RSS Builder by B!Soft http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html Award winning weekly podcast with Vince Tracy, Terry Whitehead and Neil Colbourne, Matt King, Mike Payne and Barbara Anne taking a weekly look at the news from Europe and the UK.. en-gb <managingEditor> vince.tracy@yahoo.com</managingEditor> <webMaster>vince.tracy@yahoo.com</webMaster< vince.tracy@yahoo.com http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html http://www.vincetracy.com/sitebuilder/images/CIMG3418-250x187.jpg nonews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,ociVince and Neil Colbourne take a cynical and practical look at the news in UK and SpainAn award-winning podcast......Vince Tracyvince tracyVince Tracy Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:03:41 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/blogs-and-weekly-podcasts/europe-calling-with-terry-whitehead-neil-colbourne-barbara-anne-matt-king-and-mike-payne chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAdam Powis made the foul-mouthed farewell on the public address system at the hardware giant's Weston-super-Mare branch in November. He shared a TikTok of the incident, which quickly went viral, showing the 18 year-old saying: 'This is a customer announcement. I just got sacked and B&Q are c****. F*** everyone. Have a nice day'. Britain's youngest EuroMillions winner has opened up about how her win didn't bring her happiness, saying she wouldn't 'wish it on anyone'.Appearing on an episode of the US TV show Dr Phil, Jane Park, 27, discussed the downsides of her £1million EuroMillions windfall in 2013 when she was 17-years-old. In the episode, titled 'The Curse of the Lottery,' ...... There are fears union barons could be plotting the first general strike since 1926 when they meet at a 'war cabinet' later this week. Some of the country's top union bosses, including Mick Lynch, will meet at the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to plan their next move after weeks of crippling walkouts. It will come just a day after they conduct talks with ministers amid ongoing pay disputes that have seen large parts of the country grind to a halt over the last year. Representatives from the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, Aslef and the GMB will gather to 'compare notes' on their discussions with the Government, it is being reported.Vince TracyAdam Powis made the foul-mouthed farewell on the public address system at the hardware giant's Weston-super-Mare branch in November. He shared a TikTok of the incident, which quickly went viral, showing the 18 year-old saying: 'This is a customer announcement. I just got sacked and B&Q are c****. F*** everyone. Have a nice day'. Britain's youngest EuroMillions winner has opened up about how her win didn't bring her happiness, saying she wouldn't 'wish it on anyone'.Appearing on an episode of the US TV show Dr Phil, Jane Park, 27, discussed the downsides of her £1million EuroMillions windfall in 2013 when she was 17-years-old. In the episode, titled 'The Curse of the Lottery,' ...... There are fears union barons could be plotting the first general strike since 1926 when they meet at a 'war cabinet' later this week. Some of the country's top union bosses, including Mick Lynch, will meet at the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to plan their next move after weeks of crippling walkouts. It will come just a day after they conduct talks with ministers amid ongoing pay disputes that have seen large parts of the country grind to a halt over the last year. Representatives from the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, Aslef and the GMB will gather to 'compare notes' on their discussions with the Government, it is being reported.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 12 Jan 2023 19:59:58 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/blogs-and-weekly-podcasts/europe-calling-with-terry-whitehead-neil-colbourne-barbara-anne-matt-king-and-mike-payne chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no@vincetracy and @terrywhitehead discussed #Spain #weather #winter #construction #water #cultivation #farmers #Madrid #Eurostat #EU #Russia #imports #BBC #media #protests #Rome #CatholicChurch #PopeBenedict #PopeFrancisVince Tracy@vincetracy and @terrywhitehead discussed #Spain #weather #winter #construction #water #cultivation #farmers #Madrid #Eurostat #EU #Russia #imports #BBC #media #protests #Rome #CatholicChurch #PopeBenedict #PopeFrancisnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 29 Dec 2022 20:24:48 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/blogs-and-weekly-podcasts/podcasts-with-matt-king chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no@mattking and @vincetracy discussed the very important question of #retirement looking at #pensions #careers #education #careersadvice #timemanagement #finances #money #age #health #travel #ambition #fitness #languagelearning #Spain #UK #hobbies #musicVince Tracy@mattking and @vincetracy discussed the very important question of #retirement looking at #pensions #careers #education #careersadvice #timemanagement #finances #money #age #health #travel #ambition #fitness #languagelearning #Spain #UK #hobbies #musicnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 29 Dec 2022 20:22:37 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/blogs-and-weekly-podcasts/europe-calling-with-terry-whitehead-neil-colbourne-barbara-anne-matt-king-and-mike-payne chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy) Thu, 29 Dec 2022 20:20:25 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/blogs-and-weekly-podcasts/europe-calling-with-terry-whitehead-neil-colbourne-barbara-anne-matt-king-and-mike-payne chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill will make it easier for trans people to obtain a gender recognition certificate (GRC), which is legal recognition of their acquired gender.It will introduce a system of self-declaration for obtaining a GRC and remove the need for a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria...................................... Rob Burrow's dad has reacted furiously after the rugby league icon's wheelchair-accessible van was vandalised in Castleford on Friday night. Rob, 40, has Motor Neurone Disease and is a fundraiser for others with the condition. He was made an MBE in the 2021 New Years Honours List for his services to the sport and the MND community. But the Leeds legend's van was scratched up while his family were out for a Christmas meal in West Yorkshire, according to his father, who posted on Twitter about the harrowing incident. Just Stop Oil eco-zealots have been branded hyprocrites after gluing themselves to works of art and the UK's roads to protest - using adhesives made from fossil fuels. The militant campaigners want the government to end all new licenses and consents for the exploration, development and production of the fuel in the UK. Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been criticised on social media by Muslim fans after he posted a picture of his family next to a Christmas tree. Salah, who is a Muslim, captioned the photo with '#MerryChristmas' on his Twitter and Instagram accounts. The 30-year-old and his family - wife Magi and daughters Makka and Kayan - posed in matching pyjamas for his traditional Christmas post.Vince TracyThe Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill will make it easier for trans people to obtain a gender recognition certificate (GRC), which is legal recognition of their acquired gender.It will introduce a system of self-declaration for obtaining a GRC and remove the need for a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria...................................... Rob Burrow's dad has reacted furiously after the rugby league icon's wheelchair-accessible van was vandalised in Castleford on Friday night. Rob, 40, has Motor Neurone Disease and is a fundraiser for others with the condition. He was made an MBE in the 2021 New Years Honours List for his services to the sport and the MND community. But the Leeds legend's van was scratched up while his family were out for a Christmas meal in West Yorkshire, according to his father, who posted on Twitter about the harrowing incident. Just Stop Oil eco-zealots have been branded hyprocrites after gluing themselves to works of art and the UK's roads to protest - using adhesives made from fossil fuels. The militant campaigners want the government to end all new licenses and consents for the exploration, development and production of the fuel in the UK. Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been criticised on social media by Muslim fans after he posted a picture of his family next to a Christmas tree. Salah, who is a Muslim, captioned the photo with '#MerryChristmas' on his Twitter and Instagram accounts. The 30-year-old and his family - wife Magi and daughters Makka and Kayan - posed in matching pyjamas for his traditional Christmas post.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:12:08 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/blogs-and-weekly-podcasts/europe-calling-with-terry-whitehead-neil-colbourne-barbara-anne-matt-king-and-mike-payne chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noGreek MEP Eva Kaili, who has become the face of the European Parliament's widening graft scandal, will spend at least another week in custody before attending a postponed pre-trial hearing, her lawyer said Wednesday. Former EU parliament vice-president Kaili, 44, her partner Francesco Giorgi, 35, ex-MEP Pier Antonio Panzeri and lobbyist Niccolò Figa-Talamanca are all charged with corruption, money laundering and organised crime. A fishing crew has given a shocking account of how drowning migrants 'screamed' for help - as it was confirmed that at least four died after a small boat capsized in the freezing Channel this morning. The captain of the fishing vessel described the scenes as 'something out of a Second World War movie', saying they pulled more than 30 people from the water - but at least one could not be saved.Vince TracyGreek MEP Eva Kaili, who has become the face of the European Parliament's widening graft scandal, will spend at least another week in custody before attending a postponed pre-trial hearing, her lawyer said Wednesday. Former EU parliament vice-president Kaili, 44, her partner Francesco Giorgi, 35, ex-MEP Pier Antonio Panzeri and lobbyist Niccolò Figa-Talamanca are all charged with corruption, money laundering and organised crime. A fishing crew has given a shocking account of how drowning migrants 'screamed' for help - as it was confirmed that at least four died after a small boat capsized in the freezing Channel this morning. The captain of the fishing vessel described the scenes as 'something out of a Second World War movie', saying they pulled more than 30 people from the water - but at least one could not be saved.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:15:29 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/blogs-and-weekly-podcasts/podcasts-with-matt-king chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no@mattking and @vincetracy discussed #photogrphy #television #media #software #technology #var #politics #editing #presenting #paperazzi #telephones #animations #disney #misinformation #QatarVince Tracy@mattking and @vincetracy discussed #photogrphy #television #media #software #technology #var #politics #editing #presenting #paperazzi #telephones #animations #disney #misinformation #Qatarnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:12:49 +0100 https://www.vincetracy.com/podcastfile/europecalling8december2022.mp3 chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noCivil servants have been told to call their Christmas parties 'festive celebrations' in an attempt to avoid offending other faiths. In another move to promote diversity and inclusion, some officials have been informed they cannot drink alcohol at a celebration if one team member is tea-total. UK Driving Low tread on tyres - £10,000 A vehicle with low tread on its tyres becomes even more dangerous in snowy and icy conditions as it can already be difficult to come to a stop. To avoid the fine you must have the minimum legal tyre tread depth for cars in the UK of 1.6mm, but a tread depth of 3mm for tyre is best. Tests by UK technical organisation MIRA found that the difference in wet braking distance between a tyre worn to 3mm and one worn to 1.6mm can be as much as 44 per cent. Careless driving - £5000 Most drivers take extra care in wintry conditions, but failing to drive appropriately to the road conditions could land you the joint second largest fine on the list. Being mindful of snow on the road, the increased risk of the car sliding and of longer breaking distances will help you avoid any potential careless driving charges. Driving through puddles - £5000 Intentionally driving through puddles can have a significant financial penalty, but you are unlikely to be charged if the puddle is unavoidable and you slow down appropriately beforehand. Driving through at speed can be dangerous as there is potentially to lose control of the car, especially if there is snow and ice on the road. Driving in inadequate footwear - £5000 The Highway Code states that drivers should ensure 'clothing and footwear do not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner'. To avoid this fine you must make sure your footwear isn't compromising your driving. Snow on car roof - £2500 A very simple fine to avoid, by remembering to scraping off any snow before you set off. Failing to do so can be expensive and cause potentially dangerous situations for yourself or drivers behind you. Snow on car lights or number plate - £1000 Much like the snow on the car roof fine, taking 30 seconds to make sure you lights are now covered and your number plate is visible could save you £1,000. Driving with low visibility - £1000 It can be frustrating scraping ice off the windscreen in the morning, but not doing this properly or only clearing enough so you can see through a small gap could be costly. Set aside enough time in the morning to scrape off all the ice and snow so that you have full visibility. Defective exterior lights - £1000 Like having snow covering your lights, defective exterior lights can be dangerous - particularly in the snow. Taking a quick look around your car after starting the engine and turning your lights on could save you £1,000Vince TracyCivil servants have been told to call their Christmas parties 'festive celebrations' in an attempt to avoid offending other faiths. In another move to promote diversity and inclusion, some officials have been informed they cannot drink alcohol at a celebration if one team member is tea-total. UK Driving Low tread on tyres - £10,000 A vehicle with low tread on its tyres becomes even more dangerous in snowy and icy conditions as it can already be difficult to come to a stop. To avoid the fine you must have the minimum legal tyre tread depth for cars in the UK of 1.6mm, but a tread depth of 3mm for tyre is best. Tests by UK technical organisation MIRA found that the difference in wet braking distance between a tyre worn to 3mm and one worn to 1.6mm can be as much as 44 per cent. Careless driving - £5000 Most drivers take extra care in wintry conditions, but failing to drive appropriately to the road conditions could land you the joint second largest fine on the list. Being mindful of snow on the road, the increased risk of the car sliding and of longer breaking distances will help you avoid any potential careless driving charges. Driving through puddles - £5000 Intentionally driving through puddles can have a significant financial penalty, but you are unlikely to be charged if the puddle is unavoidable and you slow down appropriately beforehand. Driving through at speed can be dangerous as there is potentially to lose control of the car, especially if there is snow and ice on the road. Driving in inadequate footwear - £5000 The Highway Code states that drivers should ensure 'clothing and footwear do not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner'. To avoid this fine you must make sure your footwear isn't compromising your driving. Snow on car roof - £2500 A very simple fine to avoid, by remembering to scraping off any snow before you set off. Failing to do so can be expensive and cause potentially dangerous situations for yourself or drivers behind you. Snow on car lights or number plate - £1000 Much like the snow on the car roof fine, taking 30 seconds to make sure you lights are now covered and your number plate is visible could save you £1,000. Driving with low visibility - £1000 It can be frustrating scraping ice off the windscreen in the morning, but not doing this properly or only clearing enough so you can see through a small gap could be costly. Set aside enough time in the morning to scrape off all the ice and snow so that you have full visibility. Defective exterior lights - £1000 Like having snow covering your lights, defective exterior lights can be dangerous - particularly in the snow. Taking a quick look around your car after starting the engine and turning your lights on could save you £1,000news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:11:33 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/blogs-and-weekly-podcasts/europe-calling-with-terry-whitehead-neil-colbourne-barbara-anne-matt-king-and-mike-payne vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA TikTok star has revealed how he makes more money than a doctor - despite sleeping in and only working two hours every day.Andy Peng, who goes by Andy the Sk on social media, has racked up more than 4.6million followers on TikTok thanks to his outrageous pranks. For years, the obituaries in our grander newspapers have been dominated by the intensely moving life stories of men who fought on against impossible odds, when all around them were dead, who flew badly damaged aircraft safely home despite terrible injuries and loss of blood, or who turned the tide of battle with a crazy charge. The row over Labour's 'class war' plan to add VAT to private school fees deepened last night after it emerged that Sir Keir Starmer sent his children to a primary school which has been described as a 'state-run prep school for the middle classes'. The move to strip private schools of their charitable status – meaning their fees will be subject to 20 per cent VAT – triggered a political storm after it was highlighted in last week's Mail on Sunday, with experts warning that tens of thousands of pupils would have to switch to state schools because their parents would be priced out A row of terraced houses has been lit up with Christmas decorations as part of an anuual tradition to raise money. Houses on Byron Road in New Milton have been going the extra mile for the Christmas light switch-ons over the years - and residents are now raising money for the NHS. They band together to deck their halls in luminous twinkly lights and raise money, but one home - which remains undecorated - seemingly didn't seem to want to participate.Vince TracyA TikTok star has revealed how he makes more money than a doctor - despite sleeping in and only working two hours every day.Andy Peng, who goes by Andy the Sk on social media, has racked up more than 4.6million followers on TikTok thanks to his outrageous pranks. For years, the obituaries in our grander newspapers have been dominated by the intensely moving life stories of men who fought on against impossible odds, when all around them were dead, who flew badly damaged aircraft safely home despite terrible injuries and loss of blood, or who turned the tide of battle with a crazy charge. The row over Labour's 'class war' plan to add VAT to private school fees deepened last night after it emerged that Sir Keir Starmer sent his children to a primary school which has been described as a 'state-run prep school for the middle classes'. The move to strip private schools of their charitable status – meaning their fees will be subject to 20 per cent VAT – triggered a political storm after it was highlighted in last week's Mail on Sunday, with experts warning that tens of thousands of pupils would have to switch to state schools because their parents would be priced out A row of terraced houses has been lit up with Christmas decorations as part of an anuual tradition to raise money. Houses on Byron Road in New Milton have been going the extra mile for the Christmas light switch-ons over the years - and residents are now raising money for the NHS. They band together to deck their halls in luminous twinkly lights and raise money, but one home - which remains undecorated - seemingly didn't seem to want to participate.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:05:14 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/blogs-and-weekly-podcasts/europe-calling-with-terry-whitehead-neil-colbourne-barbara-anne-matt-king-and-mike-payne chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAccording to Spain’s Labour Inspectorate Ryanair violated the right of workers to strike earlier in the year, when it used so called “scab” labour. Business Secretary Grant Shapps today acknowledged 'national security' fears led to taxpayers' cash being used to end China's involvement in the Sizewell C nuclear power plant. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Shapps boasted the Government's £700million investment in the controversial Suffolk project would help create thousands of jobs and shore up Britain's energy security. The US Air Force is planning to unveil the most advanced aircraft ever created early next month after spending nearly $203 billion on the program.The B-21 Raider stealth bomber will be unveiled at the Northrop Grumman facility in Palmdale, California, on December 2.The bomber was designed to carry out long-range bombing and nuclear missions employing cutting edge stealth technologies. No one at the BBC could understand how the disgraced journalist Martin Bashir got his job as religious affairs editor after he hoodwinked Princess Diana for his Panorama interview, Radio 4 presenter Samira Ahmed has claimed. Writing in the Radio Times, she said workers were 'puzzled' as to how Bashir - who has since been criticised by the broadcaster for faking bank statements that persuaded Diana to give him an interview in 1995 - managed to get the position in 2016.Vince TracyAccording to Spain’s Labour Inspectorate Ryanair violated the right of workers to strike earlier in the year, when it used so called “scab” labour. Business Secretary Grant Shapps today acknowledged 'national security' fears led to taxpayers' cash being used to end China's involvement in the Sizewell C nuclear power plant. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Shapps boasted the Government's £700million investment in the controversial Suffolk project would help create thousands of jobs and shore up Britain's energy security. The US Air Force is planning to unveil the most advanced aircraft ever created early next month after spending nearly $203 billion on the program.The B-21 Raider stealth bomber will be unveiled at the Northrop Grumman facility in Palmdale, California, on December 2.The bomber was designed to carry out long-range bombing and nuclear missions employing cutting edge stealth technologies. No one at the BBC could understand how the disgraced journalist Martin Bashir got his job as religious affairs editor after he hoodwinked Princess Diana for his Panorama interview, Radio 4 presenter Samira Ahmed has claimed. Writing in the Radio Times, she said workers were 'puzzled' as to how Bashir - who has since been criticised by the broadcaster for faking bank statements that persuaded Diana to give him an interview in 1995 - managed to get the position in 2016.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:02:51 +0100 https://www.vincetracy.com/podcastfile/neilcolbourne30november2022.mp3 chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noPlans to use ‘pushback’ tactics against small boats in the Channel have been ditched by the Home Office, the immigration minister confirmed yesterday. Robert Jenrick said analysis showed there were only ‘limited circumstances’ in which the turnaround idea could be deployed against dinghies. He said the proposals were ‘currently withdrawn’ and there were ‘no current plans’ to bring them into operation. Church worshippers cried 'heresy' at the Dean of Trinity College as they left a sermon claiming Jesus may have been transgender 'in tears'. But the view of a transgender Jesus is 'legitimate', according to Dr Michael Banner, the Dean who stepped in to defend the claim made at a Sermon last Sunday that Christ had a 'trans body'.Dr Michael Banner, the Dean of Trinity College, was backing up junior research fellow Joshua Heath, who displayed Renaissance and Medieval paintings of the crucifixion depicting a side wound that he likened to a vagina in front of the congregation.Vince TracyPlans to use ‘pushback’ tactics against small boats in the Channel have been ditched by the Home Office, the immigration minister confirmed yesterday. Robert Jenrick said analysis showed there were only ‘limited circumstances’ in which the turnaround idea could be deployed against dinghies. He said the proposals were ‘currently withdrawn’ and there were ‘no current plans’ to bring them into operation. Church worshippers cried 'heresy' at the Dean of Trinity College as they left a sermon claiming Jesus may have been transgender 'in tears'. But the view of a transgender Jesus is 'legitimate', according to Dr Michael Banner, the Dean who stepped in to defend the claim made at a Sermon last Sunday that Christ had a 'trans body'.Dr Michael Banner, the Dean of Trinity College, was backing up junior research fellow Joshua Heath, who displayed Renaissance and Medieval paintings of the crucifixion depicting a side wound that he likened to a vagina in front of the congregation.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:19:12 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/blogs-and-weekly-podcasts/europe-calling-with-terry-whitehead-neil-colbourne-barbara-anne-matt-king-and-mike-payne chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA female secondary school mentor sent a teenage pupil 3,000 messages in just two months and told 'I think I'm falling for you' and 'I want you so badly', a court heard.In a series of 'overtly sexual' texts Ellen Cadman-Smith told the 15-year-old that he 'drove her insane' and that she was 'thinking about him non-stop'.In extracts from messages read to a jury, the school worker, of Sandown, Isle of Wight, admitted she was 'half naked', saying 'I can't have you and you know why,' before arranging to meet him in her car........... Cadman-Smith was a mentor at the Cowes Enterprise College responsible for supporting pupils' 'behaviour, mental health and learning difficulties'. A drugs Queenpin running a county lines operation on her own has been convicted after she boasted about her lavish lifestyle including £500 haircuts in Knightsbridge which were funded by selling crack cocaine and heroin on Snapchat. Henna Ashraf, 25, flaunted her wealth by taking pictures inside her flash Mercedes car while also posting photos of bundles of cash on social media. A predatory rapist Googled how to get away with assaulting a woman on the same night he carried his victim to a car park in Portsmouth before sexually assaulting her.Daniel Booth, 20, of Beresford Road, Portsmouth, began his seven year jail sentence on Saturday, which was handed down nearly 17 months after the attack. The jury heard how a young woman, aged in her 20s, had become separated from her friends shortly after 11pm following a night out in Portsmouth in June last year. She woke up in a car park after passing out with no idea what had happened to her, a court heard. A woman in North Wales was left shocked after spotting the world's deadliest plant, which contains a substance 6,000 times more poisonous than cyanide, in a council flowerbed. The flower, called Ricinnus Communis and known as the Castor Oil plant, was named by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's most poisonous. Do you want to know why the Just Stop Oil fanatics manage to cause so much chaos? It is because of New Labour’s Left-wing Supreme Court, which has made the police and the law so feeble when faced with green zealots blocking motorways and roads.This grandiose tribunal, whose very existence has given liberal judges more power, should really be called the Blair Court. It has existed only since 2009.Vince TracyA female secondary school mentor sent a teenage pupil 3,000 messages in just two months and told 'I think I'm falling for you' and 'I want you so badly', a court heard.In a series of 'overtly sexual' texts Ellen Cadman-Smith told the 15-year-old that he 'drove her insane' and that she was 'thinking about him non-stop'.In extracts from messages read to a jury, the school worker, of Sandown, Isle of Wight, admitted she was 'half naked', saying 'I can't have you and you know why,' before arranging to meet him in her car........... Cadman-Smith was a mentor at the Cowes Enterprise College responsible for supporting pupils' 'behaviour, mental health and learning difficulties'. A drugs Queenpin running a county lines operation on her own has been convicted after she boasted about her lavish lifestyle including £500 haircuts in Knightsbridge which were funded by selling crack cocaine and heroin on Snapchat. Henna Ashraf, 25, flaunted her wealth by taking pictures inside her flash Mercedes car while also posting photos of bundles of cash on social media. A predatory rapist Googled how to get away with assaulting a woman on the same night he carried his victim to a car park in Portsmouth before sexually assaulting her.Daniel Booth, 20, of Beresford Road, Portsmouth, began his seven year jail sentence on Saturday, which was handed down nearly 17 months after the attack. The jury heard how a young woman, aged in her 20s, had become separated from her friends shortly after 11pm following a night out in Portsmouth in June last year. She woke up in a car park after passing out with no idea what had happened to her, a court heard. A woman in North Wales was left shocked after spotting the world's deadliest plant, which contains a substance 6,000 times more poisonous than cyanide, in a council flowerbed. The flower, called Ricinnus Communis and known as the Castor Oil plant, was named by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's most poisonous. Do you want to know why the Just Stop Oil fanatics manage to cause so much chaos? It is because of New Labour’s Left-wing Supreme Court, which has made the police and the law so feeble when faced with green zealots blocking motorways and roads.This grandiose tribunal, whose very existence has given liberal judges more power, should really be called the Blair Court. It has existed only since 2009.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:16:36 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/blogs-and-weekly-podcasts/europe-calling-with-terry-whitehead-neil-colbourne-barbara-anne-matt-king-and-mike-payne chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noMinisters were accused of betraying British workers today as a £1.6billion contract for Royal Navy support ships was handed to a consortium that will carry out work in a Spanish dockyard. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace today announced the Team Resolute consortium including Navantia, the Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company, was the preferred bidder to construct three Fleet Solid Support (FSS) vessels. A judge slammed a blundering barrister for turning up at court in Newport in Wales - when he should have been 150 miles away for a case in Newport on the Isle of Wight. Lawyer Brad Lawlor had travelled from London after being drafted in to pick up the case from a colleague after reading it was in Newport. Michael Sheen appears to have taken yet another swipe at Prince William by sharing a clip of Welsh children cheering Gareth Bale and the national team before they left for Qatar after he ignited a row over whether the new Prince of Wales should have done the same. SPANISH Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez held second meeting this year with Samsung executives, this time during his official visit to South Korea on November 17. This follows a meeting held in Madrid on August 31 as Sánchez wants help to grow the new tech industry in Spain whilst Samsung has not only the technology but looks to receive a sizeable chunk of the European Recovery Funds allocated to technology. Party hotspot Malaga is set to ban inflatable sex dolls and blow-up penis costumes in a huge crackdown on stag and hen parties. The southern Spanish city has become a tourist favourite thanks to cheap flights and a buzzing nightlife - but now locals are set to come down hard on crude antics. New legislation passed in France this week, by President Emmanuel Macron, insisted that all large car parks must be used for the installation of solar panels. This move comes as part of the French government’s drive for the use of renewable energy. According to The Guardian today, Sunday, November 13, this new law passed by the French Senate applies to car parks – either existing or when planned to be built – with a capacity for 80 vehicles. Caving in to nurses’ wage demands would hike their average annual pay to more than £46,000, a Mail on Sunday analysis reveals ahead of their strike.The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) wants a 17.6 per cent rise, claiming a 20 per cent cut in real-terms pay since 2010.But figures provided by NHS Digital show the average pay for qualified nurses in England has reached £40,147.This comprises basic salary of £35,841, plus extras for shift work, overtime and living in a pricier area worth £4,306. A former teacher will face misconduct proceedings almost a year after she was jailed for a 15-month 'affair' she had with a schoolgirl. Aimee Jones, 36, admitted sexually touching the teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, in the back of her car months after she initially approached her victim at school. Teesside Crown Court heard how she told the teenager she was bisexual and that she was 'having feelings of attraction towards her'.A woman has sparked an online debate after saying stay at home wives and mothers are often the target of vitriol - prompting some to say they would be 'devastated' if their offspring chose not to work.Vince TracyMinisters were accused of betraying British workers today as a £1.6billion contract for Royal Navy support ships was handed to a consortium that will carry out work in a Spanish dockyard. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace today announced the Team Resolute consortium including Navantia, the Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company, was the preferred bidder to construct three Fleet Solid Support (FSS) vessels. A judge slammed a blundering barrister for turning up at court in Newport in Wales - when he should have been 150 miles away for a case in Newport on the Isle of Wight. Lawyer Brad Lawlor had travelled from London after being drafted in to pick up the case from a colleague after reading it was in Newport. Michael Sheen appears to have taken yet another swipe at Prince William by sharing a clip of Welsh children cheering Gareth Bale and the national team before they left for Qatar after he ignited a row over whether the new Prince of Wales should have done the same. SPANISH Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez held second meeting this year with Samsung executives, this time during his official visit to South Korea on November 17. This follows a meeting held in Madrid on August 31 as Sánchez wants help to grow the new tech industry in Spain whilst Samsung has not only the technology but looks to receive a sizeable chunk of the European Recovery Funds allocated to technology. Party hotspot Malaga is set to ban inflatable sex dolls and blow-up penis costumes in a huge crackdown on stag and hen parties. The southern Spanish city has become a tourist favourite thanks to cheap flights and a buzzing nightlife - but now locals are set to come down hard on crude antics. New legislation passed in France this week, by President Emmanuel Macron, insisted that all large car parks must be used for the installation of solar panels. This move comes as part of the French government’s drive for the use of renewable energy. According to The Guardian today, Sunday, November 13, this new law passed by the French Senate applies to car parks – either existing or when planned to be built – with a capacity for 80 vehicles. Caving in to nurses’ wage demands would hike their average annual pay to more than £46,000, a Mail on Sunday analysis reveals ahead of their strike.The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) wants a 17.6 per cent rise, claiming a 20 per cent cut in real-terms pay since 2010.But figures provided by NHS Digital show the average pay for qualified nurses in England has reached £40,147.This comprises basic salary of £35,841, plus extras for shift work, overtime and living in a pricier area worth £4,306. A former teacher will face misconduct proceedings almost a year after she was jailed for a 15-month 'affair' she had with a schoolgirl. Aimee Jones, 36, admitted sexually touching the teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, in the back of her car months after she initially approached her victim at school. Teesside Crown Court heard how she told the teenager she was bisexual and that she was 'having feelings of attraction towards her'.A woman has sparked an online debate after saying stay at home wives and mothers are often the target of vitriol - prompting some to say they would be 'devastated' if their offspring chose not to work.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:30:26 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/blogs-and-weekly-podcasts/europe-calling-with-terry-whitehead-neil-colbourne-barbara-anne-and-mike-payne chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noBritain is facing a winter of discontent after 100,000 civil servants voted to strike today as comrades on the rail network agreed new dates and nurses decided on taking industrial action for the first time in more than a century. Salto de Castro, found in north-western Spain, has 44 homes, a hotel, a church and a swimming pool has been put up for sale by the current owner. The village is built over 65,000 square feet along the hilltops in the province of Zamora, near Spain's border with Portugal. But despite its picturesque location, Salto de Castro is home to no inhabitants, and has been abandoned for more than three decades. Morocco announced on Friday, November 4, that it had appointed a new person to oversee the public company that is in charge of the project to construct a 40km tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar to link the north African county to Spain. During the Moroccan government council meeting held on Thursday 3, it was decided to appoint AbdelKabir Zahoud. Spain briefly closed parts of its airspace over risks posed by a Chinese rocket re-entering Earth's atmosphere. Barcelona and Ibiza airports were among those impacted by the grounding, which lasted around 40 minutes on Friday. The decision came after China sent its powerful Long March 5B rocket to deliver the final module of its Tiangong space station. Greta Thunberg believes it is time for her to 'give up the megaphone' on climate change issues - but called for more 'civil disobedience' as eco-protests sweep Europe.The teenage activist, 19, wants to step out of the limelight to make room for people who are actually suffering the effects of climate change, four years after starting her world-famous 'school strike for climate' movement Four people were killed, including a teenager, and eight others were injured early on Sunday after a car rammed into members of a wedding party near Madrid following a brawl, police said.The fight erupted at dawn outside a restaurant that was hosting the wedding in Torrejón de Ardoz, some 25 kilometres northeast of Madrid. The new regulations, which introduced fines for both, produced the desired effect and while prostitution continues, it is hidden from view. Fewer homeless are now seen sleeping in the city centre and many have moved on to neighbouring Elche. Mariano Valera, Elche’s Social Rights councillor, condemned the Alicante City law, approved with the votes of the Partido Popular, Ciudadanos and Vox parties, as “shameful” when it came into force. Watching violent television programmes from a young age has been scientifically linked to poor performance at secondary school. Researchers from the University of Montreal analysed the content shown to nearly 2,000 children aged 3.5 to 4.5. When the kids turned 12, the team asked them and their teachers to evaluate how well they thought they were doing at school. It was found that boys and girls exposed to violent content in early childhood were more likely to experience 'increases in emotional distress' later on. Uk Labour's Ed Miliband today backed calls for taxpayers' money to be given to countries such as Pakistan and the Maldives for 'loss and damage' from climate change.The shadow climate and net zero secretary insisted it was 'morally right' to hand money to poorer nations that are 'on the frontline of the climate crisis'.As the Cop-27 climate change summit begins in Egypt, Mr Miliband stressed it would also be in Britain's 'self-interest' to boost aid to developing countries.But, while he highlighted both Pakistan and the Maldives as possible recipients of 'loss and damage' payments, he denied it would also see China handed cashVince TracyBritain is facing a winter of discontent after 100,000 civil servants voted to strike today as comrades on the rail network agreed new dates and nurses decided on taking industrial action for the first time in more than a century. Salto de Castro, found in north-western Spain, has 44 homes, a hotel, a church and a swimming pool has been put up for sale by the current owner. The village is built over 65,000 square feet along the hilltops in the province of Zamora, near Spain's border with Portugal. But despite its picturesque location, Salto de Castro is home to no inhabitants, and has been abandoned for more than three decades. Morocco announced on Friday, November 4, that it had appointed a new person to oversee the public company that is in charge of the project to construct a 40km tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar to link the north African county to Spain. During the Moroccan government council meeting held on Thursday 3, it was decided to appoint AbdelKabir Zahoud. Spain briefly closed parts of its airspace over risks posed by a Chinese rocket re-entering Earth's atmosphere. Barcelona and Ibiza airports were among those impacted by the grounding, which lasted around 40 minutes on Friday. The decision came after China sent its powerful Long March 5B rocket to deliver the final module of its Tiangong space station. Greta Thunberg believes it is time for her to 'give up the megaphone' on climate change issues - but called for more 'civil disobedience' as eco-protests sweep Europe.The teenage activist, 19, wants to step out of the limelight to make room for people who are actually suffering the effects of climate change, four years after starting her world-famous 'school strike for climate' movement Four people were killed, including a teenager, and eight others were injured early on Sunday after a car rammed into members of a wedding party near Madrid following a brawl, police said.The fight erupted at dawn outside a restaurant that was hosting the wedding in Torrejón de Ardoz, some 25 kilometres northeast of Madrid. The new regulations, which introduced fines for both, produced the desired effect and while prostitution continues, it is hidden from view. Fewer homeless are now seen sleeping in the city centre and many have moved on to neighbouring Elche. Mariano Valera, Elche’s Social Rights councillor, condemned the Alicante City law, approved with the votes of the Partido Popular, Ciudadanos and Vox parties, as “shameful” when it came into force. Watching violent television programmes from a young age has been scientifically linked to poor performance at secondary school. Researchers from the University of Montreal analysed the content shown to nearly 2,000 children aged 3.5 to 4.5. When the kids turned 12, the team asked them and their teachers to evaluate how well they thought they were doing at school. It was found that boys and girls exposed to violent content in early childhood were more likely to experience 'increases in emotional distress' later on. Uk Labour's Ed Miliband today backed calls for taxpayers' money to be given to countries such as Pakistan and the Maldives for 'loss and damage' from climate change.The shadow climate and net zero secretary insisted it was 'morally right' to hand money to poorer nations that are 'on the frontline of the climate crisis'.As the Cop-27 climate change summit begins in Egypt, Mr Miliband stressed it would also be in Britain's 'self-interest' to boost aid to developing countries.But, while he highlighted both Pakistan and the Maldives as possible recipients of 'loss and damage' payments, he denied it would also see China handed cashnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 8 Nov 2022 14:59:39 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/special-podcasts/life-after-st-anselm-s-college-birkenhead?c=education chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no@mattking and @vincetracy discussed the implications of #alcohol and #drugabuse from definitions of these terms via #teaching #experience #sport #rugby #judo #music #Spain #UK #theosaps #advertising #sponsors #centrepoint #emmerdale #coronationstreet #beer #spirits #depression #loneliness #socialdrinking #ageVince Tracy@mattking and @vincetracy discussed the implications of #alcohol and #drugabuse from definitions of these terms via #teaching #experience #sport #rugby #judo #music #Spain #UK #theosaps #advertising #sponsors #centrepoint #emmerdale #coronationstreet #beer #spirits #depression #loneliness #socialdrinking #agenews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 8 Nov 2022 14:56:21 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/blogs-and-weekly-podcasts/europe-calling-with-terry-whitehead-neil-colbourne-barbara-anne-and-mike-payne chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA Royal Navy submarine which was fully armed with nuclear missiles aborted a top secret operation after a fire broke out onboard.The £3billion HMS Victorious, which is one of Britain’s four Trident submarines, had been sailing to a base overseas when the electrical fire started six weeks ago. The Home Office is spending millions of pounds on taxis to transport migrants across the UK - with some drivers claiming they were told to drop off passengers at railway stations with no follow up. Officials have paid more than £3.7million in the past year alone for taxis, vans and buses to move asylum seekers, illegal migrants and unaccompanied minors, an analysis of public contracts revealed. Gary Neville, the former Manchester United footballer, 47, sparked a blacklash when he agreed to be a pundit for state broadcaster beIN SPORTS for the World Cup tournament - due to begin later this month. Neville has repeatedly insisted he will 'never shy away' from highlighting controversial issues while working for the broadcaster. Commuters can shell out more on railway station parking than on travelling on the train, campaigners said yesterday. Their research shows that some drivers face bills reaching as high as £3,000.In some cases it costs more to use a car parking space year-round than it does to take the train. Grant Shapps was facing fury last night after saying there ‘wasn’t really much point’ to a long-promised railway across northern England. Bonfire Night across the country erupted into chaos last night as thugs chucked fireworks at passers-by, set alight wheelie bins and threw explosives at police. Scenes of disarray were seen in Leeds and Edinburgh with police in Manchester and Merseyside reporting blockaded roads. Civil servants have spent £500,000 of taxpayer cash on mindfulness apps which have celebrities including Idris Elba and Kate Winslet reading bedtime stories to soothe users to sleep. Fly-tipping has been practically decriminalised across Britain, with fewer than one in 400 offences being prosecuted in the past decade. .A partygoer died after a downing three pints of gin in a drinking game during a 36-hour session, an inquest heard. Shamed inspector Dean Gittoes, 49, of Merthyr Tydfil, who 'throttled' a teenage boy and called him a 'clever little internet freak' because he was filming a police station faces losing his job. Gittoes was sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work after 'unlawfully' detaining the 16-year-old outside Merthyr Tydfil police station on August 20 last year.Vince TracyA Royal Navy submarine which was fully armed with nuclear missiles aborted a top secret operation after a fire broke out onboard.The £3billion HMS Victorious, which is one of Britain’s four Trident submarines, had been sailing to a base overseas when the electrical fire started six weeks ago. The Home Office is spending millions of pounds on taxis to transport migrants across the UK - with some drivers claiming they were told to drop off passengers at railway stations with no follow up. Officials have paid more than £3.7million in the past year alone for taxis, vans and buses to move asylum seekers, illegal migrants and unaccompanied minors, an analysis of public contracts revealed. Gary Neville, the former Manchester United footballer, 47, sparked a blacklash when he agreed to be a pundit for state broadcaster beIN SPORTS for the World Cup tournament - due to begin later this month. Neville has repeatedly insisted he will 'never shy away' from highlighting controversial issues while working for the broadcaster. Commuters can shell out more on railway station parking than on travelling on the train, campaigners said yesterday. Their research shows that some drivers face bills reaching as high as £3,000.In some cases it costs more to use a car parking space year-round than it does to take the train. Grant Shapps was facing fury last night after saying there ‘wasn’t really much point’ to a long-promised railway across northern England. Bonfire Night across the country erupted into chaos last night as thugs chucked fireworks at passers-by, set alight wheelie bins and threw explosives at police. Scenes of disarray were seen in Leeds and Edinburgh with police in Manchester and Merseyside reporting blockaded roads. Civil servants have spent £500,000 of taxpayer cash on mindfulness apps which have celebrities including Idris Elba and Kate Winslet reading bedtime stories to soothe users to sleep. Fly-tipping has been practically decriminalised across Britain, with fewer than one in 400 offences being prosecuted in the past decade. .A partygoer died after a downing three pints of gin in a drinking game during a 36-hour session, an inquest heard. Shamed inspector Dean Gittoes, 49, of Merthyr Tydfil, who 'throttled' a teenage boy and called him a 'clever little internet freak' because he was filming a police station faces losing his job. Gittoes was sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work after 'unlawfully' detaining the 16-year-old outside Merthyr Tydfil police station on August 20 last year.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 3 Nov 2022 20:11:33 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/special-podcasts/st-anselm-s-college-birkenhead?c=education chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAll hell broke loose' in Dover yesterday when the driver was seen laughing as he threw the devices at the Western Jet Foil immigration centre on the dockside, where nearly 1,000 migrants were brought for processing less than 24 hours earlier.A council has broken up a family-of-eight after they were kicked out of their privately-rented home in June. Birmingham City Council could not find a home big enough to accommodate all of the family, with the family members split into two temporary houses instead of one.Emma Lee, who owns The Sutton Arms in Faceby, North Yorkshire, shared a public appeal urging the table of six to do the right thing and pay for their expensive meal. .Angry residents have hit out at late-night music and raucous football tournaments at a Holiday Inn Express that is housing 130 asylum seekers.They claim there has been 'really loud music all night long' at the site in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, after refugee families were relocated and young men were housed at the hotel instead.Labour MP Rosie Duffield has slammed the British Transport Police (BTP) after they tweeted an appeal to identify a suspected flasher, referring to the suspect as 'them' rather than stating their gender.A former infant school headteacher has been accused of bullying her colleagues and favouring her husband, who was also a teacher on staff. Nicola Blythin was appointed headteacher at St Asaph VP School in North Wales in 2009 and was initially well liked and respected, a colleague said.Britain is falling further behind targets for its electric car charging infrastructure and a growing disparity in availability of public devices is making EV ownership in London extremely attractive but almost impossible in the north.Incredibly, there are more charging points in London's Westminster than in Birmingham, Liverpool and Greater Manchester combined, according to new data released from the Department for Transport this week.Vince TracyAll hell broke loose' in Dover yesterday when the driver was seen laughing as he threw the devices at the Western Jet Foil immigration centre on the dockside, where nearly 1,000 migrants were brought for processing less than 24 hours earlier.A council has broken up a family-of-eight after they were kicked out of their privately-rented home in June. Birmingham City Council could not find a home big enough to accommodate all of the family, with the family members split into two temporary houses instead of one.Emma Lee, who owns The Sutton Arms in Faceby, North Yorkshire, shared a public appeal urging the table of six to do the right thing and pay for their expensive meal. .Angry residents have hit out at late-night music and raucous football tournaments at a Holiday Inn Express that is housing 130 asylum seekers.They claim there has been 'really loud music all night long' at the site in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, after refugee families were relocated and young men were housed at the hotel instead.Labour MP Rosie Duffield has slammed the British Transport Police (BTP) after they tweeted an appeal to identify a suspected flasher, referring to the suspect as 'them' rather than stating their gender.A former infant school headteacher has been accused of bullying her colleagues and favouring her husband, who was also a teacher on staff. Nicola Blythin was appointed headteacher at St Asaph VP School in North Wales in 2009 and was initially well liked and respected, a colleague said.Britain is falling further behind targets for its electric car charging infrastructure and a growing disparity in availability of public devices is making EV ownership in London extremely attractive but almost impossible in the north.Incredibly, there are more charging points in London's Westminster than in Birmingham, Liverpool and Greater Manchester combined, according to new data released from the Department for Transport this week.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 3 Nov 2022 20:07:16 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/special-podcasts/st-anselm-s-college-birkenhead?c=education chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noChina is operating dozens of secret police stations in plain view by disguising them as British restaurants, estate agents and other ordinary businesses, a civil liberties watchdog has claimed. A report from human rights organisation Safeguard Defenders warned China was operating more than 50 undeclared police hubs as part of a global network to force dissidents to return to Beijing. Change is at last taking place in the controversial arena of caring for Britain's transgender children.The turn of events is so dramatic it is being hailed by family campaigners as a huge step towards ending what they call a 'massive medical and social experiment' on youngsters who believe they have been born in the wrong body. The Foreign Office has issued a travel warning for Spain following political unrest - as protests are breaking out over the country's spiralling cost of living crisis. Thousands of Spanish residents have been taking part in protests across the country calling for an increase in wages and pensions in line with inflation.A large demonstration took place in Madrid last week, while pro-independence marches have been taking place in Barcelona in which protesters blocked the city's airport and major roads. Valencia council said on Monday, October 31 that some 7,000 panels will be installed across the roofs of all the cemeteries in the city. The Councillor for Cemeteries, Alejandro Ramon, told ElDiario that the installation was part of the city’s roadmap towards a greener and more self-sustaining environment. The implications are horrifying. We now know a foreign power hacked the personal mobile phone of the talkative Liz Truss. The severity of this security breach can hardly be overstated. As a former prime minister, ex-foreign secretary and ex-international trade secretary, Miss Truss was the chief custodian of our national security secrets and the recipient of invaluable MI6 intelligence.Millions of drivers were potentially put at risk during a terrifying near-national outage of life-saving technology on smart motorways.The system controlling hundreds of miles of the controversial carriageways had to be rebooted following a 'glitch' that meant it was out of action for seven hours, including the evening rush hour. 'Old people' who call work meetings on a Friday afternoon, expect staff to make calls as part of their job and make random noises over Zoom have been put on notice by Gen Z. A hotel in East Yorkshire has been told it can no longer house asylum seekers after a council was successful in securing an interim High Court injunction.East Riding of Yorkshire Council today confirmed that it had gone to the High Court to prevent the Hull Humber View Hotel in North Ferriby from being used for asylum seekers temporarily. The King enjoys his brief commute by car up the Mall – waving to crowds – to Buckingham Palace from Clarence House. But he expects his staff to walk or cycle there........Vince TracyChina is operating dozens of secret police stations in plain view by disguising them as British restaurants, estate agents and other ordinary businesses, a civil liberties watchdog has claimed. A report from human rights organisation Safeguard Defenders warned China was operating more than 50 undeclared police hubs as part of a global network to force dissidents to return to Beijing. Change is at last taking place in the controversial arena of caring for Britain's transgender children.The turn of events is so dramatic it is being hailed by family campaigners as a huge step towards ending what they call a 'massive medical and social experiment' on youngsters who believe they have been born in the wrong body. The Foreign Office has issued a travel warning for Spain following political unrest - as protests are breaking out over the country's spiralling cost of living crisis. Thousands of Spanish residents have been taking part in protests across the country calling for an increase in wages and pensions in line with inflation.A large demonstration took place in Madrid last week, while pro-independence marches have been taking place in Barcelona in which protesters blocked the city's airport and major roads. Valencia council said on Monday, October 31 that some 7,000 panels will be installed across the roofs of all the cemeteries in the city. The Councillor for Cemeteries, Alejandro Ramon, told ElDiario that the installation was part of the city’s roadmap towards a greener and more self-sustaining environment. The implications are horrifying. We now know a foreign power hacked the personal mobile phone of the talkative Liz Truss. The severity of this security breach can hardly be overstated. As a former prime minister, ex-foreign secretary and ex-international trade secretary, Miss Truss was the chief custodian of our national security secrets and the recipient of invaluable MI6 intelligence.Millions of drivers were potentially put at risk during a terrifying near-national outage of life-saving technology on smart motorways.The system controlling hundreds of miles of the controversial carriageways had to be rebooted following a 'glitch' that meant it was out of action for seven hours, including the evening rush hour. 'Old people' who call work meetings on a Friday afternoon, expect staff to make calls as part of their job and make random noises over Zoom have been put on notice by Gen Z. A hotel in East Yorkshire has been told it can no longer house asylum seekers after a council was successful in securing an interim High Court injunction.East Riding of Yorkshire Council today confirmed that it had gone to the High Court to prevent the Hull Humber View Hotel in North Ferriby from being used for asylum seekers temporarily. The King enjoys his brief commute by car up the Mall – waving to crowds – to Buckingham Palace from Clarence House. But he expects his staff to walk or cycle there........news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 1 Nov 2022 15:41:04 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/special-podcasts/st-anselm-s-college-birkenhead?c=education chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no@MIKEPAYNE joined @vincetracy to try and make sense of the happenings in the UK. We discussed #RishiSunak #liztruss #Margaretthatcher #Tories #Labour #immigrants #racism #ecozealots #juststopoil #economy #woke cop27 #MONARCHY #THECROWN #NETFLIXVince Tracy@MIKEPAYNE joined @vincetracy to try and make sense of the happenings in the UK. We discussed #RishiSunak #liztruss #Margaretthatcher #Tories #Labour #immigrants #racism #ecozealots #juststopoil #economy #woke cop27 #MONARCHY #THECROWN #NETFLIXnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 1 Nov 2022 15:36:18 +0100 https://www.vincetracypodcasts.com/special-podcasts/st-anselm-s-college-birkenhead?c=education chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAn updated study on dementia published in the Lancet found that around 40% of dementia cases worldwide might be attributable to 12 potentially modifiable risk factors so we looked at such factors as #Health #education #lifestyle #smoking #drugs #alcohol #hypertension #obesity #depression #physicalfitness #diabetes #internet #socialcontact #airpollution #contactsports #headinjuryVince TracyAn updated study on dementia published in the Lancet found that around 40% of dementia cases worldwide might be attributable to 12 potentially modifiable risk factors so we looked at such factors as #Health #education #lifestyle #smoking #drugs #alcohol #hypertension #obesity #depression #physicalfitness #diabetes #internet #socialcontact #airpollution #contactsports #headinjurynews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 1 Nov 2022 15:30:12 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAll hell broke loose' in Dover yesterday when the driver was seen laughing as he threw the devices at the Western Jet Foil immigration centre on the dockside, where nearly 1,000 migrants were brought for processing less than 24 hours earlier. A council has broken up a family-of-eight after they were kicked out of their privately-rented home in June. Birmingham City Council could not find a home big enough to accommodate all of the family, with the family members split into two temporary houses instead of one. Emma Lee, who owns The Sutton Arms in Faceby, North Yorkshire, shared a public appeal urging the table of six to do the right thing and pay for their expensive meal. . Angry residents have hit out at late-night music and raucous football tournaments at a Holiday Inn Express that is housing 130 asylum seekers.They claim there has been 'really loud music all night long' at the site in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, after refugee families were relocated and young men were housed at the hotel instead. Labour MP Rosie Duffield has slammed the British Transport Police (BTP) after they tweeted an appeal to identify a suspected flasher, referring to the suspect as 'them' rather than stating their gender. A former infant school headteacher has been accused of bullying her colleagues and favouring her husband, who was also a teacher on staff. Nicola Blythin was appointed headteacher at St Asaph VP School in North Wales in 2009 and was initially well liked and respected, a colleague said. Britain is falling further behind targets for its electric car charging infrastructure and a growing disparity in availability of public devices is making EV ownership in London extremely attractive but almost impossible in the north.Incredibly, there are more charging points in London's Westminster than in Birmingham, Liverpool and Greater Manchester combined, according to new data released from the Department for Transport this week. This is the eye-popping moment a cyclist well and truly got his comeuppance after pushing a wheelie rider out of his way on a cycle lane in east London. A video shows a man wearing a blue helmet and back stretch out his arm and rudely push a young man in the middle of doing a wheelie. Against the odds, the youngster manages to stop from falling by putting his foot on the ground It is instead the aggressor whose bike flops sideways and he embarrassingly ends up falling down. He rolls several times on the pavement before coming to an abrupt stop. Joey Barton has been cleared of assaulting his wife after a judge ruled he could not have a fair trial because prosecutors would not call her to give evidence.The former Premier League midfielder, 40, was accused of pushing Georgia Barton, 36, to the floor before kicking her during a drunken row at their home in in Kew, south-west London on June 2 last year.Vince TracyAll hell broke loose' in Dover yesterday when the driver was seen laughing as he threw the devices at the Western Jet Foil immigration centre on the dockside, where nearly 1,000 migrants were brought for processing less than 24 hours earlier. A council has broken up a family-of-eight after they were kicked out of their privately-rented home in June. Birmingham City Council could not find a home big enough to accommodate all of the family, with the family members split into two temporary houses instead of one. Emma Lee, who owns The Sutton Arms in Faceby, North Yorkshire, shared a public appeal urging the table of six to do the right thing and pay for their expensive meal. . Angry residents have hit out at late-night music and raucous football tournaments at a Holiday Inn Express that is housing 130 asylum seekers.They claim there has been 'really loud music all night long' at the site in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, after refugee families were relocated and young men were housed at the hotel instead. Labour MP Rosie Duffield has slammed the British Transport Police (BTP) after they tweeted an appeal to identify a suspected flasher, referring to the suspect as 'them' rather than stating their gender. A former infant school headteacher has been accused of bullying her colleagues and favouring her husband, who was also a teacher on staff. Nicola Blythin was appointed headteacher at St Asaph VP School in North Wales in 2009 and was initially well liked and respected, a colleague said. Britain is falling further behind targets for its electric car charging infrastructure and a growing disparity in availability of public devices is making EV ownership in London extremely attractive but almost impossible in the north.Incredibly, there are more charging points in London's Westminster than in Birmingham, Liverpool and Greater Manchester combined, according to new data released from the Department for Transport this week. This is the eye-popping moment a cyclist well and truly got his comeuppance after pushing a wheelie rider out of his way on a cycle lane in east London. A video shows a man wearing a blue helmet and back stretch out his arm and rudely push a young man in the middle of doing a wheelie. Against the odds, the youngster manages to stop from falling by putting his foot on the ground It is instead the aggressor whose bike flops sideways and he embarrassingly ends up falling down. He rolls several times on the pavement before coming to an abrupt stop. Joey Barton has been cleared of assaulting his wife after a judge ruled he could not have a fair trial because prosecutors would not call her to give evidence.The former Premier League midfielder, 40, was accused of pushing Georgia Barton, 36, to the floor before kicking her during a drunken row at their home in in Kew, south-west London on June 2 last year.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:27:27 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe outgoing Prime Minister could leave a lasting mark and controversially lavish her closest aides with gongs despite a disastrously short tenure in Downing Street. Mark Fullbrook , the former premier's chief of staff, is understood to have suggested she reward her outgoing staff and advisers with knighthoods and peerages. https://www.climateemergencyfund.org Just Stop Oil’s disruptive protests, blamed for petrol shortages across parts of England, have been funded by US philanthropists who say they want to incite a global “spring uprising” over climate change. A convicted sex offender has been jailed again after dressing up as a schoolgirl in order to talk to pupils and plying two young boys with booze. Mark Nicholson, 55, sat outside Blessed Trinity school in Burnley, Lancashire, dressed in the uniform of a white tie, blazer and a skirt. Transgender comedian and Labour candidate Eddie Izzard has accused MPs of 'bullying' over their 'transphobic' comments as she urges people to 'join the 21st century' having declared her intention to be 'based in girl mode from now on'. Bakers stop their ovens and declare war on high energy costs: “ There is no one to put up with it ” The sector calls for a national blackout on October 28 to demand solutions from the Government. Its electricity bills have tripled, a problem aggravated by the increase in the cost of raw materials and the lack of generational replacement... Costa Rica Meanwhile, the battle for the tiny silicon brains is not letting up. The US government on Friday announced that US companies will be banned from supplying Chinese customers with certain categories of semiconductors made with US technology, in a move that deals a blow to China’s production of weapons and supercomputers. It is the latest escalation in a bilateral battle that accelerated on August 2 with the surprise visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, the world’s leading semiconductor producer, in a trip viewed by China as a provocation in its own backyard.Vince TracyThe outgoing Prime Minister could leave a lasting mark and controversially lavish her closest aides with gongs despite a disastrously short tenure in Downing Street. Mark Fullbrook , the former premier's chief of staff, is understood to have suggested she reward her outgoing staff and advisers with knighthoods and peerages. https://www.climateemergencyfund.org Just Stop Oil’s disruptive protests, blamed for petrol shortages across parts of England, have been funded by US philanthropists who say they want to incite a global “spring uprising” over climate change. A convicted sex offender has been jailed again after dressing up as a schoolgirl in order to talk to pupils and plying two young boys with booze. Mark Nicholson, 55, sat outside Blessed Trinity school in Burnley, Lancashire, dressed in the uniform of a white tie, blazer and a skirt. Transgender comedian and Labour candidate Eddie Izzard has accused MPs of 'bullying' over their 'transphobic' comments as she urges people to 'join the 21st century' having declared her intention to be 'based in girl mode from now on'. Bakers stop their ovens and declare war on high energy costs: “ There is no one to put up with it ” The sector calls for a national blackout on October 28 to demand solutions from the Government. Its electricity bills have tripled, a problem aggravated by the increase in the cost of raw materials and the lack of generational replacement... Costa Rica Meanwhile, the battle for the tiny silicon brains is not letting up. The US government on Friday announced that US companies will be banned from supplying Chinese customers with certain categories of semiconductors made with US technology, in a move that deals a blow to China’s production of weapons and supercomputers. It is the latest escalation in a bilateral battle that accelerated on August 2 with the surprise visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, the world’s leading semiconductor producer, in a trip viewed by China as a provocation in its own backyard.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:55:22 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA new report has suggested that mums who choose to stay at home with their children should be given an extra £8,000 for support. Researchers at the Civitas think tank plan to urge ministers to make an £8,000 childcare allowance available in order to help stay-at-home mums. Labour MP Rosie Duffield has said she will refuse to call Eddie Izzard a woman. The comedian, who is campaigning to stand as a Labour MP, announced two years ago the decision to use 'she/her' pronouns. Parents of children as young as three were fabricating stories that their toddlers were transgender, a former psychiatrist at the Tavistock child gender clinic claims.Dr Az Hakeem worked at the controversial NHS clinic for 12 years until 2012 and said he expressed concerns the procedures followed by staff 'were mad', describing Tavistock as a 'transing factory'. Qatar's emir has raged against an 'unprecedented campaign' of criticism over his country's hosting of this year's football World Cup, saying on Tuesday no other host nation has ever faced the same level of scrutiny Two women have been taken to hospital after they were mauled by a dangerous dog which escaped from a nearby property. A family has revealed how their beloved three-year-old chihuahua was mauled to death by two 'vicious' dogs while out on an early morning walk. A body has been found in a skip outside a major hospital yesterday after police sealed off an area close to an A&E unit. Police made the grim discovery of the man in his 30s at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI), South Yorkshire, just before 8.30am. Robbie Williams has come under fire after it was announced he will be performing in Qatar during the World Cup........And now Eric Cantona has urged suggests Beckham isn't aware of 'what has happened there'. An Australian woman who sparked an online storm after she complained about being wedged between two 'obese people' on a flight has hit back at haters who asked her to 'square up' - saying the only thing their fighting is 'high cholesterol'Vince TracyA new report has suggested that mums who choose to stay at home with their children should be given an extra £8,000 for support. Researchers at the Civitas think tank plan to urge ministers to make an £8,000 childcare allowance available in order to help stay-at-home mums. Labour MP Rosie Duffield has said she will refuse to call Eddie Izzard a woman. The comedian, who is campaigning to stand as a Labour MP, announced two years ago the decision to use 'she/her' pronouns. Parents of children as young as three were fabricating stories that their toddlers were transgender, a former psychiatrist at the Tavistock child gender clinic claims.Dr Az Hakeem worked at the controversial NHS clinic for 12 years until 2012 and said he expressed concerns the procedures followed by staff 'were mad', describing Tavistock as a 'transing factory'. Qatar's emir has raged against an 'unprecedented campaign' of criticism over his country's hosting of this year's football World Cup, saying on Tuesday no other host nation has ever faced the same level of scrutiny Two women have been taken to hospital after they were mauled by a dangerous dog which escaped from a nearby property. A family has revealed how their beloved three-year-old chihuahua was mauled to death by two 'vicious' dogs while out on an early morning walk. A body has been found in a skip outside a major hospital yesterday after police sealed off an area close to an A&E unit. Police made the grim discovery of the man in his 30s at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI), South Yorkshire, just before 8.30am. Robbie Williams has come under fire after it was announced he will be performing in Qatar during the World Cup........And now Eric Cantona has urged suggests Beckham isn't aware of 'what has happened there'. An Australian woman who sparked an online storm after she complained about being wedged between two 'obese people' on a flight has hit back at haters who asked her to 'square up' - saying the only thing their fighting is 'high cholesterol'news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:19:02 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noMike Payne joined me to discuss the bizarre series events taking place in the UK after Liz Truss became Prime Minister. How much longer will she remain in office?Vince TracyMike Payne joined me to discuss the bizarre series events taking place in the UK after Liz Truss became Prime Minister. How much longer will she remain in office?news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:15:25 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain will waste €300 million by putting the clocks back by one hour according to calculations by the Institute for the Diversification and Saving of Energy (IDAE). By abandoning this move from Summer Time to Winter Time, the evenings (when people are more active) would remain lighter for one hour and could ensure a reduction in energy consumption of around 5 per cent. In theory the decision to introduce Summer Time was to give more light to farmers at the height of their sowing and harvesting times but there are two interesting facts about Spain, as during the Civil War, both sides observed different time zones and even today, the Canary Islands are one hour ahead of the rest of Spain. “Car cannibalism” is the latest crime wave to hit England’s streets with parked cars being stripped of components overnight. According to a report by broadcaster LBC, cars are being broken into and then stripped of body and engine parts, with Yorkshire and the Midlands said to be worst hit.Most commonly broken into and stripped are Vauxhall Corsas and Toyota Yaris’ according to information obtained by the broadcaster. The Bank of England was kept in the dark about the contents of the huge 'mini-Budget' that sent the markets into meltdown, it was revealed today. Deputy governor Jon Cunliffe said officials were not 'fully briefed' in advance about the package of £45billion of tax cuts, as would normally happen. Jessica Baker, 20, has avoided jail after she struck her boyfriend's ex in the head with a stiletto shoe-shaped designer perfume bottle during an ugly row in a Poundbury park . A children's home has been ordered to improve after extraordinary failings saw a manager buying a tattoo gun for one child - which they used to permanently ink another – and staff being slow to stop a young resident making a flamethrower. The centre, which cannot be named but is registered in Leicester, was today revealed to be the site of a series of worrying incidents. At one point – just three months ago – staff were threatened by a child who had made his own weapon to menace them. They had used an aerosol can and a cigarette lighter to fashion a homemade flamethrower. In another troubling incident the home manager bought a tattoo gun for one of the children. They then used it to permanently ink another child, despite the fact both were supposed to be under 2:1 supervision. The director of a cryotherapy firm used by elite Premier League football teams has won more than £20,000 at a tribunal - despite being sacked for installing a cryo-chamber that leaked deadly gases which ‘could have led to fatalities’.David Morris stepped in to fit one of the £80,000 chambers as the company’s engineer was unavailable. A lawyer who left a businesswoman feeling suicidal after he sent a video of them having sex to her work colleagues has avoided prison. David West, 38, gained access to the footage when he submitted a digital access request after claiming he was preparing for a defamation case.Vince TracySpain will waste €300 million by putting the clocks back by one hour according to calculations by the Institute for the Diversification and Saving of Energy (IDAE). By abandoning this move from Summer Time to Winter Time, the evenings (when people are more active) would remain lighter for one hour and could ensure a reduction in energy consumption of around 5 per cent. In theory the decision to introduce Summer Time was to give more light to farmers at the height of their sowing and harvesting times but there are two interesting facts about Spain, as during the Civil War, both sides observed different time zones and even today, the Canary Islands are one hour ahead of the rest of Spain. “Car cannibalism” is the latest crime wave to hit England’s streets with parked cars being stripped of components overnight. According to a report by broadcaster LBC, cars are being broken into and then stripped of body and engine parts, with Yorkshire and the Midlands said to be worst hit.Most commonly broken into and stripped are Vauxhall Corsas and Toyota Yaris’ according to information obtained by the broadcaster. The Bank of England was kept in the dark about the contents of the huge 'mini-Budget' that sent the markets into meltdown, it was revealed today. Deputy governor Jon Cunliffe said officials were not 'fully briefed' in advance about the package of £45billion of tax cuts, as would normally happen. Jessica Baker, 20, has avoided jail after she struck her boyfriend's ex in the head with a stiletto shoe-shaped designer perfume bottle during an ugly row in a Poundbury park . A children's home has been ordered to improve after extraordinary failings saw a manager buying a tattoo gun for one child - which they used to permanently ink another – and staff being slow to stop a young resident making a flamethrower. The centre, which cannot be named but is registered in Leicester, was today revealed to be the site of a series of worrying incidents. At one point – just three months ago – staff were threatened by a child who had made his own weapon to menace them. They had used an aerosol can and a cigarette lighter to fashion a homemade flamethrower. In another troubling incident the home manager bought a tattoo gun for one of the children. They then used it to permanently ink another child, despite the fact both were supposed to be under 2:1 supervision. The director of a cryotherapy firm used by elite Premier League football teams has won more than £20,000 at a tribunal - despite being sacked for installing a cryo-chamber that leaked deadly gases which ‘could have led to fatalities’.David Morris stepped in to fit one of the £80,000 chambers as the company’s engineer was unavailable. A lawyer who left a businesswoman feeling suicidal after he sent a video of them having sex to her work colleagues has avoided prison. David West, 38, gained access to the footage when he submitted a digital access request after claiming he was preparing for a defamation case.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:13:32 +0200 https://www.vincetracy.com/podcastfile/donwoods17october2022.mp3 chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noFormer British fighter pilots are training the Chinese to shoot down Western aircraft, officials warned last night. Up to 30 pilots have recently moved to China after securing £250,000-a-year contracts to teach Western flying procedures, it was revealed. Nicola Sturgeon today claimed the UK is 'fundamentally on the wrong path' as the SNP leader continued her fresh push for Scottish independence. The Scottish First Minister insisted an independent Scotland would be able to have its own Scottish pound and dismissed suggestions that Scots would be required to use passports to get into England as 'utter nonsense'. But Ms Sturgeon admitted there would be other border checks for trade between Scotland and England. A primary school teacher who lost her job after she refused to address an eight-year-old pupil with male pronouns has launched legal action against the school's governors and the local council. The anonymous teacher is bringing a judicial review after she was sacked by the school earlier this year, with the case to be heard in the High Court in Birmingham next week. Wheelie bins could be a thing of the past as councils across the UK consider whether to roll out European-style 'super-bins' after a successful launch in Liverpool. The huge underground bins, a common feature in European cities such as Amsterdam, can hold up to 5,000 litres of waste - equating to a week's worth of rubbish from 20 houses. A massive £5.5bn was set aside for the Ajax light tanks . But the programme has been a disaster that has been plagued by glitches, with prototypes having damaged the hearing of the troops who tested it and made other personnel sick . Now, with £3.2bn of taxpayers' cash having been pumped into the scheme - which has so far failed to deliver a single one of the promised 589 tanks into service - fresh question marks are swirling whether it is time for the Ajax to be axed entirely. It comes as the new Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, today warned 'there will be more difficult decisions to be made on both tax and spending' following his predecessor's disastrous 'mini-budget' last month, which caused financial chaos and led to pound plummeting in value. Three thugs caught on CCTV fleeing a shooting where a 13-year-old boy was left paralysed after being shot in the spine with a homemade gun have been jailed for life. Zidann Edwards and Diago Anderson, both 20, and 17-year-old Tafique Thomas gunned down the schoolboy after he 'strayed onto their turf' in Birmingham. The victim and his friends were on their way to get food when he was attacked in an underpass at Hockley Circus on November 18 last year. A court heard the teen was shot because he crossed into the territory of a notorious gang called Armed Response. Following the chilling attack, Edwards even made a drill rap music video expressing his regret that he had failed to kill the young boy. The victim managed to call 999 despite his injuries to tell the ambulance service he had been shot. Albanian migrants are working at cannabis farms within three days of crossing the Channel, an investigation has found. The men are being actively recruited by drug lords to cultivate cannabis in empty houses and industrial buildings that have been converted into production sites following their release from detention. Eco zealots Just Stop Oil blocked Park Lane and sprayed paint over an Aston Martin showroom in their latest display - hours after they were branded 'thugs and vandals' by the Home Secretary. A group of geology students almost became history after they risked their lives by standing under a fragile cliff prone to rockfalls. The 15 university students ignored warning signs about getting too close to the 150ft sandstone cliff at West Bay in Dorset during a field trip to the Jurassic Coast. Wearing yellow hard hats, the group huddled together by the cliff face to examine some of the 180 million year old rocks seemingly oblivious to the danger they were in. A shocked resident observed them for about 20 minutes. A family has revealed how their beloved three-year-old chihuahua was mauled to death by two 'vicious' dogs while out on an early morning walk. Tracey Logan, 51, was out for a walk with her chihuahua Belle on Wednesday morning when two dogs raced around a corner and attacked her pet. Her dog suffered a punctured lung and died at the scene in Seacroft, More than one in ten clamps attached to the wheels of untaxed vehicles in the last five years have been forcefully removed or damaged when vigilante motorists have tried to extract them, according to official figures.1. CCTV captured the horrific moment a motorcyclist hit three young schoolgirls while driving nearly double the speed limit in a hit-and-run. Oskars Bolsteins, 27, has been jailed after ploughing into the trio while driving 55mph in the 30mph in Southampton on August 1.Vince TracyFormer British fighter pilots are training the Chinese to shoot down Western aircraft, officials warned last night. Up to 30 pilots have recently moved to China after securing £250,000-a-year contracts to teach Western flying procedures, it was revealed. Nicola Sturgeon today claimed the UK is 'fundamentally on the wrong path' as the SNP leader continued her fresh push for Scottish independence. The Scottish First Minister insisted an independent Scotland would be able to have its own Scottish pound and dismissed suggestions that Scots would be required to use passports to get into England as 'utter nonsense'. But Ms Sturgeon admitted there would be other border checks for trade between Scotland and England. A primary school teacher who lost her job after she refused to address an eight-year-old pupil with male pronouns has launched legal action against the school's governors and the local council. The anonymous teacher is bringing a judicial review after she was sacked by the school earlier this year, with the case to be heard in the High Court in Birmingham next week. Wheelie bins could be a thing of the past as councils across the UK consider whether to roll out European-style 'super-bins' after a successful launch in Liverpool. The huge underground bins, a common feature in European cities such as Amsterdam, can hold up to 5,000 litres of waste - equating to a week's worth of rubbish from 20 houses. A massive £5.5bn was set aside for the Ajax light tanks . But the programme has been a disaster that has been plagued by glitches, with prototypes having damaged the hearing of the troops who tested it and made other personnel sick . Now, with £3.2bn of taxpayers' cash having been pumped into the scheme - which has so far failed to deliver a single one of the promised 589 tanks into service - fresh question marks are swirling whether it is time for the Ajax to be axed entirely. It comes as the new Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, today warned 'there will be more difficult decisions to be made on both tax and spending' following his predecessor's disastrous 'mini-budget' last month, which caused financial chaos and led to pound plummeting in value. Three thugs caught on CCTV fleeing a shooting where a 13-year-old boy was left paralysed after being shot in the spine with a homemade gun have been jailed for life. Zidann Edwards and Diago Anderson, both 20, and 17-year-old Tafique Thomas gunned down the schoolboy after he 'strayed onto their turf' in Birmingham. The victim and his friends were on their way to get food when he was attacked in an underpass at Hockley Circus on November 18 last year. A court heard the teen was shot because he crossed into the territory of a notorious gang called Armed Response. Following the chilling attack, Edwards even made a drill rap music video expressing his regret that he had failed to kill the young boy. The victim managed to call 999 despite his injuries to tell the ambulance service he had been shot. Albanian migrants are working at cannabis farms within three days of crossing the Channel, an investigation has found. The men are being actively recruited by drug lords to cultivate cannabis in empty houses and industrial buildings that have been converted into production sites following their release from detention. Eco zealots Just Stop Oil blocked Park Lane and sprayed paint over an Aston Martin showroom in their latest display - hours after they were branded 'thugs and vandals' by the Home Secretary. A group of geology students almost became history after they risked their lives by standing under a fragile cliff prone to rockfalls. The 15 university students ignored warning signs about getting too close to the 150ft sandstone cliff at West Bay in Dorset during a field trip to the Jurassic Coast. Wearing yellow hard hats, the group huddled together by the cliff face to examine some of the 180 million year old rocks seemingly oblivious to the danger they were in. A shocked resident observed them for about 20 minutes. A family has revealed how their beloved three-year-old chihuahua was mauled to death by two 'vicious' dogs while out on an early morning walk. Tracey Logan, 51, was out for a walk with her chihuahua Belle on Wednesday morning when two dogs raced around a corner and attacked her pet. Her dog suffered a punctured lung and died at the scene in Seacroft, More than one in ten clamps attached to the wheels of untaxed vehicles in the last five years have been forcefully removed or damaged when vigilante motorists have tried to extract them, according to official figures.1. CCTV captured the horrific moment a motorcyclist hit three young schoolgirls while driving nearly double the speed limit in a hit-and-run. Oskars Bolsteins, 27, has been jailed after ploughing into the trio while driving 55mph in the 30mph in Southampton on August 1.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:52:05 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noNicola Sturgeon was rebuked by ministers and MPs after she delivered the jibe during an interview in which she hinted at a possible election tie-up with Keir Starmer . The SNP leader insisted it is 'not difficult to answer' the question of whether Sir Keir or Liz Truss should be in No10, saying: 'I detest the Tories and everything they stand for.' An orchestra which has received more than £1 million of public money refused to play the National Anthem after the Queen died because it said it symbolises the ‘racist’ British Empire.The Chineke! Orchestra performed at the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland during the mourning period, but founder and artistic director Chi-chi Nwanoku banned the playing of God Save The King. The rapper Kanye West , 45, has found himself in hot water following his controversial Paris Fashion Week show where he showcased a White Lives Matter shirt - before making a swipe at the Jewish community. In a tweet that has since been removed by the social media giant, Kanye wrote: 'I'm a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I'm going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE.' British lamb has been shipped to the US for the first time in 20 years on October 6. It is the result of landmark deal reached last year with the United States Department for Agriculture and will open up a market of more than 300 million people for British lamb producers.The first consignment of lamb was sent to the US this week by Dunbia from its site in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Britain's most tattooed man has spoken out about how his extensive collection of body modifications has resulted in unfair treatment in the workplace. Matthew Whelan from Birmingham, who is also known as King Body Art, kingofinkland79 or B-art, has tattooed over some 90 per cent of his body, spending more than £40,000 on the extensive inkings. Men technically age faster than women, experts have claimed. Anti-ageing researchers found men in their fifties were biologically four years older than their female counterparts, on average. And the gap already exists in 20-somethings, according to the first study of its kind. Scientists compared the chronological age of thousands of volunteers — how many birthdays they've had — against their biological one. This was done using tests that estimate the body's decline based on subtle markers attached to our DNA ..................After all, these days Sky Sports is the official broadcast partner of BLM and jumps on every passing woke bandwagon with all the subtlety of Sunderland’s Lee Cattermole taking out anyone who got in his way.So you won’t be surprised to learn that Football’s Toughest Opponent isn’t any of the above. It is, wait for it, climate change..............Vince TracyNicola Sturgeon was rebuked by ministers and MPs after she delivered the jibe during an interview in which she hinted at a possible election tie-up with Keir Starmer . The SNP leader insisted it is 'not difficult to answer' the question of whether Sir Keir or Liz Truss should be in No10, saying: 'I detest the Tories and everything they stand for.' An orchestra which has received more than £1 million of public money refused to play the National Anthem after the Queen died because it said it symbolises the ‘racist’ British Empire.The Chineke! Orchestra performed at the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland during the mourning period, but founder and artistic director Chi-chi Nwanoku banned the playing of God Save The King. The rapper Kanye West , 45, has found himself in hot water following his controversial Paris Fashion Week show where he showcased a White Lives Matter shirt - before making a swipe at the Jewish community. In a tweet that has since been removed by the social media giant, Kanye wrote: 'I'm a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I'm going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE.' British lamb has been shipped to the US for the first time in 20 years on October 6. It is the result of landmark deal reached last year with the United States Department for Agriculture and will open up a market of more than 300 million people for British lamb producers.The first consignment of lamb was sent to the US this week by Dunbia from its site in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Britain's most tattooed man has spoken out about how his extensive collection of body modifications has resulted in unfair treatment in the workplace. Matthew Whelan from Birmingham, who is also known as King Body Art, kingofinkland79 or B-art, has tattooed over some 90 per cent of his body, spending more than £40,000 on the extensive inkings. Men technically age faster than women, experts have claimed. Anti-ageing researchers found men in their fifties were biologically four years older than their female counterparts, on average. And the gap already exists in 20-somethings, according to the first study of its kind. Scientists compared the chronological age of thousands of volunteers — how many birthdays they've had — against their biological one. This was done using tests that estimate the body's decline based on subtle markers attached to our DNA ..................After all, these days Sky Sports is the official broadcast partner of BLM and jumps on every passing woke bandwagon with all the subtlety of Sunderland’s Lee Cattermole taking out anyone who got in his way.So you won’t be surprised to learn that Football’s Toughest Opponent isn’t any of the above. It is, wait for it, climate change..............news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 6 Oct 2022 20:09:17 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Spanish government said on Thursday that residents whose wealth exceeds €3 million will be subject to a new asset tax during the next two years, 2023 and 2024, as part of its upcoming budget that will need to be approved by the Spanish Congress. Budget and Public Finances Minister María Jesús Montero said the temporary wealth tax, which could affect 23,000 people, or 0.1 % of taxpayers, was one of ‘solidarity’. budget minister said this will benefit some 50% of the workforce given that the average annual salary in Spain is €21,000. Vladimir Putin is set to make hundreds of millions of pounds from a luxury development in an exclusive area of London, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. Russia is building 255 flats on a site in Kensington it bought in 2006 for £8 million using an offshore company. It is planning to use the vast profits from the scheme to refurbish its embassy properties in the capital.........But documents seen by this newspaper show that any ‘surplus remaining’ will go to the Kremlin. A shocking video shows the moment a barrel of liquid nitrogen exploded in a botched chemistry experiment in Spain - causing 15 people, including nine children, to be hospitalised. The blast from the experiment at the House of Culture in Girona left victims with burns, which were treated at Placa de l'Hospital, reported The Sun. Driving in Spain...........The ambassador’s latest message has done little to calm the anger, frustration and sense of helplessness felt by those who almost five months ago were told they could no longer drive on Spanish roads, if they were resident in Spain yet still holding a UK driving licence. Since 1 May 2022, thousands of UK licence holders who had been resident in Spain for six months or more have been unable to drive with their UK licences, even though the vast majority of other EU nations have struck deals with the UK post-Brexit for the simple exchange of driving licences. An eco warrior has prompted fury over her perplexing decision to pour a bucket of human excrement over a memorial to Captain Sir Tom Moore in a protest over the use of private jets.The bizarre decision to target a beloved national hero by former medical student Maddy Budd, 21, on behalf of pressure group End UK Private Jets. Dr Anmol Arora, a researcher at Cambridge University, argued that the devices may affect child development for a number of reasons. When they ask a question they receive a ‘specific’ and ‘concise’ answer, but this goes against how children typically learn.Vince TracyThe Spanish government said on Thursday that residents whose wealth exceeds €3 million will be subject to a new asset tax during the next two years, 2023 and 2024, as part of its upcoming budget that will need to be approved by the Spanish Congress. Budget and Public Finances Minister María Jesús Montero said the temporary wealth tax, which could affect 23,000 people, or 0.1 % of taxpayers, was one of ‘solidarity’. budget minister said this will benefit some 50% of the workforce given that the average annual salary in Spain is €21,000. Vladimir Putin is set to make hundreds of millions of pounds from a luxury development in an exclusive area of London, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. Russia is building 255 flats on a site in Kensington it bought in 2006 for £8 million using an offshore company. It is planning to use the vast profits from the scheme to refurbish its embassy properties in the capital.........But documents seen by this newspaper show that any ‘surplus remaining’ will go to the Kremlin. A shocking video shows the moment a barrel of liquid nitrogen exploded in a botched chemistry experiment in Spain - causing 15 people, including nine children, to be hospitalised. The blast from the experiment at the House of Culture in Girona left victims with burns, which were treated at Placa de l'Hospital, reported The Sun. Driving in Spain...........The ambassador’s latest message has done little to calm the anger, frustration and sense of helplessness felt by those who almost five months ago were told they could no longer drive on Spanish roads, if they were resident in Spain yet still holding a UK driving licence. Since 1 May 2022, thousands of UK licence holders who had been resident in Spain for six months or more have been unable to drive with their UK licences, even though the vast majority of other EU nations have struck deals with the UK post-Brexit for the simple exchange of driving licences. An eco warrior has prompted fury over her perplexing decision to pour a bucket of human excrement over a memorial to Captain Sir Tom Moore in a protest over the use of private jets.The bizarre decision to target a beloved national hero by former medical student Maddy Budd, 21, on behalf of pressure group End UK Private Jets. Dr Anmol Arora, a researcher at Cambridge University, argued that the devices may affect child development for a number of reasons. When they ask a question they receive a ‘specific’ and ‘concise’ answer, but this goes against how children typically learn.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Mon, 3 Oct 2022 20:07:28 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noEco-protestors who smear the government as ‘genocidal’ paralysed central London for hours yesterday as they unleashed a planned month-long campaign of mayhem.Members of the group Just Stop Oil occupied four bridges in the capital, causing gridlock on busy roads, before converging on Parliament. Local councillors have been accused of telling 'sob-stories' about how they are struggling in the cost-of-living crisis to ensure their own pay-rises - after they rejected debating a £660,000 boost for free school meals moments before. Tories at Central Bedfordshire Council unanimously voted against debating a motion for an inflationary 10 per cent uplift to the £6.6million free school meals budget - which provides just 82p worth of food per child per day after other costs. An under-fire transgender children's charity is reportedly giving advice to 16-year-olds on how to change their names without their parents’ knowledge. The Charity Commission has confirmed they are 'assessing' concerns raised about Mermaids after they were accused of giving chest-flattening devices to young girls against their parents' wishes. A shocking video shows a man walking in front of a car honking for him to move before being knocked to the ground by an onlooker, as online viewers debated who was more in the wrong. The incident occurred in Melbourne with some people wondering whether the man was deaf, while others said his attacker had gone overboard in knocking him out of the way. Dr Anmol Arora, a researcher at Cambridge University, argued that the devices may affect child development for a number of reasons. When they ask a question they receive a ‘specific’ and ‘concise’ answer, but this goes against how children typically learn. This Morning star Phillip Schofield has reportedly been dropped as the £1million face of We Buy Any Car as the fallout from widespread claims that he and his co-host Holly Willoughby jumped the 14-hour queue to see the Queen lying in state continues.The ITV presenters are battling a huge backlash for apparently skipping the line into Westminster Hall to pay respects to Her Majesty - and have even faced calls to resign from their lucrative jobs with This Morning, with a petition demanding they quit or be sacked gaining 75,000 signatures. The family of a British travel executive found hanged in a Qatar hotel room days after he was 'tortured by secret police' said England's football team should keep his unexplained death in mind during the World Cup. Marc Bennett's family don't believe he killed himself and have called on the footballing world to take a 'hard look' at which countries get to host tournaments. When Daniel Asadi was 14, he was told by his doctor that his growing phase was all but over. 'He said I was pretty much done,' recalls Daniel today. At nearly 5 ft 7 in, Daniel was already a reasonable height - but the words were still a 'stab in the heart.' 'It's really hard for a lot of people to understand, but I couldn't handle it,' he says. 'It was this one thing I didn't have, and it was on my mind day and night.' Not any more. In May last year - 11 years on from that distressing doctor's appointment - Daniel, then 25, underwent leg-lengthening surgery to gain the height he so desperately cravedVince TracyEco-protestors who smear the government as ‘genocidal’ paralysed central London for hours yesterday as they unleashed a planned month-long campaign of mayhem.Members of the group Just Stop Oil occupied four bridges in the capital, causing gridlock on busy roads, before converging on Parliament. Local councillors have been accused of telling 'sob-stories' about how they are struggling in the cost-of-living crisis to ensure their own pay-rises - after they rejected debating a £660,000 boost for free school meals moments before. Tories at Central Bedfordshire Council unanimously voted against debating a motion for an inflationary 10 per cent uplift to the £6.6million free school meals budget - which provides just 82p worth of food per child per day after other costs. An under-fire transgender children's charity is reportedly giving advice to 16-year-olds on how to change their names without their parents’ knowledge. The Charity Commission has confirmed they are 'assessing' concerns raised about Mermaids after they were accused of giving chest-flattening devices to young girls against their parents' wishes. A shocking video shows a man walking in front of a car honking for him to move before being knocked to the ground by an onlooker, as online viewers debated who was more in the wrong. The incident occurred in Melbourne with some people wondering whether the man was deaf, while others said his attacker had gone overboard in knocking him out of the way. Dr Anmol Arora, a researcher at Cambridge University, argued that the devices may affect child development for a number of reasons. When they ask a question they receive a ‘specific’ and ‘concise’ answer, but this goes against how children typically learn. This Morning star Phillip Schofield has reportedly been dropped as the £1million face of We Buy Any Car as the fallout from widespread claims that he and his co-host Holly Willoughby jumped the 14-hour queue to see the Queen lying in state continues.The ITV presenters are battling a huge backlash for apparently skipping the line into Westminster Hall to pay respects to Her Majesty - and have even faced calls to resign from their lucrative jobs with This Morning, with a petition demanding they quit or be sacked gaining 75,000 signatures. The family of a British travel executive found hanged in a Qatar hotel room days after he was 'tortured by secret police' said England's football team should keep his unexplained death in mind during the World Cup. Marc Bennett's family don't believe he killed himself and have called on the footballing world to take a 'hard look' at which countries get to host tournaments. When Daniel Asadi was 14, he was told by his doctor that his growing phase was all but over. 'He said I was pretty much done,' recalls Daniel today. At nearly 5 ft 7 in, Daniel was already a reasonable height - but the words were still a 'stab in the heart.' 'It's really hard for a lot of people to understand, but I couldn't handle it,' he says. 'It was this one thing I didn't have, and it was on my mind day and night.' Not any more. In May last year - 11 years on from that distressing doctor's appointment - Daniel, then 25, underwent leg-lengthening surgery to gain the height he so desperately cravednews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 29 Sep 2022 19:54:06 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTerry Whitehead 29th September 2022 Europe must prepare for 'previously unimaginable' threats to its offshore and undersea infrastructure, Germany's interior minister has said today, after the Nord Stream pipe was blown up in a suspected Russian attack. Leaders have already begun scrambling to shore up their defences with NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg in Denmark today for talks which he said 'addressed the protection of critical infrastructure' while Norway said it was deploying the military to protect its oil and gas rigs. The Spanish government is planning to impose a temporary tax on the wealthiest 1% of the country’s population, starting from next year amid soaring inflation, Budget Minister María Jesús Montero said on Thursday. She acknowledged that she was negotiating with the PSOE socialists’ junior coalition partner, the left-wing Podemos group, who had the initiative in its electoral programme. Why has the pound dropped? The pound has plummeted in direct reaction to Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's so-called mini-budget on Friday, which announced the biggest tax cuts in the past 50 years. Why has it got worse over the weekend? While there was an initial fall after the chancellor's announcement, sterling started to rally slightly. The Danish monarch has removed prince and princess as well as 'His/Her Highness' titles from Nikolai, 23, Felix, 20, Henrik, 13, and Athena, ten. A statement on Wednesday said Queen Margrethe hopes the move will allow the siblings to 'shape their own lives without being limited by the special considerations and duties' that a formal affiliation with the Danish Royal Family involves. The world’s second-largest fresh produce wholesale market in Rungin near Orly airport in the southern suburbs of Paris has been reportedly been totally destroyed today, Sunday, September 25, after a massive fire broke out. Italy Silvio Berlusconi has sparked fury by claiming Vladimir Putin was 'pushed' into invading Ukraine and only wants to put 'decent people' in charge of Kyiv. the nationalist Giorgia Meloni is swept into power on Sunday's vote. The Brothers of Italy leader has been dominating the polls despite a number of gaffes in her campaign, which saw her forced to suspend a party candidate for praising Hitler and a close associate accused of performing a Nazi salute. he Royal Air Force has admitted 'mistakes were made' following claims it pressured a recruitment boss to prioritise women and ethnic minorities over white men as part of a diversity drive.Claims first emerged last month that the RAF's head of recruitment had refused to follow an order to prioritise particular candidates because she believed it was 'unlawful' Peter Hitchens Like a man who has had his head severed but doesn’t realise it, much of Britain still has not grasped the significance of the huge constitutional changes brought in by Brown and Blair after 1997. Judges in an English court warned a few years ago in a case about Christian foster parents who couldn’t agree to the modern view of homosexuality: ‘Although historically this country is part of the Christian West, and although it has an established church which is Christian, there have been enormous changes in the social and religious life of our country over the last century… We sit as secular judges serving a multicultural community of many faiths............But can a ‘multicultural community of many faiths’ put up with a ceremony which requires the new monarch to assent to the demand made to his mother in 1953: ‘Will you to the utmost of your power maintain the Laws of God and the true profession of the Gospel? Will you to the utmost of your power maintain in the United Kingdom the Protestant Reformed Religion established by law?’ If so, the promise will be empty, as King Charles well knows. It is quite obvious that, in the 70-year gap between the two ceremonies, the entire country has been utterly changed, divorced or unwed rather than married, committed to personal autonomy rather than to self restraint, vaguely republican rather than vaguely monarchist, filled with competing cultures rather than sharing a single one...............Vince TracyTerry Whitehead 29th September 2022 Europe must prepare for 'previously unimaginable' threats to its offshore and undersea infrastructure, Germany's interior minister has said today, after the Nord Stream pipe was blown up in a suspected Russian attack. Leaders have already begun scrambling to shore up their defences with NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg in Denmark today for talks which he said 'addressed the protection of critical infrastructure' while Norway said it was deploying the military to protect its oil and gas rigs. The Spanish government is planning to impose a temporary tax on the wealthiest 1% of the country’s population, starting from next year amid soaring inflation, Budget Minister María Jesús Montero said on Thursday. She acknowledged that she was negotiating with the PSOE socialists’ junior coalition partner, the left-wing Podemos group, who had the initiative in its electoral programme. Why has the pound dropped? The pound has plummeted in direct reaction to Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's so-called mini-budget on Friday, which announced the biggest tax cuts in the past 50 years. Why has it got worse over the weekend? While there was an initial fall after the chancellor's announcement, sterling started to rally slightly. The Danish monarch has removed prince and princess as well as 'His/Her Highness' titles from Nikolai, 23, Felix, 20, Henrik, 13, and Athena, ten. A statement on Wednesday said Queen Margrethe hopes the move will allow the siblings to 'shape their own lives without being limited by the special considerations and duties' that a formal affiliation with the Danish Royal Family involves. The world’s second-largest fresh produce wholesale market in Rungin near Orly airport in the southern suburbs of Paris has been reportedly been totally destroyed today, Sunday, September 25, after a massive fire broke out. Italy Silvio Berlusconi has sparked fury by claiming Vladimir Putin was 'pushed' into invading Ukraine and only wants to put 'decent people' in charge of Kyiv. the nationalist Giorgia Meloni is swept into power on Sunday's vote. The Brothers of Italy leader has been dominating the polls despite a number of gaffes in her campaign, which saw her forced to suspend a party candidate for praising Hitler and a close associate accused of performing a Nazi salute. he Royal Air Force has admitted 'mistakes were made' following claims it pressured a recruitment boss to prioritise women and ethnic minorities over white men as part of a diversity drive.Claims first emerged last month that the RAF's head of recruitment had refused to follow an order to prioritise particular candidates because she believed it was 'unlawful' Peter Hitchens Like a man who has had his head severed but doesn’t realise it, much of Britain still has not grasped the significance of the huge constitutional changes brought in by Brown and Blair after 1997. Judges in an English court warned a few years ago in a case about Christian foster parents who couldn’t agree to the modern view of homosexuality: ‘Although historically this country is part of the Christian West, and although it has an established church which is Christian, there have been enormous changes in the social and religious life of our country over the last century… We sit as secular judges serving a multicultural community of many faiths............But can a ‘multicultural community of many faiths’ put up with a ceremony which requires the new monarch to assent to the demand made to his mother in 1953: ‘Will you to the utmost of your power maintain the Laws of God and the true profession of the Gospel? Will you to the utmost of your power maintain in the United Kingdom the Protestant Reformed Religion established by law?’ If so, the promise will be empty, as King Charles well knows. It is quite obvious that, in the 70-year gap between the two ceremonies, the entire country has been utterly changed, divorced or unwed rather than married, committed to personal autonomy rather than to self restraint, vaguely republican rather than vaguely monarchist, filled with competing cultures rather than sharing a single one...............news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:00:09 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA transgender children's charity has been accused of giving chest-flattening devices to young girls against their parents' wishes. Mermaids staff offered to send a breast binder to a girl they believed was only 14 after being told she was banned from using one by her mother. According to an investigation by the Daily Telegraph, the charity has been offering binders to children as young as 13 despite their parents saying they oppose the practice. A woman has sparked a debate online after admitting she's considering pulling her child out of their school after meeting some of the other parents whose children attend. The anonymous mother took to UK parenting forum Mumsnet to ask other people if she was being a snob after she didn't like the way other parents were behaving in the playground, and was worried about her child playing with their children. While many other people thought she was being judgmental there were plenty of others who agreed with her point of view and said they'd have the same worries Bosses struggle to fill £55-an-hour PA roles because so few candidates want to return to the office with almost half of jobseekers only applying for positions with remote working. Experts believe staff are in a strong position as the labour market is tight with low levels of unemployment and high numbers of job vacancies. One person is fighting for life and 10 others were injured after a vehicle collided into a crowd at a car meet................ A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Two policemen are fighting for their lives after being seriously injured in a two-car collision on a country road in the early hours of this morning. The officers were on duty in a marked white Peugeot 308 when it collided with a grey BMW at around 1.20am on a B-road in Eriswell, Suffolk Thousands of pairs of XXL trousers with waists of over 40inches or larger have been ordered in for police officers, figures show. The Met Police ordered 7,343 pairs which included the sizes 40in, 50in, 52in and a whopping 56in - the equivalent of 4.5ft. Meanwhile West Midlands Police bought 1,852 bumper pairs last year while Greater Manchester Police needed 15 and Northumbria police bought 11.Tam Frey, chairman the National Obesity Forum, said the data was 'shocking'. Britain is failing in the war on obesity, a top NHS adviser has warned, as the majority of doctors are 'ignoring' patients' weight issues. Many family doctors weigh patients every year and do no more, says Professor Paul Aveyard, who advises NHS England on obesity.If a GP allowed an ill person to leave their surgery without medication or treatment, that doctor could be sued............ Breakfast time in Dunkirk, and a human trafficker in a black top brazenly marches a large crowd of migrants along a street busy with French shoppers buying their baguettes.Displaying all the confidence of an official tourist guide, he leads his throng to a local bus stop. There the 70 or so Iraqis and Iranians — some with little children on their shoulders — join him on board for the hour-long road-trip to the beach where a black rubber boat waits to take them illegally to England. A police dog that sVince TracyA transgender children's charity has been accused of giving chest-flattening devices to young girls against their parents' wishes. Mermaids staff offered to send a breast binder to a girl they believed was only 14 after being told she was banned from using one by her mother. According to an investigation by the Daily Telegraph, the charity has been offering binders to children as young as 13 despite their parents saying they oppose the practice. A woman has sparked a debate online after admitting she's considering pulling her child out of their school after meeting some of the other parents whose children attend. The anonymous mother took to UK parenting forum Mumsnet to ask other people if she was being a snob after she didn't like the way other parents were behaving in the playground, and was worried about her child playing with their children. While many other people thought she was being judgmental there were plenty of others who agreed with her point of view and said they'd have the same worries Bosses struggle to fill £55-an-hour PA roles because so few candidates want to return to the office with almost half of jobseekers only applying for positions with remote working. Experts believe staff are in a strong position as the labour market is tight with low levels of unemployment and high numbers of job vacancies. One person is fighting for life and 10 others were injured after a vehicle collided into a crowd at a car meet................ A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Two policemen are fighting for their lives after being seriously injured in a two-car collision on a country road in the early hours of this morning. The officers were on duty in a marked white Peugeot 308 when it collided with a grey BMW at around 1.20am on a B-road in Eriswell, Suffolk Thousands of pairs of XXL trousers with waists of over 40inches or larger have been ordered in for police officers, figures show. The Met Police ordered 7,343 pairs which included the sizes 40in, 50in, 52in and a whopping 56in - the equivalent of 4.5ft. Meanwhile West Midlands Police bought 1,852 bumper pairs last year while Greater Manchester Police needed 15 and Northumbria police bought 11.Tam Frey, chairman the National Obesity Forum, said the data was 'shocking'. Britain is failing in the war on obesity, a top NHS adviser has warned, as the majority of doctors are 'ignoring' patients' weight issues. Many family doctors weigh patients every year and do no more, says Professor Paul Aveyard, who advises NHS England on obesity.If a GP allowed an ill person to leave their surgery without medication or treatment, that doctor could be sued............ Breakfast time in Dunkirk, and a human trafficker in a black top brazenly marches a large crowd of migrants along a street busy with French shoppers buying their baguettes.Displaying all the confidence of an official tourist guide, he leads his throng to a local bus stop. There the 70 or so Iraqis and Iranians — some with little children on their shoulders — join him on board for the hour-long road-trip to the beach where a black rubber boat waits to take them illegally to England. A police dog that snews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:50:45 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noDisgraced former King Juan Carlos of Spain has arrived at Buckingham Palace ahead of the Queen's state funeral amid a row over his attendance. The former monarch, 84, who currently lives in Abu Dhabi, was reportedly asked not to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II by Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchéz. But he was pictured being ushered into the Palace by Queen Sofía while clutching the hand of an official for support ahead of the 'reception of the century', where King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will greet leaders from around the world. Legend has it that all the men who have owned the Koh-i-Noor have fallen from grace. A Hindu text from the 14th century states that “he who owns this diamond will own the world, but will also know all its misfortunes. Only God or woman can wear it with impunity.” No one has dared to challenge the prophecy, but things could change, as it is a man, King Charles III, who has just inherited the diamond. “By appointment to the Queen” is a royal mark of quality that will disappear now that the Queen has passed on, affecting around 600 companies across the UK. Liz Truss and Fracking and poverty stricken Romanian villagers rose up to reject fracking when they arrived in their country. The UK has overlapping drinking water aquifers and fracking uses a poisonous , carcinogen cocktail. UK shale is also clay heavy unlike US shale which is silica rich therefore more suited to the fracturing process.hough I doubt ignorant Tory ministers know and/or are too rich to care. Their advice would probably be to simply move. A Canadian high school teacher has sparked controversy after pictures emerged of her wearing large breast prosthetics while teaching students. Kayla Lemieux, a Manufacturing Technology teacher at Oakville Trafalgar High School in Ontario, has been pictured online taking classes while wearing the huge prosthetics, which stretch her clothing and stick out prominently. Ms Lemieux, who began transitioning from being male to a female a year ago, has gone viral online after students took photos and videos of the teacher, seemingly without her knowledge. A pack of more than six dogs is set loose on a wild boar in its death throes in a video uploaded to an Instagram account dedicated to hunting. The unsettling images show the animal bleeding as it attacked by the canines, and an accompanying text commentary praises the ferocity of the attacking beasts. “Money can’t buy the assurance they give me with their grip,” writes the owner of the account. A problem-plagued project to build a £5.5bn fleet of new armoured vehicles for the British Army has been branded a 'disgraceful use' of taxpayers' cash after it emerged the scheme was still stuck in limbo amid safety fears and delays. Whitehall has already spent at least £3.2bn - the same cost of one of the Royal Navy’s huge new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers - on the Ajax fighting vehicles.Vince TracyDisgraced former King Juan Carlos of Spain has arrived at Buckingham Palace ahead of the Queen's state funeral amid a row over his attendance. The former monarch, 84, who currently lives in Abu Dhabi, was reportedly asked not to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II by Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchéz. But he was pictured being ushered into the Palace by Queen Sofía while clutching the hand of an official for support ahead of the 'reception of the century', where King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will greet leaders from around the world. Legend has it that all the men who have owned the Koh-i-Noor have fallen from grace. A Hindu text from the 14th century states that “he who owns this diamond will own the world, but will also know all its misfortunes. Only God or woman can wear it with impunity.” No one has dared to challenge the prophecy, but things could change, as it is a man, King Charles III, who has just inherited the diamond. “By appointment to the Queen” is a royal mark of quality that will disappear now that the Queen has passed on, affecting around 600 companies across the UK. Liz Truss and Fracking and poverty stricken Romanian villagers rose up to reject fracking when they arrived in their country. The UK has overlapping drinking water aquifers and fracking uses a poisonous , carcinogen cocktail. UK shale is also clay heavy unlike US shale which is silica rich therefore more suited to the fracturing process.hough I doubt ignorant Tory ministers know and/or are too rich to care. Their advice would probably be to simply move. A Canadian high school teacher has sparked controversy after pictures emerged of her wearing large breast prosthetics while teaching students. Kayla Lemieux, a Manufacturing Technology teacher at Oakville Trafalgar High School in Ontario, has been pictured online taking classes while wearing the huge prosthetics, which stretch her clothing and stick out prominently. Ms Lemieux, who began transitioning from being male to a female a year ago, has gone viral online after students took photos and videos of the teacher, seemingly without her knowledge. A pack of more than six dogs is set loose on a wild boar in its death throes in a video uploaded to an Instagram account dedicated to hunting. The unsettling images show the animal bleeding as it attacked by the canines, and an accompanying text commentary praises the ferocity of the attacking beasts. “Money can’t buy the assurance they give me with their grip,” writes the owner of the account. A problem-plagued project to build a £5.5bn fleet of new armoured vehicles for the British Army has been branded a 'disgraceful use' of taxpayers' cash after it emerged the scheme was still stuck in limbo amid safety fears and delays. Whitehall has already spent at least £3.2bn - the same cost of one of the Royal Navy’s huge new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers - on the Ajax fighting vehicles.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:53:30 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWhat a colossal mistake it was to invite China's Communist leaders to the Queen's State Funeral in Westminster Abbey on Monday............... Britain's fattest man who weighs 47 stone has complained that his human rights are being infringed by his doctors who have put him on a calorie-controlled diet in a battle to save his life.Jason Holton, 32, from Camberley, Surrey, has been housebound for seven years and recently came moments from death as he suffered a series of mini strokes and a suspected blood clot on June 4 this year. Extinction Rebellion protesters who brought London to a standstill and blocked London Fire Brigade HQ cannot use the Human Rights Act to avoid prosecution a judge ruled today.Emma Cooper, 31, Jamie Russell, 48, and Luke Mallett, 25, were part of a 300-strong march that blocked Vauxhall Bridge on April 10 this year, Westminster Magistrates Court heard today A teenage one-punch killer who walked off laughing after an unprovoked attack on his victim has been locked up for six years. Kieran Scott, 19, lashed out at defenceless Daniel Thomas, 53, while he was sitting on a bench in Hull on June 14 this year. Hull Crown Court heard that Scott was annoyed at Mr Thomas - known as Mark - for 'getting lairy' with him and being 'cheeky'. Michael Sheen has said the King and Queen Consort's recent visit to Wales could be seen as 'insensitive to the point of insulting'.King Charles III, 73, and Camilla, 75, completed their four nations tour with a stop in the country yesterday with a visit to Cardiff. A high school in Stoke-on-Trent has been accused of turning into a 'military camp' as new uniform rules meant pupils were put into isolation rooms and missed lessons. The crackdown at Moorside High School in Werrington has targeted make up, banned skirts being made of the wrong material and focuses on footwear - saying shoes must not look like trainers or have embellishments. Tory grandee Ken Clarke has leapt to the defence of Therese Coffey after critics seized on pictures of the new Health Secretary enjoying a smoke and a drink. Lord Clarke, who was health secretary himself between 1988 to 1990, called for a reduction in the focus on 'personalities and trivia' in British politics.Vince TracyWhat a colossal mistake it was to invite China's Communist leaders to the Queen's State Funeral in Westminster Abbey on Monday............... Britain's fattest man who weighs 47 stone has complained that his human rights are being infringed by his doctors who have put him on a calorie-controlled diet in a battle to save his life.Jason Holton, 32, from Camberley, Surrey, has been housebound for seven years and recently came moments from death as he suffered a series of mini strokes and a suspected blood clot on June 4 this year. Extinction Rebellion protesters who brought London to a standstill and blocked London Fire Brigade HQ cannot use the Human Rights Act to avoid prosecution a judge ruled today.Emma Cooper, 31, Jamie Russell, 48, and Luke Mallett, 25, were part of a 300-strong march that blocked Vauxhall Bridge on April 10 this year, Westminster Magistrates Court heard today A teenage one-punch killer who walked off laughing after an unprovoked attack on his victim has been locked up for six years. Kieran Scott, 19, lashed out at defenceless Daniel Thomas, 53, while he was sitting on a bench in Hull on June 14 this year. Hull Crown Court heard that Scott was annoyed at Mr Thomas - known as Mark - for 'getting lairy' with him and being 'cheeky'. Michael Sheen has said the King and Queen Consort's recent visit to Wales could be seen as 'insensitive to the point of insulting'.King Charles III, 73, and Camilla, 75, completed their four nations tour with a stop in the country yesterday with a visit to Cardiff. A high school in Stoke-on-Trent has been accused of turning into a 'military camp' as new uniform rules meant pupils were put into isolation rooms and missed lessons. The crackdown at Moorside High School in Werrington has targeted make up, banned skirts being made of the wrong material and focuses on footwear - saying shoes must not look like trainers or have embellishments. Tory grandee Ken Clarke has leapt to the defence of Therese Coffey after critics seized on pictures of the new Health Secretary enjoying a smoke and a drink. Lord Clarke, who was health secretary himself between 1988 to 1990, called for a reduction in the focus on 'personalities and trivia' in British politics.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:25:50 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noCeltic fans mocked the Queen's death with a banner that read 'F*** The Crown' and chants of 'if you hate the royal family, clap your hands' last night - while Rangers defied Uefa's ban on British teams playing the national anthem. Scottish football is divided by sectarianism and many fans who follow Rangers identify themselves as Protestant and unionist, while many who support Celtic identify themselves as Catholic and Irish republicans. James McClean wore a black armband before Wigan's Championship clash with Huddersfield - but decided to stand away from his team-mates in an apparent gesture of defiance during the commemorative minute of silence for the Queen. There is stern policing; and there is idiotic policing. On Sunday afternoon, a history tutor living in Oxford called Symon Hill was handcuffed for shouting 'who elected him?' during the proclamation of King Charles III in the city. King Charles should pay inheritance tax on his late mother’s estate, campaigners said yesterday. Under rules signed in 1993, the Queen agreed to pay income and capital gains tax – but ‘sovereign-to-sovereign bequests’ are exempt from inheritance tax.Her late Majesty’s personal wealth, which included property, private investments and racehorses, was estimated to be around £370million.Vince TracyCeltic fans mocked the Queen's death with a banner that read 'F*** The Crown' and chants of 'if you hate the royal family, clap your hands' last night - while Rangers defied Uefa's ban on British teams playing the national anthem. Scottish football is divided by sectarianism and many fans who follow Rangers identify themselves as Protestant and unionist, while many who support Celtic identify themselves as Catholic and Irish republicans. James McClean wore a black armband before Wigan's Championship clash with Huddersfield - but decided to stand away from his team-mates in an apparent gesture of defiance during the commemorative minute of silence for the Queen. There is stern policing; and there is idiotic policing. On Sunday afternoon, a history tutor living in Oxford called Symon Hill was handcuffed for shouting 'who elected him?' during the proclamation of King Charles III in the city. King Charles should pay inheritance tax on his late mother’s estate, campaigners said yesterday. Under rules signed in 1993, the Queen agreed to pay income and capital gains tax – but ‘sovereign-to-sovereign bequests’ are exempt from inheritance tax.Her late Majesty’s personal wealth, which included property, private investments and racehorses, was estimated to be around £370million.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:06:47 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noFor a perfect illustration of the chaos into which the cause of Scottish independence has been plunged since the death of the Queen.... Iran's foreign ministry has not commented on her death or the ascension to the throne of King Charles III, and its government-linked TV channels have been spreading vile remarks about her legacy Demands that world leaders use commercial jets and coaches to reach the funeral of Queen Elizabeth instead of private planes and cars have been met with disbelief. King Charles III's son Prince Harry has been banned from wearing military uniform if he attends the final vigil for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall - but the monarch's shamed younger brother Prince Andrew will be allowed to don his Armed Forces outfit 'as a special mark of respect' for their late mother, it has been claimed today. Abolish Jedward' is trending on Twitter amid outrage that the twin singers called for the monarchy to be abolished just days after the Queen's death. . For the first 10 years of her life, Princess Elizabeth was a relatively minor royal—her status was akin to Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York today—but that all changed with the death of her grandfather, King George V, in 1936.Vince TracyFor a perfect illustration of the chaos into which the cause of Scottish independence has been plunged since the death of the Queen.... Iran's foreign ministry has not commented on her death or the ascension to the throne of King Charles III, and its government-linked TV channels have been spreading vile remarks about her legacy Demands that world leaders use commercial jets and coaches to reach the funeral of Queen Elizabeth instead of private planes and cars have been met with disbelief. King Charles III's son Prince Harry has been banned from wearing military uniform if he attends the final vigil for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall - but the monarch's shamed younger brother Prince Andrew will be allowed to don his Armed Forces outfit 'as a special mark of respect' for their late mother, it has been claimed today. Abolish Jedward' is trending on Twitter amid outrage that the twin singers called for the monarchy to be abolished just days after the Queen's death. . For the first 10 years of her life, Princess Elizabeth was a relatively minor royal—her status was akin to Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York today—but that all changed with the death of her grandfather, King George V, in 1936.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 8 Sep 2022 20:08:30 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA Christian chaplain was dismissed after refusing to chant 'smash heteronormativity' at inclusion training at a fee-paying boarding school, an employment tribunal was told. Reverend Dr Bernard Randall, 49, from Long Eaton, Derbyshire, did not join in the 'chant' when urged to do so by the leader of Educate and Celebrate Dr Elly Barnes during an inset session at the independent Trent College, Long Eaton. Extremist groups are using blasphemy to silence free speech, a counter-terrorism expert has warned. William Shawcross, who was appointed by the British government to lead the review of the Prevent counter-terrorism strategy, said the Batley row was an example of how some groups were using blasphemy as a way to curtail free speech. Enoch Burke was arrested yesterday morning for breaching a court order not to teach at his Westmeath school, or be physically present there. After Judge Michael Quinn made his ruling, Mr Burke said: 'It is insanity that I will be led from this courtroom to a place of incarceration, but I will not give up my Christian beliefs.'Vince TracyA Christian chaplain was dismissed after refusing to chant 'smash heteronormativity' at inclusion training at a fee-paying boarding school, an employment tribunal was told. Reverend Dr Bernard Randall, 49, from Long Eaton, Derbyshire, did not join in the 'chant' when urged to do so by the leader of Educate and Celebrate Dr Elly Barnes during an inset session at the independent Trent College, Long Eaton. Extremist groups are using blasphemy to silence free speech, a counter-terrorism expert has warned. William Shawcross, who was appointed by the British government to lead the review of the Prevent counter-terrorism strategy, said the Batley row was an example of how some groups were using blasphemy as a way to curtail free speech. Enoch Burke was arrested yesterday morning for breaching a court order not to teach at his Westmeath school, or be physically present there. After Judge Michael Quinn made his ruling, Mr Burke said: 'It is insanity that I will be led from this courtroom to a place of incarceration, but I will not give up my Christian beliefs.'news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 6 Sep 2022 14:50:12 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA 78-year-old coach driver died in a crash on the M25 after suffering 'a medical episode'and veering across three lanes into the central reservation today. Six teenage girls were also injured but did not require hospital treatment. A 19-year-old woman has said she is too 'afraid to leave the house at night' after she was beaten by a mob of youths shouting 'get her phone'. Chloe Miller had been on her way to her local corner shop with her mother and sister on August 27 when she was attacked on a street in South Norwood, London, leaving her concussed and with heavy bruising all over her body. The father of a 13-year-old girl forced to wait almost three years for her case to be heard has castigated Justice Secretary Dominic Raab after he received a mealy-mouthed letter following media interest in his daughter's case. A young woman drowned in the sea after being swept away by waves as she and her boyfriend took photos of a famous lighthouse near Beachy Head in Eastbourne, an inquest has heard. Pharmacist Dora Mango, 26, was found floating face-down in the sea off the beach in the East Sussex town. Ms Mango and her boyfriend Jerry had travelled down to the coast on a sightseeing trip from their home in Redhill, Surrey. A luxury £200,000 Bentley that was allegedly stolen in London has been found five thousand miles away in Pakistan, according to Pakistani police. The Bentley Mulsanne V8 Automatic was recovered by Customs Enforcement agents following a tip-off which came from a 'friendly nation' the agency said, with local media suggesting it was British intelligence who helped. The man who was spotted scaling The Shard in London this morning is a notorious free climber who has ascended some of the world's tallest buildings. Daredevil Adam Lockwood, 21, is believed to have successfully scaled the UK's tallest building this morning around 5am, before taking a selfie at the skyscrapers summit. Four long-standing Radio 2 stars are set to be replaced by presenters who are on average 25 years younger. The BBC has been accused of ‘rank ageism’ after Vanessa Feltz, Paul O’Grady, Craig Charles and Steve Wright – whose ages range from 58 to 68 – announced their departures.Vince TracyA 78-year-old coach driver died in a crash on the M25 after suffering 'a medical episode'and veering across three lanes into the central reservation today. Six teenage girls were also injured but did not require hospital treatment. A 19-year-old woman has said she is too 'afraid to leave the house at night' after she was beaten by a mob of youths shouting 'get her phone'. Chloe Miller had been on her way to her local corner shop with her mother and sister on August 27 when she was attacked on a street in South Norwood, London, leaving her concussed and with heavy bruising all over her body. The father of a 13-year-old girl forced to wait almost three years for her case to be heard has castigated Justice Secretary Dominic Raab after he received a mealy-mouthed letter following media interest in his daughter's case. A young woman drowned in the sea after being swept away by waves as she and her boyfriend took photos of a famous lighthouse near Beachy Head in Eastbourne, an inquest has heard. Pharmacist Dora Mango, 26, was found floating face-down in the sea off the beach in the East Sussex town. Ms Mango and her boyfriend Jerry had travelled down to the coast on a sightseeing trip from their home in Redhill, Surrey. A luxury £200,000 Bentley that was allegedly stolen in London has been found five thousand miles away in Pakistan, according to Pakistani police. The Bentley Mulsanne V8 Automatic was recovered by Customs Enforcement agents following a tip-off which came from a 'friendly nation' the agency said, with local media suggesting it was British intelligence who helped. The man who was spotted scaling The Shard in London this morning is a notorious free climber who has ascended some of the world's tallest buildings. Daredevil Adam Lockwood, 21, is believed to have successfully scaled the UK's tallest building this morning around 5am, before taking a selfie at the skyscrapers summit. Four long-standing Radio 2 stars are set to be replaced by presenters who are on average 25 years younger. The BBC has been accused of ‘rank ageism’ after Vanessa Feltz, Paul O’Grady, Craig Charles and Steve Wright – whose ages range from 58 to 68 – announced their departures.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:44:22 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA police force has been praised for its 'fantastic decision' to bring back traditional headwear - just six years after switching to 'more practical' US-style baseball caps. Lancashire Police announced the U-turn on social media, saying it would be ditching the gender-neutral headgear for all its officers, before re-introducing bowler hats for females and white flat caps for males. The move was welcomed by many on social media, as one suggested: 'Just need to see the custodians return now', referring to the traditional police officer's helmet After Just Stop Oil activists dug two tunnels underneath entrances to the Navigator oil terminal at Saint Clements Way and Stoneness Road in Essex, they warned the decision to partially reopen the roads was dangerous and could 'risk their collapse'. Essex Police assistant chief constable Glen Pavelin rejected the idea, saying it was up to the protestors to remove themselves from the tunnels they had climbed into to avoid endangering themselves and others. Gabriel Callero, 57, was viciously assaulted by two British holidaymakers on the Spanish island of Majorca in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident began when an 'intoxicated' tourist, who was walking down a street accompanied by two other men, climbed onto the hood of the taxi at around 2am. Information has been revealed today, Monday, August 22, about a driver who was arrested yesterday, Sunday, August 21, for fatally running over two cyclists and leaving another critical in the Barcelona municipality of Castellbisbaç An alarming incident occurred on Monday, August 15 aboard a Boeing 737-800 on flight ET-343, operated by Ethiopian Airlines airline. It was travelling on the route between the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, and Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. While flying on autopilot at 37,000 feet (11,000m) both pilots fell asleep. – Speaking to Finnish news outlet, YLE, the Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, spoke about the leaked video of her partying which led people to question her leadership of the country. “I’m disappointed that it has become public. I spent the evening with friends. Partied, pretty wild, yes. Danced and sang,” she told the broadcaster.Vince TracyA police force has been praised for its 'fantastic decision' to bring back traditional headwear - just six years after switching to 'more practical' US-style baseball caps. Lancashire Police announced the U-turn on social media, saying it would be ditching the gender-neutral headgear for all its officers, before re-introducing bowler hats for females and white flat caps for males. The move was welcomed by many on social media, as one suggested: 'Just need to see the custodians return now', referring to the traditional police officer's helmet After Just Stop Oil activists dug two tunnels underneath entrances to the Navigator oil terminal at Saint Clements Way and Stoneness Road in Essex, they warned the decision to partially reopen the roads was dangerous and could 'risk their collapse'. Essex Police assistant chief constable Glen Pavelin rejected the idea, saying it was up to the protestors to remove themselves from the tunnels they had climbed into to avoid endangering themselves and others. Gabriel Callero, 57, was viciously assaulted by two British holidaymakers on the Spanish island of Majorca in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident began when an 'intoxicated' tourist, who was walking down a street accompanied by two other men, climbed onto the hood of the taxi at around 2am. Information has been revealed today, Monday, August 22, about a driver who was arrested yesterday, Sunday, August 21, for fatally running over two cyclists and leaving another critical in the Barcelona municipality of Castellbisbaç An alarming incident occurred on Monday, August 15 aboard a Boeing 737-800 on flight ET-343, operated by Ethiopian Airlines airline. It was travelling on the route between the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, and Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. While flying on autopilot at 37,000 feet (11,000m) both pilots fell asleep. – Speaking to Finnish news outlet, YLE, the Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, spoke about the leaked video of her partying which led people to question her leadership of the country. “I’m disappointed that it has become public. I spent the evening with friends. Partied, pretty wild, yes. Danced and sang,” she told the broadcaster.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:17:30 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noPolice officers faced a backlash over the weekend for joining in with a performance of the Macarena at a Pride festival, as critics accused them of not taking their job seriously enough. Locals reacted with fury after multiple posts were made showing on-duty officers having fun on Lincolnshire Police's social media accounts from the festival, including the video of officers dancing.Vince TracyPolice officers faced a backlash over the weekend for joining in with a performance of the Macarena at a Pride festival, as critics accused them of not taking their job seriously enough. Locals reacted with fury after multiple posts were made showing on-duty officers having fun on Lincolnshire Police's social media accounts from the festival, including the video of officers dancing.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:42:00 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noI use a bit of social media but don’t use TikTok. For me, it’s always been one for the youngsters. I can’t dance, sing or do backward somersaults or forward ones come to that.TikTok have strict rules too, or so I thought. The number of passports lost by the Home Office in 2021 amidst the covid catch-up battle has tripled the amount seen in the previous year. It has been revealed that HGV driver Craig Heal, who was involved in a traffic accident last March, had traces of cocaine in his system. A few weeks ago we were shaken by the alarming figures of hunger in the world. There have been many headlines warning that hunger now affects 828 million people, anincrease of 150 million since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.This is even more worrying for Latin America and the Caribbean, the region that has suffered the greatest increase in food insecurity, and in which 60 million people do not have enough food to eat. Hunger is a gender issue. Globally, about 32% of women are moderately or severely food insecure, compared to 27.6% of men. I’m so pleased Boris has been kicked out as Prime Minister. What amazes me is how he got the job in the first place. The man has cheated and lied through every single job. He cheats on his wife, has been nicked for breaking covid rules that he put in place – the list is endless.Vince TracyI use a bit of social media but don’t use TikTok. For me, it’s always been one for the youngsters. I can’t dance, sing or do backward somersaults or forward ones come to that.TikTok have strict rules too, or so I thought. The number of passports lost by the Home Office in 2021 amidst the covid catch-up battle has tripled the amount seen in the previous year. It has been revealed that HGV driver Craig Heal, who was involved in a traffic accident last March, had traces of cocaine in his system. A few weeks ago we were shaken by the alarming figures of hunger in the world. There have been many headlines warning that hunger now affects 828 million people, anincrease of 150 million since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.This is even more worrying for Latin America and the Caribbean, the region that has suffered the greatest increase in food insecurity, and in which 60 million people do not have enough food to eat. Hunger is a gender issue. Globally, about 32% of women are moderately or severely food insecure, compared to 27.6% of men. I’m so pleased Boris has been kicked out as Prime Minister. What amazes me is how he got the job in the first place. The man has cheated and lied through every single job. He cheats on his wife, has been nicked for breaking covid rules that he put in place – the list is endless.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 9 Aug 2022 20:46:47 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no@vincetracy and @neilcolbourne discuss UK news #water supply #Tikok #GrantShapps #Cycling #Parenting #EducationVince Tracy@vincetracy and @neilcolbourne discuss UK news #water supply #Tikok #GrantShapps #Cycling #Parenting #Educationnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 4 Aug 2022 19:57:47 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTaiwan, Inflation and Prince Charles 4th August 2022 ..... Moreover, Britain goes into the cost-of-living crisis with nearly full employment. The more people in work ,the more National Insurance and income tax contributions flow into the nation's coffers and the more there is to spend, pushing up VAT receipts. Prince Charles was accused of a 'serious lack of judgment' yesterday after it emerged his charity accepted £1million from the family of Osama bin Laden. It received the donation after Charles had a private meeting with the terrorist's half-brother Bakr bin Laden in 2013 – two years after the Al Qaeda leader was killed by US special forces. Iván’s parents and friends described him as a normal 17-year-old. He went to high school, played soccer, took piano lessons and hung out with his buddies. He wanted to become a member of the riot police. One day, he logged onto a dating site and started talking to a man almost 40 years older than him. The massacre on the Faroe Islands was so bloody it turned the sea dark red as the bottlenose dolphins were stabbed with spears and hauled onto the shore . Residents of Skálafjörður herded the dolphins into a bay and penned them in before wading into the shallows to stab them with spears, hooks and knives. The 'hunt' comes just weeks after the Faroe government set an annual catch limit of dolphins to 500 a year, and less than a year after 1400 Atlantic white-sided dolphins were killed in one weekend. Residents claim the mass-killing of dolphins is an important part of their tradition and history, and supplements the islanders' diet.Vince TracyTaiwan, Inflation and Prince Charles 4th August 2022 ..... Moreover, Britain goes into the cost-of-living crisis with nearly full employment. The more people in work ,the more National Insurance and income tax contributions flow into the nation's coffers and the more there is to spend, pushing up VAT receipts. Prince Charles was accused of a 'serious lack of judgment' yesterday after it emerged his charity accepted £1million from the family of Osama bin Laden. It received the donation after Charles had a private meeting with the terrorist's half-brother Bakr bin Laden in 2013 – two years after the Al Qaeda leader was killed by US special forces. Iván’s parents and friends described him as a normal 17-year-old. He went to high school, played soccer, took piano lessons and hung out with his buddies. He wanted to become a member of the riot police. One day, he logged onto a dating site and started talking to a man almost 40 years older than him. The massacre on the Faroe Islands was so bloody it turned the sea dark red as the bottlenose dolphins were stabbed with spears and hauled onto the shore . Residents of Skálafjörður herded the dolphins into a bay and penned them in before wading into the shallows to stab them with spears, hooks and knives. The 'hunt' comes just weeks after the Faroe government set an annual catch limit of dolphins to 500 a year, and less than a year after 1400 Atlantic white-sided dolphins were killed in one weekend. Residents claim the mass-killing of dolphins is an important part of their tradition and history, and supplements the islanders' diet.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 2 Aug 2022 15:57:21 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA study has revealed that Chester, the walled cathedral city, in the northwest of England, has the highest percentage of buildings - 83.7 per cent - that align with the 'golden ratio'.Using this ratio as a guide, researchers drew up a ranking of the most eye-catching cities on the planet, with Venice coming second. It has a 'beauty score' of 83.3 per cent. In third place, meanwhile, it's London (83 per cent). Fourth place is scooped up by Belfast (82.9 per cent), while Rome slides into fifth place at 82 per cent. &nbsp;Birmingham has long had a special place in my heart. I fell deeply in love there and visited dozens of times for work enjoying the pubs and the people. Then, for nearly two decades, I went regularly to see a close family friend. So it was with much anticipation I sat down to watch the opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games....................................................Sir Keir Starmer is facing a major crisis as trade unions threaten to stop funding Labour over his lack of support for strikes.Unite, the Opposition's main financial backer, called on Sir Keir to decide which side he was on and warned there was 'no point' giving money to a party that no longer supports workers........................................The burglar climbed over the high garden fence, creeping into my house through French windows early one morning, as I sat a few feet away from him in the kitchen. When people decry the evils of Western capitalism, Konstantin Kisin remembers the words of his grandmother who told him people were jailed for inadvertently having their chips wrapped in a newspaper with Stalin's face on it When people decry the evils of Western capitalism, Konstantin Kisin remembers the words of his grandmother.For while the MeToo movement and Everyone&#8217;s Invited &#8212; a site that has hit the headlines for exposing &#8216;rape culture&#8217; in schools and universities through anonymous testimonies, usually from girls &#8212; have undoubtedly helped unmask disturbing predatory male behaviour, they have also helped breed a generation of young women and girls who see all boys as predators.Vince TracyA study has revealed that Chester, the walled cathedral city, in the northwest of England, has the highest percentage of buildings - 83.7 per cent - that align with the 'golden ratio'.Using this ratio as a guide, researchers drew up a ranking of the most eye-catching cities on the planet, with Venice coming second. It has a 'beauty score' of 83.3 per cent. In third place, meanwhile, it's London (83 per cent). Fourth place is scooped up by Belfast (82.9 per cent), while Rome slides into fifth place at 82 per cent. &nbsp;Birmingham has long had a special place in my heart. I fell deeply in love there and visited dozens of times for work enjoying the pubs and the people. Then, for nearly two decades, I went regularly to see a close family friend. So it was with much anticipation I sat down to watch the opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games....................................................Sir Keir Starmer is facing a major crisis as trade unions threaten to stop funding Labour over his lack of support for strikes.Unite, the Opposition's main financial backer, called on Sir Keir to decide which side he was on and warned there was 'no point' giving money to a party that no longer supports workers........................................The burglar climbed over the high garden fence, creeping into my house through French windows early one morning, as I sat a few feet away from him in the kitchen. When people decry the evils of Western capitalism, Konstantin Kisin remembers the words of his grandmother who told him people were jailed for inadvertently having their chips wrapped in a newspaper with Stalin's face on it When people decry the evils of Western capitalism, Konstantin Kisin remembers the words of his grandmother.For while the MeToo movement and Everyone&#8217;s Invited &#8212; a site that has hit the headlines for exposing &#8216;rape culture&#8217; in schools and universities through anonymous testimonies, usually from girls &#8212; have undoubtedly helped unmask disturbing predatory male behaviour, they have also helped breed a generation of young women and girls who see all boys as predators.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:04:25 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)nohree died after the traditional bous al carrer ..........56 yr old in Picassent, 50 years old in Meliana and 64 years old Frenchman in Pedreguer in this year's fiestas. According to the Donetsk People’s Republic’s Deputy Head of the Ministry of information, the republic will be freed from Ukraine Armed Forces by the end of August. The new Science, Technology and Innovation Law in the Balearic Islands will mean more funds for research and better working conditions for researchers.On July 26, the Parliament of the Balearic Islands approved the new Law on Science, Technology and Innovation of the Balearic Islands (LCTIIB) with the support of all the parliamentary groups, except Vox. The scientific community was represented by the main institutes and organisations dedicated to research in the Balearic Islands. If there’s one thing Elon Musk does on Twitter even more often than posting dodgy memes, it’s talking about ‘population collapse’.The Tesla CEO and billionaire has been very vocal over recent times about the threat of a reduction in the human population size. British Gas owner Centrica sparked fury today after announcing profits had risen five fold to £1.34billion - just as it emerged UK household energy bills could rocket to £500 a month amid Russian threats to cut Europe's gas supplies. The bumper operating profit for the six months to the end of June compared to the £262m recorded in the same period last year. CARP-R-US fished the Rio Segura at Bigastro for the first time in two months for Round Seven of the Summer-Autumn Series. “And how it had changed!” exclaimed club secretary Steve Fell. “The bankside vegetation, so carefully cleared after 2019 storms is now back to head height in many places.” The river itself was down about half a metre from the previous visit, Steve said, and fell a further 15 centimetres during the match. “Another tough day at the office was expected,” he added. Winner of the match with 2.8 kilos from Peg 2 was Richard Crawshaw, now fishing more regularly after almost a year spent renovating his house. Steve Fell, next door on Peg 1, managed 1.3 kilos with a catch that included two small barbel. “That was to see,” he said. Third was Tony Flett with 1 kilo and Jeremy Fardoe was fourth with 280 grammes. “It is worth mentioning that over 20 terrapins were caught during the match,” Steve said. Further information about the club can be found on its www.carp-r-us.weebly.com website or on the Carp-R-Us Fishing Costa Blanca Facebook page. JUST when you thought you heard it all, up pops an organisation that has recently suggested we should ‘off’ old people as a ‘favour to our children’! Yep, you ‘eard. ‘The World Economic Forum’ is an extremely well-financed outfit which has its finger in a positive global pie shop. It is also a somewhat shady union of powerful left thinking people who want to change the worldVince Tracyhree died after the traditional bous al carrer ..........56 yr old in Picassent, 50 years old in Meliana and 64 years old Frenchman in Pedreguer in this year's fiestas. According to the Donetsk People’s Republic’s Deputy Head of the Ministry of information, the republic will be freed from Ukraine Armed Forces by the end of August. The new Science, Technology and Innovation Law in the Balearic Islands will mean more funds for research and better working conditions for researchers.On July 26, the Parliament of the Balearic Islands approved the new Law on Science, Technology and Innovation of the Balearic Islands (LCTIIB) with the support of all the parliamentary groups, except Vox. The scientific community was represented by the main institutes and organisations dedicated to research in the Balearic Islands. If there’s one thing Elon Musk does on Twitter even more often than posting dodgy memes, it’s talking about ‘population collapse’.The Tesla CEO and billionaire has been very vocal over recent times about the threat of a reduction in the human population size. British Gas owner Centrica sparked fury today after announcing profits had risen five fold to £1.34billion - just as it emerged UK household energy bills could rocket to £500 a month amid Russian threats to cut Europe's gas supplies. The bumper operating profit for the six months to the end of June compared to the £262m recorded in the same period last year. CARP-R-US fished the Rio Segura at Bigastro for the first time in two months for Round Seven of the Summer-Autumn Series. “And how it had changed!” exclaimed club secretary Steve Fell. “The bankside vegetation, so carefully cleared after 2019 storms is now back to head height in many places.” The river itself was down about half a metre from the previous visit, Steve said, and fell a further 15 centimetres during the match. “Another tough day at the office was expected,” he added. Winner of the match with 2.8 kilos from Peg 2 was Richard Crawshaw, now fishing more regularly after almost a year spent renovating his house. Steve Fell, next door on Peg 1, managed 1.3 kilos with a catch that included two small barbel. “That was to see,” he said. Third was Tony Flett with 1 kilo and Jeremy Fardoe was fourth with 280 grammes. “It is worth mentioning that over 20 terrapins were caught during the match,” Steve said. Further information about the club can be found on its www.carp-r-us.weebly.com website or on the Carp-R-Us Fishing Costa Blanca Facebook page. JUST when you thought you heard it all, up pops an organisation that has recently suggested we should ‘off’ old people as a ‘favour to our children’! Yep, you ‘eard. ‘The World Economic Forum’ is an extremely well-financed outfit which has its finger in a positive global pie shop. It is also a somewhat shady union of powerful left thinking people who want to change the worldnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:42:27 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noProof of having enough cash is not the only new requirement, with Spain saying British entrants may have to provide a range of documents when entering the country under new rules introduced because of Brexit. I Striking rail workers were yesterday accused of demanding pay rises ‘at the point of a gun’ amid claims that some drivers already earn over £100,000 a year.Ahead of yet more stoppages this week, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps angrily insisted that drivers and other rail workers already had ‘generous salaries … paid for by the public’.But union leaders were prepared to ‘punish commuters’ and stoke inflation by demanding even more, he added. A writer and coach has revealed how she faced a backlash over a viral letter in which she said: 'I'm not oppressed because I'm black'.Africa Brooke, 29, who lives in London, spoke to the Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett about her views on race, and what it really means to be oppressed for his popular podcast. The Southern Co-Op chain is facing a legal challenge to its 'Orwellian' and 'unlawful' use of facial recognition cameras.Privacy rights group Big Brother Watch claimed supermarket staff could add people to a secret 'blacklist' without them knowing. Stonewall has been criticised for claiming that children as young as two can recognise if they are transgender and that nurseries should teach that idea.The row was triggered when the LGBT charit y shared an article on social media headlined ‘My 4-year-old is gender nonconforming – but her nursery doesn’t respect that.Vince TracyProof of having enough cash is not the only new requirement, with Spain saying British entrants may have to provide a range of documents when entering the country under new rules introduced because of Brexit. I Striking rail workers were yesterday accused of demanding pay rises ‘at the point of a gun’ amid claims that some drivers already earn over £100,000 a year.Ahead of yet more stoppages this week, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps angrily insisted that drivers and other rail workers already had ‘generous salaries … paid for by the public’.But union leaders were prepared to ‘punish commuters’ and stoke inflation by demanding even more, he added. A writer and coach has revealed how she faced a backlash over a viral letter in which she said: 'I'm not oppressed because I'm black'.Africa Brooke, 29, who lives in London, spoke to the Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett about her views on race, and what it really means to be oppressed for his popular podcast. The Southern Co-Op chain is facing a legal challenge to its 'Orwellian' and 'unlawful' use of facial recognition cameras.Privacy rights group Big Brother Watch claimed supermarket staff could add people to a secret 'blacklist' without them knowing. Stonewall has been criticised for claiming that children as young as two can recognise if they are transgender and that nurseries should teach that idea.The row was triggered when the LGBT charit y shared an article on social media headlined ‘My 4-year-old is gender nonconforming – but her nursery doesn’t respect that.