Costa de Almeria 23 – 29 August 2012 Issue 1416

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Tax scam alert

FRONT EXTRA

Construction work to begin

EXCLUSIVE by EWN Staff Reporter EXPATRIATES need to be on the alert over the latest on-line tax scam.

A British expatriate almost fell for the fraud after receiving an e-mail seemingly carrying an HM Revenue and Customs letterhead and subject ‘Unclaimed Tax Refund Notification.’

But something did not seem quite right with the e-mail, even though at first glance it appeared authentic.

So Siobhan Hutton of Benalmadena, on the Costa del Sol, phoned the British tax authorities with regard to the possible £239.41 (€300) rebate.

And she was immediately warned it was a scam.

“They asked me to forward the e.mail to Turn to page 4

JOHN PERIVOLARIS

British expat warns over fraud e-mails

CONSTRUCTION work on the Mediterraneo motorway (A-7) passing through Sorbas is planned to begin at end August and will reopen approximately in three months.

Short festival ALMERIA’S ninth edition of the December short film festival ‘Almeria en Corto,’ will include the national 90 second short contest ‘Cuentalo en 90 Segundos,’ with prizes up to €1,000.

Guided vists

20 YEARS: All the colour and flair of the fair.

It’s time to celebrate...

THE ‘day fair’ in Almeria is celebrating its 20th Anniversary during this year’s feria (fair).

The annual celebration in honour of the Virgen del Mar (Virgin of the Sea) began last weekend and goes on until next Saturday.

The festivities include live music, dance performances, a Harley Davidson parade, traditional dress contests, and daily bull fights during the day with fair rides and outdoor discos at night.

The restaurants taking part in the culinary attractions of the day fair have agreed to sell drinks for 2€ until 2 pm every day. The nine restaurant stands will be placed in the centre of Almeria; Plaza de la Constitucion, Plaza Flores, and Virgen del Mar, among others.

The centre’s day fair began 20 years ago when restaurateurs decided to bring life back to downtown Almeria during the feria, which lost popularity when the Vega de Aca fairgrounds opened.

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ALMERIA’S ‘Casa del Cine’ which was once the home of John Lennon, is hosting guided visits and art exhibits that show visitors the city’s moviemaking tradition.

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What lies ahead?

KING JUAN CARLOS has returned to work following a lower-than-usual profile royal family summer break in Mallorca.

Yesterday (Wednesday) he was back at the sharp end of things when he received Mariano Rajoy, president of the Spanish government.

Privately, the head of state must be wondering what lies ahead, for at times 2012 has not been a royally happy one.

Juan Carlos is respected by the majority of Spaniards, even – or especially – by those with republican leanings who remember his adroit handling of the transition and attempted coup.

But initial concern when he broke his hip while in Zimbabwe last May turned to censure when it SUMMER RETREAT: Marivent Palace and King Juan Carlos who is now back at work. emerged he went there to shoot elephant. The Spanish media also broke their habitual silence ostensibly non-profit making sports foundation, regarding Juan Carlos’ private life revealing that Noos to his own holding companies. he was accompanied by his allegedly long-term Married to Cristina, Duchess of Palma de mistress, Danish-born Princess Corinna of SaynMallorca, they kept a low summer profile Wittgenstein-Say. spending some time alone at their Pedralbes But the elephant shoot itself caused outrage, (Barcelona) villa, later moving on to the French on the grounds of expense – although the King Basque region before returning to Washington was the guest of a Middle Eastern magnate – and the Duke’s well-paid Telefonica post. and because he was then honorary president of needed at Marivent Palace in Mallorca during a However Cristina did touch down briefly at Spain’s World Wildlife Fund. year when many Spaniards will have no holiday Marivent when leaving her four children with He apologised publicly for the Zimbabwe at all. In recent months newspaper headlines their maternal grandparents. episode and reacted with customary courtesy have all too-frequently been dominated by onAll the royals are said to be tightening their when later ousted from the WWF presidency. going fraud accusations concerning royal son-in- belts in the present ongoing tough economic And as 2012’s royal summer indicates, he and law Iñaki Urdangarin. He currently faces times, with some public purse payments his family perceived that a low-break was charges of diverting public funds from his reduced in line with national workers.

King returns after a low profile summer

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Water health ACCORDING to a Health and Social Welfare Council water safety report, the beaches of Almeria are in perfect bathing conditions this year despite the intermittent jellyfish plague.

Quit line ALMERIA’S free ‘Quit Line’ service operators responded to 6,305 calls from people wanting to quit smoking in the first half of this year.

Emergency

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THE special 112 number emergency service operation for the national holiday on August 15 ended with 2,905 calls in Almeria, some of which were attended in English, Arabic, French and German.

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22 families to be made homeless TWENTY-TWO squatter families will lose their homes in ‘Casas de Maestros,’ Almeria. According to a recent plenary session held at city hall, the illegal homes will soon be torn down due to structural and superficial damages the 42 homes have suffered throughout the years.

The homes will be replaced by

subsidised houses in the future; however, the families that are living inside the apartments must be evicted first.

Expert evaluations have shown that the structures have become waterlogged and damaged, potentially jeopardising the safety of the 60-year-old building and anyone

inside or around it. The occupants are said to have connected their homes illegally to the electricity and water supply causing further safety risk to the inhabitants.

It is not yet clear what will happen to the squatters, although the Social Affairs councillor stated they will be helped.

Alicante considered unsafe

AN EXPRESS 48-hour service has been offered from the Urban Services Council for instances of faulty streetlights or other breakdowns on public city streets.

5,000 protest FIVE THOUSAND residents of the Barrio de Pla region of Alicante signed a petition protesting the expansion of the ‘Blue Zone’ or paid parking area in the neighbourhood.

No bedsores CASES of bedsores have been prevented in 93 per cent of high-risk patients in Elda General Hospital within the last year due to the measures taken by the medical staff.

THE search for two open boats containing approximately 100 people, which were last seen leaving Nador (Morocco) possibly heading towards Cabo de Gata or Cabo de Sacratif, has been dropped.

Mayor denial NATURAL SPECTACLE: The Aurora Borealis can be enjoyed from the comfort of your home.

Heaven’s above! A sky light

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TREAMS of light in the sky normally only visible from the polar ice caps can be enjoyed from the comfort of homes until next Tuesday.

The natural spectacle is to be shown live online thanks to the Shelios Expedition which is being led by Spanish researchers.

The Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis will be broadcast daily between 3am and 3.10am Spanish time with the live video of the auroras in movement, having images refreshed every minute.

An aurora is a natural light display caused by the collision of energetic charged particles with atoms in the high altitude atmosphere.

The expedition broadcast has been coordinated by Canary Islands Astrophysics Institute researchers and members of the Global Robotic Telescopes Intelligent Array (GLORIA) operating from near the Qaleraliq glaciar in Greenland.

This has been made possible in collaboration with sky-live.tv in Spanish and English.

Protected beaches

€4 million for Almeria dairy ALMERIA’S dairy exports grew by a significant 15.6 per cent this year.

According to the five exporting dairy companies in the province, they have sold almost one million kilos of dairy products valued at approximately four million euros in May. Sheep and goat milk made up practically 90 per cent of all exports, while the remainder is made up of cheeses and other dairy products. France is the province’s best client, where the milk is used there to make chees, taking up 99.9 per cent of the exports. Andorra was a modest yet promising export destination where 200 kilos of cheese were sold, representing a noteworthy 64 per cent increase compared to past years.

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Search ended

BAYARQUE youth recently participated in a graffiti workshop organised by the Almeria Provincial Government, which taught the adolescents spray techniques and the importance of respecting the laws regulating graffiti art.

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Graffiti art

ALICANTE residents consider their city to be unsafe according to a poll by the Consumer and User Organisation (OCU).

Residents in Elche consider their municipality to be safe.

FOR the first time Alicante city council is allowing outdoor seating along the Avenues Gadea and Soto to “compensate for the establishments affected by the non-smoking laws,” said councillor Garcia-Pertusa.

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As soon as Spain’s financial and budgetary situation is back to normal, the idea is to reverse the tax increments

Jose Soria, the Industry, Energy and Tourism Minister.

He also said the Government will ensure businesses do not charge the VAT tax rise until September 1.

APPROXIMATELY 1,000 people ride the bus line to Monsul and Genoveses beaches, created by Nijar’s local government team to protect Cabo de Gata nature reserve from excessive contamination caused by private vehicles.

Number of the week million more foreign tourists are expected to 1visit Spain this year compared to 2011, which

already reached the record-breaking number of 56.7 million visitors from abroad, recently stated the secretary of the Government’s Tourism Department, Isabel Borrego.

ANTAS Mayor Isabel Belmont issued a statement denying PSOE party accusations about supposed irregularities in 2011 accounts, due to their ‘ignorance’ about town hall’s debt with the Treasury.

Relocation THE Central Adra River Basin Committee, which is made up of the communities irrigated by the Adra River, has been relocated to the old distillery building in Adra.

Feria fans HUNDREDS of citizens of Almeria lined up to receive the city hall’s Feria gift; a programme, a poster and an official Almeria Feria 2012 fan for the August festivities.

and finally...

A MAN was arrested in Illora, Granada for allegedly setting fire to a family member’s home, which was unoccupied at the time. The accused had supposedly threatened to burn her house down before the incident.

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‘We never contact by email’ - taxman

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Poacher sentenced ALMERIA PROVINCIAL COURT has sentenced the Gergal poacher who shot a security guard in 2008 to two years in prison, a €120 fine for threats and €16,250 compensation for the victim.

From front page phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk so that the matter could be investigated further.

“They told me they never make contact by e.mail, which immediately alerted me that it was a scam.”

A pensioner, Mrs Hutton has been in Spain for the last eight years, and lives with her husband Reginald.

“While the e.mail at first glance appeared authentic, and was in generally good English, there were minor errors, including receiving incorrectly spelled twice.

“It also advised it was the final notice and that I should respond swiftly, which did not seem to be normal tax rebate procedure,” she said.

The message stated ‘you are advised to respond Swiftly to this mail so as to facilitate the process within 72 hours of receiving the information Submitted.’

It then added a list of banks, including Barclays, HSBC, NatWest and Santander, and advised the following reference should be given. https://online.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/application?na mespace=re&origin The e.mail also added that if the account details provided were incorrect, or for an inactive account, that the refund would be forfeited.

It also advised that for security reasons the IP address, time and date would be recorded, with deliberate ‘wrong input criminally pursued.’

“Since receiving the original message I was sent another pointing out I would lose my reclaim if I did not respond within three days,” said Mrs Hutton.

• Names changed upon request to retain privacy.

Folk festival ALMERIA celebrated the XXIX International Folklore Festival ‘Cuidad de Almeria’ ending the ‘Almeria Summer Festival’ culture programme with dance performances on the streets.

ITV numbers MORE than 132,000 vehicles have passed the ITV (mandatory technical inspection) test this year in Almeria; 24.8 per cent required repair work before they were approved for driving.

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THE SCAM MESSAGE with original spellings

Unclaimed Tax Refund Notification You are Recieving this Notification Because you are yet to claim your tax refund which has accrued up to 239.41 GBP, This is the last and Final notice we will be sending regarding this issue. you are advised to respond Swiftly to this mail so as to facilitate the process within 72hours of receiving the information Submitted.

On files dated 07/02/2012, The following Banks are processed within 48hrs of recieving your information due to the system link up.

Barclays Bank Plca Co-operative Bank Plc Halifax Plc HSBC Bank Plc Lloyds TSB Bank Plc NatWest Bank Santander Bank other banks are required to allow up 72hrs.

You are require to Submit the tax refund request using the reference belohttps://online.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/application?namespace =re&origin Please Note : If the Account provide is incorrect or inactive your refund would be forfeited and also For Security reason we will record ( IP Address, Time and Date ) Delibrate wrong input will be criminally persued

Yours Sincerely, HM Revenue & Customs

BRITISH

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Stories making headlines from the United Kingdom

Fewer top marks BRITISH A-level results have dropped for the first time in 20 years due to Government pressure on examiners to restrict top marks. The overall pass mark has increased however.

Suicide plea A MAN from Wiltshire with locked-in syndrome asked a court to grant his doctor immunity from prosecution to carry out an assisted suicide.

His plea was denied; judges believe Parliament should decide.

Toys stolen SEX toys worth €14,000 were reportedly stolen from a flat in Stourport where an internet mail order company had been storing the items.

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Giant prawns cheap as chips GIANT red prawns currently cost only €30 euros a kilo, which particularly in summer is a strong sign that Spaniards are tightening their belts.

Demand has dipped sharply due to the economic crisis and they now reach the counter at around €40 a kilo. In previous years, giant prawns fetched twice as much and as recently as last Christmas rose to €120 a kilo. “And they sold,” said Jose Beltran, a fishmonger

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Stories making headlines from Germany

Religious rights HAMBURG authorities have signed an unprecedented agreement with Muslim group representatives to guarantee citizens the right to celebrate Islamic holidays, burial customs, and influence religious lessons at school.

No tattoos DEMAND SLOW: Tough times for prawn industry. in Almeria market.

“Everyone splashes out at Christmas and New Year.”

“When there’s no money, there’s no money and even at today’s prices we aren’t selling,” advised Jose Maria Gallart, who heads the provincial fish traders’ association, Asopesca.

Giant red prawns are in any case not daily fare, said Gallart.

Most go to the catering trade but restaurateurs have stopped buying them because customers are not asking for them. “If demand drops the price drops, even at the height of the summer season” he said.

Fishing boats from Almeria and, to a lesser extent, from Garrucha, Carboneras and Adra, which specialise in seafood, hardly cover costs.

Scampi and white shrimp are maintaining their prices but this is because sales are less significant, with just 20 kilos of scampi per day changing hands at Almeria for €45 a kilo.

JUDGES in Münster and Coesfeld have prohibited a business owner from tattooing a Rolling Stones symbol on his pony’s flank for advertising purposes saying that tattooing animals for fashion purposes violated animal cruelty laws.

Bad cologne DISPOSABLE urinal company Adamus is looking to Cologne, where the streets are often filled with unpleasant odours due to many people relieving themselves outdoors, especially during holidays and festivities.

Life sentence THE 26-year-old man accused of allegedly attempting to kill his exwife in a jealous rage and murdering her sister and mother in Berlin, is facing a life sentence in prison.

Best chance GERMAN youth have the best chance of finding employment in Europe, revealed Eurostat statistics authorities as less than 8 per cent of young people between the ages of 15 and 24 are jobless.

Robin Hood A COALITION of unions and non-profit groups presented a ‘Robin Hood’ proposal in Berlin to raise inheritance, property and capital taxes for the rich, in order to reduce national debt and promote the welfare state.

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Holiday in Spain, Spanish urged!

AVOID MOSSIES AND HEAT ABROAD, TOURISM BOSS ADVISES A SIMPLE plea has gone out to the Spanish who holiday abroad.

Please holiday in Spain.

“Holidaying locally in Spain is preferable to ‘going somewhere obscure’, with many Spaniards seeking ‘sun and sand’ in out-of-the-way places abroad often finding ‘mosquitoes and 40-plus temperatures’ instead,” said Tourism Minister Jose Manuel Soria.

