Euro Weekly News - Costa de Almeria 4 - 10 April 2019 Issue 1761

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4 - 10 April 2019

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WORKS CONTRACTS: All have now been awarded for the high-speed rail line in Almeria Province.

High-speed railway on track THE Murcia to Almeria high-speed railway looks to be on track.

The Development Ministry has now awarded all outstanding works contracts for the AVE high-speed link in Almeria Province.

Last week the ministry’s ADIF rail infrastructure administrator allocated the contracts for the stretches of line between the currently bricked up tunnels in Los Arejos in Sorbas and the

River Andarax in Viator.

The €118 million contract for the 17.8-kilometre Los Arejos-Nijar line going through Sorbas, Lucainena de las Torres and Nijar has gone to the company Sacyr Infraestructuras. The company Contratas y Ventas (Convensa) has won the €107 million contract for the 25.5-kilometre Nijar-River Andarax section.

Both contracts have a completion pe-

riod of 32 months.

Also last week, ADIF allocated the €86 million construction contract for the nearly nine-kilometre NonduermasSangonera line segment in Murcia region, which makes up part of the Almeria-Murcia route.

The latest allocations follow the award of contracts for the River Andarax-El Puche and Pulpi-Vera sections of line in January.

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NEWS EXTRA Jobless dip UNEMPLOYMENT in the province dipped 0.79 per cent last month, according to government figures.

There were 457 fewer jobseekers in Almeria at the end of March, putting the total number out of work at 57,249.

Cruise time CRUISE ship season in Almeria got underway last Friday with the arrival of the German FTI Cruises liner, the Berlin, as part of a 28-day trip starting in the Caribbean and ending in Nice.

Drug traffickers surprised NATIONAL POLICE surprised seven suspected drug traffickers in the midst of a major marihuana sale in an El Ejido hotel.

Hotel staff had alerted the police after noticing a strong smell of the drug emanating from a number of rooms. When officers went in they found seven individuals, more than 15 kilos of marihuana in sealed thermal bags and some €47,000 in cash.

Investigators also seized three topof-the-range cars. In one of the vehicles, which had a German number plate, there were other plates with different numbers.

P o lice c h arg e d the thre e Spaniards, two German, one Turkish national and one Greek with crimes against public health.

SIEZED: Police found large quantities of marihuana and cash.

Drug find POLICE called out to a supposed case of domestic violence at a property in Almeria City arrested the married couple living there on drug charges after finding 90 marihuana plants hidden in one of the rooms.

Lights out ALMERIA Council turned out the lights on public buildings and monuments including the old railway station and the Mediterranean Games Stadium towers from 8.30 to 9.30pm on Saturday in solidarity with the Earth Hour initiative.

Message of hope spectacular PROFESSIONALS from the world of film will bring extra glamour to the annual Message of Hope on Prostate Cancer fundraiser.

The Music of Cinema and Life-themed event will recreate the atmosphere of an international film gala, featuring ambassadors including British film producer Peter Beale.

Beale, who has a home in Carboneras, received an honorary award at this week’s Vera Town Short Film Festival. He is credited with being instrumental in getting blockbusters like Star Wars and Alien made in the UK during his time as managing director of 20th Century Fox Productions London. He also oversaw production of such classic films as the

Elephant Man and the Jazz Singers at EMI. For the fundraiser Turre’s Plaza de la Constitucion will be transformed to resemble an outdoor cinema. Some of the greatest film scores will be performed by Banda Indalia, an orchestra made up of 50 musicians from the Mojacar, Turre, Garrucha and Bedar municipal bands. There will be a live performance of an original soundtrack by composer Salvador Martinez Moreno, the fusion of Mar Venzal’s voice with the sax of Juanma Linde in Music Soul & Cinema, a performance of spectacular film themes by singers Sol Ruiz, Daniel Sanchez and Raquel Marquez Mañas, and Miguel Montoya will perform La Calle de los Besos Robados.

The audience will also literally get a chance to see how a film is made thanks to writer and actress Jessy Garcia.

Organised by the Turre branch of the Spanish Cancer Association, the Message of Hope initiative began in 2012 to raise funds for prostate cancer investigation and prevention, the event attracting people from all over the region. The 2019 version, the seventh, will be held this Saturday, beginning at 6pm with performances by the Fusion Charity Band and Jill Farmiloe. The Music of Cinema & Life Gala gets underway at around 8pm.

As well as the entertainment there will be a bar with tapas and a grand raffle offering all kinds of prizes and surprises.

The concerts are free.

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Summer flight programme takes off ALMERIA airport’s summer flight programme has taken off.

T h e re w i l l b e c o n n e c tions to 36 destinations up until the first week of October, 29 of them international routes, although several will not begin operating until later in the year.

The Spanish cities with di rect connect i ons wi t h Al m eri a are Barcel ona, Madrid, Melilla, Palma de Mallorca, Sevilla, Santiago de Compostela and Zaragoza.

The programme features flights to a number of UK airports: Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Leeds, Stansted, Gatwick, Newcastle and Manchester.

There will also be connections this year with Rotterdam, Billund and Copenhagen in Denmark, Bratislava, Brussels, Ostende, Dublin, Krakov, Gdansk, Keflavik in Iceland, Luxembourg, Oporto, Funchal, Milan, Prague, Vilnius, Tallin, Lille and Paris.

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THE Almeria-Sevilla train journey is ‘inhuman’ and ‘insufferable,’ said Andalucia Parliament President Marta Bosquet following a meeting with the platform pushing for improved rail services in the province. The trip currently takes some seven hours, involving train changes and much of the journey by bus.

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FIREFIGHTERS extinguishing a garage fire in Almeria City came a c r o ss 8 0 m a rih u a n a plants and an illegal connection to the electricity supply. The smoke c r e a t e d b y t he b laz e meant t h r e e f l o o r s h a d to b e evacuated and six people treated for smoke inhalation, among them three police officers.

Health & Beauty WORLD FAVOURITE: Barcelona is home to Antoni Gaudi’s Park Guell.

THIS view of the Barcelona skyline from one of its most famous parks comes as the city came seventh in a new ranking of the most popular destinations for tourists.

TripAdvisor’s Best Destinations 2019 ranking awarded Barcelona seventh place based on reviews and recommendations from millions of its users. Places were awarded by an algorithm based on ratings for hotels, restaurants and experiences, the travel site said.

The site said: “Barcelona feels a bit surreal, which is appropriate since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi designed several of the city’s buildings.

“Stepping into Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that can continue with a visit to Park Guell.”

Barcelona’s most popular sites include both the park and the cathedral, as well as the Las Ramblas thoroughfare, its Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter)

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ALMERIA sold 99 per cent of the natural stone exported from Andalucia last year. A total of 65 provincial companies exported natural stone products in 2018, adding up to €492 million in sales, and a 9.9 per cent increase on the previous year.

A MAN suspected of stealing furniture from bars and restaurants in Roquetas de Mar is under arrest.

Guardia Civil detained 37-yearold local resident JBL on charges of breaking into five establishments in the area and taking tables and chairs.

Investigations were launched following a restaurant owner’s report someone had got away with 12 chairs and two tables. The facts were similar to four other cases involving the theft of 60

chairs, 16 tables and four sofas in all.

I n v e s t i g a t i n g o ff i c e r s e s t a b lished the robber would park a van close to the establishments, load it up with the stolen furniture and make off. The location of the vehicle based on information from the public led to the suspect’s arrest. The Guardia has so far managed to recover eight of the stolen chairs and two tables, which the 37-year-old had sold to a neighbour for their home.

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MORE than 40 companies will be rep r e se n t i n g t h e b es t o f provincial produce under the Flavours Almeria banner at the Salon Gourmets trade fair in Madrid next week. The event is considered one of the most important in Europe for the fine food and drink sector.

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A SERIES of police workshops aimed at helping prevent physical or verbal attacks on health sector personnel have begun in the Poniente Hospital in El Ejido and wi l l su b se q u e n tly b e staged in the El Toyo and Torrecardenas hospitals and health centres around the province.

ALMERIA will have the country’s first museum dedicated to Spanish contemporary realism. The old 16th century Santa Maria Magdalena hospital in the city centre will be converted into the new museum and gallery housing art works from the beginning of the 20th century up to current times.

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old town and its many Art Nouveau buildings.

The city is also home to the Pablo Picasso Museum. Picasso moved to the city as a young boy and was admitted to its School of Fine Arts aged 13.

A plaza near the Barri Gotica bears the name of British writer George Orwell, who travelled to the city in December 1936 following the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. He later wrote about the experience in Homage to Catalonia.

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Obsessed stalker A COURT in Almeria sentenced a 42-year-old man to two years in prison for stalking the mother of Gabriel Cruz, the little boy found dead in Nijar.

DMFA is also prohibited from going within 500 metres of Patricia Ramirez for five years or to where she lives for the same period.

The court referred to his ‘obsession’ with Patricia after seeing her for the first time in 2015 when taking part in runs

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organised by the provincial government, for which she worked. He repeatedly failed to comply with a restraining order, trying to get near her at the races, as well as her workplace, cafés she frequented, and even her home.

Gabriel went missing in February last year. Two weeks later police charged the girlfriend of Gabriel’s father with killing him after finding his lifeless body in the boot of her car.

The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1760 of the Euro Weekly News Costa de Almería edition, including 131 local stories.

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Eye on drug and alcohol abuse GLASSES which simulate the effects of drug and alcohol consumption are the latest tool in Vera Council’s campaign to raise awareness about risks associated with booze and substance abuse.

Education, Health and Consumer Councillor Maria Montoya explained the three pairs of glasses replicate the effects of alcohol, cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines on perception and capacity. She said they will be used at the Vera Regional Drug Dependence Centre and by other institutions.

This week the local authority ran workshops in the El Palmeral Institute under the titles, How does a person feel under the effects of alcohol? and Alcohol, myths and reality.

SIMULATION: The glasses replicate the effects of alcohol, cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines.

Thanks to the glasses, the youngsters could experience how drinking affects reaction times and can produce confusion, blurred vision, an alteration in the perception of depth and distance, reduced

peripheral vision, lack of coordination and difficulty in making judgements or taking decisions.

Pupils were also asked to think about misleading ideas related to alcohol, like the as-

sociation of drinking with notions of success, social prestige, maturity and glamour.

“The fight against addictions, and providing help and support to addicts and their families is one of Vera Council’s main priorities,” Maria Montoya commented.

The councillor underscored the need to “back prevention, but also to offer all kind of possible help to people with addiction problems through therapy and specialised attention, as they have been offering at the Vera Regional Drug Dependence Centre for 25 years.”

The centre helped 369 people last year, nearly 37 per cent of whom were addicted to cocaine, while a further 33 per cent had an alcohol problem.

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Drug dealer caught out NATIONAL POLICE caught out a suspected drug dealer after a patrol spotted the 18-year-old and two companions going into a ruined building on the outskirts of Almeria City.

The police said the three young men looked as though they were trying to go unnoticed, attracting their attention.

When officers questioned them, they were unable to give a good reason for being in the building.

The three were subsequently frisked, officers finding on the 18-yearold, 120 grammes of marihuana, 65 grammes of hashish and digital scales.

Police charged the 18year-old named as AMA with a crime against public health. Fines were imposed on the other two individuals.

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CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA Council has got going on restoration works on the old steam powered winch in the Sierra Almagrera mining area.

The machine is considered one of the most important symbols of the municipality’s mining heritage.

Dating back to 1873, it is also one of the oldest of its kind in Spain.

The apparatus is located in the Chaparral ravine close to Los Lobos. It is made up of a master well, a wooden mining winch with two wheels and a metallic structure containing the steam machine.

The local authority is using some €60,000 of its own funds for the project, which will include steps to guarantee the structural stability of the machine and restore it to its full industrial glory, and to prevent its deterioration.

The works will take around a month to complete.

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Breaking myths ADDRESSING myths and stereotypes about the Guardia Civil was one of the main aims of a presentation by officers from the law enforcement body at an Almeria City junior school.

Organised by the Almeria Guardia Civil headquarters in co-ordination with the Virgen de la Chanca school and the Almeria Gypsy Federation, the initiative was designed to give children an insight into the daily work of the force’s different units in the province, in the year the Guardia marks its 175th anniversary.

The officers also talked about the path to joining the force, and gave the fifth and sixthgrade pupils the opportunity to ask questions.

The presentation was the latest in a series of Guardia activities in local schools following a collaboration agreement with the Gypsy Federation on cultural, social and public safety issues.

The federation acts as an intermediary between the Guardia and the gypsy community.

Drugs sniffed out VERA Local Police Canine Unit found four packets of hashish stashed behind the passenger seat of a car.

Officers seized the drugs weighing in at around 400 grammes while carrying out routine checks on vehicles in the Pueblo Laguna area, making one arrest.

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NEWS EXTRA Season ready ADRA Council has approved a €70,000 package of measures to get the town’s beaches in optimum condition for the Easter holidays, investing in services and equipment like new walkways, safety modules and creating shaded areas.

BLACK SPOT: The mayor said local residents had been calling for a new bridge on the road for some time.

Step closer to bridge A PROJECT to build a bridge on a Huercal-Overa road described by the mayor as an accident ‘black spot,’ is a step closer.

Domingo Fernandez said the new bridge was a long-term demand of local residents, pointing out there have been a number of accidents on the road in recent months.

A council plenary meeting

unanimously approved a provisional modification to the municipal urban plan under which the San Isidro bridge initiative becomes a reality in a maximum period of three months.

The modification will become definitive if no arguments against the modification are presented.

The mayor recalled the administrative process for getting

the bridge project off the ground began in 2012, the various bureaucratic procedures to get it approved taking longer than the local council had anticipated.

He said once the plans were definitively approved, the project for carrying out the works would be presented. He promised it would be made into a decent access road for both vehicles and pedestrians.

Job done CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA Council has finalised works on Calle San Jose Barranco to upgrade infrastructure and accessibility.

The project came under the Rural Employment Development Programme.

Make sail A DELEGATION from Nijar Council was at the Medsea boating, sailing and water sports trade fair in Alicante last week to promote the municipality as a year-round destination for aquatic activities.

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Accessible to all THE beaches of Carboneras are set to become more accessible for people with reduced mobility.

A €76,000 subsidy from the Junta de Andalucia is allowing for steps to improve access to the municipality’s three main beaches: Marinicas, Barquicos-Cococes and Ancon. The local council will also use the money to make the beaches cleaner and safer and to add facilities to promote sports activities.

Specific measures include establishing two shaded areas and the acquisition of four amphibious chairs for people with reduced mobility, setting up new lifeguard towers, and installing goal posts and treated Nordic pine, sun and damp-resistant rubbish bins.

Carboneras mayor Felipe Cayuela said the council’s aim was to “prioritise the sustainable use of our beaches, equipping them with services demanded by our residents and tourists, as well as making them accessible for all kinds of people.”

Captured in time AN original photography project aims to capture images of Mojacar residents and preserve them for future generations.

Photographer Miguel Garcia Campoy has invited local people, whether born and bred in the municipality or residents who moved to Mojacar from elsewhere, to pose for images for his Al_Mojacar initiative.

Anyone interested in being part of the project can go along to the Multiple Uses Centre on Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays from 11am to 1.30pm and from 6.30 to 8.30pm.

The photographer said people should feel free to wear what they want.

Garcia Campoy aims to photograph as many locals as possible to create an archive which will be kept at the town hall as a time capsule to reflect the Mojacar of today. An exhibition of the images will be staged at the municipal La Fuente Art Centre from April 17 to 29.

Over the years Garcia Campoy has photographed many aspects of the municipality and its people,

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STRIKE A POSE: Garcia Campoy wants to photograph as many local people as possible. whether day-to-day life or special events. This latest project has the

support of Mojacar Council and the Almeria provincial government.

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Tortoise trouble A RUNAWAY tortoise led to the arrest of a woman for violating the law on protected species.

A Guardia Civil patrol came across the creature wandering down a road near the Retamar entrance roundabout. Neighbours told officers it belonged to a local resident.

It turned out she also kept a second tortoise in her garden, but did not have documentation proving the origin or her legal ownership of either.

Both are Mora tortoises, classified as in danger of extinction.

Operation action THE regional government announced 14 additional operating theatres will be functioning in the Torrecardenas, Huercal-Overa, Poniente and El Toyo hospitals until the end of this year to cut surgery waiting lists.

Andalucia regional government representative in Almeria, Maribel Sanchez, said the measure was aimed at the 3,540 patients in Almeria “with the most urgent needs.”

The Junta de Andalucia’s waiting list ‘Crash Programme’ will allow for up to 70 additional operations a day in the province.

Joint project A NUMBER of country lanes in Huercal-Overa are being spruced up under a joint local council and provincial government project.

Mayor Domingo Fernandez and Rural Development councillor Jose Manuel Viseras went to take a look at progress on the improvements to roads in the El Saltador, San Francisco and Gacia areas last week.

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Autism awareness MORE than 2,000 people took park in a fivekilometre run in Almeria on Sunday to raise awareness about autism, among them city mayor Ramon Fernandez-Pacheco.

The first Runner Fashion Carrera Azul was organised by ALTEA Autismo Almeria, a non-profit association providing services and

support for children with autism and their families.

“We are ecstatic at the response of Almerians, who have got massively involved, administrations as much as businesses and society,” commented the delighted association president, Mari Carmen Almagro.

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Drugs sniffed out VERA Local Police Canine Unit found four packets of hashish stashed behind the passenger seat of a car.

Off i cer s sei zed t he dr ugs wei ghi ng i n at around 400 grammes while carrying out routine checks on vehicles in the Pueblo Laguna area, making one arrest.

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Cuevas first for adapted cycling CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA will host the Adapted Cycling Spanish Cup for the first time this weekend.

Among those taking part are local lad and top competitor in the discipline, Juan Jose Camacho.

The time trials will be held on Saturday, setting off at 10am from the Avenida Barcelona and covering an 8.24-kilometre route.

Sunday’s race will also start from Avenida Barcelona: handbikes and tricycles at 10am, and bicycles and tandems at 11.30.

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Farewell winter FAMILIES around the province celebrated the Day of the Old Lady last Thursday with a traditional countryside picnic.

Picnickers took along old lady rag dolls stuffed with sweets, which the younger members of the family broke open to get their hands on the goodies inside. The custom symbolises the farewell to winter and the welcome to the beginning of spring.

The non-official fiesta is typical in Andalucia. Held midway between the beginning of Lent and Easter, its origins are believed to be pagan.

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CUSTOM: Children in Mojacar with ‘old lady’ rag dolls stuffed with sweets.

VERA Council is lending its support to the municipality’s Franciscan Sisterhood.

The local authority has agreed to provide €30,000 to go towards the second phase of renovations of the building where the nuns live and work.

The works on the building known as the old San José asylum will include upgrades to the roof, terrace, internal patio, water deposit and living quarters.

Speaking after signing the collaboration agreement, the Mother Superior Teresa Garcia Lopez thanked the council on behalf of the sisterhood for helping them implement the improvements, enabling them to continue ‘our work with the neediest.’

Vera mayor Felix Lopez said subsidising ‘the restoration of the diocese’s heritage was of general interest to the municipality.’

He also said his government team was committed to supporting the sisterhood which “does a job which would be impossible to do from the council, helping the families which are most in need. We are very grateful to the sisters and our obligation is to improve their living circumstances and their ability to provide assistance.”

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Economic recovery SPAIN’S economic recovery continues as the nation’s public debt compared to GDP fell to 97.2 per cent in 2018.

This is 1 per cent less than a year ago, according to the Bank of Spain.

The reduction is due entirely to strong economic growth, as the actual amount of debt rose by €29.563 billion to €1.17 trillion during the course of 2018.

So while the absolute figure was higher, the rise in GDP was more than enough to compensate for more borrowing to finance public services and pay for older debt.

Visitors rise

THE number of visitors to the Valley of the Fallen mausoleum rose by almost 75 per cent during the first three months of this year, according to National Heritage data.

A total of 81,284 people visited the mausoleum between

January and March compared to 46,517 at the same time in 2017. The site houses the remains of former dictator Francisco Franco.

The spike in visits is believed to have been caused by the government plan to exhume Franco’s body from the site.

Spain is Game SAY what you like about TV phenomenon ‘Game of Thrones,’ its creators really know how to drum up publicity.

