Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca South 28 February - 6 March 2019 Issue 1756

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28 February - 6 March 2019

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By Tara Rippin THE clock is ticking as to whether CD Torrevieja Football Club can be salvaged as crippling debts, bad management, poor results and attendance threaten its future.

The Torry Army at its peak had a large expatriate following, and the fan club recently raised €4,000 to help the club.

Games used to draw crowds of up to 6,000, but after several years of alleged mismanagement, disagreements and more losses than wins, this figure has plummeted to around 100.

But sources close to the club exclusively confirmed this week that a group of people from ‘behind the scenes’ are currently trying to form a new management committee to ensure its survival.

In the last seven days, the committee’s three directors have resigned, along with chairman David Cruz who has been accused of causing most of the problems, leaving the club owing at least €60,000 and needing the same again to get through the season.

It has not been officially

TEAM: Some players are reportedly playing without pay to keep the club afloat. confirmed how or where funds have gone, but a group of people committed to the club are pulling together to save it.

At the time of going to press, a decision on whether to create a new management committee was expected to be made by tomorrow (Friday).

The source, who asked not to be named, said: “The problem is things which affected the club badly went on for so long, and the chairman disappeared, but wouldn’t resign until now, which meant nobody

would invest or bring in players.”

But as well as trying to pay off debts and set aside cash for the remainder of the season, those behind the bid to save CD Torrevieja have other ideas.

Club sports director, Juanjo Fernandez has contacts with clubs in La Liga, and according to sources, there is a very real possibility of bringing in new players from superior squads.

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Dragged along POLICE in Elche have arrested three teenagers for robbing a woman’s handbag just metres from her home. On resisting, the woman was pulled to the ground and dragged along the pavement by the bag’s straps.

Quality job SIXTY-ONE tourist-related businesses in Orihuela were awarded with the SICTED Tourism Quality seal of distinction last week. Tourism councillor, Sofia Alvarez praised the companies for their hard work in promoting tourism in the municipality.

Caravanning THE 27th edition of Caravanning, a two-week exhibition in Alicante on all things related to caravans and mobile homes, culminated last week with a record number of visitors of more than 10,000 people.

Van on fire A VAN loaded with solar panels caught fire last Tuesday morning, resulting in the closure for part of the morning of the A-7 motorway between Algorfa and Torrevieja. The van was badly damaged, but luckily no one was hurt.

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PATROL: Police are stationed at the Alicante-Elche Airport to try to reduce the number of thefts.

Airport thieves caught BORDER police at Alicante-Elche Airport arrested two men of Cuban nationality responsible for stealing luggage and bags from unsuspecting tourists.

The police had been stationed at the airport in an operation to help eradicate theft in the area, when they noticed a man sitting in a badly-parked car, acting suspiciously.

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WHAT should have been a lovely day trip away turned out to be one of humiliation and indignation for the 33 members of the Association of Mentally Handicapped of Alicante (APSA) and their six professional volunteers.

O n S u n d a y, t h e g r o u p v i s i t e d Torrevieja and Guardamar del Segura and everything was going well until it was time to stop for lunch.

According to the complaint lodged by APSA, the group chose to have lunch at the Cafeteria Her-

n’t long before a second man came running towards the car carrying a woman’s handbag.

Despite trying to flee, the men were detained, questioned and subsequently arrested.

The handbag contained personal documents, two expensive mobile phones and £900 cash, all of which was returned to the rightful owner, who explained how one of the men had distracted them shortly before.

“The club needs new players who can help salvage the calibre the team has had in the past. At the moment, there are players and club staff who are working for nothing to help the situation.”

A lot of hope is being pinned on the return of coaches Kiko Lopez and Paco Guillen.

Meanwhile, some members of staff have revealed to EWN that €3,000 is still owed on the club’s new Hummel football kit, while Cruz reportedly told Torry Army members that the kit was free and being sponsored by the sports brand.

It is also claimed office staff have been working every day and not been paid since August, and a fortnight ago, coaching staff reportedly denounced the club for alleged non-payment.

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No service here nandez in Guardamar at 1.30pm and sat down at tables in the outside terrace.

After taking their order, the waitress refused to serve it, alleging that they didn’t have enough drinks to serve everyone present, so the group had to leave.

An hour later, one of the disabled members of the group returned to the bar and ordered a sandwich.

This was also refused, with the excuse that the bar didn’t have any bread.

This wasn’t the problem half an hour later, however, when one of the staff members ordered the same and was immediately served without any problem.

Totally shocked and horrified by the apparent discriminatory treatment received, APSA lodged a

representative, and claims she is out of pocket.

“I don’t know how many times I’ve emailed David, rung him or turned up at the office in person asking for my wages over the last few months,” she said, adding: “Each time I have been told a different story as to why he couldn’t pay me yet and that I’d get paid soon. I still haven’t received wages for work carried out since October last year.”

The once-strong Torry Army fan club handed €4,000 over to Cruz earlier on in the season and members are now keen to know what has happened to this money.

“We are absolutely disgusted,” commented Pat Stewart, Torry Army chairman, adding: “The whole of Torry Army is gutted as we’ve always worked so hard for the team.”

EWN made numerous attempts to contact David Cruz, but was unable to speak to him.

complaint; not to receive compensation, but to make the public aware so that it never happens again.

APSA recognised that this type of discrimination is not common, and this occasion was ‘an exception,’ given that disabled people are usually ‘included and integrated into society.’

When asked to comment, the cafeteria said they were unable to take the group’s order due to lack of supplies.

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OAP sex allegation

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A 76-YEAR-OLD man was arrested in Murcia for allegedly sexually assaulting his 71-yearold neighbour, who had already taken o u t a c o u r t i n j u n ctio n against him for previous sexual harassment. The man will appear in court again this week and possibly go to jail.

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A YOUNG couple from Alicante were rescued by provincial firefighters after getting los t on a m o u n t a i n h ik e in Cabeco d’Or in Xixona. They were eventually found in good condition after they entered a private estate looking for help.

Oil loss ALICANTE Province olive oil producers have registered a loss of € 10 m i l l i o n a t t h e en d o f this season, with olive oil prices being reduced by as much as 30 per cent, mainly due to an increase in production from cultivators in Andalucía.

Bribe probe A TORREVIEJA judge is investigating whether an insolvency administrator has bribed a local restaurant applying for an arrangement with creditors, asking them for an amount between €14,000 and €17,000 in exchange for a favourable result. The administrator has denied the charges.

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ELCHE National Police officers ha v e b r o k e n u p a d ru g s gang and arrested four family member s, a g e d 1 8 -6 5 , in Aguilas, Murcia, who operated in diff e r e n t a u t o n o mo u s regions. Five firearms and 200 kilos of hashish were confiscated, with police investigating the case since August last year.

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ELCHE National Police have arrested three Spanish men and one woman from the same family in Alicante, found in possession of €10,300, €7,250 and various jewellery items allegedly obtained using a fake winning lottery scam, where victims were accompanied to the bank after being convinced of their lottery win.

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REGIONAL CENTRE: Sevilla City is the capital of Andalucia.

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Focal point SEVILLA CITY is home to some of the most impressive landmarks in Spain and it will be the focal point of festivities to mark Andalucia ’s reg io n al holida y toda y (Thursday).

Sevilla City is the capital of Andalucia. It is home to the Catedral de Santa Maria de la Sede (Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See in English, pictured) as well as the region’s Junta and parliament.

The Mosque-turned Cathedral lies at the heart of a city which has not

only been central to Andalucian history, but also to that of Spain itself.

The area was first settled by the Phoenicians. It was later conquered by the Romans, Visigoths and then the Moors who left their mark on the city with the Giralda, now the Cathedral’s bell tower.

King Ferdinand III of Castilla captured the city in 1247. A golden age followed, fuelled by lucrative tra de links w ith the A me ric a s which made it one of the most important cities in Spain.

Risky business ACCORDING to a recent study carried out by Unespa, the Association of Spanish Insurance Agencies, the probability of an Alicante Province business suffering any type of burglary is 5.1 per cent lower than the national average.

While on the surface this is positive news, the study also highlights major differences in results when considering the different municipalities within the province.

For example, business owners in Elche should feel very safe as the city has been ranked as the third safest in the whole of Spain for this type of crime, with a 45 per cent less chance of it happening.

At the other end of the scale is Torrevieja, ranked as one of the 30 most conflictive cities in the country, with a figure that is 18 per cent higher than the national average.

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A devastating plague in 1649 and the loss of American trade to other cities began centuries of decline before the arrival of the IberoAmerican Expo in 1929. The Plaza de España, now one of the city’s best-known landmarks, was built for the Expo.

Sevilla City was named the Andalucian capital on June 30, 1982, a little more than a year after Andalucia was granted its Statute of Autonomy which is celebrated today.

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Homeowners denounced A TOTAL of 22 Alicante Province homeowners have been denounced by officers from the Guardia Civil environmental protection group, SEPRONA, for urban and regional planning irregularities.

Inspections across the province were carried out using helicopters, with 31 properties being identified for further investigation.

Through the inspections, officers established whether the land was being used for its correct purpose, environmental laws were being adhered to and correct licences and

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permits were in place. During the search, it was discovered that many of the properties had been built illegally on non-developable protected land. The areas affected include Hondón de los Frailes, Pilar de la Horadada, Orihuela, Petrer and Alicante City among others.

Each case will be analysed separately, with owners facing fines of between €500 and €500,000.

Seprona has warned prospective property and land buyers to ensure they check the classification of the land they are building on first.

The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1755 of the Euro Weekly News Costa Blanca South edition, including 135 local stories.

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Reverse sentence TORREVIEJA Guardia Civil officers arrested a 43year-old Colombian man in Los Montesinos for breaking into a property and stealing 76 grammes of cocaine.

The incident took place earlier this month and a neighbour who witnessed the scene called the Local Police.

One of the two robbers was caught running away, with officers seizing the drugs and a fake gun.

Criminal police officers from the Guardia Civil in Guardamar were then called to search the property where the robbery had taken place.

Inside, they found a further 89 grammes of cocaine, seven grammes of marihuana, 303 grammes of a substance used to cut the cocaine, utensils used to weigh and package the drugs, two cars and a mobile phone.

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LICENCE LACK: Torrevieja bars and restaurants pay for their terraces, but lack licences.

NOT a single one of the 800 bars and restaurants which have installed a terrace on a public street in Torrevieja are in possession of a licence, normally issued by the town hall, giving them permission to do so.

This has come to light after a Local Police officer was called as a witness as part of a case in

which a La Mata resident has denounced the town hall for failing to take any action since 2014 against a local restaurant owner who has not complied with Public Road regulations.

The restaurant is located on La Mata’s Paseo Maritimo and apparently the owner removed a bench, palm tree and some bol-

lards, replacing them with his restaurant’s set of table and chairs.

The Local Police officer told the court that since the town hall began to charge a fee for terraces to occupy part of a public street, processing documentation and issuing licences for this type of activity has been forgotten about.

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Sewage plant work begins WORK has begun in Pilar de la Horadada on building what will be the largest sewage sludge composting plant in the province.

The plant will be constructed by two contractors Aquambiente (Grupo Suez) and Pavasal - who will temporarily unite just for this job.

An investment of €9 million is being made to carry out the work, which should be completed within six months. The facility will have two functions.

Firstly it will recycle 20,000 tonnes of sewage sludge derived from the treatment of wastewater at the various treatment plants around the Vega Baja area, together with nine tonnes of garden waste collected annually.

Subsequently, the material produced from the treatment will be used to produce agricultural fertiliser.

Phantom park FEW people are aware that Orihuela Costa has had its own road safety park for almost 20 years.

Not many people know about it because it was never inaugurated nor opened. It was built so children could go there to learn how to ride a bike and be taught road safety regulations. The park has never received a single group of schoolchildren for this purpose.

Located on the La Ciñuelica urbanisation, the road safety park was constructed on land classified as a ‘green zone’ area, hence the reason it has not been allowed to open.

The regional government has detailed numerous inadequacies as reasons to why the park cannot be used for its intended purpose, in response to constant petitions from Tomás Moreno, president of the Federation of Coastal Associations (FAOC).

Children in the area would benefit enormously from being able to use the park, not only to learn about road safety, but also as a playground.

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BRITISH Consul Sarah-Jane Morris and her team will be updating residents with the latest Brexit information and what this means for UK nationals living in Spain at two events in the Murcia Region on Wednesday.

Over 2,000 people have attended previous meetings, having their questions answered on topics including residency, healthcare and tax.

A range of experts, charities and local support groups are also represented at each event to ensure queries are directed to the appropriate specialist.

The first event is at 11am at the La Manga Golf Club, Urbanization La Manga Club, 30389, and the second at 5pm at the Restaurante Don Gomez, Carretera Calasparra km 12, Calasparra. There is no need to register beforehand and you do not have to be resident in any of

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Murcia Brexit update events

ADVICE: Consul Sarah-Jane Morris will be updating UK expats in Spain on the latest Brexit news. the above locations to attend the events.

For up-to-date advice for UK citizens living in Spain, visit:

gov.uk/living-in-spain.

The Brits in Spain Facebook page is also useful for accurate information.

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THE Crevillente Federation of Holy Week Brotherhoods and Cofradías will be celebrating the ninth edition of its Lent Gastronomy Fair, organised in collaboration with the town hall’s departments of Economic Development and Tourism.

As is tradition, the ‘Estrella de África,’ ‘Las Palmeras’ and ‘Casa Tomás’ restaurants will participate in the event, celebrated every Friday between March 8 and April 12, and whose objective is to remind people of the typical lunches eaten during Holy Week, as well as promoting local restaurants offering set menus at economical prices.

The three restaurants have prepared the following menus, each priced at €20 per person:

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Crevillente 9th Lent Gastronomy Fair

HOLY WEEK: Easter is an important religious fiesta in Crevillente.

Las Palmeras Restaurant: Starters - Assortment of Crevillente ‘Cocas,’ Champagne Salad with Raisins and ‘Ñoras’ and deep-

fried fish and prawns. Main: Rice with onion and cod or golden loin with carrot jam. Dessert: ‘Torrija of Horchata with Mantecado.’

Drinks: Assorted beverages, coffee and Muscat. La Estrella de Africa: Good Friday lunch tasting, consisting of ‘pà torrat,’ ‘Coca Crevillentina,’ garlic, cod and beans, cod croquettes and Chaplain’s salad. Main: Rice with vegetables. Dessert: ‘Panet amb figa’ and dessert of Lent.

Drinks: Coffee, Infusions, Grape Wine, Water, Beer and Special ‘Chupito.’

Casa Tomás: Starters: Toasted bread with ‘Pipes i Carasses,’ cod croquettes and octopus fry. Main: Chickpea stew with cod or sea bass. Dessert: ‘Torrijas.’

Drinks: Assorted beverages and coffee. Holy Week is an important event in Crevillente since it was declared of International Tourist Interest in 2011.

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Club donates THE Table Tennis Club in La Marina donated a total of €500 to their local Alzheimer’s Foundation (AFA) last week. The cheque was presented by Pedro Garcia AFA’s president, Beatriz Fernandez Barnaquel. The Table Tennis Club, founded by the late Brian O’Reilly, has donated €8,500 to local charities since its inception. The Club meet every Friday between 1pm and 5pm at the La Marina Social Centre. New members are welcome.

Technological Torrevieja TOMORROW (Friday) will see the first edition of ‘Torrevieja Tecnologica,’ a pioneering event showcasing the latest in new technology.

This innovative event, t h e l a rg e s t o f i t s k i n d o n a regional basis, is being held at the Palacio de Dep o r t e s i n To r r e v i e j a b e tween 10am and 10pm.

Yo u t h c o u n c i l l o r, Vi c tor Ferrandez, explained in a press conference that the event is a bigger and

better version of the former Expo Juventud.

There will be a total of 30 stands where entities linked to the technology world and students from local universities will offer information and give demonstrations in all things technology-related, including a humanoid robot which can interact with the public, a drone exhibition and the latest in videogame development.

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May Fair THIS year, Torrevieja’s popular Feria de Sevillanas de Torrevieja, or the May Fair, as it is more commonly known, will take place between May 8-12.

Councillor for Fiestas, Domingo Perez, has announced there will be 23 participating ‘casetas,’ five less than in 2018.

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Pay up FIFTEEN cleaners at Torrevieja’s municipal retirement home are striking indefinitely due to late payment of wages owed by the management company in charge.

More than 600 cleaners employed by Netalia Servicios Integrales y Raspeig have been affected in the whole of Alicante Province.

Sad loss THE Elche Children’s Care Home are deeply saddened to have learned that their friend Susan Reader passed away suddenly at home last week.

Susan had been a loyal supporter of the ECCH for many years, raising thousands of euros for the children, Susan will be dearly missed by her many friends within the charity, who would like to send their sincere condolences to Susan’s family.

TORREVIEJA’S hospital Quironsalud has signed an agreement with the Association of Relatives and Patients with Cancer of Torrevieja (AFECANCER), to collaborate in different activities for patients undergoing some type of treatment as a result

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CONDOLENCES: ECCH loses a dear friend.

Age Concern agenda AGE CONCERN in Costa Calida will be holding a coffee, cake and chat morning a t t h e D r o p - i n C e n t r e o n We d n e s d a y, from 11am to 1pm.

Ladies Evening will take place the same day, with the Welcome Group at Mariano’s Restaurante, Camposol A. This will be a chance to go and see the fabulous outfits on sale which will be modelled by the group’s very own catwalk stars. Doors open at 7.30pm.

Ti c k e t s a r e p r i c e d a t € 5 a n d c a n b e purchased from the Welcome Group, who will be at Mariano’s on Saturday, from 1pm - 2.30pm.

Health partnership of a cancer diagnosis.

Among the different benefits offered to AFECANCER members, is free access to group therapy given by hospital professionals, which is

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aimed at patients with cancer or who have overcome it and their families, as well as discounts on nutritional packages for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiothera-

py treatment, consultations and diagnostic tests.

AFECANCER is an entity formed by people who have had a direct relationship with the cancer disease and who wish to invest their effort in helping those currently suffering from it.

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NEWS EXTRA Wind power increases A TOTAL of 23,484 megawatts of power was generated by wind turbines in Spain in 2018, an increase of 392mw or almost 1.7 per cent on 2017 levels according to the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE).

Flu cases THE amount of flu cases in Spain stood at 158.1 per 100,000 inhabitants from February 11 to 17, according to the Carlos III Health Institute which showed a decline in infections which peaked in January.

Fruit threat SHARP swings in temperatures in Huelva Province are damaging strawberry crops there, the Phytosanitary Alert and Information Network of Andalucia (RAIF) said, adding large amounts of fruit had been thrown away as a result.

Brit Benidorm holiday death THE son of an 81-year-old British woman claimed a holiday company failed to give proper support to her after she fell from a wheelchair in Benidorm and died days later.

Craig Deegan, son of Christine O’Hagan, told B ritis h med ia h is mo the r broke her hip and fractured her skull after falling from her wheelchair in January.

She fell the day before she was due to return to Britain and died at around 6.30am on February 1.

Deegan said staff on the TUI customer helpline were unable to help his m o t h e r a n d t h e f a m i l y, telling them there was no one available to speak Spanish.

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Not-so-funny money TWO unconnected prosecutions for trying to pass counterfeit notes reach the Castellon High Court this week.

The first case involves a man who in 2017 paid for drinks in a bar in the capital, Castellon de la Plana, with a forged €20 note. He tried to repeat the operation with another false €20 note the following night, but was detained and now faces a seven-year prison sentence.

The following day sees the trial of three men who in 2015 answered a Castellon small ad, offering a €250 iPhone which they paid for with five counterfeit €50 notes.

Each now faces a sentence of two-and-a-half years if found guilty.

Pollution-free cars by 2040

CLAIMS: Mrs O’Hagan was pronounced dead at around 6.30am on February 1. said: “Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Ms O’Hagan at this v e r y s a d t i m e . We a r e i n

direct contact with her family to address their concerns and offer our support.”

SPAIN’S Ecology and Energy Minister has drawn up plans to make all new cars emissionfree by 2040 to help make the country carbon neutral by the middle of this century.

Teresa Ribera’s plans come as EU countries were required to send their proposals for combating climate change to Brussels last week.

The minister said there was no reason to delay a debate about how to cut pollution in

Spain. “I am convinced that this would be approved regardless of who is in government, and that it would have broad support from all Spaniards and political groups,” Ribera said.

The measures were announced less than two weeks before the Cortes dissolves ahead of a snap general election on Sunday April 28.

They are unlikely to be approved before voters go to the polls.

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TORCHED: The blaze broke out in Cantabria (file photo).

Wildfire arrest GUARDIA CIVIL officers in Cantabria have arrested the head of a Civil Protection volunteer group in connection with a wildfire which torched more than 150 hectares of forest and scrubland.

Cesar Garcia, the mayor of Ramales de la Victoria where the fire took place, said the 26-year-old would be suspended fol-

lowing his arrest.

A court has since charged and bailed the suspect who denied any wrongdoing.

The fires began on the night of February 17 to 18 in the Sierra de la Alcomba.

They burned for five days and members of the Military Emergency Unit were sent to help put them out.

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BREXIT BRIEF

Court challenge A BRITISH expatriate pro-Remain group’s head said she is ‘very disappointed’ after Britain’s High Court refused an appeal over Leave groups breaking electoral spending rules during the 2016 referendum campaign.

Sue Wilson, head of Bremain, said hearings at the Court of Appeal had shown there was a need to review the 2016 referendum result.

