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LIB DEM leader Tim Farron has blasted Theresa May for ‘disregarding’ Gibraltar. Farron, who cancelled yesterday’s planned trip to the Rock in the wake of the Manchester terror attack that killed at least 22, accused the Tories of ‘breaking their word’. “96% of you voted to remain in the EU, but your voices have now been disregarded,” said Farron. “In the letter Theresa May sent triggering Article 50 Gibraltar was not mentioned at all.” He added: “At the heart of our philosophy lies protecting the rights of people and standing up for minorities everywhere." He also pointed out how the Tories had backtracked on a promise - laid out in their 2015 manifesto - that they would grant the vote to expats who had lived abroad for more than 15 years. “The Conservatives pledged Continues on Page 4

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A MOTHER has slammed the Ministry of Housing for failing to take steps to protect her children’s fragile health. Janine Suetta, 27, has been told by doctors that her two young children ‘face hospitalisation’, after a flood swept through her council home seven months ago. The flooding - caused by works in an upstairs flat left her Laguna Estate property with serious damp and ‘practically impossible to live in’, she told the Olive Press this week. She is now demanding action from the authorities to ensure her children, Tiana, 5, and Jay-z, 3, are not left at risk. Her two children struggle to breathe at night and are coughing all the time. She fears their condition is getting worse. “The doctors are very concerned for their health and

“But it is a step I don’t have the money to take,” she insisted. The incident occurred in October last year when Janine came home to find a huge flood caused by an upstairs pipe burst. The extent of the damage was so great the fire brigade was called in, and a housing department cleaner was sent to clear up the mess. There are still holes in the ceiling and light fixtures hanging out from damp walls, while she has moved her children’s beds into her room due to a cracked wall that she fears will fall on them. This week, a Ministry for Housing spokesman refused to comment, insisting they were ‘unable to give out any information on the case’.

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Family faces hospitalisation as housing department fails to tackle flood damage I have now received two letters saying they could end up in hospital,” she explained. The family have been repeatedly prescribed antibiotics to clear several infections including tonsillitis and bronchitis. “They say our chronic ill health is down to the flooding, which has left mould on the walls and ceilings. “I don’t know if they are waiting for my children to be hospitalised before they do anything about it, but I am at my wits end. “It’s not fair for a three and a five-year-old to live like this. It is ridiculous how we are living right now.” Despite this, housing chiefs have merely told her to take the building company contracted for works upstairs to the small claims court.

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Marble-ous high POLICE have made 24 arrests across the country over a scheme to smuggle Marijuana from Spain to Liverpool. Police believe the drugs were hidden in boxes containing marble tiles.

Marching Men SOLDIERS awarded the Honorary Freedom of the City of Gibraltar marched through Gibraltar this month. The Royal Anglian troops strode up Main Street, and were inspected by Mayor Kaiane Aldorino Lopez.

Brothel Bust A 40-year-old woman has been arrested for prostituting underage girls in La Linea. According to reports, the Spanish national offered girls as young as 13 for sexual services, with three prostitutes found on the premises. The underage girls would allegedly be taken to customers’ homes in La Linea, where they would perform sex acts, as well as offer clients drugs. During the raid, police seized birth control pills, abortion pills, more than 200 condoms as well as €13,000 euros in cash. The arrest comes after a lengthy investigation launched by police in 2016.

Brexit meeting GIBRALTAR is to host a conference on Brexit. Parliamentarians from 11 Commonwealth countries will attend the event this month.

Nursing boost THE Gibraltan government has claimed its training for health workers is better than in the United Kingdom. The government claimed inhouse Nurse training had created more opportunities for career progression in the GHA.

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Victims of the Marrache brothers will have millions paid back after new ruling JYSKE Bank ‘knowingly and dishonestly’ helped the Marrache brothers steal client funds, the Supreme Court has ruled. In a case brought to the court by former clients of the Marrache firm, the judge ruled that Jyske Bank, the main bank for Marrache & Co, is liable for their employee’s actions. Isaac, Benjamin and Solomon Marrache were convicted of conspiracy to defraud almost £30 million of client monies. While Jyske Bank argued claims they were involved were

Lawyers face new rules

GIBRALTARIAN lawyers face new guidelines after the government announced a bill into legal professionals’ conduct. Under the revised bill, a new code of conduct for legal services professionals will be introduced. The Government has confirmed it intends to publish the bill shortly before being taken to parliament. The Chairman of the Bar Council Keith Azopardi QC said: “Having a Gibraltar code of conduct designed specifically for a fused profession is important in the better regulation of legal services.”

dormant Royal Gibraltar Post Office accounts. Authorities are investigating the case, and customers are assured they will not lose any money as a result.

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ORDER: Jyske bank must repay ‘stolen’ funds misconceived, representatives of the victims of the Marraches Adrian Hyde and Edgar Lavarello said the bank failed to report the brothers’ actions, and received funds they knew were obtained illegally. In his 104-page judgement, Judge Mr Justice Adrian Jack said Senior Credit Administrator at Jyske Bank Bill Bishop - who had no formal training in the Solicitor Accounts Rules governing the use of client accounts- ‘did knowingly and dishonestly assist the Marrache brothers to steal client funds’. Jyske Bank said in a statement: “Today’s ruling comes as a sur-

prise to the Bank. We chose to take the matter to court as we believed in our case and are therefore very disappointed with the outcome. However we will now take some time to digest and study the comprehensive judgement before we decide on the next steps, which may include an appeal”. Lawyer Adrian Hyde, partner at CVR Global and joint-liquidator of Marrache & Co, said: “This judgement will result in millions of pounds being repaid by Jyske Bank, along with substantial further interest, and is a very positive outcome for those defrauded so badly.”

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Gibbing up the chase Gibraltan police have given evidence to Spanish courts over a high-speed boat chase. Three officers attended the magistrates court in La Linea to discuss the boat chase which is believed to relate to drug smuggling. While the event started in Gibraltar, it ended in Spanish waters, which were then handed jurisdiction. The court is currently gathering information, and the evidence is not part of any ongoing court case or trial. No arrests were made in either territory relating to the chase.

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New venture RECOVERING alcoholic Danniella Westbrook has opened a bar in Marbella. The actress, who left Mijas’ Villa Paradiso rehab centre in March, said she doesn’t see the new endeavour as a problem as she will be working from ‘the other side of the bar’. The 43-year-old said: "I am better on the other side of the bar, I am a people person. I'm known for nightlife and DJing anyway in Ibiza. "I can't just stop my life." Speaking on UK TV chat show Loose Women, the former Eastenders star was asked if returning home from Spain was a trigger for her alcoholism. “Not for me personally, we are creatures of habit like animals, we need structure in our life. I've just opened a bar with a friend of mine in Spain.” She added: “I wanted something to put my money into. My son's dad is Spanish, he speaks Spanish. I want something that he can do and have a nice life. "I am still going to work and act, it's just an investment for me and my son. "I'm not there everyday."

