Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca South 28 October - 3 November 2021 Issue 1895

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A GENERALITAT decree will ban removing Posidonia Oceanica seaweed from the region’s beaches between October 15 and March 15.

The piled-up seaweed forms natural barriers that help to protect the 466 kilometres of Valencian Community beaches from erosion during the winter

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storms, the regional government’s Environment department explained. The same decree, based on legislation already passed in the Baleares, will also regulate uncontrolled anchoring by pleasure craft and

anglers’ boats to protect the Posidonia meadows that are vital to the marine eco-system.

“There is an intimate connection between Posidonia and the coastline,” Generalitat experts said.

“The underwater meadows lessen the impact of wave action and sea currents and this also helps to counteract loss of sand from the beaches.”

Strong words THE Teachers for Linguistic Freedom Platform (PDLL) and Vega Baja Parents’ Associations (AMPAS) are fundraising to fight the Multilingual Law. They are opposing regional legislation that they maintain gives preference to Valenciano over Spanish in the Vega Baja where the regional language is barely spoken.

Both the PDLL and the local AMPAS hope to raise enough to lodge an appeal with Valencian Community’s Upper Court of Justice against Education department decisions.

SAN FULGENCIO’S Local Police have received new TETRA radio equipment. This will enable them to connect to and participate in COMDES, the mobile communications infras‐ tructure that deals with security and emergen‐ cies inside the Valencian Community. The transmitter and 13 digital radios have cost the town hall €10,636, said San Fulgencio mayor Jose Sampere.

“This is essential equipment for coordinating operations during an emergency, like that of the DANA storms of September 2019,” he added.

The encrypted radios with excellent audio quality and batteries lasting up to 16 hours, will permit better communications and coordina‐ tion with the fire brigade, ambulance service and Proteccion Civil, Sampere added.

CARP-R-US fished Round Seven of their Autumn Series on the canal near Mercadona, Guardamar.

“This is one of the best ‘trotting’ venues we have,” said Carp-R-Us secretary, Steve Fell.

“Most of the anglers expected to fish this method for small carp and the bass that have now become present in this stretch. Unfortunately, it

Photo credit: San Fulgencio town hall

NEW EQUIPMENT: Another vehicle and TETRA radios for San Fulgencio’s Local Police.

The town hall has also incorporated a new ve‐ hicle, via leasing, to the Local Police’s fleet with another addition expected before the end of the year.

“It is vital to have a police force that is well‐ equipped with adequate resources,” Sampere said. “This is the only way to guarantee that they can do their jobs while guaranteeing the safety and protection of San Fulgencio’s population.”

Not hot to trot just didn’t work today and the majority switched to other methods after a couple of hours.”

Steve Fell on Peg 2 near the N322 came first, catching a number of small carp and mullet, finishing with 2.76 kilos. Second on the adjacent peg was Roy Dainty (2.28 ki-

los), followed by Terry Screen on Peg 8 with 2.04 kilos in third place, and Tony Flett (0.81 kilos) in fourth.

Further information about the club can be found on its website www.carp-r-us.wee bly.com or on the Facebook page Carp-R-Us Fishing Costa Blanca.

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NIBS EXTRA Tapas route GUARDAMAR’S Tapas Route, which began last week and continues until November 1, is entitled Tapas with a History to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the town Charter granted by Alfonso X. Participating bars charge €2.50 for a tapa that features local produce and seafood, along with a drink.

Gun law SINCE the hunting season began on October 12, Elche’s Local Police have stepped up firearms’ vigilance, confiscating two rifles in Valverde and Torrellano which were deposited with the Guardia Civil.

In both cases the huntsmen failed to respect the required safety distance from adjoining homes, police sources revealed.

Old wounds ARCHAEOLOGICAL excavations in Albatera have revealed a 60-metre building belonging to the concentration camp installed there for 16,000 Republican prisoners after the 1936-1939 Civil War. During earlier excavations at the end of last year, archaeologists and forensic anthropologists found bullet casings from Mauser pistols, probably used for executions.

Iconic house SANTA POLA’S Villa Adelaida, built in 1912 and bequeathed to the municipality when its owner Maribel Perez Ojeda died, will become a museum. This involves spending €35,000 on restoring murals inside the house, painted between 2000 and 2008 by Maribel Perez’s husband, Shami Mendiratta, town hall sources revealed.

Big outlay MORE than €20 million must be spent on wastewater treatment plants in Elda, Villena, Novelda-Monforte and Elche.

Owing to the poor quality of the River Vinalopo, whose water is affected by the plants, the Environment ministry has set a six-year deadline to bring them into line with regulations.

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Ministry helps out THE central government’s Environ‐ ment ministry is spending €51,000 on the La Glea and Cala Bosque dunes.

This includes roping off the dunes to dissuade the public from walking over them and will also focus on removing non‐native plants.

Orihuela’s Environment council‐ lor Damaso Aparicio admitted that the impact of tourism has been re‐ sponsible for the deterioration of valuable ecosystems and, on many occasions, their disappearance.

“Dunes are important not only because they protect the coast from erosion, but they are a

Photo credit: Orihuela town hall

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPORTANCE: Orihuela Costa dunes support wildlife and plants.

source of sand that assists the nat‐ ural regeneration of beaches,” Aparicio explained.

“Their wildlife and plants are al‐ so of enormous environmental value,” he added, stressing the im‐

AGAMED in 2020 AGAMED’S Sustainable De‐ velopment Report for 2020 revealed that all the compa‐ ny’s electricity now comes from renewable sources.

Ninety per cent of the wa‐ ter in the supply network reaches Torrevieja con‐ sumers, well above the na‐ tional average of 77 per cent, announced Agamed, a joint venture between Hidraqua and Torrevieja Town Hall.

Regarding Agamed’s re‐ sponse to the Covid pandem‐ ic in 2020, the report ex‐ plained that the company had ensured that there was no interruption to the quality and reliability of the domestic water supply and main drainage system throughout the crisis. The health and

safety of Agamed’s employ‐ ees and the local population were guaranteed at all times, the Sustainable Develop‐ ment report continued.

During the worst of the pandemic, the company did not cut off water for non‐pay‐ ment and provided interest‐ free facilities for settling bills by instalments, the report pointed out.

At the same time Agamed increased its social fund to in‐ clude the sectors hardest‐hit by the pandemic, helping a total of 375 families.

The company also collabo‐ rated with the Red Cross by donating €1 for every new client registering on Agamed’s website, raising €1,568 for the organisation.

RESIDENTS will have more say in running the city, promised Elche’s mayor Carlos Gonzalez.

He was speaking on Sunday October 24 at the 2021 Neighbourhood Meeting organ‐ ised by the Dama de Elche Federation of Residents Associations, the first to be held since before the onset of the pandemic.

Accompanied by Toñi Serna, the Gener‐ alitat’s regional Participation secretary and Elche councillors, Gonzalez assured residents that city hall would listen to their suggestions on the issues that he was aware were of concern to them.

“We are looking for the best way to

portance of safeguarding the La Glea and Cala Bosque dunes.

“These are Orihuela Costa’s only remaining enclaves with dune ecosystems and must be looked after,” Aparicio said.

STAR turn

SANTA POLA will be the start‐ ing point on November 20 for a 1,200‐kilometre, five‐day run to boost local commerce.

The STAR SPAIN Intercambio Policial association is organising the run which will include the 141 main squares of each of the province’s 141 municipali‐ ties. As it is a relay, the baton passed on by the five teams of police and Guardia Civil officers from Alicante Province forces will be a statue of San Pancra‐ cio ‐ St Pancras to English speakers ‐ the patron saint of shopkeepers.

“After having suffered first‐ hand the pandemic’s conse‐ quences, they deserve our sup‐ port,” Jordan Dorado, president of STAR SPAIN, told the Spanish media.

Mayor’s pledge channel these and solve them as soon as possible, because we are already working on them,” the mayor said.

Incentives to reactivate the economy and employment was a priority, Gonzalez said, with specific projects that included expanding Elche’s Business Park.

“Here at city hall we do our best to help, so come to us for collaboration so that we can all make progress,” he declared.

“Without the neighbourhood associations, this would be impossible.”

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There will also be a draw of till receipts for purchases of more than €20 spent in partici‐ pating shops and businesses.

The association has timed the run to take place before Christmas to encourage the public to do their festive shop‐ ping in local shops, Dorado added.

STAR SPAIN, which is based in Santa Pola and was founded in 2011, is one of several inter‐ national chapters whose objec‐ tive is to achieve “a better world that is safer, more fair and more sustainable” through exchange police programmes with other countries.

All the chapters support charitable causes and over the last three years, STAR SPAIN alone has raised more than €70,000 for local charities.

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South Pacific on the horizon STUDIO32 MUSICAL THE‐ ATRE COMPANY are only weeks away from putting on their next show, South Pacific.

“It is hard to believe that rehearsals for this show started way back in January 2020, but due to Covid everything came to a halt,” said Studio32’s press officer Andy Kirk‐ wood.

“Tickets for this show which were purchased in 2020 are still valid for the day shown on the ticket,” he added.

Several members of the cast are taking the roles of military personnel sta‐ tioned on a South Sea Is‐ land during the Second World War. They see little of the ac‐ tion, so they are bored and have to involve them‐ selves in various activities to preserve their sanity while agreeing ‘There is Nothing Like a Dame.’

The show, will be staged at San Fulgencio’s Cardenal Belluga Theatre between Wednesday November 24 to Saturday November 27, with per‐ formances starting at 7.30pm.

Reserved seating tickets are now on sale, priced at €10, and can be obtained by emailing tickets@stu diothirtytwo.org or by call‐ ing Philip on 602 617 848.

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SAVING a threatened species. Marbled teals , Europe’s most threatened waterbird, laid eggs this year in the El Hondo national park.

Twenty‐four of Spain’s 40 breeding pairs of marbled teal spend the summer and autumn in El Hondo which is taking part in the EU’s LIFE recovery programme that began this year and continues until 2025.

More than 200 marbled teals bred in captivity were released in 2021 to increase their numbers in vital areas like the El Hondo wetlands, said Vicent Sansano, president of the park’s board of governors. Sansano also explained that the LIFE programme hopes to reach agreements with property owners, hunters and agricultural growers to protect the teals’ habitats.

Lack of water in summer, hunting, foxes, dogs and cats are fur‐ ther threats to the marbled ducks, which are currently preparing to migrate to Africa before returning in the spring.

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Readers’ poll

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Expats outrage over politicians’ masks BRITISH expats in Spain have expressed their anger over UK politicians who do not wear a mask in the Houses of Parliament.

The Euro Weekly News asked readers whether they thought MPs should be forced to wear masks in parliament and an over‐ whelming 88.2 per cent said they should as infec‐ tions are rising in the UK. Just 11.8 per cent said it was up to politicians whether they wore a mask.

Taking to Facebook, many readers shared their reasons why they thought politicians

should wear masks.

One reader, Rita Vost, said: “Yes. They are in‐ doors and less than 1.5 metres from buddies!”

Meanwhile, Bill Stewart said: “Yes, they should set an example.”

Micky Moses added: “Yes, as they do here Spain.”

Politicians faced criticism after a number of Tory MPs were seen in the House of Commons with‐ out face masks on Thurs‐ day, October 21, even after Sajid Javid’s pleas for them to “lead by example.”

The Health Secretary ap‐ peared at a press confer‐

ence urging the public to wear face masks in crowds, try to meet people outdoors or in well‐venti‐ lated areas and take regu‐ lar lateral flow tests due to soaring Covid cases in the UK. The FT’s Seb Payne asked Javid during the press conference about To‐ ry MPs appearing in the Commons without wearing masks, with Javid admit‐ ting Payne had a “very fair point” and that MPs should “set an example.”

However, the majority of MPs were later seen in the chamber without face masks.

Much-needed equipment for San Jose Obrero children A PRIVATE event raised €3,500 last September for the San Jose Obrero Children’s Care Home and Orphanage near Elche.

The group of friends who provided the entertain‐ ment, music and dancing for the fundraiser have now visited the San Jose Obrero centre with their purchases.

“The children were delighted, constantly thanking ev‐ eryone for the computers, printers, desks, chairs, chests of drawers and Primark vouchers for towels, bags and shoes,” Lesley Eburne told the Euro Weekly News.

Vicente Martinez Agullo, the home’s director, was thrilled to receive the goods.

“Thank you to everyone involved, your committee, friends and everyone who supported you,” he said.

“Words cannot express how much this amazing con‐ tribution will mean to all the children.”

Committee member Elaine Woodward, added that the party were taken on a full and very impressive tour.

“We found it interesting and exciting, but at the same time quite a humbling experience. Seeing the excellent facilities, we can’t wait to raise more funds to provide so much more that is needed, and for such a worth‐ while cause,” she declared.

The group’s list of events is growing and following their private Bonfire Night extravaganza, which is an‐ other sell‐out, they will be hosting their Christmas Fayre.

This will be held at the A & J Family Bar at the Oasis Bulevar in Los Narejos in Los Alcazares (Murcia).

“There will be lots of different stalls, with tombola, mulled wine, music quiz, Carol Singers at dusk, food and drink at the bar all day. All are welcome,” Lesley said.

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State pension rise OVER 10 million state pensioners will receive a rise of 3.1 per cent in line with the inflation rate, which could mean an increase of up to £288.60 for the year.

T he rise was confirmed on October 20, following the revelation from the Office for N ational S tatistics ( O N S ) that C P I inflation measured 3.1 per cent in S eptember 2021, down slightly from 3.2 per cent in August.

This means that pensioners on the full new state pension will receive an annual rise in their income to £9,628.50.

H owever, experts have warned that this is not enough to cover the cost of living as the B ank of E ngland has previously warned that inflation could climb to 4 per cent by the end of 2021 - the target set is 2 per cent.

T he state pension will always increase by at least 2.5 per cent because of the ‘triple lock’, even if it is paused like it is now, but if inflation is higher it will increase by that amount instead.

T o receive the full state pension, pensioners need a minimum of 10 ‘qualifying’ years in employment and must have paid 35 years’ worth of National Insurance contributions.

This means that men born on or after April 6, 1951, and women born on or after April 6, 1953, can claim the new state pension.

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Voicemail life saver MANY of us rely on our mobile phones for a huge variety of things in daily life, including safe‐ ty and even directions when hiking or walking.

However, when a phone battery dies or signal is lost, they are rendered pretty much useless.

A Facebook post has pointed out a clever way that can let people know your location or situation, even when

the battery dies or sig‐ nal is lost. If you notice your mobile phone is ei‐ ther low on juice or has no signal, here is a tip that may very well save your life.

“Change the voicemail on your phone to a mes‐ sage that gives your ap‐ proximate location, the time, the date, your sit‐ uation (lost, out of petrol, car broken down, injured etc) and

any special instructions such as whether you are staying with the car or are walking towards a town etc.”

“The best part of this is that even if your mo‐ bile phone dies or stops working, voicemail still works, so anyone calling your phone looking for you will hear the mes‐ sage and know where to find you or where to send help.”

Vaccine protection study M U LT I P L E studies have been car‐ ried out in various countries and across different population groups.

They have established that the most common timeframe for virus protection to drop is between four and six months. This has been one of the greatest unknowns since the vaccines first began to be ad‐ ministered.

The Ministry of Health has up‐ dated the vaccination strategy us‐ ing the studies.

The studies justify a booster dose being administered to a healthy population. At the mo‐ ment anyone over 70 years of age is set to receive a booster. The booster will be given six months after the second dose was re‐ ceived.

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Scottish Space launch A NEW Scottish Space Strat‐ egy hopes to create 20,000 jobs, as Scotland looks to se‐ cure a £4 billion share of the global space market. The Scottish Space Strategy in‐ cludes plans for a network of satellite launch sites.

Scotland hopes to increase international economic op‐ portunities too. The strategy was launched virtually at the Expo 2020 in Dubai. Business Minister Ivan McKee com‐ mented: “The Scottish Space Strategy demonstrates the determination of our space

community to work together to deliver this ambitious agenda.

“Our aims are clear ‐ we want to achieve a £4 billion share of the global space market, deliver a dedicated launch capability as early as next year and create 20,000 jobs in the sector by 2030.

We will broaden the diversity of the sector, increase its sus‐ tainability, exports and in‐ ward investment, and en‐ hance education to inspire the next generation of space industry workers,” he added.

Spy chief extradited VENEZUELA’S former spy chief, Hugo Carvajal, is to be extradited to the US on the order of the Spanish high court. Charges include drug trafficking and collaborating with Colombia’s Farc terrorist group. Mr Carvajal has de‐ nied the charges and says that all of the allegations are driven by political motives.

The reason for the extradi‐ tion to the US is because of

possible incriminating evi‐ dence Mr Carvajal may hold against the current Venezue‐ lan president Nicolas Maduro, a major adversary of the United States.

Mr Carvajal had been in hid‐ ing for two years prior to his arrest in Spain. The 61‐year‐ old, who is nicknamed ‘El Pol‐ lo’ (The Chicken), disappeared after an earlier court ruled in favour of his extradition.

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RAIL operator Eurostar has put tickets on sale for its festive services and introduced extra trains just in time for Christ‐ mas. Tickets are available for just £39 one way over the Christmas timetable, which will operate from December 12 to January 8.

The schedule will include nine daily return services on weekdays between London and Paris, five between London and Brussels and two between London and Amsterdam.

IN 2022 it will be mandato‐ ry for your dog or cat in Spain to have an animal ID as the General Directorate of Animal Rights plans to implement a DNI for pets.

The new Law on Protec‐ tion and Rights of Animals includes several measures such as taking a mandatory course to own a dog, the prohibition of the sacrifice of companion animals and the end of pet purchases to encourage adoption.

Among these proposed measures is also the ob‐ taining of an animal DNI. The objective of the Gen‐ eral Directorate of Animal Rights for the creation of this DNI for pets, which will be mandatory from 2022, is to have a national database.

Ione Belarra, Minister of Social Rights and the 2030 Agenda, explained that it is necessary to have all pets identified to “ensure that we move on the right path and in a model where no animal is left to its own de‐ vices in Spain.”

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Great ball of fire JOSE MARIA MADIEDO, the main re‐ searcher of the SMART project from the In‐ stitute of Astrophysics of Andalucia (IAA‐ CSIC), has reported the passage of another fireball over the centre of Spain. This one oc‐ curred at around 1.16am, on Thursday, Oc‐ tober 21. It was registered travelling at the phenomenal speed of 237,000kph.

Due to its great luminosity, this fireball was spotted at distances of at least 500km from its path of travel. According to Mr Madiedo, the ball of fire was produced when a fragment detached from a comet as it entered Earth’s atmosphere at high speed.

The bright ball was first observed at an al‐ titude of around 137km over the northeast of Segovia Province. At this point, it was al‐ most vertically above the town of Navares de las Cuevas.

From there it continued in a southwester‐ ly direction, finally disappearing at an alti‐ tude of about 75km above the north of Avi‐ la Province. Here, it was almost directly above the town of Madrigal de las Altas Tor‐ res.

