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Finance GENDER IDENTITY: Guidelines in place to respect the child’s rights.

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Letters

Talks over transsexual pupil

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THE Junta de Andalucia Education Department has said that talks will be arranged with parents of pupils at a school which is attended by a transsexual student.

San Patricio Catholic School in Malaga refused to allow the pupil to wear a girl’s uniform because it believes this and other measures could have a negative effect on other students. The child is six and has been at the centre for five years without suffering any type of discrimination.

The Education Department has stressed that the guidelines put in place to respect the child’s gender identity do not violate the

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rights of the other pupils and therefore there is no need to consult their parents.

However, the Education Department has agreed to meet the parents.

This came after some parents expressed their discontent because they had not been consulted about the matter and demanded that the child be forced to wear a boy’s uniform until an agreement was reached.

The transsexual child’s parents asked the school to respect the gender with which the pupil identifies. The school authorities said that until there is a court order in place they will not change their opinion.

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Classifieds 104 - 113

Sport 119 - 120

NEWS Burial site A MEDIEVAL necropolis which could date back to the 13th century has been found in Cartama during an archaeological dig.

Two detained TWO men in their 20s have been arrested in Malaga for allegedly stabbing a man, 31, in the stomach.

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14-year-old foils paedophile A MAN, 22, was arrested in Asturias for online blackmail following a report by a girl in Antequera.

The 14-year-old told the Guardia Civil in September that she had been blackmailed by a man she met on a social networking site, who told her to send sexual images of herself via the site and mobile

Drug sales A MAN, 33, was arrested in Malaga for allegedly selling drugs, including to underage clients. He was caught with hashish and marihuana.

Tragic accident A MAN, 74, committed suicide after accidentally shooting a friend while they were hunting in Tineo, Asturias.

Train strikes FOUR days of strikes mean that only 75 per cent of medium distance trains have been running this week and led to cancellations of highspeed trains to and from Malaga.

Text threats A MAN, 19, was arrested in Malaga for sending up to 50 insulting and threatening text messages to his exgirlfriend every day.

Caught inside TWO men were arrested in Malaga after they were caught inside a shop which they had allegedly broken into and planned to burgle.

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phone messaging programs.

He was using the profile of a 16year-old girl and contacting girls between 10 and 16, offering them advice on relationships. Once he knew their secrets, he threatened to expose them unless they sent him sexual photos of themselves and their mobile phone numbers. He

would then blackmail and threaten them. The Guardia Civil found he may have interacted with as many as 1,000 girls. Sixty of the victims have been identified and contacted.

He has been charged with blackmail, threatening minors, child pornography and breach of confidence.

CHESTNUT FESTIVAL: Celebrated in some parts of Spain.

Cyclists found A GROUP of cyclists who were lost for two hours in the Genal Valley after their GPS stopped working were found by the Guardia Civil.

False contracts A WOMAN who had an office in Malaga is facing six years for charging Moroccans up to €7,000 for non-existent work contracts.

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Families remember the dead

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HILE Halloween has ballooned into a massive worldwide event, in Spain the more traditional celebrations fall on All Saints’ Day. November 1 is a national holiday and queues form at cemeteries as families remember the dead.

Families buy flowers, visit the tombs of deceased relatives and spend the night praying for them.

Sweetmeats known as ‘Saints’ Bones’ are made with marzipan filled with egg yolk. They are shaped in the form of a bone and can be found in most cake shops, along with ‘buñuelos’ which are fried dough balls with sweet toppings.

Celebrating Halloween has become popular in Spain in recent years, with many stores selling foodstuffs and decorations, and schools holding costume parties.

Some TV channels show horror films or Halloween Buñuelos and pumpkins

THE search for Marta has cost too much already and it’s stupid to waste money’

Emilio de Llera, Head of the Andalucian Regional Department of Justice, regarding the search for the body of Sevilla teenager Marta del Castillo, murdered in January 2009.

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Gambling addicts THERE are currently almost 2,530 people in Andalucia in treatment for gambling addiction. The average profile is a man in his late 30s, employed, but with a low level of education.

Drunk drivers

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themed episodes of shows, and both children and adults dress up and go to parties and even trick-ortreating, especially in large towns and cities.

However, October 31 has been celebrated in many points of Spain for centuries, although paying more attention to chestnuts than pumpkins.

In parts of Spain like Galicia, Cantabria, Cataluña, Aragon, Asturias, and parts of Leon, Zamora, Salamanca and Caceres, they have the ‘Chestnut Festival’ which has Celtic roots and is a time when families get together and remember the dead. It is common to cook sweet chestnuts on a wood fire and eat them. In some areas, people paint their faces with the soot and jump over the fires for good luck.

They play games, tell stories and sing songs.

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per cent of the population in Spain breathe air which is polluted beyond acceptable health levels, according to a 2012 study by Environmentalists in Action. This leads to 19,940 premature deaths every year, according to the study.

SEVEN people, aged between 26 and 34, were arrested in Malaga City last weekend for drunk driving.

Five were Spanish, one Dutch and one Paraguayan.

100th fight BRITISH bullfighter Frank Evans undertook his 100th fight in Mijas.

Fly away FROM 2014, airline Volotea will fly from Asturias to Valencia, Malaga, Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca.

Flood risk RESIDENTS in Malaga have complained that the wet season is almost upon the area but many riverbeds have not been cleared, which could lead to flooding.

Trip planned BENALMADENA Town Hall has planned a trip to Casares and Gaucin on November 15, costing €25.

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Chestnuts roasting...

PUJERRA, in the Serrania de Ronda area, will celebrate its chestnut festival tomorrow (Friday), with samples of traditional local food on offer to visitors.

Shop hold-up A MAN, 43, has been arrested in Malaga for allegedly holding up a jewellery shop in the city and attacking the jeweller, before making off with €2,800.

Lights on THE Traffic Department is recommending that motorists drive with their lights on at all times of the day to make vehicles more visible to others and prevent accidents during the winter.

Disaster averted by speedy firefighters

Wanted Briton arrested

By Sophie Elliott LOCAL residents and hotel guests were evacuated and traffic on the A7 motorway halted when strong winds fanned a scrubland fire towards a housing estate.

Two homes on the estate were affected, but emergency services managed to control the blaze before major damage was done.

The fast-moving fire was first reported at 6.15pm in the Reserva del Higueron area, next to the El Higueron restaurant, on Tuesday.

It rapidly spread along the margins of the A-7 motorway to a residential area on the border of Fuengirola and Benalmadena.

Aside from threatening homes, which the flames got to within feet of, they threatened the Shell petrol station, just off the 112 turning on kilometre 217 of the A7.

As a result, police stopped traffic on the motorway towards Malaga and cars were backed up for six kilometres (pictured).

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Homes in path of the flames.

Firefighters from Benalmadena, Mijas, Fuengirola and Torremolinos were quickly on the scene. They were joined by Guardia Civil, National Police and Local Police

who directed traffic and evacuated homes and the nearby THB Reserva del Higueron Hotel and Spa. Pete Woodall, who witnessed the fire, said: “It got really close to the houses; a chair on one of the home’s terraces was burned. And the fire got within a stone’s throw of the petrol station. If it had reached that I dread to think what would have happened.”

The fire was quickly dealt with and only two homes were affected.

A BRITISH man, 29, wanted in the UK after escaping from jail, has been arrested in Estepona.

The Liverpudlian, identified as GH, who was serving 10 years for drug trafficking, was arrested at a local gym.

In July last year, he escaped from the cell where he had been serving time since 2008.

He had pleaded guilty before a court in Cork to being a lookout while 1.55 kilos of cocaine was brought into Ireland via Dunlough Bay. He had been on a boat from the Caribbean and from which the drugs were transferred to a small boat.

He swum to shore and provided a false name and passport, saying he was on a fishing boat which had sunk. After being jailed he was transferred to the UK to serve his sentence.

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Foreign workers THE number of foreigners registered with the Social Security in Andalucia was 173,676 in September, 13.93 per cent less than the same month last year.

Driver trapped A DRIVER was trapped when strong winds blew over a palm tree in Avenida Antonio Machado in Benalmadena, hitting his delivery lorry.

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Patient raises €5,000 funds for Leukaemia A BRITISH patient has raised more than €5,000 for Leukaemia research.

Kim Edwards, who has been a patient at the Regional Hospital of Malaga for the last seven years, raised €5,113 for the Institute for Research in Biomedicine in the city, with the money going to Leukaemia research.

Kim Edwards said: “This gesture was a way to thank everyone who helped me, for their kindness and professionalism.”

Wanting to publicly recognise all the people who were instrumental in her recovery, she spoke about the “inspiration, hope, laughter and determination” during her treatment and having the “support of all the world; professionals, friends and family.”

To help raise funds, Kim also carried out a skydive: “For me it was a challenge because I am not a reckless person, but I wanted to do something to express what I feel.”

Former employee hacks web A FORMER employee of Malaga Film Festival was arrested for hacking the festival’s website.

The computer technician, 42, who had worked for the festival in previous editions, accessed the site and allegedly erased all of the user accounts, as well as uploading a video criticising some of the organisers.

According to the National Police, he did this last April, using an IP address in the UK and a password protected Wi-Fi network in Malaga which he had accessed illegally.

A search of his home revealed that he had the passwords for the wireless networks of several residents in the area as well as sensitive information about the festival.

RONDA: Plans to create a walkway for visitors.

Project to win European funds RONDA Town Hall is seeking funding to realise the flagship project of creating a walkway around the town’s perimeter walls.

The Tourism Department said the plans would make it possible to create a walk which circumvents the outside of the Old Town and Tajo and allow visitors to explore the medina.

The project, designed by the technicians of the Department of Works, has a budget of €465,000 and has now been submitted to a competition organised by the Department of Development of the Government of Andalucia (Junta) which aims to support city friendly projects. Winners will then be financed with European funds, although the amount allocated to the province of Malaga is not known.

Maurice Boland makes history HISTORY was made when local radio and TV personality Maurice Boland became the first expatriate to be awarded the Spanish Red Cross’s Bronze Medal.

Francisco Cuevas Moreno, Bárbara Macías Ortega, Antonio Lopez Rui-Díaz and Antonio Paz García joined Maurice as the five people were honoured by the Red Cross (Cruz Roja) Málaga with the Bronze Medal for their continued support of this charity and those in need.

The ceremony was held at the Palacio de Congresos in Marbella in the presence of the President of the Red Cross (ex chief prosecutor

of Málaga) Antonio Morales, the Town Councillor Manola Cardenia, Marbella’s Chief of Police, Rafael Mora with members of both national and local press covering the event.

This was quite a historic moment as Irishman Maurice is the first expat to have ever been awarded with the Red Cross Bronze medal, a merited recognition of his 20 plus years of collaboration with the Red Cross and other charities on the Costa del Sol. Maurice accepted the award on behalf of all the volunteers who he insisted are the driving force behind any successful charity incentive.

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Scared for safety of their homes

By Sophie Elliott A COUNTRYSIDE community is living in fear that a private reservoir being built on a hill above their houses could burst and flood the area where they live.

Seven-and-a-half weeks ago, heavy machinery began to eat away at a hectare of the Sierra Espartales mountains behind the residential area of Ballesteros on the outskirts of Alhaurin El Grande.

Now residents, both British and Spanish, are becoming increasingly worried about the reservoir, being built by an avocado farmer.

With an estimated capacity of 15 million litres of water, weighing 15,000 tonnes, locals say it is a recipe for disaster.

One homeowner was told that the farmer intends to seal the area with Polybutyle liners, which he fears will not provide enough support. That could lead to a catastrophic failure, with several homes in the path of any flood, he believed.

The landowner also told the man that he will fill the store from his existing seven wells.

Locals believe that such a measure could deplete the water table, leaving them with dry wells and no water.

Due to mounting concerns, several members of the small, rural community have reported the work

CAUSING CONCERN: Construction of a private reservoir. being carried out to the Alhaurin and Cartama Town Halls.

One local, Tony, who did not want to give his full name, said: “It’s awful. First the council in Alhaurin El Grande told us he had no licence to build and the expired licence he did hold was for agricultural work.

It’s stupid. He has several houses in the area, if he wants build a water reservoir why not build it lower down by his houses and not high up where it is of danger to the rest of the community?

“He will run the rest of the neighbourhood dry and then the council will be obliged to supply the affected homes with water. It’s selfish using everyone else’s water.”

Another concerned homeowner who did not want to be named for legal reasons said: “It’s really worrying. We don’t know how safe it will be or even if he has legal permission.”

“What do we do? he asked. “We have reported him but nothing has happened.

“My house is in direct line of the reservoir and if the wall fails it will flood my property and destroy the allotments to the side of us.”

In addition, the people residing in the area said they are heartbroken by the visual damage already caused to the beautiful rural area where many of them had decided to settle for the rest of their lives.

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Cat card solution to feed strays

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Prison term A MAN and woman have been sentenced to two years in prison for selling drugs from their home in Malaga City.

Looking up THE number of foreign tourists to visit Marbella in September increased by 17 per cent compared to the same month last year.

Health plea A GROUP of people with mentally ill relatives has demanded that the unit for psychiatric patients at the Costa del Sol Hospital be completed. It should have opened in 2011.

Grab a bargain STOCK! Outlet Fair Malaga returns to Malaga Congress Centre tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday.

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STRAYS: Only authorised people to feed them.

FINDING a balance between the hygiene and cleanliness of the streets and the welfare and protection of stray animals is something the Malaga Felina is working hard on.

Axe murder trial begins A MAN is standing trial in Malaga this week accused of killing his ex-wife with an axe and a knife in 2011.

The couple lived together for six years and had a daughter.

They separated in April 2010, but he continued the abuse and told her that he intended to kill her.

In February 2011, he allegedly waited for her in a street near their daughter’s school, and when she passed by, he attacked her, leaving her no chance of defending herself.

She died instantly from her injuries.

He is facing 26 years in prison and payment of ₏300,000 in compensation to the victim’s relatives. He could also lose custody of his daughter.

He is charged with murder, habitual abuse, threatening behaviour and violating a court order. His defence wants the sentence reduced to manslaughter and are looking for a five-year prison term.

He claims not to remember what happened on the day he killed his wife and says this is due to a fall in which he sustained head injuries.

Now the association dedicated to the care of stray cats believes it has found the solution to ensure colonies of cats are fed in a controlled manner by dedicated people.

The proposal is to issue an identity card to anyone who wants to feed the cats after they have attended a free course with Malaga Felina.

This will allow greater control and prevent unauthorised people from feeding them.

The association aims to launch the initiative in Torremolinos having spent the last few months recruiting people to feed the cats. The proposal has also been submitted to the City of Malaga.

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Cold snap on the way THE weather which has made this October the warmest in recorded history is now coming to an end.

Since the beginning of the week, temperatures have fallen by an average of six degrees.

Malaga Meteorological Centre reported that this October (until Tuesday) had been the hottest since records began in 1942, with an average of almost 23 degrees, when the norm is 19 degrees.

The maximum temperature registered at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport in October this year has been 27.1 degrees, and the minimum 17.7 degrees.

Today (Thursday) is expected to be cooler and a mass of cold air will bring down the temperatures over the weekend to more seasonal levels.

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Mayor remains despite sentence MORE than three weeks after being banned from holding public office for corruption, the mayor of Alhaurin el Grande, Juan Martin, remains in his position.

On October 9, the Supreme Court banned Martin Seron from holding public office for one year for taking money from a businessman in exchange for a building permit.

He says he has not received the sentence via legal channels and therefore cannot comply.

He had delegated the mayoral tasks to his number two and President of the Conservative Partido CORTES DE LA FRONTERA Town Hall has removed Popular in Alhaurin el the European Union (EU) flag from its façade Grande, Toñi Ledesma. following the decision of the Court of Human Rights She has been acting to partially annul the Parot Doctrine. mayor since then.

The mayor, Antonio Granero, said it was done to The decree handing show the town’s solidarity with the victims of over the responsibilities terrorism, rape and murder, who may have to watch is merely temporary, for killers walk free due to the decision. He says the flag 10 days, and a new one has been carefully folded and is now kept in his will be signed by the office in a locked cupboard. mayor to renew the There are victims of terrorism living in the town decision until he receives whom the mayor said ‘deserve respect’ because their the sentence, he has human rights were so cruelly taken away from them. said.

The town is one of the first in Spain to remove the The opposition has EU flag, although many others have announced their asked for him to resign. intention to do the same.

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Overnight stays increase MALAGA CITY is the Spanish urban destination where the number of overnight stays is increasing the most.

In September, the city was visited by 95,979 tourists, and there were 196,320 overnight stays, 9.6 per cent more than in 2012.

There were 56,064 foreign visitors, and the markets which saw the biggest increases were Turkey, Austria, Belgium, Norway, Canada and China, although the most numerous continue to be the British, Germans, French and Italians.

The average stay in Malaga City’s hotels, according to the National Institute of Statistics, was 2.05 days.

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€100,000 seized MIJAS Local Police seized €100,000 which was hidden in a vehicle they stopped at a routine checkpoint. The driver claimed that he had sold a heavy vehicle but had no proof of the sale.

Reduced property THE SIMed property fair which will be held at the Malaga Trade Fair Centre from tomorrow (Friday) will be offering homes from €25,000.

Major support VODAFONE Spain is supporting the promotion of 15 mobile phone Apps created by entrepreneurs in Andalucia.

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Calls for tax breaks for hotels TAXES on hotels which choose to remain open in winter should be cut.

That’s the view of the Association of Hoteliers of

the Costa del Sol (AEHCOS). President Jose Carlos Escribano has asked municipalities in the province to lower taxes on

Japanese ancestry of Sevilla

ALL-YEAR ROUND: Hotels less profitable in winter. the hotels open all year round. He said the Spanish Confederation of

Man sets fire to building with neighbour inside A MAN, 48, has been arrested in Malaga for allegedly setting fire to a building due to problems with one of the other residents.

When police arrived on the scene, he was watching the flames, some of which reached a height of more than four metres.

He sustained burns in the fire, and one Local and one National Police officer were treated for smoke

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inhalation after they evacuated the building.

The woman was found on the third floor with her dog.

Police report that the man had threatened to burn down the building with his neighbour inside and he was charged with attempted manslaughter.

He also told the police that he ‘wanted some smoke’ because he ‘hadn’t smoked all day’.

Hotels and Tourist Accommodation (CEHAT) of which he is vice president, held a meeting with Councillor of Tourism, Jose Manuel Soria, to discuss the move.

Escribano said: “We insist on lower taxes because tourism is the engine of recovery and we have to optimise it.”

He said whilst the summer period is profitable, it is not enough to see them through the winter to keep jobs and hotels open all year round, adding that maintenance costs had increased and energy costs had risen 70 per cent in five years.

THE Japanese Ministry of Science is paying for a DNA study to determine whether residents of Coria del Rio, Sevilla, have Japanese ancestors.

There are 636 people in the town with the surname ‘Japon’ (Japan), and 400 of them have undergone blood tests to determine if they are direct descendants of members of an expedition which arrived in the town four centuries ago under the orders of Samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga.

The results of the study are expected within a year.

It coincides with an exhibition of 400 portraits of residents with the surname ‘Japon’, which will be open to the public until November 30.

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Students protest STUDENTS at La Consula and La Fonda catering schools in Malaga decided to study outside in the car park earlier this week in protest as the schools have not yet opened for the new term.

Mercy mission THE Xanit International Hospital in Benalmadena has donated one of its ambulances to United Firemen Without Frontiers to take to Nicaragua.

New look THE old town hall square in Fuengirola is to undergo reformation work, which is due to cost €88,000, and will include a large statue of the Catholic Monarchs.

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Alzheimer’s sufferer escapes assault trial A MAN who took part in an attack in which a man was beaten unconscious with an iron bar will not stand trial because he has Alzheimer’s.

But his victim has been

sentenced to six months in jail for causing bodily harm.

The events took place in April 2000 when a man, 75, was involved in a violent argument with a couple at the entrance to their

house in Torremolinos. The woman, 71, slapped him and he pushed her. All three sustained minor injuries.

The man whose wife had been pushed went to the other man’s home three hours later with an unidentified person who hit the victim in the face with an iron bar, causing him to fall to the floor, where the beating continued He sustained a broken nose and rib and lost several teeth.

Despite this, he was sentenced to six months in prison for causing bodily harm, while the los Caidos. other man will not now be tried because of his the remains of Franco Alzheimer’s. and Jose Antonio Primo However, he will have de Rivera, founder of to pay part of the legal the fascist Falange costs, a fine, and Española party, should compensation to the be moved to locations of couple. their families choice

Bid to move Franco THE Socialist Party has demanded that the remains of General Franco be removed from the Valle de los Caidos monument.

Located near Madrid, it is the best known monument to the Civil War. The 2007 Historical Memory Law states that it should honour all those who died in the Civil War and during the later political repression, and become a public place of worship.

MONUMENT: Calle de While the Socialists accept that all the modifications they wanted under the Zapatero government are not possible in the current financial climate,

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Princess may have to testify THE youngest daughter of King Juan Carlos I could be charged after it was found that she had signed a false rental contract.

The case looking into the alleged illegal activities of her husband, Iñaki Urdangarin, with the Noos Institute, revealed that she signed a contract to rent her own palace, Pedralbes, to the company Aizoon, created by the couple to manage the Noos Institute. This new evidence confirms she was directly involved in managing her husband’s business and could place her at the centre of the tax fraud and money laundering. She could be called to testify in court.

Princess Cristina owned 50 per cent of Aizoon, a company which existed solely to issue false bills in order to justify the transfer of money received by the Noos Institute, it is claimed.

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New ambassador takes up his post 2008) and as head of the EU Economic, BRITAIN has a new ambassador to Spain.

Simon Manley CMG, a member of the Central Europe and Ireland Department UK’s Diplomatic Service since 1990, has (2002-2006).

He has been posted to the UK’s Mission taken over from Giles Paxman as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Spain and non- to the United Nations in New York (19931998), where he worked on Yugoslavia and resident Ambassador to Andorra The new ambassador said: “I am UN reform, and has twice been seconded delighted to be here in Spain and look to the European Union.

Mr Manley was made a Companion of forward to strengthening our broad and deep bilateral relationship. Spain is a key the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 2009 and a ally within the European Union and NATO Commander of the and is one of our most important trading Polish Order of partners.”

Merit in 2004.

Mr Manley, who is married with three Mr Manley read young daughters, said he was eagerly Modern History at awaiting meeting and working with companies in both Spain and the UK, Magdalen whether established investors or new College, Oxford entrants keen to secure a foothold in their and International respective markets.

Relations at Yale He served previously as the Foreign and University Commonwealth Office’s Director Defence and Strategic Threats (2008-2011), leading the Government’s international counter-terrorist, counter-proliferation and counterSimon Manley, CMG. narcotics efforts, as head of Counter-Terrorism Policy (2006-

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By Dilip Kuner HELPING the people help themselves.

