Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 15 - 21 December 2016 Issue 1641 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1641

15 - 21 December 2016

COSTA DEL SOL

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Millions adrift

Fears over flood emergency aid

By Matthew Elliott Families and businesses counting the cost of the floods that devastated the Costa del Sol claim the emergency aid package will be millions short. The Junta de Andalucia regional government reckons the cost of the downpours – the worst for 30 years - will exceed €100

million, with almost €30 million already being claimed by Marbella alone. Costa citizens might be forgiven for expecting a sizeable chunk of emergency aid from the Junta as they recover from the disaster which struck dozens of villages, towns and cities across the region. But on Tuesday December 13, nine days after the floods, Turn to page 4

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THE 1640 (December 8-14) issue of the Costa del Sol Euro Weekly News contained 57 local news items, demonstrating once again our dedication and commitment to delivering the news that matters most to you, our readers, in each of our six editions. Nobody does it better!

Top of the list A COMPILATION of TripAdvisor reviews has seen Malaga win third place in the Traveller’s Choice European Emerging Destinations vote, award for its beaches, hotels

and food. Top of the list was Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. Known as the gateway to the Costa del Sol, Malaga’s stock has risen tremendously recently.

Heart attack A MAN was killed on Monday December 12 after he suffered a heart attack while driving in Malaga City. The arrest caused the man to lose control of his vehicle and

crash into a streetlight and then a brick wall. Emergency workers went to the scene of the accident but were unable to resuscitate the victim.

RENOWNED southern Spanish singer India Martinez, whose hugely popular albums have been certified gold, will be presenting her ‘Secret Tour’ in Malaga in the new year. It will be one of the most vibrant public displays of her new album ‘I will tell you a secret’ and be performed at the Trade Fair on May 6. Martinez is one of the most widely recognised figures in Spanish pop music. Hailing from Cordoba originally, she later moved to Almeria with her family. Performing for local fishermen and learning Flamenco, she became known as ‘the little girl of the port’ aged just 11. Today Martinez commands a loyal following of millions of fans throughout Spain and especially in Latin America. The 31-year-old has released seven albums and dozens of singles, even winning a Latin Grammy for best new artist in 2009. Tickets for the show will be available at www.malagaentradas.com, El Corte Ingles, Brand Tickets and Ticketmaster. INDIA MARTINEZ: Will be on tour in the new year.

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El Chorro claims its latest victim

A 60-YEAR-OLD climber from Elche, Alicante, has died after falling from a height of 20-30 metres while rock climbing in El Chorro, Alora, on Tuesday December 13. The incident occurred on the so-called ‘Arabian staircase’ near the infamous Caminito del Rey, once dubbed the world’s most dangerous walkway. The 112 emergency service received a call at around 11.30am in which they were told that the victim was unconscious and seriously injured. A rescue team comprising the Guardia Civil, mountain rescue, paramedics and firefighters rushed to the scene, where a rural patrol had already been performing CPR for 20 minutes. Attempts at resuscitation were continued for a further 50 minutes, at which point he was declared dead. The reasons behind the tragedy remain unclear, but the man is said to have been well-equipped and accompanied by an-

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Homes & Gardens 101

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Motoring 121 - 125

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DEADLY CLIMB: The Arabian staircase at El Chorro. other climber. This is the first death reported at El Chorro since the Caminito del Rey was renovated and reopened as a tourist at-

traction in 2015. It had previously fallen into disrepair and was closed to the public following five deaths between 1999 and 2000 alone.

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the Junta announced each affected area in the Malaga Province will receive an emergency aid package of just €2.7 million. The funds will be divided between the countless number of devastated municipalities and go towards help with lighting, cleaning and mainte-

nance efforts. When pressed about what the regional body plans to do to help individual victims of the flood who have lost properties and businesses, Junta spokesman Miguel Vazquez said that wasn’t their responsibility and pointed the finger at the national government. That doesn’t bode well for

local victims. The government’s sub-delegate for Malaga Province ended Madrid’s silence on emergency aid this week by saying only that an unspecified financial aid package would take effect in 2017. Manuel Briones described the damage as being “difficult to quantify,” and deflected any questions as to how much,

when and from where the money would come and was unable even to say who would make the final decision on the matter. Given some municipalities are still waiting on ‘emergency’ aid from minor floods in 2015, it appears Costa del Sol residents will be fighting this battle for some time.

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OUR VIEW

Thinking of others AS we all gear up for Christmas and New Year celebrations, spare a thought for those who are going to have to cope with their first year alone following the death of a loved one or those who are going to be spending their time in hospital, perhaps confused and unable to communicate fully with those who are looking after them. Those of us who speak good Spanish could do worse than to talk to local expatriate charities to see whether we can assist by offering a few hours of interpreting for those who can’t always express themselves as they would want to. For many this is a great time, enjoying family life and getting ready for the magic of Christmas, New Year’s Eve and even Three Kings, but for others it is a

lonely and desperate time when there seems to be little to look forward to and much to regret, which can end up with depression and a dangerous reliance on alcohol. It isn’t easy to give up your time when there are so many distractions and matters to prepare, but if you do know a lonely person or elderly couple, it would be a wonderful thing to offer them a little bit of your time. Sadly one of the greatest problems with elderly people in Spain and away from their family is the problem of what we call senility or Alzheimer’s and whilst those who suffer from it tend to be cushioned from its effects as they revert into their own world, those who have to live with the deterioration of their loved ones have a double burden to bear.

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British man killed in brawl DETECTIVES in Fuengirola have launched a murder investigation after a British man was killed in a bar fight on December 8. The incident occurred in Calle Castillo, right at the heart of the Vila Blanca at around 11.30pm. Reports suggest that the victim was accompanied by another Brit and that the two had been refused entry to other establishments prior to the brawl. After the owner of the bar also

baulked at serving them, the sozzled pair began to push and shove him, with a client leaping to his aid. Eyewitnesses have described how the victim died after taking a heavy punch to the back of the neck as the two men exchanged blows. He crashed to the ground, hitting his head off the concrete and died moments later despite desperate attempts to revive him by police officers.

Till death do us part AN 89-year-old man from Fuengirola has been imprisoned after being charged with the attempted murder of his wife. Despite having no recorded history of violence, domestic or otherwise, the octogenarian stabbed his wife several times at their apartment in the centre of the town. The emergency unit received a call from the victim, whose injuries were fortunately not life threatening. Her husband had apparently woken up at 7am, gone to the kitchen and returned with a large knife, stabbing her without warning or explanation. She was badly cut but no vital organs were struck and she explained to care services that her husband had been acting strangely for weeks. Although she will make a full recovery he has initially been charged with attempted murder, although he is currently in the care of a psychiatric team who will evaluate his mental state.

The man who struck him quickly scarpered from the scene leaving no trace and forcing police to depend on witness testimonies, but investigators arrested a 34-year-old Polish man on Tuesday, December 13. He was apparently barricaded in his home and refused to leave, even threatening to commit suicide, leading to a tense few hours of negotiation before he gave himself up.

Hashish haul all washed up A LOCAL resident strolling across the Carihuela beach in Torremolinos encountered a gigantic crate of hashish near the shore. Having no idea what the package might contain, he reported the ‘strange and suspicious’ object to Local Police, who found almost 50 kilos of hash inside. It was a huge haul by any standards and saw a search mission launched by police from Malaga all the way to Benalmadena, with numerous patrol vehicles and a helicopter scanning for clues. Investigators remain unsure whether the crate was the remains of a shipwreck washed ashore, or part of a stash some dealers had to quickly get rid off.

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No Brexit judgement BREXIT PAGE By John Smith

MANY find it hard to understand why the government has allowed itself to fight the decision by the High Court to find in favour of the demand that it should put the decision to parliament to decide on whether or not to trigger Article 50 to start Britain’s exit from the European Union. If Britain is a true democracy then it is argued that as MPs are elected to rule, then the very least that could happen in this scenario is for the matter of formal exit to be placed before Parliament. The refusal by government to do this infers that it is not confident that it will receive the number of votes needed but it is impressive that the courts have become involved as it does show that the government can be held to account by an independent judiciary. With both sides having stated their cases, the

judges in the Supreme Court have retired to make their decision although this is unlikely to be revealed until the new year. At the end of the four day hearing, one very important and salient point was made which should be obvious and that is that whatever decision is made, it will not automatically stop the exit, but will either give the government the right to proceed without bothering to put the decision to parliament or parliament will be entitled to vote on the matter. The current working majority of the government is 14 seats and it would need every opposition party (except UKIP) to vote against the Brexit plus eight conservative defectors in order to defeat the motion although if the four Sinn Fein MPs who have never taken the oath of loyalty decided to sit in the Commons, then the matter would be even closer. It is however unlikely that such an event would ever happen as on December 7, the Commons passed Labour’s motion calling for “the prime minister to commit to publishing the government’s plan for leaving the EU before Article 50 is invoked” by 448 to 75 votes – a majority of 373 – after it was amended by Downing Street to “call on the government to invoke Article 50 by 31 March 2017”. Of the 75 opposing the vote, the bulk were represented by the SNP members plus 21 labour MPs with just one conservative, the voluble and pro-EU former cabinet minister Ken Clarke. It was something of a landmark in as much as it

marked the first time MPs had endorsed the government’s Brexit timetable Prime Minister Theresa May can expect a more gruelling time when she attends the European Council Summit on December 15 which amongst other matters will be reviewing Brexit.

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Bank ordered to cough up

Word fight PODEMOS hit back on Twitter after ‘you’ll fall soon’ was painted on its Malaga HQ on Monday December 12. The party tweeted: “Words are our weapons and ideas are our armies. Neither this nor any other attack will halt the change in progress.”

Funds please TORREMOLINOS Council has approved a new attempt to obtain €10 million European funding for an integral and sustainable urban development project.

Baby blues AS Spain reveals the country has more deaths than births, Malaga is one of the few provinces with a positive birth-rate. Between January and June 2016, 7,067 babies were born compared to 6,436 deaths.

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ANTONIO DE LA TORRE: One of those nominated for a Spanish Goya film award.

Land of the movies By Eleanor Hawkins FOUR up and coming sons and daughters of Malaga are amongst those nominated for the Spanish Goya film awards, presented by the Academy of Cinema in Madrid. Locally born actor Antonio

de la Torre has been nominated for his chameleonic role in Tarde para Ira, which is also running for best film and best new director awards. Meanwhile Belen Cuesta, also born in the province, has been nominated for the surprise actress of the year award

for her role in the comedy Kiki, el Amor se hace. Actor Salva Reina and director Valle Comba were the other two Malaga-flavoured names announced at the academy’s headquarters in Madrid by last year’s winners Natalia de Molina and Javier Camara.

A BRITISH couple’s agony has finally come to an end now that the banking entity Banco Popular has been ordered to pay them €227,000. The married couple saw their dream retirement turn into a nightmare when they invested thousands of euros into a home which was never notarised because it did not comply with urban planning regulations. The case dates back to 2003, when the couple bought a property in the Los Lagos de Santa Maria Golf urbanisation. The operation was an off-plan purchase and the buyers deposited the money into the developer’s account in Banco Popular. Three years later, when it came to notarise the residence, the municipal corruption scandal broke in Marbella and it emerged various licences issued in 2002 and

2003 were in clear violation of urban planning laws. Many residences in the urbanisation also lacked the required Licences of First Occupation. Once aware of the irregular situation of the residence, the couple demanded the developer return their money, but were refused. They took their case to court, but when the developer was ordered to return the money, it had already declared itself insolvent and could not comply. The couple’s lawyers decided to take a case against Banco Popular, the entity where the couple had deposited the money and ultimately the court ruled in their favour. As a result, the bank has been ordered to return the €227,696 deposited. The bank now has the option of appealing the ruling, although it would have to pay for the costs of the legal proceedings.

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Police crackdown across the coast

ELABORATE OPERATION: Resulted in 11 people being arrested. By Matthew Elliott A HUGE police operation spanning an enormous chunk of the southern Spanish coast has concluded with the arrests of 11 people, among them smugglers, forgers, thieves and fraudsters. The elaborate operation targeted marinas and yacht clubs around Sotogrande, La Linea de la Conception, Algeciras and Tarifa. It came amid a heightened police presence around the Campo de Gibraltar as the authorities crack down on illegal

people trafficking, narcotics shipments and other nefarious activity around the ports, especially with terrorism on the agenda. Snap inspections saw the seizure of 12 vessels in addition to the arrests. The majority of the boats had either been stolen, or the owners, mostly youngsters, could not prove their ownership. In other more serious cases the boats were used for illegal activities, including people smuggling. Police also uncovered a sophisticated network of individuals stealing boats and forging paperwork.

Strangler on trial A LITHUANIAN man accused of strangling his wife to death in her bed while the pair travelled around the Costa del Sol is standing trial for her murder. Prosecutors are requesting that the man serve at least 14 years if found guilty of the murder of his wife of 15 years, with whom he shared three young children. She was found dead in their Ronda hotel room with severe bruising to her neck and larynx. A post-mortem found that the injuries were consistent with strangulation by hand. The 39-yearold’s thyroid cartilage was in a bad state and she had purple bruising across her face and neck,

suggesting extreme and sudden violence from her spouse. The couple had arrived in Spain on January 31 last year and were staying at a local hotel in Ronda on the fateful night of February 3. They stayed in the same room but slept on separate beds. Investigators believe they had a tense discussion until around midnight, before the husband attacked her in a rage in the middle of the night. If found guilty by the Malaga court, the Lithuanian national will have to pay €100,000 compensation to each of the three children, all aged under 13, in additon to his 14 year sentence.

Council’s online error IN a disastrous bid to try and be hip, Benalmadena Council tried its hand at social media and ended up broadcasting the personal details of several unwitting employees online. Council workers were embarrassed to find that things such as the fact that they needed extra help on training courses, or were getting

married, were put out for all and sundry to see. Names, addresses and other sensitive data was also published and now a legal case is being brought against the town hall, which may have to pay a hefty penalty under strict privacy laws. By law the personal data of council employees is not

allowed to be put out in the public domain, and the offended workers have a strong case behind them, making the council’s apologies worth very little. Councils very rarely have success when embracing the social media world of Facebook, Twitter and the like. Perhaps this latest incident will keep them on their toes.

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Fatal stunt A MAN plunged to his death as he tried to negotiate his way between two balconies on the fourth floor of a Marbella apartment complex. It is thought the 52-year-old had forgotten his keys and had asked his neighbour if he could nip across the balconies.

Not clear THREE flights to Malaga were diverted to Sevilla airport on Monday morning (December 12) due to thick fog on the coast.

Power play MALAGA mayor Francisco de la Torre has announced he will step down as leader of the Costa del Sol city in 2019 rather than fight for reelection. Tourism chief Elias Bendodo is favourite to take over from de la Torre.

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Theatre performance for the local animals By Eleanor Hawkins MIJAS Council has announced a charity theatre performance in aid of PAD, Aristochat and Animal Domus, all of which were seriously affected by the recent floods. Animaciones Fox contacted the council’s Culture department to ask for somewhere to put on a play, John de la Jungla (John of the Jungle) and ra is e fu n d s to h elp th e c ha ritie s , which had to be evacuated during heavy rains on December 4. “We couldn’t say no and quickly started working to collaborate with them and help get the shelters up and running again as soon as possible,” Culture councillor Fuensanta Lima explained. T h e e v en t h a s b ee n p la nne d for Saturday, December 17, at Las Lagunas theatre at 7pm and tickets priced at €6 are on sale at the animal shelters and Kiwoko pet shop in Parque Miramar, or from the theatre box office on the day of the show.

THEATRE PLAY: Will raise funds for the animal charities. Animaciones Fox spokesman Pedro Sorroche explained that the show (in Spanish) is a comical play in which the actors interact with animals and is suitable for all members of the family. Lima said: “the floods caused ex-

tensive damage in the area and many families lost everything, so we also wish to stress that Social Services is doing everything possible to tend to their needs and the council is gathering information and setting out priorities to help everyone affected.”

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What’s in a town’s name? WHILE the medieval church wrestled with working out how many angels could dance on the head of a pin, bureaucrats in San Pedro have been engaged in a secret war to determine what the town is actually called. Even street signs and official council documents send mixed messages. Sometimes it is San Pedro de Alcantara, and sometimes simply San Pedro Alcantara. Many locals, including deputy mayor Rafael Pina, are adamant that the ‘de’ be protected, arguing that the town was historically the frontier town ‘of’ Alcantara. Yet in 2009 there was a plenary agreement in the council to get rid of the ‘de’ based on a series of obscure 19th century documents referring to the colony of San Pedro Alcantara. The land registry of 1870 and population census of 1860 support this title, but the council decision seemingly wasn’t shared with everyone as the town continues to boast two names.

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Are Powers of Attorney by UK Notaries Public valid in Spain? By Antonio Flores Abogado/Lawyer LLM (Essex) Reg. Nº 4712 I.C.A. Málaga E-mail: aflores@lawbird.com Homepage: http://belegal.com/blog-by-antonio-flores

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THE effects of Brexit appear to have reached some Spanish government offices, inclusive of courts of law. The Directorate General of Registrars and Notaries (DGRN), a regulatory body equivalent to the UK Notaries Society, has recently issued a startling ruling (September 14, 2016) rejecting the validity of all Powers of Attorney (PoA) granted by a qualified United Kingdom ‘Notary Public,’ on grounds that the authority and competence of these British professionals is not equivalent to that of their Spanish peers. The ruling went as far as unbeliev-

ably stating that only UK-qualified ‘notaries-at-law’ or ‘lawyer notaries’ could validly issue powers of attorney, negating this prerogative to plain ‘notaries public.’ As was expected and with immediate effect, the erratic decision sent shockwaves throughout the network of thousands of professionals, directly or indirectly, involved with expat legal work. And for a reason: hundreds of court cases could be dismissed (one of Lawbird Legal Services’ case among many), thousands of property transactions could be voided (on the upside, along with their mortgage loans) whenever such PoAs were used and overall, legal chaos. Alerted by this misguided ruling, the Notaries Society, based in Ipswich, issued the following statement: 1. A Notary is a qualified lawyer whose work is recognised internationally, unlike the work of Solicitors. The primary function of a Notary therefore, is the preparation of documents and the

authentication of clients’ identities and signatures principally for use abroad. 2. Some Notaries are also ‘Scriveners,’ who mostly operate in London. 3. ‘Notaries-at-law’ or ‘lawyer notaries’ do not exist as a separate profession. 4. Hundreds of Spanish Notaries and Registrars, fully aware that their regulator’s historical cock up would certain lybring embarrassment to their reputation but more importantly, cause incalculable financial damage, have taken an unusual step: completely ignore this binding ruling and fully accept the Powers of Attorney correctly granted by UK Notaries Public. And as if to soften the blow, the International Law Registrars Council has issued a non-binding report where it is confirmed that documents signed by UK Notaries Public, who are appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and are regulated by laws as ancient as the Ecclesiastical Licences Act 1533, an Act of the Parliament of England.

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Fire scare A WOMAN had to be taken to hospital after inhaling smoke when her rented flat on Calle Loma del Colegial in Torremolinos caught fire on Tuesday (December 13). Quick work by the emergency services avoided the flames spreading.

Record year MALAGA airport is on its way to breaking another record. A 21 per cent increase in passengers during the month of November means that by the end of the year it will have catered for more than 16.5 million travellers in 2016.

Crown theft CASABERMEJA’S religious fraternity has reported the theft of the crown from its Marian statue in the early hours of Monday (December 12). One of the members noticed the church doors were open and the silver crown was missing.

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DINGHY SPOTTED: Maritime rescue services received a tip-off from Morocco.

Migrants rescued By Eleanor Hawkins MARITIME rescue intercepted a dinghy with 50 African migrants (45 men and five women, 1 0 o f th e m u n d e ra g e) ne a r M a la g a o n Tu e s d ay morning (December 13) after receiving a tip-off from a co-operator in

Morocco. The dinghy was reported to have set sail from Al Hoceima at 7.30am and the rescue service’s coordination centre in Tarifa a le rte d the M a la ga bra nc h a t 9.30am. Helimer 202 search helicopter and Alnitak lifeboat were imme-

diately mobilised and the dinghy was spotted shortly afterwards. The migrants were taken to Malaga port, where Red Cross and National Police members a w a ite d the ir a rri val . Whi l e most were found to be in good health, two people were taken to hospital for medical attention.

AN inmate at a Costa del Sol prison was found to be orchestrating a sophisticated drug-dealing operation right across Andalucia from within the confines of his jail cell. In Operation Coti the Guardia Civil smashed a criminal outfit which distributed vast quantities of cocaine on the streets of Malaga, Cordoba and Granada and charged 11 suspects with drug trafficking and money laundering. They all belonged to the same criminal family, the leader of which was staying at the King’s pleasure in Alhaurin de la Torre prison and masterminding operations via secret communication channels. The police investigation began in August when Guardia Civil officers learnt of the group’s existence. In September and November they intercepted two shipments and confiscated more than a kilo of cocaine, €100,000 in cash and made four arrests. Drugs were delivered to districts of different cities using specially adapted cars and police also seized a property worth €500,000 used as an operational base. Using intelligence garnered from their detainees, police were able to capture the other family members involved. They had been living the high life, staying at luxury hotels and driving flash cars, even indulging in cosmetic surgery despite being technically unemployed.

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UNICAJA BANK is offering favourable financing to local businesses badly affected by the December floods across the Costa del Sol and Cadiz. The €50 million allocated will help people with reconstruction of homes, farms and buildings, and the repair of vehicles and other machinery. By offering the preferential financing, with a

far better loan set up than is usual, the bank is hoping to encourage insurance companies to issue quicker payouts and get the region back on its feet once again. Other historical floods have seen small businesses forced to wait years for promised financial assistance from insurers and local authorities.

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Bank’s flood financing Damage in Marbellla almost €28.5 million By Matt Ford AS Marbella Council announced that the damage caused by the devastating floods is estimated to be worth €28.49 million following their initial assessment, city mayor Jose Bernal has been out and about inspecting the worst-affected areas. On Friday, December 9, he accompanied Public Works councillor, Blanca Fernandez, on a visit to the seafront boulevard in the Casablanca neighbourhood, where 120 council workers have already deposited 300 tonnes of sand in order to repair the flood damage. As he surveyed the scene, he explained the council “wasted absolutely no time to begin repairs, and acted first in the places where the most serious incidents occurred, such as the seafront boulevard.

FLOOD DAMAGE: Mayor Jose Bernal surveys the scene. “In this part of Casablanca the footpath was completely gone, but now it’s in a better condition so residents and visitors can enjoy it, and local shops can operate as normal.” Bernal suggested the national government should “also make an effort to improve our beaches,” and confirmed he will meet with officials from the national coasts delegation next week. “We are now faced with

quantified losses totalling more than €20 million, four times more than the annual municipal investment budget, so we are making an extra special effort,” concluded the official. On Monday, December 12, Bernal chatted with the head of the Malaga coastal delegation, Angel Gonzalez, and showed him the extent of the damage in Marbella, Nueva Andalucia and San Pedro.

Costly clean-up in San Roque SAN ROQUE Council has estimated approximately €11 million will be needed to repair damage caused by the recent storms, including more than €9 million for public infrastructures. The Estacion and Puente Mayorga neighbourhoods were hit the hardest, as well as the old town. Mayor Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix pointed out this is only a preliminary estimate and noted the numbers may be adjusted if more residents and business owners come forward in search of aid.

Significant damage was caused to the town’s hydraulic infrastructures and beaches. Ruiz stated that reparation work on educational centres and sports facilities would also be a top priority. The San Bernardo de la Estacion Elementary School was particularly affected by the storms. The mayor went on to extend his gratitude to all of the residents who lent a helping hand during this hard time and acknowledged that “the damages could have been much worse” if not for these brave and generous citizens.

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Mother Nature rules By Matthew Elliott AN environmental group that has spent three decades fighting to protect the Marbella sand dunes is counting the terrible cost of the horrendous flooding recently. The Pro Dunas Association describes the aftermath of the worst flooding on the Costa del Sol in 30 years as an ‘ecological disaster’ with destruction comparable to a small tsunami. Spokesperson Susan Stamm said the group, based around the Bahia de Marbella and Playa La Adelfa, had not seen anything like the damage in their history and warned that much of it is irreversible. During a tour around the Las Chapas coastline she explained that the dunes are essential to protecting the beaches from the encroachment of the sea over time and that the floods swallowed

DESTRUCTION: Like a small tsunami. strophes are to be prevented huge swathes of the dune, breaking the beaches’ defences. Protected areas in La Vibora and Real de Zaragoza have also suffered and the group are pleading with the government to learn from the mistakes of the past if such cata-

in the future. Stamm acknowledges this was an uncommon natural disaster and that sometimes there is little we can do against the forces of nature. But by building and packing key beach areas with concrete we are weakening their

natural defences and upsetting ecological balances. She also suggests that more study be made of currents and forecasts so next time around the coast is better prepared. On a positive note, the dunes at Cabopino emerged relatively unscathed from the storms thanks to their location near the port and lack of buildings in the area.

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Clean-up carries on in the campo FARMERS in Malaga Province and representatives from the Junta de Andalucia regional government have made a rough estimate of how much money will be needed to repair the damage. The first analysis has indicated that at least €22 million will be needed in the countryside alone, but this could balloon up even further by next week. Cartama was one of the most heavily affected areas,

and is expected to register at least €1.5 million in damages, while Estepona has reported that it has incurred €800,000 worth of losses in the countryside, with widespread damage also reported in Alhaurin de la Torre, Casarares, Manilva, Mijas, Coin, and Pizarra. There has been significant damage to irrigation channels throughout the province, and about €1.6 million will be needed to repair them.

After the rains FOLLOWING damage caused by the recent rains, the Junta de Andalucia regional government has expressed an interest in bringing a project to create a mini-reservoir between Coin and Guaro, which could potentially reduce flood risk further down the Guadalhorce Valley, back out of a drawer where it has lingered for the last 10 years. The project was initially discussed in 2006 and the Junta even contracted the work, for approximately €54 million, however it was shelved due to extreme opposition from local councils and ecological groups.

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Proud to be clear By Eleanor Hawkins A PROUD Ana Mula, mayor of Fuengirola, announced on Tuesday (December 13) that the town has ranked amongst the three most transparent in the country and topped the list for Malaga Province. The findings were the result of the Dyntra Public Transparency Association’s study, which evaluates councils on 147 different indicators. Fuengirola was given a top mark of 134, tying with Vitoria and beaten only by Pozoblanco. Accompanied by Dyntra president Juan Manuel Roa, the mayor took the chance to congratulate her team and the town’s residents and also present the council’s new online transparency portal. “I’m proud to be able to announce that we are one of the most transparent places and Spain. This achievement is due to our council’s pledge to run an open government and

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TRANSPARENT COUNCIL: Presented a new online transparency portal. follow a perfectly defined strategy and methodology. “This has all been possible thanks to intense, honest, transparent work and to the great team formed by the council and local residents,” Mula said.

Dyntra is a non-governmental organisation which has established the so-called Dyntra index, recognised at both a national and international level which provides an open, objective analysis of council management.

The NGO’s president said: “Mayor Ana Mula and her team has proved their will to improve. They have moved from the middle of the ranks to the very top and now provide a fine example for other councils which are a little more lost when it comes to how to be transparent.” The new portal, which can be accessed via the council’s website or at transparencia.fuengirola.es contains all types of information ranging from council matters to councillors’ agendas, finances and contracting processes through to lists of municipal facilities and procedures.

