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Better IN BRITAIN’S membership of the European Union has increased the average UK wage by £1,800 a year, economists claim.

With the EU referendum on Brexit just six weeks away, financial advisors have warned of an ‘economic collapse’ should Britons vote to leave.

In total, Britain has generated £4.6 million in trade deals with the EU since joining in 1986 - representing 27% of all our commerce, according to leading consultancy firm Frontier Economics.

The latest findings back reports published by the International Monetary Fund, The OECD and the Bank of England, that insist the UK is better off in Europe.

The deadline for expats to register for their vote is May 16.

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Waste of life

Young Gibraltar Regiment private killed in senseless Welsh attack

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TWO men have been arrested after a soldier from the Royal Gibraltar Regiment was murdered on a night out in Wales.

Grieving relatives poured out their hearts for Private Matthew Boyd, 20, who died following a suspected fight in Brecon town centre in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Matthew's brother Darren wrote on Facebook: "Broke

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I can’t believe he’s gone, he was my only childhood friend and we were together since we were six.

We were in the same class in school, went through everything together, we joined the Army at the same time and still had so much still to do together.”

Private Scott Wylie (20), Friend (pictured far left) “I am lost for words.He was full of life and always had a smile on his face.”

Sergeant Paul Grech (29), Platoon sergeant

my heart when I woke up and heard you were gone.

"You will always be in my heart. I just want you here with me."

His grandmother, Maureen Boyd, added: "We are a broken family today. Senseless.

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“His untimely death leaves a huge void in the regiment and his loss will be acutely felt by all of us.”

Lieutenant Colonel Ivor Lopez, Commanding Officer TRAGIC: Death of soldier Matthew Boyd are feeling."

The soldier had been found unconscious some 400 metres from the Watton Barracks, where the regiment has been training, but later died in hospital.

Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity between 12.30am and 1.30am to come forward.

A Brecon source told the Olive Press: “Everybody here is very shocked. This is not a big place and there is a real warmth towards the army in

Brecon.

“Apparently there was a fight, he was attacked and he has come out of it worse. They are local guys who have been arrested. The CCTV in that part of town is very good.

“I would say there is less trouble here than most towns. But we have all heard stories about local guys who have fights with soldiers. This one is just so much more severe.”

A Ministry of Defence spokesman confirmed the death and insisted it was ‘inappropriate’

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Brecon is home to the Infantry Battle School, where the Royal Gibraltar Regiment and other regiments train.

The soldier's family, who relocated to Gibraltar from Northern Ireland, were informed on Sunday, while two men, aged 22 and 23, were arrested on Monday.

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo expressed his sadness at the 'tragic news' and said 'our thoughts are with the family’.

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The crusher!

A PARKED car has been crushed by a rubbish truck.

The entire wing of the VW Golf was taken out at the junction between Prince Edward’s Road and Flat Bastion Road.

A picture of the car was later put on Facebook.

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Accused ‘tied up’ teenage victim A GIBRALTARIAN man with a 'predilection for tying people up' preyed on underage girls, a jury has heard.

Darryll Martinez, 28, of Glacis Estate, faces seven counts of sexual offences against two girls, who were aged 15 and 14 at the time.

An eight-person jury heard that Martinez, who pleads not guilty, attacked one of his al-

Amy’s stepdad guilty of manslaughter FORMER Spanish expat Dave Mahon has been found guilty of killing his stepson Dean Fitzpatrick.

The stepdad of missing teenager Amy Fitzpatrick has been found guilty of manslaughter after his stepson died from a single stab wound in Dublin in 2013.

A jury decided that he had not deliberately murdered Dean on New Year’s Day in 2008, following an altercation between the two men.

In his closing argument, Defence counsel Sean Guerin said that the pathologist's report

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By Joe Duggan at the Supreme Court leged victims, Miss S, at her flat in February 2012, where he is accused of rape, indecent assault and sexual intercourse with a minor.

Miss S, who was described as 'withdrawn and solitary' was allegedly tied to her bed by Martinez, who stayed in the flat that weekend.

Giving evidence, Miss S told the court: "I told him I felt

uncomfortable. I told him I did not want it and I had just met him."

Martinez claimed she had told him she was '16 going on 17' and that any sexual activity between them was consensual.

However she insisted to the court: 'I made it clear I was 15'.

A second alleged victim, Miss A, came forward after Martinez was charged with offences against Miss S, claiming she

too had been the victim of an attempted rape and indecent assault between September 2009 and September 2010.

Miss A, a university student, flew in from the UK to give evidence in court this week when she insisted she was telling the truth.

Ricky Rhoda, QC for the prosecution said: "One striking similarity they have is they have both been prepared to go to the police knowing they would have to go to court.

"Is it believable that two young girls would go to that length to frame this young man?"

The trial is set to end this week.

SHOTS FIRED: In Straits

Open fire WARNING shots have been fired from a Royal Navy ship after a Spanish vessel was involved in a ‘dangerous’ attempt to disrupt the docking of a US submarine.

It is the first time in two years that the Navy launched warning flares, coming as the Guardia Civil patrol boat Rio Cedena crossed the path of the sub several times.

Just after the shots were fired the Spanish boat tried to cross the path of the submarine again but was stopped by HMS Sabre.

Rock intel leads to terrorist arrests GUILTY: Mahon suggested the fatal wound was an 'accidental self-impalement'.

However, he admitted that Mahon was to blame.

The court has been adjourned until May 30.

FOUR terror suspects have been arrested in Madrid following intelligence from British spies in Gibraltar.

The gang was rumbled after security services on the Rock saw thousands of propaganda messages.

The group had been using internet chat rooms and messaging apps to recruit Islamic radicals to carry out deadly attacks along the coast this summer.

Intelligence chiefs were concerned the gang had already gained a following of 'hundreds of people'.

Three men arrested were of Moroccan descent while one was Spanish.

All four remain remain in custody.

The 40-year-old Spaniard is a director of Lee Hecht Harrison-Spain, a subsidiary of human resources firm Adecco.

Investigators are concerned that the

cell may have used the company's database to make contact with thousands of Muslims.

It is the second time in two weeks that Gibraltar GCHQ's intelligence has led to ISIS related arrests.

Previously, the GCHQ listening post on the Rock picked up intel from North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean.

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A GIBRALTAR DJ has spun the decks to victory in the prestigious International Breaks Awards in Sevilla.

Multitalented Cheryl Jeffries, AKA Basscake, took home the prize for Best Bass Music DJ. Cheryl, who is training to be a nurse, beat four rivals from Spain and Gibraltar-based female DJ collective Underground Female Movement.

The 31-year-old has been DJing since she was 19 but took time out to study law and train as a nurse and is set to perform this summer at Croatia’s Outlook Festival.

“Thank you so much to everyone who voted, I never thought I would win,” she said.

IT’S not every day Roman Abramovich’s super-yacht glides into Gibraltar.

The Chelsea owner’s ship The Eclipse, the world’s second largest private yacht, docked on the Rock after an Atlantic crossing.

The Russian businessman’s 162-metre-long ship counts on two helicopter pads, two swimming pools, and room for 36 guests and 100 crew.

Abramovich’s yacht was recently beaten into second spot by the 180-metre Azzam.

Have a nice day!

First acts announced for Gibraltar Music Festival include Stereophonics and All Saints MUSIC fans are getting their handbags and gladrags ready for the Gibraltar Music Festival.

This year’s headliners for the event on September 3 and 4 include Stereophonics and the All Saints.

The Welsh wizards are set to wow the festival crowd, while other acts include KT Tunstall, Jess Glynne and Los Secretos.

Other acts include Rosario, while Gibraltarian bands are well represented with Hollie April, Frontiers, Metro Motel and Dead City Radio playing.

Tickets are now on sale at the Gibraltar Music Festival website and a Gib Music Fest Spotify page is now online.

Last year’s event brought 10,000 revellers to Victoria Stadium to see sets from Kings of Leon, Madness and Paloma Faith.

Cyber wars award A TEAM of Gibraltar ALevel students have won the prestigious Cyber Centurion 2016 security competition at Bletchley Park.

The Bayside School pupils’ Team G-SEC came out top from 10 teams and 53 competitors by finding and fixing online security flaws for a fictional company.

GIB-BOUND: (From top) All Saints, Jess Glynn and Stereophonics

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Ultimate guest HE is a bit of a silver tongue when it comes to Spanish.

So Matt Damon blended in well when he headed to Spain to help celebrate his wife’s sister’s wedding in Alicante.

The Hollywood megastar was seen walking on the beach in Javea and sightseeing with Argentinian wife Luciana Barroso.

The Bourne Ultimatum actor studied in Mexico as a teenager and went backpacking in Guatemala, before marrying a Spanishspeaking wife.

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JOANNA Lumley has joined a campaign to end the mistreatment of Spain’s hunting dogs.

The British actress’ slammed hunters who hang their animals when they reach their sell-by date.

“The appalling treatment strikes a chill to the heart; it is impossible to believe that a country as sophisticated as Spain could tolerate such unforgivable cruelty to living creatures,” said the star of Absolutely Fabulous, at a protest outside London’s Spanish embassy.

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Serial klepto A LIGHT-FINGERED 20-year-old female has been charged with three counts of theft after a spate of burglaries including shops Euphoria, Vjay and Marble Arc.

Cat fight REPORTS of a cat being mauled to death on Moorish Castle Estate after a dog was set on it are being investigated.

Russian visit A GROUP of almost 600 Jewish students have visited Gibraltar from Russia to spend time with the Rock’s large Jewish community and celebrate Shabbat in a hotel.

Body art THREE days of creativity unfolded at the fourth Gibraltar Face and Body Paint Festival with workshops, visiting artists and a competition.

BEREAVED locals are demanding urgent action over the ‘disgraceful’ state of North Front Cemetery.

A group of over 500 people have slammed the state of some graves and the amount of litter and weeds in the ‘overgrown’ cemetery.

A petition launched by Gibraltarian Eliza Victor and supported by opposition leader Daniel Feetham, is set to be handed into the government demanding action.

“The state of the cemetery is nothing short of a disgrace – forgotten graves are not maintained, it's overgrown with weeds and littered with the debris of crumbling tombs and headstones,” said Ms Victor.

“It is disrespectful to the people who are buried there

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and their families who visit them,” added the 40-yearold security guard.

“I cannot comprehend how the government can expect people, especially the elderly or disabled, to clamber over rubble or stumble through

Grieving loved ones plead for ‘appalling’ cemetery to be cleaned up

overgrown weeds and shrubs to visit a loved one's grave.

“I recently buried my father there and walking away it was like leaving him in a scrap yard – not the final resting place he deserved. I

feel really let down.”