“With the disposable income of many Spanish families eroded by the economic crisis, double-dip recession and unemployment, people who need to look twice at every euro they spend are cutting down on holidays,” said Soria.

“The 57 million tourists who come each year to Spain cannot be wrong, and probably the Spaniards who holiday abroad ‘are the people making a mistake.’

“Few countries have such diverse locations and landscapes,” said Soria, citing Spain’s gastronomic merits, inland rural tourism and natural spas.

“With an 8 per cent increase in tourism following unrest in the Middle East during the Arab Spring, 2011 was a good year,” said Soria.

Nevertheless, foreign tourism

SANDY PARADISE: Spaniards who holiday abroad “are making a mistake,” says Soria (insert) increased 5 per cent during the first six months of 2012 and foreign tourists spent 5.6 per cent more, with this helping to offset the downturn in classic destinations including the Valencian community, where domestic tourism fell for the first time since the onset of the

economic crisis.

As Spain’s most important industry, tourism brings in €11 of every €100 the country earns through economic activity and provides employment for 2.5 million people, Soria spelled out.

He said he was confident that 2012

would be a good year, although he admitted that rather than the sector’s VAT rise from 8 to 10 per cent from September 1 he would have preferred a super-reduced 4 per cent.

“But the government had no alternative,” he said.

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www.euroweeklynews.com WHEN it comes to food shopping, the big supermarkets are hitting hypermarkets and corner stores for six!

In 2000 hypermarkets had a 29 per cent share in food sales, but this has since dropped to below 20 per cent.

Small supermarkets those up to 100 square metres - and corner shops are suffering even bigger trade drops , with custom falling from 35.9 per cent in 2000 to just over 21 per cent, according to statistics.

In the last five years 3,700 such shops have closed, at the rate of around 15 a week.

Changing times, restricted opening hours and an aging population plus the crisis have led to the changes in Spain’s shopping habits.

Hypermarkets are still a draw admits large retailers’ association ANGED. But the clear shop winners are supermarket chains with installations of more than 400 square metres, with their market share rising from 35 per cent in 2000 to

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Food shop revolution SUPERMARKETS HIT HYPERMARKETS AND CORNER SHOPS FOR SIX more than 60 per cent.

In the last five years 760 such establishments have opened.

“A hypermarket is a great Sunday destination, but in part falling popularity can be traced to changing consumer habits, an aging population, smaller families and – as always – the economic crisis.

“Visiting ‘the hyper’ is now less of a draw with a 20 or 30 kilometre drive meaning little true difference in prices,” said Jaume Llopis, professor of strategic management.

Meanwhile elderly people who consume less and buy more fresh products are forsaking local food markets and shopping at supermarkets. On the ‘if you can’t beat them, join them’ principle, hypermarkets are now opening smaller

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Large supermarkets are winning over more and more hypermarket shoppers. supermarkets. arrefour now has 80 Carrefour Express and 116

Carrefour Market outlets.

And the Corte Ingles, which opened only three

new Hipercors between 2008 and 2012, increased its smaller

Supercor supermarkets from 74 to 88 over the same period.

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Get ready for the NEW Premiership Season & The Ryder Cup

Stories making headlines in Denmark, Norway and Sweden

Response too slow TESTING TIMES: Outdoor drinking parties proving too much for some locals.

Fed up of ‘botellon’ RESIDENTS of Avenida del Mar in Almeria said they are ‘tired’ of people doing botellon (outdoor drinking) below their homes every night.

According to a group of residents who live above a pedestrian pass over the avenue, every night people go to drink below their homes, selling narcotics and listening to loud music blaring from their car

speakers. Neighbours have called the police at least 35 times in the past month and sent the city hall several letters of complaint with no results.

Some residents have reportedly resorted to staying in nearby hotels to escape the noise, and intend to send the receipts of their stays along with the police reports to prove the difficulty they are in.

NORWAY- Anders Breivik, who admitted killing 77 people last year, could have been caught faster, says a report.

Police were criticised for taking 35 minutes to reach the youth camp where Breivik went on a killing rampage.

Extra school DENMARK- School children in Copenhagen will spend more hours at school than students in other parts of the country. The extra time will be spent studying Danish, English and social studies.

Body found SWEDEN- Polish students stumbled across human remains on a campsite near Galo.

Police investigating the case suspect murder.

More spies NORWAYThe number of Russian spies in Norway is at an all time high. The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs said “the Kremlin sees Norway as an American outpost.”

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INCREASED PRESSURE: Cuts will make it more difficult for parents and schools.

Morning and after school classes axed FORTY-TWO public schools in Almeria will lose their ‘morning classes’ and extracurricular activities.

According to the Andalucian Education

and Cultural Company Association (Aaeeco), the Junta de Andalucia has not paid for the last school year’s ‘morning classes,’ which start at 8am and allow parents to drop their children off an hour before classes begin.

Neither have they paid for the after school activities. According to

More good news for exporters ALMERIA exports have grown three times as much as the average in the rest of Spain.

According to the Economy Council of the Junta de Andalucia, Almeria’s first quarter closed with a 10.9 per cent growth in exports, almost tripling the national statistics, which reached 3.4 per cent of growth in June 2012.

The €1,401 million worth of exports have given Almeria the fourth highest exportation statistics in Andalucia.

The province of Huelva came out as being the top with a 36.1 per cent growth rate.

the head of administration at Aaeeco, Beatriz Talaveron, the Junta owes these companies approximately €16m throughout Andalucia.

By law these companies have the right to end their contract with the Junta unilaterally after four months of unpaid services.

Talaveron also stated that many ‘morning class’ providers will not be continuing their services this year in September because they have no way to pay employees for their work.

The situation may lead to many job losses and problems for parents who rely on extracurricular activities to be able to work and care for their children.

In response to the multiple complaints that have reached the Education Council in the past months, a Junta education spokesperson recently said that “the payments will be made as soon as there is liquidity” and they have not been made yet due to “the difficult and extreme financial situation we are in.”

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Clare Balding signs up as lead presenter of Channel 4 Racing CLARE BALDING has been announced as lead presenter of Channel 4 Racing next year, when the broadcaster takes over coverage of major events such as the DISHING THE DIRT Grand National and Cheltenham Festival from the BBC. Of Europa Digital Fresh from appearing in the BBC’s London 2012 Racing is Clare’s Olympics coverage, Balding home sport so has agreed to become the new face of she is delighted Channel 4 Racing from January 1, 2013.

Channel 4 said that Balding will bring her with her new post. ‘expertise and warmth’ to the coverage when the broadcaster starts a new rights deal to major horseracing events after Balding said. “Racing is my ‘home’ sport outbidding the corporation earlier in 2012. and I am delighted that I will still be part of The deal, which runs from January 2013 its coverage on TV. I am excited by to December 2016, includes the Channel 4’s plans for their coverage and Cheltenham Festival, Aintree’s three-day the way in which they have committed to Grand National meeting, the Derby Festival expanding the profile of jockeys, trainers from Epsom Downs, Royal Ascot, Glorious and horses.”

Goodwood and the entire Flat Season The second series of Alan Partridge’s British Champions Series and Day. Mid-Morning Matters will air on Sky Atlantic Ahead of joining Channel 4 Racing, next year, it has been confirmed. Steve Balding will also be part of Channel 4’s Coogan’s comedy character has been given coverage of the Paralympic Games, which a new six-episode run following his days at gets under way later this month. “I am fictional radio station North Norfolk Digital. absolutely thrilled that Channel 4 has asked The first series originally aired online as me to be a part of their new racing team,” part of Fosters’ Funny series, before

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arriving on Sky Atlantic in a re-edited sixpart series in June.

Partridge also fronted a special one-off documentary Welcome to the Places of My Life, which became Sky Atlantic’s highestrated original commission so far. “Alan Partridge has been a huge hit for Sky Atlantic, opening our Monday night comedy strand, and I’m delighted we can bring his talents exclusively to Sky customers,” said Sky Atlantic’s acting director Naomi Gibney.

Filming of the second series has now begun. Executive producers of the project are Coogan, Armando Iannucci and Baby Cow’s Henry Normal. Normal added: “A

second series of Mid-Morning Matters direct for Sky Atlantic. Alan’s fortunes have finally turned.”

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp and ex-Wolves boss Mick McCarthy have signed up as regular pundits on the BBC’s Match of the Day. The football highlights programme returned to BBC One last Saturday at 11.30pm (CET) following the start of the new Premier League season. Match of the Day 2 returned on Sunday at 11.25pm (CET), shifting from BBC Two to its new BBC One slot.

Fresh from presenting on the BBC’s London 2012 Olympics coverage, Gary Lineker will again host the Saturday night programme, aided by regular pundits Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer.

Following Lee Dixon’s defection to ITV, the corporation has agreed deals with Redknapp and McCarthy to act as regular pundits throughout the season.

Colin Murray returns as host of Match of the Day 2, looking at Sunday’s Premier League games with the help of a mix of Hansen, Shearer, Redknapp and McCarthy, along with special guests.

For information call me on 678 332 815 or email richard@europa-digital.com. I look forward to your comments and questions.

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11:35pm Neighbourhood Watched

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BBC3 8:00pm Athletics 10:00pm Live at the Apollo 11:00pm Wilfred 11:20pm Great Movie Mistakes 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:30am Russell Brand: From Addiction to Recovery 2:30am Wilfred 2:50am The Revolution Will be Televised 3:20am Bad Education 3:50am Live at the Apollo 4:50am Don't Tell the Bride 5:50am The Revolution Will be Televised

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4:45am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. 10:15am Heir Hunters Series dedicated to finding the heirs of people who have died without leaving a will.

11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Saints and Scroungers 12:30pm Animal 24:7 Series following people dedicated to helping animals in distress. 1:15pm Bargain Hunt Antiques challenge. 2:00pm BBC News at One The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team, followed by weather. 2:30pm BBC London News The latest news, sport and weather from London. 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Escape to the Country

TV

ITV

7:10am Louie 7:20am Wibbly Pig 7:30am 64 Zoo Lane 7:40am Chuggington 7:50am Rastamouse 8:00am Barney's Latin America 8:30am The League of Super Evil 8:40am Frankenstein's Cat 8:50am Arthur 9:15am Ooglies 9:30am Nina and the Neurons Go Eco! 9:45am Baby Jake 10:00am Tinga Tinga Tales 10:10am Little Charley Bear 10:20am Raa Raa the Noisy Lion 10:30am Bob the Builder: Project Build It 10:40am The Koala Brothers 10:50am Lunar Jim 11:00am Octonauts 11:05am Kerwhizz 11:30am Driver Dan's Story Train 11:40am Waybuloo 12:00pm In the Night Garden 12:30pm BBC World News 1:00pm Coast 1:10pm Hands on Nature 1:40pm Farewell My Lovely 3:15pm The Weakest Link

4:00pm Real Rescues 4:45pm The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Put Your Money Where Robert Your Mouth Mitchum Is 7:00pm Eggheads BBC2 7:30pm Celebrity MasterChef 8:00pm Escape to the Country 9:00pm Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight 10:00pm Springwatch 11:00pm The Boss is Back 11:30pm Newsnight In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day's headlines with Emily Maitlis.

12:20am The Rob Brydon Show 12:50am Ewan McGregor: Cold Chain Mission 1:50am The Culture Show at the Edinburgh Festival 2:20am BBC News 5:20am Pages from Ceefax News and information from the BBC's Teletext service.

BBC4 8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.

8:30pm BBC Proms 10:50pm Caravans: A British Love Affair 11:50pm Robert Hughes on Goya: Crazy Like a Genius 1:00am Nature's Microworlds 1:30am Lost Cities of the Ancients 2:30am Caravans: A British Love Affair 3:30am Robert Hughes on Goya: Crazy Like a Genius

Channel 4

3:55am A Clockwork Orange Controversial satire based on the novel by Anthony Burgess.

6:10am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service. 6:30am ITV Morning News The latest national and international news. 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning Presented by Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford. 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning Presented by Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford. 1:30pm Let's Do Lunch... With Gino and Mel Stacey Solomon is Gino’s and Mel’s lunch guest. 2:30pm ITV News and Weather Natasha Kaplinsky with the latest headlines from around the world. 3:00pm Murder, She Wrote Murder mystery series about a sleuthing writer.

5:50am Deal or No Deal 6:45am Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs Groove needs cheering up. Maybe having a tail would help? 8:00am Freshly Squeezed 8:30am According to Jim 8:55am Will and Grace 9:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:55am Frasier 10:25am Frasier When an old flame visits Daphne, the Crane household is turned upside down.

10:55am Come Dine with Me 11:25am Come Dine with Me 11:55am Come Dine with Me 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Come Dine with Me 1:30pm Channel 4 News Includes news headlines and weather. 1:35pm Three in a Bed 2:35pm Sainsbury's London 2012 2:40pm Channel 4 Racing

1:40pm - Farewell My Lovely Film noir classic adapted from Raymond Chandler’s novel of the same name. Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired by ex-con Moose Malloy to find his girlfriend, embroiling the hardboiled gumshoe in a plot which involves blackmail, murder, drugs and double cross.

4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Midsomer Murders 6:00pm Don't Blow the Inheritance 7:00pm London Tonight 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Tonight 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Back in the Saddle: Jennifer Saunders 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm The Jonathan Ross Show

5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather.

8:25pm 4thought.tv 8:30pm Jon Snow's Paralympic Show 9:00pm The Restoration Man 10:00pm Whatever Happened to Harry Hill?

11:00pm Vic and Bob's Lucky Sexy Winners 11:35pm Just Around the Corner

Channel 5 7:00am Thomas and Friends 7:10am The Wotwots! 7:20am City of Friends 7:30am Jelly Jamm 7:45am Peppa Pig 7:50am Big School 8:00am Little Princess 8:10am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 8:20am The Mr. Men Show 8:35am Thomas and Friends 8:45am Make Way for Noddy 9:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:30am Roary the Racing Car 9:45am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00am Abby’s Flying Fairy School 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Reza, Spice Prince of India 12:40pm Andy Bates’ Street Feasts 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Celebrity Big Brother 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

4:15pm The Glass Seagull Drama following the lives of two lifelong friends.

6:00pm 5 News at 5 National and international news.

6:30pm Neighbours Tash goes along with Andrew's plan to exclude Ed from a meeting about the app.

7:00pm Monkey Life Series about Monkey World in Dorset, the world's largest ape rescue centre.

7:30pm 5 News National and international news.

8:00pm Frontline Police 9:00pm The Oklahoma City Bomber Tapes 10:00pm The Hotel Inspector 11:00pm Celebrity Big Brother

Three in a Bed 1:35pm

CH4

The owners of Heronby, a £75-a-night thatched property in the middle of the Norfolk Broads, go head-to-head with Holland Park, a B&B in west London, and a B&B in Somerset costing £60 a night.