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 21 Jul 2022 20:23:41 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noKnowing where a crime is going to be committed before it happens is the dream of police departments all over the world, and data scientists and artificial intelligence experts want to make it a reality. Many law enforcement agencies, especially in the US where gun violence is rampant, have been using pattern- detecting information systems to predict crime hotspots. Firefighters in France and Spain have struggled to contain wildfires raging out of control across Europe, as it continues to wilt under record temperatures that have reportedly killed more than a thousand people. Spain is to hit energy firms and banks with temporary windfall taxes that should rake in 7 billion euros during 2023-2024, in order to cover the cost of measures put in place to help Spaniards grapple with soaring inflation, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Tuesday during a ‘state of the nation’ speech in Congress. THE UK press reports labour shortages across nearly every industry yet graduates can’t find jobs. Something doesn’t add up. Are graduates setting their expectations too high or not trying hard enough? Or basically getting degrees in ‘useless’ subjects? A degree in sports/media studies is no preparation for the world of work. Today’s world needs people with ‘useful’ skills; lucrative jobs abound in the engineering sector. Spain should compensate a woman who was forced to undergo a caesarean (C- section) without her consent and with her arms strapped down, a United Nations committee ruled on Thursday. The committee also said that the procedure was carried out without the woman’s husband present and that she was not allowed to immediately hold her newborn boy since she was still strapped down. The woman was ‘a victim of obstetric violence, a particular type of violence against women … which has been shown to be widespread, systematic in nature and ingrained in health system’, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) said.Vince TracyKnowing where a crime is going to be committed before it happens is the dream of police departments all over the world, and data scientists and artificial intelligence experts want to make it a reality. Many law enforcement agencies, especially in the US where gun violence is rampant, have been using pattern- detecting information systems to predict crime hotspots. Firefighters in France and Spain have struggled to contain wildfires raging out of control across Europe, as it continues to wilt under record temperatures that have reportedly killed more than a thousand people. Spain is to hit energy firms and banks with temporary windfall taxes that should rake in 7 billion euros during 2023-2024, in order to cover the cost of measures put in place to help Spaniards grapple with soaring inflation, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Tuesday during a ‘state of the nation’ speech in Congress. THE UK press reports labour shortages across nearly every industry yet graduates can’t find jobs. Something doesn’t add up. Are graduates setting their expectations too high or not trying hard enough? Or basically getting degrees in ‘useless’ subjects? A degree in sports/media studies is no preparation for the world of work. Today’s world needs people with ‘useful’ skills; lucrative jobs abound in the engineering sector. Spain should compensate a woman who was forced to undergo a caesarean (C- section) without her consent and with her arms strapped down, a United Nations committee ruled on Thursday. The committee also said that the procedure was carried out without the woman’s husband present and that she was not allowed to immediately hold her newborn boy since she was still strapped down. The woman was ‘a victim of obstetric violence, a particular type of violence against women … which has been shown to be widespread, systematic in nature and ingrained in health system’, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) said.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:32:37 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWhen I was a child, the TV weather forecasts were based around a map to which magnetic symbols, usually denoting fog or slanting rain, would be attached.When the weather did improve, it was always cheering to see childish little yellow sun images suddenly slapped on to our bit of the UK.At such times the weather forecaster might suggest it was time to ask Dad to pump up the paddling pool or get out his Panama hat. In a keynote address Monday before the United Nations General Assembly to mark the observance of 'Nelson Mandela International Day', Prince Harry chose to condemn the United States for 'contributing to a global assault on democracy and freedom.' A top British dance school has dropped ballet from its auditions after branding it an 'elitist art form', built around 'white European ideas and body shapes'. The Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) reviewed the dance as part of a wider plan to 'decolonise the curriculum', and consider the impact of race and gender on dance. Officials spent more than £38,000 in taxpayers' cash at a Domino's branch buying pizza for migrants last year, according to new figures. Border Force staff at Dover's now-closed Tug Haven holding centre used government credit cards to pay for the food over just five months last year. Dr Lalitaa Suglani reveals 7 things that can kill relationships 1. Being indirect about your wants and needs.2. Forcing the other person to change the way you want them to be.3. Not making an effort to understand your partner's perspective.4. Disengaging during disagreement instead of having 'difficult' conversations and/or using disrespectful language.5. Not apologising or taking accountability.6. Not having a life away from the relationship, such as hobbies, meeting with friends.7. Ignoring your partner's trauma, triggers, or past experiences.Vince TracyWhen I was a child, the TV weather forecasts were based around a map to which magnetic symbols, usually denoting fog or slanting rain, would be attached.When the weather did improve, it was always cheering to see childish little yellow sun images suddenly slapped on to our bit of the UK.At such times the weather forecaster might suggest it was time to ask Dad to pump up the paddling pool or get out his Panama hat. In a keynote address Monday before the United Nations General Assembly to mark the observance of 'Nelson Mandela International Day', Prince Harry chose to condemn the United States for 'contributing to a global assault on democracy and freedom.' A top British dance school has dropped ballet from its auditions after branding it an 'elitist art form', built around 'white European ideas and body shapes'. The Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) reviewed the dance as part of a wider plan to 'decolonise the curriculum', and consider the impact of race and gender on dance. Officials spent more than £38,000 in taxpayers' cash at a Domino's branch buying pizza for migrants last year, according to new figures. Border Force staff at Dover's now-closed Tug Haven holding centre used government credit cards to pay for the food over just five months last year. Dr Lalitaa Suglani reveals 7 things that can kill relationships 1. Being indirect about your wants and needs.2. Forcing the other person to change the way you want them to be.3. Not making an effort to understand your partner's perspective.4. Disengaging during disagreement instead of having 'difficult' conversations and/or using disrespectful language.5. Not apologising or taking accountability.6. Not having a life away from the relationship, such as hobbies, meeting with friends.7. Ignoring your partner's trauma, triggers, or past experiences.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:03:55 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThousands of festivalgoers lined Pamplona's narrow streets for the centuries-old festival as the bulls charged through the city. Seven men needed hospital treatment on the third day - Saturday July 9. Expert runners that take part in the historic festival run directly in front of the bulls before trying to jump out of the way at the last minute without being injured - with varying success. Any amount of alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk for certain cancers. Alcohol is toxic, as well as addictive. This is why many medical professionals are adamantly opposed to recommending anything other than – try to drink as little as possible. When she was eight, Sandra Bravo wrote a letter addressed to the Virgin Mary in her diary. In it she asked her to make a boy from school her future husband and father of her children, promising in exchange to be chaste and pure until marriage. She did not keep that promise and, in time, she forgot about it. Thirty years later, she found the diary and was shocked by what she had written. “How, at the age of eight, could I be asking the Virgin Mary for all that stuff when I had no idea what love, sexuality, or even virginity was?” she wonders. The Church of England has admitted it does not have a definition of the word woman.A bishop said yesterday that the meaning of the word used to be ‘self-evident’.But he added that there are now ‘complexities associated with gender identity’ which a church project about sexuality and relationships is exploring. The Community of Madrid has declared war on okupas, attempting to reverse present trends and persuade the government to amend unfavourable rules for property owners.The Madrid Community is prepared to wage a war on okupas, after this type of crime increased by 25% in the region in 2022. Britain's greatest long distance runner has said he was trafficked into the UK when he was around eight or nine and spent his early years as a domestic slave for a woman he had never met before. In a BBC documentary , The Real Mo Farah, which will be broadcast tomorrow night, the father-of-four apologises for lying about his identity and the deception in his 2013 autobiographyVince TracyThousands of festivalgoers lined Pamplona's narrow streets for the centuries-old festival as the bulls charged through the city. Seven men needed hospital treatment on the third day - Saturday July 9. Expert runners that take part in the historic festival run directly in front of the bulls before trying to jump out of the way at the last minute without being injured - with varying success. Any amount of alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk for certain cancers. Alcohol is toxic, as well as addictive. This is why many medical professionals are adamantly opposed to recommending anything other than – try to drink as little as possible. When she was eight, Sandra Bravo wrote a letter addressed to the Virgin Mary in her diary. In it she asked her to make a boy from school her future husband and father of her children, promising in exchange to be chaste and pure until marriage. She did not keep that promise and, in time, she forgot about it. Thirty years later, she found the diary and was shocked by what she had written. “How, at the age of eight, could I be asking the Virgin Mary for all that stuff when I had no idea what love, sexuality, or even virginity was?” she wonders. The Church of England has admitted it does not have a definition of the word woman.A bishop said yesterday that the meaning of the word used to be ‘self-evident’.But he added that there are now ‘complexities associated with gender identity’ which a church project about sexuality and relationships is exploring. The Community of Madrid has declared war on okupas, attempting to reverse present trends and persuade the government to amend unfavourable rules for property owners.The Madrid Community is prepared to wage a war on okupas, after this type of crime increased by 25% in the region in 2022. Britain's greatest long distance runner has said he was trafficked into the UK when he was around eight or nine and spent his early years as a domestic slave for a woman he had never met before. In a BBC documentary , The Real Mo Farah, which will be broadcast tomorrow night, the father-of-four apologises for lying about his identity and the deception in his 2013 autobiographynews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:32:17 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html https://vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA Question of Values with Barbara Anne 12th July 2022 Britons complained that it was 'too hot to work' today on what could be the hottest day of the year so far - with temperatures hitting 33C (91F) amid a heat-health alert, as sunbathers hit beaches and parks early this morning......... Radio 4's specially extended edition of the Today Programme on Thursday morning was interrupted for the BBC's political editor Chris Mason to boast that he had just received a call from Downing Street informing him that 'the Prime Minister has agreed to stand down'......... Wimbledon organisers have come under pressure to abandon their strict all-white dress code for women players who are menstruating. School children were told prostitution is a 'rewarding job' by sex education providers who promoted wild kinks to pupils.Organisations brought in to teach kids about sex have introduced children to hardcore kinks including being flogged, caned, locking people up in a cage and being slapped in the face, The Times reported The Church of England has admitted it does not have a definition of the word woman.A bishop said yesterday that the meaning of the word used to be ‘self-evident A holidaymaker whose EasyJet break was ruined by cancellation, delay and miserable conditions has blasted the airline for holding a five-star trip in the sun for its bosses.Chloe Smith, 31, was among 19 members of her extended family who were left stranded in Turkey after their flight home was axed as they waited to board the plane......... A five-year-old boy died 'from helium poisoning' after he tried to climb inside a dinosaur balloon the same size as him. Karlton Noah Donaghey, from Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, wanted to wear the balloon as a costume to surprise his family.Vince TracyA Question of Values with Barbara Anne 12th July 2022 Britons complained that it was 'too hot to work' today on what could be the hottest day of the year so far - with temperatures hitting 33C (91F) amid a heat-health alert, as sunbathers hit beaches and parks early this morning......... Radio 4's specially extended edition of the Today Programme on Thursday morning was interrupted for the BBC's political editor Chris Mason to boast that he had just received a call from Downing Street informing him that 'the Prime Minister has agreed to stand down'......... Wimbledon organisers have come under pressure to abandon their strict all-white dress code for women players who are menstruating. School children were told prostitution is a 'rewarding job' by sex education providers who promoted wild kinks to pupils.Organisations brought in to teach kids about sex have introduced children to hardcore kinks including being flogged, caned, locking people up in a cage and being slapped in the face, The Times reported The Church of England has admitted it does not have a definition of the word woman.A bishop said yesterday that the meaning of the word used to be ‘self-evident A holidaymaker whose EasyJet break was ruined by cancellation, delay and miserable conditions has blasted the airline for holding a five-star trip in the sun for its bosses.Chloe Smith, 31, was among 19 members of her extended family who were left stranded in Turkey after their flight home was axed as they waited to board the plane......... A five-year-old boy died 'from helium poisoning' after he tried to climb inside a dinosaur balloon the same size as him. Karlton Noah Donaghey, from Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, wanted to wear the balloon as a costume to surprise his family.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 5 Jul 2022 13:20:51 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Australian Kyrgios, who has proved to be his usual controversial self during the first week of Wimbledon after a number of high profile incidents including rows with umpires and crowd members, grew frustrated with the match official during his third round tie with the fourth seed. ........... The Scout Association faced a backlash last night after it introduced a ‘trans fun badge’for members as young as four. Youngsters were also offered a ‘bisexual fun badge’, a ‘lesbian fun badge’ and a ‘Pride fun badge’............ BBC DJ Steve Wright quit his Radio 2 show live on air today, after more than 40 years with the broadcaster because bosses want to 'try something different' in the slot - sparking listener fury as Radio 1's Scott Mills is brought in to replace him. Two men from the campaign group Just Stop Oil glued themselves to a painting hung in Manchester Art Gallery today, making them the third set of eco activists to target a gallery this week. A Howard Brown was the wonderfully cheery, bespectacled, sharp-suited customer-services rep who was plucked from obscurity more than 20 years ago to put some bang into banking as the all-singing, all-dancing new face of the Halifax. Hordes of furious visitors to beaches in Cornwall have blasted a parking firm after a machine glitch meant that they were wrongly hit with £100 fines. The wife of a man who was savagely battered by teenagers as he defended an 11-year-old boy in a park has described how her husband has been left unable to talk or look after himself a year later due to his horrific head injuries..Vince TracyThe Australian Kyrgios, who has proved to be his usual controversial self during the first week of Wimbledon after a number of high profile incidents including rows with umpires and crowd members, grew frustrated with the match official during his third round tie with the fourth seed. ........... The Scout Association faced a backlash last night after it introduced a ‘trans fun badge’for members as young as four. Youngsters were also offered a ‘bisexual fun badge’, a ‘lesbian fun badge’ and a ‘Pride fun badge’............ BBC DJ Steve Wright quit his Radio 2 show live on air today, after more than 40 years with the broadcaster because bosses want to 'try something different' in the slot - sparking listener fury as Radio 1's Scott Mills is brought in to replace him. Two men from the campaign group Just Stop Oil glued themselves to a painting hung in Manchester Art Gallery today, making them the third set of eco activists to target a gallery this week. A Howard Brown was the wonderfully cheery, bespectacled, sharp-suited customer-services rep who was plucked from obscurity more than 20 years ago to put some bang into banking as the all-singing, all-dancing new face of the Halifax. Hordes of furious visitors to beaches in Cornwall have blasted a parking firm after a machine glitch meant that they were wrongly hit with £100 fines. The wife of a man who was savagely battered by teenagers as he defended an 11-year-old boy in a park has described how her husband has been left unable to talk or look after himself a year later due to his horrific head injuries..news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:18:54 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html https://vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no@terrywhitehead and @vincetracy discuss #Melilla #Spain #Morocco #pilots#diesel #fishing #trawlers #China #Cambridgeshire #PrinceofWales #Qatar #G7Vince Tracy@terrywhitehead and @vincetracy discuss #Melilla #Spain #Morocco #pilots#diesel #fishing #trawlers #China #Cambridgeshire #PrinceofWales #Qatar #G7news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:25:40 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Pulitzer Prize-winning west coast rapper, 35, was one of a number of artists at the Glastonbury music festival His plea for female rights was in protest against the US Supreme Court's recent decision to end the country's constitutional right to abortion. Rising diesel prices could soon stop Britain’s fishing crews from setting sail as it becomes too costly to fish, boat captains warned this weekend. Trawlers and commercial fishers are now struggling under the weight of price rises that mean in many cases tens of thousands of pounds extra in diesel for a fishing trip leading to take-home pay that is below the minimum wage. A mother who is pulling her daughter out of a London school is battling to see lesson plans, after being shocked about how their child spoke about white privilege and gender.Vince TracyThe Pulitzer Prize-winning west coast rapper, 35, was one of a number of artists at the Glastonbury music festival His plea for female rights was in protest against the US Supreme Court's recent decision to end the country's constitutional right to abortion. Rising diesel prices could soon stop Britain’s fishing crews from setting sail as it becomes too costly to fish, boat captains warned this weekend. Trawlers and commercial fishers are now struggling under the weight of price rises that mean in many cases tens of thousands of pounds extra in diesel for a fishing trip leading to take-home pay that is below the minimum wage. A mother who is pulling her daughter out of a London school is battling to see lesson plans, after being shocked about how their child spoke about white privilege and gender.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:41:41 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html https://vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWaking up before everyone else to reserve a sun lounger with a towel is often a contentious subject, with many arguing the early bird catches the worm. But in Spain, the early bird in this case will receive a £25 fine - and unruly tourists could face even more substantial penalties if they are not careful. Holidaymakers braving airport chaos in Britain to head to Spain this summer will need to pay attention if they don't want to fall foul of a range of newly imposed 'offences'. Even showering at the beach could put you at risk of needing an early flight home.If you are caught washing the sea water out of your hair using soap or shampoo at any Spanish beach shower you could be fined up to £620. This is because the chemicals in these products are harmful to marine life and has been made illegal. Though it may be tempting to try and sleep a long night of drinking off on the beach, you may be woken by someone handing you a fine for £1,300. Areas like Valencia sleeping or camping on the beach to be dangerous and have completely forbidden people from oing so. Lawmakers in Vigo, a city in the Galicia region, said anyone found relieving themselves 'in the sea or on the beach' will be forced to shell out £645. The city council has branded public urination a 'minor infraction' and 'an infringement of hygiene and sanitary regulations.' Beachgoers caught playing bat and ball or attempting to reserve a spot on the beach with a towel will also be fined under the by-laws that came into force on July 18th. Walking around the street with only swimwear on to soak up the sun could catch you a £250 fine in some parts of Spain.Men walking around with their shirts off, or women wearing only bikinis risk a huge fine, which reportedly already been dished out in Barcelona and Mallorca.Vince TracyWaking up before everyone else to reserve a sun lounger with a towel is often a contentious subject, with many arguing the early bird catches the worm. But in Spain, the early bird in this case will receive a £25 fine - and unruly tourists could face even more substantial penalties if they are not careful. Holidaymakers braving airport chaos in Britain to head to Spain this summer will need to pay attention if they don't want to fall foul of a range of newly imposed 'offences'. Even showering at the beach could put you at risk of needing an early flight home.If you are caught washing the sea water out of your hair using soap or shampoo at any Spanish beach shower you could be fined up to £620. This is because the chemicals in these products are harmful to marine life and has been made illegal. Though it may be tempting to try and sleep a long night of drinking off on the beach, you may be woken by someone handing you a fine for £1,300. Areas like Valencia sleeping or camping on the beach to be dangerous and have completely forbidden people from oing so. Lawmakers in Vigo, a city in the Galicia region, said anyone found relieving themselves 'in the sea or on the beach' will be forced to shell out £645. The city council has branded public urination a 'minor infraction' and 'an infringement of hygiene and sanitary regulations.' Beachgoers caught playing bat and ball or attempting to reserve a spot on the beach with a towel will also be fined under the by-laws that came into force on July 18th. Walking around the street with only swimwear on to soak up the sun could catch you a £250 fine in some parts of Spain.Men walking around with their shirts off, or women wearing only bikinis risk a huge fine, which reportedly already been dished out in Barcelona and Mallorca.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:49:23 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noOver nearly 50 years, Leslie Sinclair has given a formidable 125 pints of blood. But on his last trip he was turned away after refusing to answer a question on whether or not he was pregnant. All parents who take their children on holiday during term time will be handed a fixed penalty notice (FPN), the Government announced today. The new truancy crackdown will also see FPNs issued to parents whose children are late five times in one term, take five unauthoris days of an exclusion. Education Secrtary Nadim Zahawi vowed to end the 'postcode lottery' over how local councils deal with school absences. He said: 'I know from the Children's Commissioner's work on school attendance that children themselves hugely value being in school with their teachers and their friends.Vince TracyOver nearly 50 years, Leslie Sinclair has given a formidable 125 pints of blood. But on his last trip he was turned away after refusing to answer a question on whether or not he was pregnant. All parents who take their children on holiday during term time will be handed a fixed penalty notice (FPN), the Government announced today. The new truancy crackdown will also see FPNs issued to parents whose children are late five times in one term, take five unauthoris days of an exclusion. Education Secrtary Nadim Zahawi vowed to end the 'postcode lottery' over how local councils deal with school absences. He said: 'I know from the Children's Commissioner's work on school attendance that children themselves hugely value being in school with their teachers and their friends.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:05:32 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA mother and her seven-year-old daughter were rushed to hospital after being attacked by a dog while out shopping.Vicky Rafferty, 35, and her daughter Evie-Louise Mannion, seven, were at Gallagher Retail Park, Coventry, when the dog mauled them on June 6. EasyJet pilots have accused the 'chaotic' airline of cancelling viable flights over the half-term holidays after 'foolish' bosses thought they could operate despite making hundreds of staff redundant during the pandemic. Pilots from France working for the Luton-based company warned of the 'frightening prospect' of even worse disruption this summer as fears build that customers will stop using the airline after being put off by the chaos. Workers from the French SNPL pilot union also accused easyJet officials of failing to act on warnings that the firm could not cope with demand after Covid-19 restrictions were lifted amid 'operational meltdowns'. They also said there 'seems to be a curse on easyJet top management, bound to become penny wise and pound foolish'.Vince TracyA mother and her seven-year-old daughter were rushed to hospital after being attacked by a dog while out shopping.Vicky Rafferty, 35, and her daughter Evie-Louise Mannion, seven, were at Gallagher Retail Park, Coventry, when the dog mauled them on June 6. EasyJet pilots have accused the 'chaotic' airline of cancelling viable flights over the half-term holidays after 'foolish' bosses thought they could operate despite making hundreds of staff redundant during the pandemic. Pilots from France working for the Luton-based company warned of the 'frightening prospect' of even worse disruption this summer as fears build that customers will stop using the airline after being put off by the chaos. Workers from the French SNPL pilot union also accused easyJet officials of failing to act on warnings that the firm could not cope with demand after Covid-19 restrictions were lifted amid 'operational meltdowns'. They also said there 'seems to be a curse on easyJet top management, bound to become penny wise and pound foolish'.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 8 Jun 2022 21:14:56 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy) Tue, 7 Jun 2022 14:45:57 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noHer Majesty, 96, delighted audiences at the televised BBC's Platinum Party at the Palace after kicking off the festivities with an appearance alongside the fictional character - in which they both enjoyed a chaotic cream tea at 'Buckingham Palace'. Rod Stewart candidly revealed the BBC had made him sing football anthem Sweet Caroline seconds before he performed the tune at the Platinum Jubilee concert. Iran's ‘ghost armada’ of sanction-busting ships has been accused of helping Russian oil firms to circumvent sanctions. Kremlin-linked companies are transporting oil in Tehran’s fleet of black-market vessels to overcome US, UK and EU bans on Russian oil exports,Vince TracyHer Majesty, 96, delighted audiences at the televised BBC's Platinum Party at the Palace after kicking off the festivities with an appearance alongside the fictional character - in which they both enjoyed a chaotic cream tea at 'Buckingham Palace'. Rod Stewart candidly revealed the BBC had made him sing football anthem Sweet Caroline seconds before he performed the tune at the Platinum Jubilee concert. Iran's ‘ghost armada’ of sanction-busting ships has been accused of helping Russian oil firms to circumvent sanctions. Kremlin-linked companies are transporting oil in Tehran’s fleet of black-market vessels to overcome US, UK and EU bans on Russian oil exports,news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Mon, 6 Jun 2022 12:44:26 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA smiling Prince Andrew has today been spotted horse riding, amid a furious row over whether he should receive 'forgiveness' for his part in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The Duke of York, 62, who has largely withdrawn from public life following his out-of-court settlement with his sex assault accuser Virginia Roberts earlier this year, today broke cover to ride around the grounds of Windsor. Britain's monkeypox cases are linked to gay bars, saunas and dating apps, health chiefs revealed as the UK's cases near 200. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) today announced that contact tracing has linked cases with 'gay bars, saunas and the use of dating apps in the UK and abroad'. Nicola Sturgeon has been displaced by Labour's Anas Sarwar as Scotland's most popular politician, a new poll has revealed. The First Minister now has a net satisfaction rating below that of her Labour rival, according to an Ipsos survey. It was also found that support for Scottish independence is deadlocked, with 50 per cent in favour and 50 per cent opposed. The breakage of the “pirate” railway ball bearings could have caused trains to derail, so, following the investigation, two warehouses in Zaragoza have been inspected and one person has been arrested, as reported by Spanish National Police.One ton of “pirate” railway bearings supplied by a company from Zaragoza to Ferrocarriles de la Generalitat Valenciana through a public tender, have been seized by the Spanish National Police, in a joint operation with Customs Surveillance of the Tax Agency and in collaboration with the European Anti-Fraud Office.Vince TracyA smiling Prince Andrew has today been spotted horse riding, amid a furious row over whether he should receive 'forgiveness' for his part in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The Duke of York, 62, who has largely withdrawn from public life following his out-of-court settlement with his sex assault accuser Virginia Roberts earlier this year, today broke cover to ride around the grounds of Windsor. Britain's monkeypox cases are linked to gay bars, saunas and dating apps, health chiefs revealed as the UK's cases near 200. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) today announced that contact tracing has linked cases with 'gay bars, saunas and the use of dating apps in the UK and abroad'. Nicola Sturgeon has been displaced by Labour's Anas Sarwar as Scotland's most popular politician, a new poll has revealed. The First Minister now has a net satisfaction rating below that of her Labour rival, according to an Ipsos survey. It was also found that support for Scottish independence is deadlocked, with 50 per cent in favour and 50 per cent opposed. The breakage of the “pirate” railway ball bearings could have caused trains to derail, so, following the investigation, two warehouses in Zaragoza have been inspected and one person has been arrested, as reported by Spanish National Police.One ton of “pirate” railway bearings supplied by a company from Zaragoza to Ferrocarriles de la Generalitat Valenciana through a public tender, have been seized by the Spanish National Police, in a joint operation with Customs Surveillance of the Tax Agency and in collaboration with the European Anti-Fraud Office.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 26 May 2022 20:36:07 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAfter authorities in Madrid closed a gay sauna in the capital on Friday that had been identified as a possible place of the origin of monkeypox in Spain, more suspected cases have been recorded across the country, including the first infection of a woman. Spanish media have reported that there are now ‘at least 30’ confirmed cases nationwide. Authorities on Saturday were investigating whether parties on the tourist island of Gran Canaria have been the source of several further infections, according to healthcare sector sources. Around 80,000 people from Spain and other countries attended the Maspalomas Gay Pride festival that took place there on 5-15 May.Vince TracyAfter authorities in Madrid closed a gay sauna in the capital on Friday that had been identified as a possible place of the origin of monkeypox in Spain, more suspected cases have been recorded across the country, including the first infection of a woman. Spanish media have reported that there are now ‘at least 30’ confirmed cases nationwide. Authorities on Saturday were investigating whether parties on the tourist island of Gran Canaria have been the source of several further infections, according to healthcare sector sources. Around 80,000 people from Spain and other countries attended the Maspalomas Gay Pride festival that took place there on 5-15 May.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 24 May 2022 14:49:34 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA Ryanair steward who allegedly knocked back booze during a flight was arrested and subsequently sacked. A 26-year-old steward on a Ryanair flight last Wednesday, May 18, is believed to have been breathalysed by the captain after allegedly knocking back booze during the flight. Sam Thompson failed the breath test and has subsequently been sacked by the budget airline. This is the moment two brazen scammers attempt to con an unsuspecting car owner into selling his BMW on the cheap by sneakily tinkering with its engine. Video shows the pair pouring engine oil into the coolant of Bikramjit Kooner's in order to make its engine smoke. A disgraced doctor who molested a student nurse on a hospital ward and then tried to blame the incident on 'cultural norms' has been passed fit to treat patients again. Married father-of-two Imran Qureshi, 44, grabbed the breast of the 21-year-old woman and told her he wanted an affair after he saw her as 'sexually available' because she had previous boyfriends.Vince TracyA Ryanair steward who allegedly knocked back booze during a flight was arrested and subsequently sacked. A 26-year-old steward on a Ryanair flight last Wednesday, May 18, is believed to have been breathalysed by the captain after allegedly knocking back booze during the flight. Sam Thompson failed the breath test and has subsequently been sacked by the budget airline. This is the moment two brazen scammers attempt to con an unsuspecting car owner into selling his BMW on the cheap by sneakily tinkering with its engine. Video shows the pair pouring engine oil into the coolant of Bikramjit Kooner's in order to make its engine smoke. A disgraced doctor who molested a student nurse on a hospital ward and then tried to blame the incident on 'cultural norms' has been passed fit to treat patients again. Married father-of-two Imran Qureshi, 44, grabbed the breast of the 21-year-old woman and told her he wanted an affair after he saw her as 'sexually available' because she had previous boyfriends.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 18 May 2022 20:17:05 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no@vincetracy and @terrywhitehead discussed #malware #telephones #mobiles #gas #helplines #mentalhealth and more...Vince Tracy@vincetracy and @terrywhitehead discussed #malware #telephones #mobiles #gas #helplines #mentalhealth and more...news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 17 May 2022 14:55:02 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noFury as Prince William is BOOED by thousands of fans at Wembley at the FA Cup Final between Liverpool and Chelsea - with supporters also jeering renditions of God Save the Queen and Abide With Me. Thousands of football fans booed Prince William ahead of the FA Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea at Wembley this afternoon.Vince TracyFury as Prince William is BOOED by thousands of fans at Wembley at the FA Cup Final between Liverpool and Chelsea - with supporters also jeering renditions of God Save the Queen and Abide With Me. Thousands of football fans booed Prince William ahead of the FA Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea at Wembley this afternoon.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 12 May 2022 20:05:07 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noJosé Ángel S. S., known as the “Instagram pedophile,” has been found guilty by a Spanishcourt of sexually abusing minors, recording sexual encounters with them, distributing child pornography and cyber-bullying nearly 100 underage victims.Vince TracyJosé Ángel S. S., known as the “Instagram pedophile,” has been found guilty by a Spanishcourt of sexually abusing minors, recording sexual encounters with them, distributing child pornography and cyber-bullying nearly 100 underage victims.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 10 May 2022 20:10:52 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noLegendary TV actor Dennis Waterman has died at the age of 74, his family has confirmed.Waterman was one of the most popular television actors of the 1970s in 80s, starring theThe Sweeney, Minder and Life and Loves of a She-Devil. In more recent years, he starredin BBC's New Tricks alongside veteran actors Amanda Redman, James Bolam and AlunArmstrong. In a statement, his family said he died today with his wife Pam at his side.Vince TracyLegendary TV actor Dennis Waterman has died at the age of 74, his family has confirmed.Waterman was one of the most popular television actors of the 1970s in 80s, starring theThe Sweeney, Minder and Life and Loves of a She-Devil. In more recent years, he starredin BBC's New Tricks alongside veteran actors Amanda Redman, James Bolam and AlunArmstrong. In a statement, his family said he died today with his wife Pam at his side.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 5 May 2022 21:04:39 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA physiotherapist who works in the Valencian town of Torrent was arrested on May 3rd after being caught red-handed raping a two-year-old girl. The physiotherapist who worked in the local municipal centre was surprised by the girl’s father after he heard her cries. According to the police, he broke down the door, only to find the paedophile red-handed.Vince TracyA physiotherapist who works in the Valencian town of Torrent was arrested on May 3rd after being caught red-handed raping a two-year-old girl. The physiotherapist who worked in the local municipal centre was surprised by the girl’s father after he heard her cries. According to the police, he broke down the door, only to find the paedophile red-handed.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 5 May 2022 13:25:17 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noBoys who self-identify as girls are being placed in female-only dorms at a summer campstarted by former prime minister David Cameron. The National Citizen Service (NCS) was launched in 2011 as part of Mr Cameron's 'Big Society' plans and has received more than £1.3billion in taxpayer funding - including £75million in public money last year. May Day celebrations took over the UK today, a traditional festival which takes place over four days every May, culminating with a procession through Hastings' Old Town on bank holiday Monday. Rae Layton, 43, was handed a shock eviction notice by her private landlord on April 22 and was told she has until mid-July to find somewhere else to live despite living in the property the last 15 years. Eton schoolboys have launched a protest over fears that the £42,000-a-year public school's woke leadership wants to scrap its 160-year-old hunting society. The prestigious institution, attended by the likes of David Cameron and PM Boris Johnson, failed to recruit a new Kennel Huntsman for the Eton College Hunt (ECH) to replace the previous incumbent who recently left for another role.Trustees of the ECH, made up of former Etonians and the Hunting Office, claimed there is a national shortage of Kennel Huntsmen and seven other hunts have also been unable to fill the position.Vince TracyBoys who self-identify as girls are being placed in female-only dorms at a summer campstarted by former prime minister David Cameron. The National Citizen Service (NCS) was launched in 2011 as part of Mr Cameron's 'Big Society' plans and has received more than £1.3billion in taxpayer funding - including £75million in public money last year. May Day celebrations took over the UK today, a traditional festival which takes place over four days every May, culminating with a procession through Hastings' Old Town on bank holiday Monday. Rae Layton, 43, was handed a shock eviction notice by her private landlord on April 22 and was told she has until mid-July to find somewhere else to live despite living in the property the last 15 years. Eton schoolboys have launched a protest over fears that the £42,000-a-year public school's woke leadership wants to scrap its 160-year-old hunting society. The prestigious institution, attended by the likes of David Cameron and PM Boris Johnson, failed to recruit a new Kennel Huntsman for the Eton College Hunt (ECH) to replace the previous incumbent who recently left for another role.Trustees of the ECH, made up of former Etonians and the Hunting Office, claimed there is a national shortage of Kennel Huntsmen and seven other hunts have also been unable to fill the position.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:02:35 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe tensions between Spain ratcheted up a gear today April 27th  as Algeria threatens Spain that it will cut the country’s gas supply if any is diverted to Morocco. That would see the recognition of its autonomy but under the control of Rabat. Algeria, who does not have diplomatic relations with Morocco, considers that the step taken by the central Executive favours its opponent in the region. The Rocafonda neighbourhood of Mataro, Maresme, Barcelona,;was the stage to a violent scene of social con<ict onthe evening of Tuesday, 26, April, when police were kicked out of a neighbourhood by a violent mob.Vince TracyThe tensions between Spain ratcheted up a gear today April 27th  as Algeria threatens Spain that it will cut the country’s gas supply if any is diverted to Morocco. That would see the recognition of its autonomy but under the control of Rabat. Algeria, who does not have diplomatic relations with Morocco, considers that the step taken by the central Executive favours its opponent in the region. The Rocafonda neighbourhood of Mataro, Maresme, Barcelona,;was the stage to a violent scene of social con<ict onthe evening of Tuesday, 26, April, when police were kicked out of a neighbourhood by a violent mob.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:21:22 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTyson Fury has come back to reality with a thud, going from the adrenaline rush of beating Dillian Whyte at a packed Wembley, to taking out the bins. A group of Just Stop Oil protesters are expected to be arrested today after breaching an injunction by standing in front of an oil terminal holding placards saying 'dangerous radicals' and 'if only they listened to petitions'. Britain could soon approve its first new coal mine in decades as it tries to reduce reliance on Russian imports. Levelling Up secretary Michael Gove is reportedly preparing to give the thumbs up to a new colliery in Cumbria despite opposition from climate campaigners. Fracking has transformed America from being a net energy importer, reliant on supplies from often unstable countries, to a net exporter. Natural gas produces fewer carbon emissions than oil and coal, so it’s ‘greener’ and less polluting than they are.Nevertheless, it’s still a fossil fuel — and thus, according to environmental activists, should stay in the ground. Two graffiti artists who were killed by an oncoming train while tagging a Brooklyn subway station have been identified as famous French artists Pierre Audebert and Julien Blanc.Vince TracyTyson Fury has come back to reality with a thud, going from the adrenaline rush of beating Dillian Whyte at a packed Wembley, to taking out the bins. A group of Just Stop Oil protesters are expected to be arrested today after breaching an injunction by standing in front of an oil terminal holding placards saying 'dangerous radicals' and 'if only they listened to petitions'. Britain could soon approve its first new coal mine in decades as it tries to reduce reliance on Russian imports. Levelling Up secretary Michael Gove is reportedly preparing to give the thumbs up to a new colliery in Cumbria despite opposition from climate campaigners. Fracking has transformed America from being a net energy importer, reliant on supplies from often unstable countries, to a net exporter. Natural gas produces fewer carbon emissions than oil and coal, so it’s ‘greener’ and less polluting than they are.Nevertheless, it’s still a fossil fuel — and thus, according to environmental activists, should stay in the ground. Two graffiti artists who were killed by an oncoming train while tagging a Brooklyn subway station have been identified as famous French artists Pierre Audebert and Julien Blanc.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 21 Apr 2022 20:20:09 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe head of the World Health Organisation has blasted the world's focus on the horrificinvasion of Ukraine, saying it shows the lack of 'equal attention to black and white lives'.Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus claimed other crises such as in his home country of Ethiopia do not receive the same concern as Putin's war which has had major geopolitical consequences. Marine Le Pen was confronted by two women in hijabs during a fiery visit to a food market in the south of France today. Arthur Scargill must be watching the success of the Just Stop Oil protests with a mixture of awe and bewilderment. Barmy Arthur, former leader of the National Union of Mineworkers, devoted most of his infamous career to bringing Britain to her knees, with limited success.Vince TracyThe head of the World Health Organisation has blasted the world's focus on the horrificinvasion of Ukraine, saying it shows the lack of 'equal attention to black and white lives'.Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus claimed other crises such as in his home country of Ethiopia do not receive the same concern as Putin's war which has had major geopolitical consequences. Marine Le Pen was confronted by two women in hijabs during a fiery visit to a food market in the south of France today. Arthur Scargill must be watching the success of the Just Stop Oil protests with a mixture of awe and bewilderment. Barmy Arthur, former leader of the National Union of Mineworkers, devoted most of his infamous career to bringing Britain to her knees, with limited success.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:48:35 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noPandora Papers..........In February, a commentary from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change urged policymakers to seek, among other measures, higher taxes on land and homes................ Princess Anne, 71, was accompanied by just one member of office staff, stayed in budget hotels, and even packed her own suitcase during her whirlwind trip to Australia and Papua New Guinea. Édouard Manet's 1882 work A Bar at the Folies-Bergère is one of the paintings that received a new label at the Courtauld, because it depicts a barmaid standing opposite a male customer and the woman's expression is 'unsettling'. Spain's civil guard is investigating a private taxidermy collection with more than 1,000 stuffed animals - including 405 from protected species and at least one extinct specimen - was discovered at a warehouse in Valencia.Vince TracyPandora Papers..........In February, a commentary from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change urged policymakers to seek, among other measures, higher taxes on land and homes................ Princess Anne, 71, was accompanied by just one member of office staff, stayed in budget hotels, and even packed her own suitcase during her whirlwind trip to Australia and Papua New Guinea. Édouard Manet's 1882 work A Bar at the Folies-Bergère is one of the paintings that received a new label at the Courtauld, because it depicts a barmaid standing opposite a male customer and the woman's expression is 'unsettling'. Spain's civil guard is investigating a private taxidermy collection with more than 1,000 stuffed animals - including 405 from protected species and at least one extinct specimen - was discovered at a warehouse in Valencia.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:52:04 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noEclair Surf has died after sustaining a traumatic head injury in Saturday's Grand National, becoming the fourth horse to pass away at this year's Festival. A woman who is struggling in her new job at a care home has sparked a discussion on what it's like to quit a job you've barely even started. One in five workers say they would struggle to cope financially if they were summoned for mandatory jury service, with a two-week trial potentially leaving the average juror £260 out of pocket. A Daily Mail investigation has found that some homes have been rejected as 'unsafe' because of stairs designed without a bannister and a one-inch step deemed a 'trip hazard'. Local authorities checking the homes of those wanting to host refugees have been accused of 'being like something out of Monty Python'. It is perhaps the most brazen monument to criminality in Scotland. Offenders from far and wide arrive at it like reprobate pilgrims to some grotesque shrine and leave their offerings there before disappearing into the night. A mother-of-two has described how she feared for her life when her family home was swarmed by armed police officers to take away her beloved Yorkshire terrier.Vince TracyEclair Surf has died after sustaining a traumatic head injury in Saturday's Grand National, becoming the fourth horse to pass away at this year's Festival. A woman who is struggling in her new job at a care home has sparked a discussion on what it's like to quit a job you've barely even started. One in five workers say they would struggle to cope financially if they were summoned for mandatory jury service, with a two-week trial potentially leaving the average juror £260 out of pocket. A Daily Mail investigation has found that some homes have been rejected as 'unsafe' because of stairs designed without a bannister and a one-inch step deemed a 'trip hazard'. Local authorities checking the homes of those wanting to host refugees have been accused of 'being like something out of Monty Python'. It is perhaps the most brazen monument to criminality in Scotland. Offenders from far and wide arrive at it like reprobate pilgrims to some grotesque shrine and leave their offerings there before disappearing into the night. A mother-of-two has described how she feared for her life when her family home was swarmed by armed police officers to take away her beloved Yorkshire terrier.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 7 Apr 2022 20:30:54 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noMorocco has always chosen to put pressure on Spain. The Sahara was Spanish before Morocco existed. Ceuta, Melilla and the Canary Islands are not and have not been colonies but Spain and never Morocco. USA, UK, France have never openly supported Spain and Morocco.Vince TracyMorocco has always chosen to put pressure on Spain. The Sahara was Spanish before Morocco existed. Ceuta, Melilla and the Canary Islands are not and have not been colonies but Spain and never Morocco. USA, UK, France have never openly supported Spain and Morocco.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 5 Apr 2022 14:51:35 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noPassenger demand has soared in recent weeks after all Covid restrictions - including testing and self-isolation requirements - were lifted in England. Budget airline EasyJet has cancelled more than 220 flights, blaming the disruption on high levels of staff sickness due to Covid. A British Gas lawyer has won a sex discrimination case after she was made redundant when her female bosses decided she had been 'less focused' since going part time after having triplets. Intellectual property specialist Gemma Long was let go from the energy supplier after her managers - who were also lawyers - put pressure on her to work on her days off. A head midwife was sacked after she referred to overweight women as 'bloaters' and 'whales on a bed', an employment tribunal heard. 'Bully' Jennifer Stillman created an 'awful atmosphere' on the ward at Basildon Trust University Hospital as she also made derogatory comments about her fellow staff, the panel heard. A protester from Just Stop Oil glued themselves to a radio microphone while live on air this morning. Climate activist Nathan McGovern, was speaking to Tom Swarbrick in LBC's Westminster studio when he glued his hand to the microphone at around 11.40am. Industrial action by Spanish lorry drivers has disrupted the supply of salad vegetables and soft fruits including tomatoes, peppers and lettuce into Britain. It comes as the the UK's biggest cooking oil bottler has also warned it has just a few weeks' supply of sunflower oil left as the Russian invasion of Ukraine is disrupting exportsVince TracyPassenger demand has soared in recent weeks after all Covid restrictions - including testing and self-isolation requirements - were lifted in England. Budget airline EasyJet has cancelled more than 220 flights, blaming the disruption on high levels of staff sickness due to Covid. A British Gas lawyer has won a sex discrimination case after she was made redundant when her female bosses decided she had been 'less focused' since going part time after having triplets. Intellectual property specialist Gemma Long was let go from the energy supplier after her managers - who were also lawyers - put pressure on her to work on her days off. A head midwife was sacked after she referred to overweight women as 'bloaters' and 'whales on a bed', an employment tribunal heard. 'Bully' Jennifer Stillman created an 'awful atmosphere' on the ward at Basildon Trust University Hospital as she also made derogatory comments about her fellow staff, the panel heard. A protester from Just Stop Oil glued themselves to a radio microphone while live on air this morning. Climate activist Nathan McGovern, was speaking to Tom Swarbrick in LBC's Westminster studio when he glued his hand to the microphone at around 11.40am. Industrial action by Spanish lorry drivers has disrupted the supply of salad vegetables and soft fruits including tomatoes, peppers and lettuce into Britain. It comes as the the UK's biggest cooking oil bottler has also warned it has just a few weeks' supply of sunflower oil left as the Russian invasion of Ukraine is disrupting exportsnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 31 Mar 2022 20:40:32 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noInflation in Spain is estimated to have surged to a 37-year high in March, rising to almost 10% over the past year as consumer prices have soared worldwide. The fear of a shortage of products due to the strike of transporters causes customers to stock up on basic products. It has finally been announced that one of the world’s largest car manufacturers has decided to open a battery factory in Valencia. In the Valencian town of Sagunto, a massive Volkswagen plant will be built to produce electric batteries.Vince TracyInflation in Spain is estimated to have surged to a 37-year high in March, rising to almost 10% over the past year as consumer prices have soared worldwide. The fear of a shortage of products due to the strike of transporters causes customers to stock up on basic products. It has finally been announced that one of the world’s largest car manufacturers has decided to open a battery factory in Valencia. In the Valencian town of Sagunto, a massive Volkswagen plant will be built to produce electric batteries.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:45:58 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWhoopi Goldberg has joined the chorus of people calling on the royal family to apologize for their colonial past, insisting that the crown cannot 'ignore the fact that Britain ran roughshod over India for years' - just one month after she was suspended from her ABC talk show The View for saying that the 'Holocaust wasn't racist'.Vince TracyWhoopi Goldberg has joined the chorus of people calling on the royal family to apologize for their colonial past, insisting that the crown cannot 'ignore the fact that Britain ran roughshod over India for years' - just one month after she was suspended from her ABC talk show The View for saying that the 'Holocaust wasn't racist'.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 23 Mar 2022 21:29:27 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAn indefinite strike by some Spanish truck drivers over rising fuel prices has triggered supply chain problems across the country, leaving several sectors struggling to cope, business associations have said. Spain’s Guardia Civil have been called out to guarantee the transportation of essential services in some areas [see video in Tweet below]. The strike that was called by a minor truck driver union started on Monday, with protestors demanding action over the soaring cost of diesel which they said was leaving them in a ‘catastrophic’ situation.....................On Wednesday evening, the government said it was going to take steps to reduce the price of energy and fuel, but did not spell out how. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is currently on a European tour to lobby for a common EU response to soaring energy prices.Vince TracyAn indefinite strike by some Spanish truck drivers over rising fuel prices has triggered supply chain problems across the country, leaving several sectors struggling to cope, business associations have said. Spain’s Guardia Civil have been called out to guarantee the transportation of essential services in some areas [see video in Tweet below]. The strike that was called by a minor truck driver union started on Monday, with protestors demanding action over the soaring cost of diesel which they said was leaving them in a ‘catastrophic’ situation.....................On Wednesday evening, the government said it was going to take steps to reduce the price of energy and fuel, but did not spell out how. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is currently on a European tour to lobby for a common EU response to soaring energy prices.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:06:00 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noGucci's creative director has claimed men are turning to 'flamboyant and feminine' outfits to express their 'freedom' and crush gender stereotypes. Alessandro Michele, 49, has been credited for bringing gender fluid fashion to the catwalk since he started spearheading Gucci's revamp in 2015. A pair of £960 trainers designed by luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton has been compared to a £12.99 pair from budget supermarket Lidl with fashion fans saying the shoes look very similar. According to the luxury brand, the LV Trainer sneaker, which it describes as an 'icon of the Louis Vuitton shoe collection', is made in Italy, and hand stitched, with every pair taking seven hours to make.Vince TracyGucci's creative director has claimed men are turning to 'flamboyant and feminine' outfits to express their 'freedom' and crush gender stereotypes. Alessandro Michele, 49, has been credited for bringing gender fluid fashion to the catwalk since he started spearheading Gucci's revamp in 2015. A pair of £960 trainers designed by luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton has been compared to a £12.99 pair from budget supermarket Lidl with fashion fans saying the shoes look very similar. According to the luxury brand, the LV Trainer sneaker, which it describes as an 'icon of the Louis Vuitton shoe collection', is made in Italy, and hand stitched, with every pair taking seven hours to make.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:36:02 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA Russian journalist who defied Vladimir Putin's crackdown on free speech to denounce his war on Ukraine on live TV has said she fears for her safety but does not plant to leave the country. Marina Ovsyannikova, 43, dubbed the 'bravest women on television', said she is 'extremely concerned' after being handed a £210 fine by a Russian court - a mere fraction of the retaliation expected, raising fears that more punishment awaits her.Vince TracyA Russian journalist who defied Vladimir Putin's crackdown on free speech to denounce his war on Ukraine on live TV has said she fears for her safety but does not plant to leave the country. Marina Ovsyannikova, 43, dubbed the 'bravest women on television', said she is 'extremely concerned' after being handed a £210 fine by a Russian court - a mere fraction of the retaliation expected, raising fears that more punishment awaits her.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:02:57 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noFIRE crews dealt with a record 1,640 requests for help from obese Brits trapped in their homes last year. The number has tripled from 587 five years ago and equates to over 30 calls a week.he total was more than the 943 occasions emergency teams were called out in 2020/21 to save stranded pets. A dishonest doctor from East Yorkshire who mistakenly injected a patient with local anaesthetic and steroids in the wrong hip and then tried to cover it up with lies has been struck off. A tribunal found the Hull doctor's actions showed a 'serious departure from good medical practice and throughout his evidence giving he continued to show elements of dishonesty.Vince TracyFIRE crews dealt with a record 1,640 requests for help from obese Brits trapped in their homes last year. The number has tripled from 587 five years ago and equates to over 30 calls a week.he total was more than the 943 occasions emergency teams were called out in 2020/21 to save stranded pets. A dishonest doctor from East Yorkshire who mistakenly injected a patient with local anaesthetic and steroids in the wrong hip and then tried to cover it up with lies has been struck off. A tribunal found the Hull doctor's actions showed a 'serious departure from good medical practice and throughout his evidence giving he continued to show elements of dishonesty.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 8 Mar 2022 15:27:47 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA huge fire has broken out in a block of flats and offices near London's Algate East underground station - sending 'glass panels crashing hundreds of meters to the ground'. Around 125 firefighters in 20 vehicles are currently at the scene of the inferno on the 17th floor of a high rise building on Whitechapel High Street in Aldgate, east London. Calls are growing for people to boycott Coca-Cola as they have yet to pull operations out of Russia despite Putin's invasion of Ukraine entering its twelfth day. Trends on Twitter including #BoycottCocaCola surfaced over the weekend as it emerged the company, which has 10 bottling plants in Russia, is not making any changes to operations following the outbreak of war in Ukraine.Vince TracyA huge fire has broken out in a block of flats and offices near London's Algate East underground station - sending 'glass panels crashing hundreds of meters to the ground'. Around 125 firefighters in 20 vehicles are currently at the scene of the inferno on the 17th floor of a high rise building on Whitechapel High Street in Aldgate, east London. Calls are growing for people to boycott Coca-Cola as they have yet to pull operations out of Russia despite Putin's invasion of Ukraine entering its twelfth day. Trends on Twitter including #BoycottCocaCola surfaced over the weekend as it emerged the company, which has 10 bottling plants in Russia, is not making any changes to operations following the outbreak of war in Ukraine.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 3 Mar 2022 20:06:41 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noVince Tracynews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 24 Feb 2022 20:15:25 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Catholic Church in Spain will have to prove ownership of over 1000 properties, whichare currently being contested by local authorities. (29.01) Spain’s government handed over a list of almost 1,000 properties claimed by the Catholic Church in Spain on contested legal grounds to a federation of local authorities on Thursday, taking a first step towards resolving long-running feuds over ownership. The Federal Government Backtracks On Decommissioning Cofrentes Nuclear Plant Miodrag Pepic. Despite objections from environmentalists and the Valencian government, the Generalitat, Cofrentes nuclear plant will remain in operation for an additional seven years… Route 99 Valencia’s Answer To The Camino De Santiago. Valencia is promoting Route 99, a brand new tourist initiative that includes 24 Valencian Community towns with fewer than 100 inhabitants, dubbed “a kind of Camino de Santiago a la Valenciana.” Residents of Benimaclet barrio were the first in Valencia to openly protest against “botellones” that take place almost every night in this neighbourhood. Residents from Valencia’s Benimaclet neighbourhood gathered on Saturday morning to protest against botellones (street drinking and partying), demanding that the people who live in the area be respected. They have declared the current situation unsustainable and have requested assistance from the City and the police.Vince TracyThe Catholic Church in Spain will have to prove ownership of over 1000 properties, whichare currently being contested by local authorities. (29.01) Spain’s government handed over a list of almost 1,000 properties claimed by the Catholic Church in Spain on contested legal grounds to a federation of local authorities on Thursday, taking a first step towards resolving long-running feuds over ownership. The Federal Government Backtracks On Decommissioning Cofrentes Nuclear Plant Miodrag Pepic. Despite objections from environmentalists and the Valencian government, the Generalitat, Cofrentes nuclear plant will remain in operation for an additional seven years… Route 99 Valencia’s Answer To The Camino De Santiago. Valencia is promoting Route 99, a brand new tourist initiative that includes 24 Valencian Community towns with fewer than 100 inhabitants, dubbed “a kind of Camino de Santiago a la Valenciana.” Residents of Benimaclet barrio were the first in Valencia to openly protest against “botellones” that take place almost every night in this neighbourhood. Residents from Valencia’s Benimaclet neighbourhood gathered on Saturday morning to protest against botellones (street drinking and partying), demanding that the people who live in the area be respected. They have declared the current situation unsustainable and have requested assistance from the City and the police.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 22 Feb 2022 19:42:50 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noHeadteachers at schools in Brighton have sparked anger from parents by cancelling the words 'mum' and 'dad' and replacing them with 'grown ups' - to avoid discriminating against 'non-traditional' families. .Anti-racism campaigners have criticised new Government guidance on political impartiality in the classroom as 'disturbing', while teachers' leaders have said it will stop pupils from engaging with challenging issues in the classroom. The Government released guidance on Thursday aimed at helping teachers avoid 'promoting contested theories as fact' in England.It suggests that the teaching of historical figures should focus on 'factual information' about them, and that teaching of the British empire should be presented in 'a balanced manner'.Vince TracyHeadteachers at schools in Brighton have sparked anger from parents by cancelling the words 'mum' and 'dad' and replacing them with 'grown ups' - to avoid discriminating against 'non-traditional' families. .Anti-racism campaigners have criticised new Government guidance on political impartiality in the classroom as 'disturbing', while teachers' leaders have said it will stop pupils from engaging with challenging issues in the classroom. The Government released guidance on Thursday aimed at helping teachers avoid 'promoting contested theories as fact' in England.It suggests that the teaching of historical figures should focus on 'factual information' about them, and that teaching of the British empire should be presented in 'a balanced manner'.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:59:27 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA retired Spanish doctor who has been campaigning to maintain face-to-face customer services at banks, presented a petition in Madrid on Tuesday with more than 600,000 signatures to the secretary of state for the treasury, Carlos Cuerpo, at the Economy Ministry. He also presented his petition to the Bank of Spain. Carlos San Juan, aged 78 and from the Valencia Region, used the slogan of ‘SoyMayorNOidiota’ (‘I’m old, not an idiot’) for his campaign against the Spanish banks’ growing use of digital services.Vince TracyA retired Spanish doctor who has been campaigning to maintain face-to-face customer services at banks, presented a petition in Madrid on Tuesday with more than 600,000 signatures to the secretary of state for the treasury, Carlos Cuerpo, at the Economy Ministry. He also presented his petition to the Bank of Spain. Carlos San Juan, aged 78 and from the Valencia Region, used the slogan of ‘SoyMayorNOidiota’ (‘I’m old, not an idiot’) for his campaign against the Spanish banks’ growing use of digital services.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:56:19 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noPARENTS have blasted a school's decision to go permanently "meat free". Students at Barrowford Primary School near Nelson, Lancashire, are only offered vegetarian dinners - and kids are also urged not to bring meat in their packed lunches. The new rule was brought in last year, but a letter informing parents of the change was only sent out on Thursday.Vince TracyPARENTS have blasted a school's decision to go permanently "meat free". Students at Barrowford Primary School near Nelson, Lancashire, are only offered vegetarian dinners - and kids are also urged not to bring meat in their packed lunches. The new rule was brought in last year, but a letter informing parents of the change was only sent out on Thursday.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:13:44 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain will be a pioneer in the creation of the world’s first octopus farm. It is expected that in the summer of 2022 it will come true with the goal of being commercialized and sold as food in 2023, although many experts have already shown their outrage that they consider that these creatures are capable of feeling pain and emotions.Vince TracySpain will be a pioneer in the creation of the world’s first octopus farm. It is expected that in the summer of 2022 it will come true with the goal of being commercialized and sold as food in 2023, although many experts have already shown their outrage that they consider that these creatures are capable of feeling pain and emotions.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:11:01 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Queen has used her Platinum Jubilee message to the nation to back the Duchess of Cornwall in a significant move to shape the future of the monarchy on her historic milestone. In a statement that ends years of uncertainty, Elizabeth II has expressed her 'sincere wish' that Camilla be given the title when Charles ascends to the throne, telling the public 'I know you will give them the same support you have given me'.Vince TracyThe Queen has used her Platinum Jubilee message to the nation to back the Duchess of Cornwall in a significant move to shape the future of the monarchy on her historic milestone. In a statement that ends years of uncertainty, Elizabeth II has expressed her 'sincere wish' that Camilla be given the title when Charles ascends to the throne, telling the public 'I know you will give them the same support you have given me'.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 3 Feb 2022 19:49:01 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAccording to data from the European Active Population Survey, published this Tuesday, February 1, by Eurostat, Spain finished 2021 with the highest unemployment figure in the entire European Union. An unemployment level of 13 per cent was recorded in December, a figure that is only close to Greece at 12.7 per cent, and which, moreover, is double the European average of 6.4 per cent.December was the seventh consecutive month in which Spain leads with this statistic in Europe. ‘The data once again reflects the progress of Spain’s recovery,’ Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez tweeted. El paro baja y ya encadena 10 meses consecutivos de descensos, algo que no había sucedido en toda la serie histórica. Los datos vuelven a reflejar el avance de la recuperación en España. No nos detenemos. Trabajamos para combatir la precariedad y seguir creando empleo de calidad.Vince TracyAccording to data from the European Active Population Survey, published this Tuesday, February 1, by Eurostat, Spain finished 2021 with the highest unemployment figure in the entire European Union. An unemployment level of 13 per cent was recorded in December, a figure that is only close to Greece at 12.7 per cent, and which, moreover, is double the European average of 6.4 per cent.December was the seventh consecutive month in which Spain leads with this statistic in Europe. ‘The data once again reflects the progress of Spain’s recovery,’ Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez tweeted. El paro baja y ya encadena 10 meses consecutivos de descensos, algo que no había sucedido en toda la serie histórica. Los datos vuelven a reflejar el avance de la recuperación en España. No nos detenemos. Trabajamos para combatir la precariedad y seguir creando empleo de calidad.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 1 Feb 2022 14:57:43 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noCyclists are already asserting their new powers as they take to the middle of the road legally for the first time today after a major revamp of the Highway Code. Under the new rules, cyclistsare now advised to ride in the centre of lanes on quieter roads, in slower-moving traffic, and when approaching junctions, to make themselves as visible as possible. A teacher who was banned from working in schools after it was discovered he had been posting images of students onto a Russian website used by paedophiles has landed a job as a lecturer at Lancaster University. Emma Raducanu has said she no longer feels safe in her own home after a stalker visited it three times and stole her father's shoe as a 'souvenir', a court heard yesterday. Dr Konstancja Duff, then 24, had intervened in a police stop and search in East London in May 2013 by trying to hand the detainee a card showing him his rights and declining to give her own name. Cliff Richard…........the worst time was the middle of the night, when he would jolt awake in the darkness, heart pounding, pulse racing. Mel Gibson says he believes the Catholic Church should undergo a 'housecleaning' following years of scandals that have destroyed its reputation. Crowdfunders are paying for puberty-blockers taken by children, as well as for operations by private surgeons who remove teenagers’ breasts or construct them, remodel their genitalia to simulate a penis or vagina, and remove internal female or male anatomy — including the womb— to match their preferred sex. Sitting down with the minister and industry representatives, including Paul Bate, chief executive of the UK Space Agency, Prince Charles told them: ‘It just occurred while we’re making rather a mess of this planet, that it might be useful to have an environmental management agreement for space.’Vince TracyCyclists are already asserting their new powers as they take to the middle of the road legally for the first time today after a major revamp of the Highway Code. Under the new rules, cyclistsare now advised to ride in the centre of lanes on quieter roads, in slower-moving traffic, and when approaching junctions, to make themselves as visible as possible. A teacher who was banned from working in schools after it was discovered he had been posting images of students onto a Russian website used by paedophiles has landed a job as a lecturer at Lancaster University. Emma Raducanu has said she no longer feels safe in her own home after a stalker visited it three times and stole her father's shoe as a 'souvenir', a court heard yesterday. Dr Konstancja Duff, then 24, had intervened in a police stop and search in East London in May 2013 by trying to hand the detainee a card showing him his rights and declining to give her own name. Cliff Richard…........the worst time was the middle of the night, when he would jolt awake in the darkness, heart pounding, pulse racing. Mel Gibson says he believes the Catholic Church should undergo a 'housecleaning' following years of scandals that have destroyed its reputation. Crowdfunders are paying for puberty-blockers taken by children, as well as for operations by private surgeons who remove teenagers’ breasts or construct them, remodel their genitalia to simulate a penis or vagina, and remove internal female or male anatomy — including the womb— to match their preferred sex. Sitting down with the minister and industry representatives, including Paul Bate, chief executive of the UK Space Agency, Prince Charles told them: ‘It just occurred while we’re making rather a mess of this planet, that it might be useful to have an environmental management agreement for space.’news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:40:52 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Ukraine crisis has entered Spanish domestic politics, showcasing division within the coalition government over Spain’s participation in a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)-led effort to deter Russia from escalating the conflict further. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of the Socialist Party (PSOE) has run into open objections from his governing partners in the leftist Unidas Podemos, and is instead finding support in the main opposition Popular Party (PP). A major initiative to promote renewable hydrogen projects across all sectors of the economy in Spain has been launched, led by global energy company Repsol. The Spanish Hydrogen Network project, known as ‘SHYNE’, brings together 22 companies and 11 associations, technology centres and universities, with the goal of promoting renewable hydrogen projects throughout Spain to speed up the expansion of this renewable energy source as part of the government’s target of decarbonisation. A new Banksy exhibition entitled ‘Banksy: the Art of Protest’ is on at Barcelona’s Museu del Disseny and displays over 70 works from the elusive artist. Long renowned as one of the most important artists of the 21st century, the Banksy exhibition also includes a range of multimedia exhibits from private collections. During the first 16 days of November, around 20 or so coordinated Twitter accounts described Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as “handsome” 100 times and “gorgeous” another 39 times. Second delight of the week is the decision by culture secretary Nadine Dorries to freeze the BBC licence fee for the next two years. This almost unbelievably biasedoperation simply must be curbed. The Duke of York last night set himself on a 'collision course with the Palace' who will be 'horrified' by his insistence on facing Virginia Roberts in a US court to deny claims they had sex three times when she was 17. She says this amounts to rape, sexual assault and battery. His lawyers said last night that the royal 'hereby demands a trial by jury on all causes of action asserted in the complaint' because he denies 'any and all wrongdoing'. The Catalan parliament has passed a resolution to rehabiliate the memory of more than 700 women who were tortured and executed as witches over three hundred years ago..Vince TracyThe Ukraine crisis has entered Spanish domestic politics, showcasing division within the coalition government over Spain’s participation in a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)-led effort to deter Russia from escalating the conflict further. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of the Socialist Party (PSOE) has run into open objections from his governing partners in the leftist Unidas Podemos, and is instead finding support in the main opposition Popular Party (PP). A major initiative to promote renewable hydrogen projects across all sectors of the economy in Spain has been launched, led by global energy company Repsol. The Spanish Hydrogen Network project, known as ‘SHYNE’, brings together 22 companies and 11 associations, technology centres and universities, with the goal of promoting renewable hydrogen projects throughout Spain to speed up the expansion of this renewable energy source as part of the government’s target of decarbonisation. A new Banksy exhibition entitled ‘Banksy: the Art of Protest’ is on at Barcelona’s Museu del Disseny and displays over 70 works from the elusive artist. Long renowned as one of the most important artists of the 21st century, the Banksy exhibition also includes a range of multimedia exhibits from private collections. During the first 16 days of November, around 20 or so coordinated Twitter accounts described Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as “handsome” 100 times and “gorgeous” another 39 times. Second delight of the week is the decision by culture secretary Nadine Dorries to freeze the BBC licence fee for the next two years. This almost unbelievably biasedoperation simply must be curbed. The Duke of York last night set himself on a 'collision course with the Palace' who will be 'horrified' by his insistence on facing Virginia Roberts in a US court to deny claims they had sex three times when she was 17. She says this amounts to rape, sexual assault and battery. His lawyers said last night that the royal 'hereby demands a trial by jury on all causes of action asserted in the complaint' because he denies 'any and all wrongdoing'. The Catalan parliament has passed a resolution to rehabiliate the memory of more than 700 women who were tortured and executed as witches over three hundred years ago..news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:34:35 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe president of the Association of School and College Leaders, Pepe Di'lasio, told The Times: 'This is a nationwide issue.' Research published last year found that one in five 11- year-olds at secondary school weren't able to read to the expected standard. The UK is 14th in international league tables for reading, according to Pisa tests which evaluates the reading of 15-year-olds in 70 countries. ........................................Vince TracyThe president of the Association of School and College Leaders, Pepe Di'lasio, told The Times: 'This is a nationwide issue.' Research published last year found that one in five 11- year-olds at secondary school weren't able to read to the expected standard. The UK is 14th in international league tables for reading, according to Pisa tests which evaluates the reading of 15-year-olds in 70 countries. ........................................news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:24:03 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noEmmanuel Macron has blamed Britain for migrant deaths in the English Channel and called on Brussels to be 'tough' on fishing licences as the bitter row with London continued at the European Parliament today. As France took over the presidency of the EU, Macron took the opportunity to accuse Boris Johnson of putting lives at danger because of his migration policy, with record numbers making the perilous journey across the Channel in dinghies.Vince TracyEmmanuel Macron has blamed Britain for migrant deaths in the English Channel and called on Brussels to be 'tough' on fishing licences as the bitter row with London continued at the European Parliament today. As France took over the presidency of the EU, Macron took the opportunity to accuse Boris Johnson of putting lives at danger because of his migration policy, with record numbers making the perilous journey across the Channel in dinghies.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:07:02 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Communist spy at the heart of an MI5 Whitehall security alert boasted about her plans to install Chinese MPs in the Commons as far back as 2007, it emerged yesterday. Barbara Stange-Alvarez destroyed wine, spirits and beer when she went on the rampage in Aldi, St Albans Magistrates' Court was told. The 36-year-old from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, walked along the aisle at the local store and used her arm to sweep hundreds of bottles off the shelves, a judge heard. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries today signalled the BBC licence fee will be scrapped after 2027 as part of the Prime Minister's policy blitz dubbed Operation Red Meat that aims to deflect from the recent Partygate row. Sir Keir Starmer was last night under mounting pressure to apologise after being pictured drinking with colleagues during lockdown. The Labour leader has tried to ride out the controversy but was forced on to the defensive yesterday as Tory MPs accused him of hypocrisy.In an uncomfortable TV interview, Sir Keir said there was 'no comparison' between his drinking and the Prime Minister's attendance at an event in the Downing Street garden. Anne Frank may have been betrayed by a Jewish notary who became an informant for Nazi occupiers in order to save his own family's lives. A fitness centre receptionist who took two ecstasy pills at a music festival collapsed with organ failure and died in hospital, an inquest heard. Senior police officers who oversaw a 'boys club' have been sacked amid claims of cronyism, bullying and racking up thousands in bogus expenses claims. Chief Superintendent Paul Martin was found to have failed to declare a conflict of interest when he interviewed his friend Chief Inspector Davinder Kandohla for promotion to SuperintendenVince TracyThe Communist spy at the heart of an MI5 Whitehall security alert boasted about her plans to install Chinese MPs in the Commons as far back as 2007, it emerged yesterday. Barbara Stange-Alvarez destroyed wine, spirits and beer when she went on the rampage in Aldi, St Albans Magistrates' Court was told. The 36-year-old from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, walked along the aisle at the local store and used her arm to sweep hundreds of bottles off the shelves, a judge heard. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries today signalled the BBC licence fee will be scrapped after 2027 as part of the Prime Minister's policy blitz dubbed Operation Red Meat that aims to deflect from the recent Partygate row. Sir Keir Starmer was last night under mounting pressure to apologise after being pictured drinking with colleagues during lockdown. The Labour leader has tried to ride out the controversy but was forced on to the defensive yesterday as Tory MPs accused him of hypocrisy.In an uncomfortable TV interview, Sir Keir said there was 'no comparison' between his drinking and the Prime Minister's attendance at an event in the Downing Street garden. Anne Frank may have been betrayed by a Jewish notary who became an informant for Nazi occupiers in order to save his own family's lives. A fitness centre receptionist who took two ecstasy pills at a music festival collapsed with organ failure and died in hospital, an inquest heard. Senior police officers who oversaw a 'boys club' have been sacked amid claims of cronyism, bullying and racking up thousands in bogus expenses claims. Chief Superintendent Paul Martin was found to have failed to declare a conflict of interest when he interviewed his friend Chief Inspector Davinder Kandohla for promotion to Superintendennews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 13 Jan 2022 20:26:48 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)nojoin @tedrrywhitehead discussing #tennis #politics #health #spain #ukVince Tracyjoin @tedrrywhitehead discussing #tennis #politics #health #spain #uknews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:16:47 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noRussian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said this week's talks between Russia and the West over escalating tensions in Ukraine could end today if the US and NATO are not willing to show 'flexibility'. Among Mary Onuoha's most prized possessions is the small gold cross she has worn around her neck every day of her life since childhood, a symbol of this 61-year-old nurse's devout faith. 'Every time I look at it, I think of Jesus, His love, how much He loved me, and the need for me to love Him back,' she says. They're opinionated and outspoken, but the feisty cast of Loose Women could usually rely on sisterly unity to temper any tantrums - until now........ that drama behind the scenes is blighting ITV's hit daytime show after a succession of stars had a bust-up with long-serving panellist Coleen Nolan. Boris Johnson faced fresh sleaze claims last week after it emerged he had helped advance a pet project of the Tory donor who paid for the Downing Street flat revamp. Universities have no excuse for cancelling face-to-face teaching and students should complain to the watchdog if they feel short-changed, the Education Secretary has said. The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged people to get vaccinated 'to look after their neighbours'. In a BBC Radio 4 interview, Rev Justin Welby said that while he is not in favour of compulsory jabs, he believes in encouraging rather than condemning those who have not yet had the vaccine. Midwife Kathryn, 28, and her husband Will, 29, an intensive care doctor, from Bristol, wowed audiences of ITV's Limitless Win on Saturday night , after bagging the £500,000 jackpot. Appearing on ITV's Lorraine today, the couple revealed £50,000 of their winnings will be donated straight to charity, adding that they already give away a chunk of their yearly earnings Glasgow residents are being offered free earplugs and blackout blinds due to disturbance caused by the filming of HBO Max's upcoming Batgirl film, which saw crew members erect graffiti-covered boards featuring Batman, teacups and crabs onto walls on Monday.Vince TracyRussian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said this week's talks between Russia and the West over escalating tensions in Ukraine could end today if the US and NATO are not willing to show 'flexibility'. Among Mary Onuoha's most prized possessions is the small gold cross she has worn around her neck every day of her life since childhood, a symbol of this 61-year-old nurse's devout faith. 'Every time I look at it, I think of Jesus, His love, how much He loved me, and the need for me to love Him back,' she says. They're opinionated and outspoken, but the feisty cast of Loose Women could usually rely on sisterly unity to temper any tantrums - until now........ that drama behind the scenes is blighting ITV's hit daytime show after a succession of stars had a bust-up with long-serving panellist Coleen Nolan. Boris Johnson faced fresh sleaze claims last week after it emerged he had helped advance a pet project of the Tory donor who paid for the Downing Street flat revamp. Universities have no excuse for cancelling face-to-face teaching and students should complain to the watchdog if they feel short-changed, the Education Secretary has said. The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged people to get vaccinated 'to look after their neighbours'. In a BBC Radio 4 interview, Rev Justin Welby said that while he is not in favour of compulsory jabs, he believes in encouraging rather than condemning those who have not yet had the vaccine. Midwife Kathryn, 28, and her husband Will, 29, an intensive care doctor, from Bristol, wowed audiences of ITV's Limitless Win on Saturday night , after bagging the £500,000 jackpot. Appearing on ITV's Lorraine today, the couple revealed £50,000 of their winnings will be donated straight to charity, adding that they already give away a chunk of their yearly earnings Glasgow residents are being offered free earplugs and blackout blinds due to disturbance caused by the filming of HBO Max's upcoming Batgirl film, which saw crew members erect graffiti-covered boards featuring Batman, teacups and crabs onto walls on Monday.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 6 Jan 2022 20:34:46 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noFormer King of Spain Juan Carlos wants to return home and does not care about possibly damaging the Royal Family's reputation by doing so, an expert has claimed. Juan Carlos, 83, who abdicated in 2014 in favour of his son Felipe VI, 53, has been living in Abu Dhabi since summer 2020 after becoming the target of several probes in Spain over his financial dealings. However, the elderly royal is reportedly hoping to see out his final years home, despite a majority of the Spanish public opposing his return. Speaking to The Times, Pablo Simon, a professor of political science at Carlos III University in Madrid, explained Juan Carlos 'does not care' whether his actions damage his son and his family.Vince TracyFormer King of Spain Juan Carlos wants to return home and does not care about possibly damaging the Royal Family's reputation by doing so, an expert has claimed. Juan Carlos, 83, who abdicated in 2014 in favour of his son Felipe VI, 53, has been living in Abu Dhabi since summer 2020 after becoming the target of several probes in Spain over his financial dealings. However, the elderly royal is reportedly hoping to see out his final years home, despite a majority of the Spanish public opposing his return. Speaking to The Times, Pablo Simon, a professor of political science at Carlos III University in Madrid, explained Juan Carlos 'does not care' whether his actions damage his son and his family.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 4 Jan 2022 18:18:51 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noGPs are being encouraged to send them on a six-week course, where they will learn to write jokes and perform stand-up routines. A pilot scheme is being launched in Bristol this month, designed to help people suffering from anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress 'see the funny side' of their predicament. The courses are being run by comics including Angie Belcher, who is described as Comedian-in-Residence at Bristol University. She sounds a laugh a minute. (Somehow I didn't expect the NHS would be hiring Chubby Brown or Jim Davidson to teach 'vulnerable' individuals how to tell jokes.)Vince TracyGPs are being encouraged to send them on a six-week course, where they will learn to write jokes and perform stand-up routines. A pilot scheme is being launched in Bristol this month, designed to help people suffering from anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress 'see the funny side' of their predicament. The courses are being run by comics including Angie Belcher, who is described as Comedian-in-Residence at Bristol University. She sounds a laugh a minute. (Somehow I didn't expect the NHS would be hiring Chubby Brown or Jim Davidson to teach 'vulnerable' individuals how to tell jokes.)news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:43:59 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio news vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noKing George III called slavery 'repugnant' in an essay he wrote five decades before he signed Abolition, it has been revealed. The monarch's arguments against trading in human life come in a 200-page manuscript called 'Of Laws relative to Government in general', written while he was under the intellectual mentorship of John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute.Vince TracyKing George III called slavery 'repugnant' in an essay he wrote five decades before he signed Abolition, it has been revealed. The monarch's arguments against trading in human life come in a 200-page manuscript called 'Of Laws relative to Government in general', written while he was under the intellectual mentorship of John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:30:54 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noVince Tracynews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 16 Dec 2021 20:57:20 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noMalta has become the first European Union country to legalise cannabis at home and for personal use. MPs approved a legal reform on Tuesday, allowing citizens to grow and possess limited amounts of marijuana. Under the new law, citizens aged 18 and over will be allowed to possess up to seven grams of cannabis, and cultivate up to four cannabis plants at home. Grey amber or whale poo is worth more than its weight in gold, the 1.7 kilogram chunk being worth an estimated €80,000....... Spanish law prohibits the marketing of grey amber, who have sent it to a laboratory for authentication. ..... Secreted by sperm whales when they suffer digestive problems, grey amber is highly prized as a perfume fixative. UK and Spanish Foreign Ministers expected to discuss shared priorities, such as combatting malign actors and getting more girls into education. Foreign Secretary to boost economic ties as she hosts an event with leading Spanish investors and British businesses A controversial Spanish bishop has been formally stripped of his church powers after abandoning his clerical carer to marry a novelist known for her transgressive erotic novels, some of which contains references to Satanism. Xavier Novell i Gomà was Spain’s youngest ever bishop when he was appointed to the Catalan municipality of Solsona in 2010, aged just 41.Vince TracyMalta has become the first European Union country to legalise cannabis at home and for personal use. MPs approved a legal reform on Tuesday, allowing citizens to grow and possess limited amounts of marijuana. Under the new law, citizens aged 18 and over will be allowed to possess up to seven grams of cannabis, and cultivate up to four cannabis plants at home. Grey amber or whale poo is worth more than its weight in gold, the 1.7 kilogram chunk being worth an estimated €80,000....... Spanish law prohibits the marketing of grey amber, who have sent it to a laboratory for authentication. ..... Secreted by sperm whales when they suffer digestive problems, grey amber is highly prized as a perfume fixative. UK and Spanish Foreign Ministers expected to discuss shared priorities, such as combatting malign actors and getting more girls into education. Foreign Secretary to boost economic ties as she hosts an event with leading Spanish investors and British businesses A controversial Spanish bishop has been formally stripped of his church powers after abandoning his clerical carer to marry a novelist known for her transgressive erotic novels, some of which contains references to Satanism. Xavier Novell i Gomà was Spain’s youngest ever bishop when he was appointed to the Catalan municipality of Solsona in 2010, aged just 41.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 8 Dec 2021 20:22:59 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noDecember Riot police used water cannons and tear gas on demonstrators to disperse masked protesters who had set fire to plastic bins and rubbish in the street to block the road. Police used water cannons to disperse protesters as thousands of people marched through the streets towards the headquarters of the European Union, shouting 'Freedom! Freedom!' The Pope said while on board the papal plane on return to the Vatican: 'It is something that throughout history has not worked. 'In history, many dictatorships have tried to do these things. I'm thinking of Napoleon, the Nazi dictatorship, the Communist one.' He added that the EU is 'necessary' but it needs to avoid stirring up divisions among its member states. According to the most recent National Statistics Institute data, inflation in Spain is on its way to new highs not seen in the previous three decades. On the back of rising food and gas prices, Inflation in Spain accelerated in November to its highest level in nearly three decades. - In Spain's Euroweekly News..............Vince TracyDecember Riot police used water cannons and tear gas on demonstrators to disperse masked protesters who had set fire to plastic bins and rubbish in the street to block the road. Police used water cannons to disperse protesters as thousands of people marched through the streets towards the headquarters of the European Union, shouting 'Freedom! Freedom!' The Pope said while on board the papal plane on return to the Vatican: 'It is something that throughout history has not worked. 'In history, many dictatorships have tried to do these things. I'm thinking of Napoleon, the Nazi dictatorship, the Communist one.' He added that the EU is 'necessary' but it needs to avoid stirring up divisions among its member states. According to the most recent National Statistics Institute data, inflation in Spain is on its way to new highs not seen in the previous three decades. On the back of rising food and gas prices, Inflation in Spain accelerated in November to its highest level in nearly three decades. - In Spain's Euroweekly News..............news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 7 Dec 2021 21:02:19 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noBirmingham City Football Club offers its respects to little Arthur Labinjo-Hughes..... Supporters at the home match with Cardiff will be invited to pay tribute to Arthur after six minutes — his age, in years, when he died at the hands of his stepmother Families have told of their 'disgust' after trespassers urinated and vomited on the memorial garden for the victims killed in the Manchester Arena terror attack before its official opening. Premier Sanna Marin, 36, was seen enjoying a night out at the Butchers nightclub with friends on Saturday - so much so that she did not leave until 4am. Finland has seen some of the lowest rates of Covid-19 in Europe, with just 1,277 cases recorded on Saturday compared to a staggering 56,739 infections in Germany. Unearthed documents revealed the BBC's pension fund has undisclosed interests in six Chinese firms. One of these is the China Overseas Land and Investment, a subsidiary of state-owned China State Construction Engineering Corporation, which has already been blacklisted by the United States government, according to a report by the Mail on Sunday. Actors playing characters from some of William Shakespeare's most popular plays should be taught about sexual ethics, an academic has warned. David Beckham is under yet more pressure over his multi-million pound deal to promote the 2022 World Cup after homosexuality was described as being ‘against human nature’ on a Qatari TV channel run by a close friend.Vince TracyBirmingham City Football Club offers its respects to little Arthur Labinjo-Hughes..... Supporters at the home match with Cardiff will be invited to pay tribute to Arthur after six minutes — his age, in years, when he died at the hands of his stepmother Families have told of their 'disgust' after trespassers urinated and vomited on the memorial garden for the victims killed in the Manchester Arena terror attack before its official opening. Premier Sanna Marin, 36, was seen enjoying a night out at the Butchers nightclub with friends on Saturday - so much so that she did not leave until 4am. Finland has seen some of the lowest rates of Covid-19 in Europe, with just 1,277 cases recorded on Saturday compared to a staggering 56,739 infections in Germany. Unearthed documents revealed the BBC's pension fund has undisclosed interests in six Chinese firms. One of these is the China Overseas Land and Investment, a subsidiary of state-owned China State Construction Engineering Corporation, which has already been blacklisted by the United States government, according to a report by the Mail on Sunday. Actors playing characters from some of William Shakespeare's most popular plays should be taught about sexual ethics, an academic has warned. David Beckham is under yet more pressure over his multi-million pound deal to promote the 2022 World Cup after homosexuality was described as being ‘against human nature’ on a Qatari TV channel run by a close friend.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 2 Dec 2021 20:52:30 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe fashion world is now seeing its very own Succession moment play out in real life. mirroring the series, which sees a father grooming his children to take control of his empire, Spain's richest man and Zara founder Amancio Ortega has announced his youngest daughter Marta Ortega Perez, 37, will take over as chair of the retailer's parent company Inditex, bypassing her two older siblings. Dogs that are only fed once per day may be less likely to go to develop age-related conditions like gastrointestinal, orthopaedic and liver disorders, a study has found. University of Arizona-led experts analysed data on more than 24,000 pet dogs for links between feeding rates and cognitive function and health outcomes. A school has urged parents not to let children watch Squid Game after young pupils were found viewing 'gory, explicit' scenes on TikTok and mobile game apps. The Netflix TV series sees debt-ridden contestants tackle survival tasks for a mammoth cash prize.Vince TracyThe fashion world is now seeing its very own Succession moment play out in real life. mirroring the series, which sees a father grooming his children to take control of his empire, Spain's richest man and Zara founder Amancio Ortega has announced his youngest daughter Marta Ortega Perez, 37, will take over as chair of the retailer's parent company Inditex, bypassing her two older siblings. Dogs that are only fed once per day may be less likely to go to develop age-related conditions like gastrointestinal, orthopaedic and liver disorders, a study has found. University of Arizona-led experts analysed data on more than 24,000 pet dogs for links between feeding rates and cognitive function and health outcomes. A school has urged parents not to let children watch Squid Game after young pupils were found viewing 'gory, explicit' scenes on TikTok and mobile game apps. The Netflix TV series sees debt-ridden contestants tackle survival tasks for a mammoth cash prize.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 30 Nov 2021 20:27:17 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noNeil Colbourne joins @vincetracy discussing the UK news including the #Omicron Variant #Barbados now a republic #China #Teenage Gun Killing #ClimateChange #Gender Paygap and #MaleChauvinismVince TracyNeil Colbourne joins @vincetracy discussing the UK news including the #Omicron Variant #Barbados now a republic #China #Teenage Gun Killing #ClimateChange #Gender Paygap and #MaleChauvinismnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 24 Nov 2021 20:44:05 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noEdward Snowden, one of the world’s most wanted fugitives, has warned us of what is to come. And it’s already here. This Reuters storey confirms that Amazon is spying on us in such detail that there is no longer any privacy in any aspect of our lives. Ibraheem Samirah, a Virginia lawmaker, has spent a lot of time studying internet privacy issues and openly discussed how to regulate tech firms’ collection of personal data. Nonetheless, he was taken aback when he learned the full extent of the data Amazon.com had on him. Spain will auction off concessions to build 6,000MW of renewable energy capacity as part of this plan,with an additional €1,5bn set aside for hydrogen projects, (this amount will probably go to the chemical complex in Tarragona) . In addition, 150,000 fast-charging stations will be built to support electric vehicles. Police officers in the Catalonia region have arrested a man on suspicion of domestic abuse after his partner made the international signal for sexist violence – showing the palm of your hand, tucking in your thumb and closing your fingers – at a healthcare center. Rowdy Brits threw caution to the wind to defy the woke mob as they dressed as migrants in inflatable boats, North Korean leader Kim Jon Un and saucy nuns - all while ignoring a Covid ban - and took part in an annual costume event through the streets of Benidorm ............. Question Time panellist Nazir Afzal today backed Fiona Bruce, saying he had 'no criticism' of the host after accusing her during the show of asking him first about the cricket racism row because he is a 'brown person'.Vince TracyEdward Snowden, one of the world’s most wanted fugitives, has warned us of what is to come. And it’s already here. This Reuters storey confirms that Amazon is spying on us in such detail that there is no longer any privacy in any aspect of our lives. Ibraheem Samirah, a Virginia lawmaker, has spent a lot of time studying internet privacy issues and openly discussed how to regulate tech firms’ collection of personal data. Nonetheless, he was taken aback when he learned the full extent of the data Amazon.com had on him. Spain will auction off concessions to build 6,000MW of renewable energy capacity as part of this plan,with an additional €1,5bn set aside for hydrogen projects, (this amount will probably go to the chemical complex in Tarragona) . In addition, 150,000 fast-charging stations will be built to support electric vehicles. Police officers in the Catalonia region have arrested a man on suspicion of domestic abuse after his partner made the international signal for sexist violence – showing the palm of your hand, tucking in your thumb and closing your fingers – at a healthcare center. Rowdy Brits threw caution to the wind to defy the woke mob as they dressed as migrants in inflatable boats, North Korean leader Kim Jon Un and saucy nuns - all while ignoring a Covid ban - and took part in an annual costume event through the streets of Benidorm ............. Question Time panellist Nazir Afzal today backed Fiona Bruce, saying he had 'no criticism' of the host after accusing her during the show of asking him first about the cricket racism row because he is a 'brown person'.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 18 Nov 2021 20:52:12 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noHydrogen vehicles will be on the road sooner than expected. Technology giant Bosch recently announced a €1 billion investment in new technology, with the clear goal of putting hydrogen lorries on European highways in the near future. As the world has spent the last two weeks watching COP26 discuss the future of power, technology giant Bosch has identified hydrogen as a huge new trend. According to its research, the European Union market for green hydrogen will be worth more than €40 billion by 2030, with annual growth rates of 65 percent...Vince TracyHydrogen vehicles will be on the road sooner than expected. Technology giant Bosch recently announced a €1 billion investment in new technology, with the clear goal of putting hydrogen lorries on European highways in the near future. As the world has spent the last two weeks watching COP26 discuss the future of power, technology giant Bosch has identified hydrogen as a huge new trend. According to its research, the European Union market for green hydrogen will be worth more than €40 billion by 2030, with annual growth rates of 65 percent...news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:55:10 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noNeil Colbourne discusses the news from UK looking at #LiverpoolBombin #DrinkDriving #Ceicket #EcoWarriors #Santa #BrainwashingChildren #IllegalImmigration #France #Cyclists #AirPollutionVince TracyNeil Colbourne discusses the news from UK looking at #LiverpoolBombin #DrinkDriving #Ceicket #EcoWarriors #Santa #BrainwashingChildren #IllegalImmigration #France #Cyclists #AirPollutionnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sat, 13 Nov 2021 18:33:44 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noFar from calming down, the conflict between truckers and the government is growing.Yesterday Thursday the Minister of Transport, Raquel Sánchez, said she hoped that the strikeannounced for December 20-22 -just before Christmas- The new measure proposed by the Government to meet Brussels’ demands on pension savings, which involves extending the pension calculation period from the current 25 years to 35 years, would mean a reduction in the benefit of 8,6%, according to a study published on Thursday by the Pension Observatory of the University of Valencia and Extremadura.....................Vince TracyFar from calming down, the conflict between truckers and the government is growing.Yesterday Thursday the Minister of Transport, Raquel Sánchez, said she hoped that the strikeannounced for December 20-22 -just before Christmas- The new measure proposed by the Government to meet Brussels’ demands on pension savings, which involves extending the pension calculation period from the current 25 years to 35 years, would mean a reduction in the benefit of 8,6%, according to a study published on Thursday by the Pension Observatory of the University of Valencia and Extremadura.....................news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 9 Nov 2021 15:25:53 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noKeir Starmer risked the wrath of Corbynites today as he hinted at ditching the promise he made during his leadership bid to abolish the House of Lords. The Labour leader pointedly avoided repeating the commitment, instead saying the upper chamber 'certainly needs change'. Yorkshire County Cricket Club are expected to release a damning reportinto allegations of racial abuse at the club as early as Wednesday, with several England internationals fearing they could be implicated.... The National Railway Museum and universities across Yorkshire and the north of England will investigate the possible links between railways and the global slave trade as part of a £9,000 research project. Hundreds of people were watching the firework display at Ringwood Raceway in Matchams, Dorset, on Saturday night when a hot end from one of the fireworks landed in the bed of a tipper truck and the whole vehicle caught on fire. Marks & Spencer has started giving its staff pronoun badges as part of a diversity and inclusivity initiative. Susanna Reid was forced to apologise for asking a lesbian couple planning to have a family 'who will be mum' on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain.Vince TracyKeir Starmer risked the wrath of Corbynites today as he hinted at ditching the promise he made during his leadership bid to abolish the House of Lords. The Labour leader pointedly avoided repeating the commitment, instead saying the upper chamber 'certainly needs change'. Yorkshire County Cricket Club are expected to release a damning reportinto allegations of racial abuse at the club as early as Wednesday, with several England internationals fearing they could be implicated.... The National Railway Museum and universities across Yorkshire and the north of England will investigate the possible links between railways and the global slave trade as part of a £9,000 research project. Hundreds of people were watching the firework display at Ringwood Raceway in Matchams, Dorset, on Saturday night when a hot end from one of the fireworks landed in the bed of a tipper truck and the whole vehicle caught on fire. Marks & Spencer has started giving its staff pronoun badges as part of a diversity and inclusivity initiative. Susanna Reid was forced to apologise for asking a lesbian couple planning to have a family 'who will be mum' on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 4 Nov 2021 20:05:42 +0100 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noPolice are hunting thieves who stole more than 40 exclusive bottles of wine from a famous Spanish restaurant hotel including one worth an estimated £262,000. The Chateau d'Yquem 1806, bought by the owners in an auction more than 20 years ago at Christie's London, was the most valuable of the wines taken. A man in Murcia was shocked to receive his monthly telephone bill showing a total of €19,500. The bill was eventually cancelled by the telephone company after a consumer organisation got involved in the dispute. The first fine for charging tenants a rent price above the limit set out by Catalan law has been handed out in Barcelona. Esteve and two other colleagues rented an apartment in Barcelona last December, paying €1,200 per month. That is until they discovered, with the help of the Sindicat de Llogateres (Tenant Union), that the price was €250 higher than the Catalan income containment law allows. A research group from the Severo Ochoa Molecular Biology Centre (CBMSO) has revealed the results of a study they conducted. It was published in the specialist publication, Cell Reports. This joint study by the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), and the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), has shown the therapeutic potential of a mouse parvovirus to infect and destroy human glioblastoma stem cells. Pilar Mateo, a Spanish researcher from the University of Valencia, with a PhD in Chemistry, has come up with a very effective form of prevention to control and eliminate insects – insecticidal paint! Throughout the world, mainly in tropical and equatorial regions, insect-borne diseases are a very serious problem. They cost the lives of hundreds of thousands of people every year, and at this time, there are no effective vaccines or treatments for most of them.The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has prompted many people to be more concerned about their health and diet. 86 per cent of Spaniards have admitted to this. Spaniards are far more concerned about their diet since the pandemic began than Germans, the British, the French and other nationalities.A staggering 63 per cent of Spaniards are aiming to “eat healthier” than they did before the pandemic began. Return of the handshake. The handshake is set to return after being “banned” early on in the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested positive for the coronavirus only three weeks after having bragged about shaking hands “with everyone” at a hospital.Throughout the pandemic, many people have focused on hand hygiene. For many people, it is their natural instinct to shake someone’s hand when they meet. For months now people have avoided handshakes. It looks like now though the handshake is set to make its return.Vince TracyPolice are hunting thieves who stole more than 40 exclusive bottles of wine from a famous Spanish restaurant hotel including one worth an estimated £262,000. The Chateau d'Yquem 1806, bought by the owners in an auction more than 20 years ago at Christie's London, was the most valuable of the wines taken. A man in Murcia was shocked to receive his monthly telephone bill showing a total of €19,500. The bill was eventually cancelled by the telephone company after a consumer organisation got involved in the dispute. The first fine for charging tenants a rent price above the limit set out by Catalan law has been handed out in Barcelona. Esteve and two other colleagues rented an apartment in Barcelona last December, paying €1,200 per month. That is until they discovered, with the help of the Sindicat de Llogateres (Tenant Union), that the price was €250 higher than the Catalan income containment law allows. A research group from the Severo Ochoa Molecular Biology Centre (CBMSO) has revealed the results of a study they conducted. It was published in the specialist publication, Cell Reports. This joint study by the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), and the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), has shown the therapeutic potential of a mouse parvovirus to infect and destroy human glioblastoma stem cells. Pilar Mateo, a Spanish researcher from the University of Valencia, with a PhD in Chemistry, has come up with a very effective form of prevention to control and eliminate insects – insecticidal paint! Throughout the world, mainly in tropical and equatorial regions, insect-borne diseases are a very serious problem. They cost the lives of hundreds of thousands of people every year, and at this time, there are no effective vaccines or treatments for most of them.The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has prompted many people to be more concerned about their health and diet. 86 per cent of Spaniards have admitted to this. Spaniards are far more concerned about their diet since the pandemic began than Germans, the British, the French and other nationalities.A staggering 63 per cent of Spaniards are aiming to “eat healthier” than they did before the pandemic began. Return of the handshake. The handshake is set to return after being “banned” early on in the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested positive for the coronavirus only three weeks after having bragged about shaking hands “with everyone” at a hospital.Throughout the pandemic, many people have focused on hand hygiene. For many people, it is their natural instinct to shake someone’s hand when they meet. For months now people have avoided handshakes. It looks like now though the handshake is set to make its return.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:38:48 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio sport vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAccording to La Razon, Klaudia Tanner asserted that the question was not whether there was going to be a blackout, but rather that “the question is when it will be”. Portugal’s political situation is hanging by a thread. This is after the country’s Socialist Party minority government failed to secure the necessary support from other parties for its 2022 state budget to be approved. As a result, a snap election could well be called by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, which would be two years ahead of time. Poland has been ordered to pay a penalty of 1 million euros (£845,000) per day until it complies with the European Union's top court's order to scrap disciplinary rules for judges. The Court of Justice of the European Union delivered the decision on Wednesday to prevent what it called 'serious and irreparable harm' to the EU's legal order and values amid an increasingly bitter row over the rule of law. Spanish railway company Renfe wants to begin a high-speed train service between Paris and London. The company said it wants to take advantage of slots still available in the tunnel under the English Channel, it was reported on Tuesday. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has committed to abolishing prostitution in Spain via a comprehensive law that he is planning to present before his term in office ends. Due to the way that the sector operates and the links it has to organized crime, prostitution has become a destabilizing factor, but above all else, it represents a dramatic situation in the center of societies and for the very human condition. Just before the finish line at the Condaca Salmor cycle race on the island of El Hierro in the Canary Islands on Saturday. But footage shows that as the front- runner raced towards victory, a woman stepped out into the road and caused a brutal collision. It was reported that the woman was treated at the scene but the unlucky rider, who had already been robbed of his win, was taken to hospital with a head injury. Investigation launched into killer whale attacks in Spain Scientists in Spain are puzzled about the huge rise in killer whale attacks in recent years A study has been launched to investigate the rising incidence of killer whale.. Low cost petrol stations in high demand in Spain. One in eight service stations in Spain is now fully automated Soaring oil prices around the globe have led to a huge increase in the cost of petrol and diesel in Spain.. New Traffic Law in Spain lets learners take their theory test online Those wanting a new Spanish driving licence can also take the theory test in English A new Law on Traffic, Vehicle Circulation and Road Safety being passed in the Spanish.. Transport sector in Spain threatens strikes over tolls.....Spain intends to implement a pay system on highways by 2024 Several months have passed since the Spanish government announced its intention to implement tolls on high-capacity.. Animal ID to be introduced in Spain next year..........The new DNI identification requirement will apply to all dogs and cats in Spain The Spanish government has announced a wave of new measures to advance the rights of companion Transport sector in Spain threatens strikes over tolls Spain intends to implement a pay system on highways by 2024 Several months have passed since the Spanish government announced its intention to implement tolls on high-capacity.. Spain will make it easier for unaccompanied young migrants to obtain residence and work permits. Under new rules, young migrants will be entitled to documents after three months in Spain, instead of the current nine months.Vince TracyAccording to La Razon, Klaudia Tanner asserted that the question was not whether there was going to be a blackout, but rather that “the question is when it will be”. Portugal’s political situation is hanging by a thread. This is after the country’s Socialist Party minority government failed to secure the necessary support from other parties for its 2022 state budget to be approved. As a result, a snap election could well be called by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, which would be two years ahead of time. Poland has been ordered to pay a penalty of 1 million euros (£845,000) per day until it complies with the European Union's top court's order to scrap disciplinary rules for judges. The Court of Justice of the European Union delivered the decision on Wednesday to prevent what it called 'serious and irreparable harm' to the EU's legal order and values amid an increasingly bitter row over the rule of law. Spanish railway company Renfe wants to begin a high-speed train service between Paris and London. The company said it wants to take advantage of slots still available in the tunnel under the English Channel, it was reported on Tuesday. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has committed to abolishing prostitution in Spain via a comprehensive law that he is planning to present before his term in office ends. Due to the way that the sector operates and the links it has to organized crime, prostitution has become a destabilizing factor, but above all else, it represents a dramatic situation in the center of societies and for the very human condition. Just before the finish line at the Condaca Salmor cycle race on the island of El Hierro in the Canary Islands on Saturday. But footage shows that as the front- runner raced towards victory, a woman stepped out into the road and caused a brutal collision. It was reported that the woman was treated at the scene but the unlucky rider, who had already been robbed of his win, was taken to hospital with a head injury. Investigation launched into killer whale attacks in Spain Scientists in Spain are puzzled about the huge rise in killer whale attacks in recent years A study has been launched to investigate the rising incidence of killer whale.. Low cost petrol stations in high demand in Spain. One in eight service stations in Spain is now fully automated Soaring oil prices around the globe have led to a huge increase in the cost of petrol and diesel in Spain.. New Traffic Law in Spain lets learners take their theory test online Those wanting a new Spanish driving licence can also take the theory test in English A new Law on Traffic, Vehicle Circulation and Road Safety being passed in the Spanish.. Transport sector in Spain threatens strikes over tolls.....Spain intends to implement a pay system on highways by 2024 Several months have passed since the Spanish government announced its intention to implement tolls on high-capacity.. Animal ID to be introduced in Spain next year..........The new DNI identification requirement will apply to all dogs and cats in Spain The Spanish government has announced a wave of new measures to advance the rights of companion Transport sector in Spain threatens strikes over tolls Spain intends to implement a pay system on highways by 2024 Several months have passed since the Spanish government announced its intention to implement tolls on high-capacity.. Spain will make it easier for unaccompanied young migrants to obtain residence and work permits. Under new rules, young migrants will be entitled to documents after three months in Spain, instead of the current nine months.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:10:41 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio sport vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no@vincetracy and @ericmalpus discussed the banner on display at #CrystalPalace where the visitors were #Newcastle. The police have been asked to investigate and have decided no action is necessaryVince Tracy@vincetracy and @ericmalpus discussed the banner on display at #CrystalPalace where the visitors were #Newcastle. The police have been asked to investigate and have decided no action is necessarynews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Fri, 15 Oct 2021 22:54:16 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noCounter terrorism officers are tonight leading the investigation into the murder of Tory MP Sir David Amess, as forces across the country are being urged to launch an 'immediate review' of security for politicians. News from Norway as a bow-and-arrow attacker who killed five people in Norway was a Muslim convert who was known to police for radicalisation, officers have said, as they revealed he escaped arrest before going on to kill five people. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of the Socialist Party (PSOE), who heads a leftist coalition, was booed by members of the public as he arrived at Castellana boulevard in Madrid on Tuesday morning, Spain's Natopnal Day. The jeers continued during the military parade, with the public yelling “get out” and “resign, Sánchez.” In Spain, October 12 also marks a relevant religious festivity, the day of la Virgen del Pilar (Our Lady of the Pillar), a representation of the Virgin Mary that is considered the patron saint of the Spanish city of Zaragoza.Vince TracyCounter terrorism officers are tonight leading the investigation into the murder of Tory MP Sir David Amess, as forces across the country are being urged to launch an 'immediate review' of security for politicians. News from Norway as a bow-and-arrow attacker who killed five people in Norway was a Muslim convert who was known to police for radicalisation, officers have said, as they revealed he escaped arrest before going on to kill five people. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of the Socialist Party (PSOE), who heads a leftist coalition, was booed by members of the public as he arrived at Castellana boulevard in Madrid on Tuesday morning, Spain's Natopnal Day. The jeers continued during the military parade, with the public yelling “get out” and “resign, Sánchez.” In Spain, October 12 also marks a relevant religious festivity, the day of la Virgen del Pilar (Our Lady of the Pillar), a representation of the Virgin Mary that is considered the patron saint of the Spanish city of Zaragoza.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Fri, 1 Oct 2021 22:45:06 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA neo-Nazi march in Madrid has created concern over the rise of homophobia in Spain. Around 200 people gathered on Saturday in the gay- friendly neighborhood of Chueca, known as the center of Spain’s annual Pride celebrations...... set off flares, carried signs with far-right symbols and expressed their contempt for unaccompanied migrant minors and migrants more broadly. ............ Sources from the central government’s delegation in Madrid said it had authorized the demonstration on the understanding it was an anti-government march, not a homophobic, neo-Nazi protest. In UK The UK is hosting a summit that is seen as crucial if climate change is to be brought under control. The meeting in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November could lead to major changes to our everyday lives. Sir Keir Starmer today said a Labour MP was wrong to say that 'only women have a cervix'. Rosie Duffield, the MP for Canterbury, has opted to stay away from the Labour Party's annual conference in Brighton amid online threats from trans activists who view her remarks as discriminatory. Ministers are closing in on a deal that could kick China off a project to build a £20bn nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast and pump in tens of millions of pounds of taxpayer cash instead – a move that would heighten geopolitical tensions.Vince TracyA neo-Nazi march in Madrid has created concern over the rise of homophobia in Spain. Around 200 people gathered on Saturday in the gay- friendly neighborhood of Chueca, known as the center of Spain’s annual Pride celebrations...... set off flares, carried signs with far-right symbols and expressed their contempt for unaccompanied migrant minors and migrants more broadly. ............ Sources from the central government’s delegation in Madrid said it had authorized the demonstration on the understanding it was an anti-government march, not a homophobic, neo-Nazi protest. In UK The UK is hosting a summit that is seen as crucial if climate change is to be brought under control. The meeting in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November could lead to major changes to our everyday lives. Sir Keir Starmer today said a Labour MP was wrong to say that 'only women have a cervix'. Rosie Duffield, the MP for Canterbury, has opted to stay away from the Labour Party's annual conference in Brighton amid online threats from trans activists who view her remarks as discriminatory. Ministers are closing in on a deal that could kick China off a project to build a £20bn nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast and pump in tens of millions of pounds of taxpayer cash instead – a move that would heighten geopolitical tensions.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sat, 25 Sep 2021 13:22:56 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchez, stood up before the plenary session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York today, Thursday, September 23, and warned that he believes “democracy is threatened”, calling for its “defence”, as the only alternative against any totalitarian, exclusive and intolerant drift”.Vince TracyThe President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchez, stood up before the plenary session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York today, Thursday, September 23, and warned that he believes “democracy is threatened”, calling for its “defence”, as the only alternative against any totalitarian, exclusive and intolerant drift”.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:12:24 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noLOW KEY celebrations for Gibraltar National Day September 10 2021 due to the aftermath of the pandemic. Traditionally, Gibraltar makes a huge show of celebrating National Day with thousands of locals and visitors teeming into Casemates Square wearing red and white to listen to speeches and enjoy musical entertainment as they celebrate their identity.Vince TracyLOW KEY celebrations for Gibraltar National Day September 10 2021 due to the aftermath of the pandemic. Traditionally, Gibraltar makes a huge show of celebrating National Day with thousands of locals and visitors teeming into Casemates Square wearing red and white to listen to speeches and enjoy musical entertainment as they celebrate their identity.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 29 Aug 2021 14:25:58 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSPAIN must urgently change its rules on how much British pensioners need to earn to live there or its economy will suffer badly, a leading ex-pat said to The Express. Speaking from the Expat Centre in Costa Blanca South, Moira Carmenate said she was “surprised” that Spain hadn’t dropped its requirement for pensioners to prove an annual earning of more than £21,000 (€24,697). Spain is a second home to many criminal groups, in particular the Italian mafia. The recent arrests of two mafia bosses highlight this trend. At the beginning of August, Domenico Paviglianiti, a high-ranking member of the ‘Ndrangheta mafia group, was arrested in Madrid, where he had been hiding after being wrongly released from prison in Italy. Forgotten, lost or collected: Spaniards hang on to peseta coins and banknotes worth €1.6 billion The deadline to exchange the former currency for euros has now passed, but unlike in countries such as France or Portugal, a surprisingly large amount has not been returned.Vince TracySPAIN must urgently change its rules on how much British pensioners need to earn to live there or its economy will suffer badly, a leading ex-pat said to The Express. Speaking from the Expat Centre in Costa Blanca South, Moira Carmenate said she was “surprised” that Spain hadn’t dropped its requirement for pensioners to prove an annual earning of more than £21,000 (€24,697). Spain is a second home to many criminal groups, in particular the Italian mafia. The recent arrests of two mafia bosses highlight this trend. At the beginning of August, Domenico Paviglianiti, a high-ranking member of the ‘Ndrangheta mafia group, was arrested in Madrid, where he had been hiding after being wrongly released from prison in Italy. Forgotten, lost or collected: Spaniards hang on to peseta coins and banknotes worth €1.6 billion The deadline to exchange the former currency for euros has now passed, but unlike in countries such as France or Portugal, a surprisingly large amount has not been returned.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:43:48 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA 600.000 euro bill to replace burned containers in Valencia angers city officials because the money could be better used elsewhere. In the last two years 518 containers in Valencia have been destroyed in acts of vandalism, 278 standard, gray containers, 165 containers for paper and cardboard, and 75 for plastic. According to the City Council, most of them were burned. The search for quality land in the Province is reminiscent of the days of land grabs in the United States, with various companies outbidding each other to be able to instal the solar park. The situation became so serious that people began organising in opposition to the new land owners, attempting to educate the public and anyone who would listen about how dangerous uncontrolled solarization of Valencia Community can be for the environment. Despite Government guidance recommending they are worn in 'crowded and enclosed spaces', all but two frontbench ministers - Michael Gove and security minister Damian Hinds - declined to wear a mask. MPs were crammed shoulder-to-shoulder into the House for the first time since March last year to debate the situation in Afghanistan and were not required to socially distance or wear a mask.Vince TracyA 600.000 euro bill to replace burned containers in Valencia angers city officials because the money could be better used elsewhere. In the last two years 518 containers in Valencia have been destroyed in acts of vandalism, 278 standard, gray containers, 165 containers for paper and cardboard, and 75 for plastic. According to the City Council, most of them were burned. The search for quality land in the Province is reminiscent of the days of land grabs in the United States, with various companies outbidding each other to be able to instal the solar park. The situation became so serious that people began organising in opposition to the new land owners, attempting to educate the public and anyone who would listen about how dangerous uncontrolled solarization of Valencia Community can be for the environment. Despite Government guidance recommending they are worn in 'crowded and enclosed spaces', all but two frontbench ministers - Michael Gove and security minister Damian Hinds - declined to wear a mask. MPs were crammed shoulder-to-shoulder into the House for the first time since March last year to debate the situation in Afghanistan and were not required to socially distance or wear a mask.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Fri, 6 Aug 2021 21:35:54 +0200 https://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain is the number one country for Erasmus exchange students, and Valencia University is Europe’s most desired university… Valencia has become a favourite among European students participating in the Erasmus exchange programme, according to European Commission data. In the municipality of Tijarafe, on the island of La Palma, one of the Canary Islands, located among pine and almond trees in the northwest corner of the island, you can discover one of the most incredible sights, Poris de Candelaria, the ‘town within a cave’, overlooking the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean, where it is not unusual to regularly spot whales or dolphins.Vince TracySpain is the number one country for Erasmus exchange students, and Valencia University is Europe’s most desired university… Valencia has become a favourite among European students participating in the Erasmus exchange programme, according to European Commission data. In the municipality of Tijarafe, on the island of La Palma, one of the Canary Islands, located among pine and almond trees in the northwest corner of the island, you can discover one of the most incredible sights, Poris de Candelaria, the ‘town within a cave’, overlooking the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean, where it is not unusual to regularly spot whales or dolphins.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:25:56 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio politics vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe price of electricity in Spain has been rising for more than a year, but on July 21st 2021, it reached a new historic high of €106.57 / MWh, according to data from the Iberian Electricity Market Operator (OMIE). This amid an economic crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic and a national heatwave, has dealt another blow to Spanish pockets and has caused a wave of complaints. SPANISH town of Otero de Sanabria gets its own AVE train station for its 24 inhabitants Alfonso Fernandez Mañueco, the President of Castilla y Leon, accompanied by Raquel Sanchez, the Minister of Public Works, on Thursday, July 22, inaugurated the AVE new train station in the small town of Otero de Sanabria, which has just 24 inhabitants, who, after several months of seeing trains passing for Galicia, can now take advantage of the four daily services to Madrid and Galicia. In the UK This is the election that will determine the future of Labour — and perhaps whether it continues to exist as a party at all. No, not a plan to unseat Sir Keir Starmer — but the race to succeed 'Red Len' McCluskey as the leader of Unite, the 1.4-million strong trade union that the Corbyn-supporting McCluskeyVince TracyThe price of electricity in Spain has been rising for more than a year, but on July 21st 2021, it reached a new historic high of €106.57 / MWh, according to data from the Iberian Electricity Market Operator (OMIE). This amid an economic crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic and a national heatwave, has dealt another blow to Spanish pockets and has caused a wave of complaints. SPANISH town of Otero de Sanabria gets its own AVE train station for its 24 inhabitants Alfonso Fernandez Mañueco, the President of Castilla y Leon, accompanied by Raquel Sanchez, the Minister of Public Works, on Thursday, July 22, inaugurated the AVE new train station in the small town of Otero de Sanabria, which has just 24 inhabitants, who, after several months of seeing trains passing for Galicia, can now take advantage of the four daily services to Madrid and Galicia. In the UK This is the election that will determine the future of Labour — and perhaps whether it continues to exist as a party at all. No, not a plan to unseat Sir Keir Starmer — but the race to succeed 'Red Len' McCluskey as the leader of Unite, the 1.4-million strong trade union that the Corbyn-supporting McCluskeynews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:54:01 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noFrom July 1, the European Union is going to put into use a “coronavirus passport” that will allow its citizens to travel across the 27-country bloc without the need for quarantines – assuming the epidemiological situation does not take a new turn for the worse. The “EU Digital Covid Certificate,” as the scheme is known, is seeking to standardize the documents issued by each country so that they can be recognized by each member.Vince TracyFrom July 1, the European Union is going to put into use a “coronavirus passport” that will allow its citizens to travel across the 27-country bloc without the need for quarantines – assuming the epidemiological situation does not take a new turn for the worse. The “EU Digital Covid Certificate,” as the scheme is known, is seeking to standardize the documents issued by each country so that they can be recognized by each member.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 1 Jun 2021 20:34:57 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio politics vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noNuria Montes, general secretary of Hosbec, the hoteliers association of Benidorm and the Costa Blanca, made a scathing attack of the UK’s criteria for classifying countries in their traffic light system and accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson of protectionism. Emiliano García-Page, president of Castilla-La Mancha, has said that his government is planning to end the compulsory use of face masks outdoors in the region by July. According to a recent study published in early April 2021, by researchers Adrià Miralles- Núñez, Carlos Pradera and Juan A. Pujol, a new insect – Zelus renardii – with a powerful bite, has been detected in some of the autonomous communities of Spain, namely, the Valencian Community, Madrid and Cádiz, but they forecast that it will quickly spread to other regions of the country.Vince TracyNuria Montes, general secretary of Hosbec, the hoteliers association of Benidorm and the Costa Blanca, made a scathing attack of the UK’s criteria for classifying countries in their traffic light system and accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson of protectionism. Emiliano García-Page, president of Castilla-La Mancha, has said that his government is planning to end the compulsory use of face masks outdoors in the region by July. According to a recent study published in early April 2021, by researchers Adrià Miralles- Núñez, Carlos Pradera and Juan A. Pujol, a new insect – Zelus renardii – with a powerful bite, has been detected in some of the autonomous communities of Spain, namely, the Valencian Community, Madrid and Cádiz, but they forecast that it will quickly spread to other regions of the country.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 25 May 2021 21:37:00 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noEitan Biran, five, the sole survivor of a horror cable car crash in Italy which killed his parents,brother and great-grandparents, was protected by father Amit who 'wrapped his son in aninstinctive embrace', medics said........plus much more news from Spain and UKVince TracyEitan Biran, five, the sole survivor of a horror cable car crash in Italy which killed his parents,brother and great-grandparents, was protected by father Amit who 'wrapped his son in aninstinctive embrace', medics said........plus much more news from Spain and UKnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 18 May 2021 20:02:17 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe trends are clear. Eurostat has studied 1,216 regions – or provinces in the case of Spain – in 31 countries. Almost nine out of 10 will have a higher average age in 2050 than in 2019. Not all areas will age at the same rate. The fastest aging populations are expected to be those located mainly in Eastern Europe – the Baltic countries, Poland, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria; and southern Europe– Italy, Spain and Portugal. Spain’s Social Security system could be about to change. Negotiations underway with employerand worker representatives may lead to a new multi-tiered system of contributions for the self-employed based on annual revenue, as well as new benefit reduction rates for early retirement. Meanwhile Thousands of migrants have crossed into a Spanish enclave from Morocco after swimming around a border fence, taking advantage of relaxed border controls in the North African country.Vince TracyThe trends are clear. Eurostat has studied 1,216 regions – or provinces in the case of Spain – in 31 countries. Almost nine out of 10 will have a higher average age in 2050 than in 2019. Not all areas will age at the same rate. The fastest aging populations are expected to be those located mainly in Eastern Europe – the Baltic countries, Poland, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria; and southern Europe– Italy, Spain and Portugal. Spain’s Social Security system could be about to change. Negotiations underway with employerand worker representatives may lead to a new multi-tiered system of contributions for the self-employed based on annual revenue, as well as new benefit reduction rates for early retirement. Meanwhile Thousands of migrants have crossed into a Spanish enclave from Morocco after swimming around a border fence, taking advantage of relaxed border controls in the North African country.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 13 May 2021 13:43:08 +0200 https://www.vincetracy.com/podcastfile/donwoods3may2021.mp3 chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noPodemos as a party was born from the 2011 citizen movement known as 15-M, a series of protests in response to austerity policies in place at the time and political corruption. The emergence of the group in 2014, led by Iglesias, who back then was a university professor and television host, shookup the traditional two-party system in Spain. In 2019, Podemos joined forces with the United Left (IU) and Equo, to create Unidas Podemos ahead of a general election that year. In Spain, large groups of revellers chanted 'Freedom' and sang songs as they unleashed their emotions and boozed on take-out alcohol after the threat of fines of more than £500 was lifted.There were reports of clashes between partygoers and police in some parts of Madrid as officers tried to dissolve large gatherings of people without face masks on.Vince TracyPodemos as a party was born from the 2011 citizen movement known as 15-M, a series of protests in response to austerity policies in place at the time and political corruption. The emergence of the group in 2014, led by Iglesias, who back then was a university professor and television host, shookup the traditional two-party system in Spain. In 2019, Podemos joined forces with the United Left (IU) and Equo, to create Unidas Podemos ahead of a general election that year. In Spain, large groups of revellers chanted 'Freedom' and sang songs as they unleashed their emotions and boozed on take-out alcohol after the threat of fines of more than £500 was lifted.There were reports of clashes between partygoers and police in some parts of Madrid as officers tried to dissolve large gatherings of people without face masks on.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 4 May 2021 20:41:05 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio politics vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Italian government expects its debt to rise above 159.5 percent of GDP later this year, the highest figure in a century. To support its members the EU has agreed to a €672.5billion (£585billion) rescue package named the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)......and lots moreVince TracyThe Italian government expects its debt to rise above 159.5 percent of GDP later this year, the highest figure in a century. To support its members the EU has agreed to a €672.5billion (£585billion) rescue package named the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)......and lots morenews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:16:00 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTwenty retired French generals have called for military rule if Emmanuel Macron fails to halt the 'disintegration' of the country 'at the hands of Islamists', in an open letter published ahead of next year's presidential election. ...... The retired officers claimed that France was 'disintegrating with the Islamists of the hordes of the banlieue [suburbs] who are detaching large parts of the nation and turning them into territory subject to dogmas contrary to our constitution'.Vince TracyTwenty retired French generals have called for military rule if Emmanuel Macron fails to halt the 'disintegration' of the country 'at the hands of Islamists', in an open letter published ahead of next year's presidential election. ...... The retired officers claimed that France was 'disintegrating with the Islamists of the hordes of the banlieue [suburbs] who are detaching large parts of the nation and turning them into territory subject to dogmas contrary to our constitution'.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:06:09 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn UK a topless eco-activist accused of baring her breasts to mourners at Prince Philip's funeral yesterday has been charged with causing 'harassment, alarm and distress.'. ..................plus news from Spain including.... The Spanish National Police on Wednesday rescued a 12-year-old girl in the northwestern city of A Coruña who had allegedly been sold by her parents to another family. The financial exchange took place in Córdoba, in southern Spain, and the child was then taken to the region of Galicia, where the police located her after a one- month search. According to experts, there are a number of reasons why schools in Spain have been able to stay open. These include strict protocols to prevent contagion, such as the use of face masks for students over the age of six, social-distancing measures and – as is the rule in most regions – the preventive quarantine of classes when a positive case is detected in a class bubble.Vince TracyIn UK a topless eco-activist accused of baring her breasts to mourners at Prince Philip's funeral yesterday has been charged with causing 'harassment, alarm and distress.'. ..................plus news from Spain including.... The Spanish National Police on Wednesday rescued a 12-year-old girl in the northwestern city of A Coruña who had allegedly been sold by her parents to another family. The financial exchange took place in Córdoba, in southern Spain, and the child was then taken to the region of Galicia, where the police located her after a one- month search. According to experts, there are a number of reasons why schools in Spain have been able to stay open. These include strict protocols to prevent contagion, such as the use of face masks for students over the age of six, social-distancing measures and – as is the rule in most regions – the preventive quarantine of classes when a positive case is detected in a class bubble.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 13 Apr 2021 20:26:00 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noEuropean Council President Charles Michel said he can't sleep at night because of a humiliating seating gaffe that relegated the female EU commissioner to a sofa during a meeting on women's rights. Ursula Von der Leyen, the first female president of the European Commission, expressed surprise and raised a hand in disbelief when she found Michel had taken the only chair available next to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at the talksVince TracyEuropean Council President Charles Michel said he can't sleep at night because of a humiliating seating gaffe that relegated the female EU commissioner to a sofa during a meeting on women's rights. Ursula Von der Leyen, the first female president of the European Commission, expressed surprise and raised a hand in disbelief when she found Michel had taken the only chair available next to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at the talksnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 7 Apr 2021 13:40:15 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio-politics vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no...“People from the age of six and older have the obligation to wear masks [...] on public streets, in outdoor spaces and in any closed space that has a public use or is open to the public,”....................... Until now, regional governments were free to adapt these rules as they saw fit, and many did so immediately after they came out. Some regions made masks mandatory at all times, but introduced exceptions for certain situations, such as going to the beach. In Exceltur, they are extremely critical of the ubiquitous images of illegal parties in tourist apartments in cities like Madrid and the new rules that require travelers coming over the French border to have a negative PCR test. But in the Valencia region, the use of face masks was already mandatory in public areas, including beaches and swimming pools, regardless of social distance. This law was passed in February and will remain in force until April 12. Only those in the water are exempt.Vince Tracy...“People from the age of six and older have the obligation to wear masks [...] on public streets, in outdoor spaces and in any closed space that has a public use or is open to the public,”....................... Until now, regional governments were free to adapt these rules as they saw fit, and many did so immediately after they came out. Some regions made masks mandatory at all times, but introduced exceptions for certain situations, such as going to the beach. In Exceltur, they are extremely critical of the ubiquitous images of illegal parties in tourist apartments in cities like Madrid and the new rules that require travelers coming over the French border to have a negative PCR test. But in the Valencia region, the use of face masks was already mandatory in public areas, including beaches and swimming pools, regardless of social distance. This law was passed in February and will remain in force until April 12. Only those in the water are exempt.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:17:18 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio politics vince tracy (Vince Tracy)nolorry driver has been jailed for two years for smuggling ancient artefacts worth more than £76,000 into the UK from Bulgaria. Ancient coins, pendants, brooches, statues and spearheads were among the artefacts found hidden inside a trailer full of trousers at the Port of Dover in October last year. Police have smashed an international sex gang who forced Romanian women to become prostitutes in Britain. Police in Spain and Romania 'liberated' 17 women and one underage girl who were coerced into sex work. After expressing his condolences to the family of the teacher, ANDALUSIA REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CHIEF JESÚS AGUIRRE said that the clinical autopsy had been carried out by two pathologists and a coroner, and as such had been done in the “most regulated and scientific” manner possible...... The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has concluded that the vaccine is “safe and effective”, and it will once again be administered to under 55s from Wednesday. A start-up company in the Valencia region, on Spain's east coast, called MyTurn.es, has struck a deal with the developers to use software created by the Mediterranean firm. The SNP could promise to retain the monarchy even after Scotland quits the UK in a bid to placate unionists, Richard Fitzwilliams said. It comes after new polling revealed over half of Scots (52 percent) think there is still a place for the monarchy in the country. BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty has been 'reminded of her responsibilities' by the corporation after liking a series of anti-Conservative tweets after she and co-host Charlie Stayt ridiculed Robert Jenrick for having a Union flag and a portrait of the Queen in his office. A paedophile British teacher is awaiting trial in Spain accused of making indecent videos of children at the school where he worked - four years after he was spared jail for the same offence in the UK. The Earl of Clancarty told the House of Lords today school uniforms should be scrapped. He said the requirement was an "outmoded idea" and was part of a "wider educational policy working against a child-centred approach to education". Parents picking up their children from a primary school have been sent letters asking them to cover up as too many are wearing skimpy outfits. Sadiq Khan has launched an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and other bold policies to tackle air pollution in London. The Mayor's initiative is expected to save the NHS around £5 billion and more than one million hospital admissions over the next 30 years. But broadcaster Cristo Foufas has branded Mr Khan a "hypocrite" when he is driven around in a 5-litre Range Rover.Vince Tracylorry driver has been jailed for two years for smuggling ancient artefacts worth more than £76,000 into the UK from Bulgaria. Ancient coins, pendants, brooches, statues and spearheads were among the artefacts found hidden inside a trailer full of trousers at the Port of Dover in October last year. Police have smashed an international sex gang who forced Romanian women to become prostitutes in Britain. Police in Spain and Romania 'liberated' 17 women and one underage girl who were coerced into sex work. After expressing his condolences to the family of the teacher, ANDALUSIA REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CHIEF JESÚS AGUIRRE said that the clinical autopsy had been carried out by two pathologists and a coroner, and as such had been done in the “most regulated and scientific” manner possible...... The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has concluded that the vaccine is “safe and effective”, and it will once again be administered to under 55s from Wednesday. A start-up company in the Valencia region, on Spain's east coast, called MyTurn.es, has struck a deal with the developers to use software created by the Mediterranean firm. The SNP could promise to retain the monarchy even after Scotland quits the UK in a bid to placate unionists, Richard Fitzwilliams said. It comes after new polling revealed over half of Scots (52 percent) think there is still a place for the monarchy in the country. BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty has been 'reminded of her responsibilities' by the corporation after liking a series of anti-Conservative tweets after she and co-host Charlie Stayt ridiculed Robert Jenrick for having a Union flag and a portrait of the Queen in his office. A paedophile British teacher is awaiting trial in Spain accused of making indecent videos of children at the school where he worked - four years after he was spared jail for the same offence in the UK. The Earl of Clancarty told the House of Lords today school uniforms should be scrapped. He said the requirement was an "outmoded idea" and was part of a "wider educational policy working against a child-centred approach to education". Parents picking up their children from a primary school have been sent letters asking them to cover up as too many are wearing skimpy outfits. Sadiq Khan has launched an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and other bold policies to tackle air pollution in London. The Mayor's initiative is expected to save the NHS around £5 billion and more than one million hospital admissions over the next 30 years. But broadcaster Cristo Foufas has branded Mr Khan a "hypocrite" when he is driven around in a 5-litre Range Rover.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 17 Mar 2021 22:08:17 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noPablo Iglesias, leader of the left-wing Podemos group and currently the second deputy prime minister in the coalition government with the PSOE socialists, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is to leave his role to stand for the presidency of the Madrid regional government, in the elections to be held on 4 May. Iglesias has announced his reasons and intentions in a video posted on social media Madrid will be heading to the polls on 4 May following last week’s ‘political earthquake’. The current president of the capital’s regional government, Isabel Díaz Ayuso of the right-wing People’s Party (PP), called for elections in order to avoid a potential motion of no confidence against her from the socialist PSOE and centre-right Ciudadanos (Cs) parties. In an interview on Monday, Ayuso has said that she will have no problem making a pact with the far-right Vox party, if necessary.Vince TracyPablo Iglesias, leader of the left-wing Podemos group and currently the second deputy prime minister in the coalition government with the PSOE socialists, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is to leave his role to stand for the presidency of the Madrid regional government, in the elections to be held on 4 May. Iglesias has announced his reasons and intentions in a video posted on social media Madrid will be heading to the polls on 4 May following last week’s ‘political earthquake’. The current president of the capital’s regional government, Isabel Díaz Ayuso of the right-wing People’s Party (PP), called for elections in order to avoid a potential motion of no confidence against her from the socialist PSOE and centre-right Ciudadanos (Cs) parties. In an interview on Monday, Ayuso has said that she will have no problem making a pact with the far-right Vox party, if necessary.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 9 Mar 2021 20:50:06 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio politics vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noGroups of Christian protesters in Cyprus have gathered outside the state broadcasting agency demanding the withdrawal of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest entry, El Diablo, claiming that it promotes devil worship and makes a mockery of the country’s strong religious beliefsVince TracyGroups of Christian protesters in Cyprus have gathered outside the state broadcasting agency demanding the withdrawal of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest entry, El Diablo, claiming that it promotes devil worship and makes a mockery of the country’s strong religious beliefsnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 4 Mar 2021 13:36:19 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio politics vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noFormer French premier Nicolas Sarkozy is to have an electronic band fitted around his ankle so he can serve a 12-month prison sentence from the confines of his home. French MEP Julie Lechanteaux was asked to address her European Parliament colleagues in English during a virtual parliamentary session on Thursday.Vince TracyFormer French premier Nicolas Sarkozy is to have an electronic band fitted around his ankle so he can serve a 12-month prison sentence from the confines of his home. French MEP Julie Lechanteaux was asked to address her European Parliament colleagues in English during a virtual parliamentary session on Thursday.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:31:16 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio politics vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no.Having attempted to break international law, the European Commission next attempted to break the border between Northern Ireland, the rest of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. A border that the Commission had spent the last five years pretending to care deeply about. ...................................................... Street protests that began in Barcelona over the arrest of Spanish rapper Pablo Hasél extended to Madrid on Wednesday night, leading to clashes between supporters of the musician and riot police.Vince Tracy.Having attempted to break international law, the European Commission next attempted to break the border between Northern Ireland, the rest of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. A border that the Commission had spent the last five years pretending to care deeply about. ...................................................... Street protests that began in Barcelona over the arrest of Spanish rapper Pablo Hasél extended to Madrid on Wednesday night, leading to clashes between supporters of the musician and riot police.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:08:49 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio politics vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpeaking for the first time since the ban earlier this week, recently-appointed BBC Director-General Tim Davie accused countries such as China of trying to expand their “control of information”. The BBC boss warned it is of “deep concern” that China was preventing the BBC from properly doing its job and broadcasting around the world. The Director-General warned of the “growing global threats to the free media as some seek to increase their control of nformation”............"Now, more than ever, it is important that we speak out to defend free and fair journalism.”Vince TracySpeaking for the first time since the ban earlier this week, recently-appointed BBC Director-General Tim Davie accused countries such as China of trying to expand their “control of information”. The BBC boss warned it is of “deep concern” that China was preventing the BBC from properly doing its job and broadcasting around the world. The Director-General warned of the “growing global threats to the free media as some seek to increase their control of nformation”............"Now, more than ever, it is important that we speak out to defend free and fair journalism.”news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 9 Feb 2021 20:15:45 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio politics vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA group of almost 200 British academics from more than a dozen UK universities could face jail, as officials probe whether they may have unwittingly helped the Chinese government build weapons of mass destruction. Officials are investigating the academics amid suspicion they may have breached laws designed to protect national security and human rights.Vince TracyA group of almost 200 British academics from more than a dozen UK universities could face jail, as officials probe whether they may have unwittingly helped the Chinese government build weapons of mass destruction. Officials are investigating the academics amid suspicion they may have breached laws designed to protect national security and human rights.