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Digital cinema THE auditorium in Salobreña has a new digital cinema projection system with state-ofthe-art sound. Some of the best latest films will be screened at the weekends, the council has said.
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Shooting of Dutch bar owner rocks small village THE owner of a bar in Colmenar, Malaga, has been found lying in a pool of blood with a bullet wound to the head.
The man was found alive at 3.30am on Saturday morning (September 27), by a client who had stopped at the bar to buy
cigarettes. Paramedics attended the victim at the scene, but he died on the way to hospital. The victim, a 56-year-old
Cancer talk A TALK on the subject of breast cancer prevention is taking place today (October 2) at 5.30pm at Centro de Servicios Sociales Comunitarios in Nerja, Health Councillor Nuchi Moreno has announced. There will also be an informative video.
Charity show CALLE NUEVA is to hold a charity concert tomorrow (October 3) at Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja at 9pm. Tickets are €5 and available at the centre and tourist office. The proceeds are to be donated to cancer charity Caritas.
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ICONIC STRUCTURE: Nerja’s Balcon de Europa.
Landslide closes walkway NERJA Council has temporarily closed part of the pedestrian walkway along the coast after a landslip beneath the Balcon de Europa. In a statement, Nerja’s representative for infrastructure, Antonio García, said that a ‘small displacement of earth’ was seen to take place underneath the Balcon’s platform, resulting in the walkway below being closed.
The emergency services were informed of the situation. García went on to say that although renovation work in the area had to start immediately, there was no cause for concern. The Balcon de Europa is one of the area’s most iconic structures, featuring heavily in hit Spanish TV show from the 1980s, Verano Azul.
Dutch national known as ‘Tarek’, had owned the bar for the last three years, selling pizzas and hamburgers to locals. The bar was known for being open for long, extended hours. Finding Tarek alive but unresponsive, the young man who discovered the bloody crime scene ran to get help, at that point believing that Tarek may have suffered a fall, or that someone may have hit him on the head. An ambulance was called and paramedics managed to stabilise Tarek despite his critical condition and him having suffered several heart attacks. But Tarek’s injuries were so severe that despite the best efforts of the
paramedic team, he died en route to Malaga’s Carlos Haya Hospital. A post-mortem examination revealed a bullet lodged in the victim’s forehead, and indicated that it had entered his head from the back. Colmenar is a small village, a community where everyone knows everyone. Tarek was described as being a well-liked individual. Motives for the murder remain unclear. The police investigation is working on several theories including robbery and the accounts being mismanaged. Prior to setting up home and a business in Colmenar, Tarek had managed a bar in La Carihuela area of Torremolinos.
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CLEAN-UP: Municipial crews deployed after the heavy weekend rains.
Downpours lead to a major clean-up
FOLLOWING the torrential downpours registered during the weekend with close to 70 litres of rainwater per square metre, Almuñecar and La Herradura municipal crews started cleaning up the towns’ streets, beaches, cliffs and ravines. Central La Herradura was one of the most affected areas. “We did not have major rainwater run-off problems thanks to the spring and summer clean-ups of the riverbeds,” remarked Environment Councillor Luis Aragon.
According to the Vivero de la Mezquita Observatory in La Herradura, the average amount of rainfall registered between Friday (September 26) and Monday morning (September 29) was 65.5 litres per square metre. However, rainfall levels were actually higher in other areas of the municipalities. Municipal cleaning crews had to be deployed in Rambla de Caballero and Rambla del Espinar in La Herradura and El Barranco La Mezquita and Los Marinos to clear debris from the streets.
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Roasting chestnuts ANYONE interested in setting up and managing a roast chestnut stand on Calle Antonio Millon in Nerja can submit an application until October 14 to the Municipal Social Services Department. The concession is to be valid until February 28, 2015.
RINCON DE LA VICTORIA is to declare solidarity with those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. The idea behind the initiative is to face up to the problems confronted every day by the 300 locals who suffer from the disease. Francisco Salado, Mayor of Rincón de la Victoria, said the
town wishes to serve as an example to other communities, and to help raise awareness of the social and medical challenges that Alzheimer’s disease brings to society. The proposal is to coincide with events planned by the town’s Alzheimer’s association, Asalbez, organised to commemorate World
Alzheimer’s Day, which took place last Sunday, September 21. The town council has discussed in detail many different aspects of this debilitating illness, and debated the best ways for both Alzheimer’s patients and their care-givers to confront and overcome these problems.
Photography exhibition SALA MERCADO on Plaza de la Ermita in Nerja is hosting an exhibition of photos of the feria queen and knight candidates until next Wednesday (October 8). Furniture course A FREE furniture assembly course is taking place next Wednesday and Thursday (October 8 and 9) at Aula de Formacion de la Delegacion de Juventud in Velez Malaga. Registration is open from Monday until Friday from 10am until 2pm. Free concert TEATRO DEL CARMEN in Velez Malaga is hosting a free concert by Inkonscientes, London Avenue, The Pliers, Dry Martina and Bullets for the Balance tomorrow (October 3) at 9pm. Nerja Fair THIS year’s Nerja Fair is taking place from Thursday October 9 (9pm) until Monday October 13 (12am) at Carabeo parking area, the council has announced on its website. Volunteers needed NERJA Council is looking for volunteer English teachers or translators and other activities at Chaparil School. Contact Pili Medina at: pilarmedinaarrabal @gmail.com.
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New goalkeeper GOALKEEPER Vicente Calonge Jurado is to play for Velez Club de Futbol. Jurado is on loan from Lucena Club de Futbol and made 36 appearances during the 2013-2014 season.
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TWO free Spanish lessons (Beginner and Intermediate levels) are to be taught at Chaparil School on Calle Antonio Ferrandis Chanquete in Nerja from October 8 until June 2015, on Wednesdays from 5pm until 6.30pm. pilarmedinaarrabal@gmail.com
Taxi strike TAXI drivers in Malaga are to go on strike on Tuesdays and during holidays. At a meeting held on Monday (September 29) they decided to stage partial strikes on Tuesdays and total strikes during Christmas, Easter Week and the August Fair.
Funds allocation THE Central Government is to allocate close to €274 million to Malaga Province in 2015. This represents a 45 per cent increase compared to 2014 (€185.5 million). The figures from the General State Budget (PGE) were presented on Tuesday (September 30). OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR: A festival celebrated with the offering of flowers.
Flowers for the lady HUNDREDS of thousands of people will be descending on the city of Zaragoza for the Our Lady of the Pillar (Nuestra Señora del Pilar) festival offering of flowers. Many will be dressed in the traditional costume of Aragon and will bring flowers to the Virgin statue in a relatively modern ‘tradition’ which has become one of the biggest religious gatherings in Spain. The record number of people to turn up for the event, where the flowers are piled up into a pyramid structure to form a flower mantle around the Virgin statue, is 450,000. Always held on October 12, the Offering of Flowers is the highlight of the Festivals of Pillar
Quote of the Week Let’s see what happens in the next few days and hours. The Generalitat is ready to legally defend the referendum and to continue with the preparations.’ Said Catalan President Artur Mas hours after the Constitutional Court in Madrid suspended an independence referendum for Catalonia.
which will start this Saturday (October 4) and last until Monday, October 13. Music, dance, religious and cultural events are planned throughout the festivities. The tradition can be traced back to 1952, when Zaragoza City Hall officials attended the festival of Castellón de la Plana. So impressed were they by the celebrations there, that they decided to start up a similar event in their own city, but it was not until 1958 that the first Offering of Flowers was made in Zaragoza. Now hundreds of thousands of people gather to place the flowers in the centre of the Plaza del Pilar square.
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is the number of years Spaniard Alvaro Lopez Tardon, 39, is to serve in prison for money laundering. Tardon was the ringleader of Los Miami and has also been sentenced to pay a fine of more than $2 million (€1.5 million). He was detained in South Beach, Florida, in 2011.
ITV unit SCOOTERS and mopeds that are over three years old are required by law to pass an inspection, and the mobile ITV unit will be in Nerja on October 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 in Almijara II.
Business event THE Casa de la Cultura in Almuñecar is hosting an event for entrepreneurs wishing to present their companies to other businesspeople on the Costa Tropical. The meeting is being held today (October 2) from 9am until 2pm. More information is available by calling 958 635 006.
And finally... The town of Mataelpino just outside Madrid is attempting to turn the running of the bulls into a more animal-friendly fiesta by swapping bulls for balls in its annual festivities, pitting thrill seekers against a giant 100-kilogram polystyrene ball three metres in diameter.
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Security equipment MALAGA Council is to provide security and technical equipment to civil protection services in as many as 16 municipalities throughout the province, including Nerja. Some of the items include signs, barriers, helmets and clothing.
Book reading JOSE FERNANDEZ OLMEDO is to present a book entitled ‘Cronicas de un viajero’ at the Casa de la Cultura in Almuñecar today (Thursday October 2) at 8pm. The author is to read selected passages from the book.
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Nerja Facebook priest sparks controversy VOTING for the People’s Party (PP) is as serious a sin as having an abortion, wrote a Nerja priest on his Facebook wall. Andres Francisco Perez Gonzalez is the local priest at Iglesia de El Salvador in Nerja and arrived in the town from a Benamargosa parish a decade ago. A fan of the internet and social media, he uses a tablet to celebrate mass and control the sound system and the dozen television screens installed in the church a couple of years ago. His post sparked controversy among some of his Facebook friends and was later deleted after Gonzalez got a phone call from Spanish newspaper Diario Sur journalists who wanted to dig deeper into the meaning of his words. “I have nothing to say. There is more important news to report,” said Gonzalez, according to the newspaper. His contentious 20-line publication targeted Spanish President Rajoy. The priest said: “This is what that
CONTROVERSIAL POST: The priest targeted Spanish politicians. wimp president we have has done to all of us who were awaiting the new abortion law he had promised.” He also made indirect references to former Presidents Aznar and Zapatero: “Make no mistake, this crisis started with the ‘Spain is doing well’ from the guy with the moustache,” and accused President Rajoy of “doing nothing against those who want to break Spain’s unity or against those from his own
party or the opposition who have stolen from public finances or against the unions that have lied and stolen.” On March 11, on the 10th anniversary of the Madrid train bombings, Gonzalez called upon authorities on his Facebook page to reopen the investigation to find the whereabouts of the masterminds behind the bloodbath. However, he also deleted that post after getting a call from Diario Sur.
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HE UK Parliament has done the right thing in the fight against IS Islamic fighters. Sending in the RAF to help in the fight against extremism is the least the government can do. The IS, in both Syria and Iraq, has shown itself to be utterly ruthless with a total disregard for the lives of people who get in their way. And we need to be clear about this, it is not just people of other religions they are killing and driving from their homes, it is fellow Muslims too. Their religious war is not about spreading the word of Islam, as they may want to make some people think, it is about enforcing their own particularly bloodthirsty interpretation. Not for them persuasion; they take the route of oppression. It speaks volumes that Iran, not noted for its tolerance, is one of the
main opponents of IS in the region. Iran has supplied guns and ammunition to forces opposed to IS, and also sent in rocket launchers. So an unofficial and unlikely alliance is now forming against the IS threat. A NATO-based coalition in the air, and Iran on the ground. Unfortunately, there seem to be too many disaffected youth radicalised in Western countries, from Spain to France and the UK, willing to join in the bloodshed, the most infamous of whom is Jihadi John, who has so cruelly beheaded three hostages on video. So yes, send in the air force, but also think about those who have joined in the fight for IS. It should be made absolutely clear there is no room back home, whether in the UK, Spain or any other country, for anyone who has joined the organisation.
