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Pot luck POLICE have detained two men in Zurgena for allegedly running a cannabis plantation in a vacant farmhouse. The men, aged 37 and 42, were also accused of drug trafficking and illegally bleeding electricity to power the farm. Local Police carried out an investigation of the farmhouse after they became suspicious it had become the site of drug traf ficking activity. Upon arrival, officers came into contact with
the 37-year-old owner of the property and informed him that they wanted to carr y out a search of the house. They had received a tip off that a large amount of electricity had been used onsite which had not been p a i d f o r. T h i s r a i s e d suspicions that more illegal activities were taking place, even though the building looked like it was being used to store farm equipment on first appearances. After fur ther inspec-
tion of the premises, they discovered 315 marihuana plants growing inside two separate greenhouses. They also discovered heat lamps, air conditioners, humidifiers and other ef fects used for their cultivation. Police then proceeded to arrest the owner, who was charged with growing and selling cannabis, as well as stealing electricity. They also held another 42-year-old man suspected of assisting in the operation.
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Police bust cannabis farm with more than 300 plants
SEIZED: Police discovered more than 300 marihuana plants.
Vicious assault A MAN who tried to gouge his exwife’s eyes out has been jailed for nine months. The 55-year-old was convicted for violence against women by an Almeria court. It was the second time he was found guilty of physically assaulting his former partner. Judges took that
into account when they rejected the possibility of a suspended sentence. The attack took place in Almeria City. He punched her several times on the head and began squeezing her eyes with his fingertips. She suffered injuries to the eyelids and left eyeball, needing 10 days to recover.
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€25k courgette massacre
THE Diputacion of Almeria has hosted a special UNICEF Children’s Parliament to promote ‘World Children’s Day.’ The meeting, which took place on November 20, involved more than 100 students of 1 Baccalaureate schools from IES Puebla de Vícar, IES Bahía de Almería and IES Azcona with the aim of highlighting the importance of preserving the rights of children locally and globally. Vice President of the Council, Javier A García, encouraged participants to defend their rights
A FARM owner is accused of destroying €25,000 worth of courgettes. Police were contacted by the individual who leased the El Ejido farm for winter. He began growing courgettes on a 2,000 square metre plot but arrived to work one morning to find his passage blocked and men destroying the crop. Police have arrested the owner, who had ‘employed’ seven men illegally to cut down the courgettes. He is charged with property damage and crimes against workers’ rights. A payment dispute between the owner and his tenant led to the standoff. The owner also changed the locks and allegedly ordered his illegally hired men to physically stop the tenant from accessing the property.
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Special UNICEF meeting in Almeria
IN ATTENDANCE: The meeting was attended by a number of members of the Diputacion de Almeria. and opportunities and to build a fairer society. “This activity has four significant purposes today: to make a much better province, a better country and ultimately a better
world.” UNICEF first launched World Children’s Day in 1989 to raise awareness about children’s rights and issues surrounding violence, health, poverty and education.
Gender violence awareness raised ALMERIA City Council’s Department of Family and Equal Opportunities has prepared a programme of activities that aims to raise awareness about gender violence ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against
Women on Saturday. The city will launch a campaign in the press, radio and social media under the slogan ‘If you see abuse, do not look away. If you see it, denounce it.’ Programmes organised include training and talks on gender vio-
lence and prevention will be taught in public schools. The City Council has reiterated that “we are all responsible, and we cannot look away.” They advise that anyone who is a witness or victim of gender violence should contact 016 to inform authorities.
Traffic deaths victims honoured SPANISH municipalities have been honouring the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. The day, held on November 19, was started by Road Peace in the UK in 1993. In Spain this year, there have been 1,072 registered deaths on roads of which 21 occurred in the province of Almeria according to data from the Spain’s Directorate General of Traffic. There have also been nearly a thousand injuries, 76 critical and 899 minor. Most minor accidents happen on secondary roads while most fatalities recorded were on conventional highways. In Europe, Spain has a rate of 36 road accident-related deaths per million inhabitants, however this is below the EU average mortality rate of 52. Spain has one of the best levels of road safety records in the world.
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THE INITIATIVE: Is part of the Integral Strategic Plan of Cuevas del Almanzora 2016-2025.
Going green THE council of Cuevas del Almanzora has initiated a new AgroTIC project, awarded by the Biodiversity Foundation of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Environment. The AgroTIC programme has a budget of €135,000 to help agricultural companies to move towards a more green economy. The council hopes the plan will help support new technologies in the municipality which make more efficient use of natural resources such as water. The initiative is part of the Integral Strategic Plan of Cuevas del Almanzora 2016-2025 with the objective of making the municipality a leader in green technology.
Vital road almost ready AFTER years of work the final stretch of the Roquetas variant is nearing completion. Construction of the last 1.5 kilometres of the road, which connects Roquetas to Vicar, is now being undertaken. The road is expected to channel traffic from the A-7 motorway to the towns and farms of western Almeria
A COMMON project to secure €10 million of European Union funds has been presented by eight Almeria Province municipalities. Mojacar, Vera, Pulpi, Huercal-Overa, Los Gallardos, Turre, Cuevas del Almanzora, and Garrucha want the money to boost sustainable tourism on the Costa de Almeria. The Sustainable Urban Development Strategy of the Levante aims at solv-
Province. This will be vitally important to the area’s roughly 150,000 inhabitants and to the generation of tourism in the Roquetas region. It will also benefit drivers and residents of Almeria’s eastern coast, alleviating motorway traffic for those hoping to reach the Levante area. The total amount spent on the road
is estimated at €70 million. A substantial part of the investment came from European Regional Development Funds. The ministry of development says the road will be crucial in boosting the agricultural industry and improving traffic conditions over frequently congested summers.
Coastal collective ing the region’s overcrowding issues over the summer. The councils want money from the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) to invest in protecting the coastline and historical tourist sites. Project co-ordinator, Marian Fuentes, said: “From Mojacar to
Cuevas along the coast we have an urban area with a huge summer population, which can create problems and also affect neighbouring municipalities.” The goal of the plan, she said, is to improve the quality of life of both residents and visitors. The eight town halls
are seeking advice from residents who are well placed to identify local problems and challenges. Key goals include better public transpor t and access to beaches, less pollution, and improved communication via town hall websites and public wifi access.
