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San Miguel road works cause 2km detour for six months

Alicante, follows several inspections conducted by road surveillance teams from the Generalitat, which revealed signi cant deterioration in various structural elements of the bridge, including pavement subsidence, pillar undermining, and vault degradation.

Responding to the urgent need for action, the Consell recently approved the declaration of urgency for the reconstruction works, allocating a budget of 2.6 million euros. These vital repairs are expected to span six months, during which time the a ected section of the CV-95 will be closed to tra c. In an o cial announcement published recently in the O cial Gazette of the Generalitat Valenciana (DOGV), it was con rmed that the a ected stretch of the CV-95 will be inaccessible for the

duration of the reconstruction project. However, an alternative route has been designated to facilitate tra c ow during this period. However, this will see drivers take a 2km detour, which is expected to cause congestion at peak tra c ow times. It is believed that the detour will impact around 10,000 drivers a day after the Generalitat ruled out creating a provisional parallel road, that would have o ered a speedier alternative route.

New Route

For motorists travelling in the direction of Orihuela - Torrevieja, an exit will be available shortly before reaching Lo Quiles, directing drivers through the roundabout towards Solozabal Street and onwards to Ronda Oeste, where they can rejoin the CV-95. Similarly, those heading in the opposite direction, Torrevieja - Orihuela, will follow the same route in reverse.

The announcement was made by the San Miguel council on Friday in a 40-word statement, attaching the map with the alternative route, although with no explanation. The message with “sorry for the inconvenience.”

The closure and subsequent reconstruction signify a concerted e ort to address critical infrastructure concerns and ensure the safety of road users traversing the CV-95. Authorities urge all commuters to adhere to the designated alternative routes and exercise caution in the vicinity of the construction site.

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Spain to witness three spectacular solar eclipses

Following the recent “Great American Eclipse,” attention now turns to Spain as the country gears up to experience not one, but three major solar eclipses over the next three years. While the United States will have to wait until 2033 for its next total solar eclipse, Spain is set to take centre stage in the celestial phenomenon.

Despite not being the rst choice for eclipse watchers, Spain will host a trio of remarkable events, with the cities of Madrid and Barcelona missing out on the spectacle. Here’s what you need to know about Spain’s upcoming solar eclipses:

Total Solar Eclipse 2026Although the east coast of Spain, including Valencia, may seem like the ideal location, the eclipse’s path will actually favor the northwest, particularly areas like Galicia, Santander, Bilbao, and Gijon. With the sun setting 10 degrees above the west, towns such as Panenica, Burgos, and Valladolid are expected to o er the best viewing opportunities.

Total Solar Eclipse 2027 - This eclipse will o er a breathtaking spectacle along Spain’s southern coast, with totality reaching its peak duration of 4 minutes and 39 seconds in Tarifa. Anywhere between Cadiz and Malaga will fall within the path of totality, with the event occurring approximately 37 degrees above the eastern horizon postbreakfast.

Annular Solar Eclipse 2028 - The “ring of re” phenomenon, lasting up to an impressive 7 minutes and 10 seconds, will predominantly take place over the Gulf of Cadiz. However, it will still be visible from select locations along Spain’s coastline, particularly from the Portuguese border to Tarifa. Expect this pre-sunset eclipse to be approximately 8 degrees above the western horizon.

For avid eclipse chasers, the allure of relocating to Spain may be strong, but their stay may be short-lived. Following Spain’s trilogy, Australia is poised to host four total solar eclipses in 2028, 2030, 2037, and 2038, promising further celestial wonders for enthusiasts around the globe.

Progress made in resolving beach bars despite Easter delay

After facing delays in opening the beach bars as promised for Easter, the Orihuela Government team is making headway in resolving the contract issues. Despite the setback, the Contracting Board announced the award of two groups of bars on, with just one lot remaining to be awarded after last week’s announcements.

The newly awarded lots include tender number 2 covering Cala

Cerrada, Cala Bosque, and Cala Capitán, as well as number 3 covering La Caleta and Aguamarina. Adem Levante, the previous concessionaire operating under the Chiringuitos del Sol trademark, secured the successful bid.

Adem Levante o ered an annual fee of 802,814 euros for the rst lot and 403,881 euros for the second batch, signi cantly higher than the Council’s initial fee request. The

beach bars in Cala Bosque (La Zenia) and La Caleta will operate yearround, along with their respective services, such as toilets.

There are also nancial bene ts for the Council, which will now double its previous income from beach bars and water sports services, projecting an annual revenue close to two million euros compared to the previous 900,000 euros.

The contracts for Punta Prima,

Cala Mosca, and Cala Estaca are still pending, while Cafe Olé & Friends secured the bars on the beaches of La Glea, Barranco Rubio, and Mil Palmeras, and Recreativos Acuáticos Horadada obtained the nautical sports contract. It is believed that La Caleta will be the rst to open, hopefully before the end of this month.

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Anti-fraud agency probes Orihuela Council over illegal billboards

The Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency (AVAF) has launched an investigation into the Orihuela council concerning the allegedly unlawful placement of more than 50 advertising installations, comprising billboards and digital screens. Predominantly situated along the National 332 road and streets branching o the main road, these installations have drawn attention for their potential violations of urban planning regulations.

Dating back to late December 2023, the investigation looked into documentation provided by the Council. The ndings revealed a stark contrast, with only three applications for the installation of advertising hoardings, whilst the actual number of installations far exceeded the trio of authorised permits.

The Agency’s report recommends that the council undertake measures to rectify the urban planning infractions, prioritising the sides of the N-332 due to the density of illicit

installations. This entails initiating procedures to legalise existing advertising elements, whether a xed to buildings, land structures, or real estate properties, that out municipal regulations.

The Council has been granted a three-month window, following receipt of the investigation’s resolution, to notify the Agency that it has made a start on the recommended actions or provide justi cations for non-compliance with the directives.

The outcome of the investigation holds signi cant implications for urban planning and regulatory adherence within the municipality. As authorities navigate the complexities of rectifying urban planning irregularities, stakeholders await the Council’s response and subsequent actions to restore legal compliance in the realm of advertising installations across Orihuela.

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Tender issued for Costa Civic Centre cafe

The Department of Social Welfare has o cially launched the bidding process for the management of cafeteria and dining services at the Alameda del Mar Civic Centre in Orihuela Costa. Agustina Rodríguez, the councillor overseeing the department, unveiled the initiative with the primary aim of catering to the needs of both civic centre users and the wider public, emphasising the delivery of highquality service.

While priority will be accorded to centre users, the contract also extends service provisions to external customers, ensuring consistent quality standards throughout. The single-contract agreement, spanning a minimum term of three years with extension possibilities as per legal stipulations, is set at an annual fee of 6,300 euros. This nominal fee aims to uphold the nancial viability of operations while accommodating the speci c demands of centre users.

The tender process follows the resolution of the previous administrative contract with a company marred by repeated breaches, including unannounced cafeteria closures for

multiple days, as outlined in a municipal technicians’ report.

The Department of Social Welfare rea rms its dedication to delivering top-notch services at the Alameda del Mar centre. The bidding process seeks to select a company aligning with

established standards to ensure optimal user satisfaction. Rodríguez expresses optimism that the selected company will uphold contractual obligations without disruptions, thereby maintaining the uninterrupted provision of this highly sought-after service.

Spanish Congress considers granting residency to undocumented Immigrants

The Spanish Congress is set to deliberate on legislation that could extend residency and work permits to approximately 470,000 undocumented immigrants currently residing in Spain. This proposal, propelled by citizen initiative, garnered over 700,000 signatures and garnered support from a coalition of nearly 900 organisations, spanning migrant rights groups to Catholic associations. In a decisive vote, Members of Parliament voted 310-33 in favour of considering the proposal, with the far-right Vox party emerging as the sole dissenting voice. The bill will now progress through the lower house of parliament, where it will undergo extensive debate and potential

amendments before reaching its nal form. If enacted, the legislation would confer legal status upon immigrants who entered Spain before 1st November, 2021, encompassing a signi cant number of individuals from Latin America and Africa. Beyond providing legal residency and employment opportunities, the law aims to facilitate tax contributions,

access to social security bene ts, and utilization of public services including healthcare and education.

According to proponents of the initiative, an estimated 390,000 to 470,000 undocumented immigrants currently inhabit Spain, often subsisting in the informal economy as agricultural laborers, caregivers, delivery personnel, and in other

essential yet low-wage occupations overlooked by native Spaniards. Lacking legal protections, these individuals are susceptible to exploitation and abuse.

The bill aims to rectify the invisibility and precariousness experienced by undocumented migrants, striving to uphold their rights on par with legal residents.

Interterritorial Council spearheads antiSmoking plan in Spain

The Interterritorial Council of the National Health System (CISNS) has met to formulate a comprehensive plan aimed at curbing smoking prevalence across Spain. With a focus on implementing stringent regulations and diminishing the allure of tobacco products, the Council is poised to brig in measures to restrict smoking in additional public spaces and render tobacco products less appealing.

