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STREETLIFE USERS IN NEXTDOOR PRIVACY ROW It was meant to be a neighbourly get-together - but the takeover of the UK’s Streetlife website by America’s Nextdoor has left many British users deeply unhappy with the new arrangements. It has also revealed a transatlantic cultural chasm in attitudes to privacy. Shock On Monday, Streetlife members received an email announcing the
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President Donald Trump has told Spain’s leader Mariano Rajoy that the United States is committed to NATO, the White House said, despite his past criticism of the transatlantic military alliance. Trump’s first conversation with Rajoy since taking office on January 20 served to “reaffirm the strong bilateral partnership across a range of mutual interests,” the White House said. “President Trump
reiterated the US commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and emphasized the importance of all NATO allies sharing the burden of defense spending.” The American president is due to meet with fellow NATO leaders in May. The United States provides significant funding to NATO, and Trump has previously urged other member nations to step up their contributions.
European leaders are concerned about Trump’s virulent criticism of NATO -- he has dubbed the transatlantic military alliance “obsolete” -- at a time when it stands as the main defense against Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Trump’s friendly stance toward Putin has been under scrutiny, and triggered consternation among European allies, since he won the US election in November 2016.
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Recited Poems The writer Ben Clark began a recital of poetry at Mojácar’s “Rey Alabez” School, to an audience of year 4 E.S.O students. Ben Clark is currently staying at the Valparaíso Foundation in Mojácar as part of an award programme set up by the Town Council in conjunction with the Foundation, which brings artists from all over the world to the town for a fortnight, to give them an opportunity to further develop their work. Ben, a Spanish writer of British origin, lives in Ibiza and has received numerous literary awards, among them the Hiperión Prize, the VII National Prize Félix Grande for Young Poets. He has been a literary scholarship recipient at the Antonio Gala Foundation, the Hawthornden Castle International Retreat for Writers in Scotland and the Château de Lavigny International Writers’ Residence, Switzerland.
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Mojácar cyclists represented
Emmanuel travelled directly from FITUR in Madrid to Belgium where he had intense meetings with agencies and tour operators specialising in the cycling sector. Accompanied by María Victoria Hernández, director of Mojácar’s Hotel Marina Playa and representing the hotel company Servigroup, they consolidated important agreements for the municipality, which further reinforces the
FOUR-YEAR-OLD brave little cancer fighter Leo Bermejo flew from Spain to the UK for the next phase of his journey against the disease. Mum Karen and Leo will fly to Manchester airport before Leo is admitted to Alder Hey Children’s hospital for pre-operation tests.
work done by the town’s Department of Tourism as well as local hoteliers and tourist entrepreneurs.
Emmanuel has been working for some time towards the goal of consolidating sports tourism in the area, to achieve a greater influx of visitors to partake in this type of off season activity. He has maintained his progress towards this key objective at this important Benelux cycling event.
Leo Flies In He is scheduled for surgery on his brain tumour on Wednesday, then, just two weeks later, it is planned that he will travel to Oklajoma for intensive proton therapy. Side effects of nausea and complete hair loss are common and treatment will be five days a week for six to
Mojácar, which is already the official venue of the Belgian national cycling team for its winter training, has a firm position at an international level within cycling sports tourism at both amateur and professional levels. Emmanuel said, “Mojácar is in an optimal situation to compete on equal terms with other localities such as Calpe as a traditional destination for this type of tourism.
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Telefonica in talks to sell Telxius stake
Telefonica is in talks with private equity firms KKR, CVC and Ardian as well as sovereign fund GIC about the sale of a 49 percent stake in its telecom masts subsidiary Telxius, four sources said. The sources familiar with the matter said Telefonica had hired HSBC, as an advisor and while the talks could still fall through they were at a final stage and Telefonica wanted to reach a deal before March. A successful sale would only be a small step in bringing down Telefonica’s50 billion euros ($53 billion) of debt, but it would go a long way in showing investors its strategy of cutting its dividend last year to wait for a better window to divest assets, rather than selling them
cheaply, is paying off. The move by the telecoms company follows several failed deals - including a cancelled Telxius initial public offering and the blocked sale of its British subsidiary O2 as it tries to cut debt, recover financial muscle and boost its share price. It would also be the clearest indication to date that Telefonica still sees value in owning network infrastructure and is not willing to follow some rivals who have abandoned control of their towers to become technology or content companies. Two of the sources said a deal could even be announced before Telefonica releases full-year earnings on Feb. 23. “The deal is going fast, faster than a non-
binding and binding offers process. The idea of Telefonica is to close something shortly, even ahead of its results,” said one of the sources, on condition of anonymity. Telefonica, HSBC, KKR, CVC, and Ardian declined to comment. GIC did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Some of the sources said GIC and CVC could make a joint offer while others said KKR could team up with Ardian, or that KKR, GIC and CVC could all bid together. The funds are also asking Telefonica to enter into a shareholders pact as part of the sale so they can have a say in the management of the towers subsidiary, even if they do not acquire full control, the sources said.
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Call Molly: 950 470 457 “Los Sabores de Miguel” has taken over the Hotel Rural’s Restaurant and Bar. The restaurant and terrace have been completely refurbished, to include an outside undercover seating area. Have breakfast with us, toast or some freshly-baked pastry, or why not come along and have lunch you can choose between our variety of traditional and modern “tapas” or savour our “Menu del día”. To fulfil the gastronomes’ desires we also offer special dishes.
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The councilor for Festivities, Belén Martínez, met with the representatives of the Carnival clubs to finalize the details of this year’s carnival. Among the news that has been announced today by Huércal-Overa council is rthe change of schedule. The parade will take place at 6pm from Plaza Reina Sofia, travelling through part of Avenida Doctor Jiménez Díaz, through the Plaza de España and Calle Doctor Severo Ochoa , continuing along Ave nida Guillermo Reyna, Calles Mercado, Ancha, Granada,
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Mayor, Antonio Beltran, Plaza Cura Valera and Plaza de la Constitución, ending in the municipal tent installed in the Plaza Mayor.
