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ISSUE 104 - Friday 26th July 2019 

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HOLIDAYS! 

by Alex Trelinski 

A FOUR-STRONG Madridbased 

gang that stole 

top-of-the-range mobile 

phones from bars and 

nightclubs in Benidorm 

has been arrested by the 

National Police. 

Two men and two women 

aged between 19 and 25, of 

Spanish and Moroccan nationalities, 

ran an operation 

which took advantage of the 

fact that people would not be 

fully focused on personal security 

whilst having a good 

night out. 

The National Police discovered 

that the group would 

make trips from Madrid to 

Benidorm to stage their robberies, 

taking phones out 

of bags, as well as helping 

themselves to any money. 

Two of the gang were literally 

caught in the act and 

arrested whilst trying to put 

a hand into a bag in a club. 

The other two were arrested 

the following morning, 

as they tried to leave 

some rental accommodation 

with four suitcases, and 

struggled to explain why hey 

had so many mobile phones 

on them. 

Authorities managed to 

recover a total of 74 high-end 

mobile phones. 

Recovered units 

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Jail and big fine for have-a-go-hero 

MANY people and parts of the 

press are outraged at the sentence 

handed down to a young 

man involved in an accidental 

killing after stopping a mugger. 

The incident happened in Fuengirola 

in 2015 when a known drug 

addict and career criminal, Pedro 

TT aged 41, snatched a woman’s 

bag. The defendant, Borja WV aged 

22, intervened and, in the ensuing 

struggle, struck the thief twice 

about the head. He landed badly 

and went into a coma that he died 

from two days later. 

The prosecutors case was that 

Borja did not use reasonable force 

although the defence team said that 

A Valencian court has sentenced 

a man to 15 years in jail after 

finding him guilty of repeated 

child abuse of the daughter of 

his partner. 

The abuse started in Castellon in 

2007 when the victim was just ten 

years old and continued until 2013 

when she reported the attacks. At 

that time she had been diagnosed 

as suffering from chronic post traumatic 

stress disorder and had suicidal 

thoughts. Tragically she killed 

herself in January 2017. The court 

heard how the defendant had ready 

access to the girl as he used to pick 

her up from school. He would take 

her to his home to play with his dogs 

and soon began abusing her, something 

that soon turned to full rape, 

often with aggression and even involving 

tying the child up. 

by Simon Russell 

he hit out in self defence and had 

never intended to harm the other 

man. However last week the court 

ruled against him and sentenced 

him to two years in jail and a fine of 

€180,000. They said that the blows 

were struck after the bag had been 

retrieved and were a disproportionate 

use of force. The young man 

also left the scene despite the thief 

clearly being badly hurt. 

In a further twist the victim’s 

daughters have said they are unconcerned 

about the defendant 

serving the jail term if the fine is 

paid. Other commentators have 

said that the fine is disproportionate 

as Pedro TT had never provided 

for his children, spending all his 

time and money on drugs. Borja 

is said to be half Spanish and half 

British, a keen sportsman who was 

working in family estate agency 

business and studying for a degree. 

Many have said that his life is now 

in tatters all due to an altruistic 

act for a stranger, something which 

sends out the wrong message to 

young people. Right wing party Vox 

clearly agree as they have raised 

about €110,000 to help with the defendant’s 

costs and fines. Borja initially 

turned this cash down but is 

now understood to have accepted it. 

Abused child committed suicide

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A PAKISTANI man has 

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for kidnapping a Slovakian 

woman as part of 

a plot to marry her and 

obtain EU citizenship. 

The 31-year-old man held 

her in a flat in Tortosa, near 

Tarragona, for around three 

weeks before she managed 

to call police in Slovakia, 

who then tipped off their 

counterparts in Spain.. 

The 42-year-old woman 

was only able to tell officers 

that she was in a flat above 

a red bridge over a river, 

and that she had found a 

piece of paper inside the 


house with a Tortosa address 

on it. 

She made the call when 

her captor left her locked 

in the property during a 

brief trip out alone. Europol 

agents alerted the regional 

Mossos d’Esquadra officers 

and told them the woman 

was alleging the forced wedding 

was due to take place 

within two days and she 

had received death threats 

if she called the police. 

The Pakistani was bailed 

after a court appearance, 

pending further inquiries. 

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investment funds – these should 

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preferably a 10+ year track record. 

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Guardia Civil in Southern 

Spain, after the body of 

British pensioner that he 

worked for, was found 

buried in shallow grave 

some 30 metres from 

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74-year-old Lesley Pearson 

was reported missing 

since the middle of last week 

after she failed to return a 

hire car. Her body was found 

close to her home in Alger 

in Cadiz province, with the 

Guardia arresting the man, 

Francisco Javier Becerra, 

aged 45, on Sunday. Mrs. 

Pearson had moved to Gibraltar, 

as her finca was too 

big for her after her husband 

Frank passed away a 

few years ago. 

She returned every week 

to check on the property 

which was put on the market, 

with local reports suggesting 

that the handyman 

had lied about the fact that 

it had been sold and that he 

started to sell off valuable 

items from within it. 

That has led to speculation 

that Mrs.Pearson confronted 

him about the illegal 

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week’s tragedy. 

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BODYSUIT DOESN’T FLY! 

CABIN CREW working for 

Vueling Airlines crew objected 

to a female passenger’s 

low-cut bodysuit and 

allegedly refused to allow 

her to board a Barcelonabound-flight 

at Mallorca 

because of her ‘attitude’. 

Staff described the passenger’s 

outfit as a ‘swimsuit’ 

AN Irish tourist was 

stopped at Malaga airport 

when wearing an expensive 

watch bearing a strong 

resemblance to one he had 

reported as stolen the day 

before. 

The 56 year old had told police 

in Puerto Banus (Marbel- 



and claimed she had been 

‘abusive’ when confronted 

about it, and that the verbal 

barrage was actually the real 

reason that she was stopped 

from travelling. 

The woman’s sister 

claimed she had been denied 

Caught red handed 


AFTER previous indications that Javea’s 

Cabo de Sant Antoni lighthouse could be 

converted into a hotel, the town hall have 

now said it is to be turned into an information 

centre. 

An architectural firm have been awarded the 

project and given an initial budget of just over 

€14,000 to start the works. 

The council havesaid that it is important 

that such an historic building remains in public 

use and it will serve as an information point for 

the marine reserve and Montgo Natural Park. 

Schools in particular are expected to take 

la), where he was on holiday, 

that a stranger had grabbed 

his wrist and twisted off the 

watch, valued at €28,000. 

Police started an investigation 

but felt that there 

were holes in the story and 

boarding even after friends 

offered items of clothing for 

her to cover up. 

The Spanish passenger 

was intending to fly with her 

boyfriend for a break in Barcelona 

but both did not make 

the journey. 

Reports suggest that 

the woman was wearing a 

went to the airport the following 

day to question the 

man further. 

He was checking on to a 

flight to Ireland and police 

noticed he was wearing a 

watch which was identical 

to the one reported as stolen. 

They took the decision to 

arrest him and have initially 

charged the man with fraud 

and filing a false complaint. 

Lighthouse plans confirmed 

advantage of the buildings change of purpose, 

with organised trips to the new centre. 

denim mini-skirt on top of 

her black bodysuit, and she 

jokingly offered to cover up 

with a sarong, which is when 

she claims the cabin crew 

took offence. 

She plans to complain to 

Vueling, who turn said that 

there is a strict clothing policy 

in force for all passengers, 

and that she was wearing 

a swimsuit. 

The company added 

though that it was the fact 

that she was abusive which 

was the only factor that 

saw her refused access to 

the plane. 

THIEF KILLER 

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A NIGHTCLUB worker, who 

was handed a two year jail 

sentence for killing a thief, 

has had his prison sentence 

suspended for four 

years by a Malaga court. 

The man, named as Borja 

W.V. Was aged 22 at the time 

of incident back in 2015, after 

helping a woman whose 

purse was stolen by the thief 

in February 2015 in the Costa 

del Sol resort of Fuengirola. 

Borja chased and punched 

a man in the head who 

had just stolen the woman’s 

purse, and the thief 

died two days later from a 

brain hemorrhage. 

The Malaga court in December 

2018 sentenced Borja 

to two years in jail and ordered 

that he pay 180 thousand 

euros in compensation 

to the victim’s two daughters. 

Prison sentences of two 

years or under do not usually 

result in jail time being 

served if the convicted person 

has no previous criminal 

record. 

But by last month, Borja 

had only paid six thousand 

euros and was facing jail. 

Far-right political party 

Vox last week launched a 

crowd-funding campaign 

to help him pay and avoid 

jail, shining a spotlight on 

the case. 

On Monday, the Malaga 

court said that apart from 

suspending the jail sentence, 

it had ordered Borja to pay 

250 euros a month in compensation, 

if he “has the means to 

do so”. 

The judge noted that he 

had not committed another 

offence since the incident and 

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Anchors away plea 

Mayor Ramiro (right) with councillors Mari Carmen 

Velazquez and Miguel Gomis. 

No 

smoking 

please 

ONDARA’S famous old 

bullring is used for many 

events and festivals, especially 

this time of year, and 

the mayor has launched a 

campaign requesting that 

people refrain from smoking 

while attending events. 

Jose Ramiro, along with the 

councillors for health and fiestas, 

said that this is not just 


about your own health but 

that of those around you, often 

including children. In a crowd 

one cigarette can affect about 

40 people in your proximity 

and the hope is that the bullring 

will become a smoke free 

zone, despite being an outside 

open space. 

DENIA’S Environment 

Councillor has said that 

the town could do with 

more help patrolling the 

Cabo de Sant Antoni natural 

reserve as boats continue 

to illegally anchor in 

the protected area. 

The ban is in place to protect 

the fragile marine life on 

the sea floor but many crafts 

NO CHARGES 

are either unaware of the 

ban or are purposely ignoring 

it. 

Councillor Maite Perez has 

said that the stretch of water 

between Denia and Javea is 

too large for their one boat 

to patrol at this time of year 

when the amount of pleasure 

crafts in the area peaks. 

She said that they have 


A BRITISH man was arrested 

by Mallorca police 

in connection with the alleged 

rape of a 24-yearold 

British woman. 

But after a court appearance, 

he was released after 

the woman declined to 

press charges. 

The duo met on holiday 

in Magaluf, and the alleged 

assault happened in the 

put in a request to the Ministry 

for ideally another boat 

but, failing that, resources to 

allow for surveillance from 

the land. 

Other problems include jet 

skis and speedboats going 

too fast and too close to the 

coast, threatening bathers 

and damaging the cliff face 

with their wash. 

early hours of last Friday 

morning at a hotel in the 

busy Punta Magella area of 

the resort. 

The man was detained 

after the victim gave a description 

of the clothes that 

he wore. 

Swapping 

butts for 

beer 

A beach bar in Denia is running 

an unusual promotion 

this summer - if you fill a 

plastic cup with cigarette 

butts from the beach they 

will reward you with a glass 

of beer. 

Chiringuito Azul on the 

Marineta Cassiana beach 

has said that the butts are an 

environmental problem and 

spoil the image of the resort. 

Smokers who wouldn’t 

dream of throwing other litter 

on the sands still discard their 

fag ends there, many of which 

eventually end up in the sea 

and contain toxins which are 

damaging to marine life. 

The campaign has spread 

across social media and joins 

other larger ones such as 

#desentierralacolilla which 

encourages people to post pictures 

of discarded cigarettes 

ends to shame smokers into 

using the bins on beaches.

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TERRACE STUB OUT 

CATALUNYA could ban 

smoking on the outdoor 

terraces of bars and 

restaurants as well as 

in bus shelters and on 

train platforms, under 

plans from the region´s 

health authority. 

The ban would also extend 

to open-air sports facilities 

and inside cars. 

The proposed changes, 

which could come into force 

within a year, are certain to 

meet fierce resistance from 

the hospitality industry, and 

it´s unclear whether the regional 

government will pursue 

the plans. 