In total, the fireball was visible for a dis‐ tance of 128km, from its starting point over Segovia, to its end over Avila. It was record‐ ed by detectors of the Southwestern Europe Fireball and Meteor Network (SWEMN Net‐ work) operating in the observatories of La Hita in Toledo, La Sagra in Granada, Sierra Nevada in Granada, Sevilla, El Guijo in Madrid, Huelva and Calar Alto in Almeria.

Booster jab for Brits BRITISH holidaymakers have been told to get their booster jabs if they want to go on holiday abroad next summer.

Care minister Gillian Keegan said the definition of fully vaccinated will be changed to include the third dose. The move is likely to affect the millions of sunseekers who travel abroad every year and use the NHS app for quaran‐ tine free passes to Europe.

It comes amid a huge UK government drive to get the top‐up shot out to as many people as possible over the com‐ ing weeks as Covid cases begin to rise again in the country. “The advice at the

moment is the double jabbed vaccina‐ tion. But of course, that will evolve over time as the third dose comes in,” said Ms Keegan.

The change would only be expected to affect those who are currently eligible for the booster, which at the moment is the over‐50s.

Many favourite holiday destinations in Europe let fully vaccinated travellers in without the need to take expensive Covid tests. In countries like France, Italy, and Greece, vaccine passports are also required domestically to enter many venues, such as bars and restaurants.

Alicante gang busted OFFICERS from the National Police have brought to justice a gang that spe‐ cialised in violent house burglaries. The gang was also known for drug traffick‐ ing in the Alicante and Denia area.

The police have dismantled the crim‐ inal organisation and arrested three people aged between 19 and 23 years old. The three allegedly belonged to a gang based in Alicante who specialised in drug trafficking and robberies.

The gang had made a significant

profit from their illegal activities. They also impersonated police officers and attacked other drug traffickers and used violence to try and avoid the po‐ lice.

Officers carried out searches which proved to be extremely effective. They seized a top‐of‐the‐range vehicle and a motorbike. Nearly €11,000 were also seized along with 3,900 kg of hashish.

Jewellery and other items were also re‐ covered during the searches.

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No further investment in electric cars THE Euro Weekly News has asked its readers whether they think companies should be investing more in developing electric cars and 100 per cent said they should not.

Speaking about why car companies should not be putting more money into im‐ proving the vehicles, one reader said there were not enough places to charge cars in Spain.

Jill Swain said: “Not until there are enough charging points.”

Last week Ford an‐ nounced it will invest £230 million in a Merseyside transmission factory to up‐ grade it to make compo‐ nents for electric vehicles.

The US carmaker’s invest‐ ment will help maintain about 500 jobs at the plant in Halewood, Knowsley, which currently makes trans‐ mission systems for petrol and diesel vehicles.

UK Government support worth about £30 million will be given to Ford, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations.

Halewood will be Ford’s first electric vehicle compo‐ nent in‐house assembly site in Europe, with production beginning in 2024 ‐ and the move safeguards hundreds of jobs. By 2024 the lines at the factory will be expected to produce 250,000 electric drive units, components that include electric motors and power electronics, yearly.

Ford has committed to having all its passenger vehi‐ cles as all‐electric and two‐ thirds of its commercial vehi‐ cle sales all‐electric or plug‐in hybrid by 2030.

Stuart Rowley, president of Ford of Europe, said: “This is an important step, mark‐ ing Ford’s first in‐house in‐ vestment in all‐electric vehicle component manu‐ facturing in Europe.”

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NatWest forecasts green profit boom ALISON ROSE, chief exec‐ utive of NatWest, speak‐ ing at the Global Invest‐ ment Summit (GIS), has predicted that both small and medium‐sized busi‐ nesses could see profits boom. This will happen as businesses head towards being carbon‐free. She spoke ahead of the COP26 climate summit that will take place in Glasgow.

Businesses are looking

Carbon-free businesses.

for ways to make decar‐ bonisation profitable. Ms Rose believes that going green could also create

hundreds of thousands of jobs. But investments need to be made soon.

Ms Rose commented: “Really bringing these in‐ vestment ideas to life, that’s the real key. With no disrespect to large businesses, building a net‐ zero plan, they have re‐ sources to do that. The opportunity of transition will create value for SMEs (small and medium‐sized enterprises) in the UK ‐ they represent 50 per cent of the turnover and 60 per cent of employees.”

“When we look at the business cases that are available to help them transition to a low carbon economy, it represents around £160 billion rev‐ enue opportunity and 130,000 jobs from this shift to low carbon,” she added.

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Reckless Brits volcano selfies OFFICERS from the Guardia Civil have identi‐ fied and located several people who reckless‐ ly disregarded safety limits on La Palma. Four Brits managed to get within metres of the erupting volcano. They did so to take selfies to publish on social media.

The four Englishmen headed to La Palma from Tenerife. They made the trip by boat and have since been identified and charged with a crime of disobedience. They are not the first people to disregard the safety measures on the island.

Others have been endangering not only their own lives, but those of rescuers too.

Many people want to get a close‐up photo of themselves near the Cumbre Vieja volcano to post on social media. Images of the Brits show

ERUPTING: Endangering their lives.

them close to the volcano in t‐shirts and shorts.

To access the volcano, the Brits ignored the maritime exclusion zone, despite radio warn‐ ings. Their actions were brought to the atten‐ tion of the Public Prosecutor’s Office.

New face for Facebook?

FACEBOOK chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg is planning to talk about chang‐ ing the name of Facebook on October 28 at the company’s annual conference. Facebook has said it does not comment on “rumour or speculation.”

The news comes as the company faces increased scrutiny from the US Govern‐ ment because of its business

practices. The rebranding will place Facebook’s app under a parent company which will al‐ so oversee Instagram, What‐ sApp and Oculus.

It is common for Silicon Val‐ ley companies to rebrand and change names as they expand services. According to reports, the rebrand will also reflect Facebook’s aim to build a so‐ called meta‐verse, which is an

online world where people can use various devices to communicate virtually. The company has heavily invested in virtual reality (VR) and aug‐ mented reality (AR) with plans to connect people through several apps and devices.

On October 19, Facebook announced plans to create 10,000 jobs in the EU over the next five years.

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Bank scam alert THE Guardia Civil has warned of a new postal scam that tries to steal bank details from elderly people.

The scam letters arrive by post and purport to be from the social security office. The letter tells retired people that they are in line for a pension increase of between €75 and €150.

The letter then asks the retired person to provide proof of identification. They ask for two photographs of the person’s DNI or NIE. They also ask for a copy of a bank statement. The scam‐ mers request that the identi‐ fication be sent to an email

Ignore a letter similar to this one.

address. They claim that without the relevant infor‐ mation the payment will not be made.

The Guardia Civil took to Facebook to share the scam.

It is advised that anyone who receives a letter like this does not respond. The letter

A DRONE expert team were preparing to swoop in to save four dogs trapped by the volcano’s lava in La Palma. But on October 20, when the latest reconnaissance flight flew over, no trace of the animals could be found.

It is thought that the owner was unable to take the animals with them originally when they fled from the volcano. Rescuers had fought hard to come up with a plan to rescue them. In the meantime, drones had been

should be reported to the lo‐ cal authorities.

The social security depart‐ ment never ask for personal details in this way. The De‐ partment will also never ask people to email information to an unofficial email ad‐ dress.

A-Team to the rescue used to ensure that the animals were fed and watered.

It has now been reported that the dogs are safe. It appears that friends of the owner found a path where the lava had cooled suffi‐ ciently to allow them to pass.

A sign had been left which read ‘Fuerza La Palma. The dogs are fine. A Team.’

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ON October 19, the Spanish Government indicated it does not propose to regularise cannabis for medicinal use.

Cannabis (the plant from which marihuana and hashish are extract‐ ed) is the most con‐ sumed drug in Spain by young people and is the third most addic‐ tive substance taken by adolescents, behind alcohol and tobacco.

Almost 20 per cent of young adults between the ages of 14 and 18 (19.3 per cent) have

Cannabis blow Most consumed drug.

used cannabis in the past 30 days. In comparison, 26.7 per cent smoked cigarettes and 58.5 per cent drank alco‐ hol, according to the 2021 re‐ port of the Spanish Observato‐ ry of Drugs and Addictions (OEDA).

SINCE the beginning of 2021, the nearly extinct Churra Lebrijana Spanish sheep, an indigenous An‐ dalucian breed whose numbers had decreased to about two dozen, have spent hours each day grazing and getting to know the visitors at San Jeronimo Park.

Now, thanks to a local vet and a group of ecologists, the breed has been rescued from the brink in a project that reflects conser‐ vation efforts from local officials

Adolescent consumption is one of the main concerns re‐ garding the drug, as well as the criminality linked to its illegal cultivation and trade. The par‐ ties Más País, ERC and Pode‐ mos all presented three pro‐ posals to regulate cannabis in Congress.

However, PSOE have reject‐ ed the regulation of cannabis without first passing an autho‐ risation for therapeutic use, ac‐ cording to the spokesman for the party, Isabel Rodríguez.

The PP is also opposed to regu‐ lating the drug.

Wetherspoon’s measly chip count A FACEBOOK group dedi‐ cated to counting the num‐ ber of chips served in Wetherspoons has gone vi‐ ral.

The group, called Wether‐ spoons Paltry Chip Count, has over 40,000 members across the UK, with mem‐ bers posting images of their dinners complete with mea‐ surements of chip lengths and the number of chips served with meals.

Some diners have shared how they have been served as little as 10 chips with meals such as mixed grills,

Shaggy sheep story and ecologists.

This breed of sheep used to ex‐ ist on the marshy lowlands of the Guadalquivir River. But the marshes decreased from 150,000 hectares (370,000 acres) to less than 30,000 and the sheep were pushed out by humans. Few farmers were interested in the animals.

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Retired vet Antonio Siles said: “This breed produces only enough milk to feed her off‐ spring, the wool is of poor quali‐ ty and its meat isn’t particularly good because it was never bred for that.”

Today, there are around 400 Churra Lebrijana sheep in An‐ dalucia.

steaks and paninis, with some even being served processed cheese slices on top.

Group admins do a weekly round‐up of the number of chips members have been served.

Member Thomas William wrote: “76 meals with a chip count and 16 extra portions of chips were posted this week. These account for a whopping 2,550 chips which were served to you lovely contributors.”

One dedicated chip expert even brought scales with him

to weigh his portion, discov‐ ering his chips weighed 189g, approximately 7.27g per chip.

He wrote: “Partner would‐ n’t let me take scales in yes‐ terday, but he’s at work late, so managed to sneak them into Sir Henry Tate Chorley.”

Another said they’d been waiting for years to discuss their measly chip portions writing: “Been waiting al‐ most seven years for this group. December 22, 2014, I remember it well. 14 chips.

Haven’t been to a Wether‐ spoons since.”

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ONE family nearly had their holiday to Las Vegas ruined when they made a surprise discovery upon checking in their over‐ weight suitcases at the airport.

The airline worker asked them to distribute weight between the suitcases and upon opening the cases, they found their tiny dog had managed to sneak into the luggage.

Not having time to head back home, a kind airline worker of‐ fered look after the dog while the couple went on holiday.They returned home a few days later and were reunited with their loving pet.

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Burger King goes veggie Migrant restrictions eased POP UP: For new veggie products.

BURGER KING will open a veg‐ gie pop up restaurant in Madrid. The venue will be in place for one month and will be 100 per cent vegetarian. Burger King also an‐ nounced the launch of the ‘Long Vegetal’.

This is a veggie version of i t s

THE city of Sevilla has an‐ nounced plans to become the first major city in the world to begin naming heatwaves, in the same way tropical storms are named in other parts of the world. This is due to begin in 2022.

The mayor of Sevilla, Juan Espadas, said on October 18 he is proud that Sevilla will be taking this step, hoping that other cities around the world will also take on the idea. The city is one of

classic ‘Long Chicken’.

The new Long Vegetal comes with bread, let‐ tuce, mayonnaise and a chicken substitute made from soy and wheat. The meat substitute has been created by The Vegetarian Butcher.

Vegans will be able to enjoy the new product too if they opt to skip the mayonnaise. The new product joins the Veggie Whopper and Veggie Nuggets on Burger King’s permanent list of vegetarian products.

Borja Hernández de Alba, general manager of Restaurant Brands Iberia Spain and Portugal said: “We want to reach both people who base their diet on plant‐based products and those who do eat meat but want to reduce their con‐ sumption.”

All the products with the V‐Label, have a quality seal for vegetarian and vegan products.

This guarantees that there is no cross‐contami‐ nation with meat. It also guarantees that they are of a vegetable origin.

SPAIN is to ease restrictions on young migrants. The new rule changes will make it easier for them to legalise their status.

The amendments were revealed on Tuesday October 19. It is ex‐ pected the new rules will benefit around 15,000 migrants. The new rules will see Spain make it easier for young migrants who are unac‐ companied to stay in the country.

It will be easier for them to gain residence and work permits.

At the moment young migrants are only entitled to documents af‐ ter nine months. The new rules mean that this will drop to three months. Previously to gain a resi‐ dence permit and keep it they had

Names for heatwaves

the hottest regions in Spain.

Espadas said: “Extreme heatwaves are be‐ coming more frequent and devastating as a di‐ rect effect from climate change. Local govern‐ ments should address the threat heat poses to our populations, particularly the most vulnera‐

ble, by raising awareness of heat‐health related hazards through evidence‐based data and sci‐ ence.”

The city will be collaborating with the Atlantic Council, Spain’s meteorological agency, the Spanish Agency for Climate Change and two uni‐

to show sufficient income. The new rules mean that unaccompa‐ nied children will only have to prove an income of €470 a month from a social security support pro‐ gramme.

Non‐governmental organisations (NGOs) have been pressuring the government to make changes for years. According to the Spanish government, the new rules will help migrants integrate into Span‐ ish society.

As reported by the United Na‐ tions, more than 30,000 migrants have made their way to Spain this year already. This number is dra‐ matically higher than that seen in the same period last year.

versities to come up with a system.

The categorising of heatwaves will be based on the impact they have on health and will also assist the city’s disaster and emergency plan‐ ning. If a heatwave is classed as especially hot and dangerous to health, categorising it would lead to Sevilla opening more air conditioning shelters or adding extra staff in emergency rooms in hospitals.

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Trade deal value questioned BRITAIN’S trade talks with key al‐ lies continue post‐Brexit with a fresh deal being struck with New Zealand on October 21. The deal comes as the UK tries to move away from overly relying on China for trade.

The Department for International Trade said the agreement was a “ground‐breaking” achievement, and “vital” to the commitment made by Boris Johnson to level up the country’s visibility on the market.

Despite this praise, the prime minister was ac‐ cused of ‘selling out’ British farmers with a deal that is expect‐ ed to add no value to the UK’s gross domestic product. Tar‐ iffs of up to 10 per cent are to be removed from UK goods that end up in New Zealand. These include clothes, buses, ships and bulldoz‐ ers. At the other end, the price of Sauvignon Blanc, Manuka honey

and kiwifruit from New Zealand should drop for UK con‐ sumers.

The deal could boost New Zealand’s GDP by $970m o r around 0.3 per cent. The effect on Britain’s GDP, however, will be minimal. New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Arden said it was one of the country’s ‘best deals ever’ while Johnson called it a great agreement that ‘cemented friendships.’

Labour’s shadow international trade secretary, Emily Thornberry, slammed the deal as one in which the “only major winners are the mega‐corporations who run New Zealand’s meat and dairy farms, all at the expense of British farmers who are struggling to compete. But for British jobs, growth and ex‐ ports, this deal is yet another mas‐ sive failure.”

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Brit grandad hero A 61-YEAR-OLD grandad died on October 19 trying to help his grandsons aged seven and 10 years old. The family had been on holiday in Crete. They decided to go for a swim in the afternoon in Gou‐ ves in Heraklion when tragedy struck.

The children were in the sea swimming when they were swept away by the waves. The hero grandad headed straight into the sea to try and save them and bring them back to shore.

A spokesperson for the Greek coastguard ex‐ plained how the hero grandad had tried to save the boys. He fought des‐ perately to get them to safety.

The grandad had been trying to bring the boys safely to shore. He had attempted to keep their heads above water. For‐ tunately, a lifeguard had been in the area and was able to step in.

As soon as a lifeguard had got the boys to safety he returned to rescue the man, but he had become trapped near rocks as the waves raged. One witness who had attempted to help with the rescue said: “We were trying to pull him out but the currents were too strong and we

Man died rescuing his two grandsons.

couldn’t. With the help of the Coast Guard, the man’s body was eventual‐ ly retrieved and taken to the boat.”

Squatter network smashed THE National Police in Alicante have arrested seven people aged between 22 and 63 years old who alleged‐ ly forced entry into homes and squatted in them. They then sub‐let them to families with very limited re‐ sources for high prices.

In addition to the illegal squats, the group allegedly cloned identities to commit phone and credit card scams. In the house searches, carried out in Sant Vicent del Raspeig and Muchamiel, officers found a large amount of material specially designed to break the locks of the houses.

Those detained were charged with a host of crimes, such as participation in a criminal organisation, rob‐ bery, burglary, occupation of real estate, usurpation of civil status and fraud, among others. All of those arrest‐ ed have prior criminal records and have been made available to the Alicante Guard Investigating Court, ac‐ cording to a report from the National Police.

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Police squid game warning THE National Police in Spain has issued a warning over potentially dangerous cards imitating the Netflix phenomenon Squid Game.

The Netflix show has gone viral. Cards are beginning to appear which imitate those seen in the series. In a twist, though, the cards have a QR code on the back. Police have warned that if you do not know where the cards have come from then you should not scan the code.

The global phenomenon of Squid Game has captivated audiences across the world in only a few weeks. It has caused much controversy though as chil‐ dren as young as six years old have start‐

CONSUMERS in Spain have been hit with higher electrici‐ ty bills than in Portugal over the last three and half years.

In Spain, electricity bills rose 22 times more than they did in Portugal. The electricity part of Spain’s CPI rose by 44 per cent. Portugal only saw an increase of 2.3 per cent.

Both Spaniards and expats in Spain have despaired re‐ cently at the unstoppable

CARDS: Make sure you know the source.

ed to replicate the games.

A new issue surrounding the show has arisen. This comes in the form of promo‐ tional cards which imitate those seen in the show. The National Police took to Twitter to warn people about using

cards and QR codes of an unknown ori‐ gin.

The police commented: “Some of you have asked us about similar cards with a QR code. This QR code, in particular when scanned, leads to a commercial portal without any danger in terms of ‘security’.”

The National Police warned: “Howev‐ er, if we scan a QR code and we don’t know if it is trustworthy, it can lead us to infectious sites and put our devices at risk. So, you know, be wary of those you get your hands on in this way and espe‐ cially those that appear alone and post‐ ed in public places.”

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Armed Forces recognised

THE Spanish Armed Forces have received the highest decoration from the Red Cross, the Badge of Honour. The Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles commented: “Wherever there is a prob‐ lem, a situation of vulnerability, wherever there is a need to build a better and fairer world, the Red Cross and the men and women of the Armed Forces will undoubtedly be there.”