Wilson is the lead claimant of the UK in EU Challenge, a legal appeal launched with backing from expatriates in Spain, France and Italy.

“We still believe another referendum is likely and hopefully this will be conducted in a fair, legal and honest manner under increased scrutiny,” Wilson said. The Court of Appeal’s Lord Justice Hickinbottom and Lord Justice Haddon-Cave ruled in favour of an earlier decision not to permit an appeal.

The court heard from Jessica Simor QC, acting on behalf of the claimants, that it was unreasonable for Prime Minister Theresa May to proceed with Article 50. It comes after an Electoral Commission referred Leave campaigns to police after finding they spent more than the legal limit during the 2016 campaign.

Month to go

By Joe Gerrard EU officials said recent meetings with Britain’s prime minister have been constructive, while concern over a no-deal Brexit continued to plague Westminster politicians ahead of Withdrawal Day a month tomorrow (Friday).

A spokesperson for European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said ‘good progress’ was made in talks with Theresa May in Egypt. They met on the sidelines of an EU League of Arab States summit in Sharm El Sheik which ended on Monday.

Separately, Spain’s Foreign Minister Josep Borrell said officials in Brussels were drawing up a Brexit Accord to convince British MPs to back the Withdrawal Agreement.

The document is a legal text which offers assurances on the Northern Irish backstop, a sticking point for many British politicians. But it did not mean the EU would renegotiate the Brexit deal itself, Borrell said.

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BREXIT EXTRA Medicine planning BRITAIN’S government has set up a hub in Belgium to stockpile medical supplies to ensure no shortages in the NHS if Britain leaves the EU without a deal on March 29.

Flight waits

CLOCK TICKING: May and Juncker have met for talks.

Conservative MPs Anna Soubry, Heidi Allen and Sarah Wollaston and their defection to the new Independent Group rocked May’s party last week.

All left in protest over the government’s handling of Britain’s departure from the EU, and have pledged to back parliamentary efforts to rule out a no-deal.

A further three Conservatives, Margot James, Richard Harrington and Claire Perry, have also threatened

to quit the party unless a no-deal is ruled out. They and others have called for Brexit to be delayed if MPs reject May’s deal.

Opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said his party would now back a second referendum if the deal is voted down. It came as Parliament debated Britain’s exit strategy going forward yesterday (Wednesday).

May has said she will once again put her deal to Parliament on Tuesday March 12.

HOLIDAYMAKERS travelling from Britain to Spain could be made to wait five hours or more at airports in a no-deal Brexit scenario, according to a study from consumer group Which? adding Alicante would likely see the longest delays.

Study funds SPAIN’S Secretary General of Universities Jose Manuel Pingarron has called for calm after other EU countries told Erasmus students to consider studying in countries other than Britain due to uncertainty over funding in a no-deal scenario.

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First Iberian lynxes of 2019 CREDIT: lynxexsitu.es

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THE Captive Breeding Centre ‘El Acebuche’ in the Doñana National Park has welcomed the first three Iberian lynxes of the year in Huelva.

Madroña and Juglans are the first couple to breed this season, giving birth to three healthy lynx kittens.

With a total of 26 breeding pairs, it has been estimated that between 36 and 48 kittens will be born throughout the year.

The next birth is expected to take LYNX BIRTH: First in Spain this year. place this week in La Zarza de Granadillive camera and real-time footage of the mothla, Badajoz. er and kittens can be watched here: http://lynx The birth which was able to be followed at exsitu.es/directo.php. the weekend through the Lynxexsitu website’s

Gaming measures A NEW law has been passed in the western Spanish region of Extremadura which regulates for the first time, the distance between gambling venues and schools.

The new regulations mean no bookmaker or casino can be opened less than 300 metres from a school or college and a minimum of 250 metres from another gambling outlet. But political parties Podemos and PP have argued the decree law is ‘too late,’ as it will not be ‘retroactive’ and therefore will not affect the 114 betting shops and casinos which already exist in 38 Extremadura localities.

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Prison terms for rescuing a ruin MORE than 1,000 people demonstrated in Madrid after a Guadalajara group were sentenced and fined for rebuilding a deserted village.

Six members of Fraguas Revive received 18-month sentences from the Guadalajara High Court. They must also pay a €16,830 fine for restoring Fraguas, which was abandoned 50 years ago, as well as €30,000 to demolish what was constructed since 2013.

“Rural occupation is the solution,” the Madrid crowd chanted, referring to official concerns about the declining population of country areas throughout Spain.

Fraguas Revive spokesman Isaac Alcazar explained the group were not repopulating an abandoned village ‘but one that was expropriated.’

Credit: Asociación de Repobladores de la Sierra Norte de Guadalajara

REPOPULATION: People have been reclaiming Fraguas.

Fraguas has belonged to the regional government of CastillaLa Mancha since 1969 when its inhabitants were forced to leave their homes and 1,134 hectares of local land were catalogued as ‘uncultivated land for public use.’ In 2011 it was included in

the Sierra Norte National Park.

The group intend to appeal to the Constitutional Tribunal, said their lawyer Erlantz Ibarrondo.

“There is no legislative certainty which condemns Fraguas’ occupation and reconstruction as the Guadalajara court has done,”

he maintained.

“But if the Constitutional Tribunal does not admit the appeal, the regional government will once more have the opportunity of continuing to destroy the project or initiating dialogue,” Ibarrondo said.

Echoes of now A WRITER from Madrid has said his first period crime novel has echoes of current Spanish politics.

Javier Alonso Garcia-Pozuelo, who has been touring Latin America to promote La Cajita de Rape (The Snuff Box in English), said Spain’s current political landscape resembled that of 1861.

His story is set in that year and follows Inspector Benitez who is tasked with cracking a murder case while navigating the politics of the period.

Garcia-Pozuelo said attempts to create a centrist, liberal party in the 1860’s mirrored current prime minister, Pedro Sanchez’s efforts to place himself at the head of contemporary Spanish progressivism.

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Body in food containers A SON was arrested by Spain’s National Police after officers found the body of a dismembered woman in her home in Salamanca.

Police officers went to the address to investigate after reports were made by the woman’s friend who hadn’t seen her in over a month.

Once inside the home the woman’s dismembered body was found inside plastic food containers.

THREE men have been jailed for up to 15 years for sexually assaulting a woman, aged 18 at the time.

A 29-year-old identified as Ricardo, who reportedly had a sexual relationship with the victim previously, took her to his flat in Collado-Villalba near Madrid, with two other

ARRESTED: The victim’s son.

Officers arrested the victim’s son. According to sources reported by Spanish press, the

Gang sex assault men in March 2015.

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son admitted to eating parts of his dismembered mother and also feeding them to his dog.

press, the court heard he forced her to give him and his two friends oral sex despite being aware she didn’t want to.

Ricardo and one of the men, Martin, were jailed for 15 years, and the third defendant, Miguel Angel, was sentenced to 14 years.

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Safe to cross A PEDESTRIAN crossing which has been dubbed ‘possibly the safest in the world’ on social media can be found in Spain.

Not only does the road come to an abrupt dead end immediately after the crossing, but it is also protected by bollards on the approach.

The ultra-safe crossing can be found in Elba on the Costa Blanca, and if anybody has the misfortune to be hit on the crossing, they must be the unluckiest person in the world!

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SAFEST CROSSING IN THE WORLD?: In Elba on Spain’s Costa Blanca. Inset: The ‘stop’ sign in the Canary Islands.

The road revelation comes in the same week as the most unlikely ‘stop’ sign was revealed in Firgas

i n Gr an Canar i a, wher e a palm tree blocks the road between the metre-high letters and the stop line.

Allen movie in Spain FILMMAKER Woody Allen looks set to start shooting his latest movie in Spain this summer, with producers scouting locations in the Basque city of San Sebastian.

The actor, writer and director has teamed up with Spanish production company Me-

diapro, having previously worked with the firm on the Spain-set romcom Vicky Cristina Barcelona, starring Penelope Cruz.

He also partnered with Mediapro on his highest grossing film to date, Midnight in Paris.

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Gang plan SPAIN’S Interior Ministry has released n e w g u i d e l i n e s f o r t a c k l i n g o rg a n i s e d c r i m e w h i c h i n c l u d e t a rg e t i n g t h e e c o nomic and financial structure of gangs.

Ministry officials said their National Strategy against Organised and Serious Crime for 2019 to 2023 updated previous guidelines drawn up in 2011.

Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said the new guidelines allowed police to adapt to changes in gangs’ strate-

gies and organisation.

“Organised crime has one of the largest negative impacts on modern society due to its transnational character, its flexibility and ability to adapt to obtain illicit earnings,” the minister said.

The guidelines are designed to help police hinder the activities of gangs and curb the creation of new ones. They also provide a new framework for international co-operation.

Working for equality SPAIN’S Secretary of State for Sports has said her country is seeking to promote equality among athletes in Latin American while at a summit in Uruguay.

Maria Jose Rienda said her and officials from Latin American countries had discussed getting more women into sports at the summit. The push would take place under the Ibero-American sports Committee, Rienda added.

The Secretary of State said she hoped the committee would be able to promote the values of equality in sport.

Rienda, who is also head of the High Council of Sports, said equality in sports would lead them to becoming more reflective of society as a whole.

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EU blocks far-right event THE head of the European Parliament has blocked an event organised by extreme-right and neo-fascist groups in Brussels.

Antonio Tajani pulled Monday’s event, called The Future of the True Patriotic Forces in Spain for Unity and Freedom, on the previous Thursday. The extremeright Democracia Nacional party and the neo-fascist Falange organised the event.

Tajani said he made the decision to ensure security and order were maintained and to protect the ‘dignity’ of the European Parliament. Democracia Nacional said: “Despite the veto of the European Parliament president of our freedom of expression, pushed by a separatist tatrum, our party will still hold the event in Brussels.

The decision was taken after Spanish MEPs from the leftist Izquierda Unida (IU) and proCatalan independence parties

PULLED: The groups were due to meet at the EU Parliament. wrote to Tajani calling for him to stop it from taking place.

MEPs also noted Spain’s Supreme Court jailed Pedro Chaparro, Democracia Nacional’s president, for his part in an attack on the Catalan Blan-

querna Cultural Centre in Madrid in 2013.

It comes after Tajani blocked an event where former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont was due to appear citing security concerns.

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Deals to control migration SPAIN has made deals with tw o A fric a n c ountrie s to help improve cross-border co-operation on irregular migration.

Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said Spain and Ghana had agreed to help each other control migratory flows.

Madrid and Rabat have a ls o s truc k a de a l w hic h will allow Spanish coastguards to dock in Morocco and leave migrants picked up in the M e dite rra ne a n there, government sources said.

Grande-Marlaska said the agreement with Ghana came

NEW PACTS: The deals are designed to control migrant flows. a s Spa in a ims to s trike s imila r de a ls w ith othe r sub-Saharan African countries.

Interior Ministry officials a re due to hold me e tings with their counterparts from Gambia, Guinea and Cote d’Ivoire in the c oming months.

Spa nis h gove rnme nt sources said their agreement

with Morocco would allow coast guar ds t o assi st t he Nor t h Af r i can count r y’s navy with migrant rescues.

Spai n’s gover nm ent i s aiming to cut the number of irregular migrant arrivals by half after Interior Ministry f i gur es showed al m ost 64,300 came to the country in 2018, breaking previous records.

It comes as Fabrice Laggeri, director of the EU’s Frontex border agency, said the continent was no longer facing crisis levels of arr i val s l i ke t hose seen i n 2015.

“We can see that there is pressure, but we no longer have a pressing crisis of irregular migrant arrivals,” Laggeri said.

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EVICTION RALLY: Activists faced off against police in Madrid.

Activist eviction arrests

By Joe Gerrard NATIONAL POLICE officers have arrested at least seven people in connection with an attempt to stop four families, including one elderly widow, being evicted from their Madrid homes on Friday.

Officers were sent to Calle Argumosa after activists gathered to prevent the eviction of residents including widow Pepi Santiago, 65, and her children aged 27 and 28. Another resident of the building named only as Rosi was also evicted along with two other families.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said

politicians should work to end the housing ‘drama’ in Spain.

Human Rights NGO Amnesty International said it was following the evictions with concern.

Authorities have been attempting to evict them for months after the building’s owner said they were hiking rents from €400 to €1,700 a month, according to the Madrid Tenants Union.

Madrid City Council said two of the families would be rehoused in a boarding home while one would be put up in a hotel. A fourth is set to live with relatives while homes are found for the long term, the council said.

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Dead dad’s permit POLICE in Spain are investigating a man, who it is claimed used his father ’s disabled parking badge; despite his dad having passed away ‘years ago.’

Authorities in Valladolid say the man used the card to

park in spaces which were reserved for people with disabilities.

The offence could carry a fine of €200.

The man also faces charges for the falsification of documents.

Customer shootout POLICE are looking for a man in Vigo who shot at a waiter when told the bar was closing. Although in early hours of the morning, the man went to his car and returned with a gold-coloured pistol which he fired at the façade. The bullet shattered the security-glass windows while alarmed clients inside the bar hid under the tables.

Though the bullet missed the waiter he was injured by flying glass and required medical attention.

Brexit: Driving abroad is changing

By Mark Nolan

ALTHOUGH much of the situation still remains unclear, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) of the British government has issued a stark warning for drivers to get ready now for any impending changes.

For example, if you hold a UK licence and are driving in a European country, then you will have to satisfy the requirements set aside for the country you intend to drive in.

For example, according to the DVSA, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on March 29, you might need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in EU and the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).

After Brexit, in the event of no-deal, you will need a ‘1949 permit’ to drive in Spain, Iceland, Malta and Cyprus on holiday.

These International Driving Permits (IDPs) can be obtained from Post Offices in the UK.

You may also need to update your vehicle’s insurance documents, by ensuring you have a ‘green card’ accompanying your existing paperwork.

Green cards are an international certificate of motor insurance. If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, drivers may need a green card as proof of third party motor insurance.

You should contact your insurer for more information and to get a card.

In addition, from March 29, if the UK leaves the EU with no deal, you may need to display a GB sticker on your vehicle, even if you already have an EU standard number plate which features the EU flag with the GB label, that will not be sufficient.

Want to know more? The UK government’s Brexit website has information and updates on everything you should do to prepare: Brexit.nhttps://euexit.campaign.gov.uk.

You can also register for alerts and further information about Brexit at the website https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prepare-to-dri ve-in-the-eu-after-brexit#stay-informed.

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VATICAN BACKING: Franco (inset) is buried in the Valley of the Fallen.

Vatican backs Franco move THE Vatican has written to the Spanish government confirming that it will not oppose their plans to move the body of Spain’s former dictator Francisco Franco from a Catholic mausoleum.

A spokesperson for the Holy See said its Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin wrote to Spanish deputy prime minister Carmen Calvo to repeat the church’s position on the exhumation. The ruling left-leaning Par-

New ocean group

tido Socialista (PSOE) made the exhumation of Franco from the Valley of the Fallen one of its flagship policies after taking power in June.

It comes as the government formally approved the move at a cabinet meeting last month. Franco’s family are set to choose the new burial site of the former dictator, with their proposal to inter his remains in Madrid’s Almundena Cathedral ruled out by the government.

SPAIN has created its first Oceanographic Observation Committee (CEOO) which is set to co-ordinate the country’s monitoring of surrounding seas.

CEOO is made up of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO), the country’s Port Authority, the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) and eight regional entities.

The University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, one of the institutions involved, said: “There has not been an organisation in Spain to co-ordinate ocean observation across the whole field.”

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Five things you may not realise about UK inheritance tax As inheritance tax revenue continues to soar for the UK Treasury year-by-year, it seems more families are getting caught in the net. For expatriates, it can be especially difficult to know where you stand with UK inheritance tax. With rates at 40%, it pays to understand your position and what you can do to minimise exposure for your heirs.

1. You could still be UKdomiciled Even after many years of living abroad, you could still be considered UK-domiciled, bringing you into the firing line for inheritance tax. This could be the case, for example, if you still hold UK assets or show intentions to return one day.

While it is possible to adopt a domicile of choice in Spain by severing all ties with the UK, domicile law is extremely complex and you need to keep up-to-date with changing rules.

For the best outcome here, seek specialist, personalised guidance.

By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks 2. It affects UK assets and potentially your worldwide estate For UK domiciles, UK inheritance tax applies to your worldwide estate.

Even if you are not UKdomiciled, any British assets attract UK inheritance tax, now including UK residential property owned through a corporate structure (‘enveloped’).

3. A new relief was recently introduced…

Previously the only available inheritance tax relief was a

£325,000 nil-rate band (£650,000 for couples). But since April 2017, the ‘residential nil-rate band’ or ‘family home allowance’ has provided extra relief when passing on a main home to direct descendants.

Starting at £100,000, the tax-free threshold rises each year until it reaches £175,000 in 2020/21. It will then track inflation. As with the standard allowance, you can transfer any unused balance to your spouse/civil partner, making a total potential threshold for a couple of £1 million by 2020/21.

4. …but it has limitations To be eligible for the allowance, the property must be recognised as your main home you must have lived in it at some point. It is only available on one property that is passed directly to children or grandchildren. Homes owned indirectly through certain trusts, for example, may not qualify.

Estates worth over £2 million have a lower threshold, and those valued over £2.25 million (in the 2018/19 tax year) are not eligible at all. Note that your entire estate is counted here, not just property.

5. Your home could tip you over the threshold Residential property accounts for more than a third of a typical estate liable for inheritance tax. As house prices have risen, so has the number of estates that fall outside the tax-free thresholds - and the amount payable. If, for example, combined assets exceed the £2.4 million value threshold for the property relief in 2020/21, the £175,000 allowance could be replaced by a £70,000 inheritance tax bill.

Additionally, the standard relief - frozen at £325,000 since 2009 - has not kept pace with inflation in the way that the value of property or other assets has.

However, there are ways to mitigate UK inheritance tax.

Expatriates can use Spanishcompliant investment structures or trust arrangements, for example, or acquire a domicile of choice overseas. An adviser with specialist, cross-border expertise can help you establish your domicile status and how UK inheritance tax interacts with Spanish gift and succession tax.

With good estate planning, you can structure your wealth to take advantage of all reliefs available and ensure your legacy ends up in the right hands without leaving your heirs an unnecessarily large tax bill.

Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; individuals should seek personalised advice.

Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com.

THE WEEK IN POLITICS

By Joe Gerrard ATTENTION is increasingly turning to the bumper election months of April and May, with parties preparing to fight over councils, parliament and everything in between.

The task for the mainstream left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) and conservative Partido Popular (PP) will be to show they are still the leading forces on the political scene.

For others, such as the insurgent far-right Vox, the votes are a chance to make further inroads into Spanish institutions.

Young parties such as the centrist Ciudadanos and leftist Podemos will be hoping to build on previous gains. On the flipside they may have to try to hold onto what they already have.

The balance of power in local councils, provincial authorities, regional assemblies, the Cortes Generales and the European Parliament are all at stake.

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HIGH STAKES: Control of Congress is up for grabs.

April 28’s general election is two months away as of today (Thursday). What happens in the meantime could lead to tectonic shifts in Spain’s political terrain.

Current opinion polls give the ruling PSOE a slim lead over the opposition PP. According to one from GAD3 for the ABC newspaper, the former would win 122 seats to the latter’s 97 (see poll tracker).

Neither comes close to the 176 seats needed to form an absolute majority in the Congress of Deputies lower house.

Both would still fall short if they agreed to work with their natural allies, Podemos in the case of PSOE and Ciudadanos for the PP. Rightwing parties could come within spitting distance of power if they copy and paste their arrangement in Andalucia onto the Cortes.

A coalition between the PP and Ciudadanos with Vox’s backing clinched them a majority in the Andalucian Parliament after December’s elections.

The GAD3 poll gave Vox 23 seats, meaning the three together would fall a handful of seats short of a majority.

But that could pose problems for Ciudadanos, whose progressive image risks being tarnished by its association with the anti-immigration and eurosceptic Vox. The only chance that Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has of staying on is if he works with smaller, regional parties after the election.

Gains would leave him more wiggle room, but essentially in the same position as he is now. His potential future partners sank his budget, sparking the election in the first place.

Pact vote MEMBERS of a leftist party are set to be balloted on whether to continue working with their allies after the united front between them has come under increased strain.

Izquierda Unida (IU) is due to hold the vote on whether to continue under an umbrella group with Podemos, including whether to continue pooling their election candidates.

The result is due on Tuesday March 12, three days before the deadline to register coalitions with Spain’s Electoral Board.

It follows a rupture in IU-Podemos pacts in Navarra, Murcia and Asturias for regional elections on Sunday May 26.

A breakdown of the leftist united front could lead to a split in the leftwing vote which could hand victory to rival parties.

The IU’s decision to ballot its members on the pact follows disappointing results for the alliance’s incarnation in southern Spain, Adelante Andalucia. The December 2 regional election saw the group lose three seats and receive 5.6 per cent less than Podemos’ and IU’s combined total compared to 2015.

A continuation of the pact would make electoral sense, but December’s result may lead IU members to call time on it.

Poll tracker: Partido Socialista (PSOE): 28.9 per cent, 122 seats Partido Popular (PP): 23.2 per cent, 97 seats Ciudadanos: 16 per cent, 53 seats Unidos Podemos: 14.4 per cent, 29 seats Result: PSOE largest party, no overall control.