An early call from Father Christmas IN the same way that Superman and other superheroes hide their secret identities, a very special visitor made an unexpected but welcome appearance at the Triple A animal charity when Father Christmas arrived on Tuesday December 13 bearing 500 kilos of dog food. When interviewed exclusively by Euro Weekly News the bearded bearer of good tidings was prepared to say “I was on the sleigh en route to France as we had heard

that the government there might be adding VAT to Christmas gifts and wanted to get everything stored before that happened. We had had a long flight from Lapland and we crashed landed in Estepona where the reindeer complained that they were hungry. I sent the elves off to find some decent food for them but they came back with 500 kilos of dog biscuits which weren’t really suitable. After taking a vote, the reindeer and elves decided that it would be best to donate the food to a wonderful charity we had heard about in Marbella, Triple A and here we are. Now I’m off to the land of Brexit to talk to customs and immigration there in order to make sure that we will be allowed in to visit all of the British children in the future as Lapland is part of the European Union.” When pressed, Father Christmas declined to reveal his secret identity but said that he had a similar experience last year and had donated some vital supplies to an elderly lady (now deceased) who looked after stray animals. He also admitted that in his heart he is a cat man but likes dogs so Triple A which looks after both animals was an obvious choice.

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Found safe AN elderly man who went missing in Cartama has been found alive and well after going AWOL from Saturday afternoon until Monday. Guardia Civil officers, firefighters and half a dozen volunteers went looking for the 72-year-old.

Cheap decs SNARKY comments and heavy criticism have greeted Benalmadena’s austerity-themed Christmas lighting. Hundreds have taken to social media to express their anger that the council skimped on decorations to save money.

Rock fall A CLIMBER was rescued in Antequera after falling off a rock and fracturing his leg. Fortunately he was with six others who were able to contact emergency services and a mountain rescue team was quickly on its way.

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By Eleanor Hawkins SAN PEDRO’S Rosa Verde Cultural Centre formal training centre was finally officially opened on Monday (December 12). The building, on Plaza de la Libertad, includes classrooms for the Official Language School, the Adults’ School and study areas for local students. The opening ceremony had been planned for last week but had to be postponed due to the bad weather, however classes did begin as normal, the management reported. Marbella Council spent €300,000 left over from the 2014 budgets on renovating the building with work including new flooring, lighting, bathrooms and disabled access, all aimed to convert the centre into an icon for local education. Two classrooms have been set aside for the official language school, which currently runs English lessons from basic to advanced level. Director Fernanda Gonzalez explained

CULTURAL CENTRE: Was officially opened and includes study areas for students. that there are currently about 100 English students in the town, who had been making do in a classroom in another municipal building on the square while work on the new

centre was carried out. Marbella Mayor Jose Bernal, accompanied by San Pedro deputy mayor and Culture and Education councillor Rafael Piña, attended the

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opening on Monday and stressed that the new facility was the first of the tasks his team would undertake as part of their commitment to education and culture.

THE staff at Malaga’s municipal tow-truck company, Smassa, had for some time claimed to feel like they were being followed, and it seems they may not have been imagining it due to paperwork and a bill which have now come to light. Suspicions were sparked a few months ago when large amounts of paperwork describing drivers’ routes and productivity reports for 2013 and 2014 were found in a rubbish bin on the company’s Carretera de Cadiz premises by a union rep. Although the motives behind the reports and the method of disposal were questionable, trade unions said, the reports alone could be comprehensible. However, an invoice from a private detective company which appeared on the company’s transparency website really put the cat among the pigeons. The works committee reported the €393 bill dated June 2014, was when Smassa was managed by Jose Carlos Romero.

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Double edged sword of the rain deluge By Matthew Elliott ONE silver lining from the floods of early December was expected to be a much needed respite for the Costa del Sol’s drought-stricken farmland and agricultural industry. H ow e ve r the e xpe c te d windfall has not quite arrived, despite having some of the heaviest rains in 30 years. Olive oil production has still plummeted by almost a third at 30 per cent due to massive holes in the region’s reservoirs as the season gets underway. Around 1,000 hectares and roughly 10 per cent of farms sustained seve re da ma ge in the flooding, w hic h w ill be costly, even if most farmers

would kill for more rain to cancel out two years of drought. Fortunately for the Costa del Sol, olive

production in Greece, I t al y, Tuni si a and Turkey has been terribly affected by climate and political de-

velopments. That means exports from Malaga Province will soar in 2017 and farmers will earn at least the same as l ast year, despi t e t he lower harvest. Not exactly a sustainable solution but it will surely do for now. What wi l l be needed i s i nvest m ent so t hat f ar m s can capitalise on such dramatic and urgently needed rainfall, without it also costing them millions of euros in damages.

OLIVE OIL PRODUCTION: Has plummeted due to the drought.

The seawater solution ALMOST 20 years ago an ambitious plan to free the Costa del Sol from the plague and uncertainty of drought was drawn up with a time frame of success by 2010. The idea was to quench the region’s thirst with seawater treated in a vast desalination plant to make it suitable for agriculture and other necessities. Blueprints and budgets for the plant, to be set up in Mijas, were firmly established but today the dream is more distant than ever. Even the most ardent optimistics believe it will take at least another decade before the money, political willpower and technological know-how come together to save the region. The official timeline for the plant is now

‘around 2027’ as contracts for the work are beset with the expected complications, hurdles and buck-passing that Andalucia continues to excel in. Unfortunately for the Costa del Sol, the timing couldn’t be much worse. Despite the torrential rainfall in early December, over 200 litres per square metre in some parts, the region’s reservoirs stand at a record low. The rains brought in an extra 27 cubic hectometres, bringing the total to 278.8. This time last year it was 346.4 and alarm bells were ringing loudly. Converting seawater into usable hydration for the soils of the Costa del Sol is a solution that makes sense, but unfortunately making sense is rarely enough on its own.

Illicit tobacco operation unravels GUARDIA CIVIL officers have broken up an organisation allegedly dedicated to production and distribution of contraband tobacco. A total of 16 people have been arrested for their presumed involvement. The investigation initially began when officers began to suspect that a group was obtaining tobacco from Gibraltar and Morocco and later distributing

it in different parts of the provinces of Malaga and Cadiz. Five of the members were allegedly in charge of vehicles and infrastructure whereas the other 10 were involved in the distribution. The organisation allegedly used various garages and residences to store the tobacco, as well as a number of vehicles with complex double bottoms built into them.

The police have carried out searches of six residences, where they found more than 60,000 packets of tobacco. They also seized numerous vehicles, a hunting rifle, an unlicensed drone with a built-in camera, assorted IT equipment and €23,000 in cash. The group is suspected of defrauding the government out of approximately €3,000,000.

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Nasty nightlife as bouncer assaulted and witnesses, one of the men then took FOUR young men have been arrested in a rock from a nearby construction site Malaga Capital for their presumed inand attempted to throw it at the bouncer, volvement in an attack on a bouncer at a but the bouncer wrestled the weapon disco. from him. At this point the other men alTh e i n c i d e n t o c c u rre d in th e ea rly legedly piled onto the bouncer, who fell morning of Sunday December 11 outside to th e ground. W hile he w a s on the the Sa l a Pi c a sso n ig h tclu b o n th e g ro u n d , one of the youths a lle ge dly Camino de San Rafael. The young men, stabbed him twice in the torall of whom are Spanish, so. He was also hit three had been drinking in a priFour men vate b o o t h . On e o f th em were arrest- time s w ith a roc k, in the was told off by a staff memed for their head, shoulder, and knee. A nearby citizen observed the ber for lighting up a cigapresumed inincident and quickly interrette. The men then became volvement. vened. frustrated and argumentaThe bouncer, 42, was taken to the hostive, at which point they were asked to pital to be treated for his injuries, which leave. were not life threatening, although one Around 7am, staff members of the disof the stab wounds was close to a lung. co observed someone hurl a bottle at the Police officers went to the scene of the front entrance. One of the bouncers went crime and were quickly able to track outside and found the young men standdown the four men, who they arrested ing there. He tried to calm them down at for their presumed involvement in the whic h p o i n t o n e o f th em a lle g ed ly assault. The officers also found the knife punched him in the face. which had been used in the attack. According to reports from the victim

ILLEGAL FISHING: Continues to affect fish population.

Urgent marine action required By Matthew Elliott AFTER one of the worst hauls in recent memory across the Costa del Solâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five key fishing ports, local fishermen struggling to keep afloat now face a new challenge. The regional government is considering protecting certain prime waters from fishing to prevent local seas being hunted to extinction and depriving the Costa del Sol of its culinary and export legacy.

Sustainable is the new buzzword as the authorities look to protect the long-term future of the industry, but fishermen are more concerned with putting food on the table in the short term. From Malaga to Estepona, the Costa del Sol coastline has unique characteristics which make it perfect for breeding anchovies and sardines, with the greatest concentration in the entire Mediterranean. Preserving the Malaga Bay,

between Torrox and Fuengirola is crucial to keeping anchovy and sardine numbers healthy, breeding them for food and export. Illegal fishing continues to play a diabolical role in affecting their population. More than 10,000 kilograms has been seized by authorities from January until October after being hunted without permit, or in protected zones. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already an increase of 31 per cent on last year.

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Invisible iPhones sold online By Matthew Elliott A SOPHISTICATED scam selling non-existent mobile phones online across Spain was tracked down to the Costa del Sol and dismantled by the National Police. More than 100 victims were defrauded of some €70,000 before the scammers were arrested.

The investigation was kicked off by a Malaga man who claimed to have paid €359.99 for a phone in April which was never delivered. Months of investigation uncovered an elaborate set up, whereby multiple auction websites were set up and the vast bulk of deliveries would be made, lending credibility to the site and confi-

dence to new buyers. Profits from the small fraction of phones which didn’t arrive would go straight into the fraudsters’ pockets and when one website was queried it would shut down and another pop up. Eve ntua lly a ll the w e bs ite s shut down but investigators were

MOBILE PHONES: Profits from the non-existent phones would go straight into the fraudsters’ pockets.

able to follow the financial trail and have now arrested three suspects in different cities across the country.

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Burglar caught bloody handed JUDGES are preparing to sentence a burglar who stabbed a homeowner, and the family members of his victim who caught him in the act. Prosecutors are demanding an eight year term for the defendant, who broke into an Alhaurin el Grande home wearing a balaclava and armed with a knife in March 2012 alongside two sidekicks who managed to escape. He demanded that the homeowner hand over his money and valuables, but the victim refused and a struggle began. The intruder stabbed his target with a 20cm blade in the side of the torso and began desperately searching for loot. However, neighbours nearby, who happened to be family members of the victim, heard the screams and commotion. Six of them caught the 33-year-old thief as he tried to escape and dealt him a savage beating in the middle of the street before police finally arrived. The court heard that the 45-year-old homeowner went into shock and cardiac arrest and would have died if not for the quick intervention of medical teams. The assailant suffered bruises, haemhorraging and the loss of several teeth. Each of the six family members is facing a three-year sentence over the revenge attack.

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Second chance to visit market

CHRISTMAS MARKET: Will stay open longer. THOSE who had wanted to visit Fuengirolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traditional Christmas market but ran out of time are in luck, as the council has announced its decision for the stands to remain open until Sunday, December 18. Although the Commerce department had initially planned for the market to close yesterday (Wednesday 14), depart-

ment coordinator Ricardo von Wichmann explained that due to its popularity it will remain open for a few more days. The market consists of 17 wooden cabins set up in the centre of Plaza de la Constitucion to form a Christmas village with decorations to fit the event and is open to the public from 10.30am to 2.30pm and 5-9pm.

Now in its 10th year, the market is aimed to encourage commercial activity in the town and support local businesses. It was initially launched to boost business in the area and give local business owners a chance to display and sell their wares and products on the street and increase synergies with other businesses in the town centre.

Unravelling the truth of false rape claims CONTRADICTIONS in the story of a young Swedish woman who claimed to have been raped have led to the acquittal of the defendant, who was staring down the barrel of a 10-year prison sentence. The Swede had come to Alhaurin el Grande to volunteer

with an animal charity in the spring of 2015. On April 25 she went out to a bar with a friend where she met a 20-year-old local man. They conversed with the help of an expat Brit and soon began kissing and caressing one another. Later they went outside and

had sex on the street, but after the encounter she began screaming and accusing the man of rape. She had various bruises and cuts, her friend took photos and the defendant was later identified and arrested. The girl told police there had been no previous contact be-

tween the two, but witnesses came forward to say theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d seen them kissing earlier. Other somewhat unfortunate eyewitnesses on the street claimed the act had looked completely consensual. Lawyers for the defendant are now seeking compensation.

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Sweet, multinational Christmas traditions

SWEET CHRISTMAS: More than 15 different nationalities are taking part. PEOPLE of more than 15 different nationalities are gathering today (Thursday December 15) at Estepona’s Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos for the second Dulce Encuentro Navideño (Sweet Christmas event), organised by the local council’s Foreigners’ Department and Malaga Provincial Council. Local Tourism councillor Ana Velasco explained that local residents from the US, UK, Canada,

Germany, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Venezuela, Chile, Peru and various other countries had signed up to take part in the event and show off their Christmas traditions. Each participant, Velasco said, would have three minutes to present their traditional Christmas treat and explain its history and customs from their country. Malaga Provincial Council’s Sabor a Malaga (Malaga Flavour)

brand would also be offering tastings of local products and wines, the councillor announced. Foreign residents, Velasco said upon announcing the event, make up almost 30 per cent of Estepona’s population and are extremely active in this type of activity and others organised during the year by the Foreigners’ Department, showing how well integrated the community is.

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New path WORK has begun on a new paved public pathway running through Torremolinos. It involves asphalting across Los Alamos, Montemar, Playamar and El Pinar and will come at a hefty cost upwards of €1 million.

Ceiling fall FIREFIGHTERS and Local Police officers used their muscle to prop up a collapsed ceiling in a Malaga apartment block. One man was injured when the ceiling suddenly fell in and was fortunately rescued from the rubble before more of the second floor gave way.

Bike thieves A PAIR of wannabe motorcycle thieves were arrested in Alhaurin de la Torre when police found them trying to kick start two battered bikes. A quick licence plate check unmasked their true intentions.

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Brotherhood honoured By Sam Croft A MARBELLA street has b ee n n ame d a fte r o n e of the city’s longest-running religious institutions. T h e s tree t, w h ic h ha s been inaugurated as Calle Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno, has been given the new moniker in honour of the city’s Hermandad del Nazareno (Nazarine Brotherhood). Mayor Jose Bernal and other members of the council were in attendance at the inauguration ceremony on Saturday December 10, as was the president of the Nazarine Brotherhood, Juan Pedro Perez Duarte. Bernal reminded attendees that the council had approved the naming of the street in a plenary session last month as a means to celebrate a local institution “which has 300 years of history and which the city has a great deal of affection towards.” He went on to point out that over the

MAIN MAN: Marbella mayor Jose Bernal (left) presents a plaque. years, the brotherhood’s na me ha s be e n s ynonymous with “devotion, commitment, and care.”

Bernal also pointed out tha t the loc a tion of the street, the northern part of Avenida Nabeul, should be

an i deal sel ect i on as t he city’s brotherhoods typically pass through this area during Easter celebrations.

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Agents of noise levels THREE former Popular Party councillors in Torremolinos are accused of corruption over their attitude to dozens of neighbourhood complaints over noise from local bars and clubs. Alicia Cerdan, Francisco Carmona and Placido Gonzalez are being investigated by judges over claims they ignored legitimate grievances from local residents in Los Alamos and will be hauled before the court for judgment on January 31. Much of the case hinges on a damning report from the Seprona environmental protection wing of the Guardia Civil. It claims the councillors were presented with evidence showing the noise volumes to be well in excess of that legally permitted but failed to launch a single investigation. Seprona reckon their actions could constitute a case of corruption, ignoring the complaints in exchange for unspecified favours from the bars responsible for the noise.

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Funding for fibres W H AT a r e c e p t i o n t h e P r e s i d e n t o f the La Cala de Mijas Lions, Paul Butl e r, r e c e i v e d w h e n h e p r e s e n t e d a cheque for €500 to Helen Ulfseth, f r o m K n i t a n d N a t t e r, a n d a s e c o n d cheque for €250 to Maria Bailey from Knitted Knockers. In both cases, the money will be used to buy their wool and fibres used to make their products. Knit and Natter meet Mondays and Wednesdays at the Gelato and Mare ice cream parlour in Los Boliches, and the ladies enjoy knitting clothes for the premature baby unit at Malaga hospital, and more recently for the homeless looked after by Lux Mundi.

Maria Bailey, who started Knitted K n o c k e r s t h i s y e a r, s a i d : “ S o m a n y women are unaware they have breast cancer and we try not only to supply knitted knockers, which are so soft, we also encourage women to get checked out early.” The money will be used to purchase much-needed wool to continue all their wonderful efforts, making knitted and stuffed ‘falsies’ for those women unfortunate enough to have had mastectomies. Any woman wanting to obtain these (they always supply two, one to wear and one to wash), free of charge, should contact Maria Bailey on 616 871 952.

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Xmas lunch for Age Care

Ana Belan, Tom Tarr, Syd Weldon holding award, Roy Perez Mijas councillor, Laura Moreno Volunteer councillor, Anette Skou and Magenta, Volunteer Co-ordinator.

By John Smith A SPECIAL event in the calendar for Age Care Association is the annual Christmas luncheon for pensioners. More than 118 clients, carers and guests attended the event which was held at the Tamisa Golf Hotel on the afternoon on December 7. Everybody was welcomed with a glass of mulled wine and a wonderful selection of hors d’oeuvres followed by a short speech from the President Syd Weldon, thanking all the welfare volunteers for their invaluable help with the organisation for the party. Then all were served with a wonderful three-course meal of mushroom soup and a traditional turkey Christmas lunch followed by Christmas pudding and coffee. During lunch entertainment was provided by the singer Laura Ellen. After the meal Syd Weldon with support from two volunteers, Margaret Sloane and Bobby Griffiths ran the raffle which was greatly enjoyed by all guests. This was followed by ‘Mania Performers,’ an amazing group of lo-

cal singers and dancers who also volunteered their time to entertain everybody with rousing and humorous Christmas songs, as well as encouraging and inviting the guests to dance, of whom many participated. Local dignitaries also attended to support the Charity including Patron Bruce McIntyre MBE ex-British Consul and his wife Norma and Anette Skou of the Mijas Foreigners Department who supports the work of Age Care and co-ordinates activities and events for the benefit of all foreigners. When guests were leaving they all said that it was a wonderful event and they would remember it for a long time. Prior to this, at a recent event organised by the Mijas Foreigners Department in order to recognise the tremendous work and contribution local charities provide to the community as a whole, more than 20 charities were invited to attend Las Lagunas Theatre to celebrate the dedication and commitment of volunteers that enable every

charity to function. Age Care Association was extremely honoured to be one of three charities that received an award. The Trophy was presented to Syd Weldon, President of Age Care and Tom Tarr, Vice President by the mayor of Mijas Juan Carlos Maldonado. Age Care Association is run entirely by volunteers and helps and supports the older English speaking community on the Costa del Sol although no nationality is excluded. The association holds coffee mornings in six locations which enable people to meet and make friends, preventing loneliness and isolation: provide transport by volunteer drivers to such events as well as hospital and doctor appointments; provide interpreters when necessary and support with medical issues when appropriate. The Charity shop in El Zoco, Calahonda raises all funds except for donations by other organisations. For more information please visit www.agecarecos ta.org.

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Festive timing By Eleanor Hawkins FIFTY sixth year children from Virgen de la Antigua infant and primary school in Almuñecar have been on a visit to Verde Velez rubbish treatment plant to see for themselves what goes on there and learn more about the importance of recycling. The visit, part of the ‘Almuñecar limpia te beneficia’ (A clean Almuñecar is good for you) campaign, was sponsored by FCC municipal cleaning company and was one of many activities included in the campaign calendar. The children were accompanied by their teachers and staff from the council’s Environmental department and were given a talk on recycling and a guided tour of the facility, with in situ explanations of what the different machines were for and the tasks carried out on the premises. The children later said they had understood the ecological impact of consumerism and the financial burden treating waste places on councils.

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CRISTINA CACHO is the winner of the Christmas Tales competition in Orihuela. The student from the Jesus Maria de San Agustin school was noted by the jury for her “originality and narrative approach” in her story ‘The Christmas Turkey.’

A MYSTERY man captured on CCTV breaking into several schools in Palma in November has been arrested after eagleeyed Local Police officers recognised the suspect as he cycled nonchalantly down Constitution Avenue. The 43-year-old has been charged with burglary.

FORMER mayor of Oria Jose Perez is to stand trial on January 19 for alleged irregularities in employing 46 people between 2007 and 2011. According to the Public Prosecutor, the mayor took on up to twice the number of employees budgeted for each year.

FOUR men wearing Santa Claus costumes erupted into a Valencia City Apple distributor where they seized large numbers of iPads. They fled in the direction of the A-3 motorway in a stolen BMW X5 that was later found burnt out near Manises.

Feeling festive ORIHUELA has officially opened the municipal Belen, or nativity scene, comprising of more than 300 figures. It is open to the public in the Palacio Episcopal from 10am-2pm and 4pm-9pm.

Inheritance tax INHERITANCE tax in the Murcia Region will no longer be paid by large families as introduced in the draft budget for 2017 by the Regional Goverment.

Dead dolphin A THREE-METRE long dead dolphin was found washed up on the beach of La Mata. It was removed by the City as the municipal marine biologist, Juan Antonio Pujol, revealed there were no obvious signs indicating the cause of death.

Winter crop ARTICHOKES have become the most profitable winter crop in the Vega Baja. Cultivation grew this year by 9.5 per cent compared to last and the harvest is expected to reach 26,000 tons.

Beach collision A MOTORCYCLIST was seriously injured after a crash on the Playa de Palma. The 55-year-old collided with a car and sustained a head injury and fractures in his lower back. He is being treated in hospital while police investigate what caused the crash.

Robbers face jail TWO young men, one Spanish one Senegalese, face 13 years in prison between them after robbing two homes on different floors of a Palma apartment block. One item stolen was an electric bike worth €1,450. Each now face six and a half years behind bars.

Cocaine pizza THE owner of an Italian fast food restaurant in Magaluf has been jailed for going full Mrs Doyle and serving his pizzas with a topping of cocaine. He was arrested in 2015 after selling a British tourist the drug, with Guardia Civil officers then finding 12 bags stashed among the mozzarella.

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Better roads THE Provincial Council is carrying out work to improve safety on one of cyclists’ favourite roads in Almeria, the AL-3117 between Almeria and Rioja via Viator and Pechina. Provincial Public Works and Development delegate Oscar Liria recently visited the site and explained that the road is being widened to avoid collisions and guarantee cyclists’ safety.

Rock star THE Marina Alta is one of the world’s most photographed places, according to Google’s Sightsmap, a heat map that is overlaid on Google Maps to reveal the world’s most-photographed locations. The Peñon Ifach is ranked in 642th place, followed Denia (1,494) and Javea 5,098).

Burglar arrested

Out of season

THE Local Police have arrested a man in Huercal-Overa for allegedly burgling a petrol station and parish church earlier this month. A body search revealed seven lottery tickets which belonged to the parish church and were reported stolen along with money from the collection box a few days beforehand.

DESPITE fewer jelly fish this summer, hundreds of ‘mauve stingers’ were washed up on Javea’s Arenal beach recently, brought in by storms. Higher sea temperatures and nutrients in the water have kept them in the area longer than usual, biologists said.

Police attacker ALMERIA’S Public Prosecutor will be requesting a 16 years and six months jail sentence for a man who attacked two National Police officers at the city’s Intermodal station on December 19 last year, stabbing one in the face.

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Two injured TWO men were hospitalised following a road traffic accident on the N332 near Ondara. The men, one aged 53 and the other aged 51 were travelling in their car late in the evening when it smashed into the guard rail at some speed.

BETWEEN December 12 and January 6 cafes, restaurants and shops in Rincon de la Victoria will be able to open two hours later than normal. More people celebrating the festive season and buying gifts will be a major boon for business.

Molvizar accident ON the morning of Saturday December 10, a 37-year-old female driver lost control of her vehicle on Camino Barrio Minchal Alto and careered off the road, descending some 20 metres. After roadside treatment Emergency Services took her to the Santa Ana Hospital in Motril.

Dolphin saved ALTHOUGH the crews responsible for maintaining the beaches in Almuñecar have on occasion discovered dead mammals on their beaches, they were surprised when they came across a stranded dolphin on the morning of December 11. Using a tractor and a number of volunteers, they managed to return the dolphin to shallow water where it swam off.

Salobreña drugs GUARDIA CIVIL officers busted a major drugs gang operating throughout Spain. The Salobreña operation was producing 10 kilos of cut cocaine every day and was run by a man described as very dangerous with European warrants out for his arrest.

Bus app THE Velez-Malaga Council has announced the company that operates buses in the municipality Alsa has introduced a new app (Bus Velez-Malaga) which it believes will improve the journey time and quality for the 600,000 passengers who use the service annually across its 75 stops.

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Legal cannabis DUSSELDORF is planning to legalise the sale of cannabis to the over 18’s. The council is pushing ahead with plans and is taking advice from numerous experts in the are a s of psychol ogy, cr i m e and economics.

LEGO, the Danish toy maker, has announced the creation of the Lego Brand Group, which will work on developing further growth and new opportunities for the company. Lego sales have increased to €4.8 billion in the last decade.

Officer killed A POLICE officer who was shot as he arrived for a shift in Copenhagen, has died from his injuries. Police arrested a 26-year-old in relation to the shooting who has mental health problems.

Grammy nominee DANISH band Lukas Graham has been announced as a Grammy nominee

LEGO SALES: Have increased. in three categories. The band will compete against the likes of Adele and Beyonce to win ‘Record of the Year’ for their hit ‘Seven Years.’

Late starters A STUDY has found that women

living in big cities are leaving it longer to start a family. The a ve ra ge a ge of firs t time mothe rs in C ope nha ge n a nd Fre de riks be rg is 30.8 a nd 32, whilst in provincial towns such a s Lolla nd, the a ve ra ge a ge is 25.5.

AN international study on student assessment found that whilst the 6,000 French students questioned were per-

THE new ruling government in Ber l i n has r eveal ed pl ans wanting to make the city a much greener place and to improve the treatment of refugees.

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Berlin’s blueprint Domestic case A MAN has been arrested in northern Germany accused of setting his wife on fire. The wom an i s i n a ser i ous condition in hospital suffering from extensive burns. The couple of African origin have been in Germany around 20 years.

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FRANCE AIR pollution in Paris is currently at its worst winter levels in the last 10 years. Car travel has been limited in the city to reduce pollution as public transport was made free for passengers.

has been named as the best place to work in Germany according to a report which has been compiled by a job search website. The company was named the best place to work as it was a ‘great employer with many social benefits.’

forming around average in science, maths and literacy, French students were the most affected by their social and economic surroundings.

Heritage protection AROUND €30 million is being offered by France to a new fund that is being set up to help protect cultural heritage sites and pay for restoration of ar-

eas damaged during war and times of conflict in places such as Syria and Iraq.

Public to private A FRENCH town has been told to remove a statue of the Virgin Mary from a public park to comply with the country’s ban on religious symbols. The mayor said they will find a new home for the statue on private land.

THE Euro Heart Index, comparing cardiology care in 30 European states, has ranked Belgium seventh place for heart care in terms of prevention, procedures and access to care. France topped the list with Cyprus in last place.

