RTN Newspaper – Costa del Sol 9 - 15 March 2018 Issue 045

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AN elderly woman has been stopped by police after recklessly driving in the opposite direction down a motorway.

The tourist was travelling on Sunday morning between Estepona and San Pedro, but took the wrong slip road.

She drove several kilometres in heavy rain before being intercepted by police.

The woman passed several vehicles, including trucks, which had to make sudden manoeuvres to avoid a collision.

After being notified by other drivers, the Local Police of Estepona alerted their Marbella colleagues who stopped the offending car before an accident occurred.

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Frenchwoman takes on Everest for charity Credit: Facebook, Hessia Fernandes

Driver risks lives going wrong way

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by Tom Woods A RESIDENT in Marbella will climb Mount Everest up to base camp to raise funds for a children’s charity.

Hessia Fernandes is preparing a solitary expedition with the aim of generating enough donations to acquire a mini-bus for the Nena Paine association.

Last year the Frenchwoman and mother of two conquered Kilimanjaro in memory of her brother, who committed suicide, and for the Samaritans charity.

The 46-year old-has lived in San Pedro for 15 years with her husband and twin sons.

Not a professional climber, Hessia trained for six months prior to Kilimanjaro, embracing yoga and climbing Marbella’s La Concha mountain every Saturday and Sunday, with a 10 kilo bag for the final month.

She suffered from altitude sickness on the ascent, crying and vomiting, but says it was all

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P30 PEAK PRACTICE: Hessia Fernandes at the summit of Kilimanjaro. worth it for the “fabulous sensation” at the summit.

Hessia Fernandes will be taking on Everest in October, to raise money for Nena Paine, which helps underprivileged children around the province.

Donations can be made at www.justgiving.com/crowdfund ing/hessia-fernandes.

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Council under fire for dormant museum Credit: Ayuntamiento de Torremolinos

THE building that was supposed to house the main museum in the Plaza Picasso, Torremolinos, remains closed and unfinished.

Opposition par ties have criticised the council’s inability to address the problem, calling it a ‘symbol’ of the administration’s malaise.

More than €7 million of public funds have already been invested in the 4,000 square metre property and yet it has been empty for three years.

It had been one of the most acc l a i m e d p ro j e c t s i n re cen t times, but the council has been unable to find further resources to complete the restoration work.

A ke y stumbling block was the decision of the Culture De p a r t m e n t o f t h e J u n t a d e Andalucia to not include it in its Register of Museums in 2015.

The stalled project costs the council €513,000 each

year in loan repayments and Mayor Jose Or tiz has r uled out the use of the building as a museum, despite not proposing an alternative.

We e d s a n d c o n s t r u c t i o n sites have sprung up around the building , which has become a damaging image for the council.

It is estimated that a further €2 million of investment would be needed to complete the works, excluding the added costs of maintenance, insurance and personnel, something which the council is refusing to sanction in the cur rent climate.

MANACLED MUSEUM: The building lies dormant with a lack of funds.

Mi casa es tu casa AN Italian man has been arrested in Torremolinos for allegedly trying to sell two houses, neither of which he owned.

The real owner had been oblivious to the scheme in which the detainee was preparing to collect €12,000 as a deposit for one of the houses.

An investigation was opened following a complaint by the owner of the properties who eventually became aware that the properties had been advertised without his consent.

The suspect, who was a tenant in one of the homes, managed to convince a real estate agency in Torremolinos to list them and the ruse was close to coming off.

However, the owner realised just in time and a police raid of the detainee’s home also led them to confiscate eight sets of skis, 10 golf clubs, €2,100 and documentation.

The items were stolen from a storage room owned by the landlord and the defendant is now accused of fraud, robbery and false documentation.

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Bremain in Spain comments on Theresa May SUE WILSON, Chair of Bremain in Spain, said about T heresa May “While May publicly acknowledged that the UK cannot obtain everything it wants from any deal, she’s still under the delusion that the EU needs us as much as we need it.

“She stated that we need to face hard facts and that ‘life is going to be different’. It was noticeable that she chose the word ‘different ’ rather than ‘better’, so she is no longer pretending that leaving the EU will be beneficial to the UK. “May listed five tests for Brexit: that it respects the referendum result; is a lasting solution; protects jobs; maintains an outward-looking, tolerant democracy and protects the unity of the United Kingdom.”

Wilson continued: “Brexit itself, or at least May’s hard version of it,

would damage ever y one of her own tests. May’s insistence in respecting the ‘will of the people’ as of June 23, 2016, is no respecter of democracy or the people, if she only considers how they felt at that particular snapshot in time.

“So many voters have reconsidered their feelings about leaving the EU, now that the true facts and ramifications are known. The ‘will of the people’ today is demonstrably different to how it was on referendum day and should not be ignored.”

T he European Commission’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, tweeted: “I welcome Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech. Clarity about the UK leaving single market and customs union, and recognition of trade-offs, will inform European Council guidelines re future

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PRIME MINISTER: Meeting with Guy Verhofstadt at Downing Street. free trade agreement.”

The most scathing attack came from Guy Verhofstadt, who said: “Theresa May needed to move beyond vague aspirations. We can only hope that serious proposals have been put in the post. While I welcome the call for a deep and special par tnership, this cannot be achieved by putting a few extra cherries on the Brexit cake.”

According to Wilson, “May’s red lines are tur ning pinker by the minute - she needs to wake-up and

accept that the EU has r ules in place to protect the integrity of the single market and its members, and that the UK is not a special case.

“When questioned by a German repor ter on whether Brexit was wor th it , May gave her usual fudged non-answer. It is becoming increasingly clear, not least to the British public, that Brexit bears no resemblance to what many thought they were voting towards.

“It seems unlikely that whatever

deal May manages to secure will have the support of parliament, so the chances of a referendum on the final deal are increasingly likely.”

She then concluded her statement “May ’s latest catchphrase, ‘ambitious but practical,’ is just another meaningless sound bite. I have written to Number 10 with my own suggestion on a replacement, when they have run out of ideas. I think in relation to Brexit, ‘pointless and cancelled’ just about covers it.”

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Briton arrested Mayor Muñoz joins Maritime Club for drug dealing

BRACING HIMSELF: The dealer stashed drugs inside a bracelet.

OFFICERS of the National Police have arrested a 46year-old British man in Fuengirola for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking.

The defendant was caught in the act as he was selling drugs across the town’s bars, and police also seized a

bracelet which contained drugs in the lining.

A raid of the detainee’s home revealed 14 grams of cannabis, 50 grams of speed, 48 grams of cocaine, a variety of ecstasy pills and €900 in cash.

An investigation was

launched after police received a tip-off that a British man was dealing in drugs in the night spots of Fuengirola.

During the arrest, police took seven plastic bags of cocaine from the man (three of them inside the wristband), and €45 in cash.

Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella

Credit: National Police

THE Maritime Club of Marbella has today appointed Mayor Angeles Muñoz honourary president, in a ceremony at its local headquarters.

Mayor Muñoz thanked the club for the distinction, commenting that “it is a privilege to be part of this organisation with more than 60 years of history in our city, and of international renown.”

She also highlighted the progress of both the Puerto Deportivo Virgen del Carmen and of maritime activity in general, which has seen a marked increase in the popularity of sailing and water sports.

“Without doubt you are a fundamental part o f o u r c i t y, a n d I a m

WELCOME ABOARD: Mayor Muñoz accepts the accolade

proud to be part of your association,” she said.

“You have a wonder-

ful seafaring vocation and it is great that all corners of society are involved.”

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Deluge defers drought WATER restrictions on the Costa del Sol are not going to be fully enforced in light of the recent rains.

The Junta de Andalucia regional government had issued a Drought Decree with a range of pre-emptive measures to be implemented in April, but these will be scaled back in the circumstances.

Ho w e ve r, a f te r f i ve co n s e c u t i ve years of below average rainfall, Malaga’s water reser ves are still not fully recovered.

Jose Fiscal, councillor for Environment and Planning , has confirmed that the

population of the Costa del Sol will no longer endure a limited water supply in A p r i l a s p l a n n e d , a n d t h at t h e re a re grounds for “moderate optimism.”

He added that the change of polic y w a s “ ve r y i m p o r t a n t b e c a u s e w e ’re talking about an area where the number of to ur ists multiplies from A pr il onwards.”

T he L a Concepcion reser voir in the west of the province has seen its reserves i n c re a s e b y a l m o s t 1 5 h e c to m e t re s , reaching 72 per cent of its capacity (up from pre-storm levels of 50 per cent).

Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena

TREE AMIGOS: The plantation day will help raise environmental awareness.

WATER RELIEF: The rains have provided a much-needed boost to La Concepcion.

Planting the seeds of hope AS part of the campaign ‘a million trees’ which was set up to combat climate change across the Costa del Sol, Benalmadena will be holding a plantation day.

The initiative will take place on Monday and

will consist of the planting of different native species such as cork and hackberry, as well herbs like rosemary and thyme.

One hundred volunteers are expected to participate and Environ-

ment Councillor Joaquin Villazon said “The day will include a talk about the fight against climate change, the evolution of trees, and a walk through the plantation area.”

Everyone is welcome

to attend this free event, and people are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes, and to bring water and food.

Those interest can call the Environment department on 952 579 830 for more information.

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CHOCOLATE PRODUCTION: Councillor Diaz is promoting the play.

School play to be a sweet success STUDENTS of the IES Ramon y Cajal school have adapted Roald Dahl’s famous book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory into a play.

The show will be entitled Late Chocolate and is warmly supported by Fuengirola Council, with performances to schools in the area going ahead this week.

Councillor for Education, Carmen Diaz, announced that the main performance for the

public will take place in the Palace of Peace today at 7.30pm, and the €3 ticket price will go towards the Association of Children’s Oncology (AVOI).

“We encourage all Fuengiroleños to attend the show as they will enjoy a brilliant play while supporting the theatre students, and it is event with an important social purpose,” said Ms Diaz.

Canine park is woof and ready THE construction of the new canine park in Estepona has been completed, and covers 5,000 square metres near to the La Cala beach.

However, the scheduled opening day tomorrow has been cancelled due to the poor weather forecast.

The works had involved clearing the plot of land thoroughly, the installation of a gravel surface and the planting of new trees for shaded areas.

Equipment for dogs in the park include a tube, a seesaw, walkways and a drinking fountain.

Credit: Ayuntamiento de Estepona.

DOG’S LIFE: Pets are sure to revel in the facilities.

The area was chosen for being near to the seafront and the new stretches of coastal corridor, and a new opening date will be announced in the coming days.

Liberal libraries THE public libraries of Marbella will offer special sections on ‘Equality and Feminism’ from last Monday to next Friday, as part of the council’s Centres of Interest initiative.

There will be a selection of books and themes available to recognise International Women’s Day which took place yesterday.

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Confidence eroding in Las Chapas beach AFTER the recent storm, Marbella Council will study measures to stop erosion on the beaches of Las Chapas.

The clearing in the skies has allowed beach technicians to establish that the Las Chapas stretch of coast was the worst hit by the rains and the strong waves.

A ‘stabilisation project’ has been proposed by the council, with a range of reports to be commissioned on how to prevent surface erosion.

Plans to protect the beaches and dunes of Marbella against the threat of climate change are part of a wider move to learn more about coastal dynamics.

Izquierda Unida Councillor, Miguel Di-

Credit: Twitter @reque_arturo

by Tom Ford

WASHING AWAY: Las Chapas beach has been hit hard by the recent storm. az, said that “the effects of the storms are perfect for the summer. have come to stay and as a result we “We must also prevent and alleviate should take measures to repair and clean the impact of these storms, to deal decithe beaches for Holy Week, so that they sively with this problem.”

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Tapping up the tapas A TOTAL of 29 restaurants will participate in the 2018 Ruta de las Tapas, which will take place in Estepona from Friday to Sunday.

It is proof that local producers are increasingly keen to celebrate in and share their culinary prowess at reduced prices.

The public will be able to participate in a vote for the best tapas, and there will be a raffle with more than 100 prizes.

Yes we have Cañadas MIJAS COUNCIL is continuing to support improvements to the town’s education infrastructure.

Councillor for Education, Hipolito Zapico, visited the Las Cañadas school to assess the latest developments in maintenance and improvement works.

“Managing and maintaining centres like this is essential for our schoolchildren to enjoy a perfectly designed and protected space,” he said.

Among the works highlighted for Las Cañadas include the replacement of tiles and also the roof.

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WATCH OUT: Puerto Banus was the scene of one of the robberies.

Three arrested for watch thefts A MAN and two women aged between 22 and 30, of Romanian nationality, have been arrested in Marbella for stealing luxury watches valued at a total of €44,000.

National Police have revealed that investigations indicate there were four robberies in Marbella and one each in Torremolinos and Malaga City.

The technique of the crimes is known as ‘affectionate’ theft, where the robbers pretend to know the victims or ask them for a favour in a friendly way, to get close to them before pick pocketing jewellery.

They may also pretend to be gathering signatures and donations for a charity, or even offer sexual favours.

Officers intercepted a car in which two of the thieves were making a getaway from Puerto Banus, while a third was apprehended in a shopping district of Marbella.

Three mobile phones have been confiscated, along with clothing and documents, and the case has been referred to the courts.

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Children trained to be upstanding citizens MORE than 600 fiveyear-old children from 11 schools in Torremolinos will receive training from Local Police about citizenship and security.

