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DRAMA AT HIGH SEAS MOTRIL Port Authorities intercepted an inflatable vessel on Tuesday morning, 20 miles from the port of Motril containing over 70 immigrants. Among the occupants was a heavily pregnant woman who started to give birth once the authorities arrived. The Guardia Civil Servicio Maritimo was alerted to the vessel at around 8am, and within an hour, a police interception was underway a s t h e b oa t approached the Motril coastline. The Guardia Civil aimed to hold the vessel until the Maritime rescue boat took over, however one of the occupants began giving birth to a flurr y of commotion. The police took the decision to remove the woman and transport her back to shore to an awaiting ambulance, ready to take her to the Santa Ana hospital. Meanwhile the maritime rescue unit had apprehended the rest of the occupants and they were brought back to shore to be transferred to the Malaga immigrant centre.
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DAVID SERRANO, the owner of the well that claimed the life of twoyear-old Julen, has seen his voluntary bankruptcy claim rejected by the Malaga courthouse. The Court of First Instance number 14 of Malaga has refused to file the claim as the case does not meet one of the stipulations required by the insolvency law. According to judicial courses, the precautionary measure of declaring voluntary bankruptcy to assist with the payment of the massive fines imposed on him, is not cause to accept the request. Serrano’s defence team has argued that the court has been in the capacity to investigate their
REJECTED: David Serrano’s plea for voluntary bankruptcy has been rejected.
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SUPPORT: Velez government gives support for victims caught up in the Catalan riots.
client’s financial position, and if they had done so they would have realised that he is not financially able to meet the ‘avalanche of claims’ being made against him. The lawyer explained that his client could not ‘either now or in the future meet a debt that could amount to €1,500,000, including civil liability and administrative sanction.’ Even with seizure of goods and property, the total compensation claims of nearly €1 million would not be able to be met without insolvency, with David being currently unemployed and not receiving any government assistance. The trial of David Serrano will begin on January 21, a week after the one-year anniversary of the death of Julen in Totalan in 2018.
RIOT SUPPORTED IN the latest plenary session held on Friday, Velez-Malaga councillors showed their support for those affected in the Catalan riots. In a statement read out at the start of the meeting, Velez-Malaga Council wanted to declare its firm condemnation of the violent acts carried out by radical extremists in Barcelona, whilst also praising the work done by the public services during the protests. The council also showed its support
for any citizens that were affected in the riots. During the meeting, the members also unanimously agreed on improvements to the Los Olivos School and an agreement to the decree law of urgent measures for the adequacy of irregular housing.
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Four months for PP attack THE man who verbally abused and attacked councillor Alberto Garzón last August has been sentenced to four months in prison. Garzon was on holiday with his pregnant wife in Rincon de la Victoria when he was accosted by the unnamed man who pushed him and shouted abuse at him for his political stances. Originally, the prosecution requested a sentence of nine months behind bars, however the prosecution reached an agreement with the defence team to reduce the sentence to four months, as well as the obligation to appear at a rehabilitation centre and a restraining order to prevent him from approaching Garzon for one year. Upon leaving the hearing, Garzon said that he was “satisfied” with the decision and that the result had been a result of a “fair resolution to the case.” The incident occurred on August 22 last year, when the pair met in a hallway at their shared apartment block.
THE Provisional Court of Malaga has rejected the appeal made by Sergio Ruiz’s lawyers for release whilst the investigation continues. On October 21, the judge rejected the lawyer’s plea,
ATTACK: The attacker of PP deputy Alberto Garzón received four months in prison. The defendant, knowing Garzon’s political leaning, started to shout abuse at the politician. The attacker used phrases such as “I took these and killed them,” “put all the immigrants in your home,”
Halloween assault POLICE in Nerja are on the hunt for a young man who allegedly tried to sexually attack an 11-year-old girl during the Halloween festivities on Thursday. According to the police report, the man was wearing a cap with his face covered by a scarf and was on a bicycle at the time. The incident occurred on Thursday night during the Halloween celebrations in the Capistrano urbanisation area when the man rode up to the young girl who was with a group of friends and grabbed her arm, allegedly trying to touch her intimate areas. She managed to escape and alert her parents who then alerted the Guardia Civil. Due to the nature of the incident and the fact she had a slight injury to her arm she was referred to the Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquia for precautionary checks. No arrests have yet been made and police are finding investigations difficult due to the fact that at the time of the incident, there were hundreds of people in the vicinity, most of whom were wearing disguises. The Guardia Civil have released a description of the man, stating that he was tall, blonde, thin and had his face covered with a cap and a handkerchief.
and “you are charging the unity of Spain.” It is understood that the defendant was under the influence of alcohol and suffers from a bipolar disorder which acted as an accelerant to the attack.
No release for Sergio stating that there had been no changes in the case to warrant an early release. The appeal is now in the
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ically the father and two brothers refused to make a comment under interview according to Dana’s family lawyer. More witnesses are due to the stand on November 13.
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VELEZ-MALAGA police are investigating a grim discovery, made after Halloween night celebrations in the town. Authorities were alerted by residents after a suspicious plastic bag was discovered at the roundabout by the Colegio Axarquia steps. Upon investigation a donkey’s decapitated head was discovered. Police are now working to determine the facts.
Heatwave VELEZ-MALAGA recorded the second highest temperature in Spain on Friday November 1 with a toasty 31.1 degrees Celsius. Rincon, Algarobbo and Nerja also experienced temperatures higher than 30 degrees, beaten only by Maspalomas, south of Gran Canaria. The highs were short lived however as rain and winds hit the area over the weekend.
Theatre awards THE Almachar-based theatre company, Teatro El Lugá has walked away with two awards at the prestigious seventh Certamen de Teatro Aficionado awards held in Sevilla on Saturday November 2. The award for best supporting actress went to Isabel Troughton, while the award for best main actor went to Manuel España Palma.
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THE golf course on the Playa de Granada in Motril saw an unwelcome visitor last weekend. Wild boars, common in the Parque Severiano Ballesteros area, have dug up a 350-metre long area of grass on the course. Locals living nearby say the heard consists of around 10-12 individuals.
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THE Sala Mare Nostrum of La Cala del Moral is exhibiting almost 30 unique works of art created by the town’s elderly community including landscapes, still lifes and female portraits. The exhibition lasts until November 29 and is open Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am to 1.30pm and from 5.00pm to 8.00pm, then Sunday 10.30am to 1.30pm.
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THE Department of the Environment at the Almuñecar Town Hall has installed wildlife information boards at some of the region’s protected areas including Punta de la Mona, Peñón del Vapor and the Playa de El Muerto. “The objective of the information boards is to protect our endemic species in these areas,” explained a representative from the town hall.
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THE festival of San Martín or the Humanitarians festival is one of the most popular autumn folklore celebrations, during the time when c ro p s a re s e e d e d a n d f a t tened cattle are slaughtered. This international festivity celebrates Saint Martin of Tours, a Roman soldier known for his kindness and humanitarian beliefs, who later became a French bishop. Legend says he once cut his cloak in half to
share with a beggar during a snowstorm. That same night he dreamt of Jesus wearing his half cloak and telling the angels ‘Here is Martin, the Roman soldier who is now baptised, he has clothed me.’ His good humour and kind nature earned him the respect and admiration of his people. Nowadays, Saint Martin is considered protector of beggars and patron of soldiers. This day is also known in some places as Old Hallowmas Eve and will be celebrated all over Europe
on November 11. In Spain, this tradition is mostly celebrated in Asturias and Galicia. The occasion begins with a song mass and is follow ed by par ades and dance groups. Food and agrarian products are auctioned and then people enjoy a ‘brotherhood’ meal of fabada, a typical white bean stew. In Galicia, the slaughter of fattened pigs has given way to a popular saying ‘Every pig gets its St Martin,’ meaning everybody gets their comeuppance.
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Halloween vandals Weekend Beach acts DURING the Halloween festivities on Thursday October 31, vandals caused chaos in the town of Salobreña, causing deliberate damage to local facilities. Hundreds of people turned out to the festivities on the night, and for the most part everything ran smoothly, however in the light of day the next morning, residents awoke to numerous facilities damaged by unknown vandals. The damage occurred in various parts of the town on Avenida García Lorca, Avenida del Mediterráneo and Calle el Sol where according to reports from Salobreña Local Police, groups of youths smashed the glass out of a municipal telephone box, toppled recycling bins and toppled over planters, leaving trails of dirt across the town hall steps. Local Police have launched an investigation into identifying the assailants but owing to their masks and disguises, it remains unlikely the perpetrators will be found.
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PUERTO RICAN rapper Residente has been announced as the first headline act at next year’s Weekend Beach Festival in Torre del Mar. The popular South American rapper is sure to please the 15,000 ticket holders already lined up to attend. Known worldwide, Residente has won over 25 Grammy awards, making him the most decorated Latin rapper of all time, as well as being the face of Unicef and Amnesty International campaigns, he is well-known for his social work. Fans of latin hip hop will also be pleased to hear that rap duo SFDK will take to the stage during the festival. Other acts also announced include el Drogas fronted by ex Barricada rock musician Drogas. Miguel Campello, Deborah de Luca, Shinova, Trashtucada, Marcus Bailey, Ether and RAØØÜ.
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SCARY: The towns of Torrox and El Morche held simultaneous Halloween celebrations.
Axarquia investment THE Diputación de Malaga has approved the proposal of €1.9 million worth of projects designed to improve the facilities on the region. The Governing Board of the Diputación de Malaga has approved the projects which cover 11 municipalities in the province and focused on the towns that have less than 20,000 residents. The total investment is funded by the provincial institution within the Plan of Assistance and Cooperation and will aim to provide improvements to the towns’
INJECTION: The Diputación de Málaga has approved €1.9 million of investment to Axarquia. streets and access and the remodelling of municipal swimming pools. One of the
largest beneficiaries is La Viñuela which will receive a total of €499,353 to improve the southern access to the area. Works have already begun on improving the road and infrastructure, but the investment will ensure that the third and fourth stages are able to be completed. Riogordo will receive €320,380 to refurbish their swimming pool, whilst Torrox will get €269,252 for the El Peñoncillo area of the N340. Other municipalities that look for ward to improvement projects are Sayalonga, Periana, Alcaucin and Molino Barco. Outside of Axarquia, Antequera has been approved to continue the works in Sierra de Yeguas, for the development of the fifth and sixth phase of urbanisation and paving of the Avenida Fuente de Piedra.
to meet the demands of our neighbours, adapting to today’s tastes,” said Medina. Customary aniseed stalls and roasted chestnut carts provided important energy to the hundreds of party goers. Dance performances by the dance groups of Estefanía and the musical group of the company Dani Cantos and La Bruja de Los Cuentos wowed the crowds with live performances and bouncy castles and craft workshops kept the children entertained as they got their face painted in scary make-up. Salvador Escudero explained that the consistory had organised two parties to be enjoyed simultaneously both in the Plaza de la Constitución, Torrox and the Paseo Marítimo of El Morche.
Junta asked to repay 2017 debt THE political party Adelante Andalucia has demanded that the Junta de Andalucia pay back a historical debt to the Nerja Council. The debt originates from 2007, when the Junta de Andalucia approved a plan for the construction of a new fire station in the Nerja municipality. It was due to be financed via an agreement between the regional administration and the Diputación de Malaga, however due to the inactivity of the administration it was paid for by the Nerja Town Council and the Junta. Nerja Town Council contributed €530,064, whilst the provincial body invested €479,555. As part of the Adelante Andalucia electoral campaign, spokeswoman for the AA, Vanessa Garcia Malaga, has asked that former government official, Elías Bendodo, repay the debt that he authorised when he was in the constituency. “Now that he sits in the armchairs of the Board, he can now proceed to authorise its reimbursement, failure to do so would demonstrate that all initiatives that had previously presented had an electoral objective, and never cared for the municipality of Nerja,” said Malaga. Spokesman for training in the municipality, José Juan Aído has explained that the returned money will finance accessibility projects in the region, a new amphitheatre and a new multipurpose space for youth projects.
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TORROX, for the first time, held a full day of activities to celebrate Halloween on Thursday October 31. Along with neighbouring El Morche, Torrox held an elaborate programme of terrifying activities aimed at both adults and children. The activities were launched by the mayor of Torrox, Óscar Medina, along with deputy mayor of El Morche, María de los Ángeles Ruiz, and the councillor for Fiestas and Popular Traditions, Salvador Escudero. “Many residents of El Morche had been dressing up for several years on this date and for the first time we wanted to organise a party from the town hall
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COLLISION: Two cars collided on the A-7207 resulting in the death of a 46-year-old.
Fatal accident in Torrox EMERGENCY services were called to a serious road collision on the A-7207 last Saturday morning which claimed the life of one occupant and injured several others. Police reports indicate the accident involved the head-on collision between two cars at around kilometre 19 of the main road that connects Torrox Costa and the Pueblo. Emergency units from the Local Police, Guardia Civil, Civil Protection, firefighters and health services arrived at the scene and firefighters had to cut one of the occupants, a Torrox resident, out of the vehicle who was then transferred to the Regional Hospital of La Axarquia where he remains in a serious condition. Unfortunately the collision resulted in a 46-year-old Ukranian citizen losing his life as a result of his injuries. The Guardia Civil have taken over the investigation into the cause of the accident, but it is thought the rain and reduced grip had played a part.