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Pilots wanted AIR BELGIUM, the new airline launched earlier this year, is looking for pilots and cabin staff as it prepares for its inaugural flights between Belgium and Asia in June 2017.

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THE higher rate of inflation in Belgium means that restaurants, cafés and the telecommunications operators are more expensive than neighbouring countries. From 2008 to 2016, prices rose by an average of 1.5 per cent.

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A NEW museum is to open in Stockholm in April 2017 aimed at tourists to dispel the myths of the Vikings, as historians say they are the most falsified figure in the country.

NORWAY is giving Sri Lanka NOK 39.7 million (€4.39 million) to support UN efforts to combat fisheries crime which is posing a threat to resources and economic development in developing countries.

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Open house A 25-YEAR-OLD man is opening his Stockholm home to disadvantaged children this Christmas. Having worked for charities, he will offer the youngsters lunch and games.

Fashion conference STOCKHOLM University has hosted the first ever academic conference looking at luxury and sustainability in the fashion industry and its social impact.

Malmo shooting A MAN has died in hospital after being found with gunshot wounds in Malmo. No one has yet been arrested in connection with the shooting. A total of 25 people have been killed in the southern Skåne region this year.

Elephant attack A NORWEGIAN man in his 70’s was killed following an elephant attack as he was on safari in Malawi, Africa. He died in hospital from his injuries.

School stabbing A TEENAGE boy, aged 15, has confessed to stabbing a boy and a woman at a primary school in Kristiansand. Police do not believe anyone else was involved in the killing.

Online abuse AN eight-year prison sentence has been handed down to a 66-year-old man after being found guilty of online sexual abuse against children in Norway and the Philippines.

AS part of the government’s new energy strategy, the use of gas cookers and heaters will be phased out. The country wants to ensure that 16 per cent of the energy requirements are from sustainable sources by 2023.

Modern families A REPORT commissioned by the government has said that family law in the Netherlands needs to be drastically overhauled and updated to cope with modern families and allow up to four legal parents in two separate households.

THE number of attacks and incidents involving migrants has increased at the Flemish Brabant motorway services. Lorry drivers have reported being attacked and there has been two stabbings.

Not guilty A POLICE officer has won his appeal after being jailed for two years for shooting a man during an arrest. A court now agreed that the officer took the shot in an emergency situation to defend himself.

Illegal fireworks OVER 14,000 kilos of illegal fireworks have already been seized by police and customs in the run up to the New Year. By this time last year around 32,000 kilos of fireworks had been seized.

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Engine trouble

UNMANNED SPACESHIP: Broke up in airspace over the remote Tuva region. AN unmanned spaceship crashed in Siberia on its way to the International Space Station. The Progress MS-04 cargo craft broke up into smithereens in airspace above the remote Tuva region, destroying two and a half tonnes of fuel, food and equipment, the second time a Progress vessel has crashed in two years.

Terrorist terminated AN Emir of the Daesh terrorist group was killed by the Russian FSB security services in a raid on the North Caucasus region, a hotbed of Islamic extremism. Authorities say that 35-year-old Rustam Aselderov, thought responsible for the Volgograd blast which

killed 34 people, was taken out along with four of his closest commanders.

children into a televised martial arts competition.

Penal colonies

Costly cows DAIRY prices have skyrocketed across Russia, with more than a third of shoppers cutting back on yoghurt, milk, cream and cheese. The cost of butter has jumped 17 per cent over the past year as ordinary citizens feel the bite from European and American sanctions over the annexation of Crimea.

Body shot CHECHEN strongman Ramzan Kadyrov needed surgery after fracturing his ribs in a boxing ring sparring session. The Putin ally and president of the volatile republic raised eyebrows earlier this year when he entered his young

PRESIDENT Putin launched a scathing critique of the prison system after a jailed protester was said to have been tortured by guards. Penal colonies across the country have long been condemned by human rights groups. Putin called on all prisons to treat inmates as citizens of Russia despite their mistakes.

White Christmas MOSCOW has entered December white with snow as around a fifth of the monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected snowfall fell within a blizzardy 24-hour period. Trains have been suspended and thousands of homes plunged into darkness with power outages ahead of what promises to be a cold, but beautiful winter.

Lost masterpiece A PERFORMANCE of Igor Stravinskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Song was conducted by a St Petersburg orchestra for only the second time in 107 years. The legendary score had been lost and then embroiled in legal controversy since 1909 until it was played before a delighted Russian audience who marvelled in the skill of renowned conductor Valery Gergiev. Valery Gergiev.

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Banks defending their position AFTER an investigation into the rigging of the euro interest rates, the European Commission has announced that it will be fining three banks - who did not originally accept their part in the fixing cartel a total of €485 million. Of the three banks involved in this latest investigation, Credit Agricole, HSBC and JPMorgan,

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€337 million is the amount that JP Morgan was fined by the European Commission for its part in the alleged rigging of the euro interest rates and is far more than any other bank was fined.

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An Amazon bookstore in Seattle. By John Smith INTERNET retail giant, Amazon has revealed that it will trial the concept of running a grocery store which has no checkout, but customers will automatically pay for the items in their baskets through an app and the company intends to use the same types of technologies found in self-driving cars. It appears that the system they plan to use will be smart

the American Bank does not accept that they have done anything wrong and may appeal the decision as is made clear in a prepared statement shown below. “We have cooperated fully with the European Commission throughout its five year investigation. We did not engage in any wrongdoing with respect to the Euribor benchmark. We will continue to vigorously defend our position

Boeing is building a brand new 747 Air Force One for future presidents, but costs are out of control, more than $4 billion. Cancel order!” Donald Trump on the cost of presidential aircraft due for delivery in 2024.

Amazon opens grocery stores

enough to identify when items are taken from or returned to shelves and will record all of this in a so-called virtual shopping cart so that once the shopper leaves the store, their Amazon account will be charged and a receipt will be sent to them automatically. The first shop is expected to open in Seattle where the company has its headquarters in the first quarter of 2017 and will be a natural extension of its physical bookstores.

INDIAN born British citizen Bali Padda who has worked for Lego for 15 years will take over as the first non-Danish CEO of the group still owned by the family of the original founder, to run and streamline the business.

Oldest bank FOLLOWING the resignation of Italian Prime Minister Renzi, shares in the already teetering Monte dei Paschi di Siena, took a nose dive but now that a rumour is circulating that a €5 billion rescue package is likely, their position seems less precarious.

Not enough THE Spanish government has agreed with demands from ‘opposition’ parties that the monthly minimum wage for 2017 should be increased 8 per cent to €825.5 which is an increase of €61.1 but is still considered insufficient by trade unions.

Spread betting crackdown THERE is to be a crackdown on spread betting in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority as it believes those investing in this very volatile market don’t fully understand the risks. The concept which was introduced in the 1970s over the daily

€14.56 billion is the amount spent by UK visitors to Spain in the first 10 months of the year and represents 21 per cent of total tourist spend in the country.

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movement of the gold price now covers individual shares or indexes such as the FTSE 100. The concept is that rather than purchase shares, investors bet on whether the market will go up or down and pay a fee to a broker who handles their bet.

against these allegations, including through possible appeals to the European courts.” Danish European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager believed that the banks had worked together to exchange information and pointed out that banks have to recognise and respect EU competition laws like any other business regardless of where they operate from.

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Company fines THE UK Competition and Markets Authority has fined the Pfizer pharmaceutical company £84.2 million (€99 million) after it increased its price to the NHS massively for an anti-epilepsy drug without justification, which is said to have cost the cash strapped health service tens of millions of pounds. It also fined Flynn Pharma a distributor of another anti-epilepsy drug the lesser amount of £5.2 million (€6.1 million) for similarly overcharging the NHS.

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Some banks looking to leave London Photo Credit: theendup shutterstock

By John Smith IF there is one fact of life that one can be fairly sure about, it is that banks are at best amoral and at worst totally immoral. Certainly and to some extent they understandably want to make sure that their financial position is as protected as possible, even though they may only still be in business because of the generosity of various governments who have diverted funds from the taxpayer to support their financial errors and in many cases wrongdoing!

There are already positive noises being made by eight EU capitals encouraging banks to move their business. Now that Britain is due to sever its direct links with the European Union and it looks as if London could be excluded from the euro passport system, various banks have started looking for a safe bolthole within the EU from which to run their ‘wholesale’ businesses. According to Benoit de Juvigny, a French financial regulator, many international banks are looking to Paris as an option. According to the BBC, there are already

PARIS: Could it be the new banking capital? positive noises being made by eight EU capitals encouraging banks to move their business to Amsterdam, Bratislava, Dublin, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Madrid, Paris or

Valletta and in some cases at least, international banks have already started to undertake due diligence research in order to ensure that they would be able to operate

subsidiaries from their chosen city. Whilst it would be unfair to accuse these cities (and no doubt others to follow) of acting like jackals fighting over a carcass, it is obvious that once Britain does leave the Union, it will find competition hard in many areas and the retention of business such as in the banking sector could become an expensive operation. What is also worrying is that despite all that has gone wrong with banks in the past and the fact that members of the Union are in theory supposed to work together, it is more than speculation that at least one of those scrabbling for the new business may be prepared to relax legislation and control in order to attract international banks which could result in another financial disaster in the medium term. Perhaps an unshackled Britain could actually find a way of wooing bankers back to London by seeing what concessions other countries are making and then topping them. Alternatively, the underworld needs somewhere to safely deposit its illegally gained funds and perhaps the time is right to open the equivalent of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (also known as BCCI or the Bank of Crooks and Cocaine International) which had its headquarters in London before spectacularly being closed down in 1991.

Tata Steel and unions in principle agreement AFTER recognising the importance of India as a strong financial target, UK governments were happy to see an influx of investment into UK industry by Indian businesses but after some years, it came as a great disappointment when these companies started to have financial difficulties or decided that they wanted to divest themselves of their British financial interests. Once such company was Tata, the massive industrial operation that had taken over most of the British Steel industry which announced in March of this year that it wanted to either sell its UK businesses or in a worst scenario close them down. Thousands of workers, mostly employed in Wales were left facing future financial and work insecurity, especially when it appeared that apart from a relatively small division, there was little hope of finding a buyer for the business. Now, following recent meetings between Tata and the two main unions representing workers in the plants - Community and Unite - it has been announced that subject to a ballot of workers the company would continue to operate the business and invest further to make it a viable and profitable concern.

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KOUSHIK CHATTERJEE: Group executive director of Tata Steel. T h e ma in points of a gre e me nt w hic h should satisfy the workforce are: A guaranteed, minimum five-year commitment to keeping two blast furnaces at the

Port Talbot plant. A £1 billion (€1.17 billion) investment plan to be implemented over a 10-year period in order to keep the manufacture of steel

running at Port Talbot. An expression from Tata that it would commit to avoid making compulsory redundancies for at least five years. Whilst all of this is very positive, the only possible sticking point will be over pensions where the company wants to replace the existing scheme for one which sees a new scheme requiring no more than 10 per cent of salary contribution from the company and 6 per cent from employees. Both union representatives and Koushik Chatterjee, group executive director of Tata Steel and executive director for its European business expressed their pleasure at the outcome of the meeting, but stressed that the government still had a great deal to do to ensure that the company was supported especially as far as fair external competition and cost of energy are concerned. Workers will need to balance the positive out com e of seei ng t hei r j obs pr ot ect ed against the new pension proposals which the uni ons bel i eve i s t he best deal i t coul d achieve, although they are not making a positive recommendation to their members concerning this particular matter. In the event that Tata employees vote to reject the deal, then there is every possibility they will find it hard to invest further and may well withdraw from the UK completely.

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CRISTOBAL MONTORO: Spanish Minister of Finance and Public Administration.

By John Smith UNDER pressure from leftwing allies in parliament who want to see a relaxation of austerity and the European Union which wants to see the Spanish economy much more under control, the government of Mariano Rajoy and Cristobal Montoro, Spanish Minister of Finance and Public Administration have had to try very hard to produce a budget for 2017 which will be acceptable to all parties. They are looking to increase taxes by some €4.8 billion by collecting certain monies in advance rather than arrears and hope to pull in additional funds by increasing the purchase tax of alcohol (except beer and wine) as well as cigarettes and tobacco. In addition, following the example of other European states, there will be a new tax on soft drinks with high sugar content and although it is suggested that such a tax is not to raise funds but to alert the public to the dangers of these

There will be a new tax on soft drinks with high sugar content which will produce more revenue. drinks, it is interesting that it is likely to produce more new revenue than the increase in tax on alcohol and tobacco. The government wants to ensure that people are paying tax on their earnings and to reduce the amount spent on the so-called black economy and is therefore reducing the limit of cash settlements of transactions from €2,500 to €1,000, although this could back fire on the local councils who up to now have been able to accept the larger sums via bank deposits. Speaking of local councils, 2,452 have applied for the cadastral value of properties to be increased and whilst this could not be done in time for the current budget, government is expected to approve this in principle during the

year as it will make those local councils less reliant on national hand outs, assuming the residents can afford to pay any increased rates. It was originally thought that approval of increased property taxes would be deferred for a year alongside certain environmental taxes and local death duties, but a codicil within the December 2 approval document covered the cadastral increase. None of this is enough and after having hit the pension pot once again to allow for a Christmas bonus pay out, the government is not only going to have to consider what it will do there, but it has also promised to boost income by fighting tax fraud, making collection of IVA speedier and more efficient as well as collecting monies owed to government more competently. Time will tell whether these actions will be enough to increase sufficiently to satisfy the EU, but if that is the case, then it is possible that the fragile alliance within parliament could be shattered.

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Boris Johnson was right about Saudi LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT BORIS JOHNSON was 100 per cent correct with his ‘proxy wars’ remarks regarding Saudi Arabia. It is merely another example of the deed this nation does best of all – delegate. Having lived among them for some eight years I can categorically state that, in my opinion, they are the most arrogant hypocrites on the planet. If they were not floating on a sea of money, they would be fighting for survival, and probably losing! Instead, sitting in their ivory towers they get everyone else to do their dirty work for them. Cashing in on the fact that this world is run by greed, money and the resulting power it brings, they continue to get away with just about everything. Their human rights record is atrocious. The only difference now, is

HUMAN RIGHTS: Their record is atrocious.

that Koreans, Pakistanis, Somalis, Filipinos, etc. get paid, but generally a mere pittance. Homosexuality is a topping offence, yet the country is rife with men so highly sexed nothing is safe from their amorous intentions. (I was propositioned at least once or twice a day; but I was much prettier then!) They insist on building mosques all over the world, but refuse to allow any trace of alternative religions in their country. Alcohol is banned yet, when I was there, they were the biggest importers of Johnnie Walker Whisky in the world. In Jeddah they have the largest canvas-covered area in the world. All air conditioned and able to accommodate over a million people. How many refugees could this area accommodate? Ha! No, I’m afraid money buys it all my friends and they have enough to purchase everyone. On our own subservient heads be it. Keep the Faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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YOU can tell Christmas isn’t far off when the annual ‘families ripped off by unscrupulous and entirely predictable seasonal Winter Wonderland theme-park extravaganza’ is upon us. This is like Groundhog Day, yet another year, yet another traditional Christmas fiasco. For the past few years problems at these Winter Wonderland events have been highlighted by the media and still people fork out to stand in long queues in ‘boggy’ fields to see dodgy Santas in tacky outfits and donkeys sporting cardboard antlers expecting the experience to be some sort of Disneyland. Why? You’ll recall ‘The Magical Journey’ attraction created by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen at the UK’s Belfry

Golf Club promising ‘the most amazing Christmas experience that Planet Earth has ever seen’ was temporarily cancelled in 2014 following a barrage of complaints from angry parents and children left in tears to find hour-long queues for swearing Santas and chav elves. A so-called Winter Wonderland in Milton Keynes was cancelled in 2013 after a deluge of complaints of Santas ‘dressed in outfits from Poundland’ and smoking elves, while in 2008 at Lapland New Forest ‘Santa got attacked and an elf got smacked in the face and pushed into a pram.’ All helping to put the grot into grotto! This year, the Bakewell Winter Wonderland was branded a ‘shambles’ on opening last month after complaints visitors were forced to walk through muddy fields only to find... no Santa. The glitter dust included pitiful stalls, non-existent reindeer, Santa’s Grotto still under construction - plus

The rip-off Winter ‘Blunderland’ of Grotty Grottos is upon us

LAURENCE LLEWELYN-BOWEN: Created the Magical Journey.

two-hour queues to meet Santa when he eventually turned up. This happens every year. But if held in November in sodden fields, what sort of magical Christmas treat do you realistically expect? Why not instead look in the local paper for any German markets or other special events nearby. There’s probably more fun to be had at a local church’s Christmas Fayre than at these ‘blunderlands.’ So, in conclusion, you get to a ‘Winter Wonderland’ entrance, look inside, see an absolute ‘shambles’... and still pay to enter? Mugs? Gullible? Daft? Answers on a postcard to: ‘Santa, North Pole.’ Nora Johnson’s psychological/suspense crime 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.

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Deposit monies lost in the off-plan Spanish property nightmare can now be recovered SPAIN’S Supreme Court could finally offer closure to an estimated 100,000 British buyers whose dreams of owning a place in the sun ended in a nightmare in 2008 when developers and builders went bankrupt or simply left properties unfinished. The landmark ruling states that the banks were responsible along with property developers for the missing money deposited into their accounts. This will enable British victims to potentially claim back billions in lost deposits, according to research by the law firm Spanish Legal Reclaims. Now buyers who lost their payments and never received their offplan property can claim back their money directly from the banks involved, even in the case where they had previously taken the property developer to court. This at last is giving victims the rightful chance to get their money back. Although official data is not available, Spanish Legal Reclaims estimates that Spanish banks could be

STEPHANIE DAVIS: Lost €75,000.

OFF-PLAN PROPERTY: Buyers who lost payments can now claim back from the banks involved. forced to refund up to €15 billion to off-plan buyers from across Europe who lost their deposits in the crash. One such person caught in these tragic circumstances was Stephanie Davis and her late husband who lost around €75,000. They intended to

buy their ‘place in the sun’ on the Costa del Sol and had paid a deposit plus several stage payments totalling half of the €150,000 asking price. Stephanie is now in the expert hands of Spanish Legal Reclaims who are based in Barcelona and in

the process of claiming her money back on a no-win, no-fee basis. Spanish Legal Reclaims is a longstanding, well regarded, Englishspeaking legal company and is expert in this type of claim. It is currently helping hundreds of UK

citizens in this position right now and can provide free advice with no obligation on a no win, no fee basis. Spanish Legal Reclaims can be contacted by telephone in Spain on 936 804 563 or from the UK on Freefone 0800 689 0687. Alternatively you can email: info@spanish legalreclaims.com or visit www.spanishlegalreclaims.com.

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A Christmas shambles in Almuñecar

Witchdoctor in a dress WHY do these uneducated people with their Bronze Age superstitions about sky fairies think they can tell the rest of us how to live? What is it to do with them what the rest of us do on Sundays? We do not tell them they must not grovel on their knees to empty air, while listening to the local witchdoctor in a dress. We can do without their blatant lies about pretending to care about Sunday being a family day. On my first

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LIKE many, I am looking forward to the festive season and all that comes with it. So I was very happy to read in the EWN last week that the Christmas lights would be switched on in Almuñecar on Saturday the 2nd. I have been living here on and off for the last eight years and was surprised every year again by the decora t i v e l i g h t s, t h e v a rio u s beautiful trees and the wonderful and sp e c i a l a t m o sp h e re in th e town square. I also read that a new company now took care of the decorations etc due to financial cuts... well did they cut! The Christmas lights in the street look like they have been last used 30 years ago and since been stored in a cow barn (lots already ‘out of light’ after two nights). A kind of Christmas market on the s q u a r e , wh i c h t a k es u p s o much space and now makes concerts and Christmas plays impossible the r e a n d a d d e d w ith s o me poor pine trees, pulled from the beaches of the Costa de la Luz. The designer of this mismatch has also dropped a pile of wood in the middle of all this, (expect it to be lit one day when dried) fenced off by some roadwork fencing. But worst of all... NO TREE!! Is this a case of ‘penny wise and pound stupid’? The town hall of Almuñ e c a r c a n ’t b e th at p o o r? And also so inconsistent! This Christmas cut makes the town look cheap and poor and without any ambience for the upcoming festivities. Apart from creating a signature for the tourists, I think the people of Almuñecar deserve more than this shambles given for their Fiesta de la Luz... Ann Olivier

A needless death? THE tragic pictures of the flooded homes are enough to make you weep. All of us know that natural disasters can overwhelm a place, but do the Spanish really make enough provision for dealing with this amount of water? I know it’s not usual, but we know it will rain heavily like that again. So why not build the drainage systems that can cope? Would it really cost

visit to christian America in 1980, I was surprised to find so many s h o p s o p en o n S unda y, unlike mainly secular Britain at the time with its so many empty churches. Michael Hill

A fee to stay in the EU I READ this week that the chief EU Brexit negotiator Guy Verhofstadt has stated he supports the mo tio n th a t w o u l d a llow e xpa t Brits to pay a fee to Brussels so they can keep their EU membership. Is it not enough that we put millions of euros into the Spanish economy every year, that now they

that much? I am not saying the UK handles this better, but there at least you expect the rain to be heavy and persistent. The pictures of the firefighters and divers struggling to free the young woman in Estepona were heartbreaking. She must have been terrified. If someone deliberately locked her inside that building they should face the full force of the law. Alison, Alicante

want us to pay as well? I think we expats are in a very iffy situation. What with T May’s buffoon Johnson and now Verhofstadt, it seems to me that the only hope we have is the Spanish Prime Minster who in the past has said that our situation in Spain would not change. We have heard that sort of thing in the past. It’s a shame we can’t pa c k up a nd go ba c k to the U K and plant ourselves on the benefit s ys te m, the n the G ove rnme nt would understand how we benefit their system by not being there, after all we are the ones that have paid our 45 years and now deserve to be treated with a bit more respect and consideration. It would also show Spain just how much we put into their country. The ex-

pats in Spain need a voice, then we will be treated fairly. Ron Chivers

Doubling down A CONCISE, good summary. Hillary was elected president of California. Trump was elected president of the U nited St at es. Per i od. The protests since then are mostly by e a s ily l ed, wr ongl y educat ed youngsters incited by paid rabble rous e rs f unded by peopl e l i ke George Soros. The Democratic Party itself is doubling down on stupidity. “We need more big government, more government spend-

ing, more regulation.” What part of no do you not understand. Love the quote from Robert Frost: ‘Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can’t say it… and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it.’ Frank Barone

General Trump DOES anyone else worry that Donald Trump’s inner circle now has t hr ee gener al s i n i t and a fourth might also be on the way? A lot of people voted for Trump because he speaks his mind and doesn’t sit on the fence. If I were in America I think I’d have done the same. Giving the political establishment a good shake-up can’t be a bad thing can it? But why is it US generals get involved in public life to this extent. You don’t get to be a gener al by pussy- f oot i ng ar ound, but t hat doesn’t m ean diplomacy has to be a rude word. Mending fences after you’ve mouthed off is never easy. Bill, Malaga

Christmas cards TO t he Br i t s t hat ar e sendi ng Christmas cards home, please be advised. The Calahonda post office charges double the stamp if the envelope is not white and oblong. If it is white and oblong the stamp cost is under 80 cents, but if the envelope is coloured and a different shape it cost €1.50 per card. As was explained by the post office, the cards or letters would have t o be sor t ed by hand. Not sure I believe that. I f you have a l ot of car ds t o send an extra 70 cents per card mounts up. Merry Christmas. Trilby

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Throw the book at them Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man OK I am pretty much grumpy with the whole world this week. Let’s start with the real serious stuff. Don’t tell me that those football clubs did not have a clue what was going on or some suspicion that children were being abused by members of their staff. Some have admitted they had. Chelsea made a payment to one victim who had to sign a non-disclosure document. Why? Because they wanted it to just go away. I hope they get the book thrown at them. It’s typical of big organisations that just want to buy their way out. It is unacceptable these people can hurt our children and appear to do it unnoticed. It makes my blood boil and my heart break. The bravery of the men now coming forward must be applauded and idiots like Eric Bristow should just keep their mouths shut. What is it with this lunatic Trump? I can’t believe what he tweets. He managed this week to knock 20 per cent off Boeing’s share price by saying the new Airforce One was too dear and the order should be cancelled.

He may be right but don’t tweet about it! Call them in and discuss it. Also, the racists he’s bringing in to advise him are scary. Google Steve Bannon - it’s terrifying. You know it’s wrong when David Duke, head of the KKK, thinks you’re making good choices! In other news, the Beckhams have allowed, and are promoting, their 11-year-old son Cruz to sing a charity song for Christmas. It’s fine if that’s what you want but remember you can’t put the genie back in the bottle. You have now put him out in the public domain and you can never play the privacy card again. He’s 11 - let him have a childhood. You can milk your fame for every cent but these things often end in tears... or worse. Mrs S and I watch all the junk TV: X Factor, Strictly, I’m a Celeb and quite enjoy them. What I don’t enjoy is that nobody does great anymore... they ‘smash’ it. That’s all you hear. You smashed that dance, you smashed that song, and you smashed that task. As I recall if you smash something you break it. STOP IT! Just say, ‘Well done, you did great.’ We went to Miramar for our ‘after Christmas recce.’ We have a look at all the stuff we want for Christmas then go back and buy them in the sales. It saves a fortune and you get twice as many pressies!

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School bus checks 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.

SCHOOL BUSES: Undergoing checks.

SCHOOL buses carry around 230,000 students to and from school every day in Spain. As a result, the Guardia Civil traffic department, assisted by the Local Police, have been carrying out routine safety checks on buses carrying some of the most vulnerable road users, to ensure they are up to standards. In one of the most shocking checks, it was reported by officers that one of the drivers of a school bus, carrying children, tested positive for cocaine. As well as testing drivers, the vehicles were also under inspection checking that all documentation is in place including insurance and that the driver is authorised to drive the vehicle. All safety functions of the bus are checked as well as seatbelts. All new

buses must have seatbelts, but there are a number of older vehicles on the roads in which seatbelts were never installed and are still allowed in service as the law only came into force in 2007 making them mandatory in all new vehicles. The use of seatbelts in these vehicles reduce fatal injuries by 90 per cent in the event of a crash when properly fastened. In 2015, school transport vehicles were involved in 27 accidents. Fourteen of them occurred on intercity roads and 13 on urban roads. Thankfully there were no fatalities in these accidents but nine injuries were reported. The most common contributing factors relating to these accidents were distractions or inappropriate speed.

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Is a Spanish permit needed? I AM a 72-year-old Englishman and have lived in Mallorca for the last eight years. I hold permanent residency. At the moment I have a UK driving licence which has to be renewed every three years. People tell me that I need to change it now to a Spanish permit. Are they correct? G S (Mallorca) Yes, they are right. You are now driving illegally. If you officially reside in Spain, you need a Spanish driving permit. EU law requires that a person must hold a driving licence issued in his country of official residence. Further, you cannot legally renew your UK licence be-

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

cause you do not reside there. Go to your nearest Centro Medico de Reconocimiento Autorizado, which is the authorised medical examination

centre for drivers. You will have to pass the eye test and play the video game for coordination. If you pass the exams, the medical centre will send your data to the Traffic Department and you should receive your new Spanish permit in the post in a few weeks. This is called a ‘canje,’ an exchange.