Emphasising the signi cance of this initiative for bolstering public health and well-being, Mónica García, the Minister of Health, said that the plan will swiftly transition from concept to reality.

Following the conclusion of the meeting, García underscored the plan’s pivotal role in positioning Spain as a frontrunner in the global ght against tobacco. “This plan would not have been possible without dialogue and the willingness to agree on tackling the tobacco epidemic,” she a rmed,

acknowledging the collaborative e orts of various stakeholders including autonomous communities, scienti c societies, patient organizations, youth groups, public health bodies, and healthcare professionals.

Describing the plan as pioneering, ambitious, and resolute, García outlined its multifaceted approach towards legislative advancements. Upon approval, the focus will shift towards the development of laws aimed at translating the outlined objectives into tangible actions. Key regulatory areas include standardising rules governing tobacco advertising, sponsorship, and promotion, as well as addressing novel tobacco products and their equivalence to traditional tobacco, establishment of smoke-free zones, packaging standards, alignment with European regulations, and scal policies.

The Council’s agenda also

encompasses stringent regulations governing tobacco advertisement placements, packaging aesthetics, and pricing strategies. While acknowledging the collaborative spirit that characterised the meeting, García reiterated the inclusive nature of the plan, which draws upon a diverse range of perspectives and insights.

In a signi cant development, the Council also resolved to establish a dedicated working group to further deliberations on healthcare matters, signalling a broader commitment to advancing public health agendas beyond the realm of tobacco control. As the Council sets its sights on a future marked by reduced smoking prevalence and improved public health outcomes, the groundwork laid by this comprehensive plan is poised to pave the way for transformative legislative strides in the ght against tobacco addiction.

Two arrested for stealing safe from Catral home

Agents of the National Police have arrested two men in Elche, aged 30 and 32, who had just committed a robbery with force in a home in the town of Catral. Inside the vehicle they carried a safe, a multitude of electronic devices and cash, among others. The two detainees, of Colombian nationality, have been placed at the disposal of the Elche Guard Court of Investigation.

During a road checkpoint in Elche, a vehicle in which two occupants were traveling was stopped, having shown erratic and nervous behavior in response to the rst questions asked in the control lter, a super cial inspection of the car was carried out, nding inside a safe.

The actors asked the occupants about the origin of said e ect, although suddenly one of those questioned got out of the vehicle and began a

lightning ight on foot that led to the chase, in the same way, by two of the police members of the group. control. After running just over 500 meters, they managed to reach and subdue this individual who resisted, attacked the o cials and even bit one of them on the hand to avoid his arrest.

In the same period of time in which this outrageous situation occurred, the other occupant also began a struggle to try to elude two other members of the unit. He also physically attacked the police o cers with the intention of not being arrested. As a result of the attacks, two of the agents were slightly injured.

The results of the investigations were immediate, managing to locate the owner of a bank card that the detainees were carrying and that did not correspond to their a liations. Indeed, said owner

and his wife had su ered a forceful robbery at his home located in Catral that same morning and had been robbed; a multitude of electronic devices, perfumes, cash and the safe that contained three watches from a prestigious luxury brand valued between 6,000 and 9,000 euros, all of them.

Once the appropriate veri cations regarding ownership had been carried out, the police o cers attached to the investigation group delivered the objects to their legitimate owners and attributed the new act to the alleged perpetrators, in this case that of robbery with force at home. The two detainees, two men, of Colombian nationality, aged 30 and 32, were placed at the disposal of the Elche Guard Court of Investigation.

Spain approves elimination of Golden Visa Scheme

In a move aimed at reshaping the dynamics of its real estate market and addressing concerns regarding potential economic pitfalls, Spain’s cabinet has greenlit measures to abolish the country’s contentious golden visa scheme. Introduced in 2013 amidst the aftermath of a housing market crash and the euro currency crisis, the scheme was designed to inject vitality into the property sector by o ering residency rights to a uent foreigners making investments in real estate.

Critics have long voiced concerns over the scheme’s adverse e ects, citing in ationary pressures and the potential for illicit funds to permeate the economy through this avenue. Responding to these mounting concerns, the government under the leadership of Pedro Sanchez pledged in October to phase out the program. “We are going

to take the necessary measures to ensure that housing is a right and not just a speculative business,” emphasised Sanchez.

According to the Minister of Housing, over 14,000 such permits were issued between 2013 and 2023, predominantly to nationals from China and Russia, with signi cant numbers also hailing from the United Kingdom, United States, Iran, and Venezuela, all drawn by the allure of owning property in the Spanish sun.

Despite the considerable uptake of the golden visa scheme, its elimination is not anticipated to exert substantial repercussions on the property market. Data from property website Idealista suggests that purchases made under the scheme accounted for less than 0.1% of the more than four million homes sold during the speci ed period.

Spain’s decision to dismantle

the golden visa scheme comes in the wake of neighbouring Portugal’s recent overhaul of its own program, which now excludes real estate investments as part of e orts to address a housing crisis gripping the nation.

The move aligns with longstanding calls from the European Commission for the termination of such visa schemes, citing security risks and underscoring the lack of genuine residency obligations for bene ciaries, as citizenship is granted with minimal requirements for physical presence within the country.

Police arrest man for alleged sexual assault in Orihuela Costa

Local Police in Orihuela Costa have taken swift action following an alleged incident of sexual assault reported in Orihuela Costa. According to police reports, officers were on patrol in the Campoamor golf area when they received a distress call passed on by the 112-emergency service regarding an incident at an adults only gambling arcade.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers were informed by the establishment’s manager that a patron had allegedly assaulted another customer. The victim explained that

while socialising with an acquaintance, the man began to encroach upon her personal space, groping her and making unwelcome advances. Despite her attempts to stop his actions and voice her discomfort, he carried on with the assault until she was able

to break free and alert staff, prompting the assailant to flee the premises.

In response to the incident, the Orihuela Local Police promptly apprehended a suspect in connection with the alleged sexual assault. The case underscores the importance of immediate

intervention and support for victims of gender-based violence. Anyone in need of assistance or support can reach out to the telephone helpline 016, which operates around the clock to provide aid to victims, their families, and those in their support networks.

Marijuana Plantation

discovered in Orihuela

The National Police of Orihuela has arrested a man as the alleged perpetrator of a crime against public health after the discovery of a marijuana plantation in a ruined construction located in a rural area very close to the urban center of this municipality.

The events occurred when on patrol in the rural area to prevent violent robberies, the agents detected a strong smell of illegal substances in the vicinity of a house in poor condition that did not appear to be inhabited, however, some facilities were found “ complete indoor plants for growing marijuana plants. These facilities had air conditioning, carbon lters, lighting spotlights for technical crops and various accessories to carry out planting work.

The Judicial Police Brigade and the Scienti c Police Brigade of the Orihuela National Police Station were immediately informed to activate the investigation and soon “clues”

were obtained about the possible perpetrators, nding clear indications of the owner who frequented the place. Shortly after, a tracking device was established that resulted in the arrest of the alleged perpetrator who did not want to give a statement regarding the facts for which he was being investigated.

The facility with one hundred and ten plants that they were growing has raised serious suspicions among the agents that the detainee is not the only one responsible for the crime against public health.

The alleged perpetrator, a 37-yearold Spanish man, had a di erent criminal record for other events. The proceedings were brought to the attention of the Orihuela Guard Court of Investigation, leaving them open to seek connections with other possible participants in the crime.

“Hugger Mugger” arrests in Vega Baja

Agents of the National Police have dismantled a traveling criminal group specialized in committing robberies with violence and romantic thefts.

The detainees committed this type of crime on elderly people, taking advantage of distractions, hugs or sexual o ers to steal the jewelry or watches they were wearing.

In total, there were four people arrested, two men and two women, of Romanian nationality, between 28 and 31 years of age, all of them with a multitude of records for similar acts, which were placed at the disposal of the Investigative Courts of Orihuela and Murcia, decreeing the imprisonment of two of the detainees, one of them being the ringleader of the plot and one of the detained women, both of whom had been two of the authors of the robbery that gave rise to the investigation.

The rst investigations began last January, when the agents learned of a robbery with violence in which the perpetrators had used the “loving embrace” technique to steal a highend watch from an elderly man.

In her complaint, the victim told the agents that while she was preparing to enter the garage of her home, a young woman approached her to the window of her vehicle and proposed to have sexual relations. The man, not knowing this woman at all and not understanding her behavior, began to get upset and immediately two more people appeared, a man and another

woman, who after grabbing his wrist began to struggle with him until they managed to snatch the watch he was wearing. .

After the theft, the three people ed aboard a vehicle, being chased by the victim through various streets until he nally lost sight of them.