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Motril scooter clampdown SCOOTERS have long been a point of contention since their recent introduction into Spain. Their rise in popularity has come with some fierce criticism after a number of accidents have occurred thanks to collisions with pedestrians and injuries caused by the lack of proper protective equipment. These situations are the reason that Motril Council are to discuss their use and to create a new bylaw that regulates the use of electrically powered personal transport. Socialist councillor, Alicia Crespo has explained that Motril must follow the lead set by municipalities such as Malaga who have introduced strict guidelines to regulate their use. “Lately, you can often see these electric vehicles, such as skateboards and scooters that are running wild, having no respect for norms,” she said.
SCOOTERS: New guidelines are being put in place. “These vehicles weave in and out of pedestrians on the pavements and along one-way streets in the wrong direction, generally making a nuisance of themselves,” she continued. Earlier this year, Malaga announced that it will be completely revising it’s stance on electric scooter use.
New guidelines effectively banning their use from pedestrian areas and pavements, also meant that certain scooters were classed as vehicles, meaning they needed an ITV and insurance as well as the use of correct protective clothing. The topic will be discussed a the next Motril plenary meeting.
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Investment guarantee for works BENAGALBON has received a commitment for the investment of nearly half a million euros to complete the Urbanisation La Candelaria. Rincon de la Victoria municipal council will proceed to the execution stage of the repair work that is needed to complete the Urbanisation La Candelaria. An investment of €463,279.40 has finally been released after a long administrative procedure to focus on safety elements such as repairing the breakwater wall and wooden structure. It will also install a wooden protective fence on the green area by the VPO, repairs of the subsidence on the ditches and maintenance of the municipal green areas of Benagalbón.
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María José Roberto and Antonio Moreno Ferrer sign the agreement with Surlogist.
First customer of tech park AXARQUIAN logistics company, Surlogist, has been announced as the first business to invest in the Parque Tecnoalimentario plot in Velez-Malaga. The company has committed to two plots totalling 2,500 square metres and a total value of €409,870. A popular name in the region, Surlogist provide transport and logistic solutions for the agri-food sector throughout Axarquia. According to administrator of Surlogist, the investment will help the company expand its activity in the region, whilst simultaneously dynamising the local employment and infrastructure. The contract was signed on Wednesday October 30 by Velez mayor, Antonio Moreno Ferrer and councillor of Parque Tecnoalimentario, María José Roberto for
the sale of the plot, which will mean that now all available plots on the Parque have been reserved. “For us this firm is great news for the wealth and employment generation of our municipality because, a company installed in Velez-Malaga for many years that needed to expand their facilities, has opted for the Parque Tecnoalimentario to continue its expansion and growth, to generate new jobs and contribute to generate greater wealth and welfare for our city and for the agricultural sector throughout the region,” said Ferrer. “We continue to meet our goal of working to place this professional space the place it deserves, as a business reference point of Axarquia and the province, and as a space for innovation and development of the companies that occupy it,” he continued.
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Cultural programme released for Christmas THE theatre show, La Granja de Zenón arrives in Axarquia for the first time as Torrox’s cultural programme is released. The mayor of Torrox, Oscar Medina, along with the councillor for Culture, Maria de los Angeles Ruiz, announced on Friday the cultural schedule for the remainder of 2019. The children’s show, La Granja de Zenón, arrives at the Teatro Villa de Torrox on December 14 at 6pm with tickets priced at €13.50. The La Carpa Theatre will hold two performances, one for the popular children’s novel Matilda on November 27, and another on December 15 with the Christmas Festival. Remedios Amaya will perform some of her classic flamenco during the third International Festival of Cajón
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Torrox’s cultural programme has been revealed for the Christmas period.
Flamenco, Cajonea, to be held on November 16. The Raíces Association will complement the flamenco flavour of November with the show ‘Al compás del Tiempo’ on Saturday November 23. The elderly of Torrox will be invited to a New Year’s
Eve Gala on December 27 hosted by the local council. Christmas celebrations will begin on Saturday November 9 with theatrical representation of Bodas de Sangre, a classic Garcia Lorca production which has always proved popular with residents of Torrox.
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PLENARY: Nerja’s latest plenary session plans to reduce the town’s IBI.
NERJA APPROVES LOWERING OF IBI TAXES THE latest plenary session in Nerja has approved a bill that aims to lower Real Estate tax, both urban and rural in 2020. The proposal, put forward by the municipalities PP government, also aims to reduce municipal vehicle tax. The opposition PSOE government abstained from voting on the plans, and Adelante Nerja’s IBI reduction proposal. The meeting proved to be a fruitful one, with many previously incomplete proposals being approved. One of the most crucial topics discussed was the repayment of the debt owed to the
Nerja Fire Station owed by the Junta de Andalucia, which has allowed steps to be put into place for the opposition parties to now work together to discuss a way to resolve the ongoing issue. The Municipal Spillage Ordinance, Catalan riot victim support and ADHD awareness was also discussed and approved. The only topic that remained unsolved was the Adelante Nerja Maro’s proposal to increase the budget allocation and staffing assistance to the Provincial Fire Consortium in Nerja after the party withdrew the motion.
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MILLIONS of expectant viewers tuned in to Spanish television to watch the electoral debate on Monday. With elections coming up on Sunday, November 10, the presidential candidates were keen to win over voters. The five candidates fiercely defended their corners in a debate that lasted three hours. But many viewers were left disappointed after the contenders reverted to cheap shots and props. Since elections in April, Spanish parties haven’t been able to form a coalition. Thus, resulting in yet another election, in which candidates already seem opposed to working together. Pedro Sanchez, acting president for PSOE, moved slightly
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ty Vox to Ciudadanos to centreright PP. Pablo Casado - running for PP - called Pedro Sanchez out at every chance, whilst Vox leader Santiago Abascal stuck to his electoral programme. Ciudadanos representative Albert Rivera, surprised the audi-
Food market set for Almachar THE fourth Moscatel de Almachar Market is set for Almachar on Saturday N ovember 9 at the Maria Zambrano Cultural Park from 10.30am to 6.30pm. The mayor of Almachar, Antonio Yuste, the councillor for Fiestas and Tourism, Mario Torres and the president of the Muscatel Association José Manuel Díaz launched this year’s market on Thursday October 31, revealing a packed bay of activities celebrating the region’s prize export. The festival is aimed at showcasing the fantastic flavours and versatility of the Muscatel grape, a prizewinning grape that is exported all over the world. The Muscatel grape is also classed as part of the World Agricultural Heritage by the FAO. Tastings, show cooking, wine tasting and educational talks are all on the agenda as well as grape treading, food vendors and dance performances all traditional to the Almachar area.
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HEATED DEBATE: The five candidates competed for the public vote. away from left-wing politics in a bid to win the centre vote. Leftwing politician and leader of Unidas Ponemos, Pablo Iglesias, reasoned with the president to join forces. On the other side of the spectrum, the right-wing candidates ranged from far-right par-
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ence by brandishing a broken paving stone as he addressed Cataluña’s situation. General consensus is that this second election won’t succeed in breaking the deadlock and the televised debate has caused further concerns for Spain.
MAYOR of Velez-Malaga, Antonio Moreno Ferrer has signed off the sale of two more municipal plots of land worth €48,000. The plots lie on the road out of Velez towards Arenas and have been allocated for residential use, containing enough space for two single family homes. This latest sale brings the total profit of land sales to nearly €2 million which will be invested straight back into Velez. In total, 13 plots are still remaining, with some of them receiving bids and currently being assessed for construction permits.
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BREXIT BRIEF
Festival of Brexit IN 1951, as a way of boosting morale following the war and whilst rationing was still in force, the then government created the Festival of Britain, which was to point to the way for the future. Then in 2018, another great festival was announced which was to take place in 2022 with the more inclusive name of the Festival of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This is intended to show “the UK’s unique strengths in creativity and innovation” but has also been dubbed as the ‘Festival of Brexit’ which is aimed to co-
FRENCH opposition to Britain joining the then Common Market was led by General Gaulle as he believed that they would be unable to accept the terms of an ever increasingly federal state and would be likely to eventually leave.
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incide with the Centenary of the BBC as well as the 75th Anniversary of the Edinburgh Festival. Assuming she lives until then it will
also be the Queen’s Platinum (70th) Jubilee but it will also be the Centenary of the Irish Free State and the opting out of Northern Ireland meaning there are
Juncker accuses Johnson Now in the same vein, retiring President of the European Commission, Jean Claude Juncker has said much the same in an interview to German
magazine Der Spiegel, maintaining that the UK was really on there for the financial advantages. He opines that generations of British politicians were
some fears that it may inspire a raising of tensions in Ulster. Whilst preparations have been somewhat low key of late, a committee has been set up, a director appointed and a provisional budget of £120 million (€138 million) set to allow for the production of an event incorporating arts, culture, design and technology at a site to be confirmed. Opposition parties are questioning whether this is a sensible use of the limited funds available which could be more reasonably spent on the NHS, schools and Social Services. With the general election just a month away those opposed to the event will no doubt make capital of it.
simply unwilling to try to bring Britain closer politically to the EU. Some of his most scathing criticism was saved for Prime Minister Boris Johnson who he simply accuses of lying in the Referendum campaign and says that he needed to counter the lies.
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BREXIT EXTRA Holding back BREXIT party leader Nigel Farage has announced that he will not be standing as a candidate in the General Election. He believes by making personal appearances all over the UK rather than just concentrating on one constituency will be advantageous.
Corbyn speaks LABOUR leader Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed that if elected, his party would expect to get a new trade deal with the EU and have a second referendum in just six months, although there was no news as to whether Labour supports Brexit.
Worlds away A REPORT in a local newspaper suggests that the prospective Brexit Party candidate for the Batley and Spen constituency has stepped down and will be replaced. It goes on to state that she believes in fairies and came from Sirius.
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A CRIMINAL gang that specialised in the theft of luxury 4x4s in the Malaga area has been dismantled by authorities. The organisation, based in Velez-Malaga, was rumbled after a six-month long investigation by Spanish and Italian police forces. Based in the Axarquian capital, the gang would travel east to areas such as Malaga and Marbella, steal luxury 4x4 vehicles then return them to garages, rented by the gang, across Axarquia. The investigation began on July 22 when an Italian plated vehicle drew suspicion in Velez-Malaga. As it was being observed, another Italian plated vehicle arrived, dropped off the driver who
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DISMANTLE: The National Police have dismantled a luxury 4x4 theft ring in Velez-Malaga. entered the vehicle and both drove off at full speed. Upon checking the vehicle, police realised that it had been reported stolen in Marbella. Hours later, the driver of the vehicle was arrested as he attempted to use it again. He was found to have on his person an electrical device
used to unlock and start vehicles without the key, common in the world of car theft. Further investigations led authorities to understand that a criminal organisation was behind the robberies. During the investigation, four luxury 4x4s were recovered and seven people arrested.
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Vox fights against Itrabo mayor over sewerage THE mayor of Itrabo will face a private prosecution in the hands of far right political party, Vox over the illegal sewerage disposal. Antonio Jesus Carrascosa Valverde, mayor of Itrabo, along with six other mayors in the region are all under investigation for their apparent mishandling of sewerage disposal back in 2014. They all stand accused of charges of environmental offences from discharging untreated sewerage into the water supply. A spokesman for Vox Granada has explained that whilst individual entities
such as the villages in question do not have authoritative powers to control the treatment of the water supply, the mancomunidades that their joint governments form do, therefore the exChairmen of the Mancomunidad José García Fuentes and Sergio García Alabarce must provide explanations as to why the incident occurred. Current chair woman María José Sánchez and vice
chairwoman María Eugenia Rufino are also to be held accountable to explain ‘their double standards concerning the sewerage appearing in Salobreña.’ The case dates back to 2014 when untreated waste leaked into water courses in the area, contaminating the water. An investigation took place before an official complaint was logged in January 2018.
Almuñecar river clearing THE clearing of Almuñecar’s riverbeds has started this week in preparation for the winter’s heavy rainfall. The Río Seco and Río Verde have been the subject of an extensive clearing project, removing marsh
cane and digging of fresh channels to distribute flood waters. The councillor of Agriculture María José Martín and the mayor of Almuñecar, Trinidad Herrera oversaw the start of the project last week.
