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24 - 30 November 2016

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Gas blast raiders strike again

By Simon Firth Two more banks have been targeted by thieves using highly explosive gas in a bid to blast open cash machines in Estepona. Both attacks in the early hours of Saturday Novembe 19, on the ATMs of the Banco Popular and Banco Santander, were unsuccessful. But the incidents mean the arrests carried out by police earlier this month did not catch every member of the gang suspected of involvement or another outfit is operating. Police have warned people not to approach the scenes of such attacks and have been

forced to bring in officers specialising in the deactivation of explosive substances before a thorough examination of the area can be carried out by forensic science teams. In the second of the two incidents in the Benamara neighbourhood, the raiders were forced to flee the scene when a passer-by alerted police.

They left before the gas, which has on occasions been pumped into the cash dispenser, could be ignited. Police previously arrested four men in connection with around 15 attacks (pictured) on the premises of banks and building societies, some of which suffered serious structural damage.

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Baggage bandits A VELEZ-MALAGA resident and a Polish tourist have been arrested by police at the Costa del Sol airport for stealing belongings from other travellers.

The first plundered an item of hand luggage from a baggage carousel, while the second swiped the handbag of a Swedish traveller from a luggage trolley before hightailing it.

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Boxer back on his feet By Sam Croft CELEBRATED Marbella boxer Antonio ‘El Chato’ Benitez has made an unexpectedly speedy recovery following a potentially lifethreatening injury in the ring. He is reportedly feeling much better, although he is still a bit weak, and is planning to make his way back home on Thursday November 24. On November 12, Spanish super welterweight champion Benitez went to Bilbao to take on Javier Garcia Roche, better known as ‘El Rey Chatarrero.’ Towards the end of the match Roche landed the winning punch, with the harsh blow knocking Benitez out cold, leading to his subsequent hospitalisation and a complicated brain operation on November 13. Benitez finally checked out of the hospital at around 3pm on Tuesday

November 22 to the delight of his family and fans. His wife Estefania Jimenez confirmed the good news. Benitez will now have to rest and recover in his hometown of Marbella, where he will be able to spend time with his loved ones.

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EL CHATO: Will now be resting in his hometown.

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European Press 54 FORWARDTHINKING: Mayor Victor Navas (left).

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Benalmadena feeling brainy EGGHEADS can finally breathe a sigh of relief, now that Benalmadena has officially joined the Spanish Network of Intelligent Cities. The objective of this association is to exchange experiences and work together to develop a model of sustainable management and improve the quality of life of all Spanish citizens. Particular areas of focus

include energy-saving, technology, safety, and customer service. Benalmadena mayor Victor Navas recently attended a meeting with other representatives from the network, in which Benalmadena was officially sworn in as the newest member. The network is made up of an exclusive group of municipalities with more than 50,000 inhabitants.

Navas described these cutting-edge towns as “pioneers who are ahead of the curve in regards to the implementation of new technologies and local administration.” He added the move will “allow Benalmadena to finally leave the 20th century behind and settle into the 21st century as a modern, sustainable, accessible, and inclusive city which will cater to everyone.”

Family conspiracy to murder POLICE released five members of a family who are suspected of having a role in the violent death of a young baby in Marbella. The baby’s 17-year-old mother remains in custody as detectives explore the possibility that she, her parents and grandparents conspired to kill the infant.

Authorities became involved on Friday November 18 when the mother, a girl of Bolivian descent, arrived at the Costa del Sol hospital with the newborn baby, which had since died, seeking medical attention. She claimed to be unaware she was pregnant and said the baby had been dropped when

she gave birth in the bath. A posst-mortem told a different story with doctors finding bruising and other injuries. On Monday police arrested the mother and her five relatives. Though they have since been released, detectives are investigating whether they helped kill the baby or cover up the death and they are like-

ly to face charges. There is a possibility there was a genuine accident but this has been ruled extremely unlikely by doctors. If the baby died a violent death it will be the second case in 10 days in Malaga Province after a three-month-old was found dead with signs of abuse and malnutrition.

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Sent to jail

Painful Christmas

A BENALMADENA woman has been jailed for seven years for stabbing her former girlfriend and her current male partner, who she attacked with a five centimetre knife as they got out of their car and attempted to defend themselves with pepper spray.

Attended to THE Andalucian Women’s Institute (IAM) has attended to 13,195 women so far this year in Malaga Province. During the first half of 2016, there were 3,230 reports of gender violence.

Head wound A PARAGUAYAN woman needed stitches to a head wound after a stranger attacked her for no apparent reason. The victim was dealt her a heavy blow to the head by an iron bar.

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BURNING TYRES: Were stacked next to an auto-parts recycling firm.

Arsonist has goose cooked By Matt Ford MALAGA police have arre s te d a 2 2 -y ea r-o ld ma n who allegedly set two fires w ith in th e s p a c e o f a f e w minutes of each other. The premature pyromaniac first set a hundred old car tyres which were stacked next to an auto-parts recyc lin g firm a b laz e , b efore mo v in g o v e r to a n ea rby p ark w h ere h e to rch ed a parked moped.

Despite witnesses confirming that he was responsible for the twin infernos, the visibly nervous guilty pa rty a tte mpte d to c la im tha t he ha d c a lle d e me rgency services to report the incidents, before changing his s tory a nd c onte nding that he had asked a passerby to call. As firefighters tackled the burning tyres in the background, the arsonist’s culpability became ever-more appar-

ent, as officers noticed that his hands were covered in black ash, and he had two cigarette lighters in his pocket. Once the second fire had been extinguished, it transpired that the owner of the a uto-pa rts c ompa ny ha d previously denounced the incendiarist for stealing from one of his children, with the protagonist subsequently threatening to end his life and raze his business to the ground.

IT’S a month until Christmas and whilst for many it’s a time to relax and enjoy the festivities, we shouldn’t overlook the problems some people face. One obvious problem for many expats in Spain is loneliness which is amplified at a time that perhaps used to be enjoyed with a partner and children. Often, people feel particularly sad at this time and find it difficult to summon up the courage to carry on. Loneliness is a scourge, especially for the elderly. There are charities that cater for senior citizens and can put individuals in touch with each other to make life a little easier. Companionship often makes a difference. Without wishing to preach, if any of our readers

have an elderly neighbour, a Christmas card or mince pie could help cheer them up. Another problem is alcoholism as booze is cheap here in Spain. As we get older we become less able to cope with alcohol which can turn the most pleasant person violent even though they regret it afterwards. What happens behind closed doors shouldn’t be ignored. Anyone being abused by an alcoholic or fears they are becoming one should seek help from organisations, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, which exist throughout Spain. In the lead up to Christmas we’ll run articles which will give advice on how to cope. If you have any questions or suggestions, do contact us.

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Halloween horseplay teenagers arrested By Sam Croft NATIONAL POLICE officers have arrested eight minors for allegedly vandalising a dozen bus shelters in Malaga City on Halloween. Investigations have indicated that the teenagers chatted on a WhatsApp group and arranged to go on a destructive spree on Halloween night, with the bus shelters being their main target. Once the evening rolled around, they allegedly went from one bus stop to another and ransacked the shelters, often shattering the glass in the process using a specialised hammer. The police have reported that they have now seized the weapon in question. Overall, eight of the bus shelters were badly damaged, whereas another four were also affected, although the damage was not quite so severe in these cases.

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High art RENOVATION work in Malaga Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old town led to the discovery of baroque paintings on the sides of three buildings. Restoring murals can be time consuming and expensive, so the building owners must decide how to proceed.

Park care THE ecological political party Equo has asked the Junta de Andalucia regional government to put stricter limits on visits to the El Torcal Natural Park of Antequera to protect the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environmental interests.

Street deal

BUSTED SHELTERS: Destroyed by teenage group.

MIJAS COUNCIL has agreed to allow street selling to take place during holiday periods. Mijas deputy mayor announced this was good news for local merchants.

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Speeding fines could be cancelled By Eleanor Hawkinsv NINETEEN THOUSAND speeding fines pending payment in Malaga Province could be cancelled following various court decisions to this effect due to an error on the part of the DGT traffic authority. While those who have already paid up voluntarily are out of luck as they will not be able to get their cash back, the estimated 19,000 who have yet to pay may be able to appeal against fines issued. The speeding incidents in question are those captured by radars between 2010 and

2015, during which period the DGT failed to apply correction levels required by the European Union. These requirements state that drivers must be informed of the speed at which the image was captured, the limit on the road and the corrected speed, explained Associated European Automobile group president Mario Arnaldo. “We’ve already won more than 100 cases and judges are starting to cancel fines,” Arnaldo explained, arguing that every country in the EU except Spain has been meeting

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Strike called SECONDARY school students in Malaga City have organised another strike against the Ministry of Education. The strike will take place on Thursday November 24.

100 cases have already been won. the requirements. The difference between corrected and uncorrected speed levels can be considerable as, for example, a driver caught at 151 kmph on a motorway faces a €300 fine and loss of two licence points before speed correction instead of a €100 fine after correction. Corrections are necessary due to the margin of error which radars carry. The DGT itself has stated that these can vary between 3 and 7 per cent depending on the equipment. As of 2015 this led to general application of a 7 per cent correction.

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Taxi access THERE are now 17 taxis across Marbella specially adapted for people with disabilities. The increase came with two new licences awarded this week by the councillor for transport.

Trade deal

SPEEDING: Radars carry a margin of error.

MIJAS COUNCIL has agreed to allow street selling to take place during holiday periods. Mijas Deputy Mayor announced that this was good news not only for local merchants, but also for the council and Mijas as a whole.

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ON HOLD: Trains wait to leave Sevilla station.

Derailing causes train line to close By Eleanor Hawkins PASSENGERS attempting to travel by train between Malaga, Ronda and Sevilla on Tuesday morning (November 22) were thwarted as the conventional width line was closed between 1am and 2pm due to an accident. Renfe rail company was forced to lay on road transport for the passengers of five trains between Sevilla a nd M a la ga a nd tw o be tw e e n M a la ga a nd R onda and accommodate those due to tra ve l on the 2.08pm

f r om Mal aga t o Sevi l l a were changed onto the AVE high speed service.

Renfe were forced to lay on road transport for passengers of several trains. The pr obl em occur r ed, ADIF rail infrastructure management company reported, when a mini-train carrying out maintenance

work hit a large rock on the line near to Gobantes and the front axle became detached from the rails. An engine had to be brought in from Bobadilla to right the maintenance vehicle before t he l i ne coul d be cl ear ed and reopened for use. Renfe apologised for the delays and inconveniences caused to its passengers while at 3pm it reported that ser vi ces had r et ur ned t o nor m al i t y, al t hough a r educed speed limit remained in place for the stretch of rails affected by the incident.

Murderer faces jail A MAN on trial for the murder of his former partner in Malaga City in July 2014 has admitted to stabbing her when she refused to resume their relationship. The hearing began before a jury last week and the defendant also admitted in response to the Public Prosecutor’s questions that he had also acted violently towards the couple’s fouryear-old daughter to punish her mother. The defendant explained that he wanted to get back together with his ex, who had reported him to the police for threats and abuse just days before her death. He told the court that on July 29, 2014 during an argument at her home in the city’s Ciudad Jardin district he took up a knife to scare her but ended up stabbing her with it.

The woman’s body bore 12 stab wounds which according to a post mortem examination were all received before her death, however the defendant told the court that he had no memory of exactly how many times he had stabbed her. He admitted that after killing his ex he went out into the countryside and tried to hang himself but failed and claimed to regret his actions every day. “This is a typical case of domestic violence which cost the victim her life,” the Public Prosecutor told the jury. The prosecution has requested a 24-year jail sentence for murder and abuse, a 25-year restraining order to avoid the man approaching his daughter and €200,000 each in damages for the deceased’s parents and daughter.

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Brexit role for courts deepens BREXIT PAGE By Matthew Elliott and Simon Firth

THE Scottish and Welsh governments will be allowed to dispatch lawyers to put forward their cases during the legal battle over who has the right to invoke Article 50 and formally begin Brexit negotiations. The UK government is appealing against the high court ruling that parliament must be given a vote on the matter, with the case due to go before the supreme court next month. Now the 11 supreme court justices have decided an already complex case will also involve the chief legal officers from the devolved governments. Prime Minister Theresa May’s executive protested against the idea and the influence of the Scottish government will it seems be limited to any areas of Scots law not already encompassed by the case. The Welsh input

SUPREME COURT: Will next month hear the UK government’s appeal. will be a mere formality, it is said. But in an effort apparently designed to sidestep the need for the Supreme Court to adjudicate, Sir Oliver Letwin, former Solicitor General Sir Edward Garnier and former Attorney General Dominic Grieve favour bringing a bill before Parliament now.

This would allow the government to trigger Article 50 when it wished and avoid the court “deciding to accord the devolved administrations some rights or even some veto powers” when it comes to Article 50, Sir Oliver said. A new challenge to Brexit has also unfold-

ed in Northern Ireland where the high court decided in favour of allowing a campaigner against the country leaving the EU to present his case to the Supreme Court. The veteran victims’ rights campaigner Raymond McCord, whose son was murdered by the UVF, successfully argued that Northern Ireland could not be removed from the EU against the will of its people, 56 per cent of whom voted to remain in the EU. Meanwhile 60 Tory MPs have called on the government to quit the single market and customs union when it does finally leave the EU. The customs union allows members to trade without tariffs but stipulates common duties on goods coming into the union from non-member states. MP Suella Fernandes, who represents Farnham in Surrey, told the Daily Telegraph the referendum result had been “an instruction to untie ourselves from EU shackles and freely embrace the rest of the world.” In her most recent statements, Theresa May told business leaders she was aware “a cliff edge” approach to negotiations and their aftermath would be bad for British trade. Confederation of British Industry president Paul Dreschler said his members did not want a hard or soft Brexit, but a “smooth Brexit.”

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Bogus bobbies busted By John Smith ACTING jointly, officers from the Guardia Civil and National Police have arrested nine related Iranians (four women and five men) in Benidorm who have been stealing goods, mainly from tourists, whilst masquerading as police officers. Working in pairs, with blue LED lights placed in their cars, the highly-mobile bandits targeted tourists in a range of towns in Malaga, Sevilla, Cordoba, Alicante, Murcia, Valencia, Ciudad Real, Madrid and Barcelona, stopping them, frisking them and then often beating them up before stealing their valuables. They only targeted any particular area for a few days and changed cars on a regular basis in order to escape detection, but in the end the combined police forces found them in two properties in Benidorm where they were arrested. Large amounts of cash and other valuables including watches and jewellery were discovered during the raids as well as three vehicles and

now officers are attempting to find the victims of at least 15 violent robberies. The gang will be charged with belonging to a criminal group, holding false documents, robbery with violence, money laundering and in at least four cases, illegal entry into Spain with at least four detained in prison under instruction from the court in Denia.

Pretended they were police officers.

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Shopping joy BLACK FRIDAY (November 25) is a dream for shopaholics and shop-owners. This year many businesses in Malaga City’s Historical Centre will offer sales between Thursday November 24 and Saturday November 26.

Accidents up WORK accidents in Malaga Province shot up by more than 40 per cent this year. Between January and September of 2016 a total of 13 people have died at work, 44 per cent more than the same period last year.

Melting pot THE Caminito del Rey is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Malaga Province, and every year it is gains more traction. This summer, tourists from 65 different countries visited.

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Police raid rescues toddler from drug-addled parents By Sam Croft LOCAL POLICE officers broke into an abandoned premises in the Ciudad Jardin neighbourhood of Malaga City, where they arrested a Spanish couple who were allegedly using drugs in front of their two-year-old daughter. Although the man, 45, and the woman 35, apparently live in a temporary flat which Malaga City Council has provided for them, they reportedly spent a great deal of time in the rundown premises. Photographs taken by police officers have indicated that the building was full of rubbish, discarded packages, and empty bottles, and that it had no electricity or running water. The investigation began after a social worker reported to police that the young girl was in a situation of extremely high risk. The worker explained to officers the mother had not been to her flat in several days, and the young girl had also not been to nursery school. Social services suspicted the woman

AT RISK: All the children have been placed in foster care. had been spending time in the abandoned premises in Ciudad Jardin along with her partner and child. The police set up a surveillance operation and eventually descended upon the premises, where they arrested the couple. The police immediately removed the

young girl from the hazardous situation. The couple also has two other children. All three of the youths have been taken in by an emergency foster family for the time being.

Autum n ra in b ri n g s tears of joy to farmers AGRICULTURAL associations in Malaga Province have made it clear that the heavy rainfall over the last week has been ‘excellent’ for the sector. Livestock farmers have also indicated that the rainfall was good for the animals. Provincial Secretary for Andalucia Farmers Association COAG Juan Antonio Garcia said that “the rain has been phenomenal. It’s a blessing from the sky. The countryside has been under enormous stress from lack of water and this has caused a lot of damage. This huge downpour is exactly what we needed.” Farmers groups have stressed that the rain was a godsend for all kinds of c rops , inc luding gra ins , olive s , a lmonds a nd s ubtropical fruits, and that it has also reinvigorated the grass, which is a bonus for livestock.

WET WEATHER: Much needed for crops and livestock. However, sources from the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s Board of Environment have stated that the rain has not been enough to elevate the levels of water in the province’s reservoirs. In fact, altogether the seven reservoirs in the province had less com-

bi ned wat er t han a week ago, despi t e t he r ecent rains. The volume of the reservoirs is well below average at the moment. If several of them dip m uch f ur t her, a dr ought warning may have to be issued.

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By Matt Ford THE Guardia Civil has arrested 11 people and busted seven illegal workshops in an extensive operation which has brought down a criminal gang who specialised in the theft and resale of high-end vehicles in Europe and North Africa. Thirteen private properties in Mallorca, Malaga, Murcia, Germany and England were also raided in a collaborative effort by police forces based in the three countries and the Balearics. Investigations began at the end of May following the disappearance of a series of high-end vehicles, including cars, motorbikes, jet-skis and small boats. Detectives were able to identify a group of individuals, most of whom had previous convictions, with the top dog resident in

Palma de Mallorca. The group was highly organised and comprised mechanics and drivers, plus transporters who arranged to have the vehicles transported out of Spain via seaports. Many of the stolen vehicles were dismantled and packed into boxes before being shipped, while another branch of the network, also based in Palma, was responsible for falsifying documents such as driving licences, technical paperwork and licence plates. One of the most important sites for storage was in Mijas, Malaga, where the gang were able to take any vehicle to pieces within six hours, with individual pieces sent to Mallorca before being sold for prices well below their market value. In some cases gang members would show up at municipal depots with falsified

judicial documents allowing them to drive away in their chosen vehicles before forging new documents and making administrative transfers to a number of screen companies they had set up. The more expensive cars tended to be swiped directly from private properties following a period of detailed surveillance in order to work out the daily routines of their owners and how to overcome any security measures. Once stolen, the cars would be transferred to one of the workshops in order to change licence plates and other individual elements. The gang is also implicated in the theft of motorbikes which were shipped to Morocco and sold to drug trafficking organisations for the transport of hashish to southern Spain.

Woman and child partners in crime A MALAGA woman has been arrested by the Local Police for shoplifting after allegedly persuading a teenager to help her by promising to give her new clothes for her birthday. The police were alerted by a security guard who reported having seen the woman and girl on CCTV cameras taking clothes to a quiet area of a shop behind a large cart and putting them into bags. Officers viewed the record-

ings and waited for the woman at the doors of the shop, where they stopped the older woman and thwarted the 13-year-old girl’s attempt to escape. Although at first the teenager claimed not to know the woman, she eventually explained that she had approached her while she was playing and offered her clothes in return for helping her to shoplift. The child’s mother was contacted and found to be in a

state of nerves as she had not found her daughter where she had left her playing with her friends. Although the child is underage and therefore cannot be charged, the Minors authorities have been informed of the matter. Meanwhile the woman has been accused of shoplifting items worth less than €400 with the aggravating circumstances of having encouraged a minor to commit a crime.

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Hard shoulder for movie-style cabal of car thieves in Spain

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Many of the vehicles were dismantled before being shipped out of Spain.

Trafficking ring pulled THE Guardia Civil, National Police and Tax Agency teamed up to smash a drug trafficking ring that brought large quantities of hashish into Spain before sending it to Europe by car, or North Africa by sea. Twenty-five people have been arrested, the majority of Spanish or Moroccan nationality, with more than five tonnes of hashish seized alongside weapons, money, telephones, computers, two tugboats, five speedboats, and a number of road vehicles. Coordinated raids were carried out by investigators in Melilla, Murcia, Malaga and Alicante, with two vessels carrying large quantities of the resin intercepted in inter-

national waters. Having arrived from Morocco, the drugs would be concealed in cars with false floors for transport to Europe, or transferred to boats for delivery to Libya and Egypt. In order to divert attention, the smugglers would seek and pay compliant families with children to travel in the ‘mule cars,’ and book tickets on ferries for specific times, choosing ports based on their security levels at the time. The two boats intercepted were a German sailboat carrying 950 kilos of hashish and a yacht bearing the Spanish flag with an additional four tonnes on board.

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Sad donkey A CONCERNED citizen reported that a donkey was injured and bleeding on a trail in the mountains near Malaga City. Eventually Local Police officers and representatives from environmental groups put the animal out of its misery.

By Eleanor Hawkins MALAGA’S central Calle Larios will be particularly enticing in the evenings over the festive period thanks to an innovative music and light display announced by the city council. While the lights, which will be officially switched on at 7pm today, Thursday 24, will be very similar in design to those of last year, with a star-studded sky effect, this time round for two minutes at 6.30pm and 9pm they will literally dance to the sounds of Cascada’s Last Xmas, Queen’s The Show Must Go On and Carmina Burana’s O Fortuna. Operational Services and Festivities councillor Teresa Porras explained that the lights, installed by Iluminaciones Ximenez, include more than 1.7 million LED bulbs which will cost €1,500 to run for the 44 days they will be on for. The lights, the councillor said, will be on from 6 . 3 0 p m t o 2 a m e v ery d ay e x ce p t Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and January 6, when they will remain on until 7am. There will however be no dancing light displays on Calle Larios tomorrow, Friday 25, to avoid clashing with demonstrations to mark International Day against Violence against Women.

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Cruise rise DURING the first 10 months of 2017, Malaga City saw a 10 per cent rise in the number of cruise ship passengers when compared to the same period last year.

No control INTENSE rainfall caused an accident on the A7 near Benagalbon on Tuesday November 22. A lorry skidded out of control and crashed into the median strip. The Traffic Management Centre said one person was taken to hospital. CALLE LARIOS: The lights will be officially switched on at 7pm on Thursday November 24.

Malaga cheeses are the creme de la creme MALAGA Province now boasts its very own fab four, after a quartet of irresistible cheeses were selected as some of the best in the world by judges at the World Cheese Awards. The competition took place on November 16. Nearly 3,000 cheeses from around the world were analysed before the committee finally managed to whittle the hopefuls down to the real creme de la creme. One Alhaurin el Grande cheese manufactured by the company El Pastor del Valle scooped up the gold medal in the category Goat Milk Cheese with Additives. This veritable king of cheeses features rosemary as one of its key ingredients. In the same category, another local cheese took the silver medal, this time around a cured concoction which is matured in extra virgin olive oil and wheat bran. The cheese in question is produced by the Malaga Group of Mountain Farmers (Agamma), with its base in Colmenar. Agamma was also responsible for the two other cheeses to achieve distinction in the competition,

two bronze medal winners which were singled out in the Pure Goat Milk Cheese category (one cured and one made with raw milk). Pepi Burgos, owner of El Pastor del Valle, expressed his immense satisfaction about the company’s momentous achievement. He explained that his business began to produce cheese in 1998 after he and his wife exchanged a flock of sheep for some Malaga goats. This family business now has a herd of 800 goats, which produce around 1,000 litres of milk every four days. GOAT’S CHEESE: Features rosemary.

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Drug farm found

APPLICATION APPROVAL: Will take place during plenary sessions.

Council consider urban planning modifications By Sam Croft THE Urban Planning Department of Marbella Council has received a total of 183 requests to modify the urban planning regulations of the General Urban Development Plan (PGOU) of 1986. During a public exposure period, different political parties and public entities submitted their applications. Of the 183 applications presented in

74 different documents, 34 of them correspond to joint initiatives proposed by the current governing team and the Costa del Sol Si Puede party, whereas the Partido Popular (PP) has submitted 53 applications in 10 different documents. The rest have been presented by different individuals and social groups. The next step after receiving all of the applications is to respond to them. Assorted technical reports and legal

THE National Police has discovered and closed down a marihuana farm laboratory at a home in northern Malaga and arrested the five people who lived there for suspected drug production and dealing. Investigations began following various tip-offs to the effect that there was a farm somewhere in the Mangas Verde district to the north of the city and led to a search of a flat, where five members of the same Spanish family were found to be living. Upon entry, officers found three rooms of the flat had been fitted out to grow marihuana plants, with heat lamps, ventilation and air filters to avoid the smell getting out and giving the game away. Another room had been set up to dry out the plants, the police force reported. Altogether 178 plants plus 1,350 grams of marihuana and 130 of hashish were confiscated along with €650 in cash and various tools and fertilisers used to grow and prepare the drugs for sale.

procedures must be adhered to before the applications are provisionally approved in a plenary session. The council will then request a favourable report of the modifications from the Junta de Andalucia regional government, and once the necessary documentation is received from the Junta, the council will proceed to approve the applications definitively in a plenary session.

FARM LAB: Discovered and closed down.

Emergency services blasted for brain haemhorrage foul-up A WOMAN suffering from a brain haemhorrage on Saturday November 19 in Malaga City allegedly had to wait for 70 minutes before emergency workers arrived. She was attended to and then taken to Carlos Haya Hospital. The woman’s husband filled out a complaint form in which he lambasted Emergency Services for taking so long to arrive at the scene. The man argued that the response time “was in no way appropriate for a patient with a brain haemhorrage.” This was not the first

haemhorrage that the woman had experienced. She had previously been hospitalised following a similar incident. This time around, the haemhorrage struck on Saturday at around 6pm. The woman’s husband called Emergency Services 112 and asked for an ambulance. When the team had not arrived by 6.36pm, he made a second call. This time he made contact with 061. At 7.10pm, he was just about to call for the third time when the emergency workers arrived.

Emergency Services argued that the ambulance had not arrived earlier because all of the available employees had been tied up with other emergency situations at the time of the call. The coordinating emergency services centre confirmed in a statement that it had received a phone call at 6.02pm regarding a patient who was vomiting and showing signs of hypertension. It had been classified as a Level two case, “keeping in mind that the patient was conscious.”

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Dump area RESIDENTS’ associations in Alhaurin de la Torre have complained that bad neighbours are using the area near the municipal garden centre in Torrealqueria to dump rubbish and rubble.

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Football mad SEVENTY-ONE per cent of Spain’s population identifies itself as catholic, although if you were to ask a Spaniard what the real religion of the country is, they might reply that it’s ‘football.’

