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A VICIOUS child abuser faces an extra 18 years on top of his prison sentence. Prosecutors want the Almeria man to spend his life behind bars after being convicted of psychologically and sexually abusing his own children. He was jailed several years ago for beating his partner. Since then police have uncovered years of abuse the man inflicted on his three young children, two boys and one girl. They managed to secure a conviction for the violence and now judges are deliberating on his sentence. The court heard how he forced his eldest daughter to clean the house naked and cut her legs with a knife. CREDIT: GUARDIA CIVIL
By Paul Francis THREE people have been arrested after a fake social club was used for the sale of drugs. Guardia Civil investigators shut down the warehouse on the Santa Olaya de Campohermoso Industrial Estate in Nijar, seizing almost a kiBUSTED: lo of marihuana as well as a set of scales, a price list, a laptop, €260 in cash plus a number of documents allegedly detailing sales figures. Disguised as a social club, the venue had at least 150 clients who were forced to sign a written statement and pay a membership fee in
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Police raid the fake Nerja social club. order to use the service. It was reportedly run by three people between the ages of 23 and 25. The investigation began when police noticed a spike in cannabis use and possession charges in the surrounding area.
Drought concerns addressed
THE Agrarian Municipal Council, composed of representatives from public administrations, farmers, irrigators and agricultural companies, and presided over by the mayor of Almeria, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, has agreed to tackle the water shortage problem in the region. The mayor advised that farmers who are now irrigating with desalinated water will not be able to count on this option for the 2020 campaign. It became known in May when the Junta de Andalucía cut off the supply of purified water used for the irrigation of the crops for 20 years. The mayor is proposing a free offer of “land annexed for a treatment plant to build the infrastructure
They found a sign on one warehouse that read ‘The Place, members only.’ Detectives organised a stakeout nearby and several people, who were known drug users, were seen visiting the venue before leaving with small bags.
necessar y to close the cycle of water with the system of tertiary use.” The meeting agreed on a working constitution to “definitively solve the water problem in Almeria” and “would guarantee timely water so that the Almerian countr yside does not have to worr y about the supply, guarantee of quality water and, at the lowest possible price.” The water problem in the region is an increasing problem due to rising issues with the allocation of water. Politicians of all parties have expressed a concern that the impact will knock onto consumer prices and availability of water if a distribution method is better arranged.
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A street called 17 January 1966 HIROSHIMA and Nagasaki: the only two occasions in history when nuclear weapons were used in combat. But who remembers the time America accidentally bombed Spain? The 1966 Palomares B-52 crash occurred on January 17 when an American bomber collided with a refuelling tanker over the Mediterranean Sea, killing seven of the 11 crew members. The aircraft carried four hydrogen bombs, one of which fell into the Mediterranean and was recovered intact two months later. The remaining three landed near Palomares in Cuevas del Almanzora. The first bomb fell safely when its parachute opened, but the conventional
explosives in the other two detonated and created a ‘dirty bomb.’ As a result, a two-square-kilometre area in Cuevas del Almanzora (mostly residential areas, farmlands and woods) was contaminated with radioactive material. After a significant clean-up operation by the Americans, the US moved 1,700 tonnes of contaminated soil to South Carolina for burial. The Spanish were rightly concerned about the impact of the event on its burgeoning tourist industry, leading the minister of tourism, Manuel Fraga, and the American ambassador to bathe in the sea to prove the waters were safe. The incident, taking place at the height of the Cold War, was then largely forgotten, save for Spain prohibiting NATO aircraft to fly over Spanish territory either to or from Gibraltar.
In 2004 a study revealed there was still some significant contamination present. The Spanish government subsequently took control of the contaminated land, and dialogue with the Americans reopened as to the cost of cleaning operations. No indication of health issues has been established among the local population in Palomares since, but it’s been claimed many died from cancer as a result of the contamination. As Spain was still a dictatorship, Franco had any medical files destroyed. US airmen involved in the clean-up suffered crippling illnesses and death related to radiation exposure. Hundreds, if not thousands, have likely been affected by the accident. In 2015, the US secretary of state, John Kerry, and the Spanish foreign minister, José Manuel García-Margallo, agreed to a clean up operation.
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Third world HUNDREDS of passengers suffered a three-hour delay when the Madrid-Almeria train broke down. Upset commuters said the Almeria train resembles the third world compared to those to Valencia or Barcelona.
Right move SPORTS centres across Almeria, especially in schools, should be furnished with equipment that can be used by everyone according to FAAM, which works for disabled children.
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AN investment of €275,000 will bring Almeria city commuters a new travel card for use on the underground, buses, and even ferries.
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Support for public sector THE Independent Trade Union Centre and Officials, CSIF Almeria, has reiterated its suppor t for public sector workers in Catalonia. The union has warned that public sector staff could incur disciplinar y and even criminal liability if they ena c t C a t a l o n i a ’s r e f e r e n d u m l a w proposing independence from Spain. Spain’s Constitutional Court suspended the law produced by the Catalan Parliament. According to CSIF, even at times of full national political debate, public employees must remember that they are the cohesive element of the State. “Public employees work for the equality of all Spaniards, live wherever they live and public administrations, are guarantors of the princi-
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www.soltimes.com ples that underpin the model of the social, democratic and right state. “We will not tolerate any kind of pressure or coercion against a public employee because he or she is placed in the constitutional order. The public employees of Catalonia have us by their side.” The union stressed that they emphasise that the first obligation of the public employee, in any administration across the country in which they exercise their function, is constitutional loyalty and due compliance with the current legal system.
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Tough gig AN extra 400 teachers will be in classrooms across Almeria for the 2017/ 2018 school year. There are now 10,476 teachers tasked with controlling 160,033 children in 486 public schools.
High drama EVEN before work begins there is trouble on the Almeria-Pulpi section of the planned high-speed rail line to Murcia. Budget cuts mean it will likely be a single rather than double track.
Idea box IMAGINATIVE solutions to Almeria’s drought crisis are being sought. Politicians hope local business leaders and innovators can come up with novel new ideas.
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QUAD BIKES: Have been used by the police patrols.
Crime fall in El Ejido EL EJIDOS’ town hall has announced a 40 per cent crime reduction this year on last summer. The town hall said that an increase in police presence, on a permanent basis, particularly at the shoreline and in recreational areas, is behind the decline. The city’s deployment of police patrols on bikes, foot and quad bikes has resulted in a decrease in the number of offences. There has also been a significant reduction in complaints directed to clubs and late night bars.
