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Drug driving NATIONAL POLICE have arrested man who is allegedly a member of an international organisation responsible for trafficking drugs between Spain and Luxembourg. Police arrested the man in Huercal-Overa after French police had issued a European Order of Detention and Deliver y in late September. According to reports, the man was allegedly in charge of organising drug transfers by road as well as hiding the goods in vehicles and also hiring the drivers to traffic the drugs. The man’s crimes reportedly date back to December, 2015 when French po-
Breaking the bank A FORMER bank branch director has been sentenced to two years in prison after allegedly taking more than €1.1 million from customers. The banker was also been given a fine of €12 a day for four months.
Food for Kings THE ‘King Alfonso XIII’ Brigade has received a shipment of gourmet products from ‘Sabores Almería’ donated by the Provincial Council. These Almerian products will now be distributed among the legionaries who are departing towards the Middle East.
DETAINED: The man was arrested by Spanish National Police in Huercal-Overa. lice found more than 340 kilos of hashish resin inside a fuel tanker in the French city of Loisy. The two drivers of the
vehicle, which had Spanish plates, allegedly told police that they had been hired by the arrested individual to travel
from Junquera to Luxembourg. The man could face up to 30 years in prison if found guilty.
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35,000 diabetes patients given eye tests in Almeria JOINT TALKS: Members from both cities spoke about future possibilities.
Miami and Almeria talk tourism THE city of Miami and the province of Almeria will address possible commercial and tourism agreements between both territories to boost the economy of both regions. The president of Diputacion, Gabriel Amat, and the Vice-President, Javier A García, received the first lady of the city of Miami, Ana Cristina Corredeaguas, in the Provincial Palace President Amat said the meeting was to establish an
informal agreement that would mean a boost in investment in the province of Almeria and, also, in Miami. “The idea is to create a bond to be able to make exchanges that allow our economy to continue growing.” During the meeting, Mrs Corredeaguas suggested that the agricultural potential of the province, as well as the possibilities offered by Almeria for tourists, were significant:
“We have the only virgin beaches of the Mediterranean arc, and we are the only territory in Europe where you can enjoy the four seasons in a single day. The beach and the snow are only an hour away,” assured the Vice President. She added that: “We are complementary territories. Almería has many aspects that interest Miami and Miami also offers great possibilities for Almerian companies to invest there.”
MORE than 35,000 people with diabetes have undergone an eye test to detect early signs of blindness brought on by the disease. The total of 35,344 people tested for early diabetic retinopathy means that, since its implementation in 2006, the coverage of the programme has been growing progressively, reaching 95 per cent of the target population of patients with diabetes. The diabetic retinopathy given to the patients is characterised by different lesions that affect the retina and is one of the leading complications of diabetes, which can lead to blindness. The risk of vision loss in people with diabetes is 25 times higher than in the general population. It is estimated that between 15 and 30 per cent of people with diabetes have retinopathy and that the risk of blindness can be reduced by more
EYE TESTS: Will detect early signs of blindness. than 60 per cent if it is diagnosed early. Of 51,000 Almerians, 27,900 men and more than 23,300 women, are suspected of having the illness. There have been 64,741 retinographies performed in Almeria since 2006. The Diabetic Retinopathy Early Detection Programme, launched by the Ministry of Health as part of the Comprehensive Diabetes Plan, encourages all diabetes patients to be checked.
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Petition signed to protect children TUMBLR
New documentary sheds light on Almeria's role in Holywood DECISION MADE: The Junta de Andalucia. THE Junta de Andalucia, the Provincial Delegation of Almería and more than 20,000 people have signed a collective commitment agreement to protect children in the province. The signatures have come from people in areas including Almería, Adra, El Ejido, Níjar, Roquetas de Mar and Vícar.
Albox street improvements continue ALBOX Council has announced that continuing street renovations are proceeding well throughout the town. New steel fences are being fitted and damaged pavements replaced to guarantee safer pedestrian access along roadsides. Following the completion of the new sidewalk on the first
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A NEW documentary directed by Francisco Rodríguez will premiere in Almeria this week telling the story of the province’s involvement in North American film productions in Spain. Rodríguez, who was involved as a producer in such Hollywood productions between 1955 to 1980, also spoke at the Albaida institute where he has held a roundtable with the students of the Audiovisual Production department. The filmmaker believes that “the [continued] arrival of large films can be recovered” in Almeria, and that the location can still be a pioneer in Almeria both in landscape, culture and technical skill. He recalls that American cinema decided to move to Europe, mainly to Italy and Spain, due to cheaper production costs, but also for the fascinating landscape of the province. “If Ridley Scott has come to shoot probably others will follow him, and people like Benjamin Fernandez, the art director of Ridley Scott, who is a great friend of mine, continues to give his best efforts to make films in Spain, and in Almería.” The director of the Almeria International Festival, Enrique Iznaola, said that “within the programming of our festival, we wanted there to be a window also for the documentary related to Almería.”
The signing of the agreement was carried out during the Conference on Childhood Policies held at the headquarters of the Government Delegation of the Board in Almeria. The meeting was opened by the territorial delegate of Equality, Health and Social Policy, José María Martín, who stressed that “both the development of the conference and the signing of the agreement aims to improve the lives of children of Almería, recognising and promoting their rights and working, always thinking of their best interests.”
DAMAGED: the roads in need of repair.
side of Pardo Street, construction has already begun on the opposite road. Local residents on social media have, however, expressed concern that the town hall is taking too long to repair roads which have been significantly damaged for years, with no improvements made in the interim.
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IN ATTENDANCE: Simon Manley (centre) in Madrid.
