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By Jose Artur AN Almeria-based organisation representing expatriate homeowners living in houses lacking legal status has said it supports an initiative in the Andalucian Parliament to solve the issue. The Abusos Urbanisticos Almazonzora-NO (AUAN) group said lawmakers should back an amendment from the conservative Partido Popular (PP) to a climate change bill coming up for a vote. The amendment, tabled in the Parliament’s Environmental Land Management Committee this week, could give legal status to around 150,000 residents living in homes authorities deem irregular. AUAN said the amend-
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BILL BACKED: Legal advisors working with AUAN have long lobbied the Junta de Andalucia for law changes. ment would provide a short-term solution to the issue which has seen expatriate residents left in a legal limbo over their homes. “It is neither fair nor humane to have thousands of Andalucian citizens unable to access services for years.
“They are unable to write and pay taxes. We hope this amendment will
be approved as a matter of basic wisdom and justice,” the group said in a statement. British expatriate residents including the Priors and the Paynes have previously been ordered out of their homes by authorities following changes in planning laws which effectively made their homes illegal. The Priors received compensation after their home was torn down. The Paynes have yet to settle their case with Andalucian authorities.
€13m plea dismissed CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA Council must pay €13 million in compensation to a company after Spain’s Supreme Court dismissed an appeal. The court ruled in favour of a decision taken by Andalucia’s Superior Court of Justice ordering the payout to Monsora SL over an illegal building dispute. Both courts ruled the company lost profits after the council cancelled a licence on a plot of land where several business premises were being constructed. Homes, storage rooms, parking spaces and commercial structures were all being built there. Justices also found the council had cancelled only part of the licence but they had required the company to stop works to the whole site. Cuevas del Almanzora Council appealed the Superior Court’s ruling on the grounds reasons for making the payout were lacking. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal on those grounds, meaning the authority will have to make the payment.
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Push the moat out THE Alcazba Castle is among eight Andalucian monumental and archaeological spots currently understaffed, with four guards watching over a site visited by 280,000 people a year according to a report.
EU got it ALMERIA’S Diputacion marked Europe Day with a training session for 310 students and teachers from eight schools and colleges across 33 urban areas, with the programme focusing on opportunities offered by movement around the EU.
Air link A NEW air route between Almeria and Melilla is set to launch following an announcement from civil aviation authorities, with Granada and Sevilla also due to be linked to the Spanish enclave.
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Life’s a beach By Francis Peach ALMERIA’S beaches will fly 29 blue flags this summer, two more than last year. Spain’s non-profit environmental education association (ADEAC) hands out the awards to beaches which meet its cleanliness standards. Roquetas de Mar remains the most decorated town with six blue flag beaches, although its port, the province’s longest standing blue flag holder, lost its award. Carboneras stood out from the rest after bagging three additional flags, with Los Barquicos, Los Cocones, Las Marinicas, el Corral and El Ancon beaches all making the grade. Almeria capital’s San
BLUE IS THE COLOUR: Twenty-nine beaches will fly the flag for Almeria this year. Miguel Cabo de Gata beach has regained the flag it lost in 2017 which it had previously held for many years. It was bad news for Vera, Mojacar and Pulpi which all had flags axed, the latter on both Mar Serena and Los Nardos beaches. And Vera lost its only flag gained last year at Marinas Bolaga beach. Poniente and Levante de
Almerimar beaches in El Ejido have regained their blue flags which - adding to Balerma and San Miguel take the town’s total to four. Spain’s ADEAC beach inspector is affiliated with the Foundation for Environmental Education in Europe (FEEE) which has handed blue flags to beaches throughout Europe since 1987.
Doctor assault call HEALTH workers in Almeria have called on authorities to introduce measures to curb the rise in attacks on medical staff after a doctor was allegedly assaulted. Members of the Medical Union of Almeria (SMA) gathered outside Torrecardenas Hospital for a rally with other labour groups in protest over the assaults. The demonstration follows an alleged attack on Doctor Nicasio Marin at the hospital by the relative of a patient. Francisco Durban, a spokesperson for the union, said such attacks were becoming increasingly common and said it was a serious problem. “We want to show that there is a shared responsibility of citizens, public administrators, private health companies and professionals to end these aggressive acts,” he said. Statistics put forward by the SMA stated there were 83 attacks on doctors recorded in Almeria last year. A total of 30 of these were physical in nature, the union said.
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Shop ‘til you drop MOJACAR’S businesses are set to be able to stay open longer in busier periods including summer and Easter after the Junta de Andalucia’s Business Ministry designated it a Zone of Great Tourist Activity.
Chop stick ALMERIA’S City Council has approved much-criticised proposals from Partido Popular (PP) and Ciudadanos members to chop down trees in the city’s Plaza Vieja as part of plans to create an open space at the site.
Land grab A TOTAL of 73 plots of land are being sold by the Junta de Andalucia’s Housing Agency for residential use with space for around 249 homes and 122 industrial sites, a spokesperson said.
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Drink-drive shame By Staff Reporter THE driver of a car who caused a smash injuring 26 people had been drinking, police say. The head-on collision between his vehicle and a minibus carrying farm employees happened on kilometre eight of the A-332 road. The 30-year-old driver was reportedly overtaking another vehicle before the accident. They careered off the road and landed three to four metres down an embankment, according to medics. A total of 16 people were hospitalised with four seriously hurt, while the car driver had to be cut free by firefighters. The bus driver fractured
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DANGER TO LIFE: The scene in the wake of the accident. his pelvis and several of his passengers - who were returning from a day of work in the countr yside -
suffered broken bones. The Guardia Civil continues to investigate the incident.
Former mayor dies THE former mayor of Huercal de Almeria, Juan Jose Lopez de las Heras, has died aged 62. The ex-Partido Popular (PP) official served as mayor of the town between 2011 and 2015. He was previously a representative in party’s grouping on the local council from 2003 to 2011. Lopez de las Heras was made head of his local PP branch in February 2009, a position he still held at the time of his death. The party’s provincial leadership said in a statement the former mayor had done “good work” for Huercal de Almeria while in office. “As president of the PP in the town, his goal was always to achieve a united and strong party in Huercal. “This is something he achieved with his work and effort and thanks to the team that has accompanied him all these years,” the statement said. Authorities in the town have declared three days of mourning following the death.
