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Phoenix Club: Our social club is open, so drop in for a coffee and a chat, or browse our books at 4 for €1. We also have a selection of DVDs/CDs and Jigsaws at various prices.
***Trips***
April
– 28th – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30. The tunnel under the airport is now open so it will be very interesting to experience the new entry in to Gib.
May
– 12th – Minigolf Day Out. Join us for a fun packed day at La Herradura playing mini golf, boules and lots of other activities €27 pp includes coach fare and a day out at La Herradura Mini Golf. All equipment provided and pick ups to include the BP Garage at Torrox and Maro
June
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 22nd – Visit to the Wolf Park in Antequera. Price €25pp includes guided tour, coach and drivers gratuity
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information or check out our FB page
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Bio Beach Restaurant- El Morche, Paseo Maritimo: Lecture Series:
– On Monday, April 24th at Bio Beach at 11 am. Join the U3A History, under the leadership of Susan Harrison. She will present The World War I Romance…Intriguing isn’t it? Please, join us for an informative morning over a cup of…
– Wed. May 10th. Bio Beach Quiz Day, Embrace Mother Earth. At 11am. Join us for a fun and social morning with a cup of coffee (or tea) where you’ll be able to review our planet’s highlights including our oceans, deserts, islands, continents, and more. We urge you to make tables of 4 (or we’ll do it on the spot) so that a friendly competition can determine which table will win a token gift for the 4 winning individuals! We promise you a gentle mental exercise that may reveal a surprise or two! I hope you are curious and fearless enough to join us!
– Bio Beach Art Gallery: Till the end of May, come and enjoy the very attractive display of original paintings including 40 artists belonging to the Nerja Art Association (ANEDA or El asociacion Nerjeña de Arte). The Bio Beach exhibit is full of color and lust for life. Note: Closed on Tuesday.
– Notice: The Bio Beach Wednesday Lecture Series will take a break from June through September 2023. We will welcome you back, on Wed. October 11th, at 11am, with the captivating Power Point Presentation of the State of Hawaii with Norma sharing culturally relevant tidbits from her 30 years+ as a resident of Oahu.
For more information on the U3A programs, contact norma2kk@aol.com
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V Feria de Vinos (5th Wine Fair)- Competa: Sat, 29 April 1-5pm
Hotel y Bungalows Balcon de Competa. Make reservation via FB Page.
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The VIII Día de la Miel de Caña- Frigiliana: Sat, 29 April, from 12:00 hours. During the event, a guided tour of the factory and exhibition will be offered. There will also be cane juice tastings and live recipe making with free tastings.
In addition, we will have performances by the Ángela Muñoz Dance Academy Group, the Children and Youth Group of Frigiliana Choirs and Dances and Betty Loop.
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XXXIII Día de la Morcilla- Canillas de Aceituno: Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th April.
– Saturday, more than 700 servings of paella will be distributed and we will enjoy the musical performance of Dj Samu, Carrete 80’s, Orquesta Arrayán, Javi Blanco, Rafa Púas and the final performance of Dj Antonio Hierro”.
– Sunday’s activities will begin at eleven o’clock in the morning with the mass in honour of the patron saint Virgen de la Cabeza and the procession. The tastings of the XXXIII Day of the Morcilla will begin at a quarter past two in the afternoon in the Plaza de la Constitución. Sunday will also be enlivened by the performances of the Orquesta Arrayán and Leo Música with various shows until ten o’clock at night”. 5,500 portions of black pudding will be distributed on Sunday.
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‘Torremolinos International Jazz Day’ will bring together a host of international artists from April 28 to 30:
The event, promoted by the Torremolinos City Council, will feature free concerts in Plaza Costa del Sol. Various performances will take place throughout that weekend.
– ‘Ogun Afrobeat’ will offer a concert on the 28th and 29th at 9:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. respectively, and ‘Lito Fernández Roots Quartet & Suzzette’ will perform on the 28th at 5:30 p.m. On the 28th at 7:30 p.m. it will be the turn of ‘Fire the Cannonball Quintet’, with Parrilla, Loring, Rifbjerg, De Delgado and Ampurdanés. On the 29th at 5:30 p.m. ‘Two For Swing’ with María Esteban and Raquel Pelayo. ‘Candela Vargas Quintet’ will perform on the 30th at 5:30 p.m.
– April 30 at 9:30 p.m., ‘O Sister!’ will perform
– April 29 at 9:30 p.m., ‘Jorge Patax Quartet’ will perform with Aurora García, Luís Guerra and Dany Noel. This group will also perform on the 30th at 7:30 p.m.