12:45am The Talent Show Story 1:40am Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly. 4:00am Tonight 4:25am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

5:35am The Jeremy Kyle Show

12:10am Peep Show Shown as part of Channel 4's Funny Fortnight season. 12:45am Comedy Lab 1:15am Comedy Lab 1:50am Meet Ricky Gervais 2:15am The Jack Dee Show 3:10am Comedy Blaps: Viz 3:15am Comedy Blaps: Viz 3:25am Comedy Blaps: Viz 3:35am Ruby Wax's Mad Confessions 4:30am Dear Mr Brady 5:00am Dispatches 5:30am Apocalypse: The Second World War

12:00am Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:00am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel. 4:55am The Great Artists 5:20am House Doctor 5:40am Michaela's Wild Challenge

Satellite channels SKY1 5:35am Airline 6:05am Sell Me the Answer 7:00am Lion Man 8:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 9:00am Don't Forget the Lyrics 10:00am Oops TV 11:00am Got to Dance 11:30am Raising Hope 12:00pm Don't Stop Me Now 1:00pm Futurama 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew 3:00pm Got to Dance 3:30pm Raising Hope 4:00pm Modern Family 4:30pm The Middle 5:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm The Middle 6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Oops TV 8:00pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Sinbad 10:00pm An Idiot Abroad 11:00pm Road Wars

7:15pm Death at a Funeral 9:00pm Little Nicky 10:40pm Just Go with it

1:25am Against the Ropes 12:40am Death at a Funeral 2:20am Raising Arizona 4:00am Blackball 5:40am Dunston Checks In

SKY MOVIES DRAMA 5:20am Win a Date with Tad Hamilton 7:00am The Count of Monte Cristo 9:10am The Top Ten Show 2012 9:30am Scents and Sensibility 11:00am Like Dandelion Dust 12:55pm The Help 3:25pm Take Me Home Tonight 5:15pm Serious Moonlight 6:45pm Captain Corelli's Mandolin

SKY MOVIES ACTION 4:05am The Thing 6:10am The Top Ten Show 2012 6:30am X-Men: First Class Special 7:00am The Mighty Ducks 8:45am Killers 10:30am Predators 12:20pm Transformers: Dark of the Moon 2:55pm Salt 4:40pm Predators 6:30pm Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 9:00pm Transformers: Dark of the Moon 11:35pm Salt 1:20am Flight of the Phoenix 3:20am Takers 5:10am Our Man Flint

TCM

12:00am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 1:00am Ross Kemp: Extreme World 2:00am Road Wars 3:00am Sun, Sea and A&E

6:00am Twelve O'clock High 8:15am Gunsmoke 9:20am Maverick 10:20am Thunder Over the Plains 11:55am White Comanche 1:45pm Gunsmoke 2:50pm Maverick

SKY MOVIES COMEDY 4:30am The Royal Tenenbaums 6:30am Dragnet 8:20am Dunston Checks In 10:00am Raising Arizona 11:40am X-Men: First Class Special 12:10pm The Stepford Wives 1:50pm Little Nicky 3:30pm Just Go with it 5:30pm The Stepford Wives

9:00pm The Help 11:25pm The Whistleblower

4:00pm The Train Robbers 5:50pm The Long Hot Summer 8:05pm Eight Legged Freaks 10:00pm Demolition Man

SMD

1:25am - Against the Ropes

12:15am Proof of Life 2:50am The Trail Beyond

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Stat of week APPROXIMATELY 20 per cent of companies have been forced to close each year since the economic crisis hit Spain in 2008.

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Madrid needs to add-up cost of an Olympic win New loo!

Truly a seat of power GLOBAL students including some in Europe - have been invited to come up with plans to re-invent the toilet.

The US-based Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have launched an international university competition to reinvent the loo!

Clearly the winner will be able to take a true seat of power in global business circles!

By Business Editor Brendan Small DOES Madrid really want to host the 2020 Olympics?

Many feel winning the bid to host such a costly event would be a poisoned chalice for a nation at present facing economic turmoil from an almost dead-on-its-feet real estate market, plus the ongoing Eurozone crisis.

But sports enthusiasts and many business leaders equally identify that if sponsors can be found for the event – despite the difficult economic times then Madrid, which amassed the highest score of 8.08 out of the three candidates in an earlier round of negotiations, could perhaps long-term benefit from being an Olympic winner!

Madrid, along with Tokyo (8.2) and Istanbul (6.98) were invited to send representatives to the London 2012 Olympics that have just closed, with many claiming the event a huge success for the British capital.

Those in the know in London remain tight-lipped as to the total cost of this year’s games, which were initially budgeted at £2.4 billion (€3 billion), but this was repeatedly raised to £9.3 billion (€11.6 billion).

And some estimate that the final total cost was nearer £25 billion (€31.25 billion).

What is certain, the London Games were a lot cheaper than the €35 billion estimated cost of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

The next move towards hosting the 2020 games will be early next year when the International Olympic Committee visits the three short-listed cities, and this will be followed by a report and verbal presentation.

The final decision will be made in 12 month’s time, by which time Madrid will need to have done all its sums… otherwise the cost could be long-term bankruptcy for the capital.

Big business going up in smoke THE sale of cannabis may be big business in Spain, but potential tax returns for national coffers are going up in smoke.

If all the marihuana consumed was bought legally with VAT added to the price, the government would receive €177 million more a year, a consumer survey by cannabis associations has revealed.

Spaniards spend

€1,163 million on cannabis each year.

If commercially produced legally, more than 38,000 jobs could be created, which would return €400 million to the government and cut back on mafias, says the Catalonian associations that made the survey.

While the associations are allowed to sell cannabis to members, they cannot grow it REVENUE BOOST: legally, creating a legal Cannabis tax could boost coffers. gap still to be defined.

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Understand which driving licence route is the best

Q

Many people write providing different views with regard to driving licences. And their views differ greatly. Here I provide some of the most common questions Firstly: Is a full time resident in Spain obliged to change their UK Driving Licence for a Spanish Driving Licence? This would be a person who maintains an address in Britain and thus can renew the driving licence and receive notifications. I You and the have read that it formerly Law in Spain was mandatory to

By David Searl change such a licence.

Secondly: Is it true that a person who holds a Spanish Driving Licence is barred by national law from driving a vehicle that does not have local registration plates?

F.S. (Almeria)

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No, it is not necessary for a UK citizen, or any other European Union citizen, to exchange their home country driving licence for a Spanish one when taking up official residence here. Remember that it is esssential to pass Spain’s medical exam for licence renewal every 10 years or five years depending on their age. This certificate must be kept with the licence.

Perhaps the second question should be phrased differently. A person who holds a Spanish driving licence can rent a car and drive it in Germany, for example. However, a resident of Spain is not permitted to ‘own’ a car on foreign registration. To be more precise, a resident is not permitted to drive a foreign-registered vehicle which they own. A wealthy Spanish businessman who owns a flat in London can keep a British-registered car there for use on his visits. But a resident Briton who wants to keep a UK-registered car here must have it registered on Spanish plates.

Full details can be found in the section On the Road in Spain in my book, You and the Law in Spain.

David will respond to queries but reserves the right to select letters which will be of interest to the greatest number of readers.

You can also consult David through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola. ask@lawtaxspain.com or call 952 667 090.

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Dark side to woes of sick economy BRITAIN’S economic crisis has led to increased alcohol abuse, mental problems and suicides, according to several studies, however, experts stress there are also frequently added factors.

£££ RETAIL sales volume rose 0.3 per cent last month ,despite predictions of a 0.1 per cent decrease, with the Olympics the possible cause.

£££ THE housing market has been hurt by untrue rumours of a cut

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ritish usiness riefs

in bank interest rates, with people consequently delaying remortgage negotiations.

£££ BUSINESSES in Bristol are supporting a plan for

a local currency which will only be usable among member companies and is aimed at retaining local wealth within the city.

£££ UNEMPLOYMENT has dropped 8 per cent due to the London Olympics and a rise in self and part-time employment.

SKYLINE: The centre of Bristol.

Future for nuclear power is a dose of common-sense FINALLY, after almost 30 years, it seems at least one local British authority has come to a sensible, practical decision on nuclear power.

Even so, it is still sad that the proposed construction of two nuclear power-generating stations on the Bristol Channel is to be planned, financed, constructed and operated by a European, rather than a British company.

In the hot seat will be EDF, a French company already among Britain’s major electrical power suppliers. But a definite positive is that the Bristol project could usher in a new dawn, a re-birth, of something that should in reality never have been abandoned.

Although the plan is still in the financial negotiation stage, the proposal that the two nuclear power stations should be built on a site at present occupied by a pair of ageing, conventionally-fuelled units, has already received municipal and local public support, especially with the potential of local jobs.

They have not followed the route of protest meetings or demonstrations, for after witnessing desecration of coastlines, seascapes and countryside by wind-farms, they want none of it.

How refreshing!

Part of the ongoing financial negotiations concern what is known as the ‘strike price’ per megawatthour (MW/hr) generated, which is

NUCLEAR PLANTS: Safer and preferred over wind power by many.

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the guaranteed figure laid down in the contracts, to be subsidised by all UK consumers should the price of electricity fall below that level.

This system is already in operation for all low-carbon power suppliers and presently stands at £140 (€175) per MW/hr, due to be reduced to £100 (€125) per MW/hr by 2020, coincidentally by the time proposed nuclear-powered generating stations are expected to come on stream at a cost of £10 billion (€12.5 billion) What a pity it has taken so long for the people in power to stop believing every scare story put out by the antiNO Ikea furniture will be included in 100 nuclear lobbies, budget hotels planned throughout Europe in harking back to a new business venture by the Swedish Chernobyl and furniture chain. The first one will be in Fukushima at Germany. every opportunity.

Ikea hotels, but no flat packs

Chernobyl was a disaster, caused by a Soviet system encouraging shoddy planning and construction exacerbated by inexpert and corner-cutting maintenance.

This made the final melt-down almost inevitable.

Fukushima was ‘state-of-the-art’, and could have continued efficiently for many more years if maintenance and safety issues had been brought to light; simply because people on the ‘factory floor’ felt that criticism of superiors would indicate a ‘lack of respect’, almost unthinkable in Japanese society.

Happily, that is not the British worker’s style.

The anti-nuclear lobbyists need to move on. Nuclear power cannot be un-invented, and it’s time to bend efforts, not towards banning nuclear power generation per se, but to ensure design and construction of these new plants – and others that will surely follow – incorporate only the best and most up-to-date practices in both safety and day-to day maintenance.

That way lies the future.

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www.euroweeklynews.com THE Spanish tax system is different from the UK’s and many other countries, so many people moving here find it complex and potentially expensive from a tax point of view. However, they often do not realise that they may be able to protect their assets from many Spanish taxes - you can end up paying less tax here than in countries like the UK. First of all you need to be aware of all the Spanish tax rules and how they affect you.

You can then move on to establish if there are ways to minimise the impact they have on your savings and investments and if you can use the rules to your benefit.

I do recommend that you take advice here because do-ityourself tax planning often backfires and you cannot be sure you have all the up-to-date information you need to make the most informed decision.

Some expatriates living in Spain still do not declare their offshore savings here, even though they are legally obliged to declare all their worldwide income and gains. If they have bank accounts in jurisdictions like Jersey and Switzerland then the EU Savings Tax Directive withholding tax is deducted at source. This is now 35%, which is much higher than the top rate of savings tax in Spain (27% for income over €24,000).

The Isle of Man and Guernsey no longer offer the withholding tax option and now

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automatically exchange information on interest earnings with the tax authorities of the client’s country of residence. So if you do not declare their interest earnings on your local tax return, the Spanish authorities will find out about it anyway.

The moral of the story here is to only use legitimate tax planning; anything else is too risky and does not necessarily save you money. The good news is that it is often possible to legitimately significantly improve the tax position on your savings and investments.

If you are a British expatriate you will probably have used ISAs and PEPs as tax planning arrangements, but the tax planning benefits do not carry over to Spain once you are resident here. Income from cash ISAs is taxed as interest in Spain, even if you never withdraw it from the ISA fund.

Likewise, dividends and capital gains within share ISAs and PEPs are taxable as dividends and capital gains in Spain.

All is not lost, however, since there are tax-efficient investments available to Spanish residents. These can be structured so that if you do not need income from your investments, any growth is taxfree, while if you do require an income, this can be very taxefficient. Such investments can also be structured so they are outside Spanish succession tax.

It is important to use arrangements tailored for your aims and circumstances. For example, offshore insurance bonds can provide many tax benefits for Spanish residents.

However, how they are taxed depends on whether the bond is approved for tax purposes (issued by an EU country and compliant with Spanish regulations), or not approved.

Approved bonds attract much more favourable taxation – the difference can be significant.

Note that the Isle of Man and Channel islands are not part of the EU. Wealth tax was reinstated in Spain as a temporary measure

to apply for 2011 and 2012 to help the Spanish economy (I would not be surprised if it needs to be extended again, however). Although previously an unpopular tax, it affects less people this time - Islas Baleares and Madrid are continuing to apply a 100% credit, so there is no wealth tax in these regions, and the thresholds are higher than they used to be. A married resident couple who jointly own a property have a total threshold of up to €2 million.

If you are affected by wealth tax, seek advice to find out if you can legitimately lower your liability.

Succession tax can be costly in Spain and the tax is even charged between spouses.

However, depending on where you live (the rules vary by region), if you are a habitual resident when you die and your heirs are your spouse and/or children, succession tax can be reduced to very low levels.

Again, if your heirs will be hit with high succession tax liabilities, ask a professional tax adviser if you can take steps to lower the liability for them.

It is possible to combine your tax planning with your

investment planning.

This makes life easier and allows you to plan to fight the twin threats of tax and inflation at the same time. You may also be able to take the opportunity to protect your savings from institutional failure, something which is causing some concern at the moment.

Taking the time to understand the rules and taking advice from an experienced tax adviser like Blevins Franks can allow you to hold investments taxefficiently, to minimise your tax liabilities and maximise your income, making your money work harder for you.

The tax rates, scope and reliefs may change.

Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change.

Tax information has been summarised; an individual must take personalised advice.

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com

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NET VOLUME 147.16

Admiral Group PLC

1180.50

8.00

0.68

34.85

Aggreko PLC

2310.50

9.00

0.39

34.10

AMEC PLC

1123.50

2.00

0.18

55.67

Anglo American PLC

1928.50

1.50

0.08

374.60

Antofagasta PLC

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0.78608

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United States $..................................................... 1.23537 Japan Yen ¥.......................................................... 98.2470 Switzerland Francs............................................... 1.20109 Denmark Kroner ................................................... 7.44567 Norway Kroner...................................................... 7.31466

1102.00

-3.00

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112.79

ARM Holdings PLC

587.50

5.00

0.86

388.08

Ashmore Group PLC

358.30

1.20

0.34

22.95

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British American Tobacco 3321.25

-3.50

British Land Co PLC

546.50

6.16

British Sky Broad Gr...

