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Lisa Brown suspect found adrift on boat in the Atlantic EXCLUSIVE By Laurence Dollimore

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Beasley told his rescuers that he was on the run from gangsters. When they asked him if he required assistance, he said: "No radio, no engine, no electricity." It comes just weeks after the Olive Press exclusively revealed Beasley was ‘hiding from criminal gangs’ in a port in Portugal. Beasley, who was friends with Brown and her now-suspect boyfriend Simon Corner, told the Olive Press how he had absconded from bail after being arrested for withholding information in the case.

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FIRST Minister Fabian Picardo has given a warm welcome to the Olive Press’ launch in Gibraltar. The father-of-two saluted the paper’s original reporting and insisted his government would give its full support to aid our growth in the enclave. “I am delighted to cooperate and to ensure you receive all the help you need to inform those who choose the Olive Press for their news. “Welcome to the media stable in Gibraltar.”

Politicians call for British Royal Navy gunships to be permanently stationed in Gibraltar during defiant National Day speeches

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DEFIANT calls for British Navy battleships to be stationed again By Tom Powell Gibraltar have been made duringin a got the biggest cheer, raucous National Day rally. when he insisted the Royal Navy should - once A group of 11 British politicians de- again - have battleships livered rip-roaring speeches focuspermanentsing on recent tensions with Spain ly stationed in Gibraltar. and backing Gibraltar’s right to self- “The people of Gibraltar are a part of the Great British family and I would determination. like to see a battleship The Casemates crowd – a sea of red hend any Spanish here to appreand white – echoed the patriotic ship to illegally sentiments as Chief Minister Fabian enter British waters,” he said. Picardo delivered the final address, Democratic Unionist MP Ian Paisley added: “These are centering around a salute to PARTY MODE: Gibraltarians the waters, this is our our international celebrate National Day with ‘evacuation generation’ of 75 years country, these are inflatable barbary macaque our people and we must support ago. them.” Linking it to the current refugee “National sis engulfing Europe, he vowedcri- “We will never surrender this rock!” diminished.Day will never ever be cent years due to its environmental In fact, it will only get impact help as much as possible under to he roared in a rousing address. – took place. bigger. We stand together, red white the After waving a letter Then, as the crowds gazed up at plea that ‘sharing is caring’. of ‘best wishes’ and free!” he bellowed. the from the Queen, red and white speckled sky, Tina But it was Conservative MP for finally vowed to the Chief Minister Following the speeches, the tradi- Turner’s Romford, Andrew Rosindell, who increase National tional releasing Simply the Best blasted of the balloons Day celebrations in years to come. which has caused controversy in – through the sound system, signalling re- the start of an almighty party.

The Rock’s leader was talking alongside his lawyer wife Justine ahead of his key speech at National Day, one of the ‘most significant ever’. He told the Olive Press: “It is particularly auspicious this year with the day commemorating the 75th anniversary of great evacuation of the Rock, as well as coming in the week the Queen becomes the UK’s longest serving monarch.” A highlight of his week was watching Kings of Leon at the Gibraltar Music Festival. “Not at the front as I would have got crushed,” he joked. “But I was blown away when I saw everyone’s hands in the air for Sex on Fire, the best rock song of the last decade.” As for a date for his first reelection contest, rumoured to be on November 20, he said: “The only person who knows is my wife.”

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A THIRD British man rested over missing arpat Lisa Brown has fledexto Portugal on his grandson’s boat, it can be revealed. The Olive Press has spoken to the Welsh pensioner, who confirmed that he was currently ‘living in a Portuguese port’, but refused to give further details. Ron Beasley, 71, confirmed he had broken his bail ditions, which required conto report to San Roque him lice every day, but had pobeen forced to leave Spain escape the clutches of to the ‘Costa del Sol drug mafia’.

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A PAIR of Spanish came to the aid heroes doners attacked of Loncrazed terrorists. by three Ignacio Echeverria and Sergio Farina stepped in to lives of innocent save the ers caught up in bystandthe carnage that killed seven and injured 48. Fears however are now growing for Ignacio Echeverria (pictured from Madrid, whotop left), EXCLUSIVE ed a woman fromdefendBy Joe Duggan one of the terrorists. Echeverria, 39, RUGBY star Dean Schofield to have been on is said is urging action after being home from a skate his way mauled in a sophisticated the Saturday nightpark on holiday shakedown. he attempted to when Wasps international other stories came a woman with his defend Dean (above) and wife up. When we emailed the person board in Borough skate38, were set to Gemma, both take a dream dealing with called we’d been He was last seen Market. break to Spain with sent an abusive email‘Flavio’ he the pavement and lying on celebrate the Englandfriends to his famback. interna“Luckily we were ily have been unable tional’s retirement. in a fortunate SCAMMED: Holiday to position where we locate him despite But the vacation group and (right) calling could arrange an alternative the Spanish consulate, fake site with nightmare after turned into a The group profile stolen from villa and and hospitals. 16 from Cheshirethe group of scam, via only rumbled the “We were very Oz agent still get the flight over. But what rentholidaysvillas. angry unwittingly if we were from a The Red Cross booked via a fraudulent found out,” Gemma when we a horrible moment com, the day before normal made an appeal has also they flew. holitold the and we ily and couldn’t afford to famday website that Olive Press this to locate come? has dozens of week. “It was weren’t sure what to do. We were at least able him. homes on the Costa “We started Googling to salvage it and the holiday.” In total, scammersdel Sol. The group had come ment and deposit took payOnslaught of €5,700 stunning six-bedroomacross the (£5,000) Rentholidaysvillas.com villa with and €11,400 a huge pool and is hosted by (£10,000) respectively US-based server grounds and got in touch via email. before swiping another warned as long GoDaddy, which was with law enforcement on alleged and have processes ago as April of €29,800 The website looked fraud (£26,000) for their by a leading holiday the scam anyone for taking action. extremely stunning vilcredible and even rental site in Spain. believes they have If la in Mallorca, which When asked why been defraudof its alleged owner,had a photo by a wealthy British is owned GoDaddy Digital it was still live this week, ed they should contact law enforcement.” owner. nandes Davila’, who‘Flavio Herexplained: “We Crimes boss Ben Butler, Contact your local police and Action did the neand email newsdesk@theolivepress.es communicate Fraud gotiating. regularly you’ve “I must confess been scammed. if it was a bit cheapwe did think was, and it in fact for where it rents for a lot more,” admitted Gemma. 1987 Thankfully, the group of eight Patience of adults and eight a Santo! children who 2017 are still on holiday are now trying to reclaim JOINING THE as the booking wastheir money The Olive Press toasts made via a three decade credit card. the 30th CLUB! anniversary of two The website however despite being reportedis still live, yet leading hotels, of Andalucia’s to its web hosting company by the Olive Santo and Sunset Molino del Press and to UK police. Beach Club The website boasted that ‘you CELEBRATIONS: Inside

In a second incident, roic Spanish waiter a heput his life on the line during the onslaught. CCTV footage shows Sergio Farina, from Galicia, throw himself against the door of his bar to prevent one of the knife-brandishing terrorists from entering. He managed to keep the man at bay, before ing the door to help opener person find safety.anoth“You do not even about it,” he said. think have simply left, “I could as everyone did, but I would left 28 people behind.”have He added that ‘all he could see was a guy with dynamite’ as he tried the bar shutters. to lower He added: “We know how many did not there were and terrorists they would return.”whether

