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Fundraiser for Mum who died after Torrevieja hospital sent her home

the local community gathered at the emerald isle on sunday (22nd august) to raise money following the tragic death of local lady Rachael Firth, aged 33. artists including stevie spit, alex tipping, Chloe Jones, nikki g, Roberto Knight, Rain o’Connor, Christopher halford, diane diaz and Lorna Michelle all gave their time for free to ensure

every penny would go to help Rachael’s Mum Jane and thirteen-year-old son Reece. at time of going to press the event had raised more than 2,800€ which will go towards the unexpected funeral costs. Rachael was sent home from torrevieja hospital on 14th august after

a 14 hour wait in a&e with severely swollen legs following days of pain. she later died at her home, in Los altos, in agony from what was believed to have been an embolism by the paramedics that tried in vain to revive her. Rachael was told her long hospital wait was due to a high level of emergency admissions which took

preference. however, even when she was finally seen by a doctor Rachael felt she had not been taken seriously, despite being told to go to emergencies by her gP if her condition got worse. in text messages to her Mum, Rachael explained how the doctor became dismissive once she discovered Rachael’s medical notes detailed treatments for mental health issues. according to the messages, Rachael thought the female doctor was ‘really nasty’ to her and told two nurses to just ‘get her a taxi and get her home’. Rachael’s treatment by the doctor was so rude and uncaring that Rachael told her Mum that the doctor ‘hates me’. after X-rays were taken, Rachael finally got home at 3am, after 14 hours, and was obviously still unwell and in agony the next morning. Jane rushed to the local chemist for advice and medication but when she got back Rachael was unconscious on the floor. Jane, who has nursing experience,

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performed CPR, but was not able to revive her daughter nor were paramedics. Jane is now seeking legal advice over Rachael’s ‘disgusting’ lack of treatment and to question if her death could have been avoided if she had received the appropriate medical attention.

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RBL and the Afghanistan situation undoubtedly you will have been following in the news the troubling events unfolding in afghanistan. We know how distressing and difficult many in our community will find these developments, both veterans and those still serving, their families, and of course the families who lost loved ones as a result of the conflict. it is vital we let our community know we are here for them during this time and stand ready to support them. We have seen an increase in calls to the contact centre, and our expert welfare teams are already helping those who have reached out, working collaboratively with referral partners and national and local government to provide the very best support. Whether our community are facing emotional distress or mental health issues, need practical support or a listening ear, we are here for them, and we ask you to direct anyone in need of support to the contact centre on 0808 802 8080. that includes afghans who worked alongside the British armed Forces and hold a hM armed Forces campaign medal, our full range of support is available to them. We have done significant work in the last week, looking at the potential needs that will arise for all those eligible for our help and planning the best way to offer that support. the most effective way you can contribute to helping our

community at this point is by directing all welfare enquiries to the contact centre where staff are waiting, briefed and qualified. We will continue to monitor the situation closely, working with our partners as necessary, and we are encouraging our community to regularly check in with one another and call us if they are struggling. this important message will be repeated on our channels, and we ask you to share it also. there is significant media interest in speaking with members of the

understanding and compassion at what is a difficult time for many. our contact centre colleagues are ready and waiting, therefore once again, please advise anyone needing support to get in touch with them directly. thank you. Una Cleminson, National Chairman Charles Byrne, Director General

armed Forces community and military charities. We are aware journalist enquiries may be coming into the organisation through various channels and we remind you to refer these to the RBL’s press office, contact details here, to provide accurate information on the support available. there are those within our own membership and staff who served in afghanistan and will be affected by the ongoing events. Please reach out for support if you need it, and we encourage everyone to show

EU leaders praise Spain’s Afghan evacuation operation spain has become a global reference point for the management of the ongoing crisis in afghanistan, a country that has been left in chaos since the withdrawal of united states’ troops, the advance of the taliban and the collapse of the government. in response to the crisis, and in less than 24 hours, the spanish authorities set up a european reception centre for afghans fleeing the country at the torrejón de ardoz air base in Madrid. on sunday (22nd august), 177 people arrived from Kabul at the base on two of the a400 aircraft the spanish government is using for the operation. of these, 110 were aid workers and the rest afghans that had worked for the us. on saturday, another spanish transport evacuated 110 people, which included 64 afghans who had worked with Washington. until now, five flights sent by spain to afghanistan have managed to rescue 445 afghans and five spaniards. since thursday, the base at torrejón has also received three flights

from the european union’s external action service carrying 110 people. according to spanish defense Minister Margarita Robles, the camp has become “the envy” of spain’s nato allies. the minister proposed that those in Kabul who do not have a travel document or are trying to reach the airport “shout ‘spain,’ or carry the [spanish] flag or something red to be able to enter.” at the weekend, spanish Prime Minister Pedro sánchez and us President Joe Biden agreed that spain would house

afghans who had worked with Washington at the spanishamerican bases of Rota in Cádiz and Morón de la Frontera in seville, until they can be transferred to other countries. on saturday, the presidents of the european Commission and the european Council, ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel, also visited the air base at torrejón de ardoz. there they expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister sánchez for the operation to take in the afghan refugees who have worked for the european institutions.

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Party breaks Covid rules in Albatera a party which began on Friday night with a group of 18 people was discovered in a rural area of albatera. at about 3:30am, after receiving a call from a concerned member of the public, the albatera Local Police arrived at the location. several individuals try to flee the scene on foot when they spotted the police approaching. the party was taking place with non-compliance

to the measures imposed for the prevention of Covid-19, particularly with regard to the number of people gathered, social distancing and wearing of masks. therefore officers proceeded to identify 18 people and 12 vehicles and issued numerous fines. the Civil guard of dolores were also asked to attend and made seven arrests for possession of drugs and one for the possession of a knife.

Blue sharks spotted off Cala Capitan

there was a surprise for the bathers at Cala Capitán, Cabo Roig on Friday as the rescue and lifeguard service evacuated bathers from the area due to the possible sighting of two Blue sharks in the waters. Professionals working for ambumar made the move as a precautionary

measure after a number of sightings. staff joined orihuela Costa Local Police on boats and jets skis to scour the area to try to find the animals but they were unable to locate anything. the sightings come just a week after a Blue shark got lost and ended up in beach waters in Benidorm.

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COVID-19 grants available for Torrevieja businesses direct financial grants for freelancers, small businesses, micro-businesses, small self-employed entrepreneurs and professionals in torrevieja are now available, aimed at minimising the economic impact of CoVid-19. the standard application form to obtain the aid is available on the municipal website of the torrevieja City Council, at: adl-torrevieja.es and at: ahoratorrevieja.es the application period for subsidies for small companies – which are being punished the most by the measures adopted to fight the pandemic - that carry out their activity in the city of torrevieja is now open. With these grants, the City Council intends to mitigate the economic impact of CoVid-19 by promoting

economic activity in the municipality, helping to facilitate the fulfilment of its obligations and maintain business activity and employment. this ‘aid Plan’ amounts to a total of 317,666.47 euros from the alicante Provincial Council, with a maximum aid of 3,000 euros per applicant. the subsidies will include those current expenses that are indicated in the bases, and that have been paid in the period between 1st July, 2020 and 30th June, 2021. the deadline for submitting applications is 15 business days from the day following the publication of the call in the official gazette of the Province of alicante (BoP). those

interested in applying for the grant are kindly requested to read the full conditions and stipulations. the request must be made through the eLeCtRoniC headQuaRteRs of the torrevieja City Council - https:// torrevieja.sedelectronica.es

Torrevieja renews nursery bonus the torrevieja Councillor for education, Ricardo Recuero, has outlined the Child Bonus scheme, financial aid for students enrolled in the first cycle of nursery school aged between 0 and 3 years of age. the budget allocation for the child bonus is € 90,657.37. the deadline for submitting the application will be 20 business days from its publication. it can be presented through the electronic office: torrevieja. sedelectronica.es the requirements to be able to access this type of help are:

- students taking the first cycle of nursery years in centres authorised by the generalitat Valenciana, which are not publicly owned in the city of torrevieja. - Certificate from the centre to prove that the student is enrolled during the 2020/21 school year. the certificate issued must state the hours of attendance, as well as whether the student is a beneficiary of any type of aid. - Both parents and minors must be registered in the city of torrevieja. Parents must be registered for at least two years before making the

application. the Child Voucher will be granted for a maximum period of 6 months, from 1st January, 2021 to 30th June, 2021. the minimum number of hours of schooling for the minor is 4 hours. a maximum aid of €90 per month will be received during the period. the maximum income of the total family unit to be entitled to the subsidy will be € 60,000 gross in 2019, the amount of the bonus being fixed according to the economic level, taking into account the per capita income of each of the members of the family unit.

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Spanish man is oldest in the world spain is now home to the world’s oldest man – saturnino de la Fuente garcía, who is 112-anda-half, now holds the title after emilio Flores from Puerto Rico passed away just over a week ago. according to his national id Card saturnino, from León, was born on February 12, 1909, his son-in-law Bernardo Marcos explains he was actually born on February 8, 1909. this is because it was habitual in the early years of the last century to wait about four days before registering a birth – at a time when infant mortality was very high all over the world, it was often considered that there was no point in going through the paperwork until you were fairly confident the newborn was going to survive. Briefly, spain was once home to the oldest man and the oldest woman in europe – ana María Vela Rubio, from Barcelona, turned 116 in october 2017, but passed away in december that year; from 11thh august, 2017, Francisco núñez olivera, from extremadura, became the oldest man on earth, turning 113 on 13th december that year, but passed away on 29th January, 2018. it is much harder to live long enough to be the planet’s oldest woman – for men, this title can reach them within months of their 112th birthdays, but women normally have to live to

be over 117. at present, the longest-living woman on earth is Kane tanaka, from Japan, who will be exactly 118 and nine months if she survives until 2nd september, having been born the day after new Year in 1903. nobody born in the 19th century remains alive today – the last living person with a date of birth prior to the 20th century was italy’s emma Morano, who came into the world on 29th november, 1899 and died on 15th april, 2017, aged 117 years and 137 days.

Life story saturnino, was born during the reign of King alfonso Xiii, lived through the dictatorship of Primo de Rivera (from 1923 to 1930), remembers life during the second Republic and the Civil War. saturnino had eight children, although three of them have died and has welcome 14 grandchildren and 22 greatgrandchildren into the world. his long life was something saturnino could never have guessed he would get to see – especially as he seriously thought he was going to die when he was 28. he found himself trapped under the rubble left by an air crash, when

a Cóndor Legion plane went down in 1937, falling onto the C/ La Rúa in León city. the Covid crisis is the second pandemic saturnino has lived through – he survived the socalled spanish ‘Flu in 1918 – although this time around, he was the first man in the whole of his province to be vaccinated, given that the Covid jabs have been administered in descending order of age. a shoe-maker by trade, saturnino started work in a footwear factory aged 13 and remained there for over 30 years, until it closed down; at this point, he decided to return to live in the neighbourhood he was born in, the Puente Castro area of León city. it was here that he founded the local football team, Cd Puente Castro – which is still active, and saturnino is an honorary member.

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Discover Spanish delights organised by local spanish lady Begona Josa del Portillo the range of ‘discover the Real spain’ trips and tour aims to allow hidden gems to be explored expats and holiday makers alike and her latest offerings are real treasures...

Sights and shopping this is a new trip taking place on 6th september and offers you the opportunity to discover not one, but two new lovely locations....with a stop at tesco in Mazarron on the way home! Firstly the coach will head to the picturesque village of isla Plana, with its beautiful beach and the small protected island that gives the town its name. next the tour will visit Bolnuevo to see the amazing and strange natural formations. the gredas de Bolnuevo are wind eroded rocks that form sandstone sculptures. these are known as the ‘enchanted landscape’ because the shapes, reminiscent of giant mushrooms, seem to defy the laws of gravity. Finally, there will be a short stop for those who would like to pick up some uK goodies from the Food Co’s tesco in Mazarron – and for those that don’t there are plenty of bars! Lunch is included with this tour and will be taken in a traditional spanish restaurant in Puerto de Mazarron... and all this for just 35€. Numbers are limited, due to the current Covid restrictions, so early booking is strongly advised.

Pick-ups can be arranged from Los Alcazares to Quesada at all the usual places, so to reserve your place and arrange pick up call Begona on 622 188 772.

Drinks galore and gourmet lunch this trip has been oversubscribed every time it has been organised and no wonder as it includes a distillery tour, cocktail master class and now a gorgeous gourmet lunch has been added. the coach will head to Licor 43 distillery where you will be given a guided tour and a lesson in making cocktails from an expert. each of you will make a Licor 43 cocktail each and a liquor coffee before visiting the Licor 43 shop where there are some great deals and discounts on some of spain’s favourite liqueurs. this new version of the trip has been created in collaboration with number 6 gourmet restaurant on the Mar Menor Boulevard. number 6 by genoa is well known for its great food and relaxing atmosphere and it is here where you will enjoy a three-course meal including a drink and a chance to unwind before returning home. This trip will take place on Monday 13th September and costs 45€. Numbers are limited, due to the current Covid restrictions, so early booking is strongly advised. Pick-ups can be arranged from all the usual places, so to reserve your place and arrange pick up call Begona on 622 188 772.

