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GUARDIA CIVIL officers have arrested two people for allegedly committing 13 robberies with force in houses and farms in Almeria. The pair, aged 52 and 40, allegedly stole a number of items during the robberies, including appliances,
TAKEN DOWN: The thief faces up to eight years in prison for attacking the policeman. Instead the culprit allegedly picked up a metal rod from the ground and tackled the officer, hitting him several times in the stomach.
The victim was eventually able to overpower his attacker, who was arrested for attempted theft and assaulting a police officer. The defendant has also
been asked to pay the officer more than â‚Ź1,000 for the damages caused during the break in and a further â‚Ź600 for the injuries he inflicted.
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Thief attacks officer with a metal rod during break-in A MAN faces seven and a half years in prison after being accused of assaulting a police officer with a metal bar while robbing his house in Almeria Province. The accused was robbing the house of a local policeman with several companions, who have not been identified by police, and attacked the officer with a metal bar after they were caught in the act. Upon discovering the men in his house, the victim reportedly identified himself as a police officer and pointed his gun at the thief, telling him to lie on the ground and put his hands on his head.
tools, antiques and bicycles, which could then be sold on. According to reports, 13 objects have been recovered and delivered to their rightful owners, while enquiries are ongoing to locate the owners of the rest of the found objects.
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Sophia Loren to return to Almeria Fire threat teens FILM star Sophia Loren is set to return to Almeria for the Almeria International Film Festival (FICAL). The Provincial Diputación of Almeria has confir med that the Italian film star will attend the Closing Gala and will receive the award ‘Almería Tierra de Cine’ from Provincial Diputación President Gabriel Amat. It was in this province where Alberto Lattuada filmed ‘Bianco, rosso e...’ with Loren in one of her most famous starSOPHIA LOREN: Will receive an award. ring roles. Loren will also receive her star on the Walk S c h w a r z e n e g g e r, Patrick of Fame of the capital on Satur- Wayne, Catherine Deneuve and day, November 18, adding her others. President Amat expressed his name to prominent figures in the international film scene such as pride in the worldwide status of Omar Sharif, Ridley Scott, Denis the festival, saying: “It is a real O’Dell, Max Von Sidow, Arnold privilege to include the name of
Sophia Loren to the list of winners with the award ‘Almería Tierra de Cine.’ “Having Sophia Loren at the Festival is great news. A well-deser ved tribute to one of the European actresses that has shone the most in the world of cinema and that we Almerians had the great privilege that part of their career is linked to our land.” The president also thanked all the people and organisations that are contributing to the Festival, now in its 16th year, and which continues to grow and be a national and international benchmark in the promotion of cinema. The Almeria International Film Festival will run from November 12 to 18 with filmmakers, professionals and actors in attendance.
punished THREE teenagers have been sentenced for witness intimidation regarding one of Almeria’s worst ever arson attacks. The juvenile court convicted the three of beating and threatening key witnesses to the La Molineta cave fire in which three youths were killed earlier this year. Two girls, aged 12 and 15, and a 21-year-old man, burned to death when the cave, a popular hang-out spot, was blocked with a sofa. Earlier this month two other youths were convicted of manslaughter for setting the sofa ablaze and fleeing the scene. The 17-year-old brother of the main culprit has
now been sentenced to two years probation for assaulting a key witness to the attack. He threatened to do him further damage until he retracted his testimony, implicating the boy’s brother. His two friends were also handed probation sentences. All three escaped serving time in a detention centre on the condition that they attend drug rehabilitation classes and stay at least 500 metres away from the witnesses. The two convicted of setting the fire have been sentenced to eight and five years respectively, to be served in a juvenile facility until they are adults.
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Remembrance Services Anglican Churches of Costa Almeria and Costa Calida Saturday, November 11 - 10.30am, Renfe Building, Alfoquia. Saturday, November 11 - 10.45am, Armistice Service, Aljambra Chapel, Albox. With the Albox Royal British Legion. Sunday, November 12 - 10.45am, Remembrance Day Service, Mojacar Anglican Church, with Mojacar Royal British Legion. Sunday, November 12 - 10.55am, Remembrance Day Service, Llanos Del Peral. Advance Notification - Saturday, December 2 – 10am, Church Fayre, Levante Car Park, Mojacar PRESIDENT Susana Diaz has reaffirmed the commitment of the Andalucian government to the region’s municipalities by increasing their budget by by 7.8 per cent. The changes will take effect in the Board’s 2018 budget with a total of €1,139 million assigned to districts. Since 2011, the president said €3,780 million had been allocated to the city coun-
JUDGES have jailed a 19-yearold man who attacked a young boy and stole his phone. The thief was sentenced to two years in prison for the cowardly assault on the minor aged under 13 in Almeria City. The incident occurred on Granada Street when the teenage thief reportedly snuck up behind his victim on a bike. He stopped and grabbed the phone from the boy before cycling away. But in the heat of the moment, he crashed his bike and fell off. Seizing the moment, his victim bravely ran over and recovered the phone.
Brave boy battles mugger For his trouble, he was allegedly punched and kicked by the accused, who stole the device again. Undeterred, the boy chased him down the road, encouraging the mugger to beat him again. The incident was witnessed by
President’s promise cils, and Andalucia is “the autonomous community that, in relative and absolute terms, supports municipalities the most.” Analyzing “the last consolidated years,” said Diaz, “in Andalucia one out of every
four euros spent goes towards municipalities compared to throughout Spain.” During a session of the Andalucian Parliament, Diaz emphasised that the Andalucian government is “an example and
Local Police who tracked the man down and quickly arrested him. In addition to the prison sentence, he was ordered to pay €120 compensation to the boy, whose injuries took three days to heal.
model of respect for local autonomy and the participation of municipalities in the regional collection.” Likewise, Susana Díaz stressed that it is essential to review the state regulations that oblige municipalities with a surplus to devote to paying debt and said that there are currently “65 municipalities with surpluses” in Andalucia.
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CRISIS: President Susana Diaz has called for a rethink.