With the information and characteristics provided by the victim in relation to these people, the investigators located one of the vehicles used to commit the crimes and after carrying out various surveillance and monitoring, they were rst able to identify two of the members of the family clan who They were arrested near Pilar de la Horadada.

The objects they sought to steal were always jewelry, both gold chains with their pendants, and high-end and highly valuable watches acting as a couple, with the women being the ones who got out of the vehicles to commit the criminal acts in person while the men They remained waiting inside the vehicles to facilitate a quick escape after the robbery was committed or even collaborated in case the victim became aware of the theft, not hesitating to use violence on them in order to seize the items. valuable items.

As the investigation advanced, the agents found out that the members of the family clan rented homes far from the urban area to go unnoticed, from which they

moved to nearby towns to look for potential victims, always elderly people, making reservations for the accommodations in their names. of other people who did not have a police record so as not to be detected by the police.

As for the trips, they made them in vehicles that they acquired using documentation from third parties who had no relationship with them, including names of people who had already died, changing vehicles very frequently in order to make police work more di cult. Regarding the stolen e ects, they were jewelry and watches of great value, which after stealing them, other members of the organization sold them to recipients with whom they had contact, in order not to be detected in the legal market.

The investigation has been carried out by the Specialized Crime Group of the Judicial Police Brigade of the Alicante Provincial Police Station, participating and supporting the transfer of the detainees, Citizen Security agents from the Orihuela National Police Station and the Superior Headquarters of Murcia. The National Police advises us to be wary of all those unknown people who get too close to us and who, using any pretext, grab us in a way that is too friendly, since we could be victims of a crime of theft in any of the forms known today as it is. a ectionate theft.

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The Guardia civil has arrested a man accused of trying to kill his wife in Albatera

Last Friday, the Civil Guard arrested the man accused of trying to stab his wife to death in Albatera last Wednesday.

The events occurred at 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, when the victim called 112 reporting the attack and that the perpetrator had ed. The victim had to be treated for the injuries su ered and, fortunately, she was discharged from the hospital after a few hours of admission. O cial sources con rm that the victim received injuries to the eye, neck and abdomen. Since then the Civil Guard has maintained permanent surveillance to guarantee her safety.

The Almoradí Judicial Police Team immediately began an investigation to locate the alleged perpetrator of the events who was arrested at 11 a.m. this morning, Friday, April 12, in the town of Albatera. The detainee is charged with attempted homicide.

The detainee is 41 years old and the victim is 33. They were a romantic couple and the Civil Guard con rms that it is a case of gender violence.

National Police arrest Swedish Fugitive in Torrevieja

Agents of the National Police have arrested a fugitive from Swedish justice in Torrevieja, having in force a European Arrest and Extradition Order issued by the Swedish authorities for a crime of Drug Tra cking and Money Laundering. The perpetrator, a 35-year-old Swedish man, is sentenced in his home country to a six-year prison sentence. Once the detainee procedures were completed, he was transferred to

the Central Court of Investigation of the National Court. Organized Crime Group I of the Alicante Provincial Judicial Police Brigade became aware of certain information through the International Fugitives Group belonging to the Central Organized Crime Brigade of the General Judicial Police Station. These inquiries placed a 35-year-old Swedish man in Torrevieja, who had an arrest warrant issued by his

native country. Once said man was located, the agents in the group rst traveled to the town and planned a location and arrest device. The fugitive was intercepted on a public street and his arrest was carried out as previously planned. This person already had a police record in Spain for drug tra cking. Arrests that occurred in 2023 and prior to the arrest order currently issued.

GBP

The latest GDP growth data for the UK was released this morning. It shows that the UK economy grew 0.1% in February and 0.3% in January (revised up from the 0.2% reported previously), which could indicate the UK economy is rebounding from its technical recession.

While the data aligned with forecasts, it’s worth noting that both the manufacturing and services industries reported growth that exceeded expectations. This positive performance has led some economists to speculate that the UK’s growth for the rst quarter of this year could surpass the 0.1% initially projected by the Bank of England.

The positive growth data could also give the Bank of England more exibility and time on its path towards rate cuts this year.

Rate cuts are still looking likely in the UK this year, as CPI data continues to show that in ation is slowing. The most recent UK CPI reading printed below expectation at 3.4%.

The BoE’s forecasts also show in ation dropping below 2% in the Spring before climbing again in the summer months, so growth data could impact policymakers’ decisions more than slowing in ation.

MPC members Breeden and Greene also spoke on various panel discussions this week, with Megan Greene, one of the more hawkish members of the Bank of England, touching on the possibility of rate cuts. She said in a Financial Times column published on Thursday: “In my view, rate cuts in the UK should still be a way o ”. Markets expectations for the rst rate cut have now moved from August to September and the number of quarter point cuts forecast for the year is down to two.

GBP / EUR UPDATE

EUR

Yesterday, the European Central Bank maintained its rates for the fth consecutive meeting but appeared to hint at a potential rate cut in June. The ECB President, Christine Lagarde, stated, “It would be appropriate to reduce the current level of monetary policy restriction” if in ation continues to move toward its 2% target.

She also nodded to the higher-thanexpected CPI in ation data released in the US this week, saying, “We are not assuming that what happens in the euro area will be the mirror of what happens in the United States.” Her comments followed markets pushing back their forecasts for the rst Fed interest rate cut after CPI data showed consumer prices increased by 3.5% from the previous year, ahead of the 3.4% expected.

Both the pound and the euro have weakened slightly, although this could be due to the strength of the dollar following the release of in ation data and increasing tensions in the Middle East.

Bloomberg also reported this week that Germany may avoid a recession despite economic growth declining by 0.3% in Q4 2023. Eurozone economies continued to show contraction in March, as German and French Composite PMIs both continued to print recently 50. However, if one of its strongest economies can avoid a technical recession, this could take some of the pressure o the ECB to cut rates as aggressively.

Disclaimer: This commentary does not constitute nancial advice.

Benejúzar invests in revamped pavements and tarmace in several streets

The Benejúzar City Council has made an investment of 80,049 euros to carry out several actions that have had the purpose of improving urban infrastructure and paving various parts of the town.

The Councilor for Infrastructure, José Antonio Martínez, explained that the rst of these interventions consisted of the resurfacing of Primero de Mayo Street to Miguel Hernández Street. A road that, being one of the main entrances to the urban area of Benejúzar, “has a high density of tra c and an irregular and very

deteriorated surface with cracks and potholes, had already been the cause of some minor incidents for pedestrians.” who travel through it,” Martínez indicated.

The mayor has reported that the installation of sidewalks has also been carried out along the wall of Rambla de Lo Rubes, which until now did not have this infrastructure. Likewise, Martínez has reported that “the implementation of sidewalks has been carried out in other parts of the municipality, such as Maestro Bernabé, Antonio

Sequeros, Francisco Ortuño and Jaime Rosell streets , which were a source of multiple complaints from residents. because they are impassable.”

For his part, the mayor of Benejúzar, Vicente Cases, has indicated that these actions, which have been nanced entirely through municipal funds, “respond to the intention of improving urban circulation and mobility in our municipality, at the same time eradicating the existing architectural barriers and increasing road safety for all citizens.”

Routine eye test leads to diagnosis of Macular hole

Orihuela Costa resident Pearl Whatford went into Specsavers Ópticas in La Zenia to change her glasses for more modern ones, but got more than she’d bargained for.

During the routine eye test to determine her prescription, she was shocked to discover that when she closed her left eye, she had very little vision in the right eye. Despite not noticing any deterioration of her vision, or any other symptoms, 80-year-old Mrs Whatford was later diagnosed with a macular hole, a small gap in the centre of the retina in the area responsible for central and ne-detail vision

. Following surgery to repair the hole, her vision is now good and improving every day.

Optometrist Jade Rose was performing the eye test when this issue was revealed. “The patient came into the store, with no concerns about her vision. However, during the testing process, I asked her to close her left eye and she realized that her sight was quite poor in her right eye.”

“I was shocked”, stated Mrs Whatford, “I could not see the letters or anything at all on the test through the right eye, even though I hadn’t noticed any change in my vision.”

Further tests were performed which clearly demonstrated the macular

problems, so Jade urgently referred Mrs Whatford to a specialist. She was seen the same day and received the diagnosis of a macular hole and was treated through surgery to repair the hole and replace the lens due to early stages of cataracts.

Mrs Whatford explains, “The treatment has been amazing from start to nish and I can’t thank the team at Specsavers Ópticas La Zenia and the Torrevieja hospital enough. Following the surgery, my vision is good and getting better every day. I don’t require any ongoing medication and they are not expecting any further deterioration to my vision. I am so grateful to Jade and all the team at Specsavers for their help and advice –they’ve been brilliant!