The programme was launched last year and involves a series of talks in which the students can learn basic standards of safety, respect for others, and citizenship.

They then perform a small test that gives them a symbolic qualification as assistants of the police.

The campaign started this week in Benyamina School and will continue until June, including the schools of Pinillo, Albaida, La Paz, San Miguel, Miramar, and El Rincon.

Part of the training covers cycling on public roads ie safety equipment, signs, and authorised/prohibited areas to travel.

There is also guidance on fastening belts in cars, the danger of using a mobile phone while driving, and collecting the excrement from pets.

Come on to Carmona ESTEPONA’s councill o r f o r t h e E l d e r l y, Francisco Jose Martin, has announced that there will be a trip to Carmona on March 23.

The price for the day will be â‚Ź42.50 which includes breakfast, lunch, tour guides and insurance. To register, pensioners need to go to the department of Senior Citizens on Calle Blanca Paloma.

Carmona is located in a beautiful part of the countryside and is well known for its historical interest too.

It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Andalucia and those on the trip will be able to visit the Church of Santa Maria, the Alcazaba Puerta de Sevilla, the Archaeological Museum and the Roman Necropolis.

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Prison for predator A 54-YEAR-OLD man has been sentenced by the Provincial Court of Malaga for sexually assaulting a boy, aged six.

The child was walking with his parents, brother, and two cousins in Fuengirola at the time of the incident.

Taking advantage of the fact that the children were slightly ahead of the rest of the family, the defendant kissed the boy and licked him on the face before the father intervened.

He has admitted guilt for the incident and

claimed he was drunk at the time, losing control of himself.

The defendant has been sentenced to one year in prison and has been banned from coming within 500 metres of the child for two years.

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An enterprising move to support business AN agreement has been signed between Benalmadena Council and the Junta de Andalucia regional government to promote entrepreneurial talent.

The authorities will carry out joint actions to contribute to the economic development of the area through the consolidation of its business network.

Mayor of Benalmadena, Victor Navas, said: “I am delighted that the Junta is getting involved in managing our innovative enterprises, which will mean more exposure and greater technical and human resources.

“There are many tools that we can employ to facilitate the creativity of our entrepreneurs, enabling them to be competitive in the global market.”

Provincial Director of Andalucia, Gabriel Clavijo, responded that the deal would “empower new enterprises to

Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena

DOING BUSINESS: The council and the Junta are joining forces to help entrepreneurs. develop their activities, with the permanent support of specialised technical staff, with innovation, modernisation and cooperation.”

The plans will see local businesses get help with strategy, business plans, financial analy-

sis, administrative support and business management.

Last year in Benalmadena there were 173 registered entrepreneurs who created 160 companies, generated 180 jobs and mobilised investment of over €1 million.

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Running for Congress THE management of Congress Palace in Torremolinos is in negotiations to outsource it in the coming months.

Turespaña, the Tourism Institute of Spain and owner of the building, and the council are in talks about a possible public-private agreement to run the historic property.

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Both Turespaña and the council have highlighted their inability to provide the investment required for the renovation and modernisation of the palace’s facilities.

It was this situation that led officials from both organisations to work together to find a sustainable way forward and bring the building into the 21st century.

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Gill Reynolds In the UK most people don’t care who their friends vote for, but here a certain party treat you like an enemy if you don’t vote for them. I have had tyres slashed, eggs thrown at the house and condoms put in the letter box with the oppositions name printed on them.

Yes I do know who did these things and think it is so childish, this is because my ex was involved in politics.

for the next five-year extension, but plans are being made for a shorter two-year transition deal to make the necessary arrangements to outsource the management.

Investment and business plans are set to be drawn up and will form part of the bidding process.

Turespaña is expected to continue to be listed as the owner of the site, while the council would be part of a commission tasked with ensuring that the winning bidder meets its obligations.

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MARCHING ONWARDS: The events helps raise awareness for Alzheimer’s.

Town steps in to help charity FUE NGIROL A’s annual March of Solidarity for the Association of Relatives of People with Alzheimer ’s disease (A FA) will take place in the Reser va del Higueron district.

The event, the sixth of its kind in the town, is to be held on March 18 and is open to all a ges and abilities.

Sports Councillor Pedro Cuevas is supporting the race and said: “ S p o r t c a n b e a g re at

generator of solidarity and people who participate in it often have an opportunity to engage with different charities. “ The council fully supports sporting activities organised in our town and if they have a charitable agenda, so much the better.”

Jose Julio Revillas, Director of Salliver School, was keen to encourage “all families in Fuengirola, Benalmadena and Mijas to

get involved as it is a family activity that does not require great physical exer tion and in which all ages are welcome.”

T he s t a r t t ime will be 10am and there are several racing routes depending on the categor y, ranging b e t w e e n t wo , fo u r a n d eight kilometres.

Registration is €5 and can be made at the Salliver school or at the Reser va del Higueron resort’s reception desk.

Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella

SPRINGWATCH: The programme is an opportunity to celebrate Marbella’s greenery.

City springs into action MARBELLA Council’s spring programme ‘Outings to Nature’ has organised 16 excursions between March and June, with the aim of showing off the city’s natural heritage.

Environment Councillor Manuel Cardeña has announced the plans, which will see collaboration with local groups and the provincial council

of Malaga through the Network of Paths.

“It is a varied programme that has been in high demand. There are 50 places available for each activity so people should register as soon as possib le.”

The cost of the expeditions ranges from free to €15. For information visit www.marbella.es/medioambiente.

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IS there such a thing? Very doubtful, just a stubborn refusal to accept the age they are and the limitations that may go with it. So how many ages of man are there; let us see.

First of all there is boyhood, which covers the period of our school days when we are too busy to think of anything else, except perhaps, a growing awareness that there are other people about, called girls.

Then comes your first job, and you aresometimes referred to as ‘boy’. This period can last until you are now called a ‘young man’, you are ‘going out’ and maybe contemplating marriage and children.

A few years pass and one day you notice the receding hairline, or, perhaps that bald patch on the back of your head. This period finishes when you have exhausted all available remedies (none of which work) to restore your hair. This is young ‘middle age’, which gradually passes into ‘middle age’.

You stay there a long time, putting off as long as possible the morphing of late ‘middle age’ into the next category when you realise that you are 'getting on a bit’, but, chose to ignore the fact that you can’t work all day in the garden without some protest from your back muscles. Also, if there are Grandchildren by now, a whole day having them dumped on you is very exhausting.

Visits to the ‘local’ are becoming more fre-

The male menopause quent and necessary at the end of the day.

Early ‘old age’ is now setting in, but you still haven’t accepted the fact that you are unable to do what you easily did 20, or even 10 years before.

You are now an ‘elderly man’ and how long that lasts depends on how well you have looked after yourself, your figure, your diet, your whole way of life; you may be looked upon as a ‘spritely’ old man.

Then, one day, something happens that changes everything and you realise that you are now an ‘old man’ and have to accept all the limitations, frustrations and problems that, in most cases men never even contemplate during their life.

It happened to me (85 next birthday) one very windy day at the end of November last year. I was hurrying back to my new apartment on the beach when I realised that the wind was blowing me faster than I could walk, and I looked for something to hold onto.

I made a mad grab for the railings in front of me and missed by a couple of inches. The wind picked me up, bounced me off the railings and slammed me hard down on my back.

The pain in my spine and hips was paralysing, and for a few seconds I really thought that I could be a paraplegic and never walk again. Thankfully, (late February,) I am slowly recovering from a fractured vertebra, but now I’m much more aware and sympathetic towards people I see in wheelchairs and of how lucky I am to be able to regain most of my independence.

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by Peter F. Purvey

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THE SEVEN AGES OF MAN: Sculpture in London.

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by Michael Walsh

keyboardcosmetics@gmail.com MY jet-setting son suggested that he would welcome the onset of pilotless flying.

Recoiling in horror, I heatedly replied that nothing would get me to board a computer-managed airliner.

In fact, many air disasters result not from mechanical but from pilot error. It is possible to provide multi-backed up computer systems that virtually eliminate inflight failure. Alas, unlike computers, humans are much more likely to get it wrong.

The real risk when travelling is our drive to and from the airport. Car and airliner accidents are rarely caused by mechanical failure, but invariably by driver failure.

Initial investigations into the February 11 AN-148 air crash near Moscow reveal pilot error. The crash cost the lives of 71 people. It occurred because the pilots overlooked activating the instruments pre-heating procedure.

This oversight led to confused speed displays, making a crash inevitable. Computers don’t forget such details.

A little research into pilot error air disasters reveals an encyclopaedic list of catastrophes caused directly, or indirectly by

Error terror of air travel pilots making one or more mistakes.

Of 275 pages detailing air accidents 200 pages listed those that had occurred as a consequence of pilot error.

I fail as a number cruncher, but even I can figure out that four out of five air crashes are caused by stupid pilots. At this point I have decided not to board an airliner if beforehand I see pilots boarding their aircraft.

This takes us back to the original question, would I be willing to board a pilotless airliner. There is no longer a need for the

cockpit. Now known as the flight deck it is similar to a superliner’s spare funnel and just for show.

Having already experienced the horror of my flight running blindly into air turbulence, I recall the terror of fellow passengers. A lesson in human behaviour; the women shrieked and the children cried. The men, square jawed, gripped their seat’s armrest and closed their eyes in fervent prayer.

As we later alighted most of us effusively thanked the pilots for getting us safely to our destinations. What we didn’t realise

MILITARY AIRCRAFT: Are currently pilotless.

was that as we did so the pilots whispered their thanks to the aircraft’s computers.

I am still in a quandary and still haven’t answered my own question. ‘Michael, would you board a pilotless aircraft’. Sorry, the jury is still out on this one.

Having said that, it is true that you can’t fix stupid as my wife and I have just decided to tour Europe, by car.

I have tried the car’s automatic pilot but to be honest, her chattering, interference and misguided advice tends to make driver error much more likely.

Mike Walsh’s opinions are his own and do not necessarily represent the views of the publishers advertisers or sponsors.

500 people demand equality in San Roque Photo Credit: Ayuntamiento de San Roque

VIOLET BOWS: Were handed out.

DEMONSTRATING: For equality on International Women’s Day.

AN estimated 500 people demonstrated in the Plaza de las Constituciones in San Roque demanding equality of pay between women and men yesterday, International Women’s Day. The event was led by female councillors and union

representatives who made sure that Mayor Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix and his male colleagues kept in the background whilst they went on strike for two hours.

The protest began in front of the town hall, but due to rain, it was transferred to a

large marquee and then on to the Alameda Alfonso XI. The march was accompanied by a chant which stated ‘Without us, the world stops’ and this slogan was repeated on banners held by members of the demonstration.

Early in the morning,

members of the Association of Women Camp (Mudeca) distributed violet bows at the door of the Santa Rita School and at the local old people’s home several elderly women read manifestos demanding equality between men and women.

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Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

I HOPE you enjoyed reading the little text I wrote for you last week. I imagine that you will have been more interested in the actual content of the text rather than all the fiddly points of grammar, which of course is as it should be.

However, if you had paid a little attention to the grammar as well, you may have noticed that I kept almost exclusively to the ‘recent past’ tense to talk about my experiences over the past year, for example: Este año he trabajado mucho.

This year I have worked a lot.

Una de mis hijas ha viajado a Sudamérica.

One of my daughters has travelled to South America.

Mi madre ha venido España.

My mother has come to Spain.

Mi gata ha tenido un año muy normal.

My cat has had a very normal year.

Este año no he visitado Gales.

This year I haven’t visited Wales.

These are fine as general statements which do not go into detail, but in real conversation it

Going into detail about recent events would be normal to elaborate more in each event, in which case we would almost certainly have to start using other past tenses.

For example, I might start by saying something like: “I have been to the street market this week” as a kind of opening gambit, but if I needed to elaborate I would go on to say “I went to the San Pedro street market on Monday and I bought some oranges.”

(I know, my conversations are riveting). I am switching from the ‘recent past’ tense (I have been to the market) to the ‘finished past’ tense (I went … I bought).

In most Spanish courses you will find that this ‘finished’ past tense (often called the past simple, preterite or past historic tense) is not taught until quite a long way into a course.

The reason is because is it one of the more difficult tenses to teach and learn with quite a lot of verb ending changes and a good dose of irregular forms. Therefore it is usual to get people confident using more straightforward and less complex tenses first.

However, I think it is a good idea to learn just a few words in the ‘finished past’ tense so

that we can at least say a few basic things about our actions. It doesn’t mean that we are necessarily ready to bite off and chew the whole tense, but one or two basic words would be useful.

So, let’s start with ‘I went’ and ‘I bought’.

They are ‘I went’ - FUI, and ‘I bought’ - COMPRÉ. If you are unsure how to pronounce these, for FUI I would concentrate on the ‘i’ sound, making it fairly emphasized and close to the ‘ee’ sound in the English word ‘free’.

In the case of COMPRÉ, notice there is an accent over the final ‘e’, making that the stronger sound. The ‘e’ in Spanish is pronounced like the English ‘e’ in ‘egg’. Now I can

say “He ido al mercadillo esta semana” (I have been to the street market this week - ‘ido’ is the past participle of ‘ir’, to go). Then I can go on to say “Fui al mercadillo de San Pedro el lunes y compré naranjas” (I went to San Pedro street market on Monday and I bought oranges).