Cataluña causes rethink PRESIDENT Susana Diaz has called for a rethink about Spain’s model of coexistence. Discussing the situation in Catalonia, Diaz, said that “the most important task we have ahead is to turn a risk situation into an opportunity for all.” During her speech at the Los Desayunos de Diario Córdoba forum, she highlighted that “this should be the collective commitment in the coming years, and the Andalucians have to play our role according to what we have always done in the recent
history of Spain.” Díaz has indicated that Andalucia should play an important role and that “we must reflect on how to reform and improve so that we can continue together and better.” She also added that Andalucians “will not allow anyone to rewrite our history” and stressed that “this is not the time for adventure” because it is one thing ”to reform the Constitution and quite another is to throw overboard what so much work and effort has cost us to build together.”
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Student support THE City Council of Huercal-Overa is continuing with its Erasmus Scholarships for students in the municipality. The Erasmus programme is one of the most acclaimed in the world and facilitates cultural and student exchanges.
A fun day in Albox
Applicants must be at university and have been registered in the municipality for a minimum of eight years. The budget available is €6,000 per applicant and will be distributed according to the duration of the scholarship obtained.
GIVE US A CLUE: The correct answer sheets were put into a draw. AROUND 30 people took to the streets of Albox recently in search of answers to clues provided by the Almanzora Group of Friends. The locals must have been puzzled by folk walking about with paper and pencil and gazing around. The group set off at 12pm from the Librar y and Information Centre i n Av e n i d a L e p a n t o , with the last arriving
back about 2:30pm, having stopped of f for refreshments along the way. They saw areas of Albox they had never seen before, or even knew existed, and met lots of bemused residents. Pete Biggs, never defeated, was determined to join in and his wheelchair was pushed occasionally by his wife, Jos, but mostly by their very
good neighbour Andy Pearce with help from his wife, Barbara. Pete even walked part of the way, so this quiz walk was suitable for everyone. After the walk, the group congregated at C h a p m a n ’s w h e r e t h e correct answer sheets were put into a draw and the first prize went to Jos Biggs, who immediately handed it over to her ‘helpers.’
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Museums meet THE Auditorium of El Ejido has hosted the 10th edition of the ‘Provincial Meetings of Museums.’ The event brought together more than 100 scholars and experts to discuss the theme ‘Small but great resources’ in history. Organised by the Diputación de Almería through the Institute of Almerian Studies, the forum serves as an opportunity for the analysis and exchange of experiences among experts involved in the management, dissemination and promotion of the history in Almeria. Some of the highlights of the day included different lectures and talks, as well as a visit to the Archaeological Collections in El Ejido. The mayor of Culture, Julia Ibáñez, who has been responsible for opening this forum, believes that “knowledge of history favours social cohesion, helps us to understand the present and its material elements represent an economic and tourism resource for municipalities.”
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Ruta de la Tapa returns
THE seventh edition of the Ruta de la Tapa Huercal-Overa, promoted by the Department of Commerce of the City, will be held from November 3 to 12. This year a total of 24 establishments will participate, where you can taste 42 different tapas, including innovative and traditional delicacies. The mayor, Domingo Fernandez stressed that “once again we are betting on the Ruta de la Tapa, which is alMayor and the councillor of Commerce, together with the managers of El Mirador Terraza, ready a benchmark in our calpresent the Ruta de la Tapa. endar and a big success.” Participants in the route also have the opportunity to win two €60 Ruta de la Tapa with their friends and mo Cultura Huercal-Overa, and the two prizes to consume in the winning establish- sending them to huercaloveraturismo most popular will be the winners. ments of the best tapas. Entries are submit- @gmail.com. The photographs will be The voting period will be from Novemted by photographing themselves in the published on the Facebook page of Turis- ber 13 to 18.
Jazzing up Almeria
THE Almería International Film Festival will bring its ‘Jazz and Cinema Cycle’ to four municipalities in the province. The event, titled ‘Lights, Camera, Action!,’ will be headed by musician Antonio Gómez Trío and will tour the municipalities of Arboleas,
Cuevas del Almanzora, Berja and Albox. In his original programme, Antonio Gómez Trío transforms classic movie soundtracks into improvisational forms, using different styles such as urban music, jazz and even flamenco.
The event takes place on November 3 in Arboleas in Museo Pedro Gilabert at 8.30pm; November 4 in Cuevas del Almanzora at Cine Teatro Echegaray at 9pm; November 10 in Berja at the Teatro Ciudad de Berja at 8pm and in Albox at Salon de Actos at 8pm.
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Poppy appeal dinner dance raises €1240 A WONDERFUL time was enjoyed by nearly 80 members and guests of Mojacar Royal British Legion at their Poppy Appeal Dinner Dance, Avent Hotel, Vera, Almeria, Spain. The staff looked after guests ver y well, with excellent food and Driftwood had ever yone up and dancing. The evening raised €1,240 to go to the Poppy Appeal, which
for a small branch they felt was excellent. Thanks for the raf fle prizes go to Brittany Ferries, Exclusive Travel - Tu r r e , C o n n e x i o n s Tu r r e , B i s t r o - Ve r a Playa, Acorn Media and many individuals All thanks should go to Christine White, the B r a n c h S e c r e t a r y, f o r all her amazing hard work to ensure a good night was enjoyed by all.
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Incognito Singers perform for FACE The only benefacTHE INCOGNITO tor of the perforSINGERS perm a n c e w a s FA C E formed two magnifas the singers pericent Autumn Conformed free of certs entitled Songs charge. With Style, at the The total amount Teatro Municipal in raised by the two Zurgena all for the per for mances was b e n e f i t o f FA C E € 1,154.50 includ(Fundraising in Aring all ticket sales, boleas, Caring for bar sales and raffle Everyone) recently. ticket sales. The 27-strong For further inforgroup of mixed ON STAGE: The Incognito Singers. mation on The voice singers under Incognito Singers the musical guidance of David Murphy, performed for well over an p l e a s e c a l l 6 2 9 9 7 7 8 2 2 o r e - m a i l t h e m a t h o u r a n d 2 0 m i n u t e s , w i t h a s h o r t 1 0 - m i n u t e theincogni tosingers@gmail.com or take a look at break. their web page at www.theincognitosingers.com . They sang a superb array of musical numbers For further information about FACE and the work ranging through light classical numbers, music it undertakes, or if you are interested in joining from musicals and films such as The Sound of Mu- this dedicated group of fundraisers, please contact sic and Oklahoma, and modern popular music by FACE by using the new permanent telephone numNat King Cole and Whitney Houston, which de- ber 634 306 727. lighted its audiences. FACE can also be contacted through its new TwitFACE provided a bar which ser ved pre-show ter account @FACECharity or on its web page at and interval refreshments. There was also a raffle www.face-charity.com and also through its own at each performance. Facebook Page.