GSD leader Feetham has added his support to the campaign by signing the petition, but stressed to the Olive Press that ‘this is not a political issue’.

Campaigning works - Olive Press probe draws success NOT one, but two Olive Press probes have brought welcome relief to homeowners in Gibraltar and Spain.

Residents in Queensway Quay firstly thanked the Olive Press after a rusty old barge was finally removed, following our story last issue.

The vessel in question dubbed the ‘Shame of Gibraltar’ - had rotted in the marina for six years.

However, Dutch marine company Van Oord has finally moved it to the Detached Mole mooring after we launched a probe.

British expat Dietar Wood, of the Queensway Quay Appreciation Society told the Olive Press that our questions

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MOVED: Marina barges ‘without a doubt’ sparked action.

“It is great news that it has finally been moved,” Wood said. “The Olive Press article

helped our cause without a doubt.”

Meanwhile disabled expat John Gray and his wife received news that their dream

home will no longer be demolished, after our Spanish edition’s front page investigation.

The Alhaurin couple were being forced to sell up for a third of the price they paid to build a one-way system. But a week later the plans were changed.

“Thank you so much for all your hard work. As soon as the Olive Press began asking the town hall difficult questions they started offering us new deals,” said Gray.

“Indeed, the very day the paper came out we were offered €20,000 more and then a week later we were told plans had been changed and the one-way system will no longer go through our house.”

OVERGROWN: Plots “The cemetery has deteriorated over many years. It is a question of all of us making sure something is done,” said Mr Feetham.

“I do not think it will cost a lot of money. It’s about providing dignity to loved ones who have contributed so much to Gibraltar.”

Gaynor Olivero, 47, visited her father-in-law’s grave after attending a funeral last week and said the cemetery was ‘the worst I have seen it’.

She said: “In the last two or three years it has got a lot worse. I couldn’t even get to my father-in-law’s grave because of all the weeds.”

Victor, moved to act after seeing a ‘stream of complaints on social media’.

“We would like the government to acknowledge the state of the cemetery is not acceptable,” she said “No one is asking for a million-pound refurbishment - just appropriate levels of maintenance.”

The government was not able to comment as the Olive Press went to print.

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Fighting for you IT’S only nine months since the Gibraltar Olive Press launched. But since September last year, we have broken countless local stories and supported numerous campaigns that affect our readers. Whether it’s revealing the struggles of workers claiming back tax, highlighting the battle of Catalan Bay against development or exposing plans to turn the historic Trafalgar lighthouse into flats, the Gibraltar Olive Press aims to serve its community. And not be scared to raise its head. Last week, this dedication to investigative journalism was rewarded when the Olive Press was voted ‘best British expat newspaper’ by 27,000 people in the The Expat Survey Consumer Awards. We’re obviously doing something right and vow to continue fighting for the issues (however big or small) that matter to people on the ground.

Losing the plot

IT is a dire state of affairs when someone mourning a recent loss feels their final resting place looks like a ‘scrap yard’. When others cannot reach their relatives’ graves to lay flowers, action must be taken. To leave a graveyard unkempt and forgotten is to suppose that Gibraltar will, too, forget about its dead. The solution however is remarkably straight-forward. A couple of gardeners with strimmers could drastically improve the graveyard in several hours which would help patch up both the cemetery and Gibraltarian morale. Then do it again every few weeks. It’s not a matter of life or death, but it would make a big difference.

BREXIT - Your vote matters Do you qualify for June 23 vote?

Overseas UK nationals who have been registered to vote in the UK within the last 15 years can vote in UK Parliamentary General Elections, UK-wide referendums, and European Parliamentary elections.

HE ‘decision of a generation’ is drawing ever nearer.

With just over a month to go before the Brexit referendum takes place, expats are running out of time to register to vote.

Polling stations may not open until June 23 but if you haven’t signed up before May 16 you will lose your right to have a say.

And it will affect you. Whether you like it or not.

Since the referendum was announced, everyone – allegedly including Her Majesty the Queen herself – has thrown their two cents (or pence) in.

In truth, it is hard to know who or what to believe, other than the fact every argument should be digested with a large pinch of salt.

Scaremongering has been the theme of the referendum runin - on both sides of the fence - but the majority of industry experts, politicians and financial forecasters appear united in one view: Brexit spells bad news for expats and for Gibraltar.

Be it property investment, citizenship status or business ventures, almost 2 million expats and 30,000 Gibraltarians will be left in legal limbo should Britain depart the EU.

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(And it is not just Brits living abroad who should be worried.

Latest figures released by the Financial Times suggest 75% of European expats living in

the UK will not qualify for work visas - that includes 96% of Europeans working on farms, 94% in hotels and 66% in the financial sector.)

So who should we believe?

Here are nine of the most credible reasons to vote Remain and one (semi)logical argument to vote Leave:

“Keeping Europe together after what it has gone through is a huge asset that has been vastly underestimated. The risk of exit of the United Kingdom is a serious concern, a vote to leave could have significant implications for asset prices, in particular the exchange rate.”

“We have to be careful we don’t think there’s a great new world out there for us. Brexit means a significant period of uncertainty (at least two years) while we work out the framework for our exit and the other 27 countries decide what they want to do. That’s two years of uncertainty and then however long it takes us to re-negotiate trade deals.”

You have to sign an annual declaration once you have registered to renew your registration every year. So if you were registered to vote for the 2015 General Elections you will have to renew your registration with your local Electoral Registration Officer in the UK or register again.

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10 reasons to register Paul Drechsler, President of the Confederation of British Industry:

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You can choose how you wish to vote. You can vote by post, by proxy (voting by appointing someone you trust to vote on your behalf ), or even in person at your polling station.

The clock is ticking as the Brexit referendum draws closer. With May 16 the cut-off for expats to register, Rob Horgan explores why it’s important to have your say

Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund:

You will need to know you National Insurance number and date of birth, and have your passport to hand if you have one.

If you don’t have a National Insurance number you can still register, but may have to supply more information to show who you are. You have until May 16 to register.

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Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England: “Certain firms would take a view in terms of relocation. I cannot provide a blanket assurance that there would not be issues in the short term with respect to financial stability and that potential reduction in financial stability could be associated - and normally would be associated - with poor economic outcomes, as we have seen in the past.”

Simon Manley, British Ambassador to Spain: “This is the most

important issue Britain has faced in generations. It will determine the nature of our economy, our security and our society for generations to come. The truth is that we don’t know what the consequences would be should the British public choose to leave the EU, we can give people here absolutely no assurance about what will happen.”

Jean-Claude Trichet, former European Central Bank President: “The main problem is that the UK is taking enormous risks, not only economically, financially but also historically. I am sure Brits will vote to stay in as it is so clearly against the interest of the UK.”

Barack Obama, US President:

“Brexit would put the UK back of the queue for trade talks. Maybe some point down the line there might be a UKUS trade agreement, but it’s not going to happen any time soon because our focus is in negotiating with a big bloc, the European Union, to get a trade agreement done.”

Christian Hernandez, head of Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce: “Gibraltar’s year-onyear GDP growth of 8% could be negatively affected. In our financial services one of the things Gibraltar does offer is that businesses here can ‘passport’ their services into Europe - particularly banking and insurance. If we take the EU out of that formula it could be bad for Gibraltar.”

Gib backs ‘IN’ bid

A GIBRALTAR Chamber of Commerce poll has revealed huge support among its members to keep Britain in the EU.The board of the chamber announced it is backing the ‘Stronger In’ campaign to vote to remain in the EU on the June 23 referendum A poll showed 72% of the chamber’s members support its decision to back the IN campaign.

David Lidington, UK European minister: “Every-

thing we take for granted about access to the single market – trade taking place without customs checks or paperwork at national frontiers, the right of British citizens to go and live in Spain or France – those would all be up in the air. It is massive what is at risk.”

Fabian Picardo, Chief Minister of Gibraltar: “We have never before

seen such unprecedented unity on what is not, at least directly, an attack on our British sovereignty. Without these EU obligations to us, Spain would almost have a free hand against us. A vote to leave the EU will result in the United Kingdom and Gibraltar being told that the price we would have to pay to continue to have access to the single market would be to accept joint sovereignty with Spain.”

Boris Johnson, former London Mayor: “I would

hope Europe would see a Vote Leave as a challenge, not just to strike a new and harmonious relationship with Britain but to recover some of the competitiveness that the continent has lost in the last decades.”

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The Olive Press celebrates being crowned the best expat newspaper in Spain

T’S official: The Olive Press is the best expat newspaper in the Iberian Peninsula.

The accolade follows a poll of tens of thousands of expats from more than 90 countries, who voted the Olive Press as the best expat paper in Spain and the second best in the world.

The Expat Survey Consumer Awards saw 27,000 expats worldwide to vote for their favourite blog, magazine, newspaper, website and radio station.

Nominated for the award after being named the top expat paper in Andalucia by the Rough Guides group, publisher and editor Jon Clarke promises the Olive Press will not be resting on its laurels.

“It’s brilliant news and great to have the recognition after working so hard,” Clarke said.

“It’s pretty amazing considering how young the paper is as we will be celebrating just our tenth anniversary this year. The whole team deserves a pat on the back.”

He added: “It’s a great moment for us as we approach our tenth anniversary, cheers to another ten years!”

Set up in 2006, the Olive Press has established itself as Spain’s only English-language investigative newspaper alongside the increasingly popular website.

The very first issue exposed the travesty of greedy developers cutting off footpaths as they began carving a golf course and the obligatory 1,000plus houses on Unesco-protected land near Ronda (see picture above right).

For the next 239 (and counting) issues, the Olive Press has fought to make Andalucia a greener, safer and all round better place.

HOW WE WON THE Expat Survey Consumer Awards (TESCA for short) were collated from 2015 to 2016 after a global publicity campaign for expats - regardless of nationality or country - to vote.

Project director Emma Wood said: “Our first research programme in 2013 revealed the most essential tool to expats was dedicated, localised media.

“We found their main focus was on local news and editorial quality - they weren’t looking for international news.”

She continued: “The Olive Press received a lot of support for the quality of its editorial, campaigning, and mix of local and national news.

“It’s bloody hard work producing publications like yours. Well done, you deserve it.”

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FIRST Minister Fabian Picardo has given a warm welcome to the Olive Press’ launch in Gibraltar.

The father-of-two saluted the paper’s original reporting and insisted his government would give its full support to aid our growth in the enclave.

“I am delighted to cooperate and to ensure you receive all the help you need to inform those who choose the Olive Press for their news.

“Welcome to the media stable in Gibraltar.”

Politicians call for British Royal Navy gunships to be permanently stationed in Gibraltar during defiant National Day speeches DEFIANT calls for British Navy battleships to be stationed again in Gibraltar have been made during a raucous National Day rally.