That could be the motto of the new British Consul for Andalucia and the Canary Islands.

Charmaine Arbouine is an outgoing and friendly mother-of-three who settled in Spain with her Scottish husband James eight years ago after a long career in public service.

Those years in Spain have, she said, given her an insight into the problems and challenges many UK citizens face when moving to a new country.

And with her background of customer care and organisational abilities built up in UK local authorities and NGOs, she has the skills needed to make sure the Consulate efficiently fulfils its primary purpose.

“I view our job as being enablers. We can help in some cases directly, but in others we can point people in the right direction,” explained Charmaine, adding: “Our sole purpose is to help distressed British citizens. Yes, there are some pieces of paperwork that people need which we can help with, but the main thing is to help people in emergencies. For example, people who have lost or had their passports stolen, have mental health problems, or people who have been detained, or assaulted.”

When asked what her personality brings to the job, she said a passion for customer service and getting help to

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New Consul has the Britons public at heart Serving in Spain people most in need. Secondly, she is always striving to improve. “We can always get better,” she said.

The 50-year-old, originally from Nottingham, and mother of two girls and a boy aged 15, 14 and 12, is very happy to have become the Consul.

“This is the perfect job for me. I did Spanish at University (Hull). I was interested in working in a voluntary capacity for organisations like Oxfam to help people. Being here brings everything together. I am still helping people, but using my professional organisational skills as well.”

Charmaine has more than 20 years’ experience of managing people and INSIGHTFUL: resources in the public and notBritish Consul for-profit sectors. She was for Andalucia previously a consultant to local and central government Charmaine organisations in the UK, Arbouine. specialising in public sector performance improvement.

Charmaine said there is a long list of problems the Consulate can help with, but she stresssed that prevention is always better than cure. “Some things are very preventable; for instance, allowing your passport to lapse. It takes up to six

The Consulates that cover Southern Spain are among the busiest in the world. The new Consul oversees the work of teams in Las Palmas, Malaga and Tenerife, who provide on-theground assistance to British nationals.

The region covered by the Malaga office sees five million British visitors every year, and is home to around 350,000 British residents. Consulates in Tenerife and Las Palmas, together with the Honorary Consul in Lanazarote, serve 3.5 million British visitors and 85,000 residents. weeks to get a new passport, so people who have to travel urgently then have to apply for emergency papers, and that can be expensive. Just keeping an eye on passport dates can save a lot of trouble,” she advised.

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Chinese business CHINESE investors are reportedly looking to buy land in the Antequera area in order to create a large residential complex.

Store talks IRISH fashion retailer Primark is in talks with Marbella businessman Tomas Olivo to discuss opening a store in the city, according to local Spanish daily Diario Sur.

It’s a first POSTRES REINA, the owner of the Montero brand of desserts, aims to become the first producer of yoghurt in Andalucia in 2015.

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Minds bodies and spirits uplifted after festival

Vote for Rob as Slimmer of the Year

THIS year’s Mind, Body & Spirit festival, was a “wonderful inspiring experience,” said Festival Organiser Jacinta Hannon.

Jacinta described the atmosphere as “magical” she said, “people from across the globe gathered together united in a safe environment of self-exploration and self-improvement and development to help inspire, awaken, uplift and enhance their mind, body and spirit.”

Visitors experienced a host of more than 50 spiritual and well-being orientated exhibitors; from international mediums, to healers, psychics, tarot readings, palmistry, unique jewellery, nutrition therapists, beauty products and more.

Jacinta said “For many the festival has been a life changing

CAMBRIDGE 800 has entered, Robert Blyde, better known as Costa del Sol based singer, Rob Stevens, into the International Slimmer of the Year 2013 competition.

He is Spain’s first entrant into the Cambridge Slimmer of the Year contest.

Voting goes live on Monday, November, 4.

Voting processes will be published on the Cambridge 800 Facebook page and in the Euro Weekly News.

A spokesman for Cambridge 800 EspañaSpain said: “People can vote for Robert from next Monday and give a reason to say something positive about Spain. “Go Rob, win it for Cambridge 800 … win it for Spain.”

UNIQUE: Jewellery by Noel.

LEFT: Jacinta Hannon, organiser.

experience. One lady told me she was inspired to write her book after a hypnosis session with Gary Amer. And others were

inspired by Marion Dias who healed herself from cancer and wrote a book about her experience.”

The Mind, Body and Spirit festival would like to thank everyone who participated and attended and the H10 Andalucia Plaza for making the festival possible.

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Halloween AID party ANIMALS IN DISTRESS (AID) is holding a Ghouls ‘N Ghosts Charity Dinner Dance at La Hiedra Restaurant on Saturday. Featuring Frankie B, DJ Lee Jay Road Show, and a two-course meal, all for €15. Starts 7.30pm for 8pm meal. Prize for the Best Halloween Outfit.

Tickets available from the AID Charity Shop in Alhaurin el Grande nearly opposite Mercadona.

For more information, phone Joe 626 942 427.

CARING: Lions President Patricia Maxwell presents a cheque to Jack Nausbaum, surrounded by members.

La Cala Lions carry on the good work

ONCE again, La Cala de Mijas Lions Club are sending their charity donations to help those in need.

Lions International has two main interests: one is to help those with impaired sight with a campaign called Sight First. This takes their teams all over the world to the most far-flung areas offering eye-care; taking away cataracts, for example,

in jungle situations! Their second interest is in diabetes, the silent killer.

So it is appropriate that this month Lions President Patricia Maxwell handed a cheque for €1,000 to Jack Nausbaum to help him to run his golf tournaments which encourage those with impaired sight, the physically

disabled and the mentally handicapped to enjoy a round at Parador del Golf, Malaga.

As November is the month when the club has a Diabetes Awareness Campaign, Jack has agreed to let the Diabetic Support Group have a stand where they can chat to any diabetics who wish to come along at around 1pm on November 9.

RAFA consolidates on the Costa del Sol FOR the past 11 years, the Benalmadena Branch of RAFA has served an area from Estepona to East Malaga and inland.

With the reduction in RAF numbers on Gibraltar, it is

no longer viable for the RAFA branch there to continue. It has been decided to merge it with the Benalmadena branch and reform the Costa del Sol Branch 1342. It now

Sexual exploitation ring broken up NINE people have been arrested following an operation in Barcelona to dismantle a ring which forced more than 200 Romanian women into prostitution since 2002.

Among the victims were several under 18s and a mentally disabled woman, made to work as a prostitute by her own mother in 2009.

Collaboration between the Spanish and Romanian authorities enabled them to identify 26 victims.

However, police believe more than 200 women fell victim to the gang as it had been operating since 2002.

Those arrested tricked the women into coming to Spain from Romania by taking advantage of their uncertain financial situation.

covers from Velez Malaga right up to and over the Gibraltar border for welfare cases as required.

The Welfare Team is involved in many cases where ex-RAF or their spouses and dependants require help ranging from medical or home-care, repatriation, or simply the use of their disability aids.

They provide an essential link to the RAF Benevolent Fund and Social Services in UK and in Spain.

The group meets at Hotel Tamisa Golf, Mijas Costa, at 1pm on the first Monday of each month, and at The Peacock Grill and Bar, Avenida Bonanza, Arroyo de le Miel, at 2pm, on the third Monday of each month.

For further information, visit www.rafacostadel sol.co.uk

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Paragliding tragedy A MAN, 67, has died while paragliding over Teba. He fell into an olive grove on the outskirts of the town.

Machete killer A MAN is facing 14 years in jail for killing another near a school in Malaga City in June 2012 with a machete.

Bad ride TWENTY-FIVE drivers have been reported this year for transporting the public without a proper licence in Malaga.

Daily spend TOURISTS in Malaga are spending almost €90 per person per day on average, up 14 per cent from 2012, according to tourist spending survey, Egatur.

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Fake plane ticket scam exposed the man, aged 43, for allegedly setting up a dummy airline that sold tickets to Paraguay.

The tickets were sold below market price on the company’s website and in two offices in the centre of Madrid.

But the flights never existed and the clients were left stranded after paying in cash, police said.

According to police sources, the fraudulent company only sold tickets to people of Paraguayan origin to make sure STEALING: Some teenagers see it as a way to reinforce their peer status. no complaints were lodged against it.

The accused had been arrested before, STEALING among teenagers has increased in Madrid. Street robberies in 2009, for selling increased by 19.8 per cent in the last year, principally because of fake tickets to 21 teenagers stealing from their peers, the Interior Ministry announced. people who wanted Teenagers mainly steal mobile phones, designer trainers and small to travel from Madrid amounts of money. They do so to reinforce their status amongst their to Equatorial Guinea. peers, although many start to steal because of financial problems A MAN who reportedly swindled people out of about €50,000 by selling counterfeit plane tickets has been arrested in Madrid.

So far 67 people have been defrauded by the accused, who has a record for similar offences.

National Police officers arrested

Teen theft on the increase

NEWS Madrid Arena tragedy one year on TOMORROW (Friday) is the first anniversary of the Madrid Arena tragedy in which five teenage girls died in a crush during a Halloween party.

The judge in charge of the investigation believes the party organiser, Miguel Angel Flores, may be guilty of involuntary manslaughter and a crime against public health. He is out on €200,000 bail.

A dozen Madrid council members designated by Mayor Ana Botella presented their resignation for their poor management of the incident.

As a consequence, Botella has had to change the government team on the council three times in the last year.

The trial, still under way, may go on for another two years, according to the victims’ parents.

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Transatlantic solo sail for Tropic4Cancer

SETTING SAIL: Richard Mayon-White.

RICHARD MAYON-WHITE was in Gibraltar’s Marina Bay before setting out on an unusual solo transatlantic crossing.

Last Saturday, the 46-year-old was due to unfurl the sails on Haskapa, a 6.5-metre mini transatlantic class yacht, and embark on his ocean crossing.

He’ll navigate through the Strait, sail south to follow the western coastline of Morocco and

the Sahara, and then meet the Tropic of Cancer at 23 degrees north. This famous line of latitude will then dictate his course for 4,000 miles, before reaching Fort Lauderdale around a month later.

Richard explains: “This is a challenge for charity, Tropic4Cancer, and challenges by definition are not supposed to be easy. My biggest fear is large marine life. Previously I have

Sala caters for all ages SALA GROUP is renowned for its famous guests including Prince Albert of Monaco, Sir Alan Sugar, Jamie Oliver, Eva Longoria, Ne-Yo and Harry Redknapp.

Despite their star status they haven’t forgotten about the little people… by little people we mean 10 years old and under!

El Rincon de la Sala in San Pedro is now offering a fantastic value kids’ menu! For just €5.50 the little ones can select a main course, with choices including Grilled Hake, Breaded Chicken and Spaghetti and a soft drink followed by vanilla ice cream topped with delicious sweets. In addition, every Sunday afternoon El Rincon de la Sala in San Pedro and La Sala in Puerto Banus will welcome a children’s entertainer to keep the kids amused!

La Sala in Puerto Banus is now offering a set menu on Sundays, including traditional roast dinner with a children’s roast option available for just €7.95! With

CHILDREN WELCOME: Sala Group offers a fantastic value menu for the little ones. live singers every Sunday afternoon (to keep the adults entertained) finish off your weekend in style with Sala Group!

For reservations please call 952 814 145 or visit www.lasalabanus.com or www.lasalasanpedro.com

nearly been on the wrong end of an amorous Sei Whale and I really don’t like sharks, either.”

Richard chose Gibraltar’s Marina Bay as a starting point as he wanted to set off from the mainland. The Haskapa was delivered by lorry from Poole in Dorset, UK, to Southern Spain.

“I’ve also never been to Gibraltar before,” continued Richard, “and I love trying out new places. It’s a crazy location with the hustle and bustle of a major city and tourist hotspot whilst retaining the feeling of a proper community. People are really friendly and welcoming.”

Tropic4Cancer aims to raise £40,000 to be split equally between two great causes Sobell House Hospice in Oxford (www.sobellhospicecharity. org.uk) and Sail 4 Cancer (www.sail4cancer.org).

Richard’s mother spent her last few weeks in the care of Sobell House, and he has always felt the need to give something back to the hospice. Sail 4 Cancer gives respite to cancer sufferers, their families and carers through days out on the water and sailing holidays. The charity was set up in 2001 by a group of keen sailors who had all lost a close friend or relative to cancer.

To offer your support to Richard visit www.tropic4cancer.com and for donations www.sail4cancer.org/Tropic4Cancer

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Photography with a feminine feel SHUTTERBUGS will be holding a photographic exhibition at the Casa de la Cultura in Alhaurin el Grande from Monday until Friday November 29.

This year is their sixth exhibition and the photographic subject on display this year is: Niñas-Señoritas-Señoras.

Shutterbugs is a group of amateur photographers who meet twice a month during the day in Alhaurin el Grande.

The group has been in existence since 2005 and caters for people interested in photography from the absolute beginner to the more skilled photographer.

New members are always welcome.

SUBJECT: Una niña.

For further information, please visit our website: www.shutter bugs-spain.org or telephone Monique on 629 22 117.

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An honourable achievement THE work carried out by Age Concern España throughout Spain and within the local organisations has been recognised at the European Diversity Awards ceremony held in London.

Eileen Dry, President of Age Concern in Spain and also President of the local organisation said: “We are honoured that our national and local work has been recognised by being shortlisted at these awards. We are a small organisation that does a very big job. The European Diversity Awards help to publicise our work worldwide, and the contribution of all of our volunteers who work so hard on behalf of older, English-speaking people living in Spain.”

Coming just after winning an award at the Pride of Marbella 2013, the

volunteers working for Age Concern Estepona and Manilva can be proud of all that they are achieving.

For older people who require help or advice, Age Concern operate a

telephone service called Lifeline. This gives the individual a direct point of contact with the charity.

The telephone number is 650 163 928. It should be noted that Age Concern is

not an emergency service.

There is also an email address you can use to contact Age Concern, Estepona and Manilva: acesteponaymanilva@age concern-espana.org

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NORWAY - A man, aged 70, was seriously injured when an elk hunter missed his prey and the stray bullet went through the wooden wall of a country cabin hitting the victim in the body.

Hate crime DENMARK - A 21-yearold man, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for a hate crime after he attacked a 48year-old transgender woman with a hammer.

Rabies fear NORWAY - The government has banned the importation of unvaccinated puppies and kittens less than three months old from the Netherlands after it lost its status of being a rabies-free country.

Jobs cut SWEDEN - Car manufacturer Volvo is cutting 2,000 white collar jobs in light of a 5 per cent drop in sales during the third quarter of the year.

Losing out DENMARK Copenhagen mayor, Frank Jensen, has proposed an initiative whereby parents could lose their child allowance payments if their children engage in antisocial behaviour.

Chair fire NORWAY– A man, 85, died from severe burns after his wheelchair caught fire. It is reported to be the third wheel-chair fire so far this year.

Jumped the gun

Strike a light

MANCHESTER POLICE said they had found ‘component parts for the UK’s first 3D gun’ seized in a raid against organised crime. But the users said the plastic ‘trigger’ and ‘magazine’ were printer spares.

FIREFIGHTERS in England and Wales will continue to strike in the run-up to Bonfire Night in a row over pensions, according to the Fire Brigades Union.

Stand down SECURITY company SERCO’s boss Chris Hyman has resigned following an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) over claims it had overcharged the government by ‘tens of millions’ of pounds for electronic tags for criminals.

Economy boom THE country’s economic activity (GDP) is experiencing its fastest growth for three years.

Official figures show that UK economic output rose by 0.8 per cent between July and September.

Court’s out THE OLD BAILEY was evacuated after a suspect package was found in a courtroom where Ukrainian student Pavlo Lapshyn was being sentenced for murder and plotting to cause explosions.

Gaga in Germany LADY GAGA launched her third album Artpop with a party at Berlin’s famous Berghain nightclub and displayed another trademark bizarre outfit - this time wearing little more than a fake moustache.

Energy action FUEL poverty campaigners have appealed to the prime minister to take action over ‘woeful’ levels of heat lost from the nation’s homes and have demanded that party leaders invest in ‘super insulation’ to reduce energy bills.

Ash tree hope

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Stray bullet

ASH trees on the Holnicote plantation site give hope that damage caused by the chalara fraxinea fungus may not lead to its extinction in Britain. Infection could be slowing with only 20 per cent of its 6,000 trees known to be affected.

LADA GAGA: Partied in Berlin.

RUSSIAN PRESS Monkey chants

Underwater rifle

RACIST monkey chants from CSKA Moscow fans enraged Manchester City’s Ivorian international Yaya Toure and fellow players during the group stage Champions League football match at Khimki Arena.

RUSSIAN arms manufacturers have unveiled the world’s first assault rifle, named ADS, capable of shooting standard size cartridges both underwater and on land.

Not pirates RUSSIA has dropped charges of piracy against 30 Greenpeace activists arrested during a protest against Arctic drilling in September. But they’ll still be charged with hooliganism, which carries a sentence of up to seven years in prison.

Murder sentence A MAN in the Ulyanovsk region has been jailed for 13 years for murder after he beat his son to death with a bottle for refusing to bring him a glass of water.

FRANK JENSEN: Against antisocial behaviour.

Assault film TWO former policemen in Russia’s Urals were fined for filming an attempted prison rape and publishing the video online. They stood by and filmed a local man detained for drunkenness attempting to sexually assault another male detainee.

Psychic fraud POLICE in Moscow have arrested a gang of fake psychics who earned around 200 million rubles (€4.5 million) by offering to solve people’s personal problems through magical senses.

Routine mission THE Russian Navy has announced that the redeployment of its naval vessels in the Mediterranean Sea is part of a planned rotation and is not linked with the worsening situation in Syria.

Berlin ban A BAN on new hotels and hostels could soon come into effect in popular areas of Berlin after locals complained about the noise and mess caused by tourists.

Stand-off A MAN threatened to set fire to a fast-food outlet in Southern Germany with 12 people inside in a 14-hour stand-off.

Not friends A MAN who won €500,000 in the lottery has been ordered to share his winnings with his ex-wife by a court. They had been separated for eight years when he won the money, but divorced two months after the win.

Drugged dogs DOGS in Berlin are getting high from drug-users’ excrement. Vets in the capital have warned about an increase in the number of pets falling ill and being unable to walk properly after eating faeces in the city’s parks.

Famous MP TELEVISION actor Charles M Huber has become a member of the German Parliament. The actor made his name in the hit crime series Der Alte.

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Bad neighbours THREE men have been arrested for allegedly throwing a petrol bomb at their neighbour’s house in Palma. They claimed they did as a punishment for their neighbour lodging several complaints against them.

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Father arrested A MAN of Moroccan origin has been arrested in Palma after he allegedly abused his daughter, aged 15, because she refused to wear a Muslim veil or hijab.

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Bikers meet A GROUP of around 30 deaf motorcyclists met up for the second consecutive year to take a ride around the province visiting places including Calar Alto and Tabernas.

Prison sentence AN Argentinian woman has been sentenced to five years in prison after killing her husband by stabbing him twice during a domestic argument.The incident occured in Almeria City in 2008.

SPECTACLE MILESTONE: Lions President Janette Bennett delivers to Emilio Moreno.

Lions spectacles hit new heights

THE Torrevieja Costa Lions Club passed another milestone this week when its President Janette Bennett delivered more than 1,000 pairs of used spectacles to the Centro de Reciclaje de Gafas ‘Melvin Jones’ in San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante.

Emilio Moreno, the centre’s director, was delighted to receive the donation which brings the total provided by Torrevieja Lions to over 9,000 pairs in six years. This achievement is outstanding for the club and has been achieved with great support from the customers and staff of Specsavers in Torrevieja.

The Lions have also agreed a collaboration with Francisco Jurado, Director of Specsavers in Guardamar del Segura.

Nationally, Specsavers have launched an initiative in all their Spanish stores to collect used spectacles to donate to their local Lions Clubs for onward delivery to the recycling centre.

The used spectacles are cleaned, graded and reframed at the recycling centre where they are then held awaiting orders from all round the world where eye care is not readily available.

Sausage meet

Angry goalkeeper

THE classic ‘feria of the sausage’ in Viator has beaten all records with 4,500 sausage sandwiches handed out in the Plaza de Constitution.

THE Prosecutor’s Office in Malaga has asked for two years and two months in prison for a goalkeeper who reportedly assaulted a referee during a football match in Nerja.

AXARQUIA

Snatch attempt

On the trail

Block evacuated

A MAN was arrested in Almeria City after stealing items from a vehicle.The victim, who witnessed the crime, phoned the police and followed the man through the streets until police were able to catch up with him.

AN APARTMENT block in Velez-Malaga had to be evacuated after a toddler accidentally started a fire that completely destroyed his house. No one was injured in the incident.

A MAN of Moroccan origin has been remanded into custody for allegedly snatching a four-year-old girl at a school playground in Motril while shouting: “Islam will be imposed in AlAndalus.”

New logo

Smugglers caught

ALMUÑECAR COUNCIL is to run a competition to find a new tourism logo for the town. The current one, which is 20 years old, is obsolete, according to Tourist Councillor Rafael Caballero.

TWO men have been arrested at the port of Motril for allegedly trying to smuggle into Spain 3.5 kilograms of hashish hidden between the soles of shoes and sugar cubes.

Surfin’ USA EL EJIDO windsurfer and former World Champion Víctor Fernandez is in Hawaii to take part in the JP Aloha Classic in Maui.

EXPORTS of Christmas sweetmeat turron grew by 5 per cent this year. The increase is due to new markets in Russia, China and Arab countries, said Jijona manufacturers.

Cottage industry

Vaccination campaign

A MAN was arrested in Palma after trying to attack two Local Police officers with an axe. Police found €7,000 in cash in his pockets. He had previously smashed up six cars.

Sweet prospect

ALICANTE CITY cabbies have complained that out-of-town taxi-drivers and unlicensed ‘pirates’ at train stations and the ferry take away 10 per cent of their trade.

TWO people, aged 39 and 48, were arrested at Son Sant Joan Airport for allegedly trying to smuggle 253 grams of cocaine into Spain hidden in their luggage.

Axe attack

COSTA BLANCA NORTH

Raw deal

Hidden stash

THE seasonal flu vaccination campaign has started in the Balearic Islands with 139,800 vaccines. It will last until December 5. For more information call 902 079 079.

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POLICE dismantled a cocaine laboratory in a Petrel apartment whose 34-year-old tenant manufactured and distributed the drug. He was carrying 100 grammes of crack cocaine when arrested.

Kerb crawling A PASSENGER suffered minor injuries when a car drove into the window of a closed travel agency in Alicante City. The driver was over the drink-driving limit when breath-tested.