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THE spookiest night of the year has come and gone and it was a tremendous triumph! The fantastic event hosted by Euro Weekly on the Costa del Sol is sure to go down in Halloween history! The party was terrifyingly amazing and good times were had by all. Most importantly, at the time of going to press, we have raised a staggering €10,016 for ‘Ciudad de los Niños’ orphanage in Malaga, and we hope there will be more to come in. We can’t believe how generous everybody was and what a fantastic outcome for the vulnerable children who need us! They will be so excited when they receive their clothes allowances, toy baskets and toiletry bags for Christmas. Together, we helped make children’s lives better. And that puts a huge smile on our faces! Children and adults of all nationalities came to gether to have fun and raise money. Attendance was through the roof and people just kept arriving! So many people really went all out with their scary costumes, we couldn’t believe how good everybody looked! The decoration was fantastic thanks to all the help received. The guests were amazed when they walked into the venue to be met by a world of ghosts and witches and tombs and spiders. People were immersed in the world of Halloween with so many activities and things to do! A variety of showstopping creations were also dis played throughout the venue. Children were greeted by Paw Patrol and Peppa Pig, had their photos taken inside the sports cars on show and then went inside to continue the fun with lucky dips, apple bobbing, and face painting. The pony rides were also very popular as were the sweet treats galore! The food on offer was delicious including burgers and ribs from BBQ World and people were able to sit down at specially decorated tables to enjoy their meal. Our helpers were outstanding and made sure to keep everyone served and happy. And not to forget the amazing performances that we all danced along to. So many entertainers and stars offered to help out and they brought the roof down! We even had a visit from the mayor of Fuen girola. Everybody danced to the tunes of Masquerade Duo, Frankie Valentine, Ronnie Howells and Danny Ef ford. Brilliant prizes were also won and a few lucky EWN Nazario and Maria Dolores Espinosa from ‘Ciudad de los Niños.’ guests couldn’t believe their luck with gift vouchers, So many people really went all out with their costumes, jewellery and even a weekend away in Madrid donat we couldn’t believe how good everybody looked. ed by Golden Leaves. able to get some new clothes and a special outfit for The love everybody showed was truly heartwarming Christmas, as well as some cosy pyjamas for the colder and the money we raised will bring much happiness to months. Next, we will prepare a toiletry bag filled with these young people. The next step will be preparing all home comforts. Some special bubble bath, mouth the treats and goodies for the children at ‘Ciudad de los wash, cologne, hair accessories for the girls, etc. And we Niños.’ didn’t stop there! We can’t wait to spread excitement and joy and reap We want to treat them to a present for Christmas and the fruits of our labour. Each child will receive a €100 something that they can treasure and enjoy. clothes voucher for the next three months. They will be
Special thanks to Spectrum FM, Cool Deals and Currencies Direct for their amazing donations
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MAGGIE and Steve, a holidaying couple from Plymouth “As we are from a large Naval community we tend to spend time with family as we live near the base.” Steve was also keen to point out that there is a newly erected monument in Plymouth for the Merchant Navy and another for the RAF where wreaths of poppies are placed. Nathan Wood, 18, Fife Nathan has recently finished training for the Royal Navy, at HMS Raleigh in Plymouth. During his training, they also study the history of the Navy and the events that took place. Both his grandfathers were in the Navy and fought in the Second World War. “These guys were my heroes. Remembrance Day gives me a time to show my respect, remember what the Forces did for us and pray for the lives that were lost.” Alan Dibble from London is here on holiday with his wife “The day means a lot to us. We wear our poppies every year and we place two pictures on the fireplace of when we visited The Somme.” The Battle of the Somme was fought by the armies of the British Empire and French Third Republic against the German Empire in the First World War on the banks of the River Somme. Les from England “We put money in the tin for any collection to do with the Forces and Remembrance Day. We also take part in a commemorative service at our local
VOX POP Do you remember? WITH Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day approaching on November 10 and 11 we take time to remember our families and the brave men and women who fought before us. Every year Great Britain unites to make sure that no-one is forgotten and to remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom. The Royal British Legion holds a National Poppy Appeal and can be found selling poppies on the streets in the UK as well as the workplace. This year’s appeal also consists of Operation Poppy that sees celebrities go undercover, assisting collectors in helping raise awareness for the charity and their fundraising work. Ross Kemp, Ben Shepherd and Dragon’s Den’s Deborah Meaden, among many others, will be taking part. Euro Weekly News took to the streets this morning to find out how people here in Spain will be commemorating the events.
Will they track down a poppy here? Will people manage to watch the BBC coverage on television?
Nathan from Fife.
John from Yorkshire.
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church.” David from Dorset “We appreciate what the day signifies and will watch the service at home on TV and take part in the two-minute silence. We buy our poppy at work as there is a collection tin there.” It is a sensitive subject matter when commemorating those Irish who fought for the Crown. In Ireland Remembrance Day has been replaced by a National Day of Commemoration celebrated in July. However, I did speak to people like Irish couple George and Diane who are here on holiday and choose to show their respect on both days. “We order a special poppy to wear every year.” John from Yorkshire is here on holiday and proudly wears a poppy every year. Michael from Cornwall “I am from Devon and we have a proud Naval history and we have the base in Plymouth. I buy my poppy every year and take time myself to think about the brave lives lost.” EWN found that being away from Britain does not stop people from thinking about or honouring the people that have come before them. Whether it be from a small gesture like dropping a few coins in the tin, buying a poppy or selling your own poppies, to watching the TV service or visiting a memorial to lay a wreath. Poppies can be found in stores here with British connections. If you cannot find one and live nearby visit us at our Fuengirola office where you can make a donation and choose a poppy or wristband or contact a branch of the Royal British Legion.
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FRIGHT NIGHT: Homes were decorated ready to welcome the hundreds of party goers.
SPOOKS APLENTY T H E h a m l e t o f M a ro w a s t r a n s formed into a spooktacular as they celebrated their 10th Maroween party on Thursday October 31. Most of the village and visitors from neighbouring villages turned out to admire the decorated streets and gardens for two days of Halloween fun. On Thursday, the Plaza de la Iglesia held traditional tastings of roasted chestnuts and roasted sweet potatoes to warm the bellies of the families that turned out.
They were then treated to performances by Zumba Guerrera Boom & Kids, Dj Toulalan and the ‘Los Canallas’ Group. The mayor of Maro, Encarnación Moreno, along with the councillor of Popular Traditions, Elena Gálvez, delivered prizes for the best dressed and the best decorated house. The event closed on Friday November 1 with courses on parapsychology, where attendees could discover extrasensory perception through a series of exercises and practical experiments.
Unicaja invests in local businesses UNICAJA Banco has signed agreements to invest up to €25,000 in local businesses across Axarquia and Malaga. The agreements cover five associations in the province, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Nerja, Torremolinos and Velez-Malaga and will affect nearly 1,700 staff. The loans are designed to help small businesses and autonomous entrepreneurs whilst simultaneously encouraging self employment
through the granting of such loans. The investments have been issued with ‘advantageous terms’ explained a statement from Unicaja. The five businesses are all part of the Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Malaga (CEM) and have been issued thanks to an agreement signed back in June between Unicaja Banco and the employer’s association of Malaga.
“The agreement comes to strengthen the relationship that has existed for years, aimed at achieving the common objectives of favouring the business fabric, facilitating economic momentum and supporting the employment of Malaga and its province,” continued the statement. “The company in general and the SME in particular, continue to be one of the key groups in the financing policy of Unicaja Banco.”
Competa budgets released THE local council of Competa has released its 2020 budget which includes a total of €500,000 of improvement works. This budget was announced during the latest plenary session held on Friday November 1 and was given the green light after votes in favour from the town’s parties of PSOE, Ciudadanos and Por Mi Pueblo.
The councillor for Finance and spokesman for the Cs has pointed out that the amount is only half of the budget allocation last year. Among the projects to get funding are the resurfacing of the football field and a new athletics track to the cost of €100,000, €126,000 for the works of the PFEA, and €60,000 to create a path from San Antón to Canillas de Albaida.
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Tax break for green wheels VILLAJOYOSA Council is set to reward drivers of less contaminating vehicles. The local authority said it will modify its vehicle fiscal regulation as a bonus for drivers of hybrid and electric wheels.Specifically, the council will introduce a 55 per cent discount for vehicles with hybrid engines and 75 per cent for electric. The 75 per cent discount will apply to both kinds for vehicles used for public service. “The council is showing a special interest in the environmental matters which affect us, hence it seems fair to us to reward those who opt for more efficient energies in vehicles,” commented Tax councillor Jose Ramon Ucles.According to the council there are currently 90 hybrid cars and six electric in Villajoyosa, all privately owned.
REWARD: The council said it seemed fair to discount vehicle tax on hybrid and electric vehicles.
ALMERIA
COSTA BLANCA SOUTH
Works start
RENEWING: A stretch of Torrevieja’s promenade is being renovated.
MALLORCA
RAILWAY MUSEUM: Part of plans to build new railway theme park in Marratxi.
New theme park
MALAGA wants to give La Farola maximum cultural protection, as the building is the visual icon for the capital of the Costa del Sol. Malaga’s council has agreed to apply for the declaration of La Farola as Patrimony of Cultural Interest. Other entities that endorse the decision are Malaga University, the College of Architects and Icomos. Two lines of action have been opened to begin the process: one by university professors and another by the town hall. Both propositions confirm the social and institutional support that exists to protect the historic construction. In 2017, the waterfront building marked its 200th anniversary since it was erected. Malaga University has already reached out and gained direct backing from the National Council for International Monuments and Places, the Andalucian Territorial Delegation and many academies and colleges. The motion has gained unanimous support and will proceed as a positive initiative for Malaga.
ICONIC: La Farola stands tall above the seafront.
AXARQUIA CREDIT: 1919 Baldwin
A BUS has been doing the rounds in Almeria to promote healthy habits and a balanced lifestyle. The Agriculture, Fishing and Food Ministry ‘Gastrobus Mediterraneo’s tour was aimed at encouraging the consumption of foods which feature as part of a Mediterranean diet and doing some kind of moderate exercise every day. The 70sqm vehicle is equipped with audiovisual projection areas and a space for nutrition workshops, training and tastings. The bus incorporates the ‘#alimentosdespaña’ strategy image, which focuses on spreading the work about the quality and variety of Spanish produce given the importance of the national agro-food and fishing sectors. The strategy objective is, the government Sub-delegation said, “to channel synergies between food and other economic sectors, from tourism and gastronomy to health and sport. “Food based on the Mediterranean diet can in this way become a solid cultural, economic and social development connection, as well as being a key factor in good health.”
A visual icon
WORK has started to renovate 380 metres of the La Mata promenade at a cost of €850,000. Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolon and councillor for Beaches, Antonio Vidal, attended to see the work, which is being done by Coastal Authority Costas, start. The overall action will transform the promenade, which has 5,400 sqm of paved area, and will be very similar to a section renovated in 2017 in front of the Molino Blanco Urbanisation. The works will involve the demolition of the old wall and the construction of another one made of reinforced concrete to avoid damage caused by storms. Deteriorated wooden planks and the current lampposts will be removed and the entire stretch of promenade will be repaved and have a stainless steel railing installed. The work is expected to take four to five months, which the mayor ‘hopes’ will mean it is complete by Easter 2020.
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THE Town Hall of Marratxi has announced its plans to build a new railway theme park in the neighbourhood. Backing a proposal from the Mallorca Steam Railway Club, the Town Hall has given the go ahead for the theme park to be constructed on 25,000 m2 of land that lies between Festival Park and Bauhaus. Some of the features of the park will include level crossings, bridges, a turntable and a tunnel. There will also be a museum for railway and industrial equipment, includinga 1919 Baldwin steam locomotive. The first phase of the project will involve building a station and depot, whilst laying two-thirds of the track which is expected to be completed during the second phase, when viaducts will be added. The Mallorca Steam Railway Club will be in charge of the park’s activities, whilst the Town Hall will be responsible for maintenance, electricity, water and its insurance contract.
Road safety course for schools AROUND 700 students from schools around Rincon de la Victoria have taken part in road safety courses throughout October. The courses have been organised by the Local Police force and are aimed at teaching children aged between eight and 10 the importance of road safety. The courses will be run three days a week in 10 schools in the municipality, with the first course being held at the CEIP Professor Tierno Galvan de Rincon de la Victoria. They are designed to give children a greater understanding of potential situations involved with road use, both as a pedestrian and as a future driver or bike rider.
ROAD SAFETY: The courses have been organised by the Local Police.
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What to do in the event of an Padel court closure emergency in Spain SHAME: The padel courts in Almuñecar to close after changing room vandalism.
LIVING in Spain can bring with it an array of issues which may not have been encountered when living in the UK. There are lots of things to consider, and we are here to help try to make the transition and life in Spain a little easier by compiling a series of helpful facts and figures relating to a variety of topics.
In Spain there are in effect two groups which most people would understand as being ‘the police.’ The National Police (Policía Nacional) who have jurisdiction in the towns and cities and the Guardia Civil outside the towns and cities. The Local Police are employed by town halls; they basically deal with property found, and enforce local laws. Whilst they have a power of arrest, when exercised they must take the arrested person to the National Police or Guardia Civil according to where the crime took place. National Police and the Guardia Civil deal with all crimes, missing persons etc in their jurisdiction. The National Police also deal with all applications for immigration paperwork, NIEs, EU Citizens Registration and for non EU nationals, Residencia, etc.
The 24 hours national emergency numbers for Spanish speakers are: 091 - police, 061 health emergencies 080 - firefighters. By calling 902 102 112, but only when the perpetrator is unknown, one can give details of certain crimes, including:- burglaries, car theft, theft or loss of documents or belongings. The service is available in English from 9am to 9pm seven days a week, and from 9am to 3pm in French, German and Italian. Having given details of the crime, you must go to the National Police station which you nominate, within 48 hours to make the report using the information supplied on the telephone. In the case of robbery, where threat or force has been used, victims should call 112 at the time for police attendance, or go directly to the police station which covers that area to make a report.