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Bernie makes a pit stop EX-FORMULA 1 mogul Bernie Ecclestone has been spotted dining out in the Balearic Islands. Billionaire Ecclestone, who says he ‘was deposed’’ as head of F 1 after 40 years at the helm, was seen enjoying dinner with Brazilian wife Fabiana Flosi at Ibiza’s Marina Botafoch.

Ecclestone, 86, left his job as F 1 chief executive in January, claiming he was ousted by US conglomerate Liberty Media. He has been a frequent visitor to Ibiza, and was last month seen dining out with former F 1 champion Niki Lauda on the island.

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JETSTREAM, Afterhours, Reach, Angelwings, The Layla Rose Band and The Undesirables 141 will join a glittering list which will bring thousands to the Rock. Richard Coram of Neon Angel Gibraltar, one of the festival's producers, said: "There is so much talent here in Gibraltar, so it has been very hard to reduce the list to six groups, but we believe our selection shows the best of today’s Gibraltarian music talent.” With just four months to

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music festivals of all time. Fabian Picardo, said: "The huge success of the music festival has now allowed us to go global with the Gibraltar branding associated with this fantastic event.”

HARRY Styles has revealed he will vote for ‘whoever is against Brexit’. The One Direction Star, 23, made the claims in an interview saying: "I think the world should be more about being together and being better together and joining together, and I think [Brexit]'s the opposite of that. “I think what it symbolises is the opposite of the world I would like to be in.” The comments suggest Harry would be most likely to vote Liberal Democrat, the only party vowing to block brexit. Lib Dem leader Tim Farron was quick to issue a pun filled response to the comments, saying: “We should be heading in one direction towards a referendum on the final deal, with an option to remain.”

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CORONATION Street star Brooke Vincent has been spotted soaking up the rays in Marbella. The 24-year-old, who has played beloved Sophie Webster on the popular soap since 2004, was seen splashing around with her footballer beau Kean Bryan in their private swimming pool. The couple, who confirmed their romance last June, posted a quick pic to Instagram before they were seen strolling around the Old Town. A source said: “She's been a little nervous about what people will say, because Kean's another footballer. “But the two of them are really sweet together. They just click with each other.”

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to remove the 15-year rule, but they refused to apply this to the referendum and in February they dropped the policy and broke their word,” said Farron. His party has pledged to create MPs for expats and for Gibraltar. “The Liberal Democrats recognise the utter unfairness of a system which denies UK citizens abroad a vote.

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“That is why in our manifesto, we’ve committed to establishing specific constituencies for all UK citizens who live abroad,” he added. He also accused May of a ‘twisted view’, blasting her record since taking office last year. “Since the referendum, she has spent more time cosying up to regimes in Turkey and Saudi Arabia than she has engaging with the EU to work out the best deal for British people,” said Farron “But this twisted view of the world, where human rights are crushed, refugees trampled on and weapons exchanged with those who use them on civilians, this is not the Britain I love.”

THE GSD party has slammed the government for prioritising the refurbishment of its headquarters over sewage treatment. The opposition party believes the £7 million spent on the refurbishment of Convent Place would have been better spent on a new sewage plant. It comes after an ongoing row over sew-

Gay couple must ‘get divorced’ before they can marry in Gib EXCLUSIVE By Laura Duckett

GIBRALTAR’S first gay couple granted a civil partnership have been told to get ‘divorced’ before they can officially marry. They have been told they are not able to convert their current status into a full legal partnership, despite a new gay marriage bill being passed in December. It comes after Nadine and Alicia Muscat, 47, fought a 20-year battle to get their relationship recognised by Gibraltar law.

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age facilities on the Rock, which the government stated as one of its key commitments in its 2011 manifesto. While the government has finally announced a tender is to go out for a new

treatment plant, the GSD slammed the time this had taken. Trevor Hammond, GSD spokesman for the environment said: “The treatment plant project should be at a far more advanced stage than it is. “It hasn't been given any priority and we now keenly await the announcement of the contract before the end of this year.”

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“We fought for a civil marriage, but they gave us a civil partnership,” explains Nadine, 48. “It was the only thing they offered us at the time. “Now the new law has come in I am happy, but we are still no clearer about what is going to happen. It has been six months and we still don’t have full legal status.” The couple claim they have been calling the Gibraltar registry office ‘every week’ since December, but due to ‘a lot of

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paperwork’ they have still not got an answer. “We asked that if we did not want to wait for the decision to be made, could we just get married instead? But they told us we would have to get a divorce first.” The registry office confirmed to the Olive Press that there was currently no legislation for converting a civil partnership to a marriage as yet. However, Equality Rights Group chairman Felix Alvarez was told that the legislation was in existence, but it was a matter of getting the paperwork sorted out. He told the Olive Press that the changing of the law affects 40 other types of legislation, so it’s a complicated process. “I think it’s understandable that there are complications with the changing of legislation, but six months is an unreason-

able amount of time to wait to convert a certificate,” he said. “Counter staff just don’t seem to know what’s happening with the legislation.” The couple’s fight for a civil partnership came after the housing department refused to let Nadine register Alicia as living with her. They then took the department to court and, after a four-year fight, they lost their case, but won when they brought it to the UK court of appeal. In 2014, they were finally granted the partnership: “It was like doors were starting to open and at least we had some rights, but what we really wanted was marriage - we wanted equality,” said Nadine. “It’s about my rights as a human being to be able to marry the person I want, whether it’s a man or woman.”

Happy colony Minister tells UN THE Minister for Economic Development has accused Spain of pursuing the same ‘doctrine’ against Gibraltar as General Franco. Speaking at the UN C24 in the Caribbean, Joe Bossano said: “Spain’s government, which is not the result of a military coup, democratically elected, nonetheless pursues the same doctrine on Gibraltar as the dictatorship of 50 years ago.” He went to tell the committee that it has no right to determine where a territory belongs to. “Your role consists in monitoring the relationship with the state that you consider to be responsible for the territory and the People of that territory, to assess the people’s progress on the road to full self-government. “That is all the decolonisation resolutions require you to do.” He added: “We are a true People under colonial rule, committed to the defence of our human rights, in particular, our right to self-determination, and that we shall stand steadfast and defend our right to the land of our fathers.”