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sleep on oblivious fast service begins and normal breakat normal at 8am T is 30 years ago 2000 WEDDING MADNESS British teachers this Spring that two left their steady in UK primary schools jobs Few weddings match the Brits to make a living in Spain with their guests) who (and Despite having a couple of friends. full Wild West got married in their hospitality trade,no experience of the shooters… and costumes with sixvert a run-down they decided to contakes place in in July. The ceremony da into a small watermill in rural Ronnudges 40ºC 4pm as the mercury with Fast forward hotel. on a white steed the bride arriving three decades to meet her groom Chapell and Pauline Andy chaps and a Stetson in Elkin run one and to the sound Spain’s most successful of gun shots. of located from room small hotels, Molino del Santo, ttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt outside and remains 3 to the terrace employing 25 people CAPTION. and accommodating there for the next 12 nights. An 2001 POLITICAL we can afford to strong guys to embarrassed husband thousands of Estione non guests each year. explains that he SHENANIour first heiress multiply and we have GANS to their terrace.help carry a big box But, it has certainly – and Carmen’s raturep eliand hopes there has been banished al reassures locals the same guestsHalf an hour later arrivbeen something is no problem. an emotional rollercoaster asks for a large that these weird of the slightest, tiae rnatur? Not foreigners may bucket of ice. A famous MP, a and we are delighted with plenty of hiccups and not be so strange regular guest here, when on the penter all. Qui te complete withIt soon emerges a bar unusual goings af- such a wild wedding has along the way, optics has been ultimate night anniversary night as the pair reveal: on set that he forgets up on the teris readmitted he 1993 DOCTOR’S His wife goes he has changed rooms. to bed before race… 1987 MISSED sleep with ER to well KNICKERS the room him with INand goodalluntil, DEADLINES key so DOORS. At the village to get in during he has to serenade her said guests, It’s not a fantastic party one of thehealth centre opening it’s the wrong the wee hours. A shame arrive at happy start as our shoedoor! 2008 SURstring budget ated she choosesdoctors gets so inebrihour in the bar to relieve herself rooms which, only allows for seven PRISING the lawn and rejoins being Andalucia, on 2002 and invite varinot open in time. the party with her BARKING DISREare skirt tucked into GUESTS ous others to guests have to Delayed by a week, ers. It’s a night the back of her knick- SPECTFUL their terrace to remember. PART THREE alternative hotelsbe accommodated in 24 to avoid pay24 CAPTION. The hotel policy ll about www.theolivepress.es ing the hotel’s 1994 BEST RURAL The cleaners desome guests is to allow pets but 1988 COLLAPSING reception HOTEL go just too far, prices. 30 ROOM NIGHTS mand we chat they take down comes into fresh when PART- contact withcounter to NERSHIP After seven years perwork. - we are offering their curtains June 8th - June 21st 2017 the sixty-somea customer’s very make very special rates sive mohair sweater. expened as the ‘best graft we are select- There a bed for their dog to sleep to thing woman 2013W REbetween the 15th JUST 30 room nights at on. Limited edition is fur everywhere in clothing costs www.theolivepress.es It quickly becomes a glitzy Londonrural hotel’ in Spain at cleaning room 10, who and the dryJune and the 26th ceremony. It’s TURNING clear that four expected. It’s more to replace than 1991 NAKED ACTRESS bill is horrendous. bosses are too from here. all go July 2017. changes a costly start to 30% DISCOUNT into the year. While GUESTS ship collapses many and the partner- yes book a stay a June 8th - June 21st 2017 filming in minuscule 2003 SEMI ROYAL dates and you will 25 eryone involvedwith huge stress for ev- 1990 POLICE 25 with us within the very attractive the area, a famous and 1995 HEIRESS g-string and and Andy and Pauline WEDDING Spanish actress gyrates to imaginary get VISIT above It is not uncomgo it alone, thankfully NUMERO An aristocratic to eat with friends. CAPTION. music until they arrives DOS - BUT it only applies a FULL 30% discount on our normal with the help With She asks if she mon toJune from their friends swim in tasks. What can have finished their find8th - June 21st 2017 the season in can Estione at a few key Molino for the Spanish family choose you say. Free world that all our 18 full flow, local her bikinithe pool and then changes into ments. rooms are being mo- police arrive demanding wedding of their gone, they’re gone. to a total of 30 room nights - once rates really. on the dining non raturep ter. Hotel resources daughpaperwork rush and without terrace in no With the birth of Rosanna we are Maximum of two they’re who have been occupied by people which it is virtually are stretched accepted, properly, before… and the finally accommodate elitiae rnaany need of to impossible to one memory faithful guest record obtain. Threats into the village. 1989 DESIGNER most special rate. Subject nights per booking at this 2009 CHANGE which is hard to a towel… event goes verythe 90 guests but the is held jointly by tur? Qui te CLOTHING tation are only of immediate depora couple from Lancashire forget. OF TACK to availability. ROW strikes when thewell, although tragedy and a family from San Roque. intervention. And,prevented by legal 1992 1996 FAMILY ILLNESS voluptures bride soon dies After 20 years denly leaving sudHEIRESS NUMERO four years later typically of course, husband with ea nam aca Scottish chapof training local chefs, Unfortunately a baby. a young a very large fine UNO recently-painted sanctioned despite It’s a year of is 2014 HONOURS from a nearby Gordon is introduced catem haris white within Andy’s mum is back and forth after AT FITUR 100kms havingno other hotel As opened our eyesvillage. He has soon diagnosed with ex et voloria the business starts the correct pa2004 FLOODING Molino del Santo and really excellentto new techniques to grow nicely minal illness in the Channel a ternonseque is honoured Resources are food. He moves Islands. Spanish Travel in 2013 but his 30 MEALS - we at on legacy lives on. soon see how stretched and you Heavy mountain rains nis dia simo are offering JUST visor event. A Fair Fitur at Trip Adbeing away from leave the lower huge photo of 30 meals at very home and business your floor under six inches of beach in the Andalucia a Cadiz between the 15th 2010 OH MATRON water. Guests special rates practical issues. brings all kinds of are temporarily accommodated pavilion conJune and the the vinces the owners cal hotels while 26th July 2017. in loto forge ahead with a plan to We normally remind 30% DISCOUNT purchase a Costa and within four mopping-up goes on la Luz home that guests of things hours (thanks to - yes book a meal 1997 VIPS DINING left behind, but being no carpets) has been eyed de there a while. with us within the dates and you will for the hotel returns pointing out a we decide against normality. to drawer full of sex above get As our fame grows, in one room and - BUT it only applies a FULL 30% discount on your Seafood a small plastic aids 2015 LOCAL ECONOMY the Junta, no less, we have the head of Restaura with a white final bill bag to a total of 30 meals nt substance in arrives with full turn up for lunch. He 2005 EDUCATIONAL ISSUES another. They are quickly - once they’re gone, entourage and disposed of. Since its earliest and guards stand security they’re gone. sought to recruit days the hotel hasTALENT: Ricky helps all our staff gettingat all entrances with Having made the choice to Maximum 2011 CHEEKIEST raiseof€12,200 little heiresses send our for charity two people frisked before ever possible. and buy locally whening allowed to to school in • Early Bird 20€ per booking at GUESTS beThis reaches this special rate. - 6.00 - 8.00pm point when a local long way from serve the guests. It’s a the next six years two homesthe UK, for a new Subject to availability. A group arrives are mainwith a fleet of ple offer to play group of young peoin Hampshire. a class of nine-year-olds tained and we take it in turns • Á La Carte vehicles - some luxury here or there to Menu to be and become a flamenco for guests two million euros regular fixture. also running thelook after them, while ERCHED on a headland hotel. Testing BOOKING worth - making To celebrate its big 30th indeed. 1998 GUIDING times below the RECOMMEN birthday, a huge pretty white village of Benalmadena DED GUESTS car park look our charity bash raised a staggering 2016 GRATE-for €12,200 lies Sunset Beach Club. Monte Carlo. like charity. By now with 15 2006 FOOD THIEF SERIOUSLY FUL OWNERS The sold out event, featuring Surrounded by lovely rooms we get the bill is paidAfter ognition by Michelin, GOOD FO recwith stunning views across beaches and question of a the za, with his Robbie Williams Ricky LavazO1987 The Good HoD tel Guide, Alastair reno surprise it has become the Med, it is As the owners Sawday and The Cleaners discover that a little Buble renditions, distributedand Michael peat trip is raised, Open Tuesday Rough Guide one of the Costa in room 12 is a the money We will only accept - Saturday from del Sol’s best known hotels. ebrate their cel- raised to three children’s but because kleptomaniac old lady the word. (ED. all helping to spread filled every 6pm charities. bookings for these and has But while it is already a birthdays in 60th “We take pride in have these verythey Clarke and wifeOlive Press owner Jon with items single surface in her room special offers via major landmark reexceiving thousands of visitors same year, somethe the fact we give THERE pensiveis acars lot going e-mail. while on holiday) spend a night here table – filched from the breakfast of something from around mak-on at Sunset Beach and more the staff organize the world each month, the advertisement when Mention this speak for themselves. ingstatistics back the place it has now reached and cakes thanyogurts, bananas, rolls look to local charities. a journey for legendary status. you enquire. amazing, Avenida de Rota, emerges that sheshe could ever eat. It info@molinodesanto.com. ●it beInpossible to Barcelona them I think it’s imporFor Sunset Beach has total, would the hotel caters for around Urb. Torrenueva, with tant to with a large handarrives at breakfast 1999 A DIFFICULT thea day in peak flights and accomguests 30th birthday making it just celebrated its give to next 2,000 season Don’t leave it too Local 1, La Cala bag and when stay could a true Malaga stalNIGHT watched grabs be 1,000 at any time – those who don’t rarely under modation ALL wart. late free?and de Mijas enough food to unof So will we not small army. We are awoken feed a the year. have booked we’re - once 30 people It is such a paid. get to enjoy holiCelebrating in style with be paying to discover that our supa big anniversary EIGHTIES STYLE: But with computers has died, quickly ● The hotel a guest closing the offer. like termicounts 554 rooms and comgesture – no kind days,ttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt bash, which raised €12,200 pliers and staff confirmed by won- nally-ill children,” Dutch doctors for charity, the years. munal areas,forwhich are looked after by a the 2007 der that so many hotel has never been in that particular DOMESTIC ARGUruder health. said manager Mark The local medicin the room next door. of upstay to 69 cleaners, who guests comment An incredible range of Aside from the hundred-plus then, team ask… Un-450.000 kilos of process guests and nationawestaggering for an undertakeris called and arranges MENTS weddings it alities come on the excellent Wardell. laundry believable. hosts every year, it has The event, held at every year! countless returning Canadians throughout the year, including take the body – to arrive at 5am to staff at the hotel. guests and a capacity rate Staff show great the rest of the ● The Food and Beverage team meanthe resort’s Moonof an incredible European in the winter, people from most guests 2 concert when on 93% between February countries and plenty from of a 14-night stay day light Bar, was a counts 71 staff who work tirelessly 2017 NEW TRICKS 2012while fura mattress is rether afield. “That’s a rate almost and November. inCHEEKIEST complete sell out, the various outlets GUESTS from Oasis 2 a la coast,” explains Mark unheard of on the “We regularly have returning with www.molinodelsanto.com dining, poolside snacks, lobby/ prizes from A hotel is never Some carte Wardell, who has used to guests who guests arrive been managing the hotel stay cocktail bar, Luna asking beach ways adding newboring and we are al- companies like for club, for the last 13 in the 80s,” with their families as children | info@molinodelsanto.com two Salitos beach bar show rooms and banqueting. continues Wardell, a cultured, Land to do. This year activities and things Jet2 and OakESTACIÓN | 952 16 71 51 ● Then there are 14 ‘animation’ girls and it is paragliding DE BENAOJÁN, softly-spoken Irishman, to add Furniture up for NEAR RONDA, who guys whose sole purpose is to make grabs. is incredibly approachable MÁLAGA young and old guests alike have a fun1987 There were other performances, and hands on with both including packed visit. an Adele tribute by Nikki and guests. “And it is staff ● And then come the weddings, with The money donated went Rae (above). to have them back.” great to the Debra ButPOSTCARDS THROUGH around 130 spread across the key terfly Children Charity, Make FUN TIMES: Entertainment So what is the key to the a Wish Spain months from April to October. and Barretstown Ireland THE AGES: hoteam today charities. tel’s success? How things have chanSunset Beach is a complete evolve throughout the years ged from the 1980s to resort as opposed to a hotel. three-star establishment, - from a quality today in terms of qualiThe guests needs are entirerious four-star property to the more luxuon offer, including aerobics, it is now. cookery and While most visitors ty and comfort and in ly taken care of and waited Spanish classes all year hail from the UK and on hand and foot by up terms of the amount tion billiards, live music round, not to men- Ireland, the resort has recently been at220 staff at peak times. to tracting more and more of entertainment and The rooms are all oneand scuba diving. customers from or two-bedroom around the Its Irish owners - who apartments with fully-equipped huge range of guests, world, kitchens, ties staying here with up to 100 nationaliown upmarket La Cala also free Wi-Fi and satellite who come from over throughout the Resort in Mijas - have spent ternational channels. TVs with several in- This is one of the things Lopez year. 100 countries around enjoys the over €22m upgrading its most about working there. Blas Lopez, who has been fathe world cilities since the Millennium. its opening in 1987, says at the hotel since “You get all kinds of people here Without a doubt the price/ ways been ahead of the the resort has al- ans, South Africans and Germans - Canadigame in terms of depends its extensive facilities. quality level is one of technology. on the year. So no two - it really days are a headland in Benalmadena rants and best on the coast across the On site, there’s a supermarket, and bars, the same bars, including “When I arrived, even the including the gym, beautician rants the excellent all and hairdresser, excellent Oasis guests were sur- That alongworking here. “ Oasis pacity for restaurant, Luna restaurant, Luna Beach, as well as a variety of prised that we had computers Beach, Panorama with 350 Panorama bar restau- popular bar and and the the out the year. and hosts various events through- tion,” he at the recep- by helping his the satisfaction he feels popular Moonlight Moonlight Bar Bar venue, guests with their requests venue, which recalls. which has has aa caca- In addition, large or small. 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FORMER deputy chief minister Keith Azopardi has said he will consider running for leader of the GSD after rejoining the opposition last week. “I have rejoined to play my part in any renewal of the party to the extent that the current leadership, MPs, the Executive and members desire,” he said. Meanwhile, others anticipate party founder Peter Montegriffo's return. “If Peter Montegriffo stands I will support him,” said Azopar-

di. “If he does not then I will consider throwing my hat in the ring.” Another rumoured contender Damon Bossino, has not confirmed whether he intends to stand for leadership. It comes after former leader Daniel Feetham announced his resignation from the post earlier this month due to 'personal family reasons.' Roy Clinton has taken over in the interim until a permanent leader is chosen.