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Local Police dismantles illegal party Policia Local officers dismantled an illegal party in dehesa de Campoamor urbanisation in orihuela Costa where 29 people had gathered at 4am to drink and dance. Police also recovered narcotic substances. three patrols moved to a place called “Farándula”, which is currently unused, where loud music could be heard from outside. given the obvious suspicion that a party was taking place inside, an inspection was carried out and it was found that there were lots of people consuming alcoholic beverages

and narcotic substances. the attendees were also not complying with the minimum safety distance restrictions or wearing a protective mask against CoVid. given the

obvious breaches of the health measures, the 29 people attending were identified and fines were drawn up for group excess and others for possession of narcotics. Likewise, the officers arrested two people aged 46 and 49, one of them the promoter of the party and another for an alleged crime against public health, finding him with 11 cocaine bags, various types of pills and money. in addition, inside the premises, 18 cocaine wraps were found, almost 30 pills and hashish were found.

the ‘Figures of sand on the Beach’ Contest held in La Zenia brought together children, youngsters, adults and entire families who used their imagination to create sand sculptures related to the coast. the department of the environment for orihuela, in collaboration with the department of Beaches and Wildlife organised the event which was sponsored by Zenia

Boulevard and was such a success that it is expected to continue each summer. the Councillor for the environment, dámaso aparicio, thanked everyone for their participation in this contest despite the high temperatures. “What we want is to use these types of activities to educate people about the importance of protecting the environment and, in this case, the coastline.”

Congratulations to the winners and to all the participants for offering us a totally different sunday at the beach.

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if you’ve had your home on the market for quite some time, and you’re still waiting for that elusive offer, you need to seriously think objectively about why you believe it still hasn’t sold. some people price their homes based on pure emotion, and find it hard to break free from the potential monetary loss. Comparing what they paid for the property originally, together with the tidy sum invested in renovating can make their price inflated, compared to the current market value. as a seller, you need to focus on the importance of the here and now and not on past markets. Prices can and do vary from year to year. sometimes you need to bite the bullet, cut your losses, and weigh up the reasons why your property is on the market in the first place. if you really need or want to move, you must price your home according-ly. Buyers aren’t naïve! they will know exactly what they can get for their money, and just because you may have the most beautiful home on the street, doesn’t mean you

can ask above thecurrent market value. it is the market that will decide your property’s value. You’ve probably experienced quite a few potential buyers being brought to your home, but ask yourself how many offers have you even had? if your answer is none, then now would be the time to reduce your asking price. Whether you’re selling during a pandemic or not, if you’re not up to pricing your property correctly then maybe it shouldn’t be on the market. if you make the mistake of pricing the property based on what you want to purchase next, you need to remember in any property market there are losses, but there can be gains too! if you feel now is the time to lower your asking price, think about the offer you’ll be putting in on your next purchase. sometimes you won’t make as big a loss as you think, because you’ll gain it right back on your next home purchase! Put yourself in a buyer’s shoes… Would you be willing to pay too much?

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Falling Covid cases Seaweed collection ease red list fears starts on Orihuela Costa spain’s 14-day case rate has fallen in recent weeks signalling a boost for anxious British holidaymakers fearful the country could turn red at the next travel update. the country’s average Covid rate currently stands at 604 infections per 100,000 people – down from 721 the previous week and 784 the week prior, according to the european Centre for disease Prevention and Control. holidaymakers expressed concern that the country could switch from amber to red at the next travel review this week, after data showed a high proportion of travellers returning from the country had tested positive for Covid. More than one in 35 travellers arriving in Britain from spain in the week to 4th august were found to have the virus, according to nhs test and trace figures published recently. MPs will keep a keen eye on updated figures as they weigh up changes to the traffic light system for international travel. the next travel review is due this week, possibly on 25th august, with any new restrictions likely to come in from around 29th august. the government has insisted it will not add any additional

categories to the traffic light system, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying earlier this month the travel scheme must be “user-friendly”. But the comments sparked concern that any significant increase in Covid cases may see popular holiday destinations such as spain bypass the previous “amber plus list” and be placed directly on the red list. uK national newspapers have reported that holidaymakers heading to spain are making contingency plans to get back to the uK in case the Mediterranean country turns red later this month. anybody returning to the uK from countries on the red list must quarantine at a government-selected hotel for 10 days at a cost of £2,250 per adult, regardless of their vaccine status. despite a recent fall in cases, spain’s infection rate is still the second-highest in europe behind Cyprus, whose 14-day case rate stands at 931 per 100,000. Both countries are on the amber list for travel, meaning double-jabbed Britons no longer need to quarantine upon return, though they still have to take a series of costly Covid tests. in comparison, the uK’s

infection rate is 295 – almost 50 per cent lower than spain’s. Ministers have pointed the finger at a surge in cases of the Beta variant across europe for a spate of flip-flop travel decisions over the past few weeks. scientists are concerned that the Beta variant, first identified in south africa, could prove more resilient to available vaccines. spain has so far recorded 1,019 cases of the Beta variant, according to the gisaid variant tracker – fewer than the uK’s 1,059 confirmed cases. holidaymakers are hoping that the low figure will mean spain avoids being placed on the red list, with around a million Britons currently thought to be on holiday in the country. spain is the uK’s most popular foreign holiday destination, attracting around 6.3 million British tourists from July to september 2019. But businesses in the travel industry have warned that recent changes to the traffic light system have dented consumer confidence. travel company tui recently cancelled a series of flights and holidays to a host of countries including spain due to the “ongoing uncertainty around travel”.

gestión ambiental urbana, s.L.u. has been awarded the contract for Posidonia seaweed removal from the beaches of orihuela, the contract also covers transportation to a treatment plant. the company has already begun to provide its services under the terms of the 12 month contract amounting to a maximum amount of 67,100.00 euros with the possibility of an increase of 20 percent. the criteria used by the oriolano City Council was focussed on best price. the company offered the highest percentage of discount on the maximum prices of working hours, obtaining the highest score. the department of Road Cleaning and Rsu carries out these works to remove the remains of Posidonia oceanica (algae) with the aim of safeguarding the regression of the beaches and reducing the loss of sand. the institute of Coastal ecology, has given guidance on the sustainable management of Posidonia burrows. this

includes clearing in the summer and leaving the banquettes on the shore through the winter months to ensure sustainable management of the Posidonia and environmental care of the beaches. Posidonia or alga is a plant, it is not rubbish nor waste. stacking algae for drying is an activity authorised and recommended by the general directorate of Coasts to avoid excessive loss of sand. it must be made clear that the oceanic posidonia meadows, an endemic species of the shallow

waters of the Mediterranean sea, is synonymous with good water quality, well oxygenated and free from contamination. the seaweed on the shore is dried throughout the winter by an environmental treatment to prevent erosion of the beach and for this reason it is not collected. this process is carried out following the recommendations of the adeaC, of all the beach certification companies and of the european union environment.

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Spain receives €9 billion recovery fund instalment the european Commission has announced that it has already sent €9 billion of pre-financing to spain – that’s 13 percent of the €69.5 billion of transfers that the government’s “Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)” is due to receive in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. the money must be spent on investments and reforms that underpin the green and digital transitions and that also promote social cohesion. among these initiatives, Brussels cited in its press release support for renewable energies, the refurbishment of buildings to make them more energy efficient, the improvement of digital skills among citizens and the reduction of youth unemployment via professional training programs. the president of the european Commission, ursula von der Leyen, said in the statement: “i am convinced that spain’s ambitious plan will provide a crucial push for the european green deal to become a reality, it will further digitalize the economy and it will make spain more resilient than ever.” Meanwhile, via twitter, spanish Prime Minister Pedro sánchez said: “We continue to move toward a country that is

more green, digital, feminist and cohesive, putting into operation the major transformations that our economy needs.” the funds were released in the middle of July, when the european union’s finance ministers gave the definitive green light to the recovery plan under which spain is hoping to access up to €140 billion, a total that includes loans that spain is

yet to request – it has until 2026 to do so. the following transfers, however, will not be automatic. spain will have to demonstrate to the eC and its partners every six months that it has carried out the reforms and investments that it has committed to if it wants to access the funds. given the urgent task of distributing these funds in order to boost recovery, the spanish government has taken steps to ensure that the money flows rapidly. the country’s regions have already been assigned

more than €7.25 billion, which, according to the economy Ministry, will be used primarily to support the implementation of waste-management regulations, work on power lines to avoid damage to wildlife, the refurbishment of buildings, improvements to watertreatment services, modernizing vocational training, reducing the digital divide, boosting equality and social inclusion policies, and improving health technologies. the government is planning for the funds to be used, among other initiatives, to digitalise more than a million small- and medium-sized businesses, supporting more than 3,000 companies as they become more international, training more than 2.6 million people in digital skills, installing more than 240,000 interactive digital classrooms, refurbishing more than a million homes, reaching a fleet of at least 250,000 electric vehicles in 2023 with more than 100,000 charging points, modernising the justice system, rolling out high-speed internet to 100% of the population, and building more than 335 kilometres of rail track on the atlantic and Mediterranean coasts.

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Posh Affaire helps Big Red’s van appeal Posh affaire, a charity and legally registered association in spain, is supporting local animal charity Big Reds in its appeal to rise funds for a new van. With less restrictions now, wedding plans have recommenced and brides have been showing a great deal of interest in the bridal range that Posh affaire has on offer. Large reductions have been made on wedding and bridesmaid dresses as well as accessories such as boleros, shoes, headdresses and other adornments, all for that special day. a generous donation is being made to Big Reds from all proceeds and it is hoped enough can be raised towards a larger van to start transporting donations including bulky items such as furniture to sell in its charity shop in almoradi. the van will also be used in rescues, particularly of larger animals, which suella Winston Campbell of Big Reds has already experienced, with a horse, donkey, two pigs, goats as well as numerous hens all being rescued in addition to the dogs, cats and many kittens. as with other charities, both Big Reds and Posh affaire were prevented from fund raising last year when the lockdown started in early March 2020 and 16

months later the situation is still tough. this appeal is crucial in staying ahead in these difficult times. if you would like to see the bridal offers please visit the Posh affaire page on Facebook where you can send a message or email Poshaffaireassociation@ gmail.com for a fitting appointment. dresses start from €150 for brides, bridesmaid/ prom dresses from €45, shoes from €30, boleros from €20, headdresses from €10. alternatively pop in to Big Reds Charity shop in Calle san andrés 16, 03160 almoradí which is open Monday, tuesday & Friday 10am until 2pm. Big Reds have great offers in its charity shop where you can buy

designer clothes and popular labels from just €2, as well as checking out the wedding range. Posh affaire would like to thank Big Reds animal association for kindly giving up part of their shop in almoradi for this joint fundraiser. this month saw the celebration of national Cat day and a great way to support Big Reds rescue cats and kittens would be to buy food, a new toy, or bedding which is always needed. any donation towards their trap neuter Return programs in the area would also be gratefully received via PaYPaL, email: bigredsassociation@gmail.com or check out the Facebook page.

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Why Chorus financial are different By Tracy Storer Senior Partner Chorus Financial Whether you are reading the local newspapers, browsing social media or google, or tuning into the local radio stations, there are certainly no shortage of Financial advisers, but how do you know which one to choose? as many of you will likely know, Chorus are certainly not spain’s longest established firm, in fact, far from it. Chorus was set-up very deliberately as an alternative to those firms. We entered an industry that we felt had little care for client outcomes and was purely focussed on how much in fees, hidden or otherwise, could be extracted from Brits living in spain. From our point of view, the very foundations of good quality advice – transparency and suitability – were about the last thing many of the established firms in spain cared

about. Chorus began life with a clear goal; to offer the best service, the highest quality financial solutions, and all of that had to be coupled with transparent, fair fees, that were fully justifiable. to do this, however, we really had to explain to the public how the industry works. Regulation isn’t all that strict in spain, and that can mean people are tied into products with high, often hidden fees,and in many cases, inappropriate or lowqualityunderlying investments. We felt our first job was to properly explain how fees and commissions work, how common products like siPPs, QRoPs, spanish Compliant Bonds can be of benefit in some cases, and not in others.We have now been doing this for

many years, we’ve won major international awards for our efforts, and i believe that along the way we have educated many 100,000s of Brits in spain. so why are Chorus different? Well, myself and theChorus team have been lucky in that we have been able to keep full control of Chorus and to always work to those initial goals we set. although we operate under a major european financial services network, aisa international, aisa also share our aims and goals and have always fully supported, and indeed encouraged, our transparent, client-focussed approach. unlike many in the industry, our business model is focussed on developing long term relationships with our clients, rather than obtaining high

up-front commissions or fees. over the years this has allowed us to grow a large, happy, and loyal client base, giving us as a company incredible longterm security whilst allowing us to fulfil our client’s goals and desired outcomes. Whilst we might not be the largest, or indeed the longest established firm out there, we would like to think that our approach makes usthe best, and hopefully ourever-growing list of happy clients would agree! if you would like to discuss your investment or pension needs here in spain, please contact Chorus Financial for a free, no obligation consultation by emailing info@chorusfinancial. es, calling +34 965 641 163 or visit www.chorusfinancial.es for more information.

Investment contracts are intended as medium to long term investments, and all investments have some level of risk. Figures in our articles are examples of what can be achieved and cannot be guaranteed; the value of your investments can go down as well as up. Fees and charges can vary and will be fully explained to you before any advice can take place. This article should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular product.