NEWS Piano concert ALMUÑECAR pianist Pablo Ruiz Segura is to give a concert on Monday October 20 at the Casa de la Cultura in Almuñecar at 8.30pm. It will feature works by Polish composer Frederic Chopin and Spanish composer Isaac Albeniz.
Fruit thieves target more farms THE number of fruit theft cases in Torrox and Frigiliana farms has experienced an increase in recent weeks. While it is true that the number of reported fruit theft cases in Velez Malaga has considerably decreased thanks to the increased police surveillance in the area, fruit thieves have now moved to the eastern part of the Axarquia and are targeting Torrox and Frigiliana farms, said farming association Asaja representatives. The thieves rarely get away with more than 500 kilograms, but there have been cases where more than two tons of subtropical fruits have been stolen. “We are witnessing a hike in fruit theft in Torrox and Frigiliana. The farmers tell us that they see flashlights moving about during the night and then discover that the thieves have stolen large amounts of fruit. The good news is they are now aware of how important it is to denounce the thefts. “We know lodging a complaint can be a rather unpleasant thing to do, but if farmers do not denounce the thieves, there is not much the government can do,” said Benjamin Fauli from Asaja.
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Anchovy Fest a hit RINCON DE LA VICTORIA hosted its traditional Fiesta del Boqueron last weekend. The festivities were kicked off by this year’s town crier Jose Cobos, owner of Bodegas El Pimpi at the council chamber and included a charity fish auction at Paseo Maritimo Virgen del Carmen, the proceeds of which will go to the association of Alzheimer’s Disease Patients Asalbez.
Mayor Francisco Salado said: “Anchovies are not only intrinsically linked to our gastronomy, but they are also a major driving force of our economy once the summer is over and this is something our business owners and local residents are grateful for.” During his speech, Cobos paid tribute to the local fishermen and acknowledged the role played by Rincon de la Victoria to promote Malaga cuisine and the consumption of anchovies. “Anchovies are a treasure, a delicacy that sends everyone over the moon,” he said. The council estimates the main theme song to the that as many as 500 kiloSpanish film El Niño. The musical programme grams of fried anchovies is to continue on October and 200 kilograms of 11 with a concert by Ecos anchovies in vinegar were del Rocio and a distributed from Friday until performance by Loquillo on Sunday and that the festivities attracted around the 12th. Tickets are available 15,000 visitors. There was online at www.malaga also a tapa tasting event at the council, in which entradas.com for €12. They will also be visitors could sample the available during the feria at tapas in the Second Edition the Municipal Tourism of the Gourmet Tapa Route for €2.50, including a drink. Office for €10.
Everything set for Nerja Feria NERJA is gearing up for its traditional feria. The festivities are to be kicked off on Thursday October 9 with a concert by local band Calle Nueva Orquesta, followed by the election of the Nerja Queen and Knight. A few more concerts are scheduled for October 10 on Plaza Tutti Frutti and Calle Antonio Millon, including a performance by India Martinez, singer of
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NEWS EXTRA Cycling champ LA HERRADURA cyclist Ivan Ruiz Martin was crowned champion of the Circuito Provincial de Granada BTT Rally in the junior category. Martin is to compete in two competitions in Malaga and Granada.
Free supplies FIVE Frigiliana families have been presented with free school supplies by the Provincial Council of Malaga and La Caixa.
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SEA FESTIVAL: Celebrating the beauty of the marine environment.
La Herradura sea festival ON September 19 and 20 La Herradura saw its second fun-filled Sea Festival, an annual event by
the Asociacion Amigos Del Mar Costa Tropical, dedicated to celebrating the natural beauty of the marine environment. The festival kicked off with the pasacalle where over 300 school students, each wearing a self-made sea-themed mask took to the streets and marched across the village. There was an art competition featuring the artwork of local students, a Q&A with a film, a prize-
giving ceremony for the art competition and activities on the beach where 150 students participated in making stone sculptures of marine animals, whilst the week long yincana carried on as adults went from bar to bar, searching for clues and answers to the quiz. Day two hit the ground running with an underwater clean-up conducted by the Medio y Ambiente and a number of activities for all to enjoy. On the
beach there was kayaking and windsurfing, courtesy of the fantastic Windsurf La Herradura and sea conducted try-dives by the Outstanding Open Water Dive Centre. Over at the Nuevo Plaza, there was the Reef Project, workshops for children, a paella, music, speeches, drinks and live interviews conducted by La Tropical FM Radio. For more information call: +34 654 433 598.
NERJA Council made a motion to regulate the number of visitors to Rio Chillar Los Cahorros. Local authorities are to debate a motion at the council’s next plenary session to request the Junta de Andalucia to regulate and control the influx of visitors to the popular hiking route. Some of the reasons behind the request include the high risk of fire during the summer, the amount of rubbish left behind by tourists and the number of call-outs of the police and civil protection. During a recent clean-up, municipal crews removed 700 kilograms of rubbish.
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Workshop held to promote equality SIXTY students from Instituto Trayamar in Algarrobo took part in an equality workshop organised by the Provincial Council of Malaga. ‘Corresponsabilidad: corresponde, concilia, colabora y comparte,’ aimed at teaching joint responsibility to the youngsters and equal rights for men and women both at home and the workplace. Equality and Citizens’ Participation councillor Pilar Conde and Algarrobo
Mayor Natacha Rivas paid a visit to the workshop. Women dedicate on average four hours and 29 minutes to household chores, while men only dedicate two hours and 23 minutes. Data also show that women invest two hours and 22 minutes to taking care of their children, compared to men, who only dedicate on average one hour and 46 minutes to the same chores. “Thirty three per cent of women start working before schools are open and 59 per cent of them RINCON DE LA VICTORIA residents have expressed finish working after they their deep concern over the deplorable condition of are closed. These figures show the incompatibility of public spaces in their areas. Six hundred and fifty residents from four La Cala del working and school hours Moral neighbourhoods located near Arroyo Totalan, and family life,” said including Jardines de la Victoria, Terrazas de la Cala o Conde. The workshops sought Miguel Jimenez Godinez are denouncing the state of to raise awareness about neglect affecting public spaces near their homes. They are calling for the construction of a dog park the importance of an and a childrens’ park and complain about the equitable sharing of conditions of the pavement and the absolute lack of chores and responsibilities in households throughout bins. the Malaga Province. Furthermore, they say they get poor TV reception.
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Grammy nomination for local artists JUAN PINILLA and Fernando Valverde have been nominated for a Grammy award. Almuñecar Culture Councillor Olga Ruano extended her warmest congratulations to flamenco singer Juan Pinilla and poet Fernando Valverde for
their Grammy award nomination in the ‘Best flamenco album of the year’ category. They will be competing with their album ‘Jugar con fuego’ (Playing with fire) against Juan Carmona (Alchemnya), Paco de Lucia (Cancion Andaluza), Enrique Morente (Morente) and Rosario La Tremendita (Fatum). The album had its ‘baptism of fire’ at Casa de la Cultura in Almuñecar on February 12. Pinilla and Valverde LOCAL POLICE officers in Torrox have called for the took to social media to give their sincere thanks removal of the Chief of Police from the force. Police union UPLB organised a demonstration in Plaza to the Department of de la Constitucion calling upon Mayor Francisco Muñoz Culture and Education in to remove Police Chief Jose Roque Fernandez from his Almuñecar. Had it not post since being found guilty of forging a public been for the support they document. They also asked the mayor to reinstate a had since day one, they would not have been colleague who was suspended for his ‘stubbornness’. During the monthly plenary session, which was nominated, said Valverde. The Latin Grammy interrupted by the police sirens, Mayor Muñoz said the decision he made regarding the former Chief of Police ceremony is scheduled to would be based on “the judgment of the municipal legal take place at the MGM services.” The ruling was not yet final and an appeal Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 20. had been lodged, he added.
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THE No Means No campaign launched by the Euro Weekly News (EWN) has been given the thumbs-up by singer Mica Paris. As a crusader herself who does huge amounts of work for charity, she happily agreed to support the EWN campaign ‘No Means No,’ a movement against the abuse of women and the promotion of equality for women in a message that means: ‘When I say no, it really means no.’ She took the time to speak to EWN’s Anna Tildesley about her life and work…
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IVACIOUS, bubbly and caring were the three words which immediately came to mind, when interviewing Mica Paris last night before her appearance at Old Joys Pub in Puerto Banus. Regardless of the sweltering heat and usual pre-show chaos, when there was a chance to sit with her for 10 minutes, it was like we were in a room on our own having a girlie chat. A legend in her own right,
“I really think women need all the help and encouragement they can get. We are under attack.” Mica Paris is not ‘just a singer’ as she puts it; in fact, she said: “If I was just a singer, it would drive me mad.” She is also a presenter, roving reporter and a regular fill-in host on ITV’s This Morning. And if that wasn’t enough to be getting on with, her spare time is dedicated to two charities. The legendary soul singer is the ambassador for the Amy Winehouse Trust, and the patron of the charity KIN (Kibera in Need). Mica travels to Kenya once a year to support the families in the Kibera slum and by the look on her face as she describes walking through the poverty-stricken area, it’s a very challenging and heartwrenching experience. “You gag as you walk through. I was ill for four days the last time I came back, but we have to help them,” she explained, adding: “I’m lucky, and I want people to realise
how spoilt we all are, it’s a reality check on life. “We worry about what our hair looks like or what necklace to wear, but when you go to these places, you realise that our worries are nothing compared to what these children live with.” Mica’s children also help out with the charity work and although it is too dangerous for them to go to the Kibera slums, she tells me that they do a lot of charity work around her home town of London. Fascinated by how this beautiful, 5ft 11” tall woman can look so amazing at 45 and knowing articles written about her yo-yo dieting and helterskelter weight fluctuations, when I asked her to divulge her secret of a balanced healthy lifestyle, surprisingly she didn’t talk about personal trainers, chia seeds or yoga classes. Instead she said: “It’s simple: one litre of water a day, vegetables, protein and a gym session three times a week,” and by the look on her face, when Alex looked over, a gorgeous boyfriend seems to help! Mica is embarking on two new albums to be released later this year. She is collaborating on the new Freemasons album and working with Rod Temperton, the songwriter famous for writing the historic No 1 hit for Michael Jackson, ‘Thriller.’
Singer Dru Chapman with Joys’ doorman Abdul.
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Salobreña opens pumping station AROUND 200 Salobreña farmers will benefit from the new pumping station built at Comunidad de Regantes Virgen de la Salud. Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries Delegate of the Junta de Andalucia (regional government) Inmaculada Oria inaugurated the pumping station located at Rambla de Molvizar on Monday (September 29),
which is expected to help local farmers save on energy costs. The total cost of the modernisation works added up to €1 million and the Junta de Andalucia contributed with €150,000, said Oria. “This is an example of cooperation between the public and private sectors and will help farmers have more decent levels of income,” she added.
Almuñecar photo Magic show contest winner is wonderful PHOTOGRAPHY enthusiast Jose Andres Chamorro Villar won the first Almuñecar Mediterranean Paradise photography contest. Organised by the Municipal Tourism Department, the contest sought to promote tourism in Almuñecar by highlighting its landscapes, culture, cuisine, historic and natural heritage and festivities. The jury, presided over by Mayor Trinidad Herrera Lorente, presented Villar with a €600 prize. Second was Juan Jose Jimenez Moral (€300) and third Jhon Betancur Montoya (€100).
