Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 31 July - 6 August 2014 Issue 1517

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ISSUE NO. 1517

Occupancy hopes COSTA DEL SOL hoteliers are hoping that this August will be as good as it was last year and they will be up to 80 per cent occupied across the board.

Last-minute reservations could be

the key to beating last year’s occupancy levels.

Jose Carlos Escribano, President of the Costa del Sol’s hoteliers Turn to Page 4

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INDEX News 1 - 70 Finance 71 - 76 Letters 77 Leapy Lee 78 Daily TV 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92 Health & Beauty 94 - 96 MOST ADVANCED: Estepona’s new bilingual school.

Time Out 99 - 102 Food 103 - 110 Homes & Gardens 113 Property 114 - 116 Services 117 - 120 Classifieds 121 - 129 Motoring 130 - 132 Sport 134 - 136

Bilingual school to open in September ESTEPONA’S first bilingual school will become operational in September.

Jose Maria Garcia Urbano, Mayor of Estepona, commented that the 16,000square-metre school, which cost more than €4 million to build, was so modern and well equipped that it was probably the most advanced and best in the province.

Building work started last July and the company which is responsible for the school

will have the rights to it and the land for 75 years, after which time it will revert to the council; meanwhile, they must pay a yearly rent of €28,080.

The school has, among other things, a 1,400-square-metre sports arena with capacity for 400 people, several exterior sports grounds (with one for football), a children’s playground, a cafeteria, a library, a music hall and an auditorium.

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NEWS Youth detained A YOUTH who burnt down his ex-girlfriend’s house in Ronda was detained by the Guardia Civil 15 days earlier for violent behaviour towards women.

Free bikes FRANCISCO DE LA TORRE, mayor of Malaga, has said that the bike rental service will continue to be free for another year; more than 17,000 people have used it so far.

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Marbella regaining appeal THE Lapique Goyanes family recently changed its holiday venue from Ibiza back to Marbella again.

This seems to be a growing trend among those who were once seduced by the island’s party atmosphere but have now gone back to their old holiday favourite of Marbella.

Marbella offers the tourist a

wide variety of quality restaurants and hotels as well as fantastic party venues and an excellent climate.

Ibiza has now become a place for models and footballers to holiday; it is more on the cuttingedge of young fashion and music.

The Lapique Goyanes family are not the only ones to

remember their holiday ‘roots’ and come back to the town after sampling the delights of other resort towns. They, like many, realise that the charm of Marbella cannot be replaced by the bright flashiness of Ibiza; this, coupled with the fact that Marbella is more child friendly, has brought a lot of ‘stable’ tourism back to the town.

Too much tobacco GUARDIA CIVIL in Ronda have detained a man with 4,800 illegal packets of tobacco; they suspect he had the intention of selling them on the black market.

Council denial MALAGA Council has denied anything to do with the promoters of the Sierra de Churriana which have come under suspicion from the Junta (regional government) about re-zoning of the land.

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Station vandalism

TWO fire stations in Malaga capital have been vandalised with anti-mayoral graffiti; the anonymous graffiti artists seem to think the council has lied to them about the preparedness of the fire brigade.

SPANISH poet, essayist and author Alvaro Garcia presented his new book ‘Ser sin sitio’ (being without a place) at the Marbella book fair.

New signs

INVASION: Viking marauders arrive on the shores of Galicia.

Vikings invade Galician shores!

41 per cent less NOW that the general population has to pay to take anyone to court, the Malaga administration has noticed a drop of 41 per cent in cases against the council.

Fire controlled A FIRE which broke out in Casares in the Baños de la Hediondo area has been controlled; there was no need to evacuate the nearby urbanisations.

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Picasso travels JULIO ANDRADE, Malaga Councillor for Tourism, is working on a deal to take the Picasso exhibition to the Chinese city of Hangzhou in the hope of opening up new tourist routes to Malaga.

Blue and white MALAGA CF is debating whether to sign a star goalkeeper or just a substitute for Kameni; fans expect a decision soon.

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N the first Sunday of August, the small town of Catoira in Galicia celebrates the unusual festival of the Romeria Vikinga, in which the locals all dress up as either Viking warriors or townspeople of the era, and do battle.

The spectacular re-enactment of the Viking invasions of a thousand years ago has been going on in the town since 1960.

Thousands of tourists, both national and international, will descend on the town to watch this entertaining local fiesta, which has been declared of international interest.

The event kicks off at around 10am with several confrontations between the townspeople and small groups of marauders; these battles and fights take

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place in different locations around the town but particularly in the Torres del Oeste (Western Towers) area, which is a group of protective towers forming a fort which, no doubt, was involved in the first Viking invasion in the ninth century.

The most impressive moment of the reenactment is when the Viking ships arrive en masse on the beaches and a huge battle ensues during which all the participants and audience members usually get soaked in copious amounts of wine.

After the battle, the festivities move back into the town for a ninth-century-inspired feast and musical accompaniment of the time, along with many other Viking-inspired activities.

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months suspended sentence is what a driver got after posting a video of himself on YouTube driving on a motorway near Barcelona from the passenger seat of his car. The Frenchman, who was found guilty of reckless driving, also had his driving licence suspended for a year.

MARBELLA Council is to go ahead with its plans to place more signage for tourists around the town; there will be another 137 signs indicating places of interest to tourists like hotels, golf courses and leisure areas.

Home at last MALAGA CF finally arrived back in the city after an arduous trip back from Australia; on Friday they have to be ready to go to Germany.

€100,000 gift THE small town of Campillos has received €100,000 from the ONCE (RNIB) lottery.It is not known if this will all go to one person or several.

Orchid building ESTEPONA has begun building works on its orchid greenhouse. When completed it will be the largest of its kind in Europe.

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The radical anti-capitalist Andalucia Workers Union (SAT), which has a history of land-grabs and very close links to Spain’s so-called ‘Robin Hood’ mayor who has organised thefts from supermarkets to give food to the poor, has threatened to invade and occupy Gibraltar, claiming it is “a well-known tax haven, that is our main reason to occupy it in protest.”

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No appeal ISABEL PANTOJA’S defence team are reputed to be trying to get an annulment in her money laundering case despite the Supreme Court closing the window on all appeals.

Station woes RESIDENTS of San Pedro are not happy with plans for the new bus station to be built in front of a school. They say it would be dangerous for the children.

Dining out SOCIAL dining rooms in Malaga have brought out a type of credit card for people who use their services, to enable them to eat at any of the dining rooms in the city.

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‘Nigerian letter’ money laundering gang caught NATIONAL POLICE have detained 84 members of a money laundering gang which was responsible for ‘cleaning up’ more than €11.5 million, which they obtained through the ‘Nigerian letter’ scam.

The investigation started in 2012 when the police became aware of a gang, located principally in Malaga, Valencia and Madrid, which was receiving cash made in the Nigerian letter scams and sending it on to Nigeria.

Complaints had come in to the National Police lines from all over the world stating that the IP addresses on the emails were located in Malaga and Valencia, as well as other Spanish cities, and the emails contained fraudulent information and made fraudulent claims which were considered illegal in the countries where the complaints originated.

Officers have investigated more than 200 ‘locutorios’ (cheap rate phone call centres) which

POLICE RAID: more than 200 phone call centres were investigated were allegedly managed by the gang and used to launder the cash, as well as send out the thousands of emails designed to defraud more innocent recipients.

More than 51 searches have been made and officers have confiscated around €56,000 in cash, 50 computers, 27 smart phones as well as many fake passports and identity cards.

Police calculate that, in the time they have been operating, the gang could have made as much as €20 million from the letter scam; this is when they send letters to the general public asking them for help to get funds out of the country in exchange for a percentage. But the victims never get a percentage, just money taken out of their accounts.

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Optimism for August occupancy From Front Page association, has commented that all the establishments in the association were hoping to beat last year’s total and that they had also frozen their prices in order to make coming to the Costa del Sol more attractive to families.

He went on to highlight the fact that, this year, the high season began in May and would run through until October.

Despite this, the sector saw a 1.5 per cent rise in June’s statistics and this was partly due to the recent rise in national tourism boosting the international figures.

Escribano also pointed out that the association would wait and see how the summer progressed before deciding if they were going to close hotels for the winter.

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School meals THE inland town of Humilladero is to apply to the Junta (regional government) to keep its school meals going all summer; there were plans to close it on August 1.

Audio guides ANTEQUERA is offering audio guides to tourists wishing to know more about the San Juan de Dios church and local museum.

Flood fund THE local government is to invest more than €500,000 in resolving the flooding problems in Villanueva del Rosario. The money will be used to repair damage caused by the floods and improve the drains in the village.

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Long-awaited Metro to open EVERYTHING is ready for the Malaga Metro to revolutionise transport in the city.

The council hopes that the new system will reduce traffic and dependence on cars and gain at least five million passengers in its first year.

Yesterday (Wednesday) the Malaga Metro was to finally be inaugurated and put into action.

It is the culmination of 10 years’ work, €600 million in investments and four failed attempts.

It has been tested over the last month with

and without passengers and in all sorts of conditions and has been declared safe and up to standard.

The recession lessened traffic in the centre of Malaga by 30 per cent but now that the city may be coming out of its slump, the

READY TO ROLL: The Malaga Metro. amount of traffic could well go up, and soon.

New app makes appointments and eliminates waiting times AN engineer from Malaga has come up with an app which can organise appointments and eliminate waiting times.

By using Easycronos the user can request an appointment, change the date or cancel it, all from

a smartphone without the need to make any calls.

Asking for an appointment at the vet or the garage can be difficult, sometimes requiring more than one phone call and a lot of

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The Metro offers, among many others, two clear advantages to its passengers: shorter travelling time than a car and no need to park at the destination.

Trains will run every seven minutes throughout the day and every 10 minutes in the afternoons and at weekends.

On Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and the eves of holidays it will run until 1.30am and there will be special timetables for times like Easter, the fair and Christmas.

Tickets will cost €1.35 or €0.85 with the ‘bonometro’ (discount) card.

Fire scare in La Capellania JUST before 1pm on Tuesday, a fire was spotted near the Finca La Capellania on the AP-7.

Fortunately, the rapid intervention of the INFOCA (fire services) airborne assistance plane meant that the flames were controlled and extinguished by 4pm.

Twenty-three fire brigade officers took part in the extinction of the mini blaze, which has been investigated by the fire marshal and declared to have started naturally and not deliberately, as so many recent fires have been.

The fire did not spread to a greater area, no houses were in danger and nobody had to be evacuated.

Due to its location, the blaze has not yet been classified as a forest fire or an agricultural fire.

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Arson, threatening behaviour, GBH… A MALAGA man for has been detained for threatening his neighbours with knives and swords and even spraying petrol under the front door of one of them.

He was also found to be in breach of a restraining order.

As well as the threats and the restraining order against him, the officers discovered that he had an arrest warrant out in his name for a previous case of grievous bodily harm (GBH).

The suspect had ensconced himself in his flat but the police managed to gain entry after getting the keys from the man’s flatmate.

They found him inside, next to two tins which smelt of petrol, three lighters and a canister of spray paint.

As well as the National and Local Police, the canine unit had to be called in to help detain the 38-yearold Moroccan man.

Frightened neighbours had called the police when the man began walking around the block, carrying knives and two swords, shouting threats at several neighbours. He then poured a liquid, which smelt like petrol, under the door of one of the flats, presumably with the intention of setting fire to it.

Police inquiries revealed that this was not the first time that the man had behaved in such a manner and there was even a restraining order against him from the neighbour’s whose flat he had poured petrol into.

The man will remain in prison on remand until such time as his case can be heard.

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€62,000 of fake jewellery confiscated from gang THE Guardia Civil in Malaga have dismantled a gang which was allegedly selling fake jewellery over the internet.

The items in question were being sold at prices very similar to those being asked for the genuine articles.

The items were being sold via two very wellknown e-commerce sites, as well as shops in Malaga and Cordoba.

Two people have been detained and another four charged with copyright and intellectual property crimes.

Investigating officers have confiscated more than 2,500 pieces of jewellery, among them rings,

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Normal service RENFE has said there will be no more cancellations of local trains in the short term; all services should be back to normal by the the weekend.

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FAKE MERCHANDISE: Being sold as the real thing. pendants and bracelets, which all contravene the European intellectual property laws and were being sold all over Spain.

The items confiscated

ARCHIDONA CINEMA: Festival host in October.

Cinema festival to be held in Archidona THE inland town of Archidona is to host the 11th edition in the series of Andalucia and Mediterranean Cinema Expo.

The event will take place in October between the 4th and 11th and its aim is to give recognition to the home-grown Andalucian and Spanish cinema scene.

This year there will be a special section, entitled ‘From Shore to Shore’, which will also examine cinema from other Mediterranean countries.

are thought to have an approximate value of €62,000.

Investigations started when Tous and Bvlgari, both very big companies in Spain, made formal complaints to the National Police stating that their intellectual property was being copied and sold as ‘real’. In the complaint,

both Tous and Bvlgari indicated the web pages where their merchandise could be purchased as well as more than three actual shops in Cordoba and Malaga where they were also being sold.

Police raided the shops in question and shut down the accounts on the e-commerce sites.

ESTEPONA is to organise more than 20 different activities for Tourist Day on August 8. Local businesses will also be offering special discounts.

Dog walk THE animal protectorate in Malaga has organised a trip to the new dog park on August 1 to raise awareness of the problem of abandoned animals in the capital.

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Snail cultivation THE cultivation of snails has become an alternative to being self-employed for a group of people in Antequera. They are currently producing around 3 per cent of the national total.

Social uproar RESIDENTS of Antequera are in uproar over the council trying to evict a family living in social housing which is in the name of a dead relative. The council says it is illegal for them to be there and they should have changed the name on the deeds.

Hospital works THE mayor of Marbella, Angeles Muñoz, has promised that the works on the Costa del Sol Hospital will be restarted this year; they have been stalled since 2010.

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Hundreds arrested in fake document inquiry IN its latest phase, Operation ‘Eladio’ has resulted in 159 people being detained by National Police.

In total 634 people have been arrested and another 175 have been charged since investigations began in 2008. Investigations started six years ago when police in Malaga noticed an increase in the amount of fake educational documents, among them anything from high school diplomas to university degrees.

Initial investigations were able to identify and locate a man in Malaga who ran a private academy which was used to sell and distribute the bogus paperwork. A police raid on his residence found fake security guard badges, fake ‘official’ stamps and all the latest software necessary to falsify almost anything.

The detainee would charge €1,200 per degree or certificate and police calculate that he may have made as much as €1 million in the time that

FORGED DIPLOMAS: Used to gain employment. his counterfeiting operation had been going on.

During the course of the investigation, 134 security guards were arrested as well as 14 National Police officers, 25 Local Police officers and six Guardia Civil officers.

Some of those arrested had used the false certificates in order to gain employment.

Investigations are ongoing and a police spokesperson has commented that there may be more arrests in the near future.

Serrano ham fair for Estepona BETWEEN August 14 and 17, Estepona is to host the biggest exposition of Iberian products in Spain.

On these dates more than 55 of the country’s most important Serrano ham companies will be in attendance at the food fair.

SERRANO SLICING: A traditional skill.

One of the stars of the

fair will be professional Serrano ham slicer Jose Maria Tellez, better known in the sector as ‘Popi’, who is also the organiser of the fair for the fourth year running.

As is usual in the fair there will be a Serrano slicing competition, which takes into account the speed of the slicing as well as the quality of the wafer-thin slices and

the technique with which they are cut.

More than 4,000 people are expected to visit the fair every day and, as such, it has become a big tourist attraction in the area.

As well as Popi, the fair will be hosted by the regional delegate for development, Ignacio Mena, and the delegate for tourism, Marina Segovia.

The fair takes place on the sea walk between Calle Juan Carlos I and the port. It will be open from 8pm to 2am every night.

NEWS A Michelin star event for Marbella MARBELLA is preparing to turn itself into the capital of haute cuisine by hosting the presentation of the Michelin Guide 2015.

Campaign promoters have been working towards Marbella hosting the event, which will take place on November 19, for four years.

The presentation of the Michelin Guide at the Hotel Los Monteros could have an economic repercussion on the area of as much as €10 million, according to Maria Asenjo, Director of OAK Power, the organisation which has been lobbying for the presentation to come to Marbella.

Asenjo explained that the dream began four years ago when there was a meeting of chefs who had Michelin stars at El Lago.

“From that day we knew that we had to get it,” she said.

Asenjo went on to comment that the competition had been stiff and that she and her team had spent more than 600 hours dedicated to bringing the presentation to Marbella.

Dani Garcia, local Michelin-starred chef and head of gastronomy for the event, said that Marbella should be proud of itself for having achieved the honour.

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Two streets MARBELLA Council has renovated the water and sewage lines in another two streets in the old part of town; taking advantage of the ditches being already dug, the electrical lines have been renovated.

11 artists ELEVEN etching and engraving artists from the Malaga area are exhibiting their works in the Marbella Museum of Contemporary Engravings; the exhibition will be on until end of August.

More water THE PP in Malaga are demanding works on the Rio Verde desalination plant be restarted; they have been paralysed since May 2012.

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Mijas invests in rural road improvements MIJAS Council is to spend almost a million euros on improving the rural roads in its municipality.

The works will be done by council operatives who will coordinate with rural authorities in the hope of covering the greatest amount of ‘hidden’ roads possible. The aim of the campaign is to asphalt, and bring up to standard, many of the outlying roads which are currently unpaved.

Cristobal Gonzalez, councillor for Rural Areas, commented that people who live in the more rural areas of the municipality also have the right to decent roads and these works will improve the quality of access to many of the ‘diseminados’ (rural roads with no names).

Gonzalez also pointed

RURAL ROADS: Getting a facelift. out that the improvement of the roads would also make the areas safer as the fire trucks, or any other type of emergency

vehicle, would be able to move along them with more ease.

Mijas has more than 100 kilometres of diseminados,

the majority of them dirt roads, and this campaign aims to bring them into line with the rest of the municipality’s roads.

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Street rage A MAN who made a death threat to the owner of a shop and then went on to damage street furniture and parked cars as well as resisting arrest and making threats to the authorities has been arrested.

As well as threatening to burn down the woman’s shop and then kill her, the individual, apparently, damaged three vehicles, on purpose, and tore up a litter bin to throw it at the police officers present.

Both the National Police and the Local Police arrived at the scene to find one person ranting in the street and a small crowd watching him; as soon as he saw the police he tried to run away.

He ignored the police’s commands to stop and they had to chase him into a cul-de-sac where he pretended to have calmed down; he then launched himself at them kicking and punching in order to resist arrest. Eventually they were able to subdue him enough to take him into custody.

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Driver shortage hits Costa trains SIX lines to Fuengirola and Alora have been cancelled due to a lack of train drivers. The action will affect almost 1,500 people.

The drivers union says that many more drivers

are needed to keep the service going. However, Renfe said that part of the problem is that driver absenteeism is up by more than 10 per cent.

The company also added that they were

Counterfeit cash in Torremolinos SEVEN members of the same family have been detained for paying for goods with counterfeit cash.

National Police in Torremolinos have detained the family for trying to pass off counterfeit €50 notes as real ones.

Investigations began when one of the family members tried to pay for goods in a hotel, which then called the police, and led to the uncovering of the scam; one of the family members was only 15 years old.

Investigating officers have confiscated 42 fake €50 notes.

doing their best to ‘urgently resolve the problem to get things back to normal as soon as possible’. But they gave no guarantee or target date on this.

The drivers union believe that Malaga requires at least eight more drivers and that Renfe simply needs to employ more of them.

They point out that there are 500 unemployed drivers they could hire tomorrow and that they have already paid €22,000 to have them take the training courses.

They also warned that under these conditions, problems are set to continue all summer long which would, no doubt, disrupt the tourism trade at the most important time of the year.

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No water NEIGHBOURS of the Sacaba Beach urbanisation in Malaga are complaining they are still without water after a week; they are asking for a solution until they can agree on a course of action with the water company.

Book reading A GROUP of volunteers is going round the Hospital Clinico offering patients a book to read; four days a week they hand out books in 11 languages.

Clown fined A CLOWN who was handing out balloon animals on Calle Larios has been fined €250; he claims it is legal as he just asks people to give what they want.

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Catastrophe centre for Malaga THE Red Cross has inaugurated Andalucia’s biggest logistics centre in the Malaga PTA (technological park).

It occupies a warehouse of more than 600 square metres and has

received an investment of €240,000.

The new centre has everything necessary to attend any sort of emergency that might present itself.

RED CROSS: Helping for free.

The warehouse has been divided into three distinct areas; one to be

Stolen in Belgium, caught in Mijas THE Guardia Civil in Mijas have detained a man for car theft with threatening behaviour, fake documentation and crimes against road safety.

The man, of Dutch nationality and 30-years-old, was stopped in a top of the range car which had been stolen some months earlier in Belguim.

The Guardia Civil officers originally became interested in the car as it had suspicious licence plates on it but then the driver spotted the police and began driving erratically and obviously trying to get away from them, so they stopped him.

Once stopped the driver offered the police what

they call “fantasy documents” which are licences that are not, nor ever have been, legal in Spain.

On this occasion the driver of the stolen car gave the officers an expired driving licence from a country that didn’t exist.

Further inquiries revealed that the VIN (vehicle identification number) number didn’t coincide with the licence plates currently on the car but did coincide with a car stolen, in a violent manner, in Belgium.

The man was arrested and the car should now make it back to its original owner.

a storage area for food, tools and equipment; one for parking vehicles and one to act as an office.

Among other things there is room to take in more than 2,000 people, in the event that they were to be evacuated suddenly, as well as a bio-security area for quarantine and autonomous communication equipment.

The mayor of Malaga, Francisco de la Torre, visited the centre when it opened last week and commented that Malaga would be more prepared than ever and ready to face anything that might be thrown at it. He also mentioned that, as it was for catastrophes, he hoped it would never be used.

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British cruises BRITISH cruise company, Thomson Cruises, which brought more than 22,000 British tourists to the coast between March and April is to continue its contract with Malaga Port to the end of 2014.

More work UNEMPLOYMENT is now down to the same levels as in 2011; between March and June more than 26,400 people found work.

Metro host THE Malaga metro opening will be hosted by Susana Diaz, president of the regional government, and Ana Pastro, national government minister of development.

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Malaga council creates pioneering new service MALAGA Council has created a pioneering service to prevent suicides.

The objective of the service is to detect and attend to people

who are at risk.

Next September the social services department of Malaga Council will begin its suicide prevention programme; it is the

first of its sort in Spain.

The programme consists of a series of protocols to follow in order to identify, locate and try to help anyone at risk; the

Man’s bribery attempt of police went horribly wrong A MAN has been arrested by the Guardia Civil for, among other things, trying to bribe them.

The two officers surprised the man as he was trying to dig a hole in order to bury rubble and dangerous contaminants which should have been disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. In order to avoid a fine he offered them information about drugs sales going on in the local area and hoped this would be enough for the officers to drop the charges - it was not.

The rubble and dangerous chemicals were being buried very near to a local stream meaning that it could have infected the water source if it had reached the water table.

ILLEGAL DIGGING: Too close to river bed.

The man was arrested for irresponsible disposal of dangerous chemicals and trying to bribe police.

programme will also train social services workers in how to deal with depressed people.

The suicide rate in the capital is 10.7 out of a 100,000 residents which puts the city in tenth place nationally. In 2012 there were 57 suicides in Malaga (39 men and 18 women) which is 7.9 per cent of the Andalucia total and 1.6 per cent of the national total.

A council spokesperson commented that the intention of the service is to lessen the rate rather than eradicate the phenomenon; which they consider to be an unattainable goal.

The first step to be taken will be the opening of a free phone line so anyone in distress can call to speak to a professional who has been prepared to deal with that sort of situation.

Several local mental health associations have expressed their support for the service and offered to help in the training of the personnel.

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Infrastructure budget agreed MARBELLA Council has agreed on a budget of €1.2 million to continue and expand the improvements being carried out on the infrastructure of the town.

A spokesperson for the council, MARBELLA COUNCIL: Meeting to agree budget.

Felix Romero, commented that the savings they have made throughout the year would now be well employed in improving the town for everyone – tourists and residents alike.

A rapid expansion for Aqua Arena water parks THE success of Aqua Arena’s water park on the Costa del Sol last summer (2013) has paved the way for expansion throughout Andalucia, the Spanish Islands and the former soviet state of Georgia, making it one of the fastest growing companies of its type.

This year, there will be parks in Elviria, Almuñecar and Torre del Mar in Andalucia, throughout Mallorca,

SAFE FUN IN THE SUN: Inflatables in the sea, monitored by trained lifeguards.

Ibiza and Batumi Beach (currently twinned with Marbella).

Keeping the strapline, ‘This summer the sea just got interesting’, Aqua Arena will follow the same formula as last year - but bigger and better providing an exciting mix of high quality inflatable slides and shapes for swimming, climbing, jumping, sliding and running about on, which

are anchored just a short swim from the beach.

It’s a great way to encourage children to be more active in the sunshine, sea and fresh air, with the added benefit of peace of mind for parents as the park is fully supervised by trained lifeguards ensuring that the kids have a great time and are completely safe.

Minimum height restrictions and swimming

ability apply, and children under the age of eight years must be accompanied by an adult; and at €10 an hour it won’t break the bank.

The extremely successful launch kicked off in Mallorca in June, followed by Elviria, Torre del Mar and sites in Ibiza at the end of June.

The parks are open daily until the end of September, between 10am and 8pm, staying open until 9pm at the height of the season in July and August.

The full list of dates, locations and rules of use will be published on Facebook and found on the website at www.aquaarena.com in English, Spanish, German, Georgian and Russian.

One hour @ €10 per person Contact the ticket office on + 34 902 504 885 info@aquaarena.com www.aquaarena.com Mallorca: Playa de Palma, Ca’n Picafort, Playa Muro, Playa de Cala Agulla Capdepera, Santa Ponsa, Magaluf, Palmanova, Puerto Pollensa Ibiza: San Antonio, Playa d’en Bossa, Ses Salines (Migjorn) Andalucia: Golden Beach Elviria, La Herradura Almuñécar, Torre del Mar Georgia: Batumi Beach

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NEW LOOK: To take no more than eight months.

Remodelling old A404 road to begin ALHAURIN DE LA TORRE council is to begin the second phase to convert the old bypass into an urban thoroughfare.

The pavements will be extended another 500 metres and the aesthetics (gardens etc) will also be repeated on this new part of the road which will include green areas, lighting and a bicycle lane.

More than €400,000 is to be invested in the infrastructure improvements to the old A-404 where it goes through the town between the glorieta del Encuentro and the access road to Hiperronda.

Salvador Herrera, councillor for Infrastructure and Public Works, commented that the planned works should take no longer than eight months to complete.

PEDALO: Lost at sea off the coast of Malaga.

Missing men are found 20 kms off the coast TWO men, who had gone out to sea to look for a lost pedalo, were found more than 20 kilometres away from the coast of Malaga.

Maritime rescue services had to be called out when their boat’s motor died due to a rope getting caught up in the propeller and a spark plug failing; they were then adrift with no propulsion system.

Manuel, boss of the family company, tried to hide the news from his wife, as she has a heart condition, that their son had gone missing while out looking for a stray pedalo.

Manuel’s daughter, Mari Carmen, was trying to deal with the situation from the

beach where they rent out the boats.

The pedalo in question had been rented by some youths who had left it floating out on the waves around 250 metres from the shore. Mari Carmen decided to call her brother, Raul, to help her get it back. He went out on a small boat with another company employee, Juan Vicente Gomez who commented, “we could see it perfectly from the shore and it only took us about five minutes to get to it.”

The problems came when Raul and Vicente, both 37, tried to get back to shore. The rope with which they had tied the

pedalo to their boat got caught up in the propeller and then their spark plugs failed - they were adrift with no way to propel the boat.

Raul said that their first reaction was to get back to shore swimming but that Vicente was tired and he thought it would be better not to split up.

The winds were taking them further and further out to sea; because they had been missing for some time Mari Carmen decided to call maritime rescue who then sent out search parties.

Unfortunately the search parties got confused by finding another boat,

which they believed to be the one they were looking for, and called off the search.

Meanwhile the boat was being dragged ever further from the shore “we could only just see the lights,” commented Raul.

As darkness fell the two were wondering what could have happened to their rescue - fortunately the operation was reactivated as soon as the emergency services realised they didn’t have the right missing boat.

A helicopter was sent out and found them almost immediately by using the infra-red thermal imaging search system.

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SO far 117 commercial enterprises have joined the ‘Malaga cruise shops’ programme.

The project, initiated by the council’s department of tourism and commercial promotions, has the aim of promoting Malaga as a shopping destination and incentivising local shops to open on the weekends and national holidays.

Julio Andrade, councillor

CALLE LARIOS: Many shops participate in the scheme. for Tourism, commented that the fact 117 shops had

signed up in the last 10 months was very positive

Best Benalmadena park PARQUE DE LA PALOMA, the green lung of Benalmadena, is one of the most appreciated parks by tourists and locals alike.

TripAdvisor has named it as one of the 25 best European destinations with more than 60 per cent of users rating it as “excellent.” Other entries on the list of 25 were the Mezquita of Cordoba, the gardens of Luxemburg and the Alhambra of Granada.

The park was opened in 1992 and has grown in amenities since then to include

an artificial rowing pond, two children’s play parks, fountains, restaurants and a huge variety of greenery among many other delights.

The green area has several enclosures with wild animals like the mountain goats or ostriches and some animals are even allowed to roam free like the swans or the peacocks; children love to feed them and the kiosk at the park holds the Spanish record for sales of gusanitos (cereal snack for the animals).

The park is open 9am to 11pm.

and augured well for the programme becoming even more popular among businesses in the capital.

Under the slogan ‘Malaga shopping city’ the council is hoping to position Malaga as a shopping destination; not just for cruise passengers but as an extra attraction for the tourists who already visit the city.

Andrade pointed out that of the 66 Sundays and national holidays so far this year there have been cruise ships in the port for 31 of them. “The shops being open on these days not only gives the businesses a boost, but makes Malaga a more attractive and vibrant city for the cruise passengers,” commented the councillor.

In exchange for promising to be open on the days when the ships are in port the council has printed a flyer, to be handed out in the port, indicating where the shops are and what they sell.

Photo from flickr by Alberto Roura.

Cruise shops project

LUCKY WINNER: Prize of more than €170,000.

Bonoloto draw is a winner for Malaga THE Bonoloto draw has left more than €170,000 in Malaga capital; the ticket, the only winning one from the second category, was sold in Calle Soldado Muñoz Cañero.

