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GUARDIA CIVIL investigators seized 250 marihuana plants and made one arrest as they swooped on a Cuevas del Almanzora address. Officers also found 2.2 kilograms of prepared marihuana ready for sale. Police began a stakeout operation on the property after receiving complaints from neighbours about the tell-tale stench of burning weed. They noted suspicious
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Squat growers busted
BUSTED: Weed factory in illegal Cuevas squat. individuals entering and exiting the building and
TWO local entrepreneurs who started out selling spare computer par ts outside Almeria’s Picasso book shop are now on the London Stock Exchange. Brothers Juan and Luis Romero set up Globomatik
managed to secure a search permit.
Local boys done good three years ago. Today they have an annual turnover of
Inside they found a sophisticated growing operation being managed by a local woman, aged 38. Her husband is also now being investigated for complicity. The couple were occupying the first-floor a p a r t m e n t i l l e g a l l y. They had installed a complete ventilation and artificial lighting system to grow their illicit crop.
€1 1 0 m i l l i o n a n d o p e r a t e from a huge warehouse in Via t o r. L a s t y e a r ’s 2 0 p e r c e n t growth rate saw them named one of Spain’s fastest growing companies by the Stock Exchange.
Multi-million aid appeal THE Ministry of Development and Housing has received a total of 78 applications requesting regional aid to rehabilitate residential buildings in Almeria. The Andalucian Board has allocated €14.5 million for the region and 1,361 applications have been submitted. The money is aimed at protecting conservation works, improving quality and sustainability and accessibility for buildings. The territorial delegate for Development and Housing, Joaquin Jimenez, stressed that “thanks to this financial support from the Board, communities can deal with works they could not undertake exclusively with their own resources.” He added that “key aspects such as accessibility, with the installation of elevators, or energy efficiency” are fundamental to the project. Once the subsidy has been granted, community owners will have one month to apply for the relevant work permit. The aid payment will be made in two payments of 50 per cent, one at the beginning after the presentation of the licence of the works and another at the end after they deliver the final certificate of work. The maximum period to carry out improvements may not exceed 16 months, although this period may be extended up to 18 months in the case of works involving 40 or more dwellings.
Surprise 65th party THERE was a surprise birthday party at The School House, El Margen, Oria last week to celebrate Frankie Mitchell’s 65th. Frankie has lived in Los Cerricos for 11 years and was one of the four English girls to learn Sevilla dance at the Spanish School of Dance and who still perform at all the local fiestas. The mayor of Oria, Marcus Reche made a surprise visit and presented her with a bouquet of flowers.
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Granny’s home cookin’ PHOTO CREDIT NIJAR TOWN HALL
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TASTY: Granny’s recipes reinvented for Nijar festival. THE unique cuisine of Nijar was celebrated during a special gastronomic fair. It was all about family recipes, said Mayor Esperanza Perez, who said it was important to preserve “the dishes of our grandmothers and maintain local traditions.” The fair was held in Campohermoso and well attend-
ed by local residents and associations. Many were invited to bring their own homecooked delights along for tasting by a jury of professional chefs. The Women’s Association of San Isidro won with their ‘Andrajos con conejo’ rabbit dish. The jury also sampled ef-
forts from Nijar’s thriving hotels and restaurants. Competitors were asked to prepare a three-course meal, including a dessert. First prize went to Restaurant La Plaza, second to Hostel Omega, and third to Bar Cafeteria Circle. The event will be repeated every two years.
Neighbours want quality health care RESIDENTS in San Francisco are calling for an immediate resolution to doctors who lack proper skills, including basic computer skills. Locals have signed a petition with nearly 500 signatures and have sent it to the Andalucian Ministry of Health. Residents express concerns that patients with serious diseases requiring treatments are not being addressed. They add that the “health of our neighbours is not a game and it must be attended by qualified personnel.” The mayor, Domingo Fernández, Health Councillor, Mónica Sánchez, the mayor of the districts, Emilio Pérez, and Senator Maribel Sánchez, have listened to the group who have also asked them to try to mediate with the Andalucian government to end this situation. The mayor has given his support and mediation efforts to the issue, saying that everything “is in our hands to give a quick solution, as they have made more than four months worth of complaints about the lack of primary care at that time. As municipal representatives, we want to serve with the quality our citizens need.”
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Organic festival ORGANIC production was celebrated with the Andalucia Sabor this week focusing on different organic produce and the significance of farming to the region. Activities and stands were manned by companies and businesses promoting their work, as well as environmental organisations focusing on eco-friendly products. Representatives of Andalucian provincial councils were also in attendance, including Almeria, to show their support for the industry of which a significant portion is based in the province. Chefs and restaurateurs were also in attendance to showcase the culinary quality of the province and what is has to offer. The sixth year of the fair is to highlight the agroecosystem which already has more than 3,000 partners in Spain, of which almost a third are Andalucian. The mission of the show is to offer advice and support.
Torrecardenas hospital joins ‘Light the Hope’ THE Torrecardenas Hospital Complex has renewed its participation in the awareness campaign ‘Ignite Hope. Turn it on in Gold’ sponsored by the Spanish Federation of Parents of Children and Adolescents with Cancer and Childhood Cancer International (CCI). The main entrance of the Hospital Torrecárdenas has been decorated with a banner with a golden bow to draw attention to childhood cancer. The Torrecardenas Hospital Complex is the provincial centre for the care of childhood cancer in Almería. Its professionals diagnose an average of 20
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CANCER AWARE: Torrecardenas Hospital. new cases a year of which most are leukaemias or tumours of the central nervous system. In Almeria, the Association of Parents of Oncological Children (Argar) has implemented the campaign this September which consists of the placing of gold
ties in Spanish hospitals. The territorial delegate for Equality, Health and Social Policies in Almería, José María Martín, participated in the event developed at the Torrecárdenas Hospital, recalling that “every year approximately 20 children are diagnosed
with an oncological pathology in our province.” Martín has called on Almeria society to “support these children and their families and help them overcome the difficulties that arise after the diagnosis and during the treatment of the disease.”