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NO MORE DEATHS: Union members gather in Almeria capital in the wake of another workplace fatality.
Work death protest THE son of a worker crushed to death by a six-tonne generator was present during the accident, an Almeria union has revealed. The 57-year-old Melilla-born victim was trapped beneath the machine on the Aljoroque industrial estate in Antas. A witness called emergency services to rescue the worker but firefighters were unable to save him after using a crane to free his dead body. Tens of people gathered outside the capital’s union buildings yesterday (Wednesday) to hold a minute’s silence. The UGT
and CCOO’s trade unions organised the event. It was the fourth workplace death in the province so far this year, with Andalucia at the top of the national ranking for industrial accidents. Antonio Valdivieso, the CCOO’s provincial leader, blamed companies who don’t invest in prevention. His UGT counterpart, Carmen Vidal, said the situation was “very complicated” because the victim’s son was present when the generator fell on him.
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Farm vow CARMEN NAVARRO, the Partido Popular deputy for Almeria in Spain’s Parliament, has said her party is committed to defending farmer’s interests within the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy, adding the scheme is important for the province.
Work talk THE Red Cross of Almeria has held a business conference to promote the importance of including a range of workers in firms and of being committed to social responsibility at the PITA Science and Technology Park.
University’s disability success STUDENTS have graduated from the University of Almeria’s first ever course in employment training for young people with intellectual disabilities. Inmaculada Gomez Becerra - who helped run the course - said it was an honour and highlighted students’ “ability, effort, perseverance, enthusiasm, and curiosity. “Your success as students is our success as a university,” added University rector, Carmelo Rodriguez at the graduation. Rodriguez celebrated the course as a
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THE new Sub-Delegate of the Spanish government in Almeria, Luis Soria, has met with Diputacion President Gabriel Amat last Wednesday, with the official wishing him ‘great success’ in his role following his appointment.
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GRADUATED: A young man starts an internship. step towards becoming a more inclusive university. The training will drive social change, making it easier for young people with mental disabilities to work, she said. A total of 40 per cent of young people with
disabilities have intellectual development problems, she added. Rodriguez said the university would continue to apply for the Fundacion Once (Spain’s disability charity) and European Social Fund scholarships.
RESTORATION works to the Church of San Antonio de Padua in Carboneras have begun with backing from the town’s council and local residents and businesses. Refits include repainting the walls of the building on both the inside and outside. The €11,500 project has been CREDIT: CARBONERAS COUNCIL, VIA FACEBOOK funded with a mixture of private and pub- WORKS: Refits to the lic contributions, with lo- church are set to be finished in time for cal authorities covering communions this weekend. 60 per cent of the costs. Officials from Carbon- with the priest to look eras Council including fi- over the works. nance spokesperson FeRefurbishments are set lipe Cayuela and social to be finished this weekaffairs councillor Maria end in time for the first Angeles Ruiz Venzal vis- communion celebrations ited the church and met in the town.
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Population boom
Babies among rescued MARITIME RESCUE has rescued 162 people - among them four babies - from several dinghies in the Alboran Sea. A rescue aircraft and lifeboat were sent out after a coastguard official received an early morning alert reporting two sightings. The flimsy vessels were carrying 73 people, including 12 women and two babies off the Charrana coast near the Spanish enclave of Melilla in Nor th Africa. The Sasemar 102 aeroplane finally found them hours later at around 10am. Crew reported the rafts’ location to the Guardamar Polimnia rescue boat, which located the migrants 12 miles off Alboran Island. They were in two boats, one carr ying 47 and the other 26 people, who all arrived at Alme-
FURIOUS ecologist groups and residents have organised a march to protest the over-exploitation of the Rio Aguas. They claim that olive growers in the Alto Andarax area are extracting
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BABIES SAVED: Spanish maritime rescue have saved 162 people aboard four separate rafts. ria port at 3.30pm. A further two boats which had set off from west of Melilla were also found and an additional 75 people were rescued. The Sasemar 305 aircraft and the ‘la Spica’ lifeboat were unable to locate a fifth boat that allegedly left Nador - 15km south
of Melilla - at 6am with 48 men and six women aboard, according to the alert. Moroccan authorities later picked up a boat with 56 people on board and investigations are reportedly underway to check if it is the same craft the Spanish authorities were searching for.
Water pain groundwater in unsustainable volumes, leading to the river running dry for most of the year.
The eight-kilometre stroll will start at 11am this Sunday from kilometre 488 of the N-340 road, between
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Tabernas and Sorbas, near the junction to Lucainena de las Torres. It is open to all, and walkers are advised to bring sun cream, water, and sandwiches, and wear comfortable shoes.
ALMERIA’S population will soar by 65,000 people in the next two decades due to an ageing demographic, according to Andalucia’s statistics institute (IECA). The province’s 9 per cent resident growth is the region’s highest when measured this way. Projections estimate 771,566 residents in 2040 compared to the current 706,494 registered people. This rise is equivalent to annexing an El Ejido-sized town to the province. Malaga will also see a similar inhabitant increase. A total of just less than 70,000 new citizens are forecast. But because of its larger public, the percentage increase is well below Almeria, at 4.2 per cent. An ageing public under-
lies the predicted population growth. Almeria’s number of over-65s is set to soar to 25.7 per cent in 2040, compared to the current 15 per cent. Improvements in living standards and a fall in the birth rate, especially after the crisis, are reportedly driving society’s ageing. The same trend can be seen across the autonomous community. At a regional level, over65s will make up 28.6 per cent of occupants in 2040, in contrast to the current 16.4 per cent. The number of under 16s is due to fall in the same period, reflecting the fall in the birth rate. News comes as a wider debate about how to fund a bulging welfare state spreads.