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Investigation commences THREE-YEAR-OLD Lucía Vivar Hidalgo was found dead on train tracks after parents lose sight of her during dinner.

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Mum fears for her children as damp levels in her house lead to health complications

FAILURES by the housing ministry has left a toddler so ill he may need surgery, his mother has claimed. Mother-of-two Janine Suetta says efforts to remove damp from her home only made matters worse, and made her three-year-old son Jay-Z increasingly ill. It comes after the 27-year-old’s home on Laguna Estate was severely flooded in October. Despite pleading to housing for several months, it was only following an Olive Press story in May that workmen arrived

TRAIN failed to brake properly while pulling into busy Francia Station in Barcelona, injuring 40 people.

Steps down SPANISH FA president, Angel Maria Villar, has resigned from Uefa and FIFA positions following his arrest on suspicions of corruption.

Girl gored A 14-YEAR-OLD girl suffered serious injuries after she was gored in the thighs by a bull where she stood on the sidewalk during a bull run in Hellín, Albacete.

August 2nd - August 15th 2017

Knife try A KNIFE-WIELDING man has been detained after attempting to stab several police officers at the Spain-Morocco border. The suspect is believed to have shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ – God is great – during the attack on July 25, which caused minor injuries to an officer’s hand. A police officer launched a road block at the head of the man in an effort to subdue him. They have described the perpetrator as a ‘disturbed person’ who tried to use the knife on himself before attacking police. It is not being treated as a terror incident.

at the property to repair the damage. “It’s embarrassing and frustrating that it took so long,” Suetta told the Olive Press, “and that my kids have had to live in a mould and damp-filled flat all this time.” She is now demanding to know why she, her son and daughter Tiana, 5, were not rehoused during the works. “Even the workers couldn’t believe we were living here while the works were being carried out,” she claimed, “There were strong fumes and broken glass in my bathroom which cut my son’s leg.” According to the single mother, inspectors came to measure the levels of damp and humidity after the work had been completed last week. She claims in some places the readings were higher than they were before the work started. “My kids lie awake at night coughing and having trouble breathing. Sometimes I just feel like taking some blankets and

sleeping on a park bench with them, because anything would be better than where they are living now.” She also claimed workmen left a light fixture ripped out of the ceiling, and an exposed plug hole with cables hanging out, and that two monkeys have since come into her home due to a broken window. She has now received three letters from doctors confirming that the damp in the house was causing harm to her children’s health. They have been on and off antibiotics for several infections including tonsillitis and bronchitis, causing them to miss school for extended periods of time, and now her son will have to return on August 23 to see if he has to have an operation on his glands. “It’s not fair that my children are missing out of their education because of this.” The Olive Press failed to get a response from the government before going to print.

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On course AN RPG officer has given a presentation at the latest Europol Training Course in Spain. Detective Sergeant Cavallo Soane from Gibraltar’s Economic Crime Unit’s Fraud Squad addressed 62 participants representing law enforcement agencies from 29 countries during the Payment Card Fraud Forensics and Investigation course, which ran from June 26 - 30. Soane presented a case study on international cooperation between law enforcement and the benefits of police and private sector collaboration. He was awarded a certificate of appreciation by the Head of the European Cybercrime Centre at Europol ‘In recognition of [his] outstanding contribution’ to the success of the third Europol training course of its kind. The conference, which was held at the Spanish National Police Academy in Avila, near Madrid, focused on the forensic examination of skimming devices, payment card and ATM malware forensics and investigative techniques to tackle international payment fraud incidents.

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New balls, please BORIS Becker’s model wife has jetted to Ibiza without the former Wimbledon tennis champ. Lilly, 41, was seen topless and soaking up the sun at a beach on the party island, with a girlfriend amid rumours of marital woes over money. Becker, 49, was declared bankrupt by a British court last month, over an outstanding loan to a group of bankers. The German former player asked for a final chance to repay the debt by remortgaging his Mallorca villa. But Lilly didn’t look like she had a care in the world as she frolicked in the sea without Becker.

ENRIQUE Iglesias still hasn’t introduced his girlfriend to his father despite being with her for 16 years. The Spanish heartthrob said his tennis-champ partner Anna Kournikova and record-selling singer father Julio Igelsias are rarely in the same country. “They still have not met, no,” he said, “They have

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to meet at some point.” He added that he has no plans to marry Kournikova. “We’re just as happy. There comes a point when you’ve been with someone for a certain amount of time that I beleive that you are like, married. “I guess the only difference is that we haven’t walked down the aisle.”

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A dab of this.. TOP Gear legend Jeremy Clarkson is back in Mallorca and posting about it on Twitter, of course. Clarkson landed in Mallorca for another holiday in the sun having been to the island many times for work and play. The car buff first tweeted ‘Mallorca is #Lit lol x,’ with apt emojis. Clarkson is known for his banter on Twitter and often replies to strangers and fans. Clarkson then posted a photo of himself 'dabbing', the trendy new dance move pose, with the caption ‘Dab on it wagwan x."’ Many have commented on Clarkson's strange dabbing tweet, including his daughter Emily who replied, “WHAT IS HAPPENING?”. Since then some of his family have joined him in Mallorca, and he’s again tweeted to fans: “It’s BARE hectic in #Mallorca with da fam.”

Highly EUlogical STAR Trek star Patrick Stewart has slammed Brexit in a new video. The British actor spoke out against the ‘disinformation’ of the Leave campaign to take the UK out of the EU. Stewart was speaking ahead of a pro-EU rally in London on September 9, which is being organised by campaigners People’s March for Europe. “David Cameron didn’t believe we should leave the union. The Leave campaign was filled with disinformation and one huge falsehood – the £350 million that was going to find its way into the NHS,” he said.

RICKY Martin has been confirmed as a headliner for Gibraltar MTV Calling’s first day. The Vente Pa’ Ca singer will join other stars including Years & Years, Jonas Blue and Steve Aoki on the main stage on Saturday, September 2. On Sunday, Craig David, Bastille, the Kaiser Chiefs and Tinie Tempah will take to the same stage, along with other familiar faces. In addition, seven local bands will represent the Rock, including rock band Jetstream and Layla Rose Band. Since releasing his global smash ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’ in 1999, Ricky remains as one of the hottest Latino artists in the world today. His collaboration with Colombian sensation Maluma and the track ‘Vente Pa’ Ca’ has had over 1 billion views on YouTube and has reached No.1 in

numerous countries. His successful career has also recently expanded

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THE Olive Press is giving away three pairs of tickets for two of the best concerts on the Costa del Sol this summer...And all you have to do is answer two simple questions! Michael Bolton takes to the stage for an emotive end of season night at Marbella’s Puente Romano on August 10, while Estepona is set for its biggest rock concert in years with mammoth tribute bands Think Floyd, Deeper Purple and Whole Lotta Led rocking out the greatest hits of Pink Floyd, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin at the Plaza del Toros on August 26. For a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Bolton, just answer the question; what year was Michael Bolton born in? And to be in with a chance to attend the Pink Purple Zep Fest in Estepona, just tell us; Where was Jimmy Page born? Email your answers to newsdesk@theolivepress.es

into acting. The 45-year-old is playing the late Versace’s

boyfriend D’Amico in the upcoming series of the hit television series American Crime Story. The two-day festival is the first ever partnership between the HM Government of Gibraltar and MTV. The event, which was pre-

viously known as the Gibraltar Music Festival, will be staged at the Victoria Stadium across the two days. Very few tickets are still available. Tickets are on sale now at gibraltarcalling.com

“That £350 million never existed. The people of the UK were misled. Monthly reports are published on the economic impact of leaving the union – and they are all negative.”’ Meanwhile, campaign group Bremain in Spain have blasted the UK government’s Brexit negotiating team’s performance during last week’s Brussels talks. Chair Sue Wilson criticised David Davis’s team’s ‘lack of preparation’ which contrasted with ‘the professionalism of Michel Barnier’s team’. The EU’s comments about freedom of movement had also ‘sent shockwaves’ through the 1.2-millionstrong British community in the EU, Wilson said. “Citizens’ rights barely received a mention,” she said. “We have repeatedly been told we are the number one priority in these negotiations but it hardly looks that way “How much longer must people live with uncertainty and worry?” She added: “The offer on citizens’ rights, presented weeks ago, reassured us that the EU intended to protect all our rights and freedoms, as if Brexit had never happened.

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OPPOSITION leader Roy Clinton has announced a ministerial reshuffle. In addition to his existing responsibilities, Roy Clinton will now take on the economy, public sector efficiency, telecommunications, Brexit, civil aviation, e government and the port while giving up heritage and financial services. Former leader Daniel Feetham is taking on financial services and heritage while retaining health and gaming and giving up his previous responsibilities. Trevor Hammond takes on tourism in addition to his existing portfolio, while Elliott Phillips takes on families and children and employment. Finally, Edwin Reyes will be tasked with education, training and social services. “This reallocation of responsibilities ensures that we can best hold the government to account according to our individual strengths and interests. This is especially the case in respect of education where Gibraltar is about to see the biggest upheaval in our education system for the past 40 years. “Edwin Reyes, a retired teacher of over 20 years experience, is the best placed among us to consider the concerns of parents and educators alike in the implementation of the Governments plans as regards Education which will affect generations to come.”

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New ‘progressive political movement’ will provide Gibraltar with another option, says Marlene Hassan Nahon MARLENE Hassan Nahon has said a ‘new political movement’ will be announced in the next three months. The independent MP told the press she wants to offer the people of Gibraltar another option in these ‘times of uncertainty’. It comes in the wake of GSD opposition leader Daniel Feetham’s stepping down, and the resignation of Lawrence Llamas.