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owners in the impossible task of sorting through the wreckage. Many towns were declared a ‘disaster zone’ and left underwater with roads cut off and houses evacuated. The heaviest rainfall fell in Estepona, where a 26-year-old woman tragically perished in a basement brothel, while an electrician also drowned in La Linea. nilva and Casares Politicians rallied where land, sea and round, along with the air rescue teams were King of Spain who of- deployed to help those fered condolences, as stranded. the cost of the clear up School was cancelled is estimated at tens of in all five towns on millions of euros. Monday, while on The worst affected Tuesday the big clear areas were Mijas, Es- up continued. tepona, Cartama, Ma- With businesses shut-

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A BRITISH expat was pulled from a flooded lift in a dramatic two-hour rescue effort. Bet365 worker Dan Dawson told the Olive Press he feels ‘lucky to be alive’ after he found himself up to his neck in flood water while stuck in a lift during Sunday’s storms. The nightmare happened when Dawson, 46, attempted to save his five-year-old son Kaled’s Christmas presents from their basement in Duquesa. “It was absolutely horrific,” Dawson said. “I honestly thought that was going to be it for me.” He added: “I stupidly didn’t check how bad the weather was outside before going down in the lift. “As I got closer to the basement water started flowing from everywhere and I couldn’t stop it. “Within a minute it was up to my chest and I was panicking.” Luckily, neighbours came to his rescue when Dawson’s partner Sylina heard his screams. However they were unable to lift the roof of the lift and it was only when he managed to get it to rise by half a storey by continually hitting the up button that he had a bit of breathing space. Police were soon on the scene and prized open the lift with a crowbar, pulling Dawson, from Derby, to safety.

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THE best kitesurfers in Europe have descended on the windy shores of Tarifa for the annual Toro Andaluz regatta. The 26th edition of the competition took place between Balneario and Valdevaqueros, with 100 kitesurfers involved. There was both a freestyle competition for professionals and an amateur section. Sports councillor Lucy Trujillo said the event brings colour to the coast and ‘promotes the hobby that has given so much to Tarifa’. Regatta spokesman Hugo Miravalles said that the competition has drawn in the best kite surfers in Europe, and he hopes the

DRUG smugglers have attacked a Guardia Civil officer on his way to work in La Linea. The Cadiz agent was just 15 minutes from his post at 5.45am when the attackers pursued his car in an Audi A3. When they caught up to him, they swerved in his path and forced him to stop, officials said. They then beat the officer, who has been working in the town for the past 11 years, calling him a ‘chiva-

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Branching out A BONSAI exhibition has arrived in San Roque. The collection, named ‘Nature in Miniature’, contains examples of the tree species found in the Campo de Gibraltar. It has already visited towns including Algeciras and Tarifa with the aim of raising public awareness and promoting respect for the environment. After its May 17 - 21 stint in the town, it’s set to make an appearance in La Linea.

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that incidents like these are dealt with more forcefully in order to prevent further violence towards police officers. “These types of events, which are occurring relatively frequently not only in La Linea, but throughout Spain, are more reason for the Government to have a discussion on whether members of the security forces are well protected legally and criminally,” said a spokesperson. It comes after La Linea police were attacked last month by a 100-strong mob while out on a hashish bust.

ALGECIRAS residents have taken to the streets to demand more funds for the Bobadilla rail link. The protest started at Algeciras train station, with the motto 'The train of the region'. It ended at the Plaza Alta, with the majority of the region’s political parties present. Vice-President of the Board and advisor to the Presidency and Local Administration Manuel Jimenez Barrios said the Algeciras-Bobadilla line is a fundamental investment for Andalucia. Susana Diaz cited the potential for job and wealth creation as one of the reasons for constructing the line near Antequera. The PSOE has requested a €250 million investment from the state budget, but so far, only €27.8m has been offered.

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Swish the pen IT seems ridiculous that nothing has been set in place that can simply see same-sex civil partnerships turned into legal marriages. How infuriating for a lesbian couple, who have spent decades waiting to have the right to marry, only to be told they must, bizarrely, get divorced from their civil partnership first. There must be many other couples in a similar predicament. Surely a swish of a pen could turn these partnerships into marriages. It is something that should have been thought of and taken care of by now

Tell ‘em, Tim! WITH the general election approaching, it is more important than ever that expats make their voices heard. We strongly welcome Lib Dem leader Tim Farron’s call for expats in Spain and for Gibraltar to have its own MP, as well as his call for the abolishment of the 15-years limit to vote. That rule prevented many of us having a say on the EU referendum, a vote that could still directly impact our lives here. Proximity to Westminster should have no bearing on your voice as a citizen, and this paper strongly endorses this Liberal Democrat policy. Mr Farron’s suggestion is not just a political move, but the correct one.

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T has been hailed ‘as good as a second referendum’ by pro-European expats. But what are the main contenders in the UK’s June 8 general election really offering to nationals living in Spain? It is their future in the country, after all, that depends on the agreements thrashed out through Brexit talks. Votes for life, free movement of labour, pensions, healthcare access and the possibility of a second referendum are among the issues we have scoured the three main parties’ manifestos for. So there is no excuse not to get the information you need before casting this highly important vote.

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A second referendum

leaves the EU. The Conservative Party said it will leave The Liberal Democrats and the Green the single market (free movement of Party are the only two to commit to hold- goods, services, people and capital) and ing a referendum to allow voters a final the customs union but wants to ‘pursue free trade with the European market’. decision on Brexit. This would come after the conclusion of Despite a commitment to freedom of movement being essential exit negotiations with the to gain access to the EU EU and would offer people single market, Labour arthe choice of accepting the There is no gues that the UK will still terms or staying in the EU. be able to trade goods and excuse not to get Labour has ‘accepted’ the result of the referendum the info you need services without restrictions. and has not stated that it It promised to protect before casting will offer one on the agreed workers already living in final terms of Brexit. your vote the UK, in an attempt to The Conservatives’ maniensure the same for UK festo reiterates their comexpats already based in mitment to leaving the EU. the EU. Its ‘transparent and fair’ managed migration system would focus on labour shortages and could include employer sponsorship, work permits and visa reguAll three main parties have committed lations. to retaining existing reciprocal rights for Liberal Democrats, by contrast, will keep current expats in the EU and EU nation- freedom of movement to retain access to als in the UK. the single market. But whether that will be truly possible They would also ‘simplify’ the process could depend on their policies regarding for EU nationals to gain permanent resiits key battleground policies concerning dence in the UK, and would seek to ‘sefreedom of movement and migrant ben- cure the same rights’ for UK nationals in efits and healthcare. Europe.

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Freedom to continue to Access to healthcare work and live in the EU Labour has promised EU migrants in the Both the Conservatives and Labour have said that freedom of movement (the right to move and live freely and work in the EU without a visa) will end when the UK

UK continued access to free public services through a ‘migrant impact fund’, financed by monies paid through high net worth individual visas.

It remains to be seen, however, whether it will seek the same assurances for expats in the EU. Although they have not commented on the specific issue of health, the Liberal Democrats have ‘committed to guaranteeing the rights of UK citizens living in Europe as well as the rights of EU citizens living in Britain.’ They will also try ‘retain access to European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for tourists. The Conservatives have vowed to increase the immigration health surcharge to 600 pounds for migrant workers.

Benefits No set plans on benefits for EU nationals in the UK or UK citizens in the EU have yet been announced.

Pensions Both Labour and the Liberal Democrats have voiced their support for an end to pension freezes for UK citizens living abroad in certain countries. Following Brexit, this could include those living in the EU, who have until now being exempt from such penalties. Many Conservative backbenchers also want an end to the freeze, with one, MP Roger Gale, even timetabling a debate on the issue in April.

