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Lisa Brown suspect found adrift on boat in the Atlantic EXCLUSIVE By Laurence Dollimore
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Beasley told his rescuers that he was on the run from gangsters. When they asked him if he required assistance, he said: "No radio, no engine, no electricity." It comes just weeks after the Olive Press exclusively revealed Beasley was ‘hiding from criminal gangs’ in a port in Portugal. Beasley, who was friends with Brown and her now-suspect boyfriend Simon Corner, told the Olive Press how he had absconded from bail after being arrested for withholding information in the case.
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DEFIANT calls for British Navy battleships to be stationed again By Tom Powell Gibraltar have been made duringin a got the biggest cheer, raucous National Day rally. when he insisted the Royal Navy should - once A group of 11 British politicians de- again - have battleships livered rip-roaring speeches focuspermanentsing on recent tensions with Spain ly stationed in Gibraltar. and backing Gibraltar’s right to self- “The people of Gibraltar are a part of the Great British family and I would determination. like to see a battleship The Casemates crowd – a sea of red hend any Spanish here to appreand white – echoed the patriotic ship to illegally sentiments as Chief Minister Fabian enter British waters,” he said. Picardo delivered the final address, Democratic Unionist MP Ian Paisley added: “These are centering around a salute to PARTY MODE: Gibraltarians the waters, this is our our international celebrate National Day with ‘evacuation generation’ of 75 years country, these are inflatable barbary macaque our people and we must support ago. them.” Linking it to the current refugee “National sis engulfing Europe, he vowedcri- “We will never surrender this rock!” diminished.Day will never ever be cent years due to its environmental In fact, it will only get impact help as much as possible under to he roared in a rousing address. – took place. bigger. We stand together, red white the After waving a letter Then, as the crowds gazed up at plea that ‘sharing is caring’. of ‘best wishes’ and free!” he bellowed. the from the Queen, red and white speckled sky, Tina But it was Conservative MP for finally vowed to the Chief Minister Following the speeches, the tradi- Turner’s Romford, Andrew Rosindell, who increase National tional releasing Simply the Best blasted of the balloons Day celebrations in years to come. which has caused controversy in – through the sound system, signalling re- the start of an almighty party.
The Rock’s leader was talking alongside his lawyer wife Justine ahead of his key speech at National Day, one of the ‘most significant ever’. He told the Olive Press: “It is particularly auspicious this year with the day commemorating the 75th anniversary of great evacuation of the Rock, as well as coming in the week the Queen becomes the UK’s longest serving monarch.” A highlight of his week was watching Kings of Leon at the Gibraltar Music Festival. “Not at the front as I would have got crushed,” he joked. “But I was blown away when I saw everyone’s hands in the air for Sex on Fire, the best rock song of the last decade.” As for a date for his first reelection contest, rumoured to be on November 20, he said: “The only person who knows is my wife.”
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A THIRD British man rested over missing arpat Lisa Brown has fledexto Portugal on his grandson’s boat, it can be revealed. The Olive Press has spoken to the Welsh pensioner, who confirmed that he was currently ‘living in a Portuguese port’, but refused to give further details. Ron Beasley, 71, confirmed he had broken his bail ditions, which required conto report to San Roque him lice every day, but had pobeen forced to leave Spain escape the clutches of to the ‘Costa del Sol drug mafia’.