Ever since smoking was 

banned indoors, the number 

of venues with outdoor 

spaces has grown across the 

whole of Spain. 

At present, smoking is 

permitted only on terraces 


that are entirely or mostly in 

the open air. However, Catalan 

health officials claim the 

current law is frequently 

flouted in enclosed outdoor 

spaces and are planning a 

series of inspections. 

There are no plans for the 

tentative proposals to be 

looked at nationally, though 

the Spanish government 

is considering raising the 

price of tobacco and banning 

smoking in cars when children 

are passengers. 

The number of smokers in 

Spain has fallen to around 

22 per cent, according to Eurostat, 

above the EU average 

of 18 per cent, and well 

above the UK on 13 per cent, 

where tobacco prices are 

more than double compared 

to Spain. 

The apartment block where the incident occurred. 

SKIN cancer among Britons 

is on the rise and 

cheap holidays to hot 

spots such as the Costa 

Blanca is partly to blame, 

according to Cancer Research 

UK. 

Ignorance about the disease 

or failure to follow 

guidelines are also a factor 

DETAILS have been released 

of one of Spain’s 

biggest home and décor 

trade fairs, the Habitat 

2019 

exhibition in Valencia. This 

year’s event has almost doubled 

in size and will be a massive 

65,000 square metres 

spread over six pavilions with 

space for over 500 exhibitors. 

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Attempted murderer 

was only mortality 

A 32 year old man who tried 

to kill his ex-wife in Denia 

has died in hospital a day 

after attempting suicide. 

The initial attack occurred 

last Wednesday after the man 

broke into the 26 year old’s 

apartment on the Saladar 

Paseo and waited for her by 

hiding under a bed. When she 

returned home he came out 

of hiding and an altercation 


started, while her mother, who 

intervened, was also stabbed 

near the heart but survived. 

The attacker then ingested 

salfuman, a heavy duty cleaning 

product that contains 

hydrochloric acid. He was arrested 

and taken straight to 

hospital but died on Thursday 

morning in Denia Hospital. 

Fun in the sun sees cancer rise 

with 90% of melanomas being 

classified as preventable. 

Although people are advised 

to always use a high factor 

sun cream and avoid getting 

burnt at all costs they also 

have to be careful back in 

the UK where the sun still 

Home-makers paradise 

tures furniture, lighting and 

decorations and is scheduled 

for September 17 to 20 at the 

Feria de Valencia. It will feature 

exhibitors from the region 

and across Spain as well 

from several other countries 

including the UK, Malaysia, 

Germany, Belgium, China, 

France, Italy and Turkey. 

has the power to do damage. 

Rates for the under 50s have 

also risen, up 70% since the 

1990s, although the vast majority 

of sufferers are still over 

65. Until the 1970s holidays 

abroad were rare while now 

even “ordinary” people often 

have several sun-soaked 

breaks a year. 

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Scene of the assault. 

Stabbed after 

saving child 

A 39 year old man who 

intervened after seeing 

a youth threatening two 

teenagers with a knife 

was stabbed three times 

by the assailant. 

The incident happened 

in Alaquas (Valencia) last 

week when the passer-by 

saw a man holding a knife 

to the throat of one of two 

fifteen year olds, demanding 

his mobile phone. He 

confronted the thief who 

stabbed him in the arm, 

side and on his hand before 

fleeing. One of the youths 

called the emergency services 

and an ambulance 

quickly arrived. 

The Local Police later 

tracked down the assailant 

after identifying him from 


CCTV as someone who was 

well known to them. 

He was intercepted when 

he was trying to get on a 

bus, although the agent had 

to point his gun at him after 

the assailant appeared to 

be removing something that 

could have been a weapon 

from his pocket. 

The weapon was removed 

from the 24 year old Spanish 

man who has been remanded 

in custody awaiting 

charges. The condition 

of the man who intervened 

in the assault is not known 

at this stage, although 

some sources are saying the 

weapon was not a knife but 

a pair of scissors. 

Portugal fugitives 

arrested in Alicante 

THE National Police have 

arrested two men just outside 

Alicante City who are 

wanted in connection with 

people trafficking crimes in 

Portugal. 

The pair had been sentenced 

to 15 years in jail for 

exploiting a mentally disabled 

man by using him to sell toys 

and balloons at fairs and festivals 

in Portugal. 

They kept him in “slave 

conditions” and paid no salary, 

threatening to kill the victim 

when he said he didn’t want to 

LAST week one of man’s greatest 

achievements, the lunar landings, celebrated 

its 50th anniversary amidst 

global fanfare. 

However a senior Valencian politician 

raised a few eyebrows by seeming to side 

with the small but dedicated group of 

people who think the whole thing was an 

elaborate hoax. Susana Ros, socialist dep- 


work for them any longer. The 

pair absconded before their 

sentence could begin and a 

European arrest warrant was 

issued. 

The Portuguese authorities 

had reason to believe 

they were in Alicante and the 

men were arrested in a caravan 

park on the city outskirts 

where they had been living. 

They are now expected to be 

returned to Portugal to begin 

serving their prison terms. 

Politician joins moon conspiracy theory 


The two men are arrested. 

uty for Castellon province, tweeted “I am 

one of those who think we did not reach 

the moon. After 50 years we haven’t gone 

back. Suspicious”? Well no, would be the 

answer from most people about a subject 

that politicians usually steer away from 

so as not to appear as cranks, for want of a 

Record sales for Prime Day 

AMAZON shifted 175 million products 

during this year’s Prime Day event, a 

huge leap from the 100 million shifted 

in last year’s Prime sale. 

Partly this is down to the fact that in 

fact the “Day” was a 48 hour sales period 

but it is still the biggest retail event in the 

history of the firm and possibly in retailing 

overall. 

Owner Jeff Bezos, the world’s richest 

better word. After sparking something of 

a “Twitter-storm” Ms Ros issued an apology 

saying that her party “will always be 

one of science” and that the comments 

had been made as a joke. Not everyone 

is convinced, thinking her retraction has 

been prompted by the reaction of both her 

followers and party. 

Spain’s science minister, former astronaut 

Pedro Duque, has yet to comment 

on the comments his colleague made. 


man who built the company from its roots 

as an online bookseller, was understandably 

pleased with the figures. 

Voice activated devices such as Alexa 

and Echo were among the best-selling 

lines which included 100,000 computers, 

200,000 TVs, 300,000 headphones and 

350,000 luxury beauty products. 

PASSPORT PICKLE 

A STUDENT nurse from 

Scotland was refused access 

to her Ryanair flight 

from Alicante-Elche airport, 

because of water damage 

to her passport. 

Shannon Wotherspoon, 

from Kirkcaldy in Fife, told 

the Daily Record newspaper 

that an allergic reaction forced 

airport staff to examine her 

passport more closely, which 

meant they noticed some wa- 

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Torrevieja, will be taking a summer 

holiday from today(Friday, July 26th). 

The facility will reopen again on Monday, 

September 2nd. 

The Age Concern charity shops in Los 

Montesinos and Torrevieja will also take a 

summer break between the same dates. 


ter damage. Despite Ryanair 

blocking her return journey 

home to Edinburgh, British 

Airways had no problems with 

her passport, but the 24-yearold 

had to shell out an additional 

£200 for the new flight 

home to the Scottish capital. 

Ms Wotherspoon used social 

media to say that she 

would ‘never fly with Ryanair 

again´ and also stated that 

she was told to get medical 

help at Alicante-Elche hospital, 

but could not find anyone 

to help her. 

A spokesperson for Ryanair 

said: ‘It is each passenger’s 

individual responsibility to 

ensure that he/she is travelling 

on a valid passport (not 

expired and not damaged), 

in compliance with our terms 

and conditions”.



U3A Vall Del Pop: The Entertainers 

THE Entertainers is a new 

group within U3A Vall del 

Pop with a mission to perform 

classic pop ballads 

and up-tempo hit songs 

that you all know, with a 

special emphasis on fun, 

entertainment and audience 

participation. 

They presently have a 

line-up of seven main singers, 

four principal singers 

and a three-girl backing 

and dance team, affectionately 

known as “The Dolly 

Birds”. 

David Rohl, who has 

worked in the music industry 

for over fifty years, is 

their Musical Director who 

records The Entertainers 

their backing tracks in his 

home studio for them to 

sing to, so the overall effect 

is rich and powerful. 

The group’s objective is 

to perform great singalong 

numbers and, at the same 

time, to do so with lots of 

energy ... and a smattering 

of humour. 

Their repertoire caters 

for a generation which grew 

up in the 1960s and 70s and 

is very much influenced by 

the music of that era. 

But they also tackle some 

of the classic songs from the 

later decades – even tracks 

released as late as 2018! 

If you enjoy singing and 

would like to join them, 

they are considering adding 

a choir to support the frontline 

singers at some of the 

bigger venues where there 

is room to accommodate a 

larger group. 

New members who have 

the itch to sing the main 

melodies and move to irresistible 

rhythms (no statues 

required!) 

just write to our Group 

Leader – Ditas Rohl – at 

ditasrohlspain@gmail.com. 

Practice meetings will be 

held twice a month, on a 

Wednesday morning between 

10:00 and 12:00 

(venue variable but usually 

in the Jalon Valley). There 

is a 2 charge per session 

to help with the costs of 

new equipment and general 

maintenance. 

Why not come along and 

join the fun? The U3A is all 

about self-motivated groups 

passing on their skills 

and knowledge. 

For further information 

on U3A Vall del Pop check 

our website [http://u3avalldelpop.com]. 

The U3A is all about enjoyment 

and learning, and 

this is particularly evident 

in the U3A Vall del Pop, 

whose members hold their 

General Assembly generally, 

fiestas and holidays permitting, 

on the first Thursday 

of each month at the 

Centre Polivalent in Murla, 

and have a diverse range of 

groups for the interest of 

the members. 

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CHARITY Shop supporting the 

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Teulada/Moraira, for whom we 

have purchased two ambulances, 

supporting Afa 

Alzheimer Teulada, donating a 

vehicle to enable them to collect 

and return patients,, tv etc, and 

to whom we will soon be donating 

money towards their new “Sensory 

Room”, We have also purchased 

climbing equipment for 

the local school. In the future we 

also plan to support The Centro 

de Acogida de Pedreguer, (a safe 

house for women and children). 

Please do come along and help us 

to continue supporting these essential 

services. 

We will be opeing as usual in 

August, and we look forward to 

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ROOF COLLAPSE SHOCK 

by 

Alex Trelinski 

A 52-year-old 

woman was injured 

on Thursday 

morning after 

the roof of commercial 

premises 

in Villajoyosa 

collapsed. 

The incident happened 

at around 

11.00am at an unnamed 

building on 

Avenida Les Marines 

in the town, 

with a Samu unit 

attending the scene 

to treat the woman 

who suffered 

head injuries. 

After on site 

treatment, she was 

transferred to the 

IMED Hospital 

in Levante. 

No further details 

about the incident 

have been 

released.



Local&WhatsOn 

Music by 

the beach 

THIS Saturday, 27th July, 


set-list there is also a tribute 

there is a concert by the 

to Amy Winehouse and a selection 

La Lira Musical Society and is at Playa Raco de l’Albir 

of songs from Disney’s 

of l’Alfas del Pi, part of and will be in two parts. Pieces 

“The Lion King”. Admission 

the summer festival programme. 

performed include “Xabat” is free for all and there will 

by Saul Gomez and “Alegria” also be a range of artisan craft 

The event starts at 10pm by Oscar Navarro. In a varied stalls at the site. 

Alfas,Albir,Altea 

Lighthouse among music venues 

THE cycle of free orchestral and chamber 

music in l’Alfas and l’Albir continues until 

Sunday. 

About fifty musicians are taking part this 

year featuring piano, strings, flute and vocals 

in a variety of venues. 

Tonight (Friday) it is the turn of the Platja 

Albir Social Centre while tomorrow the venue 

is the l’Albir Lighthouse. Sunday is the 

Forum Mare Nostrum and the final concert is 


on Monday with a return to the Social Centre. 