Robles received the Plaque of Honour which was awarded to the Armed Forces. The award is to recognise the work they carry out, and their col‐ laboration with the humanitarian organisation’s aims.

With this award, the Red Cross also recognises the values of the Armed Forces and the Military Emergency Unit (UME), especially the high degree of humanity demonstrated in the protection and defence of people in vulnerable situations.

Low bills in Portugal and finally...

price increases for electricity.

Yet, people in Portugal have seen their electricity bills barely budge. This is surpris‐ ing since both Spain and Por‐ tugal share the same whole‐ sale market. This means they have the same pool prices.

Using CPI data, last September in Spain electrici‐

ty was a shocking 45 per cent pricier than it was a year ear‐ lier. In Portugal, though the difference was only 2.3 per cent. When you remove the effect of the coronavirus pandemic and use 2019 data for reference, people in Spain saw their bills rise by 43.8 per cent. In Portugal

bills only rose by 1 per cent.

Spain’s electricity bills have risen far more than other European economies.

The electricity CPI for Italy rose by just over 15 per cent in September when com‐ pared to 2020. France and Germany came in at around 2 per cent.

P R I N C E C H A R L E S honoured Mary Berry on Wednesday, October 20, at Windsor Castle. The fa‐ mous cook who has more than 50 books to her name has been made a Dame Commander.

Mary’s career spans over five decades. She is a household name in the UK after judging The Great British Bake Off. She has also presented her own programmes.

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Flying car for sale

A FLYING car from Swedish company Jetson is now on sale in Spain. The car can take off and land horizon‐ tally and can be yours for only €80,000. The company ships the cars partially as‐ sembled.

Jetson aims to “change the way we travel.” All or‐ ders for 2022 have been filled, but reservations for 2023 are now open. One lucky person in Cordoba will get their hands on one next year after placing an order according to the company’s website.

Changing the way we travel.

According to Jetson: “We are a Swedish company with a mission to change the way we travel. We aim to make the skies available for every‐ one with our safe, personal electric aerial vehicle.

“Our prototype ‘proof of concept’ was finished in the

spring of 2018, and until now we have been very busy working on a consumer friendly version. That project resulted in Jetson ONE, a commercially available per‐ sonal electric aerial vehicle that you can own and fly.

“Jetson was founded by Peter Ternström and Tomasz Patan in 2017. We intend to make everyone a pilot,” they added.

The maximum speed is 102 kilometres per hour. For a pilot weighing in at 85 kilo‐ grams, the flight time will be 20 minutes.

Spanish dancer dies in desert CATALAN dancer Arnau Galindo tragically died in a desert excursion accident in Saudi Arabia. Sources from the 27‐year‐old dancer’s family say that he died in a traffic accident.

According to reports, four other Italian dancers also died in the same accident. The group had been travelling with four other people on an excursion in the desert. The car

is said to have overturned. Two other dancers and two guides survived the acci‐ dent. The two guides are said to be in prison.

The Catalan dancer headed to Riyadh, the country’s capital after being hired by an Ital‐ ian company. He had been contracted for a few weeks to take part in a show and had expected to return to Barcelona after the show.

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Kuenssberg to step down A C C O R D I N G to reports, Laura Kuenssberg is in talks to step down as BBC political editor after six years to start a new role on the Today programme. This comes as part of a major reshuffle of on-air senior staff, according to reports on October 22.

The deal has not yet been signed off and the B B C refuse to discuss the speculations, however, her departure

would mean a vacancy in one of the most powerful positions in UK journalism.

The news also comes as the BBC is still negotiating on the BBC licence fee. Kuenssberg has covered a tumultuous period in British politics including the Brexit referendum and two general elections, becoming a staple of BBC News.

Octogenarian romance scam

OFFICERS from the Na‐ tional Police in Valencia have arrested a 33‐year‐ old woman for fraud. It is alleged she used a ro‐ mance scam to steal €67,000 from an elderly man. The investigation be‐ gan after authorities be‐ came aware that the 87‐ year‐old had been targeted by the scam.

A young woman of Ro‐ manian origin struck up a friendship with him and gained his trust. These scams often involve striking up long‐term relationships

Man had €67,000 stolen.

or even proposals of mar‐ riage in order to be includ‐ ed in the deeds of flats or as beneficiaries of wills.

During the investigation, the officers discovered that the woman had repeatedly borrowed money from the elderly man. She promised

to pay him back once she had sold her property in Romania. The woman told the elderly man sob stories about her family and other issues. The victim lent the woman money on multiple occasions. He gave her cash or transferred money to her.

According to sources in the police, the woman has been arrested as the al‐ leged perpetrator of a fraud offence. She has a police record and has used this ‘modus operandi’ to swindle money in the past.

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Escobar’s cocaine hippos Morgan quits ‘Life Stories’ FO R M E R Colombian drug baron Pablo Esco‐ bar’s cocaine hippos have been given a spe‐ cial legal status by a US court to be legally recognised as people.

According to the Ani‐ mal Legal Defence

Fund, this is the first time an animal has been legally recognised as a person.

The Animal Legal De‐ fence Fund, an animal advocacy organisation, made an application on behalf of the animals in

MPs refuse masks A NUMBER of Tory MPs were seen in the House of Commons without face masks, even after Sajid Javid’s pleas for them to “lead by example.”

The Health Secretary appeared at a press confer‐ ence on October 20, urging the public to wear face masks in crowds, try to meet people outdoors or in well‐ventilated areas and to take regular lateral flow tests due to soaring Covid cases in the UK. Javid was asked during the press conference about Tory MPs appearing in the Commons without wear‐ ing masks, with Javid admitting MPs should “set an example.”

However, the majority of MPs have appeared in the chamber without face masks. The SNP’s Pete Wishart condemned the “ongoing comical ap‐ pearance in this place of one side of the house wearing face masks and the other side not wear‐ ing them at all.”

a Columbian lawsuit against the govern‐ ment. The application was filed after around 100 of the hippos, who are descendants of ani‐ mals Escobar imported, were due to be killed.

The animals current‐ ly reside in the Mag‐ dalena River, Colombia, but have been given le‐ gal person’s status. The lawsuit was first filed more than a year ago with the decision made on October 20.

During the 1980s, Es‐ cobar bought hippos for his private zoo and after his death in 1993 the Colombian govern‐ ment left them there.

When the hippos es‐ caped a few years later ecologists said that re‐ production rates were “unsustainable” and some were sterilised.

Today, they’re widely considered to be the biggest herd outside of Africa.

PIERS MORGAN is to quit his role presenting ITV’s ‘Life Stories’. He has fronted the show since its inception back in 2009, bringing some incredible guests and very poignant moments in front of the cameras.

Kate Garraway has already been lined up as his replacement, and she will be his final guest before he bows out. Kate will then re-

portedly front the final three episodes of ‘Life Stories’ early in 2022.

Piers has an exciting new project in the pipeline with talkTV, and the 56-year-old made an official announcement on Thursday, October 21, posting, “I’m quitting Life Stories after 12 years and 100 shows. My final one will be with my fabulous friend @kategarraway, and she will then

present the remaining three planned shows of the next series, as I leave ITV to host my new global daily show. It’s been a blast!”

The show is expected to be broadcast before the end of this year, and will undoubtedly revolve around 54-year-old Kate’s brave battle to help her husband Derek Draper through his fight with Covid-19.

School destroyed by lava stream RESIDENTS on the Canary Island of La Palma have faced more heartbreak as one of the streams of lava entered the town of La Laguna on Wednes‐ day, October 20. On Thursday Octo‐ ber 21, ariel drone footage showed that the school in the centre of the town had been totally destroyed as the mass keeps advancing.

The local fire station is reportedly surrounded by lava and looks likely to become another casualty. Scien‐ tists and the authorities are hoping

that the stream will turn southwards and avoid the rest of La Laguna and its banana plantations. Should it de‐ cide to flow northwards from La La‐ guna, then the town of Tazacorte is in danger.

As a precaution, another 500 resi‐ dents were evacuated from their homes in the plains of Tazacorte and Los Llanos de Aridane. This brings the total number of evacuees to 7,500 since Cumbre Vieja started erupting on September 19.

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THE BBC national short story award winner has been decided for this year with the ‘masterful’ Lucy Caldwell scooping the prize. The story, named ‘All the People Were Mean and Bad,’ has been hailed for its portrayal of parenthood, marriage and a vision into an alternate life. In the story, the main character is a mother in charge of keeping her daughter entertained through a transatlantic flight.

The title comes from a storybook being read to the discomforted child. “All the people, it says, were mean and bad. Except for Noah.

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Short story winner hailed Noah was good, and because he was good, God saved him.”

The mother hates the book but is very aware of all the people around her, particularly an old‐ er man who is sitting next to the pair. He as‐ sures her that everything is ok, and from there the story grows.

Caldwell says: “I wanted to write about the

distance between where we come from and where we end up; between who we think we are and who we turn out to be. Between what we dream, and what we do.”

The book beat works by Rory Gleeson, Georgina Harding, Danny Rhodes and Richard Smyth to win the prize, which is worth £15,000.

BOOK: Won a prize worth £15,000.

Pay as you go TOLL-FREE roads in Spain will become a thing of the past by 2024. The minister of Trans‐ port, Mobility and Urban Agenda, Raquel Sánchez,

confirmed on October 19 that drivers will have to pay to use the highways from 2024.

The introduction of the toll is based on the State’s need

to seek new resources to pay for public services. Currently, the construction and mainte‐ nance of non‐toll roads is paid for through General State Budgets. In 2022, €1.371 bil‐ lion will be allocated for the services, creating a deficit of about €9 billion.

According to the Associa‐ tion of Companies for the Conservation and Exploitation of Infrastructures (ACEX), the maintenance of each kilome‐ tre of highway costs €80,000 and the Spanish Road Associ‐ ation (AEC) estimated in its latest study that the accumu‐ lated deficit roads in this as‐ pect amount to €7.3 billion.

However, of that amount, only €2.5 billion actually cor‐ responded to state‐owned roads.

This network has an exten‐ sion of 26,466 kms, half of them are high capacity roads and 52 per cent of the total traffic and 64 per cent of lor‐ ries use them.

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The cost of Covid - Careful tax planning has never been more important The Covid pandemic placed a great deal of economic strain on governments across Europe.

New initiatives were introduced to help relieve the burden caused by lockdowns and the drop in domestic productivity.

While these measures provided much needed support, they left governments in considerable debt.

Last month, the UK government announced a 1.25% rise in National Insurance (NI) contributions, higher tax rates for dividends and a freeze on the triple lock for UK pensions.

What is the ‘triple lock’, and how might this change affect your pension?

The triple lock dictates that UK state pensions increase annually in line with the rising cost of living, increased average wages, or a minimum of 2.5% - whichever is highest.

As announced by the UK government, it will be suspended for the 2022/23 tax year due to an

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unexpected surge of 8% for average wages as we recover from the pandemic. Next year UK state pensions will either rise by 2.5% or match the rate of inflation.

This will not come close to the 8% salary rise but could be between 3-4%, in line with inflation.

The government has promised to reintroduce the triple lock for the 2023/24 tax year, but we need

to see what happens if salaries continue increasing.

What are the implications of the dividend tax and NIC rise?

These tax rises and limiting the triple lock is a significant policy change for the UK Conservative Party. However, with recordbreaking waiting lists for the NHS, the government concluded that a 1.25% rise in NI contributions may be the only equitable solution available. From April 2023 this will effectively become a tax levy – the ‘Health and Social Care Levy’ – so it seems here to stay for the foreseeable future.

The dividend tax rise affects dividend income above the £2,000 allowance. From April 2022, basic rate taxpayers will pay 8.75%; higher rate taxpayers 33.75%, and additional rate taxpayers 39.35%.

Can we expect further tax rises in the UK and Europe?

The Covid-19 pandemic threatened to have a catastrophic effect on the global economy. The im-

pact has been mitigated to a degree by government schemes and initiatives, but this has ultimately thrown countries into higher debt.

The UK’s tax hike, aimed at raising more than £36bn over the next three years, could be the first of many. According to calculations by the Institute of Fiscal Studies, the overall tax burden of a UK resident now stands at 35% – a 70-year high.

Other European countries are likely to be considering their options to reduce their Covid debt.

What can you do?

The changes in policy and decisions we’ve seen in the UK may not have happened in a pre-Covid world. But the landscape is different now and we need to be prepared for more tax rises.

While we all understand the importance of playing our part in restoring the damage caused by the pandemic, changes in tax legislation can potentially lead to paying more than is legitimately required. How you hold your as-

sets can make a difference to how much tax you pay, and if you still have the structures you used in the UK, you may be missing out on the tax planning opportunities provided by the Spanish regime.

It’s more important than ever to ensure your financial planning is specifically designed for a resident of Spain.

To receive guidance during this time of change, seek tailored, expert advice. Getting the right help from trusted advisers will help you stay ahead of the curve and plan for almost every contingency.

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

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

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Covid import fears Needle spiking petition

RECOVERING well from its fifth wave of coronavirus in‐ fections, Spain is now boasting one of the lowest incidence rates in the world. The peaks and troughs of virus cases have been sharp but ‘the new

normal’ is rolling out across the country and there are hopes for full Christmas cel‐ ebrations on the horizon.

Despite the good news coming from home, the ‘Achilles heel’ of imported coronavirus cases has barely

decreased since the peak of the fifth wave in July. This Spanish Covid list is now the main focus of the govern‐ ment.

In the most recent week’s figures, there were 229 Covid cases brought in from abroad.

This is only a 20 per cen‐ treduction on the high num‐ bers of peak summer. The national incidence rate then was 17 times higher than it is currently. Now it is around 40 cases per 100,000 inhabi‐ tants per 14 days, then it was 701 per 100,000.

The added issue with these cases is that they are from countries that have very high incidences of coro‐ navirus and make up a large number of Spanish foreign residents and tourists.

Romania is currently top‐ ping the imported Spanish Covid list with more than 196 cases coming through the borders in the last four weeks. The second‐highest on the list of import cases is the United Kingdom.

A P E T I T I O N that has been signed by over 100,000 people calls for nightclub searches fol‐ lowing reports of needle spiking.

One student said she was left feeling “vulnera‐ ble” and “violated” after she was allegedly inject‐ ed in a club in Notting‐ ham. Police have said they are investigating re‐ ports of the incidents.

Sarah Buckle said she was out in Nottingham city on September 28 when she became sud‐ denly ill: “One moment I was talking fine, and then I couldnt get my words out.

“They took me to sit down but then I couldn’t get up again.”

Sarah, 19, says she re‐ membered very little the next morning and woke up in a hospital bed. She then noticed a small pin prick on her hand which later began to throb and turn into bruising. “I feel

violated,” she said. “I’ve had too much to drink before and this was com‐ pletely different.

“To be in hospital for 10 hours, and to have no recollection of anything for that long, is abso‐ lutely crazy. I’m con‐ fused by why this is go‐ ing on, it’s terrifying.

You can cover your drinks, but how are you going to stop someone stabbing you?”

Campaigners are seek‐

ing ‘tangible’ changes to make venues such as clubs safer. Larissa Kennedy, president of the National Union of Students (NUS), said: “It’s absolutely disgust‐ ing that in the past few days a number of stu‐ dents have reported in‐ stances of women being spiked on nights out.

“My rage, love and sol‐ idarity goes out to all those who have been impacted.”

and finally...

A SPANISH billionaire has donated €280 million to purchase life‐saving cancer radiotherapy equipment for the health ser‐ vice.

Amancio Ortega Gaona, a Spanish billionaire businessman, well‐known for his charitable contributions to the Spanish health system, is the founder and former chairman of Inditex fashion group, best known for its chain of Zara clothing and ac‐ cessories shops.

This type of radiotherapy is especially helpful to treat child‐ hood cancers and tumours with difficult access due to its great precision.

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Trump takes on Silicon Valley THE former president of the United States intends to “create a rival to the pro‐ gressive media consortium and fight the ‘Big Tech’ of Silicon Valley.” Trump an‐ nounced the move on Wednesday, October 20.

He is set to launch his own media company. He also in‐ tends to have his own social media network and provide a subscription video ser‐ vice.

Trump is set to name the new company Trump Media

To launch new company.

Technology Group (TMTG).

He plans to take on big tech companies and believes that companies have “used their

power unilaterally to silence opposition voices in the United States.”

The social media side of the venture will be released to the public first. The social media network will be called ‘TRUTH Social’. A new app from Trump can be found on Apple’s App Store al‐ ready. The release date though is set for February 2022. Trump claims that fans will be able to get their hands on a test version of the app in November.

Radisson five-star arrival THE Radisson Hotel Group opened its first five‐star hotel in Sevilla on Thursday, Oc‐ tober 21. The Radisson Collection Mag‐ dalena Plaza Hotel also becomes the hotel group’s first experience with its new Pre‐ mium Lifestyle brand that has been specif‐ ically designed for urban accommoda‐ tions.

The inauguration of the establishment to the hotel sector of the city reinforces the commitment to premium tourism in Sevilla, a strategy that the city council is pursuing with conviction as it is the type

of visitor that it is interested in attracting to improve the quality of this industry.

The mayor of Sevilla, Juan Espadas, and the municipal delegate for Urban Habitat, Culture and Tourism, Antonio Muñoz, ac‐ companied the president of the Radisson Hotel Group, businessman Chema Baster‐ rechea, at the official opening ceremony of the hotel, led by Olivier Rust. The hotel chain has made an important bet with this new business, which has also included the redevelopment of the central Sevilla square.

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Viking Vinland

T Rex

STEP aside Christopher Columbus as discoverer of the Americas because a new type of carbon dating confirms that Vikings were living in the settlement of L’Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, Canada as early as 1021 as Greenland is just 16 kilometres from the nearest Canadian island.

KNOWN as Tristan Otto, the world’s best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil will be scaring visitors to the Danish Natural History Museum until the end of this year. Visitors will not only see the 3.6-metre fossil, but will enjoy a rich audio-visual experience.

THE NETHERLANDS Santa dispute

Sad journey

IT was feared that there would be one Santa too many in Amsterdam on November 14 when there was a split in the Sinterklaas in Amsterdam organisation SSIA, but after mediation there will be just one who will arrive on a steamboat and tour the canals.

THE body of a woman reported missing in the floods that struck western Germany in July has been found in Rotterdam according to the German police, as her DNA was established after the body which must have been carried 300 kilometres along the Rhine was tested.

BELGIUM Tiny house

More toilets

A DUTCH student studying in Ghent has told local newspaper VRT that because he can’t find affordable accommodation near his university, he plans to build a tiny house (described as one measuring less than 37 square metres) if he can find a plot.

A GROUP of MPs in the Belgian Parliament are demanding that the government opens more free public toilets in Brussels, as whilst there are often a number of public urinals for men, the situation for women and families is much worse.

GERMANY Unpleasant welcome

Female President

THE son of Israeli singer Abi Ofarim, Gil, is a German born singer who has said that an employee of Westin Hotel, Leipzig was guilty of antisemitism when checking into the hotel. A 118-page report suggests that there is no evidence of this having taken place.