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Three new links A PLANE from British budget airline jet2 carrying passengers from Birmingham airport has landed in Almeria, the first flight of a new route between the two cities. The charter’s first passengers landed in the province aboard the LS1285 flight. The carrier also started two additional links, with flights from Belfast and London-Stansted getting under way on May 5 and May 10, respectively. The three new connections will mean Almeria is now connected with 10 UK airports including London-Gatwick, London-Stansted, Bristol, Birmingham, Belfast, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle. The new links are the fruits of a provincial government master plan to strengthen tourism ties with 11 European countries.
Murders marked By Francis Peach THE Cantabrian regional government has paid homage to three innocent men murdered in 1981 by Guardia Civil officers who thought they were ETA terrorists. It comes after an initiative by Cantabria’s ‘Desmemoriadas’ social memory group to pressure the state into publicly recognising the murders after 37 years of silence. They also staged the event to pressure the national government into changing laws so all victims of terrorism - including at the hands of state police - get justice. The brother of Juan Mañas - one of the murdered men - said it is “very important” the regional parliament is hosting the act given the state has ignored the killings. The three men - 33-year-old Luis Montero from Salamanca, 29-yearold Luis Cobo from Santander and 24-year-old Juan Mañas Morales
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MISTAKEN IDENTITY: The bodies of the three mistaken men were dismembered by Guardia civil agents in 1981 from Almeria - were travelling to Almeria for a family communion. Commuters on the same motorway
mistook the men for ETA terrorists responsible for seriously injuring a military general and killing four soldiers. They alerted the Guardia Civil who traced the men to Roquetas del Mar, Almeria. And hours later, their bodies were found burnt, dismembered and with multiple gun wounds in their rental car on top of a cliff. Spanish authorities allegedly tried to cover up the murder and frame the victims as terrorists in the wake of the shocking incident. The implicated Guardia Civil officers said the men were at fault for their deaths because they fled. A lawyer was eventually able to uncover the truth and it led to three of the 11 officers being jailed for torture and murder. The memorial took place esterday (Thursday) evening outside the Cantabria Parliament building in Santander.
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Grant given ALMERIA’S Diputacion has received a €15 million subsidy from Spain’s Economy Ministry for programmes to move to a low carbon economy and sustainable growth in the Lower Andarax Region, authority president Gabriel Amat said.
Haiti visit A DELEGATION of investors from Haiti has visited Almeria’s Diputacion to learn about productivity in the province and how it could be applied to their country, with the hope of boosting economic growth.
Law protest A GROUP of judges and prosecutors gathered outside Almeria’s Provincial Court yesterday in support of proposals to reform and improve justice administration, with the law workers meeting at 12pm yesterday (Thursday).
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A huge woof, step, woof, slide for… Strictly Line Dancing! By Chrissie Cremore THE Strictly Line Dancing Mojacar group was formed two years ago by Mary Beth Hazeldine and Glynis Hurst and they celebrated their second anniversary by donating a whopping €250 to PAWS-PATAS. Glynis explained that she and Mary Beth envisaged a line dance class which would be fun and enjoyable as well as fulfilling their passion for line dancing. It is a great way to meet new people and no partner is required. Line Dancing is a very enjoyable form of fun exercise and it has been proven to be beneficial to your memory. Classes are held in Sala Hollywood at the Hotel el Puntazo on Mojacar Playa on Friday evenings from 7.00pm until 10.00pm. Entry is €5 and men are welcome! The evening starts with beginner dances and during the evening the
FANCY FOOTWORK: Mary Beth Hazeldine (front row with the money), Glynis Hurst (front row - third left) and the line dancing crew.
dances progress for the more experienced. Glynis and Mary Beth really enjoy teaching and they find it very satisfying and rewarding when they see people moving forward from non line dancers to competent dancers. The group have had a lot of expenses buying equipment and paying for insurance so they are really pleased to have finally been
able to donate to PAWS-PATAS and they hope to donate more in the future. This particular amount will go towards the much-needed renovation for the dog kennels. If you would like the group to perform at one of your functions, please contact Glynis and Mary Beth at their class. For all further information, please visit the website www.paws-patas.org.
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WITH great anticipation a group travelled to Arboleas to see Peter Quilter’s play The Actress which was presented by ITG, the Independent Theatre Group. And they were definitely not disappointed! Most of the action of the play takes place in the dressing room of the famous actress Lydia Martin who is about to go on stage for her final performance before retiring. Many of the important people she has known throughout her life come to visit her. These visitors included her unsettled daughter, the ex-husband obviously still very much in love with her, her rich but elderly fiancé, her long suffering agent, the ever patient dresser
CURTAIN CALL: The Actress cast. and finally the company manager, clipboard in hand desperately trying to convey but blissfully ignored ‘director notes.’ Beautifully written by someone with clearly a great understanding of actors it was a great joy to watch such fine perfor-
mances from the entire cast as they brought the characters to life. Their combined talent took the audience through the whole gamut of emotions. Laughing one minute, close to tears the next. The cast, the lighting
and sound and the set, everything about this play was spot on, no doubt due to the light touch and combined experience of director Roger Dickman and producer Ian Jones. ITG can be proud of what they have achieved. More of the same please!
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Joys of spring AT their March meeting, the Dames in HuercalOvera enjoyed a very interesting and humorous talk by Craig Wilmshurt about his many years as cabin crew with BA. Also in March they held a very successful race night raising a good amount of money to add to their monies raised throughout the year. The money is then presented to the benefiting charities after the AGM in April. This year the members voted to donate €1,000 to ASTEA, the autism spectrum disorder foundation, €500 to MACS and €500 to the Convent to help the old people in their care. Also in April they moved to a new venue, the Hostal Rural, Meson
DAMES BOND: Some of the ladies with Craig Wilmshurt. Sabor de Miguel. Meetings are still the third Wednesday of the month
and everyone is welcome. Please contact Carolyn (Chair) on 637 798 494.