The Friday performance starts at 10pm 

while the others are scheduled for 8pm and 

all have free entry. 

The musicians are made up of a mix of professional 

teachers and their students, given 

the important opportunity to perform in front 

of a live audience. 

The group left red roses to honour the victims and their families. 

Alfaz commemorates 22/7 

REPRESENTATIVES of the 

Alfasin and Scandinavian 

communities met last 

Monday at the Johan Galtung 

Peace Park in L’Alfas 

del Pi, to perform a simple 

ceremony honouring the 

victims who lost their lives 

in the 2011 terror attacks 

in Oslo and the island of 

Utoya, in Norway 

by Andy Mansell 

In commemoration, the 

gathering held a minute 

silence in memory of the 

victims and their families 

and left red roses under the 

sculpture ‘Utoya’, created 

and donated by the Basque 

artist Agustín Ibarrola, symbolising 

a commitment to 

freedom and peace. 

L’Alfàs del Pi, a municipality 

with the largest and 

most established Norwegian 

community in Spain, have 

performed the ceremony 

each July 22nd, since the attacks 

by right wing extremist, 

Anders Behring Breivik, 

eight years ago, in which 77 

victims lost their lives. 

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FOUR new safety rings 

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of the l’Alfas Beaches 

Department and the 

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The lifebuoys are located 

at the watchtower, the 

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Bach and on the border 

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close to shore. Councillor 

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this week, saying it improves 

coastal safety measures 

at the busiest time of 

the year. 


Local&Lifestyle 

Pensioner struck by tram 

TWO tram lines were closed for half an 

hour in Alicante City on Wednesday after 

a 74 year old woman was hit by one 

of the public transport vehicles. 

The accident occurred at the Cabo de 

las Huertas roundabout and involved the 

tram that runs between Plaza La Coruña 

and San Juan beach. Apparently she 

crossed when the lights were red and has a 

broken wrist and several bruises. She has 

been hospitalised but is not thought to be 

badly injured. 

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Local&Lifestyle 

Safety concerns 

for hospital staff 

AROUND 250 healthcare 

professionals have protested 

at Alicante’s General 

Hospital about the 

lack of safety they feel 

they are encountering in 

their day to day work. 

This follows a recent incident 

where a staff mem- 


ber was badly beaten for 

telling someone they could 

not smoke in an area of 

the hospital that was next 

to the paediatrics ward. 

There was a similar incident 

a month ago and Daniel 

Garcia, head of the local 

Health Workers Union, 

said that matters have 

been worse in 2019 than 

before. Meetings have been 

arranged with the hospital 

management team and requests 

made for measures 

such as more security staff. 

Bathers in the red after fines 

TWENTY swimmers on 

a Valencian beach were 

fined 150 euros after ignoring 

red flags prohibiting 

bathing last Sunday. 

This happened in Sagunto 

and the fines were 

incurred by the Local Police 


who are sometimes accused 

of turning a blind eye to 

such infractions. However 

Councillor for the Police, 

Natalia Antonino, said that 

the rules were there to protect 

beach goers and the 

police did the right thing by 

strictly enforcing the law. 

150 euros is actually the 

minimal fine under the ordinance 

and serious breaches 

can incur penalties of up 

to 900 euros . 

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French woman 

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Benidorm club 

toilet 

A twenty-nine-year-old man 

has been jailed for seven 

years, with a further ten on 

probation for the rape of 

a French tourist in a wellknown 

discotheque on the 

outskirts of Benidorm. 

The court in Alicante heard 

how the victim, had visited 

the venue with a group of 

friends, whilst on a holiday in 

Calpe last August. 

After meeting in the club, 

the attacker followed the 

French woman into a toilet cubicle 

in one of the toilets. 

Once inside, he pinned her 

against the cubicle wall, blocking 

the exit door and began to 

kiss and fondle her against 

her will. 

Unable to call for help because 

the attacker had placed 

his hand over her mouth, the 

victim’s statement told how 

the man proceeded to rape 

her, even though one of her 

friends had entered the bathroom 

to look for her. 

Once the aggressor left 

the scene of the attack, the 

woman was able to rejoin her 

friends to describe her ordeal. 

The attacker was confronted 

by the friends of the victim, 

where a fight ensued, before 

spilling out onto the venue’s 

car park, where the attacker 

was able to flee to his car before 

leaving the scene. 

National Police officers 

arrived to take statements 

from the victim, her friends 

and a doorman from the 

disco who had witnessed 

the confrontation. 

During the trial earlier this 

month the accused, maintained 

his innocence, telling 

the court the victim was lying 

and no sex took place. 

However, using evidence 

provided by the victim and 

witnesses, plus DNA samples 

from the woman, the court 

concluded the attack took 

place. The convicted man, who 

was already held in pre-trial 

detention, was also ordered 

to pay the victim 15,000 for 

physical and psychological 

damage caused to the victim. 


Local&WeLoveBenidorm 

The first residents are expected to move in by the end of 2020 

InTempo gets the go ahead 

THE owners of Benidorm’s tallest 

building have received their builders 

licence, allowing them to begin 

work on a major overhaul and update 

on the development. 

InTempo, the incomplete, iconic residential 

complex, with its two distinctive 

towers topped by a diamond, which 

has graced the resorts Poniente skyline 

for a number of years, has been beset 

by financial and structural problems, 

since its conception. 

However, new owners, Uniq Residential, 

who bought the 47 floor development 

last year at a knockdown price, 

have vowed to complete the luxury 

complex, within 12 to 14 months and 

have already begun sales of the apartments 

and duplexes. 

One of the most significant features 

of the updated project will see a reallocation 

of the 46th floor and roof, to 

spaces for communal use. 

These will include a spa, massage areas, 

sauna, gym-fitness room, hot tubs 

and roof garden. 

Plans for the rear of the development 

will see the construction of a beachstyle 

pool and a children’s pool of 800 

m2 and 90 m2, respectively, occupying 

a total area of 

4,300 m2. 

The West Tower will house a large 

children’s zone, whilst the East Tower, 

will include an exclusive restaurant 

with a large outdoor terrace and ornaby 

Andy Mansell 

mental pool. A huge, seven-metre high 

entrance atrium, will be created with 

access to six intelligent elevators, located 

in the two towers, plus an independent 

one directly to the restaurant. 

The process of modernisation includes 

changes from the first to the 

37th floor distributions which have 

been modified to enhance open spaces 

with more light. 

The upper floors, from 38 to 45, 

which form part of the “diamond” will 

also be completed with exterior terrace 

areas, creating maximum privacy for 

the owners. 

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Music and magic 

THERE are two contrasting 

cultural events in Calpe 

this weekend, one aimed 

at children and one staged 

for their benefit. Tomorrow, 

(Saturday 27 July), there is 

the Daniel Blanco Magic 

Show. 

This is organised by the 

Sambori Mini Club for kids 

and is to be held 

at the Plaza 

Central shopping 

centre, 

starting at 8pm, 

free admission 

for all. Tonight 

(Friday) there 

is a classical 

concert to raise 

We Love Calpe 


funds for the Spanish Association 

for the Prevention of 

Bullying. This features piano 

and opera with pianist Alba 

Sansano, soprano Agatha 

Martinez and ,mezzo-soprano 

Margarita Orts. This is performed 

at the Salo Blau starting 

at 9pm and tickets cost 

10. 

These can be purchased in 

Clau de Fa on Calle Corvette 

or contact the venue. 

National day row leads to killing 

THE sorry list of deaths from 

gender violence has struck 

close to home after a 57 year 

old woman was stabbed to 

death by her partner in Calpe 

this Monday. 

The pair were earlier seen arguing 

loudly at National Belgian 

Day celebrations in the town, and 

at around 1.30pm on Monday the 

woman’s daughter discovered her 

mother’s body at their property 

in the Vallesa urbanisation. 

The 61 year old perpetrator, 

not the father of the young 

woman, was also wounded after 

an apparent attempted suicide 


and was taken to hospital under 

police guard. The pair were both 

Belgian nationals and had been 

registered residents of Calpe for 

a few months although they are 

thought to have arrived in Spain 

around two years ago. 

Locals say they had a stormy 

relationship although there have 

never been any official complaints 

made to the authorities 

by either party. 

This latest death is the 1,009th 

since Spain started recording 

gender violence killings in 2003. 

It is also the fourth in Calpe over 

the last decade and the fourth in 

the Alicante province since the 

start of 2019. A silent vigil was 

held in Calpe and also at the Valencian 

Parliament. 

Far right group Vox controversially 

refused to take part saying 

that they wanted the term gender 

violence changed to something 

along the lines of “intrafamily” 

to recognise that not just 

females are victims. 

However the statistics shows 

that in an overwhelming majority 

of cases women are suffering 

at the hands of men. 

Tot gives up presents 

for local charity 

FOUR year old Calpe 

resident Triana Matilla 

Ruiz has shown she is 

as generous as she is 

brave by asking friends 

and family to donate 

money to a local cancer 

charity rather than buy 

her presents. 

Little Triana overcame 

a serious bone marrow 

disease and wanted to give 

something back, and this 

week presented cheques 


totalling 150 to the president 

of the Calpe branch of 

the AECC, the Spanish Association 

Against Cancer. 

Maria Ferrer gratefully 

accepted the donation saying 

“the awareness of this 

girl and her family after 

going through a serious 

illness and now wanting 

to help other children is a 

credit to them all”. 

Politicians and citizens hold a two minute silence outside Calpe Town 

Hall this week


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Jazz in the 

square 

PLAZA de la Constitucion is 

the setting for the XIX Xabia 

International Jazz Festival 

which takes place on August 

the 3rd, 4th and 5th. 

Mayor Jose Chulvi joined 

Culture Councillor Quico Moragues 

and Kiko Berenguer 

from the Xabia Jazz Club in a 

press conference announcing 

the details this week. 

The first night features the 

Ronald Baker Quintet, fronted 


by Paris based American trumpet 

player Coleman. Their 

influences range from Louis 

Armstrong to more recent musicians 

in the field. 

Day 2 is the Jorge Pardo 

Quintet, who combine jazz 

with flamenco and have been 

nominated for best European 

band. 

The stars on the closing night 

are Catherine Russell and her 

band. Ms Russell is a vocalist 

with an impeccable jazz 

pedigree, being the daughter 

of Louis Armstrong’s artistic 

director and a Grammy award 

winner. 

All performances are scheduled 

to start at 10.30 with tickets 

starting at €12 or €15 for 

one day and €30-€40 for all 

three. Please contact the Town 

Hall for more information. 

Mayor Chulvi (centre) announces the billing 

Pitch 

ready 

to kickoff 

new 

season 

THE new artificial pitch for 

Javea’s municipal football 

field has now been completed, 

and Mayor Jose 

Chulvi went to see the results 

for himself. 

He was joined by Councillor 

for Works Isabel Bolufer 

and CD Javea President 


David Tiscar. Mr Tiscar said 

that he was very happy with 

the final result, a much needed 

improvement that work 

commenced on as soon as 

the last games were played 

in the 2018/19 season. 

Red 

Cross 

to the 

rescue 

Several key players have 

also had a kick around on 

the new surface, confirming 

it is in excellent condition. 

Mr Chulvi has said that 

plans are being put in place 

to improve other sporting facilities 

in the town. 

THE Apasa animal shelter 

in Javea desperately 

needs your help, in a situation 

they say is brought 

about by late payments 

from the Town Hall. 

They are asking for financial 

donations or food for the 

A YOUNG woman was rescued 

off the coast of Javea 

this Thursday after collapsing 

while in an area that was 

supposed to be closed to 

the public. 

The 28 year old was on Cala 

Ambolo which has been fenced 

off due to the danger of landslides 

since the Easter 2019 

storms. 

A Local Police boat and a Red 

Cross rescue vessel were sent to 

the scene as well as a Guardia 

and Local Police land patrol. 

They used a spinal board for 

200+ dogs in their care. 

