RTN Newspaper – Costa del Sol 27 July - 2 August Issue 065

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Boar wars in southern Spain WILD boars have been discovered on the loose in Calahonda, Mijas, much to the surprise of local residents.

The animals have been causing damage wherever they have roamed, including golf courses, but groups of them are also being found across southern Spain’s urban areas.

The council has issued an emergency warning in the provinces of Cadiz, Cordoba, Huelva, Jaen, Malaga and Sevilla, about possible dangers to the livestock, agriculture, and the urban environment.

There is also a temporary hunting order, aimed at ‘controlling and eradicating’ the pigs, but those that are killed or captured can only be used for self-consumption when they have been subjected to all the sanitary controls.

It is believed that the continued sweltering conditions with little rainfall has driven the animals to approach residential areas.

Credit: Anna Ivanovskaya/Shutterstock

by Tom Woods

GOING OVERBOARD: The influx of pigs is a concern for residents and farmers alike.

High price to pay PROPERTY prices in Mijas have risen the fastest on the Costa del Sol between the first quarter of 2017 and that of 2018, a total of 13.4 per cent.

This is the third highest in Andalucia behind Cartaya (up 17.1 per cent) and Almonte (15.2 per cent).

In third and fourth position are Fuengirola (11.9 per cent) and Torremolinos (10.9 per cent).

New bill of health THE Costa del Sol Health Agency has entered into the final phase of the process to revive the Costa del Sol Hospital expansion project which has been at a standstill since 2010.

Health Minister Marina Alvarez has said the administrative process to resolve the issues with the present contractor is close to completion.

The works are expected to be put out to tender by September, and the €48.5 million project has a time frame of 18 to 24 months for completion.

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AN interesting fact about Facebook has recently surfaced in that various museums and art galleries are complaining about censorship.

According to the social media giant, a number of posts from different galleries are being blocked because they offend against their rules.

Recently, it decided to remove a number of recognised Old Masters including Descent from the Cross by Peter Paul Rubens, as it was considered that the image of Christ in a loincloth was unacceptable.

This is not the first time such images have been removed and it has irritated a number of curators around the world, especially as recently CEO of Facebook, Mark

Zuckerberg, has stated that he will allow Holocaust deniers to continue to post on their pages.

Whilst on the matter of the Holocaust, the Labour party continues to be accused of anti-Semite leanings and indeed Labour MP Margaret Hodge, who lost family members in the Holocaust, may be disciplined for concluding that Jeremy Corbyn displays tendencies towards antiSemitism.

The internet itself contains a nest of nasty vipers who use an element of distance to attack and bully those weaker than themselves, making hurtful and hateful statements which they would never be brave enough to make on a face-to-face basis.

There is no question that use of social media has given great benefits to the world, especially countries which have had poor infrastructure and educational standards, but for

Dear Readers, PLEASE be advised that your RTN newspaper will be taking a two week summer break giving everyone a well-deserved rest, consequently we will not be publishing on Friday August 3 or August 10. It will return with additional features and the usual mix of community news and opinion on Friday August 17.

all of the good, there is plenty of bad.

Fake news isn’t imagined and there must be some truth in the protestations that different governments are trying to manipulate elections and referendums and then hackers are able to steal millions of euros and shut down important government websites.

One positive theory (assuming it is not fake news) is that teen’ pregnancies have fallen because teenagers are too busy chatting together on social media to actually go out and meet up with young people of the opposite sex.

I am old enough to remember telegrams, which were then followed by telexes and faxes, all of which gave people a bit of time to think about responses, to ensure that a sensible and properly thought-out response was sent.

Nowadays, you can open up your email Inbox and find 100 messages and if you don’t reply immediately then you get questioned as to why you haven’t done so.

Sex of course is also a major component of the internet and pornography of all types is readily available, whilst dating sites become more niche-orientated with plenty of predators waiting ready to pounce

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Cultural censorship

by John Smith

REMOVED FROM FACEBOOK: Descent from the Cross by Peter Paul Rubens. on the unwary.

The young are captivated by social media and the internet, but we have seen that those who are immature can be susceptible to bullying and being convinced that they are unworthy, leading to depression and in some cases suicide.

For a writer, the internet is absolutely invaluable as you can pick up information in minutes that it would have taken days to accumu-

late in the past, but remember that everything you do online or through chat sites and social media tells a little bit more about you and can be used by crooks, businesses and governments to target individuals.

Enjoy social media but don’t let it take over your life and do take much of it with a pinch of salt.

This article was written by a 6ft2 hunk who loves puppies and knitting.

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AYOR of Estepona, Jose Maria Garcia Urbano, has signed an agreement with Miguel Angel Aparicio of the SEUR Foundation, to join a recycling charity project.

In the initiative, the public are being encouraged to deposit all their plastic caps into containers around the town, which will help to raise money.

The funds will go towards children from disadvantaged backgrounds who require medical treatments that are not normally provided in Spain’s health system.

Mayor Garcia Urbano revealed that 42 containers will be installed throughout Estepona, and that a public awareness campaign is underway to encourage the public to be mindful of it.

Leaflets about the initiative will be distribPOLICE have seized more than 1,300 counterfeit handbags, items of clothing and shoes in the latest crackdown on illegal street vendors in Benalmadena.

It comes in the wake of a special probe ordered by the town council which culminated in 27 officers swooping on a property in Plaza Ole. Security councillor Javier Marin praised the raid and confirmed that one person had been arrested.

Credit: Ayuntamiento de Estepona

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PLASTIC PROJECT: The agreement is a positive development for the initiative.

uted across schools, universities, institutes, Congress Palace, the fire station, the Local Police station and the local media centre.

The mayor expected ‘great generosity’ from the public, and also pointed out that

this recycling scheme is an excellent way to help the environment.

More than €1 million has already been raised through the initiative, and 130 children have so far been reached.

Counterfeit crackdown

ILLEGAL: More than 1,300 items have been seized.

Commerce counterpart Bernardo Jimenez added: “The Local Police is making a superb effort to protect the rights and interests of our local businesses which are being severely harmed by this activity [‘looky looky’ beach and street sellers].

“We are a tourist town that triples its population in summer and it is very difficult to allocate officers to clamping down without neglecting safety elsewhere.”

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Man arrested for child offences OFFICERS of the National Police have arrested a 25-year-old man in Malaga for taking photographs and videos of young children.

The investigation began two weeks ago and among the victims is his own four-year-old niece.

The detainee worked in a club in Marbella and used his position to discreetly capture images of women, focusing on their intimate areas.

Police were tipped off by the brother of the suspect, who filed a complaint about his behaviour towards his youngest daughter.

Police have seized more than 30 videos of child pornography from the defendant’s computer.

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Six arrested in hash bust

€12m EU slapdown over human waste THE European Union has slapped Spain with a €12 million fine for a lack of wastewater treatment in 17 towns with more than 15,000 residents, including three on the Costa del Sol. Estepona, Coin and Alhaurin el Grande are the trio implicated, with the EU warning that €11 million-worth of sanctions will now be applied every six months until the situation begins to improve.

It comes in the wake of a 2010 probe which resulted in Spain receiving an ultimatum from the European Court of Justice in 2011, but by 2017 no work had been carried out according to investigators from the bloc.

Estepona has since been brought into line with EU rules after tripling its capacity to purify wastewater, but Coin and Alhaurin continue to pump raw sewage into the Guadalhorce River.

IX people have been arrested in Benalmadena for allegedly selling hashish and marihuana in a private smoking club that has since been dismantled by the police.

A d r u g t r a ff i c k i n g i n v e s t i g a tion by officers led them to the p r e m i s e s o n P l a z a S o l y m a r,

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which they then put under surveillance.

Legal smoking clubs are not uncommon and this one was being run by two Spanish women and four Moroccans (three men), who used it as a cover to sell different forms of hashish to foreigners, some of whom were under age.

A LARGE wildfire broke out i n C a s a r e s o n S a t u r d a y, and specialist firefighters were called in to tackle the blaze.

Eight helicopters joined six other aircraft in collecting water from the sea to douse the inferno.

More than 76 personnel fought the wildfire on the ground, with water pumps i n t h e Ve n t a L a Vi c t o r i a area.

They worked through the night and succeeded in bringing the dangerous blaze under control.

Fifty people from 15 properties had to be temporarily evacuated, but the fire was officially declared stabilised at 9.40am on Sunday morning by INFOCA.

Credit: Plan_INFOCA/Twitter

Raging wildfire stabilised

The police raid saw them discover a storage room which contained six kilos of marihuana, two of hashish, and 278 grams of hash oil.

Officers have also seized dozens of individual packages of narcotics, as well as several mobile phones, a replica gun, and €11,405 in cash.

BLAZE BATTLE: Heroic firefighters were able to stabilise the inferno.

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MARBELLA Council has begun conservation work in the North Trapiche area of Marbella.

The town hall has dedicated €30,000 to the conservation plan which will consist of 55 improvements to the densely-populated are in the north part of the city.

Works and operations director, Javier Garcia, visited the area where some of the improvements are already being carried out, such as the installation of handrails and modernisation to pavements, in order to facilitate better reduced-mobility access.

Speaking about the project he said, “This is a series of very important works, during which we will continue working in direct connection with the district. The collaboration with the neighbours, through the president of the association, allows us to carry out the necessary actions, which an area as densely populated as North Trapiche requires, to improve the neighbours’ quality of life.”

Brexit an important decision for Spain

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F major importance to those towns near to Gibraltar is the situation with regards to Brexit and freedom of passage, as well as work opportunities.

It is a fact that in the Campo de Gibraltar, the Rock employs the second largest number of Spaniards in the area after the Junta de Andalucia, and many expats who work in Gibraltar actually commute from Alcaidesa and Sotogrande.

The San Roque Council which has a particular interest, as it covers a large part of the catchment area for Spanish workers in Gibraltar, recently held an inaugural conference ‘Gibraltar, European external border.

Negotiating Brexit and its consequences,’ chaired by retired Ambassador Juan Antonio Yañez-Barnuevo.