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THE city council of Mojácar, along with the Ministry of Health and Equality, the Spanish Alzheimer’s Confederation, CEAFA, and the Association of Relatives of the Sick, AFA, have organised an Alzheimer’s workshop in the town. The talk was given by the CEAFA psychologist, María del Mar F Sánchez, who explained the characteristics of this disease and the care it requires. She also discussed the problems that families and their carers face when dealing with the disease. Alzheimer’s is a progressive mental illness that degenerates nerve cells and produces a loss of memory, disorientation and intellectual and personal deterioration. The AFA has developed a series of techniques, advice and care for the caregivers to Alzheimer’s patients, which they call ‘caregivers’ care.’ It has been shown that these people suffer from frequent symptoms of overwork including tensions and stress from seeing the deterioration of loved ones. Ana García, councillor for Education and Senior Citizens of the city of Mojácar, stressed the importance of this type of informative activity that not only serves as guidance to interested people, but also supports neighbours in sensitive circumstances.
INDALO PLAYERS: Present The Speakeasy Murder.
New territory for Indalo Players LOCAL Community group The Indalo Players recently presented ‘The Speakeasy Murder,’ a theatre/dining experience at the Beachcomber restaurant on Mojacar Playa. It was a complete sell out and very well received by the enthusiastic audience. Written by Indalo President Bill White and directed by Jane Read, the cast were raring to go and threw themselves into it with energy, verve and enthusiasm to a complete sell out. The cast remained in character whilst mingling with the audience who were encouraged to ask questions intended to reveal the murderer’s identity. There was a prize for the team that correctly identified the murderer and a quiz of relevant questions to the scenario acted as a tie breaker. The winners
were ‘The Landed Gentry.’ Prizes for best dressed gangster and moll were won by Janet Mills dressed as a Blues Brothers gangster and Paula Boyd as ‘his’ moll. Two young ladies from the Danza Vera Academy brought an extra touch of glamour and entertainment and the songs, lighting and sound effects all helped to bring about the experience of being in a 1920’s Speakeasy in Chicago. You can see ‘The Speakeasy Murder’ on Monday November 28, at El Cortijo, Bedar, the Miraflores Ballroom, Los Gallardos on Tuesday November 28, La Reva, Vera Playa on Friday December 1 and at Kuki’s Mojacar Playa on Tuesday, December 5. Tickets are €15€ including the meal.
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San Diego Fiestas festival programme announced
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MAYOR Antonio Fernandez Liria and the councillor of Festivities Ana Mª Castro have published the programme for the San Diego Fiestas festival that will be held from November 9 to 13. The mayor said that “from the city hall of Cuevas del Almanzora, through the Commission of Celebrations, we have prepared an outstanding programme of parties for all audiences. Therefore, I encourage you to fill the fair, the municipal tent (which after the success of last year are installed again), the concerts, the mass and the procession. In short, enjoy these festivals that we have organised thinking of you.”
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WINNER: Jose Miguel Torrecilla is given the 2017 San Diego Festival Poster Award.
Both councillors also presented a €300 prize to the 2017 San Diego Festival Poster Award to the winner, Jose Miguel Torrecilla. Concerts have been scheduled including Antonio Orozco and the group ‘Toreros Muertos’ who will perform in the Polivalente Nave. Tickets can be purchased in advance. Also included
in the programme are free shows such as the Children’s Musical ‘Beauty and the Beast’ on Sunday 12. Both the mayor and the councillor of Festivities have taken advantage of the presentation to “thank the work done by the Commission of Celebrations and all the people who collaborate with this fair.”
TEAM BIGGS, as slick and well organised a team as you could wish to meet, were participating in the Almanzora Group of Friends Treasure Hunt. We had successfully hunted our way up into the Albox Old Quarter, and as Team Clue Finder I had gone ahead to seek the next conundrum, so that we could collectively cogitate on the answer - How many knockers are there on the door of no 22? As I stood perplexed in a whole streetfull of numberless doors I became aware that I was under intense scrutiny by one of Albox’s more senior ladies. ‘Which is number 22?’ I indicated the houses lining the street. She looked at me as if I were a new and interesting addition to a petting zoo. I rephrased. ‘Which house is number 22?’
By Jos Biggs The matriarch of Calle Rosario, dressed in her best blue floral housecoat and brown slippers, was not forthcoming with the answer, or indeed any answer. She continued to gaze enthralled on this strange phenomenon that was me. ‘I am looking for house number 22.’ I reiterated. I could see she was struggling with the complexity of the question, so I didn’t attempt further explanation. She moved closer, inspected my face intently and smiled an immaculately dentured smile, only spoiled by the remnants of her lunch nestling securely between her teeth. ‘I don’t understand you.’ With that she shrugged her shoulders and shuffled placidly back into her house, leaving me to think - All those Spanish lessons, shot to shreds by that one phrase!
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by Sandy Shore BE careful what you wish for as it could come true. Research reveals that winning the lottery doesn’t necessarily mean winning happiness. Many winners reflect that their lives were happier before they struck gold. The one positive effect is that most winners do claim to be happy, but no happier than they were before their win. Happiness isn’t what you have in the bank; the rich are often the loneliest of people. Their wealth isolates them from reality, draws false friends, creates poor relationships, and leaves most wondering what is real and what is not. Unexpected wealth makes the pursuit of happiness harder. Author Melissa Dahl says, “Eventually, the thrill of winning the lottery will itself wear off. Even the most positive events will cease to have impact as they themselves are absorbed into the new base line against which further events are judged. As lottery winners become accustomed to pleasures made possible by their wealth, these pleasures
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Be careful what you wish for
NOT EVERYTHING: Winning the lottery does not necessarily lead to happiness. should be experienced as less intense and should no longer contribute very much to their general level of happiness.” Wealth earned through a successful career brings contentment. Affluence won at the spin of the
roulette wheel is a far different matter. Advice is that if you really want to win the lottery of life then remember the adage: ‘happiness isn’t having what you want; happiness is wanting what you have.’ American research revealed that
85.5 per cent of winners continue to work after winning the lottery. No less than 63 per cent continue to work for the same employer as before. A study conducted in Sweden revealed similar findings. Being unused to wealth but un-
der the illusion they can manage their unexpected windfall, lottery winners are more likely to declare bankruptcy within three years. Another pitfall of unexpected prosperity is that very often a lottery win takes you from one social environment to one in which you have little empathy. I recall double glazing partners who, on winning a substantial amount on the lottery, took their families to an exotic Bahamas island. Their chosen hideaway was favoured by the obscenely rich; corporate heads, socialites, politicians and bankers. Because of their working class background, the families’ lack of influence and unfamiliarity with the social setting, the couples said they were ostracised. It was afterwards agreed that it was their unhappiest holiday experience ever. Real riches you cannot buy. Try instead cultivating strong relationships, participating and investing in cultural or charitable pursuits, at which you will make real friends. One thing to avoid is hedonism, but many will get their fingers burnt.
