Looking for trouble THE Partido Popular has always set itself up as the sole champion of ETA victims and Pablo Casado reacted predictably when two ETA prisoners were moved to the Basque region.

This was an insult to their victims, Casado protested.

ETA no longer exists, the prisoners in question expressed regret for what they did. They are serving their time and the victims’ associations COVITE and AVT, implacable in condemning any relaxation of ETA prisoners’ regimes, have no objection to the transfers.

But Casado continues to rant on, givi ng t he i m pr essi on t hat he does not want expiation or apologies, just revenge plus sackcloth and ashes. And trouble for trouble’s sake.

Bolivarian revolution, has a degree in Law, a degree in Economics, a Master’s Degree in Humanities, another in Communication and a doctorate in Political Science.

Say what you like about Iglesias, he has no need of a buckshee degree. columnists@euroweeklynews.com

Back to school body and the beat of your own heart. I am thinking of an ordinary man going about his ordinary day driving his employer’s lorry through heavy rain when suddenly he stamps on the brakes and through the murk and just yards ahead sees that the bridge across the chasm stops suddenly with open space and a long drop beckoning him on.

Being an alert and lucky man he does not join the dozens of souls who met their doom falling through space as the bridge collapsed beneath them. I would like to believe that the next day he went about his ordinary business, picked up the threads and went on with his life. His family and his friends will, for a time look at him and believe him touched in some special way.

Everyone will ponder on what might have been; however then his wife will remind him that summer is coming to a close. School will be calling his children to attend to their studies, so off to the shops they will go for shoes and all the paraphernalia of ‘Back to School.’

LIFE CONTINUES: Despite everything that is thrown at it.

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Fake news, hype and plain old lies Nora Johnson

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

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

PRESIDENT Trump is a leader who has inspired renewed, worldwide respect for the US. He has demonstrated strong moral principles and diplomacy.

History will judge him to have been an astute and canny politician whose altruism (a distinctive Trump characteristic) helped rescue an economy in dire straits. His understanding of the sensitive and complex nature of international relations is nothing less than amazing.

His wisdom - likewise his economic vision of the future - is a guiding light to others. Future leaders will scrutinise his tweets attempting to comprehend that visionary, mercurial magnetism that is Trump. An outstanding statesman who is vastly undervalued in these benighted times.

Yes. Fake news! (I made this all up but you get the message.)

But what about Trump’s own fake news - all his fake promises? ‘I’m going to be working for you. I’m not go-

TRUMP: Will blame someone else. ing to have time to go play golf.’ Is there any statement Trump made in the run up to the US election which he’s not blithely gone back on? Reminds me of the old joke: ‘How can you tell when Donald Trump is lying?’- ‘His lips move’ ‘President Donald Trump told nearly six times more lies in the first 10 months of his presidency than former President Barack Obama did in his entire eight-year term,’ according to the New York Times. These figures were

verified by fact-checking organisations while Trump supporters invented the term ‘alternative facts.’

But Trump’s lies aren’t the only problem. It’s the millions who swallow them ‘bigly’ who really matter. One thing you can be certain of is that whatever goes wrong, Trump and his little Trumpflakes will always find someone else to blame. ‘It’s the media! It’s the Democrats! It’s Obama! It’s Hillary!

It’s my son-in-law! It’s the CIA! It’s the FBI! It’s Comey!’ Unbelievable! (Or, in other words: ‘Infamy! Infamy! They’ve all got it infamy!’).

Finally, on a really positive note, many thanks to all you readers out there who’ve left great comments on my website about my latest thriller ‘The Girl in the Woods’! Happy reading!

Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Girl in the Woods,’ ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.net) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99;£0.99) and iBookstore.

All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity. columnists@euroweeklynews.com

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LEGALLY SPEAKING Will they pay capital gains?

Two years ago we sold our flat in Torrevieja, which was our main residence and bought a flat in Italy.

After a year we sold that flat and bought a small apartment in Torrevieja.

We are both over 80 and we now need to sell this flat and move to Cadiz to be near family. We have lived in this flat for less than a year. Will we have to pay capital gains tax or ‘plus valia’?

G C (Costa Blanca) There are three requirements to be David Searl exempt from Spanish cap- You and the Law in Spain ital gains tax. First, you must be an official tax resident in Spain, declaring for Spanish income tax.

Second, you must be selling a home which has been your main residence for three years. Third, you must be older than 65. You miss out the three-year requirement.

However, if you use all the proceeds from your sale to purchase a new main residence in Spain, you can also be exempt from capital gains tax. The ‘plus valia’ tax is a different tax, which is paid to the town hall and is based on how long you have owned the property.

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

Advertising Feature Christina Sharp GLOBELINK INTERNATIONAL christina@globelink.co.uk.

AS temperatures gradually start to head south and the peak summer crowds dissipate, autumn is a great time to take a break. If you’ve opted to stay put over the summer, you’ll be treated to less tourists and lower prices in most places if you travel this autumn. Why not escape and enjoy the vista of a new destination without the hordes and peak season rip-off prices.

Here are some of Globelink’s favourite spots to enjoy the sites and some beautiful autumn colour: Florence, Italy In truth, Florence is busy all year round, but autumn is a perfect time to visit as you not only get to appreciate the very best of Renaissance art and architecture, but also some spectacular autumn foliage.

Enjoy the natural golds and russets in the Piazzale Michelangelo, or the Boboli landscaped gardens as well as the iconic Duomo, and world famous collections in the Uffiizi Gallary. Florence is home to the finest works by Botticelli, da Vinci, Giotto’s frescoes and Michelangelo’s David.

And to keep you cool during your visit, legend has it, that the gelato was invented

Leaf it to us…

TAKE A BREAK: Autumn is a great time to enjoy a new destination. in Renaissance Florence, by Bernardo Buontalenti, so what better place to try this irresistible Italian essential? And if you want to keep it authentic, look out for the word ‘artigianale’ when choosing your gelateria, as this means your gelato is made using traditional recipes and methods.

Lake Bled, Slovenia The Julian Alps provide a magnificent backdrop to the picture perfect Lake Bled that few other locations in the world can match. Its clear blue-green waters and steepled church nestling on a tiny islet at its centre, makes this a stunning spot in autumn. The glacial lake is surrounded by

lush forest foliage that transforms into a riot of oranges, reds and browns during autumn and the intense colours are mirrored in the lake to make the view twice as magical. If you’re feeling energetic, take a hike up the hill to the medieval Bled Castle perched on a craggy outcrop close by.

Finland Often associated with snow covered winter scenery, a trip to Finland in September offers the best of all it has to offer.

The Finnish for autumn colour is ‘ruska’ and Finland is a top destination for autumn walks. With the richest variety of broadleaf trees, silver birch, pine, blueberries, lingonberries and mosses, it’s a top destination for some world class ‘leaf peeping.’

And the further north you go the more vivid the colours become. And did you know that the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis is most active during autumn and spring? So if you’re lucky, you will get the added bonus of a spectacular night sky display during your trip. See www.visitfin land.com for more information.

Finally, make sure you safeguard yourself from trips, slips and mishaps while you are out and about exploring our beautiful planet by visiting www.glob elink.co.uk, or call +44 1353 699 082. You can get covered wherever you live in the EU up to the age of 89yrs.

