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BBC journalist visits Costa del Sol to discuss Brexit RADIO listeners interested in the expat view By John Smith WELL respected BBC journalist Paul Moss, who regularly reports on the BBC Radio 4 programme The World Tonight, contacted the Euro Weekly News for advice on where best to travel to in Spain in order to talk to expats about their feelings on the Brexit, and also wanted assistance in getting to meet people. Thanks to our suggestion, he flew to Malaga and spent the day interviewing British people on their feelings concerning the Brexit referendum before moving on to Madrid. His first port of call was in a bar in Benalmadena where he spoke to a long-term resident who currently seems to have two passions, football and the EU. This gentleman still feels that he is English but has plenty of Spanish friends and is happy to be part of Europe. The next person to be interviewed was the Chair of the Costa del Sol Conservatives Abroad Association, who made it clear that unlike a number of UK based grass

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roots conservative associations, hers was very much in favour of remaining as she saw the area where she lived as part of a united Europe, where she has friends from a number of different countries. A third interview gained a somewhat different response as that person felt that EU money was often wasted. He then flew to Madrid to meet British Ambassador Simon Manley, who said the British embassy in Spain is do-

ing all it can to encourage British passport holders to register to vote, although those who have been out of the UK for more than 15 years are banned. Mr Manley reported that so

far, only 11,000 people from the hundreds of thousands in Spain have even bothered to register to vote. See page 3 for details of how to register.

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Kitesurfer lost A RESIDENT of Costalita beach was watching a windsurfer practising on the evening of February 24 when the surfer suddenly disappeared so he immediately called 112.

Maritime Rescue and National Police searched for the individual and found a board drifting in the sea but did not find a body and no person was reported missing.

Training courses A SERIES of free courses will soon be offered to unemployed residents of Marbella, with the aim of giving them increased access to the job market. A total of 236 people will be trained in various specialities, including lifeguarding, accounting, customer service in English and risk prevention. The registration period begins on March 7.

A ‘green’ bus A NEW ‘environmental’ bus featuring a 60-inch flat screen TV, 3D projectors, and a DVD player has arrived in Malaga with the aim of educating its passengers on environmental issues. For a week, the bus will be touring whilst screening informative films and computer games relating to the environment and renewable energies and is hosted by energy company, Iberdrola.

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Seal, a singer with true soul returns WILL be appearing in Marbella on July 18 By John Smith

MULTI-MILLION seller Seal the singer, with the unique look and sound is making a very welcome return to Marbella in July, and tickets which are likely to sell very quickly have been available to buy from March 1. It’s six years since the multi Brit and Grammy award winner appeared at the Puerto Banus bullring to a capacity crowd and now the voice behind hits such as ‘Killer’, ‘Crazy’ and ‘Kiss from a Rose’, is celebrating 25 years in music by releasing his ninth album called 7, and appearing at the Puente Romano Tennis Club on Monday July 18. Tickets went on sale on March 1 online from https://crazymusicproductio ns.koobin.com/index.php. To find out more information call 952 883 832 or whatsapp 638 422 445.

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SEAL: A Brit and Grammy award winner.

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Women are doing it for themselves ACTIVITIES will start with a conference on the role of women in films By John Smith THE Marbella Equality councillor Ana Leschiera announced on March 2 the programme of activities scheduled for the entire month of March inspired by International Women’s Day. These activities will start with a conference on the role of the women in films organised by the University Women Association on March 7 in the Cortijo Miraflores Cultural Centre. On March 8, the main event will take place in the Marbella Conference Centre at 5pm, and is aimed to acknowledge the women of Marbella and San Pedro Alcantara to coincide with the celebration of International Women’s Day. According to Marbella Mayor Jose Bernal, “it should be a day of protest because to achieve real equality there must be visible milestones of what is yet to change.”

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: Of different ethnicity and backgrounds.

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Barely legal BEACH bars across the Costa del Sol are set to become legal and escape the administrative limbo they have been languishing in. The move is expected to take place before summer and will see the regularisation of 197 establishments.

Car trouble A MAN had to be rescued by emergency services after trapping his leg underneath one of the wheels of his car. After being extracted by firefighters he was taken to a Malaga hospital for treatment.

Bike crash A MAN was seriously injured after suffering an accident on the A-397 road between Ronda and San Pedro. The 45-yearold victim was riding a motorbike and remains in serious condition.

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Ancient Muslim necropolis found SIX tombs were discovered under Caridad and Malaga streets By John Smith ACCORDING to an announcement made on March 2 by Estepona historical assets councillor Jose Maria Guerrero, the council has found remains of six tombs under Caridad and Malaga streets which were part of an old Muslim necropolis, named Medina Istibbuna. The councillor stressed how rare this find is, as it is one of the few tombs covered by bricks and no other historical monuments of this kind, which date between the 13th and 15th centuries have been found in Estepona. He also explained that these remains have been found thanks to the archaeology works undertaken in accordance with the Andalucia assets law. This law says that digs have to be carried out before giving work licences to the owners of houses in the old town, in order to confirm that no historical remains will be damaged. Once the contents are safely removed

ESTEPONA NECROPOLIS: Remains have been found. under proper supervision, they will be taken to the Estepona Archaeological Museum for in depth study. Councillor Guerrero said that this find-

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Best January in history

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ing is important as â&#x20AC;&#x153;it sheds light on Estepona history,â&#x20AC;? and the council is dedicated to protect all the historical assets of the town.

THE tourism sector in Malaga saw the best January in all of its history, according to fantastic figures released by the Spanish National Statistics Institute. The report indicates that there were 73,308 tourists staying in Malaga hotels throughout the month, which is 13.89 per cent up on last year and roughly 20,000 more than in 2014. It is a fine start to the year for the southern city, which has seen its reputation transform from the simple gateway to the Costa del Sol to an emblematic Spanish tourist destination in its own right. It now possesses an incredible cultural offering and is set to continue making its mark in the years to come.

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More Americans visit the region

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DIRECT flights from Andalucia to New York are beneficial By Matthew Elliott NIGH on one million Americans spent a night in Andalucia last year according to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Tourism. The numbers represent a serious stride forward in the region’s aim of reigniting tourism across the pond. There were 923,836 overnight stays in the region, which was the highest level since 2001 and represents the third highest in history after 2000, which saw just more than one million Americans visit Andalucia. Crucially it marks a promising departure from a declining trend that was a matter of concern. Numbers almost halved during the peak of the financial crisis, with only 640,000 mak-

CULTURE: Key highlight for American travellers.

ing the trip in 2009. Americans are a sought-after market due to their higher spending, longer stays and more varied travel. They also typically visit during the spring and autumn months, which provides a welcome balance to the seasonal summer chaos and barren winters often lamented by tourism chiefs. Cultural tourism, golf and gastronomy are key highlights for the intrepid American traveller, and officials across the Costa del Sol are working on ways to best attract them to famous coastal spots. Direct flights from Andalucia to New York have proven beneficial, as have strong rail links between Madrid and Barcelona with the south coast.

A VICIOUS domestic violence incident took place in Marbella and saw a young man allegedly attack his exgirlfriend and take their six-month-old baby a w a y. P o l i c e o ff i c e r s found the man and the child in his car just 15 minutes later. The matter was reported by a witness

who saw the two struggling on the streets of the Las Albarizas neighbourhood in the city at around 7pm on March 1. O ff i c e r s f o u n d t h e girl at the scene with injuries and took her to a local hospital, the m a n i s b e i n g c h a rg e d with assault and the baby was physically fine.

Bar brawl sentence A LENGTHY prison sentence and a hefty fine is the just reward for a man who kicked and glassed a rival during a brawl in a Malaga bar. The victim lost consciousness briefly and his sense of smell permanently while the culprit faces more than three years behind bars.

Malaga’s unemployment rates looking bleak MALAGA is the economic engine of Andalucia but this does not reflect in its unemployment rates, as new figures show An-

dalucia has one of the highest unemployment rates in Europe. Despite arguably being the cosmopolitan capital of Andalu-

cia, dynamic and full of activity, Malaga is trailing behind its European counterparts when it comes to employment figures. During the last decade, which has seen great improvements in the local economy, the figure was not even close to Germany’s, for example. Malaga’s economy grew last year by a 3.3 per cent and the unemployment rate in the fourth quarter of 2015 was 26.9 per cent, according to the Active Population Survey by the National Statistics Institute. In comparison to other European cities, the statistics look disheartening to say the least. Last year, Malaga doubled the growth of the Eurozone (3.3 per cent against 1.5 per cent) but its unemployment rate is almost three times higher than the European average (26.9 per cent against 10.4). Greece has the highest unemployment rate in Europe (24.6 per cent), but Malaga as a city still exceeds this figure.

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Just desserts for Porsche player SHOWING off his Porsche by intentionally skidding through Puerto Banus turned out to be an expensive night for a drunken Englishman, who tested at double the blood alcohol limit after crashing into a shop. His licence has now been revoked for 18 months, in addition to a fine of €3,240. The man appealed against the sentence, arguing that his human rights had been breached because his sentence was handed down in Spanish and that he hadn’t actually been skidding deliberately. The court pointed out that he had refused the services of a translator and that his punishment was for being drunk and crashing into public and private property, regardless of whether or not there were skid marks on the street.

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Andalucia has a lack of German visitors THE Tourist Board will travel to Berlin to promote the region By Matthew Elliott BRITS on the Costa del Sol may have noticed that, as terrific a year 2015 was, there’s been something missing of late, a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’. Well the tourist board has finally put their finger on it and identified the mystery as a distinct shortage of Germans. The second largest tourist market to Spain was only one amongst the 20 most significant countries to see a decline in arrivals last year. Keenly aware that the absence of a German advance is an unnatural state of affairs, Elias Bendodo and the Costa del Sol Tourist Board have crossed the old iron curtain to once again whip Berlin into a frenzy of travel. They will be attending the ITB Berlin congress, the world’s largest tourism trade fair celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Igniting the dormant German market is a key priority for the team who are aiming

GERMANS: Typically spend more per day and stay longer on holiday. for a 10 per cent increase in numbers this year, to make up for last year’s 3 per cent decline. Germans typically spend more money per day, stay longer and are far more active than other groups, including the British. Key highlights at the fair will be the pro-

motion of golf, inland adventure, and luxury resorts complementing the traditional advertising of sun, sea and sandy beaches. To wrap it all off the main event will see the nomination of the Antequera dolmens as an official World Heritage Site being held at the Spanish Embassy in Berlin.

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Teens’ murder trial A PAIR of teenagers, who allegedly gunned down a man while he was sat in his car in Marbella, are facing prison terms. Prosecutors claim one distracted the man through one window while the other shot him through the other. The incident occurred last year in the Las Albarizas neighbourhood and the 23-year-old subsequently died of his injuries. Now prosecutors are asking that, should the teens be found guilty, they compensate the victim’s family with €735,000 and serve a minimum of eight-year terms.

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Royale problem WHETHER karma or just plain old bad luck, a casino in Malaga is taking no more chances and have demanded heightened police surveillance after being robbed three times in less than two months. Each of the attacks has followed the same modus operandi with masked knife wielding

SOME entrepreneurial men are facing hefty prison sentences if prosecutors at their trial have their way. The seven are accused of cloning bank cards of foreign nationals and using them at cash points in order to steal

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men taking money from the till. The establishment, located in the Ciudad Jardin district of the city, hasn’t yet seen any serious injuries, other than the obvious psychological shock, but it seems only a matter of time before some real harm is done unless an end is put to the madness.

Card criminals funds from two different banks. It is alleged that they would copy card details and then make purchases online or siphon funds through various fake enterprises in Malaga. They are facing terms ranging from seven to eight years.

Safer roads this year MORE than 750,000 road journeys saw just eight serious car accidents in Malaga Province as residents across the region celebrated Andalucia Day. No one was killed, which marks a major improvement on last year when three people died on the roads.

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REPRESENTATIVES: From councils of various Costa del Sol towns attended.

Consulate event was well attended MEETING allowed debates on optimising resources By Eleanor Hawkins REPRESENTATIVES from councils and Foreign Residents departments of various Costa del Sol towns including Marbella, Manilva, Benahavis, Estepona, Fuengirola, Mijas and Benalmadena attended an event at the British

Consulate in Malaga last week. The event, which was also attended by representatives of the National Statistics Institute and the provincial tax office, included a conference on the importance of registering on the padron and allowed debates on optimising municipal resources.

AFTER being wrongly diagnosed with a broken ankle a patient has received €23,474 in compensation from the Andalucian health service. The ruling took years to come to fruition for the man who has been battling for recognition of the harm done to him at M a l a g a ’s C a r l o s H a y a hospital. The story began in 2010 when he was involved in a traffic accident and went to the hospital with a strong pain in his left foot. The first diagnosis saw doctors declare he had a fracture in his left ankle and they performed an operation on it the following day. A month later he returned citing even more pain but was turned away after being told by doctors that everything was in working order. It was only when he visited a private practitioner months later that he discovered he had four broken toes, and all this meandering around had made their condition much worse. Suing the Andalucian health service for the medical malpractice he was initially awarded €4,489 for his troubles. H o w e v e r, h e a p p e a l e d this ruling due to the physical pain inflicted, the aesthetic damages to his foot, the disability he had suffered and the demoralisi n g e ff e c t o f t h e e n t i r e episode. For these consequences he demanded, in true haggling fashion, more than €100,000 and was given €23,474 as a compromise.

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Uni- Gastronomic sensation Nikkei IT was in the 19th century, when Japanese in search of better job opportunities discovered a country called Peru. The country was a paradise with a mild climate, rich soil for farming and familiar dietary customs. That’s when the two food cultures met and mixed. The combination of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, known as Nikkei, has become the new fashionable thing to follow in Europe’s culinary capitals and UNI restaurant, located in Puente Romano Beach Re-

What is Nikkei?

sort & Spa, is one of a kind in all of Costa del Sol. Apart from Nikkei gastronomy, the restaurant offers trendy ambience, with chic cocktail bar and spacious outdoor terrace, that is well heated even on mildly chilly Marbella’s winter nights. In addition to a great gastronomic experience UNI features stylish lounge music which at midnight converts in to funky house music, mixed by well-known DJs.

For reservations, please call 952 820 900 or write to restaurantes@puneteromano.com

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A virtual voice RESIDENTS of Benalmadena will have a special opportunity to have their say in local affairs, as a Facebook group dedicated to their needs begins making its presence felt. The group, which has more than 5,000 members, has submitted 20 proposals and initiatives, agreed on as important, to the council for consideration. Among the numerous ideas are the creation of urban farms, the paving of certain streets, the removal of parking spaces, and tackling the scourge of public pet excrement. Group administrator Daniel Rios has said the concept was born to promote citizen participation, democratic regeneration, and transparency. Some politicians have already responded to requests as the movement gains traction.

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The only way is Elliott NEW TV show will focus on his restaurant in La Cala By Matthew Elliott HERE at Euro Weekly towers, we pride ourselves on keeping up to date with all of the latest news thanks to a string of contacts that we have built up in the past 20 years, and we have just learnt that our longtime associate and former TOWIE star Elliott Wright is going to have his own TV programme, which will follow his life as a restaurateur here in Spain. The programme, which according to our sources will commence filming in May will undoubtedly become an avidly followed weekly slice of life in La Cala de Mijas and the Costa del Sol, which can only be good news for the area.

A somewhat reticent Elliott was a little coy when we contacted him for confirmation that this insight into his future was correct, and despite the fact that he and his family have enjoyed a good business relationship with Michel and Steven Euesden, would only decline to comment, simply adding: “Come on Shell, there’s nuffing out yet and I’ve got many pots on the boil lol,” but we are confident of the information that we have received. We would therefore like to be the first to congratulate the normally camera-shy Elliott and wish him the very best of luck with this new venture. For more than 15 years, the Wright family including Elliott’s parents Debs and Eddie

have been advertisers with the Euro Weekly News, as they and other son Eddie jnr have owned restaurants in the north of Spain which have seen great success, mirroring this, Elliott has done a fantastic job of creating the trendsetting Olivia’s La Cala, which used to be the residents’ favourite Mijas Playa and is now the ‘in’ place in La Cala. The focus of the programme on this really exciting restaurant and what goes on, in and around it, can only focus attention on the area and bring more visitors to enjoy the town. We all look forward to seeing this latest step in Elliott’s TV career.

FILMING: Of his new show will begin in May.

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Mother accused of child cruelty PROSECUTORS have demanded that a mother who is accused of abusing her baby be sentenced to 14 and a half years in prison. She allegedly injured the child five times over the course of several months at her home in Benalmadena. The baby suffered bruises and fractures and is now in the custody of her grandmother. The prosecution has also requested that the mother, aged 21 at the time, have a restraining order placed against her for 22 years and pay €15,500 in compensation.

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Malaga drug haul OFFICERS raided three houses Photo Credit National Police

Cruise crush IN a curious twist to solidly increasing figures, the number of cruise ships docking in Malaga has seen an unexplained decrease in the early days of 2016, with the numbers expected to continue their decline throughout March. The city has not seen such barren arrivals since 2007. Seasonality is of course a major factor, with March expected to see nine stops and April an estimated 45 layovers. The numbers do, however, reverse an eight-year pattern of growth even in the early months of the year.

MARIHUANA: National Police officers seized 305 plants. By John Smith OFFICERS from the National Police raided three houses in western Malaga, arresting five people (three men and two women) aged between 25 and 31, and seizing

305 marihuana plants. The three houses, one in the Garcia Grana residential area and two houses in the Las Castañetas residential area, had the necessary facilities in order to achieve ideal light, temperature, and venting

conditions, and there were greenhouses at one property. In addition, the officers also discovered that the electric installation of the houses had been secretly connected to the public network.

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Jostling justice IN news sure to delight the ghost of the Costa del Sol’s most famous son, Picasso Square in Torremolinos could be set to be transformed into a veritable plaza of justice. The regional government of Andalucia is toying with the idea of cramming three courts in Torremolinos into just one building. Legal workers are said to be in favour of the move which would certainly be more practical for them. The various headquarters spread over different locations currently cater for the legal needs of approximately 135,000 people, with Benalmadena residents included in the mix. Technicians have, however, expressed doubts as to whether the 4,000 square metre building is capable of holding three courts. The original plan for the building was to host a museum exploring the history of Torremolinos and its surroundings but the long a r m o f t h e l a w h a s a d i ff e r e n t idea.

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A vintage market FUENGIROLA Trade councillor Ricardo von Wichmann has announced that there will be a special Vintage Market taking place in the central square of Fuengirola Marina on Sunday March 6 from 11am to 5.30pm, which will host 18 stalls offering a huge variety of vintage articles. The councillor went on to explain that all kinds of different articles could be purchased in the market including crystal figures, vinyl records, posters and vintage clothes.