Hugely popular in Spain, along with large parts of the world, the series has on many occasions used Spanish locations for shooting.

And its creators have recognised that as choosing Spain for its latest publicity stunt - the location of one of six ‘Iron thrones’ hidden around the globe for what in effect is a massive scavenger hunt. Fans were invited to track down the artefacts each representing the Iron Throne that features in the series - with the discoverer of each location being awarded a replica of King Robert Baratheon’s crown, as seen on the show.

It didn’t take long - within 10 days all the thrones had been found, including one at the Castillo de Atienza fort in Guadalajara.

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GREAT SETTING: Superb locations were found.

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Town hall search GUARDIA CIVIL officers in Cataluña have searched a town hall in the region for documents as part of a probe into fraud allegations.

Officers arrived at La Seu d’Urgell Town Hall and seized Mayor Albert Batalla’s mobile phone, along with those of other council officials.

Batalla’s council said they voluntarily handed over documents as part of the probe into alleged fraud, embezzlement and other corruption offences. The investigation continues.

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Hundreds strip naked for photo shoot MORE than 1,300 volunteers got their kit off for a huge naked ‘artistic installation’ in Spain for the world-famous photographer Spencer Tunick.

The photo shoot on the streets of Valencia on Saturday by the New York- based photographer was staged a s p a r t o f t h e c i t y ’s I n traMurs cultural festival.

Participants were pictured in various positions which placed the men on the ground and the women standing over them, intended to represent the latter group as the ‘wiser of

Bee action SPAIN’S Ecology Ministry has unveiled plans to help stop a decline in the country’s bee population.

Officials with the ministry’s Environmental Quality Department said the situation for bees was ‘very worrying.’

International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of endangered species showed the population of bees has fallen by 37 per cent across Europe in recent years.

SOUL OF THE CITY: Spencer Tunick’s art goes beyond what the eye can see.

a limited-edition copy of the photograph taktter Twi ick CREDIT: Spencer Tun en by Spencer as a souvenir of the experience. the two sexes.’

His website proclaims It is the third time the ‘ S p e n c e r Tu n i c k ’s a r t photographer has regoes beyond what can be turned to Spain after seen to the naked eye.’ shooting 7,000 naked ‘His function is to capbodies in Montjuïc ture the soul of a city and (Barcelona) in 2003, decode its language, and he and 1,000 people modachieves this not only by elled in the buff for him aligning naked bodies, but in 2007 in San Sebastalso by synchronising with ian. the energy and geometry of Participants in the Vathe urban space itself.’ lencia event will receive

Racial ‘beating’ probe NINE security guards working for Spain’s Renfe railway operator have been suspended after video footage emerged appearing to show staff beating a black passenger in Barcelona.

Footage posted on the It’s Racism Twitter page showed the passenger being cornered and then beaten by staff wearing Renfe guard uniforms. The incident took place in the Plaza de Cataluña metro station.

Renfe said on Twitter: ‘This may have been done by guards who did not act according to regulations.’

The case continues.

Abortion ‘Neanderthal’ comments SPAIN’S opposition conservative party faced a backlash this week after one of its leading candidates for the upcoming general election evoked Neanderthals in comments about abortion.

Adolfo Suarez Illana, second on the Partido Popular (PP) ticket behind leader Pablo Casado, also equated abortion with suicide.

He was speaking in an interview with a Madrid radio station.

“Women have to decide between be-

ing the mothers of a dead child or a living child. It is outrageous that we don’t do anything about abortion,” Suarez Illana said.

“Abortion has been around for 100,000 years. The Neanderthals also used it. But they waited for the baby to be born and cut off its head,” the candidate added.

S u a r e z I l l a n a , s o n o f S p a i n ’s f i r s t democratic prime minister Adolfo Suarez, later apologised at a campaign rally.

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Spain warming CHANGING CLIMATE: Spain is getting hotter and more arid.

By Joe Gerrard TWO-THIRDS of Spain’s population fa c e h i g h e r t e mp e ra tu res , longer summers, more tropical nights and a growing area of arid land d u e t o c l i m a t e ch an g e , th e country’s Met Office has said.

AEMET claimed in a new report that semi-arid conditions now covered 30,000 square kilometres, or 6 per cent of Spain. Such conditions previously only affected the southern part of the country and some of its river basins.

Teresa Ribera, Spain’s Ecology Minister, said all future government policies would have to take climate

Geography awards SPAIN’S King Felipe handed out prizes for the country’s Geographical Society on Monday, with a new Atlas of Spain among the works recognised.

The atlas, from the National Geographic Institute (IGN), is the result of years of work which saw cartographers use government data to create the collec-

tion of maps. Historian Selma Huxley and photographer Sebastiao Salgado were also recognised at the awards.

The former studied Basque fishing off Canada between 1500 and 1700 while the latter has devoted his career to capturing people and nature on camera.

change into account.

AEMET’s study analysed four decades of climate data from 58 observatories across the country. It found warming had taken place at both land and sea, leading to summers which are an average of five weeks longer than the early 1980s.

Su m m er s have been get t i ng longer by an average of nine days a ye ar si nce t he 1980s, t he st udy found.

More people in Spain also face warmer, more humid tropical nights.

People living in coastal Mediterranean parts of the country are more likely to be affected, with warmer nights caused in part by the sea getting hotter, according to the study.

The study comes as thousands of school pupils took part in Fridays for Future marches in cities across the country last week.

The protests are part of a global student-led movement for action on climate change.

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NEWS EXTRA Sunflower meeting FIGURES from Spain’s sunflower industry are set to meet in Andalucia’s Cordoba City for the first national conference for the industry, with more than 200 participants set to attend and discuss trends in and the future of the sector.

Boss respect IGNACIO RIVERA, the CEO of the Hijos de Rivera food and drink producer, has the best reputation of any boss of a Spanish publicly-listed company according to a poll from the Reputation Institute which scored him at 75.8.

New firms A TOTAL of 27 companies from outside of Spain opened shop in the country for the first time in 2018, a decrease of 21 per cent compared to the previous year according to the CBRE property firm.

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BREXIT BRIEF

Pro-leave march THOUSANDS of pro-Brexit protesters rallied outside Parliament on Friday to call for Parliament and the government to follow through on the 2016 referendum result.

Demonstrators carried placards bearing slogans including: ‘Leave means Leave,’ ‘Your Country Betrayed’ and chanted slogans such as ‘Bye Bye EU.’ Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage, who marched alongside a few hundred leave supporters from Sunderland who arrived in London on Friday, said politicians had ‘betrayed’ the referendum result.

“There will be a lot of anger. I certainly have never known a time in my life when people have said such rude things about the political class and about the government,” he said.

Far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (also known as Tommy Robinson) addressed supporters at the rally. Current UKIP leader Gerard Batten and some pro-Brexit Conservative MPs also joined the march. Pro-Remain MPs including Labour’s Lisa Nandy and the SNP’s Joanna Cheery alleged some protesters called them and others ‘traitors.’

Counter-demonstrators also gathered against the pro-Brexit march which they claimed was being used to peddle a far-right agenda.

Police arrested five demonstrators during the protests, including two for assault and one for drunk and disorderly behaviour.

Terms of change

By Joe Gerrard THE EU’s chief Brexit negotiator has said time is running out to prevent Britain leaving without a deal, but added Brussels would be open to delaying it further in some cases.

Michel Barnier said Britain leaving the EU without a deal looked more and more likely by the day. An extension to Article 50 could be approved by Brussels if Britain holds a second Brexit referendum or a general election, the official added.

“If Britain’s parliament does not vote in favour of the Withdrawal Agreement in the coming days, only two options would remain.

“Leaving without an agreement or requesting a longer extension of the Article 50 period,” Barnier said.

Barnier said Britain would have to pass the Withdrawal Agreement before the EU would open trade negotiations with London.

The official added the EU would be willing to revisit the political declaration if MPs in Westminster back staying in a customs union or the

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BREXIT EXTRA Consultant spending THE British government spent €6.4 million in one month on management consultants to help with Brexit, according to the Labour opposition which branded officials’ handling of EU withdrawal an ‘embarrassment’ while the Cabinet Office said spending was ‘necessary.’

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WEIGHING OPTIONS: Barnier said the EU could be open to changes or a delay. single market.

The declaration, drafted by London and Brussels alongside the Withdrawal Agreement, sketches out what a future relationship between Britain and the EU might look like.

“We’ve always said we can accept a customs union or a relationship along the style of the Norway model.

The political declaration can accommodate this today,” Barnier said.

Barnier’s comments come as a motion calling for Prime Minister Theresa May’s government to back staying in a customs union was defeated in Parliament by three votes.

Britain has until Friday April 12 to indicate a way forward to Brussels should MPs once again reject May’s deal. The leaders of EU member states are due to meet this Wednesday to discuss a way forward.

IRISH motorists have been urged to apply for a ‘Green Card’ if they plan to drive over the border between the Republic and the North after Brexit day, scheduled for Friday April 12, with insurance firms adding drivers should contact providers.

Buying boost BRITISH companies including manufacturers have stockpiled raw materials and goods ahead of Brexit on such a scale it has caused industrial growth to hit a 13month high, according to the IHS Markit surveyor.

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New Brit ferry

Launch of suicide MARIA LUISA CARDENO, Spain’s Health, Consumer Affairs and Social Welfare Minister has announced plans for a 24-hour freephone Counselling Service for people who are suicidal.

The Minister outlined the plan which will come into effect, provided the ruling left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) remains in power.

AGEING: Spain’s population is getting older on average.

Spain ‘getting older’ THE European Statistics Agency collects statistics from 371 regions of the European Union and produces an analysis of the average age of the population of all the communities.

There are three Spanish communities where the average age is in the top 20. The seventh oldest community is Asturias, where the average age is 49.2 years old, the 11th is Castilla y León (48.3 years) and Galicia is 20th (47.5 years). If we take into account

only the provinces, the oldest Spanish province is Zamora, which occupies the 25th place of almost 2,000 registered, with an average age of 52 years.

The average age of Spanish residents is also increasing the fastest in Europe, and Spain now boasts an average age of 43.7, which is the 10th oldest average in Europe.

Part of this increase in the average age can apparently be attributed to its falling birth

rate, with Spain showing the second lowest fertility rates at 1.31 children per woman (as against an average of 1.59) and the average age for women to have a child is 30.9 years, the second oldest in Europe after Italy.

Interestingly, three of the four oldest communities are in Germany (the other being an Italian community) and there are five regions where the average age of the population is over 50 years old.

FRENCH ferry operator Brittany Ferries has announced a new service between Britain and Spain.

The company is yet to decide on the home port for the ferry, but British media reported that it would likely operate at least partially out of Plymouth.

The ferry is due to be built in China and will be powered by liquefied natural gas. It is due to enter service in 2023.

Brittany Ferries CEO Christophe Mathieu said the new ship showed the company was committed to investing in travel postBrexit.

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New residency requirements 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.

While there are new rules for British nationals applying for residency in Spain, there will be no change to the right and status of EU nationals living in the UK, nor UK nationals living in the EU, while the UK remains in the EU. As an EU citizen it is now mandatory to register as a resident if you intend on living in Spain for more than three months.

You must register in person at the Oficina de Extranjeros (immigration office) - visit: http://www.seat.mpr.gob.es/portal/servicios/extranjeria/extranjeria_ddgg.html for regional offices - or a designated police station, which you can find at: https://www.policia.es/docu mentacion/oficinas/oficinas_extran.html You must make an appointment online before going to your local office or station, which can be done on the Spanish public administration website: https://sede.administracione spublicas.gob.es/icpplus/index.html When making your appointment you must select the province where you live and then the option ‘certificados UE’ and follow the instructions.

You take the following documents with you to your appointment: Passport or other identity document (not expired) Official form (EX-18), two copies, filled and signed by the UE national.

In addition, you will need other documents, depending on your situation: • (employed) - contract of employment or other proof of your employment status.

• (self-employed) - proof of registration in the register of economic activities or other proof of your employment status.

• (not employment in Spain) - Proof of: health cover valid in Spain; sufficient means to support yourself and your family.

• (pensioners) - provide proof of public health cover.

• (students) - proof of your registration in an educational establishment; proof of public or private health cover; formal declaration that you have sufficient means to support yourself during your stay. *You will be issued with a credit-card sized residence certificate which will include your name, address, nationality, NIE number, and date of registration. *The old A4 residence certificates are still valid, and you do not need to apply for a creditcard sized alternative unless your circumstances change, for example you move house.

But you can if you want to, at any time. *After five years of being registered as a resident, you can apply for a certificate of permanent residence in Spain. The card will be similar, but state that you are a ‘residente permanente.’

This information is for guidance only, and should not be taken as legal advice.

If in any doubt, seek professional help.

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‘Neo-Nazi’ arrest GUARDIA CIVIL officers in Mallorca have arrested a 28-year-old German man suspected of belonging to a Neo-Nazi group which planted a bomb in a German town earlier this year.

A court on the island has since remanded the suspect in custody ahead of extradition hearings. He is wanted in Germany in connection with the planting of a bomb in the Bavarian town of Burglengenfeld in February.

Guardia Civil sources said the Reichsburger Neo-Nazi group is believed to be behind the explosive.

The case continues.

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Coffee lovers THE Spanish consume an average of 4.5kgs of coffee per head every year, the third highest rate in the world according to industry figures.

Data from the Spanish Coffee Federation showed around 63 per cent of Spanish people aged 15 or over drink at least one coffee a day.

About 40,000 tons of coffee is consumed in capsules every year.

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‘PIONEERING’: The turbine does not need expensive installation vessels.

AN offshore wind turbine installed near the Canary Islands has put Spain on the renewable energy map worldwide, the head of the company behind it said.

Esteyco CEO Carlos Garcia said their prototype put up off the coast of Gran Canaria was pioneering due to its fixed bottom.

It is the first turbine in the world that does not need large and expensive installation vessels, Garcia added.

The turbine project has a budget of €20.7 million, with the EU’s Horizon 2020 project subsidising 70 per cent of the costs.

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Doctor shortage forecast AROUND 12 per cent of doctor positions in Spain could be empty by 2025, according to a study commissioned by the Ministry of Health.

The Need for Medical Specialists in Spain report forecasts that demands for medical services would increase by 8.9 per cent in the coming decades.

The report was drawn up by researchers from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Imbalances created by doctors retiring could aggravate the trend, the report claimed. The report predicted the number of doctors per 10,000 people in Spain would fall from 409.8 in 2018 to 387.5 by 2030.

By Joe Gerrard POLICE probing an alleged attack on the North Korean embassy in Madrid have said those responsible filmed to strike to prove it took place.

The 10 people who broke into the embassy in February bore micro-cameras to provide evidence to whoever had backed the operation, according to investigators.

It comes as National Court Judge Jose de la Mata issued international arrest warrants for some of the suspects last week.

Investigators said Adrian Hong Chang, a US resident who carries a Mexican passport, was believed to be the ringleader of the attack. The 35-year-old was described as a ‘North Korean mercenary’ by sources close to the probe.

“He owns several dubious companies and is in contact with various intelligence services. He has been implicated in other violent incidents against North Korean interests in other countries,” investigators said.

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Embassy ‘attack’ probe

INVESTIGATION: A North Korean dissident group claimed responsibility for the attack.

The attack came one week before North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with US President Donald Trump for a summit on de-

n u c l e a r i s a t i o n i n Vi e t nam’s Hanoi.

A North Korea-based opposition group known as Cheollima Civil Defence

claimed responsibility for the attack last Thursday.

The group is made up of dissidents seeking to oust the Kim regime.

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Piracy command ceremony AN event was held in a Cadiz Province naval base to mark Spain’s taking over of the command for fighting piracy in the Indian Ocean on Friday.

The Rota base has become the new headquarters of the EU’s Operation Atalanta. The operation involves ships from EU member states which are stationed off the coast of Somalia to protect ships against pirates.

Spanish defence staff said the EU’s decision to name the base its headquarters displayed its ‘firm commitment’ to global security and defence.

The decision to name Rota the headquarters of the operation came after Britain voted to leave the EU. The operation was previously commanded from Northwood.

The EU has moved the headquarters and offices of several institutions out of Britain since the country voted for Brexit in 2016.

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‘Vicious attack’: Beating prompts unaccompanied child debate

by Sally Underwood AN alleged vicious attack on two guards at a juvenile reception centre in Madrid has prompted a debate about how Spain deals with unaccompanied foreign children. The incident took place when a group of young people allegedly beat two male guards, leaving them with extensive injuries to their faces and bodies.

Fernando Grande Marlaska, Minister for the Interior, said the government is in the process of identifying young people who have made their way into Spain without family members, and said Spain was committed to repatriating them.

Ignacio Aguado, Madrid’s Ciudadanos party candidate, said the government should ‘speed up the rehoming process,’ but children should receive ‘the best care,’ while in Spain.

The Minister of the Interior estimates there are about 13,700 unaccompanied minors who have arrived in Spain since the country began recording figures.

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Migrant arrivals up by almost half MORE than 6,790 migrants have arrived in Spain so far this year, up by almost half on the same time in 2018 according to UN data.

The UN’s Refguee Agency (UNHCR) said 46 per cent more people had come to Spain compared to the first three months of last year.

The UNHCR monitors the arrival of people in Spain on land and sea routes.

The number of people who migrated to Spain over land routes numbered 1,244.

Those coming by sea numbered 5,546.

The figures, which cover arrivals from the beginning of the year to Saturday March 24, showed arrival numbers were down in March and February compared to 2018.

They spiked in January,

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RISING: Migrant arrivals are up on last year. with 4,612 people arriving in Spain this year compared to 2,182 in the same month in 2018. Data covering January

and February showed 75 per cent of arrivals were men.

Women and children made up 15 and 10 per cent of ar-

rivals respectively.

A total of 1,121 migrants, 18.8 per cent of the total, came from Guinea. Moroccan migrants made up 17.1 per cent, numbering 1,025 while arrivals from Mali numbered 935, 15.6 per cent.

The figures come as 65,383 people arrived in Spain in 2018, around triple the number which came the year before.

Spain is now the leading route for migrants coming into Europe. Greece has seen 6,844 arrivals so far this year while Italy has seen 506 arrivals.

Migration continues to increase as people flee war, poverty, persecution and environmental crises in parts of Africa and the Middle East.

Two earthquakes in five days SPAIN’S Costa Blanca was rocked by a second earthquake last Thursday at 8.36pm prompting calls to the 112 emergency services control centre.

The magnitude 3.1 quake was recorded at a depth of just 4km in the Mediterranean Sea just off the coast of Torrevieja; an area popular with expatriates and holidaymakers. It was felt across a wide area with calls coming from Alicante, Santa Pola, Torrevieja, Elche, El Campello, Elda, Gandia and San Juan.

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Pigeon thief detained THE Guardia Civil in Sueca (Valen c i a ) r e c o v e r e d 3 5 competition pigeons worth €52,000 which were stolen in the Ribera area.

The c u r r e n t Sp a n is h champion was amongst the stolen birds, and the mass disappearance alarmed the pigeon racing community.

Guardia Civil investigators, with the co-operation of the Valencian Federation of Pigeon Fanciers, carried out a series of inspections in Alzira, Cullera and Gandia where they located 35 pigeons, including the Spanish champion.

Officers arrested one person who was charged with animal c r u e l t y a s we ll as stealing the birds, as they also found the dead bodies of nine recently-killed pigeons, while another two people are under investigation.

Paternity leave extended to eight weeks in Spain SPAIN’S paternity leave has been extended from five to eight weeks as of last Monday.

The increment has been put in place in a bid to comply with the measures under the Royal Decree Law to guarantee equal treatment and opportunities.

Fathers of all born and adopted children are now entitled to nearly two months leave, of which the first two should be taken at the same time as the mother and immediately after the birth or adoption.

The remaining six weeks can be distributed during the first 12 months.

The increase is part of a progressive attempt to achieve equality between both parents by 2021, with the extension expected to reach 12 weeks next year and 16 weeks the year after.

PATERNITY: Fathers of all born and adopted children are now entitled to nearly two months leave.

By 2021, maternity and paternity leaves will be equal and non-transferable, and will be known as ‘birth permissions’ which covers the birth or adoption and care of the child.

However, despite the law already having been made effective, its continuity relies on whether it is approved or

not by the Permanent Deputation of Congress presumably during a meeting which is planned for Wednesday.