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Glad Rags
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By Jos Biggs
MY culinar y skills, or the lack of them, is legend. I rely heavily on the microwave, a huge silver beast known as The Empress, and this reliance allows me to spoil food in a much shorter time than if I were to cook it conventionally. On Thursday The Empress appeared to have hiccups, and fear entered my soul. However, on Friday she was fine; the small plate of leftover Christmas Pud was gyrating happily. I relaxed, and removed the Pud - it was stone cold! Subsequent tests showed that the Empress was functioning perfectly, except for her core skill - heating things. Fear once more entered my soul, bring with it Dread. To calm my emotions and the sinking feeling in the pit
of my stomach I ate the Pud. I know from bitter experience that all things technological are beyond me. As I swallowed the last of the stone cold Pud I decided that I would take her into Electro Curro and hand her over to someone qualified in dealing with ailing electrical implements. There were two problems with this: One - she is enor mous, and too heavy for me to lift - I’ll have to get Andy on the job of lifting her into the car, and hope that a muscular young man will be on hand at the other end to lift her out. Problem number Two: What am I going to eat? Can I live on cheese sandwiches for a week? Or maybe more? Will I die of malnutrition? Or possibly of cheese sandwich overload?
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This is not a drill SMART phone apps aren’t just for teenagers, there’s actually an excellent variety out there full of useful tips and tricks for a spot of Sunday DIY that will soon have you wondering how you ever managed without. Best part - most of them are completely free. Take the Handyman Calculator app for example, which has 125 tools
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which cover all your calculating needs from lumber and concrete to baluster and asphalt. With Homestyler you can take a photo of a room, upload it, then use thousands of editing techniques to mix things around by painting, laying new flooring, planting new furniture etc to get a free feel for how your big idea will pan out in reality. The Family Handyman DIY Tip Genius is an incredible
resource full of advice and information that you can consult on the spot without coming unstuck in the middle of a job. Other apps include basic tools such as a flashlight and spirit levels, and if you really want to go overboard, (or take a sneaky break) there’s even the Construction Sound Effects app which can have you hammering nails, sawing wood or drilling holes while you pour yourself a cold beer and admire your handiwork.
Revamp your stairs… with wallpaper! WA L L PA P E R c a n b e used for more than just the walls. Yo u c a n r e n e w your steps with the versatile decoration and create new colours and designs for the staircase. It may take a little preparation, but the end result will be worth it. First you will need to count the number of stair risers and then measure them for height and length. Even though they may look exactly the same, you are sure to find a couple of small differences which are best to know about before you start. Cut the wallpaper to fit each riser and after cleaning the steps put a little adhesive on and start sticking your strips. Remember that you are dealing with a different surface than standard walls when you are choosing your design. You will want a roll of wallpaper that will be suitable when it is on sideways. One other tip to keep in mind is that unpasted wallpaper is suited more to this task than the pre pasted kind because water isn’t needed for the project.
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A STUNNING ‘cantilever home’ is being conceived by Arizona-based company Next Generation Living Homes, which is expected to be worth a cool €44 million. The most striking feature of the property is a swimming pool that juts out above trees and gardens, seemingly suspended in thin air. Its cantilever design means that it is only supported at one end, so if
you were brave enough to swim out, you would be rewarded with breathtaking views. Although it is only in the concept stage at the moment, the palatial house boasts 12 bathrooms and eight bedrooms in a stylish and contemporary layout. There are also four balconies, two dining rooms, a wine cellar and a movie theatre. Thirsty guests will be
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pleased to discover that there is both an indoor and an outdoor bar, a utility room and a garage with capacity for six cars and several motorcycles. Overall it represents 18,000 square feet of luxury living and the firm behind it, Next Generation Living Homes, is hoping to find a suitable site and begin construction in Spain, Italy or Monaco next year.
SCENIC SWIM: The cantilever pool is the most eye-catching feature of the property.
In a statement, the company said: “Our architectural design is best for a hilltop location with panoramic city views, or
endless ocean views. “We want to warn you that inviting guests may turn out to be a headache, as they will
never want to leave this exclusive pampered lifestyle.” Two of the team behind the incredible design are architectural CG artist Julian Boswell and JP DZahr, the founder and CEO of Next Generation Living Homes.
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Sun, sea and great food at Neptuno Mojacar
WHEN you visit a fine restaurant on the beach, one thing that guests can rightly expect to eat is fantastically fresh fish and at Neptuno Mojacar that is exactly what you get. Proprietor Francisca Andreu set up this restaurant on Mojacar Beach in 2004 due to her love of Almeria where she grew up and this love is expressed in the quality of the restaurant, the food, service and the general ambience. This is a great venue to visit for a simple meal or a major celebration and if you are thinking of hosting a birthday or anniversary party or even holding a wedding reception, then Neptuno Mojacar which also offers a wedding planning service is a must venue to visit. Naturally, the menu offers a large number of fresh fish dishes from starters to main courses as well as a whole range of different rice dishes
There is always a warm welcome at Neptuno Mojacar.
including a seafood paella, but there is a huge range of great dishes to choose from. Salads and meats aren’t ignored but it’s the seafood, including a range of fish and shellfish such as lobster which are often the stars of
the menu. There is also a very wide but reasonably priced wine list and everything from the typical barbecue sardines to the spectacular Parrillada de Marisco Neptuno (Neptuno selection of grilled seafood) is
cooked with dedication by the kitchen staff. As the weather improves and summer finally arrives, there is nothing better than sitting by the beach
enjoying a sea breeze and some of the best food and wine that Mojacar is able to offer with the occasional benefit of live entertainment. The Neptuno is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and while it is always better to make a reservation (call 616 005 387), it isn’t always necessary, so guests can simply drive up and walk in to this exquisite beach front restaurant. To find out more about the menu and the concept of Neptuno do visit their Facebook page, the website https://neptunomojacar.com or simply visit Neptuno Mojacar at Paseo del Mediterraneo 62E, Playa del Descargador, Mojacar, 04638.
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Roasted red pepper, tomato, onion and garlic soup
OLIVE TREE FARM was set up about four years ago with the intention of achieving a level of self sufficiency. We have poultry for meat and eggs, goats for milk, rabbits and small pigs for meat and harvest our 70 olive trees each year for oil. We also grow a variety of fruits and vegetables.