A group of 11 British politicians delivered rip-roaring speeches focussing on recent tensions with Spain and backing Gibraltar’s right to selfdetermination.

The Casemates crowd – a sea of red and white – echoed the patriotic sentiments as Chief Minister Fabian Picardo delivered the final address, centering around a salute to the ‘evacuation generation’ of 75 years ago.

Linking it to the current refugee crisis engulfing Europe, he vowed to help as much as possible under the plea that ‘sharing is caring’.

But it was Conservative MP for Romford, Andrew Rosindell, who

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By Tom Powell got the biggest cheer, when he insisted the Royal Navy should - once again - have battleships permanently stationed in Gibraltar.

“The people of Gibraltar are a part of the Great British family and I would like to see a battleship here to apprehend any Spanish ship to illegally enter British waters,” he said.

Democratic Unionist MP Ian Paisley added: “These are our international waters, this is our country, these are our people and we must support them.”

“We will never surrender this rock!” he roared in a rousing address.

After waving a letter of ‘best wishes’ from the Queen, the Chief Minister finally vowed to increase National Day celebrations in years to come.

PARTY MODE: Gibraltarians celebrate National Day with inflatable barbary macaque “National Day will never ever be diminished. In fact, it will only get bigger. We stand together, red white and free!” he bellowed.

Following the speeches, the traditional releasing of the balloons – which has caused controversy in re-

cent years due to its environmental impact – took place.

Then, as the crowds gazed up at the red and white speckled sky, Tina Turner’s Simply the Best blasted through the sound system, signalling 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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Last September a second edition was successfully launched in Gibraltar, and now the Rock’s Chief Minister Fabian Picardo (left) has sent his congratulations to the team.

“Congratulations and best wishes to the Olive Press on winning this prestigious award,” he said.

Meanwhile British Ambassador Simon Manley also congratulated the paper on its ‘great’ success.

“Very well done, and well deserved,” he said. “Congratulations to the whole Olive Press team for this win.”

The Olive Press came second to France’s Connexion, while third place went to Round Town News, which has been operating on Spain’s Costa Blanca for more than 30 years.

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David Lomas (left), 66, took to the streets over €10,000 in unpaid rent at the home in Campilllos.

Followed by his four children - aged between six and 12 - Lomas marched from the three-bedroom property to the town hall to ‘demand justice’.

Lomas, from Middlesbrough,

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Corruption crackdown MASSIVE anti-corruption raids have swept Andalucia, the Canary Islands and Extremadura, resulting in at least 30 arrests.

A number of politicians and other town hall staff were among those arrested.

The arrests came on the orders of Judge Mercedes Alaya, who has been investigating the ERE scandal at the

November 13- November 26 2014

IGHT years and 200 issues ago the very first Olive Press hit the streets.

That issue exposed the travesty of greedy developers cutting off footpaths as they began carving a golf course and the obligatory 1,000-plus houses on Unesco-protected land near Ronda.

In each issue that has followed, we have fought and campaigned to make Andalucia a greener, safer and all round better place.

Born out of a desire to bring environmental issues into the public eye, the Olive Press has evolved into Spain’s number-one Englishlanguage newspaper.

It is the only one prepared to investigate scams, expose evil and fight for justice – as various legal threats have shown.

Landlord holds protest against tenant who hasn’t paid for years

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Those who think they can trample over the elderly, the honest and the vulnerable - expat or otherwise - will continue to find themselves exposed by the Olive Press.

Corruption cases, including Los Merinos and the ERE scandal, are finally out in the open as the voice of dissent grows louder.

Next year is set to be monumental in Spain’s political history, as a new party Podemos threatens to blow apart the corrupt two-party state.

We have been shining a light on the corruption and injustices here for nearly a decade and we are backing any attempt to breathe new life into Spanish politics and clean up the country.

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PRINCESS Cristina, 49, has been charged with tax fraud and could now face an unprecedented court trial.

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Helping hand ENERGY giant Cepsa has implemented a volunteering programme for its workforce, Voluntas, which saw San Roque workers participate in a golf fundraiser in March.

Blue flag ALGECIRAS beach Playa de Getares which overlooks the bay of Gibraltar has won a blue flag for the fifth year running.

Job time A TOTAL of 371 people from the Campo de Gibraltar found work during April.

Unemployment fell by 78 people in Tarifa, 56 in Loss Barrios and 41 in San Roque.

Coke haul THE biggest cocaine haul of the year so far has been seized in Algeciras port. The container from Brazil had 321 kg of the drug inside.

A DEAD body was found washed up on a San Roque beach in the early hours of the morning on May 3.

The man, thought to be a middle-aged Algeciras resident originally from Vigo in Galicia, was found on the sandy beach Puente de Mayorga on the outskirts of Algeciras.

TRAGIC: Beach death

Local police arrived at the scene after emergency services were alerted at 9am.

Guardia Civil joined to officially confirm the death and launch investigations into the circumstances.

Unconfirmed sources reported signs of violence on the body.

Save our beaches!

ECO-WARRIORS are urging the EU and Spain to take action against ‘illegal’ ship pollution contaminating beaches from La Linea to Sotogrande.

Verdemar-Ecologistas en Acción is calling for an action plan to halt illegal discharges from ships polluting the protected Straits.

The group has also slammed Algeciras port authority, the APBA. “The APBA is responsible for the loss of the coast around Algeciras bay and its social consequences,” says a statement from Verdemar.

Green group hits out at ‘illegal’ pollution from ships

STOP: Verdemar slam pollution “It has destroyed tourism in Algeciras and now intends to bury it in Sotogrande and

the Costa del Sol.” Spokesman Antonio Munoz claims pollution has been

found ‘on many occasions’ as a result of bunkering from ships.

Munoz says the pollution as a result of bunkering could be ‘illegal’ under conservation law.

Increased shipping activity is putting 40km of coastline at risk and is a threat to tourism, the group claims.

Verdemar has also raised its objections to an anchoring platform being planned by the port authority.

The platform would cover ships of about 20,000 hectares from La Linea to Playa Punta Chullera in Manilva.

Pedal power

A LYCRA-CLAD team of gym bunnies have pedalled their exercise bikes all the way to Africa.

The hardy band of 65 left Algeciras port at 8am, cycling on the deck of a ferry heading to Tangier.

The keep-fit fans, including riders from Colombia, France,

Britain and Spain, raised money for Plataforma de Solidaridad Vecinal, which helps local needy people.

Gyms from Algeciras donated exercise bikes for the day and riders took in the spectacular sights of the Straits of Gibraltar before heading back to Spain.

SPEEDY: Nathalie

Record stroke A GERMAN swimmer has broken a world record by completing Tarifa to Africa in just under three hours.

Nathalie Pohl, 21, crossed the 15km Gibraltar Strait in an incredible two hours and 53 minutes.

The speedster knocked ten minutes off the previous female record set by Australian Penelope Palfrey six years ago.

The ambitious swimmer is now planning to take on the English Channel, which at 32km will be her biggest challenge yet.

Razed to the ground

DRAMATIC: Fire at Lidl

A SUPERMARKET in the Campo de Gibraltar has burned to the ground after a vicious fire saw the surrounding area engulfed in thick black smoke.

It took several hours for the team of firemen and ten fire engines to extinguish the fire at Lidl in Palmones after around 20 residents called the police at 5pm on Sunday May 8.

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Having it on the front page of the Olive Press will definitely help!

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Business backing THE survey from the Gibraltar Federation of Small Business shows, once again, just how resolute we are on the issue of Brexit (Small business, big worry, Issue 17).

With 95% of businessmen polled indicating they are worried about the prospect of

Security breach GIBRALTAR is A British Overseas Territory, not a colony. So why does Spain go against the wishes and security of a fellow member of the EU and NATO (Hidden Agenda, Issue 15). Money? As far as I’m concerned, the USA is on our side. Warts and all. THEY aren’t in Putin’s backyard, but he’s certainly in ours. In spitting (with contempt) distance of Gibraltar. Putin is taking the proverbial, stirring up a bit of the old divide and rule, to further his ambitions of splitting the European Union.

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A BRAND new craft club is being launched in Gibraltar by the Cancer Relief Centre.

Anyone who enjoys using their hands creatively can get involved with Craft Share for Cancer Relief which begins on May 12 with a ‘fizz and nibbles’ party at the Barrack Road centre.

The group will meet twice a month to share skills and make items for Cancer Relief to sell and raise money.

There will be demonstrations of a new skill on the first meeting with practice on the second.

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ONE of the West End’s biggest stars is set to add an extra sparkle to this year’s Miss Gibraltar competition.

Kerry Ellis, who has performed in Les Miserables, Wicked and We Will Rock

West End star Kerry Ellis sets her sights on Miss Gibraltar pageant

You, is heading to the Rock for the June 4 gala event at Sir John Mackintosh Hall.

It will be the singer’s first appearance in Gibraltar and she said she ‘cannot

wait’.

“I’m told there is a huge following for West End musicals on the Rock and I can’t wait to bring a bit of the West End to the people of Gibraltar,” she said. “I hope it’s sunny!”

Ellis is currently preparing for her latest role in the UK premiere of the off-Broadway rock musical ‘Murder Ballad’ at the Arts Theatre in London.

A limited number of tickets for the Miss Gibraltar event are on sale from Boux Avenue, Main Street.

A number of local acts are also being lined up for the event.

The winner of Miss Gibraltar will receive £2,000 in cash, a £3,500 clothing allowance as well as entry to the Miss World 2016 competition.

Meanwhile second place takes home £1,000 cash and a £500 clothing allowance.

Search for Rock war writer

A BIOGRAPHY of Australia’s most famous war correspondent who worked in Gibraltar in the 1930s has been released.

Thornton McCamish’s Our Man Elsewhere: In Search of Alan Moorehead examines the life of the literary giant, who worked for the Daily Express on the Rock during the Spanish Civil War. Moorehead was the only reporter present in Gibraltar in 1937 when German ship the Deutschland docked after Republicans had killed 23 and wounded 80 of her crew.

Following his Gibraltar stint, Moorehead covered the Second World War North Africa campaign, the Normandy landings and the liberation of Belsen.

And yet Moorehead is a name very few people recognise. McCamish’s book asks why.

COMEBACK: Vasquez

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TALENTED Gibraltar artist Willa Vasquez is back with her first solo exhibition in seven years.

‘New Works’, a collection of 24 colourful works, is being presented at the Fine Art Gallery until May 27.

Vasquez has developed her style considerably since her last solo exhibition and describes it as an expression of ‘a new me’, while retaining traits such as still life and strong hues.

The ‘fresh, personal’ work was launched on the evening of May 4.

