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Three Kings bearing gifts are coming to town CHILDREN across the Costa del Sol are getting excited as preparations for the Three Kingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; parades are reaching completion in almost every town and village across the region. In keeping with tradition, Gaspar, Balthasar and Melchior travel the streets on the afternoon or evening of January 5 in a

variety of ways, sometimes walking, sometimes riding horses or camels, but usually on floats pulled by vehicles. Larger towns tend to have bigger parades, with many floats depicting popular characters, and children and adults riding on the floats throw sweets and gifts to the crowds. Those who have not experienced the joys of the parade before may feel a little overwhelmed by the crowds and wish for a crash helmet to avoid being concussed by flying boiled

sweets. Yet the festive spirit and joy and excitement of the young and young-at-heart soon

get everyone shouting to the floats for gifts to be thrown in their direction. Although most parades

begin at about 5-6pm it is advisable to check with the local town hall for details of times and routes.

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INDEX News 1 - 46 Finance 49 - 54 Letters 55 Leapy Lee 56 Daily TV 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70 Time Out 71 - 74 Health & Beauty 75 - 78 Food 79 - 84 Gibraltar 86 Homes & Gardens 87 Services 93 - 97 Classifieds 98 - 105 Motoring 106 - 107 Sport 109 - 112

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An all-time low for road deaths THERE were 20 per cent less deaths due to road traffic accidents in Malaga Province in 2014 than there were the previous year. Malaga provincial traffic authorities presented a report on Monday, December 29, revealing that just 20 people had lost their lives on roads within the province since the start of the year. The figure includes pedestrians and drivers of two-wheeled vehicles, with just seven motorcyclists killed this year compared to 12 last year. Trinidad Hernandez, head of the traffic authority, said that although talking of human lives lost is always painful, road deaths were becoming less frequent. Figures have dropped

FATAL ACCIDENTS: Figures have improved but authorities continue to work to save more lives. drastically since the worst year registered in the province this century â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2003 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when 118 people died in traffic accidents. Of the victims, 11 died on minor roads, showing that the priority traffic authorities are now giving

these roads is vital. Drink and drugs are still a major headache for the authorities, with worrying results from tests during the Christmas campaign giving 70 positive drug tests on drivers on just one Saturday night.

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Hypermarket project EROSKI group has applied for planning permission to build a shopping centre in Ronda which is expected to cost about €30 million.

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HUNDREDS of hungry locals and visitors flocked to the Plaza Alameda in Coin on Sunday (December 28) to taste a giant ‘Roscon de Reyes’ (Kings’ Ring). The giant version of the roscon (a traditional ringshaped cake with candied fruit representing the Three King’s crowns) was lovingly made by local bakers and confectioners

Aguepan, Pan de la Curruca, Dulcinea, La Fuensanta, Rimipan and Hermanos Gonzalez, who gave up their day to prepare and hand out the treats. From 6pm onwards, people queued at the awning placed in the square for Christmas activities for their free piece of roscon and hot chocolate, with

some lucky people finding tickets for a free smaller roscon to take home inside their piece. The activity was arranged jointly by the group of bakers and confectioners and Coin Council’s events department to bring the town centre alive, boost local business and celebrate Christmas with the inhabitants.

Speeding total THE DGT traffic authorities have pocketed €23.9 million in fines from vehicles caught by radars on Malaga Province roads between November 2011 and October 2014.

Rock for research A ROCK festival this Saturday, January 3, at Peña La-TajaLos Andaluces in Fuengirola fairground will donate the bar proceeds to the University of Granada’s colon cancer research team. Music begins at 4pm and entry is free. Cheap flights SALES have started early for Iberia airlines, which is offering discount prices on one million flights in the first six months of 2015, for people who buy before January 20.

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THE first living nativity scene in San Roque raised €2,913 and an anonymous donor made the total up to €3,000 for Caritas San Roque, which will use the funds to help local families in need.

Cold New Year THE Spanish met office is advising everyone to wrap up warm for New Year’s Eve as temperatures are expected to plummet during the last night of the year.

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Hospital denies risks ALTHOUGH nursing unions complained that Malaga’s Materno Hospital was using administrative staff to classify women at the casualty department for gynaecological emergencies, hospital representatives declared that the system speeded up the process and did not put women at risk. Exercise equipment ESTEPONA Council has placed wooden sports apparatus on La Rada beach, which is soon to be joined by 6.5-metre-tall, three-dimensional rope climbing-frames.

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Excessive claims A MAN in Malaga has been arrested on suspicion of making false insurance claims after reporting seven burglaries at his home, office and car within the space of six months.

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The association of guilds is selling seats along the route of Malaga City’s Three Kings’ parade (held on December 5) online at www.agrupacion decofradias.es.

Better views TOWERING CHALLENGE: Tarragona’s spectacular human tower festival.

Tarragona’s castells is a top image of 2014

OME of the most amazing images of the year have been chosen by press photography agency Barcroft Media, including one particular shot from a Spanish festival which generally has people wondering to themselves: “But what if they fall?” The above image forms part of Barcroft Media’s Best Pictures from 2014 and was taken during the 25th Castells Competition held every October in Tarragona. A total of 30 ‘human tower’ groups gathered in a contest to build the most difficult human tower structure, an annual tradition in the Spanish city. The Castells competition is televised and news headlines usually focus on spectacular

Quote of the Week You are like Jesus on Christmas night. There was no room for him either.’ Pope Francis during a surprise Christmas Eve telephone call to refugees in a camp near Irbil, in Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region. ISIS fighters have forced tens of thousands of Christians to flee.

tower collapses, as well as showing those that are successful. Competitors need strength, coordination and a head for heights as they clamber up the human tower, and the falls can regularly be quite serious. The castells have been awarded the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity designation, and the event is just one of a number of bizarre festivals that Spain is known for. Bizarre or not, the competition offers spectacular sights, thrills and spills, and was chosen by Barcroft Media’s celebration of the ‘amazing side of life’. The selection of photos also focuses on major news events from the year.

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per cent is the amount that the Bank of Spain predicts the Spanish economy will grow by in 2015, a year that Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has described will be the ‘year of an economic take-off’.

MARBELLA Council has approved a new bylaw to regulate mobile phone and WiFi antennae in an aim to protect the town’s image and the environment. Antennae will be inspected and any that do not meet regulations removed.

Patients complain PATIENTS lodged complaints last week when a radiotherapy machine at Carlos Haya Hospital in Malaga broke down causing major delays in treatment.

Sports centre A NEW sports centre in Marbella centre due to open in the spring will create 150 new jobs. It will boast installations including three large fitness rooms, two swimming pools and a cafeteria.

And finally... THE Three Kings in Zaragoza were slapped with fines when they were caught riding motorcycles with no helmets on their way to an appearance at a local school. Police stopped the trio for wearing golden crowns instead of the legally required helmets. Pupils had to wait 45 minutes while the Three Kings were chastised and fined.

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Immigrants found off coast of Mijas RED CROSS workers tended to 19 immigrants who were found at sea off the Mijas coast. Maritime Rescue service workers intercepted an inflatable dinghy with 19 male Maghrebi immigrants

on board, two of them children, in the early hours of last Saturday morning, 30 miles south of Faro de Calaburras. Although some showed signs of hypothermia none were taken to hospital.

Bread rolls join parade THE Three Kings prarade in Antequera will distribute 13,000 bread rolls along with other items on January 5. Four tonnes of traditional boiled sweets, bread sticks, rucksacks and 1,000 kilos of mantecados (traditional Spanish Christmas sweetmeats) will be thrown to the public from floats towed by four-wheel drive vehicles.

Police hunt down thieves A 19-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested and Fuengirola police are hunting for two more on suspicion of being behind at least three cases of theft and intimidation. The group, with three members aged between 19 and 21, is believed to be responsible for two

separate thefts from a local shop during which masked thieves threatened an assistant before escaping with cash from the till. The group is believed to be responsible for a theft where an elderly man was beaten and threatened, and money, watches and jewellery were stolen.

Council to pay up TORREMOLINOS Council has been ordered by a Malaga court to pay €24,000 in damages to homeowners and close six bars. Communities of owners in Costa Lago urbanisation first placed official complaints regarding noise in 2006, yet the council did nothing to make the offending bars meet noise regulations. Now the council must pay €3,000 for every year that has passed since the first complaints were lodged, and also ensure that the terraces of the bars are closed.

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MAYOR: Ana Mula gave her letter of wishes to the royal helper.

Letters to the Kings

FUENGIROLA’S Plaza de la Constitucion houses a Berber tent this week belonging to the Three Wise Men’s royal helper. The tent will be open for children, who will receive a free annual ticket to Fuengirola Biopark zoo, to take their wish letters from 11am to 3pm and 5-9pm on Friday, January 2, Saturday, January 3 and Sunday, January 4. Mayor Ana Mula was among the first to visit the tent to deliver her own letter wishing for all the best for Fuengirola residents in 2015.

A TORREMOLINOS mother has claimed local policemen treated her son like a criminal and intends to lodge an official complaint. The woman declared her intention to lodge an official complaint and refused to pay after her 14year-old son was given a €600 fine and taken home in a police car. Police caught the teenager skating in Plaza de la Union Europea, breaking a by-law which bans skating and skateboarding in public and pedestrian areas.

Taxi strikes off MALAGA city taxi drivers called off strikes on New Year’s Eve and January 5 after meeting with regional government representatives. At the meeting in Sevilla, the Junta de Andalucia regional

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Christmas messages to carry with us

ECONCILIATION, religious violence and corruption were the subjects of the three major Christmas messages of interest to expats in Spain this year. Queen Elizabeth’s speech – the traditional gather-around-the-telly-onChristmas Day event in so many UK households – touched on a number of subjects with the main theme being one of reconciliation. Pope Francis used his annual Christmas message to condemn religious violence worldwide, particularly in Iraq and Syria. And King Felipe VI used his very first Christmas address to the nation to condemn the corruption that has cast a dark shadow over Spain during 2014. His own sister’s questionable involvement in such kind of affairs was noticeably absent from his speech, though he did say that public figures don’t have a right to “profit or become rich”. Christmas messages from world leaders often fall on deaf ears, but they

always bear a message that people should heed. The Queen of England urges reconciliation, and who wouldn’t agree with that? She said “peace and goodwill have lasting power.” And she’s absolutely right; peace and goodwill do have lasting power. The Pope calls for an end to religious violence and King Felipe VI condemns corruption; both opinions that the majority of people worldwide would share. While a lot of people hear the speeches at Christmas time, many instantly forget what the message was and go back to grabbing another mince pie and glass of mulled wine. But to give a thought to the messages and take on board what people are saying can help initiate change. Christmas is a time of peace and goodwill, of reconciliation and of turning our backs on the world’s wrongs. To carry this message beyond Christmas and throughout the year is something that we should all try our best to do.

government promised to put a decree in place before next summer allowing city cabbies to collect passengers who book taxis to the city’s airport, port and train stations outwith the city. A further meeting is planned for January 14 to continue to discuss the decree, which has caused arguments between city and provincial cabbies.

Bonfire lighter faces jail A MAN is facing 11 months in jail for allegedly causing a fire in Pizarra in 2013. The fire began on September 26, 2013 after the accused allegedly burned debris on his property in Gibralmora, Pizarra. The accusation is that the man did not apply for permission or follow safety measures. The fire affected almost 9,000 square metres of land and fire services were mobilised to put the flames out. The public prosecutor has asked for a court to sentence the man to jail and fine him €15 per day for 10 months.

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All aboard the train to Benalmadena Pueblo TOURISM Councillor Adolfo Fernandez has unveiled the new service provided by the Monchotren tourist train. It leaves from the Hotel Villasol and McDonald’s roundabout opposite the Bil-Bil Castle and will travel along Avenida de Las Palmeras, to Benalmadena Pueblo, stopping at the Buddhist Stupa for 45 minutes so tourists can enjoy the attractions there. It will head to the Pueblo where passengers can visit the Pre-Colombian museum, Colomares Castle and the local streets for an hour and a half, before it returns to the hotel area. The route will be carried out every four hours from 9.15am to 1.30pm and cost €11. He was accompanied at the presentation by the Councillor for Social Welfare, Francisco Salido, and the company manager, Ramon Martos. The service aims to promote tourism and an interest in culture

NEW SERVICE: Tourist train will travel from Benalmadena coast to the pueblo. and is hoped to encourage business in the Pueblo. Salido and Fernandez congratulated Martos for creating business in the town. He in turn thanked the council for its support. Some €200,000 has been invested in the project.

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Day in court for expat who lost €1m AN expatriate who lost €1 million to a ‘thieving bank’ has taken his case to court. Euan Armstrong, 75, said he lost his life savings after being sold an ‘illegal’ equity release scheme which was supposed to protect his estate from inheritance tax. Danske bank ‘mortgaged his house’ then invested the cash in its own financial products. Not only

did Danske not deliver on the promised €35,000 of annual investment income but they then began charging him tens of thousands in commissions and ‘charges’; €18,000 the first year, even more the next, up to an average of €55,000 per year, before trying to repossess his home near Coin. That has left Euan and, he believed, hundreds of others out of pocket to the tune of possibly hundreds of million of euros. Armstrong said: “My €1 million investment was spiralling downwards to where, by 2010, I’d lost €850,000 of it,” with Danske after him to pay what they had lost. He explained: “I had to put my own house up for rental in order to live and eat.”

Giving up the fight against Danske is impossible for Armstrong because, according to him: “I’m only one of hundreds.” In response, he linked up with fellow ‘equity release’ fraud victim Ian Sherdley to form the Equity Release Victims Association (ERVA, www.erva.es) which empowers similar victims to speak out with ERVA’s support. Antonio Flores of Lawbird Legal Services confirms that 500-600 people have fallen prey to illegal mortgage schemes totalling €175 million. Armstrong accused multiple banks: “They’re all doing it,” he said, targeting the elderly, retired demographic, those without mortgages, so as “to get their money off them.”

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El Lodge to rise from ashes MARBELLA CLUB, the owner of five-star hotel El Lodge, in Sierra Nevada, Granada, which was gutted by fire last week, has said that it intends to rebuild the hotel. The wooden structure was reduced to ashes but the company, which also owns the Marbella Club and Puente Romano hotels in Marbella, has said it hopes to open again ready for next winter. Once the investigation is over, the area will be cleared and damages evaluated. A provisional structure will be erected to minimize the visual impact in the area. Meanwhile, 33 members of staff will be given positions at the hotels in Marbella. Just days after the Sierra Nevada blaze, shops and offices at the Marbella Club Hotel were also affected by fire, though guests were undisturbed. The fire started in a warehouse on the first floor of the Escada shop near the Marbella Club, due to an electrical fault. Fire services attended immediately and soon had the blaze under control.

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TV wait over as channels move to new satellite THE long wait is over for expatriate TV viewers as last night was the night that the BBC started to switch to the new satellite. The BBC issued an official announcement stating that the migration of its Freeview channels to the new Astra 2E satellite would be carried out last night (Wednesday). So after months of speculation about what this would mean for satellite TV reception in Spain, viewers should now be getting their answer. Astra has released a map showing the footprint of expected

Y AR U R FEB TV MOVE: Freeview channels on new Astra 2E satellite. television coverage following the move. It appears that the Costa

A prince for ‘King’s way’ MALAGA Provincial Government has sent an official request to the Royal Household to invite Prince Felipe to inaugurate the ‘Caminito del Rey’ next year. The project to restore the so-called ‘death walkway’ near Alora, which is of great environmental and tourism interest for the province, has a budget of €3.12 million provided by the provincial government. The walkway is due to be ready for opening in early 2015. President of the provincial government, Elias Bendodo, has said that the notorious walkway should cease to be a dangerous and banned place and instead become somewhere that everyone can enjoy. The Caminito del Rey passes across the Gaitanes Gorge between

Alora, Ardales and Antequera, and was inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII in 1921, Prince Felipe’s greatgrandfather. It has been closed for many years due to its dilapidated state. It was built between 1901 and 1905. It is 100 metres above the river and will be four kilometres long and one metre wide. The new walkway will be made of wooden panels on metal supports drilled into the rock. There will be parts with glass panels so visitors can see the gorge below. The works have been assigned to local company Sando and will require builders specialised in working at height as well as a helicopter. The project will also benefit from the assistance of experienced climbers.

Blanca, Mallorca and inland Spain areas will continue to receive a good quality reception. The Costa del Sol and Almeria are in a

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borderline zone, and at the time of going to press it was unclear

how the move would affect these areas. ITV and Channel 4 have not yet announced when they will migrate from Astra 1N to Astra 2E, but it is expected to be soon. Several Sky pay channels, including Sky Sports, Sky Movies and Fox, have already been changed over to the new satellite this week; after much speculation regarding reception in Spain, some areas of the country are currently reporting improved viewing on these channels. Once migration is completed, adjustments are still due to be made by satellite operator SES Astra; this could alter the quality of reception.

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DONATED: The harp has been given to the museum in Malaga.

A HARP made by Sebastian Erard in 1819 has joined the collection at Malaga Interactive Music Museum (MIMMA) thanks to a donation by English author and harpist Marion Leigh. After a long journey that began in London, the antique harp arrived at the museum this month. The harp carries an

Language exchange workshops are back MIJAS Foreigners’ Department has started Language Exchange Workshops again. These consist of putting Spanish nationals together with English-speaking people and speaking half the time in English and half in Spanish; this way both parties benefit. The workshops started in 2012 and have become such a success that the department has included them in the

annual programme. More than 300 people attended the workshops last year. The workshops are held: TUESDAYS Pensioners’ centre, Constitution Square in Mijas village 9.30am to 11am WEDNESDAY - Pensioners’ centre, beachfront in La Cala - 9.30am to 11am THURSDAYS - Pensioners’ centre, Calle

San Benjamin, Las Lagunas - 9.30am to 11am On Thursdays at Las Lagunas more English-speaking people are needed. The workshops are free of charge. To participate: contact the Foreigners’ Department, frd@mijas.es or 952 589 010.

inscription: ‘TO THE ROYAL FAMILY. His Most Christian Majesty the King of France and H.I.M. the Emperor of all the Russias,’ which leads experts to think that the instrument was dedicated to royalty. This theory is further strengthened by the fact that Sebastian Erard’s relationship with the Royal House before the French Revolution was well known, as well as the intricacy of the detailed engraving of birds on noble wood. The harp was given to Marion as a birthday present in 1995; it had been found in a barn in Pennsylvania, USA, and partially restored by a colleague of her husband.

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Expat association is launched in Estepona THE group AREME (Asociacion de Residentes Extranjeros de Municipio de Estepona) has been launched with the aim of giving a voice to all Estepona residents. Nearly one-third of residents living in Estepona are foreign, another third are Spanish who live elsewhere in Spain but have second homes in Estepona, while the remaining third are Spanish who live there

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large enough to speak authoritatively with public institutions including the town hall, police and others. It has received official approval from the Junta de Andalucia regional government as a non-political and nonprofit enterprise. In fact, it was through AREME’s influence that local buses returned to operation. The AREME committee plans to meet every three months with

the councillor for Tourism and Foreign Residents to present matters the group deems important to Estepona’s foreign residents. Application forms can be obtained from the tourist office in Estepona Port. AREME also plans to hold bi-monthly forums at the Palacio de Congresos where specialist speakers will address critical matters.

Tapas prizes awarded PRIZES have been given out for Marbella’s Ruta de la Tapa Romantica de Divina Pastora. The tapas route saw 16 venues participate over a weekend in February in providing tapas for €1.50. First prize went to Café Bar

Fernando on Avenida Europa. Bar ‘Llena que nos vamos’ on Avenida Maiz Viñals was second, and third was Bar ‘Marquez’ on Calle Los Naranjos. The raffle winner received a weekend at a hotel for two along with a Spanish ham.

WINNER: Café Bar Fernando.

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Spanish are amongst the worst drivers SPANISH, Italian and French drivers are the worst in Europe, according to a survey. The research carried out by French motoring foundation Vinci Autoroutes and the Europe-wide market research firm IPSO, surveyed 7,000 people in the UK, Spain, France, Italy, Sweden, Germany and Belgium and 50 per cent believed that the Italians were the most dangerous drivers. Sixteen per cent felt Spaniards were the worst, and 14 per cent considered the French to be the most

dangerous. Swedish drivers were seen as the most responsible drivers, with 47 per cent naming them as the safest, followed by the Germans, who got 26 per cent of the votes, and the British, with 13 per cent. Survey subjects were asked about their own dangerous habits, and it was found Spanish drivers are more likely to use their horns in stressful situations - 67 per cent of motorists in Spain admitted to doing so, compared to the European average of 47 per cent.

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‘Solidarity Cycling’ in Las Lagunas MIJAS Youth Councillor Maria del Mar Rios has announced new cycling routes for the upcoming ‘Solidarity Cycling’ event designed for students and young people in Mijas. The event is organised by the town’s youth office with the assistance of the Sierra Mijas TECO cycling training institute and the Discover Sur Guides Association. Solidarity Cycling is an allspring event that offers youths in Mijas the opportunity to participate for six days along up to 12 routes during the months of March, April and May. The event will be on Saturdays, namely March 29, April 5 and 12, and May 10, 17 and 24. Each stage will leave from the Sierra Mijas secondary school in Las Lagunas and last approximately four hours, from 10am to

Maria del Mar Rios announces the new routes. 2.30pm, covering between 18 and 35 kilometres. Participants should sign up at the Youth

Centre (Juventud) and Teatro de Las Lagunas, Monday to Friday from 9am 2pm and 5pm to 8pm.

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Malaga Airport is flying higher THE good news for the tourism trade is that Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport will be offering 5 per cent more seats on flights this summer. According to the manager of the airport, companies operating there will be offering more than 11.5 million seats between March 30 and October 26. Almost 4 per cent more flights than last summer are expected, bringing the total up to 67,518. That is seen as a sign that the recovery in the tourism industry will continue to strengthen in the coming months. Since May last year, figures have been improving at the airport, where more than 85 per cent of the total air traffic is made up of

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international flights. Most of them are connections with Europe, which throughout the summer will account for almost 10 million seats, 5.3 per cent more than last summer. The leading destinations continue to be in the UK, and figures continue to rise, with 4.5 per cent more seats, 1.5 per cent more flights and 34 per cent more passengers.

Around the world in five days in Fuengirola THE 20th edition of the International People’s Fair will be held at Fuengirola Fairground from April 30 to May 4. The local councillor for Tourism, Ignacio Souviron, said that this year the fair, which attracts up to a million visitors and is one of the town’s most popular events, will be more special than ever. He explained that the slogan for this year’s event is ‘Around the World in Five Days’ and that visitors will get a taste of the customs, gastronomy and folklore of countries around the world at the 33 stands it will have. The fair will be open from 1pm to 4am every day with the inauguration on April 30, a commemorative event on May 1, and the traditional parade of all the participating countries on Saturday, May 3.

COLOURFUL: The popular International People’s Fair.

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April 24 Issue 1503 More than 500 direct jobs will be created, 500 artists will be in the city, and it is hoped that hotels will be fully booked. More information will be

made available in the runup to the event on www.visitafuengirola.com. One of the stands at the fair will offer the ‘Taste of Malaga’, which will promote products made in the province from its location at the entrance to the fairground. There will be approximately 10 local businesses represented at the stand, promoting their honey, olive oil, wines, cakes, olives and cheeses, amongst others. The stand will be open from 1pm to 10pm.

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Firefighters demonstrate their skills to thousands ALMOST 9,000 people took part in an event which focused on the work of firefighters. The event, coinciding with festivities for their patron saint, was held at the Tivoli World theme park in Benalmadena, from early in the morning and lasted throughout the day. There were activities and entertainment for all ages, including exhibitions, stalls, a

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April 10 Issue 1501 fancy-dress competition and collectors’ items. It was inaugurated by the mayor, Paloma

Garcia, who was accompanied by the local fire chief, David Bañasco, and the PR manager of Tivoli World, Jose Luis Guzman. The event, held every year, has become very popular and the mayor pointed out that it lets people see the hard work, courage and determination of local firefighters, who help to keep locals and visitors safe.

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Mayor: ‘The best Easter for years’ HOTELIERS and caterers in Malaga Province have said that this Easter ‘couldn’t have been better’. Not only do they report that they have had more clients, but the visitors have also spent more and stayed for longer. Tourists began flocking in on April 11 and occupancy levels were at an average 90 per cent for the rest of the week - in some cases even 100 per cent - in most coastal areas on the Costa del Sol. The good weather was one of the reasons for the positive results which have led the sector to become more optimistic about what to expect this summer. And not only the hotels and restaurants are happy, there have also been positive reports from camp-

GAINING POPULARITY: Malaga City. sites and other types of accommodation. Easter brought €29 million to Malaga City, €5 million more than last year, according to the mayor, Francisco de la Torre. The mayor said that data had been ‘very positive’ and that Easter had been a

‘huge success’ for the city, adding that it had been the ‘best Easter for years’. On Maundy Thursday, hotel occupancy levels were close to 98 per cent, and over the 10-day Easter period, the levels were close to 90 per cent, 4 per cent more than last Easter.

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Sunday Lunch in style with live music at MC Café

C CAFÉ, the brasserie style restaurant of the Marbella Club Hotel, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner within informal, yet elegant surroundings. Now that winter in drawing in, enjoy a fantastic Sunday Lunch with live music and a wonderful set menu. Open seven days a week, MC Café is

always welcoming, and whether you are enjoying a celebratory lunch with family or just a quick coffee and cake with a friend, you will always receive friendly service and quality food. Every Sunday lunch MC Café has a two/three-course menu for 27€/30€ offering a variety of choices yet always including

the favourite Sunday dish of Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, fresh veg and gravy. MC Café also has a selection of high quality international wines served by the glass, such as the New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and the French Chateau de Berne, so even if the rest of

Come and join the mix-in at Puente Romano Tennis Club Every Wednesday at 10am and Sunday at 11am Win Sunday Lunch at MC Cafe Puente Romano’s Tennis Club is now offering all tennis enthusiasts the opportunity to join other players in singles and doubles every Wednesday morning at 10am and Sunday mornings at 11am. For non-members the price is 12€ and for members 6€, which includes: The first half-hour starting with a brief introduction, demonstrations and a practice with correction of your swing. The following hour-and-a-half is dedicated to the games, organised by the Tennis Club depending on your level.

You are welcome to arrive 15 minutes before the Mix-In starts or for more information about Puente Romano’s Tennis & Fitness please contact 952 826 103 / ctenis@puenteromano.com

your party are not drinking, you can enjoy a quality glass of wine or two. MC Café is ideal for a business lunch or meeting with friends, and with monthly fashion shows and special

dinners, you can always rely on a wonderful atmosphere, excellent service and, of course, modern delicious cuisine.

Reservations call 952 768 936

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Banderas back in Malaga for Easter SPANISH actor Antonio Banderas has made his habitual trip to Malaga for Easter Week. The 53-year-old worldfamous celebrity was born in Malaga and is a staunch supporter of his native city. He makes a point of returning to the area whenever he has the opportunity. For the past few years he has not only attended the Easter celebrations but has also taken an active part in the religious processions which form part of his heritage. Locals and tourists are usually treated to the sight of Banderasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous American wife, Melanie Griffith, as she watches the processions from an open balcony in the centre of Malaga.