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Nijar pushes for ambulance change THE Izquierda Unida in Nijar will launch a campaign aimed at improving emergency services in the municipality. Next Sunday, from 11.00 to 13.00, the political party will have stalls in the markets of San JosĂŠ, San Isidro and Las Negras where residents can sign and pledge their support. Currently, there is only one ambulance available for immediate deployment from the Clinical Management Unit (CMU) of Nijar, even though there are two emergency medical teams there. The IU claims that when you need to acti-
SOLO: There is currently only one ambulance available at the Clinical Management Unit (CMU) of Nijar. vate the second unit, the second ambulance has to move from Campohermoso to Nijar to pick up the medics and then proceed. This entails delays in ser vice times, in many cases, exceeding established times by an average of
20 minutes for critical care processes. In a statement, the party said the issue “is a matter of vital importance since in many of these situations ser vice times have a direct impact on the prognosis of emergencies attended.�
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DATA released by Spain’s Tax Agency has revealed the wealthiest parts of Almeria Province according to their average income per capita. The statistics, published online, break down the average salar y for both the region and Spain as a whole. The towns with the highest income
Almeria’s wealth revealed (euros) in the province, are Almeria City (18,551), Carboneras (17.383), Huércal de Almeria (17,033), Vera (16,549), Macael (16,158), Mojácar (16,134), Roquetas (16,073), Tíjola (15,50),
Huércal-Overa (15,503) and Olula del Río (15,278). El Ejido, which for 20 years was one of the wealthiest towns, has fallen from the top of the classification 23rd position in the province of Almeria.
IN DEMAND: Yellow and red peppers are now more expensive, while the value of green peppers has fallen.
Popular peppers ORGANIC peppers have shot up in price this season. One kilo of Almeriagrown California peppers now fetches €1.30, an increase of 3 per cent on last year. Only red and yellow peppers are more expensive. The value of green peppers in contrast has fallen to €0.99 per kilo. California peppers now account for 85 per cent of the organic pepper market in Spain. They are grown in Almeria in the
largest volume between October and January. Production plummets in April, when Murcia takes over. Prices are expected to rise as high as €1.5 per kilo in January. Californian peppers, favoured for their sweetness, are subject to a ‘cartel’ approach across Andalucia. Producers belong to the same group and work together to ensure consistent quality and year round availability for European consumers.
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COMMEMORATION: The street in memory of Luisa Isabel Álvarez de Toledo.
Nuclear honour for the Red Duchess THE town hall of Cuevas del Almanzora has commemorated a street in memory of Mrs Luisa Isabel Álvarez de Toledo who defended the interests of residents in Palomares after the nuclear accident of 1966. The ‘Calle XXI Duchess of Medina Sidonia’ in Palomares honours the ‘Red Duchess,’ as the people of Palomares called Mrs Álvarez de Toledo, who was arrested and imprisoned for leading a citizens demonstration in defence of farmers’ rights to be compensated for contamination after the accident. The 1966 Palomares B-52 crash, or the Palomares incident, occurred on 17 January 1966 when an American B-52 bomber collided with a tanker during mid-air refuelling at 31,000 feet (9,450 m) over the Mediter-
ranean Sea. The B-52 broke apart, killing three of the seven crew members aboard. Of the four Mk28-type hydrogen bombs the plane carried, three were discovered on land near Palomares. The non-nuclear explosives in two of the weapons detonated upon impact with the ground, resulting in the contamination of a two-square-kilometre area by plutonium. The fourth, which fell into the Mediterranean Sea, was recovered intact after a two and a half month long search. Mayor Antonio Fernández Liria accompanied representatives of the Casa Medina Sidonia Foundation, researcher Pepe Herrera and neighbours at the unveiling of the street plaque in her honour.
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Nijar concert THE Nijar Cultural Association held a traditional concert for Santa Cecilia, patron saint of music, attended by about 250 residents last week in the Centre for Performing Arts.
UNICEF support MORE than a thousand young people from two schools in HuércalOvera took part in a charity race to support UNICEF. The activity included a fair, organised by the IES Albujaira, IES Cura Valera in collaboration with the city in order to help raise funds.
Checkmate Albox ALBOX is celebrating the ‘International Chess Open’ this weekend. National Master José Carlos Ibarra will compete against 30 players on Saturday at San Francisco Square at 4 pm. A fast competition will be held on Sunday featuring professionals and locals with a €3,500 award.
Back in time CARBONERAS hosted a historical reenactment recently as par t of their ‘Encounters with History’ series. The event, organised by the Provincial Gover nment and the City Council, let residents and tourists travel back to the 16th century. Attendees were able to enjoy ever yday life in the San Andres Castle in 1570, getting to know firsthand the traditions, customs, dances, weapons and militar y outfits of the period. Additionally, attendees enjoyed various lectures, exhibitions and workshops
16TH CENTURY: A historical reenactment. on weapons, combat techniques, archer y and fencing. The councillor of Culture, Ana María Moreno, stressed that “it was the first time Carboneras hosted an activity of this character and thanked the council for thinking of the town to carry it
out.” She also highlighted “the excellent response from residents and tourists” and an excellent way to conclude the year ahead of a season of Christmas concer ts, carols, c h i l d r e n ’s a c t i v i t i e s and a visit from Santa Claus in December.
Science week a success HUNDREDS of agricultural experts and students gathered in Almeria for Science Week. Comprising 14 separate events, it is considered the largest co-ordinated meeting organised by farming research centres across the European Union. The events were scattered across the labs and greenhouses that comprise the Centre for Research and Training in Agriculture and Fisheries in La Mojonera. The goal of Science Week is to pass on knowledge to trainees and students, who are also given the chance to network with their peers. One of the seminars was ‘Coffee with Science,’ which saw hundreds of young secondary school students with an interest in horticulture invited to discuss career possibilities with experts. As the fruit and veg basket of Europe, Almeria Province offers a wide variety of jobs in the agricultural sphere. Interested students can pursue doctorates in advanced research, develop new farming techniques, or work in the economic side of the province’s biggest industry.
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THE average income of Almerian households has fallen in recent years, according to data released by Spain's National Institute of Statistics (INE). The figures show that compared to the 20112014 period, the average income per household has gone from €24,314 to €24,069 in the province. The report also includes an ‘Urban Indicators 2017’ analysis of 126 cities across Spain. The study examined the industrial output of each city and revealed that Almeria City has the highest unemployment rate in the province with more than 27 percent.