The lucky winner will receive €173,869.73 and is the only winner in that section of the draw; the lucky numbers were 16, 17, 30, 38, 40 and 46.

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Joint operation ends in arrest NATIONAL POLICE and Local Police in Malaga have detained a man for breaking and entering, GBH, theft, threatening behaviour with a knife and resisting arrest, in a joint operation.

The man allegedly entered the home of his victim, with whom he had just had a heated argument, by climbing up the front of the building and breaking through a window. He then hit him over the head with a stick before making death threats with a knife.

The victim had to run out of his own home in order to avoid being stabbed.

When the police arrived they found him outside his block bleeding profusely from the head.

Medical services were called and they attended to the man who was not in a critical condition.

The police found two knives on the landing of the block: one just seven centimetres long and the

and other 26 centimetres.

Officers then set about searching for the alleged assailant and managed to follow his trail to a nearby abandoned plot.

After being located and identified by the police the man insulted and threatened them and tried to resist arrest.

A subsequent search of his home produced the passport of an American tourist who had reported it stolen just days earlier.

A police spokesperson said the man would not stop shouting insults the whole time he was in the car and when he got to the police station, he also allegedly maintained an extremely aggressive attitude towards the officers.

The suspect, 47, and from Malaga, is thought to be responsible for other crimes in the area. He has been sent to prison on remand.

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Marbella cable tower is to be refurbished THE mayor of Marbella, Angeles Muñoz, has announced that the ministry of the environment has given the green light to the project to remodel the Cable Tower which will “preserve and maintain one of the town’s most important historical vestiges.”

She went on to comment that mining had once been a very important industry in Marbella and, as such, it was good to remember and honour the past with the conservation of the tower, which was one of the most important components of the industry as it is what loaded the boats.

The budget for the project is €76,000 and works should start in

ANGELES MUÑOZ: Maintaining Marbella history. the autumn. The works will consist of first making the tower, and all of

MARIHUANA PLANTS: Confiscated by police.

its components safe, after which it will receive a face lift.

Estepona family in drugs bust NATIONAL POLICE in Estepona have detained

four people and confiscated more than eight kilos of marihuana.

All four of the detained are from the same family and all stand accused of crimes against public health, drug trafficking and interruption of the electricity supply.

As well as eight kilos of the drug, the police have also confiscated all the paraphernalia associated with its growing including ventilators, humidifiers, irrigation systems and precision scales.

Investigations began when an official from the council went round to the address to give them an eviction notice and, while at the address, saw a large amount of marihuana plants.

He immediately told the police about what he had seen and they set up a surveillance operation to better ascertain what was going on at the house.

After observing the family’s actions for several days the police had gathered enough information for arrests.

All four people are on remand until their cases can be heard.

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Taxi war claims first casualty FIVE Marbella people who set up a private transport company have had their van burned out after becoming embroiled in a ‘taxi war’.

The van belongs to a company called Mas Que Ocio (MQOcio), which transports people between businesses, bars, restaurants, cafeterias, gyms and other venues, which are signed up to their service.

The innovative service is based around an app which is used to call a mini-bus to take clients to their destination.

But instead of welcoming the innovative spirit of the businesspeople, some taxi drivers have decided the company will take trade away from them.

Diego Gonzalez, Director of MQOcio, said: “The taxi drivers consider us to be unfair competition and are taking the law into their own hands by threatening us with death, insulting us, painting and burning the vehicles which they consider to be competition – all without anything anyone can do to avoid it.

“We think that we have the right to work freely given that this is a legal company with all its

BURNT OUT: Ruined vehicle. workers correctly contracted and all the relevant taxes paid.”

Gonzalez has given police the licence numbers of four taxis which were seen driving around the area where the van was in the days running up to it being burnt.

Victor Vazquez, President of the Taxisol association, which most of the local taxis belong to, commented that he

thought it was disgraceful that the van had been burnt and stated that the Taxisol association was against violence in any form.

The business will now have to lay off four people for an unspecified amount of time, until the van can be repaired.

Marbella Council is asking for both sides to remain calm until the matter can be resolved.

Editor’s note: The five young people who set up this firm spotted a gap in the market and used entrepreneurial spirit to develop a good idea into a business.

They should be rewarded and officially recognised for giving customers a useful service which is in the public interest. They deserve to have help to develop their business and be protected from persecution.

Let us hope the public authorities do their duty and help protect MQOcio from vested interests.

How it works USERS of MQOcio simply pay an annual subscription of €120 to give them access to the shuttle services. Using an app downloaded to their smartphones they can call a driver to pick them up and take them to any of the subscribing businesses, then back home again.

With an ever-growing list of restaurants, bars and other businesses signing up, there is a wide selection to choose from,

meaning it takes all the hassle out of travelling into Marbella. There are no parking problems and it saves on petrol and parking fees.

Businesses benefit by attracting new clients, and even their staff can take advantage of the system for the equivalent price of 33 cents a day, a big saving on parking and petrol.

More information: www.mqocio.es.

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Concordia gala for AIDS this Friday FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Franck Sibille, Director General Marbella Club Hotel, Princess Marie Louise of Prussia and Teresa Muñoz de Martín, President and Director of Concordia.

AIDS charity Concordia held a press conference in the Marbella Club Hotel to announce its 20th Anniversary Gala on Friday, August 1, at 9.30pm at Finca La Concepcion.

Last year the gala brought together nearly 350 attendees who made a donation of €300 to finance

the Day Centre in San Pedro Alcantara, which helps patients and families from Marbella and San Pedro de Alcantara to cope with the effects of HIV and AIDS. This year’s gala has the support of Marca España, Malaga Provincial Council, Costa del Sol Tourist Board,

Marbella Town Hall and exclusive brands Bentley Motors, Fesacamp SL and Deditus Design.

There will be entertainment from Hoffman with pianist Joaquin Couple Obregon, Sunny Singh Bollywood, Yanela Brooks and Fame Pop Academy. The menu is being prepared by Lepanto with contributions from Marbella Club Hotel, Restaurant Nueva Kaskada, Bodegas Lara, Pernod Ricard, Codorniu and Logistransol.

During the event there will be a raffle with gifts from exclusive brands.

President of the AntiAIDS Association Concordia, Princess Marie Louise of Prussia, will present a new edition of the Concordia magazine, another important fundraising tool for the association.

For tickets, go to www. concordiamarbella.com

Prestigious prize won by Malaga nurses TWO nurses from the Hospital Materno in Malaga have received a prestigious prize for their study into palliative care.

The study logs the activity between the Hospitalisation Unit and Paediatrics home visits over a period of three years.

Begoña Tundidor and Ana Maria Corripio have jointly received the Doctor Joan Carrera prize

from the Basque Medical Society’s palliative care department.

Tundidor and Corripio’s study shows all the actions taken over the last three years on 283 patients, who have an average age of just five, 53 of whom needed palliative care.

Tundidor commented that it was a great honour that their work should have been

recognised in this way.

She added that the department - which attends to the needs of minors dependent on the hospital for ongoing treatment - and the parents were all very proud of the work that was being carried out.

PALLIATIVE CARE: Study by two nurses won the prestigious prize.

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Young woman found stabbed IN the early hours of Tuesday morning the body of a young woman, 25, was found stabbed to death on the front steps of her building in Ciudad Jardin, Malaga.

National Police have confirmed that it is yet another case of gender violence. The young woman had made a complaint to the police some time ago and just days before her death she was the victim of another aggression, also at the hands of her exboyfriend with whom she had a four-year-old daughter.

Police have already detained her exboyfriend as the possible author of this hate crime; they found him in Puerto de la Torre

There have now been 31 gender deaths in Spain this year, 7 in Andalucia in the house that the two once shared.

Veronica Frias had broken up with the suspect a few days before this crime was committed, but her exboyfriend was unable to deal with her decision.

According to members of her family the couple would fight a lot and it was not unusual for him to hurt her. She was living in her father’s house due to a fight that the two had had last month.

According to a spokes-

person from the Andalucia Women’s Institute she had made a formal complaint to the police in 2009 and, that same year, she separated from him and went to live in one of their shelters but soon left it to go back to him.

The young man has been sent to prison on remand until his case can be heard.

Police are still investigating the circumstances of the death and what may have led to it in the hope of shedding some light on this terrible, repetitive crime.

With this death there have now been 31 gender deaths nationally this year, seven of them in Andalucia.

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Mugger stabs man caught on camera A FUENGIROLA businessman has been stabbed after he tried to get his briefcase back from a mugger.

The victim, who ran a money changing service, was approached by the mugger on the street outside his offices and, as soon as he realised what was going on, ran for cover in a nearby

supermarket.

The mugger followed him into the supermarket and took him down whereupon the businessman let go of his briefcase and the mugger picked it up.

When the victim tried to grab it back the mugger stabbed him in the right armpit - the victim was aided by two

Clothing sale at Lux Mundi EVERY Tuesday in August Lux Mundi will be holding a clothing sale with prices at â‚Ź1 for four items.

Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre can be found at Calle Nueva 3, Fuengirola. Tel 952 474 840.

Their opening hours are from Monday TO Friday from 10am to 1pm.

brave supermarket workers who did all they could to help him avoid being attacked and robbed but, in the end, the mugger got away.

According to police sources the victim was stabbed in the armpit and the knife blade did not hit any vital organs; the victim was taken to hospital but released later that day.

The whole incident was caught on film, by the supermarket security cameras, and now the National Police are working to identify the man who can be seen quite clearly due to the good quality of the cameras.

So far, nothing is known about the thief and whether or not he knew about the contents of the briefcase.

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NATIONAL POLICE have confiscated a kilo of cocaine and detained eight people for drugdealing in Benalmadena and Marbella.

Initial investigations have resulted in the detention of eight people, all between the ages of 27

and 60, who reportedly operated all along the coast; four of them are already in jail.

A Local Police officer has also been arrested for allegedly “turning a blind eye” to drug-dealing and dereliction of duty by not reporting crimes.

The inquiry began when the National Police became aware of the fact that a local bar waitress was serving more than drinks; she was supplying made-to-measure packets of cocaine for collection or delivery.

A surveillance operation

revealed that when a customer asked her for the drug she would allegedly make a phone call and, minutes later, a car would arrive and deliver the amount of drugs requested.

A police spokesperson pointed out that this

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Made-to-measure drugs from the bar CONFISCATED: A kilo of cocaine. method of dealing made catching the culprits more difficult as they could only ever catch them in possession of small

UMA summer courses in Marbella ANGELES MUÑOZ, Mayor of Marbella, and Adelaida de la Calle, Rector of the University of Malaga (UMA), have visited the summer school courses being held at the Hospital Real de la Misericordia.

The mayor highlighted the fact that the courses had been consolidated in Marbella as it was now the seventh year that the town was taking

part and more than 100 students had already signed up for them.

Copyright Law, Videogame Development and Economics are among the courses that are on offer this year.

“The courses are very important to the town and must be kept current with what people want to study,” commented the mayor.

STAYING CURRENT: Mayor Muñoz (second from left) at the centre.

amounts. In order to apprehend them with greater amounts on their person, the police launched an undercover investigation and were subsequently able to intercept both the waitress and the ‘delivery man’.

Having caught the delivery man the police were then able to identify his suppliers, which led to the arrest of another six suspects.

Searches of the residences of those detained produced a kilo of cocaine, €3,000 in cash, two sets of precision scales, three vehicles and 20 smart phones.

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Quique Pedro, Nane, Ramos Paul, Pancho Campo

IN the early hours of last Sunday morning, Spanish superstar dance sensation Joaquín Cortés - the man whose stunning contemporary flamenco dancing and choreography has earned him the accolade of one of the top 10 dancers of all time - headed to La Sala, Puerto Banús.

He was there to relax and enjoy a little down-time with his dancers, musicians and entourage, following a performance of his latest stage show, Gitano, at the Tennis Club of the five-star hotel Puente Romano on Marbella’s Golden Mile.

One of the entertainment highlights of the summer, the

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Joaquin with his dancers

Joaquin Cortes dances into La Sala Puerto Banus

charismatic Cortés delighted crowds with his innovative flamenco choreography, modern stage sets and a smouldering performance that left women swooning and shouting out his name. His forceful,

exhilarating dancing led him to remove his Armani jacket and tie and strip down to his sweat-soaked black shirt.

Immediately after the event, Joaquín Cortés and his retinue were found enjoying drinks at La Sala Restaurant and

Sevillanas

Bar in Puerto Banús, the most happening venue in Marbella.

The party started straight after the concert and Cortés and friends were royally entertained with live saxophone, bongos, violin and trumpet, and a spread of La Sala signature dishes and drinks.

Despite the rigours of the night’s performance, many of the professionals couldn’t resist dancing sevillanas almost till dawn. Cortés appeared to be in his element throughout, and commented: “La Sala is awesome!”

RELAXING: Joaquin at La Sala Many of his fans went to the venue to catch a glimpse of the star, following him from his show to La Sala.

Other celebrities to be spotted recently at La Sala include footballer Alex OxladeChamberlain and girl band Little Mix.

For further details and reservations contact La Sala on Tel: 952 814 145 info@LaSalaBanus.com

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Photographic competition ELOY ORTEGA: Announcing the competition.

MARBELLA Council is organising a photography competition entitled ‘Natural Beauty of Marbella’s Public Green Areas.’

Eloy Ortega, councillor for Culture, commented that Marbella was

Candlelit vigil TO coincide with similar services in Westminster Abbey and across Britain, the Coin branch of the Royal British Legion are to hold a service to commemorate the start of World War One at the Coin cemetery chapel on Monday August 4 at 6:30pm.

Members of the public are warmly invited to attend and features of the service will include a candle ceremony, the laying of wreaths and the attendance of the mayor and city dignitaries.

For further information contact: Coin Branch Chairman: 663 157 777 or the Branch Secretary: 637 474 754 or via web: www.coinrbl.info.

Afterwards there will be an evening to include music from both World Wars at Miralmonte Bar and Restaurant.

Spain’s greenest city and the second greenest city in Europe and, as such, they wished to celebrate this fact by photographing the beauty created by the council’s gardeners and maintenance operatives.

Participants must be over 18 and registered as living in Marbella.

All entries must be sent in digital form or printed on photographic paper and should be accompanied by a photocopy of the sender’s ID card or passport.

This should be sent to the council’s Department of Parks and Gardens before the closing date of August 31.

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Malaga mass Flamenco attracting parishioners THE battle to encourage parishioners to go to church has been a long one, but one man, Jose Planas Moreno, has come up with a novel new way to attract members to his church.

A priest, known as Father Pepe, delivers his mass whilst dancing sevillanas, a form of Flamenco, in the aisles of his church, the Nuestra

Señora del Carmen church in Campanillas, Malaga, watched by a packed congregation.

So popular is his sermon delivery, he often has queues forming outside the doors for people hoping to attend a mass with a difference.

Female parishioners even get a chance to dance with 66-year-old Father Pepe, who performs

in traditional garb of white cassock and gets on down with his congregation.

Local residents are so proud of their priest; they have taken to uploading his routines onto YouTube, which have gone viral across social networks.

Father Pepe told local newspaper, Dario Sur, that his mother was a gypsy; he has Flamenco in his blood:

Brian Nielsen boxing clever at La Sala RETIRED former super heavyweight boxing champion, Danish-born Brian Nielsen recently popped into La Sala restaurant Puerto Banus, where he indulged in a spot of sparring with Sala Group Operations Director Miguel Estevez.

Nielsen, who won bronze at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, and in the 1991 European Amateur Championships, found popularity with his fun attitude both in and out of the ring, a quality that has never left him.

In the ring, as an amateur, Nielsen was very successful, winning 104 of his 111 fights. One of the highlights of his professional career was a fight against Mike Tyson in

BRIAN NIELSEN: Boxing with Miguel Estevez.

2001, when Nielsen was knocked out in the third round. After retiring from the sport, Nielsen made a brief comeback in 2010.

Nielsen now enjoys life in the sun in Marbella. A partner in a golf club, he

is a big fan of La Sala restaurant in Puerto Banus where he regularly comes to dine and relax.

For more information and reservations: www.lasalabanus.com Tel: 952 814 145.

Man injured after ladder fall A MAN of 52 has been seriously injured after falling from the roof of a building he was working on in Fuengirola.

He was taken to the Costa del Sol hospital and is said to be in critical condition.

The events took place in Calle Algarrobos when the man went 10 metres up a ladder to repair the roof of an apartment block, apparently the ladder was not secured correctly and

slipped from underneath him. He has suffered a cranial fracture and multiple bruising all over his body.

National and Local Police are looking into the matter, but no foul play is suspected as the man was working alone.

An ambulance worker pointed out that it was very dangerous to work alone with ladders as their incorrect placement often caused accidents.

“Something happens when I dance, I love it. It brings me closer to God.” Father Pepe has even performed in front of the late Pope John Paul II at the Vatican in 1997 and he was part of a celebration of around 3,000 gipsies who danced to at the beatification of the very first Romany saint, Ceferino Gimenez Mallo, a Spaniard who was killed during the Spanish Civil War for defending a priest.

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HE fabulous Ricky Martin was just the latest big name at the Marbella Starlite Festival.

The Puerto Rican singer had the crowd on their feet with his boundless energy and catchy Latin tunes. He opened the show with a bang, belting out his hit Come With Me. He fulfilled his promise to get the crowd dancing and singing with gusto and his enthusiasm was infectious.

Where does this man get his energy? The show was intense and Ricky Martin has become big news in Marbella,

HIGH ENERGY: A fast-moving, spectacular show at the Marbella Starlite Festival. he would be welcome back anytime. This samba-dancing, hipswivelling 41-year-old looks like he will go on forever. His charm and his appreciation of his fans made this show really special and his

humility is really genuine. What a superstar!

It was impossible not to be swept along in the special atmosphere, even if you weren’t a Ricky Martin fan, you couldn’t help

but love every minute of this energetic show. The Marbella Starlite Festival is the perfect setting for Ricky Martin’s Latino style; the warm, balmy evening combined with the Latin American tunes made for an amazing night. It isn’t just the moves that make Ricky stand out from the crowd either, this guy can really sing!

If you didn’t make it to his concert this time, look out in the Euro Weekly News for more dates, I have a feeling that he will be back.

The Marbella Starlite Festival is on until the August 23. Not only are there legends from the music industry playing every night, there are also art exhibitions, fashion shows, gastronomical treats, an open-air cinema and nightclubs after the concerts every night. This is the third year that the It was an excellent festival has been held and performance, which the acts get bigger every brought back memories year. How will they top this of heady days and year’s great shows in 2015? beautiful ‘surfer girls’ on With such an amazing a Californian beach back line-up of stars I am sure in 1972 for me. each and every one of you For others, I’m sure, out there can find at least the familiar songs one concert you would love brought back reminders to go to. It is a very special, of what they were doing once-a-year, event which ‘back in the day’. we hope will continue for The concert ended many years to come. with an encore and the The Starlite Festival in final song being a fitting Marbella is a huge success Fun, Fun, Fun. again this year and we are excited to be there to see If all the concerts these amazing acts each during this season at night. If you can make it to Starlite are as much fun the festival just once you as this one was, then it won’t regret it, it will be all will have been an you hear about on the outstanding season for Costa del Sol in the coming the organisers. weeks.

THE ‘Good Vibrations’ of the 1960s rang out over Marbella last Wednesday when ‘The Boys of Endless Summer’ took to the stage for the first concert of the 2014 Starlite season.

The legendary ‘Beach Boys’ were the opening act from an impressive line-up which this year includes Pet Shop Boys, Ricky Martin, Tom Jones and Julio Iglesias.

On a stage decorated with tropical plants and surfboards to replicate a Californian beach, Bruce Johnston and Mike Love led on the members of the 2014 version of The Beach Boys.

Their voices are still excellent, and the harmonies that defined their unique sound were as good as ever.

They started with a medley of some of their best-known songs which instantly transported you back to the 60s.

All around the impressive Starlite theatre, people were singing along.

CREDIT PHOTOS: Martyn Wood.

Good vibrations as The Beach Boys Surfin’ safari rolls into town

The show lasted almost two hours and featured more of The Beach Boys’ hits than I can list.

The giant screen above the stage showed photos

of the band over the years, intermingled with beach and surfing scenes, as well as cars like the Deuce Coupe made famous in one of their songs.

Guitarist Jeff Foskett provided more alto vocals and harmonies, blending in perfectly with Bruce and Mike, adding to that authentic Beach Boys’ sound.

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QUEEN LETIZIA: Meets members of DEBRA.

Queen supports DEBRA DEBRA Spain, the Butterfly Children Charity, was honoured with an audience with Her Majesty Queen Letizia.

The audience was attended by Nieves Montero, founder and president of the charity, Raul de Lucas, head of paediatric dermatology at La Paz Hospital in Madrid, along with Butterfly children families and members of the DEBRA Spain team.

During the audience, DEBRA Spain had the opportunity to explain and discuss the needs of people suffering from the

condition. Special emphasis was made on the importance of having an officially designated specialist centre as well as access, free of charge, to the bandaging material needed daily by sufferers.

Her Majesty the Queen, ambassador of rare diseases, showed great sympathy and expressed her desire to continue helping. Additionally, the event was extensively covered in the national media, press and television, creating awareness for Butterfly Children.

Joint photography competition BIOPARC Fuengirola and Diario Sur newspaper organised a photography competition in which 75 photographers were invited to take pictures in the Bioparc (Fuengirola zoo).

The most popular enclosures to take pictures of were the Madagascar, the India-Pacific, South East Asia and

Equatorial Africa.

All the pictures entered into the competition can be seen at http://bioparc-fuengirola.diariosur.es.

The judge of the photographs will be Fernando Gonzalez, graphic editor of the Sur , and the winners will be announced on the same web page near the end of August.

NATIONAL POLICE have detained the two men responsible for the Game of Thrones casting scam phone lines.

The two men advertised a premium rate phone line as part of the casting call of the fifth series of Game of Thrones which is to be filmed in Sevilla.

The premium rate line was advertised on their web page which had been made to look like it was an official site of the series.

The 11858 number they used for the scam would keep callers on the line for several minutes without doing anything some callers were charged more than €10.

Police technicians calculate that they could have been earning more than €100,000 each week.

The two detained men are named on the title of the company that rented the phone lines and another two men, administrators of sister companies, have been charged with similar crimes.

Their web page was decorated with images from the series which made it look official and when users would visit the page they were offered the 11858 number to apply for the casting when, in reality, this

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The web page has been taken down and the number cancelled.

The money they ‘earned’ from the scam has been deposited in a bank account, and will remain there until the people swindled can apply to have it returned to them.

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RONDA: Has become a satellite Puerto Banus.

Ronda’s sea walk FIVE tapas bars and a dedicated Gin and Tonic bar, all concentrated in a small area of a central Ronda street, make up what is being called Ronda’s sea walk.

On Calle Comandante Salvador Carrasco, locally known as the Puerto Banus of Ronda, after around eight in the evening the area livens up with the congregation of tourists and locals all enjoying an evening drink or tapa, or both.

It doesn’t matter if it’s Tuesday or Saturday, the area is always buzzing with life - according to one local it is guaranteed to be full of people enjoying

themselves and the local gastronomy.

The owner of the most popular sea food bar commented that it didn’t matter that Ronda was not on the coast, they get fresh sea food delivered every day and their selection is as wide as any bar on the coast.

Julio Rabanal, regular customer of the strip of bars, commented that Ronda was not only coming up to the standards of the coast but, in some cases, improving on their offers as the local Ronda bars had the advantage of offering more ‘exotic’ tapas of the local gastronomy like snails which are a favourite of most of the locals.

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Environment service confiscates bear skin, amongst other items IN the first half of this year the Malaga environmental service (SPMA) has been called out to 53,000 separate incidents.

The 128 officers have been called out to such disparate circumstances as the removal of an uncountable amount of

illegal animal traps and the confiscation of a bear skin along with five roe deer heads and three boar heads.

The majority of their callouts are to remote, rural areas like the countryside around Archidona, Villanueva del

Trabuco or Loja.

The operation which confiscated the bear skin started when a hunter complained that his dogs had been poisoned. Officers of the SPMA immediately began an investigation into

the circumstances, which took place in an area between Malaga and Granada, and soon discovered that there was illegal hunting going on in the area. They began a surveillance operation and rapidly identified six vehicles which contained the illegally hunted animals.

The hunting of bears is illegal anywhere in Spain as the Oso Pardo (brown bear) is in danger of extinction and deer can only be hunted at certain times of the year with a special licence.

The majority of the callouts received by the SPMA are for surveillance operations which consist of just watching areas to make sure nothing illegal or untoward is going on but although this seems passive, it actually fulfils a necessary function as a deterrent to those who may be tempted by open countryside.

Russian salad competition in Malaga THIS Thursday, July 31, on the terrace of the restaurant of El Corte Ingles in Malaga there will be a competition to find the best ‘ensaladilla rusa’ in the city.

The ensaladilla rusa (Russian salad) is one of the nation’s favourite tapas and the magazine ‘Excelente’ has decided to find the best one going in Malaga.

Originally made with gherkins and meat mixed with potatoes and mayonnaise, the dish has evolved since first being offered

by Belgian chef Lucien Olivier at

a banquet for the Russian ambassador to Spain.

These days the dish consists of tuna fish and peas mixed with potatoes and mayonnaise and is the preferred accompaniment to a cold beer on the terraces of the capital.

Anyone interested in the competition, being held between 12 local chefs vying for a small prize and big bragging rights, should be at the venue by 7pm.

RUSSIAN SALAD: First made by a Belgian chef.

Cookies for Coco to help funding SOS Animal Refuge has launched a special appeal to help an 18-month-old water dog who will need extensive vet treatment, including an operation, after being found abandoned and in a very poor condition in Monda.

Coco was taken to the charity’s vet in Coin, who said she had never seen so many ticks on one dog - she removed 15 from one two centimetre by two centimetre patch alone on Coco’s body and the groomer got to work with heavy duty shears to remove fur stuck in huge clumps to the dog’s skin, so she could be properly examined. Coco is very anaemic as a result of the tick infestation and now has to have her strength built up before the vet can operate on a painfully infected ear and neuter her. She also has leishmaniasis so has started regular visits to the vet to receive the treatment necessary to bring it under control.

The charity has posted an appeal on its Facebook page (www.sosanimals.org) and one UK based supporter who adopted an SOS water dog called Jessie earlier this year, has already announced that she will be baking cookies for Coco, with all

COCO: Gets treatment and a haircut. proceeds to go to SOS’s special fund.

SOS co-founder Tony Byford said: “Despite everything, Coco is alert and so friendly and will one day make a wonderful family companion. Her treatment will be costly and any donation, no matter how small, will help make a real difference.”

Donations can be made to the SOS stall at La Trocha Sunday market in Coin or via the donations page on the SOS website above.

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ROCK STAR: Has been on Formentera.

Bruce resting LEGENDARY rock star, Bruce Springsteen, has being holidaying with his wife, Patti Scialfa, in Spain.

Bruce could be seen on the beach on the Baleraic island of Formentera, but the singer didn’t seem as if he liked to relax too much. While Patti caught the sun, Bruce exercised, swam and paddle boarded, which is one of his favourite hobbies.

The father of three is really in shape and looked more like an athlete than a 64-year-old man.

Earlier, Bruce and Patti were seen stepping off a speed boat and onto a yacht to pass away a few hours with friends. Ever active, Bruce took control of the steering and navigation of the vessel.

Bruce last performed in Spain with his world famous E Street Band at the El Molinon Stadium in Gijon, in June last year.

He has certainly earned a rest after touring South Africa, the US, Australia and New Zealand this year. He has no future confirmed dates.

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Procession of black gowns in favour of free justice for all MORE than 1,000 lawyers took to the streets of Madrid to protest against the government’s new justice law.

Dressed in their traditional black gowns the procession of lawyers was led by the senior members of the official college of law and representatives from all 83 colleges of law. The march went from the Madrid Law College and stopped traffic on Cibeles Square for half an hour.

When the protest was over Carlos Carnicer, head of the general assembly of lawyers, commented that they had taken this action in order to bring attention to the matter of a lawyer’s right to defend a client even if they cannot pay.

The lawyers associations claim that the new law endangers the 42,500 public defenders that currently defend those who cannot afford a private lawyer. The government has cut the budget for these ‘free’ defences by

JUSTICE: Lawyers stand up to the government. €42 million in the last four years and without government aid the lawyers cannot afford to defend the impoverished out of their own pockets.

Carnicer pointed out this defence was the job of the government and not up to each individual lawyer. He went on to underline the fact that if the law goes through the only people

affected will be the poor - they will have to face huge debt in order to defend themselves.

Carnicer ended his speech by saying the colleges of lawyers would pursue this matter to the end and would not rest until the system was reinstated and a free, quality defence was everybody’s right in a free world.

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€1.9 million for mobile phones THE Spanish Government, which is making huge cutbacks to all other areas, is to spend €1.4 million on renovating the mobile phone and ADSL contracts for its delegates.

Congress has put the service out to public tender and, initially, the contract will last until 2016, which could mean a total expenditure of €1.9 million.

The government will also be putting out to tender the contract for the supply of diesel and petrol to the delegates’ official cars.

According to a spokesperson, the objective is to fix the costs for the foreseeable future in the areas of communications and transport.

The company with the winning bid for the contract will have to provide a guaranteed service, and maintenance, to 650 lines, which will be broken down into 425 top-of-the-range smart phones and 225 basic smartphones as well as providing all the backup materials like chargers and extra SIM cards.

At the end of the contract the mobiles will have to be ‘freed’ and will pass to being owned by Congress.

As far as the ADSL lines go, they will have to provide more than 350 lines dotted around the whole of Spain as well as any necessary maintenance.

The budget for the petrol and diesel contract will not go above €66,550 including IVA, according to government sources.

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Spain is still a magnet for foreign tourists IT is a well-known fact that Spain is a foreign tourist magnet, but which cities rank highest on the list of most popular tourist destinations?

An estimated 28 million people travelled to Spain between January and June, which represents a 7.3 per cent increase compared to the same six-month period in 2013, as reported in a survey made public by the Industry, Energy and Tourism Ministry.

A whopping 6.5 million foreign tourists came from the UK (5.8 per cent more than last year), 4.6 million from Germany (an 8.8 per cent increase) and 4.2 million from France (a 10.3 per cent increase).

According to the latest hotel price index of hotels.com, Barcelona,

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BARCELONA: Top destination for tourists.

Madrid and Mallorca are the top three destinations in Spain - followed by Tenerife, Sevilla and Gran Canaria - for tourists from France, Italy, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia.