EASY SOUP: Delicious. THIS is something we love to make when we have a glut of tomatoes and peppers, which are two of our favourite and most productive crops here at Olive Tree Farm. It is one of the easiest soups to make and the key to getting a fabulous colour, is using the reddest tomatoes and peppers you can get hold of and white onions which give it a lovely gloss.
Ingredients 1-1.5kg of red tomatoes 2 large red peppers, seeds removed 2 white onions 1 full head of garlic (about 10-12 cloves) Olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper ž - 1 litre chicken stock Single cream - Optional
FABULOUS COLOUR: Using red tomatoes and peppers.
Method Simply remove seeds from two peppers, and slice into rings. Roughly chop 1 - 1.5 kg of red tomatoes. You want them really juicy, so leave the seeds in when you chop them up. Cut one head of garlic in half (about 10-12 cloves. Peel and chop two white onions in half. Add all the prepared vegetables to a baking tray adding salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake for about 40-50 mins at 200 deg C un-
covered, until ever ything is nice and soft. Once cooled enough to handle, squeeze out the creamy roasted garlic pulp and add everything to a large saucepan including any juices. Blitz ever ything together in the pan, using a blending stick. Add 3/4 - 1 litre of chicken stock depending on how thick you like your soup and simmer gently for five mins. Te s t s e a s o n i n g a n d then serve with a swish of cream! Delicious! Six to eight ser vings depending on how hungry you are?
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Suitable swim shorts REGARDLESS of your body shape you’ll want to be body confident on the beach and feel comfortable in your swim shorts. So, whether you’re a man who’s tall and thin, short and stocky, or somewhere in between, this advice will help you choose the pair that’s best suited for you. Tall men should choose swim shorts that end right above the knee. This length of short will draw attention away from your height and keep things in proportion. For shorter men, select a mid-thigh length as they will make your legs look longer. If you’ve been working out, now is the time to really show off those muscles. Don’t be afraid to wear revealing shorts which are short and tight. After all, you didn’t spend all those hours in the gym for nothing. Men who carry a few extra pounds around their midriff can feel less confident about their legs. If this is the case, select a longer pair of shorts as these can offer you some cover-up. If you’re more confident, go for a mid-thigh fit. At the other end of the spectrum, less well-built gentleman should opt for a pair of shorts with about a six-inch inseam. Anything longer and you might look like you’re drowning in them.
Choosing the running sho
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upgrade and purchase a pair worthy of your feet. Here are some important features to look for in your next running shoe. You should be able to slide your feet in and out of your shoe without too much difficulty, so make sure the heel fits snugly, b u t i s n ’t t o o t i g h t . N o r should the shoe’s upper feel tight, if it does then you need one with more space. Within the forefront of the shoe, your foot should be able to move from side-to-side. If the shoe is too narrow, you’ll feel pressure against the base of your little toe. Remember, that as you run and build up a
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Listen to your body WITH temperatures constantly on the rise, don’t forget how important it is to keep your body hydrated. That slight headache or moment of dizziness can be the first signs that you need more fluid in your system. Other symptoms will include a dry mouth and passing little or no urine.
The more dehydrated you become, the more you will feel weak, dizzy and general fatigue. Your heart will begin to beat more rapidly and your skin will tighten. Be sure to take heed of any of the warning signs that your body gives off, as severe dehydration can lead to an untimely death.
How much is enough?
NOT TOO TIGHT: Pick your running shoes for comfort. sweat your feet will swell. So make sure there’s a thumb’s width of space between your longest toe (not always the big toe) and the front end of the shoe. Be sure that your toes can wriggle freely about. It’s really important that the shoe feels right. So if you can, walk around the shop and get a feel for your new pair. Remember that any irritation you notice in the shop will be amplified once you hit the road. So take the time to be sure before you take the leap of buying your new pair.
WE’RE always being told of the health benefits of drinking plenty of water, but now experts say drinking too much could actually be harmful. They say not only could it lead to kidney problems, but could also trigger symptoms such as excessive sweating. One surgeon from a clinic in London said he is seeing more patients suffer from over sweating, a condition known as hyperhidrosis. He said the first thing he asks is how much water they drink and said medically, being told to drink between
two and three litres of water a day is incorrect as if you were in intensive care you would be given 1.5 litres of fluid ever y 24 hours, with much of the water we need absorbed from food. There is no set way of defining excessive sweating, but if sweating is interfering with daily life and normal activities, a person may be diagnosed with hyperhidrosis. Treatments such as medication to block the sweat glands and surgery can be considered by sufferers. Drinking excessive amounts of water can also lead to loss of sleep
as people have to get up in the night to go to the toilet and other studies show it can even cause kidney damage, instead of preventing it. Too much water can also lead to a rare but potentially fatal condition called hyponatraemia, which sees the body’s salt levels drop and can lead to swelling of the brain.
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Eurovision 2018
Grand Final The Handmaid’s Tale season two gets UK airtime Richard Shanley
Dishing the Dirt OF EUROPA DIGITAL
CHANNEL 4 has finally confirmed The Handmaid’s Tale season two premiere date in the UK - and we don’t have much longer to wait. Season two will kick off on Sunday, May 20 at 10pm (CET), which is in line with the first season’s UK airing as that started on May 28 - also around a month after the show had debuted in the US - but
unlike the US airing of season two, it won’t be starting with a double bill. It means UK audiences will be five episodes behind the US, so time to get even more spoiler sensitive if you haven’t been already. You might want to stock up on tissues too as the season two premiere left fans in tears within minutes when it landed on Hulu last month, opening with a sequence that showed how Aunt Lydia dealt with the Handmaids refusing to stone Janine to death. Before the season premiered, Moss was teasing that we’d be seeing a more ‘badass’ and
‘vocal’ June/ Offred. “The June that’s narrating isn’t the June we see in the flashbacks, she’s someone who has been to Gilead. So, I’d like to see us moving towards that June,” she explained. “She gets crushed and reborn a couple of times this season, but she also finds the strength she never knew she had and rises like a phoenix. All season long, she’s finding her own form of resistance.” The Handmaid’s Tale continues on Hulu in the US every Wednesday and season two starts in the UK on Channel 4 on Sunday, May 20 at 10pm (CET).
