RTN Newspaper – Costa del Sol 20 - 26 July Issue 064

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Malaga airport chaos as Ryanair strike continues Fin Whales now appearing off the coast of Spain.

Endangered whales sighted off Spanish coast A POD of the endangered Fin Whales has been spotted off the coast in Spain near Gibraltar.

The Fin Whale was heavily hunted during the 20th century and is considered as an endangered species.

Closely related to the Humpback Whale its food consists of small schooling fish, squid and crustaceans.

The second largest mammal after the Blue Whale, it can grow up to 27 metres long and weigh over 100 tons.

In spite of its weight it is sometimes referred to as the greyhound of the sea due to the long slender body and the speed at which it can travel, is able to surpass even the fastest ocean liner.

Conservationists will be

happy to know that they are once again inhabiting the Atlantic Ocean.

HUNDREDS of passengers could be left stranded at Malaga airport as Ryanair continues strike action.

Up to 200 of the 830 flights Ryanair operates per day might be affected, with Malaga airport being the busiest route.

Delays and cancellations have already begun this week as passengers struggle to return from holiday destinations along the coast.

The airport is inundated with frustrated travellers who are experiencing delays of over four hours.

More airport staff have been employed to help cope with the ongoing situation.

In the first quarter the airline transported 2.1 million passengers between the Costa del Sol’s international airport and major European cities.

Ryanair at a gate in Malaga airport.

The company has offered alternative dates and routes to disappointed holidaymakers or full refunds for flights cancelled.

Further problems for the airport and the Spanish government will come next week during the walkout days next Wednesday and Thursday, given that under Irish law, crews are not forced to work minimum hours during industrial action and may not be legally obliged to comply with local legislation.

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Special relationship or wishful thinking?

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by John Smith

A FORMER British Ambassador to the USA, Sir Nigel Sheinwald, recently said that the special relationship between Britain and America during the Regan/Thatcher years was a myth.

He explained that Ronald Regan did not support Britain during the Falklands conflict and indeed kept Margaret Thatcher in the dark at the time of the invasion of Grenada, a member of the Commonwealth over which Queen Elizabeth II is Head of State.

The special relationship was first referred to by Winston Churchill but for many years, whilst it appeared to be a good idea, the reality has been that Britain has either been ignored or persuaded to get involved in military campaigns.

Now, of the 29 members of NATO who undertook to spend 2 per cent of GDP on defence, just five actually do so and they are USA (3.6), Greece (2.4), Estonia (2.1), UK (2.1) and Poland (2).

Spain spends just 0.9 per cent, even though it has a very successful military pro-

TOGETHER: The PM and President about to enjoy the evening at Blenheim Palace. duction industry and Germany who received special attention from President Trump puts just 1.2 per cent into the military.

As a businessman, rather than a statesman, President Trump suggested at the latest NATO summit that the spend by the USA was in order to protect the likes of Germany, a country which is now completely dependent upon Russia for supplies of natural gas.

He effectively asked why America should spend so much money to help defend Germany against Russia for Germany to spend billions of euros helping to keep the Russian economy strong.

It is a somewhat disingenuous argument as the amount spent is not compulsory and is not paid over to NATO but is the amount spent on the military of each country by their defence departments.

One Pole, who had grown up under com-

munist rule, has been quoted on social media and in the press as saying ‘Dear America, appreciate your allies, after all you don’t have all that many.’

After having fired a few telling shots to members of NATO and the EU, Donald Trump made it to the UK to meet his ‘new, old friend’ Theresa May who must have been mortified that he arranged to give an interview to The Sun newspaper, which was published as he arrived for dinner with the prime minister and her husband.

He made it clear that in his opinion, her blueprint for the UK divorce with the European Union would make it impossible to sign bilateral trade deal with the US. Commenting on the Chequers plan, which would keep the UK aligned with the EU on many trade regulations he said that accepted by the EU it ‘will definitely affect trade with the United States, unfortunately in a negative way.’

Adding, “I would have done it much differently, I actually told Theresa May how to do it but she didn’t agree, she didn’t listen to me. She wanted to go a different route.”

To say that the timing of his interview, and indeed entire visit, was unfortunate would be an understatement and just goes to support the suggestion that there is no special relationship, although he did later suggest that his comment was ‘fake news’ until the recorded interview was published.

In the words of 1970’s rock band Supertramp, ‘Crisis what Crisis?’

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Two arrested in drugs trafficking bust VISUAL IMPACT: Removing the illegal billboards.

Illegal billboards

MARBELLA Council has set about the removal of almost 30 empty billboards from various sites around the towns along the coast between Las Chapas, Marbella and San Pedro de Alcantara.

The illegal billboards that were erected without the correct permissions several years ago, did not conform to the required measure-

ments allowed to be situated in populated areas and by the side of the main A7 roads.

The council removed the billboards that measured 8 x 2 and 9 x 3 metres because they did not confirm to the necessary requirements.

The trade councillor responsible for the operation, Jose Eduardo Diaz, stressed that the removal of

the offending boards had been earmarked as ‘a priority for the government because there are elements that cause a great visual impact in the areas where they are located and their elimination improves the image of the municipality.’

Last month 20 billboards were removed from roundabouts and strategic locations in the area.

Tesla opens pop-up

TESLA, the luxury American car company, has opened its first pop-up shop in Puerto Banus.

The store located at the PYR Hotel will offer prospective clients the opportunity to learn more about the latest

models - Model S and Model X. Demonstrations will be given by team personnel and a chance to test drive one of the models on display.

The store will remain open until Friday August 31.

OFFICERS of the National Police have arrested two men in a pharmacy in Fuengirola, for alleged drug trafficking.

Police seized 13 grams of hashish, eight grams of marihuana,

and an undisclosed quantity of cocaine.

The men, aged 31 and 32, are of Senegalese origin and part of a criminal organisation.

All of the narcotics were arranged in individual doses, ready for

sale and consumption, and €635 was also discovered.

An investigation was started after police were tipped off about the illegal transactions, and set up surveillance equipment.

Call for action THE association of traders and businessmen in Benalmadena (ACEB) has called for urgent action to be taken against the illegal street sellers who are threatening their livelihood.

The group described the situation as critical and blame the lack of police and council representatives.

Shop owners claim that the competition is unfair, the illegal street sellers even displaying their goods in doorways of their premises.

In April a plan was agreed on by the mayors and councillors of Citizens Security, Commerce and Street Sales of Benalmadena and Torre-

molinos, together with the action group ACEB. It proposed greater coordination between the Local and National Police and that a campaign would be launched with leaflets distributed to raise awareness amongst the public of the illegality of the ‘looky-looky’ men. They stressed that by supporting and encouraging the street sellers there is a risk of unemployment in the areas due to the closure of businesses.

None of these proposals have, as yet been implemented causing further frustration.

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Street vandalism HE cost of vandalism, theft and destruction to public property in Marbella is reportedly as high as €500,000 per annum, according to a new report.

The half-yearly figures released by the town council give a breakdown of the funds spent repairing and replacing damage done in communal areas around the municipality.

Public parks and gardens have racked up a cost of €30,658 so far this year, with damages including defacing of public furniture and bins costing €4,500, destruction and theft of irrigation systems totalling €3,676 and breakages i n c h i l d r e n ’s p l a y a r e a s a n d dog parks amounting to €11,719.

A surprisingly high amount of damages recorded by the council between January and June appears to be the theft of plants, with €11,000 spent on replacing 5,238 flowers

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HIGH COSTS: €110,000 just to clean gum from the streets.

and plants.

Chewing gum and dog excrement were the front-runners on the expenditure list w i t h a s t a g g e r i n g € 11 0 , 0 0 0 spent cleaning discarded gum o ff t h e s t r e e t s a n d a f u r t h e r €70,000 wasted on removing dog faeces from public roads and pathways.

The mayor, Angeles Muñoz, has called for ‘Citizen Collabo-

r a t i o n ’ a n d s a i d “ We h a v e launched several campaigns aimed at raising awareness among all the neighbours, so that they are aware of what it costs us to clean up those antisocial gestures like not picking up dog faeces, which can also lead to a sanction, or the simple fact of throwing chewing gum on the floor and not into a rubbish bin. Money that

could be invested in other needs of the city.”

She went on to say, “It is important that all residents are aware that these events have an impact on everyone’s pocket, but also that they know that they can and should inform the city council of any break or damage they may have so that they can be repaired as soon as possible.”

Police investigate death of boy THE National Police are investigating the death of a 19year-old Colombian boy who died last Saturday morning in Benalmadena.

Emergency services were called on Saturday when it was reported that a young man was lying motionless on the floor.

Health personnel from the National and Local Police attended the scene.

Although his death was announced t o d a y, forensic tests are being carried out to determine the cause of death - evidence points towards alcohol poisoning.

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Investigation opens into baby death AN investigation has opened into the case of the new born baby found at the Environmental Rubbish dump in Casares. The case has been referred to Court No 4 in Estepona where the Judge has ordered a full inquiry.

Hospitals and Health Centres throughout the area are being asked to report any cases of women who had given birth or been attended to for symptoms relating to childbirth recently.

The investigation is complicated due to the fact that the waste treated at this tip is collected from 11 municipalities along the coast.

The new born baby was found in a grey plastic bin, used by all 11 areas for collecting organic waste.

By the time the workers had discovered the body, it was too late to detect exactly which area it had

come from.

The body of the baby was found at 10 o’clock on Saturday morning as workers were sorting out the rubbish deposited from collections the previous evening.

There was blood on the body but no signs of external injuries.

The process at the rubbish dump involves three stages, during the first two stages it is easy to determine the origin of the waste as it is sorted according to the collection area.

Unfortunately, the discovery wasn’t made until the third stage when all the collections from the various municipalities are gathered together.

The Guardia Civil were called to the scene. The site was closed and a thorough search carried out in an attempt to find anything that might be relative to the case.

Casares clean up CASARES Council has allocated €12,000 of funding to clear debris and rubbish from coastal areas around Casares Costa. The municipal plots around Marina de Casares and Camarate Urbanisation next to

the road are cleaned every summer to attract tourism and reduce the risk of fires.

Owners of private plots around the area are required by the local town council to clean their own plots.

FAKE NEWS: People were scammed with false documents.

Two women arrested in fraud scam OFFICERS of the National Police have arrested two Spanish women in Murcia, for alleged crimes of fraud and forgery.

The suspects, 30 and 35 years old, offered people loans online, ranging from €300 to €60,000, and asked for advance payments for

processing purposes.

The initial payments requested were in the region of €75 and €2,000, and the detainees were able to scam people out of a total of more than €10,000.

During their investigations, officers discovered around online 45 adver-

tisements, and of course the loans offered were never paid.

Police enquiries began after a complaint was filed from a resident in Fuengirola in relation to the forgery of his name and signature, with which the suspects were producing their false documents.

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Property taxes MANILVA Council has granted subsidies to almost 3,000 residents to reduce their IBI (property tax) by 30 per cent.

Applications for the grant were accepted for 2,880 residential properties and a further 47 for business premises.

The Minister for Financial Affairs, Marcos Ruiz, stressed the importance of these grants stating that by approving them it meant the loss of income of €400,000 for the town council.

In order to be considered for these subsidies, residents must prove that the said properties are in their name and, in the case of residential properties, that it is their home.

Last April the council were forced to cancel the grants they had approved due to a new bylaw that stated previous recipients are not allowed to reapply.

The government sub-delegation considered this to be illegal. They took the decision to revert to an old law allowing them to proceed with the subsidies.

This previous law that they applied expires this year, however Marcos Ruiz stated that the government sub-delegation are looking into various ways to allow them to lower the rate of the property tax (IBI).

The mayor, Mario Jimenez, said it is certainly not the aim of the council to increase taxes.

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ROUPS of young people arriving on the Costa del Sol for stag and hen party weekends are disrupting the lives of residents by their antisocial behaviour.

The coast has become a favourite choice of destination for these weekends, but already several towns and cities including Granada, Sevilla and Marbella have introduced restrictions to discourage this type of tourism.

Marbella Town Hall is introducing new by-laws in an effort to regain the exclusive image of the town. These include laws to impose a strict dress code, preventing seminudism in public places.

Bikinis and swimwear are only to be worn on the beaches or at swimming pools and men must wear a t-shirt or other top.

It will be forbidden to carry sex dolls or sex

Credit : Stag Marbella/Flickr

in Manilva

Costa disrupted by stag and hen weekends

HENPECKED: Locals are not happy with the revellers.

toys in public places and t-shirts with a symbol featuring intimate parts of the body will also be disallowed.