The Spanish coast continues to attract a

large number of foreign visitors. In fact, 15 out of the 20 most popular tourist destinations in 2014 are located on the coast.

The Spanish islands also rank high on the list of preferred tourist destinations, especially

Mallorca, Ibiza, Tenerife and Lanzarote.

As far as autonomous communities go, no Spanish region seems to attract as many tourists as Andalucia, although it is closely followed by Cataluña and the Valencian Community.

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Gang of thieving gardeners busted GUARDIA CIVIL officers have broken up a gang of thieves who would disguise themselves as gardeners in order to gain access to villas on the richer urbanisations of Madrid like Pozuelo, Los Molinos or Torrelodones.

The four people detained are thought to be responsible for at least 22 house robberies in Madrid, Toledo, Salamanca and Soria.

All of the detained, three men and a woman, are of Colombian nationality and aged between 40 and 50. They would dress as gardeners and drive the sort of vehicles a gardener would use, keeping gardening tools visible in the vehicle, in order to watch the villas to know what times the occupants would come and go and in this way find out which was the best time to break in to their houses.

A spokesperson for the Guardia Civil commented that investigations began because they had noticed a spate of robberies in different cities but all with the same MO. The culprits were all detained, thanks to a surveillance operation, when they were having a ‘gang meeting’ all together in a bar in Madrid.

As well as the detention of the four

STOLEN ITEMS: Recovered by police. suspects the officers were able to recover many stolen items like laptops, jewellery, televisions, electrical goods and other objects of value.

All four suspects are in jail on remand until their case can be heard.

Police investigations into the matter have come to an end with the detentions.

Santiago train driver apologises one year after the crash

FRANCISCO JOSE GARZON AMO, the driver of the tragic Santiago train, has finally apologised for his role in the crash which claimed 79 lives one year ago.

“I feel a great deal of pain and sorrow,” he wrote in the letter published in the daily newspaper, La Voz de Galicia.

“It distresses me to think of what words I can say, if they will be adequate, if what I say could bother you. All I can do is ask for forgiveness,” he explained in his open letter.

“In reality I don’t know if what I say or feel could provide you with some relief from your tremen-dous pain,” Garzon added.

“You don’t know how much I would give for that. The harm you have suffered is so great.”

The train was going 179 kilometres per hour (110 mph), which was over twice the speed limit, on a tricky bend, when it flew off the tracks and smashed into a wall.

He has been charged with 79 counts of reckless homicide, but is currently a free man under court supervision while an investigation continues.

Tourist robbery hotspot

HOLIDAYMAKERS in Spain are being told to air on the side of caution because according to a recent poll carried out by AA Travel Insurance they are the most likely to be robbed while soaking up the sun, while holidaymakers in France and Italy have more chance of being pickpocketed, studies reveal.

The poll shows that 81 out of 3,000 people had possessions stolen while holidaying in Spain.

More than half of the people that were asked believed they were singled out because they looked like a tourist.

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Celebrities join in saving the Arctic SPANISH celebrities from the worlds of music, film, sports and fashion have all got together to join a Greenpeace campaign to save the Arctic.

Alejandro Sanz, Malu, Alex Gonzalez, Ariel Rot and many other famous faces have heeded the warning from Greenpeace about the melting polar ice caps and posed for a publicity session wearing the campaign tshirt after which they all signed the petition to create a sanctuary which would protect the threatened area.

A Greenpeace spokesperson has commented that many countries are seeing the polar ice melt as an opportunity to enter the area and search for oil and other natural

ICE FLOE: Polar melt is a worry.

resources which would destroy the fragile environment.

The Greenpeace petition makes special mention of the activities which they see as

destructive and among these are industrial fishing and oil exploration.

The majority of the celebrities have asked people to “be responsible

Cyber-bully gets 25 years for sexual abuse THE supreme courts have sentenced a cyber-bully to 25 years in prison for abusing two minors.

The man, 55, committed several crimes of sexual abuse and bullying over the internet when he contacted the two minors and pretended to be a 17year-old boy.

He managed to gain their confidence through lies and false promises and then obtained sexual images of them which he distributed to their friends and family.

Manuel Joaquin B has been sentenced for abuse by lies, sexual abuse over the internet, child pornography, exhibitionism, distribution of child pornography, threatening behaviour and crimes against morality.

After grooming the two young girls, 12 and 13, the abuser

persuaded them to send him revealing and sexual pictures, which he would then distribute to the girls’ families as well as their school friends.

A police spokesperson commented that Manuel was particularly difficult to catch as he was a systems engineer and, therefore, well versed in how to cover his tracks on the internet.

Using his superior knowledge of the technical systems he would take over the accounts of the girls and all their contacts and use these with which to threaten them.

Investigations and witness testimony have revealed that he met both girls on several occasions at a hotel in Madrid and during some of these meetings he had sex with them.

The supreme court considers the facts to have been proven and will now accept any appeals the defence team may make.

for their children’s sake” as any measures taken now will have far reaching effects on future generations.

Javier Bardem, actor, commented that he thought it was important to get the message out to society that we live on a planet on which actions have far reaching consequences and what is done in one area can be felt many thousands of miles away.

Greenpeace is asking anyone concerned about the situation to visit their web page and sign the petition.

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Grandparents are at risk of depression and need space SPANISH grandparents play an important role in the lives of their grandchildren.

According to the Spanish Geriatrics and Gerontology Society (SEGG), Spanish grandparents spend on average six hours a day with their grandchildren. SEGG attributes the phenomenon to the economic crisis and the problems most couples have reconciling their work and private life.

While acknowledging the positive effects grandparents have on their grandchildren’s lives, SEGG also warns against the potential risks child-care chores could have on the elderly.

There is no denying grandparents play a fundamental role in a child’s upbringing, teaching meaningful values and essential traditions.

Furthermore, spending time with their grandchildren helps many grandparents fight loneliness and feelings of

GRANDPARENTS: A fundamental role in their grandchildren’s lives. uselessness, while keeping them physically active.

All these benefits notwithstanding, SEGG says some grandparents may feel they are

actually “working” instead of “spending time with their grandchildren”, which, in turn, can result in “stress, anxiety or depression” and turn what

should be an enjoyable experience into a burdensome task.

To nip any potential crisis in the bud, SEGG advises mothers and fathers to never argue with grandparents in front of the children.

In addition, grandparents should not be overloaded with chores, because “they have the right to have their own lives and enjoy their free time.”

Instead, SEGG recommends integrating grandparents in the family’s leisure activities.

On the other hand, grandparents are advised to learn to say ‘no’, to look after their health, to carefully choose the activities they will be doing with their grandchildren and to set limits.

SEGG also says it is important for grandparents to keep their own space away from their children and grandchildren and enjoy their free time.

AIR MEALS: Expensive.

Feeding power is not cheap FEEDING Spain’s royal couple and ministers will cost the government a pretty penny.

The Spanish Government is to spend twice as much on the catering service serving airline meals to King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Spanish ministers.

The new catering contract was scheduled to be put out to tender last Thursday and it is estimated Spain will spend €133,000 annually on airline meals, compared to €65,000 invested in 2013.

However, the figures could actually turn out to be much higher, since the final cost directly depends on how many meals are consumed, including drinks. Interviu magazine revealed in September 2012 that Spain’s Ministry of Defence spent €342,693 on catering in 2011 and €128,402 between January and June 2012 alone.

Since spending more than initially agreed seems to be the trend, the contract includes sums set aside for potential adjustments and extensions, which could elevate costs to as much as €413,900.

The catering service is bound by contract to prepare and transport 75 meals in four hours and 18 meals in two hours. The contract also includes the maximum prices for drinks and food.

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Twelve Wine Commandments for Bierzós Pilgrims B IERZO is a small rural region in the northwestern corner of Castilla y León, almost on the eastern border of Galicia.

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Sometimes likened to south burgundy Pinot Noirs - Raul Perez’s style and sometimes comparable to Pomerols’s essentially Cabernet Francs - Alvaro Palacios panache.

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Adoption blocked at the last minute TWO Spanish couples are trapped in Ethiopia in the middle of an adoption process and asking for help from the Ministry of the Exterior.

The two couples, Sonia and Ruben, and Silvia and Jeronimo, arrived in Ethiopia in March to finalise the adoption process of two children (one per couple); they have been working towards

this for four years.

The Ethiopian authorities have blocked the process at the last minute due, they say, to discrepancies between the province, where the orphanage is located, and the central ministry.

The two families are requesting that the Spanish Ministry of the Exterior take action to help them with this situation. “We are

fighting to keep them out of the orphanage,” claim the adoptive parents.

The two families landed on Ethiopian soil on March 31 and more than 120 days later they are still fighting for something that they thought was a ‘done deal’, which is why they now need the intervention of the government to resolve the situation. One of the

ETHIOPIAN ADOPTION: Blocked by local government. (Children shown in photo are not actual children waiting to be adopted). mothers has commented, via email that “we know the problem

Is Barcelona the new Amsterdam?

SPAIN is taking advantage of a legal loophole which allows hundreds of private marihuana smoking clubs to serve cannabis to members.

Dealing cannabis in Spain is illegal but under Spanish Law growing and private consumption are not penalised. However, the authorities are getting concerned as more than 700 of these private smoking clubs are springing up all over the country, with the majority of them situated in Barcelona.

Antoni Mateu, Head of Public Health for the Catalonia regional government, stated that the clubs were spreading so quickly because of the lack of rules and regulation. Others believe the rapid increase in smoking clubs is a good thing.

Susana, 27, believes that it reduces the amount of money going into the black market and allows users to consume a quality, tested product.

A cannabis smoking club only remains legal as long as it controls consumption

and does not sell the drug for a profit.

Club members must be over the age of 18 and be accompanied by an existing member. While most clubs abide by these laws, others are turning into major illegal drug dealing ventures, supplying traffickers and selling to adolescents.

Martin Barriuso of the Spanish Federation of Cannabis Associations has admitted that some bad practices have emerged but is confident that those who do not abide by the law will be reported.

is with the Ethiopian Government but everyone here is saying that until our government gets involved they will do nothing.”

The conflict, which is barring the two children from leaving the country, is a supposed falsification of the paperwork on behalf of the orphanage and the country’s government has now suggested that the process be started again from scratch.

But this is not acceptable to the two families as they have already invested four years of their time and hopes in the matter.

So far the Spanish Government has made no public comment on the matter.

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Not everyone in Spain agrees with the proposed university reform measures SOME of Spain’s autonomous communities are set against reforms to bring in three-year university degrees.

Asturias and the Basque Country strongly disagree with a royal decree allowing Spanish students to complete a degree in three years (180 credits), said Education Minister Jose Ignacio Wert after a meeting with represen-

tatives of Spain’s autonomous communities to analyse the university reform.

“There were some disagreements and Asturias and the Basque Country are opposed to the idea,” said Wert.

He does not rule out including financing and governance to the proposed university reform.

Asturias and the

Basque Country argue that three-year university degrees would increase costs for students.

In addition, they are opposed to Spanish universities having two different systems, namely four-year bachelor’s degrees with a one-year master’s and three-year bachelor’s degrees with two-year master’s.

Asturias authorities say the proposed change is

UNIVERSITY DEGREES: Decision been made 10 years too late.

“precipitate” and argue that more time is required to analyse the results of the system currently used before making such a profound change.

“There should not be two models coexisting in the system. We must choose one,” said General Director for

Universities and Research in Asturias, Miriam Cueto.

“We must first analyse the degrees and then decide if ‘corrections’ are necessary,” she remarked.

On the other hand, Education councillor in Castilla and Leon, Juan Jose Mateos, said the

decree was a positive idea, a stance shared by Cataluña.

“This decision was made 10 years too late.

We have always advocated three-year bachelor’s degrees and two-year master’s. The decree is a step forward towards university autonomy,” said University and Research Secretary in Cataluña, Antoni Castella. He says Catalan universities will offer three-year degrees by 2015.

Editor Let’s hear it Some studies warning for the grandparents… against showering daily

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NEW report states that Spanish grandparents spend an average six hours a day with their grandchildren.

The report worries that this may be too much for the elderly and that they should have a right to say ‘no, I need a rest’.

A slightly offline message, as isn’t the extended family one of the great joys of Spanish culture? It is a facet of life that seems to be increasingly lost in some other European countries as the Nanny State encroaches ever further into our lives.

The willingness of families to rally round and help out when needed is a huge boon to society as a whole, and also to the State, which then doesn’t need to pay up

for a huge array of social services including childcare.

Those grandparents who do help with childcare make a huge difference to their children. Times are tough and wherever possible many families in Spain have to have both parents working to make ends meet. Often they cannot afford childcare and that is where the grandparents come in. They selflessly pitch in and help out.

The suspicion of the report is that they may be exploited by their unscrupulous offspring looking for an easy life.

But the report forgets the quid pro quo; those grandparents will themselves be looked after by their children when they need help.

That is as it should be. Families should stick together.

SHOWERING every day may not be such a good idea after all.

Some experts warn that the excess of water and soap may be detrimental to the skin. In fact, there are recent studies that advise against the daily shower.

A study published by Dr Richard L. Gallo, Professor of Medicine and Paediatrics and Chief of the Division of Dermatology at the University of California claims that the outermost layer of the epidermis - known as stratum corneum - can be damaged by an excess of water and soap. This layer forms a barrier that protects the skin’s underlying tissue from chemicals, dehydration and infection.

On the other hand, Vicente Alonso Useo, Dermatologist of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology says that the frequency with which people should shower depends on every individual case.

Several factors play a role, including the

weather and the level of physical activity.

“Balance is the key. Everyone knows that showering three or four times a day is not necessary but not showering is not good either,” said Usero.

As a rule of thumb, the hands, the feet, the genitals and the armpits do need to be soaped up on a daily basis.

However, people should not “go overboard with the rest of the body because that could dry up the skin,” remarked Usero. “Water is enough when it comes to the rest of the body,” he said.

Usero recommends short showers with lukewarm water and using neutral soaps.

“Showering several times a day is worse than not showering at all,” says Dermatologist Jose Raul Gonzalez.

Showering once a day is enough, he says. “Frequent showers and baths destroy the skin’s acid mantle, its hidrolypidic film and the stratum corneum,” he points out.

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Nasty loos SAN VICENTE’S Opposition party has called for better maintenance of portaloos used during fiestas. There have been many complaints about the dirt and smell, a PSOE councillor claimed.

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Talk, talk ALCOY Town Hall’s mobile phone bill has fallen by 60 per cent since 2010. Mobiles are used only during working hours and employees are warned about exceeding their €50 monthly limit.

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Soundtrack concert THE Almuñecar Municipal Band performed last Monday in Constitution Square a selection of famous Hollywood soundtracks including Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and El Zorro.

Less debt ALMUÑECAR Council has decreased its debt by more than €6 million in the last three years, thus achieving its ‘adjustment and expenditure responsibility’ goals.

Zarzuela show

ALMERIA City has announced an €8-million project to install 28 kilometres of cycle lanes in and around the city. A total of €3.5 million will be spent in the city.

Angels recovered

Oil conflict

TWO pilots landed safely within 30 minutes of each other at Valencia City’s Manises Airport despite being dazzled by laser pointers. The beams were 10 kilometres away, their navigation systems revealed.

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THE post-mortem examination room at the Institute of Legal medicine has reopened after its closure in March due to an odour leak. Its extraction ducts have been completely overhauled

ALICANTE police impounded 5,000 fake designer garments in Muchamiel, following a five-month investigation. Merchandise seized at an Alicante City open-air market last February eventually led them to the Muchamiel distributor.

Laser danger

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Autopsy room

Fakes seized

THE Jovempa young business-owners’ association is supporting Denia fishing guild’s opposition to oil exploration off the coast. Marina Alta mayors now await a meeting with Regional Vice-president Jose Ciscar.

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CABO DE GATA: Selected as one of Spain’s seven natural wonders.

Cabo de Gata wins award for its beauty CABO DE GATA has this week been announced as one of Spain’s seven natural wonders, coming third in a competition on www.7maravillas.es.

Cabo de Gata is one of the most popular natural parks in Spain, visited by many people every day. Allianz Global Assistance ran a competition this year to find the most beautiful areas in the country.

Everything was considered, from the calm waters of the Valencian Albufera to the rush of Rio Tinto, the volcanic splendour of Lanzarote’s Parque de Timanfaya and the majesty of Mount Teide in Tenerife.

Rivers, caves, beaches, marshes... all manner of landscapes were examined before a shortlist of 20 locations was selected.

The finalist areas were all visited by explorer Mar Morales, photographer Elssie Ansareo, community manager at Allianz Global Assistance Alberto Peñalba and photographer Javer Gil. The seven eventual winners were chosen according to their popularity on social networking websites with around 80,000 Facebook likes and 5,000 Tweets.

Aside from Cabo de Gata, the other winners were Gaztelugatxe in Bizkaia, which took first place; Parque Natural de Somiedo in Asturias, in second place; Las Medulas in Leon; Parque Natural de las Lagunas de Ruidera in Castilla-La Mancha; Fuente Dé in Cantabria and A Praia das Catedrais in Lugo.

Be warned

Javea jazz

NERJA Council has alerted residents to unscrupulous people posing as gas company employees charging extremely high prices for fake maintenance work.

They advise against letting them in.

MORE than 20 swing dancers will perform with the Sant Andreu Jazz Band to open Javea’s Jazz Festival on Saturday, which runs throughout the weekend.

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Cultural expedition

Redovan millionaire

THEATRE-LOVERS in Almuñecar had a blast last Sunday night when Teatro Lirico Andaluz performed the famous Spanish zarzuela ‘La del Manojo de Rosas’ (1934).

A RESIDENT of Redovan has won more than €1.7 million after matching all numbers on the Bonoloto.

Puppet festival

Summer party

THE 16th edition of the Puppet Festival in La Herradura started yesterday and will continue until Sunday. It includes a puppet exhibition and a workshop to learn how to make them.

THE Kristal Urbanisation in La Nucia has held its third annual summer festival organised by the residents’ association with Mayor Sergio Villalba and fellow councillors invited along for the party.

THE Association of Friends of the Camino de Santiago is preparing an expedition with support from Alfaz del Pi Town Hall, through Alfaz, Benidorm and Finestrat, highlighting the heritage and culture of the area.

Paella contest THERE were 22 entrants in the traditional paella contest in Villajoyosa yesterday (Wednesday) to mark the town’s Moors and Christians festival.

NATIONAL POLICE have recovered two wooden angel figurines originally stolen more than 23 years ago from the Convent of Adoratrices.

Mountain works EL CONDE mountain in Bacares is undergoing works to make it safe from forest fires. The work is to cost €240,000 and create 600 jobs.

Swim win DESPITE strong winds and choppy seas, more than 40 swimmers attended the Travesia a Nado de Carboneras XXIII. German Rodriguez won the event for the second time in a row.

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Royal holidays KING FELIPE VI and Queen Letizia are to travel to Palma on August 4 or 5 to holiday at the Marivent Palace with their daughters, according to official sources.

Pre-season draw MALLORCA was unable to beat Nuremberg in their first pre-season match played in Germany last Sunday.

Final score was 1-1.

Temporary closure THE Citizen’s Information Bureau on America Avenue in Arenal will remain closed from today until August 31.

Free art THOSE looking for something different to do in Palma can today go to the Free Art Festival 2014 in Sa Possesio between 7pm and midnight.

Chamber Music CLASSICAL music-lovers will be glad to hear that the Second Chamber Music Festival is taking place today at 9pm at Sala Dante in Cami de Jesus (Palma).

Tickets are €10.

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Elderly people are at a higher risk of dehydration SENIOR CITIZENS are at a higher risk of dehydration due to their diminished thirst sensation.

In most people over 50, the body’s sensation of thirst naturally dwindles and simply continues

declining with age. This may be one of the reasons why many senior citizens do not drink enough water every day, they just cannot seem to get thirsty. However, the truth is that if they do not receive enough fluids, dehydration can quickly set in.

In general terms, people who do not drink enough water may end up suffering from confusion, constipation, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, dry skin, headache, lightheadedness and loss of appetite.

The Age & Life Foundation says senior citizens should drink between six and eight glasses of liquid a day especially during the summer - even when they are not thirsty. They also recommend eating foods with high water content, including cantaloupe, watermelon, strawberries, grapefruit, pineapple, zucchini, radish, celery, green cabbage and spinach.

To avoid dehydration, health experts advise avoiding excesses of sugar, caffeine and salt and drinking two glasses of water for every serving of alcohol, since alcohol can sometimes have a dehydrating effect for a number of days after leaving the body.

Sometimes people claim to forget to drink water. In such cases, it is probably a good idea to keep a tally sheet on the refrigerator to mark down every glass of water. Filling up a container that holds a total of eight or more glasses of water and drinking it during the day can also help absentminded people.

If it is not empty by evening, then they know they have not had enough liquids during the day.

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BRITISH PRESS Cycling bridge Bat joke

Playing boas

DENMARK Copenhagen’s new cycling bridge has been officially opened and city officials say more than 12,000 cyclists per day will use it.

TWO boa constrictors were found near an East London children’s playground. A crowd of curious onlookers gathered as quick-thinking policemen used a bin bag to capture them.

Stranded DENMARK - Hundreds of passengers stranded in Tel Aviv could not return to Copenhagen due to the grounding of SAS and Norwegian flights in and out of the city.

Most optimistic DENMARK - A newly released report on European happiness has placed Danes at the top of the list; apparently they are more satisfied with their lives and think that things are getting better.

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AFTER months of, literally, hanging around Nottingham a man has finally admitted to being the joker rather than the caped crusader; the man has been seen hanging from his ankles off the top of statues, phone boxes and window ledges. The superhero says it was “just for the fun of it.”

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Animal ASBO

NOW in its eighth year, the Shed of the Year competition is a celebration of ingenuity, resourcefulness and British eccentricity; entries include an igloo made from 5,000 wine bottles and a giant teapot.

ROCKY, a cat from Rotherham, has been given an animal ASBO after terrorising neighbours; he has, allegedly, bitten two people, scratched a fence and intimidated residents by entering their houses and refusing to leave.

Mystery aircraft METROPOLITAN police have neither confirmed nor denied that a mystery plane which flew over London for more than two hours was one of their surveillance aircraft. It had no recognisable call sign.

SEGWAY: Could be new police patrol vehicle.

RUSSIAN PRESS Inciting riots

Extreme heat

Lost in space

SWEDEN - The Swedish weather agency has raised its weather warnings to class two. Extremely high temperatures, as much as 33 degrees Celsius, are expected in parts of the country.

RUSSIA’S mission control has lost contact with a research satellite which was carrying five geckos and some fruit flies as well as plant seeds, the Photon-M was launched on July 19.

NORWAY - Oslo City Hall has been closed to the public due to a general terror threat. It will remain closed until further security evaluations can be carried out.

PUB landlord, Terry Morgan, had been looking for his lost watch for some time when he heard its alarm go off - after searching high and low for it, he realised the chiming sound was coming from inside his dog! The hungry Newfound-land eventually coughed it back up.

GREATER Manchester police could soon be patrolling the streets kitted out with Segways complete with flashing blue lights and police livery. No final decision has been made but they are doing a feasibility study.

SWEDEN - Police on the island of Froson have decided not to shoot the angry elks that are wandering around the island - instead they have warned the public to exercise caution when dealing with the animals.

Council closed

Last orders

Segway patrols

A MOSCOW court has found Russian opposition leaders Sergei Udaltsov and Leonid Razvozhayev guilty of inciting mass riots against President Vladimir Putin. They have both been under house arrest since February 2013.

Political burgers THE latest victims of the worsening relations between Moscow and Washington could be McDonald’s burgers and shakes; a Russian consumer watchdog has accused the US chain of sanitary violations - the watchdog has, previously, been accused of acting in the political interests of the Kremlin.

Muzzle attempt GENNADY ZYUGANOV, leader of the Russian

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GECKO: Lost in space.

Communist Party has called for a ban on the Ukrainian Communist party as a “massacre” and an “attempt to muzzle them.”

Arctic oil GUENTHER OETTINGER, EU commissioner for energy, has commented that the EU should not give technical help to Russia for the Arctic oil fields unless they promise to defuse the Ukrainian problem.

Tweed ride THE streets of St Petersburg were awash with 1940’s style English tweed for a special bike ride last week. The riders started from the Krasin icebreaker and ended at St Michael’s Castle.

A LARGE scale manhunt is underway in Bischofsheim, Frankfurt am Main, after a police officer was shot dead in the streets of the town. The murderer was last seen heading to the town centre.

Tourist hotspot AMONG Europe’s major cities Berlin is the fastest growing tourist destination.

Overnight stays in the German capital are up 8 per cent on last year. It could soon overthrow Paris for the number two tourist city.

Explosion of hate WHILE Germany’s Jewish community has condemned the actions in Gaza as an “explosion of hate and violence” the American Jewish Community of Berlin has filed a complaint about the antiSemitic slogans being chanted at pro-Palestine rallies.

Message in a bottle A FISHERMAN in Northern Germany has found what could be the world’s oldest message in a bottle; the beer bottle, pulled out of the sea off the coast of Kiel, contains a postcard written in 1913. The bottle is being auctioned off on eBay.

Typing boom GERMAN typewriter manufacturers are seeing a boom in sales in the wake of the NSA spying scandal: A defence company has already switched to typewriters for all its sensitive documents.

Gaza family SEVEN members of the same German family were all killed in Gaza in an Israeli air strike; although the German government is advising its citizens to leave the area there are thought to be at least 60 remaining.

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STAT OF WEEK ALTHOUGH Spain’s mobile broadband connections had increased to 68.5 per 100 inhabitants by December 2013, this was lower than the OECD average of 72.37 connections per 100 inhabitants.

changes and higher prices on the wholesale market, electricity charges are due to rise during the last two quarters of this year, as recommended by Industry, Energy and Tourism minister Jose Manuel Soria.

Until now only energy costs were tied to fluctuations

No backtracking on Canaries oil ANY oil prospection off the Canaries will be at least 30 kilometres away from the islands’ beaches.

Despite local opposition explorations will go ahead, confirmed Jose Manuel Soria, the central government’s minister of Industry, Energy and Tourism.

“If one goes to the Canary Islands and watches the local television, day after day one sees an oil platform burning at the water’s edge,” Soria lamented.

Oil companies have authorisation to work 50 kilometres off the coast, he clarified and Morocco is already prospecting on the other side of this line.

“It would be ridiculous if Morocco managed to find gas on its own side of the marine frontier with the Canary Islands and Spain failed to do so,” the minister maintained.

The islands would also receive up to €400 million in tax benefits if drilling goes ahead, Soria said.

The Canary islands are the latest battle ground for anti-drilling protestors.

The Vanecian regional government has recently vowed to fight against oil exploration off the coast of the region. There have also been protests held on the Balearic islands and the Costa del Sol against oil and gas exploratory drilling.

adapted to consumer profiles created by Red Electrica de España (REE) which operates Spain’s electricity grid.

Transport and distribution costs have “shot up,” the ministry said and these too will now be adjusted according to demand during peak periods.

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First half sales boost SPANISH manufacturing conglomerate Acerinox made net profits of €76.1 million during the first six months of this year. This was almost five times more than during the same period last year.

Early lottery start EXACTLY 160 million ‘decimos’ - one-tenth of a ticket - are now on sale for the Christmas lottery on December 22. The biggest prize, the ‘Gordo,’ pays €400,000 for every winning ‘decimo.’

Drones okay to go THE Spanish government published guidelines for civilian use of unmanned drones.

Those weighing less than 150 kilos will soon be officially allowed in the country’s skies although heavier drones are already subject to EU legislation.

The news was greeted with satisfaction by public bodies and private companies using drones for research and investigation, fire extinction,

surveillance together with search and rescue operations.

“Until now the industry was at a complete standstill,” said Manuel Oñate, president AERPAS, Spain’s Association for Remote Controlled Pilotless Aircraft.

“Only demonstration or experimental flights were permitted,” he said. “The new regulations are provisional but are sufficient to transform the market.”

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Pay more in peak times CONSUMERS will pay more for electricity during peak hours when demand is highest.

This measure is intended to discourage use at times when the risk of overload is highest, revealed a memorandum from the CNMC, Spain’s market and monopolies commission.

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PAY UP: Jose Manuel Soria recommend ed the increase.

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Will ‘Fabrica Nacional de la Moneda’ still be minting it after decision due in September

Third time lucky for Catalunya Banc THE BBVA bank bought nationalised Catalunya Banc at auction, outbidding Santander and CaixaBank.

A fourth contender, France’s Societe Generale, pulled out of the bidding beforehand.

The €1.87 billion offer from BBVA leaves the Spanish state with losses of €11.437 billion, sources close to the sale revealed.

The central government had to bail out Catalunya Banc in 2012 when it threatened to sink under escalating defaults on tens of thousands of loans following the property market collapse.

The cost to the state is not so far short of the €13.8 billion spending cuts on Health and Education made by the national government between 2011 and 2013.

This was the third attempt at auctioning

Catalunya Banc after it failed to attract bids in June 2012 and March 2013, prompting insiders to question whether the bank would ever find a buyer.

The two earlier flops were attributed by Moody’s Investors Service to the private sector’s lack of confidence in Spain’s ability to restructure and clean up weaker banks.

The acquisition will have a positive impact on the group’s 2016 results, predicted BBVA Chairman and CEO Francisco Gonzalez. “This deal shows we are extremely confident in the current economic recovery,” he said.

Cataluña-based CaixaBank, which still has the lion’s share of the regional market with 32.9 per cent, had requested additional funds from Madrid’s FROB bank rescue fund to assist the purchase.

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A EUROPEAN Central Bank 12 per cent of the total is a (ECB) review of banknote tempting prize for competitors.

The FNMT has printed production is to be announced Spain’s banknotes and minted this autumn.

New EU regulations will its coins for the last 400 years, restrict production to each but come the autumn it can central bank or a private print euros only if it puts company contracted through forward the most competitive bid. public tender.

This Luis Linde, Governor particularly affects of the Bank of Spain Spain, whose mint and Jaime Sanchez the Fabrica The Fabrica’s Revenga, Director Nacional de la General of the Moneda (FNMT), fate is FNMT have is separate from due in commissioned a the Bank of September viability study from Spain.

Since 2002 the multinational Bank of Spain has consultancy Accenture. ordered banknotes directly Analysts from Accenture from the Fabrica without have now interviewed the tender. This infringes EU Fabrica’s Head of Security, regulations, prompting Head of Human Resources complaints from private and employees in charge of printers in the UK, France and document production, Germany. The Bank of Spain disclosed sources from the issues €700 million in UGT trades union. banknotes each year and its Staff are uneasy as the

SPANISH MINT: FNMT faces competition from competitors in the UK, France and Germany. information gleaned by Accenture is confidential and key to running the Fabrica.