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“I believe there is an appetite for Gibraltar to provide a constructive and solid opposition and that is what I aim to do,” she said. “The fact that we’ve had mainly two parties in government for the last 20 years and there has been so much antagonism between the two sides, I

New option think moving forward we need a unified vision for the 21st century, some-

New rules THE government has made two amendments to the seaside pleasure boat rules. One is to change the definition of a speedboat to ensure that no one under the age of 18 is permitted to navigate one unless authorised in writing. The second is that any mechanically-propelled vessel over six metres long is to have third party insurance approved by the captain of the port. Owners of existing vessels will be given a three-month period of grace of to make the necessary changes.

thing that captivates the hopes of Gibraltar’s electorate and especially the new generation which feels disenfranchised with the current political climate, and deserves a new voice.” “It’s much broader than a political party what we’re working on. We’re working on a collective movement in order to gauge what is needed in Gibraltar what people what on the basis of egalitarian, progressive and transparent values.” She said she will not necessarily be the leader of the new movement, but if she is needed, she will step up to serve the people of Gibraltar. Hassan Nahon was a member of the Gibraltar Social Democrats until last May, when she resigned to become an independent MP.

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Never forgotten A PLAQUE commemorating soldiers killed during the Spanish Civil War has been unveiled in La Linea. Nearly 100 residents of the town were killed by Franco’s troops during the war. Soldiers in the town defied their officers and decided to defend the Spanish republic, by taking control of the Ballesteros barracks. When Franco’s troops arrived in the town the next day, crowds were gathered outside the barracks in support of the soldiers. Franco’s troops opened fire, mercilessly killing dozens of civilians. The plaque is now located on the façade of the barracks.

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Cheap and cheerful ALGECIRAS is still the second cheapest destination for tourists in the whole of Andalucia. Despite the arrival of high season, and the Algeciras fair, the average price of a room in one of its hotels is £40 per night. The only cheaper option is Motril in Granada, where the price for one night is on average £33 per room, according to the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia (IECA).

Bad practice AN employee at La Linea Hospital has been arrested for stealing from patients. It comes after a woman reported the theft of her purse while she was attending her ill father in his hospital room. Days later, police received reports of the theft of three mobile phones, a wallet and some money from patients and workers. The suspect, a caretaker who has not been named, was apprehended and police searched him, finding mobile phones that had been stolen that morning on his person. He was then arrested. It comes during a recent crime surge in the Andalucian town. La Linea is a gateway for drugs smuggled from the African continent, and for tobacco smuggled from Gibraltar.

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Show time A HOST of stars are set to descend on Sotogrande this August for four spectacular concerts. British singer John Newman, who reached number one in the UK charts with Love Me Again, will perform on August 3. Also performing will be Spanish rock band Men G on August 5, and Spanish violinist Ara Malikian on August 12. The last concert will be the Earth, Wind and Fire Experience, a 70s-themed extravaganza. The concerts form part of the Sunset Valley Festival at the Santa Maria Polo Club, which has a capacity for up to 4,000 people.

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This leads to higher crime levels. In June, a La Linea Police officer was killed during a tobacco smug-

gling bust, and several officers have been the victims of violent attacks since.

LA LINEA is at ‘high risk’ of bankruptcy. A report has revealed it is one of five areas in Spain with this status, citing the regional capitals of Cadiz, Granada, Jaen and Cuenca as the other four. Andalucia has the highest proportion of at-risk cities, according to the report by spain’s fiscal responsibility authority.

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AN artificial reef helping to regenerate vital fish stocks in the Bay of Gibraltar could be forcibly removed by Spain. The line of concrete blocks which aims to stop Spanish fishermen from trawling the area, has been raised in Parliament in Madrid. In his first act as a newly-elected MP, Algeciras mayor Jose Ignacio Landaluce demanded the removal of Gibraltar’s artificial reef, which he insists is located in Spanish waters. The 56-year-old insisted it was harming the local fishing industry, despite the area now ‘exploding with life’ in particular with a huge growth of tuna, bream, octopus and triggerfish. In his first demand since becoming an MP for Cadiz with 172,475 votes, Landaluce insisted he would fight to protect the local fishing fleet. “The colony (Gibraltar) should remove the blocks it threw into waters belonging to Spain,” he reiterated. The 70 concrete blocks dropped in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters in 2013 caused furious protests from Spanish fishermen who claimed the artificial reef was damaging fishing. It led to right-wing group

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NIGHT-MAYOR: Landaluce uses MP platform to reignite reef row and (right) Guardia Civil divers inspect concrete blocks after they were installed in 2013 ‘Fundación para la Defensa de la Nación Española’ stealing a concrete block from the reef in June 2014. And now, the former head of a La Linea fishing guild has been charged over his involvement in the theft. Boat owner Leoncio Fernandez, 70, appeared at New Mole House last week following his arrest in October, despite initially claiming he would not bother turning up.

“I do not know anything about that block,” he insisted, before contradicting himself and saying: “It is true that I was there, but my boat was not used.” Fernandez’s bail was set at €3,300 and he will attend a hearing in April. Gibraltar’s environment department meanwhile insisted its decision to block the area had been vindicated and that the reef was ‘exploding with

life’ in particular with octopuses and triggerfish. The move was part of the UK’s attempt to help bolster fish stocks globally. Landaluce has long been unpopular in Gibraltar because of his repeated comments in the media concerning disputed waters in the Bay of Gibraltar, which he calls the ‘Bay of Algeciras’.

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Corner set to fly in THE boyfriend of missing expat Lisa Brown (both above) will return to Spain to be questioned by police. Liverpudlian Simon Corner will fly into Malaga this week to ‘clear his name’, according to his legal representative. Corner - aka Dean Woods - sparked suspicion after fleeing Spain days after Lisa’s disappearance in November. Police have appealed for Corner, 33, to return to Spain to face ‘unanswered questions’ ever since. Olive Press sources have claimed he is either in Thailand or Portugal and that he is being sought by a number of local criminal gangs.

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The Liverpudlian - who was jailed for three months in Gibraltar for possession of a weapon last year - is now set to meet Guardia Civil officers in Algeciras this week. His legal contact Jason Coghlan, of JaCogLaw, is coordinating the meeting. “There has been a relentless campaign against our client ever since Lisa Brown broke contact with her friends and family and was declared a missing person,” said Coghlan, who studied the law while serving a 12-year sentence for armed robbery in Alhaurin prison. “Simon assures me he is totally innocent of any wrongdoing and to date there is no evidence that anything untoward has taken place.” A Find Lisa Facebook group, run by her sister Helen Jordan, has raised over £6,000.

GIBRALTAR is celebrating a thumping victory after Spain was forced to overturn a ban on the Rock’s hockey clubs. It comes after the Olive Press confronted the Spanish government over why Spanish teams had apparently been told to play no friendly games with any Gibraltar teams. The retreat by the Spanish government’s Consejo Superior De Deportes (CSD) came after further pressure from the Gibraltarian authorities. The Gibraltar Hockey Association (GHA) was informed of the u-turn late on Friday night by the Royal Federation of Spanish Hockey (RFEH). “It’s fantastic news,” GHA president Carl Rammage told the Olive Press. “Everyone is very happy and looking forward to playing again. I have spoken to representatives from Spanish clubs over the weekend and we are all looking forward to getting on with it. “I am surprised at how quickly this has been resolved.” The European Hockey Federation (EHF) was also happy that the issue was dealt with so swiftly. Its director general Angus

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EXCLUSIVE By Rob Horgan A DESPERATE mother is campaigning to have a fence erected around her property to protect her profoundly disabled son. Susan Ignacio fears 18-yearold Liam is a danger to himself and others. Suffering from autism, epilepsy and Parkinson's, Liam also has severe behavioural difficulties which his mother claims could lead to him ‘hurting someone’. And after having eight opera-

DANGER: Mum Susan and dad Ernest feel son Liam is a threat while (below) the estate tions on her leg, Susan’s own physical disability means she can no longer stop Liam from wandering out of their home. She has applied to the government to construct a gate and fence for the past five years

but the housing department has rejected her application each time. “Liam tends to go out of the house on his own and I can no longer stop him,” Susan, 45, told the Olive Press. “On

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tion was declined last month, leaving them with ‘no choice’ but to take matters into their own hands. Yesterday, they launched a change.org petition addressed to the government. “I do not care if the fence looks ugly,” she told the Olive Press. “I just want to make sure my son is safe.” On the day the petition was launched nearly 1000 signatures were collected. A spokesman for the government promised last night that it would look into the case.

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GIBRALTAR is launching its own humanitarian effort to help the current migrant crisis. The government has confirmed to the Olive Press that at least one refugee family is to be welcomed to the Rock. Discussions are currently underway with authorities in London over who to choose, and what Gibraltar would need to provide. “We want to make sure we get the right family who will settle comfortably into our community,” confirmed government spokesman. “It means they will probably have to be English-speakers,” he added. Meanwhile, another Gibraltarian has broken records raising money for impoverished migrants camped in Calais. Dan Teuma, 29, has amassed a staggering £157,000 to help struggling families hoping to enter the UK.

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ROCK RELIEF: Gibraltarian Dan Teuma helping refugees in Calais camp His big-hearted campaign began after an eye-opening visit to the migrant camp with girlfriend Jaz O’Hara, 25, in August. Originally planning to make a documentary on the camp known as ‘the jungle’ - he was so moved by the plight of the group of mostly Africans and Syrians that he decided to launch an appeal instead. Money that had been raised for the film through website JustGiving was then channelled into a new organisa-

tion CalAid. “We couldn’t believe the level of support we were getting,” Dan, a proud llanito, told the Olive Press. “I remember JustGiving calling us to say we had raised so much money, a record in fact, that we needed to take serious action.” CalAid is helping provide refugees with tents, clothes, food and water. “I think it’s important for Gibraltar to see that it can make

a difference away from the Rock,” added Dan, who still visits three times a year. “I want Gibraltar to become globally-recognised as a helping-hand when these kind of crises occur. “One day, when I’m done travelling, I plan to move back home and help set up a welfare organisation,” he added. From the Rock to the Jungle. Page 7.

PRO-independence parties in Catalunya are now baying for a referendum having won a majority of seats in the regional elections. Catalan president Artur Mas’s Junts pel Si coalition secured 62 of the 135 seats, with the anti-capitalist CUP winning ten seats. However, the result is not as definitive as Mas proclaimed in his ‘Catalans have voted for independence’ victory speech. Firstly, the two parties’ 47.2% share of the vote is short of an overall majority. But more importantly, the CUP party insists it does not want Mas to lead a pro-independence government, citing a police investigation into alleged kickbacks taken by Mas’ party. Elsewhere, the anti-independence Ciutadans came second with 25 seats as Mariano Rajoy’s PP picked up just 11, nine less than in 2012. Sunday’s record election turnout was over 77% with four million Catalans voting.