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YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE - YOUR OPINION Letters should be emailed to yoursay@euroweeklynews.com or make your comments on our website: www.euroweeklynews.com I READ with interest the above article in the EWN (Issue 1721). If my mathematics are correct there is a minor error.

I agree that the xe.com site shows a GBP/EUR exchange rate low of 1.12014 and a high of 1.15801. The low figure of 1.12014 was on March 6/7 which could be considered outside the ‘last three months.’

However, a change from a low of 1.1204 to a high of 1.15801 is not 0.32 per cent, but rather 3.2 per cent. I trust whoever calculated the 0.32 per cent is not involved in currency exchange!

I also found it interesting that no mention was made of the possible impact of upcoming Brexit on the 100 per cent year-on-year purchase increase, as opposed to merely a (relatively) stable currency.

Eric A Ferrel, Geneva, Switzerland

The mind truly does boggle HI Leapy, I just wanted to say how your above article is probably what a large proportion of true British people are thinking and grasping what’s going on.

Myself and my family and friends

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Brits double their money The airlines need to stop allowing drunks on AS a follow up to Jenny’s letter on the above: We have just purchased a house in Torrevieja to be used as a second/holiday home, so I’d also like to comment on a Ryanair flight that I was recently on between Bournemouth and Alicante two months ago.

The flight was almost full, and amongst the passengers were several groups of stag and hen parties, but one group of stags were a nightmare from stepping aboard to stepping off. They were very drunk before they had even sat down, they were passing bottles of spirits between themselves, spilling it everywhere and they were swearing.

The stewards did nothing to stop this! I didn’t think you were allowed to drink ‘Duty Free’ alcohol on any plane, but I guess on Ryanair they are the exception to the rule.

I should feel safe on any form of public transport be in land, sea or air, but on this flight I didn’t.

All letters by email or post should carry the writer’s address, NIE and contact number though only the name and town will be published.

A visit to the theatre

PLANE DRUNK: Not an enjoyable experience.

I am also a recovering alcoholic, so having to sit amongst drink being spilt everywhere is not very good for my sobriety, I have no issue with people drinking, but I do not expect to be put in a position where I clearly have no option but to put up with it.

It will not put me off flying with Ryanair, but maybe they should do what they are meant to, protect all passengers, not turn a blind eye…

Thanks Paul Elliott, Torrevieja Readers who have missed correspondence can see all letters - which can be edited before publication - posted on: www.euroweeklynews.com.

KNIFE ATTACK: Man shot by police at station in Spain Is this the beginning????

Doreen Nichols

easyJet cancel flight to Spain because ‘crew were too tired’ My partner is a fireman and does long shifts every week even after fighting fires all night on overnights when he’s tired. Don’t see him complaining or leaving...

Debbie Tobin

Comments from EWN online legally claiming benefits from the UK This is the only good thing about Brexit... the spongers will suffer.

Jennifer Herrick-Weatherstone

sunbeds on the beach... anyone got his number please??

Ian Christopherson

Firefighters announce indefinite strike during peak wildfire season Oh no, they should be very well paid for their bravery, God bless and total respect to them all. Sincere thanks to you all x Janet Lawrenson

Flight from UK to Gibraltar British woman in ‘too many Baby girl left in hot car diverts to Portugal due to Spanish in Benidorm’ medies in Mallorca Oh My Word. That is tragic beyond words. RIP little ‘disruptive’ passenger dia storm hits back one Take credit card details and the airline already has their passport details, take them to Court for all costs incurred. Someone’s going to get seriously hurt soon by disruptive passengers, ground them for life, they endanger a whole plane load of people each time this happens. Enough is enough.

Chris Symington

Ten thousand Brits abroad fined or prosecuted for il-

What? British press being economical with the veracity?

Gill Kerry

Irishman pays ‘homeless’ Brit for inking his name on face in Ibiza I’m there in November... bit worried about my spending money, my bird loves them expensive

are a big fan of your column.

My wife said this morning, “should we just accept the inevitable and hand over the country to them and shorten the pain of watching it happen.”

My dad was in North Africa and Italy in the war and he (in common with many many more) would be sickened by what’s happened and what’s going on in our country.

Any bets for a Muslim Prime Minister and no Royal Family allowed?

Keep up your good work, lots of luck and my best wishes to you.

James, address withheld

Val Anderson

MEL WILLIAMS: Tributes pour in after Costa del Sol loses a ‘legend’ So many great times remembered with you at Banana Beach and The Navy. So sad to see this and sending love to Sally and the family.

Ann McConnell

THIS weekend I was fortunate enough to go to the Cardenal Belluga Theatre, one of our local theatres on the Costa Blanca to see ‘From a Jack to a King’

by The Stagestruck Theatre group.

On arrival at the theatre I was offered a complimentary drink, a programme and shown to my seat. Shortly after this the lights were dimmed and we were informed to sit back and enjoy.

Well in no time at all we were transformed back to an Eastend pub in London to the year 1967 as the actors performed their parts impeccably.

It seemed in no time at all the first half was over with an excellent story line consisting of good singing and laugh out loud gags galore.

Then came the announcement there would be short interval and the raffle would be drawn, I was unlucky and didn’t win but felt I was already a winner for enjoying the first half performance.

The lights again dimmed, opening up to a scene from the recently renovated pub, three years later, as the story unfolded, keeping me laughing with the gags and entertained with the story line.

The second half drew to a close with a standing ovation from the audience.

After the finale walk down the Director Leigh Humphries stepped forward to thank the audience, the actors, the back stage staff, the sound and lighting crew for their support and commitment to the group. She then called forward a representative from The Torrevieja Alzheimer’s Association and presented them with a cheque for €3,500.

I now cannot wait until the next performance, in November, a Pantomime ‘Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood.’

So for more information or to join the group email leigh.humphries58@ gmail.com.

T J Sawkins, Playa Flamenca

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12 Rank the charge (5) 14 Prevent Ted returning to meet the Queen (5) 16 The appearance of a Republican rival (7) 19 Stick plug in this place (6)

Code Breaker

20 Window fitter not starting, being more of a layabout (6) 23 Fights led us astray (5) 24 Crane rearranged for part of a shell (5)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 8 represents T and 12 represents Z, so fill in T every time the figure 8 appears and Z every time the figure 12 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 Group of singers (5) 4 Long-tailed brilliantly coloured parrot (5) 7/19 Nocturnal lemur from Madagascar (3,3) 8 Reference points to shoot at (7) 9 Mountain top (4) 10 Not agitated (6) 13 Relating to flowers (6) 14 Wagers (4) 17 Thin or narrow (7) 19 See 7 20 Long for (5) 21 Severe (5)

English - Spanish

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE

Across 1 Cubos (baldes) (7) 5 Priests (5) 8 Uva (5) 9 Lechuga (7) 10 Eyelash (7) 11 Alcanzar (5) 12 Salary (6) 14 To finish (doing something) (6) 17 Reloj (de pulsera) (5) 19 Receipts (7) 21 Realidad (7) 22 Noche (5) 24 Nevado (5) 25 Roundabout (7)

Down 1 Hold firmly and tightly (5) 2 Aromatic plant related to marjoram (7) 3 Assess (4) 4 Small quantity of anything (6) 5 Long stick used in snooker (3) 6 Squander (5) 11 Raise (7) 12 Forgive (6) 13 Finicky (5) 15 Large beer mug (5) 16 Weapons considered collectively (4) 18 Epoch (3)