768.75

BT Group PLC

218.70

Associated British Foods PLC1314.00 AstraZeneca PLC Aviva PLC

1.00

0.08

40.48

2984.25

-16.00

-0.53

315.40

328.50

-0.10

-0.03

2,416.07

Babcock International Group...904.50

5.00

0.56

33.46

BAE SYSTEMS PLC

320.15

-2.20

-0.68

1,276.31

Barclays PLC

196.50

3.65

1.89

12,802.00

BG Group PLC

1321.50

-2.00

-0.15

410.41

BHP Billiton PLC

1963.75

3.00

0.15

860.99

452.75

-1.60

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1,937.25

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Croda International PLC 2438.00

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0.16

6.77

Diageo PLC

1695.50

9.00

0.53

475.94

360.75

-8.89

-2.40

573.21

CRH PLC

Eurasian Nat Resources

268.80

-1.60

-0.59

157.22

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Experian PLC

1000.25

3.50

0.35

136.61

-0.11

344.13

Fresnillo PLC

1514.50

-10.00

-0.66

18.04

1.14

181.63

G4S PLC

270.70

2.80

1.04

413.71

-4.00

-0.52

345.74

GKN PLC

-0.70

-0.32

957.12

GlaxoSmithKline PLC Glencore International

352.60

Hammerson PLC

464.80

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225.05

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-0.44

436.93

1466.75

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1376.50

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Capita PLC

741.00

2.50

0.34

69.30

Hargreaves Lansdown

612.50

2.00

0.33

18.98

Capital Shopping Cntrs

336.85

2.60

0.78

24.18

HSBC Holdings PLC

568.30

-1.80

-0.32

2,940.58

2173.00

3.00

0.14

18.76

ICAP PLC

339.10

-0.60

-0.18

66.15

IMI PLC

Carnival PLC

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Weir Group PLC

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Whitbread PLC

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Not all women think pink and handymen WHAT do women want?

It’s a question men have hopelessly being trying to answer for as long as time has existed.

But now a French bank thinks it has come up with the answer.

A look For according to at finance Parisian lender Societe for females Generale, we women want handbag Jane Plunkett insurance and a jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews. handyman hotline.

NEW FRENCH IDEA: Modern com In keeping with this banking with women in mind. stereotypical line of thinking, the bank is now offering girls a pink and gold coloured somewhat 1950’s approach to marketing a bank called ‘Por Elle’ (For Her). new product.

It is also promising to ‘simplify’ a girl’s life One Parisian businesswoman called the via €200 of handbag theft insurance and a bank ‘cheeky’ for its efforts and rightly phone service that provides for up to two pointed out that many men equally have no handyman call-outs per year. clue how to fix a serious electrical problem.

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20 dodgers UK tax officials have published photos of the top 20 tax fugitives, who together are responsible for an estimated ÂŁ765 million in evasion and fraud.

10 richest TAYLOR SWIFT tops this year’s Forbes Magazine list of the richest celebrities under 30. The 22-year old singer earned an estimated ₏46 million last year. Rihanna and Lady Gaga were also in the top 10.

Wealth scare ADRIAN BAYFORD and his wife Gillian who scooped the â‚Ź180 million Euromillions jackpot admit it is “slightly frighteningâ€? deciding what to do with the second biggest ever jackpot in the UK.

23 - 29 August 2012

Now Spanish banks get taste of success

By EWN Business Reporter SOME Spanish banks are beginning to win their fight to improve balance sheets in the present rough-ride economic times.

They are not only beginning to reduce their risk, but are additionally getting back into better profit margins for their shareholders.

This is revealed in a Top 1000 World Banks 2012 report by the authoritative www.thebanker.com.

Banco Santander is placed fourth in the world among banks for decreasing market risk, with the Spanish bank cutting its market risk by 34 per cent and also reducing its risk weighted assets by 9.44 per cent.

Both Santander and BBVA foreign owned subsidiaries are additionally generating significant profits for their parent companies in Spain.

SIGN OF SUCCESS: Encouraging indicators from Santander.

This is revealed in the top 25 most profitable foreign-owned subsidiary rankings which list Banco Santander and BBVA owned banks seven times, with four of the individual banks in the top 10.

A total of around $13bn (â‚Ź10.5bn) in pre-tax profits has been generated through these

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For all the focus on emerging markets, however, a remarkable aspect of the foreign profit contributions is that Santander UK and US operations have generated a total of $4bn (â‚Ź3.25bn) in profits which demonstrates that markets in the centre of the global economic crisis still generate foreign investor returns.

The latest, and heartening listings, come as the majority of Spanish banks continue to face financial challenges amid ongoing uncertainty both globally, and particularly in the Eurozone.

While the figures will not immediately ease the national economic outlook nor improve the state of the job market, they could provide a new template for the banking system to reinvigorate the at present ailing economy.

SPANISH BRIEFS

The end is a long way off THE present economic woes in Spain will not end before two more recessions in 2018 and 2020, according to financial anyalyst Juan Ignacio Crespo in his new book ‘Las dos proximas recesiones.’

Less aid THE Labour Ministry granted 30 per cent less money to the main 79 labour unions last year, with a total payout of â‚Ź15.79 million each according to the activities carried out and the people they benefitted.

Job hope DESPITE being traditionally wary of international migration for work, 20.07 per cent of Spaniards indicated a willingness to move anywhere in the world for a job, a Randstad employment survey revealed.

Shady truth of men in designer sunglasses THE looky-looky men who ply our local consumer, product and media intelligence beaches may do well selling designer copy with offices worldwide, including London, sunglasses to tens of thousands of visiting said: tourists and to many expat and Spanish “Men are more inclined than women to residents. indulge themselves with designer But from the latest survey in Britain, it sunglasses, probably because they do not would appear that British men are tend to spend as much on other less likely to line up for fashion accessories or copies than their jewellery.� partners. “Young women look While cool for fun, trendy sunglasses are sunglasses which identified as being don’t cost a fortune among the hottest as they are likely to accessories to have, be viewed as a men have been short-term purchase found to be almost that can both be SUNNY SPECTACLE: Designer twice (20 per cent) as changed regularly, and glasses from Jimmy Choo. likely as women (11 per form part of a cent) to buy true designer ‘wardrobe’ of different sunglass brands. styles to create different Almost 40 per cent of people fashion looks, while men show a surveyed in the UK said that stylish greater affinity for luxury brands.� sunglasses make them feel fashionable, Overall, the value of the sunglasses but while 42 per cent of men spelt out that market has tumbled over the last five high quality is important, only 28 per cent years, with the negative growth fuelled by of women felt the same. a drop in average selling prices as More than one in five British men said consumers rein in their discretionary spend that having genuine designer sunglasses is in the current economic climate. important, but only 17 per cent of women However, Mintel estimates that the felt the same. market is now starting to recover and that Tamara Sender, Senior Consumer by 2016 will have almost returned to levels Analyst at Mintel, the global supplier of in the pre-recessionary climes of 2007.

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Richard goes for gold in interview with Olympiad

Spanish radio station owner, Richard Shanley, scooped an Olympic first when a GB gold medallist agreed to give his first interview outside the UK. Nicole Hallett reports.

Why did you come to Spain?

For the easy life, which it was until three-and-a-half-years ago when I bought a radio station on impulse.

Highlight of career?

Interviewing Olympic Gold medallist Nick Skelton four days after he won the Team GB showjumping medal at London 2012, in I believe the first interview by any Team GB medallist in Spain during the games. A real scoop for Spectrum FM. Listen as a podcast at http://costaalmeria.spectrumfm.net/ Other jobs?

Owned a printing business, classic car

showroom and satellite TV company.

Aged 10, what did you want to be?

A lollipop man because they didn't start work until age 65.

Most exciting experience?

Competing in the November 1986 Beaujolais Nouveau run. Our car came fourth in the race back to the ferry at Calais with more than 500 cars from the UK taking part.

Theme song?

‘Things can only get better’... this is what I think all the time since the recession in Spain began.

Invite to dinner?

Ayrton Senna (sporting hero) and Margaret Thatcher (political hero)

Read the full interview on www.euroweeklynews.com/features/interviews

Weather outlook for next 7 days NEXT SEVEN DAYS Alicante TODAY: SUNNY, Fri - 32 23 S Sat -33 24 S Sun - 31 23 S

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Vital Statistics • Age: 48 • Lives: Vera Playa, Almeria • In Spain: 12 years • From: Stratford Upon Avon, UK • Status: Married • Hobbies: Ski-ing (water and snow) and golf.

• Like about Spain: Lifestyle, weather and opportunity for teenage daughters to be bilingual.

• Least like: The mañana attitude.

EWN COMMENT Panic in hen-house EARLIER this month the share price for nationalised, rescued Bankia rose sharply and tripled. But then Spain’s state-backed restructuring fund, FROB, stepped in with a reminder that shareholders in banks receiving European bailout money should expect losses. The Bankia shares fell and opportunities for further speculation were nipped in the bud although someone, somewhere, probably made a killing. In and out, just like a fox in a chicken-run.

What’s in a name?

FRANCO’S name and titles are mostly obliterated in cities and towns but occasionally endure.

Guadiana del Caudillo (Badajoz) voted not long ago to remain as it was, less from regard for leader Franco than because the inhabitants are used to the name. An ability to live with the past is not the same as recreating

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THE Olympics was a real education for me. I watched sports I knew nothing about and thoroughly enjoyed it. I particularly enjoyed the beach volleyball and the handball.

I was amazed at the fitness level of the beach volleyball players. One second diving into the sand and then a second later on their feet knocking the ball over the net. Or the amount of bodily contact involved in the handball. To see these young women charge towards the goal with ball in hand only to end up on the floor felled by the defence, then to get up and continue with the match.

I could not help hoping that some of the fairies who call themselves professional footballers were watching. If these girls can hit the deck and be up and involved in the play in seconds, why can’t these overpaid posers do the same instead of writhing about on the floor because another player brushed by him and may have broken his newly manicured nails. Well done Team GB, you did us proud.

Tom Hawksworth, Taberno (Almeria)

Sickly fine FURTHER to several recent letters highlighting bureaucratic injustice, last week I paid the tax authorities’ €112.50 fine for not answering a registered letter delivered to my house while I was overseas.

As more than seven days had elapsed, the Post Office were unable to assist. Another registered letter arrived three weeks later with the fine.

It appears the taxman is empowered to fine you for non-compliance irrespective of circumstances. He is also under obligation to advise you as to what information he was originally requesting. I have been punished without ever knowing what I should have done. So folks, remember then, that should you be lying there in hospital with your plastered limbs up on hoists, then your predicament just is not going to wash with the taxman if you have not answered him in time.

Ken Bethell, Puerto de Mazarron (Murcia)

Love is …

I HAVE long enjoyed the often light hearted page three articles. Last week’s (Issue 1415) in particular I found funny. It said that in the summer the hormone responsible for love and sexual desire, testosterone, increases and that it makes people

Snapped!

By Val Hicks from Huerta Nueva (Almeria)

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23 - 29 August 2012 Costa de Almería adjusted depending on the course played. It may be a minor point, but many golfers believe that correct playing handicaps should be shown so that the true reflection of the endeavour on the day can be seen.

Mike Burgess, Murla (Alicante) Editor’s note: Under the Spanish Federation system, all the golf courses are given a standard of difficulty rating, which is applied to the exact handicap of each player under the title of ‘slope’, which can put a handicap up or reduce it depending on the rating of the course. These golf societies show the exact handicap of players, correct to a decimal place.

Good samaritan I LOVE the wild life around Huerta Nueva where I live and wish to share this photo of ducks on a lake at the back of my house.

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more likely to be unfaithful.

I see this effect every summer. It all makes sense now. In summer resorts, the local men eagerly await the lady tourists. Likewise, tourists from colder climes tend to enjoy this effect when on holiday here too. They cannot help themselves it seems.

Laura, Palma de Mallorca

Rowdy crowds READING the article ‘Large botellón crowds affect local tourism’ (Almeria, Issue 1413) reminded me that when we first came to live in Mojacar some 17 years ago, it was called the ‘Corner of Enchantment’. Today is it more like the ‘Corner of Endangerment’. Both residents and holidaymakers, from young families to pensioners, do not like venturing out on to the beach, especially at night.

While accurate, the article did not go far enough in highlighting the true horrors. I wonder if readers have any suggestions in stamping out what has now become a massive problem.

In other coastal reports I understand they introduced local laws prohibiting the playing of loud music from either cruising or stationary vehicles. Also heavy on the spot fines

to those participating in botellon had the desired effect.

Another problem is the large number of hen and stag parties attracted to the town, which drives local custom away.

Charles, Mojacar (Almeria)

Sad and angry EVERYTIME I read an article about bull events in Spain I get very sad and then angry. The last was ‘Request to protect bulls falls on deaf ears’ (Issue 1415). Animal rights group Anpba is fighting for cases like that of a bull named Brusco that died when it was forced to run in the streets despite having collapsed from exhaustion just hours earlier. However, the source of the problem is that these events will continue to happen as long as there is demand.

Jasmine Forrest, Estepona (Malaga)

Handicap point I READ EWN most weeks and especially enjoy the golf reports from local societies. However, they are always printed with a glaring mistake; the handicap used by the player in achieving the score. For example last week the Orba Warblers report shows the winner at Bonalba as playing off 8.5. Nobody plays with a fraction of a handicap. He actually played off 10.

Similarly, the division two winner is reported to play off 21.1 when it was 24. Pego’s winners show 4.6 and 22.4; they should be six and 27 respectively.

Montgo’s winner on 9.8 actually played off a handicap of 12.

The handicap reported is the players actual handicap which has to be

I WOULD like to thank the person who, on finding my wife’s passport on the ground in the Torrevieja Marina car park, had the decency to take it to the car park attendant, where I thankfully found it when I went to pay my parking fee some time later.

When I realised it was lost, I found out that the National Police recently set up a telephone line - 902 102 112 - for anyone wishing to make a ‘denuncia’ of any incident which does not require police attendance, for example, lost property. It is in Spanish and English.

On completion of the report I was given a reference number and informed that I had to call at a National Police Station within 48 hrs where my report would be ready for me. I was also given the choice of which station I could go to.

L Levett, Catral (Alicante)

Cooling tip HERE is a tip for keeping cool in this hot weather.

Get out that winter hot water bottle.

Fill it with cold water and place in the bottom of the fridge. Then take it to bed at night. It will keep cool most of the night. Then place it back in the fridge in the morning.

This really works and costs nothing.

Carol, by email

Changing regimes I HAVE been watching the hypocrite Hillary Clinton running around the world giving her backing to the rebels in Syria and wanting the rest of the world to help with ‘Regime Change’.

This is the same Hillary Clinton that wants worldwide gun control, which would stop future citizens of Syria from obtaining weapons to ever be able to effect another attempt at ‘Regime Change’.

You can't make it up ...

Keith Hallam, Blackpool (UK)

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Olympic shoes to fill

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT

OH THE DRAMA: Football’s image after games might take an effort of Olympic proportions.

upon us by a media, which frankly is not much better.

Spitting, snarling and being generally unpleasant, these overpaid uniformed yobs once again brought the game, that in the days of Sir Stanley Matthews and Billy Wright truly could be called a sport, down even below the level of professional wrestling.

These extremely lucky young men have no more sense of sportsmanship than Vlad the impailer. They are all up for the highest bidder and, with very few exceptions, wouldn’t know loyalty if it punched them on the nose.