Another useful ‘finished past’ word is I saw, which is VI. Now we’re really flying, here’s our extended bit of conversation.

“He ido al mercadillo esta semana. Fui al mercadillo de San Pedro el lunes y compré naranjas. Vi a mi amiga Mary y tomamos un café”.

“I have been to the street market this week. I went to San Pedro street market on Monday and bought some oranges. I saw my friend Mary and we had a cup of coffee”.

Finally, if you prefer to talk about ‘we’ rather than ‘I’, you can say “Hemos ido al mercadillo esta semana. FUIMOS al mercadillo del San Pedro el lunes y COMRAMOS naranjas. VIMOS a nuestra amiga Mary y TOMAMOS un café”.

You will have noticed something else now, that the ‘we’ forms of ‘ar’ verbs are the same in the present and the past!

One less thing to learn!

FRIDAY 12:00pm Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Shakespeare and Hathaway 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Coast and Country Auctions 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm MasterChef 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Room 101 10:00pm Requiem 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News

8:15am Wanted Down Under Revisited 9:00am Back in Time for Tea 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Perfection 2:45pm Plan it, Build it 3:15pm Yes Chef 4:00pm A Place to Call Home 4:50pm A Place to Call Home 5:40pm More Creatures Great and Small 6:10pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys Goes to Ireland 8:00pm Saving Lives at Sea 9:00pm Mastermind 9:30pm Gardeners' World 10:00pm Putin: The New Tsar 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm James Martin's American Adventure 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Love Your Garden 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Lethal Weapon 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm Piers Morgan's Life Stories

10:30am Melissa and Joey 11:00am How I Met Your Mother 11:30am How I Met Your Mother 12:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 12:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1:00pm The Goldbergs 1:30pm The Goldbergs 2:00pm The Big Bang Theory 2:30pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm Melissa and Joey 3:30pm Melissa and Joey 4:00pm Baby Daddy 4:30pm Baby Daddy 5:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 6:00pm The Goldbergs 6:30pm The Goldbergs 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm My Hotter Half 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Identity Thief

9:20am Digby Dragon 9:35am Rusty Rivets 9:55am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:05am Mofy 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm The Perfect Roommate 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Gadget Show 9:00pm The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard 10:00pm Jane Mcdonald and Friends 11:00pm Will and Grace

7:00am

Monster Family: Special 7:30am Monster Family 9:20am Norman 11:25am Two Down 1:05pm Snatched Fish-out-of-water comedy starring Goldie Hawn and Trainwreck's Amy Schumer as a hapless motherdaughter duo kidnapped while holidaying in Ecuador.

2:45pm Monster Family 4:35pm Wonder Woman 7:00pm Baby Driver 9:00pm Snatched 10:45pm Wonder Woman 1:10am Baby Driver 3:10am Two Down 4:45am In This Corner of the World

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8:10am The Pets Factor 8:30am Dengineers 9:00am Absolute Genius: Monster Builds 9:30am Beyond Bionic 10:00am Robot Wars 11:00am Gorilla Family and Me 12:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:00pm Cats v Dogs: Which is Best?

2:00pm The Caine Mutiny 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Me and My Dog 5:30pm Final Score 6:30pm Flog It! 7:00pm Hugh's Wild West 8:00pm Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby 9:00pm David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities 9:30pm Dad's Army

7:00am CITV 10:25am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:20pm Dancing on Ice 2:15pm ITV News and Weather 2:25pm Six Nations Live 5:30pm Paul O'grady: For the Love of Dogs 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News and Weather 7:15pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm You've Been Framed!

8:00pm Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway 9:30pm The Voice UK 10:50pm Piers Morgan's Life Stories 11:40pm ITV News and Weather 12:05am 2 Fast 2 Furious

9:40am 10:10am 10:40am 11:10am 11:40am 12:05pm 1:40pm

The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Young Sheldon Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine Stuart Little 2 Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer Extreme Cake Makers The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Captain America: The First Avenger Salt Gogglebox

10:50am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:25am The Gadget Show 12:15pm Police Interceptors 1:15pm Police Interceptors 2:15pm Police Interceptors 3:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

4:10pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

5:05pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

6:00pm The Secret Life of Kittens 7:00pm Cruising with Jane McDonald 8:00pm Brunel's Britain: Master of Bridges 9:00pm Brunel's Britain: King of the Sea 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Football on 5 11:00pm Football on 5 11:30pm Jane Mcdonald and Friends

7:00am 9:10am 11:00am 12:45pm 3:15pm

Norman Monster Family Snatched Wonder Woman City of Tiny Lights London-set crime thriller about a harddrinking private detective searching for a missing sex worker.

Baby Driver Snatched Wonder Woman City of Tiny Lights Baby Driver The Levelling Two Down

9:30am Football's Greatest Teams 10:00am EFL Greatest Games 10:15am EFL Greatest Games 10:30am SPFL Matters 11:00am Soccer A.M. 12:30pm SPFL Matters 12:55pm Football 3:00pm Gillette Soccer Saturday 4:15pm Gillette Soccer Saturday 6:15pm Football 8:40pm Football 10:45pm EFL Goals: Championship 11:15pm La Liga Highlights: Real Madrid 11:30pm La Liga Icons 11:45pm La Liga Icons 12:00am Football 2:10am EFL Goals: Championship 2:40am La Liga Greatest Games

8:15am 9:05am 9:35am 10:30am

7:00am 10:25am 10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:20pm

9:25am 9:55am 10:25am 10:50am 11:20am

The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine Young Sheldon The Big Bang Theory I, Robot Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

11:05am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:40am Football on 5 The Championship.

12:30pm Football on 5 Goal Rush.

1:00pm Britain's Greatest Bridges 1:15pm Police Interceptors 2:15pm Police Interceptors 3:15pm Open Season 2 4:45pm Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 6:25pm Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 8:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

9:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Olympus Has Fallen 12:15am Rise of the Krays

7:00am 9:15am 11:05am 12:50pm 3:20pm 5:25pm 7:25pm

Norman Monster Family Snatched Wonder Woman Baby Driver City of Tiny Lights Snatched Fish-out-of-water comedy about a hapless motherdaughter duo kidnapped while holidaying in Ecuador.

Wonder Woman Info not available Baby Driver City of Tiny Lights The Levelling

9:00am La Liga Highlights: Real Madrid 9:15am La Liga Highlights: Barcelona 9:30am EFL Goals: Championship 10:00am EFL Goals: League One and League Two 10:30am Sunday Supplement 12:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 12:15pm Football 3:15pm Football 6:00pm La Liga Highlights: Barcelona 6:15pm La Liga Greatest Games 6:25pm Football 8:30pm La Liga Greatest Games 8:40pm Football 10:45pm La Liga Highlights: Barcelona 11:00pm EFL Goals: Championship

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

SPFL Greatest Games Celtic's Invincibles La Liga Show EFL Matters SPFL Greatest Games La Liga Show EFL Matters SPFL Greatest La Liga Show EFL Matters Celtics Invincibles SPFL Greatest Games La Liga Preview SPFL Matters EFL Matters SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games Football The Debate - Live La Liga Icons La Liga Icons

SATURDAY 7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Classic Mary Berry 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm MasterChef 3:15pm MasterChef 4:15pm Coast and Country Auctions 5:00pm Six Nations Rugby Union 8:00pm BBC News 8:10pm Regional News 8:15pm Weather 8:20pm Pointless 9:10pm Casualty 10:00pm Troy: Fall of a City 11:00pm BBC News 11:15pm Weather 11:20pm Match of the Day 12:45am A Few Best Men 2:15am Weather for the Week Ahead

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The Instant Gardener Gardeners' World Countryfile Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge Lorraine Pascale: How to be a Better Cook MOTD2 Extra The Ladykillers: Pest Detectives Money for Nothing Laura Back in Time for Tea World's Most Extraordinary Homes Deep Impact Top Gear Life and Death Row The Mash Report Top Gear Extra Gear

1:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 5:45pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm

CITV ITV News Love Your Garden Peston on Sunday The Voice UK ITV News and Weather Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Britain's Brightest Family Catchphrase Tipping Point ITV News and Weather Local News and Weather The Chase Dancing on Ice Endeavour ITV News and Weather

1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:55pm 10:00pm

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MONDAY 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Holding Back the Years 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Escape to the Country 3:45pm Commonwealth Observance Day 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Classic Mary Berry 10:00pm MasterChef

7:30am Coast and Country Auctions 8:15am Wanted Down Under Revisited 9:00am Hugh's Wild West 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 12:30pm The Week in Parliament 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Women's Six Nations Highlights 2:30pm Yes Chef 3:15pm Your Home in Their Hands 4:15pm Planet Earth I 5:15pm Into the Wild with Gordon Buchanan 6:15pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm The Repair Shop 8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Only Connect 9:30pm University Challenge 10:00pm Being Blacker

9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm The Kyle Files 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Marcella 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm Rachel Nickell: The Untold Story 12:50am The Kyle Files 1:15am 100 Years Younger in 21 Days 2:05am Jackpot247

9:00am Baby Daddy 10:00am Melissa and Joey 11:00am How I Met Your Mother 12:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 12:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1:00pm The Goldbergs 1:30pm The Goldbergs 2:00pm The Big Bang Theory 2:30pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm How I Met Your Mother 3:30pm How I Met Your Mother 4:00pm New Girl 5:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 6:00pm The Goldbergs 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm My Hotter Half 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm Young Sheldon 10:00pm Made in Chelsea 11:00pm Five Star Hotel

7:00am Milkshake!

10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm The Gadget Show 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:20pm NCIS 4:20pm Deadly Daycare 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Anglo Welsh Cup Highlights 9:00pm Extreme Winter Road Rescue 10:00pm Terror in the Air: Flights Out of Control 11:00pm Police 24/7 12:00am The X Files 12:55am Traffic Cops 1:55am Britain's Greatest Bridges

7:00am 8:45am

Two Down Top Ten Show, the 2018 9:00am Wheeler 10:45am Wonder Woman 1:10pm Snatched 2:55pm City of Tiny Lights London-set crime thriller about a hard-drinking private detective searching for a missing sex worker.

5:00pm Baby Driver 7:10pm Wheeler Faux documentary blurring the line between reality and fiction as Stephen Dorff plays charismatic country singer Wheeler Bryson, out to make it big in Nashville.

9:00pm Wonder Woman 11:25pm Snatched

8:30am Football Countdowns 9:00am Football's Greatest 9:30am Football's Greatest Teams 10:00am La Liga Highlights: Real Madrid 10:15am La Liga Highlights: Barcelona 10:30am La Liga Greatest Games 10:45am La Liga Greatest Games 11:00am Football 5:15pm La Liga Greatest Games 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm Football Years 7:30pm Football Countdowns 8:00pm Soccer A.M. 8:30pm La Liga Icons: Falcao 8:45pm La Liga Greatest Games 8:55pm Football 11:00pm SPFL Round Up 2017/18

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7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:00pm Cheltenham Festival ITV Racing.

5:30pm Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 9:00pm What Would Your Kid Do? 10:00pm 100 Years Younger in 21 Days 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm The Cruise: Voyage to Alaska

9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am

10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:20pm NCIS Naval Killer.

4:20pm Missing Daughter 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm World Rally 9:00pm Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh 10:00pm Wild Britain with Ray Mears 11:00pm The Crown in Crisis: Elizabeth-Our Queen

7:00am 8:40am 10:45am 12:45pm 3:20pm 5:15pm 7:00pm

1:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:30pm Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 2:00pm MLS Round Up Show 2:30pm La Liga Icons 3:00pm Eredivisie 4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 5:00pm Scottish Cup Greatest Games 5:30pm La Liga Greatest Games 6:00pm MLS Round Up Show 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm SPFL Round Up 2017/18 7:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 7:30pm Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 8:00pm MLS Round Up Show 8:30pm Football Years

TUESDAY 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm A Place to Call Home 4:10pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Coast and Country Auctions 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Shetland

The Sheriffs are Coming 9:00am Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm The Super League Show 2:45pm Yes Chef 3:30pm Your Home in Their Hands 4:30pm Planet Earth I 5:30pm Into the Wild with Gordon Buchanan 6:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm The Repair Shop 8:00pm Saving Lives at Sea 9:00pm Back in Time for Tea 10:00pm Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

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

Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory

9:00pm 11:25pm 1:20am 3:00am 4:40am

The Levelling City of Tiny Lights Custody Wonder Woman Wheeler Snatched Custody Courtroom drama focusing on three women brought together when a hard-working single mother has her children taken away from her.

Wonder Woman City of Tiny Lights Snatched Info not available Two Down

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WEDNESDAY 4:45pm 5:30pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:40pm 11:45pm

Coast and Country Auctions Flog It! Pointless BBC News Regional News The One Show Panorama DIY SOS the Big Build Saving the British Bulldog BBC News Regional News Weather A Question of Sport

5:15pm

Into the Wild with Gordon Buchanan 6:15pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm The Repair Shop 8:00pm Saving Lives at Sea 9:00pm World's Most Extraordinary Homes 10:00pm The Assassination of Gianni Versace American Crime Story 10:50pm Live at the Apollo 11:30pm Newsnight

6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:45pm 12:45am 1:40am 4:00am

The Chase Local News and Weather ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Britain's Brightest Family Coronation Street Benidorm ITV News at Ten and Weather UEFA Champions League Highlights Play to the Whistle Jackpot247 Tenable

3:00pm

How I Met Your Mother 4:00pm New Girl 4:30pm New Girl 5:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 6:00pm The Goldbergs 6:30pm The Goldbergs 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm My Hotter Half 9:00pm The Goldbergs 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 11:00pm Five Star Hotel 12:05am The Big Bang Theory

3:15pm

NCIS Naval Killer.