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

Down 1 See 23 2 Cangrejos (de mar) (5) 3 Esmeralda (7) 4 To jump (leap) (6) 5 To make an appointment with (5) 6 Ruibarbo (7) 7 Pastores (9) 10 Contraseñas (9) 13 Strange (odd) (7) 15 Coco (7) 16 Oración (religión) (6) 18 Peludo (5) 20 Empezar (5) 23/1 Bolsita de té (3,3)

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

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

TARGET: Average: 10 Good: 14

LOTTERY UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

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IRISH LOTTO Saturday August 18

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12

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18

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EURO MILLIONS Tuesday August 14

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25

Friday August 17

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8 12

43

24

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Sudoku

LA PRIMITIVA

Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

Thursday August 16

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Energy is low but your spirit seems to be getting power from somewhere. At times, it feels that it is almost outside of your own sphere. When tackling what is seen as a tedious task, you may not be aware that you are building something for the future, but there is much going on that will affect your future to a large extent.

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For some time, things on the romantic front have been confusing, to say the least. There are decisions that someone has to make that affect you seriously.

Romantically and emotionally, things come to a head but don’t let the wind of change blow away all that you have achieved.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) You may well feel that your business life is not going as well as you would have hoped this week.

They do say that you can’t have everything right at once.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There is something of the rebel in you this week. Even you don’t fully understand the changes taking place. You will resist any attempt to stop from expressing yourself freely. Although you prefer a peaceful time, it may be necessary to remind someone of your rights.

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1 Cantante, 4 Vago, 8 Chest, 10 Treinta, 11 Ahorrar, 12 Toys, 14 Aceite, 16 Fences, 19 Algo, 21 Ausente, 24 Sincere, 25 Beans, 26 Rosa, 27 Lavender.

1 Berates, 5 Ample, 8 Sober, 9 Awesome, 10 Respite, 11 Taint, 12 Shades, 14 Speedy, 18 Mates, 20 Optimal, 22 Trailer, 23 Nouns, 24 Doted, 25 Spartan.

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1 Cucharas, 2 After, 3 Tetera, 5 Annoy, 6 Orar, 7 Kettle, 9 Elope, 13 Ascensor, 15 Trofeo, 17 Cinta, 18 Cadena, 20 Links, 22 Sobre, 23 Asar.

1 Bistros, 2 Rebus, 3 Turbine, 4 Spared, 5 Adept, 6 Profile, 7 Elect, 13 Attract, 15 Petunia, 16 Yeltsin, 17 Cobras, 18 Muted, 19 Solid, 21 Mount.

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Across: 1 Salad, 3 Catch, 6 Lei, 8 Sapling, 9 Asset, 10 Ache, 13 Same, 14 Eager, 17 Fritter, 18 Shy, 19 Lucky, 20 Share.

Down: 1 Sell, 2 Dispel, 3 Caps, 4 Twitchers, 5 Higher, 7 Insomniac, 11 Useful, 12 Walrus, 15 Stay, 16 Byte.

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Because you are about to enter an active phase, it would be best to keep things as straightforward and organised as possible. Those around you may be less than exciting at the moment, so keep the interest going with joint activities and accepting interesting invitations.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Have you been a bit of a couch potato recently? Spend some of this week working towards a healthy mind in a healthy body.

Running yourself ragged should certainly be avoided. Seek expert advice now about a problem that just won’t go away. It will, but only with a lot of effort. Although you prefer to share your activities, this is one area that you need to concentrate on fully, so go for it alone to begin with.

QUIZ: EVERGREENS 1. According to the 1871 nonsense poem by Edward Lear, who ‘went to sea in a beautiful pea green boat’?

2. Barwick Green is the theme music to which long-running BBC Radio 4 soap opera?

3. Brighton Rock (1938), The Power and the Glory (1940) and The Third Man (1949) are all works by which English novelist?

4. First published in August 1960, who was the author of the children’s book Green Eggs and Ham? 5. In snooker, what is the value of the green ball?

6. In which long-running television western series, did actor Lorne Green play the part of widowed patriarch Ben Cartwright?

7. Name any two of the three ‘green’ properties on a UK (London) Monopoly board?

8. Named after its long-time head coach, Lambeau Field is the home ground of which NFL football

team?

9. Which British children's television series, first broadcast in January 1966, features the characters: Mickey Murphy, Mrs Murphy, Mr Carraway, Peter Hazel, Mrs Dingle, Mr Crockett and Thomas Tripp the milkman?

10. Which non-governmental environmental organisation was founded by Irving Stowe and Dorothy Stowe, Canadian and US ex-pat environmental activists in 1971?

Not a lot of people know that… there is no such thing as a green mammal. Green is a perfectly common colour for birds, reptiles, fish and insects but there are no green mammals at all. Sloths have a greenish tinge but this is only because algae grows on their fur.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Arm yourself with plenty of information about what is going on in your life at the moment. Those close might expect you to lead the way on an important matter. You need to trust your instincts more and have confidence. Think in the long term.

Those who are not considered important now could be so in the future. As you prefer being in charge, this should not seem unnatural to you.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Although you feel like going it alone at the moment, you would do well to involve someone close in your project or exercise. There is room for improvement in both your life and your health but it can be more enjoyable if shared. Expect surprises in your love life and you will not be surprised.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) It could be that you are feeling a little below par at the moment. You may assume it is because of a recent emotional upset, but it is unlikely to be quite that simple. Spend a bit of time and money on yourself for a change. Develop your talents in the realms of writing, painting and music. This need not take a large amount of time. Start with one simple project.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Despite pulling out all the stops when it comes to a certain person or project, your charm may not be working as well as usual this week. It is still a fine time to beaver on quietly in the background. A few emotional fireworks make you sit up and take notice, but try to be open-minded.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Get some rest and peace because, if you let yourself get too tired, your temper could suffer. When it comes to business get it over with so that you can spend extra time on your social life. Something important is round the corner.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Sometimes you shuffle things around to survive difficult times. The energy that this uses means that realising a dream this week could mean difficult choices to be made.

Your need to be settled makes you impatient.

Answers: 1. THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT, 2. THE ARCHERS, 3. GRAHAM GREENE, 4. DR SEUSS (real name Theodor Seuss Geisel) - as of 2016, the book has sold eight million copies worldwide, 5. THREE POINTS, 6. BONANZA, 7. BOND STREET, OXFORD STREET and REGENT STREET, 8. GREEN BAY PACKERS, 9.

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Eye on the sun WE are constantly warned about the effects sun exposure has on our skin. But our eyes are also at risk, too. And not just during the summer.

Research shows that the risk of eye ailments such as cataracts can be diminished simply by wearing sunglasses when you’re outside.

A spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) said: “I certainly think that the eyes need to be protected every bit as much as the skin from sun exposure,” And in light of record-setting heatwaves “it’s more important than ever to protect the eyes with a good pair of sunglasses.”

Research shows that the biggest risk of sun exposure to the eyes is

the development of cataracts, a clouding of the lens in the eye that reduces vision.

Cataracts are a common ailment, particularly as people age. But wearing sunglasses can help limit a progression that can ultimately lead to blindness.