JORGE BLASS wowed the audience at Noches del Apero with a show full of magic and wonder. Madrid-born magician and illusionist Jorge Blass, 34, put on a jaw-dropping performance in Frigiliana before a packed house at Sala de Usos Multiples. The 90minute show on Saturday September 27 kept the audience on the edge of their seats. The magician received a standing ovation from the audience.
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FARM RAIDED: Weapons and 8,900 marihuana plants seized.
Police raid yields drugs and guns
NATIONAL POLICE have confiscated a large amount of drugs and weapons in a raid on a farm in Velez-Malaga. Officers seized 8,900 marihuana plants, an automatic rifle, two handguns and ammunition from a greenhouse on the farm in Velez-Malaga. The anti-drug operation resulted in the arrest of two suspects, a 42-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, according to a police statement. On Tuesday September 23, officers discovered two greenhouses fullyequipped for the cultivation, irrigation
and ventilation of the plants. Suspicions were raised due to the strong, distinctive smell emitting from the greenhouses as well as the volume of noise produced by the ventilation system. Police also discovered equipment for drying, cutting and grinding marihuana, together with 33 kilos of the drug ready for sale. A quantity of cash was also recovered. The two suspects have been remanded in custody on charges of crimes against public health, and the possession of illegal firearms.
VELEZ MALAGA Council is to draw up plans to tear down all temporary shelters by 2015. Demolishing the shanties located in Casillas de la Via on the Torre del Mar exit to Malaga (old CN340) is the one of the top priorities of the local authority. Around 30 families live in the crudely built homes and are at the mercy of the elements, especially torrential rain, which all too often results in power failures. Most shanties have two rooms, one which serves as a living room and the other as a bedroom more often than not shared by eight people. The inhabitants are distrustful of politicians’ promises, as they say they have heard the same thing for 30 years. Finding a solution to their problem and building new homes for them requires the co-operation of the Junta de Andalucia, said Mayor Francisco Delgado Bonilla. The council is soon to begin looking for the best location to build them and it is willing to cede a plot of land, he commented and added that the actual construction project would not be possible without the help of the regional government. Residents in nearby buildings have complained about the presence of rats in the area, which they claim is caused by the lack of hygiene around the shanties.
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Drought aid call
TORROX Council has called for measures to be implemented to alleviate the effects of the drought on the agricultural sector. The council passed a motion submitted by the PSOE party requesting
Central Government to take steps to mitigate the negative effects the drought has had on agriculture in the region. These include approving an extraordinary programme to promote agricultural employment (PFEA), formerly known as PER,
making it easier for farmers to access agricultural subsidies and reducing the IRPF (personal income tax), among others. Torrox Mayor Francisco Muñoz said: “The lack of rain has a very negative effect on agriculture because it results in
reduced yields. We, in public administration, must take measures so that this crucial sector is not affected by such circumstances.” The council also passed another motion by the PSOE for Malaga Provincial Council to continue with the IBI tax aid in 2015.
HONOURED Tourism industry professionals and entrepreneurs.
Tourism professionals honoured ALMUÑECAR has paid tribute to local tourism industry representatives. World Tourism Day was celebrated on Saturday September 27 and an official awards ceremony was held at Palacete La Najarra, presided over by Trinidad Herrera Lorente, President of the Municipal Tourism
Board. Some of those honoured were Manuel Campos of Hotel Carmen Almuñecar, Jose Carmona of Restaurante Pepe Digame, Soledad Paramo of Hostal San Sebastian and Julia Moreno, a waitress at the Marina Playa beach bar, who saved the life of a Swedish tourist.
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Motril honours Local Police officers MOTRIL Mayor Luisa Garcia Chamorro has presided over a ceremony conducted in honour of Saint Michael, the patron saint of police officers. The mayor was joined by Citizens’ Safety Councillor Manuel Ballesteros, Police Assistant Inspector Jose
Manuel Rodriguez Torres, National Police Superintendent Carlos Altea, Guardia Civil Captain Manuel Perez and EVA-9 Commander Luis Martinez last Monday, September 29. Chamorro offered her warmest congratulations to all police officers on the
day of their patron saint for “always doing their job to serve, assist and defend citizens. Police officers work on holidays, on Christmas, on Three Kings (January 6) and during Easter Week. We must be grateful to count on such a group of professionals,” she said.
Thanks to the ongoing co-operation between Motril Local Police and other Spanish law enforcement agencies and their co-ordinated efforts, Motril is one of the safest towns in Malaga Province, and in Spain, as shown by recent data released by the Ministry of the
Major improvement work brings Nasrid gardens back into bloom THE Nasrid-style gardens at the Municipal Pottery Centre in Almuñecar have undergone a series of major improvement works. Environment Councillor Luis Aragon said some of the aromatic plants have been replaced, including sage, thyme, rosemary, myrtle, basil and mint, as well as the rose bushes, the geraniums, orange, mandarin and lemon
UPGRADED: Nasrid-style gardens in Almuñecar. trees. “We have also improved the fountains and the benches,”
Councillor Aragon said. Located on Calle San Crescencio in Barrio San
Miguel del Castillo, the Municipal Pottery Centre is open to the public from 10am until 1pm. The Nasrid dynasty ruled the Emirate of Granada from 1232 and 1492 and was the last Muslim dynasty in Spain until Muhammad XII of Granada surrendered to Aragon and Castile. The Alhambra in Granada was built during their rule in the ninth century.
Interior, remarked the mayor. Aggravated burglaries have decreased by 38 per cent “and that is no doubt the result of your daily work,” said the mayor.
During the ceremony, several police officers were awarded medals of merit or personally thanked by Mayor Garcia Chamorro for their laudable efforts.
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RENOVATIONS are nearly done at the Roman archaeological site in Torrox, which will include a visitors’ centre. A total of €624,000 has been invested in the project to renovate the excavations of Torrox’s Roman lighthouse which, as well as the visitors’ centre, will also feature a night-time visual spectacle. Financed by the Junta de Andalucia (regional government) and Torrox Council, the aim of the project is to raise awareness of the abundance of different archaeological sites in the area. This particular dig - Clavicum to give it its Latin name - dates back to the third century AD and is made up of the remains of a seaside Roman villa set adjacent to a lighthouse, ceramic ovens, Roman baths and a salting factory, which was later
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converted into a necropolis. The visitors’ centre is located within the lighthouse complex and provides easy access from which to view the remains of the Roman villa in the open air. It will also be possible to visit the old lighthouse building which dates back to 1864, and which illustrates the history of the lighthouse. Inside, the centre has a projection room where visitors can watch an eight-minute documentary on the history of the site. At night, the centre will put on a night-time visual spectacle, projected onto the lighthouse. Moving graphics and illustrations will recount daily life in Clavicum, as well as a tale by Pliny the Elder about how the people of the town had an encounter with a giant octopus.
Almuñecar hikers go backpacking to Acequias del Poqueira APPROXIMATELY 40 Almuñecar hikers went backpacking to the
beautiful Acequias del Poqueira. “The trail took us along
very gentle slopes and we were suddenly engulfed by fog, which
gave our surroundings a magical touch. We caught glimpses of the beautiful Picos del Sabinar and Loma Pua and the astonishing Cumbres del Mulhacen and Veleta,” said Coordinator Enrique Garin. “It was not that warm so we did not get too tired going up to the Cortijo de Las Tomas, which is 2,100 metres above sea level.
“Once we got there, we decided to take a safer route for the group since the rocks were wet from the rain. The trail was not difficult to follow and the hikers were chatting and making new friends.” He added: “Then we got to Capileira, where we rested for a while and recovered our strength with a beer or a coffee and then we went back to Almuñecar.”
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New book presentation MAR MONTILLA is to present her second and latest novel ‘Pasion en Marrakech’ at Casa del Apero in Frigiliana on Saturday October 4 at 6pm. Her first book ‘Me separe, aunque le amaba demasiado’ came out in 2004.
Science series EIGHTY Motril high school students took part in a series of promotional science activities called ‘La noche de los investigadores’ held throughout Andalucia and organised by Fundacion DESQBRE.
Youth match NERJA is to host an international under-17 football match between Spain and Germany at Complejo Deportivo Enrique Lopez Cuenca next Tuesday (October 7) at 8pm. Tickets are €5. Admission for children is free but they must be accompanied by an adult.
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Two police officers injured in hand grenade explosion TWO National Police bomb squad officers sustained serious injuries to their hands in an explosion. The policemen were hurt whilst dealing with a hand grenade that had been confiscated at a street market in Sevilla, said a police spokesman. The explosion occurred at the headquarters of the bomb squad of the National Police (Tedax) in Cortijo del Cuarto outside Sevilla, while the officers were handling a Spanish Civil War grenade found at a street market on Calle Feria. They were rushed to the Hospital Virgen del Rocio and it has been reported
that one of them will have to have his hand amputated. The extent of the injuries suffered by the other officer remains to be determined. This is not the first time law enforcement officials have found explosive devices from the Civil War. Back in July, the Guardia Civil in Aragon defused a mortar grenade that had been stuck in a pine tree for 70 years. Its deadly load was still intact. According to police sources, the grenade was high up in the tree and had gone unnoticed for the last seven decades. It is assumed that the missile missed its target
and became stuck in the tree. Tedax has so far defused 111 explosive devices in Aragon. Most of them were artillery shells weighing between four and 45 kilograms. However, they have also disarmed hand grenades and four aerial bombs, with the last one being found in June 2013 in a pond in Teruel. It weighed 50 kilograms and had to be removed with the help of expert divers. Old explosive devices are extremely unpredictable because they have been out in the open for so long, according to Tedax experts.
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Concert tomorrow DANI MARTIN is to give a concert tomorrow (Friday October 3) at Estadio Municipal El Pozuelo in Torremolinos at 9.30pm. Tickets are available online at www.malagaentradas.com and at the council offices.
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NEWS DESK Horadada. The epicentre was at sea and registered 1.2 on the Richter Scale.
Zebras fading RESIDENTS in Orihuela are complaining about the state of zebra crossings on the city’s roads. The painted signs have been neglected with the paint faded and difficult to spot by drivers.
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DATA released by the National Statistics Institute show that there were 656,000 overnight stays at Torremolinos hotels during August, 52 per cent and 68 per cent more than in Marbella and Benalmadena respectively.
THE government is moving ahead with its plans for the AVE in Murcia with a tendered contract worth €82.3 million The completion period is seven months.
Sponsored walk
THE High Court has ruled that railways’ administrator ADIF had no responsibility for the death of a child in Orihuela in 2005 as the youngster reached the track through part of a broken fence. The ruling said the accident was due to “reckless conduct of the victim.”
MALAGA Council has announced on its website a sponsored walk that is taking place on Sunday (October 5) at 11.30am at Auditorio Eduardo Ocon. The proceeds are to be donated to AVOI and FMAEC.
Clean-up requested ALHAURIN EL GRANDE Council has called upon the Junta de Andalucia to clean the riverbeds of Rio Fahala and Arroyos Gambero and Santa Maria. The motion was presented by the Partido Popular (PP) and unanimously approved.
2015 Budget MIJAS Council has set up an email account presupuesto2015@mijas.es where local residents can send their suggestions regarding the 2015 budget until the end of October, said Economy and Tax Councillor Mario Bravo.
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On show VILLAJOYOSA treasures are on display in Barcelona’s Archaeology Museum until February 2015. They include a water bottle with Egyptian hieroglyphics, a gold Phoenician necklace and Roman amphorae from the Bou Ferrer wreck.