The dog food can be any 

tinned brand or the yellow or 

orange bags of Compy from 

the Mercadona. 

Several local businesses 


precautions and transferred the 

woman by boat to the jetty at La 

Granadella where a Red Cross 

ambulance then took her to the 

Javea Centro de Salud. 

The emergency services said 

this operation highlighted the 

difficulty of accessing this area, 

made worse by the recent landslides. 

Despite being fenced off the 

barriers have been continually 

bypassed and even cut by reckless 

beach-goers. 

Don’t forget our four legged friends 


have offered to act as dropoff 

points including Heaven 

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See the Apasa Facebook 

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MILLIONS of British citizens 

living in Spain and 

across Europe will be 

entitled to sue the government 

for the loss of 

their rights in a no-deal 

Brexit, a senior Tory MP 

has warned the new Prime 

Minister, Boris Johnson. 

Alberto Costa, who resigned 

from the government 

earlier this year over the 

issue, wrote a letter to Mr 

Johnson saying that unless 

her resolved the problem, 

his government would face 

unprecedented litigation. 

He called for Johnson to 

quickly enshrine the rights 

of EU citizens living in the 

UK into British primary legislation 

before October 31st, 

warning that failure to do so 

would mean British citizens 

would be unfairly penalised. 

Mr Costa wrote: “No peacetime 

British government has 

ever abrogated the rights enjoyed 

by over a million of its 

own citizens overnight.” 

“As a former UK government 

lawyer I can reasonably 

foresee an enormous 

unprecedented amount of 

litigation raised by British 

citizens..” 

Last week Mr Costa led 

an “emergency task force” 

to Brussels to meet with Michel 

Barnier, the EU’s chief 

Brexit negotiator, to discuss 

citizens’ rights. 

The cross-party group of 

MPs were warned that the 

best way to guarantee the 

rights of five million citizens 

most affected by Brexit would 

be through Theresa May’s 

withdrawal agreement. 

Mr Barnier also refused to 

“ring-fence” the guarantees 

laid out in the withdrawal 

agreement despite the looming 

threat of no deal. 

He said member states 

will be responsible for deciding 

what rights UK citizens 

living in their territory will 

be allowed to keep after a 

no-deal Brexit, but agreed to 

meet again with the group in 

mid-October. 

Alberto Costa 

Most EU countries, including 

Spain, passed legislation 

guaranteeing the rights 

of UK citizens, but that is 

dependent on the UK government 

offering the same 

deal to EU nationals living 

in Britain. 

New business booming 

A report just published 

by the Institut Valencia 

d’Estadistica (Valencian 

Statistics Institute) shows 

that the number of registered 

businesses in the 

Marina Alta continues 

to climb. 

As of the end of June the 


figure was 7,035, a number 

that has grown steadily since 

2012 and the first time that 

the 7,000 mark has been 

passed since before the recession. 

These companies 

employ 37,594 people, over a 

thousand more than the end 

of June 2018 and 10,000 more 

than 2012. 

The vast majority of the 

firms have less than 10 registered 

staff, while 670 have between 

10 and 49 and only 63 

companies in the Marina Alta 

employ 50 people or more. 

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non-resident but own property or assets in 

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liable to Spanish Inheritance Tax upon your 

death. 

This tax is known in Spain as Impuesto 

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of Spain has different rates and allowances. 

However, the Valencian region currently 

has some of the highest rates of Inheritance 

Tax in Spain. 

Depending on the size of your wealth, 

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the death of the first spouse and the tax has 

to be paid within 6 months of the date of 

death. All joint assets in Spain are frozen on 

death, this includes Spanish bank accounts. 

If you are tax resident in Spain, all your 

worldwide assets wherever they may be 

located, are included in the calculation. 

If you are deemed a UK Domicile 

(different from UK Resident) but live in 

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Tax is payable by your estate (spouse to 

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Spanish Inheritance Tax (ISD) and UK 

inheritance tax (IHT) are very complex 

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GET YOUR RESIDENCIA IMMEDIATELY! 

SUN Lawyers are the you must have the following: tax number 

health system on a monthly obtaining a bus pass. health card, which gets you 

people to go to, if you are 

looking to become a Spanish 

• Residencia 

• Padrón 

• The form S1 if you are 

a pensioner, or proof of 

basis, but to qualify, you must 

have lived in Spain for a con- 

You must register at your 

local town hall to receive 

free health treatment, as 

well as prescriptions at a re- 

resident, especially • SIP (a health card) 

health insurance if not tinuous period of one year. this three-month certificate. duced cost. 

with Brexit looming even 

quicker around the corner. 

The new UK Prime Minister, 

Boris Johnson, has 

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the EU at the end of October, 

deal or no deal, and that 

makes it just 100 days for 

you to get things sorted out! 

If you are living permanently 

The requirements for the 

above will vary, depending 

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working in Spain or a retiree. 

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This is what you need for 

each stage:- 

• Confirmation of payment 

for the residencia in the 

bank 

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application form 

• Passport 

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The main thing to remember 

is that you must show 

that your life in Spain is fi- 

It is important to note 

however that convenio especial 

does not cover the cost of 

health transport services or 

prescriptions plus health coverage 

in other EU countries. 

If you come from another 

EU country, your residencia 

does not need to be renewed. 

Non-EU members must re- 

When registering bring the 

following with you: 

• Proof of where you are 

living e.g. a rental contract 

or Title Deed 

• Passport 

• Residencia – if you are 

applying for this first in 

your local area 

• A recent water bill and 

To get your card, you have 

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• Your NIE 

• Passport 

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• Padrón 

• Application form TA1 

here already and 

nancially sustainable. This new their residencia every electricity bill 

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don’t have a residencia, Residency certificate includes presenting bank five years. For UK residents The certificate lasts for you will be get a registration 

then you are breaking the 

law, and even if you just 

come over to Spain for a total 

of 183 days, then you are 

‘Residencia’ is a residence certificate 

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statements for the last three 

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in Spain, the plans, based on 

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ID card. 

three months, and when it 

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number which you then 

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classed as being a resident of many areas you will need your For those planning on This, acccording to the previous padrón, and you 

padrón and SIP you 

Spain and you should apply 

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residencia certificate before 

you apply for your padrón. 

The certificate is issued in the 

working in Spain, your employer 

must give you ‘un 

certificado de vida laboral’ – 

Spanish government, will be a 

straight-forward swap, which 

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will get a new one right away. 

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have got all the basic documents 

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every five years, which These documents will 

daunting, but here at Sun 

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Police station, depending on 

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In most cases, you will be 

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working in Spain. 

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is to confirm that your name 

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the same day as you apply. not have a contract to work. 

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The year-to-year rise as 

by a foreign buyer in 

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at two point five per cent, year numbered 16,331, 

which is the fifth consecutive 

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The largest annual rises That compares to 16,833 

came in the Balearic and a year before, a fall of 

Canary Islands at seven three per cent. 

point four per cent, whilst The biggest number of 

the Mediterranean coast buyers came from the UK 

clocked in at an average (2,249), followed by France 

of one point five per cent, (1,232) and Germany 

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Prices in key areas like the Costa Blanca 

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AN estimated 12 million 

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with road and rail traffic being 

the biggest problem followed 

by building works. 

Over 20% of people surveyed 

in the region said that 

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national average of 15%. 

In Valencia City the mayor 

has recently created the new 

role for a councillor to look 

into the issue of acoustic pollution, 

although every town 

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some extent. Many properties 

are badly soundproofed and 

this time of year doors and 

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Most likely causes: 

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vaginal lining (atrophic vaginitis) or 

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• cervical or womb polyps – growths, 

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• a thickened womb lining (endometrial 

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About 1 in every 10 women with postmenopausal 

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as vulval, vaginal or cervical cancer. 

Diagnosing the cause 

Your GP will take a detailed history 

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gynaecologist. The following tests may 

be carried out: 

pelvic examination – a speculum 

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to having a cervical smear test) so 

your vulva, vagina and cervix can be 

carefully examined. Most women find 

this a bit uncomfortable but not painful. 

Swabs may be taken from your 

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The doctor may wish to carry 

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vaginal ultrasound scan – performed 

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tests on a sample of the lining of 

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the lining of the uterus is thickened, a 

small sample of tissue (biopsy) may be 

removed using a fine, flexible plastic 

tube. This can cause cramps and bleeding, 

which usually settles very quickly. 

The test can be stopped if you are finding 

it too uncomfortable, so let the doctor 

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want them to stop. 

The speculum is then removed and 

an internal examination is performed. 

This allows the doctor to gauge the size, 

shape and consistency of your womb, 

and also assess if there is any tenderness 

in your pelvis. 

a hysteroscopy – this is a camera 

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the doctor to look inside your uterus 

and remove a small sample of tissue 

for testing. 

The hysteroscope is passed through 

your cervix under either local anaesthetic 

or general anaesthetic. 

Treating post-menopausal bleeding 

Treatment will depend on the cause: 

Endometrial atrophy can be treated 

with oestrogen cream or pessaries, although 

treatment may not be necessary 

if symptoms are minimal. 

If the cause is cervical polyps, they 

may need to be removed. This fairly 

simple procedure can be done as an 

out patient. 

There are various types of endometrial 

hyperplasia which may be treated 

with hormone medication (tablets or 

an intrauterine system implant) or 

surgery to remove the uterus, cervix 

and ovaries (a total hysterectomy). Occasionally, 

if the changes are mild, no 

treatment may be necessary. 

If bleeding is thought to be a side 

effect of HRT, altering or stopping the 

treatment may be recommended. 

If the cause is uterine cancer, a total 

hysterectomy will often be recommended 

with appropriate follow up 

cancer treatment. 

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GRANDPARENTS are taking a more 

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their grandchildren and offer so 

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families, which is why they are recognised 

on National Grandparents Day 

on July 26th. 

To celebrate all their hard work and 

give back to them, Specsavers Ópticas 

are offering the following eye health advice 

for grandparents and will be offering 

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on glasses from 89€ range and above on 

this special day. There will also be an 

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How to protect older eyes 

Good vision is essential for living a 

full life and keeping up with the grandchildren. 

Specsavers Ópticas advises everyone 

over the age of 80 to have an eye 

test at least once a year as older eyes are 

susceptible to certain changes which can 

be detected during an eye test. 

Some of the most common issues to affect 

the eyes after the age of 65 include 

cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. 

So be aware of any changes 

in your vision and visit your optician as 

soon as you notice any changes. 

Glaucoma is caused by a build-up of 

fluid within the eye, which increases 

pressure and damages the optic nerve, 

which connects the eye to the brain. If 

not caught and treated early, this causes 

permanent vision loss, yet as vision damage 

occurs gradually it can be hard to 

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Make sure you are getting your eyes 

tested regularly. Check that it includes 

an eye pressure test (tonometry) which 

can identify glaucoma in the early stages 

and that your optician uses the latest 

technology to ensure that the eyes 

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Looking after your 

Grandchildren’s Eyes 

If you are looking after your grandchildren 

on a regular basis, you need to think 

about how to keep their eyes healthy and 

protect against injuries. Here are a few 

important tips to follow: 

Protect their eyes when playing sports 

– Sport-related injuries are the biggest 

single cause of accidental eye injury in 

children. High-risk sports and activities 

are the main culprits such as anything 

using small fast projectiles, contact 

sports and cycling. 

We recommend that children or adults 

who are taking part in any activities, 

considered high risk, should wear protective 

eye wear. 

Choose toys carefully – Many toys can 

cause eye injuries including scratches to 

the cornea, ulcers, traumatic cataracts, 

bleeding and retinal detachment. Specsavers 

Ópticas advise against buying 

toys which shoot dangerous projectiles 

such as bullets, darts or balls, toy wands, 

swords and laser pointers. 

Limit Screen Time – Across the nine 

Specsavers Ópticas stores in Spain we 

have noticed an increase in eye problems, 

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and that they have regular eye tests from 

the age of six to maintain good vision. 