091 or 902 102 112 from 9am to 9pm
Throughput Europe the general number for all emergencies is 112. In Spain the operators speak English, French, German and Italian, in addition to Spanish and will liaise with the emergency services when the caller does not speak Spanish. No area code is needed and the number can be called from any phone, including mobiles even those without a Spanish SIM card or any credit. You can also fax or SMS 112.
Other useful number are:016, specifically to report instances of gender violence. For problems at sea, the Maritime Rescue Service (Salvamento Seguridad Maritmo) can be contacted by calling 900 202 202, and the Red Cross (Cruz Rojo) on 902 222 292. There is also a Red Cross 24-hour helpline 900 100 333.
This information is for guidance only, and should not be taken as legal advice. If in any doubt, seek professional help.
THE Padel de Alcaucin court in Almuñecar is to close thanks to the changing rooms once again being trashed by vandals. The Alcaucin Town Council has reported through social media that the changing rooms have suffered ‘unjustified and cowardly acts of vandalism.’
Because of this the Department of Sports in the town has taken the decision to close the facility as the constant costs of upkeep outweighs the income made from it. “The parks are everyone’s, and it is the responsibility of all its care, and it is also the responsibility of all of us the immediate communication to
the authorities of such acts of vandalism that hinder the healthy coexistence of all users and their proper use and enjoyment,” reads the statement. The council haS reported the facts to the Local Police who are currently investigating to find the culprits of the destruction.
FINANCE
Expansion plans for Dia
THE Spanish supermarket chain Dia has just announced that it has plans to expand and wants to fol low the lead of its Russian counter part in order to become market leader. It shares an owner and President (Stephan Du Charme), with Russian chain X5 Retail which was only founded in 1995 but now has an annual turnover in excess of €21.5 billion. The Russian success compares to Dia which has faced losses over the past 18 months, but with a new business plan about to be initiated it has high hopes for the future.
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is the amount of December 2017 IVA that the Spanish STAT OF is holding back from various provinces €2.5 billion government to reduce the current budget deficit. try to order in WEEK
Repsol results looking good RECOGNISED as the most successful oil company in Spain, Repsol record ed a profit of €1.466 billion for the first nine months of the year and wants to use €1.2 billion for divi dends. The actual gross profit is down 32 per cent from the previous year but that figure included significant capi tal gains from sales and this in cludes a decrease in the value of oil stock held. The adjusted figure therefore shows it’s just €100 million (5 per cent) down on 2018 which is a good
By John Smith result when compared to other in ternational oil companies such as BP and Total. Whilst oil extraction and explo ration have seen a slowdown (thanks in part to problems in Libya), the other area of the business which includes refining as well as sales of gas and electricity are looking very strong proving that diversification can be good for the balance sheet. The other area which is very encour aging is the growth of operating cash flow which is up by 22 per cent to a
very significant €4.074 billion, mean ing that the underlying business is both thriving and secure. This is why, shareholders can expect that the 2020 dividend could total €1 per unit held in a combination of cash and shares and some of this is thanks to the decision of the board for a 5 per cent amortization of existing share capital. Looking forward, it is increasing its ability to generate electricity from wind and solar power and looks to break the electricity cus tomer base of one million soon.
LEGALLY SPEAKING Who is responsible? I am the vice president of a gated community with 58 apartments. Outside the gates, we each have bought a garage space for which we all pay a community charge. Some owners, through oil leaks from their cars, have caused holes in the as phalt, and two owners have large dips due to subsi dence. As the flats are 20 years old we have no comeback on the builders. Who is liable for the dam age done by oil leaks and subsidence in the car park ing area? B C (Costa Blanca) My im pression is that your garage YOU AND THE spaces are in fact LAW IN SPAIN the property of the community, with exclusive use assigned to the individual owners. Normally, the holders of this use are held liable for the upkeep for such spaces, so this would make the individuals responsible for damage caused by oil leaks from their cars. The subsidence, however, is structural and liability would probably fall on the community. We urge you to consult a local lawyer in order to make absolutely sure because some community regulations can specify otherwise.
DAVID SEARL
Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.
Profits down AIRLINE group IAG which owns Aer Lingus, BA, Iberia and Vueling has revealed that the recent strike by pi lots at British Airways in September cut its profits during the third quar ter of this year. Willie Walsh, IAG Chief Executive Officer, said: “In quarter three we’re reporting an operating profit of €1,425 million before exceptional items, down from €1,530 million last year. “These are good underlying re sults. As we said in September, our performance has been affected by industrial action by pilots’ union BALPA and other disruption includ ing threatened strikes by Heathrow airport employees.”
BUSINESS EXTRA Vegetarian Butcher EARLIER this year, multinational Unilever purchase the Vegetarian Butcher company and is now to launch the concept in Spain. Initially it will only supply businesses with the meat substitute, but if this proves popular it will roll out to consumers.
Take over CANADIAN aircraft manufacturer Bombardier has sold its Northern Ireland operation which employs 3,600 people to US firm Spirit AeroSystems for nearly €1.12 billion. Looking to increase its work with Airbus, the American company is also taking the Moroccan arm of Bombardier.
Lloyds hit DUE to a bad third quarter where it paid out €2 billion in compensation for the mis-selling of PPI, Lloyds Bank has now repaid a total of €22 billion. Overall profits for 2019 so far have fallen 40 per cent to €3 billion.
Two car giants merge AS anticipated, the PSA and FCA Groups of car manufacturers have announced their merger which will mean they become the fourth largest producer of cars in the world. Between them, they produce more than 11 brands including Fiat, Peugeot, Citroën and Opel as well as a number of commercial vehicles. The decision was made in order to increase ef ficiency and reduce costs by up to €3.7 billion as
rationalisation takes place. Spain has quite an efficient manufacturing base and produces PSA models in Vigo, Zaragoza and Madrid whilst FCA has no manufacturing base in the country but it is known that their Ital ian sites are not particularly cost effective. The Spanish operation has been completely overhauled in the last 24 months and has turned out high volumes with significant cost reductions.
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PRICE 174,90 1.291,37 1.804,66 257,50 351,09 146,92 121,57 47,48 53,14 71,67 194,72 219,87 234,92 137,67 57,61 130,23 128,82 188,66 83,90 144,55 89,86 38,03 119,07 317,47 147,51 251,25 59,87 178,95 117,57 132,92
CHANGE% CHANGE VOLUME(M) +4,81 +2,83% 4,14M +17,63 +1,38% 1,50M +13,22 +0,74% 2,77M +1,68 +0,66% 25,82M +5,90 +1,71% 3,70M +2,43 +1,68% 5,44M +5,36 +4,61% 10,35M +0,45 +0,96% 15,02M -0,76 -1,41% 17,52M +2,07 +2,97% 15,86M +1,10 +0,57% 16,37M +2,48 +1,14% 2,54M -2,42 -1,02% 2,54M +2,14 +1,58% 3,34M +1,10 +1,95% 19,07M -0,97 -0,74% 6,14M +1,02 +0,80% 9,16M -5,28 -2,72% 17,66M -1,04 -1,22% 8,54M +0,83 +0,58% 16,91M +0,68 +0,76% 8,16M -0,36 -0,94% 16,80M -4,80 -3,88% 10,35M +4,16 +1,33% 8,79M +0,83 +0,57% 4,33M -0,96 -0,38% 3,19M -0,50 -0,83% 10,13M -1,98 -1,09% 7,15M -0,05 -0,04% 4,65M +0,17 +0,13% 7,63M M - MILLION DOLLARS
NASDAQ C LOSING P RICES N OVEMBER 5
COMPANY
PRICE
CHANGE NET / %
Most Advanced Lancaster Colony Corp. Broadcom Inc. 8% Pfd. Series A Netease Inc. ADR Alphabet Inc. Cl C Alphabet Inc. Cl A Amazon.com Inc. LendingTree Inc. Zebra Technologies Corp. Cl A Mesa Laboratories Inc. Broadcom Inc. NVIDIA Corp.
161.50 1,119 307.72 1,291 1,29 1,805 386.23 248.35 244.00 305.00 210.50
+21.66 / +15.49% +20.91 / +1.90% +18.18 / +6.28% +17.63 / +1.38% +17.36 / +1.36% +13.22 / +0.74% +11.62 / +3.10% +10.35 / +4.35% +8.98 / +3.82% +8.41 / +2.84% +7.91 / +3.90%
411.60 2,008 543.20 817.99 262.10 357.89 86.36 151.50 153.50 140.51 293.43
-31.44 / -7.10% -24.34 / -1.20% -19.04 / -3.39% -18.01 / -2.15% -10.90 / -3.99% -7.74 / -2.12% -7.33 / -7.82% -6.60 / -4.17% -6.26 / -3.92% -5.99 / -4.09% -5.77 / -1.93%
Most Declined Credit Acceptance Corp. Booking Holdings Inc. Equinix Inc. Atrion Corp. Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. MarketAxess Holdings Inc. Kinsale Capital Group Inc. Investors Title Co. Sanderson Farms Inc. Roku Inc. Cl A Biogen Inc.
FINANCE, BUSINESS & LEGAL ASK THE EXPERT Peter Loveday
Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com
Euro EUR/GBP: Down from £0.89 to £0.86 EUR/USD: Up from $1.09 to $1.10 Trade in the euro was mixed in October as positive Brexit news clashed with persistently gloomy data and fears of a looming reces sion in Germany. The tone of Eurozone data has remained overwhelmingly nega tive over the past couple of months, with lacklustre inflation and PMI figures applying pressure to the single currency. However, in taking some cues from Brexit in October the euro was still able to eke out some modest support, with hopes that the UK would avoid a nodeal sce nario buoying EUR sentiment. We expect the single currency to follow a similar trend through November, with confirmation that
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Currency outlook: Pound surges on Brexit progress, US dollar slumps
BREXIT JITTERS: Driving GBP exchange rates to new multi-year lows. Germany entered a recession in the third quarter being offset by lingering Brexit optimism. Pound GBP/EUR: Up from €1.12 to €1.15 GBP/USD: Up from $1.22 to $1.28
October was dominated by a dramatic jump in the pound, with the currency roaring back to life as a result of positive progress in Brexit. This came as Boris Johnson miraculously managed to secure a
new Brexit deal from the EU a surprising development given pre vious reports that talks were on the verge of collapse. However, Johnson has strug gled to get his new deal over the finishing line, with the PM forced to request another Brexit exten sion after he failed to get MPs to back the deal. Sterling stalled in the latter half of the month as a result. Looking ahead, with Brexit de layed but unresolved and the threat of a general election loom ing, it looks like we’re all set for another period of uncertainty. This may take its toll on the pound through the remainder of 2019. US Dollar USD/GBP: Down from £0.81 to £0.77
USD/EUR: Down from €0.91 to €0.90 The US dollar was charac terised by broad weakness over the past month as a riskon mood prevailed, limiting demand for the safehaven ‘Greenback.’ This came amidst positive Brexit headlines and USChina trade optimism, with the two powers coming close to finalising a preliminary trade deal. However, the US dollar also faced pressure on the domestic front, with a sharp slowdown in the US manufacturing sector firming expectations of an Octo ber rate cut from the Federal Re serve. Going forward, the US dollar will face further pressure in the coming weeks if US data contin ues to print poorly.
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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT WELL, here we go again. Back on the ‘campaign trail’! Dontcha just wish they were all back on the ‘Old Chisolm Trail’ and disappearing over the horizon - forever? They are all liars, generally by blatant omis sion. One truth you can be assured of is that when you hear a politician tell you something has been made ‘absolutely clear,’ you can bet your bottom dollar it’s about as clear as a pea soup’er at midnight. No, the only clarity to emerge from this lot is that they are a bunch of selfindulgent, incom petent, immature con merchants, interested in nothing further than the preservation of their own utterly worthless skins and unworthy to even represent a flagpole leave alone the flags that adorn them. Come back Mr Fawkes, all is forgiven. To think in days of yore we actually looked up to this rabble, believing they were the undis putable champions of our once great country? How blindly we followed their decisions and ‘leadership’ and were utterly convinced that mere mortals like us could never hope to under stand the workings of ‘The House’ with its proud history and pomp, which has endured over hundreds of years.
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FEATURE
Oh for a Winston
POLITICIANS: Terrified of standing up to political correctness and cultural threats.