Source: https://newsinspain.es/costadelsol-uk/2023/04/15/torremolinos-international-jazz-day/
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Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
With an unrivaled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
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Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 30 years. Painting work undertaken. Inside and outside large or small. Furniture painted or sprayed. Kitchens, cabinets, wardrobes doors any colour any surface. Check out the before and after photos, all the furniture was spray painted.
Call for advice WhatsApp 680739577
New Email: josiahamanda@gmail.com
My contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue. Here are “before” and “after” pics from my latest job.
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DoctorLaptop’s Clean & TuneUp Special: Only €50 until May 1st.
Plus, get a €10 discount if you have a SSD system hard drive.
– My famous Clean & TuneUp Special is back, for Windows & Mac.
If you rely on your computer and want it running at peak performance, free of data collectors and trackers, an annual professional servicing is necessary. You wouldn’t drive your car till it runs out of oil before servicing it, would you? I do the most comprehensive cleaning and tune-up possible: verify all System files replacing any found to be corrupt, test all hardware and do hard disk sector repairs if needed, use 5 tool malware/adware/spyware/tracker removal protocol, clean out junk files/logs/history/etc., update Windows(or MacOS)+all drivers+programs and finally optimize your settings and registry for fastest overall performance.
Heavily infected comps, computers taking more than 2 minutes to startup or shutdown, or showing error messages, those need a repair, not a maintenance service. HDD hard disks of 1000Gb or more add €10.
DoctorLaptop’s Computer Repairs- Torrox Costa
Windows, Apple/Mac, Linux, Android. Computers only.
I don’t work on computers made before 2016 unless I have been servicing then annually.
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or call 675 993 069 (no calls before 12noon, missed calls returned asap). Always include the make & model number of the device when requesting assistance. My contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue.
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Cookery Workshops at Casa Montes Negros: Join us on the farm at Casa Montes Negros on Friday 28th April for our Bread baking workshop and spend a great day learning a new skill (or revisiting an old one!) in good company with like-minded foodies.
We will start with basic bread making techniques, and how to make the loaf that suits you, your lifestyle and your stomach as well as looking at a variety of different breads including soda bread and basic sourdough breads.
The workshop starts at 10.30 and finishes around 3.30 p.m. and includes all the ingredients, lunch in beautiful surroundings and your folder of recipes, plus you get to take your homemade loaf of bread home with you! Cost 35 euros.
The perfect day out for both experienced cooks looking for some new ideas or new cooks wanting to learn the basics, enjoy meeting like minded foodies in a fun environment!
We meet in El Cruce car park, Trapiche at 10.00 a.m. Map Link
For those that prefer not to drive, we offer a collect and return service to the meeting point for an extra 5 euros per person. Or you can follow us up to the farm in your own car.
Contact Rachael to book your place on casamontesnegros@gmail.com with your name and mobile number. Please let us know about any dietary requirements or food intolerances on booking.
Group bookings – if you would like to book any of our workshops for a group including pick up and return from your place of choice for groups of 4 to 8 people for any of our workshops, contact us for prices which include the taxi service. Perfect for a day out which is different and enjoyable and you can enjoy a glass of wine with your meal and not have to worry about driving!
0034 655987105 FB Link
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Hands-On Workshop – Be Creative! through sewing:
Explore your creative side by learning simple and basic sewing techniques through the construction, from scratch, of this cloth tote bag as pictured (designed and created by Ellen).
Fundamentals covered will be design, layout, cutting, piecing together, sewing and final finishing touches. Estimated project time 1-1/2 hours dependant on skill and aptitude levels.
Geared towards adults with at least some familiarity with machine sewing.
All tools will be made available and cost of materials is included in the Workshop price of 20€. The completed project is your takeaway.
Book in advance as One-on-one openings:
Thurs – April 27th – 10am/12noon/2pm
Fri – April 28th – 10am/12noon/2pm
Sat – April 29th – 10am/12noon/2pm
Workshop location in dedicated shop in Sayalonga pueblo.
Additional details provided on your booking confirmation.
Contact Ellen, Sayalonga. Email: ellen.amos@hotmail.com
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent
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BluCee Real Estate: Are you thinking of selling?
We have sales agreed or completed already this year with Spanish, Hungarian, Belgium, Dutch, German, British and clients from other countries. We do not focus on one nationality WE FOCUS ON SELLING!
