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The Tax Agency reveals wealthiest towns in Malaga Province

by Michael Cano THE town of Benahavis has been declared as having the highest average annual gross income per capita in the whole of Malaga province at €28,428.

This is according to 2015 figures just released by the Spanish Tax Agency after reviewing the detailed income reports of every town and city in Spain with a population in excess of 1,000.

With a registered population of just 7,342, Benahavis has a large number of expatriates, many of whom may boost their declared in-

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The wealthy town of Benahavis

come with overseas payments, but this is the first time that the town has been able to push the usual winner Rincon de la Victoria into second place.

Malaga City with 569,009 inhabitants takes third place, followed by Marbella and Alhaurin de la Torre with the wage earners in a total of 13 towns having average gross earnings in excess of €20,000.

When looking further into Andalucia, perhaps surprisingly five towns in Cadiz province have larger gross annual incomes than both Malaga and Marbella, with residents in La Linea de la Concepcion actually earning more than those living in Benalmadena, Torremolinos and Fuengirola.

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Marbella Mayor agrees €17.8 million project

DESPITE the building of the tunnel under San Pedro Alcantara in an effort to reduce delays, the problem of traffic jams between the town and Puerto Banus continues.

Recently returned Mayor of Marbella Ángeles Muñoz made a direct appeal to the minister responsible in Madrid, Íñigo de la Serna to explain the situation and to request assistance in building a third lane within the A-7.

The Minister of Public Works confirmed that the proposal had been approved at a cost of €17.8 million and includes a new pedestrian bridge between Puerto Banus and Nueva Andalucia as a number of people have been run over trying to dash across the road.

This project which also includes the improvement of exits to and from the A-7 will shortly go to tender and it is recognised that the work once commenced could cause worse short term problems but should make the roads clearer and safer especially with the influx of summer tourists.

Mayor Muñoz also took the opportunity to explain her plans for improvement of the main access roads to the A-7 in the area of Las Chapas which will cost an annual €4 million to ensure safe and faster flow from the remaining Marbella Arch to the Costa del Sol Hospital.

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Mayor Muñoz in Madrid meeting Minister Íñigo de la Serna

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One woman’s fight against a little understood but crippling disease

by Michael Cano KIM WAGNER is a perfect example of how a little understood disease could devastate a young woman and put her life on hold.

Amazingly Lyme disease is better understood by vets than it is by medical doctors as it is transferred from animals (often dogs) by ticks which bite humans and it can cause a number of debilitating illnesses.

What confuses the medical profession is that it can affect so many different parts of the body including the heart, muscles, bones and the brain leaving the sufferer desperate for a cure yet doctors con-

fused by the symptoms displayed.

The longer the disease is left untreated, the worse the afflictions and the more difficult it is to cure yet a simple blood test can identify the existence of Lyme and if caught within 48 hours of infection, can be cured in most cases by a simple course of antibiotics.

Kim who comes from a medical family and has lived on the Costa del Sol since 2002 has been a sufferer for nine years and for much of that time, had no idea what was causing her so many problems.

Having obtained a degree in Psychology at university in the UK, she returned to London to study for a

Master’s degree but started to feel lethargic and suffered a great deal of pain, quickly getting to the stage where she could barely walk and couldn’t even properly feed herself.

Bearing in mind that her father is a well-qualified doctor who regularly travelled between Spain and his Dutch homeland, access to experts in the medical profession was easy but because Lyme is so little understood, it took a considerable time before it was suggested that she be tested for the disease.

As soon as the illness was diagnosed, Kim was treated by a Dutch Lyme specialist Dr Kingma and she started to show a steady improve-

a team of visiting specialists able to treat all aspects of Lyme’s.

Kim is delighted to be able to help others to combat what is a controllable illness and expects to receive patients from all over Europe even though at the moment, treatment will have to be paid for by the patient, as health insurers rarely cover the cost of treatment.

For more information visit http://marbellalymeclinic.com to learn about the symptoms and treatment of Lyme disease.

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A healthy and happy Kim Wagner

ment, so much so that she was able after several months to return to complete her Master’s and she now says that she feels great.

With an estimated 65,000 sufferers in Europe, there are currently just two clinics in the UK and three in Germany specialising in treating this disease although it is believed that within a few years it will be four times more prevalent than the HIV virus.

Having first-hand experience of this debilitating disease and having learnt so much about it and its treatment, the Wagner family have opened the first Lyme disease clinic in Spain near to Estepona and have

Kim and her father Dr Robert Wagner

Belgian resident arrested after alleged abuse A 48-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of physical and psychological abuse after his wife attempted to commit suicide.

The Belgian resident of Torre del Mar was arrested after his wife, 43, was seen threatening to jump off of the balcony of their home.

The woman, who is also Belgian, was prevented from jumping by a male neighbour who had access to their house.

Officers reported that the woman had a number of bruises on her body, which suggested physical abuse and ultimately led to the man’s arrest.

The arrest comes after the alleged offences happened over the course of a year.

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Man fined €540 over dog care failings A MAN has been fined hundreds of Euros by a court in Fuengirola after his dog was found tied up and starved According to a judge, the man left the dog, “without water or food fit for consumption and tied with a short chain of iron,”direcly around his neck.

The man first came to the attention of animal welfare officers after a neighbour complained he was keeping his dog in a “poor state” of care and was “abandoned,” to his fate The case follows a spate of dog poisoningsacross the Costa del Sol with more than 10 dying in one week.

One dog was killed after eating poison in a playground in La Campana, forcing police to close the park. The play area on Avenida Miguel de Cervantes is used by residents with and without pets, as well as children.

One resident, Francisco Montijano, told a publication, “in addition to animals, it could affect some of the children who play there every day.” Other neighbours told media outlets the poison comes in a “barely perceptible” liquid form, and have speculated the poison may have been left in three locations.

ABANDONED: Dog left without food or water and tied with short chain

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by Pippa Harris

Man jailed for abusing mother-in-law

A MAN has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for a series of sexual abuses toward his mother-in-law.

The victim, aged 85, was subjected to a number of incidents over a period of time which her son-in-law recorded using his mobile phone and stored them

on his personal computer.

The total sentence was made up of seven years for the abuse, plus another five years for sexual exploitation and corruption.

The man, as well as being part of the woman’s family, was also one of the people formally charged with caring for her.

Art disappears Police have collected samples of the liquid but residents remain concerned, telling one publication, “we are afraid to take our dogs out and have to walk them with our eyes pealed to stop them from going into the undergrowth and eating something which could kill them.”

In July it was revealed The Guardia Civil’s Nature Protection Service (Seprona) was investigating the appearance of pesticides disguised as dog treats around Torremolinos.

The officers warned the crime, which was reported by residents, carries a fine of up to €300,000 and up to two years in prison.

Police also warned dog and cat owners the poison, which has been strategically placed in areas frequented by animals, could be lethal and also poses a threat to children.

The authorities recommend anyone finding a poisoned animal to not touch it and instead call the police or Seprona and ask for the area to be cleaned in case of further poison.

The Ministry of the Environment has also collaborated with Seprona to launch the Andalucian Strategy Against Poison (EAV) to raise “social awareness and encourage the prevention of poison use as well as promoting police action.”

A SCULPTURE that was to be temporarily given to Malaga Museum has gone missing. The nineteenth-century piece has not been seen since it was removed from Jerez de la Frontera (Cadiz).

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by Michael Cano A CRAFTY burglar who broke into a music store in Malaga city and removed electric guitars and amplifiers has been arrested together with his accomplices.

The man made a hole in the ceiling (butrรณn) of the store and removed a large number of instruments and equipment and quickly passed them to accomplices (three men and a woman) who were instructed to sell them as second hand items to stores around the city at discounted prices.

Officers from the National Police established that a woman was trying to sell one of the guitars and then discovered other instruments in music stores around Malaga allowing them to establish the names of those involved and arrested them all for receiving stolen property or knowingly trying to sell it on.

The person responsible for the actual robbery was identified and he too was arrested with a total of seven electric guitars, three electric tuners, four guitar cases and an amplifier being recovered from various properties.

All of the recovered instruments

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Work in progress Maintenance work continues in the schools of Mijas. Councillor for Education, Hipolito Zapico visited the El Limonar Children’s School after new flooring was installed and repair works were completed.

He explained, “we continue to work on improving the municipality’s schools, improving all the areas we can to benefit students.” He added the works to El Limonar had cost around €6,000 to improve flooring in classrooms and repair mosquito screens.

The councillor also outlined further plans for the coming year, “for next year we are putting together a new plan for improvements centered around the Mijas Pueblo nursery which will include improvements to flooring and other type of works necessary to ensuring these centres function fully.”

Councillor Zapico added, “we continue working in collaboration with the educational community and continuing to plan for a the much sought-after institute in Las Lagunas and school in La Cala.” He confirmed the council’s 2018 budget would include funding for a school in Las Lagunas, adding, “we are waiting to draft the project’s details before we put it out to tender which we believe will happen soon. We will continue to take steps to provide the necessary education infrastructure in the municipality and this will always involve collaboration between councils and the educational community.”

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AROUND 20 unemployed people in Malaga have fallen victim to a scam advertising a fake grape harvesting job in France.

The advert, which was posted on website Milanuncios, asked prospective applicants for €85 towards the cost of coming to France to take up a job helping with the wine harvest. In return the advert offered over €4,000 worth of work to employees. Police now say this was a “massive scam.”

On investigating, National Police found the man had posted 26 job adverts on the website, leaving around 20 out of pocket in Malaga province, and also another 170 in other areas of Spain including Madrid, Murcia and Valencia.

The alleged perpetrator, Juan Antonio P, aged 40, previously lived in Antequera and was arrested in Tenerife.

He is said to have posted messages offering people €87.84 a day, working six days a week for nine weeks; a total sum of €4,743. Police believe the man may have made around €16,000 from the scam.

The adverts were posted on Milanuncios between late May and early June. Allegedly Juan Antonio P exchanged telephone numbers with interested parties, giving them details of the work and eventually asking for €85 to cover the cost of their transport to and from France. When potential employees went to the bus station to catch the supposed coach to France, however, they found no transport had been arranged and the man’s phone turned off.

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QUALITY: works to enhance towns main tourist routes continue

by Pippa Harris WORKS to La Cala de Mijas’s Calle Antequera have reached the half way stage.

The mayor of the town, Juan Carlos Maldonado, and the Councillor for Infrastructures, Jose Carlos Martin, visited the works to see their progress.

The Mayor explained, “this reform will mean a jump in the quality of life of residents in addition to bringing an aesthetic addition to one of the area’s tourist routes in the heart of the town.

We will continue to work in La Cala to improve infrastructures and services in addition to fulfilling our commitments.”

He went on, “the work the council carries out is always done with the backing of residents and we always take their views in account and try to use their suggestions wherever possible.”

He added, “the works include a complete remodeling of all services, substantially improving the facilities offered to residents. Apart from separating sewage and rainwater systems, we will also have new electricity, telecommunications and water suppliesas well as street lighting.”

Councillor Martin added, “the pavement will provide a more modern aesthetic in line with the other worksgoing on around the municipality.”

The initiative has seen an investment of €425,691 and joins other workson CalleBenaojan, Paseo de Andaluciaand the roundabout on Boulevard de la Cala. In addition several areas are being widened and asphalted to help those with reduced mobility.The council added it is “continuing to promote La Cala de Mijas and bringing new infrastructure to the area which will improve security and quality of life for residents.”

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€150,000 lighting saving MIJAS COUNCIL is set to save thousands by switching its street lights to LED bulbs on AvenidaAndalucia.

The street’s103 lights will now cost the council a negligible amount to run each year. Councillor for Energy Efficiency, Jose Antonio Gonzalez, visited the area, explaining, “with this plan we hope to not only save on energy consumption but also user cleaner and more long-lasting energy.”

The works costs around €20,000 but will see €150,000 saved over the next 10 years, according to the council.

Councillor Gonzalez explained, “this type of bulb has a 10 year guarantee and needsmuch lessmaintenance so in addition to saving energy we are also able to better use this department’s resources.”

These works come in addition to those already carried out by the area in La Murallaand Molino de Viento. Councillor Gonzalez explain “we want to carry on doing these upgrades not only in our squares and main avenues but eventually also in neighbourhoods, installing more of this clean and long-lasting energy source in the greatest number of areas possible in the municiaplity.”

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EFFICIENCY: 19,000 lights lights replaced around Mijas The Department of Energy Efficiency explained the works have seen a total of 19,000 lights replaced around the municiapltiy, “from replacements LED bulbs, to repairs of faults or other types of work which

require the input of municipal operators. The council thanks them for the work they do.” He concluded by reminding residents they can report any incidents to the council who can then come and fix the issue.