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 Countdown 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Jamie’s Night Before Christmas 12:00pm Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Jamie’s Cracking Christmas Bites 1:15pm Jamie’s Comfort Food Bites 1:25pm A Christmas Wedding Tail 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Coast v Country 5:00pm Deal or No Deal on Tour 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 Alan Carr’s Happy Hour 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm The Last Leg 12:05am 8 Out of 10 Cats

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 Dickinson’s Real Deal 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 Vicious 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:40pm Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous 1:45am Jackpot247 4:00am ITV Nightscreen

7:00am You’ve Been Framed! 7:25am Dinner Date 8:15am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 10:00am Coronation Street 10:30am Psych 11:25am Scorpion 12:20pm Dinner Date 1:20pm Emmerdale 1:50pm Emmerdale 2:20pm Coronation Street 2:50pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm Funniest Ever You’ve Been Framed! Gold 8:00pm You’ve Been Framed! 8:30pm You’ve Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Mask 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm The Mask 12:05am Family Guy

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Doctor in the House George and Mildred Heartbeat Wycliffe Wild at Heart Judge Judy Judge Judy Murder, She Wrote Wycliffe Rosemary and Thyme An Avonlea Christmas Doctor in the House You’re Only Young Twice George and Mildred Cameraman to the Queen Murder, She Wrote Foyle’s War Mr Selfridge Mrs Biggs Elizabeth: The Golden Age FYI Daily Elizabeth: The Golden Age Long Lost Family Rory Bremner’s Great British Views

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The Wine Show The Chase Quincy, M.E. Ironside The Professionals The Chase Cash Cowboys Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Counting Cars Counting Cars Quincy, M.E. Ironside Counting Cars Counting Cars Cash Cowboys Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Steve Mcqueen: Motorcycle Movie Star Tomorrow Never Dies FYI Daily Tomorrow Never Dies Jackie Brown FYI Daily Jackie Brown Tommy Cooper

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

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 Toby’s Travelling Circus The Wright Stuff 5 News The Christmas Gift I’m Not Ready for Christmas Christmas Carol 5 News at 5 Police Interceptors 2016: Terror in Europe The Gadget Show Christmas Makes You Laugh Out Loud 22 Jump Street 5 News 22 Jump Street The Other Guys

8:35am The Marine 4: Moving Target 10:10am Exodus: Gods and Kings 12:45pm Ant-Man 2:45pm Spectre 5:15pm Walking Tall 7:00pm Ant-Man 9:00pm Spectre 11:35pm The Matrix Revolutions 1:50am 2 Fast 2 Furious

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Raising Helen Sister Act Galaxy Quest The Intern The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Krampus The Wedding Ringer The Intern The Night Before Entourage Bad Bromance Superfast

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 Animals Unleashed 11:30am Animals Unleashed 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 The Big Bang Theory 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory 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 Carjackers 9:00pm The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 11:25pm The Big Bang Theory 11:55pm The Big Bang Theory 12:20am Tattoo Fixers

7:00am The Great Gilly Hopkins 8:45am Hail, Caesar! 10:35am Risen 12:35pm Midnight Special 2:35pm Zoolander 2 4:20pm Hail, Caesar! 6:20pm The Physician An English orphan (Tom Payne) with an extraordinary gift travels to Persia to study medicine. 9:00pm Zoolander 2 11:00pm Risen 1:00am Chastity Bites 2:40am Midnight Special 4:40am Ant-Man: Behind the Scenes A behind-the-scenes look at Marvel’s superhero adventure starring Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas. 5:10am The Great Gilly Hopkins

FRIDAY TV

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

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7:00am Cricket 1:00pm Cricket’s Greatest 1:30pm Cricket’s Greatest 2:00pm NFL Highlights 3:00pm Cricket 4:00pm Cricket 5:00pm Live the Csa Slam T20 Challenge 8:30pm NFL Highlights 9:30pm Cricket 10:30pm Cricket 11:30pm A League of Their Own Year 12:30am More Than a Game 1:00am More Than a Game 1:30am Cricket 2:30am Sporting Triumphs 2:45am Cricket 3:45am Cricket Day one of the fifth Test between India and England at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 4:45am Cricket

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Home Comforts at Christmas 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:15pm The Contenders 3:15pm Bargain Hunt 4:15pm Escape to the Country 5:00pm Final Score 6:30pm BBC News 6:40pm BBC London News 6:50pm Pointless 7:40pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:55pm Michael Mcintyre’s Big Show 10:55pm BBC News 11:15pm The National Lottery Live 11:25pm Match of the Day 12:45am The NFL Show 1:15am Old School with the Hairy Bikers 2:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:50am BBC News

8:25am Scrambled! 8:30am Nerds and Monsters. Molting Day 8:50am Horrid Henry 9:10am The Powerpuff Girls 9:30am Be Cool, ScoobyDoo! Mystery 101 10:05am Adventure Time 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Carry on Follow That Camel 12:20pm Judge Rinder 1:25pm ITV News and Weather 1:35pm This Time Next Year 2:35pm Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 4:20pm Thunderbirds are Go 4:45pm ITV News London 5:00pm ITV News and Weather 5:15pm The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 8:30pm The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 11:40pm ITV News and Weather 11:55pm Private Benjamin 1:55am Jackpot247

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Holiday Affair The Bishop’s Wife This Farming Life This Farming Life Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Island Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Island Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Island The Odd Life of Timothy Green Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger! Dad’s Army Operation Snow Tiger Walt Disney Disney’s A Christmas Carol QI XL Porridge The Making of Young Men Balletboyz - Young Men Chances Are This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

8:00pm Queen Elizabeth I: A Timewatch Guide 9:00pm The Last Journey of the Magna Carta King 10:00pm Modus 10:45pm Modus 11:30pm Top of the Pops David Jensen presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 11th November 1982. 12:00am Ultimate Number 1s 1:00am Agnetha: Abba and After 2:00am Kings of 70s Romance 3:00am Burt Bacharach: A Life in Song 4:30am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the... (read more)

7:10am Three Peaks Yacht Race 8:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am The Morning Line 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:25am The Big Bang Theory 11:50am The Simpsons 12:15pm The Simpsons 12:45pm The Dog Who Saved the Holidays 2:30pm Channel 4 Racing 5:05pm The Simpsons 5:35pm The Simpsons 6:05pm Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas 6:40pm Arthur Christmas 8:30pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Tree of the Year with Ardal O’Hanlon 10:00pm It Was Alright in the 1970’s 11:00pm Escape Plan 1:15am Before I Go to Sleep 3:25am 60 Days in Jail 4:20am Kirstie and Phil’s Love it or List it

8:45am Paw Patrol 9:05am Blaze and the Monster Machines 9:35am Noddy in Toyland 9:50am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:00am Shimmer and Shine 10:25am Peppa Pig 10:35am Peppa Pig 10:45am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 11:05am Jelly Jamm 11:15am The Gadget Show 12:15pm A Cinderella Christmas 2:05pm Christmas Cookies 3:50pm Love Always, Santa 5:35pm Christmas Under Wraps 6:35pm 5 News Weekend 6:40pm Christmas Under Wraps 7:25pm Space Cowboys 8:25pm 5 News Weekend 8:30pm Space Cowboys 10:00pm Football on 5 11:00pm Football on 5 11:30pm The Funny Thing About... Christmas 12:30am Greatest Ever Christmas Songs

7:50am Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 8:00am Baby Daddy 8:30am Baby Daddy 9:00am How I Met Your Mother 10:00am Made in Chelsea 11:00am Celebrity Couples Come Dine with Me 12:05pm Melissa and Joey 12:35pm Melissa and Joey 1:00pm Melissa and Joey 1:30pm Melissa and Joey 2:00pm Black-Ish 2:30pm Black-Ish 3:00pm Diary of a Wimpy Kid 5:00pm The Goldbergs 5:30pm The Goldbergs 6:00pm The Goldbergs 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 12:20am Gogglebox

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:40am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:35pm Catchphrase 1:35pm You’ve Been Framed! 2:35pm Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas 3:35pm Peter Pan 4:35pm FYI Daily 4:40pm Peter Pan 5:45pm Snow Dogs 6:45pm FYI Daily 6:50pm Snow Dogs 8:00pm You’ve Been Framed! 9:00pm Scorpion 10:00pm A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas 11:50pm Family Guy 12:20am Family Guy 12:45am Family Guy 1:15am Mom 1:40am American Dad! 2:10am Bring it On 3:10am FYI Daily 3:15am Bring it On 4:00am Teleshopping

7:00am Movies Now 7:10am The Belles of St. Trinian’s 8:15am FYI Daily 8:20am The Belles of St. Trinian’s 8:50am Columbo: By Dawn’s Early Light 10:55am A Touch of Frost 12:50pm A Touch of Frost 2:50pm Foyle’s War 4:50pm Midsomer Murders 6:55pm Midsomer Murders 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm The Booze Cruise III 12:00am Inspector Morse Police drama series featuring Colin Dexter’s enigmatic chief inspector and his sidekick Sergeant Lewis. 2:15am Wycliffe 3:10am ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 3:30am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

7:05am Motorsport UK 7:55am Bundesliga 8:50am Rugby Sevens World Series Highlights 9:20am Cash Cowboys 10:20am Cash Cowboys 11:20am Storage Wars 11:50am Pawn Stars 1:40pm The Great Outdoors 2:45pm FYI Daily 2:50pm The Great Outdoors 3:30pm Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure 4:30pm FYI Daily 4:35pm Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure 5:15pm Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey 6:15pm FYI Daily 6:20pm Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey 7:10pm On Her Majesty’s Secret Service 8:15pm FYI Daily 8:20pm On Her Majesty’s Secret Service 10:00pm The Specialist 11:05pm FYI Daily 11:10pm The Specialist 12:10am Inside Man

1:05pm Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation 3:25pm The Da Vinci Code 6:00pm The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 9:00pm Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation 11:25pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 1:25am Backdraft 3:55am The Top Ten Show 2016

7:00am Midnight Special 9:00am Moana: Special 9:30am The Great Gilly Hopkins 11:15am Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip 1:00pm Zoolander 2 2:45pm The Top Ten Show 2016 3:00pm Risen 5:00pm The Top Ten Show 2016 5:15pm Hail, Caesar! 7:15pm Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip 9:00pm Zoolander 2 10:45pm Midnight Special A desperate father struggles to keep his young son out of the hands of religious fanatics and government 12:45am Chastity Bites 2:20am The Physician 5:00am The Great Gilly Hopkins

7:50am 9:15am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:35pm 7:25pm 7:55pm 8:55pm 9:55pm 11:25pm 12:10am 12:50am 1:20am 2:20am 4:05am

8:15am Christmas with the Kranks 10:10am Bad Santa 11:55am The House Bunny 1:40pm The Cable Guy 3:25pm Hitch 5:30pm Bridget Jones’s Diary 7:15pm Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 9:00pm Get Hard 10:45pm The House Bunny 12:35am Rush Hour 2 2:15am Search Party 4:00am South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut

SATURDAY TV

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

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Game Changers Premier League Preview 2016/17 The Fantasy Football Club Soccer A.M. Football Gillette Soccer Saturday Football EFL Goals Nissan Game of the Day Nissan Match Choice Football NFL Greatest Games Live NFL Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs A look back at some of sport’s greatest triumphs.

7:00am Cricket 1:00pm Sporting Rivalries 1:30pm Live European Champions Cup Rugby 4:15pm Cricket 5:15pm Cricket 6:15pm Live European Champions Cup Rugby 8:45pm Cricket 9:45pm Cricket 10:45pm NFL - America’s Game 11:45pm Sporting Triumphs 12:00am EFL Goals 12:30am Sporting Rivalries 1:00am Football 1:30am Football A match from the Premier League. 2:00am Football 2:30am Football 3:00am Football 3:30am Football 4:00am Football 4:30am Sporting Triumphs 4:45am Cricket

E W N 15 - 21 December 2016 / Costa del Sol

7:00am Breakfast 8:40am 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 Flog It! 3:10pm Elizabeth at 90: A Family Tribute 4:40pm Planet Earth II 5:40pm Songs of Praise 6:15pm BBC News 6:30pm BBC London News 6:40pm Countryfile 7:40pm Sports Personality of the Year 10:00pm The Apprentice 11:00pm The Apprentice: You’re Hired 12:00am BBC News 12:20am BBC London News 12:30am Walliams and Friends 1:00am Have I Got a Bit More News for You 1:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:50am BBC News

8:30am Nerds and Monsters. Zanit-Clops 8:50am Horrid Henry 9:10am The Powerpuff Girls 9:30am Thunderbirds are Go 10:05am Adventure Time 10:25am All Stars 12:20pm Let’s Do Christmas with Gino and Mel 1:15pm ITV News and Weather 1:20pm Off Their Rockers 1:50pm The Incredible Hulk 3:55pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 5:45pm Santa Claus 7:40pm ITV News London 7:50pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm All Star Mr and Mrs Christmas Special 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm ITV News and Weather 11:20pm Hot Fuzz 1:35am Jackpot247 4:00am Motorsport UK 4:50am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

7:20am A to Z of TV Gardening 8:05am Big Dreams Small Spaces 9:05am Countryfile 10:00am Natural World 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm The A to Z of TV Cooking 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm Tom Kerridge Cooks Christmas 2:30pm Equestrian 5:35pm Full Steam Ahead 6:35pm The Terminal 8:40pm Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV 9:20pm Best of British 10:00pm Victoria Wood’s MidLife Christmas 11:00pm Victoria Wood: At It Again 12:30am Last Chance Harvey 1:55am Countryfile 2:50am Holby City 3:50am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

8:00pm Danielle De Niese: The Birth of an Opera 9:00pm The Barber of Seville from Glyndebourne 11:45pm Lucy Worsley: Mozart’s London Odyssey 12:45am Horizon Series exploring topical scientific issues. 1:45am How to Build a Jumbo Jet Engine 2:45am Inside Porton Down: Britain’s Secret Weapons Research Facility Dr Michael Mosley investigates Britain’s most secretive and controversial military research base, Porton Down, on its 100th anniversary 3:45am How to Build... Britain’s Secret Engineers 4:45am This is BBC Four

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Christmas Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:35am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:20am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:20pm You’ve Been Framed! 2:20pm The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol 2:45pm Santa Paws II: The Santa Pups 3:45pm FYI Daily 3:50pm Santa Paws II: The Santa Pups 4:40pm Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas 5:40pm FYI Daily 5:45pm Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas 6:05pm Catchphrase 7:05pm The X Factor Winner’s Story 8:10pm The Amazing SpiderMan 9:10pm FYI Daily 9:15pm The Amazing SpiderMan 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy

7:00am 8:00am 8:05am 8:45am 9:45am 10:45am 11:45am 12:45pm 2:45pm 4:45pm 5:45pm 5:50pm 6:55pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:10am 1:10am 1:15am 2:05am 3:55am 4:45am

George and Mildred FYI Daily George and Mildred Heartbeat Heartbeat An Avonlea Christmas An Avonlea Christmas Agatha Christie’s Marple Columbo: The Conspirators Casablanca FYI Daily Casablanca Agatha Christie’s Marple Meet the Penguins Land of the Midnight Sun Wycliffe Wimbledon FYI Daily Wimbledon Lewis Wycliffe May the Best House Win

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7:15am 7:45am 8:10am 8:40am 9:05am 9:35am 10:00am 10:30am 1:30pm 3:05pm 5:10pm 5:45pm 6:10pm 8:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am 1:40am 3:15am 4:05am 5:00am

Gillette World Sport Frasier Frasier Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Sunday Brunch Lewis v Nico: F1 2016 Inkheart The Snowman Channel 4 News Cars Britain’s Wildest Weather Humans Gogglebox About a Boy Before I Go to Sleep 60 Days in Jail Kirstie and Phil’s Love it or List it Location, Location, Location Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer face the challenge of a double-header that’s all about postcodes and pickiness.

7:00am The Wine Show 7:55am Fifth Gear 8:40am Rugby Sevens World Series Highlights 9:15am The Motorbike Show 10:15am The Motorbike Show 11:15am Storage Wars 11:40am Pawn Stars 12:05pm Pawn Stars 12:35pm Pawn Stars 1:00pm Pawn Stars 1:30pm Pawn Stars 1:55pm Pawn Stars 2:25pm Rio Bravo 3:25pm FYI Daily 3:30pm Rio Bravo 5:15pm The Horse Soldiers 6:25pm FYI Daily 6:30pm The Horse Soldiers 7:40pm Diamonds are Forever 8:55pm FYI Daily 9:00pm Diamonds are Forever 10:00pm The Deer Hunter 11:05pm FYI Daily 11:10pm The Deer Hunter 1:45am Hell on Wheels 2:40am Quincy, M.E. 3:45am Ironside

7:40am 7:50am 8:00am 8:05am 8:15am 8:30am 8:40am 9:00am 9:25am 9:40am 10:00am 10:25am 10:45am 11:00am 12:30pm 1:30pm 3:15pm 5:00pm 6:45pm 9:00pm 9:55pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:05pm 11:55pm 2:00am

Wanda and the Alien Zack and Quack Seaside Antics Fireman Sam Pip Ahoy! Little Princess Paw Patrol Blaze and the Monster Machines Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Shimmer and Shine Peppa Pig Jelly Jamm Football on 5 The Gadget Show A Perfect Christmas List Lost Letter Mysteries for Christmas The Christmas Scrooge Michael Buble at Christmas 5 News Weekend Hercules 5 News Weekend Hercules Snitch Super Casino

11:20am Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials 1:35pm John Wick 3:25pm The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 6:45pm Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials 9:00pm The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 11:10pm John Wick 1:05am Fast and Furious

7:15am Welcome to Me 8:50am Valentine’s Day 11:00am Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 1:10pm Ted 2 3:10pm Dumb and Dumber 5:00pm Dumb and Dumber To 7:00pm Mamma Mia! 9:00pm Ted 2 11:00pm Drillbit Taylor 12:50am Krampus 2:30am Ricki and the Flash 4:15am Sex Ed

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Animals Unleashed Animals Unleashed Animals Unleashed Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Young and Hungry Hollyoaks Omnibus Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas The Goldbergs 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 Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 Tattoo Fixers Gogglebox

7:00am Risen 9:00am Zoolander 2 11:00am Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip 12:45pm The Physician An English orphan (Tom Payne) with an extraordinary gift travels to Persia to study medicine. 3:25pm The Young Messiah A seven-year-old Jesus still discovering the true extent of his gifts is pursued by a Roman centurion. 5:25pm Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip 7:10pm Hail, Caesar! A studio fixer has a job on his hands when a pampered movie star is kidnapped. 9:00pm The Young Messiah 11:00pm Zoolander 2 12:45am Chastity Bites 2:25am Like Father Like Son

SUNDAY TV

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

Football Football Football Football Football Football The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Live Nissan Super Sunday Live Nissan Super Sunday Spanish Gold Spanish Gold Football Spanish Gold Spanish Gold Football Football Football Goals on Sunday Football Live NFL Football’s Greatest Teams A look at the AC Milan team that lifted the European Cup three times between 1989 and 1994.

7:00am Cricket 12:45pm Football 3:15pm Great Sporting Moments 3:30pm Cricket World Cup Classics 4:30pm Cricket 5:30pm Cricket 6:30pm Live NFL 10:00pm Live NFL 2:00am Premier League Legends 2:30am Great Sporting Moments 2:45am Cricket Day three of the fifth Test as India host England at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. 3:45am Cricket 4:45am Cricket Day four of the fifth Test between India and England at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

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€918,000 amassed by charity muggers A SPANISH couple allegedly exploited their daughter’s medical condition for their own benefit, a court in Catalonia has heard, amassing €918,000 in donations of which the majority was used for their ‘personal enjoyment.’ Eleven-year-old Nadia Nerea Blanca Garau suffers from trichothiodystrophy (TTD), a rare inherited condition which is characterised by sufferers having extremely brittle hair caused by a sulphur deficiency. Severe cases can involve intellectual disability, stunted physical development and early death. Her parents, Fernando Blanco and Margarita Garau, are accused of ‘large scale fraud’ by profiting from her illness, and were arrested on Wednesday, December 7, in the town of La Seu d’Urgell, Lleida Province. The pair began a famous fundraising campaign for their daughter in 2008 which has attracted the support of several

national television stations and seen them make numerous public appearances, but have reportedly spent around €600,000, two-thirds of the proceeds, on themselves.

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Blanco was sentenced to four years in prison in 2000 for fraud. Despite claims by Blanco that the cash was used to travel the globe in search of cutting-edge medical solutions, including trips to Guatemala, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Panama, Russia, India, Finland, and a world expert who dwells in an Afghanistan cave, he has thus far failed to provide any solid evidence. Police investigators have discovered that the €9,800 annual rent for the family’s home is being covered by the charitable foundation created by Blanco, while he also purchased

BLANCO AND GARAU: Officers recovered cash and other valuables from their home. a car valued at €24,500 after donations increased following a recent televised advertising campaign. During a raid on the house itself, officers recovered €1,845 in cash, 32 luxury watches valued at €50,000, high-end electronic equipment, and a

stash of marihuana, with more money, watches, mobile phones and a hand gun seized from the car. Fifty-two-year-old Blanco was detained after attempting to flee a police checkpoint in the region of Cerdanya, with investigators fearing that he

would leave the country after he failed to show up for a planned television appearance. In earlier TV slots, he claimed that he was going to use some of the money to take Nadia to “Houston Children’s Hospital” in order to undergo a procedure which he described as “a genetic

manipulation outlawed in Spain” during which “three holes are made in the back of the neck.” He said that his daughter has already been treated in a similar way by a Mexican neurosurgeon who he was unable to name. Experts replied that the procedure does not exist, with Lluis Montoliu, a researcher on rare diseases, telling El Pais that “the part about the holes in the neck and the cave in Afghanistan are straight out of a comic book.” It has also emerged that Blanco was sentenced to four years in prison in 2000 after he defrauded the company he worked for to the tune of €120,000. The judge overseeing the case has decided that Blanco be imprisoned without bail pending results of the trial, while Garau has been charged and released. Parental responsibility has been rescinded and Nadia is currently staying with a family member in Mallorca as the case continues.

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Anti-Brexit menu launched by restaurant in Madrid By Sam Croft IN a bid to show Brexiteers just what they’re missing, a Madrid restaurant has decided to serve an Anti-Brexit menu. The selection is made up of products from nine countries in the European Union. It has been designed to serve as a reminder of the high standard of cuisine available in the EU and to provide some comfort to Brits who feel that they cannot afford all of their favourite European products owing to recent price hikes in the UK. The restaurant, Metro Bistro, has two locations in the centre of Madrid. Chef and owner Matias Smith pointed out that “our two restaurants are very near to two of the most iconic tourist spots in Madrid, the Plaza Mayor and

the Plaza de España.” Smith indicated that a large part of his clientele are British tourists and that Brexit has been one of the main topics of conversation amongst diners this year. Smith claimed that the lion’s share of his customers wanted to remain in the EU. He reported that many of them have said that they are less likely to shell out for EU products as a result of higher prices following the Brexit referendum. As a result he struck upon the idea of serving a menu which contains some of the very best the EU has to offer. The menu includes prod-

ucts and wines from nine EU countries, including traditional dishes from France, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, and of course Spain, as well as German, French and Portuguese wines. He did however, indic a t e

that they have included a delicious English dessert so that they don’t completely scare off any British customers hungry for something a little closer to home.

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Two years for glass ambush A MAN has been sentenced to two years in prison for smashing another man in the face with a glass outside of a Fuengirola pub. The original incident occurred in January 2011. The man was outside a pub located on the Paseo Maritimo Rey de España. He had previously been involved in an altercation with another man inside the establishment. When he saw the same man in the street, he smashed a glass against his face. The victim was taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries, which were substantial. He had to get a significant amount of stitches in his face to control the bleeding. As a result of the injury, the man suffered severe damage to his left eye. The glass perforated his cornea and lacerated his eyelid, causing him to permanently lose part of his vision in the affected eye. Since the incident he has had to return to the hospital for multiple operations. In addition to the prison sentence, the accused was also ordered to pay a fine of €45,000 for the emotional and physical damage which he inflicted upon the victim.

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Taxi ride AN initiative has been launched which will allow senior citizens without family support to explore Marbella. Free taxis will take the elderly residents to various parts of the city to see the Christmas lights.

Ships visit THREE war ships stopped by Malaga City Port on Monday December 12. Among them was the Irish Samuel Beckett, which became the seafaring vessel to rescue the most migrants this year when it saved 772 people off the coast of Tripoli in Libya in October.

Assault case NATIONAL POLICE officers are investigating an assault which took place on Monday December 12 at a Benalmadena arcade. Several attacks have occurred on arcades in recent years, the worst involving an employee who was attacked with a hammer and died.

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By Matthew Elliott MARBELLA’s disgraced former planning advisor and chief architect from the nationally syndicated ‘Malaya’ corruption case, Juan Antonio Roca, enjoyed the wintry smells of roasted chestnuts after being granted a six-day leave from his prison cell. Roca emerged into the sunlight from his cosy stay at His Majesty’s Pleasure in Alhaurin de la Torre prison last Friday, returning on Wednesday. It was the second time he had been granted leave since he was jailed in March 2006. Since then he has been ushered around different Andalucian prisons as he serves his 20-year sentence, the legal maximum for his many crimes. In granting his venture into the outside world the court recognised that he has served more than half of his sentence and will be committing at least some of that time to raising funds for the serious debt owed to the government

JUAN ANTONIO ROCA: Was granted a six-day leave from his prison cell. in countless civil liabilities. Police will, however, be keeping a close eye on Roca, who was denied bail more than a decade ago as the

courts knew he had hidden financial assets stashed around the globe and was considered a flight risk. Roca oversaw a vast web

of corruption at the heart of the Costa del Sol city that was eventually taken down in one of the biggest cases ever to shock Spain.

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Painting the whole town red A DRUNKEN partygoer spent the eve of the Immaculate Conception holiday in a San Pedro jail cell after rampaging across the town smashing street furniture and leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. The Malaga native, who resides in San Pedro, caused around €500 worth of damage along the boulevard, tearing up chairs and tables from unfortunate restaurants and even ripping plants from the ground. The 40-year-old had spent the December 8 national holiday drinking and, when eventually arrested courtesy of an eye-witness, was so intoxicated he needed medical care. After LocalPolice ensured he was safe, they hauled him off to jail and a doubtlessly horrific hangover.