Fines of up to €750 will be imposed for anyone not complying with these regulations.

These restrictions will be carried out in all areas

of the popular holiday resort including the upmarket area of Puerto Banus.

Residents of Malaga City have formed an association, in order to put pressure on the relevant authorities in the city, to also take action against the hooliganism and van-

dalism caused by this type of tourist.

Javier Frutos, president of the Hoteliers Association said, “This is not the image we want and for this reason, many restaurants are refusing to serve them, applying their right of admission.”

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Drug traffickers caught SIX-HUNDRED kilos of hashish have been confiscated and six French suspects detained along with several fast SUVs in Girona, near the border between France and Spain.

It is believed that the traffickers, who were re-

Commercial centre construction THE president of the Algeciras Port Authority has officially announced that the opportunity to submit a tender for a 40,000 square metre project in La Linea de La Concepcion is now open.

The proposed project would include a commercial and leisure centre, as well as two new chiringuitos (beach clubs) alongside Marina Alcaidesa and Avenida Principe de Asturias.

The mayor of La Linea welcomed the news saying, “We will see how we progress with these series of projects which will be of great importance to this area.” He continued by adding, “We hope this soon becomes a reality.”

The successful bidder will be allowed 50 years to develop the commercial activities.

Babymoon break in Sotogrande THE former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews and his TV presenter wife Vogue Williams, who were married in a secret ceremony in June, jetted off for some peace and relaxation at the La Reserva de Sotogrande Resort and Hotel before the pending birth of their first child in a few weeks’ time.

siding in Fuengirola and Mijas and had picked up the shipment on the coast, planned to take the consignment to Dijon in the northeast of France.

The police had been following the offenders since the investigation began in May.

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Airbnb imposes cut-off registration date ANDALUCIA is cracking down on rental property licences, shadowing the regional government in the Balearics by insisting that Airbnb impose a

cut-off date in September for online registering.

Under the 2016 regional Andalucian law, any owner wanting to use a property for short term

rental (with some exceptions), must register the property with the Junta de Andalucia and obtain a tax registration number.

The Airbnb website,

which is one of the most popular holiday rental companies, will automatically remove any host from the site if the number has not been applied for.

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Impact of street vendors

THE issue of illegal street vendors along the Costa del Sol is in the spotlight again after the Association of Merchants and Entrepreneurs of Benalmadena (ACEB) described the situation as ‘critical.’

The president of the group, Rosa Maria Gonzalez Rubia, said that this year the problem is much greater, “with continuous complaints from traders and businessmen, especially on the seafront and the Puerto Deportivo.

“They are powerless to stop the unfair competition of this illegal activity, which often takes place right outside their own shop doors,” she added.

A shortage of police of-

BADLY HANDLED: Local authorities are under pressure to take more action.

ficers has been highlighted, and the council is being urged to do more.

There are plans to in-

troduce a public awareness campaign with leaflets and brochures reminding the public that

Tunnel vision

THE access tunnel to the port of La Duquesa has been embellished with a hand painted mural to welcome tourists and residents from the area.

Local artist, José María Tirado painted a marine motif representative of the town, depicting a fishing

the street vendors are illegal and are damaging local businesses and jobs.

boat riding on top of a whale. The Manilva Council assigned €2,500 to the project, with the aim of improving the aesthetics of the town and access points.

Assisted swimming areas ready MARBELLA has set up five assisted bathing areas at selected beaches throughout the municipality.

The assisted locations will enable people with disabilities to bathe in the sea using the help of professional life guards and an amphibious chair or hoist.

This free service will allow families to bring down their loved ones, whether an elderly relative, a person with disabilities or accident victim to the shore to enjoy an assisted swim w h e r e d e d i c a t e d s t a ff will escort them into the sea for 30 minutes bathing time.

Matías Francica, Director of the Salvage and Lifeguard Service of Marbella, has said that the response has been overwhelming. “I remember a woman

came with her teenage son, who had a significant disability due to a motorcycle accident, and when we were able to put him in the water the woman cried for joy to see her child being able to bathe in the sea,” he explained.

The five beaches are P i n o m a r, L a B a j a d i l l a near the fishing port in Marbella, El Faro beach near the lighthouse, La Salida beach on the San Pedro Paseo maritimo and El Rodeito Beach by Puerto Banus.

Access to this free service which will be provided until September 30 by the company Aquatic Media, awarded the Salvage and Lifeguard service, is made by appointment in the phone 607 310 261 bet w e e n 11 . 3 0 a m a n d 7.30pm.

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Lifeguards attend Congratulations to Nana sun protection Nicole and daughter Ashley seminar MUNICIPAL lifeguards and staff from various delegations participated in a Skin Cancer prevention course held at the Congress Palace in July.

The seminar held by health professionals was aimed to teach the lifeguards procedures and preventative measures they could demonstrate to bathers on Marbella beaches in an effort to combat risks involved with excessive sun exposure and skin cancer risks.

Councillor, Manuel Cardeña, explained that the seminar between other objectives was a chance for, ‘these professionals to develop proactive and preventive strategies of photo education in the shore and become good role models of photoprotection on our coasts’.

The seminar, organised by the Health Agency together with the Costa del Sol division of the Junta de Andalucía was attended by delegates from Marbella, Mijas and Fuengirola.

Patricia Marsh It’s just so sad that ppl do not respect what a litter bin is there for the use of, if you were to walk into someone’s home and left a trail of rubbish behind you and walk back out what would their reaction be?

CONGRATULATIONS: The family welcome Lake Maisie King-Wheeler.

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UCH respected character and spokeswoman for the United Nationalities of Marbella, Nicole King who pres e nts r a dio a nd TV shows on RTV Marbella , ha d to br e a k off r e c or ding whe n s he found out that daughter Ashley had gone into labour.

This was Ashley’s first birth which lasted some 11 hours before she and

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As some readers may know, as well as being a radio and TV presenter, Nicole King is also a weekly contributor to our sister publication Euro Weekly News where she talks about Marbella, its people and what makes the city so special.

The directors and staff of the EWN Media Group wish to send their congratulations to Ashley, James and of course the self-styled Nana Nicole.

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Wildfire on Costa del Sol contained

Sewage station relocation

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A WILDFIRE that broke out in Mijas has been stabilised.

Firefighters worked through the night to tackle the blaze, which broke out in La Majadilla.

Six aircraft were involved in the containment effort and specialist teams from INFOCA were joined by firefighters from Mijas, Fuengirola and Marbella.

Two houses were evacuated despite no damage to them and crews remained on the scene until it was fully extinguished.

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FIRED UP: Firefighters worked hard to contain the blaze.

AN estimated €6 million is to be spent on a project to relocate a sewage plant.

Details of the plan to move the plant at Los Monteros away from the beach, including the removal of 15 holding tanks, were revealed by Marbella mayor, Angeles Muñoz, together with the president of the Municipality Association, Margarita del Cid and Councillor for the Environment, Manuel Cardenas.

The Mayor said “It is a major project which Acosol is confronting after complaints from the public.” He also

pointed out that this will add 800 linear metres to the beach.

According to Munoz the work will commence in October and will take about a year to complete.

The project will be carried out in three phases: the first will be to relocate the substation. The second will focus on installing an emergency spillway and the third phase will concentrate on enhancing this stretch of coastline.

She then explained that the project includes reclaiming the beach at ‘La Adelfa’ in

the Bahia Marbella urbanisation and stressed that the new section of the Paseo Maritimo will be key to this as it will provide easier access to the beach.

Del Cid, for her part, emphasised the function of these installations. They are to channel sewage from Marbella and Ojen to the purification plant in Marbella.

She went on to say the project is the result of collaboration between administrations, enabling the improvement to integral sanitation and minimising impact on the landscape.

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Marbella Book Fair BOOK FAIR: Councillor Diaz making her announcement.

THE Marbella Book Fair will be held this year from today (Friday) until August 19.

The programme will include book presentations, book signings and workshops for children.

The fair will be held on the Paseo de la Alameda in Marbella, where this summer 18 booksellers stalls will be set up. The Councilor for Culture, Carmen Diaz, who presented the news said,

“This edition is complimented by the programming of ‘Marpoetica,’ a tribute to the bookstores, giving support to these businesses that are seeing huge competition from the internet.”

Man sentenced for breaking and entering A MAN has been given a two-year suspended sentence by a court in Malaga after breaking and entering a house in Marbella.

Two women were in the house when the man, who was wandering around the street in the early hours, kicked the door down causing damage estimated to be €590.

After entering the house, he became angry when the owners asked him to leave and grabbed one of the inhabitants by the throat, threatening to hit her with an ashtray. He was eventually arrested by the National Police.

The court heard that at the time of the offence, he was under the influence of drugs and not in any state of mind to acknowledge his actions.

They were also told that he had already paid for the damage to the door.

Although he was originally given a six-month prison term, the judge took into account his drug addiction and reduced the ruling to a suspended sentence provided he commits no more crimes during the next two years.

He was also fined €540.

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Prescription charges - reforms announced Credit: Carmen Monton Twitter

CARMEN MONTON, the Health Minister in the relatively new PSOE government in Madrid, has announced a series of healthcare reforms.

These are to include a gradual return to free prescriptions for state pensioners, and that includes those who receive a pension from another country.

Until around 2012, pensioners always used to get free prescriptions irrespective of their income.

It was at that point that the Partido Popular (PP) - in government at the time - introduced a 10 per cent charge for medication which also applies to people whose gross annual income is €18,000 or less.

It was soon realised after

ALL FREE: State pensioners to once again benefit from reforms. they were introduced that the charges were putting off a number of workers and pensioners from collecting their prescriptions or, indeed, stopping them taking their medication because of the extra expense.

Minister Monton said that ‘the most vulnerable pensioners, especially those on the lowest incomes, will be

the first to no longer pay any prescription changes.’

Further measures announced include making public healthcare free to everyone who lives in Spain, legally or otherwise, and irrespective of whether they’re at work or a pensioner. It’s estimated that this would benefit a further 280,000 people.

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POLICE PLEA: The councils want greater security for residents and tourists.

Mayors demand bigger police presence MANILVA and Casares mayors have urged the central government to increase law enforcement in an effort to reduce drug smuggling.

The spectacular highspeed chase that took place on Monday when a refuelling boat on a trafficking mission was caught on Sabinillas beach, has highlighted the increasing problem of drug trafficking along the coastal area west of Estepona.

The geographic location of Manilva, close to La Linea and the Gibraltar Strait, coupled with eight kilometres of long sandy beaches make it an easy target for drug traffickers to bring narcotics into Spain with fast speedboats and per-

sonal watercrafts.

The town mayor, Mario Jimenez described the incident on Monday as ‘an isolated case.’

He went on to say: “whilst I acknowledge that it was an unusual situation, the police’s actions did not take into account that there were beachgoers in the area.”

He also expressed his concern about the negative press and what effect it could have on tourism in the area.

The fight against trafficking is high priority for the town council. A few months ago, 630 kilos of hashish were seized on a nearby beach known as Tubalitas.

Currently Manilva only has 22 Guardia Civil officers working in the area

along with 30 policeman from the Local Police force.

The mayor has requested more law enforcement in the municipality, especially during the summer months when tourism can exceed 50,000.

Luis Callejon, president of the Association of Entrepreneurs and Hoteliers of the Costa del Sol (Aehcos) was quick to add: “If it were something that was repeated regularly, we would be the first to ask that barriers be put in place so that it does not happen again, but that does not mean that Malaga is not a safe destination. On the contrary, generally our destination is safe and peaceful.”

Migrant sea rescue OVER 100 migrants who were attempting to enter Spain on Sunday have been transported by officials to Tarifa and Algeciras ports.

Sixty-eight people, including a heavily pregnant woman, were taken to Tarifa port in the province of Cadiz.

Later in the day the coastguard ship ‘Maria Zambrano’ transferred a further 50 to the port of Algeciras.

The small boat containing 35 people, was spotted in Spanish waters just off the coast in La Linea by local authorities. Several of the boatload were children and at least

15 of them males of sub-Saharan origin.

The vessel was followed by two further dinghies, one with nine people and the third one containing a further six.

The Guardia Civil, Local Police and the Red Cross were notified to attend to the migrants when they arrived at both ports.

The total of migrants arriving in Spain over the weekend has surpassed 800, with portable cabins being erected in strategic locations to try and accommodate the massive influx.

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Franco supporters hold mass protest Credit: @KellyMartha/Twitte

HANDS OFF: Franco’s supporters block his tomb.