The excuse that they are paid such exorbitant sums of money because their

careers are so short, is total bull. Many of them are being paid ridiculous sums of money at age 16.

By the time they are 18 they command hundreds of thousands a month and most of their careers can last 20 years or more, which is the length of the average soldier or policeman’s career. Need I say more?

If I had my way I would put a cap on all professional footballers’ wages, worldwide. I would also cap all transfer fees, bonuses and numbers of foreign transfers. Contrary to how it may appear, I do actually like the game.

To see it ruined by billionaire owners and money grabbing mercenaries, truly makes me both sad and extremely angry. Will any of this tirade make any difference?

Of course it won’t. Money is still the God of the human race and the answer to it all? Blowing in the wind my friends. Blowing in the wind.

As a final matter of interest! I counted 138 ‘amazings’ in the various interviews and commentaries I watched during the Olympics - and now the X factor is back!

Whatcha mean, get a life Leapy?

Thanks for the mail. Keep em coming, I can take it.

Keep the faith.

Love Leapy.

Leapylee.2002@gmail.com

LEAPY LEE admits he was wrong about the Olympics, but how about the chart life of his near no 1 hit record in 1968?

I presume an inaccurate memory is possible after 44 years.

He claims that Hey Jude was responsible for stalling him at No. two for 23 weeks.

The Guinness book of British Hit Singles says Arrows was in the charts for 21 weeks, presumably not all at number two.

Jude was at number one for only two weeks of its 16 week chart life; so come on, Leapy, how many weeks did Arrow spend at number two?

Les Roy, Denia (Alicante) Editor’s note: It should have been ‘in the chart for 23 weeks’, depending on which chart you are following, says Leapy Lee.

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LETTERS TO LEAPY

ONE of the truly gratifying things to emerge from the recent games was the pure sportsmanship that prevailed throughout the whole experience. The wonderful feeling of human beings, vying against each other simply to bring out the highest achievements possible and all in the true spirit of mutual respect and honourable competition.

And then came football.

The day after this wonderfully refreshing and uplifting episode ended, I can quite honestly say my heart sank; there they all were again.

All those magnificent sportsmen and women were suddenly replaced by a bunch of mercenary louts who have about as much in common with sport as Pol Pot had with human rights.

Back they all were, with their designer haircuts and stubble, pontificating and prancing around the pitch, their inflated egos thrust

Chart life

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Old wives’ tales

T’S surprising how many people believe in old wives’ tales. You know the ones I mean. If your nose itches, someone’s talking about you. If your right palm itches, you’ll soon be shaking hands with a stranger. If it’s your left palm, you’re about to come into some money.

Even though she knew they’re not true, a friend of mine found herself using some of these old wives’ tales on her own children. “Don’t stand in the rain or you’ll catch a cold.”

(Meaning: I don’t want another load of wet washing.) “Stop cracking those knuckles or you’ll get arthritis (ie. I’m sick of listening to the noise). “Eat the carrots and you’ll see better in the dark” (just clear that plate I’ve just spent an hour sweating over). “Move back from the TV or you’ll go blind sitting too close” (and then I can see The X Factor!)

While many of these tales hark back to medieval times – yawning, for instance, can lead to “evil spirits entering the body unless you cover your mouth with your hand” - others are quite recent. We’ve all heard it’s bad for our eyes to watch TV in the dark and we should have a lamp on.

For this, we can thank the salesman with the stock of small lamps that weren’t selling who came up with the gimmick of calling them, yes, ‘TV Lamps’.

Breaking Views NORA JOHNSON Nora, who has lived on the Costa del Sol for a number of years, is the author of psychological suspense and crime thrillers.

Some old wives’ tales, though, do have a nugget of truth. “Kids should eat a peck of dirt before they die.”

Good advice: lack of exposure to pathogens is responsible for many of the auto-immune diseases in western society. So, get a dog and let the kids run about and play in the great outdoors.

“Chicken soup is good for colds”.

Well, any warm, steamy nutritious liquid will do, but it does help open up the bronchial tubes.

“Don’t scratch, you will make it spread.” Actually true, not just by spreading the substance that caused the rash, but also the act of scratching itself provokes a histamine response.

Now if you’ll excuse me I must go.

Both my left and right palms are itching. Which obviously means I’m about to meet a rich stranger. Yawn.

Or some rich evil spirits.

Good advice: Don’t stand in the rain or you’ll catch a cold.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 7:20pm Starring Johnny Depp

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7:15am City of Friends 7:25am Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 7:40am Castle Farm 7:45am Abby's Flying Fairy School 7:55am Roobarb and Custard Too 8:05am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 8:20am Play! 8:30am Noddy in Toyland 8:45am Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 8:55am Little Princess 9:10am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 9:25am Angelina Ballerina 9:40am Rupert Bear 9:55am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:10am The Mr. Men Show 10:25am Roary the Racing Car 10:40am Jelly Jamm 11:00am Power Rangers Samurai 11:35am Batman - The Brave and the Bold 12:10pm Looney Tunes 12:55pm Celebrity Big Brother 1:55 Monkey Life 2:30pm Blue Thunder

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The Debacle Debate I’M very partial to the word ‘debacle’, so much so that I am desperate to become involved in one just so I can say “What a debacle that was”.

I know that seems a sad ambition for a grown woman but then I have never pretended to be anything other than sad, and though I may look grown up I am not grown up in the societal sense of the phrase, in fact I am still apt to giggle during dinner parties in disbelief at the fact that I am actually hosting one (I can’t get past the image of pouring pretend tea from tiny china cups for an orange haired Troll doll (or was that my younger sister)?

I am also fond of the word ‘debauched’ as was Roman emperor Caligula who was oft heard yelling at his horse “Come Dobbin let us indulge in a little debauchery”. In terms of debauched behaviour I am a little in awe of Caligula as I cannot personally be bothered with all that creaking leather, baby oil and constant groaning, give me a good book and a nice cup of tea any day.

Caligula however was a great proponent of debauchery and

Suzanne Manners Suzanne has a degree in Fine Art from Goldsmiths and an MA in Writing from Lancaster University. She is currently teaching in Alicante and writing a book for teenagers (which doesn’t have a vampire as its central character).

MEMORIES: I cannot forget the image of pouring pretend tea from tiny china cups. was mightily upset at his friends’ lack of enthusiasm for his 24 hour party lifestyle, which was why he made his horse a general (the horse, however, was once overheard complaining that he never got enough sleep which was his excuse for sending a legion the wrong way during battle).

Words have the power to

conjure up a thousand images and the ability to throw a curve ball when you least expect it.

The word ‘ashen’, for example, for me always conjures up images of sour-faced priests turning their backs on burning heretics (not only am I sad but I am also odd), which is one step up from the images that the word ‘onomatopoeia’ splats into

my brain. As a child I always thought that ‘Christingle’ was something that made Jesus shudder and that to ‘anoint’ someone involved a squeaky hammer and a rubber duck.

Mispronunciation of those highbrow, rarely spoken words has caused me many a red faced moment. Detritus once did for me during a very serious

discussion of educational policy.

Having never actually heard the word spoken I wasn’t aware that I had been mispronouncing it as ‘dreetreetoos’ which ordinarily shouldn’t have presented a problem, but on this particular occasion I was desperately trying to impress a man I had taken a fancy to, this fancy rapidly dissipated however after, having stopped laughing long enough to draw breath, he slowly pronounced the word correctly.

I was sorely tempted to clobber him with the nearest piece of detritus and demonstrate a few onomatopoeic words, some of which I’m sure he had never heard before. From then on intellectuals were off the agenda.

Being the fully formed dilettante that I am, I can’t hear the word ‘intense’ without thinking of flimsy camping equipment and whenever I hear of a bright young artist or writer being described thus, I barely stop myself from reaching for the peg hammer.

Anyway, as Oscar Wilde once wrote; “I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.”

So what’s my excuse?

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Immigrant double standards HAVING lived in five countries over the years and being an immigrant myself, I can’t help but notice that no matter where you live in the world, there always seems to be a double standard: the standard set by the natives and the standard set by the immigrants.

In your home country you expect non-natives to respect your laws, your traditions and customs, your language - in all, the whole country’s system and lifestyle. Is it not when in Rome, do what the Romans do?

Don’t you feel upset if someone, who is not a native, imposes their way in your country, community and society? I do. It is as if what is yours is no longer relevant.

Constantly in the media we can appreciate how money is spent on meeting immigrants’ different demands on social security, benefits, religion, rights, etc. All of this in order to continue living the way they used to in their country.

The question is, what makes these people so special that - to top it of the government has to bend over backwards to accommodate?

Surely there is something wrong with this picture. Shouldn’t every person strive to blend in, accept what comes with the country where they have chosen to live?

Abide by the rules of where you live.

South of the Border KERRY SASTRIAS Kerry Sastrias is a director at www.espanglish.net language school in Vera, Almeria. Read more on: elbloginglesespanol.blogspot.com.es

Conversely, to mention a couple of examples, UK soldiers who have been fighting abroad come back to no

home, no job and may be ill or disabled and get very little help from the government, if any. Or children who are living in poverty and depend on the meal they receive at school to see them through the day.

The need to ‘feel at home’ is understandable but the extremes that people go to appear to be something like this: Laws – What laws?; Customs – What customs?;

Speak the language – they should learn mine!; Mix with the natives – I mix with my community at my ‘local’; Try the native food - I only eat the food which I buy in my country’s food store.

The double standard occurs when after being ‘law-abiding’ and ‘respectful’ citizens in their home country - who complained about immigration there - now, in their new country, they behave in the exact same manner: they complain, demand, moonlight, cheat the systems, work and tax evade, etc.

Moreover, disappointingly, too many conduct themselves as if the empire still existed, with a ‘conqueror’ attitude with an air of superiority that may have been acceptable in bygone eras but that sadly now have earned us foreigners in Spain the title of ‘guiri’.

As immigrants we should really see the country we live in as more than merely ‘sun and fun’, and ponder on just how far we actually push this double standard to. Ought we not change and start now?

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Risk of throat cancer reduced

by Aspirin ASPIRIN ‘can reduce the risk of throat cancer’.

It does this by targeting cells known to be a high risk factor for throat cancer.

The painkiller reduced this risk factor by 44 per cent, an analysis of 434 patients revealed.

Men were more than three times more likely to develop the condition than women, the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for

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Olympic inspiration HAVE the London 2012 Olympics inspired you to get out and start running? There were some fantastic performances from the elite athletes, but running is one activity that anybody can do, with very little equipment or investment. Here are a few tips that may help you get started….

- What’s the best way to get started? Start by walking one minute, then jogging for one minute, from anywhere between 10 to 30 minutes, then gradually increase the jogging intervals on a weekly basis.

- Is it normal to feel pain during running? Discomfort is a normal part of running, particularly when starting out, but pain that causes you to limp or alter your stride is not.

If something causes you pain, stop running immediately and rest - if you think it may be normal discomfort, try walking for a few minutes to see if it disappears.

- Are regular trainers ok for running or should I buy special shoes?

Running is a sport which requires very little investment in gear or accessories to get you started, but proper shoes are vital. Running

Sharp-brained pensioners could have key to dementia RESEARCHERS in the US are focusing on a group of pensioners with pin-sharp memories and the brains of those half their age.

They are studying these men and women to find out how they have remained mentally fit, and hope to use the results to develop new ways of tackling dementia.

In an MRI scan, the brains of the elite group – called the ‘superagers’ by scientists – looked like those belonging to middle-aged

counterparts, the study published in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society found.

Researcher Emily Rogalski found the superagers’ cortex – the outer layer of the brain – was much thicker than in the average 80-year-old, which showed significant thinning.

Another region, the anterior cingulate, which sends signals in the brain, was actually thicker than in the 50 to 65-year-olds, the study found.

shoes are designed to allow your foot to strike the ground properly, reducing the amount of shock that travels through your body. A good sports shop can advise on the right shoe for your foot type, and this can be a big factor in avoiding injury.

- Are treadmills better than road running? A treadmill makes running easier, and also decreases impact which is a good option if you are overweight or injury prone.

However, if you aim to participate in races then your body needs to acclimatise to road running beforehand.

- Why do I keep getting a stitch when I run? Side stitches are common among beginners because the abdomen is not used to the jostling that running causes. Stitches should become less regular as fitness increases, but when you do get one, breathe deeply, pushing all the air out of your abdomen. This will stretch out your diaphragm muscle and hopefully relieve the discomfort.

E-mail any questions to getfitmojacar@gmail.com or visit www.getfitstayfitspain.com Alison has been the fitness writer for the Euro Weekly News since 2001, and is a member of the Register of Exercise Professionals.

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Gibraltar mums get breastfeeding THOUSANDS of breastfeeding women from 23 countries came together for this year’s ‘Big Latch On’.

All of them latched on to their children at exactly the same time in support of breastfeeding.

This coincided with the World Breastfeeding Week which was from August 1 to 7.

‘Mummy and Me’ Gibraltar’s Breastfeeding support group hosted one of the only gatherings in the Iberian Peninsula.

Joining the event for the first time, 23 women breastfed their infants in Casemate’s square where the mums simultaneously latched on their babies to promote social awareness to the benefits of breastfeeding.

Organisers of ‘The Big Latch On 2012’ said breastfeeding is the best gift you can give your baby. Most doctors recommend breastfeeding during the entire first year of a baby’s life and the World Health Organisation recommends exclusively breastfeeding for the first six months of a babies’ life to optimise

these benefits.

Breastfeeding contributes to the normal growth and development of babies and children, and babies and children who are not breastfed are at an increased risk of infant morbidity and mortality, adult obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and premenopausal breast cancer and ovarian cancer (both mum and baby).

It also speeds mum’s recovery from birth and postnatal weight loss in conjunction with a healthy diet as it can burn up to an extra 500 calories a day!

Organiser Tamsin commented “I am very happy with the turnout for the event.

Breastfeeding requires patience and support for the mum and social acceptance to become the norm.”

She adds “I cannot wait to start organising next year’s event where we can break the local record for simultaneous breastfeeding mums!”

Breastfeeding helps mum’s recovery from the birth too.

Olive oil in your diet helps protect bones in later life.

Protect bones with olive oil RESEARCH suggests that eating a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil could help protect your bones in later life.

Just two years of using olive oil rather than less healthy fats may preserve or even build bone in older people.

The Mediterranean diet is thought to improve heart health and stave off cancer because it is high in fruit, vegetables, fish, nuts, whole grains and ‘healthy’ fats such as those in olive oil, while low in red meat and dairy products.

But a new study shows people eating more olive oil had higher levels of the

hormone osteocalcin in their blood – a marker linked to better bone strength.

Mediterranean countries have lower rates of osteoporosis compared with northern European nations.

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IN the future the world is at peace. War is a thing of the past. Global population has stabilised. Global climate is precisely managed. Humans have evolved to be many times more conscious and intelligent than in centuries past.