Well we do now. Our present day politicians are all a bunch of disgraceful juvenile cess pit dwellers. They are in fact the traitorous and highly dangerous ‘enemy within.’ Most of them would rather side with our opponents than risk losing their privileged positions or a few votes. They are terrified of standing up to the politi
cal correctness, cultural threats and the ever in creasing denial of freedom of speech, which threatens to stifle today’s ingenious GB citizens. As far as this ol’ boy is concerned I’ve never ac tually respected any of them. Consequently I’ve never voted in my life. Only this week there was yet another exam
ple of their incompetence and arrogant under estimation of our intelligence. The Labour con tingency has been ranting on about lowering the voting age to 16. This is of course a blatant effort to gain votes from naive youngsters who have never lived under the left, are impressed by Corbyn’s rhetoric and promises of free hand outs and consequently a mite easier to con than many of their adult compatriots. ‘Young people of today are perfectly capable of making deci sions and taking actions that may affect their fu ture’, the left blathers on. They are of course the same lot who are try ing to return the Daesh bride Shamima Begum to the UK, because she was ‘too young to know what she was doing!’ Get my drift? Nope. Sorry folks, you simply can’t trust, or believe anything that any of them say. Even the so called ‘deal’ that Johnson keeps on about still leaves us firmly entwined with his power mad fellow cronies across the channel. If I were to vote at all it would be for The Brexit Party. Problem is that could put Corbyn and Di ana Abbott in Number 10 (providing she can count that high!) Oh for a Winston in our hour of need! Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com
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UN INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH (UNITAR) IN MALAGA CONSULAR MATTERS IT has not passed unnoticed that Malaga has undergone a complete transformation in the last 20 years. The city has improved in many ways and its international projection is constantly increasing, as part of these changes, last year, UNITAR and the Malaga Council created an International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) based in Malaga at Casona del Parque; which was for many years the house where the garden er who cared for the botanical species that grow in the Parque de Malaga used to live. The objective of this learning centre is to offer support to the
UNITAR: Offering support to public representatives of the Mediterranean Riviera countries.
public representatives of the Mediterranean Riviera countries, and in this way contributing to each country’s cooperation and offering a wide range of learning opportunities, working towards knowledge sharing between the public offices and European lead ers in order to promote a more sustainable development of our cities. CIFAL was created with a vision to become an outstanding learning centre in the Mediterranean, where local, regional and national leaders are able to acquire the necessary knowledge needed to lay the foundations for sustainable development in their communities and so improve citizens’ quality of life. This learning course is not only directed to local and regional au thorities, but also focused on in
ternational bodies, private sectors and civilians so that sustainable development targets are achieved according to those set in the 2030 Agenda. The Consular corps in Malaga representing citizens of 43 differ ent nations and 40 per cent of the total provincial population, had to benefit from this development op portunity and some of us, Consuls of at least 15 countries, have de cided to attend this training course and in so doing, be aware of the needs and priorities of our region, addressing key points such as social integration, increasing the quality of life in our cities, and supporting coexistence, city gov ernance and city planning, with a strategic and sustainable develop ment and tourism plan, whilst im plementing the targets laid down in the 2030 Agenda.
Marisa Moreno Castillo • Consul of Denmark • Lawyer at www.justlaw.es • info@justlaw.es • Tel. 952 66 60 45 - 336 373 535
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Across 1 Some academic once denied a grant (7) 5 Greek character put duck on Titanic (5) 8 Investigation for leading characters in Brief Encounter (5) 9 Holding office and smart about it (7) 10 A 'yes' might be awkward or straightforward (4) 11 Sign on in Bognor Regis? Terrific (8) 13 Anxious head of state raced off (6) 15 Attempt to sell part of a bicycle, by the sound of it (6) 18 One who grows red with anger, perhaps (8) 19 Part of a lock, part with a spring (4) 22 Leave a musical group and have no comeback (7) 23 Poet university engaged in a study (5) 24 Detective in the presence of monarch put off (5) 25 Bee is back in, for example, to surround the enemy (7) Down 1 Little money for the police? (7) 2 A small number gives the thumbs up to recesses (5) 3 They see eastern agreement (4) 4 Christian celebration confused Teresa (6) 5 Not one of the favourites is rude to management (8) 6 Former lover is the first journalist to
have had a life (7) 7 Argue about something boring (5) 12 Guardian editor returned with electric guitar (8) 14 Side by side bar changed direction (7)
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16 Wide area of river contained vessels (7) 17 A point for the writer (3,3) 18 Watch a drug transaction (5) 20 Join the French, become confused! (5) 21 Old horses and badgers (4)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 6 represents H and 15 represents V, so fill in H every time the figure 6 appears and V every time the figure 15 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 Hold back to a later time (5) 4 Be boastful (4) 7/18 Practice session (3,3) 8 Strong and sharp (7) 9 Arrange in order (4) 10 Motley fool (6) 12 Small sofa (6) 14 Footwear (4) 17 Look closely at (7) 18 See 7 19 Short-lived crazes (4) 20 Burn superficially or lightly (5)
English - Spanish
Across 1 Posavasos (4,3) 5 False (5) 8 Tercero (5) 9 Aeropuerto (7) 10 Choose (5) 11 Espina (de rosal) (5) 12 Buttocks (6) 14 To avoid (6) 18 Pisos (5) 20 Escritorios (muebles) (5) 22 Rayo de sol (7) 23 Goodbye (5) 24 Deaf (5) 25 Patinete (7)
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE
Down 2 Theatre lobby (5) 3 Ready for harvest (4) 4 Explosive firework (6) 5 Watchful (5) 6 Large primitive fish yielding caviar (8) 7 Great and sudden misfortune (8) 11 Exceptional creative ability (6) 13 Jewelled headdress (5) 15 Long-necked wading bird (5) 16 State of confusion and disorderliness (4)
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Down 1 Entre (7) 2 Exilio (5) 3 Godmother (7) 4 Viajar (6) 5 Primero (5) 6 Tener cuidado (4,3) 7 A menudo (5) 13 Principante (aprendiz) (7) 15 Glance (at object) (7) 16 Ticket collector (7) 17 Also (6) 18 Puños (5) 19 Floor (of room) (5) 21 Santo (5)
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YOUR STARS FOR NEXT 7 DAYS
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Cast your net wide this week and be prepared to take advantage of a state of freedom. With high energy and an expansive mind, you are in a good position. Avoid being thrown out of kilter by activities around you. It may be difficult to make real progress at times but that does not mean you are unable to plan.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) As the moon shines on you, it is almost possible to feel the light. After a few recent hiccups it is now possible to get down to achieving your heart's desire. Whether that is what you will want at the end of the day is neither here nor there.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There will be good news regarding an application or legal document. Following on from that your finances take a turn for the better and this could be long term. Having extra cash is great, but be wary of someone who would like to part you from it. At the weekend, events take a romantic turn but timing may be bad owing to other commitments.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Although you feel more in control as the week comes to an end, do not make the mistake of counting your chickens before they are hatched. If you do, you could end up with egg on your face.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21)
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Having been given a chance to take responsibility at the beginning of the month, you are determined to do your best. Certainly, it is a time to concentrate on any business matters which need attention.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) A great light shines on your romantic life. Whether it is meeting up with old chums or a new date, there is electricity in the air for you. Equally, a business coupling is particularly fruitful and you count your blessings to have gone down a particular path.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) The usually flamboyant attitude which is yours at this time of the year is now subdued, but this will not last for too much longer and soon things will be back to normal. You will be looking to spice up your romantic life and your partner will be only too willing to go along with your suggestions.
LOTTERY UK NATIONAL LOTTERY Saturday November 2
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
IRISH LOTTO
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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Your mind is sharp and it is easy to spot problems before they arise. Some dispute regarding a trip is disappointing. However, you are not able to please everyone in this instance.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your love life is highlighted and, although you may be suspicious of your good luck, this is a new phase. Whereas before you had some reason to mistrust you are now able to have confidence. It is a great time to progress your inclinations on the romantic front.
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EURO MILLIONS Tuesday October 29
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EL MILLON: XVF84532
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JOKER: 4 305 608 5
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JOKER: 0 880 983 EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA Sunday November 3
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How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case T) 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: 13 Good: 18 Very good: 26 Excellent: 33
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION agar area aria aver gear grit raga rage rata rate rave rite rive tare tart tear tier tire trig vert atria attar avert giver grate grave great irate raita rivet tater tetra tiara tiger titer titre trait trave treat trite attire gaiter ravage target triage trivet regatta variate virgate GRAVITATE
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS
QUICK Across: 1 Casual, 4 Bass, 8 Shark, 9 Agree, 10 Decelerate, 13 Anticipate, 17 Brass, 18 False, 19 Rent, 20 Drench.
Down: LA PRIMITIVA
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Expectations are high. With energy peaking early on, projects gain momentum and there are early results. A suggestion made to a loved one some time ago is now acceptable and there could be some excitement. Rather than setting down hard-and-fast plans, it may be better to be flexible.
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.
Saturday November 2
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) There is a lot going on and sometimes you need to take a step back. A feeling that you have covered some ground before is not unfounded. However, there are certain aspects of your life which need to be revisited. Only in this way are you able to see the real progress that has been made.
BONUS BALL
Sudoku
40
Saturday November 2
Colleagues are far from helpful at the moment and you may even feel that matters are going backwards. It may be necessary to move away and leave them to haggle among themselves. Perhaps later you may step in and take control of the confusion. If your business life is far from good then it is more than balanced by harmony at home.
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
1 Cuss, 2 Scare, 3/18 Ask for, 5 Aorta, 6 Sweden, 7 Make-up, 11 Excess, 12 Barber, 14 Train, 15 Talon, 16 Mesh.
CRYPTIC Across: 1 Special, 5 Sheer, 8 Anvil, 9 Transit, 10 Portion, 11 Tenor, 12 Rally, 14 Ashen, 19 Areas, 21 Amiable, 23 Imitate, 24 Point, 25 Grace, 26 Striker.
Down: 1 Stamps, 2 Elver, 3 Ill will, 4 Latent, 5 Smart, 6 Essence, 7 Retire, 13 America, 15 Skipper, 16 Daring, 17 Caters, 18 Better, 20 Stale, 22 Brisk.
ENGLISH-SPANISH Down:
Across: 1 Turkeys, 5 Wants, 8 Rogue, 9 Lie down, 10 Elogiar, 11 Silla, 12 Manga, 14 Ocaso, 19 Reach, 21 Apestar, 23 Dirtier, 24 Count, 25 Early, 26 Toaster.
1 Torneo, 2 Regio, 3 Evening, 4 Salero, 5 Weeds, 6 Noodles, 7 Sendas, 13 Agarrar, 15 Ciencia, 16 Cradle, 17 Carrot, 18 Brotar, 20 Hairy, 22 Trust.
CODE BREAKER
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THURSDAY - 7 NOVEMBER
10:15am For Love or Money 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Claimed and Shamed 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One; Weather 2:30pm BBC London News; Weather 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Headhunters 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 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 Inside the Supermarket 10:00pm The Met: Policing London 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm Regional News and Weather
6:05am Judge Rinder 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am Judge Rinder 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm Tenable 4:59pm ITV London Weather 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Tonight 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Charles: 50 Years a Prince 11:00pmITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pmITV News London 11:45pmExposure
9:00am Antiques Roadshow 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pmBBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm Yes Chef 2:45pm Street Auction 3:15pm Coast and Country Auctions 4:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 5:00pm Chase the Case 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Strictly: It Takes Two 8:00pm MOTDx 8:30pm Saving Lives at Sea 9:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00pmGiri/Haji 11:00pmLater - with Jools Holland 11:30pmNewsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am A Dangerous Dynasty: House of Assad 1:15am Abused By The Police 2:05am Home is Where the Art is
8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1988 9:00pm London Calling: Cold War Letters 10:00pm The Fall of the Berlin Wall with John Simpson 11:00pm The Secret Life of the Berlin Wall 12:30am Storyville 1:40am Top of the Pops: 1988 2:10am Africa's Great Civilisations 3:05am Africa's Great Civilisations 4:00am London Calling: Cold War Letters
7:45am You've Been Framed! 8:10am Dinner Date 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:25am Superstore 11:50am Superstore 12:15pm Dress to Impress 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:50pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:45pm Supermarket Sweep 4:50pm Dinner Date 5:50pm Dress to Impress 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Supermarket Sweep 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Family Guy 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Family Guy
3:30am Teleshopping 7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Classic Emmerdale 8:25am Classic Emmerdale 8:50am Heartbeat 9:55am On the Buses 10:30am On the Buses 11:00am Man About the House 11:35am 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 Agatha Christie's Poirot 9:00pm Lewis 11:00pmLaw & Order: UK 12:00am Law & Order: UK 1:05am Inspector Morse 3:10am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping
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FRIDAY - 8 NOVEMBER
9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:40am Frasier 10:10am Frasier 10:40am Frasier 11:10am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05pm Undercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Couples Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm Escape to the Chateau: DIY 6:00pm Junior Bake Off 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm Rory Peck Awards 9:00pm The Secret Life of the Zoo 10:00pm The Accident 11:00pm The End of the ****ing World 11:30pm The End of the ****ing World 12:05am 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
9:25am Becca's Bunch 9:45am Little Princess 10:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pmCasualty 24/7 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Home for Christmas Day 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 British Airways: 100 Years in the Sky 9:00pm How to Lose a Stone in a Month 10:00pmRich House, Poor House 11:00pmPosh Hotels with Sally & Nigel 12:05am How the Other Half Lives
12:45pmCaught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One; Weather 2:30pm BBC London News; Weather 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Headhunters 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six; Weather 7:30pm BBC London News; Weather 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm Still Open All Hours 9:30pm EastEnders 10:00pmHave I Got News for You 10:30pmWould I Lie to You? 11:00pmBBC News at Ten 11:25pmRegional News and Weather 11:30pmWeather 11:35pmThe Graham Norton Show
7:30am For Love or Money 8:15am Bargain Hunt 9:00am Gardeners' World 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm Yes Chef 2:45pm Street Auction 3:15pm Coast and Country Auctions 4:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 5:00pm Chase the Case 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Strictly: It Takes Two 8:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 8:30pm Match of the Day Live: The FA Cup 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm Newsnight 12:00am Weather 12:05am Later - with Jools Holland 1:10am Kings of Curry
8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1988 9:00pm It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC 10:00pm Top of the Pops: 1988 10:30pm The Beatles: Made on Merseyside 11:50pm Forever Young How Rock 'n' Roll Grew Up 12:55am Tom Jones at the BBC 1:50am Top of the Pops: 1988 2:20am It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC 3:20am The Beatles: Made on Merseyside
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The strangest thing... MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION Views of a Grumpy Old Man I WAS in the UK last week and, once again, was reminded why I love living here! Hour journeys taking two and a half hours because the M25 was practi cally redundant just after the ribbon cutting ceremony. A simple cup of cof fee costing more than a meal here. OK maybe that’s a slight exaggeration but £6 for two coffees is almost the price of a menu del dia. Oh and the weather was, well, English. I went to a couple of places to eat. Nando’s was one where I actually like the food and, like many, they have free WiFI. But, before you can use their WiFi you have to give them shedloads of in formation and agree to their terms which, to be honest, I can’t be arsed to read. So, after going through that I log on successfully, but the signal is so weak that I can’t even check my email. All I get is the spinning ‘I’m really try ing’ wheel. So now I go back to 4G and as soon as I turn oFf the Nando’s WiFi
the first email I get is from them! An email I couldn’t even receive whilst us ing their WiFi! This email tells me that I’m now just one click from activating my Nando’s account. I don’t want a Nando’s account thank you. I’m not clicking anything. It also informs me the benefits of said account is I can order online for delivery. Surely it will be cold by the time it gets to Spain! And here is the best bit I can con nect to their WiFi whenever I fancy ex cept I can’t because the signal is crap!!! Another thing I noticed in a few places is how waiters, in particular, re act when you are paying with a credit card. They give you the machine and then the strangest thing happens when they ask you to put in your pin number. If they are sort of standing in the vicinity of the machine it almost looks like we are about to play a game of hide and seek. In one place I thought he was going to pull out a blindfold to cover his eyes. It’s hard to explain, but next time you pay a bill at a restaurant table, watch how your server reacts when you go to enter your pin number. It’s hilari ous! I think the next time it happens I’m going to put the tablecloth over my head and the machine!