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posure can also increase the risk of macular degeneration, growths on the eye, and a rare form of eye cancer, according to the AAO advisory.

Wearing sunglasses is associated with summertime fun in the sun, but the AAO cautions that the risk of UV rays isn’t limited to one season.

The organisation says that anyone serious about protecting their eyes should wear sunglasses in the spring, winter, and autumn as well.

When shopping for a new pair of shades, prices can range from a few euros to hundreds.

And while higher-end sunglasses may have a higher build quality, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re the only ones that can effectively block UV rays.

But the advisory pointed out the main focus, f o r

anyone concerned about eye protection, is the UV rating - not the price tag.

It’s also important to note that darker lenses do not automatically translate into better UV protection.

When seeking new shades, it is recommended to look for UV protection of at least 400.

Another factor to consider is that sunglasses help protect the skin around the eyes - areas where it can be hard to apply sunscreen.

The AAO advisory recommends buying oversized shades to help protect these areas as well as to cut down on UV rays entering from the sides.

Wearers of contact lenses can easily wear a pair of nonprescription sunglasses to help protect their eyes. But it’s also worth noting that many brands of contact lenses also offer UV protection.

SHADE: Our eyes need to be protected every bit as much as our skin from sun exposure.

Viral illness soars MEASLES has been sweeping Europe this year with more than 41,000 children and adults being infected in the first six months.

And according to European health advisors, at least 37 people have died so far this year.

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness which can lead to serious complications, such as diarrhoea and vomiting and an eye infection.

A new report has revealed the total number of cases for the first six months of the year has far exceeded the 12-month totals for every year this decade.

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Bite back at the mosquito bite MOSQUITO bites are synonymous with the warmer weather, and while most bites are harmless, some can cause complications.

Mosquitoes can carry diseases, although the likelihood of being infected depends largely on where you live.

Another rare problem caused by a mosquito bite is a negative reaction to the bite itself.

If you are bitten and develop hives, difficulty breathing, or a swollen throat, contact a doctor immediately.

You may not notice when a mosquito bites you, but the bump the bite leaves behind comes with a persistent itch that can linger for days.

Creams and ointments can help, but you can also beat the itch with things that are probably already lying around your house.

Oatmeal is one remedy. It can relieve itching and swelling because it contains special compounds that have anti-irritant qualities.

Make a paste by mixing equal amounts of oatmeal and water in a bowl until you have a Polyfilla-like substance. Spoon some paste onto a washcloth and hold it, paste-side down, on the irritated skin for about 10 minutes. Then wipe the area clean.

Cold temperatures and ice can reduce inflammation and numb the skin.

Don’t leave the ice directly on your bite for more than five minutes as it can damage the skin. Use a flannel or tea towel.

Honey has many antibacterial and antiinflammatory properties.

A small drop on an itchy bite can reduce the inflammation.

Aloe vera gel has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and can help to heal minor wounds or calm

ITCHY: There are natural remedies to help relief the effect of regular mosquito bites. infections. That’s why it may be a good bet for healing a bug bite, too.

Found in virtually every kitchen, baking soda can also provide relief from a mosquito bite.

Make a baking soda paste, and you can use it in a similar manner to oatmeal paste. Mix one tablespoon of baking soda with just enough water to create a paste.

Apply it to the bug bite, and let it sit for 10 minutes before washing it away.

LITTLE SUCKERS: Mosquito bites can be harmful as well as uncomfortable.

Alternatively, the juice of an onion can be applied, lemon balm essential oil or witch hazel.

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What’s lurking in our beds?

IT is so tempting to leave the chore of changing your bed sheets ‘until tomorrow.’

But as well as potentially spending the night with bed bugs, there’s a cocktail of more stomach-churning liquids lurking in your bedding that might make you think twice.

Laundry experts suggest we may be snoozing in a mixture of saliva, urine and genital fluids.

Apparently, over eight years our mattress can soak up enough liquid from our bodies to fill two bath tubs.

Warning that we need to wash our sheets more often, Mary Marlowe says that these vile liquids can quickly seep through into our mattresses.

During sleep, we continue to perspire, and body oils and soil are released. “It is possible to find saliva, urine, genital fluids, and other matter in the fibres,” she said.

And aside from smelling bad, there is a risk that if the sleeper has scratches or wounds, they can become infected.

She added that ‘athlete's foot and other fungi can be transferred from fabrics. Infrequent cleaning of sheets and pillowcases allows the fluids to seep into the pillows and mattresses, and those are much more difficult to clean than tossing sheets in the washer.’

But it’s not just bodily fluids that pose a risk. Our sheets could be lined in layers of excess skin, and it could be as much as five kilograms over eight years.

The shedded cells create a visible barrier on your mattress over time, leading to unsightly stains and discolouration on your mattress.

This thick layer of cells helps to breed dust mites, which are known to aggravate sufferers of asthma and even eczema.

This can increase two-fold if you let your pet dog or cat sleep on your bed, as half of the population admit to doing.

Cleaning your linen properly, not a quick wash, is apparently essential to avoid the ‘slightly rancid and stale smell’ that is often found when pulling new sheets from the cupboard.

Ms Marlowe advises washing bed linen at the hottest temperature recommended on the sheet label, and more regularly when unwell or when the weather is hot.

Ventilating your bedroom helps to stop the growth of mould and investing in a mattress protector can help reduce the fluid that is absorbed.

Replace your mattress every eight years, or if you’re renting, ask your landlord to replace it.

KEEP IT CLEAN: Regularly wash bed linen at high temperatures.

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LAST year the annual Pink and Blue Ball raised more than €12,000 for the Grant a Wish c h a r i t y se t u p in 2012 by designer Jody Bell and th i s y e a r, sh e h o p es that this figure will be exceeded.

The B a l l t a k e s p l a c e a t the Oceana Club on Saturday Se p t e m b e r 8 a n d y o u can en j o y a f i v e - c o u rs e lunch st a r t i n g a t 3 . 3 0 p m followed by an evening of entertainment for €75 or if you w a n t t o a t t e n d i n th e evenin g f r o m 7 p m , th en tickets cost just €25.

There will be live music during the event and those who go for lunch will enjoy a complimentary cava cocktail w h i l st t h e e v e n in g guests wi l l b e o ff e r e d an Oceana wish cocktail when they arrive.

It is a l l a b o u t f u n a n d fundra i si n g f o r a c h arity that supplies gifts for disadvantag e d y o u n g st e r s an d

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Pink and Blue Ball returns to help others s urpris e a nd c lothing de signer Jody Bell devotes a great deal of time (as well a s profits from he r bus iness) to help others.

The Oceana (Avenida La Marina 333, 03720, Benissa) is known for the quality of its food and great atmosphere and it is guaranteed tha t the re w ill be a

JODY BELL: Has produced a special charity t-shirt as a fundraiser. helps provide food for the h o mele s s an d d u rin g the Ball there will be a Grand Auction, Champagne Bucket Raffle and an edition of The Price is Right, all inten d e d to ra is e a s muc h

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Grilled tuna and prawns

by Andrew Harding THIS week I will discuss the remaining B Vitamins, where even more confusion reigns!

Vitamin B9: Folate This is converted to Vitamin B12 within the human body.

