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LEADER TRAINING - COURSES FOR EVERYONE

Mark Nolan / 2012-01-29 13:15:51

The keenness was clear on the faces of almost 30 people came to the offices of The Leader this week, the first group of attendees who have joined us to learn one of the many subjects that are on offer...

Pedro Mancebo

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THE FLOOR IS YOURS ON EXITE RADIO

Mark Nolan / 2012-01-28 18:35:02

If you have been keeping up with the issues of licensing on the Orihuela Costa, bars being shut down last summer and the article in The Leader this week (AN INSPECTOR CALLS), you will know that there ...

Celebrating Cordoba's second goal

Sport » Soccer » Elche CF

NINE-MAN ELCHE LOSE THE PLOT!

John McGregor / 2012-01-29 18:45:43

Cordoba   2     Elche   0Oh dear – how quickly football can turn and depress you! Just four short weeks ago Elche were riding high at the top of the table...

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FRUIT AND VEG EXPORTS ON RISE

Gemma Quinn / 2012-01-29 13:24:52

Almeria exported almost 247,600 tonnes of fruit and vegetables in November

Almeria exported almost 247,600 tonnes of fruit and vegetables in November, 42% more than the same month of 2010. During November, there were 190 companies in the province who sent their products to ...

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MOJÁCAR AGENDA 21

Gemma Quinn / 2012-01-29 13:22:13

You can find more on the website www.agenda21mojacar.blogspot.com/

“Mojácar Agenda 21 is an essential tool to sustain development in our town.” That's according to local opposition councillor Jessica Simpson who says, “It's main objective is ...

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CHEAP RENT AVAILABLE THROUGH SOLIDARITY RENTAL

Gemma Quinn / 2012-01-29 13:20:34

The programme is aimed at low income households

Twenty-three families on low income have been awarded homes in the Almeria province through a special programme from Social Work La Caixa. It means they now have affordable living with rents ranging b...

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THE LA PLASA KITCHEN OPENS AGAIN

Eva Benito / 2012-01-29 13:02:09

Torrevieja’s La Plasa Market, in the centre of town

FOR over a year, hundreds of local residents have been entertained by local galloping gourmets who have put on a cooking show, using fresh and local goods, in Torrevieja’s La Plasa Market, in th...

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GLAMOUR, SEQUINS AND LAUGHTER

Eva Benito / 2012-01-29 12:47:59

The evening was a frenzy of laughter, huge feathers and sequins

MOST of us dress up to attend the theatre and go out for a night on the town and on Friday, the same could be said for those who attended the Forth National Drag Queen Contest, held in the Municipal T...

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COSTA MOTORING AND CARAVANNING

Eva Benito / 2012-01-29 12:45:58

The Caravan 2012 Exhibition takes place over the next two weekends at the IFA in Alicante,

There are a couple of motoring events of note over the next couple of weeks. After yesterday’s Sunday Drivers Club event (www.MostOnTheCoast.com), the action moves to Ace Café outside La ...

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YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN SOME NEW TRICKS

Eva Benito / 2012-01-29 12:38:20

Soundman Bill

NEVER judge a book by its cover or more importantly anyone you meet by a first impression because more often than not, what will surprise you is that everyone has a few secrets up their sleeve and the...

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BURGLARY GANG ARRESTED

Mark Nolan / 2012-01-27 20:00:31

BURGLARY GANG ARRESTED

Thirteen people have been arrested in a joint operation between the Guardia Civil and National Police, accused of being part of a gang responsible for more than 100 burglaries across Almería, A...

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EDUCATION CUTS PROTESTS TO CONTINUE

Mark Nolan / 2012-01-27 19:41:59

Protests in Spain

After the success of the simultaneous protests across three cities last week, in which a total of 200,000 people are believed to have taken to the streets to protest against cuts in the public educati...

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LOCAL NEWS - SATURDAY 28 JANUARY 2012

Mark Nolan / 2012-01-27 18:51:48

The earthquake group

EARTHQUAKE GROUP SET UP A working group was set up this week in Torrevieja with a view to creating an action plan that covers the municipality in the event of an earthquake. The group includes membe...

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THE MEDIEVAL MARKET RETURNS TO ORIHUELA

Mark Nolan / 2012-01-27 17:46:39

THE MEDIEVAL MARKET RETURNS TO ORIHUELA

The countdown is now on for the thirteenth medieval market to take place in the city of Orihuela. The mayor of Orihuela, Monserrate Guillen, as well as the councillor for festivities, Carolina Gracia...