British Ambassador Simon Manley in Madrid for Remembrance Service THE British Ambassador in Spain, Simon Manley, attended and read a lesson at the Service of Remembrance at St George’s Anglican Church in Madrid. The Ambassador, who attends this service every year, was joined by diplomatic colleagues from across the Commonwealth, EU and other countries, as well as serving members of UK armed forces based in Spain, as part of NATO operations or bilaterally. In addition, a number of British consular teams also attended Remembrance Day events across Spain.
Simon Manley said: “Remembrance Day is a special moment for us all to remember those who serve, and have served, to keep us safe and free. I will remember the members of my own family who served: my father in the Eighth Army in North Africa and Italy, my maternal grandfather with the RAF in Sri Lanka, and my paternal grandfather with the RFC in France. And it’s absolutely right, in these turbulent times, to underline that the United Kingdom’s commitment to Europe’s security remains absolute.”
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Captain’s human cargo ing boat. It measured five metres long and was two metres wide, with a 40 horsepower engine. He and his passenger were rescued in stormy waters and
Double award for Veracruz beaches T W O b e a c h e s i n Ve r a c r u z w i l l n e x t year be awarded Ecoplayas flags in recognition of their sustainable environmental management. The councillor for Beaches of Vera, Francisca García Carretero, has collected these awards during the 19th International Congress and Exhibition of Beaches-Ecoplayas 2017 held last week in San Sebastian. García Carretero said that “in addition to renewing the one we had already received last year at the beach of Las Marinas, we have obtained another one in the Playazo for the improvement of the beach sanitation network and for renovating all the signage.” The objective of Ecoplayas 2017 has been to offer a global vision of all aspects related to the world of beaches and to improve global standards in quality and the protection of coasts.
after an investigation by the Almeria police and European Border Agency (FRONTEX), authorities charged him with belonging to an organised smuggling gang specialising
in human traffic. They believe he regularly sailed to the Almeria coast using the boat, taking payment from immigrants desperate to reach Spain. He also organ-
ised logistics and navigation and was allegedly a key member of the gang. Aside from people trafficking and immigration charges, he faces punishment for using an unsafe boat, ill-equipped to transpor t a large group of people more than 100 nautical miles.
Universal Wonderful Street Academy holds fundraiser THE Universal Wonderful Street Academy recently held its annual charity dinner in Mojácar, as part of its fundraising activities to support the orphaned and abandoned children of Accra, in the Republic of Ghana. The non-profit organisation was created in 2012 by singer Louis Wonder to give children an education, healthcare and a daily meal, all free of charge. Currently, the Wonderful Street Academy helps more than 200 children up to 16 years old. In order to support the Universal Wonderful Street
GOOD TIME: Some of those who attended the fundraiser. Academy, a headquarters was created in Mojácar, unique in Spain, which helps them to raise funds. Alongside the various activities carried out this year by the NGO, a fundraising
meal, attended by the mayor of Mojácar, Rosa María Cano was held. All donations collected are used directly for the children and the maintenance of the school.
Beatriz García, head of Universal Wonderful Street Academy in Mojácar, has been organising solidarity projects in this town for more than six years and coordinating new proposals to raise funds to provide education for the most disadvantaged children in Ghana. The Republic of Ghana is one of the largest and most populous African countries. Although it is a relatively wealthy country, its economic outlook is unpredictable and suffers high levels of poverty of which children are the most disadvantaged and who suffer the most.
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The roof is in the pudding! Over €11,500 raised for essential repair work at Vera Orphanage Casa Hogar’s history
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VERA Orphanage could still be saved after a massive €11,500 was raised towards repairs. Thanks to the efforts of chief fundraiser Keith Holland, Shea Fox of Restaurante La Parata and their organising team, the ‘O’ Team, this fantastic achievement will contribute significantly to maintaining a safe and healthy environment at the home for all who live and work there. The money raised will contribute to over half of the cost of essential repairs to the roof of Casa Hogar, the Orphanage in the centre of Vera. Last Monday, over 100 guests were treated to an excellent meal provided by Shea and his team of nine during the event. Donations to the appeal were made through an auction, raffle and other events. Shea Fox made a generous contribution and an anonymous donation of over €4,000 was received. Entertainment was provided by the
SPIRITS RAISED: The ‘O’ Team were all smiles after the event. brilliant Ashley and Dainius and ace crooner Jack Law and the event was compèred by Paratá resident and Wannabee front man Paul Burt. “To achieve such a fund total for a local charity, from local people, is probably unprecedented in Almeria,” Holland said. “I cannot overstress the benefit of the work that can now be completed to help the residents and workers at Casa Hogar thanks to the donations from local businesses and in-
dividuals. I must also highlight that this was an event supported by an international, multicultural, multi-ethnic group of generous individuals and businesses,” Holland added. “As well as our Spanish supporters, there was a great representation of European expatriates who now live in Almeria, as well as from other areas around the globe. I must thank everyone of all nationalities who supported the event for this very important cause.”
CASA HOGAR has been open since 1872 and has a capacity to care for 24 children up to 18 years of age; providing care, comfort and encouragement to orphans, underprivileged and, occasionally, abused children and young adults. The main aim of the home is to create a space where children are looked after, promoting their development as people, combining technical quality and human warmth. Casa Hogar belongs to the Company of the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul and is dedicated to serving the most disadvantaged groups of society, through planned and comprehensive social action. During its life it has served social, welfare and educational requirements including nursery facilities for infants, a hospital and a school house. The Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul is an international congregation founded 384 years ago and is composed of more than 20,000 Sisters of Charity who work in 93 countries in development projects and help marginalised people.
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Dance on SIX flamenco clubs from Almería will take part in flamenco competitions across Andalucia between November 17 and December 23. The ‘Andaluz Circuit of Peñas Flamencas’ forms part of a programme of 95 performances across the province.
Race begins THE Provincial Delegation of Almería has welcomed the official presentation of the race ‘La Desértica.’ The race will take place on Saturday, November 18, and in which more than 4,300 athletes are scheduled to par ticipate from across Spain.