AS the German political parties get down to agreeing who should do what in a coalition government following the latest election, the Social Democrats have nominated Baerbel Bas, to serve as president of parliament to try to ensure that Germany’s top three posts aren’t male dominated.

FRANCE Mammobus

Vatican visit

IN recognition of the fact that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, the association Bus de la Santé has a number of pink Mammobuses currently in Paris offering free mammograms to women and alerting them to the fact that the earlier the diagnosis, the more likely the cure.

THE French Prime Minister Jean Castex met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday October 18 as the French Catholic Church reels from accusations of clerical child sex abuse and agrees that the law may overrule the sanctity of the confessional box.

NORWAY King Crab

Betting ban

FANS of the TV show Deadliest Catch will be interested to know that Norway is enjoying a huge boom in the popularity of King Crab which was originally considered a potential menace as huge numbers migrated from Russia to Norway seeking colder waters.

DESPITE the fact that the European Union is against state monopolies, it is considered that control of alcohol and now betting is not in breach of Norway’s trade agreement with the EU, so it appears likely that unlicensed online betting companies will be banned in the near future.

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Miss Universe Spain

SPAIN’S Sarah Loinaz was a finalist in Miss Universe 2017. She refused to give up and set her sights on winning in 2021. She took to Instagram to share de‐ tails of her journey and how she has fought hard and learnt lessons along the way.

Sarah commented: “Many doors were closed to me, I fell hundreds of times questioning every‐ thing, BUT I decided to get up and fight no matter what difficulties I encoun‐ tered along the way. Every fall was a lesson. I spent nights studying, constantly searching for motivation in my dreams and living with suitcase in hand, ready to leave home not knowing when I would return.”

Now Miss Universe Spain 2021, Sarah added: “Today it all makes sense and I would do it a thousand times over. Destiny put pure people in my way, people who stretched out

“Nothing is impossible.”

their hand to me and helped me in my evolu‐ tion.” She went on to thank her mother and her family.

Sarah said: “And of course to my mother. With‐ out you, none of this would have been possible. Thank you for having educated me in the values of humility, hard work and the spirit of self‐improvement. To my family and friends, thank you. I feel very lucky to have you in my life!

“Today I tell you that nothing is impossible, let’s dream big and work hard for what we want. Let’s use every obstacle for our own evolution and never stop having faith!”

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MotoGP deal agreed T H E Jerez de la Frontera speed‐ will be seen on television. Lo‐ way circuit in Andalucia will gos will be seen at the Grand h o s t a t l e a s t t h r e e m o r e e d i ‐ Prix of Qatar, Spain, Germany, tions of the Spanish Grand Prix A s s e n , F i n l a n d a n d G r e a t SPEEDWAY: Logos will be seen on TV. of the MotoGP World Champi‐ Britain. onship during the next four seasons. The races will be held in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

According to the Jun‐ ta de Andalucia: “It is SCIENTISTS and doctors This could possibly affect ery year in the winter for a very valuable agree‐ are debating whether their immune systems in children. Some families ment that confirms mask‐wearing and coron‐ the future. have found wearing masks our commitment to avirus prevention measures “The lack of immune wonderful ‘because they hold major sporting could affect pandemics in stimulation due to reduced don’t get sick’ with the nor‐ events in Andalucia. the future. circulation of microbial mal viruses that go around There are many coun‐ Scientists are talking agents and reduced absorp‐ each year. tries and circuits that about ‘immune debt’. The tion of related vaccines in‐ He said: “It is good for want to host a Mo‐ concept is a new one. The duced an ‘immunity debt’ children to be confronted toGP World Champi‐ debate began after French that could have negative with pathogens. One of the onship, but we are a paediatrician Robert Cohen consequences when the reasons why Covid‐19 is guarantee of success. wrote an opinion piece. pandemic is under control mostly mild in children is It is important news He argued that the use of and non‐pharmacological because their immune sys‐ given the sporting and Covid prevention measures measures are eliminated,” tem is used to dealing with economic impact of including masks, social dis‐ Cohen commented. new pathogens.” this event.” tancing and handwashing José Gómez Rial is a pae‐ “If we now intervene The agreement also increases the chance of fu‐ diatrician and immunologist with a mask every year at includes the promo‐ ture pandemics. The coron‐ at the Hospital Clínico de virus time, we may lose the tion of Andalucia as a avirus prevention measures Santiago de Compostela. He effect in the future. Over‐ tourist destination mean that people have a commented on the fact protecting children’s im‐ through logos on ex‐ low bacterial exposure lev‐ that some families have mune systems I think can clusive curves which el. suggested using masks ev‐ have consequences.”

What is immune debt?

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Board game

Stolen bones

THE popular Finnish board game Afrikan tähti, (Star of Africa) has been accused of supporting colonialism and racism, because a number of geography students at the University of Helsinki dressed as Star of Africa characters to attend a game-themed, student-organised event celebrating the 70-year-old game.

ABOUT 150 years ago, representatives of Stockholm's Karolinska Institute removed bones and skulls from an abandoned graveyard in Finland in order to study them to try to identify racial characteristics. Now the Finnish Government is to formally request their return for burial.

IRELAND Me Too

Halloween hash

WITH all of the revelations about the treatment of artists, particularly women in the movie industry, a new Irish report which canvassed 1,343 artists revealed a liturgy of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, humiliation, victimisation, assault and sexual assault in the Irish arts sector.

AMAZING as it may seem, Gardaí in Dublin have seized a consignment of edible cannabis jellies, warned that toxic sweets are in circulation and could seriously harm children, over the Halloween period with six children under 10 so far being treated after unknowingly eating them.

ITALY Digital banking

Rome strip

SPAIN’S BBVA Bank is launching a digital retail banking service in Italy with what it claims is the most secure card in the world as there are no printed numbers on it or CVV, there are no charges for banking and special rates offered for financial products.

IN a choreographed strip, some 50 female former Alitalia flight attendants removed their uniforms outside Rome’s city hall on Wednesday October 20 to protest about their job loss, as just 2,800 out of 11,000 employees were taken on by replacement airline ITA on worse terms.

PORTUGAL Teachers strike

Wrong kit

TO coincide with the Portuguese Government’s discussions in Parliament over the 2022 State budget on November 5, the main teaching unions have called on their members to go out on strike on that day to highlight their upset at the lack of finance in the education system.

THE newly opened Madame Tussauds in Dubai has come in for a great deal of criticism from fans of Cristiano Ronaldo who have complained that his wax figure should not be displayed in an old Juventus strip and it will now be replaced with him in a Manchester United kit.

RUSSIA No Cop

Space movie

A KREMLIN spokesperson has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the COP26 UN climate change conference in Glasgow in person although the country will be represented in some form and it may be that he takes part digitally if allowed.

THE first movie to be partly filmed in space will be The Challenge, as a Russian film crew returned to Earth after spending 12 days on the International Space Station learning the intricacies of zero gravity acting and filming. This should beat a similar venture proposed by Tom Cruise.

SWEDEN Highest honour

Same sex

PRINCESS CHRISTINA of Sweden served as first lady following the death of her mother, until her brother married Queen Silvia in 1976. At a ceremony at the Royal Palace, King Carl XVI Gustaf presented his sister with Sweden’s highest honour, His Majesty the King’s Medal.

ACCORDING to a report in Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, the Marshall of the Realm, Fredrick Wersäll has confirmed that there would be no constitutional objection to the same sex marriage of a member of the Swedish Royal Family provided that the monarch is in favour of the partnership.

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FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Chip crisis THE chip crisis which has affected so many companies throughout the world, especially those in car manufacturing, computer production and mobile phones has probably bottomed out according to the CEO of Intel, but will not return to normal for at least a year he believes.

Thermomix TO celebrate 50 years of trading in Spain, Thermomix has opened a pop-up restaurant in Madrid where visitors can pass through five rooms each representing a typical Spanish dining room by decade and taste 10 dishes created using recipes created by the Thermomix robot.

Green Savings Bonds THE world’s first green savings bonds are being launched in the UK by the British Government through the National Savings & Investments website so that when you save, the money you invest contributes towards public spending and will help finance green projects.

UK borrowing down UK Government borrowing fell in September compared with a year earlier as the economy continued to recover from coronavirus lockdowns according to the Office for National Statistics.

The need to borrow was particularly high during 2020, as so many people were on furlough and businesses were in many cases suspended but even so, the figure is still the second-highest for September since monthly records began in 1993. The amount borrowed stands at £21.8 billion which is around 25 per cent (£7 billion) less than in September 2020.

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is the amount that the US lift makers the Otis Elevator STAT OF Company group is prepared to spend to take over 49.99 €1.646 billion per cent it does not own of Spanish-based Zardoya Otis.

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US punitive import duties terminated GREAT news for Britain and Spain as the US Government terminates punitive import duties imposed due to threats to tax companies like Amazon and Google.

In fact, the United States has reached an agreement with Austria, France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom regarding the treatment of Digital Services Taxes (DSTs) during the interim period prior to full imple‐ mentation of Pillar 1 of the Organisa‐ tion for Economic Co‐operation and Development (OECD) agreement.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Am‐

bassador Katherine Tai congratulat‐ ed all concerned in reaching a his‐ toric understanding which will mean that there will be a levelling of the corporate tax playing field.

“In coordination with Treasury, we will work together with these governments to ensure implemen‐ tation of the agreement and rollback of existing DSTs when Pillar 1 enters into effect the Ambassador said.

Adding “We will also continue to oppose the implementation of uni‐ lateral digital services taxes by other trading partners.”

The USTR is proceeding with the

LEGALLY SPEAKING

How to divide profits?

We are about to dissolve our Community of Property Owners and sell the building. But we have a dispute over the division of the proceeds. At pre‐ sent we are charging members all the same community fees regardless of the size of their property. The properties range from 90 to 200 square metres, but they all pay the same fee. This is clearly unfair to the smaller units and over the years the members have requested a change.

This has been refused by the administrator and by one member who holds nine proxy votes. They argue that to force a change a unanimous agreement is necessary.

What can we do?

P C (Costa Blanca) Your ad‐ DAVID SEARL ministrator YOU AND THE LAW is correct when he IN SPAIN says that it takes a vote of 100 per cent to change the original charter, the Escritura de Constitu‐ cion, of your community. However it is impossible that your original charter contains the provision that each unit pays the same, regardless of size. No Notary would per‐ mit this because it is in fact contrary to the Horizontal law, which specifies that fees must be based on the square metres of the flat. It must have been added later by a vote. This means you can change it by majority vote in the AGM. Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

formal steps required for terminat‐ ing the Section 301 trade actions, and in coordination with Treasury, will monitor implementation of the agreement going forward.

For the last few months, all sides had agreed to suspend the duties whilst a formal agreement was de‐ bated.

This means that Americans will be able to enjoy Scotch Whisky and Spanish olives without being made to pay high retaliatory import duties on these and a number of other goods from the countries who have now agreed terms.

Manage your wealth with Golden Leaves International BETWEEN pensions, house sales and inheri‐ tances, many British expats in Spain may find they have accrued a large sum of Protect your wealth. wealth by the time they move here.

And when moving to another country, and when it comes to what you want to pass on to loved ones, it is never more important to protect that wealth.

Golden Leaves International are on hand with their expert partners to help you manage that wealth.

They have partnered up with some of the leading experts and Independent Financial Advisors on the Costa Blanca, to aid you in understanding the man‐ agement of your finances, including how to protect and preserve your wealth and pensions.

And when it comes to what you leave behind when the time comes, Golden Leaves International can also help with that.

Working with expert partners, they can also help you put together a Spanish Will, making sure your assets go where you intend them to.

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Wooden bicycle IF you fancy a project which may or may not actually have a long‐term use but will certainly make you think about sustainability, visit the Facebook page of Spanish architects Aquimaña.

They have come up with the concept of a wooden bike and have four different blueprints which you can download free of charge through an open‐source programme.

Once you have the plans, you are welcome to modify them and share on the site and then get busy producing the bicycle by hand or using a 3D printer if you have one available.

It’s a project that will at‐ tract quite a few, if only to see how long the bike will last before the rain gets to it.

UK inflation ALTHOUGH UK pension‐ ers are due to receive a 3.2 per cent increase next April, the Bank of England (BOE) believes that inflation in the UK c o n t i n u e s t o h e a d u p‐ wards.

The Bank of England Governor has already warned that it will have to act on inflation when it next holds its interest rate‐setting meeting on November 4 as it appears that in‐ flation could hit 4 per cent.

However according to a BBC report, BOE new chief economist Huw Pil has indicated that he wouldn’t be surprised if inflation hit 5 per cent in the New Year.

The price of Bitcoin reached an all-time high THE price of Bitcoin hit a fresh all‐time high for the first time in over six months on the morning of Wednes‐ day, October 20, as investors rallied around the blockbuster debut of the first‐ever bitcoin cryptocurrency fu‐ tures exchange‐traded fund.

The price of bitcoin jumped more

than 4 per cent to $66,140 surpassing a record high of about $64,800 set on April 14, although it has lost some ground since then.

The record comes after a very posi‐ tive October for bitcoin as it began the month valued at around $43,000, gain‐ ing almost half its price over again

since then. With this latest boost, bit‐ coin prices skyrocketed by nearly 20 per cent during that week amid fer‐ vour for the debut of the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, which posted roughly $1 billion in volume and rose 4.7 per cent during its first day of trad‐ ing on Tuesday, October 19.

The first‐ever Bitcoin futures ex‐ change‐traded fund launched in the US in what was touted as a major milestone for the crypto industry that could push it to new record highs as it offers a more regulated structure for traditional investors, through plat‐ forms they are more familiar with.

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S summer comes to a close and the evenings draw in, many people are switching sun-filled days at the beach and long nights out for the comfort and warmth of their own homes.

And after a long summer out and about with making improvements to homes and gardens at the back of their minds, many are taking the plunge and getting to work making the most of their spaces.

Whether it’s an apartment, villa, balcony or garden, a few quick improvements can transform a space from homely to luxury, and homeowners are now taking advantage of increased time to make those changes.

The pandemic has also seen

INDOOR SPACE: Comfort is high on the agenda. investment in home improvements increase by around 5 per cent, and now friends and families are meeting again and social events are back on the table, many are choosing to host from their homes, making it a must to get spaces looking their best.

In fact, the ability to socialise

from home has been driving spending in consumers’ homes and gardens choices, with owners increasingly adapting spaces to become more open plan, freeing them up to be used by multiple groups at the same time, and increasing the space available for entertaining.

Meanwhile, the rise in various

members of the same family moving back in together during the pandemic, and the need to be able to host families and friends from abroad has also been driving an increase in the number of people adding bedrooms to a property.

Homes and garden trends are also changing spending habits,

with the neutral beiges and creams popular in the past decade now being replaced with green to mirror nature in indoor spaces. Comfort is also high on the agenda, with this season’s trends seeing an increase in the use of luxury fabrics in curtains, cushions and sofas to add a hotel-quality feel to homes.

In outdoor spaces too there is a trend for luxury, with items including outdoor saunas and luxury pools gaining popularity.

The good news is that alongside making homes more comfortbale and luxurious to live in, these home improvements could also be adding to the value of house prices with Spain’s housing market continuing to grow by 0.7 per cent from last year.

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HEN you live on the Costa Blanca in what continues to be a rapidly changing climate with warmer summers and colder and wetter winters, you know that you need to keep cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Sadly, as energy prices continue to escalate, there is an expense, but air conditioning which can also warm the home is still a very costeffective option and major manufacturers are creative and increasing more efficient options.

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The company has over the years installed literally thousands of units

Their office hours are from 9am to 5pm but the mobile phone is always switched on so that you can contact them at any time in the event of an emergency or to discuss your needs.

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MANTELPIECE: Can be the focal point of your room.

THE fire and mantelpiece can be the focal point of your room, and while many people decide to keep things simple and leave it bare, if you do want to make a feature of it, here are some ideas.

You can use a large mirror or an attractive painting as the main feature above the mantelpiece, and then from there, choose some items to complement them, such as antiques, candles, flowers, photos or a clock. The main thing is to find items which complement each other

and add to the feeling which you want for the room. Do not use too many different items as this will only make it look cluttered and gather dust. Try to also keep the items balanced in size, number and shape.

You may also want to put the television above the fireplace, but make sure that it is placed at a good height to prevent neck pains and that the size is appropriate. There will also be other items such as speakers, DVD players and game consoles to consider.

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Choose comfort and style at Sofaland For comfort and choice then look no further than Sofaland in Quesada

HE Eastman family has been providing sofas and beds to thousands of families on the Costa Blanca in the last decade and has actually been making people more comfy in their homes since 1972, running their own furniture shops and warehouses in the UK. After moving to Spain more than 18 years ago, Sofaland was later established bringing their same skills, business expertise and quality service and products to the local expat market.

With literally hundreds of suites in the spacious showroom facility in the Lo Marabu area of Quesada, there is something for everyone, whether you are looking for a small practical piece or a sprawling corner unit giving room for the whole family to lounge on.

There is perhaps the largest choice of suites on show in the Costa Blanca, with genuine leather sofas and chairs also available. It means that customers can actually see the prod-

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uct they are buying and do the all important sit test. For added comfort and space go for something with adjustable head and foot rests and stools housed in the arms.

There really can be the perfect suite for you and if what you see

isn’t quite right, then the styles can be custom made to your size with your choice of material and colour.

Many items can be bought straight from the shop floor and delivery is as quick and convenient to you as possible. The expert delivery team will come and take away your old sofa before positioning your new one, having total respect for being in your

home, cleaning up after themselves and making sure you are happy with your new purchase.

Delivery is also free within a 30km radius and all sofas come with a part exchange allowance of up to €500, making the already competitive prices even more affordable.

There is also a large range of mattresses and beds including orthopaedic, memory foam and

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Have a green home Lucky

WOULD you like to make your home more environmentally friendly?

You can start by using solar panels and solar energy for different appliances, which will help you to save money as well as being better for the environment.

Make sure it is well insulated and collect rainwater for use.

Put plants in your home, not only will they give it a calmer appearance, they will help to purify the air by absorbing chemicals.

Use natural light where possible with windows and skylights.

Turn the tap off when you’re brushing your teeth and only use the water you need. Use an ecological toilet with recycled water from the sink and shower.

Shower instead of bathing and use a filter on your kitchen tap to prevent using bottled water.

Use fluorescent and energy saving light bulbs, and unplug electrical equipment when it isn’t being used.

GREEN: Use energy saving light bulbs.

Space under the stairs

THE space beneath the stairs is often an area which is not used to the best advantage.

With a little clever planning you can place drawers, cupboards, shelves, desks, dog kennels and even bathrooms beneath the stairs.

The steps themselves can be turned into drawers meaning that the space can be used to save space in other rooms. It can also be an ideal place for hanging bikes or other sports equipment.

It can be ideal to store towels and bedding, as well as toys and games, umbrellas, hang coats, make a library, keep wines, place a fish tank or space for a pet reptile.

It is a small area which is easy to decorate and can house a sofa or reading nook.

pocket sprung. Again, with this many in stock, you can actually see and try what you will buy to ensure you have one that is just hard or soft enough for you to enjoy a good night’s sleep all night every night.