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Flamenco Festival of Jaroso THE ‘Festival Flamenco del Jaroso’ has closed its third year in Almanzora. The city council of Cuevas del Almanzora has reported that the festival was a success and once more championed the town as a premium destination to enjoy flamenco.
PARTY PLANNERS: The Mojocar Town Council’s Tourism Department.
A toast to tourism MOJACAR celebrated International Tourism Day by organising a series of guided visits through the historic old town. The visits, offered in both Spanish and English, were organised by the town council and were free of charge for all participants. The council collaborated with the company DayToursAlmeria, whose official Almeria guides lead tours to the most well-known places in the province and also the less-visited traditional spots. Points of interest such as the castle viewpoint and the city arch were among the most photographed points on the tour while the superb views from the Plaza Nueva allowed the participants to
appreciate the town in a whole new perspective. The councillor for Tourism of Mojacar Town Council, Emmanuel Aguero, emphasised the importance of “promoting sustainable tourism,” which all of the town’s events strive towards. He went on to state that his department, along with the town hall, “have been working in collaboration with the companies of Mojacar for a long time to achieves these aims and make our town an attractive place within the difficult and competitive world of tourism.” The town has seen an increase in international awards for tourism in recent years, such as Blue Flags and Tourist Quality Stamps, and is often included on lists of the most beautiful towns in Spain.
The council said that “We are very pleased with the result that we have had with the festival. Our objective has been to make Cuevas del Almanzora a reference in the world of flamenco and therefore, we have always opted for quality.”
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Urgent appeal by Red Cross THE Red Cross Almeria has made an urgent appeal for foster families in the province. The charity is seeking families for 16 minors as part of its Pro-
gramme of Family Accompaniment of Minors. The objective of the programme is to respond to the needs of children ‘who cannot be adequately
cared for by their parents or guardians, through coexistence and integration in another family where they can receive comprehensive care’. While 135 children have already found a total of 112 families, there are specific criteria applied. According to Maria del Carmen Gonzalez, who’s responsible for the work of the Red Cross in Almeria, “there are different types of foster care, and currently, families are needed in each one of them.” Children between 0 and six years old require an emergency family; five families aged between 0 and 11 for foster care, and eight children aged between seven and 15 years for a permanent placement. Four minors need
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Maria del Carmen Gonzalez (second from left) and to her right, Jose Maria Martin. specialised placements. Emergency care is intended to respond to emergencies and is exclusive for children under six years of age, while temporary care is provided for the minor to return with his family in a set time or to move to another as a protection measure which has a maximum duration of two years. On the other hand, permanent care - directed at
children over seven years of age - is one in which there is no provision for return to the family of origin, and the period of coexistence with the host family may become indefinite. Vocational fostering, which may be temporary or permanent, applies to children with special needs caused by illness, behavioural problems, physical, psychological or sensory
disabilities, or children who require special support due to ill-treatment or sexual abuse. For more information contact the Family Accompaniment Programme at the Spanish Red Cross provincial headquarters in Almeria on 950 257 166 or at the Child Protection Service of the Delegation of Equality, Health and Social Policies on 950 017 271.
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Literary season in Mojacar THE First Edition Literary Encounters meeting was held in Mojacar, organised by the association ‘Cultural Action of Levante Almeriense’ (ACLA). The meetings bring together in the municipality the most prominent personalities of the Spanish and Andalucian letters, editors and professors of literature. The presentation was attended by Francisco López Barrios, General Coordinator of the association Accion Cultural del Levante Almeriense, the organiser of the meeting, Antonio Jose Lucas Sanchez, the mayor of Mojacar, Rosa Maria Cano and the writer Antonio Hernandez as President of Honour of these meetings. The closing ceremony culminated in the presentation of the ‘Indalo de las Letras’ to Mr Antonio Sanchez
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Antonio Sánchez Trigueros (centre) with Javier Loustau (left) and Francisco Lopez Barrios. Trigueros, Professor of the University of Granada, by the coordinator of the meetings, Francisco Lopez Barrios and Javier Loustau, Secretary of the Association. The Indalo de las Letras is a distinction bestowed by the ACLA meetings to honour a prominent member of Andalucian cultural life. The meeting took place in the auditorium of the Moorish
Tourist Parador of Mojácar, the meeting point of the most noteworthy personalities of Andalucian literature. Mojácar Creation/Edition Literary Encounters have been sponsored by Mojácar City Council, Cosentino, National Tourist Board, Maraú Tourist Complex, Ibercaja, Sorbas Canyons Golf Resort, José Antonio Flores and Mariano Viudez.
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THE Independent Union and Officials Centre, CSIF Almeria, has convened two information meetings to advise the Body of Teachers and the Body of Music and Performing Arts in the province. The meetings were attended by more than 50 per cent of the practising teaching officials from the province of Almeria to of fer advice and to provide clear information on practical, legal and procedure support for new teachers at the beginning of the new academic year in September.
FACE Colours
FACE President Carrie Green, with SmoothFM Radio Presenter Richard Bond.
By Richard B Tolman THE team from FACE (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for Everyone), recently organised a fabulous quiz night using
Colours as the main theme. The quiz was held at the Bar Kubatin, which is under the Hostel Meson in Arboleas. The quiz master was SmoothFM Radio personality Richard Bond, who just so happens to be a member of the FACE. Committee. Questions were set by the FACE President Carrie Green, who devised a quiz of 90 questions, the answers to which were all colour related. These included a picture round, a music round and general knowledge catagory. Seven teams of between three and six players entered the event. They were the Honeypops, The Paddys, The Aljambrians, The Big Cats, Actin’ Up, Carrie’s Dusty Boots and The Peaches. The winners of the Wooden Spoon were The Peaches. The winning team was The Honeypops, who won €40, but they were kind enough to donate their winnings back to FACE charity. In addition to the quiz, there was also a raffle for
prizes that had been donated by some of FACE’s supporters and sponsors. The charity would also like to thank the sponsors of each individual quiz round on the night. They were SmoothFM Radio, The Angels Nursing Group, Sol Yoga Centre and the Almeria Bowling Centre. The main aim was of course to raise money for the various charities which FACE supports on an ongoing basis.The total raised was €244.50 plus the €40 that the Honeypops had so graciously donated, making a grand total of €284.50. For further information about FACE and the work it undertakes, or if you are interested in joining this dedicated group of fundraisers, please contact FACE by using the new permanent telephone number. It is 634 306 727. FACE can also be contacted through its new account @FACECharity www.twittter.com or on its web page at www.facecharity.com and also through its own Facebook page.