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‘Open Couple’ at the Casa de la Musica THE work ‘Open Couple’ written by Darío Fo and his wife, Franca Rame, arrives in Carboneras tomorrow (Saturday). The comedy is a satirical critique of the double morality that exists around sex and marriage. ‘Open Couple’ relates to the life of a ‘progressive’ couple who thinks they are very liberal and open, but the only one who enjoys that freedom is the man. It shows how machismo culture is locked in, sometimes even among the most liberal and
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COMEDY: The play will debut tomorrow (Saturday). progressive couples. ‘Open Couple’ is the penultimate show in the 12th edition of the P r o v i n c i a l C o u n c i l ’s theatre season in collaboration with the city of Carboneras that has already brought
works such as ‘Couple of Discarded’ and ‘Polvorones’ to the town. The play will debut on Saturday, November 18, at 9pm in the House of Music of Carboneras.
Mojácar and the Valparaiso Foundation award 2017 scholarships NEW artists continue to be recognised and supported in Mojácar thanks to scholarships from the Council and the Valparaíso Foundation. María Salmerón Huer tas, a Spanish painter; Mario Marzan and Roxana Pérez, visual artists from Puerto Rico and Rafael Ruiz, a photographer and sculptor, have spent the last two weeks in Mojácar, working on their different artistic projects. Raquel Belmonte, the councillor for Culture for the municipality stressed the importance of these scholarships both to the city and to the artistic development of those which they recognise and support. Last January, the poet Ben Clark was awarded a scholarship and won the prestigious Poetry 2017 Loewe Award. Seven hundred and six participants from 31 countries competed. Scholarships for 2017 are now closed until 2018, in which applications will resume from the January 15.
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LOS PASTORES will host two local musicians for a different evening of entertainment Performing tomorrow (Saturday) will be Elena Cano, who recently performed as part of the Plan BeeDebbie Davis project, accompanied by pianist and friend, Esther Peñas. The pair will come together to perform a number of French and Spanish romance songs in a comfortable evening in Cabrera. Tickets are priced at €10 each and music is set to begin at 8pm.
Albox athlete wins big ALBOX athlete Juan Javier Jimenez Oller won the second Bosque Encantado Trail race last Sunday in Lugros in the Sierra Nevada. The competition, which was over a distance of 23 kilometres, involved competitors from all over the province and country. The race, which is notoriously tricky for its mountain tracks, included more than 166 hikers and 267 runners who were heading into the forest, but who enjoyed good weather on the trail. Organisers have been keen to stress youth participation and the involvement of junior athletes in the competition.
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SILVER: Juan Javier Jiminez Oller secured second place.
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FRESH: Mayor Salvador Hernandez poses in front of the CREDIT: AYUNTAMIENTO CARBONERAS new skatepark.
A NEW skateboard park has opened in Carboneras town centre and will share space with a bio-healthy park for adults and seniors. Furniture has been replaced and new facilities installed to make this an enjoyable space for young visitors and senior citizens alike. The mayor of the town, Salvador Hernández stressed that “the new skate park responds to a demand from young people in the town who asked for space where they could practise this sport.” The mayor has asked for the cooperation of all residents “to maintain this space and its furniture in the best possible conditions.”
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When choosing your insurance cover, let your broker advise you! COMPARISON websites are a popular choice for insurance searches. But is that really the best way forward? Sure, if you are buying only on price, maybe that’s good for you but if you want to find something that is not only a good price but also a product that will provide the right cover and is tailored to your exacting needs, then it might not be the best idea. The policies on comparison sites are normally quite generic, only offering the basics of cover. They may have a high excess when you make a claim, for example, so in the end you are not really saving money. So what’s the answer? The simple answer is to use a professional, dedicated broker who you can sit down with for a face-to-face
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conversation. Liberty Seguros has an extensive network of over 300 brokers who are trained and very experienced to offer the friendly, expert advice that you deserve. In almost all cases, they will speak your language too. So, to sum up, what are the advantages of using a broker: • You don’t pay any more for using a broker, their services are free and they’ll give you the best deal possible. • They will give you the best options for the cover you need. • They will find the right product for you and they’ll also be able to tell you if you’re already covered by your existing insurance policies, so you don’t overlap, and they will often get you a
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Ye Greatte Flanne By Jos Biggs FACED with the mountain of Stuff on the kitchen table I foolishly rushed in where angels would have sent a text to Jamie Oliver requesting assistance. Encouraged from a distance by Pete I measured and mixed that part of the Stuff that was necessary for pastry. That seemed to go all right, apart from the amount of washing up it created. I grated a tablespoonful of lemon zest and thumbnail - more washing up! Pete knows from experience that when I break eggs they are well and truly broken, so he undertook this task while I dominated the sugar, thus foiling its plan to stickify the entire kitchen. Squeezing the lemons was within my skill base and quite therapeutic. Things were going fine; the Stuff on the kitchen table was gradually trans-
forming into Stuff That Will Need Washing Up, but you can’t make a lemon flan without breaking eggs. The essence of the flan, the lemon curd, apparently needed stirring continuously for 20/30 minutes, so I stirred continuously. After 29 minutes I said ‘Shouldn’t it have thickened up a bit?’ ‘Did you put the cornflour in?’ ‘What cornflour?’ FYI: If you put the cornflour in after 29 minutes, it will take another 25 minutes to thicken. But eventually we triumphed, even if the egg whites were too shy to peak. Once cooked and finished it looked a bit odd, but it tasted heavenly! If I ever remark that I’ve got too many lemons and I’m going to make a flan, shoot me! Please!