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GBP / EUR UPdatE GBP a week of caution meant sterling got lost in the middle. the safe-haven swiss franc, Japanese yen and the us dollarpushed ahead while the “commodity” dollars fell back. safe haven currencies proved popular amid enduring Covid-19 fears, turmoil in afghanistan and a widespread fall in commodity prices. on average the pound was unchanged against the major currencies. at the extremes it lost two and a half swiss cents (2%) and added two and three quarter australian cents (1.5%). Politically it was a quiet week and the Bank of england was seasonally silent. uK economic data releases were a very mixed bag. two house price indices from Rightmove (5.6% higher on the year) and dCLg (up by an annual 13.2%) differed widely only because they covered different periods. Rightmove was august – august and dCLg June – June. But while Rightmove’s house price index fell 0.3% in august, it does expect an autumn bounce in prices soon, despite the softening right now. uK labour market statistics (gBP) came in very close to forecast. unemployment was a touch lower at 4.7% and jobseeker claims were 7,800 fewer. average earnings were strong, up by 8.8% on the year including bonuses and 7.4% higher without. the ons pointed out that the earnings figures are distorted by temporary factors. Lower than expected inflation and an unexpected fall in retail sales did no real damage. EURO investor sentiment fades could be the headline for the euro this week. indeed european statisticians could be excused for

taking the annual august shutdown at least as seriously as the politicians and captains of industry. none of them had much to say for themselves and the only real takeaway was that corporate confidence on the continent has come off the boil. there was nothing to enthuse potential buyers of the euro and the currency lost ground during the early part of the week before stabilising on thursday afternoon. its performance very similar to that of sterling, with the loss of almost one us cent and an average decline of 0.2%. steady inflation in europe came at the same time inflation stabilised in the us, and none of the numbers came as a surprise, while also overshadowed by the us confidence reading. in France, the hiCP standardised consumer price index came in at 1.5%, a touch below forecast and down from the previous month’s 1.9%. spain’s 2.9% was exactly as analysts had predicted. the eurozone’s €18.1 billion trade surplus for June was in the middle of its range over the last five years. the only hard pan-euroland economic data were for industrial production. it fell 0.3% in June, leaving it 9.7% higher on the year. the equivalent readings for germany alone – a major contributor to the whole – were -1.3% and +5.1%. sentix and ZeW both published the results of their surveys of institutional investor sentiment. sentix found “surprisingly little cheering, surprisingly few fears” as its confidence index slipped almost eight points to 22.2. ZeW’s comment was that “expectations have declined for the third time in a row. this points to increasing risks for the german economy.” Confidence in the eurozone as a whole was also lower, down from 61.2 to 42.7.

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Your tech questions answered by Brian Hoile of the Costa Blanca Technology Help Group, helping over 200 members with their PCs, smartphones and more. Find the group on Facebook (Costa Blanca Technology Help Group) or attend the meetings in person or online via Zoom. if you have a question or a problem that needs my help then please let me know. email to Brian at: cbtechnology.help@ gmail.com. if i receive the email by lunchtime on Friday it will appear in the next edition. Penelope of Quesada asks “My mobile phone screens are cluttered and disorganised. What can I do?” Move app icons to required page. Move to the page you want the app icon to be moved to. Find the icon you want to move. “Press and hold” on the icon. swipe left or right to the desired page. Release the icon to that page. Create folders Move icon over an existing icon. Release. a Folder has now been created. Click on Folder name to rename this Folder. once a Folder exists to add app icons select “add”. select from the list of app to add to that Folder. to move a Folder to the desired page “Press and hold” on the Folder icon. swipe left or right to the

desired page and release. Mary asks “How to delete a facebook account. What happens if I permanently delete my facebook account? “ • You won’t be able to reactivate your account. • Your profile, photos, posts, videos and everything else you’ve added will be permanently deleted. You won’t be able to retrieve anything you’ve added. • You’ll no longer be able to use Facebook Messenger. • You won’t be able to use Facebook Login for other apps that you may have signed up for with your Facebook account, such as spotify or Pinterest. You may need to contact the apps and websites to recover those accounts. • Some information, such as messages you sent to friends, may still be visible to them after you’ve deleted your account. Copies of messages that you’ve sent are stored in your friends’ inboxes. How do I permanently delete my account? Before deleting your account, you may want to log in and download a copy of your information (e.g. your photos and posts) from Facebook, and a

copy of your oculus information if you use your Facebook account to log in to oculus. after your account has been deleted, you won’t be able to retrieve anything you’ve added. To permanently delete your account: 1. From your main profile, click in the top right of Facebook. 2. select settings & privacy, then click settings. 3. Click Your Facebook information in the left column. if you have Facebook access to a page in the new Pages experience: Click Privacy, then click Your Facebook information. 4. Click deactivation and deletion. 5. Choose delete account, then click Continue to account deletion. 6. Click delete account, enter your password and then click Continue. Can i cancel my account deletion? if it’s been less than 30 days since you initiated the deletion, you can cancel your account deletion. to cancel your account deletion: 1. Log in to your Facebook account within 30 days of deleting your account. 2. Click Cancel deletion.

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Hundreds of kilos of dead fish wash up on Mar Menor small dead fish began to appear on the beaches of the southern part of the Mar Menor, last week. Residents were quick to point to what happened in october 2019, when thousands of dead fish washed up on the shores, having been asphyxiated due to a lack of oxygen. this time, however, the episode was on a smaller scale, and so far around 250 kilos of young fish and some crustaceans have been recovered – in 2019, three tons of dead animals washed up. Fish suffocating due to a lack of oxygen has come to symbolise the environmental collapse of the Mar Menor, which is the largest saltwater lagoon in europe. after the episode in 2019, experts put the disaster down to the management of the land surrounding the lagoon, which covers 17,000 hectares. More specifically, they blame intensive farming for contaminating the soil and the groundwater with nitrates from fertilisers, which end up in the Mar Menor, causing eutrophication. this happens when there is an excessive amount of nutrients in the water, provoking the growth of phytoplankton which reduces the amount of oxygen. Murcia’s regional government has stated that the data collected this time around by

scientists at the Cartagena Polytechnic university rules out that this was due to a lack of oxygen, nor have any toxic substances been detected. there has, however, been a rise in the temperature of the water in the area, which has gone from 28.5ºC to 31ºC in just two days. according to a spokesperson from the university, this could be the cause of the phenomenon. environmental organisations in the area, however, have vehemently rejected this official explanation. they suggest instead that the ecosystem has deteriorated and that a lack of oxygen is the most plausible explanation. Ángel Pérez Ruzafa, an ecology professor at the university of Murcia, believes that the high temperatures have been combined with the arrival of superficial and subterranean

waters that are “heavily loaded with nutrients.” his team, which works with the Murcia regional government, has only located low oxygen levels in a couple of places in the area. “there has not been general anoxia, but there is enough for sensitive organisms to notice it,” he explains. the episode has, as such, affected creatures such as shrimp, among others, but not eel or sea bream. in his opinion, a repeat episode cannot be ruled out. Juan Manuel Ruiz, a research professor at the CsiC-spanish oceanographic institute, argues that “ruling out anoxia without having adequate monitoring systems in place for this variable lacks scientific rigor.” he points out that a shortage of oxygen in just one part of the lagoon is enough for organisms in that area to die and later wash up on the beaches.

Spanish nationals repatriated from Afghanistan the operation to repatriate spanish nationals from afghanistan got underway, with the first flight from Kabul airport taking off last week. the a400M military plane sent by spain was carrying between 50 and 100 people. the aim is to evacuate spanish residents, the country’s diplomatic contingent, police officers and other security staff and the afghan personnel who have worked for the armed forces in recent years. spain sent a first a400M aircraft for this mission from Zaragoza to dubai and a second identical plane the morning after. Both planes will travel to afghanistan “as many times as is necessary,” according to sources from the spanish Foreign

Ministry, in order to repatriate all of the spaniards and afghans who are on a list put together by the ministry itself. the operation has been put into place after the country was rapidly taken over by the taliban since the withdrawal of united states troops. spanish Prime Minister Pedro sánchez announced via twitter that a a400M medical plane would be joining the mission. the aircraft left the Madrid base in torrejón de ardoz headed first for dubai. Meanwhile, high Representative of the european union for Foreign affairs and security Policy Josep Borrell expressed his gratitude for the offer that spain has made in

Brussels to coordinate the arrival in the eu of the afghans who worked for the bloc’s institutions over recent years, as well as their families. Brussels has calculated that they will number between 380 and 400 people, and will be flown to spain where they will be given international protection visas. From there, it will be decided in which eu states they will be given refugee status. the initiative will also count on the support of italy, according to Borrell, which has offered the aircraft needed for the flights, as well as France, which will offer security protection on the ground. Borrell also thanked these two countries for their assistance.

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Most common summer disease and how to avoid them attention to the following points:

the most frequent pathologies with which patients go to the emergency room during the holiday season are usually acute-onset external conditions and gastrointestinal problems, according to dr. Juan Costell, head of the emergency department of the Quirónsalud torrevieja hospital. one of the main reasons for a hospital visit is otitis, a swelling of the ear due to an infection. dr. Costell explains: “otalgia with a history of recent bathing is usually the reason that requires a more indepth care consultation. they are usually secondary external otitis due to immersion in swimming pools or in the sea, as is usual at this time of year.” this type of ear infection, caused by the action of moisture, produces an alteration in the epithelium of the external auditory canal, which in turn causes the germs that are usually in the duct to penetrate, causing the infection. as for its symptoms, the doctor says that “it manifests as a strong pain in the area and, if the disease progresses, suppuration and narrowness of the ear canal occurs along with a temporary hearing loss, as the inflammation does not let the air through”. dr. Costell recommends that, after three or four days, following

• Dermatological infections - the most frequent are fungal infections and especially so-called athlete’s foot, which occurs after stepping on wet ground previously infected by other people. “to prevent it,” says dr. Lasaga, “it is important to use flipflops both in swimming pools and showers and dry feet really well. in case of infection, it will be necessary to use a topical antifungal treatment.”

a visit to the emergency room and treatment with topical antibiotic therapy, the patient should visit an otolaryngologist – ear, nose and throat specialist - since this type of infection can cause numerous problems. in relation to gastrointestinal problems, dr. Costell points out that, although the care demand is lower than in cases of otitis, the severity of the condition may even require the patient’s admission to hospital. “acute gastroenteritis is usually accompanied by vomiting, an increased number of bowel movements, diarrhoea, high fever and oral intolerance. Most of these problems in summer are due to food poisoning, the main danger being severe dehydration, especially

in children and the elderly,” he said. to prevent gastrointestinal problems in summer, hand hygiene is essential before preparing food and consuming, preferably, use freshly prepared or refrigerated food, since the heat can alter its state. dr. José Luis Lasaga, head of emergencies at Quirónsalud alicante, said: “although these pathologies are present all year round, it is in summer and during the holidays when they manifest themselves in a more recurrent way”. to know what they are and how we can avoid the most common summer diseases, dr. Lasaga indicates to pay

• Diseases related to heat and prolonged exposure to high temperatures without adequate ventilation or hydration is another common issue in the summer. “its symptoms can range from muscle cramps, dizziness, loss of consciousness, to hyperthermia, hypotension, dehydration and death,” explains the specialist from Quirónsalud torrevieja. the doctor advises avoiding peak hours of sun, proper hydration and keeping the body cool. • Sexually transmitted diseases – due to the possible increase in isolated sexual contact without the use of adequate protective measures. to avoid them, dr. Lasaga advises the use of condoms to minimise the risk of contracting these diseases. “if this happens, go to your doctor to perform the

appropriate complementary tests and establish the appropriate treatment,” says the specialist. • Insect bites and jellyfish stings - in most cases they cause mild symptoms that are usually controlled with physical and antiinflammatory measures, “although you must not forget to consult with your doctor or go to the emergency services if you have symptoms such as dizziness, loss of consciousness, uncontrolled fever, dyspnoea or chest pain,” says Lasaga. Finally, to spend a good summer without any health scares the specialists of Quirónsalud torrevieja and alicante recommend drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding the hours of increased sun exposure, use of adequate sunscreens, eat a balanced diet, wash hands frequently, and if you travel do not forget any medication you need and if in doubt consult with your usual doctors or the emergency services.

