Reporting by Emma Pinedo; additional reporting by Corina Pons; Editing by Arun Koyyur and Bernadette Baum Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved Several people were injured after a bus crashed on Tuesday morning on the C-32 highway between Tordera and the coastal town of Pineda de Mar three people were hospitalized with critical injuries another 11 with serious injuries and three with less serious injuries according to the Catalan Emergency Service (SEM) in the latest update from the health department the condition of the three victims with critical injuries improved and are now listed as in 'serious condition.' Many of the victims initially considered in 'serious condition' or 'less serious condition' have also improved and some are already being discharged.  the victims were sent to various hospitals in Catalonia all employees of the Spanish retail giant Inditex on their way to the company's logistics base in Tordera Emergency services received the call just before 9 am and dispatched 26 units of firefighters nine ambulances and two medical helicopters to the area All passengers and the driver were eventually evacuated after some were trapped inside the bus Apart from those who needed immediate hospitalization the rest of the passengers were taken to the Can Xaubet sports center in Pineda de Mar where they received medical and psychological care "It has been a very severe accident," Ramon Lamiel, head of the Catalan traffic service, told media outlets on-site. He said that this accident, added to several others reported on Monday on the AP-7 highway, will complicate traffic for the upcoming days. "We expect to take the bus out between Tuesday and Wednesday, which will force authorities to block the road completely," he added. The accident occurred at the entrance to the tunnel that connects Tordera and Santa Susanna, near Pineda de Mar, at kilometer 125 of the C-32 highway. The lane to Girona was closed and trapped cars were directed backwards, until circulation was restored again around 11 pm. Due to the position in which the bus crashed against the upper part of the tunnel, emergency services had to work all day to clear the area and restore circulation.  The C-32 in the opposite direction, towards Barcelona, operates normally. Catalan police Mossos d'Esquadra have launched an investigation to determine the causes of the accident.   According to witnesses, the accident happened suddenly. Ricardo, the brother of one of the victims, who was on her first day at Inditex, told the Catalan news agency (ACN) of his sister's experience. "She does not remember much. She suffered a blow to the head, but she was able to get out of the bus on her own and was conscious the whole time," he said. Get the day's biggest stories right to your phone v1.1.0. Copyright © 2025. Powered by EBANTIC. All rights reserved. According to the Meteorological Service of Catalonia 90 mm of rain fell in the Port of Mataró area in 60 minutes on 16 September Emergency services received a total of 197 calls for 138 incidents during the storm Pineda de Mar and Calella in Maresme comarca Around 28 calls were received for incidents in Selva comarca Civil Protection in Catalonia reported one person was injured after his vehicle was submerged in a flooded underpass in Mataró in the province of Barcelona on 16 September The man was unresponsive when teams from the Fire Department and local police managed to pull him from the vehicles He was given emergency medical treatment and transferred to Mataró hospital Stormy weather also affected parts of the Valencia Region from 17 September in the province of Castellón; and in Benissa and Callosa d’En Sarrià in Alicante Province Oropesa del Mar recorded 144.4 mm of rain; Benissa 139.0 mm; Torreblanca 138.8 mm; and Callosa d’en Sarrià 132.0 mm Emergency services in Valencia Region received 265 calls and responded to 90 incidents Firefighters in Castellón Province rescued people from at least 6 vehicles trapped in flood waters Dozens of people were evacuated from the flooded campsites of Ribera Mar and Bravo Playa in Cabanes A police officer died in tragic circumstance trying to rescue a driver swept away in flood waters in Benissa said “I want to convey my condolences to the family and friends of the policeman who tried to save a man in an act of great generosity.” ⚫️ Mor un policia en socórrer a un conductor arrossegat per les fortes pluges @ximopuig 🗣️ “Vull traslladar el meu condol a la família i amics del policia que tractava de salvar a un home en un acte de gran generositat” “Demane prudència durant les fortes precipitacions” ⛈️ pic.twitter.com/kTjHbfOuNq — Generalitat (@generalitat) September 18, 2022 — Bombers Dipcas (@BombersDipcas) September 18, 2022 Imágenes de alguno de los servicios relacionados con #lluvia, en los que ha intervenido @BombersDipcas esta pasada madrugada en #Orpesa. pic.twitter.com/RVTGO8R13g — Bombers Dipcas (@BombersDipcas) September 18, 2022 Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList Around 20 people were injured this Tuesday morning (16 July) following a crash involving a coach on the C-32 motorway between Pineda de Mar and Tordera in the province of Barcelona in the north of Spain About 60 people were travelling in the vehicle and five of the victims of the accident have been hospitalised Three people are in critical condition and have been transferred by helicopter to the Can Ruti hospital in Badalona and the Valle de Hebron in Barcelona one more is in a less serious condition and around fifteen are slightly injured The vehicle has run aground at the entrance to one of the tunnels The Department of Territori de la Generalitat has reported that «we are working to extract the driver» and that the rest of the passengers including two seriously injured who have been taken by helicopter to a health centre Aquest és l'accident. pic.twitter.com/pZCzYPnVeG overturned vertically at the entrance to a motorway tunnel The sixty passengers on the bus are employees of the Inditex fashion chain company who were travelling to the company's factory in Tordera The accident occurred at around 8.45am in the morning For reasons that are not known at the moment lost control of the coach and went off the road crashing into the safety barrier and the tunnel The C-32 is closed on the stretch of road where the accident occurred the vehicle crashed into the side wall of the tunnel at full speed it can be seen how the bus was practically upright at the entrance to the tunnel Fire brigade sources explained that they have activated ten fire crews as well as 14 ambulances and two medical helicopters has expressed his concern about the accident: "We are following with concern the accident involving a coach on the C-32 please follow the instructions of the emergency services" Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados The picturesque Maresme line has carried passengers from Barcelona to the coast for more than 170 years – but for how much longer passing the few hopeful spring sunbathers