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A PAIR of Spanish came to the aid heroes doners attacked of Loncrazed terrorists. by three Ignacio Echeverria and Sergio Farina stepped in to lives of innocent save the ers caught up in bystandthe carnage that killed seven and injured 48. Fears however are now growing for Ignacio Echeverria (pictured from Madrid, whotop left), EXCLUSIVE ed a woman fromdefendBy Joe Duggan one of the terrorists. Echeverria, 39, RUGBY star Dean Schofield to have been on is said is urging action after being home from a skate his way mauled in a sophisticated the Saturday nightpark on holiday shakedown. he attempted to when Wasps international other stories came a woman with his defend Dean (above) and wife up. When we emailed the person board in Borough skate38, were set to Gemma, both take a dream dealing with called we’d been He was last seen Market. break to Spain with sent an abusive email‘Flavio’ he the pavement and lying on celebrate the Englandfriends to his famback. interna“Luckily we were ily have been unable tional’s retirement. in a fortunate SCAMMED: Holiday to position where we locate him despite But the vacation group and (right) calling could arrange an alternative the Spanish consulate, fake site with nightmare after turned into a The group profile stolen from villa and and hospitals. 16 from Cheshirethe group of scam, via only rumbled the “We were very Oz agent still get the flight over. But what rentholidaysvillas. angry unwittingly if we were from a The Red Cross booked via a fraudulent found out,” Gemma when we a horrible moment com, the day before normal made an appeal has also they flew. holitold the and we ily and couldn’t afford to famday website that Olive Press this to locate come? has dozens of week. “It was weren’t sure what to do. We were at least able him. homes on the Costa “We started Googling to salvage it and the holiday.” In total, scammersdel Sol. The group had come ment and deposit took payOnslaught of €5,700 stunning six-bedroomacross the (£5,000) Rentholidaysvillas.com villa with and €11,400 a huge pool and is hosted by (£10,000) respectively US-based server grounds and got in touch via email. before swiping another warned as long GoDaddy, which was with law enforcement on alleged and have processes ago as April of €29,800 The website looked fraud (£26,000) for their by a leading holiday the scam anyone for taking action. extremely stunning vilcredible and even rental site in Spain. believes they have If la in Mallorca, which When asked why been defraudof its alleged owner,had a photo by a wealthy British is owned GoDaddy Digital it was still live this week, ed they should contact law enforcement.” owner. nandes Davila’, who‘Flavio Herexplained: “We Crimes boss Ben Butler, Contact your local police and Action did the neand email newsdesk@theolivepress.es communicate Fraud gotiating. regularly you’ve “I must confess been scammed. if it was a bit cheapwe did think was, and it in fact for where it rents for a lot more,” admitted Gemma. 1987 Thankfully, the group of eight Patience of adults and eight a Santo! children who 2017 are still on holiday are now trying to reclaim JOINING THE as the booking wastheir money The Olive Press toasts made via a three decade credit card. the 30th CLUB! anniversary of two The website however despite being reportedis still live, yet leading hotels, of Andalucia’s to its web hosting company by the Olive Santo and Sunset Molino del Press and to UK police. Beach Club The website boasted that ‘you CELEBRATIONS: Inside
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An 2001 POLITICAL we can afford to strong guys to embarrassed husband thousands of Estione non guests each year. explains that he SHENANIour first heiress multiply and we have GANS to their terrace.help carry a big box But, it has certainly – and Carmen’s raturep eliand hopes there has been banished al reassures locals the same guestsHalf an hour later arrivbeen something is no problem. an emotional rollercoaster asks for a large that these weird of the slightest, tiae rnatur? Not foreigners may bucket of ice. A famous MP, a and we are delighted with plenty of hiccups and not be so strange regular guest here, when on the penter all. Qui te complete withIt soon emerges a bar unusual goings af- such a wild wedding has along the way, optics has been ultimate night anniversary night as the pair reveal: on set that he forgets up on the teris readmitted he 1993 DOCTOR’S His wife goes he has changed rooms. to bed before race… 1987 MISSED sleep with ER to well KNICKERS the room him with INand goodalluntil, DEADLINES key so DOORS. At the village to get in during he has to serenade her said guests, It’s not a fantastic party one of thehealth centre opening it’s the wrong the wee hours. A shame arrive at happy start as our shoedoor! 2008 SURstring budget ated she choosesdoctors gets so inebrihour in the bar to relieve herself rooms which, only allows for seven PRISING the lawn and rejoins being Andalucia, on 2002 and invite varinot open in time. the party with her BARKING DISREare skirt tucked into GUESTS ous others to guests have to Delayed by a week, ers. It’s a night the back of her knick- SPECTFUL their terrace to remember. PART THREE alternative hotelsbe accommodated in 24 to avoid pay24 CAPTION. The hotel policy ll about www.theolivepress.es ing the hotel’s 1994 BEST RURAL The cleaners desome guests is to allow pets but 1988 COLLAPSING reception HOTEL go just too far, prices. 