King of Pop paid €14,000 per Facebook post

Enrique Iglesias was paid €115,000 by the Jubilee Society of the Government of Cantabria in northern Spain for 8 social media posts promoting his concert in Santander in July.

Widely regarded as the ‘King of Latin Pop’, Iglesias is said to have raked in over €14,000 per post – three on Facebook, three on Twitter and two on Instagram – which went out to some 70 million followers.

The social media posts were put out during and after the event, which was one of the main acts of the Lebaniego Jubilee Year, a religious and cultural event in the region.

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complained that the posts did not once mention the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liebana or the Lebaniego Jubilee Year, but Iglesias’s advertising and social media management company said “everything is translated into numbers” and tourism in the region increased that month.

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Sign of the times MIJAS is to renew all its street signs in a €200,000 project.

The first signs will be replaced in Los Santos, Las Lagunas, while three further neigbourhoods will see new street signs installed shortly after.

The council explained €150,000 had been put aside for horizontal signage, and €50,000 for vertical.

Councillor for Operational Services, Jose Carlos Martin, explained, “an external company is in charge of implementing the work carried out by municipal operators.”

The news comes after Mijas Council recently committed to naming any new streets after women in an effort to improve equality.

The council announced it has already begun to receive suggested female names following a school campaign to level the playing field between streets named after women and those after men.

Local women’s associations have been sending in proposals after the council decided to name all new roads after a project entitled I deserve a street (I deserve a street), carried out by students at Mijas’ IES Cartima school, which found the number named after women is 42, compared to 178 named after men.

The students carried out research of 220 road names and found that of the few streets

named after women, a remarkable 60% took the name of saints rather than famous female figures.

The town councilor for Equality, Mari Carmen Carmona, met with Rosa Liarte, the teacher from IES Cartima, last month to discuss the campaign, commenting, “we found it very interesting because it shows it still takes so much for women to be noticed. The council wants to prioritize equality which is why we wanted to get involved with the project Rosa has presented us. “ The campaign began in an Equality and Social Change class when students were dealing with the issue of “backdoor sexism.”

Through their research they found the number of streets named after men was almost four times the amount named after women.

MsLiarte explained “the children questioned whether sexism still existed so I set out to analyze the streets of Cartama to see how many of them had a man’s name and how many women, and when they saw the results, the children could not believe it. “ It seems some of Mijas’s road signs will also be in Japanese after the municipality was chosen to represent Andalucia in attracting Japanese tourists.

The town was selected alongside Malaga, Ronda and Nerja to take part in an initiative to improve the region’s competitiveness in the Japanese market.

With more than 12,000 visitors in the last year, Mijas is one of the province’s preferred destinations among the Japanese, according

COMPETITVE EDGE: Japanese set to start appearing on Mijas road signs

to Mijas’ Councillor for Tourism, Fuensanta Lima, as well as manager of the Costa del Sol Tourism Promotion Division, Antonio Diaz.

The plan is expected to last approximately two years and will include promoting how to interact with Japanese tourists, including

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by Jemima Roberts

customer service, etiquette, translating signage and cultural differences.

Councillor Lima explained, “we are very happy to announce that Mijas is once again at the head of the municipalities of the province in terms of tourism.”

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French fakes Danish girl power in Antequera and was arrested in Tenerife. He is said to have posted messages offering people €87.84 a day, working six days a week for nine weeks; a total sum of €4,743. Police believe the man may have made around €16,000 from the scam.

The adverts were posted on Milanuncios between late May and early June.

Allegedly Juan Antonio P exchanged telephone numbers with interested parties, giving them details of the work and eventually asking for €85 to cover the cost of their transport to and from France. When potential employees went to the bus station to catch the supposed coach to France, however, they found no transport had been arranged and the man’s phone turned off.

by Richard Johnson THIRTY-FIVE Danish business women have visited Mijas with a view to expanding their companies in the municipality.

The entrepreneurs were received at the town hall by the Councillor for Foreign People, Roy Perez, and the Danish Consul in Malaga, Marisa Moreno.

Councillor Perez explained, “we continue to strengthen ties with the foreign community. This time we welcome this group of entrepreneurs to show them what kind of businesses are already in place in our municipality and encourage them to expand their business by establishing in Mijas.” He added, “we must take into account that in our municipality there are more than 125 nationalities which makes this municipal area a unique enclave for developing companies of all types and for all different nationalities of people.”

In addition to visiting the council, the group of entrepreneurs visited the Danish House and the Danish shopping centre, Centro Idea. Councillor Perez explained, “with almost a thousand Danish residents in Mijas, we

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have a very favorable setting for these new companies to establish their businesses here which are well received by the residents.”

During the visit, the Danish consul stressed the entrepreneurial nature of the Danes. “The Danes are very active entrepreneurs, people who are restless from the point of view of business, and we have to congratulate ourselves on the interest of these 35 women in Mi-

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AROUND 20 unemployed people in Malaga have fallen victim to a scam advertising a fake job in France.

The advert, which was posted on website Milanuncios, asked prospective applicants for €85 towards the cost of coming to France to take up a job helping with the wine harvest. In return the advert offered over €4,000 worth of work to employees. Police now say this was a “massive scam.”

On investigating, National Police found the man had posted 26 job adverts on the website, leaving around 20 out of pocket in Malaga province, and also another 170 in other areas of Spain including Madrid, Murcia and Valencia.

The alleged perpetrator, Juan Antonio P, aged 40, previously lived

jas,” she commented.

The event organised by the Department of Foreigners and Mijas Council forms part of their commitment of collaboration and integration of all foreign residents in the municipality.

Mijas councillor Perez explained, “our plan is still to collaborate with all groups and nationalities, making Mijas the only municipality in which multiculturalism is one of its hallmarks.”

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Roald Dahl day at the Minus staff British International School PARENTS OF students in Benalmadena have criticised the lack of maths teachers in the

“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” - Roald Dahl

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“If you are going to get anywhere in life you have to read a lot of books.”

Roald Dahl Pupils at the British International School in Marbella enjoyed a great start to the new academic year, celebrating the birthday of one of the world best loved authors. Roald Dahl´s stories are timeless and his inspiring and wacky characters continue to live on today, more than 40 years after they were originally created.

The Fantastic Mr Fox, Willy Wonka and The Witches were just some of the colourful characters that the teachers and the children chose to celebrate on the day. Their lessons were all themed around Roald Dahl and his books with the whole school taking part.

Even during break and lunchtime, children were running around the playground seeking hidden questions about the author and his books, trying to answer as many possible in the time they had. Their homework was also then linked to Roald Dahl with

town, with fifteen vacant positions remaining across three schools since the term started.

Rio Guadiaro ONCE AGAIN, members of the Verdemar group Ecologists in Action have had to manually open the pupils subsequently submitting impressive stories, poems, science experiments and artworks.

Year 4 teacher Miss Marseglia, who helped organise the event, said: “What a great start to a new academic year; celebrating the

birthday of one of the world’s best loved authors.

“Roald Dahl’s stories are timeless and his inspiring and wacky characters continue to live on today, more than 40 years after they were originally created.”

the sea outlet of the Rio Guadiaro to avoid further environmental problems from it being silted up.

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€222,000 road improvements REMODELLING works have begun to Calle Ollerias in Fuengirola.

The whole road will be refurbished along its 170 metre length, from Calle Cruz to Calle Antonio Sedeño Cantos.

The Councillor for Works and Infrastructure, Jose Sanchez, announced work has already begun on one of the town’s central streets. The town’s Mayor, Ana Mula, committed to the work following requests from residents.

Calle Antonio Sedeño Cantos was also recently refurbished at a cost of almost €576,000.

Calle Ollerias covers a total of 1,100 square metres and will have all its service networks modernised.Councillor Sanchez explained the storm and sewage water networks will be doubled in size, while new electricity, telephone and gas networks will also be installed.

Around six new LED street lights will also be fitted so electricity bills will be reduced as well as the emission of greenhouse gases.

The road’s pavements will be widened to 2.4 metres to improve accessibility and a perimeter wall along the length of the road will be constructed. In addi-

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by Pippa Harris

GREEN ASPECT: 18 Orange trees to be planted along the road tion, 18 orange trees will be planted out to give the road a greener aspect.

This project initially went to public tender for around €350,000 and an estimated completion term of 60 days.

After receiving several offers from companies a significantly lower quote was found. According to Jose Sanchez if the works go to plan they should be completed within 28 days.

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Improvement works POLITICIANS in Mijas have asked the Junta de Andalucia to refurbish the Mijas Pueblo-Benalmadena road.

The Junta had improved several section of the roads linking Mijas Pueblo with Fuengirola and Alhaurin El Grande, but left out the Benalmadena road. The narrow through-road is used by hundreds of vehicles and cyclists every day, which, at times, lead to accidents due to its poor state, according to the Partido Popular (PP).

The A-386, which is owned by the Junta de Andalucia, is in need of asphalt, according to Santiago Martin, a member of the local party. He explained, “in March we asked for the works and the Junta said they would do it. Several sections of the roads connecting the town with Fuengirola and Alhaurin El Grande have been paved and decorated and it seems that this road has been forgotten.”

The curved road presents visibility problems for road users and has several potholes.

Along the road are also several housing estates, houses and residential centres, includingBellavistaand Osunillas which make daily use of it.

The PP say given the road’s proximity to the Sierra de Mijas and many cycling routes, hundreds of cyclists pass

WORKS: Road works continue to be required

through it,posing an accident risk, particularly as the narrow road is two-way.

Buses connecting Mijas and Benalmadena also travel along the road.

Martin concluded, “on the edges of the road you can see the remains of car and bicycles which have been in acci-

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by Tahnee Wright

dents. All of us who use it are extremely cautious, but it is also necessary for it to be in the best possible condition to avoid more accidents not only for those who regularly use the road but also for tourists. This is about the road safety of our neighbours, tourists and cyclists.”

FBI helps arrest Spanish Daesh recruiter

SPAIN’S INTERIOR Ministry confirmed the Guardia Civil arrested a 21-yearold Spanish woman who allegedly recruited other women to join Daesh in conflict areas.

It said the woman is also accused of self-radicalisation by consuming IS propaganda and establishing online networks with other jihadi activists, mostly women.

The ministry said Guardia Civil officers arrested

the woman on Tuesday in Palamos, a coastal town in the north-eastern Catalonia region, in an operation assisted by the FBI. The woman was allegedly part of a global network that police have been dismantling for two years.

Spanish police have arrested 206 suspected jihadi activists since Spain raised its national security alert to one step below the maximum in mid-2015.

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News from around Europe NETHERLANDS

Show mercy THE mayor of Amersfoort has made an urgent appeal to the Dutch justice minister not to deport a five-year-old boy with Down’s syndrome to Iraq.

Early release HUNDREDS of foreign criminals want early release by requesting their freedom after completing at least half of their sentence on condition that they leave the country.

Plane noisy PEOPLE moving into new homes close to Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport will be warned about aircraft noise before they move in with the warning being added into sales contracts.

Free wedding LOCAL councils around Holland are overwhelmed by the number of people taking advantage of the

GERMANY Hells Angels A LARGE-SCALE operation involving over 700 police officers including Special Forces was initiated in North Rhine-Westphalia as areas with a heavy Hells Angels presence were searched.

Swiss spy SWITZERLAND allegedly sent one of its spies to Germany to find out who kept leaking secret banking data to tax authorities and it took four years studying tax investigators before he was caught.

Veering left ANGELA MERKEL’S response to the rise of the farright AfD in Germany is to shift her party further to the left and position herself as the social conscience of the new coalition.

Formula One THE 18-year-old son of badly injured seven times world champion Michael Schumacher, Mick is anxious to move out of Formula Three driving and into Formula One. Nazi grandma AN 88-year-old Nazi grandma who denies the Holocaust has received her fifth conviction and has been sentenced to six months in jail but she remains free as all of the cases are still under appeal.

RUSSIA

right to a free wedding ceremony and some are trying to make it as unappealing as possible.

3D Bridge A

SMALL

town

has

opened what is described as the world’s first 3Dprinted concrete bridge, which is primarily meant to be used by cyclists and took three months to produce.

CryptoRuble AFTER months of speculation the Russian Federation is to issue its own official crypto currency - the CryptoRuble which will make Russia the very first government in the world to release virtual legal tender.

Record shot RUSSIAN gunsmiths have unveiled an updated version of the long-range SVLK-14 sniper rifle which

Sex pest IN two separate Facebook posts, Icelandic singer Björk has accused an un-named Danish director of

Go Iggy THE godfather of Ameri-

Not Pooh LARGE numbers of hungry, aggressive bears are attacking humans and have killed two people due to depleted food sources whilst authorities on Sakhalin Island said 83 bears have had to be shot dead.

