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• Argentinian BBQ every night • Pizzas • Fresh Pastas • Fresh Fish menu of the day • French Racks served daily ITALIAN Menu del Dia 14€ EVERY DAY

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fish & chips daily Ribs, burgers, specials and much more Yummy Sunday Lunches Charity Quiz Night each week

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About us

Although many Removal firms nowadays claim to be a 'family business' few actually are. This is where we are different. We pride ourselves on giving each individual job (regardless of size) a personal service that is second to none, and in achieving complete customer satisfaction. After all, it’s our reputation our name - at stake, so we do all we can to maintain our high standards and also meet those of the customer. It's for this reason that a majority of our work is due to recommendation.

Spain and France

We specialise in relocations to and from France and Spain, and often have weekly loads going to both destinations. By combining knowledge of the European laws with local information and years of overseas experience, we have managed to remain as reliable in Europe as we are in England, and consequently have built up a good reputation in both countries. We work closely alongside several English-run storage companies in Spain, allowing us greater flexibility with our customers on both sides. All work within our guidelines and adhere to our high standards. We have become one of their top recommended removal companies for moves to and from the UK, and still remain the removal company of choice for many ex-pats.

European Removals

We offer a professional yet personal service to and from most parts of Europe and will gladly tailor make a package to suit your individual needs. We understand that flexibility and reliability is of utmost importance to our customers, especially when moving overseas and we aim to cover both areas within the services we offer. Quotations for European moves follow the same protocol as for domestic UK removals (see 'Quotations '). They require an estimator to visit your home (where possible) or can be submitted via 'Online Quotes' . You may wish to email your enquiry to: fredphillipsremovalsltd@ymail.com

Full or Part Loads

The main options to consider in a European move are how big your load is likely to be, and whether you require your belongings on a specific date, or just within a certain timescale. We offer two main services to cover these options: • Full Load - You pay for sole use of the vehicle. Gives you full control (as far as is possible) over the collection and delivery of your belongings, allowing you to work to a specific date. • Part Load - The cost effective option. You have part use of the vehicle along with other loads going via the same route to their destinations. Collection can still be when you require, but delivery is arranged on a full vehicle (cost efficient) basis. However, we will still do our best to work within your time frame. Both services can have storage incorporated into the move, and both offer the same experienced, dedicated customer care service from planning and preparation right through to delivery. Spain and France: We specialise in relocations to and from France and Spain, and often have weekly loads going to both destinations. By combining knowledge of the European laws with local information and years of overseas experience, we have managed to remain as reliable in Europe as we are in England, and consequently have built up a good reputation in both countries. We work closely alongside several English-run storage companies in Spain, allowing us greater flexibility with our customers on both sides. All work within our guidelines and adhere to our high standards. We have become one of their top recommended removal companies for moves to and from the UK, and still remain the removal company of choice for many ex-pats.

Storage

We offer Storage Facilities both in the UK and in Spain. We can store anything from single items to full house loads, for any duration.

Our Storage Facilities offer the following: • 24 hour Security and Surveillance • Heated Warehouse • Full Insurance • Flexibility

Storage is charged on a weekly basis and customers are invoiced monthly. For more specific information please email us at: fredphillipsremovalsltd@ymail.com

Aims: Our goal is to make your relocation overseas a completely stress free experience from start to finish, (as far as the removal is concerned!) and to maintain customer satisfaction throughout.

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Spanish intelligence to recruit 500 agents to spy on ISIS online

Spanish spooks want to recruit 500 additional agents to fight against the threat of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL). They will spy on alleged jihadists online, tracking propaganda and recruitment, the intelligence chief said. The National Intelligence Agency (CNI) wants to complete the expansion of its ranks by 2020, its head Felix Sanz Roldan said on Thursday. It’s part of the new national counter-terrorism strategy adopted last year. The new agents would be specialists in “mathematics, telecommunications and computers,” Sanz Roldan said at a security and defence seminar in Toledo. Their skills are necessary to fight the new brand of techsavvy terrorism that IS practise, he said as cited by the Spanish media. The CNI considers jihadist groups a paramount threat to Spain at

the moment, surpassing that of domestic extremists such as the Basque s e p a ra t i s t group ETA, the director of the agency said. It downsized the department dealing with d o m e s t i c terrorism and beefed up foreign intelligence accordingly. Sanz Roldan said Spain was in close cooperation with intelligence services of other nations and that the anti-IS forces were “winning,” but added that ultimately defeating the group is likely to take a long time. Spain’s Secretary of State for Security Francisco Martinez Vazquez, who was also speaking at the seminar, said an estimated 170 Spanish citizens had left the country to join jihadists in the Middle East. Of those over 20 have returned to Spain and are either in custody or on a terrorist watch list. He stressed that some other European nations, such as France and the UK, had significantly more people with similar stories. https://www.rt.com

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Further train driver strikes threaten rail traffic

ANOTHER series of rail strikes over working conditions and pay will affect the country this month, from last (Sunday). Train drivers downed tools for 24 hours on Friday this week, and have done so again today, but are required to guarantee ‘minimum services’. This means three-quarters of trains running at rush hour and on the outer suburban, or Cercanías lines; 72% of high-speed and long-distance routes will be assured, and 65% of mediumdistance trains will still be in service. Goods trains, which do not carry passengers, will run at 19% of their usual volume. A further two strikes are planned for this Tuesday, June 14, and Thursday, June 16. Although rail board RENFE bosses

finally struck a deal with train drivers’ union SEMAF a few weeks back which workers were happy with, SEMAF does not believe RENFE has offered the ‘necessary guarantees’ that the measures will be put in place. RENFE is dragging its heels over the employment and sustainability steps it promised to put in place, including ‘structured’ redundancies rather than axing jobs en masse, and promoting new investment in the State-run firm’s different activities. A reduction in ‘narrow rail’, or provincial short-haul services inherited from the now-extinct rail board FEVE, and a lack of investment in and promotion of transporting goods by train are among the other issues RENFE drivers cite. RENFE considers the strikes to be