UPPORTERS from Spain’s far right political party protested outside the tomb of fascist dictator General Francisco Franco, as plans to exhume his body by the new socialist government move forward.

Over 1,000 supporters who describe the tomb as a ‘shrine to the Spanish ruler,’ gathered at the ‘Valley of the Fallen’ monument on Sun-

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day to attend mass and called for a ‘national, patriotic and religious pilgrimage’ as plans to exhume his body are pushed forward.

Despite the midday sun, demonstrators sang the famous anthem of the fascist Phalange party, ‘Cara al Sol’ and carried Francoist flags to show their support.

Both Franco and the founder of the Phalange party’s Jose Antonio Primo de

Rivera are interred at the controversial site.

The new government in Madrid wants to remove Franco’s remains and get rid of the monument that he built whilst he was in power calling it a ‘divisive symbol.’

They plan to turn the ‘Valley of the Fallen’ site, where victims from both sides of Spain’s Civil War are laid to rest, into a ‘memorial to the victims of fascism.’

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Book burning fest

by Michael Walsh

keyboardcosmetics@gmail.com IT is reported that ‘organisations fighting for racial justice’ accuse Amazon book publishers of being distributors for ‘supremacist, racist and Nazi products’.

Experience and common sense tell us that these weasel words are racist as they are solely aimed at removing the rights of ethnic-Europeans.

The intention of these shadowy groups is to remove all material that endorses racial equality for ethnic-Europeans.

Ethnic pride and preference is celebrated with the sole exception of White pride which is now dubbed ‘race hate.’ When ethnic-Europeans express preference for their own kind, as do 7.4 billion other people, it is classed as a criminal offence.

Hundreds of books that once educated and inspired people of all ethnicities have been furtively removed from library

ACCUSING AMAZON: Organisations fighting for racial justice. and book sellers’ shelves as being politically incorrect.

Books and theatre drama such as those of the venerable Enid Blyton and Agatha Christie have been purged or

rewritten. University rag-mags loaded with earthy English humour once raised enormous sums of money for charities.

They are no longer published as their content is deemed po-

litically incorrect. Great television shows like The Black and White Minstrel Show, television sitcoms and epic movies are no longer available.

Amazon has removed hundreds of book titles, many of which are sourced in academia. As a publisher I am familiar with the taboo titles. By no stretch of the imagination could these books be categorised as ‘supremacist,’ ‘racist’ or ‘Nazi.’ They simply challenge the prevailing orthodoxy.

Finnish political analyst Petri Krohn, says, “I have seen many users abandoning Facebook and moving to other social media platforms because they think that Facebook is nowadays too restrictive on their speech.”

In Soviet-occupied Europe, nonconformists used independent printers and underground publishers just as dissident writers in Britain and Europe do today.

Banned and censored dissident authors are now returning in droves to print-on-demand book publishers. The only downside is that orders need to be paid up front. But as print runs are now as low as 100 and priced at less than €5 per copy it would be a wise commercial decision anyway.

Amazon notoriously treats authors and employees as kitchen skivvies. The publisher skims 55 per cent off the cover price, profits further by loading shipping costs and pays its authors a miserly 8 per cent of the cover price after tax.

Sorry, Amazon, you are not ditching dissident authors, dissenting writers are ditching you. Don’t slam the door on your way out.

‘Here’s freedom to him who would speak; here’s freedom to him who would write; for there’s none ever feared that the truth should be heard; save he who the truth would indict!’ ~ Robert Burns.

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Council appoints more Local Police

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17 up to August 13.

Two of the additional police will be sourced through promotion of officers from other municipalities who wish to move to Marbella and grasp the opportunity to further their career.

The remaining nine positions include Chief Inspec-

tor, four Sub Inspectors and four officers.

Once the deadline expires and the council has reviewed all the applications they will issue a list of all the successful candidates as well as those that have been rejected.

The Socialist Councillor, Javier Porcuna recently urged the mayor, Angeles Muñoz to urgently make available additional Local Police to patrol Puerto Banus.

Mr Porcuna is concerned with the lack of security in the area especially at night when visitors to the port are leaving bars and nightclubs.

He said that between the hours of 4am and 7am there are only four policemen on duty and that these are the hours in which security becomes necessary.

Angeles Muñoz recently launched a campaign to crack down on anti-social behaviour in Marbella and Puerto Banus.

New by-laws are to be introduced and fines of up to €750 can be imposed on anyone considered to be causing disruption.

Photo credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella

ARBELLA Council first announced their intention to employ additional police in a bulletin issued on May 11.

On Monday July 16, they confirmed that they will be accepting applications for these positions as from July

Speaking the right language with €1.3 million restored building

STRAIGHT TALKING: The new facilities will greatly improve languages education.

MARBELLA mayor Angeles Muñoz has announced that the council will invest €1.3 million to transform a public building into an official School of Languages.

Located on Alfredo Palma Avenue, the building is 1,000 square metres and mayor Muñoz said: “We have had approval from the Junta de Andalucia and this is an important project that we have been requesting for some time.”

The council has been able to find the funds for the renovations works due to monies recovered from legal cases of corruption, including the infamous ‘Malaya’ case.

The new premises will have 11 classrooms, a multipurpose room, a library, an archive space, among other facilities.

Mayor Muñoz expects the School of Languages to be up and running by September 2009.

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vox pop Do you think that the US and the UK have a special relationship?

Name: Keith Age: On holiday: Live here Where from: St Helens

Name: Graham Southam Age: 52 On holiday: Yes Where from: Middlesborough

we need to make sure we have good relations with the big powers, so it’s in our interest to keep Trump onside.

Name: Tony and Linda Shirley NO! The Brits are too full of their own Yes. There is so much history Age: 66 importance. When they leave the EU there, we are allies after On holiday: Yes they will be even less influential. all. The US is closer to Where from: Liverpool Trump is straight talking but it’s with us than with anyone forked tongue. He’s not to be trusted, else. Some of Yes. Millions lost their he’s a crooked businessman turned Trump’s ideas are lives on the same side crooked politician. good, some are during the World I feel sorry for Theresa May. She’s in bad. I don’t Wars, so there is a a no-win situation and has a terribly diffi- agree with what deep connection cult job. I think she’s one of he’s doing with there. the more genuine tariffs, a trade The relationship politicians. I’m war is stupid. between the surprised that B u t countries she menwe’ve alobviously tioned that ways been goes up HISTORY: We are Trump adclose to a n d d o w n allies. vised her America afdependto sue the ter the two ing on EU! But World Wars. All the presi- what is happening. t h e n dents and prime ministers But we will always Trump washave got on, and there has b e c l o s e , p e o p l e n’t too nice been lots of trade. don’t realise all the about her beBuilding the wall, though, is i n t e l l i g e n c e s h a r i n g fore he flew a l s o p r e t t y s t u p i d s t u ff , n o t t h a t g o e s o n : G C H Q KEITH: Feels sorry for over and changed sure what he’s thinking there. and the Pentagon. etc, May. his tune!

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that we don’t see.

Trump is a clown but he says what he thinks. He does say stupid things though and then says the opposite.

We’ll get a trade deal with the US, you can sit down with them and discuss things. You can’t do that with the EU! Name: Anonymous Age: On holiday: Yes Where from: Sweden Well Trump is a businessman and he treats politics in the same way. He’s not bothered about the EU because it doesn’t affect him.

If he can get a trade deal with the UK, that’s all he cares about. I think Theresa May will try to flirt with him now to get the trade deal, as Brexit gives her the chance to do that.

CLOSE: Shared intelligence.

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More or e - i root-changing verbs Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

WE finished off last week’s article on our third category of root-changing verbs, namely ‘e to i.’ This root change only occurs in the ‘-ir’ group of verbs and, as we said, some of the most common ones are: decir (to say, to tell), pedir (to ask for, to order), medir (to measure), seguir (to follow, to continue) and repetir (to repeat).

We looked at the example ‘pedir’ (to ask for, to request, to order) and that is where we will start off from today, as it is a nice clear one to understand: pido pides pide

pedimos pedís piden

As you can see, there are certain constants here which apply to all root-

changing verbs. The first is, of course, that the endings are the same as for all ‘-ir’ verbs. The second is that the root changes, in this case ‘e to i,’ occur in the first, second and third persons singular and the third person plural (pido, pides, pide, piden).

The first and second persons plural revert to the same root as the infinitive of the verb (pedimos, pedís). Finally, the beat or emphasis in each case falls on the changed roots where they occur, and on the endings ‘-imos and -ís’ where the root change doesn’t occur.

All of that is identical in principle to all other root-changing verbs. The part that perhaps makes these ‘e to i’ verbs appear more confusing is that there is an inverse relationship between what is happening to the root and what is happening to the endings, since the ‘-ir’ verb endings involve the letter ‘e’ except in first and second persons plural where they involve the letter ‘i’ giving us ‘pides’ (you order singular you)and ‘pedís’ (you order plural you).

ing verb, but the first person singular is ‘tengo,’ which of course we all know means ‘I have.’ The point was made quite clearly that just because there is a variation in the first person singular, this does not mean that the verb can be counted as ‘irregular,’ as they follow regular patterns in all other changes.

Now, this same ‘one-off’ sort of variation occurs with some or our ‘i to e’ root changing verbs. By far the most common is the verb ‘decir’ (to say, to tell). We hear this used constantly, so it’s one we need to understand properly. This is how it goes: Now, quite a few articles ago I mentioned the fact that there are some verbs in all of these categories and groups, both standard and root-changing, which ‘do their own thing’ in the first person singular.

We looked at one or two examples like ‘hacer’ (to do) ... ‘hago’ (I do) and ‘salir’ (to go out) ... ‘salgo’ (I go out).

Another very familiar example is ‘tener.’ This is an ‘e to ie’ root-chang-

digo dices dice

As you can see, we are looking at a straightforward ‘e to i’ root-changing -ir verb, with a variant first person singular.

To be perfectly frank, if you managed to read and understand that last statement without batting an eyelid, take it from me, you’re getting somewhere!

See you next week.

UNLIKE gold, ‘time’ is a depreciating asset.

The earlier we invest in time, the more valuable it is, each day its value decreases until it becomes of no use to us, we all eventually ‘run out of time.’

Of course we cannot really compare time to a tangible asset but the concept of doing so is an interesting one. The most valuable gift we can give is our time, as we’ll never get it back.

Those who are fortunate enough to find themselves with plenty of time will appreciate the wonders it can offer, allowing them to choose how to make good use of it, or sadly in many cases, not appreciate its value at all.

A colleague of mine once said to me that he was not looking forward to his family holiday because he was dreading

having to return to work. He was denying himself the joyful happy moments that were approaching, his thoughts were too far in the future and of a negative nature.

There is so much emphasis on time and most of us feel we do not have enough of it. Time seems to fly by when we’re enjoying life and slows down when we’re not, there is also the perception that when we were young life seemed so slow and as we age time passes by so much quicker.

The way to really embrace and maximise time is to appreciate the present moment. Many of us are either dwelling on the past or worrying about the future which really is just a ‘waste of time.’

Our sense of self is then defined and we are never living in the present moment which is all we have. If we are constantly looking to the future and treating the now as a means to an end, we can never truly appreciate life.

If the journey to achieve a goal in life is fraught with difficulties for you and others around you, the perception that a future event will bring us happiness is just that.

Most of our thoughts are the same we

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Why time is more valuable than gold? by Robert Shallis

decimos decís dicen

VALUABLE TIME: Enjoy the present, it’s a ‘gift.’ had the day before, this merely equates to living in the past and getting the same result in our life. Instead of living our lives in this habitual pattern, we can create our future by changing that pattern, and choose to be in the moment. If we can be consistent, we will see a change.

Remember that how we think and feel creates our current state of being.

I invite you not to look back with

anger or resentment, or forward in fear or worry. The only thing we have is the now.

If we ask ourselves, where are we? what time is it? The answer will always be, we are here. It is now.

We can be sure of our past but not our future so the phrase ‘there’s no time like the present’ has profound meaning.

It is called present for a reason, it is a gift, be grateful and embrace it.

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by Colin Bird

WE were talking the other day about where we were and what we remember doing when certain historic events occurred, and the classic opener was: ‘What were you doing when you heard about the assassination of JFK in Dallas?’

This was in 1963 of course and my group of friends recounted their memories from that time as I remained silent.

‘What about you?’ one of them asked me after they had exhausted their stories.

“Let’s put it this way,” I said, “I would have been in the park with my girlfriend at about the time it happened, and when we arrived back at her house we heard the news on TV, so I do not intend going into the details of what I was doing at the exact moment, as it’s a very personal matter.” ... And we moved on.