FUGEFEST - The Finnish music fes festival brings some of the most popular Finnish artists to the Costa del Sol. On the 20th & 21st October at the Palacio de la Paz in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. With acts such as Dingo, Remu & Hurrigan, Michael Monroe and Neon2. Also Eini, Makku Aro , Juha Tapio and Laur Tahka and Jari Sil-

lanpaa the event promisses to bring plenty of favourites and new, exciting musicians to the stage.

There will also be alternative live shows during the day such as the live skating show. Estrada a professional skater from the K2 Skates team will taking part and hoping to amaze audiences with his skate stunts and jumps on Friday at 17:30

and Saturday at 16:30.

Fuengirola is home to the largest Finnish community on the coast and with as many as 140 different nationalities in the area FugeGest looks forward to presenting some of the best Finnish music and culture to the various cultures of the Cost del Sol.

the help of police divers.

dent Macron’s plans to freeze their

FRANCE Pay back France has been ordered to pay back €10 billion to large companies after overtaxing them on dividend pay outs, a cost that threatens to destroy French deficit targets.

Free Willy WHAT is believed to have been a disorientated 15 metre whale became stuck in the old port of Marseilles, blocking the entrance and it had to be encouraged to leave with

sexually harassing her both physi physically and by whispering innuendo into her ear.

Dual ID NORWAY is to consider introducing dual citizenship in its fight against terrorism so that if anyone is convicted of terrorist activity they would automatically lose their Norwegian passport.

Uber and out AFTER losing its licence to operate in London, Uber which is unlicensed in Norway will put its UberPOP operation on hold whilst the government decides whether to allow it to trade.

Artist’s estate Picasso’s mansion on the French Riviera where he saw out the end of his life and his second wife committed suicide is expected to be sold for more than €20 million in auction.

Strike back More than 200,000 French public sector workers angered by Presi-

pay and slash jobs have gone on strike in protest against his costcutting, pro-business agenda.

Animal lover A GIANT sculpture appearing to show a man having sex with an animal has caused a stir in Paris, where it has been accepted by the Pompidou Centre after being rejected as too rude by the Louvre.

Photo credit Erik Jacobs flickr

Bomb blast WHAT is believed to have been a powerful bomb exploded outside a police station in the Swedish city of Helsinborg and it is considered to have been planted by criminal rather than terrorist factions.

No Entry THE Foreign Ministry in Moscow has criticised the American decision to refuse entry visas to Russian officials who were heading to the UN to take part in a briefing on threats to strategic stability.

can punk, 70-year-old Iggy Pop has taken Moscow by storm touring his 18th album Post Pop Depression.

FINLAND

SCANDINAVIA Match off A WOMAN’S world cup qualifying match between Denmark and Sweden due to be played today (Friday) has been cancelled due to a dispute over the Danish team’s contracts.

saw a bullet hit a target at a record 4,210 metres away from the marksman.

Mick Schumacher in his father’s Benetton Ford 2017

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Alzheimer’s help MIJAS COUNCIL has thanked the Association of Relatives and Patients of Alzheimer’s (AFAM) in Mijas and Fuengirola for its work.

Councillor for Social Services, Mari Carmen Carmona, visited the association’s facilities to show, once again, her support for the organisation which provides help across the municipality. She commented, “we want to thank them for all the good work they do for our society and how they are able to get to places the council can not. Without their work the lives of all these people would be much more difficult.”

Councillor Carmona toured the centre, taking a look at the therapies on offer. She explained, “we know the effort involved in maintaining facilities and services of this nature, so we want to contribute our share of funds. This year we have allocated about €70,000 in subsidies that go either towards family respite, which is vital, or to specific programmes. The council will always show the assocation the gratitude and support of the people of Mijas.”

She added, “apart from the subsidies that we have been able to grant to the association, our task is also promotion.

The council will always try to market and promote their fundraising campaigns because we believe that it is

Council continues support for those with Alzheimer´s disease

important that all we are aware of the cause.”

AFAM has started workshops offering psycho stimulation to patients which are given in the form of group therapy patients in the initial or moderate stage of the disease. The methodology is designed to stimulate memory, language, and orientation.

The association also offersa programme of neuropsychological rehabilitation for cognitive impairment

Photo credit: Max Pixel

by Richard Johnson

as well as physiotherapy and psychomotricity. The Family Respite service and the Home Help service are two other initiatives offered by the centre, helping Alzheimer’s patients and their families. Councillor Carmona concluded ,”we have a reference point on the Costa del Sol that has managed to win the respect and trust of the whole community because of its work and effort looking after others in a caring and generous manner.”

Master Chef cooking workshop A COOKING course for young people in Los Boliches is open for registration until October 30.

The workshop, aimed at 16 to 29-year-olds, has been put together by Fuengirola’s Department for Promotion and Development and hopes to get more young people jobs in the catering sector.

The department’s Councillor, Carmen Diaz, explained the cooking course is one of several initiatives designed to reach around 90 people under 30, the cooking workshop itself has room for15 people.

This course will take place in the kitchen ofEdificioColores and will teach 805 hours of theoretical classes and 100 hours of practical classes, as well as offering cross training

with other subjects and modules of English.

The course will begin in November and is open to those aged 16 to 29who are registered in the National Youth Guarantee System.

The training programmesopen to young people this autumn include restaurant service, life guard training, kitchen preparation, building websites, building flooring and sports training.

This project is subsidised by the European Social Fund and co-financed

by Fuengirola Council, with Europe providing €295,133.89 euros and the council €26,047.84.

The council also plans to open a training scheme aimed at aged over 30 next year.

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It’s electrifying works Getting THE FIRST stage of power line works in the Islas Marianas area are complete.

The mayor of Infrastructures, Jose Carlos Martin announced Endesa will start the second stage of works next month.

The project will see the company digging up roads to bury power cables.

Councillor Martin explained,”this second phase will consist of adapting the high voltage line. The existing one will be opened up and its wiring replaced.” He added,”once finished, we will begin the third phase of renovating the roundabout.”

The council came to a financial agreement with Endesa to fund the works following months of uncertainty.

Councillor Martin explained, “our first priority was to try to solve the bad relations between the council and the company because of the confrontations between the former leaders of the PP (Partido Popular) who left the whole project at a stand still.”

He added, “resuming the talks in a cordial manner has allowed us in turn to arrive at an understanding over the works, as well as a saving on the initial amount the company want to diverted the high voltage line.”

Photo credit: WIkimedia

by Richard Johnson

tough THE La Linea council is looking to spend €200,000 per annum to ensure that buildings are in accordance with Health and Safety regulations or are demolished if put up without permission.

Fixing art WORK is being undertaken to restore the mosaic of Saint Joseph and the baby Jesus which was created at the entrance to San Jose cemetery in La Linea in 1950.

Corrupt charge THE former mayor of Jerez could face up to three years in prison and a fine of more than €2.5 million for his involvement with money laundering in the Marbella ‘Malaya’ scandal.

TESTING: High voltage cables undergoing testing in the laboratory

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Britain´s ghost navy AS RECENTLY as the 1960s Britain’s Merchant Navy was the largest in the world. It was said that 350,000 British seaman and officers served under the Red Ensign.

The Ellerman shipping company alone boasted that it could put a ship into any port in the world within 24-hours. Formed in 1892 with £800,000 one of the world’s greatest maritime fleets collapsed in 2004.

Proportionately, British seamen suffered higher losses during WWII than did RAF Bomber Command. When in 1941 the Red Army was beaten back to the gates of Moscow, Leningrad and Stalingrad, Churchill and U.S. President Roosevelt appropriated Britain’s merchant navy and rushed aid to the Bolsheviks.

Rescuing Bolshevism sank 101 British merchant ships and cost the lives of 3,000 British seamen. In total, 30,248 British sailors lost their lives during WWII. Up until 1966 70,000 cadets attended the 3-month training courses at the school for seamanship in Sharpness. There was a similar school on Gravesend.

Today, just 250 ratings are being trained, mostly for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, an arm of the Royal Navy.

by

Michael Walsh

keyboardcosmetics@ gmail.com The opinions published in Mike´s weekly column are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or newspaper sponsors.

Wherever British seamen voyaged they would find several British flagged ships at anchor or moored at wharfs. Our Jack Tars were to be found all over Africa, the Middle and Far East, Americas, and what was known as the Dominions. At the four points of the compass, everywhere between the Poles, Britain ruled the waves.

Britain’s merchant fleets have disappeared as have 327,000 British seamen. Many crews origi-

Put a Sock in it by

Colin Bird The opinions published in Colin’s weekly column are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or newspaper sponsors.

I was admiring shirts in one of the ubiquitous sales at Zenia Boulevard the other day, when the Princess, fresh from her own browsing, tapped me on the shoulder and suggested solemnly that I had more than enough shirts already taking up valuable space.

I couldn’t help noticing that she was toting a suspiciously large Zara bag at the time, but I said nothing.

But she was right, and I resolved then and there to have a good old sort out when we got home.

I am always grateful for my wife’s help when deciding what to keep and what to donate to charity or chuck out.

“You haven’t worn that since we got married”, she might say.

“So?” “That was thirty eight years ago.”

“Fair point” I would concede.

“But you never know.”

And so it will go on until I

make what I consider the minimum amount of concessions, and she is happy that at least a small clearing has been made in the forest of menswear.

Then I get to the sock drawer and I know what I will find, or more to the point what I will not find, because there will be an assortment of socks without partners.

What is it with this sock thing?

Sometimes of course the missing piece of footwear is easily explained; either stuck to the drum of the washing machine, or inadvertently left in the bottom of the linen basket. Mine occasionally show up in the cat’s basket and once I found one in my lunch box between two pieces of wholegrain bread and garnished with tomato and lettuce, but that was just the Princess having a joke.

I split my sides laughing.

But most of the time it’s as if they had never existed and

simply disappear off the face of the earth. And it’s always the better quality ones that vanish; a Nike or a Pringle of Scotland for example, never the three pairs for five euro jobs.

And apart from the exceptions mentioned, they never turn up – ever.

Is this some mysterious intergalactic practice? A kinky alien race abducting odd footwear for their own perverted ends? A sort of “Beam me up socky.”

Because the really weird thing is, these items never even make it to the washing line. They simply go into the machine, but never come out.

I think I will start wearing odd socks, in the hope that I will become known as ‘The eccentric gentleman of Los Dolses’.

nate in places abroad and mostly waiting-on staff working coastal ferries. Flags of convenience vessels pay their non-British crews as little as $3.47 per hour.

Former MP, Ian Henderson (59) says of Hull, “We are now down to just one British-flagged ship with 60 seafarers. It doesn’t help when our government sits back and watches the demise of our Merchant Navy and encourages shipping companies to exploit cheap labor.”

It is laughable that Britain celebrates the launching of the £3 billion HMS Queen Elizabeth, an aircraft carrier without aircraft, whilst dependent on foreign seamen working non-British ships. No less than 95% of Britain’s trade is transported by sea, compared with 48% in the rest of the European Union. Britain is likely the least self-sufficient country on earth.

It will be difficult if not impossible to find a crew for a single UK-bound vessel if offshore, waiting for their ships, lurk a couple of Russian frigates and submarines. Without imports Britain is totally incapacitated within the week. But none dare call it treason.

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The way I see it…

Harvey Mann The opinions published in Harvey’s weekly column are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or newspaper sponsors.

The provisional government had been assembled by a group of leaders from Russia’s bourgeois capitalist class.

Lenin instead called for a Soviet government that would be ruled directly

Leon Trotsky

by

Part 2 On November 6 and 7, 1917 (or October 24 and 25 on the Julian calendar, which is why the event is often referred to as the October Revolution), leftist revolutionary’s members of the Bolshevik Party Led by Leon Trotsky a Marxist revolutionary, theorist, and Soviet politician. Initially supporting the Menshevik Internationalists faction within the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party, he joined the Bolsheviks (“majority”) just before the 1917 October Revolution, immediately becoming a leader within the Communist Party. He would go on to become one of the seven members of the first Politburo, founded in 1917 to manage the Bolshevik Revolution.[2] During the early days of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR) and the Soviet Union, he served first as People’s Commissar for Foreign Affairs and later as the founder and commander of the Red Army, with the title of People’s Commissar of Military and Naval Affairs along Vladimir Lenin launched a nearly bloodless coup d’état against the Duma’s provisional government.

by councils of soldiers, peasants and workers.

The Bolsheviks (The derived English use of the word is Bolshie self-explanatory) and their allies occupied government buildings and other strategic locations in Petrograd, and soon formed a new government with Lenin as its head. Lenin became the dictator of the world’s first communist state.