and surfers Spain’s oldest train line runs so close to the shore it feels as if you’re travelling on the sea itself Heavy waves took a giant bite out of the coast threatening a section of the track with collapse and forcing the train company to lay on a bus service between La Pineda and Malgrat de Mar It wasn’t the first time, and it won’t be the last: coastal erosion and rising sea levels have put the future of the famed Maresme line in jeopardy. In January 2020, storm Gloria battered the line with 3.6-metre (12ft) waves causing widespread damage and putting several sections out of action the company responsible for railway infrastructure spent €12m (£10m) repairing and shoring up a 1.4-mile (2.2km) stretch of track and replacing a bridge removing even the thin buffer between trains and waves A passenger braves the fury of storm Gloria in 2020. Photograph: Nacho Doce/Reuters“One more Gloria and that will be the end of the train line,” says Antoni Esteban of Preservem el Maresme an umbrella organisation representing 115 community conservation and other groups in the region Opened in 1848 the Maresme line links Barcelona with Blanes The service was conceived to transport the Barcelona bourgeoisie to their summer residences the Maresme population has grown exponentially The train now passes through 16 growing towns with a combined population of about 500,000 There are 37 beaches and five marinas along the way and in summer the trains are packed as people from Barcelona head for the beaches However, rapid urbanisation of the Maresme towns has worsened coastal erosion Human activity and canalisation of the rivers that drain into the sea mean less sediment is deposited a geologist at the Observatori del GeoRisc research institute Breakwaters and sea walls simply aggravate the problem of erosion so the cure is worse than the diseaseJoan Manuel Vilaplana geologistThe five marinas along the coast are also a contributing factor Vilaplana says: “Ocean currents move the sand from north to south as part of a natural process of regenerating the beaches but the marinas’ quays act as sedimentary traps.” on the coastline may only make the problem worse despite being agreed in 2015 by Adif and central where a series of breakwaters was built to reduce erosion less sand is reaching the beaches than ever “Hard solutions such as breakwaters and sea walls simply aggravate the problem of erosion so the cure is worse than the disease,” says Vilaplana Pilar Marcos of Greenpeace agrees: “Building breakwaters is a huge outlay of public money that will solve nothing in the long term as storms get stronger and more frequent Marcos says that local fishers complain about the impact on marine life of constantly dredging the seabed for sand to replenish the beaches after each winter’s storms. Joan Campolier, the mayor of Santa Susanna, which lies midway between Pineda de Mar and Malgrat de Mar, has called for a definitive solution, even if it means closing the line for longer. His counterpart in La Pineda, Xavier Amor, agrees, saying there is no point in trying to fix the problem by patching it up. Vilaplana believes the only long-term solution is to move the line inland, to run parallel with the motorway. Not only would this guarantee the safety and viability of the train – he says it is only luck that there hasn’t been a serious accident – it would free up land that would allow for wider beaches, which research shows is the best defence against erosion. Read moreAlthough there is widespread agreement that the line needs to move inland he says the plan has been stalled by a lack of political will and “It’s hard to justify doing nothing on economic grounds when they’re spending millions on high-speed rail links that no one is using,” Vilaplana says a reference to Spain’s high-speed rail network which is second only to China in distance covered but has struggled to find enough passengers to be financially viable While moving the line inland may be the best environmental solution thousands of commuters will lament the loss of the curious but joyous sensation of being on a train that seems to travel by sea Published: Invalid Date DRAMATIC pictures show a bus resting upright against the entrance of a tunnel after flipping over in a crash Three people were badly injured and the driver was left trapped after the smash in Spain The bus flipped over at about 8.45am on the C-32 highway in Barcelona between Pineda de Mar and Tordera As many as 46 passengers were injured with two of them initially trapped inside - including the driver Emergency services eventually managed to pull out the pair stuck in the wreck Three passengers were left critically injured with a further seven including the driver seriously injured and recovering in hospital ambulances and medical helicopters rushed to the scene The bus was taking workers from Barcelona to Tordera Passengers were staff of Inditex, the Spanish multinational clothing company behind popular brand Zara. The newspaper said it spoke to a worker named Julieta who was onboard the bus and injured in the crash She said shortly before being taken to hospital: "I fell asleep and I didn't hear anything Crash investigators are probing whether the bus had a tyre puncture leading to an explosion sound that witnesses claim to have heard crashing into the side of the road and flipping upright at the tunnel's entrance Traffic patrols were called to the scene to work with emergency services Catalonia authorities have sent out a 'PROCICTAT' alert with a group of firefighters climbing up to the top of the tunnel to reach the front of the vehicle Inditex informed other staff members of the accident Catalonia minister Joan Ignasi Elena said: "Following with concern the accident of a bus on the C-32 Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden The bus was carrying around 60 staff when it crashed near Pineda de Mar 50 kilometres (30 miles) up the coast from Barcelona leaving the front end of the vehicle embedded in the roof of the tunnel at a 45-degree angle The emergency services in the northeastern Catalonia region said they "treated 52 people" of whom three were in critical condition and had to be flown to hospital by helicopter Els bombers estan intentant rescatar dues persones atrapades a la part davantera de l'autobús que ha bolcat a la C-32 a Tordera https://t.co/KLwK4HpbaL pic.twitter.com/tQj42Uo5FR the fire service said they had to work to cut free the driver who was trapped inside the vehicle #bomberscat hem alliberat el conductor de l'autobús accidentat a la C-32 a Pineda de Mar i estem fent maniobres amb les autoescales per evacuar-lo del lloc. S'ha habilitat el pavelló de Pineda de Mar per poder atendre a les persones afectades. pic.twitter.com/UM4GcUrwjt from Barcelona to Tordera where several of its brands are based the emergency services believed one of the vehicle's tyres blew out causing the driver to lose control and hit the crash barrier It may have forced the vehicle onto its back wheels its front end rearing up to jam