Banknote printing has so few principal players that no-one at the Fabrica wants its expertise leaked to competitors, the union said.

Meanwhile, the Finance Ministry, Hacienda, wants the Bank of Spain to buy into the FNMT so that Brussels will allow production to remain here. Linde, who answers to the Economy Ministry would instead prefer to take the Fabrica’s machinery and staff to set up an entirely new body.

Ironically, the last word probably rests with Accenture, whose decision regarding the Fabrica’s fate is due in September.

How to sell to your clients Talking shop Mike Walsh Mike Walsh was for 20 years Regional Assessment Manager for the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Britain’s biggest quality assurance body for businesses.

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A FALSE belief about salesmen is that you need the gift of the gab to succeed.

If this is your view then selling as a career isn’t for you. All you will do is talk yourself out of sales.

One of my favourite expressions is: ‘you will get what you want only when you convince the customer that he is going to get what he wants.’

The Lord in His wisdom gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason. Most of us can ignore such advice, salesmen dismiss it at their peril. The professional salesman listens intently to his client’s needs.

He will learn as much about him as he can, including his likely budget; he then sells him the solution. The deal is closed, everyone is happy.

LISTEN: The best salespeople understand what the client wants.

Salesmen fail because they are too focused on what they want to sell rather than what the customer wants to buy. The salesman won’t listen, the client walks.

Another misconception is that salesmen are deceitful. Many are but that works two ways. Every salesperson knows the maxim: ‘buyers are liars.’ Deception rarely works. If it does both you and the client loses and you are in the wrong business.

People buy people; the first thing to sell is yourself. If the client takes a dislike to you it is pointless to try and sell your product. You have already lost the sale.

A buying decision is rarely based on logic, emotion drives the sale.

Very often the purchase is bought because it makes a statement about the buyer, it appeals to vanity. If cars and much else were bought on price and logic the choice available would be much narrowed down.

Finally, it is pointless to present your service to anyone but the decision maker. If the decision maker is not present then you shouldn’t be either. Avoid a situation in which the decision to buy is deferred. Better to take the order with the guarantee that it will be cancelled in the event of buyer’s wobble.

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How an ugly carrot could save you a fortune on your supermarket bill NOWADAYS many of us find ourselves in tricky financial situations due to a number of factors.

Some of these factors may be outside our control but others are not. And plain and simple waste is something that we all need to address and control.

Today’s throwaway society encourages waste.

Mess up a message on one piece of paper; don’t worry, just bin it and grab another piece - is the current state of mind.

Everything is replaceable.

But this attitude is financial quicksand for your wallet.

One area where a lot of money is wasted is with regards to food. Fancy packaging and marketing have us buying one more expensive branded product over another,

PRETTY FOOD: Is it the right shape and size for you?

Loose change A look at finance for females

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while commercial outlets have us brainwashed that

unless an apple is beautifully round or a carrot is perfectly formed it’s not worth eating.

A supermarket in France however has noted how ridiculous this trend is and has introduced a new scheme in all of its stores that has become an overnight success, as customers are saving a lot.

Can we sue timeshare co?

Q. We live in a gated community on the Costa del Sol, with 160 apartments, 10 of which are operated by a timeshare

By David Searl company. In effect, each apartment has 52 different owners. Over years of not paying community fees they have built up a debt of €50,000, which they refuse to pay. Each time they are taken to court on an apartment, they change the name of the owner. Our various presidents and administrators seem to have got nowhere in court actions. Is this common in Spain? Is there a legal way to solve the problem?

K.B. (Costa del Sol)

You and the Law in Spain

A. Yes, non-paying members of Communities of Property Owners have become all too frequent in Spain as a result of the recession. Unfortunately, many timeshare companies are among them. And, yes, there is a legal way to recover these debts.

First, each apartment does not have 52 owners. All 10 timeshare flats have one owner: the timeshare company. The individuals hold contracts with the company to use the flat for a week or two, but the company is the owner. So your community must proceed against the real owner, who is a member of the community, to recover the debt.

Your administrator and president should be aware of this.

Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

We are told to eat our five-a-day of fruit and vegetables, but this can be quite an expense for many families. But then on the other hand, 300 million tonnes of fruit and vegetables are thrown away each year simply because their shape is not pleasing to the eye.

Wonky carrots, not-perfect

vegetables or two-headed tomatoes, don’t make it onto supermarket shelves, rather into landfills, because they are considered undesirable.

Food is life. And to give customers a better chance of a healthy one, the French supermarket chain has decided to buy all the ‘undesirable’ food from their growers (the food that usually ends up in the bin) and is selling it off at prices 30 per cent cheaper than normal. The food is just as nutritious; it’s just not as pretty.

The idea is brilliant and will hopefully catch on in Spain too. Not only is it an intelligent and sustainable stand against waste, but after a quick opinion scoop around French stores customers boast that they are delighted with their reduced grocery bill too.

BUSINESS EXTRA

Nuclear notion IBERDROLA and GE Hitachi signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on developing PRISM technology that will reuse the UK’s plutonium waste as a source of energy.

What’s in a name A CLEANER employed by Jenaro Garcia, former president of bankrupt Wi-Fi provider Gowex, claimed she signed as the administrator of around 20 dummy companies. Garcia paid her €300, she told a high court judge.

Looking up THE Bank of Spain has raised growth projections for the country this year and next after the economy grew at a faster rate in the second quarter. Its monthly economic bulletin said growth this year would be 1.3 per cent, up from the 1.2 per cent originally forecast.

Contraband cigarettes gaining in popularity THE Spanish smoked 50 million cigarettes in 2013, compared with 79 million in 2009.

Anti-smoking laws and anti-smoking health campaigns have both paid off, but there has also been a shift in the intervening years towards contraband tobacco.

The state lost out on €752 million in tax last year thanks to smuggled cigarettes, concluded a report by the Ernst & Young advisory service.

Contraband cigarettes accounted for 2.07 per cent of sales in 2009 but 8.64 per cent by the end of 2013. It is not necessary to dig deep to find out why, Ernst & Young said.

Over the past four years, tax and added-value IVA have risen by 50 per cent and these levies now represent 80 per cent of the cost of a pack of cigarettes. At the same time the population’s purchasing power has decreased and smokers seek cheaper products.

Steep tax increases have not only made cigarettes dearer but also increased smugglers’ profit margins. In

CONTRABAND: On the increase. the past, contraband tobacco entering Spain was in transit to somewhere else but now it remains here, the tobacco sector complained.

Half of the illegal imports are legally produced in countries like Luxembourg and Greece where distribution is not regulated. The Ducal and American Legend brands are the most popular, according to the Empty Pack Survey that keeps a tally of empty packets recovered from litter bins.

OPINION & COMMENT

Where have all the people got to then?

YOU read about the influx of tourists at the airports and the hotels, crowing about the increase in numbers and how well everything is going.

The majority of people that work and live on the Costa del Sol would disagree with the number-crunchers and tell you that so far this is the worst year for tourism that they can remember.

Hotels that go down the ‘all inclusive’ route must carry much of the blame, due to the fact that the tourists do not seem to leave these places to explore the cafes and bars that the local towns have to offer.

Many complain bitterly about the quality of the food in these ‘all inclusive’ places but because they have paid for it they soldier on regardless.

Having said that, what do tourists do at night for any form of entertainment? Mayors seem to have totally lost the plot when considering what exactly a tourist needs.

You cannot find a pub with a live band, karaoke night or just general background music as the knowledgeable mayors close these places down or threaten the premises with high fines or closure.

The only crowds I ever see are at supermarket checkouts because only one till is open.

Jake Smith (by email)

Chicken feed YET another health scare, played up for all it is worth in the media, this time warning us that factory-farmed chickens in the UK are contaminated with ‘potentially lethal’ campylobacter. I suppose the same goes for Spain, too.

Want to know something? I wouldn’t be at all shocked to know now that the chickens my grandmother kept in our back garden were rife with bacteria.

She plucked and drew (polite way of saying she removed their innards: ugh! 60 years later I can still hear the sound of it) in the scullery. What

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I TRAVEL the CV753 between Albir and Benidorm on a regular basis and the amount of rubbish on both sides of this road is disgraceful. To my knowledge it has not been cleared for a very long time.

GT Haddow, Benidorm (Alicante)

unhygienic terrors must she have spread as she did so?

But here I am today and none the worse for it. Besides, nobody ate chicken raw then and they don’t eat it raw now.

I’ve never heard of Chicken Tartare, have you?

Maureen Ellis (by email)

Bare facts AS a resident of Vera Natura, I totally support the stance taken by the urbanisation president, Sr Alcaraz.

Vera Natura is a familyoriented community with grannies and granddads, mums and dads, teenagers and kiddies.

It is not the environment for overt public sexual behaviour from anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation be they straight, gay or lesbian.

We just want to feel comfortable so that we can enjoy the swimming pools and grounds without being exposed to activities which should be

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kept private. This is not about gay men per se, or their club, but the behaviour of some of their members.

Brenda, Vera Playa (Almeria)

Rules bent THOUSANDS of people who have committed sexual offences against children are no longer being barred from working with young people in the UK, figures suggest.

A Home Office spokesman said: “It remains the case that anyone committing the most

serious offences is still automatically barred from working closely and unsupervised with children.

“The changes strike an appropriate balance between avoiding unnecessary intrusion into people’s lives and ensuring that children and vulnerable groups are protected.”

So if some lowlife has only abused a little bit, they can carry on working with children and vulnerable members of society!

You couldn’t make it up! This only leads me to think that the people changing these rules can only be paedophiles looking to make their pastimes troublefree.

To be barred, they will have to have committed “serious offences.”

Keith Hallam, Blackpool (UK)

It all adds up TWO well-known supermarkets in the centre of Marbella have slipped me UK 10p coins in my

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change, along with euros etc.

I only shop in either once a fortnight but if this goes on every day then the checkout girls are doubling their salaries.

Bus stations, be it in Malaga, Fuengirola, Marbella or Estepona, have been on a short-changing scam since I first arrived here on the coast in 1990.

When confronted a correction is quickly made with another euro coin or so.

However, at the Estepona bus station last year I handed over a €50 note for my fare to Marbella.

It was only a few euros but my change was €20 short although when confronted the mistake was quickly set right without any apology or smile.

The supermarket assistants don’t have so much cheek, they simply stick to 20 or 50 cents when short-changing you.

K Kenny, San Pedro (Malaga)

Double standard SHOOTING down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was an appalling crime and all the evidence points to pro-Russian rebels in East Ukraine.

Nobody in their right mind would gainsay this but it is altogether too convenient for the West to lay the blame squarely at Vladimir Putin’s door.

The US unwillingly stopped short of directly linking the Russian president with this atrocity but still maintained that he created the conditions that allowed it to occur.

Would it be too trite to mention ‘pots’ and ‘kettles’ at this juncture?

Did not Washington (and London) create the conditions that spawned the ISIS terrorists who put Al Qaeda in the shade?

They armed and encouraged rebels fighting the Syrian government who, if YouTube footage is genuine, tore out and ate their adversaries’ hearts.

ISIS has now descended on Iraq, killing thousands. No-one can directly link Obama or Cameron to these deaths, but can anyone say that they did not create the conditions that allowed them to occur?

Trevor Mortimer (by email)

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I’ve just about had it up to here LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT

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DON’T know about you but frankly I’m just about up to here with the damn Middle East.

If it wasn’t for this mob of 14th century barbarians, those of us who live in the relative peace and democracy of the 21st century could be happily and thankfully enjoying the diversity and beauty of our wondrous planet.

Instead of that our lives are being assaulted and the time on our Earth constantly vexed by a bunch of people, who, if they weren’t floating on an ocean of oil, would merit no attention whatsoever. Is it not ironic that races which are not far from using camels as a means of transport should control the substance that literally allows the wheels of the West to function at all?

None of them seems to know what they truly want (unless it’s to die killing someone else.) Hamas, Isis, Al-Qaeda and Lord know how many more, all set on causing as much mayhem as

CONFLICT AND CHAOS: We should stay out of Middle East extremism. possible, and for what? Your guess is certainly as good as mine. All I know is I’m sick to death of the daily dose of misery and murder these people keep delivering into our front rooms.

Dismembered bodies, heads sawn off, limbs severed, piles of rubble, along with messages of hatred, from maniacs afraid to show their faces; spreaders of terror who, aside from having an abhorrence of anything peaceful and loving are

completely incapable of telling anyone what they truly want.

None of them have ever contributed anything constructive to society. Name me one truly great invention that has emanated from members of an Arabic community. Well, I’m waiting...

What we should really do is withdraw totally from all these dysfunctional countries, except perhaps Saudi Arabia, whose no-nonsense, dictatorial royal

family has at least got their citizen control right. Don’t worry about Israel, they can look after themselves. Put a blanket ban on all Middle East travellers to the West and let ’em all get on with it.

When the dust finally settles, start doing deals with those left standing. But we won’t, will we? Our do-gooders will continue to meddle in situations that are completely beyond their control and understanding, subsequently laying even more hatred at our doorsteps. Every time we interfere in the affairs of a Middle Eastern country we unite our enemies in a common goal. Take out the infidels!

Well, I’m sick of it. The sooner we tell ’em all to get on with it the better. Watch my lips. We’re not interested in your customs, your religions, your laws or your tribal tumults. All we want is to be left alone to enjoy the wonderful democracy and peace we have created over the centuries, often at heavy cost.

Good luck in all your future endeavours, but just leave us out, OK?

Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

The scourge of modern slavery Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

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This is understandable but it gives pause for thought as to how much our opinions are shaped by propaganda and self-deception.

Human bondage conjures up images of enslavement of Africans by Europeans. However, since its ‘abolition’ in 1807 the scourge of slavery has increased.

Slavery is now widespread and by association we are all sweatshop slave owners.

Of 53 movies, mostly Hollywood productions, no less than 45 are based on African slavery. Needless to say ethnic African involvement in the capture and trade of their own countrymen is brushed aside.

Long after the supposed abolition of slavery Britain’s empire became rich courtesy of indentured slavery, deportation, exploitation, transportation, enslavement of prisoners-of-war,

and ethnic cleansing dressed up as emigration. Asians were victims of European slavery in far greater numbers than were the Africans. You will search long and hard to find their suffering

recorded. The trans-Atlantic slave trade was relatively insignificant when set against slavery in the broader sense of its meaning both then and now.

Surprisingly, the ethnic group that suffered most in enslavement, its cruelties and magnitude were White Europeans. Over time more Europeans were enslaved

by Africans than the other way around. Forts and towers dotted along Mediterranean coasts were not put there to deter Martians.

Then there were the numbers of Europeans enslaved by fellow Europeans. We are not talking Biblical nor of the Roman Empire period but within living memory of most of us.

The death toll and suffering endured by Europeans throughout the Soviet Gulag was chronicled by great writer and former slave Alexander Solzhenitsyn. He was described as ‘The Conscience of the 20th Century.’ The Gulag was the Soviet Union’s forced labour camp system. It consisted of more than

500 widely scattered labour colonies. A euphemism for frozen tundra plantations situated in the harshest of climates.

The numbers of men, women and children who perished in these forced labour camps and colonies has been set as high as 10 times the number of those said to have been murdered by the German Reich. The West turned a blind eye and even assisted in it.

This monstrous Soviet system, that existed from 1920 to the collapse of the USSR, accounted for more than the combined total of those enslaved throughout human history.

For over 70 years tens of millions of unfortunate Europeans were ‘reaped and harvested’ by Soviet cattle cars. The rail road convoys ran from all over Soviet occupied Europe.

That this is the past is another self delusion. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), 20.9 million people around the world work in conditions defined as slavery.

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5:20pm Faith in the Future 5:50pm Duty Free 6:25pm Man About the House 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Foyle's War 11:00pm afterlife 12:00am The Vice

10:35am Kojak 11:35am The Sweeney 12:35pm Alias Smith and Jones 1:40pm The Professionals 2:45pm Magnum, P.I. 3:50pm Kojak 4:50pm Kojak 5:55pm The Sweeney 6:55pm Alias Smith and Jones 7:55pm Cheers 8:30pm Cheers 9:00pm The Car Chasers 9:30pm The Car Chasers 10:00pm From Russia with Love 12:20am The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

4:30pm Melissa and Joey 5:00pm Revenge 6:00pm How I Met Your Mother 6:30pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm How I Met Your Mother 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Suburgatory 10:30pm The Inbetweeners 11:00pm Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy 2: Tales From Painted Hawaii 11:35pm The IT Crowd 12:10am New Girl

Comedy

Crime

Drama

Documentary telling the wonderful and often weird story of how hormones were discovered.

SKY MOVIES Action 5:15am The Poseidon Adventure 7:15am Excalibur 9:45am Any Given Sunday 12:25pm Men in Black 2:10pm White House Down 4:25pm Transporter 2 6:00pm Tombstone 8:15pm Men in Black A pair of secret agents battle to save the earth from an intergalactic terrorist.

10:00pm White House Down 12:15am Transporter 2 1:50am Crank 3:25am The Man with the Iron Fists 5:10am Sam Churchill: Search for a Homeless Man

4:45am Austin Powers in Goldmember 6:30am The Lone Ranger Unmasked 7:00am 2 Days in New York 8:50am 10 Years 10:45am We're the Millers 12:45pm The Top Ten Show 2014 1:05pm There's Something About Mary 3:15pm Kindergarten Cop 5:20pm The Dukes of Hazzard 7:15pm Big Daddy 9:00pm We're the Millers 11:00pm There's Something About Mary 1:10am This is 40 3:25am The Dukes of Hazzard 5:15am Heaven Can Wait After his untimely death, a famous sportsman attempts to find a new body to host his spirit.

5:55am In the Line of Duty: Smoke Jumpers 7:40am I Against I 9:15am Signs 11:15am The Islande) 1:35pm Taken 2 3:20pm Bad Company 5:25pm Miami Vice 7:40pm The Island 10:00pm Taken 2 11:40pm Killing Them Softly 1:30am Single White Female A young Manhattan businesswoman becomes the victim of the ultimate flatshare horror.

3:30am Fear 5:15am Point Last Seen

5:00am Fun in Acapulco 6:45am The Top Ten Show 2014 7:00am Tootsie 9:00am Free Samples 10:30am The Great Gatsby Special 11:00am The First Time 12:45pm Believe Special 1:15pm Hyde Park on Hudson 3:00pm Sunshine on Leith 4:45pm Legends of the Fall 7:00pm Before Midnight 9:00pm Sunshine on Leith 10:45pm The Bodyguard 1:00am Tootsie 3:00am Burning Man 5:00am Sweet Charity New Yorker Charity is fed up with turning tricks with feckless men.

Premiere

TCM

5:45am Fast and Furious 6 Special 6:15am Pacific Rim: Sky Movies Special 6:45am The Top Ten Show 2014 7:00am Promised Land 9:00am Battle of the Year 11:00am The Top Ten Show 2014 11:15am Promised Land 1:15pm Runner Runner 3:00pm Believe 4:45pm The Top Ten Show 2014 5:00pm Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 7:00pm Captain Phillips: Sky Movies Special 7:15pm Believe 9:00pm Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 10:50pm Runner Runner 12:35am Crystal Fairy and the Magical Cactus 2:35am Battle of the Year

9:30am Sunset in El Dorado 10:30am I Killed Wild Bill Hickok 11:45am Heaven Can Wait 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Gunfight at Comanche Creek 5:50pm Assignment to Kill 7:50pm Beyond the Poseidon Adventure 10:00pm Mystic River 12:35am Land Raiders 2:35am Mystic River 4:55am Off Set 5:40am TCM Shorts A special look behind the scenes with comedian, director and actor Ben Miller.

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. 10:00am Commonwealth Games 2014 1:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Commonwealth Games 2014

BBC TWO 7:45am Rip Off Britain 8:30am The Big Allotment Challenge 9:30am First Time on the Front Line 10:00am Heir Hunters 10:45am Homes Under the Hammer 11:45am Don't Get Done, Get Dom 12:30pm Saints and Scroungers 1:00pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 2:45pm Perfection

ITV 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 12:25pm ITV News The latest headlines from around the world.

Followed by a local weather forecast.

12:30pm This Morning 1:30pm Let's Do Lunch... With Gino and Mel 2:30pm ITV News and Weather

FRIDAY TV

www.euroweeklynews.com

CH4 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:25am The Big Bang Theory 11:55am Come Dine with Me 12:25pm Come Dine with Me 12:55pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:00pm Come Dine with Me 1:30pm Come Dine with Me 2:00pm Come Dine with Me 2:30pm Glorious Goodwood

CH5 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:30am Milkshake! Bop Box 9:35am Toby's Travelling Circus 9:45am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Police Interceptors 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Big Brother 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours

SKY 1 9:00am Futurama 9:30am Futurama 10:00am Futurama 10:30am Futurama 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

3pm 4:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 Continued live coverage of the 2014 Commonwealth Games from Glasgow.

3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Wanted Down Under 5:15pm Flog It!

3:00pm The Speakmans 4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Tipping Point

5:00pm Deal or No Deal

6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 8:00pm Pembrokeshire: Coastal Lives 8:30pm Red Arrows: Inside the Bubble

6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street

6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News

9:00pm The Cruise Ship 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Doc Martin 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Jaws 2

9:00pm The Million Pound Drop 10:00pm The Singer Takes it All 11:00pm The Last Leg

Noel Edmonds presents the hit show in which players could win up to ÂŁ250,000 as they open 22 boxes.

3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm The Memory Keeper's Daughter

3:00pm The Simpsons 4:00pm Glee 5:00pm Futurama 5:30pm Futurama

6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Great Falklands Gamble

6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons

9:00pm On the Yorkshire Buses

9:00pm Modern Family 9:30pm Modern Family 10:00pm An Idiot Abroad 11:00pm A League of Their Own

6pm 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014

Includes sport and weather.

9pm 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:40pm Tonight at the Games Mark Chapman and Clare Balding present highlights from the ninth day of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

9:30pm Gardeners' World 10:00pm The Secret History of Our Streets 11:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 11:30pm Newsnight In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day's headlines.

The award-winning gang show returns live to Friday nights with a joyful, offbeat take on the week.

11:50pm Virtually Famous

Documentary series following East Yorkshire Motor Services, Britain's biggest family-run bus company, as they deliver 63,000 passenger trips daily.

10:00pm Big Brother: Live Eviction 11:35pm Big Brother's Bit on the Side

A familiar face is welcomed back into the fold as former Red John Bishop returns.

12am 12:40am Commonwealth Games Sportsday 12:55am EastEnders Omnibus 2:25am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather forecast.

2:30am BBC News

12:05am Infamous 1:55am Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter 2:55am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

1:50am Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly.

4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Jeremy Kyle presents the American version of his daytime talk show.

12:40am Run, Fat Boy, Run 2:25am Derek 2:55am The Inbetweeners USA 3:20am Desperate Housewives 4:00am Revenge 4:45am Secret Eaters 5:40am Phil Spencer: Secret Agent

12:30am Stand by Your Man 1:10am Super Casino 4:10am Extraordinary People 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:20am Divine Designs 5:45am House Doctor Home improvement series.

12:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00am Night Cops 3:00am Night Cops 4:00am Road Wars 5:00am Stargate Atlantis

BBC THREE

BBC FOUR

ITV2

ITV3

ITV4

E4

10:00am Commonwealth Games 2014 3:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 8:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 11:00pm People Just Do Nothing 11:30pm Russell Howard's Good News 12:00am Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:45am Family Guy 1:10am Family Guy 1:30am Blades of Glory 2:55am Russell Howard's Good News 3:25am Him and Her 3:55am Him and Her 4:20am People Just Do Nothing

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.

8:30pm Friday Night at the Proms: Mozart's a Major Piano Concerto 10:10pm Elvis: That's Alright Mama 60 Years on 11:10pm Kings of Rock and Roll 12:10am Rock 'n' Roll Britannia 1:10am Elvis: That's Alright Mama 60 Years on 2:10am Kings of Rock and Roll 3:10am Rock 'n' Roll Britannia

11:25am The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:15pm Big Rich Texas 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed!

2:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 3:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:00pm The Real Housewives of Atlanta 7:00pm Dinner Date 8:00pm You've Been Framed!

8:30pm You've Been Framed!

9:00pm Totally You've Been Framed!

10:00pm The World is Not Enough 12:30am Celebrity Juice

10:55am Judge Judy 11:20am Judge Judy 11:50am A Touch of Frost 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:00pm The Royal 4:05pm The Darling Buds of May 5:15pm Faith in the Future 5:50pm Duty Free 6:20pm Man About the House 6:55pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Wycliffe 10:00pm The Best of Royal Variety 11:05pm Wire in the Blood 12:35am The Vice

3:50pm Kojak 4:55pm Kojak 5:55pm The Sweeney 6:55pm Alias Smith and Jones 8:00pm Cheers 8:30pm Cheers 9:00pm Storage Wars 9:30pm Storage Wars 10:00pm River Monsters 11:00pm Rambo III 1:05am Driven to Extremes 2:05am The Sweeney 3:00am Tommy Cooper 3:30am Tommy Cooper 4:00am The Store

3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm Melissa and Joey 4:30pm Melissa and Joey 5:00pm Revenge 6:00pm How I Met Your Mother 6:30pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm Suburgatory 9:00pm How I Met Your Mother 9:30pm How I Met Your Mother 10:00pm Hitman 11:55pm 8 Out of 10 Cats 12:25am Rude Tube

Crime

Drama

Documentary about the history of British rock 'n' roll.

SKY MOVIES Action 5:10am Sam Churchill: Search for a Homeless Man 7:00am Chain Reaction 9:00am Resident Evil: Retribution 10:45am The Bridge on the River Kwai 1:30pm Skyfall 4:00pm Gangster Squad 6:00pm Alex Cross 7:50pm Lethal Weapon 3 10:00pm Skyfall 12:25am Gangster Squad 2:20am The Delta Force 4:30am Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection

Comedy 5:15am Heaven Can Wait 7:00am Oz the Great and Powerful: Premiere Special 7:30am Wild Hogs 9:25am Turbo: Sky Movies Special 9:55am Life 11:55am The Heat 1:55pm The Hangover Part III 3:45pm The Campaign 5:20pm In and Out 7:00pm Life 9:00pm The Heat 11:00pm The Hangover Part III 12:45am The Campaign 2:20am For a Good Time, Call...

3:50am To Rome with Love

5:15am Point Last Seen 7:00am The Liability 8:40am Compulsion 10:20am Premium Rush 12:05pm Jennifer Eight 2:25pm Trance 4:10pm The Liability 5:50pm Captain Phillips: Sky Movies Special 6:10pm The Chamber 8:15pm Premium Rush 10:00pm Trance 11:45pm The Wee Man 1:40am American Psycho 3:35am Two Days in the Valley 5:35am Angel Flight Down

5:00am Sweet Charity 7:30am The Four Feathers 9:45am Darling Companion 11:40am Under the Tuscan Sun 1:40pm Drinking Buddies 3:20pm About Time 5:30pm The English Teacher 7:10pm Dangerous Minds 9:00pm About Time 11:10pm Drinking Buddies 12:50am The English Teacher 2:30am Girl, Interrupted 4:45am The Top Ten Show 2014 5:05am Anastasia

Premiere

TCM

6:00am Elysium: Sky Movies Special 6:30am Pacific Rim: Sky Movies Special 7:00am Closed Circuit 8:45am Captain Phillips: Sky Movies Special 9:00am Believe 10:45am One Chance 12:30pm Despicable Me 2 Special 1:00pm R.I.P.D. 2:45pm Turbo 4:30pm Believe 6:15pm One Chance 8:15pm Turbo 10:00pm R.I.P.D. 11:45pm Closed Circuit 1:30am The Monuments Men Special

10:10am Assignment to Kill An insurance investigator is summoned to look into a case against a wealthy shippingmagnate but he soon finds himself involved in a web of deception, double-crossing and murder.

12:05pm Gunfight at Comanche Creek 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Easy Come, Easy Go 5:50pm Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. 8:05pm South Sea Woman 10:00pm The Reaping 11:55pm The Specialist 2:00am The Reaping 3:45am The Specialist

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 10:30am Commonwealth Games 2014 All the action live from the Commonwealth Games 2014 in Glasgow.

1:00pm BBC News 1:05pm Weather The latest weather information. 1:10pm Commonwealth Games 2014

BBC TWO 8:00am The Falcon Strikes Back 9:05am Living Planet 10:00am Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age, Ships and Engineering 10:30am Great British Railway Journeys 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm Food and Drink 1:00pm Rick Stein's India 2:00pm Talking Pictures 2:40pm The Way We Were

www.euroweeklynews.com

ITV 9:25am ITV News 9:30am Weekend 10:25am The Hungry Sailors 11:25am Murder, She Wrote 12:20pm ITV News and Weather 12:30pm Storage Hoarders 1:30pm All Star Mr and Mrs 2:30pm Peter Andre's 60 Minute Makeover

CH4 7:10am The Hoobs 7:40am Mobil 1 8:05am Transworld Sport 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 11:00am Frasier 11:30am Frasier 12:00pm The Big Bang Theory 12:25pm The Big Bang Theory 12:55pm The Simpsons 1:25pm Speed with Guy Martin 2:30pm Glorious Goodwood

CH5 6:35am Michaela's Wild Challenge 7:00am Milkshake! 11:00am Access 11:05am Emergency Bikers Action-packed documentary series following the work of emergency bike crews. 12:00pm Emergency Bikers Actionpacked documentary series following the work of emergency bike crews. 1:00pm Emergency Bikers 2:00pm Rocky III

SATURDAY TV

SKY 1 6:30am Airline USA 7:00am Glee 8:00am Got to Dance 9:00am Harrow: A Very British School 10:00am The F1 Show 11:00am Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew 12:00pm John Bishop's Only Joking 12:30pm Guardians of the Galaxy 1:00pm World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars 2:00pm Futurama 2:30pm Futurama

3pm 4:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 All the action live from the Commonwealth Games 2014 in Glasgow.

4:35pm Escape to the Country Series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country.

5:20pm Beavers Behaving Badly - Natural World

3:25pm Catchphrase 4:10pm The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery

5:10pm Come Dine with Me 5:40pm Come Dine with Me

3:55pm Every Which Way But Loose

6:10pm Come Dine with Me 6:45pm Come Dine with Me 7:15pm Come Dine with Me 7:45pm Channel 4 News 8:05pm Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year

6:10pm Where Eagles Dare 8:55pm 5 News

British comedy in which pupils of the infamous girls' school get involved in a crime caper.