When the Civil War broke out in Russia in late 1917 after the Bolshevik Revolution. The warring factions were the Red and White Armies. My Fathers Grandparents whose family name was Mendelovitch were White Russians, born in the mid -1800s in Moscow

Tourism training

MIJAS COUNCIL is offering tourism courses for the unemployed.

The course, for which registration is open until October 27, will offer 15 free places for those who are unemployed and living in the municipality.

Laura Moreno, Councillor for Development, explained, “we continue to promote training in Mijas aimed at improving integration into thelabour market for the more than 6,000 unemployed people in the area. The council is committed to giving out residents the resources we have available.” She added, it will “join others already offered in gardening and construction.”

The 60-hour course will be followed by voluntary practice exercises for participants who wish to extend their training. Councillor Moreno explained, “in a municipality like ours where the tourism sector is one of the largest generators of employment, we believe it very important to make these types of courses available to residents to help

The Red Army fought for the Lenin’s Bolshevik government. The White Army represented a large group of loosely al allied forces, including monarchists, capi capitalists and supporters of democratic socialism.

The Russian Civil War ended in 1923 with Lenin’s Red Army claiming vic victory and establishing the Soviet Union.

Bolsheviks, led by leftist revolution revolutionary Vladimir Lenin, seized power and destroyed the tradition of Czarist rule.

The Bolsheviks would later become the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.

The Russian Revolution of 1917 was one of the most explosive political events of the twentieth century. The violent revolution had marked the end of the Romanov dynasty and centuries of Russian Imperial rule.

After leading a failed struggle of the left opposition against the policies and the rise of a new dictator Joseph Stalin in the 1920s, and against the increasing role of the bureaucracy in the Soviet Union, Trotsky was removed from power in October 1927, and expelled from the Communist Party the next month.

And then exiled from Russia in February 1929. As the head of the Fourth International brigade, Trotsky continued to oppose the Stalinist bureaucracy in the Soviet Union from exile. On 20

August 1940, Trotsky was assassinated

by Ramón Mercader, a Spanish-born NKVD agent, passing away the next day in a hospital.

Mercader, who attacked Trotsky with an Ice axe, acted upon instruction from Stalin and was nearly beaten to death

by Trotsky’s bodyguards, with Mercader spending 20 years in a Mexican prison for murdering Trotsky. Stalin presented Mercader with an Order of Lenin.

The last remaining Communist countries are still Russia, and China, but in both cases the Redness of their flags have faded to a much paler colour, as the Russian and Chinese workers know the colour of their money in the bank, is more important to them than the colour of their flags. Cuba the first new Communist country since the Russian revolution, is now beginning to slowly become a democracy.

P.S. My Fathers Parents where white Russians, the family name was Mendelovitch, this was changed just before I was born, on my mother side was my Grandmother who brought me up from a baby, she was a white Russian also, and called me a Bolshevik (Bolshie) when I was a bad.

get them into work.” She added the practice exercises “are also important in adding to a CV.” Eduardo Santiago, the course’s tutor, explained, “we are looking for dynamic people who have some knowledge of languages. During the course they will learn to perform various different types of animation. It is important to note tourist animators can perform not only in hotels but also in hostels, shopping malls and at other type of events.”

The course joins more than 20 other schemes promoted by Mijas Council over the last months to increase employment. According to Moreno, “we will continue working on this scheme, offering residents the resources that will help them and trying to promote employment.”

Applications can be made at Mijas Town Hall or in the town halls of Las Lagunas and La Cala. For more information, email promo.desa@mijas.es or call 951 26 02 83.

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Simple verb changes ¿Quieres mi opinión?

Do you want my opinion? ¿Qué quiere usted – un café o un té?

What do you want – a coffee or a tea?

Basic Spanish for everyday needs by

Jane Cronin

IN THE last article we started turning our verbs from first person “I” forms to second person “you” forms, and we distinguished between tú and usted, that is the informal and extra-polite ways of expressing “you” in Spanish.

Since the beginning of these articles we have been looking at these as part of a particular kind of sentence – that is, linking them to other verbs to express intentions, obligations and preferences.

However, verbs are not always used in this way, so today we are going to remind ourselves briefly of how they can be used in other simple ways, and gently extend our range of possibilities.

I’ll throw a few new words in, but you should be well able to cope with this by now!

There’s a chance none of that makes any sense at all – so let’s get down to practicalities and give you a range of real examples.

For example – the verb querer (to want).

Quiero viajar a Beijing.

I want to travel to Beijing. ¿Quieres comprar un coche nuevo?

Do you want to buy a new car? - informal ¿No quiere estudiar más?

Don’t you want to study any more? – formal But not forgetting the simpler use of this verb.

No quiero más postre, gracias.

I don’t want any more pudding, thank you.

In this last example, given that the formal form is being used, the correct translation is really “What would you like?” as that is what we would actually say in English. Notice that the word usted is optional, but it sometimes gets put in to make the sentence sound more courteous.

I can’t resist a little digression here, even though it’s not strictly relevant to what we are looking at. It is in answer to the question – can’t the verb querer also mean “to love”? Yes it can. It also means “to love” in the romantic, personal sense, not in the sense of loving fish and chips. Therefore, te quiero means “I love you”. It can also mean “I want you”.

I don’t think we’re going to go any further down this road at the moment.

We can go through the same sort of process with necesitar “to need”.

Necesito firmar estos papeles.

I need to sign these papers. ¿Necesitas un descanso?

Do you need a break?

No necesita tomar más medicamento.

You don’t need to take any more medicine.

This is the last of an eight-part mini-serialisation written by author James Hartley specially for RTN readers.

Our story reaches its dramatic conclusion early in the morning at a quiet beach on the Spanish coast. Hollywood Producer Jack Levy arrives expecting to be reunited with his diamond ring. by

James Hartley

BIO

James Hartley is an author and teacher who spends his time between Torre del Mar and Madrid. He was born near Liverpool in 1973 but has lived most of his life abroad, in Scotland, Singapore, Syria and Thailand, among other places. This year The Invisible Hand, the first novel in a new series for Young Adults about children who get mixed up in the plots of Shakespeare´s plays was published. The second book, Cold Fire, based on Romeo and Juliet, will be published soon. He has also just published a book about Napoleon´s exile and death on St Helena, The Napoleon Diaries. James lives in Madrid with his wife Ana and their children Carmen, 8, and Matthew, 6.

This last sentence is more formal and I could imagine a doctor saying it to an older patient or one he didn’t know well personally.

Me gusta ver el tenis de Rafa Nadal I like watching Rafa Nadal’s tennis. ¿No te gusta la paella?

Don’t you like paella? ¿Le gusta tocar el piano?

Do you like playing the piano?

You can do your own translating from now on.

Voy a la playa mañana. ¿Vas a ir conmigo? ¿Por qué no va al ayuntamiento para preguntar?

This switch through the three forms applies to all verbs, so here is a couple more.

Hablo un poco de español. ¿Cuántos idiomas hablas?

Usted habla inglés muy bien, señora.

Vivo en un chalet en Marbella. (Yeah right!) ¿En qué calle vives exactamente?

Dígame dónde vive usted.

There are many directions these new revelations could take us, but next week I think we’ll start talking about “he” and “she”. You will be surprised and thrilled at how easy it is!

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Reporting The News

PART 8

The Costa del Sol Adventures Jack Levy stepped out of the police car and pulled a face. “This? This is the place?”

Lagos lay in a nondescript bay between Malaga and Nerja. The morning air was warm but the sea was rough. It rolled in diagonally, grouchy, as though it hadn´t slept well.

Dan Sánchez tried to look positive. “He´ll be here. Let´s get your wife´s ring and get this whole thing finished up.”

The bar was locked so they clambered over a wall near a children´s playground and dodged a smelly, grinning tramp who walked past and bade them good morning.

The tide was high and the uneven beach played hell with Levy´s bad knees. He cursed loudly, more so when Sánchez led him up the narrow, stone steps to an empty terrace bar.

As Levy screamed in frustration, Sánchez spotted a note flapping on one of the tables, weighed down by an empty beer bottle.

Your real enemies are not aliens, terrorists or armies, Mr Levy, the note read. Your real enemy is Monsieur Olivier Bouche of Aix-en-Provence. The ring is false. The love of your wife is real.

Love,Pedro Ramirez.

Half an hour earlier Costa had finished his beer and the note and stretched in the blustery wind. His limbs were bruised, one eye half-closed, cheek purple.

Walking down the steps he´d shouted in surprise, pointing into wet sand where the waves were retreating, calling out to the sad old Scot. “Look! Look what I´ve found.”

Leaving the tramp staring at the ring like it was his wife herself, Costa del Sol gunned his launch and set off across the rough, rolling waves.

Mr Rabinovich would be waking up now, bound and gagged.

Costa would make him tell him where that woman was if it was the last thing he´d ever do.

illustrations by Ben Hartley

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Soccer A.M.

King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Undercover Boss USA Channel 4 News Come Dine with Me A New Life in the Sun Countdown Find it Fix it Flog it My Kitchen Rules Four in a Bed Steph and Dom’s One Star to Five Star The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Unreported World Food Unwrapped Travel Man Gogglebox The Last Leg Rude Tube

7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm

Mobil 1 The Grid Triathlon Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons The Simpsons Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Best Laid Plans Formula 1 Channel 4 News Rivers with Jeremy Paxman Hidden Britain

by Drone Formula 1 The Iceman

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

SAtuRDAY 7:00am

Breakfast

11:00am

Saturday Kitchen Live

12:30pm

The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food

1:00pm

Football Focus

2:00pm

BBC News

2:15pm

Bargain Hunt

3:15pm

Escape to the Country

3:45pm

Madagascar

5:05pm

Final Score

6:25pm

BBC News

6:35pm

BBC London News

6:45pm

Pointless

7:35pm

Strictly Come Dancing

9:20pm

Casualty

10:10pm

Gunpowder

11:10pm

BBC News

11:30pm

Match of the Day

1:00am

The NFL Show

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

3:15pm 4:15pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:50pm 6:50pm 7:05pm 7:15pm 8:15pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:20pm 11:30pm 12:30am

Breakfast Match of the Day The Andrew Marr Show Sunday Morning Live Sunday Politics Bargain Hunt BBC News Homes Under the Hammer Money for Nothing Escape to the Country Points of View Songs of Praise Eat Well for Less BBC News BBC London News Countryfile Strictly Come Dancing Antiques Roadshow The Last Post BBC News BBC London News Match of the Day 2 NFL

7:35am 8:35am 9:35am 10:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:15pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 4:05pm 5:05pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:45pm 12:20am

with Ray Mears, 9pm, ITV

Hidden Britain by

with James Martin 12:20pm

Gino’s Italian Escape: Islands in the Sun

12:50pm

The Hungry Sailors

1:50pm

ITV News

2:00pm

ITV Racing: Live From Ascot

6:00pm

Thunderbirds are Go

6:30pm

Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs

7:00pm

ITV News London

7:05pm

ITV News

7:20pm

Cannonball!