“Brexit is a very complicated operation for Europe, the United Kingdom and for our country as well. But also, for Gibraltar and its environ-

Credit: Ayuntamiento de San Roque

North Trapiche conservation project

BREXIT AND GIBRALTAR: Delegates at this important seminar.

ment, it presents particular challenges and has potentially very important consequences.

“Not enough is being done to allow us to be aware and be able to adequately address all the challenges and opportunities that will

arise,” Yañez-Barnuevo stressed.

He pointed out: “Brexit has come at a time when we do not have a frame of reference to talk about, to deepen the problems which will arise and to try to address them and solve them.”

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Excavators find evidence of ancient tsunamis

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N archaeological excavation in Estepona has revealed that the town suffered at least two ancient tsunamis, one in the ninth century and another between the first and fourth centuries.

Estepona is a popular site for archaeologists, particularly the historic centre, but geological phenomena are not normally their focal point.

However, researchers from the universities of Cambridge and Madrid have uncovered a sedimentary layer that confirms there was a tsunami at around 881, and another much earlier.

This is the first and only existing record of ancient tsunamis in

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THE trial of a man who killed a thief trying to steal a women’s handbag has begun in Malaga.

The alleged murder, dating back to February 8, 2015, involves a 22-year-old man who went to the aid of a cleaner being mugged in the street on her way to work at the Palmeras Hotel in Fuengirola. The defendant fought off the aggressors and hit one of the attackers over the head, causing his death two days later from a traumatic brain injury.

The accused had just left his work with two female colleagues when they were confronted with the helpless woman being pinned to the ground and beaten by the couple.

Whilst the two colleagues stayed and helped the distressed cleaner, the man ran after the assailant to retrieve the handbag, but a fight ensued and during the struggle the deceased was hit over the head which ultimately caused his demise.

The prosecution has asked for 15 years imprisonment and a fine of â‚Ź180,000, while the defence has filed a motion for acquittal on the basis that the defendant, who has no previous criminal record, was only trying to help the helpless mugging victim.

The 42-year-old deceased aggressor who had a history of cocaine and drug abuse was on the run from the police. His partner was sentenced to time in a rehabilitation centre.

SEDIMENTAL VALUE: Excavators were amazed at their find.

southern Spain. A large wave would be about six metres high and would reach around 20 metres deep, but a tsunami

wave is over 10 metres high and goes much deeper, dragging sediment and soil with it.

The Cambridge re-

searchers will continue studies into the find in their laboratories, extracting a number of blocks of soil.

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Armed robbery attempt A MAN is on the run after attempting to rob Aqualand waterpark in Torremolinos late last week. Dressed as a builder, the armed assailant entered the park at 9.10am when employees were receiving the daily deliveries with the intention of stealing the takings.

Free town bus service SAN PEDRO ALCANTARA launches a free tourist bus to connect the beach with the town centre.

The bus will tour the town centre via the boulevard, down to the ‘paseo’ on the beach and then along to the Cortijo Blanco area where many hotels are situated.

The deputy mayor of San Pedro, Rafael Piña, together with the tourism adviser, Silvia Ruiz, presented the initiative, in which he stressed that “the bus seeks to increase access, both to visitors and residents of San Pedro, to the beach and the surroundings of the city, also facilitating parking.”

Although the bus route, which began on Tuesday will only be temporarily operational during July and August, the council are hoping to extend the service throughout the year.

Buses will run every day from 11am until 7pm.

Delivery men and staff confronted the gunman, grabbed his gun (which turned out to be a replica) firing blanks and tried to wrestle him to the ground but he escaped in a waiting car.

The park was closed to the public at the time.

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THE security barrier which Marbella Council installed to stop vehicles parking and driving in the area closest to the Artola dunes at Cabopino has not exactly proven effective.

This part of the coast has an extremely high ecological value and

Calling the dunes has been classified as a natural monument by the Andalucian government, but efforts to protect it appear to be failing.

People have once

again been ignoring the ‘No Access’ signs and lifting the barrier so they can drive as close as they can to the beach.

In the past, Marbella Council fitted a padlock

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to the barrier to stop people lifting it, but it was invariably stolen.

Manuel Cardeña, councillor for Beaches, has said his department is looking at other methods of protecting the dune area, and is considering consulting a security guard.

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Credit: Ayuntamiento de Estepona

BIG PLANS: Estepona Council has a packed agenda for the next few years.

New southern European library announced for Estepona THE mayor of Estepona, Jose Maria Garcia Urbano, has announced that the process of obtaining private land near La Rada beach for a grand library of south-

ern Europe is underway.

It is expected to be one of the most important cultural and leisure facilities in Spain, making up 5,000 square-metres and opening out on-

to a large public square.

The project, earmarked for the Pescadores district, is part of 100 actions that the council has drawn up for the next five years.

Included in these is a

new Aldi supermarket in the Juan Benitez area and a street dedicated to Pablo Raez, a young man who bravely fought leukaemia and raised awareness of bone marrow donations.

Guadaiza plan rejected THE owner of La Cañada shopping c e n t r e , To m a s O l i v o , h a s f a i l e d t o o b tain building permission for land bought in the area between the Guadaiza River and the main Ronda road in 2014 for €30 million.

According to urban planning, which reverted back to the 1986 plan when the newer plan was rejected by the Junta de Andalucia, the area is classified for agricultural use only.

However, the land was bought during the short time that the 2010 plan came into effect, which allowed for commercial premises as well as 580 private properties and 870 council dwellings.

The owner claims this is unrealistic and should not be the case as the land is unsuitable for agricultural purposes, and when he purchased the land it came with the necessary permissions.

He requests that it is considered as ‘a section of land for development with the intention of developing it for commercial purposes.’

The land involved in the Guadaiza plan is the largest plot of land that could be made available for development in Marbella.

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HE Guardia Civil of Gibraltar has dismantled a criminal organisation responsible for transporting large amounts of hashish to other criminal groups.

As part of Operation ‘Porrin,’ 11 people have been arrested on charges of drug trafficking, belonging to a criminal organisation, money laundering and fraud.

Officers seized 1,881 kg of hashish after an investigation that dates back to August 2016.

After several months of inactivity, fearing that its operations were being

7 hurt in accident Credit: Guardia Civil

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Searching for help

HASH HEIST: Police raid one of the group’s farms.

monitored by police, the group restarted and

bought several powerful new vehicles to aid transportation.

The organisation delivered hashish orders using a method known as ‘Go Fast,’ involving high end vehicles travelling quickly from Malaga to different parts of the country, and even internationally.

A three-year-old child was found in one of the cars that was intercepted, who had been used as a

A TOTAL of seven people, including a 10year-old boy, have been hurt in a pile-up on the A-7 motorway in Marbella.

The smash occurred just after midnight on Wednesday, with several motorists raising the alarm by calling 112.

Six woman aged 24-36 were also hospitalised, although none suffered life-threatening injuries in the accident, which involved ‘multiple vehicles,’ medics confirmed.

The Guardia Civil said in a statement that the crash sparked two other minor collisions in which no-one was hurt.

distraction, and in fact was surrounded by seven packages of concealed hashish.

The criminal group also used several hidden away farms for their operations, and after six police raids a variety of equipment was confiscated.

This includes 38 mobile phones; six sets of counterfeit licence plates; one radar; 15 vehicles, documents and €8,100.

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Danger building Crumbling old folks home closes beach JUST as the summer season goes into full swing, Benalmadena has closed part of the popular Los Melilleros beach due to the dangerous

state of a seafront building.

The Marymar old people’s home is starting to crumble away, leaving the town council little option but

to fence off a safety zone to protect beach goers.

The home has been lying empty for seven years after it was closed down for safety issues in 2011.

Benalmadena mayor, Víctor Navas, and the councillor of Beaches, Encarnacion Cortes, explained that the council has been keeping an eye on the building.

In the most recent quarterly inspection town hall engineers found severe defects which leave the edifice in serious danger of partial collapse. Negotiations, which are ongoing with the owners of the building, have not yet been successful.

Navas said that the council has been working with the Junta de Andalucia regional government and the General Directorate of Coasts to find a way of finally demolishing the residence.

This would remove a dangerous eyesore and allow the council to expand the promenade.

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Touristmolinos enjoys visitor boom from across the EU

Lifeguards stage protest

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ORREMOLINOS has experienced its strongest tourism figures since 2009, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE).

From January to June 2018, the town welcomed 479,817 visitors, and saw 2,258,852 overnight stays in hotels.

Even the figure from the month of June represents an increase of 2.54 per cent on the same period of 2017 (105,588, up from 102,967).

Overnight stays in hotels have also risen by 4.55 per cent, reaching 543,918 in June 2018, up from 520,219 last year.

Monthly occupation of hotel rooms in Torremolinos has been running at a healthy 84.75 per cent, increasing to 87.85 per cent

BEACH BOOM: Torremolinos is a very popular holiday destination.

on weekends.

Aside from Spanish visitors which are the highest number, the British lead the number of foreign tourists, followed by the French,

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Dutch, Irish and Germans.

Countries within the European Union (including Spain) make up 90.68 per cent of the overall tourist market in the town.

LIFEGUARDS employed during the summer months in Estepona have staged a two-day go-slow as a protest for not having been paid their June wages.

The personnel turned up to work but refused to do any jobs that they were contracted to do, including manning the beach safety towers, putting up warning flags or helping swimmers.

The lifeguards explained that in mid-July they had still not been paid from the previous month in which they worked for 16 days.

The PSOE party were quick to point out the dangers the town hall had caused and criticised them for lack of surveillance along the 21 kilometres of beach.

The PSOE candidate for mayor, Emma Molina, said she did not under-

stand how the government team had allowed this situation. “There are only two possible options: either they are aware of the breach of contract with the workers, or they have no idea what is happening, so they should explain what a councillor for Beaches does.”

The council accused the PSOE in return of lying to citizens with this matter and stressed that the Estepona Council “has fulfilled all contractual obligations with the company, which is responsible for providing the workers.