At BluCee we go above and beyond for you during the sales process, don’t just take our word for it – see our reviews on Google and Facebook.
Contact us at info@blucee.com or call 771042727 to arrange a meeting.
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We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, now with an office in Nerja, we cover the whole coast line and inland.
BluCee Real Estate are a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day.
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For Sale, 3 items:
– Zero satellite receiver in box with remote control and power supply, hardly used 30euros
– Tiffany pendant light with decorative stained glass shade all fixings, chain and assembly & installation instructions, never used. 35 euros
– Taurus Stick vacuum cleaner 22.5 volt lithium battery with accessories, wall bracket and charger 25 euros
Steve, Rincon del La Victoria, can meet at El Ingenio car park
650696495 WhatsApp, text or phone
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For Sale: 2 person inflatable kayak, very stable with independent values for extra stability, Boston values for easy inflation, reinforced tarpaulin base for comfort and security, 2 comfortable seats, 2 handles for ease of carrying, waterproof carrying bag for storage. Was 400€ new. Price 250€. Also includes as extras in the price – 2 paddles and 2 good quality life jackets, pump and adapters.
Please contact Geoff, Torrox Campo 666322732 or
email gailandgeoff @ yahoo dot co dot uk
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For Sale: Eight plastic flower pots €5 each or €30 for all
Lars, Nerja +34 654477814 Facetime/Whatsapp
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For Sale: HP DeskJet 3760 All-in-One Printer. Wireless or wired – your choice! Fresh black ink cart. €25. Buyer collects please from Martin, Nerja +447742835308 or hutch4@btinternet.com
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For Sale: Hot water cylinder 75L. Perfect working order
Can deliver locally. 55€. Sean, Torrox Costa
tel / whatsapp 669665156 ; lynnandseanh@yahoo.co.uk
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For Sale: Ladies Aurelia Bike. Urban Style. Bought 1 year ago and seldom used. Excellent condition. €100. Rita, Nerja. Tel 07813166046
rita.barba1ATntlworldD0Tcom
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For Sale: High-End Tower PC for audio/video editors & gamers
Dell XPS 8700 with Windows 10 (Home, UK, original activation)
Reconditioned & Upgraded
Has had very little use, no need for a full refurb.
32Gb RAM, pro-grade, high speed
Intel i7 4770- 3.4GHz base / 3.9GHz Turbo, quad core
System drive- Samsung pro-grade 240Gb M2 SSD
Data drive- Seagate pro-grade 3Tb (3000Gb, 7200rpm. 6Gb/s)
Upgraded video card- Radion R9 200 series with HDMI + DP + 2x DVI outputs. Dual display support. (No VGA port)
Network- Ethernet, Wifi 2.4/5, Bluetooth
Optical Drive- DVD-RW with Blu-ray
Front- 19-in-1 card reader + 2x USB3
Top- 2x USB2 + phones + mic
Back- 4x USB3 + 2x USB2 + 6port audio
Includes new business grade wired UK keyboard & mouse.
Price €700. Buyer collects, cash only.
30 day “test-drive” cash back guaranty.
Naythan, Torrox Costa. Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
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For Sale: Infrico Catering Drinks Cooler. It functions but needs a service. Size 70 cms x 70 cms x 200 cms. Selling due to purchase of bigger model.
Photo sent by WhatsApp or e-mail on request.
€100 o.n.o. Buyer to collect. Contact Nick. Central Nerja.
e-mail: nickalistair97@gmail.com ; Tel: 711 016 409
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Wanted, books: Phillip Pullman, The Book of Dust Vol 2 & 3
Anyone have them to borrow or sell? Jane. Frigiliana
Whatsapp +4407866635626.
jane.g.cosfordATgmailD0Tcom
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News & Articles
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SPAIN
Telefónica to switch off its copper land-line network on 19 April 2024, its centenary day: {Translation}
– Telefónica will close its entire copper network in Spain on 19 April 2024, the company’s centenary, after notifying the National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) on Wednesday of the closure of the last 3,329 exchanges.
– In this way, the operator has taken the final step to complete the copper switch-off and lead the conversion to a fibre optic network among European and Latin American telecommunications companies, according to a statement.
– The company has announced the closure of the 8,532 exchanges that made up its network in a process ordered by the CNMC to prevent customers from being left without service. To date, the company has closed 2,236 exchanges.
– “Telefónica continues to make progress in its transformation to remain a leader. The new digital world passes through our networks,” said Telefónica Chairman José María Álvarez-Pallete, who highlighted the milestone for the company’s decarbonisation that this step represents. In terms of emissions, fibre optics consumes 18 times less than copper with equivalent traffic. Telefónica estimates that the environmental impact of its new network is 94% less than the previous one.