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‘Fake’ cancer drug

DRUG WARNING: The medication is being sold in Europe (file photo).

A FAKE drug made to look like cancer medication is being sold in Europe and the Americas, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned.

The WHO said the fake drug was being sold in packaging similar to iclusig. The medication, which contains ponatinib, was developed to fight types of leukaemia.

The fake medication has no active ingredient other than paracetamol and is highly dangerous, WHO officials said.

Michael Deats, leader of the vigilance group on fake medicines at WHO in Geneva, told

The Guardian it is not uncommon to come across false or ineffective ‘cancer drugs’.

Several types of fraudulent products have been reported, including those used for breast, prostate and leukaemia cancer, Deats added.

The fake drugs are allegedly being marketed in English in packs of 15mg and 45 mg. They appear similar to those distributed on Britain’s NHS. Switzerland’s health authorities alerted the WHO after a wholesaler there reported the drug. WHO Laboratory tests later showed the pills were fake.

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Venezuela envoy A REPRESENTATIVE of Venezuela’s self-declared interim president has met with officials from Spain’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, according to government sources.

Antonio Ecarri, who represents Venezuelan National Assembly President Juan Guaido, met with Secretary of State for Latin America Juan Pablo de Laiglesia this week.

It comes as Spain recognised Guaido as interim president of Venezuela last month as political and economic crises deepen in the Latin American country.

Guiado has set himself up against sitting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who has presided over a rise in crackdowns on political opposition to his revolution Bolivarian regime.

Falling oil prices and US sanctions have pushed Venezeula’s already fragile economy deeper into crisis, leading Guaido to declare himself interim president in January.

Countries including Spain, the US and Britain have backed Guaido, with Maduro claiming foreign powers are attempting to engineer a coup.

Fruity facts SPAIN has the most fruit plantations in the European Union, with 422,809 hectares which represents a third of the total.

According to data released last week by Eurostat, relating to 2017, almost 1.3 million hectares of land in the EU was covered with fruit trees.

Apple orchards account for a little over a third of the total, followed in scale by orange groves, peach plantations, satsumas and clementines, pear trees, apricots and lemon groves.

Italy is home to 22 per cent of fruit production, while 13 per cent of fruit plantations are in Poland.

AN investigation has been opened following the death of a 46-year-old woman after eating out at a Michelin starred restaurant.

T h e w o m a n ’s h u s b a n d and 12-year-old son were a l s o t a k e n i l l s u ff e r i n g f r o m v o m i t i n g a n d d i a rrhoea according to health officials in Valencia.

The Ministry of Health is probing the cause of the death and 10 other cases at the RIFF restaurant, with those people now recovering.

Health minister Ana Barcelo said a first inspection has been made in the restaurant and that everything seemed normal. Tests now are being carried out on food there.

Local media reported the diners had eaten a dish of rice and mushrooms, part of a tasting menu, before being taken ill.

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DEATH PROBE: The 46-year-old woman died after eating out at a top restaurant in Spain. (File photo). thorities as soon as he knew of the death.

“From the first investigations and inspections carried out, it was found that the restaurant com-

plies with all health regulations while awaiting the results of the tests carried out.

“I want to convey my deep regret for what hap-

pened, hoping that soon all these facts can be clarified,” Knöller said.

The restaurant remains closed as the investigation continues.

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FACEBOOK is the most used social network in Spain, excluding WhatsApp, with 24 million profiles.

This places the platform ahead of Instagram with 15 million accounts and Twitter with

Social Spain

4.9 million. The first two both gained an extra two million users last year, while Twitter remained about the same. The data reveals that 25 million Spaniards have a presence in some form of social network.

POLLUTION CALL: Heat deaths could spike due to pollution.

Heat death warning AROUND 12,000 people could die every year from excessive heat by 2050, up from about 1,400 currently, unless action is taken on climate change according to a health expert.

Julio Diaz, of the Carlos III Health Institute, said the death toll could rack up around €50 billion in social and economic costs.

He was speaking at a meeting organised by the Health and Ecology Ministries on the impact of pollution where he urged officials to act on climate change.

“We must act to help protect those at risk, such as pregnant women, with preventative plans,” Diaz said.

Young scientists SPANISH government ministers approved the creation of the country’s first academy for young scientists on Friday.

Plans for the Young Academy of Spain include giving representation to scientists under 40.

The academy is set to give young researchers a means to publish their work.

Recent data showed more than 12,000 Spanish scientists have left the country to work abroad since 2010.

Maria Luisa Carcedo, Spain’s Health Minister, said the issue of pollution was a “priority” for health officials.

“If we do not address this issue and do not consider pollution detrimental to health, the situation will get worse,” Carcedo said.

Air pollution also leads to increases in deaths from heart and lung diseases, more babies being born underweight and premature, Carcedo added.

It comes as the most recent data from the European Environment Agency showed there were around 38,600 premature deaths caused by air pollution in Spain in 2015.

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S PA N I S H ro b o t s a re s e t t o branch out into food and drink when the country’s first ever restaurant run entirely by machines opens in Madrid this year.

T h e o p e n i n g o f t h e ro b o t re s t a u r a n t f o l l o w s s i m i l a r moves in Japan, China and the

Robot restaurant US. Robots are currently used in more than 500 restaurants across the world, according to

Food by Robots and Reimagine Food founder Marius Robles.

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by Joe Gerrard A GROUP of 176 Syrian refugees have arrived in Spain from Jordan, the first arrivals from that country under a European resettlement programme according to an NGO. Refugee NGO ACCEM said it would take in 14 of the arrivals, nine of whom are children. Their resettlement follows the arrival of 173 refugees from Turkey in January under the Refugee Resettlement Programme which was first agreed in 2015.

ACCEM said the resettlements were taking place due to Jordan and Turkey not being able to guarantee the refugees’ asylum.

“Resettlement is a safe haven for refugees. ACCEM continues

have a ‘decisive’ influence on the restaurant industry in the coming years.

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The use of robots would become more widespread as the technology gets cheaper but the creative side of cooking is hard to automate, Robles added.

He was speaking at the Hospitality Innovation Planet Horeca Professional Expo.

Refugees arrive

WELCOMED: The refugees were previously in Jordan.

to defend the provision of safe routes so that refugees can find a safe place to protect themselves from war, violence and persecution from those who have been forced to flee,” the NGO said.

There are 89 refugees per every 1,000 people living in Jordan, the second highest proportion in the world according to the latest data from the UN. More than 660,000 out of more than 750,000 of refugees in Jordan are Syrian.

An estimated 5.6 million people have fled Syria since the start of the country’s civil war in 2011.

Separately, the Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) said only 320 of the 4,860 2018 applications for asylum from people in Central America had been resolved.

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Spain launches National Crime Agency

By Mark Nolan THE Spanish government has launched a nationwide initiative against organised and serious crime, by developing a strategy which will unify the policing of such elements of criminality.

The government has launched the National Strategy against Organised and Serious Crime 20192023, which aims to provide the State Security Forces and other public bodies with a unified and updated reference framework to prevent and fight against these criminal phenomena which cause serious damage to society.

This new text, which has been published in the Official State Gazette (BOE), reviews and updates the p r e v i o u s s t r a t e g y, w h o s e validity framework ex-

tended from 2011 to 2014, and adapts to changes in certain criminal, technological, and the international situation from an integral perspective.

Among its main objectives are the dismantling of criminal structures, the reduction of their actions, to hinder the implementation of new groups, reduce the impact of this type of crime on society and counteract the growing link between terrorism and organised crime. “Organised crime, because of its transnational c h a r a c t e r, i t s f l e x i b i l i t y, ability to adapt and obtain illicit benefits is one of the greatest negative impacts in modern societies,� says Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, in the prologue to this strategy.

One of the novelties of

this National Strategy is that it incorporates research and neutralisation of the economic and financial structure of criminal organisations among its lines of action. It also puts the accent on the promotion of strategic and operational intelligence capabilities to anticipate threats.

Other strategic axes of action go through international co-operation and coordination, the preparation and legislative adaptation, training and the use of new technologies against crime in the 21st century.

This strategy has been approved by the National Security Council and has been prepared by the Mini s t r y o f t h e I n t e r i o r, through the Centre for Intelligence against Terrorism and Organised Crime (CITCO) of the Secretary of State for Security.

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BOW AND ARROW: Professional archers would target the wild boar herds.

Wild boar cull AUTHORITIES in Spain are planning to use professional archers to shoot herds of wild boar that are apparently becoming increasingly common in urban areas.

The controversial bow and arrow measure is being considered in Lugo and the regional government has not ruled out extending the plan to other parts of Galicia in the north of the country.

Hunting the wild boar would be comple-

mentary to trapping the beasts in cages on known routes that they take in the urban areas.

The shoots would be carried out at night and the archers would be accompanied by members of the police force.

The wild boar have been blamed for the destruction of landscaped areas in the city and have also been cited as the cause of road traffic accidents.

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Spanish Life

Ins and out of the Padron Living in Spain can bring with it an array of issues which may not have been encountered when living in the UK. There are lots of things to consider, and we are here to help try to make the transition and life in Spain a little easier by compiling a series of helpful facts and figures relating to a variety of topics.

IN simple words, the padron is a local certificate that you are given when you register at your town hall. In Spanish it is called ‘certificado de empadronamiento,’ and helps compile a list of those people who live in a municipality.

The padron is used by the government and local authorities to keep a ‘head count’ on how many people live in the area, and as such receive financial assistance in the form of subsidies and grants from provincial, regional and central authorities for the provision of services.

Anyone who lives for more than six months in Spain is required to register on the padron. However, the certificate itself only lasts for a limited period of time, and must be renewed. A handy website is: www.spanishsolutions.net/of ficial-documents-in-spain/padron To register on the padron you need: Your passport, Your NIE or residence certificate, The deeds to your house or a copy of your rental agreement, A recent utility bill in your name.

To add someone onto your padron, as it must contain all occupants, you will need: • Title deeds of the property, • The passports of both parties, and copies, • A utility bill, • Both certificates of residence, • Rental agreement (if renting and not residing with owner).

Since you need the padron certificate to become a Spanish resident, but you cannot give the padron office your residency until you apply for it, the padron offices usually give a set period to return and present your Spanish residency. In the Alicante Province, for example, it’s three months. To find out more, visit: www.gov.uk/guidance-requirements-in-spain.

Padron holders have the right to vote in local elections.

Residents who can demonstrate a specified time on the padron, can also receive benefits or a cash grant when getting married to another resident, or could qualify for financial assistance for any children born in Spain.

The traffic department of Spain, require a padron to register a car in your own name, to import a car from another country, to qualify for a Spanish driver’s licence, and in some cases to purchase mobile phones or electrical goods.

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New weapons inspections SPAIN is set to approve a new weapons inspection regime to track arms to their final destination to stop them being used improperly.

The Commerce Ministry introduced the inspections amidst concerns over the use of arms exported to Saudi Arabia in the Yemeni Civil War. The new system, similar to that used

by Germany and Switzerland, is also designed to prevent the use of exported weapons by terror groups.

Xiana Mendez, Secretary of State for Commerce, said the new system would not be limited to any type of weapon or one country.

“We do not want to put additional obstacles in the way of defence exports, but

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NEW SYSTEM: The inspections come amidst concern over the use of arms in Yemen.

Disappointment for job hunters SPAIN’S embassy in The Hague received 487 complaints last year from Spanish temporary workers employed by Dutch firms.

Undefined work schedules and accommodation on campsites far from their place of work

we do want to provide guarantees about the use of arms,” Mendez said.

The new system is set to see military personnel and weapons experts track weapons through Spain’s diplomatic envoys to the country where they have been exported to.

The system, due to be approved before the April 28 general election, also gives Madrid the power to revoke export licences to countries which refuse to allow inspections.

The reforms follow Defence Minister Magarita Roble’s decision to halt the sale of hundreds of bombs to Saudi Arabia last year over concerns weapons were causing civilian causalities. The sale of the bombs was later allowed to go ahead.

did not correspond to what recruitment companies promised, they claimed. Luis, a 40-yearold Spaniard who eventually returned home to Barcelona, believed he would be living approximately 10 kilometres from his place of work at the Netherlands’ postal service Post NL. Instead, he lived on a campsite two hours away in Belgium, for which he and two others each had to pay €100. It had no WiFi and was three kilometres from a supermarket.

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Health centre fire BLAZE: Staff and patients were evacuated.

FIREFIGHTERS and police evacuated more than 100 people from a health centre following an electrical fire.

The blaze started in a false

ceiling near a computer room of the centre in the Los Angeles neighbourhood of Alicante City. Staff and patients were evacuated, with no one injured.

Emergency services were alerted when those at the centre began to smell burning. Electricians have been called in to investigate the cause of the fire.

Man’s fatal fall A MAN died when he fell while climbing from window to window at an apartment block on the Costa del Sol after forgetting his keys - according to a witness.

Emergency services were alerted to the 45year-old man’s fall by a neighbour in Mijas,

Malaga, on Friday morning.

Health workers could only confirm his death.

Guardia Civil officers are investigating the tragic incident at the urbanisation in Calahonda.

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Weapons workshop raid POLICE officers in the south of Spain have dismantled a crime ring that was allegedly supplying modified firearms to narcos in the Campo de Gibraltar.

The Guardia Civil raided two clandestine workshops and arrested 10 people and seized 20 firearms and more than 12,400 cartridges.

More than 100 silencers, â‚Ź31,520 in cash and two vehicles were also seized along with smoke grenades and night vision equipment.

Operation Navero-Sherry was carried out in the provinces of Sevilla, Cadiz, Cordoba, Madrid and Valencia.

Investigators revealed that they believed the weapons had been smuggled into Spain by car from other countries.

WEAPONS WORKSHOPS: Armed police raid premises in Spain.

It is claimed that the crime group sold the weapons with state-of-the-art silencers manufactured in a metal machining company in the province of Madrid.

The arrested now face possible charges of firearms trafficking, illegal possession of firearms, trafficking of am-

munition, smuggling, robbery with force and trafficking of drugs.

More than 300 people have been arrested for arms trafficking in the Campo de Gibraltar area in the last five years with more than 3,150 firearms and 346,700 cartridges seized.

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Flight fight

FIGHT: Passengers disrupted flight.

A RYANAIR flight from Glasgow (Prestwick) to Malaga was diverted after a fight between two passengers.

According to a statement given to the Glasgow Evening Times by a passenger of flight FR655, the brawl started when one of the ‘trouble-making passengers’ started to disturb a group of women in a hen party.

The same passenger said that the ‘two men were trading punches in a full fist fight in

the aisle.’ The cabin crew allegedly had to ask the passengers for help.

The witness claims ‘the back of the plane was in absolute chaos’ and that ‘one drunk man was still causing a scene and resisting 20 minutes later.’

The airline was forced to divert the aircraft to Madrid to offload one of the ‘problematic’ passengers, who was met

by Spanish police.

Ryanair issued a statement which said: ‘The flight from Glasgow Prestwick to Malaga diverted to Madrid and the crew requested police assistance upon arrival after a passenger became disruptive inflight.

‘The aircraft landed normally and police removed and detained an individual before the aircraft continued to Malaga.

‘This is now a matter for local police.’

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FRANCE THOUSANDS of protestors took to the streets of cities across France last week to rally against a rise in anti-Semitic attacks as a group of French lawmakers proposed criminalising opposition to a Jewish state, or antiZionism.

Attack rallies

Drugs trial THE trial of nine defendants accused of smuggling hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from the Caribbean to the French Riviera has opened in Aix-en-Provence, with prosecutors seeking prison sentences of up to 30 years for some of them.

CONCERNS: Protests were held in France.

SWEDEN

Family row

Law change

HUNGARY’S ambassador to Sweden has been called in for meetings with the Foreign Ministry in Stockholm to diffuse a row over Hungary’s new policy to encourage couples to have more children which ‘reeked’ of the 1930’s, one Swedish official said.

SWEDEN’S Social Affairs Minister Lena Hallengren has proposed changing disability laws to recognise that breathing and feeding are basic needs, so that people who struggle with both become legally entitled to receive help.

BELGIUM

GERMANY

Protest arrests

Arms ruling

POLICE in Limburg have arrested three Green Party European Parliament Members (MEPs) along with 11 other activists in connection with a protest held at the Kleine-Brogel airbase against the stockpiling of American-made nuclear bombs there.

A STUTTGART court has handed down suspended jail sentences of 17 and 22 months for two former employees of the Heckler & Koch weapons maker after finding them guilty of illegally selling more than 4,500 assault rifles to several Mexican states.

Strike impact

Cancer test

ONE of Belgium’s largest trade unions has said companies should be aware that general strikes held earlier this month were a ‘key event,’ with the FGTB adding future pay talks should be taken seriously to avoid further industrial action.

SCIENTISTS at Heidelberg University Hospital have developed a new blood test able to detect breast cancer in women’s blood before it becomes visible to current scanning technology, lead researcher Professor Christof Sohn said.

NETHERLANDS

Church ‘slavery’

Assault trial

DUTCH parliament members have debated findings from an official inquiry into allegations the Catholic Sisters of the Good Shepherd used around 15,000 women and girls for forced labour between 1860 and 1987, with some claiming the government knew about it.

A UTRECHT court has cleared the owner of a Hilversum ice cream parlour of assault after hearing she hit a youth with a mop when a group of young people hurled abuse at her in the presence of her twoyear-old son.

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DENMARK

Body probe

Race coming

POLICE officers in Harstad have launched a probe after the body of a woman in her 50’s was found in the Berseng area of the town last Thursday morning, with investigators treating her death as suspicious.

THE Tour de France bicycle race is set to visit Denmark in 2021, according to Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen who said the news was a ‘dream come true’ that had come from years of hard work.

Abuse verdict

Four jailed

A COURT in Bergen has jailed a 48-year-old defendant from Hordaland for 16 years after finding him guilty of paying a Filipino woman to make her three-year-old daughter perform sex acts on her three-month-old brother which the man watched on his computer.

A COPENHAGEN court has jailed three men for one year and nine months and another for one and a half years after finding them guilty for throwing petrol bombs at the Turkish Embassy in the Danish capital in March last year.

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BY JENNIFER CUNNINGHAM I DIDN’T think there would be even more chaos in the UK, but there is. With only a few weeks to go, some very desperate and disillusioned MPs are leaving both Labour and Conservative to form a new alliance. At the time of writing, there are no ex-Ministers with experience with them so far, but I am sure this will change.

It would appear the UK is hurtling towards a No-Deal scenario, and the implications have already started to happen. For example, the car industry, as predicted, is already moving their operations to elsewhere. This is not fear factor, this is now becoming fact and sadly I think it is the tip of the iceberg.

Meanwhile, we can only watch with dismay and get our paperwork, vehicles and healthcare in place, to enable us to live far more quietly and legally in Spain.

I understand that there is still an exodus of expats going back to the UK (whatever for?) for a variety of reasons, both personal and

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A little of everything Brexit related. I sincerely hope they are not making a mistake, because returning is always a little difficult, especially if you have sold your house and purchased another one in the UK. Apart from that, the prices of houses in Spain are increasing in price and trying to rent, especially where I live in Javea, is becoming harder and harder. There are many other nationalities coming to live in Spain and they are keeping the agents fairly busy, but I am sure they are missing the influx of British at the moment.

However, I feel quite confident, that if they manage to sell their house in the UK, there will be an increase in the British moving to Spain over the next few months.

If my company can help in any way, with taxation, healthcare, Residencia, Modulo 720, indeed anything that helps you put your house in order, and of course, insurance, so you can enjoy your life in Spain, please contact us.

With Brexit you will need to obtain your Residencia if remain-

ing in Spain. If you are not aware, you will need private health insurance, for your application, before you can attend an appointment. We can help, with the correct healthcare documentation and certificates, however, please do not leave it until the last minute. The documents do take a little time to come through and a few days’ notice may not be enough time.

Take care in selecting the company as you will probably need to use the private health cover over the years, and you do need to have access to a good selection of English-speaking doctors, consultants and hospitals. It is definitely not just about price and you could be in for quite a few shocks. You will also need a good backup service in English, we can provide exactly that for you. We are here to help you.

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I thought I would give you a reminder to where my offices are, as we are spread throughout the Costa Blanca and Lanzarote. My consultants will be so pleased to see you in Javea and Els Poblets in the north, Benijofar, Los Alcazares, Playa Flamenca and La Marina in the south. Of course, not forgetting Tias in Lanzarote.

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ham Nurses, that provides hospice care in the home. Unfortunately, it is only in one area down south, Torrevieja region, as I had to make the choice between the charity and my business as there was not enough of me to go around.

One lady who helped me start and establish the charity, by working tirelessly on special fundraising evenings and events, was Sue Reader. Since leaving my charity, she did endless fundraising events for other charities. I was very shocked to hear that Sue had recently, unexpectedly passed away. I had some very good times with Sue and a lot of laughs. My thoughts and condolences are with her family at this sad time. Thanks to her hard work and dedication, the charity has helped hundreds of patients die in their homes with their families around them.

If you would like to donate, either time or funds, please contact www.paulcunninghamnurses.com.

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PROTECTING victims of gender-based violence was the central focus of a workshop hosted by Mojacar Local Police.

Officers working with the VioGen monitoring and protection programme were joined by Government Sub-delegation Gender Violence Unit head Raquel Contreras, Mojacar councillor for Public Safety Emmanual Aguero and by members of the Guardia Civil.

The annual workshop focused on the work being carried out in Mojacar on risk level assessment and follow up on victims and any children involved. The overall aim is to offer increased protection and assistance.