8:20pm

The Chase Celebrity Special

9:20pm

The X Factor

11:20pm

The Jonathan Ross Show

12:25am

ITV News

12:45am

Mickey Blue Eyes

9:30am 10:30am 11:50am 12:20pm 12:50pm 1:20pm 1:50pm 2:20pm 2:50pm 3:50pm 4:50pm 5:55pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 12:35am

4:40pm

The A-Team

5:40pm

Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

6:40pm

Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

12:30pm

The Next Jamie Vardy

1:30pm

NCIS: Los Angeles

2:30pm

NCIS: Los Angeles

3:30pm

Duck Quacks Don’t Echo

4:00pm

Barclays Premier

Great British Garden Revival Gardeners’ World Countryfile Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Mary Berry’s Foolproof Cooking My Life on a Plate MOTD2 Extra Talking Pictures Suspicion Italy Unpacked Flog It! Natural World Top Gear Colombia with Simon Reeve Robot Wars Louis Theroux Snowfall Mock the Week Glory

7:00am 10:25am 10:30am 11:00am 11:55am 12:25pm 12:55pm 1:55pm 2:00pm 3:55pm 5:35pm 6:35pm 6:45pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:15pm 12:15am

Childrens TV ITV News Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears Peston on Sunday Amazing Animal Births Robson Green’s Coastal Lives Bigheads ITV News The X Factor Mr Bean’s Holiday Victoria ITV News London ITV News Tipping Point The X Factor Your Song ITV News Peston on Sunday Liar

7:20am 7:45am 8:10am 8:35am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 5:10pm 6:15pm 7:35pm 8:00pm 8:35pm 11:10pm 12:15am

Kevin Can Wait Kevin Can Wait Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Sunday Brunch Jamie’s Quick and Easy Food The Simpsons The Simpsons Rango The Crystal Maze The Great British Bake Off Channel 4 News Formula 1 Formula 1 Formula 1 Child 44

The Bridge at Remagen

8:40pm

Five News Update

8:45pm

The Bridge at Remagen

7:00pm

Sing: Ultimate a Capella

9:55pm

5 News Weekend

8:05pm

The Simpsons

10:00pm

Football on 5

8:30pm

The Simpsons

11:00pm

Football on 5

9:00pm

A League of Thier Own

11:30pm

Ace Ventura:

10:00pm

Mission: Impossible III

When Nature Calls

12:25am

The Russell Howard Hour

7:00am

Childrens TV

9:40am

Football on 5

10:30am

Football on 5

11:00am

The Great South Run 2017

1:15pm

The A-Team

2:15pm

The A-Team

3:15pm

The A-Team

4:15pm

The A-Team

5:20pm

Daddy Day Camp

6:20pm

Five News Update

6:25pm

Daddy Day Camp

7:05pm

5 News Weekend

7:10pm

Left Behind

9:05pm

Poseidon

10:05pm

Five News Update

10:10pm

Poseidon

11:00pm

2012

12:00am

Five News Update

12:05am

2012

Drone, 9pm, CH4

League

7:40pm

4:15pm

Gillette Soccer Saturday

6:30pm

Gillette Soccer Saturday

SunDAY 7:00am 8:25am 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:15pm 2:00pm 2:15pm

Australian Wilderness

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

The Hour of Power Duck Quacks Don’t Echo Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Sing: Ultimate a Capella WWE Raw NCIS: Los Angeles Landscape Artist Duck Quacks Don’t Echo Supergirl The Flash Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Duck Quacks Don’t Echo The Last Ship The Force: North East Ross Kemp

Formula 1, Austin Texas 8pm, Ch4

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Pick of the Day

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

Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer A Matter of Life and Debt Caught Red Handed Bargain Hunt BBC News BBC London News Doctors Impossible Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Antiques Road Trip Pointless BBC News BBC London News The One Show Inside Out EastEnders Life at 100 Mrs. Brown’s Boys BBC News BBC London News Have I Got a Bit More News for You The Graham Norton Show

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

Real Lives Reunited Money for Nothing A Matter of Life and Debt The Big Family Cooking Showdown Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics The Code Restoration Home Family Finders Full Steam Ahead Sea Cities Flog It! Eggheads Strictly - It Takes Two Grenfell Tower: The 21st Floor - BBC Newsnight University Challenge Autumnwatch 2017 Elizabeth I’s Secret Agents W1A Newsnight Chris Packham: Asperger’s and Me

7:00am 9:30am 10:25am 11:30am 1:30pm 2:30pm 2:55pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:45pm

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Dickinson’s Real Deal Alphabetical Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Countrywise Coronation Street Piers Morgan’s Life Stories ITV News and Weather ITV News London The Best: The FIFA World Football Awards 2017

7:20am 7:45am 8:10am 8:40am 10:05am 10:35am 11:05am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:05pm 2:05pm 3:10pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am

King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Undercover Boss USA Channel 4 News Come Dine with Me A New Life in the Sun Countdown Find it Fix it Flog it My Kitchen Rules Four in a Bed Steph and Dom’s One Star to Five Star The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Dispatches Tricks of the Restaurant Trade My Week as a Muslim First Dates Celebrity Hunted

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

12:05am

Childrens TV The Wright Stuff Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

5 News Lunchtime The Gadget Show Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Dangerous Lessons 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight MotoGP All New Traffic Cops Paddington Station 24/7 Hunted and Confronted: Cowboys, Crooks and Chancers Tears of the Sun

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

The Flash Modern Family Modern Family It’s Me or the Dog It’s Me or the Dog The Dog Whisperer Attenborough Modern Family Modern Family NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 NCIS: Los Angeles The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Supergirl A League of Their Own The Simpsons The Simpsons A League of Their Own

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

Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer A Matter of Life and Debt Caught Red Handed Bargain Hunt BBC News BBC London News Doctors Impossible Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Antiques Road Trip Pointless BBC News BBC London News The One Show EastEnders Holby City Our Girl BBC News BBC London News Valley Cops Double Mastectomy Twins

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

Real Lives Reunited Money for Nothing A Matter of Life and Debt Billion Dollar Deals and How They Changed Your World Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics The Code Restoration Home Family Finders The World’s Busiest Railway 2015 Sea Cities Flog It! Eggheads Strictly - It Takes Two Further Back in Time for Dinner Autumnwatch 2017 This World Later Live... with Jools Holland Newsnight Elizabeth I’s Secret Agents

7:00am 9:30am 10:25am 11:30am 1:30pm 2:30pm 2:55pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:40pm 12:15am

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Dickinson’s Real Deal Alphabetical Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Save Money Call the Cleaners The 18-30 Stone Holiday ITV News and Weather ITV News London After the News Lethal Weapon

7:20am 8:40am 10:05am 10:35am 11:05am 12:05pm 1:00pm 1:05pm 2:05pm 3:10pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:15pm 11:20pm 11:45pm 12:45am

King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Ramsay’s Hotel Hell Undercover Boss USA Channel 4 News Come Dine with Me A New Life in the Sun Countdown Find it Fix it Flog it My Kitchen Rules Four in a Bed Steph and Dom’s One Star to Five Star The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Great British Bake Off Celebrity Hunted The End of the f***Ing World Gogglebox My Week as a Muslim

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

Childrens TV The Wright Stuff Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

5 News Lunchtime The Hotel Inspector Returns Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Abducted: The Jocelyn Shaker Story 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Tony Robinson: Coast to Coast The Yorkshire Vet Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild - Canada When Celebrity Goes Horribly Wrong

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

The Flash Modern Family It’s Me or the Dog It’s Me or the Dog The Dog Whisperer Attenborough Modern Family Modern Family NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 NCIS: Los Angeles The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Flash Premier League Greatest Moments The Russell Howard Hour

The Best : The FIFA World Football Awards

Great British Bake Off - Semi Final, 9pm, Ch4

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

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

Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer A Matter of Life and Debt Caught Red Handed Bargain Hunt BBC News BBC London News Doctors Impossible Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Antiques Road Trip Pointless BBC News BBC London News The One Show Panorama Eat Well for Less The Apprentice BBC News BBC London News A Question of Sport

5:15pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:15am

Real Lives Reunited Money for Nothing A Matter of Life and Debt Great British Menu Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics The Code Restoration Home Family Finders The World’s Busiest Railway 2015 Sea Cities Flog It! Eggheads Strictly - It Takes Two Further Back in Time for Dinner Autumnwatch 2017 Army: Behind the New Frontlines The Apprentice: You’re Fired!

Newsnight Louis Theroux

7:00am 9:30am 10:25am 11:30am 1:30pm 2:30pm 2:55pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:45pm 12:15am

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Dickinson’s Real Deal Alphabetical Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Bad Move Coronation Street Doc Martin ITV News and Weather ITV News London After the News Jonathan Ross Show

7:20am 8:40am 10:05am 11:05am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:05pm 2:05pm 3:10pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm

Real Lives Reunited Money for Nothing A Matter of Life and Debt Council House Crackdown Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics The Code The Planners Family Finders The World’s Busiest Railway 2015 Sea Cities Flog It! Eggheads Strictly - It Takes Two Further Back in Time for Dinner Autumnwatch 2017 The Big Family Cooking Showdown Match of the Day Newsnight Army: Behind the New Frontlines

7:00am 9:30am 10:25am 11:30am 1:30pm 2:30pm 2:55pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Dickinson’s Real Deal Alphabetical Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Car Crime: Are You a Target? Tonight Emmerdale Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs Gordon Ramsay on Cocaine ITV News and Weather After the News The Best: The FIFA World Football Awards 2017

7:20am 8:40am

7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:55pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:35pm

King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Ramsay’s Hotel Hell Undercover Boss USA Channel 4 News Come Dine with Me A New Life in the Sun Countdown Find it Fix it Flog it My Kitchen Rules Four in a Bed Steph and Dom’s One Star to Five Star The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Stand Up To Cancer Ugly House to Lovely House with George Clarke Grand Designs Man Down 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm

King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Ramsay’s Hotel Hell Undercover Boss USA Channel 4 News Come Dine with Me A New Life in the Sun Countdown Find it Fix it Flog it My Kitchen Rules Four in a Bed Steph and Dom’s One Star to Five Star The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Stand Up To Cancer The Supervet Feral Families The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice Fighting Cancer: My Online Diary

7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm

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

Childrens TV The Wright Stuff Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

5 News Lunchtime The Hotel Inspector Returns Home and Away Neighbours NCIS The Good Witch’s Destiny 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Britain by Bike with Larry and George Lamb GPs: Behind Closed Doors The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Where There’s Blame, There’s a Claim Football on 5

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

The Flash Futurama Futurama It’s Me or the Dog It’s Me or the Dog The Dog Whisperer Attenborough Modern Family Modern Family NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 NCIS: Los Angeles The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Inhumans The Bounty Hunter Sing: Ultimate a Capella

Childrens TV The Wright Stuff Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

5 News Lunchtime The Hotel Inspector Returns Home and Away Neighbours NCIS A Sunday Horse 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight All New Traffic Cops Bargain Loving Brits in Blackpool Rich House, Poor House Bad Habits, Holy Orders Borderline

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

Futurama Futurama It’s Me or the Dog It’s Me or the Dog The Dog Whisperer Attenborough Modern Family Modern Family NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 NCIS: Los Angeles The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Arrow A League of Their Own The Russell Howard Hour Premier League Greatest Moments

Grand Designs 10pm, Ch4

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

Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer A Matter of Life and Debt Caught Red Handed Bargain Hunt BBC News BBC London News Doctors Impossible Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Antiques Road Trip Pointless BBC News BBC London News The One Show EastEnders Council House Crackdown The Ganges with Sue Perkins BBC News BBC London News Question Time

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

9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:40pm 12:15am

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

1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:10pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am

Power and corruption in Chicago Billy Harney was born to be a cop.

The son of Chicago’s chief of detectives, whose twin sister is also on the force, Billy plays it by the book. Alongside Detective Kate Fenton, Billy’s tempestuous, adrenaline-junkie partner, there’s nothing he wouldn’t sacrifice for his job. Enter Amy Lentini, a hard-charging assistant state’s attorney hell-bent on making a name for herself—who suspects Billy isn’t the cop he claims to be.

They’re about to be linked by more than their careers.

A horrifying murder leads investigators to an unexpected address-an exclusive brothel that caters to Chicago’s most powerful citizens. There’s plenty of incriminating evidence on the scenebut what matters most is what’s missing: the madam’s black book. Now shock waves are rippling through the city’s elite, and everyone’s desperate to find

it.

As everyone who’s anyone in Chicago scrambles to get their hands on the elusive black book, no one’s motives can be trusted.

An ingenious, inventive thriller about power, corruption, and the power of secrets to scandalize a city-and possibly destroy a family, The Black Book is James Patterson at his page-turning best.

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Gordon Ramsay on Cocaine 10pm ITV

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Life

Doing their bit to battle Breast Cancer A SMALL charity based in La Cala de Mijas raised more than €35,000 in a single night to fund Breast Cancer screening.

Positively Pink which is mainly supported by residents and holiday home owners in La Cala was set up 12 years ago

by Lorraine and John Palmer proprietors of El Oceano Hotel after Lorraine had to be checked for cancer herself.

Although it didn’t take too long for the results to show that she was clear, Lorraine remembers how worried she was, imagining the worst and vowed that she would do all that she could to make life easier for women in the Costa del Sol. Now, with a small group of unpaid volunteers, she manages the charity and over the years thousands of women have been checked and whenever the news is bad, there is always someone from the charity on hand to give advice of simply listen.

Funding is the biggest problem as each screening has to be paid for which is why the Pink Ball is

so important and this year, more money than ever was raised, breaking the previous record by €5,000.

Many guests reserve their tables a year in advance and either donate fantastic gifts or bid in the charity auction which this year was conducted by former model turned actress, the delightful Lorraine Chase who flew over to the Costa especially for this event.

With superb food, great entertainment and a few glasses of wine, the enthusiastic guests dug deep into their pockets to raise funds for this great cause.

One regular attendee, Charlie Mullins of Pimlico Plumbers known for his outspokenfight against Brexit donated a number of items for sale but as he was unable to obtain a flight to allow him to take part in the evening, generously donated a further €5,000 helping the Pink Ball to break its previous record.

For more details on the charity and what it does visit http:// positively-pink.com.

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whats on

An intimate evening with Ronan Keating Foundation named after

his mother - which raises

Photo credit: Eva Rinaldi flickr

ONLY 50 people will have the chance to spend an evening with Ronan Keating as he sings and plays guitar just for them at La Sala Banus for the Global Gift Foundation.