Vitamin B10: PABA Vitamin B10 was referred to as Vitamin R, but it has recently been renamed to PABA. Vitamin B11: Salicylic Acid This supposedly does not exist, but its deficiency can lead to anaemia, tiredness and a lack of appetite, some unexpected changes to the mucous membranes, and some changes in the small intestine. It is necessary for DNA and RNA synthesis.

All of the above can help the human body to synthesise this vitamin: Vitamin B12: Folic Acid Necessary for the production of red blood cells in the human body. Deficiency results in anaemia, producing extreme tiredness, lack of energy, a sore and red tongue, mouth ulcers and in some cases, psychological problems. It also helps form the neural tube in unborn babies, a deficiency during pregnancy may result

Serve with a lemon and saffron sauce. in Spina Bifida in the baby. Pregnant women should take B12 supplements or foods rich in this vitamin, (but not liver).

These foods include; liver, clams, sardines, beef, fortified breakfast cereals, trout, salmon and eggs.

Grilled Tuna and King Prawns with a Lemon and Saffron Sauce Serves 4 4 tuna steaks, skinned.

Juice from one large lemon.

2 teaspoons freshly ground black peppercorns.

1 tablespoon olive oil.

12 large prawns, shelled and deveined.

1 whole lemon, zested and juiced.

2 medium sized onions, sliced.

2 whole garlic cloves, chopped.

1 whole yellow pepper, seeded and chopped.

1 cup white vermouth.

2 cubes of fish stock, crumbled 1 pinch of saffron threads.

Salt, to taste.

4 dried lemon leaves.

4 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 4 tablespoons water.

Marinate tuna and prawns with lemon juice and black pepper for 10 minutes in the fridge.

While the tuna is marinating, prepare the sauce: Fry garlic, onion and the yellow pepper for 3-4 minutes. Add juice and zest from the second lemon, the fish stock, vermouth, saffron, lemon leaves and salt.

Bring to simmer and thicken with the cornstarch and water mix.

Preheat grill and grill the tuna on high heat for five minutes each side until cooked to each diner’s personal preference. Barbecuing is a good, if not better option, but 4 teaspoons of olive oil need to be added to the lemon juice/olive oil mix, to prevent it sticking. Repeat the same process for the prawns.

Serve with sauce.

Tip: Prawns need to be well prepared, they need to be shelled, then, using a sharp knife remove the intestine.

Tip: The tuna can be pink or raw, the prawns must be cooked until opaque, to prevent food poisoning.

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THE FLAMING LIPS: Predictable for being unpredictable.

New festival to hit Benidorm in November AN innovative new weekend festival Visor Fest has been announced and will take place in Benidorm on Friday November 2 and Saturday November 3.

Although the full line-up has not yet been completed, the idea behind the event is to present a weekend of international artists and bands that were formed in the 80’s and 90’s, but rather than being pale imitations of their younger selves, they are considered to still be relevant to today and have a very fresh and current playlist.

According to their first publicity, Visor Fest unites the musical past with the present in the city of eternal summer, Benidorm.

So far, five artists of a very different and diverse style have been announced and they are: The Flaming Lips, a psychedelic band from Oklahoma who are renowned for their music coupled with a very well-rehearsed stage show which consists of

many props, light show and special effects.

Ride were formed in the UK in the late 1980s and were part of the ‘shoegazing’ generation of British indie rock which borders on psychedelia, with the band recognised as being almost motionless on stage looking down at their shoes. In 2017 they reformed and released a new album, Weather Diaries, their first for 20 years.

St Etienne, formed in 1990 are a three-piece associated with the indie dance scene and they have been together for most of that time, although veered into movie soundtracks but are back on the indie scene, releasing their ninth album Home Counties, last year.

Chameleon Vox were formed by Chameleons’ vocalist, bassist and principle composer Mark Burgess, long time collaborators Yves Altana on drums and guitarists Neil Dwerry and Chris Oliver. Over the last five years the band has performed sold out shows

across Europe and the United States.

The Chameleons are credited as being one of the most influential indie guitar-based bands to have come out of Manchester.

Last in the lineup announced so far is British electronic duo Addictive TV who create music with a difference. It’s music you can see. This pair of VJs has produced videos for a whole range of top performers and their appearance is more likely to be called a visual event than a concert.

Taking place at the Ciudad Deportiva Guillermo Amor in Benidorm, there are many more acts to be announced, but early birds can take advantage of a special offer: Promotion price - the two days for €60 instead of €75 VIP subscription price, €135 instead of €150 Minors (between 13 and 17 years old) and people with reduced mobility €45 instead of €60.

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Get ready to party for the next four days Credit: Ayuntamiento de Finestrat

4.30pm then the traditional offering of the flower followed once again by fireworks and various traditional competitions between men of the town.

More firecrackers on Saturday morning and at 11.30am it’s time to entertain the children with a number of different activities and a Mass for World Peace.

At 6pm there is a parade with the Raffle band of

bugles and drums who are based in Alicante and then at 8pm, everyone is invited to come up with their most innovative fancy dress for another parade through the town with a final musical event at midnight with the Colors Orchestra.

Sunday sees a gentler wake-up call with recorders rather than firecrackers and children can have fun enjoying a morning of aerobics

and playing with water.

There’s another Mass honouring the festival itself and the last parade by the Tropical Band through the town. There is also one last solemn procession and the closing party at 12.30am sees Mito playing the night out.

Needless to say there is also plenty of food and drink from different stalls and bars during the fair.

Council hopes that tourists will flock to see birds

Credit: Ayuntamiento de Finestrat

PARTY time in Finestrat starts today (Thursday) and runs until Sunday with plenty of fun for young and old.

The feria takes place to celebrate the town’s Patron Saint, St Bartholomew and starts at noon with bell ringing and a parade through the town accompanied by the Tropical Band.

At 7pm there will be a solemn Mass remembering the departed followed by another parade and fireworks once it gets dark.

The evening will close with a concert by dance band Freedom. Then Friday sees another Mass, after locals run around town letting off firecrackers to wake everyone up.

This Mass will be sung by the Choral Group of Finestrat in honour of Christ and St Bartholomew and there will be a procession from St Bartholomew’s Chapel to the Church with the statue of Cristo del Remedio.

After lunch and another performance by the Tropical Band, there will be a foam party at

Enjoying the fun in Finestrat.

CHRIST THE REDEEMER: Is carried through the streets of Finestrat.

NEW FACILITIES: Created at Las Salinas.

VERY much aware of the number of people who like to discover the natural habitat of birds, the Tourist Department in Calpe has now completed work on the Las Salinas bird watching route.

Not only does the council want to be seen to be promoting the work that it does to conserve avian wildlife in the area, it also has an eye on the financial benefits of ornithological

tourism.

So far signed routes had been created in the Morro de Toix, in the Serra d’Olta, an area declared a special conservation area for birds, as well as in the ecological walking area in Princess of Asturias, located at the foot of the Penyal d’Ifac and now this new option has been set up in Las Salinas.

In each area, display panels have been set up con-

taining information about the birds which can be seen, and their migratory patterns. In Las Salinas an observatory has been created to be able to admire the birds without disturbing them.

Due to the wide variety of different birds that can be sighted in the Calpe area, this additional information for visitors will be well received.