Vi o G e n i s a c o m p r e h e n s i v e system for monitoring gender violence cases created by the Interior Ministry’s Secretary of State for Security in 2007.

The Mojacar Local Police Unit is the only one in Andalucia with the training to deal with all levels of gender-based violence and was the first in Almeria Province to create a specialised gender-violence unit.

The officers’ work in this field earned them the Andalucia regional government’s Menina Award

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Bridge fall death A DRIVER in his 50’s has died

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Wreck of 2,000-year-old ship A ROMAN ship dating back to the first or second century has been discovered by underwater archaeologists at the bottom of the sea in Mallorca.

The wreck, from the High Empire era, was transporting construction materials and is the first recorded vessel found with this type of cargo on the island.

In a statement, Consell de Mallorca vice president, Francesc Miralles, said: “These works are an opportunity to learn more about history, and the authority is committed to ensuring the integrity of these sites against the risk of pillaging.”

CERAMICS: Ceramics found at a Roman ship wreck site.

The discovery was made thanks to the work of the Underwater Archaeological wooden examples of naval architecture.

Charter of Mallorca investigating the waters The findings have been added to the between Cala Castell cove and Pollensa port. charter of Mallorca which manages, During the search, the team also located a researches and conserves underwater second modern period vessel with preserved cultural heritage.

after his car veered off a bridge and fell at least 50 metres near Marbella.

Emergency services including police officers, firefighters and medical personnel were sent to the bridge on the A-7 motorway outside Istan after several witnesses told them of the fall.

Personnel began looking for the man’s car which had fallen off the bridge into a green area full of bushes near the mouth of the River Verde.

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Firefighters were able to get into the vehicle, but the driver was dead by the time they pulled his body from the car.

Initial police inquiries suggest the man was driving from Cadiz to Malaga when he lost control of his car and veered off the road at kilometre 177.

He is believed to have been a foreign businessman who w o r k e d i n M a r b e l l a ’s P u e r t o Banus, but this has not been confirmed.

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IT is two months since the first electric charging point went live in La Nucia, with three charging stations now available to plug into.

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A WOMAN in Axarquia has been accused of trying to throw her child into a ditch with running water.

The alleged incident took place in Velez-Malaga when a 33-yearold woman is said to have tried to toss her 15-day-old baby into a gulley on the side of a road next to the El Ingenio shopping centre.

Police said a patrol car saw the group walking along the side of a main road together before the accused turned to her partner with an aggressive attitude, forcing the boyfriend to call on the woman’s parents to intervene.

Her parents reportedly later told police their daughter then held her baby by the feet and tried to throw her into a ditch.

Police said: “The grandparents of the baby, upon arrival, managed to prevent this and then officers arrived to take control of the situation and take the young mother into custody.”

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be free of charge to use. That means you have just 10 months to get your free electricity top-ups. The idea of offering free charging is to encourage residents to switch from combustible fuel models to electric or hybrids.

The campaign was financially supported by a grant from the Regional Institute of Business Competitiveness, the IVACE in Valencia, who paid around two-thirds of the €35,000 bill for their installation.

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Cash set for railway plan SPAIN’S Development Minister has proposed spending almost €16.9 billion to finish a cross-border railway line due to run into Portugal and France.

Jose Luis Abalos said almost €13.5 billion of the funds would go towards laying new tracks for the Atlantic Corridor. A further almost €3 billion would be spent on upgrading existing lines, the minister added.

The amounts floated show the ‘enormous magnitude’ of the project, needed to modernise a rail network which risks becoming obsolete, Abalos said.

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Telefonica profit rise

Government green bonds SPAIN’S prime minister has announced plans to spend €47 billion on tackling climate change, with some of the money set to come from new ‘green bonds.’

Pedro Sanchez said the spending package aimed to make Spain carbon neutral by 2050. It came as part of a raft of new measures proposed to tackle climate change, but approval is unlikely due to the snap election on Sunday April 28.

Sanchez said the proposals, which are seen as a statement of intent on policy if he wins the election, were necessary and achievable.

“Ecological transition will be achieved with consensus and co-operation and by

By Joe Gerrard listening. As always, we will implement measures with the agreement of companies and workers’ representatives,” the prime minister said.

Government sources said the green bonds would allow spending in renewable energy to be financed by investors.

The introduction of such bonds would signal to investors that the government is committed to environmental sustainability, the sources added.

The bonds are part of measures which officials said would generate business opportunities worth more than €200 bil-

lion during the next decade if they are passed.

Around €47 billion of that would come from local, regional, national and EU investment, government sources said.

Government forecasts claimed efforts to move the economy towards green energy would increase Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by between €19.3 and €25.1 billion from 2021 to 2030.

Officials said the proposals would help to reduce Spain’s dependence on imported fossil fuels to meet energy demands.

Spain imports about 74 per cent of its energy, 20 percentage points above the EU average.

MADRID-BASED telecommunications company Telefonica made more than €3.3 billion in net profit in 2018, an increase of 6.3 per cent on the previous year.

News of the increase sent company shares rising in value by 0.8 per cent. The company has confirmed that dividends of 20 cents per share will be paid in June and December 2019.

This year’s remuneration policy is set to remain at 40 cents per share. Telefonica president Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete said the company’s profit making was ‘solid and consistent.’

Power firms contract fine SPANISH regulators have slapped fines totalling €70,000 on two power companies after finding they broke rules on contracts for new customers.

The National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC) ruled Iberdrola Clientes and EDP Energia breached regulations on customers changing their suppliers.

Iberdrola Clientes committed four infrac-

tions and EDP Energia one, with the offences classed as minor by regulators. They fined Iberdrola €40,000 and EDP Energia €30,000.

The CNMC said: “Electricity and gas providers must comply with the requirements established by law when entering into contracts, especially when dealing with vulnerable customers.”

Regulators said Iberdrola Clientes failed to have documents covering customers who wanted to swap suppliers.

The CNMC acted against EDP Energia after one customer complained about a supplier change without their consent.

PENALTY: CNMC fined Iberdrola €40,000.

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Services growth COMPANIES in Spain’s service sector saw an average increase in turnover of 6.1 per cent in 2018, the fifth year of growth in a row and the second highest jump in 12 years according to National Institute of Statistics (INE) figures.

Firm buyout RUSSIAN investor Mikhail Friman has presented a bid to buy Spanish supermarket chain Dia for 67 cents a share to the National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC) regulator.

New centres A TOTAL of 17 new shopping centres are set to open in Spain by 2021, according to the Association of Centres and Commercial Parks (AECC) which said they would increase the total area covered by such places by around 650,000 square metres.

Spain productivity fall THE productivity of the Spanish economy fell by 4.5 per cent from 1995 to 2017, while that of the eurozone rose by 1.4 per cent, according to a new study.

The BBVA Foundation and Valencian Institute of Economic Research’s (IVIE) study found declines happened both through pre-recession years of growth and during the crisis from 2008 onwards.

Spanish productivity only began to pick up in

2014 during the post-recession recovery. It grew by 2.7 per cent from 2014 to 2017, the study showed.

The report said: “The low results achieved by the Spanish economy in terms of productivity affects its ability to converge to the per capita income levels of the most developed countries.”

The report called for more investment in research and development and education.

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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY Anglo American 2,065.50 75.70 Associated British Foods 2,282.00 -41.00 Admiral Group 2,178.50 7.50 Ashtead Group 2,054.00 14.00 Antofagasta 961.40 32.20 Auto Trader Group 465.10 1.40 Aviva 427.30 5.30 AstraZeneca 6,175.50 79.50 BAE Systems 468.25 3.45 Barclays 156.53 -4.25 British American Tobacco 2,893.00 52.50 Barratt Developments 560.50 -15.30 BHP GROUP PLC ORD $0.50 1,835.60 48.20 Berkeley Group Holdings 3,769.00 -57.00 British Land Co 582.00 1.20 Bunzl 2,464.00 -64.00 BP 539.60 0.70 Burberry Group 1,966.00 29.50 BT Group 227.65 -3.25 Coca-Cola HBC 2,654.00 13.00 Carnival 4,367.50 -3.50 Centrica 123.70 2.55 Compass Group 1,719.00 -15.50 Croda International 5,084.00 14.00 CRH 2,390.00 -30.00 DCC 6,585.00 -30.00 Diageo 3,017.50 -8.50 Direct Line Insurance Group 353.75 2.45 Evraz 556.10 24.70 Experian 2,054.00 16.00 easyJet 1,302.50 2.50 Ferguson 5,362.50 -6.50 Fresnillo 1,001.00 10.60 Glencore 314.98 14.48 GlaxoSmithKline 1,536.30 -1.70 GVC Holdings 636.75 -6.25 Hikma Pharmaceuticals 1,694.50 45.50 Hargreaves Lansdown 1,718.75 26.25 Halma 1,499.00 3.00 HSBC Holdings 625.00 1.90 Hiscox 1,593.50 -1.50 International Consldtd Airs Grp 645.90 1.50 InterContinental Hotels Grp 4,619.25 34.25 3i Group 950.60 5.00 Imperial Brands 2,601.50 0.50 Informa 719.80 -1.60 Intertek Group 5,154.00 60.00 ITV 133.10 -0.20 Johnson Matthey 3,183.00 29.00 Kingfisher 234.50 -4.50

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Land Securities Group 875.90 Legal & General Group 273.10 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 60.07 London Stock Exchange Grp 4,508.00 Micro Focus International 1,860.50 Marks & Spencer Group 288.80 Mondi 1,896.00 Melrose 175.13 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 231.65 National Grid 860.35 NMC Health 2,764.00 Next 4,970.00 Ocado Group 887.00 Paddy Power Betfair 6,075.00 Prudential 1,565.25 Persimmon 2,277.50 Pearson 885.70 Reckitt Benckiser Group 5,880.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 255.70 Royal Dutch Shell 2,401.25 Royal Dutch Shell 2,413.50 RELX 1,761.25 Rio Tinto 4,475.00 Rightmove 478.73 Rolls-Royce Group 974.80 RSA Insurance Group 539.40 Rentokil Initial 340.65 Sainsbury (J) 234.40 Schroders 2,716.50 Sage Group (The) 660.00 Segro 647.20 Smurfit Kappa Group 2,252.00 Standard Life Aberdeen 236.95 Smith (DS) 333.90 Smiths Group 1,446.00 Scottish Mortgage Invstmnt Trst 495.00 Smith & Nephew 1,445.50 Spirax-Sarco Engineering 6,730.00 SSE 1,185.25 Standard Chartered 617.55 St James's Place 961.20 Severn Trent 2,033.00 Tesco 224.25 TUI AG 833.70 Taylor Wimpey 163.28 Unilever 4,182.75 United Utilities Group 852.80 Vodafone Group 140.74 John Wood Group 530.60 WPP Group 848.80 Whitbread 4,892.50

CHANGE(P) -3.50 2.50 -0.26 -1.00 6.00 -2.10 21.00 5.13 1.80 5.35 -22.00 -15.00 -16.60 -5.00 35.25 -182.50 2.30 -89.00 0.50 -8.75 -5.50 -4.25 83.00 0.23 -6.80 -0.60 -1.55 1.00 25.50 2.00 5.20 14.00 2.95 -3.00 15.00 4.60 15.00 -35.00 -4.25 4.65 4.80 13.00 -1.85 11.10 -3.97 -72.75 2.80 -0.46 -5.60 2.20 -14.50

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6,528.57 16,141.89 42,753.13 15,704.18 7,688.85 4,726.20 6,889.44 8,244.46 5,438.70 29,088.20 5,817.41 6,862.61 6,293.96 4,766.57 39,708.63 7,809.31 6,934.23 42,167.19 30,681.95 106,741.01 90,614.56 34,673.02 56,179.29 4,280.25 18,580.31 5,540.40 6,321.71 5,153.06 6,082.26 7,143.09 6,950.58 5,327.80 5,868.14 4,623.28 5,704.75 7,210.13 12,522.60 4,985.39 12,157.29 20,287.93 5,049.00 4,786.01 22,128.41 4,849.01 5,493.25 49,817.97 5,779.00 37,734.54 3,647.60 10,659.89 8,887.21

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PRICE 107,440 172,970 424,050 138,680 119,390 50,110 45,280 78,420 196,000 192,390 139,250 52,490 136,600 105,000 183,170 80,770 110,970 84,760 42,960 100,250 131,020 127,770 267,110 56,920 145,870 70,430 99,550 115,250 209,350

CHANGE% CHANGE 0,78 0,83 1,12 1,91 1,55 6,47 -0,14 -0,20 0,21 0,25 1,42 0,70 -1,26 -0,58 0,77 0,60 -0,18 -0,36 0,30 0,57 1,02 1,41 2,10 1,08 0,87 1,18 -0,45 -0,47 0,20 0,36 1,18 0,94 1,43 1,56 0,96 0,81 1,95 0,82 0,47 0,47 0,92 1,20 1,15 1,45 0,27 0,71 1,37 0,77 1,30 1,87 -0,06 -0,04 0,16 0,16 0,84 0,96 0,76 1,58

VOLUME(M) 90.612 947.430 239.582 79.816 228.127 252.039 193.255 332.266 72.907 217.310 126.550 247.858 366.358 343.959 141.208 210.032 872.276 106.694 248.329 250.783 34.509 110.106 256.302 235.196 255.298 76.228 289.219 171.812 120.544

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Most Advanced DMC Global Inc. The Trade Desk, Inc. Zillow Group, Inc. Roku, Inc. Zillow Group, Inc. Estre Ambiental, Inc. Universal Display Corporation Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. iQIYI, Inc. Cardtronics plc Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc.

$ 48.72 $ 197.73 $ 44.28 $ 64.47 $ 43.71 $ 2.10 $ 145.77 $ 13.12 $ 27.70 $ 31.25 $ 4.52

13.29 ▲ 37.51% 47.24 ▲ 31.39% 9.24 ▲ 26.37% 12.99 ▲ 25.23% 8.65 ▲ 24.67% 0.40 ▲ 23.53% 27.29 ▲ 23.03% 2.44 ▲ 22.85% 4.94 ▲ 21.70% 5.26 ▲ 20.24% 0.71 ▲ 18.64%

$ 83.65 $ 5.07 $ 34.95 $ 33.94 $ 10.35 $ 4.03 $ 10.60 $ 3.22 $ 19.25 $ 9.51 $ 66.43

114.43 ▼ 57.77% 3.90 ▼ 43.48% 13.23 ▼ 27.46% 6.55 ▼ 16.18% 1.61 ▼ 13.46% 0.52 ▼ 11.43% 1.34 ▼ 11.22% 0.40 ▼ 11.05% 2.17 ▼ 10.13% 1 ▼ 9.51% 6.91 ▼ 9.42%

Most Declined Stamps.com Inc. Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. The Kraft Heinz Company Anika Therapeutics Inc. Casa Systems, Inc. NII Holdings, Inc. Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. PHI, Inc. Arvinas, Inc. Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BioTelemetry, Inc.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT AS most of you are well aware, both I, and of course the EWN, are extremely passionate advocators of free speech. ‘I may not agree with what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it’ - an’ all that.

This policy has led, over many years of scribble, to earn me in some quarters the title of Mr Marmite! Well, be that as it may, I will continue to write what I think and truly feel, until I either keel over or this great publication orders me to desist.

Which brings me to this week’s gripe. It concerns the report that last week a 19year-old Ukip student was suspended from his university for declaring, during an open debate on immigration, that he ‘didn’t think immigrants should automatically have access to a free NHS.’ He also stated that he would ‘never eat at Subway because they sold Halal meat,’ which he branded as ‘barbaric.’

The University of Central Lancashire accused him of making ‘offensive and inappropriate comments’ and suspended him for the rest of the academic year.

Well, to my mind, while actually being denied a large chunk of his education for what was basically his right of free speech

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RIGHTS: Everyone has a right to free speech. is, irrespective of his views, bad enough; it was however the rest of the statement that I found most disturbing. The university spokes ‘person’ then went on to declare that the young man could return to his studies in September, providing he signs a ‘good conduct agreement’ and... wait for it.... Takes a ‘diversity training course’!

Now if a statement like that doesn’t send shivers up the spine nothing will. This whole directive positively reeks of indoctrination and blackmail; Orwell’s 1984 and Red Chinese brainwashing techniques also come to mind.

What they are almost unbelievably telling this young man is, come around to

our way of thinking and we’ll give you your life back! Well I think it’s a disgrace and undoubted denial of his human rights.

And while we’re about it, I could actually suggest many thousands of potential customers who would qualify for a ‘diversity training course.’

Unfortunately, I can’t see any government having the courage to implement any ruling of this nature. Ah well, it’s obviously only for those who don’t have the resources to ‘bite back.’

On a lighter, but still somewhat serious note; just as a matter of interest, I recently took the online official test for British citizenship. Result? Just about scraped through! I actually found some of the questions more than a touch difficult. If all the successful applicants for citizenship in the UK were able to answer even 50 per cent of these test questions, I promise to eat every word I’ve ever scribed - Just saying! Try it yourself. I’ll be interested in the results.

Will you be accepted, or have to go back where you came from? Just Google up ‘British Citizen test.’ Good luck.

Keep the faith Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Barry Duke IT was a small repair job which I’d been promising myself for months to do, but never got round to it. The square plastic surround of a light switch in our apartment developed a crack, and all it needed was a dab of superglue to mend it.

Finally, last week I decided to take a minute off to do the repair.

That’s when disaster struck. I spilled the contents of a tiny bottle all over my hands, and reflexively clenched them into fists. Panic set in immediately when I realised my fingers had become firmly stuck to my palms. Dumb, dumb, dumb!

It took all my strength to prise them loose, and it was agony. Then, to my horror, I saw that both hands and two rings - one my white gold wedding band - were smothered in a white residue. Worse, my fingers would only half extend, because the glue in the joints had firmly set.

When soap and scalding hot water failed to remove the stuff, I tried everything from WD40 lubricating oil, to oven cleaner to get it off.

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SUPERGLUE INVENTOR: Harry Coover was awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. to my predicament. Apparently the only product which will remove superglue is acetone (acetona in Spanish), which is used as a nail polish remover.

As neither my husband nor I use nail polish, there was none in the apartment. So with gritted teeth I began scrubbing my hands with a metal pot scourer until they started

to bleed.

The following day, for under €2, I got the acetone. It worked a treat and even restored my rings to the shininess they had when I first got them.

Later, to my intense annoyance, I discovered on another site that I didn’t actually need acetone. Mayonnaise, apparently, does the job

just as well, and there’s never a shortage of the stuff in our fridge.

I learned this, when after the glue boo-boo, I Googled ‘superglue accidents’ and could hardly believe how many instances have been recorded of people doing awful things, either accidentally or on purpose, with the substance.

One person, on a site called ‘Su-

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perglue Accidents’ wrote: ‘Our three-year-old daughter glued our pet cat’s paws to the carpet so that he would stay! Thank goodness it simply took a few snips of the scissors to free Smokey.’

Medical sites report that the worst accidents occur when people get superglue in their eyes while attempting to open a tube, but there are other sites which actually offer ideas of how to use the substance to perform pranks such as putting the substance on toilet seats and door knobs.

There are even sites which suggest using superglue as a revenge weapon. Suggestions range from gluing a person’s butt cheeks together when they are asleep, to pasting a computer mouse or mobile phone to a desk Factoid: Superglue was first marketed in 1958 a few years after it was invented by an American called Harry Wesley Coover Jr, who worked for the Eastman Kodak company. In 2010 he was awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by President Barack Obama. He tenaciously stuck to life until 2011, when he died, aged 94.

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Aside from a stylish onsite reception area with coffee and snack facilities, which stands out against the regular portacabins normally used, customers are allowed to keep their car keys, although they can, of course, also be left with ParkandGo for safekeeping too.

But unlike most other companies, your vehicle is not moved once you have parked it, so you can keep your key while you go off on your travels. This is what gives our clients extra security and peace of mind.

If, however, you are leaving your vehicle for a longer period of time, you may wish to entrust us with the key and take advantage of a range

PARK AND GO: New, modern facilities at Alicante-Elche Airport.

of other services available.

ParkandGo can offer a full valet service, arrange an ITV test and undertake mechanical checks to make sure that when you arrive back, your vehicle is in perfect working order. For stays of more than five days, all customers receive a free automatic car wash.

The ParkandGo app makes the service more accessible and even quicker for people, allowing them to do everything via their smartphone, from booking to getting through the barriers. It also allows us to quickly update customers with any news and information.

It is the way forward and just an-

other example of the company’s further commitment to offering a highly professional, friendly and reliable service which does what it says on the tin: people simply park and go.

It couldn’t be any simpler.

A weekend stay costs just €12, a week €25 and a year (with up to 15 visits) €240.

Check our website to calculate the cost of your vehicle’s stay and watch the video on how to find us.

ParkandGo Alicante-Elche airport Tel: 965 685 712 or 606 684 683 Visit www.parkandgo.es Email info@parkandgo.es

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1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One; Weather 2:30pm BBC London News; Weather 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Best House in Town 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six; Weather 7:30pm BBC London News; Weather 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Celebrity Mastermind 9:00pm A Question of Sport 9:30pm EastEnders 10:00pm MasterChef 10:30pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News; Weather 11:35pm Guardians of the Galaxy

7:30am Escape to the Country 8:15am Best House in Town 9:00am River Walks 9:30am Great Canadian Railway Journeys 10:00am BBC News at 9 10:30am Athletics 3:00pm An Island Parish 3:30pm A Taste of Britain 4:15pm Natural World 5:15pm Wild Burma: Nature's Lost Kingdom 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Athletics 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight Analysis of the day's events, presented by Kirsty Wark.