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Stetson rated by Sandy Shore THE term ‘cowboy’ conjures up an image of a bungling builder. Of course the building and allied trades can be attractive to swindlers. But, in my experience, the ethics and competence of most tradesmen is something the professions could learn much from. Of course there are highlymotivated competent people providing high standards in the professions. But, again based on experience, I wonder where many callings would stand if Stetson rated by their clients. A building industry term is, ‘you’re only as good as your last job.’ In other words, a City and Guilds diploma is merely a statement of what you once were or are capable of, which is quite a different thing. A lack of enthusiasm or a poor attitude shown towards
clients relegates one to cowboy status. This applies not just to those in the building and allied trades but to teachers, the legal, financial, medical services, and bureaucrats. These and other professions often leave much to be desired. If you think politicians are dishonest, reflect that an awardwinning British journalist placed the media as being far more corrupt than parliament. Experience entitles me to judge British schoolteachers on their performance. Sorry, it isn’t good when after 12 years education youth lacks basic writing, reading and numeracy skills. There are those for whom we must place our trust and it is all too often betrayed. Let us just say that in the broad health services, by which I include dentists, there are widely varying degrees of compe-
If images of Stetsons were applied to many professions, many professionals might take the hint. tence and integrity. Builders don’t club women down for protesting at what they see as government shortcomings. I have never met a plumber who would dishonestly deprive a person of their liberty as do many jurists. Occasionally, a roofer will leave something to be desired. This is tolerable but being deprived of one’s entitlement to sound education, liberty or ac-
cess to objective information is a right and not a privilege according to the whims of selfstyled professionals. Al Capone (1899 - 1947) is one of history’s most notorious gangsters. I believe him when he says, “Capitalism is the legitimate racket of the ruling classes.” The quality of hotels and the services they provide are exe m p l a r y. D u r i n g a n d a f t e r
each visit one is encouraged to comment. The hotel trade does take accountability responsibly and is based on the number of stars awarded. The AA and affiliated bodies use diamonds. If images of Stetsons were applied to many professions, and if users were encouraged to rate them, many professionals might take the hint, my own included.
Zombies unleashed to battle it out THE town of Albox is preparing for a new zombie apocalypse this Saturday. Registration is now open for friends and family to fight it out to be the winner and survivor of the ‘Viral Zombie Albox’ challenge. The night, organised by Albox City Hall, will be a full-on zombie battle experience a s competi-
tors seek to solve puzzles. Passes can be bought now to participate in this fun event throughout the city. The event, now in its second year, promises to be more challenging and even more fun than last year as the town prepares to battle it out with the undead. Tickets can be purchased online through the town’s Facebook page.
FULL-ON: The ‘Viral Zombie’ challenge takes place this weekend in Albox.
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HOME GROWN: Herbs can spice up cooking and brighten up the kitchen.
Herbal remedies HERBS are an attractive and essential part of any good garden and will also help brighten up the home and kitchen. Not only can they spice up home-made cooking, they can also attract new wildlife to the garden and lend an air of know-how and skill to a proper ty whilst being a valuable teaching tool for blooming gardeners. Herbs which aren’t eaten can be put to excellent
use in fending off unwelcome pests and creating an eco-system that encourages other herbs to thrive. Mint, for example, can deter ants and flies whilst borage flowers attract bees. The size and shape of the garden isn’t important with herbs, which take up less space and aren’t quite as climate dependent as plants. Herbs can also be used for medicinal purposes
for a wide variety of issues and growing them can be a firm part of a healthy lifestyle. Caution is urged when it comes to consuming any herbs, as many are purely for decorative purposes and are dangerous to the human body, others, such as chamomile, are broadly safe, but may be harmful to pregnant women and infants, so always exercise due care.
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Little Park comes back for Christmas EL EJIDO Town Hall square will once again play host to the ‘Little Park’ this year. Doors to the park will of ficially open on December 1 and this year will see the premier of the Synthetic Ice Rink. The Little Park will CHRISTMAS TIME: Last year’s Santa’s Grotto. have a whole host of attractions to be enjoyed by all such as the witch train, trampolines, children’s carousel, a battery car circuit, a plastic duck fishing pond and market stalls. There will also be different activities put on across the month of December, including games, workshops, competitions, dance exhibitions and both musical and theatrical performances. Christmas decorations will once again take over the Plaza Mayor of El Ejidota, with the traditional tree and the Portal de Belen returning to the area, where there will be carols sung regularly. Little Park will be open between 4pm and 9pm on weekdays and between 11am and 2pm and 4pm and 9pm on Saturday and Sunday.
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REGULARS: The group last performed in Almeria at the ‘Enclave de Sol’ in May.
Choir’s Christmas c POPULAR Almerian musician-choir group Almenara will return to the Maestro Padilla for a Christmas performance. Following the group’s successful Christmas concert last year and the ‘Enclave de Sol’ festival held in May, the group will once
again play in the provincial capital on December 27. The group will not only offer their classical bolero and Latin-based repertoire, but will also perform songs with strong Christmas overtones, interpreting various Spanish-American carols as well as recent popular
Spanish and Latin American music. Several Almerian artists will perform in the concert, collaborating with the group, as part of the repertoire organised specifically for the Christmas Concert. Almenara will also donate part of the proceeds to var-
Churches to host festive fair THE Anglican churches of Costa Almeria and Costa Calida are holding a Christmas Fair at Levante Bar car park (opposite Price Brown). There will be many stalls selling bric-a-brac, crafts, raffle, cakes, clothes and much more. The event will be held on Saturday December 2 from 10am. While entrance is free, the fair is a fundraising event for upkeep of the churches which receive no funding from England.
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concert ious charities and solidarity purposes, as they collaborate with various associations and local NGO’s. For more information, follow the group on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @grupoalmenara or watch them on YouTube at Almenara Group.