Sports town COIN’S mayor Fernando Fernandez Tapias and Education councillor Cristobal Ortega visited the European Parliament as the town, and 29 others, were named European Sports Town 2017.

NEW SKILLS: Are being taught to firefighters at workshops.

By Sam Croft A COURSE has been organised to teach the firefighters of Mijas some new skills and strengthen their existing ones. It has a specific focus on rescue manoeu-

vres in different situations, and will be carried out in three stages. The workshop has been given a budget of €5,500 and will last for 16 hours overall. Human Resources councillor José Carlos Martín was in atten-

dance at the first stage of the course. He pointed out that “risk prevention has been one of the pillars of the council for some time now, as it is a top priority for all employees to work in the safest conditions possible.”

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Judge to decide woman’s fine AN elderly woman who was fined €500 for driving her electric wheelchair the wrong way up a street in Benahavis more than a year ago is nearing the end of her legal battle against the authorities. The case was heard last week at a Malaga court, where 60-year-old Ana Maria Perez from Fuengirola, accompanied by her son Jose Manuel Linares, explained she had no choice but to use the road as the pavements were not adapted for the disabled. Benahavis Council, however, argued that the woman was simply taking the shortest route. It was the night of August 18, 2015 when Perez was returning to her summer home from the village fairground. At first, she told the press at the time, she thought the Local Police officers who told her off and issued the fine were pulling her leg, but this was not the case. She refused to sign the papers the officers handed her and after weeks of battles the town hall reduced the fine to €200. However, following her family’s advice, Perez refused to pay the fine and a year of battles ended up seeing the case reach the courts. Now all that remains is to see what the judge decides. Linares said: “my mother has suffered emotionally through the process but we’re proud to have done what was right regardless of the outcome. It was a matter of principle.”

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National award for local designer By Eleanor Hawkins MALAGA creator David Delfin has been awarded with the 2016 National Fashion Design Prize from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports. The prize comes with €30,000 and Delfin was chosen to receive it for “the audacity, braveness and social commitment of his work, with a marked Spanish identity which develo p s i t s o wn a van t-g a rd e u n iverse,” the jury said. “The strength of his creative message makes the artistic group Davidelfin, which has managed to cross the barriers between fashion and art, genres and generations, the commercial and the artistic, worthy of this year’s prize,” they continued. Born in Malaga in 1970, Delfin reached fashion through painting. In 1999, following various individual

and group exhibitions, and after working on paper, canvas, wood and cardboard, he decided to use second hand military clothing as a new base for his work. In 2 0 0 1 h e c re a te d his brand by teaming up with the Postigo siblings, Deborah, Diego and Gorka, and model Bimba Bose. His first collection was presented at the Madrid Fashion Week in 2002 and included an evening gown made with surgical bandages. Delfin has received a variety of young designer awards from magazines and brands including L’Oreal, Marie Claire, GQ and Men’s Health. In 2011 the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington DC organised a retrospective exhibition of his work.

WINNER: David Delfin (left).

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Port irregularities could lead to jail THE anti-corruption prosecutor has requested the opening of the oral hearing against five men who are accused of different crimes including embezzlement and fraud. The incidents in question revolve around perceived irregularities in construction and improvement work carried out on the Malaga Port. The prosecutor has requested between two and 11 years in prison for the five men. In total, they are accused of pocketing €941,295 by creating contracts and failing to implement the proposed work in its entirety. Among the accused are several managers from the construction company Sando, one from Dragados, and two engineers from the Port Authority. The sentences proposed by the prosecutor for the different men vary depending on their alleged degree of in-

volvement in the crimes. The defendants have argued that all of the work included in the budget was carried out and insist that they did not embezzle any of the funds. The investigation initially kicked off in 2010, when the Port Authority began to suspect that there were irregularities in the management of the construction of the southern cruise ship berth. Their suspicions were initially raised after a boat collided with this part of the port, requiring subsequent repair work. The ensuing submarine inspection led to the discovery that the foundation and measurements allegedly did not correspond with what the construction company had been contracted to do. Another project under suspicion is some improvement work that was carried out on a docking area which is used for container ships.

Jail for parlour owner A MALAGA court has sentenced the owner of a massage parlour to 18 months in prison for em pl oyi ng 11 peopl e without properly registering them with Social Security. The court ruled that since at least 2013, the man was the sole manager of an erotic massage company with two centres, one in Malaga Ci t y, and t he ot her i n Fuengirola. He hired 11 women to give these massages, but rather than having t hem r egi st er ed wi t h Social Security, he empl oyed t hem usi ng phoney and illegitimate contracts. I n addi t i on t o t he pr i son sent ence, t he man was ordered to pay a fine of €1,080.

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Raging against rubbish with new super bins By Sam Croft FUENGIROLA has purchased some innovative new bins which the council hopes to use to wage war on various kinds of waste. These new containers are noted for their simplicity and practicality, and can hold up to 50 litres worth of rubbish. The council has acquired a total of 70 units, and will now begin to stagger them around Fuengirola. Cleaning councillor Pedro Vega pointed out that over the last few months, the council carried out a study to develop the most ideal system for the town, before settling on the new containers. These are far from your typical rubbish bins. In addition to their traditional

HYBRID BINS: Contain an ashtray and a bag dispenser. function as receptacles for waste, these new hybrid containers also contain an ashtray in the top and a small bag dispenser to encourage residents to clean up unsightly dog messes. They are also pleasing to the eye, as the council has settled on a creamy pistachio for maximum visual satisfaction.

Vega indicated that after the bins are set up around the town, the council will go and have a look to see if people are using them for their intended purposes. At the same time council members are hoping to implement an awareness campaign to encourage citizen collaboration with the new initiative.

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Man seriously injured after bloody battle A MAN was badly injured during a fight in Malaga City after being stabbed in the neck and abdomen. The incident occurred in the early evening in the Marmoles neighbourhood. A patrol car was on its way to another call when officers spotted two men fighting, both of them covered in blood. Reports have indicated the incident began in a bar nearby before the two men decided to take it to the street. The officers had to break the fight up, seizing two bladed weapons in the process. They called emergency workers, who went to the scene and administered first aid. The workers then moved both men to the Carlos Haya Hospital for further treatment. One of the men, 45, had significantly more serious injuries than the other. He had been stabbed in both the neck and abdomen and had to be hooked up to respiratory support. The other man, 47, was conscious and had numerous bruises, but no knife wounds. Both men were placed under police custody and an investigation has been opened to find out what happened.

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Illegal lottery group busted LA RAPIDA: Fraudsters pocketed up to €1million per year.

By Eleanor Hawkins THE authorities have notched up a win against crime by busting an illegal lottery group which had been running in Malaga Province for more than eight years. Junta de Andalucia regional government representative for the province Jose Luis Ruiz Espejo reported that an extensive operation by the Regional Police and the anti-gambling services led to 27 arrests and confiscation of 172,298 ‘La Rapida’ quick lottery tickets. “Members of every level of the

organisation’s hierarchy, from the leader to the street vendors, have been identified and arrested and the headquarters in Campillos the group operated from located,” Ruiz Espejo explained. Arrestees include, along with the head of the organisation, three collectors and 23 ticket sellers and officers confiscated €2,400 in cash as well as the illegal tickets, the delegate said. The operation follows a similar one in August which saw 44 arrests and confiscation of 163,590 La Rapida tickets and

has put a full end to the fraudulent activities by the group. Paperwork and accounts found at the headquarters revealed that the criminals were pocketing up to one million euros per year through their activities. Ruiz Espejo congratulated everyone involved in the police operation for their intense work to put an end to illegal gambling activities and explained that the case is now in the hands of the courts, which could issue fines of up to €300,000 for running an unauthorised lottery system.

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Gender violence a growing concern A SYSTEM set up to monitor cases of gender violence has indicated that these kinds of violent incidents are on the rise in Malaga Province. The Comprehensive Tracking System of Cases of Gender Violence has released its most recent results. The study indicated that initially, police in the province monitored 2,935 cases of women who were potentially at risk of gender violence. Although 1,944 of the women were classified as being out of danger, the remaining 991 cases required police protection due to being at risk. Different levels of risk were established, and it was determined that 845 women were low risk, 138 average risk, seven high and one extreme. The rise of these numbers has a direct effect on police forces, because all of these cases must be reviewed at different intervals, depending on the level of risk. The study also revealed that overall, there are currently 56 tracking devices in the province ensuring criminals are complying with their restraining orders, a number much higher than the 47 such devices which were present in the province in 2015.

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Union hopping mad about alleged pest problem A MARBELLA court has come under fire from the Civil Servants Workers’ Union CSIF for the alleged presence of rodents, cockroaches, flies, and fleas in the building. The city’s First Instance Court Number 5 is located on the Avenida Arias de Velasco, alongside other judicial entities such as the Civil Registry. Some sources from the court have reportedly explained that a few days ago, maintenance staff set traps to catch rats, and the decomposing bodies of the rodents are creating a stench which is

causing civil servants to become nauseous. Although the CSIF did not wish to go into detail about what exactly is occurring in the court, it claimed that some workers have reported that rat-killing poisons were used, which could potentially be adding to the smells. The workers’ union has stated that although they do not wish to cause alarm, it is important that “as quickly as possible, the affected zones are disinfected, and that civil servants are evacuated if necessary, to guarantee the health of the workers.”

Model predicts impact THE behaviour of tsunamis can mean the difference between life and death for thousands of people in areas prone to earthquakes and volcanoes. Now in a link-up between the universities of Malaga and Granada, researchers have come up with a computer model that predicts their effects within 10 minutes.

What is critical for governments who may have to evacuate large areas is the time the wave takes to make landfall, its strength and the extent to which it will penetrate inland. This helps to give rescue and aid agencies an idea of the extent of the likely flood damage. The model developed by the

teams allows for simulation of a tsunami’s effects and can also be applied in other serious disasters, such as flooding caused by hurricanes, storms and river overflows. The Andalucian government can take some credit for the breakthrough as it helped supply some funding for the project.

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Spain faces massive fine from EU over lack of water treatment on the Costas By Matt Ford SPAIN faces astronomical European Union (EU) sanctions of ‘at least’ €46.5 million after failing to provide wastewater treatment for 17 towns and villages, several of which are located on the Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical. The threat comes five years after the EU Court of Justice slammed Spanish authorities because there remained 37 municipalities with more than 15,000 inhabitants that did not purify wastewater, rather dumping it into local rivers or the sea. “The lack of an adequate level of collection and treatment of wastewater poses significant risks to human health, inland waters and the marine environment,” reads their official stance on the matter. The European Commission has now tired of waiting for Spain to fix the problem, since 17 of the towns still have no treatment facilities and continue to pollute the environment. It is now requesting that a fine of €46.5 million be issued, plus additional charges of €171,217 per day should the required infrastructure not be in place by the date set for

POLLUTION: A wastewater pipe discharging into the sea in Huelva Province.

the judges’ second resolution. Locally, San Pedro de Alcantara, Estepona, Alhaurin el Grande, Coin and Nerja are the guilty parties, with the latter in particular pouring untreated sewage into the sea with no prior filtering. Construction of Nerja’s treatment plant began in January 2014, but there have been a raft of delays and other obstacles which suggest that the operational target of mid-2017 is speculative at best. In Estepona, work began in 2010 at a projected cost of €30.1 million but the project remains in limbo due to a lack of funds, while completion of the lower Guadalhorce plant, intended to serve Coin, Alhaurin el Grande, Alora and Pizarra is unresolved due to ‘discussions’ between the Junta de Andalucia and Malaga City Council following a decade of paralysis. Other offending municipalities in Andalucia include Matalascañas, Isla Cristina, Tarifa and Barbate, with the remainder in Galicia, Asturias, Valencia and the Canary Islands.

Elderly man dies after his clothes catch fire AN elderly man in Estepona lost his life after a cigarette that he was smoking set fire to his clothes.

The man, 77, was a resident of the Vitalia-María Dolores Espinosa de los Monteros old people’s home, a seven-storey

building with about 180 inhabitants. The incident occurred in the early afternoon. One of the smoke alarms on the fifth floor went off, and several employees rushed to see what was happening. They found the man in his bathroom, where he had apparently been smoking a cigarette, seemingly deciding to take advantage of some momentary privacy as his flatmate had recently gone out. When the employees found the man he was unconscious and his legs were badly burned. Despite this, the fire had barely spread at all and firefighters were not even needed at the scene. Emergency workers were called and an ambulance was sent to the home. The man was taken to the Costa del Sol Hospital in an effort to save his life, but he succumbed to his injuries several hours later.

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Funding grant to aid care agencies

SUPPORT AGENCIES: Will be asked for suggestions on how best to spend the money. THE basic needs of more than 11,000 people a month will be supplemented with a grant of â&#x201A;Ź570,000 from Malaga City Council. Fourteen different agencies catering for the needs of the under-privileged and those at risk of social exclusion will benefit from the payment.

Some of the money will be used to purchase essential products such as hygiene and cleaning materials at a price up to 75 per cent lower than in the open retail market. The hope is that low income families living in each of the municipalityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 11 districts will be able to access

the funds. The announcement was made at the headquarters of the Corinth Foundation, one of the agencies to benefit from the grant. Each agency will be asked to come up with ideas about how best to spend the money over the period of a year.

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La Linea lies A MAN who shot his wheelchair-bound friend twice in the head in La Linea was convicted of his murder despite the fact he blamed a third person and then threatened to kill him if he appeared as a witness.

Staff protest MEMBERS of the Unified Police Union protested last week outside Ronda police station against the lack of officers and demanded more staffing to ensure quality security services. The town currently has 30 per cent less than the regulatory minimum number of officers.

Farmers waging war on fruit and vegetable thieves By Sam Croft FARMERS in the Estepona area are frustrated about the growing number of thefts which are occurring from their plots of land. Head of the Agricultural Cooperative in Estepona, Gloria Godoy said “it’s unbelievable that when it comes to harvesting, we have to adjust our forecasts because we know that there are going to be thefts.” She also pointed out that some farmers are even beginning to harvest their products early to avoid potential losses. Godoy explained that it is difficult to be sure of exact numbers because many of the farmers don’t re-

port the thefts. She is now urging all farmers to come forward and report the incidents. The Agricultural Cooperative has begun to create a register, in which it will take down the most important details, including the approximate monetary value of the losses, the amount in kilos, and the area where the thefts oc-

curred. The cooperative hopes that within the next few months it will be able to compile all of the data to make an overall assessment about what steps can be taken to remedy the problem. The idea at the moment is to make a joint report on behalf of all of the local farmers so that it carries greater weight.

Asbestos gone MIJAS Council’s Environmental Department has removed asbestos from materials found dumped illegally in the Entrerrios area.

THEFT INCREASING: A register is being compiled to include the amount in kilos lost.

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New Manilva bridge THE mayor of Manilva, Mario Jiménez, visited the Marina of Casares to check in situ the works that are being carried out for the definitive placement of the bridge that will link the two localities. He met with his opposite number from Casares, Jose Carrasco, together with other councillors from both towns to discuss the future of the link between the two towns. A great deal of work has been involved in bringing the 30-metre bridge to Casares on heavy lorries and it will shortly be put in place across the Rio Manilva which will make the crossing much safer and drier. Both mayors were delighted the bridge had finally arrived and apologised to local residents for any inconvenience caused whilst the work to unload the bridge and its support was being undertaken as well as any further inconvenience when it is put into place.

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Sotogrande and Brexit A GROUP of interested business people met in Sotogrande as part of the eighth Entrepreneurial Forum to discuss the possible e ff e c t t h a t B rex it might have on their businesse s o n c e i t h a s g o n e through all of its stages.

Most parties agree that two years is too short a period to resolve all the agreements.

The overall opinion was that it was still far too early to judge potential problems although it appears that a l r e a d y B e l g ia n , French and Russian businesses are more active

th an th e B ritis h a nd Gibraltar in Sotogrande following the result of the referendum. One opinion expressed w h ic h s e e me d to be a g ree d b y mo s t p artie s was that two years would b e to o s h o rt a p e rio d o f time for Britain to resolve all of the agreements with the member states, espec ia lly if S p a in w an ts to make political capital as far as Gibraltar is concerned. Those working in Sotogrande and the rest of the Campo do wish to continue to trade with Gibraltar regardless of what happ en s a n d b e lie v e th a t Gibraltar will manage to find an acceptable option in order for it to continue to trade effectively within this part of Spain.

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Safer walkers to the west of Fuengirola By Eleanor Hawkins WORK has started at the western end of Fuengirola, near the castle, to improve pavements alongside the motorway. Due to the fact that the pedestrian path in the area between the campsite and Calle Algarrobos, a popular place for tourists and residents alike, was narrow and in poor condition the council launched a project to improve access. While visiting the site to check on progress, Works and Infrastructures councillor Jose Sanchez explained that the work will be done in two stages and is likely to take six months to complete. The first stage will create pavements along a 125-metre stretch between El Castillo petrol station and Calle Chopos, while the second will cover the 257 metres from the aforementioned street to Calle Algarrobos. Signs have been put up to inform pedestrians that in the meantime they will need to cross over the bridge to the opposite side of the motorway, the

PAVEMENT WORKS: The council launched a project to improve access. councillor said. Once complete, the work, which is being carried out after obtaining permission

from the Ministry of Public Works and Development, will mean pedestrians in the area will be much safer.

Fire under control

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FIREFIGHTERS in Marbella put out a fire that broke out at an industrial unit near the La CaĂąada Shopping Centre. The incident occurred around 8.45am on Sunday November 20. Members of the fire brigade were alerted and quickly dispatched to the scene. The outside of the unit had caught fire after several polystyrene panels became overheated and burst into flame. The firefighters were able to control the fire quickly, although it produced a large cloud of smoke which was visible from various points in the city.

SEA CUCUMBERS: Set for abroad.

Slippery cucumber thief at the airport GUARDIA CIVIL Officers in the Malaga Airport seized seven kilos of sea cucumbers from a Chinese citizen who was allegedly trying to smuggle them abroad. The man was allegedly caught going through airport security with plastic bags full of the sea cucumbers in his hand luggage. After being interrogated by the police, he apparently admitted he wanted to take them back for his own personal consumption.

These bizarre-looking creatures are considered to be a delicacy in many Asian countries, where they are also known for their aphrodisiac qualities and are used in various medicinal treatments. However, fishing for sea cucumbers is prohibited in Andalucia, and sneaking them across borders is equally illegal. The man was thus arrested by the police and handed over to the appropriate authorities.

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It’s times for TIMS By Pete Woodall WHEN TIMS (The International Music Society) start to sing you know the Costa Christmas season really has started. This December the first TIMS performances will be at the following locations. Thursday December 1, 6pm, at the town hall in La Cala de Mijas. Friday December 2, 7pm, at the Bil Bil Castillo on the promenade in Benalmadena Costa. A full programme of 20 songs with a short interval at both events, ably directed by Margaret Williams, accompanied by the talented Chris-

tine Langly-Wallner and compered by the amusing Lars Roos. Saturday December 3, 6pm at the Parroquia de la Virg e n d el C arme n (Parochial Church) in Bonanza Square, Benalmadena. Here TIMS will perform four songs as part of the L u x M u n d i ec u men i c a l Christmas service, along with songs sung by two other choirs. A similar performance will be given on December 17 at the Lux Mundi centre, east of Malaga in Torre del Mar. Founded in 1998, the TIMS popular charity fundraisers are freely given and are a mixture seasonal songs

and carols sung in four-part harmony, interspersed with solos and duets. Any charitable donations are voluntary. For more details visit www.timschoir.org, alternatively contact Gilly Bareford on 952 573 983 / 654 891 790 or email: tims choir@gmail.com. TIMS are always on the lookout for additional singers, this is a voluntary choral pastime for any nationality and requires people who are comfortable with music from The Beatles to Bach, Christmas carols and traditional songs and are able to attend practice sessions in Fuengirola.

Running about town SATURDAY December 17 is the fifth anniversary of the Benahavis ‘lucky’ run. Further details will follow. Items such as tinned/packet food and toiletries for local families in need can also be dropped off at the town hall during December.

For example, pasta, rice, long life milk, children’s drinks, washing powder, toothpaste, soap and shampoo. Meanwhile, get in training for one lap of the village on December 17, and pick up an extra item next time you shop.

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Fantastic donation to Butterfly Charity By John Smith INTERNATIONAL company Sportradar delivers sports data and content around the globe. They believe that in a world full of controversy sport is the one thing that can unite and connect people and they believe that sport can change lives. They could not have displayed this sentiment more than at their recent golf event held at La Zagaleta Golf Club which they dedicated to two international charities: Indochina Starfish and Right to Play and one local charity the Butterfly Children Charity DEBRA. The first two charities were personally chosen by Sportradar, the third was suggested by ‘La Zagaleta’ as a worthy cause. Initially the company pledged to donate €30,000 to each charity however on the night this was increased to an incredible €140,000 (collectively). All three charities were overwhelmed by the generosity but none more than the Butterfly Children Charity whose donation was in fact doubled! This was thanks to local boy Luis Lima, affected by Butterfly Skin who made a

Join the coast’s favourite tenor in Xmas songs MISSING that Christmas concert back home? Then join the coast’s favourite tenor, Ricky Lavazza and the TAPAS Choir on December 11 at 4 pm at Los Arcos for ‘Ricky’s Christmas Cracker.’ This is a one-off matinée performance so don’t miss this one! With many old favourites (don’t be shy to sing along) and perhaps some Christmas songs that you haven’t heard before,

Left to right: Representative from Indochina Starfish, Carsten Koerl Director of Sportradar, Minerva Quijera of Butterfly Children Charity and a representative from Right to Play. personal appearance to thank the company for their support. The director of Sportradar was so touched by his gratitude that he increased the donation from €30,000 to €60,000! This substantial donation will make a huge difference to the lives of the Butterfly Children and their families throughout

Spain. It will ensure that the charity’s team of nurses, social workers and psychologists can provide them with the expert care and support that the National Health Service fails to give. It is thanks to Sportradar that these families can look towards the future with hope, optimism and energy.

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this is an event for the whole family to enjoy and get into the Christmas spirit. Los Arcos is located at Km6 on the A7059 Coin/Cartama road. Tickets are €10 (€8 for TAPAS members) and are available from the Box Office on 635 293 714 or the following outlets: Papeleria Cristina, Alhaurin el Grande. Buy Rite Supermarket, Coin. One Stop Shop, La Trocha.

Grand autumn ball CONSERVATIVES ABROAD are holding their annual Grand Autumn Ball on Saturday, November 26 at 7pm. The evening is the highlight of the events calendar and will be held at Hotel Tamisa Golf, Mijas Costa set within the backdrop of the golf course and the Sierra de Mijas. Tickets are priced at €35 to include canapés and drinks on arrival; three-course dinner with wine, soft drinks and water and live music and dancing. Tickets are available from Maggie on 952 590 867.

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Childline Andalucia needs your help ‘CHRISTMAS’ should be an exciting, happy and festive time for our children! Unfortunately there are children and teenagers that ‘dread’ the festive and holiday periods... Parental/Domestic abuse rises with Alcohol and Drug taking, many children face threats, abuse, and violence this Christmas and New Year! Childline Andalucia currently provide an online help service for expat children and teenagers up to 19 years old in Andalucia, visit w w w. c h i l d l i n e a n dalucia.org. We urgently require funding to set up our training for our free phone line, 121 online messaging and school education team. Please help us realise our vision, and our initial target of €6,610 by January

4, 2017. The money will be used to set up, train listeners, introduce our School Education team, and 121 online chat in January 2017. This service is desperately required, offering children and teenagers the support they require if they are facing challenging issues or problems of any kind here in Andalucia, Spain. Our fabulous team at Childline Andalucia would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts in advance for your kind and generous support, any donation will be greatly appreciated, and we would like to wish you all a very ‘Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.’ See the campaign and make a donation by visiting www.gofundme.com/child line-andalucia-helpline.

CHRISTMAS: Should be a happy time for children.

Fundraising for CAB THE Cabaret Club in Fuengirola is holding a live music fundraiser in aid of the Citizens Advice Bureau Spain (CAB). The event, to be held on Friday, December 9, has been organised by Tracey Seviour with music from The Revival Live Band and Terry Shaughnessy. Dance all night to music from the 50’s to the present day. Ms Seviour said: “I’m doing this on behalf of CAB as I know that they rely solely on donations. I have successfully used their

services on several occasions in the past and I wanted to give something back.” CAB, a registered charity, aims to provide independent advice, information and support to all citizens in Spain for free. Ms Seviour said: “I ask people to buy their tickets online as quickly as possible and support the cause.” For tickets: http://buytickets.at/revival liveband/71252 price €10 or pay on the d o o r. T h e e ve nt c omme nc e s a t 9pm to 11.55pm at Calle Camilo José Cels.

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Lux Mundi of Fuengirola LUX Mundi Ecumenical Centre (Foundation Lux Mundi Centro Ecumenico), Fuengirola. C/ Nueva No.3, Fuengirola, 29640. Opening hours Monday to Friday 9.30am to 14.30pm. Telephone 952 474 840, e-mail luxmundif@gmail.com, website www.lux-mundi.org. Tuesday December 6 – Centre closed for Constitution Day. Thursday December 8 – Centre closed for Immaculate Conception Day. Thursday December 8 to Sunday 11 – ‘Take to the Sea’ to visit Melilla & the Live Nativity. For further information and bookings please contact the Centre.

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Age Concern, Estepona and Manilva donation AGE CONCERN relies on income from fundraising events and the generosity of individuals and organisations that support the aims of the charity. They are therefore extremely grateful to Charity and Pleasure (CAP) for a wonderful donation of €300 which was presented to Tony Aldous, the charity’s press officer, by the President of CAP, Mary Erlich, at a recent gathering of CAP members. CAP meet every Wednesday at The Golden Wok, Benamara. CAP is a non-profit making organisation whose members come together for pleasure and to raise money for good causes in the area. This donation will be used for the benefit of older people who need help and advice - from Marbella to San Roque. Many thanks to all those who made this donation possible. For older people who require help or advice Age Concern operate a telephone service called Lifeline. This gives the individual a direct point of contact with the charity. The telephone number is 650 163 928. It should be noted that Age Concern is

AGE CONCERN: Relies on income from fundraising events. not an emergency service. There is also an email address you can use to contact Age Concern, Estepona and Manilva acesteponaymanilva@ageconcern-es

pana.org . To find out who they are and what they do why not give their website a visit - acespana.org - and follow the links.