According to the Spanish press, the law will be enforced, at least until the decision is made, and it seems highly unlikely that the movement would be knocked down.

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Brexit means more Euro Parliament seats GOVERNMENT spokeswoman Isabel Celaa announced that with the UK still inside the EU, Spain will elect 54 Euro MPs next May. Without the UK in European parliament, their seats were to have been split proportionally between the remaining 27 countries, giving Spain a new total of 59.

Now, with Brexit still unresolved and while Brussels and other member countries wait to hear the exact terms of the Withdrawal Agreement, Celaa announced that Spain will elect 54 Euro MPs. Once Brexit takes place, the Central Electoral Commission will allocate the five extra seats according to Spain’s May 26 results.

Contentious terms put on hold CATALUÑA’S regional broadcaster TV3 and Catalunya Radio will no longer refer to ‘political prisoners,’ ‘exile’ and ‘trial of repression.’

Both habitually used these expressions when referring to 12 former politicians now on trial in Madrid until Barcelona Province’s Electoral Board ruled that they

belonged to the ‘electoral language’ of some of the parties participating in the April 28 general elections.

Vicent Sanchis, director of TV3, later stated he ‘accepted and obeyed’ the Electoral Board’s resolution and would not use the terms until after polling day, although the ban produced ‘a sensation of helplessness and impotence.’

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NETHERLANDS DUTCH officials have begun talks with their Australian and Russian counterparts over the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, which killed all 298 passengers, over Ukraine, which Moscow was accused of having a hand in.

Crash talks

Attack probe POLICE officers investigating March’s mass shooting in Utrecht have received around 850 evidence tips as of last week, while a 21-yearold Nieuwegein woman injured during the attack which killed three, was discharged from hospital.

MEETING: MH17 crashed in 2014.

SWEDEN

Building blast

Law criticism

TWO people were taken to hospital and several were left injured following an explosion at a building in an industrial area of Vallingby in Stockholm, with the cause of the blast unknown and the incident not treated as criminal last week.

MORE than 60 researchers have criticised Swedish plans to only grant temporary residence permits to asylum seekers claiming in an open letter to the country’s Justice Ministry that existing arrangements have led to mental illness, homelessness and suicide attempts.

BELGIUM

NORWAY

Student death

Alarm trouble

A LAW student at the University of Leuven has been suspended for the rest of the academic year after he was injured and another died in an initiation ceremony for the popular Reuzegom club.

SERVICES at the Haraldslads Hospital were suspended last week after a data fault knocked out its new alarm system and prevented staff from accessing patient records, with spokesperson Ingrid Lovise Faeroyvik saying visitors would continue to experience delays.

Mosque attacks A TOTAL of 15 Belgian mosques have been attacked, desecrated or threatened with violence since 2011, according to the Collective against Islamophobia (CCIB) which called for more protection for Muslim places of worship.

Farm fire FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a farm in Vang, near Hamar, last week after a blaze broke out in a chicken coop there, with between 70 and 80 thought to have died and a further 100 saved.

FRANCE

Drinking call

Alps shooting

FRANCE has launched a campaign urging cuts in alcohol intake following a World Health Organisation (WHO) study which showed a quarter of adults drink too much and that the country had one of the highest consumption rates in Europe.

INVESTIGATORS have begun probing the shooting of former secret agent Daniel Forestier, 57, in Ballaison near the Alps, with the now-dead spy suspected of plotting to kill a Congolese opposition leader who lived in France for 20 years.

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GERMANY

Fighter trial

Ban split

DANISH justice officials have convicted 13 citizens from the country after they travelled to Syria to fight with Daesh, with Justice Minister Soren Pape Poulsen saying it would have been ‘better’ if they had died in battle.

DIVISIONS have emerged in Germany’s governing coalition over whether to uphold a ban on the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia made, due to concerns over Riyadh’s involvement in the Yemen Civil War after Paris pressured Berlin to lift it.

Fine first OFFICIALS with Denmark’s Data Protection Authority (DPA) have recommended that a taxi company be fined more than €160,720 after failing to delete customers’ phone numbers in the first such penalty issued under new EU privacy rules.

Industry plan GERMAN Economy Minister Peter Altmaier defended his plans for a more interventionist industrial policy saying it will improve global competition after some economists claimed his initiative was ‘mostly misguided.’

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AENA, the Spanish airport operator has announced major increases in the number of flights from the UK coming into Valencia airport, with a new route of London-Heathrow to Valencia. This route is to be operated by British Airways and will start from the start of the summer tourist season.

Additionally, there will be two flights per day at weekends from May and then two flights every day in July and August.

This new connection with London-Heathrow comes to reinforce the importance of the British market. Valencia Airport also offers flights to London-Gatwick, LondonLuton, London-Stansted, Belfast, Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh and Manchester.

During the summer season of 2019 (from March 31 to October 26) airlines have increased their offer of seats with the United Kingdom by 23.9 per cent compared to the previous summer season, with more than 670,000 seats available.

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Stolen caravan trio THREE people were arrested for trying to escape a police control set up on the AP-7 near Elche in a caravan which had been stolen in France.

The two men and one woman, of Serbian, Italian and Yugoslav nationality, were stopped by National Police as they tried to swerve the checkpoint last Wednesday and their vehicle was searched.

After establishing the trio were

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“Your contribution will get him on the road and performing in his very special way,” Dean said.

You can donate to the appeal for Wolfson at: https://www.go fundme.com/22gugg-restart-mylife?fbclid=IwAR3TNT9E2e3cH6L xq6thCp_lrRbfCXbIEAigSPh thqJKiQyRjN99VTaWXUY.

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Hash ring POLICE have arrested 51 people accused of importing large amounts of hashish to Spain in Velez-Malaga.

The group allegedly used at least 20 people for every trip, launching boats at night to carry large quantities of the narcotic by sea.

Police claim the group had previously been active in Cadiz but moved their operation to Almayate following police surveillance. The Guardia Civil claims the gang ran a mini-jetty off the coast of Almayate, using a semi-rigid boat to make up to 20 trips in the last few months alone.

travelling with false passports, officers also discovered that the caravan’s licence plate and serial number were also false, and that the vehicle had been stolen in France.

The vehicle was searched, with police uncovering six top-end mobile phones, jewellery and almost €7,000 in cash.

Once the real identity of the caravan’s occupants was eventually ascertained, it turned out that one of them had an arrest warrant out on them from a court in Barcelona.

The caravan was seized by the

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PRIVATE LAUNCH: Police believe the group ran a semi-rigid boat from a mini-jetty.

police and the detainees taken to Elche National Police headquarters.

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Singer’s gear stolen A PERFORMER and friend of Costa del Sol-based singer Antony Wolfson has launched a fundraising appeal after his PA system was stolen.

Nathan Dean said friends and

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family had rallied round Wolfson but he was in need of a long term solution after the theft.

“Antony Wolfson had his car raided by the use of a cloned key fob and the contents of his boot removed,” Dean said on his newly-launched Go Fund Me appeal.

The fellow singer said Wolfson’s career depended on his sound system. Dean is aiming to raise €5,000 so the singer can afford the best rig to continue entertaining fans.

The appeal raised €225 in the

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cused of crimes against public health, belonging to an organised crime group, and vehicle theft. Officers said they also seized goods totalling €530,000 from the ring.

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A TOTAL of 33 restaurants in Mallorca were closed temporarily in Mallorca during the first 90 days of this year over health concerns, almost two-thirds of the 2018 total.

The data has been released by Spain’s Health Ministry. Reports from the government department show the reasons for the establishments being closed included a lack of hygiene, inadequate food storage methods and having too many customers for their capacity.

The closures came ahead of the yearly stepping up of health and safety inspections which take place on the island during the peak summer tourist season.

Margalida Buades, of the Balearic Islands’ Health Department, said temporary closures spurred businesses on to improve their standards.

Establishments shut down under temporary closure orders are also required to pay a €3,500 penalty for violating regulations.

Health officials in Mallorca are planning on inspecting around 1,000 bars, restaurants, hotels and other food and drinks venues during this year’s tourist season.

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Renfe prepares for new service SPANISH state-backed railway company Renfe’s president has said it already has all the trains it needs to launch its new high-speed low cost AVE service next year.

Isaias Taboas said Renfe would not depend on making more orders to launch new services.

Tickets will be competitive compared to making journeys by bus or car, the president added.

Taboas’s comments come as the Spanish rail market is gearing up for competition under EU rules requiring state train operators to give up their monopolies on services.

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4 - 10 April 2019 The month-on-month Spain’s Consumer Prices Index rose, with inflation increasing by 1.3 per cent year-on-year according to the same measure National Institute of Statistics figures show.

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Central bank holds buffer SPAIN’S central bank has ruled out asking financial institutions for more capital for the time being, but added possible future economic risks could lead to a demand for liquidity.

The Bank of Spain said it was holding the rate of its counter-cyclical capital buffer at 0 per cent between April and June.

The buffer is a mechanism which attempts to protect the financial sector from shocks often seen during the onset of crises including recessions.

The central bank said in a statement that it would continue to carefully monitor economic indicators going forward

By Joe Gerrard when the time comes to review the capital buffer’s rate. The rate for the buffer, brought in after the 2008 economic crisis, is reviewed every quarter.

The Bank of Spain said the credit to gross domestic product (GDP) gap, one of the indicators used to judge whether rate hikes are necessary, was currently not a cause for concern.

Bank governor Pablo Hernandez de Cos said: “The gap is well below the two percentage points that the bank follows as a reference for the activation of our liquidity cushion.”

The measure, designed by the international financial Basel Committee, currently stands at -48.3 percentage points.

The credit to GDP gap refers to the perceived risk loans to households and businesses pose to the financial system.

Hernandez de Cos said central bank officials were also monitoring the price of housing and the property market for signs of risk.

“The sector already incorporates positive values in the upper range of these estimates, indicative of above-balance price levels,” the governor said.

SPAIN’S Economy Minister has said the government is still looking into issuing ‘green’ bonds to finance state spending on climate change.

Nadia Calviño said Spain had a “very ambitious” plan to move towards a low-carbon economy, including inviting investors to buy some €270 billion of government debt until 2030. “The bonds would be linked to the objectives of energy efficiency and renewable generation of water, sustainable management of water and land,” Calviño said.

The government said it would spend a total of €47 billion on decarbonising the economy.

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Economic policies set out THE Prime Minister and leader of the left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) has laid out his party’s economic vision for Spain ahead of the snap general election on Sunday April 28.

Pedro Sanchez said PSOE was still committed to redistributing wealth by hiking taxes on large companies to pay for increases in social spending.

The party’s 110 Commitments to the Spain You

Want manifesto features pledges to pass the so-called Google Tax, a levy on multinational technology firms, among other levy hikes.

It is in contrast to plans laid out by Pablo Casado’s conservative Partido Popular (PP). The PP pledged to launch a ‘fiscal revolution’ if it takes power which would see taxes on inheritance and donations ditched and others on companies and income slashed.

Court opens works probe SPAIN’S National Court has lifted a secrecy order on a two-year investigation into allegations construction company OHL paid irregular commissions in exchange for public works contracts, with a report claiming it spent more than €40 million on the practice since 2003.

Bank plan THE European Central Bank (ECB) is looking into different options to reduce costs for banks who make excessive liquidity deposits, with chairperson Mario Draghi saying he is prepared to delay interest rate rises depending on the economic situation.

Staying on MANUEL MENENDEZ, the CEO of the Madridbased Liberbank, is due to be re-elected as the company’s executive director when shareholders gather for their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday April 30, according to its agenda.

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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY Anglo American 2,053.10 -0.40 Associated British Foods 2,338.00 -101.00 Admiral Group 2,116.50 -53.50 Ashtead Group 1,806.00 -46.50 Antofagasta 950.50 -15.50 Auto Trader Group 516.40 -5.20 Aviva 428.25 15.85 AstraZeneca 5,966.50 -168.50 BAE Systems 467.30 -15.10 Barclays 151.46 -3.22 British American Tobacco 3,249.75 55.75 Barratt Developments 594.70 -4.50 BHP GROUP PLC ORD $0.50 1,848.40 -0.20 Berkeley Group Holdings 3,624.50 -64.50 British Land Co 619.30 30.30 Bunzl 2,513.00 -19.00 BP 569.70 11.20 Burberry Group 1,940.25 -14.25 BT Group 230.75 7.80 Coca-Cola HBC 2,604.00 -11.00 Carnival 3,748.00 -17.00 Centrica 117.00 2.80 Compass Group 1,854.25 49.75 Croda International 5,010.00 -28.00 CRH 2,312.50 -62.50 DCC 6,482.00 -153.00 Diageo 3,059.50 -78.50 Direct Line Insurance Group 335.35 -17.65 Evraz 616.00 -4.40 Experian 2,136.50 57.50 easyJet 1,073.25 -44.25 Ferguson 5,074.00 190.00 Fresnillo 848.90 -21.90 Glencore 317.95 0.80 GlaxoSmithKline 1,585.10 -11.70 Hikma Pharmaceuticals 1,841.00 49.50 Hargreaves Lansdown 1,910.00 46.50 Halma 1,727.75 55.75 HSBC Holdings 645.00 21.70 Hiscox 1,585.00 25.00 International Consldtd Airs Grp 512.00 0.00 InterContinental Hotels Grp 4,492.75 -122.25 3i Group 935.20 -49.60 Imperial Brands 2,707.50 83.00 Informa 718.20 -26.00 Intertek Group 4,987.50 130.50 ITV 122.50 -4.60 Just Eat 814.50 63.50 Johnson Matthey 3,118.50 -23.50 Kingfisher 222.80 -12.00

% CHG. NET VOL -0.02 27,988.91 -4.14 19,031.85 -2.47 6,251.62 -2.51 8,610.66 -1.60 9,192.13 -1.00 4,902.25 3.84 15,890.47 -2.75 82,323.01 -3.13 14,992.03 -2.08 26,380.49 1.75 72,299.66 -0.75 6,020.69 -0.01 38,396.12 -1.75 4,849.68 5.14 5,542.81 -0.75 8,482.14 2.01 111,560.82 -0.73 7,901.68 3.50 22,202.29 -0.42 9,512.45 -0.45 7,064.94 2.45 6,545.88 2.76 28,082.39 -0.56 6,588.43 -2.63 18,580.84 -2.31 6,593.13 -2.50 75,125.22 -5.00 4,852.38 -0.71 8,821.45 2.77 18,646.43 -3.96 4,440.79 3.89 11,279.51 -2.51 6,337.29 0.25 43,198.60 -0.73 78,965.58 2.76 4,281.22 2.50 8,649.20 3.33 6,336.28 3.48 123,876.70 1.60 4,489.38 0.00 10,146.62 -2.65 8,279.78 -5.04 9,447.78 3.16 25,056.94 -3.49 9,180.69 2.69 7,748.48 -3.62 5,065.98 8.46 5,122.40 -0.75 6,164.04 -5.11 4,916.56

COMPANY

PRICE(P)

CHANGE(P)

Land Securities Group 939.40 Legal & General Group 281.45 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 63.50 London Stock Exchange Grp 4,632.00 Micro Focus International 1,996.50 Marks & Spencer Group 277.05 Mondi 1,740.75 Melrose 184.70 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 239.65 National Grid 850.80 NMC Health 2,255.50 Next 5,456.00 Ocado Group 1,356.75 Phoenix Group Holdings 680.00 Paddy Power Betfair 5,817.00 Prudential 1,496.75 Persimmon 2,061.00 Pearson 865.80 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,234.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 240.95 Royal Dutch Shell 2,491.25 Royal Dutch Shell 2,513.00 RELX 1,650.00 Rio Tinto 4,461.00 Rightmove 518.65 Rolls-Royce Group 939.70 RSA Insurance Group 495.10 Rentokil Initial 338.60 Sainsbury (J) 232.55 Schroders 2,669.50 Sage Group (The) 670.90 Segro 666.80 Smurfit Kappa Group 2,091.50 Standard Life Aberdeen 263.30 Smith (DS) 328.85 Smiths Group 1,449.25 Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust530.05 Smith & Nephew 1,560.25 Spirax-Sarco Engineering 7,012.50 SSE 1,198.75 Standard Chartered 615.40 St James's Place 1,012.50 Severn Trent 1,909.25 Tesco 240.95 TUI AG 724.00 Taylor Wimpey 169.78 Unilever 4,248.75 United Utilities Group 814.40 Vodafone Group 141.39 WPP Group 847.20 Whitbread 4,820.50

26.00 6.15 1.36 -119.00 0.00 -1.85 42.75 1.55 12.10 5.04 -28.50 -124.00 -13.75 2.50 -128.00 -40.75 -109.00 29.60 -148.00 -6.05 77.75 85.00 8.50 0.00 8.65 36.50 -12.70 -14.70 -3.15 -32.50 -30.30 -6.60 -62.50 -0.65 -7.05 14.25 18.05 37.25 -177.50 11.75 24.10 -15.50 -66.75 8.85 -11.60 -5.67 -146.25 0.00 1.59 36.40 -257.50

% CHG.

NET VOL

2.85 2.23 2.19 -2.50 0.00 -0.66 2.52 0.85 5.32 0.59 -1.25 -2.22 -1.00 0.37 -2.15 -2.65 -5.02 3.54 -2.32 -2.45 3.22 3.50 0.52 0.00 1.70 4.04 -2.50 -4.16 -1.34 -1.20 -4.32 -0.98 -2.90 -0.25 -2.10 0.99 3.53 2.45 -2.47 0.99 4.08 -1.51 -3.38 3.81 -1.58 -3.23 -3.33 0.00 1.14 4.49 -5.07

6,732.47 16,255.28 44,099.51 16,384.85 8,174.37 4,460.60 6,169.65 8,710.85 5,328.60 29,160.03 4,726.38 7,558.14 9,497.65 4,803.93 4,609.98 39,545.94 6,901.22 6,485.73 45,218.35 29,820.52 105,346.16 89,854.23 31,877.61 55,862.68 4,537.83 17,132.86 5,176.62 6,419.04 5,123.72 5,955.69 7,587.12 7,244.69 4,977.73 6,392.61 4,482.31 5,551.14 7,368.33 13,268.14 5,219.11 12,500.15 19,314.80 5,396.63 4,743.32 22,427.11 4,525.66 5,841.39 51,421.19 5,620.12 37,845.35 10,193.01 9,922.12

0.85973

1.30699 Units per €

US dollar ................................................1.12294 Japan yen...............................................124.715 Switzerland franc ...................................1,11776 Denmark kroner .....................................7,46497 Norway kroner........................................9,64959

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DOW JONES C LOSING P RICES A PRIL 1

COMPANY AMERICAN EXPRESS APPLE BOEING CATERPILLAR CHEVRON TEXACO CISCO SYSTEMS COCA-COLA EXXON MOBIL GOLDMAN SACH HOME DEPOT IBM INTEL JOHNSON & JOHNSON JP MORGAN CHASE MCDONALDS MERCK MICROSOFT NIKE PFIZER PROCTER & GAMBLE ST. PAUL TRV UNITED TECHNOLOGIES UNITEDHEALTH VERIZON VISA CLASS A WALGREENS BOOTS WAL-MART WALT DISNEY 3M

PRICE 109,300 189,950 381,420 135,490 123,180 53,990 46,860 80,800 191,990 191,890 141,100 53,700 139,790 101,230 189,900 83,170 117,940 84,210 42,470 104,050 137,160 128,890 247,260 59,130 156,190 63,270 97,530 111,030 207,780

CHANGE% CHANGE 0,13 0,14 0,65 1,23 1,86 6,98 2,36 3,12 0,13 0,16 1,18 0,63 0,60 0,28 0,07 0,06 0,42 0,81 0,96 1,83 0,84 1,18 1,11 0,59 0,66 0,91 0,52 0,52 0,27 0,51 0,65 0,54 0,86 1,01 0,20 0,17 0,43 0,18 0,48 0,50 0,19 0,26 1,27 1,62 2,08 5,03 0,08 0,05 0,98 1,52 1,22 0,76 0,41 0,40 0,29 0,32 -0,36 -0,75

VOLUME(M) 91.675 1.040.437 215.305 77.980 234.050 271.554 200.334 342.172 70.415 216.745 125.560 253.571 372.229 331.452 145.334 214.680 927.063 106.001 235.785 260.289 36.127 111.146 237.256 244.207 273.360 68.478 283.350 199.590 119.640

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COMPANY

PRICE

CHANGE NET / %

Most Advanced Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. $ 12.36 Iconix Brand Group, Inc. $ 2.06 Galapagos NV $ 117.78 New Fortress Energy LLC $ 11.68 Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. $ 26.21 Merus N.V. $ 14.77 Progress Software Corporation $ 44.37 111, Inc. $ 6.49 Hexindai Inc. $ 3.34 Aviat Networks, Inc. $ 15.36 Amarin Corporation plc $ 20.76

3.2962 ▲ 36.37% 0.49 ▲ 31.21% 21.65 ▲ 22.52% 1.77 ▲ 17.86% 3.71 ▲ 16.49% 2.02 ▲ 15.84% 6.05 ▲ 15.79% 0.80 ▲ 14.06% 0.39 ▲ 13.22% 1.74 ▲ 12.78% 2.32 ▲ 12.58%

Most Declined SMART Global Holdings, Inc. $ 19.20 Osmotica Pharmaceuticals plc $ 3.60 Chiasma, Inc. $ 5.20 iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited $ 3.56 electroCore, Inc. $7 Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $ 27.41 Highpower International Inc $ 2.90 Legacy Housing Corporation $ 11.90 Empire Resorts, Inc. $ 10.05 China Internet Nationwide Financial Services Inc.$ 3.80 Tuesday Morning Corp. $ 2.12

4.67 ▼ 19.56% 0.395 ▼ 9.89% 0.56 ▼ 9.72% 0.33 ▼ 8.48% 0.63 ▼ 8.26% 2.44 ▼ 8.17% 0.25 ▼ 7.94% 0.93 ▼ 7.25% 0.72 ▼ 6.69% 0.27 ▼ 6.63% 0.15 ▼ 6.61%

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Brexit chaos leads to dramatic swings in Sterling Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

Pound GBP/EUR: Up from €1.14 to €1.17 GBP/USD: Up from $1.29 to $1.32 GBP investors have been kept on their toes again this month, with the various twists and turns in the Brexit saga resulting in some notable volatility in the pound in recent weeks.