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00 34 674 255 579



Pets 

Keeping their cool 

Adoption Corner 

JENNA – Lovely Podenco who was 

found at Christmas and presented 

ARC with 5 pups. She has been 

spayed, is about 4 years old and 

needs her own home. All her pups 

have been homed. 

HARPER – Is possibly a German 

Shepherd cross. She has been 

spayed and chipped, is about 8 

years old and needs her own home. 

No adoption fee but a donation is 

much appreciated. 

THE heat is on and it’s 

not just people who need 

to keep their cool. Unlike 

us, our four-legged canine 

friends can’t sweat 

through their skin. 

So they need all the help 

we can give them as temperatures 

soar. Here’s some advice 

from Blue Cross for Pets 

on how to keep your dog cool: 

Make sure your dog has 

access to clean water at all 

times, ideally a large bowl 

filled to the top. Carry water 

and a bowl with you 

on walks. 

On hot days walk your pet 

during the cooler parts of 

the day – early morning and 

late evening. 

Watch for signs of overheating 

like heavy panting 

and loss of energy. If you recognise 

those signs when on 

a walk, stop, find shade and 

give your dog water. 

Never leave your dog or 

any pet alone in a car, even 

with the windows open. 

Make cooling treats for your 

dog. Ice cubes with their favourite 

food inside. 

Be particularly careful 

with short-nosed dogs such 

as bull breeds, boxers and 

pugs as well as older pets and 

those that are overweight. 

Dogs’ paw pads can burn 

on hot pavements. If it’s too 

hot for your hand it’s too hot 

for their paws. 

Swimming is great exercise 

for dogs. But remember 

not all dogs like to swim. 

If yours doesn’t don’t force 

them and never throw a dog 

in the water. 

Be wary of tides at the 

beach and currents in rivers 

and make sure the water is 

clean. 

Also, many other dogs, cats and 

kittens needing homes. 

Food and donations also urgently 

needed and can be left at ARC’s 

charity shop on Carrer Valencia 1, 

Jalon between 10 am & 1.00 pm 

Monday to Saturday. 

Email: jalonvalleyarc14@yahoo. 

co.uk. 

Facebook – Jalon Valley ARC 

Charity Reg No CV-01-054107-A. 

Contact Tel No Sally: 625 985 689 

PETS IN SPAIN 

Murphy and Mitch are standard 

poodle pups we currently have 

looking for forever homes. 

They are just eight weeks old and 

have started their vaccinations. T 

hey are happy, lively boys and will 

be big when fully grown. Tel: 645 

469 253 

Web: www.petsinspain.com 

Email: info@petsinspain.com 

Since 

1977



Visit St Peter’s Castle in Bodrum 

The best family escapes 

Planning to get 

away with the 

kids during the 

six-week break? 

These are the top 

spots to visit 

THE school summer holidays 

offer the perfect opportunity 

to get away with 

the kids now that the year 

is school over and both the 

children and parents can 

relax on a beach escape 

or city break before a new 

term begins. 

With so many beautiful 

places to explore on a family 

holiday, you’ll be spoilt for 

choice when it comes to choosing 

the destination that’s right 

for your clan. So to help you 

on your way, we’ve selected 

a few of our favourite places 

that were made for families to 

discover during the months of 

July and August. 

It may be the height of summer 

but these places retain 

all their usual charm and of- 

Sardinia is the perfect 

destination for a beach holiday 

fer long days in the sun, family-friendly 

days out and great 

places to stay with the kids 

during the peak months... 

Sardinia, Italy 

Recently named a cheap 

package holiday hotspot, we 

can’t believe this dream island 

doesn’t come with a luxury 

price tag. 

The Italian island boasts 

miles of white sand beaches, 

captivating towns and delicious 

Italian food the whole 

family will love. On the Beach 

offers seven-night August holidays 

for a family of four from 

£318 per person. 

Paklenica, Croatia 

This hidden gem of a location 

is a fabulous place for families. 

The Paklenica National 

Park is a haven for climbing 

and hiking, with jaw-dropping 

views that will impress travellers 

of all ages. Then there’s 

the beaches, where you can 

expect crystal-clear waters for 

you to try a range of watersports, 

from stand-up paddleboarding 

to kayaking. 

Vilnius, Lithuania 

We all know that summer 

holidays can be costly but 

there are a few ways to save 

money when taking a trip with 

the family. A visit to the city 

named the cheapest in Europe 

is one way and it’s pretty 

stunning in July and August, 

too. Vilnius topped Post Office 

Travel Money’s list of bestvalue 

cities, with 12 essential 

travel items including a twonight 

hotel stay, wine, coffee 

and evening meals costing as 

little as £147. 

Anglesey, Wales 

Always wanted to explore 

Kate Middleton and Prince 

William former home, Anglesey? 

A trip to this Welsh beauty 

spot will show you exactly 

why the royals spent the first 

years of their marriage here. 

Its unspoilt beaches, wonderful 

wildlife (think porpoises, 

puffins and a rich variety of 

birds) and dog-friendly holiday 

cottages make it an ideal place 

to bring the whole family. 

Corsica, France 

Thanks to its rugged landscapes, 

French and Italian 

culture, and attractive towns, 

Corsica is a gorgeous Mediterranean 

destination to bring 

the family. The capital Ajaccio 

is a must-visit for its cafes, 

restaurants and bustling market, 

while there are dozens of 

beaches to explore. 

Bodrum, Turkey 

Glamorous, impossibly 

pretty and a terrific beach 

destination to bring the kids 

to, Bodrum should be high on 

your list for a family holiday. 

You’ll find stunning beaches 

for lazy days on the sand and 

the beautiful castle of St Peter 

for a captivating day out. 

Bodrum is also an excellent 

resort for an all-inclusive 

getaway, with many 

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COSTA RICA 

- the land of gold 

COSTA Rica, in South 

America, named by Columbus 

who believed that 

there was gold to be found 

there. This country features 

on many a wish list 

and for obvious reasons. 

It has a year round fabulous 

climate, has been 

awarded some of the highest 

tourism awards to be 

achieved on TripAdvisor, 

and is the most peaceful 

of countries, boasting to 

not have an army! 

The Number two hotel in 

the World was Costa Rica’s 

Nayara Hotel, Spa and Gardens 

in La Fortuna by the 

Arenal Volcano. The Arenal 

Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s 

most notable features. It resides 

within a national park 

and although it fortunately 

entered into a resting phase 

in 2010 with no more eruptions, 

it is still a stunning 

sight, framing the skyline 

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The whole area has a host 

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Besides hiking and birdwatching, 

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visiting the stunning 70m 

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For the budding Botanist, 

there is no better destination! 

There are actually botanical 

gardens close by with 

over 2,500 species of plants. 

Also near Arenal are the Venado 

Caves, another world. 

1.5 miles of stalagmites, 

stalactites and subterranean 

waters 

Another beautiful place in 

Costa Rica, but a complete 

contrast to the lowlands of 

Arenal is the sun drenched 

Caribbean coast of Tortugero. 

There are no roads leading 

to here, so quite unusually 

(all part of the fun on holiday) 

it is accessed by boat 

from the town of Moin, or a 

Canary Islands 

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Incl drinks, tips, ights 

Golden beaches of 

Costa Rica 

short plane ride from San 

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with a few hotels, houses 

and but with the superb Tortuguero 

wildlife park, very 

varied, with long 

wide beaches, canals 

perfect for 

spotting crocodiles 

(if you want 

to) and one of the 

most important 

breeding grounds 

of the green 

sea turtle. 

Just an hour 

from the busy 

town of San José 

are the La Paz 

Waterfall Gardens 

in the Central 

Highlands 

area of Costa 

Rica. This is another 

area rich in 

bio diversity due 

to the altitude of 

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and 5,000 feet so 

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This is a truly 

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you that will always 

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There is a the 

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Green turtle 

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a frog pond, five waterfalls, 

and my personal favourite, 

hummingbird gardens. I 

still remember many years 

ago standing watching a 

hummingbird on a bridge in 

the South of France for as 

long as I could, so to watch 

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just amazing. 

Do you have a Bucket 

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list of places you want to still 

go to? If Costa Rica is not on 

it, I imagine it is because you 

were not really aware that 

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This country has such 

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Motoring 

Stay cool 

in the car 

during 

the hot 

weather 

AS forecasters predict a 

spell of sweltering weather, 

breakdown and road 

safety organisation GEM 

Motoring Assist is advising 

drivers to ensure they are 

able to keep their cool. 

GEM road safety officer 

Neil Worth comments: “Driving 

in hot weather can be 

challenging, but we can reduce 

stress and discomfort 

by following some simple tips 

to ensure that we, our passengers 

and our vehicles are 

ready for the heat.” 

Temperatures across 

southern England and Wales 

are predicted to approach 30 

degrees by the middle of the 

week, so GEM road safety 

officer Neil Worth has assembled 

a selection of practical 

and sensible information 

that will help keep drivers 

and their passengers safe 

on journeys. 

Top tips for troublefree 

journeys: 

Plan your journey. Check 

the route in advance and 

don’t forget to build in breaks 

if you’re making a long journey. 

If you’re heading to the 

coast, expect many other motorists 

to have the same idea, 

so be prepared for queues. 

Plan where you will park at 

the end of the journey. 

Think about setting off 

earlier or later, so that you 

avoid travelling during the 

hottest and most uncomfortable 

times of day. 

Wear clothes that will 

keep you as cool as possible, 

but don’t drive in bare feet, 

flip-flops or loose sandals. 

Keep a large bottle of water 

in the car. Drink plenty 

during rest stops, to help you 

keep hydrated. 

Never leave a child or dog 

alone in a car on a warm day. 

If you see a child or dog in 

distress in a hot car, dial 999. 

Carry out some basic 

maintenance checks on your 

car before setting out. Check 

engine coolant and oil levels, 

tyre pressure and tread 

depth and windscreen washer 

fluid levels. 

Practise kindness and etiquette 

to other drivers whose 

manners may be not be as 

good as yours. Don’t get involved 

in altercations, as this 

will go a long way toward 

keeping you – and others – 

safer in hot weather. 

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Alex Trelinski’s 

HOT UNDER 

THE COLLAR 

HAS having a sense of humour disappeared 

from Britain, after a row over an advert that was 

ruled inappropriate and banned from Nottingham’s 

buses, which has now suddenly appeared on 

a billboard. 

The Advertising Standards Agency has apparently got 

two complaints about the air conditioning advert – described 

by an academic as “plain sexist” – featuring the 

line: “Your wife is hot!” 

It was meant to appear on seven buses in Nottingham 

but Adverta, which places adverts on buses and trams 

in the city, blocked it and said it could cause offence. Lee 

Davies, who designed the ad, said it was “a little 

bit of harmless fun”. 

Prof Carrie Paechter, director of the Nottingham Centre 

for Children, Young People and Families, said the advert 

was “like something out of the 1950s” and called for it to 

be removed.’ 

Fun or sexism? What if a bare-chested young bloke with 

the line “Your husband is hot!” had appeared instead? 

Would there have been the same uproar? Great free publicity 

though for the AV company! 

FACEBOOK FUGITIVE 

IN this modern age of technology, a string of online posts in- book appeal post for help 

I find it hard to believe that cops 

are being given the runaround by a 

convicted criminal, Andy Fox, who 

is on the run after being found 

guilty of assault this month, as he 

casually just goes onto Facebook 

to take the rip out of the police. 

Fox went on the run(had to get that 

line in!) on July 6th, and has so far 

evaded the clutches of the Northamptonshire 

Police, goading the force with 

cluding comments on appeals 

for his own capture. 

Fox has teased the 

constabulary with a series 

of photos and meme 

posts, and In one, captioned 

“Hello Mr Officer”, he could 

be seen making an offensive gesture 

in front of a police car. 

He also posted a number of memes 

in the comments section of a Face- 

in catching him. 

The posts, which included 

a picture with the 

words “peek-a-boo”, have 

since been removed. 