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GIBRALTAR has rounded on Michael Gove after he claimed Spain wouldn’t ‘show disdain’ towards the Rock after a Brexit. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and GSD leader Daniel Feetham joined forces to lash out at the Tory Justice Secretary, who made the shocking remark during a live TV debate. Weighing into the row, Labour's Shadow Foreign Secretary, Hilary Benn, also slammed the ‘deeply worrying’ comments. Talking to the Olive Press exclusively, Benn said last night: "The way Michael Gove and the Leave campaign casually dismiss the risks to Gibraltar's security and economy is deeply worrying. “Furthermore, leaving the European

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Give us our money back! Residents demand Tax Office settles longstanding rebates

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residents are fed up of waiting for money that is rightfully theirs. The long delay of up to eight years has led a number of Gibraltar employees to con-

tact the Olive Press for our help. One insisted she had ‘nowhere left to turn’ and was desperate for the money. Nurse Donna Alecio, 32, is waiting on two rebates dating back to tax years 2008/09 and 2009/10, which total ‘well over’ £1,000. The problem began when the mother-of-two was put on emergency tax when she started at St. Bernard’s Hospital, in 2008.

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by someone on the desk that all rebates had been put on hold while staff underwent a training exercise.” She added: “Residents are fined for declaring their earnings late, why is the Tax Office not being held accountable for its late payments?” Another resident - who wishes to remain anonymous - revealed that he is owed £3,000 in a tax rebate from 2010/11. “I know people who have received tax rebates from that year,” said the fatherof-two. “I have no idea why my rebate has been left on the shelf. “Getting your money back seems like a total lottery in Gibraltar.” A spokesman for the Tax Office told the Olive Press that it was ‘unable to comment’ on the situation, as we went to press.

A GROUP of Gibraltar’s staunchest political allies have backed the Brexit campaign, despite the Rock’s overriding fears. It comes despite the UK’s Europe minister David Lidington warning that British rights to live in Spain ‘would be up in the air’ if the UK voted to leave the EU on June 23. He added that it could lead to ‘a decade of economic chaos’, an argument backed up by leaders at the G20 summit this weekend in Shanghai. But British MPs Andrew Rosindell and Ian Paisley, who both delivered passionate speeches last National Day affirming the UK’s continued

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“We have spent around lion here so far and have100 mila fund of 300 million to spend,” plained Managing Partner exWells, based in Colorado. Peter “We are the largest developer on the Costa del Sol and our emphasis is on distressed properties.” He added: “On top of that things transparently and we do always try and deliver on price and quality.” The company - which made hundreds of millions buying ing distressed propertiesand sellUS - has 16 staff working in the its office at Centro Plaza. out of Local boss Taylor Cox, added: “The coast is really starting come alive and it’s a pleasure to to live in such a beautiful part of the world.”

estAte agents in spain selves up for the busiest are lining themIt comes as a reasonableJuly on record. number of british buyers put purchases on hold due to the forthcoming eu referendum most agents the olive Presson June 23. firmed they had various spoke to consales currently ‘paused’ awaiting the result, while adding that the british market remained strong per se. the majority believe that the expected result - to stay rope - would lead to the in eupound strengthening considerably against the euro and that mer would be red hot for the sumsales. ben bateman, at holmes sotogrande described the lead up as a ‘pause referendum for thought for british buyers’ due to concerns over the weak pound. “After a remain vote however, we expect to see a strong finish to the den wave of bids from year - and a suders will be likely,” he toldsterling-based buymarbella agent kent the olive Press. schanke, at Fastighetsbyran added: “some are on hold but in the long british buyers run I don’t think it will affect the market or prices,” he said. “even if there is a brexit, sues at first, but I think it may cause iswill recover very quickly.”the British market

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benahavis agent scott marshall of Propertiespain said: “I believe it’s very psychological - it’s a combination of the uncertainty of the vote and also the exchange rate right now.” Adam neale of terra meridiana, in estepona, confirmed ‘if the pound falls While many agents have so do the buyers’. rently on hold, some havea couple of sales cur“We have up to ten sales seen more. til after the referendum,” currently on hold unsaid Victor Witkowski, boss of castles estate Agency “buyers are not necessarilyin manilva. they are biding their time pulling out, but to see what happens.” Fellow manilva agent, firmed a slowdown, butshani hamilton, condicting a huge influx of added: “We are prebusiness as soon as a decision is made.”

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Either way, official statistics out this month confirm the British market remains strong and tens of thousands continue to look for their dream home. Respected analyst mark stucklin insists that foreign demand for spanish property was up 16% in the first quarter of this year with Brits the biggest group of foreign buyers at 22% of the market share. “the british still dominate property and there is no the foreign market for able decline in demand evidence of a noticeas yet,” he said. And certainly not everyone one agent, graham govier is suffering. of Inland Andalucia has seen ‘no negative impact’ at all during the referendum lead-up. “In fact it is the opposite. cheap right now and we Prices are extremely are selling two times as many properties as we were he added: “my salesman last year,” he said. a local celebrity - has justPaul - already a bit of completed his seventh consecutive sale and people are buying because they can see that won’t wait around for themthe incredible deals forever,” he added.

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support for the Rock, remain unmoved. Rosindell, Conservative MP for Romford, told the Olive Press: “The problem is that just as Gibraltar has the right of self-determination, so

AT WAR: Picardo and Rosindell (on National Day) coming. “If there is no longer a sovereign United Kingdom, there will not be UK Overseas Territories and I believe the EU will eventually insist that places like Gibraltar are fully integrated into this new state.” Rosindell is backed by Conservative MP Jack Lopresti, the chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gibraltar, as well as the group’s

should the United Kingdom. “I ask the good people of Gibraltar to think about where Britain will be in 20 or 30 years’ time if we stay on the train towards a European Super State, which is surely

president, Labour MP Lindsay Hoyle. Their views are in complete contrast however to those of First Minister Fabian Picardo and the GSLP government, which is supporting David Cameron’s ‘stay’ campaign. “There is no reasonable alternative for Gibraltar,” said Picardo. “Even with all its faults, the EU has been an important driver of the prosperity we

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enjoy in Gibraltar today. “We cannot give up what we have without any certainty as to what the status of those rights of freedom of movement and market access might be if the UK were not a member.” Meanwhile, the Cabinet Office has published a report on the ‘major impact’ a Brexit would have on Gibraltar. “If the UK were to leave the EU, there would be no guarantee that the border would remain open,” the report said. Likewise, a spokesman for the British Embassy in Madrid told the Olive Press: “Leaving would likely have many serious implications and no one yet knows the extent of them.” Picardo has said that in the event of a Brexit, he would seek to negotiate a new relationship with the EU.

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Responding to a question about what would happen if Spain closed the border, Gove said: “I don’t think Spain is now going to show disdain for democracy and for the people of Gibraltar.” That, however, is unlikely to be the case, with Spain’s Foreign Minister  Garcia-Margallo recently insisting a PP government would raise the subject of Gibraltar ‘the next day’ after a Brexit vote. Picardo said: “Michael Gove is 100% wrong about the Spanish government’s attitude to Gibraltar. Their threats for post-Brexit have been loud and clear.” His GSD rival, Feetham told the Olive Press: “Where has Gove been during the last three years when we had border queues of up to eight hours? “This is a huge cause for concern. The

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GIBRALTAR’S air pollution levels breach international standards and are higher than any other part of the UK, an alarming new study has shown. A key World Health Organisation (WHO) report into global air quality shows Gibraltar’s large particle (PM10) pollution was higher than London and 99% of Spain. Registered at 31, the particles including sulfate, nitrate and carbon, are well above the accepted ‘safe’ level of 20 mg/ per cubic-metre. They can penetrate deep into the lungs and cause health problems, according to the WHO.

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Only Puerto Real, in Cadiz, and Aviles, in Asturias, fare worse in Spain. Meanwhile, another level (PM 2.5) is also high and above the WHO safety guideline of 10 microgrammes. The in-depth five year study, up to 2013, covering 795 cities in 67 countries, found 80% of people living in urban areas are breathing air that breaches safety standards. Dr Peter Sheridan, a specialist public health physician for the Gibraltar Health Authority, described the levels as ‘disappointing’.

“While the finding is disappointing, the excess of particulate matter is attributable to being a major port close to busy shipping lanes and on occasions climatic conditions that do not disperse the particulate matter,” he told the Olive Press. “Gibraltar has a well-established action plan for addressing air quality and is monitoring air quality to bring it up to international standards.” Much of the pollution is put down to the large Cepsa refinery in San Roque, plus other industrial activity. The Campo de Gibraltar is already accepted as being one of the most polluted parts of Spain, with La Linea often singled out for concern. However, Gary Fuller, an air quality expert from King’s College London, explained that dust from the Sahara desert is also a ‘massive factor’ in Gibraltar’s particle readings. “Gibraltar has different weather conditions to the rest of the UK. Several times a year wind from the Sahara blows dust across the countries of southern Europe,” he said. “Clearly there is nothing the government can do to control that. Shipping will be an issue too but mainly affecting the

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FORMER Marbella mayor Angeles Munoz is in hot water after failing to correctly declare four properties in Gibraltar during her tenure at the town hall. The ex-PP boss is facing tough questions after she declared the purchases, alongside another in Sweden and one in Malaga. All six properties were purchased either before or during her time as mayor, yet she either failed to declare them entirely or wrongly stated details about their purchase when asked just two years ago.

In two cases, Munoz - who is standing as the PP’s candidate for Malaga’s senate originally stated the date of purchase as five years later than the actual date. The senate has also discovered that the properties are all linked to Gibraltar businesses with links to Munoz’s husband, property developer Lars Broberg. One business has been named as Cutaga, for which Munoz owned shares for five years and her husband is now 100% owner.

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IN 2015 the UK government paid £13 billion to the EU budget, while EU spending on the UK was £4.5 billion. This means that the total cost of being a member of the EU is around £8.5 billion, out of an annual British expenditure of an around £700 billion. The question of economic benefits of EU membership - trade, jobs, investment etc - is far trickier to put a price on. What is clear is that David Cameron has been attempting to renegotiate Britain’s relationship with the EU on issues such as migrants and welfare, but many politicians and commentators claim he has made little progress. An analysis of the six most recent polls suggests 45% of voters want to leave the EU, while 55% will vote to remain.