30 ROOM NIGHTS mand we chat they take down comes into fresh when PART- contact withcounter to NERSHIP After seven years perwork. - we are offering their curtains June 8th - June 21st 2017 the sixty-somea customer’s very make very special rates sive mohair sweater. expened as the ‘best graft we are select- There a bed for their dog to sleep to thing woman 2013W REbetween the 15th JUST 30 room nights at on. Limited edition is fur everywhere in clothing costs www.theolivepress.es It quickly becomes a glitzy Londonrural hotel’ in Spain at cleaning room 10, who and the dryJune and the 26th ceremony. It’s TURNING clear that four expected. It’s more to replace than 1991 NAKED ACTRESS bill is horrendous. bosses are too from here. all go July 2017. changes a costly start to 30% DISCOUNT into the year. While GUESTS ship collapses many and the partner- yes book a stay a June 8th - June 21st 2017 filming in minuscule 2003 SEMI ROYAL dates and you will 25 eryone involvedwith huge stress for ev- 1990 POLICE 25 with us within the very attractive the area, a famous and 1995 HEIRESS g-string and and Andy and Pauline WEDDING Spanish actress gyrates to imaginary get VISIT above It is not uncomgo it alone, thankfully NUMERO An aristocratic to eat with friends. CAPTION. music until they arrives DOS - BUT it only applies a FULL 30% discount on our normal with the help With She asks if she mon toJune from their friends swim in tasks. What can have finished their find8th - June 21st 2017 the season in can Estione at a few key Molino for the Spanish family choose you say. Free world that all our 18 full flow, local her bikinithe pool and then changes into ments. rooms are being mo- police arrive demanding wedding of their gone, they’re gone. to a total of 30 room nights - once rates really. on the dining non raturep ter. Hotel resources daughpaperwork rush and without terrace in no With the birth of Rosanna we are Maximum of two they’re who have been occupied by people which it is virtually are stretched accepted, properly, before… and the finally accommodate elitiae rnaany need of to impossible to one memory faithful guest record obtain. Threats into the village. 1989 DESIGNER most special rate. Subject nights per booking at this 2009 CHANGE which is hard to a towel… event goes verythe 90 guests but the is held jointly by tur? Qui te CLOTHING tation are only of immediate depora couple from Lancashire forget. OF TACK to availability. ROW strikes when thewell, although tragedy and a family from San Roque. intervention. And,prevented by legal 1992 1996 FAMILY ILLNESS voluptures bride soon dies After 20 years denly leaving sudHEIRESS NUMERO four years later typically of course, husband with ea nam aca Scottish chapof training local chefs, Unfortunately a baby. a young a very large fine UNO recently-painted sanctioned despite It’s a year of is 2014 HONOURS from a nearby Gordon is introduced catem haris white within Andy’s mum is back and forth after AT FITUR 100kms havingno other hotel As opened our eyesvillage. He has soon diagnosed with ex et voloria the business starts the correct pa2004 FLOODING Molino del Santo and really excellentto new techniques to grow nicely minal illness in the Channel a ternonseque is honoured Resources are food. He moves Islands. Spanish Travel in 2013 but his 30 MEALS - we at on legacy lives on. soon see how stretched and you Heavy mountain rains nis dia simo are offering JUST visor event. A Fair Fitur at Trip Adbeing away from leave the lower huge photo of 30 meals at very home and business your floor under six inches of beach in the Andalucia a Cadiz between the 15th 2010 OH MATRON water. Guests special rates practical issues. brings all kinds of are temporarily accommodated pavilion conJune and the the vinces the owners cal hotels while 26th July 2017. in loto forge ahead with a plan to We normally remind 30% DISCOUNT purchase a Costa and within four mopping-up goes on la Luz home that guests of things hours (thanks to - yes book a meal 1997 VIPS DINING left behind, but being no carpets) has been eyed de there a while. with us within the dates and you will for the hotel returns pointing out a we decide against normality. to drawer full of sex above get As our fame grows, in one room and - BUT it only applies a FULL 30% discount on your Seafood a small plastic aids 2015 LOCAL ECONOMY the Junta, no less, we have the head of Restaura with a white final bill bag to a total of 30 meals nt substance in arrives with full turn up for lunch. He 2005 EDUCATIONAL ISSUES another. They are quickly - once they’re gone, entourage and disposed of. Since its earliest and guards stand security they’re gone. sought to recruit days the hotel hasTALENT: Ricky helps all our staff gettingat all entrances with Having made the choice to Maximum 2011 CHEEKIEST raiseof€12,200 little heiresses send our for charity two people frisked before ever possible. and buy locally whening allowed to to school in • Early Bird 20€ per booking at GUESTS beThis reaches this special rate. - 6.00 - 8.00pm point when a local long way from serve the guests. It’s a the next six years two homesthe UK, for a new Subject to availability. A group arrives are mainwith a fleet of ple offer to play group of young peoin Hampshire. a class of nine-year-olds tained and we take it in turns • Á La Carte vehicles - some luxury here or there to Menu to be and become a flamenco for guests two million euros regular fixture. also running thelook after them, while ERCHED on a headland hotel. Testing BOOKING worth - making To celebrate its big 30th indeed. 