In fact, the council has paid the bill corresponding to the fortnight of June with greater urgency than they are obliged to by law, they also pointed out that “there is no payment issue with the council.”

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THE longest total lunar eclipse of the century will take place tonight (Friday), and Europe, including Spain, is in prime position to admire the spectacle.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes completely behind Earth and into its shadow.

It happens when the sun, the Earth and the moon are perfectly aligned, with our planet in the middle, thus blocking

sunlight from reaching the moon.

The light then appears reddish, hence the ‘blood moon’ name, and the total eclipse tonight will be visible throughout Spain, starting from 8.24pm and reaching its maximum at 9.30pm.

While the total eclipse phase will last one hour and 43 minutes, partial eclipses will occur before and afterwards, meaning that the moon will spend

SAN PEDRO ALCANTARA will host the 14th healing arts festival ‘Arte Sano’ on Saturday and Sunday.

The alternative festival held along the paseo (maritime pathway) has established itself as a contemporary showcase for natural health, artistic expression, dance and personal development.

Arranged over two days, the programme includes a liberal mix of live music, activities, workshops, yoga classes and a children’s activity area, which this year incorporates a series of

nearly four hours travelling behind earth.

These details have been provided by both the National Astronomical Observatory (OAN) and NASA. Technology permitting, it will be projected on screens and also retransmitted across the world via the internet.

No eye protection is needed to look at it and it can be viewed through telescopes, which will be available for public use.

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Longest lunar eclipse is in the air

SHEER LUNACY: It will be the longest total eclipse of the 21st century.

Arte San Festival returns to San Pedro theatre workshops and a diverse way to teach communication, motor skills and emotional response in a playful and dynamic way.

Monica Bereuther and Anabel Acevedo, the organisers of the event, explained that “all yoga schools in Marbella and San Pedro Alcantara are represented and attendees can try out the different dynamics for free.” In addition, they stressed that “you can enjoy a variety of dance styles,

such as traditional dance from India and Polynesia, hip hop, funky, salsa, tribal or bachata.”

A variety of stalls will be set up, selling a mix of ethnic crafts and handmade products, natural and organic products, natural cosmetics and tasty healthy food.

Once again, the Arte Sano team welcome everyone to celebrate the alternative life in all its diversity.

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Showstar Models 2018 Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella

CATWALK: The mayor enjoys the show.

OUNG models took part in the ‘Showstars Models 2018” competition being held in San Pedro Alcantara between July 18 and 21.

The first day of the event, attended by the mayor Ángeles Muñoz saw Calle Lagasca transformed into a catwalk for the hopeful girls to parade up and down combined

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with an organised fashion show by numerous clothes shops in San Pedro - Zumi Atelier, Mayra Sewing and short dresses

by Battaglia.

The contest ended on the Saturday with the two winners participating on the international Mercedes Benz catwalk in Dusseldorf, Stockholm and red carpets in Germany and Spain.

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Nueva Andalucia Business Awards

THE Marbella Council handed out the Commerce Awards in the District of Nueva Andalucía last week.

This event was attended by the Marbella mayor, Ángeles Muñoz; the councillor for Nueva Andalucía, Cristóbal Garre, and councilman, José Eduardo Díaz.

The councillor affirmed that “today is a special day for Nueva Andalucia because we recognise the contribution of all businesses to the welfare and progress of the district” and highlighted “the dedication and daily effort of small entrepreneurs, contribute so much to the economic fabric of the municipality.”

The mayor said that “today we reward four establishments with which we can all feel identified and represent the magnificent offer of Nueva Andalucia” and said that “from the city we will continue, year af-

THE mayor of Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz, attended the official inauguration of a new Cudeca store on Calle Lagasca in San Pedro Alcantara.

The store in Calle Lagasca 18, will offer the secondhand clothing, accessories, shoes and household

ter year, giving this deserved recognition to a sector essential.”

She stressed that “this initiative reflects the business level of our municipality, with very well-established businesses that represent very innovative concepts, without forgetting local businesses.”

‘La Catarina Craft Beer,’ a business started in 2012 as the first brewery in Marbella won the award for ‘Entrepreneurial Trade.’ The prize for the most outstanding trade for career and professional merit has fallen to Apolo Gym. In the ‘Con Sabor’ category, the award went to the Vovem Restaurant ‘for its modern concept of barbecue and the quality of its gastronomic offer,’ while the award for ‘Comércio de Cercanía’ was for El Ángel supermarket, a family-run business which has been open for more than 35 years.

New charity shop items donated by individuals.

The charity shop will be managed by teams of volunteers from the Foundation, who along with other

charity shops along the coast, constitute the main source of financing for the non-profit organisation.

The Cudeca Foundation has been dedicated to as-

sisting people with cancer disease and their families for more than 25 years.

The mayor congratulated the association and highlighted ‘the platform it has throughout the Costa del Sol and the magnificent work it carries out providing palliative care.’

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Los Alamos Beach Festival BEACH party time is here again and where better to celebrate four days of non-stop party grooves than the Los Alamos Beach Festival between next Wednesday and Sunday August 5 at the fairground in Estepona.

Now in its fourth year and a change of location - the party just gets bigger and better.

Four days, 50 acts, the most notorious DJs in the world pooled together with an atmosphere that will get you ‘bopping till you drop.’

The pool stage performances during the day will certainly wet your appetite, while the night time performances are split between two stages

to help the party get into full swing all up until the early hours.

Major national and international artistes are flying in for the festival including 27 DJs, including Armin Van Buuren and Camelphat, eight urban acts, 10 underground sounds and a special stage performance by DJ Nano.

Daily performances kick off at noon until 8pm. Night time sessions are 8pm to 6am.

Tickets start at €20 per day and can be bought on the losalamos beach.com website.

So get your party hat on - it’s time to have fun.

PARTY TIME: Scene from an earlier Beach Festival.

Announcing the work of the charity (Maria Bravo on right).

Global Gift Gala THE Gran Meliá Don Pepe hotel hosts tonight (Friday), the seventh Global Gift Gala, an event that will raise funds for the building which the Foundation plans to open in Marbella in the last quarter of the year.

A representative of the Marbella Council has highlighted the commitment of the foundation

and said that “the collaboration that the city council is providing to the causes led by this body with the ultimate goal of advancing the social inclusion of the most disadvantaged.”

Organiser Maria Bravo has confirmed that the Marbella Global Gift House “is very advanced” and believes that it can open its doors

in the autumn.

Some of those attending or taking part at the Gala include Blanca Cuesta, Borja Thyssen, Pedro Sandoval, Pilar García de la Granja, Lorena Bernal (host), Enjy Kiwan (host), Niña Pastori, Chenoa, James Arthur, Descemer Bueno, Dama, Gary Dourdan, Rosa López and Montse Hidalgo.

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RARELY did I miss a day’s work during near 50-years on the hamster wheel.

My work ethic was a source of personal pride but my neighbour was not alone in thinking me foolish.

I guessed my friend to be in his late 30’s. As fit as a butche r ’s d o g , h e l o v e d h o l i d a y fishing with like-minded friends. An affable man, my neighbour had been blessed with a beautiful wife, three well-dressed children and a lovely home to call his own.

Ye t , h e h a d n e v e r d o n e a day’s work in his life.

If the doors or windows needed replacing the local authority put things right. Being self-employed I replaced my own or in truth I yearned to do so. There never seemed enough left in the pot and so the window casements rotted

The Dickens of a time

as time went by.

Then, as retirement approached I fell in between jobs and like many others I faced hard times. For a while I lived off the charity of my lady partner because my pride wouldn’t allow me to claim ‘ f r o m t h e s t a t e . ’ To s i t a t a young clerk’s desk and concede that I was a failure was, for me, a burden too much.

So, I sold much of my precious library and I went without. Eventually I buckled when, for the umpteenth time, my partner reminded me that I was not asking for charity.

“You are simply drawing on the substantial investments you have placed with the state’s social security system over many years.”

Agreeing that she was right, but with little enthusiasm, I entered the gates of hell.

There were endless forms to be completed, questions asked and answered.

There was then the waiting game and only after I had sent a despairing letter was my lamenting appeal granted.

I was to receive £108 each fortnight and I was told to expect a call from someone who would means test me.

The means tester came and went but the alms remained the same regardless that the basic pension, one of Eur o p e ’s l o w e s t , i s s e t m u c h higher. Salvation, there were still some books yet to sell.

Why was I treated differently to others? There is no

Credit: Bruce Rolff Shutterstock

by Michael Walsh

WORK ETHIC: 50 years on the hamster wheel.

doubt in my mind that in Britain all are equal but some are more equal than are others.

M y n e i g h b o u r, a i d e d b y friends and accomplices infesting benefit agencies, knew how to screw the system.

Many are mentored through

the process by benefit claiming agencies.

I was an innocent and, by necessity, wiser and poorer. I returned to work and looked forward to retirement.

I did retire with honours and I am the richer for it, but I often wonder if my neighbour was smarter than I was.

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

by Colin Bird

THE days are gone when British food was regarded by foreigners as drab and unimaginative.

I have never gone along with this sentiment anyway, not because I had nothing to compare it with, but largely because the Brits have always been used to down to earth, simple but wholesome ingredients without the need - or resources in war time - to tart up their food with wine, exotic spices or eye of newt.

Food, like wine and art, has always attracted its own clique of snobs and the iffy reputation of British food was in part, I suspect, brought about by the propaganda of our French neighbours in their perpetual ‘we are better than the English’ campaign, or the Yanks who seem to think that anything without ketchup and barbecue sauce is tasteless.

But with many celebrity British chefs strutting the world stage today, that perception is changing and, let’s face it, poulet frites is just chicken and chips with a poncy-sounding name.

And whatever is the French for beef bourguignon?

One of the worst meals I have ever

An appetite for simplicity Credit: Steve Werth flickr

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

SCOTCH EGGS: A taste of British cuisine.

had was at a bistro not far from Notre Dame in Paris. The only thing Michelin about that restaurant, was the cause of death of a chicken which looked and tasted like road-kill.