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T is set to become one of the most exclusive golf development projects in Europe. The purchase of emblematic Valderrama golf course by Marbella development company Zagaleta is the fusing of two prestigious Spanish giants. A new megaproject, taking ares of rolling virgin hillside,in 200 hectnear the famous golf course, is the perfect sign that the Spanish property market is truly ﬂourishing again. A very Zagaleta, just outside Marbella, interestis Spain’s most luxurious residential development, ing fusion counting Hugh Grant and the mayor of of two Moscow among its residents, togrande-based Valderrama while Sofamous hosted the 1997 Ryder Cup as well brands. as the now defunct Volvo Masters. Developers Zagaleta Limited, based in London, have purchased group, including the golf the Valderrama course, as well as the new land in neighbouring Castellar municipality. In an exciting deal, said million, Zagaleta has to be worth €40 It is landlord of Valderrama become the new Golf Club, until at surely least 2050. win win Alongside the deal, Zagaleta is to invest a further €200 million for the creating a new complex - dubbed Valderamma coast. 2 - with a second championship course, hotel and high-end housing. Local agent Ben Bateman, of Holmes itself, Sotogrande described the deal as ‘a very area.” it’s very exciting news for the whole interesting fusion of two famous brands.’ Fellow agent Adam Neale The agent, who has known for some time and even about the sale ridiana added: “It is surely of Terra Meshown potential coast. win win for the clients around the course, added: “The “You quality of Zagaleta is integral here, and work are going to get a whole new netgiven the new ownership of high-end clients looking of Sotogrande Security there.” is set to be a major factor in the

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THEY are some of the most iconic photographs in rock and roll history. But controversy surrounds the original negatives from John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 1969 Gibraltar wedding taken by British photographer David Nutter, it can be revealed. Showing the Beatles singer celebrating his nuptials to his Japanese lover out of the glare of the public eye, the pictures have been published in thousands of publications around the world ever since. Yet, the valuable negatives - estimated to be worth over £100,000 - vanished in the 1970s after Nutter, 77, lent them to a friend Anthony Fawcett to use in his book, John Lennon: One Day At A Time. Included in the missing batch, taken on Nutter’s Nikon camera, are around a dozen never-before published photos of the wedding day, some seen for the first time in the Olive Press, this issue. Music photographer Nutter - who had flown out for the wedding from London to Gibraltar on a commission from the Beatles record label Apple - has spent the best part of the last four decades trying to recoup his property. Tet two separate investigations by British police and the FBI in America have so far failed to recover them. Now however, in a sensational twist, the Olive Press can reveal that various anonymous ‘sellers’ have recently tried to sell back Nutter’s own images. The London-born snapper, who now lives in New York, revealed that another photographer Brian Hamill, has also been suspiciously offered two strips of his original negatives taken of John Lennon. New Yorker Hamill had also lent the original negatives to Fawcett - a British art critic, author and media consultant - for the same book.

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“Now we are being offered our own photographs back for thousands of pounds,” Nutter told the Olive Press, this week. “It is an outrage and it adds salt to the wounds that go back over 40 years,” he added. He had ‘stupidly’ lent Fawcett the negatives after they became friends, while living in New York in the mid 1970s.

Fawcett had worked with Lennon and Yoko as their assistant for a while and was writing a book about Lennon’s life. “He asked me if I could help with images for the book and I stupidly said ‘yes’ and lent him all the negatives. “When I asked for them back a little while later, he told me his apartment had been repossessed... and everything

had been taken. “Even when I called in the police, I never got them back.” Indeed, a 1983 letter from Southwark Police to Nutter (above), seen by the Olive Press, shows that officers questioned Fawcett at his home in south London. Fawcett told the officers about his flat being repossessed in the Big Apple and that while most of his property was later returned, the photographs and negatives were not included. "However, he (Fawcett) did say he knew someone in possession of the photographs and agreed to telephone Mr

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world-renowned Beatles memorabilia expert estimated the set of wedding pictures to be worth over £100,000, last night. Peter Miniaci claims that he, himself, was offered the images in 2007, when he received an email offering him 'some rare John and Yoko wedding photos'. "I was suspicious and asked if the sender had the rights to the images, to which it was claimed that ‘the photographer is dead’ so I didn’t need to worry about it," he told the Olive Press. "Right away the red flag went up. I rang May Pang [Lennon's former PA] and she told me ‘definitively’ David Nutter took those photos and he is alive and well in New York." He later called the anonymous seller, who had a fake British accent, to try and track him down. He said he wanted £20,000 for the contact sheets (which are not as valuable or good quality as the original negatives). "Whoever offered me the contact sheets must know where the negatives are. If David could sell the whole set of photos I'm confident, because the majority are unpublished, he could get £70,000 to over £100,000 for them.”

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GET BACK… to where they once belonged! THE Olive Press has tracked down a man claiming to sell the stolen negatives from John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s famous Gibraltar wedding. Masquerading as a mystery buyer, we discovered that the original photos were allegedly being sold by a Beatles biographer from his home in the Far East.

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38% a year,” a statement from his company claimed. An advert placed in newspapers by Marbella firm Sensible Options asked people to invest in a British Government bond that would provide a ‘regular monthly income of 12% a year’. But no such bond existed and hoodwinked investors were directed to place £20,000 in Gibraltar firm Rock Financial Services or £40,000 with London broker Man Direct. Bets on the FTSE’s movements would then be placed by a South American-based

firm also registered under Berney’s name. When the scheme was finally uncovered, the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission ordered Rock Financial to stop trading and Man Direct severed ties with Berney. The Supreme Court of Gibraltar later ordered directors from Rock Financial Services to pay back £6.2m to compensate investors. In 1998, Berney used a similar ruse while operating out of Dublin and offering Turn to next page

RUSSIAN naval activity in the straits has become ‘a matter of concern’, admitted the Gibraltar government. It comes after it emerged that leader Vladimir Putin’s vessels are stopping off at least 10 times a year at the Spanish north African enclave of Ceuta, just 68 km from the Rock. It has led to a stinging rebuke from a group of MEPs over Russia’s use of Ceuta as a regular refuelling base for its submarines, destroyers and frigates since 2011. Some 11 MEPs complained to the European Commission that it amounted to a breach of the EU’s sanctions against Putin for his annexation of the Crimea. A spokesman for the government told the Olive Press: “The use of a Spanish

EXCLUSIVE By Joe Duggan port by the Russians when Spain is a NATO ally must be a matter of concern.” However, he added: “The defence of Gibraltar is the constitutional responsibility of the United Kingdom and so is any matter related to the presence of Russian submarines in this area.” Spanish diplomatic sources have claimed the stops are ‘routine maritime activities and never military activity.’ The Russian stop-offs are granted by the Spanish Foreign Ministry on a case by case basis and bring around €1 million a year to Ceuta’s economy. This behaviour has not been supported

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BARACK Obama has warned a crucial American trade deal with the UK could take a decade to arrange in the event of a Brexit. In a boost to the In campaign, the US president claimed the UK would be ‘at the back of the queue’ for trade deals with Washington. On a three-day visit to Britain, he also defended his right to voice an opinion on the June 23 referendum. “It could be five years from now, 10 years from now before we’re actually able to get something done,” said Obama. “I don’t anticipate that anything I’ve said will change the position of those who are leading the campaigns in one direction or the other. “But for ordinary voters I thought it would be relevant to hear what the president of the United States, who loves the British people and cares deeply about this relationship, has to say.”

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Taking the family to Madrid during Semana Santa, it is unclear whether Picardo threw his hat into the ring to lead the country out of its political mess. Either way he looked happy as he posed with wife Justine and kids Sebastian and Oliver in Madrid’s Retiro Park.

Vacterl Association - is demanding the Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) acts to bring it in line with other UK hospitals. Despite being a smoker himself he finds the permissive nature of the hospital ‘bewildering’. “I have been to several hospitals around Europe as my son has required many operations and Gibraltar is the only place like this,” he told the Olive Press. “Even as a smoker I find it bewildering that you can smoke on hospital grounds in this day and age. “It is just common decency. You do not expect to see staff smoking and then go in to look after patients.” Mr Victor, whose wife is expecting their second child, is adamant a complete ban at St Bernard's would benefit everybody. A spokesperson from the GHA management told the Olive Press: "At present there is a designated smoking area outside the hospital building, in the

courtyard.” However, he admitted: “All such policies are constantly under review." The GHA’s website meanwhile states it ‘encourages a smoke free environment for the benefit of everyone’. Hospitals in Scotland banned smoking on their grounds last year, with Northern Ireland following suit last month. Most hospitals in England have also brought in bans. In Spain, smoking is banned completely from hospitals. Last month, the Gibraltar government banned smoking in cars containing children. On last month’s National No Smoking Day, GHA nurse practitioner Elizabeth Borges, who runs the No Smoking clinic, described smoking as ‘still the biggest cause of premature death in the UK’, adding ‘there is nothing good about smoking’.

NO jobs will be lost in Gibraltar, after huge British retailer BHS went into administration. Both BHS stores will remain ‘open as normal’ despite the UK company set to shed 11,000 jobs. “We are going to be trading as normal and there will be no job losses in Gibraltar,” IFL director George Russo told the Olive Press. BHS has been run by International Franchises Limited (IFL) for 30 years on the Rock “We will be trading as usual and our opening hours will be the same,” Russo said. BHS owner Dominic Chappell told staff in the UK that the retailer would go into administration this week with the closure of 164 stores.

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HUNDREDS of Gibraltar residents are battling plans for 24 new apartments in the heart of Catalan Bay. Nearly a thousand people have signed a petition to oppose two proposals put forward to knock down the historic buildings. They are concerned that four storeys of flats with terrace extensions are to be built on the site, known locally as The Village Inn, as well as an adjacent, dilapidated cottage. The Save Catalan Bay Village From the Developers petition on Change.org has so far gained 952 signatures.

Catalan Bay residents fight back against development plans that would ‘ruin character’ of historic village EXCLUSIVE By Joe Duggan Catalan Bay resident Mike Jackson started the petition and insists the new buildings would ruin the area’s charm. “I think they will spoil the village and take away something

of its magic,” expat Jackson, 50, told the Olive Press. “This is a very unique place that should be protected. There is not much left of the village’s history, but the narrative is still there where you can see the connection to the old fishing village. You don’t want to lose that.

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“The developers seem detached and on another planet. Why just wipe away these echoes of history and put up these modern apartments?” Lifelong resident Gerald Lopez added: “It’s going to spoil the character of the place. “We live a very quiet life here, and for somebody to come here just to earn money and spoil our lives here, I won’t stand it.” The part-time boatmaker continued: “We are not objecting to the buildings being fixed, but in a more tasteful way.” Town planning notices at the site name Catalan Tropical Limited and AKS Architects and Engineers as the companies applying for planning permission, although AKS insists it is not the developer. A spokesman refused to comment further. Both applications are scheduled to be considered by Gibraltar’s Development and Planning Commission on May 24. “We are not against change, but the petition has shown people have a great affection for the place,” said Mr Jackson, 50. “A development, if done correctly, could enhance the place and make it even more exciting for tourists and locals. “It’s these old buildings that give Catalan Bay a flavour and make it special.”

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BRITAIN’S membership of the European Union has increased the average UK wage by £1,800 a year, economists claim. With the EU referendum on Brexit just six weeks away, financial advisors have warned of an ‘economic collapse’ should Britons vote to leave. In total, Britain has generated £4.6 million in trade deals with the EU since joining in 1986 - representing 27% of all our commerce, according to leading consultancy firm Frontier Economics. The latest findings back reports published by the International Monetary Fund, The OECD and the Bank of England, that insist the UK is better off in Europe. The deadline for expats to register for their vote is May 16.