itself into the roof of the tunnel entrance The Spanish fashion giant owns Inditex owns eight brands Please log in here to leave a comment the Delegation of Social Pastoral is holding a religious service followed by a concert for peace also coinciding with World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday 25 September The religious service will take place inside the Basilica starting at 7:00 pm and led by Monsignor Javier Vilanova there will be a concert for peace featuring several choirs made up of Ukrainian refugees and Ukrainians from Barcelona’s catholic community The choirs participating are: Pineda de Mar refugees choir "Oranta" choir of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Parish of Barcelona "Fills de la Mare de Déu" youth choir from the Església de la Mare de Déu del Perpetu Auxili the choir of the Ukrainian community of the parish of Sant Josep and the choir of the community at Església de Nostra Senyora del Perpetu Auxili will sing on the staircase on the Nativity façade with a repertory to promote and defend peace around the world One of the songs will be Beethoven’s Ode To Joy You must have tickets to enter the Basilica for the religious service. To attend, sign up beforehand for free by contacting psocial@arqbcn.cat or 933 176 397. Event streamed live here. The concert will be open to all on Carrer de la Marina We use our own and third-party cookies to improve this website as well as collect and analyze access data By clicking on 'OK' you accept the use of your data for these purposes You can modify this consent whenever you wish Socialist party PSC looks like the clear winner in Sunday’s vote although it will fall some way short of achieving a majority Separatist parties are in danger of losing their decade-long hold of power in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region, with the pro-union Socialist party poised to win the most votes in Sunday’s election, according to a near-complete count of the ballots. The four pro-independence parties, led by the Together party of former regional president Carles Puigdemont, were set to get a total of 61 seats, short of the key figure of 68 seats needed for a majority in the chamber. The Socialists, led by former health minister Salvador Illa, were on course to win 42 seats, up from 33 in 2021, when they also barely won the most votes but were unable to form a government. The Socialists will still need to earn the backing of other parties to put Illa in charge. Dealmaking in the coming days, perhaps weeks, will be key to forming a government. Neither a hung parliament nor a new election is out of the question. Read moreBut Illa’s surge should bode well for the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez and the Socialists before European parliament elections next month The snap election was called in March by Catalonia’s ERC president after opposition parties voted down the budget proposed by his minority government The ERC (Republican Left party) had governed in coalition with Junts, which is led by the self-exiled former Catalan president Puigdemont, until festering disagreements led the latter to abandon the government in October 2022 Sunday’s vote comes six and a half years after Puigdemont plunged Spain into its worst political crisis in decades by staging an unlawful, unilateral referendum on regional independence and following it up with a unilateral declaration of independence The conservative Spanish government of the time responded by sending in thousands of police officers to stop people voting, often violently. It then sacked Puigdemont and his cabinet, dissolved the regional parliament and took direct control of Catalonia. Puigdemont fled Spain to avoid arrest leaving other key figures in the independence movement to face trial and prison and called for a new “era of dialogue and understanding” they were nothing like as contentious as the amnesty law that Sánchez introduced in April in order to win the support of the ERC and Junts and thereby secure his return to office after last summer’s inconclusive general election Polls had consistently pointed to a win for the PSC Illa has acknowledged that some people remain unconvinced by the amnesty which the People’s party and others have decried as a cynical self-serving and craven piece of political manoeuvring by Sánchez but he has said the move and other conciliatory gestures have greatly reduced tensions He accused the ERC and Junts of being too obsessed with independence to improve Catalonia’s declining public services or to prepare for the drought in the region over the past three years Free weekly newsletterThe most pressing stories and debates for Europeans – from identity to economics to the environment In an interview with the Guardian on Friday Illa said a PSC-led government would allow Catalonia to move past what he called a lost decade of rule by the ERC and Junts “This election could – and should – open a new era in Catalonia that I’d define in two words: the verbs ‘unite’ and ‘serve’,” he said “When you talk to people about what matters to them about education – which was always excellent in Catalonia but which is now lagging behind the rest of Spain – about infrastructure who is preparing to return to Spain once the amnesty law takes effect has said his party may abandon its support for Sánchez if it does not like the composition of a PSC-led government During a final campaign rally in the south of France on Friday Puigdemont appealed for the faithful to come out and vote “This vote will be a banged fist on the table – a way of saying ‘enough!’,” he told supporters “Enough of mistreating our language and culture and saying sorry for who we want to be The moment to say ‘enough!’ is now – saying it the day after the election will be too late.” Aragonès also urged pro-independence voters to turn out in force “I ask you to fill the ballot boxes with republican votes,” he said on Friday against the monarchy and against corruption Recent polls suggest the appetite for an independent Catalonia continues to diminish. At the height of the crisis in October 2017, a survey by the Catalan government’s centre for opinion studies found that 48.7% of Catalans supported independence and 43.6% did not. A poll in March from the same centre found 51% were against and 42% in favour. Associated Press contributed to this report Sector urges authorities to take "quick" action and government says it will prioritize affected areas when giving tourism-related funding ACN | Barcelona The Catalan tourism industry has expressed concerns over the perspectives of the 2020 season, which will start in few months, due to the effects of Storm Gloria Tarragona's federation of hotel and tourism businesses (FEHT) urged authorities to take "quick" action on Friday in order to repair the damage caused by the rough weather told the Catalan News Agency (ACN) that he hopes all administrations will "spend budget and efforts" so that everything is ready for Easter when typically the season is considered