Vetusta Morla hits the Costa Blanca HAILING from Madrid, indie rock band Vetusta Morla (named after the old turtle in the book the Never Ending Story) were formed in 1998.

It took them 10 years to release their first album but now they are on a nationwide tour, playing at some top venues, promoting their fifth album, Mismo Sitio, Distinto Lugar (Same site, different place).

They are a hard rocking band who have made

their name as festival favourites and are ideal to view in a large open air arena.

The band have two back to back concerts in Costa Blanca in September, their first appearance being at the Plaza de Toros in Alicante City on Friday September 28 with tickets costing €35.20 online and then they travel north to Gandia where €25 will buy a ticket to see them at the Instituto (IES) María Enríquez in Carrer Literat-Azorin 1.

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TECH FOR THE TIMID WHEN I make a cup of tea, my new internet kettle reports it to Reykjavik.

Neighbours were able to watch their house being burgled on their smartphone, and recent guests insisted we listen to their baby gurgling back home thanks to an online monitor. Oh what joy.

I haven’t yet succumbed to buying an internet-connected fridge which will let me know when the Nutella’s running low (horror of horrors), but it’s coming.

A new survey says the average Western home now has six connected devices, rising fast. What’s most worrying about this trend is not just that if the internet goes down, life as we know it is over, but how much stuff is connecting without us realising it.

Take that new kettle of mine (but preferably not given its outrageous price). Quite reasonably the manufacturer hopes to tap the usage data it sends to its Icelandic datacentre, to improve the product so that the next iteration will be even better.

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Terence Kennedy worries about the Internet of (unnecessary?) Things

WI-FI KETTLE: Click for a cuppa. be improved might be a moot point, but never mind the detail.

Worryingly, do I know what information it is actually sending back every time I make a cuppa?

That’s not an unreasonable concern, given those notorious Samsung TVs which were collecting their viewers’ conversations a while back.

Amazon’s Alexa recently made the news by eavesdropping on an

owner and sending the recording to a contact in Seattle. And Google finally admitted last year that its Home Mini assistant had indeed been logging and sending recordings from some owners.

At the height of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, a widelywatched interview with Mark Zuckerberg showed his personal laptop in the background - with its webcam covered by tape. And no,

Would you like a receipt?

Mike Senker In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I READ this week, that after 23 school shootings in 2018, the US government has taken major steps to make some changes.

What are they, you may ask? Well, at last they have banned something. No, not guns they have banned plastic straws! Yeah I know the environment is suffering terribly from single use plastic products but come on, for goodness sake, do something about the killing of your kids.

I’m going to let you into a little secret about me. My answer to the question, ‘would you like a receipt’ is based on absolutely nothing and changes all the time.

Obviously if I’m buying some electrical good or an item of clothing the answer is going to be ‘yes’ but for everything else the answer depends on... Well, nothing really.

On the subject of buying stuff what is it with these new plastic pen and touch screen thingies in stores and banks? It’s impossible to get anything that remotely looks like my signature. It just doesn’t feel right when you try and sign your name. Why not just use pin numbers?

I had an interesting situation this week. I was on my way home and I got a one word message from Mrs S. All it said was ‘chocolate’ so I stopped at the nearest supermarket which just happened to be Iceland. I did a quick in and out and grabbed a few assorted bars of chocolate, paid and interesting enough, in this instance, I stuck the receipt in the bag. Anyway, we were sitting down watching TV and decided it was ‘chocolate o’clock’ so Mrs S went and got a bar.

She then asked me if I had eaten some on the way home. Her reason for asking was that it had been opened and a few squares were missing. Now what do you do? Definitely not eat it! Take it back? Well it only cost a euro but then again it’s not right so we decided to return it back to the supermarket. When we took it back the manager just said sorry and immediately changed it for us. He then offered up an amazing bit of information that this apparently happens all the time all round the store. Every day they find empty or opened and half eaten packets of products - sandwiches, crisps, sweets, drinks etc. But, it’s very hard to prove once someone has left the store as the evidence has been eaten. So my advice is have a good look at your stuff as you pick it up. mikesenker@gmail.com

it’s simply naïve to think that if anyone is snooping through your webcam, its light will come on. Real hackers just ain’t that incompetent.

The so-called Internet of Things (or IoT to we sad acronymphiles) is entering every facet of our existence, and with it come any number of benefits - and risks.

The world currently has three billion smartphones, but will have 20 billion internet-connected devices just two years from now.

Experts agree the security is not yet in place for this deluge of interconnectivity. Privacy is becoming quaintly old-fashioned, hackers are going into pizza-fuelled overdrive and security watchdogs are heading for the bunkers.

Bottom line: beware what you buy if it says it’s connectable. Are we ready for everything we own to create individual mini-surveillance states which would have made the Stasi proud?

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Fatal flaw WHY would anyone want an internet-connected kettle?

Let me count the ways.

Imagine how much time you save not having to actually go to the kitchen to switch it on; the app is on your smartphone.

Tell it to boil from your commute, or while snoozing in bed. The app shows how much water it has, how many cups it will make, how much energy you’re using, and how long it will take to boil.

There’s a ‘Keep Warm’ feature which, you guessed it, keeps the water warm till you get there. The ‘Share’ feature lets you WhatsApp others to ask if they want a cuppa.

All done remotely, brilliant. Except for one fatal flaw: you still have to walk to the kettle to fill it.

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Second home buyers can expect to pay a 30 - 40 per cent deposit to secure a mortgage. For those intending to reside in Spain, you should only need a deposit of around 20 per cent. For all, first and second home buyers will need to pay fees and taxes, which is an additional 12-15 per cent.

Mortgage approval is based on combined expenses of your lifestyle and any existing loan repayments. To do this banks typically operate an affordability quote based on your net income after tax. Debt repayments should not exceed 30 - 35 per cent of net earnings. Mortgages can be arranged going through a broker or a bank directly. Beware of fraudsters who claim to be brokers - this could usually be identified if they ask for any upfront fees.

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REPORTS that Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher will be moved to a €30 million mansion bought by his wife last month in Mallorca, have been quashed by his manager.

Schumacher, 49, sustained severe head injuries in a skiing accident in France on December 29, 2013 and has been cared for at his home in Switzerland since September 2014.

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Schumacher not Mallorca bound year, confirmed that preparations had been made to welcome the German to the Spanish island.

However, Schumacher’s manager, Sabine Kehm, recently stated that the family had ‘no plans’ to move to Mallorca.

She accepted that earlier reports of the

property purchase were true, but that it was to be used only as a holiday home by Schumacher’s wife Corinna, and their two adult children.

Schumacher ’s wife Corinna reportedly bought the mansion last month from Florentino Perez, the Real Madrid president, for

Commission airs view A REPORT published by Spain’s National Commission on Markets and Competition has defended the operating model of Airbnb.

The watchdog had previously announced it would be challenging the decision of the cities of Madrid, Bilbao and San Sebastian to limit the activity of such accommodation websites.

Some of their positive aspects which have been identified by the Commission include: lower costs for those seeking shortterm rentals; a chance to earn money for owners; a boost to the economy with increased competition; and the empowerment of the consumer.

Even problems highlighted by those railing against accommodation websites, eg noise and disturbance, are played down in the report.