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earn a big-money move abroad. “We’re really happy that the football world is taking notice of us,” Walker told the Olive Press. “We are starting to put ourselves in the shop window and there is a chance for the Celtic game to be an option for some players to move on.” He added: “The Celtic win was the biggest shock in the history of football… and we’re going to Glasgow to get a result.”

Walker also revealed that the team have been using Whatsapp to fire themselves up for the Glasgow match. “We’ve got our own Whatsapp group and we’ve been sharing videos of the fans at Celtic Park to motivate ourselves,” he said. “I’ve played in Scotland before and their fans are very passionate. We are going there to enjoy ourselves, but we are going there to go through.” Opinion Page 6

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Gorham’s Turkish delight GORHAM’S Cave has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Gibraltar Neanderthal home and its sister caves were awarded the status at a key UNESCO meeting in Istanbul. It is the first time a Gibraltar site has been included in the UNESCO list. Professor Clive Finlayson, the Director of the Gibraltar Museum, says he is ‘delighted’ after leading the six-year bid to gain UNESCO recognition. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” he told the Olive Press. “We are delighted to be getting a world class badge for Gibraltar which will open many doors for us. It is a huge honour. “We knew we had a good site, but there is always that nervousness.” He added that while the official bid was launched in 2010, research has been 20 years in the making. “We are now looking forward to developing the site's potential through tourism and education as well as the research which continues to be undertaken.”

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BORIS Johnson has promised Gibraltar the UK will ‘never’ surrender the Rock’s sovereignty. The new Foreign Secretary confessed he was a ‘fan of Gibraltar’ and that the Rock would be fully involved in Brexit negotiations. During a meeting with Chief Minister Fabian Picardo in London, the pro-Brexit leader insisted: “I am a fan of Gibraltar. I much admire the place. “The people of Gibraltar have repeatedly and overwhelmingly expressed their wish to remain under British sovereignty and we will respect their wishes.” He added: “We will continue to take whatever action is necessary to safeguard Gibraltar, its people and its economy, including maintaining a wellfunctioning border.” Johnson’s positive stance contrasts with outgoing Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond’s more cautious tones over recent weeks. Hammond was twice noncommittal when pressed on the UK’s ability to back the Rock post-Brexit. Picardo called the meeting with Johnson ‘very positive’ ahead of the Conservative MPs trip to

A GROUP of Conservative MP’s have warned NATO’s Secretary General of Spain’s behaviour towards Gibraltar. In a letter to Jens Stoltenberg, the group label Spain’s recent conduct as a threat to British security, and warn that it could lead to a ‘serious’ incident at sea. It points to 210 ‘unlawful incursions’ of Spanish vessels into Gib waters, labelling Spain as an ‘increasingly unreliable’ NATO ally. “We personally fear that incursions will result in a serious incident at with collisions and serious injury,” the letter - headed by Filton and Bradley Stoke MP Jack Lopresti - reads.

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Brussels to meet his EU counterparts this week. “Having an early opportunity to explain all the personal and economic concerns we have in Gibraltar after the referendum has been very helpful indeed,” said Picardo. “Mr Johnson will have the benefit of our briefing for his meetings in Europe.” Meanwhile, exiting Prime Minister David Cameron vowed the UK will ‘always stand up’ for Gibraltar. It comes amid ongoing concerns over Spain’s acting Foreign Secretary Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo’s sabre-rattling over co-sovereignty of the Rock.

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“The fact that Spain impedes the free movement of NATO forces between Gibraltar and Spain is to the detriment of Western Security, for example not allowing US Naval ships to bunker in Gibraltar and then dock at Spanish ports.” They add that Spain’s decision to not permit the UK’s Royal Air Force to use Spanish airspace on their way to and from Gibraltar adds an estimated cost of £5,000 to £10,000 to each flight. The letter continues: “It seems to us that Spain’s behavior as a NATO ally is becoming increasingly unreliable. “The Spanish Government allows the refueling of Russian warships in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta at a time when Russia has invaded the Ukraine. “Yet the Spanish Foreign Minister makes ongoing verbal threats against Gibraltar.” Tory MPs Andrew Rosindell and Bob Stewart, as well as DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds, have also signed the letter. Opinion Page 6

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On hearing of Pincho’s release, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo tweeted his delight at the ‘great news’. During his time in prison, in Ceuta, Harrak said Pincho was treated ‘very well’. The family were allowed to visit once a week, but Harrak revealed that her brother turned down the offer of another visit to spare his family the difficulty of travelling to see him.

EXCLUSIVE By Joe Duggan A FISHERMAN wrongly arrested at sea by the Guardia Civil has spoken of his ‘relief’ after being released from a Ceuta prison. Jared Pincho has finally been discharged, a week after his two friends Stefan Saltariche and Dylan Barber. All three have now had charges of assault against them dropped. Pincho, 34, had been remanded in custody since his arrest on July 5, when the Guardia Civil appeared to speed towards his boat. All three men were arrested although Barber and Saltariche were released after a court hearing in Ceuta. Oddly, Pincho has now been barred from entering Ceuta for three years. Melanie Harrak, Pincho’s sister, told the Olive Press the family were delighted that the ordeal was over. “Jared is really tired. He was really nervous before the court hearing as he doesn’t really trust anyone at the minute,” she said. “But when the handcuffs came off he

FINALLY FREE: (From left) Saltariche, Pincho and Barber dad’s house that night.” Pincho’s arrest sparked a mass protest outside No6, with more than 100 people voicing their discontent. Meanwhile independent MP Marlene Hassan Nahon called for the family’s ‘nightmare’ to end.

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“He is a very strong man. When my parents went over to him, he protected them from showing how hard it was for him,” said Harrak. “It’s been very hard for my mum and dad.” She added: “He was an unlucky guy. There were 10 boats out there that day and it just happened to be his that was singled out. “I’d like to thank everybody who has helped, especially the government. My phone was overheating with all the messages of support from people.” The family are now planning to hold a delayed birthday celebration next weekend after Pincho turned 34 during his time in jail. They are also hoping to recover his boat, which is still being held by police in Ceuta. Opinion Page 6

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Brecon. “Apparently there was a fight, he was attacked and he has come out of it worse. They are local guys who have been arrested. The CCTV in that part of town is very good. “I would say there is less trouble here than most towns. But we have all heard stories about local guys who have fights with soldiers. This one is just so much more severe.” A Ministry of Defence spokesman confirmed the death and insisted it was ‘inappropriate’

to comment further. Brecon is home to the Infantry Battle School, where the Royal Gibraltar Regiment and other regiments train. The soldier's family, who relocated to Gibraltar from Northern Ireland, were informed on Sunday, while two men, aged 22 and 23, were arrested on Monday. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo expressed his sadness at the 'tragic news' and said 'our thoughts are with the family’.

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CONTROVERSY surrounds a decision to bring gay marriage one step closer to the Rock. Religious leaders are expected to widely slam the plan that will finally permit same sex marriages to take place. Last night, Chief Rabbi Ron Hassid described the decision to move forwards as an ‘aberration’. “This makes a statement that this is normal behaviour,” the holy man told the Olive Press. “By doing this they are undoing thousands of years of civilization. “I think we are walking on dangerous ground when a government has the power to do this. Who gives them the right? This is to do with morality. They have gone too far.” Church of England Dean John Paddock insisted th

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IT’S an absolute privilege to live here,” enthuses 29-yearold Georgina Taylor, welcoming me to her eponymous chiringuito Gigi’s. “It’s such a beautiful, elegant paradise.” This is Sotogrande, Andalucia’s largest privately-owned residential super-estate. And super it most certainly is. Sometimes described as Spain’s ‘millionaire’s playground’, the enclave was purpose-built for a wealthy cosmopolitan crowd with the added bonuses of 24-hour security, designer boutiques and quality restaurants My first introduction to this LA-like loca-

tion came via a lifelong Soto resident who loured enclave of luxury apartments, villas struggled to end a sentence in anything and mansions. other than ‘dahling’, ‘sweet“There’s a lot of wealth here ie’ or ‘fabulous’. but it’s not vulgar or ostentaYou could have mistaken her tious,” says Georgina a.k.a. “There’s a lot of ‘Gigi’, who grew up here,. for being too posh to pass the time of day. But within wealth here but “My clients may be million30 seconds of meeting her, aires but they are happy to it’s not vulgar or walk around in flip flops and preconceptions melt away. And it’s the same with Sotoeat chiringuito-style.” ostentatious,” grande, an uber chic urbanSotogrande is where the says Gigi isation in the municipality of wealthy come to relax in San Roque. peace, they’re not here to The bluer-than-blue marina, show off or be seen. stacked with gin palace yachts and sailing Perhaps this helps explain why the resort’s boats galore, is the backdrop to a multi-co- economy has consistently outperformed

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Santa Maria Polo Club in August is almost as famous for its pop-up shopping village and Grey Goose vodka after-parties as the gladiatorial sport itself. That’s largely thanks to the scores of royals and Spanish celebrities who come for the month to spectate and join in when they fancy it. This year’s is expected to draw around 80,000 visitors, 30,000 more than last year and without a doubt its biggest to date. The resort has been tagged with the brand of exclusivity ever since it was first developed by multi millionaire Joseph McMicking in

1962, after he fell in love with the her daughters, the princesses location on a chance trip to Spain Eugenie and Beatrice are all fawith his wife. miliar faces at Sotogrande polo. A Who’s Who of Then there are Akings, princes, sullist visitors like Rod tans and aristos folStewart, Mariah A Who’s Who of lowed in their footCarey, BBC’s Nick steps and bought Knowles and Genkings, princes, homes or rented esis’ Mike Ruthersultans and villas here, includford, who have all ing former UK Prime aristos followed in sought a low-key Minister Tony Blair, break in this exclutheir footsteps Glenn Hoddle, Edsive enclave. die Jordan and the On any good day current and former you might also spot Chief Ministers of Gibraltar. 73-year-old Robin Byers cruising Princes William, Harry and An- around the puerto in his 1978 drew, Fergie, Duchess of York and blue beetle convertible.