To anyone who hasn’t had their eyes tested for a while I’d say please make sure you get your eyes tested regularly, whether you need glasses or not – it is so important. The specialists at Specsavers will check the health of your eye, as well as your prescription. In my case it was so important, as if I hadn’t had a diagnosis, it could have a ected my other eye.”

Jade explains, “Macular holes are most common in women aged 60-80. In many cases of macular holes, you may notice blurred or

distorted vision such as straight lines looking wavy and you could have trouble reading small print. At later stages you may see a black patch, or notice an area of your vision is blank. However, in some cases, as we can see with Pearl, the una ected eye compensates for the other eye and patients don’t notice any changes in their vision – that’s why regular eye tests are so important.”

Specsavers Ópticas La Zenia is located in Calle Unamuno 1, Local 2 and comprehensive eye tests, using the latest equipment are free. There are stores in Javea, Calpe, Benidorm, Torrevieja, Guardamar and La Zenia on the Costa Blanca. To nd your nearest store and book an eye test, visit www.specsavers.es

Almeria voted the happiest city in Spain

Spain’s rich heritage, diverse climate, tantalizing gastronomy, and breathtaking natural landscapes have solidified its position as one of the world’s premier tourist destinations for decades. However, amid this array of attractions, one place stands out for its remarkable happiness quotient, as revealed by the latest Spain Happy Index report compiled by the tech firm Sonneil.

This comprehensive report takes into account various factors contributing to societal well-being, including housing accessibility, climate conditions, and proximity to essential communication infrastructure.

According to the Sonneil report, the title of Spain’s happiest city belongs to Almeria, nestled in the heart of Andalucía. Renowned for its balmy climate, boasting an average temperature of 17°C and just 29 rainy days per year, Almeria also excels in its proximity to vital amenities like hospitals and airports, earning an impressive score of 92.17 points.

Following Almeria closely are Alicante and Malaga, with the Canary and Balearic Islands not far behind. These locations rank high due to the favorable prospects of homeownership in coastal areas, all sharing the common allure of the sea.

On a regional scale, Andalucía

emerges as a frontrunner in terms of overall quality of life. The Spain Happy Index analysis identifies multiple cities within Andalucía boasting elevated happiness levels, with Almeria province particularly shining. Residents in locales such as Roquetas de Mar, Níjar, Carboneras, and El Ejido report a notable sense of wellbeing.

Nevertheless, the index also sheds light on areas of dissatisfaction, notably within Andalucía itself. Several towns in Almeria province, including Vélez Blanco, María, Lúcar, and Alcóntar, register as less content according to the report’s findings.

Care and cognitive stimulation workshops organised

The Family Department of the Orihuela City Council, in collaboration with the Miguel Hernández Association of Relatives of Patients with Alzheimer’s (AFA), has presented the workshop on “Care and Cognitive Stimulation: for a full family life” that will take place at the Museum Diocesan of Sacred Art on April 19 and May 16.

The councilor for Family, Mari Carmen Portugal, has expressed that “the workshops are aimed at elderly people in the municipality and their families.” In this sense, she explained that “the objective is to promote the comprehensive

well-being of our elderly, as well as promote and stimulate social and family support.”

From AFA Miguel Hernández , David Chacón , social worker of the association, has been in charge of explaining how these free entry workshops will be developed. Firstly, the Caregiver Workshop will be held on Friday, April 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In this activity, social issues related to the day center or the types of dementias that exist and their phases will be discussed. Likewise, the center’s psychologist, Ignacio Arenas, will give a talk on the personal selfcare of the user, as well as that of

the family member or caregiver.

Meanwhile, the second workshop on Cognitive Stimulation will be held on Thursday, May 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. On this day, activities will be proposed that will teach strategies to the family members and users themselves “to provide and slow down the cognitive deterioration that is being lost due to the age factor,” says Chacón.

To register for these workshops you can go to the 2nd oor of the PROP in Orihuela, contact by phone 966 07 61 62 or by sending an email to familia@orihuela.es .

ASAJA Alicante defends Mediterranean agriculture in Brussels

ASAJA Alicante was in Brussels last week to attend a series of meetings organized by the Generalitat Valenciana to defend the agriculture of the Valencian Community and make its needs known to Europe.

Throughout this trip, the Valencian delegation held di erent meetings with representatives of the European Parliament, the Committee of the Regions and the Commission. Likewise, together with the rest of the agricultural organizations of the Valencian Community, it has participated in the event “Cultivating the future: challenges and solutions for a European regional agriculture”, where an agreed position document has been presented, which has the full support of the Generalitat.

For ASAJA Alicante , the great challenge of the next European mandate is to improve the income of farmers,” says its technical secretary, Ramón Espinosa, who has attended together with Roque Bru, from the association’s board of directors and also president of Riegos de Levante. .

In the province of Alicante, there are 15 crops that represent 90% of our agricultural income and our main activity is fruits and vegetables, precisely the foods that make up the shopping basket. “We understand that in Brussels they are not fully represented since there is constant talk about continental agriculture, but Mediterranean agriculture, the

great pantry, the orchard of Europe, we feel is the great forgotten part of European policies,” says ASAJA Alicante.

Indeed, we are facing a situation of structural crisis in recent years, with progressive declines in agricultural income, zero growth, progressive abandonment of useful agricultural land and the lack of generational change. The basis of all these problems is the lack of pro tability of agricultural operations and production, both agricultural and livestock. At ASAJA Alicante we always say that there are three main problems that penalize us: one is the problem of water, another is low agricultural prices combined with high production costs and the third problem is precisely Brussels. “It is unfortunate, but it is so, because it is an institution that in theory is established to give us solutions and help us improve agricultural income and, however, it is perceived by farmers and ranchers as an obstacle.”

Therefore, the great challenge for the coming years is to improve farmers’ income, gain competitiveness and pro tability. In this regard, we have had the opportunity to present to the European Parliament some measures that we propose:

Measures proposed by ASAJA Alicante

1. A Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) that is more market-oriented,

who has to reward production is the market, which addresses regulations where it is more transparent and thus avoids unfair practices.

2. Establish a Food Chain Law in Europe, with a clause that expressly establishes that it cannot be sold below production costs.

3. Sustainable agriculture requires respect for the environment, society and the economy, the problem is that the policies that are being carried out make this last vertex the great forgotten one. There is a clear environmental supremacy over primary production, which represents an excessive extra cost for farmers that is di cult to apply in their dayto-day activities. Therefore, we ask for a balance, and that environmental protection is not at odds with the pro tability of the agricultural sector.

4. Restrict trade agreements with third countries, especially with those that compete directly with us, as well as modify existing ones and incorporate mirror clauses. Farmers should note that the principle of community preference is carried out.

5. Reduce certain production costs by reducing bureaucracy through a radical change in the CAP, elimination of the digital agricultural exploitation notebook (CUE) and modi cation in regulations on active materials that slow down and prevent the application of phytosanitary products that end up being expensive and

they don’t work.

6. Regarding pests, we ask for a homogeneous surveillance plan at ports of entry. Not only do they give us unfair competition, but they also bring us pests, some very harmful to Alicante such as Xylella and cotonet, which have caused disastrous damage in our province, putting our farms at risk and driving abandonment.

7. Support measures incorporated into a strategic plan to incorporate young people.

Finally, ASAJA Alicante positively values this initiative launched by the Consell and hopes that these meetings will be more frequent in order to be able to bring our requirements closer to those who make the decisions in Brussels. Likewise, it encourages the Consell to lead an agrarian lobby in the Valencian Community in the European Union that considers our primary sector as essential for the whole of European society.

VISIT THE AMAZING HOUSE OF SHELLS IN ROJALES

This unique and totally fascinating place will dazzle you with the 700,000 shells that adorn its walls. Located in the pretty village of Rojales next to the famous Rodeo Caves, the house is full of small details that make its charm so special. For almost 20 years, the owner Manuel collected various types of shells during his walks along the beaches of the Costa Blanca, placing them on the facade of his house, in addition to making sculptures and all kinds

of decorative artefacts to decorate the home. Currently, the house belongs to his son, José Manuel, who has kindly opened his doors to the public so that everyone can appreciate and enjoy this extravagant art. Opening times are 10am to 3pm every day, and entrance is 5€ per person. Parking can be found along Carrer Vilatona, 03170 Rojales, Alicante.

After your visit to the house of shells, we highly recommend

taking a stroll around the Cuevas del Rodeo, situated just round the corner. They are a traditional complex of houses which were excavated in the rock between the 18th and 20th centuries. Today, they are used as beautiful cave workshops for local artists and craftsmen.

More fascinating places to discover on the Costa Blanca can be found on the website www.costablancascene.com

Five free tickets to give away for Summer Nights in the Park Music Festival

The rst of the Summer Nights

In The Park Music Festivals will be held on Saturday 11th May and will be supporting Rock Against Cancer. The festival will be held at The Bar Guardamar Park, Rincon La Luna, Guardamar.

