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the youngest ever MotoGP World Champion in the form of a new tapas snack named in his honour designed by chef David Garcia Aparicio of the ‘Guia Repsol’-recommended Hacienda El Rosalejo welcomed the Repsol rider in the Cloister of San Francisco along with a group of participants in the contest who had the privilege of meeting Marquez in person Villamartin (Population: 12,000) has an important archaeological heritage due to the melting pot of cultures present in the town for more than eight centuries An example of this cultural wealth is Matrera Castle which has been recently restored and is one of the monuments listed in the ‘Guia Repsol’ Villamartin incorporates the dolmens at Alberite Leave a Reply Lo siento, debes estar registrado para publicar un comentario The opening of Eduardo’s La Plaza was a star-studded affair and proved a hit with the packed house who turned out for an evening of fine food excellent entertaining and an amazing atmosphere Mr Wright explained that Eduardo’s is his tribute to his dad “This is a personal thing [opening Eduardo’s] for me to do since my father passed away last year,” he explained I actually said to my dad that I was ready to open up that I wanted to open up another Olivia’s.” Eduardo’s was originally owned by Elliot’s father and the former TOWIE star pitched the idea of knocking the restaurants together on the Plaza so it “would be big enough for Olivia’s.” “He agreed and I actually made plans for it and showed him the renders So my dad got to see what I was going to do,” he said The plans that Mr Wright showed his dad before he passed actually when onto form the basis of his Olivia’s La Cala rebuild in Marbella after it was burned down in April 2021 “It has been such an emotional journey for me here because my dad knew I was going to do this it was originally going to be called Olivia’s La Plaza but after his passing Elliott explained that he learned everything he knew from his father’s tutelage after working his way up through the family business before appearing on TV.  He added: “If there was anything I could do for my dad then to prolong his legacy [this was it] Elliott worked tirelessly to bring his ‘party restaurant’ to Costa Blanca and completed the build in just seven weeks and two days provided the support needed for her husband to realise his dream of continuing his father’s legacy and admitted that the “lead up [to the opening] had been an absolute rollercoaster.” Sadie said that the restaurant was designed to have a party vibe and explained how hard her husband had worked up until the launch “What we’re going for here is a party vibe we want a mixture,” Sadie exclusively told Euro Weekly News “We watch grandfathers with their children on the dance floor and that’s what we like “[Elliott] has worked every hour under the sun but he’s pulled it out of the bag,” she said Sadie spoke passionately about the vision for the restaurant and revealed that the inspiration behind the idea was from the couple’s own holiday experiences “We would like somewhere that you can go and have a drink beforehand at the bar you can sit down and have a really lovely meal and go back to the bar “A lot of times you have to go to a restaurant and you leave to find a pub or where it gets busy it will suit everybody and people can spend their night.” The star of the opening night at Eduardo’s was undoubtedly TOWIE’s James Argent who lit up the crowd with some charismatic renditions of a few Frank Sinatra hits spoke exclusively to Euro Weekly News and praised Elliott before offering some insight into what he has planned for the future James revealed that he met Elliott when he was around 18 years old through his best friend Mark Wright (Elliott’s cousin) “I always heard about Elliott [through Mark] He spoke about him in high regard and that he was in Spain running restaurants and working with his dad,” he said “Mark always used to look up to him and I used to visit him in Spain before he came to England and went on TOWIE Arge said that he used to do “loads of gigs” at Olivia’s La Cala in Marbella and with the opening of Eduardo’s “we’re going to do something special here.” James said the opening of the restaurant in Villamartin was “fantastic.” Everyone enjoyed themselves and everyone was up on their feet dancing the night away He’s done everyone proud,” he said about his friend the fun-loving 34-year-old said that he would be spending time on his passion project “I plan on doing plenty more gigs over the summer now Eduardo’s is open and obviously more at Olivia’s La Cala,” he said That’s what I’m putting my passion into now I’m putting my heart and soul into it and I really love it.” I’m finally doing what I’ve always wanted to do.” Thank you for taking the time to read this article. Do remember to come back and check The Euro Weekly News website for all your up-to-date local and international news stories and remember, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram The National Police have arrested four people who are members of a criminal organization responsible for transporting huge quantities of marijuana from Spain to the United Kingdom The arrests took place in Orihuela Costa and Rojales where 114 kilos of marijuana were seized as it was being loaded onto a truck that the police said was being prepared for transportation to UK have been placed at the disposal of the Investigative Court in Orihuela The police were understood to have been tipped off by members of the public as a result of the close relationship they have built with the neighbourhood and with local business associations They were warned about the suspicion raised by some members of the gang and their regular visits to an industrial estate in Ciudad Quesada This resulted in the investigation of the location at a warehouse in Quesada that served as a logistics centre where several members of the organisation resided a truck with Polish license plates was identified at the warehouse loading numerous pallets into its trailer at which point the agents surprised the men seizing the merchandise and then searching the industrial warehouse This led to them finding 114 vacuum-pressed packages of marijuana The three people at the scene were immediately arrested There followed a search of the home in Villamartin where the members of the gang resided and a large amount of false documentation was seized including details of current accounts in Spanish banks in the name of many false identities together with a frequency jammer and 12 mobile phones The police operation concluded with the arrest of the four men as alleged perpetrators of the crimes of drug trafficking stunning championship golf courses and proximity to the coast Villamartin has become a popular destination for travellers and British people looking at moving to Spain but where do you go for all that essential information on the types of property on offer the best schools and the most popular restaurants To make moving to Villamartin a bit easier the Euro Weekly News has put together this handy guide to everything you need to know before heading over Villamartin is a fast-growing tourist destination located on the Southern Costa Blanca just west of Torrevieja and on the Orihuela Costa It is approximately 2.5 miles from the coast and between two main roads that link the town with the Mediterranean urbanisations of La Zenia and Cabo Roig The closest airport to Villamartin is Murcia Region Airport (RMU) which is just 