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Optometrist Stephen Kimberly, who was convicted in court of making indecent photographs of children in July 2010 (News 03.09.10), has been struck off by a General Optical Council fitness to practise committee. The decision revokes the interim order for the suspension of Kimberly's registration made on August 25, 2010. Following his conviction Kimberly is serving a three-year community service order and is listed on the sex offenders register.

Specsavers plans to open new outlets in Benidorm, Marbella and Mallorca. Specsavers Opticas business development manager said that although it might seem a strange time to expand, the Specsavers formula had proven successful even in recessionary times. The company has been encouraged by growth in its four Specsavers Opticas stores in Fuengirola, Calpe, Jávea and Torrevieja.

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