The prizes for this year are also different. There will be a a first, second and third prize and the addition of new awards that will reward originality, choreography and fantasy, among others. Martinez said that “from the City Council we have added several new features for Carnival 2017. However, before defining them, we considered it
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right to speak with the clubs that are part of it, and the truth is that the climate has been one of consensus and agreement. The proposals were made and finally among all those present at the meeting we finalised the changes for this year. Carnival is a reality thanks to all who are part of it and therefore we consider that the decisions that are made about it must be agreed among everyone.”
children enrolled in schools in the municipality may participate. If the Center or College participates as a single entity, it must be at least a minimum of 30 children. The parade will start from Avenida Guillermo Reyna, at the top of the Plaza de la Paz and the route will continue through the streets: Mercado, Ancha, Granada, Mayor, Posadas, Avda Guillermo Reyna ending up in the municipal tent located in the Plaza Mayor.
In addition, there will be various musical themes that will form part of the repertoire of the parade.
At the end of the parade there will be a big carnival party with animation, inflatables and the musical Viva la Carnaval de la Pandilla de Drilo.
Registration for both the Children’s Carnival and the Adult Carnival can be made from Monday 6 to February 22 at the Teatro Villa de Huércal-Overa.
The Adult Carnival will be celebrated on February 25th from 16pm and all the clubs or groups who wish to participate must have a minimum of ten people.
In the case of the Children’s Carnival, whose parade will be on February 24 in the afternoon, all
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overa The Food Trucks return to huercal overa in March After the good reception of the first edition is to bet on this Gastronomic Festival on Wheels The event, framed within the events of the Day of the Villazgo, is sponsored by the Damm Group and Coca-Cola to the Square of the Constitution of Huercal-Overa returns to host the 3 to 5 March, after the good reception of the first edition, the II Gastronomic Festival on Wheels, Food Trucks, within the framework of the commemorative acts of the Day of the villazgo. The event, sponsored by Estrella Levante and Coca-Cola, has raised great expectations among the Food Trucks of our country, having received more than 30 applications to be part of the Festival. The councilman of Commerce and Tourism,
Mónica Navarro, explained that "even with the high demand that we have had, from the organization we chose not to agglomerate the event, that is to say that there is a wide and varied range but without collapse, for which both parties are satisfied with the result." During these days you can enjoy different types of delicatessen and Gourmet Food: Mediterranean food, rice dishes, gourmet burgers, gourmet sandwiches, brochettes, mexican food uses and creative pastries and crepes. The Festival, in addition to the cuisine offers other attractions for residents and visitors.
the FM Frequency Modulation and The Orchestra Man & Rolls, Friday and Saturday respectively from 21:00 hours. Navarro pointed out that “It is an outdoor event family during this weekend we will have a new option to enjoy our municipality on the date on which we commemorate the Villazgo Exemption, in addition to the gourmet meal in these establishments so peculiar. The Historic Center of our people will fill of these personified caravans that will delight the
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palate with traditional and innovative dishes. The Square of the Constitution becomes a large outdoor restaurant, with the consequent impact this will have on the day-to-day of our municipality, in shops and establishments”, while at the same time grateful to the companies sponsoring “the support and interest that have taken this initiative from the first minute.” The Gastronomic Festival on Wheels will be open on Friday at 13:30h, with plenty of music throughout the weekend.
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Mojácar Town Council and the Valparaiso Foundation have welcomed four new artists and writers, all receiving scholarships from both institutions, so that they have an opportunity to develop their work whilst staying in the town for two weeks. Alberto Clerencia and Jesús Moreno, who are ‘plastic’ artists, along with Tucker Hollingsworth, an American photographer and Clare Best, an American poet and writer, are currently in Mojácar working on their new creations. Since May 2016, forty artists have come to the town since the new collaboration between Mojácar Council and the Valparaíso Foundation was set up. By the end of 2017, there will be over 70 artists who have passed through the municipality in this cultural exchange, which also acts to promote of the locality. Representatives from all creative areas, from all over the world, have written, painted or photographed Mojácar’s points of interest which,
along with the bohemian spirit that makes it so unique, are an artist’s inspiration. Aware of this important legacy, the Town Council, through its Culture Department, collaborates with a number of people including Beatrice Beckett, who settled in with her husband, Paul Beckett, in Mojácar in the 60s. Both were founders of the private institution Valparaíso, dedicated to the promotion of artistic creation and research in the field of fine arts, literature and music. Mojácar Town Council also operates two exhibition galleries, one at The Fuente and another in the Castillo de Mojácar, where more than twenty exhibitions will be held throughout this year, both individual and collective. There is an annual outdoor painting marathon, which brings numerous painters to the town from the province and other parts of Spain as well as classes and workshops in painting and photography. It can be said that on every day of the year, there is some sort of activity in Mojácar, ready to be visited. Holiday Rentals, Property Management & Maintenance Mojácar is now, more than ever, a centre of art, in which more than two Alquileres, Administracion y Mantenimiento hundred artists spend time every year, showing Office Mobile their work to local people and visitors alike whilst reflecting the name of the through their diverse www.mojacarholidayservices.com - email: mojacarhols@gmail.com town and expressive works.