Felling OK’d RESIDENTS inside the Montgo national park will be given permission to fell trees burnt during the recent woodland fire. The park’s board of governors pledged to simplify the necessary authorisations.
Wine skills POLISH students from Bydgoszcz University are to take part in an exchange scheme with Valencia’s Universidad Politecnica. This will include visiting Benitachell to study the town’s BioMoscatell organic wine procedures.
Court conclusion BENIDORM: Awards mark World Tourism Day.
Benidorm denied tourism award
BENIDORM Corporation celebrated World Tourism Day with a call for official classification as a ‘tourist municipality’. Requests to the central government fell on deaf ears although the resort contributes 1 per cent of Spain’s gross domestic product and 10 per cent of the Valencian Community’s, said Mayor Agustin Navarro. “After decades of fiscal solidarity with the rest of Spain we continue without benefits that other municipalities enjoy,” he told an audience which included senators Encarna Llinares and Agustin Almodobar, councillors and local dignitaries. The occasion was also marked by the presentation of the Ciudad de Benidorm awards. The local category award went to Alicante Airport, which has played such an important part in bringing tourists to Benidorm since it opened in 1967.
Pitch perfect REPLACING astroturf on three pitches at La Nucia’s municipal sports complex will be finished by late October. The pitches are used by 1,000 players each week, the town hall stated.
Done deal BENIDORM Council is to rescind developer Enrique Ortiz’s contract to run the local bus station and put it out to tender again. The chosen bidder must pay Ortiz €27 million for the installation.
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Bogota in Colombia until bullfighting resumes in the capital’s bullring.
Bed closures
Lifesaving course A BASIC lifesaving and resuscitation course was carried out at the Water Palace in Orihuela to update lifeguards’ skills. Accidents in swimming pools are one of the leading causes of mortality in children aged under 14.
MALLORCA
Election list THE Partido Popular (PP) is expected to approve this week, at a special meeting, the schedule for the submission of candidates to head the list of candidates in the upcoming municipal elections.
False crime
HUERCAL OVERA has lost 30 beds at its hospital in a move that has been criticised by CSIF (employee trades union). The beds will remain closed until at least December.
A MAN has been arrested for falsely reporting the theft of his credit card. Police learnt he had spent €1,200 on his card at a hostess club in Palma.
Gergal upgrades
Love rival
GERGAL has received €149,000 from Almeria Province for improvements to the bridge at the entrance to the town as well as pavement renovations in the town centre.
PROSECUTORS have asked for a prison sentence of five years for a young man accused of trying to kill an ex-boyfriend of his former partner in Manacor.
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GADOR residents with financial difficulties are to receive a discount on their rent of up to 40 per cent. The programme mainly benefits the elderly and families in dire financial straits.
ALMERIA is being used for partial filming of yet another movie. Toro, directed by Kike Maillo, begins filming in January in Almeria and Malaga.
THE father of Malen Ortiz who has been missing since December has gone on trial for threatening his former partner. Palma Court heard that he sent 148 threatening texts in one morning.
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THE V Taurino Prize in Roquetas has been awarded to 14 Colombians on hunger strike at the Santa Maria de
Earthquake felt A MILD earthquake was felt across Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa and Pilar de la
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SWEDEN - MORE than 15,000 Swedish children a year have to go to hospital after playground accidents, according to the National Board of Health and Welfare. Head injuries accounted for 25 per cent of the incidents.
Art censored DENMARK - A radio station that planned to show works by controversial Swedish artist Dan Park in Copenhagen has cancelled the event. Park was convicted in August by a Malmo court of inciting racial hatred with his art. He is serving a six month sentence.
Joining in NORWAY - Five Norwegian officers will join the US-led coalition fight against Islamic extremists IS in Iraq.
Rich list NORWAYThe country now has 222 billionaires - in Kroner. Richest man is oil tanker magnate John Fredriksen who is worth 102 billion kroner (€12.45 billion), according to Kapital magazine.
A 24-YEAR-OLD British Muslim convert named Samiun Rahman was arrested in Bangladesh on suspicion of having recruited volunteers to fight alongside Islamic State jihadists in Syria. Rahman is said to have converted to Islam while serving a prison sentence.
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THE first floating solar panel project in Britain was installed earlier this month on a reservoir at Sheeplands Farm in Berkshire. Its developer says similar projects will soon be installed at numerous sites throughout the country.
HONG KONG: Activists clashed with police.
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WELSH poet and author Dr Dannie Abse died at 91 (1923 - 2014). He received numerous literary awards as well as fellowships for his writing and was the recipient of the Wales Book of the Year Award in 2008.
SWEDISH model Malin Sahlen was outraged to learn one of her Instagram pictures was used without her permission to entrap Tory Minister Brooks Newmark by a male tabloid journalist.
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IF the Conservatives win the May general election, benefits will be frozen for two years, said George Osborne on Monday ,September 29. The move will save £3 billion (€3.8 billion) and contribute to drastically reducing the deficit, said the Chancellor.
THE British Government has voiced concern over the situation in Hong Kong after pro-democracy activists clashed with police. A statement released by the Foreign Office called for the activists’ rights to be protected.
RUSSIAN PRESS Remains found
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ARCHAEOLOGISTS have unearthed the bodies of 10 Soviet army and five Japanese soldiers who died in one of the last battles of World War Two. They were found on the Kuril island of Shumsu. Tensions over the Kuril islands, taken over by Russia, have prevented a formal World War Two peace treaty ever being signed by the two nations.
MOST Russians (84 per cent) backed the food importation ban brought in as retaliation to Western sanctions. They felt not only was the ban correct, but it would also be a boost for domestic farmers and suppliers, according to a study by Russia’s Centre for Political Analysis.
Bridge down DENMARK - A bridge collapsing onto a motorway between Helsingor and Copenhagen caused chaos for commuters on the island of Zealand.
AIR BERLIN: Leasing planes.
Salary deducted A JOURNALIST has been sentenced to one year of correctional labour for assaulting an NTV television correspondent. Bozhena Rynska will continue to live at home and work normally, but will have 10 per cent of her salary deducted.
Bridge contract THE contracting company to build a bridge across the Kerch Strait in Crimea will be decided within a month. Seven companies are competing for the contract.
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DEPUTY Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov has called for a joint effort with the US to fight IS Islamic militants.
AIR BERLIN has cancelled orders with Boeing for 33 aircraft worth €3.95 billion. Instead it is to ‘acquire’ or lease a smaller number of planes in order to reduce capital expenditure.
Soldier shot A US soldier was shot by police after an Oktoberfest event in Munich. He had been taken to hospital with a head injury, and when he came round he flew into a drunken rage threatening staff and injuring an 89-year-old man with a fire extinguisher. Police shot him in the leg when he went to bludgeon them.
Oldest woman THE country’s oldest woman has died aged 112. Frida Szwillus, who lived in Saxony, once, as a young girl, waved at Prussian Kaiser Wilhelm II.
No mercy A GERMAN mercy flight with medicine and tents destined for Ebola victims in Senegal was left stranded in Gran Canaria for several days after a breakdown. The C130 aircraft used by the military are up to 50-years-old.
Spray vanishes THE vanishing spray used in the FIFA World Cup to tell players where to stand at free kicks has been banned. Trading standards watchdog TUV said greenhouse gas levels in the spray were 33 per cent - much higher than the permitted level.
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STAT OF WEEK FOREIGN Social Security contributors fell by 17,941 to 1,582,823 in August. Of these, 1,339,292 were general workers, another 238,628 were selfemployed while 4,632 seamen and 281 coalminers were classed as Special category.
Thanks but no thanks RYANAIR will not be entering Enaire or buying shares in airports company Aena SA. Enaire is the 100 per cent government owned company that has Aena as a subsidiary. The Spanish government is part-privatising the subsidiary by making 49 per cent available to the public. Last June the Irish-owned airline, turned down in the past by Ferrovial for a share in London-Gatwick, revealed it was
“seriously interested.” It was considering either the 21 per cent to be split among at least three majority shareholders or the 28 per cent offered to private investors. At the beginning of September the company’s marketing director Kenny Jacobs claimed they were still interested. A decision would be reached over the coming weeks following talks between Ryanair’s president Michael O’Leary and
Catalan banks ready to move CATALONIA’S two biggest banks would, if necessary, move their head offices from the region. The intentions of CaixaBank and Banco Sabadell in the event of regional independence from Spain were revealed in a report by the Swiss investment Bank, UBS. It corroborated sources close to both banks which also claimed that they have already informed international investors of their intentions. Secession seems ‘a distant prospect’ for Catalonia, wrote UBS’s chief strategist Justin Knight in the run-up to Scotland’s independence referendum on September 18. The two banks have already taken appropriate
steps to be able to relocate their headquarters “to minimise potential impact on access to potential funding sources,” UBS continued. As revealed by the national daily El Mundo last July, CaixaBank’s subsidiary Microbank has headquarters in Madrid and a Bank of Spain permit to operate. CaixaBank would only need to transfer its assets to Microbank to remain in the Eurozone. Sabadell’s new statutes do not require its head office to remain in Barcelona. ‘All scenarios’ have been anticipated to defend interests of clients and shareholders, including a change of headquarters, Sabadell board announced.
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Iberia a high flyer IBERIA has placed a firm order for A330200 Airbus aircraft worth €1.15 billion. The final price will be lower, Iberia told the CNMV securities regulator, thanks to a “substantial discount” negotiated by IAG.
Not so smart WITH mobile phones no longer subsidised by phone companies, users now pay the full cost. The Spanish spent €1.15 billion on changing their mobile phones last year, double 2012’s amount.
Eurozone stall slows progress THE Eurozone’s stalled GDP during the second quarter of this year is influencing Spain’s economic recovery. With internal demand and credit at a minimum, this has had an effect on Spanish exports, declared Spain’s minister of the Economy Luis de Guindos. “What happens in Europe affects us,” he said. “It has an impact not
only on commercial transactions but also on expectations,” the minister added. The Eurozone stimulus measures - 0.05 per cent interest and cash injections - had the minister’s backing, but De Guindos also urged structural reforms throughout the Eurozone, drawing attention to the impact of the euro’s depreciation on Spain.
RYANAIR: Said no to share in Spanish airports. the board, he said. That decision was finally reached with Ryanair scratching its
name from the list of candidates one day before the deadline.
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Most Advanced Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Natural Alternatives International, Inc. Radius Health, Inc. Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. Novatel Wireless, Inc. MISONIX, Inc. Vimicro International Corporation Ovascience Inc. Immune Design Corp.