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Tales of the unexpected The Garrison Library’s groundbreaking oral history project is challenging perceived wisdom about 20th century life on and off the Rock, writes Joe Duggan

TIES THAT BIND: Gibraltarian evacuees in London

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T was a simple car trip across the border to stock up on cheap Spanish wine.

But on the return journey to Gibraltar the driver was stopped by armed Spanish guards and two loud cracks rang out: BANG BANG!!

He looked around, fearing the worst, sighing with relief when the penny dropped. He wasn’t being shot at by the Guardia. It was just the bottles of lively vino joven popping their corks.

“Such was his anxiety the first thing that came to mind was, ‘Things have escalated’ - in the 1990s there was lots of tension,” says Garrison Library Director, Dr Jennifer Ballantine Perera, quoting a rare humorous anecdote about the frontier’s effects on the Gibraltarian psyche.

This year, the future of that border has

been pulled into sharp focus with Britain’s June 23 referendum looming. Over the past few weeks, Gibraltarians have again been subjected to inexplicable frontier delays.

For Dr Ballantine and her co-collaborator, University of Essex Professor Andrew Canessa, the way the border has formed Gibraltar’s ethnic identity is the focus of their unprecedented 20th century oral history.

Since 2013, their team of eight local researchers have interviewed over 300 Gibraltarians for Bordering on Britishness, the most comprehensive oral history of its kind ever undertaken in Gibraltar.

After securing a major grant from Britain’s Economic and Social Research Council, their specially-trained team began the mammoth task of interviewing

locals in Spanish, English and Moroccan I have spoken to people during the projArabic ect who remember Maltese being spo“We realised there is a void in books ken in their households.” and research on Gibraltar,” says Dr Bal- For Professor Canessa, the project has lantine. challenged narratives of “We were interested in key events in Gibraltar’s looking at its society, history.

People saw culture, identity and “Sometimes the interpeople, not its history as relatives really views are very disturba military fortress and ing. Lots of people had suffer. People place of siege. relatives who really suf“But we are also lookfered during the Spansaw relatives ing at how other borders ish Civil War,” he says. serve to create identities shot in the street “One told me the story within the Rock. Jewish, of her Republican uncle Hindu, Moroccan, Giwho spent years living in braltarian, British, Mala room behind a chimtese, Spanish, expats. ney after deserting when his compan“These are all Gibraltarians, but within ions were blown up.

Gibraltar there are very different people. “People saw relatives shot in the street

in La Linea. One of the differences between being Gibraltarian and being Spanish was when the nationalist troops arrived in La Linea, if you had a Union Jack in the window they didn’t touch your house. Many people have said that.”

Another interviewee gives a vivid account of being trapped on the wrong side of the border the night Moorish troops invaded.

“His family made their way to Gibraltar in the middle of the night,” says Dr Ballantine. “They ran towards the beach and along the side streets.

“People were being shot by Nationalist troops. They banged on doors saying, ‘Please help us’. Nobody would, they were so scared. They saw dead bodies lying in La Linea and armed Moorish troops on the beach.

“The border was heaving. People were

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trying to get out but Gibraltar couldn’t let “People talk about going to see the everyone in. They finally got through as they bullfighting,” says Professor Canessa.”I were British. don’t know of anybody now who follows “That experience of the border is so important bullfighting. When my father went to as it becomes a point of salvation and safety.” university the first thing he did was put The World War Two evacuation is another bullfighting posters on the wall.” key event recalled by interviewees, many of With the improvement of Gibraltar’s whom were sent to Ballymena in Northern education system in the 1950s, an exIreland during the war. panding civil service and the advent of These recollections, too, are challenging universal suffrage, there was a sense of previously-held views on a seismic period in accelerated development on the Rock.

Gibraltar’s history, says Professor Canessa.

But for many interviewees, 13 years of “Some evacuees talk about the hardships, border closure imposed by Franco in the bombs, the terror,” he says.

1969 had a traumatic impact.

“Other people had a great time. They felt it “You couldn’t even telephone. People was an adventure. One old guy talks about would go to the border and hold up going hare coursing in Northern Ireland. their newborn babies for relatives on “One thing that struck me is the other side to see,” says how the Spanish-speaking Professor Canessa. communities remained very “It was very painful and sad When they stable. An unusual example to hear so many people tell is a group of people who me their father or grandfaarrived, the ended up in Yorkshire with ther was dying over the bormother-in-law relatives. der and they didn’t get there “When they arrived, the in time. didn’t believe mother-in-law didn’t believe “One Gibraltarian woman they were white. They had to they were white. in Linea married a Spanish show their tan lines, which man and ended up staying in was very humiliating.

Spain. She rued that day for “One of the narratives sugthe rest of her life and gests that the evacuation gave Gibraltarians what that meant for her children. a sense of British consciousness.

She was crying when she told “But I think we are picking at it a lot, because me.” when people came back Gibraltar was still The hostility the border overwhelmingly a Spanish-speaking place.” instilled in people has Indeed, interviewees describe how the Rock’s often poured out durcommercial and family life was conducted in ing the interview proSpanish until well into the 1960s. cess.

One Indian immigrant complained to re- “For those who don’t searchers that she thought she was coming know Gibraltar, it’s to a British colony but nobody spoke English. shocking how angry Gibraltar was a far less British place, with people are,” continmany Gibraltarians’ horizons stretching no ues Professor Canfurther than La Linea or the ferry to Algeciras. essa.

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“But it’s worth knowing why they are angry.

Older people get really angry about this border. And partly it’s the physical humiliation.

“There’s something arbitrary about the searches. There is an absurdity about it. It works on your body.”

As the project has developed, younger people have been interviewed. Whereas many of their grandparents’ first language was Spanish, the study is revealing a new generation of Gibraltarians unable to speak the neighbouring tongue.

At the same time, youngsters heading to the UK are discovering they are less British than they thought, citing food and Gibraltar’s closer family ties as stark differences with the mother country.

But one thing endures over the years: an intestinal apprehension of the ever-present border, something inherited from their parents and grandparents.

“What’s striking is the number of younger people who say, ‘I don’t feel quite safe until I’ve crossed the border again’. These are citizens of the world, people in their twenties with good jobs,” says Professor Canessa.

“You breathe slightly differently when you cross.”

As the project enters its final year, a film, a book and a trove of recordings are being prepared to create a lasting and unique social legacy of Gibraltar.

“We are leaving tools behind in place for people to take advantage of, scholars and anybody wishing to research their family history,” says Doctor Ballantine.

“Our data will be important for generations to come.”

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Marble art AN exhibition of marble sculptures is on display in Estepona.

Throughout May, New Longman’s bookshop will be showcasing the work of local artist Juan Quiñones.

Renowned for his miniature sculptures, Quiñones has held several exhibition in Estepona since he moved to the Costa del Sol from his home town of Vejer de la Frontera in Cadiz.

SHOCKER: Spain´s top playwrite had Bristol parentage

As British as the Bard?

Miguel de Cervantes had English heritage, historian confirms

THE author of Don Quixote may be Spain’s national treasure but new findings suggest he was less of a local than previously thought.

New documents suggest Miguel de Cervantes was in fact of English heritage - making him the most famous expat of us all.

Utrera historian Julio Mayo has uncovered documents that reveal Cervantes had Anglo-

saxon family with the surnames of ‘Tintam’ (Titon) and Herbert’ (Herver).

An Utrera Town Hall manuscript from 1593 identifies ‘Juan Titon de Servantes’ as a relative - possibly father - of the iconic author.

Mayo delves into an investigation into the Timtams, an English, Bristol-based merchant trader family who settled in Sanlucar de Barrameda, Cadiz, in 1480 under the

A ROMAN Jackpot!

ROMAN coins worth at least ‘several million euros’ have been unearthed in Sevilla.

The haul, weighing over 600 kilos, was discovered during routine building works in Tomares, and feature emperors Maximian and Constantine.

They are thought to have been payments destined for the

army or civil servants and date back to the late third and early fourth centuries.

Builders found the coins stored in 19 Roman jars.

Researchers believe they did not make it into circulation owing to the lack of wear and tear.

Building has been suspended so the site can can excavated.

protection of Medina Sidonia Mayor Enrique de Guzman.

John Tintam and his colleague William Fabian were responsible for expanding the trade in slaves and precious materials between Spain and the coast of Guinea, then owned by Portugal.

Juan Titon’s father Hugo was also a British spy well-integrated into Sanlucar’s English community.

And Mayo believes Tintam’s descendent Juan Titon de Cervantes was a direct predecessor of Spain’s literary hero Miguel, via his nun daughter Maria Titon.

Meanwhile the historian believes the novelist also had paternal lineage from the family Herver de Cervantes, who were silversmiths from Cordoba, coming from the English Herbert family.

“I truly believe I have proved Cervantes had English family and it’s only HISTORIC FIND: Millions of coins the beginning,” commented Mayo.

THE cloistered convents of Sevilla are to get a facelift following almost €1m of funding from the World Monument Fund (WMF).

The WMF announced that the sum, donated by American Express, will go towards five historic sites around the world, one being the 15 convents in Sevilla, many of which have struggled with maintenance costs.

Through the fund, an area of the 14th-century Santa Ines convent will be made accessible to the public, together with a guidebook showcasing the historic significance of the convents, built between the 13th and 17th centuries.

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For Queensway Quay is apparently Fabian Picardo’s favourite place to entertain guests.

Indeed, he once told me he was a big fan of the quay and the owners of three restaurants here confirm he is a regular.

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have lunch in peace and quiet, without getting bothered by locals.”

And it is no surprise with the Landings and neighbours The Lounge and the Waterfront serving up some of the best food in Gibraltar for the last few years.

All sitting quayside, with the boats lapping beside them, there are few spots as idyllic as this.

“And we go out of our way to cook everything from fresh, despite the problems with supply,” explains Sonia Stafford at The Lounge.

The Lounge, which regularly tops Tripadvisor, counts on talented Matt Birtwistle, 26, who was poached from Yorkshire, after becoming the second youngest chef with two rosettes in the UK. “We don’t get much passing trade as we are off the beaten track so we have to work hard on our food quality,” adds the Geordie accountant, who runs the restaurant with her sister Michelle.

And now there is also a new kid on the block, Rendezvous, which is carving its own unique niche in this melting pot of restaurants.

Opened by the former owners of Ipanema, in Ocean Village, the couple have cleverly installed a fantastic charcoal oven, with temperatures up to 500 degrees, which can cook a shoulder of lamb in just 25 minutes or the perfect sea CHANGES: Boss Robert at bass in salt in just 20 minutes.

Waterford “A medium rare steak takes just three minutes,” explains owner Danny. “And we are experimenting all the time with new dishes.”