Planetary-wide cooperation has led to an advanced space travel programme. The early 21st century, when a great

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) With so much energy around you, it will be hard to concentrate on business matters. Finances, however, do require your attention and a brief period of scrutiny will show you why. Someone close may be spending too much or undermining the situation by making big plans.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Nostalgia overtakes you and an urge to look back into the past is strong.

Perhaps you are thinking of tracing your family tree. It may be that you have received a letter or phone call that aroused your curiosity.

Whatever it is, do be aware that any decisions made this week could have far-reaching effects, for the good as well as the ʻnot so goodʼ.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) When you start to worry too much about things, it is time to take a step back. Senseless worrying is when you really cannot do anything to change the situation. Take into account how, in the past, worrying has affected your wellbeing. Maybe it is time to walk away and take another path entirely. Some may not be happy about this.

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interest in you suddenly surfaces. You may be unsure of how to react, so save judgment.

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PISCES (February 20 - March 20)

A need to listen to your innermost feelings and needs has perhaps been overlooked. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, philosophical thoughts are often pushed into a corner. Even so, you owe it to yourself to truly consider what you want as opposed to going along with what others want from you.

Your opinion of someone is in the process of changing. It is not through any particular action of theirs towards you, rather it is a feeling that you should not be involved with their business. Trusting our instincts is something that we do not do enough.

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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19)

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There is a lightness to this week that is welcome. After more than a little bit of aggravation and frustration of late it is overdue. Someone you believed had lost

There are enough people in this world who will be willing to tell you what to

Someone you would not normally consider to be a friend shows an interest in you.

Your immediate reaction may be joy or suspicion. In fact, you are not quite sure what to think. All the same, try to put aside preconceived ideas and give them a chance.

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) A close relationship seems to be changing. You need to know why and maybe believe that you do. However, be sure to get all the facts.

Asking outright questions of the person involved is your best chance of getting the right answers. Someone may urge you to ʻread between the linesʼ but it is hardly necessary.

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joining a club or group. This will enhance your social life and bring you laughter. Although your confidence has been a little lower than usual, you have the chance to impress someone important to you.

Life can get complicated at this time of the year and you may feel pulled in more than one direction. You are perfectly entitled to change your mind about an arrangement.

Those who try to make you feel guilty may be thinking only of themselves, and what does that tell you?

This is a creative week and one in which you seek to find your talents. For some time now you have toyed with the idea of

Sam walks into his boss’ office. “Sir, I’ll be straight with you, I know the economy isn’t great, but I have over three companies after me, and I would like to ask for a raise.” After a few minutes of haggling, the boss finally agrees to a five per cent raise, and Sam happily gets up to leave. ”By the way,” asks the boss as Sam is getting up, “which three companies are after you?” “The electric company, water company and phone company,” Sam replied.

Making the most of what you have carries on through into October. You realise how lucky you are and seek to share this with others.

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(7) 20 Smack on the wrist? (4) 23 Rebuilt abode using clay (5) 24 Bad example or examples (7) 25 Deals with sources of gratification (6) 26 Age is a new form of support (5) Down 1 Road inn arranged around the hearth (7) 2 Dad gets a measure of current grass (5) 3 Kiln, as in Old Testament (4) 5 Law agency involved in plot to capture the Queen (8) 6 Funny oldies I hero-worship (7) 7 Scruffy togas for Capricorns (5)

ENGLISH - SPANISH The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.

Across 1 Bed (furniture) (4) 3 Pajita (de beber) (5) 8 Eyelash (7) 9 Taco (billar) (3) 10 Iris (flower) (5) 11 Milk (5) 12 Gold (metal, commodity, currency) (3) 13 Dentro (7) 14 Ensayo (escuela) (5) 15 To fall (tumble) (4)

Co d e B r e a ke r 8 He and a docked Navy is substantial (5) 13 Redesigned Civil Service Centre is curved in shape (8) 15 Itʼs charming to have the odd victory (7) 17 Fed up with Rayʼs refunds (7) 18 Compound built of trees (5) 19 Enormous soldier ant (5) 21 Take down awful pun, for example (5) 22 Greek goddess is part of the Ram constellation (4)

QUICK Across 1 Quantity of baked bread (5) 4 Damned (6) 9 Put in order (7) 10 Fling (5) 11 Powder (4) 12 Fervent (7) 13 Stinging flying insect (3) 14 Scoundrel (5) 16 Robust (5) 18 Falsehood (3) 19 Genuine (7) 20 Quote (4) 23 Main arterial vessel (5) 24 Attendant (7) 25 Plucked (6) 26 Pay out (5)

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC - Across: 1 Scraping, 5 Ever, 9 Ocelots, 10 Civil, 11 Beef, 12 Calends, 15 Roster, 16 Beggar, 19 Heretic, 21 Gala, 24 Livid, 25 Spotted, 26 Goya, 27 Canoodle.

Down: 1 Snobbery, 2 Reefers, 3 Pool, 4 Nassau, 6 Vivid, 7 Rely, 8 Acceded, 13 Beheads, 14 Organdie, 17 Granted, 18 Fiesta, 20 Envoy, 22 Flog, 23 Dodo.

QUICK - Across: 1 Cargo, 4 Tsar, 9 Secular, 10 Under, 11 Imp, 12 Agree, 14 Irate, 15 Asked, 16 Kiev, 18 Idea, 20 Egypt, 22 Rules, 23 Yacht, 25 Due, 26 Decor, 27 Algebra, 29 Taps, 30 Seedy.

Down: 1 Casual, 2 Recur, 3 Owl, 5 Stupidity, 6 Red tape, 7 Prickly pear, 8 Brief, 13 Eavesdrop, 17 Illicit, 19 Crude, 21 Steady, 24 Cable, 28 Gas. ENGLISH - SPANISH Across: 1 Dark, 3 Campo, 8 Sisters, 9 Ahi, 10 Agrio, 11 Odiar, 12 Gol, 13 Trailer, 14 Cobre, 15 Isla Down: 1 Descarga, 2 Rastrillo, 4 As soon as, 5 Platillos, 6 Reporter, 7 Librería.

1.Unscramble the name of a novel by John Grisham (three words): HEN BIT FIREPLACE 2. Unscramble the name of a famous tennis player: WAS IN MARSEILLE

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Hexagram The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (BOTTLE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

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No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), was an American politician, author and public speaker.

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet.

In this week’s puzzle, 7 represents C and 11 represents Z, so fill in C every time the figure 7 appears and Z every time the figure 11 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares.

As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

BOTTLE (10) Braver Bucked Cancel Events Glance Gravel Hasten Horses Kisses Listen Neatly Seared Senses Sickly Sights Steals Thence Treaty

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

1 Splash, 2 Healer, 3 Crusts, 4 Hasten, 5 Except, 6 Figure, 7 Scarce, 8 Grapes, 9 Charts, 10 Expect, 11 Tricks, 12 Stench, 13 Heater, 14 Traced, 15 Chaste, 16 Houses, 17 Advent, 18 Spears, 19 Phased.

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5:35am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

7:00am Breakfast The latest news stories and events. 10:15am Heir Hunters Series dedicated to finding the heirs of people who have died without leaving a will. 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:58am BBC News and Weather 12:00pm Saints and Scroungers 12:30pm Animal 24:7 Series following people who protect and work closely with wild and domestic animals.

1:13pm BBC News and Weather The most up to date news and weather forecasts. 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News All the latest local news. 2:45pm Doctors Drama series set in a busy Midlands medical practice.

3:15pm Escape to the Country

7:00am Guess with Jess 7:10am Louie 7:20am Wibbly Pig 7:30am 64 Zoo Lane 7:40am Chuggington 7:50am Rastamouse 8:00am Barney's Latin America 8:30am The League of Super Evil 8:40am Frankenstein's Cat 8:50am Arthur 9:15am Ooglies 9:30am Nina and the Neurons: In the Lab 9:45am Baby Jake 10:00am Tinga Tinga Tales 10:10am Little Charley Bear 10:20am Raa Raa the Noisy Lion 10:30am Bob the Builder: Project Build It 10:40am The Koala Brothers 10:50am Lunar Jim 11:00am Octonauts 11:05am Kerwhizz 11:30am Driver Dan's Story Train 11:40am Waybuloo 12:00pm In the Night Garden 12:30pm BBC World News 1:00pm Coast 1:20pm Gunga Din 3:15pm The Weakest Link

4:45am ITV Nightscreen 6:30am ITV Morning News 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions.

12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 1:30pm Let's Do Lunch... With Gino and Mel 2:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast.

3:00pm Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries.

4.00pm - midnight

4:00pm Real Rescues 4:45pm The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Celebrity MasterChef 8:00pm Dig WW2 with Dan Snow 9:00pm Restoration Home 10:00pm Vexed 11:00pm The Culture Show Topical magazine programme which features the best arts and culture stories of the last week.

11:30pm Newsnight

4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Midsomer Murders 6:00pm Don't Blow the Inheritance 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm The Corrie Years 9:00pm Super Tiny Animals 10:00pm Britain Then and Now 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm The Jacket

4:00pm Regional News 4:05pm I Want My Own Room 4:35pm Splatalot 5:00pm Shaun the Sheep 5:10pm Wingin' It 5:30pm Jedward's Big Adventure 6:00pm Newsround Topical news magazine for children.

6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

7:30pm Regional News All the latest local news.

8:00pm The One Show Magazine series featuring a mix of interviews, topical reports and features from around the UK. 9:00pm The Flowerpot Gang 10:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm National Lottery Midweek Draws 11:45pm Have I Got Old News for You

12:15am The League Cup Show 1:15am The Color of Night 3:10am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 3:15am The Tube 4:15am Doorstcrime 999 4:45am Real Rescues 5:30am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

BBC3 8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Great Movie Mistakes 2: The Sequel 9:10pm Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 11:00pm The Revolution Will be Televise 11:30pm Family Guy 12:15am American Dad! 1:00am The Revolution Will be Televise 1:30am Bad Education 2:00am Our War 3:00am Russell Brand: From Addiction to Recovery 4:00am The Batman Shootings 4:55am Bad Education 5:25am Our War

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Witty and sophisticated romantic comedy starring Audrey Hepburn as a Long Island chauffeur's daughter who is romantically pursued by two wealthy sons of an upper-crust family and business tycoon, played by Humphrey Bogart and William Holden.

Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn & William Holden

After a roadside incident in 1992, traumatised soldier Jack blacks out and wakes up straitjacketed in a facility for the criminally insane. Somehow he is transported to 2007 where he meets a young woman who can help him alter his terrible past. A time-shifting sci-fi mindbender.

12:20am The Midwives: Delivering Under Pressure 1:20am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 5:35am Pages from Ceefax News and information from the BBC's Teletext service.

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1977 9:00pm 20th Century Battlefields 10:00pm Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies 11:00pm Bomb Squad Men: The Long Walk 12:00am Africa's Magnificent Beasts Hippo Beach. Episode 3.

12:50am One Hundred Years of Wildlife Films 2:50am Growing Children 3:50am Top of the Pops: 1977 4:20am Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies

6:35am Wildlife SOS 7:00am Thomas and Friends 7:10am The Wotwots! 7:20am City of Friends 7:30am Jelly Jamm 7:45am Peppa Pig 7:50am Big School 8:00am Little Princess 8:10am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 8:20am The Mr Men Show 8:35am Thomas and Friends 8:45am Make Way for Noddy 9:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:30am Roary the Racing Car 9:45am Bananas in Pyjamas 9:55am Castle Farm 10:00am Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Ultimate Police Interceptors 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Celebrity Big Brother 2:15pm Pawn Stars 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

2:50pm Sabrina

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5:45am FIA GT1 Championship 6:40am Ironman 2012 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs 8:00am Freshly Squeezed 8:30am According to Jim 8:55am Will and Grace 9:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:55am Frasier 10:25am Come Dine with Me 10:55am Come Dine with Me 11:25am Come Dine with Me 11:55am Come Dine with Me 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News Includes news headlines and weather. 1:05pm The Odyssey 1:40pm A Place in the Sun Home 2:45pm Teleshopping 2:50pm Sabrina

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1:25am Jackpot247 3:30am British Touring Car Championships 4:40am ITV Nightscreen

5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony The eyes of the world are on London for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

4:15pm Thicker than Water 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Andy Bates' Street Feasts 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm The Hotel Inspector 9:00pm Secret Interview 10:00pm Celebrity Big Brother 11:00pm John Barrowman's Dallas 11:40pm John Barrowman's Dallas

12:20am 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 1:25am Jimmy Carr Jimmy Carr performs live at the SECC in Glasgow. 2:20am Summer Daze with Blackberry 2:50am Barclaycard Mercury Prize Sessions 3:00am Itunes Festival 2012 3:15am Spotlight 3:30am Coming Up 3:55am Mesh 4:00am Happy Endings 4:25am St. Elsewhere 5:10am Deal or No Deal

12:10am Celebrity Big Brother 12:35am Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:35am Comedy Kings 2:00am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel.

4:55am HouseBusters Janet Ellis invites three experts to ‘heal’ a house that is making its inhabitants unhappy. 5:20am House Doctor 5:45am Michaela's Wild Challenge

Satellite channels SKY1 5:35am Airline 6:05am Sell Me the Answer 7:00am Wild Vets 7:30am Wild Vets 8:00am Oops TV 9:00am Don't Forget the Lyrics 10:00am Oops TV 11:00am Lion Man 12:00pm Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs 1:50pm Futurama 2:00pm Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew 3:00pm Raising Hope 4:00pm Modern Family 4:30pm The Middle 5:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm The Middle 6:00pm Futurama 7:00pm A League of Their Own 7:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Emergency with Angela Griffin 10:00pm A League of Their Own 11:00pm An Idiot Abroad 12:00am Cop Squad 1:00am Ross Kemp:

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Extreme World 2:00am The Good Guys 3:00am Sun, Sea and A&E 3:55am Caprica 4:45am Secret World of Magic 5:35am Airline

SKY MOVIES COMEDY 6:00am Summer Rental 7:40am A Nanny for Christmas 9:10am You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger 10:50am Blackball 12:30pm Raising Arizona 2:10pm Take Me Home Tonight 3:50pm Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story 5:30pm Little Nicky 7:15pm Take Me Home Tonight 9:00pm Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story 10:45pm Little Nicky 12:30am Women in Trouble 2:15am Blackball 4:00am Raising Arizona

SKY MOVIES DRAMA 5:25am The Age of Innocence 7:50am Gandhi 11:00am Scents and Sensibility 12:30pm The Karate Kid 2:55pm An Invisible Diane Keaton, Rachel McAdams & Harrison Ford Sign

4:45pm Footloose Special 5:15pm You Again 7:15pm Stay Cool 9:00pm Morning Glory 11:00pm Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps 1:15am Hardball 3:10am I Am You

SKY MOVIES ACTION 5:20am Our Man Flint 7:10am Bunraku 9:15am Thunderbirds 10:55am Killers 12:40pm Shanghai Noon 2:35pm Shanghai Knights 4:35pm Faster 6:15pm Resident Evil: Afterlife 8:00pm Shanghai Noon 10:00pm Shanghai Knights 12:00am Faster 1:40am Resident Evil: Afterlife 3:20am Circle of Pain 4:55am American Ninja 2: The Confrontation

TCM 6:00am Who's Minding the Store? 7:30am Gunsmoke 8:35am Maverick 9:35am Cattle Town 10:55am The Hallelujah Trail 1:45pm Gunsmoke 2:50pm Maverick 4:00pm Gunsight Ridge 5:40pm With a Song in My Heart 8:00pm Casablanca 10:00pm The Specialist 12:05am Flashdance 1:55am The Specialist

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UMMER will hopefully still be with us for another six weeks but with temperatures dropping by a degree or two as we enter September.