4:15pm Framed for Murder 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Extreme Winter Road Rescue 9:00pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 10:00pm Violent Child, Desperate Parents 11:00pm When Talent Shows Go Horribly Wrong 2:00am Super Casino 4:10am Cowboy Builders

6:30am

ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Undercover: Rough Sleeper - Tonight Emmerdale The Cruise: Voyage to Alaska Four Days That Shook Britain ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London The Late Debate UEFA Europa League Highlights

3:00pm How I Met Your Mother 4:00pm New Girl 5:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 6:00pm The Goldbergs 6:30pm The Goldbergs 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm My Hotter Half 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm Young Sheldon 10:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 10:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 11:00pm Five Star Hotel

4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

7:00am Black Panther: Special 7:30am City of Tiny Lights 9:30am Custody 11:25am Snatched 1:10pm Wonder Woman 3:35pm Numb 5:20pm Wheeler 7:15pm Snatched 9:00pm Wonder Woman 11:25pm Numb 1:00am City of Tiny Lights 2:55am Cult of Chucky 4:45am Scribe

7:00am 8:30am 10:25am 12:10pm 2:35pm 4:10pm 6:00pm 8:00pm 10:25pm 12:00am 1:35am 3:10am 5:05am

Monster Family: Special The Levelling City of Tiny Lights Wheeler Wonder Woman Snatched Custody City of Tiny Lights Wonder Woman Snatched Scribe Info Not Available Custody Wheeler

5:00pm

Scottish Cup Greatest Games 5:30pm La Liga Greatest Games 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm Revista de la Liga 7:30pm La Liga World 8:00pm Football Years 8:30pm Football Years 9:00pm Revista de la Liga 9:30pm La Liga World 10:00pm League Cup Final Highlights 11:00pm Eredivisie 12:00am La Liga Icons

THURSDAY 4:45pm 5:30pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:45pm

Coast and Country Auctions Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show EastEnders MasterChef Not Going Out Still Game BBC News at Ten BBC London News Question Time

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

Into the Wild with Gordon Buchanan Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads The Repair Shop Saving Lives at Sea Great Continental Railway Journeys Civilisations Match of the Day Newsnight Top Gear MasterChef Nigel Slater's Middle East: Iran

7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:30pm 12:00am 12:15am 12:45am

Fatal Defense 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Secret Life of Kittens 9:00pm Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 10:00pm Do the Right Thing with Eamonn and Ruth 11:00pm Hunted and Confronted: Cowboys, Crooks and Chancers

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by Barry Duke

A WHILE back I wrote about 1881, a significant year in which the Fray Bentos meat company was formed and the atheist magazine for which I work - The Freethinker - was launched.

Well 1881, I’ve just learned, also marked the first meeting of New York’s Thirteen Club.

I made the discovery after a friend recently expressed dismay that the tower block in which I live has a 13th floor. “Oh my ears and whiskers,” said Geoff, “Don’t the Spanish know how unlucky that number is?

His query immediately prompted some research, and I discovered that the Spanish do have a thing about floor levels; they eschew 17th floors because, according to the Elevatorpedia website, 17 is regarded as ‘the number of disgrace’ in Latin cultures.

I rushed off to check our lifts, and sure enough 17 was omitted. In the eight years of my living here this was the first time I’d clocked the omission.

Elevatorpedia also lists other ‘unlucky’ floor numbers. In Chinese culture, for example, fourth floors are omitted.

I then found a 2015 BBC item that reported the establishment of the Thirteen Club, formed, appropriately, on September 13, 1881. It was ‘a gathering of jolly gents determined to defy all superstitions’.

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Please bring back the Thirteen Club BBC’s Trevor Timpson wrote: “They met on the 13th of the month, sat 13 to a table, broke mirrors, spilled salt with exuberance and walked in to dinner under crossed ladders.”

It was founded by Captain William Fowler and in April 1882 it adopted a resolution deploring the fact that Friday the 13th had ‘for many centuries past, been considered an unlucky day ... on unreasonable grounds.’

At the December 13, 1886 meeting of the club, a member - one of my favourite early American atheists, lawyer Robert Green Ingersoll - declared: “We have had enough mediocrity, enough policy, enough superstition, enough prejudice, enough provincialism, and the time has come for the American citizen to say: ‘Hereafter I will be represented by men who are worthy, not only of the great Republic, but of the 19th century’.”

Earlier, in 1879, Ingersoll said - in words that resonate strongly today, especially in Trump’s America - “It will probably not be long until the churches will divide as sharply upon political, as upon theological questions; and when that day comes, if there are not liberals enough to hold the balance of power, this government will be destroyed. The liberty of man is not safe in the hands of any church.

Wherever the Bible and sword are in partnership, man is a slave.”

MISSING: No 17th floor in this building.

The horror Geoff expressed over our 13th floor reminded me of another example of superstition - an exceptionally bizarre one.

Some years back a Greek neighbour in London asked whether I knew how to get rid of an owl that had taken up residence in a tree in her back garden.

She explained that her mother-in-law, on a short break from her home in Athens, had become aware of the bird, took it as a sign of bad luck, and was flatly refusing to travel back home.

“It’s driving me nuts," she groused. “The superstitious old bat won’t budge from our house until the owl leaves.”

“Well,” I replied, “it’s a protected species, so you can’t harm it, but I’m told if you shine a red light in its direction it may find itself a new location.”

As if it sensed plans were being hatched to scare it off, the bird suddenly vanished, and the old lady was hurriedly bundled into a taxi and sent to Heathrow, a fortnight later than planned!

There are a large number of cultures that associate owls with bad luck. The Owl Pages website informs us that superstitious Malayans believe that they ‘eat new-born babies’, that in Ireland ‘an owl that enters the house must be killed at once, for if it flies away it will take the luck of the house with it’ and that some in Poland believe married women turn into owls when they die. Single females become doves.

My fervent wish is that a modern-day Captain Fowler will re-establish the Thirteen Club, and set up chapters across this superstitionplagued planet on which we live.

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RTN Life

A department that cares for its foreign residents ANETTE SKOU moved to Spain from her native Denmark when she was only a teenager.

Given her empathetic nature and desire to help others, it is no surprise that she would eventually set up the first Foreign Residents Department in Mijas in 1985, as part of Mijas Council.

Since then, many other councils in Malaga Province have followed suit by establishing dedicated departments for the same purpose.

The free and confidential service that Anette still runs in Mijas, provides a range of information and assistance in English, German, French and Scandinavian languages.

Those who struggle to cope with administrative processes around healthcare, consumer issues, and taxation among other issues, find the help invaluable.

We asked Anette some questions about her work and she was gracious enough to answer: The Mijas Foreigners Department was set up in 1985. What was the vision back then?

The constant increase in the amount of foreigners coming to Mijas to live was the

ANETTE SKOU: Offering essential free advice to foreigners. reason why the mayor of Mijas, Antonio Maldonado, took the decision to employ an interpreter (me) at the town hall back in 1985.

None of the staff in the building then spoke anything but Spanish and we soon realised that it was not only a matter of translating that was the problem.

Keep fit and help a stray DESPITE the fact that the Triple A charity is even now unable to prove in court its innocence following what it contests are unfounded allegations, it still saves the lives of abandoned dogs.

It struggles to raise funds from different sources but one annual event which is always successful is the dog walk on the Paseo Maritimo.

The countdown is on for its sixth annual walk which starts at 11.30am (with registration from an hour earlier) next Sunday from the Manuka restaurant in Plaza del Mar, Marbella and if you haven’t got your own dog, then Triple A will be delighted to lend you one!

There is a €10 donation and in return you will not only know that you are helping to prolong the lives of up to 500 cats, dogs and a family of pigs but you will receive a drink, some cake and a ‘goody bag’ with a t-shirt and a scarf for your dog.

Humans and dogs are welcome, but don’t forget to bring a plastic bag with you ‘just in case’ and if you need to borrow a dog then you must reserve it in advance by contacting Triple A by emailing them on events@tripleamarbella.org or calling 622 910 214.

Photo Credit: Irina Baturina Shutterstock

CUTE: Who can resist a dog like this?

The foreigners had a real lack of information in general of how Spanish administration functions.

At that time it was very difficult for them to obtain information in English or any other language, and the Mijas Foreigners Department started up as a daily, free information and advice service.

We even had long lines of foreigners every day from other municipalities asking for advice and help.

How has the Mijas Foreigners Department expanded and adapted to meet the needs of foreign residents and tourists?

Over the years the profile of foreigners has changed and there are many more young people. Whole families have moved to Mijas, so the Mijas Foreigners Department now offers advice on how to get children registered to start school, how to start up a business etc.

Apart from the daily, free information and advice service, we organise many activities and events during the year.

These often involve informative talks in English on different issues and if there is any change in the laws or regulations that will affect our foreign population, we will get experts to come in and explain the situation.

This can cover residential certificates, getting NIE numbers, inheritance tax, social security, and transport.

How many branches are there? What are the opening hours?

The office is situated at the central town hall on the boulevard in La Cala de Mijas.

Opening hours are 9am - 2pm Monday to Friday.

Do you work closely with many other public sector organisations?

Yes we work with the National Police, Guardia Civil, Social Security, Inland Revenue, Traffic Headquarters and many more.

We also collaborate with a large number of consulates in Malaga Province, especially the British Consulate in Malaga. Mijas has the largest population of registered British in the province with approximately 10,000.

How do you see the organisation progressing in the future?

Hopefully the Mijas Foreigners Department will keep expanding its services during the coming years, and opening up more offices. Of course for that we need more employees, and this way we will be able to cover the need of information and attention to our foreign population.

As tourism is one of the main pillars of the economy in Mijas, it is essential to take very good care of those who represent it.

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food & drink This week Celebrity Chef from Ready Steady Cook & Master Chef Steven Saunders, proprietor of The Little Geranium in La Cala shows us how to cook Sunday lunch for a perfect Mother’s Day roast.

Just like Mother used to make!

Steven Saunders FMCGB The Little Geranium La Cala de Mijas & Marbella

www.thelittlegeranium.com I’VE been cooking Sunday lunch for over 40 years and when we close Sundays (winter time) I always look forward to going out and having a great British Sunday roast.

Quality beef, home-made Yorkshire pudding, crispy fluffy roasts, beefy gravy, hot home-made horseradish, lots of green and root veggies. But I never get it… why is that?

Generally Sunday lunch on the coast is at best, average and at worst terrible. There are places to go for a fantastic day out, live music and atmosphere but generally the focus is on the atmosphere and not on the food.

So due to my pent up frustration over Sundays I am going to be opening on Sundays from May onwards. However Mother’s Day is coming up and I am opening for that day in advance of May, a special day for all of us and fond memories of my Mum, I used to love to spend Mother’s Days by her side.

So why is Sunday lunch not so great on the Costa del Sol? Firstly the beef. The beef has to be of good quality, by that I mean rib or sirloin (although fillet is tender it doesn’t have much flavour).

Quality means taking a bit of time to source your beef. Look for some age, some providence (eg where is it from) look for nice grains of fat running through it, don’t just opt for topside because its cheap, it will be chewy and tasteless unless you slow cook it and that’s not really Sunday lunch.

Try the Merca Central market in Fuengiro-

la by the train station for meat. Secondly the Yorkshire puds. Why do so many restaurants buy them in? It’s the easiest thing in the world to make and far better (see recipe below) Third the roasts. These should be crisp on the outside and light and fluffy in the middle.

So many restaurants cook them hours beforehand and they taste reheated, soggy and caramelized by having been kept warm so long!

Next is the horseradish. There is nothing wrong with using a bottled sauce but don’t just take it from the jar, add whipped cream, spices, herbs and black pepper (see recipe below) and it changes it completely. Better still is freshly grated horseradish with cream and spices, but fresh horseradish is difficult to get over here.

Last but not least are the vegetables. The green veg should be green! (not brown or mushy) and slightly crisp (al dente) the root

Fabulous Yorkshire puddings Ingredients 2 large eggs 125g plain flour 1 tsp maldon salt 150ml whole milk Vegetable oil

Makes eight Yorkshires Beat the eggs together in a mixing bowl using a balloon whisk. Sift the flour with the salt, then gradually beat this into the eggs to make a smooth batter. Whisk in the milk until combined. Cover and leave to stand in the kitchen for about one hour.

Preheat the oven to 220°C fan. Put one dessert spoon of vegetable oil into each compartment of an eight hole Yorkshire pudding tin. Place the tin in the oven for 30 minutes to heat up the tin and the oil until very hot. This is important or the puddings will not rise.

Stir the batter and season well, pour into a jug. At the oven carefully pour some batter into each hole in the hot oil, but be careful. Put the tins straight back into the oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the Yorkshires are well risen, golden brown and crisp.

Serve immediately

The best hot horseradish sauce 1 small jar of prepared horseradish sauce approx. 200g (or 150 g of freshly grated horseradish)

150 ml of whipped cream, whipped till it peaks Juice of half a lemon 1 tsp of Tabasco sauce 1 tsp of ground black pepper ½ a tsp of hot paprika pepper (Pimiento picante) 1 tbs of chopped chives 1 tsp of maldon salt Beat the cream until soft peaks and then add the horseradish, lemon juice, Tabasco, peppers and salt. Taste and then refrigerate for at least one hour before use.