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CULTURE LINK: This bridge in Girona was built by Gustav Eiffel just before he built the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Full of charm A HUB of Catalan culture in its own right, Girona is packed to the brim with museums, galleries and stunning buildings. The his toric centre built by the city’s abundant wealth dur ing medieval times has been well preserved over the centuries, surviving wars, sieges and revolu tions. The best way to see the city is to take a walk along
the medieval walls, known as the Passeig de la Muralla, that border the city centre and offer great views. Girona has one of the best preserved Jewish quar ters in all of Europe called El Call, which is a maze of nar row, cobbled streets that look just how they would have 500 years ago when the Jewish population occu pied this area of the city. Another highlight that
should not be missed is Girona Cathedral, which has a picturesque long staircase leading to the entrance that was used as a location to film Game of Thrones. The city has its own small airport, but there is also a highspeed train service that links Girona to the Catalan capital of Barcelona, so it makes a perfect destination for a quick day trip.
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MEAT FREE ESCHEWING meat on moral grounds is 100 per cent applaudable as most of the animals we eat today live in misery and die miserably so we can pick up bargains in supermarkets. That’s one thing, and I admire the vegetari ans who shun bacon sandwiches surely one of life’s greatest culinary inventions because they don’t want Piglet or Babe on their con sciences. Nevertheless, the fact remains that we are omnivores with bodies and innards designed to eat a little bit of everything, which brings me to vegans. My vegetarian friends are all normal, but the vegans verge on the hysteri cal and accusatory. Imagine my pleasure, then, on reading recently that vegans are prone to depression and wait for it cannabis. Says it all, as far as I’m concerned but at least they can smoke it or make bis cuits with it safe in the knowledge that no an imals were involved in its production. Stephanie Maxwell
Over indulgence I READ in the Euro Weekly News not long ago that the Benidorm fiestas organisers want to shorten the route for ‘peñas’ clubs’ pa rade on the first day. Most are tipsy before the parade starts and blind drunk by the time it finishes, it seemed from the article. I have lived for many years in the Mari na Baja although not in Benidorm and from what I have seen, rowdiness and overindulgence in alcohol are fiestas req uisites. It is usually goodhumoured and in all my time here, I haven’t seen conflict or anything approaching a fight. The piece you printed came to mind on reading about a drunken British cou ple tussling and punching each other on the Alicante airport shuttle bus taking them to the terminal.bThe locals here might occasionally drink too much but they just get merrier, not like the British and northern Europeans who get morose and then aggressive. Lyn Wright
Save the Mar Menor POLLUTION is something that never seems too far from the headlines. While much has been done, the ongo
BACON SARNIE: A favourite with most omnivores. ing disaster that is the Mar Menor shows just how much remains to do before we can live in a clean world that respects the environ ment and the wildlife that shares it with us. For those who don’t know, a couple of weeks ago a ‘hypoxia’ event occurred. In sim ple terms, the water of the lagoon (Editor’s note: the Mar Menor is off the coast of Mur cia) ran out of oxygen. The result was a dev astating loss of wildlife.
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Literally tons of fish and marine life died and covered the beaches, as well as further polluting the waters. We are in danger of turning it into a dead sea unless something is done quickly. Sewage systems need to be im proved. Farmers should be banned from us ing slurry and other fertilisers. I think Spanish authorities are now realis ing this. I wish they’d take measures now. David Andrews, Murcia
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Drag the owner for eight kms tied to a bike. Jill Britten
HYDRAULIC fracturing - commonly known as fracking - has recently come under the spotlight after the government halted the activity in the UK. This technique has been the subject of controversy for many years. Scientists and ecologists alike believe fracking to be highly polluting and dangerous for society and the environment. To be aware of the risks, it’s important to understand how the process works. Fracking begins with drilling down into the earth and injecting fluids at a very high pressure. The liquid is primarily water but it also contains sand, chemicals and thickening agents. This fluid creates cracks in the deep-rock formations and natural gas will flow freely, allowing companies to collect it. Natural gas helps reduce greenhouse gasses as it replaces coal and burns cleaner, emitting only half as much carbon dioxide. However, experts believe this benefit is outweighed by the environmental impacts of the activity. The main problem is the contamination of surface and underground water with chemicals scientists believe to be carcinogenic. Increased earthquakes are another by-product and, in the UK, multiple earth tremors were triggered, finally causing work to halt. In Spain, the practice is mostly prohibited and in 2016, the five companies with licences gave them up freely. In the UK, the practice has now been prohibited after £32 million was spent with no energy in return.
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I think a fitting punishment for this mon ster would have been to tie him to a mo torbike naked and dragged him round at high speed until he died. THAT would have been justice for this poor, beautiful animal. Karen Merry How awful. How can somebody be so cruel. Maybe in next life it might happen to them. Ann Gleeson
As well as the prison sentence, he should be castrated. Len Chance
Man sentenced to 12 years after rape of minor
No amount of time will ever heal the hurt he has done. Vile man! Pauline Sargeson
Fourteen years plus castration with piano wire I think is fairer! Michelle Johnstone
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Outrage as Barcelona rape gang cleared People saying it’s a messy case... nothing messy at all it’s a clear cut rape... no con sent given means rape!!! Unless you’re in Spain and it’s just fkd up. Wendy Graham Sounds like the Spanish judicial system is on a par with the UK judicial system? George Cormack Regardless of if she was unconscious, she’s underage, therefore it’s STATUTORY RAPE... Those judges should be ashamed. Karon Coates
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Winter-proof skin AUTUMN has settled in, and after mak ing itself comfortable, it is finally bring ing colder temperatures. For many, the cooler temperature is a welcome relief to the blazing heat and humidity of the summer. But the biggest organ in the body the skin has already started getting goose bumps. Skin is our protection against external conditions and forms a protective barri er over the body’s surface. The epider mis is the outermost layer and makes sure to keep water in the body and in fectious germs from entering. Seasonal changes can irritate and ex acerbate existing skin conditions. A big percentage of the population is affected by some type of skin ailment in varying degrees of severity. Wind and cold ag gravates dry and inflamed skin. Existing conditions can react badly to changes in routine, for example, more layers of clothing and temperature variations from outdoors to indoors. For people who experience rosacea, the summer months can be a bad time of year. On the other hand, a wintery cli
mate can be problematic for eczema, psoriasis and acne. Even people with a healthy dermis will notice red cheeks, taut skin and cracked lips. People with preexisting problems will often experi ence flareups. Cold temperatures make the skin’s pores tighter and reduces blood circula tion, thus diminishing natural oils known as sebum. Sebum is essential in forming a protective layer and traps moisture to avoid the skin from drying out. Consequences of less sebum are seen by acne sufferers; whose skin depends on the substance to block the entry of bacteria in pores. During the winter, bacteria penetrates pores easily and can result in outbreaks. Patients who have to deal with eczema, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis generally complain about increased irritation, flaky skin and inflammation. Although the effects of winter cannot be completely avoided, experts do rec ommend following a series of habits that can benefit the skin. An important thing to avoid is scald
ing hot baths and showers as the heat strips the skin of its natural oils. A short er and cooler shower will help and using a moisturising cream straight afterwards is a must. Exposure to hot environments such as airconditioned cars or rooms with dry air can further de hydrate the epidermis. A conscious effort should be made to drink plenty of water and supplement ing diet with Omega 3 and 6 oils can reduce inflammation. Cosying up to the radiator or fireplace will al so cause dryness, a humidifier will combat this and add moisture to the home. A few other tips to fight the frost include picking a sooth ing lip balm, ditching irri tating clothing and always wearing gloves to pro tect hands. Washing up gloves are again advised when touch ing chemicals or grease.
WINTER SKIN: Protect yourself against the frost.
Hormonal balance in danger IN a world of increasing harm ful substances and plastic waste, it is important to be aware of endocrine disruptors. These disruptors are chemicals that can interfere with the body’s hormonal balance. At certain doses they can cause very grave illnesses and conse quences on an otherwise healthy person. Ailments can include infertility, cancer, thy roid problems, loss of memory, autism, diabetes and obesity. The danger with endocrine disruptors is that we are con stantly surrounded by them. Chemicals in common house hold objects contain the dan gerous substances. One of the most studied disruptors is Bisphenol A or BPA. It can be found in plastic bottles, food containers, fragrances, cleaning products, DVDs, the lining of
food cans, receipts and toys, among others. The compound is the starting material for polycarbonate plas tics and in 2015 about four mil lion tonnes were produced, making it one of the most pro duced chemicals worldwide. BPA mimics oestrogen and has hormonelike properties. The use of this plastic has been studied after alarm was raised in the scientific world. The EU put in place regulations and banned its use in baby bottles, although the European Food Safety Authority has declared that the substance poses no threat to consumers of any age. However, many researchers continue to explain the risks as sociated with this endocrine dis ruptor and in 2017 the Euro pean Chemicals Agency announced that BPA should be
included as a substance of high concern. Babies and young chil dren could be among the most affected, as at this young age hormones play a big role in de velopment. Both female and male repro ductive systems suffer a big im pact with lower amounts of sperm and testosterone in men and early puberty and a reduc tion of fertility in women. In re spect to mental wellbeing and the brain, it could possibly cause anxiety, hyperactivity and ag gression as well as learning dis abilities. Higher quantities of BPA are associated to hypertension and heart illnesses. It can lead to an increase in weight and the ap pearance of Type II diabetes. Thyroid functions can also be af fected and prostate and breast cancer cases increase.
Endocrinologists are appeal ing to make use of caution and ask to progressively reduce these types of substances in consumer products until investi gations can offer definitive proof. The World Health Organisa tion has revealed there are more than 800 types, although the number could be higher. The association has named them as a global threat that needs to be carefully vigilated. Nicolás Olea, professor of medicine at Granada University, is one of the most knowledge able experts in the study of these chemicals. He maintains that scientific evidence of their negative impact is undeniable and overwhelming. He reiter ates that European control needs to be even stricter in the future.
HORMONE WORRY: Plastic bottles contain harmful chemicals.
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view of the results of her re cent Brazilian bum lift a move she told The Sun In line was a direct conse quence of her body dys morphia. She said that ‘I have tried to get my bum how I wanted but I never really got there so I saw this as an option.’ The 33 yearold opted for a clinic in Marbella six weeks ago. The birthday girl’s celebra
GOLDEN GIRL: Bianca Gascoigne celebrated 33rd birthday in Marbella. tions will have been extra hap py after her former footballer father was recently cleared of sexually assaulting a woman on a Durham train in August 2018.