THE Central Market of Almeria is set to return just in time for Christmas. Market doors are set to officially open on Thursday November 30, open from 5pm to 8.30pm Monday to Friday and between 8am and 3pm on Saturdays. Until January 7, the square will also become the delivery point for children’s letters to both Santa Claus and then the Magi between 5pm and 7pm during weekdays. Almeria’s mayor, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, explained that the change was so customers could be reached at better times of day: “The idea is to offer this proximity trade to those citizens who in the morning do not have the chance to get close to the market.” He added that the change will be “good for the trade of the environment and will contribute to energise, also in the evenings, life in the centre.” There will be a number of activities and workshops while the market is on including the ‘Healthy Christmas’ workshop, an initiative set up in the hope of informing children of all the fruits and vegetables that are produced in Almeria and how to appreciate its flavours. Alongside the activities, the Municipal School of Music and Arts of Almeria will also be performing on various afternoons in December.
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Top tips for buying a home abroad BUYING a home in the sun is a dream come true for many Brits, especially at this time of year when the nights are long, the wind is biting, and the rain never seems to let up. But before rushing into a decision and snapping up what seems like a terrific bargain, consider the following advice. Find a good estate agent: yes estate agents rarely feature in dreams but a reputable local agent can make all the difference, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the lay of the land. Check with locals, lawyers and architects in the area for recommendations, and always get a second opinion. Set a realistic budget: expect hidden
DREAM HOME: Check out your facts fully before buying. costs and additional taxes and fees, including fees just to find out what fees you’ll pay. Non-residents may also be expected to stump up a larger deposit than anticipat-
ed. Find a good lawyer: recruiting a lawyer you can trust will go a long way towards your peace of mind. British consulates will provide a list of
approved lawyers, but make sure you’re clued up on the processes regardless, two minds are better than one. Check the property: seems a very simple point but people buying abroad are often swamped with time constraints and immediately blown away by the typical space and beauty homes abroad can offer. Make sure you know as much as you would were you buying a property at home. This also means researching the building companies behind the home or development through references and advice to ensure the value won’t decrease due to future legal troubles.
AUCTIONS: Completion takes place quickly.
Buying property at auction PROPERTY auctions are considered somewhat unusual, typically being out of the limelight, but attract a legion of devoted buyers and sellers across the world. Auctions normally see unique homes, or properties requiring restoration put before the hammer, although repossessed homes and those needing a quick sale are often to be found. Advantages of buying or selling at auction include a binding contract the second the hammer strikes, completion of the whole process often within a month, full transparency, and the use of a minimum reserve price to protect the seller.
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MINCE PIES, selection boxes and Champart of getting into the holiday spirit, but pagne are sure to become diet staples as with the likes of Quality Street, Cadbury the festive season gets underway, with Heroes and Chocolate Oranges containnormal health routines often taking a ing over 58g of sugar, try opting for Ferback seat. rero Rocher or Lindt to almost half your The season of sugar can be seriously sugar intake, down to 39g. detrimental to oral health and constant Ditching the chocolate biscuits in favour snacking and drinking puts our teeth at of festive shortbread is another way to NO HUMBUG: Dentists say you risk of cavities, which could result in startgive teeth a break, with Walker’s shortcan still enjoy a sugary Christmas. ing the New Year with a trip to the dentist. bread containing just 11.3g of sugar, A team of dentists from ‘WhiteGlo’ have put together a guide compared to the 38g in Fox’s famous Christmas selection. to the best Christmas food and drink hacks, to enjoy the seaWhen it comes to the big day itself, hidden sugars in cranson’s tempting treats, while still maintaining good oral health. berry sauce and honey roast hams, not only rack up the caloThe great debate on where to find the best mince pies fills ries, but also put teeth under attack for up to up to an hour after news feeds throughout December, but to cut down on the sweet eating. If turkey without cranberry sauce is hard to imagine, stuff, choose all butter mince pies which contain less sugar per choose Coleman’s version that is lighter on sugar per tablepie. Chocolate and biscuit selection boxes are another essential spoon.
Bloating... it can be prevented MOST of us have experienced the feeling of being bloated, when your tummy is stretched, puffy and uncomfortable. It often happens after a big weekend or over a festive season. But for some people, bloating is more than
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Food & Drink
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Ginger Veggie Stir-Fry Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 1/2 cloves garlic, crushed, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root, divided, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided, 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets, 1/2 cup snap peas, 3/4 cup julienned carrots, 1/2 cup halved green beans, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 1/2 tablespoons wat e r, 1 / 4 c u p c h o p p e d
onion, 1/2 tablespoon salt Preparation Preparation time – 25 minutes. Cooking time – 15 minutes. Method 1. In a large bowl, blend cornstarch, garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until cornstarch is dissolved. Mix in brocSTIR FRY: Full of tender but crisp vegetables. coli, snow peas, carrots, and green beans, tossing to lightly coat. 2. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat. Cook vegetables in oil for 2
minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Stir in soy sauce and water. Mix in onion, salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon ginger. Cook until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
MACARONI CHEESE: With a golden brown crust.
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Crusty Macaroni Cheese Ingredients 2 cups macaroni, 1/4 cup butter, divided, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons plain flour, 1 1/2 cups milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon white pepper, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco), 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard, 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup dry breadcrumbs Preparation Preparation Time – 20 minutes. Cooking time – 55 minutes Method 1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch glass baking dish. 2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and mix with half of the butter. 3. While the macaroni is boiling, melt the remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until the onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the flour, and cook 5 minutes longer. Add the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Cook and stir until the milk has thickened, about 10 minutes. Once thick and smooth, stir in the salt, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, mustard, 2 cups of Cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheeses have melted, then stir in the macaroni until evenly coated. Scrape into the prepared baking dish, and smooth the top. Toss the remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese with the dry bread crumbs in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the macaroni. 4. Bake in the preheated oven until the macaroni is hot and the crust is golden brown, for about 30 minutes.
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Barley Mushroom Risotto MUSHROOM RISOTTO: With a difference.