Votes for life At present, British citizens lose their vote after living outside the UK permanently for 15 years. In 2016, the Conservatives committed to restoring voting rights to all overseas voters. But many were left enraged after it was revealed that they would again not be able to vote in the upcoming general election. Votes for life have also been promised under the Liberal Democrats, who have also vowed to ‘create dedicated constituencies for all overseas voters to elect MPs, such as what France and Italy has done for their own expats.’ The Labour party has given no indication as to whether it would grant votes for life.

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T’S the opening day of the Gibraltar Premier Division. Liam Walker, newly arrived at Europa FC from champions Lincoln Red Imps, eyes the Lions Gibraltar goal. A sudden swish of that magic wand of a left foot and his new club are one up. Walker reels away in delight. In the stands, his former Lincoln comrades look on. And perhaps shift a little nervously. For 14 years, Lincoln ruled supreme on the Rock. But this season, Europa took up the gauntlet and ran with it, ultimately ending in victory. One of the most unpredictable title races in years ended with a stunning, final-day victory for the men in green and black and the title, leading to European riches. Goals from deadly duo Liam Walker and Kike sealed a historic triumph, a 2-0 win over Glacis United denying Lincoln a world-record 15th straight title win. The path to this triumph has been lit by the vision of Europa president Peter Cabezutto (whose father once played for the club). Three years after taking the helm, Europa are now Champions League bound. Professional contracts, a sporting director and a link-up with World Cup winner Marcel Desailly’s academy in Ghana are just some of the revolutionary changes introduced by Cabezutto, who estimates he has ploughed around £100,000 of his own money into the club. “When I came in, it was a very simple club of friends playing together,” says Cabezutto. “We knew we had a tough job on our hands. Lincoln had been there for 20 years, they had all the players. Now we are the ones pushing them. “Our aim has always been to play at the Champions League stage. People may say we are crazy, but your vision has to be as high as it can.” The club have already tasted the European big stage. July’s Europa League qualifiers - the second successive year they have played European football - took them to Solna’s Friends Arena in Sweden, which will host this year’s UEFA cup final. They lost 1-0 but won plenty of admirers. “One thing that came from it was, we weren’t outclassed,” says club secretary Clive Reed. “I actually think we were the better team on the night. Their team president came over and congratulated us.” The previous round’s tie saw the players make one of the longest journeys in European football, a 9,000 km round-trip to play Armenia’s Pyunik. It was the sort of step into the unknown that European football throws up. “We saw landmine craters and cars in them,” says Cabezutto. “They were fighting over a piece of land while we were there. The stadium had lots of military around it. An interesting experience. “In Sweden, we were missing Liam’s talent and [striker] Kike’s speed. With those two players, it would have made a big difference. “Liam, for me, has been the difference this season.” Walker has certainly been the conductor of Europa’s finely-tuned orchestra. Lincoln have been diminished as much as Europa were boosted by his shock move, which was the talk of Gibraltar’s football community. “My contract was coming to an end at Lincoln and I wasn’t happy with what was on offer,” says Walker. “I liked what Europa were offering and thought the way they play would do my football good. I get a bit of stick off the Lincoln guys, but we’re all mates in the national team.” Walker’s signing was also one in the eye for critics who claim Europa are somehow less of a local team than Lincoln. A perception persists that Lincoln, with the bulk of the national team playing for them, are more representative of the Rock than

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BE ‘APPY! their rivals. fiers.” It’s an allegation that clearly riles Cabezutto and What Desailly makes of Victoria Stadium reWalker. mains to be seen. But for Europa FC, and most “For the last four years, the notion has been clubs, the facilities and time allotted for training Lincoln are the ‘local’ team,” says Cabezutto. at the national stadium are inadequate. “Everybody was shouting at us saying, ‘What “A lot of teams have to go over to Spain to train,” you are doing is wrong. You are going against says Reed. “Some clubs even have to go to Gibraltarians’. Malaga. “But I think people are starting to realise what “Teams like ours have to train a minimum of football is about. This is a busifour times a week. We only ness.We do want to have five get to play at Victoria Stadium or six Gibraltarians, of course. once a month, then have to But it takes time for those ‘I think people are train in La Linea.” players to get to the quality Cabezutto agrees. “When Mineeded. starting to realise chel Platini came to Gibrlatar “Very few Gibraltarian play2014] I was lucky enough to what football is [in ers have done what Liam has have lunch with him,” he says. done, having to go to Spain to about... business’ “He was amazed that 200 train from the age of four or teams play here.” five. That’s where the compeThe additional wearage on tition is. And that’s the reality. an already threadbare pitch In Gibraltar, the competition is caused by September’s annunot as high.” al Gibraltar Music Festival has also presented Walker’s decision to broaden his hori- problems for the players. zons has clearly paid off. His “You find the odd bits of glass on the pitch or a professional career has taken screw. It was dangerous,” says Walker. him to England, Israel and Of course, the new UEFA Category 4 stadium, Spain. As a youngster, he held planned for 2018, will finally put an end to these trials with Manchester United and problems. Aston Villa. The pitch affects all teams in the same way. “There’s quality players in Gi- But Cabezutto’s introduction of full-time profesbraltar but they haven’t been sional contracts has allowed Europa to steal a brought up with that commitment, march on their rivals. which is what is being put into the “It is the way forward,” says Cabezutto. “That’s football here now,” says Walker. something we brought in from the beginning. I “Look at other leagues, they are all have seen other teams and done my research. full of foreign players. I am from Gi- “Teams like Apollon, from Cyprus, have reached braltar and I wish the team was full the group stages of the Champions League. of Gibraltarians. But if you want to They did it this way.” play, you have to be better than Cabezutto’s prodigious work sees Europa set what’s there.” to open a new clubhouse at the old Garrison They certainly didn’t come Library. The youth set-up has also been remuch better than Desailly. vamped, with around 14 teams at the club. CaThe rock of France’s 1998 bezutto plans to take the club on a pre-season World Cup winning team now tour of the UK next year, in the hope that young runs the Lizzy Sports football players coming through will be put in the shop academy in Africa. Already, Eu- window. “If you can get a player and make him ropa’s connection with Desailly better, it’s going to attract other young players,” - brokered through a club direc- says Walker. “No disrespect to Lincoln, but if tor who does business in Ghana you look at their squad, they’re getting older. - is bearing fruit. They´re all good players but what have they got “[Midfielder] Mustapha Yahaya coming up?”What is coming up is a fascinating came from Marcel’s academy,” duel between Lincoln and Europa in the coming says Cabezutto. seasons. A title monopoly has been overturned “Desailly is going to come over to by Europa. ‘Proud of our past, working for the Gibraltar this year. Hopefully he future’, the Europa motto goes. They have done will come for the European quali- the work. Now they have seized the glory.