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Mojacar is a municipality located in the region of Almeria Levante, situated close to Garrucha and bathed by the Mediterranean Sea. The town is located near Sierra Cabrera and noteworthy for its narrow streets and the beautiful view of its surroundings. Among the main reasons why tourists choose to visit Mojacar are the sea, the climate, the nature that surrounds the city
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Ambulance services are increasingly calling in private firms to respond to 999 calls in the latest sign that NHS care providers are struggling to cope with the sharply rising number of patients who need urgent medical attention. The London ambulance service (LAS) has had the biggest increase among
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Purple Hibiscus.Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Reading and reviewing this novel has been a “pleasure” but also painful. It is a cathartic experience for Kambili and the readers. The hibiscus plant grows all over the world and is important symbolically. In places such as S.Korea and Malaysia it is the national flower. The red hibiscus is the flower of the Hindu goddess, Kali. Adichie wanted to use it as the symbol of freedom, a new beginning away from the oppression of society and family life. Kambili is the protagonist, a young naive girl who loves her father even though he intimidates her and constantly punishes her. On one occasion she is hospitalised fighting for her life. Eugene, her father is a wealthy business man showing benevolence towards the poor but abuse and malevolence towards his family. He has been indoctrinated by the fervour of post-colonialism after independence was declared and the turmoil of civil war through his views on Catholicism. He is depicted as a religious zealot, an extremist and shockingly, he has severed his ties with his own father who he refers to as a heathen who continues to worship his ancestors in the way the traditionalists did. As a contrast, Eugene’s sister Aunt
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Large detached villa with pool, 3 bedrooms, inside and outside kitchen, inside and outside bathrooms, 2 garages, 4 workshop areas and large plot made up of three private terraces. This property is just off a main road in a semi rural location with nice views across the valley. Ideal for long term rental, in private setting , part furnished and will allow dogs Must be viewed to appreciate the setting and the fantastic space at the property.
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Detached 4 bed, 2 bath country house with stunning views across the valley, features garage, 1200m2 of land. Separate fitted country kitchen and log burner. In an idyllic setting yet only 5 minutes to local amenities and 15 minutes to the local market town of Albox Available for long term rental, fully furnished. Not suitable for dogs.
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The Flu Epidemic
Doctor Enzo Matanzamas reported the first case of Alquerian Flu to the Ministerio de Sanidad y Política Social at the beginning of the week. Influenzavirus B (Alquerian mutation) as it is officially known is a notifiable disease. It has all of the usual flu symptoms plus depression, fits of uncontrollable weeping and a large blue boil on the nose. Depression and fits of uncontrollable weeping are common in the healthy population of Alqueria so these symptoms can be misdiagnosed.
Manuela was the first confirmed case. She didn’t like visiting Dr. Matanzamas. He didn’t always take her temperature the way she expected. Her usual method of fighting colds was to take to her bed and place a large Sevillano Hat at the foot. She would then drink whisky mixed with lemon juice from a Cruzcampo Beer glass held in her gloved hand. She would continue drinking until the hat began moving on its own accord. She would then be cured or at least feel a great deal better. This was Alquerian Flu and not a common cold however. Manuela was a fighter and was determined to carry on as usual, which she did. By the end of the week every man under forty had the virus. The olive mill came to a standstill. With no labour available the presses stopped and no Alquerian olives entered the national market. Shares in olive related companies rocketed. A spokesman for ENAC the accreditation body said it was the best
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news for the industry in fifty years. Only one person in the village was immune. Antonio Poyato. His exposure to the precious Remitroot he cultivated was the likely key. Antonio experimented on Nestor Clacketo and sure enough he was cured. Poyato was in high glee, a cure for influenza. He would be a rich man. How to administer it? He couldn’t give the whole village Remitroot wine, they were awkward enough sober. He dried the leaves and crushed them with olives to form a paste. Distributing this balsam free to the villagers he was sure he would make a fortune selling the recipe to the world’s pharmaceutical companies. There was however a hitch. Remitroot balsam cures only the Alquerian mutation and the Alquerian mutation kills all other forms of influenza. So to be cured one has to come to Alqueria and catch the local strain which kills the normal type. Then one has to take the balsam curing the Alquerian mutation. The Alquerian mutation is debilitating so a period of convalescence is required. If no rest is taken the immune system is so weak, reinfection takes place. The choice was clear, spend three week in Alqueria or suffer with the flu. Most people preferred the latter. Poyato was heart broken, but Alqueria was back to its usual dysfunctional self and free to continue making a nuisance of itself once more.
Enchanting Spain - out now
From Santiago de Compostela in the north-west to Granada in the southeast via Madrid in the centre, Enchanting Spain reveals the fascinating breadth and depth of this exuberant country. The Moorish Alhambra, Toledo’s Jewish quarter, the Roman amphitheatre at Mérida and Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, the famously unfinished cathedral, each show a different aspect of Spain’s complex history, now intermingled with fabulously contemporary museums and art centres. The major towns sparkle with life, which visitors can share through the vibrant night scene, the delicious food and wine, the flamenco performances and the abundant festivals. The landscape is diverse and dramatic, whether you are discovering the sundrenched beaches of Andalucía, hiking in the Picos de Europa or taking a trip down the Guadalquivir River. Enchanting Spain is a portrait in words and images of both the familiar and the unexpected pleasures of this vibrant country. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------John MacDonald has written for many Spanish and international publications and has a special interest in Spanish history. He studied journalism, photography and archaeology at the University of Exeter and UCL. He shares his time between the UK and Spain. Patricia Díaz Pereda studied at the Complutense University of Madrid, and has worked as a television director and for a media publication. She is passionate about her homeland and has written many articles for magazines as well as contributing to Descubrir España, a National Geographic publication on the subject. She lives in Madrid. ISBN 978-1-909612-70-9 £9.99 paperback
Magical Talents
Anyone who has ever owned a cat knows that the cat owns them. The Egyptians worshipped cats, and, apart from witches, with whom they are familiar, cats consider themselves to be on a higher plane to us mere humans. Not Our Cat, aka Her Royal Highness Sayidda al Hurra, aka Si, likes to emphasise this point. She is sleek, black and silent, and glides about the house and garden with more grace and fluidity than a top ballerina. She has moulded our behaviour to her liking by force of personality and citrus green eyes – she had no need for an Act of Parliament, Supreme Court judgement or a Referendum. Also she possesses magical skills – she can Apparate, that is, disappear in one place and simultaneously re-appear in another. She can be behind me in one room, yet as I open the door to go to another she is there, in front of me! Yet I swear she didn’t pass me in the doorway! Her son, Mr Tommy Fluffipants, who has no conscience, relies on his extreme fluffiness and an air of astonished surprise and complete blamelessness to get him out of trouble. He has no magical skillsas yet, but he is working on them. His practice area is the kitchen table and chairs - He is not allowed on the kitchen table and he knows this, but is hoping for an Act of Parliament, a Supreme Court judgement, or a referendum of one
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to overturn this ruling. Until this happenshe is practicing Invisibility. I enter the kitchen; he slithers rapidly off the table onto the kitchen chair, and hides under the overhanging tablecloth, using the principal that if he can’t see me, then I can’t see him. I lift the cloth, and his little face looks up at me. ‘You can’t see me, I’m Invisible.’ ‘I can see you, Tommy.’ ‘You can see me now, because you have lifted up my Invisibility Cloth.’ ‘OK, so you’re Invisible. Butwhat were you doing on the kitchen table?I saw you, and you weren’t Invisible then.’ His unblinking eyes meet mine with a mixture of innocence and incredulity. ‘I was practicing.’ ‘Practicing what?’ ‘If I’m going to practice Invisibility, then I have to practice Uninvisibility too. Otherwise how will I know when I’m Invisible?’ I had to admit, he had a point!