Keeping busy ALICANTE UNIVERSITY graduates applying for jobs at Disneyland in Paris were advised not to admit that they are out of work. It could make them look lazy, they were told.

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Parking dispute RESIDENTS in Elche, opposite the area acquired for car parking for a new multi-sport zone, say they want to ensure that ‘quality of life’ is preserved for neighbours and ask for the parking to be moved to another, more suitable, area.

18-year sentence A MAN, found guilty of beating his expartner to death at the bar in Pilar de la Horadada that they ran together, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Seal of approval TWENTY-FIVE establishments including hotels, museums and restaurants in the Orihuela municipality have been given the Tourist Quality hallmark.

Endangered flora THE flora of Cala Mosca should be declared a micro-reserve, according to Orihuela’s Department of Environment to protect certain endangered species.

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Gates unquestionably acquired a bargain for his outlay of a little over €113 million, which also makes him FCC’s principal shareholder after the owner, Esther Koplowitz.

He bought at €14.8 per share and although this is double last April’s price when it nosedived to €6.6, it was still a bargain compared with the pre-crisis €83.9.

Fruit policy was a big blunder...

MERCADONA makes few blunders although owner Juan Roig recently admitted to one.

The chain erred when it switched to pre-packaged fruit and vegetables in 2008.

“People want a good aubergine picked yesterday and sold today,” he said.

“You won’t see grocery stores in areas with a Mercadona, but you’ll find eight greengrocers,” he claimed.

“Without going to Harvard, greengrocers were clever and went to Harvacete instead,” Roig said, combining the Spanish love of a pun with a reference to agricultural province Albacete.

The supermarkets sell loose vegetables and fruit

once more, although customers now bag and weigh their own.

Citing other policy changes, Roig pointed out that in 2009 Mercadona bought little Spanish fish but imported from all over the world.

In contrast, the chain will buy 40,000 tons of Spanish fish next year, most of it directly from local fish markets. This policy will eventually extend to all food sections.

He does not belong to the ‘buy Spanish’ school, Roig said. “You have to buy the best product at the best possible price.

But by buying products in your own country, you generate wealth and obtain logistical advantages.”

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usiness extra

Pesetas live SPANISH people still keep €1.67 billion in pesetas.

In 2012, €16 million (the equivalent to 2.62 billion pesetas) were exchanged. Those who still have pesetas at home have until December 31, 2020, to exchange the currency.

Public tweet SOCIAL networking website Twitter seeks $1.4 billion (€1.04 billion) in what is expected to be the largest internet initial public offering since Facebook Inc made its debut.

The San Francisco-based company intends to sell 70 million shares at $17 (€12.32) to $20 (€14.49) each.

Back to black for IBERIA, now merged with BA to form IAG, will return to profit in 2014.

Spain’s flagship airline has been in crisis “but is well on the way to recovery,” claimed IAG chief, Willie Walsh. “It will make a profit next year, as British Airways and Vueling are already doing,” he insisted.

The company has not been in the

black since 2008 when it made a profit of €5 million. Its results have been so disappointing that IAG reported a €501 million loss during the first half of this year, dragged down by Iberia’s own €35 million losses.

IAG has cut 1,700 jobs at Iberia and aims to increase layoffs to 3,000 by 2014.

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STAT OF WEEK THE price per square metre of housing fell 9.3 per cent during the third quarter of this year, accumulating a fall of 38.1 per cent since 2007.

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Gates makes €113m investment in Spain BILL GATES has acquired 6 per cent of the Spanish construction firm FCC. The company CEO Juan Bejar had a ready answer for those who questioned the wisdom of the Microsoft magnate’s acquisition.

“Spain is attractive,” Bejar explained. Prices have fallen so sharply that it is crammed with bargains, he told a Cadena SER interviewer.

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PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 124.42 82.61 35.19 131.19 84.77 120.59 22.46 61.90 87.97 25.88 162.09 76.25 24.24 176.85 92.09 52.77 94.78 46.54 35.73 75.70 30.61 80.00 39.03 86.63 107.52 67.62 50.71 203.06

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FINANCE, BUSINESS & LEGAL BUSINESS EXTRA

Gas rise UTILITY company Enagas had net profits of €303.5m during the first nine months of the year. This was 7.9 per cent more than in 2012.

Stress tests SPAIN’S BBVA, Santander and Banco de Sabadell are amongst 128 banks to be examined by the Central European Bank. All will be asked for an 8 per cent capital buffer.

Hard work TWO-THIRDS of Spanish employees are not satisfied with their salaries. A further 12 per cent said their working hours were too long, found market research company Edenred e Ipsos.

LHR deal FERROVIAL sold 8.65 per cent of its Heathrow stake to the Universities Superannuation Scheme for €460 million. Ferrovial will remain a major shareholder in Heathrow Airport Holding.

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Ways to get noticed for the wrong reasons, as CV bloomers exposed Loose change A look at finance for females Jane Plunkett jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

WE’RE all different, us humans, that’s what makes us unique. So obviously, when it comes to applying for a job, we have our own way of going about writing a CV or prepping for an interview.

And according to the confessions of a recruitment consultant, who wishes to remain anonymous, some jobseekers are that little bit quirkier than others.

For example, if you didn’t get a call back for a job it could have been the questionable photo attached to your CV that let you down. According to our recruitment source, some jobseekers just don’t seem to realise that an application for a job isn’t the same posting on a

Facebook page. Rather than the professional head and shoulders shot normally required, apparently recruitment agencies spend half their day bent over in laughter looking at the ridiculous pictures jobseekers send in.

Like what? Well, how about a CV, where the first page is an A4 size photo of a woman wearing little hot pants and reclining on a tree.

Or another classic mistake

that is - a photo on a CV of a girl wearing a Santa hat, who is clearly inebriated at a party.

Recruitment agencies even get sent family photos where the jobseeker writes something like: “I’m the one in the blue shirt.”

Some people have been known to send entire cover letters in capital letters too, while others write CVs in Romanesque-style fonts that look like calligraphy, or use

THINK: Sort of photo not to put on a CV.

fluorescent colours. “No, no, no!” say recruitment experts. When it comes to CV writing the more normal and classic the style the better.

And it doesn’t massively matter if your CV is longer than two pages as long as it contains interesting content, spelt correctly. Although the trend at the moment among many young graduate CVs is to send one page with really small font, which some recruitment experts like.

And finally, nowadays with the internet everything moves at a fast pace, so as a jobseeker there is no time to be sitting around twiddling fingers.

New jobs arriving to recruitment agencies are apparently posted online almost instantly, and recruiters begin to receive CVs within seconds.

These CVs are sent on to the client within one or two hours, so it’s vital to be fast if you want to be interviewed.

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Spain inching its way to recovery...

THE jobless queues in Spain shrank more than expected to below 26 per cent in September.

Although still amongst the highest levels in Europe, it was good news at the same time that Spain officially exited recession

for the first time in 27 months.

It raises hopes that Spain may have finally turned the corner in its fight for economic recovery.

The unemployment rate stood at 25.98 per cent, down from 26.26 per cent and

beating a predicted rate of 26.1 per cent.

According to the Ministry of Employment and Social Security, the number of jobless is now at its lowest level since June 2007.

Unemployment fell by 72,800 to 5.904 million in the third quarter of the year, still

well above the 5.778 million, or 25.02 per cent a year ago.

Private businesses were the driving factor in the increase in jobs. While 12,600 jobs were lost in the public sector, 52,000 were created in the private sector, according to the INE National Institute of Statistics. On top of that there has been a migration back to their homelands of the weakest. These did not include thousands of immigrants Santander, Sabadell and Bankinter, unable to find work.

Meanwhile, the Bank of all of which sold assets or raised capital from private investors to Spain released figures that meet tougher new guidelines on Spain edged its way into economic growth with a capital reserves.

Santander said net interest rise of 0.1 per cent in income was €19.7 billion or 14 per Gross Domestic Product cent lower than a year ago. And its (GDP) in the third quarter. net profit in Brazil plunged nearly That was the first quarter 24 per cent year on year in the nine of growth following nine months to September, to €1.3 quarters of decline in GDP. And the International billion. Overall Santander showed a Fund has profit of €1.06 billion in September, Monetary up from €122 million a year ago. changed its forecast for contraction, That made a nine-month profit of Spanish saying the economy will €3.31 billion, up 77 per cent.

At Sabadell, nine-month profit contract 1.3 per cent this doubled to €186 million as did year before showing Bankinter, which also doubled modest growth of 0.2 per cent in 2014. profits to €156 million.

THE eurozone’s biggest bank, Santander, has posted a big rise in profits as it put aside less money to cover bad debt in Spain.

Banco Santander’s chairman, Emilio Botín, said: “After several years of high levels of write-offs and reinforcement of capital, Banco Santander is prepared for a new period of increased profitability.”

Santander was not alone as Bankinter and Sabadell also had bigger profits in September, despite net income at all three falling. Net income is what banks take in from interest on loans less deposit costs.

Spanish banks have seen income fall but profits rise mainly because they have had to put aside less cash to cover bad debt, particulary on property deals,

PICTURE COURTESY SANTANDER

Profits up at banking giant Santander

EMILIO BOTIN: Prepared for increased profitability. than they did in 2012.

Last year they were forced to make huge provisions against bad loans by the Spanish Government.

The prolonged property market crash had left many of the country’s banks short of capital, and Spain turned to Europe for funds to help

OPINION & COMMENT

Time for a rethink on sex trade HARDLY a week goes by without another report of women being ‘freed’ having been forced to work as prostitutes.

Whilst I am sure this is a problem in many countries, surely the ‘turn a blind eye’ attitude many people in Spain seem to have to prostitution is one of the main causes of the abuse of these women.

The way forward is to tightly control the ‘trade’. At the moment it seems to exist in a legal grey area, with rules differing from place to place.

Prostitution should be expressly permitted in law, but only by licensed operators in licensed premises, subject to inspection and control by the police and health authorities.

Coupled with a total ban on street prostitution, it would go a long way to solving the problems of criminal gangs intimidating women into becoming ‘sex slaves’.

Anthony Jones, Mazarron (Alicante)

Take notice IT’S amazing how the accumulation of rubbish in the streets has woken the coastal residents up to the fact that they are always short-changed by the administration in Orihuela.

The minority government is struggling to make the money go round, and we on the coast are the losers. They are spending the money on projects in Orihuela and the surrounding villages in the hope that they will get reelected.

There is no need for the government to take the coast into consideration, as we have no representation. That is in part the fault of residents not bothering to vote in the local elections, and the Press not even bothering to have someone present when the plenary meetings are being held.

People on the coast are not aware what gets decided in

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THE Lord’s own yacht? Walking along the promenade in Fuengirola I saw this magnificent sailing boat. Later that evening, I managed to capture this picture of the vessel at anchor. I would imagine that boat and crew are on a Christian mission.

By Colin Smyth, Torreblanca (Malaga)

Orihuela. Is it not about time that we get going and take notice as it affects all our lives from young to old?

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Well done!

WHAT a lovely story about the AECC and the Pink Ladies!

As someone who had a cancer scare (thankfully now having had the all-clear) I think it is wonderful what these ladies are doing for no reward.

The goodness of so many people in the expatriate community is really heartwarming. I urge everyone to support all those people determined to make a difference by giving up their free time, and often their money, too.

Well done, ladies!

J G, Torrevieja (Alicante) Editor’s note: AECC Torrevieja raised €4,163.50

from the sale of pink balloons and donations on International Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

Bloomin’ disaster RE ‘Red tide disaster’ (Axarquia, Issue 1477) where fishing boats have had to remain tied up for months as the shellfish beds have been closed due to an algal ‘bloom’.

This is the inevitable consequence of pollution.

Nitrates from fertilisers plus sewage swept to sea feed the algae. Combined with warmer temperatures, these toxic

blooms will become more and more common, causing huge economic loss to the fishing industry and untold damage to the environment.

It is in the best interests of everyone to have stricter controls of what we put into the environment. Mankind cannot continue to poison the land and sea with impunity forever more.

Janice Lacalle, Almuñecar (Granada)

Trade issues PERHAPS someone could explain why the world’s major manufacturing industries are concentrated in China, leaving the European workforce depleted of work opportunities.

There appears to be a considerable number of contradictory, two-faced UK and European politicians who are quite willing to carbon tax our own homegrown industries into oblivion, but yet trade heavily with countries which pollute not only themselves but also the world.

Bearing in mind that the minimum wage and health and

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safety issues fought for in Europe are also ignored.

G Smith (By email)

Britons first IN 1993, I went to Egypt, stayed at a hotel near Aswan.

We chatted with Betani, a lovely Egyptian lad. He had not heard of Elvis or The Beatles, but he did say that he wanted to marry a nice English girl because “I can live in England and the Government will give me money!”

It is no wonder the hardworking people of the UK are angry. Another occasion a guy in Calais, France, had been caught trying to enter the UK. The customs officer said: “Why don’t you stay in France?” He replied: “No, I want to go to England because I will be given money.”

The UK has been a global joke for many years with respect to its benefits system.

I know these people are having a bad time, but we should give preference to our own, because they are, too!

Sue Metcalfe, Formentera del Segura (Alicante)

Their problem I READ the letter by D Blanchette (Issue 1476) about overpopulation in Third World countries and wondered how the women even get pregnant and carry through to birth if they are so emaciated.

Anorexia usually stops a woman from having periods and therefore pregnancy. It takes two non-starved people to create a pregnancy. So are we being conned?

Old people in England have to starve and freeze whilst hospitals, etc, are underfunded, so let these countries fend for themselves.

Janet Hayden (By email)

That’s rich I THOUGHT I had seen it all. A British Prime minister feeling proud that the French are going to build a nuclear power plant with Chinese money to sell overpriced electricity to the long-suffering British public.

Clive Graham (By email)

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Age Care Open Day invitation AGE CARE will have an Open House Day at Manilla Bar, Los Boliches in Fuengirola next Thursday, November 7.

The Open House will be from 11am to 2pm for people to find out more about Age Care and the

WORLD TOUR: Children dressed up as countries.

BSM celebrates United Nations Day CHILDREN at the British School of Marbella (BSM) dressed up as different countries of the world to celebrate United Nations Day. Following a special assembly, the youngsters went on a round-the-world tour of the classrooms, which had been transformed into Britain, Spain, Russia, Brazil, Iceland and Japan.

Pupils and parents then took part in a number of activities including dancing, singing and cookery before watching a visiting flamenco group.

Headmistress Sian Kirkham said: “It really was a super day. The children looked amazing and had a wonderful time thanks to the hard work and creative talents of our ever-supportive parent body.�

One of the highlights of the event was the International Buffet, which was provided by the parents.

YOUNG LOVE: Oskar and Maggie.

Oskar needs a home I WAS abandoned last spring and spent five months living on the beach and paseo at Bahia de Casares. Although very nervous to begin with, I made many new friends who fed me and allowed me to play with their dogs.

My new friends have paid for my castration and all my vaccinations and moved me to a lovely lady who has a

kennel nearby. There I met Maggie, another Podenco, and it was love at first woof! We spend each day together and it would be wonderful if we could find a loving home together, although one apart would also be welcome. I am very clever, full of fun, gentle and affectionate.

A tail wag from Oskar Anna Tandy 619 673 320

support they can provide to the older, English-speaking local community.

Age Care desperately needs volunteers, particularly drivers using their own car who can spare even a couple of hours a

week to help, such as collecting prescriptions from the chemist, shopping, going to the doctors or local hospital (expenses paid).

If you would like to find out how you can make a difference, this is an ideal opportunity.

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Volunteers needed LUX MUNDI in Fuengirola are looking for volunteers to help at the boutique in the town centre.

They need people who can spare an hour or more during the afternoon between 3.30pm and 8pm to help classify and price the donations.

The boutique is open on Tuesday morning from 10am to 2pm when volunteers also help to sell the items on display.

The boutique is only one of the activities that Lux Mundi organise, which help to keep the premises open and available for friends and those in need.

Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre Foundation, Calle Nueva No. 3, Fuengirola.

Opening hours Monday

Sorting donations

through Friday 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 6.30pm.

Tel: 952 474 840.

Email: luxmundif@gmail.com Website: www.luxmundi.org

Friends in Focus take trip to Toledo THE camera club has just returned from an interesting visit to the old town of Toledo and the towns of Segovia and Avila.

They stayed in a hotel close to Toledo’s ancient walls and spent four days exploring the area. The coach was full and the club photographers and their guests enjoyed Central Spain. Visit the club’s website at www.friendsinfocuscameraclub.com.

Autumn Fayre success THE International Club of Estepona held their Autumn Fayre. Many members and their friends attended to browse the various stalls or enter one of the competitions – darts to win a cow pie, photography, ladies’ and gents’ baking competitions, flower arranging and vegetable creations.

Other attractions included a bottle tombola, white elephant stall, hoopla and bar skittles. The bar was open and bacon or sausage butties were on sale as either late breakfast or early lunch.

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Not comparing like with like...

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT

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DON’T often follow up on mail I receive, mainly because I think you can get too bogged down with a single subject. Frankly, with a short blurb such as mine, there simply isn’t enough space for such columnist luxury.

I will, however, make an exception with regard to last week’s published missive, which likened the British expat community in Spain to the immigrants now threatening to swamp the UK. I agree many of the British are inclined to stick to their own, both socially and abodewise. It is, I suppose a tribal and comfort zone situation, and in many cases (not mine, I hasten to add) perfectly understandable.

But there are one or two glaring differences.

We don’t strut around with posters insulting and indeed openly threatening our Spanish hosts. We don’t try to change their customs and laws and we don’t insist that Spanish women should be classed as second-class citizens and clad in shrouds. In fact, as another correspondent observed, apart from the concerns now being raised by their ever increasing illegal numbers, the British had no

BRITS IN SPAIN: Not like immigrants in UK. particular trouble encompassing the West Indian and Asian immigrants, many of whom have integrated and brought a very welcome diversity to us notoriously staid Brits.

It is only since the influx of the Muslim extremists that all the real troubles have reared up. It is a large section of the Islamic followers who have caused most of the unrest and bitterness. A situation that is now finally

being openly discussed by disgruntled British inhabitants and indeed many politicians.

If a whole section of people from another religion and culture make every effort to disrupt and change the society that has taken them in, who can blame its locals for getting annoyed? You can’t really get more ungrateful than that!

To compare British expats to these people is not only ridiculous, but to my mind also quite insulting. I think most of us are extremely grateful that we can live freely in the sunshine with our colourful and generally laid-back hosts.

OK, so perhaps many could make more effort with the language, and I agree there are those who moan too much. Mind you, these are mainly people that moan about just about anything anyway! But heaven forbid we should try and change their culture, religion or laws.

If I personally didn’t agree with the way our hosts lived, I would simply ‘up the roots’ and move to a country I did find ‘acceptable’. It’s a pity the same decision is not being made by many of those who are not satisfied with the British culture and way of life!

As a final note I couldn’t make head nor tail of last week’s missive likening me to Sean Connery. Was it complimentary or insulting?

Don’t ask me, I only scribble here!

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LETTERS TO LEAPY

Totally agree I FULLY agree with Leapy, like thousands do.

We thank him for giving us a voice, and I hope he ‘keeps up the good work’.

Tony Dodd (By email)

Sick of it I USED to enjoy reading your free newspaper, especially the intelligent, political comments by a couple of contributors.

They would highlight the real criminals, those people who gambled in the banking institutions.

The banks the people of Europe have bailed out and now are facing the consequences of austerity with lost jobs, homes and much more.

All we get now are the rantings of Leapy Lee. He couldn’t fail to have a go at immigrants even when writing an article about the elderly. Sick of it!

J Bowen (By email)

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BBC3/ 8:00pm Radio 1's Teen Awards 2013 9:00pm Hotel of Mum and Dad 10:00pm Cherry Healey: Old Before My Time 11:00pm Some Girls 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:22am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:07am American Dad! 1:30am Some Girls 2:00am Cherry Healey: Old Before My Time 3:00am Hotel of Mum and Dad 4:00am Cherry Healey: Old Before My Time

Some Girls (Sitcom, 2012) BBC 3 from 1:30am to 2:00am Comedy series about the lives and loves of a group of quirky 16-year-old girls who play on the same school football team and live on the same inner city estate.

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Grants are not merely loans, but funded by the taxpayer Cassandra Nash

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ICK CLEGG is not everyone’s favourite, even - or particularly amongst Lib-Dems.

Joking apart, his remark that “Parents don’t want ideology to get in the way of their children’s education” will raise a hollow laugh in Spain.

Education Minister Jose Ignacio Wert’s ideology is now stamped all over the Spanish system, but in one respect he cannot be faulted.

Students must obtain at least 5.5 in access exams to obtain a university grant although the cut-off mark is 5.

This is patently unfair, say Wert’s critics, but the unloved minister pointed out that grants are not loans but funded by the taxpayer. “A greater effort is asked,” he claimed.

There are many motives for criticising Wert but they should not include his policies on grants.

CLEGG: Not everyone’s favourite.

Strasbourg steps in TO the Spanish Government’s intense frustration, the Strasbourg Court of Human Rights has backed ETA terrorist Ines del Rio. Del Rio was already in prison when remission through work was removed from Spain’s Penal Code in 1995.

Responsible for 23 deaths, she received a 3,823-year prison term but under existing Spanish Law would serve only 30 years.

With remission she should have left prison in 2008.

Instead, the authorities applied the same formula used with Etarra Henri Parot in 2006, deducting good behaviour allowances from each count and not the 30-year maximum.

Applying the Parot Doctrine retrospectively is illegal, Strasbourg has said.

Initially this ruling affects only Ines del Rio, although other Etarras will walk free.

But they and Del Rio return to a different Spain from the one they left - one where there is no place for ETA which declared a permanent ceasefire two years ago.

Furthermore, critics forget the Parot Doctrine still applies to Etarras or anyone else with sentences imposed after 1995.

Number One is first DOLORES DE COSPEDAL, Secretary General of the national PP party, brought a lawsuit against the party’s ex-treasurer, Luis Barcenas. She was defending ‘her personal

honour’ following his allegations of illegal funding and salary top-ups.

Barcenas attended the hearing via video link as he is on remand for fraud and money-laundering. Unrepentantly contradicting De Cospedal he told the court he personally had handed her envelopes of black money.

The party’s groan was audible all over Spain. Everyone had stopped talking about Barcenas, and De Cospedal has stirred things up again.

She gives the strong impression she is out to look after herself. This is common amongst politicians but usually they make a better job of concealing it.

Only here for beer WITH little money around and European elections looming, politicians fear they will not be sufficiently in the public eye.

Inaugurations, openings and closings are thin on the ground and they will be seen at fewer politically-expedient functions. If they but knew it, they harvest votes only from those with invites. And they are only interested in the lunch or dinner after.