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Bowl of cereal for €6, plus a home for €95 million! By Nick Horne GIVEN the diversity of boroughs that make up London, many residents nowadays see little difference between a man or woman in tribal dress of Peshawar or Qatar and a punk with glue in their hair and a bone through the nose! All might be odd to many, but then I probably appear somewhat ‘square’ to them in a dark suit, neat hair, and polished shoes. Meanwhile some around claim God is with them. Hari Krishna and all that stuff still ping about Oxford Street from time to time. Of course London is challenging for anyone who visits from more rural parts of the UK. Housing has always
been a local issue. The city eats people alive and has done for centuries. The war - now more than 70 years ago - took out housing stock and it was the 60’s before that bump was overcome, followed by the housing bubble of the 70’s and the social housing sell off during the 80’s and 90’s. Some say London ‘grew’ by 500,000 souls last year, and not all are from overseas. But outside the British capital, the UK is truly another place. Wealthy UK is moving back into the city too, as conditions are so much improved. In addition to eclectic shops, galleries, restaurants and much more, there is a hipster economy. One café in the trendy ar-
eas east of the Tower of London offers specialised breakfast cereals. It may charge £5 (€6) per bowl, but it’s a rare mix and definitely not Kellogg’s. Meanwhile Soho is decanting offices as people and families move into apartments at £3-5 million (€3.5-€6m) a pop. But most of the prime market has now moved off the public square with selling and buying conducted in private. Priced more than £30 million (€35m) at times, it is rarely going to appear in the Press or estate agents window. Get to the £80 million (€95m) and up and it’s a transaction that takes place in outer space.
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Pause for thought HOW many these days, I wonder, are taught to mind their ‘Ps’ and ‘Qs’? And how many of us actually remember what that means? Regularly drummed into me in my youth, it became an essential part of my psyche. But ‘Please’ and, more especially, ‘Thank-you’ are such simple expressions that cost nothing, yet can make such a huge difference to relationships. A task undertaken without thanks can so quickly generate resentment, whilst alternatively an expression of real gratitude can convert drudgery into pleasure. So how often, for example, do we thank our partners for all they do for us? And how many failed relationships could have been preserved had each recognised the vital contribution of the other, showing and expressing their gratitude accordingly? For it’s these ‘Qs’ that boost our selfesteem, and give us a sense of value and purpose in all we undertake. And that culture of expressing our grat-
itude to those around is, I suggest something we really need to re-establish, for it’s in mutual appreciation that our society is built and strengthened, rather than in the debilitating modern tendency to take each other for granted. And nowhere, I believe, is this tendency more demonstrated than in our general lack of gratitude to God for all the benefits and gifts we regularly receive from Him. For rather than thanking, we often tend to presume God has a duty to care for us and complain when, often as a result of our misuse of this planet, crops fail or storms destroy. So have we realised we are now in the season of harvest, a time when most in our younger days would probably have attended a harvest thanksgiving, thanking God for His abundant provision? And do we never marvel at the wonder of the seasons so essential for all this produce? How beautifully that hymn ‘We plough the fields’ expresses it.
Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida (further details available at www.mojacarchurch.org) and may be contacted at djburr@avired.com
September - Calculated Insubordination
By Jos Biggs
I LIKE to think that I rule my little empire with a kindly hand. I make no great and onerous demands upon my subjects - I ask no more than the service for which they were designed. Therefore I find it ver y hurtful when my simple requests are deliberately sabotaged. Specifically these acts of defiance were perpetrated by both tellies, both phones and the pool pump as evil a band of conspirators that you could come across. I have to hand it to them, they organised their campaign with impressive, though despicable, cunning. They struck while Pete was in hospital, and unable to frighten them into subjugation. The specifics of this mutinous outburst were: The big telly wouldn’t t u r n o f f . T h e l i t t l e t e l l y w o u l d n ’t turn on. Pete’s phone also wouldn’t
turn on, while my phone wouldn’t turn off. This last was a real masterpiece it refused to End Call, or to be t u r n e d o f f , a n d c o s t m e €1 1 b y talking to nobody before I found someone who could thwart its ambition to bankrupt me. Then the pool pump joined in and fell obdurately silent. However, it’s not what you know, i t ’s w h o y o u k n o w, a n d I k n e w those with the necessary skills, and who were not afraid to use them with violence if necessary! Though, to add insult to injur y, those same people pushed exactly the same buttons as I had already pushed. The difference was that the machines were afraid of them and acquiesced humbly and without a murmur - they aren’t afraid of me!
josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk
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One small act of kindness by Sandy Shore WRITING for media since the 1980s I am still clueless as to the news content strategy used by newspaper publishers to harvest more readers. Seeming obsessed with trivia I look in vain for a story that makes one feel good about being a human being. Yet, when such a story is published the readers are quick to voice their approval. I think on balance the EWN Media Group has the right ingredients. When a Los Angeles cop, acting outside the line of duty, helped a woman in distress, the story went viral in social media. Bystanders took pictures of the kind-hearted officer and posted them on Facebook. His small act of kindness touched and inspired thousands. The post was shared almost 14,000
ONE SMALL ACT: Giving is more rewarding than taking. times in under 24 hours. Police Officer Danny Antillon responded to a call after it was reported that a woman was acting strangely. Upon approaching the woman, who was sitting on a street seat, he noticed that she was disabled. His frown darkened as he noticed also that she was shoeless. Asking her where her shoes were she told the officer that
someone had stolen them from her. Penniless, and having already walked a mile until the pain in her feet became unbearable, she took the seat. The officer did not charge the woman with vagrancy, which is the kind of stor y that usually catches the attention of the news desk. Across the road was The Goodwill Store. Using his own money he purchased shoes for
the unfortunate woman. He also bought her a jacket, a bottle of water, and acquired a bus pass to get her home. The act of kindness reached his department only because another officer who witnessed the scene let the police department know of his charity. Every day we face challenges and choices. I believe that fate or your God carefully notes your
response. It is my belief also that conscience is the whispering of God in our ears. On this occasion, a thief had stolen the crippled woman’s shoes; a police officer had replaced them. He had also negated another man’s sin, warmed the hearts of millions, and provided a lesson for us all. He did more for her than just give her a few basic necessities. By his caring actions, he showed her that she’s never alone. Police Officer Danny Antillon made me and millions of others feel good about ourselves. It is important that by our small acts of charity we feel good about ourselves. Yes, giving is far more rewarding than taking. If the officer’s actions had gone unnoticed we can be certain that someone did. One day, he will meet that someone and his kindness will be rewarded.