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GLOBAL acts are tuning up for an unmissable music event on the Rock. The world’s best ngoni player Bassekou Kouyate (left), bassist Yossi Fine and singer Gili Yalo are set to make their Gibraltar debut between June 6 to 8 in Gibraltar World Music Festival. Kouyate, from Mali, and Israeli Fine will first rock the crowds at a big free event, which will take place from 7pm on June 7 at the Commonwealth Park. They will be joined by musicians from the Gibraltar Academy of Music and Performing Arts. The following day, Kouyate and Fine will unite with Yalo at an atmospheric concert in St Michael’s Cave, starting at 8pm. As well as all that, a linked film festival, BrightMed, will take place on June 6 at Leisure Cinemas.

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Art Dance show makes thrilling The Olive Press debut with mix of excellent acts THE curtains remainTOPtines. for news in Spain! drawn, and a soft melody Hip hop and flamenco are slinks from a grand piano other genres represented, to our ears. and several of the perforBehind the scenes, the mances include theatrical first dance act, A.I.M elements. Among these, Street Crew, prepare for a collection of short films their breakdancing perfor- break up the live acts. mance. The Southern Kids Crew They bound onstage with leap athletically across electrifying enthusiasm the stage and wow us with and immediately stir the their hip hop-inspired audience from its relaxed moves, showing us why state. they’re such a big name in Nathan Conroy, their cho- the Spanish breakdancing reographer, is also the or- scene. ganiser of the Dance Art There are also two movshow, which made its de- ing pieces from Barcelobut this year. And it prom- na-based Iron Skulls, and ises to be the first of many. a ‘raised eyebrow’ at the The variety of acts is world’s dependency on strong - there’s a dancer technology by Art in Movefrom Switzerland paired ment with a stunning solo with one from Gibraltar, section by Conroy. there’s a long-time mem- If the first show was anyber of the Stomp cast from thing to go by, next year’s, London performing im- which will feature a sidepressive body percussion, splitting performance by then there are the talented Denmark-Austrian duo local acts that mesmerise Funky Currywurst Brothus with their graceful bal- ers, is certainly one to add let and contemporary rou- to your diary.

Fully booked BOOKWORMS are in luck after it was announced that a much-loved book swapping day is returning to the Rock. Book-crossing day, on June 3, will see books will be ‘set free’ into public places where others will ‘catch’ them. There will be several official ‘Book-Crossing Zones’ (OBCZs) in public places like coffee shops and restaurants where books can be left and picked up by participants. Children are also encouraged to exchange books accompanied by an adult. Book-crossing aims to introduce readers to authors and genres that they are not familiar with and to encourage more people to take up reading. Singapore was the first official book-crossing country in the world, beginning the trend in 2007. Every year, there is an anniversary convention where book-crossers take part in literary events and release books together.

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highest amount since February 2011. Malaga’s College of Architects, which approves all new buildings, described the rise as ‘very positive.’

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Malaga market booming with around 100 homes sold per day, while Spain sees growth of 27% Last year saw more than double the amount of new homes given licences on the previous year in Malaga, which is home to the key markets of Marbella, Benahavis and Mijas.

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Showboating! HIS team has just come second in the English Premiership for the first time since 1963. So Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis has every right to be showboating around the Med in his 68-metre superyacht, Aviva. The €126 million stunner has been seen in Gibraltar and Malaga this month and is believed to be en route to the Balearic Islands.

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THE government is welcoming any ideas for the development of a site at St Joseph’s Road. The government wants proposals that are sensitive and compatible with the area. The site, next to the Jumper’s Building, could be converted into a house or flats. Anyone interested is

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T could probably best be termed a slasher! Michael Douglas’s palatial Mallorca mansion has come back on the market with a third snipped from the price. Originally on the market for €50 million, the mid-19th century villa - where the likes of Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer have stayed - has now come down to €36.5 million. “The property was originally €50 million, so it’s now a very

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A LIMITED edition pin marking the 50th anniversary of the sovereignty referendum has been launched by the Gibraltar Heritage Trust. The pins replicate the original 1967 referendum rosettes which were issued to the Gibraltarian public in the lead up to the 1967 referendum. They are on sale now atthe trust’s shop. HIDDEN: Unique estate of Michael Douglas (pictured with Catherine Zeta Jones) in Mallorca

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IT was perhaps only a matter of time. Disgraced political fraudster Juan Antonio Roca has been spotted enjoying a break from prison at his two Marbella properties. The convicted Marbella planning boss - who made millions from crooked real estate deals - was given a break from his 20-year sentence due to good behaviour. Neighbours in the Poseidon building, where he owns two apartments, said he was accompanied by his daughter Maria and kept ‘a very discreet profile’. He only left the building by car and went to houses of friends in Marbella. "He does not let himself be seen in the streets of Marbella," an unnamed source said. The former planning svengali - who has been involved in countless fraud cases - has had dozens of properties seized plus millions of euros of cars and other luxury items over recent years. However, prosecutors allowed him to keep the two properties in the Poseidon building (see below) valued at €727,000, for agreeing to plead guilty. Roca effectively ran Marbella town hall from his private offices for more than a decade, paying officials each time they voted to approve permits to build or provide municipal services.

keting the property. She added: “It is an amazing property in one of the most beautiful parts of the island. I am sure there will be no problem in selling it now.” Basic Instinct star Douglas has been a long-term homeowner on the island, snapping up the 247-acre estate for an undisclosed sum in 1989 with ex-wife Diandra Luker. As well as stunning gardens, the stylish pad holds a gymnasium, games room, jacuzzi, library and wine cellar and cinema. Nestled in the Unesco World Heritage-protected Tramuntana mountains, it boasts seven separate buildings, including five individual apartments with 10 bedrooms and two cottages. Its stunning setting, in 247 acres of rolling Valldemossa countryside, offers glorious vistas of the sea and surrounding countryside. Douglas, who scooped an Oscar for 1987 film Wall Street, used to tend to the vineyards on the property, which offers crystal-clear sea views of the Mediterranean. Douglas, who is married to British actress Catherine Zeta Jones, originally put it up for sale in 2015 but took it off the market last year. The property was built in 1867 by the Austrian Archduke Ludwig Salvator after he fell in love with Mallorca. Douglas’ films include Basic Instinct, Falling Down, Disclosure and Wall Street. Email Amanda at amanda. btlr@gmail.com for more information.

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ALK through the backstreets of Estepona and count the massive murals adorning its high rise buildings - you could be forgiven for thinking Banksy had paid the town a clandestine visit. Ranging from homages to Miguel de Cervantes to celebrations of the town’s seafaring history, the diverse daubs are a prominent part of one of the Costa Del Sol’s most aesthetic towns.

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2 This stop-you-in-yourtracks mural with its nod to Hieronymus Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights can be found in Ordes, Galicia. The work of Italian artist Blue, it features a tribute to vegetarianism with produce praying to a blender.

They are not a traditional feature, only appearing in 2012 as part of a council scheme designed to improve some of the town’s forgotten neighbourhoods. But with the number of murals now standing at almost 40, the town is set to make a big deal of it with its first ever International Art Mural Competition. In July, 70 artists from all over the world are being invited to contribute their perspectives and compete for a prize of €10,000. To mark the event, take our tour of some of the most eye-catching Spanish murals you won’t find in Estepona.