22 miles away The Villamartin community is comprised of several individual urbanisations including Villacosta Most of the properties in the area are detached villas and prices for a detached property typically start around €170,000 Apartments and townhouses provide cheaper options for overseas property buyers and a modest apartment can be found for as little as €75,000 Swift Removals is a professional company that prides itself on providing excellent service for its customers Swift Removals is the name you can trust whether you are moving home within Spain or relocating to the UK/Spain They are available 7 days a week with a daily service to and from UK-Spain-UK Full or part loads with low cost insured storage in the UK and Spain with collection/delivery services also available alarmed buildings to ensure our clients goods are kept clean and well protected Whether in Spain or the UK each management team has a hands-on approach from making the tea to doing the deliveries themselves standards and meticulous attention to detail that have made the company successful are maintained and that every customer receives the high level of service that has earned the company its excellent reputation check out our 5 star review rating on our website & Facebook page For the best price call Steve quoting code Villamartin1 Website: Click here Facebook: Click here English TV in Spain is here for all your TV needs Stuart is a fully trained Sky TV installer having worked for Sky before moving to Spain and can install one-off priced free to air satellite systems (these will not receive Sky TV premium channels.) English TV in Spain can advise on IPTV in Villamartin plus advise you about the best English TV in Spain via IPTV in Spain English TV in Spain is now also installing Wireless Alarms Systems at affordable prices in Villamartin and Costa Blanca These alarms send alerts direct via your phone automatically if activated monitor video cameras with 2-way audio from your phone anywhere For Security Alarms Villamartin talk to English TV in Spain for total peace of mind Website: Click here Sadly as energy prices continue to escalate but air conditioning which can also warm the home is still a very cost-effective option and major manufacturers are creative and increasingly more efficient options Climazone can supply all leading brands of air conditioners Panasonic and Toshiba and if you ask for a free quote it will include IVA and installation as well as the cost of the model you choose The family-run business has been established for some 40 years and has the knowledge and expertise to advise on the most appropriate units for your property and ensure that they run smoothly All installations are undertaken by qualified refrigeration engineers with the guarantee that branded units are installed with a full manufacturer’s warranty as standard Office hours are from 9am to 5pm – 965 465 068 or you can contact Steve on 607 337 104 Email: Click here Website: Click here Facebook: Click here Instagram: Click here Spanish Number Plates have successfully registered over 3,000 vehicles in 12 years and have expertise and knowledge in the registration of all types of vehicles from many different countries as well as the transfer of ownership of Spanish registered vehicles stress-free and prompt service so that your vehicle is fully legal in Spain Whilst the majority of Spanish Number Plates’ clients are British they have also successfully re-registered vehicles from many other countries including Ireland Their service is designed to successfully take your vehicle through all of the phases necessary to make you a fully legal vehicle owner in Spain This specifically includes a matriculation engineer’s inspection and report (to satisfy the Spanish authorities that your vehicle is what it says it is on your present registration document and acceptable for use on Spanish roads) ITV (MOT) inspection and presentation of your documents to various Spanish government departments in your province Spanish Number Plates can also provide full Customs clearance where necessary Let the team at Spanish-Number-Plates.com put you on the right side of the road Email: info@spanish-number-plates.com Website: Click here Villamartin is one of the most popular places to spend some time on the tee The Alberite Dolmen (4,000 BC) is an impressive archaeological site consisting of ancient tombs Get adventurous on the huge water slides or cool down in the aqua pools The Orihuela Costa has the most Blue Flag beaches on the Costa Blanca Villamartin Plaza is an incredible place to soak up the atmosphere relax under the Mediterranean sun with a drink or explore the many eateries in the area The Villamartin area is not short of places to shop for food clothes and things for the home with shopping centres and of course the local Spanish markets for fresh produce Spend the day at La Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre with lots of high street shops and plenty of restaurants Head to the coast and try your hand at paddleboarding Steakstones Hot Rock Grill is one of the highest recommended steak houses in Villamartin veggie and gluten-free options as well as cocktails and live music If Italian cuisine is what you’re looking for La Fuente Dolce Vita comes highly recommended for their pasta For some of the best Indian food in Villamartin head to The Cooper Chimney – their jalfrezi is especially good For a chilled atmosphere with British and Mediterranean dishes head to Fairways Restaurant & Chill Out Lounge Quesada Fish & Chips 2 is the best in the area Munchies is a laid back cafe serving breakfast Address: Avenida de las Brisas 17 VIllamartin Plaza Bogey’s also serves up European cuisine and great burgers Olaf’s Monarch serves up European and German food in a warm and friendly atmosphere Che is an Argentinian grill serving up great steaks making sure there are some great schools is essential and Villamartin has some impressive education centres For schools teaching the British curriculum the best in the area is El Limonar International School Villamartin de las Montañas (Our Lady of the Mountains Public School) teaches the Spanish curriculum and is great for younger children wanting to learn the language Having access to quality healthcare is vital when moving to a new home and Villamartin has an impressive public health service as well as private healthcare options The Virgen de las Montañas Hospital is a privately managed hospital in agreement with the Andalucian Health Service and most of the private insurance companies that offers services to citizens in exactly the same way as any public or mixed management hospital Contact: 956 04 10 00 or click here for more information This centre offers healthcare for all of the family for those entitled to free healthcare in Spain Contact: 966 74 83 43 or click here for more information Dental Company has a complete medical team of specialists to offer you comprehensive solutions in oral health ranging from general dentistry to specialist treatments Contact: 956 730 777 / 606 946 038 or click here for more information Moving somewhere new is exciting but it’s important to know the contact information for the emergency services That´s why we have included information on important contacts when moving to Villamartin Thank you for taking the time to read this article, do remember to come back and check The Euro Weekly News website for all your up-to-date local and international news stories and remember, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram As residents of Sun Golf Villas in Villamartin were being updated on recent developments last Wednesday CLARO’s Antonio Cerdan was speaking on the phone to the Orihuela Councillor for Infrastructure The councillor promised that he would visit the urbanisation within the following 48 hours stating that permission was already being sought from La Confederación Hidrográfica del Segura (CHS) to move problematic drainage which he assured would certainly help to alleviate the situation of the constant flooding The news was greeted with delight by the owners of the 31 properties built on the edge of Rambla de las Estacas who until recently have felt increasingly abandoned by both the Orihuela Council and the CHS “We are genuinely concerned that another heavy downpour could see a number of the houses losing even more of their gardens until in the very near future the properties themselves will crash away beneath us,” said owner Craig Campbell Clements “I live in constant fear while my daughter Abby is in continual panic mode Every time it rains we just can’t sleep and we inevitably end up sitting awake all night listening to every creak concerned that the next shower could see the back of the house disappearing into the barranco and my family with it Next door neighbour Russell Henderson meanwhile criticised both the CHS and the Orihuela Council saying that neither has provided any support to the residents “We have asked if we can carry out repair work ourselves only to be told by CHS that we will be breaking the law and could face heavy fines Yet they refuse to get involved themselves even though they are the national government agency responsible for all public water-courses in the area of which the barranco is just one.” Mr Henderson insisted the authorities need to take ownership of the problem SEE ALSO: Villamartin houses near to collapse Villamartin properties near to collapse Peter Houghton of the Partido Independencia Orihuela Costa told the Leader that the situation could have been quickly resolved many months ago and all the stress caused to the residents avoided had the Ayuntamiento or the CHS acted swiftly but once again it is a case of ‘out of sight and out of mind’ as it tends to be with anything that is required to be done on the coast A number of the homes are now teetering on the edge of the ravine The residents have to put up with the constant smell of leaking sewage and a corner of the communal pool area is dangerously exposed underneath “If we have any more rain and it erodes further the weight of the water in the swimming pool could bring the whole thing crashing down,” Mr Henderson added “One British couple whose patio was torn in half are too scared to return to their property.” is working on behalf of Craig Campbell Clements but despite regular contact with both the Orihuela Town Hall and the CHS but he too has seen absolutely no progress However CLARO reported that they have also brought the matter to the attention of the mayor “The Alcalde has agreed to meet with representatives of the urbanisation next week,” Antonio Cerdan told the residents He will be in Orihuela Costa and he has invited 2 or 3 of the owners to brief him on the current situation.” thanks to the English Language press and CLARO the authorities are being made aware of our situation We are nowhere near the end of our living nightmare just yet,” said Mr Henderson “but at long last the authorities are at least aware of Eduardo’s in Costa Blanca’s Villamartin is an extension of Marbella’s Olivia’s La Cala Combining a fine dining experience with celebrity guests and live entertainment had Orihuela Costa hopping on Wednesday Mr Wright explained that Eduardo’s was a tribute to his dad Eduardo’s was originally owned by Elliott’s father and the 42-year-old pitched him the idea of knocking the “restaurants together on the Plaza” so it “would be big enough for Olivia’s.” The wonderful three-course meal fuelled diners for the fun-filled dance floor-shaking entertainment on offer which included performances from X-Factor singer Gary Barker Marbella’s Masquerade Duo and TOWIE star James Argent spoke exclusively to Euro Weekly News and sang the praises of the new restaurant on the Costa Blanca After belting out a few Frank Sinatra hits James said the grand opening “had been fantastic.” Everyone has enjoyed themselves and everyone was up on their feet dancing the night away He’s done everyone proud,” he said about his friend of 16 years “Everyone had a smile on their face [tonight].” To find out more about the opening hours, the menu and any other information, please visit their website, Eduardo’s Facebook page or give them a call on 644 54 33 16 Thank you for taking the time to read this article, do remember to come back and check The Euro Weekly News website for all your up-to-date local and international news stories and remember, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram who established and ran Eduardo’s Restaurant in Villamartin for many years alongside photos of their happy memories together Elliott told his followers: ‘It is with heart wrenching regret my father Edward George Wright passed away peacefully with his family by his side on the 02.03.2021 after bravely fighting Covid for 8 weeks despite the fact in his later years he bravely fought prostate cancer he never moaned and always did his best to put a brave smile on ‘His love for his family is what he will be remembered for to all of us wanting to spend every woken minute with his 10 grandkids and children was his only daily thought pattern and request said he is ‘simply devastated’ by his father’s death and went on to describe Eddie as his ‘rock the man who taught me to always be a gentleman’ After praising Eddie’s entrepreneurial success the reality star continued: ‘The legacy and mark you leave is colossal put simply if I could be half the man you were he opened Eduardo’s Restaurant in Villamartin which he ran successfully with his family for many years turning it into one of the most stylish venues on the Costa Blanca He also established La Finca de Eduardo’s in Lomas de Don Juan but that sadly closed following disputes with local neighbours A former professional golfer on the European Tour Eddie was a popular member of many golf societies on the Orihuela Costa sponsored and regularly played in many tournaments locally and his restaurants became a fashionable venue for their post tournament events and dinners In 2015 the family moved down to the Costa del Sol where Eddie helped his son as he opened Olivia’s in La Cala de Mijas Ex Towie star Mark Wright also paid tribute to his uncle and commented: ‘You’d have to be God to find a better man than my uncle The main picture shows Eddie alongside his father flanked by his two sons Elliot and Eddie junior located in the exquisite surroundings of Villamartin Plaza near the Orihuela Costa 100 guests were invited to the relaunch of Eduardo’s Italian situated on the upper terrace of Villamartin Plaza on the evening of Thursday July 6 and Euro Weekly News was delighted to be included in the list of distinguished guests Eduardo’s certainly suits its surroundings Previously a Mediterranean style restaurant Elliott asked Steven for his thoughts about Eduardo’s Eduardo’s Italian was rebranded and relaunched The dream team shared their passion for Italian food at Eduardo’s Italian restaurant by introducing a brand new menu inspired by the flavours of Italy specially crafted by the renowned celebrity chef