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the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Stella, this year, seemingly due to other commitments. As well as taking part in the religious ceremonies Banderas has attended a fundraising dinner organised by his personal charity the Tears and Favours Foundation, in the company of Spanish politicians and celebrities including Baroness Thyssen.

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Fears for fate of live music BARS and clubs which feature live music are being targeted by work inspectors from the Social Security Department. With swingeing fines of theoretically up to

€180,000 in the offing if musicians are found playing who are not in the Social Security system, there are fears that with the summer season coming, musical entertain-

ment will become a rarity. The Provincial Work and Social Security Department is reportedly cracking down on venues offering live music in Malaga Province. Venues are being warned that inspectors could visit at any time including weekends, holidays and in the early hours, often accompanied by the police. According to a report in a local Spanish daily, the Ministry of Work is demanding that establishments legalise the situation of musicians who perform in them. They can either hire them on the general regime, which means paying €20 in Social Security per musician and per performance, or each of the musicians can pay their own monthly Social Security as self-employed workers, which amounts to around €256. In the past few months,

LIVE MUSIC: Red tape could see its demise. venues throughout the province have been visited by work inspectors asking to see papers for singers and musicians and demanding that their situation be legalised. Most of the musicians complain that they don’t earn enough to make it worth their while paying to be self-employed, and they also face the difficulty that

if the venue has to pay their Social Security, they get less money for the gig. Performers and owners say they are not against the government cracking down on those trying to avoid paying taxes, but think a distinction should be made between professionals who are earning a regular income from their music and those

Eagle chicks saved from poachers GUARDIA CIVIL have rescued two Golden Eagle chicks which had been removed from their nest by poachers in Carratraca. Officers discovered that three chicks were missing from their nest in the Alcaparain Mountain area and set up surveillance, during which they saw a van with five people inside travelling around the area. Two of the poachers climbed up to the nest, two kept a lookout and the fifth stayed in the vehicle on the road with a phone to warn if the police turned up.

Once they had the chicks, they were intercepted by Guardia Civil when they were leaving the area. The chicks were found in the back of the van and returned to their nest by Guardia Civil. The suspects are involved in breeding and training birds of prey in Sevilla, and their premises were inspected. DNA samples of the birds born there were taken for testing. Two vehicles, climbing gear, documents, binoculars, items used in falconry and other objects were seized.

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Estepona beaches restocked THE coastal authorities are to make sure that 25,000 cubic metres of sand are added to Estepona’s beaches before the start of the summer season. Susana Aragon, Councillor for Beaches, confirmed the imminent arrival of fresh sand to the beaches of the municipality. The sand will be ‘donated’ by rivers in the area, thus making it a greener method of re-sanding as opposed to dredging sand out of the bay. Estepona Council has already begun its yearly ‘spring clean’ of the beaches by cleaning the existing sand as well as making sure all the correct furniture, bins and showers, among other things, are in place.

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5.6m tourists predicted SOME 5.6 million visitors are expected on the Costa del Sol this summer, according to the president of the Tourism Board, Elias Bendodo. Eight per cent more tourists are expected between June and September this year compared to 2013, while overnight stays are expected to increase by 9 per cent. Bendodo said more tourists are expected from abroad, especially the UK, Germany, France and Scandinavia, but also from within Spain. Airlines have increased their available places on flights connecting with Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport by

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SUMMER SEASON: More tourists are expected this year. 5 per cent to 11.5 million. The Tourism Board, Bendodo said, will also put more effort than ever

into promoting the Costa del Sol as an all-year tourist destination to attract more people out of season.

King Juan Carlos abdicates Carlos, 76 who has reigned since 1975, said: “We have felt the need for renewal, and to open up a better future. Today a younger generation deserves to step forward. “I want the best for Spain, to which I have dedicated my whole life. I have decided to abdicate my crown to give way to a new generation embodied by my son Felipe, heir to the throne. I keep and will keep Spain forever deep in my heart.” Throughout his reign, which followed in the

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wake of Franco’s dictatorship, Juan Carlos was considered one of the world’s most popular monarchs. Along with Adolfo Suarez, Spain’s first Prime Minister following the dictatorship, the monarch helped to smooth the country’s transition to democracy. However, recent years have seen a loss of confidence in Spain’s royal family due to a longrunning corruption scandal involving the king’s daughter and son-in-law. There has also been a growing discontent with the wider political elite - as revealed by the recent EU Parliament elections. Following the news of the abdication, cities across Spain began organising simultaneous pro-Republic demonstrations. Reportedly, 1,500 riot police were deployed to central Madrid on Monday evening, in anticipation of citywide unrest. Leftist parties such as Podemos, United Left and Republican Catalan Left have called for the government to hold a referendum on the monarchy.

STEPPING ASIDE: King Juan Carlos has reigned since 1975.

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Dancers set a Guinness world record THE people of Estepona set a Guinness record on Saturday when 1,800 people simultaneously danced Sevillanas at the Estepona fairground. The council had asked residents to take part in the extraordinary event to mark the opening of the new fairground. Details of participation and registered photographs, all witnessed by a public notary, will be sent to the Guinness authorities in the hope of, officially, receiving confirmation of the prize.

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June 12, Issue 1510. THE Junta de Andalucia regional government is trying to persuade Andalucia restaurants they should have local wines on their wine lists. The Director General of Quality, Innovation and Tourist Development, Manuela Gonzalez, wants to encourage bars and restaurants in the Andalucia community to support the local wine

ROUND TABLE: To promote local wines in Andalucia restaurants. trade and offer their wines instead of those from other regions. Gonzalez took part in a round table discussion, organised by the Malaga Food and Wine Festival, in which she called for local

labels to be more prominent - she is not proposing local restaurants only stock local wines, but that they should have more and promote them over wines from other regions.

She went on to comment now that Andalucia was promoting its food it was time to also promote its wine, not as an addendum to a meal but as one of its major components.

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Beach life for dogs MALAGA dogs have a new reason to wag their tails; they have their own beach at last. The mayors of Malaga and Rincon de la Victoria, Francisco de la Torre and Francisco Salado respectively, visited the new dog beach, which is located half way between the two municipalities. The beach, which cost â&#x201A;Ź30,000, is 600 metres long and occupies a total space of around 1,800 square metres.

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Eva Longoria celebrates in Marbella with her mother DESPERATE Housewives star, Eva Longoria, has been in Marbella,

holidaying with family. To celebrate her mother’s 70th birthday, Eva took

her, Ella Eva Mireles, to a local spa. However, there was a lot more than rest and relaxation on the agenda for Longoria. She organised and attended two events in the area in aid of a variety of charities. The first was on Saturday, a golf tournament benefiting Global Gift, an organisation that brings different influential people and organisations together for charitable causes. The event was held at the glamorous La Quinta Club. Then on Sunday night, Longoria attended the Global Gift gala in aid of Global Gift, the Eva Longoria Foundation and the Bertin Osborne Foundation. The event attracted many wealthy guests,

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THE fires that swept through the municipality of Mijas last Sunday could have been started with the intention of robbing houses in the area. In an interview with Spanish newspaper Sur, the mayor of Mijas, Angel Nozal, LY commented that U J although they were still investigating the cause of the fires, they had not ruled out the notion that they may have been set in particular ONBOARD: Longoria in Puerto Banus. areas to allow July 3 Issue 1513 thieves to gain who paid €500 each for a Foundation access to evacuated houses seat. aids children who suffer and rob them. The star’s foundation, from cerebral palsy. To reinforce this argument, helps deprived women Global Gift is now the mayor explained that Club and children in the US- planning on distributing La Costa authorities had Latino community by the money raised to five informed the fire brigade of providing education and different organisations in several small fires in the area opportunities, whereas, Marbella, according to which were put out almost the Bertin Osborne Fox News Latino.

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ABLAZE: Several small fires were set in the area. immediately or which never got going. Club La Costa is one of the biggest timeshare developments in the area. It reported that several â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;shady charactersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; had been seen in the area at the time of the fires. Nozal went on to point out that the areas in which the fires started were not wooded or scrubland and

so the only way in which they could have been started was by human

intervention. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.

Royal owl saved by surfer A PADDLE surfer who was in the waters off the breakwater by the Puente Romano hotel has saved a royal owl. The royal owl, a protected species in Spain, was felled from the sky when it was set upon by a gang of seagulls, which were attacking it en masse. Luckily for the owl, the paddle boarder was nearby and was able to pick it up out of the water and take it to land to recover.

Far from being scared of the paddle boarder, the owl willingly got onto the proffered paddle and took the ride back to the shore as though such a thing happened every day. The CREAS (Recuperation Centre for Threatened Species) was called and arrived promptly. They took the bird away with them in a cardboard box to be looked after at their centre for wounded animals.

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Biggest liner due to dock From page 31 THE biggest cruise ship in the world is to visit Malaga in September. The MS Oasis of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean International, will arrive in Malaga on September 11 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, before returning to Barcelona, her base port. Launched on November 21 2008, she is 361.6 metres long, has 16 passenger decks, weighs 225,282 tons and can hold up to 6,365 passengers. The ship has bars, lounges, stores, a comedy club, Karaoke club, five swimming pools, basketball and volleyball courts, 10 whirlpools, two rockclimbing walls, an ice-rink, restaurants, a 3D movie theatre, and water park, among its many facilities.

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SUBURBAN trains could soon reach as far as Marbella and Estepona. The Spanish Government has decided to extend its railway network all the way to Marbella and Estepona, said Development Minister Ana Pastor at the inauguration of the Malaga underground. It was analysing the economic feasibility of the project and conducting a study on current demand, she added.

Malaga is included in the list of priorities for Mariano Rajoy’s administration, Pastor remarked, and added that the government had invested almost €4 billion in public works in Andalucia. Studies show that extending the suburban trains to Marbella and Estepona could at least triple the number of passengers currently using the service, estimated to be more than 10 million.

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EWN Gets It DJ Paris Hilton THE glitz and glamour were turned up to full volume when heiress and celebrity Paris Hilton paid a visit to Spain. Euro Weekly News (EWN) proved that ‘It Gets It’ when our staff caught up with her to take exclusive pictures after she jetted in to DJ at plush celebrity haunt Olivia Valere. And Hilton showed that she definitely ‘Gets It’ when she tweeted the EWN story to her 12.9 million followers. She was playing her Broken Hearts set at the Marbella nightclub. Hilton’s admirers formed a large crowd and she obliged everyone with a fashionably late entrance to the red carpet area, where she paused for photos in a bejewelled dress and heels. “Marbella is legendary and Olivia Valere is the best club in Marbella by far,” declared Hilton. “I love Marbella because it is so fun and classy. I’ve had to turn down great offers around the world because I’m so solidly booked.” Asked why she chose to become a DJ, Hilton said when she has time off there’s nothing she loves more than to chill out in her studio at home, with her dogs, writing songs and singing and that she loves to see the crowd dance and scream.

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ORDEAL: Naghemeh King at her son’s bedside.

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PEOPLE power has led to cancer-stricken Ashya ER B King, aged five, being M reunited with his TE P parents. SE English prosecutors decided to drop the case against Brett and Naghemeh King after more than 160,000 people signed an online petition demanding the September 4 Issue 1522 release of the couple, who were being held for happily spend years in an extradition hearing. jail to stop the NHS Prosecutors were left treating his son, scrambling to get in because in his words, touch with the ‘its doctors are Spanish going to kill authorities The Kings were him or turn to secure into a hunted by police him the vegetable’. across Europe as Brett couple’s release said he and if they were after the his wife terrorists public outcry. Naghemeh On Tuesday were being evening, the hunted across couple were finally Europe by police as if released and travelled to they were terrorists, and Malaga for a reunion that staff at the with Ashya yesterday Southampton hospital (Wednesday). knew he would take his In their first press son abroad. meeting after they were Almost breaking down released from prison on in tears, he told the press the orders of a judge in that they were desperate Madrid, the Kings spoke to see Ashya because ‘he about their ordeal. hasn’t got too many Brett said he would months to live’.

He added: “When we were in prison there wasn’t a minute that went by without our hearts hurting to see Ashya. My wife spent most of the time crying in the cell. “I was going to ask to move cells because I was worried and I couldn’t listen to my wife crying. When you are locked up you can’t do anything.” An international hunt was launched when the boy, who suffers from a brain tumour, was taken from a UK hospital. This thrust the Axarquia into the world’s spotlight after Ashya’s parents were arrested at a Benjarafe hostel on Saturday. They were separated from Ashya, who was taken to hospital. His parents had posted a YouTube video asking for the hunt to be called off and explaining their actions. In it, Brett said that they were not withdrawing treatment from their son, but rather wanted to seek an alternative therapy not available in the UK.

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Towers to be restored PROVISIONS have been made by the Junta de Andalucía regional government to restore six look-out towers Torres de Almenara - around the coast. The towers were built nearly 500 years ago and strategically placed overlooking the coastline. They were used as a defence system to guard against invasion. Since falling into disuse, the towers have become a national heritage. There are 23 towers on the Costa del Sol, which are awaiting refurbishment. Renovation of these monuments is complicated, depending on their location.

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September 18 Issue 1524 Some are on public land and some on private land. Although the Junta de Andalucía has declared the towers ‘Cultural Assets’, access to them is sometimes difficult if they are

on private land. In Estepona, three of the seven towers are waiting to be remodelled, the first of which is called Saladaviaje. Having been given approval by the Junta de Andalucía to be restored in 2008, the municipal architect ordered trees around the tower to be cut down as the roots were affecting the structure, but nothing else was done. Whilst in Marbella, one of the towers most in need of repair is the Torre del Ancón. This is the only structure in the municipality which has not been restored, due to its location on a private property with very difficult access.

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ARRIVAL: Ashya being transferred to a hospital in Prague for treatment.

Ashya taken to Prague hospital ASHYA KING left Malaga Children’s Hospital on Monday at 8.20am after a stay of eight days. The Junta de Andalucía regional government gave the go-ahead for the five-year-old to fly to Prague in the Czech Republic to receive Proton Beam Therapy. Ashya left the hospital in a speciallyequipped ambulance which took him to the airport. He was given a police escort. Brett King, the boy’s father, followed the ambulance in a taxi with the family’s lawyer, Juan Isidro Fernandez. The ambulance entered the airport through a restricted area whilst Mr King had to enter through the main entrance. Hospital authorities said the boy was able to travel as all the correct documentation was in place, and a

medically-equipped plane was available. Ashya’s case hit the headlines when his parents removed the five-year-old cancer sufferer from hospital in the UK and travelled to Spain. An international arrest warrant was issued and his parents were taken into custody when discovered at a hostel in the Axarquia. Ashya was admitted to hospital while his parents were taken to Madrid for an extradition hearing. Following public pressure, the UK authorities withdrew the arrest warrant, although Ashya remained a ward of court. The Junta de Andalucia pointed out that under regional law the well-being of children always outweighed any other legal considerations and it had worked to permit his transfer to Prague for the therapy.

October 2 Issue 1526 THE Euro Weekly News (EWN) Media Group has picked up a prestigious award from the Spanish newspaper industry. It was nominated in the AEEPP (Asociaciòn Española de Publicaciones Periòdicas) ninth annual awards ceremony in Madrid. Members of the Euro Weekly News (EWN) team travelled to Madrid where they were joined by other media publications from across Spain. President of the Community of Madrid, Ignacio Gonzalez, presented the award to the EWN team. It was made for the dedicated deliverance for more than 15 years of its free weekly publication to the English expatriate and English-speaking community in Spain and the wider digital audience. The award was accepted on behalf of the entire EWN group by Operations Manager Nicki Burgess. Forty awards were presented to media publications, EWN being the only English-language publication to receive one. Nicki Burgess said: “We are honoured to receive the

award and privileged to be here with our Spanish colleagues from other media groups.” Gonzalez asked who EWN targeted and Nicki explained it was the largest Englishlanguage publication keeping expatriates in Spain informed of news across its six editions. He was impressed with the coverage and asked when EWN would be available in Madrid, asking if it would be

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New radar traps in Las Pedrizas catch 500 a day TWO new speed controls in the Las Pedrizas area, which were installed in February, have caught 500 speeding drivers a day this summer. Drivers this month will be sent a nice ‘present’ by the traffic police (Dirección General de Tráfico) in the form of a hefty fine, as thousands of drivers have been captured by the new radar systems, which are located at the entrance to Malaga. Since July, when the two controls were put into action, the cameras have been clicking more than 15,000 times a month, as they photograph vehicles travelling over

WATCHING: Speed controls in Las Pedrizas.

the legal speed of 80 kilometres per hour (50mph). According to Trinidad Hernández, the local director of the Malaga department of the traffic police (DGT), the month of August looked to be the same, although figures were not out yet. But she said: “We have to take into account that a number of these vehicles are authorised to drive over the limit, like ambulances, the fire brigade and vehicles belonging to the Guardia Civil.” Fifty thousand speeding fines have been handed out in the Malaga area.

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Recipients at the prestigious AEEPP awards. Inset: EWN’s Nicki Burgess with the president of Madrid, Ignacio Gonzalez. when Madrid had a beach. He showed great interest in EWN’s attendance, passing comment that he could tell the team were from Malaga with their southern Spain suntans. The conversation continued in a jovial manner, with the story being relayed to the president at his request as to how EWN had become such a large and successful news group. EWN owners Michel and Steven Euesden were unable to attend the ceremony as they were promoting the business in Europe at another function. But having seen the photographs of the event, Michel said: “This award is for no one

person, it is for all at EWN. We do not work as individuals, we work as a team. We pull together to ensure that each week we deliver to the English-speaking community a newspaper giving local, national and international news. “We also deliver 24/7 breaking news digitally to our readers and clients. Without the commitment and dedication of the whole team we would be hard-pressed to meet our own expectations.” Michel added: “Steven and I are proud of where Euro Weekly News fits into the community, and we are equally proud of the team. We are thankful to the AEEPP for their recognition and award.

“A big thank you to everyone and importantly a big thank you to our readers for their loyalty, and our clients for their continued advertising. We lead in being Spain’s largest free newspaper in English.”

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SPECTACULAR: Cueva del Gato’s natural beauty.

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ANDALUCIA’S famous Cueva del Gato underground lakes and impressive could soon be open to the public - or at stalagmite formations. The cave’s entrance is least part of it. More than said to look like a cat’s face 15 kilometres in length, (hence the name ‘Cueva del the cave complex has long ER B Gato’) and the entrance is been the exclusive domain M E V as far as most people have of potholers and cave NO ventured, apart from the explorers; daredevils who caving experts who come have witnessed the from all over the world to splendorous beauty of a explore its caverns and spectacular underground tunnels. world. Several people have died Plans are afoot to open due to flash-flooding and the first 400 metres of the cave to the public in an November 6 Issue 1531 rising waters, and a notice at the entrance warns effort to promote tourism to the region of Ronda and Benaojan, visitors not to go any further. home of Cueva del Gato, one of two However, experts are now assessing entrances to the cave. Breathtaking the possibility of opening up a section of tunnels and caverns of the vast cave Cueva del Gato to visitors with safety complex have been carved from water measures being put in place. erosion over the years, and the cave also Hopefully visitors will soon be able to boasts numerous crystal clear see the natural beauty for themselves.

Hero pulls man to safety A YOUNG man saved an elderly gentleman who fainted and fell onto the rails at Fuengirola train station last week. When 24-year-old Juan Jose Jimenez and his sister were on their way up the escalator to leave the station, he heard a strange sound and looked round to see a man had fallen and was lying injured on the rails while red lights announced the imminent arrival of a train.

A group of people rushed to pull the unconscious 79-year-old man to safety but could not move him. Jimenez said later: “I didn’t stop to think, I just pushed everyone out of the way and started to pull. I still don’t know where I found the strength to get him out of danger.” Once safely back on the platform the man was attended to by waiting passengers and station

staff until an ambulance arrived to take him to Costa del Sol hospital. Emergency services later reported that the man may have suffered a heart attack. Jimenez later made a short statement asking Adif railway authorities to take note and improve safety measures at the busy station to avoid a repeat of the accident in which the pensioner could well have lost his life.

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IN just two weeks, tourism in the Sevilla region has gone up by 15 per cent, thanks to the television hit Game of Thrones. And the US Embassy in Spain has been inundated with calls from American producers now wanting to shoot in Spain, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The decision to film parts of Season Five of the hugely popular HBO fantasy series in Sevilla and

Osuna has already had a direct impact on the area. US Ambassador to Spain, James Costos, himself a former HBO executive, said initial figures show tourism has gone up by around 15 per cent since filming began two weeks ago. “Spanish culture is an important element for the Spain brand, which the Spanish Government and the embassy actively promote to promote investment in this

QUEEN’S KNIGHT: Iain Glen as Ser Jorah Mormont. country,” he said. “That investment has a direct impact on the creation of jobs and increasing the awareness of Spain as a competitive and welcoming place

for production.” He said the embassy had been taking calls from US-based producers wanting to film in Spain thanks to Game of Thrones.

A warm Marbella welcome

CULTURAL CENTRE: Casa Rusia in Marbella is inaugurated.

MARBELLA officially welcomed the Russian community into its heart on October 30, at the spectacular inauguration of the new cultural centre, Casa Rusia. The centre, at Azalea Beach, between San Pedro de Alcantara and Puerto Banus, is the brainchild of Teresa Chabane. It incorporates the 500-square-metre conference hall, which will be used for cultural events, classes, dinners, small concerts and much more, along with shops, language institutes, the Russian radio station Radio Smile. The night started with cocktails and canapés, whilst

the media and TV crews waited to get photos and interviews with the coast’s famous residents. Mayor Angeles Muñoz arrived with delegates from the town hall and by 9pm, the hall was filled with Marbella’s elite. Mariana Zhytariuk, the director of Radio Smile, thanked everyone for coming. Chabane spoke about the integration of the Russian community into the area, and Angeles Muñoz began her speech by saying a few words in her best Russian to the smiling audience.

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Breakfast with the proud mayor of Marbella THE mayor of Marbella, Angeles Muñoz, explained how well the town had bounced back from past difficulties, during a recent breakfast meeting. As she spoke it was obvious just how proud Muñoz is of the town’s progress. Her eyes shone as she explained that tourism expectations had been met and even surpassed in 2014 with a 94 per cent occupancy rate in October, higher even than August 2011. In fact, the town was recognised in this year’s Tripadvisor Travellers Choice awards as the seventh best holiday destination in Spain. More hotels aim to stay open over the winter season and the town has been

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regional capital Malaga. Taking into account population, Marbella came second with 14.28 transactions per 1,000 inhabitants, beaten only by Torrevieja with 20 per 1,000. The town hall team has been working to clear debts left by previous councils and is now able to claim an average of just 34 days’ delay for payment to suppliers. While the mayor was pleased with the work done by the council, she was quick to stress that there was always room for improvement and promised they would continue to strive to make Marbella the best tourist destination in Spain and the best place to live and work for local residents.

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CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN: The 12-month project is nearing completion.

A clean year in Estepona ESTEPONA Council’s clean-up campaign ‘12 Months, 12 Neighbourhoods’ is preparing for its final sprint, with improvement work to be done in the area between Avenida Juan Carlos I and Puerta del Mar. Councillor Pilar Fernandez Figares explained that work in the campaign had included repairs and replacements to pavements, kerbs, streetlights and railings, paintwork wherever needed

and a number of gardening jobs in parks and green areas. Fernandez thanked local residents for their ideas on how to improve their neighbourhoods and reminded them that the municipal bus would still be making its rounds and listening to suggestions from members of the public. By the end of the year more than 3,000 jobs will have been done to clean up the town.

Children’s rights award AN Andaluna prize for promoting children’s rights will be awarded to San Roque Council on November 20 for its Family Schools project. Mayor Juan Carlos Ruiz explained that the project had been carried out every year in San Roque since 2001 and had helped a total of 1,325 families. He said the team were proud to receive the award, which would encourage them to continue their work promoting health and safety education. He also thanked the Cepsa Group for supporting the Family Schools project and providing equipment. Andaluna is an animated character created to transmit educational messages on positive values for childhood. It represents the awards, which were created in 2007 by the Junta de Andalucia regional government.

Local businesses ‘Intelligent’ speed bumps installed reach out to expatriates BUSINESSES in Mijas will be reaching out to expatriates in English thanks to the Golden Minute media promotion. The campaign, created for the ‘Hecho en Mijas’ (Made in Mijas) project, will give local businesses the chance to record a one-minute introduction in English to be broadcast on Mijas television and radio and included in a local newspaper and on the internet. Not only is the area popular with tourists, 40 per cent of registered residents are foreign, and

most of them speak English. Business Promotion Councillor Manuel Navarro explained that businesses need to reach all these people if they wanted to ensure effective promotion and continued growth. “It is also a unique opportunity for many foreign businesses to introduce themselves and join our commercial group,” the councillor added.

LA CAÑADA shopping centre in Marbella has installed ‘intelligent’ speed bumps, which are designed to give speeders a jolt, while leaving non-speeders alone. The Malaga-made speed bumps harden or soften thanks R E to a liquid inside them, MB which alters depending E C on the speed of the DE vehicle. The liquid stays fluid when a vehicle crosses it at low speed, but immediately hardens when it detects greater speed. December 4 Issue 1535 The brainchild of 34year-old Malaga inventor Jose Antonio Aguilera, the Baden

Inteligente de Velocidad (BIV) is based on non-Newtonian fluid dynamics and is intended to regulate traffic in car parks and low traffic areas including pedestrian streets and residential areas. Vehicles travelling slowly will find that the speed bump is barely perceptible as the liquid inside moves and the speed bump loses height. Those travelling at speed, however, will feel it as a normal speed bump as the liquid hardens to make the speed bump rigid. Aguilera’s BIV was recognised with a national prize for road safety in 2010, and is now installed at La Cañada shopping centre.

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Tornado havoc A TORNADO which hit the Costa del Sol caused an estimated €1million in damage. That is according to the Insurance Compensation Consortium. It has so far identified 70 private properties affected by the storm, including a beach bar in Playamar, a BP petrol station near the airport, a car rental office, 40 homes in Malaga and Torremolinos and at least 20 cars. The tornado also affected public properties in Torremolinos and Churriana.

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intensely cold areas of low pressure with Arctic air, tornadoes and extreme winds with gusts of more than 120 kilometres per hour for at least

three seconds. It appears the winds registered on Thursday last week (November 27) reached between 140 and 180 kilometres per hour.

Roofs were blown off beach bars, and a waterspout, captured on video and posted on YouTube, was spotted off the coast of Malaga.

Expats help collect 703,000 kilos of food thanks partly to the help of expatriates. The results exceeded everyone’s wildest

expectations and food bank Bancosol managed to collect 703,000 kilos of food - the target had

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been 600,000 - which will be used to put food on the tables of needy families. Many expats will have seen the collection points in supermarkets as they did their shopping, with many buying a kilo of food to help the needy. And all along the Costa del Sol not only did expats dig deep to donate food, but many gave up their time and volunteered to help out. Just one example was

the Duquesa Charitable Society of St George, whose members helped out at their local supermarket. Held between Friday, November 28, and Saturday, November 29, the event - known as La Gran Recogida (The Big Collection) - saw as many as 4,000 volunteers in 327 drop-off points throughout the province. Some of the most needed food items included milk, oil, tinned

food, spaghetti, nappies, baby food and milk. “These are expensive products, but necessary for families with babies,” said Vice-President of the Confederation of Malaga Entrepreneurs, Sergio Cubero. “Initiatives like these help people who are going through some tough times because of problems in the labour market,” said Head of the Andalucian Federation of Food Banks, Javier Peña.