Madrid city facing €2,400 bill after inflatable dog dropping stolen

A three-meter-high inflatable meant to raise awareness among pet owners has mysteriously disappeared in Torrelodones The city of Torrelodones, in the Madrid region, has filed a complaint with the Civil Guard over the theft of a “giant poop” that was part of a local scoopthe-poop campaign. Municipal sources said that the inflatable dropping went missing after the air was taken out and the item was packed back into its case. Getting a replacement dropping will set the city back €2,4000 The contractor said that it will find a replacement for the imitation dog

mess, which stands three meters tall. But the cost to city coffers will be around €2,400. The display was part of a local awareness campaign to get residents to pick up after their dogs. With pet ownership on the rise, other Spanish municipalities have come up with creative ways to stress the need to not leave messes on the streets. One town mailed back the droppings to the animals’ owners, while others are trying to create a database that will allow them to match the poop with the dog through DNA testing http://elpais.com

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‘unjustified’ given that, since the employment plan was signed on all sides, a total of 212 staff had taken voluntary redundancy and another 199 had joined the firm. Each day’s strike costs the rail board

€5 million, RENFE complains, and right now will cause maximum disruption with the holiday season due to start and students returning home at the end of term. thinkspain

Two minor earthquakes on Costa Brava

TWO earthquakes have been reported in the province of Girona, inland from the Costa Brava.

The first was recorded at 08.09hrs on Friday in Vilamalla, reaching 2.5 on the Richter scale, meaning most of the population did not feel it. But the second, at 08.57hrs on Friday which measured 3.5 on the Richter scale with its epicentre between the towns of Vilafant and Banyoles, caused widespread panic among residents. A flood of calls was received by the 112 emergency hotline, but no

damage or injury has been reported. Minor earthquakes are frequent on Spain's south and east coastal strips, typically reaching between 2 and 3 on the Richter scale, which means they are unlikely to be noticed except for, at times, a momentary jerking sensation which lasts a split second. Upwards of 3 on the scale, they are more likely to be felt, but major damage caused by earthquakes in Spain is extremely rare. thinkspain

Madrid cops 'overwhelmed' as pickpockets target Primark

Spain's biggest Primark opened in October 2015 to great fanfare, but now police have demanded the discount clothing store increase security after a wave of thefts. The five-floor shop sits on Madrid’s iconic Gran Vía and is the biggest Primark in mainland Europe. For several weeks after its opening, customers had to queue to get in, demand for the brand’s cheap and cheerful clothing was so high. But the huge crowds have also drawn huge numbers of thieves, who have been stealing from the store itself as well as pickpocketing its customers. The problem has become so bad that police in Madrid have asked Primark to employ extra security staff to tackle the issue. Police have already broken up four pickpocketing gangs, Madrid’s head of police Alfonso José Fernández said during a police display in Madrid’s

Las Ventas, adding that there had been a "wave of thefts" and police were "overwhelmed". He said that there had been over 300 reports of theft made to the police station in nearby Calle Leganitos - the closest to the store every month since Primark opened in October 2015. Fernández confirmed he had asked Primark to reinforce its security by employing extra staff, adding that he had put extra officers on the beat in the area and dismantled four criminal gangs operating within the store. Primark overtook Spanish brand Zara to become Spain's most popular fashion store in terms of number of customers in 2015. In 2015 alone 8.9 million customers made purchases in Primark stores in Spain, beating Zara's 8.2 million customers. thelocal

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Reservation app ends 'sunbed wars' on the Costa del Sol

A new sun lounger reservation service promises to bring peace to the poolside. It is every holidaymaker’s nightmare. Arriving at the hotel pool just after breakfast only to discover that all the sun loungers already have a towel laid over them, that unwritten claim of ownership that can only be challenged by the bravest sunbather. But one enterprising Englishman has come up with a solution for those who simply aren’t capable of sneaking poolside before breakfast to bag their spot. Daniel Jain believes his newly launched phone app could take the stress out of sunbathing and put an end "sunbed wars" once and for all. "I think it ruins people’s holidays when they have the constant fear of having to wake up super early just to ensure their family has some sunbeds by the pool," the 23-year-old from London, said. "Especially as they have paid a lot of

money to be there in the first place." The BookMySunbed app allows reservations to be made weeks in advance and has been launched this summer at resorts across Marbella. "Just like booking a cinema or airplane seat, the app allows travellers to pick out their preferred sunbed in the exact location of their choice, all with a few taps on their smartphone," the developer explained. Jain came up with the idea after experiencing what many holidaymakers suffer at the pool. "We’re regular visitors to the Costa Del Sol, and a recent altercation at one of our local resorts (beds that we thought were booked, in fact were not!) highlighted that the process of making sunbed reservations can be improved." The app is already available at hotels in Marbella before being rolled out across other resorts in Spain and then, hopefully, the world. "Marbella has the culture, the vibe and the history. It was the first place where the 'Beach Club' concept was introduced to the world and how great would it be that Marbella again, can be the first to solve the 'Towel Wars'," Jain said. The app is already available in seven languages; English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian. "No more early mornings for anyone," predicts Jain. "You’re on holiday, have a lie in!" http://www.thelocal.es

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Situated inland in the Almeria province, Turre is a small Spanish town. With its whitewash houses and flat roofs, Turre stands at the foot of the beautiful Sierra Cabrera mountain range. Turre offers its visitors the chance to see its many archaeological sites such as, Cerro de Castellón with remains from the argaric population in Gata, as well as Hispanic-Muslim characteristics and remains. The town has a variety of shops and plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from. Every year at the beginning of October, Turre celebrates its main fiesta. Turre also has a well established market, that takes place every Friday and is definitely worth a visit.

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION NOTICE FORTHCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS IN 2016 ROQUETAS DE MAR SUB-BRANCH 3569

5th JULY – Social meeting. 12th JULY – Poppy BBQ at Mike /Jenny’s, including raffle. Please contact Jenny to reserve your place. Details to follow. Summer Recess 6th SEPTEMBER – Social meeting. 4th OCTOBER – Social meeting and Greyhound racing afternoon. 3pm onwards. All monies raised at these events will go to the 2016 Poppy Appeal.

New members are most welcome to join the branch. Contact Jenny/Mike on 950328469 for further information. Social Meetings are held at The Lodge, Calle Americo Vespucio, Roquetas de Mar, on the first Tuesday of each month at 3.00pm.