open Easter week falls in the second week of April this year The Ebre river region and especially its delta is a place that especially worries the sector "It is a very important tourist destination for us," he says leading to serious damage to rice fields and its rich ecosystem The exceptionally bad weather conditions also affected Barcelona's coast and the beaches and coastal towns north of the capital in both the Maresme county and especially the southern part of the Costa Brava The mayors of the northern part of Maresme – which includes Sant Pol de Mar Santa Susanna and Malgrat de Mar – asked for "diligence" to administrations "The level of disaster is very high," they say and the sea has swallowed part of the sand A campsite area in Malgrat de Mar has been seriously damaged the beaches and the maritime promenades are not in good condition but round-the-clock works have started to repair the damage "It is only 70 days left [for the beginning of the tourism season] and we know the promenade won't look as we would like to but we will do our best so that people see that we have made a great effort to make it look decent," said Xavier Amor 'Disaster area' in Barcelona and elsewhere Some of these towns – which have already begun repairing some areas – are considering requesting to be declared a disaster area by the Spanish government Barcelona has already announced that it will request so for its coast The European Union activated the Copernicus satellite to assess the damage of Storm Gloria in Catalonia.  20171:30 PM UTCCatalonia protests after violent secession voteMetro stations were closed pickets blocked roads and state workers walked out during a general strike in Catalonia after Spanish police used batons and rubber bullets to disrupt an independence referendum [1/28]Spanish National Police officers stand outside their hotel as they face locals protesting their presence in Pineda de Mar [2/28]Firemen stand as they take part in a protest two days after the banned independence referendum near Parliament in Barcelona [3/28]People place flowers on the gate of the Ramon Llull high school where Spanish police clashed with voters during the banned referendum in Barcelona [5/28]A car tries to get past lorries on the AP-7 motorway which was blocked during a partial regional strike called by pro-independence parties and unions near La Roca del Valles outside Barcelona [6/28]People block C-32 road during a partial regional strike called by pro-independence parties and unions in Sant Pol de Mar wrapped with Esteladas (Catalan separatist flags) walk through a street as they arrive to attend a protest in Barcelona [8/28]Catalan regional police officers walk through a street covered with ballots for the banned independence referendum thrown by people outside People's Party (PP) regional headquarters during a protest in Barcelona [9/28]Firefighters hold up their hands during a demonstration called to protest against police actions in Barcelona [10/28]People shout during a protest outside the Spanish National Police main police station in Barcelona [11/28]A demonstrator raises her arms next to a Catalan regional police officer outside Civil Guards barracks during a protest in Barcelona [12/28]A worker closes an entrance gate to Catalunya Square subway station during a partial regional strike in Barcelona [13/28]A man shouts slogans as people arrive at Plaza Catalunya station during a partial regional strike in Barcelona [14/28]An old man sits outside an almost closed La Boqueria market during a partial regional strike in Barcelona [15/28]Picketers block Gran Via street during a partial regional strike in Barcelona [16/28]A Spanish National Police officer helps an elderly woman during a protest against Spanish National Police outside his headquarters in Barcelona [17/28]National Police officers shout and celebrate as companions arrive at their hotel while people protest outside in Pineda de Mar town [18/28]People raise their hands during a protest the day after the banned independence referendum in Barcelona [19/28]Catalan President Carles Puigdemont (R) and other regional government members stand with people in Plaza Sant Jaume as they join a protest called by pro-independence groups for citizens to gather 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All rights reserved At 38, Pere Aragonès has become Catalonia’s youngest president since the transition to democracy in the 1970s and the first person Esquerra Republicana member to hold the post with full executive powers since the 1930s But who is this pro-independence politician and how did get to where he is today The grandson of a hotelier and longtime mayor of Pineda de Mar Aragonès is not the charismatic leader one thinks of when pondering the question of what it means to be a prominent politician.  He’s more of the meticulous managerial type for his thorough study of superfluous tax money spending detailed in Spain’s official gazette or for frequently measuring his words to avoid being the sole focus of attention.  This restraint applies to his private life too: the snippets he shares of his home life with his wife Janina—who actually used to be a member of the conservative Convergència party—their child Clàudia are always endearing yet calculated.  And although he’s one of the few distinguished left-wing politicians who still always wears a suit and tie he’s long been an active Esquerra party member having joined the youth group in 1998 at the age of 16 before becoming their spokesperson from 2004 to 2007.  With a law degree from Catalonia’s Open University and a master’s in economic history from the University of Barcelona the politician has held various positions in politics since 2006 when he became an MP in the Catalan parliament at the young age of 24 He has also studied economic development and public policy at Harvard University.  Aragonès was appointed Catalonia’s economy secretary a post he held at the height of the 2017 independence push and while many of his colleagues were charged and sentenced for organizing the referendum Aragonès has steered clear of the same fate and has always denied having used public or international funds for this purpose.  a journalist who describes him as the embodiment of “pragmatic pro-independence” politics in the only biography that has ever been written about him openly questions whether Esquerra strategically protected him knowing that one day he would lead the party.  serving a 13-year sentence for sedition and misuse of public funds and their second in command Marta Rovira in Switzerland to avoid trial Aragonès became the party’s most senior member in 2018 as vice president in the coalition government with JxCat.  When president Quim Torra was barred from public office in September 2020 for hanging yellow ribbons in solidarity with the jailed leaders from public buildings during an electoral campaign period, Aragonès became Catalonia’s interim president - a position he has maintained since then. As a politician, Aragonès is a left-leaning euro-enthusiast who is very much in favor of independence, but has always taken a less confrontational approach than JxCat politicians.  