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Mijas may divide into districts WAS given ‘large population town’ status in 2012 Alexander Tihonov via Shutterstock

By Matthew Elliott AN experimental streak in town planners is usually a good thing and Mijas may well be blessed with adventure if some audacious new proposals are put into action. In a bid to capitalise on the benefits of decentralisation, the town is considering partitioning itself into four distinct districts. Back in 2012 Mijas was awarded ‘large population town’ status by the Andalucian government due to its 80,000 odd registered residents. This means it is sizeable enough to divide itself, much like bacteria might, and spread the fruit of democracy to an even more localised level.

MIJAS: Is sizeable enough to divide itself. Mayor Juan Carlos Maldonado said: “We are now estimating how much it would cost, and when we have that

information I would like to include it in the budget for next year. “However, it may be too

risky to say that as it is not only about money but also about staff rearrangement. It may take a year or two,”

EXCHANGE PROGRAMME: A warm welcome was given to the students.

Irish students visit Marbella MARBELLA Mayor Jose Bernal gave a warm welcome to several Irish students as they paid a visit to the Marbella Town Council. The youngsters are visiting the city as part of an exchange programme with Marbella secondary school Pablo de Saz, which started on March 1.

Number of mortgages increases THE numberof accepted mortgage loans increased by 22 per cent in Malaga during 2015, reaching a total of 12,075. Last year saw the second annual increase in a row after seven years of falls in the mortgage market, according to Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE).

Malaga was the fourth province, throughout the whole of Spain with a highest number of signed mortgage loans after Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia. The average value of the awarded mortgage loans in Malaga was €112,346, which is higher than the national average, €105,931.

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Estepona hosts hill climb race A NUMBER of Spain’s top drivers will take part in the Eighth Estepona to Puerto de Peñas Blancas Hill Climb, which is round one of seven for the Spanish championship and takes place on March 11, 12 and 13. Interestingly, one of the later rounds takes place in Andorra and another in Portugal, but Spanish drivers have quite a good record in the Estepona challenge.

Friday March 11 sees the teams arrive at the Estepona Fairground for official inspections, and then the public will be allowed in to view the vehicles. On Saturday March 12 the road between Estepona and Peñas Blancas Pass will be closed from noon with practice sessions beginning at 1.30pm, followed by the race proper which starts at 5pm.

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A sad story about a vulnerable woman and her fugitive son IF anyone spots the pair report their whereabouts to police By John Smith FROM time to time, we come across stories which are so sad that they have to be shared, not just because they are newsworthy but because it is necessary to highlight the way in which some people act and who knows, we might even be able to help the elderly lady involved if a reader spots her and her son somewhere in the areas where we publish. The story itself goes back 15 years to when Ann Clarke was awarded £775,000 by a court which found the NHS guilty of failing to help her, despite the fact she was depressed and had tried to commit suicide on more than one occasion, including throwing herself under a bus. Just two days after winning the compensation, Ann Clarke ran in front of a lorry and suffered incurable brain damage. Whilst some of the money went towards the purchase of a house, her son Michael started to spend some of it on visits to Spain, which became more regular, using his mother as the reason for the travel and using her money to pay for it. Her two other children were so upset they made a formal complaint, and a court deputy was appointed who was required to allow her reasonable amounts of money for living expenses, but these turned out to be £60,000 a year, which was a considerable sum for an elderly woman in a wheelchair. By 2012 the money had run out but Michael Clarke continued to enjoy the high life, travelling to Spain and even Thailand with his mother, who had only the income from the house (she has left it to Michael in her will), which is rented out and state benefits to live on. Three years ago, he was sentenced to three months imprisonment in absentia for disobeying the orders of the Court of Protection, which has taken a serious interest in the case,

MICHAEL CLARKE: Travelling around with his mother.

It is not in her best interests to be kept out of her native country. and he and his mother have been travelling ever since. It is known they have been in Benidorm in July 2014 and in Barcelona in July 2015, as he has a habit of posting his whereabouts on his Facebook page. So worried is the Court of Protection about the financial situation of 75-year-old Ann, a

judge declared on February 24 that the property she still owns may not be sold and he commented: “All that can be said is it is unlikely to be in her best interests to be kept out of her native country.” Although he boasted in December 2015 they were going to travel to Cambodia, there is every possibility that the easily recognisable pair could still be in Spain or may return, so with the words of the judge ringing in our ears, we hope that if the couple are spotted that publicly spirited readers will report their whereabouts to the Local Police, who would no doubt check with British authorities as to how best to proceed. Dial 092 for Local Police, 091 for National Police or visit your nearest police station.

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Early day THE Welsh contingent of Benalmadena celebrated St David’s Day in style on Monday February 29 taking advantage of the Andalucia Day holidays to enjoy themselves more than the traditional March 1 date.

Art arrives A COLLECTION of talented artists will be exhibited in Estepona from March 4 until the end of the month. Entitled ‘From nature to the abstract’ the works include portraits, landscapes and abstract pieces.

Easter ease FROM March 4 to April 4 the sports facilities in Istan will be closed as the population braces itself for a tidal wave of religious fervour over the Easter period.

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Andalucia tops charts with 3.51 million tourists AN unusually warm winter and cheap flights make this a destination of choice By Emily Chettle TALKS over a Brexit have been ringing in the ears of Brits daily but this hasn’t dampened desires to enjoy a winter getaway in Spain with Andalucia in the top three destinations Brits visited in Spain. British holidaymakers account for more than one in five tourists visiting Spain in January new statistics reveal and Spanish tourist figures in general have gone up by 11 per cent in January alone. An unusually warm winter in Andalucia and cheap flights coupled to make this culturally rich and picturesque part of the world the destination of choice for thousands of tourists. The data shows that there was a 16.2 per cent rise in the number of visitors from the UK to Spain which equates to 706,000 holidaymakers. The British accounted for 20.14 per cent of the total number of tourists whilst

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SPANISH VISITORS: British holidaymakers account for the majority of foreign tourists. the French followed the Brits with 13.5 per cent and the Germans were close behind with 13.1 per cent. Tourists from Scandinavia accounted for 11.2 per cent

of all the visitors and Italy 6.3 per cent. Notable increases were tourists from Switzerland and Ireland up 37 per cent and 23 per cent respectively. The group

for the ‘rest of the world’ rose by 22.4 per cent to a total of 239,000 tourists meaning that many more international tourists are visiting Spain.

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Two men arrested with stolen car and cash GUARDIA CIVIL were carrying out routine checks when they stopped the vehicle By John Smith ALERT officers of the Guardia Civil were carrying out routines checks in the Calahonda area when they saw a

Fantastic tourism forum THE fifth edition of the Inter Eco Forum will be held in Marbella this weekend with the exciting international conference planning to discuss tourist relations between Spain and Russia among other matters. This year is being designated the year of tourism between the two countries as a marketing ploy. Professionals from Russia, the Czech Republic and Slovenia will also attend the forum along with various travel agencies and tour operators. It will be inaugurated by Mayor Jose Bernal and take place in the Hotel Melia Don Pepe on March 3 and 4. The loud and proud Russian community of the Costa del Sol is particularly vibrant in Marbella.

When you meet royalty MARBELLA is to host a protocol course by communication agency Marie-Noelle Comunicacion with principal speaker Carlos Mohino, an expert in protocol, member of the Spanish Royal Household staff and professor at Malaga University. The course will take place on Friday March 4 in Marbella and is intended to assist businesses in the most appropriate way to conduct themselves with both local and overseas customers and suppliers.

green Mercedes S500 drive past carrying two suspicious looking people and when they stopped it, not only was the documentation said to be false, but the car also had fake Irish

number plates. When interviewed, it turned out that both men had criminal records and whilst the Spanish driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identification papers were in order, his

passenger - a Frenchman of North African extraction - was holding fake papers. When the officers searched the car, they discovered some â&#x201A;Ź50,000

in cash in a carrier bag in the boot and the driver explained that the car belonged to a friend who had advised them that they could use the cash if needed.

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Rubbish wars STRIKE will go ahead as scheduled By Matthew Elliott AS the parties failed to reach an eleventh hour agreement, the Malaga waste collectors strike of 2016 will go ahead as scheduled. The Limasa workers union stormed out of a meeting with local authority officials after receiving an of-

fer they classified as a joke. The key demands are rest on weekends, 15 days of holidays between June and September and 21 further days off throughout the remainder of the year. This has been agreed to in principle, but a sticking point is the request for a productivi-

ty bonus which council chiefs are only willing to pay between 2017 and 2018. The mayor is reportedly scrambling to make a deal before the city reeks of old paella and nappies with other meetings between the feuding parties scheduled throughout the week.

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IN a scene reminiscent of a Hollywood set, a Mercedes drove 200 metres through Malaga City with a woman holding onto the bonnet for dear life. The 22-year-old and her boyfriend had an altercation with the driver over right of passage in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cobbled streets before the woman, in her 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, allegedly drove straight into them. Police and ambulance services attended the scene and the woman was shaken but uninjured. Police have now opened an investigation into who was at fault, with the driver claiming the younger woman flung herself on the car intentionally.

CLAIMING that as a touristic destination the town should be more environmentally friendly, the Estepona Council has announced a project to eliminate waste from beaches and creeks. Waste waters will be removed and transferred to the main sewage system through the introduction of new and improved pipes.

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Against the current way TAXI drivers in Malaga have flown into a collective rage as a new front in their doomed battle against progress opened up. An invasion from Madrid has seen a new private car service firm hit the streets with a contingent of 30 highend vehicles, smartphone technology and highly developed plans to make their presence felt on the streets. Cabify is a mobile application service that connects people and businesses to freelance drivers with private taxi licences and which has a fleet of more than 4,000 vehicles in the Spanish capital. It has made the most of a huge gap in the market while global firm Uber continue their war with the Spanish

courts and are yet to set up shop in the country. Cabify claim there are a huge amount of drivers willing to work with them in Malaga and have set their sights on a huge expansion. Prices are generally around 20 per cent cheaper than taxis, cars usually better and the collection process far more user friendly. Prices are calculated via the fastest route on GPS, traffic fares don’t contribute to cost and the driver gets an 80 per cent share of the fee, with the remainder going to Cabify. The news is a huge blow to the Spanish taxi industry which has long been raging against the liberalisation of the market.

A stain on Marbella AN ILLEGAL rubbish tip in Marbella will finally be shut down after 18 years of operation poisoning the environment. The Huerta El Penon site was found to be in breach of sustainability and environmental regulations. The facility will now be closed within 30 days as the council is spurred into action by the threat of a €2 million fine for its being kept open on its watch. The measure should not affect waste collec-

tion in the city due to an agreement reached with the Costa del Sol community of towns. An estimated 100,000 tons of debris were ditched on the site annually, with a significant chunk of that coming from municipal works. The dump had seen several fires in its history due to the accumulation of furniture and other flammables and, true to its name, had also frequently emitted toxic gases.

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WALL DEMOLISHED: Works have been undertaken to prevent it collapsing naturally. By Matthew Elliott AN urgent intervention has been carried out on the seaside promenade in Marbella between Malibu and the Guadalpin Banus

hotel. Experts demolished a three metre tall wall in order to prevent it collapsing naturally and possibly causing serious injury to unsuspecting passersby. The danger unfolded after the storms

that struck Malaga Province of late, weakening the wall as waves crashed relentlessly against it. The measures are temporary and the council expects to rebuild the wall very soon.

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Not on best behaviour A HIGH school teacher in Arroyo de la Miel is under investigation for allegedly threatening and insulting his students after they and parents complained about a pattern of virulent comments aimed in their direction. Students have claimed that they suffered an almost daily barrage of insults, ranging from the strange to the sociopathic, while parents have alleged racist and xenophobic undertones to the remarks. The first complaint was registered when the teacher allegedly said “You make me feel sick, I am going to make your life impossible. I am going to cut my veins because of you.” A Moroccan student said that she was asked “How long have you been allowed in this country?” and a 19year-old student, still in high school, claimed the teacher offered him better marks should he speak well of him to the inspector.

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Key works WHILE children were enjoying some much needed respite from classes during the Semana Blanca holidays, workers in Mijas were busy using the quiet period to perform key maintenance works on local schools.

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A NEW set of history conferences will take place in Benalmadena offering the chance to explore the town and region’s intriguing past. The events hope to contribute to the values of local residents.

Easter app EASTER will finally have a mobile app devoted to its celebration in the Costa del Sol. Marbella Semana Santa (holy week) has created the app to provide weather forecasts, itineraries, and photos free of charge.

CAMINITO DEL REY: A daunting walkway along a gorge in El Chorro. By Matthew Elliott FLUSH with its new found success, the Caminito del Rey is in a position to be considering eight different offers over who should have the privilege of managing the legendary attraction. The daunting

walkway along a gorge in El Chorro has seen remarkable numbers of visitors swell to its gates since key renovations last year. Prospective businesses hoping to manage the facilities must have an annual turnover of at least €750,000 and pay a minimum tax of €75,000, which will then

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be injected into the Caminito’s upkeep. The contract is expected to be awarded within the next two months. Meanwhile the attraction’s website has received an astonishing 2.2 million visits by 1.3 million unique users in its first year of operation.

A TOTAL of five people have been sentenced in connection with the shooting of a man, with the gunman receiving five years in prison, his accomplice given a restraining order, and three other individuals given eight month terms for covering up the crime. All admitted lying to the police over the shooter’s complicity while the main culprit must also pay €50,000 to the victim who needed emergency surgery on a perforation in his colon. The motive appears to be frequent arguments which inspired the gunmen and his accomplice to locate the victim in the streets of Malaga City, shoot him, and then flee the scene. The crime happened in September 2014 and according to police the man would have died had he not received urgent care.

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Chess game AN activity programme launched in Estepona will see a chess tournament take place on March 12 at 10am in Calle Real. There are 150 spaces available and only players who are members of chess federations can register.

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Graffiti on HQ Rentals raise of People’s Party the roof GUARDIA are trying to find the vandals

18 stalls A VINTAGE market will take place in Fuengirola on Sunday March 6 with a huge variety of hand made clothing, vinyl records, posters and handicrafts in the central square of the marina from 11am until 5.30pm.

Dog park A PARK built exclusively for dogs will soon grace the modern village of Alhaurin de la Torre with construction expected to begin in May. With space for games, and a special toilet area.

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RENTS have shot up in Malaga as a hefty increase in the number of tourists makes its mark and the city’s growth potential finally comes to fruition. Property rents in 2015 rose by an incredible 13.5 per cent, a rise four times bigger than the national Spanish average. Across the province it is now the second most expensive city after Marbella with an average rent per square metre of €7.8 compared to €9.6 in the celebrity hotspot. Lower salaries and poor job stability have made renting a far more viable and attractive option for young professionals.

Sports empire GRAFFITI ATTACKS: Have reported to the Guardia Civil. By Emily Chettle A SERIES of intimidating graffiti attacks targeting the head office of the People’s Party in Mijas has been reported to the Guardia Civil

on February 29. The Guardia Civil has opened an investigation to find the vandals of the graffiti. This is the second spate of similar graffiti incidents in the last few months

which have targeted the Mijas People’s party. Last year, death-threats aimed at the wife of the form e r M i j a s m a y o r, A n g e l Nozal were plastered on the office wall.

A BRAND new athletics track is on the cards for Estepona as a blueprint is drawn up detailing the location and design. Permits will then be requested and, assuming everything goes to plan, construction may begin this summer. The facility is expected to

be built next to the sports fairgrounds and Felipe VI auditorium and will be a welcome tandem addition to the karting track planned for Monterroso creek. The track is expected to be of sufficient quality to host major sporting events and allow top class athletes to train.

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Fire death A FIRE in Fuengirola killed an 85-year-old man on Monday February 29. The blaze struck his apartment on Calle Ollerias at around 6pm. Rescuers found the man unconscious but could not save him.

Hate crimes AUTHORITIES in Marbella will pioneer a new programme in schools aimed at promoting the equality and welfare of the LGBTQ community. There will also be several conferences on dealing with hate crimes.

1st woman TONI LEDESMA, the first woman in history to be appointed mayor of Alhaurin el Grande, has vowed to keep the ball rolling and provide residents with all the essential services they need.

Oncology talks come to Marbella COUNCIL will always support the health professionals By John Smith THERE is to be an innovative new presentation supported by Marbella Council on Oncology and Repairing Breast Surgery to be held at the Puente Romano Hotel in Marbella on March 4, which has been organised by plastic surgeon Manuel Tafalla in collaboration with Ochoa Clinic. Health councillor Ana Isabel Gonzalez said during the announcement of the event that “the council will always back proposals that support the health professionals and, on this occasion, it is a very interesting course which informs about the latest techniques on breast oncology.” One technique, known as lipofilling, involves injecting the patient with their own fat cells to carry out the remodelling which produces symmetrical and natural breasts within two months of removal. It is a safe procedure that has few side effects and does not cause rejection be-

LATEST TECHNIQUES: Screening for breast cancer. cause no synthetic products are used. During the course of the day, four of the best Spanish plastic surgeons including Dr Tafalla from Ochoa Clinic, Dr Jaume Ma-

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sia from Sant Pau Hospital in Barcelona, Dr Fontdevilla from Barcelona Clinic Hospital and Dr Cesar Casado from Madrid will speak.

ESTEPONA Council has announced a new plan to improve lighting in the town’s main green areas. The project, Deputy Mayor Blas Ruzafa explained, will mostly focus on providing lighting for roundabouts and gardens on the town’s main thoroughfares. An area of 11,500m2 will receive new improved lighting over the next four months, Ruzafa said, and there are plans to employ LED technology to comply with energy efficiency and quality guidelines. “Not only does LED technology provide a cosy atmosphere, it is also environmentally efficient,” Ruzafa said. The work has already started on Avenida del Carmen.

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School’s in A BRAND new secondary school is on the cards for Benalmadena after the initial approval of plans. The plot presented occupies a space of 6,000 square metres and the school has been called for by residents.

Hot stuff IN a sign of the city’s blooming reputation, Malaga will see a new office of Sotheby’s Realty open sometime in 2017. The international company has offices in Marbella, Madrid, Miami and New York.

Burnt out AN arson attack saw three cars and a motorbike set ablaze in the province’s capital. Luckily no one was injured and firefighters were quickly on the scene, evacuating a nearby building as a precaution.

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New lights to save cash WORK has started on the street lights By Emily Chettle MARBELLA Town Council has started work on replacing the street lights in the Ricardo Soriano Avenue as the old street lights did not comply with the energy efficiency parameters. The new lighting network will bring annual savings of 34,247 kilowatts per hour which equates to €4,563 per year.

MARBELLA: The old street lights did not comply with energy parameters.

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Youngster abused by her brother A YOUNG girl was found in the boot of a car travelling by ferry from the Spanish enclave of Melilla to the mainland in 2013. The Moroccan youngster had allegedly been abused by her adopted brother who was driving the car and police arranged for her to stay with various homeless shelters in Malaga Province. Earlier this year her brother came to request that she

stay with him in Madrid which had seemed like a good solution to the authorities for the vulnerable 15year-old. It fell apart, however, when she contacted the manager of her hostel in Alhaurin el Grande by WhatsApp and told him how she was forced to cover her head and suffered sexual abuses. The brother has now been arrested and the girl returned to Malaga Province.