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How the Poppy Appeal Money is spent in Spain The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces Community. At the Legion we are often asked “How much money do you raise for the Poppy Appeal and how is it spent here in Spain?” So having researched this, here is a “snap shot” of some of the ways we were able to help our beneficiaries last year. Firstly, we must thank all those generous people in our District of Spain for once again supporting the Legion. All nationalities donated to the Poppy Appeal and last year we raised over 171,000€ - a truly amazing amount. So – How was the money spent? Each year our enquiries are slightly different but here is a breakdown of just some of the help we were able to give with YOUR donations. • Stair lifts • Mechanical wheelchairs and scooters • Refurbishing homes so beneficiaries had a better standard of life, ie changes to a bathroom or bedroom • Wood, oil and solar panels have been purchased for isolated properties There were also smaller items, gas canisters, fridges and food, as well as dental bills and help with purchase of spectacles. Our caseworkers are always busy visiting and spending time with potential beneficiaries. The definition of a beneficiary is someone who has served in the Armed Forces or their dependant(s). On some occasions we are able to “sign post” someone to another charity or organisation and this means the person can get the best possible help available. If you feel the Legion may be able to help you or a relative you can either ring 676 451 780 or email welfare.rbl.dns@ gmail.com Details of the various Branches in the area are on our website www.britishlegion.org.uk/counties/spainnorth or you can email us on secretary.rbl.dns@gmail.com. Come along to one of our meetings or events and meet new friends and enjoy an active social life. Peggy Wyatt, Public Relations Officer, The Royal British Legion District North Spain.

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totalled 7,854 in the first quarter (-30.9% year-on-year), of which 6,118 were primary residences and 1,736 were not the main residence of the owners. The latter fell by 29.8% compared with the first quarter of 2015. According to the statistical agency, of all the family homes currently existing in Spain (18,408,300), foreclosures were initiated on only 0.03% of them between January and March 2016. Of the total foreclosures initiated on homes in the first quarter of the year, some 9,743 related to second hand housing, representing a year-on-year decline of 37.5%, while foreclosures on new homes totalled 1,535, which is 31.6% less than in the same quarter of 2015. Andalucía was the region to register the greatest number of foreclosures on homes in the first quarter, with a total of 3,144, followed by Catalonia (2,113) and Valencia (2,094). In contrast, the regions to register the least number of foreclosures on homes were Cantabria (43), La Rioja (54) and Navarra (61). kyero

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Spacious & immaculate detached villa located in El Pinar village centre. All on 1 level, it has 1 bedroom within the main house & a further 3 bedrooms all en suite in a wing of the house, which leads onto the private pool and lovely courtyard. Spacious property has all extras, full central heating, pellet burner, private pool & garage. Located opposite the pretty village square, less than 15 mins to Mojacar coast.

OLV1129

OLV1126

349,950€

BEDAR (El Pinar)

This very spacious, detached villa sits in a central location within pretty village of El Pinar , less than 15 mins to the coast and less than 5 mins to the motorway. This impressive villa is all on one level and boasts over 300m2 of living space. There is easy access by car, plenty of parking, central heating and a large private pool. Well worth a viewing.

349,950€

lUBRIN

This newly-built immaculate 4 bedroom villa is situated walking distance from the pretty village of Lubrin. The property is very spacious and has been designed with great attention to detail. There is a lovely private pool area with large 10 x 4 m swimming and beautiful country and village views.

349,950€

385, 000€

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169,000€

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Resale Housing Prices Fell by 0.2% in May

Resale housing in Spain registered a price decline of 0.2% during the month of May, to stand at an average of 1,537 euros/m2, according to the latest real estate price index prepared by property portal, idealista. This figure represents the fourth consecutive monthly price decline for second hand homes, which have accumulated

O Olive

Bedar

June 2016

a reduction since February of around 4%. In fact, the current price is 60 euros/m2 cheaper than in January, when it stood at 1,597 euros/m2, which represents depreciation of around 5,400 euros in a typical home of 90 m2. Since January, when the price of second hand housing rose by 2.1% – with increases in 13 of Spain’s 17 regions – these Contact: 607 705 085 or 687 938 466 homes have C/Llanos, Bedar (Next to the Miramar Restaurant) registered Open: Monday-Friday 10.00am-3.30pm d e c l i n e s www.olivehouse-es.com of 0.9% in of This wonderful 4 bedroom, 3 February, bathroom villa is located in an 2% in March enviable position minutes from and of 0.8% in the beautiful white-washed village of Bedar. The property boasts April, followed an infinity edge swimming pool, by the 0.2% fantastic views and an abundance of r e d u c t i o n outside space. registered at the end of OLV1123 289,000€

May. Looking at the data for April 2015, when the price of resale housing stood at 1,591 euros/m2, the year-on-year decline is 3.4%. During the month of May, some five of the 17 regions registered increases in the price of second hand homes. The greatest increases were registered in the Canary Islands, Murcia and the Balearic Islands, all of which noted price increases of 0.6%, followed by Navarre (+0.4%) and Asturias (+0.1%). In Catalonia, prices remained unchanged. In contrast, the greatest declines were those registered in La Rioja (-1.8%), Castilla-La Mancha (-1.4%) and Extremadura (-1%). The Basque Country remains the most expensive region, with the average price of second hand housing standing at 2,540

euros/m2, followed by Madrid (2,352 euros/m2) and the Balearic Islands (1,886 euros/m2), while the regions with more affordable second hand homes are Castilla-La Mancha (921 euros/m2), Extremadura (933 euros/m2) and Murcia (1,022 euros/m2). kyero

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Worried Gibraltarians look set to vote to remain in EU

Residents feel that leaving would be economically disastrous and might create further problems with Spain. To some, the upcoming referendum on whether Britain stays in the European Union might not be that big of a deal. But here in Gibraltar, the possibility of a Brexit means the world. Residents of The Rock are afraid that an ‘Out’ victory will endanger their unique and profitable economy, which has all the advantages of EU membership while simultaneously offering investors significant tax incentives. Politicians of all stripes and civil society have launched an aggressive campaign to explain to citizens of the territory that it would be a terrible mistake to abandon a market of more than 500 million people. Gibraltarians who still don’t know which way they’re going to vote on June 23 must surely be living under a rock. There are few places that better represent European influence in Gibraltar than Corks. Formerly an old Irish pub that smelled of beer, it is now a modern restaurant with a colonial look. The owner, Gino Giménez, 45, refurbished the place with EU funds, and when he was done he proudly hung a sign outside the door with the 12 yellow stars against a blue background. “A Brexit would be a disaster for us, at the economic and the political level,” he says. “I have 14 workers, all of them Spaniards, who come and go every day. What will become of them?” Tourism, insurance, online gambling (a sector that employs 3,200 people), ship bunkering and financial services drive an economy that barely knows the meaning of the word unemployment. A low corporate tax of 10% and VAT-free shopping keep the engine running, and as a result Gibraltar has barely felt the crisis that has crippled much of the rest of the world. The idea that all this could come to an end drove lawyer Gemma Vásquez to promote the Stronger in Europe campaign.