Malaga strides ahead NEW YORK has its famous one, as does London, Boston, Paris and Berlin – and Malaga could soon be added to that list. The Malaga Marathon took place last weekend, bringing the city to a standstill, and further cementing its position as one of the best marathons on the international calendar. Now in its fifth year, the Malaga Cabberty Marathon attracted more than 3,000 runners, with a fifth of them coming from abroad, and 70 per cent from outside Malaga. The 26-mile race is becoming an international event on a par with some of the best marathons in the world, and is now listed on the Calendar of International Marathons and Distance Races. This year’s gruelling race attracted

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A FOOD drive organised by Bancosol to help impoverished families was a resounding success,

1,000 more entrants than last, and was won by Kenyan runner John Kipkorir Mutai, in a time of two hours, 13 minutes and 10 seconds. Moroccan athlete El Mouazid finished second, and third went to Kenyan Francis Kimutai Kosgei. The women’s event was won by Spaniard Gemma Arenas Alcazar, who also won in 2011 and 2012.

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GERMAN PRESS Euro glory confidence

BRITISH PRESS Mass cancelled in many parishes

DENMARK – For the second year running a bomb threat at Odense Station shut down rail traffic affecting all of Denmark on the busiest travel day of the year. The incident occurred on the Friday before Christmas.

MIDNIGHT MASS on Christmas Eve in the UK is under threat from drunks disrupting services. Several parishes cancelled the late-night mass this year, abandoning what has been a British tradition for more than 1,500 years.

DENMARK – New measurements of the Danish coastline show that it is nearly 20 per cent longer than previously thought.

Ace English SWEDEN – One in two Swedes regards his or her English language abilities as above average and only one in 10 considers his or her English below average.

THE BBC has said that it is struggling to compete with streaming service Netflix and that it has to adjust to the “hybrid world” of live and online viewing if it wants to keep viewers.

NORWAY – The Scandinavian airline SAS are to slash costs following a sharp fall in net profits in the fourth quarter of 2014. The company posted a net loss of €32.2 million from August to October.

Royal bump SWEDEN – The Royal Court announced just before Christmas that Princess Madeleine is pregnant with her second child with her financier husband Chris O’Neill. The baby is due in the summer.

SHOPS in the UK benefit to the tune of around £300 million each year from gift cards that are bought but never used. Gift cards and vouchers are popular Christmas presents but often go unused and expire.

GIFT VOUCHERS: Often go unused and expire.

TWO-THIRDS of British schools are struggling to recruit maths teachers because of heavy workloads, and one in 10 schools is also finding it difficult to fill geography and language roles.

More autonomy THE Orthodox Church in Belarus has announced plans to seek greater autonomy from Moscow as the Belarussian government expressed concern over Russia’s political actions and worries about its currency.

Rebel wedding FORMER rebel commander Igor Strelkov has reportedly married his assistant after having recently settled down in Moscow to protect President Putin from traitors. The excommander of pro-Russian separatists in ROYAL BABY: Sweden’s Princess Madeleine.

GERMANY starts 2015 at the top of the FIFA world rankings and boss Joachim Low is claiming his side can go on to win the Euro 2016 competition in order to confirm the team’s World Cup success.

Park makeover BERLIN’S Spreepark may be in line for a serious makeover following an application from city authorities to the EU for help to clean up the site. The abandoned theme park is a tourist attraction and has been used for movie shoots and for holding raves.

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the Ukraine married Miroslava Reginskaya before Christmas.

A BERLIN court has said that the infamous human taxidermist Gunther von Hagens can open a museum featuring preserved human corpses, despite objections from local officials. Von Hagens plans to exhibit 20 human bodies and around 200 human body parts.

Charities struggling

Bomb disarmed

THE falling rouble has hit charities in Russia hard, with a major drop in donations from institutions leaving vital medical equipment under threat.

TEN thousand people were evacuated in central Potsdam following the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb on a building site. The weapon was disarmed by bomb disposal experts.

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SAS troubles

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Gaza medic NORWAY – Tabloid newspaper Verdens Gang has named outspoken doctor Mads Gilbert as Norway’s person of the year for his work to treat Palestinians wounded in the Gaza conflict.

A BACKLOG of more than 390,000 immigration cases has been built up by the Home Office and MPs have described the British immigration system as being in “intensive care.”

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OPPOSITION-MINDED artists have been told that although Russia embraces the freedom of artistic expression, those who speak out against the administration should not expect state funding.

Strength to strength

Long plunge A TOURIST in Thailand – believed to be Russian – has been taken to hospital after the car he was travelling in fell from a 250-metre height into the sea near a resort in Phuket.

RUSSIAN ROUBLE: Falling in value.

GERMAN business confidence rose in December on the back of falling oil prices and a weak Euro, the lfo economic institute has said, and the prospects for 2015 look good. The business climate index rose to 105.5 points in December.

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business & legal Tourism heads for the record books SPAIN welcomed 61.7 million foreign visitors between January and November 2014. This is 7.2 per cent more than during the same period in 2013 and the addition of December will make 2014 a recordbreaking year. November’s figures were also encouraging, as the 3.4 million

foreign tourists who entered Spain in that month were 2.9 per cent up on 2013. As usual, they came from the ever-faithful source markets of the UK, France, Germany, Scandinavia and Italy. The UK remained at the top of list with 14.3 million tourists during the first 11 months of the

Smart to make do and mend SPAIN now repairs more items than before the economic crisis. This is especially true of smartphones and the two million repaired throughout 2014 doubled those of 2012. There are now 51 million mobile lines in Spain. There are approximately 70 million handsets and 80 per cent of all new mobiles are smartphones, a Telefonica Foundation report has revealed. The expense of a new terminal prompts most owners to opt for repairs because although a repair costs the phone company around €116, users pay approximately €40, as the phones are usually covered by guarantee.

For Movistar, Vodafone, Orange and Yoigo what was a minor subsidiary service has become an important segment of their business and another commercial ploy in the battle to keep clients happy. Some repairs take only an hour at a provider’s outlet while others can require eight days to complete. Screen replacements are the most frequent request, with more phones taken in on a Tuesday than any other day of the week. July and September are the busiest months for repairs, Vodafone said, as most mishaps occur on the beach or at swimming pools while on holiday.

year, a 4.9 per cent increase on 2013 and 23.3 per cent of the total number. The majority of foreign visitors headed for Cataluña, which received 15.9 million tourists, 25.8 per cent of the total. The Canaries were the second favourite destination, followed by the Balearics and Andalucia.

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Pension paradox SPANISH pensions are practically frozen but gained purchasing power in 2014 for the second consecutive year. This was due to falls in the retail price index and oil prices.

Risky shares A MADRID judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a Madrid couple claiming that Bankia mis-sold them shares. However uninformed they might be ‘everyone knows’ that buying shares is risky and not a deposit, he commented.

Mastering management THE IESE Business School in Madrid is now 50 years old. It was the first centre to offer an MBA (Master’s Degree in Business Administration) in Europe and it did so with the co-operation of Harvard. Since then, more than 7,200 people from 102 countries have studied there. Although the economic crisis has prompted international questions

regarding the practical value of an MBA, the school’s director-general Jordi Canals dismissed claims that management cannot be taught but is acquired through experience. “Management is the most complex profession that anyone can tackle,” Canals remarked, adding: “An MBA is not the ultimate solution, but it does help to make great professional strides.”

SPAIN’S Economy Minister Luis de Guindos foresaw that growth in the last three months of 2014 would ‘at least’ equal the third quarter’s when the GDP rose by

INBOUND: 61.7m visitors so far this year. Credit IR Stone Shutterstockcom

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PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 166.26 94.29 34.17 131.63 94.23 113.25 28.35 42.96 95.03 75.13 93.21 25.78 195.45 103.75 162.34 37.55 105.06 62.55 94.78 57.78 47.88 96.83 31.65 93.46 106.70 117.24 102.55 47.86 266.62 86.91

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Business is a family affair MANY small businesses would struggle if it were not for the help of family members. In their own way each member of the family has an interest in its wellbeing. This has negative economic consequences on the greater community. The unpaid better half and children helping out is work that could otherwise be carried out by fully paid cards-in employees. There is a downside when it comes to employing or being dependent on input from a family member. It isn’t easy to discipline, let alone confront and sack a malingering wife,

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husband or sibling. There is the added likelihood of causing a family rift if you do so. If you find an employee with their fingers in the till or not pulling their weight you can fire them. It is not so easily done when it is a family member.

There will also be the likelihood of ‘employees’ taking advantage of their family position. They will, not to put too fine a point on it, swing the lead. They may not be as hard-working or as focused as they would be if working in a conventional job. A family business has to work to business principles. These must be inspired and mutually agreed upon by all involved. Running any business has to be a team effort. An important point is to remind every team member that they are not working for you; they are working for the business. The boss is also an employee.

Everyone, the boss included, plays by the same rules. A common mistake made by employees, including family members, is to consider each day’s takings as profit. It is not of course. A family member who worked for me glowed when he showed me the day’s takings. Bless him. I might have rained on his parade by reminding him that I was lucky to see 10 per cent of what was in the till. For some, such as newsagents, the margins are much lower. Is there an answer? Yes, grin and bear it. Happy New Year.

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Take a few sensible financial steps to ensure a happy ever after Loose change A look at finance for females

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A NEW YEAR brings with it an eagerness for new beginnings. In January we think about changing old habits and starting out afresh. For a friend of mine, the new project for 2015 is moving in with her long-term boyfriend. And while they have a fabulous relationship and are very excited to live together, research shows that couples argue more about financial matters than any other topic. So rather than concentrating on postcodes and styles of furniture it’s vital to get money matters discussed in detail first and foremost. A poorly planned move-in can put

JOINT FINANCES: Couples should have an agreed plan. tremendous stress on a relationship, so it’s best to smooth out the details ahead of time to avoid disagreements and hard feelings later. Get full disclosure Before moving in together, or mingling assets, couples should fully disclose their finances as

part of a joint financial planning process. Leaving any nasty financial skeletons in the closet will certainly end in even harder conversations further down the line. Split living expenses fairly Develop a plan for paying bills together and divide household

expenses evenly or proportionate to each partner’s income. Who’ll pay for the internet, TV, electricity, water or groceries? Work out a system to divvy up bills so it’s always organised and fair. Who paid for what? When it comes to big purchases

in your new abode, for example a fridge, bed, sofa or washing machine, keep an account of who paid for what. Start a file, where you simply put in the receipts for major purchases with the name of who bought what scribbled on the receipt. This way, no one bears the full weight of furnishing the home, and you’ll avoid arguments over ownership later if things don’t work. Stay independent Many modern couples, especially if both are employed, prefer to hold separate credit cards and bank accounts. Of course spilt all joint bills, but keeping your ‘own money’ to spend on things you want for yourself is definitely a sensible option. Unless enjoyed by both, why should one half share the cost of another’s compulsive shopping habit or gourmet taste in food?

Can he protest noisy bar? Q. I bought a second-floor apartment over an unused community swimming pool which was You and the cemented over. Beneath us was a small restaurant. For years the community voted Law in Spain against allowing it to expand. Now the By David Searl community has voted to allow the new tenant of the restaurant to expand onto the open terrace below us. We can no longer use our own terrace due to noise, chairs being dragged about, cigarette smoke and, at times, some rude, drunk clients. Is Article 18 of the Horizontal Law, which protects individual owners from majority decisions, applicable in the Balearics? What steps can we take against the restaurant owner or to convince the community to reverse the vote and prevent the restaurant from operating under our terrace? What costs would I incur to get to a point where a judge would listen to the case? J M (Mallorca) A. Article 18 does apply in the Balearics. It provides that one owner, who feels his interests are prejudiced by a community decision, can apply to the court to rule on the matter. In your case, I would ask my neighbours who are also affected to form a group to complain about the noise. First, make your complaint in writing to the president. If

you instruct a lawyer to bring your case, it will cost about €1,000. You could also call the police when the bar is noisy.

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More jobs for 2015 DESPITE little economic growth, the government generated employment in 2014 for the first time in six years thanks to political stability, said Labour Minister Fatima Bañez. Unemployment fell by 300,000 with the creation of 400,000 jobs between November 2013 and November 2014 and this rhythm will accelerate in 2015, she predicted.

Small world LOGROÑO-BASED firm Avanzare produces 11 per cent of the world’s thinnest known compound, graphene. Used in medical, chemical and industrial processes, it is also produced by five other firms in Alicante, Madrid and San Sebastian, placing Spain amongst the world’s largest producers.

OPINION & COMMENT

Grateful thanks AFA says a big thank you! At this time of year Torrevieja’s Alzheimer’s Association (AFA) is especially grateful to those organisations who remember us when they have their pantomime or carol service or even a Christmas party. We have had some really wonderful donations ranging from a magnificent pantomime donation of €3,000 to a truly lovely raffle donation of €125 with carol service collections in between. We can assure everyone that all of this money will be put to very good use, benefiting our ‘abuelos’ (we no longer use the term patients) and their families who need help more than ever at this time of year. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Matilde Sanchez, AFA President, Torrevieja (Alicante)

Look again IN response to ‘Puzzled’ of Campello, come on! You have only to venture about two miles inland up the bed of the Rio Seco where we are inundated with magpies. We see up to 40 at a time on our telephone wires. EJ Bellamy, Muchamiel (Alicante)

Fast work MY electricity bill with Endesa showed that I was paying a penalty of some €40 every two months for not having an ICB box, of which I knew nothing. How long I’ve been without one, I don’t know. I recently had this so-called box fitted and in turn informed Endesa who said an engineer would come out and check it. The next day an engineer arrived at 7pm. He looked at the box, flicked the switches to see if the lights worked and was there for a total of five minutes. For this he charged me €290 and asked me to pick up a certificate the next day. Is this a standard fee or was I ripped off? R J Hackett, Benalmadena (Malaga)

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EU setup until one member walks away. When that happens the elite will suddenly wake up too late. Once one goes, others will do the same. Perhaps it’s a pipedream but then, just maybe, we can set up a proper Common Market, with full accountability and proper control of our destiny. Balanced accounts? Utopia! Chris Thomas, Puerto Vera (Almeria)

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EVEN ‘cool’ kids like our grandson wasn’t above saddling up and riding off into the night on a merry-go-round steed last summer!

Peter Swift-Thomson (by email)

Wrong number I AM 70 years old and have had ME for the last seven years. I was burgled at 5am in my home and they entered via a locked window. My small dog barked and I tried to listen, but could not hear a sound. Then a light shone in my face and I knew somebody was there. I got out of bed screaming in my native language, something like: “Get out of here you son-ofa-b---h. Then a young man ran out screaming at me: “F--k you, f—k you,” before leaping into the next patio. I saw my laptop, money, bag and keys had gone. I called the police on 112 but only got an answering machine so I called a Spanish neighbour. He came over and tried to call the police but he couldn’t. A few days later I went to the town hall to complain about not being able to call the police at night. The lady there told me not to use the emergency 112, but 092. How on earth should anybody know that? A day or two later a nice English couple came to my gate,

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with all the little cards, my bag, including my driving licence. I was very happy to get them back. Thank you very much, English people. Else Tue Andersen, Torrevieja (Alicante)

Same old story CONGRATULATIONS to Nora Johnson for hitting the nail on the head in her article ‘Cabgate and our smug governing elite’. The true attitude of our politicians towards the voters cannot better be shown than by Gordon Brown’s unfortunate (for him) episode with Gillian Duffy in

the run-up to the 2010 election. She, a lifelong party supporter, explained her concerns about debt and immigration. His reaction? She was a bigot! However, we should also remember that although the politicians set policy, the Administration remains the same, no matter which political group is in power. To quote Sir Humphrey Appleby in ‘Yes, Minister,’ after serving 11 governments in 30 years he would have ended up a raving schizophrenic if he had believed in all their policies. Thus little changes, regardless of the decisions of the electorate. This explains why voters have become increasingly disillusioned with, and detached from, politicians. And this is not confined to the UK: it applies across Europe. Each EU member has its own unelected Civil Service but in the EU we also have an unelected elite which sits in Brussels. There is no doubt in my mind that they look complacently and contemptuously at the voting populace in Europe. Nothing is going to change in the current

WE retired abroad to a then nonEU country some years ago and, unlike many of the people we met, we gave up our entitlement to NHS care back in the UK by informing the appropriate authority. We come to Spain for a few weeks in the winter to enjoy the sunshine. We now live back in the UK and being a UK citizen I am concerned for the country in which we live and in my opinion the best way forward is for the UK to leave the European Union. We need to trade freely with the rest of the world and not be constrained by the rules and regulations of Brussels. When we joined the EU back in the 70s we traded heavily with countries like Australia and New Zealand, which we had to drop like a hot brick, giving us and them two years to make the necessary adjustments. Now Europe is stagnating and we need to look outside. Because of mass immigration, our services are at breaking point. You can’t get doctors’ appointments and the waiting lists for operations are horrendous. We are the most populated country in Europe with more people arriving daily. Mr Frost mentions the poor people of Spain seeking work in the UK, doing jobs that the British will not do but immigrants doing poorly paid work in the UK are subsidised by the taxpayer. Wouldn’t it be better for our own people to do the work and reappraise the benefit system which is so attractive to everyone? Finally, I suggest that Mr Frost returns to the UK to live if he wants to voice how he thinks it should be run. Elizabeth Covington, Mazarron (Murcia)

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OPINION & COMMENT

No future without love LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT

ITH the news of yet more toerag psychopaths screaming Allah Akbar while taking the lives of innocent human beings, I wonder what more atrocities lay in store for all of us in the year 2015. More misery, that’s for sure. How can these people possibly believe that the violent, merciless, murdering message from their god will ever be accepted by peace-loving normal people? Of course it won’t, and never will be. History is full of warring races who have tried to take over this planet through violent means. None have prevailed for long. There is no future at all for a human race without love. Love is the superglue of the spirit, both in its ethereal and manifested state; without it we are all empty shells. I have never heard one of these psychopathic toerags tell anyone they love their god or he loves them.

EU DIRECTIVE: It has been suggested obesity be considered a disablement. We should really feel sorry for these misguided souls, who are deprived by their religion of the one thing that truly binds us all together. Not me, I’m afraid, I’d like to see them all ‘martyred’, every last one of them. Can you imagine their god having to supply about a trillion virgins? The mind boggles. To my mind one of the most ridiculous suggestions to surface this week was the

EU directive that obesity should be considered a disablement. Did you ever hear anything as ludicrous as that!? How long would it be till the likes of the odious ‘White Dee’ or whole families are stuffing themselves with as much as they can get into their benefit gobbling mouths, merely to reach the weight necessary for yet another pillage of the public purse? Give us a break! Unless it’s some genuine

metabolism disorder, most of them are fat and greedy, pure and simple. Many of them gorge vast quantities of fattening products, dozens of eggs for breakfast, a half dozen hamburgers for lunch, along with chocolates, ice cream, and Lord knows what else they can stuff down. Disability benefits? I’d reduce the benefits most of them are already on, so they can’t afford to gorge themselves into obesity. If they can genuinely prove they have lost weight through discipline and dieting, they should be rewarded by receiving free time at health farms or spas. Rather the taxpayer footed the bill for these types of operation than making these people not only blameless for their situation, but putting them on a par with genuinely disabled people who are in no way responsible for their unfortunate positions. Makes my blood boil it does but you probably gathered that! Oh well. Happy New Year all. Especially to John the electrician who got me out of a whole heap of trouble recently and restored my faith in human nature. Cheers, John. Keep that faith, Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

Get in there Darcy and hurry up Colin Bird Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-the-wall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

HAVE just been made to sit through yet another Jane Austen movie on the

television. This particular one was Emma, but quite honestly it could have been Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Persuasion or just about any one of her six completed novels, as far as I am concerned. Let’s face it, they are all, as near as damn it, the same story but with different characters. Well all right, not exactly the same story, but certainly identical themes and you pretty much know after the first half hour, how it’s all going to end - Yawn. I should be biased in favour of the lady, because she briefly spent some time with her sister attending a boarding school in my

COLIN FIRTH: As Mr Darcy, sends women into raptures of delight.

home town of Reading, but I guess it’s a bloke thing, because I just cannot get into the heaving bosoms, fainting away with the vapours, well-bred young gels attending endless balls thing. Well, heaving bosoms are okay, I suppose, but you take my point. If Jane’s books (I feel that she wouldn’t mind me calling her Jane) are a true representation of those Regency times, then how utterly boring and tiresome (a good Austen word) the people were. And how the heck did they manage to breed? I mean, when any of her male characters fancies the pants off the likes of Miss Elizabeth Bennet or Miss Catherine Morland, instead of just telling the wenches exactly what’s what in no uncertain terms, these less than red-blooded men go all the way to Moscow just to get to Benidorm. They are lucky not to be drawing their old-age pensions before they finally pluck up the nerve to express their feelings.

Or, heaven forbid, deliver a peck on the cheek. Yes, yes, I know that the sight of Mr Darcy aka Colin Firth, striding toward Pemberley in his wet kecks is enough to send any modern-day woman into raptures of delight. But from a man’s point of view, I spent the whole six episodes shouting at the TV to “get in there my son and stop pratting around.” I ask you! There’s Lizzy Bennet giving off mating signals that could be seen from space, and all that our immensely wealthy, sophisticated man about town Fitzwilliam Darcy can do, is look aloof and walk around in damp M&S underwear. But I know what you are thinking. You are thinking that for a man who seems to dislike the works of Jane Austen so much, I am remarkably well informed on the subject. It’s a trade off with my Princess, you see. If I sit through this stuff with her, then I am allowed to watch a Grand Prix occasionally. Simples!

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Will you be making a New Year’s resolution? If so, what will it be?

NTJE BRUSKE of Nova Vita Restaurant, Bar and Lounge in Puerto de Andratx, Mallorca, said: “I don’t particularly have any New Year’s resolutions for myself as such, but I think that maybe I am feeling like many others at this time of year, and the greatest thing of all would be world peace.” Lynda ‘LouLou’ Barnes from LouLou’s Hair Design in Velez Rubio, Almeria, replied: “I am determined to lose weight in 2015. I was 60 on December 21 and am determined to prove that a lady can be of a certain age yet still look and feel amazing. I know everyone says they want to lose weight at New Year but I know I will do it.” We think she can do it, too, and wish you well, Lynda!

business, working hard and getting ready for the busy, busy summer period which is coming. I am planning on increasing my range and styles of human hair extensions and creating even more wigs on a personal order basis so that I can help my Joyce from Curiocity Hairdressers in customers fulfil their own 2015 resolutions Fuengirola, Costa del of having great looking, fuller or longer Sol, told EWN: ”I am looking hair.” not really interested Fuengirola Iceland worker Kelly Young in personal said: “We went on a family holiday to Gran resolutions but my plans Canaria in November and so want to save for 2015 will definitely money to be able to go on holiday again be the development of this year.” my hairdressing Nick Cannidge, owner of The Computer Company in Urbanisation La Marina, Costa Blanca, joked that NICK (far left): To further his resolution will be the expand his company. same as every year: “Smoke less, eat less, drink JOYCE (middle): To less and exercise more, develop her hairdressing which normally lasts a business. day!” He added: “But we are also resolving to KELLY: To save for further improve and expand the business another family during 2015.” holiday.

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. 10:00am Bee Movie 11:25am Over the Hedge Computer-animated animal caper. 12:40pm Life Story 1:45pm The Archbishop of Canterbury's New Year Message 1:50pm BBC News at One 2:00pm BBC London News 2:10pm The Boy in the Dress

BBC TWO 7:15am The Great Interior Design Challenge 8:15am Close Calls: On Camera 8:45am Talking Pictures 9:30am The Lavender Hill Mob One of the most famous of the 1950s Ealing comedies. 10:50am A Hard Day's Night 12:15pm New Year's Day Concert Live from Vienna 1:50pm Snow Wolf Family and Me 2:50pm Snow Wolf Family and Me

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ITV 8:00am Canimals 8:10am Sooty 8:25am A Grizzly New Year's Tale 8:55am Super 4 9:10am Super 4 9:25am Dinner Date 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:20am Judge Rinder 12:20pm Who's Doing the Dishes? 1:25pm All Star Family Fortunes 2:25pm ITV News and Weather 2:35pm Secret Dealers

CH4 6:50am How I Met Your Mother Marshall fears his angry boss's dressing down after he hands in a piece of work late. 7:15am The 3 Worlds of Gulliver 8:55am The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad 10:45am The Big Bang Theory 11:10am The Big Bang Theory 11:40am The Simpsons 12:10pm The Last Mimzy 2:00pm Channel 4 Racing

CH5 8:10am Little Princess 8:25am The Mr Men Show 8:35am Thomas and Friends 8:50am Noddy in Toyland 9:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:10am Peppa Pig 9:15am Toby's Travelling Circus 9:30am Thomas and Friends: Tale of the Brave 10:45am Access 11:00am World's Strongest Man 2014) 12:00pm The Dam Busters 2:25pm The Italian Job

THURSDAY TV SKY 1 7:00am The Real A&E 7:30am The Real A&E 8:00am Moone Boy 8:30am Moone Boy 9:00am Got to Dance 10:00am Futurama 10:30am Futurama 11:00am Futurama 11:10am The Drop Special 11:25am David Attenborough's Flying Monsters 1:00pm David Attenborough's Flying Monsters 2:00pm David Attenborough's Galapagos

3pm 3:10pm Mary Poppins 5:25pm The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn Animated adventure based on the popular cartoon hero.

3:50pm Galaxy Quest 5:25pm The Archbishop of Canterbury's New Year Message 5:30pm Final Score

3:35pm You've Been Framed! 4:05pm Thunderball

6:30pm Force 10 from Navarone Action-packed sequel to The Guns of Navarone. 8:30pm Tigers About the House: What Happened Next

6:45pm Rita and Me

9:30pm University Challenge 10:00pm Quartet

9:30pm Birds of a Feather

4:30pm Guy Martin's Passion for Life Guy Martin has passion: passion for engines, mechanics and, most of all, speed.

5:00pm Channel 4 News 5:10pm The Wizard of Oz

4:30pm Ben-Hur Grand historical epic about an aristocratic Jew living in Judea who incurs the wrath of a childhood friend, now a Roman tribune.

3:00pm David Attenborough's Galapagos 4:00pm David Attenborough's Galapagos 5:00pm The Bachelor King

6pm 7:05pm BBC News at Six 7:20pm BBC London News 7:30pm Roald Dahl's Esio Trot

Barbara Knox first appeared in Coronation Street in 1964.

7:45pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm Emmerdale

7:10pm Sister Act Whoopi Goldberg stars in Emile Ardolino's comedy thriller as Deloris Van Cartier, a lounge singer at a casino managed by her lover Vince LaRocca.

8:30pm Hercules the Human Bear Documentary telling the amazing story of Andy and Maggie Robin and their relationship with a grizzly bear called Hercules who became the most famous animal in the world.

6:30pm David Attenborough's Natural History History Museum Alive 8:00pm David Attenborough Conquest of the Skies

9pm 9:00pm Miranda 9:30pm EastEnders 10:35pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 11:10pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Match of the Day

Ensemble comedy drama.