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01:15 Countryfile 00:40 All Elite Wrestling: 02:10 Viva La Diva: The Dynamite Queens of Pop 01:30 Ideal World 03:10 Life in a Cottage 04:00 FYI Extra Garden with Carol Klein 04:15 Lingo 03:40 This Is BBC TWO 07:30 Animal Park 05:05 ITV Nightscreen 08:15 Saved and Remade 06:05 Tipping Point 09:00 Life in a Cottage 07:00 Good Morning Britain Garden with Carol Klein 10:00 Lorraine 09:30 Our Lives 11:00 This Morning 10:00 BBC News 11:00 BBC News 13:30 Loose Women 14:00 The Super League 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News Show 14:55 ITV News London 14:45 Eggheads 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 15:15 Nigel Slater’s Dish of 16:00 Tenable the Day 15:30 The Belles of St. 17:00 Tipping Point Trinian’s 18:00 The Chase: Celebrity 17:00 Rick Stein’s Seafood Special Odyssey 19:00 ITV News London 17:30 World’s Sneakiest 19:30 ITV Evening News Animals 18:15 Flog It! 20:00 Emmerdale 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 20:30 Wild China with Ray of Games 19:30 The Farmers’ Country Mears 21:00 Love Your Garden Showdown 22:00 Caught on Camera 20:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 23:00 ITV News at Ten 21:00 Saving Lives at Sea 23:30 ITV News London 22:00 Secrets Of The 23:45 The Chasers Road Museum Trip: Trains, Brains and 23:00 Live at the Apollo 23:30 Newsnight Automobiles

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00:10 BBC Weather 00:45 A Year in the Beacons 00:15 Yorkshire Firefighters 01:05 Ideal World 01:15 Ambulance 04:00 FYI Extra 02:15 Murder, Mystery and 04:15 ITV Nightscreen My Family 03:00 This Is BBC TWO 06:05 Tipping Point 07:30 Animal Park 07:00 Good Morning Britain 08:15 Saved and Remade 10:00 Lorraine 09:00 Life in a Cottage 11:00 This Morning Garden with Carol Klein 09:30 Beechgrove 13:30 Loose Women 10:00 BBC News 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 11:00 BBC News 14:55 ITV News London 14:00 Letterbox 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 14:30 Eggheads 15:00 Nigel Slater’s Dish of 16:00 Tenable the Day 17:00 Tipping Point 15:30 Blue Murder at St. 18:00 The Chase: Celebrity Trinian’s 16:55 Rick Stein’s Seafood Special Lover’s Guide 19:00 ITV News London 17:30 Natural World 19:30 ITV Evening News 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 20:00 Emmerdale of Games 20:30 Coronation Street 19:30 The Farmers’ Country 21:00 Heathrow: Britain’s Showdown Busiest Airport 20:00 Test Cricket 21:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Inside the Factory 22:00 Jay’s Yorkshire 22:00 Undeniable Workshop 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:00 Mortimer and 23:30 ITV News London Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 23:45 Caught on Camera 23:30 Newsnight

00:05 Paralympic Games 01:05 Billy Monger: Changing Gear 02:05 Live: Paralympic Games 03:00 Live: Paralympic Games 05:00 Live: Paralympic Games 07:00 Live: Paralympic Games 08:30 Paralympic Games 10:00 Live: Paralympic Games 11:30 Live: Paralympic Games 12:55 Channel 4 News 13:00 Live: Paralympic Games 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 17:00 A Place in the Sun 18:00 Paralympic Games 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 Paralympic Games 21:00 Changing Rooms 22:00 George Clarke’s Remarkable Renovations 23:00 The Last Leg of Tokyo 2020

08:20 The Adventures of 01:30 Bob’s Burgers Paddington 01:55 Bob’s Burgers 08:35 Peppa Pig 02:25 Bob’s Burgers 08:45 Circle Square 02:50 Superstore 09:00 Milo 03:20 Superstore 09:15 PAW Patrol 03:45 Totally Bonkers 09:30 Ricky Zoom Guinness World Records 09:45 Go Green With The 04:10 FYI Extra Grimwades 04:25 ITV2 Nightscreen 09:55 Milkshake! Monkey’s 04:30 Teleshopping Amazing Adventures 07:00 Teleshopping 10:05 The Wonderful World of 07:55 Totally Bonkers Baby Animals Guinness World Records 10:10 Sunny Bunnies 08:25 Totally Bonkers 10:15 Jeremy Vine Guinness World Records 12:15 The Nightmare 09:00 Emmerdale Neighbour Next Door 09:30 You’ve Been Framed! 13:15 5 News at Lunchtime 10:30 Ellen’s Game of Games 13:20 Traffic Cops 11:30 The Masked Singer US 14:15 Home and Away 12:30 Love Bites 14:45 Neighbours 13:30 Emmerdale 15:15 Stalked by My Patient 14:00 You’ve Been Framed! 17:00 Bargain Loving Brits in 15:00 Supermarket Sweep the Sun 16:00 Dress to Impress 18:00 5 News at 5 17:00 Love Bites 18:30 Neighbours 18:00 You’ve Been Framed! 19:00 Home and Away 18:30 You’ve Been Framed! 19:30 5 News Tonight 19:00 Catchphrase 20:00 Adrian Dunbar’s 20:00 Superstore Coastal Ireland 20:30 Superstore 21:00 Coastal Devon & 21:00 Bob’s Burgers Cornwall with Michael 21:30 Bob’s Burgers Portillo 22:00 Family Guy 22:00 Tsunami 22:30 Family Guy 23:00 Inside Chernobyl With 23:00 Family Guy Ben Fogle 23:30 Family Guy

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08:10 Pip & Posy 08:20 The Adventures of Paddington 08:35 Peppa Pig 08:40 Circle Square 08:55 Milo 09:15 PAW Patrol 09:30 Ricky Zoom 09:45 Go Green With The Grimwades 09:55 Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures 10:00 The Wonderful World of Baby Animals 10:05 Sunny Bunnies 10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:15 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 13:15 5 News at Lunchtime 13:20 Traffic Cops 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Separated at Birth 17:00 Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Secrets Of The Fast Food Giants 21:00 Nick Knowles’ Big House Clearout 22:00 Alex Polizzi: My Hotel Nightmare 23:00 Filthy House SOS

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Thursday 26th August 02:00 Newsday 02:30 Our World 03:00 BBC News 03:30 The Engineers: Clean Energy 04:00 BBC News 04:30 Click 05:00 BBC News 05:30 HARDtalk 06:00 BBC World News 06:30 World Business Report 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Animal Park 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45 Caught Red Handed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London 14:45 The Coroner 15:30 Impossible 16:15 Escape to the Country 16:45 Saved and Remade 17:30 The Bidding Room 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London 20:00 Rip-Off Britain 20:40 EastEnders 21:00 Shop Well for Less 22:00 Ambulance 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 BBC London 23:35 The Rap Game UK

00:10 BBC Weather 00:40 British Touring Car 00:15 Personal Shopper Championship 01:55 Secrets Of The 01:55 Ideal World Museum 04:00 FYI Extra 02:55 Celebrity MasterChef 03:55 Murder, Mystery and 04:15 ITV Nightscreen 06:05 Tipping Point My Family 07:00 Good Morning Britain 04:40 This Is BBC TWO 07:30 Animal Park 10:00 Lorraine 08:15 Saved and Remade 11:00 This Morning 09:00 Gardeners’ World 13:30 Loose Women 10:00 BBC News 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 11:00 BBC News 14:55 ITV News London 14:00 Letterbox 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 14:30 Eggheads 15:00 Nigel Slater’s Dish of 16:00 Tenable the Day 17:00 Tipping Point 15:30 The Pure Hell of St. 18:00 The Chase: Celebrity Trinian’s Special 17:00 Rick Stein’s Seafood 19:00 ITV News London Lover’s Guide 19:30 ITV Evening News 17:30 Natural World 20:00 Emmerdale 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 20:30 Tonight of Games 21:00 Emmerdale 19:30 The Farmers’ Country 21:30 The Greek Islands with Showdown Julia Bradbury 20:00 Live: WA Diamond 22:00 Undercover Big Boss League Athletics 23:00 ITV News at Ten 22:00 The Watch 23:30 ITV News London 22:45 The Watch 23:45 Long Lost Family 23:30 Newsnight

00:45 American Dad! 01:15 American Dad! 01:40 Buffering 02:10 Bob’s Burgers 02:40 Bob’s Burgers 03:05 Superstore 03:30 Superstore 04:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 04:25 ITV2 Nightscreen 04:30 Teleshopping 07:00 Teleshopping 07:55 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 08:25 You’ve Been Framed! 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:00 Coronation Street 10:30 Ellen’s Game of Games 11:30 The Masked Singer US 12:30 Secret Crush 13:30 Emmerdale 14:00 Coronation Street 14:30 Coronation Street 15:00 Supermarket Sweep 16:00 Dress to Impress 17:00 Secret Crush 18:00 You’ve Been Framed! 19:00 Catchphrase 20:00 Superstore 20:30 Superstore 21:00 Bob’s Burgers 21:30 Bob’s Burgers 22:00 Love Island 23:05 Buffering 23:35 Family Guy

02:15 The Loch 03:15 ITV3 Nightscreen 03:30 Teleshopping 07:00 Coronation Street 07:30 Emmerdale 08:00 Emmerdale 09:05 Heartbeat 10:10 Bless This House 10:45 On the Buses 11:20 A Touch of Frost 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:55 Midsomer Murders 19:00 Downton Abbey 21:00 Vera 23:00 Ladies of Letters 23:30 Ladies of Letters

02:10 The Loch 03:15 ITV3 Nightscreen 03:30 Teleshopping 07:00 Coronation Street 07:30 Coronation Street 08:00 Emmerdale 08:30 Emmerdale 09:05 Heartbeat 10:10 Bless This House 10:45 On the Buses 11:20 A Touch of Frost 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:55 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 19:00 Agatha Christie’s Marple 21:00 Vera 23:00 Ladies of Letters 23:30 Ladies of Letters

02:05 The Loch 03:10 ITV3 Nightscreen 03:30 Teleshopping 07:00 Coronation Street 07:30 Coronation Street 08:00 Emmerdale 08:30 Emmerdale 09:05 Heartbeat 10:10 Bless This House 10:45 On the Buses 11:20 A Touch of Frost 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 16:20 Coronation Street 16:55 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 19:00 Agatha Christie’s Marple 21:00 Vera 23:00 Ladies of Letters 23:30 Ladies of Letters

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Friday 27th August 03:00 BBC News 03:30 Click 04:00 BBC News 04:30 Panorama 05:00 BBC News 05:30 HARDtalk 06:00 BBC World News 06:30 World Business Report 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Animal Park 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45 Caught Red Handed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London 14:45 The Coroner 15:30 Impossible 16:15 Escape to the Country 16:45 Saved and Remade 17:30 The Bidding Room 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London 20:00 Strictly Amy: Crohn’s and Me 21:05 EastEnders 21:25 Would I Lie to You? 22:00 Celebrity MasterChef 22:30 King Gary 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 BBC London 23:35 Captain America: The Winter Soldier

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00:10 BBC Weather 00:45 Who Wants to Be a 00:15 When Ruby Wax Met.. Millionaire? 01:15 Test Cricket 02:15 Celebrity MasterChef 01:35 Ideal World 03:15 Celebrity MasterChef 04:00 FYI Extra 03:45 Wanted: A Simple Life 04:15 Martin and Roman’s 04:30 Life in a Cottage Weekend Best! Garden with Carol Klein 05:05 ITV Nightscreen 05:00 This Is BBC TWO 06:05 Tipping Point 07:30 Animal Park 08:15 Saved and Remade 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:00 Yorkshire Firefighters 10:00 Lorraine 10:00 BBC News 11:00 This Morning 11:00 BBC News 14:00 Letterbox 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 Eggheads 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 15:00 Nigel Slater’s Dish of 14:55 ITV News London the Day 15:30 The Titfield Thunderbolt 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:50 Rick Stein’s Seafood 16:00 Tenable Lover’s Guide 17:00 Tipping Point 17:20 Natural World 18:00 The Chase: Celebrity 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Richard Osman’s House Special of Games 19:00 ITV News London 19:30 The Farmers’ Country 19:30 ITV Evening News Showdown 20:00 Emmerdale 20:00 Test Cricket 21:00 Gardeners’ World 20:30 Coronation Street 22:00 The Boleyns: A 21:30 Endeavour Scandalous Family 23:20 ITV News 23:00 I’ll Get This 23:30 Newsnight 23:50 ITV News London

Saturday 28th August

Channel 4 00:05 Paralympic Games 01:05 Live: Paralympic Games 02:05 Live: Paralympic Games 04:30 Live: Paralympic Games 07:00 Live: Paralympic Games 08:30 Paralympic Games 10:00 Live: Paralympic Games 11:30 Live: Paralympic Games 12:55 Channel 4 News 13:00 Live: Paralympic Games 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 17:00 A Place in the Sun 18:00 Paralympic Games 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 Paralympic Games 21:00 Epic Wales: Valleys, Mountains and Coasts 22:00 Deceit 23:00 The Last Leg of Tokyo 2020

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00:00 A Touch of Frost 02:05 The Loch 03:05 ITV3 Nightscreen 03:30 Teleshopping 07:00 Coronation Street 07:30 Emmerdale 08:00 Emmerdale 09:05 Heartbeat 10:10 Bless This House 10:45 On the Buses 11:20 A Touch of Frost 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:55 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 19:00 Agatha Christie’s Marple 21:00 Vera 23:00 Ladies of Letters 23:30 Ladies of Letters