Roman exhibition ON Thursday, November 30, the Museum of Almeria is launching a ‘Gods, Tombs and People’ display. The exhibition is the result of more than a decade of research into the Roman city of Baria, which lies today under Villaricos.
MAYOR of Mojacar, Rosmari Cano, recently held a working meeting with Frederik Baeckelandt, from Grinta Magazine , Jelle Wallays, a professional racer from the Soudal Cycling Team and Jan Almeye, Director of Kortweg Cycling, the international spor ting events organisers. The group of professionals were in Mojácar on a scouting mission to discuss the first ever ‘Gran Fondo Costa de Almería’ cycling race that will be held in Mojácar next year. The ‘Gran Fondo Costa de Almería’ is a tourism spor ting event aimed mainly at the non-professional Belgian and Dutch
racing market, who will be able to book a four or seven-day package holiday in Mojácar both for leisure as well as competing in the race. The race will also have two routes to choose from, according to the entrants spor ting level and, is scheduled for the end of May 2018. The Belgian delegation expressed to the mayor how pleased they were with the work done by the local council and business sector, who they said has placed Mojácar as a top destination in the cycling market, especially in Belgium, where the town is renowned as an ideal location to practice the sport.
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Albox zombie fest a huge success ALBOX Council have hailed the second year of the Viral Albox Zombie Festival as the best yet. The event was not only for good fun, but was part of the town hall’s strategy to engage young people in physical activity as well as celebrating no alcohol day. The survivors who came to the final test had to travel more than 20 miles through a series of challenges, scares and dares. The city hall reported that more young people participated this year than last and they extended their congratulations to the winners, participants and organisers.
THE Andalucian Junta is urging the Spanish government to include the VeraBaza-Caparacena power line in its 2015-2020 Electric Transport Network plan. The Minister of Employment, Business and Commerce, Javier Carnero, has lamented that this infrastructure “has disappeared again from the plans of the central government without any explanation, as it did in 2012, despite the work carried out by 90 municipalities of Almería and Granada, the two provincial councils and the Ministry.” The 2015-2020 Electric Transport Network Plan
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SUGGESTION: Minister of Employment, Business and Commerce, Javier Carnero.
was approved by the Council of Ministers in October 2015 but does not include the Vera-Baza-Caparacena line. Mr Carnero argues that the absence puts in danger the electrical supply to new business initiatives and the economic prosperity of the region.
‘Bufonadas Buffet’ ready in Mojácar MOJÁCAR will continue its traditional November theatre season today (Friday) with a per formance of ‘Bufonadas Buffet,’ based on the works ‘El burgués gentilhombre’ and ‘El avaro’ by Molière. The production is adapted in a unique and fun way with an exciting array of characters and is suitable for all audiences. It plays off timeless themes like pretentiousness, class, and comedy. Prices begin at €3 and the City Council has pledged to make theatre season open to all ages to maintain the theatrical tradition of Mojácar.
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IKEA moves closer in Almeria ALMERIA’S City Council has launched a detailed study of two plots of land in the upper area of Rambla Belén where Swedish firm IKEA plans to open a new store at the end of 2019. The object of this study is to determine construction impact on neighbouring buildings, height implications and road access for the public.
he study follows a favourable opinion from the urban development board about the new store. The proposal will now be fully submitted as a preliminar y step to the construction project, which will allow the Swedish operator to obtain the necessary licence and begin initial works during the first quarter of 2018.
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Third Christmas market set for Bedar
By Jos Biggs
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THE third annual Christmas market in Bedar is set to return this year, with more activities for children than ever before. On Friday, December 8, the market will return to the town hall square with a number of stalls selling items such as Christmas gifts, cakes, mulled wine, mince pies and there will also be a hog roast. Alongside the stalls there will be carol singers, a Father Christmas to visit, a lucky dip, children’s activities, including a free tombola and the Count the Santa faces competition. To take part in the Count the Santa faces competition, children must find and count the number of Santa Faces placed around the streets from the gym to the town hall square. Once they think that they have the right number, it must be handed in, along with their name and phone number, to
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CHRISTMAS: The market will take place in the town hall square. Father or Mother Christmas by 1:30pm. Festivities are set to begin at 11am on Friday, and will continue until 4pm, after which there will be live music at El Cortijo. Entrance is free to both the market and music.
I HAD bought myself a poppy; a small enamel poppy which attached with a pin and button. I pinned it to my blouse, discrete evidence of my appreciation for those who had given their all to uphold our freedom and make our present day world as safe as possible. At day’s end I took of f my blue blouse and consigned it to the laundr y bin having first removed the poppy and put it in a little Moorish box on my dressing table, the depository for all small items of jewellery and the like that have no specific homes of their own. Next morning, wishing to wear it again, I looked in the little box, and couldn’t see it. I turned all the contents out and riffled through them - no poppy! I looked in every place, both like-
l y a n d u n l i k e l y, and found numerous other long-forgotten objects, but no poppy. Obviously it had been sucked into the Black Hole that seems to exist in our house, and which swallows sundry items at random, so to console myself I loaded and started the washing machine, gave a heavy sigh and resigned myself to going out poppyless. On my return the washing was finished. I unloaded each item and there, on my blue blouse, was my poppy! How had it got there? I rememb e r, w i t h o u t a s h a d o w o f d o u b t , that I put it in the box. How had it got out of the box, and re-attached itself to my blouse? I know, as cer tainly as today is Saturday, that I put it in the box!