In a statement, the city said: “we continue to increase security rates and reduce the number of crimes, thus gaining in service efficiency and, therefore,in safety,” They added that: “the high level of satisfaction shown by visitors was because of greater collaboration between the Local Police and Civil Protection” and “these good statistics have also been the result of increased awareness on the part of the neighbours in the development of certain behaviours.”
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Councillor calls for greater LGBTI protection THE PSOE councillor in the city of Almeria, Ines Plaza, has called on the Popular Party government to include greater representation from lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender and intersex (LGBTI) groups in the city. Ms Plaza proposed the change after it emerged the PP’s Municipal Plan against Homophobia and Transphobia received input from only one group at the first meeting to prepare the plan. Councillor Plaza said that the implementation of the project corresponded to an initiative that the PSOE had been for since 2015, following the enactment of the ‘Protocol of Action on Gender Identity’ in the Andalucian educational system. She added that PSOE was asking the leaders of the PP “to yield the leading role in the development of this plan to those who know this reality because they live day by day.”
Mojacar asks for provincial water support MOJACAR Town Hall has asked the Provincial Council of Almeria for a thorough technical evaluation of its main water supplies. The request follows substantial water supply malfunctions to the town this summer, and most recently over the weekend, that have caused problems for public facilities as well as homes. The town hall has suggested that tourism and hospitality may be affected
MOJACAR: Problems with water supplies.
in the long-term if the issues are not identified and resolved. The Association of Merchants of Mojacar Pueblo, through its President, Isabel Sánchez, has submitted a letter to the Mojacar City Council requesting their intervention so that the necessary measures are taken to solve this situation. They’ve also requested their support in any possible claims directed to those
responsible for these anomalies and claims from businesses for any losses that may have occurred. Mojacar, within the Hydraulic Infrastructure Renewal Plan, had proposed an investment of €259,600. However, the state of the general water supply to Mojacar Pueblo requires a detailed inspection of all its route, regardless of these investments by the Provincial Council of Almeria.
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Carry on cruising By Matthew Elliott DELEGATES from the Costa de Almeria attended the Seatrade Europe Fair in Hamburg. Almeria is boosting its credentials as a top attraction for the lucrative cruise industry. The province had its own stand at the fair, which is one of the biggest on the international cruising calendar. Other por ts from across Andalucia were also in attendance. Southern Spain is one of the most popular destinations for Mediterranean cruises alongside Barcelona, the Balearic Islands and French Riviera. Almeria’s provincial tourist board is working closely with cruise liners and tour operators to secure contracts for next summer. The por t is attracting record numbers of tourists, many of whom take a day trip around the province, visiting Mojacar and other famous villages. Some even use Almeria as a stepping stone to Granada. Seatrade wasn’t the only German
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UPSELLING: The Almeria team on the Andalucia stand at Seatrade.
fair the Costa de Almeria attended. Delegates were also dispatched to the hiking fair ‘Tour Natur’ in Dussedorf. More than 35,000 people attended the week long event. Almeria’s stunning landscape and year-round sunny climate has seen its popularity soar among Europe’s weekend warriors looking for a new challenge.
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FRANCISCO FRANCO: It has been demanded that the portrait is withdrawn from the ‘Culture of Defense’ exhibition.
Franco portrait shame in Almeria By Alastair Stewart A PORTRAIT of the dictator Francisco Franco in a show organised by the Provincial Brotherhood of Legionary Knights in the Patio de Luces in the Diputación de Almeria has caused controversy. PSOE representatives on the Provincial Council of Almeria have demanded the immediate withdrawal
of the portrait from the exhibiLatest news and more as it happens tion titled ‘Culwww.soltimes.com ture of Defense’ whose purpose is to publicise the role reprisals’ of the Franco dicplayed by the Legion. tatorship. The PSOE holds responThe exhibition is not drisible the president, Gabriel ven by the official organs Amat (PP), for allowing an of the Spanish Legion and exhibition that ‘advocates forms part of an initiative of the Franco regime’ and is the Brotherhood of Le‘an insult to the victims and gionary Knights whose aim is to: ‘Perpetuate the memory of the companions killed by God and Spain and honour their memory.’ PSOE has appealed to the Law of Historical Memory for the removal of portraits. PSOE spokesman Juan Antonio Lorenzo said the PP government team led by Gabriel Amat “has
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shown very little respect” in their participation in the exhibition and asks if he knew the content of the material that is exposed. The president of the Provincial Brotherhood of Legionary Knights, Lieutenant Colonel Manuel Montes, emphasised that “no figure is exalted” and insists no one “uses the history of the Legion as a political weapon.” PSOE has reiterated its commitment and appreciation for the Spanish Armed Forces, and those in the Spanish Legion, whose members “live their lives away from their homes so that all of us can live in a democratic society and in peace.”
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Strictly Come Dancing Pairings for the Class of 2017!
2017 LINE-UP: Will be interesting to see who can develop the necessary chemistry to continue from week to week.
BY Lyn Aspden of ‘Strictly Dance’ Class (call 635 584 431 for info) With a red carpet opening and a nostalgic tribute to the passing of our Brucie, with three new professional dancers not to mention a new head judge taking over from Len in the form of Shirley Ballas, this year’s Strictly and series 15 promises to be as good as ever. The pairings will be as follows: Emmerdale actress Gemma Atkinson is with Aljaz and looking at the brief dance they all performed Aljaz is really going to have his work cut out to move Gemma forward. Debbie McGee, wife of the late magician Paul Daniels and former ballerina is dancing with Giovanni. I have to say she looked ex-
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tremely stiff and stilted so will have to see how she will develop. Holby City actress Chizzy Akudolu is partnering Pasha. This morning presenter Ruth Langsford is partnering Anton and again I have a feeling he’s going to have to put in some serious work. JLS band member Aston Merrygold is to dance with Janette and I think should be one of the front runners. Reverend Richard Coles a radio presenter and former band member of the Communards is dancing with one of the new professionals Dianne Buswell from Australia. I think he will be one of the people’s favourites this year. Eastenders actor Davood Ghadami is parnering another new professional Ukranian Nadiya Bychkova. Celebrity
chef and restaurant owner Simon Rimmer is dancing with Karen. GMB presenter Charlotte Hawkins is to dance with Brendan. Saturdays pop group member Mollie King is dancing with AJ and again looks as if she may be one of the contenders. Scottish comedian Susam Calman is partnered with Kevin, another long way to go for Susan. Let’s see if Kevin ends up in the top three this year! Pop singer and West End star Alexandra Burke has been partnered with Gorka and again another strong contender. Holby City actor Joe McFadden is dancing with Katya who also looks interesting. This year for the first time we have a paralympic champion. Jonnie Peacock lost his leg to menin-
gitis at the age of five and is dancing with Oti. It will be interesting to watch this pairing to see how far they can go. Finally comedian Brian Conley is to dance with the third new professional Welsh Amy Dowden who is the current British champion. It’s always interesting to see the early programmes and to see who can develop the necessary chemistry to continue week to week. I can’t wait but it will be another two weeks before the programme starts in earnest. The next shows are due to be televised on Friday 22 and Saturday September 23. In the meantime don’t forget that we start our new autumn courses this week so come and join us to keep up with the strictly gossip. Till next time Keep Dancing!