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Anna Karenina (Film, 2012) St Petersburg beauty Anna Karenina (Keira Knightley) is married to government official Alexei Karenin (Jude Law), but despite their enviable standing in late-19th century society, she feels no passion for her stuffy, older husband.

When Anna travels to Moscow to persuade the wife (Kelly Macdonald) of her cheating brother (Matthew Macfadyen) to forgive him, she catches the eye of dashing young Count Alexei Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). Sharing a fiery chemistry, the pair begin a passionate love affair, but one that is doomed to tragedy.

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6:00am The Juggler 7:30am Gunsmoke 8:30am Gunsmoke 9:30am Across the Rio Grande 10:35am The Siege at Red River 12:20pm Men of The Fighting Lady 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm La Guerra Continua 5:35pm The Bounty Hunter 7:10pm The Night Riders 8:15pm River of No Return

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American Dad! (Animation) BBC 3 from 12:45am to 1:27am When Steve tries to prove himself as a macho man to Stan, he follows in Roger's footsteps and tries to change himself from the outside in with a superhero persona.

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BENALMADENA PUEBLO

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Pueblo is the ancient heart of the town AWAY from the resorts of the coast lies the ancient heart of Benalmadena.

The ‘pueblo’, the original village, lies about three kilometres inland at approximately 200m above sea level.

It combines the traditional white Andalucian village with recent buildings in modern architectural styles. The town hall is located in the ‘pueblo’.

Benalmadena Pueblo has the largest example of a Buddhist Stupa in the Western world, built in 2003, as well as an archaeological museum.

Many authors give theories about the origin of the name of Benalmadena, but none has been proven.

The one on which most agree is the Arabic Ibn al-ma’ din (son of the mines) for the iron and ochre beds found in the area.

Another suggestion is that the name derives from Bina alMadina, ‘the state of al-Madina family’; according to historical data they were a rich family of Muslim Malaga and could have owned the area.

One of the symbols of the town is the ‘Girl of Benalmadena’ (Niña de Benalmadena), a bronze sculpture made by Jaime Pimentel, located in the fountain in the Plaza de España in Benalmadena Pueblo. The girl, with a ponytail, is offering water in a shell.

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WHAT’S ON NOVEMBER TUESDAY 5 • Exhibition by Lorenzo Saval, until December 15, Benalmadena Exhibition Centre.

• Read On! Fluent Book Club in English. 7pm. Arroyo de la Miel Library.

WEDNESDAY 6 • Reading activity for children, 6.15pm.

Benalmadena Pueblo Library THURSDAY 7 •CINEMA, 9pm, ‘Tourists (in English). Casa de la Cultura.

FRIDAY 8 • MUSIC, 9pm, Second Benalmadena Flamenco Week. Casa de la Cultura.

• Poetry Friends, 7pm, Arroyo de la Miel Library.

SATURDAY 9 • Personal growth workshop: Controlling stress. 10am-2pm. Arroyo de la Miel Library.

FLAMENCO WEEK: Held in various locations.

MONDAY 11 • MUSIC, 9pm, Second Benalmadena Flamenco Week. Bil-Bil Castle • Remembrance Day Celebration, 1pm. Paloma Park.

TUESDAY 12 • MUSIC, 9pm, Second Benalmadena Flamenco Week. Benalmadena Pueblo.

• Zenobia Camprubi Book Club. 7pm. Arroyo de la Miel Library.

WEDNESDAY 13 • MUSIC, 9pm, Second Benalmadena Flamenco Week. Bullfighting Museum • Reading activity for children, 6.15pm. Benalmadena Pueblo Library THURSDAY 14 • Cinema, 9pm. Where do we go now? Casa de la Cultura.

• History Circle in French.

7pm. Arroyo de la Miel Library.

FRIDAY 15 • MUSIC, 9pm, Second Benalmadena Flamenco Week. Casa de la Cultura.

SATURDAY 16 • THEATRE, play in French to raise funds for Cudeca. Casa de la Cultura.

TUESDAY 19 • Book club in French. 7pm.

Arroyo de la Miel Library.

WEDNESDAY 20 • Exhibition of Navy League Ships, until December 4. BilBil Castle.

• Reading activity for children, 11.30am & 6.15pm. Benalmadena Pueblo Library THURSDAY 21 • Cinema in Italian, 9pm, Diaz: Don't Clean Up This Blood. Casa de la Cultura FRIDAY 22 • Music School, 7pm. Bil-Bil Castle.

• MUSIC, 9pm. People’s choir.

Free entrance. Casa de la Cultura.

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The charm of the pueblo The pueblo is full of history.

A floral celebration of Corpus Christi (above).

The pueblo celebrates the quieter side of life, sit and watch the world go by.

Virgen de la Cruz (above). Castillo Colomares (above left).

BENALMADENA PUEBLO’S traditional Spanish charm attracted expatriates Trevor Johnston and his wife Wendy Johnston to the area more than 30 years ago.

Trevor said: “The village is simply beautiful. It appealed to us because although close to the coast. It has the characteristics of real Spain, rather than the purely tourist environment of the coast.”

The town is teeming with history. It has been discovered that men dwelt in the caves around the village thousands of years ago. The village itself, however, dates back some 600 years with the first Muslim settlements in the area.

Visit the Felipe Orlando Pre-Columbian Art Museum.

To explore a little of the history the village has to offer, visit the Felipe Orlando Pre-Columbian Art Museum. This centre hosts one of the most important pre-Columbian art collections in Spain with objects coming from the 15th and 16th centuries of Central and South Americas.

In general, the pueblo celebrates the quieter side of life.

“Sit in the orange square (Plaza de Andalucia) and watch the world go by. Dine at some of the finest restaurants the coast has to offer, or sample a little white village tradition at some great tapas bars,” Trevor recommended.

But there’s still plenty to see. Enjoy the most wonderful

Butterfly park (above). The Jardines del Muro (right).

views over the Mediterranean and the African coast in the Jardines del Muro viewpoint or in the surroundings of the Santo Domingo de Guzman church, the oldest in the town.

For both an unusual and beautiful sight, visit Benalmadena Pueblo’s butterfly park, where more than 1,500 butterfly species fly freely in its Thai-inspired premises.

There is plenty of information about the village and its history on the town hall’s website benalmadena.es.

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away on the road connecting Benalmadena Costa and Benalmadena Pueblo, is a little-known monument which is possibly one of the most curious in Spain.

Its name is Castillo Colomares, and although it is not an ancient castle, it certainly is very special and well worth a visit, although as Carlos, the son of its creator tells us, you will either love it or hate it.

Castillo Colomares was built between 1987 and 1994, by Doctor Esteban Martin y Martin, who had spent most of his life studying and writing about Christopher Columbus, his roots and his voyages, and decided to erect the monument in homage to the great discoverer.

He was assisted by two builders from Alhaurin, to make this fairytalelike creation which with simple bricks, stone, wood and mortar, bring together some of the most representative architectural styles in Spain: Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic and Mudejar. The monument, which is the largest dedicated to Columbus with a surface of 1,500 square metres, represents not only the three ships

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Well worth a visit. used on his first voyage, the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa Maria, but also elements of the three cultures present in Medieval Spain, (Christianity, Judaism and Islam), references to the world’s major travelling cultures, a commemoration to all those who died in the first attempt to colonise the ‘New World’, a reminder that

CASTILLO COLOMA Columbus was initially seeking a trading route to Asia, a homage to the Catholic Monarchs, suggestions that Columbus was originally from Mallorca and many other details which lie in wait of being

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to a fairytale castle

brings together some of the most representative architectural styles in Spain any time of the day, throughout the week, for a modest fee which goes towards its upkeep. Carlos speaks several languages and offers everyone a warm welcome. He tells us that despite the economic climate they still get visitors dropping in, mostly people who have visited it before and want to show friends. There are plans for the monument to stage concerts, conferences and other events.

We suggest a visit to this very special place which is open 365 days a year!

A little-known monument.

Saint Elisabeth of Hungary, and there is also a mausoleum awaiting the remains of Columbus.

ARES: Not ancient, but a very special place.

Equally beautiful are the stained-glass windows, which have been praised by experts, as discovered by observant visitors. an excellent example of a practically Inside, it houses the smallest chapel in obsolete form of art, which has virtually the world, which has even found its disappeared due to its extreme place in the Guinness Book of Records, complexity. at 1.96 square metres, dedicated to Anyone can visit the monument, at

Address: Finca la Carraca Ctra. Costa del Sol, s/n 29639 Benalmadena Pueblo, Malaga, Spain. Tel: 952 448 821 or 678 034 011.

Opening Hours Autumn/Winter 10am 2pm and 4pm - 6pm, Spring 10am - 2pm and 4pm - 7pm and Summer 10am - 2pm and 5pm - 9pm.

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The Enlightenment Stupa Discover a place where you can feel at peace and receive positive energy IT may surprise many people to discover that the largest Stupa in Europe can be found in Benalmadena.

Euro Weekly News spoke to Margarita Lehnert Kossowski, who is the spokesperson for the Enlightenment Stupa. Margarita’s first words to us when we met were that it is considered bad luck to greet someone in the doorway.

This was just the first of many things we learned that day, including the fact that a Stupa is not a temple for prayer but a sacred monument and a creator of positive energy where anyone, whatever their beliefs, can feel comfortable and at peace. A Stupa represents peace, prosperity and harmony.

The Enlightenment Stupa, which at 33 metres high creates an impressive image on the outskirts of Benalmadena Pueblo, was inaugurated on October 5, 2003, and has seen an average of 100,000 visitors per year since then.

At its base, the Stupa is 25.8 metres square. It is the property of the Karma Kagyu Cultural Association, which was founded in Malaga in 2001.

MUSEUM: Buddhist exhibition.

STUPA: The largest in Europe.

Although Stupas are normally sealed structures, this one is unusual in that there is a 100m2 meditation room inside, which is also used for regular speeches about the teachings of Buddhism. The walls of the meditation room are painted with the life story of the historical Buddha Sakyamuni, which were carried out by artists from Nepal. In the basement of

this Stupa, there is a small museum which contains an exhibition about Tibetan Buddhism and Himalayan Culture, including sculptures of Buddha and Tibetan art, which is exclusively religious.

The Stupa in Benalmadena was the final project of Lopon Tsechu Rinpoche, who died shortly before it was inaugurated. Margarita was aide and translator to Lopon Tsechu Rinpoche, who first visited Spain in 1990, and offered teachings in Velez Malaga, where a Stupa was built at the Karma Guen meditation centre in 1994. He later became a resident of Spain and built 16 more Stupas in Europe before his death.

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The Neater Heater way THE Costa Blanca’s favourite electric heater: Now available on the Costa Del Sol. Neater Heater was created in 2008 from a ‘Victor Kiam’ moment. Remember Victor?

He was the Chairman of Remington who explained, after his morning shave: “I liked the shaver so much that I bought the company.”

Something similar happened to Tony and Cathy Sim when they installed some BEHA electric convection radiators in their home. Although not familiar to most Brits, BEHA is a household name to Norwegians, a nation that is renowned for quality, efficiency, and the desire to stay warm in winter!

As Tony explained: “After several winters of trying to battle the cold with just our log burning stove, and a gas ‘estuffa,’ we had started to heat our bedrooms with

electric radiators.

After install some in our villa, which spending, and usually was not easy as no-one in wasting, quite a bit of money Spain sold BEHA products at on several electric heaters on that time.

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Now ibraltar G WHAT’S ON • Until November 1 Art Workshops for Children, 10am11.30pm, Kings Bastion Leisure Centre.

For information contact Giorann on mobile 54027902

‘Bang Bang Beirut’ – Comedy Play, Ince’s Hall Theatre, 8.30pm, Gibraltar Amateur Drama Association, For information contact Howard Danino on email: howard@gibraltar.gi

• November 4-12 International Art Exhibition, John Mackintosh Hall, 10.30am-6.30pm Entrance Free • November 6 Art Exhibition by Maiju Tiri, Fine Arts Gallery, Casemates Square, 10am to 6pm Entrance Free.

For information 20052126 or email: finearts@gibtelecom.net

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Poetry Competition Prize Giving, Gibraltar Garrison Library, 4.30pm

• November 3 Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association, Ocean Village, 11am-2pm

• November 6-7 Zarzuela – ‘La Rosa del Azafran’, John Mackintosh Hall Theatre, 8pm Tickets £5 from the John Mackintosh Hall Ticket Office

• November 1 International Art Exhibition, Mackintosh Hall, 6.30pm Official Opening & Prize Giving

Festival finishes THE closing ceremony of the first Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival was hosted by Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and Tourism Minister Neil Costa.

Bar blaze A FIRE seriously damaged the Zest Wine Bar in Ocean Village. The blaze started shortly after close of business and there have been no reports of anyone being injured.

Navy visit THE British Trafalgarclass nuclear submarine HMS Triumph sailed into Gibraltar for a short stay as part of its operational tasking duties.

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THE Gibraltar Police Authority has launched its annual questionnaire which aims to ascertain the views of those living and working in Gibraltar on how The Rock is policed.

Tobacco raid HM CUSTOMS have seized a further 89,920 cigarettes and made a number of arrests in several areas over the past few days.

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OPINION & COMMENT

Better times ahead... or not?

THE good news keeps on coming. The Spanish economy has finally come out of recession. After 27 months of contraction the third quarter of the year saw growth in the economy. Tourism figures for Spain are up, with many regions recording record levels of visitors.

Our reporters went out onto the street and asked: ‘Is the feel-good factor coming back to Spain?’

BOB COWAN and Sandy Tucker, who live in Partaloa and are both retired, remain downbeat about the economy. “There is not a feel-good factor in our opinion.The demolition of the houses in Cantoria is a big blow. (Editor’s note: Two ‘illegal’ homes in the town owned by expatriates were demolished. Hundreds of other cases are unresolved.) “Spain needs to get things in order. People want to pay their bills like IBI but are not able to. People have lost their savings investing in Spain.

The cost of living is much higher now even on basic things like vegetables.”

Johnny Slade, a DJ living in Arboleas, agreed. He said: “The Spanish Government can’t see in front of its nose. I don’t think there is a feel-good factor.

Everything is complicated in Spain.

“The banks Bob and Sandy have not seen a feel-good factor.

STREET TALK

Torrevieja, isn’t so sure about the government’s austerity measures: “All you seem to hear and read about is how many cutbacks the government is making, but cutting education services and hospital staff isn’t the way forward, especially when there seems to be a fiesta every other week.”

frighten British people away; it is even hard to buy a car or get a bank loan. Having said all that, I still love life in Spain.”

But Alison McLeary, 29, a restaurant worker from Marbella, is more positive about the future. “I have been in Spain for a few years now, and the restaurant trade in Puerto Banus has definitely picked up this summer.

There was a real buzz about the place, and trade is still holding up, well into autumn. I really do think that we have turned the corner, but it has been a long time coming.”

“I think we have ridden out the storm,” said John Wilkie, a driving instructor from near Wigan.

His partner Jan Ratings agreed and thinks the economy is on the up, and has seen changes during visits to their holiday home on the Orihuela Costa: “I’ve noticed new buildings going up, and places being upgraded and I think the govern-ment is trying to help to get things going.”

John and Jan believe things Retired Clive Barnes, 61, who lives in are on the up.

Johnny Slade not impressed.

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Expat Strife Swedish-born Ulrica is a freelance journalist living in Mallorca with her family. Her debut novel $Expat Wives is available on Amazon and iBooks.

To comment on any of the issues raised in Ulrica’s column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/ulrica-marshall

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OPINION & COMMENT

Afraid of Halloween?

Just remember it’s best not to open the door ...

H

ALLOWEEN is traditionally the most fearful of days: some of the costumes available in the shops should probably be rated 18 years or older and if your house is on the trick-or-treat circuit, there is always the ultimate fear that the visitor will deliver an unwanted trick, unsatisfied with the sweet offerings. Or worse, it may be an opportunistic tax inspector lurking in your neighbourhood.

One segment of society, however, is surely beating the voodoo drum of joy at this increasingly popular tradition: the retailers. Last year in the US, Halloween expenditure amounted to a record $8 billion (€5.8 billion), while Brits spirited away some £300 million (€351 million) on all things orange and ghoulish, up from a mere £12 million (€14.06 million) only a decade ago, according to The Independent.

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Lock the doors and watch a scary movie

But if Halloween, or ‘La noche de brujas’ as some call it here, is not your cup of witches’ brew, you should not lay the blame solely on the Americans, who have admittedly assimilated this season with such gusto and finesse.

Look no further than our forefathers from Scotland and Ireland who brought this predominantly Celtic tradition to the US centuries ago. It was not until the 1930’s, however, that the ‘trick or treat’ term was coined in relation to ritualised begging on

Halloween and it did not become the ‘wholesome’ family pursuit it is seen as today until much later, only reaching most of Europe in the late 20th Century.

Personally I am surprised it took so long; what with the immense money-making opportunity and our seeming fascination with all things occult, scary and morbid. In the US, Halloween lags only Christmas in financial terms and accounts for a quarter of all sweets sold during the year.

Yet come November 1, sugar highs have to be curtailed and any festivity-lag buried to head off to work or school. Not so in Spain - and much of Europe - where All Saints Day is observed; a day to visit the graves of family members, departed from this world.

Halloween is also about the notion of life and death, yin and yang, or good versus evil something all humans tend to dwell on, regardless of religion,

race or background. So like it or not, this rather recent tradition is likely to go from strength to strength.

If you still haven't the inclination or nerve to participate in these eerie festivities, may I recommend locking the doors, closing the curtains and turning off the lights to instead enjoy a good movie by candlelight.

Some of my all-time favourites, for this particular occasion are The Blair Witch Project, Final Destination (there are four sequels, too, in case sleep eludes you) and The Sixth Sense. None are suitable for the kids, but then they will probably be out trick or treating with their friends.

If this level of entertainment is not scary enough for you, then may I suggest opening a recent letter from the Hacienda or the Inland Revenue - an experience sure to send goosebumps down the spine of every living human being. Just remember not to open the door, should someone call...

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1517: Priest and scholar Martin Luther posts the 95 revolutionary opinions that would begin the Protestant Reformation.

1528: Spanish conquistador Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca discovers Texas.

1892: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle publishes the first collection of Holmes stories, ‘The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.’

1903: Panama issues a declaration of independence from Colombia with the support of the US government.

1926: Magician and escape artist Houdini dies of peritonitis in Detroit, Michigan.

1952: The US tests the world’s first hydrogen bomb in the Pacific.

1957: Laika, a female Russian dog, becomes the first living creature to be launched into space.

1961: Joseph Stalin’s body is removed from Lenin’s tomb in Moscow.

1962: The United Nations condemns South Africa’s apartheid policies.

1984: India’s Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is killed by two of her own bodyguards.

1993: The European Union is formally established by the coming into effect of the Maastricht Treaty.

1994: George Foreman becomes the oldest heavyweight champion after defeating Michael Moorer in Las Vegas.

2004: George W Bush wins a second term as President of the United States after defeating Democratic John Kerry in the elections.

2008: Senator Barack Obama becomes the first African American president of the United States.

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.’

Audrey Hepburn (1929 –1993) British actress and humanitarian.

World of English In a hotel in Acapulco:

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The manager has personally passed all the water served here.’

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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Someone with a larger-than-life imagination makes you smile but that was not their intention.

Try to be diplomatic and steer them in a different direction. Some feelings of loneliness will not be assuaged by working more. Perhaps it is time to consider taking on a pet or giving a current pet more attention.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Sometimes, you find it hard to do things just for the pure enjoyment of it. Realise that not everything has to have a purpose or a profit. Look round this week and seek out something that will please your senses and bring a smile to your lips.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Contact with a less than ideal situation makes you realise just how lucky you are. It has been clear that the weeks are changeable and your situation at the moment far from settled. Pity those whose day-to-day life is completely predictable.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) This being a family oriented month, much of it may be spent getting together with relatives and going over old times. Perhaps you are compiling a photo album for older members of the family or vice versa.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) An exciting invitation may set tongues wagging and make a loved one jealous. You, meanwhile, are quite bemused by the whole thing. What comes out of this week is that you are of considerable value to others. The mere thought of you not being around sends ripples through your social circle.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Being asked to take on a new and demanding task this week may see you wishing that you had been less visible.

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IF ITʼS YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: This will be a super month for romance in all its guises. Physical relationships can be important to you and this month is all about getting a balance.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) An urge to get moving must mean that the new year is round the corner. Certainly, you are questioning where you want to be in the months ahead. A house move or work placement may be on your mind.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Be aware that not everyone is willing to work as hard as you.

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Your Stars November 4: Matthew McConaughey, 44. American actor, director and film producer.

November 1: Anthony Kiedis, 51.

American musician, lead singer of rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) An interest in technology is not something new to you. What is great, though, is that the penny has suddenly dropped. This week sees you understanding more and wanting to know more.

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October 31: Peter Jackson, 52.

New Zealand film director whose movies have won 20 Academy Awards.

November 3: Dolph Lundgren, 56.

Swedish actor who played boxer Ivan Drago in Rocky IV.

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November 2: Madridborn Juan Ramon Lucas is a Spanish journalist and TV presenter. Of Asturian parents, Lucas started his career in 1979 and has ever since worked on the main TV and radio channels of Spain, including Telecinco, Antena 3 and Cadena SER. Although mainly a news presenter, Juan Ramon Lucas has also hosted talk and reality shows.

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November 5: Bryan Adams, 54. Canadian singersongwriter.

THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT 1. A bat is the logo of which large, family-owned spirits company?

2. In which republic in south-eastern Europe is the region of Transylvania located?

3. Often used as a mystic and magical symbol, which five-pointed star is formed by drawing a continuous line in five straight segments?

4. The name of which supernatural being supposedly responsible for physical disturbances such as making loud noises and throwing objects about, is derived from the German for ‘to make noise’ and ‘ghost’?

5. The Salem witch trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts. In which century did they take place?

6. The voice of which famous ‘horror actor’ featured on Michael Jackson’s Top 10 hit single Thriller?

7. What was the title of Salman Rushdie’s fourth novel, first published in 1988, which caused a major controversy as conservative Muslims accused it of blasphemy and mocking their faith?

8. Which 1980 psychological horror film, produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick, was principally set in the Overlook Hotel?

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

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November 6: Emma Stone, 25.

American actress who played Peter Parker’s love interest Gwen Stacey in The Amazing Spiderman.

When approached by someone wanting you to trust them, be sure of their motives. Do what you feel is right but remain firmly in control, especially financially. It may not be the time to make a particular move, although others think that it is. There's no problem with discussing things and talking them through..

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Be aware that leopards do not change their spots, they merely hide them. Those who demand your trust need a cool checking out and don't be afraid to say 'no' as and when necessary.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Social demands are made, but try to shuffle them to the weekend. Be diplomatic or someone close could become irritated.