It is no secret this is one of the biggest hurdles the parties have had to overcome in order to reach a coalition agreement and to avoid a snap election.  “There are different points of view, different strategic views, as to how we can achieve independence so we needed some time to put these two different views together,” the ERC politician explained openly. And although seeking independence will be one of the key issues for the Catalan government in the coming years, Aragonès is clear that the effects of the Covid-19 crisis will also have to be countered.  “The agreement between Junts and Esquerra Republicana is to continue working for Catalan independence,” Aragonès told Catalan News, but it is also “for the reconstruction of Catalonia after the pandemic.” A MAN from Henley will take on an ironman challenge in memory of a teenager who died in a car crash last year a 112-mile bike ride and a 26-mile run in Calella Delivering the news from Henley on Thames and South Oxfordshire for over 100 years He died in February last year aged 19 when the BMW he was travelling in struck a tree on the A4130 between Bix and Nettlebed Sammy is the younger brother of Mr Trailor-Thompson’s oldest friend who lives in Nicholas Road with mother Justine Morris and sister Zuzu Phillips hopes to raise more than £3,500 for RoadPeace The challenge starts and finishes at Calella beach followed by cycling two loops along the coastline from Calella to Badalona The third leg is a three-lap run between Calella and Pineda de Mar Mr Trailor-Thompson said: “Sammy grew up doing triathlons so I’ve wanted to do an ironman for quite a while and it all aligned It felt like the right thing to do and the right time to do it “Jamie’s family have also been involved and supported by RoadPeace since Sammy’s road traffic collision Just seeing that they’ve had that safe space and relatability has definitely helped them in the changes in circumstances that have happened since The reason I’ve gone with the charity is mainly because I do think stuff needs to be done around road safety if you look at other developed countries in the world they all have a graduated driving licence system and that system has significantly helped their road safety not only for their own lives but for the possible collateral loss if they were to get into an accident there’s probably been a number of incidents like this just around Henley “There can be a lot of social pressures that people think they need to live up to and I think more can be done “Driving with a black box for a year made my driving so much better because I was conscious of how you drive I don’t understand why you can’t mandate that as something for young drivers “The loss of life risk to any innocent bystander or any other road user or children crossing the road from school is mental and it’s like they’re putting so much trust in teenage boys who really don’t have any requirement to be monitored or anything Mr Trailor-Thompson has spent the last six months in training for what will be his first triathlon He has trained for between 10 and 20 hours a week including in the pool at Gillotts leisure centre and cycling in and around Henley and the Chilterns He said: “Sammy was very sporty when he was younger and was part of Henley Triathlon Club especially towards the last part of his life I found myself being in a position to really relate to him and that was really lovely “Jamie and I went to nursery together at Treetops in Henley We’ve known each other since we were two years old Sammy had always been a large part of my life.” Mr Trailor-Thompson hopes to overcome his fear of deep water He said: “It’s an irrational fear so this will be a serious undertaking I’m going to have to be in deep water for about an hour surrounded by other people which I think will make it better but it’s still going to be mentally challenging That was definitely a big reason for me picking this one because there’s various different iron man races I’ve only been swimming for fitness for the last six months and I’ve put a huge amount of work into it “I have been exposing myself to open water swimming bit by bit over the last two months and I’m now confident enough to be in the water on my own I think the adrenaline will get me through “I’m definitely feeling apprehensive but also feeling anxious and excited I’ve done enough work now and I feel comfortable and confident that I’ll see it through to the end.” HIGGS GROUP Tel: 01491 419400 www.higgsgroup.co.uk HENLEY PAGES Tel: 01491 419419 www.henleypages.com HIGGS PRINTING & DESIGN Tel: 01491 419429 www.higgsprinting.co.uk HIGGS OFFICE SUPPLIES Tel: 01491 419499 www.higgsofficesupplies.co.uk HENLEY LIFE MAGAZINE Tel: 01491 419449 www.henleylife.co.uk © Higgs & Co (Printers) Limited 2016 | Registered in England number 1418717 Powered by Miles 33 one of the most recognized beer brands in Spain has launched an incredible promotion for music lovers The company will hide in the collars of Estrella Damm beer bottles a golden pass for all the festivals it sponsors in Catalonia and Andorra Whoever finds the golden necklace will win “La Poolsera 2023 de Estrella Damm” which will give them access to 21 free music festivals throughout Catalonia over the next 10 years as those who fail to find the golden necklace will also have a chance to win All Estrella Damm returnable bottle collars will carry a promotional code on the back of the bottle which can be used to enter the draw for a free entry to the 21 Catalan festivals in 2023 Entering the sweepstakes is as easy as going to the brand’s website and registering the code Estrella Damm’s promotion is an excellent opportunity for music lovers to enjoy a large number of festivals without having to worry about the cost of tickets Estrella Damm’s Poolsera 2023 is not only a ticket to 21 free music festivals an exclusive and non-transferable piece of digital art it is the work of Barcelona artist Alex Trochut and has been generated on the blockchain00 Polygon representing the beer’s first foray into the world of NFTs If you want to win the first NFT (Non Fungible Token) of Estrella Damm, you will have to look for the golden necklace among the bottles in the bars Whoever finds the golden necklace will be able to enjoy a unique experience offered by the brewery The festivals 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Created by JEZZ Media Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience How Gerard Villaret Horcajo falls in love with this cut of tuna The chef’s most favourite ingredient“I remember the first time I ate it. My brother was the first person who made me try chutoro, amongst many other things. My brother was born to be a chef, and I have followed in his footsteps since I was young.”Horcajo reminisces about his 17-year-old self helping out his brother on Sunday’s mornings at a Barcelona restaurant The owner would leave to buy fresh seafood every week He watched his brother filleting fish into 3 parts That was when he had his first taste of chutoro the meat from tuna’s belly near its fin and back The pink firm meat is filled with layers of healthy fats Do you like it?’ I remember chutoro because we worked together in a seafood restaurant in Spain It’s nice and has a rich taste of fat." That was the first time he learnt to cherish this treasure from the sea But we don't have such a thing as chutoro or otoro This is something that came into Spanish gastronomy by the Japanese influence and we cut it a little bit thicker like sashimi “Chutoro doesn’t need anything to compliment it Undoubtedly, he also brings his favourite part of tuna belly to Elements, Inspired by Ciel Bleu The chef wants everyone to enjoy it the way he finds best — raw.Chef’s signature dish using chutoro“I like making chutoro as a starter it’s going to be harder to enjoy the rest of the meal My chutoro strikes a very nice balance between fattiness and acidity." Horcajo does not want to keep this delicious piece a secret The chef wants to introduce them to the less fatty chutoro “Try this,” said Horcajo whilst handing us a pink translucent, yet firm, slice. “At Elements We use oyster and oyster-based cream to balance the taste the new menu comes with pickled rhubarb and seasonal herbs They help balance out the oily taste with acidities whilst adding some aroma and it gives an interesting twist when it meets with chutoro’s fattiness that melts in your mouth.” Prices start from a 4-course experience at 3,800++ Baht per person After nearly two decades of polishing her prose for Marie Claire this Bangkokian finds herself as the Digital Editor of the MICHELIN Guide Thailand and Vietnam She enjoys exchanging cultural views over a Gin Rickey or getting lost in the mysteries of an Agatha Christie novel One of the world’s most celebrated chefs discusses his legacy Escondido brings authentic Mexican cuisine to Korea Being a female chef in the culinary world is no easy feat We asked female chefs leading MICHELIN Star restaurants in Thailand to spill their best-kept secrets How a young Greek chef has made a mark on the vibrant culinary scene of the Land of Smiles From listening bars to neighbourhood restaurants explore all the top recommendations from Chishuru’s Adejoké Bakare and a savory broth — mien luon is a beloved Vietnamese classic Bib Gourmand Pierozek brings people together for delicious the chef and restaurateur behind MICHELIN-Starred Row on 5 and a whole lot more shares his top London recommendations The woman behind CORE by Clare Smyth gives us her take on the best restaurants in the city discusses why he works in east London and where to find the best food in the city Check out these familiar faces in brand-new settings We get top recommendations from one of the world’s most decorated chefs including where she goes for proper French cuisine The Three-Star chef shares her top picks for dining and unwinding across the city What happens when a restaurant has attained three MICHELIN Stars Described as the pinnacle of culinary achievement many chefs will say that achieving the coveted accolade is just the beginning where the food scene is both ruthless and exhilarating the Lion City's top chefs reveal what comes after three MICHELIN Stars — and why staying on top is even harder than getting there Two of Harlem's Black- and female-owned restaurants on the iconic neighborhood Non-members can add the privileges at checkout through our 30 day free trial By continuing I accept the Terms & Condition and Privacy Policy. I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels The chef\u2019s most favourite ingredient\u201cI remember the first time I ate it. My brother was the first person who made me try chutoro, amongst many other things. My brother was born to be a chef, and I have followed in his footsteps since I was young.\u201dHorcajo reminisces about his 17-year-old self helping out his brother on Sunday\u2019s mornings at a Barcelona restaurant the meat from tuna\u2019s belly near its fin and back Do you like it?\u2019 I remember chutoro because we worked together in a seafood restaurant in Spain It\u2019s nice and has a rich taste of fat.\" That was the first time he learnt to cherish this treasure from the sea \u201cChutoro doesn\u2019t need anything to compliment it the nicest part is when you eat it raw.\u201d Undoubtedly, he also brings his favourite part of tuna belly to Elements, Inspired by Ciel Bleu The chef wants everyone to enjoy it the way he finds best \u2014 raw.Chef\u2019s signature dish using chutoro\u201cI like making chutoro as a starter it\u2019s going to be harder to enjoy the rest of the meal My chutoro strikes a very nice balance between fattiness and acidity.\" Horcajo does not want to keep this delicious piece a secret \u201cTry this,\u201d said Horcajo whilst handing us a pink translucent, yet firm, slice. \u201cAt Elements Rhubarb\u2019s aftertaste lasts quite long and it gives an interesting twist when it meets with chutoro\u2019s fattiness that melts in your mouth.\u201d Each add-on \u00e0 la carte dish is 800++ Baht A MAN from Henley has completed an Ironman challenge despite discovering an injury which meant he had to go to hospital cycled 112 miles and ran 26 miles in Callela He took on the challenge in memory of Sammy Phillips the younger brother of his oldest friend Jamie who died in a car crash in February last year The BMW he was travelling in struck a tree between Bix and Nettlebed completed the challenge in 10 hours and 49 minutes He set off from Garbí Beach in Calella on October 6 for the swim despite finding out after the feat that he had heat exhaustion and ischemic colitis a condition which affects the large intestine Participants have to swim a lap at the beach cycle two loops along the coastline from Callela to Badalona and the final leg is a three-lap run between Callela and Pineda de Mar sister Zuzu and their mother Justine Morris Mr Trailor-Thompson said: “I can’t explain the feeling you get crossing that finish line and to be able to do that in Sammy’s memory felt amazing I felt really sore and I had to go to hospital in the evening in Callela The ordeal was a bit scary but I’m in the UK now and I’m doing well “During the final leg it was really hard to keep going I got to one-and-a-half miles to go and I was really starting to shut down I think it’s because I knew the finish line was coming My body was started to tell itself to chill out I had exercise-related heat exhaustion and on Sunday evening I had a body temperature of around 40C but I was super “I’m really scared of deep water but that didn’t really affect me on the day which was probably due to adrenaline but also the fact that you get this real sense of community It’s weird because you’re on your own but you also feel like you’re part of a team “When they were prepping everyone to get into the water ‘You’ve all got your why’ and the why is a big thing I was thinking I had to finish it for Sammy