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POTS: There are a number of different types of plant containers.
WITH many in Spain having small gardens or even just a balcony or a patio - the alternative is to use containers to add a little colour or greenery to the property. You can create beautiful displays using many kinds of garden plants for seasonal interest. Containers come into their own when space is limited and you can move and arrange plants more easily than those in the ground. There are a few tricks and techniques to master, so you can create containers to impress. Clay or terracotta: Looks very attractive, but tends to dr y out more quickly than plastic. Clay or terracotta pots are also prone to cracking caused by frost. Look out for frostproof pots, or stand pots on ‘feet’ over winter to prevent them becoming waterlogged, therefore reducing the risk of frost damage. They may also be more expensive. Plastic: Lighter than clay and don’t dr y out as much
as clay or terracotta. There is now a wide range of plastic pots available - some even look like terracotta pots - and may be cheaper but not as authentic in appearance. Metal: This is a very popular material, with a modern look. Metal containers are frost-proof and won’t dr y out like clay. The problem is they heat up quickly in summer, and likewise, are ver y cold in winter. The other potential problem is corrosion.
Wood: Half barrels are popular for growing fruit trees. Wood is problematic in that it rots. You can extend the lifespan of a wooden container by lining it with plastic sheeting with holes in the bottom and painting the wood with a preserver. Other materials: Empty compost bags are ideal for growing potatoes. Other household items such as old pots, baths, jars and tins also make quirky containers. Feel free to experiment; it’s fun and resourceful.
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Xmas Feature
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A right royal affair CHRISTMAS, or Navidad, in Spain is about much more than Santa and his reindeers. It is tradition that the Three Kings deliver presents to the children, but an increasing number of families have also introduced Father Christmas - Papa Noel - into their celebra-
tions in recent years. It is also tradition that children open their presents on Januar y 6, believed to be the day that the Three Kings delivered their gifts to baby Jesus. Many families create a nativity scene inside their home and gradually move small figures representing
the kings closer to ‘Bethleham’ as the day approaches. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, many town officials will dress up as the kings on January 5 and make appearances in the annual parade to announce their arrival, tossing out sweets to the children as they pass. Children then leave their shoes on their doorstep or windowsill that evening, which the kings fill with gifts. However, as presents have grown larger and more expensive in recent years, many parents are now choosing to leave
Festive fever IT’S that time of the year already! Christmas is officially just around the corner so get ready to unpack your tree, dust off your decorations and rescue your reindeer jumper from wherever it was abandoned back in January. Many towns and cities will be turning their Christmas lights on in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out for events near you. A few places have also started to put on Christmas markets, which is the perfect excuse to get your presents sorted early this year. Don’t forget that airlines will start to hike up their prices for flights around Christmas time so make sure you get booked now.
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them under the Christmas tree instead. Instead of putting out mince pies and carrots, parents will often leave the Kings a satsuma, walnuts and a glass of cognac each as well as a bucket of water for the camels. The Spanish usually eat
their Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve at around 10pm. The main dish is often Pavo Trufado de Navidad (turkey stuffed with truffles) but can range from all manner of expensive foods, from lobster to suckling pig.
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REGAL VISIT: The Three Kings are welcomed to Spanish towns with big parades.
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A NEW survey suggests that Germany and Spain could overtake the UK as preferred real estate investment markets for 2018 due to pricing and supply issues rather than
Brexit. The poll of 148 leading real estate investors representing organisations with an excess of £300 billion of real estate assets under man-
agement conducted by Knight Frank shows that based on a three to five year hold some 28.5 per cent of investors identified Ger many as their preferred investment market in 2018, up from 27 per cent in 2017. This was followed by Spain, identified by 20 per cent, despite the current political instability caused by the referendum on Catalonian independence. Just 12 per cent of investors, most of whom are London based, identified the UK as their preferred investment market, ahead of France at 9 per cent. The sur vey indicates that political uncertainty caused by the UK’s exit from the European Union is not the primary concer n for investors.
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Spain to overtake UK in commercial real estate demand
INTEREST: Spain’s commercial market to get boost in 2018. Just 16 per cent of those surveyed identified continued geo-political uncertainty as their primary challenge. “In this low yield environment, demand for commercial real estate assets shows little sign of abating. Indeed, investor sentiment suggests we could see transaction
volumes in 2018 exceed the €220 billion recorded this year,” said Chris Bell, managing director for Europe, at Knight Frank. “It is also encouraging that European investors are divorcing politics from the underlying economic and market fundamentals, which re-
main good, when setting their strategies for 2018. In Spain, for example, investors recognise that uncertainty around Catalonia independence risks masking a resurgent Spanish economy, and growing demand for office and industrial space in particular,” he pointed out.
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Health & beauty
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Research shows alarming number of Brits admit to using illegal teeth whitener
NOT SO HAPPY: Always visit the professionals before undergoing treatment.