Home & Garden
29th September - 5th October 2017
Safety measures for homes with children HOMES can be full of dangers for the smallest members of the family. Children are curious by nature and tend to explore their home and surroundings, ignoring risks they may face. Statistics reveal that the kitchen, bathroom and living room are the most dangerous rooms in the house for children, and the majority of visits to A&E are caused by domestic accidents.Yet a few simple steps can go a long way to making the home safe. Bars and gates Once they start to crawl, the dangers begin. Safety bars and gates can help
SAFETY GATES: Should be placed on stairs. avoid falls and should be placed on stairs, balconies, windows, doors, etc.
Safe sockets Electrical sockets tend to be at a height which begs
little fingers to explore. Various types of protectors can be found on the market, either to insert into the sockets or to fit over the top. Door and drawer locks Specific child-proof products can be found to make sure small people cannot get into cupboards and drawers. Bathroom risks Non-slip mats or stickers for baths and showers are a must, as are locks to stop tiny tots trying to learn to swim in the toilet. Bath toys that change colour when the water is too hot are another great idea to avoid burns.
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Fruity change leaves bitter taste for merchants By Sean Campbell A CONTROVERSIAL change to a market location has caused havoc among salesmen. The fruit and vegetable section of Albox market is set to change the area in which it takes place after years of maintaining the layout. Merchants told Spanish media that the alteration has taken place virtually overnight, without any meeting or consensus. Claiming that police have informed them that the move is for security reasons, the vendors claim the new location is the most dangerous place in which they can be should a catastrophe occur. They state that the decision to move will greatly hinder their sales opportunities and that they cannot comprehend the council’s decision as they do not believe that it benefits anyone.
TUTTI FRUTTI, NOT COOLEY!: Merchants unhappy with alteration.
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Mobile moped tests
TEST TIME: Mopeds must pass the ITV inspection every other year.
merce organised the on-location tests through the public company Verificaciones Industriales de Andalucia. These were put in place as the two-wheeled scooters are limited to certain types of road. In order to pass the ITV, the owner of the vehicle must be present and hand over a circulation permit as well as the technical inspection card and proof of valid insurance. Vehicles up to three years old are exempt from the test and those older than three years must be inspected every two years.
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MOBILE moped safety inspections have taken place. As well as the 69 fixed stations in the area, a point was set up in the fairground area of Olula del Rio vetween 9.45am and 1.15pm. The Ministry of Employment, Enterprise and Com-
A MOROCCAN resident has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a fellow countryman in a three-person brawl. The incident took place in Olula del Rio and Local Police made the arrest telling Spanish media Longo Central Comercial, Ctra Lorca - Baza Km73 that they believe the Av. 28 de Febrero, 48 suspect could have had a motive of robbery. The fight involved two men and one woman. It began in Cer vantes Street and concluded in Av e n i d a A l m a n z o r a where police were forced to intervene. One of the those reportedly involved was found stabbed in the abdomen but made his own way to a health centre. Following confirmation of identity, the alleged aggressor, who already had a police record, was arrested.
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ARE you looking to build an extension onto your Spanish property? Here a few things you need to know... If you’ve just bought a secondhand home in Spain that could do with some sprucing up or want to extend your current house a bit, make sure you follow all the Spanish rules and regulations as it could prove costly or disastrous otherwise. Planning regulations are much stricter in Spain now than they were 10 years ago so you will need to make sure you are precise about the changes you want to make. To make life a lot easier, it’s always a good idea to hire an English-speaking solicitor and architect, especially if you are planning on making big changes, and they will help you make sure you’re following protocol. To make any changes to a building - which can range from adding walls to creating doorways and changing the size of windows - it is necessary to get both planning permission and a
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Stretching out building licence which can be obtained from the local town hall. There are two kinds of building licences in Spain, which are: • Licencia de Obra Major (Licence for major work) - this licence is required for any property extensions or plans to alter its structure. It is necessary to seek permission from the town hall and help from a local architect for these kinds of changes. • Licencia de Obra Menor
(Licence for minor work) - this generally applies for all minor interior work, such as alterations or replacements to anything that is invisible from the outside of the property. There are different types of licences within these categories but your solicitor or architect will able to help you ensure you get the right one. You are also required to provide a lot of paperwork and doc-
uments to support your application, which can be difficult to keep up with. For example, for any major renovations you need to fill out the official application form, another form to pay for administration costs, a document outlining the project signed by your architect and a document that proves your architect or building manager is fully licensed. Furthermore, the town hall will calculate the appropriate amount
of tax you need to pay to carry out the renovation once you have submitted all the information. This usually amounts to between 2 to 6 per cent of the total cost of the project. Also make sure that your property does not lie on any protected land and check the regional plot size limitations. Some areas also require that any extensions have to be in the typical Spanish-style. There are also further limitations if you plan to do building work on a property close to the beach as the Spanish authorities are now taking great lengths to protect the coastline and wildlife. If you are looking to purchase a coastal property, make sure there are no major renovation works that need to be undertaken after completing the sale or that you have any prospective building work approved by the town hall first. Once the extension is complete, all changes must be registered at the Land Registry office. The architect will also have to sign the Final Building Certificate before a notary to get it registered.