Keep an eye on the small print because something fundamental may have changed in a long-standing arrangement. Suddenly, at the weekend, you are thrust into the limelight.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Career and home are in disharmony but a bit of compromise soon sorts things out.

You don't like playing the 'bad guy', but honesty is also important to you.

Speaking your mind can be liberating although, initially, you may see it as a nuisance and embarrassing.

Good:14 Very good: 20 Excellent: 25

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION cent, cite, coin, cone, conn, cote, icon, nice, once, otic, cento, conte, octet, tinct, tonic, noetic, notice, content, innocent, CONTINENT

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Move from the start word (KEEP) to the end word (BACK) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder.

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Based on the 2006 novel with the same name, World War Z tells the story of Gerry Lane, a former United Nations employee who is forced to leave his family behind in order to stop the outbreak of a deadly zombie pandemic.

In a race against time and fate, Lane travels the world to find the origins of the plague, which is key to developing a vaccine that would save the world.

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8-Star Quiz

1. BACARDI, 2. ROMANIA, 3. PENTAGRAM (sometimes known as a PENTALPHA, PENTANGLE or a STAR PENTAGON), 4.

POLTERGEIST, 5. 17TH (between February 1692 and May 1693), 6. VINCENT PRICE, 7. THE SATANIC VERSES, 8. THE SHINING

The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (AROUSE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

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Quick

Unscramble the name of a British magazine-style television programme that first aired in July 1988 (one word): CEYLON FRUIT

Across 1 Looked after tabby, as it is disoriented (7) 5 Company business, a hot drink maybe (5) 8 Peter is about to have time off (7) 9 What was a performance to be precise (5) 10 Badly stain the material? (5) 11 Rest of school is out in the woods (7) 12 Moderate sermon is heard (6) 14 Son is in need of casual trousers (6) 17 Adult group entertains disheartened women (5-2) 19 Be losing track? (5) 22 Tapestry is in an embarrassing position (5) 23 Fierce tirade about article by Metropolitan Police (7) 24 Nudes wandering around sand hills (5) 25 Rob sets off for desserts (7)

Unscramble the name of a famous British weekly music newspaper, founded in 1926: ME OR MY DALEK FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: COUNTRYFILE, MELODY MAKER

Play on Words

BITE BITE 5 Egg on toast (5) 6 Study group in charge of a great literary work (7) 7 ʻDire Straitsʼ musicians (7) 12 Fat around a horse will result in a dawdler (7) 13 Hardly what a Scotsman would

wear under the kilt (7) 15 The French kept a watch on an English cleric (7) 16 Wears it at the games (6) 18 Sent son around to birdsʼ homes (5) 20 Saw a daughter get mature (5) 21 Louts destroyed a plant (5)

Code Breaker

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 2 represents C and 4 represents F, so fill in C every time the figure 2 appears and F every time the figure 4 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Debate (7) 5 Garden buildings (5) 8 Hard cheese from Somerset (7) 9 Once more (5) 10 Valuable quality (5) 11 Woman's sleeveless undergarment (7) 12 Stop doing something (6) 14 Laugh nervously (6) 17 Type of onion (7) 19 Settees (5) 22 Later in time than (5) 23 Teaching, instruction (7) 24 Depleted of strength or energy (5) 25 Make clean or pure (7)

Down 1 Russian country house (5) 2 Appears to be (5) 3 Makes more current (7) 4 Hit (6) 5 Extra (5) 6 Dodging (7) 7 Open and genuine (7) 12 Far away (7) 13 Smash to smithereens (7) 15 Fill with enthusiasm (7) 16 Lacking movement (6) 18 Glaringly vivid and graphic (5) 20 Pretend (5) 21 From that time (5)

ELXA Answers: Bite into (Bite in two), Back axle

Down 1 Incinerates Scottish poet (5) 2 Get placed in position and attacked on all sides (5) 3 Many nieces reconsidered area of study (7) 4 Chew toffee when you start to drive (3,3)

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 7 Domain, 8 Uneven, 9 Inca, 10 Opera hat,

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

11 Likened, 13 Vatic, 15 Flock, 17 Softens, 20 Camomile, 21 Anna, 23 Desire, 24 Oberon.

Down: 1 Down, 2 Palate, 3 Snooper, 4 Cured, 5 Nevada, 6 Relation, 12 Ill-fated, 14 Boredom, 16 Chopin, 18 Thanet, 19 Hives, 22 Nook.

QUICK Across: 1 Walrus, 5 Strict, 8 Boss, 9 Indolent, 10 Landau, 11 Horrid, 12 Ache, 14 All, 15 Seek, 16 Fumble, 18 Threat, 20 Damascus, 22 Neat, 23 Better, 24 Skewer.

Down: 2 Aroma, 3 Residue, 4 Stimulate, 5 Sad, 6 Ruler, 7 Concise, 11 Halitosis, 13 Courage, 15 Strange, 17 Boast, 19 Aware, 21 Cur.

Across 1 To open (5) 3 Skirt (5) 5 Enfermo (3) 7 Quality (standard) (7) 9 Eneldo (4) 10 Aquí (en el espacio) (4) 13 Lettuce (7) 14 More (3) 15 Sectas (5) 16 Almas (espíritus) (5)

Down 1 Tonsils (9) 2 Arroz (4) 3 Caída (accidente) (4) 4 Direcciones (9) 6 Lila (5) 8 Sueño (5) 11 Encías (4) 12 Country (nation) (4)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Debil, 3 Beret, 7 Sphere, 9 Type, 10 Rastrillo, 13 Util, 14 Apoyar, 16 Syrup, 17 Batas.

Down: 1 Dust, 2 Ice, 4 Royalty, 5 Tree, 6 Teorias, 8 Heavier, 11 Guns, 12 Gris, 15 Oca.

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TOP TEN MOST FAMOUS GEORGES FOLLOWING the recent christening of Prince George in the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace in London, this week our Top Ten looks at a colourful selection of the world’s most famous Georges.

1. George Clooney THE American actor, film director, producer and screenwriter famous for his good looks, who gained recognition for playing Dr Douglas Ross on the long running American drama ER. His first big commercial success however came when he starred in Ocean’s Eleven in 2001.

2. George W Bush THE 43rd President of the United States, and the son of the former president of the same name. Whilst in power Bush announced a Global War on Terrorism and took the country to war with Iraq after the bombings of 9/11.

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3. George Harrison THE lead guitarist of The Beatles - considered by many as the greatest and most influential act of the rock era in the 1960’s - Harrison composed tracks including ‘While my Guitar Gently Weeps,’ ‘Here Comes The Sun’ and ‘Something.’

4. George Michael MICHAEL first found success with Wham! along with Andrew Ridgeley in 1981. Michael rose to superstardom as a solo artist with his style of post-disco dance-pop. Questions of Michael’s sexuality, was a hot topic in the press, especially in 1998, when he was arrested for ‘engaging in a lewd act’ in a public toilet in California.

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It is September 1940, Maggie and her young siblings, Grace and Billy, are living in the East End of London with their mother. Their father is killed at Dunkirk and their mother goes into hospital, leaving the children with a neighbour.

In one of the worst bombing raids of the war, their home is destroyed and the neighbour is killed. Bewildered and frightened, the children

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wander the streets until they are taken in by some nuns.

But their problems are not over; no-one can trace their mother and, labelled as orphans, they are sent as child migrants to Australia.

The novel traces their adventures in their new country.

Homesick and heartbroken the children try to make new lives for themselves, but Maggie is still

Manchester United and the Northern Ireland national team. Described by many as one of the world’s most naturally gifted footballers, he also became known for his long hair, good looks and extravagant celebrity lifestyle.

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convinced that her mother is alive and, once she is old enough, begins to search for her.

A work of fiction, this novel is based on the experiences of real people.

7. Boy George Or George Alan O’Dowd, was an extravagant singer and songwriter who played a massive part in the English New Romanticism movement in the early-mid-1980s. His music and androgynous style of dress are iconic, but he was also famous for a serious struggle with drug abuse.

George Lucas, filmmaker and George Clooney, actor, famous for his good looks.

5. George of the Jungle BEGAN as an animated series in the 60’s, before the 1997 film adaptation. A parody of the popular Tarzan stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs; George, is a dim-witted but bighearted ‘ape man’ who is called upon by the District Commissioner to save inhabitants of the jungle from various threats.

6. George Best BEST was a Northern Irish professional footballer who played as a winger for

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8. George Gershwin GERSHWIN was an American composer and pianist during the early 1900s. Gershwin’s compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known including; the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924), An American in Paris (1928), and Porgy and Bess (1935).

9. George Lucas BEST known as the creator of the space opera franchise Star Wars and the archaeologist adventurer character Indiana Jones. Lucas is one of the American film industry’s most creative and financially successful filmmakers.

10. George (Rainbow) AN effeminate anthropomorphic pink hippo and a character of the popular children’s television programme Rainbow in the 1980s. Sporting long eyelashes, George often appeared to be initially outwitted by the more extrovert and egotistical Zippy, but usually won through in the end.

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

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

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

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

No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

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TARGET: Average: 30

Just Joking

Good: 39 Very good: 56

A blonde, a redhead, and a brunette were all lost in the desert. They found a lamp and rubbed it. A genie popped out and granted them each one wish. The redhead wished to be back home. Poof! She was back home. The brunette wished to be at home with her family. Poof! She was back home with her family. The blonde said, “Awwww, I wish my friends were here.”

Excellent: 69

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION duet, duets, tuts, tins, stud,stein, site, siege, sift, snit, fits, fist, fins, fief, fife, info, ions, nits, nite, egoist, feud, fete, feet, foist, gets, tons

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Breast implants may help sex life HAVING a breast augmentation or implants could alter a woman’s sex life for the better.

According to a new study in Brazil, women who had cosmetic surgery to enhance their breast size experienced a significant increase in arousal and satisfaction following the procedure, HealthDay News reported.

However, the researchers also found that women who had stretch marks after getting breast implants did not experience the same improvement in their sex lives.

The study included 45

women who were planning on undergoing breast augmentation.

Before the surgery, Dr Paulo Guimaros and his colleagues gave the women a questionnaire to assess the quality of their sex lives and sexual satisfaction.

The women completed the same questionnaire two, four and 18 months after the operation.

Of the 36 women who did not develop stretch marks after the surgery, all reported improved levels of arousal and more satisfaction with their sexual experiences, according to HealthDay News.

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What is arthritis?

Estelle Mitchell www.thebodyworksclinic.com ARTHRITIS is a word used to describe joint pain. In medical language any word that has ‘arth’ in it refers to a joint and ‘itis’ refers to inflammation, therefore, arthritis means joint inflammation.

There are many types and causes of arthritis and the most common is osteoarthritis. This is caused by the breakdown of cartilage.

Cartilage is a protein substance that serves as a cushion between the ends of the two bones at all joints. It is a rubber-like substance that provides shock absorption, allowing the joints to glide more easily.

With age, the water content of cartilage increases and the protein make-up of cartilage decreases.

Eventually the cartilage begins to degenerate by flaking and forming tiny cracks and crevasses which cause the cartilage to stop protecting the bone efficiently. The bone next to it then becomes inflamed and you feel pain.

Interestingly, cartilage has no nerve supply and you can therefore cause

KNEE JOINT: Can be affected. significant damage without even knowing. So, when you suddenly have pain at your joint you wrongly feel the problem has only just started!

Now, with inflammation comes swelling and pain. Swelling is the body’s way of bringing chemicals to the area to try and repair the damage, it also acts as a ‘brace’ preventing you from moving too much while the body tries to heal the joint. However, swelling also softens the cartilage making it easier for tiny cracks to appear.

Generally, we then take something to mask the pain or worse, we have

the swelling removed by a doctor with a syringe needle.

Osteoarthritis is a bony inflammation resulting from cartilage degeneration, is caused by the natural ageing process and by trauma from injury or disease. It can affect all joints i.e. the hands, feet, spine… and larger weight-bearing joint like the knees and hips. Long-term, the outcome of bony inflammation due to loss of cartilage stimulates new bone outgrowths to form around the joints.

These are known as spurs or osteophytes and are the main characteristic of osteoarthritis changes.

What can be done?

Fish oils (Omega 3) reduce inflammation and losing excess weight is very helpful.

The way we walk often causes longterm low grade distress to certain joints, particularly at the great toe, knee, hip and spine and this can be corrected with the use of orthotics.

This walk pattern can be hereditary and osteoarthritis can develop in similar joints in more than one member of the family.

MRT is a treatment that ‘hardens’ your cartilage thereby slowing down or preventing bony deterioration.

If you have any questions related to arthritis, please call The Bodyworks Clinic on 952 883 151 or visit www.TheBodyworksClinic.com

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Specsavers celebrate first anniversary ON Tuesday, Specsavers Opticas Marbella will be celebrating their first anniversary in store from 11am6pm. Visitors are invited to stop by and celebrate with them.

Everyone will receive 25 per cent off all glasses on the day, and be in with a chance of winning a pair of designer frames, while enjoying live music, drinks and nibbles.

During the event they will be collecting old glasses to donate to the Lions Club, so visitors are being asked to bring in their frames.

As part of the festivities a presentation will take place at the store to mark the collaboration between Asociacion Española de Funcionarios y Amigos Senior (AESFAS), the Union Democratica de Pensionistas (UDP) and Specsavers on

the Costa del Sol. AESFAS is a nonprofit making organisation which works in conjunction with UDP to improve the quality of life of its members in areas of health, education, finance, safety, security and more. It is free of charge to join and all members receive a card which entitles them to discounts with partner companies.

Specsavers Opticas have become the first optician to collaborate with AESFAS and UDP by becoming an official partner and will be offering their members €25 off all glasses over €75 across all their stores in Spain.

This includes a free eye test and frames with standard single vision lenses. Members will need to show their card to qualify.

Specsavers Opticas Marbella is located in Avenida de Ricardo Soriano 12, Local 5A

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FADING: As you age, you lose your sense of smell.

Exercise for a sense of smell LOSING your sense of smell is another result of ageing.

A new study showed that a quarter of over 50s have an impaired sense of smell.

The study followed 1,600 people over the age of 50 for 10 years and tested their ability to identify eight smells.

None of the participants had problems with their smell at the start of the research, but during time 28 per cent developed problems.

However, the results revealed that the more the person exercised, the less likely they were to develop problems with their sense of smell.

Just one exercise session a week was shown to be sufficient to reduce the risk of the sense of smell fading.

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The strongest beer

SNAKE VENOM: Drinkers beware.

Fast food addict creates first burger ONE fast food fanatic has transformed his home into a museum dedicated to hamburgers.

American ‘Hamburger Harry’ as he is known, has spent 23 years collecting burger memorabilia.

He has now created the world’s only museum dedicated to hamburgers

A SCOTTISH brewery claims it has created the strongest beer in the world.

Brewmeister’s latest creation, Snake Venom, reaches a 67.5 per cent of alcohol by volume (ABV).

This massive figure was achieved after a nine month development process in which beer and Champagne yeast were used.

Contrary to what it may seem, the Scottish beverage

BURGERS: In various shapes and sizes. at his home in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The 57-year-old’s collection includes a bed in the form of a cheeseburger, a burger mobile phone, hamburger money banks, biscuit jars, clocks, and even a hamburger Harley Davidson motorbike.

tastes like a beer rather than a spirit.

Or so claim its creators, who describe its flavour as “malty and very pleasant.”

The brew is presented with a yellow label warning drinkers to beware.

Snake Venom can be bought online for £50 (€58.68) per bottle, a price that certainly matches its alcohol content.

This is not the first time Brewmeister has released a beer to challenge people’s alcohol tolerance.

Last year they launched Armageddon, a beer with ‘just’ 65 per cent ABV.

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RUSTIC: Indoors or outdoors, something for everyone.

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El Cortijo Restaurant FOR an enjoyable experience try the El Cortijo Restaurant in Las

Chapas.

The restaurant has something for everyone

with its vast menu of German, English and Spanish specialities.

For something special sample the rib-eye or prime rump steaks or smoked salmon for fish lovers. Or for something a little different try the succulent pork and chicken steaks, cooked with a variety of sauces and side dishes.

Or enjoy the selection of burgers, pizzas and pastas on the large open outdoor terrace with family and friends. And don’t worry about the kids, there’s a fantastic kids menu to keep the whole family happy.

There’s even a BBQ every night from 7pm onwards.

For a great deal try the ‘Menu of the Day’ available from 1pm to 3pm for just €9.

The indoor restaurant features a rustic Spanish setting, with quirky German touches and has a wonderfully cosy feel, perfect for the winter.

El Cortijo is situated in Las Chapas, half-way between Marbella and La Cala, making it the ideal meeting point to enjoy the afternoon or evening with friends. Sit at the rustic indoor bar and chat to the friendly staff whilst you wait for the rest of your party to arrive.

For great service and great food, all at a great price, try El Cortijo, Las Chapas.

Call 952 831 364 to make a reservation.

Find El Cortijo on C/Gaviota 157 Urb. Carib Playa 29006 Marbella.

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Ku-Damm for a little German taste

FOR excellent international food and a friendly fun atmosphere try the KuDamm Restaurant in Fuengirola port.

The Ku-Damm instantly makes anyone feel at home; the staff are friendly and attentive, whether you are one person popping in for a coffee and one of their delicious home-made desserts, or a large group out for a special occasion. Whatever the case the restaurant adapts to your needs and circumstances.

Sample traditional German dishes including ham hock with sauerkraut (pickled cabbage), perfect for an indulgent meal, along with a selection of German sausages and potatoes.

Equally indulgent try the giant bbq skewers which have a real wow factor when served!

And for the fish lovers there is home-made smoked trout and salmon, personally smoked by owner and head chef Michael Lienhoop. To top it all off why not sample the restaurant’s broad selection of traditional German beers!

For those who would like to try something a little more traditional to Spain, the kitchen also has experienced Spanish chefs who prepare an array of local cuisine including fresh fish dishes and paella.

The Ku-Damm is now in its 25th year and the menu has increased and developed over this large period of time to cater to all tastes. One longstanding waiter said: “It started with a couple of basic dishes and thanks to the influences

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and collaboration of the many chefs that have worked in the restaurant alongside Michael, the menu has grown and now boasts an enormous amount of choice and diversity.”

The restaurant’s unique and quirky décor makes it a really fun place to go

with family and friends to marvel at the eclectic collection inspired by the owner’s brother Adreas Lienhoop.

And the terrace’s port-side views make it a beautiful place to sit throughout the day and into the night in a quiet location far away from the hustle and bustle of the town centre.

Ku-Damm opens from 11am to 11:30pm and the kitchen never closes so you can have something to eat whenever you like.

For more information or to reserve a table call 952 472 864 or visit www.kudammfuengirola.com.

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Yuzu fruit in takeover

THE rare and costly Yuzu fruit from Japan is predicted to take the world by storm next year.

It tastes like a cross between a lemon, mandarin and grapefruit and is already widely stocked in Asia. And now the popularity of this fruit is growing in Western cuisine and it’s being used to flavour everything from beer and chewing gum to vinegar and cocktails.

Perhaps one of the reasons the fruit is becoming so popular is the fact that it has three times more vitamin C than a lemon, making it super-healthy.

The fruit has already had some media exposure. Jamie Oliver has a recipe for home-made yuzu mayo which he drizzles over grilled scallops, while Nigel Slater makes a yuzu dressing for his crab and apple slaw.

The worldwide chain Yo! Sushi is also adding a sashimi dish to its menu at the end of November

YUZU: Rare and costly fruit set to take the world by storm. featuring thinly sliced salmon with a tart salsa made of yuzu.

As well as this, the East India Company has sourced yuzu direct from Japan to use in a new range of fruit-infused chocolates.

And chocolatier William Curley uses fresh yuzu in his couture chocolate and cooks a yuzu and praline tart.

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ALLING everyone between the age of 12 and 18! Telitec are launching T:Factor in the hunt for original singing and performance talent.

Can you take a tune and make it your own? Have you got that extra something to be a true artist? The winner will enjoy a recording session in a top London studio where you can lay down your track with professional recording engineers.

This is a competition so get competitive and give it your best All you need is to be able to upload a video of you doing your stuff to

YouTube, and send in the link to T:Factor, who will make it available for your family and friends to vote, and keep on voting.

There are three rounds in the competition, the initial round is for anyone to enter, the second round will include those who received enough votes, and again for the final round. You’ll need to tell everyone about it to get enough votes and stay in the competition.

How to get started Choose a song from the

list (right). You can cover it in any way you wish, instrumental, acapella, band or karaoke style, it’s up to you! Record your video and upload it to YouTube (you’ll need a YouTube account).

Then fill out the entry form which tells T:Factor about you, and includes a link to your video. T:Factor will then start loading on the voting page and send you a link of where to find it. You’ll need to send the link to as many people as possible to stay in the competition.

First round voting October 21 to November 24, Second round voting November 25 to December 8.

If you have any questions email T:Factor at tfactor@telitec.net

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Best ‘chippy’ on the Costa

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RISPY COD on Fuengirola’s Paseo Maritimo is the longest established fish and chip shop on the coast. The current owners celebrated their 5th anniversary with the restaurant last month, but overall the site has been a chippie for 13 years. We headed down to find out what has made the restaurant stand the test of time.

The location - Crispy Cod is on the paseo in Fuengirola, just a few blocks down by the Hotel Las Piramides in a great location, overlooking the beach and sea with a comfortable terrace.

The food - As well as the classic fish and chips there are options including 100% Irish beef burgers, Pukka pies, battered sausages, fish cakes, pickled eggs and even pineapple fritters.

After much deliberation, we went for cod and chips, and scampi, which were served up in enormous portions accompanied by proper chip shop chips and homemade tartar sauce. The cod was an impressive beast, with the whitest flesh (the owner Sean told us it’s so white because it’s line caught and

FISH & CHIPS: Classic, but carefully prepared. so doesn’t get bashed around in the net), lovely crisp batter and a delicious, delicate taste. The scampi had an amazing breading on them which was super crispy and the meat was divine, served with a wedge of lemon and chips and it was heavenly.

A surprise was the mushy peas, a house speciality made from scratch, which was very fresh with a vibrant green colour, really celebrating the lovely taste of the pea. The texture was great, the combination of a

sauce with some bite really worked and went well with the fish.

Overall it was very comforting to have such familiar food, but carefully prepared and thought through. The combination of quality, attention to detail and good pricing in a great location makes it hard to beat.

Contact - Crispy Cod, Local 2, Edificio Esmeralda, Calle Europa 5, Fuengirola.

Web - www.crispycod.com Tel 952 587 351.