Opening here due to its reputation for good food, he and his wife are now looking forward to taking part in the annual Gastronomy on Queensway Quay event, which takes place on June 4 and 5.

Launched last year, the two day bash will see numerous food demonstrations, concerts and plenty of other special events for all the family.

It’s the brainchild of Robert Rae at the Waterfront Restaurant who explains: “We wanted to start something that reflected the quality of our restaurants here and to draw people over.

“The food culture in Gibraltar has been getting better and better over the last couple of years and it is immediately obvious here.”

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GOURMET FUN: Cooking displays, bands and local restranteurs includes Ann at the Landings and Danny at Rendezvous (far right)

Here is your advert proof But it is not just food. His own restaurant has been through a major relaunch this year and looks contemporary, in particular with its hip Reference: cutlery chandelier that was bespoke-made for Media: Ocean Village Robert in Estepona.

“We’ve worked hard on its image and have Date:menu being 22.04.16 a much more creative launched this month,” explains Robert, operations manager for the Anglo Hispano group, that also owns Vinopolis, Pizza Hut and the Royal Calpe gastro pub.

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IBRALTAR’S oldest quay - with 185 berths - continues to be the jewel of the Rock.

Queensway Quay marina was built over 400 years ago, and as with most of Gibraltar, it remains an area of historical significance.

Britain began developing it in 1736 following its acquisition of the Rock, with First Lord of the Admiralty Sir Charles Wager overseeing the improvements.

It was used to supply boats and soon became the traditional landing place for newly-arriving governors at the steps appropriately known as Governors’ Landing - which is still in use today.

A few hundred years and several development projects later, the quay has flourished into a residential hotspot, with properties starting near the half a million mark and costing up to seven million (see Dream home - Page 18).

Dubbed the ‘Mayfair of Gibraltar’, the area now boasts over 400 homes, a host of restaurants and bars and a burgeoning affluent community.

“It’s a beautiful location of great historical significance,” founder of the new Queensway Quay Appreciation Society Dieter Wood told the Olive Press.

“It’s a wonderful place to live, I would say it’s the nicest spot in Gibraltar,” added Dieter, who set up the group in January to bring the community together.

The society has almost 100 members and helps to run event such as this month’s food fest Gastronomy, where restaurants will have special offers and serve up free entertainment.

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Created in 2006 by a Dutch company using floating concrete vaults - later infilled with sand the homes each come with their own mooring and count on 24-hour security.

It’s no wonder prices start around the £4m mark, while one has just come on the market for £7m.

Owned by original developer Paul Butler, it is the only detached home on the island and incredibly has a garage big enough for six cars.

“It’s an incredible place and is pretty much unique,” explains Roy Azopardi, from estate agent RCA, based in Queensway Quay, which is marketing the home.

“They are incredible homes to live in, difficult to beat being right by the water with wonderful views.”

He explains that the installation of the island in 2006 was the first step in making Queensway Quay the existing self-contained harbour that it is today.

LUXURY: The Island homes at the back and (above) Roy Azopardi

“Once finished it completely changed the marina,” adds Roy. “And nowadays it is a completely different class of marina to most of the others on the Rock.

“The atmosphere is very relaxed and it is very safe with some great restaurants.”

And best of all, not all the homes start at £4m.

In the Sails, there are 42 sizeable apartments, which sell from around £600,000 and in the other blocks apartments can be found for under half a million.

One of the best deals on offer today is a stunning three-bedroom penthouse in the Ragged Staff development.

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On parade A PETITION against a proposed new car park at Hargraves Parade playground has attracted over 500 signatures.

The petition claims the ‘out of character’ car park would result in the loss of a historical parade ground and ‘the only open space within a highly packed area’.

The campaigners also state the development will lead to more traffic conHISTORIC: Parade ground gestion and air pollution.

RUNDOWN: Parts of the town centre

‘Stop the rot’ A PROTEST group has demanded urban decay is addressed in Gibraltar’s ‘jewel’ of a town centre.

Action For Housing is calling for investment in the Rock’s derelict buildings and for unwilling landlords to hand properties to the government.

A review of the Landlord and

Action For Housing demands landlords hand rundown buildings to government Tenants Act is now being led

by Samantha Sacramento, Minister for Housing.

Rosia days to come ROSIA Bay developers have hit back at a petition against the proposed project.

Directors at Europa Point Marine Village Limited say the Change.org petition, which has attracted more than 700 signatures, doesn’t ‘show the real story’.

The new planned site would include a beach, marina, indoor waterpark, restaurant and residential units.

The developers say they have consulted with local groups, including fishermen and divers, over the designs.

BATTLE GROUND: Rosia Bay

“There have been some buildings that have been vacant for decades,” Action For Housing spokesman Henry Pinna told the Olive Press.

“Previous governments said they would stop the rot, but it has been done in a haphazard manner.

“The government must take the initiative and say to landlords, ‘Look, if you do not want to do them up, hand them back’. But the government needs to lead by example.

“If you go to any European city, the town centre is the jewel. We don’t seem to appreciate we have a jewel here.”

Building blocks

PLANS for a new 15-storey apartment block have finally been submitted after airport officials had raised concerns over the building’s height.

The blueprint for the planned structure has now been altered significantly in order to satisfy rules on construction near airports.

In the revised plan, the 76-apartment building’s height was decreased by 1.4 metres to 38.6 metres.

The planning application for Clemence Suites on Devils Tower Road is now being reviewed by the Development and Planning Commission.

Despite decreasing the block’s size, architects only lost one apartment from their original plan.

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Boom goes on PROPERTY sales are expected to rise by more than 10%.

Analysts from KPMG, Deloitte, N+1 and PwC agreed at an April seminar that the amount of transactions in 2016 will reach some 440,000 in Spain, with a total value of around €20bn.

Mortgage financing is increasingly attractive as a high demand for investment properties at lower prices is being met with low interest rates.

Mortgage bonanza ALMOST 16% more mortgages were registered on properties in Spain over February this year compared to the same month in 2015.

The number of new mortgages has reached a total of 24,887, seeing February mark the 21st consecutive month of increases for home mortgages.

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Hot property prizes ment location in this higher-interest and lower-growth environment’.

The shortlists were influenced by ‘growing requirement for market performance led by economic and employment growth, new infrastructure, regeneration, quality of education, environment and lifestyle’.

Madrid came below Los Angeles but above Shanghai for the best city to invest in, after prime sales volumes were up 25% last year, ‘outperforming many neighbouring European cities’ according to the report.

Knight Frank predicts steady growth over this year, although supply constraints are still being felt in Salamanca, Jeronimos and Chamberi.

Meanwhile Ibiza was placed third, behind only the Gold Coast of Australia and France’s Cote D’Azur, as the best place in the world to invest in a second home.

The report highlights areas of San Jose, the marina and Ibiza Old Town as generating strong interest.

‘Year-round flights, good international schools and strong 4G internet conTRUE VIEW: Fight to protect Gibraltar nection have persuaded many young professionals out to public consultation braltar’s skyline entitled, ‘In in northern Europe to eibefore being submitted to the your face? How high is too ther relocate or commute DPC. high?’ was held at the Gibrallong distance,’ the report A debate on the future of Gi- tar Heritage Trust on May 3. stated.

SPAIN has scooped two prestigious prizes in the property investment category of Knight Frank’s Global Wealth Report 2016.

Madrid has been voted one of the top two cities in the world for prop-

Gibraltar Heritage Trust leads campaign for key views to be protected A BID to protect Gibraltar’s key views has been launched.

The Gibraltar Heritage Trust (GHT), the Environmental Safety Group (ESG) and the Gibraltar Ornithological and Natural History Society (GONHS) jointly presented a draft document to the government.

With views of Moorish Castle and other historic landmarks not currently protected, the group is calling for a building-height restriction similar to that around London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral.

“The protection of iconic and highly significant features that make Gibraltar uniquely recognisable is paramount,” the document states.

“It is not enough to preserve and maintain the fabric of those features, it is imperative that they remain accessible.”

The document is due to go

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The well-respected report advises powerful investors how to pick the right ‘residential property invest-

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CITY SLICKER: Mansour

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THE billionaire sheikh boss of Manchester City is the proud owner of a luxurious new Spanish bolthole.

Mansour bin Zayed, also Deputy PM of the United Arab Emirates and a member of its royal family, has purchased a ‘modest’ €55 million hamlet in Extremadura.

The estate, Los Quintos de San Martin in Badajoz, is larger than 8,000 football pitches and comprises 14 separate cortijos, partridges and 8,000 sheep.

Sheikh Mansour is already making his presence felt in the local community, applying for permissions for a 2.5km-long aircraft landing strip and a dam in the Rio Matachel, also making plans for a Halal slaughterhouse and transportation for meat back to the Arab world.

The previous owner, Jerez businessman Ramon MoraFigueroa Domecq, sold the hunting estate for €40 million plus added costs.

Located near the quaint town of Valencia de las Torres, home to 700 inhabitants, the property has hosted a procession of royal and aristocratic visitors over the years.

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Little Englanders WHEN Sophie Clifton-Tucker returned to Gibraltar she was a woman on a mission.

The teacher and principal at Little English language school was determined to channel her experiences teaching in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

After opening Little English five weeks ago with her partner Christopher Hedley, their team of CELTA and TEFL-qualified teachers are already seeing huge demand for classes.

Fellow Gibraltarian and language enthusiast Dale Buttigieg has been recruited and with Spanish and English lessons on offer, expats, Gibraltarians and Spaniards can all benefit from their expertise.

“I wanted to bring my love of languages back to Gibraltar,” Sophie told the Olive Press.

“I studied for my PGCE at Oxford Brookes, then did my CELTA, but decided I didn’t want to be in England.

“We like to use dynamic teaching, but at a pace that is comfortable for the pupil.

We tailor the classes to a student’s needs.”

Such is its popularity, Little English has just moved to new premises.

Meanwhile, A-Level and GCSE studies are being added to the roster, and from June the school is running classes for four to 12-yearolds.

There’s no misinterpreting the fact that Little English is making giant strides right now, making learning a second language on the Rock easier than ever.

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During the visit, he highlighted incursions into Gibraltarian waters by Spanish vessels, including April’s incident when a Guar-

dia Civil boat approached the nuclear-powered submarine the USS Florida.

“This is not how a NATO ally should behave,” argued Garcia, who was one of three panellists.

Bumpy flight Air chiefs slam damaging dispute over Gibraltar Airport

EUROPEAN aviation chiefs are demanding an ‘unsustainable’ dispute over Gibraltar Airport is finally resolved.

The heads of 10 industry bodies have written to Spanish and UK government ministers calling for the Rock to be included in EU air travel laws.