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Thespa AGM, dinner and show THE group’s next play reading evening is Wednesday November 30, and the evening will consist of two ‘One Act’ play readings plus dinner after the AGM. Membership fees of €10 may also be paid at this month’s meeting. The first reading will be ‘The Mozart Man’ by Tony Powell, directed by Wendy Smith with a cast of Peter Cadman, Michael Edwards and Janet Gillett. The second is entitled ‘Charity Begins’ by Bett Manktelow, directed by Jean Macer with a cast of Liz DÁrcy, Janet Norton, Pat ReevesWinsor and Wendy Smith. Bookings can be made by emailing spabooking@ gmail.com or by phoning 622 45 44 22. If you have the choice, it is better to book by email rather than by phone, since you will be able to make your booking

immediately. If you use the booking phone line, you are likely to reach the voicemail, so please leave a message. Whether you email your booking or telephone please provide your name, the number of places required and names of those in your party, whether you want the set meal or the vegetarian option, and how to contact you. As usual the performance will be at the Masonic Hall, Los Boliches, Fuengirola. A map indicating the Masonic Hall can be found on the ‘Contact’ page of the website www.theatrecostadelsol.com. Please make your reservations by Friday November 25 in order that Terry can organise the catering. The evening will begin at 6.45pm with first call for our AGM, doors open at 6.30pm. The entrance charge remains the same at €16 for members and €18 for guests.

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RAISING FUNDS: A calendar has been created to help raise money.

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Fruit thieves By Sam Holliday EVERYONE remembers the terrible fires that took place in September and the volunteer organisations who worked tirelessly and continue to do so to help those that were affected. Cruz Roja Javea helped evacuate 225 families as well as dogs, cats and birds and now they have created a calendar for 2017 to help raise money for Proteccion Civil, Bomberos of Javea and Benitachell and Cruz Roja Javea. The calendar includes all the major and local fiesta dates for easy reference as well as a beautiful selection of photographs from around Javea. The calendar costs just 10€ and all proceeds from sales will be donated to the organisations where they will be able to replenish the stock and equipment needed. A cheque presentation by the Original Charity Shop in Javea also meant much needed funds were raised. Many local businesses have helped by sponsoring the calendar and it can be purchased at many local outlets so be sure to pick one up.

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Panto news

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AS Christmas rapidly approaches one local performance group is already working hard on their pantomime. The Broadway Performance Academy, based in Alfaz del Pi, will be performing their fifth pantomime, ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarves’ in January 2017.

A SQUAD of prodigious physicists based out of the UIB University in Mallorca will be given funding to continue their groundbreaking work after making headlines in the physics world earlier this year when they helped detect gravitational waves, a space-time phenomenon predicted by Einstein.

A MAN from Pulpi has been given a two-year jail sentence and a fine for stealing 158 birds including chickens, hens, pigeons, turkeys, peacocks and other birds along with three goats and a dog from farms in the area between April 18 and May 8 this year.

THE PP in Torrevieja want a report carried out on the consequences of Brexit which affects 20 per cent of the foreign citizens residing in the city, over 6,700 Britons who have become “an essential part of our town.”

Air-freshening MORAIRA’S main drainage system is to get a €43,525 overhaul. Improvements will focus on eliminating structural problems that have produced unpleasant smells and gases in the El Molinet.

Bull vote SIMAT DE LA VALLDIGNA will hold a referendum to decide whether next year’s fiestas should include bull-running. The small town in the La Safor area has a population of 3,500 and all residents who are over 16 and appear on the town ‘padron’ will be entitled to vote.

Garage robbery GUARDIA CIVIL investigators have arrested a man who held a petrol station worker at gunpoint whilst he stole money from the till. The incident, which occurred at the Petronor El Amerador garage in El Campello, left the employee in a state of shock although physically unharmed.

False promises ECO group GOB is encouraging the regional government to use the tourist tax revenue as a bonus rather than a substitute for a smaller environment budget. The activist organisation, which has fought for Mallorcan nature and wildlife for decades, accused the government of exploiting the tourist tax.

iRobot island CALVIA will hold the Smart Island World Congress next year, giving the Mallorcan region the chance to showcase its commitment to a brave new world of energy efficiency, innovation and sustainability.

New look ENTERPRENPEURS in Magaluf are hoping to kill two birds with one stone by demolishing a dilapidated area haunted by junkies and dealers and replacing it with a green access road to the beach.

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Alternative route THERE are likely to be delays on the N340a coastal road stretching from Almeria City to Aguadulce in Roquetas de Mar due to improvement works being undertaken to protect against landslides which are due to last until December 2, the authorities have announced.

Alleged murder THE Public Prosecutor is requesting a 37-year and eight-month jail sentence for a Nijar man who is accused of murdering his wife and her boss in 2015. The defendant was convinced that they were involved in a relationship and therefore set out to kill them.

Near miss THE restoration works on HuercalOvera’s Nasrid Tower, known to locals simply as ‘the castle’ just missed out on an award at the International Aga Khan Architectural Awards held earlier this month in Abu Dhabi.

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Illegal catch A TOTAL of 10 offences against the laws of fishing were found in the port of Villajoyosa. Guardia Civil noted and intervened at the port fish auction that more than half a ton of fresh fish were still immature and were therefore prohibited from being sold.

Alzheimer’s care A PLEDGE has been made to increase spending on care for Alzheimer’s patients. Vice President and Regional Minister for Equality and Inclusive Policies, Monica Oltra, announced the department plans to increase the budget for direct care for people with Alzheimer’s to €67 million in 2017.

Case closed A MAN has been acquitted of locking up and holding his girlfriend in his apartment against her will. The court acquitted the 28 year-old Cuban national on the charge of illegal detention as the court decided as the woman had a set of keys and a mobile phone, she could have left if she wanted to.

THE National Police have arrested seven men, including one minor, in Velez-Malaga accused of stealing 2,401 kilos of avocados. The men who had previous police records for theft were caught in the early hours of the morning.

Salobreña bus stop BACK in April of this year, it was announced that the sum of €123,000 had been approved for the construction of a bus stop in Salobreña which would provide work for up to 50 local unemployed people and should be completed within six months, but it is still unfinished.

Axarquia praised ON Saturday November 26 at 7pm, the College of Physicians of Malaga plan to pay tribute to all of the health professionals and emergency services of the province of Axarquia, especially those who were on duty and volunteered to assist following the gas explosion in a café in Velez-Malaga in October.

Health centre AS part of an ongoing investment in the provision of new primary healthcare centres, the Andalucian Health Service opened on November 21 a brand new building in Benamocarra costing €761,000 to be run by the Clinical Management Unit of Velez-North.

Teachers unpaid MORE than 600 people have visited change.org to register their support for the teachers in the Velez-Malaga Municipal School of Music which is threatened with closure and the teachers allegedly being unpaid for several months even though their contracts are good until end of the year.

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Losing the climate battle

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DENMARK is slipping in its fight against climate change. It has topped the Climate Change Performance Index in the last four years but the new edition lists the country at number 13 and criticises the government’s apparent turnaround in climate policy.

CLIMATE CHANGE: A tournaround in policy.

Trump call PM Lars Løkke Rasmussen has said he has had a short but constructive chat with new US President-elect Donald Trump in which they mainly spoke about defence and security.

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tive of cosiness, creating a warm atmosphere and appreciating the little things in life.

DANISH word Hygge has missed out on being named word of the year by Oxford Dictionaries, with ‘post-truth’ topping the poll. Hygge is representa-

Noise complaints C O P E N H A G EN is looking a t

pla ns to re duc e dis turba nc e to re s ide nts from the c ity’s night life. They are looking at halting the approval of new permits after midnight, doing more cleaning and expanding noise monitoring.

In memory

Presidency announcement FORMER Minister for Economy,

Emmanuel Macron, has announced he is standing for President. The 38-year-old quit as Minister with Francois Hollande’s government and set up his own political movement called ‘En Marche.’

Refugee shelter A SHELTER for refugees and migrants has opened in northern Paris as part of the process of re-

moving the ‘jungle’ in Calais. The s he lte r ha s be ds for 400 s ingle men.

False alarm A SUSPECT package was found on a P&O ferry in Calais. No passengers were on board at the time the bomb s qua d w e re called and later deemed it was not dangerous.

GERMANY has been named the ninth best country in the world for non-native English speakers. Levels of English are best in the north west of the country, with Hamburg having the highest level of proficiency.

THE Cologne Bonn airport is testing faster airport security. The ‘Easy Security’ system is reported as promising an ‘easier, more efficient and more pleasant’ experience during the security check process.

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Exports increase

Hospitality fall THE hospitality and retail sectors in Belgium report they have seen their turnover fall by some €180 million. It is believed the three suicide bombs in March is behind the fall as the country fights to recover from the terror threat.

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HOLLAND

Workers strike

Child killing

Get the jab

A FOUR-DAY strike was held by the Swedish Dockworkers Union after talks failed between workers and the port unions over disputed working conditions.

A JOURNALIST has claimed in a book that Norwegian Islamist Bastian Vasquez, who was fighting in Syria, killed the two-year-old son of a rival. He was then executed by Daesh for the crime.

Old ice

Moral responsibility

SWEDISH experts have joined a team of European scientists searching for the oldest ice on earth. The team is heading to Antarctica in a bid to get a better understanding of the climate system.

NORWAY’S Prime Minister said they have a “moral responsibility” to help the international community to stop the IS terror group.

Sibling rivalry OLDER children are around 20 per cent more likely to become managers or CEOs than their siblings. The study by Statistics Sweden found that younger sisters often had more creative jobs.

IMMIGRANTS wanting asylum in Norway are required to attend classes on female rights. The move follows a series of rapes, of which it is reported, 75 per cent were committed by immigrants.

FOREIGN Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier from the Social Democrats (SPD) party has been presented as the presidential candidate by the German coalition government.

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Women’s lessons

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BELGIAN exports increased 7 per cent in September compared to last year, valued at €21.4 billion. During the period from January to August this year, exports rose 2.9 per cent to €161.2 billion.

FRANCE STING headlined a concert marking the reopening of the Bataclan concert hall in Paris, a year after the terrorist attacks which killed 130 people. A minute’s silence was observed as he opened the show.

A STUDY by the German teacher’s union has shown that physical aggression against teachers by students is increasing. The ‘Violence against teachers’ study found that six out of 100 teachers had experienced physical violence by students.

AROUND €2 m i l l i on i s planned on being spent on a public health campaign to encourage more parents to have their children vaccinated. There are concerns that vaccination rates are falling.

Bird flu THE Netherlands has reported more cases of birds dying from the highly infectious avian flu variant H5N8. All poultry farmers have been ordered to keep their birds indoors to help contain the disease.

Monarchy rejection A SURVERY carried out for the Institute of Political and Social Opinion, has reported that six out of 10 Flemish people are not impressed with the present monarchy and 59 per cent wanted reform.

Business goals MORE Belgians have a positive attitude to entrepreneurship and are more inclined to set up their own business now, compared to last year.

Fake fines FI NES wer e i ssued t o f i ve people last year claiming to be dentists but who did not have the cor r ect paper wor k and t hr ee were fined for claiming to be doctors.

Flying fossil THE fossil of a 66-millionyear-old Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur flew from Chicago, USA, to Amsterdam. It will reside at Naturalis in the ‘T.rex in town’ exhibition until June 2017.

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RUSSIAN PRESS

Russiano roulette

ON THE MENU: Coffee in Crimea. FORGET cafe solo or Americano. Caffeine fiends after their fix east of the old Iron Curtain should order a ‘Russiano’ according to prime minister Medvedev. Russianos are already on the menu in Crimea as the peninsula celebrates its return to the motherland. Next up may be ‘Fyodor fries.’

Trump tribute CAVIAR, a Moscow-based luxury brand has produced a $3,000 gold-coated iPhone 7 which pays tribute to US president-elect Donald Trump. It is emblazoned with his portrait and engraved with the slogan ‘Make America great again.’ The brand has produced numerous Putin-themed phones in the past for a similarly handsome price.

Bad hombres FIVE suspected Daesh militants were arrested in Ingushetia and accused of preparing terrorist attacks in Moscow. The North Caucases region is marred with violent conflict and often sees Islamist fighters creep over from neighbouring Chechnya. Russia has been fighting a low level war with separatists in the region for decades.

Later alligator RUSSIA is done with the international criminal court saying it was ‘one-sided and inefficient.’ The symbolic move comes hot on the heels of the controversial court describing Russia’s annexation of Crimea as an ‘occupation’ and follows the withdrawal of South Africa who claimed the court was obsessed with African dictators.

High corruption MOSCOW’s political class has been rocked by the arrest of economic development minister Alexei Ulyukayev.

He is accused of soliciting a $2 million bribe to approve the takeover of an oil company. He is the highest ranking official to be arrested since communism fell and could face 15 years in prison.

Smash and grab IT was a rough week for Moscow traffic. One SUV was stopped for violations and found to contain the body of a foreign woman. The car of a famous composer was broken into and his instruments stolen. And an entourage of armoured military vehicles crashed into one another on a busy ring road causing wild delays.

White army A PLAQUE commemorating civil war era anti-Bolshevik warrior Admiral Kolchak will don a special covering to protect it from vandals in St Petersburg. Kolchak is a controversial character who ran an anti-communist outpost in Siberia and is hugely popular among Russian nationalists. He was executed by a Bolshevik firing squad in 1920.

Momument to Kolchak in Irkutsk.

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Google is to support Britain By John Smith IN a piece of apparently good postBrexit news where no hidden incentives appear to have been offered, Sundar Pichai, the chief executive of Google has announced that it will be almost doubling its workforce in the UK from 4,000 to possibly 7,000 as the company sees the UK as still being a very attractive base for its European operations.

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£1 billion (€1.15 billion) is the estimated amount that Google will invest in the UK by increasing its work force and building new premises.

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Black Friday warning

PRESS CONFERENCE: European Commission reps. IN a press conference on Wednesday November 16, representatives from the European Commission announced that Spain and Portugal will not be sanctioned, nor will they have EU funds suspended, following highly-publicised budgetary transgressions. The Commission has also argued in favour of a more relaxed fiscal stance across the continent. The European Commission has the authority to fine eurozone member countries that exceed annual deficit limits of

In order to cope with this increased staffing, it intends to build a new operating centre in King’s Cross which will more than double its office space but it does consider it important that there is plenty of opportunity for movement of staff between Europe and the ‘new’ Britain. According to Mr Pichai, the UK has been a great market for the company and is able to offer some

A tariff like that would be imposed on the entire auto sector that could have a major impact on the US economy,” Ford CEO Mark Fields on the threat issued by Donald Trump to impose a 35 per cent tax on cars imported into America.

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above 3 per cent of their GDP, particularly if the countries have made no effort to correct the issue. Both Spain and Portugal were found to have breached said fiscal regulations last year. However, Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis indicated it would not be necessary to impose fines upon the two nations, as they have corrected the imbalances. The Commission has now put forth a proposal to relax fiscal policy next year.

CONSUMER group Which in the UK has announced it found that 49 per cent of last year’s Black Friday offers it followed were not necessarily the cheapest around and indeed some of the products were cheaper before or after the ‘special offer.’ Naturally, those companies who are accused of not offering the best deal disagree with the findings but it is important that consumers are aware of the possibility of some ‘creative’ pricing and if purchasing online they should check a number of sites.

Oil futures DESPITE or perhaps because of the current glut of oil on the market, the amount of money being invested in finding and developing new assets has dropped remarkably and unless this trend is reversed, the International Energy Agency fears that there will a significant shortage in supply by 2020.

Bank note chaos in India THE chaos in India following the overnight withdrawal of high value bank notes continues and appears to have been far more extensive than anticipated by the Indian government particularly as so few Indians have bank accounts but rely on cash.

€220 million is the amount that Japanese company Rakuten has agreed to pay Barcelona Football Club to sponsor the club’s shirts, replacing previous sponsors Qatar Airways.

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Spanish pensions DURING a press conference to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Spanish trade union CCOO, its secretary general Ignacio Fernandez Toxo drew attention to the situation with regards to state pensions which are sustainable only if the government takes action to protect them. For years it has been using funds from the ‘pension pot’ to assist the economy and now needs to take urgent measures to increase the funding by €40 billion in the years leading up to 2040, otherwise future pensions will be negligible.

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Most Advanced Vanguard Natural Resources LLC Vanguard Natural Resources LLC Aeglea BioTherapeutics, Inc. Mitcham Industries, Inc. Applied Micro Circuits Corporation Vanguard Natural Resources LLC Glu Mobile Inc. Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.

$3 $ 2.70 $ 6.65 $ 3.83 $ 8.10 $ 3.30 $ 2.3936 $ 18.1001 $ 2.635 $ 10.50 $ 2.775

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Most Declined Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. aTyr Pharma, Inc. Cempra, Inc. Canadian Solar Inc. Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. Aixtron SE Fate Therapeutics, Inc. Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc.

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Whiplash under the microscope ONE of the least attractive imports into the UK from America has been the incredible growth of ‘ambulance chasing lawyers’ and unscrupulous individuals who take advantage of slight accidents (or even stage them) in order to claim compensation for whiplash! Although the number of accidents in the UK has dropped in the past few years, claims for whiplash have increased more than 50 per cent and the amount of money paid out to claimants is believed to be one of the main reasons for car insurance costs to be as high as they are. Now the British government is looking into ways of policing these claims and is also considering putting an upper limit on the value of any payment that can be made. Since the average payment is currently just under £2,000 (€2,300) there could be considerable savings to the insurance companies, which they have undertaken to pass on to

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WHIPLASH CLAIM: A slight ‘fender bender.’ consumers, and, if and when legislation is put into place, then drivers could see a reduction of up to £40 (€46) per annum on their annual premiums. It does seem to be one

promise that the government intends to keep and the only matter for discussion appears to be whether whiplash ceases to be a recognised injury for which any compensation is payable or if

there is to be a cap to allow a modest payment to be made to those who have sustained genuine, if transient, injury. There is no suggestion at this stage that this will be the thin

end of the wedge, with compensation for other more serious injury being reduced, but there may well be a table produced with suggested tariffs dependent upon the injury sus-

tained. It seems that apart from possibly a few lawyers, there is overall support for such a law which would be introduced by Justice Secretary Liz Truss. One additional option may be to increase, from £1,000 (€1,150) to £5,000 (€5,750), the amount that can be lodged in the small claims court for personal injury, thus speeding up the process as well as reducing overall costs. Another matter to be considered is the banning of cold calls and text messages from firms of lawyers and paralegals touting for accident business in the hope that it will also discourage what has been described as ‘crash for cash.’ These accidents often take place at roundabouts and are organised by gangs who cause the accidents with drivers of second cars acting as witnesses. The RAC supports the proposals in principle but warns that genuine claimants should not be disadvantaged by any changes.

PROSPECTS continue to look fairly black for the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) which is 73 per cent owned by the British government which is desperate to divest itself of its shareholding in order to raise funds for the economy. At the time, it paid a staggering £45 billion (€52 billion) to rescue billion to rescue the bank the ailing bank at and only £1.2 billion back the equivalent of from the bank in return. £5.02 (€5.77) per share and ever since it has been looking to bail out but the continued poor performance of the bank has stymied its plans. In 2015, the government sold part of its holding but only raised £2.1 billion (€2.4 billion) and shares sold for a disappointing £3.30 (€3.80) each, although that was a great figure compared to the current share price of a fraction over £2 (€2.30). Apart from the fact that it has been unable to comply with an EU directive to sell its Williams and Glyn branches (after a potential

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RBS remains a millstone around the neck of the UK government £45

RBS: Carved in stone. sale to Spanish bank Santander fell through), it is also expecting a very heavy fine for misselling toxic mortgage packages in the USA. This was confirmed by James Leigh-Pemberton, the executive chairman of UK Finan-

cial Investments, the organisation that manages the public’s stake in RBS when he appeared before a committee of MPs and explained that there was likely to be a fine, but it could range anywhere from $5 billion

(€4.7 billion) to $12 billion (€11.25 billion) because of the huge and unexpected fine levied on Deutsche Bank which operated in a similar manner. Clearly no sane investor would want to put any significant amount of money into RBS until it is known what the fine is likely to be and because of the proximity of the appointment of the new US President and his subsequent appointment of a new Attorney General, nothing is going to happen in the immediate future. Whilst it is clear that the government at the time had to take action to support this and other banks, it does seem that the current government not only has its hands tied but potentially, when it can eventually offer the shares for sale, there will be a very significant loss when compared to the original investment. This uncertainty won’t help the Chancellor Philip Hammond with his forward financial planning and so far the government has received just £1.2 billion (€1.38 billion) back from the Bank in return for its investment as dividends are not yet being paid.

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Barometer for Global Corruption

GLOBAL CORRUPTION: Accepting an ‘encouragement’.

By John Smith AN organisation called Transparency International, which supposedly has affiliates in 100 different countries, exists to promote transparency and to fight corruption in business and government. It is unofficial and can theoretically do nothing other than act as a conduit for whistleblowers and publicise critical information when it comes to hand thus alerting governments and the media. It does however compile regular surveys when people in different countries are asked for their opinion on the level of corruption and backhanders received in business and government in their country and these are published under the title Global Corruption Barometer. Whilst the results are often illuminating, it must be stressed that these opinion polls are based solely on opinion from around 1,000 people in each of the countries surveyed but they do make for interesting reading. The latest Barometer looks at most of Europe (although there are a number of countries in Scandinavia and even

The Spanish consider corruption was mainly in the hands of politicians and big businesses and there was very little corruption reported with the police .” Ireland missing where perhaps no-one is seen to be corrupt) and the states of the former Soviet Union, so the results are certainly relevant to those who live in Spain or are regular visitors from other EU member states. One of the questions covered was whether respondents considered that corruption was one of the three biggest problems in their country. Germany is perceived as being the country with the least problem with corruption with just a 2 per cent vote and the relatively tiny Republic of Moldova (Moldavia) is seen as the most corrupt country with a response of 67 per cent. Alarmingly, Spain came a very close second with a ‘vote’ of 66 per cent and when one considers the spate

of prosecutions of former politicians perhaps it isn’t that surprising that people should feel that way about Spanish corruption in particular. With the exception of Portugal at 51 per cent, the bulk of EU members came very low in the list and even Greece was only considered marginally more corrupt than France with Italy slightly higher and the UK near the bottom. In a slightly different question which asked for views of corruption by members of parliament, Spain dropped right down the list and was beaten hands down by Greece and Italy, but bounced back when Spaniards were asked how well the country was fighting corruption with 80 per cent believing that it was doing very badly. The best bit of news was that the Spanish considered that corruption was mainly in the hands of politicians and big businesses and there was very little corruption reported with the police and local government, although others whose opinions were not canvassed may have different views.

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My column rants are restricted OTHERS THINK IT ONE o f m y p r o b l e ms o f late , stems from the fact that because PC a n d i m m i g r a n t is s u es are now being discussed far more openly, it tends to somewhat restrict my column rants. Well, don’t worry, rest assured the ol’ boy will still manage to dra g so m e t h i n g u p ! I a m o f course delighted with this new, far more intelligent approach to our social issues. As far as I’m concerned, as long as it isn’t deliberately derogatory or insulting, we should be able to publicly discuss and even lampoon any subject we choose. In t h i s r e sp e c t all mu s t b e equ a l a n d wi t h o u t e x ce p tio n : particularly in cases of religion. Once again radical Islam comes to mind. Why should the Muslim religion be regarded as a special

SADIQ KHAN: Just who does he think he is?

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c a s e ? W h o are the y to threaten our democracy and consider themselves superior to our alternative beliefs and faiths? Even London’s mayor (surprise surprise) issued a barely disguised th rea t to Dona ld Trump, when he stated that his (Trump’s) attitude would bring more terrorist attacks to America. Just who does this jumped up little pipsqueak actually think he is? A n d w h ile we ’re a bout it, when did all the acting fraternity become men!? W h at h ap p e ne d to actresses? Or have

you al l you gi r l s becom e ashamed of your genre? And what about Ms and Mrs? We are now obliged to address the ladies as the married/unmarried Ms So and So. What sor t of a m out hf ul i s that? Ah the, generally unmarried Ms’s cry; but there’s no equivalent for married or unmarried men. No there isn’t, and more’s the pity, because Mr has to always be followed by added information, ie, he’s a Batchelor/Married etc. Would that we could have the luxury of a one word description of our marital status. And finally, I once had two friends White Billy and Black Billy. Today I suppose we’d have to call them Anglo African Billy and Anglo Saxon Billy! For crying out loud why don’t all you jobsworth luvvies grow up and give us all a break?

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Securing your Spanish dream By Matthew Elliott THE right to buy and own a property has been the fundamental cornerstone of liberty and democracy since people were freed from the tyranny of serfdom, and could grasp the opportunity of forging a better future for themselves and their families. That dream, shared by millions of working men and women across Britain, Ireland, Germany, Scandinavia, and all throughout the world, has not been as perfectly realised anywhere as it has been in the Costa del Sol. Like America before it, the Costa del Sol has a global reputation as a place where people can come and live out their dreams of owning their own home, and act out the drama of life on their own terms. Cities, towns and villages, from Marbella to Benalmadena, from San Pedro to Mijas, are flush with thousands of brave families who have taken the plunge and demanded a better life for themselves, one where they are in control. We often forget the unity of the universe and get lost in a false world of positive and negative, black and white, right and wrong. The truth is that good cannot exist without the bad, light without darkness, nightmares without dreams. And so it came to pass that the dream of owning property on the Costa del Sol fleetingly became something of a nightmare as one of the world’s worst recessions washed remorselessly upon our shores. Recovering adequately from a nightmare, so that it might never happen again, requires one to

RECOVERING MARKET: Property economy is now standing on firm foundations. look inwards in order to identify the causes, and then to tackle them with gusto by reimagining oneself, reordering priorities, and learning from mistakes. The property market on the Costa del Sol is not an individual, capable of conscious thought, actions, and reactions. It is, however, a dynamic energy force, made up of many individuals. Like atoms, cells, and molecules, these individuals make up companies, which together form the local property market, and these fine men and women are the driving forces behind the change which has seen our local property market become a dream once again, and the

Costa del Sol a glowing castle in the sky, ready and ripe for building, investing, and living. Following the great purge of recent years, we can finally and rightfully say that the people featured throughout these humble pages represent an honesty, humility, and humanity that has provided a great service to a community built on a pioneering spirit and the dream of having your own home in the sun. It is because of their dedication and willpower that today we can say that the Costa del Sol is enjoying one of the finest property eras ever seen. Not in terms of numbers, the figures haven’t

quite reached the heady days of 2006, but because people now realise that the numbers aren’t everything. In fact it was our idolatry of numbers that was the original sin. No, today the business of property is conducted very differently on the Costa del Sol. Britons looking to buy property on the Costa del Sol these days have a terrific arsenal of information, protection and financial security on their side. Learning from the mistakes of the past, there is now a brave new world where transparency, legality and fairness are coupled with expert advice and experience to ensure that you get the best deal possible. Record breaking year-on-year improvements in sales and transactions, healthy measurements and solid indicators for related markets, including the rental, construction and legal sectors, all point towards a property economy standing on firm foundations. These successes are amply reflected across the Costa del Sol which continues to be one of the country’s strongest performing regions. So if you are considering purchasing or selling a home somewhere on the wonderful Costa del Sol, you’d be hard pressed to find a better occasion to give the matter serious consideration. Remember that today you have much more expertise and knowledge at your fingertips and that the smart thing to do is to make the most of it. Be sure to consult fully with the local property experts you will find in these pages, and remember that you have a right to live your dream.