Luckily many plants have a defence mechanism when the weather is very hot and slow down their activity with growth and flowering being reduced except for true tropical and semitropical flowering plants and trees. But even then most plants welcome shelter from the hottest suns in semi or full shade for at least part of the day.

But unfortunately over the last 25 years many mature trees have gone or trees have not been planted generally because ‘they drop leaves that need to be swept up’.

Twenty five years ago few gardens in Spain would not have been partly wooded with evergreens and flowering and fruiting trees.

When we purchased our house we kept old trees and planted more to maximise the use of the natural shade for part of the day. Likewise we now take maximum advantage of large trees on the eastern, southern and western boundaries, trailing climbers over pergolas or wires from trees to the house wall. With very few spots in the garden that are not in dappled shade for at least part of the day, there is always somewhere to rest, read or work in the shade and one can stroll the

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Spain’s best known gardening authors who have lived and gardened in Spain for 25 years. www.gardeninginspain.com

SHADE: Read, rest or work surrounded by foliage. entire perimeter of the plot largely in the shade.

Unfortunately the newly imported sails do not create the same shade or effect and often look out of place except with a plain house in a sparse minimalist garden.

One thought re pergolas.

They create cool shade when surrounded by planted areas, but can be very hot if surrounded by large areas of baking hot terraces. So best to minimise vast areas of baking hot bare tiles, slate and dark, non absorbent.

And thinking about plantings, plant up some areas of the garden, especially those you see when resting or taking a siesta, with cooling plantings that are predominantly white, grey, blue and mauve.

Possible plants include white and blue agapanthus, mauve talbaghias, white flowering petunias, bignonias, solanum, jasmine and roses, the grey foliage

of echiums, lavenders, some gazanias and sages.

Likewise white walls, white plant pots, rocks in rockeries, areas of white stone chippings, light versus dark coloured paths and terraces and white washed trunks of citrus trees - which also helps to prevent them from splitting in the sun - can help cool down the garden.

Lastly, but not less important, the sight and sound of water can be stimulating, soothing and cooling. A fountain can be purchased and immediately installed, but a pond with a fountain or cascading

Mauve plants are cool.

waterfall is a project for the winter to be ready for next year. Also a shower alongside a main pathway through the garden can provide a welcome cooling off and the draining water can keep a bed of canna lilies of comfrey happy all summer and autumn .

Space has run out but we hope some of the above tips help you enjoy your Spanish abode to the full. © Clodagh and Dick Handscombe www.gardeninginspain.com August 2012.

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Packaging of food could become edible FOOD in supermarkets of the future could come in edible packaging.

A group of scientists in France have created WikiCells.

This packaging imitates how fruit and vegetables are packaged in nature with a protective outer layer or skin that can be eaten.

“The idea was to use the model of how nature wraps food,” said Dr Edwards, a professor from Harvard.

“It is a completely new way of packaging and eating.”

He has developed a range of yoghurt pots, juice cartons, water

thrown away like orange peel, as it is biodegradable.

So far researchers have created orange juice in an orange membrane, a tomato-flavoured skin with soup and mini membranes the size of grapes filled with wine.

“You could put the little grape membranes in your mouth whole and squash them so you get the wine inside,” said Dr Edwards.

The first product to go on sale will be Wiki Ice Cream, set to launch at the end of summer with vanilla ice cream inside a cookie dough-flavoured membrane.

There are also plans underway with a number of multinational companies – including a fizzy drinks manufacturer and a yoghurt maker – to see how the researchers at the School of Life packaging could be used on Science at Northumbria a mass scale.

University found last year.

Products could be widely They are currently in season, available in stores within five so why not pick up some fresh years. from the supermarket, or This type of packaging watch out for them as a would cut down on the dessert option on restaurant amount of waste humans menus. produce.

bottles and ice cream containers that mimic natural packaging by enclosing the food and liquid in an edible membrane.

The edible material is a combination of algae and calcium mixed with food particles like cocoa or fruit so that the packaging tastes like what is inside.

Packaging containing liquids can be pierced with a straw and the contents drunk before they are eaten.

The membranes can be washed under a tap and eaten, just like the skin of an apple, or it can be

Fruit for insomnia FOR those who have trouble getting to sleep at night, instead of reaching for pills, why not try cherries instead.

Montmorency cherries contain high levels of melatonin, the brain chemical naturally produced by the body to regulate the sleep-wake cycle,

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HEALTHY LINK: Just a small portion of chocolate a day has various health benefits.

Eating dark chocolate can improve vision

By Nicole Hallett DARK chocolate has been linked to many health benefits.

One of the latest is that it improves vision and cognitive ability.

Participants were asked by researchers at Reading University to read coloured numbers that became progressively similar to the background colour until they disappeared.

When the participants ate 35g of dark chocolate their performance improved by 17 per cent.

Not only was the effect almost instant, the improved vision lasted for up to two hours.

This effect was not seen

when participants ate white chocolate.

Flavonols are the antioxidants found in cocoa; there is no cocoa and therefore no flavonols in white chocolate.

This antioxidant improves vision because its boosts the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of nitric oxide, which helps dilate blood vessels, allowing more blood to flow to the retina.

Participants who ate the dark chocolate also fared better on the working memory tests two hours later.

Flavonoids also keep cholesterol from gathering in blood vessels, reduce the risk of blood clots and

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slow down the immune responses that lead to clogged arteries, a previous study at University of California suggests.

Just 6.7g of chocolate a day can protect against inflammation and subsequent cardiovascular disease, a study by the Catholic University in Campobasso in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute of Milan found.

Dark chocolate can also significantly reduce blood pressure, 15 studies into the effects of flavanols found.

The antioxidant in cocoa can also boost feel good

endorphins and serotonin in the brain.

However, milk interfered with the absorption of the antioxidants, research has shown, so to get the positive effects be sure to eat dark chocolate on its own.

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The final ‘key’ to unlocking ‘miracle’ A ‘MIRACLE’ ingredient found in red wine can prolong life.

While previous studies have shown the plant compound reservatrol improves the health of mice fed a high-fat diet and increases their lifespan, there has been disagreement about whether it really does hold back the march of time.

Reservatrol works against cancer, heart disease and obesity as well as boosting the activity of mitochondria, the cell’s energy supplier, which is essential for longevity and overall health.

However, it seems that there is a ‘key’ needed to unlock these benefits; a longevity gene called SIRT1.

Without this gene, the positive effects of reservatrol do not happen, according to scientists from

CHEERS: A key ingredient in red wine has anti-aging powers.

Harvard Medical School in Boston (US) whose findings were published in the journal Cell Metabolism.

The latest study showed how reservatrol enhances the energy generating activity of cells through the longevity gene SIRT1.

Mice that are born without SIRT1 die at birth so it was not previously possible to compare the differences, but in this new

Olive oil halves heart disease risk WITH the hot weather here, it is the perfect time to enjoy plenty of healthy salads; both at home and when dining out at your favourite restaurants.

Ensure to drizzle plenty of olive oil.

Just two tablespoons of olive oil almost halves one’s risk of dying from heart disease.

The equivalent of one tablespoon cuts the risk by around 28 per cent, according to a study on the diets of nearly 41,000 adults in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition, which began 20 years ago.

However, there was no link found between eating olive oil and decreasing the risk of cancer death.

Olive oil is a large part of the ‘Mediterranean diet’, which is rich in fish, fruit and vegetables.

The Mediterranean diet has been found to protect against all major diseases, improves mental well-being and can help one live up to 15 years longer.

Researchers had allowed for the benefits of other ingredients in the Mediterranean diet when assessing olive oil’s powers.

The Mediterranean diet was deemed noteworthy enough to be declared Unesco ‘intangible’ world heritage status in 2010.

study scientists were able to ‘switch’ the gene ‘off’’ in adult mice. Those still with the gene benefited from reservatrol, while those without did not.

However, it is not known if all humans have it.

Researchers are developing a drug that would give the equivalent health benefits of 8,000 bottles of red wine.

Their work ‘strongly

supports’ the idea being ongoing anti-aging drug development at US biotech company Sirtris, according to its chief executive George Vlasuk.

They are focusing on the “development of smallmolecule compounds that directly activate the activity of SIRT1 as a new therapeutic approach to many diseases of aging.”

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(From left) Sapphire, Fluff, Tiny, Stripes and Smudge.

HOSING DOWN: Dogs like to be kept cool.

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Heat stroke signs in dogs

F there are signs of heat stroke, cool the dog off by submerging Connie’s Pets Corner it in tepid water before taking it to a vet. Flap a For 24-HOUR VETS visit almeria24hvets.euroweeklynews.com towel to fan the dog and allow gradual cooling.

If you have any questions, please write to me at Cooling a dog that is in connie-pets@euro weeklynews.com I’ll be happy to help. shock too fast with cold water can cause further problems, even hypothermia. Certainly do your dog running behind is not use icy water, as this also unwise as is making could result in a narrowing your dog run behind a car. of the arteries to the skin, Remember young or meaning the dog will small dogs take 10 steps retain the heat longer. to our one and young Do not leave dogs in dogs need most of their cars even with the energy for growing. windows down (and Don’t clip longdo not allow haired dogs too Dogs them to travel short do not with their otherwise heads out of there is the like the car danger of the warm windows). skin being If you see a sun burnt, water. dog in an their coats are unattended car in for protection hot weather for more than against cold weather and five minutes call the the sun. police. Keep water in the It is not natural for dogs boot of the car and out of that have been bred for the sun, dogs do not like cold climates, such as warm or hot water.

Huskies and Akitas, to be Hot pavements, tarmac taken to warm climates as and sand on a beach can then behavioural and burn paws. Jogging with health problems will occur.

A right motley crew HERE is a line-up of my cats. They are all quiet when it is feeding time.

Michael Derek Scarles, Javea (Alicante) Submit fun pet pictures to petoftheweek@euroweeklynews.com, in as high a resolution as possible.

Please include name of the pet, your full name, where you live and if relevant a couple of lines to explain the circumstances of the photo.

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The town is easily accessible from the A334 and offers great shopping and eating out opportunities as well as a bustling market on Tuesdays.

Amongst the many interesting monuments is the 16th century Church of Santa Maria whose altarpiece disappeared centuries ago.

Albox: Shops to scenery WELL known for its Football Club and bustling the population dwindled. Efforts were established to Tuesday Market, Albox is easily accessible from the rebuild it, but a massive earthquake in 1500 A334. destroyed the majority of buildings which had to be Here you will find your large supermarket chains restored or completely rebuilt, mainly with stones as well as a vast amount of varied shops selling the from the fortress. Tragedy struck again in the 1800s majority of products you may need in your day to when an intense flood destroyed most of the eastern day life as well as many products you may be section of the town. Because of this, Albox may have looking to get. a lengthy history, but most of the architectural From gifts for your loved ones or gifts for yourself remains have disappeared. to various foods, you’re sure to find a shop During the 19th century, Albox supported to suit your needs in Albox. almost three hundred weaving looms, Not forgetting to allow time to as well as forges, artisans' Tragedy struck pamper yourself, for those summer workshops and factories. Two in the 1800s when an parties, and when all that well-established pottery intense flood destroyed shopping is done take time to factories carry on their enjoy a relaxing drink or snack ancestral tradition of creating most of the eastern section in the many bars and ornate ceramics. of the town. restaurants.

The main contributors to Because of this Albox may Albox is becoming a popular the area’s economy have a lengthy history but destination for foreign nowadays are cattle farming most of the architectural residents and now has more and agriculture. Lemons, than 11,200 inhabitants. oranges, limes, almonds, remains have all Surrounded by mountains and potatoes, tomatoes, and many disappeared spectacular views, Albox is a small grains are grown in the area. inland white-washed village with Albox enjoys a sunny, warm some interesting monuments which climate, although its height above the include the 16th century Santa Maria church sea means it also sees some cold winter and the San Antonio Hermitage, built between the nights.

17th and 18th centuries on the site of a mosque.

The area is ideal for those who enjoy hiking and The altarpiece at the Santa Maria chapel there are many trails in the area which lead through disappeared centuries ago and its whereabouts are stunning scenery. Just south of Albox is the only a mystery. The remains of the Moorish fortress are true desert in Europe, but the area is prone to flash in a state of ruin, but make for some interesting and floods with heavy rain which dries out very quickly. attractive photos.

This typically happens once or twice a year and the The mountain sides once hid tremendous silver Rambla turns into a river for a few hours. lodes which were mined by its first occupants, the The main historical building in the town is the Phoenicians. The area was later inhabited by Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Buen Retiro de los Greeks, Romans, and the Moors, and the current Desamparados del Saliente, an 18th century church name comes from the Arabic meaning ‘the forest’. claimed to have once housed more than 100 men When the area was once again under Christian rule, and women stricken with yellow fever.

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The house consists of:Downstairs:Large open plan cottage style kitchen / dining room with fireplace, separate dining room, bedroom one, an office / study area, storage room, utility room, bathroom

Original features and wonderful location. and attractive interior patio area of approx 40m2 with bird aviary.

Upstairs:- Landing, four bedrooms (one en suite) and a family bathroom.

Outside: attractive gardens, 8m x 4m swimming pool, covered porch, wooden car port, concrete shed for storage of the solar power equipment, water deposit.

The quality furniture may also be negotiable. The property is located between Velez Rubio and HuercalOvera which are both approx 20

minutes drive away. Access from Velez Rubio is via tarmac road and from Huercal-Overa the last part of the access is via a good country track. Water is via a water deposit tank and internet and telephone are connected.

For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact Andy Voss at Voss Homes on 0034 678 002 006 or visit their office approx 1km off Exit 553 of the A7 motorway, 100m from LIDL.

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• CARERS SUPPORT G R O U P M o j a c a r, 1 1 a m a t Tu r r e E va n g e l i c a l C h u r c h .

Snacks, coffee and tea provided. Almeria Angels present to give help and support. Call 950 472 822 or 677 683 385.

• ALMANZORA GROUP OF FRIENDS Albox Information Centre and Library 10am–1pm.

636 918 942 or www.almanzoragof.org.

• R B L A l b ox m e e t t h e f i r s t Thursday of the month for a c o ffe e m o r n i n g a t 1 0 . 3 0 a m and the third Thursday of the month for their Branch Meeting at 11am, both at La Parrilla Restaurant. Call 630 562 618.

• R B L Mojacar meets at 11.30am on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Artisan Centre situated at the base of the pueblo. Call 950 473 025.

• R B L Zurgena and District meet the first Thursday of the month at 11am at Latinos Bar in La Alfoquia. Call 690 958 844 or email: aligard57@ hotmail.com.

