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Issue 588
21 - 27 JANUARY 2011
Prostitution trade ‘up in arms’
by Jack Troughton
A proposed total ban on all newspaper advertising that offers services of a sexual nature is leaving the Spanish press understandably unimpressed. p6
Medieval Market plans revealed
The Orihuela Town Hall has unveiled its plans for this year’s Medieval Market, the 12th to be hosted by the city, to take place from 4th to 6th February. p8
Settling in Spain and family ties
Solicitor Michael Olmer of Link Point Legal services gives some useful advice in his regular column. p26
Don’t suffer
Physiotherapist Joan Mclellan takes a detailed look this week at achilles tendon problems. If you’re a sufferer then this is one feature you should not miss. p30
Discover the Costa Blanca This week we take a look at ALZIRA, a fascinating village bustling with wanderable streets and things to while away the hours. p35
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Proud parents with little Isabella
LITTLE ISABELLA Casale enjoyed an early meeting with her proud parents after her dad Damian proved to have a safe pair of hands and calmly performed a home delivery. The little bundle of joy made an unexpected entrance to the world eight days early – and initially without mum Tessa realising she had gone into labour with her first baby. Fortunately, the Albir couple had attended classes at the English Medical Clinic under the watchful eye of midwife Dawn Blythe and the training paid off – Isabella came into the world a healthy 5 pounds and two ounces in the early hours of 8th January. And the baby was born while Damian was talking to the emergency services. “The woman spoke English, which was good, but she didn’t seem to believe me and asked if I was 100 percent sure my wife was giving birth. “By that time Isabella was already out – so I said ‘yes, because I have got her in my hands’.” Continued on page 3
Isabella’s express delivery