Steven Saunders of Ready Steady Cook fame featured several delectable dishes alongside complementary wines to accompany each personally designed course Eduardo’s has long been famed as the premier restaurant on the Orihuela Costa and now boasts a gastronomic experience with an authentic Italian ambience that is second to none Eduardo’s Restaurant ensures that you receive a first class dining experience which overlooks the beautiful Villamartin Plaza with its stunning palm trees the interior of Eduardo’s provides a modern friendly atmosphere with its beautiful blue Mediterranean theme Eduardo’s in Costa Blanca’s Villamartin is part of the group which includes Olivia’s in La Cala de Mijas on the Costa del Sol and is the vision of Elliott Wright Villamartin Plaza one of the Costa Blanca’s leading music venues has been hit with the bombshell news that they will not be allowed to stage live music for the remainder of the year “It is with deep regret that we announce that there will be no live music in the central plaza for the remainder of the year,” shocked Villamartin Plaza President and spokesperson Casey Shaddock told The Leader “Unfortunately the community as a whole were unable to obtain a full consensus regarding the current Valencian guidelines and laws which would have enabled us to carry on with a reduced music programme,” said Casey Villamartin Plaza has showcased top artists including Leo Sayer and The Foundations: “We pride ourselves in bringing the very best live music – the only Plaza in Spain to feature international acts,” said Casey “We are also huge supporters of the local music scene and showcase the very best acts “We have raised €180,000 for local charities to date,” added Casey Villamartin Plaza is amongst other venues that have been hit during the coronavirus pandemic that has seen lockdowns during the last 15 months Casey said: “Rest assured we have already begun to plan an incredible line-up of music in 2022 it is devastating not to be able to put on the fantastic live entertainment and charity events to which have become accustomed please remember that all of the restaurants and bars at Villamartin Plaza are open “We hope to see as many of you as possible during the remainder of the season and we thank you so much for your continued support.” Every September one particularly unwelcome visitor to the country is DANA a cold drop or isolated depression that usually dumps large quantities of rainfall across many Spanish Territories Families in Villamartin’s Calle Isaac Albaniz will be praying this year In 2019 they were not so fortunate as many of their properties saw large parts of their gardens swept into the barranco below by the heavy rains that usually accompanies children as they return to school and remained almost stationary above the region for several days The drainage in C/Isaac Albaniz could not cope and as the rainfall overflowed down the side of many properties a number of gardens were swept away The properties were built over 20 years ago and the subsidence is now seriously affecting at least 1 detached and 2 semi-detached Villas in the road With the collapse of the drainage system there was a constant stream of raw sewage pouring out of the burst mains pipe and down the road toward Villamartin Golf Course This lasted for about 4 weeks after which engineers Over saturated soils are impossible to compact and drying reagents, such as Quicklime, Lime Kiln Dust (LKD), and Calciment™ can be used from https://www.mintekresources.com/soil-drying-agent/ to adjust the moisture and improve the workability of problematic soils so as to achieve the strength required for most job site specifications Whilst the pipework was fixed and the sewage problem rectified the engineers’ answer to the subsidence was to fill the gardens with even more earth the soil was once again washed away and down into the ravine but despite regular contact with both the Orihuela Town Hall and the Government environmental department in Murcia Craig told the Leader that the Murcia agency promised to send engineers to look at the problem in May but they never arrived and now his calls and emails are being ignored Closer to home the owners are also still waiting for a visit from the Town Hall which is similarly aware of the problem and in possession of all the relevant information “Insurers La Caixa have also said they cannot help and my daughter Abby is in constant panic mode Every time it rains none of us can get any sleep and we inevitably end up sitting awake all night listening to every creak concerned that the next shower could see the back of the house disappearing down the barranco and my family being buried under the rubble “We just want to get back to enjoying our life hear in Spain as the last 12 months have been a living hell for all of us.” Cañada de las Estacas has not been maintained for more than 10 years and because of this large natural debris like trees are catching and eroding the banks surrounding the baranco As well as building materials from construction at Los Dolses If you follow the baranco from Villamartin to the sea you will see numerous points along the route which are at risk of collapse including pathways and roads The soil underneath the paths have been eroded but those walking above a probably unaware of that Villamartin Plaza remain ‘unplugged’ – with the ban on music remaining in place at the venue – amid a crackdown on live music throughout the Costa Blanca south Problems arose this month when former Hot Chocolate lead singer Greg Bannis was stopped by the police from going on stage at the Plaza moments before his performance was to begin Following the incident Casey Shaddock President and spokesperson for Villamartin released a statement saying their situation was in the hands of lawyers On September 7 another statement was made by the plaza denying hopes of artistes and spectators returning to the popular venue Villamartin Plaza announced on September 10 that the fight goes on – with a ban on live music still in place said: “Myself and my best friend were there on September 3 ready for some ‘Hot Chocolate’ on our last weekend “We were gutted on the night following the cancellation and since we’ve returned to the UK we are now having to quarantine for 14 days “I’m totally upset that our night was ruined The plaza is a wonderful place and the management do so much to make it that way “Thank you for all that they do and their weekly updates that help us feel a part of what is happening You are fabulous and have our total support.” See also: Live music ban to stay in place Villamartin Plaza is among venues who have been told that live music is banned For the businesses in and around the plaza as they were just beginning to get back onto their feet the reality is that the legislation is not only ruining the summer holidays A statement from Villamartin Plaza said on September 10: Cancelled until further notice The fire began at 8.40am and was first noticed by a pool maintenance worker who heard an explosion and also heard the occupant a female of German origin aged around 75 years The lady lived alone in the property and is believed to suffer from Diogenes Syndrome which causes sufferers to hoard items and neglect both themselves and their homes the Guardia Civil from Pilar de la Horadada and the Orihuela Local Police attended The firefighters had to enter the property through a balcony as the front door was inaccessible due to the amount of items in the house The flames spread quickly