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Annual home inspections John Graham The property expert

GIVE your home the equivalent of your carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual ITV. Having coffee recently with some friends the main conversation was about what make of cars they owned and how well they maintained them. They were proud of the fact that they regularly took them to their local garage to check that everything was running smoothly and safely. Once a year they would have the garage carry out a thorough check and fix anything that needed fixing or replacing before the annual ITV inspection. When they had finished

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HOME INSPECTIONS: Should be carried out annually to prevent expensive repairs. talking about how well they looked after their cars I asked if they also carried out annual maintenance and safety inspections on their homes, to which I received blank expressions. Just like a car your home needs maintained to a minimum condition to prevent expensive repairs so should

have an annual inspection too. The cost of annual inspections are around the same as maintaining your car and just as important. You will receive either a certificate or invoice to record the inspection. This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top 10 tips cover the annual checks you should have carried out on the services and appliances in

your home to ensure you are safe and everything is in good working order. 1. Gas services You should have your gas installation and gas appliances checked by qualified specialists. They will check the system is in good condition and safe to use. Carbon monoxide poisoning caused

by gas, oil and solid fuels heaters is common in badly maintained homes. 2. Electrics You should have your electrical installation, fuse box, wiring, air con units, etc. checked by qualified specialists. They will check the condition of the system and that appliances are safe to use. 3. Oil services You should have your oil services, storage, boiler, etc. checked by a qualified specialist to make sure the system is running correctly and is safe. 4. Water services and Plumbing You should have your water supply checked by a qualified specialist. They will check your system is working correctly, including water pressure, leaks in the system, water quality, blocked pipes, etc.

5. Smoke detectors Be safe and change the batteries in your smoke detectors. 6. Chimney Have your chimney cleaned to avoid smoke and the possibility of a blockage, which can cause a fire 7. Airflow Check outside air vents, flues or air ducts from your air con or heating system are not blocked. 8. Security system Have this checked or upgraded by your home security company. 9. Roof Have your roof inspected by a roofing specialist and roof tiles cleaned and repaired to avoid leaks and major damp problems in the future. 10. Damp If you have a damp problem, have your home checked by a specialist company, to find the problem and fix it.

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Housing market is on the up and up says BBVA By Sam Croft A RESEARCH report from banking entity B B VA h a s p r e d icte d th a t overall spending on housing will go up by about 3.1 per cent in 2016, and then by 3.5 per cent in 2017. The study’s authors expressed optimism over the findings, which indicate that the housing market is currently in a state of recovery and consolidation. BBVA has pointed out that the Spanish real estate market “has not shown significant changes in regards to what was seen in September.” However, it indicated that this is a positive sign, as the sector has recently been on a steady upswing, constantly either making progress or retaining a level of healthy stability. BBVA’s research department stated that the market is showing strong evidence of sustaining itself.

OPTIMISTIC FINDINGS: Indicate the housing market is in a state of recovery. Positive signs highlighted included an increase in the average gross income of homeowners, favourable

financial conditions which can benefit entrepreneurs and families, and the launch of new residential pro-

jects which will lead to employment opportunities and a wider range of options for homebuyers.

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Property ownership SPAIN has one of the highest percentages of homeowners in Europe, while the UK lags behind. EU stats show that the rate of home ownership in Spain is 79 per cent, well above the UK at 65 per cent. Both are higher than the Germans, just over half of those eligible are homeowners, while the Poles come out top at 84 per cent. British privately owned homes are the smallest surveyed at a paltry 76 square metres, falling far short of their Portuguese counterparts who enjoy 112 square metres of room. In Germany people pay the lowest interest rates at just 2 per cent, while across the border the Dutch take out the longest mortgages at 30 years. The Dutch also pay less for their homes, while the Germans and Brits have seen prices jump by 30 per cent in just 10 years.

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‘Wellness real-estate’ hits Spain by Matthew Elliott SPAIN is at the forefront of a Hollywood inspired trend for properties with built-in health benefits. This emerging market is dubbed ‘wellness real-estate’ and is being well received by a Spanish property market undergoing a tremendous construction boom, with sustainable and environmentally friendly philosophies also making their mark. This new breed of home incorporates such healthy innovations as air purification systems, shower water embellished with vitamin C, beds that correct your sleeping posture, and even a smart lighting system that simulates the sunset. Wellness real-estate is now big business in the US, where leading specialist company Delos is now valued at almost €1 billion. Celebrity icons including Leonardo Di Caprio and Bill Clinton are the famous faces of this brave new property world which is planning world domination. Spearheading the drive to wellness in Spain is Privalore, a devel-

HEALTHY INNOVATIONS: Include a smart lighting system that simulates the sunset. oper which specialises in rehabilitating old housing to adapt it for personal health needs. They com-

pletely transform interiors to make them not only safe, but positively beneficial for health.

That means no more poor ventilation, dampness, poisonous paint, air freshener or cleaning products.

These revamped homes have air filters for removing microbes, furnished to private hospital standards, anti-microbial cooking hobs and a lighting system designed to benefit our sleeping patterns. Believe it or not the air we breathe inside is up to five times more contaminated than that outside, and so an increasing number of Spanish professionals are turning to the developer to remodel their homes. Finances are also a factor in the move to wellness real-estate. Six of the homes recently renovated by Privalore have already been sold with a 17 per cent return on the investment, even when controlled for unrelated price increases. Coupled with new energy efficient smart homes these healthy homes now represent one of the world’s key property investments, a move towards the luxury of the future which almost guarantees a stunning return on the initial investment. And if you don’t sell, what’s not to like about a healthy home that is a genuine retreat rather than a ticking time bomb?

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High-priced living DESPITE prices falling by a solid 6 per cent the most expensive street in Spain has kept its mantle. Buying a property in Madrid’s Serrano Street will set you back an average of a whopping €10,246 per square metre. That makes an apartment of 100 square metres worth more than a million. Oddly enough the ‘most economical’ i.e. cheapest street in Madrid saw a price increase of 15 per cent and yet still sells for just €723. That makes a square metre on Serrano Street roughly 15 times more expensive. Barcelona’s Paseo de Gracia is the country’s second most expensive at a luxurious €8,957 per square metre, while a plush intersection in San Sebastian comes third at €6,820. For those looking for a bargain there are four towns with prices under €400 per square metre, about as low as it goes in Spain. Talavera de la Reina in Toledo, Elche in Alicante, Castellon and Huesca are all remarkably cheap.

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THE bank Ibercaja and the real estate portal Casaktua have launched a joint campaign to sell off more than 1,300 new and second-hand residences. The homes are offered to anyone interested and are located in various parts of Spain. There is all types of property available, including flats, houses, duplexes, lofts and attics. The average price of the residences is €78,000, with the average monthly mortgage working out to be about €320. The majority of the residences - 890 in total - are flats. The average surface of these flats is 86 metres square and they have anywhere between

one and five rooms. The offer comes on the heels of an agreement signed between Ibercaja and Casaktua earlier this year, in which the real estate portal agreed to work alongside Ibercaja to sell off the bank’s real estate assets. Both of the entities are now working as strategic allies, and together have a portfolio made up of more than 3,000 residences. In addition to the aforementioned residences, the list of assets also includes garages, storage rooms, industrial units, and plots of land. The majority of theses assets are in Aragon, although there are also significant amounts in other regions.

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SERRANO STREET: Spain’s most expensive.

IT’S not just homes which are a good investment in Spain. Parking spaces and garages are increasingly popular for people looking to make extra money. Investors can expect a 5-6 per cent return, just less than housing at 6.1 per cent and commercial space at 7.7 per cent. Demand lies in cramped towns, historic centres, financial districts and large cities. Investors beware though as the need for them may be less urgent in future if cities introduce access charges, mobility zones or car sharing.

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Two of a kind: Trump and Iglesias Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

THE media’s favourite pastime is pointing out the similarities between the leader of Podemos, Pablo Iglesias, and America’s president-elect Donald Trump. Both have amazing hair although Iglesias has too much and Trump not enough. Both are preening ego-trippers. Both s ubsc r i b e t o t h e p o p u lis t a p p ro ac h o f telling voters that the populace are poor and innocent, the elite are rich and corrupt but they can reverse this situation with their votes. There is one huge difference. Iglesias has implied that he would prefer to instil fear and that’s the point where he and Trump part company, because the president-elect already does.

he has no Plan B involving a third election. This would be disastrous for the fragmented PSOE socialists b u t n ot the Pa rtido Popula r or Pode mos w hic h the polls now put in second place.

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Nonetheless Rajoy was adamant that the election rumours were unfounded and that his minority government would seek parliamentary support “from different political forces.” M os t w ill t ur n Raj oy dow n. The Cat al ans shored up the PP in the pa s t b ut won’t now thanks to his cackhanded t r eat m ent of t he separatists alt hough he might have better luck with the Basques. For four years Rajoy made only enemies, knowing that his comfortable parliamentary majority meant he needed no allies. Now he needs real friends and they are nowhere to be seen.

Foul weather friends MARIANO RAJOY insisted that pushing through the Budget is his only concern and

Wait and see PABLO IGLESIAS: He would prefer to instil fear.

Costa del Sol youngsters given a chance to shine! JAIME RILEY (nine years) and Harry (12 years) were chosen by Cricket España to attend the first training session, for the Under 15 Spanish team at La Manga, in Murcia. This was a great honour for the boys and their club. The boys enjoyed the day’s training, which in-

JOSE MANUEL MAZA is Spain’s new Fiscal

General, equivalent to the Attorney General. He is conservative with a small C as would be expected of a Rajoy appointment and voted against acquitting judge Baltasar Garzon when he stood trial for invest i gat i ng cr i m es com m i t t ed dur i ng t he Franco era. In Maza’s favour he also voted against t he deci si on not t o pr osecut e anot her judge, Carlos Divar, for using public money for his pleasure jaunts, hotels and lavish meals. Is it too much to hope that, conservative with a small C or not, Maza will be impartial and neutral?

Wrong turning INVESTIGATING Catalan politicians for separatist links brought tens of thousands of protesters onto the region’s streets. Pursuing them through the courts can bring the national government onl y a hol l ow vi ct or y wi t hout m aki ng Cat al an i ndependence go away. Mediation gets better results than persecution and martyring separatists merely makes more converts.

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cluded all aspects of the game and showed great aptitude and promise in their bowling, batting and fielding. Training will continue into the New Year and will be followed by games against some of the top schools from the UK. Congratulations must go to them both.

UD Fuengirola 0 – 0 Campillos A VERY well fought game in which the visitors started with great intensity and pressured well on the counter attack, creating chances but not necessarily solid goal opportunities. The home team marked the game’s pace throughout both halves, but unfortunately wasn’t able to convert any of their chances and both teams had to settle for a 0-0 draw.

SPORTS TOURISM: Hockey has been increasing in popularity. By Paco Vázquez

Costa del Sol Crusaders play inter-club game COSTA DEL SOL Crusaders held an inter-club game last Sunday. There was some excellent strokeplay, bowling and fielding, again on show at the Cartama Oval. Special mention must go to the batting prowess of Lee, Amjad and Jesper, who all scored half-centuries, and

good bowling from Daniel and James. However, the player of the match must go to Chris, who hit a rapid 63 and took four wickets, a genuine Bothamesque performance. The next game will be this Sunday at 10.30 against Malaga CC, all are welcome.

SPORTS tourism has become increasingly popular in Benalmadena in recent years, and that’s one of the reasons that the Costa del Sol is living a sweet moment in this aspect. The great weather conditions and quality sports facilities are the best attractions that Benalmadena has to offer in order to make the most of this type of tourism. This is important since it also helps to deal with the low season for the hostelry. In this sense, tourism related to hockey has been increasing in Benalmadena for the past five years as a special must stop for pre-season stages, taking place in the hock-

ey field ‘El Retamar’ in Benalmadena Pueblo. It’s already taken for granted that this facility, managed by Club de Hockey Benalmadena and Patronato Deportivo Municipal, receives many elite clubs from the north of Europe every February, but in the last few seasons many British and Irish under 16 and under 18 teams have started to come in autumn. This season, from the end of October to the end of November, there have been training sessions as well as 14 friendly matches against some of Club de Hockey Benalmadena teams. In total six teams from four clubs visited from Ireland and Northern Ireland.

These included Victoria College from Belfast in the U16 and U18 category, The King’s Hospital School from Dublin in the men’s U18 category, Dundalk Grammar School from Dundalk in the U16 category and Mount Sackville Secondary School from Dublin in the categories of U16 an U18. If we take a look at the numbers, there were six sports groups arrived in Benalmadena this month, which meant more than 100 people were accommodated in local hotels for between four and five days. Furthermore, apart from hockey, they also enjoyed lots of touristic activities in Benalmadena during their stay.

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Small but perfect in every way, The Little Geranium By John Smith IT is hard to believe that Steven Saunders and his wife Michele only opened their spectacular restaurant The Little Geranium in La Cala de Mijas just 18 months ago and already not only is it the talk of the Costa del Sol, but the speed of its success has even caught this happy couple by surprise. “What we want,” said Steven “is for people to visit our friendly small restaurant to enjoy the food rather than just because it is trendy or the place to be. We hope that as they enter, they will feel that they are in our home rather than in a business and that each customer feels special and part of the family for the few hours that they are with us.” Steven has done it and been there, had his own Michelin star and three Rosette fine

STEVEN & MICHELE: Have quickly become local celebrities.

dining restaurants in the UK and was one of the first of the new breed of celebrity chefs, appearing on TV and producing a number of top-selling cook books (more than 800,000 copies sold) as well as being one of just 30 Master chef Fellows throughout the world. Michele sums up the philosophy behind the Little Geranium as “Fine dining, but not too fine. We like it to be a little casual and accessible and not too snooty but still very professional, creative and we also include a few of Steven’s signature dishes from some of his cookery books.” Some restaurants offer privileged guests the opportunity to dine at the ‘chef’s table’ inside the kitchen, but this restaurant wants every guest to feel as if they are sitting at such a special table and every evening not only does Steven prepare each main dish, he will visit each table and give some background to the food being served. As the restaurant goes from strength to strength, so the couple are always looking for more ways to improve the dining experience and to make themselves more accessible, even though they are constantly busy, but are aiming to be the most popular restaurant on the Costa del Sol. This Christmas they will be offering gift card vouchers at various

prices, proposing a tasting menu with wine pairing experience for lunch or dinner. Whilst Steven is in charge of the kitchen, Michele is creating some special Christmas cocktails including the Red Queen from Alice and Wonderland, Santa Claus-Mopolitan, made with vodka and cranberries amongst other things and Christmas bubbles, made with vodka, blackberry and lavender topped with cava. Exclusively for December, Steven will be coming into the restaurant at lunch time to prepare a special Christmas lunch tasting menu. Commenting on this, he said “I usually depend on my well-established team headed by the ever smiling Albert to cook the tapas-style lunch but as it’s a festive time of year I want to push the Xmas boat out and am offering a special menu of creative dishes which I will prepare myself plus of course I will be back to the restaurant in the evening. Places are booking fast so do call us for a reservation!” They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and because the couple have noticed that some of their lunch time dishes are appearing in other restaurants, he has created a new lunch time Tapas menu starting early December Every month the A la Carte menu is changed and for December (which runs from Tuesday November 29), this will have a festive theme with some very interesting and mouth-watering twists. By way of another new innovation, the restaurant is able to accept party bookings for up to 26 people seated at one table and for wedding anniversaries and other special events can take up to 50 people if the terrace is included. There is quite a collection of wines, many from Malaga and December sees some from Mijas Pueblo, plus organic wines all presented in exquisite Riedel glasses from Austria.

FINE DINING: Just one of the many dishes that are available. Michele manages the front of house team and is delighted that the team of six waiting staff which is a lot for such a small establishment have risen to the challenge and guests regularly comment on the perfect combination of great food and service. Service is important to the couple and Steven said “I have spent 40 years of my life in the hospitality business and I’ve seen it all. It’s not rocket science but many restaurants focus too much on the food and not the service or the other way around. The two go hand in hand and are as equally as important.” “None of our clients are table numbers. We know all of their names and many on a first name basis. We look forward always to welcoming them back to The Little Geranium.” With an amazing amount of passion and experience Steven and Michele have very quickly become local celebrities and their recent wedding day was featured on Spanish TV news. Everybody seems to want to go to the LG and those that have been, want to go back! Like all good ladies, Michele has the last word saying “We are very much looking forward to a busy 2017 and we wish all our clients who have been most loyal to us, a very happy Christmas and New Year!”

THE LITTLE GERANIUM: Looks forward to welcoming clients new and old to the restaurant.

For details on the restaurant and to make reservations visit www.thelittlegeranium.com. Call the team on +34 952 493 602

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No ‘blind-date Brexit’ for Britain Nora Johnson

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THE UK government is going through exceptionally tough times. Only a third of UK voters support Brexit unconditionally, according to an ICM poll that suggests a widespread desire for the government to release details of the deal sought with the EU BEFORE triggering Article 50. Or, in other words, two-thirds of voters oppose a ‘blind-date Brexit’. Plus, according to the latest Ipsos Mori poll, almost half of voters think the government is handling Brexit badly. Then, after being 10th in line to speak to president-elect Trump, Mrs May was obliged to witness Nigel Farage’s triumphantly smug grin beamed across the Atlantic direct from the golden portal of Trumpland. Next, there was the disputed, leaked Brexit memo from Deloitte, claiming that government depart-

ments are overstretched and there is no overall strategy and, crucially, criticising the Prime Minister’s leadership style (that she holds her cards too close to her chest). Now, it’s all well and good to hold

I am not telling you” very often means “I have no idea”. Theresa May has been criticised for her leadership style of holding her cards too close to her chest. your cards close to your chest. However, that can’t change the quality of the cards you hold. “I’m not telling you” very often means “I have no idea”. This government has no mandate and is led by an unelected PM who vaguely supported remaining in the EU. It has no clear-cut plan for the economic future of the country. The only definite announcement Theresa May has made as PM is that

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she wants more grammar schools (a view not shared by her backbenchers). Added to that, there are crises in the NHS, housing and the prison service due to lack of funding and/or policies. The UK’s on a disintegrating life raft, adrift in rough seas. We need a general election sometime soon – for the same reasons I gave here recently. Theresa May needs all the help she can get, so maybe she shouldn’t so readily dismiss Farage? After all, his self-styled credentials as ‘Mr Brexit’ are endorsed by the next occupant of the most powerful office in the world. And, incidentally, that image of Farage standing next to Trump in front of those glittering golden gates: Brexit at Tiffany’s, anyone? Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99;£0.99) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity. COPYRIGHT Twocoms/Shutterstock.com

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ACAS charity working for the Costa del Sol By John Smith

the centre open but also to allow regular visits by volunteers to local schools in the area from Estepona to La Cala de Mijas to give talks and to educate potentially vulnerable youngsters.

What a lot Princess MarieLouise has done in the past 22 years and how much has changed to make life better for those who no longer face an automatic death sentence.

Until now, no English school has ever invited a speaker to explain the problems of the virus but the charity is delighted that the Laude San Pedro International College has now broken the mould and joined the German School in Malaga in offering to take a speaker for the children. English expatriates who have a wonderful reputation for getting behind all sorts of charities including animals, cancer, children, the elderly and poverty, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to be so interested in supporting this worthy cause, perhaps

because they feel that it is a self-inflicted illness and that there are better causes. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not to say that there arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t British supporters but they are dwarfed by the Spanish, German and Scandinavians who do what they can to generate income for the charity which now has 140 people on its books plus a number of children who are related to sufferers as, thankfully due to medical advances, only 2 per cent of children are now born with the virus. With four staff, members of the committee and five volunteers, the charity relies on fundraising events such as the St Nikolaus Dinner being held at the Puente Romano hotel in Marbella on November 25 where some 200 people are expected to attend. We at the EWN family totally support and endorse this commendable charity and we look forward to seeing as many people as possible at the St Nikolaus Gala in recognition of the incredible work undertaken by the charity which needs wider recognition and financial assistance. For more details on this very worthy and somewhat ignored charity which exists to make life better for those who often caught the virus unknowingly, do please visit www.concordia marbella.com as your help could make a difference.

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IT was in the 1990s when the fear of HIV/AIDS was at its height that Princess Diana tried to bring an element of understanding into the world by meeting and touching people with the virus in order to show that she did not believe the wild rumours that it could be spread by being in the same surroundings as a sufferer. At that time, well-known resident of Marbella, Princess Marie-Louise of Prussia, great granddaughter of Kaiser Wilhelm II, had decided that she had to cut down on her activities on behalf of UNICEF with whom she had been associated for 20 years, as she needed to spend more time with her growing children. She modestly explains during an exclusive interview that whilst she would no longer be travelling around the world, she wanted to become involved in some form of charitable work and give something back to Marbella which had treated her and her husband so very well. It was particularly clear back then that the HIV/AIDS problem was here to stay and it could affect anybody, be they young or old, gay or straight, and it was potentially a devastating killer, so she decided that she would do what she could to raise awareness and funds to help sufferers.

What a lot Princess Marie-Louise has done in the past 22 years and how much has changed to make life better for those who no longer face an automatic death sentence. Without financial help from the Marbella Town Hall, she managed to raise funds to set up a day centre for sufferers in San Pedro de Alcantara and she is still president of Concordia Anti-Aids Asociacion (ACAS) working tirelessly to keep the centre going and to educate the young in particular about the dangers of unsafe sex. Things are so different today compared to two decades ago. The virus can be kept under control with the taking of a single pill each day, but what the charity also does is arrange for those who think that they may be at risk to have a simple saliva test which will give the results, positive or negative within half an hour. The princess realised at a very early stage that the impact on any individual who finds that they are positive has potential horrendous mental effects and therefore not only are the possible sufferers taken to the clinic for the test but they are accompanied by a trained psychologist to help comfort them if the news is bad. Local Spanish residents seem to have taken this charity to heart and they are very supportive with generous donations to not only keep

Princess Marie-Louise of Prussia.

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Removed rights and citizenship BREXITEERS seem to be very fond of using statistics to prove their argument. In the referendum 72.2 per cent of the electorate voted so 27.8 per cent of the electorate were too apathetic or were happy with the current status quo to bother to vote. If you include their number in those who voted to retain their European citizenship with all of its rights they would come to 29,056,683 Europeans, even if we extrapolate that figure of the referendum result into this figure it still comes to a large amount of people (22,482,712 people). Never in the history of human civilisation have so many people had their citizenship removed without their government being defeated in a military action. Should 22.5 million people have their rights and citizenship removed against their wishes what message will that be giving to the rest of the world? Gerard

Hola amigo HOW does (Mike Senker) the Grumpy Old Git (sorry, Brit!) react to being greeted as ‘amigo’ by the friendly waiter whom he has never met before? And is he one of those expat Brits (sorry, gits!) who insists on addressing waiters by their Christian names? David, Nerja

Computer says no IN reply to your correspondence with regard to UK pensions being frozen as a result of Brexit, I am in the unfortunate position of having already suffered this for some years now. My only crime is that I spent half my working life in the UK and half here in Spain, having paid full contributions in both countries. Unfortunately, in Spain they will only make up my pension to the minimum state rate with no increases whatsoever. As a result, every time there is a rise in my UK pension rate, they decrease my Spanish one. Not only this if there is a rise in the value of the pound, they take this away from me at the same time.

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I, like many others, have suffered from the drop in value of the pound but as on previous occasions the money men (our old friends the *ankers - you fill the missing letter) are flexing their financial muscle. As your agenda is to remain in the EU I would be most interested as to your reasons because saying you know where you are with the status quo is as unreasonable as saying the uncertainty of coming out as, unless you have a crystal ball, nobody knows what your friends in the EU commission will get up in the future i.e. an EU army. R J Casali PS A reply to put me right would be most appreciated

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Pension payments SOME of your readers are expressing fear that their pensions paid in Spain may be affected by the UK leaving the EU. All UK pensions are payable anywhere in the world. However only future increases are paid to expats living in countries with which the UK has entered into a Reciprocal Agreement on Social Security (RA). The UK had RAs since the 1950s with all Western European countries, but not with the Eastern European ones (they were at the time in the Soviet Bloc). When the UK joined the EEC in 1973 the RAs were superceded by the EEC rules. At that time Spain was not in the EEC, so the Reciprocal Agreement on Social Security with Spain continued in operation. When Spain joined the EEC in 1986 that RA lapsed and EEC rules took over. When Article 50 is invoked, the UK will use the two year period before leaving to enter into RAs with those countries remaining which wish to enter

Also, since June, as we all know, the pound has hit an all-time low and, therefore, logically, I am due a large refund. I visited the Social Security office to enquire about this and the young lady explained with a wry smile that the computer says no! This is how a person is treated here, even if they obey the rules and pay their contributions. When

into such agreements. Spain with the highest UK expat population will surely wish to enter into such an agreement. Spain will also wish to accommodate its citizens living and working in the UK. To sum up, all UK pensions will continue to be paid and once a RA has been concluded with Spain all future increases will be paid. However, the winter fuel payments are a different matter. There is a strong possibility that they will be discontinued. The original intention was that they were only to be paid to pensioners living in the UK. Under pressure from the ECJ the UK agreed to continue to pay this payment to recipients who were awarded them in the UK and then went to another EU country. At present the UK has tightened the conditions for receipt of the winter fuel payment. Please do not worry. Your pensions will continue to be paid in Spain, and in all probability so will future increases. Alan, Puerto Pollensa

Brexit finally kicks in, I look forward to meeting you at the food bank! Frank, La Nucia

Money men YOUR biased article by the plumber bleating about his loss of skilled foreign labour and the accompanying letters on the side of

the article is typical of the agenda that a lot of people that think they know better than all the ‘stupid ignorant ill-informed know-nothing uneducated mob’ that oppose their ‘enlightened views.’ Mr Mullins is only worried about not employing cheaper labour thus making incursion upon his privileged lifestyle. I would like to think his concern was for the country but I very much doubt it.