“We’ve been self-sufficient for the last 30 years. That comes from the fact that we have implemented EU regulations,” says Vásquez, who feels confident that her message has reached every one of the 30,000 llanitos who live here.

Gibraltar’s Main Street looks a lot like an airport terminal: there are dutyfree stores on both sides selling tobacco products, watches and electronic devices. Halfway down the thoroughfare, a portrait of Elizabeth II presides the entrance to an old Franciscan convent. This is where the representative of the British Crown, Lieutenant General Edward Davis, resides. A police officer wearing glasses and sporting an enormous tattoo on one arm is guarding the building. — Would it be possible to know the governor’s opinion on Brexit? — No, that’s not possible. — What about the queen’s opinion? — Try the phone. Right across from here is Jury’s Café, where Chief Minister Fabian Picardo is enjoying a cup of coffee. The head of the Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party feels that Brexit would be a disaster to the British Overseas Territory’s economy, and fears that without European laws to protect it, Spain might close off access to pressure for its return. In his mind, that would be detrimental to both nations. “Every day, 10,000 people cross the border, 7,000 of them Spanish. We are an economic engine of growth in the region, the second most important factory in Andalusia after the Junta [regional government],” he says. Picardo adds that Gibraltarians are massively supporting Brimain after hearing Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel García-Margallo state that if Brexit prospers, Spain will ask Britain for shared sovereignty over The Rock. elpais.com

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NOT GETTING ANY YOUNGER AND GOING BACK TO ENGLAND - 7 POINTS TO CONSIDER Question: My mother and father need to move back to the UK due to very bad health, with my mother moving into a home immediately on her return. They own a house and a bank account in Mojacar. Have you got any recommendations for things I should be thinking about from a legal point of view, while I am in Spain, to help them organise their return. Answer: I would at least address the following matters: 1. Make sure their Spanish wills are in good order. Even if they are, it may be time to reconsider the clauses. If, for example, one of your parents is very ill it may not be convenient for the other partner to name him /her beneficiary.

2. Locate the title deeds to the property and their NIE numbers. 3. Make sure Internet banking is set up on their Spanish bank account. 4. Your parents may wish to consider signing a power of attorney for you to deal with their Spanish assets. 5. If they are resident and over 65 they are entitled to sell the property free of capital gains tax. 6. When you get back to England start working on an enduring power of attorney to be used in the UK. 7. Meet their solicitor and/or financial advisor in Spain before you leave. Very important: The above are the essential things that come to mind but there could be more. A chat with your solicitor with all documentation available is recommended.

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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SM042

ALMANZORA

SM030

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120,000€

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SM022

100,000€ Almanzora

Spacious 3 bed 4 bathroom detached traditional cortijo with much charm and character and many original features. Most attractive and desirable location as short drive to the nearest village and just off main access road. This large property offers scope for minor renovation hence the fantastic price. This home comes with many extras including 4 outbuildings, garage and a new fitted kitchen. Set in a small hamlet of country houses in a setting yet so close to amenities. A short drive to the traditional village of Almanzora with all amenities you would require including bars, cafes, medical centre and banks. Only 5 mins drive to the nearest main market town of Albox.

June 2016

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110,000€

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sM051

157,500€ ORIA

Well appointed detached home on the outskirts of Oria , short drive or walk into town Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms , log burner, private swimming pool , aircon and under floor heating as well as many other extras. In immaculate order and represents good value for money

Features INDEPENDANT APART-

268,000€

A truly stunning 6 bedroom property in a plot of over 16.000m2 with fabulous views. The ground floor has a spacious living room with feature fireplace, the large open plan kitchen diner is complete with wood burner, the 1st floor has 5 double bedrooms 2 of which include ensuite bathrooms, There is also a fully integrated but independent apartment with a generous living room with feature fireplace, fully fitted kitchen with access to the rear garden / seating area, large double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Situated approx. 2km from the town of Oria which has all amenities such as bars, restaurants, schools etc.

RENTAL SECTION RSM024

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rsM025

600€ PCM RENTAL Cantoria

Highly sought after detatched country villa with 4 bed, 2 bath home newly refurbished. Features many extras including swimming pool, flyscreened eating area, pellet burner to name just a few. Ideal location with stunning views only 2 mins drive to the nearest village with bar, restaurant, doctors surgery and only 15 minutes from the market town of Albox. Please note no pets are allowed with this property Urgent viewing recommended

Low Rent with Swimming Pool

400€ PCM RENTAL

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Spanish Provinces Where VPO Housing is More Expensive

Spanish House Prices Rose by 1.3% in May

Housing prices in Spain grew by 1.3% in May and by 1.5% in the first five months of the year. This accumulated increase, however, is lower than the 1.9% registered up until the end of April, and highlights the slowdown observed since the beginning of the year. According to the May IMIE index prepared by property appraisers, Tinsa, since the maximum price levels this indicator registered in 2007, the average price of housing in Spain has declined by 41.4%. Of the area categories analysed by Tinsa, the Capitals and Large Cities as well as the Balearic and Canary Islands registered the best data in May, both showing growth in their average prices of 3.5% year-on-year. The Mediterranean Coast registered a price increase of 1.6% over 2015, while in the Metropolitan Areas the price of housing rose by an average of 0.7% yearon-year. Only in the Rest of the Municipalities category was the average value below that registered a year ago, with a decline of -2.5%.