DESPITE numerous reports detailing the side ef fects of illegal teeth whitening, the temptation to trust unqualified practitioners to create a gleaming white smile is still prevalent in the UK. Recent research has found how one in four adults (24 per cent)
have undergone teeth whitening, with almost half (45 per cent) using an illegal provider. Research conducted by White Glo discovered 75 per cent are unhappy with the colour of their teeth and with professional whitening costing over €1 , 0 0 0 m a n y a r e clearly looking for alternatives to achieve a perfect smile. The good news is that with the increasing popularity of teeth whitening, there are more options than ever before and simply choosing the right for-
mula can achieve similar results to those of a dentist. Dr Georgio Sotrio p o u l o s , W h i t e G l o ’s dentist advises on how to safely whiten teeth at home, “Choosing the right at home whitening kit can be a challenge when there are so many options available. “I’d recommend a peroxide free for mula to remove yellowing on the surface of your tooth enamel without any abrasion. Combining this with a fluoride enriched whitening toothpaste will lighten discolouration caused by certain food and drinks. Any whitening kit with more than 0.1 per cent hydrogen peroxide should be avoided so damage is not done to the enamel.” Considering this research, it is essential for consumers to be educated on how they can safely emulate their favourite celebrities’ white smile. The two best options are to visit a fully qualified dentist, or to avoid a hefty bill, use an approved at home whitening kit which has proven results and is backed up with reviews. With the popularity of teeth whitening showing no signs of slowing down, instead of warning Brits away from the beauty phenomenon, it is time to educate the UK on how to safely achieve the results they so clearly desire.
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Don’t let norovirus catch NOROVIRUS, which causes diarrhoea and vomiting, is one of the most common stomach bugs in the UK. It’s also called the ‘winter vomiti n g b u g ’ b e c a u s e i t ’s more common in winter, although you can catch it at any time of the y e a r. J u s t b e c a r e f u l that you don’t catch it from people visiting from the UK. Norovirus can be ver y unpleasant but it usually clears up by itself in a few days. However, you should tr y to avoid going to your doctor if you have any of the symptoms, as norovirus can spread to others ver y easily. Symptoms You’re likely to have norovirus if you experience suddenly feeling sick; projectile vomiting; and water y diarrhoea. Some people also have a slight fever, headaches, painful stomach cramps and aching limbs. The symptoms normally appear one to two days after you become infected and typically last for up to two or three days. If you experience sudden diarrhoea and vomiting, the best thing to do is to stay at home until you’re feeling bet-
ter. There’s no cure for norovirus, so you have to let it run its course. Treatment Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. You need to drink more than usual to replace the fluids lost from vomiting and diarrhoea - as w e l l a s w a t e r, a d u l t s could also try fruit juice and soup. Avoid giving fizzy drinks or fruit juice to children as it can make their diarrhoea worse. Babies should continue to feed as usual, either with breast milk or other milk feeds. Take paracetamol for any fever or aches and pains, and get plenty of rest.
Avoid going to your doctor if you have any symptoms as norovirus can spread easily.
Prevention Norovirus can spread v e r y e a s i l y, s o y o u should wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water, particularly after using the toilet and before preparing food. Don’t rely on alcohol hand gels, as they do not kill the virus.
ILLNESS: The norovirus has a number of symptoms.
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British food not so popular... with the British LANCASHIRE HOT POT, kedgeree and liver and bacon are among a list of British meals which could soon be consigned to the history books According to a new study, traditional British dinners
could soon be a thing of the past, as Britons now officially prefer foreign food. Researchers have discovered a staggering 91 per cent of the nation now claim to prefer ‘world food’ to traditional British meals, with a further 73 per cent saying the days of us sitting down to a dinner of meat and two veg are pretty much over. And according to the research by Deliveroo, many much-loved favourites could soon be consigned to the history books, with 70 per cent of modern Brits having never tasted traditional British dish Devilled Kidneys (lamb kidneys cooked in Worcester sauce and mustard butter), 54 per cent having never tried liver and bacon, 53 per cent not having tasted faggots and a further 36 per cent never having sampled a steak and kidney pudding.
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HOT POT: One in three people surveyed have never tried one. A traditional suet pudding has never been enjoyed by 55 per cent of the nation, while 34 per cent have not tried bubble and squeak - and just over one in three have never sampled a traditional Lancashire Hot Pot. But when asked what their favourite dishes were, 68 per cent of those polled said pizza, while 47 per cent voted for curries, 40 per cent said spaghetti bolognaise and 38 per cent said Asian inspired dinners like stir fries were their alltime favourite. When quizzed on why Brits felt traditional food is losing favour in place of more exotic dishes, over half (55 per cent) said the ease of being able to order any food from around the world, while 43 per cent said they were better travelled so their culinary horizons had been broadened.
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Moroccan Chickpea Stew Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, 1 pinch salt, 3 potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 cup golden raisins, water, or enough to cover, 1 (14.5oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1 bunch kale, ribs removed, chopped, 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander. Preparation P r e p a r a t i o n Ti m e – 1 5 m i n u t e s . Cooking time – 25 minutes.
Method 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minu t e s . S t i r t h e c u m i n , c o r i a n d e r, cayenne pepper, garam masala, curr y powder, and salt into the onion and garlic; cook together until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the potatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and raisins to the pot. Pour enough water over the mixture to cover; bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. 2. Add the chickpeas and kale to the pot; simmer until the kale wilts, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the coriander over the stew and immediately remove the pot from the heat.
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Atlas Mountain Soup Beef Curry Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped dried apricots, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 pound ground lamb, 4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, 1 large green bell pepper, sliced, 1 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped, 1 lemon, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 tablespoon sugar, salt and black pepper to taste Preparation Preparation time – 15 minutes. Cooking time – 45 minutes. Method 1. Soak the apricots in water for 2 hours or more until soft; drain. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, cinnamon, cumin, and paprika; cook and stir for 1 minute. Raise the heat to medium-high, crumble in the ground lamb, stirring and breaking it up with a wooden spoon for a few minutes until browned. Stir in the drained apricots, celery, green pepper, and tomato. 3. Using a vegetable peeler, shave 5 - 6 strips of rind off the lemon and add to the soup with the juice of the lemon. Stir in the water and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer gently for half an hour. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Soup Ingredients 1 pound cubed beef stew meat, 2 onions, chopped, 2 tablespoons margarine, 6 cups beef stock, 2 tablespoons curry powder, 2 bay leaves, 2 potatoes, sliced, 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt Preparation Preparation Time – 5 minutes. Cooking time – 90 minutes. Method 1. In a large saucepan or pot, brown the beef cubes and onions in butter or margarine. 2. Add the beef stock, curry and bay leaves. Cook at low heat for 30 minutes. 3. Add the potatoes, vinegar, and salt. Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until all is tender. Serve hot!