LEGAL CORNER WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic, please e-mail info@daviessolicitors.com - www.daviessolicitors.com Not getting married can lead to a very large inheritance tax bill. Question: My partner of 7 years (not married) has recently deceased and he had left me his house in his will. The house he has left me is the house where we lived and it has a value of 240,000 euro. I am being told that I will have to pay over 80,000 euro in inheritance tax. Surely this cannot be correct. Answer: This is unfortunately true. In Spain the inheritance tax is paid by the beneficiaries (not by the estate) and how much you pay depends on your relationship with the deceased. Descendants and spouse in Andalucía are each entitled to receive up to 250,000 euro tax free (since 1st of January of 2017). (Residents of Andalucia or of an estate in Andalucia being received by a resident in another country of the European Union.) On the other hand if you are not married and are not family there are no exemptions whatsoever and to make things worse, after applying the sliding scale of inheritance tax rates, the final amount needs to be multiplied by two. In your case estate planning was as simple as getting married and you would have paid no inheritance tax whatsoever. As things are, I am afraid there is no way of avoiding the payment for over 80,000 euro that you mention. Michael Davies. Abogado. Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and ex-honorary British consul, specialised in Spanish inheritance matters and Inheritance related litigation and has been practicing law in Andalucia since 1993. He is member of the Law societies of Almería and Madrid. Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almería since 1993. He is member of the Law societies of Almería and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street.
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Roman-style oxtail stew
When serving, you use the sauce to dress pasta and then eat the meat, or simply serve it with bread to mop up the sauce. I was taught me the best meat is close to the bone, and with oxtail bones, that their convenient knobbles demand to be picked up and sucked. I love oxtail in all its incarnations, but cooked as they do it in Testaccio, oxtails manages to be both a mother and a diva of a dish. Serves 4-6. 1.2 kg oxtail, cut into sections, 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced, 4 tbsp olive oil, for frying, 250ml red wine, 800g tinned plum tomatoes, chopped, Salt and black pepper, 200g celery, cut into 5cm batons, 30g sultanas, 30g pine nuts. Dark chocolate or cocoa powder, to taste. Wash the oxtail in cold water, drain and pat the pieces dry. In a large, heavy-based or enamel pot, that can later contain all the ingredients, fry the onion in the olive oil
is situated in the pretty village of Cerro Gordo and just 10 minutes outside Albox. They do delicious homemade food including beef wellington, orchard pie and speciality food. All freshly prepared so booking is essential. Try their homemade 3 course Sunday lunch at 8.50€. Free venue for your Party or Get Together just phone Chris for details 950 930 169 or 650 599 739. www.bistobonita. alittlebitofengland.es
come dine our way Just a few or your favourite restaurants
To advertise here contact: Tel: 950 680 007 sales@soltimes.com Menu del Dia 10€ Selection of Tapas English Speaking Everyone Welcome Friendly Atmosphere
La Cena
over a medium heat. Add half the oxtail and brown on all sides, making sure the onion doesn’t catch. Once the oxtail is brown, transfer on to a plate. Brown the remaining meat. Return all the oxtail to the pan, raise the heat and add the wine. Let it sizzle and partially evaporate. Add the tomato, 100ml of water, salt and pepper. Turn the meat, making sure it is covered with sauce. Bring the pot to a steady simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Half cover the
pot and cook for 3 hours. Every now and then, turn the meat and add a little more water if the sauce is looking too thick. Add the celery, sultanas and pine nuts to the pan and stir. Cook for 2 more hours. The meat will be incredibly tender and falling from the bone. If you don’t have time to let the stew rest overnight, spoon away some of the fat that is resting on the surface. If you wish, add grated chocolate or cocoa to taste.