A Christmas Tale from Tuscany By Dario Poli THE plane landed with a soft bump at Pisa airport. I disembarked and was met by a tall blonde Italian friend by the name of Giovanni. His good looks, striking blue eyes and tall posture, reminded me more of an upstanding German officer, than the traditional stereotype view of an Italian. He greeted me warmly, confirming the various holiday arrangements he had made for my Christmas break in Tuscany. Once settled in his Alfa Romeo, with typical Italian verve, we sped rapidly out of the airport, passing the famous leaning tower and its cathedral, and headed, via an excellent motorway, into the open country, towards our final destination, the popular ski-resort of Abetone situated high in the snow-capped Apennines. To reach the resort we had to traverse through the wonderful rocky countryside of Garfagnana. Crossed by the river Serchio, Garfagnana stretches out amongst rugged hills and richly wooded valleys. Though I was familiar with this region of Tuscany, Giovanni opened my eyes to the many varied local Christ-

mas traditions, whilst driving at enormous speed, one hand casually on the steering wheel, the other, pointing out places of special historical interest to his petrified passenger. He navigated the car with consummate skill, racing along the much narrower winding roads as we headed towards Upper Garfagnana and the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Apuan Alps, alluringly visible in the distance. Near Borgo Mozzano, we saw the spectacular Maddalena Bridge known as the Devil’s bridge because of its peculiar arch shape. In the middle valley of the river Serchio, nature offered us a superb show, as the road runs along the river for a while amongst chestnut groves and lush green valleys which abound, even in winter. We stopped for an espresso at Bagni di Lucca, a secluded paradise surrounded by hills and woods known as the ‘Land of princes and poets,’ due to its popularity with local and foreign poets including Byron, Lamartine, Heine and Shelly who came for inspiration and to enjoy the thermal waters in well run ‘health giving’ establish-

ments. Re-invigorated by the coffee, it was time to move on. Giovanni was determined to reach the ancient fortress town of Castelnuovo by the afternoon. Passing through many picturesque villages, I was finally deposited at a small hotel in the town and my dashing driver left me, M ad da len a Br id ge wi with instructions to be th its pe cu lia r ar ch sh ap e. ready for collection early next morning, which was Christwide in front of an all were empty. Locked and preserved mas Eve. ancient church of medieval design. in a time capsule undisturbed by the Giovanni arrived on the dot, and Two large fierce-looking mules had touch of man. took me on a winding drive up the observed our intrusion into their We climbed steadily upwards along mountain and after one hour, he world. With considerable resentment a narrow muddy well-worn pathway stopped at a lake, then led me on a they jointly insisted in directing their in the forest for about half an hour, hike up a steep hill towards a small attentions on the impudent strangers breathing the intoxicating perfume of unnamed hamlet of about 40 houses, by making a beeline rapidly towards fresh pine and sucking in the biting perched like an eagle’s nest on a us, their intentions unmistakably hospure mountain air, with the first plateau high above us. tile. Just before impact they were falling snowflakes lightly caressing It was built in Roman times and stopped in their tracks by a piercing our cheeks. was occupied by poor farmers until whistle. There stood the figure of SilOut of breath and gasping, we 1950, when they abandoned their vio, our saviour. gratefully found ourselves standing on homes in the Italian exodus to find a narrow plateau about 200 metres prosperity in the United States. Now Part 2 is in next week’s Euro Weekly

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Generous by nature POLICE officers dedicate their lives to helping others and those in Marbella are no different to the rest. This has this year, for the first time, led the city’s branch of IPA, the international police association, to collaborate with campaigns run by Debra (the butterfly skin charity) and Bancosol food bank. For the first, members of the association helped collect clothing and equipment, while for the second they collaborated in food collection campaigns. Local Mayor Jose Bernal praised the generous nature of the IPA members at an event this week attended by IPA branch president Sebastian Suarez and representatives from both charities. Suarez explained that IPA intends to continue helping out with this type of initiative in the future.

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The sky’s the limit By Sam Croft TWO low-cost airlines have announced new routes which will connect Spain with various European cities. easyJet has indicated that in 2017, 10 new Spanish routes will be launched, including one which will link Malaga with Toulouse in France. Norwegian airlines also plans to widen its options with a variety of new routes. Direct flights will link the Costa del Sol with Hanover and

Dusseldorf, beginning on April 29 and May 1, respectively. The Hanover flights will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, whereas the Dusseldorf route will fly four times a week, on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. In addition, the operator’s Irish subsidiary, Norwegian Air International (NAI), has received its definitive foreign oper-

ator ’s licence from the Transport Department of the United States (DOT). This licence will make it possible for the airline to carry out routes between the European Union and the United States. This will create new possibilities for the Malaga Costa del Sol airport, where NAI has one of its seven Spanish bases. The airline’s communications director Alfons Claver indicated that there

are no upcoming flights planned to the United States from the Costa del Sol, but under the new licence, the company could launch transAtlantic routes at any moment. Norwegian Airlines launched its first flight in Spain in 2003. Currently it offers 159 routes at 14 different Spanish airports.

NORWEGIAN AIRLINES: Plans a variety of new routes.

FEATURE

Staggering neglect of neighbours CONCERNED parents worried about just what kind of new businesses will be opening up next to their children’s school in Estepona had their worst fears realised. A new plot of land open for new business within spitting distance of the Isdabe del Mar school will see a nightclub take prime position, alongside a dozen other establishments and a supermarket. Perhaps even worse off are the neighbours. Many expressed their discomfort publicly when the council sold off the land for development. They had humbly requested that at least one of the 12 new premises be for public use, a social or cultural centre for example. But the money came first and the school will be surrounded by a collection of private establishments that will have very little to do with education. The PSOE opposition in the council had said it is ‘staggering’ that the authorities have basically given away land next to a school for a rock-bottom price without insisting that some be used for the public good.

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Ball of fire lights up sky A HUGE ball of fire lit up the skies of southern Spain and social media sites at 10.25pm on Sunday, December 11, as those lucky enough to be looking up at the sky at the time reported what they had witnessed. The fireball, according to physics and astrophysics specialist Jose Maria Madiedo from the University of Huelva, head of the SMART project and Meteoroides.net website, was created by the impact of a meteoroid with the atmosphere at an estimated 72,000 kilometres per hour. Although it crossed the skies over Granada and Jaen, the phenomenon was far brighter than the moon and visible across much of central and southern parts of the country.

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Just what are you looking at? By Matthew Elliott A TEENAGER was stabbed six times for looking at someone ‘the wrong way’ and is lucky to be alive. The youngster, aged under 16, was sitting with friends on a bench in Malaga’s Santa Cristina neighbourhood when a car with three or four passengers cruised past. After an exchange of looks, two men rushed out of the vehicle and stabbed the boy in the torso with a butterfly knife, a folding blade and commonly used weapon. His friends tried to halt the attack and were punched and kicked for their trouble before the assailants sped off.

Emergency services were quick on the scene and rushed the youngster to the local hospital where doctors ruled out internal bleeding and he was dis-

charged several hours later. Following descriptions given by his friends, police were able to find the car parked in a nearby neigh-

bourhood and arrest two suspects. Detectives who took over the attempted murder investigation have found no other motives or grudges and concluded it was simply catching the attackers’ eye that led to the assault. FOLDING BLADE: Was used to stab the boy.

Part of the caste system But neither could he have returned to the Mon-

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

IN the early days Pablo Iglesias, Podemos secretary general and one of the party’s cofounders, mocked the established parties as the political caste. This was easy when he and the party were on the outside looking in but now they’re inside. Podemos male MPs might be tieless and the women might favour bovver boots but now they are part of the system and belong to the caste. To dispel any lingering doubts, Iglesias is sidelining another Podemos co-founder, Iñigo Errejon. He wants to call all the shots and will metaphorically shoot anyone who gets in the way, a classic indicator of having taken out a lifetime subscription to caste membership.

Killing with kindness WITHOUT Albert Rivera and the Ciudadanos’ votes, Mariano Rajoy would not be president.

All due respect THE Public Safety Law, popularly called the Gagging Law and due for emasculation by the Opposition, does nothing for the government’s democratic credentials. Harsh fines for unauthorised demonstrations or ‘lack of respect’ for the authorities can be imposed by police, not the courts and the law smacks of tyranny. Rajoy argues that demolishing liberties and rights won since the Transition protects the population while the country is on high terrorist alert. Like many of his arguments, this one is specious, because the Public Safety law is clearly designed to control the public not terrorists. cloa without the PSOE party’s abstention. Rajoy should be grateful to both, although it is with the PSOE, now led by a Management Committee, that he negotiates. He has little to say to Rivera and studiously ignores Podemos while treating the PSOE as the Opposition. Not very helpful to Ciudadanos and galling to Podemos which fancied itself as

leading the Opposition. Ultimately Rajoy could damage the PSOE by alienating the militant membership which has not forgotten or forgiven secretary general Pedro Sanchez’s forced exit before the investiture abstention. A smooth PPPSOE relationship will irritate paid-up party members and lose future votes, which wily Rajoy knows well. What he’s doing is killing the PSOE with kindness.

Taxing situation THE Budget will slap more tax on vices - admittedly minor ones - like tobacco, spirits and sugary drinks, which makes a change from the past. Time was, in Spain, when vices were cheap and staples expensive.

Pablo Iglesias.

FEATURE

Smugglers of babies A MAN has been arrested for trying to smuggle a baby that didn’t belong to him to a childless couple in Marbella. His capture comes as National Police officers uncovered another criminal operation which sees Moroccan women trying to get their children Spanish citizenship. The suspect was arrested in Ceuta, Spain’s colonial land in North Africa, where many Moroccan women go to give birth on Spanish soil while hiding their identity. Family members later supply the hospital with false information on the mother’s identity, using a Spanish national with similar looks. In this case a woman had given birth in a Ceuta hospital and then given the baby up to local child protection services saying she could not provide care. Later the suspect contacted social services claiming to be the father and was in full possession of all the facts of the pregnancy, the mother, times, dates, and intimate information. But a closer investigation found the man was simply another member of a smuggling cartel and was aiming to effectively sell the child to a couple in Marbella.

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Three Kings Cavalcade

ON the evening of Friday December 9, a Gibraltarian male was driving a car which hit the back of a Spanish car and flipped over onto its roof on Winston Churchill Avenue. Luckily none of the three were seriously injured although the car was a write off. The 24-year-old driver has since been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and subsequently bailed.

CLUBHOUSE GIBRALTAR has announced it will be introducing a Depression and Anxiety Support Group, offering the facilities and professional back-up to help those who are suffering from the symptoms of the two illnesses. The Group hopes to receive financial support from the public and potential sponsors so it may offer a complete confidential service.

ARRANGEMENTS are well underway for the organisation of the Three King’s Cavalcade which will take place along Main Street on Thursday January 5 and rather than throw sweets at the crowd, the Gibraltar Cultural Services staff, who will be responsible for handing out the sweets, will depart Casemates Square at 7.15pm, followed by the floats at 7.30pm.

F R O M t h e 11 7 g i r l s competing in this y e a r ’s M i s s Wo r l d competition, Kayley Mifsud, Miss Gibraltar made it to the last 24 to compete for the t i t l e o f M i s s Wo r l d Sportswoman Champion. Whilst this title doesn’t have any real bearing on the final itself which takes place on December 18, there may be a little bit of competitiveness as the contestants undertake a r a n g e o f d i ff e r e n t sporting activities including water sports and running as Miss Spain is also one of the last 24 although in a d i ff e r e n t g r o u p t o Kayley. Whilst her group actually won the event, she unfortunately did not finish in the top three contestants.

New Disability Law By John Smith THE Minister for Equality, Samantha Sacramento MP, has published the Disability Bill, new legislation that is modelled on the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and it shall be referred to as Agnes’ Law in memory of the late Agnes Valarino, former Chairperson of the Disability Society. The Disability Bill upholds and safeguards the inherent dignity of people with disabilities by setting new standards and aspirations on how the Government and the private sector should ensure that the rights of people with disabilities are protected and promoted. Once the Bill becomes law, public bodies and private institutions in Gibraltar charged with the development of any policy or programme will be obliged to have regard to the rights of people with disabilities.

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Miss Gibraltar

MINISTER SACRAMENTO: Has published the new legislation to be referred to as Agnes’ Law. A lot of substantive work to improve rights and policies has already been undertaken by the administration and the new legislation will lead to stronger and fulfilled

protection against disability discrimination. Above all it will promote positive attitudes towards people with disabilities and respecting their rights.

It will also be fully supported by training and awareness which will be carried out within the public sector and will also be offered to the private sector. The Min-

istry’s goal is to ensure that everyone is made aware of their obligations and work together to offer support and guidance to bring about this change.

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Record airport passenger movements

GIBRALTAR AIRPORT: Recorded more than 500,000 passengers in a year.

MORE services mean more passengers and for the first time ever, Gibraltar International Airport recorded more than 500,000 passengers in a year and this was only in 11 months! The record 500,000 passenger figure was achieved on Thursday November 24, when the passenger departed on the easyJet EZY8902 service to London Gatwick Airport and by the end of November, the total number of passengers through the airport had reached 508,225. Each month sees an increase of the same month in the previous year and had the Spanish authorities agreed to the concept of shared access and exit to the terminal as suggested several years ago, there is little doubt that the figure would have been much higher, especially if flights to other Spanish cities and Ceuta had been implemented.

The downside to increased flights and passengers is the inevitable delay in entering and exiting Gibraltar every time the road across the runway is closed and this can’t really be laid at the door of the Spanish. Once the long promised tunnel materialises then there is no doubt that life should become easier for commuters and visitors, assuming of course that the land border remains open and is not crippled by bureaucratic restrictions once Brexit becomes a reality. In the meantime, Terence Lopez, Air Terminal Director at Gibraltar International Airport commented: “Breaking the half a million passenger mark was going to be a milestone in the history of the development of commercial development of Gibraltar International Airport and is a clear sign of our progress and capability.”

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MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

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It is true that whisky improves with age. The older I get, the more I like it.” Ronnie Corbett

in history 1620 – British ship the Mayflower docked at Plymouth, Massachusetts. 1773 – The ‘Boston Tea Party’ midnight raid took place when a group of Massachusetts colonists boarded three British tea ships and dumped 342 tea chests into the Boston Harbour in protest of the British Parliament’s Tea Act. 1775 – Pride and Prejudice novelist Jane Austen was born in Hampshire, England. 1840 – Napoleon was buried in Paris after he died in exile on the island of Saint Helena. 1865 – America abolished slavery formally adopting the 13th Amendment into the US Constitution. 1903 – The Wright brothers make the first successful flight in North Carolina in a propeller-driven biplane which flew for 12 seconds and covered 120 feet. 1914 – German battle cruisers caught the British navy by surprise as they began bombing Hartlepool and Scarborough killing more than 130 civilians and wounding a further 500. 1944 – American big-band musician Glenn Miller went missing after the aircraft he was travelling in disappeared over the English Channel. 1949 – Gone with the Wind actor Clark Gable married socialite Sylvia Ashley. 1957 – Rock and roll star Elvis Presley received his draft notice to serve in the US army. 1969 – The death penalty was abolished in the UK after a House of Commons vote. 1972 – The last three astronauts to travel to the moon landed safely in the Pacific Ocean spelling the end of the Apollo lunar-landing programme. 1983 – The Jules Rimet Trophy, the original FIFA World Cup trophy, was stolen from the Brazilian Football Confederation headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. 1988 – Pan Am Flight 103 travelling from London to New York exploded over Lockerbie in Scotland after a bomb was hidden inside an audio cassette player. All of the 243 passengers and 16 aircraft crew members were killed as well as 11 residents of Lockerbie. 1993 – Steven Spielberg’s Oscar winning film Schindler’s List, starring Liam Neeson, was released. 1995 – It was announced by European leaders that their new currency would be known as the Euro. 1998 – President Bill Clinton is impeached for lying under oath to a federal grand jury and obstructing justice in relation to his affair with 22-year-old White House intern Monica Lewinsky. 2001 – Italy’s leaning tower of Pisa reopened after experts spent 11 years and $24 million to reinforce the tower. 2008 – Madonna and director Guy Ritchie divorce after almost eight years of marriage. 2015 – Chelsea Football Club sacked manager Jose Mourinho.

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Golf seems to me an arduous way to go for a walk. I prefer to take the dogs out.” Princess Anne

World of English

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‘THE SUPERMARKET IS STILL UNDER WATER BUT THE FISH COUNTER IS DOING A ROARING TRADE!’

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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

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BENALMADENA MIJAS

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CLOUDY MAX 17C, MIN 11C MAX MIN

16 13 C 15 13 Sh 15 11 Sh

Mon - 16 10 Sh Tues - 16 10 C Wed - 16 10 Cl

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15 11 C Mon - 16 10 C 15 13 Sh Tues - 17 10 C 14 10 Sh Wed - 17 10 C

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34 23 C 33 23 Sh 33 23 Sh S Sun,

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Madrid

CLOUDY MAX 33C, MIN 23C MAX MIN

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Mon - 33 23 Sh Tues - 33 22 Cl Wed - 33 23 Sh Cl Clear,

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17 11 Sh 17 12 Sh 17 9 Th

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12 6 Sh 12 6 Sh 11 5 Sh C Cloudy,

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Mon - 11 4 C Tues - 11 3 Sh Wed - 12 4 Cl Sh Showers,

SHOWERS MAX 15C, MIN 8C MAX MIN

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15 10 Sh 14 12 Sh 14 9 Sh Sn Snow,

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EURO MILLIONS

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14 8 Sh 16 10 C 15 10 Sh

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UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

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SUNNY MAX 15C, MIN 7C

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Barcelona TODAY:

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Suicide Squad Directed by: David Ayer Starring: Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis, Cara Delevingne Released from prison under the command of Colonel Rick Flag a dangerous group of criminals is secretly formed by US intelligence officer Amanda Waller into Task Force X to be used defensively in high-risk missions for the US government. Armed with powerful arsenal they are sent out to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. What happens when the group catch on to the fact they were deliberately chosen so they could be the fall guys when they failed their mission? Will they battle each other to be the last man standing or will the Suicide Squad work together to succeed, even if that means they die trying?

Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo, December 20

Sister of King Felipe VI of Spain, she is the oldest child born to former King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain. She is currently third in the line of succession to the Spanish throne. She has two children Felipe and Victoria but divorced her husband in 2009.

• Frankie Dettori, Jockey, December 15, 46 At the age of 12 his dad bought him his first horse and by 13 he had left school to become a stable boy and apprentice jockey. He has ridden the winners of more than 500 group races and been Champion Jockey three times. His greatest achievement as a jockey was in 1996 when he rode all seven of the winners at Ascot on British Champions’ Day. He was awarded an honoray MBE in December 2000. • Billy Gibbons, Guitarist, December 16, 67 Guitarist and lead singer of American rock band ZZ Top, the band he formed in 1969. Their first album, aptly named ZZ Top’s First Album, was released in 1971 and they have since released a further 24, selling more than 25 million in the USA alone. In the 2011 Rolling Stone list he was ranked number 32 in the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. • Pope Francis, December 17, 80 Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he became a priest in 1969 and went on to become Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and a cardinal in 2001 before becoming the 266th Pope when he took over from Benedict XVI in March 2013. • Christina Aguilera, Singer, December 18, 36 Award-winning pop singer who became the youngest and only artist under the age of 30 to be named on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time when in 2009 she ranked at number 58. She has achieved five Grammy Awards, one Latin Grammy Award and also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. • Alexis Sanchez, Footballer, December 19, 28 The Chilean professional footballer kicked off his career in 2005 playing for Cobreloa in the Chilean Primera Division. He became the most expensive transfer in Chilean football history in 2011 when Barcelona signed him for £25 million (€29.4 million). In 2014 he signed for Arsenal reportedly for £31.7 million (€37.2 million).

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Unscramble the name of a famous American mystery thriller film (two words): I OWN REWARD

Frosty the snowman was spotted looking through the carrot bin at the local supermarket… he was picking his nose.

Unscramble the name of a famous former world professional snooker champion: OPEN RED BET

One year, I decided to buy my wife’s mother a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift... The next year, I didn’t buy her a gift. When she asked me why, I replied, “Well, you still haven’t used the gift I bought you last year!”

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10-Star Quiz

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

ABRUPT AUNTIE BLANCH BLOUSE BOBCAT BUREAU CRITIC DEFRAY LAUNCH LEGUME

MASSIF MASTIC OBJECT RESUME SELECT SPONGY SUBSET (10) TITIAN TRACER

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1 Gyrate 2 Strand 3 Regent 4 Sundry 5 Errata 6 Allege 7 Darkle 8 Tangle 9 Screen 10 Kettle 11 Marble 12 Delete 13 Borate 14 Depend 15 Latent 16 Senior 17 Sodden 18 Triune 19 Seeing.

YOUR STARS CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Someone close has ideas about how things should be at home this Christmas. Although you wish to show an interest, and should, they may be more 'hands on' than you. Do whatever your talents allow to help because this will not be forgotten. Your other half may be feeling sensitive, so tread carefully. What is at the root of it is likely to come to light as the week progresses. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) The pleasure you will get from helping in the home this week should not be underestimated. What you have been thinking of as a chore turns out to be a great ball of fun. Youngsters may be involved at the weekend, so plan ahead to give them a festive surprise. Appreciation is all around you at the moment and should be sending a nice glow through you. It's best not to overspend on something that could mean no return for you. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your relationships to others linked to the home environment are going well. Aim to build on that this Christmas week because the chance to make a real change to your surroundings opens up. Comfort is top of your agenda and the continuing sales give scope. Restlessness can be channelled into an energetic response when others seek help. Taking on a small charitable task makes you smile and brings satisfaction. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Your mind is as sharp as a razor this week, so woe betide anyone who tries to trick you. It's a great time to use your talents fully, particularly in regard to a business venture. It is possible that your strengths are a little unrecognised so don't be afraid to try something entirely new. A strong urge to take control keeps others on their toes.

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Get both business and personal plans sorted out in the coming week. Thereafter, changes to your routine may be necessary, which is disruptive. The best-laid plans can need adjustment, so don’t beat yourself up over that. Spending extra time alone gives pause for thought and makes the next step so much clearer.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) This week is mainly concerned with financial matters, and it is easy to both save and make extra money. Keep your energy levels high by making the most of chances to exercise and get out in the fresh air. Your need to know exactly where you stand brings with it a danger of putting someone off romantically right at the start. Although your no-nonsense approach normally serves you well, in love you need more subtle methods. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The repayment of a favour should see you with extra money in your pocket. Holding on to it is your best bet. Trying to change someone close is so obviously not going to work that it is surprising you tried for so long. What you may be able to do, however, is to spend less time in their presence. Make sure that you get out with friends, if only for a few hours. It will brighten your spirits. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A festive social gathering turns up an old friend who makes an offer. Although you may feel unworthy, please be reminded of the times in the past when you have given them support. Certainly, it will be through others that real progress will be made. It is easy at this time of the year for someone of your intelligence to become bored. Through making a start on a long-term plan, it is possible to feel inspired.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Keep energy levels high by being at the hub of any social activities. Accept all invitations, however dull you feel that they may turn out and allow yourself to be surprised. Continue with any check-ups on your health, eating sensibly if you overindulged during the holiday. There is no better time to make that special effort. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) As you have decided to rearrange both your business and home life, it is a busy time, indeed. You enjoy a challenge so it will not worry you that other people have different ideas. Although you are not inclined to listen to silly whims, some things crop up time and again and have to be dealt with at some point. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Concentrating on hearth and home gives you great satisfaction. As a born home-maker, you relish the idea of making something beautiful. This week it may be possible to show more of your skills when someone seeks your advice. This time it is on more of a personal note and you could end up helping with appearances. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Making a new start is not always the exciting thing that people imagine. When there are still old matters to be resolved, it takes the edge off the pleasure. It may be worth cooling off a new relationship until your social life is more settled.

TEA BREAK December 15 is International Tea Day 1. In Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, apart from Alice and the Hatter, which two creatures attended the ‘mad’ tea party? 2. In the famous PG Tips television advertisement featuring two chimps dressed as removal men, what was Mr Shifter’s reply when the young chimp asked: “Do you know the piano’s on my foot?” 3. In which decade of the 18th century did the famous protest known as the Boston Tea Party take place? 4. Originally released in 1970, Tea for the Tillerman was the fourth studio album by which singer-songwriter? 5. The first Betty’s tea room was opened in which Yorkshire town by Swiss confectioner Frederick Belmont in July 1919? 6. The name of which variety of black tea with the flavour of green is derived from the Chinese for ‘black dragon’? 7. Which British tea company introduced tea bags into the UK in 1953? 8. Which clipper ship, one of the last tea clippers to be built and one of the fastest, is now a popular tourist attraction located near the centre of Greenwich, in south-east London? 9. Which Indian state is responsible for the production of over half of India’s annual tea crop? 10. With what oily substance extracted from the rind of a dwarf variety of Seville orange is Earl Grey tea flavoured? Not a lot of people know that… tea was referred to as ‘scandal broth’ by Sir Walter Scott in his book Peveril of the Peak because it was thought to stimulate gossip. Answers 1. MARCH HARE and a very tired DORMOUSE, 2. YOU HUM IT SON, I’LL PLAY IT, 3. 1770s (1773), 4. CAT STEVENS, born Steven Georgiou, now known as YUSUF ISLAM, 5. HARROGATE, 6. OOLONG, 7. TETLEY, 8. CUTTY SARK, 9. ASSAM, 10. BERGAMOT

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

TARGET: • Average: 11 • Good: 15 • Very good: 22 • Excellent: 28

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION hale halt hate heal heap heat heel help hype lath path phat that thee they yeah aleph ethyl haply lathe phyla teeth theta athlete heeltap TELEPATHY

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Across 1 Sounds like seabirds or bears (5) 4 Chemical element from Burma I ordered (6) 9 Duplicate pie Carl cooked (7) 10 Steps inside spaceship (5) 11 Collapsed in church recess (4) 12 Stone smashed in grate (7) 13 Feel sorry about Herb (3) 14 It's the judge's habit to steal a note (4) 16 Son has time to be a wise person (4) 18 Spied middle of bakery item (3) 20 After break had meal and set out again (7) 21 Damage some hidden treasures (4) 24 Building support from trust (5) 25 One reaching across for a hand tool (7) 26 Name of man arranging events (6) 27 Felix effortlessly holds back outcast (5) Down 1 Mad Hatter is a danger (6) 2 Pores over ring edges (5) 3 Hide skinhead's family (4) 5 Evaluate a quiet expression of approval (8) 6 Eager to get out of ditch in garden (7) 7 Learn all aspects of being a captain (6) 8 Push river transport (5) 13 Comeback for chopped up pear tree (8) 15 See old boy put ball in play (7)

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7 Cartel, 8 Shoves, 9 Nest, 10 Adulates, 11 Tracked, 13 Regal, 15 Charm, 17 Cashier, 20 Handsome, 21 Also, 23 Escape, 24 Dismal. Down: 1 Bare, 2 Static, 3 Cleaver, 4 Issue, 5 Donate, 6 Beverage, 12 Rehearse, 14 Calends, 16 Redraw, 18 Hoarse, 19 Homer, 22 Swag.

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17 Has faith in repaired struts (6) 18 Drink from fractured pipes (5) 19 Tristram Shandy author enters in disguise (6) 22 Even nuisances find it boring (5) 23 Made out to be an aristocrat (4) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 7 represents T and 12 represents Z, so fill in T every time the figure 7 appears and Z every time the figure 12 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 Storage closet (8) 7 Courageous (5) 8 Absolve (9) 9 Perceive (3) 10 Secret look (4) 11 Conclude (6) 13 Easygoing (6) 14 Against (6) 17 Deep orange root vegetable (6) 18 Not easy (4) 20 Attempt (3) 22 Frightened (9) 23 Grab (5) 24 Practice (8)

Down 1 Inexpensive (5) 2 Declare openly (7) 3 Follow a command (4) 4 Brought up (6) 5 Incorrect (5) 6 Conquers (7) 7 Bewildered (7) 12 Provide commentary for a film (7) 13 Struggle between rivals (7) 15 More frightening (7) 16 Common (6) 17 Faultfinder (5) 19 Avoid artfully (5) 21 Monetary penalty (4)

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

1 Impose, 4 Discus, 9 Silence, 10 Ogles, 11 Stale, 12 Passive, 13 Unnecessary, 18 Vaulted, 20 Amble, 22 Circa, 23 Natural, 24 Taller, 25 Pretty.