Great roast potatoes Everyone seems to have a recipe but here is the best way, no need for goose fat!

Ingredients 2 large roasting potatoes cut into 4 pieces per person A saucepan of boiling water seasoned with salt A little olive oil for the water Maldon salt Black pepper Olive oil for the roast tray To finish 1 tbs of fresh chopped rosemary 2 cloves of garlic peeled and chopped finely 2 tbs olive oil 1 tbs of butter

vegetables should be soft and tender, packed with flavour, not just boiled!

All of this is basic cooking, why it is so difficult to find is beyond me. For some reason we feel that Sunday roast should be a bargain, it shouldn’t be, it should be an experience!

As for the beef take the best beef sirloin (entrecote), seal first in a hot pan and roast until 57ºC in the centre. Allow to rest then reroast for 10 minutes, then carve.

A few famous people I’ve cooked Sunday roast for… Pierce Brosnan at The Pink Geranium, Margaret Thatcher at The Pink Geranium with Betty Boothroyd, John Major at The Pink Geranium, Chris Martin and Denise Van Outen at Sheene Mill, Paul Gascoigne at Sheene Mill, Princes Harry and William at Silverstone, Hugh Grant at Silverstone, Lord Brocket and Rory McIlroy at Brocket hall, David Beckham and Ryan Giggs at The Lowry, none of them complained!

Enjoy Mother’s Day lunch and cherish the time with your Mother.

Method Boil the potatoes until the knife just rides into them.

Drain them through a sieve and allow them to steam and while they are doing that season them well with salt and pepper.

Preheat your roasting tray in the oven at about 220ºC. Now add the olive oil to the tray and heat again for about 5 minutes.

In the sieve shake the potatoes until they are fluffy so that each potato has layers of mashed potato on them.

Put the potatoes into the heated roast tray and into the oven for 20 mins without moving or touching them. After 20 mins flip them with a spatula and keep roasting until brown all over approx 45 mins.

Pan-fry the garlic with the rosemary in the olive oil and add the butter, be careful not to burn the garlic. Cook this on a gentle heat.

Drain the roast potatoes into a bowl and pour over the garlic, rosemary oil, season with Maldon salt and serve.

Divine green vegetables Choose broccoli, tender stem broccoli or French beans and asparagus and blanch them in salted boilng water for one minute only. Drain and refresh under cold water until cold.

Now put them onto a tray lined with a cloth so they are not in the water. This is your mise en place, ready to serve later.

When you need to serve them, simply pan fry them gently in a little olive oil and butter, season well and cook for about two minutes. Serve immediately. Green vegetables hardly need any cooking so don’t concern yourself that they may not be ready!

You can email Steven your questions or enquiries to: steven@thelittlegeranium.com.

Steven Saunders FMCGB - The Little Geranium, La Cala de Mijas & Marbella www.thelittlegeranium.com

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RTN Feature

RTN congratulates Euro Weekly News AS part of the EWN Media Group (EWNMG), we at RTN are delighted to learn that our sister newspaper Euro Weekly News has won yet another prestigious press award.

After taking the title of Best Free Publication in Spain at the Spanish Periodic a l A s s o c i a t i o n ( A E E P P ) Aw a r d s i n Madrid last year, it was back to the capital to collect the 2018 Professional Trajectory title.

According to the organisers, the award is won by a company ‘for its successes and outstanding professional journey’.

And the EWNMG is understandably excited and proud to be recognised yet again by an international panel of judges from the upper echelons of European business and media.

Having started life in a tiny Fuengirola flat more than 20 years ago, the group now produces 10 newspapers per week from its modern headquarters on the Costa del Sol, with readership thought to be close to one million.

During the last 12 months, the company has assimilated two new brands, given away a car to one lucky reader as part of a survey and prize draw, raised money for two major appeals, sponsored a motor racing team and moved into its state-of-the art new offices in Fuengirola.

From editorial to design, sales to production, accounts to HR, every single member of the EWNMG team has performed above and beyond the call of duty - often under extreme pressure over the last 12 months.

The proprietors of EWNMG Michel and Steven Euesden have collected numerous awards during their careers, but there is something extra special for an English language newspaper to be chosen for praise by a mainly Spanish professional association.

The whole group is committed to maintaining this high standard, not just for themselves but for all of our readers and advertisers without whom the newspapers would not exist.

Official praise UK In Spain/Flickr MR MANLEY: Adding to the congratulations.

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Many congratulations to Euro Weekly News for this fresh recognition of their work and achievements. It is fantastic to see an English language newspaper thriving in the Spanish media landscape.

Simon Manley British Ambassador to Spain

RECEIVING THE AWARD: Proprietors Michel and Steven Euesden.

‘ Biggest and most popular’ EWN clients salute national accolade Congratulations to the Euro Weekly News for winning this prestigious award.

It goes someway to recognise the hard work and commitment by all the team at EWN to produce a paper which is enjoyed every week by many thousands of expatriates and a good number of Spanish readers keen to improve their English.

May your success continue even as the world of journalism evolves in this more digital age.

Best wishes from all at Currencies Direct as you continue on your ‘trajectory.’

Peter Loveday Director Currencies Direct Southern Europe A just deserved award for the biggest and most popular expatriate newspaper in the Spanish islands for the second year running. It is an absolute pleasure to both work and advertise with you and your team.

Congratulations and here’s to the third year in a row...

Emma Quantrill Operations Director Golden Leaves International As a regular and long term advertiser in Euro Weekly News, Sala Group are not surprised that the newspaper has received yet another award from the Spanish Press Association.

Congratulations to the Euesdens and all of the hard-working staff connected with this

excellent English language newspaper in Spain. It works for us!

Ian Radford Chairman Sala Group

I am not surprised by the success of the EWN winning a prestigious national award for the second year running. The owners Steven and Michel and the whole team are hard-working, inventive and creative and are good to their clients. I am enjoying writing for them each week. In my opinion this is THE paper with everything you need and with everybody in it! My warmest congratulations to all at EWN, you deserve it!

Steven Saunders Master Chef, restaurateur and food writer for the RTN newspaper Costa Women are delighted to be adding our congratulations to EWN Media Group for their latest award - what a journey the group have been on over the last few years. The papers are not only a recourse, but the integrity of their journalism helps support the foreign community in Spain with up to the minute news and information. Costa Women wish to thank Michel and Steven for their continued support. Let the news and stories continue!

Ali Meehan Founder of costawomen.com

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Puzzles Code Breaker Kenny Corris I For Readings, Consultations and Castings email: kennycorris@hotmailcom / www.kennycorris.net Mobile: 686 361 594 / Tel: 965 878 424

Play on Words

Answers: Lost for words. Nine and a half weeks.

The World may be your oyster right now, but what’s chiefly needed in your life is some much needed rest and relaxation. You seem to have been burning the candle at both ends just lately, but some downtime is called for to re-establish your inner peace. Mercury trines Ceres which is a call for a new routine, bringing balance and stability.

Word Wheel The goal of a word wheel puzzle is to create as many words possible with the letters in the word wheel. You can only use each letter once and every word must have the letter in the centre of the wheel.

Can you find the 9 letter word?

All is fair in love and war this week, and like it or hate it, you are implicated in something that takes you way out of your depth. Mars trines Uranus, and there has to be something positive in all this to enable you to come up smelling of roses.

In future, look before you leap; it was a long shot but next time, turn a blind eye!

You have started to get itchy feet, as not only are things not turning out the way you had hoped, but, so too, because you have other fish to fry! Your energy and commitment are being compromised and for whatever reason, get out now and don’t look back. Mercury squares on Saturn, and you have better prospects elsewhere!

Storing up anger within neither suits you, nor does it achieve anything at all. You are in a highly creative phase and even though you know your limits, the current boundaries are a constraint that makes it hard to thrive. The Sun sextiles Pluto midweek, and for you, this time around, the grass really is greener on the other side.

The sextile with Pluto is a sign to delay something and to hold back and stall if you have to. Initially you will think that this is just not on, but wait and see, there is someone who is feeding you enough rope to hang yourself! You will get through this with little more than a bruised ego, but don’t let anything get you down, you’ll bounce right back!

For you just now it is a matter of one step forward and two steps back. Since you are so uncertain, make sure that this week nothing whatsoever is written in stone. Venus squares on Saturn, and please whatever you do, do not let your heart rule your head. Some things do not add up, and meanwhile make no immediate plans or contracts.

The scales are jangled and quivering, but you will make a point of the great need for an equilibrium right now. Things appear to be going against the grain, and you will need to put your foot down before things go too far; and you are powerless to make amends. Venus trines Ceres and squares on Saturn urging a short sharp retaliation.

A week in which your scheduled appointments are shelved and your routines re- routed. A surprise meeting sees an acquaintance becoming a friend, albeit a friend in need.

There are two sides to every story but your calm and yet strong energy is sought after to get to the bottom of whatever is really going on right now, and why?

Be open and frank in financial matters. When push comes to shove you have always done things the right way, and face to face confrontation is needed to get the result that you both want and need right now. The all seeing Sun sextiles a persistent Pluto, and one way or another the truth will triumph and come up trumps for you this week.

Saturn squares on Venus and this brings you a whiff of nostalgia as the past comes back big time this week. Just remember that you have come a long way, and have successfully turned a corner recently. You can be very hard on yourself sometimes. You did what you had to and it was your only way out, no more blame, it’s not warranted.

Be enterprising and inspiring, you are truly multi-talented, but seem to hide your light under a bushel…… for what reason? This week you bring resolve to a situation, as somebody finally realises that they have truly bitten off far more than they can chew. Your non-judgmental attitude sees you through all the way to save the day, yet again.

Work, rest and play this week. This is a great time to have a clear out, and to bring back some of your favourite hobbies to boot.

There is a spring in your step, and somehow your creative forces are at work to see that you get the time to relax and to connect with your psychic centres, bringing you a showcase of your own inimitable talent.

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 9 represents B and 13 represents N, so fill in B every time the figure 9 appears and N every time the figure 13 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Kenny’s Postbag Kenny, This May sound like I am crazy, but I sometimes see things out of the corner of my eyes.

It’s just a flicker but I do not know what it is, and my daughter says it could be my Spirit Guide.

Sophie A. Sophie, you are certainly not crazy! Many people start to see things as you have described, and it is a stage of consciousness. Spirit is told not to contact us here on Earth while we are conscious. That’s why they come in dream state very often. However spiritually enlightened people start to see things when they are conscious, and Spirit connection is fleeting and usually manifests in the corner of the eyes. Your daughter is right, it could be a Spirit Guide.

Kenny Corris Don't forget to email or message me with your Postbag Questions!. Check out my new website: www.kennycorris.net

For Birthday Celebrants Astrologically you are at the right time to take on aspects that meant little to you before. Making something out of nothing involves a true belief in yourself and a trust in the future ahead. Go for It!

The 9 letter word is:

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

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More Puzzles Cryptic

Across 1 Wayward agent returns with a piece of poetry (8) 7 Big farm located in Lutheran church (5) 8 A clergies' mix-up results in blasphemy (9) 9 Large cask turning the head (3) 10 Authentic old coin (4) 11 It's horrible having nothing and 500 debts (6) 13 Oriental vessel is a mile in length (6) 14 Price fixing ring ruined claret (6) 17 Take no notice of ogre in trouble (6) 18 US possession of Antigua, maybe (4) 20 Meeting place in the old encampment (3) 22 Working exercise into speech (9) 23 Permit everyone to be in debt endlessly (5) 24 I let tots out to find a dagger (8)

English - Spanish

Futoshiki

Down 1 Model answer to a tricky question (5) 2 Get back to work miracle (7) 3 Produce Time Out (4) 4 Firm dates set next year (6) 5 They secure the normal shipping rate (5) 6 Risk 50 in part of the church (7) 7 There's nothing to marvel about in a change of home (7) 12 Heavenly arch for artist in East London (7) 13 Athens and Baghdad contain ballast (7) 15 Sightseer in amongst our Istanbul visit (7) 16 Man of the cloth's a pain in the neck taking religious instruction (6) 17 Fireplace in middle part of King Lear (5) 19 Chap to leave with fruit (5) 21 Armour in the post (4)

Fill in the squares so that each digit from 1 to 6 occurs exactly once in each row and column. Greater-than and less-than signs indicate the relationship of the two adjacent squares. There is only one solution, and you can find it without guessing.

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

Across 2 To take out (5) 6 Luxury (4) 7 Yesterday (4) 8 Seas (5) 9 Topo (4) 10 Ă rbol (4) 11 To bring (5) 12 Con (4)

13 Island (4) 14 In the same way (5) 15 Aturdir (4) 16 Parrot (4) 17 Greasy (skin, complexion) (5)

Down 1 Motorway (9) 2 Algo (9) 3 Lock (on door, box, safe) (9) 4 Rake (9) 5 Joyas (9)

Quick

Across 1 Boring (4) 3 Female descendant (8) 9 Mythical being that is half man and half horse (7) 10 Leaves out (5) 11 White heron (5) 12 Cause to start burning (6) 14 Evening meal (6) 16 Calm (6) 19 Annoy persistently (6) 21 Drive off or back (5) 24 Once more (5) 25 Small pickled cucumber (7) 26 Egg dish (8) 27 Coloured eye part (4) Down 1 Make smaller (8) 2 Pertaining to the moon (5) 4 Filled with fear or apprehension (6) 5 Indicate pain, discomfort or displeasure (5) 6 National flower of Scotland (7) 7 Move fast (4) 8 Armed engagement (6) 13 Leans in a recumbent position on back or side (8) 15 Make or get ready (7) 17 Gained by labour (6) 18 Giving out or reflecting much light (6) 20 Stretched tight (5) 22 Card game (5) 23 Lower part of a wall (4)

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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?