Tickets for this red carpet performance on Saturday November 4 which includes dinner and cocktails are almost sold out and at the time of writing were priced at €250 per person but as places become scarcer, so prices may increase.

Singer, producer, writer, radio and TV presenter Ronan is known for his philanthropic work through the Marie Keating

awareness of breast cancer - and he has become a

regular supporter of the Global Gift Foundation

founded by actress Maria

Bravo which helps children around the world.

To find out whether there are any seats left for

this unique performance

sponsored by Arques Clinic Marbella, Amàre Hotel

Marbella and La Sala Group, call 952 814 131 or 639

024 034 as a confirmed reservation is essential.

Caption: Ronan Keating in full voice

Hiking trails programme October 2017 Oficina Municipal de Turismo - Ayuntamiento de Mijas Avda. Virgen de la Peña 2A. Mijas 29650 Tel: 952 58 90 34 / 952 48 59 00 Fax: 952 58 90 35 Web: https://turismo.mijas.es / e-mail: turismo@mijas.es

Sunday 22th of October: Route 1. “ San Antón- Cañada del Puerto” Difficulty: Easy- Low Meeting point: In front of fuel station at the entrance of Mijas village.

Starting at: 9:15am. Distance: 6 kms. / Duration: 3-4 hours/ Height: 434m.

Guidance and fundaments of walking techniques.

Observation and discovery of the Mijas flora and fauna.

Saturday 28th of October: Route: “Cañada de Gertrudis” Difficulty: Medium.

Meeting point: Tourist Office, Mijas Village.

Starting: 9:15 am. / Distance: 8 Km. / Duration of walk: 3-4 hours Height: 600m.

Guidance and fundaments of walking techniques.

Observation and discovery of the Mijas flora and fauna.

Sunday 29th of October: Route: “Puerto de las 3 Calderas “ Difficulty: Medium- High Meeting point: Sport Center in Osunillas.

Starting at 9:15am / Distance: 10 Km / Duration of walk: 3-4 hours / Height: 650m.

Learn the fundaments of mountain hiking techniques.

Enjoy and discover the area´s wildlife and flora as well as the history of Mijas.

Autumn trekking WALKING FANS are in for a treat when the new urban hiking route opens in Los Boliches on November 11.

The event, which leaves from Plaza de San Rafael, costs €3 and sees walkers trek through Los Pacos, Torreblanca and Parque de Las Presas,covering eight kilometres.

Fuengirola’sCouncillor for Sports, Pedro Cuevas, announced the route would start at 9am, explaining, “on November 11 we begin the urban trekking programme, which started last season, so that all our users and all Fuengirola residents who want to get involved get to find out aboutFuengirola walking with the Department

of Sports,” adding, “our technicians have designed a series of circuits where you can get in shape and enjoy everything that Fuengirolahas to offer.”

Cuevas went on, “the route only costs €3 and participants will receive a t-shirt, pack of fruit and water; everything you need to walk the route.”

He added, “we will try to offer an urban route once every month so that by the end of the season you get to see all the tracks Fuengirola has on offer.”

Pedro Cuevas spoke about the event with a technician of the Department of Sports, Agustn Molina. Molina commented, “we hope this activity will make people

want to start doing a little sport and what better way to start than with walking, which is the healthiest form of exercise and always beneficial. They will also have fun finding out about different places around the municipality which I think they will like.”

Registration for the event can be made at the Department of Sports, in the La Senda building, located in Calle Mallorca. Alternatively, visit the website dorsalchip. com. The minimum age to participate in urban hiking routes is 12 years and children must be accompanied by an adult over 18, who must also be enrolled in the activity.

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food & drink

Bing Fuengirola, Top Class Asian Fusion BING the Asian Fusion Bar & Restaurant in Fuengirolaoffers a delectable range of oriental cuisine which samples the best of China, Japan and Thailand.

At this restaurant and bar, the food is not only outstanding, but top quality, a feature that has allowed it to gain considerable popularity in Fuengirola and it is recognised as one of the top twenty restaurants in the area by Trip Advisorout of the 800+ listed.

Much of this success has to be down to owners Sara and her husband, Bing, after whom the restaurant is named, as they chose to move to this town after 14 years running a well-known restaurant in Marbella.

Attention to detail, quality of food, choice, value for money and position all work together to create a very special atmosphere where guests can enjoy lunch from an extensive menu or dinner from an even larger

one which includes a choice of reasonably priced set meals for two or four.

Situated at Paseo Maritimo Rey de España 40, in Fuengirola Port with a fantastic view overlooking the sea and free WiFi, Bing is open from 12.30pm to 4pm daily for lunch except for Thursday and 6.30pm to midnight every day.

With a covered terrace and a restaurant in the back, the weather doesn’t cause any problems and as the staff able to speak English, Dutch and Spanish they are able to take guests through the wide range of special dishes if anything is not clear.

Dishes which are a little hotter than normal are identified with an image of a red chilli pepper and the spicier the dish the more peppers are shown.

As would be expected there is a good range of dishes in both the lunch and

extended evening menus which are ideal for vegetarians.

Bing’s phenomenally delicious dishes include Thai Chicken Satay Skewers in a smooth and rich peanut sauce, and all types of noodles, spiced to your preference, with beef, prawns, chicken and vegetables. The mouth-watering

Chicken Marsala

IngredIents 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – pounded, 1/4 inch thick, 1/4 cup plain flour for coating, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 4 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/2 cup Marsala wine, 1/4 cup cooking sherry

dIrectIons 1. In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture.

2. In a large frying pan, melt butter in oil over medium heat. Place chicken in the pan, and lightly brown. Turn over chicken pieces, and add mushrooms. Pour in wine and sherry. Cover frying pan; simmer chicken 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

Preparation Preparation time – 10 minutes. Cooking time – 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Fresh Strawberry Granita

PreParatIon Preparation time – 10 minutes. ready in 2 hours 25 minutes.

Method 1. rinse strawberries with cold water; let drain. transfer berries to a blender and add sugar, water, lemon juice, balsamic

Lamb Korma

Ingredients 2 & 1/4 pounds cubed lamb meat, 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided, 1 brown onion, chopped. 1 red potato, peeled and cubed, 1/2 cup curry powder, 1/2 cup water, 1/3 cup coconut milk, 1/3 cup drained canned chickpeas

PreParatIon Preparation time – 10 minutes. Cooking time – 20 minutes.

IngredIents 2 pounds ripe strawberries, hulled and halved, 1/3 cup white sugar, or to taste, 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional), 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional), 1 tiny pinch salt

deserts deserve a special mention as the mango and ice-cream pancakes are simply scrumptious.

In order to properly appreciate the wide menu you only need to visit their website which is at www.asianfusionbingrestaurant.com or to make a reservation call 952 470 218.

vinegar, and salt.

2. Pulse several times to get the mixture moving, then blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour into a large baking dish.

Puree should only be about 3/8 inch deep in the dish.

3. Place dish uncovered in the freezer until mixture barely begins to freeze around the edges, about 45 minutes. Mixture will still be slushy in the centre.

4. Lightly stir the crystals from the edge of the granita mixture into the centre, using a fork,

and mix thoroughly. close freezer and

chill until granita is

nearly frozen, 30 to 40 more minutes.

Mix lightly with

a fork as before,

scraping the crystals loose. repeat

freezing and stirring with the fork 3 to 4 times until the granita is light,

crystals are separate,

and granita looks dry and fluffy.

5. Portion granita

into small serving bowls to serve.

Method 1. Place lamb in a bowl and drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil over lamb; stir until coated.

2. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir onion until softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove

saucepan from heat and add potato to onion.

3.

Heat a large frying pan over medium heat; cook and stir lamb, working in small batches, until browned, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer browned lamb to onion mixture.

4. Stir curry into lamb-onion mixture and cook over medium heat for 1 minute.

Add water to lamb-onion mixture and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and simmer until lamb is cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.

5. Mix coconut milk and chickpeas into lamb-onion mixture and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

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Puzzles

Put things on hold this week as Mercury sextiles Saturn and you need some time to think about plausible solutions. This temporary delay may mean that something can be eliminated whilst you realise that it is impossible to make everyone happy, even in the long run. Enabling Mercury is stifled by negative aspects of Saturn.

Word Pyramid

Code Breaker

1

D

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 9 represents K and 15 represents Z. 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.

The Sun sextiles Saturn midweek bringing you a chance to get the green light on something you are waiting for. Though you have not really worked out the mechanics of the project in hand you are putting trust into good hands, and your intuitive energies will combine to make it happen when the time comes; which is anytime soon!

WORD fit

Using just logic, can you make all the words fit correctly into the grid?

Mystical Postbag Kenny, my Mother has

She needs to know the

just left us after a

affect she is having,

three day stay. The

Time and experience have left you wondering what can come next. The past few weeks have seen you trying to tune into something that you have specific problems with. Venus enters midweek and brings about a change of mind that sees you facing up to things and making a sudden decision that will make all the difference in the World!

whole family are suffering as a result because she is so negative. What should I do?

Mercury enters and seems to be in a mood to activate channels of communication on your behalf. Just lately you seem to have been putting things off, and this week sees you participating in something which helps you break the ice. You are open to offers and inspired that you may now have all you need to see yourself safely through.

Hege T. Hege you have to talk to your mother, because

Stubborn energies have allowed you to see something through, but now they urge you to just walk away now. You have done more than you thought that you could, and you have surprised even yourself, but the time has come to say goodbye, once and for all. The Mercury conjunction with Jupiter guides you in the right direction.

Cosmic energies inspire you this week, and your psychic powers are aroused to investigate something that doesn’t seem right somehow. As an ambassador of the truth, and a bringer of light you are bound to shed some light on what really happened; allowing that the true story be told, and all consequences taken into consideration too!

E

Word Wheel

Tongues would appear to be wagging and the safety of your shell should not, however, be an option right now. Though you hate confrontation there are things that now have to be told, as things are out in the open at last. You will feel better for the chance to clear things up; as the Sun opposes Uranus this week your luck changes for sure. Sun opposes Uranus this week your luck changes for sure.

You are impulsive and reckless this week. It is high time that you enjoyed some time to yourself, particularly after the actions of the past weeks. You are beginning to see a new horizon and possibilities will come back to you, even though you rejected them in the not too distant past. Charge your energies, look before you leap!

C

A

There is 1x9 letter word and 178 others! Make as many 3 or more letter words as you can using any letter combination just once and you must use the central letter in every word!

The opposition with Kora sees Mercury working overtime across the Cosmos this week. Opposites can attract and it is high time that you let bygones be bygones and insist that your side of the story is told, even if there are those who do not wish to hear it. If the truth hurts then it is a reflection on the better part of the truth you uphold.

It is a benevolent Saturn that shapes up to both the Sun and Mercury this week. Despite your own problems this week, you are going all out to help where you know help is needed.

Whilst Mercury urges you to speak your mind so too does the Sun shine on the current proceedings, bringing an unexpected blessing in disguise!

T

Start at a letter and spell out a 10-letter word by moving to adjacent letters. Each letter will be used at least once, but no letter will be used twice in a row.

Mercury enters into your opposing sign of Scorpio and it is high time that you find new ways of promoting yourself, whilst eliminating fear in this process. You are far more than you think that you are, and you should see this as a time to discover your many talents; and to get a better feeling for whatever it is that comes next.

Taking responsibility has allowed you to show to others just what you are capable of right now; and that you are not to be messed with. The Mercury opposition with Uranus sees that there may be an ulterior motive to a recent request.

Thought you love to say yes, be careful that this situation is not what it appears to be on the surface.

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this is unacceptable behaviour, and it is affecting your entire family. Tell her that what she is doing is 5 letter words AISLE

CABIN

TASTE

TRAPS

CYCLE

6 letter words

EDICT

SCHEME

EASEL

ORACLE

ENTER

SCYLLA

NADIR OASIS SLICE

STEEL

WIZARD 7 letter words ABSENCE

AMNESIA

ANSWERS

and it needs to be made clear that until she changes her ways there will be no more visits for her! As the spiritual person you are you have been too generous in accepting your mother's negativities. Putting her in touch with your feelings is the best way that you have to help her to heal her ways, so

unkind, and that the

please....... don't be silent

whole family is suffering.

anymore!

CITADEL

CONTACT

For Birthday Celebrants

HABITAT

Be honest and straightforward and have the

LATERAL

logical year. This is a time for connections and

DETESTS

IGNEOUS MAESTRO MUSCLES

THEOREM

grace to accept all offers of help this astrofriendships, and you deserve the very best this time around!