Another massive event that is etched in everybody’s minds is 9/11 and the World Trade Centre terror attack in New York.

We all had tales to tell about that awful day and how we had watched the drama unfold on television, and could not make

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REMEMBER WHEN?: One of those special moments.

up our minds whether we were watching an actual event or a very realistic disaster movie.

The princess and I were travelling to one of the Greek Islands just two days later, and as expected all flights from Gatwick were delayed due to the extra

massive security screen that had been put in place.

Worryingly though, there was the usual relaxed atmosphere at Skiathos airport when we arrived and again two weeks later when we left.

We covered Neil Armstrong’s first

steps on the Moon and Live Aid, and cheekily, someone asked me if I remember what I was doing when I heard that the Normans had come ashore at Hastings.

But apart from the world-changing events that everyone can relate to, each of us will also have personal memories of episodes that, whilst inconsequential to others, may have marked specific periods in our lives and can always be recalled in graphic detail.

Like the first time I saw Elton John on the Saturday night BBC TV show In Concert in 1970. It knocked my socks off, and the first thing I did on Monday morning was to go out and buy his first album.

We related a few personal memories along those lines, then because of the recent football World Cup tournament in Russia, I was asked what I had been doing when England won the trophy in 1966. We all looked at the questioner with mouths open.

“Umm let me see,” I said, as I pretended to ponder the question. “Oh I know ... I was watching the World Cup final on telly you dweeb!” And we all fell about laughing.

It was one of those Trigger/Del Boy moments.

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WHILST many think that the use of the donkeys of Mijas as taxis has been going on for hundreds of years, this is far from the case.

In actual fact, local residents in Mijas Pueblo used to ride donkeys to and from the fields to work and as tourism increased, so visitors in the 1960’s asked to have photographs taken with them.

This grew into a business but it’s not a piece of Spanish history and there is no doubt that the donkeys don’t appear to be that well looked after.

Many people want to see the taxis banned and there is certainly a dichotomy of opinion with the local council and the opposition in dispute over the proposal.

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The Last Diamond The Hurricane Heist: The Eye of the Storm 7:00am Tommy's Honour 9:10am An Ordinary Man 11:00am Renegades 1:00pm Thor: Ragnarok 3:15pm Tommy's Honour 5:15pm An Ordinary Man 7:00pm Renegades 9:00pm Thor: Ragnarok 11:15pm Happy Death Day 1:00am Realive 2:50am 22 Chaser 4:40am Happy Death Day Groundhog Day gets dark as a college birthday girl finds herself repeating the same deadly day over and over

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8:30am The Dengineers 9:00am Naomi's Nightmares of Nature 9:30am Deadly Dinosaurs with Steve Backshall 10:00am David Attenbrough's Natural Curiosities 10:25am Animal Odd Couples 11:25am Coast 12:00pm Second Chance Summer: Tuscany 1:00pm Simply Nigella 1:30pm Kew on a Plate 2:30pm Garden Rescue 3:15pm Wanted Down Under 4:00pm Money for Nothing 5:00pm Ben and James Versus the Arabian Desert 6:00pm Flog It! 6:50pm Natural World 7:50pm BBC Proms Extra 8:30pm Dad's Army 9:00pm Golf 11:00pm QI XL

8:10am Ninjago: Possession 8:30am The Haunted Hathaways 8:55am Drop Dead Weird 9:25am ITV News 9:30am Zoe Ball on Saturday 10:25am Who's Doing the Dishes?

11:25am Info not available 11:45am Info not available 12:45pm Info not available 1:50pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:00pm To be Announced 3:00pm Catchphrase 3:45pm Tenable 4:45pm Tipping Point 5:45pm The Chase 6:45pm ITV Evening News 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:15pm Info not available 9:00pm The Voice Kids 10:30pm ITV News 10:50pm The Bourne Ultimatum

10:55am 11:20am 11:50am 12:20pm 1:20pm 1:50pm 2:20pm 2:50pm 3:25pm 3:55pm

The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons The Simpsons Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it Channel 4 News Formula 1 Inside Bentley: A Great British Motor Car Great Canal Journeys Kingsman: The Secret Service The Visit Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

12:10pm Police Interceptors 1:10pm Police Interceptors 2:10pm Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 3:10pm Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 4:10pm Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 5:10pm Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 6:10pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

7:05pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

8:00pm Blind Date 9:00pm Before They Were Stars 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Victoria Wood: Her Life as Seen on TV 11:00pm Victoria Wood: Live 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am GPs: Behind Closed Doors

4:40am 6:30am 7:00am 9:00am 11:00am

12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:15pm 1:30pm

9:30am Countryfile 10:25am The Beechgrove Garden 10:55am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm The Best Dishes Ever 1:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 2:00pm Athletics: London Anniversary Games 5:30pm Flog It! 6:30pm Secrets of Silicon Valley 7:30pm Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 8:00pm Inside the Factory 9:00pm Golf 11:00pm Shankly: The Man Who Changed Football 12:30am Idris Elba King of Speed

8:10am Ninjago: Possession 8:30am The Haunted Hathaways 8:55am Drop Dead Weird 9:25am ITV News 9:30am Zoe Ball on Sunday 10:25am Who's Doing the Dishes?

11:15am Midsomer Murders 1:10pm ITV Lunchtime News 1:20pm The Voice Kids Final 2:50pm Mamma Mia! 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Paul O'grady: For the Love of Dogs 7:30pm ITV Evening News 7:45pm Regional News and Weather 8:00pm Vera 10:00pm Unforgotten 11:00pm ITV News 11:20pm To be Announced

7:15am 7:40am 8:05am 8:30am

King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Sunday Brunch The Simpsons The Simpsons The Boxtrolls Bang on Budget Homes by the Med Location, Location, Location Channel 4 News Formula 1 The Handmaid's Tale Artist in Residence: The Sex Clinic Stonehearst Asylum

11:00am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am Blind Date 12:30pm Police Interceptors 1:20pm The Dark Crystal 2:20pm Access 2:25pm The Dark Crystal 3:15pm Labyrinth 4:15pm Access 4:20pm Labyrinth 5:15pm Nanny McPhee 6:15pm Access 6:20pm Nanny McPhee 7:05pm Wonderful World of Puppies 8:05pm Chuckle Time with the Chuckle Brothers 8:55pm 5 News 9:00pm Funniest Celeb Talent Show Moments Ever 10:00pm 21 Jump Street 11:00pm News Update 11:05pm 21 Jump Street

EFL Goals: Championship 2:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 3:00pm Play-Off Final Highlights 4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 5:00pm Football's Greatest Head to Head 5:30pm SPFL Round Up 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 8:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 9:00pm SPFL Round Up 9:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 10:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 11:00pm Football Godfathers

SATURDAY 7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Nadiya's Family Favourites 1:00pm Athletics 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Athletics: London Anniversary Games 5:00pm Athletics: World Cup Highlights 6:05pm Wedding Day Winners 7:05pm BBC News 7:15pm Regional News 7:18pm Weather 7:20pm Wreck-it Ralph 8:55pm Pointless 9:40pm Casualty 10:30pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 11:00pm BBC News 11:15pm Weather 11:20pm Pretty Woman

4:55pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 12:35am 2:10am

12:50pm 3:10pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 9:00pm

11:15pm 1:00am

Happy Death Day Anon: Special Tommy's Honour Renegades An Ordinary Man A Bosnian Serb army general accused of war crimes and forced to go into hiding develops a relationship with his young maid.

Thor: Ragnarok The Shanghai Job Tommy's Honour Renegades Thor: Ragnarok Thor has his work cut out after being banished to a remote junk planet and forced into gladiatorial combat.

The Shanghai Job Happy Death Day

3:35pm 4:00pm 4:15pm 4:30pm 4:45pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:15pm 6:30pm 6:45pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:15pm 8:30pm 8:45pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 9:50pm 11:55pm

EFL Play-Off Highlights EFL Play-Off Highlights EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Live Chinese Super League One2eleven EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Play-Off Final Highlights EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Season Review EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Football Years One2eleven Football Football Years

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

Sunday Politics Bargain Hunt BBC News Weather for the Week Ahead Garden Rescue Money for Nothing Escape to the Country Lifeline Songs of Praise Animals Behaving Badly Eat Well for Less BBC News Regional News Weather Countryfile Antiques Roadshow Poldark BBC News

8:55am 9:25am 10:00am 10:30am 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 4:20pm 5:20pm 6:20pm 7:20pm 7:45pm 10:00pm 11:10pm 12:05am

7:00am Renegades 8:50am The Shanghai Job 10:35am Same Kind of Different as Me 12:45pm Thor: Ragnarok 3:00pm Tommy's Honour 5:00pm Renegades 6:50pm Same Kind of Different as Me 9:00pm Thor: Ragnarok 11:15pm The Shanghai Job Tasked with transporting a valuable antique, a down-on-his-luck bodyguard finds himself fighting for his life on the streets of Shanghai.

1:00am Realive 2:50am Happy Death Day 4:40am An Ordinary Man

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

One2eleven Football's Greatest One2eleven Live Chinese Super League One2eleven Football's Greatest One2eleven Football's Greatest Teams Football's Greatest Teams One2eleven One2eleven Football's Greatest Football's Greatest Football Countdowns Football Countdowns Football Countdowns Football Countdowns Football Countdowns Football Countdowns Football Countdowns

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MONDAY 12:00pm Heir Hunters with Michael Buerk 12:45pm The Farmer's Country Showdown 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Red Rock 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Celebrity Money for Nothing 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Impossible 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Elephants on the Move 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm The Fake Murder that Fooled the World – Panorama 10:00pm Who Do You Think You Are?

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

Antiques Roadshow Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Week in Parliament The Daily Politics Perfection Getting the Builders in For What It's Worth Nature's Weirdest Events Madagascar Antiques Road Trip Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Back in Time for Tea Nadiya's Family Favourites University Challenge Versailles QI Newsnight Weather The Five Billion

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 Regional News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Give it a Year 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Lewis 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm Regional News and Weather

10:35am Frasier 11:05am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:00pm The Simpsons 12:30pm The Simpsons 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm How to Get Rich Quick 10:00pm Our Guy in Russia 11:00pm Who is America?

11:40pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 12:45am Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back

9:55am Nella the Princess Knight 10:05am Mofy 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm On Benefits: Breadline Brits 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime National and international news.

1:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Cagney and Lacey 4:15pm Past Malice: An Emma Fielding Mystery 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Sinkholes 9:00pm Police Interceptors 10:00pm Crimewave 2018: Lawless Britain

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Special 7:00am Realive 9:00am Same Kind of Different as Me 11:10am The Shanghai Job 1:00pm Thor: Ragnarok 3:20pm Daphne 5:05pm Same Kind of Different as Me 7:15pm The Shanghai Job 9:00pm Thor: Ragnarok 11:15pm Daphne 12:50am An Ordinary Man A Bosnian Serb army general accused of war crimes and forced to go into hiding develops a relationship with his young maid.

2:35am 22 Chaser 4:30am Realive

12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm

How the NHS Changed Our World Caught Red Handed Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics The Super League Show Getting the Builders in For What It's Worth Nature's Weirdest Events Madagascar Antiques Road Trip Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Back in Time for Tea Inside the Factory The Five Billion Pound Super Sewer Live at the Apollo 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 Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 9:00pm Love Your Garden 10:00pm Long Lost Family Australia 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm The Frankenstein Chronicles

9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:00pm The Simpsons 12:30pm The Simpsons 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Ackley Bridge 10:00pm 999: What's Your Emergency?