Most Declined AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The Finish Line, Inc. ALCO Stores, Inc. GlycoMimetics, Inc. Erickson Incorporated Powell Industries, Inc. Egalet Corporation CareDx, Inc. ADDvantage Technologies Group, Inc. Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc. Credit Suisse AG
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C O M PA N Y PRICE(P) CHANGE Centrica PLC 307.00 0.10 Coca-Cola HBC AG 1324.00 -1.00 Compass Group PLC 968.25 7.00 CRH PLC 1393.00 3.00 Diageo PLC 1758.00 -10.00 Direct Line Insurance Group...301.40 1.60 Dixons Carphone PLC 366.35 1.30 easyJet PLC 1389.00 -3.00 Experian PLC 994.00 -1.00 Fresnillo PLC 754.75 -6.50 Friends Life Group Ltd 312.35 0.50 G4S PLC 250.30 0.40 GKN PLC 326.75 -1.40 GlaxoSmithKline PLC 1433.75 1.00 Glencore PLC 336.45 -3.80 Hammerson PLC 573.50 2.00 Hargreaves Lansdown PLC 926.25 3.48 HSBC Holdings PLC 642.10 -8.10 IMI PLC 1241.00 -3.00 Imperial Tobacco Group PLC2647.00 0.00 InterContinental Hotels Gro...2355.00 1.00 International Consolidated ...370.60 -0.06 Intertek Group PLC 2579.00 10.00 Intu Properties PLC 329.75 -0.70 ITV PLC 209.00 0.80 Johnson Matthey PLC 2943.00 10.00 Kingfisher PLC 320.70 0.20 Land Securities Group PLC1051.00 0.00 Legal & General Group PLC233.85 -0.60 Lloyds Banking Group PLC 76.24 -0.44 London Stock Exchange Group...1897.505.00 Marks & Spencer Group PLC421.20 -0.60 Meggitt PLC 454.85 -0.20 Mondi PLC 1019.00 -8.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets PLC170.70-0.30 National Grid PLC 882.25 3.50 Next PLC 6860.00 -5.00 Old Mutual PLC 183.05 -1.00 Pearson PLC 1213.50 -20.00 Persimmon PLC 1326.50 0.00 Petrofac Ltd 1031.00 21.00 Prudential PLC 1416.00 -7.50 Randgold Resources Ltd 4207.00 -8.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC5342.50 15.00 Reed Elsevier PLC 981.50 1.00 Rio Tinto PLC 3047.50 -41.10 Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC 966.00 3.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Grou...363.00 0.90 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 2436.50 2.00 Royal Mail PLC 399.30 -0.82 RSA Insurance Group PLC 482.55 1.50 SABMiller PLC 3388.50 -15.50 Sage Group (The) PLC 372.35 0.00 Sainsbury (J) PLC 250.25 0.20 Schroders PLC 2408.50 1.00 Severn Trent PLC 1870.00 -4.00 Shire PLC 5307.50 -20.00 Smith & Nephew PLC 1025.00 -5.00 Smiths Group PLC 1243.50 -3.00 Sports Direct International...621.50 1.00 SSE PLC 1519.00 -3.00 Standard Chartered PLC 1166.50 -8.00 Standard Life PLC 415.15 0.40 St James's Place PLC 745.50 6.50 Tesco PLC 190.30 -1.25 Travis Perkins PLC 1667.00 1.00 TUI Travel PLC 389.30 2.30 Tullow Oil PLC 660.25 10.50 Unilever PLC 2564.50 2.00 United Utilities Group PLC 806.75 0.00 Vodafone Group PLC 204.80 -0.15 Weir Group PLC 2552.00 6.00 Whitbread PLC 4161.50 12.00 Wolseley PLC 3261.50 -15.00 WPP PLC 1250.00 4.00
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Spotlight is now off Scotland referendum and the pound rallies in the aftermath
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HE main downside risk for Sterling recently was the uncertainty of the Scottish referendum. The ‘No vote’ on September 18 removed the huge political and economic uncertainty of the 307-year-old union. The news was greeted with euphoria by the markets as the pound rallied in the aftermath. Investors are now weighing the long term ramifications of the event. Although the Kingdom has remained united, some investors fear that the fissures opened up by the Scottish referendum may take a long time to heal, and the debate over devolution within the UK is now an open question. In the meantime, growth in the UK has slowed from its peak in the first half of 2014 and the Bank of England might not be too keen to raise interest rates as early as the market wants. The famous promise in the summer of 2012 by European Central Bank President Mario Draghi to do “whatever it
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Italy buys Spanish oil BY the time this year’s campaign ends, Spain will have exported approximately 1.1 million tons of olive oil, almost double the sector’s annual production throughout the Nineties. The exterior market now exceeds domestic consumption and Italy, Spain’s principal rival in the sector, is also its principal customer, buying 450,000 tons in bulk.
Dial-a-burger ALCALA DE HENARES (Madrid) will be Spain’s first town to have a Burger King home delivery service. This will later extend to 22 more Spanish towns and cities although the chain expects the service to reach 150 of its establishments by March 2015. Users will place orders via a smartphone app.
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takes” to save the single currency has effectively managed to avert a break up but hasn’t resolved the crisis. Since that summer, the economic situation in Europe has failed to improve and although the Eurozone emerged from recession last year, growth has ranged from lacklustre to fragile. Eurozone growth up to June remained flat and worse still, the 18-member bloc’s output is still 2.7 per cent below its peak. Compared to the US and the UK, where output has rebounded and is now higher than at the start of the crisis in 2008.
EUROZONE: Low inflation has been a major concern. News out of the Eurozone keeps disappointing and with high unemployment, weak growth and falling prices, risks of a Japanesestyle lost decade are reigniting fears of a new crisis. Low inflation has been a major concern for the European Central Bank. Low prices can initially appeal as a short-term financial benefit to
shoppers but are poisonous for countries with high debt burdens. Once deflation takes hold, consumers tend to delay purchases as they expect prices to fall even further. The ECB has been forecasting that price growth would pick up in time but low energy prices and a strong euro have proved forecasts
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wrong as prices continue falling month after month. It’s now clear that the easing of market panic after Draghi’s 2012 promise induced too much complacency. The risks are now so serious the ECB has no other choice than to act on interest rates as they preannounced at September’s meeting. By cutting interest and announcing ABS purchases, the central bank sent a very strong message to the market. Interest rates were cut to fresh record lows, and Draghi’s Central European Bank will also try to boost credit conditions further by purchasing asset-backed securities and covered bonds. Over the next three years the market will be flooded with around €500 billion. This wall of money heading towards the financial market caught investors by surprise. And while some detractors say it’s too late, this amount of stimulus from the European Central Bank will certainly be welcome.
Savings without feeling the pinch Loose change A look at finance for females
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OULDN’T it be great to be able to save money? The majority of people would love the idea of putting away a few quid every week and seeing their savings build up over time. A bulky savings account can get a person out of all sorts of financial problems; because no matter how hard we try to budget and stick to that budget, unforeseen costs always pop up. The car breaks down, an uninsured mobile phone is stolen, a fine arrives at the doorstep from traffic control or suddenly the bathroom toilet decides to go on the
PACKED LUNCH: Preparing food at home is much more economical. blink and it’s essential to replace it! A recent survey from the UK reveals that 42 per cent of people save out of necessity, but very few feel they have the ability to save for a rainy day. Making ends meet is hard enough, without trying to put extra cash away for unforeseen costs.
There are, however, little ways to start saving without feeling too economically pressured. By simply changing small day-to-day habits, it’s possible to start building up that illusive savings account. Some of the top money savings tips revealed in the British report are easy to
implement. Using vouchers, coupons and money-off apps are considered the most popular way to make savings, with 50 per cent of people saying they regularly use them to get money off their purchases. Next on the list is taking a packed lunch to work. This is definitely a big
money saver. Preparing food at home is much more economical and healthy. And it allows you to put the money you’ve saved on dining out straight into your savings account. A simple piggy bank may not look like much on the kitchen counter top, but by adding your loose change every day - you’ll be surprised how it adds up. If a gourmet palate is leaving you strapped for cash each month then I’m afraid it’s time to downgrade to a cheaper supermarket. And while on the subject of food, never go shopping on an empty stomach. It’s hazardous for your wallet. Finally, leave the car at home and walk or use public transport. And cut up those credit cards. If you don’t have the money in cash, then you can’t buy it! Simple.
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Tunnel vision of doctors can hurt the ill I DO not know all the facts but I think that Frank McDonnell MD (whatever that stands for) is jumping to conclusions when he assumes that Ashya King’s parents probably removed him from hospital to avoid blood transfusions and opted for “alternative” (his quotation marks, not mine) treatment. Firstly, although I did read just once that Mr and Mrs King were Jehovah’s Witnesses, nowhere was it ever suggested that they used their religious beliefs to deny their son treatment. In fact even the hospital made it clear that there had been no objection to treatment on these grounds. Secondly, proton beam treatment is not ‘alternative’ but another form of cancer therapy not available on the NHS or in the UK. It is more likely the doctor in question was convinced of the accuracy of his own diagnosis and worried that another hospital might prove him wrong. Many years ago my then 13year-old son was very ill in Northwick Park Hospital in London. The paediatric gastroenterologist there was so convinced my son was coeliac that he performed an endoscopy without any sedative - three times, because he couldn’t get the test results he expected. When we wrapped our frail son in a blanket and took him out of that hospital we were told not to bring him back and all his medical notes were ‘lost.’ At St Bartholomew’s Hospital he was correctly diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and was soon into remission. Doctors do not always know best. Sonia Kleyman, Javea (Alicante)
Hasty actions DID Ashya King’s parents really have a well thought-out and careful plan? I - like many others, I expect - think not. We all know one cannot sell a property overnight in England let alone in Spain, so how long did they intend to keep the child without medical treatment? And
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making headway with a one-toone teacher but he dumped us for a class full of pupils so he could make more money. Yes Alan, we went along to the class but were overwhelmed with smug people like you! Mary (by email)
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why did they have to come to Spain? They have family here so why did they not ask them to sell the house? I understand they allegedly told a reporter they wanted to obtain as much publicity as they could get? Is that protecting a very sick boy? Or did they see pound signs when the news broke? I can tell you right now that I hope the boy survives and my heart goes out to him. I do know what it is like to move heaven and earth for a terminally-ill child. My sister had a beautiful little girl who went to America with the help of the NHS for treatment. However, the treatment did not work and seven months and two weeks before her 10th birthday she gave up the fight, so I do know how it feels to have a very sick child. Rita Knight, a holidaymaker (by email)
State steps in THE letter from Frank McDonnell contains a host of inaccuracies.
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Firstly there is no such thing as a ‘strict JW’ as all Jehovah’s Witnesses are united in their rejection of blood transfusions. Secondly blood transfusions were never an issue as regards the treatment! Ashya was under hospital treatment but he was not removed to avoid blood transfusion but to obtain alternative treatment, one denied by the UK. Thirdly being made a ward of court is a rare event in the UK in these circumstances. Legislation continues to be interpreted in different ways so there needs to be a consideration of many factors for a more holistic approach.
Fourthly, to state that treatment in the UK is the only hope for the child is completely ridiculous and assumes there is no other sophisticated treatment available that respects the wishes of the parents. Why Frank McDonnell thinks that the wishes of the state should over-ride the wishes of the parent in any event is not stated. Subsequent developments have shown that in fact the U.K authorities were heavy-handed and it is simply not correct to imply the parents were in any way negligent. G C Hall (by email)
Lessons learned I WOULD like to respond to Alan’s letter about learning Spanish. We have spent a small fortune trying to learn the language but feel resentful to be called ignorant, arrogant, an embarrassment and told we should leave. Perhaps Alan has an aptitude for languages like someone who is artistic, musical or talented with their hands. We were
I WOULD love to know why over the last two months, the benchmark cost of oil has fallen from approximately $110 to $96 - a drop of around 12 per cent, whereas the euro has weakened from about $1.38 to roughly $1.30, a drop of 6 per cent. Pump prices in Spain should have dropped by 5 per cent at least but they haven’t changed at all. I have always found Spanish pump prices to change quickly. Are we again being ripped off, either by government or petrol companies, or is there a sensible answer? I can’t be the only one to ask since the discrepancy should be obvious to anyone. Tony McKenna, Altea (Alicante)
Equal praise WE have just returned from a 14week stay in our home in England and a friend had kept the Your Say page where Lily Lucy wrote about my original letter praising the Spanish health service. We share our time between Spain and the UK and are in a position to make comparisons between the two. Not that I intended any criticism whatsoever to the UK National Health Service. I think it is superb although due to the enormous pressure that A & E departments are under owing to lack of staff, waiting times tend to be quite extended for nonemergency patients. The remarkable attention I received here justified my letter of praise, I thought. If I have inadvertently offended Lily, I apologise Desiree Bishop (by email)
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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There will be enough hurly-burly to cope with at work, let alone elsewhere, so don't even think about doing everything single-handedly. Cooking, hosting and being all things to everyone shouldn't be your version of the perfect week.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) You will be ready and waiting for whatever you've organised. Then, without warning, you could have to backtrack or make other plans - you might even encounter some undeserved criticism. But no matter what happens, the weekend will definitely make up for any workaday muddles.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The more you can offload, the happier you'll be. As you attract kindred spirits, you'll be able to look forward to the weekend whirl with family and friends. Try to be patient with those who seem to be pulled in other directions.