But that simply illustrates that each country has a good and a bad side to its cuisine.

Imagination, quality of ingredients and

preparational skills are the things that matter.

Admittedly in these modern and affluent times, British cooking has adopted a much more adventurous approach, but it is fascinating to see how many of the traditional Brit favourites have caught the attention of other countries and more particularly, our American cousins.

My best friend lives in Arizona, having retired last year and moved from California.

He is a foodie and an above average cook, and has always been interested in trying out new recipes, especially those that require the freshest ingredients.

But over the years the grub that his neighbours and colleagues have raved about and come back for more of, are items like his home-baked pork pies, sausage rolls and Yorkshire pudding.

His first contributions to the American palate were Scotch eggs which he presented at the opening day of his local yacht club. As he put it: “They must have gone down well because none came back up.” So well in fact that he ended up making them at regular intervals over the next 12 years.

The same thing has happened with his pork pies which are extremely hard to obtain in the US, and - when they are found - lack the traditional jelly and unique flavour.

Speaking for myself, there are times when all I really crave is a nice steak pie on a sizeable bed of onion mash with lots of fresh garden veg and home-made gravy.

That’s proper food.

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seem pretty good to me, when you see what they’re earning, and the amount of holiday they get.

It might be a bit complicated though with senior pilots wanting better flight schedules for themselves.

They may have a point as they’ve put the most years into it.

So you could say I’m up in the air about it!

PADDY: Up in the air about it!

Apply sun lotion properly WITH the current extreme heat in Spain and the UK, a timely report from King’s College London suggests that many people are not applying suntan lotion correctly.

Indeed, the scientists believe that the majority of those who do use sun protection are slapdash with the application and just don’t layer it on properly.

According to the report, in most circumstances, an SPF (sun protection factor) of just 15 should be sufficient but because it is not applied thickly enough, the protection of even an SPF 50 lotion is unlikely to give full protection.

Using volunteers, the scientists observed that the majority really didn’t understand what was needed in order to give full protection and calculate that an average adult needs to apply 36 grams of sunscreen to their body which is the equivalent of six teaspoons.

Whilst most of the ‘guinea pigs’ tried to cover the obvious areas such as arms, face, chest, back and legs, many missed potentially vulnerable areas such as the side of the neck, ears and temples.

They also recommend that the lotion should be applied half an hour before going into the sun as it needs time to dry and should be reapplied if you go for a swim as towel drying or even sweating can remove the protection almost completely.

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by John Redfern

OKAY my sun-seeking fans who hopefully lap up my music stories, it’s John Redfern, the bass man from Lady Godiva’s patch Coventry City, where Peeping Tom always keeps his beady eye on you (actually Tom was a bit of a pervert).

Anyway, congratulations to the Ambassadors of Coventry City and a special thanks to a great friend of ours (Astrid Clarke who is part of the Ambassadors’ committee).

Coventry City was recently awarded ‘The City of Culture’ award! I was chuffed to bits.

Give me a second, as I need a glass of the red stuff to toast this great achievement to the city of my birth. On the night of November 14, 1940 the Luftwaffe bombed Coventry, which was regarded as the biggest test of British resolve at this time of the war!

OK, let’s get on with my story: My pop trio, after 10 years, had come to an abrupt end and I had a head on me like a bulldog chewing a bee! Was bored as my group was my life, so my life had come

All right now - love of the Irish

IRISH: The Las Vegas Showband (John Redfern middle left). to an end and I started to watch the box! Dossing on the sofa with my new best friend ... the ruddy

hand control.

One night I was just getting into Emmerdale Farm with Joe Sugden

trying to milk a cow which happened to amuse me! I was now at the end of my tether after six weeks of being bored, bored, really bored! In fact, I was that bored I picked up my old yuke and strummed Cleaning Windows by George Formby ... very badly.

The phone rang, I picked it up and it was a call from the gaffa of an Irish showband called The New City Sounds.

This band, in the day, had won a TV talent show called Opportunity Knocks .The host was Hughie Green (“I really wanna tell you folks”). So, after winning this prestigious famous show on TV, this band, like most bands, hadn’t read the small print on the contract which resulted in them breaking up.

The gaffa of the band decided to form a new six-piece Irish showband called The Las Vegas Showband and he wanted me to turn up for an audition to complete the formation.

I arrived at the given time at the empty club and prepared for battle, clutching my guitar case like a woman clutches her handbag when she hears the sound of a moped ripping past her while shopping in the high street in the UK.

Three bass players arrived, including me, for the audition. On stage was a sax player, trombone, trumpet, drummer and guitarist.

I went straight to the bar while my two competitors fought their corner! Had a stiff one followed by a pint of Carling. My name was announced over the PA. I strapped on my bass and with my Dutch courage and no fear walked onto the stage and plugged my lead into the combo amp and shouted to the band: All Right Now (by Free).

A complicated bass line and a challenge for the guitarist. The drummer tapped in on the side of his snare drum - 1, 2, 3, 4. I exploded on full bass, no treble. This song requires a bass solo followed by a guitar solo, then the bass joins together with the guitarist.

I knew at the end of the song I was about to join an Irish showband, the craic was good yer man. Craic is an Irish word which originated from the English which was spelt crack in the 20th century, the craic was good in Cricklewood and yer man wouldn’t leave the Crown.

There were glasses flyin’, and biddy’s cryin’ and the Paddy was going to town (Dominic Behan).

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FRIDAY 12:00pm Heir Hunters with Michael Buerk 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 A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Still Open All Hours 10:00pm Would I Lie to You? 10:30pm Our Friend Victoria

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This is BBC Two Flog it! Trade Secrets Coast Heir Hunters with Michael Buerk Gardeners' World Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Perfection Getting the Builders in For What It's Worth Nature's Weirdest Events Jungle Atlantis Antiques Road Trip Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Hairy Bikers' Mediterranean Adventure Gardeners' World Love and Friendship Newsnight Louis Theroux

6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm James Martin's American Adventure 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Doc Martin 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London

9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 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 The Crystal Maze 10:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 11:00pm The Last Leg

9:40am Digby Dragon 9:55am Nella the Princess Knight 10:05am Mofy 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Cagney and Lacey 4:15pm Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Tony Robinson: Coast to Coast 9:00pm Celebrity Five Go Caravanning 10:00pm Jane Mcdonald and Friends 11:00pm Blind Date

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Jupiter's Moon Anon: Special Road Hard Same Kind of Different as Me 10:50am Thor: Ragnarok 1:05pm The Mountain Between Us 3:00pm The Shanghai Job 4:40pm Same Kind of Different as Me 6:45pm Thor: Ragnarok 9:00pm The Mountain Between Us Stranded on a mountain after a plane crash, strangers Kate Winslet and Idris Elba face a perilous journey through hundreds of miles of frozen wilderness.

11:00pm The Shanghai Job 12:45am Heartlock

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11:30am The Secret Leopards 12:15pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:00pm Food and Drink 1:30pm Kew on a Plate 2:30pm The Man Who Never Was 4:10pm Ben and James Versus the Arabian Desert 5:10pm Flog It! 5:35pm Don't Panic! The Dad's Army Story 6:25pm Dad's Army 7:00pm RideLondon 2018: Women's Classique 7:50pm Proms Extra 2018 8:30pm We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story 9:30pm Dad's Army 10:00pm Reginald D Hunter's Songs of the Border 11:15pm QI 11:45pm Stewart Lee Content Provider

7:55am The Oddbods Show 8:05am Ninjago: Possession 8:30am The Haunted Hathaways 8:55am Drop Dead Weird 9:25am ITV News 9:30am Zoe Ball on Saturday 10:25am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:20pm James Martin's American Adventure 12:50pm Eat, Shop, Save 1:20pm Love Your Garden 2:20pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:30pm ITV Racing: Live From Ascot 5:00pm The Chase 6:00pm Wos Wrestling 7:00pm ITV Evening News 7:15pm ITV News London 7:30pm Japandemonium 8:00pm Big Star's Little Star 9:00pm The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 12:15am ITV News

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Frasier Frasier The Big Bang Theory 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 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it Channel 4 News Formula 1 A Year in the New Forest My Family and the Galapagos Hitman: Agent 47 Riddick Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

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8:05pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

9:00pm Blind Date 10:00pm Gino's Win Your Wish List

4:40am Daphne 6:30am Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Special Sky Movies takes a behind-the-scenes look at the latest trip into JK Rowling's wizarding world.

7:00am Same Kind of Different as Me 9:15am The Shanghai Job 11:00am Top Ten Show, the 2018 11:15am The Lego Ninjago Movie 1:00pm The Mountain Between Us 3:00pm Thor: Ragnarok 5:20pm The Shanghai Job 7:10pm The Lego Ninjago Movie 9:00pm The Mountain Between Us 11:00pm Thor: Ragnarok

1:30pm Live Chinese Super League 3:35pm One2eleven 4:00pm SPFL Round Up 4:15pm SPFL Round Up 4:30pm SPFL Round Up 4:45pm SPFL Round Up 5:00pm Old Firm Derby Highlights 5:30pm Old Firm Derby Highlights 6:00pm SPFL Round Up 6:15pm SPFL Round Up 6:30pm SPFL Round Up 6:45pm SPFL Round Up 7:00pm SPFL Round Up 7:15pm SPFL Round Up 7:30pm SPFL Round Up 7:45pm SPFL Round Up 8:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 9:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 10:00pm Greatest Moments in Football

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8:05am Ninjago: Possession 8:30am The Haunted Hathaways 8:55am Drop Dead Weird 9:25am ITV News 9:30am Zoe Ball on Sunday 10:25am Japandemonium 10:50am Ninja Warrior UK 11:50am Wos Wrestling 12:50pm Big Star's Little Star 1:50pm ITV Lunchtime News 1:55pm Tipping Point 3:00pm The Chase 4:00pm Tour De France 2018 7:30pm Paul O'grady: For the Love of Dogs 8:00pm ITV Evening News 8:10pm ITV News London 8:15pm Catchphrase 9:00pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 10:00pm Unforgotten 11:00pm ITV News

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11:30am Chuckle Time with the Chuckle Brothers 12:20pm Police Interceptors 1:10pm Police Interceptors 2:10pm Police Interceptors 3:05pm Nanny McPhee 4:05pm Access 4:10pm Nanny McPhee 5:10pm Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 6:10pm Access 6:15pm Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 7:15pm The Wonderful World of Puppies 8:05pm Chuckle Time with the Chuckle Brothers 9:00pm Funniest Ever Gameshow Moments 9:55pm 5 News Weekend 10:00pm Face/Off 11:00pm Five News Update 11:05pm Face/Off

7:00am Road Hard 9:00am Thor: Ragnarok 11:20am The Lego Ninjago Movie 1:10pm The Mountain Between Us 3:10pm Ingrid Goes West It's Single White Female for the Smartphone generation as troubled thirtysomething Aubrey Plaza latches onto LA influencer Elizabeth Olsen... and won't let go.