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90% Cotton Wool By Jos Biggs PETE was out of pain pills - he needed a repeat prescription. This little wrinkle of bureaucracy is essential to prevent the terminally stupid from loading up on medication that they no longer need, or which is no longer appropriate, but it is not a difficult task. The Locum, whose first language originated further east than Spain, searched his computer. ‘He has no prescription for them.’ He announced. ‘He has to have patches.’ ‘No, the patches disagree with him. The doctor changed them for the pills.’ ‘He has no prescription for pills. If he wants pills he must see his GP, Ernesto.’ ‘ B u t E r n e s t o i s o n h o l i d a y. H e can’t wait a fortnight for his pills.’ ‘Then he must have the patches.’ At the risk of repeating myself I said ‘The patches disagree with
him.’ ‘I don’t have the authority to prescribe new pills, only repeat existing prescriptions.’ We w e n t r o u n d t h i s p a r t i c u l a r circle a couple of times more, both of us speaking in a language that was not our native tongue, with ‘You don’t understand, listen to me’ being countered by me insisting that I did understand, and I was listening. We were at risk of becoming enmeshed in circular conversation until the cows came home or Ernesto returned from holiday, whichever came sooner. The easy way was plainly not going to work so I performed a tactical retreat, regrouped my beleaguered brain cells and formulated a new angle of attack. Would I succeed, or perish in the attempt? I’ll tell you next week!
LOCAL LEGEND: Julio Le Parc (left) and town mayor Salvador Hernandez.
On a pedestal THE Argentine sculptor and painter Julio Le Parc will donate a sculpture to Carboneras. The artist, based in France, will pay tribute to the town that he’s been visiting and living in for 50 years. The project that is under development and has the support of the City Council and mayor, Salvador Hernandez. Both men met before the sculptor’s return to France to confirm the details of the sculpture. During the meeting, Le Parc said that “the sculpture will live up to what the people of Carboneras deserve. A work full of light and movement, an essential
part of my works. “This is my small tribute to this locality where I have been enjoying its tranquillity, sea and beauty for more than 50 years. My latest works want them to be in public spaces and appreciated by the largest number of people,” he added. Julio Le Parc is considered one of the great names of contemporary art of the 20th century, and his extensive work uses a variety of materials, styles, techniques and disciplines. The artist first arrived Carboneras in 1966 where he acquired a small lot near the fishing port of the town and has been a summer regular since.
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Man of the people
A MAYOR WHO CARES: Sr Fernandez meets his citizens. THE mayor of HuercalOvera, Domingo Fernandez, is meeting with residents to greater understand their needs and concerns while removing the need for them to travel to the town hall. Fernandez says of the meetings that “our neighbours are the pillar and the base of our people and personally I am listening to them in their districts, thus avoiding having to travel to
the town hall.” He reflected that the main concerns he has heard about are “related to their streets, roads and asphalt” and “issues of road maintenance.” Fernandez added that through the meetings, “we have the opportunity to know problems on the spot and make an initial assessment so as to propose solutions.” The mayor reminds residents that the doors of the
mayor’s office are always open. “The mayor in your village” began on Tuesday, April 25 and has already reached El Saltador, Úrcal, Los Menas, Pilar, La Concepción, San Francisco, Nieva, Almajalejo, Las Norias, El Gor and La Hoya. The next appointments are September 19 in Las Labores, the 27th in El Puertecico, October 4 Rambla Grande and October 11 Las Minas.
Pause for thought ONE of the recent forms of ‘cool’ idealism, I am told, is known as Post Modernism, which develops the concepts of political correctness to even stranger and more anarchistic levels. I gather the main symptoms of someone suffering from a bad dose of post modernism are: • Political Correctness reigns absolutely and without question. Criticism of other peoples’ opinions or beliefs or promotion of one’s own, used to be called ‘Freedom of Speech,’ but now is in danger of becoming an arrestable offence. • There is no absolute truth. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion on any topic, which, provided they are politically correct are all of equal worth, so there is no need to be too concerned about truth. • There is no absolute right or wrong. Provided you do what you consider to be right, that’s fine. No one is entitled to criticise or judge your opinion or motivation. • Everyone should believe they are winners. No one loses or comes second in anything.
• Distrust all authority as trying to pull a fast one over us. Many TV programmes tell us that governments are doing this all the time, whilst books like the Da Vinci Code, confirm the belief that the Church has been lying to us for centuries. • All direction should be ignored. State, educators, parents and church have no exclusive hold on truth, so why should anyone follow them? • It’s smart to disbelieve everything. If it hasn’t been disproved yet, it’s only a matter of time! Much of this is familiar, but taken together it’s a cynical view of the world that threatens our civilisation. So how can we as Christians respond? With large doses of truth and common sense. As Christians we believe in Truth - not man-made but God-given and centred on Jesus. This truth is not so much something to be argued about as loved, enjoyed, lived-out and shared with others. In him we have a fixed standard of right and wrong, which shows how we should live our lives.
Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida (further details available at www.mojacarchurch.org) and may be contacted at djburr@avired.com
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Something has to change by Sandy Shore THE most beautiful words, “But, I love you.” The most painful words, “I love you, but.” Change is inevitable but how we respond to change is a matter of choice. How many times I sat in despair at an unexpected misfortune. But, with the benefit of hindsight, things were never as bad as they at first appeared. In fact, time is much more than a great healer, it is a redeemer. What if are the most haunting of words. What if we had married, what if I had not been made bankrupt, and what if my husband had got that job or had not made that decision. Only from a distance can we come to realise that the end of one world is often the beginning of a far better world. As a 16-year old with kitbag slung over my shoulder I felt apprehensive as I crossed my first gangplank. Little did I know that I was crossing a bridge that would open a world that would
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enrich my life forever. Blown this way and that way by the fickle winds of fate I often found myself in difficult situations. I felt I was continually being tested and never was I found wanting. With jaw set I learned new jobs or adapted to new circumstances in places or situations that I
was totally unfamiliar with. Neither of my children was planned but their arrival changed our world. Our immor tal words were; “What now?” The answer; our lives were changed forever and for the better. A writer by trade I genuflected each time I saw my ancient Olympia type-
writer. Sure, it was irritating to fork out for new typewriter ribbons and inky fingers came with the territory. But, happiness isn’t having what you want, it is to want what you have. I was daunted to say the least when in the 1990s my wife tried to explain the advantages of the computer. Such was my phobia against change that I must admit I was far from a patient student. Only now do I realise that I was morphing from quill and parchment to becoming more powerful than a then city newspaper’s editor. The outcome was that my life changed for the far better. In fact, because of my newly acquired computer my good fortune would make the great writers of history drool. In September 2008 I loaded my battered car until the chassis buckled. Putting home country and indeed my life in my rear view mirror I set out for Spain. All I had was Europe’s second lowest state pension and hope in my heart. Has a lesson been taught? Yes, welcome change.
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Help! My oranges are splitting TWO years ago, it was per fect with unlimited fruit. Last season, there was no fruit at all. This year, there is an abundance of fruit that is yet to ripen... but many of the almost fully grown oranges have started to split. I t ’s a c o m m o n c o m plaint from those with orange trees in their gardens. Citrus trees have numerous requirements. They need fertile soil, full sun, and protected locations, tropical to sub-tropical conditions, supplemental irrigation and plenty of additional food. They are prone to many diseases, especially fungal and have sev-
CITRUS SPLIT: Why does it happen and how to stop it. eral pests. Cracked citrus rinds are another issue and, in oranges, can
split open, making the citrus fruit inedible. Providing the correct cultur-
al and nutrient conditions will prevent this fruit damage. So what causes oranges to split? The rind splits because water and plant sugars travel to the fruit too quickly for it to produce enough rind to hold the substances. The excess fluids cause the skin to burst. Young trees have the highest incidence of oranges split-
ting. Most cases of splitting citrus fruit occur in July to November. Cracked citrus rinds begin at the blossom end of the fruit. Although most of the splitting happens at the end of the season, it can beg i n a s e a r l y a s J u l y. Trees with the greatest crop load are the most affected. Orange rinds split open seasonally and is primarily the re-
sult of plant care, but also temperature fluctuations and humidity. The size of a split varies. It may be slim and short or expose the pulp inside the fruit. Naval orange rinds split open more, likely because of the thickness of the rind and the large s t y l a r, o r n a v e l . T h e green fruit is usually the splitting citrus fruit. Oranges splitting, or any other citrus fruit, are a result of cultural activities. Irrigation problems may contribute where the tree gets too much water. In winter, the tree only needs 1/8 to 1/4 inch of rain per week. In March to June, this increases to ½ inch and during the warm season, the tree requires one inch of water per week. Over fertilizing will also cause the problem. The nutrient needs of oranges should be one to two lbs of nitrogen annually. You should break up the application into three or four periods. This will prevent too much food, which will make orange rinds split open and possibly crack. Tree stress is thought to be another cause of splitting citrus fruit. Hot, dry winds desiccate the tree and dr y the plant. Then it takes moisture from the fruit, which shrivel. As soon as water is available, it goes to the fruit, which then swell too much. Young plants with small root systems are most susceptible because they do not have a wide enough root area in which to gather moisture.
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Making the most of a small garden WE spend a large part of the year outdoors but what can we do if our d r e a m h o u s e i s n ’t blessed with a large garden? The following tips will help make the most of a small outside space. 1. Hanging colander planters. A great way to re-use a colander that has outlived its usefulness in the kitchen. 2. Pallet flower display. Flat or standing, pallets can be decorated and used to display your plants. Ideal for balconies where space may be limited. 3. F o l d a w a y b a r. Sometimes known as a Murphy bar, this is an ideal solution where space is ver y limited and provides additional outside storage. 4. T i e r e d p l a n t e r s . These can be purchased but a cheaper option is to simply make your own using clay pots of different sizes. 5. Vertical herb garden. Either freestanding on a frame or attached to the wall, this is a great way to save s p a c e . Yo u c a n m a k e one quite simply by attaching pot hangers to tin cans and hanging them from a wooden trellis. 6. F a u x g r a s s r u g . Artificial turf is a great way to make a small space appear larger and the best news is, it
never needs watering or mowing! 7. H a n g mirrors. They can help to create an illusion of space in a small garden or add a simple decoration. When well placed, a mirror can create a secret window into another world (or at least look like it does). 8. S u c c u l e n t l i v i n g wall ar t. Completed succulent ‘paintings’ can be bought online o r, f o r a t r u e o n e - o f f piece, create your own
PALLETS: Can be used to display your plants.
with a plastic tray divided into planting cells. 9. Inver t your tomatoes. Hanging your tomatoes from the roof is another great spacesaving idea. Also, a great way to use those leftover water bottles if you make your own
planter. 10. Go mobile. If all else fails and you don’t have the space, go for a garden on wheels. Perfect for apartment dwellers, the elderly and those who want an easy to maintain and move garden.