So far in 2016, average prices on the Mediterranean Coast remained at the same level as the beginning of the year, while the Capitals and Large Cities and the Metropolitan Areas both recorded accumulated growth of 1.3% in the first five months of the year, the Rest of the Municipalities recorded growth of 1.5%, and the accumulated growth in the Balearic and Canary Islands stood at 4.2%. El Economista reported that, since the maximum average prices recorded in the real estate boom years, the Balearic and Canary Islands are the only group to register a decline in the average price of housing below 30% (-29.8%), while the Rest of the Municipalities also registered a decline below the national average, of -37.3%. In contrast, the Mediterranean Coast, with a decline of -48.1%, is the area where prices have fallen most in the last nine years, followed by the Capitals and Large Cities (-44.7%) and the Metropolitan Areas (-44.4%) kyero

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According to data from the Spanish Ministry of Public Works, VPO housing in Spain (public or subsidised housing) cost an average of 34.2% less than free housing (housing on the open market) during the first quarter of the year. However, there were 12 provinces and one region where VPO housing was more expensive than free housing. Jaén was the province, in the first quarter, where VPO housing was most expensive compared to free housing, costing 23.3% more, followed by: Ciudad Real (+14.6%); Lleida (+13.3%); Toledo (+11.7%) and Cuenca (+11.5%). A further seven provinces which had public housing prices higher than free housing prices, albeit to a lesser extent, were: Guadalajara (+1.8%); Castellón (+4.5%); Valencia (+0.7%); Lugo (+1.8%); Segovia (+0.4%); León (+3.6%) and Huelva (+1.9%). In contrast, the report published by idealista. com noted that there were two provinces where VPO housing was less than half the price of free housing prices. These were Guipuzcoa (-124.9%) and Vizcaya (-101.2%), and with VPO prices more than half the price of free housing were Madrid (-54.4%), Barcelona (-64.8%) and Alava (-67.2%). Castilla-La Mancha was the region where public housing was more expensive than free housing in the first three months of the year, with the VPO housing costing 5.3% more than housing purchased on the open market between January and March. kyero

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Alqueria’s has a falling population. Those that pass away are not being replaced, the birthrate is zero. This is not because the process of human procreation isn’t practised, it is practised with ‘gusto’, the Pueblo’s national sport in fact. The problem is Remitroot, both an aphrodisiac and strong intoxicant. It leaves the male seed so disorientated it doesn’t know if it is Accession Day, Midsummer’s Day or the anniversary of the Battle of the River Plate and they often head off in the wrong direction. Also individuals seemed to prefer dying than actually living in Alqueria. Something had to be done and Alqueria opened its doors to controlled immigration. Those readers whose memory hasn’t been totally destroyed by their consumption of Remitroot liquor may remember that only two immigrants satisfied the qualification process. Tonto Tomás and Crazy Carmen. As their names suggest some people paddle in very shallow gene pools. They seemed perfectly suited for life in Alqueria. It would perhaps be interesting to describe these two additions to the population in some detail. Crazy Carmen is a singular lady to say the least. Whether or not the term ‘lady’ applies to Carmen is open to some debate but we will go with the biological definition until we have official confirmation. She filled in the immigration form by accident believing it to be a subscription to the

for the terminally flaky’. She has two major claims to fame. She can belch ‘A Las Barricadas’ after eight glasses of Remitroot beer and spit further that Soggy Sosima the ‘All Comers Alqueria and District Phlegm Champion’. But she has a kind heart, at least we hope she has, she definitely needs a redeeming feature. Tonto Tomás is the virtual opposite of Carmen, his spitting prowess is on a par with that of an asthmatic Drain Fly. As for belching, after two of the required eight glasses of Remitroot beer Tomás is inclined to faint. Tomás is in a perpetual state of distraction with the attention span of a confused sardine. His distraction is such that he is distracted by distraction itself and has never completed a single task in his life. Tonto Tomás and Crazy Carmen are well matched however. Carmen’s physique has little in the way of femininity and that includes breasts. Tomás however has a very confused body, all the muscles seem to be in the wrong places and his limbs don’t know the value of team work. While Carmen is flat chested, Tonto Tomás has man breasts, but this isn’t a problem as after all someone in any relationship has to have a pair of tits.

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Mr Tommy Fluffipants has been quite successful in bending me to his will. However, there is one matter which is still under dispute – the bedroom. He considers that he should be allowed in the bedroom and on the bed whenever he fancies, but I consider that the bedroom is out of bounds for all animals at all times. I point out to him that not even the dog, nor even that loftiest and most superior of all beings, his mother, is allowed in the bedroom. The other day he found a chink in my emotional blackmail armour. I was feeling less than sparkly, more like a cold anti-cyclonic depression moving in from the Baltic, so rather than contaminate the house with my doom and gloom I took myself to bed. I must have gone to sleep, because I was awakened by a small thump on the end of the bed. I opened my eyes, and there, frozen in landing position was Tommy, his perfectly round eyes locked into mine with an expression that was the feline equivalent of ‘Ooops!’ I had neither the strength nor the inclination to turn him off, so I said ‘Hello Tommy.’ Relief flowed through every hair on his small body as he realised that he was neither invisible nor in trouble. He curled himself into a little furry ball with his back to me, on the basis that if I can’t see you, then you can’t see me. However, Tommy prefers the stretched-out posture for sleeping, so it was not long before he began to

By Jos Biggs

josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk uncurl. He looked over his shoulder at me, and thus emboldened by my acceptance of the situation he began to stretch. Then he began to wriggle. He stretched and wriggled his way up the bed until he could reach my hand. Fixing me with a beseeching look he stretched his front paw out and pulled my hand towards him. I stroked his little soft pads (he likes that) and removed my hand. Up came his paw again, and once more my hand was pulled very gently into contact with him. I stroked his pads again, and removed my hand. After the third kidnapping of my hand I gave up. He lay, stretched out on his back, his paw wrapped around my finger, a seraphic smile on his face, purring like a well-tuned but very small motorbike. He was in Little Cat Heaven. I felt better, too!

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Nicole and Stefan would like to welcome you to Mesón de Irene.. Under new management, although not new faces, Nicole is a face you will recognise as she has previously worked with Isidro and his team for over 5 years. Mesón de Irene has a wide menu which includes all their well-known favourites, vegetarian options as well as their famous Menu del Dia and Menu de Noche. Not forgetting the best Sunday Roast in the Albox area.

Nicole and Stefan will be offering the same amazing value for money cuisine. Established for 10 years, Mesón de Irene restaurant is in the heart of the Almanzora Valley. Located on the Albox industrial estate nest door to the ITV centre. Mesón de Irene offers you the best quality food at the right price. So come and enjoy Spanish cuisine at its finest served by a friendly team. Book a table to avoid disappointment. 950 430 145 or 647 730 103.