Costa Blanca Events will be hosting the rst of these fantastic festivals on May 11th and are well used to hosting large events like these.

The festival will be an allseated a air and will kick o at 5pm, however, the gates will open from 4.30pm. Throughout the evening you will be treated to three great acts: Blues Sisters show who bring a humorous and interesting twist on the famed Blues Brothers. Two solo female acts have teamed up, Rebecca Holt and Cherry K, to bring you something new to this well-loved show. Then we have the Midnight Riders Duo,

from the well-known Midnight Riders band performing a tribute to Bon Jovi, and lastly, but most certainly not least, the incredibly popular local band The Desperados - Eagles Tribute band for the nale.

The event will be great fun with lots of fabulous music and of course, loads of dancing.

There will be some delicious food available and there will also be free parking. The event will be disabled friendly.

VIP tickets have nearly sold out.

If you would like a bus service, go to www.costablanca.events where you can register for this.

There are also some pitches available for motorhomes or caravans (not tents).

Rock Against Cancer will be there showcasing their brandnew logo and will have lots of goodies for sale in aid of the charity.

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This Week´s Movie Picks

21 Jump Street

Saturday 20th April – ITV2, 10.00 pm

In 2005, Schmidt and Jenko are high school students, one an honor roll geek, the other a cool, athletic underachiever. By 2012, they are rookie cops, paired together, on bike patrol yearning to make arrests. After a screw up, they’re sent undercover back to high school to nd the source of a dangerous synthetic drug. They mix up their names, and Schmidt gets the no-brainer classes where he auditions for Peter Pan and falls in love with Wendy; Jenko gets AP classes where he falls in with high-achieving dweebs. This second chance at high school gives Schmidt delusions of grandeur, which threaten the operation. Can they sort out their relationship as they stumble onto the bad guys?

Star Trek Beyond

Sunday 21st April – ITV2, 7.25 pm

After stopping o at Starbase Yorktown, a remote outpost on the fringes of Federation space, the USS Enterprise, halfway into their ve-year mission, is destroyed by an unstoppable wave of unknown aliens. With the crew stranded on an unknown planet and with no apparent means of rescue, they nd themselves ghting against a ruthless enemy with a well-earned hatred of the Federation and everything it stands for. Only a rebellious alien warrior can help them reunite and leave the planet to stop this deadly menace from beginning a possible galactic war

Tuesday 16th April

Wednesday 17th April

Rojales Pantomime Group

The Rojales Pantomime Group have made the rst of four charitable donations from the proceeds of their 2023 Pantomime, “Snow White and the Seven Christmas Elves”. The Torrevieja Alzheimer´s Association were the grateful recipients of a generous €2000. Dee Braiden, the director of the show and John Fagg, the Chairman of the Pantomime Group (pictured) handed over the donation that was accepted by the President of the AFA Alzheimer´s Association.

Preparations have already begun for this year´s Christmas Pantomime, Dick Whittington. Auditions have taken place resulting in a full cast for the show that will be performed at the Cardenal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio on the 5th, 6th and 7th December. Further details to follow later in the year.

In addition to rehearsals, we

meet on a regular basis for a range of social events. Although we have made a positive start, the group are still looking for volunteers to help with props, scenery, backstage etc.

If you think you may be able to help or would just like to join this friendly, sociable group, contact Alison, the director of this year´s panto at: dw2024rojalespanto@gmail. com

New Rock Choir, Let´s Rock!

Quesada’s new rock choir, Let’s Rock, held its rst concert at Silverstone’s Bar and Restaurant in Montebello last month.

Originally the event was planned for a small group of family and friends, but word obviously spread and over 75 people came along creating a lively and supportive atmosphere.

With a fantastic programme of 13 rock and pop songs from the 60s to the 80s, Let’s Rock delighted the audience with great harmonies and enthusiasm. Classics included numbers by Queen, Rainbow, The Beatles and Elvis Presley.

Let’s Rock’s Musical

Director, Sarah Bundy was keen to start her own rock choir having previously been a member of several singing groups and choirs in Spain. Since November 2023, Sarah has gathered a group of 30 talented singers to help her achieve her aim of forming a rock choir with a di erence.

Let’s Rock now looks forward to building upon its early success. If any fundraisers are looking for free performers to help raise money for local charities, Let’s Rock would love to hear from you. Contact via (kateconnor4414@ aol.com)

Thursday 18th April

Friday 19th April

Saturday 20th April

Monday 22nd April

James Martin’s Great

James Martin’s Saturday Morning

Katie Piper’s Breakfast

Gardens

Emmerdale

For the Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond 21:30 Changing Ends 22:00 Glitter: The

Technology

If you have a question or problem with any household technology needing my help or want to join the Technology Help Group please email Brian at cbtechnology.help@ gmail.com.

As a group member, you would have access to the group website which contains previous session notes, handouts and access to previous Costa Blanca People published articles.

Scan the QR code for a reminder of what the Costa Blanca Technology Help Group o ers.

Meetings at Dilly’s Bar, Av. Castuera, 3, 03184 El Chaparral, Alicante.

Group meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:00 to 12:00. The Next meeting is on Wednesday 8th May 2024. You are welcome to attend.

“l am in a rural area where there are no internet providers. What can I do to get online”?

There are a few options. If you have a good mobile telephone signal

Your tech questions answered by Brian Hoile of the Costa Blanca Technology Help Group, helping over 320 members with their PCs , smartphones and more. Group members can attend meetings in person or online using Zoom or Teams.

in your property you could use your telephone as a Wi-Fi hotspot. It could be expensive if you need unlimited internet access. You may also be able to obtain a portable pocket hotspot dongle that creates WiFi access using a SIM card for data only. Again if you use a lot of data it could be expensive.

Satellite internet is also available. For instance, ‘Starlink’ provide you with a dish, stand, cabling, and router. You just plug it in, point it to the sky and you’re connected. Connection to the satellite is automatic as it is self-seeking. It’s not cheap, costing around €450 for the equipment and €49 per month but it provides good internet download speeds.

“I need access to the same contacts and calendar on several devices. What do I need to do”?

The best place for your contacts is with Google Contacts

If you login to your Google account on all your devices (phones, tablet and computer) and you have your contacts saved to Google they will be available on all devices.

Even if you used some other computer your contacts are available once you login to your Google account.

“How do I prevent my bank account from being hacked”?

Calls? Be on the alert. Banks will never ask you to make or sign a transaction that you wouldn’t want to initiate. Neither will they call you conveying a sense of urgency or asking you for personal codes, passwords, etc.

• Only download applications from your store. If you receive an SMS inviting you to download an application, ignore it. The only reliable source for downloading apps is your App Store or Play Store

Beware of SMS that contains links. Although the issuer of the message may appear to be trustworthy, look closely at the URL and don’t click or provide sensitive information on the destination page.

Keep your data under lock and key. Don’t divulge passwords, keys, codes or personal or nancial data such as your card details.

• If you are unsure about the security of your accounts, contact your bank.

Brian Hoile Technology Help Group

Join the Group by searching Facebook for “Costa Blanca Technology Help Group” Send your questions to cbtechnology.help@gmail.com

Military meeting success

The band of civilian’s, Ex-RAF, Ex-Army, Ex- Merchant Navy, ExMariner’s and of course Ex-Royal Navy and their brothers in armsin-arms Ex-Royal Marines, all collectively known as Shipmates (S/M’s) of the Royal Naval Association Torrevieja Branch (RNATB) enjoyed another fun packed meeting which took place at the Lakeview Bar & Restaurant, in Quesada.

Some 50% of the total 120 members were in attendance to enjoy the banter and frivolity along with some of the formalities were able to congratulate S/M’s Joan Ward and Rick Ward with a humungous round of applause when they each had their photos taken with the RNATB Chairman while receiving their individual Certi cates for 15 years’ service as a member of the RNATB.

The S/M’s had voted in a new Branch Social Secretary, S/M Lenny Manning at the recent AGM and he

also received an enormous round of applause when he had his photo taken receiving his Social Secretary Badge from the RNATB Chairman.

The recently appointed Ra e Assistant, S/M Kim Heming eld had a colossal round of applause when she had her photo taken receiving her Badge from the RNATB Chairman.

The Branch Schoolie, S/M Graham Shelton also received his Badge with a joint role of Schoolie and Assistant Rum Bosun with a well deserved and received rapturous round of applause, while also having his photo taken with the RNATB Chairman.

The S/M’s were especially enthralled to acknowledge with an elated round of applause when the two new members (S/M’s) Ken Nobes and Amanda Clancy each had their photos taken receiving their Membership Booklet, Card and Badge from the RNATB Chairman. S/M Tony Jenkins gave an amusing synopsis of his time in the mob (RN).