Andalucia Day ANDALUCIA DAY was celebrated in style in Fuengirola over the weekend of February 27, when the Plaza de España was transformed into an exciting sports and leisure complex. Various workshops were arranged including zumba class, mask making, jewellery-making and creating gifts out of recycled goods. The Andalucian flag was raised in the Plaza de España on the Sunday followed by a concert by a local band. Dances and musical performances took place in numerous streets in Los Boliches in Fuengirola which included demonstrations on local dances where the audience were encouraged to participate. There were also opportunities for the public to learn different skills.

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Helping domestic violence victims THE La Cala de Mijas Lions recently presented a cheque for €1,000 to Pat Jay the co-ordinator for AMUSVIG, a charity which aims to help victims of domestic violence. Pat explained that a group of Spanish and English speaking ladies who lived mainly inland picked up the plight of 35 ladies and children and gave them a fabulous Christmas and also organised a walk which raised €5,000. Loli and Anabelle who are the charity organisers work tirelessly taking members to court and resolving issues. The Lions’ donation will go towards a selection of children’s books as sadly often, in this time of grief, the mothers and children flee the family home with nothing.

More U3A events ANOTHER interesting and educational talk takes place in the reference library at Lux Mundi, Calle Nueva 3, Fuengirola as shown below; Wednesday March 9 The 1960s - Art in the 1960s In this talk, Art Historian Liz Cochrane looks at the astonishing variety and creativity of 1960s Art, ranging from Op Art and its influence on fashion to the monumental sculptures of

Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. The talk will run from 11am to 12.30pm All talks are free to members and non-members are most welcome but will be charged €5 for each visit. Full details of these and other groups can be found online at www.u3acostadelsol.org or Facebook at www.facebook. com/groups/U3ACDS.

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YOUNG COMPETITORS: Use the facilities in order to train.

Benalmadena welcomes Finns DIFFICULT to train in their own country By Matthew Elliott THE Yacht Club in Benalmadena hosted a group of young Finnish yacht competitors who, for the third year in a row, will use the facilities in order to train in Benalmadena waters because of the difficulties to train in their

home country due to the rough water. The youngsters, aged between nine and 13, come from the city of Espoo and trust that Benalmadena is the ideal place for them to learn and train for yacht races. They said “Benalmadena offers us a great chance to train as our waters do not have the tides found here.”

A DELEGATION from the council visited the health centre in Arroyo de la Miel to check on its accessibility for people with reduced mobility. Health councillor Alicia Laddaga and Operative Services councillor Salvador Rodriquez paid the visit to check on various works underway to help the disabled access the health facilities, one such work is the installation of a ramp with a metal handrail. Laddaga said “it was a demand from the users as well as from the staff of the centre, who were asking for the repairing of the step that prevented people with reduced mobility from accessing the centre by themselves.”

Busy youths MORE than 3,000 people took part in youth activities organised by Fuengirola council in 2015. Activities included a spring campus party, theatre workshops, a Halloween make-up special and exercises in entrepreneurship.

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Bets are in for El Scorchio SUNNY day is expected for Easter this year Photo by spanishsnapper via shutterstock

EASTER PROCESSIONS: Fundamental to Spain’s religion and soul.

By Matthew Elliott THE processions of Easter may appear something of a curiosity to British expats who marvel in the artful dedication and passion, doubtlessly comparing it to the more staid celebrations of churches and vicaries from Shropshire to Shrewsbury. For many Spanish people, however, bringing the Easter festivities and fervour out onto the street is fundamental to their national religion and soul. So while the British would

be pleasantly surprised to scrounge a few sunny days out of the Easter Holidays, the Spanish are filled with dread by the prospect of rain ruining their parade. Already weather forecasters and news reports are charged with wild speculation and archaic meteorology measures. Science can put a man on the moon, but it cannot yet accurately predict the weather, so the faithful are left with the scraps of statistics. One estimation, which seems more like

something pulled out of the hat at 4.45pm in a Leicester Ladbrokes after a bad day at the races, has pundits mulling over how there has been at least one rainy day from March 20 to 27 (Easter Week this year) 68 per cent of the time since records began in 1948. While Spaniards, betting men, and anxious grandmothers get to grips with that head spinning stat, Brits on the Costa del Sol can be rest assured that they’ll see at least one fine sunny day.

Towing trouble on the streets A TOW truck worker doing his job suffered a blow to the face and verbal injury when he began towing away an illegally parked vehicle. The couple who owned the car have now been fined and ordered to pay the victim compensation. The vicious assault took place in Malaga and saw the woman smash the driver in the face,

breaking his glasses and causing minor injury. Her partner then shouted obscenities and threatened the man. The woman will pay a fine of €540 and a further €813 to recompense the driver for his broken spectacles. Her accomplice meanwhile has been ordered to pay the man €540 for placing him under duress.

Vandals strike yet again DESPITE building a fence specifically to avoid such travesties, the Marbella Petanque Club has once again been the victim of vandalism. Wanton young arsonists set the building on fire,

and the roof was completely destroyed by the ensuing flames. It is estimated that the total damage could reach €30,000 as a consequence of the attack, apparently initiated by

one of the youths setting a plastic chair on fire. Petanque is a form of boules which originated in France and is immensely popular among the elderly populations of England and Spain.

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All change MARBELLA Town Hall has announced that the telephone number for its Tourism Department has changed to 952 768 760.

Good cause THE mosque in Benalmadena held a benefit event for local disabled people which saw children’s activities, facepainting and a bouncy castle all help raise funds for a good cause. An enormous paella was also served to attendees.

Ring road A NOTICEABLE improvement in Alhaurin de la Torre’s communication with the outside world is on the cards with work on a new ring road expected to start in 2017. The procedure should also cut down on congestion in the town centre.

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To be, or not to be that is the question RESTAURANTS have cancelled bookings due to lack of spaces By Matthew Elliott YES to a new cycling lane, no to the removal of a parking space. Such are the instructions of Pedregalejo residents who appear split between the joys of cycling safely and the necessity of parking during the busy summer months. The admission by the local mobility councillor that a proposed new cycle lane through the east end of Malaga City might involve the removal of a few parking spots raised eyebrows among residents and local workers. In fact the president of the neighbours association has flat out rejected the loss of even one space, so crucial are th e y in a city re n o w ne d for its parking difficulty. Owners of restaurants on the promenade have noted that even now that there is no cycle lane, they still have to cancel reservations due to a lack of

MALAGA CITY: Renowned for its parking difficulty. parking facilities being available in the area. An ominous sign of trouble to come was seen when business owners mused

loudly that residents and hospitality workers may be forced to mount a public protest against any shrinking of parking spaces.

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Concert for jazz lovers A FANTASTIC jazz concert will take place at the Casa de la Cultura with the Ernesto Aurignac Quartet performing tonight, Thursday March 3, in Fuengirola. All jazz lovers are being encouraged to attend the once in a lifetime event at 8.30pm at a cost of just €5. Ernesto Aurignac is considered one of the best jazz saxophonists in Spain. He was born in Malaga in 1982, where he graduated at a very early age from the Superior Conservatory. Later, he studied jazz, modern harmony, and auditory improvisation in Barcelona. He has performed all over the world, in such countries as Finland, the US, Poland, Australia, Ecuador, Canada, Germany, and Mexico.

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Works now complete IMPROVEMENT works on Calle Madroños and building of a new park on Calle Oropendolas, both in Fuengirola’s Torreblanca area, are now complete. Work on Calle Madroños included renovation of a 2,000m2 area including renewal of supply networks, local Mayor Ana Mula and Town Planning councillor Maria Hernandez reported. Meanwhile the park, built between Calles Alondras and Golondrinas includes a children’s playground and sports and equipped exercise areas.

Key access A COMMITTEE on operative diversity will be set up by the Marbella Universal Accessibility Board tasked with checking whether municipal establishments comply with accessibility rules. Key goals are to ensure public buildings are accessible and do not possess any entry barriers. Outside public spaces, transport and communications will also be considered.

Lions still helping RECENTLY the La Cala de Mijas Lions revisited Encina Laura in Alhaurin de la Torre which is an association which aims to provide skills to young people with learning difficulties. They have printing machines, badge makers, kilns for their pottery, artworks and much more and on their latest visit, representatives of the charity were treated to a delicious paella made by the students. The president of Encina Laura, Idefonso Mancera Martin was delighted to receive a cheque for €4,250 which had been offered to provide better equipment at the centre.

Marathon efforts for Age Care support FUNDS are raised by the charity shop or by donations By John Smith AGE CARE volunteer and supporter Jaime Galvez Torres has been presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by Syd Weldon, the president of Age Care, for successfully completing a full marathon in Malaga and two half marathons in Antequera and Marbella during the latter part of 2015. The president also presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Maureen who owns the Junction Bar, Benalmadena for raising funds for Age Care over the last few months by a variety of fundraising events and activities. Age Care is a fully registered non-profit making organisation run entirely by volunteers. They hold weekly coffee mornings at five venues. Monday, Benalmadena 11am to 1pm at Bar La Iglesia, Iglesia Square, near Bonanza Square, Tuesday, Calahonda 11am to 1pm at International Baptist Church, Los Olivos shopping area, Wednesday, Fuengirola 11am to 12.30pm at Bar Salon Varietes, near Constitution Square, Thursday, La Cala at Bar Pensionista, Paseo Maritimo, Friday, Los Boliches, Fuengirola 11am to

Jaime Galvez Torres, a volunteer. 12.30pm at Hogar Jubilado, Calle Fruta. Funds are raised by the Charity Shop in El Zoco, Calahonda and by donations. If you wish to sponsor Jaime on his marathons, sponsor forms can be obtained at any of the venues and the shop. Call 675 874 308 or 635 407 255 or e-mail info@agecarecosta.org.

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Racing along the coast FEES paid to participate will go to charity By Matthew Elliott BENALMADENA will see the first ever coast race to greet its shores given an extra spark by the participation of three-time world triathlon champion Ruben Ruzafa.

Organised by Holiday World resort, the race will take place on March 6 at 11am from the entrance of the resort. Aimed at the wider public, expats and Spanish alike, the race will see two different itineraries. Adults will run 8.6

kilometres and children a shorter five kilometres across the coastal route. After the race, the award ceremony will see live music, and a massive paella in the resort’s beach club. Fees paid will go to charity.

Awareness campaign UNBEKNOWNST to many British expats, the scourge of dog excrement is proving quite a scandal right across the Costa del Sol. With protests in Mijas and DNA testing in Marbella, it was about time Malaga City placed its stool at the bar and joined in the steaming debate.

The council has now enlisted the help of local animal associations to draw up an awareness campaign to counter the spread of dog waste and its ill effects on health and hygiene. The endeavour will see drawing contests for children, who are most at risk, and information days in different districts.

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Level one - Marbella, Level two - New York MARBELLA and Puerto Banus will feature on a new level for a mobile videogame with more than 20 million downloads. The coastal towns will appear alongside various world capitals as one of the game’s new levels. Mayor Jose Bernal attended the Goya Theatre in Puerto Banus to take part in the presentation for the new level in the videogame - Skyline Skaters, which will feature Marbella, the first Spanish city which has been added to this project. The mayor stressed the video game has more than 20 million downloads, “this is an extraordinary promotion for the city which will be featured in the new level and for a month will be the first scene players can access.”

SKYLINE SKATERS: A new level featuring Marbella. “It’s a unique opportunity for the city and for this reason we want to give thanks to the business Tactile Entertainment.” Marbella joins other major world cities like New York, Paris, Chicago, Syd-

ney and Shanghai. The platform game features a cartoon style skateboarder who the player can direct around different areas of Casco Antiguo de Marbella and Puerto Banus.

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Cheque delivered to Dog House DELIGHTED to receive funds to help feed, vaccinate and rehome the dogs ALMERÍA

GRATEFUL: Much needed funds handed over to volunteer, Shirley Crawford.

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GUARDAMAR has been represented at the international tourism fair in Nantes, France. French tourists represent 14 per cent of Guardamar’s foreign visitors every year.

AN 86-year-old cyclist died on Friday (February 26) while riding on the road from Algaida to Sencelles. A car turning right hit the cyclist causing the man to fall and hit his head. He died at the scene.

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New chief DOCTOR Felix Gutierrez has been appointed as new Chief of Internal Medicine at Elche’s General Hospital, following the retirement of Dr Alberto Martin Hidalgo.

Hiker rescued A HIKER was rescued after an accident in the Sierra del Carche, Jumilla. Firefighters and a forestry agent assisted after a rescue helicopter located the man when he fell and dislocated his knee.

Wacky races ENTRANTS are wanted for a Wacky Races event in San Juan de los Terreros. The Wacky Races and Family Fun Day takes place on March 19 when there will be mini petanque, mini golf, prize draws and stalls as well as the kart race.

Improved service ORIHUELA is awaiting approval from the Ministry to provide a regular and improved bus service in Entrenaranjos, to unite buses with the coast and offer a service to Torrevieja Hospital.

Hotel thefts THE Guardia Civil has arrested two men for a wave of thefts in hotels in the area of Calvia. After forcing entry, they stole electronic devices. A third man has been charged with receiving stolen goods.

New ferry TRANSMEDITERRANEA added a new ferry to its fleet. The ship ‘Forza’ can carry around 1,000 passengers and 2,200 linear metres of cargo. The ferry left the Port of Valencia on its maiden voyage to Palma on February 23.

Nobel Prize winner MALLORCA will celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the birth of Nobel Prize winner Camilo Jose Cela who lived on the island for many years. Awarded the Nobel prize for literature in 1989, Cela produced much of his work whilst living in Mallorca.

Park to close SA COMUNA DE LLORET’S caravan area will in all probability be shut down. The news caused a great stir in Lloret which has had caravans staying there for more than 35 years. It is one of only two areas on the island with special facilities.

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TWENTY-FIVE residents of a block of flats in Torrox had to be evacuated for safety reasons after a fire broke out in a fourth floor flat last week. Luckily no personal injuries were reported.

Karate in Frigiliana THE 29th provincial karate circuit, in which locals and competitors from six other Malaga municipalities took part, was hosted by Frigiliana. Thirty people competed in the event, with 20 referees and approximately 500 spectators went along to watch.

Eggs-iting event THERE will be an Easter Bazaar at the Lux Mundi Centre in Torre del Mar running from 11am to 1pm on Friday March 11 where there will be a chance to buy small gifts, preserves, cakes, tasty food, second hand goods, books and local arts and crafts.

Celebrating Andalucia Day BENAJARAFE was just one of the local towns and villages which took Andalucia Day (Sunday February 28) seriously, with music, songs and dancing along with paella for all near the town hall.

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VOLUNTEERS holding the fort at the Dog House Foundation, following the death of its founder, were delighted to receive much needed funds to help feed, vaccinate and rehome the remaining dogs. Following the success of a canine photo shoot in Mojacar, organiser, Brad Swift, travelled to HuercalOvera to hand over a cheque for €335 raised from the event. Volunteer, Shirley Crawford, gratefully received the cheque. Brad toured the centre during his visit and reported that the rehoming was going well and that everyone was working hard to find homes for all the animals.

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Up in smoke GUARDIA CIVIL officers seized 250 packets of cigarettes from a sweet shop in La Mojonera and a phone shop in Berja. The offending articles came from abroad, were of different brands, without seals and naturally had no taxes paid on them.

Child councillors SOME children from the Atalaya de la Villa primary school met the mayor of Nijar and pretended to be councillors for the day.

Washed ashore A FEMALE pilot whale that measured more than four metres and a small striped dolphin were among many sea creatures to have washed up on Almeria’s beaches in recent weeks. The causes remain unclear.

Football coaching BUDDING football coaches in Albox have the opportunity to fast-track into their dream job with a coaching course. The sports department of Albox Town Council is collaborating with the Spanish Football Federation organising a course beginning in April.

Prettiest village VOTING is underway in the official ‘most beautiful villages in Spain’ competition and the winner will be announced on October 1. Mojacar currently sits 12th in the voting line-up.

Better late... EARLIER plans to turn Novelda’s San Felipe chapel into a cultural centre shelved by the previous council have been revived. The present town hall has now asked the Diputacion for €100,000 to restart the project.

Driving force ACQUIRING a driving licence in the Valencian Community costs €723 compared with the national average of €629 if the applicant passes first time. The cheapest place in Spain is La Coruña (Galicia) where tuition and tests cost €500.

Caught at last THE National Police, complying with an international arrest warrant, detained a 49year-old Dutch woman in Altea. She is wanted in Holland for money-laundering, false evidence and belonging to a drug-trafficking group that operated in the Netherlands, the UK and the US.

Student work DENIA’S UNED centre and Masymas-Fornes supermarkets have signed an agreement to allow degree students to obtain work experience within the chain’s management departments.

Mango gin THE group Dianium Wines & Spirits, a Denia business dedicated to the exporting of wines and liquors has launched a new gin range which will include the world’s first mango gin.

Davis Cup A BENIDORM judge is investigating €607,700 paid to the company which organised the Davis Cup there in 2009. According to the company this was incurred when the tennis courts were repositioned on the orders of the Spanish Tennis Federation 10 days before the event began.

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SAS strikes SWEDEN: Around 900 pilots are now in talks over a possible strike relating to wages at Swedish airline SAS. Workers have already been on strike. Pilots from six other airlines have shown support for staff at Scandinavia’s largest airline.

Girl power SWEDEN: Female politicians and local government managers are, for the first time, earning more than their male colleagues, according to a new study. The average monthly salary of women working full time in top roles in Sweden’s cities is 58,925 kronor (€6,181) a month, compared to 57,925 kronor (€6,076) for men.

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German beer FOURTEEN of Germany’s most popular beers are suspected of containing carcinogenic properties including traces of pesticide. The Environmental Institute in Munich conducted tests on the 14 beers with the highest sales figures in Germany and all of them contained traces of pesticide Glyphosate.

GIRLFRIEND said they have no future FORMER England footballer Adam Johnson’s girlfriend has told a jury that they are no longer in a relationship. Stacey Flounders, 26, when cross examined stated that she did not see a future with the football player at the moment and that they will just remain friends.

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Adele cleans up HELLO singer Adele, 27, swooped four Brit awards at the glamorous awards ceremony on February 24. Now the most successful artist at the Brit awards since Blur in 1995, Adele cleaned up at this year’s prize giving ceremony.

Didcot catastrophe THREE people were reported missing after part of the Didcot power station collapsed. Families of the missing few visited the site as tributes flooded in to a man understood to have died in the tragedy.

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JANUARY saw the highest output of vehicle manufacturing in eight years with more than 137,000 cars built. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said the industry had enjoyed a “strong start” to 2016, continuing its impressive performance in recent years.

Budget cuts DESPITE a record high in tax revenue, the German government are potentially due to cut budgets due to increasing numbers of refugees draining resources. “Money for other things we might want is simply not there, even if the numbers look different at first sight,” junior finance minister Jens Spahn explained.

Car manufacturing on the up.