If you would like me to answer any questions you may have on satellite TV or to expand on anything I have written about please call me on 678 332 815 or email richard@europa-digital.com. I look forward to your comments and questions. Don’t forget to listen to my radio show every weekday from 10am on Spectrum 96.1 and 106.8FM, now covering almost 3,000sq kms of Costa Almeria and Calida or listen online at costaalmeria.spectrumfm.net for the latest news and views from the world of satellite television.
BBC 1, 8pm, Saturday LOVE it or loathe it, the Eurovision Song Contest remains the greatest allsinging, all-dancing spectacle on our screens. And the 63rd Grand Final takes place at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal, this Saturday. The countr y achieved its first Eurovision victory after Salvador Sobral bagged last year’s gong in Kiev with his song Amar Pelos Dois. Graham Norton will present the BBC’s live televised coverage, or you can tune into BBC Radio 2 with Ken Bruce, with both shows starting at 8pm. Judging is now via juries from each countr y plus a public vote, with viewers from each country able to take part via phone or SMS, awarding 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12 points to their favourite songs, with the results being pooled to give an overall viewer score for each number. The two semi-finals took place earlier this week, while the United Kingdom, France, G e r m a n y, S p a i n a n d I t a l y
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BACK FOR MORE: Elisabeth Moss as Offred.
DOUZE POINTS? The UK’s entrant SuRie. went straight into the final after making the biggest financial contributions to the extravaganza. The current favourite is Cyprus’ Eleni Foureira with h e r s o n g Fuego (Fire), a l though Spain’s real-life couple Alfred and Amaia - who met on a reality TV show are expected to do well with their duet Tu Cancion (Your Song). The UK’s entry, Eurovision: You Decide winner and Royal Academy of Music graduate SuRie, who will sing Storm, is n o t a m o n g t h e b o o k i e ’s favourites.
PETS
Feline hot, hot, hot Keep your pets cool this summer CREATURE COMFORTS: Cats, dogs and other animals are vulnerable during summer.
M O S T o f u s w o u l d n ’t dream of basking in the Spanish summer sun without high factor lotion, since health risks associated with sunbathing, not to mention the discomfort of scorched, peeling, skin, are well-documented. But what about our beloved pets? As temperatures begin to rise over the coming weeks, responsible owners are being urged to take extra precautions to make sure dogs, cats, and other family pets are kept happy and healthy. Pale-coloured animals are at risk of sunburn, and as in humans this can lead to skin cancer, meaning the recom-
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mended approach is prevention. Keep them indoors or in the shade when the sun is hottest between 11am and 3pm, but you can also apply a nontoxic human sunscreen or one specifically for pets to vulnerable areas, such as their ears, where the fur is thinner. Grooming is also essential, since a smooth, tangle-free coat will protect your dearest’s delicate skin. Avoid the risk of heat stroke by ensuring that your animal has access to clean, cool - not ice cold - water at all times. Do not leave your dog, or any other anim a l , a l o n e i n t h e c a r, even if the windows are
open, since it can take just a few minutes for a dog to become fatally overheated and dehydrated. When taking your dog for a walk, remember that if the ground is too hot for your hand, it’s also too hot for your p e t ’s d e l i c a t e p a w s , meaning the hottest parts of the day are best avoided. Many pests that love
to get their teeth into your pets thrive during summer, so ensure their vaccinations are up to date, and maintain regular flea treatment. Dogs and cats love to chase bees and wasps, but stings can irritate animals as much as they can humans and multiple stings can even be fatal, so take care and if in doubt, see a vet.
BEARDED dragons, known in scientific circles as members of the Pogona genus, are a popular lizard to keep as a pet due to their largely easy-going nature and abundant measure of individual personality. While they may not be trained to breathe fire on pesky Vikings, or help you win the Game of Thrones, training your bearded dragon to engage with family and friends can be highly rewarding. As with all pets, trust and happiness are crucial, so keep your dragon happy by providing ample space for them to roam around and explore, preferably with rocks and wood. At a younger age they prefer to eat insects, anything from crickets to cockroaches, while adults tend to feast more on plant matter, such as dandelion leaves. Handle young dragons frequently to get them comfortable with humans. Bearded dragons are typically docile, but may be fearful when young, so confidence is crucial as you don’t want to get a fright and drop them. Remember, unlike some other lizards, body parts will not grow back. They prefer being handled from the side or bottom, not from the top, and if they are aggressive, hold them firmly with two hands. The process may take a little time but they will soon be tamed and friendly. Remember to exercise caution when they are around children, and always wash your hands and face after touching your dragon. LOUNGE LIZARD: ‘Beardies’ can be trained.