This month’s toast at the routine Tot Time, which is where the Branch provides a ‘tipple’ to the S/M’s as in the traditional way the RN used to do ‘in days gone by’ and called ‘upspirits’; was as usual, predictably well received and enabled the S/M’s to toast St Georges Day and all the S/M’s with a birthday over the next month.

The Branch Schoolie, S/M Graham Shelton, once again rose to the challenge of entertainingly further educated the members of the branch with more of RN Vernacular, commonly known as ‘Jack Speak’ which this month was on watches and bell’s, which in civilian terms means working shift patterns and knowing what time it is.

The nale was once again the enormously exciting Ra e, which always send shipmates home in high spirits and enthusiasm for the next social event.

Torrevieja u3a year off to a good start

The latest Torrevieja U3A Walking/Hiking Group adventure took them to the mountains of Elche via the Aspe waterfalls. The group walked up the hill past the magnificent waterfall and along the boardwalk before heading off to see the sculptures carved in the rock. El Cau de Elche is an open air museum carved in the rock by Mariano Ros over many years. A 13k walk over a few hours with a picnic stop at the carvings before setting off down hill back to the start.

The ramblers group met at Restaurante Asador Casa Paco in Rojales and then took on a 13k ramble. The route was half tarmac and half gravel and dirt paths. They started walking from along the roads down towards the Rio Seguro. Then along the river towards the sea. We almost

reached the sea on the opposite bank to Guardamar but then followed the irrigation ditches along the quiet road back to the starting point at the restaurant. 30 association members took part on a warm but overcast morning.

The first get together of the new Canasta Group was held at the lovely La Laguna Hotel in Quesada. 8 members attended including Barbra, the group leader. Set up as two tables of four with, thankfully, an experienced Canasta player on each table. Barbra was very organised and had printed out several copies of the rules and quite different scoring system. There was a lot of laughter and nearly as much guessing by the ‘newbies’ and everyone had a very enjoyable couple of hours.

The first meeting of the new

Easy Jive and dance group took place at their new venue, the CMO Building in Torrevieja. It’s a great space for dancing with Maxine, the group leader, in the centre of the circle so that everyone could follow the dance moves in easy stages before trying out the steps to music. A very sociable activity, as everyone gets to dance with everyone else, lots of different abilities and all doing very well. It was so well attended, 18 people in total, that Maxine has offered to run the group fortnightly if the May meeting proves as popular.

Fuller details of all the above plus all the other activities that are available to members can be found on torreviejau3a.org. There is also information on how, for a nominal sum, anyone can join the association and take advantage of the many activities

Vueling introduces bizum payment method

Spanish budget airline Vueling has recently integrated Bizum as a payment option for ticket purchases on both its website and mobile app.

Owned by the IAG group, Vueling con rmed that the system has been operational since March. To utilize Bizum for payment, users simply need to have previously activated the service with their bank.

Explaining the process, the airline noted, “Upon accessing the Vueling website, customers select Bizum as their payment method, input their phone number linked to the service, and validate the purchase through their banking application following provided instructions.” Vueling ranks as the second-largest airline at Malaga Airport based on passenger volume.

Carolyn Prowse, a spokesperson for Vueling, stated, “This initiative enriches the customer shopping journey and signi es a progression in our digital transformation by o ering value-added services. As a digitally

native company, our objective is to enhance our customers’ experience continually and adapt to their evolving needs.”

With 26 million users, Bizum is a collaborative endeavor among Spanish banks within their digital innovation initiatives, broadening service o erings to customers. They highlighted, “The collective involvement of participating entities already accounts for over 99% market share, and Bizum continues to expand by integrating new users, use cases, and markets.”

Vueling, marking its 20th anniversary, emphasized a culture of ongoing innovation and noted e-commerce as one of Bizum’s rapidly growing sectors. “In 2023 alone, Bizumers conducted over 30 million online transactions, doubling the total from 2022 and surpassing half of all transactions since the introduction of this use case in 2020. The transaction volume associated with these purchases exceeded 1.65 billion euros,” the airline revealed.

Marcos Automotive bets on Modrive brand

Marcos Automoción , the largest group of dealerships in our country, is in continuous expansion and promotion of new projects, for which it has a machinery of qualified departments and teams that places it as a leader in the sector. One of the areas responsible for this task is Marketing, which has doubled personnel and resources in the last three years, also a period of great growth for Marcos Automoción, coinciding with the change of its corporate image, said Nacho Juan, Marketing Director. and Business Development at Marcos Automotive.

From this department they have the mission of creating and directing strategies that position, consolidate and

give visibility to the group present throughout the province of Alicante, Valencia, Murcia, Madrid, Toledo and Almería.

With a commitment to always offer maximum excellence in its vehicles and services, Marcos Automoción expands its presence, adapts and reinvents itself, as has happened with the launch of Modrive, its brand of rereleased vehicles.

“We gave our old Marcos Ocasión a complete turnaround with a change in the corporate image, now it is Modrive and it refers to our origins and where we want to promote that relaunched brand, opening stores throughout the territory, making a leap at the national level by making grow that

brand and be a reference in the used market,” says the director of Marketing and Business Development at Marcos Automoción.

There are several marketing techniques and tools that are used to enter other markets, improve business and customer experience. An example, those linked to values such as sport where we can see important sponsorships for teams such as Orihuela CF, Levante UD or the Spanish National Team. At Marcos Automoción they are also betting heavily on corporate social responsibility actions. “We are a large company and we feel like helping those who need it,” said Nacho Juan, who remembers cases such as the DANA that Vega Baja suffered in September 2019, “where our general director Francisco Marcos helped in everything.” as much as possible in their land. We also turned to the Ukrainian people when the war broke out and, now, we have been linked to the Levante Foundation for two years, which does incredible social work with the inclusion of people with disabilities through sport.” In this sense, Nacho Juan has revealed that Marcos Automoción is working on creating his own foundation.

RENFE looking to recruit 650 new workers

Renfe is actively seeking to fill 650 positions for sales and office personnel.

These openings complement those previously announced by the national rail operator for train drivers, along with an additional 40 positions earmarked for maintenance staff from the dual vocational training program.

In total, Renfe plans to onboard 1,361 new employees this year. The company has initiated the registration process for

330 sales entry positions to rejuvenate its staff interacting directly with the public. Furthermore, recruitment for 320 new office staff members is set to commence on April 30th.

For the first time, Renfe’s entrance exams will include assessments tailored to gauge candidates’ customer service aptitude.

Additionally, there are 40 specialized vacancies available in railway

maintenance, a discipline taught within the dual vocational training program.

These job openings supplement the 600 positions announced on March 15th for entrylevel train drivers for both national and international rail services, as well as the 71 vacancies disclosed in February for professional military personnel within the last decade of their long-term contracts or in reserve status.

Former American footballer OJ Simpson has passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer. The actor and former murder suspect died in the presence of his family at his residence in Las Vegas on Wednesday evening. His family shared a post on his o cial account, stating, “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, lost his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this period of transition, the family kindly requests privacy and understanding.” Simpson rose to infamy in America following his involvement in the 1994 murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman. Although acquitted in a highly publicized trial, he was later found liable in civil court.

The Hotel Algorfa Bakery and Convenience Store is becoming a more popular choice of supermarket. The freshly baked bread, pies, pastries and cakes is popular with the community as it brings a taste of home to the area. From Cornish Pasties, Tiger Loaves, Pork Pies and Bakewell Tarts, the bakery boasts a wide variety of British baked goods. Lee Baldwin, former baker of Baldwins Bakery in La Marquesa Golf, brought his talents to Hotel Algorfa when he joined the team as the in house baker. The restaurant uses all of the bakery stock within its menu, to include the toast with your breakfast, the pies served with hand-cut chips, the burger buns and of course the desserts! The Patisserie Chef who works the breakfast shifts, Elisa Vilches, contributes to the baking with her infamous Baileys™ cheesecakes, homemade co ee biscuits and cakes that can be purchased from the bar if you’re quick enough! The store stocks all your day to day essentials, including the British brands we cannot live without and the prices are competitive with all the large supermarkets, and proudly we are cheaper on most products! Lee works

After enduring months of delays, James Corden has received the green light to demolish his 1960s Oxfordshire residence. The TV host, who returned to the UK with his wife Julia Carey last year, intends to replace the property with a £8 million six-bedroom megamansion featuring a pool and spa. Despite previous objections from the local council and English Heritage, James, who recently wrapped up his US chat show The Late Late Show and returned to London with his family, is now moving forward with his plans. In January, experts cautioned that the vicinity was abundant with Roman and prehistoric artifacts, prompting a need for archaeological exploration to ascertain the existence of any ancient settlements beneath Corden’s Templecombe House. To embark on the ambitious construction project, James must adhere to numerous regulations aimed at protecting local wildlife and trees.

The council previously approved the plans, with the note that a number of conditions would have to be met.

Plans for the application show that the vast project will mean the excavation of 4,977 cubic metres of soil - the equivalent of two Olympicsized swimming pools.