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by Sandy Shore I HAVE little to fear if after mortal death I need to answer for my sins, which are few and far between. However, I am anxious about my passage to the afterlife. It troubles me that many declared dead are anything but. The family of a young Peruvian who died after undergoing a root canal operation have spoken of their distress after he appeared to be breathing at his own funeral. Watson Doroteo was inside his coffin when relatives noticed that his ribcage was rising and falling as if he was continuing to breathe. Earlier Doroteo, had been pronounced dead by doctors after experiencing fever and chills following an operation on his mouth. All is well that ends badly; a doctor was called as the funeral was taking place and he confirmed the man showed vital signs of life. Removed from the coffin he was transferred to
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A fate worse than death hospital where it was later confirmed he was, in fact, dead. There are few recorded cases of muscle movement after death, although there have been other instances where people have previously been mistakenly diagnosed as being dead. Cases involving people who have returned from the dead are described as having the Lazarus Syndrome. The phenomenon is defined as a delayed return of spontaneous circulation after CPR has been administered and halted. Since 1982 when the phenomenon was first described in medical journals, there have been at least 38 reported cases. Yet scientists believe that it is much more common than studies actually suggest. There are some theories surrounding what causes the
DEATH: Although dead, Lazarus Syndrome can cause delayed return of spontaneous circulation in people. Lazarus Syndrome, some suggesting it may be down to a pressure build-up in the chest caused by CPR resulting in it slowly kick-starting the heart
back into action, or possibly delayed action of medication used as part of the resuscitation efforts such as adrenaline. Previously, in the 19th centu-
ry there were businesses that focused on making and selling equipment to doctors and morgues to actually test if the person was really dead, including allowing members of the public to stick needles under the nails of dead bodies, or in their eyes, as recently documented in the 2017 Netflix show Lore. In March 2014, there were two cases of people coming back from the dead. Walter Williams, 79, was found alive and literally kicking, in a body bag after he had been taken to be embalmed in America. The confusion was apparently due to his pacemaker turning off. The American journalist Mark Twain once remarked, “reports of my death have been grossly exaggerated,” after his obituary appeared prematurely in a newspaper.
Advent Pause for thought “ANYTHING that can go wrong, probably will go wrong at the worst possible moment.” And the truth of ‘Murphy’s Law,’ to use its polite name, has certainly been demonstrated for me this week! Having no mains water, our home’s dependent on two large underground tanks harvesting all available rain, and supplemented by pool water when no longer needed for swimming. A late half-term this year however, delayed normal closure of the pool until grandchildren had left, and work preparing for the next guests, led to my missing the weekly routine of checking the tanks, resulting in loss of water supply just as the guests arrived! So what normally takes just a few minutes to drain pool water into the tanks, required many hours of work cleaning and repairing valves and pump, just when I should have been playing host. How much effort and embarrassment could have been prevented by a little
forethought, planning and preparation! I couldn’t help noticing the similarity with the story Jesus told of 10 bridesmaids tasked with escorting the bridegroom to his wedding. Five, Jesus explained, had sense to bring spare oil for their lamps, so were ready when the groom arrived in the middle of the night. The other five, however, like myself, came unprepared so had to obtain fresh oil, were late and missed the celebrations. And that story has particular significance at this time of year as we approach the season of Advent, which means ‘coming.’ For Jesus taught he would one day come back for a celebration with all who’ve lived, not particularly good or religious lives, but trusting him and keeping ready for that return. His reference to needing spare oil was a reminder to keep ready. So this Advent, as we prepare for Christmas, let’s make sure we’re ready to meet him, whenever that may be.
Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida (further details available at www.mojacarchurch.org) and may be contacted at djburr@avired.com
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GARDENING on a budget doesn’t mean splashing out on expensive gardening accessories. Recycling your cartons and packaging can be a useful way of saving on essential gardening aids whose costs add up if you buy them from specialist gardening stores. One way of planting seeds for example is by using cardboard egg cartons to make a seed raising tray. These can also help the environment as they degrade naturally. Firstly, though, the egg carton pots have to be moistened and kept wet daily. Once ready to plant, cut out each egg cup and plant the whole ‘pot’ in the soil just as it is. Don’t throw out the plastic pots which you get from plants either. They can be redecorated and used again for another plant.
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OLD CONTAINERS: Can be used for plantings. In fact, any container can be used for replanting as long as it has holes for drainage. For an instant watering can, use an old plastic drinks container, such as an old milk jug, make a few holes in the lid and fill with water and you are
ready to go. Or else you can use your empty cleaning spray bottles, just make sure you rinse them out well so no chemicals are left inside. Practically anything can be adapted and used for gardening… all that is required is your imagination.
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from beautiful fabrics at affordable prices. If you need that little black dress for the party season, look no further than Glad Rags
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3. Colin The Card Colin the Card has a fantastic selection of greetings cards, gifts and jewellery, passport checking and a worldwide postal service. 4. Glad Rags boutique A welcoming shop that offers quality clothing made
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orner, Albox has all the shops r the perfect holiday season. 6. INFORDATOX For any technology needs, INFORDATOX has a range of products perfect for Christmas including tablets,
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cards, calendars, diaries, gift wrapping, crackers and more. 8. Cornish Pride Now taking Christmas orders for pork pies and sausage rolls, Cornish Pride also has freshly baked pasties, baked potatoes and hot sandwiches.
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‘Living roofs’ can make homes warmer and cities cooler IT may give a home a distinctly Hobbity look, but vegetation-covered houses are increasingly being seen in futuristic eco developments with ‘living roofs.’ A living roof involves covering the building with a waterproof membrane, into which plants are set, usually species that require little maintenance (they are on a roof, after all) such as mosses. It’s a centuries-old tradition in some parts of the world, sod roofs having always been common in Scandinavia, for example, which has been adapted with modern materials in response to 21st century problems. The environmental benefits are numerous. Living
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URBAN WHEATFIELD: The living roof on the Canadian War Museum, Ottawa. roofs provide excellent insulation, and can significantly reduce carbon footprint and the costs of heating the building, as well as extending the lifespan of the roof by up to 200 per cent. And for the wider community, they promote biodiversity, providing urban habitats for birds and insects, help filter pollutants and store rainwater, easing pressure on drainage systems in heavy rain. There’s even evidence that living roofs can make cities cooler in summer. Traditional building materials soak up radiation from the sun then release it as heat, which can see urban temperatures as much as
four degrees Celsius higher than surrounding areas. After Chicago’s City Hall was given a green roof, temperatures on summer days were found to be between 1.4 and 4.4 degrees Celsius cooler than on other nearby buildings. If that wasn’t enough reason to get roof planting, they could also make people happier and healthier. When the roof of a Stuttgart post office was ‘greened,’ a survey found that the number of staff sick days fell. Spain hasn’t been as quick on the uptake of this environmental advance as Germany or other frontrunners, but living roofs have been installed on
some roofs here since the 1990s. In fact, one of the biggest living roof projects tops Banco Santander’s headquarters in the outskirts of Madrid, with more than 100,000 square metres of roof garden. And in 2013, the city of Girona tried the idea out on a bus, where the mobile roof garden cheered up passers-by, and cooled the bus enough to switch off the air conditioning. Although initial outlay in installing a living roof is higher than building a boring old normal roof, the benefits seem so significant this is surely a feature of modern property that is going to grow and grow.