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NEW VEGETARIAN MENU cous-cous, risottos, vegetable lasagne, fresh pasta, pizzas, soya burgers, vegetable soups, vegetable pies, tofu salads, all serve with fresh vegetables and potatoes or rice.

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Tips for Dining in Spain

Blame it on Spain’s reputation for incredible high-end dining, on tapas crazes abroad or any number of other things, but one fact remains, there are a lot of misconceptions out there with regard to what it’s like to eat in Spain. From the idea that Spanish people love spicy food to the assumption that paella is consumed throughout the country, people’s expectations of what they’ll find when they come to Spain are riddled with inaccuracies. In most cases, it’s easy to realign your thinking on the spot, but to give you a head start, we’ve put together a list of 10 things that are useful to have in mind before visiting. 1) Choose your table wisely Outdoor dining is incredibly common in Spain and tables are typically available on a

first come, first serve basis. If you choose to sit inside, many times you will find a bar area, with or without tables, and a more formal dining space. The prices and even the menus can vary according to where you sit, so keep an eye out for that when choosing your seat. The bar section of a restaurant is almost always self-seating while more formal dining rooms may require reservations. If there is a price difference by seating, it shouldn’t be extreme. You will either be charged a flat “service fee” for sitting outside, or there will be an extra column on the menu that lists price differences according to where you are sitting. 2) Let menus help you when deciding where to eat Especially in tourist-frequented areas, avoid casual places with menus translated into a variety of languages. If you want to get a taste for the local gastronomy, your best bets are often the places that offer menus in Spanish only. Another thing you will notice are menus with photos en lieu of translating everything. Most places with photos of dishes are geared towards tourists, locals don’t need pictures to figure out what they want to eat. Finally, keep an eye out for chalkboards, menu inserts or sandwich boards listing a menú del día, or menú for short. A menú has a fixed price and a set of options to choose from that change daily. Menús are usually much cheaper than ordering dishes a la carte, plus they almost always come with extras like bread, drinks and dessert. 3) Don’t waste time figuring out what you want to drink Waiters will frequently ask for your drink order as soon as you are seated and before you are anywhere near ready to order your meal. It’s advisable to look at the drinks immediately and then move on to what there is to eat. Generally speaking, your options will be beer, wine, soda or water. Many restaurants serve cocktails as well, but they are rarely included as an option with a menú del día. Water in Spain is typically not free and you normally have a choice between still (sin gas) and sparkling (con gas). If you don’t want bottled water, you can ask for tap (agua del grifo) but don’t be surprised when your waiter looks at you like you’re crazy. http://partaste.com

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Fathers Day Special Carvery 19th June Starter Homemade Chicken Liver, Brandy & Herb Pate served on a bed of lettuce Onion Bahji & Vegetable Samosa’s served with Chilli sauce Main Our Delicious carvery with a choice of 3 meats, Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, Choice of 6 vegetables and rich homemade gravy Dessert Baileys Cheesecake or Sticky Toffee Pudding Bring Dad for a free bottle of beer All this for just €11.95 Booking Essential

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SATURDAY 18th JUNE

Below are the dates for the entertainment at the Amphitheatre, call now so not to be disappointed. 27th June. Melanie Howard Coles, Modern Opera Musical Theatre 13TH August. Hysteria. 27th August. Caribbean Night, Carlene Graham 17th September. Stiff Upper Lip. TICKETS FOR ALL DATES AVAILABLE NOW, TO BE PURCHASED FROM EL TEATRO.

Bar-Restaurante

LA PALMERA

in the garden at 6pm with BBQ menu

La Cena would like to invite you to

Avda Lepanto, 43 Opposite the BP Garage 04800 Albox-Almeria Tel: 950 430 993 Mobile: 659 056 082

sample the exciting new additions to the already successful menú of the night. With 4 new additions per the 3 course taking it to

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11 starters 10 mains, and

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9 sweets.

Albox

With additions to include more choice for the high volume of gluten free people.

menu del noche €10.95

Still priced at the value

Includes a carafe of wine per couple 11 starters, 10 mains & 9 Desserts

courses, including a carafe

Monday - Saturday 7pm - late. Closed Sunday

Full al-carte still available.

beating 10.95€ for 3

Full A La Carte also available

Kabbam ABBA Tribute Band

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

of wine for 2 people.

Call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm

Please call for reservation.

Find us across the old bridge from Palza Mayor Albox, opp Bar Wassy

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Restaurant - Bar ida

Sharron & Danny welcome customers new and old

Traditionally Cooked Sunday Lunch

Roast Beef, Pork, Chicken, Honey Roast Gammon (and now Braised Lamb available at a supplement)

Available 12:30pm - 4pm

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6pm - 9pm

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Buy one fillet meal at 10€ get the 2nd half price. Booking essential

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Atlantic Cod Fillet with Handcut Chips & Peas full menu available We are here

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CHARITY RACE NIGHT In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

at Chaplins Pub Tuesday 28th June 7:30pm

Any Donations or Gifts for the raffle greatly received

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Roquetas Bridge club Meets on Monday’s at 3pm at The Bahia Serena Hotel For more info please contact Alison Ferguson 950 349 749 Sue Barlow 950 333 344 Susan Nielson 950 333 266

The Blue Flag Campaign

ALMERIA-Almeria closes its headquarters for holidays from Monday, 13 June, 30 of the same month, as it is becoming customary for years, although activity will continue to door in in the red and white Atletico entity. During this period of time, in which management staff will take a few days off, not cater to the public nor the official store which is located at the headquarters of

the UD Almería, in the Mediterranean Games Stadium will be open. In spite of this, as we said, activity does not cease; quite the opposite since are numerous issues to deal with during these weeks, especially in the sporting aspect and in relation with the campaign of fertilizers for the next season, subjects that already it is working. http://www.teleprensa. com

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FTG Notice

The Blue Flag Campaign started in 1987 and is now is a voluntary eco-label awarded to over 4000 beaches and marinas in 48 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, Jordan, UAE and the Caribbean. Recently the Blue Flag Programme has expanded to offer awards for individual boaters and whale-watching boats. The Blue Flag Programme promotes sustainable development