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Van Gogh’s ear for music Amusing statements that may or may not deserve applause Mike Walsh Mike Walsh. Based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

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NUMBER of amusing statements have been attributed to Winston Churchill. These have earned him applause but the handclapping is often undeserved. When confronted by Bessie Braddock MP who admonished the wartime leader for being drunk he replied, “and you are ugly but I will be sober in the morning and you will still be ugly.”

Churchill was copying an English quip of some lineage. It was old when WC Fields used the jibe in the 1930s movie It’s a Gift.

This one-liner has been around for 130 years.

Public life has always been WINSTON CHURCHILL: Copied a famous one-liner. a rich source of colourful

language. Lord Sandwich spoke plainly when he addressed the editor of The North Briton. “Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of the pox.”

The journalist swiftly replied. “That depends, sir, on whether I embrace your politics or your mistress.” This exchange has wrongly been attributed to Gladstone and Disraeli.

Insults must include Clarence

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Keep one’s mouth shut’ said Lincoln

Darrow’s: “I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure.” One wretched author received a memo from Moses Hadas.

“Thank you for sending me a copy of your book. I’ll waste no time reading it.”

Then as now, people loved the sound of their own voice. The quick-witted US President Abraham Lincoln during a debate remarked: “It is better to keep one’s mouth shut and be thought a

fool than to open it and remove all doubt.”

Fellow American, Mark Twain, once wrote: “I didn’t attend the funeral but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.”

Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw detested Winston Churchill. Knowing the politician had more toadies than friends he wrote. “I enclose two tickets to the first night of my new play. Bring a friend, if you have one.” Churchill replied: “Cannot possibly attend first night, will attend second, if there is one.”

Those in a poor relationship may take heart from Stephen Bishop’s remark: “I feel so miserable without you. It is almost like having you here.” Equally mocking the opinion of Irvin S Cobb: “I have just heard about his illness. Let us hope it is nothing trivial.” This brings us to the subject of the afterlife. This prompted Jack E Leonard to surmise: “There’s nothing wrong with you that reincarnation won’t cure.”

A young violinist after trying to impress George Bernard Shaw asked the playwright what he should play next. “Dominoes” was the curt reply.

The American filmmaker Billy Wilder spoke for many who despair at modern music. “He has van Gogh’s ear for music.”

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READER emailed the other day asking whether it was possible to grow and harvest tomatoes all the year round.

My answer was that it is possible provided you protect them from chilly nights and days during the late autumn and winter. They should be potted up in a rich compound, always kept damp, fed with a nitrogen strong liquid feed until the flowers appear and that you then switch to a potassium high feed.

Protection can be placing the potted tomato plants in a cool or heated greenhouse depending on whether you are in a frost-free zone or not. A shelf of a utility room or garage will do as well, or in front of a south-facing

Dick and Clodagh with a selection of their gardening books. wall covered with sevenlitre water bottles with the bottom cut out and a cane through the neck into the compost to give stability to the bottle, or covering with a plastic cold frame.

Naturally one can grow potted up tomatoes on apartment terraces as easily as in a garden.

These instructions may seem detailed, but they need to be for success.

They are relatively easy in

practice and the effort is well worth the bother.

The benefits are not only that you have the satisfaction of harvesting all the year round, but also that you can grow them without using chemical insecticides and fungicides and harvest only when the tomatoes are fully ripe and tasty.

This is important in preparing all dishes requiring tomatoes.

In respect of protecting

plants from insects and fungi, we suggest you spray lightly once a month with a 3 per cent neem oil solution and dust lightly monthly with natural sulphur powder if problems start to occur.

During the colder months you may get away with no treatments.

Earlier I recommended that a fertile compost be used. This can be achieved by adding 20 per cent of worm

compost or 30 per cent of a dried goat or sheep composted product.

The latter, Estiercol puro de oveja, is often available in 30-kilo sacks costing around €5 or less.

The last bag I purchased was marketed by AgroSafor Miramar and their telephone number is 962 802 087 if you need to contact them, to find out if they have a distributor near you or if not, could they arrange a small delivery of two or three bags to your house.

Incidentally there was a good description of contents on the back of

Today’s tomato and garlic tostado breakfast, brightened by tasty nasturtium flower. the sack. This included phosphorus 3.3 per cent, potassium 3 per cent, nitrogen 3 per cent, iron 3 per cent, trace minerals and vitamins, plus beneficial microorganisms. It also claims to be free of the seeds of weeds.

Happy tomato times! ©Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com November 2013

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Coming events Boy Boy became for ARCH aggressive THE Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses (ARCH) will be holding a General Knowledge Quiz next Saturday at 8pm at Venta Miralmonte between Alhaurin el Grande and Coin.

There will be cash prizes and a raffle.

Food will also be available.

Reservations are advised on 635 798 219.

There is also a Charity Golf Day at the Marbella Golf Country Club next Sunday.

There will be coffee at 9am and a shotgun start at 9.30am, teams of four people will play a Texas scramble and there will be prizes for the Longest Drive and the Closest to Pin, as well as team prizes for the first, second and third classified.

Entrance is €69 per person for nonmembers and €30 for members, including coffee, 18 holes with shared buggy, and a three-course Sunday lunch with drink.

Lunch is only €25.

There will be entertainment by Frank Valentine, a prize-giving event and a raffle.

Sign up by calling 951 702 743 or e-mail reservas@marbellagolf.com.

David THE Dogman Listen to David on TRE every Saturday 10am to 11am Costa del Sol (Gibraltar/Sotogrande) 98.7fm (San Roque to Calahonda) 91.9fm (Calahonda to Motril) 88.9, Costa Calida 92.7fm Costa Blanca (Torrevieja to Elche) 105.1fm (Elche to Calpe) 88.2fm, (Calpe to Gandia & Ibiza) 104.6fm, (Denia to Valencia) 95.3fm Mallorca 103.9fm

AFTER my radio show on Saturday, I decided to have a chat with Nazil from the Pointer Clinic since I had a major problem with Boy Boy (BB).

Having spent 10 weeks at Cat and Dog World, requiring an emergency operation for stomach torsion and coming into a new home with boxes everywhere, I can understand any animal, including myself, suffering stress.

My daughter Sarah

STRESS: Any animal can suffer stress and dogs are no exception.

visited and while relaxing in a chair she was scratching his hind corner lightly when suddenly BB turned around and jumped up at her.

I stopped him with my voice and told him he was a good boy. Now, before any of you think I am out of my mind, it is important to remember we are dealing with a ‘dog’ and the last instruction was ‘No.’ He immediately stopped so I said he was a good boy.

That, my friends, is how we train dogs and never punish them for any reason whatsoever. Sarah had a small bite but had pain in her wrist for a few days.

I was very upset at the thought that he could not be trusted and that Susan was now scared of him.

I decided to discuss this with Susan, who confirmed she was afraid of him. We chatted about moving home, his insecurity and

what was to be his future and at this stage we agreed to give him more time.

I made it clear I could not and would not give him to another home or have him put down. This was clearly a worrying and stressful situation for everyone.

Next week I’ll tell you more about my conversation with Nazil.

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HEN a community of owners vote, certain conditions must be fulfilled to ensure the vote complies with the law, furthermore the vote has to be counted in specific ways depending on the nature of the situation.

A vote of approval in some cases will require unanimous consent, 100 per cent agreement and nothing less. Others just a percentage majority and in some special cases a majority of three to five.

The vote must also reflect a majority in the quota or percentage of ownership. For example, a community of 10 owners with one owning 55 per cent of the properties cannot outvote the other nine, neither can six out of the 10 owners make a

decision if collectively they only own 40 per cent of the community.

The majority has to be of the owners and the ownership. A double majority.

In addition, decisions must comply with Spanish law and the statutes (binding rules) of the community, not inflict unfair hardship to one or more of the owners, nor be of benefit to some to the detriment of the community.

If an owner believes that a decision has been approved that does not comply with any of the above requirements then they have the right to contest it.

However, it is often not clear how this should be done. As with the vote, there are legal requirements to be fulfilled.

A common

Community Law Corner

By JosĂŠ Luis Navarro Solicitor and Property Administrator for Intercala Administration joseluis@intercala.com

www.intercala.com with Pete Woodall, Woody’s Los Boliches

misconception is that a letter to the administration against a decision is enough to prevent it going ahead. Not so, if the situation cannot be resolved within the community, then the decision can be contested in court.

This is laid out in Article 18 of the Law of Horizontal Property, the law that regulates all communities in Spain.

Firstly the law states only an owner can

contest a community decision, not a tenant, an administrator, nor any other third party.

Secondly if the owner attended the meeting then their vote must have been counted as opposed. Thirdly only an owner who was 100 per cent up to date with their community fees, at the time of the vote, can contest a decision.

If these conditions were fulfilled, then to continue it is necessary for those

against to pay or to deposit with the court the community fees that would be payable from the date of the general meeting until the date when the case comes up in court.

The exception is when the decision contested is one that approves a change to the way the community fees are shared. The law also specifies two time limits by which the vote must be contested in court.

The first; if a decision is thought to be causing an unfair damage to an owner, owners or the community in general then the time limit to commence bringing the case to court is three months from the date of the meeting or three months from the date the owner became officially notified of the

community’s decision.

The second; if the decision is considered to be against the Law of Horizontal Property or the statues of the community then the period increases to one year.

Even though a community decision has been contested in court it continues to be in place until the court rules otherwise.

To summarise, only an owner whose com-munity fees were fully paid and who voted against a decision - by proxy or in person - at the time of the relevant meeting can contest a decision and they must do so within a specific time period and in court.

Intercala administration strongly suggest you seek proper competent advice in all matters regarding the law.

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FLOOR POLISHING

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 An drew@garden-professionals.com (203055) GARDENER for private homes, communities, tree pruning, pool maintenance, garden design.

Specialist in water systems. Tel: 666 953 892 www.jardin-gar den.es

COMMMERCIAL PROP

ARBOLISTA Tree Surgery, No. 1 for trees and palms, on the Costa since 1998. 600 260 534 - 952 117 486 Kit Hogg C.G.Arb www.spaintree.com (207515)

ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641 (217722)

FENCING SERVICES

.....even in difficult situations! e.g. age, income, crisis etc. We accept properties, business, cars & yachts etc., as security. Call us perhaps we can help you Tel: 952 810 438 or 690 270 682 Email : mtf@bc-international.eu

GARDENING SERVICES and pool maintenance. Hourly rates 8 euros, monthly maintenance from 100 euros. Ricardo 637 160 129 ricardojbranco13@gmail.com (219544)

EXPRESS Metalwork Services.

Gates, grilles, rails and scissor gates. 952 485 261, 617 065 636. www.express-steel.com

MY ENERGY CERTIFICATE. Now legally required for all properties for sale or rent. Call +34 627 805 581 info@myener gycertificate.com (216551)

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ENERGY CERTIFICATES

CHAINLINK FENCING erectors, general builders, really competitive prices. Free quotation, no job too big or small, very reliable. Tel: 655 218 466 (209671)

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NON-SURGICAL FACELIFTS IN BANÚS 35€ WWW.TRANS FORMALL.COM TEL. 605 865 755 (200953) PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL AND SKIN TREATMENTS USING IPL IN BANÚS. WWW.TRANSFORMALL.COM TEL 605 865 755 (200953) ASIAN MASSAGE SALON in Benalmadena, promotion month of May 30 euros one hour body massage, all masseuses are Asian and qualified with lots of experience. Telephone: 952 824 348, 660 587 171 www.asianmassagesalon.com (206767)

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INTERNET

BOTOX AND FILLERS - From €95. Covers the Costa del Sol and inland. 609 347 086. www.altered-image.eu (219778)

CLASSIFIEDS LAUNDRY NANCY’S LAUNDRY. Washing, drying, ironing, dry cleaning, duvet, bedcovers, curtains, rugs, drop off or collection and delivery available.

Avda. Bonanza, Arroyo de la Miel (between Lloyds Bank and Piscis).

Tel 952 561 726 www.nancyslaun dry.es (219605)

CHIROPODISTS PODIATRIST / CHIROPODIST Jennifer M.S.S.Ch M.B.CH.A HCPC reg. Qualified 25 years, Diabetic footcare, ingrowing / fungal nail, verrucae, callous / corn removal. La Cala 603 447 008 or 663 516 654 (219793)

LAWYERS

HOLISTIC CRYSTAL Healing Chakra Alignment and Auras, House and Office Energy Cleaning. 670 640 525

MASSAGE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS MASSAGE 12 years experience. 1 hour €35, 1.5 hours €50, Elviria. Wendy 952 852 330 or 634 310 821. Mobile service + €10 (216603)

LIVERY / STABLES 5 STAR LIVERY YARD, spacious boxes, all year turnout, English hard food. Lessons available. Call 609 907 016 or 649 205 936 for further details (217558)

HIRE SERVICES SMALL SKIPS FOR HIRE, we cover Calahonda to Duquesa - Clearflow Group. Tel. 630 200 600 or 616 456 601 (217673)

LOANS ABBEYGATE INSURANCE Make the right choice and join the thousands of expatriates who have.

We provide a friendly personal service, for all your home, motor, health, travel or marine insurance.

Call 952 893 380 (68259)

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

HOME CLEARANCES

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

WANTED – House Clearance and garage clearance, best prices paid. Contact Paul Vickers, 617 543 315 (209676) RUBBISH REMOVALS - All areas. €30 per hour. Call Paul Vickers. Tel 617 543 315 (219701)

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

WANTED HOUSE CLEARANCE. WE BUY ANYTHING, BEST PRICES PAID FOR YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS. CALL MOBILE 693 480 411 EMAIL AN NETTE.GODDARD@YAHOO.CO .UK (208374)

LSM INSURANCE. No fat singing blokes or trumpeting telephones, just professional service at the best prices for all your insurance needs including car, household, commercial, life, health and travel. Tel 952 578 008 or www.lsminsurance.biz for a quotation (218726)

WANTED FURNITURE & household items houses gardens garages cleared top prices paid fast reliable service 639 229 607 / 649 977 723 (207466) HOME CLEARANCES WANTED. Buy and Sell. Quality furniture.

Cash paid. Jeans Emporium. Tel 952 793 578 (217576)

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

INSURANCE

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EU INSURANCE DIRECT Extra Special Offers. Up to €50 cash back for car and home insurance (conditions apply) for new customers. For all your Insurance Needs and the Best Price and Best Cover in English, call Wendy on 952 830 843 / 676 098 464 email info@euinsurancedirect.com www.euinsurancedirect.com (218246)

HOSTING - Carrier grade data centre in Elviria, two diesel generators, multiple backbone symmetrical carrier-class connections, BGP4 routing, aircon, secure facilities. For dedicated housing or hostings with serious bandwidth and 99.99% uptime, we can host your servers and applications in our data centre in Elviria. Feel free to visit us to discuss your needs. 951 055 676 www.mercuryinternet.com

INVESTMENT OPP. GUARANTEED 10% return payable quarterly on notarized private finance. Fully secured with high value collateral. Minimum period, one year. Minimum amount 50,000 euros. Tel 952 781 177 GREAT commercial investment opportunity in SOTOGRANDE. Nine offices for sale, next door to Mercadona and Hypercor supermarkets on the AP7 exit. Total construction 600sq/m @ only 175,000€. Phone 0044 7770 885221 or email acm1@btconnect.com (217622)

JOINERY I-Bespoke Joiner. I can design and build or copy from a photo anything in wood. Internal and external carpentry and joinery projects. Portfolio available to view online. Contact i.bespokejoiner@ gmail.com (0034) 661 403 377

HOLA CREDITO. Instant short term loans against your valuables.

Quick, easy and always discreet.

Tel 900 123 457 www.holacredi to.com (202979)

24/7 LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH emergency / appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured, 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (93549) T1 COSTALOCKS 24/7, LOCKSMITH/ HOME SECURITY, NEW KEYS, KEYED ALIKE, WINDOWS SECURED, SAFES OPENED / INSTALLED, FREE HOME SECURITY CHECK, CALL Debby or Bob 952 660 233 / 667 668 673 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED WWW. COSTALOCKS.COM (208085) T2

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CLASSIFIEDS MISCELLANEOUS WOODY´S LOS BOLICHES. Greeting Cards, mail to and from the UK. Passport renewals and all adverts for Euro Weekly News – display or classified. Open 9.002.00PM (Sat 10.00 – 2.00PM) One street behind the Confortel, just off Plaza San Rafael, Los Boliches, on C/Poeta Salvador Rueda 93 (Passports Mon to Fri Only) Tel: 952 471 877 (95705)

MOBILE HOMES WE BUY, Sell, remove all types of mobile homes. We pay CASH and cover all of Spain. More details call Suzi Caley 616 250 727 / 951 063 059 or email suzicaley@gmail.com MOBILE HOME WOODEN HOUSE ? We buy & sell new and second hand units. Remove, level, repair, transport and build extensions. 30 years experience nationwide. Call us, Casas Moviles Europa 952 119 053 (207801)

MOBILITY SERVICES MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, nursing beds, rise ‘n’ recline chairs.

Also a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire. For the best price and advice call Senior World.

Tel 952 663 131 or 670 964 181. Visit our large showroom in Los Boliches (218744)

MOBILITY INSURANCE

WANTED SPANISH PLATED CARS

INSTANT CASH SAMANTHA – GORDON

952 83 21 73 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com

INSURE your mobility scooter for just €105 per year, fully comprehensive inc 1,000.000 public liability cover, underwritten by Lloyds of London, dare you risk not to have it? email.info@mobility-spain.com / www.mobility-spain.com / tel: 952 663 131 / 633 127 901

WILLERBY COTTAGE 28x10 sited in ‘La Serrana Hills’ of Pizarra, site open all year round, swimming pool, only £13,495. Want to view?

Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70

24/7 MOBILITY MOBILITY SCOOTERS, Electric wheelchairs, wheelchairs, walking frames for sale and rent. Delivered to home or hotel. Part exchange considered always a good selection of quality used mobility scooters in stock with guarantee, eg Shoprider Cadiz. Rascal 850.

Sterling Elite xS . Monarch Sprint, Kymco for you. Rascal 388 Shoprider, Sovereign, Mercury Reo 4, Rascal Eco 4.

Mercury Prism. Sterling Emerald. Rascal Partner, Rascal Turnabout electric wheelchair.

Sterling Pearl T.G.A eclipse boot scooter plus many more.

New wheelchairs always in stock. Mobility scooters bought for cash. Mobility scooter batteries supplied and fitted. For same day delivery phone 609 581 139. www.mobilityscootersdirect spain.com email mobilitysolu tionsespana@hotmail.com

MORTGAGES

AUTOMATIC gearbox specialist. Transmatic. All models including classic cars, serviced, repaired and reconditioned.

Also 4x4 transfer boxes and power steering Call/fax 952 796 166 / 952 805 804 email: transmatic2005@yahoo.com. www.transmatic.es (217517)

FOR SALE SALE PRICE!!! CABRIO AUDI .TT Quattro (225bhp) 2002 only 58,000kms. full service history, 6 speed, midnight blue with tan leather baseball stitch interior, CD stack, alloys, climate control, awesome Audi in stunning condition. was 8,995, now sale price 7,995 euros. We promise you will not find one in this condition. Samantha or Gordon Robertson, 608 658 785 / 952 832 173 see photo www.robertsoncars-spain.com

MOSQUITO SCREENS ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated.

Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.es

SALE PRICE!!! Seven seater 4X4 DIESEL, automatic, Volvo XC90 D5 2006 momentum (just like Jeremy Clarkson’s) automatic, tiptronic, one owner, every extra, silver black leather, rare bargain was 13,995 euros, now 12,995 euros.

The best 4x4 for safety and reliability and in stunning condition.

Owner leaving Spain, only reason it is for sale. Gordon Robertson Tel 608 658 785 or 952 832 173 www.robertsoncars-spain.com (219572)

MOSQUITO SCREENS. All types, all colours, fast service. Coast and inland covered. 655 825 931 MOSQUITO SCREENS. Call Mosquito Nick. www.mosquitonick.ws 647 072 861 (207573)

MOTORING

SALE PRICE!!! Was 1,995 euros, now 1,750 euros Ford KA 2000 silver, only 82,000kms, approx 52,000 miles, rarely used holiday car, air conditioning, electric locks window, a wee beauty, cheap to run and insure, Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) Tel.952 832 173 or 608 658 785 (219572) SALE PRICE!!! Diesel Seat/Volkswagen Ibiza 1.4hdi 2007 reference 3 door, 5 speed. Only 45,000kms. Owner leaving Spain, black beauty, climate control, CD player. Easy to park and so cheap to run. Diesel does it cheaper. Bargain was 5,750 euros, now 5,250 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) Tel 952 832 173 or 608 658 785 (219572)

MOBILITY THE MOBILITY WIZARD. All types of mobility scooters, wheelchairs and disability aids for hire or sale. Replacement parts including batteries, tyres and motors available. Authorised Agents for all major companies. Most repairs carried out at your home or FREE loan machine if scooter has to be taken for repair, ensuring you are kept mobile. Fully comprehensive mobility insurance for 105 euros per year.

Tel 633 127 901 / www.mo bility-spain.com /info@mobili ty-spain.com (219684)

CABRIOSOL soft tops, German top quality, for all Cabriolet cars & jeeps. Professional fitting, repairs & change of plastic windows.

Cabrio-sol. 639 580 372 (Camino de Coin km 13.2 Mijas Golf).

Opening hours: 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (219772)

BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP. Repair, service & ITV to all makes of cars, vans and 4 x 4s.

Call Steve 951 914 025 or 605 407 369. Poligono Las Perales, Mijas Costa. britmechanicspain@ gmail.com (217674)

WANT TO RELOCATE? We can transport your home and install on to a 12 month park from £4,995.

Annual site fees from €3,000 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 BRAND NEW WILLERBY Siena 32m² home sited within a stylish gated community, 45 minutes from Malaga airport £19,995 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70

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CHIPS AWAY, Marbella, San Pedro. 10% discount. Tlf. 952 853 350. See advert on page 12 (209715)

CAR SERVICES MECHANIC workshop & mobile. All work undertaken. ITVs done, reasonable rates, prompt, reliable services 24/7.

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AUTOMATIC diesel Citroen C5 2.2HDI 2005, break estate model, only 56,000kms, approx 35,000 miles. One owner with full service history, (model exclusive CAS), nearly top of the range, silver grey, alloys, cruise and climate control, every extra. 5,995 euros.