LIVE 1 2 3 4

FAST

Sudoku

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

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More Puzzles Irregular Soduku Wordsearch:

How I Met Your Mother

2. In the famous 1951 adventure film The African Queen, what is the name of the rough-and-ready Canadian boat captain played by Humphrey Bogart?

7. Which Beatles’ song, released in February 1967, contains the line ‘In his pocket there’s a portrait of the Queen’?

3. In which century was the British society publication Queen (originally The Queen) magazine first published?

8. Which city is the capital of and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland?

1. MASTER OF THE QUEEN’S MUSIC, 2.

Answers

10. Which Freddie Mercury song written for Queen’s 1975 album A Night at the Opera, was the band’s first UK number one hit single?

CHARLIE ALLNUT, 3. NINETEENTH

5. What is the name of Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest grandchild?

9. Which English monarch, born in 1533, was known as the Virgin Queen?

Quiz

(1861). 4. STATEN ISLAND and BROOK-

4. New York is composed of five districts or boroughs: Queens, Manhattan and The Bronx are three, name either of the other two?

QUEENS

LYN, 5. PETER PHILLIPS, 6. JUDY

6. Which actress won the 1998 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love?

DENCH, 7. PENNY LANE, 8. BRISBANE,

1. Appointed in 2014, Judith Weir is the current holder of which post in the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the UK?

DOWN 2. Three times 10 across 3. Mean of 20 across and 20 down 4. Two thirds of 20 down 5. 22 down plus 23 down 7. Six times 20 across 8. Three times 24 down 9. 20 down plus 22 down 11. 8 down squared 12. 8 down times 16 across 18. 19 across plus 7 down 19. 13 across plus 20 down 20. 25 down minus 12 across 22. Twice 10 across 23. 3 down plus 22 down 24. 10 across plus 20 across 25. A square

9. ELIZABETH I, 10. BOHEMIAN RHAP-

ACROSS 1. 4 down minus 26 across 4. 10 across plus 12 across 6. 18 down times 23 down 10. 3 down minus 4 across 12. 2 down minus 26 across 13. Nine times 25 down 14. Four times 7 down 15. 1 across plus 9 down 16. 20 across plus 24 down 17. Nine times 5 down 19. 12 across times 2 down 20. Half of 15 across 21. Twice 4 across 23. 7 down squared 26. 21 across minus 20 down 27. A square

SODY

Cross Figure

SCHERBATSKY TEACHER SLAPSGIVING ROBIN BARNEY LILY PRESENTER TED STINSON MANHATTAN ERIKSEN MOSBY ARCHITECT LAWYER MARSHALL ALDRIN

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More Puzzles Giant Crossword ACROSS 1 Shred 6 To another country 12 Buster Brown’s dog 16 Mexican article 19 University of Maine’s city 20 News anchor Katie 21 Arduous task 22 Not be idle 23 Discoverer of Uranus ... and “The Office” costar 26 Spoil 27 “Orinoco Flow” singer 28 Sea, to Luc 29 Buenos 􀀀􀀀􀀀 30 Commanded 31 PCs on planes, often 33 Longrange German gun of WWI ... and “Apollo 13” Oscar nominee 37 Letter #3 38 Bern’s river 39 To the extent that 40 1975 Wimbledon winner ... and “Shape of You” singer 47 German article 48 U.S. architect I.M. 49 Pet treaters 50 Slaughter with a bat 52 Abnormal plant swelling 56 Schindler with a list 58 Deputy of an envoy ... and old CBS variety show host 63 Ballpark gate 64 Explorer Hernando de 􀀀􀀀􀀀 65 Rose color 66 Klee output 67 Bistro bills 68 Olay product ... and “My Cup Runneth Over” singer 73 Sheriff Andy Taylor’s tyke 1

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74 Coach Parseghian 75 􀀀􀀀􀀀 polloi 76 “T.N.T.” rock band 77 Game venue 78 Officer played by Phil Silvers ... and 1970s’80s New York City mayor 84 2006 Sacha Baron Cohen film 85 Nobelist Arafat 86 Celine of song 87 Many a repo 89 Poetic form 90 Holiday drink 92 Leftleaning slant ... and “Lou Grant” star 97 “Hips Don’t Lie” singer 101 􀀀􀀀􀀀 Grey 102 Special span 103 Large, hooded snake ... and “60 Minutes” reporter for 26 years 107 Cited as evidence 111 Ship sailing past sirens 112 “􀀀􀀀􀀀 Less Ordinary” 113 Suffix with 66Across 114 Liquefy 115 Rolodex no.

116 Money from investments ... and Reagan cabineteer 121 Previous to 122 Jib holder 123 “No clue” 124 Whoop it up 125 BerlintoPrague dir.

126 “􀀀􀀀􀀀 girl!” (“All right!”)

127 Unboastful 128 Pastoral verse

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

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How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules?

• The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

• Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms.

• No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice.

• No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

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59 Dupe 60 Plus more: Abbr.

61 Reef stuff 62 Guitar pioneer Paul 68 “􀀀􀀀􀀀 wise guy, eh?”

69 Caring 70 Martin Luther opponent Johann 71 Hoopla 72 Actress Mitzi 73 Gold, in Italy 75 Daring 77 On deck, say 79 Tree with fanshaped leaves 80 Up to, in ads 81 Young male, in hiphop 82 Having five sharps 83 Central point 88 Joined with 91 React to, as a bad pun 93 Moray, e.g.

94 “Norma 􀀀􀀀􀀀” 95 Suffix with compliment 96 Fried quickly 97 Glides on ice 98 Job opening fillers 99 He directed “Life of Pi” 100 Most adept 104 Gaucho rope 105 Mali’s cont.

106 Kin of khaki 107 Natty tie 108 ‘Vette, e.g.

109 Atelier tripod 110 Reflect (on) 113 Rural hotels 116 Thurman of “Prime” 117 Tokyo, once 118 Fizzling thing 119 Opal finish?

120 Hosp. scan

DOWN 1 Disk at the end of a spur 2 “Three Sisters” sister 3 61Down producer 4 Open, as a shutter 5 Luau paste 6 Peaks 7 Nobelist Niels 8 Long to undo 9 NHL’s Bobby 10 “􀀀􀀀􀀀 for Alibi” 11 1983 Mr. T comedy 12 “􀀀􀀀􀀀 is human ...”

13 Bays, e.g.

14 Detective, slangily 15 Suffix with priest 16 Hedy of film 17 National park in Maine 18 Italicize, e.g.

24 Electrical current unit 25 Move quickly 30 Soccer star Chastain 32 Body of work 33 “Harrumph!”

34 Rage 35 “Oh wow!”

36 Off course 38 Birthplace of St. Francis 40 Desertion of one’s faith 41 Highway pulloff 42 Polynesianthemed lounges 43 Quad bike, e.g.

44 Classic car 45 Actress Blyth 46 Turndowns 51 “Of course!”

53 1996 role for Madonna 54 Steeping sauce 55 Snacker on termites 57 Capone and Unser

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Double breakfast can help prevent snacking FORGET skipping breakfast and double up instead to help you lose weight.

Surprising news, but according to a study by researchers at Yale and the University of Connecticut, eating two breakfasts is good for you if you eat something small to kickstart your metabolism and then something slightly larger a bit later.

Nutritionists also agree with the concept believing that it would be helpful for many people who struggle to eat when they get up.

It’s an ideal way to ensure a decent breakfast is eaten if they have something light like a small yoghurt, smoothie or protein shake first.

A larger, healthy breakfast like an omelette or porridge a few hours later

can prevent snacking before lunch and ensure the necessary nutrition is had.

The American study, conducted on 600 schoolchildren over two years, found children who ate two breakfasts had a weight gain no different to those who ate just one, and those who rarely ate breakfast were more likely to be overweight.

SEA WATER: Can improve your mood as well as your health.

Health benefits of a swim in the sea

BREAKFAST BITES: The best start to the day to boost energy and keep you full.

THE life expectancy in England has risen 10 years for men since 1960 and eight years for women, so it seems we are getting better at living l o n g e r, b u t h o w c a n w e stay looking young and remain healthy for as long as possible?

Change your mealtimes Some say the key to a l o n g e r, h e a l t h i e r l i f e i s constant change and avoiding routine, as the brain thrives on uncert a i n t y. T h e d i s r u p t i o n stimulates body and mind and may help to ward off ageing and disability, as when brain cells are stimulated, they function better and last longer.

Av o i d old lady clothes No one wants to look

SWIMMING has long been heralded as the best form of exercise, and swimming in the sea has been linked to improving your mood as well as your health.

Immune system booster Seawater contains vital elements, mineral salts, vitamins, and living mi-

croorganisms, all of which can promote a healthy immune system.

Well-being Swimming in seawater is reported to activate the b o d y ’s h e a l i n g m e c h a nisms and the magnesium rich waters also relax your muscles and reduce stress.

Circulation By restoring essential minerals depleted by everyday life, seawater swimming can improve blood circulation.

Skin The magnesium in seawater may hydrate and improve the appearance of your skin.

Look young and feel healthier like mutton dressed as lamb, but equally, dressing younger can help you look and, more import a n t l y, f e e l y o u n g e r. I f you resist the temptation to behave in a certain way and refuse to assume certain stereotypes merely because you are old, it can improve your quality of life.

Eat berries Researchers have found that eating antioxidant foods such as berries and tomatoes can reduce the damage caused by free radical molecules in the blood that are linked to ageing.

Work standing up To o m a n y o f u s l i v e very sedentary lifestyles and now a number of employers are introducing desks for workers to be able to stand up at.

Being able to move around isn’t just good from a physical perspect i v e , i t ’s a l s o g o o d f o r your emotional well-being.

However, a senior lecturer at the Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease at the University of Liverpool believes everyone must find their balance between a healthy lifestyle and the plea-

sures from indulging in the occasional unhealthy habits, as being happy can ultimately help you live a longer and healthier life.

BERRIES: Delicious to eat and rich in antioxidants.

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The Good Life

What is digital retinal photography?

By Jorge Martinez, Store Director, Specsavers Opticas, Benidorm ALL eight of our Spanish stores have digital retinal cameras, one of the latest pieces of technology being used by forward thinking opticians. This is great news for patients, but we realised that not many people knew about the technology and what it can do, so here we’ll be answering your questions.

Why is digital retinal photography important?

SIMPLE THINGS: Like a gentle swim or a brisk walk can make a huge difference.

It is becoming an increasingly valued part of eye examinations because, far more than just testing your

IT seems as though every day we are bamboozled with more advice and instruction on how to enhance our physical health and outward appearance.

The trouble is that it is difficult to sift through all this bombardment to understand what is truly beneficial, especially when much of the guidance is conflicting.

A t a c e r t a i n p o i n t i t ’s tempting to simply switch off and ignore all the hype around different products, techniques, herbs and routines that offer a magic elixir, promising you glowing skin, instant weight loss, and a long, healthy life.

But there are some very important truths and helpful remedies in amongst all the white noise that can truly transform your life.

Many are simple maxims that your grandmother would be all too familiar with.

Eat in moderation, three square meals a day with a healthy blend of nonprocessed foods nourishing you with vitamins, protein and complex carbohydrates. Exercise f r e q u e n t l y, g e t a g o o d night’s sleep, and enjoy the company of family and friends.

Of course these simple rules of good living are easier said than done in a hectic modern age that sees most people juggling work and family commitments, with very little free time and even less money to spend on quality organic produce, especially when the processed options are typically cheaper and easier.

Living in southern Spain

gives you advantages not found elsewhere. Fresh fruit and vegetables are in abundance, the weather, despite the occasional heatwave, can work wonders for physical and mental well-being, and there is a growing movement of health conscious e x p a t s o ff e r i n g a w i d e range of foods, products and treatments.

Simple things like a gentle swim or a brisk

walk on the beach can make a huge difference to your health and beauty regime, while there are also lots of expat social groups and businesses offering friendly exercise classes, whether in the gym or simply getting together for a hill walk.

So next time you’re feeling slightly overwhelmed by all the guidance just remember that the best health and beau-

ty results begin from the simplest of actions and have a look around you at all the possibilities Spain has to offer.

You can also contact a local health and beauty expert for real advice on a one-to-one level, which is a far better way to ensure that your particular needs are met and you can achieve whatever change you are looking for.

sight, optometrists can make a comprehensive health assessment by using retinal photography alongside more conventional procedures, and it is a fantastic tool in safeguarding sight.

What does it do?

This sophisticated process uses a camera to take a picture of the back of the eye - the only part of the human body where the microcirculation of blood can be observed directly. The state-of-the-art technology helps to identify changes that might be associated with certain eye conditions such as diabetic changes, hypertensive retinopathy, macular degeneration, optic nerve disease and retinal holes or thinning. The ability to save images creates a lasting record for ongoing monitoring. If necessary the optician can refer patients directly for further medical examination to their hospital or general practitioner.

Can it really identify health problems too?