would like to invite you to sample the exciting new additions to the already successful menú of the night. With 4 new additions per the 3 course taking it to 11 starters, 10 mains, and 9 sweets. With additions to include more choice for the high volume of gluten free people. Still priced at the value beating 11.95€ for 3 courses, including a carafe of wine for 2 people. Full a-la-carte still available. Please call for reservation. carol4simon@hotmail. com
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Bar-Restaurante
LA PALMERA
Avda Lepanto, 43 Opposite the BP Garage 04800 Albox-Almeria Tel: 950 430 993 Mobile: 659 056 082
La Cena
Restaurante
Albox
menu del noche €11.95
Includes a carafe of wine per couple 11 starters, 10 mains & 9 Desserts Full A La Carte also available Monday - Saturday 7pm - late. Closed Sunday
Call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm
Find us across the old bridge from Palza Mayor Albox, opp Bar Wassy
Donations wanted for Maz Canine Rescue fun zumba every friday 2pm all welcome
line dancing
Every Thursday 1-2pm Absolute beginners Wed 2pm
saturday 18th feb JERSEY BOYS & BEE GEES TRIBUTE SHOW Show Only 12€ or Show & Meal 22€
saturday 4th march ROCK, COUNTRY & BLUES THE GILSONS
OR
saturday 1st april
Go along to your nearest bar for pre show dinner and transport to legends to see the show for just 25€ Pre-show dinner at Sunburnt Arms, Piedra Amarilla La Palmera, Albox Bar Cielos, La Alfoquia
DIVA MOTOWN SHOW with CHARLIE (Pick up your tickets from your chosen bar & order your meal) 5€ per ticket Opening Hours mon - fri 11AM - late / sat 8:30 - Late (Set up for indoor boot sale)
Pol Llanos De Arboleas, 04660 - Tel: 642 057 558 / 850 991 320 legendsarboleas
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February 2017
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Smoked Gouda-Chorizo Jalapeno Poppers
BAR SOLARE Come try our New La Carta Menu created by our wonderful Chef
Ingredients 2 links Mexican chorizo, casings removed 1/2 pound smoked gouda, shredded 1/4 cup finely chopped red onions 1 egg 1/2 cup cream cheese 3 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon hot sauce.
Salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 large jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and halved. Directions Special Equipment: parchment paper Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brown chorizo in a skillet over mediumhigh heat, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place into a
large mixing bowl. Add the cheese, red onion, egg, cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste. Press into jalapeno halves and assemble on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake until golden and bubbly, forabout 20 minutes, serve and enjoy!
Try our 3 Course Sunday Lunch only 13.95e per person Menu del Dia 11.95e per person Avenida de Almeria, Turre Tel: 608 802 227
Tel: 950 680 007
Learn spanish at bistro bonita Every Wednesday at Bistro Bonita 11am - 1pm Come and learn Spanish the fun way and conversation with coffee and cake Only €5.
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Curryoke Night €2
To celebrate the birthdays of Dave Croft, Prab Singh & Lee Rickard Graham
Taberna Amazir Urcal Saturday February 18th from 7pm
Contact Lee on 6715 09 116 for more info or Ask at the bar
Spring Clean for Age Support
now open MON - FRI 10 - 2
NEW STOCK - NOW IN -
including quality brand names. We need your good quality unwanted clothes and household items, bric-a-brac and home furnishings.
Age Support will soon be launching a shop Facebook page to sell specialist and larger items such as furniture which have been donated to the shop.
SHOP ALBOX At SOL Y MAR AVENIDA 28 FEBRERO 44, ALBOX
TOTAL MAILBOX SOLUTIONS · YOUR OWN P O BOX WITH A REAL ADDRESS · EMAIL ALERTS FOR ALL YOUR MAIL RECEIVED 45€ one year 35€ for 6 months 25€ for 3 months
Mail forwarding and postal services also available
Open: 10am - 2pm Tel: 950 064 584
Email: info@solymarspain.com
Information for all present and future COLLYFER clients, you can now take your policy with you should you need or want to return to the UK, contact Karen for details 617 456 335 karencecere@collyfer.com
with or without experience to play at Zurgena Sports Hall each Monday, 7pm to 9.30pm. All ages are welcome. 3€ per person Just turn up or for more details Email rob@soltimes.com
(A rbo l eas)
The shop, which has good quality ladies and gents winter jackets at the moment, is in Placeta Padre Arias, open Monday to Saturday 10am to 1.30pm. Margaret, shop manageress, is looking for volunteers to provide cover for shop staff - call in to speak with her and the other volunteers.
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Looking for badminton players
THE Charity Shop
If you are having a tidy and spring clean while the weather is bad, you might like to take your unwanted items to the Age Support shop in Arboleas.
All donations of clothes and bric-a-brac are welcomed as they are sold in aid of the charity which provides support to the elderly in the Almanzora area - all help provided is free of charge. The money raised helps us to run the Information Centre in Avenida Lepanto in Albox where you can hire equipment or get advice for free.
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Do you have a few spare hours? Why not join us as a volunteer.
remember step aerobics? come & join us every wednesday 11.30am at Jovasport gym in Mojacar Parque commercial with Alison
The shop is opposite the Ayuntamiento in Arboleas. All for good causes, please help us to help them.....
Tel: 609 199 394 email: 4candlescharity@gmail.com
old school moves 2017 style
call 666 273 168 for more info CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH EVERY SUNDAY AT 10.30am.