All staff are on hand and able to assist and help you in any way they can and floor manager Paul is also a trained upholsterer, having been in the trade since he was 16 years old. This means that should any problems arise with your new sofa, he can deal with them quickly and efficiently.

bamboo THE so-called lucky bamboo plant is popular as a housewarming gift.

It looks pretty and with simple care can last a long time, decorating any part of your home.

It can be kept in either potting soil or water. If you choose soil, make sure it is always slightly damp; if you choose water, make sure the roots are always completely covered, they can survive nicely in fish bowls. Changing the water regularly will prevent the plant from getting diseased, using purified water or rain water is ideal. If you change the bowl, clean it only with water, avoid soap. Use only minimal fertiliser if you have planted it in soil.

It is a plant which doesn’t require much light and will grow well in the shade. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight.

BAMBOO: Will grow well in the shade.

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All your English TV in Spain S much as British expats love the Spanish sun, we all miss our English TV in Spain. The magic boxes offering Sky TV, Premier League, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, thousands of movies and series, often never arrive once paid for.

“If the boxes do arrive, you’ll throw something at it and be watching the game in the local café/pub by the second half because most run on free apps,” says Pete Molloy from English TV in Spain, who has been in the industry for over 15 years in Spain.

“If English TV in Spain can warn you against one thing, it is one-off payment bargains. Don’t do it. Kodi Boxes, Mobdro etc, free apps are unreliable and will fail after a short time - you will be €80-140 worse off and frustrated,” says Pete. Due to the volatile industry and technology, customers will periodically face issues or demand new channels. If a provider is offering a lump sum purchase without an annual subscription, it could be because the box is low

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ENGLISH TV: Talk to us, the client always comes first. quality. You could also find servers shut down and have no means to fix it.

“I tell people I could sell those boxes but I don’t want customers coming back to me when it goes

wrong,” says Pete, whose English TV in Spain, and IPTV IN SPAIN can advise on IPTV for English TV in Spain, Dutch TV in Spain, Nordic TV in Spain, Scandinavian TV in Spain, amongst others.

Call Pete on +34 606 297 825 or Stuart on 634 373 797 Visit their website at www.englishtvinspain.com or email pete@englishtvinspain.com

Vinyl stickers

VINYL stickers have become very popular for decorating walls, whether it’s in a child’s room or a main room used by the whole family.

It is a simple way to give a completely new appearance to the room without the hassle or expense of painting it.

“You can get Sky TV in Spain using your box from the UK, but not all your functions will work. If Sky TV find you are using it in Spain, your SKY TV card, will be deactivated and you will have no

You can get a wide variety of designs or even get them personalised. They last well, but when you want to change them for something new, it’s quick and easy.

With anything from dinosaurs and superheroes to butterflies and inspirational quotes, the vinyl decals you choose for your rooms are entirely up to you.

It’s best to use them on well-finished walls, painted with latex paint. If you are sticking them on glass, clean it first with alcohol. On tiles or ceramic surfaces, clean them of grease before sticking.

VINYL DECALS: Quick and easy.

Sky TV in Spain or Sky TV in the UK. Sky are very protective of their brand,” says Pete who is based out of Orihuela.

Another warning sign said Pete, is people offering IPTV in Spain for less than €100 annually, as the service could be inferior. “You can buy an IPTV in Spain, boxes from as little as €50 a year, but you will be receiving very poor quality.”

Talk to us.

Pete said he provides customers with the “truth” about IPTV systems, ensuring that no customer is left without English TV in Spain or IPTV in Spain. Pete also prides himself on answering WhatsApps even at night. I’ll send emails to my customers at midnight, if it’s relevant, and will always try to answer the phone (sensible times). “The client always comes first,” he says.

Without you, the client, there is no English TV in Spain.

English TV in Spain advises on TV channels for any country via IPTV in Spain and we install free to air and one-off priced satellite TV for your English TV in Spain.

Miniature Zen garden A MINIATURE Zen garden is something ideal to have in your home and helps to alleviate stress and relax.

The aim of it is to take a pause from life for a moment and evoke feelings of peace and tranquillity.

It is usually made up of just natural elements such as sand and stones, and is excellent if you don’t have the space for a large garden. It can be placed on a desk or table and is a gentle reminder for us to take a break from work when needed and just chill out.

The sand represents water, the rocks are for earth, and the little rake can be used to make patterns in the sand. They can also include plants and candles.

ZEN GARDEN: Can be placed on a desk or table.

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The top Estate Agent for properties in Costa Blanca South Vincent Real Estate

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S the Costa Blanca property market continues to grow, one of the most important things for a new buyer or seller is to be able to find an Estate Agent who has been in business for some time and knows the area in which you are interested.

Vincent Real Estate grew from a holiday home purchase in 1989 to a full time move to Spain a decade later and the opening of the family business which has been running for 22 years and in addition to the original founders, two more family members make up part of the 20 plus team.

With that much experience and having survived the 2008 economic crisis as well as the more recent lockdown, you can be sure that there are very few surprises left for the team which means that buying, selling and renting will be a simple process.

The range of potential purchasers is increasing, so it is important that they can make themselves understood which is why, buyers and sellers can converse comfortably with the

THE TEAM: The family business has been running for 22 years and make buying, selling or renting a simple process for you. team in English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Norwegian and Swedish.

Whether you are looking for a bargain buy, a new build or a resale in Costa Blanca South and Costa Calida then you won’t be disappointed with the number of properties available via the offices in Benijofar and Playa Flamenca (Orihuela Costa).

You need to be confident in your dealing with your Estate

Agent and apart from the size of the organisation and its longevity, there is the added security in the fact that Vincent Real estate is part of the AIPP (Association of International Property Professionals) and complies with their guidelines.

Sellers know that it is important that their property is promoted as far and wide as possible and the fact that company founder and director Mark Vincent has just re-

Benijofar office Av. Federico Garcia Lorca 37, Benijofar 03178 (Alicante) ES: (0034) 966 712 440 UK: +44 (0) 2080 998997 info@vincent-realestate.com

turned from exhibiting at the prestigious Place in the Sun property exhibition held at the NEC in Birmingham shows the level of commitment that the company has.

If you are thinking of listing your property with an agent in the near future, then if you do this before the end of the year with Vincent Real Estate and mention Euro Weekly News, you will be offered the chance to obtain free legal conveyancing services.

Orihuela Costa office Calle Niagara Ed. Miraflores III, Local 6,7 Playa Flamenca 03189 Orihuela Costa ES: (0034) 965 326 606 UK: +44 (0) 203 0048990 info@vincent-realestate.com

Currently the offices are open Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm, but a member of staff will be available outside these hours including weekends subject to prior arrangement. Visit the website at https://vincent-realestate.com/ to view the many properties available and to view Mark’s regularly updated blogs which give his view of the market and how it is performing and spot special offers and new properties on the company’s Facebook page or Twitter.

Whatever your interest, do call into either office to discuss exactly what service you are looking for. One thing is for certain, Vincent Real Estate has the knowhow and commitment to help you achieve your real estate dream.

Graffiti on indoor walls PLANTS: A welcome addition to any home.

Cooling your home with plants DID you know that there are plants which can help to keep your house cooler?

In this Spanish summer heat, they will be a welcome addition to any home, being both attractive and useful.

Five of these plants are: Mother-in-laws

tongues - Can absorb damaging particles and clear the air.

Golden cane or butterfly palm - Once it has grown, which it will do quickly with proper care, it can give shade and eliminates carbon monoxide.

Spider plant - Can absorb heat and refreshes

the room.

Boston fern - Needs a lot of water and light, but it will grow rapidly into a green and bushy plant with a refreshing appearance.

Panama rubber tree Very easy to care for and resistant to any type of climate.

GRAFFITI on indoor walls graffiti is usually on exterior walls; but when used inside, it can give a contemporary and energetic feel to a room. Depending on the look you want to create, you can graffiti an entire room, a single wall, or a small section.

The feeling it transmits will depend entirely on the style and the colours you use.

Prepare the room to protect surfaces and furniture.

Tape the edges of the graffiti area with wide painter’s tape and use several layers.

Use spray paint to create a coloured base for your graffiti design. Sketch the design on the wall using a pencil after the base coat dries.

Draw a very basic outline that will serve as a guide for the large features of your graffiti. Use spray paint to complete the design.

Start with the main structure of the image and add details as you go.

Feel free to experiment and cover mistakes; extra layers will add texture to the room.

Experiment.

Hydrogel beads YOU may have seen gel beads used for plants and wondered if they are worthwhile. They look very pretty, especially in a glass vase or bowl and can make a centrepiece of flowers appear even more attractive.

Hyrdogel beads retain up to 90 per cent water, and they are made of biodegradable material which is non-toxic, so they don’t contaminate the land, water or other plants.

They do not take water from the plants’ roots, they will not cause the roots to rot, as they release water as and when it is needed.

Hydrogel beads improve aeration and permeability for the plants’ environment and can maintain their properties up to eight years. They improve growth and development of the plants. They reduce the need for frequent watering up to 50 per cent, contributing to saving water.

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Leak Tech is a highly specialised business in leak detection and repairs EAK TECH is an established and professional company located in the Costa Blanca covering from Los Alcazarés to Alicante and inland as far as Hondon de los Frailes.

As Leak Tech are a family-run business their team is dedicated to give first class customer service, excellent customer care and work to the highest standards using state of the art equipment, tech-

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LEAK TECH: If you suspect a leak, take action quickly.

nology and materials.

Before the company was established here in Spain, a long time was spent researching what the leading and successful companies in other countries were using to detect and fix leaks. Therefore, Leak Tech have the most up-todate testing equipment and methods to find leaks meaning they can pinpoint the problem accurately before any excavation takes place, causing the minimum amount of disruption to your home, pool, and the surrounding areas.

Leak Tech also has a PADI qualified diver so they can make repairs under water where possible, saving time and cost of draining the water from your pool. They have become the leading company in the area for underwater tiling.

Leak Tech are fully qualified Elbe Liner installers, offering a 15-year watertight guarantee for your swimming pool. The liner is a new PVC membrane made by ELBE in Germany. This is a great option for pools suffering from cracks, loose tiles, and algae, saving you time and money in the long run.

Unlike other companies who offer leak detection and repairs, Leak Tech do not list a whole range of different services, such as swimming pool maintenance, gardening, or drainage problems and more.

So, if you suspect a leak either in your mains water line pipework or in your swimming pool do not delay taking action as leaks can only get worse and can lead to further and greater problems.

For peace of mind, call the experts! You can contact them on 627 752 965 or 966 194 179.

You can also email the company at info@leak-tech.net or visit their new website www.leak-tech.net Office opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 to 17:00.

Outdoor cooking

OUTSIDE LIVING: You can take full advantage of the summer nights.

COOKING outside is a pleasure, and if you have the space, it’s a great idea to make a barbecue so that you can take full advantage of the summer nights.

You can find models which work with either coal or gas. If you choose coal, depending on the space you have, you can build one or you can buy a mobile barbecue, whichever is easiest for you. Gas is faster and not so messy, but coal is more traditional and there are new models on the market with new cooking systems and which are much easier to clean. They have a lid and a made from top quality materials.

If you only have a small area or balcony, there are small models to choose from, or even table-top barbecues.

Have a bodega at home IT is quite common in Spain to have a home wine cellar or bodega if you are keen on wines.

This is the ideal place to store your wines properly until you decide to share them with family and friends.

It is important to know that only wines made for maturing should be stored, as young wines, if kept, may not be in optimal condition when you eventually come to taste them.

The walls of a wine cellar should be made of brick and can be whitewashed. A cellar is the ideal place for a ‘bodega’ but in any case, it should be a cool and dark part of the house. The floor should be made of stone if possible and there should be no drafts, although the area should have good ventilation. The ideal

temperature is between 8ºC and 18ºC all year, preferable a steady 12ºC. Humidifiers and thermostats can be

used to control the temperature. It should also be protected from noises, vibration and strong smells.

Home renovation musts BEFORE you undergo renovations in your home, there are some things that you must take into account.

Make sure that you choose a reputable company who listen to your needs and take your budget into account. Don’t work with companies that keep you waiting around or don’t get back to you when promised.

Take into account the design of what you already have in your home and plan to keep, you will want the new part to match the rest of the house even if the aim is to make it more practical and modern.

Take the needs of all the people who are going to live in the house into account, even your children have the right to propose their ideas, likes and dislikes. There may be something that you hadn’t thought of that you can actually incorporate into the design of your new home.

Make sure everything is planned from the start and you know how long the work will take.

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URNITURE company, Mugals Mobiliario, has been offering modern, high quality and beautiful furniture in Murcia since 2004.

Dedicated to home furniture, both indoor and outdoor, as well as upholstery and decoration, the company started out as a family business committed to providing the best quality products and personalised customer service.

Their beautiful, authentic and future-proof furniture is available online and via their showroom in Sucina, Murcia, offering furniture to the entire Costa Blanca and Costa Calida.

With everything from headboards to dining tables, sofas, beds, chairs, coffee tables, mattresses and armchairs, Mugals Mobiliario has what you need to completely furnish your home.

The company also offers a selection of outdoor garden fur-

Modern and beautiful design from Mugals Mobiliario MUGALS: Offer beautiful, authentic and future-proof furniture. niture for the terrace or atrium so you can furnish your pool to sunbathe or enjoy a refreshing drink in the heat of the sun.

Or enjoy the views from your balcony or terrace with their sets of chairs, tables and coffee tables or side tables, as well as lounge sets, dining sets

and sun loungers. Mugals Mobiliario offers the finest outdoor furniture in Murcia and Alicante.

Guaranteeing the best quality, all the manufacturers they work with maintain the highest quality standards. Meanwhile, Mugals Mobiliario will also de-

liver your new furniture to your door, offering fast and safe transport to ensure the condition of the furniture to your home.

Free transport is available to San Javier, Los Alcazares, San Pedro del Pinatar, Pilar de la Ho-

radada, Cartagena, Orihuela, Elche, Torrevieja, Santa Pola, Torre Pacheco, Caravaca, Cieza, Jumilla, Totana, Archena, Molina de Segura, Mula, Yecla, Alhama de Murcia, Moratalla, Lorca, Mazarron, Aguilas, La Union, Bullas, Calasparra, Fortuna, Abanilla, Librilla, Fuente Alamo, Abaran, Villena, Elda, and Almoradi.

The company loves what they sell, and love transforming your ideas into homes with a personal and friendly service in English and Spanish. They even offer offers and promotions on their website, Facebook page and on Instagram to provide value to their customers.

So why not check out Mugals Mobiliario at wwww.mugalsmobiliario.com/en/shop/, or contact them on info@mugalsmobiliario.com or a.james@mugalsmobiliario.com or on 968 370 619 or 662 906 007.

Alternatively, take a look at the showroom on Avda Constitucion 50, Sucina 30590 Murcia from Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm, and Saturdays from 10am to 1.30pm.

You can even check out their Facebook page for their latest offers at https://www.facebook.com/mugalsm.

So get in touch today to start planning your new home.

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Visit The Kitchen Shop

I T U A T E D on Urbanisation La Marina The Kitchen Shop is a wellestablished legally registered, family-run business.

Owner Simon has nearly 30 years of experience in the carpentry/ cabinet making trade, both in the UK and here in Spain and specialises in Design and the Installation of Kitchens and Bedrooms, assisted by Mark.

The Kitchen Shop provides a free, no obligation, design service individual to your ideas, needs and budget and can advise on the many options available, a full installation or just changing doors or worktops to give a great new look.

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PRIORITY: Value, choice, quality and service.

Our priority is to offer the highest standard of customer care to all our clients, combining excellent craftmanship along with Value, Choice, Quality and Service.

In the shop Angela and Lynette also offer extra

services of ID PHOTOS (TIE), PHOTOCOPYING, LOCATOR FORMS (for UK Travel), PASSPORT RENEWALS, BOARDING PASSES, BABY EQUIPMENT HIRE, GREETINGS CARDS, STATIONERY AND POSTAL SERVICE.

Tel: (0034) 965 077 555 • Mobile: (0034) 661 861 416 C/Alfredo Krauss 2, Local 11, Urb La Marina Visit: www.thekitchenshop.es • Email: thekitchenshop@yahoo.co.uk

Feng Shui for the bathroom IN Feng Suhi, the bathroom and toilet are governed by the Water element, associated with wealth, prosperity, career and a good flow of energy.

Feng Shui indicates the following: Do not put a bathroom in front of the kitchen or near the front door. Under the stairs is a bad place too for health and financial prospects.

Feng Shui prefers neutral colours such as beige, ochre and pastel colours for a feeling of well-being.

The toilet lid and door must always be closed and the bathroom regularly aerated.

Neutral or pastel colours best.

Use points of light that are independent and can be regulated.

Add some plants in the bathroom to reduce humidity, and make the atmosphere more relaxed with candles and natural aromas. Keep the bathroom clean and tidy.

Include a wood element in the bathroom in order to balance the water element.

Home made compost COMPOSTING is a cheap and easy way to get rid of kitchen and garden refuse which can be transformed into fertiliser.

The resulting compost, made with leaves, grass cuttings and kitchen refuse will be rich in nutrients and free of chemicals. You can buy containers in which to make compost, made of wood or plastic, but you can simply make a hole in the ground to place them in, or just make a pile directly on the ground in a dry and shady area near water.

Use coffee grains too; they are rich in nitrogen and very healthy for plants. Other items which can be included are natural fibres, ashes, hair, egg shells, wood, tea bags and paper or cardboard.

The whole thing should be turned at least every two days and within one to three months you should have lovely rich compost.

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Through the bars Helen’s Trucks

HAVE you ever wondered why there are iron bars on the windows of most houses in Spain?

The ‘rejas’ which are obviously a useful deterrent to prevent intruders from entering your home have been used for centuries and, more than just a security device, many also

have decorative purposes.

They were often used on the windows of churches to prevent relics from being stolen as well as making them more ornate.

Another use for them has been courting. In the old days, when a man was courting a woman, he would be allowed to talk to

her from outside the window, through the ‘rejas’ but not inside her home.

There would also be a chaperone present in the same room as the woman to make sure no funny business was going on.

Many references to this can be found in Spanish literature.

Getting a garden shed HAVING a garden shed is always useful, especially if you enjoy taking care of your garden and have a lot of tools that need to be kept safe and tidy.

There are different types of sheds, made from wood, PVC, metal and other materials.

The ideal thing is for them to have a window and space inside for you to move around and work, as well as store logs, bikes and other items. You can store tools, machinery, seeds and all sorts of other things in a shed, so that they can be easily accessed when you need them in the garden. If large enough, it is also an ideal place to carry out repairs, pot up plants and work

A useful space. on small DIY projects. All types need a little maintenance, so choosing one is a matter of personal taste.

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E L E N ’ S TRUCKS has been in business now for over 19 years and is based in Crevillente and they specialise in smaller loads and light removals, moving goods between the UK and Spain.