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MAN´S DEATH UNDER INVESTIGATION

Mark Nolan / 2012-01-26 21:06:23

File photo

Police are investigating the death of an 82 year old man, whose body was found next to a railway line on the Caudete to Sax route this week. Although not being treated as suspicious, officers are baf...

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LOCAL NEWS - FRIDAY 27 JANUARY 2012

Mark Nolan / 2012-01-26 20:15:29

Collecting mobile phones in Torrevieja hospital

TORREVIEJA HOSPITAL WANTS OLD MOBILE PHONES The hospital of Torrevieja has launched a new campaign called "Dona Tu Móvil", in which they are asking for old mobile phones to go toward...

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LOCAL NEWS - THURSDAY 26 JANUARY 2012

Mark Nolan / 2012-01-25 20:06:47

Francisco Camps

FORMER PRESIDENT ACQUITTED The former President of the Valencia community, Francisco Camps, was acquitted by the supreme court, after spending weeks on trial accused of receiving bribes. The case was...

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AN INSPECTOR CALLS

Mark Nolan / 2012-01-25 15:59:09

Bob Houliston and Antonio Zapata

In a press conference in the Orihuela Costa town hall this week, the councillor for Urbanismo for the municipality, Antonio Zapata, himself a high ranking and elected official from the PSOE party, int...

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FUNDING WITHDRAWAL GROUNDS EMERGENCY HELICOPTER

Mark Nolan / 2012-01-24 21:04:45

Emergency helicopter

The emergency medical helicopter that covers the entire Alicante area has been grounded after the contract for providing the service was terminated by the county council, who feel that the financial c...

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LOCAL NEWS - WEDNESDAY 25 JANUARY 2012

Mark Nolan / 2012-01-24 20:17:14

Orihuela

FEARS FOR SUMMER WATER SHORTAGE After a particularly mild winter, concerns are already being raised over a lack of water that is being stored to serve the Vega Baja area in the summer months. Recentl...

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LOCAL NEWS - TUESDAY 24 JANUARY 2012

Mark Nolan / 2012-01-23 18:02:21

Fire damaged court records

FIRE DESTROYS COURT RECORDS A fire, caused by a faulty electrical heater, has destroyed an unknown number of court documents at the Audiencia Provincial de Alicante. An inspection revealed that the ...

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LET THE TRAIN TAKE THE STRAIN TO TORREVIEJA

Mark Nolan / 2012-01-23 16:56:24

Torrevieja Train Station

The Los Verdes green party on Torrevieja have launched a petition to try to get the railway line to Torrevieja reopened.  The move follows on from an agreement towards the end of 2010, as previo...

Sport » Soccer » Santa Pola CF

KINGS OF THE MOUNTAINS

Kevin Rendall / 2012-01-29 18:54:01

Alfonso, cool under pressure for Santa Pola

CD Contestano 0 – 2 Santa Pola CF A goal in each half, the second with the last kick of the match, saw Santa Pola stretch the unbeaten run to eight games and maintain their assault on the summi...

Sport » Soccer » UD Horadada

REDS BROUGHT BACK DOWN TO EARTH

Kevin Reardon / 2012-01-29 18:49:53

Quique and Antonio snuff out an Almoradi threat

CD HORADADA 1 CD ALMORADI 2 Well the form book said a comfortable win for Horadada but then anyone who went to Elche with the Reds last week will know exactly what we think of that unreliable publica...

Sport » Soccer » FC Cartagena

CARTAGENA GET THEIR JUST REWARDS

Steve Hibberd / 2012-01-29 18:47:28

Both sides ended up with just 10 men

Deportivo La Coruna - 2    FC Cartagena -1 Despite playing against 10 men for long periods, Cartagena succumbed to div 2a leaders Deportivo, who were by far the better team. Keeper Re...

Sport » Watersport

SAILING ASSOCIATION MAR MENOR (SAMM)

Contributor / 2012-01-29 13:11:12

Start of the race

Fancy a Bit of Racing - As nice as it is sailing around the Mar Menor, why not take your sailing experience to the next level by racing your boat? SAMM, a friendly bunch of mixed Nationalities but m...

Sport » Boxing

POW TO MEET FORMER ITALIAN CHAMPION

Kevin Reardon / 2012-01-29 13:06:35

Ricky Pow is back in action on 10th February in Daya Nueva

Undefeated British light heavyweight Ricky Pow is back in action on 10th February when he will be stepping into the ring at the Pabellon Municipal Daya Nueva hoping to make it six straight wins agains...

