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BUSHWACKA FINAL KNOCKS ‘EM OUT

Staff Reporter / 2009-05-10 17:19:13

The Moet and Chandon was flowing last Tuesday night as the winner of the Bushwacka X Factor competition was announced. Ashleigh, Paula, Mark and Debbie proved just how hard they worked throughout the ...

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SAM RIDDALL HIT AND RUN - APPEAL HANNAH SAAF TO CONTACT POLICE

Contributor / 2009-05-08 12:40:19

A family member of the 11 year old boy who was mowed down in a hit and run collision in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol ten days ago, has contacted The Leader in a bid to locate Hannah Saaf, the alleged aut...

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N332 TO OPEN FOR SUMMER

Contributor / 2009-05-08 12:22:16

Valencian Socialist party spokesman Antonio Godoy visited the Orihuela Costa section of the N332 last Tuesday morning to inspect the ongoing work to widen this busy road. He announced that the ro...

• FINAL STRETCH OF N332 NEARS COMPLETION
• HOLIDAY ENDS IN CARNAGE
• EDITOR'S COMMENT - 02/02/2009
• TRIP TO THE BEACH - NOT AS EASY AS YOU THINK!
• NEW N332 ZERO TOLERANCE SPEED CAMERA

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BLAZE DESTROYS LOCAL STORE

Dave Bull / 2009-05-08 10:47:26

Fire raged through a commercial unit alongside the CV-905 near to Ciudad Quesada early on Friday morning causing a nearby petrol station to be shut and businesses to evacuate their staff. More than tw...

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VOLVO RACE MOVES TO ALICANTE

Dave Bull / 2009-05-08 10:39:21

Alicante has become the semi-permanent home of the Volvo Ocean Race after the event cut its long standing ties with the UK and announced its move to the Costa Blanca city. After 36 years of being base...

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GOOD NEWS AS POUND SOARS

Contributor / 2009-05-07 12:45:57

BRITISH holidaymakers were handed a huge boost yesterday as the pound spectacularly bounced back in value against the euro and the dollar. The knock-on effects for families could see hundreds of pound...

• EURO TO BREAK UP BY 2015
• THE END OF THE EURO?
• BRITS SET FOR £283m SPANISH PROPERTY COMPENSATION FOLLOWING ECJ RULING

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HOUSES FINALLY SELLING

Contributor / 2009-05-07 12:44:50

Building promoters in Alicante are finally starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel, according to Jusualdo Ros, the manager of Provia.  This is the first time in months when some positive...

• SPANISH PROPERTY AGENTS DISCOVER THE SECRET TO SELLING MORE REAL ESTATE
• HOUSE SCAM IN GUARDAMAR BASED IN HOLLAND
• SAN JOSÉ INJUSTICE
• COSTA BLANCA BEST AREA TO BUY
• SPANISH ESTATE AGENTS OFFER FREE DIVORCE WITH EVERY HOME

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GREENPEACE SAYS SPAIN IS WORST FOR CLIMATE CHANGE

Contributor / 2009-05-07 12:42:11

Greenpeace presented a report about climate change their on 25th anniversary last Tuesday, and Spain came out as the most badly affected country in Europe. The ecological organisation said that ev...

• 250€ MILLION - GONE WITH THE WIND
• WE STILL NEED MUCH MORE RAIN
• SPAIN TO FACE EC WRATH FOR FAILING TO PROTECT SPECIAL AREAS OF CONSERVATION
• MELONS DESTROYED TO PROP UP PRICES
• FARMERS DESTORY MELON CROP

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BROTHER CONFESSES TO SISTER'S MURDER

Contributor / 2009-05-07 10:53:43

The father and brother of the teenage girl found shot to death in her bed in l’Alfàs del Pi at the beginning of April have been arrested by the Guardia Civil, and the brother has now conf...

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BRIT DIES AFTER ATTACK IN HOME

Contributor / 2009-05-07 10:52:24

A British ex-pat has died after being attacked by a burglar at his home on the Costa del Sol. Charles Stabler, 65, never woke from a coma after being hit around the head last month. The burglar, who ...

Sport » Boxing

NEW MIRADOR BOXING CLUB OPENS ITS DOORS

Kevin Reardon / 2009-05-10 15:29:13

Would you believe that someone in the region has finally had the foresight to open an amateur boxing club for youngsters, a facility that many of us have been saying is long overdue. At long last, and...

Sport » Darts

TORREVIEJA MEN WIN NATIONAL DARTS

Contributor / 2009-05-10 15:26:40

Last Week 7 from the 9 teams from the Torrevieja Federacion were represented and took part in the Spanish nationals which were held in Alcudia, Mallorca. It was held over 3 days 30th April until 2nd M...

Sport » Rugby

DENIA ENTERTAIN AYLESBURY RFC

Contributor / 2009-05-07 10:02:04

On Saturday on a lovely sunny afternoon Denia Rugby Club hosted Aylesbury Rugby Club. Aylesbury, from Buckinghamshire, play in South West Three and are one of the strongest Club sides from England tha...

Sport » General

TON BREAK AS POLLITT TAKES NATIONAL TITLE

Staff Reporter / 2009-05-07 08:49:36

It may have been the Spanish Championships, but it was England v Ireland at Right on Cue, Torrevieja over last weekend where some nail biting snooker matches were played. Competitors from all over Sp...