I HAVE only just read the article in Issue 1635 ‘Do you indicate?’ and yes I do. As do the many other expat and foreign drivers as they let other road users know when they are turning or changing lanes. But we all know that the use of indicators in Spain by our fellow Spanish drivers, is mainly to let others know that I am obstructing a carriageway so that is why I am using my hazard warning lights As to the mention of a €200 fine by the police for not using them, it then beggars belief that the policeman fining you is working on the principle ‘do as I as I say and not do as I do.’ For in all the years of driving in Spain to actually see a police patrol vehicle using their indicators to warn other drivers of their intentions is a rarity. So if the Guardia Civil, National Police and Local Police drivers all indicated to let other road users know their intentions, they could then fine drivers knowing that they were leading from the front and until that happens other drivers will say well the police don’t do it so why should I? Dave, Fuengirola

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Lucky for wheelchair? Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I’VE never realised before but there is snobbery in the world of flying. I’m not talking about your first class mob. I’m talking about your everyday Ryanair, easyJet, and Monarch brigade. I’ve grumped about flying before so this is a bit of an update. This week I flew with Monarch, which is a perfectly adequate airline, but some of the punters were acting as though they were too good to be standing around waiting for a flight at all. It was a bit weird really. They all seemed a bit up themselves and a few of them were kicking off because there was no sign up saying which side was the speedy boarding line. They came marching down to the front of this massive queue with their boarding pass in the air and asking the girls behind the desk, who, by the way, obviously didn’t give a monkeys and just said, ‘Stand or sit and we will make an announcement when it’s time to board.’ This caused lots of tutting and mumbling. I’ve not seen this before as I usually fly easyJet and they always get the two lines going. With Ryanair, well there is no point questioning them as they will just not let you on

the flight. Then I remembered that Monarch was the last one to give in to the cheap flights and these people must be the remnants of the well looked after frequent flyers club. They were still living with the hope they were considered special. The old queuing lark doesn’t affect me as ‘I’m apparently the lucky one. Someone told me just that, that I didn’t have to stand in line because I’m in a wheelchair when I travel. ‘Sorry pal, did you just say I was lucky I didn’t have to queue because I’m in a wheelchair?’ I explained, in my usual friendly manner, that he was more than welcome to swap places with me if he really wanted to. All he had to do, to make it fair, is to be ‘lucky’ enough not to be able to stand still for more than a few seconds. Idiot! After all that the flight was fine. As I’m the last to get off the plane it still fascinates me to see everyone all get up and stand hunched up waiting for the doors to open as soon as the plane stops. You can’t go anywhere till people at the front start moving. Maybe someone can explain to me what that’s all about. So finally it’s the disabled crowd’s time to leave the aircraft and at Luton they use a separate vehicle to unload us. They never move us individually, it’s always together. So I’m sitting on the tail lift for about five minutes or so waiting to be unloaded and I said to the guy on the ground, ‘What happens if it was pouring with rain now?’ And his reply was, ‘You’d get wet wouldn’t you?’ Welcome to England!

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Maintaining your car AS part of the series, we answer some common driving questions and keep you updated on the latest driving and road news 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.

SAFE DRIVING: Checking the oil level. PROPER maintenance of your vehicle is vital to ensure it runs safely and economically. Whilst it is always important to get major work carried out by a trained professional, there are simple tasks you should be able to carry out to keep your vehicle running smoothly. Engine oil Oil allows the engine to work properly and the levels should be checked regularly. To check the levels, look for the dipstick, which is one of the parts often labelled. It will have a small handle for you to grip. Remove it, wipe clean and place back in and out. The oil deposit left on the end will be your level and should fall between the markers indicating minimum and maximum levels. Tyre pressure Running on tyres without the correct pressure will not only ruin the tyre, it will affect the performance of the vehicle and its safety. Tyre pressure can be checked at most petrol

stations and should be done when the tyres are cold. The pounds per square inch (PSI) level your tyres should be at can often be found on a plate on the car, often inside the driver or passenger door. Wheel change All drivers should know how to change a wheel in the event of a puncture. Vehicles carry different types of spares so it is important to know which type you have as some vehicles only have kits to temporarily repair tyres, or emergency wheels that can be used at reduced speed. If changing your wheel on a road remember to put your emergency triangle in place and wear a high visibility jacket. Changing wiper blades Something so simple can cause a dangerous situation if they are not working correctly when it is raining. If they squeak or do not clear away all the water when used then they probably need replacing. They can be found in most large supermarkets or petrol stations.

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Help with feral cats My Community in Majorca is 18 apartments in two adjoining blocks. An English woman who is a tenant, not an owner, has been feeding feral cats. At first it was about five and then it was a dozen. It was brought up at the 2015 AGM and she said she would deal with it. At the AGM in 2016 she said would neuter them. More kittens then appeared. It smells terrible in hot weather and when she puts out food. The land around several Communities here now reeks of cat urine and faeces. Our Administrator says we should go to the police. Can anything be done under the law of horizontal property? B D (Majorca) Your cat proble m is not a Community issue. It is a public he a lth ma tte r. Your President, along with the Presidents of other affected Communities, should go to your

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

town hall and report the feral cat problem to the authorities.

This will probably be Sanidad, the health department. Many Spanish municipalities also have regulations against feeding feral cats and the offender can be fined.

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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7:00am Charmed 7:45am Hollyoaks 8:10am How I Met Your Mother 9:05am Rules of Engagement 9:35am Rules of Engagement 10:00am Melissa and Joey 10:30am Melissa and Joey 11:00am Young and Hungry 11:30am Young and Hungry 12:00pm Charmed 1:00pm Charmed 2:00pm The Goldbergs 2:30pm The Goldbergs 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm How I Met Your Mother 5:00pm Young and Hungry 5:30pm Young and Hungry 6:00pm The Goldbergs 6:30pm The Goldbergs 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm Black-Ish 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Rise of the Planet of the Apes 12:05am Tattoo Fixers 1:10am The Big Bang Theory 1:35am The Big Bang Theory

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7:00am Dinner Date 7:50am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 8:35am Emmerdale 9:05am Coronation Street 9:35am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:05am Psych 10:55am Catchphrase 11:40am I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 12:40pm You’ve Been Framed! 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 8:00pm Totally You’ve Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 11:00pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 12:00am Family Guy

7:00am Movies Now 7:10am Man About the House 7:35am Heartbeat 8:30am Where the Heart is 9:35am Wild at Heart 10:40am Judge Judy 11:05am Judge Judy 11:30am Judge Judy 11:55am Murder, She Wrote 12:55pm Wycliffe 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm Wild at Heart 4:05pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm Man About the House 5:50pm You’re Only Young Twice 6:25pm George and Mildred 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm Midsomer Murders 12:05am Blue Murder 1:35am Inspector Morse Murder mystery series. 3:30am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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8:40am Unbroken 11:00am Avengers: Age of Ultron 1:30pm Backdraft 3:50pm John Wick 5:40pm Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb 7:30pm Avengers: Age of Ultron 10:00pm Run All Night 12:00am John Wick

7:00am Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie 8:30am Android 10:00am Into the Forest 12:00pm By the Sea 2:05pm Dad’s Army 3:50pm Android 5:20pm Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie 6:55pm By the Sea 9:00pm Dad’s Army The Walmington-onSea Home Guard have to contend with the visit of a glamorous female journalist. 10:45pm The Top Ten Show 2016 Which movies are doing the best business at home and across the pond? 11:00pm Deadly Sisters 12:45am Into the Forest 2:30am Battle for Sevastopol 4:40am Strangerland

7:00am Great Sporting Moments 8:00am WWE SmackDown! 9:00am Cricket’s Greatest 10:00am England’s Best Days 12:00pm Cricket Gold 12:30pm Great Sporting Moments 12:45pm Great Sporting Moments 1:00pm Crickets Best Days 3:00pm Cricket Gold 4:00pm The Premier League Years 6:00pm Great Sporting Moments 6:15pm Boxing Gold 6:45pm Barclays Premier League World 7:15pm Cricket Gold 7:45pm Great Sporting Moments 8:00pm Premier League Match Pack 8:30pm Sporting Triumphs 9:00pm Great Sporting Moments 10:00pm More Than a Game 10:30pm Sporting Triumphs 10:45pm Cricket

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Vijay and I St. Vincent Grimsby Into the Woods: Stage to Screen Ricki and the Flash Sisters Bruce Almighty Unfinished Business Sisters Grimsby Two Night Stand The 40 Year Old Virgin The Top Ten Show 2016 Down Dog

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Ill Gotten Gains 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 12:45pm Rip Off Britain 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm The Coroner 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Still Open All Hours 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Citizen Khan 10:00pm Have I Got News for You 10:30pm Walliams and Friends 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show 12:25am Would I Lie to You? 12:55am The Apprentice

9:00am A Tale of Five Temples - The Story of Hinduism in Britain 9:30am The Welsh Italians 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Coast 2:15pm Cash in the Attic 2:45pm Just Good Friends 3:15pm Open All Hours 3:45pm Ken Dodd Talking Comedy 4:15pm Hunters of the South Seas 5:15pm The Dark: Nature’s Nighttime World 6:15pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 7:00pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm Mastermind 9:30pm Coastal Path 10:00pm Rick Stein’s Long Weekends 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight 12:05am Close to the Enemy

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Top of the Pops Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 16 September 1982. 9:00pm The Good Old Days 9:45pm Pop Go the Sixties A colourful nugget of pop mined from the BBC’s archive, featuring Birmingham’s The Move. series 1. 9:50pm Pop Go the Sixties 9:55pm Pop Go the Sixties 10:00pm Classic Albums Series looking at the creation of some classic rock albums. 11:00pm The People’s History of Pop 12:00am Gary Numan: Android in La La Land

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 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Countrywise 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:30pm ITV News and Weather 12:00am ITV News London 12:15am Carry on at Your Convenience 1:55am Jackpot247 4:00am Murder, She Wrote 4:50am ITV Nightscreen

7:00am Dinner Date 7:50am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 8:35am Emmerdale 9:05am Emmerdale 9:35am Coronation Street 10:05am Psych 10:55am Catchphrase 11:40am I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 12:40pm You’ve Been Framed! 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 8:00pm You’ve Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Family Guy 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 12:35am American Dad! 1:00am American Dad! 1:30am Two and a Half Men

7:00am Movies Now 7:10am Man About the House 7:35am Heartbeat 8:35am Where the Heart is 9:40am Wild at Heart 10:40am Judge Judy 11:05am Judge Judy 11:30am Judge Judy 11:55am Murder, She Wrote 12:55pm Wycliffe 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:05pm Wild at Heart 4:10pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm Doctor in the House 5:50pm You’re Only Young Twice 6:25pm George and Mildred 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm Midsomer Murders 12:05am Blue Murder 1:40am Lewis 3:20am Long Lost Family 4:10am Rory Bremner’s Great British Views 5:00am Rory Bremner’s Great British Views

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Countdown The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Formula 1 Jamie’s Comfort Food Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News Summary A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Formula 1 Deal or No Deal Coast v Country Four in a Bed Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Unreported World Alan Carr’s Happy Hour Ep1 Gogglebox The Last Leg First Dates

The Professionals The Chase Quincy, M.E. Ironside The Professionals Cash Cowboys Pawn Stars Darts Storage Wars Storage Wars Cash Cowboys Sheldon and Scott embark on a coastto-coast scavenge for collectibles that can make them cash. Darts The Keeper FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. The Keeper The Big Fish Off Fifth Gear ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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Wissper Peppa Pig Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Toot the Tiny Tugboat Bananas in Pyjamas The Wright Stuff House Doctor 5 News Lunchtime The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Home and Away Neighbours NCIS I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Gadget Show Secrets of Great British Castles Britain’s Greatest Bridges The Best of Bad TV: The 80s Super Casino That’s So...1982

8:00am Sword of Vengeance 9:35am Die Hard 4.0 11:45am Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials 2:00pm Minority Report 4:35pm Enemy of the State 6:50pm Die Hard 4.0 9:00pm Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials 11:25pm Minority Report 2:05am Enemy of the State 4:35am Superman 2

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Sister Act Twins The House Bunny Pixels Meatballs Sister Act Pixels The House Bunny Hot Pursuit Bad Words The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again

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7:00am Charmed 7:45am Hollyoaks 8:10am How I Met Your Mother 9:05am Rules of Engagement 9:35am Rules of Engagement 10:00am Melissa and Joey 10:30am Melissa and Joey 11:00am Young and Hungry 11:30am Young and Hungry 12:00pm Charmed 1:00pm Charmed 2:00pm The Goldbergs 2:30pm The Goldbergs 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm How I Met Your Mother 5:00pm Young and Hungry 5:30pm Young and Hungry 6:00pm The Goldbergs 6:30pm The Goldbergs 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm Black-Ish 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Unknown 12:15am The Big Bang Theory 12:50am The Big Bang Theory 1:15am Tattoo Fixers

7:00am Football Gold 8:00am WWE Main Event 9:00am Barclays Premier League World 9:30am Football Gold 9:45am Live Abu Dhabi GP: Practice 11:50am La Liga Gold 12:00pm Premier League Match Pack 12:30pm La Liga Gold 1:00pm Barclays Premier League World 1:30pm Sporting Triumphs 1:45pm Live Abu Dhabi GP: Practice 3:50pm La Liga Gold 4:00pm NFL: Minnesota@ Detroit Highlights 5:00pm Premier League Legends 6:00pm La Liga Gold 6:30pm Premier League Match Pack 7:00pm The Fantasy Football Club 8:00pm Football 11:15pm The Fantasy Football Club 12:15am Barclays Premier League Preview

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm James Martin: Home Comforts 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:15pm Snooker 3:00pm Rugby Union 5:30pm Final Score 6:20pm Celebrity Mastermind 6:50pm BBC News 7:00pm BBC London News 7:10pm Pointless 8:00pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:10pm Michael Mcintyre’s Big Show 10:10pm Casualty 11:00pm The National Lottery Live 11:10pm BBC News 11:30pm Match of the Day 12:50am The NFL Show 1:20am Shifty 2:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:50am BBC News

8:50am Horrid Henry 9:10am Looped 9:30am Be Cool, ScoobyDoo! Mystery 101 10:05am Adventure Time 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Murder, She Wrote 12:20pm Wild Australia with Ray Mears 12:50pm Cash Trapped 1:50pm ITV News and Weather 2:00pm This Time Next Year 3:00pm 50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments 5:00pm Thunderbirds are Go 5:30pm Fantastic Beasts and JK Rowling’s Wizarding World 6:30pm ITV News London 6:45pm ITV News and Weather 7:00pm Tipping Point 8:00pm Meet the Parents 9:00pm The X Factor 10:50pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:50pm ITV News and Weather 12:10am Carry on Henry

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The Las Vegas Story Underwater Natural World Secret Britain Homes Under the Hammer The Good Cook The Best Dishes Ever The Hairy Bikers’ Best of British Snooker Rugby Union Rugby Union Sold! Inside the World’s Biggest Auction House The Brits Who Designed the Modern World Jazzie B’s 1980s: From Dole to Soul Snooker Snooker Hazel Irvine introduces highlights from Saturday afternoon’s secondround match. Love This is BBC Two

8:00pm India’s Frontier Railways Series about the international trains crossing borders in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan. 9:00pm Britain’s Lost Waterlands: Escape to Swallows and Amazons Country 10:00pm Modus Swedish crime drama series. 10:45pm Modus Swedish crime drama series. 11:30pm Horizon 12:30am Classic Soul at the BBC 1:30am Northern Soul 2:30am Top of the Pops Peter Powell presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 9th September 1982. 3:05am Top of the Pops 3:45am Classic Soul at the BBC

7:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:30am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:20pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 1:50pm Step Up 3 2:50pm FYI Daily 2:55pm Step Up 3 4:00pm The Waterboy 5:00pm FYI Daily 5:05pm The Waterboy 5:55pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 7:25pm The Mummy 8:25pm FYI Daily 8:30pm The Mummy 9:45pm Scorpion 10:50pm The Xtra Factor 11:20pm Family Guy 11:50pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 12:50am Family Guy 1:20am Family Guy 1:50am American Dad! 2:20am American Dad! 2:50am Bordertown 3:20am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 3:45am Teleshopping

7:00am Judge Judy The Emmy nominated reality courtroom series, presided over by outspoken family court judge. 7:20am Where the Heart is Drama series following the lives of community nurses in a small Yorkshire town. 8:10am Where the Heart is 9:10am Forever Young 10:10am FYI Daily 10:15am Forever Young 11:15am Columbo: Playback 12:50pm Agatha Christie’s Marple 2:50pm Midsomer Murders 4:55pm Midsomer Murders 6:55pm Midsomer Murders 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm Endeavour 12:00am Midsomer Murders 2:05am Wycliffe 3:05am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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Gillette World Sport Sandman Triathlon Mobil 1 The Grid Frasier Frasier Murray Walker Meets Jenson Button The Morning Line Formula 1 Lee Mckenzie Meets... Mark Webber Formula 1 Channel 4 Racing Jamie’s Super Food Location, Location, Location A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Channel 4 News China Between Clouds and Dreams Britain at Low Tide Fast and Furious 6 Speed Hollyoaks Omnibus George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free The Common Denominator

7:00am Sporting Funnies 7:10am Motorsport UK 8:10am Bundesliga Highlights from Germany’s Bundesliga presented by Isabella MullerReinhardt. 9:10am Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Highlights 10:10am The Car Chasers 10:45am Storage Wars 11:10am Storage Wars 11:40am Cash Cowboys 12:40pm Cash Cowboys 1:45pm Darts 6:00pm Fishing Impossible 7:00pm Storage Wars 7:30pm Storage Wars 8:00pm Darts 12:00am Eraser 1:10am FYI Daily 1:15am Eraser 2:15am Car Crash Global 3:15am Hell on Wheels 4:00am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

9:50am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:00am Shimmer and Shine 10:30am Peppa Pig 10:50am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 11:05am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:40am Fail Army 12:05pm House Doctor 1:10pm A Puppy for Christmas 2:55pm Wishin’ and Hopin’ at Christmas 4:35pm Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas 5:35pm 5 News Weekend 5:40pm Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas 6:25pm Finding Mrs Claus 7:25pm 5 News Weekend 7:30pm Finding Mrs Claus 8:10pm NCIS 9:00pm NCIS: New Orleans 9:55pm 5 News Weekend 10:00pm Football on 5 11:00pm Football on 5 11:25pm The Freddie Mercury Story: Who Wants to Live Forever? 1:15am Super Casino

7:00am Baby Daddy 7:25am Baby Daddy 7:55am How I Met Your Mother 8:20am How I Met Your Mother 8:55am Made in Chelsea 10:00am Couples Come Dine with Me 11:00am Melissa and Joey 11:35am Melissa and Joey 12:00pm Black-Ish 12:30pm Black-Ish 1:00pm How I Met Your Mother 1:30pm How I Met Your Mother 2:00pm The Goldbergs 2:30pm The Goldbergs 3:00pm The Goldbergs 3:30pm The Goldbergs 4:00pm The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement 6:15pm Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Avatar 11:30pm Gogglebox 12:35am Rude Tube

7:00am In the Line of Fire 9:10am Taken 3 11:05am Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods 12:55pm Jurassic World 3:05pm The Fast and the Furious 4:55pm 2 Fast 2 Furious 6:45pm Sherlock Holmes 9:00pm Jurassic World 11:10pm Taken 3 1:00am Underworld

7:00am Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie 8:35am Dad’s Army 10:20am Jem and the Holograms 12:30pm By the Sea 2:35pm The Revenant 5:15pm Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie 6:50pm Jem and the Holograms An aspiring pop star suddenly hits the big time after becoming an internet sensation. 9:00pm The Revenant Leonardo DiCaprio stars as a 19thcentury frontiersman on the trail of the traitor who left him for dead 11:40pm The Night Before 1:25am Deadly Sisters 3:10am Into the Forest 4:55am Android

7:15am Get Smart 9:10am Four Weddings and a Funeral 11:15am The Wedding Ringer 1:05pm My Best Friend’s Wedding 3:00pm Ted 2 5:10pm The Wedding Ringer 7:00pm Four Weddings and a Funeral 9:00pm Dumb and Dumber To 11:00pm Ted 2 1:10am Bad Bromance 3:00am Jackass: The Movie

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Cricket Cricket Sporting Rivalries Rugby Union Rugby Union Ireland play Australia at the Aviva Stadium in the autumn internationals. Live Fight Night Sky Sports Fight Night action. International Rugby Highlights England play Argentina at Twickenham in the autumn internationals. International Rugby Highlights Sporting Triumphs Cricket Cricket India play England on day two of the third Test at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium.

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7:00am Breakfast 8:35am Match of the Day 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Fern Britton Meets... 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:15pm Enchanted 3:55pm Flog It! 4:35pm Escape to the Country 5:20pm Planet Earth II 6:20pm Songs of Praise 6:55pm BBC News 7:10pm BBC London News 7:20pm Countryfile 8:20pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:00pm Planet Earth II 10:00pm My Mother and Other Strangers 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm BBC London News 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:50am Sunny D 1:15am Citizen Khan 1:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:50am BBC News

10:25am ITV News 10:30am Bear Grylls Survival School 11:00am Peston on Sunday 12:00pm Gino’s Italian Escape: Hidden Italy 12:30pm Let’s Do Christmas with Gino and Mel 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:40pm Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 2:10pm The X Factor 4:00pm Midsomer Murders 6:00pm Tipping Point 7:00pm ITV News London 7:10pm ITV News and Weather 7:30pm Off Their Rockers 8:00pm The Next Great Magician 9:00pm The X Factor Results Show 10:00pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:30pm ITV News and Weather 11:45pm Peston on Sunday 12:45am Rugby

7:00am A to Z of TV Gardening 7:45am Big Dreams Small Spaces 8:45am Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein 9:15am Carol Klein’s Plant Odysseys 9:45am Countryfile 10:45am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:15pm Rugby Union 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm Snooker 7:10pm Deep Impact 9:00pm The Mayflower Pilgrims 10:00pm Whites v Blacks: How Football Changed a Nation 11:00pm Black is the New Black 11:30pm QI XL 12:15am Snooker 1:05am Snooker 3:05am Countryfile 4:00am Holby City 5:00am This is BBC Two

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:35am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:25pm The X Factor 2:10pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 3:15pm The Hot Desk 3:30pm Catchphrase 4:30pm You’ve Been Framed! 5:00pm The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 6:00pm FYI Daily 6:05pm The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 7:05pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 8:10pm The Waterboy 9:10pm FYI Daily 9:15pm The Waterboy 10:00pm The Xtra Factor 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 12:30am Family Guy 1:00am Family Guy 1:30am American Dad! 2:00am American Dad!

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8:00pm Virtuoso Violinists at the BBC Violinist Nicola Benedetti explores 60 years of BBC archive to celebrate the world of the violin. 9:00pm Classic Albums Series looking at the creation of some classic rock albums. 10:00pm World War Two: 1945 and the Wheelchair President David Reynolds reexamines the war leadership of American president Franklin Roosevelt. 11:30pm Storyville 12:30am FKA Twigs 1:00am Monkey Planet Dr George McGavin takes a look at the varied and surprising world of primates. 2:00am Tails You Win: The Science of Chance 3:00am Wild Burma: Nature’s Lost Kingdom

7:10am Motorsport 7:35am Le Mans Classic 8:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Sunday Brunch 1:00pm Formula 1 5:40pm Guy Martin’s Wall of Death 6:40pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 7:40pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm The Secret Life of the Zoo 9:00pm Escape to the Chateau 10:00pm Humans 11:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 12:05am Jon Richardson: Nidiot 1:05am The Last Leg 2:10am Beyond the Hills 4:45am Formula 1 5:40am Kirstie’s Vintage Gems

7:00am 7:10am 8:05am 9:05am 10:05am 11:05am

7:00am The Professionals 8:00am Fifth Gear 9:00am The Classic Car Show 9:55am The Big Fish Off 10:55am Pawn Stars 11:25am Pawn Stars 11:50am Pawn Stars 12:20pm Pawn Stars 12:50pm Cash Cowboys 1:45pm Darts 6:00pm Pawn Stars 6:30pm Pawn Stars 7:00pm Pawn Stars 7:30pm Pawn Stars 8:00pm Darts 12:00am Lock Up 1:05am FYI Daily 1:10am Lock Up 2:10am Fishing Impossible 3:10am Hell on Wheels 3:50am ITV4 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 4:00am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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4:25am 5:15am

Movies Now Wycliffe Wycliffe Heartbeat Heartbeat Agatha Christie’s Marple A Touch of Frost Columbo: A Case of Immunity Calamity Jane FYI Daily Calamity Jane Inspector Morse Lewis Midsomer Murders Agatha Christie’s Marple Wycliffe Another chance to see the pilot episode of the West Country detective drama. May the Best House Win May the Best House Win

9:05am Blaze and the Monster Machines 9:30am Noddy in Toyland 9:45am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:00am Shimmer and Shine 10:25am Peppa Pig 10:45am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:55am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:30am Football on 5 1:00pm The Gadget Show 2:00pm Twelve Trees of Christmas 3:40pm Once Upon a Christmas 5:25pm Annie Claus is Coming to Town 6:25pm 5 News Weekend 6:30pm Annie Claus is Coming to Town 7:10pm Santa Who? 8:10pm 5 News Weekend 8:15pm Santa Who? 9:00pm Ice Road Truckers 9:55pm 5 News Weekend 10:00pm Saving Private Ryan 11:00pm 5 News Weekend 11:05pm Saving Private Ryan 1:20am Flight of the Phoenix

7:00am 7:20am 7:45am 8:05am 8:35am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 12:30pm 1:30pm 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 1:00am

11:50am G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 2:00pm The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 4:05pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 6:00pm Fast and Furious 8:00pm G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 10:00pm The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 12:05am The Da Vinci Code

7:00am Into the Forest 8:55am Jem and the Holograms 11:05am The Night Before 12:50pm Hitman: Agent 47 2:35pm Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie 4:10pm The Revenant Leonardo DiCaprio stars as a 19thcentury frontiersman on the trail of the traitor who left him for dead. 6:50pm Jem and the Holograms An aspiring pop star suddenly hits the big time after becoming an internet sensation. 9:00pm Hitman: Agent 47 A cold-blooded assassin sets out to destroy the organisation that spawned him.) 10:45pm The Revenant 1:25am Battle for Sevastopol

7:30am 10 Things I Hate About You 9:15am Get Hard 11:05am The Bad Education Movie 12:45pm Fast and Furious 7 Special 3:30pm Hitch 5:35pm Welcome to Me 7:15pm The Bad Education Movie 9:00pm Spy 11:15pm Ghost Town 1:05am The Hangover 2:55am Jackass: Number Two

2:10am 2:35am 3:10am 4:00am

Animals Unleashed New Girl New Girl Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Hollyoaks Omnibus Made in Chelsea Clueless The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs 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 Salt Tattoo Fixers Tattoo Fixers on Holiday The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners Crazyhead Rude Tube

SUNDAY TV

7:00am 7:30am 8:00am 8:30am 9:00am 10:30am 12:30pm 3:00pm 5:15pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:00am

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7:00am Cricket 1:00pm Sporting Triumphs 1:15pm Live the Csa Slam T20 Challenge 4:45pm Great Sporting Moments 5:00pm Rugby Gold 5:10pm Rugby Gold 5:20pm Rugby Gold 5:30pm Cricket 6:30pm Live NFL 10:00pm Live NFL 2:00am Football Manchester United face West Ham United at Old Trafford in the Premier League. 2:30am Football Watford face Stoke City at Vicarage Road in the Premier League. 3:00am Football Arsenal host Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League. 3:30am Football 4:00am Sporting Mavericks

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10:15am The Big Food Rescue 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 12:45pm Rip Off Britain 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm The Coroner 4:00pm Think Tank 4:45pm Escape to the Country 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Fake Britain 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm The Last Miners 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News 11:45pm Walliams and Friends 12:15am Have I Got a Bit More News for You 1:00am The Graham Norton Show 1:45am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:15am My Life in Books 7:45am Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 8:30am Junior Bake Off 9:00am DIY SOS at Great Ormond Street Hospital 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Snooker 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Only Connect 10:00pm Back in Time for Brixton 11:00pm Two Doors Down 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am Snooker 1:05am Snooker 3:05am Black and British: A Forgotten History 4:05am The Choir 5:05am This is BBC Two

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 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm The Martin Lewis Money Show 9:30pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm The Agenda 12:25am Fierce 1:20am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55am ITV Nightscreen

7:00am Dinner Date 7:50am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 8:35am Emmerdale 9:05am Coronation Street 9:35am Coronation Street 10:05am Psych 10:55am Catchphrase 11:40am I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 8:30pm You’ve Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm American Dad! 11:00pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 12:00am Family Guy

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8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Railway Walks with Julia Bradbury 9:00pm Monkey Planet 10:00pm The Joy of Data An exploration of the word of our times - data - with mathematician Dr Hannah Fry. 11:00pm Black Nurses: The Women Who Saved the Nhs 12:00am The First World War Ten-part series based on the book by Hew Strachan, Professor of the History of War at Oxford. 12:50am Dan Cruickshank’s Adventures in Architecture 1:50am Turner’s Thames 2:50am The Polio Story.