It even defends Airbnb from the claim that it has pushed up the price of housing, saying ‘there is no conclusive evidence,’ and that ‘a confluence of economic fac-

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In contrast to the Commission’s findings, three reports from the United States and Canada have found direct links with the Airbnb boom and the rise in house prices, as well as

the expulsion of low-income residents.

They warn of the ‘hotelisation’ of entire buildings, something that considerably reduces the traditional supply of residential housing.

Other research has highlighted the emergence of a rent gap in the expensive, densely populated and culturally desirable areas in which the accommodation companies base themselves, and the spread of gentrification.

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almost €30 million.

She purchased the property near Andratx in the south west of the island in order to holiday there with her children and friends.

Schumacher used to spend holidays on the island in the past, while his brother Ralf has also spent time there.

The 15,000 square metre estate is said to boast two swimming pools, a helipad, a gym and a huge palm-tree fringed garden.

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CREATING a beautiful and individual garden does not have to cost a fortune. There are dozens of things lying around the home that are destined for the bin, but could be put to better use.

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With the following ideas, you can literally let your imagination go wild, the funkier and quirkier, the better.

And the brilliant thing is, at least one of the following ideas will bring colour to every outdoor space, from the tiniest balcony or courtyard to the largest, sprawling garden.

The features can be made from things you have lying around, waiting to be thrown out or picked up on your travels.

Even if you are a novice gardener or not too handy with the tools, here are some DIY garden decor ideas to add individuality to your garden.

Old wellies, trainers and boots can be transformed into plantpots.

Pierce the soles with a knife or even a drill, to allow water to drain away and place your chosen plant inside.

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FLORAL FEET: Old shoes make great plant pots.

These can be placed on the floor or strung with rope.

Small gardens can be made to look bigger by hanging mirrors on walls or shed frames.

These can be super modern mirrors or a rustic battered version, depending on the style of your space.

Clean out any clear glass jars or

bottles, fill them with water, and using rope, tie them to a fence and fill them with cut flowers from other parts of your garden, or even plastic stalked versions.

If using real plants, the water will need to be topped up and changed occasionally.

Old wooden crates and boxes filled with a potted plant and even a couple of empty wine bottles looks attractive.

If you have a large, sturdy tree in your garden, and a wooden chair with arns, and three legs… why not make your own swing.

Cut off the remaining three legs and tie a thick rope around the arms. Then tie the other end of the rope around a branch capable of holding your weight.

And old tree stumps could be t r a n s f o r m e d b y p l a c i n g l a rg e flower pots on top, or a table top.

The possibilities are endless.

BOXES: Make use of old boxes and crates.

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Succulent solutions GROWING plants in Spain with success doesn’t have to mean hard work and a regular water supply.

It can be quite frustrating trying to maintain an oasis of colour and scent when the sun is at its zenith.

But there are plants that will thrive on very little water, and they’re perfect for gardening with satisfaction

in sunny climates.

Just a ramble through the countryside will show you that plants can survive anywhere.

But when choosing for yourself, there are a few fast rules that are easy to remember.

Look at the leaves. Choose ones that feel like felt, are furry, waxy or silvery in colour.

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Plant according to what you’ve got, check out where the sunniest corner is on your patch, likewise the shadiest, and use these natural locations wisely.

Mulch is an option. A layer of bark will protect the roots from the drying effects of the sun, keep in any water, and look pretty and neat into the bargain.

See what the neighbours are up to. Have a peek over the fence and see what grows best before you splash out your hard earned cash at the garden centre.

Some plants to look out for are succulents and cacti.

They’re practically impossiNOT every home is blessed with enormous airy bedrooms, but a lack of space does not have to mean a lack of comfort and style.

There are ways to create a sleeping area that doesn’t feel like you are sleeping in a storeroom.

Keep colours light and bright.

White is an expansive and practical choice for a small bedroom. It keeps the space from looking too busy or boxed in.

To keep your bedroom from feeling cold or void of personality, layer whites with different

ble to kill off, and can be ignored completely for lengthy periods. Some other succulents are Agave, Aloe, Echeveria, Euphorbia and Sedum.

Cycas are mostly stunning trees that can be grown in pots and make great architectural features. They take a long time to grow, but you can pick them up in mature states very reasonably in Spain.

Hibiscus is a pretty plant.

The tropical trumpeting flower comes in all shades, from palest pink to vibrant sunny yellow. Used in hedges, along motorways, to decorate pedestrian shopping streets and balconies and courtyards all over Spain, it’s easy to look after and gives instant flowering results. It needs less regular wa-

tering if it’s planted straight into the ground, rather than a pot.

Hypericum are squat and bushy ornamental plants with showy flowers that just keep on flowering. They’re a brilliant plant if you’re thinking rockery with some nice beachlike pebbles and stones. And they handle the heat well, as they’re protective of themselves, owing to the squat and dense shape and structure.

Kalanchoe is another type of succulent, with fat rubbery leaves and tiny clusters of showy flowers. Plant them small in pots for your balcony, into a rockery or together in

Big in style textures and white-on-white patterns. A patterned throw and chrome bedside lamps transform the room from sterile to stylish.

Most bedroom styles feature the bed by centring it on the wall. Instead, tuck your bed up against a wall or corner. The effect will create a sleep area that feels cosier.

If it feels too much like a college dorm, add a two headboard corner system to create a finished, designer look to a bedroom.

It’s a good idea to avoid large, bulky frames.

Part ways with your footboard-style bed frame and replace it with a simple modern headboard. Or forget a headboard altogether. You can decorate the space above the bed with art.

Add space to your bedroom

by paring it down to your favourite essentials. Keep furniture pieces and accessories down to a minimum.

Even better, use sleek, contemporary built-ins for additional storage. A good built-in around your bed creates a cosy sleeping nook while adding plenty of storage.

Mirrors expand a small bedroom by creating the illusion of a bigger room. Positioning a mirror to reflect the light of a window increases natural light in your space.

The easiest way to incorporate a big mirror to your space is to lean a full-length version up against the wall. No holes needed. Though, you’ll want to secure it with wall tacks for peace of mind.

If you’re in the market for a new bed, consider a bed with drawers underneath for extra

VIBRANT: Red hibiscus add a burst of colour. clumps for colour and low structure. The leaves will soak up any water and dole it out accordingly to the plant’s needs. They’re really inexpensive too - so you can go to town on a lot of them if you like without breaking the bank.

A few other varieties to look out for include: Lavender, Passiflora, Osteopermum and Yucca. storage. If space is so limited that drawers may not open easily, use decorative bins under your bed for additional storage.

Just because your bedroom is small doesn’t mean it has to be dull. Add a bold wallpaper pattern to a focal wall, like your headboard wall.

Wallpaper tends to get a bad rap for making rooms look small and cluttered, but using the right style and technique does just the opposite. Add a bold wallpaper pattern to a focal wall, like your headboard wall.

When selecting wallpaper, choose a large-scale pattern over a small, busy one. If you are renting, removable wallpaper is available.

And lastly, versatile floating shelves can work in many useful ways in a small bedroom.

These can be used for night lamps, an entry table by the door, a bookcase, space for modern colourful boxes to hold clothing and accessories or a laptop desk.

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The most expensive street-legal car in the world is the Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita, at $4.8 million (€4.16 million). It is coated in diamonds and there are just three in existence.