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A SET of warnings developed jointly by the UK’s Land Registry and the Law Society has been published to help solicitors spot and avoid ever evolving threats of property fraud. The latest advice focuses on the risks around property and registration fraud, and supplements a range of existing resources, training, practice notes and updates provided by both organisations to combat fraud and scams. Graham Farrant, Land Registry chief executive and chief land registrar, pointed out that property is an attractive target to criminals due to its high value. “As well as financial loss, a fraudulent property transaction also creates emotional distress for home owners and prospective buyers,” he said. “Our pri-
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New property fraud advice licitors are rare, the whole profession must maintain constant vigilance against those who try to defraud them,” said Law Society president Joe Egan. “Solici-
ority is to ensure the integrity of the Land Register by preventing fraudulent registrations.” The advice sets out a number of emerging fraud threats, detailing the ways criminals are attempting to defraud specialist solicitors
and providing case studies to illustrate potential warning signs of land fraud. It also directs solicitors to a number of resources to help them carry out checks needed to prevent fraud. “While successful instances of fraud against so-
tors have an important role to play in protecting themselves and their clients from fraud. While it can seem a burden, it is part of the extra value our clients know they get when dealing with a solicitor,” he explained. Farrant also pointed out t h a t fraud
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is becoming an increasingly significant issue and is now the most commonly experienced crime in the UK, with 3.5 million cases reported in the Office for National Statistics crime survey last year. “We need to continue to work closely with conveyancing solicitors to ensure the necessary checks and safeguards are in place to beat the fraudsters. This joint practice note will assist all parties involved in the house buying process to effectively tackle fraud,” he concluded.
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Anyone not for tennis elbow? DOCTORS know the condition as lateral epicondylitis, although it’s more commonly known as ‘tennis elbow.’ The term has entered wide use, though only a small group of people diagnosed with tennis elbow actually get it from playing tennis. Tennis elbow is a common injury that will usually heal with minor treatment, but you have to give it time and rest. Where is the pain? Tennis elbow is a pain focused on the outside of the arm, where your forearm meets your elbow. It’s related to a muscle and tendons in your forear m. Tendons connect your muscles to your bones. When you constantly use your arm in a repetitive motion, the ten-
dons at the elbow end of a certain muscle - the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) muscle - may develop small tears. The tears lead to inflammation and may put stress on the rest of your arm, making it painful to lift and grip things. Left untreated, it can become chronic (that’s medicalspeak for ‘ongoing’). Tennis elbow affects up to 3 per cent of the population, particularly adults between 30 and 50years-old, but less than 5 per cent of cases are linked to tennis.
What causes tennis elbow? Tennis elbow is a classic repetitive stress injur y caused by overuse. Any activity that strains the muscles around the elbow over and over again can cause it. There’s also a version golfers get called ‘golfer’s elbow.’ In tennis, hitting a backhand puts some stress on your forear m muscles, which repeatedly contract when you hit the ball. If you have poor technique or grip the racquet too tightly, that stress may increase in the tendons
AROUND a third (32 per cent) of the British public know that lymphoma and / or myeloma are common types of blood cancers with some mistakenly thinking that melanoma (16 per cent) and haemophilia (11 per cent) are blood cancer types. Furthermore, over one in three (38 per cent) blood cancer patients admit that they had never heard of their specific type of cancer before diagnosis. These are the results of two surveys announced to coincide with the launch of Make Blood Cancer Visible - a campaign that sees Janssen and nine blood cancer patient support groups join forces for the first time, to bring much-needed attention to blood cancer across the UK during September, blood cancer awareness month. According to the Make Blood Cancer Visible public survey implemented by YouGov and funded by Janssen, only one in 10 people are aware that there are over 100 different types of blood can-
that connect the forearm muscles to the elbow. The tendons may get small tears. The more you do it - and tennis is a game of repeated strokes the greater the chance for tennis elbow. You can get it from other racquet sports, such as squash. You can also get it from jobs or activities that involve repetitive arm motion, such as tree-cutting (repetitive use of a chain saw), painting, car-
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cers, and only 12 per cent of people selected blood cancer as one of the top five most commonly diagnosed types of cancer.
Health & beauty
15th - 21st September 2017
Not tonight love
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WOMEN are more than twice as likely as men to lose interest in sex when in a long-term relationship, according to a new study. Although both men and women tended to lose passion as they aged, women who lived with their partner were often turned off. Poor health and reduced emotional closeness were also to blame. The National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles in Britain posed questions to 5,000 men and 6,700 women. Overall, 15 per cent of men and 34 per cent of women said that they had lost interest in sex for three months or more in the previous year. The issue was most likely to affect men aged 35-44 and women aged 55-64.
COMMON: Even armchair watchers of Wimbledon can suffer from tennis elbow.
pentry, playing some types of musical instruments. Butchers, cooks, and assembly-line workers are among the groups that
get it often. Golfer’s elbow dif fers from tennis elbow in that the pain is focused on the inside of the elbow. But the
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Worryingly, 30 per cent incorrectly thought that vomiting, nausea, double vision and / or headaches were the most common warn-
causes are similar: tendon tears caused by repetitive movement, whether it’s a golf swing, lifting weights, or simply shaking hands.
ing signs of blood cancer. Similarly, the Leukaemia CARE patient survey, reveals that before diagnosis, a staggering 80 per cent of those surveyed did not think their symptoms would turn out to be blood cancer. In addition, 38 per cent admitted they had never heard of their specific type of blood cancer before their diagnosis, and knew nothing about it. Diana Jupp, Chief Executive, Bloodwise said, “Despite 230,000 people being affected by blood cancer across the UK, it is still a much-misunderstood and little-known disease area. We know that low awareness can lead to late diagnosis and can make it hard for people to find the information and support they need, leading to a greater sense of isolation. We are therefore delighted to be a part of this exciting campaign helping to raise awareness of blood cancer this September and it’s great to see so many patient support groups join forces to all do their bit to make blood cancer visible.”
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Food & Drink
15th - 21st September 2017
Is soya as healthy Know as we think? your tipple
WITH more and more people choosing a vegetarian diet, many consumers will opt for soya as a form of meat replacement, but what exactly is soya? Soya was first manufactured for food use in 1959 and is labelled as vegetable protein, textured vegetable protein
or soya protein. It is made from highly processed types of soya flour, called ‘isolate’ or ‘concentrate’ and can be found in a number of products from cheese spreads to ice cream. The USA and Brazil are the biggest suppliers of soya beans. These beans are tak-
en, the oils extracted and then processed to get a pure protein base. I n t h e 1 9 8 0 ’s s o y a companies began promoting it as a health food option, however, the long term health impacts of eating soya are not yet fully known. In 2006 the American Heart Association review of a decade-long s t u d y o f s o y a ’s s u p posed benefits doubted claims it led to a healthy heart. They said it did not reduce hot flushes in menopausal women or help prevent cancer.