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Surplus food DENMARK: The first supermarket in Denmark selling unwanted surplus food has opened for business. WeFood in Copenhagen sells produce that would normally be destined for the bin. Princess Marie and the Minister for Food and the Environment, Eva Kjer Hansen opened the store.

Immigrant sex NORWAY: One in four sex offenders in Norway has an immigrant background according to a new report. In 2015, there were 399 people convicted of sexual offences, of which, 90 had an immigrant background.

Budget airlines NORWAY: Budget airlines, Ryanair and Norwegian are close to announcing a partnership, according to recent reports. Details remain to be slogged out before Norwegian and Ryanair enter into a formal collaboration.

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIVE Afghan migrants have returned back to Kabul voluntarily after deciding Germany lacked prospects, officials have stated. Transport was arranged for 107 men, 18 women and 10 children.

Limit on pay FORTY-FOUR PER CENT of Germans want the government to set an upper limit on how much companies pay their employees, a new survey has revealed. Voters in favour of Germany setting a maximum salary outweighed those who were against it.

Washed up DENMARK: A huge fin whale has washed up on the north western coast of Jutland near the city of Blokhus. The stranded whale is over 20 metres long - but not one of the largest of its species, which can be up to 25 metres in length.

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COMPENSATION CALLS: For passengers who have to stand on trains.

Crowded Dutch railways TRAIN passengers should be compensated for their journey DUTCH national railway company NS should pay compensation to passengers who have to stand because trains are too crowded, according to one organisation. The director said, ‘We think train passengers should be compensated for at least 50 per cent of the cost of their journey as long as problems are unresolved.’

WWII men THE 75th anniversary of Amsterdam’s mass strike, triggered by the detention of 427 Jewish men during World War II, has been remembered. Trams, buses and

DUTCH PRESS the metro stopped for one minute to remember the February 1941 strike which is considered to be the only mass protest against the Nazi round-up of the Jews.

Like father like son NEARLY all the sons of Amsterdam’s notorious criminal bosses have gone

down the same path and have criminal records. Half of the off-spring have served behind bars. Findings show, nine out of 10 sons had been in trouble with the police and half had been jailed for assault or possession of weapons. One had been killed in a gangland shooting.

Join the oil queue AROUND 40 oil tankers are queuing off the coast of Rotterdam for an improvement in oil prices, before selling their loads. Prices are at an all-time low due to over production.

Classical niche A CRAFTSMAN from Wurzburg who produces handmade classical instruments has created a niche for himself custom designing them in the images of customer’s girlfriends or other concepts. Examples include a double bass with a naked woman’s back airbrushed on the body and a guitar shaped like Africa.

German cities MUNICH, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt all made the top 10 best cities to live in the world. Munich came out on top of the European cities, in fourth place. The standards of living were evaluated and rated out of 230 cities.

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Spanish Treasury boosts economy THEY were successful in their fight against fraud in 2015 By John Smith THE director of the Treasury Santiago Menendez has congratulated his staff on their success in the fight against fraud during 2015, which has seen an increase in the amount recovered by no less than 27 per cent, and the money has been a sig-

is the amount that the Spanish Treasury claims that it has recovered from fighting tax fraud during 2015.

RYANAIR: Carried the largest number of passengers.

AENA a huge success ANYONE who invested in the airport management company AENA when it was privatised in 2015, has made a very good return for the money spent. With its network of 46 airports including London Luton, it has reported that 2015 saw an increase in profit to €833 million, which is an increase

nificant boost for the Spanish economy. He advised that they have been concentrating their resources on large taxpayers who have previously been able to reduce their payments by use of legal loopholes, illegal avoidance and the ‘black

“It is easy for consumers to be lulled into complacency by ample stocks and low prices but they should heed the writing on the wall.” Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency. Photo by Evstafiev Photo Credit Ramon Espelt Photography

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of 74 per cent over 2014 profits. The Spanish government benefitted from receipt of more than €200 million in 2015, and it was revealed that over 207 million passengers travelled through its airports, with Ryanair carrying the largest number at 35 million.

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Nissan disables app NISSAN has disabled one of its own apps as it could have been used to hack its Leaf electric cars. Although it has known for some weeks about the flaw in the software, which could have allowed a hacker to run down the battery and review details of recent journeys, the company did not consider this a serious problem, but took action once news of the glitch was posted on social media.

Bimbo strike THIS is not an unusual walk out by ‘flighty’ women, but a strike of bread workers using the slogan ‘without a future there will be stale bread’, in order to try to persuade the owners not to close the Bimbo factory in Palma, Mallorca. There are six strikes planned initially, starting in Palma and rolling out to other bakeries in the group including Madrid.

Airport back on runway THE Ciudad Real airport has still not been sold, despite at least two previous announcements that it was. Now interested parties have been invited to submit new bids for the entire property, with a minimum starting price of €50 million.

€9 billion is the amount that Abengoa SA is said to owe in the US which has resulted in it filing for bankruptcy protection in America.

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They were given just three days to submit their bids to the court, which is controlling the sale, but after all of these months of waiting, it does appear slightly unusual to give such a short deadline.

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Three Chinese bankers have been bailed THREE directors of the Chinese Bank ICBC, who were arrested in Madrid as part of an investigation into money laundering, have each been released from prison following the payment of €100,000. The bank insists that it is continuing to operate normally within Spain and is cooperating with the Spanish authorities in their investigations.

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Google now in trouble with France By John Smith THE tax arrangement that the British government was so happy to boast about, whereby the Exchequer received £130 million (€165 m i l l i o n ) t o c o v e r a p e r i o d o f 11 years during which the internet search engine earned £24 billion (€30 billion), has not only been criticised by Parliament, but is looking more of a joke when compared to what the French authorities are now demanding. Following investigations into the companies’ activities in France, the government there is asking that Google pay €1.6 billion in back taxes, and this will no doubt be the matter of some discussion between company CEO Sundar Pichai who is visiting France and will be meeting the French economy minister Emmanuel Macron. It is not known whether this is a negotiating ploy by the French government, which would be content to accept a lesser payment, but it was only earlier in February that Finance Minister Michel Sapin stated that he would not enter a deal with any global company that owed back taxes. As has been previously an-

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FINANCE MINISTER stated he would not enter a deal with any global company that owed back taxes

GOOGLE: French government have asked the company to pay €1.6 billion in back taxes. nounced, Brussels is also scrutinising the way in which these large, mainly American companies are

able to siphon money off to legitimate EU-based ‘tax havens’, to the detriment of the countries in which

these goliaths are trading. Starbucks and Fiat Chrysler were told they must pay back up to €30

million in taxes, but even this relatively small amount is being disputed, and Starbucks has declared that it will appeal the decision, whilst other investigations into tax deals with companies like Amazon and Apple, continue.

Starbucks and Fiat Chrysler were told they must pay back up to €30 million in taxes, but even this relatively small amount is being disputed It is to be wondered whether the relatively low-key announcement of the appointment of new senior officers at HMRC has anything to do with the criticism that the British government has received over the Google deal, and it remains to be seen whether these new appointees will take more stringent action against other companies. In the meantime, Spain appears to be biding its time, waiting for a stable government and watching the results of other members’ actions.

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LATEST REPORT: Indicates its belief that 2016 is likely to be difficult. ment but is ready to raise its head again at any point, it can be seen that the putative recovery in Spain could well come to a halt

quite quickly, although Spain did manage to sell a large volume of bonds during February. Finally, to add to the financial

woes, the European Union is insisting that the 2016 budget be reviewed and resubmitted by April of this year, even if there is to be

a new election, which could result in a new government who would be likely to amend the previous budget anyway.

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By John Smith THE latest economic report from the Banco de España (Bank of Spain) indicates its belief that 2016 is likely to be difficult, and in its words ‘complex for the volatility and uncertainty in the markets’. It forecasts a tightening of credit to business as well as an increase in debt, which will be made worse if the price of crude o i l d o e s n o t r e c o v e r, a s l o s s e s from the energy companies will h a v e a k n o c k - o n e ff e c t o n t h e banks. When these factors are coupled with the fact that global stock markets are performing as poorly as they have done for years, then the recipe for 2016 is not encouraging. Add to this the continued wariness of foreign investors, whilst both the matter of the establishment of a stable government and the Catalan ‘difficulty’ remain, which is low profile at the mo-

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IT forecasts a tightening of credit to business and an increase in debt

ALBERT RIVERA: Was invited to visit the British ambassador to Spain. IN a very unusual move, it is reported that the leader of Ciudadanos, Albert Rivera, was invited to visit the British Ambassador to Spain, following an attack on the agreement reached between Great Britain and the other 27 Heads of State in the EU, which he made in a radio interview.

In his direct manner of speaking, he claimed in the interview that the EU had ‘dropped its trousers before Cameron’, and that he was very sorry that the Spanish government had publicly supported the concessions granted to the United Kingdom. With the fact that he may one day be-

come part of a ruling coalition in Spain, and in the assumption that Britain will remain within the Union, it would appear that Ambassador Manley wanted to take the opportunity to clarify Britain’s position, and remind Mr Rivera of the value of British investment in Spain, and of course vice versa.

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So much to say this week THE USA election, political correctness gone mad and Tony Blackburn’s witch-hunt LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

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SO much to say and so little space to say it in. Not generally a problem with the old boy’s scribbles, but a definite drawback in this issue. Column content has to stretch from this week’s CND demonstration, an event attended by Corbyn, where in defence of their views, one couple arrogantly remarked that ‘some countries at war at the moment had nuclear weapons, but weren’t using them anyway’! Well of course they weren’t. That’s the whole idea. Nuclear weapons are… A deterrent! Do you think America would have atomic bombed Hiroshima or Nagasaki had Japan also been a nuclear power? On to the subject of America’s next president, which looks increasingly like being Trump or Clinton. The USA’s choice between a somewhat unhinged business tycoon, whose extreme ideas could just possibly be the answer. Or a power mad, proven liar, with more

DONALD TRUMP: A somewhat unhinged business tycoon. skeletons in the cupboard than Winnie Mandela. An individual who apparently, when she was first lady, ordered White House employees to make no eye contact with her, and was so

unpleasant, that staff renamed the presidential 747, ‘broomstick one’! (Devils and deep blue seas come to mind). To the subject of more political correctness

gone mad. Apparently, among other insanities, you can no longer advertise for barmaids, handymen or paper boys as it may be considered sexist! Moving smoothly on to the increasingly boring subject of Brexit. Irrespective of the difficulties that could ensue for us expats, I am, nevertheless a proud Brit who truly believes that our great country may just be able to retain that hard won distinction, should it free itself from the ever increasing, arrogant shackles of the EU. And finally squeezing in, and making no comments whatsoever, on Tony Blackburn’s witch-hunt. Fat cat charity bosses, Tony Blair’s immigrant welcome mat and the woman who tripped in a pub, broke her wrist, and could receive 4.2 million pounds in compensation! Etc. Etc. Sorry no more space. (I can hear the sighs of relief from here!) Lost two dear and wonderful entertainers this week. Richard (Dicky) Fox and Vinnie Scott. RIP old friends. Sadly missed. Keep the faith. Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Legal or ludicrous? - obscure laws you didn’t know you were breaking MAKES you wonder why all these daft obsolete laws haven’t been repealed, but the government is probably far too busy Nora Johnson

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

DID you know Prince Charles couldn’t be charged for setting off a nuclear bomb? Well, according to a recent study, he’s exempt from sanction over a range of laws - and also has special rights over certain ‘crown roads.’ Problem is, nobody knows where those roads are! It’s all down, apparently, to the arcane constitutional position of the Duchy of Cornwall. This 700-year-old landowning estate, which provides the heir to the throne with an income, can’t be made criminally liable for contraventions of certain laws which include the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Nuclear Explosions (Prohibition & Inspections) Act 1998. Well, this started me thinking about ancient UK laws that have never been repealed (even

ARCANE LAW: Bans eating mince pies on Christmas Day. though statutes may have rendered some obsolete). Among the weirdest are the ones banning you from eating mince pies on Christmas Day. Guilty as charged, m’lud! But if you lock me up, you’d have to imprison at least half the UK population too... Did you also know it’s illegal to die while in

the Houses of Parliament? Which prompts the question: ‘How would they tell?’ if certain excessively low profile MPs broke this particular law. It’s illegal too to enter the Houses of Parliament wearing a suit of armour (and if you then sit down and die, you’ve REALLY blown it.) Other bizarre laws still in existence include a

ban on firing a cannon close to a house, the use of any slide upon ice or snow, or driving cattle through the streets of London. But a pregnant woman is legally entitled to relieve herself anywhere she wants! And it’s illegal not to tell the tax man anything you don’t want him to know, but it’s perfectly legal not to give him information you don’t mind him knowing (umm, yeah. I think I’ve got that). Finally, anyone who sticks a postage stamp on a letter upside-down is guilty of treason. And the head of any dead whale found on the British coast automatically becomes the property of the King, and the tail of the Queen. Legal or ludicrous? Makes you wonder why all these daft obsolete laws haven’t been repealed. But then, the Government’s probably far too busy dealing with all the endless new EU laws... and fraught upcoming referendum. 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. All profits to Cudeca charity.

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9:00am 10:30am 12:00pm 1:35pm 3:15pm 3:35pm 5:40pm 7:20pm 9:00pm 10:45pm

Doctor Dolittle Doctor Dolittle 2 License to Drive Unfinished Business The Top Ten Show 2016 The 40 Year Old Virgin Johnny English Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Unfinished Business The 40 Year Old Virgin

8:40am 9:05am 9:35am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 12:00am

Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Jump The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Inbetweeners Movie Tattoo Fixers

7:00am Barely Lethal 9:00am Revenge of the Green Dragons 10:45am Ashby 12:45pm Stretch 2:30pm Inside Out: Special 2:45pm Barely Lethal Action comedy about a special ops agent who just wants to be a normal teenager. 4:45pm Terminator Genisys 7:00pm Ashby 9:00pm Terminator Genisys 11:15pm Stretch 1:00am Revenge of the Green Dragons Two Chinese immigrants rise through the ranks of New York's brutal criminal underworld. 2:45am Unconscious A man suffering from memory loss begins to suspect his wife might not be who she claims to be.

SATURDAY TV

7:00am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am 8:15am 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 11:00am 1:00pm 3:45pm 6:00pm 9:00pm 12:30am 12:45am 1:00am 1:15am 1:30am 1:45am 2:00am 2:15am

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7:00am 7:30am 8:00am 8:30am 9:00am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 3:45pm 4:00pm 4:15pm 4:30pm 4:40pm 5:40pm 6:10pm 8:25pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 12:30am 2:00am 3:30am 5:00am 5:15am 5:30am

Game Changers Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Barclays Premier League World Game Changers Nick Kicks The Fantasy Football Club Soccer A.M. Football Live Pro 12 Rugby Live Ford Saturday Night Football Live Fight Night Football Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs An in-depth look at one of Joe Calzaghe's career defining moments. Fight Night

Sporting Rivalries Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Sporting Heroes Sporting Greats Sporting Rivalries Sporting Greats Sporting Greats Sporting Greats Sporting Greats Live Scottish Cup Football Sporting Triumphs Boxing Gold Boxing Gold Football Gold NFL Sporting Greats Football Sky Sports Boxing SNF: Game of the Day SNF: Match Choice SNF: Match Choice SNF: Match Choice SNF: Match Choice Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs

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7:00am Breakfast 8:25am Match of the Day 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am The Big Questions 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm BBC News 1:25pm Weather for the Week Ahead 1:30pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm Tennis 5:30pm Escape to the Country 6:00pm Songs of Praise 6:35pm Nature's Miracle Orphans 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Call the Midwife 10:00pm The Night Manager 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:35am Women's Football Germany v England. 1:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:50am BBC News

7:00am A to Z of TV Gardening 7:45am Great British Garden Revival 8:45am Gardeners World 9:15am An Island Parish 9:45am Countryfile 10:45am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:15pm The Best Dishes Ever 12:45pm The Best Dishes Ever 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm Triathlon World Series 3:00pm Cycling: World Track Championships 7:00pm Flog It! 8:00pm Who's the Boss? 9:00pm Steve Backshall's Extreme Mountain Challenge 10:00pm Let's Play Darts for Sports Relief 2016 11:00pm Thirteen 12:00am The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story 12:40am Shifty 2:05am Countryfile 3:00am Holby City 4:00am This is BBC Two

8:00pm Jigs and Wigs: The Extreme World of Irish Dancing 8:30pm Jigs and Wigs: The Extreme World of Irish Dancing 9:00pm Do We Really Need the Moon? 10:00pm The German Doctor 11:25pm Storyville 12:55am The Heart of Country: How Nashville Became Music City USA 2:25am Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music 3:25am Singer Songwriters at the BBC 4:25am Britain on Film In 1959 Britain's Documentary looking back at 1960s documentary Look at Life as it chronicles the changing face of British society, industry and culture. 5:00am This is BBC Four

7:15am King of Queens 7:40am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:30am Frasier 9:00am Frasier 9:30am The Simpsons 10:00am The Simpsons 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 3:00pm Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 5:00pm Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 7:15pm Channel 4 News 7:30pm The Secret Life of the Zoo 8:30pm The Jump 10:00pm American Hustle 12:40am An Officer and a Gentleman 2:55am The Secret Life of the Pub 3:50am Come Dine with Me 4:15am Come Dine with Me 4:45am Come Dine with Me 5:10am Come Dine with Me

7:00am Milkshake! 10:55am The Fairly Odd Parents 11:30am The Championship 12:30pm Goal Rush 1:00pm Police Interceptors 1:55pm The True Story 2:50pm Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 4:55pm Star Trek III: The Search for Spock 7:00pm Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 9:05pm Penn and Teller 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Grown Ups 2 12:05am You, Me and Dupree 2:10am Super Casino 4:10am The Great British Benefits Handout 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:25am Wildlife SOS Documentary series about the work of dedicated animal lovers who save injured and orphaned wild animals. 5:50am The Great Artists

7:00am 7:20am 7:40am 8:05am 8:35am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 1:30pm 1:55pm 2:25pm 2:55pm 3:25pm 3:50pm 4:25pm 4:50pm 5:20pm 5:50pm 6:15pm 6:40pm 7:10pm 7:35pm

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7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:20am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:00am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:20pm Take Me Out 1:50pm Take Me Out: The Gossip 2:55pm Back to the Future Part II 3:55pm FYI Daily 4:00pm Back to the Future Part II 5:05pm Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway 6:40pm Celebrity Catchphrase 7:40pm Back to the Future Part III 8:40pm FYI Daily 8:45pm Back to the Future Part III 10:00pm Ibiza Weekender 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Bordertown 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 1:00am American Dad!