1998 GUIDING times below the RECOMMEN birthday, a huge pretty white village of Benalmadena DED GUESTS car park look our charity bash raised a staggering 2016 GRATE-for €12,200 lies Sunset Beach Club. Monte Carlo. like charity. By now with 15 2006 FOOD THIEF SERIOUSLY FUL OWNERS The sold out event, featuring Surrounded by lovely rooms we get the bill is paidAfter ognition by Michelin, GOOD FO recwith stunning views across beaches and question of a the za, with his Robbie Williams Ricky LavazO1987 The Good HoD tel Guide, Alastair reno surprise it has become the Med, it is As the owners Sawday and The Cleaners discover that a little Buble renditions, distributedand Michael peat trip is raised, Open Tuesday Rough Guide one of the Costa in room 12 is a the money We will only accept - Saturday from del Sol’s best known hotels. ebrate their cel- raised to three children’s but because kleptomaniac old lady the word. (ED. all helping to spread filled every 6pm charities. bookings for these and has But while it is already a birthdays in 60th “We take pride in have these verythey Clarke and wifeOlive Press owner Jon with items single surface in her room special offers via major landmark reexceiving thousands of visitors same year, somethe the fact we give THERE pensiveis acars lot going e-mail. while on holiday) spend a night here table – filched from the breakfast of something from around mak-on at Sunset Beach and more the staff organize the world each month, the advertisement when Mention this speak for themselves. ingstatistics back the place it has now reached and cakes thanyogurts, bananas, rolls look to local charities. a journey for legendary status. you enquire. amazing, Avenida de Rota, emerges that sheshe could ever eat. It info@molinodesanto.com. ●it beInpossible to Barcelona them I think it’s imporFor Sunset Beach has total, would the hotel caters for around Urb. Torrenueva, with tant to with a large handarrives at breakfast 1999 A DIFFICULT thea day in peak flights and accomguests 30th birthday making it just celebrated its give to next 2,000 season Don’t leave it too Local 1, La Cala bag and when stay could a true Malaga stalNIGHT watched grabs be 1,000 at any time – those who don’t rarely under modation ALL wart. late free?and de Mijas enough food to unof So will we not small army. We are awoken feed a the year. have booked we’re - once 30 people It is such a paid. get to enjoy holiCelebrating in style with be paying to discover that our supa big anniversary EIGHTIES STYLE: But with computers has died, quickly ● The hotel a guest closing the offer. like termicounts 554 rooms and comgesture – no kind days,ttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt bash, which raised €12,200 pliers and staff confirmed by won- nally-ill children,” Dutch doctors for charity, the years. munal areas,forwhich are looked after by a the 2007 der that so many hotel has never been in that particular DOMESTIC ARGUruder health. said manager Mark The local medicin the room next door. of upstay to 69 cleaners, who guests comment An incredible range of Aside from the hundred-plus then, team ask… Un-450.000 kilos of process guests and nationawestaggering for an undertakeris called and arranges MENTS weddings it alities come on the excellent Wardell. laundry believable. hosts every year, it has The event, held at every year! countless returning Canadians throughout the year, including take the body – to arrive at 5am to staff at the hotel. guests and a capacity rate Staff show great the rest of the ● The Food and Beverage team meanthe resort’s Moonof an incredible European in the winter, people from most guests 2 concert when on 93% between February countries and plenty from of a 14-night stay day light Bar, was a counts 71 staff who work tirelessly 2017 NEW TRICKS 2012while fura mattress is rether afield. “That’s a rate almost and November. inCHEEKIEST complete sell out, the various outlets GUESTS from Oasis 2 a la coast,” explains Mark unheard of on the “We regularly have returning with www.molinodelsanto.com dining, poolside snacks, lobby/ prizes from A hotel is never Some carte Wardell, who has used to guests who guests arrive been managing the hotel stay cocktail bar, Luna asking beach ways adding newboring and we are al- companies like for club, for the last 13 in the 80s,” with their families as children | info@molinodelsanto.com two Salitos beach bar show rooms and banqueting. continues Wardell, a cultured, Land to do. This year activities and things Jet2 and OakESTACIÓN | 952 16 71 51 ● Then there are 14 ‘animation’ girls and it is paragliding DE BENAOJÁN, softly-spoken Irishman, to add Furniture up for NEAR RONDA, who guys whose sole purpose is to make grabs. is incredibly approachable MÁLAGA young and old guests alike have a fun1987 There were other performances, and hands on with both including packed visit. an Adele tribute by Nikki and guests. “And it is staff ● And then come the weddings, with