There wasn’t really a question of finishing it or not who supported him for the duration of the challenge Mr Trailor-Thompson said: “Millie was incredibly proud of me She ran about 10km chasing me around the route Having her supporting me made a massive difference.” He said the swim was easier than he anticipated because of good conditions He said: “The swim was really straight forward My body felt absolutely fine the whole time “I didn’t have any issues at all so I was quite happy with that The route for the cycle ride was fantastic It was right next to the Mediterranean so you’re overlooking the ocean for most of it where I started struggling a little bit and I’d taken in a lot of fluids by that point so my tummy was quite sore but I pushed through it and took it a little bit easy for a few minutes and was able to recover and get a good speed after that “The first four-miles of the run were really tough Your legs don’t want to move in the way you want them to There were definitely points where your brain is telling you no but you’ve got to push through that I started picking up a little bit of speed and stopping at various nutrition stations and that was my strategy for the rest of the race “When the pain came and the mental challenge that’s when you think of why you’re doing it It’s only natural at those points that Sammy occupied my mind and it was a big driving force to get out of a rut and move on.” Mr Trailor-Thompson hopes by raising money for RoadPeace He said: “It feels amazing to know that I can hopefully do something to make a real change and prevent an unnecessary loss of life “Graduated driving licences should really be in place and hopefully RoadPeace can use that money to help drive that change “Something needs to change in the legislation to protect the lives of people who are probably too young and too inexperienced to know how much danger they are in when they are driving cars there are so many more cars on the road and I think it’s crazy that the onus is put on 17- 18- or 19-year-old boys to keep themselves safe when your brain may not be in a grown enough state to make rational decisions.” So that your dogs don't suffer so much from the heat and you don't suffer going to the beach without them we leave you the best beaches to swim together The perfect beach for dogs because it is better for dogs than for people A small beach lacking in services with an orientation that does not help sunbathing but it is perfect for taking dogs for a swim You can visit in Sitges, half an hour from Barcelona, near the cement plant and can be reached by following the old Castelldefels road so you can also crown the day with a walk through the park The dog beach in Barcelona has been a resounding success since it opened a few years ago A kennel of 1,250 m² with a maximum capacity of 100 dogs where in August even queues form dogs can access any beach without time limitation with the exception of Easter This Zone for dogs of 1.000m2 is located between the streets Vandellòs and Tamarit this is one of the most comfortable beaches to go with our animals it has a capacity for 100 people and 75 dogs so you can enjoy a large space without being too cramped During the summer months, close to the thermal power plant of Cubelles, a Zone for dogs is enabled on the beach of Les Salines It is a stretch of more than 450 meters long of sand and gravel ideal for playing and bathing with your dog without having to worry about space The beach is composed of fine golden sand and is open from June 15 to September 16 the beaches of Arenys de Mar accept dogs from 8 pm until 8 am Includes all basic services and marine rescue the beach of Pineda de Mar has a small fenced section for dogs during the summer months.  It is located in front of the two campsites and dogs do not need to be registered in the municipality The enclosure has litter garbage cans and bags for excrement in case you forget them at home if you are looking for a place a little more remote and quiet this is your place you can enjoy between 1.600m2 and 5.000m2 of sand certainly more than enough space to play and bathe with your furry friend This dog beach is located near the boat launching area so you can not only enjoy a fun day with your dog but also a traditional Mediterráneo landscape The waters of this beach are characterized by their transparency and the sand is fine and pleasant The Zone is delimited with wooden fences and has a maximum capacity of 150 people From June 1 to September 30, this beach of Mataró is enabled for dogs and people to enjoy a refreshing day at sea It is located next to the pier and dogs must be registered and microchipped to register them at the ticket The beach has lifeguard service and access hours are from 10-19h with a capacity of only 60 people and 40 dogs is located behind the Badalona municipal swimming pool and all animals attending must be microchipped In the midst of the Cap de Creus we found this canine beach next to the parking lot of the Platja Gran  It is a sandy Zone from where we can enjoyspectacular views of the village of white and picturesque houses.  Madrid : Spanish police have uncovered hundreds of marijuana plants in a disused hotel on the Mediterranean coast and arrested four people as part of the operation Officers raided the hotel in the town of Pineda de Mar about 60 kilometres (40 miles) north of Barcelona on Wednesday and found marijuana plants in various stages of growth covering three of its five floors "The group was preparing other rooms on other floors to increase the area of cultivation," the statement said from the nearby towns of Blanes and Lloret de Mar who are suspected of running the marijuana growth operation The authorities seized 2,491 marijuana plants from the hotel as well as smoke extractors and air conditioning machines and fertilisers used for growing the plants.  Police estimate the marijuana seized in the raid would have a street value of around 60,000 euros ($67,000) If you want to escape the heat and enjoy like a child in a water park near Barcelona But there is a fourth option (beyond hosing down a rooftop): water parks those blue paradises of childhood still exist and although as adults we tend to forget them that fantasy mixture of swimming pool and amusement park and in Catalonia there are a few where you can go to spend a fun and if you are one of those who have already googled “waterpark near me” or are already crazy typing waterpark or aquapark to find all the options In today’s list you will find the best water park for you to enjoy this summer From the ticket entrance to the city you can already see the domes of some of its most striking slides rafting River… The name already warns you of what you are going to find 50 meters long and with waves up to two meters high so that you can spend the afternoon in the Mediterráneo countryside swimming as if you were in the wild Pacific Ocean 19 for those under 1,2m and 33 for those over 1,2m Few names are more fitting for our childhood dreams. This water park in the Maresme is one of the great regulars of the Barcelona minors when the summer approaches Its slides are in the childhood memories of many of us and attractions such as the donuts (and the custom of generating traffic jams on purpose) as it has been for years the main stage of the Circuit the big gay party that takes over Barcelona during August 16,50 for those under 1,2m and 26€ for for those over 1,2m Free buses and trains leave Barcelona every day It is a large park with a large wave pool of 3,000 m2, unique in Europe, and a climbing area on one of its pools. In addition, to make your stay more comfortable, there are two restaurants, three bars and a kiosk where you can eat and have an ice cream. 