7:00am 7:25am 8:20am 10:35am

7:00am 7:55am 8:55am 9:55am 10:55am 11:20am 11:50am 12:20pm 12:45pm

2:15pm True Lies 4:40pm Seventh Son 6:30pm Avengers: Age of Ultron 9:00pm Exodus: Gods and Kings 11:40pm True Lies 2:05am Platoon 4:20am The Top Ten Show 2016 4:40am Maverick

7:00am Barely Lethal 9:00am Revenge of the Green Dragons 10:45am Ashby 12:45pm The Top Ten Show 2016 1:00pm Barely Lethal 3:00pm Stretch 4:45pm Terminator Genisys 7:00pm Ashby 9:00pm Terminator Genisys 11:15pm Stretch 1:00am Revenge of the Green Dragons 2:45am Unconscious A man suffering from memory loss begins to suspect his wife might not be who she claims to be. 4:15am Revenge of the Green Dragons Two Chinese immigrants rise through the ranks of New York's brutal criminal underworld.

12:25pm 1:30pm 1:40pm 2:40pm 3:45pm 4:45pm 5:15pm 7:35pm 7:45pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:20pm 12:15am 1:15am 4:00am

CITV ITV News Murder, She Wrote The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV News and Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder Big Star's Little Star Off Their Rockers Moonraker Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Story of Cats Doctor Thorne ITV News and Weather Brits Behind Bars Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights Jackpot 247 Nightscreen

11:35am 12:35pm 2:45pm 3:55pm 5:55pm 8:00pm 10:00pm

11:00pm 12:35am 1:35am 1:40am 3:00am 4:00am 4:05am 4:40am

On the Buses On the Buses A Touch of Frost Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960's. Heartbeat Jane Eyre Wycliffe Agatha Christie's Marple Margery and Gladys Midsomer Murders Carry On Forever Documentary celebrating the success of the Carry On franchise. Mrs Biggs Something's Gotta Give FYI Daily Something's Gotta Give Agatha FYI Daily Agatha May the Best House Win

1:45pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:55pm 7:25pm 8:00pm 12:00am 1:00am 1:05am 2:10am 3:10am 3:35am 3:45am 4:00am

Kojak The Sweeney The Professionals The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Classic Car Show Darts Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Darts Smokin' Aces FYI Daily Smokin' Aces Ax Men Highway Patrol Movies Now ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping Innovative, value-formoney products brought directly to you at home.

8:30am Romy and Michele's High School Reunion 10:10am Father of the Bride II 12:00pm Baby's Day Out 1:45pm Horrible Bosses 2 3:35pm St. Vincent 5:20pm Father of the Bride 7:10pm Father of the Bride II 9:00pm Horrible Bosses 2 11:00pm St. Vincent 12:50am The Opposite Sex 2:30am Lake Placid 4:00am Fading Gigolo 5:35am Father of the Bride

10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:05am 2:05am

Rules of Engagement Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Hollyoaks Omnibus The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Mission: Impossible II Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Tattoo Fixers Tattoo Fixers Rude Tube The 100

SUNDAY TV

6:00am 6:15am 6:30am 7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am 8:30am 10:00am 11:30am 1:30pm 4:30pm 8:00pm 8:05pm 10:10pm 10:25pm 10:40pm 10:55pm 1:00am 1:15am 2:45am 3:45am 5:15am 5:30am

Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Game Changers Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Premier League SNF: Match Choice The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Live Ford Super Sunday Live Ford Super Sunday Football Gold Football Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Football Football The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Ford Football Special Football Gold The Sunday Supplement

7:00am How the 2015 CWC Was Won 9:00am Fight Night 12:30pm Football 3:30pm Football Gold 3:45pm Rugby Sevens Classics 3:55pm Football 6:10pm Football 8:15pm Football 10:30pm Football 10:45pm Football Gold 11:00pm Ford Football Special 12:30am Football's Greatest Managers 1:00am Football 3:00am Football 5:00am Football's Greatest II A profile of former Real Madrid and AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf. 5:30am Sporting Triumphs 5:45am Sporting Triumphs An in-depth look at one of Joe Calzaghe's career defining moments.

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Heir Hunters 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Countryside 999 12:45pm Claimed and Shamed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Moving On 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm The TV That Made Me 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm Frontline Doctors: Winter Migrant Crisis 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Cuckoo 12:15am Have I Got Old News for You

8:00am Countryside 999 8:45am Claimed and Shamed 9:15am Emergency Rescue Down Under 9:45am Mary Berry's Foolproof Cooking 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm The Chef's Protege 2:30pm Portillo's State Secrets 3:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 4:00pm A Place to Call Home 4:50pm The Life of Mammals 5:50pm Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 6:20pm Bargain Hunt 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Too Much TV 8:00pm This Farming Life 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Mary Berry's Foolproof Cooking 10:00pm The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story 10:50pm QI XL 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Timothy Spall Back at Sea 9:00pm Great Irish Journeys with Martha Kearney 9:30pm The Return of Flying Scotsman 10:00pm The Renaissance Unchained 11:00pm Imagine In Search of Happiness. 12:05am Imagine In Search of Happiness. Alan Yentob continues his train ride through Tolstoy's Russia, examining how Russia's great novelist became her great troublemaker. 1:05am Human Planet Nature series that marvels at mankind's incredible relationship with nature in the world today. 2:05am Storyville 3:35am The Renaissance Unchained

9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Car S.O.S 12:00pm Undercover Boss Canada 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 2:10pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 3:10pm Deal or No Deal 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm A New Life in the Sun 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm The Political Slot 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pm Royal Navy School 11:00pm Fresh Meat 11:50pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Jeremy Kyle's Emergency Room 4:00pm Masterpiece 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Further Tales From Northumberland 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Davina Mccall: Life at the Extreme 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm The Agenda 12:25am The Jonathan Ross Show 1:25am Jackpot 247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show

7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm Judge Rinder 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Bordertown 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm American Dad! 12:00am American Dad!

7:00am 7:25am 8:25am 9:30am 10:35am 11:00am 11:25am 11:55am 1:00pm 2:00pm

7:00am 7:15am 8:05am 8:55am 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:05pm 12:05am 1:00am 2:05am

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6:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 1:05am 2:05am 3:00am

Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Wycliffe Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960's. The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor in the House In Loving Memory On the Buses This bold, bawdy and brash sitcom hit British screens in 1969. Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Lewis A Touch of Frost Wycliffe Where the Heart is ITV3 Nightscreen

Hat-Trick Heroes Magnum, P.I. The Chase The Professionals The Sweeney Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Storage Wars Storage Wars The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Magnum, P.I. The Sweeney The Professionals Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Rugby Highlights Ax Men Kull the Conqueror FYI Daily Kull the Conqueror Bundesliga Rugby Highlights The Chronicles of Riddick 3:05am FYI Daily 3:10am The Chronicles of Riddick 4:00am Teleshopping

7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:55pm 12:55am 1:50am 2:15am 4:10am 5:00am 5:20am 5:45am

Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: New Orleans Smokescreen 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News FIA World Rally Championship Highlights - Mexico Carry on Caravanning The X Files Gotham NCIS NCIS True Crimes: The First 72 Hours Super Casino GPs: Behind Closed Doors Wildlife SOS Divine Designs House Doctor

7:00am Dracula Untold 8:45am Sword of Vengeance 10:30am Fast and Furious 7 Special 11:00am Clash of the Titans 1:00pm Last Knights 3:15pm Sword of Vengeance 5:00pm 300: Rise of an Empire 7:00pm Clash of the Titans 9:00pm Last Knights 11:15pm Sword of Vengeance

11:30am The Jewel of the Nile 1:30pm The Top Ten Show 2016 1:50pm The Other Woman 3:45pm Superfast 5:30pm Mr. Deeds 7:15pm The Cable Guy 9:00pm The Other Woman 11:00pm Ali G Indahouse 12:35am The Hooligan Factory 2:10am Superfast 3:55am Sex Ed 5:35am The Pink Panther Strikes Again

9:05am 9:35am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:10am

Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers Rude Tube The Big Bang Theory

9:00am Revenge of the Green Dragons Two Chinese immigrants rise through the ranks of New York's brutal criminal underworld. 10:45am Ashby 12:45pm Inside Out: Special 1:00pm Stretch 2:45pm Barely Lethal 4:45pm Terminator Genisys 7:00pm Ashby 9:00pm Terminator Genisys 11:15pm Stretch 1:00am Revenge of the Green Dragons Two Chinese immigrants rise through the ranks of New York's brutal criminal underworld. 2:45am Unconscious 4:15am Revenge of the Green Dragons Two Chinese immigrants rise through the ranks of New York's brutal criminal underworld.

MONDAY TV

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 11:30am 12:30pm 1:00pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 8:25pm 10:30pm 11:30pm 12:30am 1:00am 2:00am 2:30am

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Raw Goals on Sunday Ford Football Special Football League Goals Top 14 Rugby Highlights Fight Night Goals on Sunday Game Changers Fantasy Football Club Highlights Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Football League Goals Football La Liga Goals Football League Goals Fantasy Football Club Highlights Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Premier League 100 Club Fantasy Football Club Highlights

7:00am How the 2012 ICC World T20 Was Won 9:00am How the 2014 ICC World T20 Was Won 11:00am Road to the ICC World Twenty20 12:00pm History of the ICC World Twenty20 2:00pm World T20 2016 The Women 3:00pm How the 2012 ICC World T20 Was Won 5:00pm How the 2014 ICC World T20 Was Won 7:00pm Road to the ICC World Twenty20 8:00pm History of the ICC World Twenty20 10:00pm World T20 2016 The Women 11:00pm Major League Soccer 1:00am Super League Fulltime 1:30am Cricket's Greatest 2:00am How the 2012 ICC World T20 Was Won 4:00am How the 2014 ICC World T20 Was Won

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Heir Hunters 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Countryside 999 12:45pm Claimed and Shamed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Moving On 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm The TV That Made Me 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Happy Valley 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Life and Death Row 12:45am Forget Me Not 2:20am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:25am BBC News

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Jeremy Kyle's Emergency Room 4:00pm Masterpiece 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm The Inspectors are Coming 9:00pm It's Not Rocket Science 10:00pm Frustrated Britain: Caught on Camera 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Davina Mccall: Life at the Extreme 12:40am The Cube 1:35am Jackpot 247 4:00am Loose Women 4:50am Nightscreen

7:15am 8:00am 8:45am 9:15am 9:45am 10:15am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:45pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:50pm 5:50pm 6:20pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:10am 12:15am

Heir Hunters Countryside 999 Claimed and Shamed Emergency Rescue Down Under Great British Railway Journeys Victoria Derbyshire BBC News The Daily Politics The Super League Show Coast Who Do You Think You Are? A Place to Call Home The Life of Mammals Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip Bargain Hunt Eggheads Too Much TV This Farming Life Back in Time for the Weekend Who's the Boss? Scrappers Newsnight Weather Let's Play Darts for Sports Relief 2016

7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm Judge Rinder 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Quantum of Solace 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Quantum of Solace 12:10am Family Guy 12:40am Family Guy 1:10am American Dad! 1:35am American Dad! 2:00am Two and a Half Men

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8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Timothy Spall Back at Sea 9:00pm The Taff: The River That Made Wales 9:30pm The Brecon Beacons with Iolo Williams 10:00pm The Last Seabird Summer 11:00pm Indian Hill Railways Three-part series looking at the little trains that have climbed through the Indian clouds for a hundred years, from the Himalayas in the north to the Nilgiris in the south. 12:00am The Story of British Pathe 1:00am The Prosecutors: Real Crime and Punishment 2:00am The Last Seabird Summer 3:00am Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the Movies 4:00am ...Sings Musicals 5:00am This is BBC Four

7:00am 7:25am 8:25am 9:30am 10:35am 11:00am 11:25am 11:55am 1:00pm 2:05pm 3:05pm 4:10pm 5:15pm 5:50pm 6:20pm 6:55pm 8:00pm

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Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Wycliffe Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor in the House In Loving Memory On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. Midsomer Murders A Touch of Frost Wycliffe Where the Heart is ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. Teleshopping Innovative, value-formoney products brought directly to you at home.

7:00am 7:45am 8:10am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:05pm 2:10pm 3:10pm 4:10pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:55pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am

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Countdown King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Car S.O.S Undercover Boss Canada Channel 4 News Summary A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Deal or No Deal Countdown A New Life in the Sun Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Political Slot The Secret Life of the Zoo Born to be Different Gogglebox Very British Problems

Goals of the 70s Magnum, P.I. The Chase The Professionals The Sweeney Ax Men The Chase Pawn Stars Snooker Storage Wars The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Snooker Coverage and reaction from the latest Snooker event taking place. Death Race FYI Daily Death Race Ax Men Movies Now The latest movie news and reviews. ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping Innovative, value-formoney products brought directly to you at home.

7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 12:55am 1:50am 2:15am 4:10am 5:00am 5:20am 5:45am

Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Kidnapped: The Search for Tommy 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies Britain's Horror Homes Benefits by the Sea: Jaywick Best of Bad TV: When Chat Attacks Penn and Teller A and E: When Patients Attack Tattoo Disasters: UK Super Casino Inside Buckingham Palace Wildlife SOS Divine Designs House Doctor

7:00am The Golden Child 8:45am Brick Mansions 10:30am The Amazing SpiderMan 2 1:00pm Furious 7 3:20pm Behind Enemy Lines 5:10pm Die Hard 7:30pm The Amazing SpiderMan 2 10:00pm Furious 7 12:30am Behind Enemy Lines 2:30am Brick Mansions

1:10pm The Top Ten Show 2016 1:25pm A Million Ways to Die in the West 3:45pm Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 5:30pm Daddy Day Care 7:10pm Click 9:00pm A Million Ways to Die in the West 11:20pm Team America: World Police 1:05am Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 3:10am Kid Cannabis

7:00am 7:45am 8:35am 9:05am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:50pm 12:55am

Made in Chelsea Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Aliens Virtually Famous Tattoo Fixers The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Barely Lethal 9:00am Revenge of the Green Dragons 10:45am The Top Ten Show 2016 11:00am Ashby 1:00pm Stretch 2:45pm Barely Lethal Seeking a normal adolescence, a special-operations agent fakes her own death and enrolls in high school as an exchange student. 4:45pm Terminator Genisys 7:00pm Ashby 9:00pm Terminator Genisys 11:15pm Stretch 1:00am Revenge of the Green Dragons Two Chinese immigrants rise through the ranks of New York's brutal criminal underworld. 2:45am Unconscious A man suffering from memory loss begins to suspect his wife might not be who she claims to be.

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE SmackDown! Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold BPL Legends BPL Legends Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Premier League 100 Club BPL Legends Football League Goals The Premier League Years Barclays Premier League Review Premier League Premier League Sportswomen Barclays Premier League Review Fight Night Barclays Premier League Review The Premier League Years

7:00am Cricket's Greatest 7:30am Cricket's Greatest 8:00am How the ICC World T20 Was Won 10:00am Cricket 2:30pm Cricket 7:00pm Cricket 8:00pm Cricket 9:00pm Cricket 10:00pm Cricket 11:00pm La Liga World 2015 A focus on all the big stories from Spain's La Liga, including interviews, features and more. 12:00am Cricket Zimbabwe take on Hong Kong in the opening preliminary stage action of the ICC World T20 in India. 1:00am Cricket 2:00am Cricket's Greatest Series profiling some of the greatest cricketers of all time. 2:30am Cricket's Greatest 3:00am Cricket 4:00am Cricket 5:00am Cricket

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Heir Hunters 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Countryside 999 12:45pm Claimed and Shamed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Moving On 3:55pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm The TV That Made Me 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm Shop Well for Less 10:00pm Famous, Rich and Homeless 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm A Question of Sport 12:15am Would I Lie to You? 12:45am Confessions of a Shopaholic 2:25am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:30am BBC News

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Jeremy Kyle's Emergency Room 4:00pm Masterpiece 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Big Star's Little Star 10:00pm Grantchester 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm UEFA Champions League Highlights Highlights of the latest UEFA Champions League action. 12:45am Bear Grylls: Mission Survive 1:40am Jackpot 247 4:00am Nightscreen

7:15am 8:00am 8:45am 9:15am 9:45am 10:15am 12:00pm 12:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:45pm 5:45pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:10am 12:15am

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Heir Hunters Countryside 999 Claimed and Shamed Emergency Rescue Down Under Great British Menu Victoria Derbyshire BBC News The Daily Politics The Chef's Protege Portillo's State Secrets Who Do You Think You Are? A Place to Call Home Mountain Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip Bargain Hunt Eggheads Too Much TV This Farming Life ÂŁ100k House: Tricks of the Trade Our Story Dunblane. Live From the BBC Newsnight Weather Land of Hope and Glory - British Country Life The Great Sport Relief Bake Off

7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am You've Been Framed! 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm You've Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm Judge Rinder 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm That Awkward Moment 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm That Awkward Moment 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 1:00am American Dad! 1:30am American Dad!

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8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Timothy Spall Back at Sea 9:00pm Hidden Kingdoms 10:00pm The Prosecutors: Real Crime and Punishment 11:00pm Horizon Series exploring topical scientific issues. 12:00am Ancient Egypt: Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings 1:00am Hidden Kingdoms Series following the dynamic and dramatic lives of nature's smallest creatures, telling their unique stories from their own perspectives. 2:00am Dreaming the Impossible: Unbuilt Britain 3:00am Crime and Punishment: The Story of Corporal Punishment 4:00am The Prosecutors: Real Crime and Punishment 5:00am This is BBC Four

7:00am 7:25am 8:25am 9:30am 10:35am 11:00am 11:25am 11:55am 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:05pm 5:15pm 5:50pm 6:20pm 6:55pm 8:00pm

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Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Wycliffe Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor in the House In Loving Memory On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. Rosemary and Thyme Love Your Garden A Touch of Frost Wire in the Blood Where the Heart is ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. Teleshopping

8:10am King of Queens 8:35am King of Queens 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Car S.O.S 12:00pm Undercover Boss Canada 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 2:10pm A Place in the Sun 3:10pm Deal or No Deal 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm A New Life in the Sun 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm The Political Slot 9:00pm Posh Pawn 10:00pm 24 Hours in A and E 11:00pm Raised by Wolves 11:35pm How to Get a Council House 12:35am The Secret World of Tinder

7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

7:00am Football's Greatest: Ronaldo 7:05am Magnum, P.I. 8:05am The Chase 9:05am The Professionals 10:05am The Sweeney 11:10am Ax Men 12:10pm The Chase 1:10pm Pawn Stars 1:45pm Snooker Coverage and reaction from the latest Snooker event taking place. 6:15pm Storage Wars 6:45pm The Car Chasers 7:10pm The Car Chasers 7:45pm Snooker Coverage and reaction from the latest Snooker event taking place. 12:15am Extreme Measures 1:15am FYI Daily 1:20am Extreme Measures 2:40am The Sweeney 3:45am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:00am Teleshopping

7:00am Die Hard 2 9:10am Bad Asses on the Bayou 10:40am Captain America: The Winter Soldier 1:00pm Run All Night 3:00pm Fury 5:20pm Die Hard 2 7:30pm Captain America: The Winter Soldier 10:00pm Run All Night 12:00am Fury

9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:55pm 12:55am 1:45am 2:10am 4:10am 5:00am 5:20am 5:45am

Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Police Interceptors Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: Los Angeles Imaginary Friend 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door GPs: Behind Closed Doors Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Person of Interest Person of Interest Law and Order: Special Victims Unit True Crimes: The First 72 Hours Super Casino The Secret Life of the Family Wildlife SOS Divine Designs House Doctor

7:00am Alien Autopsy 8:40am The Monster Squad 10:05am Sweet Home Alabama 11:55am Three Amigos! 1:45pm The Interview 3:40pm Never Been Kissed 5:30pm Big Daddy 7:10pm Sleepless in Seattle 9:00pm The Interview 11:00pm Get Hard 12:45am Lovesick 2:10am Better Living Through Chemistry 3:45am The Art of the Steal 5:20am Three Amigos!