Spain has objected to the inclusion of Gibraltar in EU aviation legislation since 2011 when it reneged on a 2006 agreement.

The impasse, which has prevented action on passenger rights and ground-handling, now threatens a planned shakeup of European airspace.

“Unfortunately, and unacceptably, this deadlock has led to major delays in advancing some of the most important European air transport files, to the detriment of consumers,” said the industry heads’ letter.

“The industry believes that this situation has now become unsustainable.”

Joseph Garcia, Gibraltar’s Civil Aviation Minister, has stated Gibraltar should be included ‘by virtue of our terms of membership of the European Union’ and that it is ‘a British airport on British territory’.

NEWS IN BRIEF We are scientists SPAIN’S largest research organisation, the National Research Council, will hire 100 new permanent scientists, more than double that budgeted for two years ago.

Binned THE €500 banknote nicknamed ‘Bin Laden’ because while many people know what it looks like, few have ever seen one - will be phased out by the European Central Bank.

Paper trail STAFF strikes at Spain's second-largest newspaper, El Mundo, meant the paper failed to print for the first time in 27 years, after its parent group announced 224 reduncies.

Jobless THE five European regions with the worst unemployment problems are all in Spain, with south Andalucia leading at 35%.

Dock of the bay THE Mid Harbour Small Boats Marina has been officially opened.

The 700-berth marina has been described by Chief Minister Fabian Picardo as the ‘largest marine engineering project in Europe for many decades’.

Four hundred spaces will accommodate boats of up to six metres with 300 reserved for vessels of up to eight metres.

The completion of the marina fulfills a GSLP mani-

festo pledge from 2011.

Minister Gilbert Licudi said: “Gibraltar is almost completely surrounded by water, yet we found that people couldn’t actually buy and own a boat because there there were only limited facilities, most of which were fully occupied.”

Boat owners who had paid their 2016 fees were able to move into their berths at the end of April.

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Against the odds A GAMBLER who lost over £92,000 on a Celtic match has failed in his bid to sue a Gibraltar-based bookmaker.

SILLY PUNT: Bad bet

Gordon Shearer claimed he had bet on Celtic to win over 90 minutes against Kilmarnock but Betvictor stated he had only bet on the Scottish champions to win the second half.

Celtic won the game 2-1 but the second half score was 1-1.

Shearer hoped to win £5,137 thanks to the 1/18 odds, but the Independent Betting Adjudication Service, the Gibraltar Gambling Commission and the Court of Session all ruled against him.

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Garcia blasts ‘dangerous’ Spain DEPUTY Chief Minister Joseph Garcia has accused Spain of ‘endangering the interests of the western world’.

Garcia made the claims during a seminar in Washington, USA,

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Huge reductions in Spanish mobile phone roaming charges to save British expats

MOBILE phone users in Gibraltar and Spain will cash in on the EU-wide cuts to roaming charges.

The dramatic reductions could save British holidaymakers and expats hundreds of euros when using their UK numbers

in Spain, Gibraltar and across Europe.

The 75% drop in prices will apply to all European mobile phone users until next June when charges will be abolished completely.

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The limit for an extra MB of internet data is also capped at €0.05 (down from €0.20).

The move to abolish roaming rates in phases was approved by the European Union last June.

Workers’ win

A SPANISH baby-clothing brand is celebrating a second endorsement from the youngest member of Britain’s royal family.

For the second time, Princess Charlotte has appeared in official royal photos clad in m&h designs.

Shot by the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton to mark her daughter’s first birthday, the set of photographs shows the toddler in various outfits including a pink cardigan and dress by the Spanish designer.

Mum Kate previously used the brand in the first official photo of the Princess, prompting a frenzy online with fans desperate to know where they could purchase the cute floral dress.

It is believed it was bought from an m&h store by the Princess’ Spanish nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo.

The clothing company was founded by Margarita Pato Cid and boasts five stores across Spain, including in Sevilla and Madrid.

A HEALTH and safety policy for Gibraltar workers is being introduced.

The government announced the measure in a Workers’ Memorial Day statement.

The measure was agreed by the Rock’s health and safety committee and will initially be applicable to all public sector employees.

“With the newly announced policy, we deepen our commitment to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of all of our employees and the general public, visitors, contractors and any other persons who attend any public buildings.

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DRIVY, the ‘airbnb for car rental’ is going up a gear in Spain.

The French start-up which allows you to rent out your car or hire someone else’s has just raised €31 million for its expansion across Europe.

It plans to compete with the traditional rental giants such as Avis and Hertz.

The app and website, which is only six years old, already operates with 36,000 cars on its system across Spain, France and Germany.

Drivy is set to be introduced soon in at least three more European countries, including the UK, before spreading further afield.

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From boats to bikes, what Spain’s top politicians are driving

EASY RIDERS: (From left) Iglesias, Barrachina and Sanchez

Sweet ride

WHILE we may imagine they swan around in official, chauffeur-driven cars, many of Spain’s leading politicians drive the same motors as the masses.

However, it has been revealed that Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy declared

FERRARIS, Rolls Royces and Aston Martins will be among a host of luxury cars on show in Ronda this month.

In what is set to become an annual event, the first-ever Salon Spain’s luxury car show will take place at the

he owns no cars since he travels in official vehicles even in his free time.

Meanwhile, his opposite number, PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez, drives a low-key Peugeot 407 worth €4,500.

Podemos declared by far the least cars

Ascari race circuit on May 28-29.

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IF you can’t trust a car without a driver, stay well clear of San Sebastian.

The first three driverless, electric buses have been introduced to the Basque country’s gastronomic capital.

Driving at a neck-bracing speed of just 12 km/hour, the buses set off on their maiden route taking passengers to the town’s science park.

The mayor of Donostia-San Sebastian, Eneko Boia, the project designers and director of the science park all braved the first trip.

The buses follow a 2km round route with 10 stops.

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compared to any other party, with boss Pablo Iglesias owning just a motorbike.

Renowned petrolhead Albert Rivera of Ciudadanos drives a €13,500 VW Golf and also has a Yamaha FZ1 motorbike.

Curiously, vice general organisation secretary of the PP, Fernando Martinez Maillo, declared just one electric motorbike (a Vectrix) despite also declaring a total of five garages.

The prize for the wildcard politician goes to PP secretary for Castellon Miguel Barrachina, who registered his beloved Massey Ferguson tractor.

And, in second place, Tenerife deputy Pablo Matos whose favoured mode of transport is his 10.2m long boat.

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He is currently training in East Asia where he says the humidity and heat has helped push him to the limit.

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Mourning the man who played the soundtrack to my youth

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WAS driving down from lunch at Castillo de Monda, listening to Uptown Funk and thinking how much the Mark Ronson/ Bruno Mars song owed a debt to Prince. I smiled to myself at the thought of The Purple One doing a wicked cover version.

But that can never be. When my girlfriend turned on social media back at her apartment, the Internet was ablaze with the news that Prince had died.

The death of Bowie in January shook me, but I was only five when Ziggy Stardust was wowing the world.

Prince was different.

His music was the soundtrack to my adolescent years and crazy nights on the dance floors.

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INFLUENTIAL: Prince I remember rocking out to Purple Rain while drinking home-brew at a teenage house party in Stoke, where most of the boys were heavy metal fans (Prince could really shred a guitar).

When I moved to Marbella in 1985, we spent hours watching the film of the same name on VHS and driving around to When Doves Cry, Raspberry Beret and

the superb Kiss.

If you look back at the 80s you might think that it was all about Michael Jackson and Madonna but Prince kicked them both into touch.

He was a superb musician playing a mind-boggling variety of instruments. His songs were witty (Act your age not your shoe size), socially relevant (Sign O’ The

Operation Osprey

’VE never had much of its name with an OP blogger Luke shares a nesting instinct so the exotic dance. Although prospect of teaching os- Andrews volunteers the bird had the name preys how to build their first. own seemed a little pre- for a wild weekend The marshes are less wild sumptuous. than I had imagined. The in the marshes But the chance of spending land is divided into secof Jerez a day in the wilds of Andations by purpose-built lucia as a volunteer with mud walls, some filled Jerez Zoo was a no brainer with light blue water, (even for the bird-brained). others sprouting plants.

Our destination was the marshes of Jerez Nests are constructed around metal to help Pandion haliaetus bring up baby, frames atop tall poles. by constructing nesting sites for this rare Iñigo and a fellow zookeeper shimmied and restless bird. up one while we passed up pre-prepared I was collected at 9am by Inigo, the proj- nesting material from below, via a pulley. ect organiser, and his young son. As we Wire netting, branches and mud all get headed toward the marshes, he told me slapped on together to create these sky all about our quarry, Águila pescadora high adobe-style nurseries. (fish eagle), the osprey’s name in Span- Lots of people come just to watch (don’t ish. forget your binoculars) although often “They were extinct in Europe,” explained there’s nothing to see. But that day we Inigo. “We want to help them and get were lucky and the cry went up: ‘There’s them to stay in the Cádiz marshes.” one!’. We had spotted our first fish eagle, Osprey sightings are increasingly com- an awesome sight. mon but persuading these transient birds While not a pastime to keep the short atto hang around for the breeding season tention-spanned entertained for too long, is another matter. it’s a wonderful way Normally, they continfor nature lovers to ue onwards to Britain immerse themselves although I can’t think in rolling countryside why – perhaps they and get closer to Anprefer rain. daucia’s stunning wildBy building readylife while doing somemade nesting sites thing worthwhile. for them, the hope is Jerez Zoo runs many that they will move in, different conservasettle down and start tion projects and vola family here in Cádiz, unteers are always in instead of using the demand, ‘no matter province as a wayside where you’re from or petrol station for refuwhat you do,’ says elling stops only.

Inigo. You don’t even “Look, flamencos!” need to be a master exclaimed Inigo. I nest builder. Check out looked out the wintheir website and sign dow, expecting to see yourself up. gorgeous girls twirling It certainly gives me in gypsy outfits. I saw a warm, fuzzy glow to birds but they’ were think that somewhere feathered and pink. in the marshes of As Iñigo enlightened Cádiz, a new family of me, flamenco means osprey chicks might be flamingo in Spanish enjoying the des res I - an exotic bird that NESTING: Hard at work helped to build.

Times, a bleak masterpiece) and he was still delivering the goods in live shows long after Jackson had moonwalked off the mortal coil and Madonna had become an embarrassment (like your drunken auntie twerking at a wedding).

And Prince was dirrrrrty.

Long before Christina Aguilera and Miley Cyrus made a carefully orchestrated bid for notoriety with their lyrics and videos, Prince was putting it out there with his own.

Tracks such as Gett Off, If I was your Girlfriend, Hot Thing and Darling Nikki made no bones about who, or what, Prince was referring to.