Absolute credit to one owner, kept in immaculate condition. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) 608 658 785 / 952 832 173. Our cars with photographs on www.robertsoncars-spain.com (219572)

MERCEDES ML 320 CDi. 2007 model, fully loaded, sun roof, cruise, sat nav etc. Silver grey interior, looks great! €21,500 ono. Tel 952 590 297 or 662 561 773 LARGE selection of vans, including Citroen Jumpers, Pick-ups, Ford Transits and Transit Connect 672 550 037 / 952 585 813 (209777) 2006 CHRYSLER Crossfire automatic, fully loaded, lhd on Spanish plates, black with red leather, stunning car, only 10,995€ 672 550 037 2003 RANGE ROVER 4.4 Vogue, black with cream leather, English plates, rhd, 86,000 miles, fully loaded, excellent condition throughout, only 8,995€ 672 550 037 CONVERTIBLE BMW 320 2002, Motor Sport, full spec, Spanish car, very nice exammple, 6,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (209777) CONVERTIBLE 2001 CLK Mercedes 320, silver, black roof, black leather, automatic, 18inch alloys, very clean for the year, 6,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (209777) PEUGEOT 207, 5 door, diesel, 2008, silver, very good throughout, 1 owner, appx 50 mpg, only 5,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com CONVERTIBLE Chrysler Crossfire automatic, in black with red leather, fantastic condition in and out, 10,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com 2008 Ford Transit Connect, with side door, 1 owner from new, TDCi 200 series, excellent condition throughout, light use only, 5,450€ 672 550 037 (209777) 2007 Vauxhall Astra, new shape, 1.7 CDTi diesel, estate, only 90,000kms, alloys, air con, etc, in excellent condition throughout, one private owner from new, 6,995€. 672 550 037 (209777) 2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING automatic 2.4, only 46,000kms from new, fully loaded car, including sat nav, in excellent condition throughout, only 4,995€ 672 550 037 / 952 585 813 (209777) 2002 RENAULT Megane Classic 1.6 automatic, in very good condition throughout, alloys, air con, excellent runner, low kms, 2,450€ 672 550 037 / 952 585 813 (209777) 2004 VAUXHALL Safira, 2 litre, DGi, diesel, 7 seater, excellent condition throughout, in silver, new tyres, 2 sets of keys, private owner, only 4,995€.

672 550 037 / 952 585 813 CITROEN C3 diesel, 5 door 2008, new tyres, ITV 2015, excellent condition 4,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail. com (209777) 2004 MERCEDES Verano 2.2 automatic, diesel, 6 seater minimus in very good condition throughout, in silver with grey leather, new ITV, 9,995€ 600 868 056 (209777) AUDI A3 1.8, Turbo Sport line, LHD/UK plates, 65,000kms, in excellent condition, 4 new tyres, 3 door. 3,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com

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CHRYSLER Crossfire, hard top 2006, black with grey leather, very impressive car, clean throughout, only 40,000km, 9,995€ 672 550 037 cd scars@mail.com (209777) 2003 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.7 DTI, diesel, 3 door in good condition throughout, new ITV, a cheap p/x bargain, 1,995€ 672 550 037 AUTOMATIC 2004, Peugeot 307, 1.6 automatic, I owner from new with full service history, excellent condition throughout 4,995€ 672 550 037 (209777) VARIOUS CARS available, lhd, rhd, 4x4s, automatic, manual, petrol & diesels from €1,000 672 550 037 / 952 585 813 / 600 868 056 (209777) 1980 MGB ROADSTER, lhd on Spanish plates, in near mint condition, this car must be seen to be appreciated, no time wasters. 8,995€. 672 550 037 / 952 585 813 (209777) MINI COOPER CHECKMATE 2006, 101,000km. Metallic blue with silver roof and mirrors. Alloy wheels, ½ leather, air conditioning and electric windows. Excellent condition throughout! 8,250€. Tel 680 799 231 / stephenpaul @live.co.uk (219685) MERCEDES BENZ ML 320 PETROL 2002 AUTO. 125,000km. Metallic silver with alloy wheels, leather interior, electric windows, sunroof, electric/heated seats, cruise control. 7,750€. Tel 680 799 231 / stephenpaul @live.co.uk (219685) RENAULT CLIO 1100, automatic, white, 5 door, 48,000kms. 1 owner from new. €600. Tel 952 884 047 (219579) RENAULT CLIO 1.5 DCI 2004, 5 door, Spanish, new ITV, immaculate, 124,000km. All extras 2,995€. 633 448 386 (207658) BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbradycars.com RANGE ROVER Sport (diesel) automatic HSE. TDV8 2007 metallic midnight blue, cream leather, sat/nav. This jeep is immaculate with only 146,000klm (91,000mls). Service history, parking sensors and lots more, look at this bargain, only 27,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (207472) MOTOR-HOME Benimar Sport 300 2009 Mdl. Ford Transit 2.2 TDCI,130.HP,CV. only 59’000 Klm (37’000 Mls.) 6 berth 6 belted seats Air-Conditioned, full central heating, Alarm, rear view camera, shower, toilet, 120 Ltr. water tank, 3 gas hob, fridge/freezer, DVD. This camper is immaculate has to be seen at this low price of only 28’995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (207472)

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BMW.316 1.8 Inj. 4 door 2004 metallic black grey leather from private owner and just been serviced and ITV (MOT) only 109’000 Klm. (69’000 Mls.) drives and looks great was 4’995€, NOW ONLY 4,500€ 952 838 842 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (207472) VW POLO 1.4, 5 door 2010/11 metallic gunmetal grey, alloy wheels, looks fantastic, bought from main dealer, Sara Motors, leaving Spain, hence this bargain at only 7,995€, 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com AUTOMATIC/Diesel Renault Megane 1.9 DCI, 2007 top of the range, with full Renault service history, only 87,000klm (54,000mls), half leather, climate control, alloy wheels and lots more, metallic gold, a fabulous car, was 6,995€, NOW ONLY 6,500€.

952 838 842 / 608 950 221 bill bradycars.com (207472) AUTOMATIC Ford Focus 1.6 Inj 2005/6, one owner from new, (not ex rental car), 57,000klm (35,000mls), service history, dual climate control, parking sensors, alloy wheels, sunburst red, looks fantastic, for only 5,500€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (207472) CHEAP Ford KA collection Mdl 2000, new car arrived, hence this opportunity, air conditioning, alloy wheels, p/steering, metallic blue, a great little run-around, just been serviced and ITV’d (MOT), was 1,700€, now 1,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com HYUNDAI TUSON 4 x 2 2008 reg 2 litre petrol engine. Full comfort trim. 31,000 kms very good condition. Service history. ITV 2014 Nov. €7000 ono Tel : 649 114 390 (217715) CORSA 1999 - 1 ltr UK taxed & MOT. 74,000 miles. Service history.

Met blue, nice looking car, drives great! €695. Tel 602 533 508

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

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MECHANICS BRITISH MOBILE MECHANICS. Fully qualified, home visits, reasonable prices and repairs for all cars. ITV’s €80 we come to you. 951 400 189 www.mbcmechanics.com 695 913 592 (207809) MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (218685) BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP. Repair, service & ITV to all makes of cars, vans and 4 x 4s.

Call Steve 951 914 025 or 605 407 369. Poligono Las Perales, Mijas Costa. britmechanicspain@gmail .com (217674) THE GARAGE MARBELLA est 1986. All makes, specialising Jaguar, Landrover, British classics.

Latest diagnostics, 30€ p/hr, workshop and callout. 952 827 443 or 609 503 476 www.englishmobile mechanics.com (216697)

REPAIRS AUTO ELECTRICAL Specialist.

Over 30 years experience.

Cars, commercials & boats.

Latest diagnostic equipment.

Petrol / diesel fuel injection problems solved. No job too small. Tel: 647 289 753 (219845)

RENT to own your next car, modern, well maintained quality cars, all inclusive rates. Call AutoOasis on 952 623 297 or www.autooasi seurope.com (218544) DAEWOO 1.6 beautiful condition, perfect runner, asking only 750€ 603 204 244 (219714)

WANTED

VW ESO, 2.01 FSI 2007, only 30,000km. Arctic blue, leather interior, convertible, electric hard top, garaged. Trouble free motoring for many years. Without the taxes. 11,950€, Bargain (retired owner) Tel 952 118 476 (217734) MAZDA 5, 2.0 Sportive, 7 seater, silver, very good condition. €6,250 Tel 952 668 342 (217572) MERCEDES 500 SL, 1993, new ITV. Needs some work doing.

4,500 euros plus transfer. 639 580 372 (219602)

INSURANCE ABBEYGATE INSURANCE. No automatic annual increase on our Motor Insurance, renewal policies.

Call 952 893 380 (68259)

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DAVE C CLARKE, guitarist, vocalist, pianist, ex-Cunard. Specialising in popular Spanish guitar. Available solo or combo. Parties/weddings/class restaurants, hotels. Huge repertoire. Details 687 627 434 (219675)

NAUTICAL 12 MTR BERTH in Puerto Banus available to rent, €6,000pa. 15 MTR BERTH in Estepona Marine for sale, very good position for sail boats, also DEEP. €45,000. Tel 609 044 965 (219698) BENALMADENA Marina 30 metre (100ft) berth for sale, €59,000 or possibility to rent. Tel 693 357 000 BENALMADENA Marina 18 metre (60 ft) berth for sale. €27,000. Tel 693 357 000 (217664) FOR SALE. 15 metre berth Duquesa Pantalan 3, 12 metre and 20 metre berths - main Marina Sotogrande. Sensibly priced for quick disposal. Contact: briantdavies @aol.com/0044 7768 028400 (217700)

OSTEOPATH OSTEOPATH Chris Howard, BSc (Hons) Ost. La Cala de Mijas. Established over 10 years in Spain.

Diagnosis, advice, treatment for all types of pain/injury. Qualified, Registered, Insured. 952 050 180 / 679 501 367 (217709)

PAINTER/DECORATOR

REGISTRATION CAR TRANSFERS AND IMPORTS PROBLEMS WITH EMBARGOS ON ROAD TAX? SAME DAY COLLECTION OF PAPERS. ENGLISH SPEAKING. PLEASE CALL 633 271 274 (101382)

MAZDA 5, 7 seats, 2007, 2.0 Sportif, 75,000km, excellent condition, 5,995€. Tel 952 668 342 (219603)

MUSIC

I BUY ANY CAR. 602 533 508 mikewallsp@gmail.com (218504)

PAINTER & DECORATOR. If you want your job done right, forget the rest and call the best. Sam “Simply the Best”, 18 years Mijas area. 952 666 025 / 629 546 128 (207938)

WANTED. CARS & JEEPS & camper vans for cash. All makes, LHD, any condition. 693 357 000 (216632)

HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM. Painting/Interior design. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (217682)

CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN AND UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (101382)

PAINTING, Plumbing and General Build Works, Refurb and Reforms at competitive prices. Free quotation contact tel: 625 200 205 (217675)

CARS wanted, we buy any car, UK plated, embargo cars, vans, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, campervans, lorries, etc etc, for quick decision call now. 600 868 056 five peastrading@aol.com (209777)

SANDTEX and Crown paint. AIM British Building Supplies. 952 835 172 www.abbs.es (219893)

CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (101382) CARS WANTED. All registration numbers, any age, runners/non runners, finance, embargoes, no problem, 687 049 592 or 622 156 022 (216552)

PERSONAL ENGLISH gentleman, retired widower, solvent, has property in Duquesa, looking for a lady companion for the future. Tel 0044 1636 703 493 or email donald.wilde@sky.com (217574)

www.euroweeklynews.com PEST CONTROL COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee, serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control Company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (209962)

PETS YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully vaccinated and neutered, free of charge. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity. Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death. Can be seen without obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (93398) JACK RUSSELL, 2 year old black & white male, fully vaccinated and micro-chipped with Pet Passport free to good home. He is a very friendly dog, but a new baby and lack of space means he needs a new home where he can get the attention he deserves. Call 951 313 262 (La Cala de Mijas) (200756)

CHARITIES ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call Marjorie 952 79 74 05 or 636 934 146 (93319) ACE CHARITY at El Refugio Kennels always needs volunteers to help with dog walking. It’s good exercise, a couple of hours any morning of the week. Foster and permanent homes also needed for our many inmates! Vivien 639 991 079 (93320) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public week-ends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321) At SOS Animal Refuge we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreci-

ate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are having a clearout, please contact us on 665 682 919 or 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317) ARCH - THE ANDALUCIAN RESCUE CENTRE FOR HORSES WELCOMES VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO THEIR STABLES ON SATURDAYS FROM 10 - 12 OR BY APPOINTMENT. COME AND HELP OUT, OR SPONSOR OR ADOPT ONE OF OUR HORSES, DONKEYS OR MULES. WE ALWAYS NEED HELP WITH FUND RAISING TO LOOK AFTER THE ABANDONED AND ABUSED ANIMALS. OUR AIM IS TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND REHOME. WE ARE A SMALL FRIENDLY TEAM WHY NOT JOIN US. FIND US IN ALHAURIN EL GRANDE, BEHIND THE VENTA MIRALMONTE ON THE ROAD FROM ALHAURIN TO COIN, (A404), URB.VIÑA BORREGO, FOLLOW THE YELLOW SIGNS. CHARITY REGISTERED WITH THE JUNTA DE ANDALUCIA NO 8448. WWW.HORSERESCUES PAIN.ORG INFO@HORSERES CUESPAIN.ORG ARCHRES CUE@YAHOO.CO.UK TEL:635798219 OR 656935613 OR 620175828. NEW: ARCH CHARITY SHOP NOW OPEN IN ALHAURIN, NEXT TO MONEY CHANGE SHOP, AVENIDA GERALD BRENAN (93322)

FOR SALE QUALITY Bengals Kittens Champion line, fantastic Rosettes, Pet Passport, neutered. Tel 956 641 585 (217625)

CLASSIFIEDS PET TRANSPORT PET-COURIERS.COM – If you love your pet try us first – we are the best. Door to door service throughout Europe. Specialised vehicles – bespoke service. Full legal service including documentation if required. For further information call or e-mail us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227. Email: info@pet-couri ers.com or www.pet-couriers.com (200622) ACCOMPANY your pets to their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchauffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@petchauf feur.eu (208485) LOOK NO FURTHER for your pet transport. We offer a service to travel with/without your pets/furniture. Pets from £295 including vet checks. Various vehicles to cater for your needs. 952 596 213 / 665 150 227 spainukspain@hot mail.com (218548) ANIMALCOURIERS - A KIND, CARING, FRIENDLY SERVICE BETWEEN SPAIN/UK. FLIGHTS FROM MALAGA OR ROAD FROM COSTA DEL SOL FOR YOUR PET TRAVEL. WWW.ANIMALCOURI ERS.COM / 0044 1483 200123, 0034 635 155 962 OR ASK@ANI MALCOURIERS.COM FOR A QUOTATION. (207561) PET TRANSPORTATION by road. Complete service from professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat-and-dogworld.com (209640) THE DOG MOVER. Licensed transporters. Two handlers, so never alone. 680 781 699 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.moveyour dog.com (207293)

PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

KENNELS EURODOG Boarding Kennels and Cattery. Under new ownership, fully licensed and sanitary approved, long/short term. Mijas Costa Tel 697 731 171 www.eurodogspain. com (207324) CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY is recommended and used by David the Dogman. “I would not trust my dogs with anyone else”. Tel: 952 112 978. www.cat-and-dog-world.com PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Air conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.pet carespain.com (208106) COOL KENNELS AND CATTERY. Air conditioned. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. LAGUNAKEN NELS@hotmail.com Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983 (209606) STEFANIE’S KENNELS AND CATTERY, Estepona. Fully licensed, Junta approved, est. 1986. Viewing welcomed 952 790 943 www.stefanieskennels.com

PET INSURANCE PROTECTAPET. Spain’s leading pet insurance. 965 756 371. www.pro tectapet.eu (216721)

PLUMBING THE IRISH PLUMBER FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS, COMPLETE BATHROOM REFORMS, ALL AREAS COVERED. 7 DAYS, REASONABLE RATES. 605 206 394 (206156) T1 PLUMBER: Water heaters repaired, replaced same day. Full bathroom and kitchen reforms, previous work can be seen. References available. Mark Allan - 608 454 778 / 952 937 244 (209854) NEED a Plumber all aspects covered. No call out charge. Honest reliable service. Call James Tel.954 059 041 Mobile.667 876 754.

(219739) 30 YEARS ON THE COAST. I cover all aspects of plumbing & general maintenance. Graham 607 923 486 (217682)

CLASSIFIEDS LEAK DETECTION and REPAIR. 25 years on the Coast.

Clear Flow Group. Telephone 952 885 661 or 630 200 600 (219581)

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GOLFER’S DREAM. Riviera del Sol. 2 bed/2 bath apartment, 1 minute from the Club House. Parking and store room included. €129,500. Kevin 607 551 601

PUERTO BANUS penthouse available to rent, Xmas & New Year periods - 609 008 034 (219722) LONG TERM. Calypso €375. 1 bedroom furnished apartment.

Walking distance to El Zoco and the beach. 952 939 618 (219562)

ELVIRIA ALTA/LA MAIRENA. A very light 2 bed / 2 bath apartment (71m2), en suite master bedroom with dressing room, south facing terrace (16m2) with superb sea views, kitchen fully equipped, alarm installation, swimming pool and community off parking area. Sold partly furnished. In a very good condition.

Price 135.000€. Private sale. Tel 669 429 725 (217611)

POOLS

PRINCESS PARK, quality large 1 bedroom apartment. Fully furnished. Gated complex. Garage. €450. Brian 609 058 322 (219562) APARTMENT 2 bed in Riviera del Sol, Riviera Park, furnished to high standard, 575€ a month, also available on weekly rentals. Tel 603 344 027 (219713)

www.condorsol.com. Apartments and villas for sale at advantageous prices. Call 607 637 288, 952 462 302 (202945) WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas.

Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (208263) SEMI-DETACHED VILLA in Rancho Domingo (Benalmadena), on attractive small development, 3 bed, 3 bath, fitted kitchen, spacious lounge, air con, pool, mountain & views, parking for 3 cars.

299,000€ - 952 448 552 / 696 059 226 / 606 126 260 (219724) TORREMOLINOS - 1 bed penthouse, sea & mountain views, 69,000€ - 626 864 683 (209646)

PROPERTY FOR SALE

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

HOME STAGING MARBELLA. First impressions are imperative!

Ensure a quick sale and let HOME STAGING MARBELLA transform your property into a special home buyers will love. www.homestag ingmarbella.com, call Petra 654 150 670 (219849)

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www.costarents.com Over 900 properties for long term rent. 671 093 925 (217721) 1 bed apartment in Urb. Torrenueva, 350€ p/month, tel 627 729 924 (217617) APARTMENT 3 bed in Las Lomas, Selwo, Estepona. Brand new, fully furnished to high standard, inc parking space. 700€ a month. Also available on weekly rentals. Tel 603 344 027 (219713)

APARTMENT 2 bed in Miraflores, Riviera del Sol. Furnished to high standard, 575€ a month, also available on weekly rentals. Tel 603 344 027 (219713) TOWNHOUSE Playa Golf, Torrequebrada, 2 bed, 2 bath, private garden, furnished, fantastic mountain & sea views, very clean, €650pm. 634 123 652 (209777) FUENTE DE PIEDRA (near Antequera), nice country house, 3 bed, spacious livingroom, fireplace, fully furnished, air con, terrace, gardens, bbq, internet, long term 400€ per month. Tel 654 615 994 (219720)

PROPERTY WANTED

GOLDEN MILE. Spacious s/w facing, 1st floor 2 bed apt in well located pueblo style community close to everything. Furnished. €750 pcm. 693 726 145 (217624) 20M GARAGE area, El Pinacho, Estepona 100€ p/month 620 582 041 (217687) LOS BOLICHES - 1 bedroom apartment in front line block, sea views from terrace 350€ per month - 626 864 683 (209646)

WE HAVE Scandinavian clients actively looking for villas, townhouses & apartments from Torremolinos to Calahonda. Call Joe 626 864 683 (207302)

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GOLDEN MILE. Small & Exclusive Super Luxury development. Contemporary raised ground floor 3 bed apt, wood floors, high ceilings & great qualities. Unfurnished. €2,750 pcm 693 726 145

REDUCED TORREBLANCA large 3 bedroom townhouse with parking.

169,000€. Tel 659 446 482 (219715) T1

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GOLDEN MILE - Luxury gated community, 24hr security, 4 pools, tennis + paddle, lovely gardens, restaurant etc. 3 bed apartment with sea views, €1,500 pcm. Furnished and ready. 693 726 145

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LONG TERM RENTALS available. No commissions. Rental properties wanted too! Tel 952 937 458 or 651 105 975 / in fo@costaliferentals.com (219517)

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PROPERTY

APARTMENT furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, pool, parking, excellent sea views, close to port of Estepona, 495€ p/month. 620 582 041 (217687)

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APARTMENT 2 bed in Mijas Golf, furnished to high standard, 550€ a month, also available on weekly rentals. Tel 603 344 027 (219713)

WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM is always looking for realistically priced inland properties to sell to our interested buyers. Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 GREAT OPPORTUNITY. TORREBLANCA. Ideal detached villa offering two self contained separate levels - main upper level 3 beds/1 bath - lower level 1 bed/1 bath, ideal for rental or elderly person/teenager/guests, large plot, private swimming pool and spacious garage, quiet residential area. Original asking price €299,500 - no agents fees, now €230,000. Viewing recommended - 647 647 629 (101501)

PROPERTY TO LET

EXCELLENT country house in Alhaurin el Grande. The property is on 2 floors. Ground floor: front covered porch, entrance hall, 2 bedrooms, bathroom and garage.

On the first floor is the fitted kitchen, utility room, living room with terrace and bedroom with ensuite. Extras: heating throughout the whole property, A/C in 2 bedrooms, fully fenced, automatic entrance gates, parking, put up swimming pool and amazing views. Semi furnished. Built: 180m2. Land 4,000m2 Price: 800€. TLF: 656 917 342 (REF AQ_F-788) (209350) MARBELLA APARTMENT Rentals.

Telephone 622 571 040 www.kingscastlemarbella.com kingscastlemarbella@gmail.com

MIRAFLORES - 2 bed ground floor apartment, panoramic sea views, 139,000€ - 626 864 683 SELWO: Cosy townhouse, 180m2, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large garden, car port. No agents. 169,950€ Tel 644 132 738 (217683)

MARBELLA centre, rooms to let 671 244 683 (203209)

VILLA. Half finished in prime location near Puerto Banus. Land 2065m2, built 850m2. 671 244 683 momarbella@yahoo.co.uk (203209)

TORREMOLINOS, Montemar, long term, 1 bedroom apartment, renovated, fully furnished, 360 euros, sea views, close to beach. 666 517 479 (217738)

COUNTRY house in Coin. Front porch, living room, fitted kitchen with utility room, 3 bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 1 bathroom and terrace. Extras: A/C in the living room and bedrooms, parking area, vegetable plot, chicken pen and nice terrace with beautiful views. Built 90m2. Land: 3700m2.