5:00pm Thor: Ragnarok 7:15pm The Lego Ninjago Movie 9:00pm The Mountain Between Us 11:00pm Ingrid Goes West

10:00am Play-Off Final Highlights 11:00am Play-Off Final Highlights 12:00pm Championship Season Review 1:00pm Football's Greatest 1:30pm Live Chinese Super League 3:35pm One2eleven 4:00pm Championship Season Review 5:00pm One2eleven 5:25pm Live UEFA U19s: Final 7:30pm One2eleven 7:45pm One2eleven 8:00pm Play-Off Final Highlights 9:00pm Play-Off Final Highlights 10:00pm Play-Off Final Highlights

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EFL Goals: Championship 2:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 3:00pm Championship Season Review 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 Football 11:05pm Football 1:10am Championship Season Review

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4:40am Road Hard 6:30am The Hurricane Heist: The Eye of the Storm 7:00am Monster Family: Special 7:30am The Mountain Between Us 9:30am Top Ten Show, the 2018 9:45am The Lego Ninjago Movie 11:35am The Delinquent Season 1:30pm Ingrid Goes West 3:15pm Rememory 5:15pm The Lego Ninjago Movie 7:00pm The Delinquent Season 9:00pm The Mountain Between Us 11:00pm Ingrid Goes West 12:45am Rememory 2:50am Road Hard

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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 A Matter of Life and Debt 9:00pm Animals Behaving Badly 10:00pm The Real Marigold Hotel 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News

For What It's Worth Nature's Weirdest Events 5:15pm Britain's Secret Seas 6:15pm Money for Nothing 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Puerto Rico: Island of Enchantment 9:00pm Hairy Bikers' Mediterranean Adventure 10:00pm Picnic at Hanging Rock 11:00pm Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience 3:30pm 4:15pm

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The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 5:00pm Sun, Sea and Selling Houses 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm 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 Un Sex Abuse Scandal

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11:15am The Lego Ninjago Movie 1:15pm The Ghost of Charnel House 3:00pm The Mountain Between Us 5:00pm The Delinquent Season 7:00pm The Lego Ninjago Movie 9:00pm The Mountain Between Us 11:00pm The Ghost of Charnel House 12:45am Ingrid Goes West 2:35am Rememory

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Football's Greatest Football's Greatest Teams 5:00pm MLS Greatest Games 5:30pm One2eleven 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 7:15pm EFL Greatest Games 8:00pm Play-Off Final Highlights 9:00pm Play-Off Final Highlights 10:00pm Play-Off Final Highlights

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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

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For What It's Worth Nature's Weirdest Events 5:15pm Britain's Secret Seas 6:15pm Money for Nothing 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Nature's Miniature Miracles 9:00pm Inventing the Impossible: The Big Life Fix 10:00pm The Prosecutors 11:00pm Quacks 11:30pm Newsnight

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A young man who cares for an ill friend

FUNDRAISER: Louis with his mother Heather and brothers Oscar and Sammy.

able to put them in touch with the Rock Factory recording studio in San Pedro de Alcantara, which gave a day’s recording time free of charge.

Yazz was very involved in the actual shaping of the music and the production.

She told RTN: “There are times when your inbox delights you and this was one of them! A young boy asking for collaboration in music in order to support his good school friend who was very poorly. These are the gifts which life gives you freely and you’ve gotta grab them with both hands and lungs!

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cided to ask the music teacher at the college whether she would be prepared to assist and sent an email to Yasmin Evans, better known as Yazz, asking if she would help.

Both she and the school were 100 per cent behind the idea and, with some children aged between four and 14 recruited from the school, the idea started to take shape and they ended up after three months with a recorded song and video.

One of Louis’s schoolmates, nine-yearold drummer Sergio who plays in the up and coming band Devils in the Sky, was

“I participated helping alongside other music teachers, in vocal arrangement and production. I also supplied copious amounts of doughnuts!”

School photographer Dudley recorded everything and was up many a night cutting down 70 hours of film to the actual video.

Louis performs a rap as part of the song and his two brothers can be seen enthusiastically joining in the fun in the video, but this comes with a very serious aim as there is a fundraising page at https://uk.vir ginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser (type in EIC Charity Song Project) and the song has already earned more than €1,000 for the Make a Wish charity.

In addition, more than €1,000 has been donated locally with all of the money going to the oncology department at the Materno-Infantil Hospital in Malaga City.

Louis is proud of what he has achieved already and wanted to thank all of those who took part in making this work (including Heather his mother) but also said “Yazz was inspirational but everyone got behind the project, everyone came together.”

He now hopes that other schools will take note of has been achieved at the EIC and will follow suit.

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The young man in question Louis Sadtler, along with his mother Heather and younger brothers Oscar and Sammy, agreed to meet with RTN to give more details about the process behind the single and video and what he hoped to achieve.

As captain of his year’s football team, he was delighted that they had won a local competition but this was tinged with sadness as the regular goalkeeper in the team had been diagnosed with a serious illness and had missed the competition completely whilst he was undergoing treatment.

This got Louis thinking and, after chatting with his mother about his sorrow at his friend’s illness, he resolved to do something about it and came up with the idea of producing a song from one of his favourite artists, Michael Jackson, appropriately choosing Heal the World.

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Food & Drink LOCATED along the Mediterranean shores, the cosmopolitan city of Marbella, more popularly referred to as ‘Europe’s favourite playground’ has become a haven for tourism over the years.

In just over five decades, the multi-cultural city has been transformed from a small fishing and farming village into an internationally acclaimed resort town with over 250,000 inhabitants and 10 million visitors per annum.

Marbella’s history is full of enriched and ancient culture, believed to date back as far as Paleolithic and Neolithic times. The first remnants of colonial life appear to be in 218 BC when it was conquered by the Romans who named the town Salduba, meaning Salt City.

Remains from this era can still be seen in various parts of the municipality. After a period of time under rule of the Moors who gave it the name Marbal·la, the town was reconquered by Spain in the 13th century and has remained part of the Spanish constitution ever since.

The most significant ‘recens precipium’ began in 1946 when German aristocrat, Prince Alfonso of Hohenlohe-Langenburg broke down in his Rolls Royce whilst driving through Marbella.

He instantly fell in love with the area and purchased a finca called Santa Margarita, which he developed into the five-star resort Marbella Club, frequented by members of European aristocratic families and the world’s rich and fa-

mous and thus Marbella had stamped its name on the elite’s social map.

Even today, his cousin, Count Rudolf Graf von Schönberg (better known as Count Rudi) is still personally involved in the day-to-day running of Marbella Club, keeping the heritage of the 1970’s alive.

The city is renowned for the number of tremendous restaurants, bars and nightclubs that cover the area and whatever your preference, Marbella is guaranteed to be able to satisfy your choice.

Sheltered by the Sierra Blanca Mountains, Marbella’s micro climate enables the sun to shine 320 days a year allowing year-round tourism as well as a residential infrastructure unlike any other coastal town in Europe.

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Food & Drink This week Celebrity Chef from Ready Steady Cook & Master Chef Steven Saunders, proprietor of The Little Geranium in La Cala prepares some classic Spanish Fiesta food, with a bit of a twist!

Fiesta favourites!

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

www.thelittlegeranium.com THIS week is the week of the summer feria in La Cala which started on Wednesday and is on all this weekend ending on Sunday.

We always pop over to see what all the fuss is about as thousands of people from all over the coast head towards La Cala to join in the fun, late drinking, late eating, live music and more.

It’s a great night out for the family and children. Every year I look at the food they serve and wonder… ‘is this what people really want?’

The usual burgers and hot dogs are available and there are some Spanish classics

like paella and calamari too, but it doesn’t usually look sharp it all looks a bit tired and stodgy.

They really could do better and maybe next year I will have a stand!

The food I cook isn’t Spanish but I do love some of the Spanish classic dishes if they are executed correctly. For example calamari is delicious when tender and crispy and seasoned with Maldon salt, black pepper and chilli flakes.

To give this dish a twist I use the smallest freshest little calamari (often called Calamar Patagonico), crispy fry it and serve it with a little truffled squid ink risotto underneath.

The recipe is below for you to try and is fantastic so have a go. Sharing tapas style food can be both elegant and exciting and very hospitable. So the twist on the squid for example is to improve this classic. Rather than battered or frozen heavy squid rings with lemon and packet mayo, I turn it into a dish that would feel comfortable on the Roca brothers Can Roca (famous Spanish chefs) restaurant in northern Spain near Barcelona.

I am not obsessed with Michelin-style cuisine, I eat everything and everywhere in all

types of different restaurants but the discipline of Michelin is impressive because it works hard at textures, flavours, colours, presentation and perfect execution and that is what great food is all about.

The baby calamari ticks those boxes and is easy to prepare. Another dish from the squid family that I like to work with is pulpo or octopus in English. The great thing about pulpo is that the Spanish love it so much that they sell it ready cooked in most food shops and supermarkets, which they do well and it saves bundles of time.

If you griddle it whole and then slice it thinly you could serve it on cooked sliced potatoes with olive oil and paprika which is the classic pulpo al la Gallega and is delicious.