Friends told MailOnline, she has branded the retired World Champion ‘one of the funniest people’ she’s ever met - and that the pair have grown ‘incredibly close’ ahead of taking the next big step by plotting a Summer getaway.

A source revealed: ‘Anyone who knows Ricky knows how funny and entertaining he can be. But Claire had no idea until she met him on Dancing on Ice, and that’s what really attracted her to him initially.... He constantly had her in hysterics and they grew closer and closer after that...

‘Things have become serious quite quickly and they are just really enjoying each other’s company and seeing how things develop from here...

Sheridan’s Smith problem-plagued West End musical, Opening Night, has been cancelled two months early after it was blasted by critics and audience members. The show will now end its run at the Gielgud Theatre in London on Saturday May 18, two months earlier than originally planned on July 27as producers blamed a ‘challenging nancial landscape’ for the shock decision.

Announcing the news on Thursday, the production team said that the

play ‘may not have had the life we had hoped for’.

Ex-Page Three model Samantha Fox

assaulted her Norwegian wife after a drunken bust-up on a British Airways ight from Heathrow to Munich and forced it to abandon take-o , a court has been told.

The glamour model and popstar, 57, threatened a police o cer when she was arrested and spent a night in a prison cell after the incident onboard the plane.

She appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court today charged with being drunk on a plane and assaulting Norwegian Linda Olsen, 47, on December 3 2023.

in the store Monday-Saturday excluding Wednesdays from 9am-1pm. Anytime around this, all members of the team are able to open and serve in the store so please do not hesitate to ask.

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Quiron Torrevieja offers heated terrace to Premium Health Card Holders

The Quirónsalud Torrevieja hospital expands the space of its Premium Lounge with the aim of o ering a more personalised, preferential, and exclusive treatment to international patients of its Health Premium Card.

The new Premium Terrace is a large and bright glazed space with all the maximum amenities and comfort to enjoy a quiet environment while patients are in the hospital. This new space, fully air-conditioned to preserve its temperature in winter and summer, has an area for co ee, drinks, and healthy snacks, as well as a rest area designed for relaxation and rest during waits. This space also has a coworking area equipped with WiFi, plugs and furniture for work and enjoyment with electronic devices in comfort.

Advantages of the Health Premium Card

Users of the Health Premium Card have a personal health advisor, priority access for medical appointments, a plan adapted to achieve personalised health goals that includes a check-up to know

the initial condition of the patient, as well as an exclusive Premium Lounge within the hospital where they can carry out all the procedures related to their health.

In addition, the Quirónsalud Torrevieja hospital provides you with a team of free interpretation and translation of English, German, French, Dutch, Flemish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Russian, among other languages, trained in the medical terminology and cultural approaches of international patients.

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Premium Card users are:

An initial check-up.

Priority access to appointments.

Three free-choice consultations with specialists.

Six ambulance transfers.

Fourteen nursing cures at home.

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Tests for the detection of major diseases.

10% discount on private treatments.

Quirónsalud Torrevieja, an international reference hospital on the Costa Blanca

Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja is an international hospital of excellence, with a team of highly quali ed professionals and state-of-the-art technology. It o ers a multitude of medical specialties, making it a prestigious multidisciplinary centre both in the eld of oncology and in the rest of the medical and surgical specialties. It is the private hospital with the most cutting-edge technology in the Valencian Community. In its more than twenty years of experience, more than 400 people work daily to care for its patients. Due to its location, located in the city of Torrevieja, it is a benchmark for health tourism and for foreign citizens looking for their new residence on the Costa Blanca.

International Admission

The hospital has its own international admissions department, whose sole task is to process authorisations with national and international companies. All authorisation formalities are carried out on a daily basis with national and

international insurance companies directly and immediately. The patient does not have to worry about these procedures, this department is exclusively in charge.

International Inpatient Ward

The hospital has an international inpatient ward created to ensure the maximum convenience, comfort, and well-being of the international patient. The patient feels at home throughout the stay and does not perceive the cultural di erences that may arise with their idiosyncrasies. All rooms are single and spacious to ensure the comfort of the patient and companion. The healthcare sta is uent in multiple languages and attends to the international patient as uently as possible.

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What is microneedling...

Everything you need to know !

In this day and age of social media sharing having a facial is as common as #OOTD (out t of the day) so there is a good chance you have heard of microneedling.

This minimally invasive procedure which involves inserting short sterile needles into the skin that help reduce the appearance of ne lines, wrinkles, acne scars, pigmentation and some stretch marks.

This idea may sound scary but in reality there is nothing to be afraid of, here is a breakdown of the treatment... The needles range from 0.5 - 2.5 millimetres which rotate over the skin using a pen like device which creates

tiny wounds in the stratum corneum (the most top layer of skin) to reach the epidermis and the dermis . These tiny controlled injuries are used to promote new collagen formation which in turn helps skin remain tighter and rmer as we age.

Beni ts of microneedling

• improves skin texture

• reduce ne lines & wrinkles

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• improves pigmentation marks.

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away on its own. Results are seen over the next 4-6 weeks as the skin needs time to turnover.

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Does microneedling hurt?

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Quiron Salud incorporate a new team specialised in advanced ophthalmology

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Quironsalud Elche and Quirónsalud Gran Alacant reinforce their Ophthalmology service with the incorporation of a new team of ophthalmologists led by Dr. Cristian Fernández , in their commitment to o ering comprehensive, quality and cutting-edge care for the visual health care of their patients. patients.

Dr. Cristian Fernández, a reference in the province of Alicante in the treatment of ocular pathologies, has more than sixteen years of experience during which he has participated in fteen medical research projects and is the author of more than 25 publications in books and scienti c journals.

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People still do not put on their seatbelt whilst travelling

During the seven days that the campaign has lasted, more than 400,000 vehicles have been checked and 5,841 people have been detected traveling without any safety device.

76% of the people who were not wearing a seat belt or CRS did so on conventional roads, the most dangerous and where going o the road is the most frequent accident.

317 minors with a height equal to or less than 135 cm were traveling without the appropriate CRS or using it incorrectly.

Seat belts and child restraint systems are among the most e ective measures to protect occupants of motor vehicles. So far this year, of the 130 deaths for whom it is known whether or not they were using a safety device, 40 of them were not wearing it at the time of the accident (33%). This fact is re ected in the latest surveillance campaign on the use of seat belts and CRS that the General Directorate of Tra c carried out between March 11 and 17.

In these seven days, a total of 416,926 vehicles have been checked, including passenger cars, taxis, goods vehicles and buses, 4% more than the vehicles checked in the previous campaign and to which 5,841 complaints have been made to drivers and passengers for not doing so. use of the regulatory retention system.

It is important to highlight that 76% of all complaints were led on conventional roads, a worrying fact if we take into account that these roads continue to be the most dangerous as they are where the greatest number of fatalities are recorded and where it is advisable, even more, to take extreme measures. the precautions.

During the seven days that the campaign has lasted, more than 400,000 vehicles have been checked and 5,841 people have been detected traveling without any safety device. 76% of the people who were not wearing a seat belt or CRS did so on conventional roads, the most dangerous and where going o the road is the most frequent accident.

317 minors with a height equal to or less than 135 cm were traveling without the appropriate CRS or using it incorrectly.

Seat belts and child restraint systems are among the most e ective measures to protect occupants of motor vehicles. So far this year, of the 130 deaths for whom it is known whether or not they were using a safety device, 40 of them were not wearing it at the time of the accident (33%). This fact is re ected in the latest surveillance campaign on the use of seat belts and CRS that the General Directorate of Tra c carried out between March 11 and 17.

In these seven days, a total of 416,926 vehicles have been checked, including passenger cars, taxis, goods vehicles and buses, 4% more than the vehicles checked in the previous campaign and to which 5,841 complaints have been made to drivers and passengers for not doing so. use of the regulatory retention system.

It is important to highlight that 76% of all complaints were led on conventional roads, a worrying fact if we take into account that these roads continue to be the most dangerous as they are where the greatest number of fatalities are recorded and where it is advisable, even more, to take extreme measures.

Speci cally, 5,524 adults have been sanctioned for not using a seat belt, a gure that has increased slightly compared to the previous edition of this campaign and which means that 3,043 drivers, 1,270 front seat passengers and 1,211 of the rear passengers were not properly protected in their vehicles in case they had su ered a tra c accident.

It has been proven that the seat belt, in addition to reducing the risk of dying in a tra c accident by 50%, protects against being thrown out of the passenger compartment, as well as impacting the windshield. In urban areas, the possibility of

being seriously injured or killed is 5 times less if you wear a seat belt.

Regarding child restraint systems, mandatory for minors with a height equal to or less than 135 cm, the agents detected 317 who were traveling without using this safety device or doing so incorrectly, 245 in the seats rear and 72 in the front.