It’s not always apartment blocks or houses that are illuminated by murals. Here, the Plaza de Armas bus station in Sevilla has a sleeping girl offset by eye-catching vivid colours.

3 Street artists Shepard Fairey and D*Face teamed up for these two murals in Malaga. Located next to the Centre for Contemporary Art (CAC), the pair were created for a street art festival.

The Basque capital of Vitoria-Gasteiz is known as the ‘Painted City’ for its murals which are featured on a walking tour. ‘The Thread of Time’ recalls its medieval past when it traded in fine fabrics.

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EPUTABLE local agents warn that a fraudster is offering bargain properties in Spain to trick the unsuspecting out of their deposits. The fraudster is offering ridiculously cheap property to trick victims into handing over deposits that will never be seen again. The fraudster is someone who used to work for a local real estate agent, then legged it to Thailand with the client database, and is now hammer-

ing the mailing list with astounding bargains that don’t exist. “So far we have found three clients who have paid him approximately €22,000 in deposits,” I am told. Once he has got his hands on the money, the fraudster no longer responds. An example of how he operates: He is hawking a villa for sale in Las Ramblas on the Costa Blanca – actual price €400,000 – as a bank repo with pool for just €99,995, which can be secured with a €10,000 deposit if you move fast and transfer him the money. Apparently the Police have been informed, and legal action is underway. As reputable local agents point out: ” If something

looks too good to be true, it probably is”. They also offer the following advice: 1. Ensure the agent has an established office 2. Check for AIPP membership 3. Do your research, if a property is at an unbelievable price, why is it still for sale? 4. Do your research on the agent The Spanish property market is plagued with incompetent clowns, cowboys, and crooks. Be careful who you deal with. www.spanishpropertyinsight.com

programme that can tap into 200 million potential candidates and short-term rental clients across the globe. “The main attraction for renters is golf, and Sotogrande is ideally placed to capture that market,” explains Pellegrino, “We only accept top quality properties and we work exclusively on behalf of their owners.” For those selling, the apporach is no less rigorous.

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The Alfonso XIII, Sevilla This Andalusian institution was opened for the Sevilla Expo of 1929 and nothing much has changed. The noble arches and columns are still here, and the corridors gleaming with iridescent tiles in Moorish tones, the fluted ceiling mouldings and gold-trimmed lifts. And guests still sip fino in the patio, as they always did. The hotel was a favourite with the current king’s mother, Doña Maria de las Mercedes de Borbón y Orleáns, as well as Sevilla’s most glamorous and celebrated visitors including Princess Grace of Monaco, Rita Hayworth (whose father was Sevillano), Orson Welles, Audrey Hepburn (above), Sofia Loren, Jackie Kennedy and Princess Diana, right. Some scenes from the 1962 epic Lawrence of Arabia were filmed here.

Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine, Valladolid This stunning spa hotel is 900 years old. The former abbey in the wine-producing area of Ribera del Duero in Valladolid is one of the most luxurious hotels in the country. One of the former stables is now the Santuario Wellness & Spa, where a dedicated spa sommelier offers guests a glass of wine before advising on suitable vinotherapy treatments, then running a wine bath in your room, so you can gaze across vineyards to the mountains beyond. The abbey is a celebrated Romanesque building founded in 1146 by the Premonstratensian Order - a Roman Catholic monastic sect founded in 1120 by St Norbert (1080-1134), a German bishop. Much of the original structure has been respected - the monks’ former cells are now smart rooms and the abbey’s grand refectory is now an acclaimed restaurant where chef Marc Segarra Saune uses the estate’s produce to inspire his menus.

Parador de Santiago de Compostela, Galicia This Galician luxury hotel is one of the oldest continually running lodgings in the world. The parador was founded by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella at the end of the 15th century as a refuge for pilgrims. It was designed to allow them to rest their feet after walking across Spain to pay homage to St James, who is buried in the cathedral on Obradoiro square. The most impressive guestrooms overlook the square and feature four-poster beds and antique Castilian furniture. The massive granite building in gothic, Renaissance and baroque styles is set around four cloisters.

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PAIN is littered with postcards from the past. From the Romans to the Vandals, almost every civilisation has set up shop on its shores. And to this day, some of their palaces, castles and magnificent villas remain intact and are available to stay in. For a romantic weekend away or a time travel trip through history, these heavenly hostelries have the coolest of back stories.

La Torre del Visco, Aragon This 15th century former farmhouse is set in 100 hectares of olive and almond trees. It was bought by a British couple - Jemma Markham and Piers Dutton - in 1995 and turned into a stunning luxury retreat. Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld, right, once nominated it as one of the three most romantic hotels in Spain, and fell under the spell of its wonderful breakfasts of breads, hams, cheeses and homemade quince jam.

Parador de Jaen, Jaen This spectacular restored castle hotel was built as a 12th-century Moorish fortress, connected to the city by hidden tunnels. During Arab rule the castle kept the city at peace, until it was captured by Ferdinand III in 1246. He extended the castle, which held out against the repeated attacks by the Moors over the next two hundred years, until all the Moors were expelled from Spain. Soaring vaulted ceilings, wooden beams and tiled floors add to the majestic splendour but the decadent comforts of its 45 bedrooms are far from medieval.

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THE Spanish government’s debt has soared to a staggering €1.12 trillion. According to data from the Bank of Spain, the debt has risen for a fourth consecutive month in March, and is now more than 100% of its GDP. The debt has been hovering around 100% since the middle of 2014, breaching European Union fiscal rules requiring it to be below 60%. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has set a government target to reduce the debt to 98.6% this year.

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Casais, who are now an official corporate sponsor, employ hundreds on the Rock. The Trustees of Calpe House have conveyed their upmost thanks to Casais, saying their work can only continue thanks to such community suppòrt.

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GIBRALTAR’S cycling rev- vice and a bell, and will olution has officially begun be available to rent at all with the introduction of times. BUSINESS TOP forprofessionnews in Spain! Minister for Infrastrucals are set to receive a long-awaited hire bikes. masterclass on the im- The scheme, known as ture and Planning Paul portance of disability Redibike, aims to encour- Balban said the bikes will age the public to think of help keep the public fit and awareness. Paul Hawkins from Brit- cycling as a healthy and healthy. ish charity Attitude is environmentally-friendly The scheme was anEverything will deliver a alternative to cars and nounced in 2015 after a previous attempt which presentation at the Sun- buses. born hotel on how en- Its initial phase has been was discontinued due to gaging and providing for sponsored by GibOil and low-quality equipment and people with disabilities consists of 105 bicycles lack of spare parts. makes good business and 120 docking points An interactive map of in 13 locations across the docking station locations, sense. together with registration The May 24 event, or- Rock. ganised by the govern- The bikes are fitted with information is available on ment, chamber of com- a carrier, a locking de- www.redibike.gi. merce and the Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses, will include a question and answer session afterwards. A Gibraltar chamber of commerce spokesman welcomed the initiative, SIX gas station employees in Spain saying: “Not only does it claim to have been dismissed for make sense for compa- refusing to wear a miniskirt. nies to make their busi- Despite the official uniform being nesses more accessible trousers, the women claim they to those with disabili- were dismissed for refusing to wear miniskirts during shifts. ties, but being aware of the The employees at AVIA in La Carall potential customers lota, Cordoba are now seeking adand treating them well vice from the Andalucian Women's speaks volumes about Institute. their values as a busi- The gas station owners responded ness.” on social media, claiming employees can wear leggings under the miniskirt, and even posted a picture of other female staff wearing trousers. AVIA has announced a review of the incident.