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Health & beauty
Spring clean your cosmetics CREAMS and cosmetics that are ning to use more facial creams out of date could be a breeding than before. Applying foundation to the skin is ground for bacteria which can triga common ger unsightly dermatitis. Bacteria from our hands cause c u l infections to grow in beauty products and experts warn that it is advisable to throw anything out that is more than six months old. It is also very important to cleanse the skin thoroughly to rid it of any creams or make-up. Periol dermatitis is a common s k i n condition that is being seen more and more among men and SKIN CREAMS: Keep women as men are begin- six months maximum.
prit. Many people apply it by dipping fingers into the product which have bacteria on them and transfer it to the product. Make-up, sun block, creams and moisturisers should not be kept longer than six months which according to dermatologists gives bacteria time to build up. One doctor from the London Dermatology Centre explained that the use of steroids will only feed the bacteria, and many people are mistakenly using it because they assume that the rash is from eczema.
Food & Drink
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Chicken curry with courgettes and coconut cream WELL, OKAY, so it’s not exactly Mediterranean - or is it? This is modern Mediterranean food we’re talking about and even in my remote part of Spain, all the ingredients are readily available without resorting to those ‘English’ shops! Serve with plain boiled rice. 350g boneless chicken meat, cut into bite sized chunks 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced A one inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove of garlic, peeled and chopped 1 small courgette, cut in half lengthways and sliced 2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges A 175ml tin of coconut milk Half a tsp cumin seeds, crushed The seeds from 5 cardamom
pods, crushed 1 tsp hot chilli powder Half a tsp turmeric Salt Olive oil A few slices of red chilli to garnish 1. Fry the onions in a large frying pan with a little oil until just beginning to brown. Add the chicken, ginger and garlic and fry for 5 minutes until nicely browned. Add the courgettes and fry for a further 2-3 minutes. 2. Add the cumin, cardamom, chilli and turmeric and stir well then add the coconut milk and heat until bubbling. Season with a little salt and add the tomato wedges. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. 3. When ready to serve, spoon the curry over plain boiled rice and gar-
nish with a few slices of red chilli. Serves 2 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes
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Food for thought NUTRITIONISTS and scientists alike are constantly looking into the connection between what we eat and how it makes us feel, think and act. For example, eating fish and seafood is linked to the possible prevention of developing depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The nutritional properties of tea are also believed to help establish a state of mind that is both calm and alert. Even memory is said to be affected by the food we choose to eat. Here are some ways to boost your brain power through certain foods: Our ability to concentrate and focus comes from the levels of glucose in our blood which supplies the brain. Try wholegrains, which release glucose into the bloodstream at a slow rate, increasing people’s mental awareness. Blackcurrants are one of the best sources of Vitamin C, long suspected to boost creative thought. Zinc, a component found in foods such as pumpkin seeds, is fundamental for boosting memory and thinking skills. Research into diet and its possible effects on the brain is ongoing and still in its infancy, but maintaining a well balanced diet gives keeps us healthy. This ultimately could give the brain the best possible chance against disease.
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Food & Drink
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Scallops, black pudding and caramelized apple purée A REAL treat on any dining table, visually attractive and flavours that bust in your mouth! 6 scallops 2 slices of bacon 6 slices Black pudding (morcilla de Burgos) Olive oil Butter 2 apples (peeled, cored and cut into small cubes) Teaspoon ‘five spice’ 2 tablespoons of honey 4 tablespoons of brown sugar Add the bacon to a fr ying pan and cook on a low heat, cover with a plate pressing
the bacon down so it keeps it’s shape, cook till crisp on both sides, leave and set aside to rest as you will serve cold. Place the apples into a pan with a drizzle of olive oil, knob of butter, five spice, and cook till soft and start to brown set aside. In the same pan now add the honey and brown sugar, when the sugar Star ts to devolve and star ts caramelising then add your apple mix back to the pan a n d m i x w e l l . Tr a n s f e r t h e mixture to a food processor and blend until a smooth purée. Place into the fridge to
chill until ready to serve. Now panfr y the slices of black pudding for 30 seconds on both sides or until crisp, leave to rest. In the same pan, add a little olive oil and fly the scallops over a high heat for 1 minute on both sides, or until golden-brown all over and just cooked through. Add a knob of butter and when melted, use to baste the scallops in till golden brown. Serving... Place a tablespoon of the purée along the plate, add the black pudding slices and scallops and top with the crispy bacon.
Foodie fact H I P P O P O TA M U S SOUP - As the weather cools and we reach for hearty, warming food, bear in mind that soup actually dates back to 6,000 BC. The earliest archaeological evidence for the consumption of soup also shows it was hippopotamus soup - no Heinz Tomato flavour back then!
SCALLOPS: Serve with apple puree and black pudding.
The healing secret of ginger SPICY, hot, savoury - even a touch of ginger gives your dish a kick. However, ginger can do much more! We know its typical spicy taste from Asian dishes, curries and marinades, as well as a sharp counterpart to sweet biscuits and cakes. But what makes ginger so healthy? Ginger contains bioactive ingredients. They help against motion sickness and nausea, promote metabolism and blood circulation and keep the blood
thin. Thanks to its antioxidant effect ginger strengthens the immune system and also helps with cough and sore throat. It has a positive effect on digestion and thus helps with losing weight. Ginger further has a curative effect and is considered as the natural Aspirin. It has antiinflammatory, analgesic and expectorant effects. Its valuable ingredients including vitamins and minerals, a lot of vitamin C, magnesium, iron, calcium,
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potassium, sodium gives you the power to strengthen your body and to be active. Its best to store them unpeeled and wrapped in a paper towel. One delicious recipe for your new morning routine: Peel the ginger and cut in thin slices. Blanch in a litreof boiling water and leave for five minutes. Add lemon or honey as you wish.
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Spanish melons in Food of the week - Eggs daring dishes SPAIN is the world’s largest exporter of melons, the main cultivation areas being the provinces of Cuenca and Ciudad Real the province of Almeria Murcia, Extremadura, the provinces of Valencia and Castellon and the region of Madrid. While it is not clear where it originated, the most likely areas indicated are Africa or Asia. Known since antiquity, in the 15th century it was popular in the French court, and was introduced into America by Christopher Columbus MAGIC MELONS: Spain is the world’s largest exporter.
and the Spanish colonists. It is usually eaten as a dessert, on its own or in combination with other fruits, as well as in ice creams and sorbets. However, more daring dishes include it dressed in salads, with pepper as an accompaniment to roast meat or foie gras, or with ham, giving rise to that wellknown first course. It can also be
used for making liqueur. Among the varieties grown in Spain, there are three native green melons. The Piel de sapo (Toadskin) with green rind and dark mottling and yellowy-white flesh, with little aroma and a very sweet flavor.
