AN alleged ‘cowboy mechanic’ accused of swindling dozens of British expats out of thousands of euros has left Spain for a new life in the UK. Mikey Brierley, a Briton who was previously based in Almoradi (Alicante Province), allegedly faked the need to order parts for repairs and left vehicles parked for months. The grease-monkey also allegedly used customers’ cars …
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A DOCTOR recommends chia seeds to help lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Manuel Viso claims that chia seeds contain antioxidants, omega-3 fats and proteins. He added that he found a great way to prepare the seeds so they are even healthier. READ MORE MANUEL VISO Viso refers to releasing the mucilage from the chia seed. Mucilage is produced when …
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The Valencia floods of October 2010 claimed the life of a GRANADA resident who was reported missing in 1984. Miguel Morales (72), was officially declared deceased in 2016, however, his body was discovered by flood torrents in a Quart De Poblet orange grove in November. Sara, his daughter, said: “The Guardia Civil contacted us in mid November because no one …
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THE boss of Marbella’s upmarket realtor The Agency has revealed the results of his first year in the resort… and set a target for 2025. Leif Orthmann told Olive Press he was ‘pretty happy’ with the results in 2024, which included a €10 million villa sale in the Sierra Blanca area. And now the giant American agency has hired five …
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A MOVIE-STYLE car chase in Madrid involving a stolen €400,000 Aston Martin saw the driver ram a Guardia Civil vehicle with officers jumping out to avoid injury. The 40-year-old thief was caught in the early morning hours of Tuesday after fleeing by foot. He has been charged with assaulting a cop, car theft, and violating road safety. READ MORE ASTON …
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THE Junta de Andalucia is making an attempt to journey in to the rescue for border city La Linea because it faces calamity over the potential failure of treaty negotiations with Gibraltar. Junta President Juanma Moreno met with La Línea Mayor Juan Franco to pledge assist amid rising concern over the post-Brexit panorama. The city’s dependance on Gibraltar for employment, …
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On Tuesday, heavy rains caused the closure of roads and schools in Valencia and Castellon provinces. Valencia has 16 roads affected by landslides and flooding. Only four are passable with caution. Authorities have closed 12 roads in the province of Castellon. READ MORE ROAD COLLAPSE in CHESTE The Valencia Community has closed its schools for the day on Tuesday. This …
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The Puente Romano Tennis Club is the venue for Spain’s Davis Cup Round of 16 match against Denmark. The Royal Spanish Tennis Federation is considering this venue as a possible option. The match will be played between September 13 and 14, 2019. READ MORE COURT CENTRE PUEENTE ROMANO Spain can select the venue, the surface of the court and the …
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STORMS and rain hitting Spain’s Mediterranean coast will get an extra element this week in the form of ‘blood rain’- caused by Saharan dust. The phenomenon can occur at any time of the year. However, March is a prime target month. Proyecto Mastral in Torrevieja warns that this is not the time to do any cleaning. They suggest car owners, …
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Between July 25 and 27, the Pet Shop Boys, a legendary British pop duo will be performing at Benidorm’s Low Festival. Neil Tennant has 40 years’ worth of hits like West End Girls. It’s a Sin. Suburbia. and Always on Mind. In the Guinness Book of World Records, they are listed as the most popular duo in British music history. …
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