Down: 1 Insist, 2 Polka, 3 Sincere, 5 Idols, 6 Collier, 7 Sister, 8 Resplendent, 14 Neutral, 15 Starter, 16 Avocet, 17 Replay, 19 Trace, 21 Beret.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Parrot, 3 Acid, 7 Nib, 9 Charlar, 10 Demasiado, 13 Taladro, 14 Dar, 15 Last, 16 Bakers. Down: 1 Pink, 2 Orchards, 4 Calidad, 5 Dark, 6 Mariposa, 8 Beetles, 11 Util, 12 Gris.

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Across 2 Derecha (5) 6 Race (racial origin) (4) 7 Buttonhole (4) 8 Escalón (5) 9 Húmedo (clima) (4) 10 Honey (from bees) (4) 11 Novia (en boda) (5) 12 Boss (4) 13 Mediodía (4) 14 Asado (5)

15 Puerta (4) 16 Abbot (4) 17 Años (5) Down 1 Waiters (9) 2 Frambuesa (9) 3 Hailstorm (9) 4 Storms (9) 5 Saucepans (9)

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By TA Cotterell AS a portrait artist Alice has a good job, the children are great and she is happily married to husband Ed, a highly respected Obstetrician - her life is just perfect. That is until the night Ed arrives home late and a suspicious phone ca l l l ea ves her puzzled wh e n things don’t quite add up. W hat happened th a t ni ght turns both of th e i r worlds upside down however, when she discovers the truth and she is forced into making a very tough decision. Will she remain faithful to her husband and pretend that everything is okay or will she tell the truth and ri sk tearing her fami l y apart? books@euroweeklynews.com

1. 2014 Frozen dolls The hit film Frozen left many parents in a tizz as once again they were were left ‘frozen’ out in trying to secure the hugely popular merchandise on offer, in particular the Snow Glow Elsa and Frozen Sparkle dolls. Stocks were selling out as soon as they came in and left some stores to limit people to buying just two items and left shops pretty much sold out by mid-December. 2. 2006 Nintendo Wii A revolution in the games console market the Nintendo Wii got gamers much more active with its motion-sensing Wii remotes. Across the country people were swinging and swiping as they played tennis or 10 pin bowling in the living room. But not everyone was so lucky as once again shortages saw hungry gamers forced to wait in long queues to try and secure a console. 3. 1998 Furby This small furry animatronic creature available in different shapes and colours spoke ‘Furbish’ but with the right care from children could learn to speak English. It was a phenomenal hit and parents inundated shops in a bid to snap one up. Despite only being launched in October, 1.8 million were sold in 1998 although it went on to sell 14 million in 1999!

App of the Week Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock Ever woke up after a night’s sleep feeling awful? This app can help you figure out why. Using sound or motion it analyses you while you sleep and provides you with detailed sleep statistics and graphs when you wake up. It will figure out what phase of sleep you are in and will attempt to wake you up in your lightest sleep phase. Features include 15 alarm melodies.

IT appears this year’s Christmas blockbuster toy will be the Hatchimal - a small furry robot that hatches out of an egg. For weeks parents have been frantically trying to track down this elusive toy for Santa to deliver on Christmas Day. Here’s a look back at some toy crazes of past Christmases.

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FROZEN: Stocks of merchandise sold out as soon as they came in. derbirds TV show, Matchbox launched a range of toys and in December 1992 demand for the Tracy Island playset was huge and resulted in a shortage. Again this toy saw parents fight it out in shops and a black market rise in order to secure the ‘must have’ toy. It later led Blue Peter to run a DIY demonstration by Anthea Turner so children not lucky enough to get one could make their own from old newspaper, pipe cleaners, yoghurt pots, cereal packets and bits of sponge! 6. 1991 Game Boy Manufactured by Nintendo the handheld video game had interchangeable game cartridges to play such as the addictive and popular Tetris. It has become one of the bestselling electric game devices of all time. When the original units were released in Japan all 300,000 sold out in just a fortnight and when it was released in the USA 40,000 units were sold on the very first day.

4. 1996 Tickle Me Elmo Another unpredicted success the plush Elmo toy that laughed and vibrated when squeezed sold out almost immediately. Short supplies caused hysteria once again amongst parents desperate to get their hands on one. A stampede in one shop led to a poor worker receiving a broken rib and retailers were mobbed by parents willing to pay anything.

7. 1985 Teddy Ruxpin This loveable talking bear’s eyes and mouth would move in sync as it read children a bedtime story thanks to the audio cassette attached to its back. Using the same technology seen in talking creatures Disneyland Teddy Ruxpin appeared to come to life. It was so popular that 800,000 were sold in 1985 and a shortage of supplies in the lead up to Christmas doubled or tripled the price people paid to secure one for their child.

5. 1992 Thunderbirds Tracy Island Following the BBC’s revival of the Thun-

8. 1983 Cabbage Patch Kids The squidgy soft dolls that came with its

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own name and an adoption certificate caused chaos for parents whose children had listed it on their wish list to Santa. Low stocks lead to a frenzy of adults fighting as they scrambled to get one for their child with some even camping outside toy stores in an attempt to secure one. Some of the dolls were sold on the black market for 10 times their retail price and by New Year’s day more than three million had been sold.

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9. 1977 Star Wars Action Figures The success of Star Wars took the world by surprise, so much so that toymaker Kenner did not have time to manufacture much in time for Christmas. They did however sell millions of vouchers for miniature action figures of the film’s characters such as Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader and Princess Leia. On Christmas morning children woke up to no actual toy, just an ‘Early Bird Certificate Package’ that gave them information about the toy figures they would receive in a few months.

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

10. 1934 Shirley Temple Doll Possibly one of the earliest ‘must have’ Christmas toys the Shirley Temple doll. Manufactured by The Ideal Toy and Novelty Company it was modelled on Shirley Temple and was the first ‘celebrity’ doll to hit the shelves. Shirley Temple was only six years old at the time and was starring in the film Bright Eyes which was released three days before Christmas. Apparently $45 million worth of the dolls sold were sold over a seven-year period.

• Very good: 35

TARGET: • Average: 18 • Good: 25 • Excellent: 46

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION cacti caciques cates cater catties cattier cite cites citer cities attire attires isms sett bait bate bates batt batter battier esquire equities ires iota attic attics vies great grit griot grot grotesque groat

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player Rafael Nadal are all reported to have received PRP to help treat various problems. Arthritic knees Painkillers and keyhole surgery are the normal options for sufferers, but could blood be beneficial in treating such ailments? A study by researchers in New York reported that injecting the patients’ own blood cells into their knees reduced pain and improved function and appeared to delay the progression of osteoarthritis. As a result, some specialists are now offering PRP treatment with the blood plasma being injected into the knee to stop arthritis getting worse. Healing wounds A study last year published in the World Journal of Plastic Surgery, reported that using a patient’s blood could help heal wounds and burns. By incorporating it into a gel it is believed to not only help with the healing process, but help protect against infection on the wounds. It is also believed

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Could blood help heal? USING blood as a beauty treatment is now a common occurrence, particularly among Hollywood A-listers. The so-called ‘vampire therapies’ are a favourite of Kim Kardashian who was one of the first to draw attention to the rather unusual facial which involves using your own blood in the platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP). But now, the healing platelets, rich in proteins and beneficial properties to help accelerate and repair tissue, bone and skin, are not just being used in the beauty industry as a way of helping you stay looking younger for longer and are being used as a way of helping numerous conditions. Pulled muscles PRP is becoming more common amongst athletes who are reporting that the growth factors in the platelets are helping to heal tendon damage with the blood being a natural healing substance and speeding up the process. Golfer Tiger Woods and tennis

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to reduce the appearance of scars. Hair loss Could PRP even be used to help prevent hair loss? Some dermatologists believe so as a study found that PRP injections into the scalp appeared to slow the hair loss process. However, it is thought to work better the earlier it is used in the hair loss process. How does PRP work? Blood is taken from the patient with the platelets separated from the other blood cells before going through a centrifugation process to increase the platelet concentrations. It is these platelets that are understood to have the healing benefits with the platelet-rich plasma then injected back into the patients.

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Men living with HIV IN Spain it is estimated that between 130,000-160,000 people are living with HIV, with around 20 per cent undiagnosed. Of new cases diagnosed, eight out of 10 of them are men, aged between 29-45 years of age. These are the findings of a report on HIV and AIDS in the country made available to the Ministry of Health, Social Services and Equality. Up to June 30 this year, there has been a total of 3,428 new diagnoses of the virus within the Autonomous Communities, Cuenta and Melilla. This rate is similar to those of other European countries. The most common mode of transmission of HIV is through sexual relations. Transmission from drug injecting continues to decline and stood at 2.8 per cent. The report also shows a fall in the cases of the disease being detected among immigrants.

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Sleeping well at Christmas FESTIVE cheer might by-pass a third of the UK population this year according to a survey from Drift Sleep, a British mattress manufacturer. Grumpiness from lack of sleep affects 28 per cent of us, so with a third of us planning to go to friends or family this festive season, Drift asked the UK’s adults what they do to get a good night’s shut-eye. More men (12 per cent) than women (4 per cent) say sex helps them sleep, whilst over twice as many women than men say a good book is the best way to drift off. For women it’s all about the bed as the mattress tops the list with 67 per cent saying that it’s the most important thing, followed by the pillow (65 per cent) and clean sheets (51 per cent). Men can more or less be able to sleep anywhere as opposed to women, but there are still things keeping them awake. Men are more likely to be affected by work worries with 17 per cent saying they can’t stop thinking about work when trying to drop off, whilst only 9 per cent of women have this problem. But when it comes to Christmas games more men than women will stay awake stressing about losing the family game of Monopoly. Adam Black, co-founder of Drift Sleep said of the results, “With a third of the UK staying away from home this Christmas it’s important that people do all they can to get a good night’s rest. Despite the differences, it looks like what both men and women need is a comfortable bed and clean sheets, hopefully that’s not too much to ask of the relatives!”

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. PEOPLE with arthritis tend to complain that at this time of year damp conditions and lower temperatures cause their joints to give them more grief. Is it true that arthritis gets worse when the weather is bad? Why is that? • It’s true that people who have joint problems, whether due to a chronic condition such as arthritis or due to previous injuries, tend to find their joints are more sensitive to temperature changes and damp conditions. This is due to the fact that the joint has been permanently affected and changes in atmospheric conditions lead the tissues to expand or contract, leading to symptoms. What can be done to counteract the effects of the cold or damp on joints? • The first thing that can be done is to try not to expose yourself to brusque temperature changes or wet weather and, if you have no choice, try to protect yourself as much as possible. If in spite of this, you start to notice symptoms or they worsen, you should take further measures such as taking anti-inflammatory drugs or resting.

Can we help our joints through diet or healthy habits? • Obviously diet is fundamental to keep joints healthy. Your diet should be balanced and rich in fruit and vegetables as well as, of course, products containing calcium to help strengthen your joints and muscles. You should take care not to gain excess weight or become obese as that can cause injuries to the joints in your legs. Moderate physical exercise, such as walking for 40-60 minutes every day, can also help strengthen joints. Is arthritis hereditary? If my parents have it will I inevitably get it in the future or are there ways to avoid it appearing? • Arthritis can be caused by many different things. In some cases these can be hereditary so some people are predisposed to inherit it and cannot do much to avoid it. Luckily, though, most cases of arthritis are due to other mechanisms such as excessive wear of the joints due to misuse, so learning how to care for your joints can help avoid problems later in life.

If you have any questions for Dr Perez Belmonte, please send them to: jefemedico@helicopterossanitarios.com

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The Museum of Malaga By John Smith DECEMBER 12 saw the formal opening ceremony of the Museum of Malaga in the Palacio de la Aduana, which now makes it the largest state museum in the province of Andalucia, although the ceremony did not pass without controversy as the mayor of Malaga Francisco de la Torre was not invited to be on stage next to the museum’s director, Maria Morente, the Minister of Culture, Inigo Mendez de Vigo or the President of Andalucia, Susana Diaz. Despite this snub, the general vibe was positive with as many as 300 guests including a number of schoolchildren turning up for the event which now incorporates a huge amount of stored material ranging from Neanderthal times through Roman and Phoenician visitors all the way through to the 20th century. This has been the dream of many for nearly two decades and the brand new museum which is split over two buildings in the complex sits well with the Picasso Museum and when it was opened to the public the following day, large numbers of people were expected to visit.

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PALACIO DE LA ADUANA: The museum has been formally opened.

Salon Audition Notice BEST-KNOWN a prolific writer of pantomimes and as a pantomime Dame, a Tomb with a View is a comedy/mystery from the pen of the recently deceased Norman Robbins and there will be an audition for a number of parts at the Salon Varietes, Calle Emancipación, in Fuengirola from noon to 2pm on Saturday December 17. The play is set in a sinister old library where a lawyer reads out a will concerning a large amount of money to a group of bizarre people including a possible werewolf, a man dressed as Julius Caesar and a woman who plants unusual seeds. Not all will survive the meeting and the audience will enjoy the twists in the plot as well as the unexpected ending.

Characters required Hamilton Penworthy, the Lawyer Lucien Tomb, a pompous petulant professor type Dora Tomb, of nervous demeanour, a dithery, fussy type Emily Tomb, described as a ‘butch’ female Marcus Tomb, who imagines himself to be Caesar Anne Franklin, a nurse Agatha Hammond, a housekeeper Freda Mountjoy, a romance novelist Peregrine Potter, a house guest Monica Tomb, who is man mad Directed by Lynn Halliday (600 012 085) the play will run from March 31 to April 4, 2017.

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La Sala Banus’ fantastic refurbishment Besides a new amazing look, La Sala Banus also has a brand new modern website with great additional features. Have a look at www.lasalabanus.com. At the second event, famous football referee from the Premier League, Mark Clattenburg attended, as well as representatives of the Marbella Council including Javier Porcuna and Manuel Osorio. The guests enjoyed excellent live entertainment by the Masquerade Duo, Jackie Brown Band, Menzillon Drum Duo as well as the famed Planeta 80 from Cordoba. Call 952 81 41 45 or email reservations@ lasalabanus.com.

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A scene of the new dining area. to carry out all the refurbishment plans in one week, so the brand new outdoor area of La Sala will be completed by December 16, just in time for Christmas! The exterior will change dramatically, with new teak coloured decking, retractable pergolas to provide shade on those famous Andalucian summer days and fairy lights wrapped round the palm trees for ambient evening lighting, while you dine and dance.

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AS was reported in edition 1640 of Euro Weekly News, the world-renowned La Sala Banus has been in the process of a major refurbishment which resulted in two fantastic VIP parties on December 5 and December 7 to celebrate its new persona and to bring to guests an even better ultimate social and dining experience. The concept was put together by the FOC Design team, who also designed La Sala Gibraltar and the successful OAK Garden & Grill restaurant that opened its doors earlier this year and whilst the atmosphere in what is hailed as one of the busiest restaurants in Andalucia, remains, the décor is quite different. The complicated project was all about refreshing - but not losing - the current vibe, and also about adding extra seating, while maintaining the airy and glamorous feel of the venue. Keeping the signature ‘modern but chic’ aesthetic associated with La Sala, FOC Design has introduced a smoky and sexy colour palette inspired by a textured flamingo wallpaper with grey, charcoal and smoky gold colours. The Piano Room is where the biggest transformation took place, not only because of the extended seating area and a brand new stage, but the whole look and feel of this exclusive area that is now called the Live Lounge. The bigger stage was completed with a nature wall backdrop and fairy lights to frame some of the best entertainment acts on the Costa del Sol. Due to the high levels of rain it was impossible

Javier Porcuna, Mark Clattenburg, Carmen Lopez, Ian Radford, Manuel Osorio and Luis Quiroga.

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Manga comes to Marbella By John Smith FOR those who like or even understand the comic culture, there is an unmissable event, MarbeCon which will be held at the Adolfo Suarez Congress Palace in Marbella on December 17 and 18. The event is for those who enjoy Manga and alternative culture including video games, horror, movies, comics and even a performance by Anzu Lilia the up and coming manga style singer from comes from Murcia.

There will be so much to do over the two days with an opportunity to hear about Stephen King and what horrors keeps him writing, a chance to try out FIFA 17 tournament, together with virtual reality. a gamer zone and at 4.30pm on Saturday December 16 there will be a Cosplay (costume) contest with prizes, although the minimum age for entry is 13. Cost of entry to the event is just â&#x201A;Ź4 for one day and â&#x201A;Ź7 for two days and more information is available at the website www.marbecon.com.

Exhibition of paintings THERE will be a display of art painted by Sara FitzGerald and Louise Gale at El Campanario Golf & Country House Calle Priorato s/n 29688 Estepona which can be reached via the Diana commercial centre at kilometre 168 on the N340. Open daily including Sunday from 9am until 9pm, the paintings will be on view to the public from now until January 26, 2017. Both artists tend to paint from the heart in a relatively modern style which blends colour with concept and should appeal to a wide audience.

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CRÈME CHATEAU: A chill out duo who combine sophisticated with groovy. By John Smith THERE has been quite a buzz around the Costa del Sol about a pair of musicians known as Crème Chateau. They describe themselves as a chill out duo who combine the sophisticated and groovy sound of classics and modern songs, along with the Spanish guitar and a twist of funky vibes. They have been enjoying quite a lot of success in the past few months playing in a number of venues, but they are about to

take a break as singer Nancy Neuteboom will be taking off for a long trip to Canada and the US in January. Her very last performance for the foreseeable future with musician Lucas Gonzalez will be at the Metro Restaurant in the Puerto Marina in Benalmadena on New Year’s Eve. Whilst some restaurants seem to take the opportunity to really hit the pocket of diners on the last evening of the year, the Metro is offering a great value menu which starts with welcome Prosecco and canapés, fol-

lowed with a range of starters, a delicious tomato sorbet, a choice of main course which will suit meat eaters and vegetarians, dessert, coffee and naturally the 12 festive grapes. All of this is just €55 (half price for children) and whilst enjoying the food and atmosphere you can listen to a selection of great songs from well-loved artists all delivered in the special style of Crème Chateau. To make a reservation visit www.metror istorante.com or call 952 446 460.

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Special seasonal performance in Malaga sic Foundation of Malaga and consists of an orchestral training programme for young string players designed and directed by Malagueño Javier Claudi, a professor of violin at the Conservatory of Music and member of various symphonic orchestras. The project aims to offer support, training

and encouragement to 100 musical students aged from six to 26 and one of the most striking features of the project is that older students help the youngsters learn. The project consists of three youth orchestras each comprising a range of different age groups who tackle increasingly more

complicated pieces. For this performance, each of the orchestras will present a range of seasonal pieces and carols in the special festive concert. Full details may be obtained by visiting their website www.orquestapromusica.com and tickets may be obtained from www.uniticket.es. Photo Credit: Ojeando Festival

THE Malaga Promusica project under the direction of Javier Claudio will be presenting a special Christmas concert at Unicaja Maria Cristina Concert Hall, Calle Marques de Valdecañas, 2, Malaga which will run from 8pm to 10pm on Saturday December 17. The project was founded in 2009 by the Mu-

OJEN STAGE: A Scene from last year’s festival.

Ojeando Festival launch party By John Smith EVERY summer, the town of Ojen sees the Ojeando Festival, an important independent music gathering which sees as many as 40 bands from Malaga and Andalucia perform across three different stages in this typical whitewashed village. The year 2017 will see the 10th Ojeando Festival which will take place on June 30 and July 1 and in order to launch the event and detail some of the bands booked to appear as well as prices and ticket availability, the organ-

isers are arranging for a special presentation with two bands who will be appearing at the festival performing acoustic sets free of charge on Saturday December 17 at noon on the Cuevas de Ojen Stage. This teaser to the annual festival organised by the Ojen Town Hall should be a lively and enjoyable event, whilst the festival itself takes the relatively sleepy town and for one weekend makes it the centre of rock in Andalucia. Future details on the Ojeando Festival will appear on http://ojeando-festival.es.

The Russians are coming PERFORMERS from Russia connected with the Bolshoi Ballet will be presenting the ballet Swan Lake at Teatro Ciudad de Marbella on December 17 at 8pm with tickets costing €30 and €35. Organised by specialist classical music promoter Concerlírica International formed in Cantabria in 1995, it looks to bring some of the world’s best performers of ballet, opera and music to Spain and this production of Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet which is directed by Constantin Pinchuk and choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov launches a scheduled tour of Spain. The work, based on a German legend, moves between love and magic, linking the eternal struggle of good against evil as it tells the story of Prince Siegfried and love for Odette, a young

woman turned into a swan by an evil spell and Odile, the black swan and daughter of a wizard. Swan Lake is undoubtedly the most popular ballet of all and with lead dancers from the Bolshoi Olga Kifyak and Eugenio Svetlisa showing the eventual victory of love, the evening promises to bring a feeling of inspiration and magical performance to Marbella. This is just one of the many Romantic ballets that sprang from the genius of 19th century composers which captivate world audiences. Then in complete contrast, the theatre will be presenting Tarzan the Musical at 6pm on December 29 and 30 which is aimed at children from three-years-old to adults with tickets costing €16 in advance or €18 on the day of the performance.

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Eggplants thrive in the heat THE vegetable garden can be an interesting adventure, as well as productive, by diversifying the assortment of vegetables that you grow. There are more and more varieties of vegetables becoming available and greater variation of the types we all know. Eggplant or, as they can also be known in English, aubergine, is an attractive exotic vegetable originating from the northern regions of India. It is now adopted and grown in warmer climates around the world. In Spain it is called berenjena. It is well accepted in the Spanish and other cooking styles as it can be prepared in a variety of appetising ways due to its distinct but mild taste allowing garnishing to adapt it to your favourite tastes. Normally shaped somewhat like an egg with a smooth, purplish skin and whitish centre, there have

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AUBERGINES: Harvesting the ripe fruit is an art form. evolved many different forms and colour varieties including golf ball sized shapes, elongated, oblong, speckled, yellow, white, green, lavender shades and almost black.

There is enough variety to make any garden harvest basket fill with colour and form and the cook to have plenty of opportunities to dress up the meal.

When the going gets tough, the tough get plants! WHEN times are hard, surrounding ourselves with certain plants and flowers can help improve our mood and find the inner harmony to carry on regardless. There are many different types and personal preference obviously plays an important role, these are just a few top choices. Lilies of the Valley Gardening expert David Domoney decided to carry out an informal three-month survey to discover which plants inspired positive feelings. An amazingly large majority of those he questioned said lilies of the valley brought them happiness, in part because the aromatic flowers brought back beloved memories. Geraniums Masses of richly coloured flowers have always helped cheer people up, but the soft

ORCHIDS: Flower all year. aroma of the geranium plant (similar to that of roses) has also been found to encourage peace of mind. English ivy and ferns Both purify the air, helping bring easier breathing and peace of mind. Lavender The smell of lavender reduces anxiety. Although lighting a scented candle could bring the same results, the natural fragrance of fresh lavender permanently scents the air for a more constant effect. Roses A study published by the Journal of Physiological Anthropology revealed that of-

fice workers who looked at roses felt more relaxed and comfortable. Orchids One of life’s most accessible luxuries, orchids have always been favoured in Feng Shui for increasing positive energy within a room. They flower all year round, bringing a touch of colour which can improve even the darkest mood in the winter months. Rosemary Rosemary has symbolised many things over the years from memories to inner peace. The connection is probably due to the smell of the plant, which encourages memories of summer days. Sweet peas These flowers were also highly rated in Domoney’s survey for similar reasons to lilies of the valley. Those questioned said that sweet peas brought back happy childhood memories.

The hearty purplish blue star shaped flower of an eggplant is an interesting feature of the plant. Eggplants thrive in the Mediterranean climate in well composted soil in summer, but will also overwinter to produce the next year’s crop in protected warmer winter zones. To get different varieties it may take some searching on the internet for seeds, but it is worth the effort if you have the time. If growing from seed, plant them in a seedling tray in a warm place two months before the planting time in late spring, once the soil has warmed up rather than just a few sunny days. Space them around 50 60cm apart in the garden with a stake to support the not so sturdy plant as when the fruits fully form, the weight is disproportional to the strength of the plant in many cases. They can be slow starters and they need the long summer with plenty of sun to fully mature.

Mulch around the plants to keep soil temperature lower around the roots in summer using compost and/or straw, seaweed or other suitable mulches. Harvesting the ripe fruit is an art form. Use a cutting tool to remove the ripe fruit from the plant as the plant can be damaged by pulling them off. They can be more bitter when underripe or overripe so check they are firm and fully formed without soft spots to get them at their best. It takes practice to identify them at the right stage of ripeness. Ideally the seeds in the fruit should be formed and visible but not enlarged, but you can only tell this after harvesting. Once cut the fruit needs to be used quickly as they discolour rapidly. The fruits can keep for several days but if you have a garden it is best if you can harvest them and use them straight away to retain their freshness.

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The most common reason for overfeeding is that owners want to show their pet they care and one way is to give a treat. One extra treat can turn into five and then 10. Be aware exactly how much you are feeding your pets. It can be a challenge deciding how much is the right amount to feed your pet. What’s listed on the bag is for the average pet, but lifestyle, activity level, and age also affect how much food a pet needs. If your pet is overweight, feed less than what the bag says and adjust from there. Remember that treats reduce the amount of food required at each meal. Talk to your veterinarian to figure out the ideal weight for your pet. Never start your pet on a diet without consulting your veterinarian. If you are faced with an obese pet, first rule out medical reasons for being overweight.