While Sterling fluctuated wildly throughout March in knee-jerk reaction to almost every Brexit headline, it has still struck new multi-month highs along the way as the various developments appear to have decreased the risk of a nodeal Brexit.

The focus on Brexit has also overshadowed the release of almost all of the UK’s recent economic data, with the Bank of England’s latest policy decision barely warranting a second glance from most investors.

CURRENCY OUTLOOK: There has been some notable volatility in the pound in recent weeks.

Expect to see the pound remain highly sensitive to Brexit in the coming weeks as well, especially if the UK looks to formally leave on April 12.

headwinds through March, weakening against many of its currency peers following a string of weak economic data from the Eurozone.

Euro EUR/GBP: Down from £0.87 to £0.85 EUR/USD: Down from $1.13 to $1.12 The euro has faced some considerable

This unsurprisingly fuelled concerns over a slowdown in the bloc in the first quarter of 2019 with some particularly worrying manufacturing PMIs stoking fears of a prolonged slowdown.

The European Central Bank (ECB)

latest policy decision, proved to be the main drag on the euro however, with the bank slashing its growth forecasts for 2019 and signalling interest rates would remain on hold until at least 2020.

It’s likely we could see the euro continue to slide over the coming month if we don’t see a notable improvement in economic data, with Brexit uncertainty also likely to hang over the single currency.

US Dollar USD/GBP: Down from £0.76 to £0.75 USD/EUR: Up from €0.87 to €0.88 The US dollar moved broadly higher in March as the safe-haven currency continued to see demand due to ongoing uncertainty with Brexit and US-China trade tensions.

However the US dollar’s advance did not come without its hiccups, most notable slumping after the Federal Reserve signalling that it would no longer target a rate hike in 2019 due to softening economic conditions.

This was reflected in the release of the latest US economic data, as it indicated US economic activity is beginning to slow.

Looking ahead, heightened global uncertainty is likely to result in trade in US$ remaining robust for the time being, although with potential downside risks to the US dollar if domestic data continues to soften.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT ALL this gender bender, ‘sex adjustment’ and communal toilet twaddle, is really beginning to get up my nose. Before I get deluged with the usual suspects suggesting that I’m suffering from some phobia, or accused of ‘offending’ a snowflake, I reiterate once again. I don’t give two hoots what anyone wants to call themselves.

I also don’t care if my fellow humans choose to walk around dressed as men, woman or donkeys, and I have every sympathy for those who consider they were ‘born in the wrong body’. I’m talking here about the laws of the land. Actually it’s not only the law of the land; it’s the law as decreed by a far higher power than that! The rule of law should be quite simple.

If you have a willy, you’re a male, if you don’t, you’re a female - end of. As far as I’m concerned our law enforcement officials have far better things to do than try to sort out the gripes of some human rights bleater, who considers their preference for an opposite gender toilet, or choice of swimming baths changing room, a matter for the courts.

This latest example, had it not been so laughable, was an utter disgrace. Last week a male, dressed as a female, was seeking damages because they were addressed as ‘sir’ in-

FEATURE

Is there any confusion?

FAIR OR NOT?: A busy train ticket clerk has been reprimanded for offending a male customer dressed as a woman. stead of ‘madam’ by a ticket clerk in a busy London railway terminal. This was not a case of a cross dresser being made fun of, or someone deliberately trying to demean them in public. This ‘error’ was made by a busy average Joe, simply doing his job churning out rail tickets to hundreds of faceless com-

muters on a Monday morning. Now I actually saw the accuser in question on GMTV a couple of days later (yes, that’s how important they considered it to be!) and I can assure you, that if I’d been a somewhat stressed clerk, peering through misty glass at his umpteenth customer of the day, observing

someone who, although they had long hair and make-up, were looking pretty square jawed and requesting a ticket in a distinctly baritone voice, I would have probably addressed them as sir as well. (Particularly in the split second it took to make the decision).

At least he was endeavouring to be polite!

Apparently this unfortunate clerk has since been ‘reprimanded’ by his bosses. So once again we see minorities being given precedence over the majority. Once again, those who are perfectly comfortable with their earthly existence, are being made to feel they are somehow in the wrong or receiving some sort of preferential treatment. I truly do get annoyed at persons, unhappy with their gender, trying to fudge our laws or interfere with our legal system.

These people should be the concerns of our doctors and psychiatrists, and, in extreme cases, the surgeon’s knife. (And I truly do sympathise). But as far as the law is concerned, there should be no confusion whatsoever. Willy = Male. Non Willy = Female.

You notice I haven’t mentioned Brexit this week. Brexit? What Brexit!?

Keep the faith.

Love Leapy. leapylee2002@gmail.com

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8:00pm Beyond 100 Days BBC News teams in Washington DC and London report on the events that are shaping the world.

8:30pm Top of the Pops 9:00pm A History of Ancient Britain 10:00pm Britain Beneath Your Feet 11:00pm Horizon 12:00am Amsterdam: An Art Lovers' Guide 1:00am Top of the Pops 1:30am The Taff: The River That Made Wales 2:00am Line of Duty 3:00am Line of Duty 4:00am Line of Duty Steve believes there is a dark secret in Danny Waldron's past, while Kate discovers PCs Hari Bains and Jackie Brickford are having clandestine meetings.

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8:00pm Live Women's Football England v Canada (Kick-off 7.15pm).

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10:15pm Tales from the Tourbus Musician Rick Wakeman offers a first-hand account of rockers on the road from the late 1950s onwards, recalling the golden age of touring.

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7:00am Live Rugby 7s: Hong Kong 2:00pm Football Centre 2:30pm Live PGA Tour Featured Groups 6:00pm Live PGA Tour Golf 8:00pm Football 11:30pm Live PGA Tour Golf Day two of the Valero Texas Open from TPC San Antonio in Texas.

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2:00am Live NBA The Indiana Pacers take on the Boston Celtics at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in the NBA.

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

World of Sport The Protectors The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. ITV Racing: The Opening Show The Sweeney The Professionals The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Professionals The Sweeney The Chase The Virtual Grand National 2019 Rocky IV FYI Daily Rocky IV The Contender La Liga Highlights River Monsters Better Late Than Never Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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SATURDAY - 6 APRIL

7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Mary Berry's Quick Cooking 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Bargain Hunt 3:10pm Escape to the Country 4:10pm Money for Nothing 5:10pm BBC News 5:20pm Regional News 5:25pm Weather 5:30pm Final Score 6:10pm Match of the Day Live 8:30pm All Together Now 9:30pm Casualty 10:15pm All Round to Mrs Brown's 11:15pm BBC News 11:28pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 12:20am Britain's Youngest Football Boss 12:45amThe Wedding Video 2:15am Weather for the Week Ahead

9:00am Top Class 9:30am The Dog Ate My Homework 10:00am Deadly on a Mission: Pole to Pole 10:30am Nature's Microworlds 11:00am Wonders of the Universe 12:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:00pm Rick Stein's Long Weekends 2:00pm £100k House: Tricks of the Trade 3:00pm Brief Encounter 4:30pm Africa's Giant Killers: Natural World 5:30pm Pilgrimage: The Road to Rome 6:30pm The Great British Sewing Bee 7:30pm Race Across the World 8:30pm Tasmania 9:30pm Dad's Army 10:00pm Unstoppable: Sean Scully and the Art of Everything 11:25pm Lady Macbeth 12:45am Pose

8:00pm Great Bear Stakeout 9:00pm Italy's Invisible Cities 10:00pmFollow the Money 10:55pmFollow the Money 11:55pmTOTP 1987 12:25am EMI: The Inside Story 1:25am Chalkie Davies: Rock Photographer 1:55am Line of Duty 2:55am Line of Duty Drama about the investigations of AC12, a controversial Police AntiCorruption Unit.

3:55am Line of Duty Drama about the investigations of AC12, a controversial Police AntiCorruption Unit.

8:30am Scrambled!

8:35am The Tom and Jerry Show 8:50am The Powerpuff Girls 9:10am Toonmarty 9:30am Robozuna 10:05am Teen Titans Go! 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:40pm John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen 1:40pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:00pm The Virtual Grand National 2019 3:00pm ITV Racing: The Grand National Festival 5:35pm ITV Racing 7:15pm ITV Evening News 7:25pm ITV News London 7:30pm Catchphrase 8:15pm Britain's Got Talent 9:40pm The Voice UK: The Final 11:30pm The Jonathan Ross Show

7:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:55am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:55pm The Voice UK 3:40pm Catchphrase 4:25pm Scooby-Doo! 5:25pm FYI Daily 5:30pm Scooby-Doo! 6:10pm The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 7:10pm FYI Daily 7:15pm The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 9:35pm Britain's Got More Talent 10:40pm Family Guy 11:10pm Celebrity Juice 11:55pm Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:50am American Dad! 1:20am American Dad! 1:45am The Conjuring 2:45am FYI Daily 2:50am The Conjuring 3:50am Teleshopping

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

3:30am

Judge Judy Judge Judy ITV3 Nightscreen Judge Judy Agatha Christie's Poirot Agatha Christie's Poirot Agatha Christie's Poirot Agatha Christie's Marple Agatha Christie's Marple Agatha Christie's Marple Lewis Vera Vera Vera Classic Emmerdale Classic Emmerdale Classic Emmerdale ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service.

Teleshopping Shopping from home.

7:00am King of Queens 7:25am King of Queens 7:50am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:40am Frasier 10:10am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Simpsons 12:55pm Four in a Bed 1:25pm Four in a Bed 1:55pm Four in a Bed 2:30pm Four in a Bed 3:00pm Four in a Bed 3:30pm A Place in the Sun 4:30pm Sun, Sea and Brides to be 5:35pm George Clarke's Old House, New Home 6:35pm Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Great Canal Journeys 9:00pm Mission Ignition 10:00pmX-Men: Apocalypse 12:50amLawless 2:45am Hollyoaks Omnibus

7:00am 7:10am 7:35am 8:25am 9:25am 10:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:35pm 3:50pm 4:50pm 4:55pm 6:15pm 8:30pm 9:35pm 9:40pm 10:45pm 11:45pm 11:50pm 1:05am 2:05am 2:10am 2:50am 3:50am 4:00am

World of Sport The Car Chasers The Professionals The Professionals The Sweeney ITV Racing: The Opening Show The Protectors The Return of Sherlock Holmes Hornblower The Horse Soldiers FYI Daily The Horse Soldiers La Liga Goldfinger FYI Daily Goldfinger Lethal Weapon FYI Daily Lethal Weapon The Mechanic FYI Daily The Mechanic The Sweeney ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

TV LISTING

SUNDAY - 7 APRIL

7:00am Milkshake!

11:05amSpongeBob Squarepants 11:20am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:45am Make You Laugh Out Loud 12:05pm Police Interceptors 1:00pm Friends 1:25pm Friends 1:55pm Friends 2:25pm Friends 2:55pm Friends 3:25pm Killer Ending 5:10pm The Yorkshire Vet 6:15pm The Yorkshire Vet 7:10pm Around the World by Train with Tony Robinson 8:05pm 5 News The latest news coverage.

8:10pm Elizabeth: Our Queen Tragedy and Triumph 10:00pm The Royal Family: Affairs and Infidelities 11:00pm Diana

7:00am Breakfast 10:05am Match of the Day 11:00am The Andrew Marr Show 12:00pm Sunday Politics 12:30pm Walks of Life 1:30pm BBC News 1:40pm Weather for the Week Ahead 1:45pm Songs of Praise 2:20pm The Boat Race 5:00pm Escape to the Country 6:00pm Money for Nothing 6:45pm Pointless 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Line of Duty 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:00am Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights 12:30am Jack the Ripper: The Case Reopened

3:10am This is BBC Two 7:20am A to Z of TV Gardening 8:05am Great British Garden Revival 9:05am The Edible Garden 9:35am Gardeners' World 10:05am Countryfile 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm Nadiya's British Food Adventure 1:00pm Nature's Boldest Thieves 1:50pm Holiday of My Lifetime 2:35pm Garden Rescue 3:20pm Nature's Great Events 4:20pm Talking Pictures 5:00pm Tomorrowland 7:00pm World's Busiest Cities 8:00pm Dragons' Den 9:00pm Race Across the World 10:00pm Florida: America's Animal Paradise 11:00pm Gone Girl 1:25am Frankie Boyle's New World Order

7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:30am Live Super Rugby 10:30am Info not available 10:40am Live Super Rugby 12:30pm EFL Greatest Games 12:45pm EFL Greatest Games 1:00pm Football 4:00pm Info not available 6:00pm Live Super League 8:00pm Live PGA Tour Golf The third day of the Valero Texas Open from TPC San Antonio in Texas.

11:00pm Live NBA: Brooklyn @ Milwaukee The Milwaukee Bucks take on the Brooklyn Nets at the Fiserv Forum in the NBA.

8:05am Robozuna 8:30am Scrambled!

8:35am The Tom and Jerry Show 8:50am The Bagel and Becky Show 9:10am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series 9:30am Project Z 10:05am Teen Titans Go! 10:25am ITV News 10:30am James Martin's Sunday Selection 11:30am This Morning On Sunday 12:30pm John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen 1:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 1:35pm Info not available 4:00pm The Voice UK: The Final 5:50pm Tipping Point 6:30pm ITV Evening News 6:45pm Regional News and Weather 7:00pm The Family Chase 8:00pm Info not available 10:00pm Victoria 11:00pm ITV News

6:50am ITV2 Nightscreen 7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:05am Coronation Street Omnibus 2:05pm Celebrity Catchphrase 3:10pm You've Been Framed! Gold 3:40pm Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 4:50pm FYI Daily 4:55pm Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 5:30pm Britain's Got Talent 7:00pm Britain's Got More Talent 8:00pm The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 9:00pm FYI Daily 9:05pm The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 11:35pm Family Guy 12:05am Family Guy 12:35am Family Guy 1:05am American Dad!

8:00pm The Battle of Britain's Breakfast 9:00pm Discovering...

The Bridge on the River Kwai - Malcolm Arnold 10:00pm Our Classical Century 11:00pm Wayne Mcgregor: Atomos 12:10am Timewatch 1:00am Engineering Giants 2:00am Line of Duty Drama about the investigations of AC12, a controversial Police AntiCorruption Unit.

3:00am Line of Duty Drama about the investigations of AC12, a controversial Police AntiCorruption Unit.

4:00am Line of Duty

7:00am 7:50am 8:55am 9:55am 10:55am 11:55am

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

The Royal The Royal Heartbeat Heartbeat Long Lost Family Agatha Christie's Marple Sparkling Cyanide Lewis Agatha Christie's Poirot Agatha Christie's Poirot Vera Sunday Night at the Palladium Grantchester Wire in the Blood Agatha Christie's Poirot Classic Emmerdale Classic Emmerdale Classic Emmerdale Classic Emmerdale Classic Emmerdale Classic Emmerdale

7:45am Frasier 8:10am Frasier 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am The Simpsons 10:00am The Simpsons 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm Jamie's Quick and Easy Food 2:05pm The Simpsons 2:35pm Epic 4:40pm A Place in the Sun 5:40pm Joe Lycett's Got Your Back 6:15pm The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Escape to the Chateau 9:00pm Secrets of Egypt's Valley of the Kings 10:00pm Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins for Stand Up to Cancer 11:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 12:00am Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back

7:00am Minder 8:00am The Professionals 9:00am The Return of Sherlock Holmes 10:05am The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 11:15am MSA British Touring Car Championship 7:15pm Goodwood Members' Meeting 9:20pm Hornblower 11:30pm Unforgiven 12:30am FYI Daily Latest news from the world of entertainment.

12:35am Unforgiven 2:05am The Contender 3:20am The Protectors Harry confronts drug dealers who know the whereabouts of a huge stash of heroin.

3:50am ITV4 Nightscreen Text-based information service.

4:00am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

6:10am 6:35am 7:00am 11:05am 11:20am

11:30am 11:40am 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:35pm 3:05pm 5:10pm

6:05pm

8:00pm 9:00pm 9:55pm

10:00pm

11:00pm 1:10am

HouseBusters Wildlife SOS Milkshake!

SpongeBob Squarepants Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Access Police Interceptors Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Six Days, Seven Nights Secrets of the Mcvitie's Factory Britain's Favourite Takeaway TV Talent Shows at War Blind Date 5 News The latest news coverage.

Atlantis: Draining the Lost City The Hangover Greatest Ever Movie Blunders

3:00am Live Rugby 7s: Hong Kong 7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Live Rugby 7s: Hong Kong 12:30pm My Icon 12:45pm My Icon 1:00pm Goals on Sunday 2:30pm Live Renault Super Sunday 7:00pm Live PGA Tour Golf 9:30pm Live NBA: Oklahoma @ Minnesota The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. 12:00am Live PGA Tour Golf Day four of the ANA Inspiration from the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California.

3:00am Live Rugby 7s: Hong Kong

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TV LISTING

TUESDAY - 9 APRIL

MONDAY - 8 APRIL 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Home is Where the Art is 5:30pm The Repair Shop 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Fake Britain 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm The Victim 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Fleabag 12:05am Have I Got a Bit More News for You

3:45pm This Wild Life 4:15pm The Hairy Builder 4:45pm The Great Rift: Africa's Wild Heart 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Britain in Bloom 8:00pm The Chronicles of Mourne 8:30pm Only Connect 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Mary Berry's Quick Cooking 10:00pmA House Through Time 11:00pmLive at the Apollo

8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm National Treasures of Wales 9:00pm Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World 10:00pmOperation Stonehenge: What Lies Beneath 11:00pmStoryville 12:15am World's Greatest Food Markets 1:15am David Hurn: A Life in Pictures 1:55am Mountain 2:55am Our Classical Century

3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm A New Life in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pm24 Hours in Police Custody 11:00pmLife After Lock-Up 12:05am Mums Make Porn

3:15pm Tormenting Abigail 5:00pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Gallagher 8:55pm 5 News 9:00pm Springtime on the Farm 9:58pm 5 News 10:00pmWorld's Busiest Train Stations 11:00pmThe Man with Another Man's Arms 12:05am First Class v Economy: Is it Worth it?