Everyone welcome at Turre Evangelical Church next to Muebles Nuñez just across form the vet. Tea, coffee and fellowship after every service. Transport can be arranged. www.turrechurch.com 950 617 549
LEARN SPANISH WITH“PACO” Reporting an accident
ACCIDENT – ACCIDENTE ROBBERY – ROBO AMBULANCE –AMBULANCIA FIRE - FUEGO URGENCY – URGENCIA FIRE MAN – BOMBERO
INJURED – HERIDO FRACTURE – FRACTURA HEART ATTACK – INFARTO OPERATION – OPERACION CARDIOLOGIST – CARDIOLOGO BLOOD – SANGRE
Please, can you help me? Por favor, puede ayudarme? Call a doctor, we have had an accident Llame a un medico, hemos tenido un accidente My wife / husband has had a heart attack Mi mujer/marido ha tenido un ataque al corazon He is losing blood, he is bleeding Esta perdiendo sangre, esta sangrando He has the arm / leg broken Tiene el brazo roto / la pierna rota My handbag has been stolen Me han robado el bolso Please, call the firemen Por favor, llame a los bomberos It’s urgent, there is a fire Es urgente, hay fuego Learn more Spanish with Paco at Campsite Los Gallardos, Lessons based in conversation, All levels catered for plus Private lessons! Contact Paco-661 142 606 or email pacospanish@yahoo.es
“The Annual General Meeting of the Bowling Club de Zurgena will take place at 2pm on Tuesday 14th March 2017 at The Renfe Building, La Alfoquia. The Royal British Legion Spain District North
• The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community – serving men and women, veterans and their families. • If you feel we can help you, please ring 676 451 780 (9-5 weekdays) or email assistance.rbl.dns@gmail.com. • Any general enquiries to 648 860 251 (10-4 weekdays)
To the memory of the fallen and the future of the living
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950 121 936 950 680 007 Monday to Friday Between 10am & 5pm
or EMAIL us Send your advert or lineage to
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Mon to Fri 10am - 5pm
DEADLINES All adverts Friday at 5pm prior to publication
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advertise your unwanted items Free up to €300 email: sales@soltimes. com by TUESday 5pm
D ecathlon adult push scooter , u n w a n t e d gift. As new. Cost 100€ Folds with carry strap and mudguard brake. Will sell for 74€. Tel: 627 726 369 after 2pm B uilding bricks for sale ( 800 ) approx €100 buyer collects. Tel: 671 931 461. WHEELCHAIR for sale. Self propelled. Delivery may be possible. 40€ Tel: 950 329 416 / 622 705 048 G old bath taps
complete with plughole (gold) and overflow pipework.
I nhersa 350 kg electric hoist in good working order €300, Special tripod stand for Inhersa 350 kg hoist €100. Welding m a c h i n e e l e c t r i c stick welder complete with visor € 50. Tel 617 70 8 3 3 4. Arboleas area.
City & Guilds Fully Qualified F-Gas Certified
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electricity bills do you want a clean, reliable energy alternative
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Everything for the visiting baby Car seats, high chairs, stair gates, cots etc
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• Repairs to existing pozos • CCTV Camera Inspection Call Andy on 950 091 109 or 648 768 587 Email: blockeddrainsrus@albox-online.net
Cleaning of Septic Tanks ▪ Emptying of Septic Tanks & Cesspits, with high pressure cleaning ▪ Small unblockages of pipes & drainage
Pool Cleaning & Water Tanks
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professional tree felling & pruning,
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Digital Vision
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airport services
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Airport Parking
Tel: 950 121 936
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• Installation of new septic tanks with certificates
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WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR With an entry in the
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load of small or big Olive logs, no roots €160. load of mixed Olive some roots €140 load of eucalyptus, no roots €160 all loads 2 tonnes Arboleas & surrounding areas Call Lee on 636 092 632 eliteplanthire@hotmail.co.uk
Drainage Log-on-Tommy Solutions • Emergency Drain Cleaning • High Pressure Water Jetting • CCTV Surveys • Drainage Repairs • Location of Cesspits • Qualified Engineer • Expert Reports
Established 10 years in spain Tel: 616 531 283 or 670 088 966
olive & Eucalyptus Cheapest Full & Part Loads Logs Stacking Service Available In Town Free Kindling with Full Loads Discounts for Pensioners
Every load will receive half price chimney sweep
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health & beauty
avon cosmetics Tel Claire 691 987 454 avonfromclaire @yahoo.es hobby/craft ELAINE’S WOOLS Quality UK Wool & Accessories. Come & view my DISPLAY. Also Available at CAT Services & Total Entertainment Tel 667 273 889 elaineswools@ gmail.com
insurance
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iron/metal
The Metal works Grills, railings, gates of all types, security / sliding / roller, rejas, concertina doors etc. Tel: Keith Wood
638 900 949
locksmith Phil the Pick Locksmith
24 hours. Locked Out? Locks fitted/ upgraded house safes. Arboleas & surrounding area. Special weekend rates. Tel: 697 243 181
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situations vacant
Call Centre Operators Required
painter/decorator
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All aspects of P&D, Interior & Exterior, Gates, Rejas & Boundary Walls
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We are looking for people to join our Call Centre Team, based in Los Carasoles, Zurgena, Almeria. You must be able to speak English & Spanish, be flexible on working hours, work under pressure and under your own initiative. For more details please contact the Angels today: recruitment@angelsnursinggroup.com
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animal corner
To advertise here call: 950 121 936
Country Kennel You really take care of your dog so do we, while you’re away!
· A healthy balanced diet. · Lots of safe space to run around.
· A warm comfortable kennel to sleep in. · Services of a vet 24 hours a hour.
Contact: Silke Montanus (veterinary asst) Mob: 627 564 640 - Tel: 950 473 011 ON TURRE - MOJACAR ROAD
sales@soltimes.com
dog sitter wanted 29th june- 8th july within 50km of vera tel: 608 224 589
ANITA THE DOG GROOMER
TEL: ANITA 662 344 734
AVAILABLE for home visits and also at THE FIVE BONE HOTEL
Dra. Ellen Sobry veterinaria
Appointments Only
+34 950 069 780 www.clinivet.eu clinic@clinivet.eu Emergency
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• Your home or ours • Honest & trust worthy • 5 years experience of all types of animals • References available on request
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676 389 592
URGENT APPEAL
Shadi is still home alone at the Dog House and, it is with regret, we have to finally close the gate there at the end of January. This means we desperately need to find a home for Shadi, even a foster home; He needs a home where, perhaps he is the only dog and can have lots of love and attention.
If you can help him Call Gail on 679 937 753
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Travel
What is the best time to go?