Price 600€ including bills. TLF: 656 917 342 (REF AQ_F-787)

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NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL

LARGE LUTON VAN and man. €20 per hour, packing crates supplied.

Kevin 628 993 995 (219216)

REMOVALS Local and International. Full and part loads taken please call 952 816 582 www.fo cus-transport.com (201301)

MAN & VAN Removals and transport, all areas covered 100% reliable 952 816 582 (208360)

EUROPA SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combi trans.es (217512) USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combi trans.es (217512) www.costarents.com Properties urgently required for long term rent, clients waiting. 671 093 925 (217721) WE HAVE Scandinavian and English clients for Villas, Townhouses, Apartments and Plots, from Malaga to Estepona. Also rentals. Tel TINA 634 328 703 (218015)

PUMPS/WELL WATERWELLS. Waterwell drilling, well pumps, irrigation, pump tests, pressure pumps. Waterwells.org/Sondein SL. Established on the coast since 1995.

Web page www.wellsinspain.com.

Enquiries info@wellsinspain.com 629 978 801 / fax 952 793 250 (217672)

REMOVAL/STORAGE

STORAGE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (217512) LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (217512) WWW.SPAINUKSPAIN.COM. Vehicle leaving Spain on 9th / 19th / 29th, returning 10th / 20th / 30th.

Prices from £90 per cubic metre. cars £525, bikes £325, dogs £395, cats £295 inc vet checks/travel with your pets. Various vehicles to cater for your needs. 952 596 213 / 665 150 227 (218548) MOVING BACK TO UK? Removal vehicle departing weekly throughout the year. Excellent, professional service & great rates.

Ring (0034) 665 089 244 or (0044) 01922 682 667 & see www.elite-european.com (93139)

STORAGE REMOVAL BOXES Large, med, wardrobe, bubble wrap, tape, collect or delivered. Local and international removals also undertaken. 952 239 110 / 632 702 306 (44093)

ROLLER SHUTTERS ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service.

Make your home more secure!

Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.es ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland.

655 825 931 (216514)

SERVICES

CARPENTRY

15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 8th November.

Space available. Tel. 639 928 090 (218529) INTERNATIONAL and European Removals. Expert removals worldwide. www.uni versalremovals.com Tel: 951 247 834 (208021)

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

UK - SPAIN Removals. Masses of experience. New clean vehicles. Insured with AXA. Genuinely CARING service. FULL and part moves. ONLINE QUOTES!! bmceuropean.com UK 08456 443 784 / ES 634 344 787 (207584)

CLEANING

MOVING MATTERS SL – removals and storage. Local or to and from the UK/Ireland/Portugal and across Europe. Over 16 years experience. For free quotation Tel 951 311 118. www.movingmat ters.eu (219757) 25 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK8th November. Space available. Tel. 639 928 090 (208261)

MAN AND VAN VAN AND MAN. Removals, clearances. Experienced and 100% reliable. €20 per hr. Paul 622 793 989 (208090) MANVAN REMOVALS €20 / hour, 3 vans available. House clearances. Storage from €10 / week. Tel David 696 810 618

REMOVAL / STORAGE

THE VAN MAN. Cheap and cheerful. €20 per hour. 677 251 025 (200775)

APARTMENT cleaning service & painting in general, ask for Oscar Tel 628 045 043 (219727)

FURNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 119 190 (200802)

WINDOW COIN WINDOWS Aluminium windows, Doors, PVC Blinds, Mosquito screens, Canopies, Glass Factory, shower screens etc. All at village prices. Spanish owned business. English 646 066 351

SEWING ALL STYLES Curtains, upholstery, soft furnishings and bean bags made to measure. Sensible prices.

Also repairs / alterations. All areas.

Call 672 800 887 or email judein spain@hotmail.com (216546)

www.euroweeklynews.com SIGNS & DESIGNS SIGNS, all types, vehicles, pavement signs, illuminated, L.E.D. Neon, banners, sale boards. 16 years on the Coast! www.signstu diospain.com 639 133 135 / 952 796 299 (200801 )

SITUATIONS VACANT EXPERIENCED CARERS REQUIRED! Join our team of carers who work in the UK. Earn from £868 - £1330 for 2 weeks. Good written/spoken English/ British or EU Passport required. Contact Sandra on 658 965 204 or email s.field@consultuscare.com.

EUROPFOODS due to expansion are now looking for experienced sales people. This is a food and beverage company covering the whole of Andalucia, including Ronda and surrounding areas. Excellent earning potential, with OTE 25 kpa., will need to have a working knowledge of Spanish. A company vehicle may be provided. A great opportunity for the right people. Please call Tel : 611 213 213 (219580) URGENT! Beautician & Nail Technician required in Torreguadiaro, Sotogrande, call 646 457 033 (218639) FULL TIME Manageress and Staff required. Immediate start.

Popular Irish bar in Benalmadena Costa. Good rates of pay.

Permanent position. Tel 632 355 163 (219642) EXPERIENCED closers required, must be fluent English speakers. No cold calling, all relevant product training provided. Contracted role with commissions for the successful applicant. Please call 951 403 703 for an immediate interview. (219606)

SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosannacarmella@hotmail.com

SOLAR LOWEST PRICES IN SPAIN. www.solarmegastore.es (217507)

STORAGE STORAGE - Large warehouses containers. Dry and secure €50 per month. Professional packing and removal service. www.dfeuro peanremovals.co.uk. Tel David 696 810 618 (216605)

SITUATIONS VACANT

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TAILORING

POOL MAINTENANCE, repairs, friendly, reliable service. Estepona, Malaga, inland re-grouts, heaters.

678 791 495 / 951 295 699 www.sparklenripple.net (207400)

CONST / MAINTENANCE AFFORDABLE POOL MAINTENANCE - Professional maintenance from only €80 per month (exc. chemicals) Call Splash Pools on 952 591 053 - open 8am to 4pm (218239)

SITUATIONS VACANT

THERAPISTS LIFE COACHING, stress, depression, other problems. 24 years experience. Contact 634 369 414 (206835) CHANGE your thinking, change your life. Psychotherapist Philip Jameson. Adults, adolescents, families. 952 789 907 - 635 276 140 (219863)

www.perfectpools.es. Maintenance, repairs, professional and reliable service, all areas from €70 per month. info@perfectpools.es.

650 348 785 (219784) JUSTPOOLS.ES 8x4m pool: regrouts (450€ inclusive). Maintenance (86€ inclusive). 619 636 586 / 952 472 476

TELECOMS

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PSYCHOLOGIST: Depression, panic attacks, hypnosis. Dr Frank Stahl. Tel: 609 503 021 (218724) LADIES AND GENTLEMEN’S suits to measure. Be measured in the comfort of your own home or office by a qualified English tailor.

Linen suits a speciality. Phone 634 378 085 for the travelling tailor to call. (218030)

TILING TILING AND REFORMATION of kitchens/bathrooms. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (217682)

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TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER/Reasonable rates. Also available for visits to lawyers/hospital and general paperwork assistance. Contact Amaya - 647 403 435 (216509) OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS. ALL LANGUAGES. TEL. 654 613 094 sanpedrotranslations@gmail.com (217706) DON’T UNDERSTAND? I can help you communicate with lawyers, courts, doctors, paperwork, builders, etc. Professional translator/interpreter, 15 years experience. Christina 607 501 408 email christina.heger@gmail.com (218731)

TUITION LEARN SPANISH. Speak Spanish from 1st lesson. 1 to 1 or group lessons. Children and adults.

Friendly teacher. Learn properly, gain confidence. GCSE & all levels.

From Sotogrande to Fuengirola.

Great prices 664 209 839 (208081)

TV & VIDEO SKY PROBLEMS / Installers don’t turn up when they promise to? Can’t or won’t sort out your satellite problems? Then call Steve @ Scansat. We supply and install full Sky Systems, Digiboxes, Dishes, Sky cards UK/Irish. Dish relocations and TV extensions. For a fast reliable service call Steve 676 533 209 problem solved!

(206166) SKY DIGIBOXES - Freeview & Sky+ HD, new, used & refurbished inc warranty from €30. Tel 653 061 472 (216743) P.J. SAT. UK TV full Sky packagte.

25€/month. Free access to BBC1 and ITV I Player. All sat works done. 651 105 975 / email info@3pmfootballsolutions.com (219517) REPAIRS – TV’s, Plasmas, LCD’s, Digi – Boxes, Video, Hi-Fi and microwaves. Free estimates, can collect. 35 Years experience. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201 (217657) UK TELEVISION, Films, Sports and more. Internet connection required. Watch on computer or television. No monthly fees. www.webease.eu (219604)

MR NICESKY satellite, dish realignment and installations. Tel James: 652 023 012 (219531) NO Dish Needed, IPTV Set Top Boxes only 150e Freesat/Sky uk.

Wifi Broadband only 150€ Free delivery. Dish retunes 20€ www.myiptvuk.com Tel.954 059 041 Mobile.667 876 754 (219739)

UPHOLSTERY CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST,RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (101382) CARPETS AND SOFAS cleaned.

Reliable, fast service. Family run.

Cleansol 952 930 861 / 607 610 578. 10am - 10pm 7 days, all areas Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (208252)

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WANTED GOOD QUALITY. Fishing tackle, old air guns, swords, knives, old stamp collections. All manner of small antiques etc. 629 258 280

WASHING MACHINE

REPAIRS WASHING machine repairs and sales. No fix No fee. Tel Joe: 686 271 836/952 448 695 (219531)

WINDOW TINTING

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www.euroweeklynews.com NEAR Torrequebrada Casino, Benalmadena. Beautiful blonde, perfect body, massage & more, home & outcalls. 632 721 814 (216591)

WINDOW TINTING MOBILE SERVICE. ITV Legal.

Solar Reflective tint for glass curtains, balconies, yachts. Stop fading, heat & glare. 958 496 571 – 644 546 176 solarshadetinting @gmail.com (207469)

SOTOGRANDE Natalie, Lovely, Sexy, Attractive. Call me 648 704 564 (207446) ESTEPONA - Marbella, Sara, 19 years, Spanish, very loving and charming, all services, home call-outs. 633 487 004 (209742)

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MATURE elegant lady. Voluptuous bust. All services. Only hotel and home visits. 687 387 680 (208442) MARBELLA - Estepona, Paola, Andalucian, 20 years, slim, large breasts, deep Greek, natural French. 633 050 016 (209742) BENALMADENA - LAURA 28, delightful brunette. Fine skin, sexy model. Unique experience. Tel 633 744 422 (219848) GOLFERS! 19th HOLE. Classy, voluptuous, sensual, passionate brunette. Pleasure guaranteed.

Friend available. Banus - 666 014 674 (217710) TORREMOLINOS - Escort, Spanish, Malagueña, pure passion, 23 years. 603 114 572 (209607) 42 yr old slender brunette for an erotic massage at my villa or a special massage in my DUNGEON at my finca. French without, no limits. Or come swim with me. Tel 662 913 428.

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24hrs 602 690 036 (219558)

NEAR Calahonda – Call me on 602 690 036 for natural French, latin passion, sexy, discreet and welcoming in my private chalet.

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SEXY BLONDES and Caribbean girls, age 23-30, all slim, gorgeous. Kisses French. Lesbian.

Professional prostate massage.

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TESLA MOTORS will arrive in the Spanish market next year.

The electric car manufacturer will open its first official sales point in Spain during the first half of 2014.

Madrid has been the location chosen by Tesla to embark on the Spanish market, opening a sales point that will be directly managed by them.

The California-based company hasn’t discounted the possibility of opening another sales point in the country.

According to the company’s

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Communications Director for Southern Europe, Roberto Toro, Tesla entering the Spanish market is proof of how important this market is for the manufacturer.

Apart from selling electric cars, Tesla will focus on the installation of so-called ‘superchargers’ in the Spain.

These charging stations, reportedly the fastest in the world,

provide half a car battery charge in 20 minutes and a full charge in 75 minutes.

The company aims at installing these superchargers near amenities like roadside restaurants, cafes and shopping centres.

The idea is to allow Tesla car users to drive from charging station to charging station with only 80 per cent of the car battery.

The American manufacturer also has big plans for the European market.

Tesla expects 40 per cent of its worldwide sales to come from Europe, where it plans to open at least 12 official sales points in a period of 18 months.

TESLA: Soon to open a sales point in Spain.

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Opel updates the Zafira Tourer with high performance engine GERMAN manufacturer Opel has updated the Zafira Tourer monocab with the high performance version of its new generation midsize, direct injection petrol engine.

The new 147 kW/200 hp 1.6 SIDI Turbo engine is designed to outrun competitors, the manufacturer claims.

The Zafira Tourer accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds and features solid elasticity with acceleration from 80-120 km/h in 5th gear in just 8.3 seconds.

It reaches a top speed of 225 km/h and consumes in combined cycle 7.0 litres of petrol per 100 kilometres (according to Regulation [EC] No 715/2007) emitting 164 g/km CO2.

The heart of the SIDI turbo is a new engine block that can withstand a maximum combustion pressure of up to 130 bar in the cylinder.

The block is made of grey cast iron

with an aluminum baseplate.

In contrast to the 125 kW/170 hp version, a different type of piston was developed for the 147 kW/200 hp model and the compression ratio was reduced from 10.5 to 9.5:1.

Aesthetically, the car has been updated with dual

exhaust pipes located to the right and left, red ‘turbo’ lettering on the back and wheel sizes that range from 17 to 19 inches.

Safety and comfort highlights include a driver assistance system, a front camera with traffic sign recognition and lane departure warning, or advanced park assistance.

The interior of the Zafira Tourer includes unique functions to Opel which give rear passengers a great amount of space.

Each of the three seats in the second row can be independently folded flat, but also the back of the middle seat can be folded down to offer a comfortable armrest to the passengers.

The longitudinal movement of the remaining two seats adds extra leg room and, by sliding to the centre of the cabin, more shoulder room is created.

UPDATED: Zafira Tourer with better features.

Lamborghini celebrates its 50th anniversary with the Veneno Roadster AUTOMOBILI Lamborghini is presenting the Veneno Roadster racing prototype to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

The Italian manufacturer has

created a super sports car focusing on design, performance and exclusiveness.

Not more than nine units will be built during the course of 2014, which will be sold at a price of €3.3 million each.

The design of the Veneno Roadster brings aerodynamics and stability together through an open roof with a rollover bar that ensures safety.

The visual division of the rear bumpers from the car body is a reference from the manufacturer to the world of racing cars and optimises the aerodynamic flow.

An adjustable wing has been put at the rear of the car to ensure optimum airflow when interacting with the rear diffuser.

SPORTS CAR: Fully road legal

The lightweight design of the Veneno Roadster shows on the scales.

With a dry weight of 1,490 kilograms, the car benefits from a power-to-weight ratio of 1.99 kg/hp.

The sports car is driven by a 12-cylinder engine with a displacement of 6.5 litres and is equipped with the fastshifting ISR transmission with five modes, permanent allwheel drive and a racing chassis with pushrod suspension and horizontal spring/damper units.

With a maximum output

VENENO ROADSTER: From 0 to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds

of 552 kW / 750 hp, the Veneno Roadster accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds and top speed stands at 355 km/h.

The interior of the Veneno Roadster is dominated by carbon fibre in order to reduce the weight of the vehicle.

The carbon fibre monocoque is visible inside the car around the central tunnel and the sills.

The two lightweight bucket seats are made from Lamborghini’s patented forged composite.

The woven carbon-fibre is used to clad the entire cockpit, part of the seats and the headliner.

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Vettel joins the greats with fourth F1 title in a row UI

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FIRST and foremost I congratulate Sebastian Vettel, F1 champion for the fourth year running. Last Sunday, the German won

his third successive India Grand Prix to claim his 10th race victory of the season, finishing 29.83 seconds ahead of Nico Rosberg with Romain Grosjean third.

Only two other men have claimed four successive F1 titles - Juan Manuel Fangio (1954-57) and Michael Schumacher (five-in-a-row: 2000-04).

Fangio won five titles overall, Schumacher seven and Alain Prost four. Vettel

- fined £21,000 (€24,500) for celebrating - is now seeking to equal Alberto Ascari’s record of nine consecutive F1 race victories: 1952-53. * It’s the Malaysian Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

There have been seven 4th round League Cup-ties this week, and this weekend, it’s ArsenalLiverpool, FulhamManchester United, Newcastle-Chelsea,

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Sebastian Vettel

The German driver is F1 champion for the fourth year running after victory in the India Grand Prix.

EvertonSpurs and the first-ever PL game between Cardiff and Swansea, plus many more intriguing contests north and south of the border.

Marbella Rugby lose three, win one From Back Page another great performance from the ever growing Marbella RC side even though they lost.

Coach Allan Davies reported: “They are U16 Andres Masuyama running in a try against Cajasol Ciencias. gaining valuable motivational team spirit and hard experience every week The U16 team travelled with the U18s to Sevilla to play which will soon click to hopefully make them a very in the return pre-season friendly matches against Cajasol Ciencias. challenging side.”

Cajasol took their chances when presented and Final score was Marbella RC 17-32 Malaga.

The U16s hosted a touring side from Cathedral deservedly beat Marbella 31-19. It is only the second School, Cardiff. The match was played in three periods time in two years that Cajasol have beaten Marbella and of 20 minutes, each of which turned out to be very it bodes well for an exciting league this year.

The U18 side had a pre-season warm-up match different from the other.

The visitors ended the first period of three 0-26 against Cajasol Ciencias that eventually ended up a 0-55 before Marbella came back. Tries came from Yako walk-over. There were tries from Augusto Nuñez (2), Irusta, Alexander Cruz and Jaime Ross with conversions Oscar Garcia de la Peña, Tomas Padin, Alexander Cruz from Toby Francis and Alexander Cruz, but it was not (2), Javier de la Peña, Toby Francis and Sam Parry with conversions from Marco Spinetti (4) and Carlos Garcia quite enough as Marbella lost 26-29.

Football round-up • PL leaders Arsenal had penalty scorer Mikel Arteta sent-off in their 2-0 win at Crystal Palace.

• Luis Suarez bagged his first-ever Anfield hattrick, Daniel Sturridge chipped in a beauty and Steven Gerrard made his 450th PL appearance in Liverpool’s 4-1 win over WBA. • Wayne Rooney’s majestic header helped Manchester United end their worst top-flight start for 24 years with a 3-2 victory over Stoke, who haven’t beaten the Reds since 1993.

(Highlight from Back Page) • The Tyne-Wear derby ended Sunderland 2 Newcastle 1 - Gus Poyet’s first win • Chelsea, with a late bizarre Fernando Torres goal, beat Manchester City 2-1 and Spurs, thanks to Roberto Soldado’s penalty, defeated Hull 1-0.

• The Battle of the Belgians (Benteke v Lukaku) ended Aston Villa 0 Everton 2.

• Championship leaders Burnley defeated QPR

(now third) 2-0; Leyton Orient top FL1, Oxford FL2 and Celtic, Hamilton, Rangers and East Stirling the four Scottish divisions.

• There were wins for both Manchester clubs, Chelsea, Celtic, Barcelona and Real Madrid but defeat for Arsenal in the Champions League, while Tottenham won and Swansea and Wigan drew in the Europa League.

• Jermain Defoe scored against Sheriff (Moldova) to equal Martin Chivers’ record of 22 European goals for Spurs.

• Barcelona top La Liga by four points after beating Real Madrid 2-1 before 98,761 fans at the Nou Camp. Elsewhere in Spain Sevilla defeated Osasuna 1-0, Celta Vigo walloped Malaga 5-0 and Almeria lost to Real Sociedad 0-3.

• Manchester City’s Yaya Toure says black players WILL boycott the 2018 World Cup if the host country Russia does not sort out racism, and FIFA President Sepp Blatter wants teams/ countries expelled, even docked points.

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A long, hard season in prospect for Malaga after 3rd home loss Dave Redshaw Malaga CF Reporter Dave Redshaw Dave is the author of ‘Malaga Football Club - The Story’ available from Amazon.

THE alarm bells will be ringing for Malaga following a third successive defeat, this time a humiliating 5-0 home loss to Celta Vigo that saw Bernd Schuster’s

men slump close to the relegation zone.

The game was only six minutes old when Alex Lopez gave Celta the lead, the midfielder steering his shot from the edge of the box past goalkeeper Willy Caballero.

Mounir El Hamdaoui then had the opportunity to bring Malaga level but the Moroccan international’s effort was comfortably

saved by Yoel in the visitors’ net. However, the Galicians increased the advantage on 23 minutes when Augusto Fernandez volleyed home from close range after beating Vitorino Antunes to Jon Aurtenetxe’s cross.

Malaga’s best chance of the half came after 35 minutes when El Hamdaoui

headed wide and boss Schuster responded by making a double substitution at the break, Pedro Morales and Bobley Anderson replacing the ineffective Camacho and El Hamdaoui. The changes appeared to have the desired effect as the Costa del Sol outfit showed greater urgency, with both

Mixed fortunes for Marbella Rugby Club HIGHLY experienced visitors Malaga came to Bahia to take on Marbella RC in the league.

The deby meeting in the past has sometimes degenerated into a freefor-all, scrappy challenge,

but this time saw two teams fighting hard for every play.

Marbella, still building with novice and new players, took the game to Malaga in the first 20 minutes, only conceding

an early drop goal, then for the next hour each team swapped tries, keeping the game close.

However, due to some innexperience from a couple of the team, Marbella lost two players due to technical fouls, sent off to the ‘Sinbin’ by the referee for 10 minutes each, which gave the visitors the advantage they needed to extend the score.

It was undoubtedly

Anderson and Roque Santa Cruz testing the opposition goalkeeper, yet Celta hit them with a sucker punch just after the hour mark. Nolito saw his low drive strike a post and when Caballero could only push out Fernandez’s follow-up attempt Lopez was on hand to bag his second by heading home from a wide angle.

Nolito made it 4-0 in the 73rd minute with a superb strike after picking up a long ball from Andreu Fontas and unleashing an unstoppable shot into the top corner to give Caballero no chance.

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Levy Madinda had a chance to extend the lead shortly afterwards when his shot flew wide, but the fifth goal was not long in coming when more woeful Malaga defending allowed Charles to turn the ball home nine minutes from time after being fed by substitute David Rodriguez.

The referee’s whistle came as music to the ears of the home fans, with just 6,000 left inside the stadium at full-time, and Schuster clearly has a lot to do if it is not to be a long, hard season for Los Blanquiazules.

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Atlético

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Real Madrid

22

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Villarreal

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Athletic

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Getafe

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Levante

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Espanyol

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Sevilla

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Valencia

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Elche

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3

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Granada

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5

6

10

Valladolid

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10

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4

4

12

15

Málaga

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2

4

5

11

14

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2

3

6

13

16

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10

3

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7

24

Betis

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10

2

2

6

9

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10

2

1

7

7

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Almería

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