“British Consular director visits the Costa”, Costa Blanca News, 24 | 02 | 2017 - Noticia

Julia Longbottom, Director of Consular Services, made a whistle-stop tour of the Costa Blanca this week along with British Consul in Alicante Sarah-Jane Morris.

She set aside time to talk to CBNews about issued concering Brexit, consular assitance and volunteers.

 

“Helping the British overseas”, Euro Weekly News, 20 | 02 | 2016 - Entrevista (Julia Longbottom, Director for Consular Affairs in the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London)

…Julia Longbottom, is currently in Spain visiting residents' associations, official bodies and media representatives.

 

“A British man killed his wife by slitting her throat in a pensioner’s residence in El Campello”, Typically Spanish, 20 | 02 | 2017 - Noticia

The 86 year old Briton was arrested after attempting to commit suicide with the same knife which had ended the life of his wife in their room in the residency…

 

“Mariano Rajoy pledges to defend British expats in Brexit negotiations", The Olive Press, 17 | 02 | 2017 - Noticia

…he hopes ‘nothing is going to change’ for British expats in Spain. 

 

”Spain 'hopeful' of a deal on UK expat rights after Brexit", International Adviser, 17 | 02 | 2017 - Noticia

Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy says he believes a deal can be done with Britain to preserve the rights of British expats in Spain after Brexit. ... Spain is the most popular European retirement destination for Britons with up to one million Brits estimated to be living there. Of particular concern is healthcare coverage.

 

“British Society prepares to mark fifty years on the Costa del Sol”, Sur in English, 17 | 02 | 2017 - Noticia

…one of the longest serving expat clubs on the Costa del Sol, is celebrating its golden anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, they are hosting a buffet lunch on 17 February at their headquarters in Benalmádena. The event will be attended by members and former members, as well as representatives from the British Consulate.

 

“All change at the helm of Age Concern”, Sur in English, 17 | 02 | 2017 - Noticia

The Estepona and Manilva branch of Age Concern has a new president after Eileen Dry recently stood down due to ill health. The organisation's press officer … has been appointed in her place. The new president said of Eileen: "She has worked ceaselessly for the charity without thought for her wellbeing. So many people are grateful for the help and guidance she has given them." …” The emphasis in the future will be about taking Age Concern to the people rather than expecting the people to come to Age Concern!" said the new president.