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 4 Feb 2021 14:05:29 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio politisc vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noDuring a protest against the imposition of a nationwide 9pm curfew in Eindhoven last Sunday, a police truckturned its water cannon on a young woman who was hurled against a concrete wall so hard that she appeared to bounce off it. Spain has experienced extreme weather conditions across the country over the last fortnight, during a highly unusual period of record-breaking high and low temperatures, snowfall and earthquakes. “We found changes in the tongue that until then had not been linked to Covid: the tongue is enlarged, it appears swollen, the teeth marks can be seen and it can also be depapillated.................... Spain is facing another debate about face masks. At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Spanish health authorities did not recommend the use of face masks, partly because there were not enough to supply everyone. In 2014, Spanish doctor Gabriel Heras, specialist in Intensive Medicine, created the International Research Project for the Humanisation of Intensive Care Units (HU-CI Project). Black Lives Matter has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of what the nominator said was BLM's impact in raising awareness of racism worldwide......... Petter Eide, the Norwegian parliamentarian who nominated BLM, dismissed questions about violence carried out in the movement's name. Six men aged between 20-34, including the ‘YouTuber’ and influencer Gonzalo Sapiña, were detained in an investigation into alleged fraud surrounding trading courses, as part of a joint operation involving Europol and other law enforcement agencies.Vince TracyDuring a protest against the imposition of a nationwide 9pm curfew in Eindhoven last Sunday, a police truckturned its water cannon on a young woman who was hurled against a concrete wall so hard that she appeared to bounce off it. Spain has experienced extreme weather conditions across the country over the last fortnight, during a highly unusual period of record-breaking high and low temperatures, snowfall and earthquakes. “We found changes in the tongue that until then had not been linked to Covid: the tongue is enlarged, it appears swollen, the teeth marks can be seen and it can also be depapillated.................... Spain is facing another debate about face masks. At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Spanish health authorities did not recommend the use of face masks, partly because there were not enough to supply everyone. In 2014, Spanish doctor Gabriel Heras, specialist in Intensive Medicine, created the International Research Project for the Humanisation of Intensive Care Units (HU-CI Project). Black Lives Matter has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of what the nominator said was BLM's impact in raising awareness of racism worldwide......... Petter Eide, the Norwegian parliamentarian who nominated BLM, dismissed questions about violence carried out in the movement's name. Six men aged between 20-34, including the ‘YouTuber’ and influencer Gonzalo Sapiña, were detained in an investigation into alleged fraud surrounding trading courses, as part of a joint operation involving Europol and other law enforcement agencies.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:23:23 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio politics vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noEU commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said a 'transparency mechanism' is being introduced as she insisted that the bloc 'means business' about getting its fair share of supplies. A home confinement cannot be legally imposed in Spain under the current emergency state approved by parliament in late October and due to expire in May. But the string of increasingly strict restrictions imposed by regional governments is coming close to a de facto lockdown. Concern is rising in Spain over the number of individuals who have jumped the line to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. The list includes several mayors, a regional health chief and family members of medical workers. Vaccines may not fully prevent people from passing Covid-19 on to others, England’s deputy chief medical officer has again warned. Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said Rufus Hound has seen MPs and Bomb victims call for him to be removed from Dancing on Ice after he retweeted unsubstantiated claims Theresa May planned the Manchester terror attack.Vince TracyEU commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said a 'transparency mechanism' is being introduced as she insisted that the bloc 'means business' about getting its fair share of supplies. A home confinement cannot be legally imposed in Spain under the current emergency state approved by parliament in late October and due to expire in May. But the string of increasingly strict restrictions imposed by regional governments is coming close to a de facto lockdown. Concern is rising in Spain over the number of individuals who have jumped the line to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. The list includes several mayors, a regional health chief and family members of medical workers. Vaccines may not fully prevent people from passing Covid-19 on to others, England’s deputy chief medical officer has again warned. Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said Rufus Hound has seen MPs and Bomb victims call for him to be removed from Dancing on Ice after he retweeted unsubstantiated claims Theresa May planned the Manchester terror attack.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:14:59 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html Spain and UK .. chat radio politics vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe worst snow seen this century has caused chaos, leaving three dead and hundreds of drivers trapped in their vehicles. Madrid, Albacete, Cuenca, Toledo, Guadalajara, Valencia, Castellón, Tarragona, Teruel and Zaragoza are expected to see 20 centimeters of snowfall The number of coronavirus cases recorded in Spain since the beginning of the pandemic officially exceeded two million on Thursday, amid warnings of difficult weeks ahead. According to the Health Ministry’s latest report, all data points clearly indicate that the pandemic continues to follow an upward trend.Vince TracyThe worst snow seen this century has caused chaos, leaving three dead and hundreds of drivers trapped in their vehicles. Madrid, Albacete, Cuenca, Toledo, Guadalajara, Valencia, Castellón, Tarragona, Teruel and Zaragoza are expected to see 20 centimeters of snowfall The number of coronavirus cases recorded in Spain since the beginning of the pandemic officially exceeded two million on Thursday, amid warnings of difficult weeks ahead. According to the Health Ministry’s latest report, all data points clearly indicate that the pandemic continues to follow an upward trend.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 8 Dec 2020 20:44:32 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radiio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAs of 31st December non/resident expats will have to return home after 90 days in the Schengen country as opposed to 180 days. They will need to return for 90 days and then will be eligible for the next 90 day stay. This will have implications for long stay semi/permanent residents. The DGT has come up with a new system for exchanging UK driving licences that went live on Monday November 16th that creates a two-step process to enable UK nationals to complete stage one before the end of year deadline even if they are unable to secure a coveted cita previa at a local DGT office. ALICANTE-ELCHE airport will be renamed after the Mediterranean province's most famous poet, Miguel Hernández – an announcement had been made on the exact day of what would have been his 110th birthday. In the UK, John Price - a local potato and cattle farmer - dredged a section of the River Lugg near Leominster in Herefordshire and reportedly stripped a mile-long stretch of the bank of trees and bushes. Video footage taken from the ground shows aggressive boos from the stands as the players took the knee, prompting criticism from ex-players including Lineker, Trevor Sinclair and Greg Halford. Eddie Jones, 60, was responding to a question from a pupil during an event at Eton the £42,500-a-year-school near Windsor, in Berkshire. A female staff member told the England rugby coach that she thought it was an 'inappropriate word', according to a parent. Meanwhile, another parent added that he was respectfully asked to define manliness and that such questions are a necessary part of the events. A nurse who drunkenly smashed her car into a teenage boy will be allowed to return to her profession following a suspension after expressing her deep remorse. Sarah Hogg got behind the wheel, despite being double the drink drive limit after celebrating her 50th birthday and lost control of the Honda CR-V. ….President Donald Trump has tweeted video of a Chinese professor suggesting that China has managed to influence U.S. policy for decades thanks to a special network of relationships with people at the upper echelons of American power.Vince TracyAs of 31st December non/resident expats will have to return home after 90 days in the Schengen country as opposed to 180 days. They will need to return for 90 days and then will be eligible for the next 90 day stay. This will have implications for long stay semi/permanent residents. The DGT has come up with a new system for exchanging UK driving licences that went live on Monday November 16th that creates a two-step process to enable UK nationals to complete stage one before the end of year deadline even if they are unable to secure a coveted cita previa at a local DGT office. ALICANTE-ELCHE airport will be renamed after the Mediterranean province's most famous poet, Miguel Hernández – an announcement had been made on the exact day of what would have been his 110th birthday. In the UK, John Price - a local potato and cattle farmer - dredged a section of the River Lugg near Leominster in Herefordshire and reportedly stripped a mile-long stretch of the bank of trees and bushes. Video footage taken from the ground shows aggressive boos from the stands as the players took the knee, prompting criticism from ex-players including Lineker, Trevor Sinclair and Greg Halford. Eddie Jones, 60, was responding to a question from a pupil during an event at Eton the £42,500-a-year-school near Windsor, in Berkshire. A female staff member told the England rugby coach that she thought it was an 'inappropriate word', according to a parent. Meanwhile, another parent added that he was respectfully asked to define manliness and that such questions are a necessary part of the events. A nurse who drunkenly smashed her car into a teenage boy will be allowed to return to her profession following a suspension after expressing her deep remorse. Sarah Hogg got behind the wheel, despite being double the drink drive limit after celebrating her 50th birthday and lost control of the Honda CR-V. ….President Donald Trump has tweeted video of a Chinese professor suggesting that China has managed to influence U.S. policy for decades thanks to a special network of relationships with people at the upper echelons of American power.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:20:09 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no.Why is it so difficult to reach an agreement on education in Spain? “Different ways of perceiving society and life come into play. The Lomloe, popularly known as the “Celaá law” after Education Minister Isabel Celaá, was approved on Thursday inside a divided lower house of parliament with 177 votes in favor, 148 against and 17 abstentions. Regional governments must aim to reduce the environmental impact of education centers and create “safe paths to school” to allow students to walk to school. The Spanish Constitutional Court on Thursday upheld most of the Public Safety law, popularly known as the “gag law,” including the immediate removal of migrants who try to enter Spanish territory by crossing the border fence in Spain’s North African exclave cities, Ceuta and Melilla.Vince Tracy.Why is it so difficult to reach an agreement on education in Spain? “Different ways of perceiving society and life come into play. The Lomloe, popularly known as the “Celaá law” after Education Minister Isabel Celaá, was approved on Thursday inside a divided lower house of parliament with 177 votes in favor, 148 against and 17 abstentions. Regional governments must aim to reduce the environmental impact of education centers and create “safe paths to school” to allow students to walk to school. The Spanish Constitutional Court on Thursday upheld most of the Public Safety law, popularly known as the “gag law,” including the immediate removal of migrants who try to enter Spanish territory by crossing the border fence in Spain’s North African exclave cities, Ceuta and Melilla.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:21:23 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain’s Coronavirus-ravaged economy is expected to fall by an unprecedented 11.2% this year, with tax revenues due to fall by 7.6%. The PSOE–Podemos coalition government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez aims to bolster revenues by 6.8 billion euros with its 2021 budget. ‘This budget cannot be postponed. This budget is essential for the modernisation and recovery of our economy,’ Sánchez said.Vince TracySpain’s Coronavirus-ravaged economy is expected to fall by an unprecedented 11.2% this year, with tax revenues due to fall by 7.6%. The PSOE–Podemos coalition government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez aims to bolster revenues by 6.8 billion euros with its 2021 budget. ‘This budget cannot be postponed. This budget is essential for the modernisation and recovery of our economy,’ Sánchez said.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 3 Nov 2020 20:14:45 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noJust posted:@terrywhitehead joins @vincetracy to discuss #Paris #Nice #Vienna #Covid #gotafria #Mali #Logroño #UK #Tourism #anti-Semitic #dementia #1966 #WorldCup#Barbarians #BBCVince TracyJust posted:@terrywhitehead joins @vincetracy to discuss #Paris #Nice #Vienna #Covid #gotafria #Mali #Logroño #UK #Tourism #anti-Semitic #dementia #1966 #WorldCup#Barbarians #BBCnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 20 Oct 2020 20:27:08 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe perfect storm that dragged Spain to the bottom of advanced economies Experts point to factors such as reliance on tourism, a stricter lockdown and the small size of businesses............................... Spain has been hampered by its excessive reliance on tourism, which in pre-crisis days contributed around 14% of GDP and employed three million peopleVince TracyThe perfect storm that dragged Spain to the bottom of advanced economies Experts point to factors such as reliance on tourism, a stricter lockdown and the small size of businesses............................... Spain has been hampered by its excessive reliance on tourism, which in pre-crisis days contributed around 14% of GDP and employed three million peoplenews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:06:54 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Spanish royal family presided on Monday over celebrations to mark Spain’s National Day on October 12 amid protests against the central government. The event, which was scaled down due to the coronavirus pandemic, paid tribute to the civil organizations that have been on the frontline of the fight against the virus. “Long live the king!”. It is the phrase with which the former president of the Government Mariano Rajoy begins a 14-minute video in which 183 personalities from politics, culture, the business world, journalism and sports, among others, repeat the proclamation over and over again , as part of an initiative of the ‘Free and Equal’ platform in support of Felipe VI. …..Vince TracyThe Spanish royal family presided on Monday over celebrations to mark Spain’s National Day on October 12 amid protests against the central government. The event, which was scaled down due to the coronavirus pandemic, paid tribute to the civil organizations that have been on the frontline of the fight against the virus. “Long live the king!”. It is the phrase with which the former president of the Government Mariano Rajoy begins a 14-minute video in which 183 personalities from politics, culture, the business world, journalism and sports, among others, repeat the proclamation over and over again , as part of an initiative of the ‘Free and Equal’ platform in support of Felipe VI. …..news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 15 Sep 2020 19:38:26 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA woman was arrested on Monday at Zurriola beach in San Sebastián, in Spain’s Basque Country, after going surfing when she should have been in quarantine. After confirming that the woman had tested positive for Covid-19 and was meant to be at home, several officers – some in protective suits to avoid contagion – went down to the beach to take her out of the water.Vince TracyA woman was arrested on Monday at Zurriola beach in San Sebastián, in Spain’s Basque Country, after going surfing when she should have been in quarantine. After confirming that the woman had tested positive for Covid-19 and was meant to be at home, several officers – some in protective suits to avoid contagion – went down to the beach to take her out of the water.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 8 Sep 2020 20:00:13 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noBankia and CaixaBank are considering a merger that would create the biggest lender in Spain, the banks said in a Thursday statement to the securities market watchdog CNMV. The new bank would hold €650 billion in assets, although it would lack the international presence of other Spanish lenders such as Santander and BBVA.Vince TracyBankia and CaixaBank are considering a merger that would create the biggest lender in Spain, the banks said in a Thursday statement to the securities market watchdog CNMV. The new bank would hold €650 billion in assets, although it would lack the international presence of other Spanish lenders such as Santander and BBVA.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:05:17 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noPrime minister Pedro Sanchez has announced that any of Spain’s 17 autonomous communities can call their own state of alarm to contain localised coronavirus outbreaks. The Spanish government plans to build 32-foot cylindrical walls around its North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla to stop raids by migrants and individual attempts to enter the country. The government is taking the ongoing harassment that is being suffered by Unidas Podemos politician s Pablo Iglesias and Irene Montero very seriously, considering it not to be an isolated incident but rather the result of a political climate that is being fanned by the far right. .......................Over the past week a number of politicians, including Defense Minister Margarita Robles, have recalled the words of Pablo Iglesias in 2013, when he described noisy protests – known in Spanish as escraches – being staged at the time outside the homes of some members of the then-Popular Party government as being “democratic medicine.”Vince TracyPrime minister Pedro Sanchez has announced that any of Spain’s 17 autonomous communities can call their own state of alarm to contain localised coronavirus outbreaks. The Spanish government plans to build 32-foot cylindrical walls around its North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla to stop raids by migrants and individual attempts to enter the country. The government is taking the ongoing harassment that is being suffered by Unidas Podemos politician s Pablo Iglesias and Irene Montero very seriously, considering it not to be an isolated incident but rather the result of a political climate that is being fanned by the far right. .......................Over the past week a number of politicians, including Defense Minister Margarita Robles, have recalled the words of Pablo Iglesias in 2013, when he described noisy protests – known in Spanish as escraches – being staged at the time outside the homes of some members of the then-Popular Party government as being “democratic medicine.”news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:49:01 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpanish Health Minister Salvador Illa announced on Friday that the government is closing nightclubs and nighttime bars across Spain in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus. He also explained that all establishments, such as restaurants, would have to close at 1am, with no new patrons allowed to enter from midnight onward. Illa also announced that new residents entering senior care homes would be subject to PCR tests to detect coronavirus infections, as would staff from such residences returning from their vacations. Visits to homes will also be limited to one person per resident with a maximum of one hour. This measure will be relaxed, Illa explained, in the case of patients “who are nearing the end of their lives.”Vince TracySpanish Health Minister Salvador Illa announced on Friday that the government is closing nightclubs and nighttime bars across Spain in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus. He also explained that all establishments, such as restaurants, would have to close at 1am, with no new patrons allowed to enter from midnight onward. Illa also announced that new residents entering senior care homes would be subject to PCR tests to detect coronavirus infections, as would staff from such residences returning from their vacations. Visits to homes will also be limited to one person per resident with a maximum of one hour. This measure will be relaxed, Illa explained, in the case of patients “who are nearing the end of their lives.”news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sat, 8 Aug 2020 12:36:53 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn the end, it took a personal meeting between father and son to get the stalled talks back on track. As one source familiar with the matter described it: “There were no good solutions, just less bad ones.” For Juan Carlos I, his red line was preserving his honorary title of emeritus king, which was bestowed upon him in June 2014, a few days before abdicating the throne. For Felipe VI, the goal was to get his father to voluntarily accept a solution, instead of having to impose one on him. As for the best way to break the news to Spanish public opinion, it was agreed that Juan Carlos I would write a letter to his son and that this letter would be shared by the royal household.Vince TracyIn the end, it took a personal meeting between father and son to get the stalled talks back on track. As one source familiar with the matter described it: “There were no good solutions, just less bad ones.” For Juan Carlos I, his red line was preserving his honorary title of emeritus king, which was bestowed upon him in June 2014, a few days before abdicating the throne. For Felipe VI, the goal was to get his father to voluntarily accept a solution, instead of having to impose one on him. As for the best way to break the news to Spanish public opinion, it was agreed that Juan Carlos I would write a letter to his son and that this letter would be shared by the royal household.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 6 Aug 2020 14:18:32 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise in Spain, with 1,525 new infections detected in 24 hours on Friday – the highest figure since the end of the lockdown period. The surge in cases has sparked concern in Europe, leading several countries, including France and Germany, to recommend against travel to the Spanish regions most affected by the outbreaks. In other news, Gibraltarian authorities have been seeking a formula that will allow the British Overseas Territory to retain ties to the European Union, The Rock could possibly join the customs union or the Schengen Area.Vince TracyThe number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise in Spain, with 1,525 new infections detected in 24 hours on Friday – the highest figure since the end of the lockdown period. The surge in cases has sparked concern in Europe, leading several countries, including France and Germany, to recommend against travel to the Spanish regions most affected by the outbreaks. In other news, Gibraltarian authorities have been seeking a formula that will allow the British Overseas Territory to retain ties to the European Union, The Rock could possibly join the customs union or the Schengen Area.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:34:02 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noMinisters decided to reimpose quarantine travel restrictions on Spain after it emerged 10 Britons had returned from the country with coronavirus and Professor Chris Whitty said 'doing nothing isn't an option'. In the UK...... As a nation, we have lost any sense of personal responsibility for our health. People are affronted at the mere suggestion that they might be to blame for their bulk. They castigate ministers for mismangement and underfunding of the NHS, yet political meddling is nothing compared with the ruination the health system faces because of the overweight.Vince TracyMinisters decided to reimpose quarantine travel restrictions on Spain after it emerged 10 Britons had returned from the country with coronavirus and Professor Chris Whitty said 'doing nothing isn't an option'. In the UK...... As a nation, we have lost any sense of personal responsibility for our health. People are affronted at the mere suggestion that they might be to blame for their bulk. They castigate ministers for mismangement and underfunding of the NHS, yet political meddling is nothing compared with the ruination the health system faces because of the overweight.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:27:12 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA beach in Barcelona, a wedding in Tudela and a Red Cross centre in Malaga are among the places where new clusters of cases have been found in recent weeks.Dinner parties, sports events and a summer language school have also been affected by virus outbreaks in a setback to Spain's efforts to resume normal life after one of the world's strictest lockdowns.Vince TracyA beach in Barcelona, a wedding in Tudela and a Red Cross centre in Malaga are among the places where new clusters of cases have been found in recent weeks.Dinner parties, sports events and a summer language school have also been affected by virus outbreaks in a setback to Spain's efforts to resume normal life after one of the world's strictest lockdowns.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 9 Jul 2020 13:03:30 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat rsdio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noPortugal has registered a surge in newCovid-19cases today, with more than 328 more infections diagnosed on Sunday, according to the Portuguese health authority. Nearly 30 Costa del Sol beaches had to turn visitors away at the busiest times of the day on Sunday in resorts including Benalmadena Beaches in Malaga were also forced to reduce the number of visitors in order to ensure social distancing.. Britons returned to pubs and bars across parts of the UK, including London's Soho, Liverpool and Manchester, today to enjoy a pint in the sunshine after new regulations allowing pubs in England to reopen came into force yesterday.Vince TracyPortugal has registered a surge in newCovid-19cases today, with more than 328 more infections diagnosed on Sunday, according to the Portuguese health authority. Nearly 30 Costa del Sol beaches had to turn visitors away at the busiest times of the day on Sunday in resorts including Benalmadena Beaches in Malaga were also forced to reduce the number of visitors in order to ensure social distancing.. Britons returned to pubs and bars across parts of the UK, including London's Soho, Liverpool and Manchester, today to enjoy a pint in the sunshine after new regulations allowing pubs in England to reopen came into force yesterday.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:30:33 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noin other news, a new study published in Nature has found that the coronavirus lockdown measures may have saved 450,000 lives in Spain. Spain’s Ministry of Health has confirmed that around 60% of Spain’s current Covid-19 cases have been imported.Vince Tracyin other news, a new study published in Nature has found that the coronavirus lockdown measures may have saved 450,000 lives in Spain. Spain’s Ministry of Health has confirmed that around 60% of Spain’s current Covid-19 cases have been imported.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:22:14 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn the UK The BBC Breakfast presenter said her role is not to sit and ‘blankly’ read the ¡news but instead inform viewers ‘neutrally’ and give insight where possible. Last year the 45-year-old was embroiled in a race row after she condemned President Donald Trump for telling some female politicians to ‘go back’ to where they came from. She was found to have breached editorial guidelines by the corporation’s complaints unit, but the ruling was reversed after an outcry.Vince TracyIn the UK The BBC Breakfast presenter said her role is not to sit and ‘blankly’ read the ¡news but instead inform viewers ‘neutrally’ and give insight where possible. Last year the 45-year-old was embroiled in a race row after she condemned President Donald Trump for telling some female politicians to ‘go back’ to where they came from. She was found to have breached editorial guidelines by the corporation’s complaints unit, but the ruling was reversed after an outcry.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 3 Jun 2020 13:15:45 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat vradio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed Deal with the Basque Nationalist Party and the Catalan Republican Left will ensure that the executive’s emergency powers for dealing with the coronavirus crisis remain in place until June 21Vince TracySpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed Deal with the Basque Nationalist Party and the Catalan Republican Left will ensure that the executive’s emergency powers for dealing with the coronavirus crisis remain in place until June 21news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 27 May 2020 13:12:15 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noÉlisabeth Borne. the French minister of Ecological Transition has shocked her Spanish counterparts recommending her compatriots NOT to travel to Spain for their holidays.......... “The Spanish tourist industry has taken a serious over the last few months and will take a least two years to recover, this is the last thing we need to hear” said the Minister for Travel and Tourism in Spain. During the weekly televised press conference he has held since the coronavirus crisis began, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Saturday that the country would be reopening to overseas tourists in July.Vince TracyÉlisabeth Borne. the French minister of Ecological Transition has shocked her Spanish counterparts recommending her compatriots NOT to travel to Spain for their holidays.......... “The Spanish tourist industry has taken a serious over the last few months and will take a least two years to recover, this is the last thing we need to hear” said the Minister for Travel and Tourism in Spain. During the weekly televised press conference he has held since the coronavirus crisis began, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Saturday that the country would be reopening to overseas tourists in July.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 20 May 2020 12:49:22 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWASTEWATER in Calpe sewers is to be analysed to detect the presence, concentration and evolution of SARS-Co-2 which causes Covid-19. Samples are currently being taken and tested over a two-week period with findings made available to the Health authorities.Vince TracyWASTEWATER in Calpe sewers is to be analysed to detect the presence, concentration and evolution of SARS-Co-2 which causes Covid-19. Samples are currently being taken and tested over a two-week period with findings made available to the Health authorities.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 13 May 2020 13:19:50 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html c hat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noLa Nucía and La Marina Baixa have gone to PHASE 1 and these are the new measures you need to know (effective from Monday, May 11) Shops: Opening of shops of less than 400 m2. The previous appointment is eliminated, but the capacity is limited to 30%. Markets: Outdoor on public roads with distance restrictions and capacity limitation. The time will be the strictly necessary for the purchase. Meetings: Meetings of a maximum of 10 people (friends, neighbours, family, etc.), inside and outside the home, are allowed. Vulnerable groups excluded. Hygiene measures and a safety distance of 2 meters must be maintained. Terraces: The terraces are opened to 50% of their capacity. Minimum distance of 2 meters between tables and groups of clients will have a maximum of 10 people. Card payment is recommended.Vince TracyLa Nucía and La Marina Baixa have gone to PHASE 1 and these are the new measures you need to know (effective from Monday, May 11) Shops: Opening of shops of less than 400 m2. The previous appointment is eliminated, but the capacity is limited to 30%. Markets: Outdoor on public roads with distance restrictions and capacity limitation. The time will be the strictly necessary for the purchase. Meetings: Meetings of a maximum of 10 people (friends, neighbours, family, etc.), inside and outside the home, are allowed. Vulnerable groups excluded. Hygiene measures and a safety distance of 2 meters must be maintained. Terraces: The terraces are opened to 50% of their capacity. Minimum distance of 2 meters between tables and groups of clients will have a maximum of 10 people. Card payment is recommended.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 7 May 2020 14:14:32 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html c hat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA nervous-looking driver in Spain´s Costa Blanca area was pulled up by the Guardia Civil, and was found to have thousands of euros on him Guardia Civil officers stopped the man´s car at a routine stop in the town of Albatera to check on why he was on the road during the country´s lockdown laws.Vince TracyA nervous-looking driver in Spain´s Costa Blanca area was pulled up by the Guardia Civil, and was found to have thousands of euros on him Guardia Civil officers stopped the man´s car at a routine stop in the town of Albatera to check on why he was on the road during the country´s lockdown laws.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:45:00 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA breakthrough by a team of top British scientists means that, by June, people could be able to reliably test whether they have developed immunity to the virus - and then be allowed to return to work and socialise as normal. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Vince TracyA breakthrough by a team of top British scientists means that, by June, people could be able to reliably test whether they have developed immunity to the virus - and then be allowed to return to work and socialise as normal. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:32:57 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe number of daily coronavirus deaths registered in Spain fell to 399 on Monday, according to the latest figures supplied by the Health Ministry. That is the lowest figure seen since March 22, when there were 394.Vince TracyThe number of daily coronavirus deaths registered in Spain fell to 399 on Monday, according to the latest figures supplied by the Health Ministry. That is the lowest figure seen since March 22, when there were 394.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:45:44 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWith this terrible global pandemic now hitting almost every country on earth I chatted with Terry Whitehead to discover how he has been coping Overnight the 285 new deaths in Germany - surpassed the previous record of 266 last Friday - Spain started to return to work on Monday as non-essential workers such as factory and construction personnel were allowed to resume their jobs after a two-week ban.Vince TracyWith this terrible global pandemic now hitting almost every country on earth I chatted with Terry Whitehead to discover how he has been coping Overnight the 285 new deaths in Germany - surpassed the previous record of 266 last Friday - Spain started to return to work on Monday as non-essential workers such as factory and construction personnel were allowed to resume their jobs after a two-week ban.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 8 Apr 2020 14:19:28 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn Spain The Government has decided to prolong the state of alarm until April 26 , during which 47 million citizens must remain confined to their homes to stop the spread of the coronavirus. .The data says that the coronavirus is more contagious and more lethal than the flu , which is estimated to kill 0.13% or 0.16% of patients ...... In the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has gone into intensive care. Humiliated Nicola Sturgeon admitted that the resignation of Scotland's chief medical officer for flouting her own lockdown rules will damage the country's coronavirus responseVince TracyIn Spain The Government has decided to prolong the state of alarm until April 26 , during which 47 million citizens must remain confined to their homes to stop the spread of the coronavirus. .The data says that the coronavirus is more contagious and more lethal than the flu , which is estimated to kill 0.13% or 0.16% of patients ...... In the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has gone into intensive care. Humiliated Nicola Sturgeon admitted that the resignation of Scotland's chief medical officer for flouting her own lockdown rules will damage the country's coronavirus responsenews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 1 Apr 2020 14:50:16 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWith this terrible global pandemic now hitting almost every country on earth I chatted with Terry Whitehead to discover how he has been coping . Agriculture is one of the basic pillars to ensure the proper functioning of the distribution chain that ensures citizen food at a time when the population remains confined to their homes.Vince TracyWith this terrible global pandemic now hitting almost every country on earth I chatted with Terry Whitehead to discover how he has been coping . Agriculture is one of the basic pillars to ensure the proper functioning of the distribution chain that ensures citizen food at a time when the population remains confined to their homes.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:47:08 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWith this terrible global pandemic now hitting almost every country on earth I chatted with Terry Whitehead to discover how he has been coping. At least 60 priests have died in Italy amid the country's coronavirus pandemic as the Pope called on them to 'have courage' to attend the sick.Vince TracyWith this terrible global pandemic now hitting almost every country on earth I chatted with Terry Whitehead to discover how he has been coping. At least 60 priests have died in Italy amid the country's coronavirus pandemic as the Pope called on them to 'have courage' to attend the sick.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:11:24 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWith this terrible global pandemic now hitting almost every country on earth I chatted with Terry Whitehead to discover how he has been coping. We use the word 'lockdown' but it is more a question of authorities making us change our ways. We looked at the situation here in Spàin with aspects to the fore including how the religious festivals have been affected. Needless to say we looked at how it appears locally as most of the Madrid and Barcelona news coverage has instigated a lot of our worries. The UK has a different approach and Terry outlined why he felt this was sensible. We also tried to tease out any positives that might come from current suffering. It is pretty obvious that the economic picture will be very different in the foreseeable future and wish everyone well. Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to all the medical staff everywhere and many others who are trying to keep us all fed and safe including the shopworkers and delivery drivers and cleaners everywhere. Stay safe, everyone, wherever you might beVince TracyWith this terrible global pandemic now hitting almost every country on earth I chatted with Terry Whitehead to discover how he has been coping. We use the word 'lockdown' but it is more a question of authorities making us change our ways. We looked at the situation here in Spàin with aspects to the fore including how the religious festivals have been affected. Needless to say we looked at how it appears locally as most of the Madrid and Barcelona news coverage has instigated a lot of our worries. The UK has a different approach and Terry outlined why he felt this was sensible. We also tried to tease out any positives that might come from current suffering. It is pretty obvious that the economic picture will be very different in the foreseeable future and wish everyone well. Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to all the medical staff everywhere and many others who are trying to keep us all fed and safe including the shopworkers and delivery drivers and cleaners everywhere. Stay safe, everyone, wherever you might benews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:44:10 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noRob Daniels joined me to discuss The Champions League, Liverpool, Corona Virus, Ronaldinho, Paraguay etc...Vince TracyRob Daniels joined me to discuss The Champions League, Liverpool, Corona Virus, Ronaldinho, Paraguay etc...news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 4 Mar 2020 21:47:05 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWith a month and a half to go before the Easter break, which traditionally represents a peak in visitors and expenditure, there has so far been little change to tourist flows to the Canary Islands despite four confirmed cases of the coronavirus and a hotel in lockdown in Adeje, on Tenerife island. Vince is joined by Terry Whitehead and Emilio BellagiosVince TracyWith a month and a half to go before the Easter break, which traditionally represents a peak in visitors and expenditure, there has so far been little change to tourist flows to the Canary Islands despite four confirmed cases of the coronavirus and a hotel in lockdown in Adeje, on Tenerife island. Vince is joined by Terry Whitehead and Emilio Bellagiosnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:23:21 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA Spanish carnival parade 'commemorating' the Holocaust with lingerie-clad Nazi officers and dancing concentration camp victims has been condemned as 'vile and disgusting' by Jewish groups.Vince TracyA Spanish carnival parade 'commemorating' the Holocaust with lingerie-clad Nazi officers and dancing concentration camp victims has been condemned as 'vile and disgusting' by Jewish groups.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 19 Feb 2020 22:09:48 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled unanimously on Thursday that Spain’s deportation of two sub-Saharan migrants, who jumped the border fence separating Morocco from the Spanish exclave city of Melilla in 2014, with around 70 others, did not violate the European Convention on Human Rights. Spain is failing to address inequality, and some policies are keeping people in poverty by design. That’s according to Philip Alston, the United Nations’ special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights. After spending 12 days in Spain, Alston gave a press conference on Friday that described a country where many people have been left behind by the post-crisis recovery and where the social-protection system “is broken.” UK News has been dominated by the dreadful aftermath of Storm Dennis and the suicide of Love Island presenter Caroline Flack. The Brits Awards then dominated press and TV coverage begging the question as to what really is of importance on the TV screensVince TracyThe European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled unanimously on Thursday that Spain’s deportation of two sub-Saharan migrants, who jumped the border fence separating Morocco from the Spanish exclave city of Melilla in 2014, with around 70 others, did not violate the European Convention on Human Rights. Spain is failing to address inequality, and some policies are keeping people in poverty by design. That’s according to Philip Alston, the United Nations’ special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights. After spending 12 days in Spain, Alston gave a press conference on Friday that described a country where many people have been left behind by the post-crisis recovery and where the social-protection system “is broken.” UK News has been dominated by the dreadful aftermath of Storm Dennis and the suicide of Love Island presenter Caroline Flack. The Brits Awards then dominated press and TV coverage begging the question as to what really is of importance on the TV screensnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 11 Feb 2020 21:44:23 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noEmmanuel Macron is leading demands for the UK to be forced to commit to mirroring EU rules on employment and the environment forever if it wants a post-Brexit free trade deal with the bloc. PUBLIC cooperation helped police take 34 suspected thieves off the streets of Alicante city last month. The majority of the offences committed related to thefts of vehicles and break-ins at homes and businesses. IMAGES of a young British adrenalin junkie risking his life to scale a Benidorm skyscraper to get a selfie have gone viral. Passers-by in Avenida Alfonso Puchades could not believe their eyes on Sunday morning, when they looked up to the sky and saw @thelittlenuisance, as the young man is known, perched with mobile in hand on the 11th floor of a block of flats in Avenida Alfonso Puchades. A Question Time audience member has slammed the dress at the centre of the 'shouldergate' row as 'like a disco outfit'. The guest branded what Tracy Brabin wore at the despatch box in the House of Commons 'inappropriate'.Vince TracyEmmanuel Macron is leading demands for the UK to be forced to commit to mirroring EU rules on employment and the environment forever if it wants a post-Brexit free trade deal with the bloc. PUBLIC cooperation helped police take 34 suspected thieves off the streets of Alicante city last month. The majority of the offences committed related to thefts of vehicles and break-ins at homes and businesses. IMAGES of a young British adrenalin junkie risking his life to scale a Benidorm skyscraper to get a selfie have gone viral. Passers-by in Avenida Alfonso Puchades could not believe their eyes on Sunday morning, when they looked up to the sky and saw @thelittlenuisance, as the young man is known, perched with mobile in hand on the 11th floor of a block of flats in Avenida Alfonso Puchades. A Question Time audience member has slammed the dress at the centre of the 'shouldergate' row as 'like a disco outfit'. The guest branded what Tracy Brabin wore at the despatch box in the House of Commons 'inappropriate'.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 5 Feb 2020 21:42:36 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTHE Ministry of Health in Spain have revealed that discrimination against people from Asia has increased since the outbreak of coronavirus. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There's a book no Gerona bookstore wants to sell. All have refused to stock it when the two distributors working with the publisher have offered it. Gambling in Spain........and for people to see her petition on Change.org. It’s called “My son is a gambling addict. Regulate advertising now,” and it has received more than 105,000 signatures. The British government wishes to move swiftly forward; we are ready for this. It is in our common interest to define as close and deep a partnership as possible in defence and security, and in police, judicial, environmental, scientific and cultural cooperation. Prince Charles has been caught in an eco row after flying 125 miles in the Queen's helicopter before riding in a Bentley for a speech on cutting carbon emissions. Mark Zuckerberg has declared that Facebook is 'going to stand up for free expression' in spite of the fact it will 'piss off a lot of people'. Furious Good Morning Britain viewers have blasted an 'arrogant, anti-white' academic who said that the 'British Empire did more harm than the Nazis' and branded whiteness a 'psychosis'.Vince TracyTHE Ministry of Health in Spain have revealed that discrimination against people from Asia has increased since the outbreak of coronavirus. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There's a book no Gerona bookstore wants to sell. All have refused to stock it when the two distributors working with the publisher have offered it. Gambling in Spain........and for people to see her petition on Change.org. It’s called “My son is a gambling addict. Regulate advertising now,” and it has received more than 105,000 signatures. The British government wishes to move swiftly forward; we are ready for this. It is in our common interest to define as close and deep a partnership as possible in defence and security, and in police, judicial, environmental, scientific and cultural cooperation. Prince Charles has been caught in an eco row after flying 125 miles in the Queen's helicopter before riding in a Bentley for a speech on cutting carbon emissions. Mark Zuckerberg has declared that Facebook is 'going to stand up for free expression' in spite of the fact it will 'piss off a lot of people'. Furious Good Morning Britain viewers have blasted an 'arrogant, anti-white' academic who said that the 'British Empire did more harm than the Nazis' and branded whiteness a 'psychosis'.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 29 Jan 2020 23:43:05 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWith just a few weeks to go before the end of the main olive harvest, cooperatives still have olive oil left over from the previous harvest. The difficulty of storing the surplus has meant that they have had to sell this olive oil at a low price to make space for the new product. With UK set to leave EU on Friday and Nicola Sturgeon ordering officials to fly the EU flags ..............Irish PM Leo Varadkar said the EU would have the 'upper hand' in post-Brexit trade talks, which formally begin after Britain leaves on Friday. Two months ago Andrew pledged to 'help any appropriate law enforcement agency with their investigations' into Epstein, the paedophile financier who killed himself last year.Vince TracyWith just a few weeks to go before the end of the main olive harvest, cooperatives still have olive oil left over from the previous harvest. The difficulty of storing the surplus has meant that they have had to sell this olive oil at a low price to make space for the new product. With UK set to leave EU on Friday and Nicola Sturgeon ordering officials to fly the EU flags ..............Irish PM Leo Varadkar said the EU would have the 'upper hand' in post-Brexit trade talks, which formally begin after Britain leaves on Friday. Two months ago Andrew pledged to 'help any appropriate law enforcement agency with their investigations' into Epstein, the paedophile financier who killed himself last year.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:50:57 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn Spain, Vox's leader, Santiago Abascal, on Monday justified the parental veto – the prerogative of parents to censor content from complementary teachings taught during school hours............... Women who came to Spanish soccer's Super Cup matches alone were able to mix with the crowd during the matches at King Abdullah Stadium in Yeda, Saudi Arabia.....what's it really all about, Alfie? The regional government of Spain’s Balearic Islands on Friday approved a law that cracks down on so-called “booze tourism,” where visitors are encouraged to binge-drink alcohol.................... ... Nick Clegg has defended Facebook's decision not to fact-check politic al advertising, saying it would be 'an inappropriate power' for firms to decide the truth. Laurence Fox's Question Time slanging match with an ethnicity lecturer over Meghan Markle has sent Twitter into a melt downVince TracyIn Spain, Vox's leader, Santiago Abascal, on Monday justified the parental veto – the prerogative of parents to censor content from complementary teachings taught during school hours............... Women who came to Spanish soccer's Super Cup matches alone were able to mix with the crowd during the matches at King Abdullah Stadium in Yeda, Saudi Arabia.....what's it really all about, Alfie? The regional government of Spain’s Balearic Islands on Friday approved a law that cracks down on so-called “booze tourism,” where visitors are encouraged to binge-drink alcohol.................... ... Nick Clegg has defended Facebook's decision not to fact-check politic al advertising, saying it would be 'an inappropriate power' for firms to decide the truth. Laurence Fox's Question Time slanging match with an ethnicity lecturer over Meghan Markle has sent Twitter into a melt downnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 15 Jan 2020 21:57:27 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA MAN has been arrested for gender-violence after threatening his wife at a public swimming pool in Manacor in Mallorca, Spain..................... The Department of Comprehensive Attention to Gender Violence also stated at the end of last year, the Balearic Islands led the ranking of women who were abused in Spain................................................................. plus loys more....Vince TracyA MAN has been arrested for gender-violence after threatening his wife at a public swimming pool in Manacor in Mallorca, Spain..................... The Department of Comprehensive Attention to Gender Violence also stated at the end of last year, the Balearic Islands led the ranking of women who were abused in Spain................................................................. plus loys more....news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 8 Jan 2020 21:31:29 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSanta Claus, also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa, is a fictional figure originating in Western Christian culture EMPLOYMENT figures published by the Ministry of Employment in Spain has revealed that the rate of employment in 2019 has increased by a welcome 2.02% The Valencian orchard is unique. Formed from the system of ditches that the Muslims bequeathed, it has been maintained over the centuries despite the pressure of the 1.2 million inhabitants of the city and its metropolitan area. . In the UK Thieves, fraudsters, robbers and violent criminals are being spared prison sent ences despite committing up to 60 previous offences, new data has revealed. British aid to the world's most corrupt countries has risen by more than a third in five years, figures reveal. The Duke of Cambridge has narrated a 60-second film featuring stars of British football which he hopes will encourage fans to 'Take A Minute' to start looking after their mental healthVince TracySanta Claus, also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa, is a fictional figure originating in Western Christian culture EMPLOYMENT figures published by the Ministry of Employment in Spain has revealed that the rate of employment in 2019 has increased by a welcome 2.02% The Valencian orchard is unique. Formed from the system of ditches that the Muslims bequeathed, it has been maintained over the centuries despite the pressure of the 1.2 million inhabitants of the city and its metropolitan area. . In the UK Thieves, fraudsters, robbers and violent criminals are being spared prison sent ences despite committing up to 60 previous offences, new data has revealed. British aid to the world's most corrupt countries has risen by more than a third in five years, figures reveal. The Duke of Cambridge has narrated a 60-second film featuring stars of British football which he hopes will encourage fans to 'Take A Minute' to start looking after their mental healthnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 31 Dec 2019 20:29:35 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)non Spain...... income tax for those earning more than €130,000 a year will rise by two percentage points, and by four percentage points for those who earn more than.......... An environmentalists’ idea of both heaven and hell can be found in a lake 10 kilometers to the south of Valencia in eastern Spain. La Albufera nature reserve is a freshwater lagoon and estuary that is highly valued for its expanse of land and biodiversity,........... Comfort Diya, 9, slipped in the pool and drifted towards the deep end of the pool, with a maximum depth of six-and-a-half at Club La Costa World near Fuengirola around 2pm on Christmas Eve. .......... BAFFLED Brits are booking holidays for the wrong dates in 2020 – as 30 million diaries and calendars show an incorrect early May Bank Holiday date. A suspected gun and drug smuggler was arrested as he sat down for his festive feast in ............the Netherlands. A grizzly catalogue of stabbings, assaults and killings greeted the readers of the UK daily papers highlighting the fact that many do not share the spirit of Christmas in the UK. How will the justice system cope? Allowing jailed defendants who refuse to go to court the option of Skyping judges would be an insult to victims, justice campaigners said last night. Fusilier Lee Rigby's killer is part of a deradicalisation programme in the jail where London Bridge attacker was an inmate, it was reported last night.Vince Tracyn Spain...... income tax for those earning more than €130,000 a year will rise by two percentage points, and by four percentage points for those who earn more than.......... An environmentalists’ idea of both heaven and hell can be found in a lake 10 kilometers to the south of Valencia in eastern Spain. La Albufera nature reserve is a freshwater lagoon and estuary that is highly valued for its expanse of land and biodiversity,........... Comfort Diya, 9, slipped in the pool and drifted towards the deep end of the pool, with a maximum depth of six-and-a-half at Club La Costa World near Fuengirola around 2pm on Christmas Eve. .......... BAFFLED Brits are booking holidays for the wrong dates in 2020 – as 30 million diaries and calendars show an incorrect early May Bank Holiday date. A suspected gun and drug smuggler was arrested as he sat down for his festive feast in ............the Netherlands. A grizzly catalogue of stabbings, assaults and killings greeted the readers of the UK daily papers highlighting the fact that many do not share the spirit of Christmas in the UK. How will the justice system cope? Allowing jailed defendants who refuse to go to court the option of Skyping judges would be an insult to victims, justice campaigners said last night. Fusilier Lee Rigby's killer is part of a deradicalisation programme in the jail where London Bridge attacker was an inmate, it was reported last night.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:08:11 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAn incredible 109 new Tory MPs a descended on Parliament after the 'blue tsunami' of the election. Triumphant Conservatives reported for duty in Westminster after demolishing Labour's 'Red Wall' of Leave-backing strongholds in the North, Midlands and WalesVince TracyAn incredible 109 new Tory MPs a descended on Parliament after the 'blue tsunami' of the election. Triumphant Conservatives reported for duty in Westminster after demolishing Labour's 'Red Wall' of Leave-backing strongholds in the North, Midlands and Walesnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:06:15 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noGreta Thunberg, the teenage environmental activist, arrived in Madrid on Friday morning to participate in a march in the Spanish capital, which is currently hosting the United Nations climate summit known as COP25. Spain will press ahead with the creation of a tax on certain digital services as soon as a government is formed, according to sources from the caretaker executive. This so-called “Google tax” could, however, raise the ire of the United States, which has already threatened France with reprisals over a similar levy.Vince TracyGreta Thunberg, the teenage environmental activist, arrived in Madrid on Friday morning to participate in a march in the Spanish capital, which is currently hosting the United Nations climate summit known as COP25. Spain will press ahead with the creation of a tax on certain digital services as soon as a government is formed, according to sources from the caretaker executive. This so-called “Google tax” could, however, raise the ire of the United States, which has already threatened France with reprisals over a similar levy.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 5 Dec 2019 00:03:10 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA POLICE investigation into a robbery in Denia led to the bust of a crime gang operating all over the province. Police have linked the organisation to more than 30 cases of house break-ins and violent thefts in areas of Alicante Spanish Big Brother has come under fire after it emerged one of the show's contestants ........... With more migrants arriving on the beach in Gran Canaria............More than 27,000 migrants have arrived in Spain this year........ After the London Bridge terror attack........The Imam of the mosque where London Bridge attacker Usman Khan worshipped as a boy has condemned the killer and said his prayers are with the victims and their families. Jeremy Corbyn said that convicted terrorists should 'not necessarily' have to serve the entirety of their prison sentences. Mr Johnson said scrapping early release from prison for terrorists would have stopped the attack from happening. A former prison governor who wrote a major review on Islamic extremism in jails said he warned the government that inmates such as London Bridge terrorist Usman Khan were being treated with 'jaw-dropping naivety', Prince Andrew faced fresh humiliation last night as it was revealed he sent an email to Jeffrey Epstein's alleged madam Ghislaine Maxwell at 5.50am to let her know he had 'specific questions' about Virginia Roberts in 2015 With a name like Mr Men, it was only a matter of time before the much-loved series of children’s books would be accused of sexism. When it comes to the essentials in life, no one does it better than the Danes. They might not have the museums of France, the cuisine of Italy, the beaches of Spain and Portugal, or the wine of Croatia, but the overall quality of life in this Scandinavian country is tops in the world.Vince TracyA POLICE investigation into a robbery in Denia led to the bust of a crime gang operating all over the province. Police have linked the organisation to more than 30 cases of house break-ins and violent thefts in areas of Alicante Spanish Big Brother has come under fire after it emerged one of the show's contestants ........... With more migrants arriving on the beach in Gran Canaria............More than 27,000 migrants have arrived in Spain this year........ After the London Bridge terror attack........The Imam of the mosque where London Bridge attacker Usman Khan worshipped as a boy has condemned the killer and said his prayers are with the victims and their families. Jeremy Corbyn said that convicted terrorists should 'not necessarily' have to serve the entirety of their prison sentences. Mr Johnson said scrapping early release from prison for terrorists would have stopped the attack from happening. A former prison governor who wrote a major review on Islamic extremism in jails said he warned the government that inmates such as London Bridge terrorist Usman Khan were being treated with 'jaw-dropping naivety', Prince Andrew faced fresh humiliation last night as it was revealed he sent an email to Jeffrey Epstein's alleged madam Ghislaine Maxwell at 5.50am to let her know he had 'specific questions' about Virginia Roberts in 2015 With a name like Mr Men, it was only a matter of time before the much-loved series of children’s books would be accused of sexism. When it comes to the essentials in life, no one does it better than the Danes. They might not have the museums of France, the cuisine of Italy, the beaches of Spain and Portugal, or the wine of Croatia, but the overall quality of life in this Scandinavian country is tops in the world.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:01:56 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)non the UK .....Jeremy Corbyn defiantly dodged apologising over Labour's anti-Semitism crisis today after Britain's chief rabbi warned he is not fit to be PM. John McDonnell refused to rule out restoring the punishing secondary striking rights which crippled Britain's public services in the 1970s. In an interview that will send a chill up the spines of voters who endured the gruelling Winter of Discontent 40 years ago,....... I remember the 70s. The Marxist union leaders used ordinary workers for political ends to bring down a Tory Government through strikes..................Vince Tracyn the UK .....Jeremy Corbyn defiantly dodged apologising over Labour's anti-Semitism crisis today after Britain's chief rabbi warned he is not fit to be PM. John McDonnell refused to rule out restoring the punishing secondary striking rights which crippled Britain's public services in the 1970s. In an interview that will send a chill up the spines of voters who endured the gruelling Winter of Discontent 40 years ago,....... I remember the 70s. The Marxist union leaders used ordinary workers for political ends to bring down a Tory Government through strikes..................news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 20 Nov 2019 21:32:21 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noI’ve always voted for the PP, but Rajoy didn’t know anything,” he says, in reference to the conservative Popular Party (PP) and its former prime minister, Support for independence in Catalonia continues to fall, while the distance between those in favor and those against secession from Spain is growing. A team of 69 donkeys makes up the donkey-ride service in Mijas (Málaga), and it is one of the key tourist activities in the area. ............... POLICE have arrested a 30-year old Romanian woman for targeting a Gandia pensioner in a so-called friendly mugging. ...................... A leading Royal commentator has labelled Prince Andrew’s explanation of why he stayed with Jeffrey Epstein after his conviction for sex crimes as “ridiculous and galling” on LBC radio station. Leading businesses and charities are deserting Andrew in their droves over the Epstein scandal after accountancy firm KPMG was the first to admit it was protecting its reputation by ending its £100,000 a year sponsorship. For more than 20 years, he has displayed a banner proclaiming his Christian beliefs while preaching the Gospel at Speaker’s Corner. But last Sunday, at the nation’s historic home of free speech, two police officers told Roland Parsons he could no longer show his slogans and ordered him to remove them. Royal navy sailors were filmed passed out in their beds in their trashed training base following a 'drunken rampage'. The clip, filmed in the HMS Sultan training base, Portsmouth, shows a pile of clothes on the floor against one of the walls. A family doctor who was facing career ruin after he was caught trying to groom a 13-year-old girl over the internet has kept his job........ A mother blasted her daughter's school for casting her six-year-old as the 'Inn Keeper's Wife' in the Nativity, claiming it is 'sexist'. .........Vince TracyI’ve always voted for the PP, but Rajoy didn’t know anything,” he says, in reference to the conservative Popular Party (PP) and its former prime minister, Support for independence in Catalonia continues to fall, while the distance between those in favor and those against secession from Spain is growing. A team of 69 donkeys makes up the donkey-ride service in Mijas (Málaga), and it is one of the key tourist activities in the area. ............... POLICE have arrested a 30-year old Romanian woman for targeting a Gandia pensioner in a so-called friendly mugging. ...................... A leading Royal commentator has labelled Prince Andrew’s explanation of why he stayed with Jeffrey Epstein after his conviction for sex crimes as “ridiculous and galling” on LBC radio station. Leading businesses and charities are deserting Andrew in their droves over the Epstein scandal after accountancy firm KPMG was the first to admit it was protecting its reputation by ending its £100,000 a year sponsorship. For more than 20 years, he has displayed a banner proclaiming his Christian beliefs while preaching the Gospel at Speaker’s Corner. But last Sunday, at the nation’s historic home of free speech, two police officers told Roland Parsons he could no longer show his slogans and ordered him to remove them. Royal navy sailors were filmed passed out in their beds in their trashed training base following a 'drunken rampage'. The clip, filmed in the HMS Sultan training base, Portsmouth, shows a pile of clothes on the floor against one of the walls. A family doctor who was facing career ruin after he was caught trying to groom a 13-year-old girl over the internet has kept his job........ A mother blasted her daughter's school for casting her six-year-old as the 'Inn Keeper's Wife' in the Nativity, claiming it is 'sexist'. .........news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 13 Nov 2019 21:39:41 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noForming a government in Spain will be more complicated than ever after Sunday's election : big gains for the far right and left the winning Socialist Party (PSOE) with 120 seats, 56 short of a parliamentary majority. The leader Ciudadanos (Citizens), Albert Rivera, resigned from his role Having picked up 57 seats in April 28 poll, Ciudadanos fell to just 10 seats on Sunday The PP and far-right Vox made major gains. As a preliminary step, Vox wants the immediate devolution of powers over education, health, security and justice, and to curtail regional legislative power as much as possible. Vox wants to “shut down fundamentalist mosques,” to “regain control of our borders,” and to “arrest and deport extremist imams.” Spaniards do not have a good level of English. In fact, surveys from the European Union’s statistical office, Eurostat, and a report from the foreign language company, Education First, place Spain close to the bottom of the ladder compared to the rest of Europe when it comes to English proficiency. Furious Britons hit back at David Starkey's 'shameful' slurs about Remembrance Sunday imposing 'poppy fascism' by pointing out the fallen died for 'freedom not fascism' and that no one is forced to take part. The day we forget, is the day humanity will end. Perhaps a third war will warm people towards remembering the last two wars rather than living in a bubble. Emily Thornberry to shrug off fears that Jeremy Corbyn would put Britain's security at risk - by claiming he will not have sole control of the nuclear deterrent. The Polish Prime Minister has accused Netflix of 'rewriting history' after a popular documentary included a map showing Nazi death camps inside the borders of modern Poland.Vince TracyForming a government in Spain will be more complicated than ever after Sunday's election : big gains for the far right and left the winning Socialist Party (PSOE) with 120 seats, 56 short of a parliamentary majority. The leader Ciudadanos (Citizens), Albert Rivera, resigned from his role Having picked up 57 seats in April 28 poll, Ciudadanos fell to just 10 seats on Sunday The PP and far-right Vox made major gains. As a preliminary step, Vox wants the immediate devolution of powers over education, health, security and justice, and to curtail regional legislative power as much as possible. Vox wants to “shut down fundamentalist mosques,” to “regain control of our borders,” and to “arrest and deport extremist imams.” Spaniards do not have a good level of English. In fact, surveys from the European Union’s statistical office, Eurostat, and a report from the foreign language company, Education First, place Spain close to the bottom of the ladder compared to the rest of Europe when it comes to English proficiency. Furious Britons hit back at David Starkey's 'shameful' slurs about Remembrance Sunday imposing 'poppy fascism' by pointing out the fallen died for 'freedom not fascism' and that no one is forced to take part. The day we forget, is the day humanity will end. Perhaps a third war will warm people towards remembering the last two wars rather than living in a bubble. Emily Thornberry to shrug off fears that Jeremy Corbyn would put Britain's security at risk - by claiming he will not have sole control of the nuclear deterrent. The Polish Prime Minister has accused Netflix of 'rewriting history' after a popular documentary included a map showing Nazi death camps inside the borders of modern Poland.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 6 Nov 2019 21:33:15 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe latest survey shows the Socialist Party (PSOE) winning the November 10 election with 27.3% of the vote and 121 seats, two fewer than it earned on April 28. ................ Five of the six men accused of gang raping a 14-year-old teenager in Manresa in Barcelona province have been convicted of sexual abuse. The government of Spain’s eastern Valencia region is set to ban gendered school uniforms. .......... arguing that gendered school uniforms violate “students’ individual freedoms and right to non-discrimination.” 7000 British residents got in before yesterdays deadline to register their swapping of a UK licence for a Spanish one. Security alarms will trigger an immediate armed police response when activated during UK electioneering. Sean Robertson We will never forget that the Mayor of London axed £65million, 10 fire stations, 14 fire engines and 552 firefighters from his fire service. ......The Tories are going to fight the election with a surrender treaty and not a clean break Brexit policy...........So If the Brexit Party won the election who would be PM? ….against Corbyn/labour .....accused of being a Marxist, sides with most terrorist groups, doesn't sing the anthem or wear the poppy and respect the fallen. Undercover footage has revealed multiple sheep getting trapped in a conveyor belt at a Welsh slaughterhouse that is already under investigation for mistreating animals. British beef is back on the menu in China after the lifting of a ban brought in 23 years ago following the outbreak of mad cow disease. The first shipment will be made before Christmas as part of a boost to the industry thought to be worth £230million over the next five years. A motorist has been banned from the roads – after getting her learner driver fiance to take her home when she was drunk.Vince TracyThe latest survey shows the Socialist Party (PSOE) winning the November 10 election with 27.3% of the vote and 121 seats, two fewer than it earned on April 28. ................ Five of the six men accused of gang raping a 14-year-old teenager in Manresa in Barcelona province have been convicted of sexual abuse. The government of Spain’s eastern Valencia region is set to ban gendered school uniforms. .......... arguing that gendered school uniforms violate “students’ individual freedoms and right to non-discrimination.” 7000 British residents got in before yesterdays deadline to register their swapping of a UK licence for a Spanish one. Security alarms will trigger an immediate armed police response when activated during UK electioneering. Sean Robertson We will never forget that the Mayor of London axed £65million, 10 fire stations, 14 fire engines and 552 firefighters from his fire service. ......The Tories are going to fight the election with a surrender treaty and not a clean break Brexit policy...........So If the Brexit Party won the election who would be PM? ….against Corbyn/labour .....accused of being a Marxist, sides with most terrorist groups, doesn't sing the anthem or wear the poppy and respect the fallen. Undercover footage has revealed multiple sheep getting trapped in a conveyor belt at a Welsh slaughterhouse that is already under investigation for mistreating animals. British beef is back on the menu in China after the lifting of a ban brought in 23 years ago following the outbreak of mad cow disease. The first shipment will be made before Christmas as part of a boost to the industry thought to be worth £230million over the next five years. A motorist has been banned from the roads – after getting her learner driver fiance to take her home when she was drunk.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:28:35 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noMORE than 200 migrants arrived at Costa Blanca ports and beaches in just 24 hours this week. This was the biggest influx ever seen in such a short time, according to the Red Cross. In Spain he Socialist Party (PSOE) would be the clear winner of the upcoming November 10 general election, with 32% of the vote and between 133 and 150 seats in the 350-seat Congress, Relatives of Spain's deceased dictator scuffled with police on Thursday at Madrid’s ElPardo-Mingorrubio cemetery, where the late dictator was reburied after his exhumation from the Valley of the Fallen earlier that morning. The police couldn’t believe it. They had never heard of such a case. What started with a British tourist running barefoot through the southern Spanish city of Málaga, ended with the unexpected arrest of a 76-year-old woman with a long criminal history. The Brexit Farce rolls on unabated.... A five-year-old girl has been scarred for life after a stranger's dog 'ripped off her face' and left her needing 36 stitches. MI5 and GCHQ have warned universities that their research and computer systems could be at risk from Beijing spies hidden among Chinese students on campus. The agencies fear that relying on Chinese money from students, especially postgraduates who pay up to £50,000 a year in fees, has made certain universities particularly at risk. . For most police officers, facing a barrage of four-letter words from abusive suspects is an everyday occurrence. But chiefs at one force are warning officers that they may be upset by ‘swearing’ and ‘offensive language’ in training exercises – and that they should contact their supervisor if they find it all too much. In a statement released on social media, Swansea Council said: 'We have decided not to go ahead with a provisional booking for Roy 'Chubby' Brown after considering how it would work alongside our new programming aspirations and partnerships.Vince TracyMORE than 200 migrants arrived at Costa Blanca ports and beaches in just 24 hours this week. This was the biggest influx ever seen in such a short time, according to the Red Cross. In Spain he Socialist Party (PSOE) would be the clear winner of the upcoming November 10 general election, with 32% of the vote and between 133 and 150 seats in the 350-seat Congress, Relatives of Spain's deceased dictator scuffled with police on Thursday at Madrid’s ElPardo-Mingorrubio cemetery, where the late dictator was reburied after his exhumation from the Valley of the Fallen earlier that morning. The police couldn’t believe it. They had never heard of such a case. What started with a British tourist running barefoot through the southern Spanish city of Málaga, ended with the unexpected arrest of a 76-year-old woman with a long criminal history. The Brexit Farce rolls on unabated.... A five-year-old girl has been scarred for life after a stranger's dog 'ripped off her face' and left her needing 36 stitches. MI5 and GCHQ have warned universities that their research and computer systems could be at risk from Beijing spies hidden among Chinese students on campus. The agencies fear that relying on Chinese money from students, especially postgraduates who pay up to £50,000 a year in fees, has made certain universities particularly at risk. . For most police officers, facing a barrage of four-letter words from abusive suspects is an everyday occurrence. But chiefs at one force are warning officers that they may be upset by ‘swearing’ and ‘offensive language’ in training exercises – and that they should contact their supervisor if they find it all too much. In a statement released on social media, Swansea Council said: 'We have decided not to go ahead with a provisional booking for Roy 'Chubby' Brown after considering how it would work alongside our new programming aspirations and partnerships.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 23 Oct 2019 21:23:47 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noGermany has tumbled into recession as global trade tensions, disruption to the car industry and worries over Brexit take their toll, according to the country's central bank.In a major setback for Chancellor Angela Merkel and the wider eurozone, A judge from Spain’s High Court, the Audiencia Nacional, ordered the Civil Guard to close down webpages and social network accounts belonging to Tsunami Democràtic Quim Torra, the regional premier of Catalonia, on Thursday found himself alone in his defense of a new unauthorized referendum on independence. Hundreds of residents of Portugalete, in Spain’s northern Basque Country, have managed to evict a family of squatters who had moved into a 94-year-old woman’s home when she left to go visit her ailing sister for a few days......... A British teenager has died after falling from a seventh-floor bathroom at an apartment block in the southern Spanish city of Cordoba. n 2017, the difference in GDP per capita (at purchasing power parity) between Europe’s richest region, West London, and Spain’s poorest, Extremadura, was €168,700. That’s41% more than it was in 2007........... Nigel Farage warned that Boris Johnson's Brexit deal will turn the UK into an 'EU colony' - as he demanded a delay to the Halloween departure date. The Brexit Party leader accused the PM of trying to 'bounce' the country into backing his agreement to save the Tories from disaster. Commons Speaker John Bercow has been accused of 'straying' from the rule of law in a withering attack by one of his deputies. Dame Eleanor Laing suggested Mr Bercow had been 'aggressive and arrogant' as she laid out her pitch to replace him in the chair next month. Met Police Commissioner revealed today that the bill for this month's protests currently stands at £21million, and is rising. More than 1,800 people were arrested during the two weeks. Around £6million of this month's sum was spent on officers from 38 other forces while £3.5million was spent on overtime for officers. COMMENT-As a Londoner, I am not only paying for this mob of self-entitled to be policed . I have also lost money because I was unable to meet work deadlines. ............ AN 89-YEAR-OLD NHS worker was devastated when she was sacked because she couldn't use a computer. Eileen Jolly, who had never taken a sick day in 10 years of employment, has now successfully sued a hospital for age discrimination.Vince TracyGermany has tumbled into recession as global trade tensions, disruption to the car industry and worries over Brexit take their toll, according to the country's central bank.In a major setback for Chancellor Angela Merkel and the wider eurozone, A judge from Spain’s High Court, the Audiencia Nacional, ordered the Civil Guard to close down webpages and social network accounts belonging to Tsunami Democràtic Quim Torra, the regional premier of Catalonia, on Thursday found himself alone in his defense of a new unauthorized referendum on independence. Hundreds of residents of Portugalete, in Spain’s northern Basque Country, have managed to evict a family of squatters who had moved into a 94-year-old woman’s home when she left to go visit her ailing sister for a few days......... A British teenager has died after falling from a seventh-floor bathroom at an apartment block in the southern Spanish city of Cordoba. n 2017, the difference in GDP per capita (at purchasing power parity) between Europe’s richest region, West London, and Spain’s poorest, Extremadura, was €168,700. That’s41% more than it was in 2007........... Nigel Farage warned that Boris Johnson's Brexit deal will turn the UK into an 'EU colony' - as he demanded a delay to the Halloween departure date. The Brexit Party leader accused the PM of trying to 'bounce' the country into backing his agreement to save the Tories from disaster. Commons Speaker John Bercow has been accused of 'straying' from the rule of law in a withering attack by one of his deputies. Dame Eleanor Laing suggested Mr Bercow had been 'aggressive and arrogant' as she laid out her pitch to replace him in the chair next month. Met Police Commissioner revealed today that the bill for this month's protests currently stands at £21million, and is rising. More than 1,800 people were arrested during the two weeks. Around £6million of this month's sum was spent on officers from 38 other forces while £3.5million was spent on overtime for officers. COMMENT-As a Londoner, I am not only paying for this mob of self-entitled to be policed . I have also lost money because I was unable to meet work deadlines. ............ AN 89-YEAR-OLD NHS worker was devastated when she was sacked because she couldn't use a computer. Eileen Jolly, who had never taken a sick day in 10 years of employment, has now successfully sued a hospital for age discrimination.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:45:42 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noPolice used batons against the protesters who converged on El Prat airport after a call by the grassroots group Democratic Tsunami, which supports Catalan secession. While some in Catalonia opposed to breaking away from Spain rally to celebrate Spain’s National Day, others rally against it. Temperatures in the Mediterranean basin are likely to increase by up to 5C in the next 100 years, much faster than the global average, threatening food and water supplies in the process as sea levels rise and floods become more prevalent. In a scientific study published in September by Scientific Advances magazine, researchers found that Spanish was only second to Japanese in terms of the rate of syllables spoken per second. An extraordinary rebuke came as Priti Patel defended the government's tough stance towards negotiations with the EU. Andrew Marr........... Footage appears to show teachers at the Hackney New School in Dalston, east London c lutching bottles as they sing and dance provocatively to music. A damning report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services, published two weeks ago, branded Cleveland Police to be ‘inadequate’ by every benchmark of policing standards. Graham Norton has seen his pay slashed by more than 40 per cent, according to figures released by his production company. The BBC presenter is a director of So Television, the company which produces his long-running Friday night chat show, which paid him £2.97 million last year. Leapy Lee-----WAR paint has been worn by warriors stretching back to the Neanderthals. Camouflage face paint is an integral part of our modern commando’s ability to melt into the background.Vince TracyPolice used batons against the protesters who converged on El Prat airport after a call by the grassroots group Democratic Tsunami, which supports Catalan secession. While some in Catalonia opposed to breaking away from Spain rally to celebrate Spain’s National Day, others rally against it. Temperatures in the Mediterranean basin are likely to increase by up to 5C in the next 100 years, much faster than the global average, threatening food and water supplies in the process as sea levels rise and floods become more prevalent. In a scientific study published in September by Scientific Advances magazine, researchers found that Spanish was only second to Japanese in terms of the rate of syllables spoken per second. An extraordinary rebuke came as Priti Patel defended the government's tough stance towards negotiations with the EU. Andrew Marr........... Footage appears to show teachers at the Hackney New School in Dalston, east London c lutching bottles as they sing and dance provocatively to music. A damning report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services, published two weeks ago, branded Cleveland Police to be ‘inadequate’ by every benchmark of policing standards. Graham Norton has seen his pay slashed by more than 40 per cent, according to figures released by his production company. The BBC presenter is a director of So Television, the company which produces his long-running Friday night chat show, which paid him £2.97 million last year. Leapy Lee-----WAR paint has been worn by warriors stretching back to the Neanderthals. Camouflage face paint is an integral part of our modern commando’s ability to melt into the background.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 9 Oct 2019 22:13:17 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA stolen truck ploughed into nine cars and left seven people injured in hospital in a suspected terror attack in Germany on Monday evening. It is Spain’s Hispanic Day or Fiesta Nacional de España or Día de la Hispanidad commemorating the exact date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas in 1492. According to the Julian calendar, Christopher Columbus set sail from the port of Palos de la Frontera in South-West Spain on August 3, 1492. He landed on an island that is now part of the Bahamas in the Caribbean on October 12, 1492. The anniversary of this date is marked as Hispanic Day in Spain. As Spaniards gear up for a repeat national election following months of parliamentary stalemate, political parties are redesigning their campaign strategies – some very noticeably so. Ciudadanos (Citizens), which started out as a liberal reform party but veered to the right ahead of the April 28 election, is now back where it was seven months ago. For 12 years, San Sebastián in Spain’s northern Basque Country region has been the city with the highest property prices in Spain. Madrid City Hall announced on Monday a plan to hunt and cull the majority of the 12,000 monk parakeets in the Spanish capital, on the basis that they are a threat to safety and biodiversity. Jean-Claude Juncker has warned that No Deal Brexit will 'lead to the collapse of the United Kingdom' as the EU heaped pressure on Boris Johnson to cave to its demands. The commission president dismissed suggestions that the bloc will be to blame for failure to get an agreement, jibing that Britain had committed the 'original sin' of trying to leave. Activists are being advised to 'not to cooperate' with Met officers going tent-to-tent to warn them they will be arrested unless they move to nearby Trafalgar Square. ............Vince TracyA stolen truck ploughed into nine cars and left seven people injured in hospital in a suspected terror attack in Germany on Monday evening. It is Spain’s Hispanic Day or Fiesta Nacional de España or Día de la Hispanidad commemorating the exact date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas in 1492. According to the Julian calendar, Christopher Columbus set sail from the port of Palos de la Frontera in South-West Spain on August 3, 1492. He landed on an island that is now part of the Bahamas in the Caribbean on October 12, 1492. The anniversary of this date is marked as Hispanic Day in Spain. As Spaniards gear up for a repeat national election following months of parliamentary stalemate, political parties are redesigning their campaign strategies – some very noticeably so. Ciudadanos (Citizens), which started out as a liberal reform party but veered to the right ahead of the April 28 election, is now back where it was seven months ago. For 12 years, San Sebastián in Spain’s northern Basque Country region has been the city with the highest property prices in Spain. Madrid City Hall announced on Monday a plan to hunt and cull the majority of the 12,000 monk parakeets in the Spanish capital, on the basis that they are a threat to safety and biodiversity. Jean-Claude Juncker has warned that No Deal Brexit will 'lead to the collapse of the United Kingdom' as the EU heaped pressure on Boris Johnson to cave to its demands. The commission president dismissed suggestions that the bloc will be to blame for failure to get an agreement, jibing that Britain had committed the 'original sin' of trying to leave. Activists are being advised to 'not to cooperate' with Met officers going tent-to-tent to warn them they will be arrested unless they move to nearby Trafalgar Square. ............news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:05:27 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe collapse of Thomas Cook has left a huge whole in the Spanish tourism industry. The British travel group, which ceased activity on Monday after failing to secure funding, is one of the largest sources of tourists to Spain, bringing around 3.6 million passengers to the country every year.Vince TracyThe collapse of Thomas Cook has left a huge whole in the Spanish tourism industry. The British travel group, which ceased activity on Monday after failing to secure funding, is one of the largest sources of tourists to Spain, bringing around 3.6 million passengers to the country every year.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 18 Sep 2019 23:14:39 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe worst storm to hit eastern Spain in the last 140 years finally let up on Sunday after wreaking havoc in Valencia, Alicante, Murcia and Almería. The torrential downpours caused rivers to burst their banks, dragging cars and people away, flooding streets, forcing thousands from their homes, and destroying at least 300,000 hectares of prime agricultural land according to early estimates. Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has rejected the latest offer made by the leftist group Unidas Podemos in a bid to reach a governing deal that would prevent a repea t general election in November. The Spanish government is “preparing itself for the worst” The acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez President has brought in an extra 875 civil servants to deal with the extra work expected with a no-deal. Economy minister Nadia Calvino has stated: “We have to be prepared for the worst. The prime minister has arranged a special meeting with ministers most directly related with the subject so that they are right up-to-date with what’s happening, can analyse the situation and put in extra measures if necessary.” Protesters jeered Boris Johnson after the showdown talks with the EU commission president at a restaurant. And he then faced cat-calls from a crowd including British ex-pats as he arrived for a meeting with Luxembourg counterpart Xavier Bettel. COMMENT......... This was a pathetic set up by Luxembourg to try and humiliate Boris Johnson. This was disrespectful and Boris was right to not go out and be shouted down by those protesters who strangely had microphones and speakers. A hero female police officer who tried to save a baby 'thrown to his death off a bridge'has been forced to delete her Twitter account after being bombarded with disgustingsexist messages.Vince TracyThe worst storm to hit eastern Spain in the last 140 years finally let up on Sunday after wreaking havoc in Valencia, Alicante, Murcia and Almería. The torrential downpours caused rivers to burst their banks, dragging cars and people away, flooding streets, forcing thousands from their homes, and destroying at least 300,000 hectares of prime agricultural land according to early estimates. Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has rejected the latest offer made by the leftist group Unidas Podemos in a bid to reach a governing deal that would prevent a repea t general election in November. The Spanish government is “preparing itself for the worst” The acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez President has brought in an extra 875 civil servants to deal with the extra work expected with a no-deal. Economy minister Nadia Calvino has stated: “We have to be prepared for the worst. The prime minister has arranged a special meeting with ministers most directly related with the subject so that they are right up-to-date with what’s happening, can analyse the situation and put in extra measures if necessary.” Protesters jeered Boris Johnson after the showdown talks with the EU commission president at a restaurant. And he then faced cat-calls from a crowd including British ex-pats as he arrived for a meeting with Luxembourg counterpart Xavier Bettel. COMMENT......... This was a pathetic set up by Luxembourg to try and humiliate Boris Johnson. This was disrespectful and Boris was right to not go out and be shouted down by those protesters who strangely had microphones and speakers. A hero female police officer who tried to save a baby 'thrown to his death off a bridge'has been forced to delete her Twitter account after being bombarded with disgustingsexist messages.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 4 Sep 2019 22:11:46 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain’s acting prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, trusts that the current political deadlock will be resolved without the need for a repeat general election. A Spanish dancer and choreographer died in the early hours of Sunday morning after being hit by an exploding flare during a live show in Las Berlanas, in Ávila province. Some mistakes may seem innocuous yet they can carry a high price. A young man from Spain on Tuesday involuntarily triggered a security alert at Munich airport after walking through the wrong door on his way to catch a Madrid flight, said federal police in Germany. Two planes from the Irish airline Ryanair were at risk of colliding during their respective flights close to Pamplona, northern Spain earlier this month. The ongoing battle between low-cost airline Ryanair and its staff is not just playing out around the negotiating table, but also on social networks via viral videos and photos. EL PAÍS spoke with public prosecutor Ana Villagómez about the shady underworld of the hashish trade in the south of Spain and what the justice system must do to stop itIt’s complicated. ... A: Very much so. It’s important to keep the organizations under siege to prevent them from having the capacity and the money to bribe an officer of the law. At the end of the day, I think these are isolated cases. In the UK .....David Gauke has claimed Boris Johnson wants to lose a crunch No Deal vote this week so the PM can launch a 'purge' of Tory Remainer rebels and turn the Conservatives into the Brexit Party ahead of a snap general election. Gavin Williamson has become the second Cabinet minister to suggest that the government will ignore any anti-No Deal law passed by MPs as he insisted sacking Tory rebels who side with Jeremy Corbyn on Brexit is the 'right decision'. Boris Johnson has vowed to withdraw the whip from any Conservative MP who tries to stop the UK leaving the EU on October 31. According to the minutes of the meeting, UK negotiators have been told that Ms Merkel’s remarks during the meeting that Mr Johnson had ‘30 days’ to sort out a new Brexit deal was ‘not fixed’.......... Drones targeting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria could be redeployed to the Gulf to help protect shipping from Iran. Navy chiefs have requested surveillance support to combat the threat from Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. A woman raped by the 'Beast of Kavos', who preyed on holidaying British women, has spoken out in horror as the rapist is released45 years early and allowed to return to the holiday resort. ......, but has now been released back to the resort where he repeatedly pounced, just seven years later........ COMMENT-All female tourists should avoid the place as clearly there is a high chance you will become another victim. The world media has a responsibility to tell its female customers and the public of this man and keep telling it so the tourism numbers go down.Vince TracySpain’s acting prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, trusts that the current political deadlock will be resolved without the need for a repeat general election. A Spanish dancer and choreographer died in the early hours of Sunday morning after being hit by an exploding flare during a live show in Las Berlanas, in Ávila province. Some mistakes may seem innocuous yet they can carry a high price. A young man from Spain on Tuesday involuntarily triggered a security alert at Munich airport after walking through the wrong door on his way to catch a Madrid flight, said federal police in Germany. Two planes from the Irish airline Ryanair were at risk of colliding during their respective flights close to Pamplona, northern Spain earlier this month. The ongoing battle between low-cost airline Ryanair and its staff is not just playing out around the negotiating table, but also on social networks via viral videos and photos. EL PAÍS spoke with public prosecutor Ana Villagómez about the shady underworld of the hashish trade in the south of Spain and what the justice system must do to stop itIt’s complicated. ... A: Very much so. It’s important to keep the organizations under siege to prevent them from having the capacity and the money to bribe an officer of the law. At the end of the day, I think these are isolated cases. In the UK .....David Gauke has claimed Boris Johnson wants to lose a crunch No Deal vote this week so the PM can launch a 'purge' of Tory Remainer rebels and turn the Conservatives into the Brexit Party ahead of a snap general election. Gavin Williamson has become the second Cabinet minister to suggest that the government will ignore any anti-No Deal law passed by MPs as he insisted sacking Tory rebels who side with Jeremy Corbyn on Brexit is the 'right decision'. Boris Johnson has vowed to withdraw the whip from any Conservative MP who tries to stop the UK leaving the EU on October 31. According to the minutes of the meeting, UK negotiators have been told that Ms Merkel’s remarks during the meeting that Mr Johnson had ‘30 days’ to sort out a new Brexit deal was ‘not fixed’.......... Drones targeting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria could be redeployed to the Gulf to help protect shipping from Iran. Navy chiefs have requested surveillance support to combat the threat from Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. A woman raped by the 'Beast of Kavos', who preyed on holidaying British women, has spoken out in horror as the rapist is released45 years early and allowed to return to the holiday resort. ......, but has now been released back to the resort where he repeatedly pounced, just seven years later........ COMMENT-All female tourists should avoid the place as clearly there is a high chance you will become another victim. The world media has a responsibility to tell its female customers and the public of this man and keep telling it so the tourism numbers go down.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 28 Aug 2019 22:01:19 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noEmmanuel Macronhas blasted 'extraordinarily rude' Brazil leader Jair Bolsonaro for insulting his wife and appearing to criticise her looks as their feud over the Amazon fires got personal today. It's quite unbelievable.“Barcelona has a problem and it can’t be covered up,” explains Josep Cid, coordinator of Criminology studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona(UAB). .......... A rucksack that had been perfectly adapted to the task and a strategically positioned cellphone were the tools that a 53-year-old Colombian man was using torecord images of the private parts of womenin Madrid, ............ The Vuelta a España cycling race continued on Sunday from Benidorm to Calpe with a 199.6km race that involved a lot of uphill racing. Colombian cyclist, Nairo Quintana, was part of a group of six cyclists that were racing towards the finish line in the last 10km ............. .Health chiefs are reviewing a service which gives transgender children drugs to pause puberty. The country’s top health organisation,NHS England, is investigating issues around hormone-blocking drugs prescribed to under-18s to ‘pause’ their adolescence and prevent changes to the body like breasts or facial hair.Children as young as 10 are being referred for hormone-blocking drugs, despite concerns they could cause emotional problems on the brain and body which are not yet known. .........unearthed almost 2,600 ancient coins that date back 1,000 years. Although the find is smaller than the famous Staffordshire Hoard, it is thought to be at least £1million more valuable. ......... Many of the coins are in mint condition and could be valued anywhere between £1,000 and £5,000 each. A social media-loving schoolgirl killed herself after spending hours in her bedroom trying to get likes on her posts.........Vince TracyEmmanuel Macronhas blasted 'extraordinarily rude' Brazil leader Jair Bolsonaro for insulting his wife and appearing to criticise her looks as their feud over the Amazon fires got personal today. It's quite unbelievable.“Barcelona has a problem and it can’t be covered up,” explains Josep Cid, coordinator of Criminology studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona(UAB). .......... A rucksack that had been perfectly adapted to the task and a strategically positioned cellphone were the tools that a 53-year-old Colombian man was using torecord images of the private parts of womenin Madrid, ............ The Vuelta a España cycling race continued on Sunday from Benidorm to Calpe with a 199.6km race that involved a lot of uphill racing. Colombian cyclist, Nairo Quintana, was part of a group of six cyclists that were racing towards the finish line in the last 10km ............. .Health chiefs are reviewing a service which gives transgender children drugs to pause puberty. The country’s top health organisation,NHS England, is investigating issues around hormone-blocking drugs prescribed to under-18s to ‘pause’ their adolescence and prevent changes to the body like breasts or facial hair.Children as young as 10 are being referred for hormone-blocking drugs, despite concerns they could cause emotional problems on the brain and body which are not yet known. .........unearthed almost 2,600 ancient coins that date back 1,000 years. Although the find is smaller than the famous Staffordshire Hoard, it is thought to be at least £1million more valuable. ......... Many of the coins are in mint condition and could be valued anywhere between £1,000 and £5,000 each. A social media-loving schoolgirl killed herself after spending hours in her bedroom trying to get likes on her posts.........news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 21 Aug 2019 22:26:50 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noOur guest is Terry Whitehead.....The ongoing crisis over the Spanish NGO rescue ship Open Arms.... After 20 days with no solution in sight for the migrants on board, the vessel was finally given permission to dock in Lampedusa. The Open Arms had been anchored just 800 meters from the Italian island since Friday, with the country’s authorities refusing it entry and Spain coming up with a number of different solutions – all of which the NGO had refused....... THANKS to the Mortgage Law, amended in 1998, the Church in Spain has been able to register 30,000 properties as its own.These include not only cathedrals, churches and chapels but also parish halls, teachers’ housing, squares, fountains, land and even fronton courts where the Spanish ball game is played. ......... Spain has a national strategy to combat food waste, which places special emphasis on consumer responsibility. Indeed, the plan only measures domestic food waste, ignoring other links in the agrifood chain. According to the available data, 84.2% of products are thrown directly in the trash, especially fruit, vegetables and milk products. The other 15.8% is tossed away after being cooked. RESIDENTS of the island of Ibiza have been left fuming after a 12 hour DJ set turned a cruise liner into a non stop rave. The Island council have been inundated with complaints from angry residents after the cruise liner started playing loud dance music from 12pm until the early hours of the morning. Angela Merkel warned Boris Johnson that Germany is ready for a No Deal Brexit as the UK's Prime Minister told his counterpart to her face that the backstop must be scrapped ahead of formal talks in Berlin. The German Chancellor said she wanted to 'continue to have very close relations between the UK and the EU' once Britain has left the bloc and that her preference was for a deal to be done before October 31. In the UK t he Office for National Statistics said today that it had downgraded its immigration stats after it found net EU migration had been under-estimated while non-EU net migration had been over-stated. The Speaker of the House of Commons-Exercising the casting vote One of the most important, albeit very rarely used, powers the Speaker has is to exercise the casting vote in the event of a draw. The use of this power is governed by a long-standing principle aimed at maintaining the Speaker’s impartiality, namely that they should not vote against the overall majority. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been pictured leaving the South of France over the weekend in a fourth trip by private jet in just 11 days. Prince Harry and Meghan, who have been outspoken on environmental issues in recent months, generated an estimated seven times the emissions per person compared to a commercial flight when flying home from Nice. A GCSE pupil was disqualified after examiners mistook her vegetarian views on Halal meat for Islamophobia. Abigail Ward, 16, who attends Gildredge House school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, was told by exam board OCR that she had made 'obscene racial comments' while answering her Religious Studies exam in June. On the subject of halal butchers, the student had written, '...which I find absolutely disgusting.' …........ A gang of drunk schoolboys destroyed a model railway exhibition after breaking into a school sports hall to play football in the middle of the night. The youths caused £30,000 worth of damage in Lincolnshire and smashed up hand-built locomotives and displays including one which had taken 36 years to build.Vince TracyOur guest is Terry Whitehead.....The ongoing crisis over the Spanish NGO rescue ship Open Arms.... After 20 days with no solution in sight for the migrants on board, the vessel was finally given permission to dock in Lampedusa. The Open Arms had been anchored just 800 meters from the Italian island since Friday, with the country’s authorities refusing it entry and Spain coming up with a number of different solutions – all of which the NGO had refused....... THANKS to the Mortgage Law, amended in 1998, the Church in Spain has been able to register 30,000 properties as its own.These include not only cathedrals, churches and chapels but also parish halls, teachers’ housing, squares, fountains, land and even fronton courts where the Spanish ball game is played. ......... Spain has a national strategy to combat food waste, which places special emphasis on consumer responsibility. Indeed, the plan only measures domestic food waste, ignoring other links in the agrifood chain. According to the available data, 84.2% of products are thrown directly in the trash, especially fruit, vegetables and milk products. The other 15.8% is tossed away after being cooked. RESIDENTS of the island of Ibiza have been left fuming after a 12 hour DJ set turned a cruise liner into a non stop rave. The Island council have been inundated with complaints from angry residents after the cruise liner started playing loud dance music from 12pm until the early hours of the morning. Angela Merkel warned Boris Johnson that Germany is ready for a No Deal Brexit as the UK's Prime Minister told his counterpart to her face that the backstop must be scrapped ahead of formal talks in Berlin. The German Chancellor said she wanted to 'continue to have very close relations between the UK and the EU' once Britain has left the bloc and that her preference was for a deal to be done before October 31. In the UK t he Office for National Statistics said today that it had downgraded its immigration stats after it found net EU migration had been under-estimated while non-EU net migration had been over-stated. The Speaker of the House of Commons-Exercising the casting vote One of the most important, albeit very rarely used, powers the Speaker has is to exercise the casting vote in the event of a draw. The use of this power is governed by a long-standing principle aimed at maintaining the Speaker’s impartiality, namely that they should not vote against the overall majority. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been pictured leaving the South of France over the weekend in a fourth trip by private jet in just 11 days. Prince Harry and Meghan, who have been outspoken on environmental issues in recent months, generated an estimated seven times the emissions per person compared to a commercial flight when flying home from Nice. A GCSE pupil was disqualified after examiners mistook her vegetarian views on Halal meat for Islamophobia. Abigail Ward, 16, who attends Gildredge House school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, was told by exam board OCR that she had made 'obscene racial comments' while answering her Religious Studies exam in June. On the subject of halal butchers, the student had written, '...which I find absolutely disgusting.' …........ A gang of drunk schoolboys destroyed a model railway exhibition after breaking into a school sports hall to play football in the middle of the night. The youths caused £30,000 worth of damage in Lincolnshire and smashed up hand-built locomotives and displays including one which had taken 36 years to build.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 14 Aug 2019 21:20:28 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe wildfire that broke out in Gran Canaria on Saturday has been “contained” but not suppressed, according to the regional leader of Spain’s Canary Islands, Ángel Víctor Torres. Over 1,000 local residents have been evacuated and taken to shelters and municipal centers while emergency crews battle the blaze..........A 55-year-old man who had been working in the area with a welding machine has been arrested by the Civil Guard, who suspect that he accidentally started the fire in a property near Cruce de las Peñas. While many people may believe Spanish drivers are less disciplined behind the wheel than other European road users, this turns out to be just another urban myth. The reality is somewhat different – the Spanish it turns out are far from the worst drivers on the road, according to the annual survey carried out by the Spanish Royal Automobile Club (RACE) in collaboration with the Association of Drinks and Refreshments and with the support of Spain’s DGT traffic authority. …..... For eleven days now, the Spanish rescue vessel Open Arms has been waiting in international waters with over 100 migrants on board and nowhere to take them. Although the Italian island of Lampedusa is only 30 nautical miles away, the prospect of docking at the port is as distant as ever: Italy has refused the ship entry, as has Malta, and no other EU country has taken action. POLICE arrested a 19-year old Algerian for skippering an inflatable dinghy heading for the Spanish coast with 18 migrants on board. In the UK …......Philip Hammond has penned an explosive letter to Boris Johnson, signed by 20 of his Tory colleagues, in which he suggests the PM has 'set the bar so high that there is no realistic' chance of a new divorce agreement. ............................................................................................................................ The number of Britons in work has soared by more than a million since the Brexit vote – and women are leading the way. Despite Project Fear predictions of huge job losses......... meaning three in every four new workers was female. Longtime Europhile Michael Heseltine argued that the Prime Minister had no democratic mandate to take the UK out of the EU without a deal. insisted that for the government to go ahead with a No Deal Brexit would be the 'most grotesque act of national self harm committed in peacetime by a British government'. Boris Johnson said the criminal justice system must keep young people off 'the conveyor belt to crime' today as he unveiled a clampdown on serious criminals designed to keep them behind bars for longer. Downing Street's Brexit guru who has railed against the 'absurdit' of EU subsidies co-owns a farm which has received around £235,000 from the European Union, it has been revealed. Dominic Cummings, the Vote Leave campaign chief who is now Boris Johnson's chief adviser, owns the property in Durham with his parents and one other person. A bus driver has been suspended after refusing to drive a vehicle which celebrated gay pride. Passenger Rebecca Sears, 19, claimed a Konectbus driver at Norwich Bus Station insisted on swapping buses as the one he was in 'promoted homosexuality'.She said that the driver, who appeared to be in his 50s with grey hair, was referring to the vehicle's service number which featured the colours of the gay-pride rainbow flag........ The boss of the electricity network was given almost £500,000 to relocate just 96 miles to live in London. National Grid chief John Pettigrew, who was earning £4.6 million at the time, received the deal when he took over in 2016.Vince TracyThe wildfire that broke out in Gran Canaria on Saturday has been “contained” but not suppressed, according to the regional leader of Spain’s Canary Islands, Ángel Víctor Torres. Over 1,000 local residents have been evacuated and taken to shelters and municipal centers while emergency crews battle the blaze..........A 55-year-old man who had been working in the area with a welding machine has been arrested by the Civil Guard, who suspect that he accidentally started the fire in a property near Cruce de las Peñas. While many people may believe Spanish drivers are less disciplined behind the wheel than other European road users, this turns out to be just another urban myth. The reality is somewhat different – the Spanish it turns out are far from the worst drivers on the road, according to the annual survey carried out by the Spanish Royal Automobile Club (RACE) in collaboration with the Association of Drinks and Refreshments and with the support of Spain’s DGT traffic authority. …..... For eleven days now, the Spanish rescue vessel Open Arms has been waiting in international waters with over 100 migrants on board and nowhere to take them. Although the Italian island of Lampedusa is only 30 nautical miles away, the prospect of docking at the port is as distant as ever: Italy has refused the ship entry, as has Malta, and no other EU country has taken action. POLICE arrested a 19-year old Algerian for skippering an inflatable dinghy heading for the Spanish coast with 18 migrants on board. In the UK …......Philip Hammond has penned an explosive letter to Boris Johnson, signed by 20 of his Tory colleagues, in which he suggests the PM has 'set the bar so high that there is no realistic' chance of a new divorce agreement. ............................................................................................................................ The number of Britons in work has soared by more than a million since the Brexit vote – and women are leading the way. Despite Project Fear predictions of huge job losses......... meaning three in every four new workers was female. Longtime Europhile Michael Heseltine argued that the Prime Minister had no democratic mandate to take the UK out of the EU without a deal. insisted that for the government to go ahead with a No Deal Brexit would be the 'most grotesque act of national self harm committed in peacetime by a British government'. Boris Johnson said the criminal justice system must keep young people off 'the conveyor belt to crime' today as he unveiled a clampdown on serious criminals designed to keep them behind bars for longer. Downing Street's Brexit guru who has railed against the 'absurdit' of EU subsidies co-owns a farm which has received around £235,000 from the European Union, it has been revealed. Dominic Cummings, the Vote Leave campaign chief who is now Boris Johnson's chief adviser, owns the property in Durham with his parents and one other person. A bus driver has been suspended after refusing to drive a vehicle which celebrated gay pride. Passenger Rebecca Sears, 19, claimed a Konectbus driver at Norwich Bus Station insisted on swapping buses as the one he was in 'promoted homosexuality'.She said that the driver, who appeared to be in his 50s with grey hair, was referring to the vehicle's service number which featured the colours of the gay-pride rainbow flag........ The boss of the electricity network was given almost £500,000 to relocate just 96 miles to live in London. National Grid chief John Pettigrew, who was earning £4.6 million at the time, received the deal when he took over in 2016.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 7 Aug 2019 21:39:17 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Spanish rescue ship Open Arms has called for a safe port to dock after rescuing more than 120 migrants at sea, including two children and nine-month-old twins. …........seven months ago, the Spanish government banned the NGO Proactiva Open Arms from completing rescue missions in the central Mediterranean Sea, on the basis that the Open Armsship was not equipped to carry out long journeys. With the bitter taste of the Pamplona “wolfpack” case still in the air, fresh arrests have been made in a similar case in the town of Ertzaintza, Bilbao in Northern Spain. The Local Police of Ertzaintza arrested six men in connection with the multiple sexual assault of an 18-year-old girl in a municipal park of Etxebarria. THE viral video of a shop employee dumping a fridge over a ravine in the Los Filabres hills has landed the man with a court appearance and a possible prison sentence and hefty fine. The online video went viral last week of the man hurling A GERMAN tourist aged 19 was charged with attempting to drown a police officer in Palma de Mallorca. Police detained him after he was spotted at 5am in the morning, stealing items that other people had left at the water’s edge on the beach. A NEW series aired in the UK on Channel 5 has highlighted a change in the demographic that are frequenting Benidorm on holiday. The series followed older people that are shown drinking to excess and “growing old disgracefully”. In the UK.......The Conservatives are trying to get the Brexit Party to stand aside and let Them win ….........Farage et al say they have not delivered Brexit and don't trust them to do so after the antics of the Conservatives in Parliament............ A woman who claims she was conceived by child rape wants to use her own DNA to bring her father to justice in a 'victimless prosecution'. The complainant says mother was just 13 when a family friend raped in the 1970s. She said her birth is proof of a child rape and wants a DNA test carried out to use as evidence against her father. However, the police have said 'the law does not recognise her as a victim in these circumstances'. An 'aggressive' killer who murdered his pregnant daughter's husband is being hunted by police after escaping from a hospital's psychiatric ward. A building society boss has been jailed for stealing £180,000 and shamelessly raiding a dead customer's savings. Claire Free, 47, ordered her junior staff at Cardiff-based Principality Building Society to move funds into her personal account, claiming it was her bonus. A leading £13,650-a-year private school has been forced to pay a teacher £60,000 after he was forced to quit for reprimanding a pupil after she handed her work in late. Daniel Goodey had been pushed out of his job at the prestigious Dundee High when he refused to apologise to a girl who had been late handing in an assignment.Vince TracyThe Spanish rescue ship Open Arms has called for a safe port to dock after rescuing more than 120 migrants at sea, including two children and nine-month-old twins. …........seven months ago, the Spanish government banned the NGO Proactiva Open Arms from completing rescue missions in the central Mediterranean Sea, on the basis that the Open Armsship was not equipped to carry out long journeys. With the bitter taste of the Pamplona “wolfpack” case still in the air, fresh arrests have been made in a similar case in the town of Ertzaintza, Bilbao in Northern Spain. The Local Police of Ertzaintza arrested six men in connection with the multiple sexual assault of an 18-year-old girl in a municipal park of Etxebarria. THE viral video of a shop employee dumping a fridge over a ravine in the Los Filabres hills has landed the man with a court appearance and a possible prison sentence and hefty fine. The online video went viral last week of the man hurling A GERMAN tourist aged 19 was charged with attempting to drown a police officer in Palma de Mallorca. Police detained him after he was spotted at 5am in the morning, stealing items that other people had left at the water’s edge on the beach. A NEW series aired in the UK on Channel 5 has highlighted a change in the demographic that are frequenting Benidorm on holiday. The series followed older people that are shown drinking to excess and “growing old disgracefully”. In the UK.......The Conservatives are trying to get the Brexit Party to stand aside and let Them win ….........Farage et al say they have not delivered Brexit and don't trust them to do so after the antics of the Conservatives in Parliament............ A woman who claims she was conceived by child rape wants to use her own DNA to bring her father to justice in a 'victimless prosecution'. The complainant says mother was just 13 when a family friend raped in the 1970s. She said her birth is proof of a child rape and wants a DNA test carried out to use as evidence against her father. However, the police have said 'the law does not recognise her as a victim in these circumstances'. An 'aggressive' killer who murdered his pregnant daughter's husband is being hunted by police after escaping from a hospital's psychiatric ward. A building society boss has been jailed for stealing £180,000 and shamelessly raiding a dead customer's savings. Claire Free, 47, ordered her junior staff at Cardiff-based Principality Building Society to move funds into her personal account, claiming it was her bonus. A leading £13,650-a-year private school has been forced to pay a teacher £60,000 after he was forced to quit for reprimanding a pupil after she handed her work in late. Daniel Goodey had been pushed out of his job at the prestigious Dundee High when he refused to apologise to a girl who had been late handing in an assignment.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 31 Jul 2019 21:59:55 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain’s second-largest bank, BBVA, has been placed under formal investigation by the country’s high court, the Audiencia Nacional, as part of a far-reaching spying probe known as the Villarejo case. The case is named after José Manuel Villarejo, a former police commissioner ............ Spain’s state railway company Renfe has canceled 1,152 train services (477 medium-distance, 230 high-speed AVE services and 445 freight trains) due to a four-day strike called by the CGT union for July 31, August 14, August 30 and September 1........... ........ Laura C. was grounded for wearing what Vueling workers considered to be inappropriate clothing – Laura C. described the outfit as a bodysuit, a one-piece form-fitting garment, but the airplane said it was a swimsuit and asked her to cover up. .......Under EU regulations, an airline does not have to compensate a passenger who has been refused on board if they had “reasonable motives” – either the passenger represented a security risk, did not have valid travel documents, or for health concerns. The second highest ranking officer of the Egyptian Embassy has been detained in Madrid for allegedly abusing his wife and daughter but his diplomatic immunity has protected him from any further legal action. A 45-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in Valencia for setting fire to the apartment that his sister was staying in, as well as threatening to stab her.The incident occurred in the maritime district of Valencia at around 11pm July 25 when local police officers were alerted to a fire that was started on the fourth floor of an apartment block. In the UK....The British pound tumbled as investors feared a No Deal Brexit could sow chaos through the world economy and financial markets. Sterling fell to an intraday low of $1.2120 - its lowest level since March 2017 - as concerns about Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership continued. ....Boris Johnson has hinted he is open to working with Nigel Farage by calling the success of the Brexit Party 'an incentive' for the EU to reopen talks with the UK. Britain's new Prime Minister praised the Brexit Party for their efforts to attack the core of the EU on a visit to Scotland today. The Duchess of Sussex was holding baby Archie as he was wrapped in a £33 in an Erawan Cotton Dohar, a traditional Indian summer blanket, at a polo event earlier this month. The factory where it is made is in Bagru, a town about an hour away from the city of Jaipur in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Workers there earn the equivalent of 37 pence per hour. A self-styled paedophile hunter who snared a child sex offender in an online sting operation that led to his conviction has now been put on trial himself -accused of holding the pervert prisoner. Shane Brannigan is alleged to have used excessive force when he made his citizen's arrest on paedophile Andrew Vaughan. A man claiming to be the 'Muslim Prince of Spain' who sent emails threatening to blow up Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding has been detained in hospital. Mohammed Jibra-Eel Saleh, 37, sent menacing messages claiming the Royal Family would 'all die' to the Ministry of Defence, government officials, and Prince Andrew, Harry's uncle, in May 2018 - adding the wedding at Windsor Castle 'would be a blast'.Vince TracySpain’s second-largest bank, BBVA, has been placed under formal investigation by the country’s high court, the Audiencia Nacional, as part of a far-reaching spying probe known as the Villarejo case. The case is named after José Manuel Villarejo, a former police commissioner ............ Spain’s state railway company Renfe has canceled 1,152 train services (477 medium-distance, 230 high-speed AVE services and 445 freight trains) due to a four-day strike called by the CGT union for July 31, August 14, August 30 and September 1........... ........ Laura C. was grounded for wearing what Vueling workers considered to be inappropriate clothing – Laura C. described the outfit as a bodysuit, a one-piece form-fitting garment, but the airplane said it was a swimsuit and asked her to cover up. .......Under EU regulations, an airline does not have to compensate a passenger who has been refused on board if they had “reasonable motives” – either the passenger represented a security risk, did not have valid travel documents, or for health concerns. The second highest ranking officer of the Egyptian Embassy has been detained in Madrid for allegedly abusing his wife and daughter but his diplomatic immunity has protected him from any further legal action. A 45-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in Valencia for setting fire to the apartment that his sister was staying in, as well as threatening to stab her.The incident occurred in the maritime district of Valencia at around 11pm July 25 when local police officers were alerted to a fire that was started on the fourth floor of an apartment block. In the UK....The British pound tumbled as investors feared a No Deal Brexit could sow chaos through the world economy and financial markets. Sterling fell to an intraday low of $1.2120 - its lowest level since March 2017 - as concerns about Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership continued. ....Boris Johnson has hinted he is open to working with Nigel Farage by calling the success of the Brexit Party 'an incentive' for the EU to reopen talks with the UK. Britain's new Prime Minister praised the Brexit Party for their efforts to attack the core of the EU on a visit to Scotland today. The Duchess of Sussex was holding baby Archie as he was wrapped in a £33 in an Erawan Cotton Dohar, a traditional Indian summer blanket, at a polo event earlier this month. The factory where it is made is in Bagru, a town about an hour away from the city of Jaipur in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Workers there earn the equivalent of 37 pence per hour. A self-styled paedophile hunter who snared a child sex offender in an online sting operation that led to his conviction has now been put on trial himself -accused of holding the pervert prisoner. Shane Brannigan is alleged to have used excessive force when he made his citizen's arrest on paedophile Andrew Vaughan. A man claiming to be the 'Muslim Prince of Spain' who sent emails threatening to blow up Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding has been detained in hospital. Mohammed Jibra-Eel Saleh, 37, sent menacing messages claiming the Royal Family would 'all die' to the Ministry of Defence, government officials, and Prince Andrew, Harry's uncle, in May 2018 - adding the wedding at Windsor Castle 'would be a blast'.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 24 Jul 2019 22:16:55 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)nowith the political heat still high as Pedro Sanchez seeks to form a Government....SEVENTEEN Spanish provinces have been put on orange and yellow alerts for this weekend as a heatwave is set to sweep Europe once again. The State Meteorological Agency says temperatures ranging between 38 and 40 degrees will strike many parts of Spain, although the coasts should miss the worst of the heat. ....Spain remains the world’s top exporter of olive oil, and 52% of domestic production is sold abroad. .....Paradoxically, Italy is the biggest buyer of Spanish oil: it has purchased 107,000 tons so far this year. Much of that is bottled and sold to third countries with labels suggesting an Italian origin for marketing purposes.............. ...Fifty years ago, a handful of technicians from Spain were recruited by NASA to assist the US astronauts on their historic mission. engineers, technicians, cooks, waiters, and documentary makers who witnessed history being made at an unlikely moment for Spain, which was still under the dictatorship of Francisco Franco. ...... A thug given an ASBO at 12 has avoided jail for beating up a man in a drunken rage - despite it being his 60th criminal offence..... nicknamed Chucky due to his resemblance to the voodoo doll in the Child's Play horror films when he was hauled before a judge at the age of 12.Vince Tracywith the political heat still high as Pedro Sanchez seeks to form a Government....SEVENTEEN Spanish provinces have been put on orange and yellow alerts for this weekend as a heatwave is set to sweep Europe once again. The State Meteorological Agency says temperatures ranging between 38 and 40 degrees will strike many parts of Spain, although the coasts should miss the worst of the heat. ....Spain remains the world’s top exporter of olive oil, and 52% of domestic production is sold abroad. .....Paradoxically, Italy is the biggest buyer of Spanish oil: it has purchased 107,000 tons so far this year. Much of that is bottled and sold to third countries with labels suggesting an Italian origin for marketing purposes.............. ...Fifty years ago, a handful of technicians from Spain were recruited by NASA to assist the US astronauts on their historic mission. engineers, technicians, cooks, waiters, and documentary makers who witnessed history being made at an unlikely moment for Spain, which was still under the dictatorship of Francisco Franco. ...... A thug given an ASBO at 12 has avoided jail for beating up a man in a drunken rage - despite it being his 60th criminal offence..... nicknamed Chucky due to his resemblance to the voodoo doll in the Child's Play horror films when he was hauled before a judge at the age of 12.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 17 Jul 2019 22:23:58 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noUrsula von der Leyen has used a last-minute speech in the European Parliament to try to persuade a majority of MEPs to back her as Jean-Claude Juncker's replacement. She will be the first female president of the European Commission of MEPs support her at a secret ballot this afternoon. But she prompted howls of derision from Brexit Party MEPs as she said she was prepared to agree to further postpone the UK's departure from the EU. More businesses in Spain are starting to sell online due to growing demand. But how can small manufacturers benefit from the boom? Without any question, online shopping is convenient. It saves you from hurrying to a store after work, walking through different aisles and carrying your shopping bags home. Instead, you can sit on a sofa, look at the products on the website of your favourite store and with a few clicks, the goods are on its way to your home. During the last year, eCommerce in Spain was worth almost 28 billion Euro. Compared to 2017, that means an increase of 17 percent. Many counterfeit notes are now in circulation, particularly in Murcia and police warned business-owners to be particularly watchful when €10 and €20 notes are handed over in payment. THE final bull run at this year’s San Fermin festival in Pamplona saw three people gored this morning (July 14). In total eight people have been gored over the course of the eight runs. During the run six bulls run with a pack of steers to the bullring. They are destine d to be killed in bullfights. With crime rates on the rise in Barcelona, some residents are taking the initiative and resorting to techniques of the past, which are now being made more effective thanks to modern technology. In the UK while the leadership race drones on.............. Military chiefs are a ‘pack of white middle-aged men’ who run a force awash with sexism, racism and bullying, an explosive new report claims. The study, the most in-depth the armed forces has ever commissioned, says ‘an unacceptable level of inappropriate behaviour persists’ across the RAF, Army and Navy. The company behind Northern Rail has handed its boss a £256,000 pay rise – despite the train line causing disruption for thousands of passengers last year. Manfred Rudhart, chief executive of Northern Rail’s owner Arriva, saw his pay boosted from £1.08million to £1.34million last year. He now earns 51 times the amount of the average Arriva employee. Killer drivers are being sentenced to just over five years in jail on average – with many set to walk free after serving just half their term. In another indictment of ‘soft justice’ Britain, analysis of Ministry of Justice data shows the average sentence last year for causing death by dangerous driving was five years and three months – against almost nine years for manslaughter. Just over half of convicted drivers were sentenced to less than five years in jail. An American opera singer will perform a song thought to be an anthem of the gay rights movement at the Last Night Of The Proms. Jamie Barton, 37, from Georgia, U.S., is set to join the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in September to close the musical event. The mezzo-soparano will sing Judy Garland's hit Somewhere Over The Rainbow and wear the same colours that are seen on biseuxal activists' flags at marches.Vince TracyUrsula von der Leyen has used a last-minute speech in the European Parliament to try to persuade a majority of MEPs to back her as Jean-Claude Juncker's replacement. She will be the first female president of the European Commission of MEPs support her at a secret ballot this afternoon. But she prompted howls of derision from Brexit Party MEPs as she said she was prepared to agree to further postpone the UK's departure from the EU. More businesses in Spain are starting to sell online due to growing demand. But how can small manufacturers benefit from the boom? Without any question, online shopping is convenient. It saves you from hurrying to a store after work, walking through different aisles and carrying your shopping bags home. Instead, you can sit on a sofa, look at the products on the website of your favourite store and with a few clicks, the goods are on its way to your home. During the last year, eCommerce in Spain was worth almost 28 billion Euro. Compared to 2017, that means an increase of 17 percent. Many counterfeit notes are now in circulation, particularly in Murcia and police warned business-owners to be particularly watchful when €10 and €20 notes are handed over in payment. THE final bull run at this year’s San Fermin festival in Pamplona saw three people gored this morning (July 14). In total eight people have been gored over the course of the eight runs. During the run six bulls run with a pack of steers to the bullring. They are destine d to be killed in bullfights. With crime rates on the rise in Barcelona, some residents are taking the initiative and resorting to techniques of the past, which are now being made more effective thanks to modern technology. In the UK while the leadership race drones on.............. Military chiefs are a ‘pack of white middle-aged men’ who run a force awash with sexism, racism and bullying, an explosive new report claims. The study, the most in-depth the armed forces has ever commissioned, says ‘an unacceptable level of inappropriate behaviour persists’ across the RAF, Army and Navy. The company behind Northern Rail has handed its boss a £256,000 pay rise – despite the train line causing disruption for thousands of passengers last year. Manfred Rudhart, chief executive of Northern Rail’s owner Arriva, saw his pay boosted from £1.08million to £1.34million last year. He now earns 51 times the amount of the average Arriva employee. Killer drivers are being sentenced to just over five years in jail on average – with many set to walk free after serving just half their term. In another indictment of ‘soft justice’ Britain, analysis of Ministry of Justice data shows the average sentence last year for causing death by dangerous driving was five years and three months – against almost nine years for manslaughter. Just over half of convicted drivers were sentenced to less than five years in jail. An American opera singer will perform a song thought to be an anthem of the gay rights movement at the Last Night Of The Proms. Jamie Barton, 37, from Georgia, U.S., is set to join the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in September to close the musical event. The mezzo-soparano will sing Judy Garland's hit Somewhere Over The Rainbow and wear the same colours that are seen on biseuxal activists' flags at marches.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 3 Jul 2019 21:43:19 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chsat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe largest grouping in Brussels, The UK Brexit Party, arrived at their first European Parliament session today and immediately kicked off a row by turning their backs as the EU anthem was played. This has been happening against a backdrop of the EU voting for key positions to be filled. The leaders of the EU 28 member states met last Tuesday to hammer out who should take over from Jean-Claude Juncker, the president of the European Commission, and Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, as well as a number of other roles. The Spanish economy has continued to surpass expectations for 2019, while outperforming the wider European economy. The Bank of Spain has responded to this strong performance by increasing its yearly growth forecast from 2.2% to 2.4%, a particularly impressive figure given that the overall European economy has a growth rate of 1.4%. The lack of a stable government in Madrid, more than two months after the April 28 general election, means that nobody is working on getting a national budget approved – the election was called early partly due to acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s inability to sell his blueprint to parliament. NEW guidelines have been submitted by the General Directorate of Traffic to increase the penalties imposed for distractions whilst driving. Actions such as sending or reading a Whatsapp message, talking on the phone, manipulating the touch screen in any way or car navigation, opening a soda bottle or even lighting a cigarette will all be punishable by a fine and 6 points deducted from your license. . MEMBERS of Madrid’s Greenpeace carried banners saying “Central Madrid works” and “no more cars” on the first day that fines are suspended in the low emission areas of Madrid. IN the UK Labour was plunged into a fresh anti-Semitism row today as a poll revealed heavy support for controversial MP Chris Williamson to be reinstated despite him saying the party was 'too apologetic' about anti-Jewish abuse. ....LOUISE ATKINSON writing about Glastonbury: It is utterly disgusting, but sadly typical. The sight of field after field,pictured left and right, covered in rubbish has become the inevitable fall-out of the summer festival culture as people (usually young people aged 17-24 let their hair down, party their socks off and then stagger back to their middle-class homes leaving environmental carnage behind. Whilst the Brazilian rainforests are being demolished at the rate of one football pitch per minute...The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have asked fans to consider their carbon footprint, just days after new figures show the Royal Household's emissions doubled last year. Parents should put their smartphones down and take every opportunity to talk to their children face to face, the Education Secretary ...........Damian Hinds believes keeping up with social media and work emails often prevents mums and dads from chatting to their offspring. Leapy Lee......I am completely aware that I am ‘also an immigrant.’ I am actually quite a proud immigrant. Many years ago, due to personal reasons, I left the UK and, after some years in the Middle East, moved to Spain where I have resided for the last 35 years. This country has been good to me. .......... Unfortunately the majority of aliens that are pouring into Europe at this time appear to have a different agenda altogether. I am fervently convinced that if our so called leaders don’t wake up soon it will all be too late. Sadly, IVince TracyThe largest grouping in Brussels, The UK Brexit Party, arrived at their first European Parliament session today and immediately kicked off a row by turning their backs as the EU anthem was played. This has been happening against a backdrop of the EU voting for key positions to be filled. The leaders of the EU 28 member states met last Tuesday to hammer out who should take over from Jean-Claude Juncker, the president of the European Commission, and Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, as well as a number of other roles. The Spanish economy has continued to surpass expectations for 2019, while outperforming the wider European economy. The Bank of Spain has responded to this strong performance by increasing its yearly growth forecast from 2.2% to 2.4%, a particularly impressive figure given that the overall European economy has a growth rate of 1.4%. The lack of a stable government in Madrid, more than two months after the April 28 general election, means that nobody is working on getting a national budget approved – the election was called early partly due to acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s inability to sell his blueprint to parliament. NEW guidelines have been submitted by the General Directorate of Traffic to increase the penalties imposed for distractions whilst driving. Actions such as sending or reading a Whatsapp message, talking on the phone, manipulating the touch screen in any way or car navigation, opening a soda bottle or even lighting a cigarette will all be punishable by a fine and 6 points deducted from your license. . MEMBERS of Madrid’s Greenpeace carried banners saying “Central Madrid works” and “no more cars” on the first day that fines are suspended in the low emission areas of Madrid. IN the UK Labour was plunged into a fresh anti-Semitism row today as a poll revealed heavy support for controversial MP Chris Williamson to be reinstated despite him saying the party was 'too apologetic' about anti-Jewish abuse. ....LOUISE ATKINSON writing about Glastonbury: It is utterly disgusting, but sadly typical. The sight of field after field,pictured left and right, covered in rubbish has become the inevitable fall-out of the summer festival culture as people (usually young people aged 17-24 let their hair down, party their socks off and then stagger back to their middle-class homes leaving environmental carnage behind. Whilst the Brazilian rainforests are being demolished at the rate of one football pitch per minute...The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have asked fans to consider their carbon footprint, just days after new figures show the Royal Household's emissions doubled last year. Parents should put their smartphones down and take every opportunity to talk to their children face to face, the Education Secretary ...........Damian Hinds believes keeping up with social media and work emails often prevents mums and dads from chatting to their offspring. Leapy Lee......I am completely aware that I am ‘also an immigrant.’ I am actually quite a proud immigrant. Many years ago, due to personal reasons, I left the UK and, after some years in the Middle East, moved to Spain where I have resided for the last 35 years. This country has been good to me. .......... Unfortunately the majority of aliens that are pouring into Europe at this time appear to have a different agenda altogether. I am fervently convinced that if our so called leaders don’t wake up soon it will all be too late. Sadly, Inews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 26 Jun 2019 21:29:27 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain’s far-right party, Vox, has made headlines after two party officials made sexist remarks in response to a court decision involving a high-profile gang rape case known as La Manada. Iria Suárez González, 35, was hired by Oxford Primary School for just under a year as a teaching assistant. However, unknown to the school, she was once one of Spain’s most notorious killers, after her and a friend murdered a teenage girl back in 2000. ....... She was arrested however the charges of fraud by false representation were dropped due to lack of evidence. In Spain, all crimes committed by minors are “spent” after 10 years once the criminal reaches 18. However in the UK there is no such law. Travel Supermarket has said that Summer holiday demand is down compared to last year, with some British holidaymakers showing reluctance to book until they know the outcome of Brexit. Others keen to avoid Europe altogether they say. The pricecomparison site claims this uncertainty, combined with a more competitive holiday market, is driving discounts across the board. The Madrid Medical Association (Icomem) has banned Spanish doctor Isabel Bellostas for 364 days for spreading “unsupported claims, against scientific evidence,on the origin and cause of the autism spectrum disorder,” health sources have told ELPAÍS. Jumping over bonfires at midnight is one of the many traditions of the Noche de San Juan fiesta (Saint John’s Eve). The festival closely coincides with midsummer celebrations held elsewhere in Europe and the world and also comes days after the Summer Solstice. San Juan evolved out of celebrations which traditionally took place the night before Saint John’s feast day. In the UK............People don't want to hear about that kind of thing!' Boris REFUSES to answer questions about 'plate-smashing, screaming row' with girlfriend Carrie as he is cheered by Tories at leadership hustings Protesters wearing red dresses stormed the plush black tie event as Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered a speech on the 'state of UK politics' and how Brexit could impact the UK economy. Mr Field, a married father of two, is heard on the videosaying: 'Can you get this person out?' and 'that way' as the woman responds 'I'm sorry, please' and 'It's a peaceful protest.' The hypocrisy of John Major laid bare Huge thanks to Patrick Nicholls who managed to unearth this statement from former Primer Minister John Major, who has intervened on behalf of the Remain side several times throughout this campaign. The television presenter Sir David Attenborough said that humans are threatening their own existence and that of other species by using up the world’s resources. He said the only way to save the planet from famine and species extinction is to limit human population growth.Vince TracySpain’s far-right party, Vox, has made headlines after two party officials made sexist remarks in response to a court decision involving a high-profile gang rape case known as La Manada. Iria Suárez González, 35, was hired by Oxford Primary School for just under a year as a teaching assistant. However, unknown to the school, she was once one of Spain’s most notorious killers, after her and a friend murdered a teenage girl back in 2000. ....... She was arrested however the charges of fraud by false representation were dropped due to lack of evidence. In Spain, all crimes committed by minors are “spent” after 10 years once the criminal reaches 18. However in the UK there is no such law. Travel Supermarket has said that Summer holiday demand is down compared to last year, with some British holidaymakers showing reluctance to book until they know the outcome of Brexit. Others keen to avoid Europe altogether they say. The pricecomparison site claims this uncertainty, combined with a more competitive holiday market, is driving discounts across the board. The Madrid Medical Association (Icomem) has banned Spanish doctor Isabel Bellostas for 364 days for spreading “unsupported claims, against scientific evidence,on the origin and cause of the autism spectrum disorder,” health sources have told ELPAÍS. Jumping over bonfires at midnight is one of the many traditions of the Noche de San Juan fiesta (Saint John’s Eve). The festival closely coincides with midsummer celebrations held elsewhere in Europe and the world and also comes days after the Summer Solstice. San Juan evolved out of celebrations which traditionally took place the night before Saint John’s feast day. In the UK............People don't want to hear about that kind of thing!' Boris REFUSES to answer questions about 'plate-smashing, screaming row' with girlfriend Carrie as he is cheered by Tories at leadership hustings Protesters wearing red dresses stormed the plush black tie event as Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered a speech on the 'state of UK politics' and how Brexit could impact the UK economy. Mr Field, a married father of two, is heard on the videosaying: 'Can you get this person out?' and 'that way' as the woman responds 'I'm sorry, please' and 'It's a peaceful protest.' The hypocrisy of John Major laid bare Huge thanks to Patrick Nicholls who managed to unearth this statement from former Primer Minister John Major, who has intervened on behalf of the Remain side several times throughout this campaign. The television presenter Sir David Attenborough said that humans are threatening their own existence and that of other species by using up the world’s resources. He said the only way to save the planet from famine and species extinction is to limit human population growth.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 13 Jun 2019 11:03:13 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIT has only taken 137 years and €4.6 million but now Barcelona’s iconic (and as yet unfinished) Sagrada Familia basilica has finally been given planning permission...... Every year 50,000 people die in Spain from heart disease, although the figure in constantly lowering due to coronary stent surgery being available for all in autonomous communities.. RAFAEL NADAL not only took his 12th Roland Garros title on Sunday, but he also took the lead in the battle for the year-end No. 1 ATP Ranking from Novak Djokovi. …..... In the uk........The choosing of the new prospective next Tory MP is decided by Tory party members! Michael Gove.........drugs confession........Boris Johnson giving tax breaks to the rich ......Jeremy Hunt (May part2 ).......Andrea Leadsom warned last night that the rising tide of violent crime in Britain has left members of the public 'scared to go out after dark'. Free TV licences for the over 75s will now be means tested, with only those who receive Pension Credit eligible from 1 June 2020. The BBC has been accused of 'sanitising' terrorism under plans for an effective ban on journalists using the word 'terror'. A managing director who abused a 14-year-old schoolgirl after meeting her on a website has been jailed. Paedophile Gareth Hughes, from Stockport, was 36 when he told his victim he was 10 years younger when he met her on a website popular with teenagers.Vince TracyIT has only taken 137 years and €4.6 million but now Barcelona’s iconic (and as yet unfinished) Sagrada Familia basilica has finally been given planning permission...... Every year 50,000 people die in Spain from heart disease, although the figure in constantly lowering due to coronary stent surgery being available for all in autonomous communities.. RAFAEL NADAL not only took his 12th Roland Garros title on Sunday, but he also took the lead in the battle for the year-end No. 1 ATP Ranking from Novak Djokovi. …..... In the uk........The choosing of the new prospective next Tory MP is decided by Tory party members! Michael Gove.........drugs confession........Boris Johnson giving tax breaks to the rich ......Jeremy Hunt (May part2 ).......Andrea Leadsom warned last night that the rising tide of violent crime in Britain has left members of the public 'scared to go out after dark'. Free TV licences for the over 75s will now be means tested, with only those who receive Pension Credit eligible from 1 June 2020. The BBC has been accused of 'sanitising' terrorism under plans for an effective ban on journalists using the word 'terror'. A managing director who abused a 14-year-old schoolgirl after meeting her on a website has been jailed. Paedophile Gareth Hughes, from Stockport, was 36 when he told his victim he was 10 years younger when he met her on a website popular with teenagers.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 5 Jun 2019 22:09:54 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain is among Europe’s worst offenders when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions. Between 1990 and 2017, these increased by 51.7 million tons, the highest rise in absolute terms in the entire EU. The police operation ahead of the Champion’s League was the biggest ever put in place for a sporting event in Spain. More than 4,700 officers were due to participate, mostly from the National Police, along with their colleagues from the Civil Guard, the Madrid municipal police, fire and ambulance crews, and volunteers from the Red Cross. Spanish prosecutors are investigating the circumstances surrounding the suicide of a woman after a sexually explicit video of her began circulating among her work colleagues. Chinese born Youtuber ReSet, real name Kenghua R, has been given his punishment for being at the centre of a video controversy this week after posting a video of feeding a homeless man a rancid filled with toothpaste on the streets of his home town of Barcelona. Two vans containing over 3,000kg of marijuana has been intercepted as it entered the port of La Bajadilla, Marbella. ..............The criminals were thought to be an organised group from Cueta. In the UK....Donald Trump landed on Monday …..Charles and Camilla escorted the US leader and the First Lady the short distance to the palace's west terrace where the Queen was waiting. Seven boats were stopped in the Channel by the Border Force and the RNLI and brought into Dover, Kent, while an eighth – carrying eight men – made it to Winchelsea beach in East Sussex. A transgender killer who asked to be moved to an all-female jail has been caught romping with another female. Two five-years old girls enjoying a trip to the beach on Britain's warmest weekend so far were blown half a mile out to sea on an inflatable swan, triggering a lifeboat rescue operation.Vince TracySpain is among Europe’s worst offenders when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions. Between 1990 and 2017, these increased by 51.7 million tons, the highest rise in absolute terms in the entire EU. The police operation ahead of the Champion’s League was the biggest ever put in place for a sporting event in Spain. More than 4,700 officers were due to participate, mostly from the National Police, along with their colleagues from the Civil Guard, the Madrid municipal police, fire and ambulance crews, and volunteers from the Red Cross. Spanish prosecutors are investigating the circumstances surrounding the suicide of a woman after a sexually explicit video of her began circulating among her work colleagues. Chinese born Youtuber ReSet, real name Kenghua R, has been given his punishment for being at the centre of a video controversy this week after posting a video of feeding a homeless man a rancid filled with toothpaste on the streets of his home town of Barcelona. Two vans containing over 3,000kg of marijuana has been intercepted as it entered the port of La Bajadilla, Marbella. ..............The criminals were thought to be an organised group from Cueta. In the UK....Donald Trump landed on Monday …..Charles and Camilla escorted the US leader and the First Lady the short distance to the palace's west terrace where the Queen was waiting. Seven boats were stopped in the Channel by the Border Force and the RNLI and brought into Dover, Kent, while an eighth – carrying eight men – made it to Winchelsea beach in East Sussex. A transgender killer who asked to be moved to an all-female jail has been caught romping with another female. Two five-years old girls enjoying a trip to the beach on Britain's warmest weekend so far were blown half a mile out to sea on an inflatable swan, triggering a lifeboat rescue operation.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 28 May 2019 22:31:20 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTerry Whitehead joins Vince to discuss how SPAIN’S left-leaning Partido Socialista PSOE) won 20 European Parliament seats and made gains in towns, cities and regions while the Brexit Party topped Britain’s ballot. .Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s PSOE will have six more Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) bringing its total to 20.The conservative Partido Popular (PP) lost four of its seats, leaving it with 12 MEPs. The centrist Ciudadanos picked up a seat to reach seven MEPs, while the leftist Podemos lost five MEPs and now has 11 seats.The far-right Vox will enter the European Parliament for the first time after winning three seats. Meanwhile in Britain, results released yesterday showed the pro-leave Brexit Party won 31.6 per cent of the vote, picking up 29 European Parliament seats. The pro-Remain Liberal Democrats won an extra 15 seats giving it 16 MEPs, up from one before the vote.Labour lost 10 seats and now has 10 MEPs. The Conservatives lost 15 seats leaving them with four MEPs and he Green Party won four more seats than in the last European Parliament election in 2014 and now has a total of seven MEPs. .THE Catholic Church in Spain has announced that it contributed €1.38 billion to the Spanish economy in 2016 following a recent study undertaken by the Conferencia Episcopal Española. With some 23,000 parishes within the country it employs large numbersof men and women who are tax payers and also supports those in need through Caritas and other charitable operations. AFTER China closed the doors to the importation of waste material, it has been diverted to other parts of Asia and recently Malaysia seized large volumes of illegal plastic waste sent from Spain.According to Greenpeace, in 2018, Researchers working on The Jeremy Kyle Show have been accused of smoking cannabis with guests and giving them alcohol for 'medicinal purposes' in a bombshell documentary. British children are at risk of a rickets epidemic as they spend more time indoors playing on smartphones and tablets, an expert has warned. Steve Jones, a leading geneticist, said the condition – common in Victorian times – was coming back 'at some speed' as youngsters spent less time in the sun.. Car theft victims are getting a payout from insurers every eight minutes, according to alarming new data released today. Around £108 million – or £1.2 million a day – was paid out in claims in the first three months of the year.Vince TracyTerry Whitehead joins Vince to discuss how SPAIN’S left-leaning Partido Socialista PSOE) won 20 European Parliament seats and made gains in towns, cities and regions while the Brexit Party topped Britain’s ballot. .Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s PSOE will have six more Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) bringing its total to 20.The conservative Partido Popular (PP) lost four of its seats, leaving it with 12 MEPs. The centrist Ciudadanos picked up a seat to reach seven MEPs, while the leftist Podemos lost five MEPs and now has 11 seats.The far-right Vox will enter the European Parliament for the first time after winning three seats. Meanwhile in Britain, results released yesterday showed the pro-leave Brexit Party won 31.6 per cent of the vote, picking up 29 European Parliament seats. The pro-Remain Liberal Democrats won an extra 15 seats giving it 16 MEPs, up from one before the vote.Labour lost 10 seats and now has 10 MEPs. The Conservatives lost 15 seats leaving them with four MEPs and he Green Party won four more seats than in the last European Parliament election in 2014 and now has a total of seven MEPs. .THE Catholic Church in Spain has announced that it contributed €1.38 billion to the Spanish economy in 2016 following a recent study undertaken by the Conferencia Episcopal Española. With some 23,000 parishes within the country it employs large numbersof men and women who are tax payers and also supports those in need through Caritas and other charitable operations. AFTER China closed the doors to the importation of waste material, it has been diverted to other parts of Asia and recently Malaysia seized large volumes of illegal plastic waste sent from Spain.According to Greenpeace, in 2018, Researchers working on The Jeremy Kyle Show have been accused of smoking cannabis with guests and giving them alcohol for 'medicinal purposes' in a bombshell documentary. British children are at risk of a rickets epidemic as they spend more time indoors playing on smartphones and tablets, an expert has warned. Steve Jones, a leading geneticist, said the condition – common in Victorian times – was coming back 'at some speed' as youngsters spent less time in the sun.. Car theft victims are getting a payout from insurers every eight minutes, according to alarming new data released today. Around £108 million – or £1.2 million a day – was paid out in claims in the first three months of the year.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 22 May 2019 22:10:05 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Spanish exclave city of Ceuta in North Africa is unlike the cities in the Spanish peninsula. In Ceuta, many locals say hello to each other with the Arabic greeting Salaam Alaikum, and the Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha is a public holiday. Preliminary data offered by Spain’s Attorney General’s Office show a 10% rise in just one year in convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These convictions grew to 56,173 in 2018, compared with 51,085 in 2017....... ........parents in Valladolid have been jailed for 10 years and one day for abusing their three-month-old baby in August 2017. The couple received their sentencing after prosecutors initially requested 14 years each for crimes of sexual abuse and using the child to make pornographic material. .A BRITISH woman found guilty of committing benefit fraud while living in Spain has been told she must pay back the £88,000 (€100,520) she owes ata rate of just £7.65 (€8.74) a week.......The rate of payment, which was agreed by the Department of Work and Pensions, and HMRC, will take the woman more than 958 years to settle her debt................... IN ALFÀZ DE PI, last week a 61-year-old Spanish man, who walked on crutches, sadly drowned after he apparently was attempting to rescue his two dogs, which had fallen into an irrigation pond. The UK is geared up for the elections in Europe and Nigel Farage seems under attack from the establishment..... .A cyber security expert has predicted a surge in hackers stealing people’s personal information and bank details through coee machines and smart TVs in their homes.Vince Steckler, chief executive of security giant Avast................ A GP who could face the sack for asking a Muslim patient to remove her face veil says she took it off 'willingly' before her husband launched a complaint claiming the doctor had been 'rude'. ................ Labour MP Jess Phillips was involved in a furious row with Muslim protestors outside a school in Birmingham today amid ongoing protests about LGBT education. Police were called to Anderton Park Primary School in the Sparkbrook area of the city last night after pro-LGBT campaigners and members of the Muslim community clashed outside.Vince TracyThe Spanish exclave city of Ceuta in North Africa is unlike the cities in the Spanish peninsula. In Ceuta, many locals say hello to each other with the Arabic greeting Salaam Alaikum, and the Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha is a public holiday. Preliminary data offered by Spain’s Attorney General’s Office show a 10% rise in just one year in convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These convictions grew to 56,173 in 2018, compared with 51,085 in 2017....... ........parents in Valladolid have been jailed for 10 years and one day for abusing their three-month-old baby in August 2017. The couple received their sentencing after prosecutors initially requested 14 years each for crimes of sexual abuse and using the child to make pornographic material. .A BRITISH woman found guilty of committing benefit fraud while living in Spain has been told she must pay back the £88,000 (€100,520) she owes ata rate of just £7.65 (€8.74) a week.......The rate of payment, which was agreed by the Department of Work and Pensions, and HMRC, will take the woman more than 958 years to settle her debt................... IN ALFÀZ DE PI, last week a 61-year-old Spanish man, who walked on crutches, sadly drowned after he apparently was attempting to rescue his two dogs, which had fallen into an irrigation pond. The UK is geared up for the elections in Europe and Nigel Farage seems under attack from the establishment..... .A cyber security expert has predicted a surge in hackers stealing people’s personal information and bank details through coee machines and smart TVs in their homes.Vince Steckler, chief executive of security giant Avast................ A GP who could face the sack for asking a Muslim patient to remove her face veil says she took it off 'willingly' before her husband launched a complaint claiming the doctor had been 'rude'. ................ Labour MP Jess Phillips was involved in a furious row with Muslim protestors outside a school in Birmingham today amid ongoing protests about LGBT education. Police were called to Anderton Park Primary School in the Sparkbrook area of the city last night after pro-LGBT campaigners and members of the Muslim community clashed outside.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 15 May 2019 21:47:14 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noGuy Verhofstadt insisted unanimity rules currently in place in the European Union hinder the decision-making powers of European institutions on matters such as migration. Mr Verhofstatd, who is running to take over as European Commissioner from Jean-Claude Juncker when the top Eurocrat retires in November, claimed member states could not be expected to agree unanimously on controversial issues and would need to apply majority rules. The Pope was seen proudly holding a pin reading “Let’s open our harbours” during a meeting focused on welcoming migrants and people in need. Spain wants to avoid being involuntarily dragged into any kind of conflict with Iran. As such, acting Defense Minister Margarita Robles has ordered the Spanish frigate the Méndez Núñez, with 215 sailors on board, to be temporarily removed from the combat group headed by the USS Abraham Lincoln, given the rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. A government decree that went into effect on May 12 forces companies of all sizes to keep records of when employees start and end their working day. The goal is to clamp down on unpaid overtime, and failure to comply carries administrative penalties ranging from €626 to €6,250. Growing numbers of pensioners in Spain who are struggling to make ends meet are putting their properties on the market at lower prices, on the condition they may continue to live there until they die...... The wife of a convicted fraudster has sparked fury after a photo of her on holiday was posted online with the caption: ‘Who says crime doesn’t pay?’ In the UK....Mr Farage clashed with the BBC host when he was asked about a statement he made ten years ago over wanting to privatise the NHS. At the question, the Brexiteer responded: "This is absolutely ludicrous................ BBC Breakfast correspondent Nina Warhurst was in Ulverston at a playground factory which had brought in extra goods in anticipation of Brexit. ........ She said: “Lots of people will say ‘oh the Remoaners said the economy will collapse’. It hasn’t happened, we’re doing fine. we’re seeing growth. Do we need to start worrying about Brexit?” Lynne Owens, Director General of the National Crime Agency, demands ministers invest billions as serious and organised crime kills more people than terrorism, natural disasters and war combined. The Jeremy Kyle Show was permanently cancelled by ITV today following the death of a guest just a week after he appeared on the programme. ITV chief Carolyn McCall admitted it was 'the right time for the show to end' ........Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman called the incident 'deeply concerning', while MPs on an influential Commons committee will discuss the case ....Vince TracyGuy Verhofstadt insisted unanimity rules currently in place in the European Union hinder the decision-making powers of European institutions on matters such as migration. Mr Verhofstatd, who is running to take over as European Commissioner from Jean-Claude Juncker when the top Eurocrat retires in November, claimed member states could not be expected to agree unanimously on controversial issues and would need to apply majority rules. The Pope was seen proudly holding a pin reading “Let’s open our harbours” during a meeting focused on welcoming migrants and people in need. Spain wants to avoid being involuntarily dragged into any kind of conflict with Iran. As such, acting Defense Minister Margarita Robles has ordered the Spanish frigate the Méndez Núñez, with 215 sailors on board, to be temporarily removed from the combat group headed by the USS Abraham Lincoln, given the rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. A government decree that went into effect on May 12 forces companies of all sizes to keep records of when employees start and end their working day. The goal is to clamp down on unpaid overtime, and failure to comply carries administrative penalties ranging from €626 to €6,250. Growing numbers of pensioners in Spain who are struggling to make ends meet are putting their properties on the market at lower prices, on the condition they may continue to live there until they die...... The wife of a convicted fraudster has sparked fury after a photo of her on holiday was posted online with the caption: ‘Who says crime doesn’t pay?’ In the UK....Mr Farage clashed with the BBC host when he was asked about a statement he made ten years ago over wanting to privatise the NHS. At the question, the Brexiteer responded: "This is absolutely ludicrous................ BBC Breakfast correspondent Nina Warhurst was in Ulverston at a playground factory which had brought in extra goods in anticipation of Brexit. ........ She said: “Lots of people will say ‘oh the Remoaners said the economy will collapse’. It hasn’t happened, we’re doing fine. we’re seeing growth. Do we need to start worrying about Brexit?” Lynne Owens, Director General of the National Crime Agency, demands ministers invest billions as serious and organised crime kills more people than terrorism, natural disasters and war combined. The Jeremy Kyle Show was permanently cancelled by ITV today following the death of a guest just a week after he appeared on the programme. ITV chief Carolyn McCall admitted it was 'the right time for the show to end' ........Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman called the incident 'deeply concerning', while MPs on an influential Commons committee will discuss the case ....news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 8 May 2019 21:49:21 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and opposition leader Pablo Casado of the Popular Party (PP) have agreed to open up a permanent communication channel on the issue of Catalonia, where the independence drive has deeply divided the region. APRIL was a good month for the job market. Employment, measured by Social Security affiliation, increased by 186,785 contributors compared to March. This means the number of people paying social security is now 19.23 million, the highest since July 2008 ........... In the newspapers.......... commenting after Notre Dame....let me run a few facts by you. In 2016 three females, with radical ties to Islam, were arrested in a street adjacent to Notre Dame; along with a lorry containing six gas cylinders and Arabic propaganda papers........ .....THE debate over Brexit isn’t about Brexit anymore. It’s about democratic accountability and the limits of referenda in modern politics. ....... There is no stipulation or law that mandates their results be taken as gospel nor a limit as to how many ones you can have. According to the House of Lords Constitution Committee, referendums “cannot be legally binding in the UK, and are therefore advisory.” The knife crime epidemic has been directly fuelled by drastic cuts in youth services, according to MPs' research published today. It found that police forces covering areas with the biggest youth services cuts – such as West Midlands, the Metropolitan, Cambridgeshire and Thames Valley – have also seen some of the highest increases in knife offences. Widespread fears over the harmful effects on teenagers of spending hours on social media could be misplaced, according to a major British study. It claims online activity only has a ‘trivial’ effect on their happiness, flying in the face of research and the prevailing opinion of many parents.Vince TracySpain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and opposition leader Pablo Casado of the Popular Party (PP) have agreed to open up a permanent communication channel on the issue of Catalonia, where the independence drive has deeply divided the region. APRIL was a good month for the job market. Employment, measured by Social Security affiliation, increased by 186,785 contributors compared to March. This means the number of people paying social security is now 19.23 million, the highest since July 2008 ........... In the newspapers.......... commenting after Notre Dame....let me run a few facts by you. In 2016 three females, with radical ties to Islam, were arrested in a street adjacent to Notre Dame; along with a lorry containing six gas cylinders and Arabic propaganda papers........ .....THE debate over Brexit isn’t about Brexit anymore. It’s about democratic accountability and the limits of referenda in modern politics. ....... There is no stipulation or law that mandates their results be taken as gospel nor a limit as to how many ones you can have. According to the House of Lords Constitution Committee, referendums “cannot be legally binding in the UK, and are therefore advisory.” The knife crime epidemic has been directly fuelled by drastic cuts in youth services, according to MPs' research published today. It found that police forces covering areas with the biggest youth services cuts – such as West Midlands, the Metropolitan, Cambridgeshire and Thames Valley – have also seen some of the highest increases in knife offences. Widespread fears over the harmful effects on teenagers of spending hours on social media could be misplaced, according to a major British study. It claims online activity only has a ‘trivial’ effect on their happiness, flying in the face of research and the prevailing opinion of many parents.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 1 May 2019 21:08:28 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTHE pollsters had it right and with 99.99 per cent of the votes counted, the PSOE were the most-voted party. The socialists headed by the current president Pedro Sanchez won 123 seats in the national parliament but will need pacts with other parties to govern. The Partido Popular, the PSOE’s closest rivals lagged further behind than expected with 66 seats and the party under Pablo Casado suffered its worst-ever defeat...........There was a record turnout of almost 76 per cent, nine percentage points more than in the 2016 general election. The Spanish labour market is proving to be more resilient than most people expected at a time of internal and external uncertainty. While unemployment grew in the first quarter of 2019, the Spanish economy has created 596,900 jobs over the past 12 months, representing a 3.14% increase, according to data released on IT IS estimated that repairs in the aftermath of the structural damage caused by the Easter storms up and down the coast could be as high as €350,000 euros, according to the Provincial Coast Service. A British man who helped his American friend 'granny dump' his dementia-suffering father in the UK so he could get free healthcare has been jailed. Former Worcestershire star Alex Hepburn, 23 was found guilty of raping the woman after she had consensual sex with his teammate Joe Clarke in the early hours of April 1 2017. The UK risks being cut out of the loop by American spies if it uses Huawei technology for its 5G mobile network, a senior US official warned today. Robert Strayer, the deputy assistant secretary for cyber security at the State Department, said any involvement of the Chinese tech giant poses an 'unacceptable risk'.Vince TracyTHE pollsters had it right and with 99.99 per cent of the votes counted, the PSOE were the most-voted party. The socialists headed by the current president Pedro Sanchez won 123 seats in the national parliament but will need pacts with other parties to govern. The Partido Popular, the PSOE’s closest rivals lagged further behind than expected with 66 seats and the party under Pablo Casado suffered its worst-ever defeat...........There was a record turnout of almost 76 per cent, nine percentage points more than in the 2016 general election. The Spanish labour market is proving to be more resilient than most people expected at a time of internal and external uncertainty. While unemployment grew in the first quarter of 2019, the Spanish economy has created 596,900 jobs over the past 12 months, representing a 3.14% increase, according to data released on IT IS estimated that repairs in the aftermath of the structural damage caused by the Easter storms up and down the coast could be as high as €350,000 euros, according to the Provincial Coast Service. A British man who helped his American friend 'granny dump' his dementia-suffering father in the UK so he could get free healthcare has been jailed. Former Worcestershire star Alex Hepburn, 23 was found guilty of raping the woman after she had consensual sex with his teammate Joe Clarke in the early hours of April 1 2017. The UK risks being cut out of the loop by American spies if it uses Huawei technology for its 5G mobile network, a senior US official warned today. Robert Strayer, the deputy assistant secretary for cyber security at the State Department, said any involvement of the Chinese tech giant poses an 'unacceptable risk'.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 24 Apr 2019 22:39:19 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAlmost 400 hundred people had to be evacuated from their homes as torrential rain lashed the east coast particularly hitting the British favourites of Benidorm and Torrevieja hard. Late on Sunday night the AEMET state Met Office weather alerts for Benidorm on the Costa Blanca were suddenly upgraded to the highest severe threat ‘red’ level. The televised debate between candidates running in Sunday’s general election in Spain has consolidated the deep division between two opposing blocs with irreconcilable positions on thorny matters such as Catalonia. ..... A group of six inmates walks out of the doors of the Segovia prison for the first time in years – one has been inside for over a decade. They belong to a select group that has been chosen to complete the final stage of their sentence as pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. In the UK......Mrs May appears to possess not an iota of self-awareness. Rather than preparing a dignified resignation statement, she has apparently spent the past few days contemplating a Cabinet reshuffle. The Swedish schoolgirl behind the children's climate strike has met politicians including Jeremy Corbyn during a visit to Parliament. Greta Thunberg is the 16- year-old whose refusal to go to school because of climate change led to children around the world skipping classes to protest.Vince TracyAlmost 400 hundred people had to be evacuated from their homes as torrential rain lashed the east coast particularly hitting the British favourites of Benidorm and Torrevieja hard. Late on Sunday night the AEMET state Met Office weather alerts for Benidorm on the Costa Blanca were suddenly upgraded to the highest severe threat ‘red’ level. The televised debate between candidates running in Sunday’s general election in Spain has consolidated the deep division between two opposing blocs with irreconcilable positions on thorny matters such as Catalonia. ..... A group of six inmates walks out of the doors of the Segovia prison for the first time in years – one has been inside for over a decade. They belong to a select group that has been chosen to complete the final stage of their sentence as pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. In the UK......Mrs May appears to possess not an iota of self-awareness. Rather than preparing a dignified resignation statement, she has apparently spent the past few days contemplating a Cabinet reshuffle. The Swedish schoolgirl behind the children's climate strike has met politicians including Jeremy Corbyn during a visit to Parliament. Greta Thunberg is the 16- year-old whose refusal to go to school because of climate change led to children around the world skipping classes to protest.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 17 Apr 2019 21:30:58 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noParis had to watch in horror as fire erupted from the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral on Monday evening....................It was here that a Mass was held after the liberation of Paris, on August 26, 1944, in what may be the single most important moment in French contemporary history. Naturally, the cathedral is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Paris itself was born on an island whose center is occupied by Notre-Dame, and it grew out from there. FOUR people in Chiclana de la Frontera (Cadiz) were charged with removing a workman’s clothing to conceal a work-related accident. The 42-year-old forklift driver, who was married with two children, had no social security and was not trained to operate heavy machinery. IBERIA bumped a 15-year-old off a Madrid flight and expected him to spend the night alone in a Dublin hotel. Upset when he was told he could only fly the next morning via Heathrow he called language school owner, Liz Einstein, who is hosting him in Ireland. GLOBAL wine production has hit a 15-year high after a dramatic slump last year. Wine output across the world saw year-on-year growth of 17 per cent in 2018 according to a report by the International Organisation for Vine and Wine (OIV). A CHARITY road rally from the UK to Spain is due to hit the road on April 23 and organisers say how much people spend on their chosen chariot is up to them but the cheaper and wackier the better! The Brexit Party has surged into the lead in the race for the European Elections after a top pollster predicted Nigel Farage's new party could win its first election. Commuters and businesses are raging at the major disruption to at least 500,000 people as a boat continues to block Oxford Circus, activists dance on Waterloo Bridge and rows of tents cover key routes through the capital. Jeremy Corbyn vowed to axe Sats tests insisting children should be prepared for 'life not just for exams'. In a promise that has delighted left-wing teachers' unions, the Labour leader insisted if elected he would scrap the 'regime of extreme pressure testing'.Vince TracyParis had to watch in horror as fire erupted from the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral on Monday evening....................It was here that a Mass was held after the liberation of Paris, on August 26, 1944, in what may be the single most important moment in French contemporary history. Naturally, the cathedral is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Paris itself was born on an island whose center is occupied by Notre-Dame, and it grew out from there. FOUR people in Chiclana de la Frontera (Cadiz) were charged with removing a workman’s clothing to conceal a work-related accident. The 42-year-old forklift driver, who was married with two children, had no social security and was not trained to operate heavy machinery. IBERIA bumped a 15-year-old off a Madrid flight and expected him to spend the night alone in a Dublin hotel. Upset when he was told he could only fly the next morning via Heathrow he called language school owner, Liz Einstein, who is hosting him in Ireland. GLOBAL wine production has hit a 15-year high after a dramatic slump last year. Wine output across the world saw year-on-year growth of 17 per cent in 2018 according to a report by the International Organisation for Vine and Wine (OIV). A CHARITY road rally from the UK to Spain is due to hit the road on April 23 and organisers say how much people spend on their chosen chariot is up to them but the cheaper and wackier the better! The Brexit Party has surged into the lead in the race for the European Elections after a top pollster predicted Nigel Farage's new party could win its first election. Commuters and businesses are raging at the major disruption to at least 500,000 people as a boat continues to block Oxford Circus, activists dance on Waterloo Bridge and rows of tents cover key routes through the capital. Jeremy Corbyn vowed to axe Sats tests insisting children should be prepared for 'life not just for exams'. In a promise that has delighted left-wing teachers' unions, the Labour leader insisted if elected he would scrap the 'regime of extreme pressure testing'.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 10 Apr 2019 21:22:51 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chaty radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noDid a group of high-ranking police officials working for the Spanish Interior Ministry carry out special jobs to damage the reputation of political rivals of the Popular Party during the administration of former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy? ONE-SIXTH of Spanish citizens were born to either a foreign mother or father, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics ......The INE’s Continuous Household Survey showed around 16.9 per cent of Spanish citizens had at least one parent born outside of Spain, or more than 7.8 million people. The amount has risen from almost 7.3 million in 2013......around 15.7 per cent. ......THERE are almost 241,000 British citizens living in Spain, down from a peak of almost 400,000 in 2011 according to new figures of British nationals living in Spain.......... The number of property purchases in Alicante Province fell by 4.7 per cent in January this year from the month before, with a total of 3,685 transactions registered............Whatever the reason or reasons, statistics show that the number of property purchases registered with the Property Registry office fell in January in almost every part of the country. In the UK Critics today warn the government's new plan to clean up the internet could be the st draconian crackdown on online free speech in the Western democratic world, The broadcasting watchdog has received 2,644 complaints about Jon Snow's comment, which referred to pro-Brexit protesters who brought Westminster to a standstill 'It's been the most extraordinary day,' he said. 'A day which has seen ... I have never seen so many white people in one place, A British tourist has been arrested after allegedly cutting tiles from a mosaic in Pompeii and trying to take them as a souvenir. The 20-year-old woman -climbed over a rail around the mosaic, according to police. A 68-year-old who was jailed for abusing his granddaughter has been told he must complete his 12-year sentence despite the teenager saying she made it up. The grandfather's conviction will not be quashed despite the 17-year-old girl saying she lied while offering evidence as the main witness at his trial.Vince TracyDid a group of high-ranking police officials working for the Spanish Interior Ministry carry out special jobs to damage the reputation of political rivals of the Popular Party during the administration of former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy? ONE-SIXTH of Spanish citizens were born to either a foreign mother or father, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics ......The INE’s Continuous Household Survey showed around 16.9 per cent of Spanish citizens had at least one parent born outside of Spain, or more than 7.8 million people. The amount has risen from almost 7.3 million in 2013......around 15.7 per cent. ......THERE are almost 241,000 British citizens living in Spain, down from a peak of almost 400,000 in 2011 according to new figures of British nationals living in Spain.......... The number of property purchases in Alicante Province fell by 4.7 per cent in January this year from the month before, with a total of 3,685 transactions registered............Whatever the reason or reasons, statistics show that the number of property purchases registered with the Property Registry office fell in January in almost every part of the country. In the UK Critics today warn the government's new plan to clean up the internet could be the st draconian crackdown on online free speech in the Western democratic world, The broadcasting watchdog has received 2,644 complaints about Jon Snow's comment, which referred to pro-Brexit protesters who brought Westminster to a standstill 'It's been the most extraordinary day,' he said. 'A day which has seen ... I have never seen so many white people in one place, A British tourist has been arrested after allegedly cutting tiles from a mosaic in Pompeii and trying to take them as a souvenir. The 20-year-old woman -climbed over a rail around the mosaic, according to police. A 68-year-old who was jailed for abusing his granddaughter has been told he must complete his 12-year sentence despite the teenager saying she made it up. The grandfather's conviction will not be quashed despite the 17-year-old girl saying she lied while offering evidence as the main witness at his trial.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 3 Apr 2019 18:49:12 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noDid a group of high-ranking police officials working for the Spanish Interior Ministry carry out special jobs to damage the reputation of political rivals of the Popular Party during the administration of former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy? ONE-SIXTH of Spanish citizens were born to either a foreign mother or father, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics ......The INE’s Continuous Household Survey showed around 16.9 per cent of Spanish citizens had at least one parent born outside of Spain, or more than 7.8 million people. The amount has risen from almost 7.3 million in 2013......around 15.7 per cent. ......THERE are almost 241,000 British citizens living in Spain, down from a peak of almost 400,000 in 2011 according to new figures of British nationals living in Spain.......... The number of property purchases in Alicante Province fell by 4.7 per cent in January this year from the month before, with a total of 3,685 transactions registered............Whatever the reason or reasons, statistics show that the number of property purchases registered with the Property Registry office fell in January in almost every part of the country. In the UK Critics today warn the government's new plan to clean up the internet could be the most draconian crackdown on online free speech in the Western democratic world, The broadcasting watchdog has received 2,644 complaints about Jon Snow's comment, which referred to pro-Brexit protesters who brought Westminster to a standstill 'It's been the most extraordinary day,' he said. 'A day which has seen ... I have never seen so many white people in one place, A British tourist has been arrested after allegedly cutting tiles from a mosaic in Pompeii and trying to take them as a souvenir. The 20-year-old woman -climbed over a rail around the mosaic, according to police. A 68-year-old who was jailed for abusing his granddaughter has been told he must complete his 12-year sentence despite the teenager saying she made it up. The grandfather's conviction will not be quashed despite the 17-year-old girl saying she lied while offering evidence as the main witness at his trial.Vince TracyDid a group of high-ranking police officials working for the Spanish Interior Ministry carry out special jobs to damage the reputation of political rivals of the Popular Party during the administration of former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy? ONE-SIXTH of Spanish citizens were born to either a foreign mother or father, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics ......The INE’s Continuous Household Survey showed around 16.9 per cent of Spanish citizens had at least one parent born outside of Spain, or more than 7.8 million people. The amount has risen from almost 7.3 million in 2013......around 15.7 per cent. ......THERE are almost 241,000 British citizens living in Spain, down from a peak of almost 400,000 in 2011 according to new figures of British nationals living in Spain.......... The number of property purchases in Alicante Province fell by 4.7 per cent in January this year from the month before, with a total of 3,685 transactions registered............Whatever the reason or reasons, statistics show that the number of property purchases registered with the Property Registry office fell in January in almost every part of the country. In the UK Critics today warn the government's new plan to clean up the internet could be the most draconian crackdown on online free speech in the Western democratic world, The broadcasting watchdog has received 2,644 complaints about Jon Snow's comment, which referred to pro-Brexit protesters who brought Westminster to a standstill 'It's been the most extraordinary day,' he said. 'A day which has seen ... I have never seen so many white people in one place, A British tourist has been arrested after allegedly cutting tiles from a mosaic in Pompeii and trying to take them as a souvenir. The 20-year-old woman -climbed over a rail around the mosaic, according to police. A 68-year-old who was jailed for abusing his granddaughter has been told he must complete his 12-year sentence despite the teenager saying she made it up. The grandfather's conviction will not be quashed despite the 17-year-old girl saying she lied while offering evidence as the main witness at his trial.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 27 Mar 2019 22:27:37 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe regional premier of Catalonia, Quim Torra, is facing a criminal prosecution that could see him barred from office over his refusal to remove pro-independence symbols from public buildings ahead of the upcoming national, regional and local elections in Spain. Spanish police have arrested five members of a criminal organization accused of illegally selling access to pay-TV over the internet. Police were alerted to the organization in 2015 after Premier League, . Last week, a video went viral of a young man sharpening a large carving knife on a Metro train in Madrid. The video alarmed social media users, with many concerned the young man was dangerous and worried about his reasons for bringing a large knife onto public transport. But the mystery has now been resolved. The young man is in fact a 27-year-old professional ham cutter who was on his way to work. Fashion retailer Zara has sparked a heated debate over the representation of children within the fashion industry, after their latest campaign was labelled 'inappropriate' by many social media users. The Home Office secretly channelled £30,000 in grant money to a controversial organisation campaigning to legalise paedophilia in the late 1970s, a former civil servant has claimed. A woman in her 60s narrowly avoided being run over by a bus after being shoved into the path of the vehicle by a 'mother with child' (right) in Pimlico, British Airways passengers have spoken of their shock after boarding a plane to Dusseldorf - that ended up in Edinburgh. The flight, BA3271, set off from London City airport at 7.47am and was supposed to head east to Germany. John McDonnell will order Treasury officials to be retrained in Left-wing ‘economic theories and approaches’ if Labour wins power, it emerged ......Vince TracyThe regional premier of Catalonia, Quim Torra, is facing a criminal prosecution that could see him barred from office over his refusal to remove pro-independence symbols from public buildings ahead of the upcoming national, regional and local elections in Spain. Spanish police have arrested five members of a criminal organization accused of illegally selling access to pay-TV over the internet. Police were alerted to the organization in 2015 after Premier League, . Last week, a video went viral of a young man sharpening a large carving knife on a Metro train in Madrid. The video alarmed social media users, with many concerned the young man was dangerous and worried about his reasons for bringing a large knife onto public transport. But the mystery has now been resolved. The young man is in fact a 27-year-old professional ham cutter who was on his way to work. Fashion retailer Zara has sparked a heated debate over the representation of children within the fashion industry, after their latest campaign was labelled 'inappropriate' by many social media users. The Home Office secretly channelled £30,000 in grant money to a controversial organisation campaigning to legalise paedophilia in the late 1970s, a former civil servant has claimed. A woman in her 60s narrowly avoided being run over by a bus after being shoved into the path of the vehicle by a 'mother with child' (right) in Pimlico, British Airways passengers have spoken of their shock after boarding a plane to Dusseldorf - that ended up in Edinburgh. The flight, BA3271, set off from London City airport at 7.47am and was supposed to head east to Germany. John McDonnell will order Treasury officials to be retrained in Left-wing ‘economic theories and approaches’ if Labour wins power, it emerged ......news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 20 Mar 2019 22:08:29 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSPAIN needs to double the resources it puts into tourism if it wants to keep the sector growing in the face of a slowdown from the major travel markets like the UK and Germany. IRISH budget airline Ryanair has announced extra summer flights to Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanca during the peak holiday season. ”During the run-up to the last general election in Spain, political parties used Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to spread their messages. This year,with a snap general election called for April 28 and local, regional and. European elections set for May 26, it appears they are turning to WhatsApp, the most popular social network in Spain. ….. The Spanish city of Barcelona is preparing to implement restrictions that would, from 2020 onward, prohibit the most-polluting vehicles from entering into its so-called “ZBE” low-emissions zone. More than 60,700 people turned out to see a soccer game between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on Sunday – John Bercow was accused of sabotaging Theresa May's Brexit deal after telling MPs she cannot force them to vote on it again without changing it 'substantially'. …..which seems fair enough. A devout Catholic mother who said sex education for five-year-olds is 'abuse' has been questioned under caution by police for incorrectly labelling someone's daughter with the wrong gender. A vegan mother-to-be has vented her fury over suggestions from her husband that she should eat meat during pregnancy. The woman, who has followed a vegan lifestyle since birth, took to British parenting site Mumsnet to ask others how they would respond if a partner suggested they suddenly change their diet.Vince TracySPAIN needs to double the resources it puts into tourism if it wants to keep the sector growing in the face of a slowdown from the major travel markets like the UK and Germany. IRISH budget airline Ryanair has announced extra summer flights to Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanca during the peak holiday season. ”During the run-up to the last general election in Spain, political parties used Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to spread their messages. This year,with a snap general election called for April 28 and local, regional and. European elections set for May 26, it appears they are turning to WhatsApp, the most popular social network in Spain. ….. The Spanish city of Barcelona is preparing to implement restrictions that would, from 2020 onward, prohibit the most-polluting vehicles from entering into its so-called “ZBE” low-emissions zone. More than 60,700 people turned out to see a soccer game between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on Sunday – John Bercow was accused of sabotaging Theresa May's Brexit deal after telling MPs she cannot force them to vote on it again without changing it 'substantially'. …..which seems fair enough. A devout Catholic mother who said sex education for five-year-olds is 'abuse' has been questioned under caution by police for incorrectly labelling someone's daughter with the wrong gender. A vegan mother-to-be has vented her fury over suggestions from her husband that she should eat meat during pregnancy. The woman, who has followed a vegan lifestyle since birth, took to British parenting site Mumsnet to ask others how they would respond if a partner suggested they suddenly change their diet.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 13 Mar 2019 22:02:00 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noFormer Catalan premier Carles Puigdemont twice disregarded requests by the regional police force to call off the unauthorized referendum of October 1, 2017 despite the “climate of tension” in Catalonia..........The pro-independence movement sees the trial as politically motivated and defines the defendants as “political prisoners.” Fifteen years after the 2004 Madrid terrorist attacks that killed 193 people andleft around 1,700 injured, eight of the 18 men sentenced by the Spanish Supreme Court for the massacre remain in prison. In the last six months, the Civil Guard and National Police have broken up two networks that were operating inside Spanish prisons, where their job was to radicalize Muslim prisoners in jail for ordinary crimes. With four elections coming up in April and May, the Spanish government has set up a special unit to fight “hybrid threats” including cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns. SPAIN has become one of the world’s largest fashion exporters, according to new figures. The country outperformed both France and the United Kingdom to take tenth position. In the uk.......Last night's hammering of the Brexit deal will unlock a wave of unpredictable consequences that could delay or even cancel Brexit, trigger a new referendum or election, and even lead to Mrs May's resignation. Paul Mitchell, 27, admitted assaulting Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, 23,at Birmingham Magistrates' Court today after invading the pitch during the Birmingham derby yesterday . Despite an earlier report the lessons had been scrapped the school has insisted the 470-pupils at Parkfield Community School learn about same-sex relationships in classrooms after Easter. They just need to learn their letters and numbers and be taught to be nice to everyone no matter who they are. Michael Jackson impersonators are 'busier than ever' since an investigative documentary aimed to expose the 'King of Pop' as a paedophile was released.Vince TracyFormer Catalan premier Carles Puigdemont twice disregarded requests by the regional police force to call off the unauthorized referendum of October 1, 2017 despite the “climate of tension” in Catalonia..........The pro-independence movement sees the trial as politically motivated and defines the defendants as “political prisoners.” Fifteen years after the 2004 Madrid terrorist attacks that killed 193 people andleft around 1,700 injured, eight of the 18 men sentenced by the Spanish Supreme Court for the massacre remain in prison. In the last six months, the Civil Guard and National Police have broken up two networks that were operating inside Spanish prisons, where their job was to radicalize Muslim prisoners in jail for ordinary crimes. With four elections coming up in April and May, the Spanish government has set up a special unit to fight “hybrid threats” including cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns. SPAIN has become one of the world’s largest fashion exporters, according to new figures. The country outperformed both France and the United Kingdom to take tenth position. In the uk.......Last night's hammering of the Brexit deal will unlock a wave of unpredictable consequences that could delay or even cancel Brexit, trigger a new referendum or election, and even lead to Mrs May's resignation. Paul Mitchell, 27, admitted assaulting Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, 23,at Birmingham Magistrates' Court today after invading the pitch during the Birmingham derby yesterday . Despite an earlier report the lessons had been scrapped the school has insisted the 470-pupils at Parkfield Community School learn about same-sex relationships in classrooms after Easter. They just need to learn their letters and numbers and be taught to be nice to everyone no matter who they are. Michael Jackson impersonators are 'busier than ever' since an investigative documentary aimed to expose the 'King of Pop' as a paedophile was released.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 6 Mar 2019 21:37:24 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no....The European Commission (EC) has forecast a 1.3 per cent growth for this year, followed by 1.6 per cent in 2020. The Spanish government will work to make things easier for British residents in Spain, even those without permanent residency status, in the event of a no-deal Brexit. SPAIN spends 23.7 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on its state school system, the 10th highest level in the world according to a new ranking. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s report showed Spain came ahead of Britain, the Netherlands, the US and New Zealand. NEW figures show Spain invested 0.25 per cent of GDP on public aid in 2017, making it the third lowest-spending country in the European Union. SPAIN has the highest proportion of people employed for six months or less compared with 18 European countries, according to the UN’s work agency which said such contracts harm workers. The tourism boom continues unabated in Spain. The month of January set a new historical record for both tourist arrivals and spending: nearly 4.2 million visitors came to Spain, a 2.2% rise from the same month last year, and they spent a total €4.7 billion, 3.6% more than in January 2018. A 17-year-old girl scout stabbed to death on Friday was killed in cold blood astwo men walked straight up to her and one of them knifed her in the back, police have revealed. Muslim children have been withdrawn from a school in protest against lessons about homosexuality and gender equality. ......... Ten sailors are facing serious disciplinary action after carrying out sickening sexacts in a country pub in full view of members of the public........... Radio 2 hasn't played a solo Jackson track since last Saturday, when they broadcasthis 1979 hit Rock With You.Vince Tracy....The European Commission (EC) has forecast a 1.3 per cent growth for this year, followed by 1.6 per cent in 2020. The Spanish government will work to make things easier for British residents in Spain, even those without permanent residency status, in the event of a no-deal Brexit. SPAIN spends 23.7 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on its state school system, the 10th highest level in the world according to a new ranking. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s report showed Spain came ahead of Britain, the Netherlands, the US and New Zealand. NEW figures show Spain invested 0.25 per cent of GDP on public aid in 2017, making it the third lowest-spending country in the European Union. SPAIN has the highest proportion of people employed for six months or less compared with 18 European countries, according to the UN’s work agency which said such contracts harm workers. The tourism boom continues unabated in Spain. The month of January set a new historical record for both tourist arrivals and spending: nearly 4.2 million visitors came to Spain, a 2.2% rise from the same month last year, and they spent a total €4.7 billion, 3.6% more than in January 2018. A 17-year-old girl scout stabbed to death on Friday was killed in cold blood astwo men walked straight up to her and one of them knifed her in the back, police have revealed. Muslim children have been withdrawn from a school in protest against lessons about homosexuality and gender equality. ......... Ten sailors are facing serious disciplinary action after carrying out sickening sexacts in a country pub in full view of members of the public........... Radio 2 hasn't played a solo Jackson track since last Saturday, when they broadcasthis 1979 hit Rock With You.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 27 Feb 2019 21:11:13 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWith an unemployment rate of 3.5%, the Netherlands has become a European laboratory for the creation of flexible jobs for young workers. But the shadow of exploitation looms over its ability to attract temporary foreign workers, especially the unskilled ones. Spain is the healthiest country in the world, according to a study of 169 nations by Bloomberg. After climbing six rungs from 2017 and pushing Italy from first spot, Spain now ranks at the top of the Bloomberg Healthiest Country Index, which considers several factors that contribute to overall health, such as life expectancy at birth, sanitation and health services Voz agreed to support the Popular Party (PP)’s Juan Manuel Moreno as the new regional premier in exchange for concessions on education, family and cultural issues. ”The number of people who fell ill after eating at the Michelin-starred restaurant RiFF in Valencia has risen to 29, according to the regional health department. This figure includes the 46-year-old woman who died on Sunday morning after dining at the gourmet restaurant the previous night. Her husband and 12-year-old son also suffered from food poisoning. ….. .... ...... can hear termites scuttling around her home in Tacoronte, a municipality on Spain’s largest Canary Island Tenerife. She keeps a box of sedatives in her kitchen to help her cope with the stress. The evil killer worried there was a 'price on his head' and that publishing his name could make the situation worse in prison........But the judge said it would be 'naive' to think that inmates in prison would not already be aware of his conviction after his name had already appeared on Facebook, Twitter andGoogle searches. A student who claimed the NHS should not be free to immigrants and lamented about the 'Islamisation' of Britain has been kicked out of his university. ..... expressed his controversial opinions during class seminars and the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) decided to suspend him after they received several complaints about his behaviour. 'The wife of ......s who killed a motorcyclist when she failed to stop her Land Rover at a dangerous junction has been spared jail. Acourt heard d dropped her children off at school and was heading back to the family's £1million home when she pulled across a dual carriageway in her £47,000 Land Rover Discovery. Hair follicles could in the future be 'banked', cloned and used later in life to treat balding by a British company. Millions of adults will be able to have follicles taken from their scalp and put into storage, with procedures starting within the next year, the experts hope.Vince TracyWith an unemployment rate of 3.5%, the Netherlands has become a European laboratory for the creation of flexible jobs for young workers. But the shadow of exploitation looms over its ability to attract temporary foreign workers, especially the unskilled ones. Spain is the healthiest country in the world, according to a study of 169 nations by Bloomberg. After climbing six rungs from 2017 and pushing Italy from first spot, Spain now ranks at the top of the Bloomberg Healthiest Country Index, which considers several factors that contribute to overall health, such as life expectancy at birth, sanitation and health services Voz agreed to support the Popular Party (PP)’s Juan Manuel Moreno as the new regional premier in exchange for concessions on education, family and cultural issues. ”The number of people who fell ill after eating at the Michelin-starred restaurant RiFF in Valencia has risen to 29, according to the regional health department. This figure includes the 46-year-old woman who died on Sunday morning after dining at the gourmet restaurant the previous night. Her husband and 12-year-old son also suffered from food poisoning. ….. .... ...... can hear termites scuttling around her home in Tacoronte, a municipality on Spain’s largest Canary Island Tenerife. She keeps a box of sedatives in her kitchen to help her cope with the stress. The evil killer worried there was a 'price on his head' and that publishing his name could make the situation worse in prison........But the judge said it would be 'naive' to think that inmates in prison would not already be aware of his conviction after his name had already appeared on Facebook, Twitter andGoogle searches. A student who claimed the NHS should not be free to immigrants and lamented about the 'Islamisation' of Britain has been kicked out of his university. ..... expressed his controversial opinions during class seminars and the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) decided to suspend him after they received several complaints about his behaviour. 'The wife of ......s who killed a motorcyclist when she failed to stop her Land Rover at a dangerous junction has been spared jail. Acourt heard d dropped her children off at school and was heading back to the family's £1million home when she pulled across a dual carriageway in her £47,000 Land Rover Discovery. Hair follicles could in the future be 'banked', cloned and used later in life to treat balding by a British company. Millions of adults will be able to have follicles taken from their scalp and put into storage, with procedures starting within the next year, the experts hope.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:33:42 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTerry Whitehead joins Vince for today's podcast... Officials at Spain’s conservative Popular Party (PP) are criticizing the prime minister’s choice of date for the snap general election, saying it shows little sensitivity for religious observance. The European Union, just like the markets, is ruling out a financial or budget meltdown as a result of the snap election announced in Spain for April 28. The risk of seeing Spain follow in Italy’s footsteps is creating apprehension among EU institutions, which view Spain as one of the few member states that supports European integration and remains free of extremist parties. The EU remained relatively calm, and was even relieved to a certain extent, when the previous government of Mariano Rajoy, of the conservative Popular Party (PP), was brought down by a no-confidence vote led by Sánchez. Rajoy’s administration had been marked by an unprecedented territorial crisis in Catalonia Of all the foreigners who live in Spain, the British community is one of the most closed off. Britons tend to recreate on Spain’s Mediterranean coast the life they had in the United Kingdom before they retired – complete with the same traditions, language, restaurants and pubs, and little relationship with the Spanish community. Barcelona has entered the New Year without resolving one of its most pressing issues: rising crime rates. According to the Spanish Interior Ministry, criminal infractions increased by 17.2% in 2018, making the Catalan capital Spain’s leader in rising crime rates. The European Parliament's 'grand coalition' of centre left and centre right parties could lose its majority for the first time in 40 years, it has been reported. The UK Parliament has seen resignations from both Labour and Conservative ranks. Is this the start of a new centre party? Home Secretary Sajid Javid has revoked the British citizenship of 19-year-old ISIS bride Shamima Begum, according to a letter from the Home Office to her family today. The UK Business Secretary warned the car industry needs MPs to vote for the Brexitdeal today as he scrambled to respond to Honda planning to close its Swindon plant.Vince TracyTerry Whitehead joins Vince for today's podcast... Officials at Spain’s conservative Popular Party (PP) are criticizing the prime minister’s choice of date for the snap general election, saying it shows little sensitivity for religious observance. The European Union, just like the markets, is ruling out a financial or budget meltdown as a result of the snap election announced in Spain for April 28. The risk of seeing Spain follow in Italy’s footsteps is creating apprehension among EU institutions, which view Spain as one of the few member states that supports European integration and remains free of extremist parties. The EU remained relatively calm, and was even relieved to a certain extent, when the previous government of Mariano Rajoy, of the conservative Popular Party (PP), was brought down by a no-confidence vote led by Sánchez. Rajoy’s administration had been marked by an unprecedented territorial crisis in Catalonia Of all the foreigners who live in Spain, the British community is one of the most closed off. Britons tend to recreate on Spain’s Mediterranean coast the life they had in the United Kingdom before they retired – complete with the same traditions, language, restaurants and pubs, and little relationship with the Spanish community. Barcelona has entered the New Year without resolving one of its most pressing issues: rising crime rates. According to the Spanish Interior Ministry, criminal infractions increased by 17.2% in 2018, making the Catalan capital Spain’s leader in rising crime rates. The European Parliament's 'grand coalition' of centre left and centre right parties could lose its majority for the first time in 40 years, it has been reported. The UK Parliament has seen resignations from both Labour and Conservative ranks. Is this the start of a new centre party? Home Secretary Sajid Javid has revoked the British citizenship of 19-year-old ISIS bride Shamima Begum, according to a letter from the Home Office to her family today. The UK Business Secretary warned the car industry needs MPs to vote for the Brexitdeal today as he scrambled to respond to Honda planning to close its Swindon plant.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 13 Feb 2019 21:05:24 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe leaders of three of Spain’s right-wing parties managed to bring out tens of thousands of people on Sunday to Madrid’s central Colón square, to protest against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and demand that the Socialist Party (PSOE) politician call elections as soon as possible. The latest plan to control immigration comes from Berlin and Paris involves a temporary solution, based on a mechanism for sharing out the migrants arriving from Libya. AN EMERGENCY plan to deal with accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods has swung into action in Andalucia on Monday after a tanker carrying around 30,000 litres of butane gas overturned. Accident and Incident Investigation Commission has published its final report after an incident involving a Ryanair aircraft over the Canary Islands last year left two people injured. TWO groups in Almeria and Axarquia have joined forces to push the Junta de Andalucia for changes to laws affecting homeowners. Both AUAN in Almeria and SOHA (Save Our Homes Axarquia) are working to resolve the issue of ‘irregular’ homes, often bought in good faith in and which face legal uncertainty. A nationwide school strike over climate change has been 'applauded' by the head teachers' union, leaving many furious. The mass walkout called UK Youth Strike 4 Climate currently has students in 38 cities and towns across the country planning to join them on Friday's protest. xceptional circumstances, and where this has been authorised by the headteacher. A young mother is calling for tougher sentences after learning her baby's killer could be released from prison after less than two years...........Harris, from Plymouth, Devon, has now launched a campaign to set a minimum 15 year tariff in cases where the offender kills a child through shaking. A businessman has been jailed after he tried and failed to trick a speed camera by attaching a jamming device to the front of his BMW. ...tried to outsmart a police safety camera van parked on the side of the A658 in Harrogate, North Yorkshire with his laser jamming device last February. London Zoo has insisted keepers could not have foreseen or stopped a fatal attack by a male tiger on its potential mate which unfolded 'in a split second'.Vince TracyThe leaders of three of Spain’s right-wing parties managed to bring out tens of thousands of people on Sunday to Madrid’s central Colón square, to protest against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and demand that the Socialist Party (PSOE) politician call elections as soon as possible. The latest plan to control immigration comes from Berlin and Paris involves a temporary solution, based on a mechanism for sharing out the migrants arriving from Libya. AN EMERGENCY plan to deal with accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods has swung into action in Andalucia on Monday after a tanker carrying around 30,000 litres of butane gas overturned. Accident and Incident Investigation Commission has published its final report after an incident involving a Ryanair aircraft over the Canary Islands last year left two people injured. TWO groups in Almeria and Axarquia have joined forces to push the Junta de Andalucia for changes to laws affecting homeowners. Both AUAN in Almeria and SOHA (Save Our Homes Axarquia) are working to resolve the issue of ‘irregular’ homes, often bought in good faith in and which face legal uncertainty. A nationwide school strike over climate change has been 'applauded' by the head teachers' union, leaving many furious. The mass walkout called UK Youth Strike 4 Climate currently has students in 38 cities and towns across the country planning to join them on Friday's protest. xceptional circumstances, and where this has been authorised by the headteacher. A young mother is calling for tougher sentences after learning her baby's killer could be released from prison after less than two years...........Harris, from Plymouth, Devon, has now launched a campaign to set a minimum 15 year tariff in cases where the offender kills a child through shaking. A businessman has been jailed after he tried and failed to trick a speed camera by attaching a jamming device to the front of his BMW. ...tried to outsmart a police safety camera van parked on the side of the A658 in Harrogate, North Yorkshire with his laser jamming device last February. London Zoo has insisted keepers could not have foreseen or stopped a fatal attack by a male tiger on its potential mate which unfolded 'in a split second'.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 6 Feb 2019 21:34:44 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noVince Tracynews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 30 Jan 2019 21:23:07 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noEuropean member states have been trying to hammer out a temporary solution that will prevent critical situations like the ones produced by Italy and Malta’s reiterated refusals to take in humanitarian ships. Interior ministers are scheduled to meet in Romania in early February to discuss the matter further, but there is little hope that an agreement will be reached that makes everyone happy. SPAIN will on January 29 officially lower the speed limit on secondary roads from 100kph to 90kph. The Council of Ministers had approved the measure, which is designed to cut the death toll from road accidents, earlier this month. At the moment 66 per cent of road fatalities occur on secondary roads, about half of which are due to cars leaving the highway usually due to excessive speed. A 24-year-old man from Liverpool has been jailed for stealing £4,500 from his grandad to pay for a holiday in Ibiza. Brett Bridgen reportedly used online banking to send money into his personal account the day before travelling to the Spanish island. BBC viewers have blasted 'smug' David Cameron as the 'worst diplomat ever' after watching a documentary about his failed attempts to negotiate with the EU before calling the 2016 referendum. Violence could erupt on the streets of Britain in the wake of Brexit according to a secret report by European officials for national leaders including Theresa May . Senior intelligence officials warned that civil unrest and rioting is almost inevitable and the UK will be left 'unstable' for decades. The NHS is hiring hundreds of 'social prescribers' to refer patients to art classes and ballroom dancing lessons. Up to 1,000 advisers are being recruited across England to carry out almost a million appointments a year. The mother of James Bulger has penned a heartfelt letter calling on the director of a controversial film about her son's murder to withdraw the picture from the Oscars, as a petition to pull it hits 220,000 signatures. The film, called Detainment, which re-enacts scenes after the murder of James Bulger, has been shortlisted for an Oscar. Criminal gangs are exploiting children as young as 11 to run lucrative 'county lines' drug networks each worth up to £1million a year, a new report warns. The National Crime Agency (NCA) believes there are now more than 2,000 individual deal line numbers in operation in the UK - more than double the number previously identified.Vince TracyEuropean member states have been trying to hammer out a temporary solution that will prevent critical situations like the ones produced by Italy and Malta’s reiterated refusals to take in humanitarian ships. Interior ministers are scheduled to meet in Romania in early February to discuss the matter further, but there is little hope that an agreement will be reached that makes everyone happy. SPAIN will on January 29 officially lower the speed limit on secondary roads from 100kph to 90kph. The Council of Ministers had approved the measure, which is designed to cut the death toll from road accidents, earlier this month. At the moment 66 per cent of road fatalities occur on secondary roads, about half of which are due to cars leaving the highway usually due to excessive speed. A 24-year-old man from Liverpool has been jailed for stealing £4,500 from his grandad to pay for a holiday in Ibiza. Brett Bridgen reportedly used online banking to send money into his personal account the day before travelling to the Spanish island. BBC viewers have blasted 'smug' David Cameron as the 'worst diplomat ever' after watching a documentary about his failed attempts to negotiate with the EU before calling the 2016 referendum. Violence could erupt on the streets of Britain in the wake of Brexit according to a secret report by European officials for national leaders including Theresa May . Senior intelligence officials warned that civil unrest and rioting is almost inevitable and the UK will be left 'unstable' for decades. The NHS is hiring hundreds of 'social prescribers' to refer patients to art classes and ballroom dancing lessons. Up to 1,000 advisers are being recruited across England to carry out almost a million appointments a year. The mother of James Bulger has penned a heartfelt letter calling on the director of a controversial film about her son's murder to withdraw the picture from the Oscars, as a petition to pull it hits 220,000 signatures. The film, called Detainment, which re-enacts scenes after the murder of James Bulger, has been shortlisted for an Oscar. Criminal gangs are exploiting children as young as 11 to run lucrative 'county lines' drug networks each worth up to £1million a year, a new report warns. The National Crime Agency (NCA) believes there are now more than 2,000 individual deal line numbers in operation in the UK - more than double the number previously identified.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:34:07 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAngela Merkel has hailed a new Franco-German friendship treaty as being a step towards the creation of a future joint European army.The German Chancellor said the pact, inked in the ancient western German city of Aachen today, aims to build a 'common military culture' between the two countries. Spanish tennis star Pablo Carreno Busta has spectacularly blown up at the chair umpire as he crashed out of the Australian Open after an epic five-hour clash with Kei Nishikori. SPAIN’S Ministry of Public Works has announced that it will not be taking any action against Ryanair in the aftermath of the racist incident that happened on a Barcelona to London flight back in October. A BRITISH expatriate in Benidorm has allegedly been ordered to take down Union Jack flag bunting at her bar and has been threatened with a fine if she fails to do so.Tracey Walker, 54, originally from Bradford, claimed Spanish police threatened her with an €800 fine. A 21-year-old man, originally from Uruguay, was arrested last Thursday in the Barcelona area for allegedly beating up his son, a baby aged just two months. THE boss of Puerto Banus, Marbella, based nightclub chain Lineker’s Group SL has died in a hail of bullets.The 49-year-old Marbella night club entrepreneur looks to be the latest victim of a ‘settling of scores’ murders that have struck the Costa del Sol city in the past few months. AROUND 14,000 missing people in Spain remain unaccounted for and two people a day disappear in the country, according to new data. FIREFIGHTERS were called out to an industrial estate in the Valencia Region on Monday after a fire broke out at a decorating company’s premises on a local industrial estate. Emergency services said they were alerted to the fire, which broke out on the Cova industrial estate in Manises, at around 1.15pm. The town is home to Valencia’s airport. Medical personnel treat three workers for smoke inhalation, with two of them aged 41 and 51 taken to the Intermutual Hospital of Levante. A few days after the Duke-s car accident....A royal gamekeeper hit a motorist on the head with a stick and called him a 'f***ing peasant' on the Sandringham estate. A mother-of-two who punched a 13-year-old girl in the face then bragged about it on Facebook has been spared prison. Gemma Johnson, 33, from Hull, walked free after beating the teenager while her co-defendant was locked up for assaulting the girl's father.......... Rachel Crowe, 26, of Bolton, Greater Manchester, was assaulted and stalked by James Hall on the day millions of viewers watched her become a comedian's 'unexpected star' on tv programme. A Labour-supporting schoolboy from an East End council estate has won a £76,000 scholarship to Eton despite calling the public school 'absurd and corrupt'.Vince TracyAngela Merkel has hailed a new Franco-German friendship treaty as being a step towards the creation of a future joint European army.The German Chancellor said the pact, inked in the ancient western German city of Aachen today, aims to build a 'common military culture' between the two countries. Spanish tennis star Pablo Carreno Busta has spectacularly blown up at the chair umpire as he crashed out of the Australian Open after an epic five-hour clash with Kei Nishikori. SPAIN’S Ministry of Public Works has announced that it will not be taking any action against Ryanair in the aftermath of the racist incident that happened on a Barcelona to London flight back in October. A BRITISH expatriate in Benidorm has allegedly been ordered to take down Union Jack flag bunting at her bar and has been threatened with a fine if she fails to do so.Tracey Walker, 54, originally from Bradford, claimed Spanish police threatened her with an €800 fine. A 21-year-old man, originally from Uruguay, was arrested last Thursday in the Barcelona area for allegedly beating up his son, a baby aged just two months. THE boss of Puerto Banus, Marbella, based nightclub chain Lineker’s Group SL has died in a hail of bullets.The 49-year-old Marbella night club entrepreneur looks to be the latest victim of a ‘settling of scores’ murders that have struck the Costa del Sol city in the past few months. AROUND 14,000 missing people in Spain remain unaccounted for and two people a day disappear in the country, according to new data. FIREFIGHTERS were called out to an industrial estate in the Valencia Region on Monday after a fire broke out at a decorating company’s premises on a local industrial estate. Emergency services said they were alerted to the fire, which broke out on the Cova industrial estate in Manises, at around 1.15pm. The town is home to Valencia’s airport. Medical personnel treat three workers for smoke inhalation, with two of them aged 41 and 51 taken to the Intermutual Hospital of Levante. A few days after the Duke-s car accident....A royal gamekeeper hit a motorist on the head with a stick and called him a 'f***ing peasant' on the Sandringham estate. A mother-of-two who punched a 13-year-old girl in the face then bragged about it on Facebook has been spared prison. Gemma Johnson, 33, from Hull, walked free after beating the teenager while her co-defendant was locked up for assaulting the girl's father.......... Rachel Crowe, 26, of Bolton, Greater Manchester, was assaulted and stalked by James Hall on the day millions of viewers watched her become a comedian's 'unexpected star' on tv programme. A Labour-supporting schoolboy from an East End council estate has won a £76,000 scholarship to Eton despite calling the public school 'absurd and corrupt'.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:40:45 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAs the British House of Commons prepared to vote on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal , the Spanish government has launched an information website listing the various issues that citizens and businesses will face after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.... Air travel In the air travel section, one of the questions involves flying to Britain with a Spanish airline “that could lose its license, according to media reports.” This is an indirect reference to former Spanish flag carrier Iberia, which is fighting to prove to EU authorities that it is Spanish – it, along with British Airways, is owned by holding group IAG – in order to preserve its flying rights on the continent after Brexit. The southern Spanish region of Andalusia is getting ready for a political change that will be “calm” and “conciliatory,” according to Juan Manuel Moreno, the Popular Party (PP) politician who is set to become the new regional premier. BAILED-out toll motorways are now free to use from midnight until 6am, and from 6.01am drivers will benefit from a 30 per cent reduction in fees. Spain’s previous government began the process of ‘buying back’ motorways run by ailing toll companies, and the new socialist cabinet, which came into power in June, has continued to see the plan through. A train was derailed on the Madrid-Zafra line 500 metres from the Torrijos station in Toledo Monday. THE first flight to land this morning at the latest Spanish airport, Murcia International Airport, was a Ryanair flight from East Midlands.Twenty-five minutes ahead of schedule, the FR1824 Ryanair flight. Theresa May's Brexit deal was dramatically crushed by MPs as she suffered the biggest Commons defeat in history. The PM's grip on power was left hanging by a thread after Tory rebels joined forces with Labour to trounce the plan by 432 votes to 202. ............ When Britain stood alone urged people to grow their own food — a campaign called Dig For Victory......The Dig For Victory drive was a triumph of British resilience, ingenuity and self-sufficiency in the face of great adversity. A British family are to be deported from New Zealand after locals say they wreaked havocthey trashed a beach, left a cafe without paying, damaged their apartment and allegedly stole a journalist's phone.Vince TracyAs the British House of Commons prepared to vote on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal , the Spanish government has launched an information website listing the various issues that citizens and businesses will face after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.... Air travel In the air travel section, one of the questions involves flying to Britain with a Spanish airline “that could lose its license, according to media reports.” This is an indirect reference to former Spanish flag carrier Iberia, which is fighting to prove to EU authorities that it is Spanish – it, along with British Airways, is owned by holding group IAG – in order to preserve its flying rights on the continent after Brexit. The southern Spanish region of Andalusia is getting ready for a political change that will be “calm” and “conciliatory,” according to Juan Manuel Moreno, the Popular Party (PP) politician who is set to become the new regional premier. BAILED-out toll motorways are now free to use from midnight until 6am, and from 6.01am drivers will benefit from a 30 per cent reduction in fees. Spain’s previous government began the process of ‘buying back’ motorways run by ailing toll companies, and the new socialist cabinet, which came into power in June, has continued to see the plan through. A train was derailed on the Madrid-Zafra line 500 metres from the Torrijos station in Toledo Monday. THE first flight to land this morning at the latest Spanish airport, Murcia International Airport, was a Ryanair flight from East Midlands.Twenty-five minutes ahead of schedule, the FR1824 Ryanair flight. Theresa May's Brexit deal was dramatically crushed by MPs as she suffered the biggest Commons defeat in history. The PM's grip on power was left hanging by a thread after Tory rebels joined forces with Labour to trounce the plan by 432 votes to 202. ............ When Britain stood alone urged people to grow their own food — a campaign called Dig For Victory......The Dig For Victory drive was a triumph of British resilience, ingenuity and self-sufficiency in the face of great adversity. A British family are to be deported from New Zealand after locals say they wreaked havocthey trashed a beach, left a cafe without paying, damaged their apartment and allegedly stole a journalist's phone.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 9 Jan 2019 21:36:34 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTerry Whitehead joins Neil and Vince for this edition of our weekly podcast. Madrid is currently drawing up contingency plans for its relationship with Britain. Citizens. Spain counts on the largest community of British residents in the EU (around 300,000), and a high number of Spaniards living in the UK (116,000). Aviation. Air traffic is a much more complex issue. Beyond the general uncertainty related to a key area for tourism, Spain is faced with the specific problem of Iberia – the former flag carrier is part of the British group IAG, which also includes British Airways........ Trade. The government already has an estimate as to how much it will have to increase its customs resources should there be a hard Brexit. I............... Fishing. In this area, Spain considers the work already done by the EC to have significantly reduced the adverse effects for the Spanish fishermen who are operating in the United Kingdom (there are around 80 boats who fish in British waters). Gibraltar. The issue related to Brexit that has consumed the most diplomatic efforts is the one that the government considers to be the best covered. The Spanish government believes that, even if the general Withdrawal Agreement were to be rejected – the document contains a specific protocol on Gibraltar – the bilateral arrangements that Madrid and London have signed up to relating to the British Overseas Territory would remain in force..............Vince TracyTerry Whitehead joins Neil and Vince for this edition of our weekly podcast. Madrid is currently drawing up contingency plans for its relationship with Britain. Citizens. Spain counts on the largest community of British residents in the EU (around 300,000), and a high number of Spaniards living in the UK (116,000). Aviation. Air traffic is a much more complex issue. Beyond the general uncertainty related to a key area for tourism, Spain is faced with the specific problem of Iberia – the former flag carrier is part of the British group IAG, which also includes British Airways........ Trade. The government already has an estimate as to how much it will have to increase its customs resources should there be a hard Brexit. I............... Fishing. In this area, Spain considers the work already done by the EC to have significantly reduced the adverse effects for the Spanish fishermen who are operating in the United Kingdom (there are around 80 boats who fish in British waters). Gibraltar. The issue related to Brexit that has consumed the most diplomatic efforts is the one that the government considers to be the best covered. The Spanish government believes that, even if the general Withdrawal Agreement were to be rejected – the document contains a specific protocol on Gibraltar – the bilateral arrangements that Madrid and London have signed up to relating to the British Overseas Territory would remain in force..............news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 2 Jan 2019 21:42:17 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpanish politicians from all sides of the political spectrum have reacted to King Felipe VI’s Christmas message, which was broadcast on December 24 and was dedicated in large part to the challenges facing the country’s young people. “You have talent, you believe in peace, you are open to the world because you are, and you feel, European, you are humanitarian, you are committed to social causes, to the fight against climate change and the defense of the environment,” the monarch said in his address. AROUND 300 staff at one of Spain’s biggest airports have staged a month-long walk-out – because it’s too cold to work. Employees with the company Eulen, based at Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas airport, claim they are not being provided with warm enough clothing during ‘extreme weather’ and won’t return to work until January 21. The time period during which sex offenders can be brought to justice will start to run from the moment the victim reaches the age of 30, and not 18 as the law in Spain currently dictates. That’s according to one of the proposals that the Spanish Cabinet approved last week in the draft bill of the Integral Protection of Childhood and Adolescence against Violence Law. ….............................................. A FAKE priest who was never ordained has been dismissed from the Catholic Church in Spain after 18 years carrying out weddings and taking confessions. Miguel Angel Ibarra was reportedly found to be an imposter after a complaint was filed in his native country of Colombia, alleging that he had forged his documents. A ‘thorough investigation’ was carried out and it was found he had never been ordained. Brexiteers have slammed Sadiq Khan's 'disgraceful' pro-European Union fireworks display that lit up London's New Year's Eve celebrations but the mayor has stood by his actions. Mr Khan defended his decision to light up the London Eye to resemble the EU spectacular #LondonNYE fireworks showed that whatever the outcome of Brexit - #LondonIsOpen - to business, talent, ideas & creativity - and why London really is the greatest city in the world.' Apparently..... There is a migrant crisis on the South coast of England. Under international law, migrants allegedly fleeing oppression are supposed to seek asylum in the first safe country in which they arrive. In one case, that means Serbia. None of them should have any right to settle in Britain. British Transport Police officers are facing more than 12 attacks a week, it has emerged, just hours after one of them was stabbed at Manchester Victoria station. There were 1,939 reported assaults against British Transport Police (BTP) officers in the three years to October 2018, resulting in more than 230 injuries, Freedom of Information requests have shown. ….."Until the justice system fundamentally changes and criminals are actually punished and deterred there is zero point in increasing police numbers. There will just be more of them to attack. Criminals don't care because there's nothing to be worried about from a consequence perspective". The first vegan fish finger is being launched in the high street as supermarkets tap into a radical shift in eating habits –away from meat, dairy and fish. It is claimed more young people will give up meat in January – as part of the Veganuary campaign –Vince TracySpanish politicians from all sides of the political spectrum have reacted to King Felipe VI’s Christmas message, which was broadcast on December 24 and was dedicated in large part to the challenges facing the country’s young people. “You have talent, you believe in peace, you are open to the world because you are, and you feel, European, you are humanitarian, you are committed to social causes, to the fight against climate change and the defense of the environment,” the monarch said in his address. AROUND 300 staff at one of Spain’s biggest airports have staged a month-long walk-out – because it’s too cold to work. Employees with the company Eulen, based at Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas airport, claim they are not being provided with warm enough clothing during ‘extreme weather’ and won’t return to work until January 21. The time period during which sex offenders can be brought to justice will start to run from the moment the victim reaches the age of 30, and not 18 as the law in Spain currently dictates. That’s according to one of the proposals that the Spanish Cabinet approved last week in the draft bill of the Integral Protection of Childhood and Adolescence against Violence Law. ….............................................. A FAKE priest who was never ordained has been dismissed from the Catholic Church in Spain after 18 years carrying out weddings and taking confessions. Miguel Angel Ibarra was reportedly found to be an imposter after a complaint was filed in his native country of Colombia, alleging that he had forged his documents. A ‘thorough investigation’ was carried out and it was found he had never been ordained. Brexiteers have slammed Sadiq Khan's 'disgraceful' pro-European Union fireworks display that lit up London's New Year's Eve celebrations but the mayor has stood by his actions. Mr Khan defended his decision to light up the London Eye to resemble the EU spectacular #LondonNYE fireworks showed that whatever the outcome of Brexit - #LondonIsOpen - to business, talent, ideas & creativity - and why London really is the greatest city in the world.' Apparently..... There is a migrant crisis on the South coast of England. Under international law, migrants allegedly fleeing oppression are supposed to seek asylum in the first safe country in which they arrive. In one case, that means Serbia. None of them should have any right to settle in Britain. British Transport Police officers are facing more than 12 attacks a week, it has emerged, just hours after one of them was stabbed at Manchester Victoria station. There were 1,939 reported assaults against British Transport Police (BTP) officers in the three years to October 2018, resulting in more than 230 injuries, Freedom of Information requests have shown. ….."Until the justice system fundamentally changes and criminals are actually punished and deterred there is zero point in increasing police numbers. There will just be more of them to attack. Criminals don't care because there's nothing to be worried about from a consequence perspective". The first vegan fish finger is being launched in the high street as supermarkets tap into a radical shift in eating habits –away from meat, dairy and fish. It is claimed more young people will give up meat in January – as part of the Veganuary campaign –news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 19 Dec 2018 21:44:06 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noONLY 1,489 of the 10,816 Moroccans who arrived in Spain irregularly this year were afterwards expelled from the country. ........ The Spanish government is this week taking to Congress a new strategy for Africa that focuses on investment, peace missions, a greater business presence, and what it terms “orderly mobility” between the continent and Spain. There are notable differences between bilingual education in each of Spain’s regions, especially when it comes to the English skills required of teachers. In Asturias, where more students study in English than any other region (52.3% in elementary school and 33.7% in high school), teachers only need to have an intermediate level (B2). In the UK Ministers finally activated all no-deal Brexit plans today as Theresa May warned they could not delay any longer. With just 101 days to go until the UK crashes out and Parliament deadlocked, Cabinet signed off billions of pounds more spending on preparations. ...... ' In Monday's double bill of Coronation St., fans saw Kate reach breaking point in her quest to have a baby, breaking down in tears as she told Rana she wanted a child to fill the space in her life that had been left by her brother Aidan's suicide earlier this year. A new sign outside the Crown & Anchor, in Brixton, South London, reads: 'We will only be accepting card payments. Apologies, but it is the digital age.'The pub made the decision to go cashless in October this year, to deter burglars after several break-ins.Vince TracyONLY 1,489 of the 10,816 Moroccans who arrived in Spain irregularly this year were afterwards expelled from the country. ........ The Spanish government is this week taking to Congress a new strategy for Africa that focuses on investment, peace missions, a greater business presence, and what it terms “orderly mobility” between the continent and Spain. There are notable differences between bilingual education in each of Spain’s regions, especially when it comes to the English skills required of teachers. In Asturias, where more students study in English than any other region (52.3% in elementary school and 33.7% in high school), teachers only need to have an intermediate level (B2). In the UK Ministers finally activated all no-deal Brexit plans today as Theresa May warned they could not delay any longer. With just 101 days to go until the UK crashes out and Parliament deadlocked, Cabinet signed off billions of pounds more spending on preparations. ...... ' In Monday's double bill of Coronation St., fans saw Kate reach breaking point in her quest to have a baby, breaking down in tears as she told Rana she wanted a child to fill the space in her life that had been left by her brother Aidan's suicide earlier this year. A new sign outside the Crown & Anchor, in Brixton, South London, reads: 'We will only be accepting card payments. Apologies, but it is the digital age.'The pub made the decision to go cashless in October this year, to deter burglars after several break-ins.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 12 Dec 2018 21:20:40 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTRAIN union CC.OO. has announced two additional strikes for December 21 and January 7. There was an existing train strike planned for this Friday 14, which at present is still set to go ahead.Renfe and Adif announced in a press release this morning (Tuesday), the main reason for the industrial action is not having enough staff to cover train routes during the busy Christmas season. TERRORIST group Daesh have issued a video threatening future terror attacks on Spain, allegedly citing a return to Barcelona following last year’s attack in La Rambla.The video message, picked up by cyber-analysts, reportedly claims the “cells are ready and the objectives are designed”. The video has not yet been released to the public. THE Guardia Civil has detained 23 robbers in Spain. The arrest took place in Ciudad Real, Toledo, Cuenca, Badajoz and Zaragoza in homes inhabited by elderly people. In a Guardia Civil report, police claim that 23 individuals have been arrested and six more are being investigated. A REAL estate report predicts the ‘housing market boom’ will slow down from 2021.Prepared by the Institut de Tecnologia de la Construccio de Catalunya (ITEC), the document suggess ‘housing promotion’ will have grown by 11 per cent by the end of this year, which is down on the 16.3 per cent growth experienced in 2017. SINCE 2015, the number of requests from Britons to apply for Spanish citizenship has tripled. The Spanish media claim this increase is due to the uncertainty of Brexit.Spain’s General Department for Registries and Notaries reported that 166 Britons requeste Spanish citizenship so far this year. Although the number is not as high as Morocco (10,067) and Venezuela (2,001)........ A MOTHER claims she dumped her new born daughter in a rubbish bin after becoming ‘overwhelmed and distressed’ at having given birth alone on the floor of an apartment in San Sebastian. The Brexit mess knows no bounds as Theresa May deludes herself into thinking her Brexit deal will be carried by Parliament. However, there is a bigger picture and the signal from Mrs May that she is ready to step down once Brexit is delivered came after she vowed to fight with 'everything I've got' to beat the Eurosceptic coup bid. The contest is being held after hardliners secured the 48 letters from Conservative MPs needed to force a ballot that could bring her time as leader to a shambolic end. At a rowdy PMQs this afternoon, watched by husband Philip from the gallery, Colin Wing, 60, was caught on camera screaming insults at the Manchester City player in a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Mr Wing, from Beckenham, south-east London, says that he has lost his job, and his season ticket at Chelsea after 50 years watching the club, adding: 'Everybody’s got what they wanted'. Concern is growing for the safety of homeless people across Britain following a number of unprovoked attacks - including being robbed, urinated on, ambushed and hosed with water.Vince TracyTRAIN union CC.OO. has announced two additional strikes for December 21 and January 7. There was an existing train strike planned for this Friday 14, which at present is still set to go ahead.Renfe and Adif announced in a press release this morning (Tuesday), the main reason for the industrial action is not having enough staff to cover train routes during the busy Christmas season. TERRORIST group Daesh have issued a video threatening future terror attacks on Spain, allegedly citing a return to Barcelona following last year’s attack in La Rambla.The video message, picked up by cyber-analysts, reportedly claims the “cells are ready and the objectives are designed”. The video has not yet been released to the public. THE Guardia Civil has detained 23 robbers in Spain. The arrest took place in Ciudad Real, Toledo, Cuenca, Badajoz and Zaragoza in homes inhabited by elderly people. In a Guardia Civil report, police claim that 23 individuals have been arrested and six more are being investigated. A REAL estate report predicts the ‘housing market boom’ will slow down from 2021.Prepared by the Institut de Tecnologia de la Construccio de Catalunya (ITEC), the document suggess ‘housing promotion’ will have grown by 11 per cent by the end of this year, which is down on the 16.3 per cent growth experienced in 2017. SINCE 2015, the number of requests from Britons to apply for Spanish citizenship has tripled. The Spanish media claim this increase is due to the uncertainty of Brexit.Spain’s General Department for Registries and Notaries reported that 166 Britons requeste Spanish citizenship so far this year. Although the number is not as high as Morocco (10,067) and Venezuela (2,001)........ A MOTHER claims she dumped her new born daughter in a rubbish bin after becoming ‘overwhelmed and distressed’ at having given birth alone on the floor of an apartment in San Sebastian. The Brexit mess knows no bounds as Theresa May deludes herself into thinking her Brexit deal will be carried by Parliament. However, there is a bigger picture and the signal from Mrs May that she is ready to step down once Brexit is delivered came after she vowed to fight with 'everything I've got' to beat the Eurosceptic coup bid. The contest is being held after hardliners secured the 48 letters from Conservative MPs needed to force a ballot that could bring her time as leader to a shambolic end. At a rowdy PMQs this afternoon, watched by husband Philip from the gallery, Colin Wing, 60, was caught on camera screaming insults at the Manchester City player in a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Mr Wing, from Beckenham, south-east London, says that he has lost his job, and his season ticket at Chelsea after 50 years watching the club, adding: 'Everybody’s got what they wanted'. Concern is growing for the safety of homeless people across Britain following a number of unprovoked attacks - including being robbed, urinated on, ambushed and hosed with water.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 5 Dec 2018 21:32:32 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noFrench President Emmanuel Macron caved in and suspended hated fuel tax hikes in a victory for the Yellow Vest protesters. In a humiliating U-turn, the government said it was planning to freeze upcoming increases on regulated electricity and gas prices following emergency talks at the Elysee Palace. Vox has swept its way into the Andalusian regional parliament on a national platform that includes no specific plans for the region. The far-right party rejects Spain’s highly decentralized system granting devolved powers to the regions (known in Spanish as the Estado autonómico), even though this system is encoded in the Spanish Constitution. Vox also does not believe in the electoral system that has just earned it nearly 400,000 votes and 12 seats in the regional legislature. With a populist 100-point program that smacks of Donald Trump (including calls for an “insurmountable” wall along the borders of the Spanish exclave cities of Ceuta and Melilla), Vox’s Andalusian candidate, Francisco Serrano, aims to begin the “reconquest” of Spain............No to immigration. The party plans to “control immigration flows depending on the needs of our national economy and of the new arrivals’ ability to integrate into Spanish society and accept our values. There will be country quotas with favorable treatment for nationalities who share our language and who have significant cultural and friendship ties with Spain.” As for illegal immigrants, Vox wants to deport them all and to go after non-profit groups that help them get to Spain. AROUND 1,000 people took to the streets of Malaga City on Monday to protest against the election of members of a far right political party to Andalucia’s regional assembly. SPAIN will now export an expanded range of pork products and table grapes to China following an agreement made as part of the framework of President Xi Jinping’s visit last month. PUPILS at the Mojacar Rey Alabez Institute in Almeria learnt about the potential dangers associated with social media at a talk given by Juvenile Court Judge Rafael Soriano Gruzman. Theresa May suffered three humiliating defeats on Brexit on Tuesday in the worst hour for a sitting Prime Minister in 40 years. The Commons voted to give MPs the power to demand a 'plan B' on Brexit if the PM's deal is voted down, hold the government in contempt for the first time in history, and forced ministers to publish the full legal advice on Brexit. The most senior judge at the European Court of Justice has concluded that Britain would not need permission from the 27 other states to halt the Article 50 process - and could retain the same membership terms. The opinion from Advocate General Manuel Campos Sanchez-Bordona comes after months of legal wrangling - with both the EU and the UK government trying to kill the case off. Nigel Farage warned Tommy Robinson’s appointment as an advisor on prison reform and ‘Muslim rape gangs’ risked turning Ukip into the new BNP. Announcing his resignation in a newspaper article, the former party leader wrote: 'And so, with a heavy heart, and after all my years of devotion to the party, I am leaving Ukip today. A bitter row between a step-father, a headteacher, and a police officer outside a high school over the man's 'frightening' cycling face mask has been captured on video. A father has been shot dead in front of stunned children while picking up children from school in Belfast. The incident happened near St Mary's Grammar School in West BelfastVince TracyFrench President Emmanuel Macron caved in and suspended hated fuel tax hikes in a victory for the Yellow Vest protesters. In a humiliating U-turn, the government said it was planning to freeze upcoming increases on regulated electricity and gas prices following emergency talks at the Elysee Palace. Vox has swept its way into the Andalusian regional parliament on a national platform that includes no specific plans for the region. The far-right party rejects Spain’s highly decentralized system granting devolved powers to the regions (known in Spanish as the Estado autonómico), even though this system is encoded in the Spanish Constitution. Vox also does not believe in the electoral system that has just earned it nearly 400,000 votes and 12 seats in the regional legislature. With a populist 100-point program that smacks of Donald Trump (including calls for an “insurmountable” wall along the borders of the Spanish exclave cities of Ceuta and Melilla), Vox’s Andalusian candidate, Francisco Serrano, aims to begin the “reconquest” of Spain............No to immigration. The party plans to “control immigration flows depending on the needs of our national economy and of the new arrivals’ ability to integrate into Spanish society and accept our values. There will be country quotas with favorable treatment for nationalities who share our language and who have significant cultural and friendship ties with Spain.” As for illegal immigrants, Vox wants to deport them all and to go after non-profit groups that help them get to Spain. AROUND 1,000 people took to the streets of Malaga City on Monday to protest against the election of members of a far right political party to Andalucia’s regional assembly. SPAIN will now export an expanded range of pork products and table grapes to China following an agreement made as part of the framework of President Xi Jinping’s visit last month. PUPILS at the Mojacar Rey Alabez Institute in Almeria learnt about the potential dangers associated with social media at a talk given by Juvenile Court Judge Rafael Soriano Gruzman. Theresa May suffered three humiliating defeats on Brexit on Tuesday in the worst hour for a sitting Prime Minister in 40 years. The Commons voted to give MPs the power to demand a 'plan B' on Brexit if the PM's deal is voted down, hold the government in contempt for the first time in history, and forced ministers to publish the full legal advice on Brexit. The most senior judge at the European Court of Justice has concluded that Britain would not need permission from the 27 other states to halt the Article 50 process - and could retain the same membership terms. The opinion from Advocate General Manuel Campos Sanchez-Bordona comes after months of legal wrangling - with both the EU and the UK government trying to kill the case off. Nigel Farage warned Tommy Robinson’s appointment as an advisor on prison reform and ‘Muslim rape gangs’ risked turning Ukip into the new BNP. Announcing his resignation in a newspaper article, the former party leader wrote: 'And so, with a heavy heart, and after all my years of devotion to the party, I am leaving Ukip today. A bitter row between a step-father, a headteacher, and a police officer outside a high school over the man's 'frightening' cycling face mask has been captured on video. A father has been shot dead in front of stunned children while picking up children from school in Belfast. The incident happened near St Mary's Grammar School in West Belfastnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 28 Nov 2018 21:13:00 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noBritish Prime Minister Theresa May has denied she ceded to Spanish demands over Gibraltar in the negotiations over the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the EU, a process commonly referred to as Brexit. Speaking to the House of Commons on Monday, May said: “We are proud that Gibraltar is British and our position on sovereignty has not and will not change.” Her comments came after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the political agreement reached over Gibraltar – a disputed British Overseas Territory located in the south of the Iberian peninsula and ceded to Great Britain in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht – was a clear victory for Spain. May ended her speech with the following declaration: “Our message to the people of Gibraltar is clear, we will always stand by you, we are proud that Gibraltar is British and our position on sovereignty has not and will not change.” The conservative press has backed the British prime minister and attacked Spain for “grandstanding.” RYANAIR has been found guilty in Spain of violating the right to strike of cabin cre ws, and of breaching work safety regulations. Unions have revealed that the Labo ur Ministry has threatened to fine the budget airline on this basis, and for obstructi ng inspections. A TEAM of snipers are being sought by environment experts to patrol parks in Spain to eradicate wild parakeets. The population of the birds has apparently soared to uncontrollable numbers since they were first introduced to the country as pets in the 1970s. Their vast numbers are now ‘overshadowing quieter native fauna’ and ‘threatening to destabilise the ecosystem’. Donald Trump added to Theresa May's woes with an extraordinary attack on the package she has negotiated with Brussels. He jibed that the deal was 'great for the EU' - and warned it would hit trade with the US. The intervention - which was pounced on by Tory Eurosceptics - immediately sparked speculation that Mr Trump might have been listening to Mr Farage, whom he once backed as a candidate for US ambassador. A Tory MP revealed today he was 'evolving' a 'Plan B' Brexit to make it easier to a gree with Brussels if Theresa May's deal fails in Parliament. Nick Boles, a former minister under David Cameron, said instead of trying to negotiate a brand new tra de deal in just two years Britain should join a group called the European Free Tra de Association (EFTA) in 2021. Nevine Mann, 36, and her husband Richard, 37, claim they have enough 'essentia ls' to keep them going for four months after the UK leaves the European Union. Th e couple, of Illogan, Cornwall, have stockpiled chickpeas, kidney beans, tuna, pas ta, rice, couscous, chopped tomatoes, sterilised milk, tinned corn, beans, paraceta mol and ibuprofen. They have also bought mountains of aspirin, juice, hand soap, Calpol, dried milk, honey, tea, coffee, porridge oats, raisins, bread, flour, yeast and Marmite. A cyclist thug who pulled out a huge 'zombie knife' and began smashing a car window in a terrifying road rage attack was today spared jail, sparking fury. Shocking dashcam footage showed Joshua Gardner, 18, brandishing the enormous blade on a busy south London road before repeatedly slashing at the car and threatening its 19-year-old driver, who got out and ran away.Vince TracyBritish Prime Minister Theresa May has denied she ceded to Spanish demands over Gibraltar in the negotiations over the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the EU, a process commonly referred to as Brexit. Speaking to the House of Commons on Monday, May said: “We are proud that Gibraltar is British and our position on sovereignty has not and will not change.” Her comments came after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the political agreement reached over Gibraltar – a disputed British Overseas Territory located in the south of the Iberian peninsula and ceded to Great Britain in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht – was a clear victory for Spain. May ended her speech with the following declaration: “Our message to the people of Gibraltar is clear, we will always stand by you, we are proud that Gibraltar is British and our position on sovereignty has not and will not change.” The conservative press has backed the British prime minister and attacked Spain for “grandstanding.” RYANAIR has been found guilty in Spain of violating the right to strike of cabin cre ws, and of breaching work safety regulations. Unions have revealed that the Labo ur Ministry has threatened to fine the budget airline on this basis, and for obstructi ng inspections. A TEAM of snipers are being sought by environment experts to patrol parks in Spain to eradicate wild parakeets. The population of the birds has apparently soared to uncontrollable numbers since they were first introduced to the country as pets in the 1970s. Their vast numbers are now ‘overshadowing quieter native fauna’ and ‘threatening to destabilise the ecosystem’. Donald Trump added to Theresa May's woes with an extraordinary attack on the package she has negotiated with Brussels. He jibed that the deal was 'great for the EU' - and warned it would hit trade with the US. The intervention - which was pounced on by Tory Eurosceptics - immediately sparked speculation that Mr Trump might have been listening to Mr Farage, whom he once backed as a candidate for US ambassador. A Tory MP revealed today he was 'evolving' a 'Plan B' Brexit to make it easier to a gree with Brussels if Theresa May's deal fails in Parliament. Nick Boles, a former minister under David Cameron, said instead of trying to negotiate a brand new tra de deal in just two years Britain should join a group called the European Free Tra de Association (EFTA) in 2021. Nevine Mann, 36, and her husband Richard, 37, claim they have enough 'essentia ls' to keep them going for four months after the UK leaves the European Union. Th e couple, of Illogan, Cornwall, have stockpiled chickpeas, kidney beans, tuna, pas ta, rice, couscous, chopped tomatoes, sterilised milk, tinned corn, beans, paraceta mol and ibuprofen. They have also bought mountains of aspirin, juice, hand soap, Calpol, dried milk, honey, tea, coffee, porridge oats, raisins, bread, flour, yeast and Marmite. A cyclist thug who pulled out a huge 'zombie knife' and began smashing a car window in a terrifying road rage attack was today spared jail, sparking fury. Shocking dashcam footage showed Joshua Gardner, 18, brandishing the enormous blade on a busy south London road before repeatedly slashing at the car and threatening its 19-year-old driver, who got out and ran away.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 21 Nov 2018 21:40:22 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noPOLITICIANS across Spain jumped on comments from a senior official this week in which he let slip that the date of the next general election may be brought forward.Jose Luis Abalos, the left-leaning Partido Socialista’s (PSOE) Organisational Secretary, said the party had not ruled out holding a ‘Super Sunday’ on May 26. .............. A national vote has to be held no later than Sunday July 26 2020. THE Spanish government and authorities in Gibraltar have made a series of agreements which cover arrangements during the transition period following Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU). ALMOST 4,200 judges and prosecutors walked out of courts across Spain today (Monday) in a national strike over pay rates, working conditions and the running of Spain’s justice system. AN international network of child pornography involved in producing and distributing material in 27 countries has been identified, and 14 arrests made in Spain. A further four suspects are being investigated, and the identities of more than 400 ‘users’ who viewed the images on WhatsApp groups have been passed on to Europol and Interpol. THE number of undocumented migrants arriving in Spain has broken records two months before the end of the year, according to government statistics. The latest data from the Ministry of the Interior showed more than 47,860 migrants arrived in Spain from the start of this year up to October 31. That is around 8,500 more than the previous record set in 2006, according to statistics. TWO neighbourhoods in Valencia City have made the list of the top five chosen by European holidaymakers using a tourist apartment booking site. A TOTAL of 81 million people from overseas are expected to have holidayed in Spain by the end of this year, 0.8 per cent less than in 2017. Figures from the Ministry of Tourism predict tourism figures for this year will not exceed the 81.8 million seen by the end of last year. The UK PM Theresa May has faced a week of intense pressure from Brexiteers since the publication of her 585-page withdrawal agreement with Brussels last Wednesday. Britain is at the mercy of Russian hackers who are plotting cyber attacks that could bring the country to its knees, politicians have warned. There are ten attacks happening every day, with many aiming to paralyse areas such as the NHS, the national grid and even Parliament. It has been suggested that the female reproductive system and stress responses are more sensitive to the negative effects of extreme physical activity. Scientists say there is some evidence that arduous physical activity can suppress normal female reproductive hormone activity, impair bone strength and elevate stress hormone levels to a greater extent than in men. Bingo and Bollywood dancing are being prescribed to help ease doctors’ workloads. Instead of giving out pills, GPs are referring ‘frequent attenders’ to activities including gardening, boxing and free coffee mornings. There are 112 activities on offer from the 37 practices in Croydon, south London. The pilot scheme receives nearly £800,000 in NHS funding but also relies on community volunteers. .Vince TracyPOLITICIANS across Spain jumped on comments from a senior official this week in which he let slip that the date of the next general election may be brought forward.Jose Luis Abalos, the left-leaning Partido Socialista’s (PSOE) Organisational Secretary, said the party had not ruled out holding a ‘Super Sunday’ on May 26. .............. A national vote has to be held no later than Sunday July 26 2020. THE Spanish government and authorities in Gibraltar have made a series of agreements which cover arrangements during the transition period following Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU). ALMOST 4,200 judges and prosecutors walked out of courts across Spain today (Monday) in a national strike over pay rates, working conditions and the running of Spain’s justice system. AN international network of child pornography involved in producing and distributing material in 27 countries has been identified, and 14 arrests made in Spain. A further four suspects are being investigated, and the identities of more than 400 ‘users’ who viewed the images on WhatsApp groups have been passed on to Europol and Interpol. THE number of undocumented migrants arriving in Spain has broken records two months before the end of the year, according to government statistics. The latest data from the Ministry of the Interior showed more than 47,860 migrants arrived in Spain from the start of this year up to October 31. That is around 8,500 more than the previous record set in 2006, according to statistics. TWO neighbourhoods in Valencia City have made the list of the top five chosen by European holidaymakers using a tourist apartment booking site. A TOTAL of 81 million people from overseas are expected to have holidayed in Spain by the end of this year, 0.8 per cent less than in 2017. Figures from the Ministry of Tourism predict tourism figures for this year will not exceed the 81.8 million seen by the end of last year. The UK PM Theresa May has faced a week of intense pressure from Brexiteers since the publication of her 585-page withdrawal agreement with Brussels last Wednesday. Britain is at the mercy of Russian hackers who are plotting cyber attacks that could bring the country to its knees, politicians have warned. There are ten attacks happening every day, with many aiming to paralyse areas such as the NHS, the national grid and even Parliament. It has been suggested that the female reproductive system and stress responses are more sensitive to the negative effects of extreme physical activity. Scientists say there is some evidence that arduous physical activity can suppress normal female reproductive hormone activity, impair bone strength and elevate stress hormone levels to a greater extent than in men. Bingo and Bollywood dancing are being prescribed to help ease doctors’ workloads. Instead of giving out pills, GPs are referring ‘frequent attenders’ to activities including gardening, boxing and free coffee mornings. There are 112 activities on offer from the 37 practices in Croydon, south London. The pilot scheme receives nearly £800,000 in NHS funding but also relies on community volunteers. .news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 30 Oct 2018 22:49:07 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel will step down as German Chancellor, a position she has held since 2005, when her current term ends in 2021, a source inside her CDU party has said. Two seven-year-old children have died in the Mediterranean as hundreds of migrants sought to reach Spain from Morocco, a Spanish NGO said Saturday. Meanwhile 16 Moroccan migrants were reported missing after another boat capsized off the coast of north Morocco. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) 42,500 migrants have arrived by sea in Spain since the start of the year and another 433 have been killed during the journey, ....... SPANISH naval ship has stopped an illegal whaling ship off the coast of Somalia as part of ongoing efforts to tackle piracy off the Horn of Africa. The Castilla assault vessel intercepted the whaler near to Somalia’s coast line last Saturday morning. A WATERSPOUT on the island of Menorca on Sunday left a trail of destruction and 38,000 residents without electricity. Spain’s Minister of Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, confirmed the damage to numerous electricity infrastructures, telephone cables and homes which occurred around 10am on Sunday morning. Spanish police said Sunday they had smashed a trafficking ring which brought Romanians, many of them with disabilities, to Spain where they were forced to beg in the streets dressed as mimes and human statues. ...................... A year after threatening the unity of Spain with an attempt to declare independence, The former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont launched a new party on Saturday, as he tries to rally separatists from his base in Belgium. In the UK the helicopter crash which killed the chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's at Leicester City's ground has dominated the news. Prince William described him saying: 'He was a businessman of strong values who was dedicated to his family and who supported a number of important charitable causes. He made such a big contribution to football'. The billionaire perished with his assistant Kaveporn Punpare and Nursara Suknamai, a Thai beauty queen turned PA. The AW169 AgustaWestland helicopter's hero pilot Eric Swaffer and his girlfriend co-pilot Izabela Lechowicz also died - but potentially saved hundreds of lives by crashing away from the crowds of fans. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry met Tonga's King Tupou VI and his wife Queen Nanasipau'u at the Commonwealth Canopy Tupou College and as is custom for a duke and duchess, greeted them with a bow and a curtsy . This is the disturbing moment Keith Maden (inset, bottom), 59, lay dying in the street after he was viciously attacked when he tried to enter a chicken shop only to find the entrance blocked by student Jafar Ali ........... Huge farms of computers used to mine Bitcoin produce the same amount of carbon dioxide per year as every car in the UK combined, warns a new study. The y could produce enough greenhouse gases to raise global temperatures 2C (3.6F) within the next 15 years. This level of warming is forecast to bring catastro phic droughts, flooding and storms to regions across the globe by scientists. ............... The Chase is one of the most popular quiz shows on TV - but how do you beat The Chaser? People are now even accusing the chase of cheating........Vince TracyGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel will step down as German Chancellor, a position she has held since 2005, when her current term ends in 2021, a source inside her CDU party has said. Two seven-year-old children have died in the Mediterranean as hundreds of migrants sought to reach Spain from Morocco, a Spanish NGO said Saturday. Meanwhile 16 Moroccan migrants were reported missing after another boat capsized off the coast of north Morocco. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) 42,500 migrants have arrived by sea in Spain since the start of the year and another 433 have been killed during the journey, ....... SPANISH naval ship has stopped an illegal whaling ship off the coast of Somalia as part of ongoing efforts to tackle piracy off the Horn of Africa. The Castilla assault vessel intercepted the whaler near to Somalia’s coast line last Saturday morning. A WATERSPOUT on the island of Menorca on Sunday left a trail of destruction and 38,000 residents without electricity. Spain’s Minister of Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, confirmed the damage to numerous electricity infrastructures, telephone cables and homes which occurred around 10am on Sunday morning. Spanish police said Sunday they had smashed a trafficking ring which brought Romanians, many of them with disabilities, to Spain where they were forced to beg in the streets dressed as mimes and human statues. ...................... A year after threatening the unity of Spain with an attempt to declare independence, The former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont launched a new party on Saturday, as he tries to rally separatists from his base in Belgium. In the UK the helicopter crash which killed the chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's at Leicester City's ground has dominated the news. Prince William described him saying: 'He was a businessman of strong values who was dedicated to his family and who supported a number of important charitable causes. He made such a big contribution to football'. The billionaire perished with his assistant Kaveporn Punpare and Nursara Suknamai, a Thai beauty queen turned PA. The AW169 AgustaWestland helicopter's hero pilot Eric Swaffer and his girlfriend co-pilot Izabela Lechowicz also died - but potentially saved hundreds of lives by crashing away from the crowds of fans. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry met Tonga's King Tupou VI and his wife Queen Nanasipau'u at the Commonwealth Canopy Tupou College and as is custom for a duke and duchess, greeted them with a bow and a curtsy . This is the disturbing moment Keith Maden (inset, bottom), 59, lay dying in the street after he was viciously attacked when he tried to enter a chicken shop only to find the entrance blocked by student Jafar Ali ........... Huge farms of computers used to mine Bitcoin produce the same amount of carbon dioxide per year as every car in the UK combined, warns a new study. The y could produce enough greenhouse gases to raise global temperatures 2C (3.6F) within the next 15 years. This level of warming is forecast to bring catastro phic droughts, flooding and storms to regions across the globe by scientists. ............... The Chase is one of the most popular quiz shows on TV - but how do you beat The Chaser? People are now even accusing the chase of cheating........news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:53:35 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain has not joined the group of European countries most critical of the death of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who went missing on October 2 after walking into Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul................... A Spanish-Saudi consortium has built the high-speed train to Mecca, a €6.7-billion project that began in 2011 and was inaugurated this month. SPAIN’S ruling political party has reportedly watered down plans to reform laws which have seen protests banned after the Prime Minister previously said changes were urgently needed. FIFTY FIVE immigrants who scaled the fence between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla on Sunday have already been expelled from Spain. Theye were amongst a group of more than 200 who broke through police lines to enter Melilla in an attempt to gain entry to Spain. Cristina de Borbón, sister to Spain’s King Felipe VI, is getting preferential treatment from prison authorities on her visits to her husband Iñaki Urdangarin, who is serving a five-year, 10-month sentence at Brieva penitentiary, in Ávila province. The city of Alicante suffered up to 71 bombings during the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939. In these guided tours, visitors are introduced to the historical and social context that surrounds the construction and use of shelters in the city of Alicante. In the UK Hate preacher Anjem Choudary has been seen out and about with a woman, thought to be his wife, for the first time since he was freed from jail. The Queen has spoken publicly about Brexit for the first time, telling the King of the Netherlands that 'shared values' are what binds Britain to Europe as she 'looks to a new partnership'. Ninestiles School, which educates 1,345 pupils aged 11-18 and is rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted inspectors, wrote to parents about the change last week. The letter said: ‘All student movement including to and from assembly, at lesson changeover and towards communal areas at break and lunch will be carried out in silence. .............catbail, Farnham, United Kingdom, about 2 hours ago What surprises me is how these days students have to change classrooms for each lesson. When I was at school (a grammar school), we had our own form room and teachers came to us, apart from science which was in labs obviously, and art, which was in the studio.................... A six-year-old girl saved her mother's life after telling her teacher: 'My Daddy is hu rting my Mummy'. Jodie Keegans, 36, endured three years of domestic abuse by her controlling husband Scott Keegans - described by a judge as one of the most ' Satanic' cases he'd seen before Keegans was jailed for 18 years last month. Alar m bells were initially raised when Jodie's 'superhero' daughter told her teacher about Keegans' abuse in October last year...................... A colleague of mine was travelling back from abroad a few weeks ago and no sooner had the plane touched down than the man in front of him powered up his mobile phone, connected to the internet and started to watch pornography. My colleague was horrified ............Vince TracySpain has not joined the group of European countries most critical of the death of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who went missing on October 2 after walking into Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul................... A Spanish-Saudi consortium has built the high-speed train to Mecca, a €6.7-billion project that began in 2011 and was inaugurated this month. SPAIN’S ruling political party has reportedly watered down plans to reform laws which have seen protests banned after the Prime Minister previously said changes were urgently needed. FIFTY FIVE immigrants who scaled the fence between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla on Sunday have already been expelled from Spain. Theye were amongst a group of more than 200 who broke through police lines to enter Melilla in an attempt to gain entry to Spain. Cristina de Borbón, sister to Spain’s King Felipe VI, is getting preferential treatment from prison authorities on her visits to her husband Iñaki Urdangarin, who is serving a five-year, 10-month sentence at Brieva penitentiary, in Ávila province. The city of Alicante suffered up to 71 bombings during the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939. In these guided tours, visitors are introduced to the historical and social context that surrounds the construction and use of shelters in the city of Alicante. In the UK Hate preacher Anjem Choudary has been seen out and about with a woman, thought to be his wife, for the first time since he was freed from jail. The Queen has spoken publicly about Brexit for the first time, telling the King of the Netherlands that 'shared values' are what binds Britain to Europe as she 'looks to a new partnership'. Ninestiles School, which educates 1,345 pupils aged 11-18 and is rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted inspectors, wrote to parents about the change last week. The letter said: ‘All student movement including to and from assembly, at lesson changeover and towards communal areas at break and lunch will be carried out in silence. .............catbail, Farnham, United Kingdom, about 2 hours ago What surprises me is how these days students have to change classrooms for each lesson. When I was at school (a grammar school), we had our own form room and teachers came to us, apart from science which was in labs obviously, and art, which was in the studio.................... A six-year-old girl saved her mother's life after telling her teacher: 'My Daddy is hu rting my Mummy'. Jodie Keegans, 36, endured three years of domestic abuse by her controlling husband Scott Keegans - described by a judge as one of the most ' Satanic' cases he'd seen before Keegans was jailed for 18 years last month. Alar m bells were initially raised when Jodie's 'superhero' daughter told her teacher about Keegans' abuse in October last year...................... A colleague of mine was travelling back from abroad a few weeks ago and no sooner had the plane touched down than the man in front of him powered up his mobile phone, connected to the internet and started to watch pornography. My colleague was horrified ............news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:35:54 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias on Thursday sealed a deal to reinforce the former’s minority government and avoid early elections. THE SUPREME COURT in Madrid has ordered two children of an elderly woman to serve a 17-year sentence in prison for leaving their mother to die “in a cruel way”. The defendants were condemned by the judge for their “absolute laziness” in caring for their sick mother, 76, neglecting her “most basic needs” of food and hygiene. Prior to her death in 2015, the ill mother lived with her son, daughter-in- law and granddaughter in Tenerife, Canary Islands................ In Spain, the Civil Code ensures the obligation of children to care for their parents when they are unable to do so and when they “have reached an age and cannot fend for themselves”. For decades, the Spanish Catholic Church has been keeping quiet on the majority of sexual abuse cases involving minors of which it had knowledge or tried in its ecclesiastical courts. According to judicial records, judges have issued 33 rulings against priests over the last 30 years, for the abuse of 80 minors. Spanish doctor Verónica Casado has been named the best family doctor in the world by the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA). One of Britain's most prolific paedophiles has won a legal challenge to cut his 32- year prison sentence. Cambridge graduate Matthew Falder had his custodial term reduced to 25 years by Court of Appeal judges in London on Tuesday. Bespectacled Falder watched the proceedings via video link from prison as his lawyer argued that the 32 year sentence was 'manifestly excessive'. The decision to allow the challenge was announced by Lord Justice Holroyde, sitting with Mr Justice King and the Recorder of Winchester Judge Keith Cutler. He said the court had concluded that the 'appropriate' custodial term, taking into account credit for the guilty pleas, and 'the principle of totality', was 25 years. Earlier this year, Falder admitted 137 offences, including voyeurism, encouraging child rape, and sharing images showing the abuse of a newborn baby. Leapy talks about out of touch politicians and Theresa May joining in a protest........Oh really? I bet they weren’t about to erect a two or three hundred housing development at the bottom of her road and fill it with immigrants! I wonder if Mrs May’s liberal attitudes toward the ever-rising immigrant population would be so enthusiastic if she found her delightful ‘genteel little village’ had suddenly turned into an area, so diverse in its culture, she felt like a stranger in her own country? No, I don’t actually want to ................Vince TracySpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias on Thursday sealed a deal to reinforce the former’s minority government and avoid early elections. THE SUPREME COURT in Madrid has ordered two children of an elderly woman to serve a 17-year sentence in prison for leaving their mother to die “in a cruel way”. The defendants were condemned by the judge for their “absolute laziness” in caring for their sick mother, 76, neglecting her “most basic needs” of food and hygiene. Prior to her death in 2015, the ill mother lived with her son, daughter-in- law and granddaughter in Tenerife, Canary Islands................ In Spain, the Civil Code ensures the obligation of children to care for their parents when they are unable to do so and when they “have reached an age and cannot fend for themselves”. For decades, the Spanish Catholic Church has been keeping quiet on the majority of sexual abuse cases involving minors of which it had knowledge or tried in its ecclesiastical courts. According to judicial records, judges have issued 33 rulings against priests over the last 30 years, for the abuse of 80 minors. Spanish doctor Verónica Casado has been named the best family doctor in the world by the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA). One of Britain's most prolific paedophiles has won a legal challenge to cut his 32- year prison sentence. Cambridge graduate Matthew Falder had his custodial term reduced to 25 years by Court of Appeal judges in London on Tuesday. Bespectacled Falder watched the proceedings via video link from prison as his lawyer argued that the 32 year sentence was 'manifestly excessive'. The decision to allow the challenge was announced by Lord Justice Holroyde, sitting with Mr Justice King and the Recorder of Winchester Judge Keith Cutler. He said the court had concluded that the 'appropriate' custodial term, taking into account credit for the guilty pleas, and 'the principle of totality', was 25 years. Earlier this year, Falder admitted 137 offences, including voyeurism, encouraging child rape, and sharing images showing the abuse of a newborn baby. Leapy talks about out of touch politicians and Theresa May joining in a protest........Oh really? I bet they weren’t about to erect a two or three hundred housing development at the bottom of her road and fill it with immigrants! I wonder if Mrs May’s liberal attitudes toward the ever-rising immigrant population would be so enthusiastic if she found her delightful ‘genteel little village’ had suddenly turned into an area, so diverse in its culture, she felt like a stranger in her own country? No, I don’t actually want to ................news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 9 Oct 2018 11:02:03 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThousands joined a rally of the fledging VOX party on Sunday, a far-right political party that vows to “defend Spain” from immigration, independence movements and political correctness. Spain's newest party, that was founded in 2013 and has struggled to gain traction on Spain’s political stage, held the rally at Madrid’s Vistalegre stadium where it claimed to be a sellout with 10,000 attendees and a further 3,000 waiting at the doors. MADRID’S High Court today found 85-year-old retired doctor Eduardo Vela guilty of three crimes in Spain’s first “stolen baby” court case. Vela was found the be the perpetrator of child abduction, faking a birth and falsifying birth records related to Ines Madrigal, who is believed to be a ‘stolen baby’. Eduardo Vela will not be convicted despite the facts judges declared the case had “proved beyond a doubt” that Vela was guilty. SICKENING footage has emerged of a young woman being struck by a police baton as she stood between two men having a heated discussion in Spain. The video was captured in Magaluf, Mallorca outside a bar popular with holidaymakers and locals. In July 2012, Spain was struggling through its third straight year of recession since the beginning of the crisis in 2008. A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) wrote a report describing the outlook for the eurozone’s fourth largest economy as “bleak.” ......... Day after day the local BBC news carries details of murders, shootings and assaults on people in the UK. If all the regional news went out as a national roundup the programme would show the extent and depth of the violent society UK is becoming. However, the BBC News is fast becoming a chat show interrupted by half hourly news bulleting and weather forecasts. It is also brazenly acting as an advertising programme for selected authors and a platform for pushing ways and means to warp normality. The PC quotas are more than obvious and attention to absolute minorities ridiculous. Furthermore, the headlines are overfilled with stupid stories of so-called celebrities and their shenanigans. Writing in the Euroweekly Leapy Lee says, "There is no sense of pride or patriotism in the youngsters of today. The schools are not teaching them our long and often glorious history, or the sacrifices that so many made for them to be lucky enough to live in a society that allows them such freedom and democracy. The EU commission chief sparked laughter by doing some PM-style boogying before delivering a speech in Brussels. As the lights came up at the event with a theme tune playing, Mr Juncker swung his arms around and grinned broadly. The BBC ignored how migration was affecting millions of its viewers, Robert Peston has admitted. ITV’s political editor, who spent nine years at the corporation, accused the BBC of not being impartial and said it had ‘neglected the effect’ the EU was having on British families. ‘I love the BBC but I did feel that during the Brexit campaign they slightly got confused about what impartial journalism meant,’ said Peston, who left the BBC in 2015..........'It is not, in my view, racist to be concerned if the composition of your community changes by something like 10 or 15 per cent over a very small number of years.’ A teenage boy has appeared in court today charged with the rape and attempted murder of a 10-year-old girl. The boy, 16, was arrested after a member of the pub lic found the girl in a 'distressed' state following what police described as a 'shocki ng' and 'extreme' attack in Exmouth, Devon last Thursday. The owner of a Banksy print worth more than £40,000 has shredded it in a copycat attempt to try and double its value - but has now been told it is worthless. Art experts were contacted by an owner hoping to sell their destroyed Girl With a Balloon print after mimicking the artist's latest stuntVince TracyThousands joined a rally of the fledging VOX party on Sunday, a far-right political party that vows to “defend Spain” from immigration, independence movements and political correctness. Spain's newest party, that was founded in 2013 and has struggled to gain traction on Spain’s political stage, held the rally at Madrid’s Vistalegre stadium where it claimed to be a sellout with 10,000 attendees and a further 3,000 waiting at the doors. MADRID’S High Court today found 85-year-old retired doctor Eduardo Vela guilty of three crimes in Spain’s first “stolen baby” court case. Vela was found the be the perpetrator of child abduction, faking a birth and falsifying birth records related to Ines Madrigal, who is believed to be a ‘stolen baby’. Eduardo Vela will not be convicted despite the facts judges declared the case had “proved beyond a doubt” that Vela was guilty. SICKENING footage has emerged of a young woman being struck by a police baton as she stood between two men having a heated discussion in Spain. The video was captured in Magaluf, Mallorca outside a bar popular with holidaymakers and locals. In July 2012, Spain was struggling through its third straight year of recession since the beginning of the crisis in 2008. A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) wrote a report describing the outlook for the eurozone’s fourth largest economy as “bleak.” ......... Day after day the local BBC news carries details of murders, shootings and assaults on people in the UK. If all the regional news went out as a national roundup the programme would show the extent and depth of the violent society UK is becoming. However, the BBC News is fast becoming a chat show interrupted by half hourly news bulleting and weather forecasts. It is also brazenly acting as an advertising programme for selected authors and a platform for pushing ways and means to warp normality. The PC quotas are more than obvious and attention to absolute minorities ridiculous. Furthermore, the headlines are overfilled with stupid stories of so-called celebrities and their shenanigans. Writing in the Euroweekly Leapy Lee says, "There is no sense of pride or patriotism in the youngsters of today. The schools are not teaching them our long and often glorious history, or the sacrifices that so many made for them to be lucky enough to live in a society that allows them such freedom and democracy. The EU commission chief sparked laughter by doing some PM-style boogying before delivering a speech in Brussels. As the lights came up at the event with a theme tune playing, Mr Juncker swung his arms around and grinned broadly. The BBC ignored how migration was affecting millions of its viewers, Robert Peston has admitted. ITV’s political editor, who spent nine years at the corporation, accused the BBC of not being impartial and said it had ‘neglected the effect’ the EU was having on British families. ‘I love the BBC but I did feel that during the Brexit campaign they slightly got confused about what impartial journalism meant,’ said Peston, who left the BBC in 2015..........'It is not, in my view, racist to be concerned if the composition of your community changes by something like 10 or 15 per cent over a very small number of years.’ A teenage boy has appeared in court today charged with the rape and attempted murder of a 10-year-old girl. The boy, 16, was arrested after a member of the pub lic found the girl in a 'distressed' state following what police described as a 'shocki ng' and 'extreme' attack in Exmouth, Devon last Thursday. The owner of a Banksy print worth more than £40,000 has shredded it in a copycat attempt to try and double its value - but has now been told it is worthless. Art experts were contacted by an owner hoping to sell their destroyed Girl With a Balloon print after mimicking the artist's latest stuntnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 3 Oct 2018 18:45:55 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSupporters of Catalan independence on Monday cut off major roads, blocked the AVE high-speed rail link and organized street marches on the first anniversary of an unauthorized independence referendum and a police crackdown that made headlines across the world last year. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Thursday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended multilateralism, diversity and legal immigration, underscoring that Spain is one of the few European countries without an openly xenophobic party sitting in parliament. “Spain has suffered the blows of the economic crisis like few other countries in Europe. Yet despite this, the vast majority of Spanish society has never turned its back on the dramatic reality of immigration,” said Sánchez. THOUSANDS of British passengers have been left stranded as another low-cost ai rline has ceased trading a year on from the collapse of Monarch. As rumours beg an to circulate about its demise on Monday, it was claimed that Primera Air was still trading selling tickets on its website. SPANISH MEDIA reports that 660 African migrants were rescued off the Spanish coast over the weekend. Reports claim that, on Saturday alone, 342 migrants were rescued from a total of seven boats which originally departed from Africa’s northern coast. On Sunday, 318 migrants were picked up, including one small boat containing twelve men. 2018 has been a particularly busy year for Spain’s coastguard with the Salvamento Maritimo reporting record numbers of incoming migrants on a regular basis. The estimated total of migrants that have arrived to Spain this year stands at 35,653 according to the International Organisation for Migration. The number of migrants that have entered Europe nations, including Spain, via the Mediterranean Sea this year is estimated to be around 81,207. POLICE have found a body in Algeciras on the south coast of Spain just hours aft er a shooting and possible kidnapping on Spain’s Costa del on Tuesday. The ma n’s body had suffered stab wounds but has not yet been identified. And now Natio nal Police are investigating if two incidents are related. A MASS brawl that broke out on the doorstep of one of Benidorm’s most well- known drinking holes, popular with British holidaymakers, on Saturday night has gone viral on social media. In the footage posted by an account called Bodman on Twitter, bouncers are shown involved in a brawl with drinkers outside the Benidorm bar. THE number of suspected child abuse reported to police by Alicante’s health depa rtments has risen by 87 per cent in two years. Official government statistics show t hat in the last year, medical personnel in the province alerted the authorities to 27 0 occasions where they were concerned there may have been mistreatment of children in their homes. As Theresa May was fighting to control deepening Brexit divisions in her party at t he Conservative conference, top Eurocrat Jean-Claude Juncker has suggested th at British planes may not be able to land in the EU if Brexit goes wrong. A knifeman was arrested by police yesterday evening following a stabbing on the L ondon Overground. One person was knifed in the attack at Hackney Central statio n in East London, his condition is not thought to be life-threatening...... It came at the same time as three people were injured in a stabbing in Birmingham - the latest example of violent crime plaguing Britain's streets. More than 18,000 people have signed a petition demanding that no public money be spent on Princess Eugenie's imminent wedding. The anti-monarchy group Re public is behind the online petition, which insists that taxpayers should not be helping to fund the nuptials of a non-working royal, and demands that all costs be met by the royal family.Vince TracySupporters of Catalan independence on Monday cut off major roads, blocked the AVE high-speed rail link and organized street marches on the first anniversary of an unauthorized independence referendum and a police crackdown that made headlines across the world last year. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Thursday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended multilateralism, diversity and legal immigration, underscoring that Spain is one of the few European countries without an openly xenophobic party sitting in parliament. “Spain has suffered the blows of the economic crisis like few other countries in Europe. Yet despite this, the vast majority of Spanish society has never turned its back on the dramatic reality of immigration,” said Sánchez. THOUSANDS of British passengers have been left stranded as another low-cost ai rline has ceased trading a year on from the collapse of Monarch. As rumours beg an to circulate about its demise on Monday, it was claimed that Primera Air was still trading selling tickets on its website. SPANISH MEDIA reports that 660 African migrants were rescued off the Spanish coast over the weekend. Reports claim that, on Saturday alone, 342 migrants were rescued from a total of seven boats which originally departed from Africa’s northern coast. On Sunday, 318 migrants were picked up, including one small boat containing twelve men. 2018 has been a particularly busy year for Spain’s coastguard with the Salvamento Maritimo reporting record numbers of incoming migrants on a regular basis. The estimated total of migrants that have arrived to Spain this year stands at 35,653 according to the International Organisation for Migration. The number of migrants that have entered Europe nations, including Spain, via the Mediterranean Sea this year is estimated to be around 81,207. POLICE have found a body in Algeciras on the south coast of Spain just hours aft er a shooting and possible kidnapping on Spain’s Costa del on Tuesday. The ma n’s body had suffered stab wounds but has not yet been identified. And now Natio nal Police are investigating if two incidents are related. A MASS brawl that broke out on the doorstep of one of Benidorm’s most well- known drinking holes, popular with British holidaymakers, on Saturday night has gone viral on social media. In the footage posted by an account called Bodman on Twitter, bouncers are shown involved in a brawl with drinkers outside the Benidorm bar. THE number of suspected child abuse reported to police by Alicante’s health depa rtments has risen by 87 per cent in two years. Official government statistics show t hat in the last year, medical personnel in the province alerted the authorities to 27 0 occasions where they were concerned there may have been mistreatment of children in their homes. As Theresa May was fighting to control deepening Brexit divisions in her party at t he Conservative conference, top Eurocrat Jean-Claude Juncker has suggested th at British planes may not be able to land in the EU if Brexit goes wrong. A knifeman was arrested by police yesterday evening following a stabbing on the L ondon Overground. One person was knifed in the attack at Hackney Central statio n in East London, his condition is not thought to be life-threatening...... It came at the same time as three people were injured in a stabbing in Birmingham - the latest example of violent crime plaguing Britain's streets. More than 18,000 people have signed a petition demanding that no public money be spent on Princess Eugenie's imminent wedding. The anti-monarchy group Re public is behind the online petition, which insists that taxpayers should not be helping to fund the nuptials of a non-working royal, and demands that all costs be met by the royal family.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 26 Sep 2018 21:17:42 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA new study by the Pew Research Center has found that 86% of Spaniards support welcoming refugees – the highest percentage of 18 nations surveyed, including 10 EU countries. According to the survey, only 13% of Spaniards said they would “oppose accepting refugees fleeing violence and war.”........The survey shows that Italy, Poland and Hungary were the least-welcoming countries for refugees in Europe. SPECTATORS watched in horror during Barcelona’s annual La Mercè festival when a human tower or ‘castle’ collapsed. Performers attempted to create an enormous tower of bodies, a tradition of the festival, but as the final two climbers scaled the ‘human castle’ those at the foundation of the structure lost their balance. The tower collapsed causing participants at the top of the structure to fall from a great height, landing on those below them. A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl has lost her fight for life after a freak incident led to her death following a car crash in Spain.The girl was safely strapped into a child seat in the back of a car that was being driven by her mother. A school bus in front of their car allegedly braked sharply to avoid a collision between two cars in front of it. However, the woman driver couldn’t react in time and she smashed into the back of the bus.Emergency services said the girl suffered severe head injuries after a tablet she was playing with struck her in the crash in Vilanova de Arousa (Pontevedra). A STUDENT has plunged to his death in Spain while allegedly practicing parkour on a construction site in Madrid. The 17-year-old boy fell eleven floors to his death according to a National Police investigation when he attempted risky jumps and ‘parkour’ with friends. Parkour participants aim to get from one point to another in a complex environment, without assistive equipment and in the fastest and most efficient way possible. It includes running, climbing, swinging, vaulting, jumping, rolling, crawling and other movements as deemed most suitable for the situation ......... AN ADOLF HITLER T-shirt has been snapped in one of Mallorca’s busiest tourist spots causing outrage on the Spanish island. Spotted and photographed on Palma beach, Mallorca the controversial T-shirt has made waves on social media. Analysis by the Office for National Statistics, shows that after many years of Britons living longer, life expectancy has now either stalled or fallen in parts of the UK. Across the UK as a whole, life expectancy did not improve at all between 2015 and 2017 - standing at 79.2 years for men and 82.9 years for women. More than a million over-65s may suffer dangerous side-effects because they are taking herbal remedies and dietary supplements alongside drugs prescribed by their GP, a study has found. Some ‘hazardous’ combinations can increase the risk of bleeding, raise blood sugar levels or stop medications from working effectively, warned scientists. Twitter users suggested that the body of a woman killed by a train should be left on the tracks and services allowed to continue running. Another branded the deceased a 'selfish c****' after the death on tracks between Chadwell Heath and GoodMayes in East London. ......... so now we all have to wait hours to get a train.' A MAJOR airport in the UK has vowed to crack down after a baggage handler was filmed by a Ryanair passenger flying in from Spain as they tossed her suitcase into the air and onto the ground.Vince TracyA new study by the Pew Research Center has found that 86% of Spaniards support welcoming refugees – the highest percentage of 18 nations surveyed, including 10 EU countries. According to the survey, only 13% of Spaniards said they would “oppose accepting refugees fleeing violence and war.”........The survey shows that Italy, Poland and Hungary were the least-welcoming countries for refugees in Europe. SPECTATORS watched in horror during Barcelona’s annual La Mercè festival when a human tower or ‘castle’ collapsed. Performers attempted to create an enormous tower of bodies, a tradition of the festival, but as the final two climbers scaled the ‘human castle’ those at the foundation of the structure lost their balance. The tower collapsed causing participants at the top of the structure to fall from a great height, landing on those below them. A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl has lost her fight for life after a freak incident led to her death following a car crash in Spain.The girl was safely strapped into a child seat in the back of a car that was being driven by her mother. A school bus in front of their car allegedly braked sharply to avoid a collision between two cars in front of it. However, the woman driver couldn’t react in time and she smashed into the back of the bus.Emergency services said the girl suffered severe head injuries after a tablet she was playing with struck her in the crash in Vilanova de Arousa (Pontevedra). A STUDENT has plunged to his death in Spain while allegedly practicing parkour on a construction site in Madrid. The 17-year-old boy fell eleven floors to his death according to a National Police investigation when he attempted risky jumps and ‘parkour’ with friends. Parkour participants aim to get from one point to another in a complex environment, without assistive equipment and in the fastest and most efficient way possible. It includes running, climbing, swinging, vaulting, jumping, rolling, crawling and other movements as deemed most suitable for the situation ......... AN ADOLF HITLER T-shirt has been snapped in one of Mallorca’s busiest tourist spots causing outrage on the Spanish island. Spotted and photographed on Palma beach, Mallorca the controversial T-shirt has made waves on social media. Analysis by the Office for National Statistics, shows that after many years of Britons living longer, life expectancy has now either stalled or fallen in parts of the UK. Across the UK as a whole, life expectancy did not improve at all between 2015 and 2017 - standing at 79.2 years for men and 82.9 years for women. More than a million over-65s may suffer dangerous side-effects because they are taking herbal remedies and dietary supplements alongside drugs prescribed by their GP, a study has found. Some ‘hazardous’ combinations can increase the risk of bleeding, raise blood sugar levels or stop medications from working effectively, warned scientists. Twitter users suggested that the body of a woman killed by a train should be left on the tracks and services allowed to continue running. Another branded the deceased a 'selfish c****' after the death on tracks between Chadwell Heath and GoodMayes in East London. ......... so now we all have to wait hours to get a train.' A MAJOR airport in the UK has vowed to crack down after a baggage handler was filmed by a Ryanair passenger flying in from Spain as they tossed her suitcase into the air and onto the ground.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 12 Sep 2018 21:31:45 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTwo British tourists remained in a 'very serious condition' in a Paris hospital after being stabbed repeatedly by an illegal Afghan immigrant who tried to use them as human shields. Sweden is facing weeks - if not months - of political uncertainty and complex coalition talks after neither of the country's two main blocs were able to secure a majority in yesterday's general election. Several mainstream parties lost support in favour of the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD), who won 17.6 per cent of the vote ......... AN ESTIMATED one million protestors flocked to the streets of Barcelona yesterday in an attempt to reinvigorate Cataluña’s independence movement. The march coincided with ‘Diada’, the National Day of Cataluña which commemorates the anniversary of Barcelona’s fall to Spain in 1714. SPAIN’S Minister of Health, Carmen Montón has left her position following irregularities found in her Master’s degree. Montón made her resignation on Tuesday after a media storm detailed numerous irregularities in her degree in interdisciplinary gender studies from King Juan Carlos University in Madrid. The Spanish government has stated that a crisis over the construction and sale of five warships to Saudi Arabia has been “deactivated.” For a week, Madrid and Riyadh have been engaged in a flurry of diplomatic exchanges following a news report that Spain would cancel the sale of 400 laser-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia over the risk that they might be used in the ongoing conflict in Yemen. Spain’s attorney general is proposing a change to the country’s criminal code so that hate crimes committed via social networks are no longer only punishable by jail sentences. Drug gangs seek revenge after Instagram user publishes compromising photos. The authorities believe the account, which featured pictures of the traffickers’ partying and girlfriends, was set up in an act of revenge due to an apparent non- payment of jobs. A GROUP of four tourists on holiday in Tanzania died when their SUV was smashed into by a lorry on their way to a safari. Three of the victims were women from Malaga, two of whom worked as nurses at the Hospital Clinico Virgen de la Victoria. BRITSH locals and holidaymakers in Benidorm have urged Spanish police in recent years to take more action in eradicating the street con-artists responsible for ‘Benidorm’s oldest scam’. The swindlers, known as the “pea-men”........ Jeremy Corbyn's Private Secretary has been working in Parliament for nine months without the necessary security clearance, it was reported last night.Vince TracyTwo British tourists remained in a 'very serious condition' in a Paris hospital after being stabbed repeatedly by an illegal Afghan immigrant who tried to use them as human shields. Sweden is facing weeks - if not months - of political uncertainty and complex coalition talks after neither of the country's two main blocs were able to secure a majority in yesterday's general election. Several mainstream parties lost support in favour of the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD), who won 17.6 per cent of the vote ......... AN ESTIMATED one million protestors flocked to the streets of Barcelona yesterday in an attempt to reinvigorate Cataluña’s independence movement. The march coincided with ‘Diada’, the National Day of Cataluña which commemorates the anniversary of Barcelona’s fall to Spain in 1714. SPAIN’S Minister of Health, Carmen Montón has left her position following irregularities found in her Master’s degree. Montón made her resignation on Tuesday after a media storm detailed numerous irregularities in her degree in interdisciplinary gender studies from King Juan Carlos University in Madrid. The Spanish government has stated that a crisis over the construction and sale of five warships to Saudi Arabia has been “deactivated.” For a week, Madrid and Riyadh have been engaged in a flurry of diplomatic exchanges following a news report that Spain would cancel the sale of 400 laser-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia over the risk that they might be used in the ongoing conflict in Yemen. Spain’s attorney general is proposing a change to the country’s criminal code so that hate crimes committed via social networks are no longer only punishable by jail sentences. Drug gangs seek revenge after Instagram user publishes compromising photos. The authorities believe the account, which featured pictures of the traffickers’ partying and girlfriends, was set up in an act of revenge due to an apparent non- payment of jobs. A GROUP of four tourists on holiday in Tanzania died when their SUV was smashed into by a lorry on their way to a safari. Three of the victims were women from Malaga, two of whom worked as nurses at the Hospital Clinico Virgen de la Victoria. BRITSH locals and holidaymakers in Benidorm have urged Spanish police in recent years to take more action in eradicating the street con-artists responsible for ‘Benidorm’s oldest scam’. The swindlers, known as the “pea-men”........ Jeremy Corbyn's Private Secretary has been working in Parliament for nine months without the necessary security clearance, it was reported last night.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 29 Aug 2018 21:34:30 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noFrench and British fishermen have clashed in the English Channel over a hoard of scallops - the latest flare-up in a years-long war over the prized shellfish. SPANISH police are trying to round up the 116 sub-Saharan migrants who stormed a border crossing using force and return them to Morocco. The migrants allegedly threw quicklime and battery acid at border officers as they stormed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta. The Spanish government of Socialist Party (PSOE) Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is being pressured to take a stand in the ongoing row over pro-independence symbols in Catalonia. The conservative Popular Party (PP) and center-right Ciudadanos have called on the government to ban the yellow ribbons, an emblem of support for jailed pro-independence leaders, from all public spaces. Two-thirds of people in the Valencian region have problems with their weight, with 90,000 classified as morbidly obese and another 5,000 super obese. But not many approach the weight of 34-year-old Teófilo Rodríguez who was recently sent home from hospital despite the protests of his family. FLIGHT times from the UK are on average 35 minutes longer than a decade ago, despite improvements in aircraft technology a Which? Travel report claims. The consumer group report claims that airlines are “padding” their schedules to create an impression that flights are arriving on time. PINEAPPLES stuffed with 67 kilos of cocaine have been seized in a police raid on a wholesale market in Spain. The fruits, believed to have a street value of almost €275,000 are believed to have been shipped from Costa Rica to Portugal by boat and then overland to the Spanish capital. POLICE have stopped a drunk woman driver who was eight times over the legal drink drive limit in Spain. Other drivers alerted the police to the erratic driving of the female driver. THE British government has told its taxpayers, including those living abroad, that they must declare their earnings on overseas assets by September 30 or face penalties. The amount of money wrongly paid in benefits as a result of fraud and error soared to £3.8billion last year. This was up £200million on the previous year and came despite a Tory pledge to bring it down. It means more than £70million is lost to fraud and error every week. Police should dramatically increase the use of stop and search to combat spiralling gang violence, former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith demands today. A ‘toxic cycle of serious violence’ fuelled by drug dealers who operate ‘with impunity’ is spreading around the country, a major report by the Conservative MP’ s think-tank warns. Michael Palin has slammed the BBC's culture of political correctness after one of its comedy bosses said Monty Python were too 'white and Oxbridge' for modern TV.Vince TracyFrench and British fishermen have clashed in the English Channel over a hoard of scallops - the latest flare-up in a years-long war over the prized shellfish. SPANISH police are trying to round up the 116 sub-Saharan migrants who stormed a border crossing using force and return them to Morocco. The migrants allegedly threw quicklime and battery acid at border officers as they stormed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta. The Spanish government of Socialist Party (PSOE) Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is being pressured to take a stand in the ongoing row over pro-independence symbols in Catalonia. The conservative Popular Party (PP) and center-right Ciudadanos have called on the government to ban the yellow ribbons, an emblem of support for jailed pro-independence leaders, from all public spaces. Two-thirds of people in the Valencian region have problems with their weight, with 90,000 classified as morbidly obese and another 5,000 super obese. But not many approach the weight of 34-year-old Teófilo Rodríguez who was recently sent home from hospital despite the protests of his family. FLIGHT times from the UK are on average 35 minutes longer than a decade ago, despite improvements in aircraft technology a Which? Travel report claims. The consumer group report claims that airlines are “padding” their schedules to create an impression that flights are arriving on time. PINEAPPLES stuffed with 67 kilos of cocaine have been seized in a police raid on a wholesale market in Spain. The fruits, believed to have a street value of almost €275,000 are believed to have been shipped from Costa Rica to Portugal by boat and then overland to the Spanish capital. POLICE have stopped a drunk woman driver who was eight times over the legal drink drive limit in Spain. Other drivers alerted the police to the erratic driving of the female driver. THE British government has told its taxpayers, including those living abroad, that they must declare their earnings on overseas assets by September 30 or face penalties. The amount of money wrongly paid in benefits as a result of fraud and error soared to £3.8billion last year. This was up £200million on the previous year and came despite a Tory pledge to bring it down. It means more than £70million is lost to fraud and error every week. Police should dramatically increase the use of stop and search to combat spiralling gang violence, former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith demands today. A ‘toxic cycle of serious violence’ fuelled by drug dealers who operate ‘with impunity’ is spreading around the country, a major report by the Conservative MP’ s think-tank warns. Michael Palin has slammed the BBC's culture of political correctness after one of its comedy bosses said Monty Python were too 'white and Oxbridge' for modern TV.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 22 Aug 2018 21:24:29 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noPASSENGERS were left in tears after their flight to the Spanish holiday island of Mallorca was cancelled because the ‘crew was too tired’. The easyJet flight from Belfast to Palma was called off at the last minute, leaving 146 passengers home and dry. .AN easyJet flight from Manchester Airport to Gibraltar diverted to Portugal last Sunday due to a 'disruptive' passenger onboard. AN IRISH father who was travelling from Spain with his five-year-old daughter claims he was told he would be arrested by police for theft upon arrival at East Midlands airport after refusing to pay for a pot of Pringles. .......... . Working with teams of international fraud specialists, including in Madrid and Alicante, the Department for Work and Pensions has recovered a record total of £1.1billion in overpaid benefits in relation to both UK and international fraud. In the UK The families of Hillsborough victims have slammed a decision to drop charges against former police chief Sir Norman Bettison over alleged lies he told following the disaster. . More people with criminal records should be made magistrates to increase diversity among the judiciary, the chairman of Magistrates Association said last night. John Bache insisted a more representative set of magistrates would make criminals feel less alienated by the system. ......... A radical new steam treatment could offer hope to millions of middle-aged men who suffer with an enlarged prostate. The five-minute procedure to shrink the gland cuts the need for surgery and comes with minimal side effects. Health watchdogs are expected to give it the green light for routine NHS use tomorrow. Kay Longstaff claimed she had fallen from the Norwegian Star off the coast of Croatia over the weekend .. But the 83-year-old mother of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) president has since suggested she must have jumped off the vessel - and said the incident had cost the firm $600,000. 'She didn't fall off. She jumped,' she told the Daily Telegraph. 'This has cost Norwegian Cruise Line $600,000. This stupid woman. ........she couldn't have fallen. You would have to take steps to climb over the railings. He said she jumped in the water'. It comes as Ms Longstaff's father revealed she had been going through a 'hard time' in her personal life and ...... A woman three times the drink drive limit who was arrested after hitting a parked motorbike and quad bike while swigging from a can of lager has been spared jail. Michelle Battersby appeared at Preston Crown Court on Monday for sentencing after she admitted to dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of alcohol. ....Mitigating, Ricky Holland, argued that she had been drinking as she struggled to cope with her father's terminal illness. A drunken policewoman who attacked two fellow officers in her home while screaming and assaulted her boyfriend before making false abuse claims against him has avoided jail. .........was sentenced to a 12-month community order, which includes a 60-day alcohol treatment requirement and a 15-day rehabilitation requirement. She must also pay £300 costs and an £85 victim surcharge and was made subject to an indefinite restraining order prohibiting contact..Vince TracyPASSENGERS were left in tears after their flight to the Spanish holiday island of Mallorca was cancelled because the ‘crew was too tired’. The easyJet flight from Belfast to Palma was called off at the last minute, leaving 146 passengers home and dry. .AN easyJet flight from Manchester Airport to Gibraltar diverted to Portugal last Sunday due to a 'disruptive' passenger onboard. AN IRISH father who was travelling from Spain with his five-year-old daughter claims he was told he would be arrested by police for theft upon arrival at East Midlands airport after refusing to pay for a pot of Pringles. .......... . Working with teams of international fraud specialists, including in Madrid and Alicante, the Department for Work and Pensions has recovered a record total of £1.1billion in overpaid benefits in relation to both UK and international fraud. In the UK The families of Hillsborough victims have slammed a decision to drop charges against former police chief Sir Norman Bettison over alleged lies he told following the disaster. . More people with criminal records should be made magistrates to increase diversity among the judiciary, the chairman of Magistrates Association said last night. John Bache insisted a more representative set of magistrates would make criminals feel less alienated by the system. ......... A radical new steam treatment could offer hope to millions of middle-aged men who suffer with an enlarged prostate. The five-minute procedure to shrink the gland cuts the need for surgery and comes with minimal side effects. Health watchdogs are expected to give it the green light for routine NHS use tomorrow. Kay Longstaff claimed she had fallen from the Norwegian Star off the coast of Croatia over the weekend .. But the 83-year-old mother of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) president has since suggested she must have jumped off the vessel - and said the incident had cost the firm $600,000. 'She didn't fall off. She jumped,' she told the Daily Telegraph. 'This has cost Norwegian Cruise Line $600,000. This stupid woman. ........she couldn't have fallen. You would have to take steps to climb over the railings. He said she jumped in the water'. It comes as Ms Longstaff's father revealed she had been going through a 'hard time' in her personal life and ...... A woman three times the drink drive limit who was arrested after hitting a parked motorbike and quad bike while swigging from a can of lager has been spared jail. Michelle Battersby appeared at Preston Crown Court on Monday for sentencing after she admitted to dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of alcohol. ....Mitigating, Ricky Holland, argued that she had been drinking as she struggled to cope with her father's terminal illness. A drunken policewoman who attacked two fellow officers in her home while screaming and assaulted her boyfriend before making false abuse claims against him has avoided jail. .........was sentenced to a 12-month community order, which includes a 60-day alcohol treatment requirement and a 15-day rehabilitation requirement. She must also pay £300 costs and an £85 victim surcharge and was made subject to an indefinite restraining order prohibiting contact..news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 14 Aug 2018 18:18:11 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no.AN ENORMOUS span of a road bridge in Genoa, Italy has collapsed killing scores of motorists and trapping many more in the rubble. It is believed that the occupants of ten vehicles were in the vicinity of the Morandi bridge when a 200- metre stretch of the structure collapsed during a heavy storm on Tuesday. The Polizia di Stato have shared footage of parts of the bridge crumbling into the water Dozens of vehicles burned in Sweden's four major cities - Stockholm, Malmo, Gothenburg and Uppsala - on Monday evening and in the early hours of Tuesday after gangs of youths launched a series of attacks across the country, believed to have been coordinated on social media. Gothenburg police say they have identified the attackers and are speaking to their parents.............. An Afghan asylum-seeker has been arrested after injuring four people in a drunke n and frenzied knife attack in a sleepy French town. The incident began last night with the 19-year-old man, who is said to have psychological problems, lashing out at cars outside his home in Perigueux,.............. The municipal spokesperson for the conservative Popular Party (PP) in Vigo, Elena Muñoz, sent out a tweet on August 8 that now appears to have been premonitory. “This is the week of the O Marisquiño [festival], but the place where it will be held is not in a good condition. Broken timbers, spikes pointing into the air… The Paseo de las Avenidas is in a dangerous state. We hope that for the good of all nothing happens either during or after the event.” Six countries from the European Union have reached an agreement to take in the 141 migrants that are currently on board the Aquarius NGO rescue ship, as well as a further 100 that have also been picked up in the Mediterranean, Spanish government sources have announced. Under the deal, Spain will take in a total of 60 people............. For now, it appears to be the perfect crime. The thieves who last week robbed the Puerto Rican singer Daddy Yankee, in a hotel in Valencia, didn’t use guns or violence. Nor did they have to work out the access code for the safe in the room of the co-writer of worldwide smash hit Despacito........... AIRPORT police in Spain have arrested a man who tried to outsmart sniffer dogs and officers by using curry paste to conceal drugs. The 39-year-old man was found to be carrying 5.5 kilos of heroin in a false-bottomed suitcase by the Guardia Civil officers at the Malaga-Costa del Sol airport. POLICE in Spain are hunting a 'savage' man after he impaled a dog on a spiked fe nce while throwing it into an animal shelter to abandon it......... In the UK The Westminster terror suspect who ploughed into 15 cyclists and pedestrians was known to police and travelled to London from his Midlands home in a Ford Fiesta bought just two months ago. He was refusing to speak to detectives about why he carried out the shocking carborne rush hour attack outside Parliament ........................................................ Meanwhile, The Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn defied calls fro his own MPs, Jewish leaders and even the Israeli Prime Minister for being at the 2014 ceremony honouring extremists. ...................... Tory peer Lord Skeikh must be investigated for attended the controversial conference in Tunisia at the heart of the Jeremy Corbyn wreath laying scandal, a senior Conservative today said.Vince Tracy.AN ENORMOUS span of a road bridge in Genoa, Italy has collapsed killing scores of motorists and trapping many more in the rubble. It is believed that the occupants of ten vehicles were in the vicinity of the Morandi bridge when a 200- metre stretch of the structure collapsed during a heavy storm on Tuesday. The Polizia di Stato have shared footage of parts of the bridge crumbling into the water Dozens of vehicles burned in Sweden's four major cities - Stockholm, Malmo, Gothenburg and Uppsala - on Monday evening and in the early hours of Tuesday after gangs of youths launched a series of attacks across the country, believed to have been coordinated on social media. Gothenburg police say they have identified the attackers and are speaking to their parents.............. An Afghan asylum-seeker has been arrested after injuring four people in a drunke n and frenzied knife attack in a sleepy French town. The incident began last night with the 19-year-old man, who is said to have psychological problems, lashing out at cars outside his home in Perigueux,.............. The municipal spokesperson for the conservative Popular Party (PP) in Vigo, Elena Muñoz, sent out a tweet on August 8 that now appears to have been premonitory. “This is the week of the O Marisquiño [festival], but the place where it will be held is not in a good condition. Broken timbers, spikes pointing into the air… The Paseo de las Avenidas is in a dangerous state. We hope that for the good of all nothing happens either during or after the event.” Six countries from the European Union have reached an agreement to take in the 141 migrants that are currently on board the Aquarius NGO rescue ship, as well as a further 100 that have also been picked up in the Mediterranean, Spanish government sources have announced. Under the deal, Spain will take in a total of 60 people............. For now, it appears to be the perfect crime. The thieves who last week robbed the Puerto Rican singer Daddy Yankee, in a hotel in Valencia, didn’t use guns or violence. Nor did they have to work out the access code for the safe in the room of the co-writer of worldwide smash hit Despacito........... AIRPORT police in Spain have arrested a man who tried to outsmart sniffer dogs and officers by using curry paste to conceal drugs. The 39-year-old man was found to be carrying 5.5 kilos of heroin in a false-bottomed suitcase by the Guardia Civil officers at the Malaga-Costa del Sol airport. POLICE in Spain are hunting a 'savage' man after he impaled a dog on a spiked fe nce while throwing it into an animal shelter to abandon it......... In the UK The Westminster terror suspect who ploughed into 15 cyclists and pedestrians was known to police and travelled to London from his Midlands home in a Ford Fiesta bought just two months ago. He was refusing to speak to detectives about why he carried out the shocking carborne rush hour attack outside Parliament ........................................................ Meanwhile, The Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn defied calls fro his own MPs, Jewish leaders and even the Israeli Prime Minister for being at the 2014 ceremony honouring extremists. ...................... Tory peer Lord Skeikh must be investigated for attended the controversial conference in Tunisia at the heart of the Jeremy Corbyn wreath laying scandal, a senior Conservative today said.