Comedy drama about an LA trucker who drives around with a thick-witted partner and an orang-utan he won in a bet, making easy money in bare-knuckle fights.

3:00pm Got to Dance 4:00pm Modern Family 4:30pm Modern Family 5:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm Modern Family

6pm 6:20pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

6:30pm Regional News 6:35pm Weather 6:40pm Commonwealth Games 2014

6:20pm Commonwealth Games 6:40pm Flog It! 7:10pm Great War Diaries 8:10pm Pembrokeshire: Coastal Lives 8:40pm Dad's Army

6:00pm Valiant 7:35pm Local News and Weather 7:45pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm You've Been Framed!

8:30pm Tipping Point

9:15pm Proms Extra 10:00pm Melvyn Bragg's Radical Lives 11:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 11:30pm QI XL

9:30pm All Star Family Fortunes 10:30pm Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

The latest news coverage.

6:00pm Modern Family 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons

9pm 8:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 11:00pm BBC News 11:15pm Weather 11:20pm The National Lottery Live 11:30pm Commonwealth Games 2014

Panel-based quiz where it is more important to be interesting than right.

9:00pm Grand Designs 10:00pm The Inbetweeners Movie A special broadcast introduced by the lead cast to coincide with the cinematic release of The Inbetweeners 2.

9:00pm Blinging Up Baby 10:00pm Big Brother 11:00pm Autopsy

9:00pm Got to Dance 10:00pm Eragon A simple farm boy incurs the wrath of evil King Galbatorix when he joins forces with dragon Saphira. Soaring fantasy adventure with John Malkovich and Jeremy Irons.

12am 12:40am Commonwealth Games Sportsday 12:55am The Rookie 3:00am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather report. 3:05am BBC News

12:15am Apocalypto 2:20am The Odd Angry Shot 3:50am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

12:05am ITV News and Weather 12:25am Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 1:35am Jackpot 247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Jeremy Kyle presents the American version of his popular talk show. 4:40am Nightscreen

12:05am Scary Movie 1:50am The Last Leg 2:30am Utopia 3:25am Mother 5:30am Hollyoaks Omnibus Holly becomes more concerned about her mum's disappearance.

12:00am Big Brother's Bit on the Psych 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 5:00am Great Scientists Series presented by Allan Chapman profiling famous and influential scientists.

12:00am Hawaii Five-0 1:00am Cop Squad 2:00am Road Wars 3:00am Road Wars 4:00am Road Wars 5:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse

BBC THREE

BBC FOUR

ITV2

ITV3

ITV4

E4

10:00am Commonwealth Games 2014

8:00pm Human Planet 9:00pm Treasures of Ancient Egypt 10:00pm Inspector Montalbano

2:35pm The Only Way is Essex 3:20pm The Only Way is Essex 4:05pm Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium 5:05pm FYI Daily 5:10pm Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium 6:00pm Totally You've Been Framed!

7:00pm You've Been Framed Funniest 100!

8:00pm About a Boy 9:00pm FYI Daily 9:05pm About a Boy 10:00pm Friends with Kids 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Friends with Kids

7:25am World Kitchen 7:45am Carry on Up the Jungle 8:45am FYI Daily 8:50am Carry on Up the Jungle 9:40am The Royal 10:40am The Royal 11:50am Carry on Matron 12:50pm FYI Daily 12:55pm Carry on Matron 1:40pm Sherlock Holmes 3:55pm A Touch of Frost 5:55pm A Touch of Frost 8:00pm Lewis 10:00pm Foyle's War 12:00am Bomb Girls

11:50am The Cycle Show 12:50pm Storage Wars 1:50pm Storage Wars 2:15pm Storage Wars 2:45pm Storage Wars 3:15pm Storage Wars 3:45pm The War Wagon 4:45pm FYI Daily 4:50pm The War Wagon 5:50pm Hornblower 7:55pm Hornblower 10:00pm Goldfinger 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Goldfinger 12:20am Death Wish 5: The Face of Death

2:30pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:30pm The Big Bang Theory 5:00pm The Big Bang Theory 5:30pm Melissa and Joey 6:00pm Melissa and Joey 6:30pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm How I Met Your Mother 7:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The 100 10:00pm Terminator 2: Judgment Day 12:45am The Big Bang Theory

Crime

Drama

All the action live from the Commonwealth Games 2014 in Glasgow.

3:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 8:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 11:00pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:30pm Russell Howard's Good News 12:00am Family Guy 12:22am Family Guy 12:44am Family Guy 1:06am Family Guy 1:28am Family Guy 1:50am Family Guy Animated comedy about the trials and tribulations of American family life.

Drama based on the series of books featuring the Sicilian detective, Inspector Montalbano.

11:35pm Dolly Parton @ Glastonbury 2014 12:45am Dolly Parton: Platinum Blonde 1:45am Queens of Country 2:45am Human Planet Nature series that marvels at mankind's incredible relationship with nature in the world today.

3:45am Treasures of Ancient Egypt

SKY MOVIES Action 4:30am Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection 6:30am Elysium: Sky Movies Special A special look at the sci-fi actioner starring Matt Damon.

7:00am Pacific Rim: Sky Movies Special 7:30am Last Action Hero 9:45am Star Trek: Nemesis 11:45am Pain and Gain 2:00pm The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 5:00pm The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 8:00pm The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 11:30pm Pain and Gain

Comedy 7:15am Grassroots 9:00am Struck by Lightning 10:30am Admission 12:20pm This is the End 2:10pm Look Who's Talking 3:50pm Look Who's Talking Too 5:20pm Look Who's Talking Now! 7:05pm Admission 9:00pm This is the End 11:00pm American Pie 2 12:55am American Pie: The Wedding 2:40am Jackass: The Movie 4:20am The World's End Special 4:50am Feels So Good

7:20am Hick 9:05am Sleeping with the Enemy 10:50am Red Rock West 12:35pm The East 2:35pm Derailed 4:25pm Murder by Numbers 6:30pm Breakdown 8:10pm The Lookalike A pair of drug peddlers go in search of a woman to play a crucial part in a deal.

Crime.

10:00pm The East 12:00am Derailed 1:55am A Man Apart 3:50am Traffic

7:00am Private Peaceful 8:50am Love and Honor 10:35am Hector and the Search for Happiness Special 10:55am Racing with the Moon 12:50pm Thelma and Louise 3:05pm Hector and the Search for Happiness Special 3:25pm Hitchcock 5:15pm Jersey Girl 7:05pm The Break-Up 9:00pm New Year's Eve 11:00pm Thelma and Louise 1:20am Cherry 3:15am Against the Ropes 5:15am Dead Poets Society

Premiere

TCM

6:30am Elysium: Sky Movies Special 7:00am Closed Circuit 8:45am The Top Ten Show 2014 9:00am One Chance 10:45am Believe 12:30pm Monsters University Special 1:00pm R.I.P.D. 2:45pm Turbo 4:30pm Believe 6:15pm One Chance 8:15pm Turbo 10:00pm R.I.P.D. 11:45pm Closed Circuit 1:30am Fast and Furious 6 Special 2:00am Crystal Fairy and the Magical Cactus

9:45am Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. 12:00pm Easy Come, Easy Go 1:50pm The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie 4:00pm The Siege at Red River 5:45pm Operation Secret 7:45pm The China Syndrome 10:00pm Striking Distance 11:55pm Dangerous Ground Ice Cube plays a South African exiled for his connection to the anti-apartheid rebels.

1:40am Striking Distance 3:30am Dangerous Ground Ice Cube plays a South African exiled for his connection to the anti-apartheid rebels.

5:10am Off Set

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 8:45am Commonwealth Games 2014 All the action live from the Commonwealth Games 2014 in Glasgow.

12:45pm BBC News 12:50pm Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather report.

12:55pm Commonwealth Games 2014

BBC TWO 7:25am Sinbad, The Sailor 9:20am Alan Titchmarsh's Garden Secrets Alan Titchmarsh reveals the amazing secrets behind Britain's great gardens. 10:20am Gardeners' World 10:50am The Beechgrove Garden 11:20am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:50pm Rick Stein's India 1:50pm The Philadelphia Story

ITV 9:25am ITV News 9:30am Weekend 10:25am May the Best House Win 11:25am Murder, She Wrote 12:20pm ITV News and Weather 12:35pm River Monsters 1:05pm Love Your Garden 2:05pm Long Lost Family

www.euroweeklynews.com

CH4 7:35am Ironman UK 8:05am British F3 8:30am How I Met Your Mother 8:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:55am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:35pm George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 2:40pm The Big Bang Theory

CH5 5:00am Great Scientists 7:00am Milkshake!

11:00am Access 11:05am Police Interceptors 12:00pm Police Interceptors 1:00pm Police Interceptors 2:00pm Police Interceptors

SUNDAY TV

SKY 1 7:00am The Hour of Power 8:00am Glee 9:00am To be Announced 10:00am Guardians of the Galaxy 10:30am Hercules Special 10:45am Futurama 11:00am World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars 12:00pm WWE Experience 1:00pm Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew 2:00pm Got to Dance

3pm 3:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 All the action live from the Commonwealth Games 2014 in Glasgow.

3:40pm Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 5:25pm Songs of Praise The long running Sunday evening festival of well loved hymns from churches all across the United Kingdom.

3:10pm Columbo 4:50pm Midsomer Murders Detective drama which focuses around the life of Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby and his efforts to solve the various crimes that take place in the fictional English county of Midsomer.

3:10pm The Big Bang Theory 3:35pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm The Simpsons 4:35pm Step Up 2: The Streets

3:00pm Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach 4:45pm Are We There Yet?

6:35pm Deal or No Deal 7:30pm Channel 4 News

6:35pm Disney's Hercules 8:15pm 5 News

Adventure comedy drama about a man having to deal with his girlfriend's kids.

3:00pm Futurama 3:30pm Futurama 4:00pm Modern Family 5:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm Modern Family

6pm 6:35pm Seven Wonders of the Commonwealth 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News & Weather 8:00pm Countryfile

6:00pm Escape to the Country Series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country.

7:00pm Flog It! 8:00pm Tropic of Capricorn

6:50pm Tipping Point 7:45pm Local News and Weather 8:00pm ITV News and Weather 8:15pm Catchphrase

8:00pm Tom's Fantastic Floating Home

8:20pm Little Nicky

9:00pm Foyle's War 11:00pm ITV News and Weather

9:00pm The Mill 10:00pm Child Genius

10:00pm Big Brother 11:00pm The Losers

Includes sport and weather.

The latest news coverage.

6:00pm Modern Family 6:30pm Got to Dance 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons

9pm 9:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014: Review 10:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014: Closing Ceremony

9:00pm Dragons' Den 10:00pm The Thirteenth Tale 11:30pm Winter's Bone

A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast.

11:15pm Brothers in Arms

The closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2014 live from Glasgow.

Only ten of the gifted youngsters remain in the battle to be crowned Child Genius.

11:00pm The Women

Chris Evans, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Idris Elba, Zoe Saldana, Columbus Short, Oscar Jaenada.

10:00pm Hawaii Five-0 While trying to solve a young couple's murder, Danny is cursed by a homeless man.

11:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

12am 12:00am BBC News 12:15am Regional News 12:20am Weather 12:25am Kevin Bridges Live at the Commonwealth 1:05am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:10am BBC News

1:05am The Battle for Stonehenge 2:05am Holby City 3:05am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

12:15am Premiership Rugby 7s Highlights 1:15am The Store 3:15am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 4:00am Motorsport UK 4:45am Nightscreen 5:15am Britain's Best Bakery

1:20am Somewhere 3:00am The Million Pound Drop 3:55am The Hoarder Next Door 4:50am Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 5:45am Kirstie's Vintage Gems 5:55am Deal or No Deal

12:50am Caught on Camera Documentary series. 1:50am Super Casino Feeling lucky? Get the authentic, heart-thumping casino experience every night. 4:15am Police Interceptors

12:00am Cop Squad 1:00am Road Wars 2:00am Road Wars 3:00am Road Wars 4:00am Road Wars 5:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse

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11:00am Commonwealth Games 2014 3:30pm Commonwealth Games 2014 8:00pm Top Gear 9:05pm Meet the Fockers 11:00pm Family Guy 11:22pm Family Guy 11:45pm People Just Do Nothing 12:15am People Just Do Nothing 12:45am Family Guy 1:07am Family Guy 1:30am Russell Howard's Good News 2:00am Russell Howard's Good News 2:30am People Just Do Nothing 3:00am People Just Do Nothing 3:30am Some Girls

8:00pm The Sunday Prom: Richard Strauss Celebration 10:05pm Genghis Khan 11:05pm Mad Dog: Gadaffi's Secret World: Storyville 12:30am Boycotts and Broken Dreams The Story of the 1986 Commonwealth Games 1:30am Elvis: That's Alright Mama 60 Years on 2:30am Kings of Rock 'N' Roll 3:30am Rock 'n' Roll Britannia

1:05pm America's Got Talent

4:30am Sounds of the 70s

2:55pm America's Got Talent 3:45pm Small Soldiers 4:45pm FYI Daily 4:50pm Small Soldiers 5:55pm Scooby-Doo 6:55pm FYI Daily 7:00pm Scooby-Doo 7:45pm Back to the Future 8:45pm FYI Daily 8:50pm Back to the Future 10:00pm The Holiday

11:30am Heartbeat 12:35pm Inspector Morse 2:50pm A Touch of Frost 5:05pm Mutiny on the Buses 6:05pm FYI Daily 6:10pm Mutiny on the Buses 6:55pm Inspector Morse 9:00pm Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs 9:30pm Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs 10:00pm The American President 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm The American President 12:20am Wycliffe.

7:40am Cheers 8:05am Alias Smith and Jones 9:10am Ax Men 10:00am Ax Men 10:55am Car Chasers 11:25am Car Chasers 12:00pm MSA British Touring Car Championship 7:00pm Goodwood Festival of Speed 2014 8:00pm Goodwood Cars of the Future 9:00pm Premiership Rugby 7's Highlights 10:00pm Two Mules for Sister Sara 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Two Mules for Sister Sara 12:20am Hell on Wheels

1:55pm Melissa and Joey 2:25pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 3:25pm Suburgatory 3:55pm The Mindy Project 4:25pm New Girl 4:55pm The Big Bang Theory 5:25pm The Big Bang Theory 5:55pm The 100 6:50pm Rude(Ish) Tube 7:20pm Rude(Ish) Tube 7:50pm Dear John 10:00pm The Inbetweeners Go Global 11:00pm The Inbetweeners 11:35pm The Inbetweeners 12:05am The Inbetweeners

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Crime

Drama

Documentary about the history of British rock 'n' roll.

Talent show which scours the country in search of the most talented person in America.

SKY MOVIES Action 7:00am Anaconda A film crew is hijacked by Sarone, a madman intent on capturing the biggest snake in the Amazon.

8:40am Kick-Ass 2 10:30am The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 1:30pm The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 4:30pm The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 8:00pm Demolition Man 10:00pm Kick-Ass 2 11:45pm Dredd 1:25am Crank 3:00am Death Warrant

6:30am The Lone Ranger Unmasked 7:00am Outside Bet 8:45am Here Comes the Boom 10:35am Top Secret 12:10pm Ali G Indahouse 1:40pm That's My Boy 3:40pm Nacho Libre 5:20pm My Big Fat Greek Wedding 7:05pm Here Comes the Boom 9:00pm Ali G Indahouse 10:35pm That's My Boy 12:35am You, Me and Dupree 2:30am Mr Woodcock 4:05am Nacho Libre

6:20am Deep Family Secrets 8:00am Last Passenger 9:40am Disconnect 11:40am Get Rich or Die Tryin' 1:40pm Runner Runner 3:20pm Last Passenger 5:00pm In the Line of Fire 7:15pm The Double 9:00pm Runner Runner 10:35pm The Good Doctor 12:15am Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead 2:15am Get Rich or Die Tryin' 4:15am Fear

7:30am Dangerous Liaisons 9:40am Down the Shore 11:20am The First Time 1:05pm Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights 2:45pm Sleepless in Seattle 4:40pm You've Got Mail 6:50pm Dangerous Liaisons 9:00pm Sleepless in Seattle 11:00pm You've Got Mail 1:05am Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights 2:40am Borrowed Time A dopey teen forms an unlikely bond with a curmudgeonly recluse.

4:20am Giant

Premiere

TCM

9:00am Believe 10:45am Despicable Me 2 Special 11:15am One Chance 1:00pm R.I.P.D. 2:45pm Turbo 4:30pm Believe 6:15pm One Chance 8:15pm Turbo 10:00pm R.I.P.D. 11:45pm Closed Circuit 1:30am The Monuments Men Special 2:00am Crystal Fairy and the Magical Cactus 3:45am Hugh Jackman: Becoming Wolverine

7:50am The China Syndrome 10:00am Operation Secret 12:00pm The Siege at Red River 1:45pm Harper 4:00pm Gunmen From Laredo 5:15pm Rocky Mountain 6:50pm Backfire 8:30pm The Wild One 10:00pm Rome 11:10pm Rollerball 1:00am 8MM 3:15am Rollerball 4:55am Off Set

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 10:10am World War One Remembered Across the Commonwealth 12:15pm Homes Under the Hammer 12:45pm Saints and Scroungers 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors

BBC TWO 8:05am Wanted Down Under 8:50am Animal Park 9:20am Rip Off Britain 10:05am Life in the Clouds 11:05am Animal S.O.S. 11:35am Click 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm World News 1:00pm My Favourite Political Thinker 1:30pm Climbing Great Buildings 2:00pm My Life in Books 2:30pm Breakaway

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ITV 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning 1:30pm Let's Do Lunch... With Gino and Mel 2:30pm ITV News and Weather

CH4 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm Come Dine with Me 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 1:35pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:40pm Four in a Bed

CH5 9:10am Peppa Pig 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:30am Peppa Pig 9:35am Toby's Travelling Circus 9:45am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm The Great Falklands Gamble: Revealed 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Big Brother 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours

MONDAY TV

SKY 1 6:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 7:00am Glee 8:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 9:00am Futurama 9:30am Futurama 10:00am Futurama 10:30am Futurama 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

3pm 3:15pm Perfection 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Wanted Down Under 5:30pm Flog It!

3:15pm Coast 3:35pm The Man From Laramie 5:15pm Northern Italy Unpacked

3:00pm The Speakmans 4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Tipping Point

3:40pm Countdown 4:30pm Deal or No Deal 5:30pm Win it Cook it

3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Murder Without Conviction

3:00pm The Simpsons 4:00pm Glee 5:00pm Futurama 5:30pm Futurama

6:15pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 7:30pm World War One Remembered From the Battlefield

6:00pm The 21st Question 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street

6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News

6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm World's Scariest Drivers

6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons

10:00pm World War One Remembered From Westminster Abbey

9:00pm Countrywise 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Long Lost Family 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Perspectives

9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pm Royal Marines Commando School 11:00pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 11:55pm Kids and Guns

9:00pm Police Interceptors 10:00pm Dangerous Dog Owner and Proud 11:00pm Big Brother

9:00pm Modern Family 9:30pm Modern Family 10:00pm Trollied 10:30pm Trollied 11:00pm Eragon

12:55am The Shooting Gallery 1:25am Gloria 3:15am Scandal 4:05am Revenge 4:45am Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 5:40am Food Unwrapped

12:00am Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:00am Emergency Bikers 2:00am Super Casino 4:15am Under the Dome 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:20am Divine Designs 5:45am House Doctor

6pm 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming

9pm 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Room 101 10:00pm Death in Paradise 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News & Weather 11:40pm My ÂŁ9.50 Holiday

History Documentary

Highlights of the latest events inside the house.

12am 12:20am Live at the Apollo 1:05am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather report. 1:10am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

12:15am Dragons' Den 1:15am University Challenge What does it take to make it on to the toughest quiz on television?

2:15am This is BBC Two

12:40am Life of Ryan: Caretaker Manager 1:35am Jackpot 247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 4:40am Nightscreen 5:15am Britain's Best Bakery

1:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 3:00am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 4:00am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 5:00am Stargate Atlantis

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8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm The Call Centre 10:00pm Tulisa: The Price of Fame 11:00pm Uncle

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm A Garden in Snowdonia

11:25am The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:15pm The Millionaire Matchmaker 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 3:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:00pm The Real Housewives of Atlanta 7:00pm Dinner Date 8:00pm You've Been Framed!

8:30pm You've Been Framed!

9:00pm You've Been Framed!

10:00pm Die Another Day 12:40am Celebrity Juice

10:35am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:30am Judge Judy 11:55am A Touch of Frost 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:05pm The Darling Buds of May 5:15pm Faith in the Future 5:50pm Duty Free 6:20pm Barbara 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm A Touch of Frost 11:00pm Ghostboat 12:35am The Vice

2:45pm Magnum, P.I. 3:50pm Kojak 4:50pm Kojak 5:55pm The Sweeney 6:55pm Alias Smith and Jones 8:00pm Cheers 8:30pm Cheers 9:00pm Storage Wars 9:30pm Storage Wars 10:00pm Storage Wars 10:30pm Storage Wars 11:00pm Ax Men 12:00am Ax Men 12:55am Premiership Rugby 7's Highlights

4:30pm Melissa and Joey 5:00pm Revenge 6:00pm How I Met Your Mother 6:30pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm New Girl 9:00pm The Mindy Project 9:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 10:00pm The 100 11:00pm Virtually Famous 11:50pm Rude Tube 12:55am The Inbetweeners Top Ten Moments

Crime

Drama

An out-of work musician is forced to look after his 12-year-old nephew when his sister is busy.

11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:22am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:07am American Dad! 1:30am Old School 3:00am Tulisa: The Price of Fame 3:55am People Just Do Nothing

A year in the life of Bodnant Garden in North Wales.

9:00pm Wild Weather 10:00pm Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History 11:00pm Art of China 12:00am Edge of Darkness 12:55am Treasures of Ancient Egypt 1:55am Timewatch 2:55am Wild Weather 3:50am Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History

SKY MOVIES Action 6:30am The Lone Ranger Unmasked 7:00am Excalibur 9:30am Hugh Jackman: Becoming Wolverine 10:00am Resident Evil: Apocalypse 11:45am Iron Man 3 2:05pm Bad Boys II 4:40pm Dante's Peak 6:40pm Executive Decision 9:00pm Iron Man 3 11:15pm Bad Boys II 1:45am Kill Bill: Vol. 1 3:40am Resident Evil: Retribution 5:20am Sam Churchill: Search for a Homeless Man

Comedy 7:20am Monsters University Special 7:50am Stir Crazy 9:50am The Way Way Back 11:45am Grown Ups 2 1:35pm The Incredible Burt Wonderstone 3:25pm Analyze This 5:15pm Analyze That 7:00pm Stir Crazy 9:00pm Grown Ups 2 10:50pm The Incredible Burt Wonderstone 12:40am The Way Way Back 2:35am Best in Show Spoof documentary about the world of dog shows.

4:20am Saving Mr. Banks Special

7:45am Penthouse North 9:15am Hours 10:55am Brake Terrorists keep a Secret Service agent captive in a car boot and torture him for information.

12:40pm Locked in 2:05pm Pride and Glory 4:20pm Hours 6:00pm Miami Vice 8:20pm Brake 10:00pm Pride and Glory 12:15am Killing Them Softly 2:00am Jagged Edge Newspaper man Jack is the prime suspect when his rich wife is murdered.

12:20pm Hector and the Search for Happiness Special 12:40pm The Great Gatsby 3:05pm Legends of the Fall 5:20pm Lawrence of Arabia 9:00pm Austenland 10:45pm John Tucker Must Die 12:25am Trouble with the Curve 2:25am Free Samples A disillusioned law student mans an ice cream truck for the day as she bids to sort her life out.

3:50am Burning Man 5:45am The Remains of the Day

Premiere

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7:00am Closed Circuit 8:45am The Top Ten Show 2014 9:00am Believe 10:45am One Chance 12:30pm Monsters University Special 1:00pm Turbo 2:45pm R.I.P.D. 4:30pm Believe 6:15pm Turbo 8:00pm One Chance 10:00pm R.I.P.D. 11:45pm Closed Circuit 1:30am Fast and Furious 6 Special 2:00am Crystal Fairy and the Magical Cactus 3:45am The Monuments Men Special

10:30am Backfire 12:15pm Rocky Mountain 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm The Bounty Hunter 5:30pm The Steel Helmet 7:05pm Canyon River 8:35pm Fort Osage 10:00pm Assassins 12:30am Solaris 2:20am Assassins 4:30am Crime in the Streets A social worker tries to end juvenile crime by getting involved with a street gang.

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Heir Hunters 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Don't Get Done, Get Dom 12:45pm Saints and Scroungers 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors

BBC TWO 8:20am Animal Park 9:20am Rip Off Britain 10:05am Food Inspectors 11:05am The Great Property Race 11:35am HARDtalk 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm World News 1:00pm My Favourite Political Thinker 1:30pm Climbing Great Buildings 2:00pm Coast 2:10pm My Life in Books 2:40pm The Super League Show

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ITV 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning 1:30pm Let's Do Lunch... With Gino and Mel 2:30pm ITV News and Weather

CH4 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm Come Dine with Me 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 1:35pm Come Dine with Me 2:10pm Come Dine with Me 2:40pm Four in a Bed

CH5 9:00am Little Princess 9:10am Peppa Pig 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:30am Peppa Pig 9:35am Toby's Travelling Circus 9:45am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Emergency Bikers 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Big Brother 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours

TUESDAY TV SKY 1 6:00am Airline USA 6:30am Airline USA 7:00am Glee 8:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 9:00am Futurama 9:30am Futurama 10:00am Futurama 10:30am Futurama 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

3pm 3:15pm Perfection 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Wanted Down Under 5:30pm Flog It!

3:25pm Picnic 5:15pm Northern Italy Unpacked

3:00pm The Speakmans 4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Tipping Point

3:40pm Countdown 4:30pm Deal or No Deal 5:30pm Win it Cook it

4:15pm A Surrogate's Terror

3:00pm The Simpsons 3:30pm The Simpsons 4:00pm Glee 5:00pm Futurama 5:30pm Futurama

6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Henry and Anne

6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons

9:00pm The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 10:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:00pm Big Brother

9:00pm Modern Family 9:30pm Modern Family 10:00pm Got to Dance 11:00pm Glee

3:15pm NCIS Two members of NCIS are sent to Iraq to investigate a mortar attack classified as a murder.

6pm 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm Fake Britain 8:30pm EastEnders

6:15pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 8:00pm Hairy Bikers Asian Adventure

6:00pm The 21st Question 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale

9:00pm Coast 10:00pm The Secret History of Our Streets 11:00pm The Sarah Millican Television Programme 11:30pm Newsnight

9:00pm Love Your Garden 10:00pm Kids behind Bars 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm The Chase

6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather.

9pm 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm In the Club 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Have I Got Old News for You

9:00pm Kirstie's Fill Your House for Free 10:00pm Undercover Boss 11:00pm Utopia

Highlights of the latest events inside the house.

12am 12:05am Imagine... 1:20am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather report.

1:25am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

12:20am The Stuarts 1:20am Hive Alive 2:20am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

12:40am Tales From Northumberland with Robson Green 1:05am Jackpot 247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Jeremy Kyle presents the American version of his popular talk show. 4:40am Nightscreen 5:15am Britain's Best Bakery

12:00am Royal Marines Commando School 1:05am Pokerstars.Com PCA 2:00am Hard Knocks 2:55am KOTV Boxing Weekly 3:25am Transworld Sport 4:20am British F3 4:50am Mobil 1 5:15am Ironman UK 5:45am Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not

12:00am Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:00am Police Interceptors 2:00am Super Casino 4:10am Wentworth 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:20am Divine Designs 5:45am House Doctor

12:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 3:00am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 4:00am Road Wars 5:00am Stargate Atlantis

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8:00pm World's Craziest Fools 8:30pm World's Craziest Fools 9:00pm Barely Legal Drivers 10:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 11:00pm Sexy Beasts 11:30pm EastEnders 12:05am Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:07am American Dad! 1:30am Sexy Beasts 2:00am Don't Tell the Bride 3:00am Barely Legal Drivers 4:00am Don't Tell the Bride

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm A Garden in Snowdonia 9:00pm The Bridges That Built London With Dan Cruickshank 10:00pm Chivalry and Betrayal: The Hundred Years War 11:00pm A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman 12:20am Human Planet 1:20am A History of Britain by Simon Schama 2:25am The Bridges That Built London With Dan Cruickshank 3:25am Sounds of the 70s 3:55am Chivalry and Betrayal

12:15pm The Millionaire Matchmaker 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 3:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:00pm The Real Housewives of Atlanta 7:00pm Dinner Date 8:00pm You've Been Framed!

8:30pm You've Been Framed!

9:00pm The Cube 10:00pm Hell's Kitchen 11:00pm Hell's Kitchen 11:50pm Celebrity Juice 12:40am Two and a Half Men

9:35am Murder, She Wrote 10:35am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:30am Judge Judy 11:55am A Touch of Frost 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:00pm The Royal 4:05pm The Darling Buds of May 5:15pm Faith in the Future 5:50pm Duty Free 6:20pm Barbara 6:55pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm Ghostboat 12:35am The Vice

12:35pm Alias Smith and Jones 1:40pm The Professionals 2:45pm Magnum, P.I. 3:50pm Kojak 4:50pm Kojak 5:55pm The Sweeney 6:55pm Alias Smith and Jones 8:00pm Cheers 8:30pm Cheers 9:00pm The Cycle Show 10:00pm World Rally Championship Highlights 11:00pm Death Wish 5: The Face of Death 12:00am FYI Daily 12:05am Death Wish 5: The Face of Death 1:00am Barb Wire

4:00pm Melissa and Joey 4:30pm Melissa and Joey 5:00pm Revenge 6:00pm How I Met Your Mother 6:30pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm How I Met Your Mother 9:00pm How I Met Your Mother 9:30pm How I Met Your Mother 10:00pm New Girl 10:30pm The Mindy Project 11:00pm The Inbetweeners 11:35pm The Inbetweeners 12:05am The Inbetweeners

Comedy

Crime

Drama

SKY MOVIES Action 5:20am Sam Churchill: Search for a Homeless Man 7:05am Uncommon Valor 9:05am The Karate Kid 11:20am Hero 1:05pm Appaloosa 3:05pm Batman Begins 5:30pm The Karate Kid 7:40pm Hellboy 10:00pm Fire with Fire 11:45pm Batman Begins 2:10am Kill Bill: Vol. 2 4:35am Mad Max When vicious bikers lead by the insane Toecutter kill his wife and child, motorcycle cop Max Rockatansky pursues them in a vengeful rage.