Much lighter and fresher is when its griddled and sliced thinly drenched with fresh lime juice and a little olive oil, garlic wild mushrooms, summer radish, beetroot, spiced tomato dressing, mango puree, sweet mustard dressing - explosive flavours!

Other classics that can be recreated to enhance the flavours and modernise a little are: Gazpacho can be made using all things white so that it’s a white cold soup made from

garlic, truffles, cooked white beans, cucumber (flesh, no skin) and fresh truffle shavings, or it can be made exotic using different types of tropical fruits as the condiments cut into small pieces.

Spanish chorizo can be pan fried to make it crispy with stoned olives mixed together, served warm. Put a bowl of these lovelies in the centre of the table to see the reaction.

Black pudding sliced thinly and fried crispy served with spinach on top then a fried fresh quails eggs and truffle sauce. Churros (little fried dough sticks) can be served with skewers of fresh strawberries and blackberries with white and dark chocolate sauce dips to lighten and freshen them up a little.

Most of these things we frequently feature on our menu and they are very popular. I don’t want to lose Spanish tradition but at the same time some classics sometimes need a modern influence.

Whilst writing this I am listening to Cold Play, it reminded me that Chris Martin from Cold Play just loved this squid dish which we served up at Tom’s (lead singer of the band Keane) wedding day late in the evening as snacks. Enjoy the feria and don’t forget to call into the Little G right behind the town hall to say hello!

Crispy fried baby squid, squid ink risotto Ingredients for 4 ½ a kilo of fresh baby squid (Calamar Patagonico) ½ litre of fresh full fat milk Plain flour for dusting 1 flat tablespoon of dried chilli flakes Maldon salt Black pepper

For Risotto Approx. 250g of risotto rice 1 sachet of squid ink (found frozen usually in supermarkets) 1small onion chopped 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese Olive oil Juice of half a lemon Maldon salt Black pepper

Method for Risotto The easiest and most effective way is to pre cook (boil) the risotto rice and when it is cooked (until tender but not mushy) remove from heat and refresh under cold water to stop it continually cooking.

• Now in a warm sauce pan fry off the garlic and onion.

Add the cooked rice and some olive oil to keep it moist.

When the rice is warm add the squid ink and mix well in so that the rice is totally black.

• Now add the grated Parmesan and still well in • Finally squeeze the lemon juice in and season well.

Taste and reserve

Method for Crispy Squid • Prepare the fresh squid by removing the skin and the little bone from inside each squid (like a guitar plectrum) • Wash well in cold water • Cut the prepared squid into small rounds approx. 2-3 mm thick • Let the rings soak in the milk for at least 30 minutes • Heat the electric fryer to full power • Toss the squid rings through the flour ensuring that each ring is well covered in flour. Note: If it looks stodgy at this stage add more flour and separate the rings.

• Fry the rings in the hot fryer for about 1 minute or until golden brown and crispy • Whilst the rings are still hot season now with the salt, pepper and the chilli flakes • Reheat the squid ink risotto ( a microwave will do this successfully) • Mould a little 4-5 cm ring of risotto on each plate • Top with the squid rings and serve.

Crispy squid.

Pulpo.

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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Another month to enjoy Roman Oasis YOU know that summer has truly arrived when The Roman Oasis Restaurant opens again and amazingly it’s now in its 36th year.

There have been lots of changes since those early days which now continue with lots of special event nights (See www.romanoasis.com for details).

This season every Saturday is Hog Roast Night with live music, Tuesdays is DJ Wildcat on the Roof and Friday the fantastic Steve Nelson.

But in this romantic restaurant every night is special where Brutus’s Starter Buffet is laden with International and Mediterranean inspired dishes while at the barbecues there is hearty down to earth fare such as Spare Ribs, Legs of Lamb, Beef, Pork, Chicken and Cumberland sausages. Delicious desserts, speciality coffees, Stilton cheese and 100 ports dating back to 1910 follow.

But not everything has changed.

There’s still the same great atmosphere where you can dine under a canopy of stars with flaming torches and twinkling lights creating a fabulous atmosphere in this enchanted place.

Mine Host, Paul Hickling.

If you haven’t been for a while, it’s time to go again and if you’ve never been you’re missing something special!

It’s children friendly but also adult friendly as the children have a playground area away from the main openair restaurant where they can be seen by eagle-eyed parents, but are unlikely to disturb those eating.

If you just want to go for a drink to see what they do, there’s a great bar there as well.

There is a whole host of entertain-

The charming Roman Oasis. ment lined up for guests on Saturdays with Mark & Kelly performing on Saturday, The Man in Black with his style of country music on August 4 followed by the Hitman & Her, Paul Anthony and then the ever popular Stelvis on successive Saturdays.

Be aware though that there is a small window of opportunity to visit as the Roman Oasis will close again at the end of August and something special is bound to be arranged for the last night of the season.

The Roman Oasis Restaurant & Bar • Camino Sabinillas a Casares, Manilva, 29692 Malaga Tel: (34) 952 892 380, Email: romanoasis@outlook.com • http://www.romanoasismanilva.com/

BAR, BARBECUE & GRILL

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TEL.: 655 496 061

MAIL: LOSAMIGOSGORDOS@GMAIL.COM

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What’s On FRIDAY JULY 27 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 from 7pm 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, KM263. 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.aces tepona.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 28 Flamenco show: free every week from 12 noon to 1pm in Plaza Virgen de la

DO NOT MISS La Cala de Mijas Feria

THE popular annual La Cala de Mijas Feria is underway this week ending on Sunday.

There will be a packed programme of free activities and events for all ages, in a lively and joyous family environment.

Live musical performances will come in the form of Maldita Nerea (Friday), Tequila (Saturday) and Rozalen (Sunday).

The festivities began on Wednesday with the Grand CavalPeña, Mijas Pueblo.

Organic market: every 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 CalleCarril 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.aces tepona.org.

SUNDAY JULY 29 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.u3afuengirola costadelsol.com.

Sunday market: every week over 200 stalls at La Trocha in Coin. All welcome. For more info call 618 826 852.

MONDAY JULY 30 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

ROYAL REVELLERS: The election of the King and Queen is a popular tradition.

and a chat. For more information contact 635 407 255.

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.aces tepona.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.walkingfootball spain.com for details.

‘Are you affected by someone’s drinking?’ Al-anon 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 31 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

cade of Giants and Bigheads, followed by the traditional dinner for senior citizens.

Thursday saw the traditional crowning of the King and Queen of the festival, while the child versions will be revealed tonight (Friday).

Other events still to come include the Rompeolas orchestra, fairgrounds, painting, and a free photo booth.

There will also be a free paella feast laid on for all who visit the Torreon de La Cala on Sunday.

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.

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 1.30 pm. 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.aces tepona.org.

Walking Football: every week from 8pm on the five-aside 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.walkingfootballspain.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@tapassociety.com.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1 The Royal British LegionTorremolinos Branch: every Wednesday at 12.30pm at Vanilla Bar in Plaza la Nogalera, Torremolinos (opp the railway station).

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 different 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.aces tepona.org.

Sing Sing Sing!: 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 AUGUST 2 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 multistorey 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 email 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@marriageweddingser vices.com to book a place.

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

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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

NAME 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. More haste…less speed, so slow things down and you will find that things start to happen in your favour. It wasn’t you who changed the rules, but it will be in your interest to make the very best of the developing situation ahead, because you can. The Ceres sextile with Jupiter this week is lucky for someone, just make sure that it’s you!

Libra. Venus captivates your sibling sign of Taurus, but saves some of the best to come, especially for you. Though your equilibrium is worth fighting for, Pluto ensures that whatever that it is that you want it is in the bag for you. Believe in yourself and look forward to ringing the changes when they come, you’re worth it, after all!

Taurus. Blessed by the Cosmos, your ebullient bullish charm is muted but special whenever love is on the cards. This week Venus trines Pluto in a stylish but pertinent way and this enters within your emotional centre to bring enlightenment and more than just a touch of enchantment to all soul sourced affairs of your open heart.

Scorpio. Mars intensifies and strengthens all that you have up your sleeve right now. The Sun in opposition is questioning and illuminating a clear way forward for you; whilst also playing Devil’s Advocate with your true destiny. You may ignore all the signs, but more than ever right now, you should know what you are about to do.

Gemini. Strained relationship issues are holding you back this week. It takes two to tango and sometimes pity is truly akin to love.

Since the Sun is in opposition to Mars there are really some things worth fighting for. Check what it is that you really want right now, and base your decisions now on the truth of the matter; by bearing your soul!

Sagitarius. Uranus is in cahoots with Mars, bringing you options that intensify and strengthen your resolve. This is a time to tune into the true feelings of others before you make any personal choices an immediate priority. Taking that step upwards is truly a step in the right direction and it will open the doors you now need to walk through.

Cancer. Actions of someone acting selfishly have given you such an unwarranted slap in the face. You have invested both time and energy in a suitable solution, but now it seems impossible. The Sun touches on Saturn, opposes Mars and has even squared up to the enterprise of Uranus. Right now don’t wait for an apology that may never come.

Capricorn. Show everyone what you are made of, and what you can do when you are left to your own devices. You may surprise yourself into the bargain as you take on all the responsibilities that are in order right now.

Power is yours, and the impetus is there for you to take note of the aspects of Jupiter’s dynamic midweek sextile with Ceres.

Leo. With the Sun firmly ensconced in your salient energies there is much interaction all across the Zodiac this week. In opposition with Mars and meeting face on with Saturn there are aspects that form a corner, based on your positive energies. Wishes, dreams and desires take a step closer to a new reality, and you are enabled to succeed.

Aquarius. Empowered by the Sun in Leo, you have some sage and well thought out plans that may be on hold but which are nevertheless pure genius. With both the Sun and Mars clearly focused on the planet of enterprise, Uranus, this double whammy will work well for you, showing others, above all, that you are not to be messed with!