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 7 Aug 2018 21:13:46 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe heat wave which hit Spain last Wednesday has claimed eight lives, ..Spain’s national weather service Aemet on Monday announced the end of the heat wave and forecast a gradual drop in temperatures. Italy’s interior minister, Matteo Salvini, has accused Spain of “encouraging out-of-control immigration.” SPAIN’S National Police force has arrested seven people suspected of large-scale migrant smuggling. The organised crime gang would smuggle the migrants from French-speaking African countries to Northern Spain, and from there on to France. The investigation into a master’s degree obtained in 2009 by Pablo Casado, the new leader of Spain’s Popular Party (PP), is on its way to the Supreme Court. In a Monday decision, an investigative judge from Madrid sent the case to a higher court because of immunity laws protecting Casado from the lower courts as an elected official, known in Spanish as aforamiento. T A court in Seville has ordered Ángel Boza, one of the members of the notorious “La Manada” gang who were convicted for sexually abusing an 18-year-old at the 2016 Running of the Bulls fiestas in Pamplona, to be sent to prison without bail for robbery with violence ........... In the UK a group of travellers evicted from a leafy Surrey common four days ago have invaded a village just six miles away. Locals living in well-heeled Thames Ditton - where homes are valued at £1million - say that they are at their wits' end after a mob of 200 travellers moved to their recreation ground from nearby Cobham. .......... the group have left loo roll strewn in bushes after defecating on the common. A Sudanese asylum seeker who raped a  student and then tried to rape a mother in the same cemetery has been jailed for 16 years after admitting the crimes saying: 'Guilty. Yes - why not?'. Former foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, used his column to comment on Denmark's introduction of a burka ban. The burka is a full face covering that is associated with a conservative interpretation of Islam.  It is not to be confused with the hijab, which leaves the face uncovered, or the niqab, which leaves the eyes exposed. In his Daily Telegraph article Mr Johnson said ....... to go around looking like letter boxes England cricketer, Ben Stokes, 27 was accused of 'trying to provoke two gay men' by a bouncer who claimed he was sworn at in an 'angry and spiteful tone' after he refused him entry to a nightclub. ........ Lewis Hamilton, the four-time Formula One world champion, shared a clip of him litter picking on a beach on the Greek island of Mykonos on Instagram and Twitter. In the clips, a topless Hamilton is seen wearing gloves as he picks up debris.Vince TracyThe heat wave which hit Spain last Wednesday has claimed eight lives, ..Spain’s national weather service Aemet on Monday announced the end of the heat wave and forecast a gradual drop in temperatures. Italy’s interior minister, Matteo Salvini, has accused Spain of “encouraging out-of-control immigration.” SPAIN’S National Police force has arrested seven people suspected of large-scale migrant smuggling. The organised crime gang would smuggle the migrants from French-speaking African countries to Northern Spain, and from there on to France. The investigation into a master’s degree obtained in 2009 by Pablo Casado, the new leader of Spain’s Popular Party (PP), is on its way to the Supreme Court. In a Monday decision, an investigative judge from Madrid sent the case to a higher court because of immunity laws protecting Casado from the lower courts as an elected official, known in Spanish as aforamiento. T A court in Seville has ordered Ángel Boza, one of the members of the notorious “La Manada” gang who were convicted for sexually abusing an 18-year-old at the 2016 Running of the Bulls fiestas in Pamplona, to be sent to prison without bail for robbery with violence ........... In the UK a group of travellers evicted from a leafy Surrey common four days ago have invaded a village just six miles away. Locals living in well-heeled Thames Ditton - where homes are valued at £1million - say that they are at their wits' end after a mob of 200 travellers moved to their recreation ground from nearby Cobham. .......... the group have left loo roll strewn in bushes after defecating on the common. A Sudanese asylum seeker who raped a  student and then tried to rape a mother in the same cemetery has been jailed for 16 years after admitting the crimes saying: 'Guilty. Yes - why not?'. Former foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, used his column to comment on Denmark's introduction of a burka ban. The burka is a full face covering that is associated with a conservative interpretation of Islam.  It is not to be confused with the hijab, which leaves the face uncovered, or the niqab, which leaves the eyes exposed. In his Daily Telegraph article Mr Johnson said ....... to go around looking like letter boxes England cricketer, Ben Stokes, 27 was accused of 'trying to provoke two gay men' by a bouncer who claimed he was sworn at in an 'angry and spiteful tone' after he refused him entry to a nightclub. ........ Lewis Hamilton, the four-time Formula One world champion, shared a clip of him litter picking on a beach on the Greek island of Mykonos on Instagram and Twitter. In the clips, a topless Hamilton is seen wearing gloves as he picks up debris.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 31 Jul 2018 21:56:39 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSPAIN’S national Met Office has issued its first heatwave warning of 2018 and experts are warning tourists that they may struggle to acclimatise to the extreme heat. Temperatures are expected to hit at least 40ºC in some parts of the country. ..... night time ‘lows’ are expected to be 20ºC or above. ........ The regions worst hit by the heat will be Andalucia, Madrid, the Balearic Islands, Extremadura and Castilla La-Mancha. Hundreds of taxi drivers on Tuesday blocked one of Madrid’s main thoroughfares, Paseo de la Castellana, in an ongoing protest against what they view as unfair co mpetition from ride-hailing services like Uber and Cabify. Spain is asking the European Union for help to manage growing migration flowsin the Mediterranean. The Spanish government has requested additional emergency aid from the European Commission, said a spokesperson for this EU institution on Monday. Commission sources suggested there will be a positive response to the request, without providing details of the aid that might be extended. Spain is asking for money from the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, which has set aside €3.1 billion for the 2014-2020 period for assistance to migrants and refugees. The recently-elected leader of Spain’s Popular Party (PP), Pablo Casado, has promised to “defend the borders” against the “millions” of undocumented migrants who want to enter Spain.......“It isn’t possible to give legal papers to everyone, nor is it for Spain to absorb the millions of Africans who come looking for a better future in Europe,” said Casado at a party event in Ávila on Sunday. “And because it’s not possible, we have to say so, even if it is politically incorrect.” In UK Xeneral Webster, 19, admitted manslaughter over the death of Joanne Ran d, who was hit with sulphuric acid as she sat on a bench in Frogmoor, High Wycom be. It is believed to be the first acid killing in the UK. Webster had armed himself wi th the corrosive substance which was knocked from his hand by another man who he was in a dispute with over a bicycle. Stephen Walsh, 37, from Nottingham, was beaten around the head outside the ne w family home ......was involved in a collision after his Lexus car struck a gold coloured estate car at around 10pm on Sunday. .............But Mr Walsh was found dead at 5.55am the following morning. suspect had not yet reported the collision and said: 'We will find you'. A woman who had sex with a 13-year-old schoolboy has avoided prison but was warned by the judge not to invite teenagers to her house for parties any more. Mold Crown Court heard.....had sex with the schoolboy - who was a virgin - on the kitchen floor at her home in Rhyl, North Wales, in 2016....... Heading a ball in a soccer game could cause greater damage to women's brains than to men's, a new study has found..........The team, from the Albert Einstein School of Medicine in New York, says their findings show that sex-specific guidelines may need to be put in place to prevent head injuries from becoming commonplace in the most-played sport in the world.Vince TracySPAIN’S national Met Office has issued its first heatwave warning of 2018 and experts are warning tourists that they may struggle to acclimatise to the extreme heat. Temperatures are expected to hit at least 40ºC in some parts of the country. ..... night time ‘lows’ are expected to be 20ºC or above. ........ The regions worst hit by the heat will be Andalucia, Madrid, the Balearic Islands, Extremadura and Castilla La-Mancha. Hundreds of taxi drivers on Tuesday blocked one of Madrid’s main thoroughfares, Paseo de la Castellana, in an ongoing protest against what they view as unfair co mpetition from ride-hailing services like Uber and Cabify. Spain is asking the European Union for help to manage growing migration flowsin the Mediterranean. The Spanish government has requested additional emergency aid from the European Commission, said a spokesperson for this EU institution on Monday. Commission sources suggested there will be a positive response to the request, without providing details of the aid that might be extended. Spain is asking for money from the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, which has set aside €3.1 billion for the 2014-2020 period for assistance to migrants and refugees. The recently-elected leader of Spain’s Popular Party (PP), Pablo Casado, has promised to “defend the borders” against the “millions” of undocumented migrants who want to enter Spain.......“It isn’t possible to give legal papers to everyone, nor is it for Spain to absorb the millions of Africans who come looking for a better future in Europe,” said Casado at a party event in Ávila on Sunday. “And because it’s not possible, we have to say so, even if it is politically incorrect.” In UK Xeneral Webster, 19, admitted manslaughter over the death of Joanne Ran d, who was hit with sulphuric acid as she sat on a bench in Frogmoor, High Wycom be. It is believed to be the first acid killing in the UK. Webster had armed himself wi th the corrosive substance which was knocked from his hand by another man who he was in a dispute with over a bicycle. Stephen Walsh, 37, from Nottingham, was beaten around the head outside the ne w family home ......was involved in a collision after his Lexus car struck a gold coloured estate car at around 10pm on Sunday. .............But Mr Walsh was found dead at 5.55am the following morning. suspect had not yet reported the collision and said: 'We will find you'. A woman who had sex with a 13-year-old schoolboy has avoided prison but was warned by the judge not to invite teenagers to her house for parties any more. Mold Crown Court heard.....had sex with the schoolboy - who was a virgin - on the kitchen floor at her home in Rhyl, North Wales, in 2016....... Heading a ball in a soccer game could cause greater damage to women's brains than to men's, a new study has found..........The team, from the Albert Einstein School of Medicine in New York, says their findings show that sex-specific guidelines may need to be put in place to prevent head injuries from becoming commonplace in the most-played sport in the world.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 25 Jul 2018 21:20:52 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noOfficials have asked for US drones 'to observe and detect any suspicious activity' as it emerged 15 fires had started at the same time in three different areas near Athens - possibly by criminals intending to ransack homes once they were abandoned by fleeing residents The Tour de France was thrown into chaos on Tuesday after a farmers' strike spilled into the middle of the road....British cyclist Geraint Thomas was caught up in the worst of the protest, as police fired pepper spray at the farmers. The spray drifted and left riders - including yellow jersey holder Thomas - rubbing their eyes. The Socialist Party (PSOE) leader has been facing criticism from political groups in the lower house, including some of those who helped him win the no-confidence vote. The PP accused Sanchez of being indebted to Catalan and Basque separatists, while leftists say he is already going back on promises such as publishing the names of tax evaders. Pablo Casado, 37, became the new president of Spain's Popular Party (PP) at party primaries held on Saturday in Madrid......... ;BUDGET airline Ryanair has apologised to the customers whose flights today have been cancelled by ............... The return of Channel 5's Gangland reveals how children are being recruited by rival gangs in the capital, where 250 gangs are known to be active........... Since the start of the year, more than 80 murder investigations have been launched in the capital. Forces Former archbishop of Canterbury George Carey blamed the church's failures in investigating allegations against paedophile bishop Peter Ball on the breakdown of Prince Charles and Princess Diana's marriage......... More than 1,200 sex offenders have succeeded in getting themselves removed from the register, despite the fact they were placed on it 'indefinitely'. A shocking 632 criminals who had their names taken off the list within the past six years had committed their crimes against a child under the age of 16.They were allowed to do so under a change in the law in 2012 that granted criminals who had an indefinite notification to remain on the register to appeal after 15 years.The staggering numbers were uncovered by an investigation by Good Morning Britain that was revealed on WednesdayVince TracyOfficials have asked for US drones 'to observe and detect any suspicious activity' as it emerged 15 fires had started at the same time in three different areas near Athens - possibly by criminals intending to ransack homes once they were abandoned by fleeing residents The Tour de France was thrown into chaos on Tuesday after a farmers' strike spilled into the middle of the road....British cyclist Geraint Thomas was caught up in the worst of the protest, as police fired pepper spray at the farmers. The spray drifted and left riders - including yellow jersey holder Thomas - rubbing their eyes. The Socialist Party (PSOE) leader has been facing criticism from political groups in the lower house, including some of those who helped him win the no-confidence vote. The PP accused Sanchez of being indebted to Catalan and Basque separatists, while leftists say he is already going back on promises such as publishing the names of tax evaders. Pablo Casado, 37, became the new president of Spain's Popular Party (PP) at party primaries held on Saturday in Madrid......... ;BUDGET airline Ryanair has apologised to the customers whose flights today have been cancelled by ............... The return of Channel 5's Gangland reveals how children are being recruited by rival gangs in the capital, where 250 gangs are known to be active........... Since the start of the year, more than 80 murder investigations have been launched in the capital. Forces Former archbishop of Canterbury George Carey blamed the church's failures in investigating allegations against paedophile bishop Peter Ball on the breakdown of Prince Charles and Princess Diana's marriage......... More than 1,200 sex offenders have succeeded in getting themselves removed from the register, despite the fact they were placed on it 'indefinitely'. A shocking 632 criminals who had their names taken off the list within the past six years had committed their crimes against a child under the age of 16.They were allowed to do so under a change in the law in 2012 that granted criminals who had an indefinite notification to remain on the register to appeal after 15 years.The staggering numbers were uncovered by an investigation by Good Morning Britain that was revealed on Wednesdaynews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 18 Jul 2018 21:19:40 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA BRITISH holidaymaker has survived after plummeting seven floors from a balcony at a Mallorca hotel and landing on a car bonnet following a row with his partner........... A five-foot tsunami has hit tourist beaches in parts of Majorca and Menorca. A wave measuring almost five feet hit Ciutadella on the west coast of Menorca in the early hours of Monday morning. ...... Meteotsunami have been recorded reaching heights of 6ft (1.8m) or more. Undocumented migrants will have access to public healthcare the moment they set foot in Spain, according to a draft government decree. .........Regional governments will decide what documents are necessary to access the system in their territory A VACCINE to protect against all five strains of the deadly Ebola virus is being worked on by Spanish researchers, and it would be the first of its kind. A prototype Ebola vaccine has been developed by phamaceutical company Merck, but it is only effective against the “Zaire” strain. SPAIN’S new traffic chief has revealed that drivers using a mobile phone while at the wheel are set to face heavier fines. . LOW-COST airline easyJet has launched its 1000th route and new flights between the UK, Spain and Gibraltar are now on sale.Sixteen brand new routes have been added to the Winter 2018 flying schedule as the airline expands its network. The new routes include: Belfast to Fuerteventura with prices from £26.70* London Luton to Gibraltar (from £15.72*) Manchester to Lanzarote (from £28.72*) Manchester to Barcelona (from £36.70*) A drunken mother - who had been tranquilized before she got on a plane - rummaged through lockers in a desperate search for alcohol before launching a mid-air attack on her husband. .......... Sentencing her to eight weeks in jail, suspended for two years, chair of the bench ...... Simmonite was also handed a rehabilitation order. Donald Trump sent the Special Relationship into meltdown today after lobbing a series of extraordinary verbal hand grenades at Theresa May on his visit to the UK. The US president tore up diplomatic niceties to deliver a series of crushing blows to the PM, warning that her soft Brexit plan would 'kill' a trade deal with the US - and heaping praise on Boris Johnson, who quit in protest earlier this week. The president also renewed his war of words with Sadiq Khan, saying the London mayor has 'done a very bad job on terrorism'. He said he thought that allowing 'millions and millions' of people into Europe was 'very sad' and pointed to crime being 'brought in' to London....... Dr David Mackereth’s 26-year medical career hasn’t been jeopardised by endless, gruelling, night shifts. Nor have the life and death decisions he has made on NHS emergency wards for decades put him off his profession. It was, in the end, his response to an instruction in a nondescript training room that has left his future hanging in the balance. ‘ Labour frontbencher Emily Thornberry faced accusations of hypocrisy last night after it emerged that her husband had made more than £500,000 profit buying a former housing association property for her brother to live in. ....... The property is now worth more than £1 million and is occupied by Ms Thornberry's brother Ben.Vince TracyA BRITISH holidaymaker has survived after plummeting seven floors from a balcony at a Mallorca hotel and landing on a car bonnet following a row with his partner........... A five-foot tsunami has hit tourist beaches in parts of Majorca and Menorca. A wave measuring almost five feet hit Ciutadella on the west coast of Menorca in the early hours of Monday morning. ...... Meteotsunami have been recorded reaching heights of 6ft (1.8m) or more. Undocumented migrants will have access to public healthcare the moment they set foot in Spain, according to a draft government decree. .........Regional governments will decide what documents are necessary to access the system in their territory A VACCINE to protect against all five strains of the deadly Ebola virus is being worked on by Spanish researchers, and it would be the first of its kind. A prototype Ebola vaccine has been developed by phamaceutical company Merck, but it is only effective against the “Zaire” strain. SPAIN’S new traffic chief has revealed that drivers using a mobile phone while at the wheel are set to face heavier fines. . LOW-COST airline easyJet has launched its 1000th route and new flights between the UK, Spain and Gibraltar are now on sale.Sixteen brand new routes have been added to the Winter 2018 flying schedule as the airline expands its network. The new routes include: Belfast to Fuerteventura with prices from £26.70* London Luton to Gibraltar (from £15.72*) Manchester to Lanzarote (from £28.72*) Manchester to Barcelona (from £36.70*) A drunken mother - who had been tranquilized before she got on a plane - rummaged through lockers in a desperate search for alcohol before launching a mid-air attack on her husband. .......... Sentencing her to eight weeks in jail, suspended for two years, chair of the bench ...... Simmonite was also handed a rehabilitation order. Donald Trump sent the Special Relationship into meltdown today after lobbing a series of extraordinary verbal hand grenades at Theresa May on his visit to the UK. The US president tore up diplomatic niceties to deliver a series of crushing blows to the PM, warning that her soft Brexit plan would 'kill' a trade deal with the US - and heaping praise on Boris Johnson, who quit in protest earlier this week. The president also renewed his war of words with Sadiq Khan, saying the London mayor has 'done a very bad job on terrorism'. He said he thought that allowing 'millions and millions' of people into Europe was 'very sad' and pointed to crime being 'brought in' to London....... Dr David Mackereth’s 26-year medical career hasn’t been jeopardised by endless, gruelling, night shifts. Nor have the life and death decisions he has made on NHS emergency wards for decades put him off his profession. It was, in the end, his response to an instruction in a nondescript training room that has left his future hanging in the balance. ‘ Labour frontbencher Emily Thornberry faced accusations of hypocrisy last night after it emerged that her husband had made more than £500,000 profit buying a former housing association property for her brother to live in. ....... The property is now worth more than £1 million and is occupied by Ms Thornberry's brother Ben.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 4 Jul 2018 19:33:09 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn the World Cup Spain go home losing on penalties to Russia and England go through beating Colombia on penalties. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday told NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that a country’s contribution to global security cannot be measured simply by a spending percentage, ........... A FOUR-YEAR-OLD boy has drowned in a hotel swimming pool in Ibiza. The Dutch national was on holiday with his family in Sant Antoni when he fell in to the pool at around 2.30pm on Sunday July 1. SOME €23.7 billion has ‘not been spent wisely’ on Spain’s high-speed rail network, the European Court Auditors has ruled. Since 2000, the EU has been funding various high-speed railways across the bloc. This year’s list of the world’s 100 top restaurants was unveiled last Tuesday in the northern Spanish city of Bilbao, and 13 Spanish establishments made it into the list, a number surpassed only by the United States with 14. María Gómez, a reporter for the Spanish TV network Mediaset, has called out the sexual harassment against female journalists reporting from the Russia World Cup. ......... Show respect,” was Brazilian reporter Julia Guimarães’s response to a man who kissed her on the cheek without warning while she was talking to the camera. A SPANISH pensioner has been arrested for animal abuse after allegedly poisoning half a dozen chickens in Marbella. The 77-year-old is accused of using rat poison – to kill the birds which reportedly kept interrupting his sleep. Britain is facing a water shortage as 'high demand' saw taps run dry in thousands of homes and emergency bottles handed out, as wildfires continue to burn across the country during the heatwave. ........... Moorland fires around Bolton and Saddleworth in Greater Manchester continue to burn today, with more than 100 firefighters at each incident and no sign of the rainfall needed to put the blazes out. Jeremy Corbyn's Labour is breeding 'softcore' Holocaust denial, a leading academic has warned. Deborah Lipstadt, who rose to prominence in a legal battle with historian David Irving in 2000 after accusing him of Holocast denial, said anti-Semitism was 'embedded' in Labour. Police are searching a house in Chester after arresting a female healthcare worker on suspicion of murdering eight babies and attempting to murder six others at a hospital in the city. Penny Mordaunt has vowed to press ahead with plans to make changing gender easier despite a poll suggesting a majority of the public is opposed. The equalities minister said the current process, which requires consent from a doctor, was 'overly bureaucratic'. Journalist Jan Leeming has blasted the corporation for ‘disregarding the taste’ of licence fee payers by showing ‘voyeuristic’ programmes and too much sport. .......... Miss Leeming claimed the public are not ‘addicted to sport’ and would prefer licence fee money to go towards high-end dramas such as Poldark The regional divide in England's childhood obesity crisis has been revealed for the first time in an interactive map which shows the link between being overweight and living in poverty. Boroughs of London where the wealthiest and the poorest sit side by side has featured in the top five worst places in the country for childhood obesity levels. ..........Vince TracyIn the World Cup Spain go home losing on penalties to Russia and England go through beating Colombia on penalties. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday told NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that a country’s contribution to global security cannot be measured simply by a spending percentage, ........... A FOUR-YEAR-OLD boy has drowned in a hotel swimming pool in Ibiza. The Dutch national was on holiday with his family in Sant Antoni when he fell in to the pool at around 2.30pm on Sunday July 1. SOME €23.7 billion has ‘not been spent wisely’ on Spain’s high-speed rail network, the European Court Auditors has ruled. Since 2000, the EU has been funding various high-speed railways across the bloc. This year’s list of the world’s 100 top restaurants was unveiled last Tuesday in the northern Spanish city of Bilbao, and 13 Spanish establishments made it into the list, a number surpassed only by the United States with 14. María Gómez, a reporter for the Spanish TV network Mediaset, has called out the sexual harassment against female journalists reporting from the Russia World Cup. ......... Show respect,” was Brazilian reporter Julia Guimarães’s response to a man who kissed her on the cheek without warning while she was talking to the camera. A SPANISH pensioner has been arrested for animal abuse after allegedly poisoning half a dozen chickens in Marbella. The 77-year-old is accused of using rat poison – to kill the birds which reportedly kept interrupting his sleep. Britain is facing a water shortage as 'high demand' saw taps run dry in thousands of homes and emergency bottles handed out, as wildfires continue to burn across the country during the heatwave. ........... Moorland fires around Bolton and Saddleworth in Greater Manchester continue to burn today, with more than 100 firefighters at each incident and no sign of the rainfall needed to put the blazes out. Jeremy Corbyn's Labour is breeding 'softcore' Holocaust denial, a leading academic has warned. Deborah Lipstadt, who rose to prominence in a legal battle with historian David Irving in 2000 after accusing him of Holocast denial, said anti-Semitism was 'embedded' in Labour. Police are searching a house in Chester after arresting a female healthcare worker on suspicion of murdering eight babies and attempting to murder six others at a hospital in the city. Penny Mordaunt has vowed to press ahead with plans to make changing gender easier despite a poll suggesting a majority of the public is opposed. The equalities minister said the current process, which requires consent from a doctor, was 'overly bureaucratic'. Journalist Jan Leeming has blasted the corporation for ‘disregarding the taste’ of licence fee payers by showing ‘voyeuristic’ programmes and too much sport. .......... Miss Leeming claimed the public are not ‘addicted to sport’ and would prefer licence fee money to go towards high-end dramas such as Poldark The regional divide in England's childhood obesity crisis has been revealed for the first time in an interactive map which shows the link between being overweight and living in poverty. Boroughs of London where the wealthiest and the poorest sit side by side has featured in the top five worst places in the country for childhood obesity levels. ..........news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 27 Jun 2018 17:03:06 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThree weeks after becoming Spanish prime minister in a successful no- confidence motion that brought down the conservative government of Mariano Rajoy, Pedro Sánchez knows what he wants to do – but also what he doesn’t want to do. ............. SPAIN’S government is planning to reform a law that gives police the power to hand out sanctions which have been used to ban demonstrations outside parliament among other measures. ............ AN 85-YEAR-OLD doctor is to become the first person to stand trial in Spain’s decades-old ‘stolen babies’ scandal. Gynaecologist Dr Eduardo Vela will appear in a Madrid court................ LAWMAKERS in Spain’s Parliament are due to discuss proposals from the left- leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) tomorrow (Tuesday) that would see assisted dying legalised. ........... Spain´s Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, made an announcement this week. ............... Joseba Asirón, mayor of Pamplona since 2015, is a member of the Basque radical nationalist party EH Bildu. ................ RYANAIR is set to face one of its largest cabin crew strikes to date with some 5,000 workers threatening to down the tools this summer across Europe. ............Belgium, Portugal, Germany and Holland are all expected to join the strikes ........ THE driver of the car that’s front screen was smashed by an England fan during the 6-1 Panama win has said that bystanders have helped him pay for the repairs........... UK Firefighters have evacuated homes which are directly in the path of a wildfire blazing out of control across Saddleworth Moor in Greater Manchester. The blaze was reported on Sunday night and firefighters initially thought they had successfully battled the blaze. Last night, the fire continued to illuminate the sky as firefighters continued to battle with the flames.......... Business Secretary Greg Clark was accused of ‘communicating a sense of panic’ last night as he urged big business to keep speaking out against plans for a clean break with the EU. ......... ‘This is ridiculous. You don’t take your lead from businesses, you set the policy and then inform the debate. ’ A mugger who robbed an 83-year-old grandmother received instant justice when a cage fighter who witnessed the attack tackled him to the ground. .......... ‘A report predicts that based on current trends, Spanish will overtake French as England’s most widely taught modern language at A-level by 2020 and at GCSE by 2025.’ ........ John McEnroe, the American tennis champion – who is among the BBC’s highest-paid talent, earning between £150,000 and £199,999 a year –said he thought male and female broadcasters should be rewarded on the basis of merit, not gender. ........Vince TracyThree weeks after becoming Spanish prime minister in a successful no- confidence motion that brought down the conservative government of Mariano Rajoy, Pedro Sánchez knows what he wants to do – but also what he doesn’t want to do. ............. SPAIN’S government is planning to reform a law that gives police the power to hand out sanctions which have been used to ban demonstrations outside parliament among other measures. ............ AN 85-YEAR-OLD doctor is to become the first person to stand trial in Spain’s decades-old ‘stolen babies’ scandal. Gynaecologist Dr Eduardo Vela will appear in a Madrid court................ LAWMAKERS in Spain’s Parliament are due to discuss proposals from the left- leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) tomorrow (Tuesday) that would see assisted dying legalised. ........... Spain´s Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, made an announcement this week. ............... Joseba Asirón, mayor of Pamplona since 2015, is a member of the Basque radical nationalist party EH Bildu. ................ RYANAIR is set to face one of its largest cabin crew strikes to date with some 5,000 workers threatening to down the tools this summer across Europe. ............Belgium, Portugal, Germany and Holland are all expected to join the strikes ........ THE driver of the car that’s front screen was smashed by an England fan during the 6-1 Panama win has said that bystanders have helped him pay for the repairs........... UK Firefighters have evacuated homes which are directly in the path of a wildfire blazing out of control across Saddleworth Moor in Greater Manchester. The blaze was reported on Sunday night and firefighters initially thought they had successfully battled the blaze. Last night, the fire continued to illuminate the sky as firefighters continued to battle with the flames.......... Business Secretary Greg Clark was accused of ‘communicating a sense of panic’ last night as he urged big business to keep speaking out against plans for a clean break with the EU. ......... ‘This is ridiculous. You don’t take your lead from businesses, you set the policy and then inform the debate. ’ A mugger who robbed an 83-year-old grandmother received instant justice when a cage fighter who witnessed the attack tackled him to the ground. .......... ‘A report predicts that based on current trends, Spanish will overtake French as England’s most widely taught modern language at A-level by 2020 and at GCSE by 2025.’ ........ John McEnroe, the American tennis champion – who is among the BBC’s highest-paid talent, earning between £150,000 and £199,999 a year –said he thought male and female broadcasters should be rewarded on the basis of merit, not gender. ........news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 20 Jun 2018 18:45:28 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAngela Merkel has been given just two weeks to find a Europe-wide agreement over the migrant crisis after receiving an ultimatum from her coalition partners...... Ships carrying a total of 630 African migrants have arrived in Spains port of Valencia after being refused by Italy and Malta............Spains new Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has promised free healthcare and says it will investigate each asylum case......... THE Spanish government has unveiled plans to make more than 500km of toll roads free to use across the country............ Inaki Urdangarin, the Spanish kings brother-in-law has been jailed after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal......... A LUXURY Benidorm apartment block plans to ban holiday rentals in its building.............THE Guardia Civil has warned tourists heading to Magaluf of a 20-strong teen gang that is robbing drunk holidaymakers and attacking towards those who resist. The sun shined down on the Queen in the UK as she left St George's Chapel, in Windsor Castle, to cheers from crowds after attending the annual Order of the Garter Service........ The PM pointed to the care given to terrorism victims and her own experience of coping with diabetes as she vowed to turn on the spending taps over the next five years to improve NHS services A taxi driver from Hampstead Heath, north London, was flying from Luton Airport to Skopje, Macedonia, on Sunday morning when he ordered a 4.50 euro 'turkey ham' roll and a bottle of water A foreign thief who was deported from the UK for shoplifting waltzed back past border guards and resumed his life of crime, a court has heardVince TracyAngela Merkel has been given just two weeks to find a Europe-wide agreement over the migrant crisis after receiving an ultimatum from her coalition partners...... Ships carrying a total of 630 African migrants have arrived in Spains port of Valencia after being refused by Italy and Malta............Spains new Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has promised free healthcare and says it will investigate each asylum case......... THE Spanish government has unveiled plans to make more than 500km of toll roads free to use across the country............ Inaki Urdangarin, the Spanish kings brother-in-law has been jailed after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal......... A LUXURY Benidorm apartment block plans to ban holiday rentals in its building.............THE Guardia Civil has warned tourists heading to Magaluf of a 20-strong teen gang that is robbing drunk holidaymakers and attacking towards those who resist. The sun shined down on the Queen in the UK as she left St George's Chapel, in Windsor Castle, to cheers from crowds after attending the annual Order of the Garter Service........ The PM pointed to the care given to terrorism victims and her own experience of coping with diabetes as she vowed to turn on the spending taps over the next five years to improve NHS services A taxi driver from Hampstead Heath, north London, was flying from Luton Airport to Skopje, Macedonia, on Sunday morning when he ordered a 4.50 euro 'turkey ham' roll and a bottle of water A foreign thief who was deported from the UK for shoplifting waltzed back past border guards and resumed his life of crime, a court has heardnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 13 Jun 2018 13:11:46 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA TOTAL of 13 soldiers were left wounded following a joint military exercise between Spanish and American forces in Aragon.....A further six Spanish soldiers and six American soldiers were left with slight injuries following the accident which is believed to have resulted from heavy winds during a jump. New Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui is on the brink of being sacked as Spain boss, just one day before the commencement of the World Cup. THE Spanish government is to allow the migrant ship Aquarius to dock in Valencia after both Italy and Malta refused its entry.... THE number of cars failing the Spanish MOT (ITV) are likely to increase following the introduction of new tests for vehicles this year. ..... DISRUPTIVE passenger on a Jet2 flight to Spain has been handed a lifetime ban after forcing the plane to divert to France. A BRITISH passenger on an easyJet flight to Spain has slammed the airline after his luggage arrived on the conveyor belt ripped to shreds. In the UK Young people's IQ scores have started to deteriorate after climbing steadily since Wold War Two, .Primary schools are warning parents their childrens education is being damaged by the violent video game Fortnite... Fortnite turns normally placid children into belligerent thugs obsessed with guns and killing. A PE teacher who had a sexual relationship with a young school apprentice has been banned from the profession for life.........and to exaggerating his qualifications in order to get the job -Vince TracyA TOTAL of 13 soldiers were left wounded following a joint military exercise between Spanish and American forces in Aragon.....A further six Spanish soldiers and six American soldiers were left with slight injuries following the accident which is believed to have resulted from heavy winds during a jump. New Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui is on the brink of being sacked as Spain boss, just one day before the commencement of the World Cup. THE Spanish government is to allow the migrant ship Aquarius to dock in Valencia after both Italy and Malta refused its entry.... THE number of cars failing the Spanish MOT (ITV) are likely to increase following the introduction of new tests for vehicles this year. ..... DISRUPTIVE passenger on a Jet2 flight to Spain has been handed a lifetime ban after forcing the plane to divert to France. A BRITISH passenger on an easyJet flight to Spain has slammed the airline after his luggage arrived on the conveyor belt ripped to shreds. In the UK Young people's IQ scores have started to deteriorate after climbing steadily since Wold War Two, .Primary schools are warning parents their childrens education is being damaged by the violent video game Fortnite... Fortnite turns normally placid children into belligerent thugs obsessed with guns and killing. A PE teacher who had a sexual relationship with a young school apprentice has been banned from the profession for life.........and to exaggerating his qualifications in order to get the job -news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 6 Jun 2018 13:23:53 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noMORE than 1,020 litres of water fell in just a few hours in Valencia causing floods across the region. According to reports three people had to be rescued by firefighters after getting trapped in their car in Alginet. .........According to state weather agency Aemet the last time it rained so heavily in June was in 2002. The former head of the Spanish government is stepping down as the leader of the conservative Partido Popular (PP). ........departure ends a political career that has spanned more than 30 years. . RYANAIR has announced that passengers flying to tourist hotspot Ibiza this summer will be unable to bring alcohol bought in duty free shops onto the plane with them. .A 34year old male... and six accomplices were found guilty of intent to supply cocaine and heroin across the UK in the wake of a six week trial at Teesside Crown Court. He was apprehended setting up deals in ibiza. Local bar owners and ex-pats working in the popular resort Magaluff say crime is turning holidaymakers off the island with tourist numbers down more than seven per cent on last year. They say women (pictured right as holidaymakers walk past) are trafficked from Nigeria and Senegal by gang masters to lure drunk men to secluded areas with the promise of sex only to mug them. The gang masters who traffic the girls also work as pickpockets, they say Until a few days ago, Penka was known to almost nobody except her owner, a Bulgarian farmer called Ivan Haralampiev. Then she went missing......She then tried to re-enter the EU.Grenflell....still nothing totally showing how this tragedy happened and not allocating the blame.... Grenfell Tower's cladding did not comply with building regulations, was badly installed and created routes for a fire to spread, a damning report into the blaze has concluded...... an expert commissioned by the Grenfell Tower inquiry, delivered a damning assessment of the refurbishment which finished a year before the fire. Moped robbers are now plaguing the streets of London. They threatened Michael McIntyre and his young son with a knife after smashing his Range Rover window with a hammer................, another feminist JENNI MURRAY says, 'I was brutally raped as a teen - no, it was not the worst thing in my life but rapists MUST be jailed....; Elsewhere he UK Rail fiasco continues with.......cancellations and delays.....overcrowding and overcharging........Northern Rail introducing new timetables.......suspended service to the Lake District....... .Being English-BBC report 4th June......Being silly v Straight talking in Yorkshire.....Newcastle .....the role of hardship...Sunderland compared.......Morris Dancing......Scaring evil spirits away during harvesting in Somerset.. ...Britains Got Talent final with political correctness in mind and my prediction that the show used this result as a prelude to it moving to the BBC.Vince TracyMORE than 1,020 litres of water fell in just a few hours in Valencia causing floods across the region. According to reports three people had to be rescued by firefighters after getting trapped in their car in Alginet. .........According to state weather agency Aemet the last time it rained so heavily in June was in 2002. The former head of the Spanish government is stepping down as the leader of the conservative Partido Popular (PP). ........departure ends a political career that has spanned more than 30 years. . RYANAIR has announced that passengers flying to tourist hotspot Ibiza this summer will be unable to bring alcohol bought in duty free shops onto the plane with them. .A 34year old male... and six accomplices were found guilty of intent to supply cocaine and heroin across the UK in the wake of a six week trial at Teesside Crown Court. He was apprehended setting up deals in ibiza. Local bar owners and ex-pats working in the popular resort Magaluff say crime is turning holidaymakers off the island with tourist numbers down more than seven per cent on last year. They say women (pictured right as holidaymakers walk past) are trafficked from Nigeria and Senegal by gang masters to lure drunk men to secluded areas with the promise of sex only to mug them. The gang masters who traffic the girls also work as pickpockets, they say Until a few days ago, Penka was known to almost nobody except her owner, a Bulgarian farmer called Ivan Haralampiev. Then she went missing......She then tried to re-enter the EU.Grenflell....still nothing totally showing how this tragedy happened and not allocating the blame.... Grenfell Tower's cladding did not comply with building regulations, was badly installed and created routes for a fire to spread, a damning report into the blaze has concluded...... an expert commissioned by the Grenfell Tower inquiry, delivered a damning assessment of the refurbishment which finished a year before the fire. Moped robbers are now plaguing the streets of London. They threatened Michael McIntyre and his young son with a knife after smashing his Range Rover window with a hammer................, another feminist JENNI MURRAY says, 'I was brutally raped as a teen - no, it was not the worst thing in my life but rapists MUST be jailed....; Elsewhere he UK Rail fiasco continues with.......cancellations and delays.....overcrowding and overcharging........Northern Rail introducing new timetables.......suspended service to the Lake District....... .Being English-BBC report 4th June......Being silly v Straight talking in Yorkshire.....Newcastle .....the role of hardship...Sunderland compared.......Morris Dancing......Scaring evil spirits away during harvesting in Somerset.. ...Britains Got Talent final with political correctness in mind and my prediction that the show used this result as a prelude to it moving to the BBC.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 22 May 2018 10:53:27 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe EU is in big trouble with eurosceptics set to form the Italian government tonight. They have pledged to deport 500,000 illegal immigrants, ignore EU austerity rules, go on a big spending programme & setup the possibility of quitting the Euro. It is a rejection of the EU & everything it stands for. BREXIT is already damaging Spanish exports after trade with the United Kingdom fell for the first time in five years in 2017. Sales of Spanish products to Britain fell six per cent last year. While trade with the European Union grew eight per cent in the same period, according to the latest Bank of Spain report. A total of seven per cent of all of Spanish exporting firms trade with the UK, the secretary of commerce A quarter of the 11,695 Spanish trading companies only do business with the British Isles. These entities are the “most vulnerable” to Brexit, the Bank of Spain said. The Spanish government continues to exert direct control over Catalan affairs even though a new regional leader has emerged.The newly inaugurated Quim Torra, a hard-line separatist who views himself as a stand-in for ousted ex-premier Carles Puigdemont, has drafted a list of cabinet members that includes four former officials of the breakaway government. Two of these individuals are fugitives from justice, and two more are in custody awaiting trial over rebellion and misuse of public funds. ....... The leader of the left-wing anti-austerity party Podemos, Pablo Iglesias, has called a referendum on whether he and his partner, Podemos spokesperson Irene Montero, should remain in their roles, after the couple received fierce criticism for buying a €600,000-country house in Galapagar, a town northwest of Madrid. Ryanair is making almost £5million a day from customers paying extra fees in addition to standard airfares, it revealed today. he Dublin-based airline revealed that it racked up an astonishing £1.75billion in 'ancillary revenues' last year, as it cashed in on everything from baggage charges, to priority boarding, reserved seats and car hire. The airline credited some of the growth to the success of its dedicated technology team Ryanair Labs, which has worked on its website and app to increase customers' take-up of extra services.  ...........Ryanair saw full-year revenues and profits rise, despite cancelling over 20,000 flights last year after mismanaging pilots' annual leave. UK Ministers were today accused of risking national security by 'turning a blind eye' to the Russian 'dirty money' flowing through the City of London. MPs on the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee said despite the outcry over the Salisbury nerve agent attack, President Vladimir Putin and his allies were continuing to use the City as a base for their 'corrupt assets'. In damning conclusions, the MPs said the government needed to show 'stronger political leadership', with further sanctions against 'Kremlin-connected individuals' and action to close loopholes in the existing regime. ....... Vulnerable women are being sexually exploited on an industrial scale in so-called 'pop-up brothels' run by trafficking gangs, a new report warns today. The brothels, often set up in residential properties using short-term leases, allow gangs to keep ahead of police and retain control over the women, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Prostitution and the Global Sex Trade said. It called for Britain to follow the lead of other European nations by criminalising people who pay for sex, but decriminalising the selling of sex, in an attempt to cut demand.   Ireland foot baller Darron Gibson has avoided a spell behind bars after crashing his Mercedes into other cars while drunk on his way to a training session. The former Sunderland midfielder, 30, was three times over the drink-drive limit when he ploughed his 4x4 into a taxi then several other cars last month. It is the second time he has admitted drink driving in three years. In 2015 he drove into three cyclists repairing a wheel on the pavement before fleeing the scene. He had been swigging from a litre bottle of vodka and taken strong sleeping pills the night before, the court heard. A roadside test recorded him having 105mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath - reduced at the police station to 95mg. The legal limit is 35mg.He was handed a two-year community order and banned from driving for 40 months at South Tyneside Magistrates Court. Vince TracyThe EU is in big trouble with eurosceptics set to form the Italian government tonight. They have pledged to deport 500,000 illegal immigrants, ignore EU austerity rules, go on a big spending programme & setup the possibility of quitting the Euro. It is a rejection of the EU & everything it stands for. BREXIT is already damaging Spanish exports after trade with the United Kingdom fell for the first time in five years in 2017. Sales of Spanish products to Britain fell six per cent last year. While trade with the European Union grew eight per cent in the same period, according to the latest Bank of Spain report. A total of seven per cent of all of Spanish exporting firms trade with the UK, the secretary of commerce A quarter of the 11,695 Spanish trading companies only do business with the British Isles. These entities are the “most vulnerable” to Brexit, the Bank of Spain said. The Spanish government continues to exert direct control over Catalan affairs even though a new regional leader has emerged.The newly inaugurated Quim Torra, a hard-line separatist who views himself as a stand-in for ousted ex-premier Carles Puigdemont, has drafted a list of cabinet members that includes four former officials of the breakaway government. Two of these individuals are fugitives from justice, and two more are in custody awaiting trial over rebellion and misuse of public funds. ....... The leader of the left-wing anti-austerity party Podemos, Pablo Iglesias, has called a referendum on whether he and his partner, Podemos spokesperson Irene Montero, should remain in their roles, after the couple received fierce criticism for buying a €600,000-country house in Galapagar, a town northwest of Madrid. Ryanair is making almost £5million a day from customers paying extra fees in addition to standard airfares, it revealed today. he Dublin-based airline revealed that it racked up an astonishing £1.75billion in 'ancillary revenues' last year, as it cashed in on everything from baggage charges, to priority boarding, reserved seats and car hire. The airline credited some of the growth to the success of its dedicated technology team Ryanair Labs, which has worked on its website and app to increase customers' take-up of extra services.  ...........Ryanair saw full-year revenues and profits rise, despite cancelling over 20,000 flights last year after mismanaging pilots' annual leave. UK Ministers were today accused of risking national security by 'turning a blind eye' to the Russian 'dirty money' flowing through the City of London. MPs on the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee said despite the outcry over the Salisbury nerve agent attack, President Vladimir Putin and his allies were continuing to use the City as a base for their 'corrupt assets'. In damning conclusions, the MPs said the government needed to show 'stronger political leadership', with further sanctions against 'Kremlin-connected individuals' and action to close loopholes in the existing regime. ....... Vulnerable women are being sexually exploited on an industrial scale in so-called 'pop-up brothels' run by trafficking gangs, a new report warns today. The brothels, often set up in residential properties using short-term leases, allow gangs to keep ahead of police and retain control over the women, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Prostitution and the Global Sex Trade said. It called for Britain to follow the lead of other European nations by criminalising people who pay for sex, but decriminalising the selling of sex, in an attempt to cut demand.   Ireland foot baller Darron Gibson has avoided a spell behind bars after crashing his Mercedes into other cars while drunk on his way to a training session. The former Sunderland midfielder, 30, was three times over the drink-drive limit when he ploughed his 4x4 into a taxi then several other cars last month. It is the second time he has admitted drink driving in three years. In 2015 he drove into three cyclists repairing a wheel on the pavement before fleeing the scene. He had been swigging from a litre bottle of vodka and taken strong sleeping pills the night before, the court heard. A roadside test recorded him having 105mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath - reduced at the police station to 95mg. The legal limit is 35mg.He was handed a two-year community order and banned from driving for 40 months at South Tyneside Magistrates Court. news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 16 May 2018 21:32:47 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain has shattered its own record for weapons exports. According to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, the country sold military equipment worth €4.3 billion last year. The rise is part of a global increase in weapons transfers that began in the early 2000s, According to this analysis, Spain was the seventh-largest exporter of weapons last year. Outside the European Union, which is 72.6% of Spain’s weapons exports, the country’s biggest client was Saudi Arabia with €270.2 million in sales. More than in the UK two parties that have taken turns governing Spain since 1982 are experiencing changing voter intentions. These polls show that for the first time, the Popular Party (PP) and the Socialist Party (PSOE) have been overtaken by Ciudadanos and Podemos. Catalonia has a new premier after nearly five months of political deadlock. Quim Torra, who was handpicked by Carles Puigdemont as his successor, was voted in at the second session of the investiture debate after failing to secure an absolute majority on Saturday. A BRITISH man on the run for armed robbery has been held on the Costa del Sol. He is known to have at least 75 false identities The unnamed suspect was detained in Marbella on a European Arrest Warrant after being stopped by a Spanish National Police patrol just after 2am...... ...... He reportedly offered €500 to the officers if they let him go, resulting in an additional bribery rap. A MAN has been shot dead outside a church in Marbella, after attending the communion of one of his children. David Avila Ramos was outside the Virgen del Rocio church in San Pedro de Alcantara at around 1.50pm when several shots were fired at him in his car from a drive-by motorcyclist...... THE Valencian government has announced plans to only allow holiday rentals in ground floor and first floor properties- This could well affect visitors looking for penthouses with stunning panoramic views of the city. Last week that it was announced that Palma in Mallorca is to ban all holiday rental apartments in the city and Venice has created locals-only zones, So Valencia is the next Spanish city to impose restrictions on holiday lets. ....... This is a move that appears to appease the growing anti-tourism unrest among residents in tourist destinations such as Venice, Barcelona, Palma and now Valencia. The proposed plan aims to promote harmony and reduce the impact on the daily lives of residents in apartment blocks............. The city of Valencia is the third most visited city in Spain......... The stunning harbour hosted the America’s Cup in 2009 and its cultural attractions such as the Science and Arts City with its phenomenal infrastructure celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.With more than 60 number of flights weekly to Valencia airport from London, The UK seems hypnotised by the impending Royal Wedding and the non attendance of the bride's father.. Specialist teams spent the night constructing anti-vehicle barriers before tens of thousands of spectators flock to the Berkshire town. Workers installed the huge metal and concrete barricades which protect against possible terrorist vehicle attacks. Police have already been rifling through bins, searching drains and manhole covers with sniffer dogs in the run up to Saturday's event ..... A prison pharmacist who bombarded an inmate with X-rated texts praising his ‘huge manhood’ has been struck off........The convict, referred to only as patient A, received 105 sexts from Harrison in just nine days, the disciplinary hearing was told. A group of around 50 residents leapt into action after a break-in on their street in Walsall, West Midlands on Saturday afternoon. Locals sealed off the ends of the streets before a suspect was arrested in scenes one bystander compared to TV action show The A-Team. One resident, who witnessed the whole arrest, said: I was amazed how the local community were so quick to help each other, it's not something you see a lot these days.'Vince TracySpain has shattered its own record for weapons exports. According to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, the country sold military equipment worth €4.3 billion last year. The rise is part of a global increase in weapons transfers that began in the early 2000s, According to this analysis, Spain was the seventh-largest exporter of weapons last year. Outside the European Union, which is 72.6% of Spain’s weapons exports, the country’s biggest client was Saudi Arabia with €270.2 million in sales. More than in the UK two parties that have taken turns governing Spain since 1982 are experiencing changing voter intentions. These polls show that for the first time, the Popular Party (PP) and the Socialist Party (PSOE) have been overtaken by Ciudadanos and Podemos. Catalonia has a new premier after nearly five months of political deadlock. Quim Torra, who was handpicked by Carles Puigdemont as his successor, was voted in at the second session of the investiture debate after failing to secure an absolute majority on Saturday. A BRITISH man on the run for armed robbery has been held on the Costa del Sol. He is known to have at least 75 false identities The unnamed suspect was detained in Marbella on a European Arrest Warrant after being stopped by a Spanish National Police patrol just after 2am...... ...... He reportedly offered €500 to the officers if they let him go, resulting in an additional bribery rap. A MAN has been shot dead outside a church in Marbella, after attending the communion of one of his children. David Avila Ramos was outside the Virgen del Rocio church in San Pedro de Alcantara at around 1.50pm when several shots were fired at him in his car from a drive-by motorcyclist...... THE Valencian government has announced plans to only allow holiday rentals in ground floor and first floor properties- This could well affect visitors looking for penthouses with stunning panoramic views of the city. Last week that it was announced that Palma in Mallorca is to ban all holiday rental apartments in the city and Venice has created locals-only zones, So Valencia is the next Spanish city to impose restrictions on holiday lets. ....... This is a move that appears to appease the growing anti-tourism unrest among residents in tourist destinations such as Venice, Barcelona, Palma and now Valencia. The proposed plan aims to promote harmony and reduce the impact on the daily lives of residents in apartment blocks............. The city of Valencia is the third most visited city in Spain......... The stunning harbour hosted the America’s Cup in 2009 and its cultural attractions such as the Science and Arts City with its phenomenal infrastructure celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.With more than 60 number of flights weekly to Valencia airport from London, The UK seems hypnotised by the impending Royal Wedding and the non attendance of the bride's father.. Specialist teams spent the night constructing anti-vehicle barriers before tens of thousands of spectators flock to the Berkshire town. Workers installed the huge metal and concrete barricades which protect against possible terrorist vehicle attacks. Police have already been rifling through bins, searching drains and manhole covers with sniffer dogs in the run up to Saturday's event ..... A prison pharmacist who bombarded an inmate with X-rated texts praising his ‘huge manhood’ has been struck off........The convict, referred to only as patient A, received 105 sexts from Harrison in just nine days, the disciplinary hearing was told. A group of around 50 residents leapt into action after a break-in on their street in Walsall, West Midlands on Saturday afternoon. Locals sealed off the ends of the streets before a suspect was arrested in scenes one bystander compared to TV action show The A-Team. One resident, who witnessed the whole arrest, said: I was amazed how the local community were so quick to help each other, it's not something you see a lot these days.'news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Mon, 7 May 2018 22:16:28 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noULTRA-LOW-COST airline Wizz Air has set up a UK subsidiary company based at Luton Airport to deal with the Brexit aftermath. The new company has been granted an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and Operating Licence (OL) by the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority. Wizz Air UK will have eight new Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft in service by the end of 2018 - an investment of £630million - and will create around 300 new management, pilot and cabin crew jobs POLICE have found an injured Brit tourist lying unconscious at the side of the road on Spain’s Costa Blanca after an ambulance crew ‘lost’ him on the way to hospital. It is alleged that the man had been injured in a fight between four British tourists in Benidorm and was being taken by the ambulance crew to hospital. But National Police officers soon discovered he didn’t arrive there when they went to get a statement from the man..........Police launched an immediate search and the man was found unconscious in a roadside gutter approximately 500-metres away from the hospital. The police officers said they detected a ‘strange attitude’ from the two ambulance crew and called in the Guardia Civil to perform alcohol and drug tests. It is reported that both tested positive for ‘at least cocaine and marijuana’. It was Aylan Kurdi who changed their lives. The three-year-old boy had fled the Syrian city of Kobane with his parents and older brother in a bid to reach Canada. His little body, dressed in a red t-shirt and shorts, was found washed up on the shore near Bodrum, Turkey after unsuccessfully trying to reach the Greek island of Kos on a dinghy on September 2, 2015. The image of the drowned child, which made world news, suddenly illustrated the magnitude of the biggest refugee crisis experienced in Europe since World War II. It also moved three Spanish firefighters from Seville into action: Manuel Blanco, 47, Quique Rodríguez, 32, and Julio Latorre, 34, decided they had to do something to help all those people fleeing the war in Syria. As soon as a patient enters a hospital in the region of Madrid, they receive a Welcome Guide. And this is the first recommendation they will read: “Don’t bring money or valuable items to the hospital. If you have these on you, hand them over to a family member for safekeeping. The hospital will not be held responsible for their potential loss.” This stern warning is normally reinforced by doctors who insist that to avoid being robbed, patients must keep all valuables out of sight in their locker and ensure the locker key is with them at all times. It is sound advice. Hospitals have become easy pickings for thieves. Patients and their families are prime targets for robbers – they are in an unknown environment, experiencing high levels of stress and are easily distracted. Doctors at the Fundación Jiménez Díaz hospital in Madrid say that they have seen thieves pretending to be sick, then entering the rooms of sleeping or sedated patients. Nurses also regularly urge patients not to leave their valuables lying around Five people have been shot during a n appalling Bank Holiday weekend in London including a 13-year-old boy who was blasted in the face during a botched drive-by while walking down a high street with his parents. Police investigating the 'senseless and appalling' crime in Harrow, north west London, said the child was an 'innocent bystander' in an attack that also left a 15-year-old in hospital with head injuries. A third person was shot in the arm, but vanished before the emergency services arrived, Scotland Yard has revealed, and a 39-year-old man was arrested and later released under investigation. On Monday, police were called after a 30-year-old man was shot in New Cross, south east London.  Meanwhile, a young man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in east London on Monday.......Elsewhere, two men died in stabbings in Liverpool and Luton over the Bank Holiday weekend. A 19 year-old woman, was in court for shoving a pensioner while already having a total 49 offences with 13 convictions. This female thug admitted shoving a woman aged 70 to the ground. The victim suffered a bang to the head and a fractured pelvis. Her defence team said she lashes out when 'under threat'. She was remanded for refusing to face Judge Anthony Potter. Judge Potter adjourned the case and remanded her into custody. A mum has been branded an 'unhinged maniac' by a judge after she attacked another driver with her car key – but she was spared jail for the sake of her children. The 28 year old female thug, launched a foul-mouthed tirade at a female driver, after chasing her down following a near miss at a roundabout. She ran up to the other carcar and began to threaten her, despite frightened children screaming in the back of her car. She then brutally attacked the other driver.......She was sentenced to 21 months in prison, suspended for two years 35 day rehabilitation order and 100 hours of unpaid work............'You should feel thoroughly ashamed of yourself for what you put them through. 'Not only did they have to witness you behaving like an unhinged maniac, but they have had to pick up the sense of anxiety over this court case. 'You should bear that in mind for every day of the next two years, because I am going to suspend the sentence, against my better judgement. 'The children are probably just better off having you at home rather than having both parents in prison.Vince TracyULTRA-LOW-COST airline Wizz Air has set up a UK subsidiary company based at Luton Airport to deal with the Brexit aftermath. The new company has been granted an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and Operating Licence (OL) by the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority. Wizz Air UK will have eight new Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft in service by the end of 2018 - an investment of £630million - and will create around 300 new management, pilot and cabin crew jobs POLICE have found an injured Brit tourist lying unconscious at the side of the road on Spain’s Costa Blanca after an ambulance crew ‘lost’ him on the way to hospital. It is alleged that the man had been injured in a fight between four British tourists in Benidorm and was being taken by the ambulance crew to hospital. But National Police officers soon discovered he didn’t arrive there when they went to get a statement from the man..........Police launched an immediate search and the man was found unconscious in a roadside gutter approximately 500-metres away from the hospital. The police officers said they detected a ‘strange attitude’ from the two ambulance crew and called in the Guardia Civil to perform alcohol and drug tests. It is reported that both tested positive for ‘at least cocaine and marijuana’. It was Aylan Kurdi who changed their lives. The three-year-old boy had fled the Syrian city of Kobane with his parents and older brother in a bid to reach Canada. His little body, dressed in a red t-shirt and shorts, was found washed up on the shore near Bodrum, Turkey after unsuccessfully trying to reach the Greek island of Kos on a dinghy on September 2, 2015. The image of the drowned child, which made world news, suddenly illustrated the magnitude of the biggest refugee crisis experienced in Europe since World War II. It also moved three Spanish firefighters from Seville into action: Manuel Blanco, 47, Quique Rodríguez, 32, and Julio Latorre, 34, decided they had to do something to help all those people fleeing the war in Syria. As soon as a patient enters a hospital in the region of Madrid, they receive a Welcome Guide. And this is the first recommendation they will read: “Don’t bring money or valuable items to the hospital. If you have these on you, hand them over to a family member for safekeeping. The hospital will not be held responsible for their potential loss.” This stern warning is normally reinforced by doctors who insist that to avoid being robbed, patients must keep all valuables out of sight in their locker and ensure the locker key is with them at all times. It is sound advice. Hospitals have become easy pickings for thieves. Patients and their families are prime targets for robbers – they are in an unknown environment, experiencing high levels of stress and are easily distracted. Doctors at the Fundación Jiménez Díaz hospital in Madrid say that they have seen thieves pretending to be sick, then entering the rooms of sleeping or sedated patients. Nurses also regularly urge patients not to leave their valuables lying around Five people have been shot during a n appalling Bank Holiday weekend in London including a 13-year-old boy who was blasted in the face during a botched drive-by while walking down a high street with his parents. Police investigating the 'senseless and appalling' crime in Harrow, north west London, said the child was an 'innocent bystander' in an attack that also left a 15-year-old in hospital with head injuries. A third person was shot in the arm, but vanished before the emergency services arrived, Scotland Yard has revealed, and a 39-year-old man was arrested and later released under investigation. On Monday, police were called after a 30-year-old man was shot in New Cross, south east London.  Meanwhile, a young man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in east London on Monday.......Elsewhere, two men died in stabbings in Liverpool and Luton over the Bank Holiday weekend. A 19 year-old woman, was in court for shoving a pensioner while already having a total 49 offences with 13 convictions. This female thug admitted shoving a woman aged 70 to the ground. The victim suffered a bang to the head and a fractured pelvis. Her defence team said she lashes out when 'under threat'. She was remanded for refusing to face Judge Anthony Potter. Judge Potter adjourned the case and remanded her into custody. A mum has been branded an 'unhinged maniac' by a judge after she attacked another driver with her car key – but she was spared jail for the sake of her children. The 28 year old female thug, launched a foul-mouthed tirade at a female driver, after chasing her down following a near miss at a roundabout. She ran up to the other carcar and began to threaten her, despite frightened children screaming in the back of her car. She then brutally attacked the other driver.......She was sentenced to 21 months in prison, suspended for two years 35 day rehabilitation order and 100 hours of unpaid work............'You should feel thoroughly ashamed of yourself for what you put them through. 'Not only did they have to witness you behaving like an unhinged maniac, but they have had to pick up the sense of anxiety over this court case. 'You should bear that in mind for every day of the next two years, because I am going to suspend the sentence, against my better judgement. 'The children are probably just better off having you at home rather than having both parents in prison.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 2 May 2018 12:26:36 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noProtest marches have been held around the world to mark International Workers' Day - and while some remained peaceful parades, others escalated into violent clashes and destruction. Riot police in Paris arrested more than 200 anti-capitalist demonstrators today as they went on the rampage (centre, a car burns in the French capital) to mark May Day.....plus much more......Vince TracyProtest marches have been held around the world to mark International Workers' Day - and while some remained peaceful parades, others escalated into violent clashes and destruction. Riot police in Paris arrested more than 200 anti-capitalist demonstrators today as they went on the rampage (centre, a car burns in the French capital) to mark May Day.....plus much more......news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 25 Apr 2018 21:21:54 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAngela Merkel has denounced the emergence of 'another form of anti-Semitism' from refugees of Arab origin in Germany. The German Chancellor made the remarks in an interview with Israeli television on Sunday after an alleged anti-Semitic attack in Berlin on Tuesday provoked uproar. Last March the President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, used the social network Twitter to announce that Spain had fulfilled the deficit imposed by Brussels . With a "Spain complies", Rajoy announced that it stood at 3.07% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), below the figure of 4.5% registered in 2016. Good times are not going to last forever. It is the message repeated by the International Monetary Fund looking at the most notable vulnerability that the economy and the financial system have at this moment: global debt, both public and private. A congressional committee has recommended new measures to combat the problem of underage drinking on Spanish streets – a practice commonly known as botellón . The report from the Mixed Committee on Drug Problems will serve as the basis for a future law covering alcohol, and has now been passed on to the Spanish Health Ministry. ....... these penalties should “reinforce already-existing punitive mechanisms and be geared toward education.” If, however, parents are negligent and there is “evident risk to the minor,” the existing laws for the protection of minors should be applied. Apparently Spaniards are somewhat confused over the scientific basis of so-called pseudo-therapies, with experts warning of grave consequences. The last Sociological Investigation Center (CIS) survey carried out in February included questions on pseudo-medicine such as homeopathy and reiki for the first time. The Spanish government on Friday reacted positively to ETA’s apology to victims of its decades-long terror campaign. “It is good for the terrorist group to apologize to the victims, because the victims, their memory and their dignity were determining factors in ETA’s defeat,” said the executive. “ETA should have apologized sincerely and unconditionally a long time ago.” The new Prince of Cambridge has become the fifth in line to the throne, pushing Prince Andrew out of the top six for the first time. . Amber Rudd promised Windrush immigrants will be given British citizenship 'quickly and at no cost'. The Home Secretary also said those caught up in the debacle would be due compensation as she described their stories as 'heartbreaking'. In a Commons statement, Ms Rudd said the debacle 'should never have happened' and ministers were 'too slow' to respond - but insisted that 'successive governments' bore responsibility............ Scientist who developed Novichok poison used in Salisbury was run over and seriously injured near his home – days after he suggested Russia was behind nerve agent attack. Vladimir Uglev (was rushed to hospital in his hometown in Russia after he was struck while walking over a pedestrian crossing, suffering injuries to his head, leg and arm. Will the trip to Italy be too much for little Alfie's  degenerative neurological condition? Doctors in Liverpool have said the flight to Italy would be too difficult for him and UK courts, including the Supreme Court, have upheld their decision. The European Court of Human Rights refused to intervene in the case. Kids as young as 12 have become victims of revenge porn because they cannot say 'no' to sexting, shock new figures have revealed. School children have been targeted for the crime even though it is illegal for them to engage in sexual relationships and share explicit images in the first place. A grandmother clubbed over the head with a nail-covered plank of wood and left for dead today blasted her teenage attacker's 'joke' sentence of a £20 fine - that he won't have to pay for four years. ......... needed plastic surgery as she suffered horrific head injuries and broken bones in the 'unprovoked' assault during a robbery by a 14-year-old thug....... she hit out at her assailant's 'shameful' sentence after he walked free from court with no more than an order to pay her the paltry sum when he becomes an adult in 2022.Vince TracyAngela Merkel has denounced the emergence of 'another form of anti-Semitism' from refugees of Arab origin in Germany. The German Chancellor made the remarks in an interview with Israeli television on Sunday after an alleged anti-Semitic attack in Berlin on Tuesday provoked uproar. Last March the President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, used the social network Twitter to announce that Spain had fulfilled the deficit imposed by Brussels . With a "Spain complies", Rajoy announced that it stood at 3.07% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), below the figure of 4.5% registered in 2016. Good times are not going to last forever. It is the message repeated by the International Monetary Fund looking at the most notable vulnerability that the economy and the financial system have at this moment: global debt, both public and private. A congressional committee has recommended new measures to combat the problem of underage drinking on Spanish streets – a practice commonly known as botellón . The report from the Mixed Committee on Drug Problems will serve as the basis for a future law covering alcohol, and has now been passed on to the Spanish Health Ministry. ....... these penalties should “reinforce already-existing punitive mechanisms and be geared toward education.” If, however, parents are negligent and there is “evident risk to the minor,” the existing laws for the protection of minors should be applied. Apparently Spaniards are somewhat confused over the scientific basis of so-called pseudo-therapies, with experts warning of grave consequences. The last Sociological Investigation Center (CIS) survey carried out in February included questions on pseudo-medicine such as homeopathy and reiki for the first time. The Spanish government on Friday reacted positively to ETA’s apology to victims of its decades-long terror campaign. “It is good for the terrorist group to apologize to the victims, because the victims, their memory and their dignity were determining factors in ETA’s defeat,” said the executive. “ETA should have apologized sincerely and unconditionally a long time ago.” The new Prince of Cambridge has become the fifth in line to the throne, pushing Prince Andrew out of the top six for the first time. . Amber Rudd promised Windrush immigrants will be given British citizenship 'quickly and at no cost'. The Home Secretary also said those caught up in the debacle would be due compensation as she described their stories as 'heartbreaking'. In a Commons statement, Ms Rudd said the debacle 'should never have happened' and ministers were 'too slow' to respond - but insisted that 'successive governments' bore responsibility............ Scientist who developed Novichok poison used in Salisbury was run over and seriously injured near his home – days after he suggested Russia was behind nerve agent attack. Vladimir Uglev (was rushed to hospital in his hometown in Russia after he was struck while walking over a pedestrian crossing, suffering injuries to his head, leg and arm. Will the trip to Italy be too much for little Alfie's  degenerative neurological condition? Doctors in Liverpool have said the flight to Italy would be too difficult for him and UK courts, including the Supreme Court, have upheld their decision. The European Court of Human Rights refused to intervene in the case. Kids as young as 12 have become victims of revenge porn because they cannot say 'no' to sexting, shock new figures have revealed. School children have been targeted for the crime even though it is illegal for them to engage in sexual relationships and share explicit images in the first place. A grandmother clubbed over the head with a nail-covered plank of wood and left for dead today blasted her teenage attacker's 'joke' sentence of a £20 fine - that he won't have to pay for four years. ......... needed plastic surgery as she suffered horrific head injuries and broken bones in the 'unprovoked' assault during a robbery by a 14-year-old thug....... she hit out at her assailant's 'shameful' sentence after he walked free from court with no more than an order to pay her the paltry sum when he becomes an adult in 2022.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 18 Apr 2018 21:18:28 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTransport strike, protests at the university and now the traditionalGerman nein to the promises of Emmanuel Macron. The French president appeared before the Eurocmara on Tuesday with a battery of ideas to reinforce the euro once and for all.......... Berlin rejects each and every one of its proposals..a dozen other countries from the North agree with Angela Merkel. ACCORDING to police figures 315,000 people took to the streets of Barcelona Sunday)to demand the release of the Catalan leaders currently in prison in Spain. They also want those who fled the country prior to the arrests to be allowed to return without threat of incarceration although the Spanish government is currently supplying fresh evidence to the German judiciary in its bid to have putative Catalan president, Carles Puigdemont returned under a European arrest warrant. PRESSURE builds on Madrid's Community leader Cristina Cifuentes after her degree scandal toppled another senior university figure.;Enrique Alvarez Conde, the director of the law institute that awarded Cifuentes with her disputed qualification, has been suspended. .......... ;The scandal could be calamitous for the PP's leadership in Madrid, whose minority government relies on support from the centre-right Ciudadanos party, which is now demanding Cigfuentes' resignation as regional leader.anned from leaving Menorca until his court appearance last week. ......In the UK Theresa May claimed.......It is in our national interest to prevent the further use of chemical weapons in Syria; and to uphold and defend the global consensus that these weapons should not be used. For we cannot allow the use of chemical weapons to become normalised Britain's 'depressing' array of ageing ships and fighter jets unable to fire cruise missiles meant that France took the lead in striking Syria, it was revealed today. The Royal Navy's Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan played second fiddle to the French ship The Languedoc who fired missiles at Syrian targets while the British type-23 frigate was moved away. .......HMS Duncan set up station south-east of Cyprus as an 'air defence' ship against any threat against RAF Akrotiri from Moscow, while four French frigate warships went into the attack zone. The Government has approved a new cash injection for the Madeleine McCann search fund.But the total is being kept under wraps amid fears of a public backlash. .......Government funding for the investigation has historically been agreed every six months, with 154,000 being granted from October last year. Police have charged a teenager with a string of offences after a car was driven into pedestrians in Blackpool town centre as they enjoyed a Saturday night out. The 19 year-old driver from Todmorden in West Yorkshire, will appear in court on Monday morning charged with driving dangerously, while drunk and without a licence or insuranceVince TracyTransport strike, protests at the university and now the traditionalGerman nein to the promises of Emmanuel Macron. The French president appeared before the Eurocmara on Tuesday with a battery of ideas to reinforce the euro once and for all.......... Berlin rejects each and every one of its proposals..a dozen other countries from the North agree with Angela Merkel. ACCORDING to police figures 315,000 people took to the streets of Barcelona Sunday)to demand the release of the Catalan leaders currently in prison in Spain. They also want those who fled the country prior to the arrests to be allowed to return without threat of incarceration although the Spanish government is currently supplying fresh evidence to the German judiciary in its bid to have putative Catalan president, Carles Puigdemont returned under a European arrest warrant. PRESSURE builds on Madrid's Community leader Cristina Cifuentes after her degree scandal toppled another senior university figure.;Enrique Alvarez Conde, the director of the law institute that awarded Cifuentes with her disputed qualification, has been suspended. .......... ;The scandal could be calamitous for the PP's leadership in Madrid, whose minority government relies on support from the centre-right Ciudadanos party, which is now demanding Cigfuentes' resignation as regional leader.anned from leaving Menorca until his court appearance last week. ......In the UK Theresa May claimed.......It is in our national interest to prevent the further use of chemical weapons in Syria; and to uphold and defend the global consensus that these weapons should not be used. For we cannot allow the use of chemical weapons to become normalised Britain's 'depressing' array of ageing ships and fighter jets unable to fire cruise missiles meant that France took the lead in striking Syria, it was revealed today. The Royal Navy's Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan played second fiddle to the French ship The Languedoc who fired missiles at Syrian targets while the British type-23 frigate was moved away. .......HMS Duncan set up station south-east of Cyprus as an 'air defence' ship against any threat against RAF Akrotiri from Moscow, while four French frigate warships went into the attack zone. The Government has approved a new cash injection for the Madeleine McCann search fund.But the total is being kept under wraps amid fears of a public backlash. .......Government funding for the investigation has historically been agreed every six months, with 154,000 being granted from October last year. Police have charged a teenager with a string of offences after a car was driven into pedestrians in Blackpool town centre as they enjoyed a Saturday night out. The 19 year-old driver from Todmorden in West Yorkshire, will appear in court on Monday morning charged with driving dangerously, while drunk and without a licence or insurancenews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 10 Apr 2018 20:43:27 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noGerman police have made six arrests in relation to a planned knife attack at Sunday's Berlin Half Marathon. Newspaper Die Welt reported six men were detained - one of whom they suspected of planning the attack. Die Welt said the suspects were linked to Anis Amri, a failed Tunisian asylum seeker with Islamist ties, who hijacked a truck in December 2016. Amri killed the driver and then ploughed into a crowded marketplace killing 11 more people and injuring dozens of others. Police said before the sporting event today there had been "isolated evidence that the detainees between 18 and 21 years of age might have been involved in the preparation of a crime related to the event". Die Welt quoted a "senior police leader" as saying: "We are still evaluating. But it was probably close." Spain’s Royal Family has long been plagued by rumours of tension between Queen Letizia and her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia. Now, a video of the pair appearing to clash over a family photo following Easter Mass has ignited claims of a matriarchal feud at the heart of the House of Bourbon. The royals were making their way out of Palma Cathedral in Mallorca on Sunday when Queen Sofia attempted to pose for the cameras with her two grandchildren, Princess Leonor and the Infant Sofia. Queen Letizia was seen repeatedly walking in front of the trio in an apparent bid to block the shot before approaching Princess Leonor and seemingly trying to dislodge her mother-in-law’s hand from her daughter’s shoulder. Princess Leonor then appears to become frustrated with the tussling and thrusts both of their hands away.  As the Catalan crisis rolls on Barcelona has become one of the EU's best-loved city-break destinations, famed for its 1992 Summer Olympics, trade fairs, football and tourism. Catalonia is one of Spain's wealthiest regions, making up 16% of the national population and accounting for almost 19% of Spanish GDP. Generations of people from poorer parts of Spain have moved there for work, forming strong family bonds with regions such as Andalusia. During this crisis, the Catalan economy has suffered. Thousands of businesses, including major banks and energy firms, have moved their headquarters out of the region. However, the EU has treated the crisis as an internal matter for Spain, deaf to the separatists' pleas for support. There have been warnings that the issue is damaging Spain's democratic credentials. The Economist Intelligence Unit, which compiles an influential annual democracy ranking, said Spain risked being downgraded from a "full democracy" to a "flawed" one over its handling of the situation. The UK Home Secretary has insisted that police have enough resources to tackle crime despite claims that government cuts are contributing to a spate of violence.  Emergency plans to extend stop and search are in a tough package of measures the Home Secretary Amber Rudd is announcing following a string of fatal stabbings and shootings in London in recent weeks.  Meanwhile a former police officer said that younger officers were 'afraid' to use stop and search, as figures showed its use has fallen.  ..... New ‘Offensive Weapons’ laws to be introduced within weeks will make it illegal to own so-called ‘zombie killer’ knives and knuckle dusters used by gangs – and allow police to raid homes to seize them.  The latest move reflects a change of direction for Mrs May, who has introduced a series of curbs on stop and search since 2010, claiming they are unfair to young black men, damaging to community relations and do not cut crime. Nearly two-thirds of ‘child’ refugees who were questioned about their real age after coming to Britain were found to be adults, an official report has found. In one year, 65 per cent of asylum seekers assessed after claiming to be juveniles were judged to be over 18. The report, by immigration watchdog David Bolt, revealed that the Home Office received 2,952 asylum applications from unaccompanied children in the year to June last year. Out of these there were 705 age disputes – around a quarter of the total – where officials suspected the individual was lying about their age. Of these, 618 cases were resolved and 402 – or 65 per cent – were found to be adults. If these asylum seekers had been treated as children it would have left councils and local taxpayers facing a care bill of millions of pounds a year. In the UK Donors and entrepreneurs have been secretly developing plans for a new political party frustrated with polarisation and grabbing for the centre ground. Up to £50million has been pumped into the project with a former Labour benefactor at the helm hoping to 'break the Westminster mould'. The movement believes in borrowing from the left and right for its policies and was set up by multi-millionaire LoveFilm founder Simon Franks, who says he is frustrated with political division in light of the Brexit vote. He has had full-time staff on the project for about year, The Observer revealed today, after starting initial discussion in 2016.  His company - Project One Movement for the UK - is said to be a probable vehicle for the scheme, which has the support of a number of former Tory donors.   A pensioner cleared of blame after killing an armed burglar may never be able to return home amid fears of a vendetta against him, police have told residents. Richard Osborn-Brooks, 78, and his disabled wife Maureen have not been seen at their £500,000 property since Henry Vincent died after a break-in last week. With the couple believed to be staying at an undisclosed location in fear of their lives, their house has been fitted with security grilles – and a police surveillance camera has been mounted on a nearby lamppost. According to residents, Vincent was part of a tight-knit community whose members have a reputation for violence. One of the extended Vincent clan shamelessly declared on social media a few years ago: ‘An OAP a day keeps ur bank balance at bay. The old b******s deserve everything they get.’ Maureen Lipman joined hundreds of furious protesters outside Labour HQ, saying said she could never return to the party with an 'anti-Semite at its head'. The Jewish actress said she was attending 'as a disenfranchised socialist' and agreed with a placard reading 'Corbyn made me a Tory'. Some 250 demonstrators gathered in Westminster today to criticise the Labour leader's approach to tackling anti-Semitism in the party.  Lipman joined their pleas for change at the protest, saying Mr Corbyn's conduct was 'appalling' and calling for him to resign. The 71-year-old, best known for her roles in Educating Rita, The Pianist and Oklahoma!, made a speech which was met with swathes of applause. 'He is standing with elements who are against everything that we stand for; hardworking, decent Jewish people of whom I am incredibly proud,' she said.  'By doing nothing he is telling us the same thing he has been telling us for the last 30 years.   'He wants a Marxist party. Because it's worked so well in the rest of the world!' She added: ‘Everything you have heard today points to the fact that we have an anti-Semite at the head of the British Labour Party.’ Lipman also attacked the Labour leader for attending a Seder organised by left-wing Jewish group Jewdas, saying it was 'the absolute cherry on the top' of his behaviour. These days sport is all about money. Gone are the glorious days of true sportsmen and women who competed against each other out of pure pride and sporting rivalry.  During the amateur days of yore, apart from a couple of countries who used events as propaganda exercises, I can’t recall any accusations of cheating by the competitors or officials. Nowadays they are all at it. Doping, drugging, betting and game throwing are now regular features on the back pages of the nationals. Hardly any corner of the sporting world has not been infected by this greedy virus that leads to the ‘win at any cost’ attitude that prevails among the athletes of today.  And you know what really sticks in my craw. Sooner or later they all seem to wheedle their way back in.  Even those who commit, what are to my mind unforgivable offences, are, after the authorities have considered their wrists have been slapped hard enough, allowed back in to carry on as though nothing has happened! Vince TracyGerman police have made six arrests in relation to a planned knife attack at Sunday's Berlin Half Marathon. Newspaper Die Welt reported six men were detained - one of whom they suspected of planning the attack. Die Welt said the suspects were linked to Anis Amri, a failed Tunisian asylum seeker with Islamist ties, who hijacked a truck in December 2016. Amri killed the driver and then ploughed into a crowded marketplace killing 11 more people and injuring dozens of others. Police said before the sporting event today there had been "isolated evidence that the detainees between 18 and 21 years of age might have been involved in the preparation of a crime related to the event". Die Welt quoted a "senior police leader" as saying: "We are still evaluating. But it was probably close." Spain’s Royal Family has long been plagued by rumours of tension between Queen Letizia and her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia. Now, a video of the pair appearing to clash over a family photo following Easter Mass has ignited claims of a matriarchal feud at the heart of the House of Bourbon. The royals were making their way out of Palma Cathedral in Mallorca on Sunday when Queen Sofia attempted to pose for the cameras with her two grandchildren, Princess Leonor and the Infant Sofia. Queen Letizia was seen repeatedly walking in front of the trio in an apparent bid to block the shot before approaching Princess Leonor and seemingly trying to dislodge her mother-in-law’s hand from her daughter’s shoulder. Princess Leonor then appears to become frustrated with the tussling and thrusts both of their hands away.  As the Catalan crisis rolls on Barcelona has become one of the EU's best-loved city-break destinations, famed for its 1992 Summer Olympics, trade fairs, football and tourism. Catalonia is one of Spain's wealthiest regions, making up 16% of the national population and accounting for almost 19% of Spanish GDP. Generations of people from poorer parts of Spain have moved there for work, forming strong family bonds with regions such as Andalusia. During this crisis, the Catalan economy has suffered. Thousands of businesses, including major banks and energy firms, have moved their headquarters out of the region. However, the EU has treated the crisis as an internal matter for Spain, deaf to the separatists' pleas for support. There have been warnings that the issue is damaging Spain's democratic credentials. The Economist Intelligence Unit, which compiles an influential annual democracy ranking, said Spain risked being downgraded from a "full democracy" to a "flawed" one over its handling of the situation. The UK Home Secretary has insisted that police have enough resources to tackle crime despite claims that government cuts are contributing to a spate of violence.  Emergency plans to extend stop and search are in a tough package of measures the Home Secretary Amber Rudd is announcing following a string of fatal stabbings and shootings in London in recent weeks.  Meanwhile a former police officer said that younger officers were 'afraid' to use stop and search, as figures showed its use has fallen.  ..... New ‘Offensive Weapons’ laws to be introduced within weeks will make it illegal to own so-called ‘zombie killer’ knives and knuckle dusters used by gangs – and allow police to raid homes to seize them.  The latest move reflects a change of direction for Mrs May, who has introduced a series of curbs on stop and search since 2010, claiming they are unfair to young black men, damaging to community relations and do not cut crime. Nearly two-thirds of ‘child’ refugees who were questioned about their real age after coming to Britain were found to be adults, an official report has found. In one year, 65 per cent of asylum seekers assessed after claiming to be juveniles were judged to be over 18. The report, by immigration watchdog David Bolt, revealed that the Home Office received 2,952 asylum applications from unaccompanied children in the year to June last year. Out of these there were 705 age disputes – around a quarter of the total – where officials suspected the individual was lying about their age. Of these, 618 cases were resolved and 402 – or 65 per cent – were found to be adults. If these asylum seekers had been treated as children it would have left councils and local taxpayers facing a care bill of millions of pounds a year. In the UK Donors and entrepreneurs have been secretly developing plans for a new political party frustrated with polarisation and grabbing for the centre ground. Up to £50million has been pumped into the project with a former Labour benefactor at the helm hoping to 'break the Westminster mould'. The movement believes in borrowing from the left and right for its policies and was set up by multi-millionaire LoveFilm founder Simon Franks, who says he is frustrated with political division in light of the Brexit vote. He has had full-time staff on the project for about year, The Observer revealed today, after starting initial discussion in 2016.  His company - Project One Movement for the UK - is said to be a probable vehicle for the scheme, which has the support of a number of former Tory donors.   A pensioner cleared of blame after killing an armed burglar may never be able to return home amid fears of a vendetta against him, police have told residents. Richard Osborn-Brooks, 78, and his disabled wife Maureen have not been seen at their £500,000 property since Henry Vincent died after a break-in last week. With the couple believed to be staying at an undisclosed location in fear of their lives, their house has been fitted with security grilles – and a police surveillance camera has been mounted on a nearby lamppost. According to residents, Vincent was part of a tight-knit community whose members have a reputation for violence. One of the extended Vincent clan shamelessly declared on social media a few years ago: ‘An OAP a day keeps ur bank balance at bay. The old b******s deserve everything they get.’ Maureen Lipman joined hundreds of furious protesters outside Labour HQ, saying said she could never return to the party with an 'anti-Semite at its head'. The Jewish actress said she was attending 'as a disenfranchised socialist' and agreed with a placard reading 'Corbyn made me a Tory'. Some 250 demonstrators gathered in Westminster today to criticise the Labour leader's approach to tackling anti-Semitism in the party.  Lipman joined their pleas for change at the protest, saying Mr Corbyn's conduct was 'appalling' and calling for him to resign. The 71-year-old, best known for her roles in Educating Rita, The Pianist and Oklahoma!, made a speech which was met with swathes of applause. 'He is standing with elements who are against everything that we stand for; hardworking, decent Jewish people of whom I am incredibly proud,' she said.  'By doing nothing he is telling us the same thing he has been telling us for the last 30 years.   'He wants a Marxist party. Because it's worked so well in the rest of the world!' She added: ‘Everything you have heard today points to the fact that we have an anti-Semite at the head of the British Labour Party.’ Lipman also attacked the Labour leader for attending a Seder organised by left-wing Jewish group Jewdas, saying it was 'the absolute cherry on the top' of his behaviour. These days sport is all about money. Gone are the glorious days of true sportsmen and women who competed against each other out of pure pride and sporting rivalry.  During the amateur days of yore, apart from a couple of countries who used events as propaganda exercises, I can’t recall any accusations of cheating by the competitors or officials. Nowadays they are all at it. Doping, drugging, betting and game throwing are now regular features on the back pages of the nationals. Hardly any corner of the sporting world has not been infected by this greedy virus that leads to the ‘win at any cost’ attitude that prevails among the athletes of today.  And you know what really sticks in my craw. Sooner or later they all seem to wheedle their way back in.  Even those who commit, what are to my mind unforgivable offences, are, after the authorities have considered their wrists have been slapped hard enough, allowed back in to carry on as though nothing has happened! news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Mon, 9 Apr 2018 18:19:10 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe true meaning of Easter was expressed on the streets of many major Spanish towns and cities. I was fortunate enough to visit the city of Alicante and witness the sheer euphoria of Semana Santa expressed through the efforts of the Alicantinos both on the streets and in the churches SALES of new cars in Spain were up 2.1 per cent in March compared to the same period last year according to data released on Monday. The Spanish Association of Car Manufacturers (ANFAC), the Association of Dealers of the Automotive sector (FACONAUTO) and the Association of Car Dealers (GANVAM) recorded a total of 128,175 cars sold in March. FORMER Catalan president Carles Puigdemont said those seeking independence for the region needed to continue doing so in a “non-violent and civilised” way as he remains in custody in Germany. Shocking footage has emerged of a British tourist being pinned down by police after allegedly trying to steal a delivery van while drunk - and then crashing it into a parked car. The man can be heard shouting in English while he is pinned to the ground as passersby look on near the scene in Benidorm. He was arrested at around 5pm after he allegedly sped off in the Coca-Cola van while wearing his shorts and flip flops after the driver left the keys in the ignition during his delivery. The truck driver filmed the incident and gave a running commentary as the tourist was apprehended by authorities. NEW amendments to animal protection laws in Spain now mean that owners who abandon or beat their pets could face fines of up to €30,000. With an estimated 140,000 dogs alone being abandoned on the street every year in Spain the legislations are designed to give authorities teeth in their battle against animal cruelty. Holidaymakers planning trips for the Easter weekend faced chaos as all flights from Stansted were cancelled, after a fire broke out on a car park shuttle bus at the airport near London.  Dramatic footage from the scene showed flames rising from buildings of the Essex airport and thick smoke shrouding the area after the bus caught fire on the forecourt of the terminal, with much of the front of the building suffering smoke damage. Some passengers were evacuated with others reporting they were stuck outside the airport and pictures showing long queues inside the terminal. A Stansted statement on Twitter said all flights until midnight had been cancelled, and said passengers were 'politely asked to leave the airport'.   Brits were taking full advantage of the Easter weekend last night by hitting the clubs for the third night in a row without the fear of having to tackle a hangover at work. Clubbers lined the streets of Blackpool while waiting for cabs or a boozy takeaway treat after dancing the night away. Several hardy party-goers braved the wet and windy weather without coats or tights, with some opting for fancy dress - including a pair dressed up as watermelons. Others donned plastic bags or ponchos to keep their hair and outfits perfectly dry in the light drizzles. Plenty of revellers found themselves brawling in the streets of the seaside town after a night of heavy drinking. Super-rich Russians were able to enter the UK through investor visas that didn't carry out proper checks on the source of their income and possible criminal backgrounds. The gold-plated visas are a way for the wealthy to fast-track their residency and citizenship in Britain. A quarter of all those visas granted by the UK between 2008 and 2015 - a 'blind faith' period in which almost no checks were carried out - were to Russians.  Concerns have been raised that it was open to abuse and allowed corrupt individuals and illicit funds into the country.  A killer who savagely murdered a mother-of-three in an alleyway has been pictured in designer clothes buying a car after serving half of his life sentence.  Christopher Jones and his brother Stuart killed Shirley Oliver, 42, after she accepted a lift back from a night out in Cardiff in 2005.  Stuart, from Roath in Cardiff, attacked her from behind as she sat in the front. Ms Oliver was dragged from the car, hit with a lock, stamped on, strangled and had her hair pulled out before being left for dead in a side alley. There was 'not a bone left unbroken' after the attack and Ms Oliver's injuries were so bad experts were unable to give an exact cause of death.  The use of 'snus' tobacco in English football is 'big' according to Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam. Adam's opinion came on the day the Football Association reiterated its commitment to warning players of the dangers of legal highs amid reports of the growing use of 'snus'. The nicotine, which comes in pouches and is ingested by placing it between the top lip and the gum, is not a banned substance, though it is illegal to buy in the United Kingdom.Vince TracyThe true meaning of Easter was expressed on the streets of many major Spanish towns and cities. I was fortunate enough to visit the city of Alicante and witness the sheer euphoria of Semana Santa expressed through the efforts of the Alicantinos both on the streets and in the churches SALES of new cars in Spain were up 2.1 per cent in March compared to the same period last year according to data released on Monday. The Spanish Association of Car Manufacturers (ANFAC), the Association of Dealers of the Automotive sector (FACONAUTO) and the Association of Car Dealers (GANVAM) recorded a total of 128,175 cars sold in March. FORMER Catalan president Carles Puigdemont said those seeking independence for the region needed to continue doing so in a “non-violent and civilised” way as he remains in custody in Germany. Shocking footage has emerged of a British tourist being pinned down by police after allegedly trying to steal a delivery van while drunk - and then crashing it into a parked car. The man can be heard shouting in English while he is pinned to the ground as passersby look on near the scene in Benidorm. He was arrested at around 5pm after he allegedly sped off in the Coca-Cola van while wearing his shorts and flip flops after the driver left the keys in the ignition during his delivery. The truck driver filmed the incident and gave a running commentary as the tourist was apprehended by authorities. NEW amendments to animal protection laws in Spain now mean that owners who abandon or beat their pets could face fines of up to €30,000. With an estimated 140,000 dogs alone being abandoned on the street every year in Spain the legislations are designed to give authorities teeth in their battle against animal cruelty. Holidaymakers planning trips for the Easter weekend faced chaos as all flights from Stansted were cancelled, after a fire broke out on a car park shuttle bus at the airport near London.  Dramatic footage from the scene showed flames rising from buildings of the Essex airport and thick smoke shrouding the area after the bus caught fire on the forecourt of the terminal, with much of the front of the building suffering smoke damage. Some passengers were evacuated with others reporting they were stuck outside the airport and pictures showing long queues inside the terminal. A Stansted statement on Twitter said all flights until midnight had been cancelled, and said passengers were 'politely asked to leave the airport'.   Brits were taking full advantage of the Easter weekend last night by hitting the clubs for the third night in a row without the fear of having to tackle a hangover at work. Clubbers lined the streets of Blackpool while waiting for cabs or a boozy takeaway treat after dancing the night away. Several hardy party-goers braved the wet and windy weather without coats or tights, with some opting for fancy dress - including a pair dressed up as watermelons. Others donned plastic bags or ponchos to keep their hair and outfits perfectly dry in the light drizzles. Plenty of revellers found themselves brawling in the streets of the seaside town after a night of heavy drinking. Super-rich Russians were able to enter the UK through investor visas that didn't carry out proper checks on the source of their income and possible criminal backgrounds. The gold-plated visas are a way for the wealthy to fast-track their residency and citizenship in Britain. A quarter of all those visas granted by the UK between 2008 and 2015 - a 'blind faith' period in which almost no checks were carried out - were to Russians.  Concerns have been raised that it was open to abuse and allowed corrupt individuals and illicit funds into the country.  A killer who savagely murdered a mother-of-three in an alleyway has been pictured in designer clothes buying a car after serving half of his life sentence.  Christopher Jones and his brother Stuart killed Shirley Oliver, 42, after she accepted a lift back from a night out in Cardiff in 2005.  Stuart, from Roath in Cardiff, attacked her from behind as she sat in the front. Ms Oliver was dragged from the car, hit with a lock, stamped on, strangled and had her hair pulled out before being left for dead in a side alley. There was 'not a bone left unbroken' after the attack and Ms Oliver's injuries were so bad experts were unable to give an exact cause of death.  The use of 'snus' tobacco in English football is 'big' according to Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam. Adam's opinion came on the day the Football Association reiterated its commitment to warning players of the dangers of legal highs amid reports of the growing use of 'snus'. The nicotine, which comes in pouches and is ingested by placing it between the top lip and the gum, is not a banned substance, though it is illegal to buy in the United Kingdom.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:35:18 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAs the aftermath of Cataluya unfurls...If there is one thing that hasn’t changed in the self-styled “ayuntamientos of change” – city councils in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza and other places where Podemos has been in power with a variety of partners since the 2015 local elections – that is the turbulent relationships that have always defined the Spanish political left. Gas and Electricity Bills are set to rise in Spaindespitr Governmental efforts to contain the rises.....as the Government prepares to raide the minimum wage by 2.5% A national policeman has been caught on camera slapping a female to the ground in the Valencian community causing outrage after the video circulated on social media. FOUR members of the same family have been injured after a lift plunged four floors in an apartment block in Spain. The accident happened at the Travesía de Conde Duque building in the Centro district of Madrid.. A COLLISION between a stolen car and a van early Sunday morning in Murcia has resulted in the death of three and the serious injury of another two people. Emergency Service 112 received a call about the accident on the Avenida Miguel Indurain and dispatched fire engines to the scene as well as ambulances and officers from the Local and National Police. If there is one thing that hasn’t changed in the self-styled “ayuntamientos of change” – city councils in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza and other places where Podemos has been in power with a variety of partners since the 2015 local elections – that is the turbulent relationships that have always defined the Spanish political left. More than 250 hunts have met for the annual Boxing Day event after Prime Minister Theresa May U-turned over plans for a vote on scrapping the ban. Alcoholic Christopher Ward burgled his parents' home in Leicester after leaving a family funeral. But he avoided jail following an emotional courtroom intervention from his father. Suspects charged with killing four children in Salford house fire 'attacked with boiling water and left with broken fingers after being targeted by other inmates in prison'.........and........More than 320 prisoners have been wrongly released from jail over the past six years according to new figures released by the Ministry of Justice. Among those released, are suspects awaiting trial for murder, armed robbers and those guilty of grievous bodily harm. More than one person is incorrectly released from custody due to a range of excuses - from prisoners getting mixed up with people sharing the same surname to others who saw court officials misfiling the sentence in custody records......AND....New figures reveal that prisoners have been paid out hundreds of thousands of pounds in compensation for lost or damaged property since 2013 for items including toothbrushes and trainers. Nearly 10,000 council staff have been suspended on full pay during the past five years over allegations that include sexual harassment and fraud, it has been reported. About 2,000 local authority employees have been suspended while still receiving their full salary each year since 2012. A woman took to Mumsnet to share her distaste for the song 'Baby It's Cold Outside' . She shared feeling uncomfortable with the lyrics as others agreed they're 'rapey'. Others told her she is overreacting.Vince TracyAs the aftermath of Cataluya unfurls...If there is one thing that hasn’t changed in the self-styled “ayuntamientos of change” – city councils in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza and other places where Podemos has been in power with a variety of partners since the 2015 local elections – that is the turbulent relationships that have always defined the Spanish political left. Gas and Electricity Bills are set to rise in Spaindespitr Governmental efforts to contain the rises.....as the Government prepares to raide the minimum wage by 2.5% A national policeman has been caught on camera slapping a female to the ground in the Valencian community causing outrage after the video circulated on social media. FOUR members of the same family have been injured after a lift plunged four floors in an apartment block in Spain. The accident happened at the Travesía de Conde Duque building in the Centro district of Madrid.. A COLLISION between a stolen car and a van early Sunday morning in Murcia has resulted in the death of three and the serious injury of another two people. Emergency Service 112 received a call about the accident on the Avenida Miguel Indurain and dispatched fire engines to the scene as well as ambulances and officers from the Local and National Police. If there is one thing that hasn’t changed in the self-styled “ayuntamientos of change” – city councils in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza and other places where Podemos has been in power with a variety of partners since the 2015 local elections – that is the turbulent relationships that have always defined the Spanish political left. More than 250 hunts have met for the annual Boxing Day event after Prime Minister Theresa May U-turned over plans for a vote on scrapping the ban. Alcoholic Christopher Ward burgled his parents' home in Leicester after leaving a family funeral. But he avoided jail following an emotional courtroom intervention from his father. Suspects charged with killing four children in Salford house fire 'attacked with boiling water and left with broken fingers after being targeted by other inmates in prison'.........and........More than 320 prisoners have been wrongly released from jail over the past six years according to new figures released by the Ministry of Justice. Among those released, are suspects awaiting trial for murder, armed robbers and those guilty of grievous bodily harm. More than one person is incorrectly released from custody due to a range of excuses - from prisoners getting mixed up with people sharing the same surname to others who saw court officials misfiling the sentence in custody records......AND....New figures reveal that prisoners have been paid out hundreds of thousands of pounds in compensation for lost or damaged property since 2013 for items including toothbrushes and trainers. Nearly 10,000 council staff have been suspended on full pay during the past five years over allegations that include sexual harassment and fraud, it has been reported. About 2,000 local authority employees have been suspended while still receiving their full salary each year since 2012. A woman took to Mumsnet to share her distaste for the song 'Baby It's Cold Outside' . She shared feeling uncomfortable with the lyrics as others agreed they're 'rapey'. Others told her she is overreacting.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 1 Nov 2017 11:58:15 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Cataluña saga contines as Sr Puigdemont, former president of the Catalan Generalitat and the five former councilors who accompany him could ignore the possible citation of the courts and ask for political asylum, although it is not easy for them to achieve it within the European Union. A politician from South Ossetia known for his political affinities with Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Barcelona this week, with the goal of establishing ties between Kremlin circles and a hypothetical independent Catalonia, according to Spanish intelligence sources. Two Britons, believed to be about 25, were attacked in Majorca's capital Palma by a group of two men and three women in their 20s at 5am this morning. Police in Gran Canaria have arrested four Moroccans who took turns to rape and sexually abuse a tourist in an island holiday resort popular with British tourists. Both the cost of eggs in Spain and the cost of butter in France are cause for concern. Responding to the terrorist atrocity in Manhattan , Mrs May tweeted: 'Appalled by this cowardly attack, my thoughts are with all affected. Together we will defeat the evil of terrorism. UK stands with #NYC.' Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of plotting a 'Columbine-style' massacre at their school in Northallerton, a Yorkshire market town.....and The Home Office said 11 people were taken into custody in London, Birmingham and Gateshead on suspicion of assisting illegal immigration, while a further 15 were arrested in Belgium. Yesterday it emerged that Justice Secretary David Lidington had put forward plans to let inmates take part in elections – but only those on day release who are still on the electoral roll. British TV regulator Ofcom has received 390 complaints from distressed Coronation Street viewers over Friday night's episode which showed 'appalling' violence before 9pm. Plus more bad news for Corrie as the actor, who made his debut as Todd Grimshaw in 2001 and was the first openly gay character in the soap, had a claim made against him of inappropriate behaviour by a woman in Manchester. How cash-strapped are the police? Fenland Police in Cambridgeshire posted a images on Twitter showing a uniformed officer, jokingly named PC Frankenstein inside a police station dressed in a cartoon mask. More than 100 over 65s died because of dehydration or malnutrition in Britain last year, according to damning figures by the Office for National Statistics.Vince TracyThe Cataluña saga contines as Sr Puigdemont, former president of the Catalan Generalitat and the five former councilors who accompany him could ignore the possible citation of the courts and ask for political asylum, although it is not easy for them to achieve it within the European Union. A politician from South Ossetia known for his political affinities with Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Barcelona this week, with the goal of establishing ties between Kremlin circles and a hypothetical independent Catalonia, according to Spanish intelligence sources. Two Britons, believed to be about 25, were attacked in Majorca's capital Palma by a group of two men and three women in their 20s at 5am this morning. Police in Gran Canaria have arrested four Moroccans who took turns to rape and sexually abuse a tourist in an island holiday resort popular with British tourists. Both the cost of eggs in Spain and the cost of butter in France are cause for concern. Responding to the terrorist atrocity in Manhattan , Mrs May tweeted: 'Appalled by this cowardly attack, my thoughts are with all affected. Together we will defeat the evil of terrorism. UK stands with #NYC.' Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of plotting a 'Columbine-style' massacre at their school in Northallerton, a Yorkshire market town.....and The Home Office said 11 people were taken into custody in London, Birmingham and Gateshead on suspicion of assisting illegal immigration, while a further 15 were arrested in Belgium. Yesterday it emerged that Justice Secretary David Lidington had put forward plans to let inmates take part in elections – but only those on day release who are still on the electoral roll. British TV regulator Ofcom has received 390 complaints from distressed Coronation Street viewers over Friday night's episode which showed 'appalling' violence before 9pm. Plus more bad news for Corrie as the actor, who made his debut as Todd Grimshaw in 2001 and was the first openly gay character in the soap, had a claim made against him of inappropriate behaviour by a woman in Manchester. How cash-strapped are the police? Fenland Police in Cambridgeshire posted a images on Twitter showing a uniformed officer, jokingly named PC Frankenstein inside a police station dressed in a cartoon mask. More than 100 over 65s died because of dehydration or malnutrition in Britain last year, according to damning figures by the Office for National Statistics.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 25 Oct 2017 19:36:42 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noFirst it was a yes, then it was a no. Following midday reports that Catalan premier Carles Puigdemont would appear before the Spanish Senate on Thursday afternoon to argue against the application of emergency measures in his region, the speaker of the Catalan parliament told political groups that Puigdemont will not be attending after all. As the pro-independence movement has waged a war to destroy not only Spain but also the free press....THE Spanish government is reportedly planning to rid Cataluña’s police force of officers who support the independence movement. Far-left CUP party rejects a move that could potentially halt the suspension of home rule after Madrid invoked Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution SPAIN’S foreign minister, Alfonso Dastis, has said British expats will be allowed to continue living in Spain even if Britain doesn’t strike a Brexit deal with the European Union. Experts and stakeholders weigh in on the controversy over whether there s been indoctrination, with mixed opinions LOW-COST airline Norwegian is scrapping all its flights from Birmingham to Spain with effect from this weekend. The economy grew by 0.4 per cent in between July and September, new economic data reveals data. The figure from the Office for National Statistics reveals faster growth than most economists predicted. Forecasts suggested growth of 0.3 per cent. The figure for the third quarter makes it more likely the Bank of England will raise interest rates next month. Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg today branded Mark Carney an 'enemy of Brexit' after the Bank of England governor warned quitting the bloc will harm household finances. Mr Rees-Mogg said the finance chief has 'consistently complained' about Britain departure from the Brussels club. And he also tore into the BBC for being based against Brexit in its coverage on television and radio. A Brexit deal could be agreed as soon as Christmas - but only if the UK pays £48bn, EU leaders said on Friday. In a meeting held after Theresa May attended a Brussels summit, EU leaders gave the order to prepare for a trade deal. However the talks will only go ahead if the Prime Minister agrees to pay the eye-watering sum, according to reports. Prisoners at HMP Wayland in Norfolk are being given laptops so they can order treats to their cells as well as telephones to stay in touch with their friends and family. Labour peer Lord Kirkhill pocketed £43,896 last year despite failing to speak, table a written question or sit on a committee, while Scottish Labour peer Baroness Adams earned £41,287. Horrifying pictures show the bruised and battered face of a woman beaten up by her bare-knuckle boxer boyfriend - while her kids slept in the next room. Sarah Wheatley, 37, has bravely spoken about her ordeal and says she wants people to see the horrific injuries she suffered to raise awareness of domestic violence. Her jealous now ex-partner, Russell Mason, from Wyken in Coventry, was jailed for just 20 months yesterday.Vince TracyFirst it was a yes, then it was a no. Following midday reports that Catalan premier Carles Puigdemont would appear before the Spanish Senate on Thursday afternoon to argue against the application of emergency measures in his region, the speaker of the Catalan parliament told political groups that Puigdemont will not be attending after all. As the pro-independence movement has waged a war to destroy not only Spain but also the free press....THE Spanish government is reportedly planning to rid Cataluña’s police force of officers who support the independence movement. Far-left CUP party rejects a move that could potentially halt the suspension of home rule after Madrid invoked Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution SPAIN’S foreign minister, Alfonso Dastis, has said British expats will be allowed to continue living in Spain even if Britain doesn’t strike a Brexit deal with the European Union. Experts and stakeholders weigh in on the controversy over whether there s been indoctrination, with mixed opinions LOW-COST airline Norwegian is scrapping all its flights from Birmingham to Spain with effect from this weekend. The economy grew by 0.4 per cent in between July and September, new economic data reveals data. The figure from the Office for National Statistics reveals faster growth than most economists predicted. Forecasts suggested growth of 0.3 per cent. The figure for the third quarter makes it more likely the Bank of England will raise interest rates next month. Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg today branded Mark Carney an 'enemy of Brexit' after the Bank of England governor warned quitting the bloc will harm household finances. Mr Rees-Mogg said the finance chief has 'consistently complained' about Britain departure from the Brussels club. And he also tore into the BBC for being based against Brexit in its coverage on television and radio. A Brexit deal could be agreed as soon as Christmas - but only if the UK pays £48bn, EU leaders said on Friday. In a meeting held after Theresa May attended a Brussels summit, EU leaders gave the order to prepare for a trade deal. However the talks will only go ahead if the Prime Minister agrees to pay the eye-watering sum, according to reports. Prisoners at HMP Wayland in Norfolk are being given laptops so they can order treats to their cells as well as telephones to stay in touch with their friends and family. Labour peer Lord Kirkhill pocketed £43,896 last year despite failing to speak, table a written question or sit on a committee, while Scottish Labour peer Baroness Adams earned £41,287. Horrifying pictures show the bruised and battered face of a woman beaten up by her bare-knuckle boxer boyfriend - while her kids slept in the next room. Sarah Wheatley, 37, has bravely spoken about her ordeal and says she wants people to see the horrific injuries she suffered to raise awareness of domestic violence. Her jealous now ex-partner, Russell Mason, from Wyken in Coventry, was jailed for just 20 months yesterday.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 18 Oct 2017 13:32:08 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA state of emergency was declared in Portugal as 4,000 firefighters worked to contain the 65 fires still blazing on Monday. AT LEAST 35 people have died in the wildfires that have swept northern Spain and Portugal after more than 500 fires were declared over the weekend. However, a dramatic change in weather will aid the efforts of firefighters working to extinguish the wildfires that swept northern Spain and Portugal. A SPANISH court has sent two senior pro-independence activists to prison, without bail, who are being detained on sedition charges. FOR the second time in a week, a Spanish pilot has died following a crash, this time of an F-18 aircraft. NATIONAL POLICE officers in La Linea de la Concepcion have arrested a married couple who were selling drugs from their residence in a street known locally as ‘Death Alley.’ The weather in the UK has been dominated by the remnants of hurricane Ophelia. The President of the European parliament, Antonio Tajani, accused Theresa May of being 'unrealistic' and said the divorce bill should be around 60billion euros. Hillary Clinton told the BBC's Andrew Marr the link between Brexit and the election of Donald Trump was a breakthrough of 'false stories' in the media. The inmates of some of the United Kingdom’s toughest prisons are being trusted to harvest sensitive information – sometimes involving financial affairs from inside their jails. The inmates of some of the United Kingdom’s toughest prisons are being trusted to harvest sensitive information – sometimes involving financial affairs from inside their jails. Karen Eastwood,a grandmother from Denton, Greater Manchester, was arrested for driving erratically while awaiting trial for another drink-driving offence after being found three times the limit She has avoided jail!Vince TracyA state of emergency was declared in Portugal as 4,000 firefighters worked to contain the 65 fires still blazing on Monday. AT LEAST 35 people have died in the wildfires that have swept northern Spain and Portugal after more than 500 fires were declared over the weekend. However, a dramatic change in weather will aid the efforts of firefighters working to extinguish the wildfires that swept northern Spain and Portugal. A SPANISH court has sent two senior pro-independence activists to prison, without bail, who are being detained on sedition charges. FOR the second time in a week, a Spanish pilot has died following a crash, this time of an F-18 aircraft. NATIONAL POLICE officers in La Linea de la Concepcion have arrested a married couple who were selling drugs from their residence in a street known locally as ‘Death Alley.’ The weather in the UK has been dominated by the remnants of hurricane Ophelia. The President of the European parliament, Antonio Tajani, accused Theresa May of being 'unrealistic' and said the divorce bill should be around 60billion euros. Hillary Clinton told the BBC's Andrew Marr the link between Brexit and the election of Donald Trump was a breakthrough of 'false stories' in the media. The inmates of some of the United Kingdom’s toughest prisons are being trusted to harvest sensitive information – sometimes involving financial affairs from inside their jails. The inmates of some of the United Kingdom’s toughest prisons are being trusted to harvest sensitive information – sometimes involving financial affairs from inside their jails. Karen Eastwood,a grandmother from Denton, Greater Manchester, was arrested for driving erratically while awaiting trial for another drink-driving offence after being found three times the limit She has avoided jail!news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 11 Oct 2017 13:47:08 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSo, Cataluñan Independence was declared then suspended. What does this mean? Who will benefit? Is Russia really in the mix? German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stressed her backing for the "unity of Spain" in a phone call with Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy amid a threat by Catalan separatists to declare independence, her spokesman said on Monday. Leaders of far-right parties in other countries are being blamed. A group of Catalan professors at prestigious universities in the United States has become a crucial pillar of the independence drive. Their defense of a referendum and independence has helped to project an image of academic support. Some of these academics now strongly and forcefully defend a unilateral declaration of independence following the October 1 referendum, which was outlawed by the Constitutional Court. Barcelona, which the Financial Times once defined as the best city to live in, made the front page of Europe’s financial publications last week. This is because several major listed companies – including CaixaBank, Banco Sabadell, Gas Natural and Agbar – decided to join a growing list of small and medium enterprises moving their corporate headquarters out of Catalonia over fears of political turmoil should a declaration of independence be announced. Meanwhile, Ryanair and all the travellers involved Easyjet have been greatly disrupted by the French air traffic controllers. This does not seem to have made the headlines in the UK where the major interest seems focussed around the antics of wayward film directors and film stars. ....despite the fact that an estimated 1 million illegals roam around the UK. David Wood, an ex-director general of immigration enforcement, told MPs there are 'enormous difficulties' in removing overseas nationals who are in the UK unlawfully. The headlines tell us that jailbirds are returning to prison to help smuggle drugs into the jails.....A third of youngsters under 5 own a tablet and Researchers from the University of Nottingham found greater immaturity among young girls makes them 31 per cent more likely to be told they have ADHD, while boys are 26 per cent more likelyto be told they have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the research adds. Barack Obama and his aides regarded the idea of a special relationship between Britain and the US as a joke, it was claimed. As more than 700,000 people in Lancashire had to boil their water in summer 2015 when microbial parasite cryptosporidium was found in the Franklaw water treatment works in Preston. The resultant fine was a mere 300, 000.Vince TracySo, Cataluñan Independence was declared then suspended. What does this mean? Who will benefit? Is Russia really in the mix? German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stressed her backing for the "unity of Spain" in a phone call with Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy amid a threat by Catalan separatists to declare independence, her spokesman said on Monday. Leaders of far-right parties in other countries are being blamed. A group of Catalan professors at prestigious universities in the United States has become a crucial pillar of the independence drive. Their defense of a referendum and independence has helped to project an image of academic support. Some of these academics now strongly and forcefully defend a unilateral declaration of independence following the October 1 referendum, which was outlawed by the Constitutional Court. Barcelona, which the Financial Times once defined as the best city to live in, made the front page of Europe’s financial publications last week. This is because several major listed companies – including CaixaBank, Banco Sabadell, Gas Natural and Agbar – decided to join a growing list of small and medium enterprises moving their corporate headquarters out of Catalonia over fears of political turmoil should a declaration of independence be announced. Meanwhile, Ryanair and all the travellers involved Easyjet have been greatly disrupted by the French air traffic controllers. This does not seem to have made the headlines in the UK where the major interest seems focussed around the antics of wayward film directors and film stars. ....despite the fact that an estimated 1 million illegals roam around the UK. David Wood, an ex-director general of immigration enforcement, told MPs there are 'enormous difficulties' in removing overseas nationals who are in the UK unlawfully. The headlines tell us that jailbirds are returning to prison to help smuggle drugs into the jails.....A third of youngsters under 5 own a tablet and Researchers from the University of Nottingham found greater immaturity among young girls makes them 31 per cent more likely to be told they have ADHD, while boys are 26 per cent more likelyto be told they have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the research adds. Barack Obama and his aides regarded the idea of a special relationship between Britain and the US as a joke, it was claimed. As more than 700,000 people in Lancashire had to boil their water in summer 2015 when microbial parasite cryptosporidium was found in the Franklaw water treatment works in Preston. The resultant fine was a mere 300, 000.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 3 Oct 2017 21:29:31 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWe first must share our prayers and good wishes to all those caught up in the tragic events in Las Vegas. Two days after Catalonia held a banned independence referendum, the region was operating at half speed on Tuesday due to a general strike called by small unions. The two large Spanish general workers’ unions, UGT and CC OO, have encouraged people to demonstrate in a “paro de país” (country stoppage) to protest the police violence on Sunday, but underscored that they are not participating in the call for a general strike. Europe has had a rocky ride with referendums in recent years: think of Greece’s anti-austerity vote in 2015, or the Brexit shock and Italy’s failed constitutional referendum in December 2016. As the UK found with the 2014 Scottish independence vote, even holding a referendum at all can be highly destabilising to the traditional political order and political party systems. Shouting slogans such as “¡Viva España!” and chants such as “I am Spanish,” around 10,000 people, according to figures from the central government delegation in Madrid, attended a demonstration at midday on Saturday in the Plaza de Cibeles, in the heart of the Spanish capital. Britain's biggest ever peacetime repatriation mission has been launched to rescue Monarch's 110,000 stranded passengers.The airline ceased trading on Tuesday, with all future flights cancelled and nearly 2,000 people left without jobs. Transport secretary Chris Grayling promised a mass effort will now be executed to bring holidaymakers home, at a cost of £60million. Theresa May must reverse the ‘hollowing out’ of the Armed Forces, a top general has warned. In a letter to the PM, Sir Richard Barrons said states had the capability to seriously threaten the UK. The UK's second blind judge wholly failed 'to meet the standards that are demanded by the office of a judge' according to a panel's ruling. Meanwhile, a British Asian lawyer, Nazir Afzal, who was widely praised for his role in tackling the Rochdale grooming scandal, has been barred from making the keynote speech at the Society of Asian Lawyers annual awards and ball in London on October 28.Vince TracyWe first must share our prayers and good wishes to all those caught up in the tragic events in Las Vegas. Two days after Catalonia held a banned independence referendum, the region was operating at half speed on Tuesday due to a general strike called by small unions. The two large Spanish general workers’ unions, UGT and CC OO, have encouraged people to demonstrate in a “paro de país” (country stoppage) to protest the police violence on Sunday, but underscored that they are not participating in the call for a general strike. Europe has had a rocky ride with referendums in recent years: think of Greece’s anti-austerity vote in 2015, or the Brexit shock and Italy’s failed constitutional referendum in December 2016. As the UK found with the 2014 Scottish independence vote, even holding a referendum at all can be highly destabilising to the traditional political order and political party systems. Shouting slogans such as “¡Viva España!” and chants such as “I am Spanish,” around 10,000 people, according to figures from the central government delegation in Madrid, attended a demonstration at midday on Saturday in the Plaza de Cibeles, in the heart of the Spanish capital. Britain's biggest ever peacetime repatriation mission has been launched to rescue Monarch's 110,000 stranded passengers.The airline ceased trading on Tuesday, with all future flights cancelled and nearly 2,000 people left without jobs. Transport secretary Chris Grayling promised a mass effort will now be executed to bring holidaymakers home, at a cost of £60million. Theresa May must reverse the ‘hollowing out’ of the Armed Forces, a top general has warned. In a letter to the PM, Sir Richard Barrons said states had the capability to seriously threaten the UK. The UK's second blind judge wholly failed 'to meet the standards that are demanded by the office of a judge' according to a panel's ruling. Meanwhile, a British Asian lawyer, Nazir Afzal, who was widely praised for his role in tackling the Rochdale grooming scandal, has been barred from making the keynote speech at the Society of Asian Lawyers annual awards and ball in London on October 28.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 27 Sep 2017 19:35:45 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAngela Merkel won power at the ballot box on Sunday but lost support to the far-right AfD party which gained its first seats in the German parliament, leading to protests across the country. Is it true that Catalans pay more than the rest? The answer is yes. It will be rightly said that Catalonia is a rich community and, therefore, it is logical that in a progressive tax system contribute more than, for example, Extremadura, the region with the highest unemployment rate and lower GDP per capita. Sympathy with Catalonia's bid to hold an independence referendum next week is running high in Scotland, where lawmakers are increasingly vocal in condemning Spain's actions and a group of volunteers is heading out to help He lives far away, but Jose Jimenez is convinced that Catalonia's independence referendum "won't result in anything," one of many Spaniards in the sprawling southern Andalusia region following the separatist crisis with concern. Mariano Rajoy visited the White House Tuesday to hold a working session with US President Donald Trump. The Spanish president, in his first meeting with Trump, plans to invite the US president to visit Spain and has put on the table his diplomatic position on sanctions to North Korea and Venezuela Not all countries are the same," says Antonio Javier Saborit López, a Spanish citizen who works in the construction sector in London, and is part of a surprising number of Spaniards based in the United Kingdom who support Brexit. Former Spanish king Juan Carlos at 79 has been named world sailing champion along with his crew during the classic six competition in Vancouver that also included American Dennis Conner. A hero Royal Marine who lost three limbs in a bomb blast in Afghanistan was praised by Prince Harry last night after winning a silver medal at the Invictus Games. Ryanair has announced it will scrap 18,000 more flights on 34 routes until March 2018 - having already axed more than 2,000 routes n a triumphalist keynote speech at party conference, Mr Corbyn said he was determined to sweep away the 'failed dogma' of 1980s Thatcherism and make the rich 'pay their fair share' A NHS plan to bring over 202 nurses from the Philippines to work at the Medway Maritime Hospital in Gillingham, Kent, has stalled after 88 per cent of the first wave failed their English language test.Vince TracyAngela Merkel won power at the ballot box on Sunday but lost support to the far-right AfD party which gained its first seats in the German parliament, leading to protests across the country. Is it true that Catalans pay more than the rest? The answer is yes. It will be rightly said that Catalonia is a rich community and, therefore, it is logical that in a progressive tax system contribute more than, for example, Extremadura, the region with the highest unemployment rate and lower GDP per capita. Sympathy with Catalonia's bid to hold an independence referendum next week is running high in Scotland, where lawmakers are increasingly vocal in condemning Spain's actions and a group of volunteers is heading out to help He lives far away, but Jose Jimenez is convinced that Catalonia's independence referendum "won't result in anything," one of many Spaniards in the sprawling southern Andalusia region following the separatist crisis with concern. Mariano Rajoy visited the White House Tuesday to hold a working session with US President Donald Trump. The Spanish president, in his first meeting with Trump, plans to invite the US president to visit Spain and has put on the table his diplomatic position on sanctions to North Korea and Venezuela Not all countries are the same," says Antonio Javier Saborit López, a Spanish citizen who works in the construction sector in London, and is part of a surprising number of Spaniards based in the United Kingdom who support Brexit. Former Spanish king Juan Carlos at 79 has been named world sailing champion along with his crew during the classic six competition in Vancouver that also included American Dennis Conner. A hero Royal Marine who lost three limbs in a bomb blast in Afghanistan was praised by Prince Harry last night after winning a silver medal at the Invictus Games. Ryanair has announced it will scrap 18,000 more flights on 34 routes until March 2018 - having already axed more than 2,000 routes n a triumphalist keynote speech at party conference, Mr Corbyn said he was determined to sweep away the 'failed dogma' of 1980s Thatcherism and make the rich 'pay their fair share' A NHS plan to bring over 202 nurses from the Philippines to work at the Medway Maritime Hospital in Gillingham, Kent, has stalled after 88 per cent of the first wave failed their English language test.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:00:22 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy) Wed, 13 Sep 2017 21:48:27 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAfter a week in the UK it is easy to see how the weather affects our different ways of life!A majority of Catalans, 56%, feel that the independence referendum announced by the regional government for October 1 is neither valid nor legal, considering the voting conditions and the way lawmakers got the referendum law passed. The Spanish Civil Guard has arrested seven British nationals suspected of cheating Spanish hotels out of 8364;60 million through phony food poisoning claims. Most of the hotels that fell prey to the scam are located in the Balearic Islands. City of Bilbao advises cocaine users to chop up your line nice and fine;Authorities pull campaign following social controversy over safe use recommendations. For the first time ever, two Spanish tennis players occupy the first places in the male and female world rankings. Garbie Muguruza holds the number one position for the ladies while Rafael Nadal, who has held the position three times previously, dominates the ATP. The weather has turned very windy in the UK with all the attendant problems.Top Eurocrat Jean-Claude Juncker dismissed Brexit today as he demanded all member states sign up to even closer ties.In his annual state of the EU address, the commission president warned Britain that it would 'regret' leaving the bloc. A story that went under the radar in the UK involved a husband and wife who discussed drugging and raping babies on WhatsApp in a paedophile love triangle have been freed from jail after serving a fraction of their sentence .Len McCluskey has compared himself to Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela as his fellow union barons threatened a wave of illegal strikes. A shocking video has emerged of a grinning reveller grinding against a female police officer at Notting Hill Carnival which some social media users have slammed as being 'sexual assault'.Vince TracyAfter a week in the UK it is easy to see how the weather affects our different ways of life!A majority of Catalans, 56%, feel that the independence referendum announced by the regional government for October 1 is neither valid nor legal, considering the voting conditions and the way lawmakers got the referendum law passed. The Spanish Civil Guard has arrested seven British nationals suspected of cheating Spanish hotels out of 8364;60 million through phony food poisoning claims. Most of the hotels that fell prey to the scam are located in the Balearic Islands. City of Bilbao advises cocaine users to chop up your line nice and fine;Authorities pull campaign following social controversy over safe use recommendations. For the first time ever, two Spanish tennis players occupy the first places in the male and female world rankings. Garbie Muguruza holds the number one position for the ladies while Rafael Nadal, who has held the position three times previously, dominates the ATP. The weather has turned very windy in the UK with all the attendant problems.Top Eurocrat Jean-Claude Juncker dismissed Brexit today as he demanded all member states sign up to even closer ties.In his annual state of the EU address, the commission president warned Britain that it would 'regret' leaving the bloc. A story that went under the radar in the UK involved a husband and wife who discussed drugging and raping babies on WhatsApp in a paedophile love triangle have been freed from jail after serving a fraction of their sentence .Len McCluskey has compared himself to Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela as his fellow union barons threatened a wave of illegal strikes. A shocking video has emerged of a grinning reveller grinding against a female police officer at Notting Hill Carnival which some social media users have slammed as being 'sexual assault'.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 30 Aug 2017 12:35:10 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html Chat Radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn wake of the Catalonia attacks.... installation of barriers has already begun at tourist sites throughout country.....TVE presenter slammed for asking Spanish born-and-bred Muslim if she 'feels integrated in Spain'. However, even before the terrorist attacks of Barcelona and Cambrils, the Spanish Interior Ministry had already developed a plan to combat the problem, but so far its guidelines have barely been implemented by local officials......Abdelbakri Es Satty followed a jihadist manual that permitted adopting the habits of Christians so as to go undetected. The mayor of a small town in Catalonia accumulated more than €2 million during his tenure between 2003 and 2015 from bribes, according to an investigation by anti-corruption prosecutors. Police are investigating the alleged rape of a British tourist by a taxi driver working in the upmarket Costa del Sol resort of Puerto Banus a day after launching a similar probe in Magaluf. FC BARCELONA'S latest signing is the most expensive in the club's history and will make their new forward the second-most pricey player on earth. Borussia Dortmund's Ousmane Dembélé has just signed a €147-million five- season transfer deal, involving a €105m down payment to German team, and a lock-in penalty clause of €400m if he breaks the contract off prematurely. The Notting Hill Carnival, Brexit talks and the Diana tapes seem to have largely dominated the UK news this week. Notting Hill police Police were slashed with broken bottles, had acid thrown at them and in one of the worst confrontations, three PCs had bloody spit sprayed in their faces by a man claiming to be HIV positive. Shane Ridge, 21, from Colne, Lancashire, was issued a letter from the Home Office telling him to leave the country, even though he was born in the UK and has worked and voted here since. Meanwhile, Samim Bigzad had been booked on a commercial flight back to his home country - but as he was escorted onto the Turkish Airlines jet the pilot told guards: 'I'm not flying. Someone's life is at risk. Seline Damar was out riding in Woodborough, Nottinghamshire, when she claims a driver in his 70s rammed into the back of her horse Spot, causing blood to gush down his legs. Cyclist Vicky Myers was killed after she was struck in Timperley, Trafford in Manchester on Sunday morning by a car which did not stop at the scene. A Ford Transit driver has been arrested after the fatal crash with a male cyclist in Holloway, north London, just after 6am today. The man was treated by paramedics but sadly died at the scene. Ricardo McFarlane, 30, 'breached an ASBO' when he approached shoppers outside Topshop in Oxford Street. At Southwark Crown Court today, he refused to stand for the judge. A child, who is a white native English speaker, spent the past six months in two Muslim households after being placed into foster care in Tower Hamlets, east London. .......Discount supermarket Aldi has defended closing a till to customers wanting to buy alcohol at its Northampton store because a staff member had 'concerns' about serving booze.Vince TracyIn wake of the Catalonia attacks.... installation of barriers has already begun at tourist sites throughout country.....TVE presenter slammed for asking Spanish born-and-bred Muslim if she 'feels integrated in Spain'. However, even before the terrorist attacks of Barcelona and Cambrils, the Spanish Interior Ministry had already developed a plan to combat the problem, but so far its guidelines have barely been implemented by local officials......Abdelbakri Es Satty followed a jihadist manual that permitted adopting the habits of Christians so as to go undetected. The mayor of a small town in Catalonia accumulated more than €2 million during his tenure between 2003 and 2015 from bribes, according to an investigation by anti-corruption prosecutors. Police are investigating the alleged rape of a British tourist by a taxi driver working in the upmarket Costa del Sol resort of Puerto Banus a day after launching a similar probe in Magaluf. FC BARCELONA'S latest signing is the most expensive in the club's history and will make their new forward the second-most pricey player on earth. Borussia Dortmund's Ousmane Dembélé has just signed a €147-million five- season transfer deal, involving a €105m down payment to German team, and a lock-in penalty clause of €400m if he breaks the contract off prematurely. The Notting Hill Carnival, Brexit talks and the Diana tapes seem to have largely dominated the UK news this week. Notting Hill police Police were slashed with broken bottles, had acid thrown at them and in one of the worst confrontations, three PCs had bloody spit sprayed in their faces by a man claiming to be HIV positive. Shane Ridge, 21, from Colne, Lancashire, was issued a letter from the Home Office telling him to leave the country, even though he was born in the UK and has worked and voted here since. Meanwhile, Samim Bigzad had been booked on a commercial flight back to his home country - but as he was escorted onto the Turkish Airlines jet the pilot told guards: 'I'm not flying. Someone's life is at risk. Seline Damar was out riding in Woodborough, Nottinghamshire, when she claims a driver in his 70s rammed into the back of her horse Spot, causing blood to gush down his legs. Cyclist Vicky Myers was killed after she was struck in Timperley, Trafford in Manchester on Sunday morning by a car which did not stop at the scene. A Ford Transit driver has been arrested after the fatal crash with a male cyclist in Holloway, north London, just after 6am today. The man was treated by paramedics but sadly died at the scene. Ricardo McFarlane, 30, 'breached an ASBO' when he approached shoppers outside Topshop in Oxford Street. At Southwark Crown Court today, he refused to stand for the judge. A child, who is a white native English speaker, spent the past six months in two Muslim households after being placed into foster care in Tower Hamlets, east London. .......Discount supermarket Aldi has defended closing a till to customers wanting to buy alcohol at its Northampton store because a staff member had 'concerns' about serving booze.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 23 Aug 2017 20:14:39 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noBarcelona and the whole of Spain is still reeling after the horrific terror attacks and other events of last week.. The media was showing great detail of the atrocity and then illustrated how it had been linked to other parts of Cataluña. Today's papers showed four suspects testified for the first time. Later, whilst Members of the Muslim community gathered at the famous Plaza de Catalunya, which is just yards from where it ploughed into pedestrians on Las Ramblas.....and Barcelona's chief rabbi Meir Bar-Hen told his congregation to move to Israel to flee terror. It was surprising to see Deputy chairman of the German Social Democratic Party Eva Hogl caught on camera smiling and waving as her party leader made a tribute to victims of the Barcelona atrocity. In a lesser publicised article Mohamed Atta, the pilot of the first plane that crashed into the World Trade Center, is reported to have met with Ramzi bin al-Shibh, in Cambril, Spain, in July 2001 where they 'planned' the 9/11 attacks. In another extremely sad event Rocío Cortés Núñez is said to have been killed as she was transported on a stretcher between the second and third floors of the Valme Hospital in Seville, southern Spain. Fernando Alvarez, from Cadiz, Spain, held one minute's His Own silence in honor of victims During the attack Barcelona race at the Masters World Championship in Budapest. In the past two months, police officers on beach duty in Barcelona have filed 7,217 reports of hawkers peddling food and drink to vacationers. Earlier this week, EL PAÍS published the results of a laboratory analysis of these products by MicroBac, which revealed a high content of fecal bacteria, known as E.Coli, in much of the beach fare on sale. In the UK Lady Diane is once again in the news via a TV show. Lady Sarah McCorquodale, said her sister was ‘religious’ about wearing seatbelts and questioned why she would have failed to do so on her fateful last car journey through Paris. A TV show about Jihadis and volunteers in Syria is seen by many viewers as being inappropriate. Families had called on Channel 4 to postpone the series as a mark of respect for victims after the terror group claimed responsibility for the atrocity in Spain. Meanwhile, Bradford West MP Naz Shah shared and liked a post by a parody account of newspaper columnist Owen Jones saying victims of sex abuse in Rotherham should 'shut their mouths'. As political groups in the USA are pulling down monuments in the UK Afua Hirsch said Nelson's Column in London's Trafalgar Square was a prime example of one which should be felled because Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson‎ defended slavery.‎ ‎Vince TracyBarcelona and the whole of Spain is still reeling after the horrific terror attacks and other events of last week.. The media was showing great detail of the atrocity and then illustrated how it had been linked to other parts of Cataluña. Today's papers showed four suspects testified for the first time. Later, whilst Members of the Muslim community gathered at the famous Plaza de Catalunya, which is just yards from where it ploughed into pedestrians on Las Ramblas.....and Barcelona's chief rabbi Meir Bar-Hen told his congregation to move to Israel to flee terror. It was surprising to see Deputy chairman of the German Social Democratic Party Eva Hogl caught on camera smiling and waving as her party leader made a tribute to victims of the Barcelona atrocity. In a lesser publicised article Mohamed Atta, the pilot of the first plane that crashed into the World Trade Center, is reported to have met with Ramzi bin al-Shibh, in Cambril, Spain, in July 2001 where they 'planned' the 9/11 attacks. In another extremely sad event Rocío Cortés Núñez is said to have been killed as she was transported on a stretcher between the second and third floors of the Valme Hospital in Seville, southern Spain. Fernando Alvarez, from Cadiz, Spain, held one minute's His Own silence in honor of victims During the attack Barcelona race at the Masters World Championship in Budapest. In the past two months, police officers on beach duty in Barcelona have filed 7,217 reports of hawkers peddling food and drink to vacationers. Earlier this week, EL PAÍS published the results of a laboratory analysis of these products by MicroBac, which revealed a high content of fecal bacteria, known as E.Coli, in much of the beach fare on sale. In the UK Lady Diane is once again in the news via a TV show. Lady Sarah McCorquodale, said her sister was ‘religious’ about wearing seatbelts and questioned why she would have failed to do so on her fateful last car journey through Paris. A TV show about Jihadis and volunteers in Syria is seen by many viewers as being inappropriate. Families had called on Channel 4 to postpone the series as a mark of respect for victims after the terror group claimed responsibility for the atrocity in Spain. Meanwhile, Bradford West MP Naz Shah shared and liked a post by a parody account of newspaper columnist Owen Jones saying victims of sex abuse in Rotherham should 'shut their mouths'. As political groups in the USA are pulling down monuments in the UK Afua Hirsch said Nelson's Column in London's Trafalgar Square was a prime example of one which should be felled because Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson‎ defended slavery.‎ ‎news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:21:35 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIf there is a ranking by excellence of universities....then Spain has no institution among the top 200. ....The 11 best Spanish Universities, all public, are ranked between 200 and 500. The European Commission provided new light on the origin of the contaminated eggs . ...... EU ministers will meet on 26 September to discuss the crisis. The lack of water in the Spanish marshes has triggered greenhouse gas emissions.. Depleted reserves of reservoirs make 2017 look like a bad year in the fight against climate change. We have launched a very positive message that makes it clear that beauty is not restricted to a single size for all women," said Sports Illustrated magazine's powerful swimsuit director A fight between tourists at the exit of a discotheque in Gandia (ended Sunday in a brutal beating of seven young people against one.. The seven assailants have been fined more than 1,000 euros each, local police reported. A young couple assaulted a bus driver at Sant Antoni station in Ibiza. The attackers, tourists, wanted to enter the privately hired vehicle, with a ticket for public transport. Brexit still tops the bill in the UK press although the question of the Irish borders now intensifies. Meanwhile, HMS Queen Elizabeth will send a message to the UK's allies and enemies that the country means business, according to her captain. The £3billion behemoth is set to be the nation's future flagship. A poll claimed that two-thirds of Britons do not think the Duchess of Cornwall should be Queen – and only 19 per cent thought she was fit for the role. British officials need to ‘step up’ efforts to ‘root out fraud and corruption’ in a scheme distributing £420million of aid money in Pakistan, a Whitehall report has warned. This is set against the history of the partitioning of India after the second World War. Whilst British courts seemingly apply leniency in their judgements Khong Tam Thanh, 22, Le Michael, 24, and Vu Thai Son, 24, have been jailed for six and a half years with caning after the sex attack in Singapore. Glen Friend, 28, from east London, targeted thousands of children on the phone app Live.me and made a nine-year-old girl strip for him and then shared it with a gang of 10 paedophiles. He has been jailed for four years. Despite all the terror attacks a dad and his seven-year-old daughter managed to sneak into the London stadium and watch athletes competing in the World Championships at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Jeremy Hunt reportedly spent £44,000 of taxpayers' cash on a private bathroom at the Department of Health headquarters in London including a designer toilet and power shower. Residents and agency staff have been digging in to clear mountains of rubbish which has been piling up on the streets of Birmingham after the industrial action started on June 30. The strike is costing around 4o.000 pounds per day.Vince TracyIf there is a ranking by excellence of universities....then Spain has no institution among the top 200. ....The 11 best Spanish Universities, all public, are ranked between 200 and 500. The European Commission provided new light on the origin of the contaminated eggs . ...... EU ministers will meet on 26 September to discuss the crisis. The lack of water in the Spanish marshes has triggered greenhouse gas emissions.. Depleted reserves of reservoirs make 2017 look like a bad year in the fight against climate change. We have launched a very positive message that makes it clear that beauty is not restricted to a single size for all women," said Sports Illustrated magazine's powerful swimsuit director A fight between tourists at the exit of a discotheque in Gandia (ended Sunday in a brutal beating of seven young people against one.. The seven assailants have been fined more than 1,000 euros each, local police reported. A young couple assaulted a bus driver at Sant Antoni station in Ibiza. The attackers, tourists, wanted to enter the privately hired vehicle, with a ticket for public transport. Brexit still tops the bill in the UK press although the question of the Irish borders now intensifies. Meanwhile, HMS Queen Elizabeth will send a message to the UK's allies and enemies that the country means business, according to her captain. The £3billion behemoth is set to be the nation's future flagship. A poll claimed that two-thirds of Britons do not think the Duchess of Cornwall should be Queen – and only 19 per cent thought she was fit for the role. British officials need to ‘step up’ efforts to ‘root out fraud and corruption’ in a scheme distributing £420million of aid money in Pakistan, a Whitehall report has warned. This is set against the history of the partitioning of India after the second World War. Whilst British courts seemingly apply leniency in their judgements Khong Tam Thanh, 22, Le Michael, 24, and Vu Thai Son, 24, have been jailed for six and a half years with caning after the sex attack in Singapore. Glen Friend, 28, from east London, targeted thousands of children on the phone app Live.me and made a nine-year-old girl strip for him and then shared it with a gang of 10 paedophiles. He has been jailed for four years. Despite all the terror attacks a dad and his seven-year-old daughter managed to sneak into the London stadium and watch athletes competing in the World Championships at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Jeremy Hunt reportedly spent £44,000 of taxpayers' cash on a private bathroom at the Department of Health headquarters in London including a designer toilet and power shower. Residents and agency staff have been digging in to clear mountains of rubbish which has been piling up on the streets of Birmingham after the industrial action started on June 30. The strike is costing around 4o.000 pounds per day.