12:00am Weather The latest weather information.

12:05amLa La Land 2:00am Better Things

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Top of the Pops 9:00pm Top of the Pops: 1982 Big Hits 10:00pm Soft Cell: Say Hello, Wave Goodbye 11:00pm Synth Britannia 12:30am Top of the Pops 1:00am Arena 2:00am Top of the Pops: 1982 Big Hits A compilation of some of the biggest hits of the year, celebrating the genres of soul, reggae, jazz...

3:00am Arena A look at Hawaiian influences on US roots music, including the invention of the steel guitar.

4:00am Soft Cell: Say Hello, Wave Goodbye

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25amThe Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm James Martin's 4:00pm Tenable 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 9:30pm Vera 11:30pm ITV News 12:00am ITV News London The latest news and weather from London and the South East.

12:15am Through the Keyhole 1:15am Tenable 2:05am Jackpot247

7:00am The Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 8:10am You've Been Framed!

9:00am Emmerdale 9:55am You've Been Framed!

10:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20am Superstore 12:15pm You've Been Framed!

1:15pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed!

2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed!

10:00pmThe Fast and the 11:05pm FYI Daily 11:10pmThe Fast and the Furious 12:10am Family Guy

7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Heartbeat 9:00am Murder, She Wrote 10:00am Judge Judy 10:30am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:25am On the Buses 12:00pm On the Buses 12:35pm Rising Damp 1:05pm George and Mildred 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Midsomer Murders 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Paul O'Grady for the Love of Dogs 9:30pm Doc Martin 10:30pm Doc Martin 11:35pm A Touch of Frost 1:40am Endeavour

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Cheers Cheers Cheers Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Undercover Boss USA Channel 4 News Come Dine with Me Find it, Fix it, Flog it Countdown A Place in the Sun A New Life in the Sun Escape to the Chateau: DIY The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Child Genius Gogglebox The Last Leg The Big Narstie Show

9:20am Floogals 9:40am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:55am Shimmer and Shine 10:05am The Secret Life of Puppies 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Sinister Surrogate 5:00pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Sacred Ireland: Holy Land 9:00pm Secret Scotland 10:00pm Meghan and the Markles: A Family at War 11:00pm Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2018 2:00am Teleshopping

7:00am Hollyoaks 8:00am Coach Trip: Road to Barcelona 8:30am Young and Hungry 9:00am Rules of Engagement 10:00am Melissa and Joey 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm The Goldbergs 1:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 2:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm Melissa and Joey 3:30pm Melissa and Joey 4:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 4:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5:00pm The Goldbergs 5:30pm The Goldbergs 6:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm Coach Trip: Road to Barcelona 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Bullet to the Head 11:45pm Rick and Morty 12:15amRobot Chicken 12:30am Robot Chicken 12:50am The Sex Clinic

7:00am

The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney Darts River Monsters River Monsters The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Darts The Usual Suspects FYI Daily The Usual Suspects Better Late Than Never 3:10am The Car Chasers 3:35am World of Sport 3:45am ITV4 Nightscreen

8:00am Barbarella 9:50am Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous 11:50amSalt 1:35pm Avatar 4:20pm Batman Returns 6:30pm Wonder Woman 9:00pm Salt 10:45pmSpecies 12:35am Star Wars: The Last Jedi 3:10am The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

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7:00am Blue Streak 8:45am Failure to Launch 10:30am Little Man 12:15pm An Actor Prepares 2:00pm Daddy's Home 2 3:45pm She's Out of My League 5:35pm Table 19 7:10pm Drillbit Taylor 9:00pm Daddy's Home 2 10:45pm She's Out of My League 12:35am The Other Guys

Woody Woodpecker Serenity: Special Serenity The Tribes of Palos Verdes After her family moves to the picturesque Palos Verdes, teen outcast Medina battles to prove herself among the surfers on the California shore.

1:10pm Woody Woodpecker 3:00pm Serenity 4:50pm Ocean's 8 After getting out of prison Debbie Ocean plots to steal a priceless necklace from New York's prestigious Met Gala.

6:45pm Gloves Off 8:30pm Serenity: Special 9:00pm Serenity 11:00pm Ocean's 8 1:00am Future World 2:45am Siren

Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize Round-up of the sports news with live analysis and comment plus extended interviews 7:30am Live European Tour Golf 9:30am LPGA Tour Golf Day two of the HSBC Women's World Championship from the Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore.

11:00am Live European Tour Golf The second day of the Oman Open in Muscat.

2:00pm Live PGA Tour Featured Groups 8:00pm Football 11:15pm The Debate - Live 12:15am Cricket Day three of the first Test as New Zealand take on Bangladesh in Hamilton.

10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 11:15pm 12:15am 12:30am 1:00am 2:00am

EFL Greatest Games Football's Greatest Football Countdowns Football Years EFL One2eleven Football's Greatest EFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games Football Countdowns Football Years EFL One2eleven Football's Greatest EFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games Football Years EFL Matters Football The Debate - Live SPFL Greatest Games Football's Greatest Football Years Football Countdowns

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Nigellissima 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News; Weather 2:15pm Cycling 4:00pm Bargain Hunt 5:00pm Final Score 6:30pm Impossible Celebrities 7:20pm BBC News 7:30pm BBC London News; Weather 7:40pm Pointless 8:30pm All Together Now 9:40pm Casualty 10:30pm Would I Lie to You? 11:00pm BBC News; Weather 11:20pm Match of the Day 12:45am Man Like Mobeen Sitcom about a reformed drug dealer trying to look after his younger sister.

1:05am Notes on a Scandal

4:45am This is BBC Two 7:45am All Over the Place Asia 8:15am Wild and Weird 8:30am Absolute Genius with Dick and Dom 9:00am Top Class 9:30am The Dog Ate My Homework 10:00am Nature's Microworlds 10:30am Athletics 2:00pm Rick Stein's Long Weekends 3:00pm Food and Drink 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Back in Time for School 5:30pm The Great British Sewing Bee 6:30pm Athletics 10:15pm Live at the Apollo 10:45pm Women's Football USA v England.

12:45am Mayans M.C. 1:55am Mayans M.C. 2:50am The Lighthouse 4:25am This is BBC Two

9:00pm Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands 10:00pm Trapped 10:50pm Trapped 11:35pm Top of the Pops 12:10am Top of the Pops 12:40am Soft Cell: Say Hello, Wave Goodbye 1:40am The Girl From Ipanema: Brazil, Bossa Nova and the Beach Katie Derham examines the story behind Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes's song.

2:40am EMI: The Inside Story 3:40am On Camera: Photographers at the BBC The working practices, lives and opinions of some of the greatest photographers of the last 60 years.

7:10am King of Queens 7:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25am Frasier 9:40am The Big Bang Theory 11:00am The Simpsons 12:55pm Four in a Bed 3:35pm A Place in the Sun 4:35pm Sun, Sea and Brides to be 5:35pm Location, Location, Location 6:35pm The Secret Life of the Zoo 7:30pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather.

8:00pm Child Genius 9:00pm Independence Day: Resurgence 11:15pmDirty Grandpa 1:15am Sing Street Musical coming-ofage comedy-drama starring Ferdia Walsh-Peelo and Lucy Boynton.

3:05am The Last Leg

7:00am Milkshake!

11:05am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:25am Cruising with Jane McDonald 11:35amDaddy Day Camp 1:20pm Friends 1:50pm Friends 2:20pm Friends 2:45pm Friends 3:15pm Friends 3:45pm Blended 6:00pm Bargain- Loving Brits in the Sun 6:55pm 5 News 7:00pm Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly 8:00pm The Yorkshire Vet 9:00pm Edwardian Britain in Colour 10:00pm Henry VIII's Wives: Divorced, Beheaded, Survived 11:50pm Comedy Gold: Les Dawson and Other Entertainers 1:15am French and Saunders 2:10am High Street TV Teleshopping

7:15am 8:15am 9:15am 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 12:10am 1:10am 2:10am

Don't Tell the Bride Don't Tell the Bride Don't Tell the Bride The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine Young Sheldon Young Sheldon Young Sheldon The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Gogglebox Gogglebox Celebs Go Dating

7:00am 9:00am

8:30am Scrambled!

8:35am The Tom and Jerry Show 8:50am The Powerpuff Girls 9:10am Toonmarty 9:30am Ultimate Spider-Man v the Sinister Six 10:05am Teen Titans Go! 10:25am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:30pm Dancing on Ice 2:20pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:30pm ITV Racing: Live from Doncaster 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm ITV Evening News 6:20pm ITV News London 6:30pm You've Been Framed!

7:00pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 7:55pm Small Fortune 9:00pm The Voice UK 10:25pm The Jonathan Ross Show 11:25pm ITV News 11:40pm Creed 2:05am Jackpot247 4:00am WOS Wrestling 4:50am Little Big Shots U.S.

7:00am You've Been Framed!

7:25am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:00am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:00pm Celebrity Catchphrase 2:00pm The Voice UK 3:25pm You've Been Framed!

4:30pm Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 5:30pm FYI Daily 5:35pm Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 6:40pm Despicable Me 2 7:45pm FYI Daily 7:50pm Despicable Me 2 8:40pm Jurassic World 9:40pm FYI Daily 9:45pm Jurassic World 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am American Dad! 1:00am American Dad!

6:45am 7:00am 7:20am 7:45am 8:15am 8:45am 9:20am 9:50am 11:50am 1:50pm 3:50pm 5:50pm

7:00am The Professionals 8:05am The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 9:20am The Return of Sherlock Holmes 10:30am ITV Racing: The Opening Show 11:30am Columbo 1:30pm Darts 6:00pm Pawn Stars 6:30pm The Car Chasers 6:55pm River Monsters 8:00pm Darts Coverage of the Darts UK Open Championships.

12:00amKiller Elite Action thriller remake.

1:05am FYI Daily The latest news from the world of entertainment.

1:10am Killer Elite Action thriller remake.

2:20am Minder

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7:00am 8:50am 10:50am 12:45pm 2:40pm 3:10pm 5:10pm 7:00pm

Woody Woodpecker Serenity Ocean's 8 The First Purge Serenity: Special Serenity Woody Woodpecker Ocean's 8 After getting out of prison Debbie Ocean plots to steal a priceless necklace from New York's prestigious Met Gala. Heist caper.

Serenity The First Purge The hit action-horror series gets an origins story as the government first trials a controversial experiment to legalise all crime for one night.

Future World Siren

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 7:45am 11:00am 12:30pm 12:45pm 1:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:15pm 7:30pm 7:45pm 8:00pm 8:15pm 8:30pm 8:45pm 9:00pm

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ITV3 Nightscreen Judge Judy Judge Judy Rising Damp Rising Damp George and Mildred George and Mildred Carry on Doctor Midsomer Murders Midsomer Murders Midsomer Murders Agatha Christie's Poirot Midsomer Murders Midsomer Murders Midsomer Murders Classic Emmerdale Classic Emmerdale Kate loses her baby.

Joe blames Mark for causing the miscarriage.

Classic Emmerdale Rachel is worried about her A-level exams.

ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service.

Teleshopping

Red Sonja Wonder Woman Catwoman Star Wars: The Last Jedi 2:20pm Alien 4:20pm Aliens: Special Edition 7:00pm Atomic Blonde 9:00pm Ocean's 8 11:00pmAlien 1:00am Aliens: Special Edition

8:10am Electric Love 9:40am My Best Friend's Wedding 11:40amMade of Honour 1:30pm Baywatch 3:30pm Life of the Party 5:20pm The Back-Up Plan 7:10pm Brewster's Millions 9:00pm Baywatch 11:00pm Life of the Party 12:50am Rough Night 2:40am Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

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LPGA Tour Golf Live European Tour Golf Football Southend United take on Barnsley at Roots Hall in Sky Bet League 1.

Cricket The Windies meet England in the fifth and final ODI in Gros Islet.

Football West Ham United welcome Newcastle United to the London Stadium in the Premier League.

Cricket The Windies meet England in the fifth and final ODI in Gros Islet.

Cricket Day four of the first Test as New Zealand take on Bangladesh in Hamilton.

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by Robert Shallis THERE is no other person in the world better qualified at being you than you.

You are unique and have so much potential. Sadly, much of this potential is unexpressed; we tend to disappear into society becoming anonymous, leaving others to break the mould and achieve remarkable things in their lives.

Are others just lucky? Handed better opportunities? We witness new heights and successes being reached, hear amazing stories of people beating the odds and achieving what seems to be the impossible. So, why not us?

Well, we are all capable of achieving incredible things in our lives and the first step is by truly believing you can.

Life is a journey and when we have self-belief, magical things happen.

However, we must accept that mistakes will be made along the way, as of course the path will be fraught with challenges. Everyone makes mistakes and those who say they don’t, probably don’t try anything.

So, how do you start believing in yourself? Firstly, change your philosophy, be the person you want to be by visualising the outcome you want, change

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Believe in yourself!

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF: Your thoughts influence your life. your self-image to one of positivity. We all have a self-image, our imagination is a wonderful thing which you can start to use in a more positive way. Dismiss any reasons why you cannot achieve something and think of the many reasons

why you can. Be persistent with your new self-image as this demonstrates faith in yourself.

Hold a constant positive image of the person you want to become until it becomes habitual. Thinking positively or

negatively are habitual ways of thinking, so be mindful of this. With work, you can change your self-image and change your world. Marcus Aurelius one of the most respected Emperors in Roman history once said ‘a man’s life is

what his thoughts make of it.’

Our self-image has been built up over a lifetime, formed from our successes and failures and the way people react to us. It is our own perception of the type of person we are. If you perceive yourself as a failure, then no amount of positive thinking will work, as it’s not consistent with how you see yourself.

Once you have a consistent healthy self-image you will feel good and be more confident and start to achieve more. So maybe now is the time to make a choice and take a leap of faith.

Work on yourself, as you deserve it as much as anyone. Believe you are capable of much more.

Do not concern yourself about making wrong choices, these are learning opportunities which will steer you, correcting you towards your destination.

Opportunities are all around us and you’ll be amazed at how they will start to present themselves once you see yourself achieving them. We are reflections of our thoughts, and our thoughts create our daily reality. If you can change your thoughts, you can change your life.

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7:00am Breakfast 9:40am Match of the Day 11:00am The Andrew Marr Show 12:00pm Sunday Politics London 12:30pm The Big Questions 1:30pm Homes Under the Hammer 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Songs of Praise 2:50pm Bargain Hunt 3:50pm Money for Nothing 4:50pm Escape to the Country 5:50pm Pointless 6:35pm BBC News 6:50pm BBC London News; Weather 7:00pm Countryfile 8:00pm Antiques Roadshow 9:00pm Call the Midwife 10:00pm Baptiste 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm BBC London News; Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:35am The Celebrity

8:35am Countryfile 9:30am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11:00am Athletics 2:00pm Live Cycling 5:00pm Inside the Factory 5:55pm Coast 6:25pm Race Across the World 6:30pm Athletics Coverage of the latest athletics championships and tournaments.

9:00pm Top Gear 10:00pm Race Across the World 11:00pm Eight Go Rallying: The Road to Saigon Four teams of celebrities compete in the Endurance Rally Association's Road to Saigon event.

12:00am Top Gear: Extra Gear Spin-off going behind the scenes on the motoring show.

12:25am Insert Name Here 12:55amCafe De Flore

8:00pm Britain's Outlaws: Highwaymen, Pirates and Rogues 9:00pm Info not available 10:30pm Faithfull: The Marianne Faithfull Story 11:30pm The Secret World of Haute Couture 12:30am Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace A portrait of the comedian, as told in his own words and featuring home movie footage.

2:00am Britain's Outlaws: Highwaymen, Pirates and Rogues 3:00am The Culture Show Alastair Sooke tracks down women involved in the pop art movement of the 1950s and 60s.

4:00am Faithfull: The Marianne Faithfull Story

7:15am The Big Bang Theory 8:30am Frasier 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm Info not available 2:30pm The Simpsons 3:00pm The Simpsons 3:30pm Robin Hood 5:15pm Over the Hedge 7:00pm Channel 4 News 7:30pm Escape to the Chateau 8:30pm Ice Age 10:00pm Traitors 11:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 12:00am Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back 12:55am Ride Upon the Storm 2:00am Good People

7:00am Milkshake!

10:50am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:00am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:15am Make You Laugh Out Loud 11:40am Police Interceptors 12:40pm Friends 1:10pm Friends 1:40pm Friends 2:10pm Friends 2:40pm Friends 3:10pm Rich House, Poor House 4:10pm Rich House, Poor House 5:10pm Around the World by Train with Tony Robinson 6:10pm The Fifth Element 8:25pm 5 News 8:30pm The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 11:00pmDie Hard with a Vengeance 2:15am High Street TV Teleshopping

7:00am 9:30am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 3:30pm 3:55pm 4:25pm 4:55pm 5:25pm 5:55pm 6:25pm 6:55pm 7:25pm 7:55pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 12:30am 1:00am 2:00am 3:00am

Hollyoaks Omnibus Charmed The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine Young Sheldon Young Sheldon Young Sheldon Info not available The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Info not available Celebs Go Dating Naked Attraction The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers Celebs Go Dating First Dates

7:00am Live LPGA Tour Day four of the HSBC Women's World Championship from the Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore.

9:00am Live European Tour Golf 12:30pm Live Renault Super Sunday 3:00pm Live Renault Super Sunday Fulham host Chelsea at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.

5:00pm Live Renault Super Sunday 8:00pm Live PGA Tour Golf Day four of the Honda Classic from the PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

12:00am Cricket Day five of the first Test as New Zealand take on Bangladesh in Hamilton.

8:20am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series 8:30am Scrambled!

8:35am The Tom and Jerry Show 8:50am Ben 10 9:10am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series 9:30am Project Z 10:05am Teen Titans Go! 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Parveen's Indian Kitchen 11:30am This Morning - On Sunday 12:30pm Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen 1:35pm ITV Lunchtime News 1:45pm The Voice UK 3:10pm You Only Live Twice 5:25pm ITV Evening News 5:45pm ITV News London 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Dancing on Ice 9:00pm Endeavour 11:00pm ITV News 11:15pm Martin Clunes: Islands of America 12:15am The Junk Food Experiment

7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:10am You've Been Framed!

7:35am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:15am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:10pm Catchphrase 1:55pm You've Been Framed!

2:25pm Honey 3:25pm FYI Daily 3:30pm Honey Dance-based drama.

4:20pm Spy Kids 3: Game Over Action movie starring Antonio Banderas, 2003.

5:20pm FYI Daily 5:25pm Spy Kids 3: Game Over 6:05pm Minions 7:05pm FYI Daily 7:10pm Minions 7:55pm Clash of the Titans 8:55pm FYI Daily 9:00pm Clash of the Titans 10:00pmIbiza Weekender 11:00pm Family Guy 12:30am American Dad!

7:00am Rising Damp 7:25am Rising Damp 7:50am George and Mildred George and Mildred Roper plan a move to middle class suburbia.

8:25am George and Mildred 8:55am Heartbeat Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village.

10:00am Heartbeat 11:00am Love Your Garden 12:05pm Carry on Behind 1:55pm Midsomer Murders 3:55pm Midsomer Murders 5:55pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 7:00pm Midsomer Murders 9:00pm The Durrells 10:00pm The Durrells 11:00pm Grantchester 12:00am Grantchester 1:05am Wire in the Blood Drama series based on the novel by Val McDermid.

7:00am Pawn Stars 7:25am World Superbike Highlights 8:25am The Return of Sherlock Holmes 9:35am The Return of Sherlock Holmes 10:45amHow the West Was Won 11:50am FYI Daily 11:55am How the West Was Won 1:45pm Darts 6:00pm The Car Chasers 6:30pm The Car Chasers 7:00pm The Car Chasers 7:25pm The Car Chasers 8:00pm Darts Coverage of the Darts UK Open Championships.

12:00amAmerican History X Gritty drama.

1:05am FYI Daily The latest news from the world of entertainment.

1:10am American History X

8:30am Alien 3 10:30amAlien: Resurrection 12:30pm Ghost in the Shell 2:30pm Ocean's 8 4:30pm The Mummy 6:30pm A Wrinkle in Time 8:30pm Red Sparrow 11:00pmAlien 3 1:00am Alien: Resurrection 3:00am V for Vendetta

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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

THE 1960’s children’s TV show ‘Stingray’ (remember that?) always began with the promise: ‘Anything could happen in the next half-hour!’

What was true of science fiction over 50 years ago appears to apply to modern British politics today. A deal is done, but it isn’t. This groundhog day ‘deal’ pattern is now well established; a deal must be done this week, or possibly next week, or maybe the one after.

In fact, Theresa May’s entire negotiating strategy seems to boil down to this: the UK is standing on a window ledge, threatening to jump. And if the EU27 don’t give her everything she desperately hopes will satisfy Boris and Jacob (Rees-Mogg), then the UK will jump.

The threat is that the UK’s severely injured body will damage the EU27’s immaculately tarmacked car park, below. And a lot of, err, mess for the EU27 to clear up. UK politics has become so irrational, hasn’t it? ‘Brexit means Brexit,’ ‘They need us more than we need them,’ ‘Easiest trade deal in history.’ It’s as though everyone’s got political dementia.