11:30pm Julie Walters: A Life on Screen Documentary telling the story behind the success of Julie Walters.

Essex-based sitcom about sisters Tracey and Sharon and their larger-than-life friend Dorien.

10:00pm The Dark Knight

9:00pm Snow White and the Huntsman Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron star in Rupert Sanders' directorial debut.

11:30pm Rude Tube

Adaptation of the long-running DC Comics series.

Alex Zane brings in the New Year with a top 100 countdown of the greatest internet clips of 2014.

12:55am ITV News and Weather 1:00am The Cube 1:50am Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly. 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 4:40am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

1:35am The Godfather 4:30am Transworld Sport 5:30am Phil Spencer: Secret Agent

9:30pm World's Strongest Man 2014 10:35pm White Dee: What's All the Fuss About? 11:35pm Celebrity Big Brother

9:00pm Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death 11:00pm Predator 2

1:35am Jim Davidson: At Least I'm Not Boring 2:35am Super Casino 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:20am Wildlife SOS 5:45am House Doctor

1:05am Road Wars 2:05am Road Wars 3:05am Hawaii Five-0 4:00am Night Cops 5:00am Airline USA 5:30am Airline USA

Tough cop Danny Glover finds himself facing a towering alien beast after mutilated bodies begin to turn up all over the city. Strong language/violence/sex/flashing images.

12am 1:10am Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek Live! 2:05am Road Trip: Beer Pong 3:35am Skiing Weatherview 3:40am BBC News

12:30am Mock the Week 1:05am Frenzy Hitchcock thriller. 2:55am Stick It Teen comedy drama. 4:35am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

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8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes IV: May the Fourth be with You 8:30pm Top Gear 10:00pm Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy 11:30pm EastEnders 12:30am Family Guy 12:55am Family Guy 1:15am Family Guy 1:40am Family Guy 2:00am Cuckoo 2:30am Sexy Beasts 3:00am Sexy Beasts 3:30am Sexy Beasts 4:00am Sexy Beasts 4:30am Cuckoo

8:00pm New Year's Day Concert From Vienna 2015 10:00pm Wallander

7:00am You've Been Framed! 7:50am I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 8:50am Emmerdale 9:20am Coronation Street 9:50am Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 11:40am Back to the Future Part III 2:00pm Emmerdale 2:25pm Coronation Street 3:00pm The Lost World 5:25pm Despicable Me 7:20pm Die Another Day 10:00pm Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 12:10am Unseen Celebrity Juice Tit Bits

5:15am A Touch of Frost 7:00am Judge Judy 7:20am Judge Judy 7:45am Judge Judy 8:10am Inspector Morse 10:30am Goodnight Mister Tom 12:35pm The Mirror Crack'd 2:50pm Hidden Treasure 4:50pm Lewis 6:55pm A Touch of Frost 9:00pm Endeavour 11:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 1:05am Bird on a Wire

7:00am Motorway Patrol 7:20am Highway Patrol 7:45am Minder 8:40am The Professionals 9:40am Kojak 10:40am Magnum, P.I. 11:40am Storage Wars 3:35pm The Sting 6:05pm Guns of a Stranger 8:00pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm River Monsters 10:00pm River Monsters 11:10pm On Deadly Ground 1:15am This is Spinal Tap 2:55am Minder 3:50am Movies Now

7:00am Rude(Ish) Tube 7:20am Charmed 9:00am Rude(Ish) Tube 9:30am Bad(Ish) Robots 10:00am Troy 10:35am Rules of Engagement 11:30am How I Met Your Mother 1:30pm The Big Bang Theory 2:00pm The Big Bang Theory 2:30pm Tooth Fairy 4:35pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Frozen at Christmas 9:00pm Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 11:25pm The Big Bang Theory 11:55pm The Big Bang Theory 12:25am The Inbetweeners

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At the Lovgrens' funeral, the snooper in the barn is recognised as Mrs Lovgren's brother.

10:55pm Wallander 11:45pm The Clash: New Year's Day '77 1:00am London Songs at the BBC 2:00am Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark Documentary about crooner Nat King Cole. 3:30am The Clash: New Year's Day '77 Built around the earliest, until now unseen, footage of the Clash in concert.

4:45am This is BBC Four

Fast-paced thriller.

3:10am Judge Judy 3:30am Teleshopping

SKY MOVIES Action 5:45am Fantastic Four 7:35am Anaconda 9:10am R.I.P.D. 10:50am Men in Black II Slinky space queen Serleena plots extraterrestrial destruction and Agent J is going to need help.

12:20pm X-Men 2:05pm X2 4:20pm X-Men: The Last Stand 6:10pm The Wolverine An old acquaintance brings the clawed mutant to Japan, where he finds himself in grave danger.

8:20pm R.I.P.D. 10:00pm Con Air 12:00am The Wolverine 2:10am Men in Black II 3:50am The Karate Kid

Comedy 4:25am Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 6:30am Turbo: Sky Movies Special 7:00am Big Daddy 8:35am The Longest Yard 10:30am Grown Ups 2 12:15pm Home Alone 2:05pm The Mask 3:50pm Mr. Deeds 5:30pm Click 7:20pm Big Daddy 9:00pm Grown Ups 2 10:50pm The Longest Yard Sports comedy with Adam Sandler and Chris Rock.

12:50am Anger Management 2:45am Ali G Indahouse 4:25am Click

3:40am Black Hawk Down 6:15am Sam Churchill: Search for a Homeless Man 8:00am Cold Comes the Night A Polish gangster takes a motel manager captive when a bag of money goes missing.

9:45am Runner Runner 11:30am The Mean Machine 1:45pm The Da Vinci Code 4:25pm Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit 6:25pm The Call 8:15pm Runner Runner 10:00pm Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit 11:50pm The Call 1:35am The Da Vinci Code 4:10am Lucky Number Slevin

5:45am Holiday Inn 7:30am Awakenings 9:35am Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb Special 10:05am Best Christmas Movies Ever 11:35am Four Weddings and a Funeral 1:35pm Titanic A hard-up young rogue and an unwilling society bride find love aboard the doomed liner.

4:50pm The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 6:50pm Les Miserables 9:30pm Titanic A hard-up young rogue and an unwilling society bride find love aboard the doomed liner.

12:45am The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 2:45am Four Weddings and a Funeral 4:50am Giant

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6:00am Middle Earth: There and Back Again 7:00am Noah 9:20am Captain America: The Winter Soldier 11:45am Ride Along 1:30pm The Amazing Spider-Man 2 4:00pm Frozen 5:45pm Captain America: The Winter Soldier 8:00pm The Amazing Spider-Man 2 10:30pm Noah

6:00am TCM Shorts 6:20am Off Set 6:35am The Green Berets 9:20am The Alamo 12:30pm The Searchers

In the face of apocalyptic floods, one man is chosen to be the world's saviour.

1:00am The Amazing Spider-Man 2 3:30am The Heat: Sky Movies Special 3:45am Ironclad: Battle for Blood 5:45am Gravity: Sky Movies Special

John Ford's masterpiece about a five year search for a girl abducted by Indians.

2:45pm Rio Lobo 4:55pm Rio Bravo 7:45pm Big Jake 10:00pm Nowhere to Run 11:50pm The Dead Pool 1:40am Nowhere to Run 3:15am The Dead Pool 4:55am Rock N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits Featuring classic performances from some of the biggest music acts of the '60s and '70s.

5:50am Off Set

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. 8:25am Match of the Day 10:00am The Ant Bully Animated family fun. 11:20am BOB's Big Break 11:30am Flubber 1:00pm Bargain Hunt Antiques show. 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm The Sound of Music

BBC TWO 7:20am The Great Interior Design Challenge 8:20am Close Calls: On Camera 8:50am Meerkats: Secrets of an Animal Superstar 9:50am Tom Thumb 11:20am Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 12:20pm Great Continental Railway Journeys 1:20pm The Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure 2:20pm Talking Pictures

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ITV 8:00am Canimals 8:10am Sooty 8:25am Almost Naked Animals 8:40am Mr. Bean 8:55am Super 4 9:10am Super 4 9:25am Dinner Date 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:25am Judge Rinder 12:25pm Who's Doing the Dishes? 1:25pm All Star Family Fortunes 2:25pm ITV News and Weather 2:40pm Secret Dealers

CH4 7:05am How I Met Your Mother Robin rekindles a spark with Simon. 7:30am Treasure Island 9:10am Arctic Tale 10:55am The Big Bang Theory Sheldon is annoyed that his friends enjoy the company of his mother so much. 11:20am The Big Bang Theory 11:50am The Simpsons 12:20pm The Simpsons 12:50pm The Simpsons 1:25pm Meet Dave

CH5 9:55am Bananas in Pajamas 10:10am Milkshake! Bop Box 10:15am Peppa Pig 10:30am Wanda and the Alien 10:45am Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 10:55am The Mr. Men Show 11:00am The Mr Men Show 11:10am World's Strongest Man 2014 12:10pm Ice Road Truckers 1:05pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:10pm Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

SKY 1 6:00am Stargate Atlantis 7:00am The Real A&E 7:30am The Real A&E 8:00am Moone Boy 8:30am Moone Boy 9:00am Middle-Earth: There and Back Again 10:00am Futurama 10:30am Futurama 11:00am Nothing to Declare 11:30am Nothing to Declare 12:00pm Nothing to Declare 12:30pm Modern Family 1:00pm Modern Family 1:30pm Modern Family

3pm 5:30pm Up Animation telling the story of 78-year-old Carl, who ties thousands of balloons to his house and floats off to South America to fulfil his lifelong dream.

3:05pm How the West Was Won 5:30pm Big Dreams Small Spaces Monty Don works with amateur gardeners up and down the country to help them create the garden of their dreams.

3:40pm You Only Live Twice 007 is sent to investigate the disappearance of an American spacecraft and runs into Blofeld, a megalomaniac bent on starting World War III.

3:10pm Black Knight Fish-out-of-water comedy.

5:10pm Alvin and the Chipmunks

3:20pm Fantastic Voyage 5:15pm Columbo Cries Wolf Murder mystery.

Tim Hill's family film stars Jason Lee as Dave, a struggling songwriter threatened with the sack.

3:00pm Football's Funniest Moments 4:00pm Night at the Museum 3 Special 4:30pm Modern Family 5:00pm Futurama 5:30pm Futurama

6pm 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm Celebrity Mastermind 8:30pm A Question of Sport

7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather.

7:10pm Columbo Goes to College

8:30pm University Challenge

6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 7:30pm ITV News London 7:45pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street

9:00pm Mastermind

9:00pm The Martin Lewis Money Show

9:00pm Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast 10:00pm The Big Fat Anniversary Quiz

9:00pm Ice Road Truckers 10:00pm Forrest Gump

6:30pm Flog It! 7:30pm Nature's Weirdest Events Chris Packham continues his exploration of nature's most bizarre and extraordinary happenings.

The police lieutenant is invited to give a college lecture on criminology, but the occasion is marred by murder.

6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Modern Family 7:00pm Modern Family 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons

9pm 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Room 101 10:00pm The Musketeers 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Live at the Apollo

John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair.

Martin Lewis and Saira Khan present the money-saving series.

Lowly Southern boy Forrest starts off with his legs in metal clamps and ends up running across America, after becoming athlete, war hero, ping pong genius and shrimper.

9:00pm Show Me Your Garden Green-fingered enthusiasts go head-to-head in this new gardening contest.

9:30pm Food and Drink 10:00pm The Big Allotment Challenge 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule

9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Benidorm 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:15pm Darcy Oake: Edge of Reality

12:30am Mock the Week 1:05am Rope! 2:20am Salmon Fishing in the Yemen 4:00am This is BBC Two

12:10am The Chase 1:05am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 4:40am ITV Nightscreen

12:05am The Last Leg of the Year 1:10am The Godfather Part II 4:40am Secret Eaters 5:35am Phil Spencer: Secret Agent

12:50am Access 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am World's Strongest Man 2014 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:20am House Doctor 5:45am House Doctor

12:00am Britcam: Emergency on Our Streets 1:00am King Arthur 3:25am Hawaii Five-0 4:15am Hawaii Five-0 5:05am Airline USA 5:30am Airline USA

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8:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 9:00pm StreetDance 2 10:20pm Pop's Greatest Dance Crazes 10:30pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:00pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:30pm EastEnders 12:05am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 12:50am Family Guy 1:15am Family Guy 1:35am FA Cup's 50 Greatest Moments 3:35am Russell Howard's Good News 4:05am Russell Howard's Good News 4:35am Vodka Diaries 5:00am This is BBC Three

8:00pm Nigel Kennedy at the Proms 9:00pm Nigel Kennedy at the BBC 10:00pm Top of the Pops: The Story of 1980 11:00pm Top of the Pops

7:00am Holiday Airport 7:55am Emmerdale 8:55am Britain's Got More Talent 9:50am Britain's Got More Talent 10:50am Britain's Got More Talent 11:50am Space Jam 1:35pm Emmerdale 2:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:00pm Beethoven 7:50pm Miss Congeniality 10:00pm The Bourne Identity 12:20am Hostage 2:35am Two and a Half Men 3:05am Two and a Half Men 3:25am Teleshopping

7:00am Movies Now

9:40am Kojak 10:45am Magnum, P.I. 11:40am Minder 12:45pm Alias Smith and Jones 1:50pm The Professionals 2:55pm Pawn Stars 3:20pm Pawn Stars 3:50pm Kojak 4:50pm Magnum, P.I. 5:55pm Minder 6:55pm Alias Smith and Jones 8:00pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm Storage Wars 10:00pm The Krays 12:25am Natural Born Killers

11:35am Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas 12:00pm Frozen at Christmas 1:00pm Rules of Engagement 2:00pm How I Met Your Mother 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm Rude(Ish) Tube 4:30pm Bad(Ish) Robots 5:00pm Troy 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory 6:00pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Transporter 3 12:05am The Big Bang Theory

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The Big Fat Quiz returns for a 10-year anniversary special.

10:00pm Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life Karl finds out how different cultures across the globe deal with life's big questions.

11:00pm An Idiot Abroad

12am 12:05am Cuckoo 12:40am EastEnders Omnibus 3:10am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather forecast. 3:15am BBC News

1980 Top of the Pops collection.

12:00am Coldplay in Concert 2014 1:00am Singer-Songwriters at the BBC A compilation of some timeless and classic performances from the BBC archives.

2:00am Top of the Pops 1980 was the year that both pop music and TOTP changed.

3:00am Top of the Pops 1980 Top of the Pops collection.

4:00am Coldplay in Concert 2014

The latest news and reviews of this week's film releases.

7:10am Judge Judy 7:30am Judge Judy 7:55am Rising Damp 8:30am Goodbye, Mr. Chips 10:35am Agatha Christie's Marple 12:35pm Agatha Christie's Marple 2:40pm Inspector Morse 4:55pm Sparkling Cyanide 6:55pm A Touch of Frost 9:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 11:00pm A is for Acid 1:05am The Mirror Crack'd

SKY MOVIES Action 6:00am Middle-Earth: There and Back Again 7:00am The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 10:00am The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 1:00pm The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 4:30pm The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Evil forces threaten the peace of Middle-earth.

7:30pm The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 10:30pm The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 1:50am World War Z 3:55am Blade

Comedy 6:30am Despicable Me 2 Special 7:00am National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 8:40am Bad Santa 10:25am Hot Shots! 12:00pm Hot Shots! Part Deux 1:35pm Uncle Buck 3:25pm National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 5:10pm Grudge Match 7:10pm Bruce Almighty 9:00pm Hot Shots! 10:30pm Hot Shots! Part Deux 12:05am Grudge Match 2:00am The World's End 3:55am Bruce Almighty

4:10am Lucky Number Slevin 6:05am Deep Family Secrets 7:45am A Few Good Men 10:10am Speed 12:10pm Getaway 1:55pm Lone Survivor 4:00pm A Few Good Men 6:25pm The Bone Collector A paralysed forensics expert teams up with a fresh-faced cop to hunt down a serial killer.

8:25pm Getaway 10:00pm Lone Survivor 12:05am The Counsellor 2:25am Speed 4:25am Reasonable Doubt

4:50am Giant 8:10am Mad Hot Ballroom 10:00am Confetti Mirthful mockumentary about three couples competing for the award of Most Original Wedding.

11:45am One Chance 1:30pm The Full Monty 3:10pm The Book Thief 5:25pm The Devil Wears Prada 7:15pm Confetti 9:00pm The Book Thief 11:15pm The Full Monty 12:50am This is 40 3:05am The Four Feathers 5:20am Sweet Charity

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TCM

5:45am Gravity: Sky Movies Special 6:15am The Wolverine Special 6:45am The Heat: Sky Movies Special 7:00am The Theory of Everything Special 7:30am Joyride 3 9:30am Veronica Mars 11:30am The Amazing Spider-Man 2 2:00pm About Last Night... 4:00pm The Amazing Spider-Man 2 6:30pm The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Special 7:00pm Veronica Mars 9:00pm The Amazing Spider-Man 2 11:25pm About Last Night... 1:15am Joyride 3 3:00am Ironclad: Battle for Blood 5:00am The Wolverine Special

6:00am TCM Shorts 6:20am The Long Gray Line 8:55am The Searchers 11:10am Rio Bravo 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Blood Alley 6:10pm Mark of the Gorilla 7:25pm Fury of the Congo 8:45pm Tarzan and the Mermaids 10:00pm The Silence of the Lambs 12:15am Dangerous Ground 2:00am The Silence of the Lambs 4:00am Dangerous Ground 5:40am Michael Caine Off Set

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Nigel Slater's Dish of the Day 1:00pm BBC News 1:10pm Football Focus 2:00pm Bargain Hunt Antiques challenge.

BBC TWO 10:10am Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain 10:40am Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain 11:10am British Isles: A Natural History 12:00pm FA Cup Rewind - Third-Round Classics 1:00pm The Great British Bake Off Masterclass 2:00pm The A to Z of TV Cooking 2:05pm Elvis Presley, The World's Most Photographed 2:35pm Viva Las Vegas

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ITV 9:15am Horrid Henry 9:30am Nerds and Monsters 9:45am Nerds and Monsters 10:00am Deadtime Stories 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 11:20am Murder, She Wrote 12:15pm ITV News and Weather 12:25pm Ejector Seat 1:25pm The 21st Question 2:25pm Columbo

CH4 6:40am Small Animal Hospital 7:10am Arabian Adventure 8:55am The Morning Line 9:55am King of Queens 10:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 11:25am Frasier 11:55am Frasier 12:25pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 1:25pm Gadget Man's Guide to Christmas 2:30pm Channel 4 Racing

CH5 9:15am Wanda and the Alien 9:30am Zack and Quack 9:45am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:05am Jelly Jamm 10:20am LazyTown 10:50am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:25am Access 11:30am Ice Road Truckers 12:30pm Ice Road Truckers 1:35pm Ice Road Truckers 2:25pm McLintock!

SATURDAY TV

SKY 1 6:00am Stargate Atlantis 7:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 8:00am Glee 9:00am The Fantasy Football Club 10:00am Football's Funniest Moments 11:00am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm A League of Their Own 1:30pm A League of Their Own 2:00pm Futurama 2:30pm Futurama

3pm 5:00pm Alvin and the Chipmunks

4:00pm Big Dreams Small Spaces 5:00pm Restoring England's Heritage 5:30pm Darts

3:55pm Who's Doing the Dishes? 4:55pm Tipping Point 5:55pm Big Star's Little Star

6:30pm Tigers About the House: What Happened Next 7:30pm Sacred Wonders of Britain 8:30pm Dad's Army

6:55pm ITV News London Regional news update for the capital and the South East, plus local weather. 7:05pm ITV News and Weather 7:20pm Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

6:45pm The Simpsons 7:10pm The Simpsons 7:35pm The Simpsons 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm Britain's Wildest Weather 2014

7:20pm Zulu

9:00pm Rubens: An Extra Large Story 10:00pm Albert Nobbs 11:45pm Charlie Brooker's 2014 Wipe

9:30pm Take Me Out 10:30pm The Hangover

10:00pm Taken 11:50pm Bill Bailey Qualmpeddler

9:55pm 5 News

12:45am Darts 1:35am Darts 3:35am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

BBC THREE 5:00am This is BBC Three 8:00pm FA Cup's 50 Greatest Moments 9:00pm Top Gear 10:00pm Puss in Boots 11:20pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:50pm Family Guy 12:15am Family Guy 12:35am Family Guy 1:00am Family Guy 1:20am Family Guy 1:45am Family Guy 2:05am Family Guy 2:30am Family Guy 2:50am FA Cup's 50 Greatest Moments 3:50am Russell Howard's Good News

3:00pm Escape to the Continent 3:30pm Darts 5:30pm Final Score

Betty Thomas directs this part-live action comedy sequel, which continues the adventures of the Chipmunks: a trio of pre-teen, talking CGI rodents with a penchant for high-pitched close harmony singing.

4:55pm The Searchers John Ford's masterpiece about a seven-year search for a young girl abducted by the Comanche.

3:00pm Futurama 3:30pm Exodus: Gods and Kings Special 4:00pm Last Man Standing 5:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm Modern Family

6pm 6:20pm BBC News 6:30pm BBC London News 6:35pm Mastermind Celebrity Special 7:05pm Pointless 8:00pm Frank Sinatra: Our Way

Based on an actual historic event, this is the story of a small group of British soldiers stationed at Rorke's Drift in Africa who are forced to defend their tiny outpost against an attack by powerful Zulu warriors.

6:00pm Portrait Artist of the Year 7:00pm Show Me Your Garden 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons

9pm 9:15pm The National Lottery 10:05pm Casualty 11:00pm BBC News 11:15pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 11:50pm Match of the Day

Comedy about a group of friends who go to Las Vegas for a stag party and wake up to find their hotel room is wrecked, the groom is missing and that they have no memory of the previous night's events.

National and international news.

9:00pm David Attenborough Conquest of the Skies 10:00pm King Arthur

Rapturously received throughout Australia, New Zealand and the UK, Bill Bailey recorded this terrific new show at his local, the Hammersmith Apollo.

10:00pm Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2014

12:30am ITV News and Weather 12:45am Dog Day Afternoon 2:55am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 4:40am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

12:50am The Godfather Part III 3:55am Hollyoaks Omnibus

12:55am Access 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am Autopsy: Michael Jackson's Last Hours 5:00am House Doctor 5:25am Make it Big 5:50am Make it Big

12:25am A League of Their Own 1:25am Hawaii Five-0 2:25am NCIS: Los Angeles 3:15am Night Cops 4:05am Big Trouble in Thailand 5:00am UK Border Force

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8:00pm Lost Land of the Volcano 9:00pm Do We Really Need the Moon? 10:00pm Wallander 10:55pm Wallander 11:55pm Sammy Davis Jr: The Kid in the Middle

7:50am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:40am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:15pm The X Factor Class of 2014 2:15pm The Cube 3:10pm Space Jam 4:55pm Johnny English 6:40pm You've Been Framed! 7:10pm You've Been Framed! 7:40pm The Guide to You've Been Framed! 8:45pm Mr Bean's Holiday 10:30pm Take Me Out: The Gossip 11:15pm The Bourne Ultimatum 1:25am Unseen Celebrity Juice Tit Bits 2:10am Two and a Half Men 2:30am Mom

7:00am A Christmas Carol 8:20am Where the Heart is 9:30am Where the Heart is 10:40am The Darling Buds of May 11:50am A Touch of Frost 2:00pm Gosford Park 4:45pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:55pm Rosemary and Thyme 8:00pm Doc Martin 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm Lewis 1:05am A is for Acid 2:55am Judge Judy 3:15am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping

12:05pm Pawn Stars 12:40pm Pawn Stars 1:05pm Pawn Stars 1:35pm Pawn Stars 2:05pm The Sting 4:40pm Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach 6:30pm Storage Wars 7:00pm Storage Wars 8:00pm Storage Wars 8:30pm Storage Wars 9:00pm Storage Wars 9:30pm Storage Wars 10:00pm Texas Killing Fields 12:10am Total Recall

1:00pm How I Met Your Mother 1:30pm The Spiderwick Chronicles 3:25pm Rude(Ish) Tube 4:00pm Rude(Ish) Tube 4:30pm Rude(Ish) Tube 5:00pm The Big Bang Theory 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory 6:00pm The Golden Child 7:50pm Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Role Models 12:05am End of Days

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12am 1:00am Lesbian Vampire Killers 2:20am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:25am BBC News

Documentary telling Sammy Davis Jr's remarkable life story.

12:55am An Evening with Sammy Davis Jr 1:55am Neil Sedaka: King of Song 2:55am Lost Land of the Volcano 3:55am Sammy Davis Jr: The Kid in the Middle 4:55am This is BBC Four

SKY MOVIES Action 8:00am Bruce Willis: Die Hard Special 8:30am Die Hard with a Vengeance 10:50am Die Hard 4.0 1:10pm A Good Day to Die Hard 3:00pm Bruce Willis: Die Hard Special 3:30pm Die Hard 5:45pm Die Hard 2 7:50pm Die Hard with a Vengeance Cop Bruce Willis is sent on a wild goose chase by scheming crook Jeremy Irons.

10:00pm Die Hard 4.0 12:10am A Good Day to Die Hard 1:50am The Top Ten Show 2014 2:10am Die Hard 4:25am Die Hard 2

Comedy 7:15am Elf 9:05am Despicable Me 2 Special 9:35am The Nutty Professor 11:25am Get Smart 1:25pm The Heat 3:30pm Identity Thief 5:30pm Elf 7:15pm The Nutty Professor 9:00pm Get Smart 11:00pm The Heat 1:05am Identity Thief 3:05am Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa 4:55am The Top Ten Show 2014 5:10am My Big Fat Greek Wedding

7:35am To Kill a Mockingbird 9:45am The Fast and the Furious 11:35am 2 Fast 2 Furious 1:25pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift Teenage car-racing addict Sean is sent to live with his dad in Tokyo.

3:15pm American Hustle 5:35pm Blood Work 7:30pm Bad Boys II 10:00pm American Hustle 12:20am The Fast and the Furious 2:15am 2 Fast 2 Furious 4:10am The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

7:50am The Love Letter 9:20am Being Flynn 11:05am Sunshine on Leith 12:50pm In Her Shoes 3:05pm About Time 5:15pm Grease T-Bird Danny Zuko has an identity crisis when his demure summer love turns up.

7:15pm Sunshine on Leith 9:00pm In Her Shoes 11:15pm About Time 1:25am Tootsie 3:25am The Sessions 5:05am All About Eve

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7:00am The Lone Ranger Unmasked 7:30am Joyride 3 9:30am Elysium: Sky Movies Special 10:00am Ironclad: Battle for Blood 12:00pm Veronica Mars 2:00pm About Last Night...

7:10am Fury of the Congo 8:30am Gunsmoke 9:30am Gunsmoke 10:35am Mark of the Gorilla

Two new couples experience the ups and downs of relationships. Romantic comedy.

4:00pm Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb Special 4:30pm The Amazing Spider-Man 2 7:00pm Veronica Mars 9:00pm The Amazing Spider-Man 2 11:25pm About Last Night... 1:15am Joyride 3 3:00am Ironclad: Battle for Blood

Jungle Jim must stop Nazis dressed as Apes from stealing a golden treasure.