Almeria closed the headquarters of the club, holiday, from 13 to 30 June

The ‘Friday Tapas Group’ meet each Friday somewhere in the Urbanisation at 13.00hrs and, venues for the next few weeks are: 17 June – Paseo Del Golf, (19th Hole), near the roundabout. 24 June – Lilly’s Bar, in the Urb. 1 July – May Y Sol, opposite Hotel Playa Luna. 8 July – El Marinero, Las Marinas.

through strict criteria in the categories of Water Quality, Environmental Education and Information, Environmental Management, and Safety and Other Services. The Campaign is a private initiative under the Foundation for Environmental Education Europe (FEE) and is operated in each country by the national FEE-member organisation. In Spain this is the Asociación de Educación Ambiental y del Consumidor. Roquetas de Mar The most popular and well developed tourist resort. An international package holiday destination. Lacks nothing in facilities. If you walk westwards along the beach (take water) within half an hour of leaving the resort you will probably not be able to see another human being. Playa Agadulce, Playa de la Bajadilla, Playa de la Salinas, Playa Urbanización Roquetas and Urabnización Playa Serena have all been awarded blue flags by the European Union for their high standards of cleanliness and facilities http://www.andalucia.com

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3 Wheeled Trike Bicycle, 125€ complete with rear basket, very good condition, buyer collects, Tel: 686 653 890 Roquetas de Mar Area

Outlander DVDS, complete season 1 & 2, 16,BLUE RAY discs, have not been played, €100 ono, buyer collects Tel: 627 209 887 3 KX DT321 telephones, white, 10€ each. Samsung SF 340 fax machine 20€, Tel: 627 565 049, Mojacar Area Double chain-link gate with gate posts 1.2mt x 4mts, good condition with lock and keys.100€, Exterior aluminium household double-glazed door and frame 50€, Double-glazed window and frame 1mt x 1.10 , 2 sliding panes. 40€ Tel: 697 443 090 Buyer to collect – Albox area bright pink suede Sofa bed, Silver frame, excellent condition, very comfortable 120€ (Arboleas) Tel 634 374 539. WASHING MACHINE BOSCH MAX 1100 SPIN 80€ ONO Tel: 671 45 91 32 Outlander, complete season 1 & 2, 16 episodes, 5 DVD BLUE RAY discs, have not been played except to try in machine. Taken from Dianna Gabalden books, filmed in Scotland but only seen in USA, 993 minutes of footage. Will accept €200 ono. Tel: 627 209 887

Large wooden wall unit, very nice, excellent condition. 2 glass doors, 2 cabinets, 6 draws and 3 shelves In the middle. Cabinet size, W 5ft 68”/1m73”, H 7ft 88”/2m24”. Lights included in the unit (can arrange for delivery)

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confident about after this display. As Coleman said in the post-match press conference, there’s nothing for Wales to fear, and that includes England. Playing in their first European Championship, Northern Ireland arrived in France as a fan favourite among neutrals. Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Poland gave us a glimpse of just how hard it’s going to be for them, though. Don’t be fooled by the score, as it flattered the Northern Irish who were overpowered and outplayed by the Polish. The Euro debutantes worked hard and performed valiantly, but they couldn’t retain possession and couldn’t string a series of passes together. It was telling that they didn’t have a single touch in the Polish box or produce a single shot on goal in the first half. With games against Ukraine and Germany looming, it’s hard to see how the Northern Irish are going to get anything out of this group. For all of their spirit and work ethic, Northern Ireland lack quality and depth. Gerard Pique finally broke down the Czech Republic’s stubborn defence with a goal in the 87th minute to give Spain a 1-0 victory in the opening match of its European Championship title defence on Monday

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SPORTS SHORTS by Tony Matthews

• Euro 2016 is underway and there have been early group wins for hosts France, Wales (2-1 v Slovakia), Poland (1-0 v Northern Ireland), Croatia, Switzerland and Germany while England conceded a 92nd minute equaliser against Russia (1-1) • Belgium played Italy, the Republic of Ireland met Sweden and Spain took on the Czech Republic on Monday and coming up, it’s England v Wales, Germany v Poland and Ukraine v Northern Ireland (tomorrow), Italy v Sweden and Spain v Turkey (on Friday) and Belgium v Republic of Ireland and Portugal v Austria (on Saturday). • Worrying news is the crowd trouble which took place ahead of, during and after the England-Russia game in Marseille. FIFA has stated that if there is any more violence involving linked with fans from these two countries, the teams could be kicked out of the tournament! • The last eight in Copa America are the USA, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela. Peru knocked out Brazil! • In the third and final cricket Test between England and Sri Lanka ended at Lords on Monday with the hosts winning the series. There are five ODI’s coming up on 21, 14, 26 and 29 June and the 2 July. • Last weekend, England beat Australia 39 points to 28 in the first of three Rugby Union Tests down-under. New Zealand defeated Wales 39-21 and 14-man Ireland pulled off a memorable and historic 26-20 victory in South Africa. The next games, including Japan-Scotland, take place on Saturday when England will be hoping to record their first-ever series win in

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• After 18 games, it’s looking mighty tight at the top of Rugby’s Super League with Hull (28 points), Catalan Dragons (26), Wigan Warriors (26) and Warrington Wolves (24) going for glory. • The US Open starts tomorrow at the Oakmount CC in Pennsylvania and Danny Willett, Rory McIlroy and Ricky Fowler, Jordan Speith, Zach Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau and Jason Day, Adam Scott and Louis Oosthuiven will be some are the trios in action. • Last Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal was won by Lewis Hamilton with Sebastian Vettel second and Valtteri Bottas third. Nico Rosberg now leads the driver’s championship by nine points from Hamilton. This Sunday, we have the European Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan. • The Aegon tennis tournament at Queen’s club is underway right now, ahead of Wimbledon fortnight which starts on Monday 27 June. Andy Murray has reengaged Ivan Lendl as his coach. • Some 200,000 racegoers will attend the Royal Ascot meeting which started yesterday and ends on Saturday. My eachway tip in tomorrow’s Gold Cup is Mizzou. DID YOU KNOW? • Fifty years ago, England drew their first World Cup game 0-0 with Uruguay but still went on to win the trophy by beating Mexico, France, Argentina, Portugal and of course Germany in the final.