In addition to helping opticians identify sight-related problems, digital retinal photography can also highlight the signs of a range of other conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, risk of a stroke and symptoms associated with brain tumours.

This allows patients to seek medical help before symptoms become noticeable in many cases.

To find your nearest store and book an eye test with visual health check visit www.specsavers.es.

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AIR CONDITIONING AIRFLOW Air conditioning for cooling and heating units. Professional, fully guaranteed installations.

Tel: 952 443 222 (256685) AIR CONDITIONING. Quality installations. Free quotations. All areas covered. EnviroCare, 21 years experience Heating and cooling products. 952 663 141 www.envirocarespain.com (257522) AIR CONDITIONING by Cool and Cosy. The family company that cares.

Installation and repairs.

Quality machines.

EsoSense movement sensor supplied and fitted for 80 euros. Coin meters supplied and fitted from 260 euros. For other energy-saving products, visit www.coolandcosy.es Tel 952 935 513 (248173) ECONOCOOL – Top quality air-conditioning installed from €500. Service, Repairs & Re-Gas from €50. Top Quality Installations. All Areas Covered. Chris – 662 427 396 econocool@hotmail.es (258007)

AIR CONDITIONING

ADVANCED CLEANING ADVANCED CLEANING SERVICES. Professional Carpet, Upholstery Cleaning, 27 Years Experience, Wet/Dry Clean.

Honest, Reliable Service.

678 808 837 / 952 669 701 Or Email acservs@outlook.com (252581)

AIRPORT TRANSFERS TRANSFER AIRPORT COSTA DEL SOL. Personal Chauffeur with Car. +34 648 503 909 (Whatsapp /Viber) (256479)

ANTIQUES WANTED! All types of antiques, paintings, jewellery, watches, silver etc. Any condition.

Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques and Jewellers shops, extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola.

Mobile 609 529 633.

Telephone 952 588 795.

(201522)

CAMPER/CARAVANS CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKE, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837. (252581)

CLEANING SERVICES PROFESSIONAL Carpet And Upholstery Cleaning, 27 Years Experience, Wet/Dry Clean. Honest, Reliable. 678 808 837, 952 669 701, acservs@outlook.com (252581) RUGS FITTED CARPETS, Upholstery Including Leather Cleaned On Site 685 524 921 (252581)

ELECTRICIAN MARBELLA BASED ELECTRICIAN call richard on 687 352 358 or email richi@europe.com all installations & maintenance. Surge protection, garden lights, upgrades, boletins.

(256206)

FURNITURE THE WAREHOUSE – We Buy A Single Item To A FULL House Clearance – 602 610 103 Furniture Wanted, Same Day Collection, Also House Clearance And Removals.

602 610 103 (252581)

ANIMAL / PETS

INSURANCE

GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@gardenprofessionals.com (259525) GARDEN & POOL MAINTENANCE – from €120 per month products included, from Benalmadena to Marbella. www.ricardogardens.es RICARDO 637 160 129.

(257682) www.jardin-garden.es All types of garden & pool maintenance. Free estimates. 10 years professional service on the coast. T: 666 953 892. E: benalandrew@yahoo.es (257153)

GATES REPAIRS ELECTRIC GATE / GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation.

Call Colin - 636 394 641

GLASS CURTAINS GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels.

Call Julian 655 825 931 (258009)

GOLF LAS BRISAS Golf share.

For Sale or Swap for anything valuable. Offers.

Buy now, pay later.

George 617 333 777.

HOUSE CLEARANCES THE WAREHOUSE – We Buy A Single Item To A Full House Clearance – 602 610 103 (252581)

INTERNET GET YOUR business noticed online! Make sure that expats in Spain can find your product, service, restaurant, bar or shop.

Contact Spain’s newest and brightest online directory TODAY. Call 951 386 161 or email mark.w@eu roweeklynews.com for more details

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

F&P-IRRIGATION: professional new sprinkler systems and repairs, 30 years’ experience. 14 days free trial, fixed price. Six Solid Rock Guarantees.

Free quotation. 952 931 558 (258952) F&P PUMPS: pressure and pool pumps, service, sales and repairs Six Solid Rock Guarantees 952 931 558 (258952)

LOCKSMITHS 24/7 LSM INSURANCE. No fat singing blokes or trumpeting telephones, just professional service at the best prices for all your insurance needs including car, household, commercial, life, health and travel.

Tel 952 578 008 or www.lsminsurance.biz for a quotation (257690)

OBITUARY

LOCKSMITH EMERGENCY / APPOINTMENT. Doors Opened Without Damage, Locks Changed, Patio Doors And Windows Secured, 24 Hour Honest, Fast And Reliable Service.

Call Paul 657 466 803 (T1) (251072)

9th - 15th March MOBILITY SENIORWORLD MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ´n´ recline chairs and a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire. Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices. (257631) www.Mobility-Spain.com The Mobility Wizards S.L. For all your mobility needs: Repairs, Rentals, Sales and Insurance. Call: 633 127 901/ 622 832 954.

(259038) PREMIER MOBILITY SPAIN – Sale or Hire of Mobility Scooters, Wheelchairs & Walking Aids. Batteries & Tyres supplied & fitted. All types of repairs carried out i.e.

Stair-lifts, Electric Bikes, Pool Pumps & TV’s. Call 603 263 157/663 956 018 / 951 542 184 (256218)

MOSQUITO SCREENS MOSQUITO NICK NO1 SPECIALIST FOR MOSQUITO SCREENS for all types of windows and doors.

PRICE PROMISE/NEVER BEATEN ON PRICE!!! All types of screens: sliding, pull-down, pleated, fixed and ARCHED available in all colours including wood grain. Call Nick at 647 072 861, www.mosquitonick.ws (257078) (T1)

ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you!

Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.de sign (101730)

MOTORING AUTOMATIC gearbox specialist. Transmatic. All models including classic cars, serviced, repaired and reconditioned. Also 4x4 transfer boxes and power steering Call/fax 952 796 166 / 952 805 804 email: transmat ic2005@yahoo.com. www.transmatic.es (258783)

SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price.

Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (257838)

SPANISH COURSES

MASSIVE SAVINGS AT BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbrady cars.com (257838)

SALE PRICE HONDA CIVIC (DIESEL) 1.6 IDTEC. 2015 (Face lift model) One private owner 34’000 Klm (21’000 Mls) Full service history from Honda Marbella and 5 year warranty. Leaving Spain hence this fabulous car at new low price of only 13’995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (257838)

PRICE SLASHED IT’S A BARGAIN CITROEN Berlingo Combi XTR. Plus 1.6 HDI.190 2012 New ITV (MOT) and service roof rack, privy glass, cruise control, climate control and lots more a very scarce MPV. WAS 10’995€ NOW 7’995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbradycars.com (257838)

SALE PRICE AUTOMATIC 4X4 NISSAN JUKE DIG-T 190 CV 2015 (Special order) 36’000 klm (22’000 mls) bought and serviced

by Nissan. Cost 28’000 €, new to many extras to list see web page massive saving only WAS 17´995€ NOW16’995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbradycars.com (257838)

SALE PRICE AUTOMATIC / DIESEL ESTATE MERCEDES C-220 two private owners and always well serviced, low kilometres, parking sensors, alloy wheels, metallic silver, a must see for only WAS 8´995€ NOW 8’500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221, billbradycars.com (257838)

SALE PRICE KIA SPORTAGE (Diesel) 4X2 1.7 CRDI 2013 One private owner 58’000 Klm (36’000 Mls) Not a rental or lease Jeep Metallic gold, parking sensors, alloy wheels and much more great value for money WAS 14’995€ NOW ONLY 13’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (257838)

PRICE SLASHED IT’S A BARGAIN 4X4 (DIESEL 1.9) SUZUKI GRAND VITARA SWB. 3 Door 2012 Mdl. 62’000 Klm (39’000 Mis) from private owner bought from Suzuki Malaga, parking sensors, used only as town Jeep Look at this low price WAS 10´995€ NOW 9,995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221, billbradycars.com (257838)

IDEAL TOWN OR FIRST CAR SEAT MII 2014 5 Door with only 50'000 Klm (31'000 Klm) From private owner new ITV (MOT) till 2020 drives and looks great. Leaving Spain hence this great offer, well under list price at only 5'995€ 952 838 842 / 608950221 billbradycars.com (257838)

TRADE IN TO CLEAR SKODA FABIA 1.4 Inj 2003/4 from private owner 40’000 Klm (25’000 Mls) ITV Oct 18 A/C, CD, drives great its only 2700€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com. (257838)

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DIESEL RENAULT SCENIC 1.9 DCI 2006 from private owner 133’000 Klm (83’000 Mls) With full service history great MPV. For family or working and its only 3’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars .com (257838)

NEARLY NEW TOYOTA AYGO 2016 5 door one private owner 12’000 Klm ( 7’000 Mls) full service history and warranty from Toyota save a fortune its only 8’995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (257838)

2004 CITROEN C5 2.0 DIESEL automatic new ITV in very good condition throughout, lots of extras including alloys climate control €2,995. Tel: 695559939. (252347)

2005 NISSAN PRIMERA new model, 2.2 diesel 6 speed, in excellent condition throughout alloy air con, Sat Nav Spanish car €2,995. Tel: 695559939.

(252347)

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CLASSIC CITROEN 2cd 1981 LHD Spanish Car, only 50,000 KLM, Runs and drives, but has been stood for a while and needs a little TLC. Would make a really nice car €2,250 Tel: 695559939.

(252347)

RENAULT Master Van, 2.4D, 2006, 170,000km, Spanish plates, MWB, SHR, VGC, 5250€. Tlf 603 464 582 (259511)

CITROEN XSARA Picasso, 1.6 Hdi, diesel, excellent condition, 100,000km.

Right hand drive on Spanish plates, air con, alloy sets, new ITV, great car. €3,450. Tel: 695559939.

(252347)

CLASSIC BMW 520 ISE 1982, RHD on Spanish plates, in good condition throughout, drives perfect, been here 22 years, only €995 Tel: 695559939.

(252347)

2004 RENAULT KANGO MULTISPACE 1.5 DCI, new ITV and tyres twin side doors, in excellent condition throughout, air con €2,495. Tel: 695559939. (252347)

STORAGE

REMOVALS & STORAGE

2003 BMW 328.SE 4 door right hand drive, on Spanish plates. 1 owner from new, Full service History, silver with black leather, Alipina Alloys 3 sets of keys. Must be seen. €2,995 Tel: 695559939.

(252347)

CLASSIC MERCEDES 190 E 2.0 Petrol, rare 4 speed manual 1991, Spanish car, in very good condition throughout. These cars are increasing in Value, only €2,995 Tel: 695559939. (252347)

CLASSIC MERCEDES Convertible 1993 SL 300, 5 speed Auto, 24V LHD on English Plates, one previous owner, good condition throughout. Excellent Runner. 90,000 KLM. Hard Top €5,995 Tel: 695559939. (252347)

2007 DIESEL AUTOMATIC Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Ghia, with all extras including climate control. 1 owner from new. 120,000kms, with Ford service history.

Metalic light blue. €4,750.

Tel: 695559939 (252347)

LANDROVER DISCOVERY 1998, 2.5 diesel Auto 5 door 7 seater , Air conditioning , Spanish car LHD, in very good condition for its year , new ITV. Excellent Runner €3,750 Tel: 695559939. (252347)

TOYOTA HIACE 2007. Pa nel Van 2.4. English plates RHD, In very good condition throughout. Tax and MOT. Ideal for Return Trip €1,995 Tel: 695559939.

(252347)

HYUNDAI i20 2010, black all extras 1.2 petrol 102,000kms including transfer cost €3,950 607 334 610 (259153)

DACIA SANNDERO 2010 1.5 diesel white, 202,000kms all extras €3,750 including transfer 634 029 878 (259153)

MITSUBISHI L200 Pick Up GLS, 2.5 GDI, 2004, Black over Silver chrome bull bar, Roll bar, light bar, 4 new tyres, tow bar, Spanish plates. Immaculate in and out. €7,500 incl. transfer ONO. 615 309 446 (259198)

HONDA CRV i-DTEC Diesel, Automatic, 2001, UK Reg, RHD. Full Leather, Climate control.

Glass Electric Sunroof, Sat-Nav, Heated Seats.

FSH, Parking Sensor.

121,000miles. Lovely condition, drives perfectly.

MOT/Tax. €7,950 ONO. 666 912 202 (259196)

MINI COOPER SKY BLUE WHITE ROOF, MIRRORS AND STRIPES 2005, still got it always will have WAS 5,500 NOW...4,995 euros see photo web page. www.robertsoncarsspain.com SAMANTHA. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (258767)

ONLY...24,000 KILOMETERS, DIESEL SKODA FABIA 2012 1.6 Elegance, 5 door, Black and white, FABULOUS FABIA WAS 8,995 NOW 8,500 euros see photo www.robertson cars-spain.com SAMANTHA. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (258767)

DIESEL RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC 2007 model 1.9 dci, one pilot owner, 5 door, champagne, ITV valid till oct.2018 WAS 4,995 NOW 3,995 euros www.robertsoncarsspain.com SAMANTHA 952 832 173/ 608 658 785 (258767)

ONLY 23,000 KILOMETERS FORD KA, 2013, tomato red, cd. Lady owner. Immaculate like new, WAS 5,995 NOW 5,750 euros. See photo www.robertson-spain.com SAMANTHA 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (258767)

ONLY 34,000 KILOMETERS DIESEL SEAT ALTEA 1.8TSI. 2009, 5 door, one owner, always garaged, immaculate must be seen.