7:20am Salvage S.O.S 7:45am King of Queens 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Frasier 11:30am Jamie’s Super Food 12:00pm A Place in the Sun 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:10pm Deal or No Deal 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Coast v Country 5:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Supershopper 9:30pm Tricks of the Restaurant Trade 10:00pm Our Guy in China 11:00pm First Dates 12:05am The Lie Detective 12:55am 60 Days in Jail

8:20am Thomas and Friends 8:35am Noddy: Toyland Detective 8:50am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9:00am Wissper 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:35am Paw Patrol 9:45am Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:00am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:30pm Twelve Trees of Christmas 2:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS: New Orleans 4:15pm A Fairytale Christmas 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Tour De Celeb 9:00pm All New Traffic Cops 10:00pm Mps: Behind Closed Doors 11:00pm Gangland 12:05am Gangland

7:00am Charmed 7:45am Hollyoaks 8:10am How I Met Your Mother 9:05am Rules of Engagement 9:35am Rules of Engagement 10:00am Melissa and Joey 10:35am Melissa and Joey 11:00am Young and Hungry 11:30am Young and Hungry 12:00pm Charmed 1:00pm Charmed 2:00pm The Goldbergs 2:30pm The Goldbergs 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm How I Met Your Mother 5:00pm Young and Hungry 5:30pm Young and Hungry 6:00pm The Goldbergs 6:30pm The Goldbergs 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm Black-Ish 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Made in Chelsea 11:00pm Empire 12:00am The Big Bang Theory

7:00am 7:10am 7:35am 8:35am 9:40am 10:40am 11:05am 11:30am 11:55am 12:55pm 2:00pm 3:05pm 4:05pm 5:15pm 5:50pm

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9:20am The Matrix Reloaded 11:40am The Matrix Revolutions 1:55pm Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb 3:35pm Poseidon 5:20pm The Matrix 7:40pm The Matrix Reloaded 10:00pm The Matrix Revolutions 12:10am Colt .45

7:00am Jem and the Holograms 9:05am Boulevard 10:50am By the Sea 12:55pm Hitman: Agent 47 A cold-blooded assassin sets out to destroy the organisation that spawned him 2:35pm The Revenant Leonardo DiCaprio stars as a 19thcentury frontiersman on the trail of the traitor who left him for dead. 5:15pm Jem and the Holograms An aspiring pop star suddenly hits the big time after becoming an internet sensation. 7:25pm Boulevard 9:00pm The Revenant 11:40pm Hitman: Agent 47 1:20am Deadly Sisters 3:05am Into the Forest 4:50am Android

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Movies Now Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is Wild at Heart Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Murder, She Wrote Wycliffe Heartbeat Wild at Heart Where the Heart is Doctor in the House You’re Only Young Twice George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Doc Martin Foyle’s War Blue Murder Inspector Morse A dramatic manhunt is triggered by the violent escape from prison of a convicted rapist. Teleshopping Shopping from home.

11:00pm 11:05pm 12:05am 1:05am 2:05am 3:05am 4:00am

The Professionals The Chase Quincy, M.E. Ironside The Professionals The Chase Cash Cowboys Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Quincy, M.E. Ironside Storage Wars Storage Wars Cash Cowboys Rugby Storage Wars Storage Wars Rambo: First Blood Part II FYI Daily Rambo: First Blood Part II Bundesliga Rugby Motorsport UK River Monsters Teleshopping Shopping from home.

8:00am The Top Ten Show 2016 8:20am Raising Helen 10:30am Valentine’s Day 12:40pm The Intern 2:50pm Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 5:00pm Horrible Bosses 2 7:00pm Pitch Perfect 2 9:00pm The Intern 11:10pm Superbad 1:10am Bruce Almighty 3:00am Search Party

MONDAY TV

7:00am 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 3:00pm 3:15pm 3:30pm 3:40pm 3:50pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 11:00pm 11:15pm 11:30pm 12:30am 1:30am

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Football Gold WWE Raw Goals on Sunday Football Football Football Football Super League Gold Football Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Premier League Gold Premier League Gold Premier League Gold Football’s Greatest Teams Football’s Greatest Teams Football Football’s Greatest Premier League Gold Soccer AM: The Best Bits 2016/17 Football SPFL Round Up Great Sporting Moments NFL Highlights NFL Highlights NFL Highlights

Cricket Cricket Gold Cricket Gold Cricket Gold Cricket Cricket NFL Highlights NFL Highlights NFL Highlights Cricket Gold Cricket Gold Cricket Gold Cricket’s Greatest Sky Scholars A documentary on Sky Academy Sports Scholar Lucy Garner. Football UD Las Palmas take on Athletic Bilbao at Estadio Gran Canaria in Spain’s La Liga. Cricket Cricket SPFL Round Up Cricket Gold Cricket Gold Cricket Gold

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am The Big Food Rescue 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 12:45pm Rip Off Britain 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm The Coroner 4:00pm Think Tank 4:45pm Escape to the Country 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Rillington Place 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News 11:45pm Imagine... 12:50am Le Cri Du Hibou 2:30am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:35am 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 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 9:00pm You’ve Been Framed! 9:30pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories 12:45am Murder, She Wrote 1:35am Jackpot247 4:00am Loose Women 4:50am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

7:00am My Life in Books 7:30am The Big Food Rescue 8:15am Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 9:00am DIY SOS 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Snooker 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00pm The Choir 11:00pm Live at the Apollo 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am NFL 1:05am Snooker 1:55am Snooker Jason Mohammad presents highlights from Tuesday afternoon’s action at the £850,000 UK Championship. 3:55am The Apprentice 4:55am Will Britain Ever Have a Black Prime Minister? 5:55am This is BBC Two

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Railway Walks with Julia Bradbury 9:00pm Natural World 10:00pm Storyville 11:00pm The Secret History of Our Streets 12:00am Treasures of Ancient Greece 1:00am Britain’s Lost Waterlands: Escape to Swallows and Amazons Country 2:00am Nigel Slater’s Great British Biscuit 3:00am Storyville 4:00am Storyville 5:00am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.

7:00am Dinner Date 7:50am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 8:35am Emmerdale 9:05am Coronation Street 9:35am You’ve Been Framed! 10:05am Psych 10:55am Catchphrase 11:40am I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm You’ve Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 8:30pm You’ve Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Family Guy 11:00pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am American Dad! 1:00am The Vampire Diaries. An Eternity of Misery

7:00am 7:10am 7:35am 8:35am 9:40am 10:40am 11:05am 11:35am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:05pm 3:10pm 4:10pm 5:20pm 5:55pm

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

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Movies Now Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is Wild at Heart Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Murder, She Wrote Wycliffe Heartbeat Wild at Heart Where the Heart is Doctor in the House You’re Only Young Twice George and Mildred Heartbeat An intruder sets light to local man Galloway’s barn. Murder, She Wrote Murder mystery series about sleuthing writer Jessica Fletcher. Doc Martin Foyle’s War Blue Murder Inspector Morse Teleshopping Shopping from home.

7:00am 7:50am 8:45am 9:50am 10:50am 11:55am 12:55pm 1:55pm 2:25pm 2:55pm 3:25pm 3:50pm 4:55pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 12:05am 1:05am 2:05am 2:10am 3:10am 4:00am

Countdown King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Jamie’s Super Food A Place in the Sun Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Deal or No Deal Countdown Coast v Country A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Four in a Bed Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Secret Life of 5 Year Olds Life on the Psych Ward Gogglebox 999: What’s Your Emergency?

The Professionals The Chase Quincy, M.E. Ironside The Professionals The Chase Cash Cowboys Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Quincy, M.E. Ironside Storage Wars Storage Wars Cash Cowboys Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Chase: Celebrity Special Benidorm Rambo III FYI Daily Rambo III Get Carter FYI Daily Get Carter Fifth Gear Teleshopping Shopping from home.

7:40am 7:50am 8:05am 8:20am 8:35am 8:50am 9:00am 9:15am 9:35am 9:45am 10:00am 10:15am 12:30pm 2:10pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:20pm 4:20pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am

Bob the Builder Little Princess Pip Ahoy! Thomas and Friends Noddy: Toyland Detective Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Wissper Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Toot the Tiny Tugboat Bananas in Pyjamas The Wright Stuff Once Upon a Christmas 5 News Lunchtime Home and Away Neighbours NCIS A Christmas Promise 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight All New Traffic Cops The Yorkshire Vet Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild The Boy Who Can’t Stay Awake Celebrity Botched Up Bodies

12:55pm Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens 3:15pm Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F 4:55pm Serenity 7:00pm San Andreas 9:00pm Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens 11:30pm Camino 1:30am Assassin

8:30am One Night in Istanbul 10:10am South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut 11:40am Billy Madison 1:20pm Sister Act 3:05pm The Holiday 5:25pm Vacation 7:10pm Sister Act 9:00pm Vacation 10:45pm Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story 12:30am Entourage 2:20am Office Space 3:55am Lake Placid 5:25am The Pink Panther Strikes Again

7:00am Charmed 7:45am Hollyoaks 8:10am How I Met Your Mother 9:05am Rules of Engagement 9:35am Rules of Engagement 10:00am Melissa and Joey 10:30am Melissa and Joey 11:00am Young and Hungry 11:30am Young and Hungry 12:00pm Charmed 1:00pm Charmed 2:00pm The Goldbergs 2:30pm The Goldbergs 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm How I Met Your Mother 4:30pm How I Met Your Mother 5:00pm Young and Hungry 5:30pm Young and Hungry 6:00pm The Goldbergs 6:30pm The Goldbergs 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm Black-Ish 9:00pm The Addams Family Values 11:00pm Tattoo Fixers 12:00am First Dates Abroad 12:30am First Dates Abroad

7:00am Into the Forest 8:45am Boulevard 10:25am The Top Ten Show 2016 10:45am Couple in a Hole 12:35pm The Revenant 3:15pm By the Sea 5:20pm Hitman: Agent 47 A cold-blooded assassin sets out to destroy the organisation that spawned him. 7:05pm Couple in a Hole 9:00pm The Revenant Leonardo DiCaprio stars as a 19thcentury frontiersman on the trail of the traitor who left him for dead. 11:40pm Hitman: Agent 47 A cold-blooded assassin sets out to destroy the organisation that spawned him. 1:20am Deadly Sisters 3:10am Into the Forest 4:55am Boulevard

TUESDAY TV

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

7:00am 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:15pm 8:30pm 8:40pm 8:50pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 12:30am 1:00am 2:00am 2:30am 2:45am 3:45am 4:45am

Football Gold WWE SmackDown! SPFL Round Up Football Gold The Premier League Years Soccer AM: The Best Bits 2016/17 Football’s Greatest Sporting Triumphs Premier League Gold Premier League Gold Premier League Gold Football Gold Football Gold Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments The Premier League Years Premier League Gold Premier League Review Sky Sports Originals Football La Liga World Spanish Gold Spanish Gold Premier League Review Efl Cup Highlights La Liga World

Cricket Cricket NFL Highlights Cricket Cricket NFL Highlights Cricket Cricket SPFL Round-Up Spanish Gold Cricket Gold Cricket Gold Cricket Gold Cricket Cricket NFL Highlights MLS Goals Round Up Show Sportswomen NFL Highlights Cricket’s Greatest Great Sporting Moments Cricket Cricket Cricket India play England on day five of the third Test at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium.

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am The Big Food Rescue 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 12:45pm Rip Off Britain 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm The Coroner 4:00pm Think Tank 4:45pm Escape to the Country 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm Watchdog 10:00pm The Missing 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News 11:45pm A Question of Sport 12:15am Film 2016 12:45am Who Do You Think You Are? 1:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:50am 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 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:30pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm How to Remember Everything 12:45am Murder, She Wrote Murder mystery series about a sleuthing writer. 1:35am Jackpot247 4:00am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

7:00am My Life in Books 7:30am The Big Food Rescue 8:15am Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 9:00am Coast: The Great Guide 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 12:30pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Snooker 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00pm Black and British: A Forgotten History 11:00pm The Premier League Show 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am No Such Thing as the News Your last chance before Christmas to hear something interesting about the world we live in. 12:45am Snooker 1:35am Snooker 3:35am Planet Earth II

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Railway Walks with Julia Bradbury 9:00pm Ian Hislop Goes off the Rails 10:00pm How Quizzing Got Cool: Tv’s Brains of Britain 11:00pm Starter for 10 12:30am Ian Hislop Goes off the Rails 1:30am The Secret History of Our Streets 2:30am Great Artists in Their Own Words Last of a three-part series which unlocks the BBC archives to tell the story of modern art in the world. 3:30am How Quizzing Got Cool: Tv’s Brains of Britain We all love a good quiz. 4:30am This is BBC Four

7:00am Dinner Date 7:50am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 8:35am Emmerdale 9:35am You’ve Been Framed! 10:05am Psych 10:55am Catchphrase 11:40am I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 1:15pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You’ve Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 8:30pm You’ve Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Family Guy 11:00pm I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 1:00am American Dad! 1:30am American Dad! 2:00am Two and a Half Men

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2:55am 3:30am

Movies Now Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is Wild at Heart Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Murder, She Wrote Wycliffe Heartbeat Wild at Heart Where the Heart is Doctor in the House You’re Only Young Twice George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Doc Martin Foyle’s War Blue Murder Perspectives Judge Judy The Emmy nominated reality courtroom series, presided over by outspoken family court judge. ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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WEDNESDAY TV

Countdown King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Jamie’s Super Food A Place in the Sun Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Deal or No Deal Countdown Coast v Country A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Four in a Bed Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Supervet 24 Hours in A and E Kids on the Edge First Dates Carl Cox The Great Songwriters

8:05am Pip Ahoy! 8:20am Thomas and Friends 8:35am Noddy: Toyland Detective 8:50am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9:00am Wissper 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:35am Paw Patrol 9:45am Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:00am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:30pm Finding Mrs Claus 2:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm On Strike for Christmas 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Ben Fogle: The Great African Migration 9:00pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 10:00pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 11:00pm Undercover Benefits Cheat 11:30pm Football on 5 1:00am Bamma Highlights

7:00am Charmed 7:45am Hollyoaks 8:10am How I Met Your Mother 9:05am Rules of Engagement 9:35am Rules of Engagement 10:00am Melissa and Joey 10:30am Melissa and Joey 11:00am Young and Hungry 11:30am Young and Hungry 12:00pm Charmed 1:00pm Charmed 2:00pm The Goldbergs 2:30pm The Goldbergs 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm How I Met Your Mother 5:00pm Young and Hungry 5:30pm Young and Hungry 6:00pm The Goldbergs 6:30pm The Goldbergs 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm Black-Ish 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Tattoo Fixers 11:00pm Naked Attraction 12:05am The Big Bang Theory 12:35am The Big Bang Theory 1:00am Scream Queens

The Professionals The Chase Quincy, M.E. Ironside The Professionals The Chase Cash Cowboys Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Storage Wars Quincy, M.E. Ironside Storage Wars Storage Wars Cash Cowboys Pawn Stars Pawn Stars River Monsters Car Crash Global The Book of Eli FYI Daily The Book of Eli 16 Blocks FYI Daily 16 Blocks The Car Chasers ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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Dante’s Peak Unbroken Spectre Everest Exodus: Gods and Kings Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Spectre Everest Close Range

7:00am Kingsman: The Secret Service Special 7:30am Couple in a Hole 9:20am The Revenant 12:00pm Hitman: Agent 47 1:45pm Jem and the Holograms 3:55pm The Top Ten Show 2016 4:15pm By the Sea 6:20pm The Revenant Leonardo DiCaprio stars as a 19thcentury frontiersman on the trail of the traitor who left him for dead 9:00pm Hitman: Agent 47 A cold-blooded assassin sets out to destroy the organisation that spawned him. 10:45pm Exit 12:25am Couple in a Hole 2:15am Deadly Sisters 4:00am Into the Forest 5:45am Jem and the Holograms An aspiring pop star suddenly hits the big time after becoming an internet sensation.

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Famous quote

This week

MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

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Oh, I was not made for heaven. No, I don’t want to go to heaven. Hell is much better. Think of all the interesting people you’re going to meet down there!” Freddie Mercury

in history 1582 – A young William Shakespeare, aged 18, married Anne Hathaway, aged 26, in Stratford-upon-Avon. Six months later Anne gave birth to daughter Susanna. 1660 – The Royal Society of London was established. 1703 – A freak storm with hurricane strength winds that killed between 10,000 and 30,000 people after it wreaked havoc across England for almost two weeks finally subsided. 1783 – The last British soldiers withdrew from New York City, almost three months after the Treaty of Paris was signed signalling the end of the American Revolution. The city had been in British hands since September 1776. 1859 – Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking scientific work On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection is published in England. 1867 – A loophole in the law saw Lily Maxwell be the first woman to vote in a British parliamentary election. 1874 – Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill was born at Blenheim Palace. He was later to become Prime Minister and lead Great Britain through the Second World War. 1919 – The first female member of the House of Commons, US born Lady Astor, was elected. 1942 – The classic Hollywood film Casablanca starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman premiered in New York City. 1963 – Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged assassin of President John F Kennedy, was killed after a Dallas nightclub owner shot him in the basement of the Dallas police station. 1967 – Britain’s membership of the EEC is vetoed for a second time by French president Charles de Gaulle. 1976 – The Sex Pistols released their debut single Anarchy In The UK. 1981 – Hollywood Actress Natalie Wood died after drowning in a boating accident. As a child she starred in Miracle on 34th Street and her later films included West Side Story and Rebel Without a Cause. 1983 – Thieves robbed Brink’s-Mat warehouse at Heathrow Airport and made off with £26 million worth of gold, diamonds and cash. 2005 – The UK introduced new licensing laws which allowed ’24 hour drinking.’ 2006 – After only four months of marriage Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock divorce due to irreconcilable differences. 2013 – Sebastian Vettel wins the 64th Formula One World Drivers’ Championship by 155 points.

Women’s wit

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I took my husband to the hospital yesterday to have 17 stitches out that’ll teach him to buy me a sewing kit for my birthday.”Jo Brand

World of English

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Introducing ‘lite’ – the new way to spell ‘light’, but with 20 per cent fewer letters.”

‘HE’S EVEN GOT LIBERTY PLAYING HIS TRUMP CARD!’

Kakuro

for next 7 days

Costa del Sol

weather

Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.

TODAY

ANTEQUERA

MALAGA COIN TORREMOLINOS

RONDA

ESTEPONA

BENALMADENA MIJAS

FUENGIROLA

MARBELLA

ANTEQUERA

TOMORROW

MALAGA COIN TORREMOLINOS

RONDA

ESTEPONA

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

BENALMADENA MIJAS

FUENGIROLA

MARBELLA

CLEAR MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

16 11 C 16 11 Sh 17 10 Sh

Benidorm MAX 17C, MIN 9C Mon - 17 10 Sh Tues - 17 10 C Wed - 17 10 C

CLEAR MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

MAX 16C, MIN 9C

14 10 Sh Mon - 16 10 C 15 10 Sh Tues - 17 10 Cl 16 10 C Wed - 17 10 S

Fri Sat Sun -

33 24 Th 32 24 Th 32 24 Th S Sun,

13 5 C 13 7 Sh 13 7 Sh

MAX MIN

Mon - 13 7 Sh Tues - 13 7 Sh Wed - 13 7 Sh

Madrid

THUNDER MAX 33C, MIN 24C MAX MIN

MAX MIN

Mon - 32 25 Th Tues - 32 25 Th Wed - 33 24 Th Cl Clear,

TODAY:

Fog,

TODAY:

SHOWERS MAX 16C, MIN 9C MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

16 9 Sh 18 10 Sh 18 10 Sh

SHOWERS MAX 19C, MIN 1C

8 3 Sh 10 3 Sh 11 2 Sh C Cloudy,

TODAY:

MAX MIN

Mon - 11 2 C Tues - 12 1 C Wed - 11 1 C Sh Showers,

CLEAR MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

16 8 C 16 8 Sh 17 8 C Sn Snow,

IRISH LOTTO

LA PRIMITIVA

EURO MILLIONS

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

MAX MIN

Mon - 16 8 Sh Tues - 17 8 Cl Wed - 17 8 S

MAX MIN

Mon - 17 9 Sh Tues - 17 9 Sh Wed - 17 9 C

Murcia

MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

13 11 Sh 14 9 Sh 15 9 Sh

Mallorca

MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

SHOWERS MAX 15C, MIN 8C

TODAY:

MAX MIN

Mon - 17 11 Sh Tues - 17 11 C Wed - 17 10 C

CLOUDY MAX 12C, MIN 4C

TODAY:

MAX MIN

Barcelona TODAY:

16 10 Cl 17 11 Sh 17 10 Sh

Bilbao

Almeria TODAY:

MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

Malaga

CLEAR MAX 17C, MIN 9C

TODAY:

MAX MIN

MAX 17C, MIN 5C MAX MIN

Mon - 17 7 C Tues - 17 7 C Wed - 17 8 S Th Thunder

LOTTERY

Alicante TODAY:

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Saturday November 19

Tuesday November 15

Friday November 18

BONUS BALL

LUCKY STARS

BONUS BALL

Sunday November 20

15 8

Saturday November 19

LUCKY STARS

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Star Trek Beyond Directed by: Justin Lin Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, John Cho, Simon Pegg Captain Kirk and his crew are on a rescue mission aboard the USS Enterprise when they are ambushed by life sucking enemy Krall in his quest to obtain an ancient and valuable artifact from the starship. The crew get separated after crashlanding on an uncharted and hostile world with no way of getting off the planet. Surrounded by a deadly alien race their only hope of reuniting and getting off the planet is with the help of rebellious alien warrior Jaylah. Meanwhile Krall’s army are preparing for an all-out galactic war. It’s a race against time in this thrilling sequel to get off the planet and stop Krall.

Xabi Alonso, Footballer, November 25

The Spanish midfielder started his professional career at Real Sociedad in 1999. He’s since played for Liverpool and Real Madrid before moving to current team Bayern Munich in 2014. Capped 114 times for his country he helped Spain to victory at 2008 and 2012 Euros and the 2006 World Cup.

• Billy Connolly, Comedian, November 24, 74 Affectionately referred to in Scotland as ‘The Big Yin’ he was raised in a Glasgow tenement and started his working life as a ship welder. The talented banjoist left ship welding to pursue a career as a folk singer but it’s as a stand-up comedian that he is best known and loved. He also has had a fairly successful acting career . • Hilary Benn, Politician, November 26, 63 A British Labour politician, he has been the Leeds Central MP since 1999, serving in the cabinet from 2003 to 2010 and then the shadow cabinet until 2016. Latterly he was the Shadow Foreign Secretary until Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn dismissed him. He is currently the Chair of the new Exiting the European Union Select Committee. • Robin Givens, Actress, November 27, 52 Born in New York she started her acting career on The Cosby Show and Diff’rent Strokes. Her breakthrough role was in Head of the Class as rich girl Darlene Merriman and she also played Denise in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She married Mike Tyson in February 1988 but later divorced. • Sian Williams, Journalist and Presenter, November 28, 52 Welsh journalist and presenter best-known for BBC Breakfast, BBC One News and the BBC’s Sunday Morning Live. In January 2016 she moved to Channel 5 where she is the main presenter of 5 News at 5. In 2013 she completed the London Marathon. • Billy Idol, Singer, November 30, 61 Punk singer, songwriter and actor he was born William Michael Albert Broad. In the 70’s he achieved fame with punk rock band Generation X before moving to New York in 1981 to pursue his solo career. His debut album was released in 1982 and featured his most iconic song White Wedding.

Funagram

Just Joking

Unscramble the name of a British television journalist, newsreader and television presenter: OUR FINE CAB

Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation towards the local swimming pool. I gave him a glass of water.

Unscramble the name of a famous fantasy drama television series (three words): HOME FOR AGENTS

Hexagram

10-Star Quiz

My girlfriend and I often laugh about how competitive we are... But I laugh more! A ham and cheese sandwich walks into a bar and asks for a drink. Bartender says, “Sorry, we don’t serve food here.”

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

ASYLUM BEFELL BODIES COUGAR EMBODY ENTITY FLOURY FROLIC GINKGO INDICT

KILLED MICRON MINGLE (10) PRIORY PROPEL PULLEY RIBALD SHAKEN URBANE

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

1 Teeter 2 Sparse 3 Potent 4 Strain 5 Senior 6 Rustle 7 Slater 8 Series 9 Rabbet 10 Sortie 11 Census 12 Treble 13 Hasten 14 Gibbet 15 Gratis 16 Hither 17 Strafe 18 Legate 19 Frenzy

YOUR STARS CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Letting life get too tame will eventually irritate you no end. Your social life needs a boost which, in turn, helps romance blossom. It is easy to be a bit lazy when things are going smoothly but we all need constant stretching. With an active mind such as yours, the important thing is to keep making progress. This may be in a physical way or in some kind of business. A brisk attitude to your whole life is needed. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) A chance remark alluding to your past brings a flashback. This helps you to see a current situation more clearly. We all make mistakes and follow the same old patterns, but this time you are being forewarned. It is in your experience and power to make a different choice of action this time. In doing so, much confusion and upset can be avoided. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Someone will most certainly come to the rescue when your situation changes. Well, they will, won't they? Have Plan B ready just in case. In continuing to think in the short term you do yourself no favours. Think now of a ‘10-year plan’ and be determined to reach your goal. Bit by bit and day by day you will progress. You don’t have to rush ahead and get stressed. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) An exciting project is bubbling away in your mind but may need financial backing. Take advice from a professional or someone with successful experience in these matters.