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Banking buddies Spain's economy minister has said state-owned Bankia may merge with Banco Popular. Several other banks have shown interest in the troubled lender.

Keeping things civil Church wedding have declined by 50% since 2008. A study by KPMG has revealed people are opting for small civil ceremonies as result of Spain's financial struggles.

Closer Union The Spanish government have called for deeper economic integration of the euro. Spain's PM Mariano Rajoy has demanded a large overhaul of the eurozone in a proposal to the European Commision.

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Flavour party Gibraltar’s Festival of flavours lands on the Rock

OCEAN village has hosted its first ever food festival. Ten restaurants prepared signature dishes for the two-day Festival of Flavours with live demonstrations featuring cuisine ranging from Indian and Japanese fusion to Spanish and Italian.

The festival was hosted by recently crowned Mr Gibraltar Sean Vincent Acris and GBC presenter Katy Docker. Market stalls offered treats like Iberico ham, chorizos, teas, baked goods and chutney. It marked the beginning of the Tapas Route which ends on June 3 and covers 11 restaurants, passports for which can be picked up at The Ivy, Little Bay, Wagamama and other eateries. To enter the prize draw for the route for the chance to win a one-night stay for two at the Hotel Almenara Sotogrande, participants need to collect all 11 stamps from each venue during the route, after purchasing a tapa in each establishment.

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Scene stealer Picardo must stop trying to steal the limelight (Spanish military plane flies into Gibraltar airspace as Picardo slams ‘dangerous harassment’, issue 44). This is a matter for London and the Ministry of Defence. Picardo is getting the British government off the hook and that is not in Gibraltar’s interests!

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Blown away This event was fantastic! (Art Dance International brings stunning local and international talent to one platform, online). Who knew we had so much talent on the Rock? I was blown away by what I saw on that stage!

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Not sure digging up the past is a good idea (Parliament to vote on moving Franco’s body, online). Wherever his body is placed is likely to become a shrine for his followers, and as most of the people who lived during the war are dead, it's probably better to let sleeping dogs lie. Sorry for the mixed metaphors!

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This has to be one of the most common sense and knowledgeable articles in the Olive Press for a long time. Great stuff. J.S, Marbella

Cops flop The Portuguese police were totally incompetent. Have you spoken to anyone in the UK Judiciary? I have, with someone who deals with child abuse and paedophiles all the time. I do not believe any of the lies printed by sick, depraved people who just want to earn money out of this tragedy. What a sick world we live in. Some people have no idea how paedophiles operate. They watch, they photograph and they order. They wait for an opportunity and pounce. That is what happened and most normal people know that. Brenda Jones, Jerez

Guilty by proxy

Don’t all these tour companies claim to have inspected the hotels and their facilities? If guests arrive to find the hotel not even able to accommodate them, is the tour operator not guilty of making fraudulent claims? Seems like a lawyer’s field day for success to me. That won’t help those that were disappointed but they should end up with adequate compensation and the tour operator’s reputation in tatters.

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The minute the McCanns left their three children home alone and went out for tapas and drinks at a bar, however far away from the apartment, they became guilty and no charges against them from the UK. Disgusting parenting. Any other parent would be in

prison for neglect. So yes, the McCanns are guilty. Agnes Fryer, Malaga

Insult to trolls I read one of the so-called ‘detectives’ books and it is nonsense. Just a load of speculation dressed up as fact. Online they can be whomever they like, but there is a reason why these online trolls operate anonymously from their sofas. I'm glad to see an article that addresses these pests. Calling them trolls is an insult to trolls. Trolls are harmless pests in comparison to these people. They are malignant conspiracy nuts. You will find their type all over the internet. They latch on to major tragedies and target the victims of them with their stalking, abusive behaviour. They feel entitled to do it and call it 'freedom of speech'. Unfortunately, their behaviour has become a fact of modern life and police seem powerless to deal with

them. Psychologists are starting to study them and they are coming up with some very similar conclusions, i.e. that the people who behave like this towards victims of terrible tragedies have a lot in common with each other. They tend to be anti-authority, anti-government, anti everything really. They are people who feel that life hasn't been kind to them whether it be through broken relationships or failed careers and businesses. They call themselves 'justice seekers', or 'truthseekers'. I fear for the victims.Your article struck a chord though and I think it struck a nerve elsewhere! Anonymous, UK

Jury’s out I have no idea what happened but I will never be convinced of the couple’s innocence. Every time new headlines appear I am just as convinced as I was 10 years ago that they are just making up stuff to cover something a whole lot bigger. Katia Westerdahl, Cadiz

Guilty The McCanns are hiding a terrible, guilty secret – they’ve known Maddie was dead since her ‘disappearance’. Anthony Sellars, UK

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Heavyweight hombres MEN in Spain are a third more likely to be overweight than women. According to a study by the Spanish Foundation of Nutrition, 40.5% of men aged 18 to 65 are overweight against 31.4% of women of the same age. The study also found that 22.7% of the men were obese, compared to 17.3% of women. Differing genetic makeup between men and women has been suggested as a partial explanation, along with a difference in average physical activity levels and dietary habits. Educational level, type of work and income were also suggested as factors by expert doctor Rosa Maria Ortega. She suggested men with the highest education level who took part in at least 150 minutes of vigorous physical activity a week were least likely to be overweight.

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New management for healthcare THE Gibraltar Government is restructuring how it manages healthcare. It published a bill this month to amend the Medical (Gibraltar Health Authority) Act 1987, changing the management structure of the Gibraltar Health Authority. Under the changes, the post of Chief Executive Officer of the GHA will be abolished, with duties instead assumed by the GHA’s Medical Director.

ST BERNARD'S Hospital has doubled the number of major surgeries thanks to increased beds. In the first four months of this year, the Gibraltar Health Authority carried out 161 major surgical procedures requiring in-patient stay: That's nearly double the number performed in the same period in 2016. Part of the reason for this is the increased bed availability at the Dudley Toomey surgical ward. There are also more beds thanks to the recentlyopened Hillsides Residential Home, which accommodates many of Gibraltar’s most vulnerable elderly residents. Minister for Health, Neil F. Costa, said: “I am extremely excited at the reforms and improvements currently being introduced by the Gibraltar Health Authority, led by our clinical teams. "We are confident that through the combination of measures announced, we BIGGER MEN: Overweight can ensure uninterrupted

The Government explained that the change was to allow the GHA to focus on clinical matters, and to place the Medical Director on a statutory basis, reflecting its importance. The Government has also included a change to the Care Agency Act, transferring responsibility for Elderly Residential Care from the Care Agency to the Gibraltar Health Authority.