• ROYAL ACADEMY OF D A N C E B A L L E T Vera: Call 950 453 681.

Sunday • S O C I A L R U N N I N G Hash House Harriers: Second and fourth Sunday of month. Call 627 225 223 or 686 408 834.

Monday • MOJACAR BRIDGE CLUB – Monday and Wednesday, 7pm in Torre – 950 437 100.

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Churches • ALBOX COMMUNITY CHURCH Sundays 11am in Christian Centre. Call 950 064 402 or see www.ftk-spain.net.

• ANTAS CHURCH Jauro village meet second and fourth Sunday of month in the community room by the village church at 11am, followed by coffee.

950 092 091 or www. antaschurch.com.

• LIVING WATER CHURCH

• REGENCY POOL LEAGUE Albox – three-man teams – Call 968 006 149.

• DAMES IN SPAIN, Mojacar meet third Monday of month at the New Kimrick, 11am. Members and guests welcome. Call the chairman 950 472 225.

Tuesday • ALMANZORA GROUP OF FRIENDS: Information Centre and Library in Albox from 10am to 1pm. Call 636 918 942 or visit the website www.almanzoragof.org.

• RBL Roquetas meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 3pm at ‘The Lodge’ on Calle Americo Vespucio. Call 950 333 243.

Wednesday • SEWING CIRCLE at Turre Evangelical Church, 10.30am–1pm.

All welcome. Call 667 702 774.

Mojacar, Sundays 11am. The venue is located at the Red Cross roundabout opposite the pharmacy on Mojacar Playa. See www.livingwaterchurchmojacar.com or call 950 618 814.

• NEW VICTORY CHURCH Sundays 11am at Avda Guillermo Reynar, Huercal Overa.

• TURRE EVANGELICAL CHURCH, near the top of Avenida de Almeria, on Sundays at

10.30am - 950 617 549 or www.turrechurch.com. On Fridays there is a Mums and Toddlers group 10am-12pm.

950 452 885/950 956 171.

• CHURCH OF ENGLAND: Mojacar Eucharist Sunday 11am; Albox Evensong second Sunday in month 6pm; Roquetas Eucharist third Thursday in month 11.30am. Priest 950 478 432; Warden 950 478 066; www.mojacarchurch.org.

• BOAT MODEL BUILDING GROUP in Los Alcazares: Call 968 170 870 or email davidlees66@hotmail.com.

• THE VOICES OF A L M A N Z O R A Albox: New members always welcome to join. Call 950 432 333.

• MOJACAR BRIDGE CLUB: Call 950 437 100.

• CLUB TAURINO Mojacar is a non-profit making social club for people interested in making friends and learning Spanish culture. Call 950 475 261 or www.club-taurino-mojacar.com.

• THE ROYAL BRITISH L E G I O N meets throughout the week: w w w. b r i t i s h l e g i o n . o r g . u k /counties/spain-north/ branches.

Others • ARTISAN NIGHT MARKET in Vera Playa in front of the Zimbali Hotel open every night from 8pm until the first week of September.

• B O O K F A I R F r i d ay a n d Saturday evenings in front of ELC in Vera.

• A P S A A n i m a l C h a r i ty i n Almanzora Valley needs dog beds, bedding and blankets. www. apsa.org.es or please call: 663 762 642.

• MACS Mojacar Cancer Support Group: Helpline 634 656 555; General enquiries please call: 607 598 470; or send an email: macscancer support@live.co.uk; visit the website: www.macscancersupport .com.

• R B L Zurgena and District B ra n c h o ffe r s m e m b e r s meetings, crib nights, coffee m o r n i n g s , q u i z a n d b u ffe t nights, etc. See www.british legion.org.uk/branches/zurgena for more details.

EMBASSIES British Embassy German

• W A N T E D : Dog beds, old bedding and blankets for the A n i m a l C h a r i ty A P SA i n Almanzora Valley. APSA shop c a l l 6 6 3 7 6 2 6 4 2 - w w w. apsa.org.es.

• PAWS CORNER Main shop 10.30am-1.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Boutique: 10.30am-1.30pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday, call 627 819 512.

• R O S E S I N G E R S Mojacar, welcome enquiries from top sopranos for their future performances. Pleae call 667 275 614.

917 008 200 914 199 100

FIRE BRIGADE Albox Almeria Ejido Turre

• ALBOX FISHING CLUB meet fortnightly at The Bar Wassy. Call Squidly Sid 634 313 650.

• LIVING ALONE IN SPAIN? We are a 60+ group of friends who meet for lunch e ve r y We d n e s d ay i n t h e Mojacar area. Call 667 303 788.

C O N S U L AT E S British (Alicante) (+34) 965 216 022 British (Malaga) (+34) 952 352 300 Emergency consular assistance 902 109 356 German (+34) 914 199 100

950 120 128 950 240 080 950 486 565 617 468 239

GUARDIA CIVIL Albox Almeria Cuevas del Almanzora Carboneras Garrucha Huercal Overa Turre/Mojacar Vera

950 023 200 950 256 122 950 458 094 950 454 082 950 617 079 950 471 112 950 468 222 950 390 027

H O S P I TA L S Huercal Overa Almeria

950 029 000 950 230 602 950 241 455

LOCAL POLICE Mojacar Vera Garrucha Roquetas de Mar

950 472 000 950 390 010 950 460 012 950 320 304

EMERGENCIES Major ermergencies Lesser emergencies Samaritans

061 / 112 112 902 883 535

CHEMISTS Cuevas del Almanzora Garrucha Mojacar Mojacar Playa Turre Vera

950 456 083 950 460 085 950 478 029 950 475 282 950 478 636 950 479 012 950 390 712 950 390 136

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Monday, Wednesday, Friday at Vera Beach Club Pool at 10a.m, Call Alison on 637 465 487 for info ZUMBA in Mojacar with Alison …

Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am at Indigo Gym … For more info call Alison 637 465 487 (93402)

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THE FIVE BONE HOTEL TURRE: prices cats 5 euros, little dogs 5.75, med dogs 6.50, large dogs 7.25. Vaccinations a must, discounts for long stays or large families, we are ministry approved and fully legal, trading for over ten years not ten minutes email: fivebonehotel@gmail.com Tel: 630 234 556. (200146)

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A quick preview of the 2012-13 premiership football season

By Tony Matthews EVERY supporter wants their team to do well. It’s a way of life, and as always at the end of this 21st Premiership season, there will be only one winner, while sadly three will be relegated.

These are my personal ‘thoughts’ as to how I think the 20 top-flight clubs will do this season.

And apologies to fans of the teams I think will struggle. There’s a long way to go however…. it’s not a race for the title, it’s a marathon, and anything can happen before the final curtain comes down next May. ARSENAL: With Van Persie gone, Song likely to follow and Wilshere’s injury worries, the Gunners may not fire enough bullets to trouble the top three.

ASTON VILLA: Paul Lambert’s team must do better at home this season or face another long, hard winter. I think Villa will struggle, especially on the road.

CHELSEA: With £75m already spent on new players, Di Matteo’s squad, albeit minus Drogba & Kalou, looks

pretty strong and will certainly challenge again.

MANCINI: Looking towards another great season.

EVERTON: Losing midfielders Rodwell and Cahill is a big blow to David Moyes but with some luck and determination, the Merseysiders will do well.

DE MATEO: Firmly in the driving seat this season.

FULHAM: Maarten Jol’s team has plenty to offer (emphasised by a 5-0 first-day win over Norwich) and a top half placing is feasible, plus a good Cup run.

LIVERPOOL: It’ll take Brendan Rodgers at least a full season to get things sorted at Anfield.

He’s replaced Kuyt with Joe Allen but it could be ‘hit and miss’ again for the Reds who were poor at West Brom last Saturday.

MANCHESTER CITY: Having added to an already strong and efficient squad, and despite an under-par showing last Sunday, Mancini’s Blues are serious title contenders again, and might win a Cup as well.

Madrid/Barcelona, is an attackminded manager.

MANCHESTER UNITED: Van Persie and Rooney will score goals and if Fergie’s defenders can defend (!) United will win the PL title for the 13th time.

NEWCASTLE UNITED: Alan Pardew’s men will prosper once more but their away form will be the key this term. I’ll say another top 10 finish.

NORWICH CITY: Chris Hughton’s team were awful when losing their opening game 5-0 at Fulham. The Canaries will not fly as well as they did last term but they may just float clear of relegation.

QPR: Owing to Barton’s long suspension, manager Hughes has recruited several new faces but are they good enough?

And that first-day walloping by Swansea hasn’t helped matters. It’ll be another tense and difficult season.

READING: Newly promoted and with only a handful of fresh signings, the Royals could be in for a long, hard winter. Their home form will be crucial.

SOUTHAMPTON: Boss Nigel Adkins has managed to hold onto key players who helped win promotion last term but I can’t see the Saints marching on!

STOKE CITY: Some fine players have come in and three have left, and therefore I believe that Tony Pulis’ charges are quite capable of at least equalling their efforts of 2011-12.

SUNDERLAND: Experienced boss Martin O’Neill will certainly get the best out of his players, he always does.

No problems, the Black Cats will be okay, I think!

SWANSEA CITY: The Swans will match last season’s effort and that rousing 5-0 first-day win at QPR indicates that Michael Laudrup, ex-Real

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR: With Jan Vertonghen replacing Ledley King (retired), exChelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has bolstered his defence. However, he could lose Modric and therefore a lot will depend on the fitness of Parker and Bale. Top six?

WBA: A repeat of last season’s mid-table finish would be great for Steve Clarke who has signed five internationals to build up his squad. The Baggies started off superbly by beating Liverpool 3-0.

WEST HAM UNITED: ‘Big’ Sam (Allardyce) has recruited virtually a ‘new’ team and if they blend as one, then the Hammers might, just might escape the drop.

WIGAN ATHLETIC: The Latics always produce bold, brave performances and Roberto Martinez and his players, I feel, will stay put for another season.

NB: Birmingham City, Blackburn and Leeds (Championship); Coventry and Sheffield United (League 1) and Rotherham United (League 2) all look promotion contenders; Celtic will win the SPL (again) and Rangers the SL3. And it’s good luck to the FL’s newcomers Fleetwood Town.

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SECOND HAND MACHINERY SALE SAME DAY 25TH AUGUST

Digital solar thermometer €12.00 SATURDAY ONLY €6.00

45cm Oval bag net with alu handle €5.00 SATURDAY ONLY €2.50

Alu Poles 50% off on Saturday from €6.00

Floating Solar Digital Dolphin thermometer €8.00 SATURDAY ONLY €4.00

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Saturday 2 Packs for €1.00

50mm professional hose 30m €100.00 (2 only) SATURDAY ONLY €50.00

Derby Duck Spa Pack €15.00 SATURDAY ONLY €7.50

Spa Care Antiphoam Spa Chem Alkalinity Booster €4.00 SATURDAY ONLY €2.00

Inline Chlorine Doser €50.00 350mm Flexi Vacuum head €15.00 SATURDAY ONLY €7.50

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Big wins for Fulham, Swans and Albion but Arsenal stall • FOOTBALL – The 21st Premiership season is under way and only 35 per cent of the players in the opening 10 matches were English.

Both Fulham and Swansea began with 5-0 wins; I saw WBA batter Liverpool 3-0 and there were ‘narrow’ victories for Newcastle, West Ham, Manchester City and Chelsea but Arsenal stalled against Sunderland.

Everton and Man. Utd played on Monday.

• Footy Shorts - Robin van Persie – sold to Manchester United for £24m – will be followed out of Arsenal by Alex Song, while Spurs could sell Luca Modric to Real Madrid. The transfer window closes on August 31.

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A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains.

Muamba has retired on the advice of a cardiologist.

Six players - Jack Butland, John Ruddy, Jay Livermore, Kyle Walker, Tom Cleverley and Ryan Bertrand made their England debuts in last week’s 21 win over Italy. Butland (Birmingham) broke Billy Moon’s 124 yearold record by becoming his country’s youngestever goalkeeper.

Portsmouth fielded different teams (22 players) in their first two games of the season - a world record?

Last Saturday’s attendance of 49,118 at the Rangers-East Stirling game was the biggest-ever in Scotland’s fourth tier.

Celtic, Hearts, Liverpool, Motherwell & Newcastle play in Europe this week.

• ROUND-UP – It was not a happy 100th Test appearance for Andrew Strauss as England succumbed to South Africa at Lords, thus losing their number one Test status… Durham’s Graham Onions took a career-best 9-57 v Notts last week and India’s VVS Laxman has retired from international

DID YOU KNOW? FIVE years ago, Arsenal beat Manchester City 10, and only two of the players who starred in that game are still with the same club: Sagna (Arsenal), Richards (City).

Meanwhile eight players, who are still at Old Trafford – Carrick, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Nani, Giggs, Scholes and Fletcher - helped Manchester United beat Spurs 1-0.

ANDREW MURRAY: Now has the US Open in his sights.

MIXED FEELINGS: Strauss celebrates his 100th test appearance but succumbs to South Africa.

FERGIE GETS HIS MAN: Robin van Persie moves to Manchester Utd. competition… European golf team captain Jose Maria Olazabal has named Darren Clarke,

Paul McGinlay and Thomas Bjorn as vice-captains to face the USA in their defence of the Ryder Cup… Dani Pedrosa won last Sunday’s American Motor GP in Indianopolis …

Olympian Andy Murray and the men he beat at London 2012, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic,

will be in action at the US Open which starts on Monday… GB sailor Ben Ainslie is competing in the 35th Americas Cup… Bradley Wiggins is not racing in the Tour of Denmark (he’s resting)… Fellow cyclist Chris Froome is riding in the 3,300km Tour of Spain… Italian Valentino Rossi has rejoined the Yamaha team, linking up again with Spain’s Jorge Lorenzo; Rossi spent two years with Yamaha before joining Ducati in 2010… It’s Leeds Rhinos v Warrington in RL’s Challenge Cup final on Saturday… And the 2012 Paralympics start next Wednesday (Aug 29).

LONDON OLYMPICS, EXTRA FACTS THE only country whose athletes came 1-2-3 in any event was Jamaica in the men’s 200m.

One athlete was stripped of a medal – Belarusian shot putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk.

If Yorkshire was a country, then its athletes would have won more medals than Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Brazil and Jamaica.

Take away their swimming/diving medals, and USA would have finished below Team GB in the final medal table.

Chinese Lijiao Gong won a bronze ‘gong’ in the shot putt.

The first-ever Saudi Olympian, Wojdan Shaherkani, competed in judo.

8,000 torch-bearers carried the ‘flame’ 8,000 miles around the UK in 70 days, passing through every county and all 33 London boroughs.

4.1 billion worldwide watched the opening ceremony; 4.6 billion the closing one.

Almost 10 million attended the 304 ‘live’ events, with a record 1.2 million lining the route for the last race, the men’s marathon.

2.18 million fans attended the 32 men’s and 26 women’s football matches, with the finals attracting Wembley crowds of 86,162 (men) and 80,203 (women).

51.9 million (90 per cent) of the UK population watched some part of the Olympics.