SPAIN’S great classic wine, sherry, has long been pigeon- SHERRY: Is a good match with food. holed as a wine to be served Amontillado, in some of its best versions, with Spanish tapas. Sherry and its nearby cousin, Montilla, is also dry, but many amontillados have range in style from bone-dry to richly been sweetened for broader market apsweet, which makes them excellent match- peal. es for anything from Japanese (especially The drier versions are longer-aged and sushi and tempura) and other Asian more complex than manzanillas and finos, cuisines, to fried foods, to a broad range and are splendid with richer dishes like game, duck risotto, and offal, as well as of cheeses. Among dry sherries, all of which should superb companion to cheeses. The sweeter always be served chilled, manzanilla is a amontillados also go well with cheeses and great match for shellfish. Fino, from inland pate, especially foie gras. Olorosos come in both dry and sweet Jerez, is also bone-dry and a bit heavier and more alcoholic, but is still a good versions. Pedro Ximénez is a super sweet, syrupy sherry. match with food.
Eat more... beetroot RUBY red beetroot is great for boosting stamina and making muscles work harder and also contains potassium, magnesium and iron as well as vitamins A, B6 and C, and folic acid. Beetroot can reduce blood pressure as well as its associated risks such as heart attacks and strokes and helps reduce the risk of bone disease osteoporosis. The pigment that gives beetroot its colour also has powerful antioxidant properties.
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15th - 21st September 2017
Twice Baked Potatoes Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes, 8 slices bacon, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup milk, 4 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, 8 green onions, sliced. Preparation Preparation time – 15 minutes. Cooking time – 1 hour & 15 minutes. Method 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC). 2. Bake potatoes in preheated oven for 1 hour. 3. Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium
BAKED POTATO: Top with cheese, onions and bacon.
high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. 4. When potatoes are done allow them to cool for 10 minutes. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a large bowl; save skins. To the potato flesh add sour cream, milk,
butter, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 the green onions. Mix with a hand mixer until well blended and creamy. Spoon the mixture into the potato skins. Top each with remaining cheese, green onions and bacon. 5. Bake for another 15 minutes.
Garlic Anchovy Linguine Ingredients 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 6 cloves garlic, chopped, 3/4 cup finely chopped broccoli floret,s 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, 6 ounces anchovy fillets, chopped, 1 cup water, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 (16oz) packet linguine pasta, 1 1/2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes, 1 pinch black pepper (optional) Preparation Preparation Time – 20 minutes. Cooking Time – 20 minutes.
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LINGUINE: Serve with anchovies.
Method 1. Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in a large fr ying pan over medium heat, then stir in garlic, broccoli, and mushrooms; cook until lightly browned. Add anchovies and water, cover, and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in green onions, tomatoes, and parsley, cover again, simmering until vegetables are soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. 2. While the vegetables are cooking, bring a large pot of water and one teaspoon of olive oil to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente, about 7 to 8 minutes; drain. Toss with anchovy mixture and crushed red pepper flakes. If desired, season with black pepper. Serve immediately.
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Puzzles
15th - 21st September 2017
Wordsearch Two and a Half Men
Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.
TARGET:
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
CHIROPRACTOR BERTA JAKE HERBERT WALDEN
SCHMIDT ROSE BEACH HOUSE EVELYN PIANO
ALAN CHARLIE MALIBU CHUCK LORRE HARPER
Quick
Across 1 Enlisted person (7) 5 Swimming stroke (5) 8 Apartments (5) 9 Spectacles (7) 10 Outermost (7) 11 Wait on (5) 12 Sharp or severe (5) 14 Normal (5) 19 Seashore (5) 21 Vast (7) 23 Increases in scope, range or area (7) 24 Peers (5) 25 Revolves (5) 26 Toilers (7)
Down 1 Endure (6) 2 Little beyond all others (5) 3 Look over carefully (7) 4 Feel remorse (6) 5 Marine decapod crustaceans (5) 6 Mountainous European country (7) 7 Endured (6) 13 Small talk (7) 15 Resembling (7) 16 Consider true (6) 17 Interlocking puzzle (6) 18 Stops (6) 20 Melodies (5) 22 Person trained to care for the sick (5)
• Average: 20
• Very good: 39
• Good: 27
• Excellent: 51
dice dicer idea ides aide aides aids acid acids acre aeon aeons joes jones dens dent echo echoed echoes echt eons enol ceca cosh cone coned cones cons conn conned conns cold colt chose chosen hoed hoes hose hosed hone honed hones hold holt
SCORING: • 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points • 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points • 8 or more letters: 11 points
Cryptic
Across 1 Burglar tried urn by mistake (8) 4 Little sister follows one goddess (4) 8 Spread out the feline in Wisteria Centre (7) 10 Little orphan girl is hiding in the pannier (5) 11 Lively dance can go wrong (5) 12 Old Testament book figures (7) 13 Scary extremists stalk organisation (6) 15 Rushes off for shows (6) 19 Attack artist in a flatboat (7) 21 Philosopher who started philosophising late and too obscurely (5) 23 Fear some Territorial Army recruits (5) 24 Investigate old African dictator taking a boat (7) 25 Cast returns in Orson Welles’s ‘Othello’ (4) 26 Copy lass arranging West Indian music (8)
Down 1 Creature’s scent is disguised (7) 2 Prepare for a procession (5) 3 Queen's angry outburst is wrong (6) 5 Wrong church about to be free from pretence (7) 6 Appears to understand the manuscript (5) 7 Still in nautical miles (4) 9 Swap jazz key (5) 14 Hair highlights for unsteady skaters (7) 16 Colour that is constant in the main (5) 17 Wet forecast for bridal parties? (7) 18 Organised seance for a philosopher (6) 19 Creature spotted in the Danube? A stag perhaps (5) 20 Highest point of lilac meadow (4) 22 Boxer has a Sunday nickname (5)
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IRREGULAR SUDOKU
SOLTIMES STAR QUIZ : CHILDREN’S STUFF 1. According to the nursery rhyme, a child born on which day of the week will be ‘loving and giving’? 2. How many children did Queen Victoria have? 3. In which decade was the NSPCC founded as the ‘London Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children’: 1880s, 1920s or 1940s? 4. Name either of the two children of Gomez and Morticia Addams? 5. What was the title of the 1976 British musical gangster film, directed by Alan Parker that featured only child actors? 6. Which ‘Merseybeat’ act topped the UK singles charts in March 1964 with ‘Little Children’? 7. Which 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical featured the
song ‘When the Children Are Asleep’? 8. Which BBC television sitcom created and written by Andrew Marshall followed the lives of the Porters, a seemingly average family whose world is frequently turned upside-down by bad luck and bizarre occurrences? 9. Which branch of medicine deals with children and their diseases? 10. Which English author and poet’s best known work was ‘The Railway Children,’ originally serialised in ‘The London Magazine’ during 1905? Not a lot of people know that... until 1913, children in America could legally be sent by parcel post.