through the house due to the amount of rubbish inside and the property has been completely burnt out this video shows graphic images which some people may find upsetting the woman herself suffered serious injuries and also tragically died The ambulance service also treated a police officer at the scene who sustained a finger injury and a firefighter was taken to hospital after fainting and feeling unwell because of the heat of the blaze Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" What is your favourite place in Torrevieja News | Crime Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice A British man has died in Spain after he was reportedly stabbed to death with a broken bottle at a sports bar was attacked in early hours of Saturday morning in Villamartin Plaza a popular expat area in the resort of Orihuela Costa south of Alicante Four Britons have been arrested over the incident One person who works in the area said the scene of the incident was "like any other bar" but some people when they drink they cannot control themselves," she told the Press Association Londoner arrested after Spanish police seize THREE TONNES of cocaine Justin Bieber walks out of awkward Spanish radio interview Second pregnant woman reported dead following crash that killed six Others who worked in the area said the ordeal had left them frightened A restaurant owner said: "I am a little bit afraid and angry - it is scary I have been here for three years and we have never had trouble - it is a nice place." A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "We can confirm the death of a British national in Alicante We are in contact with the local authorities and stand ready to provide consular assistance to the family at this difficult time." she added: "We can confirm the detention of four British Nationals in Alicante We stand ready to offer consular assistance." VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary Stacey Solomon 'regrets doing reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Stacey Solomon 'regrets reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason A doorman died at Elliot Wright’s Mijas restaurant on Sunday evening after he intervened in a fight between diners died at a local hospital from life-threatening injuries sustained in the altercation Elliot temporarily closed the doors of the restaurant but it was still targeted by vandals who spray-painted in blood red the outside in Spanish words that translate as ‘Killer Elliot’ and ‘Mafia’ A Guardia Civil investigation is now underway into the death of Pardo who suffered serious injuries after knocking his head while intervening in a fight that had broken out between customers he was unconscious as he was being rushed to hospital and placed into an intensive care unit as medical staff attempted to save his life The restaurant’s Instagram account released a statement explaining what had happened and offered the former employee’s family their condolences we lost a much loved & valued member of our team Our hearts are broken & we have closed the restaurant today and tomorrow out of respect We are supporting our staff & the family whilst awaiting news of further investigations.” This wasn’t the first time the restaurant was a victim of vandalism as it was set alight two years ago following an arson attack on the building That case is still being investigated although no arrests have been made in connection with the reportedly intentional blaze also owns ‘Eduardos’s Villamartin’ which he took over following the death of his father It has been reported in the Spanish press that the Association of Residences of the Valencian Community (ReCoVa) has denounced “the lack of staff and care poor nutrition and the violation of fundamental rights” in the Domus VI Aljub and Altabix centres and has demanded that the Consell inspect and sanction the “chaos” in these nursing homes ReCoVa has said that the home in Villamartin which accommodates a mix of up to 120 health service and private patients currently has more than half of the staff on holiday with the remainder “saturated The lack of health professionals means that residents “are not receiving the minimally decent care to which they are entitled” “We cannot tolerate that they do not have basic hygiene: changing diapers usually the night shift.”  If there is no available nurse the medication is administered by an assistant which is prohibited by the Law on the Regulation of Health Professions This lack of health staff has the consequences that the necessary postural changes are not made to prevent the generation of ulcers and other types of skin lesions caused by staying in bed “infections and sepsis are recurrent Another serious consequence is the lack of attention to patients who “have spent prolonged periods on the ground after a fall.” Another critical aspect is the lack of hygiene There are rats not only in the kitchen but also in the residents’ rooms Residents have been bitten and there are elderly people who have woken up with cockroaches on their faces The association denounces that in addition there is not a large enough stock of urine bags or oxygen masks Attention to the individual needs of patients is also called into question in ReCoVa’s public complaint which states that the centre “has run out of the medications needed for some of the elderly because the prescriptions have expired without being dispensed so that they are not being treated for their illnesses those who have eating problems do not receive a diet according to their needs “there is no diet for diabetics or liver patients and the easy-to-chew diet is a disaster it is a thick mass similar to plaster.” ReCoVa has also demanded that the management of the Savia nursing home in Villamartin be ‘urgently’ changed and that the Generalitat “inspect and sanction.” A PERFECT day weather-wise and with the course in reasonable condition a large post New Year turnout of 53 members and 2 guests gathered for a Stableford competition although somewhat offset by a number of very forward tees was probably the main reason why scoring was fairly average A festive season hangover may also have contributed for some Nick Spicer in Silver Category returned the standout score of the day of 38 points The first matches in this year’s SMGS singles matchplay competition also took place and Steve Davis had a tight win over previous competition winner Ken Flaherty The day’s Stableford competition results The best front 9 and not in the prizes went to Norman Cahill with 17 points and the best back 9 to Captain Theo Boelhouwer Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (open to all) went to Linda Cain (6) Robin Eastman (13) and Barry Roehrig  (17) Our thanks go to the staff at Villamartin golf course for their contribution to the day Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to their website www.smgs.org or simply give Theo Boelhouwer a call on 694 494 824 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf get-togethers Villamartin based snooker star Willie Thorne has been diagnosed with leukaemia saying that he is starting chemotherapy in Spain “I realise everybody is having a tough time mine’s just got worse I’ve been diagnosed with leukaemia,” said Thorne I’m in Spain where the healthcare is hopefully second to none Thorne made his professional snooker debut in 1975 reaching a career high ranking of world number 7 in the WPSBA rankings On retirement he took up a media post with the BBC as a snooker commentator He was reportedly declared bankrupt after amassing £1m in gambling debts who left Villamartin and returned to England Former athlete Sally Gunnell sent a message: ‘Stay strong’ to which Thorne responded: ‘Thanks Sally always been a fan can’t stop crying at the mo.’ Former colleague and friend John Virgo tweeted: “Terrible news about my friend Willie Thorne my thoughts and prayers are with you buddy Thorne peaked in his snooker career in the 1980s a prestigious tournament held in Bournemouth He was runner-up in the Coral UK Championship in 1985 losing in final against Steve Davis at my home city whose commentating contract for the BBC ended in 2018 was a popular player with fans during snooker’s heyday years at the time of late snooker legend Alex ‘Hurricane’ Higgins In November his £475,000 detached house in Broughton Astley was reportedly repossessed due to non payment of a mortgage who was teaching snooker to ex-pats in Spain was nicknamed ‘Mr Maximum’ after a 147-break in the 1987 Coral UK Championship in Preston against Cliff Thorburn when his wife Jill returned to the UK in November Recently he promoted former England football star Paul Gascoigne’s ‘An Evening with Paul Gascoigne’ which was held Spain last June who has raised thousands of pounds for Charity through his ‘Willie Thorne Charity Golf Classic’ event in Spain has spoken about his gambling addiction in recent years a compulsion that brought him to the brink of suicide During his time in Villamartin Thorne has been working as an after-dinner speaker Eduardo’s Restaurant Villamartin Plaza is well known as one of the best restaurants on the Orihuela-Costa It offers a gastronomic experience created by award-winning chefs and an unrivalled atmosphere where guests can enjoy a wonderful dining experience This restaurant is the ideal venue for those special occasions – a romantic meal for two Eduardos serves international cuisine with a full children’s menu They also offer Sunday lunch from 1pm and evening set menus are available throughout the week For details of their latest offers and entertainment contact the restaurant on the numbers below You can find the award-winning Eduardo’s Restaurant in the Villamartin Plaza on the Orihuela-Costa It is just a short 5 to 10 minute drive from the popular beaches of Punta Prima and just a 2 minute walk from the world-famous Villamartin Golf Course You can contact Eduardo’s Restaurant in the Villamartin Plaza on the telephone numbers below The New Year’s honours list includes a young man who moved to Villa Martin permanently 18 months ago but still runs a charity in Bristol – England Daniel still runs a charity in England called ‘Have Stick Will Travel,’ that raises money to buy that can enhance the lives of blind and poorly sighted people having gone to the aid of a young man of 18 who was being attacked by three older thugs by a Lloyds Bank cash point in Bristol The original victim got off lightly with just a broken nose and bruises whilst Daniel was several month in Frenchay Hospital in a coma waking up to discover he had lost his sight For this original act of bravery Dan received the Police Waley-Cohen award for bravery This was followed in 1998 by the young achievers award and a visit to the Palace to meet the Queen and the majority of the Royal Family He then became the first Bravery Award winner at the Pride of Britain Awards in 1999 He has also been to two Palace Garden Parties When Dan realised how expensive the items were that were needed to make life more normal for unsighted people he then decided to set up a charity – ‘Have Stick Will Travel’ His mother Sylvia and brother Adam are trustees and help with fund raising Dan also gives talks on how to interact with blind people He especially likes talking in schools to show children that losing your sight is not the end of the world He also likes youngsters to understand how a moment of madness the charity also organised long weekends away combining sighted members of the Somerville Club in Bishopston with the poorly sighted members of Avon Sports and Leisure for the Visually Impaired Originally these trips took them to Brussels amongst other easily assessable coach destinations Health and Safety restrictions and general costs have changed the destinations to those in England Dan has also done personal fundraising by abseiling down the Avon Gorge in Bristol and the Evening Post building scuba diving and other slightly risky things Coronavirus has made fundraising difficult in 2020 so Dan has changed directions and now he is having books published to raise money for his charity Every penny raised through the sale of the books goes there The first book came out a few months ago and was called ‘The Penultimate Sacrifice,’ a re-work of a book he had published earlier about reoccurring dreams The second book is original Fairy Tales called ‘The Unseeing Prince and other Fairy Tales’ for which he was assisted by his mother Sylvia   Both books are available from Amazon in book form and on E There are many others in the pipe line including amusing stories and both serious and humorous poetry Daniel’s mother is the author Sylvie Gallimore The Wind Beneath My Wings (about Daniel’s ordeal) and two novels The Poet’s Trap and The Southerly Curse as well as several poetry books and a third novel due out in the new year ‘It’s the first time I’ve ever felt like a celebrity here in Spain I’ve never really seen myself as a celebrity to be honest!’ – Scarlette Douglas A Place in the Sun glamour presenter Scarlette Douglas was having fun on the Costa Blanca south during filming at Villamartin Plaza on Monday – after temperatures hit 26 degrees “I love it – I love being here in the sunshine in the middle of November – everybody’s happy,” Scarette told The Leader C4’s A Place in the Sun presenter Scarlette who was helping UK couple Mark and Caroline as the pair set their sights on finding a home in Spain said: “Villamartin Plaza is always buzzing – I like coming back here.” Hundreds of people turned up to watch TV and West End Musical Theatre star Scarlette with many having their photographs taken with the celebrity after filming who has been a reporter for BBC’s The One Show and Points of View said of her presenting career on A Place in the Sun: “I’ve been with A Place in the Sun for five and a half years now – my first show was on June 1st who has worked as a Musical Theatre performer including the X-Factor West End Musical ‘I Can’t Sing’ said: “It’s the first time I’ve ever felt like being a celebrity here in Spain – everyone was around me taking photos!” who has appeared in Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway TV show and featured on TV programmes Stars In Your Eyes the Alan Titchmarsh Show and Dancing on Ice said: “I normally like to do my job and help people finding homes and properties “I’ve never really seen myself as a celebrity to be honest!” Property seeker Mark said: “I was here 18 years ago I’ve been to other areas but I like the Costa Blanca south – I’m always drawn back here Wife Caroline said: “I’ve never been here before I’ve seen pictures and videos – it’s even better than I thought it would be Casey Shaddock Villamartin Plaza President and spokesperson said: “We got A Place in the Sun to initially come many years ago and now they film here quite often.” who has been a backing dancer for CeeLo Green and was a backing singer and dancer in the 2015 Eurovision Song contest has a passion for property development and has fronted A Place in the Sun – Summer Sun and Winter