Meanwhile, Mrs May is constantly back and forth petitioning the heads of the EU27 for Irish backstop concessions to avoid a hard border. What next, a petition to the Pope to be

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St Theresa of groundhog day; or Brexit DEAL OR NO DEAL: Theresa May is hoping for a good outcome after negotiations. made St Theresa? Whichever party anyone supports or whether they voted Leave or Remain, is there anyone happy with this poker game the government’s seemingly bent on playing?

Not that Corbyn could do much better than what Mrs May (hamstrung by Rees-Moggs’ group and the Neolithic DUP) has accomplished (or not). Since her government assumed power, our currency’s devalued, car manufacturing’s on the skids, the property market’s faltering, research establishments are leaving Britain, some companies part-vacating the UK to establish subsidiaries and personnel in Europe and numerous restaurants closing

down because nobody can afford the bills. (But whether or not Mrs May’s much vaunted ‘deal’ does succeed, maybe best to stockpile Marmite and a few other essentials just in case!)

P.S. Wonder if the Irish PM is in touch with Trump on how to build a border wall?

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.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING Do they pay wealth tax?

We were encouraged by your advice in an earlier column that we should not be paying Spanish wealth tax after paying it for many years. However, our tax consultant tells us we are still required to pay these taxes every year.

We have paid again this year as we were unsure on conflicting views. We own a property in Spain and use it for holidays. Could you offer any clarification on wealth tax?

RAO (Email) Perhaps you are confusing wealth David Searl You and the Law tax with other taxes. A in Spain non-resident property owner is liable for three taxes on his Spanish property.

1) The Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles. This IBI is the annual municipal real-estate tax, often known as the ‘rates.’

2) The non-resident property owner’s imputed income tax. A small percentage of your value is attributed to you as imaginary income, and you are then charged a real tax of 19 per cent.

3) Finally, there is the Impuesto sobre el Patrimonio, or wealth tax. If your property is in Andalucia, you have an exemption of €700,000. If you and your wife each own half of your property, you have €1.4 million of exemption.

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

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Brexit: Deal or no-deal, what does it mean for travellers?

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

AS we motor full-throttle towards March 29, 2019, even those who’ve miraculously escaped Brexit discussions find themselves embroiled in how daily life might be impacted after Britain leaves the EU. So just what will Brexit mean for travel and holidays?

Right now, it’s business as usual if you’re travelling before March 29. If you’re travelling after this date, both the UK government and Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) state that it’s OK to do so.

Their premise is ‘deal or no-deal,’ flights will still operate between the UK and EU, and a visa won’t be required for short-term travel.

The sad fact remains that until we know what’s finalised, it’s all ‘ifs and buts’ for now.

However, here’s a round-up of travel Brexit questions answered.

Will flights operate?

Yes. In a no-deal situation, the European Commission and UK government agree that UK airlines can still operate between the UK and EU and vice versa. If a deal is reached, then flights will continue unchanged until December 31, 2020.

Will ferries run?

Ferry and cruise services will continue operating, as most rules are international and not EU based.

Will my passport be valid?

If no-deal, the rules for travel will change after Brexit. You’ll need at least six months left on your passport from your date of arrival, if your passport is issued by the UK, Gibraltar, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, or Jersey. This rule doesn’t apply when travelling to Ireland. Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania may have different entry requirements, so check first at https://www.gov.uk/foreign- traveladvice.

Will I need a visa to travel to the EU? If the UK leaves with a deal, you won’t need a visa to travel in the EU

until at least December 31, 2020. If no-deal, the rules change after Brexit.

You still won’t need a visa after March 29, 2019 for ‘short stays’ in the Schengen area, or elsewhere in the EU. A short stay is anything up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Check https://www.gov.uk/foreigntravel-ad vice when travelling to Romania, Croatia, Bulgaria, or Cyprus.

Is my European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) valid?

An EHIC allows EU citizens access to state medical care when travelling in the EU. In the event of a deal, the status quo is maintained and UK citizens’ rights continue until December 31, 2020.

If no-deal, then UK registered EHICs will no longer be valid.

Will my driver’s licence be valid?

Brits living in the EU should exchange their UK licence for a local EU issued licence before March 29, 2019. Otherwise, you may have to take a new driving test in the EU country you’re living in if there’s nodeal. Short-term visitors to Europe might need to obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in the EU (apart from Ireland).

Should I buy travel insurance?

The best way to protect yourself against unforeseen holiday mishaps is by getting travel insurance as soon as you book your trip. Check the pre-existing medical conditions terms, especially given the

EHIC situation we might face. Visit https://www.gov.uk/gui dance/uk-nationals-travelling-to-eu-essential-information for more information.

This article is based on information as of Feb 8, 2019 from ABTA and the UK government.

Globelink Travel Insurance: for people living in the EU. Visit www.globelink.co.uk, or call (UK) +44 1353 699 082 or our Spanish link line 966 265 000.

One final word: thanks to one of our readers for pointing out that Marques de Riscal is grown in Álava and not Tajo, and the Serrania in the south.

BREXIT CHAOS: There is still uncertainty regarding the Brexit deal.

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Language lesson IN the article Unique Language (EWN, issue 1755) it is stated that the Spanish language has its roots in Latin...’ and also has Arabic influences.’ And that’s all... Wrong!

Though it was Christianity that put an end to classical Greek culture and the fact that your newspaper is a Christian newspaper, it is not enough reason to exclude the Greek language as one of the most important roots of the Spanish language.

Professor Samuel Gili Gaya wrote that Hellenisms were a traditional and permanent source of the Spanish lexicon and ‘the Romans had in their vocabulary many ancient Greek voices.’

In addition, the Latin writers took as a model the Greek works. There are also less important sources: Tagalog, Hebrew, Aramaic, etc.

As a Spanish writer I would appreciate correcting the mistake made in the pages of your newspaper.

JMF Santana

Parking woe I PARKED in a very quiet road next to an identical van while both van owners were living in an adjacent hotel. I was fined for having a van which I had kitted out for occasional camping, while the other was not! I had not slept in the van for the previous month!

What sort of by-law allows such ridiculous nonsense?

Graham Griffiths

SUNSET: A magnificent sight from my apartment window.

A stunning sky I HAVE to say that Spain has some magnificent natural sights to rival anywhere in the world. On my travels I have seen striking mountains, impressive gorges and stunning forests, but sometimes you really don’t have to move very far, just turn your gaze skywards.

This beautiful sunset picture was taken from the window of my holiday apartment in Avenida Gamonal in Arroyo de la Miel.

David Anderson

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Price of inaction SINCE two-year-old Julen fell down an illegal well to his death in Andalucia in January, Spain has been forced to confront its illegal hole problem.

Wells dug without permission have been shown as not only lethal, but widespread.

The government estimates there could be more than one million across Spain. That is an average of more than 123 for each of Spain’s 8,124 villages, towns and cities.

Provincial and regional authorities have already begun trying to seal off illegal holes to avoid a rerun of Julen’s death.

Three were sealed in Asturias’ capital Oviedo this week and the Junta de Castilla y Leon’s Finance Spokesperson Pilar del Olmo said her authority would spend €100 million doing so. Action comes none too soon. If the government’s estimates are accurate, then it is frighteningly lucky that someone was not hurt or killed sooner, or that more lives have not been claimed.

It goes to show that rules on planning, health and safety, much maligned as restrictive and pedantic, serve a vital function.

Had prospectors followed those rules, tragedy may not have visited Malaga Province and we would be bringing you our view on something else this week.

David Serrano, the owner of the land which harboured the well that claimed Julen’s life, has now been charged in connection with the two-year-old’s death.

Julen’s death is the price of inaction. The cost may mount further if nothing is done to curb illegal wells.

Now we want to hear your views.

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Costa del Sol entertainer Bunny Lane dies Only recently heard that Bunny was no longer with us. I had many great nights in Bunny’s in Iris where we have an apartment. He and KT and Peter were amazing, was so sad when Bunny’s closed. Sending my condolences to Phil.

Maureen

Spanish universities cancel Erasmus grants before hard Brexit possibility Brexit is going to create a negative impact which is something inevitable. I think Spain should work harder and emphasise how it can attract international students (esp from Asia, Middle-East and even from North America). Spain has one of the top universities in the world and the quality of education and professors are excellent and of high standard.

If the government along with educational professionals introduce more universities that can offer different courses taught in English then I won’t be surprised if they surpass Germany or even France in terms of receiving more international students.

Pupils are crazy to study in Spain because of the food, sports, culture, and even social life, but two things might have been issues for many to change their minds : 1. Language and 2.

Lack of jobs. Think again, it is not too late.

Andrew It hardly matters whether Erasmus is closed for certain to British students. Applicants to these grants from the UK have already faced rejected applications for almost two years following the referendum.

Julie

COMMENTS FROM EWN ONLINE Yup - unfortunately peeps in the UK just didn’t think of the real knock-on effect of their vote. I’m sure there will be another programme hashed out over time, but it’s gonna be a pain for those wanting to study European languages.

Jennifer

Best and worst Spanish supermarkets In the matter of price v quality v availability, Mercadona is hard to beat.

Alan

Corte Ingles is ok, but overpriced, unfortunately.

Francesca

Health expert warns of 12,000 heat deaths a year in Spain without climate change action And they still burn everything on the fields. Every day the Orba Vally is covered in smoke and smog but nobody does anything about it. Just always blame the cars.

Renato

Spain strikes deals with African countries to control migration Good luck to the powers that be on this.

Edgar

Not one mention of Mercadona which I think is the best all round supermarket. Value for money and good quality. Elsewhere you’re mainly paying for popular branded goods where Mercadona’s own brand are perfectly fine!

Nick

Morocco will be very grateful - for the thousands of highly educated migrants who would otherwise have made their way to Britain or Germany who - we are always told - are desperate for their skills !

PM

My supermarket habits have changed since I moved inland as I was a Carrefour girl, sporadically shopping at Supersol and Mercadona , rarely Lidl, and never Aldi. Now I’m inland, and it’s Mercadona, Lidl, Aldi and Dia in that order, Don Market were great but have moved due to a new Carrefour which is okay, but the fresh produce isn’t great... or what I bought wasn’t too good out of the packaging. So it was back to Lidl and Mercadona. I rate Mercadona number 1. El

BREXIT: Brits could pay €60 for EU travel after Spain blocks fee waiver over Gibraltar This is absolutely WONDERFUL news. It’s absolutely IMPERATIVE we are put on the visa-required list. We are far too high-risk a country to be put on the EU’s visa exempt list.

Gayle

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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Don't chance your plans being disrupted by ill health. Get any problems sorted out now even if you think they are 'nothing'. When you are feeling good it is easy to take that for granted. Fresh foods and air mean more at the moment than making an extra few pounds. Allow others to become involved and give a hand when energy is low because you can easily repay the favour later when your own energy levels are high.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20)

DID YOU KNOW? The Genesis Device demonstration video in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was the first entirely computer-generated movie sequence in cinema.

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Appetency - a longing or desire, or a natural tendency or affinity. From a Latin word appetencia, first found in English the early 17th century.

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In this your birthday month, your mind is positively buzzing with ideas.

There has been so much progress in your personal life during the past year that it is hard to believe.

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

This is why, now, you may be patting yourself on the back. Keep colleagues on your side by taking a particular interest in them.

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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There are moments of boundless energy which really urge you to 'get up and go'. Make use of this at work, where most progress is to be made this week. Be you a politician, pensioner or anyone in between, the opportunities are there to be had.

Slow progress on the love front should not see you fretting. At the moment, the priorities are elsewhere. Putting down roots and establishing your position are paramount.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Bring more zip to your life by putting the spotlight on your health. Getting out and about lifts the spirits, while perking up the diet with new foods brightens the system. As energy levels come up this week, be aware of what is happening around you. A chance remark in conversation may bring to light a really great idea for improving your finances. Romance is not exactly sparkling but you have your eye on this area.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The chance to travel seems exciting but can be made even more so by including a few people who are on your wavelength. So busy have you been on the more mundane aspects of life that the 'big picture' may have faded into the background. An early holiday or weekend break opens the mind and gives impetus to any personal plans. Don't be shy when with members of the opposite sex because they have much to offer you spiritually.

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An authority figure may also be seen as a possible romantic attachment.

Your talents and charm serve you well when approaching this person.

Opportunities need approaching with eyes wide open, however, because they could be time-consuming and disruptive. Nothing is for nothing,

though, and maybe you feel that it will all be worth the effort in the longer term. Financially, keep the ball rolling and contacts current.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Keeping up the activity level physically is really in your best interests this week. It is a pivotal point where your resolutions in this area could fail. With life very busy, it is still important to retain your priorities. A new year promise broken may still be restarted without trauma, just determination is needed.

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

Bringing humour into the equation makes such a difference midweek when you wonder where it is all going.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) With your enthusiasm socially at a peak, now is the time to get involved with anything that takes your fancy. A project involving music or painting will give you the chance to make new friends. Children and young people fill your time for a lot of this week and certainly give you a reason to smile. Organising a trip, possibly abroad, brings the chance of romance.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) This week will see more progress on a health issue. Maybe you have recently given up something or taken to the gym. Recent weeks may have conspired to upset your best efforts. It is never too late to make a fresh start, though, especially right now. Someone who gives your confidence a boost also leads you to believe that anything is possible.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Avoid like the plague people who would dampen your spirit. It may not be deliberate but, if you are near repressed or depressed people, it may rub off. Find positive, active people to be near. If you have not started a form of exercise, then now is as good a time as any. Make it group activity if you want more social contacts. When meeting someone new do not dismiss them out of hand.

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

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Across 1 Doctor with little work in the fall (4) 3 Lump of rock broke the radio set (8) 9 Wrestle madly and suffer in heat (7) 10 Bill from Microsoft for supplying Access? (5) 11 Puzzling out some jargon (5) 12 Aprons designed for clergyman (6) 14 Part of flower, extremely sweet, with new name (6) 16 Going up, like US money (6) 19 Small change for a constable (6) 21 The belief is that I am God returning (5) 24 Mysterious characters confused nurse (5) 25 Company chief ordered to get a small house (7) 26 After remaking bed, Doris undressed (8) 27 Refuse in the garden yard (4) Down 1 Show daughter is nearby (8) 2 Once a stormy sea (5) 4 Scratch sweetheart following fight (6) 5 Found idea germinated, showing keen interest (5) 6 Effect of comet crash after half an hour (7) 7 Vessel for someone very attractive (4)

8 In a large book, hospital involved (2,4) 13 Arty gets revised plan (8) 15 Sums worked out, not a sum (7) 17 Seated transport is dignified (6) 18 Some mediocre chefs in nursery (6)

Code Breaker

20 Italian sauce made from ripest oranges (5) 22 For example turns on boy in clearing (5) 23 Poke with end of sharp stick (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 3 represents C and 17 represents B, so fill in C every time the figure 3 appears and B every time the figure 17 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 Small handgun (6) 4 Spanish sparkling wine (4) 8 Investigate thoroughly to see if true (5) 9 Identical in quantity (5) 10 Early form of bicycle (10) 13 Strong desire to travel (10) 17 Relating to sound or sound recording (5) 18 Rugged box (5) 19 Arrange or order by classes or categories (4) 20 To pick out from a number by preference (6)

English - Spanish

Across 7 Comportarse (6) 8 Zanahoria (6) 9 Esperanza (4) 10 Transferir (8) 11 Fencing (sport) (7) 13 Rodillas (5) 15 To polish (5) 17 Pañales (7) 20 Skill (8) 21 Cantar (4) 23 Imán (6) 24 Balancín (6)

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE

Down 1 Young dogs (4) 2 Range (5) 3 Be obliged to pay or repay (3) 5 Light shade of blue (5) 6 Napping (6) 7 Diffusing warmth and friendliness (6) 11 Nocturnal wildcat of Central America and South America (6) 12 Perspires (6) 14 Lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation (5) 15 Frighten (5) 16 Strike repeatedly (4) 18 Stick used in snooker (3)

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

Down 1 Veil (4) 2 Carrera (6) 3 Hora de acostarse (7) 4 To throw (5) 5 Cárcel (6) 6 ¡Ven aquí! (4,4) 12 Cacerola (8) 14 To have a wash (7) 16 Tener la intención de (6) 18 To own (6) 19 Décimo (5) 22 Ordenado (4)

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Hexagram

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

BEAUTY BEHALF CAUCUS DEPOSE (10) ELDEST ENTIRE ESCAPE FRAYED GUNMEN HELMET HOOKUP PELVIS ROTTEN STATUS STORMY STRUNG THWACK TOUCHY WHITEN

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Dreamy 2 Mumble 3 Laymen 4 Bronze 5 Bamboo 6 Vagary 7 Blonde 8 Grubby 9 Regain 10 Nobody 11 Travel 12 Dyeing 13 Dugout 14 Inland 15 Edging 16 Candle 17 Indigo 18 Triune 19 Onrush.

Nonagram

Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules?

• The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’.

They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

• Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms.

• No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice.

• No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

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

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.

TARGET: • Average: 23 • Good: 33

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

TARGET:

• Very good: 47 • Excellent: 60

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

Average: 14 Good: 19 Very good: 27

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Excellent: 35

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION ache acre cafe care chef cure each ecru face fare fear hare hear race rhea urea chafe facer farce reach chafer chaffer CHAUFFEUR

CREDIT: Google.

QUICK Across: 1 Supple, 4 Lags, 7 Syria, 8 Ahead, 10 Greedy, 14 Add, 15 Hybrid, 18 Hyena, 19 Adapt, 20 Mare, 21 Remedy.

CODE BREAKER

Down: 1 Sash, 2 Partridge, 3 Leave, 5 Sudden, 6 Lazy, 9 Eliminate, 11/12 Dry ice, 13 Mayhem, 15 Hoax, 16 Blaze, 17 Stay.

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1 Misers, 4 Creeds, 9 Dormice, 10 Wager, 11 Seems, 12 Lanyard, 13 Greengrocer, 18 Snapper, 20 Intro, 22 Limbo, 23 Netball, 24 Modest, 25 Adults.

1 Comb, 3 Calabaza, 9 Ciruela, 10 Alarm, 11 Maybe, 12 Llorar, 14 Eighty, 16 Armada, 19 Dibujo , 21 Pulga, 24 Lilac, 25 Thinner, 26 Pasteles, 27 Esas.

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1 Medusa, 2 Serve, 3 Reissue, 5 Rowan, 6 Engrave, 7 Strode, 8 Belligerent, 14 Rearmed, 15 Omitted, 16 Asylum, 17 Koalas, 19 Plots, 21 Trail.

1 Cucumber, 2 Mercy, 4 Amable, 5 Abajo, 6 Azafata, 7 Army, 8 Cement, 13 Palabras, 15 Grillos, 17 Repair, 18 Bottle, 20 Uncle, 22 Lungs, 23 Slap.

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QUIZ: HI-DE-HI All the answers begin with either HI or DE 1. Easter Road is the home ground of which Scottish Premiership football club, founded in 1875?

2. Also called ‘belladonna’, which poisonous bushy Eurasian plant has drooping purple flowers and black cherry-like fruit?

3. The songs Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, Now You Has Jazz and Well, Did You Evah! all featured in which 1956 American romantic musical comedy film?

4. Israelites, 007 (Shanty Town), It Miek and You Can Get It If You Really Want were all UK hit singles for which Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician?

5. What is the name of the American politician, diplomat, lawyer, writer and public speaker who served as the First Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001?

6. Thought to have been hidden by the Essenes or a similar Jewish sect shortly before the revolt against Roman rule, what name was given to the collection of Hebrew and Aramaic manuscripts discovered in pottery storage jars in caves near Qumran between 1947 and 1956?

7. What was the name of the legendary 16th-century North American Indian teacher and chieftain, who was the hero of an 1855 narrative poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow?

8. What name is given to the science or technique of dating events, environmental change and archaeological artefacts by using the characteristic patterns of annual growth rings in timber and tree trunks?

9. Which range of high mountains in northern Pakistan and Afghanistan form a westward continuation of the Himalayas?

10. Which desert area that is part of the Mojave Desert in eastern California and southwestern Nevada, contains the lowest point in North America?

Not a lot of people know that... with the filming of the BBC television sitcom Hi-De-Hi initially taking place during spring, Jeffrey Holland (Spike Dixon) spent so much time in the camp swimming pool during production of series one that he was treated for hypothermia.

Answers: 1. HIBERNIAN FC (commonly known as HIBS), 2. DEADLY NIGHTSHADE, 3. HIGH SOCIETY, 4. DESMOND DEKKER, 5. HILLARY CLINTON, 6. DEAD SEA SCROLLS, 7.

HIAWATHA, 8.

DENDROCHRONOLOGY, 9.

HINDU KUSH, 10. DEATH VALLEY

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• Ainsley Harriott, Chef; February 28, 62 went platinum in late 2009, before subsequent This well-loved culinary icon has been a regular on singles and albums went on to make Bieber one British screens since early musical success with an of the best-selling singers of all time. early-nineties hit record, World Party, with the • Jon Bon Jovi, Singer; March 2, 57 The leader of eponymous rock band, Jon Bon Calypso Twins. Formed by Harriott and a school friend, the act went on become regular performers Bon Jovi.

Jovi, the singer has enjoyed success since 1983 on London’s stand-up circuit before Harriott when he founded the group. Since then, the icon became a chef, going on to present Can’t Cook, Won’t has gone on to release 12 studio albums with his band, as Cook, and Ready Steady Cook. well as two solo albums. Bon Jovi has also dipped his toes into the acting world, in Moonlight and Valentino.