11:00pm Gogglebox

10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm

4:30am Realive 6:30am The Hurricane Heist: The Eye of the Storm 7:00am Top Ten Show, the 2018 7:20am An Ordinary Man 9:10am Same Kind of Different as Me 11:25am Thor: Ragnarok Thor has his work cut out after being banished to a remote junk planet and forced into gladiatorial combat 1:45pm Daphne 3:25pm Heartlock 5:10pm The Shanghai Job 6:50pm Same Kind of Different as Me 9:00pm Thor: Ragnarok 11:15pm Heartlock 1:00am The Shanghai Job 2:45am An Ordinary Man

4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 5:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 5:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 5:30pm SPFL Round Up 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 8:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 9:00pm SPFL Round Up 9:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 9:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 10:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 11:00pm Wolves: In the Wolf Pack

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2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:25pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 9:45pm 10:00pm 12:05am

One2eleven SPFL Greatest Games Football's Greatest Football's Greatest Teams EFL Goals: Championship EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 Championship Season Review Football's Greatest Football's Greatest Teams SPFL Greatest Games Info not available EFL Greatest Games EFL Goals: Championship EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 SPFL Round Up SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games Info not available MLS Round Up Show

TUESDAY 12:45pm The Farmers' Country Showdown 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Red Rock 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Celebrity Money for Nothing 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Impossible 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Our Girl 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News

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

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

The Wright Stuff On Benefits 5 News Lunchtime GPs: Behind Closed Doors Access Home and Away Neighbours Cagney and Lacey A Wife's Nightmare 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Wonderful World of Puppies The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies Traffic Cops Gangland The Football Factory Super Casino GPs: Behind Closed Doors

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

Impossible BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show Fake Britain Animals Behaving Badly DIY SOS the Big Build BBC News at Ten BBC London News A Question of Sport Live From the BBC

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

Antiques Road Trip Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Back in Time for Tea Hairy Bikers' Mediterranean Adventure Picnic at Hanging Rock Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Newsnight No More Boys and Girls: Can Our Kids Go Gender Free?

4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm

Jungle Atlantis Antiques Road Trip Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Hairy Bikers' Mediterranean Adventure Inventing the Impossible: The Big Life Fix Horizon: Spina Bifida and Me Quacks Newsnight Hospital

6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm

9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:45pm

Tenable Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury Coronation Street The Bletchley Circle ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Britain's Busiest Airport - Heathrow

1:00pm 1:05pm 2:05pm 3:10pm 4:00pm

Channel 4 News Come Dine with Me Find it, Fix it, Flog it Countdown A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Live Well for Longer 10:00pm 24 Hours in a and E 11:00pm Stath Lets Flats 11:30pm 999: What's Your Emergency?

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

Access Home and Away Neighbours Cagney and Lacey Heart of Murder 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Funniest Ever Celebrity Moments 9:00pm The Highland Midwife 10:00pm Undercover Coppers 11:00pm Britain Under Attack: Criminals Caught on Camera

3:15pm 5:05pm

An Ordinary Man Same Kind of Different as Me 7:15pm The Shanghai Job 9:00pm Thor: Ragnarok 11:15pm Jupiter's Moon Award-winning scifi following a Syrian refugee who discovers he can fly after being shot by a trigger-happy immigration officer.

1:25am Heartlock 3:10am Daphne 4:45am An Ordinary Man

5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm

6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

7:00am 22 Chaser 8:50am Same Kind of Different as Me 11:00am Daphne 12:45pm Thor: Ragnarok 3:05pm Road Hard 5:00pm The Shanghai Job 6:50pm Same Kind of Different as Me 9:00pm Thor: Ragnarok 11:15pm Road Hard 1:00am The Shanghai Job 2:40am Heartlock 4:20am Jupiter's Moon

10:00am SPFL Greatest Games 10:15am SPFL Greatest Games 10:30am SPFL Round Up 10:45am SPFL Round Up 11:00am Play-Off Final Highlights 12:00pm One2eleven 12:15pm One2eleven 12:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 12:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:00pm Football's Greatest 1:30pm Football's Greatest

SPFL Round Up Football Years Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 8:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 9:00pm SPFL Round Up 9:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 9:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 10:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 11:00pm Championship Season Review

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Escape to the Country 4:30pm Celebrity Money for Nothing 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Impossible 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Eat Well for Less 10:00pm Keeping Faith 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News

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

11:00pm 11:30pm 11:45pm 12:45am 1:10am 4:00am

The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Eat, Shop, Save Emmerdale Birds of a Feather Our Shirley Valentine Summer ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Unforgotten Give it a Year Jackpot247 ITV Nightscreen

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

Countdown A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun The £100k Drop Come Dine with Me The Simpsons The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News George Clarke's Old House, New Home Prison Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back Who is America?

Our Guy in Russia

Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Mission: Impossible - Fallout Special 8:30pm Caught on Camera 9:00pm Bad Tenants: Disturbing the Peace 10:00pm Eamonn and Ruth: How the Other Half Lives 11:00pm Fall of the Krays 1:15am Super Casino 4:10am GPs: Behind Closed Doors

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Time Out

Age Concern Fuengirola y Mijas THIS very worthy and helpful charity has to some extent become a victim of its own success and is appealing for help from the community.

Their charity shop in C/Francisco Cano, Los Boliches, is known for selling quality items at low prices and the high demand for their goods and services means they are running out of summer merchandise.

In addition, the shop volunteers are also being kept very busy and could do with some more help.

They are therefore asking residents to help them obtain more stock of good quality summer clothing, so please look in your drawers and wardrobes They also need more volunteers to help in the

shop which means just a few hours one morning a week, it’s guaranteed to be fun and is a way to make new friends with a team of super people.

You can offer your services by visiting the shop any weekday between 10.30am and 2pm.

They also need drivers with their own car and it is a really rewarding job taking clients to their hospital or doctor’s appointments.

Again, it’s just a few hours a week and no language skills required but all of these roles make a real difference in helping the charity to help others.

As a charity they will soon be celebrating their fourth year whilst the shop recently passed its first birthday milestone.

Age Concern also has an opportunity for some-

one to take on the role of volunteer Care Equipment Manager and the job does require a degree of flexibility to meet clients’ needs.

Here is a chance to make a real difference to the lives of their less mobile clients and no experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

The role requires keeping inventory of stock, minimal paperwork and great customer service, and a car is essential but expenses will be paid.

For this role, please call Steve Marshall on 686 289 904.

To volunteer as a shop helper or to offer new stock for the shock, please call into the shop or call their Hotline on 686 289 904 any weekday from 10am to 7pm.

Apart from the fact that

CHARITY: The shop just needs additional stock and volunteers.

you will be helping provide services to those in need locally, without this type of charity working for the elderly in the commu-

nity, life for many would be a lot worse.

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Time Out

Tribute to the King Photo Credit: Ricky Lavazza

THERE is no question that Ricky Lavazza - the singer with a large following along the Costa del Sol - is going to provide an evening of real entertainment when he pays his annual tribute to Elvis.

He says that he has been a fan of the King for as long as he can remember and entered the GMTV Nationwide Search for Elvis competition whilst still an amateur as long ago as 1991, reaching the final 10 times before the title went to a full-time tribute artist and he decided to turn professional.

With wife Joanne, he travelled to Graceland on the 35th anniversary of the death of Elvis, has performed at the invitation of the UK Fan Club in Memphis and is a regular star-turn at the annual Elvis week in Benidorm.

Ricky is not an Elvis impersonator but he is now planning this special performance to take place at the Moonlight Cabaret Lounge in Benalmadena on Thursday August 16, where he will present his tribute to the King on the 41st anniversary of his death.

R i c k y w i l l b e d u s t i n g o ff h i s E l v i s jumpsuit - specially created for him by one of Elvis’s tailors - as he gets ready

ANNUAL TRIBUTE: Ricky is Elvis. to run through the entire Elvis songbook, backed by fellow Welsh singers the female duo of Mills and Boone.

Tickets for this heartfelt tribute cost just â‚Ź15 from the Sunset Beach Hotel Leisure Desk, online at www.lava-pro duction.rocks or by calling 695 887 366.

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Time Out This week Celebrity Chef from Ready Steady Cook & Master Chef Steven Saunders, proprietor of The Little Geranium in La Cala creates an easy to prepare slow cooked pink salmon ideal for Dame Barbara Cartland!

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

www.thelittlegeranium.com DELICATE and delicious, salmon has long been a staple fish in cuisines around the world.

A favourite dish of Margaret Thatcher and Dame Barbara Cartland who were both clients of mine at my Pink Geranium in the 80’s and early 90’s.

Barbara always wore pink in my restaurant and often ordered salmon. As an ingredient salmon offers great versatility, served raw as sashimi or a tartare, smoked freshly, cured

with a multiplicity of ingredients, gently poached, roasted or fried - there are a whole lot of preparations for this fish, with chefs creating new recipes all the time.

I am not really sure why salmon is so expensive in Spain. It is more than twice the price of sea bass. Even more expensive is wild salmon which is available from June until the end of September, but you can get Alaskan wild salmon until the end of October.

It is not easy to get wild salmon in Spain maybe because it’s so expensive there is little demand? Until recently at The Little Geranium we only sold a small amount of salmon but then I met Edward, a client of mine.

Edward is director of a company called Salma in Norway who started supplying me fantastic salmon. Salma is one of Norway’s largest producers of Atlantic salmon. It has earned an enviable reputation for producing high quality salmon. Since dealing with Norway, I am now buying the organic salmon which is delicious.

So what is organic salmon?

Some of the main criteria for organic

Organic salmon, teriyaki glaze, tempura mussels & bok choy Ingredients (serves 2) 2 x Organic/ Norwegian salmon fillets weighing approx. 150g each (skin on) I head of bok choy or choi sum 2 teaspoons sesame oil Approx. 12 large cooked mussels Tempura batter (see recipe below) 1 sprig of rosemary 50g of unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove peeled and sliced

Teriyaki Sauce ingredients • 2 tablespoons soy sauce • 1 tablespoon water • 1 tablespoon cornflour • 3 tablespoons honey to taste • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar to taste • 2 tablespoons orange juice • 1 clove garlic minced ( chopped finely) • 1 teaspoon grated ginger • Juice of ½ lemon

Method • In a small bowl whisk soy sauce, water, and cornflour together until smooth. Add the additional ingredients you are using (vinegar, garlic, ginger, etc.)

• Heat over medium-high heat until warm and then whisk in honey until dissolved.

salmon are: • The pen has to be a certain size so that the fish can swim more naturally unlike farmed salmon.

• The organic salmon is fed with maritime feed, made from off cuts from fish - it’s an absolute demand that the fish used in the feed derives from sustainable fisheries • The pigmentation used is Panaferd which is a natural colourant. This gives the salmon the same natural colour as wild salmon.

• The nets are not treated with anti-fouling which contains copper. This will have less impact on the environment.

• If fish have to be treated by medications, the period is twice as long as conventional salmon.

I really want to show it off so the first thing I must do is convince people to order it slightly pink. By keeping it pink we mean slightly undercooked.

I leave the skin on and cook it really crispy skin down in a hot pan but I don’t turn the salmon over. Once the skin is crispy I turn the heat down and cook it really slowly, this way the heat slowly penetrates through the fish without drying it out and then at the very last minute flip the salmon over and serve immediately.

Crispy skin, moist soft fish, now all it needs is a great sauce and you will have the most amazing meal and it’s easy to prepare. I am leaning into oriental flavours here to bring out some interesting and exciting flavours which enhance but don’t overpower the salmon. It’s important not to overpower it with too much of the sauce, but go for it, this is a stunning dish.

Organic salmon is a superior product and if you can buy organic it not only has a fresher, cleaner more distinctive flavour but a much more humane approach to the fish and more environmentally friendly.

The taste of wild salmon is exceptional.

• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and whisk constantly until desired thickness is reached. Do not leave unattended it thickens quickly once it gets boiling and will rapidly burn.

• Taste and adjust as desired. If too thick, thin with additional water to desired consistency if too thin add some more honey and a little more cornflour.

• Add the lemon juice and taste

Tempura Batter • 200g of Tempura Flour (from most supermarkets) • 200cl of iced cold sparkling water • A little Maldon salt • A few cubes of ice • A table spoon of olive oil • Oil (sunflower or corn for frying) corn

How to make the Tempura batter Use the pre-mix tempura flour and add the ice cold sparkling water and some ice cubes and seasoning and the olive oil Mix together lightly with a spoon and do not whisk Important: Lumps in the flour is good. Do not mix it too much as you will get a lot of gluten which makes it heavy and creates an uncrispy tempura batter.

How to cook the Bok Choy/ Choi sum Simply blanch in boiling seasoned water for one minute and then remove with a slotted spoon and pan fry in a little butter and add the sesame oil and season and taste. Serve

How to cook the mussels Take the cooked mussels and toss in plain flour and then drop into your prepared tempura batter. Fry in a fryer at full power 200c or in a wok with vegetable oil. Drain the mussels on tissue paper and season.

How to cook the salmon Firstly make sure that the salmon fillets are free from any bones. Leave the skin on but ensure that it has been cleaned and scaled. Heat up a little oil in a pan and seal the salmon skin side down on a high heat. Now add the butter, rosemary and garlic to the pan.

Turn down the heat and do not move or try and lift the salmon. Allow it to cook on the low heat skin side down for at least 10 minutes until the juices in the pan have evaporated.