Sudoku Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Good news should come your way this week. Regardless of how you mark it, you'll be surrounded by caring hearts. Sunday's full moon is one of two this year associated with journeys, homely connections and good fortune.
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LEO (July 24 - August 23) Many happy moments will keep you on your toes. With warming wishes in the wind, and a charming touch of luck, don't panic if certain events don't match up to your high standards. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) You won't avoid the occasional mishap, but if you're tactful on Tuesday and chill out on Wednesday, the lead-up to the weekend's partying will see you go after whatever you want.
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Across 1 Slippery customers in wheel spoke (4) 4 Climbs on a piano to practice (6) 9 Real and modified, next to the kidneys (7) 10 Incident begins with Santa Claus eating nine eclairs (5) 11 Clipped trees replaced (5) 12 And lass repaired shoes (7) 13 Bring down some Mossad denunciations (6) 15 Discourages the desert construction (6) 19 Come to understand lies are naughty (7) 21 Find a shed in the dark (5) 23 Sent school head faulty dens (5) 24 Lister, though wrong, has a point about antiseptic (7) 25 Listen to a tiptop nurse (6) 26 Neckwear associations (4) Down 2 Ecoterrorist admits blunder (5) 3 In Ceres, strangely open (7) 4 Get water on small Prince’s whip (6) 5 Bad lighting (5) 6 Brew tea leaves, but not as an uplift (7)
Across 1 Wants (7) 5 Does a job (5) 8 Targets (5) 9 At fixed intervals (7) 10 Fasten (3) 11 In good health (4) 12 Just (4) 14 Finished (5) 16 Durations (5) 18 Objects (5) 19 Rescues (5) 21 Simple (4) 22 Young bears (4) 25 Also (3) 27 Confidential (7) 28 Ill-defined (5) 29 Well-groomed (5) 30 Contracts (7)
7 Convictions if hats are damaged (6) 8 Man’s aid for better vision? (4) 14 The group is late, but determined (4,3) 16 Simplest to find English in kinky siesta (7) 17 Notice signal to stop and get
angry (3,3) 18 Refrained from tomato juice, as editor requested (6) 19 Charter is torn apart (4) 20 Is little Susan showing off her children? (5) 22 I fear cook is ablaze (5)
Code Breaker Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 16 represents B and 14 represents Z, so fill in B every time the figure 16 appears and Z every time the figure 14 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Slapdash, 4 Ogre, 7 Roars, 9 Alias, 11 Draft, 12 Shake, 13 Series, 15 Orders, 19 Crime, 21 Exams, 23 Evoke, 24 State, 25 Snub, 26 Cellists. Down: 1 Streams, 2 Award, 3 Sparta, 5 Eagle, 6 Miss, 8 Stale, 10 Slate, 14 Raise, 16 Roams, 17 Sitters, 18 Serene, 19 Cards, 20 Eros, 22 Stars. QUICK Across: 1 Chooses, 5 Ideal, 8 Private, 9 Stern, 10 Bank, 11 Dismiss, 12 Cry, 13 Extra, 15 Edges, 17 Sad, 18 Concern, 19 Bars, 22 Alike, 23 Courage, 24 Links, 25 Sighted. Down: 1 Capable, 2 Onion, 3 Star, 4 Steady, 5 Insisted, 6 Evening, 7 Lends, 12 Careless, 14 Tension, 16 Suspend, 17 Snacks, 18 Crawl, 20 Adapt, 21 Bung.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Antes, 4 Encia, 7 His, 8 Asado, 9 Cinta, 10 Uva, 11 Equal, 12 Route, 13 Del, 14 Entre, 15 Amiga, 16 Rat, 17 Tyres, 18 Ansia. Down: 1 Amazement, 2 Traductor, 3 Shoulders, 4 Escarlata, 5 Centuries, 6 Ama de casa.
23 Start (5) 24 Chore (4) 26 Chaos (4)
17 Gigantic (7) 20 Members of the electorate (6)
English - Spanish The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English. Across 1 Retratos (9) 8 Pavement (for walking on) (5) 9 Artículos (5) 11 Silk (4) 12 Laugh (4) 14 Branch (of tree) (4) 16 Cow (4) 19 To know (facts) (5) 21 Grúa (5) 22 Avocado pears (9) Down 2 Abre (5) 3 Tés (4) 4 Ácido (4) 5 See 20 6 Tasty (food, dish) (7) 7 Fugas (7) 10 Alquitrán (3) 13 Bird (large) (3) 15 Despierto (no dormido) (5) 17 Weapon (4) 18 Minutes (of a meeting) (4) 20/5 Dedo gordo (del pie) (3,3)
Hexagram The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (NERVES) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues. CHOSEN
PALACE
CINDER
QUOTED
DARTED
RATTLE
ENABLE
REARED
HEAVEN
RESTED
HINTED
STEEDS
LASTED
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LEADER
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LEERED
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
Funagram Unscramble the name of an edible root vegetable (two words): LOSE MATURE HIJACKER FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: LEEDS RHINOS, JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE
Unscramble the name of a famous Super League rugby league team: HOLE IN DRESS
Down 1 Canines (4) 2 Apportion equally (5) 3 Fidgety (8) 4 Disperse widely (6) 5 Salary (4) 6 Set free (7) 7 Catch off guard (8) 13 Tries (8) 15 Come upon (8)
1 Bushel, 2 Desire, 3 Ceases, 4 5 Shells, 6 Arenas, 7 Arises, 8 9 Dearly, 10 Elapse, 11 Assert, 12 13 Deeper, 14 Closer, 15 Series, 16 17 Gashes, 18 Grease, 19 Sights.
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Thursday BBC ONE 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Your Home in Their Hands 10:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Question Time 12:35am This Week
BBC TWO 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm Jungle Atlantis 10:00pm Peaky Blinders 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm Newsnight 12:20am Paisley
ITV 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Tonight 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs 10:00pm Blenheim Palace: Great War House 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Sunday Night at the Palladium 12:40am River Monsters
CH4 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Location, Location, Location 10:00pm Educating the East End 11:00pm Scrotal Recall 11:30pm Ramsay's Costa Del Nightmares 12:35am 24 Hours in Police Custody
CH5 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Gadget Show 9:00pm Benefit House: Me and My 22 Kids 10:00pm No Foreigners Here: 100% British 11:00pm Mummy's Little Murderer 12:00am Can't Pay?
SKY1 5:30pm Harrow: A Very British School 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Modern Family 9:30pm Modern Family 10:00pm Forever 11:00pm The Last Ship 12:00am A League of Their Own
Friday BBC ONE 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Would I Lie to You? 10:00pm Have I Got News for You 10:30pm Big School 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show 12:25am Live at the Apollo
BBC TWO 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm Mastermind 9:30pm Lorraine Pascale: How to be a Better Cook 10:00pm Tom Kerridge's Best Ever Dishes 10:30pm Gardeners' World 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight 12:05am Never Mind the Buzzcocks
ITV 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Gino's Italian Escape 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm The X Factor 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm The Job Lot 12:10am The Nutty Professor
CH4 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm Unreported World 9:00pm Stars at Your Service 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm Alan Carr: Chatty Man 12:05am Scrotal Recall
CH5 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm World War II in Colour 9:00pm Storage: Flog the Lot! 10:00pm Body of Proof 11:00pm NCIS 11:55pm NCIS US naval drama. 12:50am True Crimes: The First 72 Hours
SKY1 5:30pm Harrow: A Very British School 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm The Last Ship 10:00pm 50 Ways to Kill Your Mammy 11:00pm A League of Their Own 12:00am NCIS: Los Angeles
Saturday BBC ONE 3:30pm Bargain Hunt 4:15pm Escape to the Country 5:00pm Final Score 6:15pm BBC News 6:25pm Regional News 6:28pm Weather 6:30pm Pointless 7:20pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:30pm Doctor Who 10:15pm Casualty 11:05pm The National Lottery Live 11:15pm BBC News 11:28pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 12:50am The Football League Show
BBC TWO 3:25pm Follow the Fleet 5:15pm Rick Stein's Island Escapes 6:15pm £100k House: Tricks of the Trade 7:15pm Restoring England's Heritage 7:45pm Gardeners World 8:15pm Flog It! 8:45pm Penguins - Spy in the Huddle 9:45pm Dad's Army 10:15pm Genesis 11:50pm TOTP2 12:30am The Good Shepherd
ITV 3:30pm About a Boy 5:30pm The X Factor 6:35pm Off Their Rockers 7:05pm Local News and Weather 7:15pm ITV News and Weather 7:30pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm The Chase 9:00pm The X Factor 10:20pm Through the Keyhole 11:15pm ITV News and Weather 11:30pm Red Heat 1:25am Jackpot 247
CH4 5:05pm Come Dine with Me 5:35pm Come Dine with Me 6:05pm Come Dine with Me 6:35pm Come Dine with Me 7:05pm Stars at Your Service 8:05pm Channel 4 News 8:20pm Sarah Beeny's Double Your House for Half the Money 9:15pm Grand Designs 10:20pm Battle: Los Angeles 12:40am Rude Tube
CH5 3:00pm Patton 6:00pm 5 News 6:05pm Silverado 8:35pm Joe Kidd 10:15pm A Fistful of Dollars 12:20am World War II in Colour 1:15am Super Casino 4:10am Benefit House: Me and My 22 Kids
SKY1 3:30pm The Middle 4:00pm Harrow 5:00pm Harrow 6:00pm Twin Towns 7:00pm Futurama 7:10pm The Boxtrolls 7:20pm The Simpsons 7:50pm The Simpsons 8:20pm Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew 9:20pm Duck Quacks Don't Echo 10:20pm Doctor Dolittle 12:00am Hawaii Five-0
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BBC TWO 4:00pm The Alamo 6:05pm Rugby League 7:05pm Flog It! 8:00pm Jungle Atlantis 9:00pm Wonders of the Monsoon 10:00pm Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm QI XL 12:15am The Greatest
ITV 4:00pm The X Factor 5:10pm Downton Abbey 6:15pm All Star Family Fortunes 7:00pm Off Their Rockers 7:30pm Local News and Weather 7:45pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Sunday Night at the Palladium 9:00pm The X Factor 10:00pm Downton Abbey 11:05pm ITV News and Weather 11:20pm Piers Morgan's Life Stories 12:20am Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights 1:15am The Store 3:30am Motorsport UK
CH4 3:00pm Channel 4 Racing 5:00pm The Legend of Zorro 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Posh Pawn 9:00pm Operation Maneater 10:00pm The Descendants 12:15am Ghosts of Girlfriends Past A romantic comedy from director Mark Waters, who also made Freaky Friday and Mean Girls. 2:20am NFL
CH5 3:10pm Paul Blart: Mall Cop 5:00pm Big Momma's House 2 6:55pm Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 9:00pm 5 News 9:05pm Welcome to the Jungle 11:00pm The Punisher 1:20am Armed and Dangerous: Caught on Camera
SKY1 3:00pm Harrow 4:00pm Harrow 5:00pm The Simpsons 5:30pm The Simpsons 6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm Moone Boy 9:00pm An Idiot Abroad 10:00pm Hawaii Five-0 11:00pm School of Hard Knocks 12:00am Hawaii Five-0
Monday BBC ONE 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm New Tricks 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Have I Got a Bit More News for You 12:20am Room 101
BBC TWO 5:00pm Coast 5:45pm Great British Railway Journeys 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Only Connect 10:00pm The Kitchen 11:00pm Never Mind the Buzzcocks 11:30pm Newsnight 12:20am Today at the Conference
ITV 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm The Undriveables 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Grantchester 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm The Agenda 12:20am Billy Connolly's Big Send Off
CH4 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Jamie's Comfort Food 9:30pm Gadget Man 10:00pm 24 Hours in Police Custody 11:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats 11:50pm Bouncers 12:45am NFL 1:45am Miss Lovely
CH5 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Gadget Show 9:00pm Ultimate Police Interceptors 10:00pm Too Tough to Teach? 11:00pm Under the Dome 11:55pm Next 1:40am True Crimes: The First 72 Hours
SKY1 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Duck Quacks Don't Echo 10:00pm An Idiot Abroad: Short Way Round 11:00pm An Idiot Abroad 12:00am NCIS: Los Angeles
Tuesday BBC ONE 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm The Driver 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm My Big Beautiful Wedding Dress 12:35am The Street
BBC TWO 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm Horizon 10:00pm Human Universe 11:00pm Later Live... with Jools Holland 11:30pm Newsnight 12:20am Today at the Conference
ITV 4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 5:00pm Who's Doing the Dishes? 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 9:00pm The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards 2014 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Forgetting Sarah Marshall 1:40am Jackpot 247
CH4 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm Stand Up To Cancer 9:00pm Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 10:00pm Ramsay's Costa Del Nightmares 11:00pm Gogglebox 12:05am Educating the East End