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Bread alert! A MALAGA nutrition expert has slammed white bread and the ‘American diet’ for being the biggest causes of Spain’s obesity problems. Miguel Angel Martinez-Gonzalez claims young people have mixed the healthy Mediterranean diet with typically American foods, particularly ‘too much processed red meat.’ “I’m not saying we have to become vegetarians, but there is scientific evidence to suggest there is a drastic reduction in death from heart disease and cancer if we replace animal proteins with vegetable proteins,” he said. “The Mediterranean diet is the best option. If you have to eat animal protein, it is better to eat fish than meat, and it is better to eat rabbit or poultry than red meat.” Martinez-Gonzalez added that bread is a real problem. “White bread is one of the most serious problems, most people eat it and even stuff themselves with it.”

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read a report last week that that many Spanish children do not leave home until they are nearly 30-years-old, a decade later than other European countries. It raised a wry smile as I lived with my Dad, on and off, both in London and Marbella for more than a few years. If you imagine a cross between Steptoe and Son meets The Odd Couple and you get the general idea of chez Brown at the time. Apart from a few idiosyncrasies we actually get on famously – he's an ex international racing driver and great company, although he does have an unexplained fondness for 'Eastenders' that I have yet to comprehend as he was born in Rhonda.

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Explaining to female guests could also be tricky - it might be seen as terminally uncool to be living with your father when you are over 30. I tried passing him off as a retired manservant whose family had been in our service for hundreds of years, but with little success.

Mind you, that trick worked both ways as on occasion he would try passing me off as his driver, once famously getting into the back seat of the car and regally asking me to pick him up "at the usual time". It's little wonder that he didn't get me a chauffeur's

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spend the first four months of every year wishing the days would fast forward. Then May arrives and I want time to stand still. Like this. Forever. Those cold, dark mornings are but a distant memory. The sun is shining, birds are singing and the temperature’s not too hot yet. Marbella is simply beautiful. Scarlet and crimson bougainvillea cloak every building, fuschia blooms abundantly on roadsides...and then there are the jacarandas, scattering purple petals, like confetti in the breeze. Of course, as a freelance writer, this is no time for me to rest on my laurels (or any other kind of plant). Marbella is gearing up for “the biggest summer yet” and crazy season is coming. Every day (and night) means visiting the latest “it place” in town to see what’s on offer (each one more “it” than the last, naturally). Glitz, glamour and gaudy times are here. If there’s one industry, though, that thrives here even more than bars and beauty salons, it’s the cosmetic surgery industry. And this summer, ‘The Brazilian Buttlift’ is apparently the new kid on the block. “Breasts are so ‘Noughties’”, one cosmetic surgeon tells me as I try hard to compose myself. “No one wants breasts anymore. 2010s are about the buttocks. Bums are big, and bigger is better.” He pulls out ‘before’ and ‘after´ photographs. “I remove excess fat from the rest of the body and inject it into the buttocks, but I would never use anyone else’s fat, in case the body has a reaction.” I leave the interview stunned, and conceding that Marbella is getting crazier by the minute. The Marbella madness continues, with me, the willing guinea pig, sampling menus and getting preened, polished and plucked like turkey before Christmas. So much for glamour – this is exhausting! Come back bare face, bedraggled hair and ballet pumps – all is forgiven! It is typical that on one of my ‘dress-down’ mornings I bump into none other than tennis world number two, Novak Djokovic. Having stumbled out of a gruelling gym session, I’m refuelling

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with a double espresso in Organic Café on the Golden Mile when I spot the tennis legend across the counter from me. I’m momentarily star-struck and lost for words, until I find myself mumbling something about his choice of cereal bars, “Those ones, are great!” I tell him, ”My son loves them” He smiles and we shake hands. Whether the coffee is finally kicking in or it’s Novak’s easy nature, the two of us are chatting vivaciously in no time. We discuss the fact that his brother lives here and Novak’s love for the place. What is it about Marbella? “The laidback vibe, the easygoing way of life, the people, the weather…” he says, revealing that he plays tennis every day, even when on holiday, and Marbella’s climate allows him to play outdoors almost all year round. I tell him that I’d managed to catch a glimpse of him last summer at the Seal concert in the Puente Romano. “Wasn’t that great?!” he enthuses. “That was an AMAZING concert! So intimate for such a massive star…and his performance was fantastic!” His respect and admiration for the star is evident. “He is a true artist – one of the greats.” I look up at the tennis player towering over me and am bowled over by his enthusiasm. “As are you” I tell him. “Thank you” he smiles, with a humble nod of the head I congratulate him on his baby, due in the summer, and ask if we’ll be seeing more of him in Marbella. “I’ll be back soon,” he grins before smiling for a selfie (my hands can’t stop shaking with excitement) and then he’s off. And that’s Marbella. My month has included 18 parties, five makeovers, four food reviews and three lavish functions…and an impromptu interview with one of the greatest tennis players on the planet. Over cereal bars. With unbrushed hair. In my tracksuit. I may not be ready to get botoxed or buttlifted, but I suppose it wouldn’t hurt to carry a lipstick around with me… just in case. After all, if you can’t beat them, join them.

cap to wear. Having said that, living with my father meant that we got to know the neighbours. On one Friday evening, following a particularly tough magazine deadline, I returned home late at night to find the house deserted. I was somewhat puzzled by this until I heard the sound of a party in full swing next door. I knocked on the neighbour's front door to be greeted with a cry of "Oh, you must be the son!!!", and found my Dad holding court with his motor racing stories in the garden.

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I retreated to the kitchen – always my signature move at house parties – and found myself chatting to an huge, but thankfully friendly Nigerian, who I thought I recognised. He told me his name was Steve, that he lived in Bath and that he played a bit of rugby. Fortified by a few swift San Miguels, I launched into a comprehensive rundown of my own `glittering´rugby career (a couple of really bad seasons for a Saturday morning Richmond pub team). I was halfway through my spiel when I realised where I knew him from. "Steve. Nigerian. Lives in Bath and plays a bit of rugby" I said. "Yes" he grinned It was Steve Ojomoh. The then England flanker What was even worse was that his mate, Adedayo Adeyemi, the then England winger was with him. "Ade, meet Giles" said my new best mate Steve "He plays a bit of rugby!" "Really" replied Adedayo "Rugby player? Well you better come drinking with us!" The next thing I knew, I was being bundled into a taxi with two current England international and a Leicester second row who obviously didn't think much of me, and was being taken on a supercharged bar crawl of Banus. As the shot drinking started I soon realised that I was well out of my league, and left the field of play and hour later, staggering as if the entire French pack had just run over me. In the morning my head felt the same. I decided it was time to fly the nest soon after!

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