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The rather more serious side of your nature needs to take over this week. Someone in a higher position is keeping an eye on you. This maybe because they are considering you for promotion, so be on your best behaviour. It is important at the moment to stick to any rules and regulations or your reputation (and pocket) could be hit. Remember that any idea has to grow, so consider what you need to see happen in five years’ time. There is little time for romance and you may decide to put that on hold because of complications. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) During your social encounters this week you meet someone who offers to help. That is great, but do ask yourself if you would be prepared to give anything in return. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Some exciting suggestions make you think twice about a current business matter. However, it may not be necessary to change anything but to consider the new suggestion as a sort of ‘add on’ to a current project. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The moment that you have been waiting for has arrived. A colleague has made a decision that is long overdue. Perhaps you are a little shocked and speechless because there has been such a time lag, but this will pass. It may not be over-convenient but the phrase 'striking while the iron is hot' springs to mind. LEO (July 24 - August 23) You work hard for your money. Make it

worthwhile by trying to hold on to as much of it as possible. Someone who is charming and plausible may try to get you involved in a fast-track money making scheme. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) By showing confidence in your own way of doing things, you inspire others. This is chiefly because you are at last finding a balance between work and home life. In the past you may have felt stressed and equated that with working - not so now. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Because you are intent on pleasing others, you may be cramping your own style. This is something that you have in abundance and it should be used. You may be feeling that a business idea does not stand a chance and, in any case, you don’t want to risk any money. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) A juicy bit of gossip comes your way this week and it is hard to keep it quiet. You must do so, however, because there is a lot riding on it. When people trust you, they are saying much about the relationship. In this particular case, the person may well be able to progress you socially at some time in the future.

SCOTLAND THE BRAVE November 30 is St Andrew’s Day 1. On which racecourse is the Scottish Grand National run? 2. What is the name of the Scottish soup dish that consists of leeks and peppered chicken stock, often thickened with rice or sometimes barley? 3. What is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland? 4. What was the Latin name given by the Romans to the land in today’s Scotland north of their province of Britannia, beyond the frontier of their empire? 5. Which American actor starred as Idi Amin in the award-winning 2006 film The Last King of Scotland? 6. Which former player is the current manager of the Scotland national football team? 7. Which herbaceous plant of the daisy family is the floral emblem of Scotland? 8. Which is the longest river in Scotland? 9. Which Scottish mountain range includes many of the highest mountains in the British Isles, including Ben Nevis and Ben Macdui the two highest? 10. Who is the current First Minister of Scotland?

Answers 1. AYR, 2. COCK-A-LEEKIE soup, 3. THE PALACE OF HOLYROOD HOUSE, commonly referred to as HOLYROOD PALACE, 4. CALEDONIA, 5. FOREST WHITAKER, 6. GORDON STRACHAN, 7. THISTLE, 8. RIVER TAY, 9. GRAMPIAN MOUNTAINS or GRAMPIANS (Am Monadh in Gaelic), 10. NICOLA STURGEON

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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 L) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TARGET: • Average: 19 • Good: 26 • Very good: 38 • Excellent: 49

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION emir emit item mien mine mint mire mite mont mope more morn mort mote norm omen omit perm poem pome prim prom rime romp temp term time tome trim merit metro miner minor miter mitre moire monte moper prime primo proem remit tempi tempo timer tromp emptor import mentor merino minter mopier permit pitmen trompe mention pimento orpiment PROMINENT

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Cryptic

Code Breaker

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

CRYPTIC

Quick

Across:

Across 1 Two hundred sails made for masterpiece (7) 5 Stingy? Close! (5) 8 Poles feel unwell after escargot (5) 9 Mix cider to make explosive (7) 10 The elderly are found in a garbage dump (4) 11 Wed a real eccentric in US state (8) 13 Ragged sort of weapon (6) 15 Is DERV designed for frogmen? (6) 18 Instrument of the French liberal's awful crime (8) 19 Moral people use renewable energy to begin with (4) 22 Two requirements for tennis or another sport (7) 23 Constellation seen from Mediterranean or Ionian Sea (5) 24 A lightweight feline (5) 25 A male offspring, you say? A big smile, Ray! (7) Down 1 Something chewed, filled with brilliant yellow sauce (7) 2 Sailor consumed sink (5) 3 Storage tower is back in the Coliseum (4) 4 In court, yearn for prestige (6) 5 Ground harbours soft marine creature (8) 6 Pained expression of a dour expert (7) 7 Could be three in that place (5) 12 It goes with her age and that’s the lot (8) 14 Protein discovered in Cambridge Latin Quarter (7) 16 Small seabird's hesitation for a bone (7)

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1 Sashes, 4 Mortar, 9 Theatre, 10 Terms, 11 Scene, 12 Portend, 13 Scared, 15 Scythe, 18 Reserve, 20 Angle, 23 Abase, 24 Edifice, 25 Tinder, 26 Relent. Down: 1 Sites, 2 Siege, 3 Extreme, 5 Outer, 6 Torrent, 7 Residue, 8 Tempo, 13 Servant, 14 Abstain, 16 Cyanide, 17 Rebel, 19 Reeve, 21 Guide, 22 Exert.

QUICK Across:

17 Kingdoms about to receive charitable handouts (6) 18 Wild dog doing tricks (5) 20 Join Manchester football club without a director (5) 21 Swallow bird feathers (4) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 4 represents L and 8 represents Z, so fill in L every time the figure 4 appears and Z every time the figure 8 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 Fraudulent (5) 3 Apartments (5) 6 See 18 8 Excessively affected by emotion (7) 9 Tired of the world (5) 10 Leave out (4) 13 Highest point (4) 14 Select group (5) 17 Mexican liquor (7) 18/6 Military identification label (3,3) 19 Take illegally (5) 20 Emit light (5)

Down 1 Computer memory unit (4) 2 Basic unit of money in Israel (6) 3 Actuality (4) 4 Tried (9) 5 Anaesthetise (6) 7 Ludicrously odd (9) 11 Spiny plant (6) 12 At any time (6) 15 Beak (4) 16 Cruel wicked and inhuman person (4)

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

1 Beach, 4 Popular, 8 Cartography, 9 Spacious, 10 Flee, 12 Casual, 13 Knocks, 16 Turn, 18 Clarinet, 21 Clairvoyant, 22 Surreal, 23 Scary.

Down: 1 Backs, 2 Arrears, 3 Hooligan, 4 Pursue, 5 Pups, 6 Loyal, 7 Redress, 11 Enormous, 12 Cutlass, 14 Cantata, 15 Floral, 17 Recur, 19 Tatty, 20 Cage.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 2 Racha, 6 Tabu, 7 Pray, 8 Cheap, 9 Back, 10 Leon, 11 Smile, 12 Ceja, 13 Tail, 14 Citar, 15 Yolk, 16 Edad, 17 Style. Down: 1 Pasajeros, 2 Rucksacks, 3 Chemistry, 4 Apple-tree, 5 Palomitas.

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 Líder (6) 4/11 Portamaletas (4,4) 7 Corteza (de pan) (5) 8 Ceiling (5) 10 Twenty-one (9) 13 Arriba (indicando situación) (5) 14 Only (5) 15 Strike with the foot (4) 16 Jealous (husband, wife, lover) (6)

Down 1 Cerradura (4) 2 Tile (floor) (7) 3 Then (at that time) (8) 5 Rana (4) 6 Actitud (comportamiento, disposición) (8) 9 With you (7) 11 See 4 Across 12 Mole (animal) (4)

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A CHILLING and penet r a t i ng story unfolds w h e n 29-year-old Eve S i n g e r, a TV crime reporter, is contacted by a killer. The slayer, in his quest for notoriety is looking f o r an opportunity to show off to the world his m a c abre public perfo rmances. With her career beginning to flag this is exactly what Eve has been waiting for and she relishes the chance to be the first t o r e p ort from the gory murder scenes he creates. That is until she realise s t hat although the killer’s first obsession is public murder he has developed another obsess i o n … her. A gripping thriller that’s sure to set your heart racing... you won’t be able to put this down. books@euroweeklynews.com

THE West End of London is famous across the world as one of the best theatre destinations and is particularly known for musical productions. Here we take a look at the 10 longest running musicals in West End Theatre history. 1. Les Misérables This popular production about the release of convict Jean Valjean after serving 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread and his attempts to escape from prison has been running in the West End for 31 years. Originally opened at the Barbican Centre on October 8, 1985 it has given more than 12,600 performances to date and is still running currently in the Queen’s Theatre. 2. The Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber’s renowned tragic love story of the Phantom, shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, opened on October 9, 1986 at Her Majesty’s Theatre. The lead roles were originally played by Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. Still running 30 years later and with more than 12,200 show performances under it’s belt this musical continues to enthrall audiences around the world. 3. Blood Brothers A heart-warming tale of two brothers separated at birth and reunited through friendship this musical ran for 24 years. It opened on July 28, 1988 at the Albery Theatre before transferring to the Phoenix Theatre in 1991 where it closed on November 10, 2012 after 10,013 performances. It won playwright Willy Russell the Olivier Award for Best Musical. 4. Cats Another Lloyd Webber production this musical is based on TS Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. The story follows a tribe of cats, the Jellicles, trying to make ‘the Jellicle choice’ to decide which cat will be reborn to a new life. It opened on May 11, 1981 at the New London Theatre and closed on its 21st anniversary on May 11, 2002 after 8,949 performances.

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LES MISERABLES: Is still running currently in the Queen’s Theatre. 5. Starlight Express A roller skating rock sensation this musical story is about a child’s train set that magically comes to life. Featuring a race track built around the auditorium it opened on March 27, 1984 at the Apollo Victoria. This Lloyd Webber production had 7,406 performances before closing its doors on January 12, 2002. 6. Mamma Mia! Written by British playwright Catherine Johnson this musical is written around the songs from hit Swedish group ABBA. The story, set on a Greek island, follows a daughter trying desperately to identify her father from three possible candidates in the lead up to her wedding. Opening at the Prince Edward Theatre on April 6, 1999 the production moved to the Novello Theatre in September 2012 and is still showing after 7,144 performances. 7. Disney’s The Lion King Based on the famous animated Disney film with music by Elton John this musical tells of the African adventures of Simba, the young lion prince, who flees the kingdom after believing he had killed his father. Having opened on October 19, 1999 at the Lyceum Theatre this production is still going strong after more than 6,900 performances.

8. Chicago Set in 1920’s Chicago the story follows two rival vaudevillian murderesses. It opened at the Adelphi Theatre on October 18, 1997, moved to the Cambridge Theatre in 2005 and then the Garrick Theatre in 2011. It ran for 15 years and gave 6,187 performances before closing on September 1, 2012. The film version of the musical, released in 2002, starred Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Richard Gere. 9. Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story Telling the true story of Buddy’s rise to fame in 1957 until his tragic death two years later the musical featured more than 20 of his hits. Opening in the West End at Victoria Palace Theatre on October 12, 1989 and moving to the Strand Theatre in October 1995 there were 5,140 performances before it finally closed on March 3, 2002. 10. We Will Rock You With a script written by Ben Elton and music from the legendary Queen this futuristic musical is set on Planet Mall where music is forbidden and the ‘Bohemians’ fight to bring music back. Opening at the Dominion Theatre on September 25, 2002 it hosted 4,659 performances before it closed on May 31, 2014.

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AFTER an accident which took place between two motorcyclists on Europort Road on Saturday November 19, the Royal Gibraltar Police have arrested a 25-year-old local man on suspicion of dangerous driving. He is suspected of leaving the scene of the accident without stopping after hitting the other bike and causing minor injuries to the rider.

A PORTUGUESE national, who lives in Gibraltar, has entered a guilty plea to a charge of assaulting a woman who he tried to strangle during a domestic disagreement at his home in the Laguna estate earlier this year. The 53-year-old originally indicated he would plead not guilty but changed his mind prior to opening of the case and was remanded in custody.

EVERY cloud has a silver lining and in this case, the deputy chief minister Dr Garcia who is visiting Brussels has said the activities surrounding Brexit have meant Gibraltar has had its profile within the European Union raised considerably as MEPs and civil servants take an interest in the Rock. As part of his ongoing brief, he will continue his lobbying in Strasbourg.

IN the same way that cities and towns around the world put up Christmas lights, Gibraltar with its diverse religious background does the same, but instead calls it the Festival of Lights in order to try to be all inclusive. This year, the lights were illuminated on the evening of November 19 as local schoolboy Nail Hasisen performed the ceremony with Culture Minister Steven Linares. Father Christmas and his elves made a s pecia l a p p e a r a n c e and there were dancers and additional musical support from a num b e r o f y o u t h choirs, all of whom were well received by the large audience. The numerous lights will be switched on at 7pm e v e r y e v e n i n g until January 6.

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By Sam Croft THE Royal Navy was forced to direct several flares at a Spanish research vessel which wandered into the Bay of Gibraltar on Sunday November 20. HMS Sabre initially atte mp ted to ma k e c o n ta c t with the Angeles Alvariño by radio. Upon receiving no response it fired several flares at the encroaching vessel, a research ship w h ic h w a s c o n d u c tin g a study on the state of the sea bed in the area. Following the incident on Sunday, Dr John Cortes, Gibraltar’s Minister for the Environment, took to Twitter to express his frustration, stating that “it hurts to see scientists being forced/tricked into playing dangerous games, falsely in the name of science.” Not missing a beat, Span-

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Gibraltar Customs will increase its land border checks AS part of the appropriately named Operation Comet, Gibraltar Customs are getting ready for the Christmas and New Year rush which will see the importation of a number of goods across the border, many legal but subject to import duty and others illegal and potentially dangerous. There will be an increase in the number of officers deployed at the land border who have been instructed to ensure proper customs clearance procedures

are respected and they will take an interest in the increased number of coaches and private cars coming into Gibraltar. In order to speed procedures, passenger declaration forms have been sent to tour operators for distribution to coach passengers who will be required to complete them prior to arrival at the frontier although there will be no additional documentation required from motorists. Royal Gibraltar Police FX dogs will be operating at the

border in an attempt to enforce the prohibition of illegal imports of fireworks, many of which are easily obtained in Spain, but do not necessarily meet the exacting safety standards required in Gibraltar. Residents and visiting members of the public are advised to purchase British Standard approved fireworks that have been legally imported and are available locally from licensed dealers. HM Customs will endeavour to minimise disruption.

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ish researchers were quick to bite back, with Scientist Señor Diaz-del-Rio insisting that the vessel had been conducting important research and that it had previousl y been oper at i ng i n Spanish waters before going off course. Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo was quickly made aware of the incident. He was vocal in his support of t he Royal Navy, com m endi ng t hem f or t hei r quick thinking and successful defence of British waters. Picardo went on to lament the “reckless disregard for safety” demonst r at ed by t he Spani sh vessel. The vessel was also in the area the following day but soon r et r eat ed wi t h bot h t he Br i t i sh and t he Spanish governments indicating that they were likely to make formal complaints to each other.

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Wrap up for a winter workout WINTER is here and whilst for many it is the perfect excuse to stay wrapped up indoors and not participate in any sport, there are numerous benefits to winter activities. Sport can boost your natural defences and immune system helping fight against colds and flu. Exercise releases endorphins, giving the feel good factor, boosting a sense of well-b e i n g a n d f i g h tin g against depression. It could also be of great benefit for those who suffer the winter blues. By training in cooler climates or in adverse conditions, it can make your usual trai n i n g h a r d e r an d tougher. This will, in time,

increase your fitness levels, cardiac output, lung capacity and also help burn more calories. For us on the Costas, winter here is never like a winter in the UK so it is rare that a friendly tennis match o r jo g alo n g th e b ea c h would be called off due to rain or snow, so there is no reason not to get out there. However, when it does turn cold, experts say you should take extra care when exercising. J o g g in g is a fa v o u r ite pastime for many and it is often tempting to venture out in little clothing believing your body will warm up, but hypothermia is still a risk during outdoor exercise.

Look out for symptoms such as dizziness, lack of c oordina tion or trouble speaking. Wear synthetic clothing, but two layers should be ok. Avoid cotton as it absorbs moisture e a s ily a nd the soaked in sweat will leave you feeling cold. D rink ple nty of water as you would in summer to stay hydrated. If you are new to exercising, beginners are often advised to start out in the comfort of an indoor gym.

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Diagnosing receptivity for embryo transfer SINCE the first IVF birth in the 1970s, more than five million children worldwide have been born through ‘invitro fertilisation.’ With a successful egg fertilisation, the success of an embryo transfer depends not only on the quality of the embryo b u t t h e t i m i n g o f the transfer with the moment of maximum uterine receptivity essential for the treatment to be successful. With t h i s i n m i n d , th e IVF-Spain assisted reproduction clinic in Alicante offers all patients the ER

Map endometrial receptivity test to improve results in not only more complex case s b u t in mo re c o mm on ones. The centre is the first to offer it to all patients and the test identifies the optimum ‘window of implantation’ in a woman to receive the embryo transfer increasing the likelihood of pregnancy. Created by scientists from the start up Igls, specialising in genetics of reproduction, the test allows a more accurate picture of when the

e ndome trium is a t its peak time to receive the embryo. The endometrium is the inner layer of the uterus where embryo impla nta tion ta ke s place. IVF-Spain is a le a ding c linic in assisted reproduction and in recent weeks has been in the UK at The Fertility Show in London’s Olympia and at the Fertility Options Wales Information Day. RECEPTIVITY TEST: To improve results.

Eating chocolate to ease period pains A SWISS chocolatier has claimed to have created a chocolate bar that will help to relieve and ease women’s menstrual cramps. The ‘ Fr a u e n m o n d ’ b ar, meaning ‘women’s moon’ w as d e v e l o p e d b y th e Chocolate with Love company. T h e y sa i d t h e chocol a t e c o n tains 6 0 p e r cent c o c o a and 17 sp e cially se lected herbs from the Swiss mountains th a t c a n produce a calming effect and can soothe the aches and pains suffered monthly by many women. Included in the ingredients is magnesium, but experts claim the magnesium content of any dark chocolate could help ease cramps.

If, for some reason, treating yourself to a little bit of c h o c o late is n ’t y o ur favourite pastime, there are other ways to ease period pains. Exercise may be the last thing you fancy, but even a brisk walk can release enough endorphins

to c ounte ra c t the prostaglandins which are the hormone-like substances in pain and inflammation. Try a pplying he a t a s it helps relax the muscles and drink c ha momile te a a s studies have found it to contain pain-relieving properties. Ginger is also believed to he lp e a s e me ns trua l cramps by lowering the levels of prostaglandins. It can also help fight fatigue often associated with premenstrual syndrome.

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. METAMIZOLE, commonly marketed as Nolotil, is an anti-inflammatory pain reliever prescribed regularly in Spain. It is prohibited in 30 countries, however, including the United States, Australia, and France, so what benefits and disadvantages can this drug bring when it is used to treat inflammations? Metamizole is a considerably potent drug with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic functions and very few side effects, as well as being fairly cheap to produce. Despite its benefits, in a large number of countries its use is forbidden. It is said in certain medical publications that the Anglo-Saxon population should not take this drug as due to genetic reasons it can be very dangerous. Do these allegations have any foundation? If so, what dangers can arise when this drug is prescribed? It is true that among the Anglo-Saxon population this drug is more dangerous, because this certain

group of people have a genetic mutation that makes taking the drug cause a severe decrease in white blood cells in charge of the body’s defences, and sometimes can also affect red blood cells, causing anaemia. Although these adverse effects are rare, their consequences can be serious as they can develop into infections that can become very serious, therefore, Anglo-Saxon patients should avoid their use. Could you recommend another drug as a substitute for Metamizole? There are a lot of medicines that can be used as substitutes for metamizole. The most used in Spain are aspirin, paracetamol, ibuprofen or dexketoprofen. All of them are relatively safe but like any medicine can have adverse effects. Patients should always consult with their physician or specialist before taking any medication so as to avoidany undesired sideeffects.

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SMEAR TEST: Is vital in detecting cervical cancer. THE number of women going for a smear test is at an all time low. In the UK, since the 1980’s women aged between 25 and 65 are invited to a smear test every three to five years, but new figures show that particularly younger women are missing their screening. Figures from NHS Digital for this year showed that 31 per cent of women aged between 25 and 49 had missed their test, a rise from the 24 per cent in 2011. Their data also reported that almost a quarter of women had not had a test in the past

five years which is the worst rate since records began in 1997. Smear tests are vital to detecting cervical cancer, which is often known as the ‘silent killer’ as there are so few symptoms. As the number of those going for tests falls, the number of diagnoses is increasing with around 3,200 new cases a year being reported in the UK and more than half occur in women under the age of 45. The fall comes after years of highlighted awareness of the disease, particularly following the death of TV reality

star Jade Goody. The celebrity, who rose to fame following her appearance on Big Brother, made her diagnosis public in August 2008 and in February 2009 her diagnosis was terminal. Her openness in talking about cervical cancer brought it to the forefront of the minds of many young women and between 2008-2009, it is believed that more than 400,000 women in England went and got tested. Known as the ‘Jade Goody Effect’ it lasted some years but women are now ignoring their appointments and not

going for screening. Many are calling on doctors to make the smear tests more accessible for women with many reluctant to take time off work or book a day’s holiday as appointments only fall within working hours. Women in Spain are advised to contact their medical centre if they have not had a smear test for a number of years. The smear test is very quick and involves taking a sample of cells from the cervix which will be examined for any changes, allowing them to be detected before they become cancer cells.

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• TOILETS: If you have a really bad back, sitting on the loo can be a struggle. How do you get down and then get back up? The answer, sit facing the cistern and use it to support yourself down and back up! • CAR SEAT: Getting in and out of the car (perhaps to get to your physio appointment?!) can be tricky. A simple trick is to lie a plastic bag on the car seat (to reduce friction), sit down with both legs still out and swivel round. Do the opposite to get out. • POSITION: Changing position can often seem the hardest part, but staying too

long in one position can leave you feeling stiff and make it harder to move. So try and shift positions every 20-30 minutes. • BAR STOOL: Possibly the only time I’ll recommend a bar for treatment! Perching on a bar stool can often be the most comfortable position as you are supported but not in a full sitting position. But while one brandy is medicinal, more slows the healing process! • STAND TALL: Try and concentrate on standing well. Focus on your core muscles and pelvic floor and use them to support you. If you’re in

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front of a mirror (cleaning your teeth is good!) pull your chin in so your ears are over your shoulders, draw your shoulders back and down and bring ankles, hips and shoulders into align. • GET HELP: Pain is a protection mechanism – it gets you to stop moving so your body can recover. But if it lasts more than 24-48 hours get proper, qualified help! For more information and tips on supporting back pain please check out our website, www.TheBodyworksClinic. com, our Facebook page Bodyworks Health Clinic or call us on 952 883 151 Photo by Butsaya

BACK pain is estimated to affect most adults at some point in their life. It is also one of the leading causes of time off work. So here are a few tips to help if it strikes: • ICE: A pack of frozen peas will do. Always wrap it in a damp tea towel to protect your skin. Use it for 10 minutes every half hour.

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A HIP replacement is a fairly common procedure if you have arthritis in your hips. But what if it’s not that simple? The incorrect procedure can lead to long-term issues and pain. Taking the time to get the right diagnosis is a critical part of choosing the correct procedure for you. Hip dysplasia is the most common cause of hip arthritis in young women but it is easy to miss. Many radiologists and surgeons are not familiar with it and don’t see it. Symptoms can often be confused with a hernia. What is Hip Dysplasia? Hip Dysplasia or Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is when the hip socket is not in the correct position. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint, where the femoral bone (thigh bone) sits into the hip socket. If these two pieces don’t line up properly it causes abnormal wear on the cartilage and other tissues in the joint. This can cause arthritic changes and pain much earlier than expected, even as young as 20 years old! Hip Dysplasia is seven times more common in women. Diagnosis is important Many of my patients never knew there was something wrong with their hip. The diagnosis was missed as an infant and 92 per cent of adult hip dysplasia was missed in childhood. Others have been

treated for some type of congenital hip problem during the first years of their life. X-rays are a critical part of determining if a hip is dysplastic, however they need to be taken in the correct position so seeing a specialist is critical. Symptoms When does the dysplastic hip become painful? It depends on the patient. Some patients have pain in childhood but commonly I see patients as young as 20 years old, but more commonly from the age of 40. My patients are often frustrated that they have arthritis so early and have been told they are ‘too young’ for any help. It often starts with pain in the groin when you wake up. Eventually patients have constant pain and maybe a limp. Pain can even continue when resting. Early intervention Surgery for a dysplastic hip must include reorienting the hip socket. This alleviates the pain and helps to prevent arthritic changes. However I cannot stress enough that surgery is only an option once the hip becomes painful. Getting an accurate diagnosis is critical to choose the best route for you.

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KEEP MOVING: Staying too long in the same position can leave you stiff and make it harder to move.

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The newest dental technology AT what point did research and development start to be vital in the odontology sector? It began during the industrial revolution in the 19th century, when mechanisation made utensils and instruments that were commonly used in odontology practices evolve more and more rapidly to the point we are at today. What advantages are gained by applying new technologies to odontology treatments? The application of technological breakthroughs in the day-to-day running of dental clinics helps them to make better diagnosis, provide better treatment and quality of life for patients, and detect illnesses ahead of time to be able to prevent them. What treatment is a good example of a technological breakthrough in odontology that can be seen today? Without a doubt dental implants are a fantastic example. To be able to install a dental implant, up-to-date technology is needed every step of the way. This means the latest X-ray machines, computer systems and surgical equipment continue to make the process easier, more reliable and even more precise every year. What is a 3D diagnosis? How is the necessary information to be able to carry out

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What breakthroughs can be seen in dental laboratories? You can observe the digital printing technique used to manufacture high precision restorations using an intraoral scanner. The biggest advantages for the patient are avoiding the discomfort associated with having a traditional fitting and the reliability of results. CAD-CAM (computer-aided design-CAD and computer-aided manufacturing-CAM) technologies help to offer patients maximum innovation in dentures and are available through the following process: 1. Scanning the tooth, either in the model or directly in the mouth through digital printing techniques. 2. Design of cosmetic dentures using 3D software. 3. Last but not least, the carving and veneering of the new dentures. Grupo Dental Clinics Tel: 951 20 43 23 www.grupodentalclinics.com

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New audition at Salon Varietes THE next audition at the Salon Varietes in Fuengirola is noon until 2pm on Sunday December 4 for a number of roles in the psychological thriller Night Must Fall by Emlyn Williams. The play, set in 1933, revolves around a group of people staying in Mrs Bramson’s wooden bungalow situated in the middle of a wood. Parts are: Dan, a bell-boy in his 20s is charming, witty, a womaniser who is also manipulative and a psychopathic murderer. Mrs Bramson is an invalid in her mid-50s, confined to a wheelchair and is fussy, oldfashioned, nasty, overbearing and abrasive but falls under Dan’s spell. Olivia Grayne is Mrs Bramson’s niece and companion who is in her mid-20s, she is bored, unhappy and discontented with life. Although suspicious of Dan she falls under his spell. Hubert Laurie, a 35-year-old moustachioed, hearty and

pompous man, who wears plus fours, smokes a pipe and wants to marry Olivia. Mrs Terence a larger than life cook, who is forthright, speaks her mind and is not afraid to put Mrs Bramson in her place. With her broad Yorkshire accent, she is a super comic part. Dora is Mrs Bramson’s 20year-old sluttish maid who is a bit ‘slow’ and is pregnant with Dan’s baby. The part calls for a cockney accent. Nurse Libby is the kindly, matter of fact district nurse with a North Country accent and can be played by any age. Inspector Belsize is a typical clever police officer in his 40s. All-knowing and cunning, he is going to trap Dan. Directed by Anthony Grantham, the production will run from Friday February 24 to Tuesday February 28 Audition pieces can be collected from the box office. Call Anthony on 637 184 466.