THE next generation of the BMW 3 Series Limousine is just completing the crucial stages on the way to serial production maturity.

There was only one possible setting when it came to driving dynamics testing and set-up runs: The legendary Nordschleife at N ü r b u r g r i n g . Te s t r u n s a t t h e ‘Green Hell’ traditionally serve as an endurance test for the drive and suspension technology of newly developed BMW models.

A particularly extensive testing programme was developed for the camouflaged prototypes of the new BMW 3 Saloon.

After all, the comprehensive renewal of the wheel/suspension, steering, damping/suspension and brakes provided the developers with a broad range of opportunities to optimise ride comfort and dynamic performance, enabling the ultimate sports saloon, for the mid-range, premium segment, to

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BMW 3 Series given a thorough test

DEVELOPMENT: A saloon with a sporty flair. mature lap by lap.

The underlying concept of the four-door model shows just how

much the development process for the new BMW 3 Series Saloon was geared towards enhanced,

sporty flair. The car ’s agility and steering precision benefit from much expanded track width, while

increased wheel camber levels offer additional potential for maximum transverse dynamics.

In terms of the engine portfolio, one particularly striking feature is a thoroughly revised four-cylinder petrol engine. It is the most powerful four-cylinder engine ever to be fitted in a BMW series production model. Yet its fuel consumption figures are still some 5 per cent below those of the predecessor engine: One contributing factor here is the further developed eight-speed Steptronic transmission.

A particulate filter optimises the emissions response of the new engine, enabling it to meet the Euro 6d-TEMP exhaust standard.

Not only is the body lighter and more rigid in design than that of the predecessor model, the same is also true of the front and rear axle in the new BMW 3 Series saloon.

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www.euroweeklynews.com A 1965 MINI COOPER S DeVille by Radford is shortly to be auctioned in the USA, and is the second of the four ‘Beatle Minis’ to be put up for sale during the past year.

Each of the four members of the ‘Fab Four’ were given a ‘fab car’ of their own as a special thank you from their manager Brian Epstein. Despite the fact they’d owned almost every icon-

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Money can buy my Mini ic car imaginable during the early part of the 1960s, Epstein bought John, Paul, George and Ringo their own customised Mini.

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of the Beatles Minis was the George Harrison version with its very 1960s graphics (and which inspired a modern MINI special), although Ringo’s Mini hit the headlines last year when it sold for over £100k, to a Spice Girl.

The latest to come on the auction market is Sir Paul McCartney’s 1965 Mini Cooper S DeVille that is on the books of Worldwide Auctioneers. Even though there is no reserve on it, it’s expected to cost more than the £102,000 that Ginger Spice paid for the Ringo version.

Paul’s Radford Mini is a top spec 1275 Cooper S in California Sage Green with Webasto roof, Aston Martin tail lights, electric windows, driving lights, wood interior and leather trim.

For Beatle’s fans and fans of the Mini, this may well be the last opportunity to pick up one of these four iconic cars. Gerri Halliwell is unlikely to part with hers, John Lennon’s is nowhere to be found, and George Harrison’s is still owned by his family.

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Premier League Preview

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City slickers march on

SERGIO SURGE: Aguero has made a blistering start to the season.

MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola said Sergio Aguero is in the best condition he has seen him in, after the striker scored a superb hattrick in a thumping 6-1 win over Huddersfield.

Aguero opened the scoring in the first half before adding two goals after the break to complete his 13th career hattrick and ninth in the Premier League.

Victory for the defending champions never looked in doubt against a Huddersfield team that have lost their opening two games.

City will travel to face Wolves on Saturday, while Huddersfield will host Cardiff.

Marcos Alonso’s late strike settled a classic in favour of Chelsea, after Arsenal fought back from two goals down.

The Blues went two goals ahead thanks to early strikes from Pedro and Morata, before Mkhitaryan and Iwobi hauled Arsenal back into contention in a thrilling first half.

Chelsea seized control of the second half, with Alonso sweeping in Hazard’s cross nine minutes from time to make it successive wins for new manager Maurizio Sarri.

The Blues will head to the Toon to face Newcastle on

Sunday, while Arsenal host West Ham on Saturday.

Harry Kane finally scored his first Premier League goal in August as Tottenham continued their positive start with a 3-1 home win over Fulham.

Lucas Moura’s curling effort was his first Premier League goal and got Spurs on the board, but a Mitrovic header levelled matters for Fulham.

Spurs and England revelation Kieran Trippier then

struck a trademark free-kick into the top corner, before Kane turned his man and placed the ball into the far corner to seal the win.

Tottenham will travel to struggling Manchester United on Monday, while Fulham will host Burnley on Sunday.

Other fixtures this Saturday will see Everton travel to Bournemouth, Southampton host Leicester on Saturday, and Arsenal entertain West Ham.

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ENGLAND and Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani has been charged with ‘conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game’ by the Rugby Football Union, after a nightclub incident in Jersey.

Cipriani, 30, was fined after pleading guilty to assault and resisting arrest.

RFU head of discipline David Barnes said: “We have high standards that we expect across the game,” but Gloucester chief executive Stephen Vaughan has criticised the timing of the charge.

Vaughan claimed the charge came despite ‘personal assur-

ances’ that none would be brought before Gloucester had completed its own discussions.

Cipriani’s disciplinary hearing will take place next week, with the date, time, and members of the independent RFU panel yet to be confirmed.

Vaughan believes the RFU’s decision to charge Cipriani so quickly was prompted by the high profile nature of the case.

“We feel that this disciplinary process has been influenced by the significant media coverage of this week’s events and other external

factors,” he said.

Cipriani was fined €2,230 after he pleaded guilty, and was also ordered to pay €280 compensation to a female police officer.

Three other charges - assault on police, larceny and being disorderly on licensed premises - were dropped.

The maverick fly-half said on Twitter he was “truly sorry… most importantly to the police” and was “mortified” by his actions.

He was recalled by England for the Test series against South Africa in June, after three years out of the squad.

the master FORMER world number one Novak Djokovic became the first player ever to win all nine Masters 1,000 tournaments, with victory over Roger Federer in Cincinnati.

The 31-year-old Serb, a five-time runner-up at the event, beat seven-time champion Federer 6-4 6-4.

Wimbledon champion Djokovic had lost the Cincinnati final to the Swiss on three previous occasions.

Victory for world number two Federer would have brought him his 99th career trophy, as well as levelling the long-time rivals’ head-to-head record at 23-23.

Djokovic will now look to take his form into the US Open, which starts on August 27, having previously won two titles at Flushing Meadows.

World number 10 Djokovic eventually broke his opponent’s serve for 4-3 before holding to

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Cipriani in trouble Djokovic

SENSATIONAL SERB: Djokovic has made history by winning all nine Masters tournaments. win the opening set.

But Federer started the second set the strongest, racing into a 2-0 lead before Djokovic fought back fiercely with two breaks of serve in a row.

The Serb served for victory on his first championship point in one hour and 24 minutes to complete a career ‘Golden Masters.’

“It’s a very special moment,” he said. “It’s the first time I get to stand with a winning trophy in Cincinnati.”

Federer was magnanimous in defeat and said: “Congratulations to Novak for your amazing effort not just this week, but throughout your whole career, it is an amazing achievement.”