The fish won’t be cooked through but the heat will start to penetrate through.

Now prepare the teriyaki sauce and the mussel’s tempura and the bok choy. When these are all ready then finally turn the salmon over and leave for one minute and then serve.

The salmon should be nice and soft (pink) and then plate the dish with the bok choy, the crispy fried mussels and finally pour a little sauce on but not too much and serve this delicious dish that will be a taste sensation.

Serve this and you will always be remembered as the king or queen of salmon!

You can email Steven for bookings or questions at: steven@thelittlegeranium.com Steven Saunders FMCGB - The Little Geranium. La Cala de Mijas (Behind the Town Hall) www.thelittlegeranium.com

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Time Out Freestyle returns to Marbella THE Freestyle Motocross show returns to Marbella this year.

The show, organised by Malaga Motor Club, will incorporate highly skilled drivers who perform tricks and dangerous stunts to the delight of the crowds.

Four times world freestyle motocross champion Maikel Melero and Edgar Torronteras, a living legend and pioneer of this extreme motorcycling will be the main riders performing.

After massing crowds attended in previous years, the larger Municipal stadium has been chosen to host the event this year. The bullring is no longer suitable for a spectacle of this criteria.

The Sports Councillor, Javier Mérida, has clarified through social media that the show will only occupy the trackside area of the stadium not the football ground, which is currently being used for preseason training by its resident team Marbella FC. “It’s not on the grass, the grass is not touched, it will be covered, only the athletic track is used for this event, it’s not a race, it’s jumps, a freestyle,” he said in his Twitter account.

The event will take place on Saturday August 4, starting at 10pm. Tickets will be available on the door or through the town hall.

Good Antonio Naranjo football memorial Companions

THIS year’s charity football match to mark the second memorial of Antonio Naranjo will be held at the Municipal Stadium in San Pedro de Alcantara on August 8.

Marbella FC will play a friendly match against UD San Pedro to mark the death of the former honorary president of the club and chronicler of local football. All the money raised from the event will go to the Cudeca Foundation.

The new president of the football club UD San Pedro, Óscar Escobar, said that, “when last year we celebrated the first edition we already announced that our idea was to continue with

The UD San Pedro team.

this recognition to a person who gave so much for local football and, especially, for UD San Pedro.”

He added, “If today the UD San Pedro continues to exist it is largely thanks to Antonio Naranjo, so the least we can do is to organise this

event, which we hope will continue to be celebrated for many years.”

Antonio who died on July 6, 2017, after losing his battle with cancer had dedicated his whole life to local football and the San Pedro club.

Tickets will be on sale for €2.

THE Good Companions Social Club, is affiliated to Cudeca (the Cancer and Hospice charity foundation) and are totally non-profit making.

All monies raised from their various activities are presented to Cudeca once a year in the form of a cheque.

The last few years has varied between €8,000 and €10,000 per year.

Although having just this week broken up for the summer recess, they will be meeting up again on Tuesday September 4 for the start of their 2018/19 season and annual membership (covering approximately a 10-month period) will be €15.

T h e y m e e t o n Tu e s days in the lower

ground (cool area) of the Manila Bar on the Fuengirola Paseo close t o t h e Ya r a m a r H o t e l , sitting on tables of between four and 12, socialise, have a group table’s quiz with prizes, play bingo and generally have a good natter.

Afterwards, there is always the option to join others for lunch and once a month they hold a full club luncheon with a raffle and normally a three-course meal and drinks.

They would very much welcome new members, when they reopen in September and if anyone has any questions or wants more information, please email les challen1@gmail.com.

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Time Out FRIDAY JULY 20 Age Concern meet every Friday from 11am to 1pm at Biddy Mulligan’s in the centre of La Cala de Mijas, behind Supersol (with free parking). Age Concern offers advice, support, help and friendship, and look forward to seeing you. Lifeline: 652 537 615.

Age Care Association hold a weekly coffee morning from 11am to 12.30pm at the Hogar del Jubilado in Los Boliches, Fuengirola.

Drop in for a chat and to share experiences. For more information contact 635 407 255.

First Fuengirola Scout Group: every week from7pm to 9pm at St Anthony’s College in Fuengirola.

The group is for all young people between six and 18 years old. Contact Robert Troost on 610 755 995 or email robert.troost@british scoutingoverseas.org.uk.

Christian Basilica of San Pedro de Alcantara: free guided tour of one of the oldest Christian churches on the Iberian Peninsula from 11am to 1pm, Calle Vega del Mar, San Pedro de Alcantara.

Royal British Legion’s Benejarafe Branch: every Friday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at Restaurante Puerta Niza, Carretera Nacional N-340, KM 263. RBL offer emotional and financial help to those who have served in the Armed Forces.

American Club of Estepona (ACE): open Mon to Sat from 1pm to 4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org.

University of the Third Age Costa del Sol - play Mah Jong: every week from 10am to 1pm at the PYR Hotel in Fuengirola. For more information contact 633 552 238 or visit www.u3afuengirolacostadel sol.com.

Cancer Support Group (English-speaking): last Friday of every month at 5pm in the Hospital Costa del Sol café, Marbella.

SATURDAY JULY 21 Flamenco show: free every week from 12 noon to 1pm in Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo.

Organic market: every

DO NOT MISS

Fourth Annual Art Fair returns to Marbella DUE to the tremendous success of the annual Marbella Art Fair, the council has announced the fourth edition will be returning to the Palacio de Congresos in July.

The Modern and Contemporary Art Fair which takes place from Saturday to Wednesday, will show works of art displayed from 41 exhibitors from all over the world.

Increasing the international presence this year, 36 per cent of week from 10am to 1pm at Guadalhorce, Las Chapas.

Puerto Banus street market: every week from 9am to 2pm near the bull ring in Nueva Andalucia.

Triple A: every week volunteer dog walkers required between 10am and 3pm at Calle Carril de la Mina 33 in Marbella. For more information contact 952 771 586.

American Club of Estepona (ACE): open Mon to Sat from 1pm to 4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org.

SUNDAY JULY 22 Benahavis second-hand market: every week from 9am to 2pm, located 1km before the village on the right hand side of the road.

University of the Third Age: coffee morning every week from 11.30am to 1pm at the Primavera Bar, Paseo Maritimo, Los Boliches. For more information contact: 679 516 654 or visit www.u3afuengirolacostadel sol.com.

Sunday market: every week over 200 stalls at La Trocha in Coin. All welcome.

For more info call 618 826 852.

MONDAY JULY 23 Age Care Association: weekly coffee morning atTangee’s Bar, Avda Bonanza, Benalmadena (near the church) from 11am to 12.30pm. Drop in for a coffee and a chat. For more information contact 635 407 255.

American Club of Estepona (ACE): open Mon to Sat from 1pm to 4pm. Calle

Exceptional art in Marbella.

San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org.

Walking Football: every week from 7.30pm at the El Retamar pitch by the Butterfly Park in Benalmadena.

Walking Football is for men and women over 50 to play football without running or tackling and is a great way to meet new friends. Visit www.walkingfootballspain.co m for details.

‘Are you affected by someone’s drinking?’ Alanon Family Groups hold a meeting at 8.30pm in the Divina Pastora church rooms (Calle Juan Breva 2), Marbella. Details at www.alanonspain.org.

The RAF Association: first Monday of each month at Ollie’s Bar, Avenida Bonanza, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena at 1pm for a social with a quiz and raffle.

The association also meets every third Monday of each month at Hotel Molino, Saydo Park, Mollina at 12pm for a social with a quiz and raffle.

TUESDAY JULY 24 Age Care Association: weekly coffee morning from 11am to 1pm at the International Baptist Church in Calahonda. Drop in for a chat and to share experiences. For more information contact 635 407 255.

Arroyo Social and Welfare Club: every Tuesday at Agata Apartments, Arroyo de la Miel from 11.30am for 12 noon start. There is a raffle, quiz, and a game such as Play Your Cards Right, plus extras! For more information call Anthia on 634 157 042.

the exhibitors taking part will be coming from abroad.

For the first time this year, Marbella Town Hall are donating an acquisition prize worth €5,000 to the lucky winner.

The winning piece will become part of the collection in the ‘Museo de Grabado” contemporary art museum in Marbella.

Access to the fair is from 6pm to 10.30pm each day and tickets to the event cost €15. Entrance for children under five is free.

Costa Women Business Group: every second Tuesday from 9.30am to 11.30am for business networking in La Cala. For more information contact Ali 677 251 058.

Fuengirola Ukulele (known as Fuengulele) social, jamming and sing-along sessions: every Tuesday from 7pm until 9.30pm-ish at the Water’s Edge Bar, Fuengirola port - visitors and beginners welcome. For more information contact Ray on 605 791 150.

Language exchange workshop: free, every week from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in Mijas village. For more information contact 952 890 010 or frd@mijas.es.

The Good Companions Club: every Tuesday in Manila Bar, Paseo Maritimo, Los Boliches 12pm to 1.30pm. For more information contact Tony White on 952 494 730.

American Club of Estepona (ACE): open Mon to Sat from 1pm to 4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org.

Walking Football: every week from 8pm on the fivea-side pitches at the Estadio de San Pedro in San Pedro de Alcantara. Walking Football is for men and women over 50 to play football without running or tackling and is a great way to meet new friends. Visit www.walking footballspain.com for details.

The Good Vibrations Singing Sessions: every Tuesday night at 7.30pm at Huber Plataforme De Arte, Calle San Antonio, Estepona. €10 prepaid concession, €15 casually. Go to

‘Find Your Voice Vocal Studio’ on Facebook for details.

TAPAS Choir rehearsals: every Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm at El Porton de Piedra, Alhaurin El Grande. For everyone who likes to sing.

No need to be able to read music. Contact info@tapas society.com.

WEDNESDAY JULY 25 The Royal British Legion Torremolinos Branch: every Wednesday at 12.30pm at Vanilla Bar in Plaza la Nogalera, Torremolinos (opp the railway station).

Age Care Association: weekly coffee morning from 11am to 12.30pm at the Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola. Drop in for a chat and to share experiences. For more information contact 635 407 255.

Flamenco show: free every Wednesday from 12 noon to 1pm in Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo.

Language exchange workshop: free every week from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in La Cala. For more information contact 952 890 010 or frd@mijas.es.

Malaga Picasso Museum: guided tours in English every Wednesday at 11.30am. Entry €8, children under 18 go free.

Parent and baby coffee mornings: every week from 11am to 1pm at Mundo Mania, Cancelada. Entry €5 and includes coffee and two hours of play in the baby and toddler play frame.

TIMS (The International Music Society) Choir: rehearsals every week from 7pm to 9.30pm in St Andrews Church, Los Boliches.

A very friendly group of dif-

ferent nationalities. For more information contact 654 891 790.

American Club of Estepona (ACE): open Mon to Sat from 1pm to 4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org.

Sing SingSing!: every Wednesday from 11.30am at Huber Plataforme De Arte, Calle San Antonio, Estepona. €8 prepaid concession, €12 casually. Go to ‘Find Your Voice Vocal Studio’ on Facebook for details.

THURSDAY JULY 26 La Cala Live: every Thursday from May to September at 9pm. Live bands and dance groups playing rock ‘n’ roll, blues, jazz, flamenco and pop from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s in the plaza in front of the Municipal Office in La Cala de Mijas.

Age Concern meet every Thursday from 11am to 1pm at the Pensionista building in Los Boliches, above the indoor market and just around the corner from Los Boliches station. A second meeting is also held at the Oasis Bar near the entrance to Mijas Pueblo, across from the multi-storey car park. Age Concern offers advice, support, help and friendship, and look forward to seeing you. Lifeline: 652 537 615.

Language exchange workshop: free, every week from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in Las Lagunas. For more information contact 952 890 010 or send an email to frd@mijas.es.

Los Jueves al Casco: every week from 8am to 12 noon, enjoy special discounts, live music, free tastings and more in Marbella Old Town.

Rotary Club: every Thursday at 2pm for lunch at Cortijo de Ramiro, Calle 11, Urb Guadalmina Baja, San Pedro de Alcantara. Please contact lizzie@mar riageweddingservices.com to book a place.

San Pedro street market: every week from 9am to 2pm, Calle Jorge Guillen.

TAPAS Crazy Craft Club: every Thursday at El Cruce in Coin from 1pm to 3pm.

Contact info@tapassociety com for information.

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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?

Puzzles Page

WHIP 1 2 3 4

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

Aries. Little niggles are about to be eliminated as now there should be nothing whatsoever to stop you in your tracks. The learning curve provided by a Venus opposition to Neptune opens the flood gates to a new stance, vying with the reasonings behind recent actions that haven’t gone unnoticed.