They bring that personal touch to transporting your belongings from A to B. Helen and Trevor,who make up the team at Helen’s Trucks along with Barry and Kevin have said the market has changed significantly from the peak a few years ago when so many more people were moving to Spain from the UK. Now they find that most people are leaving the bulk of their furniture and white goods in their property when they sell and are looking to trans-

HELEN’S TRUCKS: Bring you a personal touch. port only the most precious of their belongings and heirlooms back with them when they return to the UK. At Helen’s Trucks it is a personal, friendly, quality service their customers get. Helen and Trevor both believe it is very important to meet their customers

face to face even when giving those initial estimates. “That way we can find out what the customer really wants and needs,” said Helen. That helps build up trust with their customers that they can safely leave their treasured possessions in safe hands.

Wrapping and packing can be undertaken by Helen’s Trucks, but if you prefer then they can supply all the necessary cartons, paper and tape for you to do the work yourself. Communication with their customers is another key element to success at Helen’s Trucks ensuring their clients are kept abreast of the situation.

They will also help guide you through the new paperwork for Customs too.

You can contact Helen’s Trucks on 965 400 616 or 667 815 081 and email at helenstrucks1@yahoo.co.uk. There is also a website at www.helenstrucks.com and on Facebook at Helens Trucks.

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ITH winter coming, it’s time to think about the best and most economic way to keep warm when the temperature starts to drop and this is where family-run Budget Burners can come in very useful.

To some extent, the name says it all as the company is committed to supplying a quality product at a sensible price, but there is a lot more to know about the service offered.

Having been involved with all things to do with wood and pellet burners for more than 10 years in the UK and five years here in Spain, they are experts at determining the most efficient burner which will suit your property and needs.

The company can supply and install your new burner, but it doesn’t finish there as

Feel welcome to join the Budget Burners family

Compare the benefits. their knowledgeable staff can offer to service or repair wood burning and pellet burning stoves and compare the benefits of each type for you.

The office is based next to Mercadona La Marina/San Fulgencio, however they

work all across the Costa Blanca and this family-run, fully industry trained team offer quality products, top customer service and say that aftercare is an absolute priority.

It really is not just about the sales, rather it’s about outstanding customer service, advice and support whilst all work is always completed to regulations as safety and quality is paramount along with client satisfaction.

Although Budget Burners believe that they offer exceptional value for money, they do offer a like for like price match guarantee, should any other supplier offer the identical product at a cheaper price.

Urban gardens URBAN vegetable gardens are becoming increasingly popular in cities and can be created on patios, terraces or balconies. This way, you can grow your own produce to use in the kitchen, from the simple herbs to the more adventurous trees and bushes with fruit and vegetables. They are also a great way to save money, eat more healthily and are therapeutic.

If you have little space, try growing things like lettuce, spinach, carrots, cabbage, radishes, cherry tomatoes, herbs, peppers, fruit, etc.

You can also grow vertically and put

different plants in pots on shelves.

You can make your own miniature greenhouses or buy readymade ones which will easily fit into any available space you have, even if it’s just on a balcony. Small plant pots will look pretty, but larger areas of earth are more practical and better for your plants’ roots.

Visit the office from 9.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 1pm on Saturday (although customer service is so important they are constantly working out of hours) Contact them by phone or WhatsApp on 634 305 085 or email budgetburners@hotmail.com.

Budget Burners Calle Mar Jonico 4, unit 1-3, San Fulgencio / La Marina 03177.

Visit www.facebook.com/budgetburnersspain/ to see a selection of what is on offer.

GARDENING: Growing your own produce is a great way to save money.

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Using ‘shocking’ colours Always here to help

ONE of the trends for interior decorating for 2021/2022 are the so-called ‘shocking’ colours.

They are obviously to used with care, but they will give personality and vibrancy to any room. They include colours such as fuchsia, lime green, bright yellow, orange and intense turquoise. These can be used ideally for certain features within the room, such as furniture, drapes, cushions, etc and contrast with the other more conservative colours which are used. If the size of the room will allow it, then you could paint one wall in a ‘shocking’ colour to add character.

They can also be combined with more than one colour, such as black and white, or with white and another ‘shocking’ colours, let’s say white with fuchsia and turquoise; or white with orange and turquoise. This gives you more freedom to play around with patterns and different decorative items.

ECURITY is one of the most important things in today’s current times. With your property being left empty for long periods of time, burglars and squatters see this as a golden opportunity, so it’s important to have all your security up-to-date. Which is why the almost forgotten trade of locksmithing is now viewed with the same high regard as any other trade.

Do you know who has your keys? This is where SAC Locksmiths are able to assist. Offering you quick, reliable and professional solutions with minimum fuss and little to no

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Bright colours can give vibrancy to any room.

Style decoration IF you would like to maintain the traditional style of Andalucia in your home, here are some designs elements that you may want to consider for decoration.

The materials used in the so-called Andalucian style are varied, but generally natural fibres such as cotton and linen with stripes or floral prints in vibrant colours.

Handmade furniture is very popular, especially made from wood and iron, combined with esparto grass. Old farming utensils are often used for decoration, and lamps are generally made from wrought iron. Other decorative items include plates, baskets, candle holders, benches, mirrors and of course, numerous potted plants, especially geraniums and petunias for colour, and bushes like jasmine for fragrance.

Tiles are used in bathrooms, kitchens and patios, as well as for decorating outer walls and for small fountains, which can be an attractive centre feature for an outdoor seating area.

disruption to your home or business from changing locks, master key suites, opening doors, installing safes, security alarms and security grilles and much more!

SAC Locksmiths set up business here on the Costa Blanca over 25 years ago

and in that time have helped countless people and businesses with their security needs. Based in Orihuela Costa and covering all the way up to Gran Alacant and all the way to down to Mar Menor, rest assured that we are always here to help.

SAC LOCKSMITHS: For all your security needs.

Our bilingual team are available 24hrs a day, seven days a week to assist you to the highest standard.

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Easy maintenance lawns Solar energy in your home with Nogrow Grass ITH so many people suffering with muddy grass patches, high water charges, maintenance charges, and tired-looking decking and paving that have seen better days, many are increasingly turning to artificial grass as a cost-effective alternative.

Synthetic grass for lawns enables home owners and families the opportunity to enjoy their garden all year round, while their easy maintenance also makes artificial lawns popular.

With more than 14 years experience supplying and installing artificial grass on the Costa Blanca, Nogrow Grass are able to help you choose from their extensive range of artificial grass samples and find exactly what you are looking for. They will also give you advice on what grasses best suits your requirements, give you the best guidance on which option is best for you and your garden.

What’s even better, all of their products are covered by a eight-year TIGER TURF manu-

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Enjoy your garden all year round. facturer’s warranty, and they provide a separate two-year installation warranty. So you can be even more confident your new artificial lawn will last as long as any real grass surface, with a fraction of the maintenance.

Nogrow Grass supply and install artificial grass in Cabo Roig, Campoamor, La Finca Golf, La Zenia, Quesada, Torrevieja, Villamartin and throughout Orihuela Costa.

So why not get in touch now on 696 85 48 02 or nogrowgrass@gmail.com, or alternatively visit them at Calle Alhambra 8, Local 7, La Zenia Park, Orihuela Costa.

USING solar panels in your home can hugely reduce your energy bills and it will be much easier to control how much you use each month as it is easy to determine the energy your system produces.

They are easy to install and there are no moving parts, and they are also easy to maintain, so much so that generally nothing needs to be done. Despite this, they will last you more than 25 years, so your investment will be worthwhile.

You may also be able to get grants from the government to help you to invest in solar panels, so find out if this is something which is available in your area.

Solar energy is one of the cleanest renewable energies available and solar panels can be found to suit all types and sizes of homes.

SOLAR PANELS: Easy to install with no moving parts.

Where to put the TV WHERE to put a TV in your home can be a problem. It is something which will be used frequently, so correct placement is important for our health.

Lighting, distance and size should all be taken into account, as it is not good to be too close to the TV. Having a large TV too close can be just as bad as having a small one which is too far away. It should be at eye level, especially in the living room, with soft lighting and on a safe surface where it can’t be knocked over. If it’s hung on the wall, make sure it is done properly.

While in other rooms, you have more choice regarding the angle at which you place the TV, in the bedroom, the ideal place is directly at the end of the bed to avoid pains in the neck.

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Adding to your pool IT’S great just to have a pool in Spain so that you can take a dip whenever the heat gets too much, but have you thought about things you can add to make it even better.

There are companies offering borders and decorative tiles for pools to make them even more attractive.

Apart from that, think about making a path to the pool, to avoid burning your feet, showers and footbaths for before you get

Jazz up your pool.

in, diving boards if the pool is deep enough, waterfalls, spa fitments, slides, games, sun beds, gazebos and umbrellas.

There are some lovely handrails to help you out of the pool, which will add to its charm and make it more accessible, as well as fences to surround the pool so that it is safe for children and pets. And to keep it clean, let’s not forget pool cleaners, filters and chlorine dispensers.

Wardrobe clear out EVERY so often it is a good idea to have a complete clear out of your wardrobe and organise it. We can’t promise it will last that way, but it’s the intention that counts!

First of all, take everything out and clean the inside. Then, take a good look at your clothes and put back in the wardrobe the items that you use frequently. Also keep what you can use next season.

Anything you don’t use, or haven’t used, you probably won’t be using in future. If it

has no sentimental value, you can give it away, donate it or even sell it on certain Apps if it is still in new or good condition.

At the top of the wardrobe, place the items you won’t be using during that season, such as jumpers in summer or shorts in winter. At the bottom, keep shoes, where possible in their boxes, showing what is inside. The rest can be put on hangers, in drawers or on shelves, depending on the size of the wardrobe.

Security you can trust

ROTECTING your home and your valuables is always important, and even more so as the festive season gets underway and burglaries increase.

That is why getting an alarm system now with a company you can trust is more important than ever, and with BSafe Alarms in La Marina you are in good hands.

With more than 10 years experience with the company, Paul Swift has taken over the business and is looking forward to expanding the company to continue providing an affordable quality service for home and commercial customers all over the Costa Blanca.

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That is why it is important to protect your home now with security from BSafe Alarms.

Contact them for a free no obligation quotation. They are available seven days a week with callout available for urgent alarm problems 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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They pride themselves in keeping prices as low as possible and the quality as high as possible, offering a fantastic service which is

IF you have silver items in your home, you will notice that they lose their shine and go a dark colour over time.

To restore frames, ornaments and other items to their former glory, mix water with bicarbonate and dip a cloth in it. Rub the items with the solution and then rub off with a clean, dry cloth. You can also use equal parts of vinegar and ammonia in which you dip the silver and then rub with a dry cloth.

Meanwhile, if you want to clean gold, although it doesn’t get quite so dirty, a good way is to put some detergent in a bowl with warm water, dip the item in it, brush with a toothbrush and then rinse with warm water. Alternatively, use toothpaste and a toothbrush, then rinse and rub with a soft, dry cloth. Bicarbonate, as described above for silver, also works to clean gold.

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Whitewashed villages ONE of the main attractions of Spain continues to be its whitewashed villages, but have you ever wondered why they look like this?

The tradition of painting houses white dates back to Roman times, but it became especially popular in the 18th and 19th century when the authorities recommended using lime-based whitewash to prevent diseases and epidemics from spreading.

‘Cal’ has been associated ever since with cleanliness and it was the norm when someone died to repaint their room with the bright white paint, as well as painting over graves in November. It is also used to keep the houses cool, as it reflects the sun rather than absorbing it.

Nowadays, although other colours have crept onto the landscape of Andalucia, the region still receives visitors who wish to admire the famous ‘pueblos blancos’ (white towns).

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Choosing a carpet IF you are choosing a carpet for your home, go for quality, because this means you won’t have to change it so often.

There are endless designs of rugs and carpets nowadays, with geometric drawings, stripes, polka dots, varied colours, different sizes and formats, which can be used alone or

even layered throughout the room.

If the carpet is going to be in an area which gets a lot of use, then they will need more frequent cleaning. Different types of carpets, which can be acrylic, wool, nylon, polypropylene and polyester have their advantages and disadvantages.

Nylon carpet is very durable, strong and relatively cheap, but prone to static electricity. However, it is easy to clean.

The colour of the carpet will enhance the whole feeling of the room, making it warm, minimalist, fresh, romantic, contemporary or rustic air, depending on the style.

Gate & Garage Door Company HE Gate & Garage Door Company in Spain is based in Catral just south of Alicante, Costa Blanca.

We supply and install roller shutter doors, made in-house to your own requirements.

With manual override if required. We supply and install new driveway and pedestrian gates and electric automation systems to new or existing gates and garage doors. You don’t need to have a new gate or garage door to have it automated. We have yet to come across an existing door or gate that we haven’t been able to auto-

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20 years experience in construction With years of experience in construction, Construcciones y Reformas Davinia is a name to trust when it comes to all types of work in your home on the Costa Blanca.

WNED by husband and wife team Antonio and Sasha, Construcciones y Reformas Davinia carries out everything from kitchens and bathrooms to painting, electrical work, plumbing, gardening, aluminium windows and doors and extensions.

The company has been based on the Costa Blanca for eight years and in their office in Benijofar for five. Meanwhile, owner Antonio has 20 years experience in construction.

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KITCHEN APPLIANCES: Choose for energy efficiency.

Keeping the house cool ALTHOUGH times have changed and you can now pretty much have anything that you want in your home in Spain, traditionally ceramic tiles were used for the floors, especially in the South of Spain.

This is mainly because it is so hot and the tiles were an ideal way to keep the temperature down a little bit inside the house. Rugs and carpets were not traditionally used, or at least not in the summer and the walls of old houses are thick, for isolation against both the heat and the cold. You will find that houses in towns are quite dark, sometimes only having windows at the front or having the windows, blinds and curtains closed tight during the hottest hours to keep the heat out. When it gets cooler, the older residents of towns will often bring their chairs out to sit in the street and chat to the neighbours.

USING your electric appliances efficiently can help you to save money.

Did you know that the refrigerator uses almost 14 per cent of all the electricity in your home, so if you have an extra fridge that you don’t use very often, you can save a lot by unplugging it.

Driers are the next energy guzzlers, so hanging out the washing to dry might be time consuming, but it can save you money. When possible, use the washing machine on a cold cycle because a large amount of energy is used to heat the water.

Make sure that you use the washing machine only when you have a full load, the same as the dishwasher.

When you are replacing electric appliances in your home, make sure that you choose the most energy efficient type. They may cost a little more but they will save you money over time.

Electric fireplaces ELECTRIC fireplaces have become a popular alternative to wood or gas, providing the appearance of the fireplace while giving off a regulated source of heat in a room.

Wall-mounted electric fireplaces provide the convenience of space and create a contemporary, minimalist aesthetic. On the down side, they do use a lot of electricity.

The appearance of the fire is made with logs or

A popular alternative. coals that are illuminated and that when vibrating look like they have real flames.

They are very easy to install as they simply plug in

and that’s it, they start working. As there is a great diversity of models, you are sure to find one that suits your needs.

Many models have a remote control system with which the fireplace can be turned on or off.

When installing an electric fireplace, it is crucial to choose studded wall space behind the drywall, as you will be hanging a very heavy unit and place it near an electrical outlet.

Using white to decorate YOU may wonder about using plain white in your home, as although it was traditional in Spain, there has been a growing tendency to use colours.

White will give your home a feeling of bigger size, and make it fresh, pure and calm.

If the walls are white, you can then add decoration and furniture in any colour that you want, including white, which will never go out of fashion. You can use white in

any room and then either keep the whole area in white, or paint certain walls in a different colour and use decorative items such as furniture, fabrics, ornaments, wall decoration in that some colour.

Combine it with simple turquoise or navy blue, with black for a very elegant effect, with bold colours like red or pink to really have some fun with your decorating, or choose different patterns like stripes or polka dots in different colours.

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Tailor make your home policy to suit your needs Our fully comprehensive home insurance is the best on the market. The policy is specially designed for expat clients, with the documents in English. We also have a Claims Administrator and Renewals department, both within my company. Liberty have added a number of exciting optional extras, which I know that you will find of great interest, to enable you to tailor make your home policy for your own needs.

INSURANCE POLICIES: Always make sure that you are adequately covered.

HERE are some of the extras that you can choose from:• EXTENDED DIY - Currently you are covered for one call out per policy year on a standard policy, but this can be increased to 2 x 3 hour call outs per policy year. All works carried out come with a six month warranty. When requesting the DIY assistance, conditions apply.

• REPAIR OF WHITE GOODS - has a maximum limit of €300 and a three hour labour time.

• GARDEN PROTECTION - this cover has been extended and includes garden reconstruction and replanting of trees, the cover for your garden furniture can be increased to €12,000 instead of the standard €3,000 on a first loss basis.

There is also cover for exposed pipes without causing damage located within garages or on building façade that has suffered breakage with a limit of up to €500 per claim per policy year.

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€6,000 needs to be listed with copies of valuations and photos - on a standard policy this is €3,000, also jewellery over €10,000 needs to be kept in a safe compared to €6,000 on a standard policy.

Money and cash has cover of up to €6,000 when kept in a safe. When the money is not in a safe you have cover for up to €1,500 which on the standard policy is only €500.

• LANDLORD PROTECTION - Acts of vandalism by the tenant you have cover for up to €3,000 per claim per year, also unpaid rent covers up to six months once a final judgement has been made legally, on production of relevant paperwork.

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• PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLES Public liability covers for scooters, hoverboards, Segways and electric scooters, conditions apply.

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DEAL ACCEPTED: No Halloween shocks for Morrisons shareholders.

THE multi‐billion‐pound bid for Morrisons accepted by shareholders as Clayton, Du‐ bilier & Rice (CD&R) were de‐ clared acceptable auction winners.

Their bid of £7 billion plus the acceptance of several bil‐ lion in debts proved convinc‐ ingly attractive to those shareholders who bothered to vote and all will receive the full £2.87p per share (1p more than offered by rival bidders Fortress) once the deal moves forward.

Former CEO of Tesco, Sir Terry Leahy was the lead ad‐ visor to US investment com‐ pany CD&R and his track record at Britain’s most suc‐ cessful supermarket was sec‐ ond to none, so it is assumed that he will join the Mor‐ risons Board once the deal is completed.

Both he and current Mor‐ risons Chairman Andrew Hig‐ ginson expressed their thanks to shareholders and confirmed that they believed

that this would result in a sig‐ nificant step forward for the supermarket and assured voters that they would pro‐ tect the heritage of the UK’s fourth largest supermarket.

Shareholders had reacted negatively to CD&R’s initial bid of £5.5 billion with cor‐ porate investors saying that they believed the bid seri‐ ously undervalued the com‐ pany, which would appear to be the case as the accept‐ ed offer is £1.5 billion high‐ er.

There have been some fears that the Morrisons’ pension fund would not be adequately protected if the company was to be taken over by a US investor, but CD&R have given assurances that there will be no signifi‐ cant changes.

As Britain suffers from a problem of importation of many items caused appar‐ ently by Brexit, Morrisons stands as one of the largest owners of meat, fruit and

Blockchain conference GIBRALTAR FINANCE gave the keynote address at the Blockchain in Financial Services Conference 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland on Tuesday October 19.