Sun – on C4 “Back-to-back filming is taking place in Spain with A Place in the Sun and new show My Dream Derelict Home in the Sun,” said Scarlette “I will probably be back in the UK for Christmas – I haven’t been back to England during the four and a half months filming here in Spain,” said Scarlette The Orihuela Costa and District Branch of The Royal British Legion was once again delighted to show it’s appreciation to those in the local community who provide us with their valued support In this case it was Simon Williams and Cameron McHardy proprietors of The Hub Sports Bar in Villamartin Plaza who donated over 500 euros to the Annual Poppy Appeal in support of local veterans and their families here in Spain earmarks the proceeds from the regular quiz nights held at The Hub for the Poppy Appeal and following the recent handover of the cash he was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by Poppy Appeal Coordinator Eddie Coleman and Fundraiser Tatiana Ramsbottom which is one of the foremost sporting venues in Villamartin raising many hundreds of euros in the process Their efforts have been absolutely invaluable in providing much need funding that can spent assisting veterans and their families who are going through a difficult period We at the RBL are all extremely grateful for the efforts made by Simon and his loyal patrons particularly during these challenging times.” © 2021 The Leader Digital. All Rights Reserved. The victim was attacked in early hours of Saturday morning in Villamartin Plaza a popular expat area in the resort of Orihuela Costa The fatal attack reportedly happened at a sports bar in the Villamartin Plaza One person who works in the area said it was "like any other bar" but some people when they drink they cannot control themselves," she told the Press Association A restaurant owner said: "I am a little bit afraid and angry - it is scary I have been here for three years and we have never had trouble - it is a nice place." Reporter Andrew Atkinson looks at the career of Tony Christie who talks about his hit ‘Is This the Way to Amarillo’ and Anne Kirkbride (Deirdre Barlow) who both featured on the video of the song for Comic Relief on the fifth anniversary of the former Mojocar resident and Coronation Street legend’s death Tony Christie can be seen walking the pavements of the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida – as he surpasses 50 years in the music industry who describes himself as not being ‘big headed is best known for his biggest hit ‘Is This the Way to Amarillo’ the longest running chart-topper since Cher’s ‘Believe’ “I received a phone call from Peter Kay asking if he could use ‘Is This The Way To Amarillo’ in his Comic Relief video,” said family man Christie Peter then asked if I would you like to be in it – filming began the next day in London,” said Christie “I was on tour in York and I got a train to London When I arrived I was told to put a horrible suit on – it was about 10 sizes too big that’s it’ -there was no rehearsal,” said Christie and continued his tour: “By the weekend ‘Amarillo’ was number one – and my album was number one “Suddenly I had both a number one single and a number one album in the UK,” said Christie Christie’s first single ‘Life’s Too Good To Waste’ that featured guitarist Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin fame The song wasn’t a hit – and Christie returned to the club circuit travelling up and down the motorways in Britain Jarvis Cocker’s song ‘Walk Like A Panther’ lead to Christie flying to the UK from Spain A compilation of Christie’s songs was later recorded along with going on a tour of Australia and New Zealand and in the Far East approached Christie and offered him a record deal in 1970 followed by ‘I Did What I Did For Maria’ and ‘Avenues And Alleyways’,” said Christie A new album was released by Christie in 2018 following the album ‘Now’s The Time’ that late Anne Kirkbride (Deirdre Barlow/Coronation Street) Known as one of the most beautiful areas near the bustling city of Alicante Orihuela Costa is made up of several residential areas and stretches from its border with Torrevieja in the north through to its southern extremity at Campoamor a large variety of watersports and golf courses sandy coves and great restaurants to enjoy Orihuela Costa has earned its name as one of the best places to live in the south of the Costa Blanca you’re thinking of moving to Orihuela Costa but you want to know the best areas to live the best schools and where to get the best healthcare Look no further than our ultimate guide on moving to Orihuela Costa Orihuela Costa is a coastal area located in the south of the Costa Blanca Orihuela Costa is just 35 miles from Alicante Airport and is easily accessed via bus The best option is to take a taxi from the airport which will cost between €70 – €90 and will take around 35 minutes the temperature typically varies from 5°C to 32°C and is rarely below 1°C or above 35°C This makes it the perfect location if you are looking for somewhere to enjoy a mild climate all year round and with little chance of rain ABC Solicitors have been looking after their client’s interests and offering the best possible package of legal services in Orihuela Costa Torrevieja and across Spain – although most of their clients’ are property owners in Costa Blanca and Costa Calida This English-speaking professional legal firm has extensive experience in all areas of legal matters and property law using a transparent approach that makes clients feel confident and at ease A fully insured company covering all aspects of legal advice and issues your first appointment with any of their lawyers and solicitors is free and the team endeavour to reply to you within 24 hours of your enquiry ABC Solicitors have the facilities to securely hold all of the original official documents related to your property and receive the postal communications from administrative offices giving you the peace of mind that your affairs are being well looked after With your confidentiality at the forefront of everything they do following strict rules that govern the relationship between client and lawyer you will only deal with one member of the team for your case your lawyer will be carefully chosen to best suit your requirements The multilingual team of professionals are specialised in giving legal advice to people from abroad when they arrive in Spain Fiscal representation registered clients have a 20% discount on all services contact ABC Solicitors for all of your legal needs when moving to Orihuela Costa and the surrounding areas Website: Click here Opening hours: 9am until 6pm from Monday to Friday except bank holidays Commercial Centre La Mosca – Playa Flamenca Email: abc1@abcsolicitors.com and abc2@abcsolicitors.com Facebook: Click here La Zenia is a lively residential area that is a popular place to live due to its readily available beaches cosmopolitan lifestyle and abundance of culture La Zenia is a great location to move to for those who are dying to live in the sunny climate but perhaps feel a bit trepidatious about full immersion into the Spanish language and culture Playa Flamenca is a vibrant urbanisation close to amenities such as Blue Flag beaches and restaurants serving international cuisines Just a 10-minute drive from Torrevieja and close to other popular areas on the Costa Blanca Playa Flamenca is perfectly located for exploring the many beautiful towns and villages Villamartin has become a popular destination for