Reality betrayal FORMER TOWIE cast member Lauren Goodger was spotted soaking up the sun during a recent trip to Marbella. Lauren’s break comes amid reports she feels ‘betrayed and upset’ that her close friend Yas min Oukhellou had dated her criminal exflame Jake McLean. The reality star dated the jailbird between 2012 and 2016 and only discovered the secret
tryst after a girls’ holiday this summer. She is said to be heartbroken and trying to put on a brave face since finding out about the ro mance. Oukhellou chose not to confide in her friend about what had happened and after hearing through word of mouth, friends say Lauren can not see how she can ever be friends with Yazmin again.
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Sparkling red carpet CELEBRITIES dressed up and hit the town in Sevilla as the MTV EMAs kicked off. The Andalucian capital was the epicen tre of excitement as popstars and celebs walked the red car pet. Liam Gallagher collected his first ever Rock Icon award at the ceremony and true to form, thanked the show for recognising his brilliance. He gave a short speech and con gratulated Sevilla for being a lovely city, later closing the show with his new song and the Oasis hit Wonderwall. The show was hosted by American popstar Becky G and saw the likes of Nicole Scherzinger, Dua Lipa, Ma bel and Spanish singer Ros alía. US singer Halsey won the Best Pop award and Bil lie Eilish won the Best Song with her number one single Bad Guy. One Direction star Niall Horan also walked Sevilla’s red carpet, as did Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner RED CARPET: Celebrities took Georgina Rodriguez. over Sevilla. @nicolescherzinger Instagram
FAWLTY TOWERS THE unique Fawlty Towers themed dining experience returns this month to Torre del Mar. Diners will be able to once again experience the truly rude, crude and ultimately hilarious evening with the familiar faces of Basil, Sybil and Manuel providing a truly immersive experience while they serve up a threecourse meal. The ‘70 per cent’ impro vised show will last two hours and include hilarious scenes from your favourite episodes. The event will take place in Torre del Mar’s Salon del Mar restaurant on Friday November 15. Tickets are €40. For tickets please contact +34 852 644 952.
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GLAMOUR model Bianca Gas coigne shone as she showed off her incredible figure in a golden bikini during a week end of birthday celebrations in Marbella. Paul Gascoigne’s daughter mixed business with pleasure as she modelled the skimpy twopiece, pulling off numerous sultry poses in front of the cameras. At one point she gave the photographers a bird’s eye
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CELEBRATION: Hudson’s Bar in Torrox will be holding a celebration of Susannah’s life.
• TRIBUTE HUDSON’S Bar in Torrox will hold a special memorial dinner for one of Tails Tor rox’s longest standing members. The rescue dog charity has invited wellwishers to a celebration of Susannah’s
life on November 30. Susannah was a tireless campaigner for the charity and will be sorely missed by everyone in the communi ty. The event will take place at Hudson’s Bar on Paseo Maritimo in Torrox and will
• MALAGA LIGHTS THE Royal British Legion of Benajarafe and the AAR Local Neutering Group have organised a trip to visit the famous Mala ga Christmas lights. Visitors will be able to take in the magi cal spectacle of the Malaga Christmas lights, including the famous display on
begin at 7pm. With the permission of the bar owner, wellwishers have been asked that the floral tribute will be re placed by a donation collec tion for the dog charity, Tails Torrox.
Calle Larios. Pickups will take place at 5pm on De cember 4 in Rio Gordo and the trip costs €6 including transport. For anyone interested in coming along, for more information please contact Liz on +34 657 293 663 or see Sam at the Trapiche market.
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DAVID WORBOYS ONCE we retire, many of us cease worrying about how we are seen and evaluated by others. We can now substitute for our classdriven lifestyle a simpler one, with a few true friends and an end to mutual pointsscoring and namedropping. We can lis ten to those boasting about their perceived successes, their pos sessions, their travels, without the need to compete or retaliate. This is the true point of the third age. With the dreams of childhood and the stresses of adulthood be hind us, we have reached the age of enlightenment. Retirement affords the ideal opportunity to bring our life pur pose into perspective. Keeping up appearances is no longer rele vant as we are now free to adopt our own standards. In the corpo rate world, battling, often under stress and often for survival, there is a code to follow. Many executives are acting a
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RETIREMENT FEELING GRATITUDE: With healthy nutrition and plenty of sunshine, what more would I need?
part in meetings and in their rela tionships with colleagues. A simi lar situation exists in most work ing environments the factory, the shop, the hotel, the garden centre. In retirement, we begin to judge people by their generos ity and understanding rather than by their possessions, knowl edge and experiences. However, we are only truly free when we are unaffected by the ten dency of others to flaunt their per
ceived advantages. Once we can simply observe from a distance their attempts to impress, we have truly retired from the race. I feel gratitude that I have all I need now. I have an apartment on the Mediterranean, a small car, some books and CDs. I also have my family and a few friends. With healthy nutrition, regular exercise, quality sleep and plenty of sunshine, what more would I need? And then there are the
mountains, the coastline, the meadows and the forests. We have access to the colour ful flowers, the birdsong, the sunrises and the sound of the waves. The orchards and planta tions, blessed by the sunshine, sea breezes, mountain air and oc casional heavy rain, offer a wide variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, spices, seeds and nuts. For fruit alone, depending on the season, there are cherries
Flagship of the Skies NICK HORNE’S Rich Pick
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and figs, oranges and lemons, pomegranates and cherimoyas, mangoes and bananas, tomatoes and avocados. What else do we need? Tragically, billions of our fellow humans cannot even imag ine such blessings; not merely those in Russian prisons, Zimbab wean hospitals and Libyan deten tion centres. Victims of persecu tion, torture subjugation and famine are denied any concept of freedom from suffering. Then there are the homeless, those with abusive partners or neighbours from hell, the weak, the poor, the disabled and the victims of natural disasters. It is against this background that pet ty pointscoring seems most meaningless. Retirement affords the time to reflect on the lives lost or dam aged, resulting from these events and situations. Many lives could be saved or improved if more of us show consideration for our fel low beings.
1. Gulfstream G700 the Industry’s New Flagship is launched. 2. Gulfstream G700 Ultra-galley. 3. Gulfstream introduces the All-New Gulfstream G700. 4. The Gulfstream G700 on the ground.
Freelance correspondent, London, England 3. OCTOBER and at the air show promoted as the biggest business aviation show in the world Gulfstream added to its fleet of six private and business jet models with the presentation of the allnew G700 at the NBAABACE air show in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The launch of the G700 is certainly an event as is the NBAABACE which over three days attract ed some 23,000 aviation professionals from all over the world. Gulfstream’s G700 will carry up to 19 passengers and sleep 10. In daylight pas sengers will be able to view the world through one of 20 panoramic oval windows, flying at an altitude of 15,545 metres [51,000 feet], a com mercial airliner will fly at a far lower altitude in fact and have a cabin pressure far low than the G700. Passengers in the G700 will experience at 15,545 metres a cabin pressure equivalent to 1,478. Besides the lowest cabin altitude the cab in is ‘whisperquiet’ and filled with fresh air. The lighting on board is also designed to promote a healthy experience with the lighting system that mimics the circadian rhythm from sunrise to
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sunset, further enhancing the flight experience. Leaving aside the flight deck, and concentrat ing on the cabin the G700 boats the tallest, widest and longest cabin in the industry. With up to five living areas, option an ultra galley with a passenger lounge or a crew compartment, a six place dining room that doubles up as a confer ence room, even a master suite with ensuite bathroom and shower, two windows and even a wardrobe. Gulfstream would and do argue that
the G700 is the new Gulf stream Flagship perhaps also of the industry. Gulfstream has built 2,850 jets since the company was founded in 1957, supported globally with specialised avi ation engineers focused on keeping the air frames flying, on demand. At that time named the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Co, the first Gulfstream design was so named because so many of the Grumman executives holidayed in Florida where the oceanic Gulf Stream flows northward along the coast before heading off across the Atlantic to warm the shores of north west Europe. Many a Gulfstream is in the service of heads of state as well as being configured for special missions such as medical evacuation and
high altitude at mospheric research. Almost 200 Gulfstream air craft serve governments in nearly 40 countries around the world. The G700 has a maximum range of 7,500 nautical miles or 13,800 kilome tres, truly a global reach. Fly from London to Las Vegas at Mach 0.925 close to the speed of sound. Gulfstream have stuck with their known strengths found within the Gulfstream fleet; ul tra long range high speed and performance combined with flight deck innovation and a cab in which offers customers an unprecedented ex perience. With a reported price tag of US$75 million each; deliveries start in 2022. Nick Horne, London, England.
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A Bunch of Work-Shy Snowflakes 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
MILLENIALS (those born between 1980 and the mid-1990s and who, from next year, are expected to be the dominant age sector in the global workforce for the first time), are reportedly fuelling a crisis in the workplace. Young employees flit from company to company, unwilling to stay in any job that doesn’t meet their expectations. Like the NHS and police work, for example. Police forces preparing for the govern ment’s ambitious recruitment drive have identified a formidable challenge in hiring millennials. Today’s recruits seem to have been ‘wrapped in cotton wool,’ are rou tinely ‘shocked’ that police officers are ex pected to work nights and weekends, and ‘do not like confrontation.’ For some, this is ‘Generation Entitle ment.’ For others, millenials are simply re sponding to the world they were born in
MILLENIALS: Desire a better work/life balance and training. to: one of peace and prosperity. They seem to have it all a better work/life bal ance and training, for instance and there are no rules of how to deal with it be cause, basically, we’ve never been here before. Most notable among millenials is the shift from a desire for ‘things’ to a desire for ‘experiences.’ But whether it’s social media, the selfie craze, influencers or the inability to stick with one job for more than five minutes, what you end up with is a generation that is constantly seeking to add experiences, apparently without much regard to which have value and which don’t. You don’t gain ‘experiences’ by taking the same damn shot as every body else has taken of Mykonos or the Grand Canyon through the lens of a phone (though they think you do).
LETTERS FROM CANARIES By Barbara Belt barbarabelt@gmail.com DEAR reader, I trust all’s well with you, despite the floods? Since my last letter, I’ve been to Brexitchoked England and a People’s Vote march in London to try to get a handle on this important, but apparently intractable, situation. The march took place on what tabloids called Super Saturday. It was the first Commons Saturday sitting since the April ‘82 Falklands crisis.The politicians were inside, voting on the Let win Amendment (blocking Johnson’s attempt to get MPs to fast-track his deal). ‘Four hours isn’t enough to scrutinize the most significant... legislation in a generation’ reasoned Letwin, while the million or so outside shouted support for both the amendment and another people’s vote. They were loud enough to be heard inside. I know because Conservatives Michael Heseltine and Dominic Grieve, Labour’s Hilary Benn and Keir Starmer, together with MPs from a wide political spectrum, came out, told us so and thanked the crowd for their support. The amendment had been passed by 322 to 306 votes. The same night, Johnson sent an unsigned letter to the EU asking for an extension, together with two unofficial, signed notes saying an ex-
Fundamentally, the desire for a better work/life balance and training is sound and works for whatever generation we’re talking about. But ultimately, for some jobs, we need people dedicated to their vocation, who are willing to see past crea ture comforts because they want to do what they think is right, even if it means personal hardship. Perhaps there’s a lack of that going around in this Brexit/Trump era, and it’s not just confined to the millennials... Nora Johnson’s crime thrillers ‘Betray al,’ ‘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 online as ebook, ibook, paperback & audiobook. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.
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Northern soul TUCKED away in one of Spain’s most unexplored corners is Oviedo, the bourgeois capital of As turias. This bustling me tropolis has always been relatively wealthy, so of ten stands in sharp con trast to the rest of the re gion. Perched between the Cantabrian Mountains and the Bay of Biscay, Oviedo is a town that has managed to perfectly balance the best ele ments of its past and pre sent. Take a quick stroll around the town centre and you’re met with q u a i n t m e d i e v a l b u i l d ings in the old town, ele gantly offset by vibrant shopping quarters and preened parks in the
more modern quarters. Oviedo is also home to three churches that could easily be ranked among the best in Spain. All were built around the first half of the ninth century, when the region of Asturias was almost desolate and only be came part of Spain after it was conquered by the Christians. The stunning Cathedral of San Salvador takes pride of place in the town centre, while the picturesque churches of San Miguel de Lillo and Santa Maria del Naranco are located on hills on the outskirts of the town, but a regular bus service can take you to them both.