Walk away, head held high, now!

Libra. A jangling of the scales this week sees you way out of your comfort zone but keeping everything together in your own inimitable style. When the going gets tough then the tough really do get going, but you are more deeply involved than you think that you are. The sextile with Jupiter sees you tipping the scales with the fruits of rewards due!

Taurus. Though your first instinct is telling you a clear no, there is more than meets the eye regarding a fairly innocent request; but it could be used to your advantage. Much water has flowed under the bridge but you are wiser now, and far better prepared for any of the consequences. Venus sextiles Jupiter, and every dark cloud has a silver lining.

Scorpio. You are well and truly in a dilemma, unsure what comes next, where you are going and who goes with you. Though there are questions that you should be asking yourself, inner energies are showing a plethora of opportunities that are out there for you. What’s wrong? You can’t seem to see the wood for the trees!

Gemini. Tread carefully around something that could be a white elephant right now. You are looking to make changes in your schedule and are holding out for that chance to show others what you are capable of. Uranus, planet of invention brushes up to the Sun, in cahoots with Saturn, and this illuminates your innermost endearing powers.

Sagitarius. Saturn takes on the Sun, using usual delaying tactics to hold you back from a snap decision which is what is really called for right now. They say you should look before you leap, but this week the tables are turned and whoever dares will win, and win hands down. Believe in yourself as others do and get in there, post haste.

Cancer. Retreating into your shell is not an option right now in the current scheme of things. Though hiding is a great way to let off steam, you have every right to be angry under the circumstances. Hating confrontation, you have to realise that right now taking a stance is just what you have to do. All’s well that ends well and there’s an end to it!

Capricorn. You are more than you think that you are, and the Cosmos needs to illuminate the significant skills you operate with. Sorry that not everyone could be happy with the results you have up your sleeve, but it is time someone listened to just what you have to say, without merely paying lip service to what you have to compromise over!

Leo. The midweek entry of the Sun brings the Cosmos into touch with all aspects of psychic and spiritual energies. Those hunches of late may just be about to become more relevant than ever to you. Whilst your own individual senses are heightened, so too is your perception of recent events. You may forgive, but you will not forget.

Aquarius. One step forward is two steps back this week, but you have been doing some digging, and the result has seen you taking yourself more seriously. Pleasing others is all very well, but your own goals and desires need to be met too, if you are to be happy. There are positive steps now to bring you the rich rewards you deserve to have.

Virgo. Love is all around you this week, as you sensitively link to the flirtatious actions of Venus in sextile with Jupiter, and in opposition to Neptune. Love aligns on all levels as the passions of romance are equalled with the loving care of a friend, and the specific needs of those around you right now. Your heart is definitely in the right place!

Pisces. Neptune is spurned by an opposition with Venus and curbed well and truly by a square on Uranus. Your own instinctive creative energies are stimulated as of late, and you could be forgiven to need to pause before knowing where next to tread.

Leave no stone unturned in your endeavour to restore and glorify in your power.

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Cryptic

Down 1 Princess and prince will name pickpocket (3) 2 Calls the conditions (5) 3 Make a speech about gym function (7) 4 Occupier of temporary shelter around centre of Canada (6) 5 Tease the first relative (5) 6 Odd trinkets containing uranium (7) 7 Note the French range of optical equipment (9) 10 Broke? Rent Tampa flat (9) 13 Legislator’s form of treason (7) 15 Hospital doctors bury bridge partners (7) 16 Rush into a profession (6) 18 It’s in the back or middle of the book (5) 20 Force the Spanish after the little devil (5) 23 Some lucky escapes, of course (3)

TORN Weekly Stars

Across 1 Tried to work out in Michigan (7) 5 Silent diplomacy includes Italy (5) 8 Super sort of money bag (5) 9 Renault changing gear? (7) 10 Refrain from voting for sailor Mark (7) 11 Money returned by skinhead for implements (5) 12 From Americans we rely on solution (6) 14 Return if a self-starter company is a disaster (6) 17 Units deployed in an African capital (5) 19 Sit and read novel with legs apart (7) 21 In descent win, expect wind (7) 22 The answer is about The Strand (5) 24 Clipped trees replaced (5) 25 Ulster's builders are the consequences (7)

Code Breaker

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 20 represents X and 21 represents C, so fill in X every time the figure 20 appears and C every time the figure 21 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.

Play on Words

Answers Overstep the mark.

After one’s own heart.

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20th - 26th July Across 1 Arranges (5) 4 Small mouse like mammal with a long snout (5) 7 Select as an alternative over another (3) 8 Rubbers (7) 9 Snare (4) 10 Popular music originating in the West Indies (6) 13 Scandinavian country (6) 14 Prison (4) 17 Travellers' luggage (7) 19 Male child (3) 20 Wash off soap or remaining dirt (5) 21 Fertile spot or tract in a sandy desert (5)

Quick

Across 1 Brief (5) 2 Continual round of hectic and futile activity (3,4) 3 Look for (4) 4 Divides up (6) 5 Eggs of female fish (3) 6 Spend thoughtlessly (5) 11 Spectacles (7) 12 Mar or spoil the appearance of (6) 13 No drunk (5) 15 Connections (5) 16 Nothing (4) 18 Firearm (3) Down 1 Albaricoques (8) 2 Things (5) 4 Pista de aterrizaje (6) 5 Dulce (5) 6 Fan (hand held) (7) 7 Buttonhole (of garment) (4) 8 Money (6) 13 Thieves (8) 15 Fork (cutlery) (7) 17 Chairs (6) 18 Summer (6) 20 Tape (5) 22 Fat (person) (5) 23 Húmedo (clima) (4)

Across 1 Arch (4) 3 Transfer (move) (8) 9 Ruso (7) 10 Stage (phase) (5) 11 Swan (5) 12 Actress (6) 14 Tatuaje (6) 16 Broom (brush) (6) 19 Last night (6) 21 Spot (location) (5) 24 Platform (railway) (5) 25 Saffron (7) 26 Please (3,5) 27 Jefe (4)

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

Kenny’s Postbag Kenny, my partner doesn’t believe in Spirit. I have tried to convince him but he just shrugs off whatever I say. I feel that he has a very strong spiritual energy, but no faith.

Annie K. Annie, everyone is entitled to their own belief. Most people do not believe in Spirit, and I have to accept this. I am, however, very happy to belong to such a special minority group. I understand your frustration that you feel that your partner has spiritual skills but doesn’t know how to use them, it happens a lot. Let’s hope that the spiritual message manages to get through to him; maybe he needs to see to believe, so if I can help, I will!

Kenny Corris Don't forget to email or message me with your Postbag Questions!.

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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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For Birthday Celebrants Take nothing at face value, and get that strong inner voice to support you each and every way that it can. You may have a fight on your hands but winning is something you do well, and right now it’s your number one option.

Sudoku

Funagram Unscramble the name of a percussion instrument (one word): SEEK LONG CLIP Unscramble the title of a three-act comic opera by Benjamin Britten, first performed in 1947 (two words): BRIGHT LEARNER ANSWERS: - GLOCKENSPIEL - ALBERT HERRING

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

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Summer does make us happier and healthier SUMMER is on its way, which means we’ll all feel better, say scientists.

Cambridge University has found that we really might be healthier in the summer after a study of the DNA of more than 16,000 people from around the world showed that immune systems vary with the seasons.

The discovery helps explain why many serious illnesses strike more in the winter when the immune system is lower and why people seem healthier in the summer.

Scientists believe there could be benefits if treatments were tailored to the seasons.

SUMMER TIME: The season can make us feel better and healthier.

Try yoghurt or probiotic drinks to ease hay fever ARE you struggling in the middle of hay fever season? Well try eating yoghurt or probiotic drinks as research has found that the friendly bacteria they contain can ease symptoms.

The findings are based on a new analysis of 23 studies involving more than 1,900 people. Researchers said 17 of the studies showed a significant clinical benefit from the use of probiotics for hay fever when compared to a placebo.

Hay fever,caused by pollen, results in itchy eyes and noses, and swollen and irritated sinuses, and is believed to affect up to one in five people at some point.

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www.costacompletebuild.e s Full Renovations, Kitchens/Bathrooms/Swim ming Pools. Electrical & Plumbing Services.

Reasonable Rates.

Antonio 602 593 267

MR COOL – Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Heating Systems, Sales & Service – Call Christian +34 629 527 587 or Nick +34 618 678 853 – www.mrcool.es

BUILDING SERVICES SWINGLES CASAS SL. For all your building needs.

Visit www.swinglescasas.com for more details or call 952 428 067 / 666 960 262

JIM'S HOME IMPROVEMENTS. bathrooms / kitchen reforms, repairs, plumbing, carpentry, painting, tiling, maintenance. Give us a call no job too small. 692 207 799 / 645 559 423

CONCRETE – OZBUILD. The specialists of printed concrete. Reseals, Brickwork, Tiling, Plastering, Reforms. 14 Years in Spain.

Competitive Prices, Quality Finish. 952 426 074/606 745 920 www.ozbuildspain.com (279160)

BUILDING and Renovations. Masterbuild Spain. Refurbishments, bathrooms, kitchens, tiling.

All trade work undertaken by professional workmanship. Fully guaranteed. Free quotations. 952 663 141 www.masterbuildspain.com (279198)

KITCHEN, Bedroom and Bathroom refurbishments by www.completecarpentry.com 952 196 457 or 696 064 019.

Facebook: The Irish Carpenter (276006)

GENERAL BUILDERS SERVICES, chain link fence erectors, all types of welding fabrication. 655 218 466 (278645)

DR DAMP leaking roofs, damp walls, all mould cured. All work guaranteed. Call 689 515 558 (276245)

NEW REJAS, GATES, Carports & Fencing, repairs & alterations. Work Guaranteed. Reliable.

14yrs on Coast. Steve the Welder. Call/Whatsapp 655 040 648 (278428)

PLASTERING, rendering, dry lining, coving. Fitted Kitchens, Bathrooms and Bedrooms. All work guaranteed. 689 515 558 (276245)

PLASTERING, all aspects covered, skimming, rendering, screeding, covering, tiling, Dean 691 044 287

ELECTRICIAN Exclusively Marbella & Estepona - Richard on 687352358 or email richi@europe.com All instalations & maintanance. Surge Protection, Garden Lights, Upgrades, Boletins.

(279365)

PROFESSIONAL Carpet And Upholstery Cleaning, 27 Years Experience, Wet/Dry Clean. Honest, Reliable. 678 808 837, 952 669 701, acservs@outlook.com (252581)

CLEANING SERVICES Rugs Fitted Carpets, Upholstery Including Leather Cleaned On Site 685 524 921

SUPERMARKETS

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@euroweeklynews.com for more details

LOCKSMITHS 24/7 FURNITURE

CLEANING SERVICES AIR CONDITIONING repairs and service. All areas covered. EnviroCare 21 years’ experience.

EnviroCare 952 663 141 www.envirocarespain.com

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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)

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

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)

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)

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MOBILITY 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)

MOTORING FOR SALE LAND Rover feelander, 2002, burgundy, manual, 1.9 petrol, 80000 miles, ITV, RHD on Spanish reg, Targa top, removable back, aircon, lovely condition, 2695€, Tlf 602 533 508

SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 bill bradycars.com (257838)

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 / 661 234 881 or billbrady cars.com ( 257838)

PRICE SLASHED 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 WAS 5’995€ NOW 5’500€ 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 bill bradycars.com (257838)

CONVERTIBLE RENAULT Megane Diesel 2006 only 6’000 Klm (4’000 Mls) with service history (new service and timing belt) Metallic gold, panoramic glass sun roof that folds into the boot and lots more don’t delay at this fantastic offer at only 6’995€ 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 billbradycars.com (257838)

VW GOLF 1.4 TSI. 2009 from private owner new service and ITV (MOT) 91’000 Klm (57’000 Mls) metallic silver looks and drives great for only 7’995€ 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 billbradycars.com (257838)

4X4 (Diesel) Kia Sorrento 2.5 EX. 2005 from private owner. Tow bar, roof rack, climate control, electric pack, taken as part exchange so the price is fantastic at only 4’995€ 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 billbradycars.com (257838)

DIESEL 1.6 TDCI FORD FOCUS. Nov 2012. From private owner. 59’000 klm (37’000 mls). With service history (just had its service) loads of extras with this car and well looked after. Again, not a rental car – makes a big difference and still only 8’995€ 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 billbradycars.com (257838)

DIESEL 1.4 HDI 2013 PEUGEOT 208. From private owner. Only 49’000 klm (30’000 mls). With full service history, Bluetooth, cruise control and other nice features. Drives and looks fantastic. Why buy ex-rental or lease car when you can buy this for only 8’995€ 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 bill bradycars.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.