Virgo. An acquaintance becomes a true friend and gives you the very best of advice possible right now. You have been cutting off your nose to spite your face and it is time for you to return to the safety of compassion and freedom; by being yourself. The Venus tryst with Kora confirms that right now you are to look after your own interests.

Pisces. This is a time for reflection and establishing a new routine that revolves around you, but which emphasises the wants and needs of your current situation. Spend time consolidating all that you have to right now, to make sure that the balance and freedom you need is restored and your true desires are not compromised in any way.

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Cryptic

Down 1 How chess game ends for prisoner (6) 2 Be all upset for a girl (5) 3 A long time after 007's detention (7) 4 It’s easy keeping theologian in unemployment benefit (6) 5 Proposed food is injected with nitrogen (5) 6 Mischievous child learning to beg (7) 7 Light material can turn red (6) 13 Model soft angora dress (7) 15 Stops a Republican’s lies (7) 16 Part of London damaged in gale (6) 17 Peel back as before, when not awake (6) 18 Doesn't give one's all in periods of work (6) 20 Puts down some runners' lap sessions (5) 22 Sea-air adds a little weight to one (5)

WELL Weekly Stars

Across 1 A doctor I sent to bed drunk (7) 5 Love-in-a-mist is slightly wet (5) 8 City in pastrami land (5) 9 Inscrutable late Greek god (7) 10 Desperate rival at work (7) 11 Treasure discovered in a controversial place (5) 12 Overturned if set up incorrectly (5) 14 Stop a person including the Guardian, say (5) 19 Spotted in embarrassing tapestry (5) 21 Arrange trout so differently (4,3) 23 Thankless person from Tangier (7) 24 Contempt for a small cereal plant (5) 25 Jokes about northern mobs (5) 26 Have sheriff's helpers joined Nazi police? (7)

Code Breaker

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 2 represents Q and 24 represents Z, so fill in Q every time the figure 2 appears and Z every time the figure 24 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 A head for heights.

A heart to heart talk.

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27th July - 2nd August Across 1 Marine crustacean (4) 3 Lowest brass wind instrument (4) 7 Lacking a name (9) 12 Marked by eager anticipation (9) 17 Abominable snowman (4) 18 Automobiles (4)

Quick

Down 1 Spanish sparkling white wine (4) 2 Lowest female singing voice (4) 4 Cancel or annul (4) 5 Beers (4) 6/14 Reduction in salary (3,3) 8 Nothing (3) 9 Born (woman's maiden name) (3) 10 Attained (3) 11 Tall, rounded vase (3) 12 Deadly sin (4) 13 Accord (4) 14 See 6 15 Elaborate song for solo voice (4) 16 Gentle knocks (4) Across 1 Algodón (6) 3 Ground (coffee, spices) (6) 8 Church (7) 10 Pasillo (en avión, teatro) (5) 11 Bit (piece) (5) 12 Tip (gratuity) (7) 13 Vendavales (vientos fuertes) (5) 15 Cenizas (5) 20 Acróbata (7) 22 Nidos (5) 24 pound (5) 25 Chestnut (7) 26 El más raro (6) 27 Grandmother (6)

Down 1 Joke (6) 2 Awning (5) 4 Opaque (5) 5 Inspirar (7) 6 Sheep (pl) (6) 7 Feliz (5) 9 Roncar (cuando se duerme) (5) 14 To approve of (7) 16 Canciones (5) 17 To dance (6) 18 Palo (de poco grosor) (5) 19 Broom (brush) (6) 21 Latón (metal) (5) 23 Mirar fijamente (5)

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

Kenny’s Postbag Kenny, when you wrote articles for RTN a few years ago you wrote an article titled, “Which Witch?” It explained the fine lines that divide the magic that white witchcraft brings. I am trying to support my daughter, who is greatly influenced by her powers, but I do not have a copy and need one.

Amy G. Sorry Amy I do not have a copy either, but all is not lost and I could easily rewrite the basics to help you help your daughter.

Witch is a word that causes offence to some people, but the difference between black and white witchcraft involves principles that are poles apart. I will try to send you something that will guide you specifically. Thank you for being such an avid reader of the RTN.

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

Check out my new website: www.kennycorris.net

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 The Cosmos is experiencing strength and determination brought about by the generous influences of current Leo energy. If you really want centre stage then it is up to you to step up and be a part of the action you both deserve, and need.

Sudoku

Funagram Unscramble the name of a famous Italian composer: INVALID OVATION Unscramble the name of a small, rough-haired breed of dog (two words): I RENT CARRIER ANSWERS: - ANTONIO VIVALDI - CAIRN TERRIER

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

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health

MASSAGE: Makes you feel good.

Mutual massage is good for both of you GIVING a massage will not only make your partner feel good, but it will make you feel pretty good too.

That’s according to researchers who got couples to spend 15 minutes giving their partner a massage two or three times a week. They found that couples who did this showed significant improvements in their well-being, stress and relationship satisfaction.

The study, which involved 38 couples, reports those who gave the massage felt around 9 per cent better overall, compared to 12 per cent for those who received the massage. It measured their mental wellbeing during a three-week course where they were taught massage skills.

Three weeks after it had finished, nine out of 10 couples in the study said they would recommend mutual massage.

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AIR CONDITIONING by Cool and Cosy. The family company that cares.

Installation and repairs.

Quality machines.

Ecosense movement sensors supplied and fitted from 100 Euros. For other energy-saving products visit www.coolandcosy.es.

952 935 513. We are Junta de Andalucia authorised installers as the new laws states (real decreto 115/2017). On the Costa del Sol since 1993 (248173)

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

EnviroCare 952 663 141 www.envirocarespain.com (279198)

AIR CONDITIONING AIRFLOW Air conditioning for cooling and heating units. Professional, fully guaranteed installations. Tel: 952 443 222 (256685)

AIR CONDITIONING. Quality installations. Free quotations. All areas covered. EnviroCare, 21 years’ experience Heating and cooling products. 952 663 141 www.envirocare spain.com (279198)

AIR CONDITIONING repairs and servicing.

Airflow. 952 443 222 (256685)

ECONOCOOL – Top quality air-conditioning installed from €600.

Service, Repairs & ReGas from €50. Top Quality Installations. All Areas Covered. Chris – 662 427 396 econocool@hotmail.es (278630)

AIR CONDITIONING

MR COOL – Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Heating Systems, Sales & Service – Call Christian +34 629 527 587 or Nick +34 618 678 853 – www.mrcool.es (278648)

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 (258056)

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 (279175)

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

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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)

SUPERPOOL est. 1985.

Pool tables, boxing and mini-vending machines on profit share, also new/second hand domestic tables and accessories. Tel 629 530 233 www.superpoolspain.com (276328)

GENERAL BUILDER. Tiling, plastering, painting, electrician, plumber, carpentry. Reasonable prices. 635 913 885 (References available)

19th CENTURY Saber sword for sale. Offers over 100 Euros. Michael 602 450 873 (278610)

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

Reasonable Rates.

Antonio 602 593 267

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

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

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

Facebook: The Irish Carpenter (276006)

BUY & SELL HOUSE CLEARANCE SPECIALISTS, FULL OR PART CLEARANCE. ALL FURNITURE WANTED, WE PAY MORE. TEL 634 324 914 OR EMAIL houseclearance man@hotmail.com (276121)

THE WAREHOUSE – We buy a Single item to a Full House Clearance – 602 610 103 (257620)

MATTRESS for sale.

Brand New. 135 x 190.

120€. 650 159 528.

Estepona (259185)

GENERAL HOUSEHOLD items for sale. Just call – you never know!! Buyer Collects. 691 882 264 Paul (278510)

HEAVY DUTY EUROCRATES, 6 34cmx27cmx30cm €10 each. 6 – 54cmx36cmx40cm €15 each or €130 for all crates. 952 660 317 (278550)

SUPERMARKETS

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(252581)

PROFESSIONAL Carpet And Upholstery Cleaning, 27 Years Experience, Wet/Dry Clean.

Honest, Reliable. 678 808 837, 952 669 701, acservs@outlook.com

WRITING SERVICES

Rugs Fitted Carpets, Upholstery Including Leather Cleaned On Site 685 524 921 (252581)

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ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICIAN Exclusively Marbella & Estepona - Richard on 687352358 or email richi@europe.com All instalations & maintanance. Surge Protection, Garden Lights, Upgrades, Boletins. (277257)

FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE. WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON-SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (259400)

GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices.

Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@gardenprofessionals.com (279802)

GARDENING SERVICES and other related jobs in your garden. Ricardo 637 160 129 www.ricardogardens.es Torremolinos to Marbella (259136)

MARBLE POLISHING, CRYSTALLIZING, LASTING, HIGH SHINE. REGRINDING, RESTORATION OF SALTY, DEAD FLOORS. RELIABLE. 27 YRS EXPERIENCE. REFS AVAILABLE. CYRIL. 634 455 064 (279112)

FURNITURE THE WAREHOUSE – We Buy A Single Item To A FULL House Clearance – 602 610 103 Furniture Wanted, Same Day Collection, Also House Clearance And Removals. 602 610 103 (252581)

SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 - 608 977 260 www.masajessayan.es (256078)

www.jardin-garden.es All types of garden & pool maintenance. Free estimates. 10 years professional service on the coast. T: 666 953 892. E: benal andrew@yahoo.es (278366)

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INSURANCE

POOLS, gardens, garages, regular maintenance or one-off jobs/repairs. Tel: 606 585 051 www.servicios valiente.com (278551)

HEALTH & BEAUTY ADDICTION THERAPIST: AlcoholDrugs. British Qualified with Personal Experience. Charlie. 634 989 480. (249603)

BOTOX AND FILLERS From €95. Covers the Costa del Sol and inland. www.beautifulmarbella.es 609 347 086. (276259)

FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J. Schaegen, Specialized in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice. 652 291 224 www.bodywork.es (246524)

ENGLISH SPEAKING DENTIST in Fuengirola.