3:15pm Curiosity 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm The Repair Shop 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six; Weather 7:30pm BBC London News; Weather 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm The Murder of Jill Dando 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm Regional News and Weather

2:00pm The Super League Show 2:45pm The Tropic of Cancer 3:45pm This Wild Life 4:15pm The Hairy Builder 4:45pm Wonders of the Monsoon 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Britain in Bloom 8:00pm Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm Inside the Factory 10:00pmThe Great British Sewing Bee 11:00pmLive at the Apollo 11:30pmNewsnight

8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm National Treasures of Wales 9:00pm Blue Planet II 10:00pmCrossing England in a Punt: River of Dreams 11:00pmNatural World 12:00am Expedition Volcano 1:00am The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons 2:00am Line of Duty 3:00am Line of Duty 4:00am Line of Duty

1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm A New Life in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Great Celebrity 10:15pmDerry Girls 10:45pmHome 11:15pmGogglebox

2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm

3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! Gold 8:30pm You've Been Framed! Gold 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm American Dad! 11:00pm Timewasters 11:30pmFamily Guy 12:00am Family Guy

3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 10:00pmAgatha Christie's Poirot 11:00pmScott and Bailey 12:00am Scott and Bailey

10:15am Minder 11:20am The Sweeney 12:30pmThe Professionals 1:30pm The Avengers 2:35pm Kojak 3:40pm Quincy, M.E. 4:40pm Minder 5:50pm The Professionals 6:55pm The Sweeney 8:00pm The Chase 9:00pm Rocky V 10:05pmFYI Daily 10:10pm Rocky V 11:10pm The Contender 12:20am McLaren

7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:30am Rugby Gold 9:40am Live ANZ Netball 11:15am Great Sporting Moments 11:30am Football Centre 2:00pm Sky Sports News 3:00pm Sky Sports News 4:00pm Sky Sports News 5:00pm Sky Sports News 6:00pm Info not available 8:00pm Football

6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:25pm Party Election Broadcast 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Save Money 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Hard to Please OAPs 10:00pm The Widow 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London

2:40pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! Gold 8:30pm You've Been Framed! Gold 9:00pm You've Been Framed!

10:00pmThrough the Keyhole

1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Vera 11:00pmDCI Banks 12:00am DCI Banks

8:20am Kojak 9:15am Quincy, M.E. 10:15am Minder 11:20am The Sweeney 12:30pmThe Professionals 1:30pm The Avengers 2:35pm Kojak 3:35pm Quincy, M.E. 4:40pm Minder 5:50pm The Professionals 6:50pm The Sweeney 8:00pm The Chase 9:00pm World Superbike Highlights 10:00pm Lethal Weapon 2 11:05pmFYI Daily 11:10pm Lethal Weapon 2

7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Sky Sports News 12:00pmSky Sports News 12:30pmSportswomen 1:00pm Sky Sports News 6:00pm Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm Sky Sports Tonight 8:30pm Football 11:15pmThe Debate - Live 12:15am Sky Sports News

7:00am Classic Coronation Street 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 Agatha Christie's Poirot 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 11:05pmVera 1:05am Law and Order: UK

7:00am The Protectors 7:25am The Avengers 8:20am Kojak 9:15am Quincy, M.E. 10:20am Minder 11:25am The Sweeney 12:35pmThe Professionals 1:35pm The Avengers 2:40pm Kojak 3:45pm Quincy, M.E. 4:50pm Minder 5:55pm The Professionals 6:55pm The Sweeney 8:00pm The Chase 9:00pm The Motorbike Show 10:00pm The Fugitive 11:00pmFYI Daily 11:05pm The Fugitive 12:40am Hellboy II: The Golden Army 1:40am FYI Daily 1:45am Hellboy II: The Golden Army 3:05am Lethal Weapon 3:50am ITV4 Nightscreen Text-based information service.

7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:30am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:30am My Icon 9:40am Live ANZ Netball 11:15am Great Sporting Moments 11:30am Sky Sports News 12:00pm Sky Sports News 1:00pm Sky Sports News 2:00pm Sky Sports News 3:00pm Info not available 5:00pm Sky Sports News 6:00pm Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm Info not available 11:30pm Sky Sports News at Ten 12:00am Sky Sports News

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

Tenable Tipping Point The Chase Regional News and Weather ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street The Kyle Files Coronation Street Info not available ITV News at Ten and Weather

Home and Away Neighbours Manic Mom Friends 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Kilimanjaro: Wonder of the World 9:00pm The Yorkshire Vet 10:15pmFirst Class v Economy: Is it Worth it?

11:15pmInside Mcdonald's: The 300 Billion Dollar Burger Business

WEDNESDAY - 10 APRIL 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One; Weather 2:30pm BBC London News; Weather 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Curiosity 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Home is Where the Art is 5:30pm The Repair Shop 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six; Weather 7:30pm BBC London News; Weather 7:55pm Party Election Broadcast 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm Supermarket Secrets 10:00pm The Victim 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm Regional News and Weather 11:30pm Weather

8:15am Home is Where the Art is 9:00am Mary Berry Quick Cooking 9:30am Great Canadian Railway Journeys 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pmBBC Newsroom Live 2:00pm The Boss 2:45pm Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild 3:45pm This Wild Life 4:15pm The Hairy Builder 4:45pm The Great Rift: Africa's Wild Heart 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Britain in Bloom 8:00pm Race Across the World 9:00pm Great British Menu 10:00pmMotherfatherson 11:00pmWhite Gold 11:30pmNewsnight

8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm Secrets of Bones 9:00pm The Sky at Night 10:00pmHow to See a Black Hole: The Universe's Greatest Mystery 11:00pmGravity and Me: The Force That Shapes Our Lives 12:30am Horizon 1:30am Horizon 2:30am How to See a Black Hole: The Universe's Greatest Mystery 3:30am Secrets of Bones An Evolutionary Biologist discovers how bones have enabled animals to colonise the Earth.

4:00am The Yorkshire Ripper Files: A Very British Crime Story

10:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:40am Everybody Loves Raymond 11:10am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05pmCar S.O.S 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm A New Life in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Supervet 10:00pmMarried at First Sight 11:00pmMy F-Ing Tourette's Family 12:00am Derry Girls

12:15pmAll New Traffic Cops 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm The Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and be Buried 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh 9:00pm Springtime on the Farm 10:00pmInside Tesco: Britain's Biggest Supermarket 11:00pmOperation Live

10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm Regional News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street More drama and turmoil from the residents of Coronation Street in the longest running TV Soap.

9:00pm Britain's Brightest Family 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pmThe Bay 11:00pmITV News at Ten and Weather

10:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20am Superstore 11:45am Superstore 12:10pmI Love You've Been Framed!

Gold 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:40pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed! Gold 2:40pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! Gold 8:30pm You've Been Framed! Gold 9:00pm You've Been Framed! Gold 10:00pm Pitch Perfect 11:05pmFYI Daily 11:10pm Pitch Perfect

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TECH FOR THE TIMID

Another fine mesh Put your WiFi on steroids, suggests Terence Kennedy

WHEN I first moved to the continent I was flabbergasted: no-one I asked in public places could offer me WiFi. Not in shopping centres, restaurants or even that fail-safe standby, coffee bars. Until some condescending know-it-all pointed out I should be asking not for ‘WaaiFaai’ but for ‘Weefee’…

Oops. And with that humiliation I was suddenly knee-deep in the stuff.

Like most of Western Europe, Spain is pretty spoiled for data connections. This venerable paper reported that the country recently gained 200,000 new fibre-optic connections in one month alone, with 8.5 million active connections.

Of course not all of us are on ‘high-fibre’ diets. And it’s generally only city dudes who enjoy ‘full-fibre’ connections, otherwise known as FTTH or fibre-to-thehome.

Country cousins are more likely to have FTTC connections if

HOME HELP: Typical mesh units (inset) create whole-home WiFi. they’re really lucky: fibre-to-thecabinet, several magnitudes slower than FTTH but still kickass compared to steam-age landlines.

With FTTC, the main fibre-optic cable feeds into a central area cabinet and our trusty old existing copper wires take the signal from there into our homes. If you’re more than a kilometre or so from the cabinet, tough luck, do not pass Go and do not collect 200.

But what happens once the signal, of whatever flavour, actually

enters our hallowed portals?

There are now three ways of getting it to our devices.

The best is still the most direct: run a network cable directly from your router into your computer.

It’s a cheap solution (cables cost peanuts), with no speed loss until you hit a hundred metres or so.

The cheapest wireless connection has always been a WiFi repeater, or extender. Even €30 or so buys a serviceable one, which in essence ‘rebroadcasts’ the WiFi

signal it picks up from your router and passes it on further (while losing some or lots of the original speed), either by network cable or WiFi itself.

But now there’s a new kid on the repeater block, especially for those with rambling residences or thick walls: wireless mesh networks.

Made up of multiple repeater units or ‘nodes,’ each node shares its connection wirelessly with all other nodes in its vicinity, with virtually no drop in speed. Those nodes then share the connection wirelessly with the other nodes closest to them, spreading the love.

The more nodes, the further the connection stretches, creating a wireless ‘cloud of connectivity’ that can blanket a small office or a city of millions. But certainly your entire home.

So: if you’re still messing trying to get a decent WiFi signal, stop messing, try meshing.

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The more the meshier UNLIKE older and clunkier repeaters, mesh systems constantly seek the most efficient bands, they automatically ‘self-configure’ for any changes or additions you make to the system, and they’re ‘self-healing’ if any node is blocked or loses its connection.

Installation is a breeze, without any need to draft in your nearest neighbourhood geek or passing six-year-old.

The bad news is how much more expensive they are than cheap-and-cheerful repeaters: easily triple or quadruple the price and up.

Around €100 buys a barebones mesh system, but a good set with at least three ‘nodes’ to give your home full coverage will likely be double that and up.

Whether it’s worth it depends how much you hate ugly network cabling, and/or need faster, further, better WiFi. Or indeed WeeFee.

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YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE - YOUR OPINION Letters should be emailed to oursay@euroweeklynews.com or make your comments on our website: www.euroweeklynews.com

I WAS interested - but not surprised - to read in last week’s Euro Weekly News how Spanish elderly people require less assistance than in other European countries.

While it seems the number of Spanish pensioners dependent on younger generations has risen overall, it should come as no surprise to those acquainted with Spain culture to know that many elderly age particularly well here.

The combination of warmer weather, Mediterranean diet, outdoor exercise, and close-knit family values here makes this an excellent place to grow old, and I was delighted to see Spain recognised for its beneficial lifestyle.

James Conner

Spanish hospitals HI Leapy. I have just read your article on Spanish hospitals (hope you are okay now).

I can only say that after having had several operations since moving to Spain some 14 years ago the treatment I received was second to none. From when you are wheeled into the operating theatre and introduced to the doctor and nurses before you are put out. Waking up in a single room as you say en-suite and the facilities for my wife to sleep in the room with a pull down bed if required.

As I now think of Spain as home, I will be here until I leave the planet.

Brian Broughton

Reservoir concerns I READ with interest your article in last week’s Costa del Sol edition (1760) about the closing of the La Concepcion reservoir due to deadly algae founded there. I sometimes take my two dogs up there for a walk but will steer clear for the time being. It’s a shame but I would rather not risk it, and I’m glad the Junta took the decision it did.

Thank you for reporting on this and helping to keep people like me informed.

Charles Thatcher

Charity walks LAST week your newspaper reported on two different walks taking place in Spain to raise money for some great causes. I would just like to say how encouraged I am to see people putting in such a magnificent effort to help others less fortunate than themselves. Not only that, but I am thoroughly impressed as to the lengths they are going to do so. Good on them, the world needs more people like that!

Susan Humphreys

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Views expressed and opinions given are not necessarily those of the EWN publishers. No responsibility is accepted for accuracy of information, errors, omissions or statements.

Independence day

POLLUTION: Waste blights Spanish coastlines.

Creating a stink I WAS disgusted to read about the suspected nine tons of wet wipes found on Nerja’s seabed. Like for many other pensioners, one of the joys of moving to Spain is giving children and grandchildren the chance to enjoy the country’s warm weather and beaches.

Many of us will have even taught younger ones to swim here.

I am appalled to think that all this time we could have been swimming in water containing wet wipes, ear buds, and even human faeces. I sincerely hope politicians follow through on their promises and resolve the situation soon.

Julia Makepeace

HAVE YOUR SAY

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

Leapy mentions the awful massacre in New Zealand. The BBC’s security correspondent, Frank Gardner, has found Neo-Nazis and right wing extremists are now copying Islamic State tactics. He says white supremacists and violent Daesh extremists both inhabit a narrow-based world view dominated by an all-consuming hatred and total intolerance of anyone’s views but their own. In that respect, white supremacists and Daesh terrorists are no different from each other.

The white Norwegian mass murderer, Anders Breivik, killed his young white victims, rather than Muslims or immigrants, because he saw them all as soft ‘snowflakes.’ He saw them as obstacles to his desire for a world of hard-line white supremacy in place of multiculturalism. This begs the question, does support for alt-right activists coupled with criticism of more moderate ‘snowflakes’ encourage violence? All the evidence indicates that it does.

In Britain, the now-banned National Action has splintered into separate factions of white racial purists on the one hand and simple anarchists wanting to destroy ‘the system’ on the other. Both groups represent a very real threat to British society - every bit as great as Daesh. This is entirely due to the persistent growth of anti-immigrant propaganda of the type portrayed (for example) in Leapy’s column. It might seem mild at first, but with every week of repetition it snowballs into something much bigger. Until ultimately it gets out of control - like it did in Norway and New Zealand.

Brian

Spain-bound ‘demon’ flight passenger has fizzy soft drink ‘meltdown’ How did she get through security with a hip flask?

John

OPINION & COMMENT

SPAIN marked the 80th anniversary of the end of its Civil War on Monday, but the forces that plunged the country into conflict are once again rearing their heads.

The Civil War of 1936 to 1939 was a struggle of opposing ideals. It was in many ways a warm-up for the global battle between democracy and fascism, the Second World War, that followed.

Here in Spain and elsewhere west of the former Soviet Union, we have enjoyed relative peace and conflict on European soil has been largely non-existent since 1945.

But we cannot be complacent. We are thankfully nowhere near an internal struggle like the Spanish Civil War or a World War, but history teaches us that events move quickly and arise unexpectedly.

Francisco Franco’s botched military coup which led to the war was launched only years after the Spanish Republic’s founding in 1931.

The forces of reaction, nationalism, hatred and prejudice that allowed him to take down a democratically-elected government and impose a fascist regime are once again stirring.

Today, a sluggish economy still recovering from the last recession is spurring a rise in extreme political ideologies that indulge in prejudice and fear.

The success of the far-right Vox in Andalucia in December shows these forces are making inroads into mainstream politics.

Their reactionary vision of the world must be defeated peacefully to avoid more vicious and violent future conflicts.

Now we want to hear your views.

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COMMENTS FROM EWN ONLINE PICKPOCKET WARNING: Police in Spain issue alert ahead of Easter tourist boom What is the point of the police issuing photos if you blur them out? I know you will say data protection, but if the police can do it then surely you can too.

Derek

Charities claim Spain earns €20 per second selling weapons to Saudi Arabian coalition Do they suggest that the internationally recognised government should give in to the Houti terrorists who are trying to overturn a Sunni regime and replace it with a Shi’a one ?

PM

Paedophile teacher - who filmed young girls - escapes 29-year prison sentence in Spain

Top league bat fight

Most likely because it would indict someone else at a higher level - this is usually the case / the police in the UK are renowned for it.

Richard

Wish they would get a life. There is no confusion about the brands. Perhaps Bacardi should join in and bash their heads together!

Saya

JIHADI THREAT: Terror cell numbers UP in Spain claims

Third beach bar blaze in month hits Costa del Sol Regrettably it looks as though they might have to put security cameras up trained on every beach bar on the Costa del Sol to at least be able to catch any of these half-witted idiots who think it is clever to burn them down and ruin people’s livelihoods.

Angus

Meanwhile charities ferry people across the Med without ever asking why they are coming.

PM

End of the road for emergency warning triangles in Spain?

It always was ridiculous. The first thing you see is a car or a lorry at the side of the road, and only when you get close do you see a tiny little triangle on the ground . . .

PM

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DID YOU KNOW?

FOR NEXT 7 DAYS AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Spirituality seeps right through the week. As you are feeling particularly sensuous, invite someone special to dinner or on a trip. Visit garden centres and plan ahead. The colours and perfumes will be particularly pleasing.

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

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

Friendships are particularly important this week. You have been dashing around and maybe not enough thought has gone into how you spend your leisure time.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There is something in you that needs a creative outlet. Perhaps you would like to write a book: memoirs, for instance, take up a craft or paint. Learning a new language would also be satisfying. Certainly, food for the brain and soul are what you should be seeking now.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Being very much in demand for your talents this week means less time to spend socially, so it's important to make time for loved ones at the weekend. Someone seeking your advice may simply be seeking your approval for an action they are going to take anyway.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) There may be some opposition to your ideas as Pluto turns this week. Perhaps your natural charm just doesn't seem to be working. As you have helped others in the past, make it clear that you expect a bit of cooperation. It is not through lack of will that some people do not offer help.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) This is a week when progress is

The hopping procession is a centuries-old religious ritual practised in the eastern village of Echternach, near the German border. Up to 14,000 men, women and children dressed in white shirts and dark trousers or skirts perform a hopping procession through the streets in honour of a local saint, St Willibrord.

fast and plans run ahead. Try new ideas and seek information to hone your knowledge. An organisation that is new to you offers insight and social involvement. An offer that thrusts you into the limelight might be avoided at first but would be to your advantage.

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

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

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

Be with people who liven or inspire you in some way and avoid boring or moaning folk.

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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Thoughts come to you, perhaps in dreams, that are creative and energy boosting.

Someone who recently moved out of your sphere is sadly missed but is in some ways still a part of you. A person at work who has been causing you concern needs investigation, but the facts may be less alarming than you suspect.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) If you suspect that some things are not what they seem, you could be right. Repel doubts, ban anxieties and stick to facts and tact. If certain individuals or situations continue to conspire against you, change course and do something entirely different. What goes around will come around quicker than you think.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) It's a better week for travel with less likelihood of delays.

Should you be feeling a little lethargic and sorry about recent events, just count your blessings. Consider raising some money and having fun at the same time by indulging in a garage or car boot sale.

Doing something entirely different can boost your mind and activity levels, which can't be bad.

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TIME

Across 1 Flower provided by online store (6) 4 Wagers about a shilling on the animals (6) 9 Stretchy material that may come from Castile (7) 10 Rustic part of the Upper Urals (5) 11 Guide the bullock (5) 12 Let heat sort out a sportsman (7) 13 Replace best butcher, it's acceptable (11) 18 A throne designed for someone else (7) 20 A little saint will mature in the theatre (5) 22 Scottish child, one in farm building (5) 23 Coroner initially gets a bad scare on seeing dead body (7) 24 Build silent Christmas decoration (6) 25 Group joined by Italian robber (6) Down 1 Reluctant to produce a piece of poetry (6) 2 Conscious of a conflict ending in peace (5) 3 The projection is a terribly poor cut (7) 5 The world has a change of heart (5) 6 As ruler's involved, it's dreamlike (7) 7 Bad tempered and sulky in consul lending library (6) 8 Car catchers affected track cycling event (7,4)

14 Note in a novel by an upmarket schoolboy (7) 15 Al has left one country for another (7) 16 Religious teacher beginning to train animal (6)

Code Breaker

17 Hate can be tested (6) 19 The man mixed gin inside, to make it swing (5) 21 Grant given to a section of a hospital (5)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 11 represents F and 21 represents Q, so fill in F every time the figure 11 appears and Q every time the figure 21 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 Cunning (6) 4 Feel physical pain (4) 8 Small fragment (5) 9 Big (5) 10 Recognised as lawful (10) 13 Cooking apparatus incorporating a spit (10) 17 Apartments (5) 18 Joyful (5) 19 Relative status (4) 20 Taken without the owner's consent (6)

English - Spanish

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE

Down 1 Thick, heavy weapon (4) 2 Be in accord (5) 3/18 Formal headwear (3,3) 5 Approximately (5) 6 Number of players in a cricket team (6) 7 Large European food fish (6) 11 Be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge (6) 12 Like better (6) 14 String of railway carriages (5) 15 Urge forward (5) 16 Bluish shade of green (4) 18 See 3

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

Down Across 1 Turnip (4) 1 Apodo (8) 3 Lechugas (8) 2 Barba (5) 4 Bastante (6) 9 Crazy (7) 10 Pitcher (container) (5) 5 Badger (animal) (5) 6 Lamb (7) 11 To swim (5) 12 Jengibre (6) 7 Losa (4) 14 Mixture (6) 8 Patrullar (6) 16 Jealous (husband, wife, lover) (6) 13 Colador (8) 19 Manzanas (6) 15 Shoes (7) 17 Thick (6) 21 Piece (5) 24 Place (5) 18 Spike (6) 25 En cambio (7) 20 Flojo (5) 26 To respect (8) 22 Cada (5) 27 Yesterday (4) 23 To use (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 (BEETLE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

BEATEN BEETLE (10) BEGGAR BEHIND BEREFT BLIGHT BLOTCH FLABBY GLOBAL HURTLE IMBIBE INVITE JINGLE MARTYR MISERY NEATER NOVICE OILMAN SENIOR

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Regale 2 Payout 3 Styled 4 Caucus 5 Gloomy 6 Induct 7 Commit 8 Convoy 9 Cutler 10 Moving 11 Arouse 12 Malign 13 Retain 14 Beaten 15 Sienna 16 Creaky 17 Nutmeg 18 Vestry 19 Boogie.