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 9 Aug 2017 16:42:44 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA terrorist suspect has been shot and arrested in connection with this morning's attack in Paris, which saw six soldiers injured when a BMW mowed down their patrol. The 37-year-old was 'seriously wounded' in a fierce gunfight close to the northern port town of Boulogne-sur-Mer, after he was intercepted driving towards Calais. Dozens of flights in and out of Madeira were cancelled on Monday, stranding thousands of passengers. In Spain a looming airport strike over pay could run from September to December. The tourism law reform approved by the Balearic Government, in force since Tuesday, has put a stop to the accommodation of visitors in legal tourist establishments. The ceiling has been set at 623,624, of which the majority 435,707 are in Majorca An off-duty Madrid municipal policeman has been killed by a cut to his throat during a discussion in a bar in Vicálvaro district in the early hours of Tuesday A British teacher has been arrested in Spain on suspicion of distributing child pornography. The suspect, from Manchester, is accused of taking pictures of his pupils Since new rules came into force in June in Magaluf, 22 people have been fined for having sex in public, and 52 have been fined for public nudity as authorities try to clean up the resort's image. The French government logged 17,867 attempts to break into Calais' port and Channel Tunnel with over 12,300 asylum seekers trying to stow away on UK-bound lorries. Shocking new data reveals hundreds of pupils have been punished in the last four years for sexual acts, including assaulting or harassing other children The full municipality of the Pontevedra Town Hall of Ponteareas , of 23,000 inhabitants, agreed on Monday to enable a budget item to grant a productivity increase to staff members and staff who do not miss work or who make at least 90% of their work commitment. The number of police stations across the nation has been slashed by almost half in less than ten years. The brutal cutbacks have come as violent crime and terrorism have surged. The father of the young man murdered by gangster Kenneth Noye last night said the decision to move the killer to an open prison – and one step closer to freedom - was a ‘a real kick in the teeth’. Noye was jailed for life in 2000 for the murder of 21-year-old Stephen Cameron in a road rage attack four years earlier. Jeremy Corbyn has backed the right of all prisoners to vote in elections, the Mail can reveal. The Labour leader told a conference he believes ‘strongly’ that all inmates should vote. Social care is in such crisis that four in ten homes fail inspections. Watchdogs have reported on 5,300 care homes this year and 2,000 were found inadequate or in need of improvement. It means 70,000 vulnerable residents and patients are at risk. Inspectors found elderly who were left filthy and starving. Others were locked in their bedrooms with no natural light. A grassroots revolt has been credited with forcing the National Trust to change its policy on making volunteers wear gay pride badges. The 48-hour backlash saw at least 240 members rip up their subscriptions. On Saturday, a letter from the trust’s outgoing head Dame Helen Ghosh defending the rule on the rainbow ID badges, which mark the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality, appeared in a national newspaper.Vince TracyA terrorist suspect has been shot and arrested in connection with this morning's attack in Paris, which saw six soldiers injured when a BMW mowed down their patrol. The 37-year-old was 'seriously wounded' in a fierce gunfight close to the northern port town of Boulogne-sur-Mer, after he was intercepted driving towards Calais. Dozens of flights in and out of Madeira were cancelled on Monday, stranding thousands of passengers. In Spain a looming airport strike over pay could run from September to December. The tourism law reform approved by the Balearic Government, in force since Tuesday, has put a stop to the accommodation of visitors in legal tourist establishments. The ceiling has been set at 623,624, of which the majority 435,707 are in Majorca An off-duty Madrid municipal policeman has been killed by a cut to his throat during a discussion in a bar in Vicálvaro district in the early hours of Tuesday A British teacher has been arrested in Spain on suspicion of distributing child pornography. The suspect, from Manchester, is accused of taking pictures of his pupils Since new rules came into force in June in Magaluf, 22 people have been fined for having sex in public, and 52 have been fined for public nudity as authorities try to clean up the resort's image. The French government logged 17,867 attempts to break into Calais' port and Channel Tunnel with over 12,300 asylum seekers trying to stow away on UK-bound lorries. Shocking new data reveals hundreds of pupils have been punished in the last four years for sexual acts, including assaulting or harassing other children The full municipality of the Pontevedra Town Hall of Ponteareas , of 23,000 inhabitants, agreed on Monday to enable a budget item to grant a productivity increase to staff members and staff who do not miss work or who make at least 90% of their work commitment. The number of police stations across the nation has been slashed by almost half in less than ten years. The brutal cutbacks have come as violent crime and terrorism have surged. The father of the young man murdered by gangster Kenneth Noye last night said the decision to move the killer to an open prison – and one step closer to freedom - was a ‘a real kick in the teeth’. Noye was jailed for life in 2000 for the murder of 21-year-old Stephen Cameron in a road rage attack four years earlier. Jeremy Corbyn has backed the right of all prisoners to vote in elections, the Mail can reveal. The Labour leader told a conference he believes ‘strongly’ that all inmates should vote. Social care is in such crisis that four in ten homes fail inspections. Watchdogs have reported on 5,300 care homes this year and 2,000 were found inadequate or in need of improvement. It means 70,000 vulnerable residents and patients are at risk. Inspectors found elderly who were left filthy and starving. Others were locked in their bedrooms with no natural light. A grassroots revolt has been credited with forcing the National Trust to change its policy on making volunteers wear gay pride badges. The 48-hour backlash saw at least 240 members rip up their subscriptions. On Saturday, a letter from the trust’s outgoing head Dame Helen Ghosh defending the rule on the rainbow ID badges, which mark the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality, appeared in a national newspaper.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 2 Aug 2017 13:36:33 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn the second quarter of 2017, the number of people without work in Spain fell to below four million for the first time since the first three months of 2009, when unemployment rose above that threshold a few months after the collapse of the US investment bank Lehman Brothers in September 2008. Experts are forecasting a rise in the number of Spaniards going on summer vacation this year. Following several years of decline due to the economic crisis, the tourism sector is optimistic that the trend will be reversed in 2017. In a part of Cádiz province known as Campo de Gibraltar – adjacent to the British overseas territory – an old battle for control of the drug trade is being waged more aggressively than ever before. Operators in the area carry out their deals with a feeling of impunity, while law enforcement agencies do their best to fight a war that they admit to be losing, for now at least. The following is the story of the ongoing battle from both sides of the trenches. Barcelona’s business community has criticized the city’s authorities for its slow and tepid response in dealing with an attack against a tourist bus in Barcelona last week by a radical group called Arran, which is linked to the tiny, radical-left CUP party, which plays a key role in the municipal and regional governments The public figure that cropped up most often among the 5,800 teens who answered a particular question about their role models was Amancio Ortega, founder of Inditex, the fashion empire that owns popular brands like Zara. The Galicia-born entrepreneur regularly tops the global wealth charts. A newlywed who died after falling from a balcony on a friend's hen do in Benidorm was 'climbing to safety' a new witness has claimed. Kirsty Maxwell died on April 29 after plunging from apartment balcony in the Spanish resort at about 4am. In Spain’s northeastern Basque Country, between Irun and the French city of Hendaye – in the middle of the Bidasoa river that separates the two countries – there is a territory with a peculiar status: Pheasant Island (Isla de los Faisanes in Spanish). A young boy was among those winched to safety after as many as 100 people were trapped inside cable cars dangling over Cologne. Public transport authorities for the city say 32 of of the cars were operating on the line, which runs over the Rhine, when the mishap occurred. The news bulletins have come live from the Battlefields in Europe during World War 1 More than 500,000 men lost their lives at the Battle of Passchendaele, from July 31 to November 6, 1917. Fine words have been spoken but the horrors of war should never be forgotten. Sadly, this media event will soon become just another memory. Channel 4 has been accused of paying ‘blood money’ for ‘deeply personal’ tapes of Princess Diana and that the content about her troubled marriage to Prince Charles will be incredibly hurtful for her family, including her sons William and Harry. The British taxpayers will fund an £80million aid giveaway in Brazil, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced yesterday. Mr Hammond unveiled the promise during a visit to the ninth-largest economy in the world. He said the money would help reduce poverty and fund economic development – but last night critics said it was wrong to give cash to richer developing countries such as Brazil. Londoners have been left 'stranded' inside their homes after 100 miles of roads were closed with more than 100,000 cyclists take part in a mass riding festival. The organisers of RideLondon claim the event has contributed £82million to London's economy since its first edition in 2013 and has also raised £41million for charities. British tourists are queuing for up to four hours at airports because of the botched introduction of tougher EU border checks. Travellers from outside the Schengen free movement zone are being subjected to stricter vetting at passport control. Instead of a few seconds, the process can now take several minutes. The new regime was drawn up by Brussels after it emerged that terrorists may have used EU passports for atrocities in Paris that claimed 142 lives. A Kurdish illegal immigrant is accused of swindling £32,000 in benefits after being smuggled into Britain in the back of a truck.Vince TracyIn the second quarter of 2017, the number of people without work in Spain fell to below four million for the first time since the first three months of 2009, when unemployment rose above that threshold a few months after the collapse of the US investment bank Lehman Brothers in September 2008. Experts are forecasting a rise in the number of Spaniards going on summer vacation this year. Following several years of decline due to the economic crisis, the tourism sector is optimistic that the trend will be reversed in 2017. In a part of Cádiz province known as Campo de Gibraltar – adjacent to the British overseas territory – an old battle for control of the drug trade is being waged more aggressively than ever before. Operators in the area carry out their deals with a feeling of impunity, while law enforcement agencies do their best to fight a war that they admit to be losing, for now at least. The following is the story of the ongoing battle from both sides of the trenches. Barcelona’s business community has criticized the city’s authorities for its slow and tepid response in dealing with an attack against a tourist bus in Barcelona last week by a radical group called Arran, which is linked to the tiny, radical-left CUP party, which plays a key role in the municipal and regional governments The public figure that cropped up most often among the 5,800 teens who answered a particular question about their role models was Amancio Ortega, founder of Inditex, the fashion empire that owns popular brands like Zara. The Galicia-born entrepreneur regularly tops the global wealth charts. A newlywed who died after falling from a balcony on a friend's hen do in Benidorm was 'climbing to safety' a new witness has claimed. Kirsty Maxwell died on April 29 after plunging from apartment balcony in the Spanish resort at about 4am. In Spain’s northeastern Basque Country, between Irun and the French city of Hendaye – in the middle of the Bidasoa river that separates the two countries – there is a territory with a peculiar status: Pheasant Island (Isla de los Faisanes in Spanish). A young boy was among those winched to safety after as many as 100 people were trapped inside cable cars dangling over Cologne. Public transport authorities for the city say 32 of of the cars were operating on the line, which runs over the Rhine, when the mishap occurred. The news bulletins have come live from the Battlefields in Europe during World War 1 More than 500,000 men lost their lives at the Battle of Passchendaele, from July 31 to November 6, 1917. Fine words have been spoken but the horrors of war should never be forgotten. Sadly, this media event will soon become just another memory. Channel 4 has been accused of paying ‘blood money’ for ‘deeply personal’ tapes of Princess Diana and that the content about her troubled marriage to Prince Charles will be incredibly hurtful for her family, including her sons William and Harry. The British taxpayers will fund an £80million aid giveaway in Brazil, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced yesterday. Mr Hammond unveiled the promise during a visit to the ninth-largest economy in the world. He said the money would help reduce poverty and fund economic development – but last night critics said it was wrong to give cash to richer developing countries such as Brazil. Londoners have been left 'stranded' inside their homes after 100 miles of roads were closed with more than 100,000 cyclists take part in a mass riding festival. The organisers of RideLondon claim the event has contributed £82million to London's economy since its first edition in 2013 and has also raised £41million for charities. British tourists are queuing for up to four hours at airports because of the botched introduction of tougher EU border checks. Travellers from outside the Schengen free movement zone are being subjected to stricter vetting at passport control. Instead of a few seconds, the process can now take several minutes. The new regime was drawn up by Brussels after it emerged that terrorists may have used EU passports for atrocities in Paris that claimed 142 lives. A Kurdish illegal immigrant is accused of swindling £32,000 in benefits after being smuggled into Britain in the back of a truck.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 26 Jul 2017 13:43:15 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain’s political parties on Monday sealed a historic agreement against gender violence that seeks to protect women and their children from the moment a doctor identifies any signs of abuse. So far this year, 32 women and six minors have been killed in gender violence-related cases, up from figures for2016. At a historic court appearance on on Wednesday morning, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said that he had “absolutely no knowledge” about the possible existence of parallel accounts within his Popular Party (PP) that were allegedly used for opaque donations and illegal party financing. “I was never in charge of anything to do with accounting.” Madrid’s EMT municipal transportation company is set to hire 220 new maintenance workers between this year and next in a bid to combat the problem of fires breaking out on its fleet of buses. So far this year, a total of nine EMT vehicles have burst into flames, with two of these incidents taking place last week. Supporters of Catalan independence have received a new setback, with the latest poll carried out by the regional government’s Opinion Studies Center (CEO) showing public support for secession from Spain has dipped 3% since March. A senior German MEP has warned that two of the EU’s top Brexit chiefs want to “punish” Britain to stop other countries trying to leave the bloc. Hans-Olaf Henkel, the vice chairman of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group, urged the UK “not to listen” to Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, and Guy Verhofstadt, the European Parliament’s Brexit coordinator. .. Mr Henkel raised specific concerns about the UK Government’s plan to withdraw from the Euratom nuclear regulator which critics fear could make it difficult for Britain to access radioactive material for medical treatments post-Brexit. The European Commission warned Poland it was “getting very close” to taking the unprecedented step of stripping Warsaw of its voting rights at EU summits, unless it stepped back from reforms that would undermine judicial independence. Frans Timmermans, the Commission’s first-vice president, said the executive was prepared to take the so-called nuclear option of triggering Article 7 of the EU’s treaties. In the UK New petrol and diesel cars will be banned from 2040 to improve air quality. The crackdown could also see the introduction of levies on busy roads for owners of the most polluting vehicles.And hopes of a major scrappage scheme to help those who were encouraged to buy diesels appear to have been dashed. The BBC pay row deepened last night after it admitted some of its richest stars use a potential tax dodge. The high-profile presenters have their salaries routed through personal service companies so they can avoid income tax.The corporation refused to say which individuals benefit from the cosy deals, which it supposedly banned five years ago. BBC chiefs have been under siege since obeying a government order to name their 96 staff who earn more than the Prime Minister’s £150,000 salary. Princes William and Harry had not seen their mother for almost a month before her death, they have revealed in a documentary about Diana’s life. Her divorce from Prince Charles meant the boys were ‘bounced’ between their parents, losing out on time with both of them, Harry said. She died the day before they were due to be reunited. In the film, which airs tonight, the princes lavished praise on their mother and her ability to ‘smother’ them with love. As the pier-master on the beaches of Dunkirk, Commander James Campbell Clouston organised the evacuation of more than 200,000 soldiers – only to be killed when his own boat was hit by German bombers. Now, although the Royal Navy officer's bravery has finally been recognised in the new acclaimed film about the 1940 battle, the pier-master in the movie does not use his real name – leaving his family bitterly disappointed. As families jet off for their summer holidays this weekend, the fees are likely to infuriate passengers already frustrated by having to pay for add-ons such as choosing their seats. Wizz Air, another low-cost airline, was this week forced to scrap a £9 fee for larger cabin bags following a backlash from 'confused' customers.Guy Anker, from finance website Moneysavingexpert. com, said: ‘Gone are the days when passengers pay the headline price for a flight. I think people will be quite rightly annoyed by this. Millions of young children’s lives are being put at risk because schools are not teaching them how to swim, a hard-hitting report has warned. Almost a third of pupils are leaving primary school with no skills in the water because teachers are focusing on subjects which are graded by inspectors. Many more have insufficient ability to get themselves out of trouble according to parents of pupils in Year 6 (their last year at primary school), two-thirds of whom fear their children could not save themselves without help.One in 20 schools do not teach swimming at all, despite the subject being on the curriculum for more than 20 years.Vince TracySpain’s political parties on Monday sealed a historic agreement against gender violence that seeks to protect women and their children from the moment a doctor identifies any signs of abuse. So far this year, 32 women and six minors have been killed in gender violence-related cases, up from figures for2016. At a historic court appearance on on Wednesday morning, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said that he had “absolutely no knowledge” about the possible existence of parallel accounts within his Popular Party (PP) that were allegedly used for opaque donations and illegal party financing. “I was never in charge of anything to do with accounting.” Madrid’s EMT municipal transportation company is set to hire 220 new maintenance workers between this year and next in a bid to combat the problem of fires breaking out on its fleet of buses. So far this year, a total of nine EMT vehicles have burst into flames, with two of these incidents taking place last week. Supporters of Catalan independence have received a new setback, with the latest poll carried out by the regional government’s Opinion Studies Center (CEO) showing public support for secession from Spain has dipped 3% since March. A senior German MEP has warned that two of the EU’s top Brexit chiefs want to “punish” Britain to stop other countries trying to leave the bloc. Hans-Olaf Henkel, the vice chairman of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group, urged the UK “not to listen” to Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, and Guy Verhofstadt, the European Parliament’s Brexit coordinator. .. Mr Henkel raised specific concerns about the UK Government’s plan to withdraw from the Euratom nuclear regulator which critics fear could make it difficult for Britain to access radioactive material for medical treatments post-Brexit. The European Commission warned Poland it was “getting very close” to taking the unprecedented step of stripping Warsaw of its voting rights at EU summits, unless it stepped back from reforms that would undermine judicial independence. Frans Timmermans, the Commission’s first-vice president, said the executive was prepared to take the so-called nuclear option of triggering Article 7 of the EU’s treaties. In the UK New petrol and diesel cars will be banned from 2040 to improve air quality. The crackdown could also see the introduction of levies on busy roads for owners of the most polluting vehicles.And hopes of a major scrappage scheme to help those who were encouraged to buy diesels appear to have been dashed. The BBC pay row deepened last night after it admitted some of its richest stars use a potential tax dodge. The high-profile presenters have their salaries routed through personal service companies so they can avoid income tax.The corporation refused to say which individuals benefit from the cosy deals, which it supposedly banned five years ago. BBC chiefs have been under siege since obeying a government order to name their 96 staff who earn more than the Prime Minister’s £150,000 salary. Princes William and Harry had not seen their mother for almost a month before her death, they have revealed in a documentary about Diana’s life. Her divorce from Prince Charles meant the boys were ‘bounced’ between their parents, losing out on time with both of them, Harry said. She died the day before they were due to be reunited. In the film, which airs tonight, the princes lavished praise on their mother and her ability to ‘smother’ them with love. As the pier-master on the beaches of Dunkirk, Commander James Campbell Clouston organised the evacuation of more than 200,000 soldiers – only to be killed when his own boat was hit by German bombers. Now, although the Royal Navy officer's bravery has finally been recognised in the new acclaimed film about the 1940 battle, the pier-master in the movie does not use his real name – leaving his family bitterly disappointed. As families jet off for their summer holidays this weekend, the fees are likely to infuriate passengers already frustrated by having to pay for add-ons such as choosing their seats. Wizz Air, another low-cost airline, was this week forced to scrap a £9 fee for larger cabin bags following a backlash from 'confused' customers.Guy Anker, from finance website Moneysavingexpert. com, said: ‘Gone are the days when passengers pay the headline price for a flight. I think people will be quite rightly annoyed by this. Millions of young children’s lives are being put at risk because schools are not teaching them how to swim, a hard-hitting report has warned. Almost a third of pupils are leaving primary school with no skills in the water because teachers are focusing on subjects which are graded by inspectors. Many more have insufficient ability to get themselves out of trouble according to parents of pupils in Year 6 (their last year at primary school), two-thirds of whom fear their children could not save themselves without help.One in 20 schools do not teach swimming at all, despite the subject being on the curriculum for more than 20 years.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 19 Jul 2017 19:55:28 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe heatwave affecting central, southern and eastern #Spain produced a new record on Thursday afternoon.... With a storm brewing on the horizon of London–Brussels relations over the Brexit negotiations, Felipe VI and Letizia of Spain finally began their twice-postponed state visit to the United Kingdom. The warm welcome extended by Queen Elizabeth and her family, as well as by the British government and parliament, underscored the excellent state of bilateral relations and common interests....... It's nice to see the Wimbledon Ladies champion comes from Spain. Garbiñe Muguruza, 23, is managed by IMG, the US multinational. From July 24, nudism will no longer be an option on the beaches of San Pedro del Pinatar (Murcia) ...Nor will beachgoers be able to plant umbrellas there to reserve a spot, ride a bicycle along the seafront, take pets with them, or listen to loud music. Before the crisis, €1,000 a month was considered a low salary. Furious residents have been left 'angry and distressed' after learning that the HS2 rail link will pass through their newly built £200,000 homes. Sadiq Khan has warned Donald Trump that there will be 'no red carpet' should he visit the United Kingdom. Thousands of students may have voted twice to try to put Jeremy Corbyn into Downing Street. The UK education system has become increasingly gripped by a culture of Orwellian groupthink, where only fashionable, Left-wing opinions are deemed acceptable. Any wish to deviate from this outlook — such as by backing Brexit or the Conservatives — is treated as a kind of heresy, an offensive challenge to the ruling creed. A Bristol cyclist who had her bike stolen beat the thieves at their own game when she set up a sting to take it back from the man selling it on Facebook.Vince TracyThe heatwave affecting central, southern and eastern #Spain produced a new record on Thursday afternoon.... With a storm brewing on the horizon of London–Brussels relations over the Brexit negotiations, Felipe VI and Letizia of Spain finally began their twice-postponed state visit to the United Kingdom. The warm welcome extended by Queen Elizabeth and her family, as well as by the British government and parliament, underscored the excellent state of bilateral relations and common interests....... It's nice to see the Wimbledon Ladies champion comes from Spain. Garbiñe Muguruza, 23, is managed by IMG, the US multinational. From July 24, nudism will no longer be an option on the beaches of San Pedro del Pinatar (Murcia) ...Nor will beachgoers be able to plant umbrellas there to reserve a spot, ride a bicycle along the seafront, take pets with them, or listen to loud music. Before the crisis, €1,000 a month was considered a low salary. Furious residents have been left 'angry and distressed' after learning that the HS2 rail link will pass through their newly built £200,000 homes. Sadiq Khan has warned Donald Trump that there will be 'no red carpet' should he visit the United Kingdom. Thousands of students may have voted twice to try to put Jeremy Corbyn into Downing Street. The UK education system has become increasingly gripped by a culture of Orwellian groupthink, where only fashionable, Left-wing opinions are deemed acceptable. Any wish to deviate from this outlook — such as by backing Brexit or the Conservatives — is treated as a kind of heresy, an offensive challenge to the ruling creed. A Bristol cyclist who had her bike stolen beat the thieves at their own game when she set up a sting to take it back from the man selling it on Facebook.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 12 Jul 2017 22:12:38 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Spanish royals were given an official farewell with honours at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas airport as they set off for London, where they were greeted with 'traditional English rain'. Small groups of hooded anti-capitalist Black Bloc militants scuffled with police after two days of violent clashes which marred the G20 summit. Arab refugees watching the riots from the relative safety of a falafel joint said the rioters were insane for destroying their tolerant adoptive city and were astonished by what they saw as the police's restraint. 'If people did this in Egypt they would be shot,' said Ibrahim Ali, a 29-year-old Egyptian who came here in 2011. 'The state provides everything: housing, unemployment benefits and education. Yet those people are not happy. I don't get it.' The European Court of Human Rights has upheld a Belgian ban on wearing the full-face niqab veil in public. The court ruled that the restriction sought to guarantee social cohesion, the 'protection of the rights and freedoms of others' and that it was 'necessary in a democratic society'. A television show caught the attention of Karsten Kaddat, a young electrician from northern Germany last year. He explained that anyone could get free green energy to consume at home. Intrigued Kaddat rushed to Google and ended up joining the community in which thousands of Germans share the energy they produce in their homes with solar panels. The Ministry of Labour of the Balearic Islands has fined Iberia Airways 25,000 euros. The penalty comes due to the airline's requirement to demand a pregnancy test for aspirants to become flight attendants Spanish income statements from 2015 show that only 7,194 individuals declared more than €600,000. That number is 31% lower than the 10,425 in this bracket in 2007, but well above the 4,000 declaring this amount during the worst moments of the economic crisis. In the UK Connie Yates and Chris Gard, who are battling Great Ormond Street Hospital doctors in the High Court over their son Charlie's life, say they want to debunk eight 'myths' over his condition. An Islamic activist has caused outrage after claiming the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster were 'murdered' by Zionists who fund the Conservative Party. Nazim Ali, a director of the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC), was accused of whipping up hatred in a speech he made at an anti-Israel rally just days after the fire. Three Sikh men helped nearly 70 Afghan illegal immigrants sneak into the UK using the real passports of British Sikhs in a £600,000 scam, a court heard. Border officials were unable to distinguish between the illegal immigrants who masqueraded as the genuine passport holders because they were wearing turbans - which Sikh men are allowed to have on in their ID documents. Despite a thoroughly brilliant tournament Wimbledon’s groundskeepers have again been forced to defend the quality of the courts after players claimed the surface had been damaged by the weather. Fears have been raised the warm weather has made the grass more dangerous to play on, with several competitors pulling out injured in the first week amid some high-profile slips.Vince TracyThe Spanish royals were given an official farewell with honours at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas airport as they set off for London, where they were greeted with 'traditional English rain'. Small groups of hooded anti-capitalist Black Bloc militants scuffled with police after two days of violent clashes which marred the G20 summit. Arab refugees watching the riots from the relative safety of a falafel joint said the rioters were insane for destroying their tolerant adoptive city and were astonished by what they saw as the police's restraint. 'If people did this in Egypt they would be shot,' said Ibrahim Ali, a 29-year-old Egyptian who came here in 2011. 'The state provides everything: housing, unemployment benefits and education. Yet those people are not happy. I don't get it.' The European Court of Human Rights has upheld a Belgian ban on wearing the full-face niqab veil in public. The court ruled that the restriction sought to guarantee social cohesion, the 'protection of the rights and freedoms of others' and that it was 'necessary in a democratic society'. A television show caught the attention of Karsten Kaddat, a young electrician from northern Germany last year. He explained that anyone could get free green energy to consume at home. Intrigued Kaddat rushed to Google and ended up joining the community in which thousands of Germans share the energy they produce in their homes with solar panels. The Ministry of Labour of the Balearic Islands has fined Iberia Airways 25,000 euros. The penalty comes due to the airline's requirement to demand a pregnancy test for aspirants to become flight attendants Spanish income statements from 2015 show that only 7,194 individuals declared more than €600,000. That number is 31% lower than the 10,425 in this bracket in 2007, but well above the 4,000 declaring this amount during the worst moments of the economic crisis. In the UK Connie Yates and Chris Gard, who are battling Great Ormond Street Hospital doctors in the High Court over their son Charlie's life, say they want to debunk eight 'myths' over his condition. An Islamic activist has caused outrage after claiming the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster were 'murdered' by Zionists who fund the Conservative Party. Nazim Ali, a director of the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC), was accused of whipping up hatred in a speech he made at an anti-Israel rally just days after the fire. Three Sikh men helped nearly 70 Afghan illegal immigrants sneak into the UK using the real passports of British Sikhs in a £600,000 scam, a court heard. Border officials were unable to distinguish between the illegal immigrants who masqueraded as the genuine passport holders because they were wearing turbans - which Sikh men are allowed to have on in their ID documents. Despite a thoroughly brilliant tournament Wimbledon’s groundskeepers have again been forced to defend the quality of the courts after players claimed the surface had been damaged by the weather. Fears have been raised the warm weather has made the grass more dangerous to play on, with several competitors pulling out injured in the first week amid some high-profile slips.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 5 Jul 2017 16:47:16 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noJust 30 deputies showed up for a session, prompting an angry reaction from Jean-Claude Juncker:The European Parliament is ridiculous. Very ridiculous. I welcome those of you who made the effort to come to the chamber. But the fact that only around 30 MEPs have shown up for this debate amply demonstrates that this parliament is not serious August 1 is an important date in Germany: most companies across the country open the deadline for young people to apply for a dual vocational training (FP). As a result of the Brexit negotiations, the British government has studied the Spanish immigrants closely for the first time, and found that over half of Spanish workers in the UK work in education, health and finance. Sex changes filed at Spain’s Civil Registry have tripled in the last seven years, according to data from the Justice Ministry. The number of people applying to amend their gender on their Spanish ID document – known as the DNI – went from 132 in 2009 to 436 in 2016. Spain’s former monarch, King Juan Carlos is reportedly annoyed not to have been invited to a ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the creation of the first sitting of the country’s Congress after the return to democracy. A heroic lorrydriver was forced to drive along the roads of Granada whilst its cargo was on fire. He'd noticed his trailer was ablaze and was forced to make the difficult decision on whether to stop the vehicle or not. NO less than 538 live mortar shells were found by surprised divers in a river in Aragon whilst searching for a missing person. The UK will be expected to hand asylum to potentially thousands of refugees to ease the 'unprecedented' migration crisis in Italy, Brussels chiefs said yesterday. The London Bridge terror attack mastermind Khuram Butt's sister has been sacked from Heathrow after being suspended over security fears. Her husband was also suspended from his job at the airport. Foreign boats will no longer be allowed to catch fish close to Britain’s coastline under a move announced by Ministers Pilots today warned of a 'disaster' unless drones are subjected to tougher regulation after a drone caused chaos at London Gatwick Airport. A Muslim student union leader at Salford University has claimed she would like to 'oppress white people' and has suggested there would be an Islamic takeover if more people read the Koran. Meanwhile, another headline reads 'I call on my fellow Muslims to stop blaming VICTIMS of child sex gangs': Lawyer who helped jail the Rochdale grooming gang calls to end violent misogyny he says 'excuses these monsters' Hospitals should ban handshakes and encourage ‘fist bumps’ as an alternative greeting, it has been claimed.Vince TracyJust 30 deputies showed up for a session, prompting an angry reaction from Jean-Claude Juncker:The European Parliament is ridiculous. Very ridiculous. I welcome those of you who made the effort to come to the chamber. But the fact that only around 30 MEPs have shown up for this debate amply demonstrates that this parliament is not serious August 1 is an important date in Germany: most companies across the country open the deadline for young people to apply for a dual vocational training (FP). As a result of the Brexit negotiations, the British government has studied the Spanish immigrants closely for the first time, and found that over half of Spanish workers in the UK work in education, health and finance. Sex changes filed at Spain’s Civil Registry have tripled in the last seven years, according to data from the Justice Ministry. The number of people applying to amend their gender on their Spanish ID document – known as the DNI – went from 132 in 2009 to 436 in 2016. Spain’s former monarch, King Juan Carlos is reportedly annoyed not to have been invited to a ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the creation of the first sitting of the country’s Congress after the return to democracy. A heroic lorrydriver was forced to drive along the roads of Granada whilst its cargo was on fire. He'd noticed his trailer was ablaze and was forced to make the difficult decision on whether to stop the vehicle or not. NO less than 538 live mortar shells were found by surprised divers in a river in Aragon whilst searching for a missing person. The UK will be expected to hand asylum to potentially thousands of refugees to ease the 'unprecedented' migration crisis in Italy, Brussels chiefs said yesterday. The London Bridge terror attack mastermind Khuram Butt's sister has been sacked from Heathrow after being suspended over security fears. Her husband was also suspended from his job at the airport. Foreign boats will no longer be allowed to catch fish close to Britain’s coastline under a move announced by Ministers Pilots today warned of a 'disaster' unless drones are subjected to tougher regulation after a drone caused chaos at London Gatwick Airport. A Muslim student union leader at Salford University has claimed she would like to 'oppress white people' and has suggested there would be an Islamic takeover if more people read the Koran. Meanwhile, another headline reads 'I call on my fellow Muslims to stop blaming VICTIMS of child sex gangs': Lawyer who helped jail the Rochdale grooming gang calls to end violent misogyny he says 'excuses these monsters' Hospitals should ban handshakes and encourage ‘fist bumps’ as an alternative greeting, it has been claimed.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 28 Jun 2017 21:46:12 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAn 'urban clubbing holiday' in which a thousand Britons descended on an Algarve town spiralled into violence after a mass brawl broke out in a bar. Dozens of anti-riot police officers were called in as tourists at the 'Portugal Invasion' festival brawled on the Oura strip in Albufeira, Portugal on Sunday. .....which locals said came after a week of mayhem in the resort. The Iberian Peninsula has been roasting hot this past week and a wildfire that broke out on Saturday night near Doñana National Park, in southern Spain, was still burning on three fronts but authorities BUT improved weather conditions saw the blaze brought under control. Three people suspected of jihadist activity have been arrested in Madrid, the Spanish Interior Ministry said in a release on Wednesday. A woman in Barcelona has been forced to illegally occupy her own apartment after the tenant she had rented it to listed the property without her knowledge on the vacation rental website. Many people associate Spain with siesta. And yet Spaniards have been slow to turn a profit from this habit. Japan, Argentina and Belgium are far ahead on this issue, explains María Estrella Jorro de Inza, owner of Siesta and Go, Spain’s very first business offering customers some down time in between activities. After the disaster at Grenfell Tower the cladding is being checked at buildings across the length and bradth of the UK. Whilst Theresa May is beseiged by this problem Jeremy Corbyn was free to adress the revellers at Glastonbury. Headmasters from 3,000 schools across 14 UK counties sent letters to parents before the general election warning them of the 'dreadful state' of education funding under Tory policies. Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey has resigned from the Church of England after an inquiry found he colluded with senior clergy to protect a paedophile bishop. Former Justice Secretary Liz Truss took the decision to keep a devastating report into the effectiveness of sex offender rehabilitation courses secret. A teenager has been accused of the attempted rape of an 8 year old girl. Officers were called to Nuthurst Park in Moston, Greater Manchester, after reports the girl had been raped and the offender had been chased off by members of the public. The invoice, for Prince Charles and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall to go on a tour to Romania, Italy and Austria this March, is expected to be the most expensive trip taken by a Royal in the past yearVince TracyAn 'urban clubbing holiday' in which a thousand Britons descended on an Algarve town spiralled into violence after a mass brawl broke out in a bar. Dozens of anti-riot police officers were called in as tourists at the 'Portugal Invasion' festival brawled on the Oura strip in Albufeira, Portugal on Sunday. .....which locals said came after a week of mayhem in the resort. The Iberian Peninsula has been roasting hot this past week and a wildfire that broke out on Saturday night near Doñana National Park, in southern Spain, was still burning on three fronts but authorities BUT improved weather conditions saw the blaze brought under control. Three people suspected of jihadist activity have been arrested in Madrid, the Spanish Interior Ministry said in a release on Wednesday. A woman in Barcelona has been forced to illegally occupy her own apartment after the tenant she had rented it to listed the property without her knowledge on the vacation rental website. Many people associate Spain with siesta. And yet Spaniards have been slow to turn a profit from this habit. Japan, Argentina and Belgium are far ahead on this issue, explains María Estrella Jorro de Inza, owner of Siesta and Go, Spain’s very first business offering customers some down time in between activities. After the disaster at Grenfell Tower the cladding is being checked at buildings across the length and bradth of the UK. Whilst Theresa May is beseiged by this problem Jeremy Corbyn was free to adress the revellers at Glastonbury. Headmasters from 3,000 schools across 14 UK counties sent letters to parents before the general election warning them of the 'dreadful state' of education funding under Tory policies. Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey has resigned from the Church of England after an inquiry found he colluded with senior clergy to protect a paedophile bishop. Former Justice Secretary Liz Truss took the decision to keep a devastating report into the effectiveness of sex offender rehabilitation courses secret. A teenager has been accused of the attempted rape of an 8 year old girl. Officers were called to Nuthurst Park in Moston, Greater Manchester, after reports the girl had been raped and the offender had been chased off by members of the public. The invoice, for Prince Charles and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall to go on a tour to Romania, Italy and Austria this March, is expected to be the most expensive trip taken by a Royal in the past yearnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 21 Jun 2017 18:34:35 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noBrussel's elite are in denial over EU crisis-study claims. Residents have been describing the horrific fires in Portugal. Spain is losong 26bn Euros in tax revenue in fraud as Jose Mourinho is the latest name to appear as a soccer fraud. As the Spanish bullet train reaches speeds of 330 km per hour a Spaniard has won a European inventor award for satellite navigation. A British expat who tried to kill his partner has been arrested in Benidorm and a sick thief has stolen Mijas dog charity box. There's advice on how to sleep in the Spanish heat and a coach has been sacked for allowing his junior players to win 25-0! The UK has now suffered an attack at the Finsbury Park mosque. Whilst David Cameron has remained very quiet amidst the Brexit talks his flagship plans to stop offenders reoffending has been branded a flop. The aftermath from the Grenfell Tower blaze suggests a litany of errors and money-making....... the Government is blamed by many.........The heatwave in the UK is breaking many records and schools seem inflexible with their dress codes. The judiciary is still creating shameful decision-making as victims are failed by the system and many young people are being prescribed anti-depressants.Vince TracyBrussel's elite are in denial over EU crisis-study claims. Residents have been describing the horrific fires in Portugal. Spain is losong 26bn Euros in tax revenue in fraud as Jose Mourinho is the latest name to appear as a soccer fraud. As the Spanish bullet train reaches speeds of 330 km per hour a Spaniard has won a European inventor award for satellite navigation. A British expat who tried to kill his partner has been arrested in Benidorm and a sick thief has stolen Mijas dog charity box. There's advice on how to sleep in the Spanish heat and a coach has been sacked for allowing his junior players to win 25-0! The UK has now suffered an attack at the Finsbury Park mosque. Whilst David Cameron has remained very quiet amidst the Brexit talks his flagship plans to stop offenders reoffending has been branded a flop. The aftermath from the Grenfell Tower blaze suggests a litany of errors and money-making....... the Government is blamed by many.........The heatwave in the UK is breaking many records and schools seem inflexible with their dress codes. The judiciary is still creating shameful decision-making as victims are failed by the system and many young people are being prescribed anti-depressants.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:16:35 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe current coach at UK soccer club Manchester City, Josep Guardiola, leveled serious accusations on Sunday against the supposed “authoritarian” character of the Spanish state and of its policies, which supposedly repress the rights and freedoms of the Catalan people. A HUGE police operation has targeted suspected drug traffickers in Mallorca.Some 193 agents, 75 from the mainland,swooped on addresses in Cala Ratjada, Manacor, Inca and Palma in the early hours of Wednesday morning......Seven people in Mallorca have reported to the Civil Guard that a group of foreign men filmed them using a drone while they were sunbathing naked on the deck of a yacht that was moored..... A woman from the northwestern Spanish region of Galicia who found a winning Christmas lottery ticket and cashed it in has been ordered to return her €320,580 winnings. Before Sunday’s French Open final in Paris, there was talk that Swiss tennis player Stanislas “Stan” Wawrinka – a man who lived for years in the very long shadow of his compatriot Roger Federer but who, at age 32 is now ranked at number three in the world, and has quietly become one of the game’s heavyweights – might just have the shots, the stamina and the resolve to beat Rafa Nadal. Twelve people have been confirmed dead and at least 50 injured after an inferno believed to have started when a fridge exploded ripped through a 27-storey west London tower block Tough new language tests have been blamed for the sharp drop in EU nurses arriving to work in the UK. Luccia Amerecco, 29, was allowed to leave HMP Peterborough for a consultation about getting her breasts enhanced and for a round of botox. An 80-year-old millionaire was trampled to death by a herd of cows while out walking in a picturesque countryside village field. Former Oxford don Brian Bellhouse, was killed in the idyllic Sussex village of Guestling while out walking.Vince TracyThe current coach at UK soccer club Manchester City, Josep Guardiola, leveled serious accusations on Sunday against the supposed “authoritarian” character of the Spanish state and of its policies, which supposedly repress the rights and freedoms of the Catalan people. A HUGE police operation has targeted suspected drug traffickers in Mallorca.Some 193 agents, 75 from the mainland,swooped on addresses in Cala Ratjada, Manacor, Inca and Palma in the early hours of Wednesday morning......Seven people in Mallorca have reported to the Civil Guard that a group of foreign men filmed them using a drone while they were sunbathing naked on the deck of a yacht that was moored..... A woman from the northwestern Spanish region of Galicia who found a winning Christmas lottery ticket and cashed it in has been ordered to return her €320,580 winnings. Before Sunday’s French Open final in Paris, there was talk that Swiss tennis player Stanislas “Stan” Wawrinka – a man who lived for years in the very long shadow of his compatriot Roger Federer but who, at age 32 is now ranked at number three in the world, and has quietly become one of the game’s heavyweights – might just have the shots, the stamina and the resolve to beat Rafa Nadal. Twelve people have been confirmed dead and at least 50 injured after an inferno believed to have started when a fridge exploded ripped through a 27-storey west London tower block Tough new language tests have been blamed for the sharp drop in EU nurses arriving to work in the UK. Luccia Amerecco, 29, was allowed to leave HMP Peterborough for a consultation about getting her breasts enhanced and for a round of botox. An 80-year-old millionaire was trampled to death by a herd of cows while out walking in a picturesque countryside village field. Former Oxford don Brian Bellhouse, was killed in the idyllic Sussex village of Guestling while out walking.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 7 Jun 2017 20:01:28 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noEurope and London in particular is still reeling from the latest terrorist atrocity. A Spaniard who runs a bar in London’s Borough Market has become one of the heroes of Saturday’s terrorist attack after a video emerged ......More than two days after the London terror attack in which seven people died and at least 48 people were injured, the fate of 39-year-old Spaniard Ignacio Echevarría, a Madrid native living in London, remains unknown. .. Spain’s Banco Santander has bought the struggling Banco Popular for one euro ...... A new undersea data cable being laid out by Microsoft, Facebook and Telefónica to improve connections between users in the US and Europe will reach the Spanish coast on June 12. A 13-year-old boy lost both his legs from the tibia down on Sunday, after being run over by a Madrid Metro train on Line 1. LIONEL Messi’s charitable foundation has helped more than 1,600 Syrian children go back to school. In the UK the General Election had been halted briefly after the London outrage. With Polling Day now upon us it looks to be a very tight result with difficult times ahead. The Prime Minister said the three attacks in the past three months were not directly connected but were linked by the 'the single evil ideology of Islamist extremism'. Internet giants have been shamed by figures showing that 15 child sex offences are now committed online every day.The rise of almost a half in such crimes over just one year highlights how paedophiles are exploiting the web to target vulnerable youngsters,....... West Yorkshire Police have said more than 100 victims are being supported in Keighley and Bradford, where a gang led by Arif Chowdhury repeatedly raped a 13-year-old. A nurse who murdered two patients and poisoned 19 more at an NHS hospital received £779,000 in legal aid to defend himself......In contrast. four in ten health trusts are planning to slash the number of routine operations they fund in an attempt to save money, a think-tank warns today. Finally, a teacher who was suspended over her sultry selfies has quit her job despite pupils defending her social media posts.Vince TracyEurope and London in particular is still reeling from the latest terrorist atrocity. A Spaniard who runs a bar in London’s Borough Market has become one of the heroes of Saturday’s terrorist attack after a video emerged ......More than two days after the London terror attack in which seven people died and at least 48 people were injured, the fate of 39-year-old Spaniard Ignacio Echevarría, a Madrid native living in London, remains unknown. .. Spain’s Banco Santander has bought the struggling Banco Popular for one euro ...... A new undersea data cable being laid out by Microsoft, Facebook and Telefónica to improve connections between users in the US and Europe will reach the Spanish coast on June 12. A 13-year-old boy lost both his legs from the tibia down on Sunday, after being run over by a Madrid Metro train on Line 1. LIONEL Messi’s charitable foundation has helped more than 1,600 Syrian children go back to school. In the UK the General Election had been halted briefly after the London outrage. With Polling Day now upon us it looks to be a very tight result with difficult times ahead. The Prime Minister said the three attacks in the past three months were not directly connected but were linked by the 'the single evil ideology of Islamist extremism'. Internet giants have been shamed by figures showing that 15 child sex offences are now committed online every day.The rise of almost a half in such crimes over just one year highlights how paedophiles are exploiting the web to target vulnerable youngsters,....... West Yorkshire Police have said more than 100 victims are being supported in Keighley and Bradford, where a gang led by Arif Chowdhury repeatedly raped a 13-year-old. A nurse who murdered two patients and poisoned 19 more at an NHS hospital received £779,000 in legal aid to defend himself......In contrast. four in ten health trusts are planning to slash the number of routine operations they fund in an attempt to save money, a think-tank warns today. Finally, a teacher who was suspended over her sultry selfies has quit her job despite pupils defending her social media posts.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 31 May 2017 11:31:38 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA crash in its computer system forced British airline British Airways (BA) to cancel all flights on Saturday afternoon from the London airports of Heathrow and Gatwick, the largest airports in the country. The problem had started in the morning. First with delays have arrived then the total cancellation. The Spanish taxi sector went on strike on Tuesday to protest the advance of platforms such as Uber and Cabify. The strike was well supported in Madrid and Barcelona. Self-employed in Spain will pay eight euros more a month from June Police closed off part of nearby Marbella's Golden Mile where a hit-and-run driver crashed near a five-star hotel a couple of miles from the Ocean Club after fleeing the scene. He had driven into several pedestrians. Holidaymakers in Magaluf are said to be terrified by a gang of giant muggers who 'nearly asphyxiate' their victims while bear hugging them. Spanish police have arrested two suspects Fancy a holiday in an all-inclusive hotel at the foot of the beach and without paying a euro? It is the fantasy of some who rush to reserve their seaside destination this summer then making false claims for food poisoning. A practice that has cost almost 60 million euros to the hotel sector and has united businessmen from tourist areas as disparate as the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol. British Forces took to their official MOD twitter account to announce the arrival of HMS Torbay at Her Majesty's Naval Base in Gibraltar - where eyewitnesses reported increased security. With just a week to go before the UK decides the next government Theresa May seems to focus on Brexit and Jeremy Corbyn on populist measures. Apart from Nicola Sturgeon the others seem almost conspicuous by their absense! British Airways has been accused of profiting from passengers trapped by the global IT crash who went on to pay huge sums for expensive upgrades just to reach their destinations In a controversial move, EU officials have outlined a huge increase in spending, which they expect the UK to help fund despite voting to leave. While the official number of those claiming sickness benefits for obesity is 160,000, the true figure is likely to be more than five times higher at around 880,000, Professor Dame Carol Black has claimed. A disturbing film on the internet shows a blonde girl grabbing a brunette pupil's hair, pictured, before repeatedly punching her in the head and face at Fraserburgh Academy, Aberdeenshire. A young lad aged just 12 returned to his home in Mossley, Greater Manchester, after realising on the school run that he did not have his text books with him. He then hanged himself in his room.Vince TracyA crash in its computer system forced British airline British Airways (BA) to cancel all flights on Saturday afternoon from the London airports of Heathrow and Gatwick, the largest airports in the country. The problem had started in the morning. First with delays have arrived then the total cancellation. The Spanish taxi sector went on strike on Tuesday to protest the advance of platforms such as Uber and Cabify. The strike was well supported in Madrid and Barcelona. Self-employed in Spain will pay eight euros more a month from June Police closed off part of nearby Marbella's Golden Mile where a hit-and-run driver crashed near a five-star hotel a couple of miles from the Ocean Club after fleeing the scene. He had driven into several pedestrians. Holidaymakers in Magaluf are said to be terrified by a gang of giant muggers who 'nearly asphyxiate' their victims while bear hugging them. Spanish police have arrested two suspects Fancy a holiday in an all-inclusive hotel at the foot of the beach and without paying a euro? It is the fantasy of some who rush to reserve their seaside destination this summer then making false claims for food poisoning. A practice that has cost almost 60 million euros to the hotel sector and has united businessmen from tourist areas as disparate as the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol. British Forces took to their official MOD twitter account to announce the arrival of HMS Torbay at Her Majesty's Naval Base in Gibraltar - where eyewitnesses reported increased security. With just a week to go before the UK decides the next government Theresa May seems to focus on Brexit and Jeremy Corbyn on populist measures. Apart from Nicola Sturgeon the others seem almost conspicuous by their absense! British Airways has been accused of profiting from passengers trapped by the global IT crash who went on to pay huge sums for expensive upgrades just to reach their destinations In a controversial move, EU officials have outlined a huge increase in spending, which they expect the UK to help fund despite voting to leave. While the official number of those claiming sickness benefits for obesity is 160,000, the true figure is likely to be more than five times higher at around 880,000, Professor Dame Carol Black has claimed. A disturbing film on the internet shows a blonde girl grabbing a brunette pupil's hair, pictured, before repeatedly punching her in the head and face at Fraserburgh Academy, Aberdeenshire. A young lad aged just 12 returned to his home in Mossley, Greater Manchester, after realising on the school run that he did not have his text books with him. He then hanged himself in his room.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 24 May 2017 22:29:52 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noNineteen people were first confirmed dead and around 50 injured after a terrorist attack inside Manchester Arena at the end of a teen concert on Monday night Thanks to an EL PAÍS exclusive, citizens learned about the contents of a secret draft “rupture” or “disconnect” law being prepared by Catalan secessionist parties – Junts pel Sí and the anti-establishment CUP – to launch unilateral independence for the region. The President of the Generalitat, Carles Puigdemont , today sent the President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, the letter in which he states that "the essential moment has arrived for the two governments to sit down at the table to discuss." In his letter, Puigdemont says that the government of the Generalitat has "the maximum will to seek a political solution agreed and agreed to meet the demand of the citizens of Catalonia to be able to decide their future." The Supreme Court has ruled that Argentinean soccer star Lionel Messi was responsible for three tax offences. The United Kingdom is not only Spain’s biggest investment destination and the country that provides it with the largest number of tourists; it is also the main customer of the Spanish defense industry. The cost of olive oil in supermarkets is set to soar in the coming months as droughts in the Mediterranean take their toll. A London-bound flight was plunged into chaos when a man was struck down by heat stroke just moments after the plane's air conditioning unit failed - but passengers were still charged £1.80 for a bottle of water. Parents in Rochdale, Manchester, were horrified to discover that all but two of the evil paedophiles were freed early after completing only a portion of their sentences A Daily Mail investigation has found the offensive content shows up in the Facebook news feeds of children as young as 13 after they reveal their insecurities online. Jill Wood, headteacher at Little London Primary School in Leeds, said she is scrapping SATs tests for 11-year-olds over concerns about their mental wellbeing and to ease pressure on themVince TracyNineteen people were first confirmed dead and around 50 injured after a terrorist attack inside Manchester Arena at the end of a teen concert on Monday night Thanks to an EL PAÍS exclusive, citizens learned about the contents of a secret draft “rupture” or “disconnect” law being prepared by Catalan secessionist parties – Junts pel Sí and the anti-establishment CUP – to launch unilateral independence for the region. The President of the Generalitat, Carles Puigdemont , today sent the President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, the letter in which he states that "the essential moment has arrived for the two governments to sit down at the table to discuss." In his letter, Puigdemont says that the government of the Generalitat has "the maximum will to seek a political solution agreed and agreed to meet the demand of the citizens of Catalonia to be able to decide their future." The Supreme Court has ruled that Argentinean soccer star Lionel Messi was responsible for three tax offences. The United Kingdom is not only Spain’s biggest investment destination and the country that provides it with the largest number of tourists; it is also the main customer of the Spanish defense industry. The cost of olive oil in supermarkets is set to soar in the coming months as droughts in the Mediterranean take their toll. A London-bound flight was plunged into chaos when a man was struck down by heat stroke just moments after the plane's air conditioning unit failed - but passengers were still charged £1.80 for a bottle of water. Parents in Rochdale, Manchester, were horrified to discover that all but two of the evil paedophiles were freed early after completing only a portion of their sentences A Daily Mail investigation has found the offensive content shows up in the Facebook news feeds of children as young as 13 after they reveal their insecurities online. Jill Wood, headteacher at Little London Primary School in Leeds, said she is scrapping SATs tests for 11-year-olds over concerns about their mental wellbeing and to ease pressure on themnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 17 May 2017 21:25:44 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noMajor Spanish firms among victims of massive global cyber attack. Authorities say steps taken to mitigate ransomware crisis in Spain but experts warn problem not over. Spain wants new rules for a complete overhaul of the euro zone..Madrid backs the reforms suggested by French President Emmanuel Macron., The traditional method of teaching English is being challenged in Catalonia..... 'Pope Francis has prayed over the graves of the two Portuguese children who he will canonise today in an open air mass in Fatima, nearly 100 years after their death in 1919. NHS computer systems and phones down after cyber attack NHS staff have claimed pop-up messages are appearing on screens saying the PC is 'under control' and they must pay a ransom to stop all the files being deleted Ministers call for 'EU border' in Africa to stem the flow of migrants but Labour makes NO promise to cut immigration in its manifesto.......and said the party would 'develop and implement fair immigration rulesJeremy Corbyn hijacks Theresa May's first EVER Facebook Live. .....;Theresa May revealed that she injects herself with insulin four or five times a day but urged fellow sufferers not to allow the illness to hold them back from doing what they want in life.....Patriotism could account for rising number of Christians. The proportion of people who identify themselves as Church of England worshippers has seen a small rise from 16.3 per cent in 2009 to 17.1 per cent in 2015Vince TracyMajor Spanish firms among victims of massive global cyber attack. Authorities say steps taken to mitigate ransomware crisis in Spain but experts warn problem not over. Spain wants new rules for a complete overhaul of the euro zone..Madrid backs the reforms suggested by French President Emmanuel Macron., The traditional method of teaching English is being challenged in Catalonia..... 'Pope Francis has prayed over the graves of the two Portuguese children who he will canonise today in an open air mass in Fatima, nearly 100 years after their death in 1919. NHS computer systems and phones down after cyber attack NHS staff have claimed pop-up messages are appearing on screens saying the PC is 'under control' and they must pay a ransom to stop all the files being deleted Ministers call for 'EU border' in Africa to stem the flow of migrants but Labour makes NO promise to cut immigration in its manifesto.......and said the party would 'develop and implement fair immigration rulesJeremy Corbyn hijacks Theresa May's first EVER Facebook Live. .....;Theresa May revealed that she injects herself with insulin four or five times a day but urged fellow sufferers not to allow the illness to hold them back from doing what they want in life.....Patriotism could account for rising number of Christians. The proportion of people who identify themselves as Church of England worshippers has seen a small rise from 16.3 per cent in 2009 to 17.1 per cent in 2015news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 10 May 2017 13:08:04 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA woman who killed two cyclists near Valencia has tested positive for drugs or alcohol. ......The number of accidents on Spain’s non-urban roads involving cyclists doubled between 2009 and 2015: from 1,082 to 2,013. A six-year-old girl has died after a bouncy castle exploded and catapulted her more than 45 foot into the air. Maite Pagazaurtundúa,... presented a study that finds that Spain heads the list of EU nations with the biggest death toll from terrorism: 253. Close to 100 people marched on Saturday outside the Hotel Weare in Madrid to protest a trade fair focusing on surrogacy, a practice that is illegal in Spain. According to Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical bureau, only Portugal registered lower public investment than Spain. The passionately pro-EU politician Emmanuel Macron, 39, has been elected as France's youngest ever president ... Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, warned the fragile bloc could crumble if Britain resists demands for the settlement which, say analysts, has ballooned to around £85billion. In the UK Jeremy Corbyn pledged to 'ruin' the Conservative Party in a speech on Tuesday'. ....and The Labour party has given its strongest hint yet that it will slap tax rises on the middle classes if it wins the general election. This can be set against a report that Britain has more billionaires than ever, according to a new rich list. Primary school children should read books that feature same-sex families, such as Mama Bear, Mommy Bear and Baby Bear, according to a new guide to LGBT-friendly schools.Teachers should also sport rainbow pins to show their solidarity with gay pride, 'parents' day should be celebrated, not just mothers' and fathers' day and parents must ensure that gay history month in observed.Vince TracyA woman who killed two cyclists near Valencia has tested positive for drugs or alcohol. ......The number of accidents on Spain’s non-urban roads involving cyclists doubled between 2009 and 2015: from 1,082 to 2,013. A six-year-old girl has died after a bouncy castle exploded and catapulted her more than 45 foot into the air. Maite Pagazaurtundúa,... presented a study that finds that Spain heads the list of EU nations with the biggest death toll from terrorism: 253. Close to 100 people marched on Saturday outside the Hotel Weare in Madrid to protest a trade fair focusing on surrogacy, a practice that is illegal in Spain. According to Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical bureau, only Portugal registered lower public investment than Spain. The passionately pro-EU politician Emmanuel Macron, 39, has been elected as France's youngest ever president ... Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, warned the fragile bloc could crumble if Britain resists demands for the settlement which, say analysts, has ballooned to around £85billion. In the UK Jeremy Corbyn pledged to 'ruin' the Conservative Party in a speech on Tuesday'. ....and The Labour party has given its strongest hint yet that it will slap tax rises on the middle classes if it wins the general election. This can be set against a report that Britain has more billionaires than ever, according to a new rich list. Primary school children should read books that feature same-sex families, such as Mama Bear, Mommy Bear and Baby Bear, according to a new guide to LGBT-friendly schools.Teachers should also sport rainbow pins to show their solidarity with gay pride, 'parents' day should be celebrated, not just mothers' and fathers' day and parents must ensure that gay history month in observed.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 2 May 2017 11:40:34 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain's tourist industry is on an upward trajectory and brimming with optimism. So far, the figures for 2017 show a hike in numbers on 2016, which was already a record-breaking year. .. Public investment in Spain fell to 1.9% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2016, the lowest level since 1995. . The total number of people granted residency in Spain under the so-called Entrepreneur's Law is now 27,301, including family members. While unemployment fell in 2016 it currently stands at 18.75% and is still more than twice the EU average of 8.6%. And as with recent years, several of Spain's regions are among the EU worst unemployment black spots: in fact, five of the 10 worst-affected areas in Europe are in Spain. The death of a British tourist who fell from the tenth floor of a block of holiday flats in Benidorm took a new twist on Sunday as it emerged another British tourist had been arrested..An unnamed holidaymaker was arrested on suspicion of homicide on Saturday and spent the night in custody. Britain has been accused of having 'no idea how Brussels works' in yet another poisonous briefing from the heart of the EU's Brexit negotiation team...repeatedly in the aftermath of President Jean-Claude Juncker's visit to Downing Street last week. Fertility clinics are today accused of exploiting desperate women by asking them to donate eggs for cash and free treatment.Women on low incomes are offered IVF...........AND The idea of bringing people back from the dead by transplanting their brains into donor bodies may sound like science fiction.;But the bizarre vision could be a reality within three years, according to a controversial Italian surgeon. LAST Saturday night the potentially great Anthony Joshua beat the indisputably great Vladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium to retain the world heavyweight boxing championship before 90,000 spectators and many more on pay-per view. One of the six people held by armed police last Thursday over an alleged bomb plot to target London landmarks, was described yesterday as a nightmare neighbour who was once seen waving a hammer at a resident.....AND....A teenage extremist is facing jail after planning to launch a nail-bomb attack on an Elton John concert on the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. Tate gallery staff fighting for the London living wage have been given a 'smack in the teeth' as they were asked to chip in for a boat for their outgoing boss.Vince TracySpain's tourist industry is on an upward trajectory and brimming with optimism. So far, the figures for 2017 show a hike in numbers on 2016, which was already a record-breaking year. .. Public investment in Spain fell to 1.9% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2016, the lowest level since 1995. . The total number of people granted residency in Spain under the so-called Entrepreneur's Law is now 27,301, including family members. While unemployment fell in 2016 it currently stands at 18.75% and is still more than twice the EU average of 8.6%. And as with recent years, several of Spain's regions are among the EU worst unemployment black spots: in fact, five of the 10 worst-affected areas in Europe are in Spain. The death of a British tourist who fell from the tenth floor of a block of holiday flats in Benidorm took a new twist on Sunday as it emerged another British tourist had been arrested..An unnamed holidaymaker was arrested on suspicion of homicide on Saturday and spent the night in custody. Britain has been accused of having 'no idea how Brussels works' in yet another poisonous briefing from the heart of the EU's Brexit negotiation team...repeatedly in the aftermath of President Jean-Claude Juncker's visit to Downing Street last week. Fertility clinics are today accused of exploiting desperate women by asking them to donate eggs for cash and free treatment.Women on low incomes are offered IVF...........AND The idea of bringing people back from the dead by transplanting their brains into donor bodies may sound like science fiction.;But the bizarre vision could be a reality within three years, according to a controversial Italian surgeon. LAST Saturday night the potentially great Anthony Joshua beat the indisputably great Vladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium to retain the world heavyweight boxing championship before 90,000 spectators and many more on pay-per view. One of the six people held by armed police last Thursday over an alleged bomb plot to target London landmarks, was described yesterday as a nightmare neighbour who was once seen waving a hammer at a resident.....AND....A teenage extremist is facing jail after planning to launch a nail-bomb attack on an Elton John concert on the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. Tate gallery staff fighting for the London living wage have been given a 'smack in the teeth' as they were asked to chip in for a boat for their outgoing boss.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 26 Apr 2017 11:23:52 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noRed roses and books flooded the streets of Barcelona as Spain's Catalonia region celebrated its St George's Day on Sunday, with a tradition which is vying for a place on a prestigious UN list. As France was concentrating on the polls a SPOKESMAN for the French Interior Ministry has now confirmed that there was only one individual who was known to the authorities and he opened fire on officers, killing one and leaving two injured before being shot himself. There was also an incident at the Gare du Nord railway station BREMAIN IN SPAIN, a group campaigning for the rights of British citizens in Spain, was part of a delegation to the UK Embassy in Madrid on April 19. After 35 years in politics, this key figure in the ruling Popular Party, Esperanza Aguirre, resigns from office for the third time Five people have been taken to hospital after a ferry crashed off Gran Canaria. The car ferry smashed into a port wall in Las Palmas after an engine failure. Five more were treated on scene. A total of 5,695 people were released from slavery by Spain’s security forces between 2012 and 2016, according to the Interior Ministry. As victims of human trafficking, some were forced into unpaid labor, but the great majority were made to work as prostitutes. A SPANISH academic has claimed that Moroccan intelligence services have helped Spain avert several terrorist attacks in recent years that could have an outcome similar to the attacks that rocked France, Belgium, Germany and the UK. The election dominates the news in the UK as all the leading politicians posture around the country. Support for Sturgeon's breakaway is dropping and the Communists have endorsed Corbyn who majored on every populist issue he could find including new Bank Holidays. Jailed Muslim extremist Nadir Syed, 24, pictured, who wanted to decapitate a prison officer, has won a case in the High Court claiming keeping him in isolation was against his human rights In the UK Former prison officer Safak Bozkurt, pictured, smuggled in cannabis, mobile phones, sim cards and charger cables into HM YOI Isis in Thamesmead, London for £1,000 in cash. Romanian tennis legend Ilie Nastase was unrepentant on Saturday for a racist joke where he said Serena Williams' baby would be 'chocolate with milk' on Friday.Vince TracyRed roses and books flooded the streets of Barcelona as Spain's Catalonia region celebrated its St George's Day on Sunday, with a tradition which is vying for a place on a prestigious UN list. As France was concentrating on the polls a SPOKESMAN for the French Interior Ministry has now confirmed that there was only one individual who was known to the authorities and he opened fire on officers, killing one and leaving two injured before being shot himself. There was also an incident at the Gare du Nord railway station BREMAIN IN SPAIN, a group campaigning for the rights of British citizens in Spain, was part of a delegation to the UK Embassy in Madrid on April 19. After 35 years in politics, this key figure in the ruling Popular Party, Esperanza Aguirre, resigns from office for the third time Five people have been taken to hospital after a ferry crashed off Gran Canaria. The car ferry smashed into a port wall in Las Palmas after an engine failure. Five more were treated on scene. A total of 5,695 people were released from slavery by Spain’s security forces between 2012 and 2016, according to the Interior Ministry. As victims of human trafficking, some were forced into unpaid labor, but the great majority were made to work as prostitutes. A SPANISH academic has claimed that Moroccan intelligence services have helped Spain avert several terrorist attacks in recent years that could have an outcome similar to the attacks that rocked France, Belgium, Germany and the UK. The election dominates the news in the UK as all the leading politicians posture around the country. Support for Sturgeon's breakaway is dropping and the Communists have endorsed Corbyn who majored on every populist issue he could find including new Bank Holidays. Jailed Muslim extremist Nadir Syed, 24, pictured, who wanted to decapitate a prison officer, has won a case in the High Court claiming keeping him in isolation was against his human rights In the UK Former prison officer Safak Bozkurt, pictured, smuggled in cannabis, mobile phones, sim cards and charger cables into HM YOI Isis in Thamesmead, London for £1,000 in cash. Romanian tennis legend Ilie Nastase was unrepentant on Saturday for a racist joke where he said Serena Williams' baby would be 'chocolate with milk' on Friday.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:55:29 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noEL PAÍS shows that 46% of Catalans would support their regions continued presence within Spain if they were granted new and guaranteed exclusive powers. The UK has another General Election on June 8th.......Nicola Sturgeon is hell-bent on breaking up the UK......the Libdems are ready for their comeback and Corbyn sees himself as the saviour of this situation......and...... North Korea is receiving foreign aid from the UK! .Vince TracyEL PAÍS shows that 46% of Catalans would support their regions continued presence within Spain if they were granted new and guaranteed exclusive powers. The UK has another General Election on June 8th.......Nicola Sturgeon is hell-bent on breaking up the UK......the Libdems are ready for their comeback and Corbyn sees himself as the saviour of this situation......and...... North Korea is receiving foreign aid from the UK! .news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 12 Apr 2017 13:24:46 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSwedish police snared a suspected Isis fanatic following a high-speed chase and arrested him in relation to the Stockholm truck attack that saw at least four people killed and 15 injured.The 39-year-old father-of-four was arrested in the northern suburb of Marsta after going on the run following the attack, reported Swedish newspaper Aftonblat.The man, believed to be from Uzbekistan, was wearing a balaclava, with broken glass on his clothes. He reportedly confessed to being involved in the atrocity. A Spanish court has sentenced Miguel Ángel Muñoz to 23 years in prison for murdering Denise Pikka Thiem, a US citizen who was traveling alone on the popular pilgrimage route known as the Camino de Santiago when she was attacked by the Spaniard. Spaniards’ concerns over corruption are growing again, according to an opinion survey by the Center for Sociology Studies (CIS). The poll, which was conducted in early March, shows that unemployment continues to rank among Spain’s top three problems for a significant majority of respondents, 72.3%. Of these, 46.7% said it was the country’s biggest problem, while 19.8% said it was the second worst problem and 5.7% said it was the third. Carme Chacón, a leading figure in the Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) and Spain’s first-ever female defense minister, was found dead on Sunday evening in her apartment in Madrid. She was 46. Spanish social services have taken the twins born to a 64-year-old woman in February into care, citing “indications of vulnerability” and concluding that the pair are “in a deprived situation.” Mauricia Ibáñez, from the northern region of Burgos, has already seen her first child, which she had at the age of 58, taken from her by the regional government of Castilla y León in 2014. Not everybody knows Manolo Prieto but few are unfamiliar with his most famous design: the Osborne bull, whose silhouette can be seen standing proudly against the skyline of many of Spain’s major highways. The main political stories in the UK probably follow Teresa May's support for President Trumps attack on the Syrian airbase An illegal immigrant, who was jailed for attempted rape, has been given £27,000 in compensation for being in prison too long. Bashdar Abdulla Qarani, 36, arrived in Britain illegally in 2005, and became a repeat offender, including battery, theft and carrying a knife. He was allowed to stay in the country and was jailed for four years in 2012 for attempted rape in South Wales. What a parable for our times the great diesel scandal has been, as councils vie to see which can devise the heaviest taxes on nearly half the cars in Britain because they are powered by nasty, polluting diesel. This week, it was announced many diesel drivers will soon have to pay fully £24 a day to drive into Central London, while 35 towns across the country are thinking of following suit. Already some councils charge up to £90 more for a permit to park a diesel car. The roots of this debacle go back to the heyday of Tony Blair’s government, when his chief scientific adviser, Sir David King, became obsessed with the need to fight global warming. Although he was an expert in ‘surface chemistry’ — roughly speaking, the study of what happens when, for example, a liquid meets a gas — King had no qualifications in climate science. Parents, heads and politicians called on ministers to ‘cap’ the price of summer getaways, which can rise by more than £1,000 at the end of term. Firms were accused of ‘holding law-abiding parents to ransom’ after a father yesterday lost his fight against a £60 fine for an unauthorised term-time trip. The ruling means families will face a fine or prosecution if pupils take even half a day off without permission. Parents now have little choice but to book within school holidays, leaving them at the mercy of travel firms charging sky-high prices. Lib Dem education spokesman John Pugh said ‘greedy’ firms must ‘stop exploiting hardworking parents’.Vince TracySwedish police snared a suspected Isis fanatic following a high-speed chase and arrested him in relation to the Stockholm truck attack that saw at least four people killed and 15 injured.The 39-year-old father-of-four was arrested in the northern suburb of Marsta after going on the run following the attack, reported Swedish newspaper Aftonblat.The man, believed to be from Uzbekistan, was wearing a balaclava, with broken glass on his clothes. He reportedly confessed to being involved in the atrocity. A Spanish court has sentenced Miguel Ángel Muñoz to 23 years in prison for murdering Denise Pikka Thiem, a US citizen who was traveling alone on the popular pilgrimage route known as the Camino de Santiago when she was attacked by the Spaniard. Spaniards’ concerns over corruption are growing again, according to an opinion survey by the Center for Sociology Studies (CIS). The poll, which was conducted in early March, shows that unemployment continues to rank among Spain’s top three problems for a significant majority of respondents, 72.3%. Of these, 46.7% said it was the country’s biggest problem, while 19.8% said it was the second worst problem and 5.7% said it was the third. Carme Chacón, a leading figure in the Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) and Spain’s first-ever female defense minister, was found dead on Sunday evening in her apartment in Madrid. She was 46. Spanish social services have taken the twins born to a 64-year-old woman in February into care, citing “indications of vulnerability” and concluding that the pair are “in a deprived situation.” Mauricia Ibáñez, from the northern region of Burgos, has already seen her first child, which she had at the age of 58, taken from her by the regional government of Castilla y León in 2014. Not everybody knows Manolo Prieto but few are unfamiliar with his most famous design: the Osborne bull, whose silhouette can be seen standing proudly against the skyline of many of Spain’s major highways. The main political stories in the UK probably follow Teresa May's support for President Trumps attack on the Syrian airbase An illegal immigrant, who was jailed for attempted rape, has been given £27,000 in compensation for being in prison too long. Bashdar Abdulla Qarani, 36, arrived in Britain illegally in 2005, and became a repeat offender, including battery, theft and carrying a knife. He was allowed to stay in the country and was jailed for four years in 2012 for attempted rape in South Wales. What a parable for our times the great diesel scandal has been, as councils vie to see which can devise the heaviest taxes on nearly half the cars in Britain because they are powered by nasty, polluting diesel. This week, it was announced many diesel drivers will soon have to pay fully £24 a day to drive into Central London, while 35 towns across the country are thinking of following suit. Already some councils charge up to £90 more for a permit to park a diesel car. The roots of this debacle go back to the heyday of Tony Blair’s government, when his chief scientific adviser, Sir David King, became obsessed with the need to fight global warming. Although he was an expert in ‘surface chemistry’ — roughly speaking, the study of what happens when, for example, a liquid meets a gas — King had no qualifications in climate science. Parents, heads and politicians called on ministers to ‘cap’ the price of summer getaways, which can rise by more than £1,000 at the end of term. Firms were accused of ‘holding law-abiding parents to ransom’ after a father yesterday lost his fight against a £60 fine for an unauthorised term-time trip. The ruling means families will face a fine or prosecution if pupils take even half a day off without permission. Parents now have little choice but to book within school holidays, leaving them at the mercy of travel firms charging sky-high prices. Lib Dem education spokesman John Pugh said ‘greedy’ firms must ‘stop exploiting hardworking parents’.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 5 Apr 2017 21:52:57 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAccording to the press Alexander Torshin, deputy governor of the Central Bank of Russia and investigated in Spain for money laundering, has infiltrated the US president’s circle European guidelines to the Brexit negotiations specifically mention the disputed territory of Gibraltar and provide backing to Spanish demands for bilateral talks with London. Spain’s foreign minister called for calm in the wake of suggestions from the former leader of the UK Conservative party, Michael Howard, that the current British prime minister would be willing to go to war to protect the interests of Gibraltar. The number of Catalans who oppose separating from Spain has grown over the last three months to 48.5%, compared with 44.3% who support secession. More and more residential apartments are being transformed into occasional accommodation in Madrid forcing long-term residents out into the suburbs as they are suddenly priced out of their own homes. A vegan restaurant in the Spanish city of Tarragona, in Catalonia, has been accused of “humiliating” mothers bottle feeding their babies while dining there, sparking an online spat. Don't expect EU free movement to end for at least five years, May warns: PM says there will be an 'implementation period' after Britain leaves Cricketer, Mustafa Bashir, 34, who was spared jail for beating his wife with a bat after telling a judge he would lose a professional contract will have his sentence reviewed A millionaire peer has been clocking in to the Lords to claim hundreds of pounds in allowances, then leaving to give lucrative after-dinner speeches. Digby Jones, former director-general of the CBI, billed the taxpayer £2,400 for attending Parliament on eight occasions in one month.. Dog breeder calls out to his family as he is held in custody after denying letting his bulldogs 'Taser' and 'Kayos' 'go on the rampage and bite two people' before they were shot dead by police A 32-year-old junior doctor who has been found dead at her Devon home once wrote a viral Facebook post about the pressures of working in a hospital emergency department.Vince TracyAccording to the press Alexander Torshin, deputy governor of the Central Bank of Russia and investigated in Spain for money laundering, has infiltrated the US president’s circle European guidelines to the Brexit negotiations specifically mention the disputed territory of Gibraltar and provide backing to Spanish demands for bilateral talks with London. Spain’s foreign minister called for calm in the wake of suggestions from the former leader of the UK Conservative party, Michael Howard, that the current British prime minister would be willing to go to war to protect the interests of Gibraltar. The number of Catalans who oppose separating from Spain has grown over the last three months to 48.5%, compared with 44.3% who support secession. More and more residential apartments are being transformed into occasional accommodation in Madrid forcing long-term residents out into the suburbs as they are suddenly priced out of their own homes. A vegan restaurant in the Spanish city of Tarragona, in Catalonia, has been accused of “humiliating” mothers bottle feeding their babies while dining there, sparking an online spat. Don't expect EU free movement to end for at least five years, May warns: PM says there will be an 'implementation period' after Britain leaves Cricketer, Mustafa Bashir, 34, who was spared jail for beating his wife with a bat after telling a judge he would lose a professional contract will have his sentence reviewed A millionaire peer has been clocking in to the Lords to claim hundreds of pounds in allowances, then leaving to give lucrative after-dinner speeches. Digby Jones, former director-general of the CBI, billed the taxpayer £2,400 for attending Parliament on eight occasions in one month.. Dog breeder calls out to his family as he is held in custody after denying letting his bulldogs 'Taser' and 'Kayos' 'go on the rampage and bite two people' before they were shot dead by police A 32-year-old junior doctor who has been found dead at her Devon home once wrote a viral Facebook post about the pressures of working in a hospital emergency department.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:38:47 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA woman with roots in Spain’s northwestern Galicia region was among those killed in the terrorist attack in London on Wednesday SPAIN has applauded Theresa May’s tough approach on Scottish independence. It comes after she told SNP’s Nicola Sturgeon that ‘now is not the time’ for a referendum on the issue. Indignation in southern European countries keeps growing following recent statements by the head of eurozone finance ministers,..... The fiscal gap in Spain’s pensions system is getting wider every year. Job creation has been growing at a rate of 3% over the past two years, and consequently so have Social Security affiliations....... Matador Antonio Romero who was the victim of a 1,160 bull named Caporal who gored him 11 inches deep in him rectal area Sunday in Mexico City, has given a 'thumbs up' from his hospital bed On May 15, 2011, Spain was convulsed by one of the most spectacular popular uprisings in its history. Spanish citizens had plenty to be disgruntled about: economic recession, ... ISIS has claimed responsibility for the Westminster attack which left four dead and dozens injured. Amber Rudd and Boris Johnson have warned that companies such as Google and Facebook are acting as a 'conduit' for murderous terrorists, .... A rape victim has backed a warning by the female judge presiding over her case that drunk women are putting themselves in danger. A disabled grandmother was beaten with a baseball bat and left with horrific injuries after her home was invaded by a gang of men The extent of bad behaviour in schools is being underestimated as heads try to cover up problems during inspections, a Government adviser has warned. England’s behaviour tsar, Tom Bennett.....Vince TracyA woman with roots in Spain’s northwestern Galicia region was among those killed in the terrorist attack in London on Wednesday SPAIN has applauded Theresa May’s tough approach on Scottish independence. It comes after she told SNP’s Nicola Sturgeon that ‘now is not the time’ for a referendum on the issue. Indignation in southern European countries keeps growing following recent statements by the head of eurozone finance ministers,..... The fiscal gap in Spain’s pensions system is getting wider every year. Job creation has been growing at a rate of 3% over the past two years, and consequently so have Social Security affiliations....... Matador Antonio Romero who was the victim of a 1,160 bull named Caporal who gored him 11 inches deep in him rectal area Sunday in Mexico City, has given a 'thumbs up' from his hospital bed On May 15, 2011, Spain was convulsed by one of the most spectacular popular uprisings in its history. Spanish citizens had plenty to be disgruntled about: economic recession, ... ISIS has claimed responsibility for the Westminster attack which left four dead and dozens injured. Amber Rudd and Boris Johnson have warned that companies such as Google and Facebook are acting as a 'conduit' for murderous terrorists, .... A rape victim has backed a warning by the female judge presiding over her case that drunk women are putting themselves in danger. A disabled grandmother was beaten with a baseball bat and left with horrific injuries after her home was invaded by a gang of men The extent of bad behaviour in schools is being underestimated as heads try to cover up problems during inspections, a Government adviser has warned. England’s behaviour tsar, Tom Bennett.....news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 22 Mar 2017 10:52:27 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noNearly 760 giant sculptures went up in flames on Sunday night when the Spanish city of Valencia ended its famous Fallas celebration. Around 3,000 police officers and over 400 firefighters patrolled the streets of the Mediterranean city to ensure safety during a time-honored celebration that has made it into UNESCO’s list of World Intangible Heritage of Humanity last November. Civilian intermediaries speaking in the name of ETA, the Basque terrorist organization, will notify the French judiciary of the location of its arms caches in what constitutes a unilateral and unconditional disarmament to be completed on April 8. THOUSANDS took to the streets of Barcelona to protest against Cataluña’ s independence bid. The demonstrators were protesting against the Catalan government’s plans to hold an independence referendum in September. More than 100 tourists spent the night on Mount Teide, Spain’s highest peak, and dozens were trapped in gondolas The multibillionaire behind the Zara retail chain has banked another £1bn after the fashion group reported record sales and profits. Amancio Ortega, Europe’s richest man, will receive €1.26bn (£1.1bn) from Inditex, the Spanish company he started more than four decades ago, which owns Zara and many other brands.. Eurosceptics have reacted with fury after Jean-Claude Juncker boasted that no-one else will want to leave the EU after they see how harshly Britain is punished. The European Commission chief crowed that the 'example' of the UK would ensure the survival of the Brussels club. Jeremy Corbyn provoked fury today after paying a glowing tribute to former IRA commander Martin McGuinness as a 'great family man'. The Labour leader, who was friends with the former Northern Ireland deputy first minister, said he was thinking about McGuinness's relatives this morning. He tweeted: 'Martin McGuinness played a huge role in bringing about peace in Northern Ireland. He was a great family man and my thoughts are with them.' The BBC has been accused of ' despicable fawning' over 'terrorist godfather' and former IRA commander Martin McGuinness in their obituary pieces this morning. On Twitter some furious viewers accused the corporation of having 'blood on their hands' and 'fawning over [him] like he was some sort of misunderstood peacekeeper.' The extraordinary news that George Osborne is to become the new editor of the Evening Standard has sent the twittering classes into an uproar. The Tory party was in crisis over the election expenses scandal after it was fined a record £70,000 for breaking the rules and its former treasurer was reported to the police. The Electoral Commission said the party had failed to record correctly a total of £275,813 at the 2015 general election and three by-elections in 2014. Sparkbrook has become synonymous with Islamic extremism; one in ten of all Britain's convicted Islamic terrorists, we now know, have come from Sparkbrook and four adjoining council wards. The BBC has been blasted for not cutting off a paedophile who rang in a phone-in to say how his eight year old daughters enjoyed being raped by him. This week, ITV’s late-night car-crash of a programme, The Nightly Show, hit a new low when its ratings slumped below a million. For the 10pm slot, it’s an embarrassing figure. Mind you, with potty-mouthed Davina McCall in the chair — following comedians David Walliams’ and John Bishop’s less than glorious turns at hosting — is anyone surprised? The Nightly Show is a pathetic creation: puerile, witless and embarrassing to watch. The presenters try their hardest, in a desperate sort of way, but what happened to the script? Where are the jokes?Vince TracyNearly 760 giant sculptures went up in flames on Sunday night when the Spanish city of Valencia ended its famous Fallas celebration. Around 3,000 police officers and over 400 firefighters patrolled the streets of the Mediterranean city to ensure safety during a time-honored celebration that has made it into UNESCO’s list of World Intangible Heritage of Humanity last November. Civilian intermediaries speaking in the name of ETA, the Basque terrorist organization, will notify the French judiciary of the location of its arms caches in what constitutes a unilateral and unconditional disarmament to be completed on April 8. THOUSANDS took to the streets of Barcelona to protest against Cataluña’ s independence bid. The demonstrators were protesting against the Catalan government’s plans to hold an independence referendum in September. More than 100 tourists spent the night on Mount Teide, Spain’s highest peak, and dozens were trapped in gondolas The multibillionaire behind the Zara retail chain has banked another £1bn after the fashion group reported record sales and profits. Amancio Ortega, Europe’s richest man, will receive €1.26bn (£1.1bn) from Inditex, the Spanish company he started more than four decades ago, which owns Zara and many other brands.. Eurosceptics have reacted with fury after Jean-Claude Juncker boasted that no-one else will want to leave the EU after they see how harshly Britain is punished. The European Commission chief crowed that the 'example' of the UK would ensure the survival of the Brussels club. Jeremy Corbyn provoked fury today after paying a glowing tribute to former IRA commander Martin McGuinness as a 'great family man'. The Labour leader, who was friends with the former Northern Ireland deputy first minister, said he was thinking about McGuinness's relatives this morning. He tweeted: 'Martin McGuinness played a huge role in bringing about peace in Northern Ireland. He was a great family man and my thoughts are with them.' The BBC has been accused of ' despicable fawning' over 'terrorist godfather' and former IRA commander Martin McGuinness in their obituary pieces this morning. On Twitter some furious viewers accused the corporation of having 'blood on their hands' and 'fawning over [him] like he was some sort of misunderstood peacekeeper.' The extraordinary news that George Osborne is to become the new editor of the Evening Standard has sent the twittering classes into an uproar. The Tory party was in crisis over the election expenses scandal after it was fined a record £70,000 for breaking the rules and its former treasurer was reported to the police. The Electoral Commission said the party had failed to record correctly a total of £275,813 at the 2015 general election and three by-elections in 2014. Sparkbrook has become synonymous with Islamic extremism; one in ten of all Britain's convicted Islamic terrorists, we now know, have come from Sparkbrook and four adjoining council wards. The BBC has been blasted for not cutting off a paedophile who rang in a phone-in to say how his eight year old daughters enjoyed being raped by him. This week, ITV’s late-night car-crash of a programme, The Nightly Show, hit a new low when its ratings slumped below a million. For the 10pm slot, it’s an embarrassing figure. Mind you, with potty-mouthed Davina McCall in the chair — following comedians David Walliams’ and John Bishop’s less than glorious turns at hosting — is anyone surprised? The Nightly Show is a pathetic creation: puerile, witless and embarrassing to watch. The presenters try their hardest, in a desperate sort of way, but what happened to the script? Where are the jokes?news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 15 Mar 2017 11:09:20 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noMigrant smuggling has expanded dramatically and is so prevalent in Europe it is now comparable to the illegal drugs market, a new report has warned. Former Catalan president Artur Mas was banned from holding office for two years on Monday for his role in organising an illegal 2015 independence referendum. The Spanish coastal city of Alicante on Tuesday morning began cleanup duties following the biggest downpour in recent memory. Rainfall in the popular Mediterranean destination was a whopping 137 litres per square meter (equivalent to 137mm), half of which came down in the space of just two hours. That makes the past 24 hours the city’s third-rainiest day in the last 80 years, A former safety official for Spain's state railway operator has been charged with homicide over a 2013 train derailment that left 80 people dead, according to a judicial ruling released Monday. Benidorm Local Police detained in the early hours of Friday morning, one of the ten most wanted by the UK, a 25 year old Brian Gareth Edwards who is face three life sentences for violence and burglaries with intimidation and drug trafficking. THE tallest flower in the world has blossomed for the first time in Spain. The suitably-named phallic looking Amorphophallus orchid, which is three metres tall, has burst into flower at Estepona’s Orchidarium. Spain has warned Scotland it would be at the 'back of the queue' for EU membership if it voted for independence. Foreign minister Alfonso Dastis said Spain would do nothing to encourage 'secession' in other countries. The Spanish government has a long dispute with its own Catalonia region. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled plans for a snap re-run of the 2014 independence referendum in a bid to preserve Scotland's place in Europe. The SNP leader has infuriated Prime Minister Theresa May with her demand for a poll between autumn 2018 and spring 2019 before Brexit is finalised. The Queen is throwing open the doors of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle to Commonwealth leaders as the UK looks to forge new trade relations ahead of Brexit. Prime ministers and presidents from more than 50 countries will gather for meetings in the royal residences during a summit next year. A man who was stabbed 36 times by his neighbour says he has been advised to steer clear of a large part of his home town because his attacker is back on the streets. Victim Terry Robinson was horrified when he received a letter from the probation service explaining that paranoid schizophrenic Dean Marshall has been granted 'escorted leaves for rehabilitation purposes'. A drunken ex-police officer whose bull terrier savaged a five-year-old boy and his mother as she stood by doing nothing to help was today spared jail. Half of employers do not think that graduates generally have the workplace skills they need when they are first hired, according to a report. It suggests that many university leavers are lacking essential qualities, such as teamwork and problem-solving when they enter the job market. Pupil's happiness is to be made a greater priority in schools after the government announced plans to promote wellbeing in the classroom. The Department of Education is set to trial mindfulness lessons whereby pupils as young as eight meditate and and do breathing exercises to reduce stress. Exam age students are to trial hour-long classes, designed to teach them how to cope with stress and deeper mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.Vince TracyMigrant smuggling has expanded dramatically and is so prevalent in Europe it is now comparable to the illegal drugs market, a new report has warned. Former Catalan president Artur Mas was banned from holding office for two years on Monday for his role in organising an illegal 2015 independence referendum. The Spanish coastal city of Alicante on Tuesday morning began cleanup duties following the biggest downpour in recent memory. Rainfall in the popular Mediterranean destination was a whopping 137 litres per square meter (equivalent to 137mm), half of which came down in the space of just two hours. That makes the past 24 hours the city’s third-rainiest day in the last 80 years, A former safety official for Spain's state railway operator has been charged with homicide over a 2013 train derailment that left 80 people dead, according to a judicial ruling released Monday. Benidorm Local Police detained in the early hours of Friday morning, one of the ten most wanted by the UK, a 25 year old Brian Gareth Edwards who is face three life sentences for violence and burglaries with intimidation and drug trafficking. THE tallest flower in the world has blossomed for the first time in Spain. The suitably-named phallic looking Amorphophallus orchid, which is three metres tall, has burst into flower at Estepona’s Orchidarium. Spain has warned Scotland it would be at the 'back of the queue' for EU membership if it voted for independence. Foreign minister Alfonso Dastis said Spain would do nothing to encourage 'secession' in other countries. The Spanish government has a long dispute with its own Catalonia region. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled plans for a snap re-run of the 2014 independence referendum in a bid to preserve Scotland's place in Europe. The SNP leader has infuriated Prime Minister Theresa May with her demand for a poll between autumn 2018 and spring 2019 before Brexit is finalised. The Queen is throwing open the doors of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle to Commonwealth leaders as the UK looks to forge new trade relations ahead of Brexit. Prime ministers and presidents from more than 50 countries will gather for meetings in the royal residences during a summit next year. A man who was stabbed 36 times by his neighbour says he has been advised to steer clear of a large part of his home town because his attacker is back on the streets. Victim Terry Robinson was horrified when he received a letter from the probation service explaining that paranoid schizophrenic Dean Marshall has been granted 'escorted leaves for rehabilitation purposes'. A drunken ex-police officer whose bull terrier savaged a five-year-old boy and his mother as she stood by doing nothing to help was today spared jail. Half of employers do not think that graduates generally have the workplace skills they need when they are first hired, according to a report. It suggests that many university leavers are lacking essential qualities, such as teamwork and problem-solving when they enter the job market. Pupil's happiness is to be made a greater priority in schools after the government announced plans to promote wellbeing in the classroom. The Department of Education is set to trial mindfulness lessons whereby pupils as young as eight meditate and and do breathing exercises to reduce stress. Exam age students are to trial hour-long classes, designed to teach them how to cope with stress and deeper mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 7 Mar 2017 20:45:25 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain is increasingly attractive to Chinese investors. The mastermind behind Gürtel, a corrupt business network that operated across six Spanish regions between 1999 and 2005, is ready to return around €22 million stashed in Swiss bank accounts .... A human tower team member has been killed and two others injured in a freak accident in Spain..... Spaniards are among the biggest substance abusers in Europe..... Brexit has been bad news for Gibraltar. ...Spain will recover the right recognized in Article X of the Treaty of Utrecht to control or close access to the British Overseas Territory. .Juan José Cañas from the city of Malaga in southern Spain is 80 years old, and although he retired two decades ago, he says his many offspring have been keeping him busy lately. ...... In the UK a paedophile left a four-year-old boy with brain and spinal injuries after using pliers to inflict injuries ..... One in ten of all Britain’s Islamist terrorists come from just five council wards in Birmingham. The BBC has been accused of being ‘dismissive’ of Christianity and lambasted for its ignorance after questioning whether an MP should have attended a parliamentary meeting with an Ash Wednesday cross on her forehead. A builder who built his life on 'staggering lies' has been jailed for two years after making more than £1 million over the course of a decade by pretending to have a PhD to become chairman of two NHS Trusts... ... Britain's most lucrative bus lane cameras have been revealed with one device alone making its council £6,000 a day..... Plans to kick out misbehaving peers who bring the House of Lords into 'disrepute' have been quietly dropped...... The Queen has an enviable array of outfits to choose from. But it turns out the handbags and jewellery aren't just for show......Vince TracySpain is increasingly attractive to Chinese investors. The mastermind behind Gürtel, a corrupt business network that operated across six Spanish regions between 1999 and 2005, is ready to return around €22 million stashed in Swiss bank accounts .... A human tower team member has been killed and two others injured in a freak accident in Spain..... Spaniards are among the biggest substance abusers in Europe..... Brexit has been bad news for Gibraltar. ...Spain will recover the right recognized in Article X of the Treaty of Utrecht to control or close access to the British Overseas Territory. .Juan José Cañas from the city of Malaga in southern Spain is 80 years old, and although he retired two decades ago, he says his many offspring have been keeping him busy lately. ...... In the UK a paedophile left a four-year-old boy with brain and spinal injuries after using pliers to inflict injuries ..... One in ten of all Britain’s Islamist terrorists come from just five council wards in Birmingham. The BBC has been accused of being ‘dismissive’ of Christianity and lambasted for its ignorance after questioning whether an MP should have attended a parliamentary meeting with an Ash Wednesday cross on her forehead. A builder who built his life on 'staggering lies' has been jailed for two years after making more than £1 million over the course of a decade by pretending to have a PhD to become chairman of two NHS Trusts... ... Britain's most lucrative bus lane cameras have been revealed with one device alone making its council £6,000 a day..... Plans to kick out misbehaving peers who bring the House of Lords into 'disrepute' have been quietly dropped...... The Queen has an enviable array of outfits to choose from. But it turns out the handbags and jewellery aren't just for show......news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 1 Mar 2017 21:02:14 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.htm chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn January, the transgender support group Chrysallis launched an awareness campaign in northern Spain using the slogan: “There are girls with penises and boys with vulvas BRITS are being put off holidays in Spain by the pound’s drop in value. More than 40% of Britons will change their holiday plans because of the post-Brexit devaluation, according to data from travel insurer Columbus Direct. The city of Barcelona has begun taking down 367 commemorative plaques dating back to the Franco era and which were still on view in buildings across the districts of Gràcia and Nou Barris. Emilio Perez’s serious economic troubles have resulted in an intriguing business idea. The resident of Villapresente, a forest ranger and pinewood seller, hit rock bottom when he was unable to sell his trees due to low demand during the economic crisis. His solution was to build Spain’ s largest maze with his unsold trees.... A NIGHTCLUB in Spain has enraged feminist groups for offering free entry, drinks and €100 to women who ‘go commando’. .......Within twelve hours of my landing in Sweden, an asylum centre was burned down, arson suspected; a hand grenade was planted in a bin, either for the police or the mosque; and another hand grenade exploding, injuring one in Malmö...... Baroness Chakrabarti has been ridiculed after she wrongly blamed low turnout for Labour's humiliating defeat in Copeland....The shadow attorney general..insisted the leader was not responsible for the worst by-election performance since the war. Paedophiles should not face jail for looking at pornographic images of children unless they are a physical threat to youngsters, says Britain’s most senior child protection officer. Thousands of thugs who abuse their partners are able to avoid harsher sentences by agreeing to apologise and shake the hands of their victims under 'restorative justice' measures. The RAF has banned servicewomen from wearing skirts on parade so that transgender personnel don't feel excluded. The salary for politicians is set to go up by more than £1,000 from April next year to £76,011, the Commons pay watchdog has confirmed. Also, University chiefs are taking home an average of £277,834, while the highest individual deal reached £451,000. The number of people arriving in the UK from Bulgaria and Romania has risen significantly since the Brexit vote, new figures show. But figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) also reveal a 'statistically significant' rise in citizens from so-called EU8 nations British teachers struggle to inform youngsters about the correct use of colons and how to spell words such as ‘definitely’ because they do not have a good enough grasp of the basics themselves. Minicab drivers have denounced plans by Transport for London to introduce tests to prove they can speak English - which include questions on the Northern Lights and the 'problem of river pollution'. wearing no underwear. .Vince TracyIn January, the transgender support group Chrysallis launched an awareness campaign in northern Spain using the slogan: “There are girls with penises and boys with vulvas BRITS are being put off holidays in Spain by the pound’s drop in value. More than 40% of Britons will change their holiday plans because of the post-Brexit devaluation, according to data from travel insurer Columbus Direct. The city of Barcelona has begun taking down 367 commemorative plaques dating back to the Franco era and which were still on view in buildings across the districts of Gràcia and Nou Barris. Emilio Perez’s serious economic troubles have resulted in an intriguing business idea. The resident of Villapresente, a forest ranger and pinewood seller, hit rock bottom when he was unable to sell his trees due to low demand during the economic crisis. His solution was to build Spain’ s largest maze with his unsold trees.... A NIGHTCLUB in Spain has enraged feminist groups for offering free entry, drinks and €100 to women who ‘go commando’. .......Within twelve hours of my landing in Sweden, an asylum centre was burned down, arson suspected; a hand grenade was planted in a bin, either for the police or the mosque; and another hand grenade exploding, injuring one in Malmö...... Baroness Chakrabarti has been ridiculed after she wrongly blamed low turnout for Labour's humiliating defeat in Copeland....The shadow attorney general..insisted the leader was not responsible for the worst by-election performance since the war. Paedophiles should not face jail for looking at pornographic images of children unless they are a physical threat to youngsters, says Britain’s most senior child protection officer. Thousands of thugs who abuse their partners are able to avoid harsher sentences by agreeing to apologise and shake the hands of their victims under 'restorative justice' measures. The RAF has banned servicewomen from wearing skirts on parade so that transgender personnel don't feel excluded. The salary for politicians is set to go up by more than £1,000 from April next year to £76,011, the Commons pay watchdog has confirmed. Also, University chiefs are taking home an average of £277,834, while the highest individual deal reached £451,000. The number of people arriving in the UK from Bulgaria and Romania has risen significantly since the Brexit vote, new figures show. But figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) also reveal a 'statistically significant' rise in citizens from so-called EU8 nations British teachers struggle to inform youngsters about the correct use of colons and how to spell words such as ‘definitely’ because they do not have a good enough grasp of the basics themselves. Minicab drivers have denounced plans by Transport for London to introduce tests to prove they can speak English - which include questions on the Northern Lights and the 'problem of river pollution'. wearing no underwear. .news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 22 Feb 2017 13:43:28 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noFor a 10-minute period on Tuesday, Barcelona saw the worst police chase that the authorities can remember. ....... Spain will drop out of the group of the world’s 25 largest economies within the next three decades, according to a new report by the consulting group PwC...... Last November a Facebook user in Spain posted a video of a police officer who failed to catch a suspect he was chasing. ... Now the police have presented a proposal to fine the author ..... as high as €30,000. Cristina de Borbón, sister of Spanish King Felipe VI, has been acquitted of tax fraud complicity in a high-profile corruption trial known as the Nóos case....3.3The court has also demanded that he pay a €512,000 fine. FLASH flooding has caused major destruction on the Costa del Sol this weekend. ..... Tony Blair was accused of trying to undermine democracy last night as he delivered a speech in London. The former PM insisted it was ‘not inevitable’ that the UK will leave the European Union. He is alsofacing serious questions after ......... An attacker spat into a nine-month-old baby's face and shouted 'white people shouldn't breed' in a sickening race-hate assault......in South Shields last January. A heterosexual couple have lost their Appeal Court battle to have a civil partnership. ...... In a fly-on-the-wall documentary Meet The Lords elderly peers will be seen snoozing during a debate....... India never asked Britain for hundreds of millions of pounds in foreign aid and doesn’t even need it........... The gloss was slightly taken off a wonderful FA Cup spectacle on Monday night when an image emerged of Arsenal's dressing room ....Vince TracyFor a 10-minute period on Tuesday, Barcelona saw the worst police chase that the authorities can remember. ....... Spain will drop out of the group of the world’s 25 largest economies within the next three decades, according to a new report by the consulting group PwC...... Last November a Facebook user in Spain posted a video of a police officer who failed to catch a suspect he was chasing. ... Now the police have presented a proposal to fine the author ..... as high as €30,000. Cristina de Borbón, sister of Spanish King Felipe VI, has been acquitted of tax fraud complicity in a high-profile corruption trial known as the Nóos case....3.3The court has also demanded that he pay a €512,000 fine. FLASH flooding has caused major destruction on the Costa del Sol this weekend. ..... Tony Blair was accused of trying to undermine democracy last night as he delivered a speech in London. The former PM insisted it was ‘not inevitable’ that the UK will leave the European Union. He is alsofacing serious questions after ......... An attacker spat into a nine-month-old baby's face and shouted 'white people shouldn't breed' in a sickening race-hate assault......in South Shields last January. A heterosexual couple have lost their Appeal Court battle to have a civil partnership. ...... In a fly-on-the-wall documentary Meet The Lords elderly peers will be seen snoozing during a debate....... India never asked Britain for hundreds of millions of pounds in foreign aid and doesn’t even need it........... The gloss was slightly taken off a wonderful FA Cup spectacle on Monday night when an image emerged of Arsenal's dressing room ....news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 15 Feb 2017 21:34:24 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noISIS fanatics have issued 'direct threats' on Spanish tourist hotspots where millions of Britons are expected to visit this year, according to a government report. Acording to an editorial in El Pais ..The position adopted by Mariano Rajoy in his telephone conversation with Donald Trump, when he offered Spain as a mediating voice for the new US administration in Europe and Latin America, is more than a serious mistake ..... VEGETABLE producers in Spain have criticised the British press over its coverage of the salad shortage.... SPAIN has been ranked the second-best country in the world for first-time buyers. Provocative party costumes in Spain are not confined to the adult market. The image of a sexy nurse outfit for girls aged four to six went viral on social networks at the start of February..... Professor Ruud Koopmans of the Netherlands warned the EU on Monday to block the entry of any refugees whose identity cannot be categorically confirmed. Theresa May has been given a major boost after a key ally of Angela Merkel warned that the EU must be 'reasonable' and not seek to 'punish' the UK for Brexit............However, EU states could take revenge for Brexit by kicking out more than a million expats.... amid a major row over reciprocal rights for EU citizens in the UK and Britons living on the continent. After the Speaker's outburst in The Palace of Westminster The Archbishop of Canterbury linked Donald Trump to fascism in a sweeping denunciation of 'populist politics'. An undercover investigation inside HMP Northumberland has found prisoners high on drugs, pictured, blocks left unsecured, and officers reluctant to stop inmates doing as they wish.Vince TracyISIS fanatics have issued 'direct threats' on Spanish tourist hotspots where millions of Britons are expected to visit this year, according to a government report. Acording to an editorial in El Pais ..The position adopted by Mariano Rajoy in his telephone conversation with Donald Trump, when he offered Spain as a mediating voice for the new US administration in Europe and Latin America, is more than a serious mistake ..... VEGETABLE producers in Spain have criticised the British press over its coverage of the salad shortage.... SPAIN has been ranked the second-best country in the world for first-time buyers. Provocative party costumes in Spain are not confined to the adult market. The image of a sexy nurse outfit for girls aged four to six went viral on social networks at the start of February..... Professor Ruud Koopmans of the Netherlands warned the EU on Monday to block the entry of any refugees whose identity cannot be categorically confirmed. Theresa May has been given a major boost after a key ally of Angela Merkel warned that the EU must be 'reasonable' and not seek to 'punish' the UK for Brexit............However, EU states could take revenge for Brexit by kicking out more than a million expats.... amid a major row over reciprocal rights for EU citizens in the UK and Britons living on the continent. After the Speaker's outburst in The Palace of Westminster The Archbishop of Canterbury linked Donald Trump to fascism in a sweeping denunciation of 'populist politics'. An undercover investigation inside HMP Northumberland has found prisoners high on drugs, pictured, blocks left unsecured, and officers reluctant to stop inmates doing as they wish.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 8 Feb 2017 20:14:28 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain’s Finance Ministry says a combination of economic growth, inflation, and changes to corporate tax law will boost public revenue to a record high this year. Rodrigo Rato, a veteran Spanish politician who served as an International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief and senior government official with the governing Popular Party (PP), evaded €6.8 million in taxes between 2004 and 2015, according to a report by the Tax Agency’s fraud investigation unit to which EL PAÍS has had access. Ryanair announces a total of seven new services, saying it will pass on savings from country’s reduced airport taxes A TOTAL of €850 million in Spain is to be spent on rail projects over the next five years in a major investment programme to improve land access to ports. Film academy says expensive gems disappeared last weekend, while the movie industry was handing out the Goya prizes BlaBlaCar is not guilty of "unfair competition" as alleged by Spanish bus companies, a court ruled, in a first legal victory for the ride-sharing firm which has run into problems in the country. In the UK the Speaker is facing a furious backlash after an extraordinary intervention in which he attacked the US President and said he would not authorise the use of historic Westminster Hall during the impending state visit. A mentally-ill teenager who stabbed an American tourist to death and injured five others in a knife rampage in London's Russell Square was allowed into the UK by European freedom of movement rules, a court heard. A married RE teacher has been jailed for rape amid claims the school where he worked mishandled previous complaints that he sexually assaulted women staff. The JustGiving website is used by millions every year to raise money for deserving charities. Many, however, are unaware that it takes more than £20million a year from fundraisers – while its boss has a £200,000 pay package.Vince TracySpain’s Finance Ministry says a combination of economic growth, inflation, and changes to corporate tax law will boost public revenue to a record high this year. Rodrigo Rato, a veteran Spanish politician who served as an International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief and senior government official with the governing Popular Party (PP), evaded €6.8 million in taxes between 2004 and 2015, according to a report by the Tax Agency’s fraud investigation unit to which EL PAÍS has had access. Ryanair announces a total of seven new services, saying it will pass on savings from country’s reduced airport taxes A TOTAL of €850 million in Spain is to be spent on rail projects over the next five years in a major investment programme to improve land access to ports. Film academy says expensive gems disappeared last weekend, while the movie industry was handing out the Goya prizes BlaBlaCar is not guilty of "unfair competition" as alleged by Spanish bus companies, a court ruled, in a first legal victory for the ride-sharing firm which has run into problems in the country. In the UK the Speaker is facing a furious backlash after an extraordinary intervention in which he attacked the US President and said he would not authorise the use of historic Westminster Hall during the impending state visit. A mentally-ill teenager who stabbed an American tourist to death and injured five others in a knife rampage in London's Russell Square was allowed into the UK by European freedom of movement rules, a court heard. A married RE teacher has been jailed for rape amid claims the school where he worked mishandled previous complaints that he sexually assaulted women staff. The JustGiving website is used by millions every year to raise money for deserving charities. Many, however, are unaware that it takes more than £20million a year from fundraisers – while its boss has a £200,000 pay package.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 1 Feb 2017 11:43:30 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe International Monetary Fund #IMF is warning that Spain has one of the biggest income gaps in Europe. SPANISH police have arrested 75 people as part of a Europe-wide crackdown on cultural theft. A team of Spanish #archeologists has discovered an Ancient Roman ship that sank off the tiny island of #Cabrera, near the southern coast of #Mallorca around 1,800 years ago. The only public hospital on the island of #Ibiza was forced to temporarily shut down its surgery wing on Thursday after detecting flies in seven out of the eight operating rooms. TWO British teenagers decided to ditch the drudgery of their hometown and fly to Spain for a night out – on a schoolnight. Apart from all the #Trump and #Brexit protests what can we offer from the UK? Have #NHS doctors really been told not to call pregnant women ‘expectant mothers’ because it might offend transgender people? ... ready with paternity tests, offers of rehab and post-show counselling to those who choose to share their troubles on television... The Jeremy Kyle Show.... Changing the Guard ceremonies at #Windsor Castle will no longer take place on Saturdays because police believe jihadis could target soldiers and the thousands of tourists who gather to enjoy the spectacle. The bill for Britain's foreign aid cash handouts in Pakistan has reached a staggering £420.3million.... Drivers are being hammered at the pumps, with the cost of filling up a family car soaring £9 in the past year.... Furious BBC #Radio 2 listeners are threatening to boycott the station in disgust over the ‘heartless’ and ‘underhand’ way it axed veteran DJ Brian Matthew.Vince TracyThe International Monetary Fund #IMF is warning that Spain has one of the biggest income gaps in Europe. SPANISH police have arrested 75 people as part of a Europe-wide crackdown on cultural theft. A team of Spanish #archeologists has discovered an Ancient Roman ship that sank off the tiny island of #Cabrera, near the southern coast of #Mallorca around 1,800 years ago. The only public hospital on the island of #Ibiza was forced to temporarily shut down its surgery wing on Thursday after detecting flies in seven out of the eight operating rooms. TWO British teenagers decided to ditch the drudgery of their hometown and fly to Spain for a night out – on a schoolnight. Apart from all the #Trump and #Brexit protests what can we offer from the UK? Have #NHS doctors really been told not to call pregnant women ‘expectant mothers’ because it might offend transgender people? ... ready with paternity tests, offers of rehab and post-show counselling to those who choose to share their troubles on television... The Jeremy Kyle Show.... Changing the Guard ceremonies at #Windsor Castle will no longer take place on Saturdays because police believe jihadis could target soldiers and the thousands of tourists who gather to enjoy the spectacle. The bill for Britain's foreign aid cash handouts in Pakistan has reached a staggering £420.3million.... Drivers are being hammered at the pumps, with the cost of filling up a family car soaring £9 in the past year.... Furious BBC #Radio 2 listeners are threatening to boycott the station in disgust over the ‘heartless’ and ‘underhand’ way it axed veteran DJ Brian Matthew.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 24 Jan 2017 19:53:55 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noHeavy snowfall in southeast Spain has cut several major road routes throughout the region of Valencia.... Up to 1,600 vehicles were trapped overnight on roads in Valencia Fernando Lerdo de Tejada Martínez, a fugitive from justice since 1979 – when he fled Spain to avoid standing trial over the killing of labor lawyers in Atocha (Madrid) – is a free man. The last arrest warrant issued by the Audiencia Nacional, Spain’s High Court, expired in 2015 A granddaughter of Admiral Luis Carrero Blanco, a prime minister during the final years of the regime of Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco, has sharply criticized the two years and six months prison sentence a public prosecutor at the Spanish High Court has demanded for a 21-year-old student who posted jokes on Twitter about his assassination by Basque pro-independence group ETA in 1973. Spain’s Civil Guard carried out more than 12,000 operations against animal abuse over the course of 2016, resulting in some 490 people being arrested or investigated, the force said in an annual summary A brilliant young Spanish gymnast has had a leg amputated and her family have brought legal action for personal injury against Pedro Larrauri, the orthopedist who initially treated her.... The Spanish travel sector is jazzing up its offer for gay tourists, who tend to spend more than most when away from home, taking it beyond parties in sunny hubs like Ibiza. The Remainers win in the High Court as Theresa May is scuppered by the Establishment. The pay gap between the genders begins with pocket money and a respected family doctor is caught drunk driving Theresa May has found it very difficult to answer questions regarding the failing of an unarmed Trident missile trial. This can also be set against a report identifying a real crisis in the UK armed forces. In the UK more than 1,000 registered and licensed doctors have criminal convictions... including possession of indecent images of children, sexual assault and threats to kill A judge has admitted a former aide to David Cameron who was spared jail for downloading indecent images of girls as young as ten should have got a heavier sentence. The language barrier means that the NHS sometimes struggles to offer an effective service to such patients. Moreover, there is the additional strain on resources because of the need to use interpreters or translation phone lines, as laid down by NHS policies. Consultations with non-English speakers tend to be twice as long because everything has to be spelt out slowly or repeated through others. As a result, there is less time available for other patients. A report by army think-tank the Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research has said years of reduced budgets means Britain's ability to remain a fighting force has been 'effectively removed'.Vince TracyHeavy snowfall in southeast Spain has cut several major road routes throughout the region of Valencia.... Up to 1,600 vehicles were trapped overnight on roads in Valencia Fernando Lerdo de Tejada Martínez, a fugitive from justice since 1979 – when he fled Spain to avoid standing trial over the killing of labor lawyers in Atocha (Madrid) – is a free man. The last arrest warrant issued by the Audiencia Nacional, Spain’s High Court, expired in 2015 A granddaughter of Admiral Luis Carrero Blanco, a prime minister during the final years of the regime of Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco, has sharply criticized the two years and six months prison sentence a public prosecutor at the Spanish High Court has demanded for a 21-year-old student who posted jokes on Twitter about his assassination by Basque pro-independence group ETA in 1973. Spain’s Civil Guard carried out more than 12,000 operations against animal abuse over the course of 2016, resulting in some 490 people being arrested or investigated, the force said in an annual summary A brilliant young Spanish gymnast has had a leg amputated and her family have brought legal action for personal injury against Pedro Larrauri, the orthopedist who initially treated her.... The Spanish travel sector is jazzing up its offer for gay tourists, who tend to spend more than most when away from home, taking it beyond parties in sunny hubs like Ibiza. The Remainers win in the High Court as Theresa May is scuppered by the Establishment. The pay gap between the genders begins with pocket money and a respected family doctor is caught drunk driving Theresa May has found it very difficult to answer questions regarding the failing of an unarmed Trident missile trial. This can also be set against a report identifying a real crisis in the UK armed forces. In the UK more than 1,000 registered and licensed doctors have criminal convictions... including possession of indecent images of children, sexual assault and threats to kill A judge has admitted a former aide to David Cameron who was spared jail for downloading indecent images of girls as young as ten should have got a heavier sentence. The language barrier means that the NHS sometimes struggles to offer an effective service to such patients. Moreover, there is the additional strain on resources because of the need to use interpreters or translation phone lines, as laid down by NHS policies. Consultations with non-English speakers tend to be twice as long because everything has to be spelt out slowly or repeated through others. As a result, there is less time available for other patients. A report by army think-tank the Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research has said years of reduced budgets means Britain's ability to remain a fighting force has been 'effectively removed'.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 18 Jan 2017 21:44:20 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWeather advisories in place in 22 provinces in Spain for below-zero temperatures, snow, wind, and even avalanches Nude cartoons went up in parts of northern Spain this week to raise awareness about transgender children.. Police are worrying about the drastic decrease in the average age of clients in brothels, who hail from all walks of life Social media giant Facebook has registered with the central bank, and is poised to challenge traditional lenders BULK sales of olive oil from Spain to the US have skyrocketed, new figures show. Analysis by Oxfam shows the world's top eight richest tycoons have together amassed fortunes totalling £349.8billion. The planet’s poorest 3.6billion have the same sum between them. The number of NHS bureaucrats earning more than the Prime Minister has doubled in three years. Ninety-three officials took home more than Theresa May's £149,440 salary last year – up from 48 in 2013 Around 3,000 mobile phones have been seized by prison officers in England and Wales in just 12 weeks. The devices were found following operations in jails between June and August 2016. Ministers last night said Britain remained committed to sending China 3 million pounds to bolster the sport at grassroots level, despite having no idea if the programme is effective. UK taxpayers have forked out more than £17.9million since 2011 to cover the costs of running a school, health centre and ferry service for the residents of Pitcairn Island. An investigation by the Bank of International Settlements has blamed the freak crash of the pound on badly managed computer trading platforms and inexperienced Asian-based currency traders 62-year-old David Wilkie, who won gold in the 200m breaststroke at the 1976 Montreal Games, was accused of swimming too fast and without care for other pool users.Vince TracyWeather advisories in place in 22 provinces in Spain for below-zero temperatures, snow, wind, and even avalanches Nude cartoons went up in parts of northern Spain this week to raise awareness about transgender children.. Police are worrying about the drastic decrease in the average age of clients in brothels, who hail from all walks of life Social media giant Facebook has registered with the central bank, and is poised to challenge traditional lenders BULK sales of olive oil from Spain to the US have skyrocketed, new figures show. Analysis by Oxfam shows the world's top eight richest tycoons have together amassed fortunes totalling £349.8billion. The planet’s poorest 3.6billion have the same sum between them. The number of NHS bureaucrats earning more than the Prime Minister has doubled in three years. Ninety-three officials took home more than Theresa May's £149,440 salary last year – up from 48 in 2013 Around 3,000 mobile phones have been seized by prison officers in England and Wales in just 12 weeks. The devices were found following operations in jails between June and August 2016. Ministers last night said Britain remained committed to sending China 3 million pounds to bolster the sport at grassroots level, despite having no idea if the programme is effective. UK taxpayers have forked out more than £17.9million since 2011 to cover the costs of running a school, health centre and ferry service for the residents of Pitcairn Island. An investigation by the Bank of International Settlements has blamed the freak crash of the pound on badly managed computer trading platforms and inexperienced Asian-based currency traders 62-year-old David Wilkie, who won gold in the 200m breaststroke at the 1976 Montreal Games, was accused of swimming too fast and without care for other pool users.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 12 Jan 2017 20:00:52 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noBRITISH expat delegation is taking its Brexit battle to the heart of Westminster. The five-strong group will give evidence before the Exiting EU Committee, chaired by Labour MP Hilary Benn, on January 18. A couple accused of fraud after raising almost a million euros for medical treatment for their daughter Nadia and spending the money on themselves are now being investigated for suspected child pornography offences.......... Catholic marriages in Spain hit an all-time low of 22% of the total in the first six months of 2016, new statistics show... The owner of an animal refuge in the Costa del Sol resort town of Torremolinos has been handed down a three-year, nine-month jail term for “indiscriminately” putting down more than 2,000 cats and dogs between 2008 and 2010...... Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo claimed he had to overcome media "campaigns" against him to win FIFA's inaugural "The Best" prize for the world's best player in 2016........ Madrid’s City Hall received complaints that some children failed to receive toys from the Three Kings, who traditionally deliver gifts on Epiphany....... Jeremy Hunt was told to get a grip on the NHS crisis this week as the country's top medical bodies warned that it could be ignored no longer. Judge Stephen Holt jailed Lithuanian Algirdas Barteska, 60, for six years after he was found guilty of trying to smuggle three Albanians into the UK from Germany at an airfield in Norfolk. Darul Hadis Latifiah, an all boys school in east London, was branded inadequate across all areas, as the school watchdog concluded pupils were 'not prepared for life in modern Britain'. The Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund announced a £33million grant to restore and revitalise 13 public parks across the UK, from Great Yarmouth to Brighton. Scientists found those who have a ‘local’ where they meet regularly to drink and socialise tend to be happier and more engaged with other members of their community.Vince TracyBRITISH expat delegation is taking its Brexit battle to the heart of Westminster. The five-strong group will give evidence before the Exiting EU Committee, chaired by Labour MP Hilary Benn, on January 18. A couple accused of fraud after raising almost a million euros for medical treatment for their daughter Nadia and spending the money on themselves are now being investigated for suspected child pornography offences.......... Catholic marriages in Spain hit an all-time low of 22% of the total in the first six months of 2016, new statistics show... The owner of an animal refuge in the Costa del Sol resort town of Torremolinos has been handed down a three-year, nine-month jail term for “indiscriminately” putting down more than 2,000 cats and dogs between 2008 and 2010...... Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo claimed he had to overcome media "campaigns" against him to win FIFA's inaugural "The Best" prize for the world's best player in 2016........ Madrid’s City Hall received complaints that some children failed to receive toys from the Three Kings, who traditionally deliver gifts on Epiphany....... Jeremy Hunt was told to get a grip on the NHS crisis this week as the country's top medical bodies warned that it could be ignored no longer. Judge Stephen Holt jailed Lithuanian Algirdas Barteska, 60, for six years after he was found guilty of trying to smuggle three Albanians into the UK from Germany at an airfield in Norfolk. Darul Hadis Latifiah, an all boys school in east London, was branded inadequate across all areas, as the school watchdog concluded pupils were 'not prepared for life in modern Britain'. The Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund announced a £33million grant to restore and revitalise 13 public parks across the UK, from Great Yarmouth to Brighton. Scientists found those who have a ‘local’ where they meet regularly to drink and socialise tend to be happier and more engaged with other members of their community.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 5 Jan 2017 11:36:20 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWe're told again that the Mediterranean Diet is really good for your health .....and that's good news as Japan is the only country in the world where you have a better chance of living longer. Does this need to be kept in mind when looking at unemployment? From drastically high unemployment figures las year registered an historic fall...... Nearly 60% of Spaniards recognize that they can’t speak, read or write in English, according to the latest poll from Spain’s CIS state research institute. English is the most-spoken second language in Spain, the poll says, with 27.7% of respondents saying they speak it, followed by French (9%) German (1.7%) and Portuguese (1.2%) A CHRISTMAS panto on the Costa del Sol has become embroiled in a racism row after a lead actor used racist language in front of dozens of kids. Britain is to increase foreign aid to Pakistan by more than £100million even though it has a space programme and nuclear weapons. A 'drug dealer' who was shot dead through his windscreen when armed police cornered a convoy of expensive cars had covered his humble home with more than ten CCTV cameras. Even before our first glimpse of the New Year’s Honours list, there were howls of complaint when news of Victoria Beckham OBE leaked out in advance. The din grew even louder when the list duly appeared and we saw other awards, notably a knighthood for the man in charge of squandering Britain’s chaotic foreign aid budget and the mandatory gongs for Tory donors. A young mother who left her ex-boyfriend with brain damage after she mowed him down in the street during a drink-driving jaunt avoided jail today Numbers of people living in the UK will top French levels in 2030 and will keep rising leading to predictions of Britain becoming the most populous country in Europe by 2050........... Migrants should learn English before they are allowed to settle here, a parliamentary group chaired by Labour MP Chuka Umunna says today. An outraged Tesco shopper demanded that people wearing pyjamas be banned from the shop after they snapped two women browsing groceries in their dressing gowns.Vince TracyWe're told again that the Mediterranean Diet is really good for your health .....and that's good news as Japan is the only country in the world where you have a better chance of living longer. Does this need to be kept in mind when looking at unemployment? From drastically high unemployment figures las year registered an historic fall...... Nearly 60% of Spaniards recognize that they can’t speak, read or write in English, according to the latest poll from Spain’s CIS state research institute. English is the most-spoken second language in Spain, the poll says, with 27.7% of respondents saying they speak it, followed by French (9%) German (1.7%) and Portuguese (1.2%) A CHRISTMAS panto on the Costa del Sol has become embroiled in a racism row after a lead actor used racist language in front of dozens of kids. Britain is to increase foreign aid to Pakistan by more than £100million even though it has a space programme and nuclear weapons. A 'drug dealer' who was shot dead through his windscreen when armed police cornered a convoy of expensive cars had covered his humble home with more than ten CCTV cameras. Even before our first glimpse of the New Year’s Honours list, there were howls of complaint when news of Victoria Beckham OBE leaked out in advance. The din grew even louder when the list duly appeared and we saw other awards, notably a knighthood for the man in charge of squandering Britain’s chaotic foreign aid budget and the mandatory gongs for Tory donors. A young mother who left her ex-boyfriend with brain damage after she mowed him down in the street during a drink-driving jaunt avoided jail today Numbers of people living in the UK will top French levels in 2030 and will keep rising leading to predictions of Britain becoming the most populous country in Europe by 2050........... Migrants should learn English before they are allowed to settle here, a parliamentary group chaired by Labour MP Chuka Umunna says today. An outraged Tesco shopper demanded that people wearing pyjamas be banned from the shop after they snapped two women browsing groceries in their dressing gowns.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 29 Dec 2016 14:46:20 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn the hours after the winning numbers in Spain’s massive El Gordo Christmas lottery are drawn every December 22, discreetly dressed men and women carrying suitcases stashed with bank notes fan out across the country headed for bars, lottery outlets, and banks before the fortunate owners of the prized tickets cash them in. Acting on behalf of wealthy clients, their mission is to buy their winning tickets: they pay cash, ask no questions, and offer a generous bonus on top. It’s a very simple way to help reduce their clients’ tax bill. Two left-wing activists have been arrested in the Greek port city of Igoumenitsa after they were discovered attempting to bring eight refugees to Spain by hiding them in the back of a caravan. Motorists in Madrd were hit with unprecedented measures on Thursday to reduce traffic with only vehicles whose license plate ends with an odd number permitted to enter the city center. The regional government of Valencia has announced it will oblige state schools to grant transsexual minors access to bathrooms and changing rooms corresponding to their chosen gender, rather than that they were born with. As The UK still continues to defy Brexit doom forecasts the salaries of high profile business bosses rose by more than 80 per cent in an 11 year period, new research has revealed. Chief executives' pay went up from £1million in 2003 to an average of £1.9m in 2014. The research by the Lancaster University Management School found that during the same period Britain's top 350 companies' performance improved by less than 8.5 per cent. The year has ended with the sad departure of more stars with George Michael and Rick Parfitt heading the UK list. Meanwhile, Paul Gascoine, Gazza, who has battled alcoholism for two decades, was reportedly rushed to an east London hospital after a fracas with other guests at the boutique Ace Hotel in Shoreditch. Figures from the Department for Education show 720 pupils were suspended from school last year and 470 of those incidents were to do with racial abuse. Laura Kuenssberg, the BBC's political editor has said she was told that the Queen supported EU withdrawal, but did not report it as she could not find a second source. A boy raider has been locked up for six months for robbing two shops and a man at knifepoint in a five-month reign of terror when he was just 12.Vince TracyIn the hours after the winning numbers in Spain’s massive El Gordo Christmas lottery are drawn every December 22, discreetly dressed men and women carrying suitcases stashed with bank notes fan out across the country headed for bars, lottery outlets, and banks before the fortunate owners of the prized tickets cash them in. Acting on behalf of wealthy clients, their mission is to buy their winning tickets: they pay cash, ask no questions, and offer a generous bonus on top. It’s a very simple way to help reduce their clients’ tax bill. Two left-wing activists have been arrested in the Greek port city of Igoumenitsa after they were discovered attempting to bring eight refugees to Spain by hiding them in the back of a caravan. Motorists in Madrd were hit with unprecedented measures on Thursday to reduce traffic with only vehicles whose license plate ends with an odd number permitted to enter the city center. The regional government of Valencia has announced it will oblige state schools to grant transsexual minors access to bathrooms and changing rooms corresponding to their chosen gender, rather than that they were born with. As The UK still continues to defy Brexit doom forecasts the salaries of high profile business bosses rose by more than 80 per cent in an 11 year period, new research has revealed. Chief executives' pay went up from £1million in 2003 to an average of £1.9m in 2014. The research by the Lancaster University Management School found that during the same period Britain's top 350 companies' performance improved by less than 8.5 per cent. The year has ended with the sad departure of more stars with George Michael and Rick Parfitt heading the UK list. Meanwhile, Paul Gascoine, Gazza, who has battled alcoholism for two decades, was reportedly rushed to an east London hospital after a fracas with other guests at the boutique Ace Hotel in Shoreditch. Figures from the Department for Education show 720 pupils were suspended from school last year and 470 of those incidents were to do with racial abuse. Laura Kuenssberg, the BBC's political editor has said she was told that the Queen supported EU withdrawal, but did not report it as she could not find a second source. A boy raider has been locked up for six months for robbing two shops and a man at knifepoint in a five-month reign of terror when he was just 12.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:08:56 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAfter years of drought-like conditions, southeastern Spain awoke to a state of emergency for flooding on Monday after a weekend of unremitting winds and heavy rain in which two people lost their lives. A Spaniard was injured as Germany is back in focus as an asylum seeker is thought to have been driving a lorry that killed 12 people and injured 48 others as it sped at 40mph through a busy Christmas market in Berlin in a 'probable terrorist attack'. THOUSANDS of protesters have marched through Madrid to demonstrate against government austerity cuts. The 30,000-strong rally was organised by Spain's two main trade unions. Protestors demanded a rise in wages and pensions, with around 60 smaller demonstrations recently organised by unions across Spain. Bogus doctor with child porn history found murdered in his Valencia home and...... Three young children managed to eventually raise the alarm after spending four days with their dead mother at their home in Palma de Mallorca. When it comes to the Basque Country's AVE high-speed rail project, known popularly as the Basque Y because of the shape of its network, this is definitely a case of what Bob Dylan might call A Slow Train Coming. In 1989 it was one of the first major rail projects to be approved, but work did not begin until 2004. Now, 27 years later, the line still has no date for its inaugural run. Earlier in the week he Russian ambassador to Turkey was shot dead by an off-duty Turkish police officer at an art gallery in Ankara in 'revenge' for the conflict in Syria. Britain has slipped down world economic rankings due to India's booming growth figures and the collapse of sterling and the post-Brexit slowdown according to several leading economists. The Bank of England, Confederation of British Industry and Treasury had warned that leaving the EU would trigger economic disaster but all three have conceded the UK was prospering.Britain gave a total of 1.3billion to the 20 most corrupt nations in 2015 ; up from just over 1billion the previous year ; figures reveal. Anjem Choudary has lived off the state for 20 years, claiming up to 163;500,000 in benefits as he inspired fanatics to commit atrocities worldwide. Aid officials from the Department for International Development spent nearly 163;6m on first-class and business-class travel since 2012 while handing out taxpayers; cash for overseas projects Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has published proposals to 'unify the country around a clear plan' as she demanded Scotland's place in Europe must be protected. The Royal College of Surgeons says leaving the EU will enable watchdogs to impose stricter language tests on foreign doctors and tighter controls on medical devices.Communities Secretary Sajid Javid, pictured, said it was impossible for people to play a 'positive role' in public life unless they accepted basic values like democracy and freedom of speechVince TracyAfter years of drought-like conditions, southeastern Spain awoke to a state of emergency for flooding on Monday after a weekend of unremitting winds and heavy rain in which two people lost their lives. A Spaniard was injured as Germany is back in focus as an asylum seeker is thought to have been driving a lorry that killed 12 people and injured 48 others as it sped at 40mph through a busy Christmas market in Berlin in a 'probable terrorist attack'. THOUSANDS of protesters have marched through Madrid to demonstrate against government austerity cuts. The 30,000-strong rally was organised by Spain's two main trade unions. Protestors demanded a rise in wages and pensions, with around 60 smaller demonstrations recently organised by unions across Spain. Bogus doctor with child porn history found murdered in his Valencia home and...... Three young children managed to eventually raise the alarm after spending four days with their dead mother at their home in Palma de Mallorca. When it comes to the Basque Country's AVE high-speed rail project, known popularly as the Basque Y because of the shape of its network, this is definitely a case of what Bob Dylan might call A Slow Train Coming. In 1989 it was one of the first major rail projects to be approved, but work did not begin until 2004. Now, 27 years later, the line still has no date for its inaugural run. Earlier in the week he Russian ambassador to Turkey was shot dead by an off-duty Turkish police officer at an art gallery in Ankara in 'revenge' for the conflict in Syria. Britain has slipped down world economic rankings due to India's booming growth figures and the collapse of sterling and the post-Brexit slowdown according to several leading economists. The Bank of England, Confederation of British Industry and Treasury had warned that leaving the EU would trigger economic disaster but all three have conceded the UK was prospering.Britain gave a total of 1.3billion to the 20 most corrupt nations in 2015 ; up from just over 1billion the previous year ; figures reveal. Anjem Choudary has lived off the state for 20 years, claiming up to 163;500,000 in benefits as he inspired fanatics to commit atrocities worldwide. Aid officials from the Department for International Development spent nearly 163;6m on first-class and business-class travel since 2012 while handing out taxpayers; cash for overseas projects Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has published proposals to 'unify the country around a clear plan' as she demanded Scotland's place in Europe must be protected. The Royal College of Surgeons says leaving the EU will enable watchdogs to impose stricter language tests on foreign doctors and tighter controls on medical devices.Communities Secretary Sajid Javid, pictured, said it was impossible for people to play a 'positive role' in public life unless they accepted basic values like democracy and freedom of speechnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:04:32 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA man has been arrested in connection with a horrifying attack at a Berlin underground station after a cash reward was offered by the bodyguard of stars such as Lady Gaga......... ... While Teresa May argues about leather trousers with Nicky Miller the EU discuss the implications of Brexit without her. Meanwhile, Lord Price participated Wednesday morning in a working breakfast organised by Executive Forum with the collaboration of Ferrovial. British Trade Minister, Lord Price attended at the Hotel Palace in Madrid and praised the excellent trade relations with Spain and also referred to the consequences of Brexit for the UK and the EU. Five members of a far-left Catalan party were released on Tuesday after refusing to answer a judge’s questions in a case involving the burning of photographs of Spain’s King Felipe VI. Spanish authorities have arrested a man who already served 18 years for participating in state-sponsored death squads in the 1980s, on the suspicion that he was now preparing an Islamist attack in Spain. The arrest took place in the province of Segovia A court in Málaga has condemned Banco Popular to return the money it received, 227,000 € to married couple now back in Great Britain who had paid in advance for a flat which was never granted an accommodation licence for town planning irregularities. Francisco Núñez, nicknamed ‘Marchena’ has discovered a commemorative plaque in his village of Bienvenida (Badajoz) – he also the oldest living veteran of the Spanish civil war. Some 300,000 rail passengers who use Southern services each day had to find other routes after the drivers with the Aslef union started their 48- hour walk out at......... Aslef’s heavily-tattooed president Tosh McDonald standing with Corbyn is a perfect example of the intimate relationship between Labour's leader and Britain’s biggest rail unions. BBC screened a contoversial Muslims Like Us show. The first episode saw a storm of angry comments on Twitter. The show, which sees ten Muslims sharing a house, was largely slammed, with many saying that those involved had 'sold out'. Convicted fraudster and ex-boxing champion Anthony Small now known as Abdul Haqq after converting to Islam 21 years old prisoner from North Ayrshire, was jailed for life in 2012 after admitting to killing 13-year-old Jon Wilson has been posting pictures on Facebook under the name Canman Cameron. Karly Tophill, from Cornwall, was so frustrated by her son's apparent inability to get off his iPhone she imposed a year-long ban on Dylan, 13, having it, with dramatic results in six weeks.....and A British study suggests children who are read to by their mothers or are helped with their homework between the ages of 3 and 7 tend to have more advanced cognitive abilitiesVince TracyA man has been arrested in connection with a horrifying attack at a Berlin underground station after a cash reward was offered by the bodyguard of stars such as Lady Gaga......... ... While Teresa May argues about leather trousers with Nicky Miller the EU discuss the implications of Brexit without her. Meanwhile, Lord Price participated Wednesday morning in a working breakfast organised by Executive Forum with the collaboration of Ferrovial. British Trade Minister, Lord Price attended at the Hotel Palace in Madrid and praised the excellent trade relations with Spain and also referred to the consequences of Brexit for the UK and the EU. Five members of a far-left Catalan party were released on Tuesday after refusing to answer a judge’s questions in a case involving the burning of photographs of Spain’s King Felipe VI. Spanish authorities have arrested a man who already served 18 years for participating in state-sponsored death squads in the 1980s, on the suspicion that he was now preparing an Islamist attack in Spain. The arrest took place in the province of Segovia A court in Málaga has condemned Banco Popular to return the money it received, 227,000 € to married couple now back in Great Britain who had paid in advance for a flat which was never granted an accommodation licence for town planning irregularities. Francisco Núñez, nicknamed ‘Marchena’ has discovered a commemorative plaque in his village of Bienvenida (Badajoz) – he also the oldest living veteran of the Spanish civil war. Some 300,000 rail passengers who use Southern services each day had to find other routes after the drivers with the Aslef union started their 48- hour walk out at......... Aslef’s heavily-tattooed president Tosh McDonald standing with Corbyn is a perfect example of the intimate relationship between Labour's leader and Britain’s biggest rail unions. BBC screened a contoversial Muslims Like Us show. The first episode saw a storm of angry comments on Twitter. The show, which sees ten Muslims sharing a house, was largely slammed, with many saying that those involved had 'sold out'. Convicted fraudster and ex-boxing champion Anthony Small now known as Abdul Haqq after converting to Islam 21 years old prisoner from North Ayrshire, was jailed for life in 2012 after admitting to killing 13-year-old Jon Wilson has been posting pictures on Facebook under the name Canman Cameron. Karly Tophill, from Cornwall, was so frustrated by her son's apparent inability to get off his iPhone she imposed a year-long ban on Dylan, 13, having it, with dramatic results in six weeks.....and A British study suggests children who are read to by their mothers or are helped with their homework between the ages of 3 and 7 tend to have more advanced cognitive abilitiesnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 8 Dec 2016 19:30:25 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn an astonishing U-turn, Angela Merkel, the German chancellor said wearing the burka should be outlawed 'wherever that is legally possible'. Spanish rescue vessels rescued 64 undocumented migrants on Tuesday .... Two people were left dead at the weekend as the result of torrential rainfall that fell on Sunday on the Costa del Sol and in Cádiz. ...... For first time, Spain hits average OECD levels but experts stress teacher quality needs improving The US based firm Cordish is planning to buildLive! Resorts Madrid, ....and contribute 56,433 jobs to the Spanish economy. Rebels who oppose Theresa May's amendment on a Brexit deadline in the Commons tonight are trying to 'thwart' the referendum...... Supreme Court judges were warned not to make the 'bizarre' decision to let MPs vote on whether to trigger Brexit .....the right to decide whether to leave or not as it saw fit? Record numbers of EU migrants came to the UK in the run-up to the referendum........ Muslims in some parts of the country are so cut off from the rest of society that they believe the majority of Britons share their faith......tsar Dame Louise Casey has found that thousands of Muslims live in enclaves with their own housing estates, schools and television channels. Britain is poised to be crowned the fastest-growing G7 nation after the crucial services sector surge to a 10-month high last month. Speaking at Liverpool John Moores University, Mark Carney, who earns £874,000 a year, said how globalisation meant ‘the superstar and the lucky’ thrive while others struggle.Vince TracyIn an astonishing U-turn, Angela Merkel, the German chancellor said wearing the burka should be outlawed 'wherever that is legally possible'. Spanish rescue vessels rescued 64 undocumented migrants on Tuesday .... Two people were left dead at the weekend as the result of torrential rainfall that fell on Sunday on the Costa del Sol and in Cádiz. ...... For first time, Spain hits average OECD levels but experts stress teacher quality needs improving The US based firm Cordish is planning to buildLive! Resorts Madrid, ....and contribute 56,433 jobs to the Spanish economy. Rebels who oppose Theresa May's amendment on a Brexit deadline in the Commons tonight are trying to 'thwart' the referendum...... Supreme Court judges were warned not to make the 'bizarre' decision to let MPs vote on whether to trigger Brexit .....the right to decide whether to leave or not as it saw fit? Record numbers of EU migrants came to the UK in the run-up to the referendum........ Muslims in some parts of the country are so cut off from the rest of society that they believe the majority of Britons share their faith......tsar Dame Louise Casey has found that thousands of Muslims live in enclaves with their own housing estates, schools and television channels. Britain is poised to be crowned the fastest-growing G7 nation after the crucial services sector surge to a 10-month high last month. Speaking at Liverpool John Moores University, Mark Carney, who earns £874,000 a year, said how globalisation meant ‘the superstar and the lucky’ thrive while others struggle.