More Puzzles

Cryptic

ACROSS 1 Moving carefully to avoid detection of theft (8) 6 A health resort some patients attend initially (3) 9 Order for fries, perhaps - in place of regular, generally (5) 10 A gift coppers are not happy about (7) 11 Endless large ice formation? (7) 13 A small child the editor carried (5) 14 Maoist converted to his country’s religion (6) 15 17 changes in wine store (6) 19 Navigational aid the same both ways (5) 21 Poison can rise when dissolved (7) 22 Greek character opposed to Italian wine (7) 23 A short period of enchantment (5) 24 Take legal proceedings against little Susan (3) 25 Writer says site needs development (8) DOWN 2 Road not repaired in storm (7) 3 Dread having to take part in law exams (3) 4 Print a translation? Not entirely (2,4) 5 Celebrity in sergeants’ mess (9) 6 Fish seemed to be off (5) 7 Played the part of a cadet at sea (5) 8 Stairs offering escape? (6) 12 A nun cries out for cover (9) 16 Birds left in traps (7) 17 Remember to pay another visit (6) 18 Victory sign changes (6) 19 Right cards for sporting events? (5) 20 Force of Red River (5) 23 Timid throw (3)

Word Ladder

Can you by changing 1 letter at a time, get from the first word to the last word in the given number of moves?

paper 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

reads

Soduku

Quick

Futoshiki

The purpose of the game is to discover the digits hidden inside the board’s cells; each cell is filled with a digit between 1 and 6. On each row and column each digit appears exactly once; therefore, when revealed, the digits of the board form a so-called Latin square. The board may also contain some inequalities between the board cells; these inequalities must be respected and can be used as clues in order to discover the remaining hidden digits. ie > is greater than and < is less than.

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Fill the grid so every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1-9

Quiz 1 Casse-noisette? is the French name for which ballet? Swan Lake, Giselle, The Nutcracker, The Comic Ballet of the King 2 The Nutcracker was adapted from a story by which of these?

ETA Hoffmann, William Shakespeare, Victor Hugo, Jules Verne 3 At which theatre did The Nutcracker premiere? Bolshoi, London Palladium, Malyi, Mariinsky 4 The score of The Nutcracker is noted for its use of which instrument? Celesta, Cello, Violin, Bouzouki 5 Dr Stahlbaum appears in which ballet? Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Coppelia, The Firebird 6 Which of these animals doesn’t appear in The Nutcracker?

Owl, Mouse, Tiger, Hare 7 Which of these is not a Tchaikovsky ballet? Giselle, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty 8 How many acts are there in the ballet Raymonda? Three, One, Six, Four 9 Who composed the music for Raymonda (in ballet)? Paul Dukas, Anna Pavlova, Alexander Glazunov, Marius Petipa 10 In which decade was Raymonda first presented (in ballet)?

1900s, 1890s, 1910s, 1920s

ACROSS 1 Silly laugh (6) 4 Academy awards (6) 8 Unit of weight (5) 9 Heraldic creature (7) 10 Fainted (7) 11 Tightly packed (5) 12 Lawyers (9) 17 Given medicine (5) 19 Inexorable (7) 21 Increased threefold (7) 22 Previous (5) 23 Go away (6) 24 Cordiality (6)

DOWN 1 Grumble (6) 2 Venetian canal boat (7) 3 Stay longer abed (3,2) 5 Fraud (7) 6 Bedeck (5) 7 14-line poem (6) 9 Sneaky (9) 13 Small fish (7) 14 Sports arena (7) 15 Prepared for publication (6) 16 Fabric stiffener (6) 18 Chimney cleaner (5) 20 Greek vowel (5)

Last Weeks Solutions on page 44

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health

Afa Algea Algae form the primeval start to all life; they are rootless and leafless plants. Many types divide themselves millions of times per day. Of all known edible substances, algae possess the highest concentration of nourishments.

Algae can play an important role when it comes to looking for new sources of food and possibly, in the future, they will become the world’s most important food source.

The blue-green Afa algae (Afa stands for Aphanizomen FlosAquae, also known as the invisible living water flower) grows at 1,400 meters above sea level in Lake Klamath, a nature reserve in the state of Oregon, USA. Afa algae grow only in a particular lake, which is surrounded by volcanic regions; set in an unspoiled landscape. The pure air and crystal clear spring waters, rich in minerals, that form the ideal living environment for these algae, don’t exist elsewhere in the world. To date, all attempts to grow the algae elsewhere have failed.

Afa algae grows in the wild and has a tremendously high concentration

The blue-green micro algae from Lake Klamath

of vital food components, which is why it is also known as „super food“. The trace elements, amino acids, chlorophyll, proteins (22 amino acids, including nine essential ones), minerals (barium, calcium, chloride, chrome, cobalt) and vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12 C, E, folic acid, biotin and betacarotene) it contains, make it an ideal dietary supplement.

Afa algae strengthen the immune system and support healing and purifying processes in our body.

They remove toxins from our body, since the algae can combine with poisonous metals such as lead and amalgam before being eliminated.

The algae also stimulate the manufacture of digestive enzymes and strengthen the working of stomach, liver and pancreas. Afa algae contain chlorophyll together with some 2,000 different enzymes and thus can act as a pro-biotic model in the intestines leading to a healthy intestinal flora.

The ph value of the algae lies between 9 and 11, i.e. the algae are strongly biased towards the base end. Because our bodies are often far too acid, the algae

can, in their function as a basic dietary supplement, restore the balance; so that typical “vexing” conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, allergies, eczema, acne and diabetes can be held back.

The algae also supply the brain with the high value proteins that renew and repair the so called neurotransmitters. Their high percentage of glutamine acids supports memory, concentration and mental flexibility. The communication network of the neurons is stabilized and expanded.

The great advantage that Afa algae enjoy above all other algae, is their immense concentration of food components, the highest of any known food. Thanks to their composition and their expanded surface structure, the food components are easily taken in and used by the human body.

The rediscovered Afa algae, with their superfluity of vital substances, are an ideal dietary supplement for our body’s needs, and they are also very effective against a number of ailments. Their high content of vital substances makes them an integral

nourishment and activate and regenerate the metabolism of the cells. As a result the cells can get rid of poisonous and other deleterious toxins as well as superfluous fluids and start rebuilding themselves. The complete organism starts afresh with renewed energy. Thus the Afa algae growing in the wild can provide all the energy required in a lifetime. Today, algae makes an ideal enhanced food supply for children and adults. Their high content of vitally important substances makes them a valuable dietary supplement for people on weight loss and other diets.

Lavender and Chamomile DIY Facial Steam This soothing DIY facial steam uses two fragrant herbs, packed with essential oils.

Lavender can help the skin heal itself and reduce inflammation. Chamomile is antibacterial and will help the steam in this recipe treat your skin.

Ingredients • 2 tbsp dried lavender flowers • 2 tbsp dried chamomile flowers (if you cannot find dried chamomile flowers, use the contents of a chamomile tea bag) • 500ml of boiled water Instructions 1. Place the herbs in a large bowl.

2. Pour enough boiling water over the herbs to cover them and fill the bowl. Allow the water to cool slightly for 2-3 min-

utes. Place your face over the bowl. Hang a clean tea towel over your head so that it covers you and the bowl. Don’t let your face touch the water.

3. Make sure you find a comfortable place to sit while you use this facial steam.

Relax, close your eyes and inhale the aromas for 5 minutes. Stop immediately if you feel dizzy or overheated. Afterwards, use a toner to cool your skin and close the pores.

4. It is recommended that you apply this facial steam no more than 1-2 times a week. This facial steam should be used immediately and cannot be stored. The dried herbs can be stored separately for up to a year but they will start to lose their aroma after a while so it is best to keep them in a sealed container out of direct sunlight.

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health Bad beauty tips NOT to follow…

Leave these beauty tips where they belong: in the past.

DON´T

What do all the numbers on my prescription mean?

Heat up your eyelash curler with a hair dryer.

This seems like a great idea in theory, since it essentially turns your lash curler into a mini curling iron, but you’re also putting it dangerously close to your eye — the key word there being “dangerously.” You run the risk of burning your eyelids, and in the same way heated tools damage your hair, the curler may harm your lashes.

Amrik Sappal, Store Director from Specsavers Opticas Fuengirola

DON´T Skip moisturiser if you have oily skin.

One of the biggest skin-care myths out there is that people with oily skin shouldn’t use moisturiser. But if your skin is lacking hydration, your oil glands begin to produce excess oil to compensate. This makes your skin greasier, trapping you in a cycle of slick, shiny skin. Moisturising regularly, on the other hand, can actually keep your oil production at a healthy, normal level.

Male fertility worries for future reproduction

ACCORDING to the British Medical Journal (BMJ) urgent action is needed to investigate disturbing trends in men’s reproductive health.

Professor Niels Skakkebaek at the University of Copenhagen points to research showing significant declines in sperm counts among men in the Western world, and says we must act now to find out what could be causing such disturbing trends.

The research reviewed thousands of studies and concluded that sperm concentration had fallen by 52 per cent among men in Western countries between 1973 and 2011.

Should we be concerned? Is male reproductive health really at risk, asks Skakkebaek?

Ask the Optician

He suggests that data on the quality of semen should be interpreted alongside trends in testicular cancers, as reports suggest that countries with a high incidence of this cancer have generally lower semen quality and vice versa.

Worryingly, incidence of this cancer has risen substantially over the past few decades, particularly in young men, he writes.

What could be causing such disturbing trends, he asks? The short answer is that we do not know. However, data showing that the incidence of testicular cancer has more than doubled in recent decades leaves little doubt that we should look into environmental causes – including lifestyle effects.

Studies suggest that modern lifestyles are associated with increased exposure to various endocrine disrupting chemicals such as pesticides that together may be harmful to wildlife and humans even though exposure to individual chemicals is low, he explains. However, little has been done to explore their potential effects on semen quality and testicular cancer.

Should we be worried about our future ability to reproduce ourselves?

He points out that more and more children are now born after fertility treatments. However, despite increased use of assisted reproduction, fertility rates in many countries remain well below the replacement rate of an average of 2.1 children per woman.

Regular check-ups with your optician can help you to maintain clear and comfortable vision. Most people should have a full eye test every two years.

At Specsavers our opticians carry out thorough eye tests that provide professional, comprehensive checks of your eyes and vision. After your eye test, if your vision needs to be corrected with glasses or contact lenses you will be given a prescription which explains the issues with your eye sight. Here’s an explanation of what the numbers and codes on your prescription mean.

SPH (sphere) the amount of long (+) or short (-) sight - the higher the number, the stronger the prescription lenses required.

CYL (cylinder) the amount of astigmatism, or visual distortion, caused by an irregularly shaped cornea – the surface of the front of the eye.

AXIS the direction of the astigmatism, measured in degrees.

PRISM correction needed to balance the eyes BASE the direction of any correction needed to balance the eyes (prism) ADD the amount of additional correction needed to focus at close distances. If you have a measurement shown in this section of your prescription, it means that you have different prescription requirements for distance and reading.

Ask your optician in store if you have any doubts, we are here to help and are currently offering free eye tests, visit www.specsavers.es

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pets

How pets cope DEBUNKED: Three common with loss cat myths THINK you know cats? Think again. We separate fact from fiction and debunk three common moggy myths...

1. Cats are unloving, if you want a loving pet get a dog Perhaps the greatest debate of modern times is whether dogs or cats make better pets and one argument on the side of dogs is that cats are unloving.

Domestic cats are, by their nature, more independent than domestic dogs – in part because they weren’t bred to spend a lot of time around humans and also because the wild ancestors of our house felines don’t live naturally in the same sort of family groups that canines do.

A recent study by the University of Lincoln found that cats don’t show signs of distress when their owners leave and aren’t particularly bothered when their owner returns to them.

But, as anyone who’s come home from a hard day’s graft to have their cat jump on to their lap for a fuss will testify, cats do show affection towards their owners and many do like to be stroked and patted.

Purring is surely evidence enough that…

Have you ever wondered what happens to a pet when they lose their human or animal companion?

Do pets grieve?

Like humans, pets too show signs that could be interpreted as grief.

When an owner or fellow housemate passes away, pets may experience: • loss of appetite • change in sleep patterns • crying or searching • a need for extra attention • a generally sad demeanour But you should also note you may not witness any of these changes.

Many anecdotes suggest that animals do feel what humans call ‘grief’, including an understanding that the deceased is not coming back, but there is little scientific evidence to back this up. What we do know is that many species are affected by loss and experience feelings of sadness and loneliness.

Should I get another pet to keep them company?

When a pet passes away it can be tempting to get another quickly, not only for your own benefit, but so your surviving pet will have another companion, but don’t rush into this.