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Wordsearch Wizards of Waverly Place
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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WAVERLY SUB STATION SELENA GOMEZ DISNEY WIZARDS ALEX
JUSTIN MAX HARPER JERRY UNCLE KELBO ZEKE
COMPETITION RUSSO LAIR WAND FAMILY
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Across 1 Bundles, packets or parcels (8) 4 Let fall to the ground (4) 8 Have in common (5) 10 Convert into cash (7) 11 Farm vehicle (7) 12 Try out (4) 14 Did what one was told (6) 16 Drink of the gods (6) 19 Young bears (4) 21 Overwhelm (7) 24 As a replacement (7) 25 Frequently (5) 26 Consumes (4) 27 Brings into being (8)
Down 1 Situation (8) 2 Representative (5) 3 Mistakes (6) 5 Wrecks (5) 6 Look furtively (4) 7 Conflict (6) 9 Not in a state of sleep (5) 13 Gifts (8) 15 Less difficult (6) 17 Indulgence (5) 18 Boundary (6) 20 Spill or tip out (5) 22 Having excessive self-esteem (5) 23 Money extracted as a penalty (4)
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
• Average: 19
• Very good: 39
• Good: 27
• Excellent: 50
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SCORING: • 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points • 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points • 8 or more letters: 11 points
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Across 1 Silences judge, centre court, before set is over (7) 5 Shatters sculptures (5) 8 The ordinary elements of complaints (5) 9 Could be a cretin, for sure (7) 10 An American author or a couple (5) 11 Subject is in the melting pot (5) 12 Supporter begins to suspect some cheek (5) 14 Butch starts making a cured ham omelette (5) 19 Neat about turn for vehicles (5) 21 Revise original alert (5) 23 Go ahead, before Grant (7) 24 Turkish leader in once more (5) 25 Breaks in to arrest suspect (5) 26 Recommend guests start getting organised (7)
Down 1 Story about Rotterdam, possibly (6) 2 Over praise that's more insipid (7) 3 Not raised Georgia in Pacific kingdom (5) 4 Boxer's assistant's back up (6) 5 Nasty rat bite for cleric’s head wear (7) 6 Some Augusta teenagers in Georgia, perhaps (5) 7 Carpenters’ need Dollar and Queen (6) 13 Means street is in messy repair (7) 15 Grass and such is part of a kosher bagel (7) 16 Puts up or is in a daze (6) 17 Cooks for, but reacts badly (6) 18 Middle age lady has time for a sea bird (6) 20 Helps Lincoln with first tax system (5) 22 Characters want George’s nasal tone (5)
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SOLTIMES STAR QUIZ : COULD THEIR PATHS HAVE CROSSED? This week’s quiz is not about whether these pairs could have actually met in real life, but whether they were both alive at the same time 1. Actor Steve McQueen and singer Queen Latifah (real name Dana Elaine Owens)? 2. First ever FWA Footballer of the Year Sir Stanley Matthews and current PFA Young Player of the Year Dele Alli? 3. German composer Engelbert Humperdinck and singer Engelbert Humperdinck (born Arnold George Dorsey)? 4. Lord Horatio Nelson and explorer Captain James Cook? 5. Mobster Al Capone and Great Train Robbery ‘mastermind’
Bruce Reynolds? 6. Playwrights Henrik Ibsen and Tennessee Williams? 7. Rolling Stone Brian Jones and singer Aled Jones? 8. Russian rulers Peter the Great and Catherine the Great? 9. Singer Eddie Cochran and comedian Eddie Izzard? 10. Wind-up radio inventor Trevor Baylis and television pioneer John Logie Baird?
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Answers: 1. YES (McQueen - died 1980, Queen Latifah - born 1970), 2. YES (Matthews - died 2000, Alli - born 1996), 3. NO (composer - died 1921, singer – born 1936), 4. YES (Nelson - born1758, Cook - died 1779), 5. YES (Capone - died 1947, Reynolds born 1931), 6. NO (Ibsen - died 1906, Williams - born 1911), 7. NO (Brian - died 1969, Aled - born 1970), 8. NO (Peter – died 1725, Catherine – born 1729), 9. NO (Cochran died 1960, Izzard - born 1962), 10. YES (Baylis - born 1937, Baird - died 1946)
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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) There has been a very strong feeling through these last few weeks. This feeling has been one of spirituality. Your thoughts have been deeper than usual and the sense that there is more to life is acute. This, therefore, gives an impetus to everything that you do this week. The need to progress both on the home and business front has rarely been stronger.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) In the last few weeks there may have been a sense of being not quite in control. That is something to deal with this week. Real progress will only be made when you have faced what is not wanted. You will rid yourself of any negative emotions quickly by facing them.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You are a great charmer but it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Is there the possibility that your romantic life needs tidying up? Perhaps the number of irons that you have in the fire is causing problems? This week, make it a priority to simplify your life. Be strong and straight with others. A clean slate for the future means not letting small matters run away with you.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The ever-inquisitive part of your brain is in high spirits. Clearly there is much to be known and enjoyed over the coming months. Begin at the beginning though. Before you throw yourself into a spiritual or business endeavour, get the facts. I don't mean what people tell you they think. What you need right now is proof that your interest in a certain area is justified.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Certainly there have been times that you felt crestfallen. Sometimes circumstances bring us down. Avoid believing in the myth of ‘what should have been’. What you are is not what others see but what you feel inside.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) The changes that have already started in the way that you see your life have given pause for thought. You are sure that you could have done better but maybe it is not clear how. Take a step back now and see where you came from. Two years ago where were you heading? Do you still want to follow that path? A need to get back on track can start this week.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) It becomes clear to you that some friends are drifting away. We all have to make changes as life itself is a constantly shifting event. You prefer to hold on to what is familiar and you are not alone in that. At the moment, however, there is much for you to experience, see and feel.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) With a lot of pent-up energy and not a little determination the month is off to a strong start with you. Be aware, however, that treading on the toes of influential people is not to be advised. Your feeling that you are right is admirable, but be tactful.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) You of all people understand the importance of the spiritual side of life. Despite being successful in your own right there is the need to bring this to other people. In sharing your experiences this year you come to a better understanding yourself.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your practical streak is in full force. Over the next months you will bring much benefit to those around you, in financial terms perhaps, but also spiritually. This week, in itself, shows you how others value your presence and advice.
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Your lot is to be optimistic and positive. Perhaps in the last few months there was the need to take on the problems of others. However, you absolutely must get a balance here. Concentrate this week on getting your body and mind in good shape. That means being a little self-centred to start with. A good routine is essential and the will to stick with it.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your very nature can lead to internal struggles. In the coming months, however, the truth becomes clear. What is outside of your experience now will become a part of your make-up. Any fear that you had of the unknown gradually diminishes.
