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Algarve
	CoR meeting in Vilamoura calls for a European civil protection force THE President of the EU Committee of the Regions (CoR), Michel Delebarre, has issued a statement on the natural disasters in the European Union in summer 2007. Speaking on behalf of the Bureau members of the CoR, meeting in Vilamoura, Michel Delebarre said: “We extend our condolences to the familie.....
- Murder suspect chased in Algarve
- More hashish seized
- Taxis with video surveillance
- Portuguese solidarity effort for Darfur
- Government helps students
- Donations for the Harvest Festival
- New UK Ambassador to Portugal
- Dalai Lama in Portugal
- Free Algarve TV channel to broadcast next year
- CoR meeting in Vilamoura calls for a European civil protection force
- Date of the “auto de fé” - Letter from the Algarve by Frances Ruddick
- A combined production
- Classical music concert
- Winter workshops for you
- Homes in the Formoso Hills
- A to Z of the Algarve - Alte

Costa del Sol
	More dangerous toys reported THE FEDERATION OF CONSUMERS IN ACTION (FACUA) has reported seven different models of dangerous toy telephones to the National Institute of Consumerism (INC) after discovering that the batteries can be easily taken out as the toys do not have a safety lock with a screw. Six of the models had small wa .....
- Repairs begin on Malaga Cathedral
- Gang attacks supermarket employees in violent armed robbery
- Two arrested for Fuengirola shooting
- "New MOT phone number"
- Free medical check-ups for seniors detects new problems
- Jail time requested for negligent businessman
- Another prison in planning stages for town
- September attracts tourists
- Legal confusion in Marbella
- Not enough sewage treatment in the province
- More dangerous toys reported
- Mystery death of man in police custody
- Antique buses could be back on the streets of Malaga
- Accident causes tailbacks
- Road improvements
- Better access planned for town
- Malaga will not waste water
- Sculpture to commemorate Civil War almost complete
- Holidaymaker suffers heart attack on ship
- Car park still remains unused
- Elderly off to La Manga
- Community pools new rules
- Blow your own trumpet
- Fantastic football facilities
- Prisoners artwork exhibited

Costa Blanca
	Tropical disease hits local bullfighter The Alicante-based bullfighter José Mari Manzanares, son of the veteran matador of the same name, has had to cancel all remaining engagements for the remainder of this season after exhaustive medical tests revealed that he has dengue. Doctors treating him at the Clínica Universitaria de Navarr .....
- Happy event for nature park
- Construction slow-down hits employment
- Fishing profits up in Torrevieja
- Benidorm presses for bigger and better ring road
- Road rage incident ends in one dead
- Loads of money for tons of copper
- GMTV party in Benidorm
- Judge bars partner’s prison visit
- Motorbike fatalities
- Bridge at the root of another accident
- Free after a year behind bars
- Neighbours split over biofuel
- Marina Baja – rural no longer
- Motion against Denia desalination plant
- Five hours in the hold for disabled traveller
- Fatal car collision
- Alicante car parks corruption allegations
- Tropical disease hits local bullfighter
- Calling all football enthusiasts
- Red Cross v Jellyfish
- Elche-Crevillente road disappoints
- Neanderthals were here first
- New use for factory

Costa de Almería
	Croc on Mojacar Playa ONCE again, a crocodile has found its way to Mojacar Playa. The incredibly life-like creature made of sand and coloured with spray paint appeared recently in front of the Beachcomber Bar/Restaurant. According to locals, it was built by a young couple who are believed to have just been pass .....
- Successful drugs bust
- Almeria Irrigation Federation president attacked
- Award for nature park
- Official doubts further arrests of officers
- Neighbourhood Watch comes to Albox
- Head-on crash
- Trawler destroyed at Adra Port
- American jailed for kicking officer
- Dumped car
- Desertification detector to be tested in Cabo de Gata
- Road safety campaign
- Villaricos Grand Prix and whacky races
- Sisters exhibit work
- Vandalism on the increase
- New hospital in Torrecardenas
- Fire in new ministries building
- Croc on Mojacar Playa
- Quick-thinking saves the day
- Funds for home
- Missing dog – is she yours?
- Seatbelt campaign shows danger area
- Mojacar Mini-Marathon and Fun Run for charity
- Importance of child-proofing your house

Mallorca
	Free school buses for students THIS YEAR Palma Town Hall will allow students up to the age of 12 to use EMT (Municipal Transport Company) buses to travel to and from schools free of charge. In previous years, this free service was only given up to the age of eight, but according to the Town Hall and the General Director of M .....
- Increase in police
- German fugitive apprehended
- Two bodies found in suspected drownings
- Serial rapist caught
- Free school buses for students
- Visa procedures slow down tourism
- Benedictine nuns start jam business
- The alarming condition of the dying corals
- Two arrests during routine road checks
- Employee of hospital detained
- QE2 set to retire
- The Spanish Mortgage Lender – making life easier
- Airport records largest number of passengers

Heart of Andalucía
	Yeremi is still missing IT has now been over six months since seven-year-old Yeremi Vargas disappeared suddenly while playing with his cousins outside his grandmother’s home in Vecindario on the island of Gran Canaria. His parents don’t believe he ran away or got lost because he was an intelligent child and they believe he .....
- Nature park awarded European accolade
- Camp monitor under investigation for abuse
- Better access to town in the planning
- Out-door exercise machines for seniors
- Commemorative monument for Civil War victims
- Cartama to Teba classic car run
- First Aid Day
- Alora health centre delay
- Carry on Glamping
- More sewage plants needed
- Underground car park “will open soon”
- Alzheimer’s centre for Antequera
- Dental Care
- Road repair protest in Almogia
- New MOT phone number"
- More speed cameras
- Yeremi is still missing

Sport
	England win Portugal Nations Cup THE inaugural edition of the Portugal Nations Cup was won by the England team after a dramatic final round. Ireland finished with the same aggregate score but had a worst tie-breaking third score. Reigning Irish champion Shane Lowry marked five under par 68 in the final round in the Portugal Nations....
- Cyclists conquer gruelling Spanish mountain challenge
- Eurobaseball 2007 championship ends
- Season ready for kick-off
- Jalon Valley Golf Society
- Denia Rugby action
- Cortijo Grande report
- Mojacar Angling Club
- Scolari apologises
- England win Portugal Nations Cup

Leapy Lee

Aspirations of fame and fortune are only pie in the sky
WONDERFUL spate of letters referring to my piece about the Beckhams. As usual most of ‘em firmly seized on the wrong end of t....

Mrs. Ed

I REALLY have to take issue with the statement you made in response to a letter from Chris Haffland. You refer to a study by ....

Sidelines

Half-hearted elections for Morocco
THE parliamentary elections held in Morocco on September 7 were less than half-hearted, because little more than a third of t....

Food

What makes us turn to comfort food?
SOMETIMES, you just know that the world won’t seem right until you’ve got your hands on a particular type of food. Like a big....

Health & Beauty

Making a splash (Part Two)
Following on from last time, we now take a look at some other water sports which can keep you in shape...Aqua Aerobics - had....

Astrology
		Star - Pisces A recent journey has revealed possibilities. It is in this week that you will realise their potential. Nowhere is this truer ....

Happened This Day
	1615 - French King Louis XIII marries Ann of Austria. They are both 14 years old. 1859 - Charles Darwin, a British naturalist, publishes "On the Origin of Species." 1871 - The National Rifle Association is incorporated in the US. ....

Birthdays
	Katherine Heigl - 29 - American actress/model, Goldie Hawn - 62 - American actress/director/producer, John Larroquette - 60 - American actor,
	more...