What is the best time to go to Hawaii? There are many things to consider - the weather; which island(s) you plan to visit; the cost of airfare; whether you’ll stay at a hotel, resort, bed & breakfast or rent a condominium; should you plan around a major festival; and finally what do you want to do once you arrive in the islands? So, how do you decide on the best time to visit Hawaii? We’ll look at each of the considerations I’ve mentioned and, hopefully, you’ll have a better idea. Each of the things that I’ll discuss in this feature are important to help you make your final decision. Consider all of them and then weigh them against each other. Before we begin, here are some thoughts to keep in mind as you read further: The weather in Hawaii is consistently good most of the year, but the prices are much higher during the “high” travel season. Decide what you want to see and do while you’re in Hawaii and then find the best time of year to meet your requirements. If you’re a return visitor, plan your trip in a different season. The islands have a different look at various times of the year. With those in mind, let’s begin. Don’t forget to go to an authentic luau where you can get a taste of Hawaiian culture and watch the art of the hula. You’ll find the itineraries on Hawaii are endless. From romantic escapades to family fun; from whale watching to walking on a volcano; you can do it all or you can simply sit back and do nothing.
February 2017
Guide
Visit Hawaii
Something Special
Take a Trip to Hawaii
One look out of your window and you can already see how special Hawaii is. Beyond the deep blue ocean, the emerald valleys and golden sands, the Islands of Aloha feature some fundamental experiences that truly set it apart from the rest of the world. From the spiritual beauty of the hula to the visceral power of an active volcano, learn about these essential activities, attractions and cultural experiences that are must-dos on your next holiday to Hawaii.
Discover why the six Islands of Aloha are home to treasures unlike any other on earth: The dramatic cliffs of the Napali Coast on Kauai. The vibrant shores of Waikiki Beach on Oahu. The kilometres of white sands of Papohaku Beach on Molokai. The dolphin friendly waters of Hulopoe Bay on Lanai. The summit of Haleakala on Maui. The primal energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island. It won’t be easy choosing which island to visit on your first trip to Hawaii, but you’ll find there are no wrong answers. Visit the historic landmarks of Hawaii and learn about the rich culture of the islands. Explore off-the-beaten-track destinations, from hidden beaches to small towns that you won’t find on a postcard. Learn to surf, snorkel or kayak and earn your Hawaii suntan. Hawaii is like no other place on earth. Home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes and the world’s tallest sea mountain. Birthplace of modern surfing, the hula and Hawaii Regional Cuisine. Former seat of a royal kingdom and home to the only royal palace on US soil. Hawaii is one of the youngest geological formations in the world and the youngest state of the union. But perhaps Hawaii’s most unique feature is its aloha spirit: the warmth of Hawaii’s people that wonderfully complements the Islands’ perfect temperatures. There are six major islands to visit in Hawaii: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii Island. You’ll find each island has its own distinct personality and offers its own adventures, activities and sights. Mark Twain called Hawaii, “That peaceful land, that beautiful land... the climate, one long delicious summer day, and the good that die experience no change, for they but fall asleep in one heaven and wake up in another.” We invite you to explore the Islands of Aloha to find your own heavenly Hawaii experiences.
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The Canary Islands
LETS Travel
The Jordan Pass is the ultimate sightseeing package that has been especially tailormade for visitors to the beautiful Kingdom of Jordan. It gives pass holders the ability to make the most out of their trip visiting top sights and attractions while saving time, money and efforts. Hassle-free prepaid entry to over 40 attractions in Jordan. Free downloadable digital brochures covering all of Jordan’s tourist attractions. Waiving of tourist entry visa fees if you purchase the Jordan Pass before arrival to Jordan and stay a minimum of three nights (4 days).
The Canary Islands consist of seven islands of volcanic origin in the Atlantic Ocean. They are located off the northwestern coast of Africa and form an autonomous community of Spain. The islands are estimated to be 30 million years old, relatively young by geological standards. At the time of their discovery by Europeans, the Canary Islands were inhabited by a variety of indigenous communities. The origins of these Canarian indigenous people have been and indeed still are the subject of long debates. Numerous theories have been put forward throughout the last century, achieving varying degrees of acceptance. The Canary Islands are now one of the biggest tourist destinations to people from the UK, Ireland and Germany with more than 10 million people visiting the Islands in total. The Canary Islands are made up of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma, Gomera and Herrio. The Map below is of the Canary Islands – As you can see they are all located close to each other and are all different shapes and sizes.
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Motoring Roundup SolTimes
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CES 2017 - What cars you can expect to see
at CES 2017 which will include autonomous Ioniq concepts. The impressive Ioniq captured driver’s imagination last year an it even ranked in our cars of the year for 2016 countdown. The stylish electric car offered many of the features that the Prius and Leaf do, often surpassing their performance. Hyundai will offer people in attendance the experience of a driverless journey with its immersive Virtual Reality simulator. Additionally the car company say that a number of self-driving routes throughout the city have been prepared for people to experience, offering a glimpse into the future. Inside the convention centre, the Ionic hybrid will be displayed with a range of new enhancements and the Ioniq electric will debut Hyundai’s new ‘Micro Mobility’ concept.
After some dark years of uncertainty, the company is ruminating on past glories, on Marlboro McLarens with Ayrton and Alain, racing bikes with oval pistons, and absurdly exquisite lawn equipment. Honda wants to be spoken of with awe again, to show the world that it’s back as a technology and performance powerhouse ready to both amaze the world and till its flowerbeds. An aborted prototype with the transverse V-6 out of an Odyssey
minivan died in mid-2012 because it couldn’t deliver amazement, and a crash program to reinvent the NSX ensued. The layout of the three electric motors onboard—two on the front axle and a third between the twin-turbo V-6 and the nine-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox— echoes that of the late, great $850,000 Porsche 918 Spyder, promising many of the benefits for a fraction of the price.