8:50am Stand Up Guys 10:40am The Internship 12:45pm This is 40 3:05pm Kindergarten Cop A tough cop is forced to impersonate a kindergarten teacher in order to catch a criminal.

5:05pm The World's End Special 5:35pm In a World...

7:15pm Stand Up Guys 9:00pm The Internship 11:10pm This is 40 1:25am Weird Science 3:05am The Ladykillers 4:55am In a World...

5:45am Loss of Faith 7:25am Inside Man 9:35am The Suspect 11:15am Bad Company 1:15pm Proof of Life 3:40pm Derailed 5:30pm Conspiracy Theory 7:50pm Inside Man 10:00pm Proof of Life 12:25am All Things to All Men A corrupt copper plots to stage a bank robbery in order to catch an elusive London crime boss.

1:55am Taxi Driver 3:55am An Eye for an Eye Karen's daughter is raped and murdered by psycho Doob.

5:40am Angel Flight Down

9:45am Private Peaceful 11:35am Intersection 1:25pm Victim 3:05pm Best Man Down 4:45pm Gorillas in the Mist 7:00pm Chicago 9:00pm Chasing Mavericks 11:00pm Adore 1:00am Tootsie 3:00am The Four Feathers Army officer Harry resigns his commission instead of fighting in the Sudan.

5:15am The Inn of the Sixth Happiness In early 20th century China, a dedicated missionary rescues more than 100 orphans from the invading Japanese.

Premiere

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8:45am Captain Phillips: Sky Movies Special 9:00am Believe 10:45am One Chance 12:30pm Despicable Me 2 Special 1:00pm R.I.P.D. 2:45pm Turbo 4:30pm One Chance 6:30pm Believe 8:15pm Turbo 10:00pm R.I.P.D. 11:45pm Closed Circuit 1:30am The Monuments Men Special

10:45am The Steel Helmet 12:20pm The Bounty Hunter 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke

A behind-the-scenes look at George Clooney's WWII art epic.

2:00am Crystal Fairy and the Magical Cactus 3:45am Hugh Jackman: Becoming Wolverine

Festus kills a man while defending Kitty.

4:00pm Buchanan Rides Alone Tom Buchanan is heading home to start his own ranch when he is robbed and framed for murder.

5:30pm Montana 7:00pm Kansas Pacific 8:20pm Operation C.I.A. 10:00pm The Devil's Own 12:05am Hang 'Em High 2:10am The Devil's Own 4:00am Hang 'Em High A mysterious drifter survives a lynching and returns as a lawman, determined to get revenge.

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Heir Hunters 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Don't Get Done, Get Dom 12:45pm Saints and Scroungers 1:15pm Bargain Hunt Game show in which two teams compete for the best bargains before they go up for auction. 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors

BBC TWO 7:00am Homes Under the Hammer 8:00am Wanted Down Under 8:45am Animal Park 9:15am Rip Off Britain 10:00am Talk to the Animals 11:00am The Machine Gun and Skye's Band of Brothers 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm World News 1:00pm Life in the Freezer 1:30pm Life in the Freezer 2:00pm My Life in Books 2:30pm Breakaway

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3pm 3:15pm Perfection 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Wanted Down Under 5:30pm Flog It!

3:15pm Mrs. Miniver 5:20pm Northern Italy Unpacked

3:00pm The Speakmans 4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Tipping Point

3:40pm Countdown 4:30pm Deal or No Deal 5:30pm Win it Cook it

3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Mind over Murder

3:00pm The Simpsons 4:00pm Glee 5:00pm Futurama 5:30pm Futurama

6:20pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 8:00pm Hairy Bikers Asian Adventure

6:00pm The 21st Question 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street

6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks • 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Sarah Beeny's Double Your House for Half the Money

6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Ultimate Police Interceptors

6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons

9:00pm The Stuarts 10:00pm The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire 11:00pm Backchat with Jack Whitehall and His Dad 11:30pm Newsnight

9:00pm All Star Mr and Mrs

10:00pm One Born Every Minute 11:00pm The Mimic 11:30pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

9:00pm Emergency Bikers

9:00pm Modern Family 9:30pm Modern Family

6pm 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming

9pm 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off 10:00pm Operation Wild 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Who Do They Think They are?

A classic gameshow that is a test of love and marriage.

10:00pm Secrets From the Clink 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Weight Loss Ward

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Documentary series following the biker police and paramedics of Cornwall, Bristol and Essex.

10:00pm World's Worst Storms 11:00pm Big Brother

It's Manny versus 'manny' when Gloria hires a male nanny (guest star Adam DeVine).

10:00pm An Idiot Abroad 11:00pm A League of Their Own

12am 12:35am The Man Without a Face 2:30am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather report. 2:35am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

12:20am The Secret History of Our Streets The stories of archetypal streets in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.

1:20am The Village That's Falling Into the Sea 1:50am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

12:40am Off the Beaten Track 1:05am Jackpot 247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Jeremy Kyle presents the American version of his popular talk show. 4:40am Nightscreen 5:15am Britain's Best Bakery

12:35am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:25am Lovebox Festival 2014 2:20am Heston's Great British Food 3:15am Elegy 5:10am Revenge 5:55am River Cottage Bites

12:00am Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am Born to Kill? 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:20am Divine Designs 5:45am House Doctor

12:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 3:00am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 4:00am Road Wars 5:00am Stargate Atlantis

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10:00pm Through the Keyhole 11:00pm The Bourne Supremacy 1:10am Celebrity Juice

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10:00pm Raiders of the Lost Ark 11:55pm Family Guy Subversive animated comedy about American family life.

12:17am Family Guy 12:40am American Dad! 1:02am American Dad! 1:25am People Just Do Nothing 1:55am People Just Do Nothing 2:25am Sexy Beasts 2:55am Don't Tell the Bride 3:55am Tulisa: The Price of Fame

The story of a year in the life of Bodnant Garden in North Wales.

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Comedy 6:30am Oz the Great and Powerful: Premiere Special 7:00am Lola Versus 8:30am Why Stop Now? 10:05am Our Idiot Brother 11:40am Big Daddy 1:15pm Identity Thief 3:10pm The Cable Guy 4:55pm As Good as It Gets Heartwarming comedy drama about a disgruntled, misanthropic novelist who falls for a waitress.

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5:40am Angel Flight Down 7:15am Bullitt 9:15am Liars All 10:50am Cellular 12:30pm Switchback 2:30pm Flatliners A group of medical students experiment with the afterlife by inducing their own temporary deaths.

4:25pm Three Days of the Condor 6:25pm Bullitt 8:25pm Cold Comes The Night A Polish gangster takes a motel manager captive when a bag of money goes missing.

10:00pm Cellular 11:40pm St George's Day 1:40am Gangs of New York 4:35am The Temp

5:15am The Inn of the Sixth Happiness 8:00am Captain Corelli's Mandolin 10:15am Before Midnight Almost two decades after meeting, Jesse and Celine wrestle with marriage and kids in Greece.

12:15pm St Elmo's Fire 2:10pm Hector and the Search for Happiness Special 2:30pm Four Weddings and a Funeral 4:30pm Cold Mountain 7:10pm Dangerous Minds 9:00pm Four Weddings and a Funeral 11:00pm Birth 12:50am Before Midnight 2:50am Under the Tuscan Sun 4:50am Life of a King

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Spain or further afield for holidays?

SPAIN has guaranteed summer weather and is currently experiencing an increase in tourism. As a permanent resident here where do you go for your holidays? Do you enjoy a beach break here? If not, where do you go?

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RACEY EVANS of Avalon Europe SL in Almeria said: “This is my first full year in Spain so we haven’t had many holidays yet, but we went to Abu Dhabi in March to grab a break before the Spanish summer kicks in. We have many city breaks in Spain planned as there is so much to do and we are also planning a trip to Oman.”

Ken Scott, owner of El Portet Sports in Altea on the Costa Blanca and ghost writer, said with the sunny weather and beautiful beaches on their

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doorstep he “wouldn’t dream of going on a two-week beach holiday to, say, Greece.” He and his family take winter holidays and go skiing in Andorra for Christmas and enjoy city breaks in Spain.

Eddie Hill, from San Miguel Estates, based on the south Costa Blanca, agreed.

He has travelled all over the world, from the Galapagos Islands to Thailand, but since moving to Spain in

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2006 the furthest he has gone is Gibraltar and back to the UK. “Being in Spain you do tend to make the most of it and not go so far. And now running our own business, we throw all our efforts into that, and are on call 24-7 so don’t really take time off,” he explained.

Sean Mitchell from Crispy Cod in Fuengirola, Malaga, said: “I enjoy my holidays both in Spain and abroad. Every year we

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EDDIE HILL: Too busy with his business for holidays. take a city break to Madrid and Sevilla and then we catch a cruise around the Mediterranean.”

Polli Mendoza from Med Bar Boutique Bistro Bar in Mallorca said. “I normally go to Barbados because I have a friend with a house there. I usually go in November because it’s quieter, and then I come back to Mallorca to enjoy the lovely winter here.”

Maria Teresa Velasco from Velasco Lawyers in Axarquia said: “I go to the skiing resort of Sierra Nevada. With slopes up to 3,300 metres, you have guaranteed skiing and snowboarding in the sun between November and May. It is just one-and-a-half hours away from our Almuñécar office.”

KEN SCOTT: Living and working in the sun he enjoys winter skiing holidays.

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The best ways to ease those summer stings STINGS and summer unfortunately go hand in hand and whether it be a mosquito or a wasp, the dangers of stings increase in the summer.

Mosquito bites are the most common and whilst most are relatively easy to ease, there is a

risk of allergic reaction. Dr. Maria Pilar Garcia Muret, chief of dermatology at Chiron Hospital, Barcelona explains: “The symptoms of a mosquito bite are immediate and easy to recognise: redness, swelling and itching. But if it produces

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headaches, fever, fainting, confusion, difficulty breathing and tightness in the throat or chest, you should go to the doctor immediately as it is likely to be an allergic reaction.”

Home remedies can also help itching. Try these natural tips to ease a range of bites: Mosquitoes: Rubbing salt or lemon on the area may relieve itching mosquito bites or apply a cold compress.

Wasps: Vinegar, whilst effective for most stings, is particularly suitable for wasps. In some rural areas locals recommend rubbing fresh garlic on the area or cutting sage leaves in half and applying.

If you can remove the sting the pain lessens quicker.

Spiders: Wash with soap and water and apply ice to the affected area.

Jellyfish: Acetic acid, found in vinegar generally works as well as bathing the area in hot water.

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STINGS: The danger increases in the summer. relieve pain from jellyfish but it rarely has enough acid to

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Some tips for surviving those sweaty summer nights in Spain MANY people find it nearly impossible to sleep when it is too hot at night.

Unfortunately, the glorious summer days in Spain do come with a bit of a downside, namely sticky, humid and sweltering nights.

However, there are a number of things sleepdeprived people can do to get a good night’s sleep, instead of tossing and turning in a sweatcovered bed.

Contrary to popular belief, opening windows and shades during the day will not help circulate air. In fact, it will more than likely have the opposite effect. While counterintuitive, it is a better idea to keep them closed. This will reduce the temperature in the room. Only open them at

HOT NIGHTS: Many people find it impossible to sleep. night once the air temperature outside has gone down.

People who turn in feeling hot are less likely to fall asleep and to wake up several times during the night. Having a cool shower before bed is a good way to find sleep.

Choose the lightest

sheets possible, something that is nonabsorbent. Cotton and silk are the best choices available. This one may be a no brainer but uncovering the feet will also help the body cool down, and also think about wearing light pyjamas.

Caffeine addicts should think twice before loading up on coffee during the summer, as it is no secret that drinking coffee or tea too late will make it harder to fall asleep.

It is also a good idea to wear earplugs to limit the noise coming from outside or to put on low volume relaxing music as long as it does not have lyrics.

Try to avoid hot dishes and big meals for dinners.

Soups, stews and roast chicken are a big no-no.

Do not forget that big meals actually force the body to produce more heat for digestion. Have a light dinner instead - a salad or some fruit and yoghurt.

And a final tip: sleeping at floor level will make the body even cooler since hot air tends to rise.

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By Lamia Walker of HousesitMatch NEWLY settled in Southern Spain, Donnie and his wife are discovering Almeria; there’s lots to see and do.

They love lively bars and restaurants, and also love to withdraw to their rural idyll with their dogs, cat and horses. But how to find petsitters?

Living as expats for some years, Donnie and his wife have built a network of friends across Europe. Yet they are new to this part of Spain, their immediate network is slim and they’ve not met any local sitters.

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Preparing for a faceto-face meeting they talked regularly on SKYPE for free. Lucy offered references and they now plan to meet in August at his house in Spain two days before his trip.

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Helping feral cats MANY of us feel sorry for the feral cats that hang about towns and resort areas, scrounging food from passers-by or out of dustbins.

Many of us therefore feed them. And once they are being properly fed, the cats are more likely to survive and produce kittens.

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They are less tolerant of extremes of heat and cold. They seek out warm spots and sleep longer.

When disturbed, they are cranky and irritable.

Most of these behaviour changes are because of physical ailments diminished hearing and smell, stiffness, and muscular weakness that restrict a cat’s activity and ability to participate in family life.

A cat so deprived may withdraw, engage in compulsive selfgrooming, or eliminate in places other than the litter box.

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Danger of fleas and their prevention

By Nazli Kreft van den Kieboom - Pointer Veterinary Clinic Estepona FLEAS are always around, whether on the animals, in your house or in the environment.

Cold temperatures - below 0ºC might kill the eggs and pupae in the environment, but on the Costas and in your house the temperature will never be that low.

A flea can produce hundreds of eggs that do not attach to the hair but

fall off and lay in the environment.

They change to the pupae stage that can lie around for more than a year!

At the right temperature and triggered by vibration they will hatch and jump on the closest victim. The flea will suck blood and that is where the problems start: - The site where the flea sucks blood will react and cause itchiness.

- Repeated fleabites cause flea allergy.

- Flea pooh (the little black things) can cause allergy.

- Fleabites and flea allergy will lead to flea-bite dermatitis.

- Fleas can transmit diseases like Bartonellosis, mainly in cats. This blood parasite causes repeated fever stages with anaemia, lethargy, jaundice and eventually death.

To avoid all these problems your pets should be preventively treated.

There are various products on the market which need to be applied every three weeks, every month, every three months or six to eight months depending on the product.

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in history 1715: Hurricane sinks Spanish treasure ships. A hurricane hits the east coast of Florida sinking 10 Spanish treasure ships and killing nearly 1,000 people. The silver and the gold would not be recovered until 1965.

1774: English chemist and natural philosopher Joseph Priestley discovers oxygen. Priestley manages to isolate oxygen in its gaseous state and originally calls it ‘dephlogisticated air.’

1492: Columbus sets sail. The Italian explorer sets sail from the Spanish port of Palos on an audacious journey to find a western sea route to India and China.

1945: First atomic bomb dropped. The United States drops an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima killing an estimated 150,000 people.

1961: Russian cosmonaut spends a day in space. Four months after Yuri Gagarin’s historic venture, Major Gherman Titov spends a day orbiting the Earth aboard the Vostok II spacecraft.

1962: Marilyn Monroe found dead. 36-year-old movie actress Marilyn Monroe is found dead in her Los Angeles home. Her death was ruled as ‘probable suicide.’

1965: J.K. Rowling is born.

Author of the celebrated Harry Potter book series is born near Bristol.

1971: Rock from birth of Moon found. Apollo 15 astronauts uncover a rock that could date back to the origin of the Moon.

1973: Attack leaves three dead and 55 wounded. Two Arab gunmen open fire and throw grenades into a passenger lounge at Athens Airport.

1983: IRA members jailed for 4,000 years. 22 members of the IRA are sentenced to a whopping 4,000 years behind bars in one of Northern Ireland’s biggest mass trials.

Women’s wit If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.’

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World of English Fertility doctors beware this slip-up from one of your colleagues: ‘Between you and me, we ought to be able to get this lady pregnant.’

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) You know in your heart that you should take control of your future.

This is a time to talk with others and consider their thoughts. At the end of the day, however, you are the one who has the final say. Socially, it is sometimes confusing to have more attention than you are used to.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) At times this week you will feel that a certain relationship is not developing along the right lines. Although it seems that your efforts are often in vain, this is a situation that requires thought and patience on your part. It is perhaps a good time to look to your business matters for a change of scene and to set your mind on a more constructive course.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) You should not feel responsible for the failings of others. Although you may think you could have done more in a certain situation, it is unlikely that any significant difference would have resulted.

This is a busy time but also one in which a small persistent voice will be heard: the voice of logic and practicality. Listen to it.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) A long-term relationship has its wobbly moments this week, but all is not lost. Listen to your heart as it speaks louder than any other voice. You know what you need but that may conflict with what you feel you should want. In an ideal world, these two areas would be in harmony. Give a little happiness to others and your own heart will be lighter.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Making firm decisions in your love life may prove difficult. Do not be rushed.

This is far from a straightforward week and you need to remember how to relax. You are able to deal with what comes your way but it is upsetting to find that someone has been less than honest.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your sense of balance in the universe could be upset, but do not let this sour either your thoughts or your character. You are in the eye of the storm so take this time to think. A bit of care and attention is what you need and you know where to find it.

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Directed by John Michael McDonagh, stars Brendan Gleeson, Chris O’Dowd and Kelly Reilly. Run time of 101 mins, rated 15.

August 2: Sam Worthington, 38. Film actor.

Australian actor who gained international fame for his work on the hit film Avatar in 2009 he also starred in Clash of the Titans and Terminator Salvation.

August 3: Martin Sheen, 74. Film actor.

Legendary actor and the star of Apocalypse Now he was also the star of the underrated Badlands. His acting in Apocalypse Now is considered one of the greatest performances in history.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Feel sympathy for those who lack the gift of insight. Their lack of understanding upsets you, but their horizons are narrow. This is a time of giving to yourself. Look forward to some time away or indulging in something that really relaxes you.

Should you be searching for someone special, they may be closer than you know.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) This is not a time to drift into things because the planets are urging you to take control and forge ahead. Let others know exactly what you want and expect from them. If you do not, others will make decisions for you that could prove less desirable.

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Design, 2 Noises, 3 Seated, 4 Rescue, 5 Steals, 6 Scared, 7 Cellar, 8 Bearer, 9 Hurray, 10 Labour, 11 Meager, 12 Rarely, 13 Normal, 14 Astray, 15 Unable, 16 Beards, 17 Taller, 18 Dealer, 19 Became

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: There may still be an element of letting opportunities slip through your fingers. Is this because you are not used to making that really intense effort? You aren’t called upon to do it often but this time it is well worth it.

July 31: JK Rowling, 49.

Author.

Best known for her series of Harry Potter books before fame she studied Classics and French at the University of Exeter and later accepted a job with Amnesty International.

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Your Stars August 4: Barak Obama, 53.

Politician.

Currently the 44th president, he is the first African-American president of the US. He is well known for his healthcare reforms.

August 1: Eduardo Noriega, 41. Film actor.

This Spanish actor is best known for his roles in two of Alejandro Amenabar’s films: the Goya Award winning Tesis and Open Your Eyes. His first love was music and he studied at the Santander conservatory for five years before becoming interested in acting.

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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Someone who appears to be putting themselves in the way of your progress could simply be trying to help.

They may have a valid point to make but just not be good at expressing themselves. Be aware of this because there could be a link to your health and love life.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) With your mind sharp and energy high, you want to make fast progress and, indeed, you can. You are only too aware of the time that has been wasted waiting for others. Now, most of that may be dealt with. See how others react when you do not. Leaving others to their own devices works better than nagging. Your lack of interest could worry them.

FOUR LETTER WORDS 1. In Australia, what name is given to a young kangaroo, wallaby or possum?

2. In Greek mythology, what was the name of the nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained?

3. What is the name given to a movable bar placed across the fingerboard of a guitar, banjo, or similar, that is used to change the pitch of all the strings?

4. What is the name of the clarified butter made from the milk of a buffalo or cow that is used in Indian cooking?

5. What is the name of the Maori ceremonial war dance involving chanting, an imitation of which is performed by New Zealand rugby teams before a match?

6. What is the name of the villain in William Shakespeare's tragedy who tricked Othello into murdering his wife?

7. What nickname was shared by the American rock and roll singer and pianist Antoine Domino and the American jazz pianist Thomas Wright Waller?

8. Which island and province of Indonesia is located at the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, between Java to the west and Lombok to the east? Its capital, Denpasar is located at the southern part of the island.

9. Which nihilistic art movement, especially in painting that flourished in Europe early in the 20th century was based on irrationality and negation of the accepted laws of beauty?

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 V) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TARGET: Average: 16

August 5: Jesse Williams, 33. TV actor.

Best known for his role as Dr Jackson Avery in ABC’s popular television series Grey’s Anatomy. He has also appeared in Law and Order and Beyond the Break.

August 6: Barbara Windsor, 77. TV and film actor.

Windsor has appeared in more than 1500 episodes of Eastenders; before soap operas she found fame with the Carry On series in the 60’s and 70’s.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) When you meet opposition try to use persuasion and logic to win the day. Failing that, you may decide that ‘enough is enough’ and forge ahead, anyway. In this positive mood you find yourself attractive to the opposite sex. That does not mean you have a right to be pushy. Just use your charm. Combining business with pleasure could lead to trouble, so try to keep these two areas separate.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) There is a strong feeling of 'self' this week, and you realise that you have many things to be thankful for. These thoughts come after a period of uncertainty that saw a lack of progress. With this feeling of renewed inner strength, it is now possible to tackle a pet project.

Good: 20 Very good: 29 Excellent: 36

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION aged, ague, drag, dreg, drug, egad, gait, gate, gaud, gaur, gear, gird, girt, grad, grid, grit, guar, rage, trig, trug, urge, argue, auger, dirge, gated, grade, grate, great, guard, guide, gutta, raged, ridge, tiger, urged, argued, augite, gaiter, grated, guider, guitar, gutted, gutter, target, triage, trudge, turgid, gaudier, gritted, guttier, GRATITUDE

Word Ladder RING

PULL

Move from the start word RING to the end word PULL in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder.

You must only change one letter at a time.

RING RUNG RUNE RULE PULE PULL

Calvary tells the story of Father James, the local clergyman of a rural Irish parish. During confession, a parishioner reveals he was sexually abused by another Catholic priest when he was a boy. The man tells Father James he will kill him the following week as a way to gain retribution for the abuse he suffered. Father James embarks upon a journey to track down the man who swore to kill him.

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1. JOEY, 2. ECHO, 3. CAPO, 4. GHEE, 5. HAKA, 6. IAGO, 7. FATS, 8. BALI, 9. DADA.

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 (INSERT) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

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Unscramble the name of a famous American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles (two words): SO RED HOT

Across 1 Pixies confused priests (7) 5 Covers in tobacco at Scotland Yard (5) 8 New leader learnt about the light (7) 9 Those produce morals (5) 10 Nicked a long scarf (5) 11 Former team leader’s about me limit (7) 12 Poles on top of Everest, far from abundant (6) 14 Inclination for a perfume (6) 17 First class rider takes a tumble in Scotland (7) 19 Stop Kelvin’s sailing ships (5) 22 Nervous of fickle teens (5) 23 A fairer form of travel expense (7) 24 Robert Louis Stevenson demonstrates an equal chance (5) 25 Spread new form of car test (7)

Unscramble the name of a famous 5star hotel in London (one word): DIGS CLEAR FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: THE DOORS, CLARIDGE’S

Play on Words FUNNY FUNNY WORDS WORDS WORDS WORDS

5 Charlie and Henry eat gull (5) 6 Upset the late runner (7) 7 Have doubts about American political leader in religious order (7) 12 Street art the French fear (7) 13 Make plans for a railhead on the mountains (7)

15 South Mediterranean peninsula?

No, it’s in Russia (7) 16 Milliped also found in bicycle parts (6) 18 South American birds fancy hares (5) 20 Answer about part of a play (5) 21 Insult leaves a mark (5)

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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 B and 26 represents H, so fill in B every time the figure 2 appears and H every time the figure 26 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 7 Ten years (6) 8 Head (6) 9 Bird enclosure (4) 10 More attractive (8) 11 Squashed (7) 13 Answer back (5) 15 On one’s own (5) 17 Be composed of (7) 20 Gigantic (8) 21 Drench (4) 22 Extreme (6) 23 Divided up (6)

Down 1 Mend (6) 2 Despise (4) 3 Places of worship (7) 4 Moves through the air (5) 5 Collaborators (8) 6 Expose (6) 12 Guards (8) 14 Own (7) 16 Joined (6) 18 Frightens (6) 19 Lid (5) 21 Children’s card game (4)

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

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Answers: Too funny for words, Turn back time

Down 1 Some useless information for a tennis champion (5) 2 Sharon dominated part of musical work (5) 3 The doctor sues a legendary hero (7) 4 Re-sign original vocalist (6)

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Tattoo, 4 Mousse, 9 Exactor, 10 Scrap, 11 Assam, 12 Solvent, 13 Clandestine, 18 Remnant, 20 Asset, 22 Chaps, 23 Netball, 24 Eating, 25 Drafts.

Down: 1 Toecap, 2 Teams, 3 Ottoman, 5 Ousel, 6 Surgeon, 7 Expats, 8 Prospecting, 14 Lambast, 15 Tractor, 16 Oracle, 17 Stills, 19 Arson, 21 Staff.

QUICK Across: 7 Guinea, 8 Leader, 9 Here, 10 Daffodil, 11 Bassoon, 13 Panic, 15 Cider, 17 Dancing, 20 Panorama, 21 Best, 23 Verger, 24 Circus.

Down: 1 Cure, 2 Unless, 3 Caldron, 4 Bluff, 5 Pagoda, 6 Decision, 12 Agitated, 14 Balance, 16 Enough, 18 Cyborg, 19 Marry, 22 Slum.

Across 1 Tree (5) 3 Tables (furniture) (5) 5 Fingernail (3) 7 Salsa de tomate (7) 9 Gatos (4) 10 Azul (4) 13 Terrace (patio, verandah) (7) 14 Costilla (3) 15 Suizo (5) 16 To fear (be afraid) (5)

Down 1 Avocado pears (9) 2 Lago (4) 3 Alfombras (pequeñas) (4) 4 Septiembre (9) 6 Después de (5) 8 To freeze (5) 11 Country (nation) (4) 12 Esperar (4)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Safes, 4 Swaps, 7 Fin de semana, 8 Dar, 9 Bed, 14 Sweet potato, 15 Storm, 16 Opaco.

Down: 1 Soft, 2 Fontanero, 3 Shed, 4 Step, 5 Ama de casa, 6 Star, 10 Esos, 11 Stem, 12 Pozo, 13 Toro.

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10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE ANIMALS display a different sort of intelligence which we once thought was reserved for humans but recent studies prove that, really, we are all the same.

Here are a few examples of ways we behave similarly.

1. Chimpanzees can start fashion trends As humans we admire individuality but we also have herd tendencies making us fit in with the rest of our group - so do chimps. One study showed a chimp which repeatedly stuck grass in her ears and, in just a few days, so did the rest of her group - they were “aping” her and her new trend.

2. Dogs have better recall of scents of people they love than of other dogs A study, published in Behavioural Processes, showed a dog which was presented with the scent of a long-time human friend and the scent of a dog friend - when presented with the same smells a year later there was almost no reaction to the dog scent but the human scent provoked a tail wagging session.

3. Songbirds which sing less have better memories Researchers at Duke University have shown that there is a trade-off between the number of different songs a bird sings and the strength of their mental abilities. The same study also showed that the females may use this fact to judge the mental abilities of their potential mates.

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The book helps police detective Ben Bradley track him down after a woman is found murdered in a New York hotel, her features erased by acid, her teeth missing and her fingertips gone.

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health in front of other members of its group if it thinks there is a chance to mate.

Researchers at the University of Zurich found that the same behaviour could be found across the animal kingdom from rodents to monkeys.

6. Fruit flies think before they act With a lifespan of less than 60 days fruit flies don’t have much time to

would commit such a gruesome murder in the name of God. This debut thriller will take your breath away.

develop advanced mental capabilities but research from Oxford University shows that fruit flies actually think before they act, even taking more time to decide when the decision is more complex.

7. Elephants comfort others in distress Consolation and empathy are rarely seen in animals but a study, published in PeerJ, has proven that elephants will

comfort and offer solace to those in their group who are having a hard time; they will stand next to the animal which is upset and not leave it until it has calmed down.

8. Wolves are better at copying behaviour than dogs A study, published in Plos One, found that wolves observe and learn from each other much faster than dogs do. When the young were exposed to the behaviour of the older members of the group it took only a matter of minutes for them to copy the actions for themselves.

9. Rats have memories like computers Rats have random-access memories; this means that they store information used in ongoing processes in order to make sense of what is happening - this helps them solve problems and follow patterns of behaviour.

10. Large groups of lemurs will steal anything not nailed down This gang mentality was proven in a study done by Duke University; if they left a lemur alone with food it would rarely touch it, but when there were three or more they would take it and run.

4. Monkeys believe in luck Monkeys like to gamble and studies have shown that when they are on a winning streak they are more likely to take more risks than when they have recently lost.

Researchers believe that this shows a tendency on behalf of the monkeys to see patterns in random events.

5. Zebra finches are nature’s fakers When a zebra finch is ill it will fake good

App of the Week Dungeon defenders second wave. Free.

This is another game that’ll show off the graphical grunt of your (high-end) Android tablet. The gameplay is a mixture of action-RPG and tower defence, as you set your defences then run around swinging at attackers as they pile in.

Just Joking Q: How can you get four suits for a dollar?

A: Buy a deck of cards.

A Mum and a son come home from the grocery store. The boy immediately empties out a box of animal crackers and the Mum asks him why. The boy says, “You should not eat it if the seal is broken, so I’m looking for the seal.”

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SONGBIRD: Has a bette

Sudoku Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

ELEPHANT: Will comfort a friend in distress.

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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Average: 26 Good: 34 Very good: 49 Excellent: 60

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 ivory, idly, vibe, vibes, lobe, lobes, lose, loser, lord, lordly, lore, lorn, lorry, lorries, robe, robes, rose, roes, dryer, bore, bores, borer, born, bros, besom, beryl, berry, berm, berms, obey, sloe, sober, soberly, sore, sorer, sorry, some, semi, lyre, lyres, rebid, rems, emir, error, errors, mosey, morbid, morbidly, more, mores, morn, merry, mirror, mirrors, mire, mires, miry, reborn, rims, rime, rimes

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The best summer tequilas WHETHER you just want to put it in a cocktail or sip it splashed over ice, tequila is one of the summer favourites for its clarity and sharpness. Here are a few of the best available in most supermarkets.