The La Mancha Melon is distinguishable by its non-fibrous flesh and great sweetness and juiciness. The Rochet melon, has smooth, green skin and compact flesh, a yellowy-white colour, little aroma and a very sweet flavour.
EGGS can be a great way of giving you a healthy boost. Here’s the top five reasons why people should consume more eggs: Vitamins - eggs are a good source of vitamins, packed with Vitamin B2, B12, A and E. Minerals - eggs are full of phosphorus, iron and zinc; vital for your body. Reducing risk of cancer - whole eggs are one of the best sources of the nutrient choline which is believed to help reduce the risk of breast cancer. One large egg has about 33 per cent of your recommended daily allowance (RDA). Good eyesight - egg yolks are also high in zeaxanthin and lutein, which are proven to help ward off problems with sight. Weight loss - researchers found that eating eggs for breakfast helps you limit calorie intake all day, by more than 401 calories as they keep you feeling fuller for longer.
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Puzzles
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Wordsearch 2 Broke Girls
Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
MAX CAROLINE HAN EARL
OLEG DINER SOPHIE PEACH
JOHNNY CANDY ANDY CUPCAKE BUSINESS
BROKE PRISON HORSE CHESTNUT
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Across 1 Relating to audible sound (5) 4 Meeting for boat races (7) 8 Short trips for tasks (7) 9 Mistake (5) 10 Unfit for consumption (8) 11 Having knowledge (4) 13 Written or printed message (6) 15 Male parent (6) 18 Certain (4) 19 Cold-blooded vertebrates like tortoises, snakes and lizards (8) 22 Prize (5) 23 Organise (7) 24 Open and genuine (7) 25 Useful or valuable quality (5)
Down 1 Extraordinary (7) 2 Care for (5) 3 Ponder (8) 4 Consequence (6) 5 Socially inept person (4) 6 Lose lustre (7) 7 Concur with (5) 12 One-celled microorganisms (8) 14 Tract of ground (7) 16 Treat with consideration (7) 17 Spoil the appearance of (6) 18 Remains (5) 20 Connections (5) 21 Not in action or at work (4)
• Average: 13
• Very good: 25
• Good: 18
• Excellent: 33
fret ferry chef chert cherry chaos chou choc cane caner cache cachet cachou fane face facet facer facula echo heft herr hocus holt holts host acne ache ahem acre cert cohen coach couch coos cola colt colts cost costa costal cran clout clouts cloud clouds clan cult cults cuts cuds army arch archer archery arcane arco arcus alchemy aloha aloud duce duos dulcet dust dual
SCORING: • 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points • 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points • 8 or more letters: 11 points
Cryptic
Across 1 Plane constructed in Asian country (5) 4 Clerics secretly inside a Conservative party meeting (7) 8 Tribe decree it must be kept underground (11) 9 Character from Madrid and Paris novel (8) 10 Annoy first boy arriving in town (4) 12 Bagged rotten good-for-nothing (3,3) 13 Think about a male child (6) 16 Roll around in the middle of oratorio (4) 18 Fundamental components of triangle (8) 21 Brewing beer, gin? Tell militant (11) 22 Surprise the French are after small pastry (7) 23 Scandinavian holding carbon ball (5)
Down 1 Steals chips (5) 2 Sign the playing card, pal (7) 3 Sing ‘Gold’ medley for quarters (8) 4 Want to see knight in the river (6) 5 Passionate prima donna returns (4) 6 Final letter from handsome Galician (5) 7 Simple box, yellowish brown (7) 11 Admire North Dakota preacher (8) 12 Saloon is, or maybe in Latin quarters (7) 14 Rush forward, no back you’re a doctor (7) 15 Found some ginseng in early appliance (6) 17 I bit a funny bone (5) 19 The French and the English shaping tool (5) 20 Spot partial job lot (4)
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IRREGULAR SUDOKU
SOLTIMES STAR QUIZ : CELEBRITY ARCHERS All the answers are names of famous ‘celebrities’ who have made cameo appearances in the long-running radio soap opera ‘The Archers’ 1. ‘Only Dad’, published in November 2001, was the first novel by which English gardener/presenter? 2. The ‘Angel of the North’, ‘Another Place’ on Crosby Beach near Liverpool and ‘Event Horizon’ are all famous works of art by which British sculptor? 3. What title did Camilla Parker Bowles take when she married Prince Charles in April 2005? 4. Which batsman played first-class cricket for Middlesex (1975–1998) and for England from 1977 to 1995, captaining the national side in 23 Test matches between 1986 and 1988? He also toured South Africa as captain of the rebel tour party in 1990. 5. Which English crime writer is best known for his ‘Inspector Morse’ novels, which were written between 1975 and 1999 and adapted as a television series from 1987 to 2000?
6. Which English jazz trumpeter, cartoonist and broadcaster hosted the BBC Radio 4 comedy panel game ‘I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue’ from 1972 to 2008? 7. Which Swedish-born actress starred as James Bond’s assistant ‘Mary Goodnight’ in the 1974 film ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’? 8. Which television and radio presenter’s first major TV job was in 1982 as the jump-suited ‘skyrunner’ of Channel 4’s ‘Treasure Hunt’? 9. Which Welsh-born comedy performer took over from Dennis Norden as presenter of the ITV bloopers show ‘It’ll Be Alright on the Night’ in 2008? 10. Who is the only cyclist to win the Tour de France and an Olympic gold medal in the same year? Not a lot of people know that... just five years after its national launch, in September 1955, 20 million listeners tuned into ‘The Archers’ when Grace Archer tragically died in her husband's arms after she selflessly tried to rescue a horse from a barn fire.