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ARCHITECTS PROJECTS, constructions, new buildings, extensions, reforms, licences, legalisations, interior design. 680 700 430 (248576)

ARTIFICIAL GRASS PREMIER ARTIFICIAL GRASS, Gardens, Sports, Terraces. Concrete Base/NO Sand. 10 year Guarantee! – 952 494 523 (242258)

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ACE OF SHADES - Vertical, Venetian, Roman, Roller, Wooden blinds, various colours available, also black-out blinds. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / in fo@aceofshades.es BLINDS, awnings, mosquito screens, curtains, vast choice. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931

SOLAR BLINDS SOLAR BLINDS ES Ideal for large glazed areas to reflect heat / glare and stop furniture fading and still keep the view. SAVE HEAT IN THE WINTER TOO improve your living environment. So larblinds. es@gmail.com Tel Ian 958 496 571 / 644 546 176 (238665)

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BUILDING SERVICES INLAND CONSTRUCTION - Complete professional building services. Fully legal and insured. Take a look at our website: www.buildersinspain.com Call 695 903 825 or e-mail info@inlandreforms.com (253195) T3 SWINGLES CASAS SL. For all your building needs. Visit www.swinglescasas. com for more details or call 952 428 067 / 666 960 262 (237039) JIM’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS. bathrooms / kitchen reforms, repairs, plumbing, carpentry, painting, tiling, maintenance. Give us a call no job too small. 692 207 799 / 645 559 423 (241680) IMPRINTED CONCRETE (driveways & patios). All paving work & terracotta tiling, floor tiling & screeding. Many more Building Services available. 603 236 650 Free quotes: tony mancity@hotmail.com (243280) GENERAL BUILDER. Tiling, plastering, painting, electrician, plumber, carpentry. Reasonable prices. 635 913 885 (References available) (248892) CONCRETE – OZBUILD. The specialists of printed concrete. Reseals, Brickwork, Tiling, Plastering, Screeding. 13 Years in Spain. Competitive Prices, Quality Finish. 952 426 074/606 745 920 www.ozbuild spain.com (248600) MASTERBUILD, BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, RENOVATIONS. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. PROFESSIONAL WORKMANSHIP FOR OVER 20 YEARS. 952 663 141- 670 409 759 www.masterbuild spain.com (247804) WALL + floor tiler/ builder. ESTEPONA. 625 199 313. WWW. BATHROOMS4U.ES (234092)

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ALL BUILDING WORK undertaken painting, plumbing ,tiling chain link fencing – Call 604 163 289 RESIDENTIAL/Commercial projects, kitchens, bathrooms, general reformations. Competively priced. Architectural services available. www.advasolsolu tions.com – 951 965 309, 664 871 133 (248615) ANTIONIO ENTERPRISES – New Builds. Full Renovations, Plumbing, Electrics, Painting. Reasonable Rates. Antonio 602 593267. www.complete homeworks.eu (253235) MAPLELEAF HOME RENOVATIONS – Bathrooms, Kitchens, Carpentry, Plumbing & all kind of Installations. Contact Even 635 252 327 (253237)

BUY & SELL SUPERPOOL EST. 1985. Pool tables, boxing and mini-vending machines on profit share, also new/second hand domestic tables and accessories. Tel 629 530 233 - www.superpool spain.com (248874) WANTED all furniture and household items. Best prices. 697 511 071 (249620) THE WAREHOUSE – We buy a Single item to a Full House Clearance – 673 749 084 (248891) DECLUTTER, cash paid for small/medium furniture, antiques,decanters, brass, copper and other ornaments. Tel: Howard 608 121 817 (243284)

DAMP PROOFING DR DAMP leaking roofs, damp walls, all mould cured. All work guaranteed. Call 689 515 558 (232930) ERADICATE damp, mould for free & heat your home for less this Winter! Effective, Healthy; Solar Air Panels from €649 inclusive! www.advasolsolutions.com – 951 965 309, 664 871 133. (248615)

HANDYMAN ALL BUILDING works, all trades. Retired Builder/Handyman. Barry 676 143 789 / 602 669 240 (249734)

PLASTERING PLASTERING, rendering, dry lining, coving, suspended ceilings. Fitted kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. All work guaranteed. 689 515 558 (232930) PLASTERING, all aspects covered, skimming, rendering, screeding, covering, tiling, Dean 691 044 287 (233418)

CAR HIRE ALH RENT A CAR – SHORT & LONG TERM RENTALS FROM €9.90 A DAY. INSURANCE INCLUDED IN OUR P R I C E S . www.alhrentacar.com TLF: 638 846 909 or reservasalhrentacar@g mail.com (242734) LONG TERM CAR HIRE. From €280 p/m inc. insurance. Fixed year long prices. Call Don: 677 079 805 enquiries@autoinclusive.com www.autoinclusive.com (248955) SIMPLECAR rent a car Carretera de mijas 4,5 Centro nórdico 952 580 580 628 469 037 www.simpleca rrentacar.com (247827)

CARAVANS PARKING, STORAGE & SALES. Caravans - Motorhomes - Boats - Cars and Vans etc. Short / long term - Safe & secure, drop off & collections. Excellent rates, discount for long term, 5 mins from Fuengirola. Established 25 years. www.eurodog.es / in fo@eurodog.es 679 786 669 / 606 101 807 (239435)

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CARPENTERS CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Available for all types of property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens and bathrooms renovated etc, 30 years experience, very reliable. Tel: 952 441 955 / 677 087 575 (233419)

CATERING SERVICES BOLLYWOOD PARTIES & CURRY NIGHTS – Ideal for Xmas or Present. Indian Cooking Lessons also available. Call 646 549 219 (247797)

FREE COMPUTER LESSON AT HOME FROM ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS ONWARDS. ctutor.000web hostapp.com JAMES 666 803 320 (253177) SPANISH COURSES starting 9th & 15th January in the centre of Marbella. ADVANCE Language School offers a range of Spanish courses for all ages & levels. Classes are designed to maximise interaction between students and enhance speaking and listening skills. For more information visit our website: advancemarbella. com/spanishcourses-2 or call 952 772 327 (253246)

CHIMNEY SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES CHIMNEY SWEEP. Clean reliable professional. All types, special price for more than one. Chris 608 337 497 (232455)T1 APEX CHIMNEY SERVICES, professional chimney sweeping and smoke testing. NACS Qualified. Clean and efficient Tel: Bob 696 320 202 (241526)

CHURCH SERVICES BENALMADENA Elim Family Fellowship. Sundays 11am. Elimfamilyfellowship.com or call 951 912 525 or 952 446 627 Carol Service, Chocolates and Cookies 18 December at 11am Christine Trujillo Tel. 952 370 084 / 662 163 019 (0)

CLASSES CALAHONDA LANGUAGE CENTRE. Established 1987. Beginners Spanish Course Starts 9th January 2017. 60 hours in 6 weeks, mornings. Give your Spanish a good kickstart. Maximum 5 students for guaranteed results. Also higher level groups and private classes. calahondalan guage@gmail.com 952 931 176 (240681) SPANISH LESSONS Breakfast, Informal Meeting, Interactional. INTERCHANGE Native SpanishEnglish people. PATRICIA 640 360 062 (247833)

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UPHOLSTERY and steam cleaning sofas, carpets etc… JA Cleaning Services 626 357 955 (231262) CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST,RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (229862) CONEJO Cleaning and Property Management. Est. over 20 years. Rentals, residential, one off cleans. Wendy 635 630 370 / 952 964 407 / www.conejo cleaning.com (253241) OVEN CLEANING, domestic, commercial, complete fittings, let professional do hard dirty work. From 40€. 632 569 282 ovenclean ingcostadelsol.com

CARPETS, UPLHOLSTERY & CAR INTERIORS professionally cleaned. Advanced hot water extraction system. New industrial machines, 30 years experience SWIFTCLEAN 663 783 362 (253180)

COMPUTERS COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED. Error messages fixed, viruses removed. Repairs and upgrades available. Laptops in English. Kindle, iPad & Android help. One-to-one training. Experienced, reliable service. Paul 630 652 338 / 952 493 859 (243346) PC DOCTOR Computer Sales & Repairs in any Language. 24HR IT Support. 20 Years on the Coast. We come to wherever YOU are – Home or Business. 952 591 071 (248887) COMPUTER help. Patient teacher. PC sales, set up, repairs, problem solving, internet TV boxes. Kindle, Ipads, Internet, email. 30 years experience. 21 years on the coast. Friendly and reliable. Dave 952 664 713 GET YOUR PC built to spec this CHRISTMAS. For Gamers, Graphic Designers, Offices… A long lasting computer that can fit your needs at a cheaper price! I also do PC, Laptop, Tablet and Mobile Phone repairs. Eric 603 288 123 (253007)

CLEANING & Maintenance Services No Job too Small. Reliable. Call Adrian 640 350 479

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MARBLE FLOORS polished. Fast service. Reliable, family run. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. Wooden floors treated. No job too small. Family run. Cleansol 10am - 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)

GARDEN & POOL MAINTENANCE – from under €90 per month, €10 per hour, from Benalmadena to Marbella. RICARDO 637 160 129 (244950)

DRAINAGE BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drain spain.com (241327) CLEARFLOW SEE OUR MAIN ADVERT IN THE SERVICES PAGES. Contact 952 885 661 / 630 200 600 (249624)

ELECTRICIAN

BS ELECTRICAL, All electrical work, rewires, Boletins, Endesa helpline, professional genuine service, www.bselectrical.eu. Call Sean 952 961 108, 669 070 011 (240700)T1

Authorised & Qualified Electrician. All types of electrics. 20years Experience & Reliable. Call Frank 669 009 821 (253236)

CHAIN LINK FENCE erectors, general builders, all types of welding fabrication. Tel: 655 218 466 (248701)

FLOOR POLISHING

METS dog training club, Fuengirola. Glyn 605 121 831 / Jeff 692 832 250

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

MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE .WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (232888) T1

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ARBOLISTA Tree surgery, No. 1 for trees and palms, on the Costa since 1998. 600 260 534 - 952 117 486 Kit Hogg C.G.Arb www.spaintree.com (249607) TREE SURGEONS. No tree too tall, removal of dead palm trees and limbs, eco gardening, mulch and manure, fertilizer, palm pruning. 686 948 552 / 631 181 971. Facebook: Andres Jardinero Malaga (232442) www.jardin-garden.es All types of garden & pool maintenance. Free estimates. 10 years professional service on the coast. T: 666 953 892. E: bena landrew@yahoo.es (249579)

FUNERALS

ALL electrical installations & repairs. Tel Jim 652 023 012 (248601)

DENTAL

DOG TRAINING

MARBLE polishing, crystallizing, lasting, high shine. Regrinding, restoration of salty, dead floors. Cyril, 634 455 064 (233300)

FOR SALE

FENCING

TOP quality cleaning. Reasonable rates. Regular/One off. Torremolinos areas. Kim 603 211 596 (247740) HOUSE and Business Cleaning very reliable www.costa4cleaning.com Contact Vanessa 602 492 930 (247816)

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GARDEN & POOL Maintenance. Private Villas & Communities. Professional & Reliable Service. 602 424 974 (247807)

IRRIGATION

FURNITURE FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, cash waiting, reliable service. 645 334 512 (229862)

IRIS-IRRIGATION and landscapes. New Installations and problem-solving. Turf (supply and laying). Garden constructions. Tree surgeon. Clearing and maintenance. 676 747 521 (242267)

GATES GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew @garden-profession als.com (242556)

INSURANCE

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ELECTRIC GATE/ GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641

CHIROPODISTS

GLASS CURTAINS GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (240301)

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INSURANCE

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DENTISTS NHS REGISTERED DENTIST in Fuengirola. Specializing in Zircon crowns, bridges etc. Free check up! drvisky@hotmail.com - 689 887 019 (240397)

HEALTH INSURANCE Competitive prices, English worded policies. Pay monthly or annually. All levels of cover. Premiums from €25 a month. Tel: 956 795 453 Abbeygate Insurance (68259)

MOBILE HAIRDRESSER GOLF SELLING a FAMILY GOLF CLUB SHARE La Quinta Marbella. For more information call +49 698 98920 or +49 1717 34 7100 shops@omdas.com (249574)

HEALTH & BEAUTY

FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J. Schaegen, Specialized in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice. 652 291 224 www.body work.es (247599) SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 608 977 260 www .masajessayan.es (248717) SKIN specialist NHS registered. Treats all kinds of skin problems. Consultion 70 euros. Dr Eva. Fuengirola/Calahonda 664 747 267 (248975)

ADDICTION THERAPY ADDICTION THERAPIST: Alcohol-Drugs. British Qualified with Personal Experience. Charlie. 634 989 480. (249603)

BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX AND FILLERS From €95. Covers the Costa del Sol and inland. www.beautifulmarbella.es 609 347 086.

ABBEYGATE INSURANCE Make the right choice and join the thousands of expatriates who have. We provide a friendly personal service, for all your home, motor, health, travel or marine insurance. Call 952 893 380 (68259)

Eduardo´s mobile hairdressing. Experienced & Reliable. Call/Whatsapp 637 102 249 for an appointment/price. (253221)

ABBEYGATE INSURANCE Car insurance exclusive for expatriates, save up to 50%. Find out about our price pledge on UK plated cars. Home insurance from €50. Tel: 952 893 380 (68259)

HEATING HEATING: AIR CONDITIONING, CENTRAL HEATING AND GAS FIRES. PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATIONS FOR OVER 20 YEARS. ENVIROCARE 952 663 141 670 409 759 www.en virocarespain.com ALL AREAS COVERED (247804)

EU INSURANCE DIRECT Extra Special Offers. Up to €50 cash back for car and home insurance (conditions apply) for new customers. For all your Insurance Needs and the Best Price and Best Cover in English, call Wendy on 952 830 843 / 676 098 464 email info@euinsurancedi rect.com www.euinsuran cedirect.com (236565)

GAS FIRES, WATER HEATERS, AND CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS. INSTANT HEATING. PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATIONS FOR OVER 20 YEARS. ENVIROCARE 952 663 141 670 409 759 www.en virocarespain.com ALL AREAS COVERED (247804)Mh: HOME DELIVERIES

MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 153, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 902 123 153 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (200726)

SHIPMENTS of all British & Irish home favourites; Crisps, nuts, confectionary etc. AAA Couriers T: +44 2838 840 345. E: aaacouri erni@gmail.com (249585)

LAWYERS

LOANS HOLA CREDITO. Instant short term loans against your valuables. Quick, easy and always discreet. Tel 900 123 457 www.hola credito.com (241174) LOANS AVAILABLE on all types of paintings, jewellery, watches, silver etc. Any condition. Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques & Jewellers shops extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola. Mobile 609 529 633. Tel: 952 588 795 (SE)

24/7 LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH emergency / appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured, 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (229854) T1 ENGLISH 24/7 LOCKSMITH/SAFE ENGINEERS. 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE, CALL DAREN OR BOB 952 660 233 / 667 668 673 WWW.SECURITYOFS PAIN.COM (241275)

MECHANICS INTERNET

HOT TUBS / SPAS HOT TUBS, new, used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. 691 973 131 / 952 793 398 (242567)

HOUSE CLEARANCES FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, cash waiting, reliable service. 645 334 512 (229862) CASH paid for your unwanted house or garage items. Please call 600 041 434 (248893)

ABBEYGATE INSURANCE If you are renewing your policy or looking for new cover. Call us, as we are the only Insurance Company in Spain to offer protection on your no claims bonus. Call 952 893 380 (68259)

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INTERPRETER INTERPRETER, TRANSLATOR & TEACHER – English, Spanish & French. 695 909 025 (248901) www.euroweeklynews.com

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WOODY´S LOS BOLICHES. Greeting Cards, mail to and from the UK. Worldwide courier and Passport renewals. All adverts taken for the Euro Weekly News- display or classified. Open 9.002.00PM (Monday to Friday). Special hours apply August and Xmas. One street behind the Confortel, just off Plaza San Rafael, Los Boliches, on C/Poeta Salvador Rueda 93. Tel: 952 471 877

MOBILE HOMES WANT TO RELOCATE? We can transport your home and install on to a 12 month park from £4,995. Annual site fees from €3,000 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143) BRAND NEW WILLERBY Siena 32m² home sited within a stylish gated community, 45 minutes from Malaga airport £19,995 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143) WILLERBY COTTAGE 28x10 sited in ‘La Serrana Hills’ of Pizarra, site open all year round, swimming pool, only £13,495. Want to view? Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143)

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MOBILITY MOBILITY scooters, electric wheelchairs, wheelchairs, walking frames, etc, for sale and rent. Large selection of quality used scooters at competitive prices. Rascal vantage X, Rascal Veo X, Shoprider Sovereign, Pride Go Go, Neo 4 and 8, Mercury Prism, Pride XL8, Rascal 388, Rascal 329, Rascal 125 Wheelchair, Shoprider electric wheelchair breaks up for boot, Rascal 330 electric wheelchair as new condition at considerable saving, Rascal turnabout electric wheelchair, plus many more all with guarantee. New and used wheelchairs for sale at competitive prices. Brand New Pride Go Go Mobility Scooters All models just arrived huge savings on retails prices. Rentals from 55 euros weekly. New mobility scooter batteries supplied and fitted. Mobility scooters bought for cash. www.mobili tyscootersdirectspain.c om email info@mobili tyscootersdirectspain.c om Tel 609581139 (241153)

MOSQUITO SCREENS MOSQUITO NICK No1 Specialist for Mosquito Screens for all types of windows and doors. PRICE PROMISE/NEVER BEATEN ON PRICE!!! All types of screens: sliding, pull-down, pleated, fixed and ARCHED available in all colours including wood grain. Call Nick at 647 072 861, www.mosqui tonick.ws (248266) (T1) ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.es (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a high quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (240300)

MOTORING

MOTRGAGES FLUENT Finance Abroad Are you looking to release equity in your home here in Spain? Need to pay IBI, Community Fees, Taxes, but don’t have the cash available now to do this. Do you want to sell your property for what it is worth but don’t have the ability/time frame due to cash constraints? Do you want an alternative to the Banks who are costly and slow? Call us now on +34 691 179 445 +34 952 961 952 or email ronald@fluentfi nanceabroad.com Come and visit us in our San Pedro office (249736)

MOTORING

Sh: Car Services AUTOMATIC gearbox specialist. Transmatic. All models including classic cars, serviced, repaired and reconditioned. Also 4x4 transfer boxes and power steering Call/fax 952 796 166 / 952 805 804 email: transmat ic2005@yahoo.com. www.transmatic.es ECU Remapping. Tuning for gains in power / Economy. More power, less fuel, lower emissions. Mobile 634 436 532 www.itech-tuning.com

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SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (241688) BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbrady cars.com (241688) DIESEL Citroen Picasso 1.6 HDI 2011 from private owner only 53’000 Klm (32’000 Mls) metallic silver a very well kept car and a great all round family MPV for only 7’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 bill bradycars.com (241688) PRICED SLASHED DIESEL Toyota Auris 2012 one private owner 55’000 Klm (34’000 Mls) full service history from Toyota main service just been done polar white lots of extras on this car ideal costa car and also a very scarce car. WAS 10’995€ NOW ONLY 9´995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (241 688) PRICE SLASHED Seat Leon diesel 1.6 TDI 2011 From private owner only 46’000 Klm (28’000 Mls) S/History, bluetooth, multifunctional steering wheel, alloy wheels and lots more metallic black WAS 10’995€ NOW ONLY 9’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (241688)

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AUTOMATIC/DIESEL Audi A-4 2.0 TDI. 2010 from private owner bought and service by Audi only 87,000 Klm (54,000 Mls) Parking sensors, Bluetooth, alloy wheels and much more metallic silver, relocation forces sale at this price only 16,995€ 952 838 842 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com. (241688)

2010 Alpha Romeo 159 station wagon 1.9 JTD 6 speed diesel, in metallic black, new tyres, new MOT and tax, insured, right hand drive on UK plates, ideal return to UK, 2 keys, 120, 000 miles, full alpha history, alloys , in perfect condition inside and out, 3,995€ 653 777 073 (241693)

AUTOMATIC VW. UP-! Fender (special edition model) 2013 From lady owner bought and serviced by VW. Just had its service only 29’000 Klm (18’000 Mls) Polar white, black panoramic sun roof, sports wheels, fantastic sound system and lots more it´s like new. Save a fortune on this model new price nearly 16’000€. YES ONLY 9’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (241688)

MERCEDES cl 500, 2001 coupe auto, with every conceivable extra, inc assisted door closer, double glazed, sat nav, in dark metallic blue with black leather, drives and looks perfect, this car cost new 1000.000€ priced to sell at 6,995€ 653 777 073 (241693)

CADILLAC XLR SPORTS COUPE CABRIOLET 2006 – GOLD METALLIC, BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR. TOP OF THE RANGE, LOW MILEAGE. NORTH STAR ENGINE. LOOKS & DRIVES LIKE NEW. FANTASTIC LOOKING CAR. FABULOUS CHRISTMAS PRESENT €14,995. CALL 952 668 240 / 695 840 302 (253009)

ESTATE Ford Focus 1.6 Inj. 2013 bought from Ford Estepona and from lady owner 46’000 klm (28’000 Mls) metallic silver, climate control, electric pack, it´s been used for the school runs it´s a big saving at only 9’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (241688) DIESEL Nissan Almera 2.2 DCI. Sport hatchback 2006 With only 55’000 Klm (34’000 Mls) with service history, 6 speed g/box, climate control, parrot bluetooth, alloy wheels, electric pack and much more its only 3’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (241688) BMW 530 diesel, automatic in black with black leather, 2002, alloys air con in great condition inside and out, 160.000klms with history, 2.995€ 653 777 073 2005 KIA CARNIVAL 2.9 diesel automatic, seven seater, twin side doors, silver, climate control, alloys. In excellent condition inside and out. Fully legal Spanish LHD, 5,995€, 653 777 073 (241693) LAND ROVER Freelander 2, 2007, hse td4 diesel, automatic, silver bronze with unmarked black leather, twin panoramic sunroofs, in excellent condition throughout, 180,000 klms with full service history, every extra income sat navigation climate control and alloys, 9750€, 653 777 073

FORD FUSION 2004 1.3 petrol, silver, new ITV, in very good condition inside and out, 5 door 5 speed manual, electric windows, air-con, priced to sell at 1,995€ 653 777 073 (241693) SEAT IBIZA 2004 1.4, alloys, 5 speed, 5 door, new ITV, good condition throughout, in bright red, alloys, air-con, PX to clear new tyres drive away 1,995€ 653 777 073 (241693) FORD MONDEO 2004 2.0 tdci Ghia, in metallic blue, new tyres, new itv,6 speed 140 bhp, alloys climate control, excellent runner in great condition, to sell quick 1,995€ 653 777 073 (241693) 2009 MERCEDES C220 cdi original factory amg, RHD on Spanish plates, 80,000 miles with full service history, 2 keys, silver with black leather, in perfect condition inside and out, 9,995€ 653 777 073 (241693) SEAT ALTEA 2007 4x4 freetrack 2.0 diesel 2.0 150 bhp 6 speed one owner from new, new ITV, 240,000 klms with seat history, metallic bronze in great condition, drives perfect, 4 new tyres and Cambelt change, 5,995€ 653 777 073 (241693) carsforsaleinspain.eu Buy or Sell your car online. All makes & models LHD/RHD. Spanish/UK Reg. (249723)

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AUDI TT COUPE 1.8L Excellent condition, Silver, ABS, Black Leather Interior, Climate Control, Alloy Wheels, BOSE Sound System, Multi change CD etc. New ITV. €4,750 ONO Tel: 696 774 870 (253010)

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

MECHANICS MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (247810) BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP family run business since 2000 in Mijas Costa Fuengirola. Servicing Repairs, ITVS, Full Engine Rebuilds, Body Work Repairs, Recovery Service, Paperwork Transfers. Checks on all cars & 4x4. CALL TODAY 605 407 369 / 951 914 025 (247647) LEO´S AUTOS, MIJAS COSTA. Repairs & servicing to all makes of cars, light commercials, also ITV´s, exhausts etc. Plus home call outs. T: 952 917 353 / 722 291 198.

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CLASSIFIEDS INTERNATIONAL CARS Land Rover specialist, All Makes Catered for, Full Diagnostic Testing, Bodywork Repairs, Pre-ITV checks, collection & delivery service. Tel: 634 330 806 (253008)

WANTED

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NAUTICAL PUERTO BANÚS – Moorings for rent. 8, 12 & 15 meters. 662 379 483 (240400) PUERTO BANUS – Moorings wanted to buy. 0032 473 815 789

PAINTERS/DECORATORS

COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (241240)

PETS

CARS AND VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 693 028 325 (229862) CARS WANTED, all registration numbers, any age, runners/non-runners, finance, embargoes no problem 687 049 592 or 622 156 022 (248692) T2 CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN AND UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (229862) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 693 028 325 (229862) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (229862) WANTED all cars vans and anything interesting also classic cars, bikes, etc, with or without paperwork considered, same day decision, cash waiting, 653 777 073

“SIMPLY THE BEST” on the coast. Forget the rest, have the job done right. Call Sam. 18 years Mijas. 952 666 025 / 629 546 128. You’re worth it. (232930) PROFESSIONAL female decorator for all your decorating needs. For free advice and quotes, English 639 928 090, Spanish/Swedish/German 618 055 563 (248718) EXPERIENCED Painter Decorator. All aspects of Decorating. You won´t find better or cheaper. Call Roger 633 382 262 (249512)

PERGOLAS & DECKING PERGOLAS, Decking and Thatched Gazebos. Best quality and prices. Installations. For free quotation call 686 322 328 (243344)

YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully vaccinated and neutered. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity. Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death. Can be seen without obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (93398) HAVING problems with your dog? We can show YOU how to educate your dog. Private and group classes. If you are short of time we have a pick-up & home delivery service from Benalmadena to Marbella, so we are able to see you at our Pet Nursery. Professional with 20 years of experience. Tel: 670 604 172, Web: dogtm.com; Email: David@dogtm.com (253202)

CHARITIES MUSIC KARAOKE “Everything You Need” Rent, Buy or Update Your Songs in All Languages. www.songbook slive.com “costasongs” 664-540-154. (232947) LIVE MUSIC with DAVID CHRISTIAN-CLARK from solo Spanish Guitar to Dance band, performing for exclusive private events from Gibraltar to Nerja.Call 00 350 540 367 29 or e-mail davechristianclark@gmail.co m for details.Over 30 years’ professional experience. (248995)

PEST CONTROL

PEST CONTROL Best Prices Great Service BRITISH & LEGAL 0034 684 217 181 WWW.LOCALPEST.ES

ACE CHARITY “El Refugio” in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling

Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.acecharity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public week-ends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321) AT SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about rehoming, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on

952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317) ARCH - THE ANDALUCIAN RESCUE CENTRE FOR HORSES WELCOMES VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO THEIR STABLES ON SATURDAYS FROM 10 12 OR BY APPOINTMENT. COME AND HELP OUT, OR SPONSOR OR ADOPT ONE OF OUR HORSES, DONKEYS OR MULES. WE ALWAYS NEED HELP WITH FUND RAISING TO LOOK AFTER THE ABANDONED AND ABUSED ANIMALS. OUR AIM IS TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND REHOME. WE ARE A SMALL FRIENDLY TEAM - WHY NOT JOIN US. FIND US IN ALHAURIN EL GRANDE, BEHIND THE VENTA MIRALMONTE ON THE ROAD FROM ALHAURIN TO COIN, (A404), URB.VIÑA BORREGO, FOLLOW THE YELLOW SIGNS. CHARITY REGISTERED WITH THE JUNTA DE ANDALUCIA NO 8448. WWW.HORSERES C U E S P A I N . O R G INFO@HORSERESCUES PAIN.ORG ARCHRES CUE@YAHOO.CO.UK TEL:635798219 OR 656935613 OR 620175828. NEW: ARCH CHARITY SHOP NOW OPEN IN ALHAURIN, NEXT TO MONEY CHANGE SHOP, AVENIDA GERALD BRENAN (93322)

KENNELS

EURODOG Boarding Kennels & Cattery. Under new ownership by animal loving family. Large kennels and exercise yards, fully licensed and sanitary approved. Safe, secure and caring environment. Inspections welcome anyt ime. 5 minutes from Fuengirola 679 786 669 / 952 464 947 / www.eurodog.es CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY, superb licensed facilities, viewing welcome. Tel: 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-and-dogworld.com (241623)

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PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcares pain.com. Find us on Facebook at Petcare Spain (243370) LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter.Near Coin. lagunakennels@ho tmail.com Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983 (248631)

PET TRANSPORT

PET-COURIERS.COM – If you love your pet try us first – we are the best. Door to door service throughout Europe. Specialised vehicles – bespoke service. Full legal service including documentation if required. For further information call or e-mail us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227. Email: info@petcouriers.com or www.petcouriers.com (243861) THE DOG MOVER. Licensed transporters. Two handlers, so never alone. 651 581 067 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.thedogmover.co m (228731) ACCOMPANY your pets to their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www .petchauffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@petchauffeur.eu

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PET TRANSPORTATION by road. Fully DEFRA/ OCA/TRACES compliant. Complete service by professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat-anddog-world.com (241623)

PLUMBING

PROFESSIONAL SERV. PRO VENT. Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Windows, Glass Curtains creatively designed and expertly fitted. Visit our showroom in La Cala or call 639 727 188 for a free quotation. From inspiration to installation www.joebay ley.com (248719)

PROPERTY INTELLIGENT HOMES – Increase the value of your property. Simply upgrade using a Fibaro Automation system around your home. We supply & install. Promotional packages available. For more info call Antonio +44 7720 208125 or IVO 600 456 350 (253235)