Ingredients 5 cups chicken broth, 1 tablespoon b u t t e r, 1 o n i o n , c h o p p e d , 1 c u p pearl barley, 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound mushrooms, sliced, 2 garlic, chopped, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation Preparation Time – 15 minutes. Cooking time – 50 minutes. Method 1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in
a saucepan. Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, and saute for 5 minutes. Add the barley, thyme, bay leaf and 2 cups of the hot broth. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low, and simmer until most of the broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Pour in remaining broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring and allowing it to become absorbed before adding more. This process takes about 50 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large frying pan. Saute mushrooms in the hot oil until tender. Add garlic, and cook for about 3 more minutes. Stir in the barley mixture and p a r s l e y. R e m o v e b a y l e a f , a n d serve.
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Wordsearch Taylor Swift
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.
TARGET:
PICTURE MINE MEAN WHITE HORSE
RONAN TOGETHER LOVE STORY BELONG
FEARLESS RED TROUBLE OUR SONG
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Across 1 Earnings (5) 4 Vocalists (7) 8 Associate (7) 9 Articulate (5) 10 Reserve (5) 11 Put in order (7) 12 Drowsy (6) 14 Shuts down (6) 17 Make good as new (7) 19 Ray or beam (5) 21 Look after (5) 22 Part (7) 23 Gracefully thin (7) 24 Curves (5)
Down 1 Rubs with cloth (5) 2 Trash (7) 3 From that time (5) 4 Unbroken series of events (6) 5 Impartial (7) 6 Consumed (5) 7 Thoroughfares (7) 12 Contracts (7) 13 Go on (7) 15 Railway stopping place (7) 16 Assistant (6) 18 Wait on (5) 19 Clean with hard rubbing (5) 20 Takes care of (5)
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• Average: 19
• Very good: 37
• Good: 26
• Excellent: 48
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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
Cryptic
Across 7 Horse the French produce is fit for farming (6) 8 Banker finally maintains they’re party goers (6) 10 Get a different baby’s bed first for the country residence (7) 11 Search for centre of Canberra (5) 12 Brute makes the ruler go back (4) 13 About time for detail (4) 17 Drop a heroic tale (4) 18 Locks in permanently (4) 22 Lacks pounds by the sound of it (5) 23 Sales patter about a new dog (7) 24 Applause for toast (6) 25 Elk in soy mixture for country folks (6)
Down 1 Furry creature ran around cricket club's old oak, initially (7) 2 Performer consumed by extremely funny plant (7) 3 Sadly, British lake is rather desolate (5) 4 Boat has sufficient models (7) 5 Of French, German, English county (5) 6 Very pale, like the female (5) 9 Small cup is steamed by mistake (9) 14 Genius sat more awkwardly (7) 15 Console a group of ministers (7) 16 Pupil, for example, not so much drunk (7) 19 Put last prawn in fire, for a light meal (5) 20 Ward off a returning pariah (5) 21 Meat from Jacob, a contractor (5)
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IRREGULAR SUDOKU
SOLTIMES STAR QUIZ : KNIGHT LIFE 1. According to legend, which British leader created a ‘Round Table’ to prevent quarrels among his knights, none of whom would accept a lower place than the others? 2. Call Up the Groups (1964), Pop Go the Workers and Merry Gentle Pops (both 1965) were all UK Top 10 hit singles for which humorous pop group? 3. Originally consisting of Merald and Brenda Knight plus William and Eleanor Guest, what was the name of singer Gladys Knight’s ‘backing group’? 4. What is the name of the American actor who starred as hightech modern crime fighter Michael Knight in the 1980s television series Knight Rider? 5. What was the name of the fictional female rough collie dog
character created by Yorkshire-born novelist Eric Knight? 6. Which famous footballer was awarded an honorary knighthood (KBE) in 1997? 7. Which famous sailor was knighted in 1967 by Queen Elizabeth II for becoming the first person to sail single-handed around the world by the clipper route? 8. Which Mediterranean island was owned by the Knights of St John from 1530 until it was captured by Napoleon in 1798? 9. Who, in 1953, was the first (and, so far, only) flat race jockey to be knighted? 10. With which sport would you principally associate both the Newcastle Knights and the York City Knights?
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Answers 1. King ARTHUR, 2. The BARRON KNIGHTS, 3. The PIPS, 4. David HASSELHOFF, 5 . LASSIE, 6. PELÉ (Edson Arantes do Nascimento), 7. Francis CHICHESTER, 8. MALTA, 9. Gordon RICHARDS, 10. RUGBY LEAGUE
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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) An exciting project is bubbling away in your mind but may need financial backing. Take advice from a professional or someone with successful experience in these matters. Remember that any idea has to grow, so consider what you need to see happen in five years' time.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) During your social encounters this week you meet someone who offers to help. That is great, but do ask yourself if you would be prepared to give anything in return.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Some exciting suggestions make you think twice about a current business matter. However, it may not be necessary to change anything but to consider the new suggestion as a sort of 'add on' to a current project.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The moment that you have been waiting for has arrived. A colleague has made a decision that is long overdue. Perhaps you are a little shocked and speechless because there has been such a time lag, but this will pass. It may not be over-convenient but the phrase 'striking while the iron is hot' springs to mind.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) You work hard for your money. Make it worthwhile by trying to hold on to as much of it as possible. Someone who is charming and plausible may try to get you involved in a fasttrack money making scheme.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) By showing confidence in your own way of doing things, you inspire others. This is chiefly because you are at last finding a balance between work and home life. In the past you may have felt stressed and equated that with working - not so now.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Because you are intent on pleasing others, you may be cramping your own style. This is something that you have in abundance and it should be used. You may be feeling that a business idea does not stand a
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) A juicy bit of gossip comes your way this week and it is hard to keep it quiet. You must do so, however, because there is a lot riding on it. When people trust you, they are saying much about the relationship. In this particular case, the person may well be able to progress you socially at some time in the future.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) The rather more serious side of your nature needs to take over this week. Someone in a higher position is keeping an eye on you. This maybe because they are considering you for promotion, so be on your best behaviour. It is important at the moment to stick to any rules and regulations or your reputation (and pocket) could be hit.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Letting life get too tame will eventually irritate you no end. Your social life needs a boost which, in turn, helps romance blossom. It is easy to be a bit lazy when things are going smoothly but we all need constant stretching. With an active mind such as yours, the important thing is to keep making progress. This may be in a physical way or in some kind of business. A brisk attitude to your whole life is needed.