The conference was organised by Finanz und Wirtschaft and Gibraltar Finance was represented by Michael Ashton, Senior Executive who gave the keynote address.

The conference was held at the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institut overlooking Lake Zurich and attended by around 200 financial services and crypto professionals.

A blockchain is actually a digital ledger of transactions that is duplicated and distributed across the entire network of computer systems on the blockchain and effectively gives significant financial protection and access to transaction history.

vegetable producers in the UK, which should certainly help them through the im‐ mediate supply crisis.

BUSINESS EXTRA Seeking investment THE ever-expanding Spanish telecommunications company Avatel, which specialises in supplying telephone and broadband lines to small towns and rural communities but is now moving into sales of electricity and home alarms, is looking to invite significant investment from a third party which can add value.

Electric mini car UNTIL now, Silence, a subsidiary of Acciona has specialised in the production of electric scooters (like motorbikes), but is now turning its attention to the launch of its first two-seater electric mini car aimed at urban driving and will also set up battery rental stations.

High speed LEADING rail company ILSA will start operating in the second half of 2022 and connect Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Sevilla, Malaga and Cordoba, with a fleet made of mainly recyclable materials and built in Japan by Hitachi Rail.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT THIS is a difficult piece to scribe because I am well aware that its publication will result in a whole Tsunami of racist accusations. What I need to make clear at the outset is that my reason for focusing on this subject is that I utterly abhor any form of racism. I also believe that it is emphatically not all a one way street.

Quite frankly, with the unchallenged reversed racism in the UK now bordering on the ridiculous, somebody has to say something.

Thankfully, I can at least voice my opinions without the fear of arrest.

Believe me, if it wasn’t for the threat of that particular fate, and possibly even worse, a whole multitude of the British Caucasian populace would be screaming their disapproval from the rooftops. With both black and ethnic citizens combined only accounting for 18 per cent of the population, many white people have told me they are actually becoming confused and utterly depressed with the whole disproportionate state of affairs.

Falling apart

This month the reversed racist policies have reached totally new levels of unacceptability. Not only is the UK still being gaslighted by the number of black actors on TV and the continuing BLM pre‐match kneeling ritual, but they are expected to abide another, completely superfluous, black history month (This year I would have liked to have seen a white history month, where all predominantly ethnic minority schools were taught the true history of the country that nurtures them). ‘A Thousand Years a Slave’ has been rammed down the viewer’s throats with even more tenacity than the ‘Twelve.’ The Stephen Lawrence trial aired yet again. TV presentations ‘Peckham’s Finest’ and ‘Sistas’, both aired with all‐black cast. And the Stones massive hit ‘Brown Sugar’ was dropped.

This constant effort to make the white populace feel bad for their historical associations with slavery also needs more clarification. White countries also experienced slavery for thousands of years. The Romans cast

masses of white people into slavery.

The Egyptians used hundreds of thousands of slaves to build the pyramids. I don’t see people tearing down statues of Julius Caesar or desecrating the Sphinx!

This agenda is emerging from a disgruntled group of people, who aspire to blame everyone but themselves for their ancestors’ turbulent history.

Today, Africa’s infrastructure is once again falling apart. If people are all so proud of their heritage, perhaps it would be more constructive to concentrate on helping to put their ancestral lands in order. Now that truly would be worth taking the knee for.

Keep the faith Love Leapy. leapylee2002@gmail.com expatradioscotland.com Mon. and Fri. 1pm till 4.

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Travel

Island of the Gods

WHEN you visit the Cies Islands (Las Islas Cies) off the coast of Galicia in Spain for the first time you’ll understand why the Romans once called them the Island of the Gods.

They have an otherworldly feel that leaves you mesmerised the moment you step onto their shores.

The archipelago can be accessed by boat from various locations around the Rias Baixas estuary including Vigo, Cangas and Baiona. Along with the islands of Ons, Salvora and Cortegada, they form part of the Galician Atlantic Islands Maritime-Terrestrial National Park.

The islands boast a wealth of plant and animal life and some of the finest beaches in the country. In fact, the Playa de Rodas was once described as the ‘best beach in the world’ by the Guardian newspaper, an

honour that appears on many of the tourist leaflets.

The island has no permanent residents and you can only stay overnight on one of the ready-made camping plots which are always in great demand.

However, there are ferries back and forth all day so you can bring your beachwear and spend all day relaxing on the golden sands.

There are also a couple of excellent restaurants serving a range of local and national dishes.

The island is a haven for birdwatchers and there are nature trails leading you to the prime spots on the islands. The unspoilt landscape is spectacular at every turn and will leave you breathless.

The weather can be unpredictable but that’s all part of the magic of one of Spain’s greatest treasures.

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#TheWomanBeyond EVER wondered why your greatest goals or visions don’t happen?

Gabriele Oettingen, world‐class researcher and psychologist has spent her career studying the science of making your dreams come to life.

In her book Rethinking Positive Thinking, which by the way, is one of my most fave books ever, she tells us that it’s simply not enough to put your wishes and wants out there, ‘Law of Attraction’ style.

The book tells us that Positive Thinking, can actually be a hinderance to achieving our goals ‐ WHAT? ‐ I don’t know about you, when I first read that, I was kind of disappointed!!

The good news is, Gabriele tells us it’s really very important to start with a vision of our ide‐ al lives, creating a Vision, is a powerful start.

BUT the trick, then, is we need to ‘rub it up against reality.’

She created a tool called ‘WOOP’ to help us make our dreams a reality. Here’s how it works: W is for Wish

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RETHINKING POSITIVE THINKING - WOOP YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS O is for Outcome O is for Obstacles P is for Plan Seriously. This is such a great tool, I use this almost every day, it’s great for BIG Life Goals or Business Plans, it’s so good as a coaching tool or to use with your next team meeting (also works wonders for Husbands and Kids!!), or, and I do this too, a two‐minute WOOP in the shower, sets you up fabulously for your day.

So, let’s have a go, start with Wish. What do you really want in life? If you could wave a wand and create anything, what would you see?

Think of the most important goal in your life right now. What is it?

Wave a wand. Everything goes perfectly.

What do you achieve? Capture that in a few words. That’s your wish.

Now, think about the Outcome you’ll expe‐ rience when that Wish is present. (to be hon‐ est, I think ‘Benefits’ is better here but WBOP isn’t quite as fab as WOOP, ha, ha?)

Think of all the benefits achieving that wish will bring to you. See it. FEEL IT. It’s super im‐ portant that you’re really lit up about it.

Once we’ve got that super focused, it’s time to rub it up against reality.

What Obstacles will you face? You’ve got to KNOW you’re going to face obstacles and KNOW you have what it takes to get over/un‐ der/around them. Embrace reality so you can prepare properly and get to work on creating the reality you want.

Once we’ve identified the Obstacles, we need to create our Plan.

The heart of this is something Gabriele calls ‘implementation intentions’ ‐ which are a ge‐ nius way to anticipate challenges and deal with them in advance. If ‘x’ happens, then I will do ‘y’.

What’s your plan to deal with the obstacles so you can experience the benefits of bringing your wish to life?

As I said I WOOP everything and this is the most popular Tool in my Visionary Women

Programme ‐ my clients love it too.

The Science has proven: WOOP! Works.

Stay Focused, Keep Positive and Choose to +1 in Every Moment. Fulfil Your Dreams and Awaken Your Greatness!

PS. Want to get laser focused on your Vi‐ sion or Biggest Most Audacious Goals? Get a FREE e‐copy of my Book #The Woman Be‐ yond ‐ Six Secrets to Success from here. https://quantumvantage.co.uk/thewom anbeyond ‐ Want PERSONAL TRANSFOR‐ MATION or BUSINESS SUCCESS? Don’t hold back another moment. Get ready to dive into the experience and explore your BIGGEST MOST AUDACIOUS GOALS. Love, Hugs, High Fives and Fist Bumps Toni x To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com

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It’s been a clear out week MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION

Views of a Grumpy Old Man THIS week we decided to have a massive sort out and clear out all the drawers, cupboards, crates and even the storeroom. I say we, what I actually mean is Mrs S said, “you sit there and I’m going to bury you in papers, wires, things with plugs on, cameras, phones, DVDs, CDs and boxes and boxes of greetings cards going back over 40 years.” So five days later I’ve nearly finished and I have to tell you it’s brutal. I found a card with Sarah’s hand print and some writing on it which I have a sneaky suspicion might not have been hers as she was only six months old and this is why it’s taken five days - the cards, the memories - I found the ones that said all our love Mum and Dad, then they changed to all my love Mum, then they stopped all together. I found cards from people I have absolutely no idea who they are or were.

In the end I just got rid of them all except the immediate family ones. I couldn’t throw them away and I don’t know why. Please tell me you all keep them too.

Nokia phones, Motorolas, Samsung old

laptops, what do you do with them? Hundreds of CDs that I can’t play, all purchased for fortunes, but nothing can be done with them. I tried to burn them to a ‘stick’ so I could listen to them in the car but, of course, they are all protected so you can’t officially do anything with them. I’ve looked online but haven’t found a way yet. Any help or hints would be appreciated.

Here’s another great snippet of news that caught my eye this week. Miss France beauty pageant is being sued for judging contestants on their appearance! Please make this absolute craziness stop and tell me what you are meant to judge it on? Woodworking skills? OK time to get rid of these damn electric scooters. I wrote about this when they first appeared a few years ago and came up against some opposition because the companies that sold them were big advertisers everywhere. Well things have got worse and it’s time to totally ban them. I understand there are some new rules and laws about them, but what you can’t legislate for is the absolute idiots that refuse to abide by any highway codes or manners. Scrap them all or make them have registration numbers, insurance and pay road tax.

Email: mikesenker@gmail.com

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WHAT DID THE ROMANS EVER DO FOR US? 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

WHEN some years back a tractor driver dug up pieces of brightly coloured stone in a field in the Castilla‐La Mancha region of Spain little did he realise he had hit up‐ on a Roman ‘billionaire’s villa’ with exquisite mosaics built 17 centuries ago.

A ‘billionaire’ with connections to Theo‐ dosius I, Roman emperor in the fourth century ‐ decorative paintings, sculptures and ornaments, further evidence of the owner’s wealth.

The Romans were in Spain for hundreds of years, so no wonder their remains have been found. Andalucia, in particular, is rich with Roman sites, from hidden paths to entire towns.

All right, I hear you say, but apart from the sanitation, medicine, education, wine, irrigation, roads, a fresh water system and public health, what have the Romans ever

ROMAN REMAINS: Throughout Spain.

done for us?

Well, peace for a start. There was a greater degree of law and order than in many countries outside the empire plus trading advantages. I remember reading somewhere that one German tribe want‐ ed to be part of the empire, but the Ro‐ mans thought they were troublemakers

and wanted to keep them out.

So the tribe actually went to war with Rome to ‘compel’ the Romans to accept them. Needless to say, the Germans didn’t win! Watch the movie ‘Gladiator’. That’s how the movie begins: with the ‘genius’ Marcus Aurelius’s battle with the Ger‐ mans.

Mostly true as well, that bit. (Though maybe not the bit about being a genius ‐ I, err, made that up.) But it is true that I know all too well what it’s like to be la‐ belled a genius. I once completed a jigsaw in under five minutes ‐ on the box it read five to seven years!

Finally, on a completely different note, many thanks to all of you who’ve pur‐ chased my latest thriller, ‘The Sentinel’, now available in audiobook format narrat‐ ed as before by my good friend Rayner Bourton who created the role of ‘Rocky’ in the original London production of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ (all profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity, as you know).

Happy reading and listening!

Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Sentinel’, ‘No Safe Place’, ‘Betrayal’, ‘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 (€0.99; £0.99), Apple Books, pa‐ perback and audiobook.

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BRITAIN NOT ACCEPTING From our Facebook SPANISH VACCINATION IN response to the letter from N W (issue 1894), we can confirm that you will have to self-isolate if you come into contact with someone who has tested positive. This happened to ourselves last month - presumably the ‘contact’ was on the flight to Manchester as we were later contacted by Test & Trace two days after arrival, having received a negative ‘Day 2’ test ourselves.

The Test & Trace people did not seem so sure at first as to why we had been told to isolate, as we are double-vaccinated, but we spoke to the NHS people on the 119 number and it was confirmed to us that unless the vaccinations have been administered by the NHS, it is necessary to selfisolate for 10 days, which we did.

A word of warning, though, for when you rearrange your flights back to Spain. The Spanish Health Control Form requires that you confirm that you have not been in contact with someone who has tested positive for 14 days!

Regards, John & Judy Rogerson

work because a few weeks until the end of this year is not enough for anyone to want to come back. But Johnson’s attitude is that this is a minor inconvenience - who is he trying to kid?

Surely by now it should be obvious that there is not a single thing he says that can be believed. No matter what the subject, he refuses to give a straight answer to any question, and his rambling and incoherent statements are an embarrassment.

Sadly, there is not a strong and credible opposition, and as a result there is nobody to put right the damage that Corbyn caused. It’s a sad state of affairs, and Britain at the moment looks like a ship with no-one at the helm, which is drifting towards the rocks.

My opinion of politicians was never very high, but at the moment it is at rock bottom. I am just happy to live here in Spain and watch from the side lines as the present bunch of lying cheating MPs continue to keep their heads in the sand and do nothing.

Anne Campbell

Joker in Number 10 At last, an article about the idiot UK Prime Minister which says exactly what should be obvious to everyone. David Worboys has it completely right when he calls him a danger to his country. Right from the start he had one desire only, and that was to be Prime Minister. He was prepared to use any lie he could (remember the bus with the false figures painted on the side?) to make his case, and since then he has used meaningless or downright false statements to make it look as though he is doing a good job.

Now it has arrived at the point where the UK has the largest number of Covid infections per capita IN THE WORLD, and still, he will not change his intention to relax restrictions.

There are not enough care workers, field workers, abattoir workers, fruit pickers - the list goes on, but still there is only a grudging admission that there are not enough native Brits willing to do these jobs. The concession to allow some of these workers to come to the UK is not going to

BUYING LOCALLY WITH Christmas fast approaching, there are two particular areas that we all need to think about and try to assist if we possibly can.

Whilst it is tempting to take the easy way and order goods online from mega-rich multinationals such as Amazon, it would be ideal, if wherever possible, we thought about supporting local merchants who have battled through the pandemic and are trying to recover some of the income that they lost.

In some cases, a local supplier may be part of a huge chain but by purchasing from the shop itself

CORRECTIONS

Brexit So now according to Loopy Lee the chaos in the UK shortage of drivers, shortage of labour etc is little to do with Brexit. Are all the thousands of Brits who have tried to make their home here and are now returning to the UK nothing to do with Brexit, are all the extra charges we now have to pay on post we receive nothing to do with Brexit?

Why do fools like him who voted Brexit call people who voted otherwise “remoaners”, why does he blame the ”looney left” as he calls them for everything else that is wrong in the UK? He is oblivious to the fact that his wonderful far right have been in government for the last 13 years. What a breath of fresh air to read David Worboys’ column last week highlighting the chief instigator and cause of the chaos (the clown bojo), someone who Lee never condemns, in fact a few weeks ago praised him for what he said is doing a wonderful job.

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rather then online, you will be helping to support the local store so that it is worth keeping open and employing staff from the local community.

Councils all over Spain are doing a lot to help local business and many have issued special shopping vouchers or negotiated discounts for shoppers in order to generate more ‘high street’ purchases.

A natural extension to this situation of course includes the hospitality industry where we know that many bars and restaurants have

had to close down, but those who have managed to keep going and offer their services to the public do also deserve your support if you are able.

One has to be realistic and recognise that prices generally have risen considerably in many areas of life, so whilst there may not be the same amount of money in your pocket as there was prior to the pandemic and lockdown, if you can afford to have the odd meal or drink out, then your contribution to the industry will be appreciated by all.

NEXT SHORTAGE: Some alcoholic drinks could be affected.

Ann Mcconnell Larios gin is made in Malaga. If they won’t deliver I will go and get it lol.

Kenneth Faktor Carslund Gin maybe... the rest are produced more outside England than inside. Certain brands might be hard to get... but won’t be a problem finding rum, vodka and whisky.

Jacqy Osborne Not with a brand like Osborne… it is Spanish… always wished I was related to them.

Trevor Mansell Ah Brexit again, funny how the shortage trend is just about everywhere, but of course it’s all Brexit’s fault.

Vera Nilsson We still have wine, so who cares.

Ronald Spencer-Fleet It’s okay they have plenty of beer.

Ann Marshall Plenty of Spanish brands and cheaper.

Lynda Ann Mynott Dry Christmas then.

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CLAIRE GORDON FINDING BALANCE IN AN UNEVEN WORLD HI, I’m Claire and I’ve been given free rein to write what I like in a newspaper printed 134,000 times. If it sounds amazing, it’s because it is!

I couldn’t be happier that I have this opportunity to connect with so many people. I’m also apprehensive because putting your words out there for others to read comes with a lot of responsibility. You have to make sure you believe in what you say, go with what you know, and admit that there are things that you don’t really know about at all. We all do have things that we don’t know about or understand, but the best thing we can do is keep an open mind and try to see things from other people’s points of view.

We also have to be careful with how our words impact others and be ready to receive criticism if our views don’t align with everyone we meet.

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It’s good to listen! opinion, and it is definitely ok to disagree on things. But when someone tells us our words are harmful, we have to take a step back and assess the situation. I was brought up to be kind. I’m sure a lot of us were and I know a lot of us would never purposefully try to hurt someone else.

Sometimes though, no matter how we try to avoid it, we can hurt others with our words. When we do, it is so easy for us to feel stung because we feel like we’ve been misunderstood. We never meant any harm so it’s upsetting that someone would take our words in that way, right?

Well, yes, but the thing is at that moment it isn’t about our feelings, it is about the other person and we need to listen to them.

What definitely doesn’t need to happen is for people to become defensive or try to walk out of the conversation, like the incident with Jim Davidson and Ashley Banjo. Davidson made some remarks on Diversity’s Black Lives Matter dance routine. Banjo then invited him to come

and speak about them. After being told his views were ‘inherently racist’, during the talk, Davidson stormed out angrily. Banjo said “I am disappointed because it was an opportunity for us to sit and really engage in a discussion.”

A constructive opportunity wasted due to a person not wanting to sit and either defend their words, or gain more information and maybe change their mind. All because they didn’t want to be critiqued.

Free speech is the right to hold an opinion and voice it. It is not a card that means we don’t have to then deal with the ramifications of what we have said. So if someone wants to talk to us about how our words have hurt them, the decent thing to do is listen.

Join me again next week and remeber - believe in what you say!

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Travel

Magic of the Alhambra

INTEREST in domestic travel has risen this year as residents in Spain look to holiday at home rather than travel abroad and deal with the various restrictions in place. This has given people the chance to rediscover some of the wonderful locations right on their doorsteps.

One site that it is difficult to tire of visiting is Granada’s Alhambra Palace. The fortress is one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations but in recent times, locals have had the opportunity to enjoy the architectural magnificence without the usual crowds.