How strange is your house? HAVE you ever thought that your house is a strange shape? What is the reason for that weird box room that serves no purpose? Why did they build that lump on the side? Here in Spain you don’t have to look too far or too hard to find some unexplainable feature on a property. From the huge cave houses found cut into the mountains of Granada, or the miniature 20 square metre village houses built in the alleyway between two other houses, giving the appearance it was squeezed in with a shoe horn. Wherever you look you will find some-
UNIQUE: The ‘Mind House’ in Barcelona. thing interesting. However, it’s unlikely to be as interesting as a property called ‘Mind House’ in Barcelona. Be thankful you don’t have to clean the guttering.
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Health & beauty
Dementia... the signs could be there This can be annoying if it happens occasionall y, b u t i f i t ’s a f f e c t i n g your daily life or is worr ying you or someone y o u k n o w, y o u s h o u l d seek help from your GP. But dementia isn’t just about memor y loss. It can also affect the way you speak, think, feel a n d b e h a v e . I t ’s a l s o important to remember that dementia is not a natural part of ageing.
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IF you’re becoming increasingly forgetful, particularly if you’re over the age of 65, it may be a good idea to talk to your GP about the early signs of dementia. As you get older, you may find that memor y loss becomes a problem. I t ’s n o r m a l f o r y o u r memor y to be affected by stress, tiredness, or certain illnesses and medications.
DEMENTIA: Is not a natural part of ageing.
According to the A l z h e i m e r ’s S o c i e t y there are around 850,000 people in the UK with dementia. One in 14 people over 65 will develop dementia, and the condition affects one in six people over 80. The number of people with dementia is increasing because people are living longer. It is estimated that by 2025, the number of people with dementia in the UK will have increased to around one million. Dementia is a syndrome (a group of related symptoms) associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning. This may include problems with memor y loss, thinking speed, mental sharpness and quickness, language, understanding, judgement, mood, movement, difficulties carrying out daily activities. Although there is no cure for dementia at present, if it’s diagnosed in the early stages, there are ways you can slow it down and maintain mental function. A diagnosis can help people with dementia get the right treatment and suppor t, and help those close to them to prepare and plan for the future. With treatment and suppor t, many people are able to lead active, fulfilled lives. The symptoms of dementia tend to worsen with time. In the much later stages of dementia, people will be able to do far less for themselves and may lose much of their ability to communicate.
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RAYNAUD’S phenomenon is a common condition that affects the blood supply to certain parts of the body - usually the fingers and toes. It’s often referred to as Raynaud’s syndrome, Raynaud’s disease or just Raynaud’s. Raynaud’s is usually triggered by cold temperatures, anxiety or stress. The condition occurs because your blood vessels go into a temporary spasm, which blocks the flow of blood. This causes the af fected area to change colour to white, then blue, then red, as the bloodflow returns. You may also experience numbness, pain, and pins and needles. Symptoms of Raynaud’s can last from a few minutes to several hours. It’s not a serious threat to your health, but can be an-
noying to live with as it can be difficult to use your fingers. People with Raynaud’s often go for long periods without any symptoms, and sometimes the condition goes away altogether. Other parts of the body that can be affected by Raynaud’s include the ears, nose, nipples and lips. There are 2 types of Raynaud’s: Primary - when the condition develops by itself (this is the most common type) Secondar y - when it’s caused by another health condition Most cases of secondar y Raynaud’s are associated with conditions that cause the immune system to attack healthy tissue (autoimmune conditions), such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. In many cases, it may be
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Cold hands and feet... you and millions of others
RAYNAUD’S SYNDROME: Causes a change in skin colour.
possible to control the symptoms of Raynaud’s yourself by avoiding the cold, wearing gloves, and using relaxation techniques when you feel stressed. Stopping smoking can also improve symptoms, as smoking can af fect your circulation. If you’re unable to control your symptoms yourself, a medication called nifedipine may be recommended. Raynaud’s phenomenon is a common condition. It affects up to 20 per cent of the adult population worldwide. There may be as many as 10 million people with the condition in the UK. Primary Raynaud’s usually begins in your 20’s or 30’s. Secondary Raynaud’s can develop at any age, depending on the cause and is slightly more common in women than men.
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Mushroom and parsnip rösti pie Ingredients Olive or rapeseed oil, 750g/1lb 10oz mixed mushrooms (preferably portobello, chestnut and wild mushrooms), roughly chopped into chunks, 3 garlic cloves, sliced, small bunch thyme, leaves picked, 2 red onions, sliced, 2 car-
rots, finely chopped, 250g/9oz swede, finely chopped, 200ml/7fl oz white wine or vegetable stock 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard, small bunch fresh flatleaf parsley,
roughly chopped, 2-4 tbsp crème fraîche (optional), 3 small parsnips, grated, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preparation Time – 30 minutes. Cooking time – 90 minutes Method 1. Place a large ovenproof frying pan over a high heat and add a good glug of oil. Add enough mushrooms to cover the base of the pan, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until nicely brown and beginning to crisp at the edges. Transfer to a bowl and fry the remaining
WARMING SOUP: Season with salt and black pepper.
RÖSTI PIE: Bake until golden brown and crisp. mushrooms in batches. 2. Put the pan back on the heat and add another glug of oil. Add the garlic, thyme, onions, carrots and swede, season with a good pinch of salt and pepper and cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes, until softened and starting to brown. 3. Preheat the oven to 200ºC/180ºC Fan/Gas 6. 4. Add the mushrooms and the wine or stock, and simmer until almost all the liquid has evaporated. Add
the Worcestershire sauce, mustards, parsley and crème fraîche, if using, and cook gently for a few more minutes, until you have a rich gravy. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. 5. Season the parsnips with salt and pepper and pile on top of the mushroom mixture, leaving a little gap around the edge. Drizzle generously with oil and bake for 40 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
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Scotch broth Ingredients 250g/8oz carrots, peeled, diced, 250g/8oz turnips, diced, 2 onions, peeled, diced 1 celery stalk, diced, 1 leek, white part only, sliced, 75-125g/3-4oz pearl barley 125g/4oz dried peas, soaked in water for 45 hours, drained, salt and freshly ground b l a c k p e p p e r, 2 . 3 l i t r e s / 4 p i n t s l a m b o r mutton stock, 85g/3oz kale, chopped (optional). salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preparation Time – 90 minutes. Cooking time – 150 minutes. Method 1. Heat all of the ingredients, except the kale, in a large saucepan until boiling. 2. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for a 2-3 hours, or until the peas and pearl barley are soft. 3. Stir in the kale and cook for a further 10-12 minutes, or until the kale is tender. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
TASTY: Shape the mixture into sausages.