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) A chance remark alluding to your past brings a flashback. This helps you to see a current situation more clearly. We all make mistakes and follow the same old patterns, but this time you are being forewarned. It is in your experience and power to make a different choice of action this time. In doing so, much confusion and upset can be avoided.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Someone will most certainly come to the rescue when your situation changes. Well, they will, won't they? Have Plan B ready just in case. In continuing to think in the short term you do yourself no favours. Think now of a '10- year plan' and be determined to reach your goal. Bit by bit and day by day you will progress. You don't have to rush ahead and get stressed.
chance.
BOOK REVIEW
Sleeping Beauties
by Christine Brown
by Stephen King and Owen King SET in a dystopian future that echoes eerily of the present day, women have become victims of a mysterious disease where their bodies become shrouded in a cocoon-like gauze. If they are awakened, or if the gauze is ripped or disturbed, the women become incredibly violent and feral, and start murdering their husbands and sons. While they are asleep, the women enter a new world altogether. The men have been abandoned and are left increasingly to their own devices, which grow more primal as time goes on. There are riots and gang wars in the streets. One woman, Lila, desperately fights to stay awake by
dousing herself with caf feine and cocaine. The only woman not affected by the mysterious plague is Evie, who seems i m m u n e t o t h e v i r u s ’s c o n s e q u e n c e s . An inmate in a prison in the small town of Dooling, West Virginia, she is able to sleep - and wake - with ease but those around her begin to speculate if she is just an anomaly or whether she is even human. Stephen King joined forced with his son Owen King to spin this terrifyingly fair ytale-like epic that questions what would happen if women were to disappear from the world of men for good.
A BEAUTY: Stephen King proves he is still a force to be reckoned with after teaming up with his son to produce this new epic. AMYJAYNEA/TWITTER
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FILM REVIEW THE electrifying 1973 tennis match between World No1 Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) was billed as the Battle of the Sexes and became one of the most watched televised sports events of all time. The match caught the imagination and sparked a global conversation on gender equality, spurring on the feminist movement.
Trapped in the media glare, King and Riggs were on opposite sides of a binary argument, but off-court each was fighting more personal and complex battles. With a supportive husband urging her to fight the establishment for equal pay, the fiercely private King was also struggling to come to terms with her own sexuality, while Riggs gambled his legacy and reputation in a bid to relive the glo-
Film & TV Guide OUR PICK OF THIS WEEK’S MUST-SEE
FILM OF THE WEEK
Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl Sunday November 19, Channel 5, 4:10pm - 7pm Starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush and Jack Davenport THE first instalment of the box-office sensation based on one of Disney’s most famous theme-park attractions. After a colonial governor’s daughter is kidnapped by a pirate captain, a blacksmith and a pirate commandeer a British ship and set sail in pursuit. However, they soon realise that the crew and captain they are pursuing are under a horrible curse that turns them into living skeletons that are DISNEY FILM: Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom star in this first instalment of the series. impossible to kill.
Battle of the Sexes BATTLE OF THE SEXES: Starring Emma Stone and Steve Carell.
ries of his past. Together, Billie and Bobby served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the tennis courts and
animated the discussions between men and women in bedrooms and boardrooms around the world.
ONE TO WATCH I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Sunday November 19, ITV1, 9pm to 10:45pm I’M A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here returns for a brand new series. Now in its 17th season, Ant and Dec return to host the celebrity survival challenge as a new bunch of famous faces enter the Australian jungle. The celebrities can look forward to completing the usual round of daily tasks, alongside brand new Bushtucker Trials, all aiming to be this year’s King or Queen of the jungle.
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International Rugby Union - England v Australia Saturday November 18, BBC Two, 7:30pm ENGLAND host Australia at Twickenham in the second of their autumn internationals. The Red and Whites were victorious last time out against Argentina, registering a 21-8 win over the Pumas, and will look to continue their winning ways against the Wallabies.
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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
Unlucky thirteen! SINCE 1992-93, when the competition started, a total of 13 football clubs have been relegated from the Premiership and as yet have not returned. They are (in A-Z order): Barnsley (demoted in 1998), Blackpool (2011), Bradford City (2001), Cardif f City (2014), Coventr y City (2001), Fulham (2014), Leeds United (2004), Oldham Athletic (1994), Por tsmouth (2010), Shef field Wednesday (2000), Swindon Town (1994), Wigan Athletic (2013) and Wimbledon (2000). In stark contrast, only five teams have played
Wigan are now in League One after also suffering relegation from the Championship.
continuously in the Premiership over the last 25 years. They are Arsenal, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Also Bournemouth,
promoted in 2015, have not yet suf fered demotion. In fact, Arsenal have played their football in Division 1/PL ever since 1919.
The 10 oldest football league clubs in England and Scotland FOR the record, here are details of the 10 oldest Football League clubs currently playing in various divisions north and south of the border in the UK.