WEDNESDAY TV

Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The 100 The Aliens Supernatural The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Barely Lethal Action comedy about a special ops agent who just wants to be a normal teenager. 9:00am Revenge of the Green Dragons 10:45am Ashby 12:45pm Inside Out: Special 1:00pm Stretch 2:45pm Terminator Genisys 5:00pm Barely Lethal Action comedy about a special ops agent who just wants to be a normal teenager. 7:00pm Ashby 9:00pm Terminator Genisys 11:15pm Stretch 1:00am Revenge of the Green Dragons 2:45am Unconscious A man suffering from memory loss begins to suspect his wife might not be who she claims to be. 4:15am Revenge of the Green Dragons

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 4:15pm 4:30pm 4:45pm 4:55pm 8:30pm 8:45pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 11:15pm 11:30pm 11:45pm 12:00am 12:15am

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Experience Fantasy Football Club Highlights Game Changers Football Gold Fantasy Football Club Highlights Premier League 100 Club Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits La Liga World 2015 Fantasy Football Club Highlights The Premier League Years Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Cricket Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Fight Night Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs

Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket ICC World T20 Highlights:Bang/Ned ICC World T20 Highlights:Ire/Oman ICC World T20 Highlights:Bang/Ned ICC World T20 Highlights:Ire/Oman Cricket's Greatest Series profiling some of the greatest cricketers of all time. Cricket's Greatest ICC World T20 Highlights:Bang/Ned Bangladesh take on the Netherlands in group A of the preliminary stage of the ICC World T20 in India. ICC World T20 Highlights:Ire/Oman Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest ICC World T20 Highlights:Bang/Ned

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ANTEQUERA

MALAGA COIN TORREMOLINOS

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Directed by: Danny Boyle Distributed through: Universal Pictures Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Jeff Daniels, Michael Stuhlbarg and Katherine Waterston. SET backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs - whose passion and ingenuity have been the driving force behind the digital age - takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicentre. In this illuminating film we explore the trials and triumphs of a modern day genius, the late CEO of Apple inc. Steven Paul Jobs.

Ángel Javier Arizmendi de Lucas, Footballer, March 3 Spanish professional footballer who plays for RCD Mallorca as either a forward or winger. Born in Madrid, and a product of local Atlético Madrid’s youth system.

Kenny Dalglish, Footballer, March 4, 65 Scottish striker who scored 230 goals during his 21-year career with Celtic and Liverpool; member of the Scottish national team from 1971 to 1986. Elaine Paige, Stage Actress, March 5, 68 Musical theatre actress whose duet with Barbara Dickson, ‘I Know Him so Well,’ became one of the best-selling records ever recorded by a female duo. Alan Davies, Comedian, March 6, 50 British stand-up comedian, actor and writer known for his title role in the series Jonathan Creek. He is also a permanent panellist on the TV panel show QI.

Unscramble the name of a famous English comedienne, screenwriter, actress and teacher: JUNE FEARS DINNERS

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GLOBAL KINDLE RECODE RESORT RUSTIC SODDEN TACKLE (10) TARGET TRANCE

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Brandy, 2 Diesel, 3 Landau, 4 Spleen, 5 Indoor, 6 Afraid, 7 Jasper, 8 Beyond, 9 Serial, 10 Joyful, 11 Rabies, 12 Allele, 13 Defeat, 14 Lumber, 15 Fluent, 16 Astray, 17 Rueful, 18 Strand, 19 Mutate

YOUR STARS ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Awkward situations usually bring out the best in you and this week proves that. In the longer term, you will be grateful to those making things difficult now. Midweek sees you turning the tables, which gives much satisfaction. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Be determined not to be intimidated by someone who thinks that they are superior. Decide who you will take advice (or orders) from and stick to it.

Micky Dolenz, Drummer, March 8, 71 Drummer and lead vocalist with the 1960s rock band The Monkees. The group rose to fame on the TV series The Monkees and went on to release a number of hits including ‘Last Train to Clarksville’ and ‘Daydream Believer.’

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Outside influences and pressures make it hard to concentrate. However, finances in particular need attention, so do not be distracted by others trying to put a finger into your ‘pie.’ Do not be concerned about making changes in your social life because this will sort out some problems.

Martin Johnson, Rugby Player, March 9, 46 Widely considered one of the best locks to ever play the game of rugby, he captained England and Leicester to great success. His remarkable play and leadership helped England win the World Cup in 2003. He also led the Leicester Tigers to six league titles and consecutive Heineken Cups.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Being unusually uncertain of yourself this week could throw confusion into your ordered life. There is a partnership problem to be sorted out.

Rachel Weisz, Actress, March 7, 46 English actress who gained widespread recognition for her roles in The Mummy and The Constant Gardener. Her other major films include The Bourne Legacy and Constantine.

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

ANTLER ARREAR BAUBLE CAREEN CLUTCH DUGOUT EXTENT FEEBLE GALAXY GARBLE

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Let others whinge if they will. Being determined to get your own way, they will stand little chance. Recent disagreements have left a sour taste. In the best of worlds, things will not always go your way. Life would be boring if that were the case. Be likeable and you will be liked. Simple, isn’t it?

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Some loss of control over a project is irksome. A new start that seemed so promising seems to be going off course. A real injection of time and effort will make all the difference, however. Midweek, you see things going in the right direction again. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) You are holding a good hand. Deal with the right people and the rewards are high. There is potential for being cheated out of something that is yours, so it may be necessary to be ‘difficult’ to get what you deserve. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Being a brave and forthright soul, it is easy this week to dispel the negative thoughts of others. A relationship that makes you hesitate could be beneficial.

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MOTHER’S DAY 1. By what name was the Roman Catholic religious sister, born in Skopje in August 1910 and christened Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, better known? 2. From the Latin for ‘generous mother,’ what name is given to the university, school or college that one formerly attended? 3. The Mothers of Invention were an American rock band from California that served as the backing musicians for which musician, songwriter, composer, record producer, actor and filmmaker? 4. The painting in oils on canvas created by the American-born painter James McNeill Whistler in 1871 ‘Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1’, is better known by what other name? 5. Used in ornamentation, what is the name of the smooth shining iridescent substance forming the inner layer of the shell of some molluscs, especially oysters and abalones? 6. What was the name of the wimpish, smiling character played by Michael Crawford in the BBC sitcom ‘Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em’? 7. Which alcoholic drink was formerly referred to as ‘mother’s ruin’? 8. Which small seabird of the open ocean is sometimes referred to as Mother Carey’s chicken? 9. Who reached number two in the UK singles charts in 1972 with ‘Sylvia’s Mother’? 10. Who was the mother of King James I of England and Ireland (King James VI of Scotland)? Not a lot of people know that… in the vast majority of the world’s languages, the word for ‘mother’ begins with the letter ‘M’ 1. MOTHER TERESA (also known as BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA), 2. ALMA MATER, 3. FRANK ZAPPA, 4. WHISTLER'S MOTHER, 5. MOTHER OF PEARL, 6. FRANK SPENCER, 7. GIN, 8, STORM PETREL 9, DR HOOK, 10. MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS/MARY STUART/MARY I OF SCOTLAND

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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Hidden forces are working away in the background. These give good and bad influences but life will not be dull this week. Sometimes you wish others would leave you alone. Not that you are being anti-social. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Petty arguments should be forgotten. More important things are afoot. This may be you at the moment. Avoid wasting time with certain individuals and projects. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Avoiding a decision will not help this week. Who will deal with this matter but you? A relationship is threatened if you do not make a move. Will loved ones always be there for us no matter how much we neglect them? AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) In your heart of hearts you know what you want out of life. It is a little timidity of spirit that is now stopping you. I know that recent experiences have sapped your confidence, but now is the time that you are most likely to make progress in your chosen field.

Nonagram How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case V) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TARGET: Average: 10 Good: 14 Very good: 20 Excellent: 26

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION aced acid adit aide cedi coda code cued dace date dean deco dent dice diet dine dint done dote duce duct duet dune edit iced idea node nude tend tide tied toad toed undo acted adieu anode anted audio udit cadet caned canid cited coned dance daunt dicot dicta donut douce ducat dunce edict educt indue nicad noted octad outed tined toned tuned anodic atoned cadent canoed canted coated coined dacoit deacon decant detain docent donate induce induct iodate united untied conduit counted noticed actioned eduction uncoated AUCTIONED CAUTIONED EDUCATION

SOUND OF THE WEEK Anti by Rihanna THE eighth album from the diminutive 27-year-old pop superstar was released after months of heavy speculation, hype and fever, and marks a significant departure from the starlet’s usual sure fire hits. It shows her strangely divorced from the hit machine and entering a new, unsteady, but more interesting territory.

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

CRYPTIC Across: 1 Lindisfarne, 9 Nothing, 10 Stale, 11 Ague, 12 Lacrosse, 14 Meats, 15 Keats, 20 Entreaty, 22 Brie, 24 Therm, 25 Against, 26 George Cross.

Across 1 Block second best (4) 4 Car Erasure made a prize (8) 8 Dip in Eurocrat error rate (6) 9 Chef Jamie is musical (6) 10 Brigadier hid capital (4) 11 Mrs Hales turned out to be innocent (8) 13 Ethical oil Polish chap concocted (13) 16 Climb up and over damaged lead case (8) 19 Start supping beer, it’s a deal (4) 20 Order from top to carry high explosive (6) 22 Eat in, he’d be angry (6) 23 Others not more fidgety (8) 24 Expression used for part of school year (4)

Down: 2 Intrude, 3 Dais, 4 Signal, 5 Absorbed, 6 Nears, 7 Knead, 8 Defer, 13 Streamer, 16 Thrones, 17 Testy, 18 At ease, 19 Belts, 21 Theme, 23 Fair.

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Down 2 Spots she’s after diverted train (9) 3 Mine’s on decrease, that’s the drawback (7) 4 Set fire to a bit of toast or charcoal (5) 5 Money after, for example, trio organised exhibition of selfishness (3,4) 6 Facility in Catskills (5)

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7 Soldier ate duck eggs (3) 12 Half a can of lager is trifling (5,4) 14 Famous person let make-up frighten (7) 15 Quick coffee on the spot (7) 17 On the lookout for later novel (5) 18 Distinctive character began education to help overseas students (5) 21 Female sheep, says you (3)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 9 represents C and 18 represents N, so fill in C every time the figure 9 appears and N every time the figure 18 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 Real (6) 4 Grate (6) 8 Frightening (5) 10 Nimble or active (5) 11 Makes better (5) 12 Vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment (5) 13 Make brown and crisp by heating (5) 14 Snow coloured (5) 17 Hit with something flat (4) 19 Payments for services (4) 21 Comes to an end (5) 24 Boggy area (5) 25 Bet (5) 27 Concur (5) 28 Monk (5) 29 Lift up (5)

30 Fisherman (6) 31 Conquer (6) Down 1 Allocates jobs or duties (7) 2 Snares (5) 3 No matter what (6) 5 Morally pure (6) 6 Try to stir up public opinion (7) 7 Choose by a vote (5) 9 Asian dress (4) 15 See 16 16/15 Formal headwear (3,3) 18 Remarkable (7) 20 Snake (7) 21 Scarce (6) 22 Man-eating monster (4) 23 Turn sharply (6) 24 Bulgarian capital (5) 26 Handbook (5)

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

1 Eager, 4 Chips, 9 Private, 10 Apart, 11 Sleep, 12 Mystery, 14 Lose, 16 Often, 18 Argue, 21 Care, 24 Hurried, 26 Seize, 28 Slips, 29 Protect, 30 Fewer, 31 Heals. Down: 2 Alike, 3 Example, 5 Heats, 6 Plateau, 7 Seems, 8 Stays, 9 Push, 13 Year, 15 Once, 17 Forgive, 19 Restore, 20 Chase, 22 Adapt, 23 Best, 25 Issue, 27 Ideal.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Elbow, 3 Salud, 6 Very, 7 Imagen, 9 Lento, 10 Norte, 11 Puerta, 12 Higo, 13 Shade, 14 Brass. Down: 1 Envelopes, 2 Berenjena, 3 Semana, 4 Lagartija, 5 Dangerous, 8 Bottle.

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Across 1 Azulejos (ladrillos vidriados) (5) 4 Desván (5) 7 Hombros (9) 8 Strange (person, event, behaviour, feeling) (4) 9 Here (in this place) (4) 13 Traducir (9) 15 Rebajas (5) 16 Asses (donkeys) (5)

Down 1 Stools (seats) (9) 2 Perdedor (5) 3 Nieve (4) 4 Over there (4) 5 Corbata (3) 6 Castles (buildings) (9) 10 Reina (5) 11 Pregunta (4) 12 Cow (4) 14 Todo (en su totalidad) (3)

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1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century. The Institute is committed to generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge, and to working with others to bring this knowledge to bear on the world’s great challenges. 2. Harvard University Harvard College was established in 1636 by vote of the Great and General Court of Massachusetts Bay Colony, and was named for its first benefactor, John Harvard of Charlestown. Harvard is America’s oldest institution of higher learning, founded 140 years before the Declaration of Independence was signed. 3. University of Cambridge Cambridge University is rich in history, its famous Colleges and University buildings attract visitors from all over the world. But the University’s museums and collections also hold many treasures which give an exciting insight into some of the scholarly activities, both past and present, of the University’s academics and students. The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world. 4. Stanford University Stanford University enrols more than 8,000 graduate and professional school students studying in some 65 departments. Stanford offers many opportunities for graduate students to pursue multidisciplinary teaching, learning and research. It is recognised as one of the

App of the Week Lifeline Available free on Apple Popular text-based adventure game Lifeline was named Apple’s App of the Week, and as a result, it’s available to download for free for the first time since it launched in April 2015. Lifeline is a text-based game that asks players to make life or death decisions to help navigate Taylor, the protagonist, through the storyline. Written by Dave Justus, the story walks players through the aftermath of a crash landing on the moon of an alien planet.

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Play on Words MIT: Committed to working with others. world’s leading research and teaching institutions. 5. California Institute of Technology (Caltech) The mission of the California Institute of Technology is to expand human knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education. They investigate the most challenging, fundamental problems in science and technology in a singularly collegial, interdisciplinary atmosphere. 6. University of Oxford Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and lays claim to nine centuries of continuous existence. As an internationally renowned centre for teaching and research, Oxford attracts students and scholars from across the globe, with almost a quarter of their students from overseas. More than 130 nationalities are represented among a student population of over 18,000. 7. UCL (University College London) University College London (UCL) has a proud pioneering history, a distinguished present and an exciting future. UCL is one of the world’s very best universities, consistently placed in the global top 20 in a wide range of world

rankings. The school is currently seventh in the QS World University Rankings (2015/16). 8. Imperial College London Imperial College London is a university of world class scholarship, education and research in science, engineering, medicine and management, with particular regard to their application in industry, commerce and healthcare. It is consistently rated among the top five universities in the UK. 9. ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Consistently ranked the top university in continental Europe, ETH Zurich, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, is a leading player in research and education in Switzerland and worldwide. ETH Zurich’s 16 departments offer Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programmes in engineering and natural sciences. 10. University of Chicago The University of Chicago was founded in 1890 by the American Baptist Education Society and oil magnate John D Rockefeller, who later described the University of Chicago as ‘the best investment I ever made.’ The land for the new university.

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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.

TARGET: Average: 17 Good: 23 Very good: 33 Excellent: 43

SCORING: • 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points • 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points • 8 or more letters: 11 points

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION awol alto altos alias alit alba abaci iota iotas ache blat bait bail bach each ewer ewers ciao cabal ceil cert certs chew chews chert chum jail clot clots cows cowl coos coot cootie cool cooee coil colt colts cote cots cower cowrs erst hews hers hurt hurts hurst

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Move from the start word (SEND) to the end word (GAIN) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.

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THE government of Gibraltar has confirmed that the legislative framework for holding the UK’s referendum on whether it stays or leaves the European Union is now operational. The final steps were taken with the publication, on February 26 of the notice of commencement of the European Union (Referendum) Act 2016.

2015 CELEBRATIONS: The release of thousands of red and white balloons.

Bursting the balloons on National Day POTENTIAL damage to the environment to be considered By John Smith FOLLOWING the complaints raised in 2015, various parties are campaigning early about the release of thousands of red and white balloons on National Day due to the possible pollution and adverse effect on the marine environment. After a meeting with Lewis Pugh, the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) ‘Patron of the Oceans’ who has swum in every ocean in the world, the Chief Minister confirmed that he believed it was necessary to consider the future celebrations to ensure that there was no damage to the ocean or threat to wildlife.

In response, the Environmental Safety Group and the Bluefin Open Water Swimming Club have made it clear they believe that the release of the balloons is unfriendly to the environment and members of both groups have seen for themselves the damage that can be caused by introduced pollution. Whilst both organisations understand that the release of the balloons causes a great deal of excitement on National Day, they believe that the potential damage must be considered and that it would be wrong of the government to sanction the continued release of the balloons, which is not the only way for Gibraltar to demonstrate its identity.

Deputy Chief Minister’s hectic time in Brussels AN almost unbelievably hectic programme of 30 engagements and meetings in two days for the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Joseph Garcia, in Brussels ended with a call on the British representation to the European Union, UKREP, and a meeting with the UK Deputy Permanent Representative, Shan Morgan.

Dr Garcia was able to update the EU Commissioner for Migration and Border Management, Dimitris Avramopoulos, on the latest developments at the Gibraltar-Spain land frontier and he made the point that the border is still not working as well as it should with intermittent disproportionate delays. One particularly useful

meeting must have been that with Conservative MEP Ashley Fox, who amongst others represents south west of England and Gibraltar in the European Parliament. He has already come out strongly in support of the Cameron deal with the EU and will be campaigning for the UK and Gibraltar to remain within the Union.

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GIBRALTAR Port is scheduled to receive 227 cruise calls in 2016, which is an 11 per cent increase on last year, which in itself was a record year, and which will bring an estimated 350,000 passengers. A record number of inaugural calls augers well for a busy season with no less than 18 cruise ships making their first ever visits to Gibraltar this year.

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Unfounded MEP claims ACCORDING to a press release issued by the Gibraltar government on February 29, the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for European Affairs, Dr Joseph Garcia, has written to the European Commission in order to set the record straight following misinformation stated by a Spanish MEP. In a question to the European Parliament on February 24, Spanish MEP representing the PSOE party, Ramon Jauregui Atondo, alleged Gibraltar facilitates tax evasion and financial crime. In response to these allegations, the government has set out Gibraltar’s unflinching position on tax evasion.