Casa Dragones. This first came onto the market as a ‘sipping’ tequila and has gained widespread recognition for its clean taste; made with 100 per cent pure blue Agave in small batches of no more than 400 cases.

Calle 23 - this company was founded by a French woman with roots in the cognac industry. Sophie Decobecq loved tequila so much she moved to Mexico to start her own brand and Calle 23 was born. Has a hint of citrus and a lingering taste of apples.

Casa Noble Reposado. This company is both a distiller and an agave grower so quality is guaranteed from beginning to end.

LIME AND SALT: To sip or not to sip?

Their spirit is aged for one year in white oak barrels and produces a complex taste and finish.

Tres agaves. This agave concoction is aged in old whisky barrels to give it

a distinctive taste full of sweet and smooth notes.

Artenom. This has a lime scent and a sweet and smooth aftertaste - good for sipping.

Casamigos blanco. Favoured by George Clooney, this brand roasts its agave (most brands steam them) which gives a mild and nutty flavour.

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Some mistakes to avoid with extra virgin olive oil EXTRA virgin olive oil (EVOO) is considered to be one of the seven wonders of the food world; it contains antioxidants and many hearthealthy fats as well as tasting fantastic. Here are a few mistakes to avoid when dealing with it.

Don’t store it in clear glass or plastic. Sunlight and oxygen are the two biggest enemies of EVOO; if overexposed to these two elements it can become rancid - the best is to opt for darkened or even opaque glass.

Don’t store it near a heat source. When exposed to heat it can cause the polyphenols to degrade and lower the flavour profile.

Don’t judge it by its colour.

Colour is only an indicator of

OLIVE OIL: One of the seven wonders of the kitchen. when the olives were harvested and when the oil was pressed. Colours range

from vibrant green to a mellow yellow and they have no bearing on the taste or

quality of the oil.

Don’t believe that one EVOO can do everything.

Some are better for salads and some are better for frying fish; sometimes a strong taste is required and sometimes a light taste - it is better to choose at least three different EVOOs for all cooking needs.

Don’t overheat the oil.

Overheating can destroy valuable antioxidants and alter the flavour. Olive oil shouldn’t be used to cook anything that requires temperatures of over 360 degrees Celsius.

Don’t keep the oil for too long. The shelf life of an EVOO is around 24 months so try to avoid buying more than is needed.

When it goes rancid it gains a rather unpleasant bitter taste and loses all its health benefits.

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Have a snack to fall asleep there’s now no excuse not to MANY people have trouble dropping off to sleep and some don’t get all the sleep they need which puts the biological clock out of whack, but there are ways to improve the amount of sleep the body gets and one of them is by eating a suitable snack.

Here are a few of the most effective according to a study done by the Yamaguchi University in Japan.

Banana nut clusters with low fat milk. Granola is made of 100 per cent whole grains which are high in carbohydrates which will help towards a more regular circadian rhythm (sleep cycle).

Low fat milk is also rich in tryptophan which converts to serotonin and melatonin; both of which have sedative effects.

Greek yoghurt. As well as carbs this also contains around 10 per cent of the recommended daily intake of calcium which, in turn, helps regulate melatonin to get the body’s sleep habits up to standard.

ALMONDS: Promote relaxation and sleep.

Whole grain crackers. These are a good source of vitamin B which may help prevent insomnia according to some studies.

Almonds, or almond butter on whole grain bread. Almonds provide a high dose of

magnesium which promotes relaxation and sleep.

These foods, eaten late at night, should have anyone’s eyelids drooping so now there really is no excuse to skip that essential sleep.

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Food myths dispelled ONE of the most frustrating things about trying to eat more healthily is the amount of conflicting information too many studies conflict with each other so here is

what most studies can agree on.

Frozen fruits and vegetables are just as healthy as fresh from the supermarket fruit and veg. These items are flash-frozen within hours of being picked so some of them may even be fresher.

There is no need to cleanse or detox; your body does it for you on a constant basis. There is no juice or pill that will speed up the process.

It’s not the amount of calories you eat but where you get them from - 100 calories from a cupcake is not the same as 100 calories from fruit or vegetables. So long as care is taken to consume the correct vitamins and minerals your body should be able to drop kilos without obsessive calorie counting.

There is no such thing as a miracle diet. Just eat

FROZEN FOODS: Often the freshest alternative. healthily and take exercise.

There are bad fats and good fats; healthy fats like monounsaturated and essential fatty acids promote cardiovascular health.

Eggs are good for you.

Eggs are packed with nutrients and proteins and the yolk is full of essential fatty acids which promote brain activity.

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For instance, there are apparently many who suffer from Macrophobia (fear of long waits) for whom doctors’ waiting rooms, school holiday traffic on jammed motorways and crowded airports with cancelled flights must be a nightmare. The fear of riding in cars (Amaxophobia), too, is hugely problematic especially for those living in the suburbs. And even if there are AICHMOPHOBIA: A fear of needles or pointed objects. no cars around, those with Agyrophobia still have the fear of crossing roads. (fear of vehicles), Electrophobia (fear of impact your life. A person with Not all phobias have been in existence electricity) and Pteromerhanophobia (fear Aichmophobia (fear of needles or pointed for thousands of years. While Astraphobia of flying), let alone Cyberphobia (fear of objects) or Algophobia (fear of pain) (fear of thunder and lightning), Pyrophobia computers), Hellenologophobia (fear of probably won’t make it to their next dental (fear of fire), and Herpetophobia (fear of confusing, highly technical terminology) appointment, even assuming they don’t reptiles) have probably existed since the and especially Nomophobia (fear of losing already suffer from Dentophobia (fear of Middle Ages, others have emerged much mobile phone contact). dentists). A person with Mageirocophobia more recently. Phobias like Motorphobia Not surprisingly, phobias can severely (fear of cooking) or Obesophobia probably

hasn’t eaten for ages and could easily die from anorexia.

If you have a phobia, though, don’t despair! There’s still hope. Phobias can be cured! Remember when you were a child and suffered from Scolionophobia (fear of school) because of Arithmophobia (fear of numbers) and Logophobia (fear of words)?

Not to mention Ablutophobia (fear of washing) and maybe Ichthyophobia (fear of fish). The chances are good that you’re now quite happy to hop into the shower and that, over here in Spain at least, you’ll enjoy your ‘espetos de sardinas’ after a hard day’s slog.

But, if all else fails, and you do miss a day at the office, you could always try telling your boss you’ve suddenly developed Ergophobia (fear of work).

Particularly if you’d rather be - during the Met Office’s promised long, hot UK summer - al fresco than al desko …

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It’s back to the back-burner A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

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LBERTO RUIZ-GALLARDON’S abortion reforms are becalmed in the summer doldrums.

The justice minister said recently that the Bill would go through before the end of the summer. He then added a throwaway “but the summer ends in September.”

It’s likely that Mariano Rajoy now regrets the hugely unpopular demolition of the existing Abortion Law that offended only a minority of hardliners. That unpopularity, palpable on the street and amongst the Opposition parties, also lurks within Rajoy’s own Partido Popular. RuizGallardon and Vice-President Soraya Saenz de Santamaria are at daggers drawn over the reforms, insiders say.

The September clue could hint at still further delays, but unless the Bill is done and dusted by the end of this year, it will surely be parked in 2015, an election year.

The political cost could come high, but it would be paid by the justice minister alone. And that, possibly, would not upset everybody within the government.

Gauche start NO sooner did Pedro Sanchez get the backing of rank-and-file PSOE party members to become Secretary General than he started to flex his muscles.

He ordered the party’s European MPs to vote against Jean-Claude Juncker’s nomination as president of the European Commission.

The MPs did so unenthusiastically while Sanchez justified his order as “coherent.”

The party could not support a proausterity conservative, the new secretary general claimed, even though other European social-democrat parties voted for Juncker.

It’s one thing to be on the Left, but displaying political gaucheness on the

world stage was a less than auspicious start. And Sanchez should have pondered that anyone so viscerally-opposed by David Cameron deserved PSOE votes.

Oiling the wheels THE Spanish multinational Repsol refused to abandon plans to prospect for oil off the Canary Islands.

Despite the efforts of Paulino Rivero, Regional President of Canarias, this is a David versus Goliath situation where Goliath is odds-on favourite.

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PEDRO SANCHEZ: Justified his voting order as ‘coherent’.

The public back Rivera but wouldn’t if petrol stations ran dry: nimbies - those who say “not in my backyard” - usually drive cars.

The only way is the Third Way A METROSCOPIA opinion poll revealed that 38 per cent of Catalans prefer what is becoming known as the Third Way: more power for Cataluña that stops short of outright independence.

Thirty-one per cent opted for independence and 19 per cent said they were happy with the present situation.

Catalan businessmen reiterated their rejection of independence and Antoni Duran Lleida, the other half of the governing CiU coalition, has resigned as the party’s Number Two. The party’s Number One is Cataluña’s regional president Artur Mas and Duran Lleida is unhappy with the former’s moves towards an independence referendum on November 9.

Mas has promised to deliver but has painted himself into a corner and he knows it.

Will it have dried by November?

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Now ibraltar G Š EWN MEDIA GROUP The busy harbour area.

Royal coin launched GIBRALTAR launched the first ÂŁ15 silver royal coin.

The coin has one troy ounce of pure fine silver with a millesimal fineness of 99.9 per cent.

Remembering WW1 AN open-air service to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I was held last Monday in John Mackintosh Square.

Digital information THE Ministry of Transport posted a podcast on its website about the second phase of the beach improvements project.

Customer service A NEW computerised customer service system known as CRM PLUS was recently announced by Cerillion Technologies and Gibtelecom.

Nonsovereignty AS stated by former Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, the issues between Spain and the Rock must be resolved through dialogues.

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Unfortunately the choice is often limited in Spanish garden centres or shops.

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The most reliable in the garden are anemones, grape hyacinths, freesias, flag irises, Dutch and Spanish irises and miniature irises. Flag irises are useful for semi shaded corners, the others full sun.

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For late spring and summer Summer bulb displays can be colourful and exotic.

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The Catalan Government recently passed a bill that will put a tax between €850 and €1,650 on unoccupied homes. It is believed the decision will affect as many as 15,000 houses owned by financial institutions in 72 Catalan municipalities.

Territorial councillor Santi Vila said the bill is part of a commitment to invigorate Catalonia’s housing stock but warns that the situation is still “extremely difficult.”

The project has already started bearing fruit by facilitating an agreement between the Generalitat regional government and ‘bad bank’ Sareb for the transfer of 600 homes for four or five years. The Catalan Government arrived at similar agreements

CATALONIA: Government imposed a levy on empty properties. with Catalunya Caixa and Banki for 400 and 200 properties respectively.

The bill sets forth bonuses for institutions that reach agreements with the Generalitat.

Authorities also launched a plan to rent out empty private properties to impoverished families after encouraging owners to transfer the properties to the Generalitat for six years in exchange for renovations (up to €12,000) paid by the Catalan Government.

The Generalitat will invest €2.5 million that “can benefit 200 properties,” said Vila.

Property investment in Spain is ‘most attractive’ FEW countries suffered more than Spain in the wake of the financial crisis, with increasing public debt, harsh

austerity measures, unemployment and economic unrest.

However, optimism never really dwindled and numerous investors took advantage of Spain’s crushed housing market to pick up bargains, convinced returns would be great once the country got back on its feet.

There seems to be a consensus among many economic experts that Spain is nowadays the most attractive country in Europe for real-estate investment.

Banks are offloading assets and the stock market has gone through an 18-month recovery period, which means the prospects for Spain have improved considerably and investors are more interested than ever in the Spanish market.

This year has so far seen increased activity among investment trusts and large equity funds.

Furthermore, high profile investors are still getting involved in Spain’s property market, which is currently at a rather interesting juncture.

Rental prices are at an historic low and there is an abundance of property on sale at low prices, according to Dean Tenerelli, portfolio manager at T Rowe Price.

Everything seems to indicate that popular areas in Spain, including Marbella and Costa del Sol, are enjoying a wave of renewed interest from investors who are eager to make a move on the market before prices increase.

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Reading all the fine print before signing a mortgage agreement UNDERSTANDING the fine print on a mortgage agreement is very important.

Real-estate experts agree there are a few things prospective mortgagors should double check and fully understand before signing their name.

Ask if the agreement lists specific insurance requirements or any

special conditions pertaining to the insurance and make sure to fully review the mortgage agreement to find out if it includes the right to sue the lender for any misrepresentation in the loan.

Mortgagors should also make sure to receive a copy of the mortgage agreement and of all related signed documents

in case they need to review them at a later time. Hold off on signing the agreement until all necessary copies have been delivered and make sure to avoid signing unless a certified notary is present.

The sad truth is that most people just do not read their mortgage agreements before signing them.

Germans buy up luxury Mallorcan real estate AS well as the Costa del Sol, Mallorca is a sought-after destination for foreign real-estate investment.

The island is not only a leading force in tourism thanks to its beauty and sunny Mediterranean beaches but also an alluring market for foreign investors avid for profitability.

Investors are flocking to Mallorca at a speed unseen on the island since the financial crisis started.

According to the latest report issued by the Professional Association of Property Registrars, the number of properties bought by foreigners on the Balearic Islands has tripled.

It is estimated that one in every three properties sold on the islands 30.7 per cent - is bought by foreign investors.

A large percentage of foreign investors buying luxury properties are German nationals (36 per cent), including BMW executives and Siemens and Deutsche Telekom managers.

However, the British are not that far behind when it comes to investing in real-estate in Mallorca with 18 per cent of sales.

Other nationalities among foreign investors include Swedes, French, Russians, Austrians and Italians, with their investment being 5 per cent of real-estate transactions.

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UPHOLSTERY and steam cleaning sofas, carpets etc… JA Cleaning Services 626 357 955

CAR HIRE CAR HIRE long & short term, no extras www.acecarhire.co. Tel 634 029 878 (224992)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST,RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (220839)

Price per word: 0,42€ + IVA minimum 15 words - Discount: Book 10 weeks, get 2 weeks free - Deadline: 4pm Mondays Contact: Phone (0034) 952 561 245 • Fax (0034) 952 440 887 • email classifieds@euroweeklynews.com • www.euroweeklynews.com

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COMMERCIAL PROP FREEHOLD BAR FOR SALE. INSIDE CABOPINO PORT. REDUCED FROM 225,000€, NOW ONLY 175,000€. TEL 617 333 777 (224883) ESTEPONA EAST 170sq metres, commercial premises, prime location on the main A7 road, with a large car park, large display windows, multi uses, eg estate agents, insurance, possible individual entrepreneurs or national company, possible restaurant or bar. Tel 600 413 423 to discuss (229834)

COMPUTERS LAPTOP HELP LINE. Notebooks, netbooks and tablets repaired, software updates, Internet and email problems solved. Refurbished laptops for sale. Web page designed and maintained. 952 564 274 / 677 702 501 (220138) COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED. Error messages fixed, viruses removed. Repairs and upgrades available. Laptops in English. Kindle, iPad & Android help. One-toone training. Also, low cost, reliable internet TV solutions, even for slow connections. Experienced, reliable service. Paul 630 652 338 / 952 493 859 (215502)

CURTAINS CURTAINS, BLINDS, UPHOLSTERY, a complete service. www.marbellacurtaindesign.com.

Mary 675 813 348 (220206)

DENTAL LABORATORY

CLEARFLOW DRAIN SERVICES. All drain problems solved. More than 25 years on the coast. Leak detection, leak and repair. Clearflow Group. Telephone 952 885 661 or 630 200 600 (222264) BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (224404)

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ALL electrical installation work and repairs. On the coast 12 years. All work guaranteed. Call Jim 652 023 012 (224846)

ELECTRICIANS

DRAINAGE DRAINS: Our fully equipped vehicles are ready to deal with any problem, water jetting, water leak detection, CCTV, roots removal, relining and more. Discounts for urbanisations. Pipetek. 674 632 344 / 952 897 516 (223198)

MARBLE FLOORS polished. Fast service. Reliable, family run. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed.

Wooden floors treated. No job too small. Family run. Cleansol 10am 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)

TONY’S MARBLE RESTORATION SERVICE. Marble and terrazo floors, professionally refurbished, quotations without obligation. +34 620 726 875 (223162) ELECTRICIAN on coast for 11 years, repairs and installation, including boiler repairs. Call James 652 023 012 (224846)

FOR SALE

BS ELECTRICAL, Boletins, Rewires, Fault Finding, Endesa helpline, 33 years experience. Sean 952 961 108 / 669 070 011 / www.bselectrical .eu (222640) ELECTRICIAN 16th Edition BS7671 qualified, 25 years experience. Rewires, extra sockets, lights, fault finding etc. Contact electrician.in. spain@gmail.com. Call Ian 650 151 569 (215809)

ENERGY CERTIFICATES

DOMESTIC Appliance repairs washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired.

Christian 608 337 497 (207492)

MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE .WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (215511) T1

FLOOR POLISHING - 20 years Costa, reliable from €2/m2, bring your floor back to life. 639 014 237 (221011)

JIB Graded Electrician. Home-intelligence, network-engineering etc. Loves a challenge! 602 494 347 (229829)

DOMESTIC APP REPAIRS

FLOOR POLISHING

MY ENERGY CERTIFICATE. Now legally required for ALL properties for sale or rent. Call +34 627 805 581 / info@myen ergycertificate.com (220466)

FINANCIAL SERVICES BUY YOURSELF TIME! You want to sell your property...

Maybe you need money now? Instead of lowering the price drastically, You can wait to sell it for the asking price whilst being financially solvent in the meantime. No proof of income needed. Contact us for further information 952 81 04 38 or 690 27 06 82 (ask for Maria) www.bc-international.eu / mtf@bc-international.com

www.euroweeklynews.com IRON GATE, sliding, 3.40 metres wide x 1.75 metres high. Very ornate and substantial but needs some TLC. €350. 952 568 060 / 634 398 187 (229832) EXPRESS Metalwork Services.

Gates, grilles, rails and scissor gates. 952 590 748, 617 065 636. www.express-steel.com Facebook Express Metalwork (229985)

GENERAL SERVICES MAN with small van for all your needs, English/Spanish speaking translations, waiting in offices for you etc, based in Marbella (all the coast) 678 817 145 (222367) ALMOST ANYTHING, Tiling plumbing & painting. Based in Elviria. Speak to Gareth. 690 841 188 (224338)

GLASS CURTAINS GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (221449)

GOLF THE SPORTS SHOP, Fuengirola.

Tel 952 473 530. Specialists in golf prizes. Gift sets, pens, key rings, metal spoons & beer tankards, pins & medals. Large selection of ladies & hole in one prizes. Try our new embroidery service, free artwork, best prices, quality & machinery. (229715)

GUITARS

GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@garden-professionals .com (215793) GARDENER for private homes, communities, tree pruning, pool maintenance, garden design. Specialist in water systems. Tel: 666 953 892 www.jardin-garden.es GARDENER, quick results. Jose 683 342 104 (224482) 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 (220299)

GATES

DRAINS

CHARLIEGUITAR.COM. Sell and buy guitars. The first vintage shop in Spain, opposite the bus station. Calle Jacinto, Benavente No 1, Fuengirola 622 919 500 (207749)

HANDYMAN ALL trades repairs, retired professional. 676 143 789 / 602 669 240 (220895)

HEALER EXPERIENCED spiritualist medium, healer & qualified bereavement counsellor.

British lady, Elizabeth 678 252 575 / 951 242 683 (229936)

HEALTH & BEAUTY www.mollysbigtights.co.uk.

Ladies, I have a new range of anti-chafing Nickers, very cool and comfortable in hot weather. Call me to find out more 602 685 061 (229918) SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 608 977 260 www.masajes sayan.es (220286)

HIRE SERVICES

ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641 (215526)

MOBILITY SCOOTERS, wheelchairs, hoists, rise recline chairs, electric adjustable beds, commodes, walking aids, all you need to make your life easier.

All available for sale or hire, long or short term. Tel 633 127 901 / www.mobility-spain.com /info@mobility-spain.com (224274) JM NURSING CARE. Registered nurses and qualified carers working across the coast. We specialise in care with the elderly, dementia patients and learning disabilities. Free consultation and good rates available. For more information call 634 153 763 / 634 022 981 or email us at jmnursing care@hotmail.com (220844) SPORTS MASSAGE AROMATHERAPY, Hot Stones, Lymph Drainage, Reflexology, Reiki, Nueva Andalucia and home visits. Carol ITEC www.holisticstone.net Tel 653 139 558 (229710)

BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX AND FILLERS - From €95. Covers the Costa del Sol and inland. 609 347 086. www.al tered-image.eu (221168)

CHIROPRACTORS FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J. Shaegen, Specialised in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice.

652 291 224 (220318)

CLASSIFIEDS NUTRITION WEIGHT WATCHERS meetings in Riviera del Sol and Fuengirola.

Slim while you eat what you want! Call Henrietta 697 116 793

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 (220110)

PSYCHIATRISTS ANXIETY, depression, fibromyalgia, addictions, smoking, bipolar disorder. Psychiatrist Dr Concheta L. Leiva, MD. C/Chile No 1, Fuengirola. 665 843 162 (223212)

PSYCHOLOGISTS ANXIETY, depression, couple, child, adolescent therapy, sextherapy. Hernandez Psicologos.

Psychologists and Psychiatrists in Marbella, Fuengirola and Malaga.

We speak English and Spanish. www.hernandezpsicologos.es/en.

Tel 722 561 791 (220032)

HOLIDAY LETS FREE LISTINGS for Holiday Rental Villas www.holidayfootprints.com

HOME CLEARANCES

MARBELLA - Chiropractor 25 years’ experience. Therapeutic, relaxing massage. Osteopath, lymphatic facial treatment. 601 222 000 Maria (229828)

WANTED FURNITURE & household items houses gardens garages cleared top prices paid fast reliable service 639 229 607 / 649 977 723 (222376)

DOCTORS

FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, cash waiting, reliable service. 678 808 837 (220839)

ARE YOU YOUNG and have plenty? Donate ovules, your generosity will be rewarded. Clinica FIV Marbella. 951 087 975 (220358)

MASSAGE TORREMOLINOS, massage, 90 minutes €40, Los Alamos. 698 201 262 (220184) 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 (215508) M2M MASSAGE. Relaxing and therapeutic. Cabopino. 620 986 080 (229716) REINA Sport & Health. Experienced professional physiotherapy, osteopathy. “Oxygen pain therapy”. Professional sports massage.

Personal trainer. Calahonda - Riviera home visits, hotel. 618 515 487 (220437)

HOT TUBS SPAS HOT TUBS, new, used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. 691 973 131 / 952 793 398

INSURANCE

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CLASSIFIEDS

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) 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) 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 (229688)

INTERNET

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.nancyslaundry.es (221065)

LAWYER FUENGIROLA - SOLICITOR - Legal Advising. Real Estate Purchase/Sale - Tax - NIE/Residence.

670 756 228 - smtrevor.lawyer @gmail.com (229956)

LOANS HOLA CREDITO. Instant short term loans against your valuables.

Quick, easy and always discreet.

Tel 900 123 457 www.holacredi to.com (224321) LOANS AVAILABLE on all types of paintings, jewellery, watches, silver etc. Any condition. Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques & Jewellers shops extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola. Mobile 609 529 633. Tel: 952 588 795 (SE) (201522)

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 (216650) T1

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) 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)

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 (224327) GET YOUR business noticed online! Make sure that expats in Spain can find your product, service, restaurant, bar or shop. Contact Spain’s newest and brightest online directory TODAY. Call 952 561 245 or email serena@eu roweeklynews.com for more details.

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INSURANCE

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 (215516)

MISCELLANEOUS WOODY´S LOS BOLICHES. Greeting Cards, mail to and from the UK. Worldwide courier and Passport renewals. All adverts taken forthe Euro Weekly News- display or classified. Open 9.002.00PM (Monday to Friday).

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

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 (215521)

INTERNET

31 July - 6 August 2014 / Costa del Sol 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 (85143) 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 (85143) 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 (85143)

24/ 7 MOBILITY MOBILITY SCOOTERS, electric wheelchairs, wheelchairs, walking frames for sale and rent. Delivered to home or hotel at very competitive prices.

Part exchange considered. Always a good selection of quality used mobility scooters in stock with guarantee.We have large scooters with a range of up to 40km. Medium scooters with a range of up to 30km and small scooters that can go into your car with a range of 8-12km. We also stock electric wheelchairs with a range of 30km and one that folds to go into your car with a range of 12km. New wheelchairs always in stock and used ones at considerable savings. Mobility scooters bought for cash. Mobility scooter batteries supplied and fitted. For same day delivery phone 609 581 139. email info@mobilityscootersdirect spain.com / www.mobili tyscootersdirectspain.com

MORTGAGES DEBT PROBLEMS? EXPERIENCE AND FINANCE AVAILABLE. TEL 617 333 777 (220155)

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 (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a high quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (221450) MOSQUITO SCREENS, call Mosquito Nick tlf 647 072 861 www.mosquitonick.ws (220841)

MOTORING

WANTED SPANISH PLATED CARS

INSTANT CASH SAMANTHA – GORDON

952 83 21 73 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com

MOBILITY THE MOBILITY WIZARD. The only company in southern Spain that specialises in repairing and maintaining mobility scooters, power chairs and mobility products. Authorised repair agents for most European manufacturers. Most repairs carried out at your place of residence, batteries analysied and replaced if needed, tyres supplied and fitted. Summer’s coming, has your mobility scooter been serviced lately? Full service and inspection at your home for just €60. Large selection of mobility scooters available for sale and rent, no deposit required and free delivery. We also offer roadside assistance, we will come to your rescue if you’re unfortunate enough to have a breakdown or puncture, keep this number handy! Tel 633 127 901 / www.mobility-spain.com /info@mobility-spain.com (224274)

CAR SERVICES MECHANIC workshop & mobile.

All work undertaken. ITVs done.

Reasonable rates. Prompt, reliable services 24/7. 620 020 232, 951 165 090 (229508) 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 (224315) 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. britme chanicspain@gmail.com

MONEY EXCHANGE

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ENGLISH BODYSHOP. Fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No job too small. 952 667 074 (223204)

FOR SALE CLEARANCE SALE AT ROBERTSON CARS... 4x4 Automatic Toyota RAV 4. 2006 2 litre VVTI ‘Sol’ tiptronic, Spanish plates, kept in outstanding condition by lovely British lady owner and her dog Gertrude, only 82,000kms (approx 51,000 miles), fitted with legal towbar, ABS, ESR, PAS, cruise and climate control, CD, electric windows, locking etc. Looks great in graphite with alloy wheels, it cost new 32,000 euros, was 10,995 euros, now 9,995 euros.

Samantha and Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) Tel 608 658 785 or 952 832 173 see photo www.robertsoncars-spain.com (224426) CLEARANCE SALE AT ROBERTSON CARS... Convertible Volkswagen Golf, rarely used holiday car, only 47,000kms. Spanish plates, English gentleman owner, electric hood and windows, regularly serviced, passed ITV in March 2014. Air condition, leather sports seats, black with black hood, recent new set tyres, may be old 1998, but still got it. You will not see another in this condition, always garaged, immaculate, was 4,500 euros, now 3,995 euros. Phone today Samantha and Gordon Robertson 608 658 785 / 952 832 173. See photo on www.robertsoncars-spain.com (224426) CLEARANCE SALE AT ROBERTSON CARS... Diesel Fiat Punto 1.3JTD, 2007, only 53,000kms.

Spanish plates, 5 door hatchback, British Navy skipper, owner set sail, leaving Spain, air conditioned, CD player, electric windows, locking, alarm, easy and economical, ahoy!! Was 4,500 euros, now 3,995 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) 608 658 785 / 952 832 173. See photo on www.robertsoncars-spain.com (224426) AUTOMATIC and diesel Citroen C3 2008 1.4HDI Audace, 70BHP, sensodrive, Spanish plates, Belgian lady owner leaving Spain, beautiful burgundy, 4 door, small, easy automatic and diesel economy, doesn’t get better than this, 5,995 euros.. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple). See photo on our web page. Tel 952 832 173 or 608 658 785 / www.robertsoncars-spain.com (224426)

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AUDI TT Convertible 2001, silver, 180Hp, excellent condition, €5,995. Tel 686 074 767 (229839) AUDI A3, s-line, 1.8 petrol, 3 door, 2002, lhd on UK plates, excellent condition, 59,500mls, bargain, 2,995€ 672 550 037 (222389) WRANGLER Jeep 2004, only 44,000mls, 4 new tyres, bronze, black soft top, excellent condition, 6,750€. 672 550 037 (222389) 2004 CLIO 1.5dci, 5 door, 120,000kms, metallic blue, very clean, economical, air con, 2,995€ 672 550 037 (222389) HYUNDAI MATRIX 1.4 diesel, 2004, 5 door, blue, air con, excellent condition, only 165,000kms, 2,995€. 672 550 037 (222389) LAND ROVER Discovery, 2.5 turbo diesel, 3 door, 7 seater, air con, metallic cranberry red, very clean, 3,750€ 672 550 037 (222389) ASTRA Estate 1.7dti, 2007, black, 120,000kms, very clean car, 4 new tyres, bargain, 5995€ 672 550 037 (222389) JAGUAR XJR 4.0, supercharger, metallic blue with cream leather, lhd on UK plates, 50,000kms, 4950€ 672 550 037 (222389) JAGUAR XJ6 3.2, 1998, 85,000kms, metallic black, stunning, 4 new tyres, excellent condition, 4,995€ 672 550 037 MINI ONE 2002, 80,000kms, ice metallic blue, immaculate, air con, 4,995€. 672 550 037 (222389) MERCEDES SLK 230 Kompressor convertible, silver, 2001, excellent condition, 2,995€ 672 550 037 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 (222367) BMW X-1 S-drive 1.8 Diesel 2013 one private owner (not ex rental) bought from main dealer Marbella and still covered by BMW warranty Polar white black velour trim.