Sport » Darts

IMPERIAL POOLS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE

Contributor / 2012-01-29 12:54:27

Results and tables

Highest finish: Graham Edgar 120 (Don Decades) 180s: Graham Edgar (Decades) Graham Todd, Sam Salt (Meerkats), Joe Miller, Eddie Bendelow, Derek Lister (Post), Martin Sear x 2 (Hattons Hunks) Dave Wri...

Sport » Golf

BOXERS GOLF SOCIETY RESULTS

Contributor / 2012-01-29 19:05:42

On the 23rd of January members met at Playa Macena...

Charities

HELP MURCIA MAR MENOR - FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Press Release / 2012-01-29 18:58:12

2012 is Help MMM’s 10th anniversary and ther...

Sport » Soccer » Orihuela Costa FC

MUCH BETTER FROM COSTA

Contributor / 2012-01-29 18:57:57

Benferri  C.F.  2 Orihuela Costa  F...

Charities

HELP MURCIA MAR MENOR

Press Release / 2012-01-29 18:54:37

This is our tenth anniversary year and each month ...

Sport » Soccer » CD Thader

THREE POINTS BUT NOT FOR THE PURIST

Macer / 2012-01-29 18:52:55

CD Thader 3 El Campello 0 We arrived to find yet ...

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NEW ENGLISH COURSE FOR JAVEA´S UNEMPLOYED

Press Release / 2012-01-29 18:52:16

Javea. Wednesday, 25th January 2012. The Town Hall...

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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH ADVICE - REPORTING A CRIME IN OPERATION.

Press Release / 2012-01-29 18:49:10

When you see a crime taking place you should immed...

Charities

PALS EVENTS 2012

Contributor / 2012-01-29 18:46:50

Stay in Benidorm – 19th March 3 nights full...

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VEGA BAJA GARDEN CLUB 2012

Contributor / 2012-01-29 18:43:57

The new year for the garden club starts on 6th Feb...

Sport » Golf

TORREVIEJA GOLF SOCIETY

Contributor / 2012-01-29 13:55:18

At Saurines de la Torre on 23rd January. We had an...

Sport » Bowls

SAN LUIS BOWLS REPORT 30.1.12

Contributor / 2012-01-29 13:54:05

Monday, 23rd, the Klingons were at home to the Hor...

Sport » Bowls

LEMON TREE BOWLS CLUB

Contributor / 2012-01-29 13:52:47

On Monday January 23rd we played an away game agai...

Sport » Bowls

MONTEMAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB

Contributor / 2012-01-29 13:51:48

SABA Voyager League Monday 16th January 2012 at ho...

Sport » Golf

LA TERCIA " USED TO BE OLDE 9TH " GOLF SOCIETY

Contributor / 2012-01-29 13:50:25

It was another cracking day at La Tercia golf, and...

Sport » Bowls

EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB

Contributor / 2012-01-29 13:49:10

Monday 23rd found The Broncos at Monte Mar against...

Sport » Bowls

COUNTRY BOWLS REPORT BY LYNNE BISHOP

Lynne Bishop / 2012-01-29 13:48:18

Results from this weeks league matches. Firstly th...

Sport » Fishing

ABBEY ANGLING MATCH FISHING RESULTS

Contributor / 2012-01-29 13:47:13

This weeks 4th round of the Abbey Angling Cup was ...

Sport » Golf

LO MARABU GOLF SOCIETY

Mike Probert / 2012-01-29 13:45:52

In association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Service...

Sport » Golf

EL PLANTIO 2 GOLF SOCIETY

Contributor / 2012-01-29 13:43:53

Tuesday 24th January 2012 – Texas Scramble ...

Sport » Bowls

LA SIESTA BOWLS REPORT With Peter Hutton

Contributor / 2012-01-29 13:42:51

Friday 20th January Hoopoes v Emerald Isle Cavalie...

Sport » Bowls

HORADADA BOWLS CLUB

Contributor / 2012-01-29 13:41:13

On Monday the Condors were at home to Lemon Tree D...

Sport » Petanca

LAS SALINAS PETANCA LEAGUE

Roger Seymour / 2012-01-29 13:39:59

WEEK 8  DIVISION ONE  Sponsor Kosta Kitc...

Sport » Bowls

LA MARINA BOWLS CLUB

Contributor / 2012-01-29 13:38:42

Monday Morning 23rd Jan. La Marina Astronauts were...

Sport » Golf

LA ZENIA GOLF SOCIETY

Contributor / 2012-01-29 13:35:09

An excellent turn out at Mar Menor on Thursday for...








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