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Answers 1. FRIDAY, 2. NINE, 3. 1880s (1884), 4. PUGSLEY and WEDNESDAY, 5. BUGSY MALONE, 6. BILLY J KRAMER (and the Dakotas), 7. CAROUSEL, 8. 2POINT4 CHILDREN, 9. PAEDIATRICS,10. Edith NESBIT (married name Edith Bland)
SUDOKU
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Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.
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Leisure
15th - 21st September 2017
YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There is a lightness to this week that is welcome. After more than a little bit of aggravation and frustration of late it is overdue. Someone you believed had lost interest in you suddenly surfaces. You may be unsure of how to react, so save judgment.
TAURES (April 21 - May 21) A need to listen to your innermost feelings and needs has perhaps been overlooked. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, philosophical thoughts are often pushed into a corner. Even so, you owe it to yourself to truly consider what you want as opposed to going along with what others want from you.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Someone you would not normally consider to be a friend shows an interest in you. Your immediate reaction may be joy or suspicion. In fact, you are not quite sure what to think. All the same, try to put aside preconceived ideas and give them a chance.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Time is of the essence when pursuing a pet project this week. Having been given the opportunity to go ahead with a plan, do not waste time. Some opportunities do not come twice so be sure to show your enthusiasm.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) A close relationship seems to be changing. You need to know why and maybe believe that you do. However, be sure to get all the facts. Asking outright questions of the person involved is your best chance of getting the right answers. Someone may urge you to ‘read between the lines’ but it is hardly necessary.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) With so much energy around you, it will be hard to concentrate on business matters. Finances, however, do require your attention and a brief period of scrutiny will show you why. Someone close may be spending too much or undermining the situation by making big plans.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Nostalgia overtakes you and an urge to look back into the past is strong. Perhaps you are thinking of tracing your family tree. It may be that you have received a letter or phone call that aroused your curiosity.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) When you start to worry too much about things, it is time to take a step back. Senseless worrying is when you really cannot do anything to change the situation. Take into account how, in the past, worrying has affected your wellbeing. Maybe it is time to walk away and take another path entirely.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) This is a creative week and one in which you seek to find your talents. For some time now you have toyed with the idea of joining a club or group. This will enhance your social life and bring you laughter.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Life can get complicated at this time of the year and you may feel pulled in more than one direction. You are perfectly entitled to change your mind about an arrangement.
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) There are enough people in this world who will be willing to tell you what to do. Although it is in your nature to value your freedom, have you been compromising? Think of the time you have left to get to grips with a particular situation.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your opinion of someone is in the process of changing. It is not through any particular action of theirs towards you, rather it is a feeling that you should not be involved with their business. Trusting our instincts is something that we do not do enough.
BOOK REVIEW
What happened?
by Hillary Rodham Clinton
DONALD TRUMP won the election. Whether you love or hate the man, the world was shocked by the result but none more so than his opponent, Hillary Clinton. For the first time, the defeated democratic presidential candidate reveals what was going through her head during the initial moments of her loss.
Her personal memoir describes how it felt to run against Trump, the errors she made and how she managed to cope with the loss and pick herself back up. Clinton tells readers her methods of coping, what she learnt from the ordeal and the challenges of being a strong woman in the public eye whilst
facing constant criticism regarding her voice, age and appearance. Frank yet humourous, the book provides the opportunity to learn what was going through the mind of the first female presidental candidate for a major political party and is an interesting read for all audiences.
Losing to Trump was not easy.
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FILM REVIEW After making a serious error which cost thousands of lives during the First World War in the Battle of Gallipoli, Churchill is reluctant to put all his eggs in one basket once again and clashes with US General Dwight D Eisenhower (John Slattery) as well as Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (Julian Wadham). His wife, Clementine Churchill (Mi-
Film & TV Guide
randa Richardson), suppor ts him, preventing his mental imp l o s i o n a n d V FOR VICTORY: Brian Cox provides an exceptional performance as inspiring him Churchill. to greatness. The film makes a refreshing change life of the British Prime Minister durfrom countless documentaries and ing one of the biggest crisis he has provides a fascinating insight into the ever had to face.
Saturday September 16 ITV1 2:30pm to 5pm LIVE coverage of the final day of the St Leger meeting where the oldest of the five horseracing classics takes place in Doncaster. Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present coverage of four races across the Yorkshire event as well as several races from Chester. Commentary is provided by Richard Hoiles with analysis from Jason Weaver and AP McCoy. There is also reporting by Rishi Persad, Luke Harvey, Brough Scott and the ever-entertaining Matt Chapman.
OUR PICK OF THIS WEEK’S MUST-SEE
FILM OF THE WEEK
Run Fat Boy Run Friday September 15 ITV2 10pm to 12am NOT a fan of commitment, Dennis ditches his pregnant fiancee at the altar. After five years, he realises his mistake and tries to win back her love at the very moment that she is looking to settle down with someone else. She always accused him of never finishing anything so he decides that the only way to win back her love and prove that he is a changed man is to complete a marathon. Starring Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton and Dylan Moran.
CREDIT: ITV
ONE TO WATCH ITV Racing Live
OUR CHOICE
CREDIT: THE MOVIE DATABASE
Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year Sunday September 17 Channel 4 8pm to 9pm IN the final episode of the current series, George Clarke judges the final categories for eco-friendly and budget sheds. The show will feature a stargazing hut in the Scottish highlands, a replica of a Hobbit house from Lord of the Rings, a shed built entirely from discarded materials and a family home that cost â‚Ź1,100. The eight sheds will then be judged and a winner will be decided in the fascinating season finale.
