Costa Blanca News Archive

27-Jul-2006

Safeway boosts quarterly profits (Contra Costa Times)
It looks as though Safeway's "Ingredients for Life" campaign, its proprietary "O" organics brand and the remodeling of more than a quarter of its stores is starting to pay off.

Poll: How much do you spend? (Orange County Register)
O.C. shoppers spend more than average on appearances.

Irish thugs buried in warehouse near Spanish resort (Gulf Times)
By Dale Fuchs and Owen Bowcott THE decomposed bodies of two men believed to be the leaders of Dublin?s most notorious drug gang have been recovered from under a warehouse near the Spanish resort of Alicante.

Irish Gangs Cracked in Spain (Irish Voice)
SO many gangsters on the run from Irish law agencies are now operating from Mediterranean boltholes that undercover Garda officers are maintaining an almost permanent presence in Spain.

Irish gangsters' bodies buried in Spanish warehouse, say police (Guardian Unlimited)
� Missing men shot in head from close range � Member of rival gang gave tip-off over location

Unspoilt Costa Blanca (Guardian Unlimited)
It may seem like a contradiction in terms, but head for the villages and countryside north of Alicante and the vibe changes from turismo to tradicional, writes Katie Wood.

Blackhawk Plaza to add stores to tempt shoppers (Contra Costa Times)
Susan Bellig would seem to be an ideal Blackhawk Plaza shopper. She lives a few miles away and works across the street. But Bellig finds the center's small and upscale selection of stores disappointing. The restaurants and coffee shops are great, she says, and the landscaping is beautiful.

Hearts on cue in dress rehearsal (The Scotsman: Sport)
THIS match may go down in the record books simply as a warm-up before the serious action gets underway next week but, friendly or not, Hearts can surely take much confidence from this victory.

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