BOOK REVIEW
Manipulated Lives by H A Leuschel
“MY emotions felt like they had tumbled from a great height, crashing onto sharp, rough rocks below. “I started to doubt my own intuitions and judgements and there were some days when I was feeling
like an empty shell.” This is a collection of five short stories conveying a message that manipulation can ruin lives. Themes of deception and untrustworthy testaments distort the truth and it results in mayhem. Sophie, the narrator was tall, blonde with green
eyes. She epitomises beauty. She worked part-time at a PR firm writing literary reviews for women’s magazines as a freelancer. The story is set in London with a relaxing break to Brighton. It was when Sophie was visiting her private sports’ club that she noticed a small and delicate boy who seemed to have been abandoned sitting in the children’s play area. “He looked like a beautiful, fantastical character who’d walked straight out of a children’s picture book.” She wondered if there was something wrong with
him? The maternal side took over and there was an instant bond created between them. In the beginning there’s a sting in the tale: ‘life can deal you a difficult card’ and before the story develops we are told that Leo no longer features in her life. David, 10 years older than Sophie, tall, broad and good-looking, a consultant for a big marketing firm, was juggling fatherhood with a demanding job. Sophie was appalled at his negligence in abandoning his son. The story was set around a time where child abductions
were real with tragic consequences. Her fondness for Leo resulted in trusting David more than she would have normally done to a complete stranger. She soon became a ‘professional childminder’ then started buying toys for him, then taking him to school. Inevitably a growing intimacy developed with David and to outsiders they seemed like the perfect family. However, Sophie was naturally curious about Leo’s mother and is fobbed off by David with the intensity of his hatred towards his ex-wife. “If someone tells you only part of a story, you will wonder, and not always in their favour.” A number of incidents start to alarm Sophie and she questions
David’s honesty over his alleged victimisation by a female manipulator, the ‘deluded lunatic’ of his ex. It all proves too much for Sophie after being stalked and threatened. She reflects on the loss of innocence, presumably her own and likens herself to a fish in her pursuit of truth; truth is “like a slippery wet fish that we normal humans are unable to catch with bare hands.” For a short while she felt as if she was that fish.
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FILM REVIEW dition there are a number of passengers who could potentially be the murderer. The cast also includes Johnny Depp, who will play Ratchett, the man who is murdered; Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr., who is playing Dr. Arbuthnot; and Tom Bateman, who will play the Frenchman Bouc Lucy Boynton and Derek Jacobi round out the cast. Pfeiffer will play Mrs Hubbard, a glamorous and opinionated passenger with a secret. Dame Wendy Hiller’s cameo role 42 years ago as a member of the Russian royalty Princess Dragomiroff, is played by Dame Judi Dench.
Film & TV Guide
MYSTERY: Sir Kenneth Branagh stars as detective Hercule Poirot.
ONE TO WATCH
Prince Harry and Meghan: Truly, Madly, Deeply
OUR PICK OF THIS WEEK’S MUST-SEE
FILM OF THE WEEK
St Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold
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THE ever growing list of movie makeovers is a new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic tale Murder on the Orient Express. Starring - as Hercule Poirot - and directed by Sir Kenneth Branagh, the film also features a who’s who of A-listers including Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley, Michael Pena and Dame Judi Dench. The now well-known story thanks to big and small screen productions revolves around a murder on board the famous train. Belgian detective Hercule Poirot must solve the case, but as he soon discovers and in true Christie tra-
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Murder on the Orient Express
Monday November 6 ITV1 9pm to 10pm AMID rumours of an imminent engagement between Prince Harry, 32, and 36-year-old Meghan Markle, this new one-off documentary charts the history of their romance and asks ‘who is the woman the fifth in line to the throne wants to marry?’ The film will tell Meghan’s story, from her humble childhood to her burgeoning career as an actress, model, successful businesswoman and human rights ambassador. It will examine how Meghan can fit in to the world’s most public family, but also what her arrival will do to the British Monarchy.
Saturday November 4 ITV2 4.05pm to 6.10pm AFTER catching one of their classmates attempting to steal a ring from the school’s archives, the girls of the St Trinian’s boarding school discover that a mysterious man promised £20,000 to have the ring returned to him. The students learn from their headmistress, Camilla Fritton, the ring is part of a valuable set made by her pirate ancestor that can lead the way to buried treasure. Shortly after learning this news, the school is robbed by a group of masked thugs led by Sir Piers Pomfrey whose descendant was robbed by Camilla’s ancestor and is also the leader of a secret sexist brotherhood known as AD1. Camilla asks the girls to recover the ring and find the treasure, so they call in former head girl Kelly, now working for MI7, while Camilla reunites with former flame Geoffrey Thwaites who infiltrates Pomfrey’s society. Starring Rupert Everett, David Tennant, Colin Firth and Talulah Riley.
OUR CHOICE
Louis Theroux: My Scientology Movie
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Sunday November 5 BBC2 9pm to 10.35pm “I FIND that the most inexplicable behaviour is motivated by very relateable human impulses,” says Louis Theroux as he heads to Los Angeles for his first feature documentary. Recorded in collaboration with director John Dower and double Academy award-winning producer Simon Chinn, it explores the mysterious and controversial Church of Scientology. Following a long fascination with the religion and much experience in dealing with eccentric, unpalatable and unexpected human behaviour, the beguilingly unassuming Theroux won’t take no for an answer when his requests to enter the Church’s headquarters is turned down. Inspired by the Church’s use of filming techniques, and aided by ex-members of the organisation, Theroux uses actors to replay some incidents people claim they experienced as members in an attempt to better understand the way it operates. In a bizarre twist, it becomes clear the Church is also making a film about him. My Scientology Movie is stranger than fiction.