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Wordsearch Finding Nemo
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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DENTIST CHUM ELLEN CORAL REEF BLOAT
CLOWNFISH MARLIN BUBBLES GILL PEACH
GURGLE ANCHOR DORY NEMO BRUCE
BARRACUDA JACQUES PELICAN SHARKS FINDING
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Across 1 Manner of dressing (7) 5 Metal fastening device (5) 8 Argue about (7) 9 Make fit or suitable (5) 10 Lift up (5) 11 Definite (7) 12 Portable platform for storing or stacking goods (6) 14 Canal boats (6) 17 Child's room for a baby (7) 19 Exert a pushing force upon (5) 22 Come into existence (5) 23 White ant (7) 24 Flavoursome (5) 25 Frightening creature (7)
Down 1 Large evergreen, coniferous tree (5) 2 Japanese fish dish (5) 3 Hawaiian stringed instrument (7) 4 Free or grant immunity from (6) 5 Have in common (5) 6 Moving about aimlessly (7) 7 Testifier (7) 12 Long, tapering flag (7) 13 Heavily built motor vehicles (7) 15 Acetylsalicylic acid (7) 16 Method (6) 18 Each (5) 20 Expel a tenant (5) 21 Slanderous defamation (5)
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aerobe anopia agone enrobe envoi erns gasser gases guano guns gone goner govern governs boss bore bores boreas born borne borer beau bean beans beano bens bros brose berm erose erne jones jive jives ions icon icons cons cone cones conga congas cove coves coven covens cover coir cram amir arco
SCORING: • 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points • 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points • 8 or more letters: 11 points
Cryptic
Across 1 Revealing story of Swiss resistance (8) 7 Shut down kiosk (5) 8 Sound vibration could be on a screen (9) 9 Loud noise from Aladdin's cave (3) 10 Cleansing routine for city in Somerset (4) 11 A long bench? It's for the birds (6) 13 Inclined to use five hundred poles (6) 14 New treat made for gossip (6) 17 Island off Atlanta I wanted to be in (6) 18 Understands temporary quarters (4) 20 Pair of characters from The Network (3) 22 I get armed lunatic and left the country (9) 23 Direction shown by nurse housing rebel leader (5) 24 Imperfect start to Football Association's little league I began last Easter (8)
Down 1 Pound found in a bathrobe (5) 2 Lion has eaten terrible shot in African country (7) 3 Distinctive flavour of old Chinese dynasty (4) 4 Maybe Nigel has right to stay behind (6) 5 Praises lads about turn (5) 6 Record turns up under rifle (7) 7 Marines organised an advanced course (7) 12 Just tired me out (7) 13 Figure it's about time for Bill (7) 15 But win tenant new type of washing machine (4,3) 16 Capital kind of strong paper (6) 17 One who drags behind a tall structure (5) 19 Plant at the southern border (5) 21 Unwritten letters from Balmoral Castle (4)
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IRREGULAR SUDOKU
SOLTIMES STAR QUIZ : LEGEND HAS IT… 1. According to Greek legend, during his infancy Achilles’ mother plunged him in which river, thus making his body invulnerable except for the heel by which she held him? 2. According to Greek legend, which mythical monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man, was slain by Theseus? 3. According to legend, which 14th century king of Scotland was inspired by watching a spider try to make its connection between two roof beams? 4. In Norse legend, Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr were the names of the goats that pulled which god’s chariot? 5. The 1984 album Legend featuring the greatest hit
singles by which Jamaican band is the best-selling reggae album of all-time? 6. The 2015 crime thriller film Legend, starring Tom Hardy and Emily Browning, told the story of the rise and fall of which infamous gangsters? 7. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle were both written by which American short story writer? 8. Which 1954 musical film was based on the Ancient Roman legend of the Rape of the Sabine Women? 9. Which German composer wrote the 1882 three act opera Parsifal, based on the legend of the Holy Grail? 10. Which group topped the UK singles chart in 1968 with Legend of Xanadu?
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Answers 1. STYX, 2. MINOTAUR, 3. ROBERT I (ROBERT THE BRUCE), 4. THOR, 5. BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS, 6. RONNIE AND REGGIE KRAY, 7. WASHINGTON IRVING, 8. SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, 9. RICHARD WAGNER, 10. DAVE DEE DOZY BEAKY MICK AND TICH
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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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Call the fashion police! by Sandy Shore HOW odd, I thought, as I chanced upon a vocation that I had never before heard of. The smartly dressed young woman at the adjacent business fair stand explained her mission in life. If I required her services she would accompany me to the city’s department stores. During our shop till you drop excursion my plastic would be used to fill my wardrobe. “But why would I need you, Leonora?” I asked. “I’ve been doing that all of my life and a soul-destroying pursuit it is,” I added. The young woman then asked me if my wardrobe and drawers were filled with clothes. Assuring her that this was so she then asked how many of my suits, jackets, jumpers, shirts and trousers did I habitually wear? Sensing a trap but unable to avoid it I conceded that I had one or two favourite outfits. I never considered wearing much of what was on hangers and stuffed in drawers; some outfits had
SUITS YOU SIR: It’s never too late to change your style. only been worn once or twice. The trap was due to be sprung: the next leading question was how much my stuffed wardrobe and drawers had cost me. Coyly, I underestimated and suggested it might in total add up to two or three grand - at least. “So, she smiled,” you have spent probably £3,000 for a couple of suits, a jacket
and a pair of shoes.” Having not thought of it that way I was all ears as Leonora explained that most people, especially men, are clueless as to how to dress in a way that expresses breeding, elegance and an eye for fashion. People like me who clearly lack the assistance of an aide experienced in haute couture.
The leading questions continued and I was asked my favourite colour for wearing. I told her I preferred shades of brown mainly because I was impressed at how good my brother looked in brown. “I look awful in brown,” I said whimsically. To her next question I explained that my brother was of darker complexion, he had brown hair and dark brown eyes. He was lanky whilst I am stockier. We were hardly twins. From there on I learned that skin tone, hair and eye colour is directly related to one’s choice of attire. My colouring was opposed to brown, but much better suited to dark colours such as blue. My friend went on to explain that her clients were constantly pleased with everything they had purchased so nothing in their closets was unworn. Leonora smiled: “My modest fee was not only recovered several times over, but my clients always make an impression and are pleased with their appearance. What the young woman said made sense, dress sense.
Behind THE MUSIC The Invisible Man By V L James vljamesinfo@gmail.com Facebook @vljamesinfo IN October 2016 Rod Temperton died at the age of 66 after a short battle with cancer. Rod who? most of you will say! Well, among many achievements, Rod Temperton wrote (on his own) the title track of the biggest selling album of all time - Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Born in Cleethorpes, Rod started out playing drums in bands at school. He then graduated to keyboards and started writing his own songs. He found success in the 1970s as the keyboardist and songwriter for disco band Heatwave. On hearing Heatwave tracks such as Boogie Nights and Always and Forever, Quincey Jones recruited Rod to write tracks for Michael Jackson’s first solo album.
He wrote several tracks for Off The Wall including the title track, something he would go on to repeat four years later with Thriller. Hit records for George Benson, Donna Summer, Michael McDonald and many more followed. Shunning the limelight Rod had homes in LA, London, Fiji, France and Switzerland. The boy from Cleethorpes certainly done good!