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

PLUMBER for all your plumbing. Water heaters, bathrooms, tiling. Benalmadena based, travel no problem. Construction work. Glen 669 073 773 (240545) PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (241327)

PRINTERS BUSINESS cards, flyers, posters, magazines, design, canvas, exhibition equipment, signage, vehicle branding Eyeprint: 951 310 395 www.eye print.es (238598) www.euroweeklynews.com

PROPERTY FOR SALE

MR MAINTENANCE For ALL your Property needs No Job Too Small 647 460 155 (253196)

PROPERTY FOR SALE WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM is always looking for realistically priced inland properties to sell to our interested buyers. Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (244876)

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ATTRACTIVE 2 Bed, 2 Bath, Ground Floor Apartment in DON ALBERTO Mijas Costa. Fully Furnished to high standard. Close to Pool, Air-Conditioning & in a very safe position. 185,000 Euros. +447850 746171 goodson.builders@iclou d.com (253193) MIJAS COSTA For Sale a detached character Villa on one level. 8,000m2 plot. 4 Double Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Large Kitchen/Diner, Sitting Room, Underfloor Heating, Air-Conditioning, Alarmed, Swimming Pool, Electric Gates, Long Driveway, Garaging for 6 Cars + Office. 10 mins from La Cala Beach. Very pretty Villa with Lovely Views. Ready to move in - €695,000 QUICK SALE. 662 561 773 / 952 590 297 (247814)

PROPERTY TO LET MARBELLA, BANUS, sunny 3 bedroom apartments by Marina. Short/long term, luxury, private gardens, garage. bravoelezovic@gmail.com / 637 439 222 (249561) LONG TERM RENTALS. Super prices, no commission. Apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas, shops, offices, bars, restaurants. Coast & inland. Tlf 679 111 522 (248574) MARBELLA APARTMENTS, Villas & Townhouses, Rentals. Telephone 622 571 040 kingscastlemarbella@gmail .com www.kingscastle marbella.com (253244)

BENALMADENA 1 Bedroom Furnished Garden Apartment, Quiet area. Parking. Suit Retired Coupl. Preferably Long Term – 605 978 203 (253012)

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PROPERTY WANTED

EUROPE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combi trans.es (236581)

15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 30th December. Space available each way. Tel. 639 928 090 (248848)

USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (236581)

REMOVALS & STORAGE

STORAGE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combi trans.es (236581) LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (236581) PROFESSIONAL LOCAL REMOVALS AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 1/2 DAY FROM €90. FULL DAY FROM €175. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FORTNIGHTLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE TO UK AND EUROPE (INCL SCOTLAND). WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 / EMAIL garymoveit@yahoo.co. uk (233339) BRITONS REMOVALS UK-Spain-UK. Regular Fully Registered Removal & Storage Service for over 30 years. Tel 618 984 570 or 914 143 164 www.briton sremovals.com (242465) www.euroweeklynews.com

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REMOVALS & STORAGE

CLASSIFIEDS MOVING BACK TO UK? Removal vehicle departing weekly throughout the year. Excellent, professional service & great rates. Ring (0034) 665 089 244 or (0044) 01922 682 667 & see www.elite-euro pean.com (93139) UK - SPAIN - Anywhere Europe! Masses of experience. New clean vehicles. Insured with Royal Sun Alliance. Genuinely CARING service. FULL and / Part moves. ONLINE QUOTES!! www.bmceu ropean.com Tel: UK 08456 443 784 / ES 634 344 787 FIND US ON FACEBOOK! (243375) MOVING MATTERS SL – removals and storage. Local or to and from the UK/Ireland/Portugal and across Europe. Over 16 years experience. For free quotation Tel 951 311 118. www.movingmatters.eu (241617) LOCAL & International Removals Regular Schedules 952 816 582 move@frein ternational.com (236930) LOCAL Removals Large or Small 952 816 582 move @freinternational.com (236930) NO JOB TOO SMALL. Large van traveling to and from Benidorm, Alicante & Malaga regularly every two weeks. AAA Couriers T: +44 2838 840 345. E: aaa courierni@gmail.com (249585) MAN VAN Removals, 20Euros/Hour 3 Vans available, Tel David 696 810 618 / info@moveit-storeit.com (248401)

CLASSIFIEDS MAN AND VAN MAN & VAN Removals, Clearances. 100% reliable. Always punctual. 20€ per hour. 622 020 856 BIG VAN (removal) always on time. 100% reliable. 20€. P.H. - 633 277 270 2 MEN, Van €30 p hour. Also House Clearances. 651 081 610 (248894) THE VAN MAN. Cheap and cheerful. €20 per hour. 677 251 025

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SITUATIONS VACANT

ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service. Make your home more secure! Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / in fo@aceofshades.es (101730) ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (233420)

REMOVAL BOXES Large, med, wardrobe, bubble wrap, tape, collect or delivered. Local and international removals also undertaken. 952 239 110 / 632 702 306 FIRST MONTH €1. Packing materials. Self storage Marbella. 952 811 311

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SERVICES

CARPENTRY CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens. Bathrooms renovated etc. 30 years experience. Very reliable. 677 087 575 (233419)

FURNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 499 944 (224373)

SEWING ALL STYLES Curtains, upholstery, soft furnishings and bean bags made to measure. Sensible prices. Also repairs / alterations. All areas. Call 672 800 887 or email judeinspain@hot mail.com (232798)

SIGNS & DESIGNS SHOP signs, vehicle signs, banners, window signs, 952 930 547, 603 464 582, www.signdsign1.com (232309) EYEPRINT – 951 310 395 (238598)

SITUATIONSVACANT

EARN 300€ to 2,500€ per month working with a reputable British PLC. Flexible Hours. No Selling. Local Training & Support. For more information go to www.the-vistagroup.co.uk (249564) INTERIOR Architect. Marbella Design Academy need an Interior Architect tutor for New Year start. You shall be fluent in English. Have minimum a BA degree, preferable from an English University. You have to be hardworking and flexible, smart, have a pleasant personality, organised, skilled in AutoCad and other design software. Team player a must. Ideally you are already settled locally. Please email CV to info@mar b e l l a - d e s i g n academy.com (253011) PROFESSIONAL Telesales staff wanted for registered Animal Protection Association. Potential for High earnings. Marbella. Contact: 634 234 477 info@fdceb.eu (253243)

SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosan nacarmella@hotmail.com (248422)

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TEACHING

STORAGE

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POOL MAINTENANCE, repairs, friendly, reliable service. Estepona, Malaga, inland re-grouts, heaters. 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 www.sparklenripple.net (241243) T3 www.perfectpools.es. Maintenance, Repairs & Renovation. Professional & Reliable Service. All Areas. info@perfectpools.es. 650 348 785 (244921) WESTARPOOLS. Pool construction, renovation, repairs and heating. 619 246 372 / www.westar pools.com (253238) POOL HEATING, COVERS AND ROLLERS. SWIM IN A HEATED POOL ALL YEAR ROUND. PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATIONS FOR OVER 20 YEARS. ENVIROCARE 952 663 141 – 670 409 759 www.envirocarespain.c om ALL AREAS COVERED (247804) QUALITY Astral Pool Heaters from €3,995 +IVA fully installed! Removable Pool Safety fencing from €59,95 per linear metre +IVA fully installed! www.advasolsolutions.com – 951 965 309, 664 871 133 (248615) ANTIONIO ENTERPRISES – Pool Design. Heating. Complete Builds. Repairs. Reasonable Rates. Antonio 602 593267. www.com pletehomeworks.eu

TV & SATELLITE REPAIRS – TV’s, Plasmas, LCD’s, Digi – Boxes, Video, Hi-Fi and microwaves. Free estimates, can collect. 35 Years experience. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201 (247821)

SOLAR Hot water installed from €1995 incl. www.ad vasolsolutions.com (248615)

STORAGE secure clean dry warehousing. Collection and delivery available. Guaranteed best rates. Focus Transport Marbella 952 816 582 (248704)

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THERAPISTS CHANGE your thinking, change your life. Psychotherapist Philip Jameson. Adults, adolescents, families. 635 276 140 (241681) LIFE COACHING, stress, depression, other problems. 24 years experience. Contact 634 369 414 / in fo@thewaychristiancoun selling.com / thewaychris tiancounselling.com (236862)

TRANSLATORS OFFICIAL translations. All languages. 952 789 204. Mobile 654 613 094. sanpedrotranslations@gma il.com (249621)

TUITION MARBELLA DESIGN ACADEMY: Validated programmes. Bachelor of Arts degrees awarded by Middlesex University London. www.designschool.com (241409)

ENGLISH CHANNELS. Freeview, Movies, Sky Channels, Sports Catch up and much more. All Free No Monthly Costs Inc. Warranty from €140. 653 061 472 (247612) ENGLISH TV BBC 1, 2, 3, 4, ITV, CH4 & CH5. NO INTERNET NEEDED. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. GOOD PRICES. ALSO DISH REALIGNMENT. TEL: 652 023 012 (248601)

UPHOLSTERY CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST,RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (229862) CARPETS AND SOFAS cleaned. Reliable, fast service. Family run. Cleansol 952 930 861 / 607 610 578. 10am - 10pm 7 days, all areas Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)

WASHING MACHINE

REPAIRS WASHING machine repairs. No fix No fee. Call Joe: 686 271 836 (248601)

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WINDOW TINTING MOBILE SERVICE. ITV Legal. Solar Reflective tint for glass curtains, balconies, yachts. Stop fading, heat & glare. 958 496 571 – 644 546 176 solar shadetinting@gmail.com (238665)

XXX RELAXATION READERS OF A SENSITIVE DISPOSITION MAY FIND SOME OF THE ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS SECTION OFFENSIVE.

FEMALE MARBELLA CENTRE - the ideal place for your enjoyment in the city centre, eight young ladies for unforgettable moments. Open 24h and prices from €50. For reservations and information call 620 366 817. (238512) T1 CALAHONDA. Alexia, young hot-blooded black girl. Kinky lover, loving and giving. I’ll make you go crazy with pleasure, my love!! I can’t wait to see you!! Greek, natural French 650 237 102 (247769) RIVIERA. Hello my love! I’m Patricia, a horny brunette who loves sex and parties. Sweet, elegant and kinky. 24h. Outcalls 608 949 543 (247769) CALAHONDA, from 50€. Big tits. Very giving Bolivian. Pure, unchained filth. Kisses, natural French, deep throat. 616 368 985 (247769)

‘FUENGIROLA PORT’ THE FAMOUS LONG ESTABLISHED EASY TO FIND 5 STAR LUXURY APARTMENT. ONE MINUTE’S WALK FROM THE LONDON PUB. PLEASE NOTE WE´RE NOT OPEN 24 HOURS!! OPENING HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 11:00am TO 8:00pm, SATURDAYS 11:00am TO 5:00pm. CLOSED SUNDAYS. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE CLOSED 23RD DECEMBER AT 6PM AND REOPEN ON 9TH JANUARY 2017. SEVEN YEARS OF ESTABLISHED EXPERIENCE & QUALITY. ALL NEW PUSSIES IN THE HOUSE, WAITING FOR YOU TO CUM AND PLAY! READ ON WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: PUSSIES PERFORM LIKE STARS! WE OFFER THE ONLY REAL ‘NO HIDDEN EXTRAS’ GUARANTEE ON THE COAST. SEX FOR LESS!! OUR LUXURY ROOMS INCLUDE: COMFORTABLE CLIMATE & HOT PUSSY! MIRRORS, FOUR POSTER BEDS, SHOWERS, PORN DVDS, VIBRATORS AND TOYS. THIS IS WHAT YOU PAY INCLUDING A FREE DRINK FROM OUR BAR: HALF HOUR - 40 EUROS. FAMOUS ‘HOUSE SPECIAL’ 45 MINUTES - 50 EUROS. A GREAT MIND BLOWING FULL HOUR ONLY 70 EUROS! THIS IS WHAT YOU GET ALL INCLUSIVE - START WITH A MIND BLOWING BOUT OF ORAL SEX, FOLLOW WITH UNINHIBITED ANY POSITION SCINTILLATING, TITILLATING SEX COME TWICE IF YOU CAN! FINISH WITH NUDE BODY-2-BODY MASSAGE. EVERY DAY A GREAT SELECTION OF INTERNATIONAL BEAUTIES WILL GREET YOU IN OUR FABULOUS LOUNGE DRESSED IN PROVOCATIVE UNDIES & HIGH HEELS. YOUR PLEASURE IS OUR BUSINESS. DISCRETION & HYGIENE GUARANTEED. A NEW FABULOUS CONNOISSEURS TWO GIRLS (+18) SPECIAL NOW AVAILABLE!! PUSSY NUMBERS: 661 064 376, 600 878 610 ALL CALLS ANSWERED IN ENGLISH. YOUR JOB IS TO CUM, OUR JOB IS TO PLEASE. THANK YOU!! OFTEN COPIED - NEVER BEATEN! ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW GIRLS +18, JUST CALL (248736)

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killed almost 300 people across the Umbrian region. Sotheby’s did what they do best and arranged a classic auction with a powerful PR team to help sell the 500th and final LaFerrari built, which will have a special plaque embedded in the finish

to pay tribute to the victims. With production from 2013-2015, it has now become the most expensive car built in the 21st century ever to be sold at auction, commanding the highest ever price from Italy. With a top speed of 350kph, LaFerrari can reach 100kph in under three seconds and is the fastest road legal vehicle the Italian manufacturer has ever produced.

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UK to face legal action THE European Commission is to initiate legal proceedings against the UK & Spain for failing to enforce environmental regulations during the Volkswagen ‘Dieselgate’ scandal. Britain, alongside Germany and as many as seven other countries, will now have to justify its reasons for failing to adhere to European Union law which requires governments to take action against environmental breaches. Volkswagen used cheat devices on its cars in order to pass emissions tests, a clear violation of European law, and Brussels is of the opinion that certain governments failed to take sufficient action in the wake of the scandal. The EU will now issue formal notices to the offending nations, with individual cases to be shifted to European courts should they fail to receive adequate responses.

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SPEEDBUMPS: Forcing traffic to slow down leads to far more emissions. WHILE Spain seems determined to build more and more of them, the UK might finally be flattening the nuisance army of speedbumps that plague 21st century driving. Believe it or not it’s the dreaded health and safety officials at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (who drop the ‘h’ and shorten themselves to ‘Nice’) who want to reduce the bumps. They’ve realised that forcing traffic to slow down to a snail’s pace with sudden braking and revving leads to far more emissions than a smooth ride would and a calling for a suspen-

sion-friendly redesign of the bumps. Another recommendation Spain could learn from is the ‘no idling zone’ proposal which would ban parents from loitering around schools en masse with their engines running and holding up real traffic for miles. Other ideas include more average speed cameras, ‘car free’ days in major cities, and congestion charges for urban driving. More than 320 billion vehicles travelled on Britain’s roads in the past year, leading to obscene levels of pollution.

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Car of the Year THE shortlist for the 2017 European Car of the Year has finally been announced. The seven finalists were chosen by jurors from motoring magazines and websites across the continent. Favourite to scoop the award will likely be the Mercedes E-Class, which has come out to rave reviews, although the Alfa Romeo Giulia will definitely give it a run for its money. Also shortlisted are the Citroen C3, Nissan Micra, Peugeot 3008, Toyota C-HR, and Volvo S90/V90. Last year ’s winner was the Vauxhall/Opel Astra. The vote for the 2017 winner takes place in early March and the new Car of the Year will be announced at the Geneva Motorshow on March 6.

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Outstanding credentials for the smart Ford S-Max by Nick Fletcher THERE are plenty of midsized family MPVs available and most have individual plus points, but the big question is which one presents itself as the best allrounder. One model which has outstanding credentials is the Ford S-Max, which in its latest guise is arguably the

smartest looking. It also comes in three trim levels, all well equipped, offers a c h o ic e o f fo u r d ie s e l a nd two petrol engines, manual or auto gearboxes, and its re v is ed c a b in h a s a mo re upmarket feel than main rivals. Only significant downside to the S-Max CV is that it is not the cheapest to buy, nor the most fuel-efficient

Stats panel (optional): Model: Ford S-Max Titanium Engine: 2.0 litre diesel Transmission: 6 speed manual Performance: 0-60mph 10.8 seconds, top speed 123 mph Economy: 56.4 mpg combined Emissions: 129g/km

in the sector, though it does atone with superior driving dynamics. S-Max prices start at £21,895 (€29,161) a nd e ve n e ntry le ve l c a rs ge t Ford’s new SYNC 2 infotainment system,17-inch alloy wheels, parking sensors, keyless entry and push-button start and a DAB radio. My Titanium test model had a wealth of extra kit including sat-nav, and in 2.0 litre die s e l form c os ts £28,095 (€31,633). The 148 hp engine is good for 0-60 mph in 10.8 s e c onds a nd top speed of 123 mph. Fuel economy is 56.4 mpg c ombine d, ve ry good

but well short of that of the rival Citroen C4 Grand Picasso. B ut it is not a ll a bout economy. The driving experience is where the S-Max scores, for despite its bulk it does have a light, agile feel and its suspension set-up and lower centre of gravity means it rides and handles be tte r tha n mos t s e ve nseater MPVs. It also wins points for its interior, with smart styling, highe r qua lity trim ma -

t er i al s and cl ever use of space. There are three individual seats in the middle row, and a pair of child-size ones in the back. Even with the rear seats in use, there is still 285 litres of load space. Ther e ar e al so l ot s of oddm ent st owage pl aces spread around the car. Fold the rear seats and you get 965 litres of space and drop the middle seats and you get a van-

like 2,020 litres. This latest S-Max, longer and wider then the previous model, has a more handsome, more classy appearance mainly due to a heavily revised front end styling and its premium-look cabin. Add pleasing driving dynamics to the package and its challenge to be the family MPV pack leader is compelling.

S-MAX: Wins points for its smart style interior.

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Year of the Benz IN Chinese astrology 2017 will be the Year of the Rooster but back on planet Earth it is shaping up to be the Year of M e rc e d e s . A b u m p e r 2 0 1 6 t h a t s a w sales rise by almost 50 per cent has given the brand justified confidence and in the first quarter of the New Year Mercedes will unleash two spectacular new models on an ever competitive marketplace. First up will be the new S-Class Cabriolet which may well be the fanciest convertible in the business, a glamorous affair that combines comfort, power and style. Also before March we

will see the new E-Class which just won the New Zealand car of the year award. The nine-speed automatic is considered one of the safest drives around courtesy of its hi-tech automated systems and a Coupe model will be followed in summer by Cabriolet and All-Terrain versions. Also in 2017 expect the unveiling of a GTR and GTC, while a GT4 racecar is also in the works. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also the question of Mercedesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pioneering new digital headlights, boasting new technology which will undoubtedly

S-CLASS: Combines comfort, power and style.

transform the roads as we know them. Each headlight can monitor the road ahead using an army of sensors and a million microscopic mirrors enabling it to focus on dark and dangerous spots. They can recognise faces in ongoing cars and divert harsh lights away to prevent blinding. The icing on the cake? The headlights can even proj e c t h o l o g r a m i m a g e s o n t o t h e ro a d such as a snowflake to let you know its icy outside.

S-CLASS CABRIOLET: A glamorous affair.

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Vardy helps spank Man City and Kohli smashes England 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

WITH Christmas approaching fast, there’s no respite whatsoever for sports-minded people, competitors and fans alike, with continuous action in football, Rugby Union and horse racing, the 5th

and final cricket Test between India and England, the International Horse Show at Olympia and the PDG World Championship Darts in London all coming up. FOOTBALL: * A week ago, Dundalk and Southampton were eliminated from the Europa League but Manchester United progressed to the knockout stage. Leicester crashed 5-0 at FC Porto in their final Champions League Group game while Tottenham’s European campaign ended with a 3-1 win over CSKA Moscow. Meanwhile, Celtic drew 1-1 at Manchester City, A r s e n a l whipped Basel 4-1, Barcelona

beat Borussia Dortmund 4-0, Real Madrid were held 2-2 by Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayern Munich defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0. * Recent PL results were Leicester 4 (with a Jamie Vardy hat-trick) Manchester City 2; Arsenal 3 Stoke 1; Burnley 3 Bournemouth 2; Chelsea 1 (another Diego Costa goal) WBA 0; Hull 3 Crystal Palace 3; Swansea 3 Sunderland 0; Watford 3 Everton 2; Manchester United 1 Spurs 0; Southampton 1 Middlesbrough 0 and Liverpool 2 West Ham 2. Chelsea’s win was their ninth on the trot in the PL. * Championship leaders Newcastle claimed an emphatic 4-0 win over inconsistent Birmingham, Derby County beat Nottingham Forest in the East Midlands clash and Wolves drew 4-4 with Reading. There were also vital wins for Brighton (against Leeds United), Huddersfield Town and

KOHLI: Captained India to a formidable win.

JOSHUA: Defended his heavyweight title.

Steve Bruce’s improving Aston Villa. * In La Liga, Real Madrid lead Barcelona by six points (37-31) with Sevilla third (26). Last Saturday, Sergio Ramos headed a dramatic injury time goal for Real Madrid who created a new club record of 35 matches unbeaten with a 3-2 win over Deportivo La Coruna. And just six points cover the top five teams in Serie ‘A’ with Juventus (top on 36) followed by Roma 32, AC Milan 32, Napoli 31 and Lazio 30. * After the midweek games involving BournemouthLeicester and Everton-Arsenal on Tuesday and Crystal Palace-Manchester United, MiddlesbroughLiverpool, Stoke-

Southampton, SunderlandChelsea-Spurs-Hull and WBA-Swansea last night, the top matches coming up over the weekend are Crystal Palace-Chelsea, Everton-Liverpool, Manchester City-Arsenal, Tottenham-Burnley, WBA-Manchester United and West Ham-Hull. In the Championship we have Birmingham-Brighton, Burton-Newcastle, NorwichHuddersfield, Nottingham Forest-Wolves and QPR-Aston Villa; i t ’ s ChesterfieldBolton, Scunthorpe-Millwall and WalsallBradford City in FL1 and Accrington-Plymouth, Carlisle-Yeovil, Doncaster-Grimsby and Portsmouth-Hartlepool in FL2. * Crewe Alexandra director and former manager Dario Gradi has been suspended pending an

VARDY: Hattrick helped Leicester win.

FA investigation concerning claims he ‘smoothed over’ a complaint of sexual assault against a Chelsea scout in the 1970s. CRICKET: * India thrashed England by an innings and 36 runs in the fourth Test in Mumbai to clinch the series with three wins. Debutant Keaton Jennings scored 112 in England’s first innings total of 400 but bagged a first-ball duck in the second which saw the tourists dismissed for 195. India’s captain Virat Kohli smashed 235 and Murali Vijay scored

136 as the hosts posted a formidable 631 with England’s Advil Raschid taking four wickets for 191. The final Test starts in Chennai tomorrow. RUGBY UNION: * England captain Dylan Hartley was sent off six minutes after coming on in the second half as Northampton lost 37-10 to Leinster in the Champions Cup… dismissed for a swinging arm on Sean O’Brien in the 58th minute. BOXING: * Britain’s Anthony Joshua successfully defended his IBF heavyweight title with a thirdround stoppage of Eric Molina in Manchester. Joshua, who decked the American before the referee waved the bout, has 18 knockouts to his name from as many fights and will face former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley next April. * On the same Manchester bill, Dillian Whyte beat Dereck Chisora on a split decision in a WBC heavyweight title eliminator, Britain’s Khalid Yafai won the WBA super-flyweight title and Katie Taylor won her second professional fight. CHEATS: * It’s believed over 1,000 Russians - including Olympic medallists - benefited from a state-sponsored doping programme between 2011 and 2015. Lawyer Richard McLaren said: “It was a cover-up that evolved from uncontrolled chaos to an institutionalised and disciplined medal-winning conspiracy and covered 30 different sports with London 2012 being corrupted on an unprecedented scale.” McLaren’s report also implicates medallists at the 2013 World Athletics Championships in Moscow, and the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, and it seems as if salt and coffee were used to manipulate Russian samples. Indeed, the system was refined over the course of the 2012 Olympics, 2013 Worlds and Winter Olympics to protect likely Russian medal winners.

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Rio Real Golf Course: spectacularly designed CostaLessGolf Weekly News with

Ron Garrood THE Rio Real golf course was designed by the legendary Javier Arana, considered to be the best Spanish designer of all time Located in the most prestigious area of Marbella just five minutes from the city centre, the course opened in 1965 and runs alongside the Rio Real River, from which it takes its name, and forms an integral part of the course, right up until it reaches the Mediterranean sea. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design makes it a spectacular course. With 18 holes, par 72 and more than 6,000 metres in length, the Royal Spanish Golf Federation considers it to be a prestigious golf course and one of the best in Spain, both for its layout, and its unique beauty.

RIO REAL: The team work hard to improve quality. The course has a wide variety of different species of trees: Pine, Palm, Casuarinas, Olive, Cypress, etc. which make it the ideal place to play golf. Thanks to its Mediterranean climate, you can play all year around, with seafront holes and spectacular views. The Rio Real Golf Course is in great condition and playing very well and one of the lucky courses not to have been severely affected from the adverse weather condi-

tions recently experience along the coast. CostaLessGolf would like to thank Claudia, Angela and Juan for a great day on Tuesday. As usual the team at Rio Real are working hard to improve the quality and standards with the 6th green currently being rebuilt. To book our special offer for two players inc. shared buggy for only 150.00â&#x201A;Ź until the 31/01/17, call 0034 952 661 849 or email en quiries@costalessgolf.com.

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THE sports of badminton, archery, fencing, weightlifting and wheelchair rugby have had their entire funding cut for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Of the five sports, badminton’s doubles pairing of Chris Langridge and Marcus Ellis, were the only competitors to medal, achieving a bronze. Chief executive of Badminton England, Adrian Christy, said the decision could have a “catastrophic impact on the sport.” He has described it as likely to end the careers of badminton’s current best players. Why would youngsters thinking of taking up professional sport as a career consider badminton as the path of Olympic glory, he said. He has pledged to appeal against the decision by UK Sport as has British Weightlifting.

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Dismay over future Olympic funding

CATASTROPHIC IMPACT: Lack of funding is likely to affect the sport.

In a tweet Langridge said: “I am devastated by the news today from @uk_sport, I gave everything at the Olympics for my sport and Britain and you take ALL our funding.” The funding package is allocated through a mixture of the National Lottery and contributions from central government. Also on an Olympics theme, the Russian city of Sochi will not now host the 2017 World Championships for bobsleigh and skeleton. The sports’ governing body, the IBSF, said the event would not take place in light of the doping scandal which has engulfed Russian Olympic sport. Russia has reacted angrily saying the decision to strip Sochi was “without grounds.” A report by the World AntiDoping Agency said the country’s sports ministry “directed, controlled and oversaw” the process of manipulating the

samples of its athletes. The London 2012 Olympics, according to another report by sports lawyer Richard McLaren had been “corrupted on an unprecedented scale.” In cricket news, serious breaches of the sport’s disciplinary code will be punishable by sending off for the first time in its history. The aim is to introduce the red card from October, 2017. The decision to opt for this device, used in so many other sports, is seen as a way of enforcing a universally recognised punitive measure. Using sin bins, as in Rugby Union and ice hockey, and run penalties were considered but rejected for the sake of uniformity internationally. The offences which could result in a red card are threatening an umpire, actual assault or violence on the pitch.