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PART EXCHANGE TO CLEAR Hyundai sport coupe FX. 2.0 Ltr. Inj. 2009 115’000 Klm. (72’000 Mls) Sunburst red black half leather, climate control, alloy wheels, very good sound system selling well under trade price. WAS 3’995€ NOW 3’500€ 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 billbradycars.com. (257838)

FORD MUSTANG 3.8 V6.

Manual. Year 2000. Only 82,000 miles. In very good condition throughout. 19” alloys. Left hand drive on English plates. Only €2,995. Tel: 695559939. (254317)

2007 VOLVO XC 90. Diesel automatic. 7-seater. Ocean drive. Top model. 240,000klm.

Full Volvo service history. New ITV, brakes and discs. Very nice jeep. €7,995. Tel: 695559939.

2007 HONDA CRV. 2.0 diesel. 6-speed. Spanish LHD. 190,000klm. Service history. Alloys. Climate. New tyres. Excellent condition. €4,995. Tel: 695559939.

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. (254317)

MISCELLANEOUS 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. (254317)

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

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

Tel: 695559939. (254317)

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AUTOMATIC Fiat Punto 2005 one owner 124000KM silver met. ITV 03/19 Bargain for €2,500 Tel: 630 844 286 (277228)

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.

www.rtnnewspaper.com MOTORING FOR SALE JEEP WRANGLER 1994.

English. Lots of extras. Been stood for a year. Runs but needs a fuel pump. Really nice Jeep. €2,995. Tel: 695559939

MINI BUS MERCEDES VITO. Year 2011. 313 CDi automatic.

Right hand drive on Spanish plates. 120,000 miles. New ITV. Very good condition throughout. 9-seater. €9,750.

Tel: 695559939 (254317)

TOYOTA HIACE 2007. Panel Van 2.4. English plates RHD, In very good condition throughout. Tax and MOT. Ideal for Return Trip €1,995 Tel: 695559939. (254317)

RENAULT KANGO 2011.

New model. 1 lease owner.

220,00klm. Outdoor model. In very good condition throughout. Twin side door. Air con. €5,450. Tel: 695559939.

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CLASSIC VW GOLF Cabriolet 1.8. 1998. Excellent Runner. All original parts, good bodywork. Roof & Driver Seat needs attention.

ITV Sept. €4,495 ONO. 611 307 456 (278632)

MAZDA MX5 1.6 Cabriolet, 1996, 12 months ITV, hard top included. Perfect condition. €3,500 ONO 602 615 846 (278505)

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

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CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701. (252581)

20th - 26th July 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.

MUSIC LIVE MUSIC with DAVID CHRISTIAN-CLARK from solo Spanish Guitar to Dance band, performing for exclusive private events from Gibraltar to Nerja.

Call 00 350 540 367 29 or e-mail davechristianclark@gmail.com for details. Over 30 years' professional experience.

(259434)

PEST CONTROL COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists.

Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates.

Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (247175)

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.acecharity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care.

(93320)

SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public at weekends 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)

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)

AT SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes.

Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about rehoming, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317)

ARCH - Andalusian Rescue Centre for Horses welcomes visitors and volunteers to our stables every day from 911am. 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 Alhaurin el Grande, behind the Venta Miralmonte on the road from Alhaurin to Coin, (A404), Urb. Viña Borrego, follow the yellow signs. Charity registered with the Junta de Andalusia No 8448. www.horserescuespain.org or info@horserescue spain.org or archrescue@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.

PET KENNELS EURODOG Boarding Kennels & Cattery. Under new ownership by animal loving family. Large kennels and exercise yards, fully licensed and sanitary approved. Safe, secure and caring environment. Inspections welcome anytime. 5 minutes from Fuengirola 679 786 669 / 952 464 947 / www.eurodog.es (242538)

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CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY, superb licensed facilities, viewing welcome. Tel: 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-and-dogworld.com (246764)

PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Airconditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcare spain.com. Find us on Facebook at Petcare Spain. (278403)

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. (258030)

PET TRANSPORT ACCOMPANY your pets to their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchauffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@petchauffeur.eu (278387)

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

PROPERTY WANTED SELLING UP?? Why not give us a call and let us give you an honest and realistic valuation of your property. List with us and let us take the stress out of selling your home. No sale no fee!! English agent on the ball with clients waiting.

Please, call 685 524 921.

SITUATIONS VACANT TAKE CARE of your Career as a live in Carer in the UK. If you have good written/spoken English with a British or EU passport you can earn from £952 - £1456 for 2 weeks. Contact Sandra Field on 658 965 204 or email s.field@consultuscare.com (258473)

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SITUATIONS VACANT EXPERIENCED bar staff required for the Forever Beach Club in Puerto Marina Benalmadena, opp.

Burger King. Tlf 686 063 173 (276323)

WORK FROM HOME! WE ARE LOOKING FOR LADIES AGED 20 TO 65 TO TAKE CALLS FROM AN ADULT-HOTLINE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH OR SWEDISH. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR INFO: work@kkhotline.com

SENIOR HAIRSTYLIST required for busy Hair, Nail & Beauty salon in Fuengirola. Must be native English and preferable in live-in or has knowledge of the area. Commission based with full contract.

Please call the salon on 952 471 749 and speak to Victoria (278614)

SALES DIRECTOR & ALSO A SENIOR SALES NEGOTIATOR REQUIRED (THE PERFECT PAIR) Intense knowledge of the luxury Real Estate market is essential, especially the Golden Mile. Immense scope to explore your intelligence and creativity to achieve maximum earnings within the industry that you love. Our office is located in the very best and busy spot of the Golden Mile. Excellent pay structure and unbeatable commissions for the right applicants. We are looking for two people who are currently working successfully within the market but are looking for an exciting new challenge. Please contact James initially with a phone call on 677 794 060. (277277)

SOLAR BLINDS SOLAR BLINDS ES Ideal For Large Glazed Areas To Reflect Heat / Glare And Stop Furniture Fading And Still Keep The View. Save Heat In The Winter Too Improve Your Living Environment. ian@solarshadetinting.com Tel Ian 958 496 571 / 644 546 176 (258409)

SWIMMING POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE, repairs, friendly, reliable service. Estepona, Malaga, inland re-grouts, heaters. 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 www.sparklenripple.net (257044) T3

SWIMMING POOLS DEEP BLUE POOLS - see our main advert in homes & gardens 952 597 247

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UPHOLSTERY RUGS FITTED CARPETS, Upholstery Including Leather Cleaned On Site 685 524 921

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@out look.com

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Justpools.es 8x4m pool 90€ inc. 10x5m pool 100€ inc.

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SUN SEEKERS: Eden Hazard takes some down time in Marbella.

RAFAEL NADAL’S typically warrior-like campaign to win Wimbledon (or any tournament for that matter) was ended by old rival Novak Djokovic in another fiveset epic between the two men.

It even had to be played over two days, with Djokovic claiming the final set, 10-8 after five hours and 17 minutes of intense battle.

The match was the compelling double act’s 52nd meeting - more than any other two men in the Open era - though they had not met this deep into a major since the 2014 French Open final.

When play resumed on

the second day, the roof remained over the court despite the fine weather, which Nadal was not happy about.

He has won 85 per cent of his matches outdoors, but only 68 per cent indoors, whereas Djokovic thrives in the conditions and in a contest of fine margins, the fact that the Serbian edged it is telling.

Nevertheless, having won three of his five previous majors and reclaiming the world number 1 ranking, Nadal is not leaving the stage soon, while Djokovic’s resurgence after a string of injuries is a testament to his character.

Posting on Twitter, the classy Nadal acknowl-

REVENUES at La Liga winner Barcelona hit a record €914 million in the 2017-18 season.

The Spanish football giant also said it was on track to achieve revenues of €1 billion by 2021.

Barcelona received a world record transfer fee of €225m from Paris St Germain for Brazilian Neymar in 2017.

Since then the Catalan club has twice broken its transfer record on the signings of Ousmane Dembele (€108.5m) and Philippe Coutinho (€119m).

Operating profits at the club were €32 million, while the net profit was €13 million.

“The board has valued the

GROUP SUCCESS: Barcelona FC is a global phenonmenon.

points in the rider’s standings, with the 25-year-old leading Valentino Rossi by nearly a two-race advantage.

Yet just like in Assen it was the Ducati of Jorge Lorenzo who shot out into the lead.

When Lorenzo ran out wide at turn one on lap 12, Marquez elected against

rushing through and waited until the end of the lap to line up his fellow Spaniard and slide past at the final corner.

From there Marquez set about pulling away from the rest of the field, and despite a brief fightback from Rossi, he was able to cruise home to take the chequered flag.

final balance of the year positively, and it’s in line with the strategic plan of the club to reach €1 billion by 2021,” said the club in a statement.

As well as reclaiming the La Liga title from rivals Real Madrid during 2017-18, the club also won the Copa del Rey for a fourth successive season.

The positive news for the Catalans comes amid an environment where the big five European leagues generated a record €14.7 billion in revenue last year, a 9 per cent annual increase according to data from Deloitte.

In an era of unprecedented profitability, the European football market is now worth €25.5 billion.

Credit: @MotoGP/Twitter

Marquez took a major step towards a fourth consecutive world championship with his fifth win of the season, at what is likely to be the final MotoGP at the Sachsenring before the Nurburgring takes over.

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ROAR POWER: Nadal gave everything but could not overcome his rival.

Barca brings a billion

Marquez rides to victory HONDA’S Marc Marquez clinched an incredible ninth consecutive German Grand Prix triumph to extend his MotoGP lead.

The Spaniard has now won in the top category at Sachsenring for the past six years and three times in the smaller classes before that.

edged his fans and said: “Thanks for the support during Wimbledon. It could not be and now just congratulate the champion @DjokerNole, I’m already back home and will take a holiday before I start preparing for the American tour.”

Credit: @bghayward/Twitter

EDEN HAZARD takes a well-deserved break in Marbella as he contemplates a drastic move from Chelsea to Real Madrid.

The Belgian midfielder who led his side to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and finished in third place in Russia is currently one of the big players on the transfer market with Real Madrid ready to bid up to €200,000 million for the football hero.

Unwinding in the summer sun, the player told reporters that a move would not be off the cards, “I will go on holiday and ask myself the right questions,” the winger said. “After six wonderful years at Chelsea, it might be time to discover something different.”

After the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo who was bought earlier in the summer by Juventus for €112 million, Real Madrid appear to have set their sights on the 27-year-old.

Perhaps the trip to Spain is an indication that something is moving forward between the two clubs who can continue negotiations until August 9 when the transfer window closes.

Nadal down but not out Credit: @Wimbledon/Twitter

Bye Bye Chelsea - hello Spain

NINE DINING: Marquez celebrates his ninth consecutive win in Germany.

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One million Nissan Jukes built Photo credit: Nissan Newsroom

IGHT years after it created the compact crossover segment, the one millionth Juke has rolled off the line at Nissan’s Sunderland Plant. On average, a brand new Juke is built at the plant every 105 seconds.

Well-known for its distinctive sporty styling, the 2018 Juke comes with a host of interior and exterior personalisation choices. Thanks to all the options and possible personalisation combinations, more than 23,000 different versions of the latest Juke are available for customers.

The one millionth Juke built in Sunderland was a Te k n a g r a d e i n Vi v i d B l u e , the most recent colour to be added to the range.

Kevin Fitzpatrick, Senior Vice President Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management and Purchasing, Nissan Europe, said: “Reaching the one million milestone is a fantastic achievement for any model.

“Eight years ago we had never seen anything like the Juke before - it created an

DISTINCTIVE: Juke remains just as popular as it was in 2010.

entirely new segment and brought a distinctive neverseen-before look to the market. Fast forward to today and we have one million customers and Juke remains the segment leader.

“It’s terrific to see that the 2018 model, with all its improvements and personalisation options, is as popular as the version that rolled off the line for the first time in 2010.”

The one million figure includes the premium sports version, Juke Nismo, which went into production at the Sunderland plant in 2012.

Sales statistics show that black is the most popular car colour for Juke customers across Europe - and is also the number one choice for personalised interiors and exteriors.

The Nissan Juke remains a huge sales success, hitting sales of 95,000 in 2017 in Europe.