If you want to get down and dirty, then Prince was your man. Jackson’s cartoon crotch-grabbing was about as sexually-charged as a mannequin and as dangerous as a wet blanket.

But if you mentioned you liked Prince to your girlfriend’s parents in the ’80s, the probability was they wouldn’t let her be your girlfriend for much longer.

There was a Marbella connection to Prince as well.

He played a blistering concert here in 1990, and the town even gets a namecheck in one of his songs.

Abandoned

He bought a villa in El Paraiso in the ’90s, painted it purple (of course) and put his symbol on the facade.

He and wife, dancer Mayte, were occasionally seen at Olivia Valere’s nightclub.

Mayte was pregnant and Prince seemed intent on bringing up the baby in Marbella.

But the boy tragically died, Prince and Mayte split soon afterwards and he abandoned the villa, perhaps due to too many sad memories.

With the death of Prince the music world, hell the world in general, has lost a true genius. But we still have the wonderful music, and his Paisley Park studio reportedly still has a huge amount of unreleased material.

Grieve for the loss but give thanks that we had the sheer joy of such a talent in the first place. Then head over to the nearest stereo, put on your favourite Prince song and strutt your funky, sexy stuff, ya’ll.

It’s what Prince would have wanted.

“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called Life...”

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TASTY: Canapes

Beach ball SUN, sand, sangria and sushi. As (re)opening nights go, Chambao Beach Bar’s lavish spread certainly took some beating.

Sotogrande’s chicest chiringuito laid out the red carpet to greet the summer days and nights again, with the Free Soul Band’s funky live show getting the night going.

Revellers came to savour the laid-back vibe but nobody went home hungry.

Fluffy chicken croquetas, fresh sushi and main fish and meat dishes give owners’ Juanna Martin and Ana Calvente’s menu a modern twist.

And with relaxing massages, decadent Balinese sunbeds, live DJs and ice-cool cocktails all on tap, Chambao is one of the coast’s coolest places to chill this summer.

SPAIN’S ‘most brutal’ menu del dia has been named and famed.

Two years after Queen Letizia made a surprise jaunt to Asturian La Tenada in Asturias, Spanish daily El Mundo has dubbed its set menu the most challenging in the country.

The restaurant serves up a gut-busting six savoury courses, followed by dessert, coffee and –

Food safety officers demand power to close down cockroachinfested restaurants A SENIOR health officer is calling on the government to grant his team the power to close down hazardous restaurants.

Charles Zammit, food safety officer for the Environmental Agency, told the Olive Press

for fun – a shot, for just €22.50.

And unsurprisingly the café has just become the official meeting place for Asturias’ local food group, Cofradia del Colesterol.

The dishes include cabbage and chorizo stew, pork loin with homegrown potatoes, meat casserole, Asturian tripe, suckling lamb and beef stew.

FAN: Letizia

Kitchen nightmares there is currently ‘no legal basis’ for restaurants to close if officers find cockroach infestations.

It comes after Zammit revealed 14 unnamed Gibraltar restaurants have ‘voluntarily’ closed due to cockroach infes-

Mama’s team WAGAMAMA has been unveiling the team of chefs that will be running its Gibraltar restaurant.

The popular Japanese-inspired eatery is preparing to open its first branch on the Rock this summer.

New senior chef Cristian (centre) was pictured in action training at London’s famous Borough Market ahead of the grand Gibraltar opening.

The restaurant, in Ocean Village, will be MEET THE TEAM: Wagamama Wagamama’s first on the Iberian peninsula.

tations since April 2015.

“We advise restaurants if there is a risk, but do not close down the premises,” he said.

“At the moment, there is no legislation for there to be mandatory closures. We have made proposals to the government to put it on the statute book and it is on their desk.”

Zammit revealed that 1,424 inspections are made a year.

“It is unacceptable,” Zammit said.

“Our main interest is in getting the management to understand, because it is not always easy to know how they have got the problem.”

TOP bar and restaurant provider Sala Group is opening up yet another new venue.

The team behind La Sala and Aqwa Mist are set to open Oak Garden and Grill in Marbella.

A garden restaurant exuding ‘charm and elegance’, Oak Garden and Grill is sure to be a favourite in the coming months.

La Sala by the Sea has also opened its doors for the summer and is taking reservations for the season.

The sixth in a chain of quality eateries owned by a string of professional footballers – including Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Shay Given and Raheem Sterling – the Oak is bound to score with diners.

Hearty food JUNK food does not increase the likelihood of a heart attack when eaten alongside a healthy Mediterranean diet, new research claims.

The study, published in the European Heart Journal, followed 15,000 heart disease sufferers across 39 countries.

It discovered there were three fewer heart attacks, strokes or deaths per 100 people who ate a classic mediterranean diet than those following any other, irrespective of junk food intake.

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Olive Press editor Jon Clarke offers some tips for a perfect 48-hour escape to the Axarquia

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OMEHOW I hadn’t spotted the double loop on the Michelin map of Andalucia I’d bought at Foyles on the Charing Cross Road, a month before moving to Spain in 2002.

But this topographical quirk - half way up the A-7000 out of Malaga city - was to add at least 20 minutes onto what looked like a simple 30-kilometre drive to my first rental home in Comares.

It was up this road that I had headed when I first settled in Spain and it is easily one of the nicest ways to arrive in the Axarquia (pronounced Ass-Ikea), with your ears literally popping as you ascend into the Montes de Malaga national park.

The equivalent of circumnavigating a section of Scotland’s Western Highlands, make sure to stop for coffee or lunch at 400-year-old Venta Galway – which takes its name from an Irishman, who moved there when the British market couldn’t get enough of the area's sweet muscatel wines.

From here you get the perfect lookout over the Axarquia, a ham-shaped wedge that cuts inland from the beach resorts of Torre Del Mar and Nerja and has much to offer in scenerary and culture, as well as increasingly in food and wine.

Here, the Olive Press offers the perfect weekend escape into the Axarquia, dipping into a mix of restaurants, walks and sightseeing.

Frig-ing great A stroll around the wonderful back streets of Frigiliana is a must for anyone visiting the Axarquia.

Having been crowned the prettiest village in Andalucia on a number of occasions it is a magical place to visit.

It is surrounded by wonderful countryside and it has a nice mix of shops and restaurants, in particular the excellent Jardin restaurant at the top of the village.

Romantic Romanes

With wonderful views and rooms to match, you can really unwind and luxuriate at Las Orquideas, overlooking Lake Vinuela. It sits in the village of Los Romanes, which has a couple of local spots to eat, but your best bet for food is to stay put and eat in the hotel restaurant, where for this Spring they are offering a ‘romantic escape’ deal, where for €180 you get a double room, with candles, flowers and a bottle of cava, plus a 30-minute Turkish bath and meal for two with wine. Contact 951 509 071 or visit www. las-orquideas.com to book.

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The Axarquia was famously the region most difficult for dictator Franco to pacify after he won the Spanish Civil War. Dissected by deep ravines and criss-crossed with streams, it is easy to see how the rebels, known as the Maquis, were able to take advantage of its confusing pattern of rutted hills to hide out and escape from army patrols. The region had previously been a haunt for bandoleros, or bandits, who preyed on traders carrying goods to Granada and for smugglers bringing contraband into Spain from Africa. Such was its volatile nature (the coast was regularly attacked by Barbary

pirates) that the area’s inhabitants built fortified villages, with watchtowers in the hills inland. One of the best ways to appreciate its violent past is to take a trip up to the high mountain village of Alfarnate, where you will find the Antigua Venta - at 400 years old one of the oldest in Spain. It was here where bandit El Tempranillo was finally captured after decades of terrorising the country and you can still find the cell they kept him in temporarily. The food is not very good, but you will appreciate its atmosphere and location and if you stick to ham and cheese you can’t go wrong.

Moors last sigh When the Moors finally handed over the keys to the Alhambra and Granada in 1492 they didn’t immediately head back to north Africa. Understandably, they figured they could cling on in relative secrecy in the mountainous region of the Axarquia and the nearby Alpujarras. One of the key locations was Comares, where in the claustrophobic Calle del Pardon, 30 families of Moors were later spared their lives after publicly converting to Catholicism. Indisputably the spiritual heart of the Axarquia, Comares straddles a hilly outcrop and has heart-stopping views. The magical white-washed village is a maze of windy alleys with an Arabic feel and has set itself up well for tourists offering a clever guided tour by footsteps etched into the ground.

Mountains of fun

MOST people would not have survived opening a new restaurant in a hamlet 45 minutes up a mo road.

But Table Mountain restaurant outside of Comar been a roaring success, in large part thanks to ergy and ideas of its new owner Bienvenido.

Apart from having the best food for miles around are plenty of live concerts (see pics) and other e including a ‘cross-dressing’ drag night planned.

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Velez-Malaga is one of the most underrated and little-visited places in Malaga province. But like its big sister Malaga it has a Moorish fortress rising above it with battlements, and has a fascinating old medina, crammed full of interesting nooks to explore. Its old town has recently been given a special protection status and no less than 47 historic buildings have been specifically listed.

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Combine the natural world with the pleasures of Molino del Santo and you are in for a real treat. Just 15 minutes from Ronda you will find an old watermill converted into a charming small hotel and restaurant alongside a mountain stream. The surroundngs are stunning, Molino del Santo is recognized as one of the most special places in Andalucia.

GREAT MAY-TRE & MAY-DS Open every day for drinks, meals and accommodation, Molino del Santo is a real destination location. Recommended by Michelin, The Times, The Daily Telegraph and many others, with excellent reviews on Trip Advisor and other websites, why don’t you take the time to discover, or re-visit, Molino del Santo soon? Our staff are exceptionally friendly from the May-tre In the restaurant to the MAY-ds in the rooms.

“Don’t change a thing… you have created a piece of heaven.”

ON THE MAY-N LINE Molino del Santo is just 5 minutes walk from a sleepy railway station on the Algeciras to Granada line. In just over an hour from San Roque you will alight at Benaoján station having travelled through stunning scenery. (The fare is just 12euros return!) Stroll to the restaurant for lunch before taking the afternoon train back again. Or stay over. There are lots of walks from the hotel where no car is needed. Contact info@molinodelsanto.com for easy instructions on how to visit by train for a different and unforgettable experience.

BRING YOUR MAY-TES TALENTED: Artist and architect Peter (above) is complemented by Helen’s food (below)

Fabulous fountainhead Few places offer such a wonderful way to unwind as Fountainhead. The four suites (almost houses) not only feel entirely private, they count on their own splash pools and some have their own roof sundecks.