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“I have travelled around the world and I can say with confidence that there’s not a development in the whole of Europe that rivals Sotogrande,” he tells me. “When you think of Monaco or St Tropez, they don’t have all the sports that we do and they don’t have Gibraltar and Andalucia on their doorstep. “And we have fantastic views and food.” This has become even more true over the past year, with the opening of 20 plus new restaurants, bars and clubs thanks to new American owners of the resort. And the exclusive village is vis

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They have both observed a gap in physical injury aftercare and now work in tandem to ensure clients don’t repeat the injuries that brought them to their clinic in the first place. “Just because you’ve been discharged by a doctor or surgeon doesn’t always mean you’re fit to immediately return to previous activities, either work, home or sports related” explains Andrea, who provides fitness training in the same building as Carole’s physiotherapy clinic in the heart of Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro. “For example you might break a bone or damage a joint, a surgeon will repair the injury and that’s their job done. After that you’ll go to physiotherapy to re-establish pain-free movement, and then be discharged to return to your normal life. Frequently however, many people are still unready to resume their previous activities. Some go right back to activities that got them into trouble in the first place. Others, having subconsciously ‘favoured the injury’ during the initial recovery period, have created compensatory habits making them move differently thus creat-

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would snap it up in a heartbeat.” Despite its upmarket nature, this enigmatic resort 25km east of Gibraltar is full of mostly down-toearth and warm-hearted people. “You don’t have to be a snob to get on in Sotogrande, people aren’t like that here,” Sarah Smith, 51, tells me as she watches her son at padel tennis training. “To be honest it’s nowhere near as flashy as Marbella where people like to show off their wealth. “People in Soto are a lot more genuine, they mind their own business, meet up with friends and have a

good time. We’re all just trying to live the good life.” Her words resonated as I drove through Sotogrande’s leafy avenues to Galerias Paniagua, the bijou commercial centre where the residents buy their foreign newspapers and paperbacks and can eat out when they don’t want to cook in, and where I bump into Graham and Jane Astle from Cheshire were enjoying a late lunch. “There’s a huge mix of nationalities, it’s not a British bubble which is what we love about it,” explains Graham, 71. “On top of that it is easy to make friends as everyone is so approachable.” Of that I certainly concur. Maybe it’s the tranquility lacking in Marbs or Banus, or perhaps the beautiful views of Gibraltar from all around. Aside from its sports and familyfriendly beach bars, Soto also has nice beaches to relax on. And had work not beckoned the following morning, it’s more than likely a cabana and cocktail session would have been calling my name. Perhaps next time. I left Soto reluctantly, sad that I couldn’t stay longer, jealous that I wasn’t part of this close-knit community. But I’ll be back and, having met a whole cast of hospitable residents, I know that I will be welcomed as if I were one of their own.

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E’S swung the irons with Spanish golf legend Seve Ballesteros, shared Valderrama’s greens with US President George Bush Snr and teed off with Prince Andrew... few people have enjoyed better job perks than James Stewart whose business is associated with the UK’s biggest estate agents, Savills. But he has certainly earned it. Despite decorating his office with photographs of famous golf partners and retelling stories of how he helped bring the Ryder Cup to Spain for the very first time, it is clear that James’ first and most important love is his business. And after 35 years in Spain and 18 years in Pueblo Nuevo there is not much James doesn’t know about the property market, which is good news for Soto. “I am very optimistic about Sotogrande,” he says. “Last year was difficult with the shock Brexit result and the following uncertainty, but things have recovered relatively quickly. “The British have dropped a little but we are seeing them come back, additionally, the Spanish market is growing stronger as the economy grows and people have more money to spend.” And Sotogrande’s appeal as the ideal spot for a new home just keeps growing. “There are around 20 new restaurants, bars and shops,” explains

we are Out of the bunker Stewart, “it means there are a lot more people here than last year, there is a real buzz about the place again which is exciting. “We expect to finish the year off in a strong position.” Outside of the property world, James loves to be on the golf course... in particular in Sotogrande’s esteemed Valderrama where he is a member. A member for 30 years, his love-affair with the club dates back to the early 90s when club owner Jaime Ortiz-Patiño brought him in to help bring the Ryder Cup to Spain. “It was a great honour for me and I got to meet some top players,” he says. “Seve

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was by far my favourite, a true gentleman and ambassador to the sport.” He adds: “I’ll never forget playing in the Volvo Masters Pro Am in 1997 with Seve and Zimbabwean pro Mark McNulty. “On the 18th I had the putt to win the tournament and Seve and Mark both took turns at lining me up. I felt huge relief when the ball fell in the hole.” With a separate office in Puerto Sotogrande, James Stewart in association with Savills has established itself as a top agent for Sotogrande and surrounding areas. For more information visit www.jssotogrande.com or call 956 795 300

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OTOGRANDE’S first ever Grand Prix has put the exclusive location firmly on the map for motorheads. Featuring a Rally, Concours d’Elegance and more, the five-day event in May saw entrants make their way from Sevilla’s iconic Plaza De España, through cultural hotspot Cordoba before culminating in a Flying 1/4 Mile into Sotogrande and Concours d’Elegance. Winners of the Sotogrande Concourse included an OSCA MT4 for Most Exciting Design, an Aston Martin DB2 DHC received a special award by the jury ‘Coup De Couer’ and Best of Show was awarded to a Hispano 1910, the favourite car of Alfonso XIII, King of Spain.

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IN COME THE BIG BUCKS! A HUGE US property fund is splashing €45 million on three new Costa del Sol developments. The American bosses Real Capital Solutions behind have snapped up sizeable plots in Estepona, Mijas and Benahavis and continue to look at further opportunities along the coast. The company, based in Marbella since 2013, already has five other developments, including The Retreat, in Elviria.

“We have spent around lion here so far and have€86 mila fund of €100 million to spend,” plained Managing Partner exWells, based in Colorado. Peter “We are one of the largest opers on the Costa del develSol and our emphasis is on distressed properties.” He added: “Also we do transparently and always things try and deliver on price and quality.” The company - which made hundreds of millions buying ing distressed propertiesand sellUS - has 16 staff working in the its office at Centro Plaza. out of Local boss Taylor Cox, added: “The coast is really starting come alive and it’s a pleasure to to live in such a beautiful part of the world.”

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ESTATE agents in Spain lining themselves up for and Gibraltar are the busiest July on record. It comes as some British buyers put purchases on hold due to referendum on June 23.the forthcoming EU Most agents the Olive Press firmed they had various spoke to con‘paused’ awaiting the result,sales currently despite the British market remaining The majority believe that strong. pected result - to stay in the ex- will lead to the pound Europe strengthening with a red hot summer of sales to follow. Ben Bateman, at Holmes Sotogrande, described the lead up as a ‘pause forreferendum British buyers’ due to thought for concerns over the weak pound. “After a remain vote however, we expect to see a strong finish to the den wave of bids from year - and a sudBritish buyers,” he told the Olive Press. One agent in Gibraltar has gone one step further actually employing July. Savills director Sammy extra staff for Cruz-Armstrong said: “Everything is on but I am convinced we hold due to Brexit, and am taking on extra will stay in Europe with the expected delugestaff in July to deal Benahavis agent Scott of business.” Marshall of Proper-

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New spaces will be made available thanks to a new car park at Grand Parade, after numerous complaints over the years from residents. The car park will provide residential car parking, pay and display, spaces for sale, lock-up garages for sale, monthly rentals, loading-bays, dropoff bays and spaces for disabled users.

Government will double spaces at Grand Parade There will also be some commercial units which are hoped to bring new business activity to the area. The first priority for the sale of car parking spaces, lock-up garages and monthly rentals will be to residents of Alameda Estate, Trafalgar House and

Upping the price GOVERNMENT rental prices will increase for the first time in 34 years. They are set to go up by 3% within a year, after a bill to amend the Housing Act was approved in parliament. “The increase is relatively minimal,” said housing minister Samantha Sacramento, who explained the increase will amount to around 60p per week on average. More specifically, rent for a two-bedroom property on Alameda Estate will cost an extra 39p per week, and rent on a two-bedroom flat on Mid Harbour Estate will go up by 46p per week.

the southern town area. The government will table detailed proposals before the Development and Planning Commission in the coming weeks. It has also set up the automated email address grandparade@gibraltar.gov.gi where motorists can register preliminary interest in a car parking space or a lock-up garage. A formal application process will follow, as will details on the expected completion date.

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Animal abuse? Outrage at animal mistreatment This makes me so angry (Exhausted horse collapses on ground in extreme heat in La Linea, issue 270). It happens every year in the south of Spain. I’ve unfortunately seen it in Sevilla and Malaga. Why oh why do so many Spanish people disregard animals lives?

Scaremongering I'm sure Europe won't be wanting to miss out on the income from tourism that uk citizens spend each year - of course a deal will be made...Scaremongering.

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I'm not at all worried, The Messiah Nigel Farage said nothing would change after Brexit, (British citizens in the EU could lose right to live in another EU country post-#Brexit, issue 270). he even said his herd of unicorns would double in size once restrictions on breeding by the EU were removed.

If UK does not honour the current open skies EU agreement then it's just down to cost and hassle. The fact that an Irish airline can fly from UK to Spain, or Portugal to France is only possible due to this agreement. If the UK pulls out then surely the French and Germans will retaliate with heavy levies.

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Why is it not possible for them to make this underground (Government will double parking spaces at Grand Parade with new car park, issue 270)? Looks horrible!

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Stupid remarks I’m almost speechless at these stupid remarks, only almost. Does O’leary really think that Spain for instance is going to turn it’s back on 17 million UK tourists. I bet a double quick deal will be done on this issue. He also needs to remember Ryanair is not the only budget airline on the block. Peter

Alan Dixon, London

All Talk And he's going to give up all that income? Really??

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very successful one at that. Unlike most airlines he makes record profits by offering what the majority of passengers want i.e. inexpensive travel. The passengers get to ride in modern aircraft and experience few delays. Many people love to hate him and his airline but if you care to check, all that happens, is Ryanair gets even more passengers. O’Leary speaks his mind & holds back no punches. That’s why he’s successful & when he’s listened to & his warnings taken into account and acted on accordingly, both his airline and the others that offer services to Europe, will continue to succeed. If not, then inexpensive travel to the EU from the UK after Brexit will cease to exist. David

The UK is alone He's talking bollocks. If non-EU members like Israel, Turkey and Morocco can have unlimited connections with the EU then so can the UK. Adam Simmons, England

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A UK ambassador to Madrid was scolded for committing a ‘faux pas’ on Spanish national TV. Ambassador to Madrid Simon Manley committed the ‘atrocity’ of adding chorizo to spain’s famous tortilla de patatas, on the late-night cooking show El Comidista. The show’s host, Mikel Iturriaga, who had entered the ambassador’s residence “on a diplomatic mission to defend Spanish omelette” said: “You do some pretty awful things with Spanish om-

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Notts County have signed Gibraltar international midfielder Liam Walker. The team were impressed after his performance in preseason friendlies for the club. 29-year-old Walker scored 15 goals last season to help Europa FC to the Gibraltar Premier Division title. He scored Gibraltar's first goal in a World Cup qualifying fixture in September 2016. The length of Walker's contract with County has not been disclosed.