Sat/Nav. Tinted windows, Rear parking sensors, great alloy wheels save a fortune at this price only 23’995€ 952838842 608950221 or billbradycars.com (222367) DIESEL Renault Clio 1.5, DCI, 5 door 2004, one family owner from new, low klm and service history, full electric pack, alloy wheels and much more don’t delay at this bargain 3,600€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (222367)

MOTORING

MERCEDES Coupe diesel automatic E-250 CDI. 2011 (face lift model). From private owner only 34,000klm (22,000mls), metallic silver/black, half leather interior, too many extras to list, save a fortune on new price at only 29,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (222367) 4x4 LANDROVER FREELANDER 2002, bought from Salamanca, metallic silver, black interior, alloy wheels, a very clean jeep, just serviced and ITV. Yes, its only 3,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (222367) BMW 728 Sport, 2001, UK reg, 10 months MOT, 1 year tax, full sport m-tec wheels, 76,000 miles, immaculate condition, 2,500€. Tlf 602 533 508 (229521)

MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (221408) 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)

TYRES MOBILE TYRE FITTING. All brands, Competitive prices, 24/7 call outs. 627 352 860 / www.tyreology.com (201569)

WANTED

VANS: Both very tidy & 1.9 diesel.

Kangoo Spanish, 2002, opening roof, ITV & Tax. 1795. Also VW Caddy 2003, UK high top. RHD. Half UK price €1,395. 691 973 131 (229831)

HONDA CIVIC, 5 doors, 2000, 96,000kms, silver, ITV April, 1,750 euros. 952 788 723 (229924) MERCEDES 250 SLK AMG silver, only 4,000kms, all extras. Brand new price 63,000 euros, this is effectively a new car for 37,750 euros. 666 709 743 (229927) LANDROVER Defender 130, LHD, 6 seater plus high capacity pickup back. 300 TDI, no ECU needed, ideal safari, 2007. Very, very low kms. 1st reg Gib 2014, long MOT. £12,500. 691 973 131

INSURANCE ABBEYGATE INSURANCE. No automatic annual increase on our Motor Insurance, renewal policies.

Call 952 893 380 (68259) WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309.

MECHANICS MECHANIC workshop & mobile.

All work undertaken. ITVs done.

Reasonable rates. Prompt, reliable services 24/7. 620 020 232, 951 165 090 (229508)

“SIMPLY THE BEST” on the coast.

Forget the rest, have the job done right. Call Sam. 18 years Mijas.

952 666 025 / 629 546 128.

You’re worth it. (215594) HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM. Painting/Interior design. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (222271) PAINTING, Plumbing and General Build Works, Refurb and Reforms at competitive prices. Free quotation contact tel: 625 200 205 (215503) SUPERIOR decoration services.

Interiors & exteriors, paper hanging, detailed work & paint finishes. Discounted wall coverings.

Quality workmanship at highly competitive prices. Free quotations, check us out on www.timhammond.webs.com 952 455 551 / 695 875 118. Email: hammondluc1@yahoo.co.uk (229836)

PERGOLAS & DECKING

TOYOTA Yaris 2007, diesel, black, 5 door, very economical, very good car €4,990. Tel 655 859 280 MERCEDES SLK 230 Kompressor ‘97. Automatic, cabrio, silver, UK reg. LHD, 200,000kms €3,500.

In very good condition. INFO: Nancy Tel 634 000 472 (229991)

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PERGOLAS, Decking and Thatched Gazebos. Best quality and prices. Installations.

For free quotation call 686 322 328 (224383) I BUY ANY CAR. 602 533 508 mikewallsp@gmail.com (223880)

PEST CONTROL

CARS AND VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 693 028 325 (220839) WANTED. CARS & JEEPS & camper vans for cash. All makes, LHD, any condition. 693 357 000 CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN AND UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (220839) WANTED, we will give instant decision on your car, over 50 cars in stock from 1,500€. Call for an instant decision and professional service 672 550 037 / cdscars@mail.com (222389) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (220839) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 693 028 325 (220839)

MUSIC DAVE C CLARKE, guitarist, vocalist, pianist, ex-Cunard.

Specialising in popular Spanish guitar. Available solo or combo. Parties / weddings / class restaurants, dinner dances. Huge repertoire. Details 687 627 434 (220340)

NAUTICAL Swim in clear waters or sail for a couple of hours. 617 074 567

PAINTERS/DECORATOR

COCKROACHES, Wasps, Ants, Rats, Termites, Fleas, Bedbugs, Palm weevil, All Pest Problems.

Call LOCAL PEST-PLAGUICOSTA, the British Company you can trust. Registered with Malaga Sanitary Department. Tel 952 449 591 or 684 217 181. Best price Guarantee, open 24/7 (224412) T1 COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. 23 years serving the coast. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (223163)

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)

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 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 weekends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference.

You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321) At SOS Animal Refuge we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way.

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.HORSERESCUESPAIN.ORG INFO@HORSERESCUESPAIN.ORG ARCHRESCUE@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)

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES with pedigree and passports, available all year, parents can be seen. Call 952 112 870 / 654 285 667 AMERICAN Akita puppies for sale. 633 215 161 (224477)

HORSES GROUND plus four stables for rent. Good price, Mijas Costa. 633 451 948 (224293)

KENNELS www.poshpetsspain.com - Boutique Dog & Cat Hotel and much more … Facebook page: POSH PETS SPAIN. Tel: 952 597 035 LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter.

Near Coin. lagunakennels@hot mail.com. Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983 (222263) STEFANIE’S KENNELS AND CATTERY, Estepona. Fully licensed, Junta approved, est. 1986. Viewing welcomed 952 790 943 www.stefanieskennels.com CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY, superb licensed facilities, viewing welcome. Tel: 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.catand-dog-world.com (223161) PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcarespain.com (220208) STEFANIE’S KENNELS AND CATTERY, Estepona. Fully licensed, Junta approved, est. 1986. Viewing welcomed 952 790 943 www.stefanieskennels.com EURODOG BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY. Under new ownership by animal loving family. Large kennels and exercise yards, fully licensed and sanitary approved.

Safe, secure and caring environment. Inspections welcome anyt ime. 5 minutes from Fuengirola 679 786 669 / 952 464 947 / www.eurodog.es (224322)

PET INSURANCE PROTECTAPET. Spain’s leading pet insurance. 965 756 371. www.protectapet.eu (216721)

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-couriers.com or www.pet-couriers.com (206497) ANIMALCOURIERS - A kind, caring, friendly service between Spain/UK. Flights from Malaga or road from Costa del Sol for your Pet Travel. ASK us about SPECIAL FLIGHT DEALS for this summer for your pet to accompany you on a MONARCH FLIGHT back to England to visit the family maybe? www.animalcouriers.com / 0044 1483 200123, 0034 635 155 962 or ask@animalcouriers.com for a quotation. (223230)

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CLASSIFIEDS ACCOMPANY your pets to their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchauffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@petchauffeur.eu (215531)

STUNNING four bedroom villa with pool. La Cerquilla. Only 1,495,000 euros! 951 106 908 REDUCED! 2 bedroom modern townhouse. Nueva Andalucia. ONLY 185,000 euros! 951 106 908

LOOK NO FURTHER for your pet transport. We offer a service to travel with/without your pets/furniture. Pets from GBP295 including vet checks. Various vehicles to cater for your needs. 952 596 213 / 665 150 227 spainukspain@hot mail.com (218548)

REDUCED! Three bedroom villa with pool. Forest Hills, Estepona.

Panoramic sea Views. 950m2 plot.

Only 349,000 Euros! 951 106 908 NUEVA ANDALUCIA LOCATION, LOCATION VILLA FOR SALE. 3 bedroom villa for sale.

Nueva Andalucia - Fantastic position. 10 minutes’ walk to Beach and Puerto Banus. Stunning Panoramic views from 3 Terraces.

10 mins to Golf Courses. 2 mins walk to Bus, Taxi, Bars, Supermarket, Restaurants, Bank and Gym. No need to drive! 3 Double Beds. 2 Baths - 1 en suite. Stunning views from main room.

Swimming Pool. Big garage. Easy to maintain. Low outgoings. Great for all year rentals. Valued at 495,000 Euros direct from owner 440,000 Euros. Mobile No.: 633 904 932 (224496)

PET TRANSPORTATION by road. Complete service from professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat-and-dogworld.com (223161) THE DOG MOVER. Licensed transporters. Two handlers, so never alone. 680 781 699 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.thedog mover.com (220443)

PLUMBING THE Irish plumber for all your plumbing requirements, complete bathroom reforms, all areas covered. 7 days, reasonable rates.

605 206 394 (220154) 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 (215702) PLUMBER: All aspects, gas/electric boilers. Kitchens, bathrooms, repairs & installations. Gary 669 615 334 / 952 576 296 (215706) CITY AND GUILDS, QUALIFIED PLUMBER. All areas covered. Adrian 677 063 272 30 YEARS ON THE COAST. I cover all aspects of plumbing & general maintenance. Graham 607 923 486 (222271)

LOOKING FOR THE BEST OF SPANISH PROPERTIES? Visit www.premiermarbella.com / 952 880 115 (215951)

www.advasolsolutions.com see our main ad under “swimming pools” 951 965 309

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PRO VENT. Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Windows, Glass Curtains creatively designed and expertly fitted. Visit our showroom in La Cala or call 639 727 188 for a free quotation. From inspiration to installation www.joebayley.com

PROPERTY

PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (224404)

POOL TILING REPLACE your broken swimming pool tiles without draining your pool by utilising the very latest in underwater grouting and adhesives, quickly and efficiently. Call Lee at AquaTile Tel. 69 7529 677 www.aquatile.net (207747)

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PROPERTY FOR SALE

EL SOTO DE MARBELLA luxury 3 bedroom duplex penthouse for sale on this superb development with it’s own golf course, gym, sauna, spa and tennis courts plus a very popular on site restaurant.

Fantastic views and quality finish. Price only 275,000 Euros. Contact Paul 627 134 866 STUNNING Four Bedroom Villa with Pool. La Cerquilla. Only 1,495,000 Euros! 951 106 908 (229943)

PROP MAINTENANCE GET your apartment/villa/garden ready for summer. All aspects covered. Coast & campo. 661 717 894 (221329)

PROP MANAGEMENT FAIRWAYS Marbella Property Management, Real Estate, Property Maintenance, letting service.

Tel 693 596 558, info@fair waysmarbella.com, www.fair waysmarbella.com (220344)

PROPERTY TO LET

PUMPS/WELLS 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 (207730)

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NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL REMOVALS Local and International. Full and part loads taken please call 952 816 582 www.fo cus-transport.com (201301)

www.rainbowrealty.es rental properties required for waiting clients. 622 881 029 (221001)

EUROPA SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combi trans.es (220091)

RENT a room in centre Marbella for single or couple. Short term.

622 149 101 (229913)

USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combi trans.es (220091)

EL CHAPARRAL, 1 bedroom apartment, every facility, sea, pool. Large private garden.

952 493 338 / 634 105 369 (220869)

STORAGE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (220091)

APARTMENT and townhouse for rent in Nueva Andalucia from €750. Tel 647 222 295 (229928)

LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (220091) CAR TRANSPORTER, call for excellent rates. Fully insured, professional service. 951 319 320 / email move@freinternational.com / www.focus-transport.com

REDUCED! 2 Bedroom Modern Townhouse. Nueva Andalucia.

ONLY 185,000 Euros! 951 106 908 (229943)

LONG/SHORT term rentals. Villas, townhouses, apartments, penthouses. Prices from €200/month.

664 686 653 / 634 017 986 damisa123@yahoo.es (229837)

JDS EURO TRANSPORT. Email: jdstransport@outlook.com / 0034 637 066 114 / 0044 7884 908929 (224382)

MARQUES DE ATALAYA, luxury resale 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with spa & gym / www.marquesdeatalayaresales. com / 0034 671 174 408

MONTE DUQUESA, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, kitchen, large diner, apartment to rent. Either short term €500 per week or long term €500 pcm. 661 233 837 (223129)

BEACHSIDE APARTMENTS MARBELLA. www.immomarbella.com.

Call Patricks Properties 691 320 710 (215749)

MODERN villa, Mijas Costa. Pool, garage, 6 bed, furnished 1,600 euros pm. 627 192 185 (229944)

BENATALAYA! Two Bedroom. Middle floor, West Facing. Only 249,000 Euros! 951 106 908

REDUCED! Three bedroom villa with pool. Forest Hils, Estepona.

Panoramic sea views. 950m2 plot.

Only 349,000 euros! 951 106 908 (229842)

IF you are special like-minded people and not afraid of a 1km uphill track, read on! All legal, fenced 4,000m2 with large villa.

Swimming pool, detached guest room, double garage, €99,000.

Interested? 647 776 217 (229939)

MARBELLA ELVIRIA www.luxu ryvillaforsale.co.uk (229840) WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas.

Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (220102) PLOT FOR SALE - Los Flamingos, magnificent sea views 1414 m2. 629 907 476 (220346)

MARBELLA APARTMENT Rentals.

Telephone 622 571 040 kingscastlemarbella@gmail.com (229585) MARBELLA, Los Arqueros Golf.

Small studio in villa with kitchenette & bathroom. €350. 644 132 738 (229838) LONG TERM RENTALS. Super prices, no commission. Apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas, shops, offices, bars, restaurants, warehouses, industrial estates.

Coast & inland. Tlf 679 111 522 (220958)

PROPERTY WANTED FINNISH real estate agency urgently requires properties that are for sale in Benalmadena, Torremolinos and Fuengirola for our international clients. Tel 654 397 776 (209706)

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CAR TRANSPORT AND RECOVERY. UK-SPAIN-UK. Established 5 years. Do you need your car transported?

We also transport boats, plant and machinery. Fully insured.

Call Steve on 0044 7961 988424 or email sunshinecar transport@talktalk.net (220965)

BANK REPOSSESSIONS. GUADALMINA 2 bed, 2 bath. €123,800. MIJAS penthouse 2 bed, 1 bath €72,000. 12 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 33,000m2 of land in Coin €499,000. E-mail us: info@marbellainland.com / 649 576 163 (215984)

NUEVA ANDALUCIA. Newly refurbished beautiful 2 beds, 2 baths, flat for holiday let.

633 215 161 (220870)

TORREBLANCA REDUCED, Townhouse, 3 double beds, with parking and comm pool.

Now 167,000€. Call 654 579 780 (229979 )

ELVIRIA, MARBELLA. Spacious duplex apartment, 1st floor, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Excellent condition. 8 minutes’ walk to the best beaches. Near shops. €190,000. No agents. 654 396 652 / 600 473 683 (229909)

WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM is always looking for realistically priced inland properties to sell to our interested buyers.

Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (220102)

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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) 15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 8th August.

Space available each way. Tel. 639 928 090 (224780) INTERNATIONAL and European Removals. Expert removals worldwide. www.universalremovals.com Tel: 951 247 834 (229718) UK - SPAIN - Anywhere Europe! Masses of experience.

New clean vehicles. Insured with Royal Sun Alliance. Genuinely CARING service. FULL and / Part moves. ONLINE QUOTES!! www.bmceuro pean.com Tel: UK 08456 443 784 / ES 634 344 787 FIND US ON FACEBOOK! (207584) 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 (220948)

PROFESSIONAL LOCAL REMOVALS AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 1/2 DAY FROM €90. FULL DAY FROM €175. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FORTNIGHTLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE TO UK AND EUROPE (INCL SCOTLAND). WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 / EMAIL GARYMOVEIT@YAHOO.CO.UK (223011)

MAN AND VAN VAN AND MAN. Removals, clearances. Experienced and 100% reliable. €20 per hr. Paul 622 793 989 (220139) MANVAN REMOVALS €20 / hour, 3 vans available. House clearances. Storage from €10 / week. Tel David 696 810 618 (208088) 2 MEN, Van €30 hour. Always on time 651 081 610 (220004) MAN & VAN Removals and transport, all areas covered 100% reliable 952 816 582 (224878) THE VAN MAN. Cheap and cheerful. €20 per hour. 677 251 025 (215820) MAN & VAN. 100% reliable. 637 066 114 / 695 060 154 (224382)

STORAGE REMOVAL BOXES Large, med, wardrobe, bubble wrap, tape, collect or delivered. Local and international removals also undertaken. 952 239 110 / 632 702 306

ROLLER SHUTTERS ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland.

655 825 931 (224771) 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@aceof shades.es (101730)

SECURITY WIRELESS, Neat, Photo, Video, 24hr security links. klloyd7@gmail.com / 661 219 469 (229954)

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CARPENTRY 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 (202841)

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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 (222263)

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 judeinspain@hotmail.com (223152)

SIGNS & DESIGNS CHANGE THE COLOUR OF YOUR CAR WITH A VEHICLE WRAP! Plus all types of Signage & Embroidered Workwear www.signstudiospain.com 952 796 299 / 639 133 135 (218606)

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SIGNS & DESIGNS SHOP signs, vehicle signs, banners, window signs, 952 930 547, 603 464 582, www. signdsign1.com (215579)

SITUATIONS VACANT DO YOU CARE? If so, why not join our team of carers who work in the UK. Earn from £910 £1372 for 2 weeks. Good written/spoken English/ British or EU Passport required. Contact Sandra on 658 965 204 or email s.field@consultuscare.com.

WE are looking for building contractors. 634 079 898

SITUATIONS VACANT PART TIME chef required for friendly, fun pub in El Chaparral (Mijas Costa). Snack/Pub grub menu. Excellent working conditions & extra bonuses for the right person. Must be enthusiastic with a good work ethic & English as a first language. Call 952 493 409 to arrange interview (After 11:30 AM). (229830) WE are looking for Belgian telemarketers. Very good commission, for more information: 722 708 887 (229902)

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MARBELLA - BAR STAFF & CHEF WANTED for busy Irish bar, phone 634 787 655. CVs to info@caffreysbar.com (229931) Tired of travelling to work to the same old telemarketing job? 10 Native English speaking Telemarketers required to work from home and no selling involved. 1400 euros basic salary, weekly bonuses & commissions, OTE 1600 to 1800 per month. Full training provided at our bookings office in Marbella. Please send your CVs to totaljobsspain@gmail .com (229922)

SWIMMING POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE, repairs, friendly, reliable service. Estepona, Malaga, inland re-grouts, heaters. 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 www.sparklenripple.net (222393) T3 www.perfectpools.es. Maintenance, repairs, professional and reliable service, all areas from €70 per month. info@perfectpools.es.

650 348 785 (222276) POOL safety fencing, covers, heating, reforms, regrouts, construction, accessories www.advasolsolutions.com 951 965 309 / 664 871 133 (224947)

CONSTRUCTION / MAINTENANCE AFFORDABLE POOL MAINTENANCE - Professional maintenance from only €80 per month (exc. chemicals) Call Splash Pools on 952 591 053 - open 8am to 4pm (229605)

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 (224320)

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 (215504)

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TENNIS DO you have your own (non-play) tennis court? Would you like a game 2 or 3 times a week? Do you live near Riviera del Sol? Good level of ability. Gerard 619 884 918 (229827)

THERAPISTS LIFE COACHING, stress, depression, other problems. 24 years experience.

Contact 634 369 414 (206835) STOP smoking today, lose weight with hypnotherapist. Fuengirola or home visits. Contact Howard on 673 210 237 or via www.verdesinet (229920) PSYCHOLOGIST: Depression, panic attacks, hypnosis. Dr Frank Stahl. Tel: 609 503 021 (224783)

TILING TILING AND REFORMATION of kitchens/bathrooms. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (222271) THE TILE WIZARD. Professional tiling service. Bathrooms, kitchens, terraces, design and install. We do it all. Call 637 382 599 (229932)

CLASSIFIEDS TRANSLATIONS OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS. ALL LANGUAGES. TEL. 654 613 094 sanpedrotranslations@gmail.com (222109) INTERPRETER, a price you’re happy with. Susan 640 558 148 (224482) 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 (220220)

TROPHIES LASER ENGRAVED Trophies, Prizes, quality glass engraving service, competitive prices, with 40 years experience. Trophies, medal, badges from 1€. THE SPORTS SHOP, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 473 530 (222291)

TUITION MATHS TUITION. Maths graduate, 6 years international school experience. €35/hour + €10 to travel. sjrobert@tcd.ie (221428) SPAIN needs English teachers!

Get qualified now! 4-week TEFL courses in Malaga. Accredited by Trinity College and the British Council. www.tefl-in-spain / 951 956 784 / info@tefl-in-spain.com (221032)

TV & VIDEO MR NICESKY TV. BBC 1, 2 & 3, ITV, CH4. From 299 euros. No monthly fees. Tel James: 652 023 012 (229723) 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) DIGI BOXES SKY+HD. Retrieve Missing Channels.

New/used boxes unbeatable prices inc warranty. Tel 653 061 472 (224964) UKIPTV – 40 + UK Channels. 20 + Radio Stations. Free 14 day Catch-up. Contact Europe’s Leading IPTV Provider to obtain our limited timem offer. Special Offer: STB €129.95. Monthly Cost €14.95. Prices exclude IVA. www.UKEXPATTV.com / Tel. 951 063 888 Quote SP101 (221708) www.euroweeklynews.com

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WASHING MACHINE

REPAIRS WASHING machine repairs.

No fix No fee. Call Joe: 686 271 836 (224846)

WEBSITES LEAD GENERATION, Fresh Data, Google, Facebook, Web Design and Hosting. itviper@mail.com.

James 672 519 371 (229941) 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 (229689)

UPHOSLTERY CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST,RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (220839)

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 (220231)

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Next leap forward in turbo technology to make Audi TDI even more sporty

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WENTY FIVE years after the invention of the TDI engine, Audi is now taking the next big step and making the diesel engine ‘even more emotional and sporty.’

In addition to the classic exhaust gas turbocharger, the electric biturbo is being introduced with a second charger arranged in series.

Instead of a turbine wheel, it contains a small electric motor that applies a maximum drive power of seven kW to accelerate the compressor wheel to maximum speed within 250 milliseconds. That means the turbo power will come in smoothly and quickly even at low speeds.

The electric compressor is downstream of the intercooler. At very low engine speeds and thus correspondingly low exhaust gas energy at the turbocharger, the bypass valve closes and the air is routed to the electric compressor.

Audi has built two technology studies with the electric biturbo: The Audi A6 TDI concept is equipped with the new 3.0 TDI monoturbo; the Audi RS 5 TDI concept with the 3.0 TDI biturbo.

AUDI TDI: Now with an even more emotional and sporty engine.

In steadystate - no additional impetus - the monoturbo produces a constant 240 kW (326 hp) and 650 Nm (479.4 lb-ft) of torque, the latter between 1,500 and 3,500 rpm. The electric compressor fills the gap in the torque curve below this range and provides for fast response and excellent elasticity. Acceleration from 60 to 120 km/h in sixth gear is reduced from 13.7 to 8.3 seconds.

The modified V6 biturbo in the Audi RS 5 TDI concept is even more impressive. It produces 283 kW (385

hp), and peak torque of 750 Nm (553.2 lb-ft) is available between 1,250 and 2,000 rpm.

The electric compressor provides for tremendous power when starting off. If the driver stays on the

accelerator, 100 km/h (62.1 mph) is reached in roughly four seconds. Boost pressure is available immediately after each change of gear thanks to the intelligent interplay between the two turbochargers.

The most impressive aspect of both technology studies, however, is the rapid, nearly seamless development of power even at low engine speeds. The strengths of the electric biturbo lie exactly where they make the most sense in everyday driving.

It eliminates the need for constant downshifting, keeping engine speeds low. Sporty drivers will really appreciate the passing power and immediate delivery of power when exiting a curve.

McLAREN P1 GTR: Designed and developed using five decades of knowledge.

McLaren’s track version of P1 supercar to be unveiled MCLAREN will use its presence at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to showcase its

ultimate track-focused model, the McLaren P1 GTR, in design concept form.

Conceived in response to requests from buyers of the road legal McLaren P1 for a track focused edition of their car, and available for purchase only to this group as a fully comprehensive programme to include driving events, training and vehicle support, the McLaren P1 GTR will go into production in June 2015.

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Nissan Safety Shield technologies win the ‘Safety Award’ category in the UK NISSAN’S suite of Safety Shield technologies has won the ‘Safety Award’ category at the annual Auto Express awards in London, UK. The judges from Britain’s biggest motoring weekly were impressed by the comprehensive protection offered by the collection of Safety Shield technologies and commended the way it had introduced premium brand safety standards to the mass market.

Nissan’s innovative Safety Shield - available on the Nissan Note, Juke, Qashqai, X-Trail and the forthcoming Pulsar - comprises up to seven advanced technologies to set new standards for accident avoidance and protection for mainstream car buyers namely: Driver Attention Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition, Forward

SAFETY SHIELD: Setting new standards for accident avoidance and protection for mainstream cars.

Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Moving Object Detection and High Beam Assist.

Presenting the awards at the ceremony at the Connaught Rooms in London, Steve Fowler, Editor-in-Chief of Auto Express, said: “Nissan’s Safety Shield

technologies bring a world of reassurance to today’s car buyers. Features that were previously the preserve of much more expensive cars have been made more accessible on a range of affordable cars, with some clever thinking and superadvanced gadgets."

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Shield’s top prize, was the allnew Nissan Qashqai - praised for its overall quality along with its extensive list of advanced technology and safety features and awarded the Best Crossover honour.

Andy Palmer, Nissan’s Chief Planning Officer, said: “Nissan has a history of democratising technology; bringing features

from luxury cars to the mass market. We believe this is especially important when safety is involved and I’m delighted our efforts have been recognised by Auto Express. Safety Shield is an important step towards Nissan’s goal of achieving ‘zero fatalities’ in vehicles with the help of technology.”

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Ricciardo wins a superb Hungar From Back Page • For the first time ever New Zealand lost a Rugby 7s game - beaten in the final by South Africa.

• And as you read these notes hopefully Adam Gemili will be celebrating gold in the 100m.

• Five Scots won gold in Judo - Sarah Adlington, Euan Burton, sisters Kimberley and Louise Renicks and Chris Sherrington. Three English judo stars, Nekoda Davis, Ashley McKenzie and Colin Oates also won gold on the mat as did Natalie Powell from Wales.

FORMULA ONE - Last Sunday’s superb Hungarian Grand Prix was won

by Aussie Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) with a stellar drive. Second was Spain’s Fernando Alonso and third Lewis Hamilton who started at the back (from the pit lane) after his Mercedes caught fire during qualifying. Nico Rosberg (4th in Hungary) leads Hamilton by 11 points in the driver’s championship.

And I say let the ‘driver’ drive the car not the team after another Rosberg moan! Next race: Spa, Belgium, August 24.

CRICKET - The third England-India Test started at Southampton’s Rose Bowl on Sunday and if it goes the

This is the events programme for the last four days of the Commonwealth Games: Today Athletics (15 events) Badminton (56) Bowls (24) Cycling (2) Diving (4) Gymnastics (5) Hockey (6) Netball (2) Squash (32) Table Tennis (92) Weightlifting (1) Wrestling (82) Friday Athletics (14) Badminton (20) Bowls (6) Boxing (26) Diving (4) Gymnastics (5) Hockey (5)

Netball (2) Squash (10) Table Tennis (10) Saturday Athletics (9) Badminton (15) Boxing (13) Diving (4) Hockey (5) Netball (2) Squash (6) Table Tennis (10) Weightlifting (4) Sunday Badminton (5) Cycling (2) Hockey (2) Netball (2) Squash (4)

distance, will finish today. England, who drew the first Test but lost the second, started well, captain Alastair Cook (95) and Gary Ballance (with his third century of the year) having excellent first innings knocks.

Jimmy Anderson has taken more wickets (230) than any other bowler in

JUDO: Sarah Adlington won a gold medal.

England, and the quickie is second only to Ian Botham (364 to 383) with most wickets for England, home and abroad.

Earlier this month, Stuart Broad (28 years, 23 days) became the second young-est Englishman to reach the milestone of 250 Test wickets. Botham was 26 years, 355 days when he did it.

Wicketkeeper Matt Prior has conceded 771 byes in Test matches. Only Mark

Boucher (SA) has conceded more (786).

SPORTS SHORTS: • Steven Gerrard (114 England caps) and Philipp Lahm (113 games for Germany) have retired from international football.

• Frank Lampard, 648 appearances and 211 goals for Chelsea, has joined New York City (MLS).

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rian Grand Prix STEVEN GERRARD: Retired from international football.

FRANK LAMPARD: Has joined New York City.

• Liverpool’s new signing Adam Lallana will miss the first month of the new season, at least.

• Manchester United beat LA Galaxy 70 before 87,000 fans in the USA in Louis Van Gaal’s first game in charge.

• QPR’s new centre-back pairing of Rio Ferdinand and Steven Caulker lined up together in last week’s 2-0 friendly defeat by Red Bull Leipzig in Germany.

• Colombian World Cup goalkeeper David Ospina is set to leave Nice for Arsenal.

• Italy’s Vicenzo Nibali won the 2014 Tour de France cycle race by a mile.

• Record-breaking London Broncos have lost all of their 22 Rugby Super League games this season.

• The ‘Glorious Goodwood’ racing festival ends on Saturday.

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DID YOU KNOW? * US tennis star Billy Jean King won 39 Grand Slam titles; her younger brother, Randy, was a baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. * Yannick Noah won the French Open in 1983; his son played for Chicago Bulls in the NBA and his father, Zacharie, was a professional footballer for Cameroon.

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Games take off in Scotland

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COMMONWEALTH GAMES - The closing ceremony takes place at 10pm (Spanish time) on Sunday,

thus bringing to an end 11 days of great sporting entertainment for over a million spectators live at various Glasgow/Scotland venues and a few billion more watching on worldwide TV. Games Facts: • At the start of this week, 24 out of the 71 competing countries had won at least one medal.

• Scottish swimmers Hannah Miley and Ross

Murdoch ‘raised the roof’ when winning gold in the pool, likewise England’s Adam Peaty and Fran Halsall, the latter bagging two golds.

• Alastair Brownlee and brother Jonny took gold and silver in the men’s triathlon, while Jodie Stimpson and Vicky Holland claimed a bronze in the women’s race. And then all four English athletes entered, and won,

the first-ever triathlon relay.

• Tandem cyclists Neil Fachie and Craig MacLean (Scotland) and Sophie Thornhill and Helen Scott (England) have all won two golds, while Joanna Rowsell and Laura Trott (England) gained an individual golds but Sir Bradley Wiggins and his colleagues had to settle for silver in the team pursuit.

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(Australia) and Flomena Cheyech Daniel (Kenya) won the men’s and women’s marathon gold medals.

• England’s two shooters, Steven Scott and Charlotte Kerwood, also collected gold gongs.

• Thirteen-year-old Erraid Davies who trains in a 13ft x 6ft pool, won bronze in the 100m Parabreast stroke final.

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