Lamb and mint sausages Ingredients 450g/1lb lamb mince, 450g/1lb pork mince, 1½ tbsp honey, 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, 30g/1oz breadcrumbs, 3 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 1 freerange egg, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, oil, for frying Preparation Preparation time – 30 minutes. Cooking time –
10 minutes. Method 1. Place all the ingredients except the oil in a large bowl and mix well with clean hands. Shape the mixture into about eight sausages. 2. Heat the oil in a wide pan and gently fry the sausages for 6-8 minutes or until cooked through.
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Wordsearch Tom Cruise
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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TOM CRUISE RISKY BUSINESS LEGEND TOP GUN COCKTAIL
RAIN MAN THE FIRM MAGNOLIA VANILLA SKY COLLATERAL
VALKYRIE JACK REACHER OBLIVION
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Across 1 Contracts (7) 5 Pieces of information (5) 8 Damp (5) 9 Informed or conscious (5) 10 Triumph (7) 11/19 Chinese martial art and system of callisthenics (3,3) 12 Dance craze from 1960s (5) 14 Raw, unprepared (5) 19 See 11 20 Expert (7) 22 Precise (5) 23 From that time (5) 24 Jobs (5) 25 Advanced in years (7)
Down 1 Try out (6) 2 Wrecks (5) 3 Observes (7) 4 Divided up (6) 5 Dreads (5) 6 Made (7) 7 Motionless (6) 13 Novelists (7) 15 Turned down (7) 16 Consider or hold as true (6) 17 Small (6) 18 Place where bread and cakes are made or sold (6) 20 Closes securely (5) 21 Of the moon (5)
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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 Hard case played a parlour game (8) 5 Russian ruler seen in artist’s area (4) 9 Mountain range in the Australian Desert (5) 10 Casual shoes for layabouts (7) 11 Strange knick-knacks containing uranium (7) 12 Incinerates Scottish streams (5) 13 Proceeded confidently and sorted out (6) 15 Wears away or redoes differently (6) 19 Get rid of the waterway (5) 21 What’s left of arranged rise is now unpaid (7) 23 Army unit rebuilt a bridge (7) 24 Extreme part of a devout era (5) 25 Duck into stealth bomber (4) 26 My encore involved a tradition (8)
Down 1 Probabilities of Chinese detective with first class evening suit (7) 2 Summer snake (5) 3 Bad cons break out and flee (7) 4 Recruit from a dozen listeners (6) 6 Cut off an ear in the outhouse (7) 7 Nozzles for the flowers (5) 8 Save Britain? It’s an insult (4) 14 Greek wine turns up in a canister (7) 16 Bring back others' mineral (7) 17 Rely upon an orderly Serb way (5,2) 18 A waft from soft cheeses, they say (6) 19 Introduction of Fairtrade butter extract (5) 20 Father came back after him for Mass (4) 22 Some of what you said it to me is the same (5)
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IRREGULAR SUDOKU
SOLTIMES STAR QUIZ : OLYMPIC NAMES 1. How many Olympic cycling gold medals did Chris Hoy win in total? 2. Ian Taylor, Paul Barber and Sean Kerly were three members of the Great Britain side that won the 1988 Seoul Olympic gold medal in which team sport? 3. In which event did Helen Glover and Heather Stanning win Great Britain’s first gold medal of the 2012 Olympics? 4. In which weight category did boxer James DeGale win a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics? 5. Name any one of the four sprinters who won the gold medal in the men's 4x100 metres relay at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens? 6. Nicola Fairbrother (Barcelona 1992), Kate Howey (Sydney 2000) and Gemma Gibbons (London 2012) have all won Olympic silver medals in which sport? 7. What name was given to the 70,000 unpaid volunteers who per-
formed a variety of tasks before and during the 2012 London Olympics? 8. Which British rower won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000? 9. Which famous Liberal Democrat politician competed for the Great Britain team in the 200 metres and 4x100 metres relay at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo? 10. Which swimmer set a new British, Commonwealth, European and Olympic record of eight minutes 18.06 seconds in the preliminary heats of the women's 800-metre freestyle on August 14, 2008 in Beijing? Not a lot of people know that… British equestrian competitor Lorna Johnstone was 70 years and five days old when she rode at the 1972 Games, becoming the oldest woman ever to compete at an Olympic Games.
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Answers: 1. SIX (plus one silver), 2. FIELD HOCKEY, accept HOCKEY, 3. WOMEN'S COXLESS PAIR, accept ROWING, 4. MIDDLEWEIGHT, 5. Jason GARDENER, Darren CAMPBELL, Marlon DEVONISH, Mark LEWIS-FRANCIS, 6. JUDO, 7. GAMES MAKERS, 8. Steve REDGRAVE, 9. Menzies CAMPBELL, 10. Rebecca ADLINGTON
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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) Your mind is as sharp as a razor this week, so woe betide anyone who tries to trick you. It's a great time to use your talents fully, particularly in regard to a business venture. It is possible that your strengths are a little unrecognised so don't be afraid to try something entirely new. A strong urge to take control keeps others on their toes.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) This week is mainly concerned with financial matters, and it is easy to both save and make extra money. Keep your energy levels high by making the most of chances to exercise and get out in the fresh air.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The repayment of a favour should see you with extra money in your pocket. Holding on to it is your best bet. Trying to change someone close is so obviously not going to work that it is surprising you tried for so long.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A social gathering turns up an old friend who makes an offer. Although you may feel unworthy, please be reminded of the times in the past when you have given them support. It will be through others that real progress will be made.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Keep energy levels high by being at the hub of any social activities. Accept all invitations, however dull you feel that they may turn out and allow yourself to be surprised. Continue with any check-ups on your health, eating sensibly if you overindulge during the holiday. There is no better time to make that special effort.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) As you have decided to rearrange both your business and home life, it is a busy time, indeed. You enjoy a challenge so it will not worry you that other people have different ideas. Although you are not inclined to listen to silly whims, some things crop up time and again and have to be dealt with at some point.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Concentrating on hearth and home gives you great satisfaction. As a born home-maker, you relish the idea of making something beautiful. This week it may be possible to show more of your skills when someone seeks your advice. You could end up helping with appearances.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Making a new start is not always the exciting thing that people imagine. When there are still old matters to be resolved, it takes the edge off the pleasure. It may be worth cooling off a new relationship until your social life is more settled. An urge to move around could be caused by your not facing a problem straight on.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Get both business and personal plans sorted out in the coming week. Thereafter, changes to your routine may be necessary, which is disruptive. The best-laid plans can need adjustment, so don't beat yourself up over that.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Someone close has ideas about how things should be at home this Christmas. Although you wish to show an interest, and should, they may be more 'hands on' than you. Do whatever your talents allow to help because this will not be forgotten.