For children, the use of child restraint systems is even more important as data shows that nine out of ten serious or fatal

child injuries would have been prevented if mandatory restraint systems had been used. Furthermore, in the event of a tra c accident, injuries are reduced by up to 75% with proper use of them.

To try to avoid this type of behavior, the Tra c and Road Safety Law raised the points lost for not using the appropriate child restraint system or not doing it in the correct way to 4 in 2022, in the same way as was done with the not using a seat belt.

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Chelsea’s nancial woes have been starkly revealed, with the club recording the most signi cant operating loss in Premier League history last season. Their staggering operating de cit amounted to £249 million, nearly £100 million higher than their closest competitor, Leicester City, who reported a £152 million loss.

Furthermore, Chelsea boasted the most valuable squad, valued at £1.117 billion, and the secondhighest wage bill in the league at £404 million, trailing only behind Manchester City. In an e ort to comply with the Premier League’s pro t and sustainability regulations, Chelsea sold a hotel to BlueCo, the consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake who acquired the club in May 2022, for £76.3 million.

Despite hefty expenditures of £745 million on player acquisitions, Chelsea only managed to recoup £203 million through player sales. These nancial challenges underscore the club’s precarious nancial position amidst growing scrutiny and pressure to balance their books.

Tiger Woods’ left-handed shot at The Masters violates golf rules

On the opening day of The Masters, Tiger Woods showcased a strong start, securing a birdie on the rst hole despite his 48 years of age. However, his momentum took a hit on the second hole when he faced a challenging scenario next to a tree. Unable to execute his usual shot, Woods opted for a left-handed

stance with his club inverted. Remarkably, he managed to maneuver the ball back onto the fairway, ultimately saving par for the hole. Despite encountering hurdles, Woods remained steady through 16 holes, concluding the day at one-over-par (+1).

Formula 1 calendar for 2025 unveiled

The Formula 1 calendar for the 2025 season has been unveiled, featuring a notable emphasis on North America with ve races, including three in the United States. This landmark season marks the 75th anniversary of competition in the pinnacle of motorsport worldwide, encompassing a total of 24 Grands Prix.

Commencing on March 14-16 in Australia, the season’s nale will culminate with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 5-7, 2025. Spanning four continents, the calendar excludes only Africa. Notable venues on the F1 calendar include Miami, Austin, and Las

Vegas in the United States, along with Canada’s Montreal and Mexico City.

Miami will host the season’s sixth race from May 2 to 4, followed by the Austin Grand Prix on October 17 to 19, and concluding with the Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 20 to 22. The Montreal Grand Prix at the Gilles Villeneuve Street circuit will take place from June 13 to 15, while the Mexico City Grand Prix is scheduled for October 24 to 26.

A traditional summer break will occur in August, halting the season for three weeks between the Hungarian and Dutch Grands Prix.

Transitioning to the second day, Woods maintained his composure and consistency. Though he brie y reclaimed an even score with an early birdie, his position uctuated, resulting in him concluding the day once again at oneover-par through two rounds.

On Tuesday the 9th of April we made the second visit of the year to the mighty Embalse De Argos in the Murcia region. We were as usual having two consecutive days shing with all of us dotted around the match point. This consists of a steep wooded penninsular and can hold around 20 anglers at a push. One side of this area is South facing so you get a sunny side and a cold side. Upon our arrival the temperature was around 10 degrees but a biting chilly wind made it feel much cooler especially on the cold side.

Winner from the end peg on the warm side was Richard Smith. Richard shed a cage feeder with maggots and clocked up a magni cent early season weight of 51kg.

In second place was myself Ian Brown from peg 5 on the sunny side with

20.02kg. I shed the method feeder at about 50m with maggots or wafter.

In third place was Bob Robinson from peg 3. Bob shed the feeder or method with corn and caught late on to weigh 17.17kg.

The cold side did not shed very well and Barry Smith took the honours on this side with a top weight of 10.92kg. We stayed the night with ten of us stopping at a nearby country house in Ceghin with scenes reminiscent of The Waltons. Rods N Reels.

The following day we return to do battle this time with 15 anglers , one more than the previous day. The wind had dropped but this had resulted in an outside temperature of 4 degrees and at the draw no one wanted to draw the cold side.

Winner on the day was once again Richard Smith. This time he was drawn on the cold side and used similar feeder tactics with maggots to weigh 23.80kg.

In second place was Graham Patterson from peg 4 on the sunny side. Graham shed the cage feeder with corn and caught carp steady all day and weighed 22.42kg. He must have thought it was his birthday but that was the day after.

In third place from the cold side was the Burnley bullet, Barry Smith. Barry shed the slow sinker or feeder again with maggots for 19.50kg. The other section winner was Alan Smith who weighed 14.28kg from peg 5.

Despite the weather this was once again a great trip and we will do it all again next month.

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Citreon C3 2019, Automatic, Petrol, 53,000kms, Hatchback/Saloon,1.2L. ABS, PAS, Central locking, Radio, USB, Climate control, Bluetooth, Electric Windows, Multifunctional steering wheel. 14,995€

Nissan Note 2014, Manual, Petrol, 108,512 kms, Hatchback/Saloon, 1.2L, ABS, PAS, Central locking, A/C, Radio/CD, AUX, Bluetooth, Multifunctional steering wheel, Navigation. 8,995€

Kia XCEED 2022, Manual, Petrol, 11,087 kms, Hatchback/Saloon, 1.0L. ABS, PAS,Central locking, Climate control, A/C, Radio, USB, Bluetooth, Navigation, Multifunctional steering wheel. 19,995€

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Dodge Journey 2009, Manual, Diesel, 139,833 kms, 4x2, 2.0L. 7,995€

Mercedes GLA 250 4MATIC 2017, Automatic, Petrol, 129,268 kms, 4x2, 2.0L. ABS, PAS, Climate control, Radio, USB, Cruise control, Bluetooth, Navigation, Multifunctional steering wheel, Reverse camera. 24,995€

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Peugeot 2008 2013, Manual, Petrol, 130,738 kms, Hatchback/Saloon, 1.2L. ABS, PAS, Climate control, Cruise control, Central locking, Radio/CD, Aux/USB, Bluetooth, A/C. 8,995€

LandRover Range Rover Sport 2014, Automatic, Diesel, 153,753 kms, 4X4, 4.4L. ABS, PAS, Radio, AUX/USB, Climate control, Parking sensors , Bluetooth, Navigation, Multifunctional steering wheel. 31,995€

Citroen C3, 2015, Manual, Petrol, 148,755 kms, Hatchback/Saloon, 1.0L, ABS, PAS, Radio, Central locking, AC, Electric windows. 6,995€

Skoda Scala 2021, Automatic, Petrol, 24,261 kms, Hatchback/Saloon, 1.0L. 18,995€

Opel Astra 2018, Automatic, Petrol, 154,846 kms, Hatchback/Saloon, 1.4L, ABS, PAS, Central locking, Radio, Heated Seats, USB, Electric windows, Climate Control, , Bluetooth. 12,995€

Mini Cooper Cabrio 2011, Manual, Petrol, 154,909 kms, Cabrio, 1.6L. ABS, PAS, Radio/ CD, AUX/USB, Climate control, Electric windows, Bluetooth, Parking sensors , Leather seats, Multifunctional steering wheel. 10,995€

Subaru XV 2014, Manual, Petrol, 164,588 kms, 4x2, 1.6L, ABS, PAS, Radio/CD, AUX/USB, Climate control, Navigation, Multifunctional steering wheel, Reverse camera, Parking sensors. 12,995€

Fiat 500C 2018, Manual, Petrol, 83,128 kms, Cabrio, 1.0L. 11,995€

Nissan Note 2014, Manual, Petrol, 80,136 kms, Hatchback/Saloon, 1.2L. ABS, PAS, Central locking, Radio/CD, A/C, Electric windows, Bluetooth. 8,495€

Mazda MX5 2017, Petrol, Manual, Cabrio, 87,234 kms, 1.5L. ABS, PAS, Central locking, Radio, USB, A/C, Electric windows, Bluetooth, Parking sensors, Multifunctional steering wheel, Navigation.19,995€

SEAT Leon Estate 2016, Manual, Petrol, 171,636 kms, Estate, 1.2L. ABS, PAS, Central locking, Radio/CD, Touch screen, Aux/USB, Climate control, Bluetooth, Multifunctional steering wheel 9,995€

BMW 220d Cabrio 2017, Automatic, Diesel, 109,810 kms, Cabrio, 2.0L, ABS, PAS, Radio/CD , Cruise control, Climate control, Bluetooth, Parking sensors, Electric roof. 22,995€

Renault Grand Scenic 2010, Manual, Diesel, 152,047 kms, MPV 7 seater,1.9L. ABS, PAS, Central locking, Radio, USB, Bluetooth, leather seats, electric windows 9,995€