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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
Boxing Champions As at October 1, these boxers were champions at the weights given: Miniweight (105lbs/47.6kg) WBC: Chayaphon Moonsri WBA: Thammanoon Niyomtrong IBF: Hiroto Kyoguchi WBO: Ryuya Yamanaka
Lightweight (135lbs/61.2kg) WBC: Mikey Garcia WBA: Jorge Linares IBF: Robert Easter, jnr. WBO: Terry Flanagan
Light Flyweight (108lbs/49kg) WBC: Ken Shiro WBA: Ryoichi Taguchi IBF: Milan Melindo WBO: Kosei Tanaka
Light Welterweight (140lbs/63.5kg) WBC, WBA & WBO: Terry Crawford
Flyweight (112lbs/50kg) WBC: Daigo Higa WBA: Kazute Ioka IBF: Donnie Nietes WBO: Sho Kimura Super Flyweight (115lbs/52.2kg) WBC: Srisoket Sar Rungvisas WBA: Khalid Yafai IBF: Jerwin Ancajas WB: Naoya Inoue Bantamweight (118lbs/53.5kg) WBC: Luis Nery WBA & IBF: Ryan Burnett WBO: Zolani Tete Super Bantamweight (122lbs/55.3kg) WBC: Rey Vargas WBA: Moises Flores (interim) IBF: Rysoke Iwasa WBO: Jessie Magdalene
Welterweight (147lbs/66.7kg) WBC & WBA: Keith Thurman IBF: Errol Spence WBO: Jeff Horn Light Middleweight (154 lbs/69.9kg) WBC & WBA: Jermell Charlo IBF: Jarrett Hurd WBO: Miguel Cotto Middleweight (160 lbs/72.6kg) WBC, WBA & IBF: Gennady Golovkin WBO: Billy Joe Saunders Super Middleweight (168lbs/76.2kg) WBC: David Benavidez WBA: George Groves IBF: Andre Dirrell (interim) WBO: Gilberto Ramirez Light heavyweight (175lbs/79.4kg) WBC: Adonis Stevenson WBA: Dmitry Bivol
Flyweight (126lbs/57.2kg) WBC: Gary Russell WBA: Jesus Rojas IBF: Lee Selby WBO: Oscar Valdez
Cruiserweight (200lbs/90.7kg) WBA: Denis Lebedev WBC: Mairis Briedis IBF: Murat Gassiev WBO: Oleksandr Usyk
Super Flyweight (130lbs/59kg) WBC: Miguel Berechelt WBA: Alberto Machado WBO: Vasyl Lomachenko
Heavyweight (200lbs+/90.7kg+) WBC: Deontay Wilder WBA & IBF: Anthony Joshua WBO: Joseph Parker
Note: Ancajas (super-flyweight) fights in Belfast on November 18. The USA have 15 champions overall; Japan have 10, the UK nine, Mexico eight, Kazakhstan and Russia both three and Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Thailand two each. Over 15 countries have at least one champion boxer… and after his win over Carlos Tankam last weekend, GB’s Anthony Joshua has set his sights on winning all four heavyweight titles.
Joseph Parker.
Fascinating Sporting Facts THIS is part one of a new series covering fascinating, interesting, even sensational and quite bizarre incidents and achievements that have occurred in the world of sport over the course of time. These ‘facts’ have been selected at random, in no specific date order or significance. Take a breath and read on.
• And staying with Arsenal. The Gunners have played in the top flight of English football since 1919. They actually finished 5th in Division Two in season 1914-15, but were subsequently promoted to the First Division when the Football League extended the number of participating teams in the top two Divisions from 20 to 22. But the question was why were Arsenal upgraded? As it happened, Derby County, Preston North End, Barnsley, Wolves and Arsenal had finished in the top five in that order in the last season before th First World War. But when League football resumed in 1919, it was Arsenal who joined Derby and Preston in the top flight, along with Chelsea (19th) who effectively, should have been demoted with Tottenham Hotspur who had finished bottom of the table - this after Manchester United had won their final game of the season, 2-0 against Liverpool, to leapfrog both London clubs. In fact, it transpired that United had ‘fixed’ the result of their game against Liverpool and their chairman, John McKenna, must have felt some guilt, because at the League’s AGM in August 1919, he gave a speech insisting on the continued presence in the top flight of the Stamford Bridge club. And that’s what happened! The Blues stayed up, Spurs went down, replaced by Arsenal, who were it says ‘officially promoted’ owing to their long service in the League. But why didn’t Barnsley and/or Wolves gain promotion? That debate lingered on, and on, and on… and there’s still talk today as to why Arsenal were given promoted almost 100 years ago when they obtained seven points fewer that the second placed team!
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Royal Decree amends Spanish MOT rules THE council of ministers have approved a Royal Decree that amends certain requirements and regulations in respect of the Spanish MOT (ITV). U n t i l n o w, i f a v e h i c l e failed an inspection it was mandator y to return to the same inspection station for the second test within a maximum period of one month. The new regulation now permits the vehicles to be taken to a dif ferent station but within the same time scale of one month. For those vehicles that pass the ITV test, the mandator y date for the next revision will not be changed if the vehicle passes the inspection in advance, provided it’s not more
ACCORDING to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), car manufacturing fell in September with year-on-year output declining by 4.1 per cent. A total of 6,500 fewer cars rolled off production lines than in the same month last year, with a
than one month in advance. That means that, for example, if the ITV expires on a vehicle in Januar y 2018 and you pass the test in December 2017, the next date will be Januar y 2019. If you were to take the same vehicle in November 2017, it will expire in November 2018. The Royal Decree also forces all ITV stations to have the correct diagnostic tools that connect with the onboard computers that many vehicles approaching their first ITV inspections now have. This will allow detailed inspections of the electronic security systems to check they are functioning correctly as well as improved controls of emissions.
CHANGES: The Royal Decree amends certain requirements and regulations.
UK car sales affected by Brexit and diesel concerns total output of 153,224. Production for export fell by 1.1 per cent in line
FALLING: UK decline higher than across Europe as a whole.
with slower growth across EU markets, but it was the substantial dou-
ble-digit losses in the home market which drove the overall decline. Domestic demand in the month dropped 14.2 per cent to 31,421 units, contributing to an overall year-to-date production decrease of 2.2 per cent. SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes said: “With UK car manufacturing falling for a fifth month this year, it’s clear that declining consumer and business confidence is affecting domestic demand and hence production volumes. Uncertainty regarding the national air quality plans also didn’t help the domestic market for diesel cars, despite the fact these new vehicles will face no extra charges or restric-
tions across the UK. “Brexit is the greatest challenge of our times and yet we still don’t have
any clarity on what our future relationship with our biggest trading partner will look like, nor detail of the transitional deal being sought. Leaving the EU with no deal would be the worst outcome for our sector so we urge government to deliver on its commitments and safeguard the competitiveness of the industry.”