You should wait a while before introducing another pet to your cat.

Remember, each pet is an individual and different species bond with each other in different ways.

Dogs are sociable animals who live in family groups, so your surviving dog is likely to adapt well to a new canine if the pair are a good match.

Cats have a very different social structure to dogs and by their nature don’t always bond with other cats, even if they have lived alongside them peacefully for many years.

Give your surviving cat time to adapt to life without their companion and avoid getting a new cat or kitten straight away.

If, after a few months, you think your cat would be happy with a new friend, get in touch with your local rehoming centre.

Rabbits are extremely sociable animals and may react badly to the death of a companion. The best thing to do is find your bunny a new partner quickly.

Introductions should be carried out slowly.

Only get a new pet if you feel it is the right thing for you, your family and your pets.

How to help your pet Keep your surviving pet’s routine as similar as you can. Pets thrive on routine, so any event that disrupts this can be upsetting.

Make sure they are eating, drinking and toileting properly.

Pheromones may help to calm dogs and cats that are stressed. Ask your vet about these.

Give your pet lots of love and attention and take the time to focus on your bond with your pet.

Human or animal, loss affects us all, but we cope best when we care for each other.

2. All cats hate water Most domestic moggies are not big fans of water, but anyone who’s ever Googled cat videos will know that not all of them hate getting wet.

Scientists think the reason most cats hate water could be because cats’ coats don’t dry very quickly, which can leave them feeling pretty uncomfortable and possibly cold. The weight of the water is also likely to weigh the usually-agile animal down, which means they can’t escape perceived danger as quickly.

Another reason is that cats’ original descendants evolved in desert areas,

where the land is baron and has very little rain, if any at all.

Some people spray water at cats in an attempt to get them to stop doing something. Imagine how you’d feel if someone suddenly sprayed water in your face and you should begin to understand why cats don’t like it.

If you do need to bathe your cat for medical reasons, use a little bit of positive encouragement such as a favourite treat while gently introducing them to the water.

3. Will rubbing butter on a cat’s paws help it find its way home?

Rubbing butter on cats’ paws is often given as advice when someone moves house and is letting their moggy outside for the first time – but this is entirely untrue and can cause more stress for your cat. The theory behind this myth is that it removes the smell of the feline’s old environment and allows the cat to take in its new home and get a bearing of its territory when licking off the butter. But, in reality, the smell will remain on the rest of the cat and it’s unlikely they’ll be taking in any new scents at all if it’s concentrating on licking off the butter. Instead, it could potentially make your cat even more stressed, as well as leaving greasy paw prints all over your new home. A much better way of familiarising your cat with its new home and making sure it returns, is to keep it indoors for two weeks so it knows that the new house is safe. It’s also a good idea to start letting your cat out before feeding time and going out with them - and avoiding doing this at night. Also make sure your pet is microchipped so even if it does get lost, there’s a high chance of you being reunited with it.

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home & garden

Check out that garden shed AN OVERWHELMING majority of people living in Spain will have their own garden, whatever the size, and every garden needs a faithful shed to store all those garden implements or act as an extension to their house.

As another summer comes to an end, autumn brings a new set of challenges in the annual garden routine and now’s the time to check the shed contains all that’s needed.

1. Clear out: Before a reorganisation can begin, start by completely emptying the contents of your shed onto the lawn

or patio outside. This will allow you to reassess the size of the space you have to work with, and find forgotten items 2. Start from scratch: Thoroughly sort through the contents of the shed, placing everything into groups such as tools, pots and planters, seeds and so on.

Get rid of any duplicates and decide which items in each group are used more than others.

3. A place for everything: Keep each shelf well organised

Photo credit wikimedia

PLANNING: A well organised shed starts with a good clear out

by using clear boxes to store the contents so you can easily identify what lives where. Try to use boxes with lids where possible to help keep out dust and insects.

4. Green fingered: If you have space, placing a potting table or bench inside the shed will mean you can work on your garden even when it’s raining. Opt for one with at least two shelves to maximise storage beneath and try to keep the surface clear of clutter.

5. Planning: Hang an annual planner on the wall of your shed so you can fill out the various garden tasks that need to be completed throughout the year.

Choose one with a wipeable board so you can write on when you last planted certain seeds or fertilised the grass.

6. Magnetic magic: For small and lightweight metal tools, why not hang a magnetic kitchen knife strip on the wall to store things like screwdrivers, pliers and scissors? This simple solution means you can easily find what you need without rummaging through drawers or boxes, and it keeps sharp blades away from surfaces.

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Ford keeping mum about 2018 Kuga THE KUGA is one of Ford’s best-selling models. The car is available in Europe as well as in the US under a different name.

The ongoing generation has been around since 2012. However, this is actually a heavy update of the first generation which was released back in 2008. Since then it didn’t change as much as it should have. During the updates, the Kuga became a rather dull crossover which is a heavy contrast in comparison to the first model that was one of the best-driving crossovers around. For the upcoming 2018 Ford Kuga it seems that things could change for the better once again.

So far Ford hasn’t released any official details about it. Despite that, industry experts, as well as inside sources, did say a few things about it. For starters, the new model could be based on the same platform as the Fusion or at least an evolution of it. The same chassis will also underpin the new Focus. Thanks to it, the new Kuga’s weight is set to decrease; its structural rigidity will be greatly improved while the space inside the cabin should increase.

The 2018 Ford Kuga is definitely going to share its design scheme with the revamped Edge, although its trademark massive windshield, as well as the hatchback-like roofline, are most likely going to stay though.

The base engine is likely going to be a 1.5 litre EcoBoost. Even though it will share its displacement with the older generation, it won’t have much in common. In fact, this

engine would be Ford’s new 3 cylinder turbo which is capable of anything between 150 to 200 horsepower and north of 200 lb-ft of torque. It would replace both the old 1.5 and 1.6 litre EcoBoost engines. A 2-liter turbo four with around 275 horsepower is expected on the range topping model. In terms of diesel, the car will likely rock an updated 2-liter turbocharged unit offering between 150 to

190 horsepower and over 300 lb-ft of torque for some versions. A 6-speed manual will remain available for the front wheel drive cars.

Likely Ford’s upcoming 9 speed automatic will find its way across most of the other versions as well as the AWD cars. This will be able to offer better fuel consumption than the old 6-speed gearbox as well as better performance thanks to its closer spaced gears.

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A former player, Tony Matthews is now the world’s most prolific author of football books with 150 published since 1975. He has also been a PE teacher, policeman, radio correspondant and is now a quiz-organiser and fund–raiser, for various charities.

Sporting calendar

This weekend we have the USA F1 Grand Prix in Austin, Texas where victory for Lewis Hamilton would virtually clinch the driver’s championship. He currently leads Sebastian Vettel by 59 points with four races remaining, including Sunday’s.

Also it’s the Australian MotoGP from Phillip Island and there’ll be just two more races after this one – in Kuala Lumpur next Sunday and here in Valencia on 12 November.

There are three tennis tournaments starting on the 23 October: The Erste Bank Open, Vienna; the Swiss Indoors, Basel and the WTA World Tour finals, Singapore. They all end on 29 October.

The Rugby World Cup begins on 27 October with Australia v England. Twenty four hours later it’s Fiji-USA, New Zealand-Samoa and Papua New Guinea-Wales, followed on 29 with France-Lebanon, Ireland-Italy and Scotland-Tonga.

CLINICAL: Cristiano Ronaldo levelled for Real Madrid from the spot Champions League Roundup Madrid draw 1-1 with Tottenham LAST season’s Champions League winners Real Madrid had to settle for a point in their third group game as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Tottenham at the Bernabeu.

The 12-time Champions fell behind early in the first half after Raphael Varane turned the ball into his own net, but were level just before the break through a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty after a needless foul from Spurs defender Serge Aurier.

Both teams could have won the match, but were indebted to their goalkeepers after both Hugo Lloris and Keylor Navas each produced a string of fine saves.

The result leaves both teams level at the top of Group H on seven points and plus five goal difference,six points ahead of third placed Borussia Dortmund.

Elsewhere, Chelsea had to come from behind at Stamford Bridge to secure a 3-3 draw with Roma.

The Blues were 2-0 up inside the opening 38 minutes thanks to goals from David Luiz and Eden Hazard, but the 2012 Champions fell behind after goals from former Manchester City stars Alexander Kolarov, and Edin Dzeko’s double turned the tie on its head.

The Bosnian striker missed a fantastic opportunity to secure his hat-trick and was punished by Hazard late on to keep Chelsea top of Group C ahead of the reverse leg in Rome in a fortnight’s time.

After Atletico Madrid could only secure a 0-0 draw against Champions League debutants Qarabag from Azarbijan, the result leaves both Roma and Chelsea looking the most likely to qualify.

Manchester United’s fine start to the season continued as they ran out 1-0 winners against Benfica.

It was an efficient performance from

Mourinho’s side, who were given the lead

Having won the championship for the first time in over 100 years, the Chicago Cubs will attempt to retain their World Series Baseball crown: 24 October-1 November.

Several of the world’s top golfers tee-off today in the four-day WGC/HSBC Championship in Shanghai.

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This weekend’s football fixtures include Chelsea-Watford, Everton-Arsenal, Huddersfield-Manchester United, Manchester City-Burnley and Tottenham-Liverpool in the PL; Bristol City-Leeds, Derby-Sheffield Wednesday, Middlesbrough-Cardiff, Sheffield United-Reading and Wolves-Preston in the Championship; Blackpool-Wigan and Shrewsbury-Fleetwood in FL1 and Carlisle-Notts County and Exeter-Port Vale in FL2. In Scotland, it’s Celtic-Motherwell and Rangers-Aberdeen. The Dons then face Celtic next mid-week while Rangers play Kilmarnock.

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thanks to an unforgivable error by debutant goalkeeper Mile Svilar.

The 18-year-old, who became the youngest goalkeeper in the competition’s history,

took Marcus Rashford’s hanging free-kick

The victory sees United maintain their perfect start to the Champions League and remain top of the Group A on nine points.

In Group D, Lionel Messi scored his 100th

European goal as Barcelona secured a 3-1 victory over Olympiacos, despite seeing Gerard Pique sent off.

Celtic had another Champions League night to forget as they were beaten 3-0 by 2016 finalists Bayern Munich.

This week’s Champions League fixtures included Anderlecht-PSG, Barcelona-Olympiakos, Bayern Munich-Celtic, Benfica-Manchester United, Chelsea-Roma, JuventusSporting Lisbon, Manchester City-Napoli, Maribor-Liverpool and Real Madrid-Spurs, while in the Europa League we have Crvena Zvezda-Arsenal and Everton-Lyon.

At the start of this week, the leaders of their respective Leagues were Manchester City (PL) after smashing Stoke 7-2; unbeaten Celtic (SPL); Barcelona from Real Madrid (La Liga); Borussia Dortmund (Germany); Brugge (Belgium); PSG (France); Napoli (Italy); Porto (Portugal); Sturm Graz (Austria) and Young Boys (Switzerland). And congratulations to Crystal Palace, who last Saturday scored their first PL goal for 731 minutes in a surprise 2-1 win over Chelsea. Arsenal lost 2-1 at Watford; Spurs beat Bournemouth 1-0 and Liverpool drew 0-0 with Manchester United.

and Mats Hummels handedCeltic their

Italy’s Andrea Dovizioso won last Sunday’s Japanese MotoGP. Marc Marquez was second with Danilo Petrucci third. Marquez leads the riders’ championship by 11 points.

result, paired with PSG’s 4-0 victory over

In Rugby’s Champions Cup, there were group wins for Bath, Exeter, Leinster, Saracens, Toulon and Ulster (over Wasps).

Goals from Thomas Müller, Joshua Kimmich second defeat of the Group Stage and the Anderlecht, leaves the Scottish Champions in third place with a lot to do if they are to qualify for the knockout stages.

On Tuesday night,Liverpool ran riot against Slovenianside Maribor as they won 7-0.

Two goals apiece from Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah, as well as goals from Alex

Oxlade-Chamberlain, Philippe Coutinho and

Trent Alexander-Arnold, saw the Merseysiders secure their biggest ever away win in Europe and move top of Group E.

Manchester Citysecured their third victory

out of three after running out 2-1 winners over Napoli thanks to goals from Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus.

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Tottenham won the FA Cup in 1901, 1921, 1961, 1981 and 1991; the First Division in 1951 and the League Cup in 1971.

Tennis star Johanna Konta was born to Hungarian parents in Sydney, Australia in May 1991. She moved to England at the age of 14 and switched her allegiance to the UK after becoming a British citizen in May 2012. A professional since 2008, she’s so far won three WTA and 11 ITA titles but a major Open still eludes her.