00:00 A Touch of Frost 08:35 Pip & Posy 00:10 Family Guy 04:00 FYI Extra 01:45 Weather for the Week 00:00 BBC Weather 00:05 Live: Paralympic 08:40 Odo 04:15 Martin and Roman’s Ahead 00:05 Only You Games 00:35 Family Guy 08:55 PAW Patrol Weekend Best! 01:50 Joins BBC News 02:00 Panorama 02:05 The Loch 01:05 Live: Paralympic 01:00 American Dad! 09:25 Fireman Sam 05:05 ITV Nightscreen 02:00 BBC News 02:30 Panorama Games 01:30 American Dad! 09:40 Butterbean’s Café 07:00 Dino Dana 02:30 Click 03:00 Wanted: A Simple Life 03:10 ITV3 Nightscreen 03:00 Live: Paralympic 01:55 Bob’s Burgers 09:55 Brave Bunnies 07:10 Mr. Magoo 03:00 BBC News 03:45 This Is BBC TWO Games 02:20 Bob’s Burgers 10:00 Floogals 07:20 Mr. Magoo 03:30 The Media Show 07:50 Wild & Weird 03:30 Teleshopping 05:00 Live: Paralympic 10:20 The World According To 02:45 Superstore 07:30 Mr. Magoo 04:00 BBC News 08:05 Marrying Mum and Games Grandpa 07:35 Robozuna 03:10 Superstore 04:30 Click - Short Edition Dad 07:00 On the Buses 10:30 Little Princess 08:00 Mighty Mike 07:00 Live: Paralympic 04:45 The Film Review 03:35 The Emily Atack Show 08:35 Ricky Wilson’s Art Jam 08:10 Mighty Mike 10:40 Ben & Holly’s Little Games 05:00 BBC News 04:15 FYI Extra 08:50 Blue Peter 07:25 On the Buses Kingdom 08:15 Mr.Bean 05:30 Our World 08:30 Paralympic Games 09:20 What’s Cooking Omari? 08:30 Mr.Bean 04:30 Teleshopping 10:55 SpongeBob 06:00 BBC News 10:00 Live: Paralympic 09:30 Planet Defenders 07:00 Teleshopping SquarePants 08:40 Hotel Transylvania 08:00 Coronation Street 06:30 The Travel Show Games 09:55 Tinker Bell and the 11:10 SpongeBob 08:55 How 07:30 Love Bites 07:00 Breakfast 11:30 Live: Paralympic Games Legend of the NeverBeast SquarePants 09:25 ITV News 08:30 Love Bites Omnibus 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 13:00 Live: Paralympic 11:00 The Lake District: A 11:25 Entertainment News 09:30 Martin and Roman’s 09:20 Love Bites 12:30 Pizza Boys On 5 Weekend Best! Wild Year Games 13:00 Football Focus 10:50 Ruth Rendell Mysteries 10:20 Dress to Impress 11:30 Friends 10:25 James Martin’s 12:00 Serengeti 15:30 The Simpsons 14:00 BBC Weekend News 11:20 Dress to Impress 12:00 Friends Saturday Morning 13:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of 16:00 Live: W Series Motor 14:15 Bargain Hunt 11:55 Ruth Rendell Mysteries 12:30 Friends 12:35 James Martin’s Islands Racing 12:20 Australian Ninja British 15:00 Money for Nothing 13:00 Friends to Highlands Warrior 13:45 Rick Stein’s Seafood 17:20 Guy Martin’s Best Bits 13:30 Friends 15:45 Garden Rescue 13:00 Ruth Rendell Mysteries 13:05 ITV Lunchtime News 13:55 Catchphrase 16:30 Escape to the Country Lover’s Guide 17:50 Channel 4 News 14:00 Monster-in-Law 13:20 Midsomer Murders 14:15 Summer Holiday 15:00 You’ve Been Framed! 17:30 Final Score 18:00 Paralympic Games 16:05 Clueless 15:20 Thunderball 14:05 Vera 16:00 Live: WA Diamond 15:30 The Sisterhood of the 18:10 BBC Weekend News 17:55 The Chase: Celebrity 19:00 Formula 1 Motor Racing 18:15 Cruising with Jane League Athletics 18:20 BBC London Traveling Pants McDonald Special 20:30 Paralympic Games 16:00 Vera 18:00 Flog It! 18:30 Pointless Celebrities 19:00 ITV Evening News 17:50 Sing 21:00 Treasures With Bettany 19:55 5 News Weekend 19:20 Robin Hood: Prince of 18:30 Porridge 20:00 When The Spencers 19:15 ITV News London 19:55 Coyote Ugly Hughes 18:00 Midsomer Murders 20:00 Test Cricket Thieves Met The Monarchy 19:30 Rolling In It 22:00 Family Guy 22:00 Lost Pyramids of the 21:30 Princess Alexandra: 21:00 Dad’s Army 21:30 Parkinson at 50 20:30 The Void 22:30 Family Guy Aztecs 20:00 Midsomer Murders 21:30 Natural World 22:30 Casualty The Queen’s Confidant 21:30 The Cube 23:00 Buffering 23:00 The Last Leg of Tokyo 22:45 When Award Shows 22:30 Parkinson 23:10 BBC Weekend News 22:50 ITV News 23:30 Family Guy 2020 Go Horribly Wrong 22:00 Midsomer Murders 23:20 Parkinson 23:10 Fast & Furious 6 23:30 Match of the Day The listings for the Costa Blanca People’s TV pages are supplied by an external company – we regret that any changes or errors are not the responsibility of the Costa Blanca People

David Duchovny hasn’t ruled out an X-Files return David Duchovny has opened up about a possible X-Files return. The actor, who played FBI agent Fox Mulder on the long-running show for nine seasons, said that while his co-star Gillian Anderson (who played Dana Scully) may have ruled out a return, he has not. He also reflected on playing the character of Mulder over 25 years, a role that spanned the entire show, two feature films and a two-season reboot, which happened five years ago. When asked if he ever tired of playing Mulder, Duchovny said: “Oh, no... What was interesting when we went back to do like the reboot seasons, was how daunting it was at first. How do I do this guy again? Who is this guy? He was a bit lost to me at first. But then I thought, well, now he’s older. He’s different. And

so am I. So it’s not like trying to do the same thing.” The pair were snapped along with Anderson’s dog, Stella. “Stella made a new friend today. @davidduchovny,” wrote The Crown star in an Instagram post that has since received almost 400,000 likes. Anderson and Duchovny starred together on the popular sci-fi series from 1993 to 2002, after which they reunited for two followup seasons in 2016 and 2018. Anderson – who also stars in Netflix’s Sex Education – previously won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her performance as Agent Scully in the original series. Duchovny received four nominations for his role in The X-Files but only took home the award once in 1997.

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Sunday 29th August 00:55 Reading and Leeds Festival 01:45 Weather for the Week Ahead 01:50 Joins BBC News 02:00 BBC News 02:30 The Travel Show 03:00 BBC News 03:30 Dateline London 04:00 BBC News 04:30 Our World 05:00 BBC News 05:30 Click 06:00 BBC News 06:30 The Media Show 07:00 Breakfast 09:50 Match of the Day 11:15 Fern Britton Meets... 12:15 Homes Under the Hammer 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC Weekend News 14:15 Songs of Praise 14:50 Points of View 15:05 Escape to the Country 15:50 Garden Rescue 16:35 Beauty and the Beast 18:35 Serengeti 19:35 BBC Weekend News 19:50 BBC London 20:00 Countryfile 21:00 Antiques Roadshow 22:00 Vigil 23:00 BBC Weekend News 23:20 BBC London 23:30 Match of the Day 2

00:05 Parkinson 00:45 Election 02:25 This Is BBC TWO 07:15 The Super League Show 08:00 Britain in Bloom 08:30 Gardeners’ World 09:30 Countryfile 10:30 Beechgrove 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30 A Cook Abroad 13:30 My Million Pound Menu 14:30 Talking Pictures 15:05 Murder on the Orient Express 17:05 Witness for the Prosecution 19:00 The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family 20:00 Test Cricket 21:00 Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 21:30 Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer 22:00 When Ruby Wax Met.. 23:00 Live at the Apollo 23:45 Pose

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04:40 ITV Nightscreen 00:05 Live: Paralympic 08:35 Pip & Posy 00:00 Family Guy 07:00 Dino Dana 08:50 Odo 00:30 American Dad! Games 07:10 Mr. Magoo 09:05 PAW Patrol 00:55 American Dad! 07:20 Mr. Magoo 01:05 Live: Paralympic Games 09:30 Fireman Sam 01:25 The Stand Up Sketch 07:30 Mr. Magoo 09:45 Butterbean’s Café Show 03:00 Live: Paralympic 07:35 Robozuna 10:00 Brave Bunnies 01:55 The Stand Up Sketch 08:00 Mighty Mike 10:05 Floogals Games 08:10 Mighty Mike 10:20 The World According To Show 02:25 Don’t Hate the Playaz 08:15 Mr.Bean Grandpa 05:00 Live: Paralympic 08:30 Mr.Bean 10:30 Little Princess 03:25 CelebAbility Games 08:40 Hotel Transylvania 10:40 Ben & Holly’s Little 04:05 Totally Bonkers 08:55 How Kingdom Guinness World Records 07:00 Live: Paralympic 09:25 ITV News 10:55 SpongeBob 04:30 Teleshopping 09:30 Martin and Roman’s SquarePants Games Weekend Best! 11:10 SpongeBob SquarePants 07:00 Teleshopping 07:30 Love Bites 08:30 Paralympic Games 10:25 Love Your Garden 11:20 Entertainment News 08:30 Love Bites 11:25 The Masked Singer US On 5 10:00 Live: Paralympic Games 11:25 Friends 09:30 Dress to Impress 12:20 Rolling In It 13:20 ITV Lunchtime News 10:35 Dress to Impress 11:30 Live: Paralympic Games 11:50 Friends 13:30 Live: MotoGP 12:20 Friends 11:35 Dress to Impress 13:00 Live: Paralympic Games 12:50 Friends Championship Series 12:35 Take Me Out 15:30 You’ve Been Framed! 13:20 Friends 13:35 Catchphrase 15:25 The Simpsons 16:00 Tipping Point: Lucky 13:45 Friends 14:20 You’ve Been Framed! Stars 14:15 Friends 15:55 Congo 15:25 The Sisterhood of the 17:00 Live: FIA Extreme E Off14:45 Dumb & Dumber Traveling Pants 2 18:00 Paralympic Games Road Racing 16:55 The Mask 17:45 The Pirates! In an 18:00 The Chase: Celebrity 19:00 5 News Weekend 19:00 Channel 4 News Special 19:05 Inside Legoland: A Adventure With Scientists 19:00 ITV Evening News 19:35 Snow White and the 19:30 Formula 1 Motor Racing World Of Wonder 19:20 ITV News London 20:00 All Creatures Great and Huntsman 19:30 On Yer Bike for Soccer 22:00 Celebrity SAS: Who Small 22:00 Family Guy Aid 21:00 Premier Inn: Britain’s 22:30 Family Guy Dares Wins 21:00 Vera Biggest Budget Hotel 23:00 Family Guy 23:00 It’s Clarkson on TV 23:00 The Last Leg of Tokyo 22:00 Rich House, Poor 23:30 Family Guy 23:35 ITV News House 23:55 Family Guy 23:55 Undercover Big Boss 2020 23:00 Shirley Valentine

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The 700 year role that Orihuela played in the Vega Baja By David Hudson – Part 2 What Spain went through The one thing you must remember when reading about Spain’s history is that after the Christian Spain under the Romans and Visigoths it took 7 hundred years to return to Christianity. Something that Europe has never experienced and unlike England the Spanish are not ashamed of what Christian laws has donefor the ordinary people and remain the fulcrum of future integration. The reconquest has left hundreds of castles and forts as well as warning towers. Like the beacons in England they were at a distance that the next tower could see the semaphore. The entrance to the towers were halfway up so that the occupants could destroy the ladder which meant that when being attacked only one person at a time could try to enter the tower. This struggle is why religious and Moors and Christian fiestas have such an important place in the community. The oldest Annual Moors and Christians fiesta is in Orihuela that was held in 1594 to celebrate Christianity which was a few years after being freed from the Muslims. The Vega Baja is the triangle from San Pedro to Guardamar up to Hondon de las Frailes with the Sierras of Orihuela, Callosa and Hurchillo. There are 27 towns in the Vega Baja each one has their own history and culture. Some of its physical history was destroyed in the earthquakes of 1829 and 1919 when Almoradi, San Miguel, Montesinos, Granja de Rocamora, Guardamar, Benejuzar, Benejofar, Bigastro, Daya Nueva, Dolores, Jacarilla, Rojales were hit badly and it totally destroyed all the houses of Torrevieja. This was a national disaster and Funds were raised all over Spain. There were 385 deaths with 375 injured. On March 21st every year there is tribute to remember the disaster. The Castles and Palaces in the Vega Baja There are 27 Castles and Forts in the Alicante Province five of which are in the Vega Baja with a palace with a splendid garden plus a fortified Manor House in Cox that more than once gave shelter to prominent persons. The origins of COX dates from Roman times the name COX or Coxis means bottom of the mountain. It has a 12th century Fortified Manor House that has two floors with spiral stairs. It has been recently restored by the Valencian Government with a new set of steps to the castle replacing the winding path. A bit of a climb but worth the spectacular views. The Marques of Jacarilla built an impressive palace and gardens with a Guardia Civil house. Worthwhile a visit as it is only 3kms from Bigastro. Callosa has a 10th Century Castle and is the oldest in the Province. It sits 200m high on a craggy rocky summit

of Callosa mountain and was restored in 1989. In Guardamar you can see the remains of the fortress. The large 12th Century Gothic wall protects the castle. The exterior of the castle was reformed in the 16th century but the rest was in Medieval style. It remained in good condition until the 1829 earthquake. The original inhabitants were Catalans and the name reflex that as a Navy base it was to protect the River Segura from a sea attack. It has been recently restored and offers guided tours. The Santa Pola Castle played an important part in the defence of the town against pirates. It was built in 1558 by the Duke of Maqueda to protect the fishermen and families from the pirates. The fort had advanced canons of its time. It was saved from demolition in the 19th century because the local council gained permission to build a church and customs house. The Castle of Montemar in Algofa was built in the 19th century by the Conde of Casa Rojas and sits high above the Town. It is more decorative than protection. The Orihuela Castle was the best and strongest in Spain. It sits on the top of the Saint Michaels Mount 2,000 feet above sea level. It was originally constructed by Romans to protect the Vega Baja from the Cartegenians. The strong castle was to house the Visigothic King Teodomiro troops and protect the capital of Murcia and Alicante from the Muslims. The castle was part of the city and the wall that I mentioned before was the first line of defence. When the Moors arrived at the battlements they were manned by the troops and women dressed as soldiers. It was so convincing that it led to the Moors negotiating a pact that allowed King to remain King of the Christians until he died at the age of 70. The area covered was Alicante, Murcia up to Hellin and Albacete. There were three entrances to the large fortified wall and when the Moors took charge at the death of Teodomiro they developed the city so that the irregular layout pointed to Meca. It became an important Capital under the Moors. The Zoco Market dates from the 9th century and was to sell the products of the Vega Baja. That included Apples, Pears, Pomegranates and Quinces the Blessing of the Gods. TheMoors also constructed integration system using the river Segura. They also constructed 200 squaremetres of baths that included private and public baths and had hot, normal and cold baths. The town also included gardens and farms. Under the Moors Orihuela maintained Christianity, Jewish and Islam but the influx of Syrians from Valencia and the restriction to defendants of the Visigoths and Jews made it unbearable. Because of the excellent climate and fertile soil the Moors said that “Life is