travellers and people looking at moving to Spain It’s an authentic Spanish town with colourful patios adorned with flowers and meandering narrow streets leading to large plazas Cabo Roig is a popular resort with a beautiful promenade and two Blue Flag beaches to enjoy It is one of the most exclusive areas on the Costa Blanca where you can purchase luxury villas and modern apartments with incredible sea views One of the most popular areas to settle on the Costa Blanca here you will find wonderful restaurants and bars nearby landscaped gardens and tree-lined streets to enjoy the beautiful Mediterranean sun Punta Prima is a quiet residential area popular for its seafront promenade and laid-back beaches a small rocky cove of clear waters and palm trees Punta Prima is divided between Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja and is close to areas with boutique shopping Orihuela Costa properties attract more and more attention each year due to their location in such a highly-developed area of the Costa Blanca It boasts over 10 miles of coast with fine sand beaches surrounded by cliffs as well as a multitude of fine restaurants and festivals to immerse yourself in the Spanish culture Properties here usually cost from around €70,000 for a one-bedroom property between €135,000 and €170,000 for a townhouse and €220,000 to €350,000 for a detached villa Orihuela Costa is known for its many beautifully clean beaches plenty of watersports and lots of cool beach bars The most notable beaches include Playa de la Glea Another beach to visit between Torrevieja and Orihuela is Playa de la Mosca a little cove combining rocky areas with sections of fine sand The south of the Costa Blanca boasts eight exquisitely designed golf courses for those who wish to tee off under the Mediterranean sun all suited to players of any golf handicap Four of the local golf courses appear within Golf World´s current Top 100 list of the best Spanish golf courses and three courses in Orihuela Costa are located adjacent to each other and Las Ramblas Golf de Campoamor are just eight minutes away from La Zenia by car Considered the second largest palm grove in Europe of Islamic origin and located near the Sierra de Orihuela mountain range this forest has great scenic value and is unique on the continent you’ll find plenty to get your adrenaline going Pola Park in Santa Pola or Aqua Park in Quesada de Rojales what better way to cool down during the very hot days of the Spanish summer where you can find wonderful fresh produce Try your hand at haggling for a bargain at the Flamenca street market – one of the largest in the region – and the smaller Aguamarina beach market Try something different with their innovative dishes including their little bites filled with cilantro,coconut slow-cooked curry or Korean-fried cauliflower Their Menu del Dia is amazing value for money and includes dishes such as truffle croquettes Restaurante Pizzeria Manuela is an Argentinian-Italian fusion restaurant that is highly recommended for its authentic spaghetti and meatballs pizzas (including gluten free!) and a great selection of wines and beers to accompany your meal This Mediterranean restaurant is know for its relaxed atmosphere wonderful meat dishes and decadent desserts Their sharing menus are particularly popular to enjoy in the restaurant or in their outdoor seating area as well as their salmon tartar and Wagyu tataki This bar and grill uses the best seasonal produce in their modern enjoy beautiful sea views while tasting their appetisers When moving to a new location with a family one of the most important things to consider is education and schools Orihuela Costa has some impressive schools and educational centres to choose from El Limonar International School Villamartín is an international British curriculum school for boys and girls with more than 500 pupils aged 3 – 18 of more than 35 different nationalities on roll The facilities are located in Villamartín (San Miguel de Salinas – Alicante) only 7.5 miles away from Torrevieja and 16 miles from Orihuela The school follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales and prepares its pupils for further education both in Spain and abroad Website and fees: Click here Email: admissions.villamartin@ellimonar.es Phoenix International School is a unique British school which aims to inspire all of its students to achieve their fullest potential regardless of age or ability They teach from reception age all the way through to college The school uses the British National Curriculum and is accredited by NABSS (The National Association of British Schools in Spain) It is also registered with the Pearson/Edexcel exam board Website and fees: Click here This public health centre deals with a range of medical issues for those who are on the Spanish health system Website: Click here This family dental clinic offers a range of dental services including check-ups Website: Click here This general hospital treats international patients of all ages and can communicate in English and they also collaborate with other specialties such as gynecology Website: Click here Although it’s not something we like to think aboout it’s important to know who to call when moving to Orihuela Costa should there be an emergency That’s why we have listed the contact details for emergency services Ken Moore had been holidaying along the Costa Blanca but didn’t return home as planned on October 7 A Cork man who has been missing from Spain since last month has been spotted asking for directions in a Costa Blanca pub 54-year-old Ken Moore was last known to be in Alicante on the weekend of October 7-9 He had been holidaying along the Costa Blanca but didn’t return home as planned on October 7 Moore’s sister Tanya Foley said that she had contacted him when he didn’t arrive at the airport as he “wanted to stay a few extra days” his family were unable to contact him after this A witness has now reported seeing Moore at The Tavern in Orihuela Costa Villamartin Sharon Davies recalled speaking to him one morning while working in the pub and told The Olive Press that he had asked for directions to Malaga – which is a five hour car journey away “I was in The Tavern cleaning about 7.30am three weeks ago and he asked a couple of times if he could have a pint,” she told the publication “I told him I couldn’t serve him and that it was quite early in the morning “I said it was quite a long way away and he’d need to get there by train or plane at least and then he left.” She said that she saw him again later that morning having a beer outside The Winchester at Villamartin Plaza at around 9.30am He was wearing a t-shirt and shorts at the time and was carrying a black backpack left Cork for Valenica on September 17 and spent some time in Alicante before planning to further travel along the Costa Blanca His sister filed a missing person’s report with gardaí in Cork who contacted Spanish police about Moore’s disappearance “It is very out of character for Ken to be out of contact for a long period so we as a family are appealing for anyone who may have met Ken while he was in these locations to please get in touch,” Foley said in an online statement “We are very greatful for any helpful information however small it may seem Moore is approximately 5ft8in in height with brown hair and blue eyes Please check your inbox to verify your details Now download the free app for all the latest Sunday World News, Crime, Irish 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