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.

Kakuro

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 H) 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: 32

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

TARGET:

• Very good: 45 • Excellent: 59

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

Average: 16 Good: 22 Very good: 31

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Excellent: 40

diva dial dope dorp door dart dado dada idem vide video vial vail valid valor media medial medal mewl meow woad wort wool wood woody owed owlet oral adopt aide avid adyta lido liar lade laid lady loop load poem podia port pool poor proem prod prow prowl pray pelt petrol rode roil rowed road rope rood radio raid rail olio dojo elmwood epode trod trow trowed trope trad trade trail troop troy tray yoga gaol goad goat taro tarp tart toad toady toga

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION dine ding dire dreg fend find gird grid nerd rend ride rind deign diner dirge fiend fined fired fried grind indie indri ridge rigid dining dinner ending engird finder finned fridge friend frigid ginned girned reding riding ringed dingier fending finding fringed grinned rending defining INFRINGED

CREDIT: Google.

QUICK Across: 1 Pacts, 3 Brass, 6/18 Dog tag, 8 Centaur, 9 Sneer, 10 Stun, 13 Oboe, 14 Gavel, 17 Tadpole, 19 Merge, 20 Saucy.

Down: 1 Pads, 2 Secret, 3 Bank, 4 Apartment, 5 Strong, 7 Gunpowder, 11 Bottom, 12 Caress, 15 Bore, 16 Ugly.

CRYPTIC

ENGLISH-SPANISH

Across:

Across:

1 Same, 3 Respects, 9 Episode, 10 Shave, 11 Petra, 12 Turnip, 14 Sister, 16 Scythe, 19 Crisis, 21 Argot, 24 Alamo, 25 Anemone, 26 Suspends, 27 Pens.

1 Soak, 3 Derramar, 9 Currant, 10 Zorro, 11 Enemy, 12 Farmer, 14 Altura, 16 Sleeve, 19 Hammer, 21 Entre, 24 Bolsa, 25 Traffic, 26 Desastre, 27 Onda.

Down:

CODE BREAKER

1 Steepest, 2 Moist, 4 Events, 5 Poser, 6 Chariot, 7 Step, 8 Homage, 13 Kestrels, 15 Spreads, 17 Crater, 18 Asgard, 20 Shone, 22 Gnome, 23 Ears.

Down:

1 Sociedad, 2 Agree, 4 Estufa, 5 Razor, 6 Marbete, 7 Root, 8 Lawyer, 13 Herencia, 15 Toallas, 17 Llegar, 18 Writer, 20 Meals, 22 Tifon, 23 Abad.

App of the week Translator: If you have ever struggled with a tricky word or phrase in Spain or elsewhere abroad, free new app Translator could make the ideal travel companion. Providing real-time voice and text translation, this programme allows users to communicate without barriers in all parts of the world and in many languages. Useful for business, education, or even trips to the bank, doctors, or town hall, Translator also includes a phrasebook to help you prepare.

QUIZ: CUPS AND A SAUCER 1. According to Greek mythology, what was the name of the beautiful Trojan youth who replaced Hebe as cup-bearer to the Gods of Mount Olympus, serving them nectar and ambrosia?

2. First competed for in 1957, with which sport would you principally associate the America’s Cup? 3. Which Irish golfer was named European Ryder Cup captain in January (2019)?

4. Named after after a Norwegian-American golf club manufacturer, what is the name of the women’s equivalent of the Ryder Cup, featuring the same US against Europe format?

5. What is the name of the large trophy awarded annually to the North American ice-hockey team that wins the championship in the National Hockey League?

6. Which French team won the Rugby League Challenge Cup for the first time in the club’s history in 2018?

7. Which South American country were the winners of the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930?

8. Which team has won the FA Cup a record 13 times?

9. Who captained England when they won the 2003 Rugby World Cup, defeating Australia 20–17 in extra time in the final?

10. Released in June 1968, A Saucerful of Secrets was the second studio album by which English rock band?

Not a lot of people know that… in UK cooking terms, the standard cup was set at 10 imperial fluid ounces or half an imperial pint.

Answers: 1. GANYMEDE, 2.

YACHTING/SAILING, 3.

PADRAIG HARRINGTON, 4.

SOLHEIM CUP, 5. STANLEY CUP – named after Lord Stanley of Preston (1841– 1908), the Governor General of Canada who donated the trophy in 1893, 6. CATALANS DRAGONS, 7. URUGUAY, 8.

ARSENAL, 9. MARTIN JOHNSON, 10. PINK FLOYD

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

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ALMERIA RETAMAR ADRA

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ROQUETAS

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Sudoku LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

*David Blaine, Magician; April 4, 45 *Louie Spence, Dancer; April 6, 49 The magician and endurance artist’s stunts include The English dancer and choreographer served being frozen in a block of ice, starving, and as artistic director of London Pineapple Dance hovering. He stood on a 100-foot pole in New York Studios. He’s also appeared as a judge on shows like Cirque du Celebrite and Dancing on Ice, for 35 hours in 2002. He was reportedly inspired to become a magician when he saw a magic act on the and has performed in several West End theatre Jackie Chan. subway at the age of four. productions, including Cats and Miss Saigon. *Pharrell Williams, Rapper and singer; April 5, 45 *Jackie Chan, Movie actor; April 7, 64 The singer, rapper and music producer is one half of the Chan is an actor, choreographer, and stuntman whose notable films include the Rush Hour trilogy, Enter the record production duo The Neptunes alongside Chad Hugo and the lead vocalist of the hip hop band NERD. Dragon, Shanghai Noon, and The Karate Kid. He became Williams also made a successful career for himself as a popular through his mix of comedy and stunts, most of solo artist. He was nominated for an Academy Award in which he performed himself, and has worked as a director and producer, martial artist, and Mandopop singer.

2014 for penning the song ‘Happy’ for Despicable Me 2.

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

*Izzy Stradlin, Guitarist; April 8, 56 The former guitarist of Guns N’ Roses also released solo albums, starting with Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds in 1992. He reportedly met Axl Rose during high school, where they formed their first band together. *Dennis Quaid, Movie actor; April 9, 64 Quaid first received recognition for his role in the 1979 film Breaking Away, then went on to play memorable roles in the films Traffic, Frequency, The Rookie, The Day After Tomorrow, The Parent Trap and Far From Heaven. *Haley Joel Osment, Movie actor; April 10, 30 The former child actor won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in The Sixth Sense. He also starred in Pay It Forward and A I Artificial Intelligence.

Word Ladder CAFE

MILK BACK

Move from the start word (CAFE) to the end word (MILK) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.

1199 - Fatal wound King Richard I of England dies from an infection following the removal of an arrow from his shoulder.

1242 - Frozen lake During the Battle on the Ice of Lake Peipus, Russian forces, led by Alexander Nevsky, rebuff an invasion attempt by the Teutonic Knights.

1320 - Self rule The Scottish reaffirm their independence by signing the Declaration of Arbroath.

1580 - Terror tremors One of the largest earthquakes recorded in the history of England, Flanders, or Northern France, takes place.

1614 - Pocahontas weds Daughter of the chief of the Powhatan Indian confederacy, marries English tobacco planter John Rolfe in Jamestown, Virginia.

1792 - Power move US President George Washington exercises his authority to veto a bill, the first time this power is used in the US. 1896 Modern Olympics The Olympic Games, a long-lost tradition of ancient Greece, is reborn in Athens 1,500 years after being banned by Roman Emperor Theodosius I. 1968 - Assassination Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr is fatally shot, aged 39, while standing on the balcony outside his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennesse.

2005 - Royal wedding Prince Charles finally marries his life-long love, Camilla Parker Bowles.

This week in history

IN her latest Detective Lottie Parker novel, author Patricia Gibney explores the lengths a mother will go to to protect her family.

When Amy Whyte and Penny Brogan do not arrive home after leaving a nightclub in the early hours of the morning, their families are frantic with worry. Days later, their blood-soaked bodies are found in a derelict squat and both girls are clutching silver coins in their hands.

As Detective Lottie Parker is brought on the case to search for clues in the final days of Penny and Amy’s lives, two more girls are found stabbed to death in a luxury apartment complex.

Unaware someone has been closely watching as she tries to solve the case Lottie realises the crimes have a personal motive when her own daughters, Katie and Chloe suddenly disappear from the town centre.

The questions remain: who has a personal vendetta against Lottie and how far will the detective go to save her daughters?

MOJACAR

MOJACAR ALMERIA

MINE MINK MILK

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STARRING Games of Thrones’ Jason Momoa, Aquaman was one of the most hotlyanticipated films of 2018.

This action-packed adventure spans the vast and stunning underwater world of the seven seas. Aquaman reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry, taking him on the adventure of his life, in which he discovers who he really is and finds out if he is worthy to rule as king of his world.

Also starring Justice League actress Amber Heard, Aquaman is one of the most ambitious films of the DC Comics origins films. The DVD edition also features a deeper look at the challenges and solutions director James Wan faced in both performances and visual effects.

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In addition to the information provided by the insurance company, it is very useful to know the opinions of existing customers, especially if it is your first time purchasing health insurance.

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When it comes to lifetime coverage and price, Erk Petersen said: “I was very pleased when I found ASSSA. It was very important to me to have the peace of mind from the very first day, that my health insurance company would never cancel my contract regardless of the age or policy usage. Moreover, there is no age-related premium increase, which is fair enough

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GREAT FEEDBACK: ASSSA has received praise on all aspects of its service. from my point of view.”

Meanwhile, Marion Poole said: “I cannot emphasise enough how essential it is to have the annual checks which are offered by ASSSA.” When it comes to medical personnel, Tony and Lisa Stainer

said: “The operation was a success, the aftercare just as good as the pre-care and without a doubt an episode in our lives t h a t w e w e r e n o t l o o k i n g f o rward to, but having sailed through it all we wish to give a big thank you to all involved.”

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ASSSA’s overall customer service received extensive praise too. Kerstin Lübke said: “Customer service is exceptional.

There is no language barrier and this is very helpful to me.”

Meanwhile, Cynthia Sadler and Frank Fountain explained: “From the beginning, we have consistently received the highest standard of client services and A S S S A h a s q u i c k l y a n d e ff i ciently provided easy access to excellent health care.”

Finally, Stuart J Cohen said: “I would like to emphasise the swiftness with which ASSSA managed my treatment before and after my surgery and the importance of relying on their professional support.”

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Behind the scenes at MACS RUNNING a busy local charity, is much like running a small business. Every member of the team has to juggle a number of roles and dedicate long hours to make the ‘ship sail smoothly.’

MACS is no different. The individuals heading up this busy organisation are committed to offering valuable support services to the increasing number of cancer patients registering with the group, as well as ensuring its longevity by ensuring finances are in good order.

Speaking to the team, all of them say that no day is ever the same. One day could involve meetings with other associations to discuss important collaborations and the next could be spent registering new patients and ensuring they have the information they need to help them through a difficult time in their lives.

Other tasks throughout a busy week at MACS include: meetings with the shop managers, discussing future fundraising events and liaising with the MACS ‘buddies,’ who are the main point of contact for patients.

To ensure the word gets out about the great work that MACS does, it is also important to

AT MACS: Many hands make light work. update local print and radio media sources as well as posting information on the various social media groups and pages.

A vital job in running the charity is dealing with the finances. As well as ensuring all monies are accounted for and that money coming in goes in the correct place, there are the financial assessments of patients to perform.

When cancer is diagnosed, no matter what the age of the person, financial difficulties

can sometimes ensue.

In many cases, following a financial assessment MACS can help with related outgoings such as transport costs and in some cases accommodation near to the hospital when a patient is undergoing a series of radiotherapy.

A financial assessment must be done sensitively, while ensuring funds are correctly and fairly distributed. This is one of the responsibilities of the dedicated team.

Other financial responsibilities include allocating vital funds to different areas of the charity. MACS is working hard towards providing a dedicated hospice facility. This was very close to the heart of Elaine Brown, the MACS founder and chairman who passed away last year.

Many people have asked about the timescale for providing this facility and the answer is simple. While €280,000 may seem like a lot of money, that would not go far in the building and running of such a project and because of that, the MACS team is continually working behind the scenes to try and secure government funding and other ways of gaining financial backing.

So that’s a brief but not exhaustive insight into what goes on behind the scenes at MACS. If you think you can contribute in any small way, as a volunteer, by fundraising, or simply just spreading the word, the MACS team is ready to hear from you.

For more information on MACS and its work, call 634 328 334, email macscancer support@live.co.uk or visit MACS on Facebook.

Lose Kate Broadhead

Health and Lifestyle coach HAVE you ever found it a lot more difficult to lose weight as a vegetarian or vegan?

Many people find eating low carb very challenging when they don’t eat meat or fish, and often resort to rice, pasta, bread and potatoes way too easily.

Nowadays there are some fantastic sources of inspiration online. Instagram and Pinterest in particular showcase thousands of vegetable-friendly options for your healthy eating habits.

Cauliflower is enjoying a huge surge in popularity and is extremely versatile.

High carb days as a vegetarian are easy. The sweet potato and chickpea curry (pictured) is so tasty, high in complex carbs

Wine without the hangover

By Sally Underwood ONE scientist believes he may have created a type of alcohol which could offer hangover-free drinking within five years.

Professor David Nutt told one publication his brand of synthetic alcohol, Alcarelle, was in its final stages of development, but still needs to be regulated.

The process, which normally takes three years, could take a little longer due to the uniqueness of the drink, according to Professor Nutt and his team. The molecule contained in the liquid, Alcosynth, will still allow drinkers to feel the effects of alcohol, but without the resulting headache the next day.

Professor Nutt told The Guardian: “There will be a test to check the molecule is safe.

“And we need to show that it’s different from alcohol. We will prove that it does not produce toxicity like alcohol does.”

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WITH spring in full swing and the sun out more and more, some of us may start to find our scalps - one of the areas hardest hit by UV rays and the elements - in need of extra attention.

Scalp conditions can have a large impact on the overall health of our locks, with an unhealthy scalp potentially leading to problems with hair growth.

Everything from sunburn to product build-up and imbalanced oil levels can result in itching, flakiness, and dull hair appearance. Luckily, these problems can often be rectified using the right tools.

For those suffering from scalp discomfort, dryness, or oiliness, try a targeted treatment such as Briogeo’s Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment (£27/€31.48 for 30ml, www.cultbeauty. co.uk).

This liquid contains Binchotan charcoal to remove impurities, spearmint and peppermint oils to soothe, and witch hazel to balance oil levels. Vitamin biotin also provides nutrients to support healthy hair growth.

Scalp relief

SCALP CARE: The top of our heads can suffer from sun and environmental damage.

weight meat-free

EASY CARBS: Sweet potato and chickpea curry.

and low in fat.

Low carb days are more challenging. Finding a source of protein is difficult, but it can be

done.

Eggs are fantastic for vegetarians, obviously off limits for a vegan diet. Tofu is a great source of protein, but be wary of meat substitutes such as Quorn

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which are entirely manufactured and not the healthiest.

You may need to introduce a protein powder into your diet.

On the market are many vegan friendly options which you can use in smoothies with almond or soy milk, or add to Greek yoghurt for a vegetarian option.

Soups are also a great way to introduce a flavourless protein powder into the mix.

Nut butters are a fantastic source of healthy fats and a delicious dairy alternative.

Now you have no excuse to reach for that baguette!

Visit Kate’s successful Facebook group on www.facebook. com/groups/carbcyclingfor beginners or follow on Instagram @carbcyclingqueen For personal coaching and advice please email her on ccfor beginners@hotmail.com.

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Boost the effectiveness of any products you do use with a scalp massaging tool such as Briogeo’s Scalp Revival Stimulating Therapy Massager (£13.50/€15.74, www.cultbeauty.co.uk).

Created with rubber tips, this brush can be used on all scalps, helping to build up and distribute shampoo better, stimulate blood flow, and exfoliate.

These tools also offer the added bonus of a relaxing massage experience, helping to lower stress levels; another factor thought to affect hair health.

Finally, for those with long hair, make sure to use a snag-free band when tying it up, such as Popbands (from £6/€6.99 for five, www.thepopband. com).

These ‘dent-free’ ties glide over hair, rather than pinching it, resulting in less strain on the scalp and helping prevent hair breakage.

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Natural protection From increasing vitamin D levels and boosting our moods to causing ageing and an increased risk of skin cancer, we all know the sun’s rays can both benefit and harm us.

For this reason, most of us make the best of both worlds by enjoying Spain’s sunshine at the same time as protecting our skin using SPF. In Spain, most experts recommend using an SPF of 30 or higher each day, which provides protection against around 97 per cent of the sun’s rays.

Problems can arise, however, when we use lotions which are too heavy or oily, which block our pores or cause skin irritation.

Help avoid these issues by turning to products containing natural ingredients, as well as those designed specifically for the face which may be lighter and gentler than those designed for all over use.

For hydration and protection, try The Inkey List’s Zinc Oxide Cream Moisturiser SPF 50

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Instant fix IN THIS modern world filled with work, travel, and family commitments, we may often find ourselves lacking in time to do all the things we mean to.

While taking time for ourselves is vital for our wellbeing and mental health, luckily when we are really pushed for time there are some shortcuts we can take. Before an important event, fix skin that is dull or lacking in radiance in one minute with Ren’s Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial (€32.30 for 75ml, www.primor.eu). This mask contains vitamin C and can be let to fight signs of fatigue while you get dressed to reveal fresh, glowing skin.

Keep the brightening effects going by moisturising afterwards with Bybi’s 100 per cent Cold Pressed Buriti Oil (£12/€13.80, www.bybi.com) which contains antioxidants to fight off external aggressors, including pollution and UV rays.

Next, knock time off makeup application with an effective primer such as Wander Beauty’s Smooth Sailing Perfecting Primer (£33/€37.95 for 30g, www.net-aporter.com). Containing vitamin C and gold to minimise pores and blur imperfections, reducing the time taken up with applying foundation, concealer, and powder.

Now reduce the need to touch up makeup later as well as reducing oiliness or shine with Boscia’s White Charcoal Mattifying Setting Spray (€34.95 for 50ml, www.sephora.es). Particularly effective in hot weather when makeup has a tendency to slide and oiliness can set in, this product could save time on reapplying makeup throughout the day.

Finally, quickly add volume to hair that is looking limp or tired after a long day and before an evening event with Herbivore’s Sea Mist Texturising Salt Spray (£10/€11.50 for 60ml, www.spacenk.com) which promises to add texture or waves. Scented with coconut, vanilla, and lime, this product can also infuse hair with a just-washed smell.

HEADING OUT: Tips to help you get ready in a rush.

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DREAM HOLIDAY: Cruises can also be a great chance to get healthy.

Cruising the healthy way A MEDITTERANEAN, Caribbean, or world cruise may well be high up on many of our wish lists.

All the round-the-clock partying, food and drink can come at a price, however, with many people finding themselves gaining weight once they do get to that once-in-a-lifetime trip.

According to cruise comparison website Aquotic.com, there are some tips and tricks which could help us avoid piling on the pounds while away, though.