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always easy in the Vega Baja” Orihuela and the Vega Baja. From early times the Vega Baja has been important due to the rivers Segura and Vinalope that provides water for farming, hunting and fishing. Merchants came from France, Greece and North Africa. The Vega Baja is unique in the Costa Blanca for the reason that the people think of themselves as from Vega Baja and Alicante then Murcia but not Valencia. This is because Orihuela was the Capital of Alicante & Murcia under the Visigoths, the Moors and the Aragon kingdoms. It became the most important city in the south east of the Peninsular. Orihuela dates from the Bronze age 2,500 BC with 1000 people living there trading Olives, Cereals, sheep, Cows, Pigs and Goats throughout the Mediterranean. There were metal mines at Santomera. The area has been occupied by the Phoneticians, Cartegenians, Romans, Visigoths, Muslims and Christians. You can easily imagine Hannibal with his elephants passing San Miguel from Cartagena on to Oriluela and to Rome. Look out for the large red signs “Camino del Cid” that is the roads “El Cid” used to reconquer Spain. Locally you take take the Camino del Cid from Callosa to Redovan then on the old road to Orihuela picking up the other side by the Ociopia and continue to Desamparados passing my 9th Century lane on to Beniel and Murcia. In the 16th century the Bishop Loaces created the Dominican Friars in Hondon de la Frailes (Friars) and between them they formed the Orihuela University that was the most prestigious in Spain covering the Arts, Law, Medicine, Theological and Canon Law. Following an epidemic in the 18th century that reduce the life span to 20 years due to the swamp lands. Cardenal Belluga

commenced clearing the swamps using convict labour who were pardoned if they settled in the area. The first areas were Dolores, San Fulgencio and San Felipe de Neri. This cleaning produced a rich fertile land that created the Garden of Spain and led to the Lemon and Orange groves that are there now. The Catholic Royals arranged marriages with Germany, Portugal and England to get a strong hold on Europe. Victoria did the same many centuries later but it back fired. When Isabel of Castilla married Fernando of Aragon, Orihuela lost some of its status. But in the 18th century when Orihuela supported the loosing side in the war of succession it lost its position as the capital and the town and castle was ransacked and privileges were taken away. Felipe V handed the Alicante area over to the Valencian Royal family. Today the proud Vega Baja people still do not accept being run by Valencia. They accept being part of Alicante and affinity to Murcia but not being part of the Valencia kingdom. This means that the local signs in the Valencian language stop at the Vega Baja border. Orihuela never gained its prominence again. By the end of the 18th Century the Catalan, Valencian and Malloca languages had died due to the need of communication throughout Spain. The impact that Orihuela had then faded, while Elche and Alicante took over the importance in this region. Before I finish about the history it is worth mentioning that in the Spanish Civil war San Isidro had the biggest Concentration Camp in Spain where the prisoners had to feed themselves with collecting berries and edible things from the orchard that they were camped in. Once a year there is an memorial event in San Isidro. Sometimes this is refereed to as being in Albatera but San Isidro was part of Albatera in the war only

getting independence afterwards when they set up a agriculture research establishment. Now one of the most important in Spain. When the war ended 80% of the population could not read or write but in ten years under Franco 90% of them were educated in reading and writing. This was the start of democracy. A Gota Fria in 1976 caused extensive damage in and around Orihuela. In 1987 another Gota Fria destroyed the Vega Baja infrastructure and many people died. The roads you have now dates from then. I remember in the 80s that you had to go through every coastal town. No Tunnel at El Atet or bypasses at La Marina and Torrevieja. There was no AP7 or A7 Motorways. The nearest Carrefour was in Alicante as Elche Carrefour took much longer to get to because of the narrow twisting roads. The Vega Baja countryside gives a colourful fauna with numerous species of birds, kestrels and owls that swoop around my house at night with their loud screeches. I have Robins, Blackbirds, Coal tits, Green singers, Martins, Finches, Wag tails and there are Flamingos and sea birds closer to the coast. There are Natural Parks and Salt Lakes in Torrevieja and La Mata, Mountain walks in Benejuzar, Redovan & Albatera. Palm parks in Orihuela and San Isidro. The culture of Vega Baja covers many products and food with influences from all the invading cultures. Towns can be known for their origins by their name. I had already mention Cox as a Roman name. The name Catral dates from the Iberian period. Any town with a saint in Spanish dates from the 1500. Towns that have “Al” or “Ben” were Muslim settlements and have strong influences of Arab culture.

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Calorie conscious cocktails Unfortunately, the calories in booze count. According to Alcohol Aware the humble pint contains as many of them as a large slice of pepperoni pizza. But that doesn’t mean you have to quit booze completely if you want to lose weight. You just need to learn the difference between low-calorie alcohols and the stuff that goes straight to your beer belly. It’s summer after all. The terraces are open, the sun’s shining and the ‘fancy a drink?’ texts are flowing in with alarming regularity. If you want to move forward in a healthconscious way, then you need a plan; an approach that gives you full control over what you’re drinking, without robbing you of any of the fun or spontaneity that the silly season calls for. The key is to be careful about what you’re drinking. Cocktails often have the highest level of calories because of the sugary goodness that make them taste so delicious – a Manhattan has around 160 calories per drink and a Cosmopolitan around 200 calories per drink. Your favourite beer isn’t far behind either, with an average of 149 calories per pint. Don’t forget also that when we drink our blood sugar levels struggle to stay balanced so in addition to the booze you’ll probably want to devour something nasty on the way home. And this is on

top of the calories you consume for the same reason whilst hungover. Life is hard. But fear not! You can still enjoy a drink (or six) without consuming the equivalent of 14 churros. Here are some easy ways to enjoy yourself. high alcohol/low sugar cocktails Feel like treating yourself but don’t want to blow the healthy eating? Not all cocktails are created equal. Many of the concoctions you get served up in bars are basically desserts, packed with sugars and calories. (And they’re usually delicious for it.) Get to know the ones which are either short and strong so have a high percentage of alcohol with few sugary additions or those which you

can substitute the sugar added for lower calorie options. A mojito without sugar or sugar syrup - just soda, lime, mint and rum - is better for you. Other classics of the lowfat genre include: Martini (vodka/gin, vermouth, lemon peel), Negroni (Gin, vermouth, Campari, slice of orange), Old Fashioned (Whiskey/bourbon, Angosturan bitters, orange slice), Bloody Mary (Vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, splashes of Worcestershire sauce and smoked Tabasco, celery stick) But to be honest, there are loads of great options. Vodka, soda and lemon for example, and even kombucha with vodka (although it might be a stretch to refer to any of those as cocktails. More on low-fat mixers further down the page.) With the above, ensure that you’re pulling them together yourself. Shop-bought cocktail mixes, even supposedly healthy ones, are often laced with a completely unnecessary sugars and sweeteners. They usually don’t taste as nice, either. If you really want to get granular, you can lessen your calorie intake by choosing the right spirit brand. The less the alcohol percentage, the less calories appear in the drink, so a bottle of 80 proof vodka (40% alcohol) has 64 calories per 1oz, while a bottle of 100-proof (50%) arrives at 82 calories per 1oz.

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Get it in the can A cupboard that’s well-stocked with canned foods makes life so much easier. They have a long shelf-life, are generally inexpensive, and can save you making endless trips to the shops. Canned food is still nutritious and it also counts towards your five-a-day. Tomatoes Most households have a few tins of tomatoes knocking about the cupboard, and it’s well worth keeping a selection of chopped, whole plum and cherry tomatoes in stock. It’s also worth remembering that cheaper supermarket brands can be watery, so spend a tiny bit extra if you can and buy an Italian brand. Tuna Tuna in spring water can

be a little dry so, unless you’re counting calories, switch out for the better-tasting tuna canned in olive oil. It’s extremely versatile, too, so think beyond the usual tuna melts and sandwiches. Kidney beans A firm favourite in bean salads and chilli con carne, kidney beans are a great source of protein. Remember to give them a good rinse before using. Anchovies Anchovies canned in olive oil add a savoury, “umami” note to so many dishes, whether in a pasta sauce, or studded in a leg of lamb. If you’re cooking with them, the standard brands in olive oil are fine. But, for a salad or just as a treat on toast, look for Spanish anchovies from

the Cantabrian Sea, which are fatter, bigger and juicier – a real gourmet treat. Baked beans Few would dispute the simple joy of cheesy baked beans on toast, but they are a useful ingredient for many other dishes, too. You can add them to a vegetarian chilli or to a tomato soup. Olives Some tinned olives are better than others, so you may need to try a few first. If they are very salty from the brine, give them a rinse under cold water, then leave in olive oil for an hour or two before eating them. You can use them to make a tapenade – an olive paste, where olives are blended with oil, anchovies, garlic and parsley.

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Walkers release loads of new flavours Walkers sure does know a thing or two about crisp flavours. You’ve got your classics like Salt & Vinegar, Cheese & Onion, the suspect Prawn Cocktail and my personal favourite Smokey Bacon. But every so often, the guys at Walkers HQ throw something new into the mix... remember the outstanding KFC ones? Well, Walkers latest range is inspired by some of peoples favourite restaurants. The Taste Icons range flavours are Fish & Chips (inspired by the The Wetherby Whaler in Yorkshire), Madras Curry (inspired by the Radhuni restaurant in Loanhead), Thai Green Curry (inspired by Mantra in Newcastle) and Chicken Burrito (inspired by Yukka in London). These new limited-edition flavours have been launched to celebrate and support local eateries. To create the range, the crisp brand selected four local community hero restaurants from around the UK – all with different cuisines – and turned their most popular dishes into limited-edition flavours. What’s more, each new pack of the Taste Icons crisps offers a £5 off food code for you to use at local restaurants. With 3,000 restaurants to choose from, Walkers is aiming to help crisp lovers give back and support

their favourite local eateries which have played such a vital role in everyone’s lives over the past year or so. Katherine Cook from Walkers said: “Over the past 18 months, we have seen that, no matter what, local restaurants have been there for us as a nation. This year, Walkers is supporting and celebrating local restaurants by re-creating the flavours of the delicious dishes of four, much-loved local

restaurants on our crisps and telling their iconic stories on our packs. We have also enlisted thousands of restaurants across the nation to participate in the offer to drive footfall to local restaurants (within five miles of every diner). At Walkers, we are proud to be able to give back to local businesses.” We are hoping the Overseas Supermarkets Iceland and Tesco will let us all experience the new range!

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This week I am sharing a letter from Jayne, who is taking control of her life. It’s never too late to find peace and happiness. Losing three family members in the last two years has made me realise that I can no longer live my life being humiliated by my husband. Friends and family have been asking me for

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years why I put up with his cheating; it seems everyone knew about it anyway when I tried so hard to keep his affairs quiet. I tried to protect my children, but my daughter said to me that their father hadn’t made a secret of it, and even introduced one woman to her when he was seen out. When I’ve tackled him about it, he says I knew what he was like before we got married; I

did, but hoped he’d change. We married because I fell pregnant, and I thought it was the right thing to do, and hoped it would be the making of him. Then he started staying late at work, and saying he had to work away. At first he made excuses, then he no longer bothered to hide it. He said it didn’t change his feelings for me, but rarely did he spend time with me or the family. Losing my parents in quick succession, and then my brother to cancer at age 48, my brother told me to do what it took to make myself happy; so

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with those word going around my head, I have taken a good, long look at my life and have decided I am no more than his house keeper for the home he rarely frequents. I want to tell others out there that no one needs to feel like me, a doormat, and you can change. I just wish I’d had the courage to do it years ago. I am now happily living in my own, lovely apartment in Spain.