Specialising in Zircon crowns, bridges etc. Free check up! drvisky@hotmail.com 689 887 019 (259059)

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Special hours apply August and Xmas. One street behind the Confortel, just off Plaza San Rafael, Los Boliches, on C/Poeta Salvador Rueda 93. Tel: 952 471 877 (95705)

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English player to win the top scorer ’s prize since Gary Lineker in 1986.

Hazard, 27, won the FA Cup with Chelsea in May and then collected the Silver Ball in Russia after inspiring Belgium to third their best World Cup finish.

Salah, 26, enjoyed a prolific first season with Liverpool. The Egyptian scored 44 goals for club and country during 201718, helping the Reds to the Champions League final in his first season at Anfield.

Belgium midfielder De Bruyne, 27, played a prominent role in a recordbreaking season for City, who accumulated the most points and wins ever in a Premier League season.

It was also a landmark year for five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Portuguese scored 54 goals in 54 games in all competitions, leading Real Madrid’s triumph in the Champions League and Fifa Club World Cup. Voting for the award closes at midnight on August 10, while the awards ceremony takes place on September 24.

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: Kane will only get better in an England shirt.

Masterful Molinari wins Open FRANCESCO MOLINARI’S brilliant victory capped a classic Open that proved golf’s oldest championship remains the most relevant in the game.

A parched, fast-running Carnoustie course provided a fitting stage for the world’s best players to show off their ability.

They were pushing their games to the maximum to try and eke out birdies, and spectators witnessed a thrilling climax to a tournament won by the best player in the world at this moment.

Molinari’s final round was played in the company of Tiger Woods, who contributed greatly to Sunday’s drama by briefly rising to the top of the leaderboard.

MAJESTIC MOLINARI: He is the first Italian to win a major.

Team Sky’s inner battle TEAM Sky’s Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas are both in contention for this y e a r ’s To u r d e F r a n c e t i tle.

But with two teammates competing for the lead, there is a growing buzz around whether Sky will try to help Froome claim his fifth tour, or give Thomas a deserved first.

Thomas has a lead of one

minute 39 seconds after 16 of the 21 stages, and is showing no signs of slowing down.

Former national road race champion Rob Hayles believes the team (of eight riders) will allow natural selection to decide for them who to back during the deciding stages.

“A rider preserves 30-50 per cent of their energy rid-

ing in the slipstream behind others, so your teammates are there to take the brunt of it,” said Hayles.

“They will work together to gain an advantage over the other teams, and then it’s up to the two of them to race it out.”

Thomas has been the most consistent rider of the tour so far and seems to be in the form of his life.

There was a ripple of excitement across the course as the name Woods was posted above all others for the first time in years.

But while the 42-year-old was ultimately unable to keep pace with his sublime playing partner, Woods was impressed with what he saw from Molinari.

“You could see him actually try and hit a couple with cut spin, a couple of draw spin,” said Woods.

“He was working the ball around the greens and it was good to see.”

Only Molinari’s brilliance prevented an Open play-off that would have included Rory McIllroy, Justin Rose, and US stars Kevin Kisner and Xander Schauffele.

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ENGLAND’S Harry Kane features on a 10-man shortlist for the Best FIFA Men’s Player award for 2018.

Chelsea’s Eden Hazard, Mohamed Salah of Liverpool, new Juventus signing Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne are also included.

Tottenham forward Kane, 24, won the Golden Boot at the World Cup in Russia with six goals as England achieved their best finish since 1990.

He went into the World Cup on the back of registering his first 30-goal haul in a Premier League season.

The England captain maintained that form at the finals, becoming the first

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BRITISH Athletics will sen d i ts biggest squad to a maj o r ch amp i o n sh i p i n mo re than a century as it named 102 athletes for August’s European Championships.

The Berlin event is part of a new competition featuring seven sports, the other six taking place in Scotland.

Sp ri n ter Di n a Asher-Smith is among seven individual medallists from the 2016 European Athletics Championships.

“T h i s i s an i m portant marker on the road to the Tokyo 2010,” said British Athletics chief Neil Black.

“The team is our largest for over 100 years (since th e L o n d o n 1908 Olympics) and we look forward to w atch i n g th em thrive under the spotlight of a major ch amp i onship.”

T h e g o vern i n g body has selected more women (56) than men (46) for the first time at a maj o r ch amp i onship.

Kane eyes another award Credit: @HKane/Twitter

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Goodwood... the place for world premieres Photo credit: Maserati press room

ALONGSIDE the world premiere of the V8 Levante GTS and the European debut of the Levante Trofeo, Maserati also revealed at Goodwood

Festival of Speed the MY19 ranges of its Levante, Ghibli and Quattroporte models, featuring an array of subtle upgrades and additional content.

Both Maserati sedans, as well as the Levante SUV, have adopted a redesigned gearshift-lever featuring a more intuitive shift pattern, shorter travel and improved operation. The driver now has the option to use it in automatic or manual mode simply by shifting the lever from right to left, while a new ‘P’ button effortlessly sets the transmission in parking mode.

With the new gearshift lever, the driving modes’ cluster on the center console of all three models is even more user-friendly.

Levante, Ghibli and Quattroporte share the

UNVEILED: Two of the new Maserati ranges on display.

same MTC+ infotainment system, which is based on a high resolution 8.4” multi-touch screen and a double rotary knob on the centre console.

The human-machine interface has been further improved for each Maserati model boasts a dedicated colour range, which is continuously refreshed.

For MY19 there is a choice of 10 body colours for the Quattroporte and 11 for each of the Ghibli and Levante models. Two new tri-coat colours are now available, born to enhance the design of each: the iconic Rosso Potente and the deep, dark Blu Nobile.

The Maserati Design Centre has also created a specific grille and side skirts exclusively for the Quattroporte GTS GranSport version.

The major breakthrough in the MY19 Levante range is the launch of the new 550hp GTS, which alongside the previously introduced 590hp Trofeo brings the Maserati of SUVs to the very top of its class in terms of performance, driving dynamics and exclusivity.

Alongside the V8 campaign, the entire Levante range has inherited new contents for MY19, which underline its ‘Gran Turismo’ character.

Audi TT gets an anniversary facelift IT has been around for the past 20 years, and so the anniversary has encouraged Audi to give the TT Coupe and Convertible - a little facelift to celebrate its continuing popularity.

There are suggestions that the changes have made the current model appear slightly dated ... but not significantly in a way that alters the fundamental style.

The Audi TT comes with a trendy three-dimensional single frame frill with new air inlets at the front, Matrix LED headlamps and OLED rear lights as an extra option, new alloy designs, new colours and ... the additional iconic four-ring badges.

The entry level TT also has its fair share of extras too, with automatic lights and windscreen wipers, Audi Drive Select and Audi’s virtual cockpit.

The engine choice is now a single

2.0-litre petrol in two power settings the 40 TFSI with 194bhp and the 45 TFSI with 245bhp - with the TTS coming with a more fulsome 302bhp.

The 40 TFSI gets either a sixspeed manual or seven-speed S Tronic to send drive to the front wheels, and the 45 TFSI only comes with the S tronic ‘box. The TTS gets quattro 4WD and the S tronic ‘box.

Taking its inspiration from the original 1995 concept, complete with arrow grey paint, a worldwide limited edition of just 999 are being produced to commemorate the 20th anniversary, complete with gloss grey alloys, stainless steel exhaust pipes and a special badge.

CHANGES: Audi TT in celebratory mood.

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IAT has announced two new Chrome Appearance Groups for its 2018 Fiat 500L and 500X models.

Steve Beahm, Head of Passenger Car Brands - Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and Fiat, FCA - North America, said: “The Fiat 500X offers all-wheel-drive confidence, five-passenger seating and bestin-class standard torque. The Fiat 500L is powered by a MultiAir Turbo engine and features a spacious, flexible interior with a nearly 360-degree view. Our new Chrome Appearance Groups give each of these Italian-designed, fun-to-drive vehicles a sleek, refined, custom look.”

Both the Fiat 500L Chrome Appearance Group and Fiat 500X Satin Appearance Groups are available in Fiat showrooms now.

Based on the Fiat 500L Pop model, the 2018 Fiat 500L Chrome Appearance Group adds premium exterior features, including frontfascia chrome accents, rear-reflector chrome bezels, body-side molding chrome accents, fog lamps and 17-inch aluminium wheels with black pockets.

The 2018 Fiat 500L Chrome Appearance Group may be ordered on any one of seven exterior

Colour choice for new Fiat models

CUSTOM LOOK: The 2018 Fiat 500L is ‘fun-to-drive.’

colours: Grigio Chiaro (graphite metallic), Nero (black), Bianco (white), Rosso (red), Grigio Scuro (grey metallic), Blue Tornado and

Blue Denim.

Available on the Fiat 500X Pop model in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations, the Satin Chrome Appearance Group further expands customization options for consumers.

The group adds satin chrome accents on exterior mirrors, door handles, body-side moulding, fog lamp bezels, front fascia, front and rear badges, tail lamp bezels and satin silver roof rails. It also includes fog and cornering lamps, automatic headlamps and 17-inch aluminium wheels (front-wheel drive only).

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Steel curbs worry car builders THE European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) strongly regrets the introduction of provisional measures to curb steel imports into the EU, approved by the European Commission.

In March, the Commission initiated a safeguard investigation in response to US restrictions on steel and aluminium. The provisional outcome of this procedure, announced today, is the introduction of ‘tariff-rate quotas.’

Essentially, these are quotas calculated based on the average imports of different types of steel over the past three years. A 25 per cent tariff will be applied to all imports that go beyond these quotas.

“Car makers’ source 94 per cent of automotive steel in Europe, so the EU steel industry is a vital partner for us,” stated ACEA Secretary General, Erik Jonnaert. “However, these measures will be damaging to our competitiveness, as they will lead to steel price increases in the EU market where prices are already very high.”

ACEA also regrets the commission has not taken into account that demand for steel is increasing across many sectors, including automotive.

Furthermore, the EU steel industry’s capacity utilisation for automotive grades of steel is already very high. Auto manufacturers are consequently suffering from long lead times due to this lack of capacity.

The provisional measures will last for 200 days, by when the commission must take a decision on definitive measures.