CH5 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Meerkat Manor 8:30pm The Secret Life of Pets 9:00pm Caught on Camera 10:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:00pm NCIS 11:55pm NCIS 12:55am Secrets and Lies
SKY1 5:30pm Harrow: A Very British School 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Football's Funniest Moments 10:00pm Football's Funniest Moments 11:00pm The Simpsons 11:30pm The Simpsons 12:00am Legends
Wednesday BBC ONE 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off 10:00pm Our Zoo 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm A Question of Sport 12:05am Stacey Dooley Investigates
BBC TWO 4:00pm Gymnastics 6:15pm Flog It! 6:55pm Party Political Broadcast by the Liberal Democrats 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing. 8:00pm Britain's Greatest Pilot. 9:00pm The Long Shadow 10:00pm Horizon 11:00pm The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 11:40pm Newsnight 12:35am Weather 12:40am Today at the Conference
ITV 5:00pm Who's Doing the Dishes? 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Celebrity Squares 10:00pm Scott and Bailey 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Through the Keyhole 12:40am The Undriveables
CH4 3:10pm A Place in the Sun 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm Stand Up To Cancer 9:00pm Sarah Beeny's Double Your House for Half the Money 10:00pm Grand Designs 11:00pm Extreme Brat Camp 12:05am 24 Hours in Police Custody
CH5 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Police Interceptors 9:00pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 10:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 11:00pm Wentworth 12:00am Mummy's Little Murderer
SKY1 5:30pm Harrow: A Very British School 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm Futurama 7:40pm The Boxtrolls 8:50pm The Simpsons 9:20pm Doctor Dolittle 11:00pm Legends 12:00am Forever
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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
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HY is it that almost every time there is a scandal concerning UK doctors, the offending practitioner has an almost unpronounceable name? This latest incident where a local GP refused to treat an elderly lady who fell down just outside his practice is no exception. Christopher Uwagboe failed to attend to the poor 88-yearold woman because - wait for it - he was ‘not first aid trained’. Did you ever hear such pure unadulterated poppycock in your whole life? How can a doctor, who presumably goes through years of medical education, not be familiar with a procedure practised by the Boy Scouts? Did he somehow do a Miliband and miss a bit? Well, whatever the reason, his decision to remain ensconced in his surgery, hiding behind what also
appeared to be an extremely rude and equally uncaring receptionist, is a disgrace. Let us just hope that his patients are so disgusted they give his surgery a wide berth in the future and hit this incompetent right where it hurts, in his no doubt, well stuffed pockets. Did anyone stay awake all the way through Ed Miliband’s diatribe at the Labour Party Conference? What an intelligence-insulting load of bull. How anyone in their right mind could want to elect the likes of him and Balls is quite beyond me. These people are the same individuals who left the country bankrupt. One even left a note for his successor informing him that there was no money left to work with! One thing that did strike me during his ill-fated oration was the amount of times he used the word ‘friends’. Substitute ‘comrades’ for the word and I
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ILL-FATED: Ed Miliband’s Labour Party Conference speech. think you’ll have a far better idea as to where he and his party of losers are really coming from. Couldn’t help wondering at Stephen Fry’s admission that
he took cocaine at Buckingham Palace. Not quite sure what he hoped to gain by the confession. Talking of doing odd things in strange places did however jog a
distant memory with me. In 1958, when I was doing a season at the London Palladium (I did start at the top and work down!) I once committed an amorous act with a showgirl across the Queen’s chair in the Royal Box. I bet she wouldn’t do much purring had she been aware of that little Leapy letch. Well, you know I’ve always been a true royalist. (Whatcha mean too much information?) On that somewhat sordid note I’ll take my leave for another week. Duvet time again. Ah well, bring it on, only 75 days till Christmas. Keep that mail coming. Although I can’t reply to them all, rest assured every one of ‘em gets read and occasionally even taken on board. Thanks for your interest. Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com
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INNOVATIVE COMBINATIONS: With new products, packaging, marketing and merchandise. BLURRED lines between beauty technology are becoming increasingly common, with overlaps between skincare, haircare and colour cosmetics. Combining the most exciting technology and marketing from more than one category, manufacturers are creating new combinations with new products, packaging, marketing and merchan-dise. Jane Henderson, Global President of Mintel’s Beauty and Personal Care Division said: “Mixologiste is fast becoming the stand-out trend that spans all beauty and personal care categories. “While manufacturers have worked with multi-functionality for a number of years, we are now seeing them take inspiration from completely different categories to create new products and marketing messages. “The huge success of BB creams
has led manufacturers to think about how they can build on their existing portfolios and add excitement to sometimes saturated sectors. “New combinations will continue to evolve, resulting in new products, packaging, marketing and merchandising. This will add a new sense of excitement to the market and will drive innovation in the year ahead.” Mintel’s consumer research highlights the popularity of multifunctional make-up in the US, with as many as 70 per cent of US female consumers expressing an interest in multifunctional lip products, and 65 per cent showing interest in multifunctional facial coverage products; for example, those which combine the benefits of foundation and concealer. And while saving time and cost are highlighted as the benefits of these products, the research shows how time-poor US consumers
perceive time-saving (68 per cent) to be a greater benefit than reduced costs (63 per cent). But while multi-functionality is popular in the US it is not as popular in the UK where just a quarter of women say they are interested in products which have cosmetic benefits as well as care for the skin, such as BB cream and tinted lip balm. Vivienne Rudd, Director of Insight, Beauty & Personal Care at Mintel, said: “It’s an exciting time for colour cosmetics, which have extended their scope into unexpected areas. Hair chalks blend make-up with temporary colourants, primers now extend to pre-styling treatments and CC creams have moved beyond facial colour cosmetics into nail-care, lipsticks and even hair-care. “The coming years will see even more developments as manufacturers build on excitement and pique consumers’ interest.”
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Prepare your garden for a feast of colour in time for Christmas
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Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.
ONE of the joys of having a property in Spain is the pleasure of experiencing a colourful garden at Christmas. A garden that motivates you to sit out and enjoy the winter sun and perhaps even eat Christmas lunch outdoors before a glass of brandy and hot mince pies in front of a roaring log fire as the afternoon cools off. There are five main things to be done: 1. Resist doing the major annual garden cut-back in the autumn as you would in Northern Europe. It is best done during the months of January and February. Earlier will mean few flowers in December. 2. Throughout the autumn aim to prolong the flowering of existing perennials and shrubs by continuously deadheading as soon as flowers die and the cutting back of unsightly branches to stimulate new flowering shoots. If a dry autumn also continue to water. 3. Stimulate the early flowering of shrubs and trees that often do not flower until early to midJanuary. The three main requirements are to plant selected plants in southfacing beds sheltered from cold winds, to keep plants watered in garden beds or containers and to feed with a high potassium feed. 4. If your garden is not already fully planted, plant up some of the shrubs and
SPECTACULAR: The early flowering mimosa will be covered in yellow flowers. trees we list below during October and November. 5. Purchase a selection of plants in flower just before Christmas. These can be for sunny spots in the garden, the front step and porch or covered terrace. We list below some of the garden plants that can be in flower at Christmas. The strawberry tree (arbutus unedo) which also has bright red fruits to brighten a corner of the garden. The fruits are edible but we prefer to leave them for wild birds. The galan de noche that might be persuaded to pump out its heavy perfume on Christmas Eve. Of the early flowering trees the delebeta and bon accuel varieties of mimosa are spectacular with their network of branches covered in masses of yellow flowers. Shrubs Lantanas are reliable in most gardens and also
hibiscus in warmer spots. Likewise roses if they have been deadheaded, watered and fed during the autumn. Poinsettias can replace a garden Christmas tree.
Climbing shrubs Bougainvillaeas, bignonias, blue and white solanums and perfumed white and yellow jasmines can produce spectacular year end displays.
Perennials The frutescens and coronarium chrysanthemums and euryops daisy give reliable colour in many gardens. If you are very lucky a few margeritas may
still be in flower. Succulents Several succulents can come into flower around Christmas notably the red hot pocker aloes and the aeoniums with their bright yellow spires of flowers and the various varieties of Christmas cacti. Winter annuals The most reliable for colourful displays are the seasonal pansies, busy lizzies, stocks, wallflowers and also petunias which are now available almost all the year round. Christmas bulbs Our favourites include pots of specimen amaryllis and hyacinths, and in warm corners of rockeries anenomies, crocuses, miniature daffodils and freesias. These bulbs need to be planted as soon as possible. (c) Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com October 2014
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More faces than a town hall clock was horrified that I should take such pictures yet they were typical holiday brochure content. Meanwhile, on newsagents bottom shelves are magazines aimed at pubescent girls, the contents so torrid they would make a sailor blush. In less censorious times there was a time and place for everything including pornography. This was not in children’s school textbooks. There was probably more sauciness and eyebrow-raising behaviour to be found in 19th century music halls than in 1970s’ television studios. Have we decided? Are we prurient or prudish? We are certainly hypocritical. Society today has more faces than a town hall clock. We get ourselves in a tizzy because women of some faiths wear burqas or niqab veil. There is no Koran requirement for them to do so. Let’s stop getting hot under the collar about the dress preferences of some Muslim offshoots. It is none of our business, we
have enough problems of a moral nature of our own without wagging the finger at others. Western Christianity has its share of odd religious sects. Do you open the door to a Jehovah’s Witness? Born again Evangelists of the United States make your hair curl? The multi-wife Mormons are a strange bunch but okay because they are not Muslim. How many of us discard their ways and adopt simpler Amish lifestyles? To preserve female modesty some Muslim women do cover up. Why do Westerners want to strip them of their clothes and their modesty; deprive them of respect, their menfolk of dignity? We rant about being able to see only the eyes of clad Muslim women. The less bigoted know that a woman’s eyes are the most appealing part of a woman’s anatomy. Ironically, the eyes are the only part of Western woman covered up when she is wearing little else but sunglasses. Many faiths, not just Muslim, are offended that strangers see parts of sunbathing or partying Western woman that should be seen only in bedrooms or by their gynaecologist. In truth, when it comes to closed minds, there isn’t that much between ourselves and various extreme sects.