11:50am Blood Alley 2:05pm Charro! 4:00pm Ben-Hur 8:05pm Funeral in Berlin 10:00pm 300 12:15am The Dark 2:00am 300 Action fantasy from Zack Snyder (Man of Steel).

3:55am Menace II Society

E W N 1 - 7 January 2015 / Costa del Sol

BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 8:55am Match of the Day 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Escape to the Country 1:00pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news from the BBC. 2:15pm Flog It! 3:15pm Songs of Praise Connie Fisher celebrates the spiritual side of Elvis Presley.

BBC TWO 7:15am Great British Garden Revival 8:15am Glorious Gardens From Above 9:00am Countryfile 10:00am FA Cup Rewind - Third-Round Classics 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm Food and Drink 1:00pm The Great British Bake Off Masterclass 2:00pm Darts

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ITV 8:25am Sooty 8:35am Mr. Bean 8:50am Ultimate Spider-Man 9:15am Horrid Henry 9:30am Nerds and Monsters 9:45am Nerds and Monsters 10:00am Deadtime Stories 10:25am Columbo 12:15pm ITV News and Weather 12:25pm Britain's Best Bakery 1:25pm Inside the National Trust 2:25pm River Monsters 2:55pm Midsomer Murders

CH4 6:05am Hugh's 3 Good Things 6:15am Secret Eaters 7:10am The American Football Show 8:05am How I Met Your Mother 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:25am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Big Bang Theory 2:20pm The Big Bang Theory 2:50pm Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging

CH5 9:10am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 9:25am Wanda and the Alien 9:40am Zack and Quack 9:55am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:15am Jelly Jamm 10:30am LazyTown 11:00am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am Monkey Life 12:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 1:00pm Forever Young 2:55pm The Princess Bride

SUNDAY TV

SKY 1 6:00am Mission Implausible 7:00am The Hour of Power 8:00am Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? 9:00am Glee 10:00am Futurama 10:30am Futurama 11:00am A League of Their Own 11:30am A League of Their Own 12:00pm WWE Raw 1:00pm Modern Family 1:30pm Modern Family 2:00pm Last Man Standing 2:30pm Last Man Standing

3pm 3:50pm FA Cup Final Score Jason Mohammad presents a special FA Cup edition of the football results and reports show.

5:45pm Ski Sunday Skiing and winter sports magazine show. Ed Leigh and Graham Bell are in Munich to witness the breathtaking World Cup parallel slalom event, which takes place in the Olympic Park in the heart of the German city.

4:55pm On Her Majesty's Secret Service James Bond quits the secret service to track down his old enemy Blofeld, who is holed up in a mountain hideaway working on a scheme to devastate the world's agriculture with biological weapons.

4:50pm Diary of a Wimpy Kid Adapted from the bestselling 'novel in cartoons' by Jeff Kinney, Thor Freudenthal's comedy is the story of pre-teen Greg Heffley and his misadventures as he starts life in an American middle school.

4:50pm Snow White Caroline Thompson's creation presents a twist on the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale as Snow White and her father John embark on a fantastic roller-coaster adventure through a magical kingdom.

3:00pm Middle-Earth: There and Back Again 4:00pm Last Man Standing 4:30pm Last Man Standing 5:00pm Futurama 5:30pm Futurama

6pm 6:00pm BBC News 6:10pm BBC London News 6:20pm Match of the Day Live 8:30pm Still Open All Hours

6:30pm Coast 7:00pm Tigers About the House: What Happened Next 8:00pm Top Gear

7:35pm ITV News London 7:45pm ITV News and Weather The latest headlines from around the world. Followed by a national weather forecast.

8:00pm Diversity Live

6:40pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather.

7:05pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun A new run of shows for Sunday night of the popular property show.

6:35pm Bambi The classic animated story of a fawn whose birth brings joy to the forest.

7:55pm 5 News 8:05pm Rush Hour

8:00pm Phil Spencer: Secret Agent

6:00pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Futurama 8:00pm Modern Family 8:30pm Modern Family

9pm 9:00pm Countryfile 10:00pm Last Tango in Halifax 11:00pm BBC News 11:15pm BBC London News 11:30pm Match of the Day - FA Cup Highlights

9:00pm Kate Humble: Into the Volcano 10:00pm Reinventing the Royals 11:00pm QI XL Quiz show in which the aim is to be interesting.

11:45pm Racing Legends

9:00pm Foyle's War Crime drama series set in the years immediately after the Second World War.

11:00pm ITV News and Weather 11:15pm Hot Fuzz

9:00pm The Hotel 10:00pm Walking the Nile British explorer Levison Wood sets out to walk the length of the River Nile from source to sea.

11:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

10:00pm House at the End of the Street A divorced woman and her teenage daughter move to a small town, unaware that a tragedy once happened to their reclusive next-door neighbour.

11:55pm Final Destination

High-octane homage to the cop buddy movie genre.

9:00pm A League of Their Own 10:00pm Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life Karl sets off to see how other people achieve happiness, starting off in Mexico.

11:00pm Show Me Your Garden

12am 12:50am The Celebrity Apprentice USA 2:15am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:20am BBC News

12:45am Darts 1:35am Darts 3:35am Countryfile 4:35am Holby City 5:35am This is BBC Two

1:25am Rugby Highlights 2:20am The Store 3:55am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Jeremy Kyle hosts the American version of his popular daytime show. 4:40am ITV Nightscreen

12:05am Rude Tube 2:00am Thirst 4:15am The Guides 4:30am Mesh 4:35am Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 5:30am Phil Spencer: Secret Agent

1:50am Super Casino 4:10am Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 5:00am House Doctor 5:25am Make it Big 5:50am Make it Big

12:00am 50 Ways to Kill Your Mammy 1:00am Micky Flanagan's Detour De France 2:00am Hawaii Five-0 3:00am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 4:00am Night Cops 5:00am Mission Implausible

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8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes IV: May the Fourth be with You 8:30pm FA Cup's 50 Greatest Moments 9:30pm World's Craziest Fools 10:00pm Russell Howard's Good News 10:30pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:00pm Family Guy 11:25pm Family Guy 11:45pm American Dad! 12:10am American Dad! 12:30am FA Cup's 50 Greatest Moments 1:30am Russell Howard's Good News 2:00am Russell Howard's Good News 2:30am Life is Toff 3:00am Life is Toff

8:00pm ... Sings Musicals 9:00pm Mark Lawson Talks to... 10:00pm Hermitage Revealed 11:00pm A Royal Affair 1:10am Top of the Pops 2:10am The Carpenters at the BBC

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:55am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:25pm Take Me Out 1:25pm Take Me Out: The Gossip 2:10pm The Hot Desk 2:25pm Richie Rich 4:20pm Beethoven's 2nd 6:10pm Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 8:00pm Evan Almighty 10:00pm Knocked Up 12:35am Saw II 2:30am Fake Reaction 3:10am The Hot Desk 3:20am Teleshopping

7:20am The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes 8:15am Agatha Christie's Marple 10:20am Heartbeat 11:25am Heartbeat 12:25pm Wycliffe 1:40pm Rosemary and Thyme 2:45pm Blue Murder at St. Trinian's 4:35pm Inspector Morse 6:55pm Lewis 9:00pm The Zoo 10:00pm It'll be Alright on the Night 11:00pm Northern Lights 12:00am Larry Crowne 2:05am The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes 3:00am Countrywise

7:00am Greatest FA Cup Finals 7:15am Black Gold 7:50am The Professionals 8:50am The Motorbike Show 9:50am Alias Smith and Jones 10:55am Magnum, P.I. 11:55am Kojak 1:05pm Kojak: The Marcus Nelson Murders 3:55pm Storage Wars 4:25pm Storage Wars 7:10pm The Cimarron Kid 9:00pm Rugby Highlights 10:00pm Troy 1:15am This is Spinal Tap 2:55am The Cycle Show

7:00am 90210 7:40am Happy Endings 8:05am Rude(Ish) Tube 9:30am How I Met Your Mother 10:00am Frozen at Christmas 11:00am Hollyoaks Omnibus 1:30pm Melissa and Joey 2:30pm How I Met Your Mother 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 5:00pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 6:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 11:20pm The Inbetweeners 12:30am Made in Chelsea

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The Carpenters' debut BBC concert, recorded on their first British tour in September 1971.

2:45am ... Sings Musicals 3:45am Hermitage Revealed 4:45am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.

SKY MOVIES Action 4:25am Die Hard 2 6:30am The Karate Kid, Part II 8:25am Die Hard 4.0 10:40am A Good Day to Die Hard 12:30pm Bruce Willis: Die Hard Special 1:00pm Die Hard 3:20pm Die Hard 2 5:30pm Die Hard with a Vengeance Cop Bruce Willis is sent on a wild goose chase by scheming crook Jeremy Irons.

7:45pm Die Hard 4.0 10:00pm A Good Day to Die Hard 11:45pm The Top Ten Show 2014 12:00am Die Hard 2:15am Die Hard 2 4:20am Die Hard with a Vengeance

Comedy 5:10am My Big Fat Greek Wedding 7:00am Saving Mr. Banks Special 7:30am The Goonies 9:30am Brewster's Millions 11:20am Last Vegas 1:20pm Home Alone 3:10pm Crocodile Dundee 5:00pm Crocodile Dundee II 7:00pm The Goonies 9:00pm Last Vegas 10:50pm Brewster's Millions 12:35am This is the End 2:25am Idiocracy 3:55am The Man 5:20am The Pink Panther

6:00am To Kill a Mockingbird 8:15am 25th Hour 10:35am Captain Phillips 12:50pm Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit 2:40pm The Call 4:20pm Black Hawk Down Brutally authentic war action detailing the covert US mission in Somalia that became a bloodbath.

6:45pm Captain Phillips 9:00pm Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit 11:00pm The Call 12:35am Oldboy 2:30am 25th Hour 4:45am The Canyons

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The fourth way could account for smiles Cassandra Nash

A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

ABLO IGLESIAS, secretary general of Podemos, has a solution for the Catalans. The party born of political disenchantment and the 11-M movement before the 2011 elections offers a perfect answer for Cataluña. Neither outright independence, nor subject to the constraints of Madrid, but still happily within the fold in a Spain governed by Podemos. “Do I want Cataluña to go? I don’t,” Iglesias said during a recent visit to the region. “But I know that the Spanish caste has insulted the Catalans.” He steered oratory away from independence and concentrated on the issues that currently beset the country’s population, swiping at the PP, the PSOE and also CiU. The party that governs Cataluña is also part of the caste, according to Iglesias.

PABLO IGLESIAS: Offering a fourth way for Cataluña. A poll by the regional government’s opinion studies’ centre CEO showed the ‘No’ faction overtaking ‘Yes’ vote on independence. There has been talk of a third way for Cataluña, but Iglesias is offering a fourth, which could account for smiles that were even wider than usual. So wide, indeed, that Bugs Bunny after orthodontics

came to mind.

Gunpowder plot ON hearing that 37-year-old unemployed Daniel Perez Berlanga had driven a car bomb into the PP party’s headquarters in Madrid, more than one Spaniard could understand why.

All politicians are the same, said financially ruined Perez, echoing the views of many. In fact he had wanted to leave his car loaded with two butane canisters and home-made explosives at the parliament building, but Perez who lives in a Teruel village was unsure of its location. Instead he settled for PP headquarters although he could just have easily chosen the PSOE’s. Nevertheless there was relief, and not only amongst politicians, to learn that Perez has mental health issues and has had problems with drugs. Relief because blowing up politicians is no answer to the country’s problems. Violence only breeds more violence - and it doesn’t get anyone back in work, either.

Shall we dance? SPAIN’S Attorney General Eduardo Torres-Dulce resigned “for personal reasons.” Decoded, this meant that because

he could not be sacked, the government made life difficult enough to push him into resigning. He refused to jump through the government hoop too many times, but above all he had not been forgiven for one huge transgression. He backed the decision to remand the PP’s ex-treasurer Luis Barcenas and let the public peer into a murky world of bribery and corruption. It takes two to tango and voters have seen that it takes two for corruption to take hold.

Calling card SPAIN welcomed the normalisation of relations between the US and Cuba, as “very hopeful,” according to Foreign minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo. Tangentially he should benefit too: Raul Castro fobbed him off with the regime’s second-incommand Miguel Diaz Canel when he visited Cuba last November. Next time round he might get the boss-man himself.

Android Ahoy - modern travel Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

WAS a 16-year-old rookie sailor when joining my first ship, RMS Britannic, the last of the White Star Liners. Not much had changed for passengers since the RMS Titanic of the same company met its tragic end. Progress was unhurried back then. The Britannic ended its Atlantic crossings with several weeks cruising Mediterranean ports. Many of our populous Costa townships would have been fishing villages then. Progress in cruising since has been nothing short of astonishing. To be honest, I prefer the old ways, but I can’t stop progress. When passengers embarked on those ocean greyhounds there was a long drawn out wearying process of registration and embarkation to

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complete long before one was shown one’s cabin. Let us then book a cruise on Royal Caribbean International’s latest cruise liner, the Quantum of the Seas. What comparisons can be drawn between the two periods? The RMS (Royal Mail Ship) Britannic was a little over 700 feet in length and weighed a little over 27,000 tons. RCCL

Quantum Class liners are twice the length and at 168,000 tonnes an incredible seven times the weight of the White Star liner. Best not think of the many hours it took to finally recover baggage and reach one’s cabin on the super liners of yesterday. Today, RCCL promise their 4,000 boarding passengers that their luggage will be stowed and

they will be in their cabins within 10-minutes of arrival. Airports take note. There’ll be no piping you on board. You check in online. No queues to join and nor will you wait in a long line to have your ID checked, fill out paperwork and collect your stateroom keys. You take a selfie, load it onto the online check-in website, fill out your passport details and print out your boarding pass. Show this to security and proceed to your stateroom. Yours is a hotel type card key but you also receive a WOWband wristband. It covers all your needs including purchases on-board. It is waterproof so wear it when

splashing about in any of the liners many pools and hot tubs. No escape from the office or Facebook. The liner uses a new type of near earth satellite. Internet access is assured wherever you are on the ship; there are no dead spots. Ship’s staff are equipped with tablets, not the kind you get from the chemist for aches and pains, but hand-held computers that take care of every need. A Royal iQ app and Android devices allows you to plan, change schedules such as spa appointments, dinner reservations, shore excursions etc. Cabins have USB charging ports. There are 45 iQ stations that interact with your WOWband. These access everything and everyone, including your onboard friends. The liners also have two robotic bartenders. Use your tablet to order cocktails, these are mixed and delivered by robots. All of a sudden a voyage on the RMS Titanic looks quite appealing.

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Cliff Richard calendar falls off the Top 10

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SIR CLIFF RICHARD has suffered another blow this year as his traditional portrait calendar has fallen from Top 10 sales’ lists. Although the calendar has been a guaranteed stocking filler for the singer’s fans over the last three decades, the collection of portraits fell to number 11 on online retailer Amazon’s list of best-selling celebrity calendars for the first time this year, while pop group One Direction maintained the number one spot. Despite ups and downs in the pop charts, the 74-year-old singer had always found a constant source of success and income in his calendar with more than 1.5 million copies sold over the last 35 years. Yet last year, Sir Cliff was pushed into second place by hugely popular boy-band One Direction, whose fans broke Richard’s record for calendar sales.

Amazon’s Darren Hardy said: “Before 2011, no one could get near Cliff Richard at the top of the calendar but One Direction’s unrivalled popularity has seen them shoot to the top of the annual bestsellers’ list.” Figures from Amazon reveal that Sir Cliff has been outsold so far this year by One Direction, fellow pop group, 5 Seconds of Summer, pop stars Cheryl Cole, Olly Murs, Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue, Olympic diver Tom Daley, Hollywood star Benedict Cumberbatch and British actresses Michelle Keegan and Kelly Brook. Since his £3.1 million Berkshire apartment was raided during an historic child sex abuse investigation and live footage of the police raid shown by the BBC, Sir Cliff’s reputation has suffered great damage although the singer strongly denied all accusations, claiming they were completely false.

BLOW: Cliff’s calendar has been a bestseller for decades.

POPULAR: Actress Michelle keegan. Figures from Radio Monitor earlier this month showed that his airplay dropped by about 65 per cent over the last three months of the year. Although the singer was interviewed by police under caution, he was not arrested or charged. The so-called Peter Pan of Pop prompted complaints from fans

when he suggested last year that he might end the tradition of his yearly calendar. Sir Cliff acknowledged that time was catching up with him and said he had thought of stopping the calendars, commenting: “How many shapes

can I pull with this body?” The singer later back-tracked and appears relaxed and upbeat in the latest edition of his calendar, with pictures showing him enjoying a Summer Holiday lifestyle in Barbados, where he owns a home.

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IT always mystifies me how I can pay a small fortune for a minuscule room in a trendy hotel in London or any big city and feel less at home than in my own home! Over-complex controls are a major bugbear. Some shower controls, for instance, require mega experimentation before you suss out how to work the damned thing - without scalding or freezing yourself to death. Hoteliers, please provide simple controls, a steady water pressure and a thermostatic temperature control! Likewise, the room phone should be

simple enough to use without requiring a PhD in electrical engineering and/or telecommunications. A few speed dial buttons clearly labelled to contact the front desk and room service are quite enough. Another gripe is the lighting. Invariably I have to pull the damned plugs out of the sockets to switch off standard lamps. And I like my room to be dark when I am sleeping. I don’t want to be lying under or next to a control console with more flickering lights than Regent Street at Christmas! Also, more easily accessible power points, please! I’m going to use the power supply, so make it easy for me to access it - not have to crawl around or under the desk and unplug other appliances. And speaking of the desk, can you remove all the clutter?

SHOWER CONTROLS: Please make them simple to use! A desk should only have a lamp and a telephone disturbing the vast wilderness of empty simulated wood-grain. The room service menu, advertising for all the other

hotels in the group and directory of services should be stowed away in a drawer. The desk is for my own personal stuff! Finally, there are never

enough pillows, are there? But nor do I want 15 cushions piled on the bed, a daft towel ‘swan sculpture’ or that equally daft bit of fabric draped across the end which does nothing but needs to be removed before I can get in, and be plonked ... where? On top of all those cushions piled in the corner, of course. These are just a few practical issues I’d be really grateful if any hoteliers amongst you out there could consider in 2015. And, for all you readers too, any gripes I’ve missed out? Okay, rant over! Happy New Year! Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca.

Choose good thoughts and create an abundant New Year AS the New Year begins, Sally Trotman practice gratitude and Based in Mallorca, Sally Trotman is a qualified positive expectation for the Counsellor who works with Astrology, Numerology and year ahead. For a the Tarot. Each month she moment, recall a situation will deliver the forecast as an intuitive tool to aid or event which brought increased self awareness. you great joy last year. As www.sallytrotman.com you remember this time, feel your spirit lift. You may even find yourself NEW YEAR: Begins full of promise, so set yourself smiling now! From this place of achievable goals. expansion and peace, set the intention to expect In the tarot deck this many more blissful moments like this one to number corresponds to manifest in 2015. You the card of Strength. This create your reality with is the year to recognise strengths and your thoughts. Choose your good thoughts and create develop strength on all levels, mentally, emotionan abundant New Year. The year 2015 adds up ally, spiritually and to the number eight. This physically. A great way to develop is deemed an auspicious number in Chinese culture. more strength is to create

more balance. You may wish to consider, for example, how you can balance your own needs with the needs of other. January begins with the full moon in Cancer on January 5. Comfortable in this sign, Cancer is

bringing the opportunity to nurture yourself more, honour your sensitivity, release the past and connect to your true feelings. The new moon on January 20 ruled by the far seeing sign of Aquarius, is the perfect time to

create a vision board. Find a cork board or paste pictures onto your computer of what you would like to bring into your life over the coming year. The New Year begins full of promise, so set

achievable goals and remain open to receiving unexpected gifts. Planning and yet remaining flexible is key here. The number eight turned on its side resembles the infinity symbol. This is reminding you that you are eternal, that there is no rush. As you flow from one year to the next, everything is happening in divine timing. Embrace inner and outer change this year. Relax into the natural rhythm of life. Sally Trotman teaches Personal Development Workshops and offers one to one sessions in Palma, Watford UK, and via Skype. Visit www.sally trotman.com or sally. trotman@btinternet.com.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Hard-working, enterprising and self-sacrificing are just some of the words that describe your zodiac sign. It will be these qualities that count. Friday will boost your powers of persuasion, but you won't have too much to complain about if you follow this lucky trend into next week's encouraging tide. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Eager Mars meets affluent Jupiter and enriches your financial forecast. It might show a foretaste of money to come, or on-stream benefits. If you intend to make alterations to your personal and home interests, you'll undoubtedly cope with both offbeat and upbeat activities. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) One thing is certain, when you come through this week's restless planetary antics, you won't be totally the same Piscean who walked in. Whether you're figuring out numbers, analysing your dreams, or getting into a playfully social mood, there'll be much to enjoy and put to the test. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Education, media, creative and social connections are given star merit. The solar eclipse in your own sign bursts with vitality and success, more so for an array of bold moves, replacements and makeovers covering your personal affairs. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Stand by for a week of whoosh and whirl. More importantly, try to avoid getting tongue-tied or dogmatic on Tuesday and Friday. Promising potentials appear, especially if you spruce up your competitive streak. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Throughout this fortunate week, whatever else you decide, refuse to discard your hopes and wishes. As a Gemini, you like to have two strings to your bow of life, which gives you an alternative option, especially if the going gets tough. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A vivid star pattern portends a frantic personal and social diary.

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January 2, Christy Turlington, 46, model Turlington is one of the original supermodels of the 1990’s and has worked with internationallyacclaimed fashion houses such as Calvin Klein and Versace. She has appeared on more than 500 magazine covers during her career. January 3, Mel Gibson, 59, actor Australian-born movie star who shot to fame in the road movie Mad Max. Since then he has starred in numerous Hollywood blockbusters including Braveheart, The Patriot and Hamlet.

Ensure that any tight planning is carefully handled, especially if you hope to fit in everything you would like to say. Don't allow Monday or Wednesday's tensions to spoil opportunities for settling something important. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Pave the way for any ambitious schemes you may have, rather than actually starting them. With your ruler the Sun eclipsing your kindred fire sign, determined Aries, you are now more likely to get the support and affection you need from the powers that be or someone who thinks the world of you. Loosen up on Tuesday and Thursday. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Even if the opposite to what you

1. Blondie, Talking Heads, Duran Duran and Elvis Costello were all associated with which style of rock music popular in the late 1970s? It was derived from punk but generally more poppy in sound and less aggressive in performance. 2. Built in 1903–6 on the site of Newgate Prison, by what other name is the Central Criminal Court in London better known? 3, The ‘Old Lady of Threadneedle Street’ is the nickname of what? 4. ‘There’s talk on the street; it sounds so familiar. Great expectations, everybody’s watching you’ are the first lines of which 1977 UK Top 20 hit by the Eagles? 5. What nickname was applied to the veterans of the British Expeditionary Force sent to France in the First World War (1914)? 6. Which city is the capital of India and seat of the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches of the Government of India? 7. Which city is the state capital of New South Wales? 8. Which country won the 2014 Rugby League Four Nations tournament? 9. Which large breed of sheepdog has a shaggy bluegrey and white coat? 10. Which state in the eastern United States, one of the original 13 colonies, is known as the Old Dominion State?

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January 1, Grandmaster Flash, 57, rapper Born Joseph Saddler in Barbados, Grandmaster Flash is one of the major pioneers of hip hop DJ-ing and early rap music. He is credited with the creation of the first crossfader, made from junkyard parts in the Bronx.

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He has courted controversy in recent years for the portrayal of Jews in his movie The Passion of the Christ.

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January 3, Michael Schumacher, 46, racing driver Seven-time F1 world champion Schumacher drove with Ferrari for 10 years before retiring and then making an unsuccessful comeback. He was involved in a skiing accident in 2013 and was placed in a medically-induced coma.

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January 4, James Milner, 29, football player English central midfielder who joined Manchester City in 2010 after spending two years with Aston Villa. He became a member of the English national team in 2009. In his teenage years he excelled at not just football but also cricket and running.

want happens, it could prove useful. One clue to this week's planetary crossword puzzle is ‘What word could also mean success?’ Check it out, and make it work for you. Never forget that important ideas and developments can stem from seemingly trivial discussions. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) The solar eclipse in your opposite sign of Aries intensifies your willpower. Before you say 'go', find out where you stand. It might pay you to leave things be for a little longer to see if anything begins to change. Some of the consequences of your actions will become obvious as your charming ruler Venus begins to have an effect. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) The planets mobilise your streak

Good: 12 Excellent: 21 January 2, Paz Vega, actress. Vega was well known in Spain for her role in television series ‘Menudo es mi padre’ and Spanish movies such as ‘Lucia y el sexo’, before hitting the big time worldwide with appearances in Hollywood movies Spanglish and The Spirit. She has been married since 2002 and has three children.

of Scorpio daring, but don't stretch your limits. Your most effective weapon against personal and workrelated pitfalls is your ability to be objective. Your desire to make specific situations and conversations work needs to be combined with your faith that they will work. Even if a different approach is required, try it and see. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) The main gist of the solar eclipse in fiery Aries and the link between plucky Mars and your ruler friendly Jupiter will stir surprises. Whether you create the right atmosphere all round depends on how you interpret other people's views. Stick to crisp, simple but sensitively tuned answers, then no one can accuse you of not trying.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION cart, cert, cite, curt, cute, fact, fate, feat, feta, fiat, frat, fret, frit, kart, kite, raft, rate, reft, rift, rite, tack, take, tare, teak, tear, tick, tier, tike, tire, tref, trek, true, tuck, tufa, turf, acute, after, caret, carte, cater, citer, craft, crate, cruet, cuter, cutie, eruct, facet, fruit, irate, kraft, krait, react, recta, recti, refit, taker, trace, track, trice, trick, trike, truce, truck, uteri, acuter, curate, faucet, racket, tacker, ticker, tucker, tackier, truckie, FRUITCAKE

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The Skeleton Twins When estranged twins at the end of their tether - Milo and Maggie discover that they have both unsuccessfully attempted suicide during a chance reunion, the pair are forced to confront where and why both their lives went so wrong. As they reconnect after being apart for so long, Milo and Maggie begin to realise that the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship. The Skeleton Twins was met with critical acclaim upon its release and garners an 87 per cent rating on the movie review website Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Craig Johnson and starring Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig and Luke Wilson. Run time 91 minutes. Rated 15.

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1. NEW WAVE, 2. OLD BAILEY, 3, BANK OF ENGLAND, 4. NEW KID IN TOWN, 5. OLD CONTEMPTIBLES, 6. NEW DELHI, 7. SYDNEY, 8. NEW ZEALAND, 9. OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG, 10. VIRGINIA

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 (BUTLER) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

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Funagram Unscramble the name of a famous character associated with this time of year (two words): ATHIEF TERM Unscramble the name of a popular drink: CHANGE MAP

FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: FATHER TIME, CHAMPAGNE

Play on Words D N A H 6 Begin to arrange a spree (5) 8 Eager, though wrong, to correspond (5) 13 Black leg that is endless infection (7) 15 Fools in some silly class escapade (5) 16 Is caught by props but puts up

a fight (7) 17 Argument about bad tee (6) 18 Get placed in position and attacked on all sides (5) 19 Stick out bent bugle (5) 21 Albert and I have become animated (5)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 17 represents H and 25 represents Z, so fill in H every time the figure 17 appears and Z every time the figure 25 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.