Since then, he has even 

commented on a story 

about him on a local newspaper’s 

Facebook page. 

Let’s hope that he’s not heading 

over to Spain to live under the radar. 

GETTING 

IN EARLY 

AS Britain offered some sizzling 

summer temperatures this 

week, a Bristol area pub decided 

to look forward towards the end 

of the year by putting up a five 

foot Christmas tree! 

The Air Balloon’s bar manager 

Joanne Johnson said the artificial 

tree, with its blue, gold and silver 

baubles and flashing bright lights, 

has been welcomed by customers. 

Pub goers were met with a sign 

that read: ‘Have yourself a merry 

little Christmas.’ 

It’s the third year in a row the 

pub in Filton, South Gloucestershire 

has put up its tree early. 

Joanne said it boosts early 

Christmas bookings and is ‘a talking 

point’. 

She added: ‘This is the third year 

in a row we’ve had the tree up and 

we never get any negative comments 

about it. Regulars have been 

excited asking us when the tree is 

going up because last year we had it 

up a little earlier.’ 

I’m no Grinch, but I can’t wait for 

the early influx of Christmas items 

to hit the UK stores within the next 

few weeks, perhaps as folk stock up 

due to any post-Brexit shortages!

Britain 


BE VERY ALONE 

HERE’S news of part of the UK auction. The Inverclyde council 

leader Stephen McCabe, 

that would make the perfect location 

for a zombie movie, as a said: “It is a decimated, isolated 

series of photos have hit the British 

media of Port Glasgow’s Clune the landscape. It is one of first 

community. It is a blight on 

Park estate, which in the first half things you see coming into Port 

of the last century was home to Glasgow on the train. It would 

hundreds of shipyard workers. remind you of somewhere 

The Scottish estate now has less like Chernobyl.” 

than 25 people living in a handful of The council estimated a decade 

ago that renovation would 

430 flats, with one resident dubbing 

it as a mini-Beirut. 

cost 36 million pounds, and 

Property on the estate, which has you can now add a few more quid to 

suffered from arson and vandalism that total! 

over the years, was once the cheapest 

in the UK, with one flat selling er people looking for a first-time 

for just seven thousand pounds at home, a biT of innovation could 

But surely with so many young- 

ac- 

THERE’S no doubt who had the picture of 

the week, as Prince George’s sixth birthday 

was celebrated on Monday, with a series 

of photos taken by his mum, Kate. 

Three pics were published of the third in line 

to the throne, with the young prince wearing a 

white England home shirt and grinning in the 

garden of his home at Kensington Palace. 

Clearly he’s got the footie bug from his dad 

William, with the England football team also 

sending their well-wishes to the young royal, 

complimenting the prince on his Three Lions 

t-shirt. 

Earlier this month, the young prince re- 

ceived a tennis lesson from Roger Federer 

at the home of Kate’s parents in Bucklebury, 

Berkshire. 

The sports star said George was “cute” and 

had a “good” technique. 

Nice though that mum and dad have a bit 

of sway to get a legend like the great Swiss 

in for a bit of coaching. But the pictures show 

a refreshing change from the stilted and formal 

birthday snaps that we used to get of the 

young Royals a few decades ago. Grandmum 

Diana would have approved. 

tually turn the area into something 

quite different. 

Hey, isn’t better housing something 

Boris was promising to deal with before 

he came PM this week? 

A RIGHT ROYAL SMILE 


Puzzles & Tarotscope 

HUSH-HUSH 

GREGGS 

THERE’S little that I miss raspberry and coconut icing – 

about living in the UK, though can only be found in Greggs’ 

I do occasionally hanker for south eastern eateries. 

a trip to my local branch of In Scotland, you can get a 

Greggs to stuff myself with a Scotch Pie or some Empire Biscuits 

– two pieces of shortbread 

fresh sausage roll or Cornish 

pasty(the frozen stuff here sandwiched together with jam 

isn’t the same)! 

and covered in icing, topped with 

And as a Greggs fan, I was intrigued 

to read that the baking A Greggs spokesman said: 

a glace cherry. 

giant has a range of regional ‘Historically our regional bakeries 

had responsibility for mak- 

menus with 25 items that only 

appear in certain areas. ing their own products which 

The secret menu doesn’t appear 

online and the items are delicacies, which are maintained 

resulted in some local Greggs 

not publicised on any of the for local tastes’. 

bakery’s social media sites. And guess what? My region 

Among the 25 specials include 

stotties – flat loaves Greggs providing absolutely no 

used to be the Midlands, with 

with an indent in the middle local specialities whatsoever! If 

– that are only on sale in the I were back home, I would be 

North East. 

banging on my local branch door 

Tottenham Cakes – a light for a consignment of Scotch Pies 

sponge traybake covered with from north of the border.

Star 0001-Solution 

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Puzzles Rose_0010_H1 & Tarotscope 

ROSETTA 

2 3 4 

A Rosetta is made up of a 

7 6 

centre coloured hexagon 

ROSETTA 1 5 

encircled by 6 white hexagons. 

Example 

2 3 4 

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7 6 

with centre each coloured centre number hexagon coloured between hexagon 1 and 7 in no 

encircled encircled by 6 white by hexagons. 6 white hexagons. 

Example 

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To complete the puzzle, fill in all 7 Rosettas 

To complete the puzzle, fill in all 7 Rosettas 

with each number between 1 and 7 in no 

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horizontal row 

the 7 grey coloured hexagon cells. 

2. Each number from 1 to 7 are represented in 

the 7 grey coloured hexagon cells. 

ROSETTA 

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STAR PUZZLE 

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must contain STAR each of the PUZZLE 

numbers between * 1 and 7. 

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hexagon cells with cells numbers with numbers between between 1 & 7 following 1 & 7 following the 3 rules 

the below; 3 rules below; 

1. No numbers in a horizontal line can be repeated. 

2. 1. No numbers in a horizontal diagonal line can be repeated. 

3. 2. No numbers in a the diagonal 7 gray line hexagons can be repeated. can be repeated. 

3. No numbers in the 7 gray hexagons can be repeated. 

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QUICK CROSSWORD CRYPTIC CROSSWORD CODEWORD 

For a complete explanation on how 

this puzzle was solved visit 

www.hexaliagames.com 

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ACROSS 

1. Shiny finish 

6. Organized info 

14. Night, to Mozart 

15. Community of organisms 

17. Tiber river port 

18. ____ Hathaway 

19. Songstress 

21. Opposite of “fer,” country-style 

22. Give approval 

23. Overacted 

25. Crude shelter 

26. Thick slice 

28. Relaxed 

29. The I in TGIF 

30. “... ___-horse open sleigh” 

32. Part of SOP (abbr.) 

33. Mounted on, as a horse 

34. Federal retirement org. 

37. Becomes resolved 

38. Compass point betw. S and SSE 

41. ____-the-Pooh 

43. GPS suggestions (abbr.) 

45. Wok, for one 

46. Cuts like ___ 

47. Nonbeliever 

49. “Take ____ Train” (Duke Ellington hit) 

50. Chases 

52. “The Birds” director 

55. Flexible 

56. Worthy 

57. Half-pipe move 

58. Dudes’ duds 

59. Gathers 

DOWN 

1. Potato dumplings 

2. Attack verbally 

3. Pizza slices, e.g. 

4. Kick locale 

5. Hawaii and Alaska 

6. Coming-out party honoree 

7. Crack shots 

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 

DROP QUOTES 

Drop Quotes are similar to cryptograms, in 

that the goal is for the solver to uncover a 

hidden quote. A black-and-white crosswordstyle 

grid is set up for each quote, with a 

number of letters “hovering” above each 

column. Your task is to “drop” each of those 

letters into the appropriate square in each 

column, until the entire quote is revealed. All 

punctuation (commas, periods, dashes, etc.) 

has been removed. Good luck! 

QUICK CROSSWORD 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. Went like the wind 

9. “Don’t ___” Across 

10. Fly-___ (airshow features) 1. Shiny finish 

11. “Ain’t that ___” 

12. Marks of shame 

13. Most uncanny 

16. Fixed up 

20. Soldier, say 

23. Telephone elements 

Crossword #67G3TH5L 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 

14 15 16 

17 18 

19 20 21 

22 23 24 

25 26 27 28 

29 30 31 32 

6. Organized info 

34. Wrap in bandages 

14. Night, to Mozart 

15. Community of 36. organisms Actress Bening of 

Drop 

17. Tiber 

Quotes“American Beauty” 

river port 

38. Saliva 

Source: 18. Jean ____ Paul Hathaway Richter 

R 19. Songstress C T 

21. Opposite of "fer," country-style 

N E I T O U I T 

22. Give approval 

F 23. E Overacted A E U W T I L 

J 25. E Crude V Dshelter 

R Y N R R S 

26. Thick slice 

28. Relaxed 

29. The I in TGIF 

30. "... ___-horse open sleigh" 

32. Part of SOP (abbr.) 

33. Mounted on, as a horse 

34. Federal retirement org. 

37. Becomes resolved 

38. Compass point betw. S and SSE 

ACROSS 

41. ____-the-Pooh 

6 Relinquish a throne (8) 

8 Tibetan oxen (4) 

9 Mayonnaise (5,8) 

10 Expert in atmospheric 

conditions (13) 

14 Rebirth of the soul in a new 

body (13) 

17 Meteorologist (13) 

20 Unknown (4) 

21 Freeze (8) 

33 

34 35 36 37 38 39 40 

41 42 43 44 45 

46 47 48 

49 50 51 

52 53 54 55 

56 57 

58 59 

24. Fit to ____ 

39. Batter’s goal 

27. Less decorated 

43. GPS 

40. 

suggestions 

Principal dishes 

(abbr.) 

31. Crude ship? 

45. Wok, 42. for It prevents one pellagra 

33. “In your dreams!” 46. Cuts 44. like Peace, ___ in Israel 

48. Submit taxes over the Net 

35. Religion founded in the Punjab 47. Nonbeliever 50. Dressing gown 

49. "Take 51. ____ Bruins’ Train" home(Duke Ellington hit) 

53. Letters at sea 

50. Chases 

54. Crow’s call 

52. "The Birds" directorPuzzle #P904JX 

55. Flexible 

56. Worthy 

O H L 

57. Half-pipe move 

E 58. Y Dudes' F Ududs 

U A S U O 

E 59. L Gathers O N F A L V E B 

DOWN 

1 Turkish currency (4) 

2 Outlaw (6) 

3 Breakfast food (6) 

4 Power of vision (8) 

5 Related by blood (4) 

7 Blind system of writing (7) 

11 Lack of variety (8) 

12 Belonging to us (3) 

13 Exhibitionist (4-3) 

15 Prejudice against old people (6) 

16 Baby’s feeding bottle cap (6) 

18 Sicilian volcano (4) 

19 Clarets (4) 


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Down 

Cancer 

22nd June – 22nd July 

Five of Swords 

You may want to disappear into your 

shell at times this week as someone 

close will be very argumentative, do 

your best to keep smiling as the tables 

are about to be turned and you will 

be the victor in some dispute. News 

of a pregnancy/birth will surprise and 

please you 

Lucky Number 09 

Leo 

23rd July – 22nd Aug 

The Hierophant 

Everything you do this week will 

work out well and as they say you 

will come up smelling of roses. A few 

wise words to friends will help them 

out immensely so choose your words 

carefully, some of this advice you 

could do to use yourself too. Lucky 

colour this week Red 


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Virgo 

23rd Aug– 22nd Sept 

1. Potato dumplings 

2. Attack verbally 

3. Pizza slices, e.g. 

4. Kick locale 

5. Hawaii and Alaska 

6. Coming-out party honoree 

7. Crack shots 

8. Went like the wind 

9. "Don't ___" 

10. Fly-___ (airshow features) 

Aries 

Libra 

11. "Ain't 21st that Mar ___"– 20th Apr 

23rd Sept – 22nd Oct 

12. Three Marks of Wands of shame 

The Hermit 

Looks like travel is on your mind, a You may find you are the only person 

13. last minute Most uncanny decision will be a good you can rely on this week as others 