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Answers 1. Alan TITCHMARSH (appeared in 2003), 2. Sir Antony GORMLEY (2009), 3. DUCHESS OF CORNWALL (2011), 4. Mike GATTING (2007), 5. Colin DEXTER (2010), 6. Humphrey LYTTLETON (1957), 7. Britt EKLAND (1992), 8. Anneka RICE (1993), 9. Griff Rhys JONES (2004), 10. Sir Bradley WIGGINS (2014)
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Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.
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YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Being totally inspired this week, you could be tempted to let enthusiasm run away with you. It is a lovely feeling, like being a child again. Be sure to have fun, but do keep as much money in your pocket as possible. With many demands at the moment, restrict your exuberance on finances.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There will be a certain amount of discussion regarding holiday plans. You know what you want but how do you persuade others? It's quite easy really. All you have to do is to get someone else to suggest a certain place.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You are so sharp that there is a danger you will cut yourself! Seriously, though, try not to appear pompous over a certain matter. You may be right and you may be clever, but smarty pants are rarely popular. Some of that sharpness gets things going for you in the love department.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) With everyone busy round you, the chance may be taken to show what you are capable of. Instead of watching someone make a pig's ear of a work project, offer to help. It's important to let them think any bright ideas were theirs.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) A business partnership takes on a romantic tinge this week. It is possible that the other party sees this as more significant than you. To avoid problems later it would be best to let them do all
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Your outgoing attitude is spot on. Some may say you are a little crazy, the way you go for things. Each person has their own way and yours can be quite unique but that certainly does not make it wrong. People who make the world around us that little bit more colourful are gems.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Some legal matters need your attention. That's not really what you want at this time of the year. A decision has to be made and it needs a fine balance. Asking others may just confuse matters, so only seek expert advice. At the end of the day, you will know what is both best and acceptable.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) A last-minute invitation turns out to be just the ticket in more ways than one. An invitation to join a holiday may be proffered. This is unusual, certainly, but keep an open mind. Your company is clearly well appreciated so why not make that a point of pride? Let's face it, who is best equipped to blow your trumpet?
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Someone you mistrust offers to add to your celebrations. Why not call a truce? We both know that little long term will come out of it, but who cares? Sometimes, it is better to share one good moment with someone than none at all.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) As you are very much in the limelight, it comes as no great surprise that admiration comes your way. What may surprise you, however, is the direction it comes from. Who would have thought that such a situation would arise? Strange things happen sometimes.
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) There is a wonderful enthusiasm about you at the moment. Seeing the reaction of others to you, it occurs that you should have taken this attitude before. Therefore, make a resolution to put more energy into everything that you do. The rewards are both social and financial.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Something new which you started in recent weeks becomes more than a passing interest. Although it may be surprising to you, it is owing to a predictable situation. In opening your mind, you also seem to have opened your heart. Many people do that at this time of the year and so you are not alone. Trusting is sometimes difficult but it must happen sometime.
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on a career that spanned almost half a century and created an entire genre of music which still influences bands in 2017. The film draws fans in for an up close and personal account of the emotional finale to not just a tour, but a legacy of music.
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OZZY OSBOURNE: His career has spanned almost half a century.
Those in attendance can witness some of the band’s greatest hits including, Iron Man, Paranoid, War Pigs and
many more. This is the final word from possibly the greatest heavy metal band of all time.
ONE TO WATCH
Boris Johnson: Blond Ambition
OUR PICK OF THIS WEEK’S MUST-SEE
Sunday October 1, Channel 4, 11:05pm to 12am
FILM OF THE WEEK
The Hangover
A DOCUMENTARY which follows the first 14 months of Boris Johnson’s time as foreign secretary. The programme takes an in-depth look at the Conservative MP’s current role and examines what political ambitions he may hold for the future as he outlines his plan for Britain’s departure from the European Union following the referendum result, an event which many political experts described as the catalyst for his campaign to one day become British Prime Minister.
Saturday September 30, ITV2, 10pm to 12:10am A STAG weekend in Las Vegas sees three men wake up after a night of intense drinking only to find that they have lost the groom. Adding to their confusion is the fact that they have gained both a tiger and a baby but have no idea where they came from. Completely unable to remember any of the details of the night before, the trio set out on a quest to piece together the clues that they can recall in an attempt to find their missing friend.
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The Last Pirates: Britain’s Rebel DJs Friday September 29, BBC Four, 10pm to 11pm RAPPER ‘Rodney P’ would not have been able to forge his career without the aid of pirate radio airplay in the 1980’s. In this programme, he presents an alternative history of Britain during a time of great entrepreneurialism and social angst. The programme features archive footage and music which celebrates a very different side of Thatcher’s Britain. In his story, he explains how land-based pirate radio broadcasters created a platform for black music which forever changed the soundtrack of Britain. Contributions come from DJs, radio station owners as well as enforcers from the Department of Trade and Industry.
CREDIT: BBC
A CHRONICLING of the final tour from the band who invented heavy metal. Featuring large chunks of the last show in their hometown of Birmingham on The End tour, the 81st show in a series of performances that saw them play to more than 1.5m fans. This iconic show closed the curtains
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FILM REVIEW Black Sabbath: The End of the End
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A former player, Tony is now the world’s most prolific author of football books with 150 published since 1975. He has also been a PE teacher and a policeman, and is now a quiz-organiser, fundraiser, for various charities, and sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio.
By Tony Matthews
EARLIER this month, former Hong Kong rugby international Adam Rolston who hails from Northern Ireland, sent his small white, dimpled ball scurrying across the slippery green towards the 18th hole at the Mount Bogd Golf and Country Club in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. As his seven-foot putt dropped into the hole, he held his arms and club aloft and let out an almighty ‘roar’ of delight… and why not… he had just successfully completed the longest-ever hole in golfing history! As he left the 18th tee, Adam knew what lay ahead of him… a 14,000 par 2,000km hole. Yes, these figures are right! Aided by his caddie Ron Rutland in a small, well-equipped petrol-driven buggy who had a stray dog as company for most of the journey, Adam
The longest golf Football managerial mania hole ever played went out and covered a total of 2,011km in 80 days, taking 20,093 shots - 6,093 over par - and he lost almost 50 balls as he successfully completed this final hole. En-route to the 18th green, Adam almost fell head first into a deep swamp while helping his caddie retrieve their buggy… he walked gingerly over two frozen rivers… battled his way across several miles of deserts… dodged scores of swooping, scavenging birds… avoided a few snakes and lizards… and also had to be alert when one or two other dangerous looking creatures appeared on the scene.