Firstly, take advantage of onboard sports and activities you may not normally have access

to. Many cruise ships offer swimming pools, gyms, Pilates, yoga, zumba, weights, basketball, volleyball, or even golf, giving you the perfect opportunity to have fun and keep fit at the same time.

Keep active, too, as you move around the vessel by taking the stairs rather than lifts to move between decks. Walking up five or six decks every time you return to your cabin or visit the pool very quickly adds up, burning around 10 calories per flight. This tip works particularly well for those who prefer to avoid the gym, instead taking

their exercise as they move around.

Similarly, signing up for as many excursions and activities as possible will also keep you active and, as well as helping you make the most of everything on offer. Events such as dance classes actually offer multiple health benefits at the same time as helping you learn or perfect a skill.

Finally, the combination of multiple food options and free meals can make it hard to turn down all the fare on offer.

However, it is still possible to make the most of delicious

U p d a t e o n f o o d , d r i n k , e n t e r t a i n m e n t s , w h a t ’s o n a n d w e e k l y h a p p e n i n g s

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SALT-PICKLED: Expensive to buy, but incredibly easy to make yourself.

Preserved lemons A taste of Morocco WE only have one lemon tree here at Olive Tree Farm, but I do like to make the most of them. Lemon curd was always a favourite until I discovered preserved lemons.

These salt-pickled lemons are very expensive to buy, but incredibly easy to make yourself. You need to sterilise jars and lids first by washing them in hot soapy water, rinsing, and then leaving in an oven. pre-heated to 120 degrees C for around 20 minutes until they are dry.

Leave the jars and lids to cool and then pack them with the lemons, skin side facing the outsides of the jar. They take at least four weeks before they are ready to use.

Over the next few weeks I will share a few recipes, which you can use them in, for when yours are ready.

They are lovely on salads, in Tagines and with fish, so I will work on a variety of ideas to enable you to enjoy cooking with them.

OLIVE TREE FARM was set up about four years ago with the intention of achieving a level of self sufficiency.

We have poultry for meat and eggs, goats for milk, rabbits and small pigs for meat and harvest our 70 olive trees each year for oil. We also grow a variety of fruits and vegetables.

Ingredients 6-8 large unwaxed lemons (if you buy them, blanch in boiling water for about 30 seconds to remove the wax and then rub dry with a dry cloth) Course sea salt Bay leaves Cinnamon sticks Black peppercorns

Method Cut each lemon into six equal pieces, cutting from the top to the bottom of the lemon.

Put them in a bowl and add a heaped tablespoon of course sea salt for each lemon. Rub the salt through the flesh and skin and give them a bit of a squeeze to remove some of the juice.

Then pack them as tightly as you can into your sterilised jar adding the salty liquid left in the bowl as you add them.

Place them skin side out, adding a bay leaf or two, a few black peppercorns, and a cinnamon stick as you go along.

The jars look pretty if you can see the bay leaves etc so try and keep them towards the edges. Top up with extra lemon juice so they are completely covered and seal tightly with a lid.

Leave them out for a couple of days, turning them upside down a few times over the course of the day. Then pop them in the fridge for at least four weeks until they are mature, turning them every couple of days. As long as when you come to use them, you make sure they are still covered with the salty liquid, they will keep for about a year in the fridge.

Interesting fact! In Morocco you will be asked what colour or age you would like; many consider the older fruits to be more subtly flavoured and are often the most expensive.

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I don’t love you

Bilingual baby news FORMER Hollyoaks actress and Strictly Come Dancing Star Gemma Atkinson has revealed she and her Spanish boyfriend will raise their baby to be bilingual.

The pregnant star, 34, who is expecting her first child with Strictly professional dancer Gorka Marquez, wants her baby to learn both English and Spanish.

Speaking to The Sun, Marquez, who is from Bilbao, said: “Of course our baby will learn to speak Spanish, Gemma loves where I’m from too. She has been to visit, we love how hot it is.”

BUMPING ALONG: Gemma He added: “I love being an uncle so I can’t wait to be a dad.” shared photos of her bump and Meanwhile, blonde beauty Gemma took to Instagram to share said she felt lucky to be photos of her bump in a bikini on a recent holiday to Tenerife. She pregnant. told her followers: “Our bodies are incredible! What they are capable of doing astounds me, and in both these pictures I felt / feel like superwoman.”

She added: “I have a life inside of me ticking away ready to join us soon. The little kicks and turns and flutters are just wonderful. I feel so incredibly lucky.”

Here comes the good guy

Showcasing regional produce THE spotlight will be on the produce of the Almanzora Valley, Los Velez and Levante when the regions’ products are showcased at open days at the 2019 Spanish Gastronomy Capital centre of operations in Almeria City.

Unveiling details of the Provincial Gastronomy Days, Mayor Ramon FernandezPacheco and Provincial Council president Javier A Garcia revealed it will be the turn of Almanzora Valley and Los Velez on April 26 and the Levante, along with the Filabres-Alhamilla area, on May 8.

The initiative kicks off tomorrow (Friday) centring on the products of the Alpujarra and Nacimiento regions. The focus moves to the gastronomic delights of the Poniente region on April 24.

The events are aimed at giving residents and visitors the opportunity to discover the province’s gastronomic attractions.

ables, or in an early twist the English villains the Sheriff of Nottingham and his sidekicks in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

For those of you old enough to remember he played the title role as an all-American good guy seemingly transported into Medieval England, but who still comes out on top after slaughtering the baddies. Still, it was good to see him in Spain, where he has a legion of fans who probably don’t want him to change at all.

CREDIT: Almeria Provincial Council website

HOLLYWOOD star Kevin Costner has been in Madrid to reprise his best role; Kevin Costner.

He made the trip to Spain to launch his latest movie The Highway Men in which he leads a team hunting down notorious criminals which ends in bloodshed and the all-American good guy coming out on top.

This time the targets are Bonnie and Clyde rather than the mafia gangsters of The Untouch-

SPOTLIGHT: Visitors to the event will have a chance to try produce from the Almanzora Valley and Los Velez.

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OH DEAR: Another court case for Shakira.

O H dear! Spai n’s f avouri t e Colombian warbler Shakira just can’t seem to keep out of court.

Al ready f aci ng a heari ng t o give testimony in a tax case where she is accused of avoiding millions of euros worth of payments, the singer got an early taste of court room act i on l ast week i n Madrid.

Together with fellow musician Carlos Vives she is accused of plagiarising part of their Grammyaward-winning hit La Bicicleta.

Music publisher MDRB decided to sue on behalf of Livan Rafael Castellanos, a Cuban singer known as Livan, who claims that the catchy tune copies parts of the melody and lyrics from his own song called Yo te quiero tanto (I love you so much). Well, Livan might not love Shakira quite so much now, especially as both she and Carlos deny the allegations and don’t want to pay a cent.

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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

NOT so long-ago Britain’s biggest supermarkets were referred via a so-called ‘supercomplaint’ to the competition watchdog for creating the illusion of ‘savings’ through ‘dodgy multi-buys, shrinking products and baffling sales offers.’

Estimating that the average UK household could be losing over £40 annually, the super-complaint pinpointed confusing and misleading special offers; a lack of easily comparable prices due to unit-pricing methods; shrinking pack sizes without any corresponding price cut; misleading use of price matching with rival supermarkets; the use of a higher price for a short period before the product went on promotion for much longer (so-called high/low pricing).

Supermarkets are a lot of things but they’re a business at the end of the day.

Nearly all products show their price per kg/100 grams/litre so it’s up to us to check if we’re getting value for money. They’re not forcing us to buy their stuff.

More recently, chocoholics and biscuitlovers were outraged by news (because of the fall in the value of the Brexit pound) of so-called ‘shrinkflation’ (food manufacturers reducing the weight of their products - To-

Brexit and the return of rip-off Britain?

CUSTOMERS’ CONCERN: Getting value for money?

blerone, Jaffa Cakes, Yorkies etc - without shrinking the price). Manufacturers know that keeping their products affordable’s crucial. However, surveys show that while the ‘shrink’ is overwhelming, the ‘flation’ bit (raising prices by stealth) is happening... but not quite so much as you’d think.

Supermarkets do persuade me to buy something dearer sometimes and I do fall for their tactics occasionally. And no, I don’t want to be misled either. But sadly, it’s a fact of life in today’s marketing. But nothing about any of this is really new or outrageous.

Unlike reports a few years back that NHS rules were ‘contrived’ to allow hospital bosses to retire for 24 hours and draw a pension

before continuing working as before. They used the loophole to take hundreds of thousands of pounds tax-free while continuing being paid inflationary salaries.

Now that last bit of news really is an example of Rip-Off Britain... Though many grumble that the Brexit ‘negotiations’ are too. What’s your view? Answers, as usual, on a postcard please...

Nora Johnson’s 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 and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Can they make town hall act?

I live on a small urbanisation. The plot of land next to me was bought two years ago by a local pool constructor. We were told he was going to build a house. But he has only used the plot to store his skips and palettes, even JCBs and lorries. His workers use it from around 7.30am until evening, picking up and depositing equipment. The town hall told us a year ago that his actions were illegal as the land was only for a residential property. The municipal architect assured us that they would order its clearance within 10 days. However, nothing has been done. I am writing this on behalf of my neighbours also. Can you shed some light on this?

R J (Costa Blanca) You have acted correctly in re- David Searl porting an infraction of You and the Law the zoning regulations, in Spain with no results. I suggest that you and your neighbours prepare a letter to the town hall describing the situation and have this letter registered as officially presented. At the same time, as a group, request, in writing, an interview with the Concejal de Urbanismo, the town councillor for planning.

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

A soggy gem in Andalucia

By Dilip Kuner HIDDEN away in the parched landscape of Andalucia you can find an oasis of verdant green - the natural park of Grazalema.

Somewhat surprisingly the pretty white village of Grazalema is renowned for being the rainiest spot in Spain, a title that you might expect to be taken by a town in the cooler regions of Asturias or Galicia.

The magnificent rocky out-

crop of Peñon Grande that towers over both the village and the whole park is the reason for all the rain - it is the first high peak that warm wet winds from the Atlantic encounter when they hit Spain.

The copious rain has made this a unique place in Andalucia. An ecology has developed over thousands of years that combines Mediterranean and more northerly species, with microclimates providing a haven for all

manner of wildlife.

Grazalema village is an idyllic spot from which to explore the glories of the park. Its steep cobbled streets and selection of small bars and restaurants are well worth a visit on their own, as are the magnificent views.

The restaurants are extremely proud of the fish that comes from Europe’s most southerly trout river, which wends its way through this area of outstanding natural beauty.

PRETTY: Grazalema is one of Andalucia’s famous white villages.

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By David Worboys LET me introduce you to a country with an enviable quality of life.

There is general respect for figures of authority, such as teachers, policemen, clergymen and referees, as well as for parents. Most children leaving school are literate and numerate. Radio interviewers show respect for cabinet ministers who, with a few exceptions, conduct themselves as befits their office.

The health service, available for all, is the envy of the world. Hospital discipline and procedures are controlled and supervised by authoritative matrons. When we are ill, most doctors visiting our homes have a sympathetic ‘bedside manner.’

Natural, unprocessed food can be obtained from the local grocer, greengrocer, fishmonger or butcher while healthy chickens produce tasty eggs and meat. Bottles of fresh cream-topped milk are delivered daily to the door by the milkman while the baker delivers fresh loaves of bread. Food items are wrapped in paper and carried in paper bags.

The absence of plastic wrapping and plastic bags means there is no permanent pollution to our seas and

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Part 1

DAYS GONE BY: Life in the 50’s in England. rivers. Beer and milk are sold in glass bottles. Litter takes the form of cigarette ends, but there are no cans or rubbish from restaurants on the streets.

Successful clean air campaigns are forcing factories to regulate the

smoke belching into the environment.

Pub food may be generally poor and some food bars are emerging as outlets for tasteless hamburgers, but the food in the better restaurants can be quite good, despite the preten-

tious menus in French. Hearty, tasty courses are served and there is no nouvelle cuisine. The more expensive wines of France and the whites of Germany are superb, although the cheap ones can be bland or vinegary.

The consumption and dealing of

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drugs is seldom practised, although there is a widespread addiction to tobacco. Nicotine, however, does not provoke anti-social or violent behaviour and cigarettes are acquired legally.

It is safe to put an unaccompanied child of 11 on a train from the capital to the coast to be met by a relative at the station. Apart from in certain urban areas, we can walk the streets, attend functions or go to a pub or club in safety. Travel by road, rail or air is free of hassle and congestion.

The literature of Hemingway, Orwell and Camus occupy the minds of teenagers and they meet their friends to play games and have fun. Depending on the season and on their interests this may involve chess, table tennis, conkers, climbing trees, stamp collecting, jigsaw puzzles, trainspotting, cycling or visiting cinemas, museums or social clubs.

Communication is face-to-face.

The branch bank manager is there to take a personal interest in each customer’s needs and to make appropriate decisions, while the friendly bobby on his bicycle patrols the small towns and villages.

Sadly there are no flights to this destination. This is, of course, England in the 1950’s.

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Illegal extensions denounced A MAN in Salamanca has denounced 300 illegal extensions in his neighbourhood after being fined €18,200 for glazing his patio without a licence.

According to Spanish media, the pensioner named Tristan glazed in his patio to extend his property by 18 square metres. He was denounced and fined €18,200 by the town hall for not having a licence.

After the fine was sent out, the man was reportedly so upset he decided to walk through the streets randomly denouncing all enclosed terraces, porches and extensions he could see. Tristan reportedly ended up denouncing 300 properties with over 800 owners affected.

The town hall is required by law to take action and fine after a denuncia has been made and as a result of Tristan’s large-scale denouncing process, a never-ending queue of denounced owners has caused the planning department of the town hall to collapse and it has become a

AVOIDING FINES: Martinez de la Casa can help apply for retrospective permissions. political issue in the city.

However, the Spanish planning system allows owners to retrospectively obtain a certificate to avoid being fined. Whenever the property has been extended, altered or had a pool built without a proper building

licence, by obtaining a Retrospective Licence or Antiquity Certificate building works already complete become unobjectionable and they can no longer be fined. The licence is also needed at the Notary to update Title Deeds (Escritura), with any al-

terations noted on the property. Vendors can then use this to avoid putting off potential buyers, due to the existence of undeclared or unlicensed building work.

The requirements to obtain a Retrospective Licence for any alter-

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New phone anyone?

Mike Senker In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man ONE of my neighbours wanted a new phone and sim card, as all they have now is a UK one. So I volunteered to take them to sort it out. Well, what a nightmare!

I watch UK TV and often see this stuff sold in big supermarkets for £10. You can get a great deal covering messages, calls and data, so I imagined it would be the same here. After all this time of living here I should really know better.

We went to every phone store in the shopping centre, and all the major ones tried to explain you can have this or that for one price, but if you have this, that and the other you have to pay a different price. And if you want just this and the other or that and the other, it can’t be done.

Then there are the phones themselves.

One store told us that you can get a phone for €19. This was a great price, but of course, it’s not a smartphone so you couldn’t use any of the apps which give you free international calls or messages like WhatsApp.

Why does everything have to be so complicated? We found one shop, which is not part of a major phone company, and they had a selection of tariffs with companies I’ve never heard of, but there were too many options. We saw one which was quite interesting, but the saleswoman couldn’t explain the deal on that one. Why not?

Because, she only represented the other two companies and therefore, we needed to speak to someone else. I had, by now, lost the will to live and decided we would give up, which we did.

But, as we were leaving, we bumped into another neighbour who asked what we were doing. We duly explained the predicament and they said ‘Why don’t you use the community package supplied by the company which deals with all the WiFi and telecommunications?’ Sorry, what? ‘Yeah, for €20 a month you can get a house phone with free calls and a mobile package which will amply cover all your needs.’

Oh well, I got a nice morning out with good company and some lunch. Oh, and by the way everyone, if you have lived here for over a year, get rid of your UK phone number and let everyone who cares, know that you have a new Spanish contact number.

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Pause to face temptation THE temptations of Jesus, which we Christians particularly contemplate during Lent, in many ways encapsulate our own common experience of temptations; of doubt, of greed, of pride and of power.

Each of the temptations recorded by Matthew and Luke included, as I mentioned two weeks ago, place emphasis on the word ‘if,’ with Satan trying to sow the seeds of doubt; a problem I’m sure most of us have at some time experienced.

Then Satan targets Christ’s hunger after spending 40 days without food, suggesting he use his supernatural ability to satisfy his appetite by turning stones into bread; an utterly selfish misuse of his power.

O yes, wholly possible as Jesus later demonstrated, using such limited food as was available to feed crowds of several thousands, but that was to satisfy the needs of others, not himself. And how often we too are tempted to selfishly satisfy our appetites.

Then thirdly, according to Luke, Jesus was tempted to seize power by worshiping Satan. A ‘quick and easy fix’ which would have proved totally catastrophic, yet how often are we simi-

larly tempted into dishonest actions in order to satisfy our ambitions? Temptations which have led to so much corruption and misery in the workplace as well as in politics.

And lastly, Luke, the historian tells us Jesus was tempted to use spectacular means to win followers; to jump from the tallest building around, and land safely and uninjured on the crowded street below.

Quite a stunt, which would doubtless have convinced many! And that temptation was frequently repeated during his teaching career, with regular demands that he prove his claims by performing dramatic signs, culminating in the challenge to come down from the cross ‘if indeed you are the messiah!’

And yes again, how often we face temptation to take credit for God’s work, seeking adulation and praise ourselves! How many pseudo evangelists and faith healers have huge followings and take indecent personal salaries instead of giving any praise due, to God. And even on a more personal note, I need to recognise all my abilities are given by God, and it is He, not myself who should be praised whenever I use them to good effect.

Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Calida (further detail available at www.mojacarchurch.org) and may be contacted at d.burr@albox-online.net

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A pat on the back

THE Marble School in Fines has set out five training timetables for 90 unemployed over the next three years. The aim is to help jobseekers find work in the natural stone sector.

The regional government’s delegate in Almeria for areas including Employment, Training, Economy and Business, Emilio Ortiz Lopez, was in Fines last week to visit the centre, which is affiliated to the Andalucian Employment Service.

The delegate said the timetables were in line with the programming designed on the basis of a study looking at natural stone companies’ qualification needs and the most in-demand jobs in the sector.

Among the modules included in the timetables are machine use, stone extraction, craftsmanship and restoration.

There will also be classes on prevention of workplace accidents and job search techniques.

THE Provincial Council president has praised Chirivel’s San Isidro Brotherhood for keeping the town’s traditions alive.

Javier A Garcia visited the brotherhood last week, which is currently preparing for the fiesta in honour of the patron saint on April 27.

“Well done for recovering the traditions passed down from generation to generation, preserving the province’s history and developing the Almerian sentiment, which helps keep the population in our towns,” Garcia told the brothers.

BUMPER CROP: Guardia officers seized 192 marihuana plants.

Illegal enterprise THE discovery of an illegal marihuana plantation in a Taberno farmhouse resulted in three arrests.

Guardia Civil launched investigations into a possible marihuanagrowing enterprise in the Taberno area in February, leading them to the cortijo in the Los Pardos area.

The farmhouse’s location and the fact the property’s doors and windows were sealed with plastic and cardboard, married with the noise

of what sounded like extractor fans, indicated it was being used to cultivate the drug.

After identifying the farmhouse owner and establishing it was rented out, discreet observations of the property revealed a third person who looked to be responsible for maintaining the plantation and keeping an eye on the crop. He was seen coming and going with different tools, his behaviour suggesting

he was wary of being observed.

When officers went into the property they found 192 marihuana plants, a large quantity of marihuana buds, ventilation pipes, extractors, a fan and an odour filter. They also found two machines with a rotating system in which cuttings from the plants were placed to make them turn around a heat lamp in order to speed up growth and development.

Funding for basics THE Almeria Provincial Council has allocated €100,000 to resolving problems with basic services in four municipalities.

The administration has given Somontin €35,000 for a water storage tank to guarantee domestic water supply. The funding for Alicun and Padules is for repairing water networks.

Taberno gets €25,000 towards repairing problems detected in its water s u p p l y n e t w o r k a n d t o re p a i r t h e health centre roof.

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Lunch club launched AGE SUPPORT ALMANZORA has held its first lunch club, and hopes it will be the first of many.