Incredibly appointed, with a fridge full of goodies, you could spend the entire weekend here, just relaxing, reading a book and gazing across the fabulous natural landscape that is extremely hard to beat. Even better, you have an incredible restaurant, celebrated for its organic, healthy food (visit www.diningsecretsofandalucia.com) and your hosts Helen Bartlett and Peter Jewkes and their creative children go out of their way to ensure you have the most relaxing break ever. I particularly loved the terrine of chicken with sage, with hazelnut oil and homemade chutney, while the sea bream had amazing consistency and came in a wonderful saffron sauce. Best of all, you can order a mixture of light salads and sandwiches to your room or for a picnic (pictured, right). The walks from the door are incredible and give you the perfect introduction to the region. www.fountainheadinspain.com See chef Helen Bartletts cook book on Page 32

Molino del Santo is an ideal place to enjoy the company of friends of family.

There are no TVs anywhere in the hotel so you have time to catch up and really relax. A special birthday, an anniversary, a reunion… you have found the ideal place to celebrate.

WE MAY-KE SPECIAL OFFERS During the month of MAY we’ll offer you a special rate for any unsold rooms.

(There aren’t many left so please contact us soon.) Mention The Olive Press and ask for last minute rates.

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Memories, food and Andalucía F OR as long as I can remember, I have had a keen interest in food.

This is, without a doubt, due to my mother who cooked with such care and thoughtfulness.

She provided us with meals that always looked and tasted beautiful. However simple or plain, she always made an effort. She let us help her in the kitchen and spent time educating us on healthy

Expat chef-hotelier Helen Bartlett has been cooking since she was old enough to read her mother’s recipe books. Now in her own debut cookbook, Fountainhead Food: Cooking in Andalucia, she shares her passion for Spanish produce eating and the importance of a balanced diet.

As a little girl I would take her cookbooks

to bed to read, although reading them was actually secondary – it was the pictures that interested me. I would look at

Black pudding, membrillo, crostini

Partridge terrine 2 chicken breasts (uncooked) 4 partridges (uncooked) 16 rashers bacon (finely sliced) 3 fresh bay leaves 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 2 juniper berries (crushed) 250ml double cream 2 shallots 1 clove garlic 20 pink peppercorns 2g gelatine (sheets or powder) Sea salt Freshly ground pepper Pre heat the oven to 220°C. Soak the peppercorns in a little hot water for 15 minutes. For this recipe you will need an oven proof terrine dish. Line this with cling film, leaving a generous overlap on all edges. Lay in the strips of bacon across the base and up the sides, overlap slightly and line the ends.

Dice the chicken, put in a food processor and season well. Finely chop the shallots and garlic, add to the chicken. Add the thyme, juniper and cream. Blend until smooth. Prepare the partridges.

Remove the breasts and any leg meat, discard the skin. Slice the

breasts horizontally in half. Spoon some prepared chicken meat into the terrine, spread an even layer over the bottom. Drop in some peppercorns. Place half of the partridge meat on top to form the next layer. Repeat another layer of each meat until all the meat is used. Place some more bacon and two bay leaves on the top of the terrine. Draw up the cling film from over the sides and overlap to seal. Cover with tin foil.

The terrine needs to be cooked gently in a Bain Marie to prevent burning. Simply place the terrine dish in a deeper, larger dish or

them over and over, skimming the text and jotting down the main ingredients.

At the weekends I would mess up the

kitchen and do my own version (with varying degrees of success).

As my interest progressed, I took more care to read the recipes. I quickly learned that some cooking (particularly baking at the time) needed exact proportions. I already really enjoyed chemistry so, from then on, experimenting with ingredients became part of my creative endeavours.

Not being afraid was a very important key.

As the years went on I started to travel and to eat out. I have since been very privileged to have eaten in some truly amazing restaurants.

One day in my life not so long ago, destiny called, literally drawing me purposefully to my spot.

As an English woman in Andalucia I am, of course, an ‘extranjero’ a foreigner, but I feel an affinity to the land and its people and from that very first day I have never felt anything but warmth in return.

To the rest of Spain this may be peasant country but here the peasant is king – constantly aware of hard times, always adaptable and where his family, relations and friends are all more important than the outside world.

Here I choose a couple of my favourite dishes. Next issue some more! Visit www.fountainheadinspain.com

oven tray. Fill this with cold water (should come ¾ way up sides of terrine dish). Cover the whole thing with more foil and place in the middle of a hot oven for 1 hour. When done the terrine should be firm. Leave to cool a little. Remove the terrine dish and snip the cling film at both ends, Drain the juices into a bowl. Press the terrine (weigh down - full juice or milk cartons do this well) then refrigerate overnight. In a small pan, heat the juices over a low heat, add the last bay leaf and gelatine, stir until dissolved. Pour into a container to set.

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Cut rounds from medium-thick slices of white bread. Saute in olive oil over medium heat until golden each side.

Remove and place on kitchen paper to dry, season with salt. Cut the black pudding into thick slices and sauté both sides gently in olive oil. Place a piece on each crostini and add a spoonful of membrillo on top, sprinkle with finely chopped rosemary. Membrillo is a heavy set quince paste / jam that we make from the wild quince in the autumn (p.240).

Other types of jams or jellies work well such as apple or greengage.

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Making a racket!

GIBRALTARIAN tennis ace Amanda Carreras recorded the best result of her career by reaching the final of the ChiassOpen in Switzerland.

Losing the final in straight sets to Bulgarian Isabella Shinikova, Carreras walked away from the tournament with her head held high.

After torrential rain made playing outside impossible, the players were forced to finish the final on an indoor court.

Shinikova took the first set comfortably, breaking Carreras twice to win 6-3. But Carreras refused to give up and was edged out of the second set 7-6 by the Bulgarian.

Switzerland has proved a happy hunting ground for Carreras, reaching the semi-final at the same event last time out.

CHAMP: Van Gerwen HE nearly pulled off an upset to rival Leicester City’s Premier League success.

Gibraltarian arrows thrower Dyson Parody had the support of the Rock as he stormed into the last eight of the Peperami Gibraltar Darts Trophy.

Up against reigning champion Michael van Gerwen, Dyson landed seven 180s in a thrilling display at Victoria Stadium.

In the end, the Dutchman edged the contest 6-5 and would go on to lift the trophy for a second year in a row.

Beating Brit Dave Chisnall 6-2 in the final van Gerwen retained his title in style.

“I have great memories in Gibraltar,” van Gerwen

Bulls eye!

Michael van Gerwen wins Gibraltar Darts Trophy but local Dyson Parody is the real champ said. “Dyson did his best to spoil those memories but thankfully I had just enough to beat him.”

By reaching the final eight of a European tour event, Dyson becomes the most successful Gibraltarian darts player of all time.

His biggest scalp of the competition was a 6-5 win over number nine seed Jelle Klaasen.

Dyson was one of four Gibraltarians to take part at their home tournament.

Championees... again!

SMASHING: Carreras

Sporting chance THE University of Gibraltar has established a Sports Key Advisory Group.

The Group, chaired by Reagan Lima, CEO of Gibraltar Sports and Leisure Authority, will help ensure the University is offering courses that are relevant to local sports’ needs.

NEARLY MAN: Parody

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LINCOLN Red Imps are Premier Division champions.

George Cabrera scored twice in a 4-0 victory over Manchester 62, celebrating their 14th consecutive league title.

The Imps now hold the European record for the number of consecutive league titles.

Dropping just five points all season, the Imps have netted 111 times in their 26 games.

Through to the final of the Rock Cup, the boys in black and red will be hoping to seal a league and couple double next month.

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GOVERNMENT ministers John Cortes and Gilbert Liduci have been awarded honorary doctorates by Kingston University and St George’s, University of London.

Back on the throne

A leg up THE iconic Gibraltar flag made from lego pieces is being moved from John Mackintosh Hall to the cruise terminal.

The four-metre high installation will be dismantled and rebuilt in its new location as part of the #VisitGibraltar social media strategy.

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WITH the recent downpours across Spain, you would be forgiven for thinking ‘Winter is Coming’.

Fittingly, the bad weather has coincided with the return of the cast and crew of addictive HBO series Game of Thrones.

The hillside village of Osuna in Sevilla is once again playing host to the blockbuster fantasy drama for its sixth season of filming.

While Osuna Museum has recently launched a permanent exhibition about the series, many of the town’s residents have served as extras.

The bullring was also used as the main fighting pit of a key location in the last series, the fiction city of ‘Meereen’.

Gibraltar is set to be allowed to enter September World Cup qualifiers

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Jumbo jets HUGE jets of water formed an arch to greet the maiden Gatwick to Gibraltar flight.

The Monarch Airlines plane touched down on May 1 to mark the start of the carrier’s new four-times-aweek London service.

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for the September qualifying round.

It comes after a sensational announcement GIBRALTAR could be in the running for the from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ordered FIFA to allow membership 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

FIFA is expected to announce the coun- ‘without delay’. try’s entry to the world football body at this FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed: week’s Mexico Congress, probably in time “The admission of Gibraltar, which has been a member of UEFA for three years, will be on the agenda.”

The discussion, which is expected to be nothing more than a rubber stamp, comes after a 2014 appeal by the Gibraltar FA (GFA) after the enclave was ‘improperly’ rejected membership.

Gibraltar first applied for FIFA membership in 1991 and again in 1997.

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo said he welcomed the ‘truly magnificent news’.

“We fought to join UEFA and won. We have had to fight to join FIFA and we’ve A TURTLE found dying on a Cornish beach has won that battle too,” he said. hitched a ride to Gibraltar with the Irish navy.

“All credit to the GFA and in Talullah was found covered in barnacles after being particular Michael Llamas swept from the Caribbean in a tropical storm.

QC. Now let’s look forward After being nursed back to health at Newquay’s Blue to playing in the next World Reef Aquarium, she was transported to Dingle in IreCup qualifiers!” land to board a ship to the warmer Mediterranean In 2013, Gibraltar was adclimes off the Rock. mitted to the European She was joined on the vessel with Una, another resequivalent, UEFA, again afcued turtle and has now been released into the sea ter an appeal to CAS. off the Rock.

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Thirsty flyer causes bomb scare A MAN threatened to 'blow up' a plane after he was refused a beer on board a Ryanair flight over Spain.

The passenger - travelling from Tenerife to Santiago de Compostela - was arrested when the flight landed after making the fake bomb threat.

Passengers on board said the man rose from his seat shortly before landing and shouted 'there's a bomb. I'm going to detonate a bomb because they won't serve me a beer'.

As a result the plane was forced to land in a 'secure' part of Santiago's airport where the middle-aged man was apprehended by the Guardia Civil.

Meanwhile, 80% of British travellers would back more restrictions on drinking on flights.

And a quarter of men and women would back a total ban on alcohol sales.

An even higher number of Spanish (35%) would back a total ban.