Being a success means many different things
de Pola of the Finance Bureau, who said: “Success is getting results and having clients come back again and again. It is also being able to enjoy a great life living and working in Marbella.” And Joe Bayley of Joe Bayley Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms, took a philosophical view of the matter: “Success is being happy with what you’ve got rather than having what you want.”
Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.
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OR Mandy Ramsey from restaurant La Finca de Eduardos, success is “everything.” She adds: “It is everything you have achieved in your life and for me, it is my personal life really. You can get any job but not just any personal life and my success is my life in Spain. It was always a dream of mine to come to Spain.” Albir’s Argentina Beef and Wine owner, Luis Esquerdeiro, can sum up success in one word: “Happiness.” He believes success is being happy in TRACEY EVANS
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E foolishly claim ours is an enlightened society. We war on nations we feel are in desperate need of a little of our take on liberation. We mock Victorian bashfulness in covering the legs of tables, which they never did. In many ways the Victorians were far more liberated than we are. Better educated, less bigoted, they were simply more discreet about it. They could read books since burnt on the bonfires of political correctness. Such is current hysteria over grey area sex that men dare not stroll past playing fields for fear of being labelled a pervert. I am surprised we don’t throw tablecloths over Victorian works of art that depict child bathers. A newspaper published my photographs of youngsters happily splashing about in the surf of a local beach. A British friend
VICTORIAN TIMES: People were far more liberated and could read books that are now no longer politically correct.
The pressure always seems to be on to be a success. But what does it mean? For different people the word ‘success’ means different things. We went out to hear what it means to you…
STREET TALK whatever form it takes and if you have achieved happiness you have been successful. Tracey Evans of Avalon SL, with offices across Spain, looks to her team: “I have managed sales teams for years and success to me is when our team members are successful. thing TANCRED One we’ve really
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THE clinical signs of pseudo pregnancy range from subtle to extreme. In some cases, they are so convincing that even experienced breeders are confident that a litter is coming. Signs include behavioural changes (anorexia or appetite fluctuations, whining, restlessness, signs of aggression, depression, or anxiety), maternal behaviour, mammary problems, vomiting and abdominal distension. It is not difficult to diagnose false pregnancy in dogs. If the animal went through a heat cycle six to 12 weeks
PREGNANCY: Could it be false? before the onset of clinical signs of pregnancy, whether or not she was known to be bred during that time, a veterinarian will take a thorough history of her recent physical and behavioural conduct and will perform a complete physical examination. Radiographs and ultrasound can be used to conclusively confirm the presence or absence of pregnancy, and no additional blood, urine or other tests should be necessary.
Radiographs and ultrasound are also useful to rule out the possibility of a serious condition called pyometra which is an accumulation of pus inside the uterus from bacterial infection. Pyometra can be lifethreatening and must be treated as an emergency. It is uncommon, but still possible, signs of false pregnancy will appear in a bitch who actually became pregnant and then either aborted or reabsorbed her puppies, in which case the risk of developing pyometra increases dramatically. Unless you are showing your bitch I strongly recommend that they are spayed before the first heat. Vets have different opinions, some agree with me others say after the first heat. From a behavioural point of view the earlier we teach and train our pets the better.
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New Skoda Fabia to debut in Paris THE new Škoda Fabia will be making its debut at the Paris Motor Show which starts today (Thursday, October 2) and runs until Sunday October 19. The manufacturer will be celebrating a double world premiere: as a hatchback and an estate. The thirdgeneration model comes with innovative safety, comfort and infotainment systems that are usually featured in higher vehicle classes, and is more environmentally friendly than ever before. The boot boasts an impressive 330 litre capacity, making it the biggest within its segment. The new Fabia will be available in Europe as early as November with the Fabia Combi following in early 2015. After the Octavia, the Fabia is the bestselling Škoda model with a total
SKODA FABIA: A double celebration for the world premiere making its debut at the Paris Motor Show. of almost 3.5 million units sold since 1999, making it it one of the most popular vehicles of its class. With the completely new third generation, the ‘crisp’ small car again sets standards. “The new Fabia is, in every respect, simply more car and offers both innovative technology and emotionally-charged
design,” said ŠKODA CEO Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland. “A great car for heart and mind, ideal for the modern, urban mobility of today. We are very confident that the new Fabia will write another chapter in the model’s success story, win over new customer groups and, as an important pillar of our growth
strategy, further strengthen the brand’s shine within international markets,” he added. For the first time at Škoda, the new Fabia allows smartphones to be easily paired to the car via MirrorLink™ technology and with the new SmartGate function.
ŠKODA is bringing the intelligence of the smartphone into the car - easily and at a reasonable price. Thanks to new engines (four petrol and three diesel), a targeted weight reduction - down to 980kg at its leanest and improved aerodynamics, consumption and emission values of the new ŠKODA Fabia are up to 17 per cent lower. The most efficient Fabia will be available in 2015: the 55 kW (75 PS) 1.4 TDI Fabia GreenLine. It has a diesel consumption of only 3.1 l/100km, corresponding to CO2 emissions of just 82 g/km. The Fabia also has innovative safety and comfort systems that were more likely to be seen in higher vehicle classes. Available for the first time in a Fabia is the Front Assistant with integrated City Emergency Braking Function and the MultiCollision Brake. The Front Assistant uses a radar sensor to continually measure the distance to the traffic
ahead. Whenever the distance is too small, the Assistant intervenes at the necessary intensity level in order to prevent a collision from optical and acoustic warnings to a short brake jolt and automatic emergency stop. The Multi-Collision Brake reduces the risk of the vehicle becoming involved in a subsequent collision following an accident. The system automatically engages the brakes if it detects a primary collision. The new Fabia also has other safety systems: Driver Activity Assistant (fatigue detection), Speedlimiter, Hill-Hold Control and an electronic tyre pressure monitor. For increased comfort, optional features include KESSY (Keyless Entry Start and exit SYstem), front and rear parking sensors, the new electro-mechanical power steering and a large panoramic glass roof. At the same time, the new Fabia impresses with plenty of space and even more functionality.
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I WILL start by congratulating Europe on that brilliant 16½ points to 11½ victory over the USA in the 40th Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. My stars in Perthshire were England’s Justin Rose, Ireland’s duo of Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy, Welshman Jamie Donaldson (who fired the match-winning stroke), Frenchman Victor Dubuisson and German Martin Kaymer but all credit (and more) to Paul McGinley’s wonderful team of golfers who thoroughly deserved their triumph after an impressive display of driving, pitching, chipping and putting. Each and every player was ‘up for it’ from the first to the
last tee and with tremendous support, one sensed there was only going to one winner... Europe! An aggregate attendance of 133,672 watched, cheered and admired three days of truly great sporting action, some of the best seen for years. FOOTBALL - Last weekend’s ‘big’ Premiership derbies, Arsenal-Spurs and LiverpoolEverton, both ended in 1-1 draws... leaders Chelsea, with another Diego Costa goal, defeated Aston Villa 3-0... Manchester City won 4-2 at Hull... second-placed Southampton edged QPR 2-1 with a brilliant Graziano Pelle strike... ‘wild’ Wayne Rooney scored and was sent-off as Manchester United beat West Ham 2-1... Crystal Palace clipped Leicester 2-0 and WBA equalled their best-ever PL win by blitzing Burnley 4-0. Stoke met Newcastle on Monday. Norwich went top of the Championship with a 3-1 win at Blackpool... Bristol City lead FL1 after beating MK Dons 3-2...
WET VICTORY: Jorge Lorenzo won Spain’s rain-affected GP. Burton Albion, 1-0 victors over Cheltenham, head FL2... and Dundee United, who have beaten rivals Dundee in Cup and League recently, are first in the SPL. Here in Spain, in-form Barcelona, with a Neymar hattrick, whipped Granada 6-0 to stay top of La Liga. Real Madrid are also back in business; they beat Villarreal 2-0. Looking further ahead... and in a week’s time there are crucial Euro 2016 qualifiers involving England-San Marino, Wales-Bosnia & Herzegovina,
Northern Ireland-Faroe Islands, Eire-Gibraltar, Scotland-Georgia and Spain-Luxembourg. There has been Champions League action this week and tonight Spurs, Everton and Celtic all compete in the Europa League, while this weekend it’s Chelsea-Arsenal, SpursSouthampton, Aston VillaManchester City, Manchester United-Everton and SwanseaNewcastle in the PL; ForestIpswich is the top Championship game, and it’s Walsall-Bristol City and BurtonCambridge in FLs 1 and 2.
CUP PAIRINGS - The draw for the 4th round of the League Cup is: Bournemouth v WBA; Fulham v Derby; Liverpool (who beat Middlesbrough 14-13 on penalties in the last round) v Swansea; Manchester City v Newcastle; giant-killers MK Dons v Sheffield United; Shrewsbury v favourites Chelsea; Stoke v Southampton (who knocked out Arsenal) and Tottenham v Brighton. The ties will be played during the week commencing October 27. COUNTY CRICKET Hampshire beat Glamorgan by 291 runs to win the Second Division title and clinch promotion ahead of Worcestershire who also rise to the top flight with Northants and Lancashire being relegated. MOTOR SPORT - Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) won Spain’s rain-affected GP last Sunday after changing to dry tyres. His fellow countrymen, Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa, stayed out on wets and both fell off, allowing Aleix Espargaro to finish second and Britain’s Cal Crutchlow third.
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Good scoring for GINS GINS played a Texas Scramble with a difference, when players got their head round it, it was thought to be a good game. The scores were excellent, with three teams returning 50 points. A warm welcome was given to their Baviera friends and it was good to see Captain Karen at the prize-giving. The winning team was that of John Conlan and Elaine Griffiths (54 points). Second were Brian Page and Nigel Smith (52) and third Jim Burns and David Galloway (50). At Añoreta it was a Bogey competition. Some members felt that although the course is in fabulous condition and the staff are working very hard, there is in some places far too much water, with it collecting in small pockets around the course. The summer aggregate scores competition seems decided for the ladies with Lyn McAllister now on 65 points and with a third place she yet again extended her lead over the
IN GOOD SPIRITS: GINS’ members with their prizes. field. Anne Jones retains second place with 36 points and Lilo is close behind on 30 points. The men’s competition is very close with Joe Dines retaining the lead on 50 points and Brian Lynch on 40. With one week to go, Joe could be caught for a tied first place. In the main competition, first was Keith Taylor (+1) with Frank Ferdinales (level) second and Dan McAllister (-1) third. For the ladies Lola Montero (-3) was first, followed
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