Vanya Ager, leader of the Age Support Welfare team, was delighted with the Albox venue, commenting: “The meal was lovely, the staff first-rate and the hospitality firstclass.”

Age Support will hold future lunch clubs on the last Thursday of each month. Anyone interested, or who knows of someone who might enjoy a few hours in good company, can find out more at the support welfare office in the charity’s shop in Albox, located opposite the Peugeot garage near Mercadona.

The welfare staff are there Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10am to 1pm. Alternatively contact the team via Facebook or call 634 316 573. Volunteers are also needed to join Age Support Almanzora’s growing welfare team, and the charity encourages people to think about helping out for just a few hours each week.

GOOD COMPANY: Age Support Almanzora hopes the lunch club will become a regular event.

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Tourism push THE Almanzora Valley Municipalities Association has asked for the Andalucia’s government’s support for expanding the regional tourism sector.

The association set out the priorities for attracting more visitors to the Almanzora Valley at a meeting last week with the Junta de Andalucia’s Tourism delegate, Jose Luis Delgado Valdivia.

Members told the delegate it needs Junta funding for sustainable tourism programmes and

to develop the association’s SICTID tourism quality distinction for tourist sector businesses.

They also called on the Junta to establish a network of walking and cycling tracks to connect the Almanzora Green Way to all the towns and villages not on the route following the old railway line.

The association stressed the green way is the region’s most important rural tourism attraction, and it wants to see

all the region’s towns and villages benefitting from the business opportunities it represents.

The association described the meeting with the delegate as ‘satisfactory.’ It said Delgado Valdivia had ‘shown an interest in the region’s problems,’ and had pledged to work towards ‘strengthening the tourism attractions and bringing more tourists to our valley, and as a result, an additional source of income.’

Junior champs CANTORIA can boast junior football champions.

The municipal team in the 11 and 12-year-olds category won the first Football Schools Provincial Cup, which opens the door to representing Almeria in the Andalucia Cup in Cartama in Malaga on May 4.

The team’s victory came on home ground. Cantoria played host to the provincial cup, the event being held at the recently upgraded municipal sports complex.

Changes included updating the changing rooms, remodelling the stands and installing an electronic scoreboard, and giving the indoor pavillion a complete makeover.

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CONSULAR MATTERS THE Vienna Convention of 1963 is the international agreement that regulates consular relations between the country of origin and the country of destination. This International Agreement, signed by the vast majority of the countries of the world, establishes that among the diplomatic tasks that the Consulates can, and should, develop is to promote trade relations between the state they represent, in my case Denmark, and the Receiving state, in this case Spain.

In my case, there are three reasons for promoting this type of relationship. The first is my status as Consul of Denmark in Andalucia and Extremadura, the second as a practising lawyer with almost 30 years of experience specialising in international affairs and the third as a delegate of the Danish Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Association, so the promotion of commercial relations between Danish and Spanish entrepreneurs or between their respective companies is not only a duty but also a vocation.

The commercial relations be-

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WORKING BREAKFAST: An informative talk on an employer’s legal requirements. tween different countries is one of the best ways of maintaining a solid and lasting peace between their respective people, indeed the imbalance of such relations has provoked wars and conflicts throughout history; and they still continue to do so.

Commercial relationships effectively guarantee that people who trade together have relations based on mutual interest and respect.

Denmark has had a consular presence in Malaga for some time. In 1641, in one of the oldest commer-

cial treaties that exist, the opening of a Consulate of Denmark in Malaga was contemplated. The terms of this agreement highlight the historic Spanish-Danish consular relationship where stated that the subjects of the two respective Kingdoms would

ignore the language of the respective countries where they trade, they will be free to choose lawyers or people with sufficient knowledge in order to facilitate the trade between Denmark and Spain.

Following on from that tradition we organised the first working breakfast at the Don Carlos Resort Hotel in Marbella, where representatives from Danish and Spanish business were able to meet and discuss existing and future agree-ments.

Within the framework of the working breakfast, we offered an informative talk about the legal requirements regarding the obligation that from May 2019 all employers in Spain will have to control the working hours of all their workers.

Failure to comply with the obligation will result in heavy fines in case of inspection by the competent authority, in this case, by the ‘Labour and Social Security Inspectorate.’

The obligation of the employer to keep the supporting documents of said control is increased up to four years.

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Rich Pick

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IN the small print during the Geneva Motor Show last month Maserati announced a characteristically Maserati - though new - sports car will roll off the production lines in the first half of 2020 in the form of the first of a pre-series production vehicle.

First, the current production lines will be renewed and upgraded with work beginning in the autumn of this year. Always good to think we have something nice to look forward to. That is not to suggest there is not a lot going on right now.

Maserati launched a new model this year - an SUV - presenting the Levante Trofeo launch edition limited to 100 examples, and available not only in the Blu Emozione Matte colour, but also in the marque’s unique paints Giallo Modenese and Rosso Magma.

Powered by one of the most powerful petrol engines ever fitted to a Maserati road car, with a Twin Turbo V8 assembled by Ferrari Maranello pushing the Levante Trofeo from 0-100km/h in just 4.1 seconds and to a maximum speed close to 300km/h.

A Maserati is not a headbanger’s car; each car and model line is a work of art appreciated by its

MASERATI LEVANTE: The One of One at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.

owners for style with sophistication, speed with elegance, performance with poise. Maserati’s creative artisanal partnerships include Bulgari; an association which led to the creation of two exclusive wristwatches, the Octo Maserati GranLusso and the Octo Maserati GranSport; both feature spectacular dials which complications - retrograde minutes and jumping hours - wittily recall and resemble the rpm counter of the Maserati with the leap of the rev-counter echoing gear changes.

Longstanding creative partners of Maserati include Ermenegildo Zegna founded in 1910 and synonymous with fabrics, clothing and accessories and brings them to Maserati to cloth their vehicles.

Giorgetti began their cabinet-making tradition in

1898, and whose master craftsmen bring ‘bespoke Italian’ to life. While De Castelli epitomises craftbased manufacture in its aesthetic appreciation of metals, with its ‘Delabre’ artisanal finishes consisting of the manual oxidisation of materials be they steel, copper or brass imbuing them with unique chromatic effects.

As the show got underway it became evident personalisation is the drum the high-end manufacturers are beating with increasing vigour, and Maserati are clear that they too have a big and loud drum; presenting the Maserati Levante ONE OF ONE. The Maserati Centro Stile worked with Allegra Antinori, vice president of wine firm Marchesi Antinori in what was described as a ‘shared

creative process,’ and not merely a selection of accessories. A process which assisted Allegra Antinori to express herself freely and implemented in a manner more akin to the process one would find in the workshops of traditional craftsmen, rather than within a high technology industrial setting.

The Levante ONE OF ONE is intended to be a hard example of Maserati’s new customisation process. Externally the car is a distinctive tri-coat green, inspired by the shades of the Tuscan hills.

The details; door handles, side air vents and grille inserts are finished in dark chrome toning with the body colour to give the ONE OF ONE a unified and sophisticated look.

The interior has many unique combinations. A lower dashboard, door panel and central tunnel unit, while the seat colour references warm hues of Tuscan vineyards. The unique ‘Pieno Fiore’ leather was used for the seats, coloured with aniline and oils; no surface finishes though embellished with classical button tuft effects and embroidery. The technique provides exceptional depth of colour and a soothing tactile feel.

The central tunnel is finished using carbon fibre with copper wire and high gloss finish. The floor mats bring a final and exclusive touch to a tailormade car and are woven of 100 per cent mohair.

Proving attention has been paid to every last detail.

Nick Horne, London, England

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THE last car to feature a cassette player as standard was the Lexus SC430, which arrived in showrooms in 2010.

Renault XM3 Inspire FRENCH car maker Renault has unveiled its new XM3 Inspire SUV which the company said was a distinctive coupe embodying a new era in the company’s motoring design.

The company presented the new SUV at the Seoul Motor Show in South Korea. It will be a real novelty for buyers when it hits showrooms due to its unique design, Renault said.

The company said in a statement: ‘The XM3 Inspire achieves the perfect blend of an SUV and dynamic saloon, with no compromise on roominess and loading volume.

‘The upper part is fluid and dynamic like a saloon while the lower part is robust like an SUV.’ The car features a high waist

line and a cut-off roof line enhanced by chrome strips and a glass roof. The lower part is robust like an SUV, with significant ground clearance, l a rg e b l a c k w h e e l arches and more than 48-centimetre alloys.

A twin aluminium tailpipe reinforces the sporty look of the new show car.

Laurens Van den Acker, Sen i o r Vi c e P r e s i d e n t o f C o r p o rate Design at Renault, said the car had the clear objective of meeting the expectations of customers.

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FUTURISTIC: The XM3 Inspire blends SUV and saloon features.

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by Nick Fletcher ALFA ROMEO has a long and distinguished reputation for creating head-turning sports cars and the company says its latest range of Giulia models is ‘born to inspire emotion,’ a claim that is impossible to dispute.

The Giulia is a sleek muscular beautifully designed executive model blending classy elegance with potent promise and it has distinct appeal to buyers seeking an engaging driving experience and a stand-out image.

This long wheel base fourdoor saloon is superbly designed and has an unmistakable front-end dominated by the famous Alfa heart-shaped grille. Yet despite its performance-focused styling, the Giulia scores also well for its day-to-day practicality. There is good head and leg room front and rear and a large 480litre boot.

There are petrol and diesel engine options and seven trim levels and Giulia prices start at €38,810 (£33,190) for the entry-level Super version, the

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Super ‘Born to inspire emotion.’

one featured here. This model has a 197 hp 2.0 litre turbopetrol engine mated to a slick eight-speed automatic gearbox and it is a formidable combination. Top speed is 235 kph (146 mph), and the 0-100 kph time just 6.6 seconds. Average fuel economy is 14.7 kpl (41.5 mpg) and emissions 157 g/km.

The cabin is a showcase of

STATS PANEL Model: Alfa Romeo Giulia Super Engine: 2.0 litre petrol Transmission: 8-speed automatic Performance: 0-100 kph 6.6 seconds, top speed 235 kph (146 mph) Economy: 14.7 kpl (41.5 mpg) Emissions: 157 g/km

Model tested is UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

fine Italian design, visually more impressive than in rival models such as the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class, underlining the character and cachet of this legendary Italian sporting marque.

Out and about, the rearwheel-drive Giulia is a delight, offering immediate power delivery and fluent gear changes from the auto

transmission. For those who wish to be more engaged with the driving, there are also manual paddle-shifters and also three driving modes which can vary steering and throttle responses.

Handling always feels assured and while the suspension is understandably firm to help provide grip and composure, it is still compliant enough for good allround ride comfort.

Standard equipment on this entry model is very good and includes cruise control, dual-zone climate control, touch screen infotainment system, Bluetooth, sat-nav and connectivity features. Safety kit includes emergency auto braking, pedestrian detection and lane departure warning.

The Alfa Giulia has a distinctive niche position in its class, with stand-out styling and Alfa sporting heritage giving it compelling appeal.

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AMG UPGRADE: Mercedes has unveiled its new AMG GT.

Mercedes-AMG facelift PRODUCTION is now underway on the new MercedesAMG GT in Sindelfingen, Germany.

The high-end sports car brings two-door Coupe and Roadster variants to the Mercedes-AMG GT family, and will boast an updated new look.

The model, described as a ‘facelift’ on previous AMG models, will offer an updated exterior, as well as more agile performance and handling courtesy of the integrated AMG Dynamics handling control. The models will also feature the new AMG Perfor-

mance steering wheel, with centre console, innovative display buttons and a fully digital instrument display.

The Mercedes-AMG GT will be hand finished at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant. Buyers can choose between a fabric, carbon fibre, or glass roof, while fully-customisable packages will be available to offer a tailormade experience.

The AMG GT R PRO limited edition has been modified further still to provide even better racetrack performance.

These modifications include a new suspension and the opti-

mised power to weight ratio, as well as lightweight bucket seats and lightweight wheels.

The aerodynamics have also undergone further fine tuning.

Members of Mercedes’ senior team were on hand to celebrate the completion of the first car. Ergun Lumali, chairman of the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen Works Council, said: “Our production of the Mercedes-AMG GT demonstrates once again that we have a highly qualified workforce at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant which is dedicated to producing the highest standards of quality.”

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SWEDISH car maker Volvo has announced it will replace the paint shop at its Torslanda plant with a new one designed to cut emissions by at least a third.

Volvo said the change came as part of plans to have zero emissions in its production arm by 2025.

The company installed solar panels at its Ghent plant in 2018 while its Skovde engine factory became the first carbon-neutral facility in its global manufacturing network.

Javier Varela, Volvo’s Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Logistics, said: “We are committed to our vision for a more environmentally sustainable business.

“This investment also strengthens our plans for the Torslanda plant to remain globally competitive.”

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BRITAIN’S Liverpool and Spain’s Barcelona remained at the top of the Premier League and La Liga respectively this week after a narrow win for the former side.

Liverpool faced third p l a c e t e a m To t t e n h a m a t Anfield on Sunday, winning 2-1 against the London side after its Toby Alderweireld scored an own goal in the 90th minute.

Barcelona took on RCD E s p a n y o l i n a c i t y d e r b y, winning by 2-0. The latter team is currently 14th in the table.

L i v e r p o o l b o s s J u rg e n Klopp said after the Anfield game that the crowd had helped push them along to their victory.

Klopp said: “It is only positive. I said to the lads there are 500 ways to win a

football game and today w a s s l i g h t l y u g l y. W h o cares in the end? Who cares?”

Elsewhere in the Premier League, sixth in the table Chelsea beat rivals Cardiff C i t y, c u r r e n t l y 1 8 t h a n d facing relegation, by 2-1.

Manchester City won 2-0 against Fulham and Southampton 1-0 against Brighton. Burnley won 2-0 a g a i n s t Wo l v e h a m p t o n , Crystal Palace 2-0 against Huddersfield Town, Leicester City 2-0 against Bournemouth, Manchester United 2-1 against Watford and Everton 2-0 against West Ham. In Spain’s La Liga, Real Madrid bagged a close-run win against Huesca winning 3-2 after Karim Benzema scored a goal in the 89th

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Narrow victories

RIDING ON: Cyclists from across the world raced in Cataluña last week.

Race finishes

CLOSE: Liverpool bested Tottenham at Anfield. minute.

Real Madrid remains in third place behind the capit a l ’s Atletico and Barcelona, in second and

first place respectively.

They are followed by Getafe CF and Alaves, according to rankings as they stood earlier this week.

THE Volta a Cataluña cycling race finished on Sunday with Colombian Miguel Angel Lopez lifting the trophy following several gruelling days of riding.

Lopez took the lead last Thursday during the fourth stage when he won following an uphill finish in La Molina.

He was able to fend off rivals and eventually rode to victory in Barcelona which saw the final stage of the race.

Lopez, 25, beat British rival Adam Yates by 14 seconds. The British rider for the Mitchelton-Scott team pursued the Colombian right to the end of the race, but his efforts proved unable to gain him a victory.

Egan Bernal, the Sky team’s rider who recently won the ParisNice race, came third and finished 17 seconds after Lopez.

Romain Bardet, who came second and third in the 2016 and 2017 editions of the Tour de France respectively, crashed during the Cataluña race. He and Romain Barguil were both forced to abandon the race. Their injuries are not thought to have been serious, with Barguil reportedly left with cuts and bruises following the accident.

The Volta a Cataluña is Spain’s oldest cycling race. This year was its 99th edition.

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Rower opens up about depression SPANISH Olympic rower Anna Boada has announced she is taking a break from the sport after relapsing into depression in September.

Boada announced her hiatus during the Spanish Rowing Federation’s Gala which saw her awarded in recognition of her contribution to the sport.

She read a speech from the stage in which she spoke of her depression. She said she no longer had the “strength” to continue battling the condition while training and rowing competitively.

“The most complicated part of depression is not to fall, the most difficult thing is not knowing when you are going to touch the ground again so you can start to get up,” Boada said.

“Loneliness invades you because of the shame of being judged. You worry that those who know about your illness will not want to approach you in case you get infected,” the

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VICTORS: The Spanish team beat their Dutch opponents 54-0.

European champions BOWING OUT: Boada spoke out during a Spanish rowing gala. rower added.

Alejandro Blanco, president of the Spanish Olympic Committee, said: “Anna Boada gave many years of her life to rowing. She has all my support and that of the committee.”

Boada said she wanted to open up about her illness publicly to raise awareness of the

pressures athletes across all sports face.

“I sincerely believe that I am not and will not be the only elite athlete who needs help. I would like it if there was some way of supporting us during crises and also means of preventing these conditions before it is too late,” Boada said.

SPAIN’S women’s rugby team have been crowed the champions of Europe after beating the Netherlands 54-0 in Madrid on Saturday at a match which broke attendance records.

Around 8,900 fans watched Spain’s Lionesses beat the Dutch side at Madrid’s Complutense University. Spain’s La Liga said on Twitter the roar of the team resonated across the continent following the victory. Spain’s Patricia Garcia led the charge and bagged the team its first try which she then converted to bag seven points.

Tries from Anna Puig and Paula Medin followed, bringing Spain’s score to 19 while the Dutch side continued without scoring points.

Once the Netherlands were put on the back foot there was no return for the visiting team.

Spain continued to widen its lead and maintained dominance throughout the second half.

Medin scored another try in the 47th minute, which Garcia converted in the 47th minute to bring the score to 26-0.

Garcia converted each of the five tries that followed, bringing the score to 54-0 by the time the final whistle blew.

Fans who stormed the pitch in the traditional invasion following the game reportedly told players they wanted to be like them and play rugby when they grew up.

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WINNER: Hamilton drove his Mercedes to victory in Bahrain.

Hamilton triumphs BRITISH Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamlton clinched victory in Bahrain on Sunday at the country’s Grand Prix race.

Hamilton drove his Mercedes to finish with 25 points and a time of 1:34:21.25. He came

ahead of Finnish Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas, Monaco’s Charles Leclerc, Belgian-Dutch Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and German Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel.

Hamilton said he gave his all in what had been a “dramatic day.”

“To my team, you were incredible as always, we’ll take this 1-2 and move forwards to Chian,” Hamilton said.

Leclerc had started in pole position and remained ahead until his car began losing power due to a cylinder failure, costing

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MARTIAL ARTS fighter Laura Palacio beat reigning world champion Eleni Chatziliadou in the 68 kilograms and above tatami contest in Madrid at the weekend while her mother continues to undergo treatment for cancer.

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him his lead in the last 11 laps.

He dropped to finish in third while Hamilton pressed on to overtake and ultimately win.

Spain’s Carlos Sainz had Verstappen in his sights on the fourth turn, but a collision ruptured his front-right tyre sending him crawling back to the pits.

He did not finish, the second time in a row he has been forced to abandon a race this season.

The Mercedes team made Formula 1 history after both its drivers finished first and second in the race.

Aguilon Golf Members report THERE were congratulations last week to Dick Hull, who achieved his first ever hole in one. Playing in the weekly roll up he dispatched his nine iron tee shot on the 12th, watched it land and gently nestle in the bottom of the cup much to his delight.

The end of March saw the conclusion of the club’s Winter Eclectic, in which the players’ best points total on each hole over the last six months is aggregated. The winners are as follows: 1st Dave Simpson 62 points on a card play off 2nd Ian Jenner 62 points 3rd Paul Mailly 60 points Wednesday March 20 - Individual Stableford The ladies took most of the honours on a coldish grey day, taking the first two places.

1st Wendy Greaves 37 points 2nd Sue Parmenter-Phillips 36 points on a card play off 3rd George Holland 36 points on a card play off

Stableford winner Wendy Greaves.

Two’s: Ian Jenner x2 3rd and 17th, Louis Long, Dave Sharp 8th, Roy Lewis, Sandra Siggers 12th, Mike Hooker 14th, Denise Adler, Peter Death 17th.

Wednesday March 27 - Campbell Lamont Qualifier The club’s last in the series was played in difficult blustery conditions, with the winner carding a gross one under par when the rest of the large field could not manage to obtain nett pars.

1st Dave Sharp 39 points 2nd Jim Laing 35 points on a card play off 3rd Matt Mattacola 35 points Two’s: Dave Sharp x3 8th, 12th and 17th, Jim Laing x2 14th and 17th, Norman Ridgway 8th, Bill Gibb 17th.

For further information see the club’s website: aguilonmembersclub.com.