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Some options for you to enjoy New Year’s Eve By John Smith IF you are undecided whether to stay in or go out on New Year’s Eve, the Metro Group of restaurants and bars are making some very special offers which are terrific value for money and one of their establishments could well be an ideal place to see in 2017. They have five restaurants, participating in this offer and prices range from €55 to €75 per head for a well-planned three-course menu plus drinks on arrival and midnight grapes (except at Mumtaz which offers more traditional Indian fare), with special discounts for children and in many cases musical entertainment. The restaurants are; Alberts Bar and Grill in Cabopino €75 CIBO Italiano on Marbella Golden Mile €55

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Puerto Banus will be delighted to welcome you with song, dance and drinks at their New Year’s Eve party which offers free admission and normal drink prices. It is always later than you think, so do visit www.metrogrupo.com to view the menus and make your booking.

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Dance for Children By John Smith IF you feel that traditional flamenco is a bit too much for children, then the well-respected dance troupe Ambulantes Danza will be presenting a specially produced flamenco performance combined with contemporary dance moves with a moral aimed at children although also sure to be enjoyed by adults as well. Por Unos Pasitos De Ná (For a few steps from here), based on the original story by Jerome Ruiller will be performed at the Marbella City

Theatre on Sunday, November 27 at 6pm with admission costing just €6. Using the language of both flamenco and contemporary dance, Patricia Torrero, Elena Santonja, Florencio Campo, and Juan Cifuentes have created a very special event ideal for children of all ages which features three dancers who represent two circles and a square who want to enter into a grand room. Whilst the two circles can easily enter, the square is too large and the wrong shape, so they encourage him to change his form, identity and his

dance but because of his pride, he refuses wanting to stay with flamenco. Eventually, with some compromise and plenty of laughs, they reach a middle ground which is acceptable to all and the three friends manage to enter the room together and continue their happy performance, thus demonstrating the need to respect the identity of those who are different. Directed by Juan Cifuentes, the three dancers are Patricia Torrero, Pepa Sanz and Florencio Campo who bring a joyful feel to this unusual presentation.

CHRISTMAS is coming to the Kempinski Hotel Bahia in Estepona with festivities starting on Saturday December 3 at 4pm with a traditional Christmas market that has plenty of yuletide stalls offering artisan and gourmet products as well as general gifts. Make sure that you turn up to receive a glass of mulled wine, to hear the children’s choir at 7pm and then Father Christmas will switch on the lights on the hotel’s delightful Christmas tree. The hotel really comes to life over Christmas and the New Year when it offers some exceptionally good food coupled with fine entertainment ranging from Il Divo style music to laid back jazz as well as some exciting acrobats. Find out more at www.Kempinski.com/Es tepona.

A Song for Christmas LO C A L blue s ma n Ste ve Hughes who often performs unde r the na me of O ne Wis h Ste ve is a mus ic ia n a nd s ong w rite r w ho a ls o helps to raise funds for various c ha ritie s a round the world.

He has written a special song ent i t l ed One Mor e Christmas to raise awareness and funds for a range of cancer charities and children’s charities and after nom i nat i ng t he Mi t chel l Hut h Foundat i on ( whi ch

f i ght s Neur obl ast om a Childhood Cancer) to receive UK royalties he is in the process of linking with different charities throughout Europe and the rest of the world. In Spain, he has teamed up wi t h Cudeca and wi l l be l aunchi ng t he song live in three venues, CJ’s in Benalmadena, Jacksons in Fuengirola and Millennium in Cal ahonda on Sat ur day Novem ber 26 between 8pm and midnight. To hear the song and to buy a cd visit: www.a-zonewishsteve. simplesite.com

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Pets to take centre stage By John Smith IF like so many people, you like pets, then you can spend a fantastic weekend at the annual Pet Animal Show w hic h is be ing he ld a t the M a la ga Trade Fair and Congress Centre on Saturday November 26 and Sunday November 27. Dogs play an important role in life in Spain and despite the need for a number to be cared for by charities, the percentage of households with at least one pampered pooch is very high with more than 100,000 registered in Malaga Province and now that owners have learnt in the main to carry a disposable plastic bag with them, life is becoming better for those without dogs as well.

The show will remind everyone of the important role that pets play in life and that they should be treated properly.

This show will offer some 70 different attractions which should appeal to all of the family with displays of canine obedience, feline independence and even a specially built lagoon displaying a number of water birds. The point of the show is to remind everyone of the important role that

pets play in life and that they should be treated properly and with dignity be they a humble guinea pig or a Great Dane. Animals fulfil all sorts of roles in life be it as a companion or a working animal and it will be stressed how important it is that not only is the animal l ooked af t er pr oper l y but t her e should be control over its ability to reproduce. There will be plenty to see with exhibitors offering a whole range of pet friendly products and there will of cour se be pl ent y of ani m al s of al l types on display. Opening times are 9.30am to 8pm and admission for adults is â&#x201A;Ź6, for those aged 6 to 12 â&#x201A;Ź3 and those aged 5 and under are admitted free of charge.

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Autumn Ball THERE is still time to c onta c t C ons e rva tive s Abroad to see whether they have any spaces left for the ir A utumn B a ll w hic h is be ing he ld a t the Ta mis a G olf H ote l above Fuengirola on Saturda y N ove mbe r 26 starting at 7pm and running until late. With tic ke ts c os ting €35, guests will be welcomed with canapés and a gla s s of c a va be fore sitting down for a threec ours e me a l inc luding wine whilst enjoying live mus ic a nd for the e ne rge tic a c ha nc e to dance. There will be a special prize for the best dressed c ouple a nd the re w ill not be a surprise appeara nc e from N ige l Farage. To find out more e-mail: john.conservativesabroad @hotmail.co.uk

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Christmas lunch at La Sala Gibraltar By John Smith EVERYONE likes to celebrate in the run up to Christmas and there is nothing better than a bargain lunch to share with friends, family or colleagues, so La Sala Gibraltar has put together a very

special offer for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday lunch which runs from noon to 3pm during December in their fabulous Sapphire Bar on board the Sunborn Yacht Hotel. Put together a party of 10 or more and you can share a

terrific two-course Christmas buffet lunch with a glass of cava for just £19 per person. The offer allows a choice of meat, fish or vegetarian food with plenty of trimmings and a delicious dessert. If you live in Gibraltar, it’s a great option but if you live on the Costa del Sol then you can combine a shopping trip with a super lunch for all of the family. For more information on the actual content of the menu and to make a reservation call La Sala Gibraltar on +350 200 16870, e-mail reservations@LaSalaGibral tar.com or to view all the offers for the bar and restaurant visit www.LaSala Gibraltar.com.

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Theatre show is a success By John Smith GOIN G GR E E N, Da v id Tristram’s dark comedy on contemporary British politics, was always going to be a challenge for an amateur dramatics group, but the International Theatre Studio team rose to the occasion magnif i c e n t l y a n d th e packed first-night audience loved it. For a start the staging demands of multiple scenes within each act would have been d a u n t i n g f o r an y group.

Within the confines of the Atalaya Park Hotel’s Mayoral Disco theatre it might have been thought impossible. However the lighting and set design teams coped brilliantly, so much so that th e a u d ie n ce a p p la u d e d every scene. The ex ce lle n t cast brought out every nuance of this complex examination of a thoroughly decent politician faced with a grim endof-life dilemma. They and the director deserve every c re d it fo r a jo b v ery w e ll done.

Gibraltar Ice Rink THE Ocean Village in Gibraltar will host an open air Ice Rink from the evening of November 28 until December 12 with tickets now on sale from Wagamama and the Cuban with a charge of £4 per child and £5 per adult which includes a £1 donation to the GBC Open Day. The 60m2 ice rink is the first of its kind in Gibraltar and ice skates are provided in child size 28 to adult male UK size 9.

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DAY BEAUTY: The Daylily in flower. scents is enough to want to add them to any garden however large or small. Begonias and cyclamens are always an attractive choice for containers. Clevis in earthenware pots are a traditional Spanish favourite. Most bulbs, however, will do well in a good sized container with a

good soil mix. One of my favourites is the Daylily or botanically Hemerocallis which means in Latin day beauty. The flowers only open for a day but the next day, on healthy plants, a new flower will open along the stem to give a constant display of fresh flowers. The large

How to blag yourself a bigger looking bedroom IF you wish your bedroom was bigger but a change of home isn’t on the books, there are various decorating tricks you can use to make it look bigger and feel less claustrophobic. Colours and light play an important role in making rooms visually larger, so go for light colours on the walls and if there isn’t much natural light choose your lights carefully to make it as bright as possible. Mirrors can be great make rooms look and feel bigger. Carefully placed decorative glass helps spread light around the room and reflect space, reducing the cramped feel. When choosing furniture try to choose items which incorporate storage space. Beds with storage underneath are great for keeping things tidy and uncluttered while wardrobes with sliding doors rather than hinges help make the most of space. Textiles can make a room feel overloaded if they are too thick or heavy. Stay away from

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Fresh daylilies WITH winter approaching fast it is time to get busy in the Mediterranean garden. It is time to plant out bulbs and other spring flowering plants and trees if you haven’t already. Bulbs are a wonderful way to have strong healthy flowers with minimum effort and dependable results. All you need to do is enrich the soil and maintain moisture without saturating the soil. I prefer bulbs or bulb-like structures such as corms, rhizomes and tubers when planting perennial beds, borders or containers, as they can be left for a few years to bloom and divide giving the result of even more plants and flowers to expand the garden, fill gaps or share with friends. The sight of clumps of daffodils, jonquils, hyacinth, freesias, dahlias, anemones and lilies with their heavenly

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They are best grown in Spain with some shade with the pastel and lighter colours requiring more sun and the darker red and purple ones needing more shade. I use them as a border on the eastern side of my rose garden to benefit from the afternoon shade and add more flowers around the base of the garden bed. It is best to lift the rhizomes every three years when the plants die back and replant 10cm deep with a spacing of 30cm between plants having removed the smaller weaker ones. Growing the seeds is interesting as they cross easily with other varieties of Daylilies to give new colours and forms. There are over 20,000 registered cultivars to choose from. Slugs and snails love Daylilies too, so it is good to ensure their protection by hunting them at night with a torch or spreading ground coffee from the pot around them to deter them after you have made your morning cafe con leche or cortado.

Pointers for growing geraniums TO keep geraniums healthy and guarantee colour in the spring and summer months, plants need an annual prune on top of their general care. The time of year to prune depends mostly on geography. The usual time to prune is autumn after plants finish flowering. In colder areas where frosts are common in the winter it may be best to wait until early spring. Before you start hacking, consider what shape you want your plant to be. Geraniums need a brutal prune to rejuvenate them and stop them getting unruly. Start with weak or unhealthy branches, cutting at floor level, before moving on to the sides. This will allow for stronger central branches which will give more flowers come the summer.

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SHOULD you ask your cat to live with a dog? You should think carefully before doing so. If you must, make sure it’s a young puppy. Chasing breeds are more likely to go for cats than gundog breeds. NEVER expect cats to live with a dog that hates cats or has been trained to chase cats. In this case re-home the cat or dog. How to make the introduction. Start with the cat, and once it’s established in the family add the dog. Both should be young: under six months for cats and one year for dogs (a dog known to be hostile to cats shouldn’t be

introduced). The cat must be able to go towards and retreat from the dog without being chased. Borrow a crate where you can put the puppy with his bedding and bowls. When he comes out, make sure he’s on a lead. Let the cat first see him when he’s in the crate. Don’t let the cat get scared. Use a Feliway Diffuser to reduce the cat’s stress. While he’s in the crate, make a fuss of the cat so he realises it’s a valued family member. Take this process carefully over several days. The aim is NEVER to let a chase occur. If it’s going well, let him out of the crate but with a houseline (old rope) trailing from his collar, to grab if necessary. You can also mix their scents, by putting pieces of an old towel in each others beds and then swapping them round. Introducing a new cat to an existing dog. Only introduce if the dog is already accustomed to and friendly to cats. This time, the cat should be in the crate when the dog is in the room. Only

when the dog is out the room should the cat be let out. Let it get accustomed to one room first. This can take several days. The aim is for the dog to get used to it and not harass it. The aim is NEVER to let a chase occur. Swap dog and cat bedding so their scents get mixed. Use a Feliway Diffuser in the room. Put it on a week before the introduction. Once they’re used to it, keep the dog on a lead and let the cat out of the crate. Make sure they’re under control at all times. If the cat runs away just one time, it may set off the dog’s chasing instinct so make sure they’re at ease. Chasing will set back the whole process.

CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Runners-up of our 2016 pet photo competition. THE 2016 Euro Weekly News and HouseSitMatch funny pet photo competition runnersup are featured here. Thank you to all who sent in their photos, we really enjoyed viewing them and so did all our members, says Lamia Walker. Taking a good picture of your pet who can be moving or not realise the importance of the camera pointing at them, is never easy. The standard of entries was very high and

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Let mothers do their jobs IF your cat has had kittens and you’ve been lucky enough to find homes for them, it may be very tempting to get them to their new home as soon as possible. Vets recommend that newborn kittens are allowed to stay with their mothers for at least eight weeks, preferably 10, to allow mums to do their full job and avoid serious problems in the future for the youngsters. Kittens taken from their mothers too early

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Road test: Audi A4 Avant by Nick Fletcher THE popularity of MPVs and SUVs has dampened demand for traditional estate cars, but a strong core market still remains for fast, refined and well-built estate models such as the Audi A4 Avant. It has formidable rivals from Mercedes C Class and BMW 3 Series among others, but in my view the Audi has a distinct sporting edge and cooler street image. Avant models come with petrol or diesel engines, manual or auto gearboxes, and some with all wheel drive so there is plenty of choice, with prices starting at £27,880 (€31,387). However, many Audi owners like to tailor their cars with additional kit and my test model, a 3.0 litre diesel in an already highly-equipped S Line trim and priced at £39,535 (€44,537) had so many extras, the final price was £52,895 (€59,547). Added equipment included head-up display, advanced parking assist, adaptive sports

suspension, panoramic glass roof, 19 inch alloys, and Technology, Comfort and Sound and Light and Vision packs. The 3.0 litre 270 hp diesel engine was mated to a Tiptronic gearbox and had allwheel drive, with sensational results: 060 mph in just 5.4 seconds, top speed 155 mph and fuel economy of 53.3 mpg combined. Underway, the car produced effortless performance, a smooth ride and outstanding grip and composure, aided by adaptive dampers which allow the driver to adjust the set up depending whether you want firm, sporty or supple comfort. And in city use this model is equally at home, with light precise steering and agile responses. Visually, the A4 Avant is an eye-catcher, with elegant chiselled styling and a look of restrained potency which appeals to younger, more discerning buyers seeking a cool classic

persona. The interior is beautifully styled, using premium materials well fitted and finished. The dashboard is logically designed, dominated by a large central infotainment screen, and a cascading central console which runs down between the front seats. There is plenty of space for five adults and the A4 Avant boasts one of the biggest boots in the class, 505 litres with the rear seats occupied, a massive 1,510 with them folded. T h e

powered tailgate and low loading lip give good access too. I found the A4 Avant hard to fault – I felt I could drive across Europe in it without getting at all jaded, and it gets top marks for refinement, comfort and day to day practicality. EYECATCHER: The A4 Avant with elegant chiselled styling.

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Return of Alfa Romeo ALFA ROMEO has come out of the woodwork as the Italian brand’s protracted comeback continues. And where else to make a splash than the luxurious SUV market which is thriving in the States and growing steadily in Europe? The 2018 Stelvio is named after the Stelvio Pass in the Alps, reportedly one of the world’s most gorgeous roads to drive down, and couples Alfa’s distinct design heritage with a modern powerhouse. With more than 500hp it can reach 60mph from a standstill in 3.9 seconds with a 2.0 litre turbocharged engine and up to 20-inch wheels. A revamped infotainment system offers Apple CarPlay and a semi-intelligent cruise control system that screams warnings at any impending doom on the roads.

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The Grand Tour: Clarkson’s back by Matthew Elliott THE former Top Gear trio left shellshocked BBC executives in their dust with the hugely successful and critically acclaimed launch of The Grand Tour, their new motoring show broadcast on Amazon Prime. Burning as much cash as they did petrol, Clarkson, May and Hammond reunited in style with a three-way supercar head-tohead between a Ferrari LaFerrari, Porsche 918 and McLaren P1. Far from the comfort of the BBC studios, this volatile affair was conducted in front of a bemused American audience in the MadMax style environment of the California desert. The banter, gags and chemistry of old were all there, a welcome reprieve for older Top Gear fans forced to endure the teethgrinding enthusiasm of Chris Evans and co earlier in the year. As expected the debut episode was lauded by fans of the three musketeers and loudly condemned by the eternally outraged

BACK WITH A BLAST: Top trio Clarkson, May and Hammond. brigade who lambasted the show’s non-pc wrestling with the environment. The show began on November 17 in the UK on the internet channel Amazon Prime and will be broadcast across the world from December with 36 episodes agreed over three years.

The budget has been described to Clarkson’s delight as ‘very, very, very expensive.’ Next episode will take place in South Africa, with Whitby, Rotterdam, Lapland, Stuttgart, Nashville, Loch Ness and Dubai all pencilled in for appearances.

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JAGUAR made a splash at the LA Motor Show by debuting a newly built edition of its legendary XKSS. Only nine of the new versions have been produced and they’ve already been sold to wealthy collectors at more than €1 million a pop. Originally produced in the mid-50’s the XKSS was a road-legal double to the Le Mans-winning sports car. With a nod to the race’s 24-hour timeline, 24 cars were built but a fire at Jaguars’ Midlands factory destroyed nine.

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Andy Murray’s on top of the world and Chelsea top the Premiership 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: • RECENT PL matches ended: Crystal Palace 1 Manchester City 2, Everton 1 Swansea 1, Manchester United 1 Arsenal 1, Middlesbrough 0 against top of the table Chelsea 1 (Diego Costa on target), Southampton 0 Liverpool 0, Spurs 3 West Ham 2, Stoke 0 Bournemouth 1, Sunderland 3 Hull 0 and Watford 2 Leicester 1. WBA played Burnley on Monday. • In the Championship, it was Brighton 1 Aston Villa 1, Cardiff 3 Huddersfield 2, Ipswich 0 Nottingham Forest 2, Leeds 0 Newcastle 2, PNE 0 Wolves 0 and a winning return for manager Ian Holloway as QPR beat Norwich 2-1. • Bolton beat

Millwall and Scunthorpe defeated Oldham in FL1, while Exeter’s 780-mile round trip to Carlisle ended in a 2-1 loss and Plymouth’s 14-match unbeaten run in FL2 was ended by Grimsby who won 3-0 at Home Park. • Here in La Liga, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 39th career hat-trick in Real Madrid’s 3-0 derby win over Atletico Madrid. Barcelona drew 0-0 with Malaga and are now four points behind Real in the table. • In the Milan derby in the San Siro, AC Milan defeated Inter 2-1 in Serie ‘A.’ • On Tuesday, it was Leicester-Brugge, MonacoSpurs, Sevilla-Juventus and Sporting Lisbon-Real Madrid in the Champions League, followed last night by ArsenalPSG, Atletico Madrid-PSV and Celtic-Barcelona. • This evening it’s Dundalk-Alkmaar, Man-

chester United-Feyenoord, Sparta Prague-Southampton and Zurich v Villarreal in the Europa League. • This weekend’s top PL games feature ArsenalBournemouth, Burnley-Manchester City, Chelsea-Spurs, Leicester-Middlesbrough, Liverpool-Sunderland and Manchester United-West Ham. • North of the Border we have Celtic against Aberdeen in the Betfair Scottish LC final. • Gareth Southgate could officially be England’s head coach as you read this line. • Steven Gerrard has had talks with MK Dons about the vacant manager’s job while Bury have sacked boss Dave Flitcroft. • Real Madrid would like Aaron Ramsey from Arsenal

for £25m. And Manchester City want Brazilian Gabriel Jesus. TENNIS: • Andy Murray is champion of the world after beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the final of the APT Championships at London’s O2 arena. CRICKET: • In the second Test, India (455 and 204) beat England (255 and 158) by 246 runs. • The third Test is in Mohali: November 26-30. • South African captain Faf Du Plessis has been charged with ‘ball tampering’ during his

country’s recent second Test victory over Australia in Hobart. • England’s women claimed a 4-0 ODI series win over Sri Lanka. RUGBY UNION: • Last weekend’s internationals finished England 58 Fiji 15, Ireland 9 New Zealand 21, Scotland 19 Argentina 16 and Wales 33 Japan 20. • Saturday’s friendlies are England-Argentina, IrelandAustralia, Scotland-Georgia and Wales-South Africa. FORMULA ONE: • Effect i v e l y L e w i s Hamilton has to win

ANDY MURRAY: The world number one beat Djokovic in straight sets.

the final Grand Prix of 2016 in Abu Dhabi on Sunday and hope that current championship leader, by 12 points, Nico Rosberg, doesn’t make the podium. If that happens, the Brit will retain his world driver ’s crown. If Rosberg wins he will emulate his father, Keke, who won the world title in 1962. It will be interesting! ROUND-UP: • The UK Snooker championships are underway at the York Barbican (until December 4). • The Four Nations Rugby League final at Anfield last Saturday, saw Australia thrash New Zealand 34-8. • Scottish schoolgirl golfer Porscha Wilson (aged 14) from Fife is taking part in this week’s DM Classic here in Spain. Meanwhile, England’s Charley Hull has won her first LGPA gold title in the CME Group 4.

CRISTIANO RONALDO: Scored his 39th hat-trick.

DIEGO COSTA: Scored the only goal for Chelsea against Middlesbrough.

DID YOU KNOW? THE dearest PL season ticket is at Arsenal: £2,013; Hull City have the cheapest at £252. The Gunners also sell the dearest single match ticket at £97 while Hull and Liverpool have the cheapest at £9. The cheapest Barcelona season ticket is £13.93 (€132) and it’s just £8.63 (€10) to watch Valencia.

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Ron Garrood MALLORCA welcomed key figures from throughout the global golf tourism industry last week as the 19th edition of the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) took place on the stunning island. Hosted and organised in partnership with Reed Travel Exhibitions and the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO), the IGTM has become the most important event on the calendar for golf tourism. The largest of the spectacular Balearic Islands, Mallorcaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emergence as a golf destination has grown enormously in recent years. With the largest concentration of golf tour operators in the world, dedicated golf and travel media, and substantial representation from other golf tourism suppliers and buyers, it was the ideal op-

19TH IGTM: Took place on the island of Mallorca. portunity for Mallorca to showcase its unique qualities. Mallorca is one of the outstanding golf destinations in the Mediterranean, with a varied, high-quality golf product and a special cultural identity. With year-round perfect weather and its 15 golf courses all within a 60minute drive, it has an enviable reputation among European golf destinations. CostaLessGolf attended the IGTM and had the opportunity to play some of the most prestigious golf courses

on the island including Arabella Muntaner, Son Quinta & Son Vida, Alcanada Golf, Son Severa, Bendinat Golf, Santa Ponsa, Capdepera and Pula Golf which hosts the Mallorca Classic. The FAM trip ended with a final game at Golf Park Puntiro, just 10mins from Palma Airport and with just over an hour flight back to Malaga it was perfect. To book your next golf holiday to Mallorca visit: www.costa lessgolf.com or call 0034 952 661 849.

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The GM Spanish Open and IMG Q-4 La Cala Resort - Mijas January 21 and 22, 2017 Hosted By GMJGT Open to United Kingdom & European Based Juniors. Competition Information: The two-day event will play on the Asia Course. Event will be played over 36 holes for all divisions. Each departing tee will be allocated according to age divisions. Pin Position will be distributed daily. Please register with Maria 15 minutes before departing (Please follow indications for registration room) For the tournament to be wellrun, please arrive 10 minutes earlier at your assignated tee. Presentation will take place Sunday afternoon after competition has concluded and scores have been verified. In the event of equal scores, for winner and runner up places a Sud-

den Death play-off will take place after completion of play to determine the final positions, as per GM Junior Golf Tour Regulations. Prizes - Top two in each age division, both girls and boys. IMG Junior World Championships July 2017. Once qualified the player will become part of the GM - UK team. All players are eligible to enter all GM qualifiers. If the qualified players decline to take their places in the 2017 IMG Junior World Championships in San Diego, California his or her place will be offered to the next placed junior in their age category. Entry Dead Line To benefit from the special offer please enter before or on December 1, 2016. From December 13, 2016 until entry dead line on January 15, 2017 entries will be at their regular price.

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A fantastic climax THE Miraflores Open which started on November 12 reached its climax on Sunday November 20 with all of the finals in the different disciplines being contested. The event proved again to be the largest of its kind on the Costa del Sol with around 300 entries in total. In the Mixed Triples event, sponsored by Ibex Insurance, the final was contested between Val and Tony Thornton with Malcolm Greenwood and Carol and Roberto Wright with Norman Holmes. The game saw many twists and turns with the lead changing hands a number of times in early on. Tony’s team had a winning spell in the middle of the game to establish a 14-10 lead after 12 ends. Roberto’s team then picked up five shots on the 13th end and only dropped one more shot finishing 23-15 winners. In the Mixed Pairs, sponsored by Miraflores Bowls Club, the contestants were Heather Mainwaring and Juan Abeal and Margaret and Gordon Kain. Juan and Heather had been in great form all week as had Gordon and Margaret. With excellent bowling from both pairs, Gordon and Margaret were in unbeatable

MIRAFLORES OPEN: The largest event of its kind on the Costa del Sol. form and won both sets to take the title. In the Ladies Singles sponsored by Solar in Spain we had Esther Gatter up against Jackie Knight. They went into the last end with Esther in the lead 20-19 only for Jackie to pick up the two shots she needed to win the match 21-20 and the title for the first time in her third final. In the Men’s Singles the final featured Malcolm Dare and Brian Todd. Malcolm

was in the final for the first time while Brian was a previous winner. Again this was another superb display of bowling. Malcolm was becalmed on eight points and went six ends before picking up another shot by which time Brian had an unassailable lead at 20-8. Malcolm was not finished though and won the next four ends to get within six points before Brian got the shot he needed to win.