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 1 Dec 2016 21:57:33 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html CHAT RADIO vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noCAR manufacturers in Spain are offloading an increasing number of motors to countries outside the EU. The Spanish Government may finally follow other democracies by setting time limit on classified documents. Barcelona city council will fine holiday rental websites Airbnb and HomeAway €600,000 (£509,000) each for offering unlicensed accommodation, it has announced, as it steps up its campaign against tourism saturation. Unemployment and precarious labor market is driving up number of young people unable to leave home A document mistakenly revealed by a Tory aide leaving Downing Street yesterday gave a rare glimpse into the Government's stance on EU exit talks. The notes suggest the Government has already given up on staying in the European single market and will not go for a Norway-style deal. Instead they indicate the UK is looking at a 'Canada-plus' trade arrangement, and will leave the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice as it does not 'fit' with the PM's determination to curb immigration. British Influence – set up by the arch-Europhile Peter Mandelson claimed the Government has no mandate for leaving the European Economic Area. The Equality and Human Rights Commission urged politicians on both sides of the bitter row to tone down their rhetoric saying Breiteers are not racist. Describing Brexit as the UK 'leaving the EU, but not leaving Europe', Beata Szydlo said Poland would conduct negotiations in a 'down-to-earth' manner, and called on other EU nations to do the same. Astonishing footage has emerged of a van driver grappling with a trucker, reversing his van into him and then smashing his victim's window with a shovel. A scathing report found ‘very high’ levels of violence at HMP Hindley, near Wigan, with prisoners often locked in their cells 24 hours a day David Isaac, chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, said employers needed to take a 'common sense' approach when dealing with the Christian holiday. Smelly food in the office has become so prevalent that it is hampering workers’ productivity, a study has found. The habit of eating ‘Al Desko’ has grown that now two thirds of people do it.Vince TracyCAR manufacturers in Spain are offloading an increasing number of motors to countries outside the EU. The Spanish Government may finally follow other democracies by setting time limit on classified documents. Barcelona city council will fine holiday rental websites Airbnb and HomeAway €600,000 (£509,000) each for offering unlicensed accommodation, it has announced, as it steps up its campaign against tourism saturation. Unemployment and precarious labor market is driving up number of young people unable to leave home A document mistakenly revealed by a Tory aide leaving Downing Street yesterday gave a rare glimpse into the Government's stance on EU exit talks. The notes suggest the Government has already given up on staying in the European single market and will not go for a Norway-style deal. Instead they indicate the UK is looking at a 'Canada-plus' trade arrangement, and will leave the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice as it does not 'fit' with the PM's determination to curb immigration. British Influence – set up by the arch-Europhile Peter Mandelson claimed the Government has no mandate for leaving the European Economic Area. The Equality and Human Rights Commission urged politicians on both sides of the bitter row to tone down their rhetoric saying Breiteers are not racist. Describing Brexit as the UK 'leaving the EU, but not leaving Europe', Beata Szydlo said Poland would conduct negotiations in a 'down-to-earth' manner, and called on other EU nations to do the same. Astonishing footage has emerged of a van driver grappling with a trucker, reversing his van into him and then smashing his victim's window with a shovel. A scathing report found ‘very high’ levels of violence at HMP Hindley, near Wigan, with prisoners often locked in their cells 24 hours a day David Isaac, chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, said employers needed to take a 'common sense' approach when dealing with the Christian holiday. Smelly food in the office has become so prevalent that it is hampering workers’ productivity, a study has found. The habit of eating ‘Al Desko’ has grown that now two thirds of people do it.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:50:02 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpanish exports reached a historic high in the first nine months of 2016, growing year-on-year in terms of revenue by 1.2%. Data published by the Secretary of State for Commerce on Monday shows that foreign trade has generated €188.49 billion so far this year. What the figures don’t show is that Spain seems to be caught up in the overall slowdown of global trade. The country is performing better than most of its competitors, but its overseas sales have been decelerating steadily since July, to the point that in September, growth was zero. Spain’s minority Popular Party (PP) government will extend the application of the 2016 budget to buy itself more time at the negotiating table, sources at the Finance Ministry have said. Spain’s ruling Popular Party (PP) has presented a reform proposal to Congress that could result in the banning of memes, social network users’ way of gaining comic revenge on the politicians that rule our lives. A Spanish man has taken legal action against health authorities after seeing in cigarette packets what he believes is a photograph of his face with a breathing tube inserted into his mouth during an operation. Ten Kurdish migrants from Iran who were found alive in Spain inside a sealed container belonging to the Mango fashion retailer believed they were bound for Britain. A Spanish businessman has been sentenced to two and half years in prison for the destruction of an archaeological site which experts say held the key to the secrets of human life in Neolithic Spain. Hundreds of thousands of British expats are set to be granted the right to carry on living on the Continent after Brexit after the majority of European Union countries signalled they were ready to do a “reciprocal rights” deal with the UK. A new bill calling for 'Walter Mitty' fraudsters that impersonate Britain's war heroes to be fined or jailed, will be discussed in the House of Commons in Friday. A police force has been accused of discriminating against white straight people after appealing for new recruits from ethnic minorities and the gay community. Nottinghamshire Police tweeted on Sunday: 'Nott's Police are recruiting PCs Jan 2017. If you're from a BME/LGBT+ group and want to join us, call or text Jo: 07595008494 for more info.' Official documents compiled by jail chiefs detail that week’s most high-profile events, including 300 inmates running amok at Bedford jail, causing £1 million of damage, and two prisoners escaping from Pentonville and going on the run. Ministers have quietly drawn up plans to introduce a soft system to speed up dealing with ill-discipline in prisoners who commit ‘lower-level violence’ while still in Britain's jails. Killer Jack Cramb, 24, uses an illegal mobile phone to regularly post topless selfies from his prison cell at at Shotts prison in Lanarkshire where he is serving a life sentence for murder A damning international study of 38 countries found that England, Scotland and Wales are among the worst for physical activity – far behind nations such as Poland and Venezuela. A report has suggested that supermarkets should set up special slow checkout lanes for older customers because they might value the chance of a chat when they do their shoppingVince TracySpanish exports reached a historic high in the first nine months of 2016, growing year-on-year in terms of revenue by 1.2%. Data published by the Secretary of State for Commerce on Monday shows that foreign trade has generated €188.49 billion so far this year. What the figures don’t show is that Spain seems to be caught up in the overall slowdown of global trade. The country is performing better than most of its competitors, but its overseas sales have been decelerating steadily since July, to the point that in September, growth was zero. Spain’s minority Popular Party (PP) government will extend the application of the 2016 budget to buy itself more time at the negotiating table, sources at the Finance Ministry have said. Spain’s ruling Popular Party (PP) has presented a reform proposal to Congress that could result in the banning of memes, social network users’ way of gaining comic revenge on the politicians that rule our lives. A Spanish man has taken legal action against health authorities after seeing in cigarette packets what he believes is a photograph of his face with a breathing tube inserted into his mouth during an operation. Ten Kurdish migrants from Iran who were found alive in Spain inside a sealed container belonging to the Mango fashion retailer believed they were bound for Britain. A Spanish businessman has been sentenced to two and half years in prison for the destruction of an archaeological site which experts say held the key to the secrets of human life in Neolithic Spain. Hundreds of thousands of British expats are set to be granted the right to carry on living on the Continent after Brexit after the majority of European Union countries signalled they were ready to do a “reciprocal rights” deal with the UK. A new bill calling for 'Walter Mitty' fraudsters that impersonate Britain's war heroes to be fined or jailed, will be discussed in the House of Commons in Friday. A police force has been accused of discriminating against white straight people after appealing for new recruits from ethnic minorities and the gay community. Nottinghamshire Police tweeted on Sunday: 'Nott's Police are recruiting PCs Jan 2017. If you're from a BME/LGBT+ group and want to join us, call or text Jo: 07595008494 for more info.' Official documents compiled by jail chiefs detail that week’s most high-profile events, including 300 inmates running amok at Bedford jail, causing £1 million of damage, and two prisoners escaping from Pentonville and going on the run. Ministers have quietly drawn up plans to introduce a soft system to speed up dealing with ill-discipline in prisoners who commit ‘lower-level violence’ while still in Britain's jails. Killer Jack Cramb, 24, uses an illegal mobile phone to regularly post topless selfies from his prison cell at at Shotts prison in Lanarkshire where he is serving a life sentence for murder A damning international study of 38 countries found that England, Scotland and Wales are among the worst for physical activity – far behind nations such as Poland and Venezuela. A report has suggested that supermarkets should set up special slow checkout lanes for older customers because they might value the chance of a chat when they do their shoppingnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:37:52 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe King of Spain calls for an end to the scourge of corruption. Spanish police bust gang who smuggled thousands of Ukranians into Britain. Barcelona is preparing its own currency. Spain unblocks a massive arms deal with Saudi Arabia and animal cruelty is in the spotlight although local Benidorm fiestas run smoothly. Nato EU spending commitment is put in the spotlight by Donald Trump. Angela Merkel hints at an immigration deal with Britain as Nigel Farage meets with Donald Trump before Teresa May. The child abuse inquiry is in the news again as another lawyer quits. As a boy aged four is sexually assaulted by older pupils a married headteacher is jailed for sending sexy text messages to a teenage girl and a secondary headteacher bans pupils from hugging. In Wales two girls were suspended after footage of their bullying appeared on social media, More weird judgements as a driver who ran over an elderly lady twice is spared jail and a suspected hacker who has Asperges is sent to the US for trial. Manchester United's Wayne Rooney let his managers down and Cornwall villages want to ban holiday homes.Vince TracyThe King of Spain calls for an end to the scourge of corruption. Spanish police bust gang who smuggled thousands of Ukranians into Britain. Barcelona is preparing its own currency. Spain unblocks a massive arms deal with Saudi Arabia and animal cruelty is in the spotlight although local Benidorm fiestas run smoothly. Nato EU spending commitment is put in the spotlight by Donald Trump. Angela Merkel hints at an immigration deal with Britain as Nigel Farage meets with Donald Trump before Teresa May. The child abuse inquiry is in the news again as another lawyer quits. As a boy aged four is sexually assaulted by older pupils a married headteacher is jailed for sending sexy text messages to a teenage girl and a secondary headteacher bans pupils from hugging. In Wales two girls were suspended after footage of their bullying appeared on social media, More weird judgements as a driver who ran over an elderly lady twice is spared jail and a suspected hacker who has Asperges is sent to the US for trial. Manchester United's Wayne Rooney let his managers down and Cornwall villages want to ban holiday homes.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 10 Nov 2016 21:39:31 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe EU was in turmoil as Donald Trump’s election victory delivered another huge blow to the ailing Brussels project. .......AN international criminal gang has stolen millions of pounds in an unprecedented cyber-attack on Tesco Bank.........Spain’s main political parties are divided over King Felipe’s upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia.....A GANG of drug traffickers were killed after their boat collided with an Agencia Tributaria patrol boat. Spain’s richest 100 worth almost 20% of country’s GDP, new figures show .......56 paedophiles arrested in nationwide police swoop..... 'Hate speech' on Facebook and Twitter is 'not protected by the right to freedom of expression', says Supreme Court In the UK ...The UK Ministry of Defence is set to close such barracks as Woolwich barracks in south-east London, Brecon in Wales and Fort George in the Highlands – an 18th century fort used to train personnel for the D-day landings....... Later this week we will be commemorating the sacrifice of those who fought for Britain. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. In 2014 GCSE pupil Will Cornick, 15, walked up to his teacher Mrs Maguire, 61, during class and stabbed her seven times in the back and neck with a knife he had brought to school. A 12-year-old boy pleaded guilty to repeatedly raping his younger sister after becoming fascinated with hardcore pornography he found on the internet, magistrates in Cheltenham heard-Vince TracyThe EU was in turmoil as Donald Trump’s election victory delivered another huge blow to the ailing Brussels project. .......AN international criminal gang has stolen millions of pounds in an unprecedented cyber-attack on Tesco Bank.........Spain’s main political parties are divided over King Felipe’s upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia.....A GANG of drug traffickers were killed after their boat collided with an Agencia Tributaria patrol boat. Spain’s richest 100 worth almost 20% of country’s GDP, new figures show .......56 paedophiles arrested in nationwide police swoop..... 'Hate speech' on Facebook and Twitter is 'not protected by the right to freedom of expression', says Supreme Court In the UK ...The UK Ministry of Defence is set to close such barracks as Woolwich barracks in south-east London, Brecon in Wales and Fort George in the Highlands – an 18th century fort used to train personnel for the D-day landings....... Later this week we will be commemorating the sacrifice of those who fought for Britain. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. In 2014 GCSE pupil Will Cornick, 15, walked up to his teacher Mrs Maguire, 61, during class and stabbed her seven times in the back and neck with a knife he had brought to school. A 12-year-old boy pleaded guilty to repeatedly raping his younger sister after becoming fascinated with hardcore pornography he found on the internet, magistrates in Cheltenham heard-news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 3 Nov 2016 19:37:04 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noMariano Rajoy, Spain's acting prime minister and leader of its conservative Popular Party (PP), was re-elected on Saturday after winning a parliamentary vote. Throughout Spain’s long economic crisis, international tourism has been a rare highlight, and the summer of 2016 was no exception...... the total figure for international visitors for the three months in question was up from 25.2 million in 2015 to 27.6 million this year. Spain’s official unemployment rate has fallen below 20% for the first time in six years. A court in Germany has ruled that the parents of a 15-year- old girl cannot stop her having a sexual relationship with her 47-year-old uncle. An immigrant who was turfed out of the Calais Jungle camp last week was picked up by border control after attempting to get into Britain on a kayak. In what is believed to the be the first solo attempt by a refugee to cross the Channel, the man was within eight miles of his destination when he was spotted in the middle of one of the World's busiest shipping lanes by people on board a passenger ferry. Unregulated Sharia law authorities are operating across Britain, performing unofficial marriages and handing out divorces for higher fees, MPs have been told. Notorious one-eyed police killer Dale Cregan has boasted to friend's about his luxury life behind bars, revealing he plays tennis and snooker and enjoys kayaking sessions. In just 90 minutes, no fewer than 17 were spotted illegally using mobiles on the M20 near Ashford in Kent. Labour MP Sarah Champion said children are currently 'regarding porn as a lesson in how to have sex' as she launched the Dare2Care report following work with charities. Children's director Alice Webb defended Just A Girl after parents reacted angrily to the CBBC show, which depicts an 11-year-old's struggle to get hormones that stunt puberty. Teaching Assistant, Jill Meldrum-Jones, 37, wept in the dock at Warwick Crown Court today as she pleaded guilty to a string of sex offences involving the 15-year-old boy over a four-day period last summer. FA bosses have said they will ignore FIFA's ban on poppies at Remembrance Day by wearing black armbands with poppies on. FIFA said 'any kind of sanction' could now follow.Vince TracyMariano Rajoy, Spain's acting prime minister and leader of its conservative Popular Party (PP), was re-elected on Saturday after winning a parliamentary vote. Throughout Spain’s long economic crisis, international tourism has been a rare highlight, and the summer of 2016 was no exception...... the total figure for international visitors for the three months in question was up from 25.2 million in 2015 to 27.6 million this year. Spain’s official unemployment rate has fallen below 20% for the first time in six years. A court in Germany has ruled that the parents of a 15-year- old girl cannot stop her having a sexual relationship with her 47-year-old uncle. An immigrant who was turfed out of the Calais Jungle camp last week was picked up by border control after attempting to get into Britain on a kayak. In what is believed to the be the first solo attempt by a refugee to cross the Channel, the man was within eight miles of his destination when he was spotted in the middle of one of the World's busiest shipping lanes by people on board a passenger ferry. Unregulated Sharia law authorities are operating across Britain, performing unofficial marriages and handing out divorces for higher fees, MPs have been told. Notorious one-eyed police killer Dale Cregan has boasted to friend's about his luxury life behind bars, revealing he plays tennis and snooker and enjoys kayaking sessions. In just 90 minutes, no fewer than 17 were spotted illegally using mobiles on the M20 near Ashford in Kent. Labour MP Sarah Champion said children are currently 'regarding porn as a lesson in how to have sex' as she launched the Dare2Care report following work with charities. Children's director Alice Webb defended Just A Girl after parents reacted angrily to the CBBC show, which depicts an 11-year-old's struggle to get hormones that stunt puberty. Teaching Assistant, Jill Meldrum-Jones, 37, wept in the dock at Warwick Crown Court today as she pleaded guilty to a string of sex offences involving the 15-year-old boy over a four-day period last summer. FA bosses have said they will ignore FIFA's ban on poppies at Remembrance Day by wearing black armbands with poppies on. FIFA said 'any kind of sanction' could now follow.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:38:25 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noMariano Rajoy to head new government in Spain. Two Imans arrested in Ibiza. One of Britain's most wanted criminals is arrested on Tenerife and we look at some of Spain's regional dishes. Italy has been rocked by more terrible earthquakes. In France the Calais Jungle has been demolished. Teresa May announces ontroversial new plans for Heathrow. UKIP criticised by Jeremby Paxman for saying what many are thinking about the immigrants and refugees.A yob has attacked two people speaking Spanish in Poole. Hugh Laurie gets his Hollywood star as Cameron prepares to make his fortune from his memoirs. Many new teachers are leaving their profession in the UK and a dad finds a rare coin in his child's box of treasures. Football hooliganism is back at West Ham's ground......and a mum has defended dressing up her 3 year-old for beauty pageants.Vince TracyMariano Rajoy to head new government in Spain. Two Imans arrested in Ibiza. One of Britain's most wanted criminals is arrested on Tenerife and we look at some of Spain's regional dishes. Italy has been rocked by more terrible earthquakes. In France the Calais Jungle has been demolished. Teresa May announces ontroversial new plans for Heathrow. UKIP criticised by Jeremby Paxman for saying what many are thinking about the immigrants and refugees.A yob has attacked two people speaking Spanish in Poole. Hugh Laurie gets his Hollywood star as Cameron prepares to make his fortune from his memoirs. Many new teachers are leaving their profession in the UK and a dad finds a rare coin in his child's box of treasures. Football hooliganism is back at West Ham's ground......and a mum has defended dressing up her 3 year-old for beauty pageants.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 20 Oct 2016 21:31:42 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTen more of the most wanted British fugitives believed to be hiding in Spain’s ex-pat communities have been revealed in a new appeal by independent UK crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers and the National Crime Agency (NCA). Socialists to take key decision on support for PP government on Sunday A new decree from the Junta de Andalucía will allow the agricultural sector to sell 10% of produce without intermediaries. Migrant 'children' arriving in Britain from Calais to critics claiming they look 'old enough to be adults' may appear older 'because war has toughened them up', the Home Office claims. Pro-EU MPs are deliberately trying to delay Brexit, Nick Clegg has said. A cross-party group of Remainers is demanding to know how ministers plan to exit the Brussels club. A banned driver who left a trail of destruction in a high-speed police chase then attacked a Police Interceptors cameraman because he 'didn't want his mam and dad to see him on telly.' Babysitter is jailed after having sex with a schoolboy, 13, more than 70 times while she was supposed to be looking after himVince TracyTen more of the most wanted British fugitives believed to be hiding in Spain’s ex-pat communities have been revealed in a new appeal by independent UK crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers and the National Crime Agency (NCA). Socialists to take key decision on support for PP government on Sunday A new decree from the Junta de Andalucía will allow the agricultural sector to sell 10% of produce without intermediaries. Migrant 'children' arriving in Britain from Calais to critics claiming they look 'old enough to be adults' may appear older 'because war has toughened them up', the Home Office claims. Pro-EU MPs are deliberately trying to delay Brexit, Nick Clegg has said. A cross-party group of Remainers is demanding to know how ministers plan to exit the Brussels club. A banned driver who left a trail of destruction in a high-speed police chase then attacked a Police Interceptors cameraman because he 'didn't want his mam and dad to see him on telly.' Babysitter is jailed after having sex with a schoolboy, 13, more than 70 times while she was supposed to be looking after himnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 6 Oct 2016 12:48:17 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no400 or so migrants have marched in protest from Belgrade in Serbia to the Hungarian border holding signs pleading the government to open their borders to allow them access to the EU Spain's largest corruption case focuses on huge kickbacks-for-contracts ring allegedly headed up by businessman Francisco Correa. Whilst this threatens the PP the PSOE needs to bring an end to the current crisis and its internal conflicts. Meanwhile The economy will expand 3.1% this year and 2.2% in 2017, says the IMF the global financial institution. Two Russian Tupolev ‘Blackjack’ bombers were monitored flying from Norway to the northern coast of Spain in September. Jamie Oliver's use of chorizo in the dish paella is not the first example of a foreign chef getting creative with Spanish gastronomy Theresa May is beginning to show her mettle at last as she addressed the Conservative conference. The Prime Minister told activists in Birmingham that the Brexit vote offered a 'once in a generation chance to change the direction of our country for good'. Wasps players are said to have engaged in 'riotous' behaviour and took part in 'weird sexual forfeits' on board the Hurlingham floating nightclub for a party on London's River Thames. It's not a problem to call someone a coffin dodger or an old bag on television, the broadcast watchdog has said. Most viewers believe some 'milder' swear words are used so widely that they are now acceptable before the 9pm watershed, it found. An Oxford University analysis has found that performing good deeds, such as holding the door open for someone or donating to charity, gives the doer a warm glowVince Tracy400 or so migrants have marched in protest from Belgrade in Serbia to the Hungarian border holding signs pleading the government to open their borders to allow them access to the EU Spain's largest corruption case focuses on huge kickbacks-for-contracts ring allegedly headed up by businessman Francisco Correa. Whilst this threatens the PP the PSOE needs to bring an end to the current crisis and its internal conflicts. Meanwhile The economy will expand 3.1% this year and 2.2% in 2017, says the IMF the global financial institution. Two Russian Tupolev ‘Blackjack’ bombers were monitored flying from Norway to the northern coast of Spain in September. Jamie Oliver's use of chorizo in the dish paella is not the first example of a foreign chef getting creative with Spanish gastronomy Theresa May is beginning to show her mettle at last as she addressed the Conservative conference. The Prime Minister told activists in Birmingham that the Brexit vote offered a 'once in a generation chance to change the direction of our country for good'. Wasps players are said to have engaged in 'riotous' behaviour and took part in 'weird sexual forfeits' on board the Hurlingham floating nightclub for a party on London's River Thames. It's not a problem to call someone a coffin dodger or an old bag on television, the broadcast watchdog has said. Most viewers believe some 'milder' swear words are used so widely that they are now acceptable before the 9pm watershed, it found. An Oxford University analysis has found that performing good deeds, such as holding the door open for someone or donating to charity, gives the doer a warm glownews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:09:45 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noFelipe González, who is Spain’s longest-serving prime minister, has stepped into the debate over what the Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) should do to break the prolonged impasse that is keeping the country without a fully functional government. González, 74, says he feels betrayed by PSOE Secretary General Pedro Sánchez, who allegedly told him that the party would abstain at the second round of an investiture vote in Congress. This follows Spain's Socialist leader facing mounting pressure Monday to let acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy form a new government and end a months'long political impasse, after his party suffered losses in two regional elections. Spain's Basque Country and Galicia had gone to the polls Sunday in regional elections that might have produced some momentum as the PSOE boss has now come under pressure to resign. FIVE men have been jailed in Spain after an overcrowded party in 2012 they organised caused a stampede that killed five women. A Madrid court found the group guilty of negligent homicide and sentenced them to prison with terms ranging from two-and-a-half to four years THE mayor of Marbella is being investigated for granting his friend the use of a police escort at his wedding. Jose Bernal issued friend and fellow PSOE politician Daniel Garcia Andreu a two horse escort at his glitzy wedding in Marbella on June 3. In Europe,a whistleblower has claimed volunteers in the Calais jungle camp are having sex with multiple partners in one day while some are even targeting under-age boys. In an extraordinary claim, the European Parliament president Martin Schulz (pictured) said Jo Cox's death was an example of how unpredictable the EU referendum campaign was. An Italian presenter has been criticised for wearing a crucifix and rosary beads while reading the news.Marina Nalesso, 44, has worn the religious accessories on several occasions during broadcasts on Italy's state-owned channel TG1. Delivering his keynote address to the gathering in Liverpool, the veteran left-winger insisted the party had to come together after he was re-elected by a huge leader. He didn't develop any ideas on Brexit, Immigration or Trident. Sam Allardyce lost his £3million-a-year job after just 67 days and one game – the shortest-ever reign of a permanent England manager - when he was filmed chasing a £400,000 salary top-up The victims of the Alton Towers Smiler ride crash have said no punishment will ever bring back the limbs they lost due to catastrophic errors by theme park bosses. Merlin Entertainments, who run the Staffordshire park, were fined £5million today for failures leading to the disaster in which 16 people were injured and two teenagers needed amputations.The fine imposed by the court represents less than two per cent of the company's £385million turnover in the year of the rollercoaster tragedyVince TracyFelipe González, who is Spain’s longest-serving prime minister, has stepped into the debate over what the Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) should do to break the prolonged impasse that is keeping the country without a fully functional government. González, 74, says he feels betrayed by PSOE Secretary General Pedro Sánchez, who allegedly told him that the party would abstain at the second round of an investiture vote in Congress. This follows Spain's Socialist leader facing mounting pressure Monday to let acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy form a new government and end a months'long political impasse, after his party suffered losses in two regional elections. Spain's Basque Country and Galicia had gone to the polls Sunday in regional elections that might have produced some momentum as the PSOE boss has now come under pressure to resign. FIVE men have been jailed in Spain after an overcrowded party in 2012 they organised caused a stampede that killed five women. A Madrid court found the group guilty of negligent homicide and sentenced them to prison with terms ranging from two-and-a-half to four years THE mayor of Marbella is being investigated for granting his friend the use of a police escort at his wedding. Jose Bernal issued friend and fellow PSOE politician Daniel Garcia Andreu a two horse escort at his glitzy wedding in Marbella on June 3. In Europe,a whistleblower has claimed volunteers in the Calais jungle camp are having sex with multiple partners in one day while some are even targeting under-age boys. In an extraordinary claim, the European Parliament president Martin Schulz (pictured) said Jo Cox's death was an example of how unpredictable the EU referendum campaign was. An Italian presenter has been criticised for wearing a crucifix and rosary beads while reading the news.Marina Nalesso, 44, has worn the religious accessories on several occasions during broadcasts on Italy's state-owned channel TG1. Delivering his keynote address to the gathering in Liverpool, the veteran left-winger insisted the party had to come together after he was re-elected by a huge leader. He didn't develop any ideas on Brexit, Immigration or Trident. Sam Allardyce lost his £3million-a-year job after just 67 days and one game – the shortest-ever reign of a permanent England manager - when he was filmed chasing a £400,000 salary top-up The victims of the Alton Towers Smiler ride crash have said no punishment will ever bring back the limbs they lost due to catastrophic errors by theme park bosses. Merlin Entertainments, who run the Staffordshire park, were fined £5million today for failures leading to the disaster in which 16 people were injured and two teenagers needed amputations.The fine imposed by the court represents less than two per cent of the company's £385million turnover in the year of the rollercoaster tragedynews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 22 Sep 2016 11:05:14 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain's King Felipe VI told General Assembly in New York that Spaniards will overcome this difficult moment in finding a government as Foreign ministry notes that political stalemate is keeping Madrid on the sidelines of world gatherings Dismembered victims found in central Spain were caught up in a dispute over drugs, say police. The murdered family of four were killed by professional hitmen. One person died and 17 people were injured in an explosion in a block of flats in a Spanish seaside resort near Barcelona early Sunday. Barcelona ordered the shutdown of 615 illegally operating tourist flats in just two months and has issued fines of €30,000 to nine different online platforms, including Tripadvisor. Spectators were stunned when the two animals, each weighing around half a tonne dropped to the ground dead after charging headfirst into each other ahead of a bullfight. The country's only openly gay football referee, who has become an outspoken advocate for LGBT rights, is now under police protection due to increasing threats on his life. In the UK former Chief of the General Staff Sir Mike Jackson tore into the Government's lack of strategic thinking and mocked MoD claims that military budgets were rising as fears rise over the commitment to the UK defence. Meanwhile, the Royal Navy's six flagship vessels, which are based in Portsmouth, notched up a staggering 1,515 days in UK harbours in the year between April 2015 and 2016 A report by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said data so far after the Brexit vote show there was no 'major effect' on the economy so far and there were indications of 'strength The Liberal Democrat leader gathered his party in Brighton for its annual conference and told them they are crucial to fight for Britain's continued role in Europe via a Brexit re-run. The Brownlee Brothers who show how sibling rivalry can be replaced by brotherly love.Vince TracySpain's King Felipe VI told General Assembly in New York that Spaniards will overcome this difficult moment in finding a government as Foreign ministry notes that political stalemate is keeping Madrid on the sidelines of world gatherings Dismembered victims found in central Spain were caught up in a dispute over drugs, say police. The murdered family of four were killed by professional hitmen. One person died and 17 people were injured in an explosion in a block of flats in a Spanish seaside resort near Barcelona early Sunday. Barcelona ordered the shutdown of 615 illegally operating tourist flats in just two months and has issued fines of €30,000 to nine different online platforms, including Tripadvisor. Spectators were stunned when the two animals, each weighing around half a tonne dropped to the ground dead after charging headfirst into each other ahead of a bullfight. The country's only openly gay football referee, who has become an outspoken advocate for LGBT rights, is now under police protection due to increasing threats on his life. In the UK former Chief of the General Staff Sir Mike Jackson tore into the Government's lack of strategic thinking and mocked MoD claims that military budgets were rising as fears rise over the commitment to the UK defence. Meanwhile, the Royal Navy's six flagship vessels, which are based in Portsmouth, notched up a staggering 1,515 days in UK harbours in the year between April 2015 and 2016 A report by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said data so far after the Brexit vote show there was no 'major effect' on the economy so far and there were indications of 'strength The Liberal Democrat leader gathered his party in Brighton for its annual conference and told them they are crucial to fight for Britain's continued role in Europe via a Brexit re-run. The Brownlee Brothers who show how sibling rivalry can be replaced by brotherly love.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 15 Sep 2016 19:37:12 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Popular Party’s (PP) ability to wage a successful campaign ahead of regional elections to be held on September 25 in Galicia and the Basque Country is being hampered by the numerous corruption investigations affecting the Spanish conservative group. Thousands of Catalan separatists rallied across their province on Sunday to show their support for a break away from Spain, which would leave the country without one of its richest regions. Excessive speed caused train crash in Galicia that killed four people and a Spanish train driver leaves 109 passengers stranded at end of shift. THE National Police working closely with the police forces of El Salvador and Honduras have arrested a man known as the ‘Mexican’ in the Madrid area who had been sent to Spain by an international gang known as Mara 18 to establish a new branch in Europe. The CSU, which works alongside Merkel's Christian Democratic Union, has demanded tougher immigration rules and said that new arrivals must socially integrate and learn German. The UK Commons foreign affairs committee savaged David Cameron's judgment in rushing to war in 2011, saying the intervention was based on 'erroneous assumptions'. European judges have ordered Britain to pay thousands of pounds to a terrorist who helped the failed July 21 bombers because his human rights were breached. Critics said the broadcasting watchdog had effectively legitimised explicit scenes immediately after the watershed, and warned of the potential impact on children. Mother-of-seven Hoden Aden, 44, was driving near to a zebra crossing in the car park in Wembley, north London, when she crashed into two-year-old Fahima Hassan, who was holding her mother's hand. Convicted murderer Darren Jackson, 51, of Burnley, Lancashire, absconded from HMP Sudbury yesterday morning. He was handed a life prison sentence in 1986.Vince TracyThe Popular Party’s (PP) ability to wage a successful campaign ahead of regional elections to be held on September 25 in Galicia and the Basque Country is being hampered by the numerous corruption investigations affecting the Spanish conservative group. Thousands of Catalan separatists rallied across their province on Sunday to show their support for a break away from Spain, which would leave the country without one of its richest regions. Excessive speed caused train crash in Galicia that killed four people and a Spanish train driver leaves 109 passengers stranded at end of shift. THE National Police working closely with the police forces of El Salvador and Honduras have arrested a man known as the ‘Mexican’ in the Madrid area who had been sent to Spain by an international gang known as Mara 18 to establish a new branch in Europe. The CSU, which works alongside Merkel's Christian Democratic Union, has demanded tougher immigration rules and said that new arrivals must socially integrate and learn German. The UK Commons foreign affairs committee savaged David Cameron's judgment in rushing to war in 2011, saying the intervention was based on 'erroneous assumptions'. European judges have ordered Britain to pay thousands of pounds to a terrorist who helped the failed July 21 bombers because his human rights were breached. Critics said the broadcasting watchdog had effectively legitimised explicit scenes immediately after the watershed, and warned of the potential impact on children. Mother-of-seven Hoden Aden, 44, was driving near to a zebra crossing in the car park in Wembley, north London, when she crashed into two-year-old Fahima Hassan, who was holding her mother's hand. Convicted murderer Darren Jackson, 51, of Burnley, Lancashire, absconded from HMP Sudbury yesterday morning. He was handed a life prison sentence in 1986.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 8 Sep 2016 12:40:58 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noFury in Spain as ex-minister named in Panama leaks is nominated for World Bank chairman role. Teenagers arrested for starting dreadful fires in Javea. Spain's economy forges aheas without a government. Dildo vending machine shocks British family and a new Spanish Nationality course has been created for Brexpats. Ridiculous plans to build a wall near Calais and funded by Anglo-French money. UK ministers are powerless over joke jail-term for hate- preacher Choudary. As one muslim on Good Morning Britain tells us that he was born polygamous a 27 year- old newlywed Pakistani man is sent to prison for raping a 12 year-old girl. - A serving police officer in the West Midlands admitted two sexual assaults whilst on duty and a van driver was reading a text message when he killed a cyclist. A school headteacher is starting term with a strong rules enforcement policy and exercise undoes the damage caused by drining excessively.Vince TracyFury in Spain as ex-minister named in Panama leaks is nominated for World Bank chairman role. Teenagers arrested for starting dreadful fires in Javea. Spain's economy forges aheas without a government. Dildo vending machine shocks British family and a new Spanish Nationality course has been created for Brexpats. Ridiculous plans to build a wall near Calais and funded by Anglo-French money. UK ministers are powerless over joke jail-term for hate- preacher Choudary. As one muslim on Good Morning Britain tells us that he was born polygamous a 27 year- old newlywed Pakistani man is sent to prison for raping a 12 year-old girl. - A serving police officer in the West Midlands admitted two sexual assaults whilst on duty and a van driver was reading a text message when he killed a cyclist. A school headteacher is starting term with a strong rules enforcement policy and exercise undoes the damage caused by drining excessively.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 1 Sep 2016 22:37:36 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no#spain is still trying to find its next government with mr #rajoy nearing his target majority. #calais is a major problem for #france and the #uk. Britain's #nhs has more problemsVince Tracy#spain is still trying to find its next government with mr #rajoy nearing his target majority. #calais is a major problem for #france and the #uk. Britain's #nhs has more problemsnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:30:41 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noOur first thoughts are with the victims of the terrible earthquake in Italy. Spain's government is still in the making although the PP has agreed to the Ciudadanos 6 point transparency plan. This makes us wonder who has authorised the drones to continue looking for illegal constructions. Despite Brexit the Brits are still flocking to Spain and an Italian mafia fugitive has been found in Benidorm. A British man has been killed by a hit and run driver near Alicante and a dad lost his life trying to save his daughter from drowning on the Costa del Sol, Jean-Claude Juncker is still calling for open borders as Merkel and Hollande join Italy to insist Brexit is not a problem. Theresa May can now pass the immigration figures to Amber Rudd as Tony Blair insists the immigration has been good for Britain.Despite the fears of radicalisation the UK will not restrict Friday prayers to individual cells. The inspectors of prisons also recommend the use of social media for inmates wishing to keep in touch with their families and friends. Many people have died in the seas round the UK this week and a new crime index states that burglary is twice as bad as child abduction.Vince TracyOur first thoughts are with the victims of the terrible earthquake in Italy. Spain's government is still in the making although the PP has agreed to the Ciudadanos 6 point transparency plan. This makes us wonder who has authorised the drones to continue looking for illegal constructions. Despite Brexit the Brits are still flocking to Spain and an Italian mafia fugitive has been found in Benidorm. A British man has been killed by a hit and run driver near Alicante and a dad lost his life trying to save his daughter from drowning on the Costa del Sol, Jean-Claude Juncker is still calling for open borders as Merkel and Hollande join Italy to insist Brexit is not a problem. Theresa May can now pass the immigration figures to Amber Rudd as Tony Blair insists the immigration has been good for Britain.Despite the fears of radicalisation the UK will not restrict Friday prayers to individual cells. The inspectors of prisons also recommend the use of social media for inmates wishing to keep in touch with their families and friends. Many people have died in the seas round the UK this week and a new crime index states that burglary is twice as bad as child abduction.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:34:51 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIt does appear that we will soon have a new Government in Spain as acting PM Rajoy seems ready to accept the 6 point Ciudadanos demands. Spain's medal tally is already ahead of London 2012.One of the five men arrested foa gang rape during the San Fermines fiestas in Pamplona on July 7th sent text messages to friends. The swimming in Burquinis is now under scrutiny in several Eu countries although Barcelona will not impose a ban.An Irishman has been shot dead in a suspected gangland killing in Mallorca. The medals just keep coming for team GB who are now second in the medal table. Hate preacher Choudray faces 10 years in Belmarsh prison but the UK government cannot keep him in isolation. Ex Premier League star Dalian Atkinson has been killed by police tazer. Knife-wielding thugs are attacking innocent motorists at Calais. Mr. Punch is packing in his shows because of unruly children and if you look at March 23rd you'll find elite Olympic medal winners in great numbers.Vince TracyIt does appear that we will soon have a new Government in Spain as acting PM Rajoy seems ready to accept the 6 point Ciudadanos demands. Spain's medal tally is already ahead of London 2012.One of the five men arrested foa gang rape during the San Fermines fiestas in Pamplona on July 7th sent text messages to friends. The swimming in Burquinis is now under scrutiny in several Eu countries although Barcelona will not impose a ban.An Irishman has been shot dead in a suspected gangland killing in Mallorca. The medals just keep coming for team GB who are now second in the medal table. Hate preacher Choudray faces 10 years in Belmarsh prison but the UK government cannot keep him in isolation. Ex Premier League star Dalian Atkinson has been killed by police tazer. Knife-wielding thugs are attacking innocent motorists at Calais. Mr. Punch is packing in his shows because of unruly children and if you look at March 23rd you'll find elite Olympic medal winners in great numbers.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sat, 13 Aug 2016 11:13:03 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe weather is still hot and the Iberian Peninsular is very dry. Dreadful fires rage in Portugal and Galicia and the police seem to be hinting that these fires are the work of arsonists. The politicians are still trying to form a government in Spain and there is a slight chance that Señor Rajoy might have the support he needs to form a government via the Ciudadanos party. . There are conditions as you'd expect but maybe we'll get a government soon. statistics show a quarter of Spain's unemployed have not worked for for four or more years. We hear Europeans want to punish Britain after Brexit but I suppose it's all about who you ask and how you ask the questions. According to latest figures the housing market is recovering and there's a story in the Spanish press showing how Spanish graduates head to France to pick grapes. A five year old boy has been killed by fireworks at a fiesta and it seems it was due to a stupid moment of irresponsibility when a person threw a firework into the crowds. Team GB dominate the news with successes building from day 4. Quite rightly there are many uplifting accounts of underdogs winning medals in gymnastics, judo, in canoes, on bikes and in shooting. There seems to be a really good spread of success and GB might well soon catch the Republic of Korea who are currently ahead of them. Just wait for the athletics as the Games proceed. Gloomier news is everywhere as five year old children are accused of 'sex offences' at school and teachers are bumping up the A-level predicted grades of University students. This is to follow the Holy Grail of equality and the meritocracy will look far less Caucasian! Labour is still in disarray as their voting procedures end up in the high courts and even UKIP are seeking a new leader. The unions also seem very active again and I hinted yesterday that I suspect this could be the work of Jeremy Corbyn and his cronies. The police are coming in for some heavy criticism and there are stories showing the Chief Constables seem to be operating their own rules in some instances. Another worrying story is about a scheme to fake airport passes at Heathrow. Cameron's legacy is stacked with croneyism and it is obvious to see he has rewarded mediocrity and failure to reward his pals. Another slightly unsavoury story shows that stars are paid thousands for their charity work. Some even compete in quizzes purporting to gain money for the charity. They might not win the money but still get their fees! A Premier League ticket tout is jailed for 9 months for his 4 million scam. This will really send a shudder down the spines of others willing to rob the general public. Nine months in jail might become 4.5 months for good behaviour and who might be tempted to risk that daunting punishment for a 4 million payout?Vince TracyThe weather is still hot and the Iberian Peninsular is very dry. Dreadful fires rage in Portugal and Galicia and the police seem to be hinting that these fires are the work of arsonists. The politicians are still trying to form a government in Spain and there is a slight chance that Señor Rajoy might have the support he needs to form a government via the Ciudadanos party. . There are conditions as you'd expect but maybe we'll get a government soon. statistics show a quarter of Spain's unemployed have not worked for for four or more years. We hear Europeans want to punish Britain after Brexit but I suppose it's all about who you ask and how you ask the questions. According to latest figures the housing market is recovering and there's a story in the Spanish press showing how Spanish graduates head to France to pick grapes. A five year old boy has been killed by fireworks at a fiesta and it seems it was due to a stupid moment of irresponsibility when a person threw a firework into the crowds. Team GB dominate the news with successes building from day 4. Quite rightly there are many uplifting accounts of underdogs winning medals in gymnastics, judo, in canoes, on bikes and in shooting. There seems to be a really good spread of success and GB might well soon catch the Republic of Korea who are currently ahead of them. Just wait for the athletics as the Games proceed. Gloomier news is everywhere as five year old children are accused of 'sex offences' at school and teachers are bumping up the A-level predicted grades of University students. This is to follow the Holy Grail of equality and the meritocracy will look far less Caucasian! Labour is still in disarray as their voting procedures end up in the high courts and even UKIP are seeking a new leader. The unions also seem very active again and I hinted yesterday that I suspect this could be the work of Jeremy Corbyn and his cronies. The police are coming in for some heavy criticism and there are stories showing the Chief Constables seem to be operating their own rules in some instances. Another worrying story is about a scheme to fake airport passes at Heathrow. Cameron's legacy is stacked with croneyism and it is obvious to see he has rewarded mediocrity and failure to reward his pals. Another slightly unsavoury story shows that stars are paid thousands for their charity work. Some even compete in quizzes purporting to gain money for the charity. They might not win the money but still get their fees! A Premier League ticket tout is jailed for 9 months for his 4 million scam. This will really send a shudder down the spines of others willing to rob the general public. Nine months in jail might become 4.5 months for good behaviour and who might be tempted to risk that daunting punishment for a 4 million payout?news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 3 Dec 2015 11:30:55 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAs British jets join in the bombing campaign against Syria.......Hilary Benn recalls how British trade unions joined in the Spanish Civil War. Here4 in Spain, the political shenanigans continue in Catalonia......a suicidal woman falls from a flat, kills a man below yet survives and incest is still legal in Spain. Sean Connery's wife is to stand trial over fraud allegations and a Spanish farmworker has been gored at a farm ... In the UK...the fallout is expected after the voting on the issue of bombing Syria. Elsewhere, with more trouble at Calais we are told the border terror alert system breaks down twice a a week. George Osborne seems to be taking from the UK to pay for foreign aid........The Yorkshire Ripper is back in the news.....and the legal chiefs administer astounding judgements although one has been disciplined for his attitude to defendants. We've been told Strictly Come Dancing is rigged....now the Apprentice is under scrutiny and the Brits love their programmes being repeated!Vince TracyAs British jets join in the bombing campaign against Syria.......Hilary Benn recalls how British trade unions joined in the Spanish Civil War. Here4 in Spain, the political shenanigans continue in Catalonia......a suicidal woman falls from a flat, kills a man below yet survives and incest is still legal in Spain. Sean Connery's wife is to stand trial over fraud allegations and a Spanish farmworker has been gored at a farm ... In the UK...the fallout is expected after the voting on the issue of bombing Syria. Elsewhere, with more trouble at Calais we are told the border terror alert system breaks down twice a a week. George Osborne seems to be taking from the UK to pay for foreign aid........The Yorkshire Ripper is back in the news.....and the legal chiefs administer astounding judgements although one has been disciplined for his attitude to defendants. We've been told Strictly Come Dancing is rigged....now the Apprentice is under scrutiny and the Brits love their programmes being repeated!news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 26 Nov 2015 19:28:39 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noNow a Russian plane has been shot down by Turkish fighters and Russia accuses Russia of slander for saying they buy oil from Iis and Erdogan refuses to apologise for downing the plane. According to El Pais PM Rajoy appears to be isolating himeself from his allies and turning a blind eye to the jihadist threat as King Felipe asks for EU members to stand united against those who would take away our freedom. ......There's fury in Spain over tributes to Franco on the anniversary of his death................... 48 Women were killed in Spain in 2015 in another catalogue of domestic violence............. A British father has been convicted of manslaughter after killing a German 'paedophile' in a fight in a restaurant in Sotogrande. In the UK David Cameron is asking parliament to support further action in Syria and Iraq. Prince Charles blames the Syrian Crisis on Global Warming. The Health Minister Jane Ellison, has spoken out against first-cousin couples among British Pakistanis.............A Pakistani man has been jailed form 40 years over failed Manchester bomb plot.......Researchers say UK soaring immigration is caused by surge in Romanians and Bulgarians.....and a 32 year old drunk driver whose irresponsible actions left two female passengers with horrific injuries, has had his curfew lifted so he can go on a stag do.Vince TracyNow a Russian plane has been shot down by Turkish fighters and Russia accuses Russia of slander for saying they buy oil from Iis and Erdogan refuses to apologise for downing the plane. According to El Pais PM Rajoy appears to be isolating himeself from his allies and turning a blind eye to the jihadist threat as King Felipe asks for EU members to stand united against those who would take away our freedom. ......There's fury in Spain over tributes to Franco on the anniversary of his death................... 48 Women were killed in Spain in 2015 in another catalogue of domestic violence............. A British father has been convicted of manslaughter after killing a German 'paedophile' in a fight in a restaurant in Sotogrande. In the UK David Cameron is asking parliament to support further action in Syria and Iraq. Prince Charles blames the Syrian Crisis on Global Warming. The Health Minister Jane Ellison, has spoken out against first-cousin couples among British Pakistanis.............A Pakistani man has been jailed form 40 years over failed Manchester bomb plot.......Researchers say UK soaring immigration is caused by surge in Romanians and Bulgarians.....and a 32 year old drunk driver whose irresponsible actions left two female passengers with horrific injuries, has had his curfew lifted so he can go on a stag do.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 19 Nov 2015 18:37:11 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAs 132 innocent people were being killed in Paris by Muslim extremists an event in Bradford where radical panellists reportedly told of a duty to establish an Islamic state in Britain. The ringleader of the Paris attacks was seen drinking beer and smoking cannabis the day after the massacres, a witness has exclusively told Sky News. England played their football match against France whilst Germany v Holland and Spain v Belgium were cancelled. Turkey fans booed during the minute's silence for the victims of the Paris attacks before their national team drew 0-0 with Greece in a friendly international football game on Tuesday. French counter-terror police swooped on a flat in the northern suburb of Saint Denis on Wednesday morning and have now confirmed that Europe's most wanted Abdelhamid Abaaoud was killed in the seven hour siege ..... In Spain, Interpol tells us only 5,600 of 25,000 terrorists have been identified. Police organization tells Seville conference that world authorities need to work together to fight Islamic State while Spain is investigating 301 people over links to jihadist terrorism. Number of arrests this year has quadrupled compared with 2013, while the amount of open cases has grown 60%........ Men account for 82% of highest salaries in Spain, says new report and Spain’s road accident death toll is already past 1,000 victims in 2015. Supreme Court judges yesterday threatened to wreck the Government’s bid to ensure migrants speak English. A ruling called for the Home Office to water down its guidelines on English language tests for immigrant husbands and wives. If Theresa May fails to do so, the judges warned they will make a declaration that the Government is breaking human rights laws. Peers vote to allow 16-year-olds vote in EU referendum. Peers voted by 293 votes to 211 in favour of the plan, putting the Lords at odds with MPs who rejected the plan this summer, because it may delay the referendum by up to a year Doctors will strike over three days, providing emergency care only for 24 hours from 8am on December 1, followed by full walkouts from 8am to 5pm on December 8 and 16.” Lord Thomas, the leading judge in England and Wales, spoke out following the courtroom breakdown of the judge Mr Justice Dingemans who dealt with the killers of 16-year-old Becky Watts last week. He said Judges are suffering emotional damage because of the increasing number of sex and pornography cases, Meanwhile....Will they ever learn? Students swig from vodka bottles in the street and cover pavements in vomit in latest alcohol-soaked city centre pub crawl.......and CCTV footage captured by Andrew Britton shows the moment a man was kicked, punched, stamped on and dragged to the floor by a gang of children in Bradford, West Yorkshire.”Vince TracyAs 132 innocent people were being killed in Paris by Muslim extremists an event in Bradford where radical panellists reportedly told of a duty to establish an Islamic state in Britain. The ringleader of the Paris attacks was seen drinking beer and smoking cannabis the day after the massacres, a witness has exclusively told Sky News. England played their football match against France whilst Germany v Holland and Spain v Belgium were cancelled. Turkey fans booed during the minute's silence for the victims of the Paris attacks before their national team drew 0-0 with Greece in a friendly international football game on Tuesday. French counter-terror police swooped on a flat in the northern suburb of Saint Denis on Wednesday morning and have now confirmed that Europe's most wanted Abdelhamid Abaaoud was killed in the seven hour siege ..... In Spain, Interpol tells us only 5,600 of 25,000 terrorists have been identified. Police organization tells Seville conference that world authorities need to work together to fight Islamic State while Spain is investigating 301 people over links to jihadist terrorism. Number of arrests this year has quadrupled compared with 2013, while the amount of open cases has grown 60%........ Men account for 82% of highest salaries in Spain, says new report and Spain’s road accident death toll is already past 1,000 victims in 2015. Supreme Court judges yesterday threatened to wreck the Government’s bid to ensure migrants speak English. A ruling called for the Home Office to water down its guidelines on English language tests for immigrant husbands and wives. If Theresa May fails to do so, the judges warned they will make a declaration that the Government is breaking human rights laws. Peers vote to allow 16-year-olds vote in EU referendum. Peers voted by 293 votes to 211 in favour of the plan, putting the Lords at odds with MPs who rejected the plan this summer, because it may delay the referendum by up to a year Doctors will strike over three days, providing emergency care only for 24 hours from 8am on December 1, followed by full walkouts from 8am to 5pm on December 8 and 16.” Lord Thomas, the leading judge in England and Wales, spoke out following the courtroom breakdown of the judge Mr Justice Dingemans who dealt with the killers of 16-year-old Becky Watts last week. He said Judges are suffering emotional damage because of the increasing number of sex and pornography cases, Meanwhile....Will they ever learn? Students swig from vodka bottles in the street and cover pavements in vomit in latest alcohol-soaked city centre pub crawl.......and CCTV footage captured by Andrew Britton shows the moment a man was kicked, punched, stamped on and dragged to the floor by a gang of children in Bradford, West Yorkshire.”news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 11 Nov 2015 12:59:45 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWhilst Artur Mas is preparing to take Catalonia away from Spain, Benidorm and Alfaz are enjoying their fiestas and Deliberries is tryng to help one particular sector of the employment market. ANGELA Merkel’s government has admitted it is paying the pensions of 41 Spaniards injured while fighting for the Nazis. The men were part of General Franco’s Blue Division who fought for Adolf Hitler on the eastern front during World War Two. A letter from Angela Merkel’s government in response to a parliamentary question revealed €107,352 is paid annually by German taxpayers to the veterans, eight widows and one orphan. Left-wing German politician Andrej Hunko said it was ‘a scandal that 70 years after the war, Germany is still paying more than €100,000 a year to Nazi collaborators’. The agreement to pay the pensions was struck between Franco and Germany in 1962. A twitter user has been jailed for 18 years. Beñat Lasa Fernández found guilty of glorifying terrorism after making fun of Admiral Carrero Blanco’s 1973 assassination and other ETA victims...... As Britain honours the war heroes in Remembrance Day services one bus driver interrupted the solemn occasion in Bedfordshire by hooting his horn durin two minutes silence. As John Major says wealthy an big firms should do more to tackle poverty David Cameron prepares to tackle the European Parliament with demands for change. One writer talls him he needs to control the borders, get proof of work, control own economy and laws and keep to proper values.Vince TracyWhilst Artur Mas is preparing to take Catalonia away from Spain, Benidorm and Alfaz are enjoying their fiestas and Deliberries is tryng to help one particular sector of the employment market. ANGELA Merkel’s government has admitted it is paying the pensions of 41 Spaniards injured while fighting for the Nazis. The men were part of General Franco’s Blue Division who fought for Adolf Hitler on the eastern front during World War Two. A letter from Angela Merkel’s government in response to a parliamentary question revealed €107,352 is paid annually by German taxpayers to the veterans, eight widows and one orphan. Left-wing German politician Andrej Hunko said it was ‘a scandal that 70 years after the war, Germany is still paying more than €100,000 a year to Nazi collaborators’. The agreement to pay the pensions was struck between Franco and Germany in 1962. A twitter user has been jailed for 18 years. Beñat Lasa Fernández found guilty of glorifying terrorism after making fun of Admiral Carrero Blanco’s 1973 assassination and other ETA victims...... As Britain honours the war heroes in Remembrance Day services one bus driver interrupted the solemn occasion in Bedfordshire by hooting his horn durin two minutes silence. As John Major says wealthy an big firms should do more to tackle poverty David Cameron prepares to tackle the European Parliament with demands for change. One writer talls him he needs to control the borders, get proof of work, control own economy and laws and keep to proper values.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 5 Nov 2015 19:48:05 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe British Government have asked for the cancellation of all flights from Sharm El Sheikh after the Russian plane crashed in Egypt. A Spanish firm has won a huge compensation payout after being falsely accused of involvement in an E. Coli outbreak...............25% of brand new houses in Spain have been branded as unsellable........A Spanish toy chain has produced a non-sexist Christmas calender.....and child matadors have been filmed killing the bulls in front of their cheering school mates..... In the UK....The problems of standing up to yobs is in the papers.....the police are planning to fill their coffers with more speed cameras in action and ..........semi-literate teachers are holding back students.........CBI has been found rigging a poll encouraging firms to stay in the EU......and an Asian trio involved in an honour attack don't go to jail....and an English dad is looking for his bacon in a bacon-free KFCVince TracyThe British Government have asked for the cancellation of all flights from Sharm El Sheikh after the Russian plane crashed in Egypt. A Spanish firm has won a huge compensation payout after being falsely accused of involvement in an E. Coli outbreak...............25% of brand new houses in Spain have been branded as unsellable........A Spanish toy chain has produced a non-sexist Christmas calender.....and child matadors have been filmed killing the bulls in front of their cheering school mates..... In the UK....The problems of standing up to yobs is in the papers.....the police are planning to fill their coffers with more speed cameras in action and ..........semi-literate teachers are holding back students.........CBI has been found rigging a poll encouraging firms to stay in the EU......and an Asian trio involved in an honour attack don't go to jail....and an English dad is looking for his bacon in a bacon-free KFCnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Wed, 28 Oct 2015 22:22:11 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn Spain, the battle for Catalonia carries on with allegations of a Madrid witch hunt by Artur Mass. There are kidnap fears for the crew of a Spanish Air Force helicopter after a crash near the Canary Islands. There is a mystery over disappearance of three crew members who were earlier said to have been rescued by Moroccan authorities after their craft ditched in the sea. A Briton has been found dead in a Benidorm police cell. Spanish police say Antony Abbott's partner Catherine Corless had contacted police to report him for hitting her in Benidorm hotel. European Parliament votes to stop EU agricultural subsidies being used to support bullfighting in Spain in latest blow to traditional activity. Almost two-thirds of people in the UK say they do not feel any sense of European identity – a far higher proportion than in other EU countries, a new poll has revealed.......Apart from this poll a battle royal reigned in parliament this week as George Osborne tried to make his welfare cuts. The Lords defeated his strategy just as it was revealed more than £1billion in tax credits is lost to fraud and error every year, Some £29billion was paid in tax credits to 4.7million claimants by HM Revenue and Customs in 2013/14, official figures show. So what else is making Britain great? Kim Farry, 54, lives rent free in a flat in Fulham and collects up to £250-per-week in cash handouts so believes that finding a normal job would force her to take a pay cut......Abdulrahman Abunasir submitted an asylum claim while serving a jail-term for sexually assaulting a woman in London but is blocking deportation attempts by claiming he is a Syrian refugee.........Former corporal Paul Vice, 32, who is known as 'the commando who refused to die', was left stunned after he claims staff told him he could not use the disabled toilet at a sports centre in Exeter, Devon............Bryony Hollands, 19, died when Thomas Burney, 26, mounted a kerb at 70mph and careered into her and her boyfriend Ben Evans, 20, in Mapperley, Nottinghamshire, at about 12.30pm on August 21.”............A female PE teacher faces jail today after she admitted having a sexual relationship with two pupils and was caught in bed with them at the same time...............and a boy has been fatally stabbed at a secondary school in Aberdeen at lunchtime. Just when will the authorities look more closely at the content on UK TV?......Twisted monsters, vicious murders and even a family burned alive in their home – all of this can be found in just the first episode of Jekyll and Hyde, which is set to broadcast on ITV at 6.30pmVince TracyIn Spain, the battle for Catalonia carries on with allegations of a Madrid witch hunt by Artur Mass. There are kidnap fears for the crew of a Spanish Air Force helicopter after a crash near the Canary Islands. There is a mystery over disappearance of three crew members who were earlier said to have been rescued by Moroccan authorities after their craft ditched in the sea. A Briton has been found dead in a Benidorm police cell. Spanish police say Antony Abbott's partner Catherine Corless had contacted police to report him for hitting her in Benidorm hotel. European Parliament votes to stop EU agricultural subsidies being used to support bullfighting in Spain in latest blow to traditional activity. Almost two-thirds of people in the UK say they do not feel any sense of European identity – a far higher proportion than in other EU countries, a new poll has revealed.......Apart from this poll a battle royal reigned in parliament this week as George Osborne tried to make his welfare cuts. The Lords defeated his strategy just as it was revealed more than £1billion in tax credits is lost to fraud and error every year, Some £29billion was paid in tax credits to 4.7million claimants by HM Revenue and Customs in 2013/14, official figures show. So what else is making Britain great? Kim Farry, 54, lives rent free in a flat in Fulham and collects up to £250-per-week in cash handouts so believes that finding a normal job would force her to take a pay cut......Abdulrahman Abunasir submitted an asylum claim while serving a jail-term for sexually assaulting a woman in London but is blocking deportation attempts by claiming he is a Syrian refugee.........Former corporal Paul Vice, 32, who is known as 'the commando who refused to die', was left stunned after he claims staff told him he could not use the disabled toilet at a sports centre in Exeter, Devon............Bryony Hollands, 19, died when Thomas Burney, 26, mounted a kerb at 70mph and careered into her and her boyfriend Ben Evans, 20, in Mapperley, Nottinghamshire, at about 12.30pm on August 21.”............A female PE teacher faces jail today after she admitted having a sexual relationship with two pupils and was caught in bed with them at the same time...............and a boy has been fatally stabbed at a secondary school in Aberdeen at lunchtime. Just when will the authorities look more closely at the content on UK TV?......Twisted monsters, vicious murders and even a family burned alive in their home – all of this can be found in just the first episode of Jekyll and Hyde, which is set to broadcast on ITV at 6.30pmnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 22 Oct 2015 19:38:28 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWhilst there has been a decrease in the unemployment numbers there is speculation that more austere years lie ahead for Spain. Seville fans were attacked after the Man City game and there is a question mark hanging ove rthe Barcelona v Real Madrid match. A waiter has been stabbed by his boss for being too slow. Nine women have been freed from an illegal brothel in Marbella In the UK the week has been dominated by the state visit of the Chinese premier and David Cameron is accused of kowtowing to China's despots. Women are being treated differently to men when found guilty of sexual misconduct and the police need to recruit more black officers. The Bishops have demanded that Britain takes 30.000 more Syrian refugees and the schools are cashing in with fines for out of term school holidays.Vince TracyWhilst there has been a decrease in the unemployment numbers there is speculation that more austere years lie ahead for Spain. Seville fans were attacked after the Man City game and there is a question mark hanging ove rthe Barcelona v Real Madrid match. A waiter has been stabbed by his boss for being too slow. Nine women have been freed from an illegal brothel in Marbella In the UK the week has been dominated by the state visit of the Chinese premier and David Cameron is accused of kowtowing to China's despots. Women are being treated differently to men when found guilty of sexual misconduct and the police need to recruit more black officers. The Bishops have demanded that Britain takes 30.000 more Syrian refugees and the schools are cashing in with fines for out of term school holidays.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:24:25 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn Spain... Is Spain an alcoholic society? Catalan officials deny November independence vote was criminal act. Education secretary and former deputy president testify before Barcelona judge two days before Artur Mas will answer same accusations of disobedience, abuse of office, misuse of public funds and usurping authority...... .Benidorm, which was once a place where families and young adults could go without feeling threatened has now turned into a place where there are many no-go areas................Paternity test on exhumed Spanish landowner brings maid's daughter millionaire inheritance. Spanish pensioner in Andalucian town of Morón de la Frontera to inherit £2.2m after judge ordered DNA test on corpse of wealthy landowner she had long suspected to be her father ....... Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, the UN high commissioner for human rights, said the rhetoric being used by politicians in the UK and Europe had echoes of the years leading up to the Second World War......... Lord Green of Deddington, chairman of think-tank MigrationWatch UK, said Britain's population could increase by a staggering 3million by 2020 – adding strain to the country’s creaking public services. BUT STILL....A dozen retired judges, including Lord Woolf and more than 300 lawyers and academics yesterday condemned the Government for taking too few refugees .A warning came from former Vice Admiral Sir Jeremy Blackham and the Royal Navy may now be forced to hire foreign troops from six countries including New Zealand, Canada and Australia. Labour's deputy leader Tom Watson sparked fury today after defiantly refusing to apologise to Parliament for the way he 'vilely traduced' Tory peer Leon Brittan over unfounded rape claims. Alison Sharland from Cheshire, and Varsha Gohil, from London, both said their ex-husbands misled judges about how much they were worth - and they wanted divorce claims re-analysed........Vince TracyIn Spain... Is Spain an alcoholic society? Catalan officials deny November independence vote was criminal act. Education secretary and former deputy president testify before Barcelona judge two days before Artur Mas will answer same accusations of disobedience, abuse of office, misuse of public funds and usurping authority...... .Benidorm, which was once a place where families and young adults could go without feeling threatened has now turned into a place where there are many no-go areas................Paternity test on exhumed Spanish landowner brings maid's daughter millionaire inheritance. Spanish pensioner in Andalucian town of Morón de la Frontera to inherit £2.2m after judge ordered DNA test on corpse of wealthy landowner she had long suspected to be her father ....... Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, the UN high commissioner for human rights, said the rhetoric being used by politicians in the UK and Europe had echoes of the years leading up to the Second World War......... Lord Green of Deddington, chairman of think-tank MigrationWatch UK, said Britain's population could increase by a staggering 3million by 2020 – adding strain to the country’s creaking public services. BUT STILL....A dozen retired judges, including Lord Woolf and more than 300 lawyers and academics yesterday condemned the Government for taking too few refugees .A warning came from former Vice Admiral Sir Jeremy Blackham and the Royal Navy may now be forced to hire foreign troops from six countries including New Zealand, Canada and Australia. Labour's deputy leader Tom Watson sparked fury today after defiantly refusing to apologise to Parliament for the way he 'vilely traduced' Tory peer Leon Brittan over unfounded rape claims. Alison Sharland from Cheshire, and Varsha Gohil, from London, both said their ex-husbands misled judges about how much they were worth - and they wanted divorce claims re-analysed........news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 6 Oct 2015 20:08:05 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noUnemployment in Spain: Unemployment increases by 26,087 claims in September ......Chairman of supermarket chain Mercadona, Juan Roig, has been crowned top dog for ‘corporate reputation’.......Zara owners’ profits surge by over 25% as Spanish jobs boosted .. The company recorded net profits of €1.17bn between February and July, up 26% on the same period last year....... Spain has now promised to take 17,000 refugees by the end of 2015..... The bodies of the two women from Birmingham, aged 33 and 36, were recovered near the spot they went missing in the resort of Lloret de Mar in Spain just after 4am this morning. About 200 violent migrants supported by British anarchists launched a 'massive invasion' of the Channel Tunnel in a desperate bid to get to the UK. The head of the EU Parliament was accused by fellow MEPs of wasting public money. In a report they revealed Germany’s Martin Schulz has two limousines, two chauffeurs and 33 other assistants....... The UK Prime Minister insisted that the British parliament should decide who gets to vote, as the European Court of Justice today backed French rules which stopped a murderer from voting....... The Mediterranean Diet..ie a high intake of fish, plant foods and olive oil has been linked to the reduced risk of breast cancer In the UK.....Theresa May warned the Tory conference that huge pressure is being placed on public services and infrastructure by economic migrants...... Babysitter Jade Hatt who had sex with 11-year-old boy escapes jail .... Swindon Crown Court heard that the boy was 'sex mad' and 'sees it as a notch on his belt' to have sex with Jade Hatt, 21, who seduced him while babysitting him when he was off school for a day. Fans left Twickenham heartbroken as England became the first ever host nation to go out of the Rugby World Cup at the group stages. Some were even reduced to tears on an emotional night.Vince TracyUnemployment in Spain: Unemployment increases by 26,087 claims in September ......Chairman of supermarket chain Mercadona, Juan Roig, has been crowned top dog for ‘corporate reputation’.......Zara owners’ profits surge by over 25% as Spanish jobs boosted .. The company recorded net profits of €1.17bn between February and July, up 26% on the same period last year....... Spain has now promised to take 17,000 refugees by the end of 2015..... The bodies of the two women from Birmingham, aged 33 and 36, were recovered near the spot they went missing in the resort of Lloret de Mar in Spain just after 4am this morning. About 200 violent migrants supported by British anarchists launched a 'massive invasion' of the Channel Tunnel in a desperate bid to get to the UK. The head of the EU Parliament was accused by fellow MEPs of wasting public money. In a report they revealed Germany’s Martin Schulz has two limousines, two chauffeurs and 33 other assistants....... The UK Prime Minister insisted that the British parliament should decide who gets to vote, as the European Court of Justice today backed French rules which stopped a murderer from voting....... The Mediterranean Diet..ie a high intake of fish, plant foods and olive oil has been linked to the reduced risk of breast cancer In the UK.....Theresa May warned the Tory conference that huge pressure is being placed on public services and infrastructure by economic migrants...... Babysitter Jade Hatt who had sex with 11-year-old boy escapes jail .... Swindon Crown Court heard that the boy was 'sex mad' and 'sees it as a notch on his belt' to have sex with Jade Hatt, 21, who seduced him while babysitting him when he was off school for a day. Fans left Twickenham heartbroken as England became the first ever host nation to go out of the Rugby World Cup at the group stages. Some were even reduced to tears on an emotional night.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 1 Oct 2015 10:35:07 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noMany Catalans are fighting hard for the right to decide on whether to split from the rest of Spain. But what would an independent Catalonia actually look like? Volkswagen scandal: Seat admits manufacturing 700,000 cars with VW’s rigged engines......A cement mixer ploughed into a car in Madrid and police believe that the mixer’s handbrake was either released or was faulty. The 37-year-old victim was killed instantly”.......Gibraltar's priest Mark Miles is excelling as Pope's translator..... Richard Littlejohn asks, "How the hell did a country which stood alone against Hitler end up being frightened of causing 'offence' to anyone? Our pride in our national identity and our institutions has been corroded, almost certainly irrevocably, by our new, zealously enforced state religion of 'diversity'. RAF Sergeant Mark Prendeville, an aircraft engineer who has completed tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was taken to hospital in Margate after chemicals from a fire extinguisher got into his eyes during a training exercise. Sgt Prendeville was twice forced to move to another area after being informed: 'We've lots of cultures coming in.' All this happened at a hospital named after the late Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother — a fervent champion of the RAF — not far from the site of Kent's Battle of Britain airfields. Hungarian crime family who moved to Bolton and kept two women in their home as sex slaves are condemned as 'barbarians' and jailed for 17 years............Woman, 34, in Norwich at the centre of child abuse gang is jailed for life after orchestrating 'utterly depraved' sex parties where children were 'raffled off' to be assaulted “ Campaigners say controls should be extended to cover marketing to children up to the age of 16, which could, in theory, ban football pundit Gary Lineker from promoting Walkers crisps.” Size 8 model who was told to slim ‘down to the bone’ by major London agency launches petition calling for a new law to protect girls against pressure to be 'dangerously skinny'Vince TracyMany Catalans are fighting hard for the right to decide on whether to split from the rest of Spain. But what would an independent Catalonia actually look like? Volkswagen scandal: Seat admits manufacturing 700,000 cars with VW’s rigged engines......A cement mixer ploughed into a car in Madrid and police believe that the mixer’s handbrake was either released or was faulty. The 37-year-old victim was killed instantly”.......Gibraltar's priest Mark Miles is excelling as Pope's translator..... Richard Littlejohn asks, "How the hell did a country which stood alone against Hitler end up being frightened of causing 'offence' to anyone? Our pride in our national identity and our institutions has been corroded, almost certainly irrevocably, by our new, zealously enforced state religion of 'diversity'. RAF Sergeant Mark Prendeville, an aircraft engineer who has completed tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was taken to hospital in Margate after chemicals from a fire extinguisher got into his eyes during a training exercise. Sgt Prendeville was twice forced to move to another area after being informed: 'We've lots of cultures coming in.' All this happened at a hospital named after the late Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother — a fervent champion of the RAF — not far from the site of Kent's Battle of Britain airfields. Hungarian crime family who moved to Bolton and kept two women in their home as sex slaves are condemned as 'barbarians' and jailed for 17 years............Woman, 34, in Norwich at the centre of child abuse gang is jailed for life after orchestrating 'utterly depraved' sex parties where children were 'raffled off' to be assaulted “ Campaigners say controls should be extended to cover marketing to children up to the age of 16, which could, in theory, ban football pundit Gary Lineker from promoting Walkers crisps.” Size 8 model who was told to slim ‘down to the bone’ by major London agency launches petition calling for a new law to protect girls against pressure to be 'dangerously skinny'news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:00:27 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWhile the European Ministers create their policies many people in Spain have been drawing comparisons between the Syrian refugee crisis and the exodus during Spain’s 1936-39 Civil War”......Spaniards born with severe deformities due to German drug Thalidomide vow to keep fighting after justices confirm that statute of limitations on their case has run out”.....A FACEBOOK Post complaining about “coffee-drinking” police officers deemed to breach new security legislation”.......Spain’s tourist sector breaks new records with 47.2 million visits . In the UK International migration to Britain jumps by 24% in a year to 558,000 .....David Cameron is said to be able to let his hair down when he's at exclusive parties held by the 'infamous Chipping Norton set', according to the new biography on the PM by LORD ASHCROFT.......The Chancellor, george Osborne, has a nuclear flirtation with China and gives money to Chinese football scheme in the face of austerity. Meanwhile, with bullying rife even leading to suicides there are still magistrates who do not see fit to jail female teachers who have sex with students in their care or allow man who groomed children for sex to have honeymoon before going to jail!Vince TracyWhile the European Ministers create their policies many people in Spain have been drawing comparisons between the Syrian refugee crisis and the exodus during Spain’s 1936-39 Civil War”......Spaniards born with severe deformities due to German drug Thalidomide vow to keep fighting after justices confirm that statute of limitations on their case has run out”.....A FACEBOOK Post complaining about “coffee-drinking” police officers deemed to breach new security legislation”.......Spain’s tourist sector breaks new records with 47.2 million visits . In the UK International migration to Britain jumps by 24% in a year to 558,000 .....David Cameron is said to be able to let his hair down when he's at exclusive parties held by the 'infamous Chipping Norton set', according to the new biography on the PM by LORD ASHCROFT.......The Chancellor, george Osborne, has a nuclear flirtation with China and gives money to Chinese football scheme in the face of austerity. Meanwhile, with bullying rife even leading to suicides there are still magistrates who do not see fit to jail female teachers who have sex with students in their care or allow man who groomed children for sex to have honeymoon before going to jail!news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 17 Sep 2015 12:29:14 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noCastellón airport, an emblem of Spain’s reckless boom-era infrastructure spending, received its first commercial passenger flight on Tuesday morning”......“ Battle of Biblical proportions as Marbella restaurant and brotherhood lock horns over late-night noise”..................Politicians call for British gunships to be permanently stationed in Gibraltar during defiant National Day speeches”.....Spanish police have recovered a bicycle stolen during the Vuelta a España after spotting it in a second-hand shop”....and, finally, “ Protesters vow to end the "Toro de la Vega" bullfighting event, where hunters on horseback and on foot chase a bull thorough/through a pine forest before killing it with spears” In the uK ..it's all about Jeremy Corbyn.....The hard-line socialist earned £67,060 a year as a backbench MP, but has accepted a £58,000 hike as opposition leader. Mr Corbyn has also agreed to take an official taxpayer-funded car..........Jeremy didn't sing the National Anthem at the Battle of Britain service and also offered a different kind of Prime Minister's Question Time............. Porn's effect on youth 'is catastrophic' says Top Met officer John Sutherland and David Cameron demands universities clamp down on hate preachers ......... Planning came into focus when parents Michael Heron and Jenna Hulme were stunned by Oldham council's decision that the Wendy house, bought as a birthday present for four-year-old Jacob, must be torn downVince TracyCastellón airport, an emblem of Spain’s reckless boom-era infrastructure spending, received its first commercial passenger flight on Tuesday morning”......“ Battle of Biblical proportions as Marbella restaurant and brotherhood lock horns over late-night noise”..................Politicians call for British gunships to be permanently stationed in Gibraltar during defiant National Day speeches”.....Spanish police have recovered a bicycle stolen during the Vuelta a España after spotting it in a second-hand shop”....and, finally, “ Protesters vow to end the "Toro de la Vega" bullfighting event, where hunters on horseback and on foot chase a bull thorough/through a pine forest before killing it with spears” In the uK ..it's all about Jeremy Corbyn.....The hard-line socialist earned £67,060 a year as a backbench MP, but has accepted a £58,000 hike as opposition leader. Mr Corbyn has also agreed to take an official taxpayer-funded car..........Jeremy didn't sing the National Anthem at the Battle of Britain service and also offered a different kind of Prime Minister's Question Time............. Porn's effect on youth 'is catastrophic' says Top Met officer John Sutherland and David Cameron demands universities clamp down on hate preachers ......... Planning came into focus when parents Michael Heron and Jenna Hulme were stunned by Oldham council's decision that the Wendy house, bought as a birthday present for four-year-old Jacob, must be torn downnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 10 Sep 2015 17:49:54 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWhilst EU leaders seem hell-bent on allowing all and sundry...Denmark has blocked the road and rail links between itself and Germany. The Autumn rains return to Spain with a vengeance including flamingos killed in Albacete. Who is the man behind Spain's national police twitter account? Spain is overwhelmed by immigrant requests. Interior Minister warn of immigrants escalating terrorist threats.A Spanish pensioner offers 5.000 euros reward for a job for his son. In the UK ....as migrants pour in to the UK the hate cleric Anjem Choudary is freed on bail ahead of his trial and the NUS invites a speaker who said Jihadi John was beautiful. MPs are once again named and shamed over expense fiddles as average bonus for top city bosses hits 1.1 million pounds..more than 1750 couples earning more than 100.000 get Osborne's cheap loans and and high rates of crime linked to Universities........Mo Farrah admits taking a drug in Somalia and Paula Radcliffe is exonerated by published drug test results.Vince TracyWhilst EU leaders seem hell-bent on allowing all and sundry...Denmark has blocked the road and rail links between itself and Germany. The Autumn rains return to Spain with a vengeance including flamingos killed in Albacete. Who is the man behind Spain's national police twitter account? Spain is overwhelmed by immigrant requests. Interior Minister warn of immigrants escalating terrorist threats.A Spanish pensioner offers 5.000 euros reward for a job for his son. In the UK ....as migrants pour in to the UK the hate cleric Anjem Choudary is freed on bail ahead of his trial and the NUS invites a speaker who said Jihadi John was beautiful. MPs are once again named and shamed over expense fiddles as average bonus for top city bosses hits 1.1 million pounds..more than 1750 couples earning more than 100.000 get Osborne's cheap loans and and high rates of crime linked to Universities........Mo Farrah admits taking a drug in Somalia and Paula Radcliffe is exonerated by published drug test results.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 3 Sep 2015 18:26:49 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Ibex 35, based in Madrid, closed August with a drop of 8.24% on JulySpain’s stock exchange suffers worst month in three years.........Dream Costa del Sol villa sale falls through after Natwest suspects British couple of money-laundering 151 people drowned in Spain over the summer and 271 have drowned since the start of the year .....a shortage of spaces and threat of fines make parking by the beach 'mission impossible' . In the uK the migrant problems rumble on .....Chaotic scenes and 16 hour delays hit London-bound Eurostar services overnight as desperate migrants climbed on to the roof of an 186mph train and attempted to break into train carriages. The Home Secretary is waking up..'EU migrants should be banned from UK unless they have a job lined up' Drunk' female arrested after 'punching easyJet flight attendant' .. The shocking incident caused the pilot of flight EZY3043 from Stansted to the holiday island of Ibiza to divert to Barcelona, where the woman was removed from the plane. Model glassed and BIT bar manager in a drunken rampage ..... Melika Gabidon, pictured, who calls herself 'Crazy Fairy' attacked duty boss Stephanie Miller, 27, after her underage friend was refused drinks at a Wetherspoons in Manchester. Mechanic whose victim lost baby after he rammed her car avoids jail ....Kevin O'Connor, 29, drove his Skoda Fabia into a Vauxhall Corsa, which was carrying pregnant Kayleigh Watt, 19, five times at speeds in excess of 60mph in a road rage attack in Stirling. Mayor's disgraced son spared jail for drug dealing .... Christopher Backhouse, 25, had been fit and healthy until he started experimenting with legal highs and became addicted to drugs that he also sold, York Crown Court heard. Angelina Jolie 'quit Princess Diana mine-clearing charity in row over trustees paying themselves up to £500 a day'.... Actress said to have felt 'uncomfortable' after two Halo Trust trustees paid themselves more than £120,000 for a review into the charityVince TracyThe Ibex 35, based in Madrid, closed August with a drop of 8.24% on JulySpain’s stock exchange suffers worst month in three years.........Dream Costa del Sol villa sale falls through after Natwest suspects British couple of money-laundering 151 people drowned in Spain over the summer and 271 have drowned since the start of the year .....a shortage of spaces and threat of fines make parking by the beach 'mission impossible' . In the uK the migrant problems rumble on .....Chaotic scenes and 16 hour delays hit London-bound Eurostar services overnight as desperate migrants climbed on to the roof of an 186mph train and attempted to break into train carriages. The Home Secretary is waking up..'EU migrants should be banned from UK unless they have a job lined up' Drunk' female arrested after 'punching easyJet flight attendant' .. The shocking incident caused the pilot of flight EZY3043 from Stansted to the holiday island of Ibiza to divert to Barcelona, where the woman was removed from the plane. Model glassed and BIT bar manager in a drunken rampage ..... Melika Gabidon, pictured, who calls herself 'Crazy Fairy' attacked duty boss Stephanie Miller, 27, after her underage friend was refused drinks at a Wetherspoons in Manchester. Mechanic whose victim lost baby after he rammed her car avoids jail ....Kevin O'Connor, 29, drove his Skoda Fabia into a Vauxhall Corsa, which was carrying pregnant Kayleigh Watt, 19, five times at speeds in excess of 60mph in a road rage attack in Stirling. Mayor's disgraced son spared jail for drug dealing .... Christopher Backhouse, 25, had been fit and healthy until he started experimenting with legal highs and became addicted to drugs that he also sold, York Crown Court heard. Angelina Jolie 'quit Princess Diana mine-clearing charity in row over trustees paying themselves up to £500 a day'.... Actress said to have felt 'uncomfortable' after two Halo Trust trustees paid themselves more than £120,000 for a review into the charitynews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 27 Aug 2015 12:37:15 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSomething will have to change in Spain as seven people have now been killed in the running season this year. Four were killed this weekend. 14 Jihadist recruiters have been arrested in Madrid and various Moroccan cities. Fewer Russians and more Americans are visiting Spain. Gibraltar is furious as Guardia Civil allegedly shot across the bows of Gibraltarian's boat. British police sent to Magaluff to stop drunken behaviour is telling friends she was sozzled herself! In the UK Investigators have begun the grim task of identifying the dead in Shoreham, West Sussex, after a plane crashed onto the local roads. It is still not known if the toll will rise beyond the 11 so far believed to have died. Cameron's pledges are in tatters as Net immigration soars to record high of 330,000. Britain’s leading FTSE 100 index opened up 1.7 per cent on Tuesday morning, as investors in London appeared to shrug off further dramatic falls in Asia overnight. Only Cyprus, Ireland, Malta, Austria and France keep a database of those who have been convicted of sex crimes. Slovakian Eduard Peticky moved to the UK just days after being released from jail. Clubber who smashed a wine glass over a City worker’s head after a drink was spilled on her at a London bar is spared jail.......and........ How English are jailed over licence fee but Scots aren't . Offenders in Scotland pay just £75 and those in Northern Ireland an average of £80. The discrepancies have sparked fresh concerns about the unfairness of the television licence. ....Rower who blacked up to pilot his boat The Golliwogger in river festival denies racism saying 'Down in Cornwall it's a bit different' .......Vince TracySomething will have to change in Spain as seven people have now been killed in the running season this year. Four were killed this weekend. 14 Jihadist recruiters have been arrested in Madrid and various Moroccan cities. Fewer Russians and more Americans are visiting Spain. Gibraltar is furious as Guardia Civil allegedly shot across the bows of Gibraltarian's boat. British police sent to Magaluff to stop drunken behaviour is telling friends she was sozzled herself! In the UK Investigators have begun the grim task of identifying the dead in Shoreham, West Sussex, after a plane crashed onto the local roads. It is still not known if the toll will rise beyond the 11 so far believed to have died. Cameron's pledges are in tatters as Net immigration soars to record high of 330,000. Britain’s leading FTSE 100 index opened up 1.7 per cent on Tuesday morning, as investors in London appeared to shrug off further dramatic falls in Asia overnight. Only Cyprus, Ireland, Malta, Austria and France keep a database of those who have been convicted of sex crimes. Slovakian Eduard Peticky moved to the UK just days after being released from jail. Clubber who smashed a wine glass over a City worker’s head after a drink was spilled on her at a London bar is spared jail.......and........ How English are jailed over licence fee but Scots aren't . Offenders in Scotland pay just £75 and those in Northern Ireland an average of £80. The discrepancies have sparked fresh concerns about the unfairness of the television licence. ....Rower who blacked up to pilot his boat The Golliwogger in river festival denies racism saying 'Down in Cornwall it's a bit different' .......news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 20 Aug 2015 11:43:37 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/vincetracy/XPDA chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn‌ Spain a lady has been arrested in connection with fires around Mihas. A protester jumped into the bullring to comfort a dying bull....was Jaws seen in the waters of Benidorm? Swindlers have been caught in Magaluff and the Mayor of Madrid is accused of double standards and hypocrisy. In the UK....Will the Chilcott report ever be publishes?.....Jeremy Corbyn has admitted to keeping very dubious company....The Government has admitted to making fictitious testimonials on their leaflets.......Judge apologises for not being allowed to jail a paedophile.......The BBC adds another pornographic dramatisation.......Bullies are posting their sick videos on Facebook and a study has found the way to beat depression is to be around happy people!Vince TracyIn‌ Spain a lady has been arrested in connection with fires around Mihas. A protester jumped into the bullring to comfort a dying bull....was Jaws seen in the waters of Benidorm? Swindlers have been caught in Magaluff and the Mayor of Madrid is accused of double standards and hypocrisy. In the UK....Will the Chilcott report ever be publishes?.....Jeremy Corbyn has admitted to keeping very dubious company....The Government has admitted to making fictitious testimonials on their leaflets.......Judge apologises for not being allowed to jail a paedophile.......The BBC adds another pornographic dramatisation.......Bullies are posting their sick videos on Facebook and a study has found the way to beat depression is to be around happy people!news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:52:49 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/vincetracy/XPDA vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTensions were heightened after Spanish security forces entered Gibraltar's waters while chasing suspected drugs smugglers....British police have joined a small contingent of foreign police helping monitor behaviour in Mallorca. There are calls for tighter safety controls after another bungee jumper has died........ Special ‘beach police’ will patrol the sands in Torrox, Costa Del Sol, issuing 'land-grabbing' guests with £21 fines if they leave belongings unattended for long periods of time Tony Blair wades into the Labour leadership campaign in the UK saying he wants those who hate him to unite behind another candidate because of the ‘mortal danger we are in’ if the Left-wing MP Corbyn wins leadership............. Stores in airports across Britain continued to ask travellers for their boarding passes – and failed to cut prices, despite Treasury ministers pleading for an end to the rip-off Drunk thug who glassed dancer in the face leaving her scarred for life walks free from court after judge says attack is 'not a serious GBH and HE was provoked '....... Meanwhile, magistrate Bob Hutchinson claims public safety is being put at risk by curbs on the ability of JPs to lock defendants up on remand if they have a history of witness intimidation......and the public is told to e-mail pictures of crime scenes to the police. Consultant Basil Fozard, 59, left his role as a medical director at Bournemouth Hospital, Dorset, in June but returned to the same role with a £17,000 pay increase only last monthVince TracyTensions were heightened after Spanish security forces entered Gibraltar's waters while chasing suspected drugs smugglers....British police have joined a small contingent of foreign police helping monitor behaviour in Mallorca. There are calls for tighter safety controls after another bungee jumper has died........ Special ‘beach police’ will patrol the sands in Torrox, Costa Del Sol, issuing 'land-grabbing' guests with £21 fines if they leave belongings unattended for long periods of time Tony Blair wades into the Labour leadership campaign in the UK saying he wants those who hate him to unite behind another candidate because of the ‘mortal danger we are in’ if the Left-wing MP Corbyn wins leadership............. Stores in airports across Britain continued to ask travellers for their boarding passes – and failed to cut prices, despite Treasury ministers pleading for an end to the rip-off Drunk thug who glassed dancer in the face leaving her scarred for life walks free from court after judge says attack is 'not a serious GBH and HE was provoked '....... Meanwhile, magistrate Bob Hutchinson claims public safety is being put at risk by curbs on the ability of JPs to lock defendants up on remand if they have a history of witness intimidation......and the public is told to e-mail pictures of crime scenes to the police. Consultant Basil Fozard, 59, left his role as a medical director at Bournemouth Hospital, Dorset, in June but returned to the same role with a £17,000 pay increase only last monthnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 6 Aug 2015 11:26:23 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/vincetracy/XPDA chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain is still the focus after the death of the British singing star and TV presenter Cilla Black. The water shortage is now becoming ever more serious in Spain and Catalonia is making a major play for independence. A Spanish woman who threw her newborn baby out of a window has been sentenced to four years in jail after a court found her guilty of attempted murder Animal-lovers who want to take a holiday with their favourite furry pals are protesting against Spain's railway limits on pet size, petitioning to bring all kinds of dogs on board, big or small. ...in the UK The former Prime Minister, EdwardHeath, is being investigated and is known to have spent time with Savile and his friend Peter Jaconelli, pictured together, who between them abused dozens of children in Scarborough...... ...The charity Kids Company, whose headquarters are in south London, closed yesterday amid allegations of financial mismanagement and a row over government funding. A report, called Supply and Desire: Sexuality and the Sex Industry in the 21st Century, was conducted by sociologist Dr Catherine Hakim and states that prostitution could 'help to reduce sexual crime rates'.... ...meanwhile, a Belgian United Nations goodwill ambassador for sexual health, has hit the headlines over her campaign for pupils to sit a GCSE in sex education - which would include an exam in 'sexual pleasure', according to the Sunday Express...... .....andComputer glitch has left 644 cases of child sexual abuse unreported Finnish schools want children to focus on what they write rather than how they write it and want too stop teaching joined up handwriting. Although there have been objections from grandparents, there has been surprisingly little reaction over the move.Vince TracySpain is still the focus after the death of the British singing star and TV presenter Cilla Black. The water shortage is now becoming ever more serious in Spain and Catalonia is making a major play for independence. A Spanish woman who threw her newborn baby out of a window has been sentenced to four years in jail after a court found her guilty of attempted murder Animal-lovers who want to take a holiday with their favourite furry pals are protesting against Spain's railway limits on pet size, petitioning to bring all kinds of dogs on board, big or small. ...in the UK The former Prime Minister, EdwardHeath, is being investigated and is known to have spent time with Savile and his friend Peter Jaconelli, pictured together, who between them abused dozens of children in Scarborough...... ...The charity Kids Company, whose headquarters are in south London, closed yesterday amid allegations of financial mismanagement and a row over government funding. A report, called Supply and Desire: Sexuality and the Sex Industry in the 21st Century, was conducted by sociologist Dr Catherine Hakim and states that prostitution could 'help to reduce sexual crime rates'.... ...meanwhile, a Belgian United Nations goodwill ambassador for sexual health, has hit the headlines over her campaign for pupils to sit a GCSE in sex education - which would include an exam in 'sexual pleasure', according to the Sunday Express...... .....andComputer glitch has left 644 cases of child sexual abuse unreported Finnish schools want children to focus on what they write rather than how they write it and want too stop teaching joined up handwriting. Although there have been objections from grandparents, there has been surprisingly little reaction over the move.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:37:32 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/vincetracy/XPDA chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain,Eurozone's fourth largest economy expands at fastest pace since 2007 in second quarter. However, young unemployed remain a huge problem. Meanwhile, The first known individual to fall foul of Spain’s controversial new “gag law” has spoken out against what he sees as the repression of free speech after he received a fine for describing his local police force as "slackers" on Facebook.. Eduardo Díaz, a 27-year-old salesman from Tenerife Trigueros del Valle, a town of 300 inhabitants, has approved a declaration which seeks to "dignify" the lives of dogs and cats and gives them special protection Former Tory minister Baroness Wilcox, 74, is among scores of affluent House of Lords peers who claim thousands despite living in and around Westminster, according to analysis by the Daily Mail. Speaker John Bercow spent £172 on 0.7 miles journey from Parliament The Commons Speaker also spent £367 taking a car to Luton to deliver a speech on how MPs were restoring their reputation after the expenses scandal....so it's not just Lord Snooty Sewel! MP accuses police of not doing enough after man, 22, 'flees to Syria'Labour MP Barry Gardiner said he had tried to co-ordinate a response after the 22-year-old man from west London left his home on Monday night, apparently bound for Syria via Paris and Turkey. Hunter who killed Cecil the lion 'paid gamekeepers £36,000' ..A ranger at Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe has been accused of accepting a £36,000 bribe from a Spanish hunter who killed one of Africa's most famous lions. Daughter who was written out of mother's will awarded £160,000 Lawyers fear the landmark legal ruling that saw Heather IIott of Great Munden, Hertfordshire, overturn her mother's will could undermine the right of people to leave their assets to who they wish.Vince TracySpain,Eurozone's fourth largest economy expands at fastest pace since 2007 in second quarter. However, young unemployed remain a huge problem. Meanwhile, The first known individual to fall foul of Spain’s controversial new “gag law” has spoken out against what he sees as the repression of free speech after he received a fine for describing his local police force as "slackers" on Facebook.. Eduardo Díaz, a 27-year-old salesman from Tenerife Trigueros del Valle, a town of 300 inhabitants, has approved a declaration which seeks to "dignify" the lives of dogs and cats and gives them special protection Former Tory minister Baroness Wilcox, 74, is among scores of affluent House of Lords peers who claim thousands despite living in and around Westminster, according to analysis by the Daily Mail. Speaker John Bercow spent £172 on 0.7 miles journey from Parliament The Commons Speaker also spent £367 taking a car to Luton to deliver a speech on how MPs were restoring their reputation after the expenses scandal....so it's not just Lord Snooty Sewel! MP accuses police of not doing enough after man, 22, 'flees to Syria'Labour MP Barry Gardiner said he had tried to co-ordinate a response after the 22-year-old man from west London left his home on Monday night, apparently bound for Syria via Paris and Turkey. Hunter who killed Cecil the lion 'paid gamekeepers £36,000' ..A ranger at Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe has been accused of accepting a £36,000 bribe from a Spanish hunter who killed one of Africa's most famous lions. Daughter who was written out of mother's will awarded £160,000 Lawyers fear the landmark legal ruling that saw Heather IIott of Great Munden, Hertfordshire, overturn her mother's will could undermine the right of people to leave their assets to who they wish.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 23 Jul 2015 14:16:21 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/vincetracy/XPDA chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain has raised the minimum age for marriage from 14 to 16 to boost protection of minors and bring the country in line with its European Union neighbours. Spanish law had previously allowed boys and girls to marry at 14 with permission from a judge. A British woman has been killed whilst bungee jumping in Spain. Kleyo De Abreu, 23, from London, died at around 3pm yesterday in Lanjaron, Granada, according to Spanish police. Her aunt witnessed the tragedy. It is believed she smashed into an ancient Roman bridge crossing high above the River Tablate whilst attempting her second jump of the day. .............. Three Spanish journalists missing in Syria, press federation says Jose Manuel Lopez, Antonio Pampliega and Angel Sastre entered Syria nearly two weeks ago and there has been no news since July 12 ............. Thousands are flocking to the seaside resort of Benidorm, on Spain's east coast, as families seek value-for-money holidays after the mass shooting in Tunisia in June. Farmers blocked the A1 motorway, a key artery between Paris and northern France, with around 500 tractors and threatened to extend the protest to other regions today Roger Giese, 40, fled the US eight years ago just as he was about to stand trial charged with sexually abusing a 13 year-old boy from 1998 until 2002. It has emerged he now lives in Broughton, Hampshire....now trying to claim immunity from prison by Human Rights Issues..... Paedophile jailed after he asked for child sex to be legalised...... Phillip Kirk's revolting actions also included researching child murder and local schools and girl guide groups in his home city of York, within weeks of being released from jail for other offences. Buckingham Palace has launched a hunt to discover how leaked footage of the Queen being taught how to do a Nazi salute in the gardens at Balmoral ended up in the hands of The Sun The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority said the issue of politicians' salaries could no longer be 'ducked' and it is pushing ahead with the increase from £67,060 to £74,000Vince TracySpain has raised the minimum age for marriage from 14 to 16 to boost protection of minors and bring the country in line with its European Union neighbours. Spanish law had previously allowed boys and girls to marry at 14 with permission from a judge. A British woman has been killed whilst bungee jumping in Spain. Kleyo De Abreu, 23, from London, died at around 3pm yesterday in Lanjaron, Granada, according to Spanish police. Her aunt witnessed the tragedy. It is believed she smashed into an ancient Roman bridge crossing high above the River Tablate whilst attempting her second jump of the day. .............. Three Spanish journalists missing in Syria, press federation says Jose Manuel Lopez, Antonio Pampliega and Angel Sastre entered Syria nearly two weeks ago and there has been no news since July 12 ............. Thousands are flocking to the seaside resort of Benidorm, on Spain's east coast, as families seek value-for-money holidays after the mass shooting in Tunisia in June. Farmers blocked the A1 motorway, a key artery between Paris and northern France, with around 500 tractors and threatened to extend the protest to other regions today Roger Giese, 40, fled the US eight years ago just as he was about to stand trial charged with sexually abusing a 13 year-old boy from 1998 until 2002. It has emerged he now lives in Broughton, Hampshire....now trying to claim immunity from prison by Human Rights Issues..... Paedophile jailed after he asked for child sex to be legalised...... Phillip Kirk's revolting actions also included researching child murder and local schools and girl guide groups in his home city of York, within weeks of being released from jail for other offences. Buckingham Palace has launched a hunt to discover how leaked footage of the Queen being taught how to do a Nazi salute in the gardens at Balmoral ended up in the hands of The Sun The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority said the issue of politicians' salaries could no longer be 'ducked' and it is pushing ahead with the increase from £67,060 to £74,000news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:56:49 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/vincetracy/XPDA chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpanish women are protesting against a culture of sexual assault at San Fermin's annual bullfighting festival, after a British teen was reportedly raped. Verónica Landa says it's time the world heard the truth about Pamplona......... A 44-year-old man from France has been killed by a bull during festivities in the town of Pedreguer, on Spain’s east coast. The unnamed man, who was identified by authorities as O.L., was attending the festivities with some friends. He was gored by the bull at around 1am on Tuesday, “causing serious injuries” and doctors were unable to prevent him from dying almost immediately, Pedreguer town hall said in a statement........... ROBOTS are set to become Spain’s newest weapon in the battle for education. However, there is nothing to fear, as Dash and Dot, the resident robots of a growing number of Spanish classrooms, are designed purely to teach. Sir Michael Wilshaw said he was dismayed by behaviour in some schools and called for 'grammar school ethos' in every comprehensive, with teachers banned for calling pupils 'mate' The con artists are pulling a fast one on foreigners by slashing a car's tyre, pointing it out as a ‘blown out tyre’ and then having their cohorts arrive to tow the car to a nearby garage that is in on the ruse. BBC claims to be slashing staff but increased payouts to top stars.... Some 29 celebrities, including Dame Judi Dench and Daniel Craig, have put their names to an open letter to the Prime Minister in which they argue that the BBC is ‘the envy of the world’Vince TracySpanish women are protesting against a culture of sexual assault at San Fermin's annual bullfighting festival, after a British teen was reportedly raped. Verónica Landa says it's time the world heard the truth about Pamplona......... A 44-year-old man from France has been killed by a bull during festivities in the town of Pedreguer, on Spain’s east coast. The unnamed man, who was identified by authorities as O.L., was attending the festivities with some friends. He was gored by the bull at around 1am on Tuesday, “causing serious injuries” and doctors were unable to prevent him from dying almost immediately, Pedreguer town hall said in a statement........... ROBOTS are set to become Spain’s newest weapon in the battle for education. However, there is nothing to fear, as Dash and Dot, the resident robots of a growing number of Spanish classrooms, are designed purely to teach. Sir Michael Wilshaw said he was dismayed by behaviour in some schools and called for 'grammar school ethos' in every comprehensive, with teachers banned for calling pupils 'mate' The con artists are pulling a fast one on foreigners by slashing a car's tyre, pointing it out as a ‘blown out tyre’ and then having their cohorts arrive to tow the car to a nearby garage that is in on the ruse. BBC claims to be slashing staff but increased payouts to top stars.... Some 29 celebrities, including Dame Judi Dench and Daniel Craig, have put their names to an open letter to the Prime Minister in which they argue that the BBC is ‘the envy of the world’news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 20 Apr 2014 10:30:01 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/vincetracy/XPDA chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noUnfortunately, Spain is home to all of the EU’s top five employment blackspots ...and another two Spanish regions are in the top 10. Elsewhere, Spanish policemen are facing long prison sentences for ‘torturing’ two Brits in custody in Mallorca. A captain and three police officers stand charged with intimidating and viciously attacking the two Brits, who had been arrested after a pub brawl. In the UK news David Cameron has not only been stung by a jellyfish whilst on holdiay but A Tory crony of David Cameron put in charge of a £60 billion quango was dramatically fired last night after it was revealed that he was declared bankrupt for not paying his taxes....and Nick Clegg’s controversial taxpayer-funded election strategist was censured by a watchdog over his role in the awarding of a multi-million-pound contract. Why do top politicians get mixed up with these dodgy people? There's a very worrying article written about UK prison Wormwood Scrubs.Open drug deals are mentioned. Muslim fanatics are evident. The prison is on a knife edge and our repeated warnings to the Ministry of Justice have been brushed aside, writes ANGELA LEVIN. Judges are in the news again. Senior judge Sir Paul Coleridge has called for action to ‘stem the tide’ of family breakdown. This is set against the revelation Britain has more failed marriages than almost any other country. What is happening to UK morals? Eleanor Jackson, 23, was taken from her biological father Frank Humphreys, 51, when she was just 17 months old, Carlisle Crown Court heard. Later, she traced him as an adult and the pair began a sexual relationship. The headline speaks of hime being a paedophile. Is this right? ...and there is anger at a proposed law shake-up that would 'let off Bulger killers' Lord McNally, the new head of the youth justice quango, is the most senior serving figure to suggest raising the age of criminal responsibility from ten to 12.Vince TracyUnfortunately, Spain is home to all of the EU’s top five employment blackspots ...and another two Spanish regions are in the top 10. Elsewhere, Spanish policemen are facing long prison sentences for ‘torturing’ two Brits in custody in Mallorca. A captain and three police officers stand charged with intimidating and viciously attacking the two Brits, who had been arrested after a pub brawl. In the UK news David Cameron has not only been stung by a jellyfish whilst on holdiay but A Tory crony of David Cameron put in charge of a £60 billion quango was dramatically fired last night after it was revealed that he was declared bankrupt for not paying his taxes....and Nick Clegg’s controversial taxpayer-funded election strategist was censured by a watchdog over his role in the awarding of a multi-million-pound contract. Why do top politicians get mixed up with these dodgy people? There's a very worrying article written about UK prison Wormwood Scrubs.Open drug deals are mentioned. Muslim fanatics are evident. The prison is on a knife edge and our repeated warnings to the Ministry of Justice have been brushed aside, writes ANGELA LEVIN. Judges are in the news again. Senior judge Sir Paul Coleridge has called for action to ‘stem the tide’ of family breakdown. This is set against the revelation Britain has more failed marriages than almost any other country. What is happening to UK morals? Eleanor Jackson, 23, was taken from her biological father Frank Humphreys, 51, when she was just 17 months old, Carlisle Crown Court heard. Later, she traced him as an adult and the pair began a sexual relationship. The headline speaks of hime being a paedophile. Is this right? ...and there is anger at a proposed law shake-up that would 'let off Bulger killers' Lord McNally, the new head of the youth justice quango, is the most senior serving figure to suggest raising the age of criminal responsibility from ten to 12.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 13 Apr 2014 11:50:27 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noHere in Spain......Well-organized Romanian gangs make up to €100 a day for each person they force out on to Spain s streets.......A hard-hitting study claims poverty is trapping thousands of pensioners on the Costa del Sol.......Spanish police are hunting the killer of wealthy jeweller Andrew Bush from Bristol who it is believed was ambushed by an ex-girlfriend.......Spanish olive oil giant Deoleo lands in British hands In the Uk papers we read that sex harassment is rife in the House of Common Dozens of young political aides have claimed to be on the receiving end of unwanted advances from older men. Elsewhere we read of shocking gay sex texts of top Tory who bragged of 'cute boys' in the penthouse claimed on expenses. ....and the first gay clergyman to wed plunges Church into crisis. Canon Jeremy Pemberton married Laurence Cunnington under new laws. New laws allowing same-sex marriages pushed through by PM last month........ There is a story highlighting how Liberal party, police and MI5 hid MP Cyril Smith's child abuse. For four decades, the depraved 29st MP for Rochdale was free to prey on vulnerable children as young as eight. As this story is written Police are set to hand paedophile photos of a young girl he abused......the girl's family are fighting claims by Dorset Police that they have to give her abuser his computer back - along with photos of her - because it illegal to delete them.Vince TracyHere in Spain......Well-organized Romanian gangs make up to €100 a day for each person they force out on to Spain s streets.......A hard-hitting study claims poverty is trapping thousands of pensioners on the Costa del Sol.......Spanish police are hunting the killer of wealthy jeweller Andrew Bush from Bristol who it is believed was ambushed by an ex-girlfriend.......Spanish olive oil giant Deoleo lands in British hands In the Uk papers we read that sex harassment is rife in the House of Common Dozens of young political aides have claimed to be on the receiving end of unwanted advances from older men. Elsewhere we read of shocking gay sex texts of top Tory who bragged of 'cute boys' in the penthouse claimed on expenses. ....and the first gay clergyman to wed plunges Church into crisis. Canon Jeremy Pemberton married Laurence Cunnington under new laws. New laws allowing same-sex marriages pushed through by PM last month........ There is a story highlighting how Liberal party, police and MI5 hid MP Cyril Smith's child abuse. For four decades, the depraved 29st MP for Rochdale was free to prey on vulnerable children as young as eight. As this story is written Police are set to hand paedophile photos of a young girl he abused......the girl's family are fighting claims by Dorset Police that they have to give her abuser his computer back - along with photos of her - because it illegal to delete them.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sat, 5 Apr 2014 11:17:32 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noEsperanza Aguirre, former president of Madrid and an influential figure in Spain's ruling Popular Party(PP), has got herself into a spot of trouble. At 4pm on Thursday she allegedly illegally parked her car on a bus lane on the capital’s busy Gran Via, to quickly withdraw money from a cash machine. Traffic police apprehended her moments after, but the tough-talking Aguirre refused to pull her Toyota Verso to one side after they had issued the fine. Once the officers had handed over her ID and driving license, Aguirre put her foot on the gas and drove off, knocking over one of the traffic policeman's motorbike in the process. Spain is the world's largest olive producer and national food giant Deoleo is the world's biggest seller of the liquid gold. However, the food giant which notched up revenues of around €800 million ($1,100 million) in 2013 could soon become prey to an Italian fund, This was reported in Spain's El Mundo newspaper. Deoleo's major shareholders, including several cash-strapped Spanish banks, are looking to offload 31 percent the food group. Yet another MP is caught fiddling expenses. MPs brushed aside the official Standards Commissioner’s claim that Maria Miller should repay £45,000, saying that all she had to do was apologise and pay back £5,800. When will this fiddling stop? In France, the far-right National Front leader Marine Le Pen said on Friday it would prevent schools from offering non-pork alternatives to Muslim pupils in the 11 towns it won in local elections, saying such arrangements were contrary to France's secular values. Francec has a strict secular tradition enforceable by law, but faith-related demands have risen in recent years, especially from the country's five-million-strong Muslim minority, the largest in Europe. Dr Bruce Perry, of Houston, Texas, said ADHD is a label that only describes the symptoms of various physiological problems. This will be interesting! ....and a monster rat has been found in someone's attic....Vince TracyEsperanza Aguirre, former president of Madrid and an influential figure in Spain's ruling Popular Party(PP), has got herself into a spot of trouble. At 4pm on Thursday she allegedly illegally parked her car on a bus lane on the capital’s busy Gran Via, to quickly withdraw money from a cash machine. Traffic police apprehended her moments after, but the tough-talking Aguirre refused to pull her Toyota Verso to one side after they had issued the fine. Once the officers had handed over her ID and driving license, Aguirre put her foot on the gas and drove off, knocking over one of the traffic policeman's motorbike in the process. Spain is the world's largest olive producer and national food giant Deoleo is the world's biggest seller of the liquid gold. However, the food giant which notched up revenues of around €800 million ($1,100 million) in 2013 could soon become prey to an Italian fund, This was reported in Spain's El Mundo newspaper. Deoleo's major shareholders, including several cash-strapped Spanish banks, are looking to offload 31 percent the food group. Yet another MP is caught fiddling expenses. MPs brushed aside the official Standards Commissioner’s claim that Maria Miller should repay £45,000, saying that all she had to do was apologise and pay back £5,800. When will this fiddling stop? In France, the far-right National Front leader Marine Le Pen said on Friday it would prevent schools from offering non-pork alternatives to Muslim pupils in the 11 towns it won in local elections, saying such arrangements were contrary to France's secular values. Francec has a strict secular tradition enforceable by law, but faith-related demands have risen in recent years, especially from the country's five-million-strong Muslim minority, the largest in Europe. Dr Bruce Perry, of Houston, Texas, said ADHD is a label that only describes the symptoms of various physiological problems. This will be interesting! ....and a monster rat has been found in someone's attic....news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sat, 29 Mar 2014 11:29:39 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpanish news first.....The homeless in Spain is growing as the number of court-ordered expulsions reached 67,189 in 2013, according to judicial figures and street demonstrations against government’s education cuts have been infiltrated by far-left groups. There was a major alert when a message sent via Twitter by the 112 emergency service in the Canaries raised the alarm, with a report that a passenger plane had landed in the sea two miles off the coast of Gran Canaria. Just like the Spanish economy the top division in Spanish football, La Liga, is on its knees with debt yet Real Madrid and FC Barcelona remain two of the world's richest clubs. What's going on? In the UK 'What a farce': School under fire for high levels of absent teachers holds public meeting to discuss the issue…but the head fails to attend. Peter Maddocks, the head, failed to show up to the meeting - arranged following a petition by parents at Ysgol y Gader school in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales. The Metropolitan Police should take on one ethnic minority officer for every white recruit, says Hogan-Howe in new 50/50 recruitment drive iIn the wake of accusations that the Metropolitan Police is still ‘institutionally racist’, The Commissioner wants to change the predominantly white male make-up of the force. The BBC could be sued for £1 MILLION over the Jeremy Clarkson racism allegations. The presenter made a 'slope' remark on Top Gear Burma special Indian-born Somi Guha, 36, left, has instructed lawyers after Clarkson used the word 'slope' - a derogatory term for people of Asian descent. Ex-Ukip councillor and wife avoid jail for £25,000 benefit fraud. The Cllr Peter Lagoda and wife Maria, both 59, admitted giving Fenland District Council a false address in a bid to claim thousands in extra benefits. How do they get away with it?Vince TracySpanish news first.....The homeless in Spain is growing as the number of court-ordered expulsions reached 67,189 in 2013, according to judicial figures and street demonstrations against government’s education cuts have been infiltrated by far-left groups. There was a major alert when a message sent via Twitter by the 112 emergency service in the Canaries raised the alarm, with a report that a passenger plane had landed in the sea two miles off the coast of Gran Canaria. Just like the Spanish economy the top division in Spanish football, La Liga, is on its knees with debt yet Real Madrid and FC Barcelona remain two of the world's richest clubs. What's going on? In the UK 'What a farce': School under fire for high levels of absent teachers holds public meeting to discuss the issue…but the head fails to attend. Peter Maddocks, the head, failed to show up to the meeting - arranged following a petition by parents at Ysgol y Gader school in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales. The Metropolitan Police should take on one ethnic minority officer for every white recruit, says Hogan-Howe in new 50/50 recruitment drive iIn the wake of accusations that the Metropolitan Police is still ‘institutionally racist’, The Commissioner wants to change the predominantly white male make-up of the force. The BBC could be sued for £1 MILLION over the Jeremy Clarkson racism allegations. The presenter made a 'slope' remark on Top Gear Burma special Indian-born Somi Guha, 36, left, has instructed lawyers after Clarkson used the word 'slope' - a derogatory term for people of Asian descent. Ex-Ukip councillor and wife avoid jail for £25,000 benefit fraud. The Cllr Peter Lagoda and wife Maria, both 59, admitted giving Fenland District Council a false address in a bid to claim thousands in extra benefits. How do they get away with it?news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 23 Mar 2014 11:43:44 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSpain's marchers are disgusted with the Government as Spain battles the austerity measures. However the wine industry is becoming a world leader.The UK austerity measures have allowed the BBC ever more opulence as they renew their carpets..... Tens of thousands of pounds will be spent re-vamping the sixth and seventh floors of New Broadcasting House with a design based around the style of EastEnders. Meanwhile, The Bank of England spent 7,990 on 756 bottles of champagne in 2013 ; a rise of 94 per cent from 2012 when it bought 444 bottles for 4,126.... and details of how the military abuse probe in Iraq racked up a 27million bill emerged after lawyers dramatically dropped sickening slurs that captives were executed in UK custodyIn the UK the judges are becoming ever more bizarre as they allow a gambling conman a suspended sentence-Marc Burnett, 30, of Preston, Lancashire, swindled money while working as a senior banking advisor for Lloyds Bank. A Koran teacher who abused a girl of 11 also seemingly got off too lightly. If this wasn't bad enough ;Derek Rossi, 58, lifelong criminal, had his first conviction at age 13, has been handed three life sentences since 1984, with most counts including armed robbery and attempted murder.. What a farce! If it all starts from an early age then let's look at the value of an Asbo.....Morgan Halstead, 14, terrorised residents in Grantham, Lincolnshire, for more than a year. His Asbo orders his mother or father to go with him if he meets more than two friends in public. Big deal!Vince TracySpain's marchers are disgusted with the Government as Spain battles the austerity measures. However the wine industry is becoming a world leader.The UK austerity measures have allowed the BBC ever more opulence as they renew their carpets..... Tens of thousands of pounds will be spent re-vamping the sixth and seventh floors of New Broadcasting House with a design based around the style of EastEnders. Meanwhile, The Bank of England spent 7,990 on 756 bottles of champagne in 2013 ; a rise of 94 per cent from 2012 when it bought 444 bottles for 4,126.... and details of how the military abuse probe in Iraq racked up a 27million bill emerged after lawyers dramatically dropped sickening slurs that captives were executed in UK custodyIn the UK the judges are becoming ever more bizarre as they allow a gambling conman a suspended sentence-Marc Burnett, 30, of Preston, Lancashire, swindled money while working as a senior banking advisor for Lloyds Bank. A Koran teacher who abused a girl of 11 also seemingly got off too lightly. If this wasn't bad enough ;Derek Rossi, 58, lifelong criminal, had his first conviction at age 13, has been handed three life sentences since 1984, with most counts including armed robbery and attempted murder.. What a farce! If it all starts from an early age then let's look at the value of an Asbo.....Morgan Halstead, 14, terrorised residents in Grantham, Lincolnshire, for more than a year. His Asbo orders his mother or father to go with him if he meets more than two friends in public. Big deal!news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sat, 15 Mar 2014 11:40:54 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWhat is happening in UK schools? We're looking at Obesity as Coventry sees a 10-year-old who weighs 20 STONE-an unnamed Year 6 pupil tipped the scales at 19st 7lbs,- making him one of the heaviest children in the country. This is shown as another study shows that chewing food more slowly can prevent overeating and help shrink your waistline. We're told why fish will keep you active: Eating plenty in old age can reduce chances of medical or physical illness. C'mon kids. Get healthy. Indeed, what is happening in these UK schools? A schoolboy has won £15k compensation after enduring a cut to eyebrow from DVD case flung by a teacher! The payout was one of 34 handed to injured teachers, and students, in Essex between 2011 and 2013 – they received a total of £1.05million. Is it just about money? A lazy father with 18 children by 10 women says his human rights have been violated after council refused to give him six-bedroom home. The council refused to give him a six-bedroom home. Peter Rolfe, 64, says the town hall has a ‘duty of care’ to upgrade him and his large brood to a six-bedroom home on the Isle of Wight. We often criticise the overpayment of executives. Can you believe this? An NHS fatcat quits - but will still be paid £300,000 over the next two years: Details emerge on same day thousands of nurses will learn their pay has been cut. Jo-Anne Wass, 46, a senior director at NHS England, is a close ally of the CEO - and man with no shame - Sir David Nicholson, who has been forced to retire early. We're told why fish will keep you active: Eating plenty in old age can reduce chance of medical or physical illness by 39%. C'mon kids. Get healthy. We often criticise the overpayment of executives. A NHS fatcat quits - but will still be paid £300,000 over the next two years: Details emerge on same day thousands of nurses will learn their pay has been cut. Jo-Anne Wass, 46, a senior director at NHS England, is a close ally of the CEO - and man with no shame - Sir David Nicholson, who has been forced to retire early. A seagull attack victim sues the owners of an office building over bird peril that left her badly injured. So what is it with this blame culture? Seagull attack victim sues owners of office building over bird peril that left her badly injured! Cathie Kelly, who works in Greenock, Renfrewshire, lost her footing and fell heavily after losing her shoe in the feathered assailant's attack. This claim culture is making a mockery of the jury system!Vince TracyWhat is happening in UK schools? We're looking at Obesity as Coventry sees a 10-year-old who weighs 20 STONE-an unnamed Year 6 pupil tipped the scales at 19st 7lbs,- making him one of the heaviest children in the country. This is shown as another study shows that chewing food more slowly can prevent overeating and help shrink your waistline. We're told why fish will keep you active: Eating plenty in old age can reduce chances of medical or physical illness. C'mon kids. Get healthy. Indeed, what is happening in these UK schools? A schoolboy has won £15k compensation after enduring a cut to eyebrow from DVD case flung by a teacher! The payout was one of 34 handed to injured teachers, and students, in Essex between 2011 and 2013 – they received a total of £1.05million. Is it just about money? A lazy father with 18 children by 10 women says his human rights have been violated after council refused to give him six-bedroom home. The council refused to give him a six-bedroom home. Peter Rolfe, 64, says the town hall has a ‘duty of care’ to upgrade him and his large brood to a six-bedroom home on the Isle of Wight. We often criticise the overpayment of executives. Can you believe this? An NHS fatcat quits - but will still be paid £300,000 over the next two years: Details emerge on same day thousands of nurses will learn their pay has been cut. Jo-Anne Wass, 46, a senior director at NHS England, is a close ally of the CEO - and man with no shame - Sir David Nicholson, who has been forced to retire early. We're told why fish will keep you active: Eating plenty in old age can reduce chance of medical or physical illness by 39%. C'mon kids. Get healthy. We often criticise the overpayment of executives. A NHS fatcat quits - but will still be paid £300,000 over the next two years: Details emerge on same day thousands of nurses will learn their pay has been cut. Jo-Anne Wass, 46, a senior director at NHS England, is a close ally of the CEO - and man with no shame - Sir David Nicholson, who has been forced to retire early. A seagull attack victim sues the owners of an office building over bird peril that left her badly injured. So what is it with this blame culture? Seagull attack victim sues owners of office building over bird peril that left her badly injured! Cathie Kelly, who works in Greenock, Renfrewshire, lost her footing and fell heavily after losing her shoe in the feathered assailant's attack. This claim culture is making a mockery of the jury system!news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 9 Mar 2014 11:52:07 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSet agains the Crimean Crisis and the disappearance of a Malaysian jet near Vietnam,........ The Co-op is recommending that chief executive Euan Sutherland, who joined in May 2013 should get a package worth a total of £3.66million. Here we go yet again with Bankers, Meanwhile, just day after Immigration Minister James Brokenshire condemned the ‘wealthy metropolitan elite’ for using cheap labour, his boss confirmed that she employs a foreign home help. Estate Agents and MPs ready to keep us in the mess to which we have become accustomed. They even claim for milk in the tea on their expenses! The Liberal Democrat Vince Cable was accused of being 'crass' and 'insulting' to teachers after suggesting they are to blame for a lack of good careers advice in schools. Teachers have had quite a week with one resorting to taping up the mouths of the children in their charge.Then the girl, who was just 15 when she eloped with maths teacher Forrest, 31, is now said to be 'ridiculously happy' after falling for a 20-year-old PE teaching assistant. We can always rely on the judges in the UK to be consistent and coherent. Whilst Lord Justice Fulford was a key backer of the notorious Paedophile Information Exchange (PIE) which police suspect of abusing children on an 'industrial scale' another judge banned Samuel Lees, 22, from Colchester, Essex, was banned and fined 500 pounds after he was seen by a police officer creating a ‘large wave’ that left children screaming after they got wet.Vince TracySet agains the Crimean Crisis and the disappearance of a Malaysian jet near Vietnam,........ The Co-op is recommending that chief executive Euan Sutherland, who joined in May 2013 should get a package worth a total of £3.66million. Here we go yet again with Bankers, Meanwhile, just day after Immigration Minister James Brokenshire condemned the ‘wealthy metropolitan elite’ for using cheap labour, his boss confirmed that she employs a foreign home help. Estate Agents and MPs ready to keep us in the mess to which we have become accustomed. They even claim for milk in the tea on their expenses! The Liberal Democrat Vince Cable was accused of being 'crass' and 'insulting' to teachers after suggesting they are to blame for a lack of good careers advice in schools. Teachers have had quite a week with one resorting to taping up the mouths of the children in their charge.Then the girl, who was just 15 when she eloped with maths teacher Forrest, 31, is now said to be 'ridiculously happy' after falling for a 20-year-old PE teaching assistant. We can always rely on the judges in the UK to be consistent and coherent. Whilst Lord Justice Fulford was a key backer of the notorious Paedophile Information Exchange (PIE) which police suspect of abusing children on an 'industrial scale' another judge banned Samuel Lees, 22, from Colchester, Essex, was banned and fined 500 pounds after he was seen by a police officer creating a ‘large wave’ that left children screaming after they got wet.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sat, 1 Mar 2014 12:18:56 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noFusilier Lee Rigby, 25, was 'mutilated, almost decapitated and murdered' by Michael Adebowale, 22, and Michael Adebolajo, 29, who ambushed him outside his barracks in Woolwich, South East London on May 22 last year.It's very difficult to not hate the perpetrators of such evil. RIP Lee Rigby. All this set against British soldiers being banned from training for snowy conditions at Norwegian base because health and safety rules deem it too COLD! Schoolboy, Henry Tattersal, hanged himself after running up £420 bill on his mum's credit card. This is such a sad story and hard to realise the tragic event could have happened over this amount of money. He seems to have been such a likeable lad. RIP Henry. Please keep an eye on your children wherever you are.. There is a legal bid to overturn 'what is being called a joke' four-year sentence handed to thug, Lewis Gill, who was sentenced to just four years in prison over the death of Andrew Young, Of course the sentence was ridiculous. Out in two years after killing someone? These judges need to go on a few courses and realise they are making a mockery of the judicial system. A Russian tourist has been left with horrific injuries by Indian mob after he stupidly rang a sacred bell in India. You cannot justify this in the name of any religion. Whether he was naive or not doesn't warrant such treatment. Another totally inappropriate sentence when a Football coachwas jailed for nine years for killing two schoolgirls. These two lovely young girls have been killed and in today's environment he'll be out in 5 years.. This should have been 20 years. Finally, British Gas has blown £25,000 on a party at an hotel whilst sacking 158 staff. Workers were sent to a training event at the Belfry near Oxford and in return enjoyed a three-course meal with wine and an overnight stay. How the other half lives and continues to live during these austere times...Vince TracyFusilier Lee Rigby, 25, was 'mutilated, almost decapitated and murdered' by Michael Adebowale, 22, and Michael Adebolajo, 29, who ambushed him outside his barracks in Woolwich, South East London on May 22 last year.It's very difficult to not hate the perpetrators of such evil. RIP Lee Rigby. All this set against British soldiers being banned from training for snowy conditions at Norwegian base because health and safety rules deem it too COLD! Schoolboy, Henry Tattersal, hanged himself after running up £420 bill on his mum's credit card. This is such a sad story and hard to realise the tragic event could have happened over this amount of money. He seems to have been such a likeable lad. RIP Henry. Please keep an eye on your children wherever you are.. There is a legal bid to overturn 'what is being called a joke' four-year sentence handed to thug, Lewis Gill, who was sentenced to just four years in prison over the death of Andrew Young, Of course the sentence was ridiculous. Out in two years after killing someone? These judges need to go on a few courses and realise they are making a mockery of the judicial system. A Russian tourist has been left with horrific injuries by Indian mob after he stupidly rang a sacred bell in India. You cannot justify this in the name of any religion. Whether he was naive or not doesn't warrant such treatment. Another totally inappropriate sentence when a Football coachwas jailed for nine years for killing two schoolgirls. These two lovely young girls have been killed and in today's environment he'll be out in 5 years.. This should have been 20 years. Finally, British Gas has blown £25,000 on a party at an hotel whilst sacking 158 staff. Workers were sent to a training event at the Belfry near Oxford and in return enjoyed a three-course meal with wine and an overnight stay. How the other half lives and continues to live during these austere times...news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 23 Feb 2014 13:18:13 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no.Police are hunting a murderer on the run after he absconded whilst on day release! Who authorises this lunacy? &nbsp;According to the police he poses no threat to the public. How can a murderer not pose a risk to the public? The lunatics have certainly taken over the asylum and they are on day release in Rochdale.Meanwhile, a teenager threatened to burn his family's house down and knife his mother because she got him the wrong kind of TRAINERS for Christmas. He got a suspended 21 day sentence! Is the judge a social worker? &nbsp;Is this a punishment? I doubt if it will be a deterrent.Then a boy of 10 has taken a Neknominate challenge and downed Nando's sauce, cream, mayo and vodka. The boy from Calderdale, West Yorkshire, was filmed by friends guzzling the nauseating cocktail after he was dared to take part. A girl of 13 was at her boarding school and her mum received her text messages by accident. She is reported to have said, "If I was to take this communication at face value, my lovely girl had morphed into a swearing, smoking, sex-mad escapologist with incredibly poor grammar;Should parents be reading these texts? Well, victims spoke of their terror as a Roma child sex gang are jailed. Again, pitifully low sentencing for raping offencesFinally, a man fined;100 after being caught on camera URINATING on a war memorial. This shows the contempt and disrespect for those who gave their lives for our freedom.Vince Tracy.Police are hunting a murderer on the run after he absconded whilst on day release! Who authorises this lunacy? &nbsp;According to the police he poses no threat to the public. How can a murderer not pose a risk to the public? The lunatics have certainly taken over the asylum and they are on day release in Rochdale.Meanwhile, a teenager threatened to burn his family's house down and knife his mother because she got him the wrong kind of TRAINERS for Christmas. He got a suspended 21 day sentence! Is the judge a social worker? &nbsp;Is this a punishment? I doubt if it will be a deterrent.Then a boy of 10 has taken a Neknominate challenge and downed Nando's sauce, cream, mayo and vodka. The boy from Calderdale, West Yorkshire, was filmed by friends guzzling the nauseating cocktail after he was dared to take part. A girl of 13 was at her boarding school and her mum received her text messages by accident. She is reported to have said, "If I was to take this communication at face value, my lovely girl had morphed into a swearing, smoking, sex-mad escapologist with incredibly poor grammar;Should parents be reading these texts? Well, victims spoke of their terror as a Roma child sex gang are jailed. Again, pitifully low sentencing for raping offencesFinally, a man fined;100 after being caught on camera URINATING on a war memorial. This shows the contempt and disrespect for those who gave their lives for our freedom.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sat, 15 Feb 2014 13:33:08 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIt's pretty obvious the EU is not entirely to blame for floods! Brussels chief insists this as Cameron vows not to cut flood defence jobs at the Environment Agency. Even Alan Titchmarch has been blamed as atrocious storms hit the UK and America. As Bill Roche and Dave Lee travis are cleared of historic charges of sex abuse police officers have destroyed a teacher's career by FALSELY telling employers he was a 'very dangerous paedophile'...The force will face £500,000 legal bill for their mistake. Marie Raison, 25, of Dagenham, has been jailed for sending disturbing images of her touching two young children sexually to Paul Dent, 29, of Tyne and Wear, a paedophile she met online. There is also more evidence of what is happening in the fight against this filth on the internet. ...and there's more extreme and bizarre behaviour as Lewis Webb, 26, of Bristol, went berserk and left a trail of destruction costing thousands of pounds when his girlfriend, Elizabeth Rowe ended their brief relationship. This is bad enough but a little boy, aged 4, has been murdered as he slept in his own bed by a psychopath allowed into his house in an intoxicated state. What on earth were the parents thinking about?Vince TracyIt's pretty obvious the EU is not entirely to blame for floods! Brussels chief insists this as Cameron vows not to cut flood defence jobs at the Environment Agency. Even Alan Titchmarch has been blamed as atrocious storms hit the UK and America. As Bill Roche and Dave Lee travis are cleared of historic charges of sex abuse police officers have destroyed a teacher's career by FALSELY telling employers he was a 'very dangerous paedophile'...The force will face £500,000 legal bill for their mistake. Marie Raison, 25, of Dagenham, has been jailed for sending disturbing images of her touching two young children sexually to Paul Dent, 29, of Tyne and Wear, a paedophile she met online. There is also more evidence of what is happening in the fight against this filth on the internet. ...and there's more extreme and bizarre behaviour as Lewis Webb, 26, of Bristol, went berserk and left a trail of destruction costing thousands of pounds when his girlfriend, Elizabeth Rowe ended their brief relationship. This is bad enough but a little boy, aged 4, has been murdered as he slept in his own bed by a psychopath allowed into his house in an intoxicated state. What on earth were the parents thinking about?news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 9 Feb 2014 13:43:34 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noFacebook has rejected calls to ban pages and videos linked to NekNomination. This follows tragic deaths when youngsters have been challenged friends to take part in this drinking craze 'Neknominate' This involves consuming an entire alcoholic drink in one go while taking part in a physical act, then nominating someone else to do the same. It is dangerous and all students need to think carefully before engaging in such activities. Whilst the UK is embroiled in the most horrendous weather ever seen there are still morons wishing to profit from others' misfortune. The theft of the signs in the past month has led to dozens of motorists driving into flooded areas unaware and getting stuck in their cars after their engines conked out. Thieves are then stealing from the cars. Shameless! Expenses cheat MP jailed for six months for making £13,000 in false claims is out of prison in six weeks… and he’s straight on Twitter to thank prosecutors for the ‘fascinating’ experience Denis MacShane is a disgraced MP and Expenses cheat M. He was jailed for six months for making £13,000 in false claims but is out of prison in six weeks… Is he contrite? No. He’s straight on Twitter to thank prosecutors for the ‘fascinating’ experience. If any more proof is needed that the UK's judiciary has lost the plot James Isted, 27, will serve a minimum of nine years for twice attacking lone women in the graveyard of All Saints Church, Orpington. One lost her child. This means two rapes and a murder is seen as around 9 years in jail. Pathetic! Especially when Frank', 28, who was sentenced to 30 months for abusing a 14-year-old girl, says he served just half his sentence at HMP Moorland in Yorkshire. He was 'chucked out' without any treatment to stop him reoffending. He also told of the respect given in jail to those with the worst crimes. Respect! The word has almost become meaninglessVince TracyFacebook has rejected calls to ban pages and videos linked to NekNomination. This follows tragic deaths when youngsters have been challenged friends to take part in this drinking craze 'Neknominate' This involves consuming an entire alcoholic drink in one go while taking part in a physical act, then nominating someone else to do the same. It is dangerous and all students need to think carefully before engaging in such activities. Whilst the UK is embroiled in the most horrendous weather ever seen there are still morons wishing to profit from others' misfortune. The theft of the signs in the past month has led to dozens of motorists driving into flooded areas unaware and getting stuck in their cars after their engines conked out. Thieves are then stealing from the cars. Shameless! Expenses cheat MP jailed for six months for making £13,000 in false claims is out of prison in six weeks… and he’s straight on Twitter to thank prosecutors for the ‘fascinating’ experience Denis MacShane is a disgraced MP and Expenses cheat M. He was jailed for six months for making £13,000 in false claims but is out of prison in six weeks… Is he contrite? No. He’s straight on Twitter to thank prosecutors for the ‘fascinating’ experience. If any more proof is needed that the UK's judiciary has lost the plot James Isted, 27, will serve a minimum of nine years for twice attacking lone women in the graveyard of All Saints Church, Orpington. One lost her child. This means two rapes and a murder is seen as around 9 years in jail. Pathetic! Especially when Frank', 28, who was sentenced to 30 months for abusing a 14-year-old girl, says he served just half his sentence at HMP Moorland in Yorkshire. He was 'chucked out' without any treatment to stop him reoffending. He also told of the respect given in jail to those with the worst crimes. Respect! The word has almost become meaninglessnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 2 Feb 2014 13:42:33 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSome 686.600 households in Spain have now no income at all — not even social security. That is twice the figure seen in 2007, or before the crisis struck. We looked at the difficult times for the Spanish people without jobs. Meanwhile the UK has its dreadful weather to contend with. Also, UK schools struggling with cohesive policies as Riley Pearson was banned from Colnbrook C of E Primary School near Slough for four days after teachers found his packed lunch contravened their new healthy eating policy. However, there are far greater issues...A survey by the Association of teachers and Lecturers found eighty per cent of teaching assistants have had to deal with a child that has wet or soiled him or herself. All this is set against 10 schools with the highest proportion of children who do not speak English as their first language. All but two are outside London.........Vince TracySome 686.600 households in Spain have now no income at all — not even social security. That is twice the figure seen in 2007, or before the crisis struck. We looked at the difficult times for the Spanish people without jobs. Meanwhile the UK has its dreadful weather to contend with. Also, UK schools struggling with cohesive policies as Riley Pearson was banned from Colnbrook C of E Primary School near Slough for four days after teachers found his packed lunch contravened their new healthy eating policy. However, there are far greater issues...A survey by the Association of teachers and Lecturers found eighty per cent of teaching assistants have had to deal with a child that has wet or soiled him or herself. All this is set against 10 schools with the highest proportion of children who do not speak English as their first language. All but two are outside London.........news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 26 Jan 2014 13:32:25 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWetherspoon's UK motorway pub promised to crack down on drink drivers but journalist man supped four pints before heading to carpark and no staff challenged him. Would they in any other situation? Meanwhile we go back to an event in 2011 when the MP for Cannock Chase said that he never went to the Frog & Roastbeef in Val Thorens. His claim is disproved by a picture, taken just outside and there are shades of a silly facy dress re-enactment of the Nazis. Could this be connected with another story about a book claiming Hitler escaped death in 1946? Paul Gascogne is back in rehab. The troubled star is undergoing an intensive rehab programme at a £6,000-a-month clinic in Southampton. Is he really a hero? The judges are displaying too much sympathy again as Marie Hothersall, 83, died in hospital two months after her 54-year-old daughter Ann Lupton launched a savage drunken attack at her home in Preston, Lancashire on July 23 last year. Finally, we discussed the jailing of Twitter trolls as the story above did not warrant a jai9l term according to the judge. Who's got it right?Vince TracyWetherspoon's UK motorway pub promised to crack down on drink drivers but journalist man supped four pints before heading to carpark and no staff challenged him. Would they in any other situation? Meanwhile we go back to an event in 2011 when the MP for Cannock Chase said that he never went to the Frog & Roastbeef in Val Thorens. His claim is disproved by a picture, taken just outside and there are shades of a silly facy dress re-enactment of the Nazis. Could this be connected with another story about a book claiming Hitler escaped death in 1946? Paul Gascogne is back in rehab. The troubled star is undergoing an intensive rehab programme at a £6,000-a-month clinic in Southampton. Is he really a hero? The judges are displaying too much sympathy again as Marie Hothersall, 83, died in hospital two months after her 54-year-old daughter Ann Lupton launched a savage drunken attack at her home in Preston, Lancashire on July 23 last year. Finally, we discussed the jailing of Twitter trolls as the story above did not warrant a jai9l term according to the judge. Who's got it right?news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 19 Jan 2014 13:53:29 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn the UK The Queen is getting ready to pass the mantle to the Prince of Wales according to the Daily Mirror. A woman, who cannot be named, says she was given a brown envelope stuffed with bank notes by an SAS officer who told her to 'keep quiet about Diana'. This is a story which will not go away. In the UK there's a radical bid to slash Britain’s benefits bill, the Prime Minister intends to stop printing welfare paperwork in foreign languages. There is also rhetoric about not 'paying benefits to those who do not speak English. What are the judges up to in Britain? Halima Jimale, 68, was allowed into Britain to be reunited with her daughter Fadumo Mohamed who claims £310 a week in handouts and lives in a council house, after a tribunal ruling. Should the judges be making such a ruling? Meanwhile, Julia Rawson, 59, of Intake, Sheffield, is suing police for allegedly wrecking her home during a raid in September 2012. She was found to be growing Cannabis. Another amazing judgement-Convicted Colombian blackmailer Isaias Gaviria-Manrique, who was deported after committing a burglary, is entitled to a 'more than nominal sum' against the Home Secretary, a deputy High Court judge has ruled. This is barmy! Also, Joland Giwa, a gangster who lived in Thornton Heath, south London, was jailed in October 2008 for 27 months after being convicted of two robberies. He apparently can't be deported as he won't say where he came from. This is another barmy situation! All this is set against ..more than £3.5billion was lost from the welfare budget last year, raising doubts about government efforts to catch welfare cheats and curb bungling by officials. How crazy is this?Vince TracyIn the UK The Queen is getting ready to pass the mantle to the Prince of Wales according to the Daily Mirror. A woman, who cannot be named, says she was given a brown envelope stuffed with bank notes by an SAS officer who told her to 'keep quiet about Diana'. This is a story which will not go away. In the UK there's a radical bid to slash Britain’s benefits bill, the Prime Minister intends to stop printing welfare paperwork in foreign languages. There is also rhetoric about not 'paying benefits to those who do not speak English. What are the judges up to in Britain? Halima Jimale, 68, was allowed into Britain to be reunited with her daughter Fadumo Mohamed who claims £310 a week in handouts and lives in a council house, after a tribunal ruling. Should the judges be making such a ruling? Meanwhile, Julia Rawson, 59, of Intake, Sheffield, is suing police for allegedly wrecking her home during a raid in September 2012. She was found to be growing Cannabis. Another amazing judgement-Convicted Colombian blackmailer Isaias Gaviria-Manrique, who was deported after committing a burglary, is entitled to a 'more than nominal sum' against the Home Secretary, a deputy High Court judge has ruled. This is barmy! Also, Joland Giwa, a gangster who lived in Thornton Heath, south London, was jailed in October 2008 for 27 months after being convicted of two robberies. He apparently can't be deported as he won't say where he came from. This is another barmy situation! All this is set against ..more than £3.5billion was lost from the welfare budget last year, raising doubts about government efforts to catch welfare cheats and curb bungling by officials. How crazy is this?news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 12 Jan 2014 13:20:18 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noEric Hobsbawm died aged 95 in October 2012 He was one of Britain’s most eminent historians, but he was widely criticised for his defence of communist regimes. You might be surprised at how much money was in his will! In Sweden, an Asian motorist was eight times the drink-drive limit when breathalysed. He was let off after judge said alcohol affects ethnic groups differently! If this is one errant judgement then here is another. Raymond Hull from Springkell, Cumbria, claimed in court to have 22 children. He was sentenced to 18 months in jail after he was caught with a stash of cannabis. However, the judge suspended the sentence. Benefits Street is a programme on Channel 4. It's time to bring the programme producers to account. Their films affect many people and yet there is no control over who they are and what are their true intentions. Schoolteachers have to be qualified. Do these producers need to be investigated? A dangerous breed of dog claims yet another life in the UK . IIt's too easy to own a vicious dog. We were led to believe controls over dangerous dogs had been put in place. These need to be reviewed with some urgency. ...and...a boy, aged 12, has been arrested for fraud after he 'knocked on people's doors and told them he was collecting money for the Salvation ArmyVince TracyEric Hobsbawm died aged 95 in October 2012 He was one of Britain’s most eminent historians, but he was widely criticised for his defence of communist regimes. You might be surprised at how much money was in his will! In Sweden, an Asian motorist was eight times the drink-drive limit when breathalysed. He was let off after judge said alcohol affects ethnic groups differently! If this is one errant judgement then here is another. Raymond Hull from Springkell, Cumbria, claimed in court to have 22 children. He was sentenced to 18 months in jail after he was caught with a stash of cannabis. However, the judge suspended the sentence. Benefits Street is a programme on Channel 4. It's time to bring the programme producers to account. Their films affect many people and yet there is no control over who they are and what are their true intentions. Schoolteachers have to be qualified. Do these producers need to be investigated? A dangerous breed of dog claims yet another life in the UK . IIt's too easy to own a vicious dog. We were led to believe controls over dangerous dogs had been put in place. These need to be reviewed with some urgency. ...and...a boy, aged 12, has been arrested for fraud after he 'knocked on people's doors and told them he was collecting money for the Salvation Armynews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 5 Jan 2014 13:33:35 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWe're always reading about savage cuts in the NHS but NHS spending on management consultants has risen three-fold in a year. In the past six months, £40million has been paid out by various health service organisations, compared to £15million for the whole of last year. What is really happening? Whilst this money is being spent four in ten casualty departments are hiring family doctors to help deal with the soaring numbers of patients. These doctors are already paid an average £104,000 a year and now GPs are being paid nearly £1,500 a shift to work nights and weekends in crisis-hit Accident & Emergency units. A family in Cornwall narrowly escaped being swept into the sea when a 20ft wave washed over them as they were walking along a sea wall. What were the parents doing taking their children to watch these dangerous waves? A 12 year-old drug dealer, who was detained by police in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, was one of 209 children aged under 18 have been arrested for drug offences in the area in the last three years. How are these kids being stopped? The judges need to impose their authority and stop treating themselves as social workers. An elderly woman has been left with heavy bruising after being punched in the face by another resident at her care home on Christmas day. However, Dementia patients are unpredictable and the carers cannot always be there when violence occurs. Meanwhile there is spurious research from Denmark....Mothers who drink 90 or more units while pregnant tend to be the most well educated and have the healthiest lifestyles, say researchers in Copenhagen. This is a very strange piece of research. Finally, the author of a book asks us to imagine waking up to Britain in the first days of 1964. At first, you might well be surprised how different things were half a century ago. The author of the book claims we're still paying the price now for the new elite that came to power in Britain.Vince TracyWe're always reading about savage cuts in the NHS but NHS spending on management consultants has risen three-fold in a year. In the past six months, £40million has been paid out by various health service organisations, compared to £15million for the whole of last year. What is really happening? Whilst this money is being spent four in ten casualty departments are hiring family doctors to help deal with the soaring numbers of patients. These doctors are already paid an average £104,000 a year and now GPs are being paid nearly £1,500 a shift to work nights and weekends in crisis-hit Accident & Emergency units. A family in Cornwall narrowly escaped being swept into the sea when a 20ft wave washed over them as they were walking along a sea wall. What were the parents doing taking their children to watch these dangerous waves? A 12 year-old drug dealer, who was detained by police in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, was one of 209 children aged under 18 have been arrested for drug offences in the area in the last three years. How are these kids being stopped? The judges need to impose their authority and stop treating themselves as social workers. An elderly woman has been left with heavy bruising after being punched in the face by another resident at her care home on Christmas day. However, Dementia patients are unpredictable and the carers cannot always be there when violence occurs. Meanwhile there is spurious research from Denmark....Mothers who drink 90 or more units while pregnant tend to be the most well educated and have the healthiest lifestyles, say researchers in Copenhagen. This is a very strange piece of research. Finally, the author of a book asks us to imagine waking up to Britain in the first days of 1964. At first, you might well be surprised how different things were half a century ago. The author of the book claims we're still paying the price now for the new elite that came to power in Britain.