Thankfully, he reached his goal and is now a record-breaker. Footnote: Back in 2015, Adam bravely cycled through every country in Africa - covering a total of 26,000km. “I loved it and I’ve simply enjoyed every minute and every shot of my adventure in Mongolia” he said. “I love doing stupid things to help raise money for Laureus which runs children’s sports charities worldwide. “I don’t really know what will be next on the agenda… but I’m sure something will be inviting. We’ll see.” What a guy… hearty congratulations Adam, you are a superstar.
EARLIER this month, former Dutch international Frank De Boer was sacked as manager of Crystal Palace after just four games in charge - a record for a Premiership boss! The other men (one appears twice) who were in charge of PL clubs for less than 15 matches before being shown the door (temporary appointments not included):
Manager Les Reed Bob Bradley Jacques Santini Sammy Lee Chris Hutchings Iain Dowie Chris Hutchings Paolo Di Canio Felix McGath Paul Sturrock Terry Connor Steve Wigley
Club Charlton Athletic Swansea City Tottenham Hotspur Bolton Wanderers Bradford City Charlton Athletic Wigan Athletic Sunderland Fulham Southampton Wolves Southampton
Sir Alex Ferguson holds the record for the longest-serving PL manager - 27 years with Manchester United: 1986-2013. Arsene Wenger has been at Arsenal since 1996 (21 years) and David Moyes was at Everton for 11 years: 2002-13. Roy Hodgson took over from De Boer at Palace, aged 70 years and 36 days old;
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Year 2006 2016 2004 2007 2000 2006 2007 2013 2014 2004 2012 2004
Ferguson retired, aged 71 years and 139 days, while Sir Bobby Robson has been the oldest PL boss, aged 71 years and 191 days when at Newcastle in 2004. Other ‘old’ managers include Guus Hiddink, aged 69 years and 188 days with Chelsea in 2016 and Dick Advocaat, 68 years and six days old at Sunderland in 2015.
This week in sporting history Record for Barry 1661: Yachting began in England when Charles II bet his brother, James, Duke of York, in a race from Greenwich to Gravesend. 1793: Tennis was first mentioned in an English sports magazine. 1927: Book Law won the St Leger horse race classic at Doncaster. 1930: Canada won ice hockey’s first-ever world championship. 1935: Yorkshire claimed cricket’s County Championship for the fourth time in five years. 1943: A Wembley crowd of 80,000 saw England beat Wales 8-3 in a WW2 International. 1946: Joe Davis became world snooker champion for the 14th time. 1953: GB’s Jim Peters set a new marathon world record of 2 hours 17 mins, 39 secs. 1963: Swedish rider Ove Fundin won his fourth world speedway title in seven years.
1971: Jackie Stewart won the F1 driver’s championship. 1975: Muhammad Ali beat Joe Frazier in the ‘Thrilla in Manilla’ to become World heavyweight champion. 1977: Brazilian footballer Pele retired after scoring 1,281 goals in 1,363 senior matches. 1980: Larry Holmes upset the odds by knocking out Muhammad Ali in the 11th round of their world heavyweight fight. 1991: Steffi Graf became the first women to win 500 competitive tennis matches. 1993: Lennox Lewis knocked out Frank Bruno in round 11 to win the British heavyweight title. 2002: Europe beat the USA 15½ points to 12½ to win the Ryder Cup at The Belfry. 2010: Europe again beat the USA 14½ to 13½ to claim the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor, Wales 2015: Australia dumped hosts England out of Rugby’s World Cup at pool stage, winning 33 points to 13.
LAST Monday evening, West Bromwich Albion midfielder Gareth Barry made his 633rd Premiership appearance - setting a new record previously held by the former Manchester United and Welsh international Ryan Giggs. When he played against Arsenal at the Emirates, Barry also started his 601st Premiership match - another record. Born in Hastings in February 1981, Barry started his career as a junior with Brighton & Hove Albion before joining Aston Villa in 1997. He
GARETH BARRY.
moved to Manchester City in 2009, switched to Everton in 2014 and signed for West Brom in August 2017. He made 365 PL appearances for Villa, 132 for Manchester City, 131 for Everton and has so far made five for the Baggies.
Motoring
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Choose technology, experts say
IAM ROADSMART: Bringing safer cars onto our roads.
IAM ROADSMART, the RAC and a coalition of road safety and motor industry bodies are encouraging private and fleet car buyers to insist on Autonomous Emergency Braking when they buy their next new car - a measure which could save hundreds of lives on our roads. The coalition are joining together to highlight a simple but effective way to reduce death and injury on every journey. Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems apply the brakes to avoid an impending crash with another vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist. It is estimated that pedestrian and cyclist sensing AEB systems could potentially save 1,100 lives and 122,860 casualties in the UK over the next 10 years. If more car buyers insist on these systems they could deliver an extra saving of 308 fewer deaths and serious injuries by 2025 and save society £138 million, says the group. Sarah Sillars, chief executive officer of IAM RoadSmart, said: “Road safety is a shared responsibility and if individuals and fleets ensure new cars are fitted with AEB we can all make a
contribution to safer roads for vulnerable users now.” David Bizley, Chief Engineer, RAC Motoring services added: “AEB has been demonstrated to reduce the number and severity of accidents, and can therefore contribute to a further reduction in casualties on UK roads. It will be fitted as standard on new vehicles from the early 2020s but until then, the RAC is encouraging members and indeed all purchasers of new vehicles to select models fitted with pedestrian and cyclist AEB. By choosing vehicles fitted
with pedestrian and cyclist sensing AEB and rated as 5* for safety by EuroNCAP, drivers can be confident that they are doing their bit to keep our roads among the safest in the world.” The coalition includes experts on car and road design, fleet operations, driving for work, driver training and human behaviour who have contributed statistics, campaign materials and research to highlight key issues in road collisions. Together they can show the benefits of bringing safer cars onto our roads.
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