Spanish man arrested A SPANISH man confessed to stealing £99.97 worth of whisky to avoid spending a night on the streets. During his confession, he told the officer he would re-offend if he was not taken up to cells, as he had nowhere to stay the night and then refused to pay his fine when put before magistrates, so was imprisoned for 10 days.

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WE are in Teulada for a short while to see our bank and on our first day here after arriving the night before we went to the supermarket. On leaving the supermarket our Spanish car would not start. Firstly a kind, elderly Spanish gentleman helped me push it for a bump start. No joy! I then decided to try and run down the hill to bump start it again no joy. There we are stuck at the side of the road on a hill, in the way of traffic etc. Firstly a Dutch lady stopped and tried to help then another gentleman arrived. Before I knew it we were surrounded by five different cars all willing to help. With their assistance we managed to move the car to a side street and then another gentlemen assisted further by taking us back to Teulada. I do not know how I could thank them enough each one of them was a star. One Dutch, one German, one English and two Spanish. This sort of behaviour must be highlighted as we do not live in a world entirely occupied by selfish people. I just wish I could thank each and every one who assisted me outside Pepe le Sal supermarket on the Moraira to Calpe road on Saturday afternoon (February 27). We are so grateful to each and every one of them. Faith in human beings restored. Love to them all. Derek and Olive via email

ANYONE who has the right to vote who does NOT use it here in Spain or indeed anywhere in Europe should be deported back to live in Britain and stripped of all of their benefits and entitlements. Britain will NEVER be allowed to leave Europe as the ramifications for so many are so huge. However we cannot afford one gram of apathy to filter through here - we ALL need to vote with our feet. As once this craziness begins we will never be able to stop the descent. Hannah via the website

Don’t believe the hype I have a theory that the real threat from within Spain and the UK is the ever increasing number of our canine species, dogs! They are everywhere, running wild, on leads, in pushchairs, in baskets, on bikes, driving articulated lorries, on scooters, mopeds, being carried, up peoples’ jumpers, in handbags, shopping baskets. Why, I even saw one directing traffic the other day. Late reports suggest they are now stroking humans and owners are sleeping with them in baskets. Makes you wonder how they came to have four legs. I hear several secret training camps are already thriving in Almeria. The majority seem to wear designer gear, hats, cardigans, socks, hats, sun shades, blouses, hobnail boots, wellingtons, evening gowns, tuxedos. Not to mention the scouse brow and back combed barnet! They crap where they stand and decorate endless walls, trees and sometimes people with urine. A great many owners don’t bother picking up the mess; they leave it for some poor sod to do that. Beware The Dog! Philip from San Fulgencio via e-mail

Euro Weekly News that if the UK leaves the EU we will become illegal immigrants. My family and I moved to Spain in 2004 and six months later complied with the regulations and went to the National Police office and applied for residency, which was granted. Dominic Grieve is a politician so we have to be very careful about anything he says. It is my understanding that an illegal immigrant is a person who enters a country illegally, are we saying that the Chinese, Americans, Australians and other non EU people

are here illegally, I think not. Let’s grow up and accept that we chose Spain and we are here legally. Philip Whale, Almuñecar

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Dear Jim, Thank you for your comment and of course you are entitled to your opinion. In our opinion however, there is one major difference between the two matters and that is as British citizens living in Spain or any other EU country, we will be directly affected and therefore should have the right to be able to indicate our wishes in a UK referendum which will decide our future.

I WAS interested to read your article on the banning of bull fighting, in particular your comment ‘should expatriates have a say in the affairs of a foreign country.’ What a pity you do not apply the same measure to voting in the British referendum on membership

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YOUR average Joe Public doesn’t understand what the EU does, and doesn’t, do for UK citizens and the country’s non-British residents. I firmly believe that, although democracy is essential as a human right, there are issues which should not be left in the hands of the general public. Most don’t have either the specialist knowledge, or the first-hand experience, needed to make an informed decision, and few realise how much the UK tabloids are spreading falsehoods or, at least, exaggerations that border on (and sometimes enter the territory of) unethical... nor who actually owns and controls said tabloids. And there’s no democracy in those who would be the MOST affected being denied a vote; which includes EU nationals living in the UK as well as us expats in the EU. Kally via the website

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RUNNING is the fitness choice selected by many, due to the fact it is so convenient and practically free to do, if you discount the fitness kit and trainers. You train outdoors, which is a bonus, you don’t necessarily need a trainer or someone to train with you, just the motivation to get out there and enjoy yourself.

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ness or tingling sensation in the face or hands and even, although this is rare, temporary paralysis of the face or other parts of the body. They usually last between 24 and 72 hours and wear off gradually. Patients usually identify their symptoms quite quickly and as time goes by can learn to prevent or reduce attacks by taking certain measures. -How can I control these attacks? When they happen I have to stop what I’m doing and if I’m driving it could be dangerous. Attacks can be hard to control but usually if caught early they can be kept in check. Stressful situations should be avoided and those prone to migraines should get plenty of sleep at night and avoid anything they suspect sparks their attacks. -What causes them? The causes are unknown, but genetics, hormonal changes and certain medicines are believed to be involved. Some patients also relate their attacks to certain foods or drinks including alcohol, chocolate or caffeine.

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Snow injuries PREVENTION is better than cure, so get fit and exercise By Estelle Mitchell www.thebodyworksclinic.com HERE in Andalucia we’ve just had Semana Blanca where traditionally everyone goes to the Sierra Nevadas (and from what I’ve heard the snow was good!). But sadly this means a little flurry of phone calls to me! Knee Particularly the ligaments. When we fall and twist, when our skis or board go one way and we go the other - it’s the knees that take the damage and sometime the ligaments can get stretched. Symptoms • You might hear a ‘pop’ as you fall • Swelling of the knee • Sudden instability or feeling that the knee ‘gives way’ What to do

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Free advice in English THE official College of ‘Gestores Administrativos’ of Malaga in collaboration with the Foreigners Department of the Mijas Town Hall will be holding an informative talk in English on various subjects of great interest to foreigners in Mijas. The talk which takes place on March 10 is free of charge and will cover the following subjects: • The regularisation of properties used for touristic rentals • The modification of the non-resident tax - 2010 Form. • What is a ‘Gestor Administrativo?’ • New procedure to obtain Spanish Nationality • Traffic procedures: Importing a car and exchange of EU driving licence. Members of the audience will be able to ask the panel of experts their questions about the above subjects. To be held in the theatre in the town hall offices of La Cala de Mijas on March 10 at 12 noon. jornadas@gestoresmala ga.com or call 951 211 905.

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La Sala in Banus, restaurant of choice for football teams THE ultimate social and dining experience and one of the busiest restaurants in Andalucia By John Smith THERE were enough footballers to make up two full teams when the 23man Middlesbrough squad from the British Championship League visited La Sala Banus on the evening of February 19 during their winter training camp in Marbella. Apart from sitting down to a fantastic (but healthy) meal, the team and their head coach Aitor Karanka enjoyed the amazing Friday Night Jukebox with the Jackie Brown Band. The head coach Karanka explained that the trip to Spain was more about team bonding than it was working on the training pitch. “I was thinking of going to Spain because sometimes it’s difficult to work here when it’s raining or windy,” said Karanka. “I told the players when we arrived

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BUSY RESTAURANT: Middlesbrough footballers at La Sala. there that the trip was more than just working on the pitch. It was about be-

ing together in the hotel, to spend a few hours together. We’ve had a few

changes last month and I think it was good for us.” It obviously did the trick as in the first game following their return to England the ‘Boro’ beat rivals Cardiff City and they are still well in contention for promotion to the Premier League Middlesbrough is not the only football club that chose La Sala for a relaxing night out during their winter training camp in Marbella. The Swiss Football Club Basel 1893, widely known as FC Basel was also spotted enjoying La Sala recently. La Sala Restaurant has truly become,‘the ultimate social and dining experience,’ and is renowned as one of the busiest restaurants in Andalucia, an accolade successfully retained all year round not only during the traditional summer season.

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Close your eyes and you’ll swear Bon Jovi are playing EXCITING line-up Photo Credit Al icia

By John Smith AFTER a triumphant visit to Mijas in August 2015, the UK’s number one look-alike and sound-alike tribute band Bon Giovi are returning to the Costa del Sol to deliver some of the New Jersey band’s greatest hits such as ‘Living On A Prayer,’ ‘It’s My Life,’ ‘Wanted, Dead or Alive,’ ‘You Give Love a Bad Name,’ in an amazing two-hour stage show. The band has been touring almost continually for over 10 years and have their show perfected but for this night in Fuengirola, the promoters have contracted the top sound and lighting company in Andalucia who will be providing a 24,000 watt sound system and state-of-the-art lighting, ensuring the BIG concert atmosphere concert fans love. What an evening this

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BON GIOVI: Good guys don’t always wear white. promises to be, as the support acts will be Stereo 80 who are masters of 80’s rock classics with a repertoire which in-

cludes AC/DC, Van Halen, Queen, Guns ‘n Roses, Dire Straits and many more. Rounding out the bill and

adding some additional attitude is the punk tribute band The Reinfected who will be hitting the audience with a se-

lection from the Sex Pistols, The Clash, Ramones and even the late and much lamented David Bowie. You could sit at home and listen to the CDs of all of these bands, but it would cost you far more than the admission price and you wouldn’t be able to experience the excitement of this tremendous line-up which promises to deliver something very special. It all takes place on Saturday March 5 at the Palacio de la Paz, Fuengirola. Doors open at 8pm and the live music starts at 8.30pm. There is plenty of free parking around the fairground and ticket prices at the box office are Standing - €15, Gold seats €25, Premium seats - €30. Contact Big M Promotions for details and tickets via www.costadeldisco.com or call 952 661 819.

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It’s time for TIMS TIMS (The International Music Society) will perform another of their popular fundraising concerts on Friday March 11 at 7pm in the Castillo de Bil Bil building on Benalmadena Costa. The concert is titled, TIMS Spring Concert - with a touch of the Blarney and consists of a cross section of popular music with an Irish twist. Including a choral medley from Leonard Bernstein’s Westside Story, a piano solo by the choir’s classical accompanist Christine Wallner, Mad about Mozart, Bohemian Rhapsody and more. Sung in four part harmony, this concert is liberally seasoned with popular Irish classics such as Danny Boy, Irish Eyes and The Rose of Tralee. Entrance is free with a collection afterwards, the proceeds of which will be donated to two local charities Caritas and Cudeca. For more details visit, www.timschoir.org or contact Gilly Bareford on 952 573 983 / 654 891 790.

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Sounds of Boney M with Sheyla in the purple dress.

Sounds of Boney M PLAYING at Joys Live, Puerto Banus By John Smith ORIGINAL founder member of 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pop sensations, Sheyla Bonnick leads a very special group called Sounds of Boney M and they will be bringing all of the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest hits to Joys Live in Puerto Banus on March 9 incredibly, with free entry, so get there early. Born in Jamaica but taken from England to Germany to help set up Boney M with her close friend Maizie Williams she has been involved with different incarnations of the band as well as having success in her own right as both a performer and co-writer of a musical. Whilst it would be indiscrete to reveal her age, any audience can be assured that this professional and well respected singer together with her colleagues in the group will give an exciting performance which will thrill all and get everyone to do more than tap their feet.

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Playmobil helping to raise funds LITTLE plastic Playmobil figures will be travelling to Marbella where they hope to entertain the young whilst raising funds for the Fundatul Foundation, a charity based in San Pedro Alcantara which helps disabled and emotionally challenged people. The dioramas will be set up at the Palacio de Congresos in Marbella and the display opened on March 1 and stays in Marbella for the month of March. Children under three will be admitted free of charge, children up to the age of 14 will be charged €1 and the charge for adults is just €3 with concessions for students and pensioners and the display is open every day from 11am to 2pm and then 5pm to 8pm on weekdays and 11am to 9pm at weekends and holidays.

What makes Palmyra different is this embracing openness. A true home away from home, where you can even shop or simply relax in the opulent tearoom. You can explore at will through its many options, sampling delightful tapas, before taking in some blues, then escaping to the balcony for a breath of fresh Mediterranean air. Many of the select group who frequent Palmyra do so of an evening, when they can follow the classic Spanish pattern of delicious food, excellent wine, soulful music and dance, when the night can lead

anywhere. With seriously deluxe food and drinks served at fair prices, and an inviting yet intimate capacity of 250 people, Palmyra is the best place on the south coast to dress up and bring your partners, whether romantic, or business. Palmyra is where you

New opening times DUE to the changes in road usage by the town hall, with effect from March 1, Lux Mundi Fuengirola opening times for the public will be Monday to Friday 9.30am until 2.30pm and on Sundays for religious services only. This change has been introduced to avoid the risk of people getting fines for coming by car to Lux Mundi at the wrong time but when there are special events in the late afternoons and evenings, the building will remain open. There is free access for vehicles from 9am to 11am, the rest of the day only authorised vehicles allowed.

PALMYRA: Where you take people you want to impress. take people you want to impress. Found in the vibrant heart of downtown Marbella, fittingly in the smart quarter of the city, you can discover Palmrya on Av. Arturo Ru-

binstein. To make a reservation you can email Palmyra on reservas@palmyra.es or telephone on +34 952 85 84 23. Visit Palmyra online now at www.palmyra.es

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Spoil your Mum on Sunday, says Elliott A SPECIAL treat to show you care ELLIOTT WRIGHT would like to remind all sons and daughters that this Sunday, March 6, is Mother’s Day. Why not spoil Mum by taking her to Olivia’s in La Cala for a special treat to show her how much you care? All mums will receive a free glass of cava on the day.

ELLIOTT WRIGHT: With his mum.

March audition for parts in a number of short pieces THERE will be an open audition on Saturday March 5 between 2pm and 5pm at the Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola for a range of parts in a number of short pieces about love under the general title of Accidents which will be staged between May 6 and 10. List of pieces and characters: A Slight Accident, a one-act play by James Saunders Penelope age 30 to 45ish Camilla age 30 to 45ish Rodger age 30 to 45ish What happened to Penelope’s husband? Rodger has not much of a clue and slightly hysterical Camilla is not much help either. A Fable - The simplest of love stories ever told Narrator a woman and good story teller

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The Chaser - Alan is seeking help with a love interest and gets more than he asks for. Alan Austen age 20’s Old Man 50+ A Midsummer Night’s Dream Demetrius age 17-27 Lysander age 17-27 Helena age 17-27 Hermia age 17-27 “Oh what fools these mortals be!” a scene of the lovers in the forest of Athens. Director is George du Sel with stage manager Alan Doninger. Audition pieces are available at the box office or for more information please contact George on 693 365 468.

THE ever-popular musical by the duo Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar will be showing at the Salon Varietes with top Costa showmen, Ricky Lavazza and Johnny G taking the lead roles of Jesus and Judas. The huge cast of over 40 talented performers is directed by experienced Salon favourite, Peter Mitchell. There is new and innovative choreography from Peter Height and in the musical director’s chair is Sylvia Griffiths. This superb musical and theatrical package will run from March 11 to 20 and tickets are easily available as usual, simply call the box office on 952 474 542 between 11am and 2.30pm Monday to Saturday and one hour before each performance or visit www. salonvarietestheatre.com.

Having fun THE Friends of the Theatre Association (FOTA) has launched the FOTA FUN group aimed at encouraging young people to join at the Salon Varietes. The desk is open on Saturdays 12pm to 2pm and every other weekday. Ring Val Williams on 952 584 268.

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Competition THE winner of the signed first edition of Dead Man’s Legacy by Marion Leigh was Mette Caton from Benahavis. Congratulations to Mette but to all those who were unlucky, copies should still be available to buy at Bookworld Puerto Banus.

2015 EVENT: This year’s gala is set to be the best yet.

Third annual charity Gala in San Pedro COLLEGE has worked closely with both charities By John Smith THE Laude San Pedro International College will hold their third annual Charity Gala on Thursday March 10 designed to raise as much money as possible for two charities, UNICEF and DEBRA and with the support of the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain, they believe that they can make the 2016 event the best yet. UNICEF and DEBRA provide an invaluable service locally and for people around the world. UNICEF works directly with the United Nations to help meet the long-term needs of children, tackling everything from child abuse to famine whilst DEBRA works with sufferers of the genetic skin blistering condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) and their families. Laude San Pedro has worked closely with both of these charities in the past and the Charity Gala will strengthen this collaboration.

The event will begin at 7pm and will consist of live music, dance and drama performances, a fashion show presented by Elle Morgan, a raffle, live DJ, food and a bar. In addition, there will be a luxury charity auction with the opportunity to bid for prizes like a Supercar Experience courtesy of Blue Sky Luxury Car Hire, fantastic artwork and many more items. Chris Smith, Head of the Secondary School, said, “This year’s Charity Gala is set to be the best yet. Come along and enjoy the show.” The tickets will be priced at €5 in advance and €8 on the door. The ticket price includes one glass of wine on entry and deluxe canapés made by the college’s food technology students. The tickets are now on sale and can be purchased from the school reception in San Pedro. More information about the charities can be found at www.unicef.es and www.pieldemari posa.es.

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Little white lies don’t hurt

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TALKING about an ingrown toe nail is not the best chat up line in the world Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

THE Princess and I celebrated our wedding anniversary recently, and it brought back the day that I first met her on a beautiful Bermuda beach. She had remarked upon a number of discernible scars on my abdomen, and having shown some false reluctance to talk about the subject, I eventually gave in and recounted the story of how they had been received. Some years before in my home town of Reading, I was passing a Building Society branch when two masked armed robbers burst out of the door. Stupidly and without giving too much thought to my actions, I gave chase and received a shotgun blast to my stomach for my troubles.

MEMORIES: Of that first meeting on a beautiful Bermuda beach. But I somehow still managed to wrestle one of the robbers to the ground and with the help of other passersby, we managed to subdue him and his accom-

plice until the police arrived. Being a modest kind of a bloke I don’t talk about it much, but the shotgun pellet marks are still visible. Bet you’re impressed.

My wife certainly was when I originally spun the tale to her many years ago in my efforts to win her affections. But the truth is, I had

surgery years before for a scary ingrown toe nail which was removed along with a significant chunk of my big toe. Grafting was deemed necessary before I was allowed to go home and a dozen or so pinch-grafts were taken from my abdomen. A routine procedure under local anaesthetic, but one that had me chewing the bed pan in agony once the effect of the drugs had worn off. I left the hospital two days later with a throbbing midsection; limping and chastened with lectures about the perils of wearing winkle picker shoes ringing in my ears. I was 18 years old. My good lady was a tad unhappy when I eventually told her the real story, but let’s face it; talking about a manky ingrown toe nail is not the best chat up line in the world. And I did get the girl.