Record Score for Myra Dickson

On a perfect day for golf on June 10th, Forum Golf Society’s first visit of the year to Marina Golf in Mojacar for an individual stableford saw some excellent scoring from several players, none of whom could get anywhere near the day’s winner Myra Dickson, who’s score of 48 points broke all sorts of records. It was the highest ever individual score in the society’s 9 year history, eclipsing the previous best of 45pts set by Wendy Greaves last year. It also earned Myra the largest ever handicap cut of 9.2 shots! Dave Jordan was second, beating Byron Sherlock into third place on countback after both players scored 40 points, a total that on virtually any other day would have been enough for a comfortable victory, with

Dave Greaves (38 points) fourth, Malcolm Tilley (37 points) fifth and Peter Tinsley (35 points) sixth.There were also four nearest the pin prizes on offer, three of these going to Brian Gyer, Peter Wright and Douglas Dickson and the fourth rolling over to the next event after no one managed to get on the relatively easy Par four fifteenth hole in 24th June Stableford at Aguilon 8th July Double Par Medal at Aguilon 22nd July Stableford at Lorca For further information, contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 / philjelam@yahoo.co.uk, or see www. forumgolfsociety.webs.com

19th Hole Golf Society, Match Report

Thursday 9th June with perfect weather and a beautiful course the 19th Hole Golf Society played a 2 division Stableford at Valle de Este Golf Resort. Many good scores recorded but Zeta Denyer and Geoff Smith with 39 points each, certainly mastered the course best. Zeta, playing her first game for almost a month, pipped Geoff into 1st place in Division 2 on a card countback, whilst Paco Grayal Ocaña took 1st place in division 1 with 37 points from Doug Birrell on 34 points. Big thanks to all the hardworking staff at Valle del Este in making the course so attractive and very playable. Results - 1st Division Stableford - 1st Paco Grayal Ocaña 37 points (21), 2nd Doug Birrell 34 points (18), 3rd Mike Esposito 33 points (13). 2nd Division - 1st Zeta Denyer 39 points (36) on card countback, 2nd Geoff Smith 39 points (28), 3rd Ralph Hunter 35 points (28). Nearest the Pins - 2nd Pete Kelly, 6th Tommy Seed, 12th David White, 14th Nigel Greenwood, 17th (in two) John Boulter. The 19th Hole Golf Society arranges weekly games around the area playing Aguilon every other week. For more information ring 610 340 653 or email gs19thhole@ hotmail.co.uk

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Muniain implicated in sexual assault; De Gea affected

De Gea and Muniain implicated in sex assault case According to Eldiario.es a protected witness has implicated Muniain in taking part in the assault and of De Gea of organising the event where it took place. El Confidencial maintains Isco was the other player involved in the assault. According to Spanish news website Eldiario.es a protected witness in a case brought against porn baron Ignacio Allende Fernández, has implicated Athletic Bilbao player Iker Muniain in being involved in a sexual assault, and David De Gea of being involved in organising the encounter where it took place. The protected

witness named the footballers as part of her testimony given during an investigation into porn producer Allende, known as Torbe. He was jailed in April for human trafficking with the aim of sexual exploitation, sexual assault, sexual abuse of minors, the production and distribution of pornographic material featuring under-age girls, extortion, money laundering and tax offences. According to El Confidencial the other footballer, who was unidentified by the witness in her statement, was Real Madrid player Isco. However investigators believe there is confusion over who this other individual was, with later information provided possibly indicating a different player. According Spanish daily El Mundo police sources have not yet seen sufficient evidence to prove an offence took place. Asked about the case

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the sources said: “Where an offence had been committed, they [the players] would have been detained immediately”. According to the victim’s version of events, as published by eldiario.es, Manchester United keeper De Gea messaged the witness to arrange for her to meet porn producer Torbe at the hotel. Torbe then took her to the suite loft of the hotel, with the promise that she would earn a significant sum of money, but that she had to do whatever the footballers wanted. In the suite, where the sexual assault supposedly took place the victim says she met another woman and two footballers, one of whom was Iker Muniain. The other player was allegedly another then Spanish Under-21 international player. Highly credible witness The Spanish police investigating the incident said the protected witness’ statement was “highly credible”. The Spanish police’s report on the witness’ statement states the following: “Having brought TP3 (Protected Witness 3) to the room with the other girl, Torbe told her that they had to be with the footballers,

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Tel 902 750 190 The Russian Football Union has been charged by European football’s governing body over fan disturbances at Stade Vélodrome on Saturday. UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Russian Football Union following crowd trouble at the end of the Euro 2016 match between England and Russia in Marseille. Russian fans rushed on their English counterparts moments after the final whistle of the sides’ Group B draw on Saturday, punching and kicking retreating England supporters, some of whom were forced to scale barriers to escape. Crowd disturbances, racist behaviour and fireworks European football’s governing body said a decision on sanctions would be made within the next few days, once Russia had been able to submit written statements. Russia have been charged for crowd disturbances, racist

behaviour, and setting off fireworks, UEFA said. This followed three days of violent skirmishes on the streets of the city. However, the body also confirmed that incidents that occurred outside the stadium perimeter fell out with its remit. “Totally unacceptable” “UEFA expresses its utter disgust for the violent clashes that occurred in the city centre of Marseille, and its serious concern for the incidents at the end of the match inside Stade Velodrome,” explained UEFA in a statement. “This kind of behaviour is totally unacceptable and has no place in football. “UEFA acknowledges that there were segregation issues at Stade Velodrome and will implement corrective measures to strengthen the deployment of security personnel at stadiums, in close collaboration with local authorities.” http://en.as.com/

and that they had to do whatever they wanted and that they [the girls] would earn significant money. When TP3 refused, Torbe took her roughly by the arm, saying they had to do whatever the footballer wanted, having sex with the new girl and her”. “Both the new girl and TP3 were sexually assaulted by the footballers, given that if they refused they were physically attacked by both, and moreover, when the footballers’ sexual desires were satisfied, the footballers threatened them in order to ensure that what had happened in the room would never see the light of day. Neither TP3 or the other girl who was in the room received anything for the physical and sexual assault they suffered, with Torbe taking all the money”. http://en.as.com

Ali, the Greatest, is laid to rest

Thousands flocked to Louisville, Kentucky to pay their respects to Muhammad Ali, the greatest sportsman of all time, as he was finally laid to rest in his hometown. http://en.as.com/