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) The pleasure you will get from helping in the home this week should not be underestimated. What you have been thinking of as a chore turns out to be a great ball of fun. Youngsters may be involved at the weekend, so plan ahead to give them a festive surprise.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your relationships to others linked to the home environment are going well. Aim to build on that this week because the chance to make a real change to your surroundings opens up. Comfort is top of your agenda and the continuing sales give scope. Restlessness can be channelled into an energetic response when others seek help. Taking on a small charitable task makes you smile and brings satisfaction.
BOOK REVIEW
Munich
by Christine Brown
By Robert Harris seen each other for six years. Since they were last in Munich, in fact. However, with the future of Europe on the line, their paths are destined to cross again. Hartmann spies his chance to let the British prime minister know exactly what plans the Fuhrer has in mind for Europe, and wants to prevent him from signing one of the most famous agreements in history. Legat works out what his
old university pal is trying to do and soon gets dragged into a world of ramshackle espionage; hiding documents in newspapers, escaping from sinister Gestapo agents and plunging into Munich’s seedy underground scene. Although the Second World War is a bit of plot spoiler, Harris succeeds in believably portraying the tense events in the run up to the war that will change history.
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MUNICH, 1938 - a city hovered on the edge of war. Hitler is determined to light the fire, Chamberlain is desperate to keep the peace. The German metropolis will forever become famous for the events about to enfold as power hungry leaders, cunning negotiators and conspirators all strive to serve their own ends. As the two leaders charge towards making history, two young men make the journey to Munich carrying their own baggage. Hugh Legat, one of Chamberlain’s private secretaries, and Paul Hartmann, German diplomat and member of the antiHitler resistance, haven’t
THRILLING: Harris’ new novel about the Munich agreement is a real page-turner.
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FILM REVIEW (Dwayne Johnson); football jock Fridge loses (in his words) ‘the top two feet of his body’ and becomes an Einstein (Kevin Hart); popular girl Bethany becomes a middle-aged male professor (Jack Black); and wallflower Martha becomes a nasty warrior (Karen Gillan). What they discover is that you don’t just play Jumanji... you must survive it. To beat the game and return to the real
OUR PICK OF THIS WEEK’S MUST-SEE
Inception
Saturday 6:50pm - 9:40pm, ITV2 Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Tom Hardy A TALENTED thief uses hi-tech devices to enter other people’s dreams and steal their deepest, darkest secrets. The thief is hired by an industrialist with the task of implanting an idea into a corporate heir’s mind, so that he will think it his own. The job becomes far more challenging than first anticipated after the mission becomes compromised by the thief’s own troubled psyche.
ago, and change the way they think about themselves... or they’ll be stuck in the game forever.
ONE TO WATCH Britain’s Wildest Weather Saturday, November 25, 7:25pm to 9pm, More 4 BACK in 2014, Britain suffered its coldest August in more than two decades and was hit by floods, storms, hurricanes and tornados but in a dramatic STORMS: Britain suffered its chilliest August for two turn of events, enjoyed the hottest Hal- decades in 2014 loween on record. This documentary presents eyewitness footage of sea rescues, homes struck by lightning, sea foam engulfing a bus, and a narrow escape for 500 sea cows, while also looking at the science behind the wild weather and how there may be even worse to come.
FILM OF THE WEEK
CHALLENGING: Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this thriller with Ellen Page.
world, they’ll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, discover what Alan Parrish left 20 years
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NEW ADVENTURE: They don’t just play Jumanji... they must survive it.
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Michael McIntyre’s Big Show Saturday November 25, 8:10pm9:10pm, BBC One MICHAEL MCINTYRE returns to host the third series of his Big Show with another evening of entertainment at London’s Theatre Royal. In this episode, EastEnders actor Danny Dyer hands over his phone for a Celebrity Send to All, Comedian Russell Kane takes to the stage for a comedy set and there is a special appearance from Take That star Gary Barlow. Music is provided by Grammy Award-winning Clean Bandit and McIntyre will also give another member of the public a chance to claim the spotlight as the Unexpected Star of the Show
IN the brand new adventure Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and a ‘sequel’ to the Robin Williams’ classic film, the tables are turned when four high-school kids discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of - Jumanji - they are immediately drawn into the game’s jungle setting, literally becoming the avatars they chose: gamer Spencer becomes a brawny adventurer
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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
Ashes schedule ENGLAND’S cricketers are currently playing Australia in Brisbane in the first of five Test Matches down under. The dates/venues of the other four are: • December 2 6: 2nd Test in Adelaide • December 1418: 3rd Test in Perth. • December 2630: 4th Test in Melbourne. • January 4-8: 5th Test in Sydney.
Record-breaker EARLIER this month, Wisbech Town’s goalkeeper Paul Bastock, aged 47, reached the milestone of 1,250 senior appearances in a career spanning 30 years. And by doing so, broke former England stopper Peter Shilton’s record of 1,249 first-class appearances which had stood since 1997. Born in May 1970, in Leamington Spa, Paul started his career in Coventry City’s youth team and in
1987 helped the Sky Blues win the FA Youth Cup when they beat a Southampton side that included Alan Shearer and Matt Le Tissier. Since then, he’s been associated with 18 other clubs including Aylesbury, Bath City, Boston United, Cambridge United, Chelt e n h a m
Town, Corby Town, Dagenham & Redbridge, Dunstable Town, Kettering Town, Rushden & Diamonds, Sabah FA (Malyasia), St Alban’s, Scarborough and Worksop. He’s also played for England’s National Game XI and is a qualified coach. Paul’s son, Callum, has kept goal for Boston and Grimsby Town. Paul Bastock surpassed Peter Shilton’s record with his 1,250th appearance.