• Justin Bieber, Singer; March 1, 25 Newlywed Bieber is a Canadian singer-songwriter • Jessica Biel, Actress; March 3, 37 discovered by talent manager Scooter Braun after Bieber Jessica Claire Timberlake, as she is officially known since posted YouTube videos of himself covering songs. After marrying singer Justin Timberlake in 2012, is a successful American actress who secured roles in television drama signing to RBMG records in 2008, the singer’s first album

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series 7th Heaven. She has since gone on to receive Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominations for acting.

• Brooklyn Beckham, Instagrammer; March 4, 20 The famous son of parents David and Victoria Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham has since gone on to achieve celebrity status in his own right through a series of modelling contracts, high-profile celebrity girlfriends, and a thriving Instagram account.

• Eva Mendes, Actress; March 5, 43 This successful actress, who has two children with fellow actor Ryan Gosling, began her career in the late 90’s with a series of roles in B films, including Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror. She went on to achieve larger roles in films Training Day, 2 Fast 2 Furious and The Other Guys.

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IN this new novel by author Lucinda Berry, a young couple desperate for a child of their own finally get what they want with unsettling consequences.

Christopher and Hannah, a happily married surgeon and nurse with outwardly perfect lives, are missing a child in their lives until one day Christopher finds Janie, an abandoned six-year-old, at their hospital.

The surgeon forms an instant connection with the child and convinces Hannah to take her in. Janie proves not to be the perfect child, however, increasingly forming a strong bond to Christopher while lashing out against Hannah in increasingly distressing ways.

As Christopher refuses to see Hannah is suffering, and denies Janie is manipulating him, Hannah becomes increasingly isolated from her family.

Already at breaking point, a revelation about Janie’s past may be enough to push Hannah and Christopher over the edge.

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• 1692 - Witch hunt In Salem Village in Massachusetts, Sarah Goode, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba, an Indian slave from Barbados, are charged with practising witchcraft.

• 1899 - Aspirin out German pharmaceutical company Bayer patents aspirin, using acetylsalicylic acid made from a chemical found in the bark of willow trees, and making the medicine a household name.

• 1932 - Kidnapped In 1932, Charles Lindbergh III, the 20-monthold son of aviation icon Charles Lindbergh, is kidnapped from the family’s home in Hopewell, New Jersey, with the perpetrator leaving a muddy footprint behind.

• 1953 - DNA discovered Cambridge University scientists, James Watson and Francis Crick, discover the chemical structure of DNA, determining it is made of a double-helix structure.

• 1966 - Lennon controversy Musician John Lennon sparks his first major controversy in America five months after giving a quote to an English newspaper saying the Beatles were, ‘Bigger than Jesus.’

• 1987 - Sinking A British ferry leaving Zeebrugge, Belgium, capsized, drowning 188 people, leading to a safety procedure investigation, led by Lord Justice Barry Sheen, which found the ship was lacking the necessary safety mechanisms.

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THIS pre-cursor to Morse is now in its sixth episode and more popular than ever. In this series, it’s 1969, and things seem bleak with Morse - played by Roger Allam - and his crew separated across Oxfordshire. A series of grisly crimes - including the death of a young girl making her way home from school, cut brakes lines, a deadly campaign of gossip and rumour in a picturesque village and a murder at the Bodleian Library - to bring them back together. This season brings Morse’s former adversary, DCI Ronnie Box (Simon Harrison), and his sidekick, DS Alan Jago (Richard Riddell), into the gang, forcing them to work together to battle crime and corruption.

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TECH FOR THE TIMID BACK in the day, I thought I could game the exam system with a muchtouted new technology: sleep-learning.

A tape recorder (remember them?) with a timer, squawked a continuous loop of my study material through a desperately uncomfortable speaker under my pillow.

What I got out of it other than a bruised ear, was massive sleep deprivation and trouble staying awake for the actual exam. Any actual learning was probably from having to recite the material onto the tape in the first place.

Sleep-learning quickly fell into disrepute when researchers announced it was ‘impractical and probably impossible.’ But today like millions of others, I still rely on bedtime technology; now to actually get me to sleep and never mind the Valium.

Brits who haven’t managed to nod off by 00.48 UK time often swear by the poetically soporific ‘shipping forecast’ to dust their eyelids.

My own remedy is much simpler

There’s a (n)app for that, says serial insomniac Terence Kennedy

and more flexible: smartphone by the bedside, preloaded with BBC podcasts, and one comfortable earphone. Dry-as-dust history analysis ‘In Our Time’ is a guaranteed Horlicks; the hilarious ‘News Quiz’ absolutely isn’t.

Extreme aficionados go one step further, downloading ‘the world’s most boring podcasts’ to do the trick; from monotonous recitations of that least-read famous book, James Joyce’s

‘Ulysses,’ to tide tables delivered with no inflection, to ‘Game of Drones’ (yes, really), to two people you don’t know and don’t care about discussing their relationship at excruciating length.

Of course the object of the exercise is to stop the onset of the mindclutter which can haunt us all in the wee small hours when no amount of sheep-counting works.

There is another approach for the hard-of-sleeping: white noise, a syn-

No added sugar Mike Senker In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I AM always pleased to receive your emails about my articles. In fact, over the years, I’ve had a few hundred and most of them I reply to and nearly all of them are positive or jokey.

One person regularly sends me poems.

Of course, all the emails have an address so I can just hit reply and that’s it. But this week someone decided to send the owner of EWN a letter telling them how sick I am.

I don’t think they were referring to my aches and pains. I think they meant I am sick in the head. They then went on to insult the owner for giving me space to rant.

This, of course, was because I had a go at that crook Trump.

The thing which fascinated me was the fact that the letter was anonymous. There was no name, no signature, and no date, nothing. It was just a piece of paper with their rant on it.

So, in their world, they can anonymously say what they like, and to be honest, it was a bit weird and rambly, but I can’t or shouldn’t be allowed to have my column

any more because they are a Trump devotee and I hit a nerve.

So my friend; next time be a big boy or girl and put your name to it then we can discuss things like adults. The world we live in now is full of keyboard warriors who hide behind made-up handles on social media and I’m sure it upsets some people, but not me!

I have diabetes and I am always trying to work out what I can and can’t eat. I know that eating chocolate and sweets is a no-no.

What I find confusing are items which have ‘no added sugar.’ The term means that the manufacturer has added no sugar to the product.

But certain products labelled ‘no added sugar’ contain a large amount of natural sugar (canned fruit is one example) and/or other carbohydrates.

Many products labelled ‘no added sugar’ contain artificial sweeteners. Manufacturers can use the term ‘sugar-free’ if the product has less than 0.5 grammes of sugar per serving. But keep in mind that as your servings go up, so does the sugar.

For example, three servings of sugar-free jelly will contain 1.5 grammes of sugar.

Perhaps most important, remember a product may be low in sugar but still very high in other carbohydrates. All very confusing!

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thetic noise source for sound masking.

Hit the Google or Apple store and there are dozens of white-noise-type apps - many free - and if you prefer something less hissy than white noise itself, take your choice falling asleep to the clacking of a railway carriage, a purring cat, the gentle pitter-patter of rain on the roof, or even the rumble and whine of an airliner cabin, but without the chicken or beef.

Sleep inducement apart, these apps are a blessing in another way; a boon to those of us who can’t concentrate in noisy spaces.

Driven to distraction by your colleague’s whine, the crackle of a nearby TV or the ceaseless song of the Hoover?

Grab a decent pair of isolating over-ear headphones and work obliviously instead to anything from Metallica to Beethoven’s Tenth.

Which does indeed exist by the way, though even Ludwig’s staunchest fans wish it didn’t.

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Terminal boredom THE astonishingly popular American ‘Sleep with Me’ is unlike any podcast you’ve ever heard.

Each episode is designed to get more boring the longer you listen, a sort of interestingness decrescendo. And it must be working, given it gets nearly three million downloads a month.

In a recent episode, its deadpan presenter describes in mind-numbing, droning detail, how to build a birdhouse; for one hour and 17 minutes.

Other topics shuffle from children’s fairy stories as told by an entirely disinterested parent, to no-holds-barred descriptions of the narrator’s latest holiday. And lest you might feel you’ve missed a gem, there are currently 738 of the darn things to download.

Good night, sleep tight, and make sure the earphones don’t bite.

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Get glossy THE sun is coming out, the clocks are not far from springing forward and the wild flowers are out. That can only mean one thing; spring is here.

Spring beauty is all about soft colours, dewy skin and glossy hair. Months of central heating and cold weather can take their toll, leaving us with dry, dull locks in need of some attention.

Regain your hair’s natural gloss with a routine designed to rehydrate and repair damage, beginning with Champu Sublime (€13.79 for 250ml from www.care thy.es) by Barcelona brand Abril et Nature. As the name suggests, this shampoo will help hair look its best with a combination of hydrating oils, hyaluronic acid, and conditioning ingredients.

Next, tackle the problems of loss of moisture and split ends with the IGK Bad & Bougie Amla Oil Deep Repair Conditioner (€29.55 for 236 ml from www.sephora.es).

This concentrated treatment contains vegetable proteins to strengthen hair structure, helping it regain its natural shine.

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By Heidi Tryland UK Qualified Osteopath

SHINING BRIGHT: Regain hair’s natural shine with products which hydrate. €9.75 at www.thecosme tics.com) for a 100 per cent natural hit of hydration.

To seal the deal - once a week and instead of your normal conditioner - protect all of your good work at the same time as adding shine, with a

topcoat such as IGK’s Expensive. This product works like a top coat after a manicure to seal in shine and moisture and protect colour in the upcoming sunnier months, and is available at €29.55 for 124ml from www.sephora.es.

DO you have an arthritic hip or arthritis in the knee? And having a hip replacement surgery or a new knee is not what you want to do - not yet and you think you have to live with the pain as long as you can bear it before going into surgery?

Well, you do not necessarily have to. Osteopaths treat arthritis and can relieve pain.

The arthritis is there and will not go away; it is wear and t e a r, b u t o s t e o p a t h i c t r e a t ment can help reduce the pain and help you move around easier.

Help yourself; stay active a n d g e t t r e a t m e n t . T h e r e a r e some simple steps you can take to help yourself. For example, what do you eat? Some food can increase arthritic pain, like tomatoes! There is a list of other things which I can tell you all about.

B e p o s i t i v e . R e m e m b e r, m a n y p e o p l e w h o h a v e a r t h r i tis on their x-rays are symptom free!

TREATMENT: Don’t suffer in silence.

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With all the latest in treatments and technology, Dr Hussain and her capable aesthetics team can provide all manner of non-surgical anti-ageing treatments. Two of the best treatments are the Rehydration Therapy programme and Medical Resurfacing.

We all can agree that looking after your skin is important all year round, but it benefits greatly from extra TLC during the winter months. The weather is colder and the wind can be harsh which has a tendency to dry the skin, sometimes leaving it feeling more sensitive.

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BETWEEN festive events, visiting family, and cold temperatures, winter can feel like one of the longest seasons.

So why not celebrate its departure with a well-deserved, home pampering session? Best attempted in the evening when relaxation benefits should result in an uninterrupted night’s sleep, a DIY pampering session can lower stress and restore dehydrated, stressed-out hair and skin.

Begin by running a warm bath - shown to help lower stress hormone levels - containing a favourite oil or scent.

Try a specially designed bath soak such as Herbivore’s Soaking Salts (€15.86 for 227g from www.re volveclothing.es)? One hundred per cent natural, this relaxing prod-

uct contains salts to hydrate and soothe skin.

As you soak away your stress, take advantage of half an hour to yourself to pay attention to one of the more neglected areas of the body; the scalp. Dampen hair before gently massaging IGK’s Low Key Cleansing Walnut Scalp Scrub (£31/€35.51 for 147ml) onto the head until the product dissolves, before adding more water for a rich lather. This mini-massage helps you unwind as well as detoxing the scalp of any product build-up, and can be used once a week in place of shampoo.

Next, apply a hydrating mask such as Instant Coconut Hair Mask (€5.95 for 100ml from www.sephora.es). As

it takes effect, treat your body to the same glow-inducing exfoliation and slough off the day with a gentle exfoliator such as Haeckels Exfoliating Vegan Seaweed Block (from £4/€4.59 from www.haeck els.co.uk). Doubling up as a hydrating seaweed soap and specially-made in Margate, England, this block uses peppercorns and crushed coriander seeds to provide a natural scrub.

After rinsing off, snuggle up in something comfortable and treat your skin to a mask. Patchology Flashmasque (from €7.05 from www.revolveclothing.es) is available in four varieties; Hydrate, Illuminate, Soothe, and Milk Peel.

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by Julie Day THE number of people suffering from diabetes worldwide has risen from 108 million in 1980 to more than 425 million in 2017.

The US has the greatest number of diabetics, at almost 10 per cent of the population, followed by the UK, Canada and China.

Diabetes is now the seventh most common cause of death, and studies say that two out of every three people with diabetes will die early from heart disease or a stroke.

Traditionally, diabetes generally only affected people over the age of 60, but now it is common to see people in their 30’s and even younger with the disease, and the rise in the number of diabetic young children is steadily increasing.

What is diabetes?

In short, diabetes is a defect in the body’s ability to convert blood sugar into energy.

In Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing or is unable to produce enough insulin, a hormone which the body needs to regulate the blood sugar levels, ensuring they are not too high or too low. Insulin is also responsible for delivering the

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CONTROL: Glucose levels must be maintained at a healthy level for diabetes sufferers. sugar (glucose) from the bloodstream into the liver, muscles, fat and other cells so it can be used for fuel.

In Type 2 diabetes, the person’s body does not respond normally to insulin (insulin resistant), and cannot use it effectively. For this reason, it begins to overproduce the hormone to make up for it, but over time

the body can’t produce enough insulin to maintain blood sugar levels at a normal rate, which leads to excessive amounts of glucose in the body which can’t be used.

Symptoms Symptoms of Type 1 diabetes include extreme thirst, frequent and excessive emptying of the bladder, constant hunger, weight

loss, mood swings, tiredness, weakness, nausea, wounds which are unable to heal quickly, recurring infections and blurred vision.

The symptoms of Type 2 diabetes are similar to those of Type 1, but generally not as obvious.

This often means a late diagnosis of the disease, meaning the patient could have already had it

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diabetes for several years.

Additional symptoms also include hunger, especially after just eating, a dry mouth and headaches.

Health problems If diabetes is not treated or controlled it can lead to numerous series health conditions including heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, glaucoma, nerve destruction and amputation of the feet.

Over time, the excessive amount of sugar in the blood destroys the body’s blood vessels and nerves, and restricts blood and oxygen flow through the arteries and veins.

For example, a reduction of blood flowing to the heart, or a blockage in the arteries, can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Studies show that people with diabetes are twice at risk of developing heart or cardiovascular disease than people without diabetes.

Causes of diabetes Research generally shows

there is no single cause of diabetes. There are, however, several important contributing factors.

Researchers agree that the most common cause or contributing factor of developing diabetes Type 2 is obesity. This is closely followed by stress.

People with high blood pressure, high levels of LDL cholesterol and a high body mass index are also more at risk, and it has also been found that most diabetics are deficient in magnesium and zinc, minerals which aid the body’s ability to use insulin and to heal wounds.

Prevention While traditional doctors advocate the use of pharmaceutical drugs (much to the delight of the pharmaceutical companies who are profiting), studies have also shown that supplements and lifestyle changes will also help to control, or even reverse, diabetes.

As stress is a major diseaseforming factor, a contributor to many illnesses and not just diabetes, it is vital to eliminate stress

from our lives.

Secondly, patients must control their weight and daily exercise, such as walking an hour every day, and avoiding high glycaemic index foods such as processed carbohydrates and sugar is essential.

Studies also show that magnesium and zinc supplements will help. Low magnesium levels for example, are associated with insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, and decreased insulin secretion. This means by increasing magnesium levels, the body will become less resistant to insulin and be able to use it properly.

Other minerals and supplements known to aid in the prevention of diabetes include B vitamins, vitamin E, chromium, iodine, cinnamon and coenzyme Q10.

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Treat yourself!

Kate Broadhead Health and Lifestyle coach CRAVINGS have a lot to answer for.

The y a re ofte n the downf al l of any weight loss regime and the knock-on effect can be ultimate failure.

Everyone has their weaknesses. My best friend can’t turn down a familysized bag of Walkers crisps. Many people are chocoholics. My weakness is full-on carbs; a baked potato with cheese and butter is pure heaven to me!

So how do we stop cravings from leading us astray? Two things: 1) If you desperately want something, plan it into your day and work the rest of your meals around it. With carb cycling, you have a certain flexibility as no foods are banned, they just have to be eaten in moderation, and to a set limit for your weight.

2) Create guilt-free goodies which contain healthier ingredients, thus allowed to be eaten more freely!

Two of my most popular recipes are peanut butter protein bites and coconut

chocolate balls, both of which are made with natural sweeteners and flour alternatives. They also taste great!

Sweet cravings often occur in the afternoon, a couple of hours after lunch when the fatigue can kick in and you get the ‘crash’ which leads you to make an unhealthy choice.

These sweet snacks are perfect for t hi s as t hey cont ai n nat ur al energy sources and are perfect with your afternoon coffee! (black of course!)

Milk substitutes are very popular now and are so versatile; if smoothies are your t hi ng, bl end al m ond m i l k wi t h ber r i es and i ce f or a del i ci ous f i l l er which tastes way too good to be healthy!

For savoury treats, cheese is welcomed on carb cycling; just be careful to choose a low carb, high fibre cracker to be its partner!

Visit Kate’s successful Facebook group on www.facebook.com/groups/carb cyclingforbeginners or follow on Instagram @carbcyclingqueen For personal coaching please email her on ccforbeginners@hotmail.com.

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Fergie’s fleeting visit

Celine’s Spanish dancer CELINE DION has set the record straight about her relationship with Spanish backing dancer Pepe Muñoz.

Over the last few months, celebrity magazines and tabloid newspapers have been rife with rumours the 34-year-old from Malaga is the megastar’s toyboy.

Headlines including ‘they’re inseparable,’ and ‘Dion and boyfriend leaving restaurant’ have circulated for some time.

But Dion, 50, has put the rumours to bed, telling the Sun

‘we are friends, we’re best friends’ adding that they hold hands and go out because ‘he is a gentleman.’

The mother-of-three went on to say that she doesn’t mind being papped in public with Muñoz, who is a self-taught illustrator specialising in fashion, ‘because he’s handsome and my best friend.’

But the My Heart Will Go On singer made it clear she is single, pointing out that her husband Rene Angelil just passed’ and admitted there’s another man in her life, ‘but not the man.’

Rene died aged 73 in 2016 after a

GAME OF THRONES actress Lena Heady looked worlds away from her evil character Cersei Lannister when she attended Heroes Comic Con in Valencia on Saturday.

Donning a plunging lace top and striped trousers, the 45-year-old

PALS: Celine and Pepe are ‘just friends.’ long battle with cancer.

Pepe Muñoz has been seen by the five-time Grammy award winner’s side for the past two years.

looked relaxed and happy, teaming her sexy camisole with a black shirt, braces and a pair of orange woolly socks.

The natural beauty shunned heavy make-up in favour of a hint of mascara and lip gloss.

Heady has starred in the television hit since the first series, and hinted at the excitement to come from the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones in April.

Heady in Valencia

LENA HEADY: Game of Thrones star.

THE Duchess of York had her arms full of orchids and a suit cover emblazoned with an ‘S’ as she left a hotel in Madrid last week.

But the ex-wife of Princess Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, 59, still managed to greet fans who had gathered to see her.

The brief city break was no doubt welcomed after a hectic few weeks.

She visited Sierra Leone earlier this month with her charity Street Child, which helps children in poverty get an education.

Fergie visited a village and spent time with young pupils in the classroom.

Posting pictures of her visit to her Instagram account, which boasts 169,000 followers, she wrote: ‘Such a privilege to be welcomed so warmly by children at this school in Port Loko, Sierra Leone, which has been helped by my charity.

‘It breaks my heart that 121 million children don’t have a chance to go to school which is why I am here to launch Street Child’s campaign to build or renovate 1,000 schools and give an education to 100,000 children.’

And prior to Sierra Leone, the Duchess let her hair down at a friend’s party in Copenhagen, Germany.

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Bonanza Bar and Restaurant THE Bonanza Bar and Restaurant is somewhat of an oddity in a totally weird and wonderful way. Tucked away in the sleepy residential area of the El Chaparral Urbanisation in Torrevieja, the Bonanza Bar and Restaurant sticks out like a sore thumb due to the incongruity between its obvious grandeur and magnificence and the simple surroundings it is located in.

Established and running for 20 years, the bar and restaurant have built up a fantastic reputation for top-quality international cuisine, great service and eye-catching décor.

The bar and restaurant are in fact two separate buildings with two separate entrances, yet food is available in both.

The bar has a more relaxed and fun feel about it, with live entertainment and music, cocktails and a bit of a party atmosphere. Here, customers can join the fun quiz and lucky cards night every Wednesday and Sunday with a special two-course set menu for just €8.50.

Thursday night is not to be missed for anyone that relishes a good bowl of mussels prepared and served in traditional Belgian style - steamed in white wine and accompanied with a generous basket of chips and a healthy serving of homemade mayonnaise on the side.

Bonanza Bar and Restaurant - international cuisine with a Belgian welcome.