💸 General admission tickets: 28€. Under 1.20 m and over 1.20 m The water parks are usually, curiously, near the coast, however this is the exception, as it is located in a village in the interior of Tarragona. It is a small and familiar park, although it still has attractions  that fill us with adrenaline, such as the Anaconda or the Kamikaze. In addition, every Saturday until August 13, it offers zumba classes in the afternoons and various activities such as DJ sessions or batukadas.   📍 Finca les Basses, Albinyana. Bus service from Sitges, Tarragona and other locations. 💸 General admission tickets: 24€. 8 for children between 0.90m and 1.10m. 15€ for children under 1,40m. Marineland has a special feature: Not only people swim here, but also other animals. The park, halfway between an attraction and a zoo, houses a Dolphinarium where you can learn about bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, Humboldt penguins from Peru and Chile, and an aviary with 10 different types of birds. In addition, water attractions such as the Black Hole slide, the 15-meter Boomerang and other usual suspects of this type of attractions. 📍 Carretera Malgrat, Palafolls. Free bus service in nearby towns such as Lloret de Mar, Malgrat de Mar, Calella, Pineda and Blanes.  8€ from 0.9m to 1.1m in height. 14.40 below 1.4m and 22.50 above 1.4m. View this post on Instagram Not all water parks have long slides with free fall or artificial wave pools we can also find them on the same beach in a smaller format where the waves depend on the weather and the slides are inflatable as is the case of AquaPark of Santa Susana So if you don’t know whether to choose between a quiet beach day and a bit of fun this option is perfect as it brings together the best of both worlds And if you’re not too fond of the board will make for a great day out on the water 15€  from 0.9m to 1.4m in height and 25€ above 1.4m The King Khajuna, the highest free fall in Europe at 31 meters, and also Woody’s Lagoon or the Loo River, a 1,500-meter course along a canal around the park. For the quieter ones, Playa Paraíso, a Caribbean beach in the province of Tarragona. 📍 Av. Alcalde Pere Molas, km 2, Salou. Direct trains from Barcelona to PortAventura station 💸  39€ from 4 to 10 years old and for seniors over 60. 45€ from 11 to 59 years old. Carolina Roca, a young woman of Cuban origin, was in the top 10 of the Miss World Spain 2022 pageant, who is the wife of former Cuban volleyball player Alain Roca. On June 18, the Miss World Spain 2022 beauty pageant was held in the town of Pineda de Mar, Barcelona. The young woman of Cuban origin Carolina Roca was among the 10 most beautiful in the Iberian country. “Top 10 Miss Spain 2022. I couldn’t be more proud of the excellent week I’ve had, of having given 100% in everything and of being among the best interviews of the jury. It has been a great experience that has made me grow even more as a human being and gain incredible mastery on stage.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by ᴄᴀʀᴏʟɪɴᴀ 🕊 (@carolinaroca_model) He also wanted to thank the people who made new opportunities possible: “This is just the beginning because new projects will come on the way. I am infinitely grateful to my coach Paco Wandosel, Blanca and Juanjo, my family and all the audience, who believed in me from the very first minute.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by ᴄᴀʀᴏʟɪɴᴀ 🕊 (@carolinaroca_model) Her husband, the former volleyball player, also very happy with the result, commented on his social networks: “I am very proud of my girl Carolina Roca, Miss Lugo, for finishing in the Top 10 of the Miss World Spain 2022 Beauty Pageant, right among the favorites,” adding that his partner's result is a “reward for sacrifice, perseverance and goals in life.” “We want to motivate everyone to always follow their dreams. Don’t stop at anything; everything is possible! Thank you to those who supported us. We extend our humble and sincere gratitude to you. Thank you,” Alain wrote on his Facebook profile, a motivational message to keep them from fulfilling their dreams. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ᴄᴀʀᴏʟɪɴᴀ 🕊 (@carolinaroca_model) At just 22 years old, Carolina has fulfilled a dream, in a contest where she reached 10th place among 49 other contestants. According to reports from the contest platform, the young woman studied International Trade and Accounting, as well as e-commerce, loves reading, dancing, chamber music, cinema and is fond of oenology. The winner of the Miss World Spain 2022 beauty pageant was the representative of Castellón, the 26-year-old Paula Pérez Sánchez Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked with * Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The 26-year-old beauty holds a degree in medicine and surgery. She is a model and works as a resident doctor. Andrea Franco of Las Palmas and María José García of Málaga were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Completing the Top 6 finalists were Mireia Casajuana of Barcelona, Laura Etayo of Navarra, and Indara Fuentes of Sevilla. The new Miss World Spain succeeds Ana García and will represent Spain at the 71st Miss World pageant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paula Pérez (@paulaswnson) Photos: LM Gòmez Pozo / Miss World Spain, Paula Pérez / Instagram The 20-year-old model and engineering student in Cartagena edged out 48 other contestants from across the country to win the national competition. Iván Cardell of Illes Balears and Borja Atanes of Ourense were the first and second runners-up, respectively. The representatives of Barcelona, Málaga, and Córdoba completed the Top 6 finalists. "I never imagined that something like this could happen to me. It has been a unique, incredible and unbeatable experience in all aspects, I have friends for life," the new Mister International Spain shared on social media. "I want to thank the organization for making all this possible and especially the people who have trusted me from the beginning," he added. Daniel succeeds last year's titleholder Alexander Calvo and is expected to represent Spain in an international competition yet to be announced. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ᴅᴀɴɪ ʟᴏʀᴇɴᴛᴇ (@daniellorente_) Photos: LM Gòmez Pozo / Mister Internacional España