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CES has become dominated by the latest cars over the past few years and that trend shows little sign of slowing down. In fact, 2017 is going to be the best year yet when it comes to car design and functionality. Concept cars, electrics and autonomous vehicles are set to be one of the key features of the Las Vegas show with the likes of BMW and Mercedes already promising new tech. In total, nine automotive manufacturers, 11 auto suppliers and more than 300 vehicle tech-related exhibitors will feature at the tech conference. Here is a look at some of the car tech we’re most excited to see at CES 2017: Nissan For the first time ever, Nissan will make its debut at CES in 2017. Nissan chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn will deliver a keynote and hew will also announce several
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The “regular” 2016 NSX puts out a total of 573 horsepower and 623 pound-feet of torque. The mid-mounted V-6 mill delivers 500 ponies and 406 pound-feet, while the electric motor between the engine and transmission cranks out an additional 47 horsepower and 109 pound-feet of torque. Two motors on the front axle each generate 36 horsepower and 54 pound-feet. With the additional power that would come with the additional of a Type R badge, the Type R should be one hell of a ride. The 1991 to 2005 NSX spawned a Type R version about two years into the product-cycle, first as a Japan-only Honda and then as an Acura in the United States as well. With over 250 pounds of weight removed compared to the standard NSX, the Type R offered blistering track performance but a much more low-tech cabin due to its lack of air conditioning and less sound-deadening materials.
The new NSX Type R will probably not be as barebones as the first generation though, with most of the performance additives coming from the improved hybrid technology.
A distillation of Honda’s inner feelings
With the regular NSX having already been revealed in production guise, the looks of the Type R variant are not exactly a guessing game, albeit it turns into speculation as soon as you start mentioning specific details. I have an odd feeling that Honda Honda /Acura Acura may resurrect their Championship White color for its reveal sometime in late 2016 or early 2017, and that shade should help bring out all the body modifications. Even though the first generation is a bit too old to give some meaningful clues, we can look to it for inspiration. Expect
to see a slightly restyled front end with some added splitters and a rear wing are expected to adorn the 2017 Type R. Redesigned, lighter wheels and a slightly wider track may also happen, with the twin-turbocharged V-6 maybe even getting some extra air intakes for improved cooling. The car could also be offered with contrasting colors on the splitter, side skirts, mirror caps, and rear diffuser. Our rendering features the trademark Championship White with bright red accents, but other color combinations will also become available.
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Knowing how the original Type R’s aggressive weight-reduction program was mainly addressed via a no-frills cockpit, it is expected that the 2017 NSX-R will follow a similar route. This time the climate control may actually be kept though, with other non-essential features being instead deleted from the regular model. With that being said, the track-ready NSX version
will likely sport a pair of slimmer bucket seats made from carbon fiber and little to no carpeting at all. Future NSX-R owners may also have to live without sat nav, an audio system and a reasonable amount of sound deadening. Since all those missing features will likely translate into an enormous loss of weight, they shouldn’t argue too much.
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Move Not Cut And Dried
Manchester United’s pursuit of Antoine Griezmann is “not cut and dried” and could hinge on qualification for the Champions League, according to Terry Gibson. United are interested in signing the Atletico Madrid forward should he become available in the summer, with the club reportedly willing to meet his £85m release clause. While acknowledging Atleti would be helpless if United triggered such a clause, Gibson believes any negotiations would be less straightforward.
Warning Issued
Lewis Hamilton’s father hopes Valtteri Bottas is ready for the challenge
of being team-mate to his son - warning “it could be a career-ending
Hugo Lloris is on a shortlist of goalkeepers Real Madrid will make approaches over this summer with the Spaniards believing the Tottenham Hotspur captain may be easier to prise away than Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois. France international Lloris only signed a new contract that runs to 2022 in December and
Spurs are confident that the 30-year-old has no intention of leaving the club. But that will not stop Real enquiring about Lloris if Chelsea stand firm over their desire to keep Courtois and manage to convince the Belgian to sign a new deal.
Madrid Target Lloris
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move when you go up against Lewis”. Bottas joins Hamilton at Mercedes in 2017 after F1’s world champions were forced into an unexpected reshuffle when Nico Rosberg retired within days of winning last year’s world title. Anthony Hamilton believes Bottas, whose deal is thought to only be guaranteed for one year, will face a triple world champion team-mate at the peak of all his powers.
February 2017
Sergio Garcia hopeful of big 2017 after Win In Dubai
Sergio Garcia has set his sights on a big 2017 after making a winning start to his European Tour campaign at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Garcia posted a finalround 69 at Emirates Golf Club to finish three shots clear of Henrik Stenson and complete a wire-to-wire victory his first European Tour success since the 2014 Qatar Masters. The Spaniard moves up to third in the Race to Dubai standings with the win, which is also set to take him back inside the
world’s top 10. “I was trying to stay positive and make sure I stayed as aggressive as possible. I stayed very calm and I was able to get it done. It’s great to be in there (inside the top 10). So hopefully this is just the beginning of a great year.” Stenson was within two of the lead with four holes to play but saw his hopes fade with a bogey at the 15th, as Garcia birdied from close range to seal victory.
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BMW 5 On sale: Around February 11 Price: from £36,025 BMW 530e iPerformance mates a 181bhp fourcylinder petrol engine to a 94bhp electric motor, and has claimed fuel economy of 141mpg. THERE is no question that the BMW 5-Series has become a giant of the company car park. The old 5-Series sold an incredible 2.2 million units worldwide in just six years and even in 2015 sold double what Jaguar’s XF achieved, despite hardly being in the first flush of youth. This new version only looks likely to cement that reputation further. Sharper styling, more refi nement and for the first time the arrival of four-wheel drive, only a fool would bet against it dominating the class in 2017. An ultra-eco 520d model will achieve just 101g/ km in the spring while a Touring estate joins the range in due course.
SERIES A total power output of 276bhp from the 181bhp four-cylinder petrol engine and supplementary 94bhp electric motor equates to a 0-62mph sprint of 6.2sec, while top speed is 146mph. The peak torque for the car is 310lb ft. The 530e has an electric-only range of up to 29 miles, which can be used at up to 87mph, while total range is ‘nearly’ 400 miles in realworld conditions. As a plug-in hybrid, charging takes under five hours from a standard socket, and under three hours from a BMW’s i Wallbox. Due to the battery pack, bootspace in the 530e saloon is reduced from the standard car’s 530
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