– For his part, the president of Telefónica España, Emilio Gayo, has stressed that the decision to stop using copper will allow the company to become a firm with a 100% fibre fixed network. In this way, the company has pointed out that the combination of fibre optics and 5G, whose coverage already reaches 85% of the country, will act as an enabler of the new digital society. Source, Spanish:
https://www.europapress.es/economia/noticia-telefonica-apagara-red-cobre-19-abril-2024-dia-centenario-20230419124813.html
ANDALUCIA
Aemet warns of exceptionally high temperatures, over 35 degrees in the coming week: {Translation} 23/04/2023 14:46
– The entry of a mass of very warm and dry African air over the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands over the next few days will leave “exceptionally high temperatures” for the time of year, which could reach values of up to 35 degrees in large parts of the country and even 40 degrees in the Guadalquivir valley.
– The Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has warned in a statement that this sharp rise in temperatures will be due to stable atmospheric conditions and strong sunshine throughout the country, which will cause a “progressive and marked rise” in maximum temperatures, with values typical of summer.
– On Tuesday and, especially on Wednesday, it is expected that the maximum temperatures will be above 30 degrees in much of the southern half of the peninsula, and locally also in the Ebro valley, inland Murcia and Valencia and in the Guadalquivir valley and inland Huelva and Cadiz, where they can reach 35 degrees.
(The Guadalquivir valley is the most fertile area in Andalucia, broadening out from east to west. From its lower end, a broad plain stretches west across Huelva province and southeast into Cádiz province. Near its mouth, the Guadalquivir splits into a marshy delta known as Las Marismas del Guadalquivir which includes the Parque Nacional de Doñana.)
– Aemet has highlighted the likelihood that on Thursday and Friday will reach “the culminating phase of this episode” with 30 degrees in much of the northern half of the peninsula and the Balearic Islands, with the exception of the extreme north of the peninsula.
– In the Cantabrian Sea and Galicia, although temperatures will be “abnormally high, exceeding 25 degrees”, they are not expected to reach 30 degrees, the Agency explained, stressing that in the southern half of the peninsula and in the Ebro valley, temperatures will generally reach 35 degrees, with greater intensity in the Guadalquivir valley, where they could reach up to 40 degrees.
– With regard to minimum temperatures, they will also be “abnormally high throughout the country”, especially in Andalusia, where locally there may be tropical nights without dropping below 20 degrees.
– Aemet has predicted that late on Saturday and more likely on Sunday there will be a notable drop in temperatures due to the entry of a mass of cooler, wetter air from the west of the peninsula, which could leave isolated storms in the northern half of the peninsula.
– With regard to temperatures, on Saturday temperatures will still exceed 30 degrees in the northern half and the Balearic Islands, and 35 degrees in the southern half and the Ebro valley, and on Sunday, with the entry of westerly winds, the maximum values are expected on the Mediterranean coasts, which could reach 35 degrees, and where the temperature drop would have to wait until Monday.
– In the Guadalquivir valley and the Ebro valley, temperatures could still reach 30 degrees on Sunday, but in the rest of the country lower values are expected, bringing to an end this episode of exceptionally high temperatures for the time of year.
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1250262/aemet-alerta-de-temperaturas-excepcionalmente-altas-mas-de-35-grados-en-los-proximos-dias/
Additional ref: https://www.andalucia.com/environment/guadalquivir.htm
MALAGA
Alcaucín wildfire declared controlled and the one in Mijas is stabilised:
– Two forest fires were declared Saturday evening, 22 April, in Malaga province, one in Mijas and another in Alcaucín.
– The first, in Mijas, started at around 6pm. At 9.20pm, Infoca reported it was stabilised and the ground operation continued working to control it.
– The one in Alcaucín, declared at almost the same time, was tackled by a Super Puma helicopter, a group of forest firefighters, a Brica brigade, an operations technician, a fire engine and an environment agent. At 8.20pm Infoca considered it was controlled, although teams remained in the area to fully extinguish it. (Update: It is now declared extinguished. 12:38 pm 23 Apr 2023, see twitter post.) Photo: Salvador Salas. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/forest-fires-declared-mijas-and-alcaucin-20230422193755-nt.html
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Malaga cyber crime gang swindles 70,000 euros from ‘love’ victim by posing as Ukraine humanitarian doctor:
– Four people have been arrested by National Police in Malaga after swindling 70,000 euros from a female victim who believed she was sending the funds to a doctor who was on a UN humanitarian mission to Ukraine. The victim had fallen in love with the social network profile of a fake doctor, in which the criminals had used the real photos and details of a rhinoplasty specialist from Turkey.