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Drink found to boost longevity Longevity and a reduction in age-related diseases can be achieved with the right kinds of foods and drinks. In fact, one drink has been described as so powerful it could help reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk whilst boosting longevity. Life longevity may seem beyond one’s control, but many healthy habits may lead a person to reaching a ripe, old age. These include exercising, getting enough sleep and limiting alcohol intake. Taken together, these habits can boost a person’s health and put them on the path to a long life. There is another healthy habit one should try and incorporate into their diet which is backed by science and promoted by health advocates. What is it? Hibiscus has been used for centuries by different cultures as a remedy for several health conditions. The Egyptians used hibiscus tea to lower body temperature, treat heart and nerve diseases, and as a diuretic to increase urine production. Africans used hibiscus tea to treat cancer, liver disease, and cold symptoms. Today, hibiscus is popular for its potential to reduce high blood pressure,

lower cholesterol, reduce risk of Alzheimer’s and help to increase longevity. A study published in the National Library of Medicine, hibiscus use and how it prolongs a person’s lifespan was analysed. The study noted: “Hibiscus sabdariffa L. is commonly used as an ingredient for herbal teas and food supplements. Several studies demonstrated the beneficial effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. extracts (HSE). HSE treatment resulted in a prominent extension of lifespan (up to 24 percent) and a reduction of the age-dependent decline in locomotion. Our results demonstrate that HSE increases lifespan.” Several studies have found that hibiscus tea may lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. In one study, 65 people with high blood pressure were given hibiscus tea or a placebo. After six weeks, those who drank hibiscus tea had a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure, compared to the placebo. Antioxidants help fight free radicals in the body, which can damage collagen - causing

skin dryness, wrinkles and premature ageing. It is also a source of protein, a building block of the skin, and is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Aduna hibiscus is a source of calcium helping to support the normal function of digestive enzymes in the gut. It is also a source of iron helping to support immune function in the body and for the formation of red blood cells which transport oxygen around the body. This keeps the immune system healthy and boosts longevity. Health experts have found that hibiscus contains therapeutic interventions which could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The drink is known to help lower neuroinflammation, improves spatial memory, and has an anti-diabetic effect protecting against Alzheimer’s disease as glycaemic control can contribute to Alzheimer’s pathology. The research covered in papers is further evidence that food and drinks can truly be the best medicine and by drinking a simple cup of hibiscus your risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s is significantly reduced.

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New eVTOL Concept Is Like a Flying Sports Car A new concept from Urban eVTOL, the Leo wants to be like a car. It measures 20 feet by 10 feet, meaning it will fit in most two-car garages. And it has an automotive-style interior, with an easy-to-learn semi-autonomous flyby-wire control system. “We set out to create a safe and compact vehicle that operates simply and feels intuitive to a culture accustomed to automobiles,” Urban eVTOL co-founder Carlos Salaff said. Salaff started his career as an

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design built by co-founder Pete Bitar’s Electric Jet Aircraft. The system uses five clusters of electrically powered jet turbines. Four of the clusters provide lift and the fifth pushes the Leo forward. Each cluster works in unison to emulate a single rotor, but the multiple jets per cluster provide safety through redundancy. The turbines’ rotors are housed within the craft’s body, which provides additional safety. Plus it looks pretty damn cool. The system has performed well in tethered test flight and Urban Evtol projects a top speed of 250 mph with one hour of flight time. “We do not have exposed propeller blades that could cause harm to people and property,” Salaff says. “This enables us to reach more service areas with a more compact network of landing hubs.” The interior holds three people, but the most interesting number may be the price tag: $300,000. “Our pricing target is comparably low in the eVTOL space,” adds Salaff. “This will bring down ridesharing costs and make this form of travel more accessible.” Sounds good, but don’t start sending Venmo payments yet. Salaff says the plan calls for experimental certification in 2023 and full arrival on the market in 2026.

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Dates are important We are used to seeing “sell by” and “best before by” dates on our groceries, but did you know that there are parts of the car that also have an expiration, or best before date? The difference with car parts is that they wear over time and usage, and so there isn´t always a specific timeframe to work to, but we do know that some of the elements will need replacing sooner than others. You are probably used to the idea of an oil change, but there are other elements too. Our cars need regular servicing, which usually means liquids and filters, changing the engine oil and oil filter every 15,000 km; air filter every 20,000 - 30,000 km; fuel filter every 30,000 - 50,000 km; cabin filter every 15,000 km; brake fluid every 20,000 km or 2 years; and antifreeze every 2 years. Okay, your head might be spinning already, but most of these changes will be dealt with, or at least should be, by qualified mechanics at your local workshop, so they are really more of an awareness of what to expect and when, then there are the major parts you should monitor. Air conditioning If you notice an unpleasant odour or if your car doesn´t cool down, or heat up at this time of year, then it may be time to get the air conditioning

checked. A tuning every two years is essential (especially if your vehicle is already a little older), changing the gas and checking the system for leaks, and replacing the cabin filter, as we mentioned, annually. Wiper blades One you know what you are doing replacing the wiper blades is a relatively simple task, and it is essential that they clean the main part of the windscreen without leaving streaks, and

without grinding on the glass. Battery Although the car´s battery receives a charge once the engine is running, over time they do start to fail. The recommendation is to change your battery every 4 or 5 years in order to avoid the car failing to start on the most important morning of your life, which is what usually seems to happen. Catalyst The catalyst change is a specialist job, but it is required approximately every 40,000 kilometres. Airbag The airbag is designed to last

for the life of the vehicle, so long as it isn´t used of course, but they must be checked, especially if your vehicle is 10 to 15 years old. Seat belts Again, they are designed to last the life of the vehicle, but they can become worn in time and the mechanism can fail, so it is important to have these checked frequently on older models. Lights We have spoken many times before about the importance of checking all the lights on a regular basis. However, the lights tend to last 2 to 3 years, on average, so you can plan whilst still checking on a regular basis. Bulbs should always be replaced in pairs by the way. Tyres Again, we have spoken at length about tyres and the importance of checking them, ensuring equal wear and that there is a minimum tread of 1.6 mm. If you plan for when your vehicle might need a little extra care, then it helps to avoid nasty shocks when you take it for a service. These elements do fail, and they are important to replace, so don´t complain to your mechanic or garage if the quote is a little higher than expected if you haven´t factored these replacements into your running costs, otherwise you will be ready for anything, as will your car be.

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Buying a used Car The biggest problem with buying a used car is that you will never truly know the history of the vehicle, what is has been through, who has driven it, or how technically sound it is. But there are a few things you can do to reduce the risk, and hopefully get a lot of future use from your new purchase. Although we all may dream of buying a fleet of new cars, maybe adding a Ferrari, a Lamborghini or a Rolls Royce to our collection, the reality is that we often have to settle for something within a much smaller budget, and that is where a secondhand car is often the only option. The sad reality is that new cars depreciate the moment we buy them, and the quality standard of the car also reduces with every single trip. The first top tip for buying a used car is to have realistic expectations. While cheaper cars can be cheaper to buy, this doesn’t necessarily mean they are cheap to run. So, it’s key that before you investigate buying a car or making any decisions that you set out your budget for the car and any additional costs. Find out how much does servicing cost, how expensive are spare parts, how freely available are those parts? Do a thorough check assuming things might go wrong, not because you should be pessimistic, but rather because faults do happen so if you plan for them within your budget then they won´t be so much of a surprise. By the way, some industry experts estimate that on average a person would spend 1,800 euro per year on their car and keeping it roadworthy, increasing over time, so keep this in mind, perhaps spreading a budget over that year.

The figure includes fuel, as well as insurance and tax, but also servicing and maintenance. Love at First Sight? Don´t trust your first impression. Make sure you look at the car with a critical eye. Having a reliable and sturdy car is not about the colour, so don´t fall into the trap of choosing a vehicle by that means, but rather take a long and detailed look at it. You can research the model online, checking to see what the most common problems and faults are, and then check your new potential purchase for signs of those problems. Look out for obvious modifications. Some vehicle modifications can render the ITV as invalid, whereas other can simply be masking a deeper problem. Modifications can also increase the cost of insurance. Check the car in daylight too, so you can see clearly if there are any problems. history? What history? All cars have two histories. One, we will never know about, as we have not been with it for the duration of its life, and neither has the current owner. Even the most careful of drivers cannot avoid leaving their car in the street or a car park, and so nobody really knows what has happened during that time. However, there is one history we can check, that is the administrative register. You can do this via the DGT website, dgt.es, but it is important that you check the car and see if there are any debts, fines or other issues recorded, as if you buy it, they become your problem.

Check the Documents Does the car come with the original documents such as the logbook and ITV card? If not, you may need to ask the seller to obtain these before you buy the car. Don´t but a car without the original documents as you cannot be sure it is even for sale. Testing… Testing… It is important to test drive any car you are thinking of buying, new or second hand, but it is arguably more important for the latter. Whilst a car might look pristine on the outside, we don´t usually buy cars for their aesthetics but rather as a mobility tool, so how it will feel getting us from a to b is crucial. Check everything during the test drive. See if the car pulls to either side, if it stops safely, accelerates well, and if it turns without struggling. Check all the features of the car too, such as the electrics, including the lights, and the safety features such as seat belts. Check the windscreen wipers, washers, everything you might use on a regular, or occasional basis. You don´t have to settle for one test drive of course, go back and do it again if you feel it appropriate, maybe even at night, whatever makes you feel more confident in the vehicle you are buying. Buying a car can be a stressful time, it is a big investment, and it will not be without problems (sorry), but if you check these things before buying a car, and more importantly make sure you are 100% happy before handing over any money, then hopefully you will have a long and happy life still with your new, albeit second-hand, motor.

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Having been denied the chance to support the Franjiverdes since their miraculous promotion to La Liga at then of the 2019/20 season, the fans were finally allowed back into the Martinez Valero for the first match of the season. The 40% capacity limited meant an attendance of 9,145 most of which were season ticket holders along with a small number of general public who had been luckily enough to buy their ticket online when they went on sale 24 hours before the fixture. The first seven minutes were a hard watch for the Elche fans as visiting Althletic Bilbao took 4 corners, testing the debuting Kiko Casilla in goal. Elche continued to make their very vocal supporters nervous, by making many long and inaccurate passes. As the match progressed, the team improved and Pere Milla gave us a goal, which was disallowed for being a hairs width offside. It was not Milla’s day as at the start of the second half he sent wide, a clear head to head with the goalie. The game finished 0-0, which was a gift for the visitors and a shame for the locals who deserved a victory. There was huge midweek excitement when a new signing flew in by private Leer Jet. 31 year old Argentinian International striker Dario ‘Pipa’ Benedetto arrived on loan from Marseille, for whom he has scored 16

goals since 2019 and previous to that 32 goals for Boca Juniors. On Sunday, Elche travelled to Madrid to take on the current champions at the Wanda Metropolitano. The first half was evenly matched and relatively unremarkable, apart from a school boy error from new keeper Kiko Casilla who joined Elche on loan from Leeds. Casilla ran to a through ball, intending to kick it away, but he completely missed the ball, leaving the on coming Correa with a golden opportunity of an open goal. During the opening minutes of the second half Casilla more than made up for his error with 2 phenomenal saves. Just after the 60 minute mark Pere Milla made way for Benedetto’s debut. The 1-0 result did not really reflect the match, which saw Elche CF playing some of their best football of recent years. EuroTourGuide are offering coach travel for 11€ to the Martinez Valero on Saturday 28th for the 19:30 kick off, please book on www.eurotourguide. com. Match tickets should go on general sale this week and will be available on www.elchecf.es for the top tier seats for 15€ to 30€.

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This is the fourth year in the past five-year period (due to Covid) that we played this competition which is sponsored by Alan and Wendy Ralph. All players arrived very early at Imanyo’s for breakfast due to 9.20am tee time, the format was full handicap stableford split into two groups. Roda was in excellent condition all round - from the welcome from the caddy master to the greens. Winner of the Keep It in The Family Cup from group B was Derry Quinlan with 36 points, runner up was “Av A Go Golfer” Steve Day with 33points, third place on count back with “Sandy” Terry Burton went to our “Spanish Professional” Miguel Garcia with 32 points. Winner of group A on count back was “Mr Amstel” Peter Kelly with 35 points, runner up was “Wine Collector” Brian Court also with 35 points, third place, again on count back was” He’s on

Fire” Steve Burns beating “Three Clubs” Sean McGuinness with 34 points. The six nearest the pins were won by, hole 2 “Spanish Professional” Miguel Garcia, holes 6 and 18 Dave Martin, hole 8 “Av A Go Golfer” Steve Day, hole 11 “He’s on Fire” Steve Burns, and hole 13 “Fruit Man” Tom Goulden. Best front Nine on count back went to “Three Clubs” Sean McGuinness beating “The Wine Collector” Brian Court with 19 points, and best back Nine went to “Av A Go Golfer” Steve Day with 20 points. The presentation was held at Imanyo’s bar, thank you to Antonio, and all the staff for looking after us, the football card was won by Colin Pepperday with Birmingham City raising another €40 for our charities of 2021. Visit: www.imanyogolfsociety.com or email: imanyogolfsociety@gmail. com

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Today’s Tales: Jurgen doesn’t want to go with the flow and a Chelsea striker scores And in a flash, it has gone - the second week of Premier League action disappears as quickly as it appeared. Already, things start to have a familiar feel - Manchester United went behind away from home before sorting themselves out to nick a point they may not have deserved. Norwich City got battered by one of the top sides. Burnley tried to kick Liverpool off the pitch but ultimately lost. Adama Traore failed hit to a bus with a banjo and an expensive Chelsea striker hit the ground running in their first game. Wait, what? That doesn’t sound right. Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side kicked the weekend off at Anfield and Burnley, as mentioned, looked to kick Liverpool off Anfield as the former champions won 2-0. Kloppo probably has a point when he takes on those that are pining for football to be like it was in the 70s and 80s - would we want to drive cars from back then? No, so why do we want to see tackles go in like they did back then? There has to be a balance though - we don’t want every team to be allowed three Terry Hurlocks but let’s not call every bit of contact a foul either.