Last boss standing •Tony Barton when Aston Villa’s lifted the European Cup in 1982. •Joe Fagan tasted European Cup glory with Liverpool in 1984. •Ron Greenwood, West Ham United to the Cup-winner’s Cup in 1965. •Joe Mercer was boss of Manchester City when they claimed the 1970 Cup-winner’s Cup final. •Dave Sexton was chief of Chelsea when the Cup-winner’s Cup came to Stamford Bridge in 1971. •Howard Kendall led Everton to a Cup-winner’s Cup glory in 1985. •Joe Harvey was Newcastle United’s manager when they won the Fairs Cup in 1969. •Bertie Mee was at the helm when Arsenal collected the Fairs Cup trophy in 1970.
O’Brien – group leader RECENTLY, racehorse trainer Aidan O’Brien saddled his 27th Group One winner of 2017 when Mendelssohn won the Juvenile Turf prize at the Breeder’s Cup meeting in the USA. And as a result the Irishman broke American Robert Frankel’s record for most successes at top level in a calendar year. Since 1996, O’Brien, 48, has trained horses at his Ballydoyle Stables in County Tipperary for John Magnier and his Coolmore Stud Associates, and most of his mounts have been ridden by jockey Ryan Moore. O’Brien’s horses who have won Group One races: • SAXON WARRIOR: Racing Post Trophy (Doncaster) • CHURCHILL: 2,000 Guineas (Newmarket) & Irish 2,000 Guineas (Curragh) • WINTER: 1,000 Guineas (Newmarket), Irish 1,000 Guineas (Curragh), Coronation Stakes (Royal Ascot) & Nassau Stakes (Goodwood) • HIGHLAND REEL: Coronation Cup (Epsom) & Prince of Wales Stakes (Ascot) • CARAVAGGIO: Commonwealth
KEITH BURKINSHAW, now 82, is the only living Englishman, from a total of 14, who has managed a club to victory in a major European tournament, with Tottenham when they won the UEFA Cup in 1984. Here are the other 13 England-born bosses who have tasted European success: •Bob Paisley won four finals with Liverpool, the European Cup 1977, 1978 and 1981 and UEFA Cup in 1976. •Brian Clough guided Nottingham Forest to two European Cup final victories in 1979 and 1980. •Don Revie in charge of Leeds United, 1968 and 1971 Fairs Cup finals. •Bobby Robson led Ipswich Town to the UEFA Cup in 1981 and Barcelona in the 1997 Cup-winner’s Cup. •Bill Nicholson was at White Hart Lane when Spurs won Cup-winner’s Cup in 1963 and UEFA Cup in 1972.
Cup (Ascot) • CAPRI: Irish Derby (Epsom) & St Leger (Doncaster) • WINGS OF EAGLES: Derby (Epsom) • ROLY POLY: Falmouth Stakes (Newmarket), Prix Rothschild (Deauville) & Sun Chariot Stakes (Newmarket) • SIOUX NATION: Phoenix Stakes (Curragh) • HYDRANGEA: Matron Stakes (Leopardstown) & British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Ascot) • HAPPILY: Moyglare Stud Stakes (Curragh) & Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (Chantilly) • ORDER OF St GEORGE: Irish Leger (Curragh) • CLEMINE: Cheveley Park Stakes (Newmarket) • RHODODENDRON: Prix de L’Opera (Chantilly) • US NAVY FLAG: Middle Park Stakes & Dewhurst Stakes (Newmarket) • MENDELSSOHN: Juvenile Turf Trophy (California) Is O’Brien the greatest-ever racehorse trainer? I say yes. What do you think!
Fascinating Sporting Facts THIS is part four 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. • In February 2017, Mohat Ahlawat became the first cricketer to score 300 runs in a T20 match. Batting in the Friends’ Premier League at the Delhi cricket ground he became a global sensation overnight, but was a little bemused by the attention... as it wasn’t the first record-breaking score the 21-year-old has posted in the game’s shortest form. In the previous tournament in the Delhi District League, he scored 224 not out... and in another match in Ghaziabad, he posted a casual 139. The first of those mammoth scores easily eclipsed the previous record of 175 not out, registered by the West Indian opener Chris Gayle in an Indian Premier League match in Bangalore in 2013. And Ahlawat’s triple hundred score of 300 came off just 72 balls and included no less than 39 sixes. It was quite an astonishing innings. • Between 1947 and 1956, American heavyweight boxer Rocky Marciano (born 1923, died 1969) won all of his 49 professional fights, 43 by a knock-out. He was world champion from 1952-56. • Red Rum (a bay gelding; May 3, 1965 - October 18, 1995) was a champion thoroughbred steeplechaser who achieved an unmatched historic treble when he won the Grand National in 1973, 1974 and 1977, and also came second in the two intervening years (1975 and 1976). Renowned for his jumping ability, having not fallen in 100 races, ‘Rummy’ was trained by Ginger McCain and his 1973 win is regarded as being one of the greatest Grand National victories of all-time. At one stage during the race, he was 30 lengths behind Crisp and actually trailed the Australian horse by 15 lengths approaching the final fence. But ‘Rummy’ chased him down to win in style. During his racing career he won £146,409.80 in prize money.
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Extra charges to drive in London from 2019 LONDON’S new T-Charge has hit motorists driving older diesel cars in London. But the T-Charge will seem like small beer when the planned Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) kicks in on April 8, 2019. The ULEZ is expected to impact 60,000 vehicles per day, compared to just 6,500 per day for the T-Charge. It will run seven days a week, 24 hours per day - unlike the TCharge, which only applies on weekdays. The ULEZ charge will apply to diesel vehicles which don’t meet the Euro 6 emissions standard and most petrol vehicles which don’t meet Euro 4. A charge of £12.50 per day will apply to cars, vans and motorcycles which don’t meet these standards. The RAC has pointed out that there isn’t yet a central online database vehicle owners can use to check the emissions levels of their vehicles. That’s true, but Transport for London has provided an online checker for both the T-Charge and the ULEZ: Although there are some exceptions, a useful rule of thumb is that diesel cars registered from 2015 onwards will meet the ULEZ requirement in 2019. The ULEZ will initially apply to the same area as the existing Congestion Charging Zone, and the charge will apply in addition to the Congestion Charge. However, be aware that a consultation is due to start later this year on expanding the ULEZ to include all of London out to the North/South Circular roads from 2021.