The money donated went Rae (above). to have them back.” great to the Debra ButPOSTCARDS THROUGH around 130 spread across the key terfly Children Charity, Make FUN TIMES: Entertainment So what is the key to the a Wish Spain months from April to October. and Barretstown Ireland THE AGES: hoteam today charities. tel’s success? How things have chanSunset Beach is a complete evolve throughout the years ged from the 1980s to resort as opposed to a hotel. three-star establishment, - from a quality today in terms of qualiThe guests needs are entirerious four-star property to the more luxuon offer, including aerobics, it is now. cookery and While most visitors ty and comfort and in ly taken care of and waited Spanish classes all year hail from the UK and on hand and foot by up terms of the amount tion billiards, live music round, not to men- Ireland, the resort has recently been at220 staff at peak times. to tracting more and more of entertainment and The rooms are all oneand scuba diving. customers from or two-bedroom around the Its Irish owners - who apartments with fully-equipped huge range of guests, world, kitchens, ties staying here with up to 100 nationaliown upmarket La Cala also free Wi-Fi and satellite who come from over throughout the Resort in Mijas - have spent ternational channels. TVs with several in- This is one of the things Lopez year. 100 countries around enjoys the over €22m upgrading its most about working there. Blas Lopez, who has been fathe world cilities since the Millennium. its opening in 1987, says at the hotel since “You get all kinds of people here Without a doubt the price/ ways been ahead of the the resort has al- ans, South Africans and Germans - Canadigame in terms of depends its extensive facilities. quality level is one of technology. on the year. So no two - it really days are a headland in Benalmadena rants and best on the coast across the On site, there’s a supermarket, and bars, the same bars, including “When I arrived, even the including the gym, beautician rants the excellent all and hairdresser, excellent Oasis guests were sur- That alongworking here. “ Oasis pacity for restaurant, Luna restaurant, Luna Beach, as well as a variety of prised that we had computers Beach, Panorama with 350 Panorama bar restau- popular bar and and the the out the year. and hosts various events through- tion,” he at the recep- by helping his the satisfaction he feels popular Moonlight Moonlight Bar Bar venue, guests with their requests venue, which recalls. which has has aa caca- In addition, large or small. 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FORMER deputy chief minister Keith Azopardi has said he will consider running for leader of the GSD after rejoining the opposition last week. “I have rejoined to play my part in any renewal of the party to the extent that the current leadership, MPs, the Executive and members desire,” he said. Meanwhile, others anticipate party founder Peter Montegriffo's return. “If Peter Montegriffo stands I will support him,” said Azopar-
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YOU dine to the sound of a very generous waves, which almost green salad, lap at while the brochette your feet. of chicken and salmon was delicious. Romantic in the extreme, could not ask for a nicer you A starter of vegetarian spring inguito’, which sits a ‘chir- rolls were excellent in sweet stroll up the beach fromshort chili relish, while a rack of the lamb is available Sunset Beach hotel. for the more hearty eaters. Subtly-lit, this natural spot thatched roofs, simple - all There was a catch of the day ings and rope fences deck- and a nice range of puddings counts on an excellent - also as well. at extremely good value.menu, A wine list includes the excellent Payoya Negra I particularly liked the from langoustines, which grilled Ronda, as well as the good with a choice of saucescame value Habla de Silencio from and Extremadura, at 22 euros.
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he hotel counts on three restaurants and various bars. The excellent Panorama bar on the sixth floor overlooking the pool much the nerve centre and busy is very for much of the day, particularly at Happy Hour, from 7pm when you’ll expect to find hundreds of revellers enjoying a sundowner. Downstairs the Oasis Restaurant and Terrace serves up a big range of dishes, with met range of dishes (see review a very international flavour. For nightlife, few places are far left). Open for breakfast, lunch and cocktail nicer for a dinner, there is often live music looking or sundowner than Salitos, overthe sea. and a takeaway service is avail- A popular summer haunt with expats, able. it is open Children have a Pirates menu ing at from 6pm to 4am and usually buzzat just seven euros and If it is key times. there are various set menu for the live entertainment you are looking Moonlight Bar has plenty of events specials and early bird dis- and concerts, many of them free. counts. One of the top venues on the Nearby, the Tikki pool bar has coast there various have been a range of big shows, snacks on offer, while Luna Beach including RANGE: Club a Blues Festival, and other From Salitos has a much more sophisticated and gour- artists, such as Otis Redding international (far left) to Panorama III.
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