16. thing Fixed for you. up Your patience will be seem too busy to chat or socialise. 

tried on Tuesday do your best to stay However you will find a new friend & 

20. calm Soldier, and all will say work out for you. A have a pleasant week all round. Trust 

change of style will make you feel your intuition as it will guide you well 

23. much Telephone better, but hey elements this will be a in a time of some confusion at end of 

24. really Fit positive to ____ week 

the week 



27. Less decorated 

31. Crude Taurus ship? 

Scorpio 

33. "In your 21st dreams!" Apr – 21st May 

23rd Oct – 21st Nov 

34. Six Wrap of Wands in bandages 

Queen of Cups 

Some plans will come together 

you will be busy catering for others 

35. and you Religion will be feeling founded good in the Punjab this week even though you may not 

about yourself. A new long lasting want to, but will be rewarded with 

36. relationship Actress will Bening come into of your "American life, Beauty" happy memories and be pleased you 

38. could Saliva be a new love or a very close did. A younger member of the family 

friendship, and will help you see life in will need some assistance, help if you 

39. a much Batter's more positive goal light. Purple will can but no need to open your purse 

be lucky for you just now 

they need to learn 

40. Lucky Principal Number 34 dishes 


42. It prevents pellagra 

44. Peace, Gemini 

Israel 

Sagittarius 

48. Submit 22nd taxes May over – 21th the June Net 

22nd Nov – 20th Dec 

50. Eight Dressing of Swords gown 

The Star 

It seems you have been holding 

Possibly the luckiest card in the 

51. yourself Bruins' back home from doing certain 

deck so you can be assured of an 

things so that you don’t upset others, entertaining and happy time with 

53. now Letters is the time at to sea move forward with others. Look for small miracles 

these plans and others will go with happening they seem to be all around 

54. 

them 

Crow's 

too. A pet 

call 

may need extra time you. A young person will share some 

at end of this week. A neighbour will joy with you toward end of week, 

be most helpful 

sounds like a fun week 



Three of Cups 

Celebrations are in the air so be 

ready to go out there and party, also 

a wedding date will be set. Looks like 

a great time to go buy that outfit you 

have been fancying. Work issues will 

begin to sort themselves out quite well 

and life will be looking much brighter 

for you. 


Capricorn 

21st Dec – 19th Jan 

Page Ace of of Wands Pentacles 

A There 

younger is good 

person luck 

will around 

be sharing 

the work 

some place this 

exciting week 

news and 

this you 

week, will see 

be 

some 

happy improvements 

for them. in 

Projects that part 

you of your 

started 

life. 

a Someone 

while ago is 

will arranging 

begin to a 

show 

party so be 

improvements ready to celebrate 

and with 

you them. 

will feel Notice 

as 

though your dreams 

you are there 

moving will be 

forward a message 

at last. 

Thursday in there. Your 

will be luckiest 

a great day 

day will 

to be 

do 

on 

something Thursday 

new 

Lucky Lucky 

Number Number 

24 

24 

Aquarius 

20th Jan – 19th Feb 

The Magician 

You are beginning to see what a good 

position you are in to ask for a raise 

or for favours this week. Take time to 

be sure you know what you want to 

do as your plans will work out well. A 

meeting on Tuesday or Wednesday 

will go well and you will feel the benefit 

of this 

Lucky number 08 

Pisces 

20th Feb – 20th Mar 

Five of Wands 

There is a need for you to ignore 

some gossip and not get involved with 

the gossipers this week. Take note 

of your dreams and write them down 

as a helpful message will be in them. 

Family is showing as more important 

and visible this week, expect the 

unexpected 


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Andy 

Mansell’s 

Strictly Deflated 

One would imagine that fans of the 

BBC’s hit Autumn Saturday night 

blockbuster, Strictly Come Dancing may 

be slightly under whelmed as news 

broke of outgoing Darcey Bussell’s 

replacement on the show’s judging 

panel…… It’s none other than, Motsi 

Mabuse, elder sister of Oti, who dances 

on the show. 

Although she is relatively unknown in 

the UK, The 38-year-old has past form 

as both a dancer and a judge, having 

won the South African and German the panel. She said: “I have so much 

Latin championships in 2009 and 2010 respect and admiration for the other 

consecutively, and having served on the three judges and hope to add my own 

judging panel of Let’s Dance in Germany bit of sparkle to the show. I can’t wait to 

since 2011. 

get started!” 

Mabuse said she was “overjoyed” to be 

joining the judges Bruno Tonioli, Craig 

Revel Horwood and Shirley Ballas on 

Stars In My 

Motsi for 

Strictly 

Stand by for accusations of nepotism 

and bias towards her sister, when she 

debuts on the show later in the year. 

Hard to believe it’s eight years since the 

music lost the amazingly talented Amy 

Winehouse, who died tragically young, 

from alcohol poisoning at the age of 27. 

Touching tributes have been paid, by 

family and friends of the singer, on the 

anniversary of her death earlier this 

week. 

Amy’s mother Janis H Winehouse simply 

tweeted a moving image of a flaming 

candle and a pair of her daughter’s high 

heel shoes. 

Meanwhile her Goddaughter, Dionne 

Bromfield, shared a sweet throwback 

snap of the smiling pair on Instagram as 

she remembered the star, who died at the 

age of 27 in 2011 from alcohol poisoning. 

‘Miss you always but today more than 

ever’, she captioned the image. 

Perhaps the most touching came 

from the team behind TFL’s All On 

The Board, who posted a tribute on a 

London Underground white board using 

song titles from the singer’s amazing 

collection of tracks and shared it on 

Twitter. 

Eyes 

Touching Amy tributes 

Amy died 

in 2011 

‘Every cupid knows that tears dry on 

their own. After some unholy ways of 

words, we may wake up alone’, the 

poem read. ‘During half time between 

the cheats we may think love is a losing 

game; Take the box of hidden treasures 

away, it takes more than pumps and 

forbidden pleasures to impress a lioness 

today.’ 

Very sweet and classy for a sassy 

superstar! 

TWO ISLANDS FOR 2020 

After revealing last week, that I must be 

the only person to be bored stiff with 

the Love Island shenanigans this year, 

I was dealt a horrific double blow this 

week, when ITV revealed there will be, 

not one, but two series of the ludicrous 

programme next year. 

Love Island is the most watched 

programme of the year for adults 

aged 16-34, across any channel, which 

probably explains why I don’t get it. 

This year’s interminable series still 

has another week, to run, but with 

advertising revenue in mind, Paul 

Mortimer, Head of Digital Channels 

Fans of nineties and noughties super girl 

group, Sugababes, (who let’s face it have 

had more line ups than a police identity 

parade), were in a tizz earlier this week 

over an Instagram photo. 

Siobhán Donaghy popped a picture on 

Instagram stories of her and two friends. 

“My girls,” read the caption. Perhaps it 

should have said “babes”, considering 

the picture included Keisha Buchanan 

and Mutya Buena, AKA the other two 

members of the original (and best?) 

incarnation of pop’s most turbulent girl 

band. 

It’s yet to be confirmed whether the 

reunion will actually happen, as the 

last time the three girls recorded any 

material, they were known as MKS, 

because of an EU trademark issue over 

the Sugababes title. 

and Acquisitions at ITV said in a 

statement of the news: ‘Off the back of 

a record-breaking year, we’re delighted 

to be bringing an extra series of our 

biggest and sunniest show to the 2020 

schedule. 

Just after Christmas, a new batch of 

buffed and beautiful hopefuls will 

decamp to sunny climes, not Mallorca, 

which hosts the Summer series, (where 

temperatures in Winter would have 

the contestants reaching for their 

thermals), but to sunny South Africa. 

Meanwhile I will be hiding under the 

covers until it finishes. 

Sugababes reunion? 

Sugababes 

to reform? 

Apparently that has now been sorted, so 

it could be all systems go for the return of 

the Sugababes ….. but there’s still time 

for the revolving door to turn again. 

Love 

Island X2 

Who’s under the mask? 

With falling ratings hitting both X Factor 

and The Voice, ITV bosses are pinning 

their hopes on a new music show 

entitled The Masked Singer. 

Sound intriguing to you? Nor me ……. 

But read on and you decide what you 

think, when you know how the show 

works. 

The Masked Singer is a format based 

on the Korean version of the show, 

titled The King of Mask Singer. 

It sees celebrities anonymously 

dressing up in wacky and wonderful 

costumes in front of a live studio 

audience, a star-studded panel and the 

nation. 

The true identity of the singer is only 

revealed when they are eliminated each 

week from the competition. 

That wacky 

mask show 

After the show was bought by FOX in 

the US and featured Nicole Scherzinger, 

Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong and Jenny 

McCarthy on the panel, ITV decided to 

buy the show as it was a massive hit 

across the pond. 

There’s no actual date for the show’s 

debut yet, nor details of the host and 

judging panel, so watch this space …… 

I can hardly contain my excitement.



Sports & Local News 

FIRST EUROPEAN 

CRICKET LEAGUE 

SET FOR MAJOR 

GLOBAL AUDIENCE 

ENGLAND’S last-gasp win provided 

an unbelievable climax to the 2019 

Cricket World Cup and a new event 

is set to make a similar global impact, 

with the inaugural European 

Cricket League (ECL) predicted to 

attract a major worldwide audience 

when it takes place in Spain 

this month. 

Billed as cricket’s equivalent of the 

UEFA Champions League, ECL19 will 

be held for the first time at La Manga 

Club from July 29-31, with the domestic 

champions of Denmark, France, 

Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, 

Russia and Spain competing for 

the chance to be crowned as continental 

Europe club cricket’s ‘Kings of Europe’. 

Played over 17 matches in a T10 format, 

interest in the competition is set 

to be huge, with all the games being 

televised live in Europe, Asia, North 

America and Australasia across a 

combination of broadcast, digital and 

social channels, including the newlylaunched 

European Cricket Network. 

Broadcast coverage will be shown 

in countries including the UK, Australia, 

India, Middle East, the United 

Arab Emirates, France, Germany, 

Turkey, Spain, USA, Canada and 

the Caribbean. 

“Spain’s weather is perfect for year 

round cricket, and La Manga Club’s 

facilities and proximity to the beach 

makes it an awesome destination for 

cricket fans and holiday makers,” said 

Daniel Weston, founder of the ECL. 

“Featuring southern Europe’s best 

cricket facilities, the resort is the perfect 

destination for cricket fans and 

champion clubs to combine worldclass 

cricket and entertainment in 

equal measure. 

“There has never been a Europeanwide 

league of this nature and it’s our 

desire to make the ECL the flagship 

competition in continental Europe. 

The team behind the league has vast 

experience of organising and promoting 

events of this nature to a global 

broadcast audience, and we can’t wait 

to get started.” 

Widely-known as the ‘home of cricket 

in Spain’, La Manga Club features an 

outstanding range of first-class cricket 

facilities ideal for hosting teams and 

staging tournaments – including the 

continent’s only European Cricket Performance 

Centre, and will stage the 

ECL for the next three years. 

ECL 19 will feature sides from Dreux 

(France), Rotterdam (The Netherlands), 

Svanholm (Denmark), Bremen 

(Germany), St. Petersburg (Russia), 

Brescia (Italy) and Cluj (Romania), 

with players from 18 different nations 

taking part from all over Europe as 

well as more traditional cricket-playing 

nations. 

Teams will be split into two groups 

of four with matches being played on a 

round-robin basis on La Manga Club’s 

two cricket ovals, with the top two from 

each progressing to contest the semifinals 

and final. 

The first league – which is free to 

watch for supporters and guests staying 

at the resort – will be limited to 

eight champion clubs from official ICC 

member federations, but event organisers 

plan to increase the number of qualified 

teams in the coming years. 

And to help the inaugural event get 

off to a flying start, La Manga Club 

will be staging food markets and creating 

a “Hormiga Hippy Market”, where 

fans will be able to browse the best local 

products and latest design products, 

clothes, arts and crafts by designers, 

artisans, artists and entrepreneurs 

from the Murcia region. 