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 29 Dec 2013 13:20:49 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noMaggie Atkinson, the Children's Commissioner for England, says pets and adults will continue to receive better protection unless parents smacking their children is outlawed.This woman and her like are helping to cause the misery which has now allowed children to become monsters. Get rid of this silliness..Punish the bad parents. These are the parents who are NOT checking their children. So what do parents do? An unnamed single mother has had both of her sons removed after posting an advert on Craigslist listing a baby for sale which she claims was a 'silly, silly joke. Could food be the cause of childrens' crying. It is an important issue especially as obese children have been taken away by social workers after being overfed by their families. We highlight a horrible case of child murder from America. On a lighter note a Labour MP, Shadow transport secretary Mary Creagh, has criticised Thomas the Tank Engine. She said that more female characters should be introduced to encourage girls to become train drivers! The press informs us that England has overtaken the Netherlands to become second only to tiny Malta as the most densely populated nation in the EU. This was early in the week and today they give us "After immigration controls are lifted this week, Britons could find their jobs are squeezed in some areas – while community tensions could rise as the new wave of migrants fight for work with other Eastern Europeans." Waste is on the agenda and Wolverhampton City Council has been accused of spending a fortune on producing leaflets, sent to residents asking them to sift through their waste for every scrap of wrapping paper after Christmas. One man without too much worry over expenditure is Bernard Gray, who was appointed as the Ministry of Defence to help manage the Waste budget, enjoyed 106 stays in London and Bristol hotels, for £23,000, despite living less than 60 miles from both.Vince TracyMaggie Atkinson, the Children's Commissioner for England, says pets and adults will continue to receive better protection unless parents smacking their children is outlawed.This woman and her like are helping to cause the misery which has now allowed children to become monsters. Get rid of this silliness..Punish the bad parents. These are the parents who are NOT checking their children. So what do parents do? An unnamed single mother has had both of her sons removed after posting an advert on Craigslist listing a baby for sale which she claims was a 'silly, silly joke. Could food be the cause of childrens' crying. It is an important issue especially as obese children have been taken away by social workers after being overfed by their families. We highlight a horrible case of child murder from America. On a lighter note a Labour MP, Shadow transport secretary Mary Creagh, has criticised Thomas the Tank Engine. She said that more female characters should be introduced to encourage girls to become train drivers! The press informs us that England has overtaken the Netherlands to become second only to tiny Malta as the most densely populated nation in the EU. This was early in the week and today they give us "After immigration controls are lifted this week, Britons could find their jobs are squeezed in some areas – while community tensions could rise as the new wave of migrants fight for work with other Eastern Europeans." Waste is on the agenda and Wolverhampton City Council has been accused of spending a fortune on producing leaflets, sent to residents asking them to sift through their waste for every scrap of wrapping paper after Christmas. One man without too much worry over expenditure is Bernard Gray, who was appointed as the Ministry of Defence to help manage the Waste budget, enjoyed 106 stays in London and Bristol hotels, for £23,000, despite living less than 60 miles from both.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 22 Dec 2013 13:34:53 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThere is a new feeling of Government Restriction in the new Citizenjingless' Safety Law in Spain. The Interior Ministry said the Government considered it was a good time to revise and improve it.Deputy Prime Minister, Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, said the new law would guarantee the maximum respect for the rights and freedom. Marks and Spencer's in the UK has granted checkout workers in more than 700 stores permission to politely decline to serve customers for religious reasons. Is this a fair policy? Would other groups have any special requirements. A 20 years-old yob ran up behind tan elderly man in his 80s as he walked with a zimmer frame in Ipswich, Suffolk. He robbed him. Two days later he robbed a 78-year-old woman. The yob cried when he was sentenced. His offence has outraged many people. Even as he was an example of ridiculous light sentencing another man has been killed on his way home from work. Does it start with mugging and then get worse? Why are the magistrates acting in this way? Other Magistrates were criticised for failing to jail an alcoholic drink-driver who was six times over the limit. He had been caught at the wheel of his work van after downing an entire bottle of vodka. These Magistrates said they had never seen such a high reading and told the driver a custodial sentence was appropriate.He pleaded guilty to drink-driving and was given a 16-week jail term suspended for 12 months. He was also ordered to do 200 hours' unpaid work, pay a £80 victim surcharge and £85 prosecution costs. However, this has outraged many people. Political Correctness has ruled the roost in Brighton where Councillors have now to go on Diversity Training following a quarrel over the use of the word golliwog.Vince TracyThere is a new feeling of Government Restriction in the new Citizenjingless' Safety Law in Spain. The Interior Ministry said the Government considered it was a good time to revise and improve it.Deputy Prime Minister, Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, said the new law would guarantee the maximum respect for the rights and freedom. Marks and Spencer's in the UK has granted checkout workers in more than 700 stores permission to politely decline to serve customers for religious reasons. Is this a fair policy? Would other groups have any special requirements. A 20 years-old yob ran up behind tan elderly man in his 80s as he walked with a zimmer frame in Ipswich, Suffolk. He robbed him. Two days later he robbed a 78-year-old woman. The yob cried when he was sentenced. His offence has outraged many people. Even as he was an example of ridiculous light sentencing another man has been killed on his way home from work. Does it start with mugging and then get worse? Why are the magistrates acting in this way? Other Magistrates were criticised for failing to jail an alcoholic drink-driver who was six times over the limit. He had been caught at the wheel of his work van after downing an entire bottle of vodka. These Magistrates said they had never seen such a high reading and told the driver a custodial sentence was appropriate.He pleaded guilty to drink-driving and was given a 16-week jail term suspended for 12 months. He was also ordered to do 200 hours' unpaid work, pay a £80 victim surcharge and £85 prosecution costs. However, this has outraged many people. Political Correctness has ruled the roost in Brighton where Councillors have now to go on Diversity Training following a quarrel over the use of the word golliwog.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 15 Dec 2013 14:39:38 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe gap between Spain's richest and poorest is now the widest in Europe with some three million people living in extreme poverty, a recent study reveals. You read this then you are told a total of 100 Spanish bankers earn more than a million € a year. The number puts Spain as the fifth highest EU country with the most millionaire bankers. Meanwhile a book by married Italian author Costanza Miriano titled 'Cásate y sé sumisa – Get Married and Be Submissive – was published by the Catholic Arbishopric of the southern city of Granada in November. It has soared up the bestsellers list. Dozens of Muslim protestors gathered to demand that businesses stop selling alcohol in a popular East London area yesterday. The group warned restaurants and shops in the Brick Lane area that they face 40 lashes if they continue to sell the product, which is banned under Sharia Law. Michael McInnes, 23, who was jailed for attempted murder has taunted police by posting pictures of drunken nights out with friends on his Facebook - after going on the run from prison. He had failed to return from home leave from Castle Huntly prison near Dundee almost a fortnight ago. Rather than going into hiding, McInnes has been boasting about his drinking exploits on the social networking site since absconding. Maybe prisons are not a threat as prisoners in newly-built jails will have phones and computer terminals in their cells so they are able to contact relatives, arrange activities and order meals. Their right to vote is demanded by Brussels despite Britain trying not to oblige since 2005Vince TracyThe gap between Spain's richest and poorest is now the widest in Europe with some three million people living in extreme poverty, a recent study reveals. You read this then you are told a total of 100 Spanish bankers earn more than a million € a year. The number puts Spain as the fifth highest EU country with the most millionaire bankers. Meanwhile a book by married Italian author Costanza Miriano titled 'Cásate y sé sumisa – Get Married and Be Submissive – was published by the Catholic Arbishopric of the southern city of Granada in November. It has soared up the bestsellers list. Dozens of Muslim protestors gathered to demand that businesses stop selling alcohol in a popular East London area yesterday. The group warned restaurants and shops in the Brick Lane area that they face 40 lashes if they continue to sell the product, which is banned under Sharia Law. Michael McInnes, 23, who was jailed for attempted murder has taunted police by posting pictures of drunken nights out with friends on his Facebook - after going on the run from prison. He had failed to return from home leave from Castle Huntly prison near Dundee almost a fortnight ago. Rather than going into hiding, McInnes has been boasting about his drinking exploits on the social networking site since absconding. Maybe prisons are not a threat as prisoners in newly-built jails will have phones and computer terminals in their cells so they are able to contact relatives, arrange activities and order meals. Their right to vote is demanded by Brussels despite Britain trying not to oblige since 2005news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 8 Dec 2013 13:00:38 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAfter our normal banter and welcome to our stations around the world we looked at the Spanish news. Another priest is bringing the catholic Church into disrepute. Child safety campaigners against Porn criticised Tesco after it emerged that they are the only major mobile operator not to have installed parental controls on their network. Meanwhile, The porn industry is to stop filming yet again after another performer tested positive for HIV, it was revealed in Los Angeles on Friday. Nelson Mandela has died and we both acknowledged his tremendous life. Neil remembers his life as a terrorist and Vince sees his struggles in a slightly different light. In the UK The Commons pay watchdog is expected to cause public outrage by pressing ahead with an increase in MPs' salaries from £66,396 to £74,000. David Cameron previously described this as 'unthinkable' and the other leaders seem to be feeble in their efforts to oppose this outrageous rise. Finally, there are those who have been trying to enforce Sharia law in the UK. What do contributors to the website think of this?Vince TracyAfter our normal banter and welcome to our stations around the world we looked at the Spanish news. Another priest is bringing the catholic Church into disrepute. Child safety campaigners against Porn criticised Tesco after it emerged that they are the only major mobile operator not to have installed parental controls on their network. Meanwhile, The porn industry is to stop filming yet again after another performer tested positive for HIV, it was revealed in Los Angeles on Friday. Nelson Mandela has died and we both acknowledged his tremendous life. Neil remembers his life as a terrorist and Vince sees his struggles in a slightly different light. In the UK The Commons pay watchdog is expected to cause public outrage by pressing ahead with an increase in MPs' salaries from £66,396 to £74,000. David Cameron previously described this as 'unthinkable' and the other leaders seem to be feeble in their efforts to oppose this outrageous rise. Finally, there are those who have been trying to enforce Sharia law in the UK. What do contributors to the website think of this?news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sat, 23 Nov 2013 12:58:51 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html Chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA Spanish woman has claimed to be the owner of the Sun. Meanwhile, in the real world, Spain's unemployment has topped 6 million. Parents of primary school children in Staffordshire were ordered to send their children to a workshop on Islam or have them labelled as racist for the rest of their school career. Teenage boys and girls at Moulton School, Northampton are sharing the same toilets....... and teenagers with 'raging hormones' may shift their amorous liasons away from the bike sheds and onto school property. Eden Lomax, 17, from Bolton, punched Simon Mitchell, 43, with such force that a witness described him falling over "like the minute hand moving from 12 o'clock to three o'clock". He delivered the killer blow whent Simon outstretched his arm to shake his hand.Lomax was found guilty of murder following trial at Manchester Crown Court, Crown Square. He will be sentenced on 9 December.Is this connected to video game activity?Vince TracyA Spanish woman has claimed to be the owner of the Sun. Meanwhile, in the real world, Spain's unemployment has topped 6 million. Parents of primary school children in Staffordshire were ordered to send their children to a workshop on Islam or have them labelled as racist for the rest of their school career. Teenage boys and girls at Moulton School, Northampton are sharing the same toilets....... and teenagers with 'raging hormones' may shift their amorous liasons away from the bike sheds and onto school property. Eden Lomax, 17, from Bolton, punched Simon Mitchell, 43, with such force that a witness described him falling over "like the minute hand moving from 12 o'clock to three o'clock". He delivered the killer blow whent Simon outstretched his arm to shake his hand.Lomax was found guilty of murder following trial at Manchester Crown Court, Crown Square. He will be sentenced on 9 December.Is this connected to video game activity?news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 17 Nov 2013 13:47:04 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html Chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe UK Government should consider lowering the age of sexual consent to 15 a leading public health expert has said. Professor John Ashton, president of the Faculty of Public Health, says changing the law would 'draw a line in the sand' against sex at 14 or younger. He is right to say he believes society sends 'confused' signals about when sex is permitted and has called on a national debate on the issue. From those who bothered to comment Steve in London takes a firm stand saying, "We should be doing more to enforcing the existing age of consent rather than lowering it. If children (i.e. those aged 15 or under) are having sex then they should be punished. Schools should be doing more to educate our children in this respect. The chairman, The Rev Paul Flowers, a Methodist minister who oversaw the near-collapse of the Co-operative Bank has been caught buying and using illegal drugs including crystal meth, crack cocaine and ketamine. He was filmed buying the substances just days after he was severely questioned by MPs on the Treasury Select Committee over the bank's disastrous performance. This type of hypocracy is getting people fed up. One really good comment said, "Compulsory drug tests for MPs, Senior civil servants and Directors of PLCs, now that seems just. If its important to stamp it out in sport then its essential to stamp it out of those who manage the general public's assets." Tony Abrahams, a father aged 47, was stabbed repeatedly by burglars in front of his wife and daughter when he caught them raiding his house. Apparently, he walked into the three intruders on his landing after hearing his 23-year-old daughter, Jade, wake up and scream. The intruders were trying to take a television from her room. He was awoken by the noise and went to investigate according to reports. Both Vince and neil believe the law is not backing the householder. Reactions included, "Prison with its cushy lifestyle is far too good for monsters like these. The sooner we end this failed experiment of softly softly treatment, the sooner we might get to grips with this lawlessness." Feckless families should be put through ‘two years of hell’ in boot camps to turn their lives around, a Tory crime tsar, Adam Simmonds, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Northamptonshire. has urged........derelict Army bases could be used to house them while they were taught basic household skills, ordered to stop drinking and smoking, and given basic job training. However, comments to the newspaper article include "The Tory Government of the 1990s introduced boot camps for young offenders but research suggested they did not cut reoffending and were too costly........Neil and Vince reiterate their ideas that these 'offrenders' should be in jails on remote islands with a tough regime to sort them outVince TracyThe UK Government should consider lowering the age of sexual consent to 15 a leading public health expert has said. Professor John Ashton, president of the Faculty of Public Health, says changing the law would 'draw a line in the sand' against sex at 14 or younger. He is right to say he believes society sends 'confused' signals about when sex is permitted and has called on a national debate on the issue. From those who bothered to comment Steve in London takes a firm stand saying, "We should be doing more to enforcing the existing age of consent rather than lowering it. If children (i.e. those aged 15 or under) are having sex then they should be punished. Schools should be doing more to educate our children in this respect. The chairman, The Rev Paul Flowers, a Methodist minister who oversaw the near-collapse of the Co-operative Bank has been caught buying and using illegal drugs including crystal meth, crack cocaine and ketamine. He was filmed buying the substances just days after he was severely questioned by MPs on the Treasury Select Committee over the bank's disastrous performance. This type of hypocracy is getting people fed up. One really good comment said, "Compulsory drug tests for MPs, Senior civil servants and Directors of PLCs, now that seems just. If its important to stamp it out in sport then its essential to stamp it out of those who manage the general public's assets." Tony Abrahams, a father aged 47, was stabbed repeatedly by burglars in front of his wife and daughter when he caught them raiding his house. Apparently, he walked into the three intruders on his landing after hearing his 23-year-old daughter, Jade, wake up and scream. The intruders were trying to take a television from her room. He was awoken by the noise and went to investigate according to reports. Both Vince and neil believe the law is not backing the householder. Reactions included, "Prison with its cushy lifestyle is far too good for monsters like these. The sooner we end this failed experiment of softly softly treatment, the sooner we might get to grips with this lawlessness." Feckless families should be put through ‘two years of hell’ in boot camps to turn their lives around, a Tory crime tsar, Adam Simmonds, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Northamptonshire. has urged........derelict Army bases could be used to house them while they were taught basic household skills, ordered to stop drinking and smoking, and given basic job training. However, comments to the newspaper article include "The Tory Government of the 1990s introduced boot camps for young offenders but research suggested they did not cut reoffending and were too costly........Neil and Vince reiterate their ideas that these 'offrenders' should be in jails on remote islands with a tough regime to sort them outnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 13 Oct 2013 13:45:18 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html Chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSome members of Top Of The Pops dance group Pan’s People say they were preyed on backstage by ‘slimy and repulsive’ Jimmy Savile. Although I can't remember anyone coming forward at the time they watched in horror as young girls lined up outside his van. Did anyone say anything? The dancers ‘hated’ the show’s ‘creepy’ host but say they were ‘bulldozed into being nice to him because he was extremely popular and powerful at the Beeb’. I wonder why nothing was said! A convicted paedophile serving time in prison has been awarded more than £30,000 after suing his former employers, RWE NPower, from his prison cell. They had refused to pay him a redundancy settlement after reading about his sentence for child pornography in the local paper. There is a picture in the paper of young socialites out on a shooting spree in Edinburgh. Pippa Middleton is a member of the photo shoot. Many soap stars are declaring bankruptcy and we wonder what is going on. Do they need counselling? .......and children at Egerton Community Primary near Bolton, Greater Manchester, have been banned from playing traditional games like tag and British Bulldog because teachers claim they are too dangerous. Parents were told in a newsletter that children can no longer play the playground games.Vince TracySome members of Top Of The Pops dance group Pan’s People say they were preyed on backstage by ‘slimy and repulsive’ Jimmy Savile. Although I can't remember anyone coming forward at the time they watched in horror as young girls lined up outside his van. Did anyone say anything? The dancers ‘hated’ the show’s ‘creepy’ host but say they were ‘bulldozed into being nice to him because he was extremely popular and powerful at the Beeb’. I wonder why nothing was said! A convicted paedophile serving time in prison has been awarded more than £30,000 after suing his former employers, RWE NPower, from his prison cell. They had refused to pay him a redundancy settlement after reading about his sentence for child pornography in the local paper. There is a picture in the paper of young socialites out on a shooting spree in Edinburgh. Pippa Middleton is a member of the photo shoot. Many soap stars are declaring bankruptcy and we wonder what is going on. Do they need counselling? .......and children at Egerton Community Primary near Bolton, Greater Manchester, have been banned from playing traditional games like tag and British Bulldog because teachers claim they are too dangerous. Parents were told in a newsletter that children can no longer play the playground games.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 10 Oct 2013 13:18:27 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIs the monarchy really changing? On October 10th Buckingham Palace hosted its first official game of football between two Sunday League amateur sides. Ptince William had organised the match to mark the 150th anniversary of the Football Association. He is president. The match involved two of the oldest amateur clubs in England: Civil Service FC – the sole surviving club from the 11 that met to found the FA in 1863 – and Polytechnic FC, formed in 1875. Palace staff had spent weeks preparing the pitch. I'd visited a town in the Valencian Community called l?Alcudi and we discussed the importance of making a good paella in Valencia. My experience was very revealing and Neil had recently been to the local village of Polop for their Paella week. The day was even more interesting as it had been a Valencian Holiday. The connections between stress and physical and mental health are undeniable. I have a vested interest in discussing this as my mother had this horrible disease. Studies have found links between acute and/or chronic stress and a wide variety of health issues. Fortunately, there’s compelling research showing that your brain h as great plasticity and capacity for regeneration, which you control through your diet and lifestyle choices. The article we discussed has a great insight into what we an do to help ourselves. Fasting has a remarkably beneficial influence on your brain health. Researchers in Argentina recently presented evidence suggesting that stress may be a trigger for the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. The research was presented at the annual World Congress of Neurology in Vienna. According to lead author, Dr. Edgardo Reich:2 He is quoted as saying, "Stress, according to our findings, is probably a trigger for initial symptoms of dementia".Vince TracyIs the monarchy really changing? On October 10th Buckingham Palace hosted its first official game of football between two Sunday League amateur sides. Ptince William had organised the match to mark the 150th anniversary of the Football Association. He is president. The match involved two of the oldest amateur clubs in England: Civil Service FC – the sole surviving club from the 11 that met to found the FA in 1863 – and Polytechnic FC, formed in 1875. Palace staff had spent weeks preparing the pitch. I'd visited a town in the Valencian Community called l?Alcudi and we discussed the importance of making a good paella in Valencia. My experience was very revealing and Neil had recently been to the local village of Polop for their Paella week. The day was even more interesting as it had been a Valencian Holiday. The connections between stress and physical and mental health are undeniable. I have a vested interest in discussing this as my mother had this horrible disease. Studies have found links between acute and/or chronic stress and a wide variety of health issues. Fortunately, there’s compelling research showing that your brain h as great plasticity and capacity for regeneration, which you control through your diet and lifestyle choices. The article we discussed has a great insight into what we an do to help ourselves. Fasting has a remarkably beneficial influence on your brain health. Researchers in Argentina recently presented evidence suggesting that stress may be a trigger for the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. The research was presented at the annual World Congress of Neurology in Vienna. According to lead author, Dr. Edgardo Reich:2 He is quoted as saying, "Stress, according to our findings, is probably a trigger for initial symptoms of dementia".news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 10 Oct 2013 13:18:09 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Queen is set to receive an inflation-busting 22 per cent;pay rise over two years, according to new official figures. This is set against another picture where The British Red Cross is to start distributing food to hard-up families for the first time since the Second World War as it warned that thousands face cuts to their household budgets. It is also interesting;how the papers are trying to create confusion? The recession caused a surge in binge drinking among the unemployed, new research shows. Britons typically drank less due to the economic downturn as wage packets shrank. But, according to a study published in the European Journal of Public Health, those without work were more likely to turn to alcohol.We also looked at a story of huge weight loss. A woman who lost more than 21 stone through weight loss surgery says saggy skin left by the NHS-funded procedure has turned her life into a nightmare. Natalie White, 48, is demanding NHS bosses fund more surgery to remove the excess skin from her stomach, arms and legs after she shrunk from 35 stone to 13st 11lb following a sleeve gastrectomy. She said: 'In the summer, it's a nightmare. The skin rubs and leaves rashes all over my stomach. Two Russian millionaires ran up a bar bill of 130, 000 we are led to believe. Could it be a publicity stunt? This is when levels of inequality have reached unprecedented heights in Russia, with more than a third of its wealth concentrated in the hands of just 110 super-rich people, says a new report.-and they nearly all owe their wealth to President Vladimir Putin. He's allowed trusted businessmen to gain exclusive rights to the nation's vast natural reserves. I supppose they have had to work to make their fortunes....Vince TracyThe Queen is set to receive an inflation-busting 22 per cent;pay rise over two years, according to new official figures. This is set against another picture where The British Red Cross is to start distributing food to hard-up families for the first time since the Second World War as it warned that thousands face cuts to their household budgets. It is also interesting;how the papers are trying to create confusion? The recession caused a surge in binge drinking among the unemployed, new research shows. Britons typically drank less due to the economic downturn as wage packets shrank. But, according to a study published in the European Journal of Public Health, those without work were more likely to turn to alcohol.We also looked at a story of huge weight loss. A woman who lost more than 21 stone through weight loss surgery says saggy skin left by the NHS-funded procedure has turned her life into a nightmare. Natalie White, 48, is demanding NHS bosses fund more surgery to remove the excess skin from her stomach, arms and legs after she shrunk from 35 stone to 13st 11lb following a sleeve gastrectomy. She said: 'In the summer, it's a nightmare. The skin rubs and leaves rashes all over my stomach. Two Russian millionaires ran up a bar bill of 130, 000 we are led to believe. Could it be a publicity stunt? This is when levels of inequality have reached unprecedented heights in Russia, with more than a third of its wealth concentrated in the hands of just 110 super-rich people, says a new report.-and they nearly all owe their wealth to President Vladimir Putin. He's allowed trusted businessmen to gain exclusive rights to the nation's vast natural reserves. I supppose they have had to work to make their fortunes....news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 10 Oct 2013 13:15:54 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Great British Bake-Off has just been bought by thirteen countries around the world. BBC Worldwide, the corporation's business arm, has licensed the format to Australia, Poland, Italy, Belgium, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands, Finland and Ukraine in a major deal. Obese Sammee Matthews (28 stones) was diagnosed with sitophilia - an erotic obsession with food - in her case cakes and sweets. The mum-of-two from Las Vegas, USA, says just the sight of a bakery is enough to send her weak at the knees and out of breath. Meanwhile, in the UK, statistics have listed seven children recorded as weighing more than 20 stone between 2006 and 2012. Soaring numbers of youngsters are suffering complications linked to their weight. 30% are classed as obese when they had left primary school. More than 1,200 people have been killed by high-risk mental health patients over the past 10 years. These figures emerged after a recent case when paranoid schizophrenic Phillip Simelane, 23, was jailed indefinitely for knifing to death Christina Edkins, 16, on a bus. He had been on the files of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Trust for eight years and was freed from jail unsupervised weeks before he killed. And a call centre operator at at the Halifax Bank insists on speaking to a six-month old BABY about his savings account despite not being able to talk! It's Europe CallingVince TracyThe Great British Bake-Off has just been bought by thirteen countries around the world. BBC Worldwide, the corporation's business arm, has licensed the format to Australia, Poland, Italy, Belgium, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands, Finland and Ukraine in a major deal. Obese Sammee Matthews (28 stones) was diagnosed with sitophilia - an erotic obsession with food - in her case cakes and sweets. The mum-of-two from Las Vegas, USA, says just the sight of a bakery is enough to send her weak at the knees and out of breath. Meanwhile, in the UK, statistics have listed seven children recorded as weighing more than 20 stone between 2006 and 2012. Soaring numbers of youngsters are suffering complications linked to their weight. 30% are classed as obese when they had left primary school. More than 1,200 people have been killed by high-risk mental health patients over the past 10 years. These figures emerged after a recent case when paranoid schizophrenic Phillip Simelane, 23, was jailed indefinitely for knifing to death Christina Edkins, 16, on a bus. He had been on the files of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Trust for eight years and was freed from jail unsupervised weeks before he killed. And a call centre operator at at the Halifax Bank insists on speaking to a six-month old BABY about his savings account despite not being able to talk! It's Europe Callingnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Thu, 10 Oct 2013 13:11:35 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWe had a look back at the argument between the Daily Mail and Ed Miliband after the newspaper had printed an artcle saying his dad had hated Britain. Ed Miliband, quite rightly, sprang to the defence of his father and showed how he had fought for Britain. New policies in UK Education stated how worried they were regarding harmful stresses put on children for constant testing. We lloked at our own education. There's a story about a bloke of 24 who was called a boy-racer for his dri9fting activities at speeds of up to 90 miles an hour. There was also a very sad story about an incestuous relationship forced by a father on his daughter. An obese mum has lost 10 stone by desigining an assault course around her home.Vince TracyWe had a look back at the argument between the Daily Mail and Ed Miliband after the newspaper had printed an artcle saying his dad had hated Britain. Ed Miliband, quite rightly, sprang to the defence of his father and showed how he had fought for Britain. New policies in UK Education stated how worried they were regarding harmful stresses put on children for constant testing. We lloked at our own education. There's a story about a bloke of 24 who was called a boy-racer for his dri9fting activities at speeds of up to 90 miles an hour. There was also a very sad story about an incestuous relationship forced by a father on his daughter. An obese mum has lost 10 stone by desigining an assault course around her home.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 6 Oct 2013 13:39:30 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat raDIO vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWomen are to be banned from claiming free breast enlargements on the NHS. This will be part of a new spending crackdown. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt and his advisers are drawing up rules which will prevent women from claiming ‘psychological’ need in order to receive cosmetic enhancement at the taxpayers’ expense. Officials believe that an increasing number of women are using the system creativel to secure enhancements which can cost up to £10,000 privately. An article by Fiona Govan explained how Bullfighting is to be given "cultural heritage worthy of protection" after a successful vote was givena congressional culture committee and will go to a vote in the Senate later this month. The National Court in Madrid has ruled that education is a public job which takes precedance over data protection. The Head Master of a Madrid school checked the mobile phone of a 12 year old boy to see whether it contained any sexual conten. This happened after another, female pupil had complained about what he had shown her..... A Judge Javier Albar decided a driving school in Zaragoza was not discriminatory for offering male learners a cheaper deal on a course of driving lessons. His reasoning was that young men learn quicker and need less time. In the UK, Princess Diana, Madelaine McCann and Jimmy Saville are all back in the news and the police have been extremely busy in Felixstowe.Vince TracyWomen are to be banned from claiming free breast enlargements on the NHS. This will be part of a new spending crackdown. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt and his advisers are drawing up rules which will prevent women from claiming ‘psychological’ need in order to receive cosmetic enhancement at the taxpayers’ expense. Officials believe that an increasing number of women are using the system creativel to secure enhancements which can cost up to £10,000 privately. An article by Fiona Govan explained how Bullfighting is to be given "cultural heritage worthy of protection" after a successful vote was givena congressional culture committee and will go to a vote in the Senate later this month. The National Court in Madrid has ruled that education is a public job which takes precedance over data protection. The Head Master of a Madrid school checked the mobile phone of a 12 year old boy to see whether it contained any sexual conten. This happened after another, female pupil had complained about what he had shown her..... A Judge Javier Albar decided a driving school in Zaragoza was not discriminatory for offering male learners a cheaper deal on a course of driving lessons. His reasoning was that young men learn quicker and need less time. In the UK, Princess Diana, Madelaine McCann and Jimmy Saville are all back in the news and the police have been extremely busy in Felixstowe.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Mon, 30 Sep 2013 19:25:58 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noSex Box-a new TV show ........Caroline in France ..Porn, plain and simple and they may show it to their kids?! Words fail me. Most kids don’t even want to hear mention that their parents still ’do it’ let alone watch! In the UK papers pupils have to wear hijabs in and OUT of class for the first time at a state-backed school in Blackburn....800-pupil Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School where, we're informed, students already have to dress in long purple tunics over black trousers to ensure flesh is not seen. Under the rules, pupils must 'wear the hijab outside the school and home, recite the Koran at a least once a week' and not have stationery which shows 'unIslamic images' But is it all accurate as Afifa says..."It's actually quiet funny on how wrong this article is... Coming from a person who has been to that school."... The old soldiers try to tell the MInister for Defence the Fusiliers should not be disbanded and gets banned from the hall. Does socialism pay? Tony Blair has been seen stepping out of a £7,000-an-hour bespoke aircraft complete with stateroom, lounge, kitchen and bed. How much more than a claimed 50 million pounds does former Prime Minister need? The European Union spends more on advertising than the drinks giant Coca-Cola, this is according to a new analysis of how Brussels spends its money. The EU spends £2.4billion a year . Coca Cola spends £2.13billion spent in the same year promoting its brand around the worldVince TracySex Box-a new TV show ........Caroline in France ..Porn, plain and simple and they may show it to their kids?! Words fail me. Most kids don’t even want to hear mention that their parents still ’do it’ let alone watch! In the UK papers pupils have to wear hijabs in and OUT of class for the first time at a state-backed school in Blackburn....800-pupil Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School where, we're informed, students already have to dress in long purple tunics over black trousers to ensure flesh is not seen. Under the rules, pupils must 'wear the hijab outside the school and home, recite the Koran at a least once a week' and not have stationery which shows 'unIslamic images' But is it all accurate as Afifa says..."It's actually quiet funny on how wrong this article is... Coming from a person who has been to that school."... The old soldiers try to tell the MInister for Defence the Fusiliers should not be disbanded and gets banned from the hall. Does socialism pay? Tony Blair has been seen stepping out of a £7,000-an-hour bespoke aircraft complete with stateroom, lounge, kitchen and bed. How much more than a claimed 50 million pounds does former Prime Minister need? The European Union spends more on advertising than the drinks giant Coca-Cola, this is according to a new analysis of how Brussels spends its money. The EU spends £2.4billion a year . Coca Cola spends £2.13billion spent in the same year promoting its brand around the worldnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:56:57 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noColorado residents are bracing themselves for further flooding and devastation, with more storms due to hit on Sunday. More than 500 people are missing and at least four people have died, with another victim believed to be dead, after flash floods. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those suffering.Here in Spain the Catalan Region has shown great support for independence but the Prime Minister Rajoy will not allow a referendum. On the Costa del Sol a bus driver has been seen talking on his phone whilst driving his packed bus;.this coming after Europe's worst train disaster where the driver had been on the phone.On August 6th two young ladies were caught with over 1 million pounds worth of cocaine in their suitcases. One has admitted her guilt as a sort of plea bargain and we wonder why the other hasn't. How difficult is it to give a fair trial to actors like Michael Le Velle?A former SAS soldier who helped teach Prince William how to drive alleged his former colleague shone a light into the Paris tunnel where Princess Diana died to distract her driver in a planned assassination.Parents should continuing reading to their children up to the age of nine and beyond to help boost their academic results, according to new research.The study by the Oxford University Press found a sharp decline in the numbers of parents reading bedtime stories after their children had begun to master books themselves, usually around the age of seven.Senior hospital doctors are now raking in the overtime and we wonder whether there is enough money for new doctors to be employed. Finally, Peter Hitchens has written an article criticising the work of the police and we tend to think it is a little unfair.Vince TracyColorado residents are bracing themselves for further flooding and devastation, with more storms due to hit on Sunday. More than 500 people are missing and at least four people have died, with another victim believed to be dead, after flash floods. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those suffering.Here in Spain the Catalan Region has shown great support for independence but the Prime Minister Rajoy will not allow a referendum. On the Costa del Sol a bus driver has been seen talking on his phone whilst driving his packed bus;.this coming after Europe's worst train disaster where the driver had been on the phone.On August 6th two young ladies were caught with over 1 million pounds worth of cocaine in their suitcases. One has admitted her guilt as a sort of plea bargain and we wonder why the other hasn't. How difficult is it to give a fair trial to actors like Michael Le Velle?A former SAS soldier who helped teach Prince William how to drive alleged his former colleague shone a light into the Paris tunnel where Princess Diana died to distract her driver in a planned assassination.Parents should continuing reading to their children up to the age of nine and beyond to help boost their academic results, according to new research.The study by the Oxford University Press found a sharp decline in the numbers of parents reading bedtime stories after their children had begun to master books themselves, usually around the age of seven.Senior hospital doctors are now raking in the overtime and we wonder whether there is enough money for new doctors to be employed. Finally, Peter Hitchens has written an article criticising the work of the police and we tend to think it is a little unfair.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 8 Sep 2013 15:12:44 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWe really found Syria heavy going this week.. It is so difficult to understand why Obama is pushing so hard and I found an article by Liam Fox who had been the Defence Secretary in the UK. He talked about ten really dangerous topics. He said this about Pakistan.'When economic and government systems fail, anarchy or terrorism can follow all too easily. We are already battling these forces in places such as Somalia and Yemen, but one country stands out in terms of the risks it poses: Pakistan'.He then wrote about the dangerous situation posed by water.'The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) says that by 2030 some 47 per cent of the world's population will be living in areas of high water stress; and that means high human stress too. How many people are aware that only ten countries in the world control 60 per cent of our planet's fresh water? He wrote about our problems with the Eurozone and our debt crisis and the fact that the UK has an aging population. ;As you'd expect we also added our news from SpainVince TracyWe really found Syria heavy going this week.. It is so difficult to understand why Obama is pushing so hard and I found an article by Liam Fox who had been the Defence Secretary in the UK. He talked about ten really dangerous topics. He said this about Pakistan.'When economic and government systems fail, anarchy or terrorism can follow all too easily. We are already battling these forces in places such as Somalia and Yemen, but one country stands out in terms of the risks it poses: Pakistan'.He then wrote about the dangerous situation posed by water.'The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) says that by 2030 some 47 per cent of the world's population will be living in areas of high water stress; and that means high human stress too. How many people are aware that only ten countries in the world control 60 per cent of our planet's fresh water? He wrote about our problems with the Eurozone and our debt crisis and the fact that the UK has an aging population. ;As you'd expect we also added our news from Spainnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Mon, 26 Aug 2013 19:25:27 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noDid the UK make a huge mistake in joining the Common Market and turning its back on its traditional markets in 1973? Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, thinks it was a mistake. The housing market in the UK is proving most difficult and there are many new tenant hotspots. Where does the policy need to go next? There is even a call to build more bungalows .... Meanwhile the corruption persists around the UK and Spain as the questions are raised over the pay-offs in the NHS.Vince TracyDid the UK make a huge mistake in joining the Common Market and turning its back on its traditional markets in 1973? Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, thinks it was a mistake. The housing market in the UK is proving most difficult and there are many new tenant hotspots. Where does the policy need to go next? There is even a call to build more bungalows .... Meanwhile the corruption persists around the UK and Spain as the questions are raised over the pay-offs in the NHS.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 25 Aug 2013 13:53:33 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThousands of Syrians have been;treated for nerve gas symptoms following an alleged chemical attack in Damascus, the medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has said. Three hospitals in the city reported 355 deaths on Wednesday from around 3,600 people who were admitted with nerve-gas like symptoms. The USA and Britain are talking tough A Super Puma helicopter crash happened on Friday night two miles off Shetland. It fell like a stone into stormy seas while approaching the airport. Thankfully, 14 of those on board were able to free themselves from the wreckage.....and a secret plane sent to Greece stuffed full of cash that saved the euro.....Vince TracyThousands of Syrians have been;treated for nerve gas symptoms following an alleged chemical attack in Damascus, the medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has said. Three hospitals in the city reported 355 deaths on Wednesday from around 3,600 people who were admitted with nerve-gas like symptoms. The USA and Britain are talking tough A Super Puma helicopter crash happened on Friday night two miles off Shetland. It fell like a stone into stormy seas while approaching the airport. Thankfully, 14 of those on board were able to free themselves from the wreckage.....and a secret plane sent to Greece stuffed full of cash that saved the euro.....news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:38:54 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe British Ambassador to Lima, James Dauris. is quoted as saying ‘Peru is now the major producer of cocaine in the world and more than 70 per cent goes to Britain. But only 20 per cent pure cocaine ends up with the user because of the way it is cut down the chain.....‘Veterinary anaesthetics that kill worms in animals are used to dilute it.' This is set against the background of two young ladies apprehended as they were set to carry drugs on a flight from Peru to Madrid. A man was out walking a hike with his 11 year old son. After asking directions from a guard at an Agricultural college...Two hours later, we were toiling along the verge of the B1248 about five miles north when we were passed by a police car and police van in convoy. They did a U-turn and swept up beside us. What was that all about? Scotland Yard were assessing the credibility of new information relating to the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed including an allegation that they were murdered by a member of the British military. And the HS2 link is claimed to be a stake in the heart of middle England. s it really necessary?Vince TracyThe British Ambassador to Lima, James Dauris. is quoted as saying ‘Peru is now the major producer of cocaine in the world and more than 70 per cent goes to Britain. But only 20 per cent pure cocaine ends up with the user because of the way it is cut down the chain.....‘Veterinary anaesthetics that kill worms in animals are used to dilute it.' This is set against the background of two young ladies apprehended as they were set to carry drugs on a flight from Peru to Madrid. A man was out walking a hike with his 11 year old son. After asking directions from a guard at an Agricultural college...Two hours later, we were toiling along the verge of the B1248 about five miles north when we were passed by a police car and police van in convoy. They did a U-turn and swept up beside us. What was that all about? Scotland Yard were assessing the credibility of new information relating to the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed including an allegation that they were murdered by a member of the British military. And the HS2 link is claimed to be a stake in the heart of middle England. s it really necessary?news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sat, 10 Aug 2013 23:55:51 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTHE British Prime Minister has been forced to step into the most heated dispute between Gibraltar and Spain in over a decade.David Cameron insists threats to impose a border tax, a no-fly zone and a tax investigation into thousands of Gibraltarians with property in Spain was of ;serious concern;.The row comes after weeks of mounting tensions and, in particular, Gibraltar's decision to create an artificial reef just off the Rock.The installation of a series of concrete blocks aimed to conserve fish stocks, but prompted accusations from Spain that it would stop fishermen being able to earn a living.Outrage was caused when the Spanish rapist of 11 children in Morocco was officially pardoned after just two years in jail. &nbsp;Now convicted paedophile, Daniel Galvan Vina, has been arrested on his arrival in Spain.A FOOTBALL match at this year's World Police and Fire Games was abandoned after the Marbella team's sportsmanship turned sour.In the UK Energy bills could soar by up to 10 per cent in the next couple of months, households have been warned.The announcement came in the same week it was revealed Britain's big six energy companies have enjoyed a 3.3billion windfall in profits since the election.Police forces across the country are investigating 169 officers and support staff in relation to sex-related offences, it has been revealed.The investigations include allegations of rape, sexual assault and voyeurism at forces across the country, according to reports.Britain's largest force, the Metropolitan Police, has now set up a working group to 'deter inappropriate relationships and the abuse of police powers to perpetrate sexual offending'.New research has revealed the surprisingly sinister history behind some of Britain's most commonly used phrases. &nbsp;'Gone to pot' dates back to a time when boiling a criminal to death was a legal punishment, while 'pulling someone's leg' came into use at a time when London was rife with thieves who tackled their victims by pulling them to the ground by their leg.Vince TracyTHE British Prime Minister has been forced to step into the most heated dispute between Gibraltar and Spain in over a decade.David Cameron insists threats to impose a border tax, a no-fly zone and a tax investigation into thousands of Gibraltarians with property in Spain was of ;serious concern;.The row comes after weeks of mounting tensions and, in particular, Gibraltar's decision to create an artificial reef just off the Rock.The installation of a series of concrete blocks aimed to conserve fish stocks, but prompted accusations from Spain that it would stop fishermen being able to earn a living.Outrage was caused when the Spanish rapist of 11 children in Morocco was officially pardoned after just two years in jail. &nbsp;Now convicted paedophile, Daniel Galvan Vina, has been arrested on his arrival in Spain.A FOOTBALL match at this year's World Police and Fire Games was abandoned after the Marbella team's sportsmanship turned sour.In the UK Energy bills could soar by up to 10 per cent in the next couple of months, households have been warned.The announcement came in the same week it was revealed Britain's big six energy companies have enjoyed a 3.3billion windfall in profits since the election.Police forces across the country are investigating 169 officers and support staff in relation to sex-related offences, it has been revealed.The investigations include allegations of rape, sexual assault and voyeurism at forces across the country, according to reports.Britain's largest force, the Metropolitan Police, has now set up a working group to 'deter inappropriate relationships and the abuse of police powers to perpetrate sexual offending'.New research has revealed the surprisingly sinister history behind some of Britain's most commonly used phrases. &nbsp;'Gone to pot' dates back to a time when boiling a criminal to death was a legal punishment, while 'pulling someone's leg' came into use at a time when London was rife with thieves who tackled their victims by pulling them to the ground by their leg.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 4 Aug 2013 11:57:55 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html Chat Radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noLittle Daniel Pelka weighed just 1st 9lbs when he died in March last year in Coventry in the UK. During his final months, his mother and her evil lover starved him, forced him to perform punishment exercises, locked him in a tiny room, poisoned him with salt and held him under cold water until he lost consciousness. As the authorities in Coventry investigate whether more could have been done to save Daniel, it has emerged that teachers Coventry’s Little Heath Primary, were offered counselling. At school, the starving boy scavenged in bins, scoffed birthday cake and filled his pockets with fruit from his class’ communal bowl but teachers believed his mother’s lie that he had an eating disorder. Why did social workers, police and teachers missed so many opportunities to save him? Peter Hitchen's article in the Mail tells us The UK Government’s pretence of being resolute and decisive on immigration is a lie. He says it is almost as bad as New Labour’s secret decision to transform the country with migrants. He asks whether they really think that hiring a couple of publicity vans will fool anybody? He asks readers to be angry and vengeful, and to make that revenge hurt, to vote UKIP as often as you can, to destroy the wretched ‘Conservative’ Party which so insults your intelligence. The latest country report for Spain from the International Monetary Fund extends the time to escape recession to 2018. They say no new employment will be created for another three years, because the GDP growth will take until 2018 to reach 1.2%. A growing number of people are ignorant about the First World War and know little more about it than what ‘Baldrick’ said in the TV comedy Blackadder, a new report claims. The report claims one in ten think Hitler was the leader of Germany when the war started and nearly one in 12 young adults thinks Britain and Germany were allies, not enemies. A similar number think Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister at the time, according to the report published on the eve of tomorrow’s 99th anniversary of the start of the Great War. Have teaching standards really dropped so low?Vince TracyLittle Daniel Pelka weighed just 1st 9lbs when he died in March last year in Coventry in the UK. During his final months, his mother and her evil lover starved him, forced him to perform punishment exercises, locked him in a tiny room, poisoned him with salt and held him under cold water until he lost consciousness. As the authorities in Coventry investigate whether more could have been done to save Daniel, it has emerged that teachers Coventry’s Little Heath Primary, were offered counselling. At school, the starving boy scavenged in bins, scoffed birthday cake and filled his pockets with fruit from his class’ communal bowl but teachers believed his mother’s lie that he had an eating disorder. Why did social workers, police and teachers missed so many opportunities to save him? Peter Hitchen's article in the Mail tells us The UK Government’s pretence of being resolute and decisive on immigration is a lie. He says it is almost as bad as New Labour’s secret decision to transform the country with migrants. He asks whether they really think that hiring a couple of publicity vans will fool anybody? He asks readers to be angry and vengeful, and to make that revenge hurt, to vote UKIP as often as you can, to destroy the wretched ‘Conservative’ Party which so insults your intelligence. The latest country report for Spain from the International Monetary Fund extends the time to escape recession to 2018. They say no new employment will be created for another three years, because the GDP growth will take until 2018 to reach 1.2%. A growing number of people are ignorant about the First World War and know little more about it than what ‘Baldrick’ said in the TV comedy Blackadder, a new report claims. The report claims one in ten think Hitler was the leader of Germany when the war started and nearly one in 12 young adults thinks Britain and Germany were allies, not enemies. A similar number think Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister at the time, according to the report published on the eve of tomorrow’s 99th anniversary of the start of the Great War. Have teaching standards really dropped so low?news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sat, 27 Jul 2013 23:04:50 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html Chat Radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noPolice in Spain have accused the driver of a train that derailed in northwestern Spain, killing at least 80 people, of ;reckless homicide; the country's interior minister said Saturday. The judge has until Sunday evening local time to decide whether to press formal charges against Jose Francisco Garzon, Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz told reporters in Santiago de Compostela;The ARCHBISHOP of Canterbury, Justin Welby, yesterday ordered a probe to discover how the Church of England came to invest in payday loan firm Wonga. He also confessed it had left him irritated and embarrassed;.The financial link was revealed hours after he said he wanted to wipe out the controversial company, which can charge the equivalent of up to 5,853 per cent in annual interest. The Church's pension fund handed millions to US venture capital firm Accel Partners who invested 163;75,000 in Wonga in 2009;The Archbishop, a former oil boss, said:I understand the business, It' an incredibly complicated business. They got163;75,000 indirectly through an indirect holding in Wonga; And finally, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have named their son George Alexander Louis,. The third in line to the throne,was born on Monday at 16:24 BST, and will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge. Apparently, The Queen was told of Prince George's name when she met him for the first time on Wednesday.Vince TracyPolice in Spain have accused the driver of a train that derailed in northwestern Spain, killing at least 80 people, of ;reckless homicide; the country's interior minister said Saturday. The judge has until Sunday evening local time to decide whether to press formal charges against Jose Francisco Garzon, Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz told reporters in Santiago de Compostela;The ARCHBISHOP of Canterbury, Justin Welby, yesterday ordered a probe to discover how the Church of England came to invest in payday loan firm Wonga. He also confessed it had left him irritated and embarrassed;.The financial link was revealed hours after he said he wanted to wipe out the controversial company, which can charge the equivalent of up to 5,853 per cent in annual interest. The Church's pension fund handed millions to US venture capital firm Accel Partners who invested 163;75,000 in Wonga in 2009;The Archbishop, a former oil boss, said:I understand the business, It' an incredibly complicated business. They got163;75,000 indirectly through an indirect holding in Wonga; And finally, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have named their son George Alexander Louis,. The third in line to the throne,was born on Monday at 16:24 BST, and will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge. Apparently, The Queen was told of Prince George's name when she met him for the first time on Wednesday.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sat, 20 Jul 2013 14:59:32 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html Chat Radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe heatwave is creating havoc in the UK although Spain is also very hot. The NHS is under attack and we remember the changes throughout the years. A Beer drinking competition in Spain sheds light on the fact that Spain, in most senses, doesn't have the same social problems with drink. Alcohol related problems are also adding tothe number of early deaths in young women in the UK. Finally, it's not all one way traffic as gangs of ·European drivers are making life exceedingly difficult for British police forces.Vince TracyThe heatwave is creating havoc in the UK although Spain is also very hot. The NHS is under attack and we remember the changes throughout the years. A Beer drinking competition in Spain sheds light on the fact that Spain, in most senses, doesn't have the same social problems with drink. Alcohol related problems are also adding tothe number of early deaths in young women in the UK. Finally, it's not all one way traffic as gangs of ·European drivers are making life exceedingly difficult for British police forces.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sat, 13 Jul 2013 22:44:24 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html Chat Radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Poet and Reggae star, Benjamin Zephaniah, wrote an article in The Guardian saying anyone who attended the San Fermin Festival of the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona in Northern Spain would have blood on their hands. Yesterday, dozens were injured following a horrific pile-up at the infamous Spanish bull running festival. One Irish victim is suffering from traumatic asphyxia caused by crushing. Runners taking part in the San Fermin festival in Pamplona were trampled on in a massive crush as the animals they were fleeing from tried to climb over them from behind. A Spanish man was said be "very gravely ill" with serious internal injuries after his chest was crushed. UK MPs have revealed it will take 37 YEARS to clear a new backlog of half a million immigration cases. The Home Affairs Select Committee said it is “staggering” that 502,462 applications are still outstanding. The devastating verdict comes in an inquiry into the failed UK Border Agency, which has now been scrapped and broken up. The scandal plunges border bosses back to the dark days of the 1990s when a secret backlog of 460,500 asylum cases built up. The number of foreign offenders living in the UK awaiting deportation also rose last year to 4,102 THE heartbroken parents of a trainee doctor who died at a notorious seaside resort have blamed their son’s death on Britain’s binge-drinking culture. Tim and Jeane Doy told an inquest 26-year-old Oliver would still be alive if bar staff had refused to serve him more booze. Most of the reaction to the story seems to show that the readers feel it was his own fault and being a trainee doctor he should have known better. Finally, to lighten the podcast a milkman in the UK has been banned from whistling on his rounds and a lollipop man has been banned from giving 'high fives' to the children as he helps them cross the road outside their primary school......Vince TracyThe Poet and Reggae star, Benjamin Zephaniah, wrote an article in The Guardian saying anyone who attended the San Fermin Festival of the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona in Northern Spain would have blood on their hands. Yesterday, dozens were injured following a horrific pile-up at the infamous Spanish bull running festival. One Irish victim is suffering from traumatic asphyxia caused by crushing. Runners taking part in the San Fermin festival in Pamplona were trampled on in a massive crush as the animals they were fleeing from tried to climb over them from behind. A Spanish man was said be "very gravely ill" with serious internal injuries after his chest was crushed. UK MPs have revealed it will take 37 YEARS to clear a new backlog of half a million immigration cases. The Home Affairs Select Committee said it is “staggering” that 502,462 applications are still outstanding. The devastating verdict comes in an inquiry into the failed UK Border Agency, which has now been scrapped and broken up. The scandal plunges border bosses back to the dark days of the 1990s when a secret backlog of 460,500 asylum cases built up. The number of foreign offenders living in the UK awaiting deportation also rose last year to 4,102 THE heartbroken parents of a trainee doctor who died at a notorious seaside resort have blamed their son’s death on Britain’s binge-drinking culture. Tim and Jeane Doy told an inquest 26-year-old Oliver would still be alive if bar staff had refused to serve him more booze. Most of the reaction to the story seems to show that the readers feel it was his own fault and being a trainee doctor he should have known better. Finally, to lighten the podcast a milkman in the UK has been banned from whistling on his rounds and a lollipop man has been banned from giving 'high fives' to the children as he helps them cross the road outside their primary school......news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 7 Jul 2013 13:44:35 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html Chat Radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn the Mail online...Neighbours of Abu Qatada have threatened to stop paying council tax if his family is not removed from the area. This was in the news as Qatada was this morning flown to Jordan in a private jet commissioned by the Home Office from RAF Northolt after a ten-year battle costing taxpayers 2.1;million.we're led to believe his wife, two sons and two daughters will remain living in the UK. &nbsp;Baroness Butler-Sloss, who gave Jon Venables and Robert Thompson lifelong secret identities after they committed one of Britain's most notorious child murders when killing James Bulger, is reported as saying he did not deserve to be locked up for ever....and she denied there was evidence to show that paedophiles who seek out indecent images online also carry out physical assaults. All this is reported in the UK newspapersHeadlines in the Sun UK tell us."Four of us had sex with one girl on first night... we didn't even ask her name."..The paper goes on with the gory details........it's 4am in the Greek resort of Kavos. Two British teens are having sex in the street, while another is filming himself performing a sex act on a girl so drunk she is barely conscious. Other young Brits cheer as a 19-year-old downs a pint of his own urine, and the queue for A&E stretches on to the vomit-covered street.Kavos is now one of the most popular resorts for UK teenagers......Vince TracyIn the Mail online...Neighbours of Abu Qatada have threatened to stop paying council tax if his family is not removed from the area. This was in the news as Qatada was this morning flown to Jordan in a private jet commissioned by the Home Office from RAF Northolt after a ten-year battle costing taxpayers 2.1;million.we're led to believe his wife, two sons and two daughters will remain living in the UK. &nbsp;Baroness Butler-Sloss, who gave Jon Venables and Robert Thompson lifelong secret identities after they committed one of Britain's most notorious child murders when killing James Bulger, is reported as saying he did not deserve to be locked up for ever....and she denied there was evidence to show that paedophiles who seek out indecent images online also carry out physical assaults. All this is reported in the UK newspapersHeadlines in the Sun UK tell us."Four of us had sex with one girl on first night... we didn't even ask her name."..The paper goes on with the gory details........it's 4am in the Greek resort of Kavos. Two British teens are having sex in the street, while another is filming himself performing a sex act on a girl so drunk she is barely conscious. Other young Brits cheer as a 19-year-old downs a pint of his own urine, and the queue for A&E stretches on to the vomit-covered street.Kavos is now one of the most popular resorts for UK teenagers......news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 30 Jun 2013 13:41:50 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html Chat Radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe schoolgirl lover of Jeremy Forrest has denied that the shamed teacher is a paedophile revealing how 'she groomed him' before he took her virginity. The teenager cannot be named for legal reasons. - She claims that the pair had sex every other day last summer in hotels and in his car. They were caught out when they returned to school for the new term last September. In an interview with The Sun, she vowed to wait for him while he serves a five-and-a-half year sentence for abducting a schoolgirl and five child sex charges. A wealthy crime tsar with two houses has been given a taxpayer-funded allowance so he can stay overnight nearer his office. Tony Hogg is the £85,000-a-year Tory Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall. He is receiving £650 a month in public funds for accommodation to make his drive to work from HJelston to Exeter shorter. He is a former warship captain and he has chosen to bed down at a Navy camp where staying Monday to Friday would cost only £340 a month – but his office insists he is not profiting from the arrangement. Meanwhile, UK Taxpayers picked up a £35,000 bill when Prince Charles used the Royal train to visit the castle where Harry Potter films were shot and an RAF station. This 550-mile three-day trip was reportedly the most expensive in 2012-2013, costing £63-a-mile. We discussed this waste of public money when The Prince journeyed from Kemble - the nearest station to his Highgrove home in Gloucestershire - and onto Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, before heading to Alnmouth, Northumbria. In Spain there are moves afoot to get rid of the Ombudsman in the autonomous regions as Rajoy deepens the austerity measures and there's trouble brewing in GibraltarVince TracyThe schoolgirl lover of Jeremy Forrest has denied that the shamed teacher is a paedophile revealing how 'she groomed him' before he took her virginity. The teenager cannot be named for legal reasons. - She claims that the pair had sex every other day last summer in hotels and in his car. They were caught out when they returned to school for the new term last September. In an interview with The Sun, she vowed to wait for him while he serves a five-and-a-half year sentence for abducting a schoolgirl and five child sex charges. A wealthy crime tsar with two houses has been given a taxpayer-funded allowance so he can stay overnight nearer his office. Tony Hogg is the £85,000-a-year Tory Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall. He is receiving £650 a month in public funds for accommodation to make his drive to work from HJelston to Exeter shorter. He is a former warship captain and he has chosen to bed down at a Navy camp where staying Monday to Friday would cost only £340 a month – but his office insists he is not profiting from the arrangement. Meanwhile, UK Taxpayers picked up a £35,000 bill when Prince Charles used the Royal train to visit the castle where Harry Potter films were shot and an RAF station. This 550-mile three-day trip was reportedly the most expensive in 2012-2013, costing £63-a-mile. We discussed this waste of public money when The Prince journeyed from Kemble - the nearest station to his Highgrove home in Gloucestershire - and onto Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, before heading to Alnmouth, Northumbria. In Spain there are moves afoot to get rid of the Ombudsman in the autonomous regions as Rajoy deepens the austerity measures and there's trouble brewing in Gibraltarnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 23 Jun 2013 13:28:43 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTHE girl abducted by teacher Jeremy Forrest has vowed to marry him when he is freed. Her dad said she would wait for Forrest to be released from his 5½-year jail sentence. Meanwhile, Stuart Hall who is now convicted of paedophile activities received just 15 months for his crimes dating back to the 6os Meanwhile at a hospital in Furness there are stories of covers-up . The hospital boss at the heart of the NHS cover-up scandal offered a grieving father £3,000 ‘hush money’ while he was considering legal action over the deaths of his wife and newborn son, it was claimed yesterday. Carl Hendrickson, whose wife Nittaya and son Chester died in ‘horrific’ circumstances at Furness General Hospital in Cumbria, was visited twice at home by Tony Halsall, the local trust chief executive, and told that he should take the money and move out of the area. A BENEFITS cheat who fleeced nearly £168,000 has been given 110 YEARS to pay it back. Rachel Aspinall, 39, from Birkenhead, Wirral has to return just £126 a month to taxpayers. She had been robbing taxpayers. for nearly a decade. This mother of four pocketed income support and housing and council tax benefits after failing to inform authorities that she was living with her partner, who had a job at a car factory. Neighbours said Aspinall regularly went on exotic holidays and always took taxis before her arrest. Jailing her for ten months at Liverpool Crown Court, Judge Mark Brown said: “This was a cynical fraud. The public is sick and fed up with these cases. The world is changing and Brazil is now suffering riots. In Spain, the cuts are biting but the Government claims the medicine is working. Howevder, the top executives everywhere seem to be well re4warded as they still receive their perks whilst the rest of us suffer the cuts.Vince TracyTHE girl abducted by teacher Jeremy Forrest has vowed to marry him when he is freed. Her dad said she would wait for Forrest to be released from his 5½-year jail sentence. Meanwhile, Stuart Hall who is now convicted of paedophile activities received just 15 months for his crimes dating back to the 6os Meanwhile at a hospital in Furness there are stories of covers-up . The hospital boss at the heart of the NHS cover-up scandal offered a grieving father £3,000 ‘hush money’ while he was considering legal action over the deaths of his wife and newborn son, it was claimed yesterday. Carl Hendrickson, whose wife Nittaya and son Chester died in ‘horrific’ circumstances at Furness General Hospital in Cumbria, was visited twice at home by Tony Halsall, the local trust chief executive, and told that he should take the money and move out of the area. A BENEFITS cheat who fleeced nearly £168,000 has been given 110 YEARS to pay it back. Rachel Aspinall, 39, from Birkenhead, Wirral has to return just £126 a month to taxpayers. She had been robbing taxpayers. for nearly a decade. This mother of four pocketed income support and housing and council tax benefits after failing to inform authorities that she was living with her partner, who had a job at a car factory. Neighbours said Aspinall regularly went on exotic holidays and always took taxis before her arrest. Jailing her for ten months at Liverpool Crown Court, Judge Mark Brown said: “This was a cynical fraud. The public is sick and fed up with these cases. The world is changing and Brazil is now suffering riots. In Spain, the cuts are biting but the Government claims the medicine is working. Howevder, the top executives everywhere seem to be well re4warded as they still receive their perks whilst the rest of us suffer the cuts.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:18:10 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html http://www.vincetracy.com/podcastfile/europecalling.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noNeil Colbourne is back from a very sad bereavement and joins Vince to discuss the issues of the day starting with an argument in Spain over a pizza. Peter Hitchens writes in The Mail Online that ...."by the end of his or her childhood, a British boy or girl is much more likely to have a TV set in the bedroom than a father at home." He adds....."almost 50 per cent of 15-year-olds no longer live with both their parents. Although the figures are only an indication he states that that 79 per cent of children aged between five and 16 have a TV in their room. In almost all cases the absent parent is the father. There is no doubt about the facts here. He writes, "The cost of our wild, unprecedented national experiment in fatherlessness is now £49 billion each year – more than the defence budget." He gives us a figure..... costing each taxpayer £1,541 per year is rising all the time. Where does this money go? Hitchens informs us that the money partly goes on handouts and housing, which an old-fashioned family with a working father would not have needed. Partly it goes on trying to cope with crime, disorder, truancy, educational failure, physical and mental illness and general misery, which are so much more common among the fatherless than in those from stable homes. One in three marriages ends in divorce, while many who would once have married never even bother. About 300,000 families of all kinds separate every year. There are now three million children growing up in fatherless homes. What a picture of glowing hope for the future. The podcast clearly shows how life works in circles and that the fatherless society is heavily influenced by the lack of male teachers in Primary schools and the influences of pop idols. Can the G8 address these issues? No chance as Syria and Turkey are still encountering problems and we are now wondering whether David Cameron's priority is to send arms to the rebels. Maybe his problems are closer to home?Vince TracyNeil Colbourne is back from a very sad bereavement and joins Vince to discuss the issues of the day starting with an argument in Spain over a pizza. Peter Hitchens writes in The Mail Online that ...."by the end of his or her childhood, a British boy or girl is much more likely to have a TV set in the bedroom than a father at home." He adds....."almost 50 per cent of 15-year-olds no longer live with both their parents. Although the figures are only an indication he states that that 79 per cent of children aged between five and 16 have a TV in their room. In almost all cases the absent parent is the father. There is no doubt about the facts here. He writes, "The cost of our wild, unprecedented national experiment in fatherlessness is now £49 billion each year – more than the defence budget." He gives us a figure..... costing each taxpayer £1,541 per year is rising all the time. Where does this money go? Hitchens informs us that the money partly goes on handouts and housing, which an old-fashioned family with a working father would not have needed. Partly it goes on trying to cope with crime, disorder, truancy, educational failure, physical and mental illness and general misery, which are so much more common among the fatherless than in those from stable homes. One in three marriages ends in divorce, while many who would once have married never even bother. About 300,000 families of all kinds separate every year. There are now three million children growing up in fatherless homes. What a picture of glowing hope for the future. The podcast clearly shows how life works in circles and that the fatherless society is heavily influenced by the lack of male teachers in Primary schools and the influences of pop idols. Can the G8 address these issues? No chance as Syria and Turkey are still encountering problems and we are now wondering whether David Cameron's priority is to send arms to the rebels. Maybe his problems are closer to home?news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 9 Jun 2013 13:25:51 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no16 people, 14 Romanians and two Spaniards, have been arrested from a group which exploited women from Eastern Europe.The operation was led by a Romanian citizen who captured girls in Romania and Moldova offering them a ‘well paid’ place of work such as a waitress or cleaner. Meanwhile, the world has been promoting a number one song called "Blurred Lines" feat. T.I. & Pharrell Williams and these are the words the world is singing....I know you want it, know you want it, I know you want it, You're a good girl......You the hottest bitch in this place.....I'll give you something big enough to tear your ass in two. Does anybody else think these words are pornographic? Viola player Natalie Holt ran out on to the stage of the Britain's Got Talent final armed with eggs last night. She then threw an egg at Simon Cowell, hitting his suit jacket, while the two confused opera-singing brothers performing in the final sang their song. Was this a stunt to help the ratings? MILLIONS of less well-off families not on the internet are to be offered computers for just £24. The offer also includes broadband from £2.99 a month, so Brits can get a PC and a year of web access for less than £60in is the latest push in the government-backed Get Online@Home initiative — aimed at the 10.8 million people without home web access. The scheme is the brainchild of web expert Baroness Lane Fox, the Government’s Digital Champion and founder of lastminute.com. Does she have a vested interest and do all citizens need to be online? Shameful greed of America's Deep South: Hundreds of US companies file new, even more spurious claims for damages, using BP blaze to grab money unfairly. As usual, money is at the root of all evil....Vince Tracy16 people, 14 Romanians and two Spaniards, have been arrested from a group which exploited women from Eastern Europe.The operation was led by a Romanian citizen who captured girls in Romania and Moldova offering them a ‘well paid’ place of work such as a waitress or cleaner. Meanwhile, the world has been promoting a number one song called "Blurred Lines" feat. T.I. & Pharrell Williams and these are the words the world is singing....I know you want it, know you want it, I know you want it, You're a good girl......You the hottest bitch in this place.....I'll give you something big enough to tear your ass in two. Does anybody else think these words are pornographic? Viola player Natalie Holt ran out on to the stage of the Britain's Got Talent final armed with eggs last night. She then threw an egg at Simon Cowell, hitting his suit jacket, while the two confused opera-singing brothers performing in the final sang their song. Was this a stunt to help the ratings? MILLIONS of less well-off families not on the internet are to be offered computers for just £24. The offer also includes broadband from £2.99 a month, so Brits can get a PC and a year of web access for less than £60in is the latest push in the government-backed Get Online@Home initiative — aimed at the 10.8 million people without home web access. The scheme is the brainchild of web expert Baroness Lane Fox, the Government’s Digital Champion and founder of lastminute.com. Does she have a vested interest and do all citizens need to be online? Shameful greed of America's Deep South: Hundreds of US companies file new, even more spurious claims for damages, using BP blaze to grab money unfairly. As usual, money is at the root of all evil....news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 4 Jun 2013 14:09:03 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWe've had to make a trip through France and Spain and the UK. What was it like? The Lords are lording it in the UK Parliament with their hands seemingly caught in the till. The Duke of Edinburgh approaches 92 and his gaffes are famous.......Vince TracyWe've had to make a trip through France and Spain and the UK. What was it like? The Lords are lording it in the UK Parliament with their hands seemingly caught in the till. The Duke of Edinburgh approaches 92 and his gaffes are famous.......news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 19 May 2013 13:01:52 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noBarbara Baker from the Costa Blanca stands in for Neil Colbourne who is in the UK on an errand of mercy. AS he staggered off the pitch at the Parc des Princes last night, David Beckham looked an emotional wreck. His career had scanned three decades but it was time to say a tearful adieu to Paris — and professional football. With nine minutes remaining, the fourth official indicated that it was time for Becks to leave the field and nearly 45,000 Frenchmen rose to salute this guy from the other side of the Channel. The alleged price fixing in the oil markets and the alleged evasion of taxes by Google are seen from a female perspective. Is it still incredible that people are around who do not use the Internet? Barbara is one of the few who still have a resistance to the modern technology. A British father, 53, has become the first man in the world to have his prostate removed to beat cancer the dreaded flaw which struck Angelina Jolie. It was discovered he was carrying the BRCA2 gene during clinical trials at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) in London. Hollywood actress Angelina had a double mastectomy after testing positive for the rogue BRCA1 gene which is linked to breast cancer British cleaners and Portuguese manual workers are among new suspects in the Madeleine McCann investigation, The Mail on Sunday has learned. Maddie disappeared from the Ocean Club at Praia da Luz in Portugal when she was on holiday with her family. Meanwhile, a couple have been imprisoned after police uncovered a crime ring involving the smuggling of babies from Morocco into Spain for sale. The married couple were sentenced to two years prison and fined €3,240 for their involvement in the purchase of a baby from Ceuta. Could there be a link?Vince TracyBarbara Baker from the Costa Blanca stands in for Neil Colbourne who is in the UK on an errand of mercy. AS he staggered off the pitch at the Parc des Princes last night, David Beckham looked an emotional wreck. His career had scanned three decades but it was time to say a tearful adieu to Paris — and professional football. With nine minutes remaining, the fourth official indicated that it was time for Becks to leave the field and nearly 45,000 Frenchmen rose to salute this guy from the other side of the Channel. The alleged price fixing in the oil markets and the alleged evasion of taxes by Google are seen from a female perspective. Is it still incredible that people are around who do not use the Internet? Barbara is one of the few who still have a resistance to the modern technology. A British father, 53, has become the first man in the world to have his prostate removed to beat cancer the dreaded flaw which struck Angelina Jolie. It was discovered he was carrying the BRCA2 gene during clinical trials at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) in London. Hollywood actress Angelina had a double mastectomy after testing positive for the rogue BRCA1 gene which is linked to breast cancer British cleaners and Portuguese manual workers are among new suspects in the Madeleine McCann investigation, The Mail on Sunday has learned. Maddie disappeared from the Ocean Club at Praia da Luz in Portugal when she was on holiday with her family. Meanwhile, a couple have been imprisoned after police uncovered a crime ring involving the smuggling of babies from Morocco into Spain for sale. The married couple were sentenced to two years prison and fined €3,240 for their involvement in the purchase of a baby from Ceuta. Could there be a link?news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 12 May 2013 13:42:51 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html http://www.vincetracy.com/podcastfile/europecalling5may2013.mp3 chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn the Uk we saw the pageantry and splendour of the State Opening of Parliament which the Queen handled impeccably. It's easy to see how England is respected abroad. Legendary soccer manager Sir Alex Ferguson has retired after a wonderful career. A sex offender teacher was spotted acting in EastEnders by his former pupils, it was claimed. Rob Turner, 39 - a former music teacher who admitted sexual activity with a young girl at Basildon Crown Court in Essex four years ago - said he was on the popular BBC soap for six months.An EastEnders spokesman said its supporting actors are booked through agencies that have undergone ‘an approval process with the BBC. All this whilst the BBC celebrities scandal rolls on. In Spain, thousands of students and teachers took to the streets to in protest against educational reforms. Soaring unemployment has driven a record number of Spaniards to leave the country with Germany proving a star attraction. Finally, Prince Harry has never been one to stand on ceremony and as he played a game of sitting volleyball today, Prince Harry fell flat on his back with a decidedly unroyal hoot of laughter. The prince was opening the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs on the third day of his so far hugely successful US tour.Vince TracyIn the Uk we saw the pageantry and splendour of the State Opening of Parliament which the Queen handled impeccably. It's easy to see how England is respected abroad. Legendary soccer manager Sir Alex Ferguson has retired after a wonderful career. A sex offender teacher was spotted acting in EastEnders by his former pupils, it was claimed. Rob Turner, 39 - a former music teacher who admitted sexual activity with a young girl at Basildon Crown Court in Essex four years ago - said he was on the popular BBC soap for six months.An EastEnders spokesman said its supporting actors are booked through agencies that have undergone ‘an approval process with the BBC. All this whilst the BBC celebrities scandal rolls on. In Spain, thousands of students and teachers took to the streets to in protest against educational reforms. Soaring unemployment has driven a record number of Spaniards to leave the country with Germany proving a star attraction. Finally, Prince Harry has never been one to stand on ceremony and as he played a game of sitting volleyball today, Prince Harry fell flat on his back with a decidedly unroyal hoot of laughter. The prince was opening the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs on the third day of his so far hugely successful US tour.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 5 May 2013 13:30:47 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/podcastfile/europecalling5may2013.mp3 chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noUKIP leader Nigel Farage has hailed his party’s local election success as “remarkable” after they won nearly 150 council seats. His party emerged as the biggest winner. They also surged to second place behind Labour in the South Shields parliamentary by-election, pushing the Lib Dems into SEVENTH. Mr Farage hailed an astonishing night of progress and claimed his eurosceptic party are in with a chance of securing a seat at Westminster. Neil and Vince looked at the truth behind the voting. THE Spanish doctor at the heart of the blood-doping scandal has received a one year suspended sentence following a 10-week trial in Madrid. Eufemiano Fuentes has been found guilty of endangering public health after overseeing a large-scale doping operation within the cycling industry. neil and Vince discussed this idiocy. GAY Deputy Commons Speaker Nigel Evans was arrested yesterday on suspicion of sex attacks on two men aged in their 20s. Tory MP Mr Evans, 55, a gay rights campaigner, was questioned for 12 hours after officers swooped on his rural constituency home in Pendleton, Lancs. Officers are focusing on allegations that he raped one man and sexually assaulted another between July 2009 and this March. Meanwhile disgraced Television Personality Stuart Hall admits his guilt whilst still more names are accused.Vince TracyUKIP leader Nigel Farage has hailed his party’s local election success as “remarkable” after they won nearly 150 council seats. His party emerged as the biggest winner. They also surged to second place behind Labour in the South Shields parliamentary by-election, pushing the Lib Dems into SEVENTH. Mr Farage hailed an astonishing night of progress and claimed his eurosceptic party are in with a chance of securing a seat at Westminster. Neil and Vince looked at the truth behind the voting. THE Spanish doctor at the heart of the blood-doping scandal has received a one year suspended sentence following a 10-week trial in Madrid. Eufemiano Fuentes has been found guilty of endangering public health after overseeing a large-scale doping operation within the cycling industry. neil and Vince discussed this idiocy. GAY Deputy Commons Speaker Nigel Evans was arrested yesterday on suspicion of sex attacks on two men aged in their 20s. Tory MP Mr Evans, 55, a gay rights campaigner, was questioned for 12 hours after officers swooped on his rural constituency home in Pendleton, Lancs. Officers are focusing on allegations that he raped one man and sexually assaulted another between July 2009 and this March. Meanwhile disgraced Television Personality Stuart Hall admits his guilt whilst still more names are accused.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:33:04 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/podcastfile/europecalling21april2013.mp3 chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWe started looking at the dreadful suffering in Bangladesh where the building collapsed and the people working in the building had been working in the clothing industry. We discussed how big business shifts its costs around the planet and how everything is interlinked. Next we looked at the workings and impact of Social Media. Then the Sun have their sensational way of writing sleazy headlines. The headline told us a SEX abuse victim told yesterday how an EastEnders actor groomed him as an 11-year-old. Steven, not his real name, says he was promised a role on the BBC1 soap if he performed degrading acts. He was forced to wear swimming trunks and cover himself in baby oil while the extra abused him and other sickos leered through peepholes. Steven, now a 37-year-old engineer, suffered FIVE YEARS of hell at their hands. He spoke out after The Sun revealed last month that cops were investigating claims of underage sex abuse by staff on the soap. The paper also ran an article on MAX Clifford who yesterday said he and other stars arrested by the police investigating Jimmy Savile were “in the same boat” after he was charged with 11 sex offences. The showbiz PR guru, 70, dismissed allegations he abused teenage girls as “nonsense”. He suggested cops should “concentrate on the Jimmy Savile types and those around Savile”. The number of jobless Spaniards has topped the six million mark and Spaniards suffering during the country’s recession have been caught hacking off part of their own bodies to claim insurance payouts. Violence broke out during demonstrations outside the parliament building as protestors showed their frustrations and BARCELONA-based airline Vueling has been successfully taken over as International Airlines Group, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, already held a 45.85 per cent stalk of the airline.Vince TracyWe started looking at the dreadful suffering in Bangladesh where the building collapsed and the people working in the building had been working in the clothing industry. We discussed how big business shifts its costs around the planet and how everything is interlinked. Next we looked at the workings and impact of Social Media. Then the Sun have their sensational way of writing sleazy headlines. The headline told us a SEX abuse victim told yesterday how an EastEnders actor groomed him as an 11-year-old. Steven, not his real name, says he was promised a role on the BBC1 soap if he performed degrading acts. He was forced to wear swimming trunks and cover himself in baby oil while the extra abused him and other sickos leered through peepholes. Steven, now a 37-year-old engineer, suffered FIVE YEARS of hell at their hands. He spoke out after The Sun revealed last month that cops were investigating claims of underage sex abuse by staff on the soap. The paper also ran an article on MAX Clifford who yesterday said he and other stars arrested by the police investigating Jimmy Savile were “in the same boat” after he was charged with 11 sex offences. The showbiz PR guru, 70, dismissed allegations he abused teenage girls as “nonsense”. He suggested cops should “concentrate on the Jimmy Savile types and those around Savile”. The number of jobless Spaniards has topped the six million mark and Spaniards suffering during the country’s recession have been caught hacking off part of their own bodies to claim insurance payouts. Violence broke out during demonstrations outside the parliament building as protestors showed their frustrations and BARCELONA-based airline Vueling has been successfully taken over as International Airlines Group, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, already held a 45.85 per cent stalk of the airline.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:44:31 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noEveryone is sickened by the Boston bombers and the London Marathon is being run despite the terrible events in America. What were these bombers trying to achieve? Why does their mother try to defend them? Could it be a protest against some of the freedoms we enjoy in our countries? We also looked at the reaction to the suggestion that some UK MPs are ready for a 38% pay rise despite the fact that so many MPs have been found guilty of robbing from the taxpayers by fiddling their expenses. All this whilst people in Spain are being thrown out of their homes and people are protesting outside politicians' homes. What about the freedom of the press? Will this come under threat in the uK and in Spain? The rich list might provide an answer to our problems. Perhaps some of the world's richest might pitch in and lend us all a bit of their riches so that they can continue to make themselves rich.....Vince TracyEveryone is sickened by the Boston bombers and the London Marathon is being run despite the terrible events in America. What were these bombers trying to achieve? Why does their mother try to defend them? Could it be a protest against some of the freedoms we enjoy in our countries? We also looked at the reaction to the suggestion that some UK MPs are ready for a 38% pay rise despite the fact that so many MPs have been found guilty of robbing from the taxpayers by fiddling their expenses. All this whilst people in Spain are being thrown out of their homes and people are protesting outside politicians' homes. What about the freedom of the press? Will this come under threat in the uK and in Spain? The rich list might provide an answer to our problems. Perhaps some of the world's richest might pitch in and lend us all a bit of their riches so that they can continue to make themselves rich.....news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:45:03 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noVince and Neil looked at the legacy of the Iron Lady. MARGARET Thatcher’s funeral will feature the music of NINE of England’s finest composers — reflecting her true Blue love of her nation. The works of some our great poets are also included in the service — following instructions the former Prime Minister laid out eight years ago. She insisted there will be no eulogy. Instead the traditional and deeply religious send-off she personally planned will be honoured. Meanwhile Football holiganism has returned with the focus being on Millwall FC. Facebook seems to think it is acceptable to allow videos of Anim,al Cruelty on thier websitde and the Police started investigating 17-year-old former Youth Police and Crime Commissioner Paris Brown after discovering she used a racial slur in her Twitter profile. It's another lively look at the UK and Spanish news with our dynamic duo.Vince TracyVince and Neil looked at the legacy of the Iron Lady. MARGARET Thatcher’s funeral will feature the music of NINE of England’s finest composers — reflecting her true Blue love of her nation. The works of some our great poets are also included in the service — following instructions the former Prime Minister laid out eight years ago. She insisted there will be no eulogy. Instead the traditional and deeply religious send-off she personally planned will be honoured. Meanwhile Football holiganism has returned with the focus being on Millwall FC. Facebook seems to think it is acceptable to allow videos of Anim,al Cruelty on thier websitde and the Police started investigating 17-year-old former Youth Police and Crime Commissioner Paris Brown after discovering she used a racial slur in her Twitter profile. It's another lively look at the UK and Spanish news with our dynamic duo.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:41:07 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAN “unteachable” army of 1,210 kids were suspended from school at least TEN times last year, figures show. This has become farcical. Britain’s worst-behaved pupils were barred for offences including drug-taking, boozing and attacks on teachers and classmates. Other “crimes” by the tearaways included theft, racism, sexual misconduct and bullying, the Department for Education said. Of the offenders 130 were at primary school, 940 at secondary — most aged 13 to 15 — and 140 at special schools for troubled children. Christopher McGovern, from the Campaign for Real Education, said: “Some children are unteachable — so disruptive that the education of classmates is being seriously damaged." I can tell you from my teaching days the problems are mounting up. What was Neil's reaction on hearing TEENAGERS will be forced to take dancing lessons in a huge shake-up for PE in the UK. For the first time it will become compulsory for pupils aged 11 to 14. The move comes despite David Cameron’s preference for competitive sport. The PM sparked a row last year when he said schools had hit a sports target “with things like Indian dance”. He complained: “That’s not really sport.” The Government’s newly unveiled curriculum keeps dance as part of PE at primary schools and extends compulsory lessons to secondaries where they are optional. The draft curriculum says Key Stage 3 pupils should learn dances built on the “range of movement patterns” taught at primary schools." Our conversation might surprise you. The use of the mobile phone has been brought into great debate after a young lad committed suicide when his mother had confiscated his phone. In the Mail there was an article by Martha Roberts in which she explains she has become a cyber junkie. She also offers ideas of how to beat her addiction.Vince TracyAN “unteachable” army of 1,210 kids were suspended from school at least TEN times last year, figures show. This has become farcical. Britain’s worst-behaved pupils were barred for offences including drug-taking, boozing and attacks on teachers and classmates. Other “crimes” by the tearaways included theft, racism, sexual misconduct and bullying, the Department for Education said. Of the offenders 130 were at primary school, 940 at secondary — most aged 13 to 15 — and 140 at special schools for troubled children. Christopher McGovern, from the Campaign for Real Education, said: “Some children are unteachable — so disruptive that the education of classmates is being seriously damaged." I can tell you from my teaching days the problems are mounting up. What was Neil's reaction on hearing TEENAGERS will be forced to take dancing lessons in a huge shake-up for PE in the UK. For the first time it will become compulsory for pupils aged 11 to 14. The move comes despite David Cameron’s preference for competitive sport. The PM sparked a row last year when he said schools had hit a sports target “with things like Indian dance”. He complained: “That’s not really sport.” The Government’s newly unveiled curriculum keeps dance as part of PE at primary schools and extends compulsory lessons to secondaries where they are optional. The draft curriculum says Key Stage 3 pupils should learn dances built on the “range of movement patterns” taught at primary schools." Our conversation might surprise you. The use of the mobile phone has been brought into great debate after a young lad committed suicide when his mother had confiscated his phone. In the Mail there was an article by Martha Roberts in which she explains she has become a cyber junkie. She also offers ideas of how to beat her addiction.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:32:43 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noMAFIA-style gangs were last night suspected of being behind the horse meat scandal in the UK. The spotlight fell on organised cartels as Environment Secretary Owen Paterson raised fears of an “international criminal conspiracy”. Reports suggest Italian and Polish gangs are running huge scams during food production or intimidating vets and officials to sign off bogus labels. SOCCER legend Paul Gascoigne was last night fighting for his life after suffering a catastrophic reaction to alcohol withdrawal. The frail star is in intensive care after his organs began to shut down in the hours following his arrival at a rehab clinic in the US. A source close to the star revealed the tragic development last night. He said: “Gazza’s in a bad way. He’s much worse than he was and desperately needs help. “He’s had really bad withdrawal symptoms relating to not drinking since arriving at the clinic. "His internal organs are shutting down and he’s in intensive care — it’s a potentially life-threatening situation. Sara Hesmonhalgh has spent her entire working life on benefits — after deliberately having kids to avoid getting a job. Sara, 24, started planning her first pregnancy in her last year at school and had Charlie when she was 16. She said: “For me and for many of my friends at school it was the only way out and a few of us took it. What was the point of getting a crummy job on minimum wage? A MAN who helped to smuggle €46.9 million pounds worth of cocaine into the UK from Spain has been ordered to pay back almost €60,000.Vince TracyMAFIA-style gangs were last night suspected of being behind the horse meat scandal in the UK. The spotlight fell on organised cartels as Environment Secretary Owen Paterson raised fears of an “international criminal conspiracy”. Reports suggest Italian and Polish gangs are running huge scams during food production or intimidating vets and officials to sign off bogus labels. SOCCER legend Paul Gascoigne was last night fighting for his life after suffering a catastrophic reaction to alcohol withdrawal. The frail star is in intensive care after his organs began to shut down in the hours following his arrival at a rehab clinic in the US. A source close to the star revealed the tragic development last night. He said: “Gazza’s in a bad way. He’s much worse than he was and desperately needs help. “He’s had really bad withdrawal symptoms relating to not drinking since arriving at the clinic. "His internal organs are shutting down and he’s in intensive care — it’s a potentially life-threatening situation. Sara Hesmonhalgh has spent her entire working life on benefits — after deliberately having kids to avoid getting a job. Sara, 24, started planning her first pregnancy in her last year at school and had Charlie when she was 16. She said: “For me and for many of my friends at school it was the only way out and a few of us took it. What was the point of getting a crummy job on minimum wage? A MAN who helped to smuggle €46.9 million pounds worth of cocaine into the UK from Spain has been ordered to pay back almost €60,000.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:48:52 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noELTON John introduces his new son to the world — in a snap with the infant’s big brother. Sir Elton, 65, and partner David Furnish beamed with joy as they posed with Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John and Zachary, two. THE family of murdered Ben Kinsellat hit out after his killer’s dad was awarded £20,000 compensation. Michael Alleyne Snr won a settlement from the Metropolitan Police. He claimed for negligence and assault after his ankle was broken during a raid on his flat by cops looking for son Michael, who is serving life for knifing Ben in 2008. FIVE learner drivers a day on average try to cheat their way to a test pass — by sending someone to take it for them, Figures show that 455 practical tests and 1,469 theory tests in 2011/12 involved a suspected impersonator.The figures — released by the Driving Standards Agency also revealed how some desperate drivers even try to buy or threaten their way to a pass. MMIGRANTS wanting to move to the UK will have to swot up on Margaret Thatcher, Winston Churchill — and MONTY PYTHON. A new citizen test has been drawn up which ditches Labour’s politically correct exam and instead celebrates what makes Britain great. It quizzes candidates on history, sport and music — and TV shows like Monty Python which featured the Spanish Inquisition. Sections on TV series Corronation Street and Shows by Morecambe and Wise sit alongside a celebration of William Wordsworth and William Shakespeare.Vince TracyELTON John introduces his new son to the world — in a snap with the infant’s big brother. Sir Elton, 65, and partner David Furnish beamed with joy as they posed with Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John and Zachary, two. THE family of murdered Ben Kinsellat hit out after his killer’s dad was awarded £20,000 compensation. Michael Alleyne Snr won a settlement from the Metropolitan Police. He claimed for negligence and assault after his ankle was broken during a raid on his flat by cops looking for son Michael, who is serving life for knifing Ben in 2008. FIVE learner drivers a day on average try to cheat their way to a test pass — by sending someone to take it for them, Figures show that 455 practical tests and 1,469 theory tests in 2011/12 involved a suspected impersonator.The figures — released by the Driving Standards Agency also revealed how some desperate drivers even try to buy or threaten their way to a pass. MMIGRANTS wanting to move to the UK will have to swot up on Margaret Thatcher, Winston Churchill — and MONTY PYTHON. A new citizen test has been drawn up which ditches Labour’s politically correct exam and instead celebrates what makes Britain great. It quizzes candidates on history, sport and music — and TV shows like Monty Python which featured the Spanish Inquisition. Sections on TV series Corronation Street and Shows by Morecambe and Wise sit alongside a celebration of William Wordsworth and William Shakespeare.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 27 Jan 2013 13:45:43 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA UK couple told the Sun how they claim £17,680 a year in benefits . They don’t even bother looking for work because it would leave them worse off. Danny Creamer is 21, and Gina Allan is 18, and they spend each day watching their 47inch flatscreen TV and smoking 40 cigarettes between them in their comfortable two-bedroom flat. It is all funded by the UK taxpayer, yet the couple say they deserve sympathy because they are “trapped”. They even claim they are entitled to their generous handouts because their hard-working parents have been paying tax for years. The comments written on the website do not support their claims. The couple, who have a four-month-old daughter Tullulah-Rose, say they can’t go out to work as they could not survive on less than their £1,473-a-month benefits. Whilst this is one story MPs are moaning about the quality of food served in their highly-subsidised Parliament restaurants demonstrating they are clearly not in the real world. The list of grumbles includes “tough as old boots” roast beef and their gripes will shock taxpayers who pick up 75 % of the bill. If this isn't bad enough UK TAXPAYERS are set to cough up £6MILLION this year to pay the bills of hate cleric Abu Qatada. This man has told everyone how much he hates the west. The Islamic fanatic racked up legal costs of £5,000 A DAY last month after being allowed to stay in Britain. He will cost an astonishing £5MILLION this year to foot the security bill for the 52-year-old who has been closely monitored since his release from jail last November. There sems to be some agreement that an armed robber with a breathing problem who died when have-a-go punters tackled him as he raided a bookies, got what he deserved. Alan Levers, 50, burst into the Ladbrokes brandishing a handgun and wearing a gas mask. We are told he had a breathing problem. Two punters wrestled him to the floor and sat on him until cops arrived to find him unconscious ten minutes later. Paramedics tried to resuscitate Levers but declared him dead after 20 minutes in Plymouth, Devon.Vince TracyA UK couple told the Sun how they claim £17,680 a year in benefits . They don’t even bother looking for work because it would leave them worse off. Danny Creamer is 21, and Gina Allan is 18, and they spend each day watching their 47inch flatscreen TV and smoking 40 cigarettes between them in their comfortable two-bedroom flat. It is all funded by the UK taxpayer, yet the couple say they deserve sympathy because they are “trapped”. They even claim they are entitled to their generous handouts because their hard-working parents have been paying tax for years. The comments written on the website do not support their claims. The couple, who have a four-month-old daughter Tullulah-Rose, say they can’t go out to work as they could not survive on less than their £1,473-a-month benefits. Whilst this is one story MPs are moaning about the quality of food served in their highly-subsidised Parliament restaurants demonstrating they are clearly not in the real world. The list of grumbles includes “tough as old boots” roast beef and their gripes will shock taxpayers who pick up 75 % of the bill. If this isn't bad enough UK TAXPAYERS are set to cough up £6MILLION this year to pay the bills of hate cleric Abu Qatada. This man has told everyone how much he hates the west. The Islamic fanatic racked up legal costs of £5,000 A DAY last month after being allowed to stay in Britain. He will cost an astonishing £5MILLION this year to foot the security bill for the 52-year-old who has been closely monitored since his release from jail last November. There sems to be some agreement that an armed robber with a breathing problem who died when have-a-go punters tackled him as he raided a bookies, got what he deserved. Alan Levers, 50, burst into the Ladbrokes brandishing a handgun and wearing a gas mask. We are told he had a breathing problem. Two punters wrestled him to the floor and sat on him until cops arrived to find him unconscious ten minutes later. Paramedics tried to resuscitate Levers but declared him dead after 20 minutes in Plymouth, Devon.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:44:15 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn Spain. families are cutting back on their food bill due to the financial crisis, according to government statistics. Popular items such as meat and fish are being dropped in favour of cheaper alternatives like pasta, rice and cheap meats. Spending on food per person fell in three consecutive months, with September witnessing a 2.3% fall and a decrease of 1.8% in October. In Algeria, fanatics have attacked workers at a gas plant. The outrage — ordered by Mokhtar Belmokhtar — killed 23 hostages and 32 militants over the course of four days at BP’s In Amenas gas plant, according to the Algerian government. It is believed 11 fanatics linked to al-Qaeda executed seven hostages before being killed by Algerian special forces in yesterday’s bloody desert showdown. After Lance Armstrong decided to open his heart to Oprah Winfreh, star cyclist Mark Cavendish fears no one will believe pro cyclists are clean again. Vavendish, the sprint ace, says the shamed star was so convincing in the past when lying about performance enhancing drugs, the TV revelations will leave the public wondering if cyclists are telling the truth forever more. Last night he said: “He was a hero to anyone wanting to be cyclist when I was growing up, but when he was asked in the past if he was cheating he was so adamant, so convincing. “I get irritated when people question if my success is through hard work, but after seeing the interview, I can now understand why people have a problem with believing us today when we say we are clean. “They could think ‘if Lance lied so well, so could they’.” BRITAIN’S top union boss has been accused of brainwashing after launching a secret bid to sign up schoolkids. Unite leader Len McCluskey has set up a team of “union tutors” to target every 15-year-old in the country. The hardline Left-winger has ordered his hit-squad to visit secondary schools as part of a campaign to “educate, agitate and organise”. A MIGRANT mum thanked the UK yesterday for letting her claim £14,500 a year in benefits. Natalija Belova, 33, told The Sun how she spurns full-time work — yet can afford foreign holidays and buys designer clothes. The Lithuanian said: “British benefits give me and my daughter a good life.” She has milked soft-touch Britain for £50,000 in benefits and yesterday said: "I simply take what is given to me." Overjoyed Natalija told how she lives a life of luxury thanks to our “strange” system, declaring: “It’s important to have nice things and good holidays.”Vince TracyIn Spain. families are cutting back on their food bill due to the financial crisis, according to government statistics. Popular items such as meat and fish are being dropped in favour of cheaper alternatives like pasta, rice and cheap meats. Spending on food per person fell in three consecutive months, with September witnessing a 2.3% fall and a decrease of 1.8% in October. In Algeria, fanatics have attacked workers at a gas plant. The outrage — ordered by Mokhtar Belmokhtar — killed 23 hostages and 32 militants over the course of four days at BP’s In Amenas gas plant, according to the Algerian government. It is believed 11 fanatics linked to al-Qaeda executed seven hostages before being killed by Algerian special forces in yesterday’s bloody desert showdown. After Lance Armstrong decided to open his heart to Oprah Winfreh, star cyclist Mark Cavendish fears no one will believe pro cyclists are clean again. Vavendish, the sprint ace, says the shamed star was so convincing in the past when lying about performance enhancing drugs, the TV revelations will leave the public wondering if cyclists are telling the truth forever more. Last night he said: “He was a hero to anyone wanting to be cyclist when I was growing up, but when he was asked in the past if he was cheating he was so adamant, so convincing. “I get irritated when people question if my success is through hard work, but after seeing the interview, I can now understand why people have a problem with believing us today when we say we are clean. “They could think ‘if Lance lied so well, so could they’.” BRITAIN’S top union boss has been accused of brainwashing after launching a secret bid to sign up schoolkids. Unite leader Len McCluskey has set up a team of “union tutors” to target every 15-year-old in the country. The hardline Left-winger has ordered his hit-squad to visit secondary schools as part of a campaign to “educate, agitate and organise”. A MIGRANT mum thanked the UK yesterday for letting her claim £14,500 a year in benefits. Natalija Belova, 33, told The Sun how she spurns full-time work — yet can afford foreign holidays and buys designer clothes. The Lithuanian said: “British benefits give me and my daughter a good life.” She has milked soft-touch Britain for £50,000 in benefits and yesterday said: "I simply take what is given to me." Overjoyed Natalija told how she lives a life of luxury thanks to our “strange” system, declaring: “It’s important to have nice things and good holidays.”news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:33:24 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn Spain, a couple have slammed the authorities for failing to compensate them for the demolition of their home five years ago. Len and Helen Prior had their property bulldozed in Vera, Andalucia, in January 2008 over ‘planning irregularities’. In the UK, a top police officer who was fooled by Jimmy Savile in 2007 is working on the fresh investigation into his decades of abuse. Detective Constable Angela Sullivan was part of the Surrey Police team that investigated his attacks at Duncroft residential school for vulnerable girls. She has been recalled by officers working on the new investigation, called Operation Outreach. Jon Venables, who abducted, tortured and murdered the toddler James Bulger in 1993 along with Robert Thompson when they were ten-year-olds Venables , is making a fresh plea for freedom in an attempt to be released this summer. Venables, now 30, will appear before a Parole Board to claim he is no longer a danger and can be trusted to keep his false identity secret. But the parents of two-year-old James Bulger are disgusted that they are being forced to revisit the tragedy yet again. In the UKI, thousands of kids go to schools where more than half of teachers are UNQUALIFIED. Shock tables show fully-qualified teachers are in the minority at TEN English schools.. five primary and five secondary .... teaching 5,500 pupils. Classes are being staffed by trainee teachers, classroom assistants and outside specialists in subjects like languages rather than staff with Qualified Teacher Status. STAY-at-home mums will be better off under a massive shake-up of state pensions to be unveiled this week. Years raising a family will finally be recognised with a flat-rate £144 weekly payment for all. Four million self-employed workers also win.Vince TracyIn Spain, a couple have slammed the authorities for failing to compensate them for the demolition of their home five years ago. Len and Helen Prior had their property bulldozed in Vera, Andalucia, in January 2008 over ‘planning irregularities’. In the UK, a top police officer who was fooled by Jimmy Savile in 2007 is working on the fresh investigation into his decades of abuse. Detective Constable Angela Sullivan was part of the Surrey Police team that investigated his attacks at Duncroft residential school for vulnerable girls. She has been recalled by officers working on the new investigation, called Operation Outreach. Jon Venables, who abducted, tortured and murdered the toddler James Bulger in 1993 along with Robert Thompson when they were ten-year-olds Venables , is making a fresh plea for freedom in an attempt to be released this summer. Venables, now 30, will appear before a Parole Board to claim he is no longer a danger and can be trusted to keep his false identity secret. But the parents of two-year-old James Bulger are disgusted that they are being forced to revisit the tragedy yet again. In the UKI, thousands of kids go to schools where more than half of teachers are UNQUALIFIED. Shock tables show fully-qualified teachers are in the minority at TEN English schools.. five primary and five secondary .... teaching 5,500 pupils. Classes are being staffed by trainee teachers, classroom assistants and outside specialists in subjects like languages rather than staff with Qualified Teacher Status. STAY-at-home mums will be better off under a massive shake-up of state pensions to be unveiled this week. Years raising a family will finally be recognised with a flat-rate £144 weekly payment for all. Four million self-employed workers also win.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 6 Jan 2013 14:07:30 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html chat radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTHE BBC has banned bananas at their new £1billion headquarters. Posters have been put up warning colleagues not to eat them at work. This was requested by a journalist who said she could suffer a fatal reaction if she came into contact with a banana. So where will it all end? Fruit? Nuts? Cadburys chocolate? THE Railways Minister commutes to work in a chauffeur-driven CAR — at a cost of £80,000-a-year. Instead of suffering overcrowded trains, Tory Simon Burns is ferried on an 80-mile round-trip from his home to his Westminster office at taxpayers’ expense. We both feel strongly about this but what about those reading the report? A QUARTER of mums turn off heating so they can afford FOOD for their kids according to a new survery. Millions more use layers of extra clothes or blankets to keep power bills down. Didn't we do this when we were young? India's prime minister called for calm after clashes erupted between police and demonstrators protesting about a gang rape in the country's capital. "We will make all possible efforts to ensure security and safety to all women in this country," Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said. "I appeal to all concerned citizens to maintain peace and calm." We feel strongly about this as obviously do thousands in India and around the world. WAR hero Andy Reid last night told of his joy at becoming a dad after losing THREE limbs. Andy, 36, feared he would never be able to have children because of the terrible injuries he suffered when he stepped on a Taliban booby-trap in Afghanistan. We salute this great dad.Vince TracyTHE BBC has banned bananas at their new £1billion headquarters. Posters have been put up warning colleagues not to eat them at work. This was requested by a journalist who said she could suffer a fatal reaction if she came into contact with a banana. So where will it all end? Fruit? Nuts? Cadburys chocolate? THE Railways Minister commutes to work in a chauffeur-driven CAR — at a cost of £80,000-a-year. Instead of suffering overcrowded trains, Tory Simon Burns is ferried on an 80-mile round-trip from his home to his Westminster office at taxpayers’ expense. We both feel strongly about this but what about those reading the report? A QUARTER of mums turn off heating so they can afford FOOD for their kids according to a new survery. Millions more use layers of extra clothes or blankets to keep power bills down. Didn't we do this when we were young? India's prime minister called for calm after clashes erupted between police and demonstrators protesting about a gang rape in the country's capital. "We will make all possible efforts to ensure security and safety to all women in this country," Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said. "I appeal to all concerned citizens to maintain peace and calm." We feel strongly about this as obviously do thousands in India and around the world. WAR hero Andy Reid last night told of his joy at becoming a dad after losing THREE limbs. Andy, 36, feared he would never be able to have children because of the terrible injuries he suffered when he stepped on a Taliban booby-trap in Afghanistan. We salute this great dad.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 30 Dec 2012 13:49:54 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noTHE NHS has paid out £1.7BILLION over the last 14 years to patients maimed in botched ops, official figures reveal.Eight patients a week are left brain-damaged, blinded, or have a limb amputated due to errors in NHS treatment. At least 1,500 people have sued over a lost limb, 2,860 for brain damage and 809 over being blinded, official figures show. One comment on the website said, "maybe we should rename it the International Health Service...we seem to spend more on bloody foreigners getting treatment free and paying for immigrants to work in the service than anywhere else in the world........no wonder we have have a national lottery.......when you go itno hospital if your number comes up they carry you out." UK POLICE spend just EIGHT MINUTES in every hour on frontline duties — despite a Government pledge to cut paperwork. New research shows they are out on patrol for only 11.8 per cent of their working day. On a typical 12-hour shift, an officer will spend just one hour and 25 minutes “visible and available” to the public. This prompted one comment from the website, "Just remember that the bobby writing up the paperwork that it is required by law in order to obtain a criminal conviction has to keep in mind that it may be used as evidence in a court. There it might be scrutinised word by word by the highly trained legal mind of a lawyer or QC, educated and now probably being paid for at public expense. COST-cutting minister Eric Pickles is under fire after his department, The Communities and Local Government office, blew £42,225 of taxpayers’ cash on snacks in just seven months. One comment on the website said, "snacks shd be paid out of salaries not expenses , no businesses paid for my snacks , even had pay from wages for coffee too , why do you fat barstards claim expenses for free food and drinks , other employess have pay from there wages / salaries , this is so wrong" FRAUD detectives were yesterday probing the secret world of the freemasons over the mysterious disappearance of £110,000 in funds. Horrified members of the society called in police after finding all its lodges in Essex were unable to pay their VAT bill. The meeting places are run from Colchester Masonic Hall — where books are feared to have been cooked for years.Vince TracyTHE NHS has paid out £1.7BILLION over the last 14 years to patients maimed in botched ops, official figures reveal.Eight patients a week are left brain-damaged, blinded, or have a limb amputated due to errors in NHS treatment. At least 1,500 people have sued over a lost limb, 2,860 for brain damage and 809 over being blinded, official figures show. One comment on the website said, "maybe we should rename it the International Health Service...we seem to spend more on bloody foreigners getting treatment free and paying for immigrants to work in the service than anywhere else in the world........no wonder we have have a national lottery.......when you go itno hospital if your number comes up they carry you out." UK POLICE spend just EIGHT MINUTES in every hour on frontline duties — despite a Government pledge to cut paperwork. New research shows they are out on patrol for only 11.8 per cent of their working day. On a typical 12-hour shift, an officer will spend just one hour and 25 minutes “visible and available” to the public. This prompted one comment from the website, "Just remember that the bobby writing up the paperwork that it is required by law in order to obtain a criminal conviction has to keep in mind that it may be used as evidence in a court. There it might be scrutinised word by word by the highly trained legal mind of a lawyer or QC, educated and now probably being paid for at public expense. COST-cutting minister Eric Pickles is under fire after his department, The Communities and Local Government office, blew £42,225 of taxpayers’ cash on snacks in just seven months. One comment on the website said, "snacks shd be paid out of salaries not expenses , no businesses paid for my snacks , even had pay from wages for coffee too , why do you fat barstards claim expenses for free food and drinks , other employess have pay from there wages / salaries , this is so wrong" FRAUD detectives were yesterday probing the secret world of the freemasons over the mysterious disappearance of £110,000 in funds. Horrified members of the society called in police after finding all its lodges in Essex were unable to pay their VAT bill. The meeting places are run from Colchester Masonic Hall — where books are feared to have been cooked for years.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 23 Dec 2012 13:54:48 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIn the UK revellers debt will make Christmas a time of misery for millions. As families struggle to pay for gifts and food by taking out payday loans with eye-watering interest rates, Millionaire moneylender Jeffrey Weiss will be rubbing his hands in festive glee. His phenomenal multi-million pound fortune, luxury homes and fleet of expensive cars are all built on profits from the controversial short-term loans. Meanwhile, across the country the start of the Christmas break was celebrated by many hitting bars, pubs and clubs in a big way. Despite the appalling weather, partygoers were determined to let their hair down and get into the festive spirit. In several towns and cities young women were snapped in skimpy Santa outfits undeterred by the pouring rain. But in some places the booze flowed a bit too freely, and violence erupted in several parts. Also, hundreds of people faced a miserable Christmas in rescue centres last night after being forced to flee their flood-hit homes. And thousands more fear they could join them, with torrential rain forecast for at least another TWO days. Festive travel plans were also plunged into chaos. Rail passengers were told not to use trains in the SOUTH-WEST and WALES because of flooded tracks — and driving conditions were hazardous. In Spain thousands of people marched in 55 cities across the country on Monday... ....protesting against the government’s failure to keep its promise and link pensions to the inflation rate – among a long list of other complaints.Vince TracyIn the UK revellers debt will make Christmas a time of misery for millions. As families struggle to pay for gifts and food by taking out payday loans with eye-watering interest rates, Millionaire moneylender Jeffrey Weiss will be rubbing his hands in festive glee. His phenomenal multi-million pound fortune, luxury homes and fleet of expensive cars are all built on profits from the controversial short-term loans. Meanwhile, across the country the start of the Christmas break was celebrated by many hitting bars, pubs and clubs in a big way. Despite the appalling weather, partygoers were determined to let their hair down and get into the festive spirit. In several towns and cities young women were snapped in skimpy Santa outfits undeterred by the pouring rain. But in some places the booze flowed a bit too freely, and violence erupted in several parts. Also, hundreds of people faced a miserable Christmas in rescue centres last night after being forced to flee their flood-hit homes. And thousands more fear they could join them, with torrential rain forecast for at least another TWO days. Festive travel plans were also plunged into chaos. Rail passengers were told not to use trains in the SOUTH-WEST and WALES because of flooded tracks — and driving conditions were hazardous. In Spain thousands of people marched in 55 cities across the country on Monday... ....protesting against the government’s failure to keep its promise and link pensions to the inflation rate – among a long list of other complaints.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:24:48 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noComments from readers of this terrible tragedy wrote.. “END THE VIOLENCE” On TV, in movies, and video games. This is where our society and especially our children see violence, where they are desensitized to it, and where it is glorified as POWER. That is what these mass shooters want and need, to show that they have power. This will give them the recognition they need.........Amodeus et us not lose sight of how this was simply a demented and deadly person, akin to those we have seen throughout history. Others may see that the murderer played video games or used a gun for his weapon and think the blame lies there. It is a fallacy; not far removed from reasoning that since he drank water and breathed oxygen that must have made him kill. Mr Clarity How about we stop drugging children with the phony attention disorders? And if schools truly need to drug the hell out of children to make their job easier, then watch those who have been prescribed the drugs. They are the ones that become school shooters. Courtney.Vince TracyComments from readers of this terrible tragedy wrote.. “END THE VIOLENCE” On TV, in movies, and video games. This is where our society and especially our children see violence, where they are desensitized to it, and where it is glorified as POWER. That is what these mass shooters want and need, to show that they have power. This will give them the recognition they need.........Amodeus et us not lose sight of how this was simply a demented and deadly person, akin to those we have seen throughout history. Others may see that the murderer played video games or used a gun for his weapon and think the blame lies there. It is a fallacy; not far removed from reasoning that since he drank water and breathed oxygen that must have made him kill. Mr Clarity How about we stop drugging children with the phony attention disorders? And if schools truly need to drug the hell out of children to make their job easier, then watch those who have been prescribed the drugs. They are the ones that become school shooters. Courtney.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 9 Dec 2012 13:58:46 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noBenedict Barboza told of his grief as the Aussie DJs who called the mum of two posing as the Queen and Prince Charles faced prosecution. His wife, the unsuspecting Jacintha Saldanha, 46, put them through to the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge’s ward. Her London hospital blasted the “appalling” stunt yesterday as it has ended in a tragic suicide of the nurse Jacintha. ....Ray and Emma Dolben seem your average, happily married couple .. hand-in-hand and sharing a kiss. The truth is the family man is GAY — and his wife knows about it. The pair’s unusual relationship mirrors a current storyline in Coronation Street..... SIX fat cat lawyers raked in more than £500,000 a year each in legal aid payments...according to the Sun newspaper. The paper tells us that dozens of barristers billed the taxpayer for six-figure sums to defend alleged terrorists, rapists and fraudsters. We covered a story a few weeks ago about road rage killer Tracie Andrews who has sparked fury after being gifted a modern cosy council flat. The murderess has moved into the flat with stunning sea views in an idyllic Cornish fishing village. However, outraged locals claim that the convicted killer has skipped lengthy council housing queues to land the apartment. Villagers say that they are well aware of who she is and her dark past. and they now want her OUT of their quiet community.Vince TracyBenedict Barboza told of his grief as the Aussie DJs who called the mum of two posing as the Queen and Prince Charles faced prosecution. His wife, the unsuspecting Jacintha Saldanha, 46, put them through to the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge’s ward. Her London hospital blasted the “appalling” stunt yesterday as it has ended in a tragic suicide of the nurse Jacintha. ....Ray and Emma Dolben seem your average, happily married couple .. hand-in-hand and sharing a kiss. The truth is the family man is GAY — and his wife knows about it. The pair’s unusual relationship mirrors a current storyline in Coronation Street..... SIX fat cat lawyers raked in more than £500,000 a year each in legal aid payments...according to the Sun newspaper. The paper tells us that dozens of barristers billed the taxpayer for six-figure sums to defend alleged terrorists, rapists and fraudsters. We covered a story a few weeks ago about road rage killer Tracie Andrews who has sparked fury after being gifted a modern cosy council flat. The murderess has moved into the flat with stunning sea views in an idyllic Cornish fishing village. However, outraged locals claim that the convicted killer has skipped lengthy council housing queues to land the apartment. Villagers say that they are well aware of who she is and her dark past. and they now want her OUT of their quiet community.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 2 Dec 2012 13:37:40 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no...a photo will enrage hard-working people as well as football fans across Britain. West Brom defender Liam Ridgewell, 28, squats over a toilet and wipes his backside with a wad of &#163;20 notes. The Premier League player earns at least &#163;20,000 a week....Ridgewell&#8217;s weekly wage is equivalent to the average annual salary in the West Midlands &#8212; one of the most deprived areas in the country. &nbsp;RYANAIR is to slash flights to and from Spain because of sky-high airport taxes &#8212; threatening thousands of jobs. &nbsp;Taxes make up 40 per cent of ticket costs for the bucket airline&#8217;s Madrid and Barcelona flights &#8212; making routes unprofitable for the largest carrier in Spain. &nbsp;The cuts &#8212; which will save Ryanair &#163;20million &#8212; will result in 4,500 jobs going, more than double those forecast by boss Michael O&#8217;Leary four months ago. This is Europe CallingVince Tracy...a photo will enrage hard-working people as well as football fans across Britain. West Brom defender Liam Ridgewell, 28, squats over a toilet and wipes his backside with a wad of &#163;20 notes. The Premier League player earns at least &#163;20,000 a week....Ridgewell&#8217;s weekly wage is equivalent to the average annual salary in the West Midlands &#8212; one of the most deprived areas in the country. &nbsp;RYANAIR is to slash flights to and from Spain because of sky-high airport taxes &#8212; threatening thousands of jobs. &nbsp;Taxes make up 40 per cent of ticket costs for the bucket airline&#8217;s Madrid and Barcelona flights &#8212; making routes unprofitable for the largest carrier in Spain. &nbsp;The cuts &#8212; which will save Ryanair &#163;20million &#8212; will result in 4,500 jobs going, more than double those forecast by boss Michael O&#8217;Leary four months ago. This is Europe Callingnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 25 Nov 2012 13:38:41 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA GOVERNMENT official with responsibility for Buckingham Palace security has been charged with making child abuse images.RICKY HATTON last night quit after his comeback cruelly ended in tears at the Manchester Arena.A COUPLE who had foster children removed for being members of the UK Independence Party last night blasted the decision. In Spain Drugs disappear from under policemen's noses...IN the past couple of years ROBBIE WILLIAMS has managed to tame the green-eyed monster that made his blood boil whenever GARY BARLOW was around. WE know for ourselves that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can blight lives and even kill.It is an issue that is sadly going to become more important in this country as more brave servicemen and women return from Afghanistan with unseen wounds.Vince TracyA GOVERNMENT official with responsibility for Buckingham Palace security has been charged with making child abuse images.RICKY HATTON last night quit after his comeback cruelly ended in tears at the Manchester Arena.A COUPLE who had foster children removed for being members of the UK Independence Party last night blasted the decision. In Spain Drugs disappear from under policemen's noses...IN the past couple of years ROBBIE WILLIAMS has managed to tame the green-eyed monster that made his blood boil whenever GARY BARLOW was around. WE know for ourselves that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can blight lives and even kill.It is an issue that is sadly going to become more important in this country as more brave servicemen and women return from Afghanistan with unseen wounds.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 18 Nov 2012 13:17:46 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noMost sane people want peace in Palestine but there are two sides to every problem and Israel has its own safety to protect. Who is really to blame for the crisis? Can we be surprised when people protest because prices are going up when there is no increase in wages and 26% unemployment in Spain. Are Uk MPs still making their bit on the side althoughthey are not alone as 130.000 scroungers are identified as being fit to work. The problem is where can they work? Eric bristow has put Rod Hull and Emu in the frame for groping and the general public are eying Bill and Ben, Weed and other puppets with great suspicion.Vince TracyMost sane people want peace in Palestine but there are two sides to every problem and Israel has its own safety to protect. Who is really to blame for the crisis? Can we be surprised when people protest because prices are going up when there is no increase in wages and 26% unemployment in Spain. Are Uk MPs still making their bit on the side althoughthey are not alone as 130.000 scroungers are identified as being fit to work. The problem is where can they work? Eric bristow has put Rod Hull and Emu in the frame for groping and the general public are eying Bill and Ben, Weed and other puppets with great suspicion.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:36:20 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe UK MPs are not content with the high-life. The Tory MEPs are spending thousands to entertain their European counterparts but, hey, aren't we all in this together? Meanwhile, the UK public seems relatively happy to have one of their MPs getting 40.000 as a fee to leave her constituency duties and become a celebrity for a few weeks! Contrast her situation with an ex c-councillor in Spain who has thrown herself off a building and died because she was being evicted from her home. Everyone should be caring about this but the Spanish airline pilots are more likely to be concerned about their forthcoming strike. Is it really true they are on 200.000 per annum? That's almost a week of a top footballer's money! Nevertheless, the official average wage in Spain in 18.000 in a country with 25% unemployment. All these people need a reality check.Vince TracyThe UK MPs are not content with the high-life. The Tory MEPs are spending thousands to entertain their European counterparts but, hey, aren't we all in this together? Meanwhile, the UK public seems relatively happy to have one of their MPs getting 40.000 as a fee to leave her constituency duties and become a celebrity for a few weeks! Contrast her situation with an ex c-councillor in Spain who has thrown herself off a building and died because she was being evicted from her home. Everyone should be caring about this but the Spanish airline pilots are more likely to be concerned about their forthcoming strike. Is it really true they are on 200.000 per annum? That's almost a week of a top footballer's money! Nevertheless, the official average wage in Spain in 18.000 in a country with 25% unemployment. All these people need a reality check.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 4 Nov 2012 13:40:13 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe damage caused by Hurricane Sandy is changing aspects of the American election and we looked at the way the electorate needs to see what the parties will be doing to help them. Meanwhile, back in the UK the former Minister for Europe has been caught fiddling forms to the tune of 13, 000 pounds for himself. There's been a tragedy at a Hallowe'en fiesta party in Madrid and Jimmy Saville has now been linked to the Yorkshire Ripper....next stop Roman Emperors invading Britain? Where will this one end?Vince TracyThe damage caused by Hurricane Sandy is changing aspects of the American election and we looked at the way the electorate needs to see what the parties will be doing to help them. Meanwhile, back in the UK the former Minister for Europe has been caught fiddling forms to the tune of 13, 000 pounds for himself. There's been a tragedy at a Hallowe'en fiesta party in Madrid and Jimmy Saville has now been linked to the Yorkshire Ripper....next stop Roman Emperors invading Britain? Where will this one end?news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:29:41 +0100 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe age of consent in Spain is under scrutiny after a killing near Albacete. The English Premiership has seen some really controversial decisions after a referee was reported for inappropriate language aimed at two Chelsea players. The recession in Spain is biting really deep and families are being evicted with crippling debts by the bankers who caused the problems in the first placeVince TracyThe age of consent in Spain is under scrutiny after a killing near Albacete. The English Premiership has seen some really controversial decisions after a referee was reported for inappropriate language aimed at two Chelsea players. The recession in Spain is biting really deep and families are being evicted with crippling debts by the bankers who caused the problems in the first placenews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 21 Oct 2012 13:20:55 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe extent of the Chinese mafia operations in Spain is being uncovered, and the work of the Police and Guardia Civil has been clear. The case came to light where some irregularities were noted in containers in Valencia Port. Man’s best friend has played his part with eight police dogs finding 9.5 million € hidden in a printer and a bidet. The dogs are trained to find money and have been an essential part on the ‘Emperor Case’......UK MPs have their noses in the trough again....a footballer is assaulted by a fan on the field at Sheffield and Racism continues to rear its ugly head......Vince TracyThe extent of the Chinese mafia operations in Spain is being uncovered, and the work of the Police and Guardia Civil has been clear. The case came to light where some irregularities were noted in containers in Valencia Port. Man’s best friend has played his part with eight police dogs finding 9.5 million € hidden in a printer and a bidet. The dogs are trained to find money and have been an essential part on the ‘Emperor Case’......UK MPs have their noses in the trough again....a footballer is assaulted by a fan on the field at Sheffield and Racism continues to rear its ugly head......news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:06:09 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noJimmy Saville is still dominating the headlines-and it has become an avalanche of people coming from nowhere to claim abuse. It has also become a trial by media. We are not happy about this but believe punishment is due should the claims be totally proven. Spain is in the middle of a crisis within a crisis as the Catalans are pressing for independence. The &nbsp;Minister for Education has made a faux pas and the King seems to have spoken to him about his aspirations for Catalu&#241;a.Vince TracyJimmy Saville is still dominating the headlines-and it has become an avalanche of people coming from nowhere to claim abuse. It has also become a trial by media. We are not happy about this but believe punishment is due should the claims be totally proven. Spain is in the middle of a crisis within a crisis as the Catalans are pressing for independence. The &nbsp;Minister for Education has made a faux pas and the King seems to have spoken to him about his aspirations for Catalu&#241;a.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 7 Oct 2012 13:58:44 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noJimmy Saville is still dominating the headlines-There's a little girl missing in Wales and values are mixed up everywhere. Neil believes John Terry should be playing for England-there is a difference of opinionVince TracyJimmy Saville is still dominating the headlines-There's a little girl missing in Wales and values are mixed up everywhere. Neil believes John Terry should be playing for England-there is a difference of opinionnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:04:14 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA male teacher has absconded to France with a student. It would seem his crime was to fall in love....Esther Ransom has indicated there is substance to the allegations made against Sir Jimmy Saville indicating a cover up at the BBC and a massive worldwide drugs operation has been described as a 61 year old drug baron starts a new life in jailVince TracyA male teacher has absconded to France with a student. It would seem his crime was to fall in love....Esther Ransom has indicated there is substance to the allegations made against Sir Jimmy Saville indicating a cover up at the BBC and a massive worldwide drugs operation has been described as a 61 year old drug baron starts a new life in jailnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:18:04 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWhich is more important pictures of Kate Middleton or the shooting of two lady police officers? The Bankers are still at it but do they deserve all their money for working long hours? One senior lady banker thought so as she is set to spend five years in jail for fraud. The Education system is still miles adrift in the UK and why is it so easy to cheat in Britain?Vince TracyWhich is more important pictures of Kate Middleton or the shooting of two lady police officers? The Bankers are still at it but do they deserve all their money for working long hours? One senior lady banker thought so as she is set to spend five years in jail for fraud. The Education system is still miles adrift in the UK and why is it so easy to cheat in Britain?news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:09:25 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noKate Middleton has had pictures of her taken and she's furious.....There's a film offending the Muslim World and it has involved others being killed. The Hillsborough Cover-up looks worse than was first feared ...and there's more.......Vince TracyKate Middleton has had pictures of her taken and she's furious.....There's a film offending the Muslim World and it has involved others being killed. The Hillsborough Cover-up looks worse than was first feared ...and there's more.......news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 9 Sep 2012 13:47:28 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noNeil joined Vince to discuss the tragic events in Annecy where there has been a terrible shooting. The Paralympics have been absolutely wonderful and the British have done wonderfully well. A school headteacher has made a stand against bad behaviour in the classroom and Ryanair have had a couple of incidents involving flights from Madrid.Vince TracyNeil joined Vince to discuss the tragic events in Annecy where there has been a terrible shooting. The Paralympics have been absolutely wonderful and the British have done wonderfully well. A school headteacher has made a stand against bad behaviour in the classroom and Ryanair have had a couple of incidents involving flights from Madrid.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 2 Sep 2012 13:37:13 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html Talk Radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noNeil is back and ready to take on the world. The Paralympics are in full swing and the athletes are marvellous. Bullfighting is back on TV in Spain. Why? Why is the VAT at the Bullfights staying at 8% and goes up on other cultural events? Archbishop Tutu has made an attack on Tony Blair and Neil brings up the Falklands. The makers of Thalidimide have offered an apology which is deemed insincere.Vince TracyNeil is back and ready to take on the world. The Paralympics are in full swing and the athletes are marvellous. Bullfighting is back on TV in Spain. Why? Why is the VAT at the Bullfights staying at 8% and goes up on other cultural events? Archbishop Tutu has made an attack on Tony Blair and Neil brings up the Falklands. The makers of Thalidimide have offered an apology which is deemed insincere.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:04:24 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html Talk Radio vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noBarbara Anne is sitting in for Neil to give us a lady's point of view. Today, the world mourns the death of Neil Armstrong, Anders Breivik is given 21 years but is this really enough? Prince Harry has behaved in a way that will have offended the Queen. Is this a fair assumption and does it really matter? How on earth can the world recover from this terrible recession and are there more sinister aspects to this?Vince TracyBarbara Anne is sitting in for Neil to give us a lady's point of view. Today, the world mourns the death of Neil Armstrong, Anders Breivik is given 21 years but is this really enough? Prince Harry has behaved in a way that will have offended the Queen. Is this a fair assumption and does it really matter? How on earth can the world recover from this terrible recession and are there more sinister aspects to this?news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:09:44 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noNeil is at a golf tournament today and Barbara Anne is sitting in for Neil to give us a lady's point of view. Football is back and the petulant millionaires are ready to cheat and dive their way to even more money in their bank balances which cannot be afforded. The doctors are already talking of Post Olympic psychiatric problems and the Health Sevice in the UK is paying for a convicted cannibal to live the life or Riley in his Broadmoor Hotel.Vince TracyNeil is at a golf tournament today and Barbara Anne is sitting in for Neil to give us a lady's point of view. Football is back and the petulant millionaires are ready to cheat and dive their way to even more money in their bank balances which cannot be afforded. The doctors are already talking of Post Olympic psychiatric problems and the Health Sevice in the UK is paying for a convicted cannibal to live the life or Riley in his Broadmoor Hotel.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:44:16 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Olympic medals are flooding in for Team GB. Tom Daley got his medal for his dad and Mo Farah is now a wegend. We looked at the hard slog it is to get those medals and now the politicians are jumping on the bandwagon. However, whilst the PM is tweeting for more sport in schools the Education Minister is selling off the playing fields. Utter Hypocrisy!Vince TracyThe Olympic medals are flooding in for Team GB. Tom Daley got his medal for his dad and Mo Farah is now a wegend. We looked at the hard slog it is to get those medals and now the politicians are jumping on the bandwagon. However, whilst the PM is tweeting for more sport in schools the Education Minister is selling off the playing fields. Utter Hypocrisy!news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Mon, 6 Aug 2012 12:41:51 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Olympic Games have begun and the medals are flooding in for Team GB. We looked at the fact that a third of the medals were won by athletes from private schools. There's been a gangland shooting in Bootle, Merseyside and we looked at the way society is accepting drugs rather than fighting their intrusion into our lives.....Vince TracyThe Olympic Games have begun and the medals are flooding in for Team GB. We looked at the fact that a third of the medals were won by athletes from private schools. There's been a gangland shooting in Bootle, Merseyside and we looked at the way society is accepting drugs rather than fighting their intrusion into our lives.....news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 29 Jul 2012 13:30:24 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html talk vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Olympic Games have begun and the wonderful Opening ceremony is the first part of today's show. First, we looked at the failure of the cyclists who had just won the Tour de France. From then on in a theme emerged with money being at the root of all evil. The world's gone bananas! This is about the EU sending help to the banana growers in Barbados. Then there's always somebody at the top being paid huge money for incompetence. This week it's the ex- chief of the UK Border Agency.Vince TracyThe Olympic Games have begun and the wonderful Opening ceremony is the first part of today's show. First, we looked at the failure of the cyclists who had just won the Tour de France. From then on in a theme emerged with money being at the root of all evil. The world's gone bananas! This is about the EU sending help to the banana growers in Barbados. Then there's always somebody at the top being paid huge money for incompetence. This week it's the ex- chief of the UK Border Agency.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:14:47 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noOlympics, Olympics, and even more Olympics as Bradley Wiggins conqeurs the French on the Tour de France. Whilst all this is going on our other heroes are having their pensions cut as Ministers line the walls of their ministries with expensive paintings..Vince TracyOlympics, Olympics, and even more Olympics as Bradley Wiggins conqeurs the French on the Tour de France. Whilst all this is going on our other heroes are having their pensions cut as Ministers line the walls of their ministries with expensive paintings..news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 15 Jul 2012 13:28:18 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe Sun is calling it a race war and this is wrong. However, Rio Ferdinand has now added to the John Terry farce. At last, a judge has got it right as a young rapist is jailed and the cuts in Spain are horrendous &nbsp;as the MPs in Britain continue to make themselves fortunesVince TracyThe Sun is calling it a race war and this is wrong. However, Rio Ferdinand has now added to the John Terry farce. At last, a judge has got it right as a young rapist is jailed and the cuts in Spain are horrendous &nbsp;as the MPs in Britain continue to make themselves fortunesnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 8 Jul 2012 14:08:07 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noA judge in the UK .has offended many people by his leniency to paedophiles and rapists......and Boris Johnson is defending the Bankers. Corruption is widespread and San Fermin is up and running-no bull!.Vince TracyA judge in the UK .has offended many people by his leniency to paedophiles and rapists......and Boris Johnson is defending the Bankers. Corruption is widespread and San Fermin is up and running-no bull!.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 1 Jul 2012 14:30:36 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noVince Tracynews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 17 Jun 2012 13:48:00 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)no.The UK has got its pride back with Trooping the Colour....Whilst the poor are eating the worst junk food ..... the Doctors are losing the nation's respect...meanwhile there's a Tanzanian trying to fleece the nationVince Tracy.The UK has got its pride back with Trooping the Colour....Whilst the poor are eating the worst junk food ..... the Doctors are losing the nation's respect...meanwhile there's a Tanzanian trying to fleece the nationnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:26:46 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe UKs Education system is in a right old mess, Gordon Ramsey has the facts on the luxurious prison conditions in the UK and the children are being neglected. Can anyone else see the links?.Vince TracyThe UKs Education system is in a right old mess, Gordon Ramsey has the facts on the luxurious prison conditions in the UK and the children are being neglected. Can anyone else see the links?.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 3 Jun 2012 14:43:52 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noNow the story about the 63 stone girl is getting really silly, the judges and the paedophiles is also getting silly...Vince TracyNow the story about the 63 stone girl is getting really silly, the judges and the paedophiles is also getting silly...news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 27 May 2012 13:28:44 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noDavid Beckham's fortunes are discussed after the more important issues of brothels and paedophiles........Vince TracyDavid Beckham's fortunes are discussed after the more important issues of brothels and paedophiles........news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Fri, 18 May 2012 22:16:39 +0200 http://www.vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noWhich is really worse...poverty in Africa and elsewhere or double-dip recession in the UK? Should the UK cut the Aid budget promised in 2005..Was the money for the Queen's Jubilee celebrations justified?Vince TracyWhich is really worse...poverty in Africa and elsewhere or double-dip recession in the UK? Should the UK cut the Aid budget promised in 2005..Was the money for the Queen's Jubilee celebrations justified?news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Fri, 18 May 2012 22:12:32 +0200 http://vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noIt's Friday on www.bigfm.es and Neil and Vince are looking at items in the news....including the problems with the Euro and Youth UnemploymentVince TracyIt's Friday on www.bigfm.es and Neil and Vince are looking at items in the news....including the problems with the Euro and Youth Unemploymentnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 13 May 2012 13:41:17 +0200 http://vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThere aren't many jobs about but a military tailor is looking for an apprentice and nobody has applied for the job. At the same time a survey has shown many in Britain have been abusing the service personnel.returning from Afghanistan.Vince TracyThere aren't many jobs about but a military tailor is looking for an apprentice and nobody has applied for the job. At the same time a survey has shown many in Britain have been abusing the service personnel.returning from Afghanistan.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 6 May 2012 14:05:29 +0200 http://vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThere were lots of elections in the UK and there are elections in France and Greece. However, we looked at some burning issues of the day. Britain is the fattest nation in Europe and the females have got to decide Fashion or Health..Vince TracyThere were lots of elections in the UK and there are elections in France and Greece. However, we looked at some burning issues of the day. Britain is the fattest nation in Europe and the females have got to decide Fashion or Health..news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:42:34 +0200 http://vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe UK has got huge bills building up through Housing Benefits Claims and &nbsp;questions were discussed on BBC TV. As if this isn't bad enough there are thousands of young children being expelled from schools for sexual misconduct and finally, a worker has been sacked in Spain for complaining that his colleagues have been smokingVince TracyThe UK has got huge bills building up through Housing Benefits Claims and &nbsp;questions were discussed on BBC TV. As if this isn't bad enough there are thousands of young children being expelled from schools for sexual misconduct and finally, a worker has been sacked in Spain for complaining that his colleagues have been smokingnews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:17:09 +0200 http://vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy) Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:48:40 +0100 http://vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThere's always money in the air and Scottish Premier club Rangers are now in trouble. Brawling heavyweight boxers are also in the news and the Spanish Government are capping wages in the public sectorVince TracyThere's always money in the air and Scottish Premier club Rangers are now in trouble. Brawling heavyweight boxers are also in the news and the Spanish Government are capping wages in the public sectornews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:03:50 +0100 http://vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe UK is still choking on soccer business with Fabio Capello out and John Terry in doubt. Cigarette smoking is up in Spain despite the banVince TracyThe UK is still choking on soccer business with Fabio Capello out and John Terry in doubt. Cigarette smoking is up in Spain despite the bannews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 5 Feb 2012 14:12:46 +0100 http://vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noThe UK is sending a nuclear vessel to the Falklands and the Bankers still feel the need to defend their huge bonuses despite public opinion.Vince TracyThe UK is sending a nuclear vessel to the Falklands and the Bankers still feel the need to defend their huge bonuses despite public opinion.news,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:31:03 +0100 http://vincetracy.com/europe.html vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noVince Tracynews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:22:20 +0100 http://vincetracy.com/europe.html chat vince tracy (Vince Tracy)noAward winning weekly podcast with Vince Tracy and Neil Colbourne..... A couple have decided to make their child neutral gender and a tanker driver tries to blow up the house where his estranged wife livedVince TracyAward winning weekly podcast with Vince Tracy and Neil Colbourne..... A couple have decided to make their child neutral gender and a tanker driver tries to blow up the house where his estranged wife livednews,costa,blanca,benidorm,uk,newspapers,oci