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Marquez wins Spanish Grand Prix to take championship lead S PA I N ’ S M a r c M a rq u e z w o n h i s home race in Jerez to take the lead in the Moto GP championship after his title rivals collided spectacularly. The reigning champion was out on his own for the last eight laps after the Ducati duo of Andrea Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo clashed with Honda’s Dani Pedrosa while fighting for second place. Pedrosa only under went wrist surger y a few weeks ago and was catapulted from his bike onto the asphalt after trying a bold overtaking manoeuvre of the two Ducatis on the inside line. Although Dovizioso went wide, Lorenzo moved across into the corn e r, c o l l i d i n g w i t h P e d r o s a a n d
sending all three riders into the gravel and out of contention. Fortunately they all walked away from the incident, but Pedrosa has complained of acute pain in his right hip. B r i t a i n ’s C a l C r u t c h l o w started on pole position for the LCR team but failed to finish, crashing out at turn one after nine laps while in fourth place. F r e n c h Te c h 3 Ya m a h a rider Johann Zarco took second place and is now Marquez’s closest rival in the championship, 12 points behind.
“Dani was the fastest, but a race is not only about being the fastest,” said Marquez. “You have to overtake, be aggressive in certain moments. I hope they a r e o k b u t I w o n ’ t l i e , i t ’s m o r e points for me.” The Honda rider and four-time world champion started the race from fifth place and took the lead with 16 laps to go. Suzuki’s Andrea Iannone finished third while fellow Italian and Moto GP great Valentino Rossi was fifth in a race which saw him reach a career milestone by completing the circumference of the MAKING HIS MARC: Honda’s Marquez celebrates his Spanish win. planet in kilometres (40,075 km). CREDIT: TWITTER
Top places for two Mojácar riders at the Andalucían Dressage Cup TWO equestrian riders from Mojácar, Ángela Guerrero Guevara and María Eugenia Fau de Casajuana, recently gained top place in their individual categories at the Andalucían Dressage Cup held at Ver a ’s H í p i c o T i t ú C l u b , which will take them to the grand final at Sevilla with the best competitors from the region. Thirteen-year-old Ángela Guerrero, on her horse ‘ Tr i z a g o , ’ g a i n e d a v e r y high score putting her well ahead of the runner up. María, who last year came first at the national contest held in Lorca, also won her category on ‘Cantor.’ Fifty riders from Almería’s various equestrian clubs took part in the event, organised by the Club Hípico Titú and Juan Franc i s c o B e r, w h o s u c c e e d e d i n
placing most of his own students (including Ángeles and María) in the top positions at what was a perfectly organised day with a great atmosphere for both participants and spectators. Both of these talented riders now qualify for the final of Andalucía’s fourth Dressage Cup, representing Almeria Province in their respective categories, which is more good sporting news for Mojácar, a town which has an ever-increasing total of great athletes in a number of disciplines.
TOP RIDERS: Ángela Guerrero Guevara and Maria Eugenia Fau de Casajuana.
19th Hole beat the wind THE 19th Hole played a three Division Stableford competition on the demanding Aguilon golf course in warm but ver y bluster y conditions. Some golfers tend to play well in difficult conditions as was the case for Mike Donarski scoring 42 points and winning the third division from Ellen Lea (34 points). The second division was a close affair with Dave Wadey (33) just p i p p i n g P e t e r Wa t t s (32). In the first division Mike Esposito came out on top with 35 points closely followed by Pramod Dave (33 points). There were four
t w o ’s , r e c o r d e d b y D a v e Wa d e y o n t h e 3rd, Paco Grajal and Peter Dow on the 12th and Gary Sutton on the 17th.
Nearest the pins:3rd 8th 11th in 2 12th 14th 17th
Steve Newberry Karyn Esposito Clive Kershaw Paco Grajal Tony Lea Gary Sutton
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BRITISH racing car manufacturer Brabham Automotive has unveiled its new track-only supercar. Intended to rival the McLaren Senna GTR and Aston Martin Vulcan, the Brabham BT62 features a 5.4-litre naturally-aspirated V8 which will produce around 700bhp. The project is headed by David Brabham, multiple Le Mans winner and son of legendary three-time F1 world champion Jack, who says the car has been designed with a strong focus on driver skill and reward. It features carbon brakes,
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Brabham reveals 700bhp supercar
RETURN OF AN ICON: The Brabham BT62. double wishbone suspension, Ohlins dampers and sequential transmission coupled with a jaw-dropping dry weight of just 972
kilos ensuring an extremely high power-to-weight ratio. Only 70 BT62s will be built to mark the 70th anniversary of Jack Brabham
Tesla’s electric storm PHOTO CREDIT TESLA/SHUTTERSTOCK
AMERICAN electric car builder Tesla posted a record loss of almost €593 million in the first quarter of 2018, the firm has revealed. But boss Elon Musk insists the company will become profitable before the end of the year. It comes as the brand’s loss from January to March more than doubled from €275 million over the same period in 2017. Tesla generated €2.8 billion in revenue, a 26 per cent year-on-year rise, although it failed to meet its production targets for its Model 3. It produced 2,270 of the cars per week in April, 230 below its aim of 2,500, having originally planned to ship out 5,000 vehicles per week by the end of last year. But it has hit problems, and has stopped work in its California factory on several occasions as it bids to rectify ‘production bottlenecks.’ Musk emailed staff to reveal Tesla was ‘ready’ to become profitable if the 5,000 weekly target was reached by the end of
MUSK BE JOKING: The Tesla Model 3 and (inset) company chief Elon. June, with a reduction in capital expenditure. Shares in the company reportedly plummeted by 5 per cent in the wake of the results being announced, wiping more than €1.6 billion off its value. During a press call, Musk was asked how many customers had paid for extras on Model 3s, a sign of how much profit Tesla is making on each vehicle. He said “Boring, bonehead questions are not cool.”
launching his racing career in Australia. The first 35 will be finished in liveries commemorating the Brabham F1 team’s 35 F1 wins.
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