The gang that has now been dismantled, with the arrests in Malaga, targeted more than a hundred other victims throughout Spain and across Europe.
– National Police officers in Malaga have also dismantled another cybercrime gang, as SUR has recently reported, in which a local lawyer was tricked into losing 300,000 euros over five years. She had believed that the person to whom she was giving the money was an American military man with whom she had fallen in love. In that scam there were 60 victims throughout Spain. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-cyber-crime-gang-swindles-70000-euros-20230421175645-nt.html
FRIGILIANA
Donate blood now and donate often:
This Monday, April 24, the mobile unit will be in the Plaza del Ingenio in Frigiliana from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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On the 30th of April the Dia de la Cruz will be celebrated in Frigiliana: The event will start at 12:00 in the Parque Andalucía and will be attended by special guest, Eva Ruiz, presenter of the Juan y Medio programme. The parade will feature performances by the Grupo de Coros y Danzas de Frigiliana, the Frigiliana Band, the Grupo de Verdiales de El Borge and the Tuna de la Facultad de Derecho de Málaga.
SALOBREÑA
Agricultural fire between Motril and Salobreña:
{Translation, summary} 23/04/2023 15:56
– An agricultural fire broke out this Sunday afternoon in some palm groves and cane fields located between Motril and Salobreña, in the La Vega area, next to the pulp mill.
– The Motril and Almuñécar Firefighters, the Forest Fire Fighting Service (Infoca Plan), the Local Police, the National Police and the Civil Protection Volunteer Group have traveled to the area where the agricultural stubble fire originated. Infoca has mobilized a medium-heavy helicopter (MA-4), two cargo planes on the ground, a fire engine, an operations technician and a group of forest firefighters, who are working on the spot to put out the fire. Source & photo credit, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/declarado-incendio-entre-motril-salobrena/
TRAVEL NEWS
Thailand issues ‘don’t go out’ warning as heat index hits record 54C: People in Bangkok and other areas of Thailand have been warned not to go outside due to extreme heat. It hit 42C (100F) in the capital on Saturday, but the national weather service said the heat index – what the temperature feels like when combined with humidity – hit a record 54C (129F). April is traditionally Thailand’s warmest month, with an average high of 37C (98.6F). However, temperatures of more than 40C (104F) were forecast this weekend in at least 28 of its 77 provinces. A record 45C (113F) was also reported in Thailand for the first time ever last week, according to weather watchers using the country’s meteorological service. Full article: https://news.sky.com/story/thailand-issues-dont-go-out-warning-as-heat-index-hits-record-54c-12863152
SPORTS
Tennis News- Alcaraz beats Tsitsipas to clinch back-to-back Barcelona titles: World number two Carlos Alcaraz beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-4 to win the Barcelona Open on Sunday and clinch his third ATP Tour title of the year and the ninth overall for the 19-year-old. The next step in the Spaniard’s buildup to the French Open will be the Madrid Masters which starts next Thursday. Photo: Nacho Doce. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/alcaraz-beats-tsitsipas-clinch-back-to-back-barcelona-titles-2023-04-23/
OTHER
Barry Humphries, Dame Edna Everage comedian dies at 89:
– Australian entertainer Barry Humphries, best known for his comic character Dame Edna Everage, has died aged 89. The star had been in hospital in Sydney after suffering complications following hip surgery in March. He had a fall in February. Video Link Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65328507
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Explorers find WWII ship sunk with over 1,000 Allied POWs: A team of explorers announced it found a sunken Japanese ship that was transporting Allied prisoners of war when it was torpedoed off the coast of the Philippines in 1942, resulting in Australia’s largest maritime wartime loss with a total of 1,080 lives. The wreck of the Montevideo Maru was located after a 12-day search at a depth of over 4000 meter (13,120 feet) – deeper than the Titanic – off Luzon island in the South China Sea, using an autonomous underwater vehicle with in-built sonar. Photo: Australian War Memorial. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/australia-war-shipwreck-montevideo-maru-df030b8725be477b617b50bee144a767
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Useful Links, Info & Numbers
Petrol Prices – Updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/updated-daily-these-20220314114157-nt.html
Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot
Taxi
Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231
Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112
Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238
Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional
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