The Alhambra offers an incredible mix of styles with its Islamic art and design coupled with the later Renaissance inspired work of Pedro Machuca, the man behind the imposing Palace of King Charles V. The Alhambra and its gardens offer plenty of reasons to return and the building can be enjoyed

The Alhambra Palace.

from other parts of the city. Most notably, from the Mirador de San Nicolas located in the cobbled streets of the Albayzin neighbourhood.

The site is one of the most popular in Granada and was visited by US President Bill Clinton in 1997. Often packed with tourists and buzzing with the sound of live flamenco, the viewpoint offers aweinspiring views of the palace against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

In these times of limited travel, it’s good to remember the jewels that lie on our doorsteps.

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COFFEE is an intrinsic part of modern life, but too many cups a day may be putting pay to any diet ef‐ forts in the run up to Christmas.

The favourite morning beverage is a nervous sys‐ tem stimulant and can ac‐ celerate the pace of vari‐ ous body functions.

Cut the cuppa In doing so, our blood sugar levels drop to gener‐ ate the energy necessary for such functions.

When this happens, our brains instantly get us to eat something to reset to the correct levels, accord‐

ing leading nutritionists.

But, once we start eat‐ ing, there’s a delay be‐ tween the point we have actually eaten enough and the brain getting the mes‐ sage that we are well fed, so we end up eating more than we actually need to.

Our bodies also release glu‐ cose into our bloodstream from the glycogen stored in our muscles and liver.

Again there is a small de‐ lay between the point at which our system recognis‐ es that the low blood sug‐ ars have been fixed and the point it signals to the liver and muscles to stop releasing sugar into the blood.

The result of these two mishaps is sugar spikes in the blood which leads to insulin release from the pancreas.

Insulin is the hormone that promotes fat storage so if we get these sugar spikes often, it will have a negative effect on our waistline.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Yoga for your face MOST of know stretching exercises such as pi‐ lates and yoga can promise impressive results, from toned muscles and glowing skin to extra flexibility.But did you know you can now fake your way to that post‐yoga glow, using a tech‐ nique one make‐up artist is calling ‘Yoga Skin’?

Renowned make‐up artist Sara Hill, who has worked with the likes of Rosie Huntington‐ Whitely and Grace Jones, has said the trend for facial massage is set to become the biggest beauty innovation of 2019 and is the key to ‘hy‐ per‐dewy, real skin.’

Hill says her technique, which has already amassed more than 98,000 views online, uses a mixture of different products combined with fa‐ cial massage to create, ‘plump, fresh, pinchable skin, it’s irresistible.’ She describes the finished re‐ sult as giving you a ‘glow that looks as fresh and juicy as if you’ve just stepped out of a yoga stu‐ dio.’

The make‐up artists’ nine‐ step technique be‐ gins by cleansing and prepping their skin as nor‐ mal before applying a small layer of silicone‐free primer and allowing it to sink in. Next, mix three or four drops of a water‐based, medium cover‐ age foundation with one drop of facial oil and one drop of strobe cream of liquid highlighter.

Hill claims for an extra gleam, you can add in one small drop of a glow product.

Next, begin massaging the mixture into your

YOGA SKIN: Promises glowing skin.

skin using warm hands. This helps to get the cir‐ culation flowing, which in turn relaxes the face, helps with lymphatic drainage and helps your make‐up base sit better. Hill recommends build‐ ing up coverage of the mixture until you are hap‐ py with the look, leaving a few minutes between layers to allow it to settle in. Finally, add a small amount of concealer to any areas which need extra coverage, for example under the eyes, around the nostrils or over blemishes.

Sara told the MailOnline, “this look celebrates real skin in its natural beauty and we think it’s a great look for winter, adding layers of hydration to dry skin.”

She added it is possible to finish off the look with a natural finish, explaining, “you can lightly powder to set concealer, or set your face overall with powder, using a small fluffy brush or a puff ‐ just remember to keep the powder to a mini‐ mum so the look stays sheer.”

She went on, “add cream blush and cream bronzer for a really healthy, fresh glow. If you want to finish the look with a setting spray, make sure it’s an alcohol‐free formula to add further hydration to the skin.”

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BEAUTY enthusiasts in Vietnam are going to the extreme of set‐ ting their faces on fire to preserve their youth.

While few health‐ care centres in the country have been li‐ censed to use fire therapy in medical treatment, some spas and beauty salons in Ho Chi Minh City, for‐ merly known as Saigon, still advertise the service to cure thousands of illnesses and rejuvenate skin.

Bringing an open flame near the deli‐ cate facial skin hardly seems a safe way to achieve health and beauty results. In fact, some creams and soaps have been banned because they cause irritation and inflammation to the skin.

Yet, men and wom‐

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More than just a glow

FIRE: Alcohol-soaked towels are set on fire.

en are allowing thera‐ pists to cover their faces with alcohol‐ soaked towels which are then set alight and kept on the skin for 30 seconds to one minute. The flame is then put out by plac‐ ing a second dry tow‐ el over the first.

The bizarre tech‐ nique, which costs up to €10, reportedly helps with a variety

of health problems such as headaches, sleeplessness, muscu‐ lar pain and digestive system issues.

But Vietnamese doctors and experts warn that undergoing the treatment at unli‐ censed or substan‐ dard facilities could threaten customers’ health and cause burns or asphyxia‐ tion.

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GO LOCAL

THE EURO WEEKLY NEWS has urged its readers to support local businesses in the community by shopping locally in recent times. Now things are heading back to normal, we challenge you to main‐ tain that habit by support‐ ing local high streets, mar‐ kets, butchers, greengrocers and all of the wonderfully quirky in‐ dependent businesses in your area.

Local businesses make our villages, towns and cities what they are.

They add unique char‐ acter. They are conve‐ nient. And they offer excellent produce from known suppli‐ ers. The joy of shop‐ ping locally means that independent businesses can sup‐ port the local community.

You may find something a euro or two cheaper on‐

line but have you consid‐ ered where your money is actually going?

By shopping locally you’re putting food on a local family’s table and there is nothing better than giving back to the communities that have giv‐ en us so much. Local stores support charities and they sponsor local sports teams.

In many cases, they are much more than just a business, they’re a legacy.

They may have sup‐ ported generations of the same family.

Likewise, brand new local stores and bars may help the genera‐ tions of the future ful‐ fil their dreams and ambitions.

Remember, your lo‐ cal store is going up against multinationals and chains. They can’t win that battle on their own. So give them your support. Spending your money locally will make a real difference to the local economy. Local businesses recirculate a greater share of every euro they receive at local level. They create locally owned supply chains and they invest in their employees.

So remember. When you go shopping ‐ go lo‐ cal!

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Animal fundraiser THE Easy Horse Care charity will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday, November 20 at Casa Contenta in Ro‐ jales.

Starting with a flea market from 1pm to 5pm, at 8pm live band The Blades will perform at the fundraiser, while a buffet and a raffle will also take place.

Tickets are €10 including a buffet and all profits will be going to Easy Horse Care with everyone involved giving their time for free.

For tickets, visit the Easy Horse Care shop in Quesada, the post box Doña Pepa and Casa Contenta in Rojales.

Easy Horse Care are also appealing for funds to pay for vets bills, hay for the winter, and their 4x4 vehicle for towing the horse box to recover aban‐ doned horses and donkeys is on its last legs.

The charity has to take the animals to vet colleges in Valencia and Madrid, but the vehicle does not conform to emission controls and is no longer al‐ lowed to enter city limits, so it is asking if anyone can assist with donations.

To get involved, visit www.easy horsecare.net.

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Christmas is coming

SPANGLES Ladies’ Harmony Cho‐ rus hit the ground running when they returned to rehearsals at the beginning of September.

In the lead up to the seasonal festivities, with invitations to sing at various venues in Los Alcazares, San Javier, Balsicas, Cabo Roig, Sucina and Estrella de Mar, they began refreshing their Christmas repertoire.

Spangles’ Musical Director Va‐ lerie Lynch said: “After the past two years of uncertainty and sad‐ ness, we are so looking forward to singing and celebrating Christmas in public again.”

She added: “We’ve been work‐ ing hard on our Christmas reper‐ toire since our return, so that we can celebrate with our local com‐ munity and give something back.”

The choir will next be perform‐ ing on Friday, November 19 at 6pm at The Claddagh Pizzeria in Urb La Regia, Cabo Roig, and then on Wednesday, November 24 at 12pm at the MABS Christmas Fayre at Restaurante Mario’s, Suci‐ na and on Wednesday, December 1 at 8pm at the Christmas Lights Ceremony at the Spanglish Bar, Balsicas.

Sixteen establishments will be taking part this year.

Ladies are currently rehearsing.

They will also be performing on Sunday, December 5 at 12.30pm at the Christmas Concert at the Unica Garden, San Javier, on Wednesday, December 8 at 6pm at Zarcos Cocktail Bar, C/Rio Ter, Los Alcazares, on Friday, Decem‐ ber 10 at 6pm at Christmas at The Claddagh Pizzeria, Urb La Regia, Cabo Roig, and on Wednesday, December 15 at 4.30pm at Peaky Blinders Bar, Estrella de Mar. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/Span glesChorus, or www.spanglescho rus.com, or contact them at in fo@spangleschorus.com.

Tapas and cocktails

SAN FULGENCIO will be hosting a tapas and cock‐ tail route from Friday, Oc‐ tober 29 to Monday, November 1.

Tapas at each of the 16 participating establish‐ ments will cost €2.50, while cocktails will cost €4.

Attendees can collect their route passports from the participating establish‐ ments or the Tourist Office to complete in a €200 draw.

For more information, visit www.sanfulgencio.es.

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firework phobia MANY humans enjoy fireworks, but for lots of dogs they cause huge suffering and panic.

It’s impossible to avoid our pet hearing explosions, but you can help minimise the impact.

Avoid taking them outside when they’re going off.

If there’s no way to avoid it, use a good lead to ensure a panicked pet can’t get loose.

Try not to leave pets home alone and reduce noise by keeping doors and windows closed.

A calm attitude is vital and never shout as this worsens

fear.

While noise lasts, don’t cuddle or calm, remain impassive and act as if nothing is wrong.

Once noise ends and they are calm, you can stroke and reward them.

Music to cover noise and a favourite toy may distract a younger animal and help it adapt.

Get puppies used to this type of noise as soon as possible to avoid life-long phobias.

If all else fails, speak to a vet as drugs and methods using pheromones can help.

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ROAD TEST

by Mark Slack THE latest Golf is in its eighth generation some 45 years since it was first launched. It has become a classless car loved by ev‐ eryone from ordinary fami‐ lies to the rich and famous.

Golf 8 starts at €28,292 (£23,860) on‐the‐road for the lead‐in Life model with a perky 1.0‐litre TSi engine under the bonnet. Stan‐ dard fare includes climate control, powered and heated door mirrors, auto‐ matic lights and wipers plus automatic dimming rear view mirror, alloy wheels, navigation and a plethora of safety kit.

A variety of petrol en‐ gines from 1.0‐litre to 2.0‐ litre with power ranging from 110PS through to 320PS depending on the model. There is also the op‐ tion, across the engine range, of mild hybrid assis‐ tance and a plug‐in hybrid GTE model. Transmissions are six‐speed manual or seven‐speed DSG dual

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Despite some noticeable minor cost‐cutting mea‐ sures ‐ the lack of a gas strut on the bonnet, no cover over the cup hold‐ ers in the centre console, visible key apertures on the door handles and a few others ‐ there is still that solid, durable and quality feel to this latest Golf. Even in its lead‐in form it has huge appeal and thanks to a policy of evolution rather than revolution in its design, Golf models on the second‐ hand market retain a pre‐ mium price over competi‐ tors.

It has gone far too digital for some, although I’m sure VW would argue that the system makes for a more efficient driver experience.

There is no doubt that when living with the car the various touchscreen actions required for various func‐ tions would become more familiar.

LATEST GOLF: A classless car loved by everyone from ordinary families to the rich and famous.

Facts at a Glance Model: VW Golf Life Engine: 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel Gears: 6-Speed manual Price: €30,219 (£25,485) Performance: 0-100 kph (62 mph) 10.2 seconds/Maximum Speed 202 kph (126 mph) Economy: 4.1l/100km (68.8 mpg) Combined driving Emissions: 108 g/km Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

However, to me the sys‐ tem is not as intuitive as it could be and, until you’re ful‐ ly used to it, it can feel like a distraction.

On the road performance brings no complaints with my 115 hp 2.0‐litre diesel provid‐ ing a good turn of speed when required and impres‐ sive fuel consumption. It pro‐ duces a composed ride over even the roughest road sur‐ faces and can move briskly along twisting cross country roads. Despite being a ‘dirty’ diesel it is now one of the cleanest units available with major reductions in nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions.

With its smartly evolved design there is no mistaking that this is a Golf, it retains that certain something spe‐ cial on the style front which appeals to such a broad range of drivers. At its price point the new Golf needed to deliver… and it does!

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Madrid judge annuls fine Plans to collect almost €1 billion in fines in 2022 A JUDGE in Madrid has an‐ nulled a fine of €200 that was given to the owner of a parked vehicle that had not passed the technical inspec‐ tion of vehicles, or ITV. The judge established that the punishable act is only when driving without having the vehicle in order.

As indicated by the legal services of Associated Euro‐ pean Motorists (AEA), this res‐ olution sets an important judi‐ cial precedent in relation to fines that are being imposed on vehicles that do not circu‐ late, for not passing the ITV. The AEA assures that in the last two years, the General Di‐ rectorate of Traffic (DGT) has imposed more than one mil‐ lion fines for vehicles not pass‐ ing the ITV. This works out at approximately €200 million in fines.

In response to this appeal by the AEA, Loreto Feltrer, the Contentious‐Administrative judge No33 of Madrid, stated that, “The offence to be sanc‐ tioned is constituted by the fact of driving, not by the fail‐ ure to periodically submit the

vehicle to ITV.” Basically, he is saying a vehicle cannot be fined while parked, even if it has no ITV. The case in question began with a complaint brought by Madrid’s Municipal Police against the driver of a vehicle parked on a street in the capi‐ tal. This vehicle was observed to not be displaying the ITV sticker on its windscreen, and subsequently, the driver was sent a fine.

Given that infractions relat‐ ed to technical conditions and compulsory insurance are ex‐ cluded from municipal juris‐ diction, the sanction was im‐ posed by the provincial head of Traffic of Madrid. This was after rejecting allegations raised by the fined driver, who filed a judicial appeal through the lawyers of the AEA. Mario Arnaldo, president of the AEA, in a statement, com‐ mented that, “This judgement admirably reflects the doc‐ trine of the Constitutional Court in relation to the princi‐ ple of legal reserve in matters of administrative sanctioning law.”

THE Spanish Government, as stated in the draft General State Budgets for 2022, which has been presented in Congress, by 2022, will allo‐ cate the Central Traffic Head‐ quarters (DGT), a budget of €975 million. This is 4.4 per cent higher than in 2021, when it had a budget avail‐ able of €933 million.

The Government then plans to collect a total of €972 million in fines and traffic charges, which represents an increase of 4.4 per cent com‐ pared to the previous year.

From this total, the Executive of Pedro Sanchez plans to al‐ locate €839 million for actions related to road safety, which translates into an increase of 2 per cent compared to the previous year.

As highlighted in the docu‐ ment, the Road Safety Strate‐ gy 2011‐2020 has guided road safety policy during the last decade. Currently, work is un‐ derway on the preparation of the new Road Safety Strategy 2021‐2030, which will be ‘aligned with the strategic documents of supranational

organisations such as the United Nations and the Euro‐ pean Union’.

This new Road Safety Strat‐ egy will charter the path to be followed on Spanish roads over the next 10 years, within the framework of three main objectives. The first one is that

of reducing the number of traffic accidents, and victims.

Secondly, the aim is to guarantee mobility through proper traffic management.

This will be achieved through the seven traffic management centres that exert their influ‐ ence on the main interurban

roads throughout Spain, ex‐ cept in the Catalan and Basque territories.

Finally, the objective is to provide the management of all the procedures associated with traffic management, through electronic adminis‐ tration.

SPORT LIVERPOOL humiliated their arch rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on October 24 with a supreme display includ‐ ing a Mo Salah hat‐trick. It was United’s most humiliating de‐ feat at home since neighbours City humbled them 6‐1 back on Sunday, October 23, 2011, al‐ most exactly 10 years ago.

Mo Salah became the high‐ est‐scoring African player in Premiership history as he net‐ ted another three goals, scoring for the 10th match in a row.

The Red Devils were no match for Jurgen Klopp’s ram‐ pant team, who have now notched 13 goals in their last

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Walter Smith mourned

FORMER Rangers, Everton and Scotland man‐ ager Walter Smith has died at the age of 73.

Smith achieved great success with Rangers in two spells, took charge of the Scotland national side and spent four years with Everton in the Premier League.

Rangers Club Chairman Douglas Park said: “It is almost impossible to encapsulate what Walter meant to everyone at Rangers. He embodied everything that a Ranger should be. His charac‐ ter and leadership was second to none, and will live long in the memory of everyone he worked

with during his two terms as first team manager.

“I spoke with Walter as recently as last week‐ end. Even when he was battling illness, he was still able to provide advice and support. For that, I am personally grateful. I know he also contin‐ ued to maintain dialogue with senior members of staff, including our manager, Steven Gerrard.”

“Walter will be sorely missed by all of us at Rangers. For Rangers supporters, he was much more than just a football manager. Walter was a friend to many, a leader, an ambassador and most of all‐a legend.”

five outings. At this rate, the formidable Reds are going to take a lot of stopping, with probably only two other sides capable of getting anywhere near them.

It took five minutes for the rout to begin, as Naby Keita scored in front of the famed Stretford End thanks to a Mo Salah pass. Eight minutes later it was Trent Alexander‐Arnold setting up Diogo Jota for an easy finish.

Salah got on the scoresheet in the 38th minute when he connected with Naby Keita’s cross. Just before the break, he was on hand again to grab his second and Liverpool’s fourth.

After Jordan Henderson’s su‐ perb through ball to Salah for the Egyptian’s third, Paul Pogba saw red for a lunge on Keita, which saw the midfielder stretchered off the pitch. From that point on, the game resem‐ bled a training session as Klopp’s men appeared to show mercy to their opponents.

Walking Football THE Costa Blanca Walking Football League made its de‐ but on Wednesday October 20 when Hondon Flyers WFC defeated Moraira WFC by 3‐1.

On Wednesday October 27 Portobello met Pinoso in another opening League match.

Can either of these teams outscore Hondon to top the first League Table? Make sure you get your copy of the Euro Weekly News for fix‐ tures,results and match re‐ ports.

These clubs and many others in the Alicante/Almeria areas are always looking for new members. You can play competitive or just enjoy the weekly sessions. ‘The fastest growing sport in Europe‐ ‘LIve The Dream’ again... you know you can do better than these overpaid stars you watch on the television, so come along and show your skills.

HONDON FLYERS: The first team to win a game in Spain’s newest walking football league.