La Manga Club’s European Cricket 

Performance Centre has been designed 

to help international teams, counties, 

schools and colleges, as well as assisting 

with the development of players 

and coaches. Extensive facilities include 

six first-class grass pitches, plus 

23 grass and five artificial net lanes 

– all with 25-yard run-ups – a specialist 

grass fielding, catching and wicketkeeping 

areas. 

And, with its grass pitches bedded 

in and fully operational, the resort 

has been hailed as a “must-visit” 

warm-weather training camp destination, 

with. Hampshire, Middlesex, 

Northamptonshire, Glamorgan and 

Gloucestershire all visiting in the 

build-up to this season. 

Also the official overseas training 

base of the Lawn Tennis Association, 

La Manga Club’s unrivalled other 

facilities include three 18-hole golf 

courses, a 28-court tennis centre and 

a 2,000sqm Wellness Centre. It also offers 

the choice of a five-star hotel, fourstar 

serviced apartments and more 

than 15 bars and restaurants. 

For more information on the European 

Cricket League, please visit www. 

ecl.cricket/ . 

ROBIN IS 

THE BOGEY 

MAN 

MONTGO G.S recently played a Bogey competition 

which was sponsored by Alan Webster. 

The ladies did not get all their own way t oday as our 

winner was Robin Thatcher at 1 up, second place went to 

Julia Hall losing to Robin on count back and third place 

was Sally Cottrell at level par. 

We had three nearest the pins, on the third hole this 

was won by Julia, third shot on the fourteenth was won 

by Sally, no one managed to stay on the eighteenth 

green with their second shot so this prize went to a card 

draw which was won by George Braddick. There were no 

two’s recorded. 

There was a Single Knockout match played and Tom 

Atkinson beat John Hall 3 & 2. 

Next up we have a Medal Competition sponsored by 

Susie & John Snelling. 

MURRAY 

DOUBLE UP 

ANDY Murray will team up 

with brother Jamie in the 

doubles at the Citi Open in 

Washington next week. 

The tournament is Murray’s 

fourth since undergoing 

hip resurfacing surgery 

in January and his first on a 

hard court. 

The brothers, 32 and 33 

respectively, played together 

to help Great Britain win the 

Davis Cup in 2015. 

“They called us and said 

Andy really wanted to come 

back to DC and wanted 

to play doubles with his 

brother,” said Mark Ein, Citi 

Open manager. 

“We’re putting a real focus 

on doubles at the event 

– it’s a terrific piece of the 

competition and entertainment 

value for fans so we 

were thrilled he wanted 

to return.” 

The brothers played with 

different partners in the 

men’s doubles at Wimbledon, 

with Jamie and Neal Skupski 

exiting in the first round 

while Andy and Pierre-Hugues 

Herbert reached the 

second round. 

Jamie Murray won the 

Citi Open doubles title last 

year with former partner 

Bruno Soares – a pairing 

that also won Australian and 

US Open titles.



Sports & Local News 

LOWRY LOOKS AHEAD 

OPEN champion Shane Lowry says 

his main goal is securing a place 

on next year’s Ryder Cup team. 

The 32-year-old became the fifth 

Irishman to lift the Claret Jug after 

triumphing at Royal Portrush 

on Sunday. 

The win gives the Clara native 10 

and five-year exemptions to the European 

and PGA Tours respectively. 

However, Lowry insists his plan 

for the next 12 months is to seal his 

spot for the biennial event, which 

will be held in Wisconsin in 2020. 

“Obviously, in the short term I’m 

going to enjoy this, there’s no doubt 

about that,” Lowry said after securing 

a six-shot victory over Tommy 

Fleetwood. 

“But in the long term you obviously 

want to back-up your success.” 

“My big goal remains the same 

and that is to be on the plane going 

to Whistling Straits next year. That’s 

my plan for the next 12 months. 

Hopefully that involves a couple of 

wins along the way.” 

European qualifying for the Ryder 

Cup does not begin until September 

and Lowry is determined to make his 

debut under captain Padraig Harrington, 

who greeted him on the 18th 

green on Sunday evening. 

Europe will travel to Whistling 

Straits looking to retain the trophy 

after their resounding 17.5-10.5 victory 

over the United States at Le 

Golf National in 2018. 

HOME COMFORT 

SEBASTIAN Vettel will look 

for a local boost this Sunday, 

with the German F1 

Grand Prix at Hockenheim. 

The Ferrari driver crashed 

out of the British Grand Prix 

last time out after running 

into the back of Max Verstappen’s 

Red Bull. 

Rival Lewis Hamilton 

went on to win his home race 

– his sixth win there, and by 

contrast, Vettel has won the 

German GP just once before 

back in 2013, when he was 

driving for Red Bull. 

Last year, Vettel started 

the race on pole but crashed 

out from the lead. 

Hamilton will be looking to 

claim a sixth win in his last 

seven races and increase his 

drivers’ championship lead, 

which stands at 39 points. 

The world champion is 

the most successful current 

driver in Germany with four 

wins, and no other active 

driver has won the race more 

than once. 

ALFAZ FANTASY 

FOOTBALL LEAGUE 

WITH only two weeks to go the excitement is building 

up for the 26th Alfaz Fantasy Football League. All our 

Fantasy Managers on the Costa Blanca and England will 

be desperate to start selecting their new Fantasy Football 

teams ahead of the 2019-20 campaign. 

The 26th A.F.F.L. commences on the weekend 9th 10th and 

11th of August and all you have to do to take part in this very 

special Competition is to select a team in a 4-3-3 formation 

from our Players List who score points based on their performances 

in the Premier League and F.A.Cup throughout the 

2019-20 Season. 

You have up till 4pm on Saturday 10th August to get your 

teams in when I will be at the Kasbrane in Albir for any last 

minute entries. Obviously we would like your selections in 

A.S.A.P. to help with the adminstration and it is also so important 

that you put the right code in for the players you 

Jimmy Yates receiving the F A CUP League Trophy from 

have chosen. You can only spend a minimum of 45 million 

Young Olie, one of the AFFL Junior League Managers. 

and not exceed a total of 50 million in your selections. 

If one of your players gets shipped out of the Premier Tree, The Church and the Saints and Sinners. If you don’t 

League or gets badly injured you can amend your selection live local or you live abroad you can visit our website which 

right up to the time of the first Premier League match that is www.alfazffl.com where you can select you team from the 

kicks off. 

player list on there and E-Mail it to me at ericmalpus@gmail. 

The entrance fee costs 20 euros which works out at 50 com. If all else fails you can always ring me on 696075632 

cents a week. I can’t think of anything else that gives so and I will make every effort to make sure you receive them. 

much enjoyment for such a small investment over such a Last Season we had six mini-leagues on the go so if you 

long period of time. 

have a bar why not get your customers to take part in this 

If you want the likes of Spurs Harry Kane, Manchester excellent competition which lasts for at least ten months and 

City’s Sergio Aguero, Liverpool’s Mo Salah or Manchester it’s a perfect way to build up rivalry and banter throughout 

United’s David de Geaa in your starting XI’s you will have to the season as well as a few bets on the side. I must stress you 

make sacrifices across the rest of your team and that’s when must have a least ten teams to form a mini-league. 

your knowledge on players comes into play. The trick is to To keep in touch with what’s going on in the Fantasy 

find one hidden gem who is lower down in the pecking order League reports will appear each week on these pages as 

who will get you those extra points as the season unfolds. well as our fabulous website where you will be able to view 

Last season Wolves players Jimenez and Docherty were both all the league tables andresults. We also have a Facebook 

surprise top scorers. 

page on which you can comment on or ask any queries you 

All entry forms and Players List are available at the following 

outlets in Benidorm The Winning Post, Union Jack Well with just a couple of weeks left don’t miss out on this 

might have. 

and The Drop Inn, in Alfaz, The Drunken Duck and Robin’s fantastic opportunity to take part in this thrilling competition 

which gives plenty of fun for all the family and Nest, in Albir, The Local, Caspers, Hepburns, The Orange 

friends. 

GETTING 

THEIR 

NUMBER 

AFTER all the excitement 

of England lifting the World 

Cup earlier this month, 

cricket´s most fiercest rivalry 

resumes on Thursday 

(August 1st) in the battle 

for the Ashes, with the 

first test at Edgbaston. 

As the sport moves on, 

England will break years of 

tradition when they step out 

on the field next week, with 

names and numbers on the 

back of their Test whites, including 

captain Joe Root with 

a number 66 on his back. 

England are looking to 

snatch back the tiny symbolic 

urn from the Aussies 

in the five match series that 

always sparks the imagination 

of even the most casual 

cricket follower. 


The main concerns for the 

home side surround their 

pace bowlers, with Jimmy 

Anderson a slight doubt 

with a calf injury, whilst 

World Cup stars Mark Wood 

and Jofra Archer have side 

strains, and are not in contention, 

with Wood possibly 

out until the fourth test in 

early September. 

“We couldn’t be better 

placed in many ways. There’s 

a huge amount of confidence 

off the back of the World 

Cup. That counts for a lot,” 

said Root. 

“It is something we have to 

capitalise on going into what 

is a huge set of Test matches.” 

EXITING BALE SCORES 

GARETH Bale scored in 

his first pre-season appearance 

for Real Madrid 

on Tuesday, but his future 

at the club remains in serious 

doubt. 

Bale came off the bench at 

half-time to net as Real won 

on penalties after a 2-2 draw 

with Arsenal in the International 

Champions Cup. 

After the game in Maryland, 

coach Zinedine Zidane 

said: “He put in a good performance 

and I’m pleased 

for him.” 

But the Frenchman added: 

“Nothing has changed, 

you know the situation.” 

Zidane had previously 

said Bale is “very close to 

leaving” the club and that 

his exit would be “best for 

everyone”, claiming it was 

the Welshman’s decision 

not play in an earlier game 

against Bayern Munich. 

Bale has been linked with 

a number of clubs over the 

summer, including a possible 

move to the Chinese Super 

League with a reported 

wage of over a million euros 

per week.



Sport 

LA LIGA STEPS IN 

ANTOINE Griezmann’s 

of action to take.” 

move to Barcelona could 

be blocked in a row over 

the fee, according to La 

Liga president Javier Tebas 

Griezmann has already 

played a friendly for his new 

club, a 2-1 friendly defeat by 

Chelsea in Japan. 

in a radio interview 

Tebas added: “Atletico 

on Wednesday. 

have submitted a complaint 

Atletico Madrid complained 

which has put in 

after Barca announced 

doubt whether we should 

they had signed the 

pass Griezmann’s licence 

France forward, having activated 

his 120 million euro 

release clause on July 12th. 

The clause dropped from 

200m to 120m euros on July 

1st, but Atletico claim the 

deal was done before then 

and that they are due the 

larger amount. 

“It is possible to block a 

player’s transfer,” Tebas told 

Onda Cero. “La Liga will 

have to decide what course 

to Barcelona.” 

“There’s a process that 

has been put in motion and 

those overseeing it will have 

to come to resolve the case.” 

Atletico reported Barcelona 

to Fifa over an alleged 

illegal approach for Griezmann 

in December 2017. 

RUIZ REMATCH ON 

EDDIE Hearn has rubbished 

rumours of Anthony 

Joshua turning down 

a rematch with Andy 

Ruiz Jr and says alternatives 

are “not even up 

for negotiation”. 

Joshua, 29, lost three of 

the four major world heavyweight 

titles to Ruiz in a 

huge shock in New York 

last month, and rumours 

have appeared suggesting 

that the Brit would fight 

somebody else before facing 

Ruiz again. 

Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, 

said this week: “Do 

you think Joshua wants a 

warm-up? No.” 

Hearn added that Cardiff’s 

Principality Stadium 

was now the “front-runner” 

to host the rematch on December 

14th, with a return 

to New York’s Madison 

Square Garden second in 

line for November 29th. 

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