Across 1 Spade-like tool (6) 4 Inspects (6) 9 Brings into existence (7) 10 Grades (5) 11 Rub out (5) 12 Accomplish (7) 13 Possessing sound knowledge (11) 18 Reaches a destination (7) 20 Shoulder firearm with a long barrel (5) 22 Make a mess of (5) 23 Question (7) 24 Sprinted (6) 25 Large animals (6)

Down 1 Holy (6) 2 Drama set to music (5) 3 Outermost (7) 5 Severe (5) 6 Worry (7) 7 Method (6) 8 Fixed (11) 14 Apprehensive (7) 15 Trash (7) 16 Hesitated (6) 17 Flattens (6) 19 Worth (5) 21 Goes wrong (5)

English - Spanish The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.

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Across 1 March off for appeal (5) 3 Look at manuscript, it appears (5) 7 Manila’s odd beasts (7) 9 Side with gal in trouble (5) 10 She and the Queen are fine (5) 11 Authorise nurse championship (7) 12 Somehow chews a nut (6) 14 Dreads becoming more unhappy (6) 18 Stroll after a bee to the blackberry bush (7) 20 Corset’s remains (5) 22 Society finish off craft (5) 23 Attacks a fool but suffers afterwards (7) 24 Is backing First Lady to sort things out (5) 25 Game in a coaches’ school (5) Down 1 Group of students in charge of work of art (7) 2 A soldier and the French mobile (5) 3 She’s as strange as parts of a window (6) 4 Correct late law (5) 5 Fish Ted concealed and moved (7)

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Lost for words, 7 Gala, 8 Antidote, 9 Rattle, 10 Reason, 11 Net, 12 Rebel, 14 Ashen, 16 Sin, 18 Garret, 20 Astute, 22 Vigilant, 23 Away, 24 Heartstrings. Down: 1 Leakage, 2 Smart, 3 Flaxen, 4 Retort, 5 Ordeals, 6 Ditto, 13 Earlier, 15 Entraps, 16 Steals, 17 Natter, 19 Abide, 21 Train. QUICK Across: 1 Glass, 4 Parent, 9 Arrange, 10 Briar, 11 Ewer, 12 Outside, 13 Pun, 14 Plea, 16 Oven, 18 Win, 20 Examine, 21 Fake, 24 Alibi, 25 Replace, 26 Tigers, 27 Dwell. Down: 1 Goatee, 2 Agree, 3 Sent, 5 Ambition, 6 Edifice, 7 Turkey, 8 Melon, 13 Pacifier, 15 Leading, 17 Depart, 18 Weary, 19 Reveal, 22 Amaze, 23 Spud.

Across 1 Puro (5) 3 Novia (en boda) (5) 7 Above (6) 9 Water (4) 10 Resto (9) 13 Tía (4) 14 Navy (6) 16 April (5) 17 Beach (5)

Down 1 Masticar (4) 2 Like that (3) 4 Englishwoman (7) 5 Age (of person, animal, building) (4) 6 To walk (7) 8 Limpiadora (persona) (7) 11 Berry (4) 12 Each (4) 15 Thousand (3)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 3 Doll, 4 Fun, 6 Eggnog, 7 Plates, 11 Asar, 12 Elf, 13 Toy, 15 Comet, 16 Camellos, 18 Opened, 19 Bells, 21 Barba. Down: 1 Pudín de pasas, 2 Holly, 4 Fireplace, 5 Food, 8 Sled, 9 Gift, 10 Stove, 14 Oro, 17 Antlers, 19 Baby, 20 Star.

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TOP 10 STRANGEST NEW YEAR TRADITIONS WITH the New Year right upon us, we take a look at some of the strangest traditions at this time of year from around the globe. Whether practised or not, some of these wacky traditions certainly make for some interesting reading.

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A North Korean submarine 1. In some South American countries, crashes in the Sea of wearing different coloured underwear on Japan, a CIA officer goes New Year’s Eve will determine what kind of missing in Ho Chi Minh year you are going to have. For instance, City and a package of wearing red underwear means the forged documents following year you will find love, gold disappears. Something underwear indicates wealth and white links the three incidents underwear will bring you peace. but it will take time to put 2. In Peru at this time of year, people in the pieces of the puzzle a small Peruvian village in Chumbivilcas together, and time is the Province near Cuzco have fist fights to one thing that Jack Ryan settle their differences in order to start the New Year off with a clean slate. Not SERENA EPSTEIN the kind of place for pacifists on New Year’s Eve! 3. Romanian farmers try to communicate with their cows at New Year, and they all hope that somehow a cow will manage to talk back. Not only will they be able to call themselves Romanian Dr Doolittle’s, but they’ll also have a year filled with good luck. 4. South Africans love nothing more than chucking old furniture out the window in this tradition that is particularly popular in Johannesburg. Many Italians follow the same practice, no doubt in accordance of the old adage ‘out with the old, in with the new.’ 5. In Siberia, holes are cut in the ice covering Lake Baikal and New Year’s trees are carried to the bottom of the lake by divers. Given Siberia’s climate, only professional divers in full scuba gear participate. 6. In a tradition that sounds more fitting

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Just Joking ‘Parallel lines have so much in common. It’s a shame they’ll never meet.’ ‘Someone stole my Microsoft Office and they’re gonna pay. You have my Word.’ Q: How do you think the unthinkable? A: With an itheberg.

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Jr doesn’t have. Meanwhile, President Jack Ryan Sr faces an old challenge with a new twist. North Korea is getting restless with a new, young dictator eager to flex his muscles and increase his country’s nuclear ambitions. As he tries to become dominant on the world stage, part of

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for Halloween, Chilean families in Talca like to see in the New Year in the company of dead relatives. Thousands of people will attend a late night mass in the graveyard, light candles and sleep on the graves of dead relatives while classical music plays in the background. 7. Apparently in Ireland some people like to smack the walls with bread in order to get rid of evil spirits. Probably best not to use a sliced pan as you might hurt your hand, but instead a big chunk of thick Irish brown bread. 8. St Mark’s Square in Venice is the place to be on New Year’s Eve if you’re single. On top of the spectacular fireworks display put on each year, the square holds a mass kiss-in, with thousands of smooching couples puckering up. You never know, you might get lucky! 9. Not content with having overindulged on traditional pork with sauerkraut or white and blood sausage during the entire holiday season, Estonians will eat seven times on New Year’s Day to ensure abundance in the New Year. 10. Japan is a noisy place to be on New Year’s Eve. In alignment with the Buddhist belief that bell-ringing brings cleanliness, all bells are rang 108 times, giving a festive sound to the holiday but ringing ears for the next few days.

COW WHISPERING (top left): Unusual Romanian New Year tradition. BREAD (bottom left): Ideal for hitting walls with in Ireland. BELL-RINGING (top right): Japan’s noisy New Year’s tradition. MULTI-COLOURED UNDERWEAR (bottom right): Colours indicate what the year holds.

Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

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A fruity after Christmas remedy for overindulgence FEELING guilty about overindulging over the festive period? Then eat bilberries. The bilberry is native to Europe and looks similar to the blueberry, being its wilder and more acidic version. It is believed that eating a handful of the fruit each day could help reduce the impact of a high-fat diet. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland found that the beneficial health effects of bilberries are due to high levels of polyphenols, a disease-fighting chemical component significantly higher in bilberries than in commerciallycultivated blueberries. As part of the study, mice were fed a high-fat diet for a period of three months. Some of the mice were also fed either 5 per cent or 10 per cent of

freeze-dried bilberries in the diet and found that the bilberries diminished the inflammatory effects of the highfat diet, which can lead to diseases

like heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Bilberries also reduced high blood pressure levels associated with fatty diets.

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How to avoid weight gain at festive celebrations during the party season DURING the holidays, eating habits tend to be altered. Overeating and indulgence can cause us to increase in weight, putting on average up to four kilos. Nutritionist at the Obesity Unit at Chiron Hospital Torrevieja and Murcia, Carolina Perez, gives some guidelines to prevent the festivities taking their toll on our bodies and digestive health.

She said binge eating is the worst cause with many people holding out for that big dinner or party buffet which causes people to then overeat and fill up the stomach with too much too quickly: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eat slowly and chew food well,â&#x20AC;? she recommends to aid digestion. To avoid excesses Dr Perez advises a number of guidelines: Plan celebration and make menus. If having

heavy starters, balance with a lighter main like fish. Whenever possible, grill or bake food and avoid frying and high-fat foods. Swap chicken for the lower fat option of turkey. If you have to have an alcoholic tipple or two, opt for lower calories drinks like champagne and cava rather than creamy liqueurs and cocktails. Serve a fruit platter for dessert before putting Christmas

TOO MUCH TOO SOON: Binge eating is worst cause of weight gain. sweets on the table. Do not cut out meals

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1,800 MS cases diagnosed each year AROUND 1,800 new cases of multiple sclerosis (MS) are diagnosed in Spain each year. The Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN) said

cases have risen 2.5 per cent in the last 20 years with most people diagnosed between the ages of 40-50. Around 47,000 people

suffer from MS of which 70 per cent are women, confirmed the SEN at their annual meeting and said that diagnosis and treatment for MS

can take between one and two years. “It is essential to invest in improving diagnosis times because we found that the prognosis,

Rogue gene find could lead to antiageing solution SCIENTISTS are hoping to create a new cream which could combat wrinkles after accidentally discovering a rogue gene that ages skin. In a 20-week tanning experiment, they found that mice who lacked the enzyme Granzyme-B had aged significantly less than those who had it

and they also had noticeably smoother skin and their collagen was more intact. The discovery was made by accident as the researchers at the University of British Colombia in Canada were looking into the role of Granzyme-B in atherosclerosis and heart attacks.

medium and long term, of those who have been treated in the early stages of the disease is substantially improved. Current drugs can change the course of the disease and prevent disability,” said Doctor Ester Morals from SEN.

Thanks to the advances that have occurred in the field of MRI and the introduction of new techniques for diagnosis and prognosis, at least 40 per cent of patients are now benefiting from early diagnosis.

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AGEING SKIN: New cream could combat wrinkles. Scientists now hope they can use their findings to block the

rogue enzyme and offer a definitive solution to ageing.

SIMPLE lifestyle changes could see 80,000 people in the UK saved from dementia every year; that’s according to researchers who carried out a major study project. The results of the study, which analysed 1,200 men and women in their 60s and 70s, will be officially presented at the World Innovation Summit for Health in Doha in February. It suggests that the older generation should adopt the ‘use it or lose it’ mentality, and offering more stimulation for their brains through things like puzzles or playing chess, could help ward off dementia. A healthier diet is also said to help as well as reducing alcohol consumption and lowering body weight.

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Internet addiction PREGNANCY PRANK: Fake ‘positive’ tests are now available online.

False positives A NEW pregnancy test is sweeping the internet and attracting numerous buyers in the USA. It is a ‘positive’ test, which is being marketed as a good way to pull a prank or to ‘keep your man’ by fooling them into believing you’re pregnant. However, a US police officer said that the ‘prank’ could go wrong and could be seen as a level of blackmail: “For example, if a married man is having an

affair and he tried to break it off with the girl, and she became upset and decided to present this fake pregnancy test and demand money, otherwise she would tell the spouse, that would be a level of blackmail.” Those who buy the test could face charges including libel, emotional stress, or misrepresentation and if the case escalated, those fooled by the fake test could even press fraud charges.

A STUDY has revealed that around 6 per cent of the global population - 182 million people - now struggle to stay off the internet. The researchers, who analysed previous academic papers and compared them to global internet figures, revealed that the Middle East is the most addicted region in the world, followed by North America and Asia. Doctors in Spain have already warned against using too much technology and going online all the time. Leading to potential social problems, it can also cause obesity-related diseases and insomnia. Sleep clinics in Alicante have already noted the higher number of cases of youngsters arriving with sleep problems, which they are attributing to late night phone and tablet usage.

Eating too much fast food can slow down the brain WE all know that fast food is bad for our health leading to obesity and skin complaints, but now a new study has found that it could actually slow down the brain. According to research, children who eat the most fast food are found to have poorer scores in tests for maths, science and reading, which could be a result of a lack of iron, which is associated with fast food, leading to a slowing in development of certain processes in the brain. The research used data from a national representative sample of 8,500 schoolchildren from the USA, whose fast-food consumption was

measured at the age of 10. This was then compared against academic test results three years later, after taking into account more than two dozen other relevant factors. Researchers reported that when children were asked how many times they had eaten a meal or snack from a fast-food restaurant, 52 per cent had eaten fast food between one and three times in the previous week and 10 per cent had eaten it four to six times. Last year Australian researchers carried out a study on rats, which revealed eating fast food can have a detrimental effect on memory.

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Award winning Bar Boru BAR BORU Restaurant - the award winning Irish owned and run restaurant, based in El Zoco, Calahonda has had great success with its winter three course Menu del Dia 3 for only €13.95. “We found three courses were too many for some of our customers, so in order not to leave anyone out of such a good value menu we now give customers the choice to swap a starter or a dessert for a glass of wine, beer or soft drink.” This special runs from 1pm till 10pm Monday to Saturday!! This means that you can enjoy dinner and entertainment on one of

Bar Boru’s music nights for only €13.95. (including IVA). Bar Boru still serve breakfast every day and of course their Sunday lunch with entertainment continues throughout the winter. For further information check out their website www.barboru.com where you will find details of upcoming entertainment, and the entire menu for breakfast lunch and dinner. Reservations are always a good idea.

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That special Korma style taste of India! WHAT do you look for when you go for a curry? Surely it has got to be the surroundings and obviously, the food! If you have been eating in the same curry house over the years, then you need to discover Korma! A lot of people like the convenience of having an average Indian on their doorstep but Korma, with restaurants in both Riviera del Sol and Rosario, are worth venturing out of your comfort zone for, they have to be one of the best Indian restaurants that you will ever try. The outstanding food and reasonable prices, and with a delivery service around the area, make these Korma restaurants a must for when you fancy that warming Indian style meal, either in gorgeous

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The Beach House at Marbella - open for lunch on New Year’s Day! THE Beach House Marbella continues to offer customers exceptional food and live entertainment with a number of events and special offers guaranteed to keep you warm and satisfied in the coming chilly winter months. New Year’s Day is a similar style to their Sunday lunch parties, with a bespoke menu of the day and a couple of options such as a spicy curry or steak and ale pie with entertainment from The Masquerade, DJ Tristran and Leo Sax. Guy McCrow, owner of The Beach House explained what the latest offers and events are: “Our very popular special set menu offer is back up and running consisting of two courses for €20 or three courses for €25, with a full selection of ‘a la carte’ dishes. The traditional Sunday lunch time menu is still an ever popular event with entertainment from The Masquerade and will continue to run throughout the winter months. Guy said “We had a particularly lively performance at our big Sunday reopening bash on December 28 with ‘the last big Sunday lunch’ of 2014 in

THE BEACH HOUSE: Offering exceptional food and live entertainment. conjunction with The Masquerade live music duo entertainment offering. This was closely followed by our famous Beach House New Year’s Eve party which had everyone who attended seeing in the New Year of 2015 in style and glamour. COMING UP! Why not come down to the Beach House for their Burns Night celebrations on Saturday January 24, 2015 with guest chef Gregg Hudson from Dumfermline, Fife who will present a Burns Night menu of Scottish delights with live music from Mark

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Special Epiphany BBQ at Longhorn6 January 2015- 1 to 10pm! THE real and traditional Spanish Christmas is on January 6 and we will offer

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start at 1pm and serve up to 10pm. A succulent mixed grill will be available with meat and sausages from Northern Spain and Argentina. All of this will be accompanied by a seasonal salad and a baked potato, bread and home-made chimichurri. And you can reorder as much and as often as you like! The ‘All you can eat’ price per person is just 16.50€ and for children up to 12 years on this day is only 2.00€! As if that wasn’t enough! One drink per person is also included! So make your reservation and get that Spanish Christmas feeling! Longhorn del Sol steak and burger restaurant, your number one choice for quality gourmet dishes. With the corresponding energy and a reinforced kitchen team, the winter

LONGHORN RESTAURANT: Your number one choice. season has already begun at Longhorn. Come along to Longhorn in the beautiful whitewashed town of Benelmadena Pueblo to try some of the best meats from Northern Spain and Argentina. We grill the meat in front of our guests with a small Steakhouse Grill. With a top heat of

800° the meat gets a gorgeous, appetizing caramelized crust on the outside and yet stays pink and luscious on the inside. An amazing taste sensation experience! We serve you the finest Sherries of the Jerez based Bodega Lustau, a ‘Limited Edition’ Rioja and an olive oil of the highest class.

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Cat returns Canine resolutions for a home after better life in the New Year long trip A CAT that went missing at the start of 2013 has miraculously found its way back home after a 1,200 kilometre trek across France. Dan Bouchery, the owner of Cookie the cat, was on holiday in Grasse near Marseille - in March 2013 when Cookie disappeared. When she found out her beloved pet had gone missing, she put up posters around the town and adverts in the local newspaper. However, the time had come for her to go back home and she left Grasse thinking maybe Cookie had

been stolen. A year and a half after Cookie’s disappearance, Bouchery received an unexpected call. A vet from Orbec assured her that her long-lost pet was with him as a neighbour had found him in the area. The cat was skinny and dirty due to the long journey, but its microchip implant did not leave any doubts that the cat was in fact, Cookie. The owner is considering turning this wonderful tale of loyalty and perseverance into a childrens’ book.

IT’S that time when we look forward to the New Year and think how can we make life better. It is the time for our New Year resolutions, and I see no reason why our canine friends should be left out. Here is my lighthearted list of the pledges our dogs should make… • I do not need to suddenly stand straight up when I’m lying under the coffee table. • I will not roll my toys behind the fridge. • I must shake the rainwater out of my fur BEFORE entering the house. • I will not eat the cats’ food, before, or after, they eat it. • I will stop trying to find the few remaining pieces of carpet in the house when I am about to throw up. • I will not throw

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NAT is a former Australian police detective and Jodie a holiday company estates manager. About three years ago after moving to Dubai to explore new horizons, Nat and Jodie

found themselves once again drawn to what they know best namely security and property management. In the last three years they have completed several long term housesits where they were required to look after large properties, sometimes with hotel

accommodation offseason. There were always dogs, cats and other pets to care for. When asked why they enjoy being house/pet sitters, they say: 1. We love animals and will always work with animals. 2. We understand home security and

when it’s raining outside. • I will not drop soggy tennis balls in the underwear of someone who is sitting on the toilet. • We do not have a doorbell. Therefore, I will not bark each time I hear one on the television. • I will not steal my Mum’s underwear and dance all over the garden with them. • The sofa is not a face towel. Neither are Mum and Dad’s laps. • My head does not belong in the refrigerator. • I will not bite the officer’s hand when he reaches in for Mum’s driver’s licence and car registration. DOGGY PLEDGE: I will not roll my toys behind the fridge.

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• I will not chew my human’s toothbrush and not tell them. • I will not chew crayons or pens, especially not the red ones, or my people will think that I am haemorrhaging. • When in the car, I will not insist on having the window rolled down

estate management, and housesitting enables us to do what we are good at. Download your Free Easy Guide to Housesitting www.bit.ly /eurown001 Visit www.HousesitMatch. com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865 521508.

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RESPIRATORY diseases and cancer were the main causes of death in Gibraltar in 2012 and 2013, and so the Gibraltar Health Authority has highlighted the strong reasons for a ban on smoking in both cars and in sporting venues on the Rock. Lung cancer has been the main form of cancer deaths in Gibraltar in recent years.

THE Gibraltar Drama Festival 2015 will take place from March 23 to 28 at Ince’s Hall Theatre. The festival is open to any drama group and the main prize is a trophy plus £1,000 (€1,270) for the Best Play. Closing date for entries is January 30, with entry forms from Gibraltar Cultural Services, 308 Main Street or email culture.info@culture.gov.gi.

Feeding apes fine TWO Britons, two Spaniards, a Moroccan and a Filipino have been cautioned and one fined for illegally feeding macaques on Gibraltar. One of the Britons was fined £500 (€638) for feeding the famous apes outside Mount Alvernia, and the five others were cautioned by officers from the Department of the Environment. No cases are pending in court. Photo: ©2014 Sky Arts/Chris Lobina.

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TOP PRIZE: Gibraltar artist Christian Hook (centre) with his winning portrait.

Local artist wins Sky Arts competition GIBRALTAR artist Christian Hook got an early Christmas present this year by scooping top prize in the Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year competition. The 43-year-old award-winning artist was crowned portrait artist of the year after beating 1,600 other artists from the UK and Ireland through his portfolio of work throughout the series and finally painting a portrait of renowned actor Sir Ian McKellen live in the National Portrait Gallery in London. The final, broadcast on Sky Arts 1 on the night before Christmas Eve, saw Christian being named Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2014. The win not only adds another prestigious title to his already award-winning resume, but he also won a £10,000 (€12,700) commission to paint a portrait of actor Alan Cumming for the

Scottish National Portrait Gallery, which has been on display since December 30. A year’s worth of art materials was part of the prize. “Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2014 has been an incredibly challenging feat and I am very proud to have won,” Christian told Sky Arts. “It has allowed me to dig deep and push myself to new limits. I am truly honoured to have been given the opportunity to take part in this fantastic series. I’ve had the chance to work with some of UK’s finest portrait artists and learn from them. Painting Sir Ian McKellen live at the National Portrait Gallery was a once in a lifetime experience I’ll never forget.” Series judge Kate Bryan, commented: “Christian creates work which interrogates the boundaries between figuration and abstraction

beautifully, lending his sitters a unique sense of energy. I love the way his work is so filmic, it speaks of another era in some ways, but yet feels totally new.” The competition started in early 2014 with heats held in Dublin, London, Cardiff and Edinburgh and the semi-final saw seven artists paint a double portrait of biologist Richard Dawkins and Anglican priest Sally Hitchiner. Christian and two other artists made it to the final round where they were set an individual portrait challenge, with Christian painting a portrait of two-time world champion boxer Amir Khan. Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, commented: “We in Gibraltar have known of Christian’s prodigious talent for a long time but I am thrilled to see that it has now been recognised.”

Silver Axe for Gib firefighter TRAINEE Gibraltar firefighter John Kaelan Sciortino has been awarded the Silver Axe for achieving outstanding results at the Firefighter Foundation Development Programme (FFDP) held recently at the Fire Service College in England. John, whose brother Karl also won the Silver Axe Award in 2007, went through a gruelling eight weeks of intensive training, which gives trainees the foundation on which they can build for the rest of their careers in the service. John, who is a trainee firefighter with the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue

Service, was presented the award in front of trainees from the Isle of Man at the graduation ceremony. Amongst the subjects included in their training were firefighting procedures in various domestic and industrial scenarios, road traffic collision procedures, pumping operations, ladder rescue, breathing apparatus training, fire safety work and first responder training. The Hon Gilbert Licudi QC, Minister for the Fire Service, and chief fire officer Guillermo Mauro have given their congratulations to John.

XMAS RAFFLE: Funds were raised for the youth club.

Christmas raffle THE Dolphins Youth Club held a raffle in the buildup to Christmas with a hamper going to the winner. The raffle was held in order to raise funds for club activities. For further info about Gibraltar Youth Service contact gibyouth@gibtelecom.net or call 20078637.

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ACTOR and comedian Dani Rovira helped put a smile on the faces of thousands of Malaga’s people in need on Christmas Eve. Angeles Malagueños de la Noche (Night Angels of Malaga) charity gives out free meals to the city’s needy each year at Christmas and broke records this year by collecting more than €18,000, which paid for 3,000 roast chickens plus trimmings along with non-perishable items. All over the city roast chicken shops had been taking €6 donations from members of the public and companies and public figures including Malaga-born Rovira also handed over

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Poppy Appeal helpers: L-R Dennis White, Rick and Barbara Chalmers, David Boardman, Val Bales, Bernard Driver and Shirley Johnstone.

Wanted – Poppy Appeal officer BENALMADENA’S ‘Poppy Lady’ has decided to retire after 11 years in office and the Royal British Legion in the area are searching for a replacement. In 2014 the distribution of poppies in Benalmadena had to be reduced but, thanks to a team of volunteers and the generosity of people in Benalmadena, the amount of €4,243.50 was collected during the year. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to The Lounge (Avd. Bonanza) for raising the most, and thanks also to The Beer Garden for their donation from a darts tournament. The Benalmadena Branch meets Mondays at

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Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

GARDENING probably remains the number one retirement pastime for those living in Spain. The main motivation for those that care and garden with passion is to have a garden they are proud of. In the 70’s and 80’s inexpensive air conditioning was not available, so one purchased a property in a situation with natural shade from mature trees and natural seasonal breezes and one organised working time and siesta time, as the Spaniards did, around the pattern of the hottest and coolest hours. For us, during the hottest summer and winter hours a deep covered terrace outside the kitchen and winter dining room was important to comfortable family and invited guest entertainment. The photo shows us enjoying tapas with Spanish friends on our covered terrace. In the early years we also often entertained smaller groups in the shade of a maturing carob tree and under a large umbrella. But umbrellas don’t last forever and not long at all if left out in all weathers, especially if unexpected gales blow up. Also none of these situations were ideal when cooking paellas on a gas ring, as few days have no wind. So temperature control was not ideal.

TAPAS: With friends. The answer was to construct a dedicated shaded facility to celebrate the publication of my book ‘Authentic Valencian Paellas’, which has started to sell more copies in the USA than in Spain. The kitchen has proved excellent for paellas of all sizes and also North African tagines and griddled fish and meats. Naturally the siting of such facilities is important within the colourful

structure of plants, shrubs and trees. The choice of plants varies from gardener to gardener and many have been through that tempting stage of let’s have one of everything with insufficent regard to their natural source and moisture shade and frost protection needs. But more about that next week. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com January 2015.

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OPTIMISTS who predicted a rise in property prices were proved right, but only by the narrowest margin. For the first time since 2010, there was a year-onyear increase, albeit of just 0.7 per cent, according to Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE). But Carlos FerrerBonsoms, of Jones Lang LaSalle, an international real estate firm specialising in commercial property management, leasing and

investment management, warned that it was still necessary to tread carefully although he was ‘confident’ that prices would stabilise in 2014. But buyers will only carry through deals if they can be sure that prices will not continue to fall, he said. Bankinter’s Jesus Amador was also confident that prices would level out. “Spain’s residential property sector has hit rock bottom and is at the

start of a stabilisation phase,” Amador declared. This, he predicted will produce a recovery that will be rather slower than during previous cycles. Once they have bottomed out, prices are likely to remain stable for several reasons, principally the high unemployment rate, families’ reduced purchasing power and the continuing lack of credit extended by Spain’s banks, remarked

Ferrer-Bonsoms. Postcodes will also play a part, added Julio Rodriguez, former president of the Banco Hipotecario. Recovery will be selective, starting in tourist zones and areas where economic activity is most developed. There are areas where real estate supply outstrips demand but in others with more demand and less housing, prices could even begin to rise, he foresaw.