With the owners originating from Belgium, it’s only natural that they would want to showcase their national cuisine. For this reason, it is also possible to experience the delights of Belgian cookery every Friday night where the Bonanza spare ribs served with chips or jacket potato, BBQ sauce and salad is the only option,

but you can eat as much as you like for just €12 per person.

For something slightly more intimate and special, dining in the adjacent restaurant is ideal.

There’s something of a cosy and welcoming atmosphere, enhanced by the dark wooden beams, exposed stone walls and the delicately

laid out tables.

An à la carte menu is available and special occasions such as birthdays and weddings can be catered for with advance booking.

The Bonanza Bar and Restaurant, with its sizeable outdoor patio, is the ideal location during the summer and autumn months when the evenings are pleasant and warm. The ambient lighting and comfortable seating will have you relaxed in no time and it’ll be several hours before you will even think about heading home.

Bonanza Bar and Restaurant Calle Rossetti, 2 Urb El Chaparral Torrevieja Opening hours (until March 31): Wednesday to Sunday: 12pm-3pm and 6pm until late Tel: 966 786 365

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Everybody is Irish PROBABLY the most important and most popular event to take place in Orihuela Costa’s Cabo Roig is the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, which attracts several thousands of visitors each year.

This year, Saint Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday and as well as the parade, a whole host of extra activities have also been planned for the celebrations.

A craft market will be held on both Saturday and Sunday in the car park beside the medical centre and festivities will begin on Sunday at 1pm with a big shoot out at The Depot.

The parade will start

around 3pm, following a two-kilometre route along the strip.

The parade will feature more dancers, more floats, more activities, more cartoon characters, more bands and much more fun than previous years.

This has all been made possible by the hard work carried out by the organisers, participants, local businesses and Sofia Álvarez, Orihuela’s councillor for Tourism and Foreign Residents.

This year’s Grand Marshall is world-famous Irish boxer and film star, Big Joe Egan, originally from Ringsend in Dublin and don’t forget that on March 17 everybody is Irish!

Join the CADs

THE recently formed CAD Group, run by Torrevieja’s U3A, is an amalgamation of the Current Affairs and Discussion Groups.

It is held every Thursday from 10.30am at the La Zenia Hotel, with various different nationalities attending.

Anything and everything is discussed, with virtually no holds barred. The dreaded B***** word and Donald Trump are about the only taboo subjects!

For details of the CAD group, please contact Bob Kennard on 966 784 562 or by e-mail at torreviejau3acadgroup@gmail.com.

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GGETet your tickets now as The Javea Players’ forthcoming performance of My Fa ir La dy is s ure to be a huge sell out.

The group are delighted tha t C a th R e id-M a rtin is

pla ying the pa rt of Eliz a Doolittle.

Cath has had a long and well-established career in theatre. After joining the Southport Arts Centre from school, she gained a place at

Rose Br uf or d Col l ege of Theatre & Performance. After graduating, Cath spent several years as an actress in London’s fringe theatre scene and around the UK. She has been l i vi ng i n

RBL thanks Overseas Supermercados THE Gran Alacant and La Marina Branch of the Royal British Legion meet on the first Monday of the month at 6pm in Lounge D, Plaza Mayor, Gran Alacant.

New members are always welcome, and you do NOT have to be ex- services to join.

If you or anyone you know needs help or assistance from the Legion, please telephone 676 451 780.

Last year, staff and customers at San Fulgencio’s Overseas Supermercados (Iceland) raised a massive €2,673 for the Poppy Appeal.

Spain for three years.

“As m uch as I l oved working as an actress, I had to pay the bills, so I moved into a ‘proper job’! After a 14-year gap it’s fantastic to be acting again with Javea Players and being in a musical is fabulous, as musical theatre is hands down my f avour i t e genr e,” gushed Cath.

Javea Players’ production of My Fai r Lady wi l l be per f or m ed at t he Capi t ol Theatre, Rojales, onApril 13 at 7pm.

Tickets are €12 each and can be booked online. For m or e i nf or m at i on,vi si t : www.javeaplayers.com.

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Property sales Confirming data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE), the College of Property Registrars pointed out the high number of property purchases which took place in 2018 - a total of 516,680 - making it the first time in 10 years that more than half a million properties were sold in Spain.

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This was the sixth consecutive quarter in which the amount of money banks lent out, went up.

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GOING UP: House prices are at their highest in 10 years. granted per property loan in the last quarter of 2018 was €129,092, with greater amounts being given only in Madrid (€196,458), the Balearic Islands (€171,977), Cataluña (€149.786) and País Vasco (€148,745).

Foreign buyers The interest shown by foreign purchasers remained stable last

to be the top purchasers of Spanish real estate last year and represent 15.54 per cent of the total of foreign buyers – double that of any other nationality.

Following the Brits were the Germans, with 7.48 per cent of all purchases made by foreign buyers and the French, with 7.39 per cent.

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Rural option more appealing SINCE the end of the economic crisis in Spain, the demand for property has gradually increased, and they have now returned to fairly healthy levels.

Many foreign investors opt to purchase property in major cities and tourist destinations, where it is certain their purchase will bring them a healthy profit on their investment.

According to a study by Casaktua.com, four out of every 10 Spaniards on the other hand, are considering relocating to rural areas or small villages.

This is mainly for financial reasons, as people want to find cheaper properties and improve their economic situation in the long term. A total of 60 per cent of those surveyed, said that moving to the countryside, where

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As people realise the importance of being healthy in body, mind and spirit for a happier life, living in a large city just doesn’t cut it any more.

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LA SIESTA EVANGELICAL CHURCH on Urbanisation La Siesta, Torrevieja is a friendly, English speaking church. We hold services each Sunday and everyone is welcome. Our 11.15am Services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month (and 11.15 am on the 5th Sunday, if this applies.) On the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30am. Our choir sings at our 11.15am Services and there is also a Sunday school, called Stepping Stones, on these Sundays.

We welcome residents, visitors and children. For more information see our website www.lasiestaevangeli calchurch.org or telephone Pastor Keith on 666 180 108.

THE ANGLICAN CHURCH, La Fustera. For more info: contact Frank Bentley on 966 495 188. (95461) ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS IS ALCOHOL COSTING YOU MORE THAN MONEY? Drinking to excess not only affects your health it can spill over into every other aspect of your life – damaging everything that is

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important to you. Englishspeaking AA meetings are held throughout the Costa Blanca from Valencia City to Murcia. Anyone wishing to attend a meeting or discuss a possible drinking problem contact Costa Blanca North: *648 169 045* or Costa Blanca South: *625 912 078* or Costa Calida *679 385 105*. All calls are treated in the strictest confidence. AA in German: 645 456 075; Spanish: 679 212 535; Flemish: 635 047 053; and Scandinavian: 659 779 222. www.aa-costablan ca.org (93323) ROUNDABOUT CHARITY SHOP. We are now into summer and very soon we will be feeling the heat! It is time therefore for another visit to the shop where you might find a bargain or two.

Choose from the clothing selection, jewellery, household goods, books or bric-abrac. There is usually something there for everyone - but not always. Charitable donations have recently been made to The Alzheimers Centre, Cancer Research and The Amigos Ambulance Service. We still need your help with donations etc.

Please keep them coming in! We are situated on Avenida Del Furs close to the Fountain Roundabout and immediate left by Don Colchon bed shop. (93325)

THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION, Torrevieja Branch, meet at 15.00 on the first Wednesday of each month at the Restaurante El Paraiso, Urb. Jardin del Mar 3 (behind Carrefour), Torrevieja. Contact Paul Edwards, Chairman 618 644 934 or Margaret Forshaw, Secretary 966 921 996.

(95455) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Orihuela Costa - covering from Punta Prima to San Javier. The branch meets at Olympia restaurant, Mil Palmeras on 3rd Thursday of each month at 19.00 - 19.30pm. More info can be found on branch website

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Residents and holidaymakers are welcome to attend our services with communion and ‘kids church’ each Sunday at 10.30am. We have a Fellowship Meeting (Bible Study) each Wednesday at 6.00pm. For further information see our website www.tcf-Spain.org or tel 966 700 391. (95464) THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BRANCH. Former & serving aircrews of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are welcome to join this convivial & friendly organisation, now in its 21st year. www.aca costablanca.org or call the Secretary on: 966 495 042 (95465) STROKE ASSOCIATION Spain (formally known as Torrevieja stroke support) meet every Wednesday and Friday 2.30pm until 5.00pm.

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Spiritual healing is available every Sunday and Tuesday after the service. 6.30 pm. The Open Circle is every Thursday at 6.30pm. The Divine Service, on Sunday 3rd March is a Memorial service for Sandy Hollywood taken by Len Cox at 11.30 am. The Evening of Mediumship on Tuesday 5th March, will be taken by Mickey Ivers at 7 pm. The Divine Service on Sunday, 10th March will be taken

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MOTORING FACT FROM March 8 to 10, Madrid’s Cristal Pavilion of the Casa de Campo exhibition site, will roar to the sound of engines and be immersed in the smells of rubber and leather, as for the eighth time the now-famous motorcycle trade show, MotoMadrid 2019, will be held.

The exhibition itself will showcase the products from 35 famous motorbike brands, whilst the satellite pavilion will host a range of live and dynamic activities such as professional stunt rider displays, speed racing and even a minimoto display!

With more than 200 exhibitors and 20,000 square metres of space to explore, spread out over three floors, the event will be overflowing with products and service suppliers for both the professional and amateur biker.

Just about every known brand will be at the show; prestigious in the industry cal-

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MOST new cars would be far quieter were it not for digital sounds and other devices installed by manufacturers to give them the roar associated with classic petrol engines.

Let’s mo-to to Madrid!

endar, nobody would want to miss it, including the likes of Suzuki, Peugeot, Lambretta, Royal Enfield, Harley Davidson, BMW Motorrad, KTM, Ducati, Aprilia, Norton, CF Motorcycles, Benelli, Triumph, Indian, Yamaha, Sym, Piaggio, Guzzi,

Daelim, and Keeway, and dozens of suppliers of accessories, spare parts, clothing and more.

Some of the industry’s latest machines will be put on

display, including the brand new Indian FTR 1200 and 1200S, the Aprilia RSV4 1100, the BMW C400 GT, the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro or the Triumph Scrambler 1200 in its XC and XE versions, which will be on show for the first time, even before the dealers have seen them.

Plus, if you fancy testing one of the newest machines on the market yourself, you can book a test ride with many of the dealers. This must be done in advance, and you must hold a valid licence for the vehicle you are asking to test.

For more information, visit the website, salonmotomadrid.com, where you can also find links to their social media platforms to keep up-to-date with the information live in the run up to the event.

MOTOMADRID: Prestigious in the industry calendar.

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ROAD TEST

by Nick Fletcher SMALL hatchbacks are big sellers, and there are a bewildering number available in this crowded market sector which is dominated by Ford and Volkswagen, though there are other strong rivals which have their own plus points; such as the Toyota Yaris.

Yaris has two major advantages over its class rivals: it scores higher than most for reliability, and is also available as a petrolelectric full hybrid, unique in the small car sector.

Prices start at €14,833 (£12,995) for well-equipped entry models, and there are eight different trim levels.

At the top of the range is the Yaris GRS, a distinctive hi-spec hybrid which comes with features such as sports seats and sports steering wheel, black styling accents, larger alloy wheels and stiffer suspension.

Powered by a 98hp 1.5litre four-cylinder petrol engine and electric motor, and mated to slick CVT auto

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Toyota Yaris GRS Hybrid YARIS GRS: A smart, practical hatchback.

transmission, the GRS has an attractive cachet.

Its smooth acceleration gives a 0-100kph time of 11.8 seconds and top speed of 166kph (103mph). Average fuel economy is 19.8kpl (56mpg) and its emission figure is low at just 89g/km.

Neat and nimble to handle, in city traffic it can be driven on electric power on-

STATS PANEL Model: Toyota Yaris GRS Hybrid Engine: 1.5-litre petrol with electric motor Transmission: Electric CVT Auto Performance: 0-100kph 11.8 seconds, top speed 166kph (103mph) Economy: 19.8kpl (56mpg) Emissions: 89g/km

Model tested is UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

ly. Light steering makes parking an easy process, and on the open road at higher speeds it is very planted on the corners. The firmer suspension on this version is still comfortable on smooth surfaces though it will jolt on potholes.

Standard kit on the GRS is extensive, and includes

air-conditioning, cruise control, rear spoiler, multi-media touch-screen, rear-view camera, front parking sensors and safety features including pre-collision system, lane-departure alert and tyre pressure warning. This version costs €22,641 (£19,835).

The cabin offers good accommodation for four adults and the 286-litre boot is larger than on the previous Yaris model and can expand to 768 litres by folding the rear seats, though the load floor is not flat. The dashboard is laid out in simple straightforward form with wellplaced dials and switches for maximum ease of use.

Yaris is a smart, practical hatchback with nice driving dynamics, and while the GRS version is aimed at a niche sector who perhaps prefer a more sporty image, there are enough other models in the range to please almost everyone.

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Drive with a sixth sense ELIMINATING the driver would result in fewer incidents on the roads, but although that might be an aim for the next generation - not something which is going to happen overnight - it is something vehicle manufacturers are working towards.

One of the latest innovations towards that aim is the so-called ‘connected car,’ which, by means of a variety of computerised components, effectively gives the driver a ‘sixth sense,’ according to the developers.

Through the latest 5G (fifth generation of mobile phone connectivity) technology, it is possible to provide predictive information to drivers to ‘streamline and improve their decisions.’

The urban infrastructure, other vehicles, and even other road users can all feed information to vehicles, which can be assessed and calculated in a fraction of a second, and according to the test data, ‘with 5G technology at the wheel,

TECHNOLOGY: Used to streamline and improve drivers’ decisions.

the risk of accidents could be reduced by 68 per cent.’

By traditional driving methods, the vehicle can only respond to information observed by the driver, but by using the technology already available, ‘the car will receive information about the urban environment before the driver sees it,’ according to Cesar de Marco, responsible for the 5G Connected Car project at SEAT. The connected car is able to detect pedestrians, cyclists and obstacles, so that drivers

get predictive information which allows them to improve their decisions, and react in a shorter time.

For example, pedestrians are detected by the presence of sensors connected to the traffic lights. These already exist and are used in some places in Spain, warning drivers in advance through ‘intelligent’ road signs.

“The information can now be sent to the 5G network and then to the vehicle so it informs the driver. In the case of cyclists, since they move

faster we can use other technologies such as electronic devices added to the bike and small indicators on the urban infrastructure to accurately detect the presence of the bicycle,” says Marco.

According to EU data, more than 80 per cent of pedestrian and cyclist incidents involve another vehicle, such as cars, lorries and buses.

With the arrival of 5G, the risk of incidents could be reduced by 65-68 per cent, according to studies by the international association 5GAA.

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Van and lorry drivers: Take note MANY people have been confused by the speed limits on Spanish roads, which is why one of the most recent changes to the law sought to create standardisation.

However, despite this the maximum permitted speed limit is actually determined by three factors; the road, the vehicle and the driver.

Last week, Spain joined most countries in the European Union focusing on some of the bigger vehicles which move through the continent’s road network, namely lorries, buses and vans.

Distraction is one of the main causes of incidents involving this type of vehicle, and with 13 per cent of all incidents involving a van and 11 per cent involving a lorry, the importance of campaigns like this is clear.

According to the most recent data published by the European Road Safety Observatory (ERSO), in 2016 approximately 4,000 people died in a traffic incident involving a cargo vehicle of more than 3.5 tonnes, and there were 600 incidents in which a bus was involved.

The average mortality rate in the EU in incidents related to heavy vehicles is 8.1 per million inhabitants, and 1.2 per million inhabitants for bus or coach incidents, which in the case of Spain is 6.1 and 1.4 respectively.

In 2017, vans were involved in 11,150 injury incidents in which 243 people died. Regarding lorries of more than 3,500kg, they were involved in 6,351 incidents with victims, in which 364 people died.

Since January, the maximum permitted speed on conventional roads is 90 kilometres per hour, where no other restriction is enforced, although there are further restrictions for these types of vehicles.

Lorries, articulated tractor trucks, vans, motorhomes with a maximum authorised mass exceeding 3,500 kg, articulated vehicles, cars with trailers and other vehicles are limited to a maximum of 90 kilometres per hour on the motorway, and 80 kilometres per hour on conventional roads.

Buses, vehicles derived from cars and adaptable mixed vehi-

cles are restricted to a maximum permitted speed of 100 kilometres per hour on motorways and 90 kilometres per hour on conventional roads, although other restrictions also apply, such as if they are carrying standing passengers or operating as school buses.

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IF you head to any of Spain’s crags in winter, chances are you can hear a multitude of different languages being spoken as the country has rapidly transformed into the world’s premier sport climbing destination during the colder months.

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La Liga Review

ATLETICO MADRID celebrated their first victory over Villarreal since 2015 on Sunday as the returning Alvaro Morata put a perfectly struck left-footed volley into the bottom corner.

Since rejoining his boyhood club in January, he has seen two stunning shots ruled out by the video assistant referee (VAR).

But there was no taking his first goal for Atletico away from him and the Spain international delighted the crowds as he celebrated by making the referee’s VAR signal.

The 2-0 win was secured by a late strike from Saul Nigeuz, moving the club back to within seven points of La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Post-match, Morata,who is on loan from Chelsea, told Spanish sports newspaper AS, that Atletico will not give up in the title race until it is mathematically beyond them.

He said it is “very hard to hurt us” adding that “Barcelona are a great team

CREDIT: Alvaromorata

VAR drama and a Messi masterclass

VICTORY: Alvaro Morata celebrates first goal for Atletico Madrid.

SPANISH motorcycle rider Alex Rins bested rival Maverick Viñales on the second day of the Qatar MotoGP pre-season test on Tuesday.

Rins, who rides for Suzuki, beat Yamaha’s Viñales by 0.057 seconds. Rins’ lap time was 1:54.593 seconds. The victory comes ahead of the Qatar MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday March 10.

Rins said it was a good result for himself and Suzuki.

Spanish KTM rider Pol Espargaro set a time of 1:57.978 seconds during the first hour of the test. Ducati’s Danilo Petrucci later bested the time with 1:56.247 seconds before clocking 1:55.365 seconds, putting him four-10ths clear of Honda’s Marc Marquez.

Rins began to make his mark about two hours into the car, clocking

Rins on top

but we’ll fightu ntil the end, as long as there are points to play for.”

On the flip side, VAR benefited Real Madrid in their 2-1 win over Levante on Sunday.

Los Blancos have criticised its implementation previously, but are not likely to moan now after both goals came from the penalty spot via VAR, and the second one withstood a review despite an apparent dive from Carlos Casemiro.

Karim Benzema struck a well-placed determined ball from the spot, and Gareth Bale tucked away the winning penalty after Roger Marti equalised.

But rather than celebrating, the stony faced Welsh forward, who had just come on as a substitute, shrugged off teammates and jogged back to the centre circle.

After the game, manager Santiago Solari insisted Bale was ‘ecstatic’ after scoring, adding that he was ‘thrilled’ with Bale’s performance, which was vital after Nacho was sent off.

Meanwhile, worries about Lionel Messi’s fitness levels were blown away as he put in some mesmerising displays against Sevilla on Saturday.

Before the weekend, he had scored 33 times in 36 appearances against Sevilla, and keeping up the momentum, the Argentine netted a stunning hat-trick and assisted to help his side to come from behind twice in a 4-2 win.

The hat-trick was the 31-year-old’s 50th in an incredible career for both club and country and was his 44th in Barcelona colours.

Barca’s fourth goal came from Luis Suarez in the 93rd minute and Sevilla’s Jesus Navas and Gabriel Mercado also made the scoresheet.

It wasn’t such a great result for Valencia who frustrated fans once again on Sunday away to Leganes. They took an early lead and looked comfortable, only to concede an 89th minute equaliser.

In the second division, Almeria celebrated a 3-1 win over Cordoba.

a time of 1:55.263 seconds. Petrucci then became the first rider to break the 1:55 barrier with a time of 1:54.953 seconds.

Viñales, who performed well in the first test race on Saturday, set times of 1:54.781 seconds and 1:54.650 seconds.

Rins secured the 1:54.593 win as the test entered its final two hours. He managed a total of 47 laps to Viñales’ 52.

There were five Spanish riders in the top 10 of the test. Rins was followed by Viñales in second, with Marquez coming fifth with 1:55.004 seconds, Aprilia’s Aleix Espargaro sixth with 1:55.173 and brother Pol 10th with 1:55.255.

H o n d a ’s J o r g e L o r e n z o c a m e 1 8 t h i n t h e test, clocking a time of 1:55.742 and improving on his result on Saturday by 1.4 seconds . It c om es af t er he m i ssed a t est i n Sepang, Malaysia, due to injury.

FULL THROTTLE: Rins came out on top in Qatar.

CREDIT: Alex Rins, via Twitter

New cup format THE Spanish football federation wants a ‘final four’ format to decide its Super Cup. The cup is currently played in a one-game final between the Spanish league champion and the Copa del Rey winner.

Now, federation president Luis Rubiales wants to include the runner-ups in both competitions.

He told Spanish press the tournament would be played outside of Spain at the beginning of the season, and that the changed format could start as soon as next season.

Rubiales added that the proposal will be made during the federation’s general assembly, but didn’t reveal which country would stage the tournament’s new format.

Last year’s final was played in Tangier, Morocco, and was won by Barcelona who beat Sevilla.