Either way, Burnley will Burnley and you’re probably not going to change a player like Ashley Barnes this late in his career. It didn’t stop the Reds as young Harvey Elliott made an impressive first Premier League start - and it was the usual faces of Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane who did the goal-related damage. Naturally, Sean Dyche had a few moans of his own thinking his side had been hard done by with a couple of rough Liverpool challenges. Sean Dyche will, after all, Sean Dyche. Quite a few people are tipping Chelsea for the title (including me which almost guarantees it won’t happen) and now they’ve got a striker who might score goals (sorry, Timo) they are an even more frightening prospect. 14 minutes was all it took for Romelu Lukaku to bully Pablo Mari into an arm-flinging submission to the floor and open his second account for the club. Tony Adams, watching in a TV studio, would not have approved of that bit of defending from an Arsenal defender carrying on the legacy of back fours before him. Bernd Leno might have chosen a good moment to make one of the finest reflex saves ever seen in the Premier League (wouldn’t be right at the top though, given the game was gone and this will not be remembered as a classic match). Given he now has an overpriced understudy itching to finally play some minutes that don’t lead to relegation (though don’t count that chicken just yet, Aaron), his tip on to the bar that denied Lukaku his second was about the best thing that happened to any Gunner at the Emirates. Peppy G’s actual champions got their home campaign underway with the standard 5-0 drubbing of Norwich. Jack Grealish he cost ONE HUNDRED MILLION if you’ve been living under a rock scored his first City goal, whilst Gabby Jesus reminded everyone he is actually quite good (and a hell of a lot cheaper to run than Harry Kane).

Abbey Anglers On Tuesday the 17th of August we fished an open match at the El Bosquet complex at Crevillente. We had a very big turn out for this time of year with 22 anglers taking part and we fished pegs A1 to 7, 18 to 24 and 26 to 40. Winner on the day was Richard King with a great weight of 27.675kg. Richard fished peg 18 on the old back channel and alternated between pole and

feeder with maggot to take several decent carp. Second was the master of El Bosquet, Neil McBernie. Drawn on peg 38 he fished the pole with pellet for 27.600kg. Third was a welcome visitor from Andalucia Neil Bomford. Drawn on peg B1 he fished maggot on the pole for a credible 19.10kg. Other section winners included

Raheem Sterling even managed to play and score but, as you’d suspect, City will face tougher challenges than Norwich this season. Early pacesetters Man United failed to live up to the early expectations, coming from behind to take a point from Southampton at St Mary’s. Southampton did enough to take all three - United, really, did not. Still, nice to see Fred continue his goalscoring start to the season. Nuno had an early return to Spurs and regardless of what happens to Harry Kane, could he finally be the manager to wake up Dele Alli? Alli scored the winner from the spot and Wolves looked toothless once again. Kane did come off the bench but, having seen the state of that away kit, can you blame him for wanting to get out? He missed a chance to make it 2-0 but if anyone was leaving Molineux disappointed they didn’t score it was Adama Traore (again). Brighton ended the weekend with a 100% record so far this season even with only two games gone I did not expect to be saying that. Once again, they were efficient and, once again, I did not expect to be saying that. I don’t think it can be written off as “only Watford” given that they did a number on Villa on the opening day, but given they’ve only beaten the Hornets and Burnley let’s not get too carried away with Graham Potter’s magic on the south coast. It doesn’t seem to matter who Danny Ings is playing for, he’ll score - Ings’ scissor-kick for Villa against Newcastle is, apparently, an early contender for goal-of-the-season but, more realistically, we’ll all have forgotten it by the time everyone returns from the first international break. Villa did need that win, however how many more points before people stop mentioning the fact that they no longer have their former skipper? As ever, there were goals in the Leeds match - which is even more impressive given they were playing an Everton side managed by Rafa Benitez. Do not be fooled - the Toffees

Jackie Breslin with 14.40kg peg 2. Graham Patterson with 8.85kg peg 5, Russell Davidson peg 27 15.65kg and Tony Felstead peg 34 15.22kg. The pairs competition was won by Richard King and Neil McBernie with 55.275kg and the runners up were Tony and Russell. No matches in August for Rods and Reels. Further details can be found on our website at www. abbeyangling.es

having five goals in two matches does not point to a new carefree Rafa. It means that Michael Keane had better sort himself out or he won’t be seen again. Crystal Palace fans could be in for a long season - if they thought watching a Roy Hogdson side was painful, it would be interesting to get their thoughts after they’ve suffered two months of Patrick Vieira’s tactical philosophy. The Eagles failed to soar higher than the Bees and it was a 0-0 draw with Brentford. With a week remaining in this transfer window, the rumours get no less crazy. Arsenal, the new big spenders of English football, claim not to be done despite adding Odegaard and Ramsdale for something in the region of £55m last week. Don’t let the fact that there’s a lack of concrete rumours linked to the Emirates right now, there’s still a while left for them to hit panic. West Ham’s “one-of-their-own”, Declan Rice, is thought to be a little peeved that he is being valued at £100m. He knows as well as us that nobody is paying that for him. Tanguy Ndombele’s time at Tottenham won’t be remembered for much other than an impromptu park session with former gaffer Jose Mourinho - he’s desperate to get away and would like to play for Real Madrid, Barcelona or Bayern Munich. And Spurs thought they had issues with Harry Kane. The previously mentioned Michael Keane should be worried about Everton being linked to taking Chelsea not-yet-seen defender Malang Sarr on loan. If you remember Tiemoue Bakayoko, you’ll be delighted to learn he might be about to join AC Milan permanently. Finally, Steve Bruce is listening to Newcastle fans’ desire to play nonstop attacking football regardless of that meaning certain relegation. As a result, he’s in for Everton’s James Rodriguez which is, frankly, bonkers.

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Torrevieja Mayor rewards local Olympians The Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, together with the Councillor for Sports, Diana Box, met the athletes from Torrevieja who participated in the Olympic Games held in Tokyo, Luis Manuel Corchete (athletics) and Daniel Cánovas (sailing coach).

The Mayor presented the duo with a personal plaque in recognition of their achievement of participating in a competition at such high level as the Olympics. He said: “It is a privilege and an honour to receive two athletes from the city of Torrevieja, who have participated in the Olympics and who have made us all part of this dream come true.”

In return, the Olympic walker Luis Manuel Corchete presented Eduardo Dolón, and the Councillor for Sports, Diana Box, with the shirt, the number and a photograph of his time at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, as thanks to his beginnings in the municipal athletics school. This gift will be placed in a privileged place in the sports hall the Mayor confirmed. Both athletes wanted to thank the city for all the support they have received in recent weeks. They both have special memories for their beginnings as athletes in their city, Luis Manuel Corchete at the municipal athletics school, and Daniel Cánovas at the Real Club Náutico in Torrevieja.

Polish Olympian auctions rafa Nadal takes rest of silver medal for infant’s year off due to injury heart surgery

Not even two weeks since winning a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk put it up for auction to help save an infant’s life. However, she recently announced that she exceeded her fundraising goal and that she’s keeping her silver medal thanks to the donor who put her over the top. Andrejczyk announced the auction on Facebook, five days after securing the silver medal in javelin. She wrote that she chose to raise funds for Miłoszek Małysa, an 8-month-old boy who needs to travel from Poland to Stanford University in California to have life-saving heart surgery. She didn’t know Małysa, but wrote that she knew his cause was the right choice after reading online pleas for help from his parents. Andrejczyk wrote that Małysa needed 1.5 million Polish zlotys — roughly $385,000 — to cover the costs of his transportation and medical care. She wrote that half had already been raised by

the family’s online fundraiser and that her goal along with Małysa’s mother was to raise the other half through the medal auction. Andrejczyk, 25, is a cancer survivor. A 2018 sinus X-Ray revealed that she suffered from osteosarcoma, a type of cancer that forms in the cells that form bones. She required surgery, but not chemotherapy and was able to restart training for the Tokyo Games in 2019. She previously competed in the Rio Olympics in 2016, where she finished two centimeters off the podium in fourth place. She recovered in time to compete in Tokyo, where her throw of 64.61 meters earned her the silver medal on Aug. 6 behind China’s gold-medal winner Shiying Liu (66.34 meters). While she cherishes the accomplishment, she decided that putting the medal up for auction was of more value than keeping it herself. Andrejczyk announced that the auction was closed and a

Polish convenience store chain called Zabka made the winning bid. “We have the winner of the auction!” she wrote. “On Friday I received this wonderful information, and due to the fact that you dears have already done wonders and joint forces have paid more than the equivalent of the initial medal to the Miłoszek account — I decided to end the auction so that our Miłoszek will receive the whole amount as soon as possible and can fly to the USA. “The winner, and at the same time, the company I will be eternally grateful to is the company Zabka.” Zabka confirmed that it made the winning bid with a Facebook message reading: “We were moved by the beautiful and extremely noble gesture” made by Andrejczyk. Zabka gracefully declined to accept the silver medal. “We also decided that the silver medal from Tokyo will stay with Ms. Maria.”

Top Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal has announced he will be taking the rest of 2021 off in order to recover fully from an injury that has been ‘playing up’ for more than a year. The Mallorca-born ace had to pull out of the Tokyo Olympics due to a foot problem – the second Games he has missed due to injuries, the last being London 2012 – has scratched from the US Open, and had to retire from the Cincinnati Masters 1000 two weeks ago. He says the foot problem is ‘not a new injury’, but a ‘problem’ he has had since 2005 – just as his career at the sharp end of tennis was beginning to take off – and which is now flaring up again. Now aged 35 – fairly elderly for a player at his level – Nadal is conscious that he cannot push himself beyond his limits if he wants to stay on the circuit. Addressing fans on social media, Rafa announced he had decided to ‘call time on the 2021 season’. “Quite honestly, I’ve been suffering much more than I should have been with my foot

for a year, and I need to take some time out,” he writes. “After having talked about it with the team and my family, we’ve taken this decision and I think it’s the right path to take in order to try to recover, and recover properly. “It’s been a year in which I’ve missed things that I really care about – like Wimbledon, like the Olympics, like the forthcoming US Open, like many other events that are also important to me – and, seeing as this last year I’ve not been able to train and prepare properly to compete in the way I truly like to, in the end, I’ve come to the conclusion that what I need is time off to recover. “[Time off to] change a string of things, to try to understand how my foot has progressed in recent times...it’s not a new injury, it’s an injury I’ve had since 2005, and which has not prevented me from developing my sporting career all these years. “It is true, though, that things have not been going the way they should for me for a while, the way we’d all like them to

go, and now is the moment to make decisions, seek out a type of treatment that’s a little bit different to try to find a solution to this problem or, at least, to improve it, so I can still have choices over the next few years. “I’m most optimistic and prepared to do whatever needs to be done to get back the best possible form, to carry on competing for the things that really motivate me and have done all these years. “I’m convinced that, with the recovery of my food and, evidently, major daily efforts, I’ll be able to achieve this. I’m going to work as hard as I can so that this is the case. “Thanks, all of you, in advance, for all your support, understanding, and shows of affection, all of which are really important – and even more so during difficult times like these. “I promise you all that what I’m going to do is work really hard to try to carry on enjoying this sport for some time to come. “Big hugs for all of you.”

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Citroen Elysee 2016, Manual, Petrol, 99,047 kms, Hatchback/Saloon, 1.2L, ABS, PAS, A/C Cruise Control, radio/CD, Aux/USB, Electric windows, Bluetooth. 6,995€

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BMW X1 2014, Automatic, diesel, 73,734 kms, Porsche Panamera 2011, automatic, Petrol, Volkswagen EOS Cabrio 2011, Manual, Diesel, Fiat 500L Automatic 2012, automatic, Diesal, Hatchback/Saloon, 2.0L, ABS, PAS, Radio/CD, 198,000 kms, Hatchback/Saloon, 3.6L, 106,125 kms, Cabrio, 2.0L, ABS, PAS, Central 75,772 kms, MPV 5 Seater, 1.3L, ABS, Power AUX/USB, electric windows, Parking sensors, ABS, PAS, multifunctional steering wheel, locking, Electric hard top roof, Radio/CD, assisted steering, central locking, Radio/CD, Central locking, Navigation, Multifunctional Bluetooth, Parking Sensors, Climate Control, Climate control, Bluetooth, Electric windows, Electric windows, Bluetooth, Cruise control, steering wheel, Climate control. Cruise Control, Navigation, Leather Interior, Parking sensors, Multifunctional steering Climate Control, Multifunctional steering 14,995€ Bluetooth. 28,995€ wheel. 10,995€ wheel. 9,995€

Jaguar E-PACE 2018, Diesel, 153,741 kms, Manual, 4x2, 2.0L, ABS, Power assisted steering, Radio/CD, A/C, Bluetooth, Multifunctional steering wheel, Navigation, Reverse camera. 23,995€