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Hobbit holes for Europe are a wonder to behold LOW-COST and low-impact can be highly gorgeous! Bilbo Baggins’s cosy hobbit hole Bag End has met its match for coolness and quaintness. This fabulously original woodland home was developed by Simon Dale, the architect behind not only the concept, but also its implementation. The home is featured on the ‘Why Don’t You Try This’ website (www.whydontyoutrythis.com) which claims that Dale was able to complete the construction at a cost of only £3,000 (€3,600). He acquired the land in exchange for its upkeep, and Dale was able to build his family’s eco-friendly residence in just four months. Next time you think about property and what materials are actually needed in order to live somewhere comfortable, think about the fact that this charming home required just a chainsaw to cut down about 30 small trees, plus other tools like a shovel, chisel and hammer. As far as materials, the earth itself provides the roof and a good portion of the walls, providing built-in natural

insulation that keeps it warm in winter and cool in summer. And no one would ever know the materials and appliances inside were refurbished or second-hand. Far from giving a ‘get-by-withwhatever’ vibe, the effect is fundamentally one of creativity, cosiness and ultimate artistry. The simplicity of how the house was constructed and put together is refreshing. But perhaps the best part is Dale’s ‘let’s do this’ attitude toward a project for which he says he is not well equipped. “Being your own have-a-go architect is fun and allows you to create and enjoy something which is part of yourself and the land,” he said. This goes along with his philosophy behind why he did it this way, which according to his website is because: “It’s fun. Living your own life, in your own way is rewarding. Following our dreams keeps our souls alive.” Here’s hoping that he keeps following his dreams, because they really do produce beautiful results for the rest of us to be in wonder over.

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BARGAIN BUYS: Properties on the Costa del Sol.

Foreign buyers are boosting property sales PROPERTY sales were boosted by foreign buyers by nearly 9 per cent in June. According to the latest figures released by the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE), residential property sales increased by 8.8 per cent compared to June 2013. This is the fourth consecutive monthly increase after those registered in March, April and May, when sales grew by 22 per cent, 5 per cent and 5.4 per cent, respectively. The trend also puts an end to as many as 10 months of year-on-year decreases and the positive increase can be attributed to sales of existing homes. On the other hand, sales of new residential properties

dropped by 3 per cent compared to 2013. The largest number of residential sales was in Valencia, closely followed by the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands.

Demand from foreign buyers for second-hand properties on the Costa del Sol has been rather strong this year

The regions where sales increased the most in relative terms and on a year-on-year basis were Madrid (30.4 per cent), Extremadura (25.7 per cent) and Navarra (19.3 per cent),

while the sharpest decreases were witnesses in Castilla-La Mancha (21.6 per cent), La Rioja (12.8 per cent) and Castilla y Leon (10.3 per cent) As stated in a report by real estate consultancy Aguirre Newman, demand from foreign buyers for second-hand residential properties on the Costa del Sol has been rather strong this year. Interestingly enough, most foreign buyers see Costa del Sol as an area where bargains are a dime a dozen. According to Newman, 90 per cent of foreign investors can afford to buy properties without having to resort to financing, while lack of mortgage possibilities hinders demand from Spanish buyers.

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Spanish government is to award funds for housing renovations THE Spanish government is to provide grants for housing reforms. Through a housing plan approved in July, the Spanish government is to allocate €2 million to promote rental housing, restoration and energy efficiency. According to the Ministry of Development, restoration work creates three times as many jobs as the construction of new buildings. Therefore, in an effort to support this activity and fight unemployment, Madrid has decided to award a series of subsidies, grants and loans to people who wish to renovate their homes. To gain access to the grants, homeowners must fulfil a number of conditions, according to idealista.com. The building cannot have been built after

HOUSING REFORMS: Households can be awarded up to €2,000 for conservation works. 1981 and at least 70 per cent of its total area must be designated for residential use only. In the case of housing, the grants are to only be awarded to applicants wishing to restore

their home addresses. The government also requires the funds be used to improve the gas, electricity, ventilation, and insulation facilities or to build extensions which cannot exceed

120 square metres. The grants can also be invested to reinforce the structure of the building. Some restrictions do apply, however. For instance, the monthly family income of

individuals wishing to apply for state-funded aid cannot exceed €2,289 and if a whole community wants to be awarded one of the grants, it is essential the monthly household income of at least 60 per cent of the residents be lower than €3,598. Overall, households can be awarded up to €2,000 for conservation works, an additional €1,000 if the works are related to improving energy efficiency and an extra €1,000 if the work is to make the home more accessible. Communities are to be awarded between €2,000 and €5,000 for works aimed at improving the quality and sustainability of the buildings and an extra €4,000 for improving accessibility. The amounts awarded depend on which region the applicants live in.

THERE has been a large increase in the number of Spaniards wishing to build their own homes, a new study has revealed. According to the research conducted by internet portal, Plan Reforma, which offers users a tool to calculate how much it would cost to build or reform the home of their dreams, the number of people who are considering building a house has increased by 70 per cent during 2014. “With growing optimism among individuals and better access to financing, our study shows that Spaniards would buy larger plots (500 square metres compared with 400 in 2013) and would also build a larger house (250 square metres compared with 187 in 2013),” said Laura Nuñez, the managing director of

Plan Reforma. The company said that the number of people who used their calculator and went on to request quotes from Plan Reforma’s architects has increased by 70 per cent. Despite wanting to build larger houses, Spaniards still showed a preference for houses with fewer floors. Of the 70 per cent who would prefer to build a house with more than one floor, 66 per cent would include one bedroom on the ground floor. The areas of Spain that saw the biggest increase in people wanting to build a home were Valladolid, Cuenca and Zamora. The study also revealed that 22 per cent of Spaniards would install an alarm system and that 35 per cent would build a swimming pool in the garden.

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MUSIC VIOLIN and piano lessons. ABRSM exam preparation. Marbella 649 989 692 (228519)

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DENTAL LABORATORY

JIB Graded Electrician. Home-intelligence, network-engineering etc. Loves a challenge! 602 494 347 (229025)

ENERGY CERTIFICATES MY ENERGY CERTIFICATE. Now legally required for ALL properties for sale or rent. Call +34 627 805 581 / info@myen ergycertificate.com (234262)

FINANCIAL CLUB OVEN CLEANING, domestic, commercial, complete fittings, let professional do hard, dirty work, from 35€. 632 569 282 ovencleaningcostadelsol.com UPHOLSTERY and steam cleaning sofas, carpets etc… JA Cleaning Services 626 357 955 (200771) CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST,RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (229862)

COMMERCIAL PROP WAREHOUSE 500 square metres for sale or rent, El Pinillo, Torremolinos. 10 minutes from airport. 649 804 167 (230494)

COMPUTERS LAPTOP HELP LINE. Notebooks, netbooks and tablets repaired, software updates, Internet and email problems solved. Refurbished laptops for sale. Web page designed and maintained. 952 564 274 / 677 702 501 (220138) COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED. Error messages fixed, viruses removed. Repairs and upgrades available. Laptops in English. Kindle, iPad & Android help. One-to-one training. Also, low cost, reliable internet TV solutions, even for slow connections. Experienced, reliable service. Paul 630 652 338 / 952 493 859 (225715) COMPUTER help. Patient teacher. PC sales, set up, repairs, problem solving, internet TV boxes. Kindle, ipads, internet, email. 30 years experience. 19 years on the coast. Friendly and reliable. Dave 952 664 713 (234446) PC DOCTOR. PCs and Laptops in your language. We come to you, wherever you are. For home and office support. Call 952 591 071 (230349)

CURTAINS CURTAINS, BLINDS, UPHOLSTERY, a complete service. www.marbellacurtainde sign.com. Mary 675 813 348 (225720)

DATING WANT A SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP? Unicis Dating Agency’s European network offers you a personalised matching service. With over 40 years of experience, we can find your perfect match. 951 334 730 www.unicis.es (228590)

DETECTIVES PRIVATE Detective, free preliminary meeting, full confidentiality. English spoken 632 515 570 (229200)

DOG TRAINING METS dog training club, Fuengirola. Glyn 605 121 831 / Jeff 692 832 250 (234450)

DOMESTIC APP REPAIRS DOMESTIC Appliance repairs washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497 (228695)

DRAINAGE DRAINS: Our fully equipped vehicles are ready to deal with any problem, water jetting, water leak detection, CCTV, roots removal, relining and more. Discounts for urbanisations. Now incorporating solar hot water, salt pool systems, central heating & general plumbing. Pipetek. 674 632 344 / 617 198 888 / 952 897 516 (223198) T1 CLEARFLOW DRAIN SERVICES. All drain problems solved. More than 25 years on the coast. Leak detection, leak and repair. Clearflow Group. Telephone 952 885 661 or 630 200 600 (229558) BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (224404)

DRIVING LESSONS DRIVER’S LICENCE in English. Discount with this advert. Autoescuela Urbano, Calle Maestro, Angeles Aspiazu, Fuengirola. Also in Mijas Pueblo. 687 070 256 (228503)

INCREASE YOUR INCOME. We can show you how to get over 50% profit on your money by joining our Financial Group or starting your own Investment Club. For FREE help and more information email: ferrari.fnl@hotmail.com or tel: 696 322 056 (230738)

FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE .WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (215511) T1 MARBLE FLOORS polished. Fast service. Reliable, family run. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. Wooden floors treated. No job too small. Family run. Cleansol 10am - 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)

MARBLE FLOOR polishing, stone repairs, terracotta terraces, chemically cleaned and sealed. High quality, fast and efficient service, free quotations and appraisals. Call 672 531 662 (230341)

FLOORING JUST FLOORS. Ceramics, wood/laminate, decking, patios & more. Supply & fit or fitting only service. 663 131 593 (224342)

FOR SALE

BS ELECTRICAL, Boletins, Rewires, Fault Finding, Endesa helpline, 33 years experience. Sean 952 961 108 / 669 070 011 / www.bse lectrical.eu (222640)

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FURNITURE FURNITURE OF THE WORLD. Shop specialising in unique furniture & antiques. Coin (opposite Mercadona). 952 450 156 / 690 882 898 (222071)

GARDENING

FRIENDSHIP MAN 56, friendship with English speaking woman of similar age, like minded, sincere, good person. 619 805 714 (234286)

GLASS CURTAINS GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (229072)

HAIRDRESSERS

PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@garden-pro fessionals.com (228697) GARDENER for private homes, communities, tree pruning, pool maintenance, garden design. Specialist in water systems. Tel: 666 953 892 www.jardin-gar den.es (220302)

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

WANTED FURNITURE & household items houses gardens garages cleared top prices paid fast reliable service 639 229 607 / 649 977 723 (224841)

WANTED all furniture and quality household items. Cash paid, same day collection. Best prices, please call 693 028 325 (229862)

HOT TUBS / SPAS SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 608 977 260 www.masajessayan.es (225679) SKIN Specialist. NHS registered. Treats all kinds of skin problems. Consultation 70 euros. Dr Eva, Fuengirola/Marbella. 664 747 267 / www.der madelsol.com (228514)

BEAUTY TREATMENTS ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641 (229069)

BOTOX AND FILLERS - From €95. Covers the Costa del Sol and inland. 609 347 086. www.beautifymemarbella.com

EXPRESS Metalwork Services. Gates, grilles, rails and scissor gates. 952 590 748, 617 065 636. www.express-steel.com Facebook Express Metalwork (234423)

CHIROPRACTORS FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J. Shaegen, Specialised in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice. 652 291 224 www.bodywork.es (229729)

MAN with small van for all your needs, English/Spanish speaking translations, waiting in offices for you etc, based in Marbella (all the coast) 678 817 145 (224391)

CHIROPODISTS

ALMOST ANYTHING, Tiling plumbing & painting. Based in Elviria. Speak to Gareth. 690 841 188 (224338)

NHS registered dentist in Fuengirola. Specialising in Zircon crowns, bridges etc. Free check up! www.nhclinicas.com 689 887 019 (225656)

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PROFESSIONAL SPORTS MASSAGE, 14 years experience. 1 hour €40, 1.5 hours €55, Elviria. Wendy 952 852 330 or 634 310 821. Mobile service +€10 (229641)

FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, cash waiting, reliable service. 678 808 837 (229862)

SHIATSU Treatments. All types of pain relief. 605 364 496

SERVICES ABROAD: Buying / selling cars, apartments, boats, furniture including renovations. 634 362 043 (234726)

NUEVA ANDALUCIA Therapeutic specific massages, or full professional body massage, for ladies or gentlemen in private apartment. Out calls also available. Tel. 656 350 401 (234601)

HOUSE CLEARANCES

ZAKS Hair, Nail & Beauty Studio, Urb. Playamarina / www.zaks.com.es. Tel 952 666 436 / 609 508 809 (234512)

GENERAL SERVICES

FREE LISTINGS for Holiday Rental Villas www.holidayfoot prints.com (221428)

GARDEN and pool maintenance. 9 euros per hour, monthly maintenance from 120 euros. References available. RICARDO 637 160 129 (225669) TREE SURGEONS. No tree too tall, removal of dead palm trees and limbs, eco gardening, mulch and manure, fertilizer, palm pruning. 686 948 552 / 631 181 971. Facebook: Andres Jardinero Malaga (230359)

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HOLIDAY LETS

ARBOLISTA Tree surgery, No. 1 for trees and palms, on the Costa since 1998. 600 260 534 952 117 486 Kit Hogg C.G.Arb www.spaintree.com (229875)

TONY’S MARBLE RESTORATION SERVICE. Marble and terrazo floors, professionally refurbished, quotations without obligation. +34 620 726 875 (224849)

ELECTRICIANS

ELECTRICIAN 16th Edition BS7671 qualified, 26 years experience. Rewires, extra sockets, lights, fault finding etc. Contact electrician.in.spain@gmail. com. Call Ian 650 151 569 (230678)

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DENTISTS

MASSAGE MALE TO MALE PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE. Therapeutic and relaxing. Private studio. Cabopino. 620 986 080 (228610)

HOT TUBS, new, used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. 691 973 131 / 952 793 398 (229841)

INSURANCE

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E W N 1- 7 January 2015 / Costa del Sol ABBEYGATE INSURANCE Car insurance exclusive for expatriates, save up to 50%. Find out about our price pledge on UK plated cars. Home insurance from €50. Tel: 952 893 380 (68259) EU INSURANCE DIRECT Extra Special Offers. Up to €50 cash back for car and home insurance (conditions apply) for new customers. For all your Insurance Needs and the Best Price and Best Cover in English, call Wendy on 952 830 843 / 676 098 464 email info@euinsurancedirect.com www.euinsurancedirect.com (225727)

INTERNET GET YOUR business noticed online! Make sure that expats in Spain can find your product, service, restaurant, bar or shop. Contact Spain’s newest and brightest online directory TODAY. Call 952 561 245 or email serena@euroweeklynews.com for more details.

INTERPRETER INTERPRETER & TRANSLATOR. French, Spanish & English. 632 515 570 (229194)

LOANS HOLA CREDITO. Instant short term loans against your valuables. Quick, easy and always discreet. Tel 900 123 457 www.holacredito.com (229670)

ABBEYGATE INSURANCE If you are renewing your policy or looking for new cover. Call us, as we are the only Insurance Company in Spain to offer protection on your no claims bonus. Call 952 893 380 (68259) ABBEYGATE INSURANCE Make the right choice and join the thousands of expatriates who have. We provide a friendly personal service, for all your home, motor, health, travel or marine insurance. Call 952 893 380 (68259) HEALTH INSURANCE Competitive prices, English worded policies. Pay monthly or annually. All levels of cover. Premiums from €25 a month. Tel: 956 795 453 Abbeygate Insurance (68259)

LOANS AVAILABLE on all types of paintings, jewellery, watches, silver etc. Any condition. Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques & Jewellers shops extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola. Mobile 609 529 633. Tel: 952 588 795 (SE) (201522)

24/7 LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH emergency / appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured, 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (229854) T1 COSTALOCKS 24/7, LOCKSMITH/ HOME SECURITY, NEW KEYS, KEYED ALIKE, WINDOWS SECURED, SAFES OPENED / INSTALLED, FREE HOME SECURITY CHECK, CALL Debby or Bob 952 660 233 / 667 668 673 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED WWW. COSTALOCKS.COM (224882)

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MOBILE HOMES WE BUY, Sell, Store, Remove all types of mobile homes. We pay CASH and cover all of Spain. More details call Suzi Caley 616 250 727 / 951 063 059 or email suzicaley@gmail.com (228718) WANT TO RELOCATE? We can transport your home and install on to a 12 month park from £4,995. Annual site fees from €3,000 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143) BRAND NEW WILLERBY Siena 32m² home sited within a stylish gated community, 45 minutes from Malaga airport £19,995 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143) WILLERBY COTTAGE 28x10 sited in ‘La Serrana Hills’ of Pizarra, site open all year round, swimming pool, only £13,495. Want to view? Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143)

24/7 MOBILITY MOBILITY scooters, electric wheelchairs, wheelchairs, walking frames, etc, for sale and rent. Large selection of quality used scooters at competitive prices. In stock we have around forty scooters to choose from including Pride XL8, Rascal 388, Shoprider Sovereign, Pride go go, Rascal veo X, Neo 4 and 8, Sterling pearl, Rascal Taxi, Sterling Diamond, Shoprider electric wheelchair breaks up for boot, Rascal 330 electric wheelchair as new condition at considerable saving, Rascal turnabout electric wheelchair plus many more all with guarantee. New and used wheelchairs for sale at competitive prices. Large scooters from 1,000 euros. Medium scooters from 600 euros and small boot scooters from 400 euros. Rentals from 55 euros weekly. New mobility scooter batteries supplied and fitted. Mobility scooters bought for cash. This month’s special offer Rio 4 new batteries 595 euros. Email info@mobili tyscootersdirectspain.com/ www.mobilityscootersdi rectspain.com. Tel 609 581 139 (230368)

MOBILITY

MOBILITY SCOOTERS THE MOBILITY WIZARD. The only company in southern Spain that specialises in repairing and maintaining mobility scooters, power chairs and mobility products. Authorised repair agents for most European manufacturers. Most repairs carried out at your place of residence, batteries analysed and replaced if needed, tyres supplied and fitted. Has your mobility scooter been serviced lately? Full service and inspection at your home for just €60. Large selection of mobility scooters available for sale and rent, no deposit required and free delivery. We also offer roadside assistance, we will come to your rescue if you’re unfortunate enough to have a breakdown or puncture, keep this number handy! Tel 633 127 901 / www.mobility-spain.com /info@mobility-spain.com

MOSQUITO SCREENS ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.es (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a high quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (229090)

MOTORING

WANTED SPANISH PLATED CARS

INSTANT CASH SAMANTHA – GORDON

952 83 21 73 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com

CAR SERVICES MECHANIC workshop & mobile. All work undertaken. ITVs done. Reasonable rates. Prompt, reliable services 24/7. 620 020 232, 951 165 090 AUTOMATIC gearbox specialist. Transmatic. All models including classic cars, serviced, repaired and reconditioned. Also 4x4 transfer boxes and power steering Call/fax 952 796 166 / 952 805 804 email: trans matic2005@yahoo.com. www.transmatic.es (231435)

BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP. Repair, service & ITV to all makes of cars, vans and 4 x 4s. Call Steve 951 914 025 or 605 407 369. Poligono Las Perales, Mijas Costa. britmechanicspain@ gmail.com (234614)

FOR SALE HAPPY NEW CAR... only 12,000kms. Hyundai i10 Comfort 2013 1.2 still with manufacturer’s warranty till 2018, Spanish plates, elderly English owner returning to UK. 5 door, 5 speed, CD player, air condition, electric windows and locking, easy to drive and park, bright red, small car, big bargain. Cost new 12,500 euros. Our bargain was 8,995 euros, now new sale price 7,500 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) tel. 952 832 173/ 608 658 785 see photo www.robert soncars-spain.com (234732) HAPPY NEW CAR… Automatic Peugeot 307 XR.2004 model, tiptronic, 5 door hatchback, electric blue, alloy wheels, only 86,000kms. Spanish plates, private, English golfing owner kept in great condition. Air conditioned, electric windows, locking etc. Everything you want. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) Tel. 952 832 173 or 608 658 785. www.robertsoncars-spain.com (226426) HAPPY NEW CAR… Automatic BMW 330i 2001 model, genuine 65,000kms with full BMW service history, only used as holiday car and always garaged, has kept this BMW in spotless condition, silver with alloy wheels, grey gloth interior, you will not see another in this outstanding condition. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) Tel. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 see photo at www.robertsoncars-spain.com (234732) THINKING of buying a new car in the New Year??? Do not trade in your car, get the best price for it, call us. If you are an expat with a good quality, genuine mileage car, we will pay you more for it in cash than you will be offered at dealerships against any new car. Find out the real deal, ring Gordon or Samantha Robertson 952 832 173 or 608 658 785 (234732) 2007 RANGE ROVER Vogue 3 ltr, diesel, Facelift model, with every extra inc 2 tone leather, Spanish lhd 17,995€ 672 550 037 (222389) 2007 RENAULT Traffic, 9 seater minibus, top of range with every extra, metallic black, alloys, side steps, must be seen 9,995€ 672 550 337 cdscars@mail.com (222389) 2002 LANDROVER Freelander 2.5, petrol, auto, new ITV, new tyres, 5 door, top of range, with leather, alloys etc, 4,995€ 672 550 037 (222389)

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CLASSIFIEDS 2008 VW Caddy 4 Life, metallic blue, lots of extras, high mileage, 1 owner with full service history, 6,995€ 672 550 037 (222389) RIGHT Hand Drive on Spanish plates, Facelift model, Mercedes E280, elegance, diesel, in silver, in excellent condition throughout, fully loaded, auto, 8,995€ 672 550 037 (222389) 2003 LANDROVER Discovery TDS, 7 seater, auto, lots of extras, diesel, in excellent condition throughout, only 46,000kms from new, in silver, 8,995€. 672 550 037 (222389) LEXUS LS400, 2000, Spanish plates, LHD, total luxury, in excellent condition throughout, with every extra, 2,995€. 672 550 037 (222389) CITROEN Berlingo van, white, 2008, 124,000kms, very clean, perfect mechanics, unmarked body work, 4750€ 672 550 037 (222389) NISSAN 350 ZX, 6 speed, silver with black leather, only 18.000klms from with doc. history, one owner from new, pristine condition. 12,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (222389) AUDI A4 Cabrio 2006, 4 speed, climate control, red with black, only 120,000kms, very nice car, 7,995€. 672 550 037 (222389) PEUGEOT 306 Boulevard (petrol), 1 owner from new with only 56,000km. Comes with new ITV, air/con, e/windows. Good all round condition, ideal first car. 1,995 euros. Call now 604 215 844 (234280) BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbradycars.com (222367) JANUARY SALE PRICE CONVERTIBLE MG FT 1.6 Inj 2005 sunburst red black soft top black, special wheels, have great fun, WAS 4,995€, NOW 4,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (224391) JANUARY SALE PRICE SEAT Ibiza 1.4 Inj, 5 door, 2010, bought from Seat Fuengirola, low klm. Great Costa car with air conditioning and easy to park. Look at this low price, WAS 6,995€, NOW 6,695€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (222367) JANUARY SALE PRICE RANGE ROVER Sport (diesel) 3.6 TDV8 HSE, 2007 two owners from new and service history, metallic midnight blue/cream leather, be quick WAS 19,995€, NOW 19,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (224391)

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CLASSIFIEDS JANUARY SALE PRICE AUTOMATIC/Diesel (Face lift model) 320D. 2008 from private owner, full print out service history by BMW. Bluetooth, parking sensors and lots more. Metallic black/tan trim, WAS 12,995€, NOW 11,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (224391) JANUARY SALE PRICE AUTOMATIC/diesel Opel Signum 2.2 Dti 5 door 2004. One private owner, full service history, metallic silver/tan leather, this car is immaculate. Elec/seats, parking sensors, front and back, fridge, climate control, and loads more, WAS 4,995€, NOW 4,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (224391) JANUARY SALE PRICE DIESEL Seat Leon 1.9 TDI. Ecomotive 2009, one private owner, low klm. Service history, used only as holiday car, not the usual rent a car, great offer WAS 8,995€, NOW 8,795€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (224391) JANUARY SALE PRICE Fiat Punto Evo. 1.4 Emotion 2010, one private owner, only 33,000klm (20,000mls), service history, lots of extras (too many to list), nearly half the new price, WAS 7,995€, NOW 7,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (224391) JANUARY SALE PRICE AUTOMATIC Mini Cooper (special edition), 2007/8 full panoramic roof, only 34,000klm (22,000mls), British racing green/tan half leather trim, new ITV (MOT) and service, very scarce car WAS 9,995€, NOW 9,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (224391) BARGAIN: VW Beetle 1.6, one owner from new, full service history. Great condition, automatic with a/c and heated seats. 111,000km, 6,950 euros ONO. 609 628 001 (223669) BARGAIN: Mondeo Titanium X 2.0 TDCI diesel, black, December 2007, one owner, full service history. 68,000 km, excellent condition with extras incl built in Sat Nav, 10,950 euros ONO 609 628 001 (223668) DRIVE back to UK in my automatic Opel Omega Estate 1997. UK reg, lhd, great load carrier, 2 litre, MOT till November and tax, only want €400 or nearest offer. Phone 952 599 391 or 634 325 084 (228678) MEGANE sedan, 2008 diesel, 1.9 silver, 95,000kms, CV130 Conford 6,800 euros. Tel. 629 436 571 (226261)

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INSURANCE ABBEYGATE INSURANCE. No automatic annual increase on our Motor Insurance, renewal policies. Call 952 893 380 (68259) WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726)

MUSIC DAVE C CLARKE, guitarist, vocalist, pianist, ex-Cunard. Specialising in popular Spanish guitar. Available solo or combo. Parties/weddings/class restaurants, dinner dances. Huge repertoire. Details 687 627 434 (225501)

NAUTICAL

1- 7 January 2015 / Costa del Sol COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. 23 years serving the coast. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (223163)

PETS

PUERTO BANUS, 8m mooring for rental. 630 614 252 (228645)

PAINTERS/DECORATORS

MECHANICS MECHANIC workshop & mobile. All work undertaken. ITVs done. Reasonable rates. Prompt, reliable services 24/7. 620 020 232, 951 165 090 (230370 MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (230677) BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP. Repair, service & ITV to all makes of cars, vans and 4 x 4s. Call Steve 951 914 025 or 605 407 369. Poligono Las Perales, Mijas Costa. britme chanicspain@gmail.com (217674)

WANTED I BUY ANY CAR. 602 533 508 mikewallsp@gmail.com (230329) CARS AND VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 693 028 325 (229862) WANTED. CARS & JEEPS & camper vans for cash. All makes, LHD, any condition. 693 357 000 (224394) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN AND UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (229862) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (229862) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 693 028 325 (229862)

“SIMPLY THE BEST” on the coast. Forget the rest, have the job done right. Call Sam. 18 years Mijas. 952 666 025 / 629 546 128. You’re worth it. (215594) HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM. Painting/Interior design. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (229042) SUPERIOR decoration services. Interiors & exteriors, paper hanging, detailed work & paint finishes. Discounted wall coverings. Quality workmanship at highly competitive prices. Free quotations, check us out on www.timhammond.webs.com 952 455 551 / 695 875 118. Email: hammondluc1@yahoo .co.uk (229836) RELIABLE painter, interior, exterior, custom jobs, reasonable prices. 602 642 473 (234288)