CREDIT: FARMGROUP.TV
A NEW big-screen insight into the life of one of the greatest Britons to ever live sees Brian Cox take on the role of Winston Churchill as he faces some of his toughest decisions during the Second World War. Tensions mount in the days leading up to the world-renowned D-Day landings of June 1944 in Normandy, France.
CREDIT: ROTTEN TOMATOES
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A former player, Tony is now the world’s most prolific author of football books with 150 published since 1975. He has also been a PE teacher and a policeman, and is now a quiz-organiser, fundraiser, for various charities, and sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio.
By Tony Matthews
England’s 500 wicket man LANCASHIRE cricketer Jimmy Anderson has joined an elite band of six bowlers who have taken 500 Test wickets. He reached the epic milestone last Friday and finished up with the best figures of his career (7-42) to set up England’s nine wicket victory over the West Indies in the third and deciding Test at Lords. Anderson’s 500th victim was Windies’ opener, Kraigg Brathwaite, bowled by a beauty! In fact, the ‘King of Swing’ took his very first Test wicket on the same ground against Zimbabwe in May 2003. Anderson, who is now on 506 wickets, 108 of them bowled, is chasing down West Indies superstar Courtney Walsh (519) and the Aussie Glenn McGrath
(563) to become the greatest wicket-taker among fast bowlers. Three spinners, namely
Jimmy Anderson.
Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka (800), the Australian Shane Warne (708) and Indian Anil Kumble (619) are the world’s leading wicket-takers. Seven other bowlers Kapil Devi (India) 434,
Richard Hadlee (New Zealand) 431, Shaun Pollock (South Africa) 421, Dale Steyn (South Africa) 417, Harbhajan Singh (India) 417, Wasim Akram (Pakistan) 414) and Curtly Ambrose (West Indies) 405 - have taken over 400 Test Match wickets. Anderson, aged 35 from Burnley, believes he has at least two more years left in him at international level, and said: “I don’t worry too much about records. My job is to help England win Test Matches and I will continue to do that until I bowl my last delivery.” NB: Stuart Broad (386), Sir Ian Botham (383), Bob Willis (325) and the late Fred Trueman (307) are the four English bowlers below Anderson.
The truth about Manchester United and Manchester City supporters! A RECENT survey, involving hundreds of fans from each of the two Manchester clubs, revealed the following information as to where these so-called die-hard supporters really come from when they travel to see their chosen team play at home - interesting figures! Area Scotland (all) North East England North West England (Lancs) Yorkshire (all) Midlands (all) Wales (all) South West England East Anglia London (home counties) Northern Ireland Outside the UK
United 6% 2% 24% 6% 11% 7% 4% 5% 24% 2% 9%
This goes to prove that far more ‘real’ suppor ters from within the surrounds of Manchester itself - not the tag-ons, the drag-alongs or those who say United are the best team in the world - follow City. They cer tainly have far more dedicated fans than United! How can someone, born in the UK, up to 300 miles away from Old Trafford, say “I’ve supported United all my life.” Absolute rubbish.
City 5% 1% 55% 6% 9% 2% 3% 3% 10% 1% 5%
L a s t S a t u r d a y, a t r a v e l c o m p a n y from Wales took four coach loads of United fans to Stoke and just one to see City play Liverpool, while another company sent five coaches to Stoke from London and just one to the Etihad Stadium! * Similar surveys have been done in respect of Arsenal-Spurs, Aston VillaBirmingham, Everton-Liverpool, the two Sheffield clubs and WBA-Wolves.
This week in sporting history 1853 The first round the world yacht race was won by Cornelius Vanderbilt. 1927 Gene Tunney defeated Jack Dempsey in the 10th round of their world heavyweight boxing bout… Tunney had beaten Dempsey in the same round in the previous year. 1949 England lost for the first time on home soil against a team from outside the UK - beaten 2-0 by the Republic of Ireland at Goodison Park. Also this year, future England international goalkeeper Peter Shilton was born. 1954 Rocky Marciano beat Ezzard Charles in round eight to win the World heavyweight boxing title. 1958 Future Everton and Wales goalkeeper Neville Southall was born. 1960 In an all-Australian final, Neale Fraser beat Rod Laver to win the US Open tennis singles final. 1966 The first substitute to be used in Scottish League football was Paddy Conn for Queen’s Park against Albion Rovers (Division 2). 1968 England’s Ron Hill won the European marathon in just over two-and-a-half hours. 1977 George Best played football matches in four different countries in a week - in Wales, Ireland, Scotland and England. 1988 American Jackie Joyner Kersee set a new heptathlon world record with 7,291 points. Also American Greg Loganis smacked his head on a diving board but recovered to win an Olympic gold medal. 1989 Europe and the USA drew their Ryder Cup encounter at The Belfrey. 1997 Seve Ballesteros and Nick Faldo were elected to golf’s Hall of Fame. 2004 Europe beat the USA 18½ points to 9½ to win the Ryder Cup in Michigan.
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Sharp rise in Alternative Fuel Vehicles IN the second quarter of 2017, EU demand for alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) continued the positive momentum from the first quarter. Registrations went up by 38 per cent compared to the same period last year. A total of 204,502 cars with alternative power vehicles were registered in the EU, accounting for 5.1 per cent of all passenger cars sold in the second quar ter of 2017. Electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECV) accounted for 1.2 per cent of total car sales. Registrations of hybrid vehicles (HEV) and ECVs grew considerably (up 61.1 per cent and 45.8 per cent respectively); the latter supported by significant growth in demand for both batter y (49.7 per cent) and plugin electric cars (42.3 per cent). Registrations of new cars powered by propane or natural gas also increased during the second quar ter of the year (up 3.3 per cent), largely the result of an uplift in registrations of LPG-fuelled cars (23.7 per cent). All five big markets posted double-digit increases, thereby significantly contributing to the
CHARGED UP: Hybrids continue surge of sales.
positive performance of the EU market. Germany and Spain saw the largest increases over the last quarter, with respectively 91.9 per cent and 80.7 per cent, followed by France (28.6 per cent), the United Kingdom (24.4 per cent) and Italy (18.1 per cent). Growth in most of these coun-
tries was fully driven by the electric and hybrid-electric segments. The UK, Germany and France accounted for the largest numbers of new electrically-chargeable cars. The positive performance of the Italian market, on the other hand, was mainly the result of recovering demand for cars running on LPG.
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