How you feel about it? in fairly derogatory terms on BBC news. Next day, the media trashed the truth again after an interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who revealed that being hounded by the press made life difficult (M) and brotherly ties were as solid as ever, but the working relationship
LONDON MARCH: Took place on what the tabloids called Super Saturday. tension was a bad idea! And so on. There have been numerous twists and turns since. There’ll be more. Thankfully, I’m not in the UK to hear about them and I rarely read the English press anyway as it gives me the creeps. The recent visit reinforced this: I was at a march of over a million people of diverse political persuasions, ages and backgrounds who expressed their desire for another people’s vote on Brexit which seemed logical,
given the tortuous mess their elected politicians are making of it all. It was an extraordinarily peaceful affair, but, according to the tabloids: ‘...Brexit tension threatened to boil over today as Remain activists on the People’s March clashed with a Leave counter protest.’ Other tabloids minimised diversity: ‘...middle class protesters with Waitrose picnics’; the number of attendees: ‘… hundreds turn out in London,’ and so on, and the march was mentioned
had changed (H). This morphed, astonishingly and immediately, into the BBC news headline ‘Rift between Princes’ and has since fuelled endless over the top, negative press attention. Who knows where all this muddle and sensationalism will lead, but the short story of where it leaves my family and I is that we’re applying for Spanish nationality. My kids, grandkids and life are happy here on this small Canary Island. We lived here legally as EU resident Brits before, but the future’s now uncertain. We didn’t move the goal posts. Like 700,000 other Brits living abroad, we of course weren’t even allowed to vote in a referendum that would possibly change our lives. How you feel about it? I’d love to know.
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IN the centre of Benidorm’s Old Town is a hugely popular waffle shop. Large crowds gather round it clutching fabulous gofres covered with chocolate or hazelnut spreads and cream. LOTS of cream! I give it a wide berth because a while back a guy stepped away from the counter and walked straight into me. I glanced down and saw his waffle firmly stuck to the front of my shirt. I accepted his profuse apology, but was not best pleased at having to go home to change. Not far from Gofres Manneken Pis is a food outlet which attracts even bigger crowds who mill about shoving enormous slices of pizza into their gobs. I avoid this area too as a precaution against a repeat food collision. Now call me oldfashioned but I have a strong dislike of people who eat on the hoof. It was drummed into me as a kid by my parents that one ate at home at a table.
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STREET CHOMPING: People eat in public everywhere. With a knife and fork. Eating in the street was considered the height of bad manners. Times have changed, but I’ve not. I cannot help being repulsed whenever I see people in streets chomping on burgers, kebabs or pizzas all the while spraying bits of food into the air as they jabber to their companions. Others share my distaste. On a
very popular website called Mumsnet (‘by parents for par ents’) I discovered a lively discus sion around this issue. But I was startled to read these words: ‘It’s a UK thing though isn’t it? I have lived in the UK, Spain, France, Italy and now Switzerland and it’s only in the UK that there seems to be a problem.’ What utter baloney! People eat
in public everywhere, and only this week I almost threw up on a crowded Benidorm bus as I watched identical twin sisters in their sixties tuck into a pizza the size of a ferris wheel and a bloody great tub of cold paella which gave off a nauseating aro ma of fish well past its sellby date. I actually had to get off two
stops before my destination to escape the stench. I was amazed that noone else on the bus bat ted an eyelid as the obese sisters, wearing matching outfits liberally sprinkled with rice and pizza crumbs, chowed down. This, I have to say, was the first time I’d ever seen people sit down to a full meal on a local bus. Sure, I’ve spotted folk snack on crisps and the like, and have no problem with that, particularly as the snackers invariably dispose of their wrappers responsibly. The same can’t be said of those who travel on UK buses. Passen gers there tend to treat buses like garbage trucks, and on my last visit to Brighton I slipped and fell when I stepped onto the remains of kebab dumped in the aisle. One comment on the Mumsnet thread struck a definite chord: ‘Eating is civilised by the ritual of sitting down, using nice plates, cutlery etc. It’s about the ritual as much as the food. When you de couple food from the rituals that accompany it you could just be any animal filling its face.’ I couldn’t have put it better myself.
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WITH DBX’s unveil drawing closer, Aston Martin’s first SUV has entered the closing stages of the most comprehensive test regime of any Aston Martin and the luxury British marque can now confirm the beating heart of the most versatile product in its illustrious history. With extensive everyday realworld driving and highperformance track evaluation taking place at locations worldwide including the brand’s two key engineering centres at Silverstone, UK and the Nürburgring, Germany Chief Engineer Matt Becker’s team have focused their development work to ensure the broad dynamic capability required of DBX. While conducting durability testing at the demanding Nürburgring race cir cuit, DBX has delivered cornering speeds on par with the brand’s most focused sports car Vantage, while achieving braking figures greater than the marque’s Super GT, DBS Superleg
NEAR COMPLETION: Aston Martin’s first SUV. gera. This brutal combination of perfor mance for an SUV has already seen As ton Martin’s engineering team regular ly achieve sub eightminute Nordschleife lap times during their reg
ular testing regime. DBX will feature a 4.0litre twintur bo V8, tuned to deliver the exhilaration of a modern GT. While recognisable from its application in the brand’s exist
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SEAT Tarraco ROAD TEST by Nick Fletcher T H E Ta r r a c o i s t h e l a t est SUV model in the S E AT r a n g e , a s p a cious family-orientated seven-seater competing for sales in one of the toughest sectors of the market. Yet the Spanish manufac turer part of the giant VWAudi Group need have no worries about making an impact, the Tar raco immediately impresses with its space, driving dynamics and high levels of standard equip ment. Prices start at €32,684 (£28,230) for entry versions which still have features such as seven seats, rear parking sen sors, alloy wheels, digital cock pit, cruise control and a touch screen infotainment unit with smartphone integration. In all there are four trim levels each adding more equipment. My midrange SE Technology version, priced at €35,954 (£31,055) adds various other fea tures including satnav, privacy glass, larger alloy wheels, en hanced connectivity and even aircraftstyle dropdown tables. Safety kit includes driveratten
LATEST SUV: Immediately impresses with its space.
Facts at a glance Model: SEAT Tarraco SE Technology Engine: 2.0 litre diesel Transmission: 6-speed manual Performance: 0-100 kph 9.8 seconds, top speed 202 kph (126 mph) Economy: 16.3 kpl (46 mpg) Emissions: 129 g/km
Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets. tion alert and lanekeep assist. Powered by a 2.0litre diesel engine (petrol versions are also available) it offers 148 hp and was mated to a sixspeed manual gearbox. Top speed is 202 kph (126 mph), the 0100 kph time is 9.8 seconds and emissions 129 g/km. Average fuel economy is 16.3 kpl (46 mpg).
Exterior styling is quite elegant and inside, Tarraco impresses with its space. There is good head and leg rooms for front and midrow oc cupants and the while the two rear seats are larger than some in the class, they are still really for children. With five seats oc cupied, boot space is substantial
at 700 litres and with the middle row folded down, you get a van like 1,775 litres. With sliding midrow seats, good interior stowage space, variable level boot floor and roof rails, the Tarraco earns full marks for practicality. On the road, the car drives flu ently and the firm suspension setup delivers assured cornering though ride comfort does suffer slightly on rougher roads. Rivals in the sector include the Skoda Kodiaq (larger load space) and Peugeot 5008 (smoother ride) but overall, the new Tarra co has enough of its own stand out characteristics to take on the best that the class has to offer. Model tested was UKspecifica tion and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.
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Everyday urban life THE all new Toyota Yaris has been designed to meet the increasing challenges of everyday urban life. Today’s compact car customers are amongst Europe’s most demanding and they typically undertake their busy lives in congested urban environments that present them with ever-increasing challenges. They expect their car to deliver style and practicality. They want it to be easy to park, agile in the city and comfortable on longer journeys. They expect leading levels of safety and the lowest possible running costs. In addition they are more environmentally aware than ever before and seek relevant solutions that fit their daily schedule and surroundings. And, of course, they also prefer these attributes to be delivered at an affordable price. To respond to these ever-increasing demands, the new Yaris brings Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA) philosophy to the compact car segment for the first time. For the new Yaris, this is delivered through the first use of the new GA-B platform, and the first use of the new TNGA three-cylinder, fourth generation hybrid system. This approach is complemented by advances in active and passive systems to create the world’s safest compact car.
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Chelsea v Ajax EIGHT goals, two red cards, two penalties and a threegoal come back made an exciting game be tween Chelsea and Ajax on Tues day night in the Champions League. The match took place at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge and was expected to be an exciting game, but fans got more than they must have bargained for. The first half was eventful enough after Quincy Promes’ free kick was inadvertently diverted into his own goal by Tammy Abraham within just four minutes whilst Jorginho equalised from the penal ty spot just 67 seconds later after Christian Pulisic was clumsily taken down in the penalty area. Before Chelsea knew it, Ajax was suddenly 31 up. Hakim Ziyech, was instrumental to both the second and third goals. The first came as Promes headed home from Ziyech’s sublime cross and the second was a freak goal. Ziyech’s whipped freekick smashed off the far post and hit
CHELSEA: Played an exciting game and fans got more than they bargained for. keeper Arrizabalaga straight in the face before going over the Chelsea goal line. Donny van de Beek put Ajax 41 up 15 minutes into the second half. Just after, Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta snuck in at the far post
to get the faintest of touches onto Tammy Abraham’s wayward shot and spark hope of a revival. Referee Gianluca Rocchi then took centre stage awarding Chelsea a penalty as well as sending off two Ajax players.
Chelsea scored the penalty and then as Ajax tried to hold on Chelsea scored again just after, as Reece James reacted first after Kurt Zouma’s header came off the cross bar, drilling a low shot into the far corner.
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ROUND UP THE Champions League quali fying matches had some inter esting results on Tuesday evening just before we went to press. Holders Liverpool beat KRC Genk 21 at Anfield with Wij naldum scoring in the 14th minute before Samatta equalised just before half time Oxlade Chamberlain ensured Group E maximum points though for the current holders scoring on the 53rd minute. Valencia did well though for Spanish teams winning 41 against French side Lille in Group H. Barcelona however had a bit of a shocker in Group F whilst at home they could only draw against Slavia Prague in a game you would have expect ed them to win. Dortumund and Inter Milan clashed in their group with a very exciting game that provided five goals seeing a 32 victory for the Ger man club against the rated Ital ian side. Napoli didn’t do much better in Europe for their fans as they could only manage a 1 1 draw at home against Austri ans RB Salzberg.
England Rugby Team Slammed As Bad Losers ENGLAND'S players have come under fire for re fusing to wear their run nersup medals after los ing the Rugby World Cup final. England were easily beaten by South Africa’s relentless intensity as their World Cup final ended with a crushing 3212 defeat in the final at International Stadium Yokohama. As England were given their runners up medals, lock Itoje did not put the silverware around his neck while Kyle Sinckler immediately ripped his off. Rugby fans around the world slammed England as sore and bad losers across social media. Thousands mocked the losing team worldwide. One wrote: ‘England
ENGLAND: Thousands mocked the losing team. having a temper tantrum refusing to wear their medals. Pathetic.’ There were several thousand more of simi lar nature. Stuart Johnson tweet ed ‘If you win a silver
medal in a 100metre Olympics final do you throw it away?’ England clearly haven’t done themselves any favours in the pub licity stakes thats for sure.
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LEWIS HAMILTON: Sixth time world champion.
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NORTHERN IRELAND’S Rory McIlroy has won the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai after a play-off. The 30-year-old beat defending champion Xander Schauffele after the pair were tied at 19 under par after four rounds.
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SIXTH TIME CHAMPION IT was lights out and away they went in the US Grand Prix. The front runners got away well and Bottas came out on top, but Albon and Sainz veered off and made contact, but returned to the track at Austin, Texas. Then Hamilton passed Leclerc and Vettel, Norris moved ahead of Ricciar do. Vettel was struggling. Ferrari did not seem to have fired their tyres up, Leclerc was fourth and Vettel sixth. Vettel was complaining of damage. Another who had some was Albon,who had already come into the pits, having been squeezed by Sainz and veering off the track. But the top two looked un scathed Bottas lead from Verstappen, with Hamilton in third. Vettel had also been overtaken by Ricciardo, leaving the German in seventh. Sainz and Albon went under investigation by the stew
ards over a firstturn collision. There was plenty of movement in pecking or ders Raikkonen had gained six places since the start, and he was up to 11th. Bottas lead by 1.3 seconds from Ver stappen, with Hamilton third. It was an interesting start. Lap 8. More woe for Vettel his rear suspension had gone, and he slid off the track. He was having an absolute night mare, and he was becalmed at track side. Ricciardo passed Norris and moved into fifth. That suspension failure ended his in volvement on lap 11 in this Grand Prix, his first DNF here. Towards the back, Perez took advantage of a Giovinazzi lockup at turn 12 to sneak ahead of him into 14th. By lap 17 Bottas set a new fastest lap for the race on lap 16, as Hamilton had his onestop strategy con firmed by his team. Meanwhile Albon was told by his team that they had spot
ted some damage to the car, and he was struggling back down in 13th, hav ing lost six places since the start. Lap 26. Bottas lead by five seconds from Verstappen, with Hamilton eight seconds further back in third. Leclerc was fourth, 24 seconds off the lead, with Ricciardo fifth. A swift Hamilton lap 26 took a 2.7 seconds chunk out of Bottas’s lead. Hamilton was now told ‘It’s critical we make the onestop plan work,’ caution ing him about not burning the speed too excessively to save the tyres. With 20 laps to go with tyre strategy playing out Hamilton now lead, but he was beginning to question his tyres, so he and Mercedes faced a judgement call on how to handle this race but he stayed out, late stages he was caught by Bottas but it didn’t matter, Hamilton finished second to become sixth time world champion!