PERGOLAS & DECKING PERGOLAS, Decking and Thatched Gazebos. Best quality and prices. Installations. For free quotation call 686 322 328 (224383)

PEST CONTROL

CDS CARS established 12 years on the coast, we will buy your car stress free, with an instant cash decision, all paperwork taken care of with our on site gestoria, 30 cars in stock 672 550 037 / cdscars@mail.com (222389)

COCKROACHES, Wasps, Ants, Rats, Termites, Fleas, Bedbugs, Palm weevil, All Pest Problems. Call LOCAL PEST-PLAGUICOSTA, the British Company you can trust. Registered with Malaga Sanitary Department. Tel 952 449 591 or 684 217 181. Best price Guarantee, open 24/7 (230363) T1 www.euroweeklynews.com

YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully vaccinated and neutered, free of charge. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity. Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death. Can be seen without obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (93398)

CHARITIES ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call Marjorie 952 79 74 05 or 636 934 146 (93319) ACE CHARITY at El Refugio Kennels always needs volunteers to help with dog walking. It’s good exercise, a couple of hours any morning of the week. Foster and permanent homes also needed for our many inmates! Vivien 639 991 079 (93320)

to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sosanimals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317) ARCH - THE ANDALUCIAN RESCUE CENTRE FOR HORSES WELCOMES VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO THEIR STABLES ON SATURDAYS FROM 10 - 12 OR BY APPOINTMENT. COME AND HELP OUT, OR SPONSOR OR ADOPT ONE OF OUR HORSES, DONKEYS OR MULES. WE ALWAYS NEED HELP WITH FUND RAISING TO LOOK AFTER THE ABANDONED AND ABUSED ANIMALS. OUR AIM IS TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND REHOME. WE ARE A SMALL FRIENDLY TEAM - WHY NOT JOIN US. FIND US IN ALHAURIN EL GRANDE, BEHIND THE VENTA MIRALMONTE ON THE ROAD FROM ALHAURIN TO COIN, (A404), URB.VIÑA BORREGO, FOLLOW THE YELLOW SIGNS. CHARITY REGISTERED WITH THE JUNTA DE ANDALUCIA NO 8448. WWW.HORSERESCUESPAIN.OR G INFO@HORSERESCUES PAIN.ORG ARCHRESCUE@YA HOO.CO.UK TEL:- 635798219 OR 656935613 OR 620175828. NEW: ARCH CHARITY SHOP NOW OPEN IN ALHAURIN, NEXT TO MONEY CHANGE SHOP, AVENIDA GERALD BRENAN (93322)

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STEFANIE’S KENNELS AND CATTERY, Estepona. Fully licensed, Junta approved, est. 1986. Viewing welcomed 952 790 943 www.stefaniesken nels.com (219547) CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY, superb licensed facilities, viewing welcome. Tel: 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-and-dogworld.com (223161) PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcares pain.com. Find us on Facebook at Petcare Spain (220208) STEFANIE’S KENNELS AND CATTERY, Estepona. Fully licensed, Junta approved, est. 1986. Viewing welcomed 952 790 943 www.stefaniesken nels.com (231446) EURODOG BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY. Under new ownership by animal loving family. Large kennels and exercise yards, fully licensed and sanitary approved. Safe, secure and caring environment. Inspections welcome anyt ime. 5 minutes from Fuengirola 679 786 669 / 952 464 947 / www.eurodog.es (224322)

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FOR SALE BICHON FRISE. Purebred, lovely small white family dogs. Tel (0034) 615 213 090 / ohavelin@gmail.com (230354)

SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public week-ends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321)

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At SOS Animal Refuge we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which

LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. lagunakennels@hotmail.com. Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983 (224847)

www.poshpetsspain.com - Boutique Dog & Cat Hotel and much more … Facebook page: POSH PETS SPAIN. Tel: 952 597 035 (224385)

PET-COURIERS.COM – If you love your pet try us first – we are the best. Door to door service throughout Europe. Specialised vehicles – bespoke service. Full legal service including documentation if required. For further information call or e-mail us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227. Email: info@pet-couriers.com or www.pet-couriers.com (206497)

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ACCOMPANY your pets to their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchauffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@petchauffeur.eu (230658) PET TRANSPORTATION by road. Fully DEFRA / OCA/TRACES compliant. Complete service by professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat-and-dog-world.com (226428) THE DOG MOVER. Licensed transporters. Two handlers, so never alone. 680 781 699 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.thedogmover.com (220443)

PLUMBING PLUMBER: Water heaters repaired, replaced same day. Full bathroom and kitchen reforms, previous work can be seen. References available. Mark Allan 608 454 778 / 952 937 244 (215702)

PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com

POOL TILING REPLACE your broken swimming pool tiles without draining your pool by utilising the very latest in underwater grouting and adhesives, quickly and efficiently. Call Lee at AquaTile Tel. 69 7529 677 www.aquatile.net (229713)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PRO VENT. Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Windows, Glass Curtains creatively designed and expertly fitted. Visit our showroom in La Cala or call 639 727 188 for a free quotation. From inspiration to installation www.joebayley.com (226432)

PROPERTY FOR SALE

CITY AND GUILDS, QUALIFIED PLUMBER. All areas covered. Adrian 677 063 272 (230261) 30 YEARS ON THE COAST. I cover all aspects of plumbing & general maintenance. Graham 607 923 486 (229042)

REMOVALS / STORAGE

EL SOTO DE MARBELLA luxury 3 bedroom duplex penthouse for sale on this superb development with it’s own golf course, gym, sauna, spa and tennis courts plus a very popular on site restaurant. Fantastic views and quality finish. Price only 260,000 Euros. Contact Paul 627 134 866 (229179)

STORAGE available in Coin (La Trocha). From €0.70 per cubic metre per week + IVA. New secure/watertight shipping containers, drive right up to your unit. Contact tel 603 243 654 / www.hoskinstorage.co.uk (230500)

PROPERTY WANTED

STUNNING Four Bedroom Villa with Pool. La Cerquilla. Only 1,495,000 Euros! 951 106 908

PLOT FOR SALE - Los Flamingos, magnificent sea views 1414 m2. 629 907 476 (220346) WWW.INMOANDALUZ. COM is always looking for realistically priced inland properties to sell to our interested buyers. Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (220102)

PUMPS/WELLS WATERWELLS. Waterwell drilling, well pumps, irrigation, pump tests, pressure pumps. Waterwells.org/Sondein SL. Established on the coast since 1995. Web page www.wellsinspain.com. Enquiries info@wellsinspain.com 629 978 801 / fax 952 793 250 (229080)

REMOVALS/STORAGE

REDUCED! 2 Bedroom Modern Townhouse. Nueva Andalucia. ONLY 185,000 Euros! 951 106 908 (229943) BENATALAYA! Two Bedroom. Middle floor, West Facing. Only 249,000 Euros! 951 106 908

PROFESSIONAL LOCAL REMOVALS AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 1/2 DAY FROM €90. FULL DAY FROM €175. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FORTNIGHTLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE TO UK AND EUROPE (INCL SCOTLAND). WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 / EMAIL garymoveit@ yahoo.co.uk (226396)

JDS EURO TRANSPORT. Email: jdstransport@outlook.com / 0034 637 066 114 / 0044 7884 908929 (224382)

WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (220102)

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL EUROPA SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (230336) USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (230336) STORAGE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (230336)

GORGEOUS 6 bed, 6 bath, secluded villa retreat, 5,000m2 plot, €375,000, 80% finance. Cartama. 699 199 805 (230503)

LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (230336)

PROPERTY TO LET EL ROSARIO (MARBELLA). Beautiful detached villa, 2 double bedrooms, 120m2 build, air con, garden, parking. €950/month. Long & short lets 661 626 281 (229021)

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CAR TRANSPORTER, call for excellent rates. Fully insured, professional service. 951 319 320 / email move@freinterna tional.com / www.car-transportspain.com (215605)

MARINA de CASARES: Direct first line beach access, panoramic sea views, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms including furniture. Must see property! Bargain at 275,000 euros. Tel 649 990 181 (230497)

PLUMBER for all your plumbing. Water heaters, bathrooms, tiling. Benalmadena based, travel no problem. Construction work. Glen 669 073 773 (226387) PLUMBER: All aspects, gas/electric boilers. Kitchens, bathrooms, repairs & installations. Gary 669 615 334 / 952 576 296 (215706)

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HIGH top van going from Spain to UK and return. Good rates. Reliable service. Call Graham 620 353 594 for details. vgcasa color@gmail.com (228531) MOVING BACK TO UK? Removal vehicle departing weekly throughout the year. Excellent, professional service & great rates. Ring (0034) 665 089 244 or (0044) 01922 682 667 & see www.elite-european.com (93139) INTERNATIONAL and European Removals. Expert removals worldwide. www.universalremovals. com Tel: 951 247 834 (229718) UK - SPAIN - Anywhere Europe! Masses of experience. New clean vehicles. Insured with Royal Sun Alliance. Genuinely CARING service. FULL and / Part moves. ONLINE QUOTES!! www.bmceuropean.com Tel: UK 08456 443 784 / ES 634 344 787 FIND US ON FACEBOOK! (207584) MOVING MATTERS SL – removals and storage. Local or to and from the UK/Ireland/Portugal and across Europe. Over 16 years experience. For free quotation Tel 951 311 118. www.movingmatters.eu (234590)

MAN AND VAN VAN AND MAN. Removals, clearances. Experienced and 100% reliable. €20 per hr. Paul 622 793 989 (220139) MANVAN REMOVALS €20 / hour, 3 vans available. House clearances. Storage from €10 / week. Tel David 696 810 618 (208088)

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CLASSIFIEDS 2 MEN, Van €30 hour. Always on time 651 081 610 (225616) LARGE Luton Van and Man. 20€ per hour. Kevin 628 993 995 (234439) THE VAN MAN. Cheap and cheerful. €20 per hour. 677 251 025 (230382) MAN & VAN. 100% reliable. 637 066 114 / 695 060 154 (224382) MAN & VAN 25€ ph. All areas 620 005 360 (228720)

STORAGE STORAGE in the Marbella area, long and short term, excellent rates 952 816 582 move@frein ternational.com (201301) REMOVAL BOXES Large, med, wardrobe, bubble wrap, tape, collect or delivered. Local and international removals also undertaken. 952 239 110 / 632 702 306 (44093) FIRST MONTH €1. Packing materials. Self storage Marbella. 952 811 311 (229188) EXCELLENT storage rates available short and long term, call 952 816 582 or email move@freinternational.com (224878)

ROLLER SHUTTERS ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service. Make your home more secure! Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.es (101730)

SECURITY WIRELESS, Neat, Photo, Video, 24hr security links. klloyd7@gmail.com / 661 219 469 (229954)

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CARPENTRY CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens. Bathrooms renovated etc. 30 years experience. Very reliable. 677 087 575 (224853)

FURNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 119 190 (200802)

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: PROPERTIES wanted, Marbella to Estepona for Long Term and Holiday Lets. Honest, reliable service with over 10 years experience. Let us manage your property! FIRST TWO MONTHS FREE!! Tel: 607 681 232 Website : www.jhspain.net (223748)

STORAGE - Large warehouses containers. Dry and secure €50 per month. Professional packing and removal service. www.dfeu ropeanremovals.co.uk. Tel David 696 810 618 (229074)

SWIMMING POOLS

DO YOU NEED A SIGN FOR YOUR BUSINESS? Illuminated, LED, Neon, Banners, Vehicles, Pavement Signs, Printed/Embroidered Workwear www.sign studiospain.com 952 796 299 / 639 133 135 (218606) SHOP signs, vehicle signs, banners, window signs, 952 930 547, 603 464 582, www.signd sign1.com (229351)

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POOL MAINTENANCE, repairs, friendly, reliable service. Estepona, Malaga, inland regrouts, heaters. 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 www.sparklenrip ple.net (222393) T3 www.perfectpools.es. Maintenance, repairs, professional and reliable service, all areas from €70 per month. info@per fectpools.es. 650 348 785 (226338)

THE WINDOW CLEANERS. 691 140 427 (229138)

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COIN WINDOWS Aluminium windows, Doors, PVC Blinds, Mosquito screens, Canopies, Glass Factory, shower screens etc. All at village prices. Spanish owned business. English 646 066 351 (224847)

ALL STYLES Curtains, upholstery, soft furnishings and bean bags made to measure. Sensible prices. Also repairs / alterations. All areas. Call 672 800 887 or email judeinspain@hotmail.com (229231)

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CONSTRUCTION / MAINTENANCE AFFORDABLE POOL MAINTENANCE - Professional maintenance from only €80 per month (exc. chemicals) Call Splash Pools on 952 591 053 open 8am to 4pm (226353)

TAX AFFAIRS

FOR IMMEDIATE start. Wanted English speaking girl 18-30, for Fuengirola’s most popular Adult Relax apartment. For hours and information, see Fuengirola Port main advert in Adult Relax Section. Phone 663 645 432 (230380)

SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosannacarmella@hot mail.com (201533)

THERAPISTS LIFE COACHING, stress, depression, other problems. 24 years experience. Contact 634 369 414 (206835) PSYCHOTHERAPIST Philip Jameson, LICSW. Depression help and relationship counselling. Marbella area. 635 276 140 (225738) ANXIETY - Depression - Panic Attacks, Frank Stahl - psychologist. More than 30 years of experience. Proven methods with Therapy and hypnosis. Call for appointment. 609 503 021 www.thedreamwalk.com (230694) DEAR THERAPISTS, www.cabopinoholisticcentre. com is offering therapy room ON DONATIONS, also room available for classes/workshops. 650 460 664 (226260)

TILING TILING AND REFORMATION of kitchens/bathrooms. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (229042) THE TILE WIZARD. Professional tiling service. Bathrooms, kitchens, terraces, design and install. We do it all. Call 637 382 599 (229932)

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MATHS TUITION. Maths graduate, 6 years international school experience. €35/hour + €10 to travel. sjrobert@tcd.ie (221428)

DON’T UNDERSTAND? I can help you communicate with lawyers, courts, doctors, paperwork, builders, etc. Professional translator/interpreter, 15 years experience. Christina 607 501 408 email christina.heger @gmail.com (220322)

CALAHONDA Language Centre. Established 1987. Beginners Spanish and level 2 courses start on 12th January. Sixty hours in six weeks; make learning the language your New Year’s Resolution. Maximum 5 students for guaranteed results. Also higher levels, private classes and translations. Enrol now by email or come in from 6th January. (234276)

TROPHIES LASER ENGRAVED Trophies, Prizes, quality glass engraving service, competitive prices, with 40 years experience. Trophies, medal, badges from 1€. THE SPORTS SHOP, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 473 530 (229043)

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UKIPTV – 40 + UK Channels. 20 + Radio Stations. Free 14 day Catch-up. Contact Europe’s Leading IPTV Provider to obtain our limited timem offer. Special Offer: STB €129.95. Monthly Cost €14.95. Prices exclude IVA. www.UKEXPATTV.com / Tel. 951 063 888 Quote SP101 REPAIRS – TV’s, Plasmas, LCD’s, Digi – Boxes, Video, Hi-Fi and microwaves. Free estimates, can collect. 35 Years experience. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201 (230697) INTERNET TV systems. UK, Irish & Scandinavian channels. All your favourite channels plus Movies & Sports. Catch-up TV. Easy to use. Free trial in your own home. Paul’s Computer & IPTV Services. Est 12 years on the coast. 630 652 338 / 952 493 859 (223627) Are you missing your BBC, ITV etc? Is your existing system too complicated or not working correctly? Are you confused about your options? We have all the solutions available and will give you honest advice about them all. Contact us to arrange a free no obligation consultation on 627955648 or 627955728. www.ma trixsolutions.tv (230489) www.euroweeklynews.com

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MASERATI, continued to celebrate its 100 years of history with a seven-page pictorial featuring supermodel Heidi Klum called ‘Beyond the Swimsuit’ in the introduction of iconic American magazine Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 50th Anniversary issue. “We started our next 100 years of craftsmanship by kicking off 2014 with the launch of one of the best received Super Bowl commercials ‘Strike’ featuring the all new Maserati Ghibli, and extending the brand to another massive cultural icon, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 50th Anniversary issue,” said Harald Wester, CEO of Maserati.

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BEYOND THE SWIMSUIT: Pictorial shows ‘day in the life scenes.’ “I had a great time driving the new Maseratis for their new campaign shot by Francesco Carrozzini,” said Klum. Shot by Italian Master Photographer, Francesco Carrozzini, the seven-page pictorial piece ‘Beyond the Swimsuit’ brought together ‘day in the life’ scenes that befit one of the world’s most famous women, Heidi Klum, the Hollywood star with the glamorous Quattroporte

Ermenegildo Zegna Limited Edition, the businesswoman with the Ghibli S Q4, and the thrillseeker with the GranTurismo MC Trofeo Race Car. This is also a nod to a brand with proven tradition and one of the highest standards of

quality in the industry, which has been hard at work engineering automobiles that will usher them into the next 100 years of innovation automobiles with their own power and personality capable of striking against the status quo.

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Looking back

PORTS lovers everywhere often look back, read about, watch (via various sources) and listen to what is said about things that happened years ago, and this week I am checking out 1965... and believe you me there were some great teams and personalities around half-a-century ago. Here are my findings, listed in no specific order and I’m certain you will remember a lot of them - good or bad! • The Wisconsin-based Green Bay Packers won the American NFL Championship for the first time. They went on to complete a hat-trick of triumphs by winning the prize in 1966 and 1967.

• FA Cup holders West Ham United (with Bobby Moore, Martin Peters and Geoff Hurst in their ranks) defeated German side TSV 1860 Munich 2-0 in the European Cupwinner’s Cup final at Wembley in front of almost 98,000 spectators. • FC Ferencvaros (Hungary) pipped Juventus 1-0 in the final of the Fairs Cup before a crowd of 25,000 in Turin. • Matt Busby’s Manchester United won the League championship (for first time since 1957); Newcastle (second), Carlisle (third) and Brighton & Hove Albion (fourth) were other Divisional champions, while Kilmarnock (not Celtic or Rangers) won the Scottish League crown. • Bill Shankly’s Liverpool (2-1 over Don Revie’s Leeds United after extra time), Tommy Docherty’s Chelsea (3-2 on aggregate v Leicester City) and Celtic (for the double) triumphed in the FA Cup, League Cup and Scottish Cup finals respectively. • Los Angeles Dodgers won the USA Baseball World Series for the third time in six years.

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• Inter Milan retained the European Cup by beating Benfica 10 in front of 89,078 fans in the San Siro Stadium in Italy.

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• Felice Gimondi (Italy) was crowned Tour de France winner and in some style too.

and with it his fourth successive Formula 1 driver’s title, driving his Lotus-Climax.

• The big horse races went to Sea Bird II (Derby), Long Look (Oaks), Niksar (2,000 guineas), Night Off (1,000 guineas), Provoke (St Leger), Jay Trump (Grand National), the great Arkle (Gold Cup) and Kirriemuir (the Champion Hurdle).

• Wigan lifted Rugby League’s Challenge Cup and Wales won Union’s Five Nations tournament.

• Top flat and National Hunt jockeys were Lester Piggott (166 winners) and Terry Biddlecombe (114 winners) respectively. Larry Bird from Boston Celtics • The NBA (USA Basketball) champions were Boston Celtics. • In boxing, Muhammad Ali (heavyweight), José Torres (light-heavy), Dick Tiger (middle), Emile Griffith (welter), Carlos Ortiz (light), Vicente Salvador (feather), Fighting Harada (bantam) and Salvador Barruni (fly) were the other world Muhammad Ali title holders, while the British heavyweight champion was the late Henry • GB’s Mike Hailwood Cooper. won the 500cc World Motor cycling • Worcestershire retained cricket’s championship for County Championship crown while the fourth Yorkshire won the limited overs successive year, NatWest Trophy. chased all the way by Italian • Cricket’s leading batsman in Giacomo Agostini. 1965 was Colin Cowdrey (Kent) with an average of 63.42; the top bowler • On four was Harold Rhodes (Derbyshire) wheels, who conceded only 11.05 runs per Scotsman Jim wicket; and the England-Australia Clark won the Tests Series was drawn. British Grand Prix

• John Pulman was in the middle of five successive World Snooker titles. He took over the mantle from Fred Davis in 1957 and relinquished it to John Spencer in 1969. • Sweden’s Bjorn Knutson became World Speedway champion, taking over from New Zealander Barry Briggs who had won the title three times in eight years. • And finally in tennis, Australian Roy Emerson won two Grand Slam tiles - on home soil and at Wimbledon. Manuel Santana triumphed in the USA and Fred Stolle in France. Emerson’s Aussie colleague Margaret Smith lifted the women’s plate at Wimbledon. And for those interested, when all this sporting activity was going on, The Beatles, Supremes, Rolling Stones, Herman’s Hermits, The Byrds and the Dave Clark Five topped the UK/US pop charts; American planes bombed North Vietnam; Edward Heath became UK Prime Minister; Cat Ballou, Dr Zhivago, Help and The Sound of Music were the big films and sadly Malcolm X, Nat King Cole and Stan Laurel (film star) all left us. Giacomo Agostini

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Three stars shone brightly in 2014

SO much happened in the world of sport in 2014 that I could easily have filled this entire newspaper covering all the feats, successes and triumphs achieved by individual stars and teams over the last 12 months. However, I have been able to reduce my wordage and hopefully I have covered all the relevant facts and stats. Here are my top three sports stars of 2014:

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Lionel Messi - footballer In October 2014, Barcelona’s Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi became the youngest player to score 250 goals in La Liga. The very next month, he bagged a hat-trick against Sevilla to become the all-time top scorer in La Liga with 253 goals. And later in the month, he netted his 74th Champions League/European Cup goal to become the all-time leading marksman in this 60-year-old competition. When I compiled these notes the irresistible ‘Leo’ had notched no less than 375 goals in 445 competitive games for Barcá (2004-14) and another 61 in 119 U20/U21/senior internationals for his country. And he’s still only 27. Lewis Hamilton - F1 champion The 2014 Grand Prix World champion Lewis Hamilton

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competed in all 19 F1 races this year, winning 11, finishing on the podium 16 times and starting in pole position on seven occasions. He amassed 384 points to clinch his second driver’s title of his career, ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg. Lewis’s victories came in Malaysia, Bahrain, China, Spain, Britain (Silverstone), Italy, Singapore, Japan, Russia, USA and Abu Dhabi in that order, clinching the title in the last race. And to cap a great year, the 27 year-old Stevenage-born driver was crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year, gaining 33 per cent of the vote. Turn to Page 110 PROLIFIC: Barcelona’s superstar Lionel Messi became the youngest player to score 250 goals in La Liga.

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Spain (on three occasions at different venues), France, Italy, Holland, Germany, Britain, Malaysia and India. And with his 10th successive victory in Indianapolis, USA, ‘MM’ became only the third rider to achieve 10 successive race victories in the same season, after Aussie Mick

Doohan and Italian Giacomo Agostini. And some more: I must also congratulate golfer Rory McIlroy, the PGA and Open champion who helped Europe win the Ryder Cup, again, under influential captain Paul McGinley… England’s women, winners of Rugby Union’s World Cup and ‘Team of the Year’… Ronnie O’Sullivan, the Welsh Open, Masters and UK snooker champion, and colleagues Mark Selby and Shaun Murphy… Ireland, under skipper Brian O’Driscoll, for their Six Nations Rugby triumph… Sri Lanka, victors of cricket’s T20 World

Grand Prix world champion Lewis Hamilton caps a great year.

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From Page 109 Marc Marquez MotoGP star Spain’s ‘Masterclass on two wheels’ Marc Marquez, ‘MM’ to his colleagues, achieved a hat-trick of World MotoGP championship victories - and his fourth triumph in five years. He competed in all 18 races, gaining 13 wins, 14 podium finishes while accumulating a total of 362 points. He won the title with three races remaining. He took the chequered flag in Qatar, America, Argentina,

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RIP Tennis star Elena Baltacha Cup… marathon runner Wilson Kipsang, who won the London and New York events… Northampton Saints, Rugby’s Aviva Premiership and European Champions Cup winners… Tour de France winner Vincenzo Nibali… Germany, FIFA World Cup winners (and for beating Brazil 7-1)… Real Madrid, inspired by Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo, for their Champions League and European Super Cup victories… Sevilla, Europa League winners… MK Dons for whipping Manchester United 4-0… Bournemouth for smashing Birmingham City 8-0 away… Chelsea, Sheffield United, Spurs and Liverpool for reaching the semi-finals of the

Marc Marquez, Spain’s ‘Masterclass on wheels.’ League Cup… WorcesterScunthorpe or their epic recording-breaking FA Cup penalty shoot-out (13-14)… Britain’s athletes (including 40-year-old Jo Pavey) for some terrific performances in the Glasgow Championships… racehorse winners Tonalist (Belmont Stakes), California Chrome (Kentucky Derby), Pineau de Re (Grand National) and the Aidan

O’Brien-trained Australia (Derby)… NH jockey Tony McCoy on reaching the milestone of 4,000 winners… Stephen Bunting, the BDO Darts World champion… boxers Carl Froch, four-time World Super Middleweight champion… GB equestrian rider extraordinaire, Charlotte Dujardin… GB swimmer Adam Peaty… and finally skeleton bobber Lizzy Yarnold. RIP Sadly these sporting folk all left us in 2014: exfootballers Sir Tom Finney (Preston), Tony Hateley (Liverpool, etc), Bert Williams (Wolves) and Alfredo Di Stefano (Real Madrid, Spain); F1 driver Sir Jack Brabham; rugby stars Jack Kyle (Ireland) and Norman Mair (Scotland); jockeys Terry Biddlecombe, Dessie Hughes and Michael Scudamore; trainer Toby Balding; athletes Sir Chris Chataway and Dorothy Tyler; tennis star Louise Brough; cricketers Ian Craig, Gary Gilmour and Phil Hughes (all Australia) and Phil Sharpe (England), and, finally, BBC commentator David Coleman.

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Stanislav Wawrinka and Novak Djokovic who won eight tournaments between them, the latter the Wimbledon men’s singles title.

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MARBELLA’S Superbowl Lawn Bowls Club enjoyed a festive mixed fours event over two days during the Christmas break. The event was a new format, consisting of eight teams of four - two men and two women. On day one, all teams played four games of mixed two bowl pairs, and day two consisted of a ladies two bowl pairs, a men’s two bowl pairs, and a 15-end fours game. At the end of day one, Simone Morgan’s team held a two-point lead over Terry Barrett’s side,

with Pat Fisher’s four a further two points behind in third place. On day two, the players enjoyed lunch at the club before playing the final fours games. Chris Down’s team had come through strongly and a win for his four along with a loss for Simone’s team would have resulted in a tie, but both sides played well and won their games. For more information about Superbowl Lawn Bowls Club visit www.marbellabowlsclub.com or phone 952 817 713.

THE WINNING FOURSOME: Jordan Ali and Simone Morgan of Superbowl, and Pauline and Frank Ball of Belplaya.