Quo Vadis UKIP and Nigel Farage POLLS at present are running neck and neck

Random thoughts... THERE is supposedly an old Chinese proverb which says ‘be careful what you wish for. You just might get it’ and this seems to apply to Nigel Farage and UKIP. Really, what is going to happen to UKIP after the June referendum? If the result sees a withdrawal from the European Union, then they can hang around for a while giving sound bites about what the exit agreements should consist of. But, if the decision is to remain within the Union, then their day will have come and gone and their ideas will have been rejected, so unless they want to act like a pack of dogs snapping at the ankles of the victorious government then once again they become a spent force. Those in the conservative party who campaign for an exit are play-

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ing roulette with their political futures and if the ball falls on the right colour, their futures are assured and all they will have to do is agree which of them will take the roll of prime minister and who will take the other top jobs in cabinet. If the ball falls into the losing slot, then they won’t even have a viable UKIP to join and will have to set up their own party, which is likely to have few members as those on the back benches who secretly supported them, are likely to see a sinking ship and jump it. A lot is going to happen between now and June and with limited budgets, both the for and against exit parties are going to have to be very careful with their funds and very clever with their propaganda if they hope to in-

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What will happen? THIS probably won’t be an immediate worry to many expats living in Spain, as the first and most likely effect will be that the French, who took literally years to put in to place relatively effective measures to control the border at Calais, will smile and with a typical Gallic shrug of the shoulders, simply walk away leaving Britain to its just desserts. They don’t want thousands of scruffy, unemployed foreigners camping in Calais and causing so much irritation to the French, who regularly have to spend a lot of euros on dismantling the camps or looking after these often destitute people, but whilst we both belong to the same club, then they will have to be seen to pay more than lip service to the borders. Britain is not part of the crumbling Schengen agreement and under European law is entitled to keep its borders guarded. The French have said that in the event of Britain leaving the EU, they will not relax their position and will still allow British border posts on French territory, but it will be a lot easier for them to wash their hands of the whole problem and let ‘les rosbifs’ cope with the migrants without French interference if Britain leaves. That’s the immediate problem, but what happens if Scotland decides to leave the UK in the event of the Brexit going through? Will we have a second front on the border between England and Scotland, as Hadrian’s Wall certainly won’t be too effective. Many people in Spain have the opportunity to vote in the referendum and hopefully everyone who can, will register to vote and will vote wisely.

fluence the media and the electorate. At the moment, the polls seem to be running neck and neck and for once the overseas vote may have a role to play. There are plenty of people living outside of the UK, both in and out of the EU who will have their own decisions to make, provided that they can be bothered or are allowed to vote. Will they be selfish and think only of their own futures or selfless and think of their children and grandchildren, as any decision is likely to last for a number of generations but one thing is certain, if the vote goes for an exit, it will take years for the actual exit to be completed and there will be a lot of Now we changes for expats all through the want to Union as well as Europeans workhear your views. ing and living in the UK. It is very easy to register to YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE vote and costs nothing, so - YOUR OPINION don’t give up the chance to help www.euroweeklynews.com make the decision.

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How can a company work like that? Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man LAST week I was ranting about a well-known car rental company and a toll charge. You will be pleased to know that it has been concluded. I phoned the Gov.uk helpline and they were useless. They wanted a copy of the prosecution notice which I didn’t have, as it had been sent to the car rental company. So, I phoned the company again and this time I got someone who actually understood the problem. I told her I had a copy of my bank statement with the payment on it. She told me to send her it, so I did, and I got an email back saying they would refund the charge. The interesting thing was the toll people told me there was no fine. What they sent the car company wasn’t a penalty notice, just a reminder that it hadn’t been paid (even though it had) so it wasn’t a fine at all. It was a charge of £2.50. The £40 was an admin charge from the car company! A liberty but now sorted. I decided to upgrade my phone (again). My first port of call was one of my phone

company’s stores. No problem, I’m a diamond customer so apparently I get special service. Yeah righto! I find my phone of choice and of course it’s not in stock but if I’d like to leave a €200 deposit it will be there on Wednesday. It was Friday. No problem, so I paid. Wednesday comes - no phone. Same on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday. I ask for my deposit back which they give me. I go home and phone the operator and ask if I can order over the phone. No problem, I just have to pay €35 up front and the rest is paid over a two-year contract and the phone will be delivered in three days. It was delivered, but here is the dumbest thing. Bear in mind I’ve been with this company for 12 years with a direct debit for payments. The phone arrives by courier. I’m not home and they leave it with my security guard at the gate, but not until he gives the driver €35! The guard only has a €50 note and the driver hasn’t got the right change so it costs me €38 instead of 35, no big deal but how ridiculous that I have to give cash to a delivery driver, who then has to pay the phone company that I’ve had a direct debit with for years! How can a multi-million pound company work like that? If anyone knows please let me know.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

New PIVE plan ENCOURAGES drivers to trade in for newer vehicles AS part of a new series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

CARS IN SPAIN: Are found to be older than average. ACCORDING to information published in a survey conducted on behalf of the motor manufacturing industry, the average age of a car on the roads of Spain is 11.5 years, far older than the European average, and older than what is considered to offer the optimum in safety, performance and efficiency. The data reveals that 29 per cent of all cars on the roads of Spain are between 11 and 15 years, and 24 per cent are over 15 years of age. There are more than 11 million drivers in Spain who have vehicles older than 10 years, a figure which places Spain as the country with the oldest fleet in the five major European markets of Germany, UK, France and Italy. To encourage drivers to trade in for newer vehicles, the Spanish government introduced the Plan PIVE. Now in its eighth incarnation, Plan PIVE 8 offers attractive subsidies for new vehicles

and was launched last March with a total of €175 million allocated. Not only is the aim to ensure improvements in safety, as newer cars have evolved to include features which offer more protection, they are also more fuel efficient, and so emissions and pollution are also reduced. For example, if the objective of 885,000 old vehicles are replaced with new and more efficient models, the drivers will save around 308 million litres of fuel annually, preventing the importation of 1,961,542 barrels of oil per year. In order to satisfy the requirements, your choice of car will have to be new and registered in Spain, and of the M1 category, which is a passenger car with up to nine seats, including the driver. There are other restrictions applicable too, including a maximum price of the new car, but the majority of normal, everyday vehicles will be eligible.

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Can we change our ‘cuotas’? WE are proposing to change the way we divide our community fees. Our ‘cuotas’ are not the ones recorded in our ‘escrituras’. Our fees have been changed three times without unanimity. The current fees have never been registered in the Property Registry or our Book of Minutes, and some are paying much more The short answer is yes. In your unusual circumstances, you may change your system by majority vote, as you apparently have already done. Properly, the percentage

per square metre than others. All 144 properties have been remeasured by a qualified architect. We will vote for the changes at our AGM. The proposal is that we base the fees on the area of the property. If we do not get a unanimous vote but only a simple majority, can we proceed with the change? A.W. (Costa Blanca)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

of community fees assigned to each property should be established in the original

charter document of the community, registered in a special section of the Property Registry. These would be the ‘cuotas’ which appear in your ‘escritura’ or title deed.

Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

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ONCE you have chosen your method of training, you will then have to decide if you want to attend group classes or if you want to train your dog in private. I recommend group classes to enable your pet to socialise with other people and dogs. Group training usually consists of a group of dogs, all roughly the same age, all learning the same basic commands at the same time. Make sure the class you choose is appropriate for your puppy’s skill level, as well as his age. A good group class will have

GROUP CLASSES: Enables pets to socialise. no more than 10 dogs in it, and an instructor familiar with all breeds of dogs who will teach more than just the basic commands. Knowledge of behavioural issues is extremely important, and the class must be structured in such a way that it is fun for you and your puppy. If there are children in your home, having them attend the classes is also important. If there are no classes in your

area, or none that you find suitable, private training is another option. It is individualised to suit your needs. Private training is also good for dogs that have behavioural issues, aggression towards strangers or other dogs. However your trainer will want you to attend a training club which has dog socialisation. Whether you are looking for private training or group classes, ensure the trainer teaches

you how to teach your dog. Another sign of a good trainer is that he/she has the ability to acknowledge that some situations are beyond his/her knowledge, and tells you as such. Inappropriate training techniques can lead to bigger problems. Unfortunately there are a number of people who call themselves trainers who really are fakes. Safest bet is to go to a school that has been established and known for years.

Caring for a Pets for a purpose teething puppy PUPPY proofing your home should be the first port of call when tending to an adventurous new arrival, especially one that is all set to test the boundaries of its environment by chewing ravenously on almost everything in sight. The ground is an obvious target so be sure to pick up any stray socks, shoes, rubbish or electric cords that may be strewn around inviting attention. You can even buy special chewing resistant scents to spray on table legs and chairs, if you have a fondness for your carpentry. You can also train the pup to use his newly discovered teeth wisely and gently, by placing your finger in their mouth. When they chew hard, exclaim loudly and emphasise the pain, then walk away, isolating them to prove a point. With good timing they’ll soon learn that biting too hard will starve them of attention and adapt accordingly. Last but not least, provide an array of chewing toys for them to get all that excess energy out of their system.

USING pets for a domestic purpose other than as company or out of love, doesn’t have to invoke images of exploitation, many animals are well suited to helping humans with their daily needs while being excellent companions to have around. Keeping chickens can see you reap many rewards, from freshly laid eggs to a wholesome clucking to keep up that countryside ambience. Dogs of course can offer protection, especially if you live in an isolated finca, while cats provide excellent pest control. Pygmy goats are highly independent, intelligent and adorable. They provide an excellent reservoir of fresh goat

milk, and an abundance of babies if you’re looking to run a little business on the side. There’s no shortage to the wonders keeping pets can provide, especially if you’d like to live off the grid for a while and forget those city blues.

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

I HAVE had a garden since the age of five. That means that for 73 years I could have been eating mostly home grown ecological food for every meal every day of the year. But poor school food, poor cooking by a busy mother, snacks on the run during a busy business life diverted me at times from maximising my eating of the free health foods from the garden. When I retired in 1994 following two cancer operations, I followed the surgeon’s advice of eating a healthy Mediterranean diet rather than experiencing a debilitating programme of radio and chemotherapy. Fortunately our then holiday home was in a selfsufficient valley that ate and exported fresh produce daily and the older folks gathered wild herbs and flowers for culinary and medicinal purposes and a good number lived well into their 90s, some becoming centenarians. For decades we had eaten globe

artichokes, the flower bud of the plant, and when harvesting nasturtium leaves to add zest to salads we added a few flowers for decoration and their subtle taste. Likewise rose petals were added to salads and elderflowers were used to make a home-made wine in the kitchen. Then we started to make Kombucha and added elder rosemary and thyme flowers to add interesting and beneficial tastes. When we walked the local mountains we chewed the flowering tips of rosemary stems for the energy giving oil and Romanesque and cauliflowers were often eaten as vegetables. Then within five years of living full time in Spain the village and valley lost its self sufficiency as families moved off the land to work in the construction industry during the boom. So we started to grow all we could ourselves to the state of being self-sufficient in vegetables, herbs, fruit, meat and beneficial

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Into the future BMW will use this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, taking place on March 3 - 13, to present the world premiere of the new BMW M760Li xDrive. Also making its debut appearance will be the iPerformance model designation which will identify the transfer of technology from BMW i to the BMW core brand in all BMW plug-in hybrid vehicles. The new BMW M760Li xDrive will raise the bar in the sporting luxury sedan segment as the flagship variant of the BMW 7 Series model range. The first-ever M Performance TwinPower Turbo 12cylinder petrol engine generates 441 kW/600 hp and sprints from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 3.9 seconds (fuel consumption combined: 12.6 l/100 km [22.4 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 294 g/km).

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Happy birthday Scenic CELEBRATING it’s 20th anniversary this year THE Renault Scenic, which was the European automobile industry’s first compact MPV, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2016. Like the original, the fourth generation Renault Scenic will share its underpinnings with the Renault Megane. It will be based on the C/d version of the Renault-Nissan Alliance’ CMF platform, as is the ca s e w ith th e R en au l t Megane and the Renault Kadjar crossover. The compact MPV’s design will be in line with th e co mp a n y ’s n e w la ng u ag e, th at w as in tro duced on the fifth generation Espace and later seen on the Kadjar, Talisman as well as the Megane. The interior, especially the dash-

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What will Ferraris look like in 2040? THE Ferrari Top Design School Challenge was a competition initiated a little while ago to find the best vision of what the Italian carmaker’s vehicles would look like by the

time 2040 came around, based on the submissions of various teams from different design schools across the world. Well, now it’s time to find out who the winners were. The overall grand prize (or Gran Premio Absoluto) went to the Manifesto, a futuristic yet contemporary-looking car developed by six students from ISD Rubika in Valenciennes, France. The team’s entry seamlessly incorporates different sections of the vehicle together to form one complete and coherent design. You can say it’s forward-thinking with a touch of functionality.

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City wins League Cup, 4 goals for Marcus, England rugby favourites BARCELONA are heading for their 24th La Liga title Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre. Costa de Almeria

FOOTBALL • After a 1-1 draw, Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-1 on penalties to win the League C u p l a st Su nd ay. City’s ‘Man of the Match’ was their former Elche and Malaga goalkeeper Willy Caballero who saved spotkicks from Lucas, Coutinho and Lallana. This was the first time two brothers (Kolo and Ya y a To u r e ) h ad played against each other in a Wembley final. • Leicester City, with Leonardo Ulloa’s 89th minute g o a l , beat Norwich 1-0 to stay t wo points clear

of Tottenham, 2-1 winners over Swansea, at the top of the Premiership as Arsenal (third) lost 3-2 at Old Trafford. • There were also PL wins last weekend for Chelsea (2-1 at Southampton), Stoke (2 -1 v b o tto m clu b A s ton Villa ), WB A (3 -1 o v e r Crystal Palace) and West Ham (1-0 v. Sunderland). • Burnley (2-1 winners at lo w ly Bo lto n ) lea d the C h a mp io n s h ip w ith 65 p o in ts to H u ll C ity ’s 64; Burton Albion (after a 0-0 draw with Walsall) are two points clear of Wigan (6462) in FL1 while Northampton Town, unbeaten in 11, head FL2 by 10 points from Plymouth. • After Celtic drew 1-1 at H amilto n an d A b erd ee n likewise with St Johnstone, six points still separate the Bhoys and the Dons at the top of the SPL. • Barcelona (unbeaten in 34 games) are heading for their 24th La Liga title after beating Sevilla 2 -1 . S ec o n d-

ANTOINE GRIEZMANN: Scored for Atletico Madrid.

DID YOU KNOW? Sixty-nine years ago this week, in March 1947, Oldham’s player-manager Neil McBain kept goal against Hartlepool in a Division 3 (N) game, aged 52.

placed Atletico Madrid won 1-0 at Real Madrid (third) in the ‘capital city’ derby. • Juventus (Italy), PSG (France) and Bayern Munich (Germany) are on course to win their respective League titles. • In the C ha mpions League, Manchester City be a t D yna mo K ie v 3-1 in the Ukraine and Arsenal lost 2-0 at home to Lionel Messi-ins p i r e d Barcelona. • In the E u r o p a L e a g u e round of 32, Manchester United, with two goa ls from te e na ge debutant Marcus Rashford who repeated the act in last Sunday’s PL win over Arsenal, whipped Midtjylland 51 (6-3 on aggregate); Liverpool e dge d out A ugs burg 1-0 tha nks to J a me s M ilner’s penalty and Tottenham ousted Fiorentina 3-0 (4-1 overall). Next up, it’s Liverpool v Manchester United and Spurs v Borussia Dortmund while holders Sevilla play Basle. The two-legged ties are on March 10 and 17. • There have been full progra mme s during this mid-week in the Premiership (including Liverpool v Manchester City again) and Leagues 1 and 2 while coming up this w e e ke nd, it’s Manchester City-Villa, Tottenham-Arsenal, WatfordLeicester and WBA-Manchester United, while Birmingham play Hull and Burnley meet Blackburn in the Championship. • And for the record, Gianni Infantino (Who?) is the new FIFA President. RUGBY • Undefeated England are bang on course to complete the Grand Slam after beating Ireland 21-10 in their third Six Nations encounter of 2016. Scotland won for the first time in two years, 36-20 over Italy in Rome and Wales eclipsed

WILLY CABALLERO: City’s ‘Man of the Match.’

Fra nc e 19-10 in a bruis ing a nd untidy contest in Cardiff where 21 minutes were ‘lost’ due to scrummages! • It’s Saracens first and Exeter Chiefs second in the Aviva PL. • And Warrington Wolves lead the Supe r Le a gue w hile Le e ds R hinos , w ithout a w in, are currently bottom. BOXING • Carl Frampton is the undis pute d s upe r ba ntamweight champion of the world after last Saturday’s comfortable points win over Scott Quigg. SHORTS • GB’s fencing team have qualified for Rio this summer - the first time they will c ompe te in the O lympic Games since 1964. • For the second year running, golfer Rory McIlroy missed the c ut in the H onda Classic which was won by Adam Scott w hile Engla nd’s Holly Clyburn finished second in the RACV La die s

Masters in Australia. • The World Track Cycl i ng Cham pi onshi ps ar e under way in London. • Tomorrow, Sat ur day and

Sunday, GB’s tennis stars play their first round Davis Cup match against Japan in Birmingham. • England’s cricketers fly out to India this weekend ahead of the T20 World Cup which starts on March 11. • And Lewis Hamilton said, after testing in Barcelona, ahead of the F1 season “My Mercedes car is awesome.” GIANNI INFANTINO: The new FIFA President.

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MARBELLA: Golf and Country Club. ning backdrop of the Med and surrounding countryside, dining is a very comfortable experience with a varied menu of Continental classics to spicy Asian dishes. The Golf Academy has extensive practice facilities with Monty the Head Golf Professional providing programmes for all levels. Marbella G&C is also is the base for The Gecko Tour which is committed to strengthening its unique position as the best developmen-

tal tour in Europe and offers a full schedule of tournaments for professional golfers during the winter months. The course winds between pines, cork oaks and other indigenous vegetation and a great challenge, it’s not the longest but has many holes demanding your tee shots to be well placed in order to give yourself the best chance possible to play to the greens. In March 2 players inc. shared buggy is only €145 so book on 952 661 849.

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The Blatter and Platini saga A FIFA appeal committee has decided that the eight-year ban from football related activity handed down to the disgraced duo of Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini was too onerous, and has made it six instead. While unlikely to make any real difference to the former FIFA and UEFA presidents’ futures, the ruling is being denounced as an embarrassment at a time when the governing body is desperately trying to re-

claim some sense of honour. The committee justified its decision, ahead of the vote for Blatter’s successor on February 26, by arguing: “Mr Platini’s and Mr Blatter’s activities and the services they had rendered to FIFA, UEFA and football in general over the years, should deserve appropriate recognition as a mitigating factor.” It represents a startling about-face, especially as the investigatory arm of the inquiry had actually challenged the original eight-year ban as insufficient and demanded a lifetime dismissal from the game. Seemingly unaware of the broad public disgust for their activities, regardless of their legality, the egotistical Swiss and his French protégé have already complained about the new sixyear ban.