WAS 7,995…NOW…7,500 euros. www.robertsoncarsspain.com SAMANATHA 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (258767)

MOTORING WANTED CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921.

(252581) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701. (252581) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921. (252581) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH/WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837. (252581) CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKE, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837. (252581)

PETS YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes.

Fully vaccinated and neutered. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity. Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death. Can be seen without obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (246764) ACE CHARITY “El Refugio” in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-charity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning.

We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319)

9th - 15th March SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public week-ends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre.

Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321)

AT SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155.

If you would like to know

more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875.

Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317) ARCH- Andalusian Rescue Centre for Horses welcomes visitors and volunteers to our stables every day from 9-11am.

Come along and help out, or sponsor or adopt one of our horses, donkeys or ponies. We always need help with fund raising to look after the abandoned and abused animals. Our aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home. We are a small friendly team - why not join us. Find us in Alhau-

rin el Grande, behind the Venta Miralmonte on the road from Alhaurin to Coin, ( A404), Urb. ViĂąa Borrego, follow the yellow signs. Charity registered with the Junta de Andalusia No 8448. www.horserescuespain. org or info@horseres cues pain.org or archres cue@yahoo.co.uk Tel 656 935 613 or 659 408 664 Our Charity shop is located in Calle Melendez Pelayo, just off Calle Gerald Brenan, Alhaurin el Grande. Tel:Liz 600 651 007. We always need volunteers and stock for the shop. We can also arrange collection. (93322)

EURODOG Boarding Kennels & Cattery. Under new ownership by animal loving family.

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Inspections welcome anyt ime. 5 minutes from Fuengirola 679 786 669 / 952 464 947 / www.eurodog.es (242538) PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcare spain.com. Find us on Facebook at Petcare Spain. (248877)

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LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. lagunakennels@hot mail.com. Tel 952 112 021 606 838 983. (257625)

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Tennis club ready to serve up a treat Credit: MarbellaTennis

THERE is little more than two weeks left to wait for the Casino Admiral Trophy tennis tournament on the ATP Challenger Tour circuit.

The competition, which will run from March 24 to 31 at the Puerto Romano Tennis Club, is emerging as the best Easter holiday sporting event in Marbella.

Seasoned professionals and future tennis prospects will compete on the Costa del Sol to win ATP classification points.

Among the contenders is one of the leading lights of the Spanish contingent, Alejandro Davidovich.

The Malaga-born player is enduring arguably his most difficult period as a professional, having become the first Spaniard in 50 years to win Wimbledon’s junior tournament.

Davidovich trains in Marbella and his know of the Puerto Romano courts should be to his advantage.

Another emerging prospect who has confirmed his participation in the tournament is the Australian tennis player, Alexei Popyrin.

Popyrin defeated the

BLONDE AMBITION: Davidovich will be one of the tournament favourites.

Spaniard Nicola Kuhn at Roland Garros 2017, becoming the first Australian men’s champion in Paris since Phil Dent in 1968.

The Australian has actually spent the last seven years in Spain, perfecting his technique on clay courts which will certainly play into his hands for the Casino Admiral Trophy.

They will be joined by

Spaniard Adrian Menendez, ranked 117 in the world, who will also serve as the tournament’s ambassador.

The list of the rest of the players involved will be released a few days before the start of the competition, as it is dependent on their sporting commitments.

Interest in the tournament from a playing per-

spective should be guaranteed, as it is the first clay court contest of the season with a prize of €40,500.

In terms of tourism attraction, organisers will be putting on a variety of activities for children.

The Puerto Romano facilities will host an Easter egg hunt, egg painting workshops and sprint races.

Barnsley barred from Real Valladolid takeover BARNSLEY owner Paul Conway has failed in an attempt to expand his football empire into Spain.

The current owners of Real Valladolid, who are currently in the second tier of Spanish football, have rejected an offer of €15 million for the club.

US entrepreneur Conway and business partner Grace Hung are part of a consortium led by Chinese billionaire Chien Lee. The consortium, which also includes Moneyball pioneer Billy Beane, completed a takeover of Championship side Barnsley in December.

Lee and Conway, the Tykes’ co-chairmen, are also involved at Ligue 1 club Nice, where Conway is a director and Lee is chairman.

Valladolid occupy 10th position in what is their third successive season outside of La Liga, the division in which they have spent nearly half of their 90-year existence.

However, with only three points separating them from sixth placed Real Oviedo, promotion could still be on the cards.

Barnsley however, are only two points clear of the relegation places in England’s equivalent league.

The Tykes recently hired Portuguese coach Jose Morais who is a former assistant to Jose Mourinho at various clubs including Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid.

Chinese-American billionaire investor Chien Lee is the founder, chairman and CEO of NewCity Capital, a private investment company operating in hospitality, consumer retail, sport and property.

Conway, co-founder of the Pacific Media Group, purchased 80 per cent of French outfit Nice in the summer of 2016, ahead of the successful takeover of Barnsley.

SANTA MARIA Bowls Club have held their Annual Captain’s v President’s match, and the competitive spirit was as hot as the weather.

There was an extremely good turnout for the event with most rinks being used, and all who participated enjoyed the afternoon.

It was a nail biting finish that went down to the last bowl on the last end and the Captain’s team came

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Santa Maria hosts a bowls belter

BOWLS BATTLE: The event was a success on and off the field

out the winners by three shots.

The day finished off with a meal and a talent night which had some

hilarious moments to keep everyone entertained.

Anyone wishing to try their hand

at bowling or would like to come to the club day, please contact Susan Walker on 664 068 020.

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Hyundai Ioniq TEST DRIVE BY TIM SAUNDERS UNTIL I drove the Hyundai Ioniq my experience of hybrids was that they were dull, inefficient and slow.

My opinion has changed. During a weeklong test I drive the Ioniq to London and Chichester as well as pottering about locally.

And not once do I break into a sweat fretting about where the nearest petrol station can be found.

For those unfamiliar with hybrids they couple a petrol engine to an electric motor. The electric motor kicks in at low speeds making them more environmentally friendly than petrol or diesel vehicles. The electric motor is charged when the petrol engine is running.

A very light right foot and speeds typically of 30mph and under generally results in electric mode (EV) being engaged. However, there are occasions when EV mode fails to kick in and there is no rhyme nor reason why.

HYUNDAI LONIQ: The hybrid is an economical choice with luxury extras.

One such occasion is in heavy traffic in the capital when we all slow down to a crawl yet we are still running on petrol. This really shouldn’t be the case and is frustrating.

Even when reversing off the driveway it is the petrol engine that is called on most of the time. Yet when I shoot my video, as you can see at www.testdrives.biz, EV mode is engaged while I reverse.

There is a push button start and the driver must remember to unlock the foot operated parking brake, which takes a little getting used to.

Despite the Ioniq’s reliance on its petrol engine it is surprisingly economical. It can be driven at a good speed on the motorway without the worry that the fuel reserves are rapidly depleting. It will easily travel over 550

miles on a full tank of petrol.

Two years ago I drove both the Nissan and Toyota equivalents and this was never the case for me then, the driver was lucky to achieve 300 miles on a full tank. And the Toyota Prius is fitted with a 45-litre fuel tank just like the Hyundai Ioniq. However, the Prius is a 1.8-litre petrol compared to the Hyundai’s 1.6-litre unit. At the traffic lights the Ioniq swiftly pulls away.

Glancing at reviews of this car I am surprised that I cannot find a single complimentary one. They all complain about lack of speed and a general lacklustre appeal of this vehicle. My experience is an utter contrast. I find the design interesting and it is a well constructed five-door hatchback.

It’s ideal family transport easily accommo-

Jeep unveils new Wrangler THE latest generation of the Jeep Wrangler has been announced and is expected to make its showroom debut in the second half of this year.

The 4x4 will offer excellent levels of comfort and superior driving dynamics in both urban and off-road environments, Jeep said in a statement.

The Wrangler is set to feature two advanced fourwheel drive systems, Command-Trac and Rock Trac, Tru-Lock and rear axle lockers.

OFF ROADER: The Wrangler comes in the Rubicon trim (pictured) as well as the Sport and Sahara designs.

CREDIT: Jeep

It will also be fitted with Trac-lock limited slip differentials and electronic front sway bar disconnect. The features are set to make for a vehicle at ease on rough terrain and city streets, the company said.

The Wrangler will be offered in three different trim levels: Sport, Sahara and Rubicon. All these will be available in two or four-door models.

The Command-Trac four-wheel drive system will be available for the Sport and Sahara trim levels while Rock-Trac will feature in the Rubicon version.

The Rubicon model is designed specifically for more rugged terrain. It is set to offer added articulation and its sway bar disconnect system will be capable of delivering additional wheel travel on tough off-roading routes, Jeep said.

The company added that the design of the vehicle was ‘bold and rugged’ with a wide stance and lowered beltline, as well as large windows for better visibility.

The interior of the Jeep Wrangler is heritage inspired, according to Jeep. It features a horizontal dashboard design and vinylwrapped door trim panels which are soft to the touch.

Hyundai Ioniq 1.6GDi SE Hybrid Price: From €22,500 0-60mph: 10.9secs Top speed: 115mph Economy: 58mpg Watch the video at www.testdrives.biz. dating three car seats in the back. My only qualm is that the seat belt buckles in the rear fall too low into the seats, making it really really difficult to insert or remove a seat belt when there are three children’s car seats and space is tight.

But there is luxury; even the rear occupants enjoy heated seats, while the driver gets a heated steering wheel and even an air heated/cooled seat, as does their passenger.

Nissan turns new LEAF in 2018 TAKING centre stage at the Nissan stand during this year’s Geneva Motor Show was the Nissan LEAF. It is an all-electric, zero-emission model that is being ordered in Europe every 12 minutes, making it the continent’s fastest selling electric vehicle.

The Nissan LEAF is spearheading the company’s Intelligent Mobility vision, a symbol of its drive to create modern, dynamic and connected cars with renewable energy.

Technologies that made their debut on the LEAF are being rolled across Nissan’s range of passenger cars.

Its 40kWh battery is now available on the e-NV200 van, increasing its life by 60 per cent with no reduction in capacity.

The innovative ProPILOT advanced driver assistance technology will be available on Europe’s bestselling crossover, the Nissan Qashqai, from this month, and uses a 360 degree camera system.

Alongside this, the LEAF boasts a new e-pedal that engineers believe will allow users to drive 90 per cent of the time without touching the brake pedal, benefiting the environment hugely.

It is a beautifully linear and sensitive e-pedal where the slightest foot pressure propels the car forward, while the TFT display will show that the car is beginning to capture and store energy.

The interior of this model has had a stylish makeover, and noise in the cabin is at an unprecedented low.

The LEAF’s basic price is €24,950, which is €557 less than its predecessor.

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BMW i8 Roadster taking shape THE BMW plant in Leipzig has begun production on the much awaited BMW i8 Roadster.

It is a model that oozes all the freedom of open-top motoring for two with an electrically operated soft-top.

Underpinning an ever-increasing level of electric driving experience is an updated version of the lithium-ion battery.

The high-voltage unit is located centrally in the car’s underbody and boasts an energy capacity of 11.6kWh (up from 7.1).

Important for all potential buyers is

Credit: BMW Group

the distance that electric cars can travel, and the Roadster is now up to 53 kilometres (33 miles).

Leipzig Plant Director Hans-Peter Kemser said: “We are proud to produce another top notch product at our plant.

“An important factor for that is the know-how and long-time experience of our employees in the production of electric vehicles.”

The improved battery technology of the Roadster means more energy, with the engine now producing 143bhp.

It has similarities with the Coupe, using the same carbon-reinforced plastic core, whose rigid structure has maximised the size of the roof opening and negated the need for extra strengthening.

Storing the roof is designed to barely impede on luggage space, folding into a Z-shape, while average CO2 emissions are as low as 42g/km.

The market launch of the Roadster will take place in May 2018 and it will be priced at a very competitive €126,300.

EASY RIDE: The i8 Roadster is a hub of pioneering technology.

SEAT appoints new production vice-president THE Spanish car manufacturer SEAT has appointed Dr Christian Vollmer to head up its production operation, with a start date of July 1 2018.

Dr Vollmer will report directly to SEAT’s president Luca de Meo and will be responsible for managing the company’s three plants in Martorell, El Prat de Llobregat and Barcelona.

He will also work on the company’s digital transformation and Industry 4.0 strategies, as well as taking charge of promotion related to environmental sustainability and future mobility.

SEAT’s president said Dr Vollmer would give a further boost to the development of the company’s production processes.

“I am convinced that Dr Vollmer’s extensive experience will positively contribute to SEAT’s globalisation stage,” de Meo said.

“His appointment will enable us to keep making progress and evolving in such

APPOINTMENT: Dr Christian Vollmer will take over from Andreas Tostmann as the company’s head of important areas as Industry 4.0, digitisation and sustainability in SEAT’s production plants.”

Dr Vollmer will replace the outgoing Vice-President of Production Dr Andreas Tostmann, who is moving to Volkswagen’s Production and Logistics operation, SEAT said in a statement.

Dr Christian Vollmer is 48 years old and has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He has worked for the Volkswagen Group since 1999 and began his career at the group’s headquarters.