ENGLAND Notts County (formed in 1862) Stoke City (1863) Nottingham Forest (1865) Chesterfield (1866) Sheffield Wednesday (1867) Reading (1871) Aston Villa (1874) Bolton Wanderers (1874) Birmingham City (1875) and Blackburn Rovers (1875) SCOTLAND Queen’s Park Kilmarnock
(1867) (1869)
Stranraer
(1870)
Dumbarton
(1872)
Rangers
(1873)
Greenock Morton
(1874)
Hamilton Academical
(1874)
Heart of Midlothian
(1874)
Hibernian
(1875)
Falkirk
(1876)
IRELAND Cliftonville
(formed in 1879)
WALES Wrexham
(1872)
The UK’s largest football grounds THE UK’s top 10 football grounds/stadiums, with the biggest capacities, are: Wembley Stadium (Tottenham H) 90,000 Old Trafford (Manchester United) 75,653 Celtic Park (Celtic) 60,832 Emirates Stadium (Arsenal) 60,260 London Stadium (West Ham Utd) 60,000 Etihad Stadium (Manchester City) 55,097 Anfield (Liverpool) 54,074 St James’ Park (Newcastle Utd) 52,338 Hampden Park (Queen’s Park) 52,025 Ibrox Park (Rangers) 51,082 In contrast, the ground with the smallest capacity in the FL is the Cherry Reds Record Stadium, home of AFC Wimbledon, which can house just 5,027 fans. Bournemouth’s home ground - the Vitality Stadium - is the smallest in the PL with a capacity of 11,464… and Albion Rovers have the ‘smallest’ in Scotland with a capacity 1,572 at their Cliftonhill Stadium.
Clubs with most managers HERE are the 10 Football/PL League clubs who, since 1945, have had most ‘officially’ appointed managers, some of whom have held the position more than once: Notts County 50, Wigan Athletic 44, Crystal Palace 42, Yeovil Town 39, Coventry City 38, Carlisle United 37, Peterborough United 37, Queen’s Park Rangers 37, Bradford City 36, Newport County 36. In all, 30 different clubs have had 30 or more managers since the Second World War.
Fascinating Sporting Facts THIS is part three 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. • Colombian footballer Andreas Escobar conceded an own-goal in his country’s 2-1 World Cup defeat at the hands of the USA on June 22, 1994. Colombia were subsequently eliminated from the competition and Escobar returned to his home town of Medelin, instead of visiting relatives in Las Vegas where he had planned to go. It was a big mistake. On the evening of July 1, having visited a bar with his friends, Escobar, aged 27, went to the El Indio night club. At around 3 o’clock the next morning, he was sitting in his car, alone in the parking lot, preparing to drive home, when three men came up to him. They started to argue and one of them shot him six times with a .38 calibre pistol. What a tragedy... just for scoring an own-goal! Soon afterwards, Humberto Carlos Munoz, a bodyguard for members of the powerful Colombia drug cartel, was arrested and charged with his murder. He was found guilty and sentenced to 43 years in jail, but only served 11. • In 1898, one of the first programmes to be broadcast on the radio was a yacht race which took place in British waters off the Isle of Wight. • The lowest golf score ever recorded by a male over an 18-hole tournament course is 55... achieved by the Australian Rhein Gibson at the River Oaks Golf Club in Edmond, Oklahoma, USA on May 12, 2012. The River Oaks course measures 6,700 yards with a par score of 71. • Competitors performed naked at the first-ever ‘athletics/games event’ held in 776 BC. Corubus, a Greek chef, won the first sprint race. These early ‘games’ included greasy pole climbing and mud slinging.
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Lamborghini drives into SUV production the brand-new SUV will be powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine, which should generate somewhere around 650 horsepower.
The car will share the same platform as the Audi Q7 and Bentley Bentayga and will use the same 48V-powered active anti-roll suspension. Pricing for the all-new Lambo is set to be around the €215,000 mark. Earlier
HOTLY-ANTICIPATED: The Urus marks a new era of manufacturing for the Italian company.
this year in a company statement, Lamborghini President Stephan Winkelmann said: “This is a proud moment for everybody in Lamborghini. “The introduction of a third model line endorses the stable and sustainable growth of the company and signifies for us the beginning of a new era.” He adds: “The new SUV will be made in Sant’Agata Bolognese, demonstrating our commitment to safeguarding the values of ‘Made in Italy’ worldwide.” Consumers will be able to get their hands on Urus around mid2018.
Bringing someone a little sunshine wheel and rushed him to the Leeds Infirmar y, and saving his life in the process. Now restored to its f o r m e r g l o r y, t h e Jensen is expected to go for between
£90,000 and £100,000 at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at Birmingham’s NEC. At the time of its purchase, the Jenson was twice the price of
bers, the Cr ystal Blue car has the original number plate as
an E-type Jaguar and more than the equivalent Aston Martin, making it one of the most expensive cars in the world. With matching chassis and engine num-
THE famous Jenson Interceptor car that once belonged to the late Eric Morecambe is up for auction and expected to fetch up to £100,000. One half of one of the most famous British comedy duos ever was driving this iconic car when he suf fered his first hear t attack back in 1968 and was rescued by passer-by Walter Butter worth who quickly jumped behind the
ground, with Lamborghini largely keeping it under wraps. However, the car maker has revealed a few titbits about its new vehicle. What has been confirmed is that
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LAMBORGHINI has confirmed the release date for its first ever SUV - the hotly-anticipated Urus - for December 4 2017 in Sant’Agata Bolognese, where the company originated. The Urus marks a new era of manufacturing for the Italian car manufacturer. It is the first vehicle they are bringing into production and follows similar moves from other luxur y car manufacturers, notably Bentley with the Bentayga and Rolls Royce with the Cullinan. The SUV market is one of the most popular markets worldwide - and it’s still growing. Details about the upcoming SUV are still a little thin on the
LIFE SAVER: Eric’s Jenson Interceptor is up for auction.
owned by Eric Morecambe, and is one of less than 30 Mk1 Jensen Interceptors left in existence. Up for auction on the same day - without a reser ve price - is the infamous Reliant three-wheeler driven b y D e l B o y Tr o t t e r i n Only Fools and Horses.