Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 20 - 26 November 2014 Issue 1533

NO MORE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN!

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INDEX News 1 - 62 Finance 63 - 68 Letters 69 Leapy Lee 72 Daily TV 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88 Time Out 91 - 94 Health & Beauty 95 - 98 Food 99 - 105 Homes & Gardens 106 Property 107 - 112 Gibraltar 113 Services 114 - 118 Classifieds 119 - 127 Motoring 128 - 131 Sport 134 - 136

SLOW PROTEST: Taxi drivers caused traffic to ground to a halt on the motorway.

Costa cabbies strike chaos

TRAFFIC ground to a halt on motorways outside Malaga City yesterday morning as striking cabbies took over the roads in protest.

Taxis from all over the coast including groups from Fuengirola, Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Mijas, Nerja, Marbella, Estepona and Manilva gathered outside Martin Carpena sports pavilion in Malaga before taking to the roads at a snail’s pace.

Costa del Sol cabbies had announced their intention the previous week to strike

on Wednesday November 19 as all previous attempts to get the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s attention had failed.

Protests are over proposed changes in regulations regarding pick-ups from airports, train stations and ports in Andalucia.

The project - which is only supported by Malaga City cabbies - would no longer allow passengers to order taxis in advance from other areas to collect them upon arrival in Malaga.

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Day trips FUENGIROLA Council are organising trips to Cuevas Bajas on December 7 and Estepa on December 13.

Anyone interested can sign up at the town hall from Monday November 24.

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Prison for Isabel Pantoja ISABEL PANTOJA, singer and ex-girlfriend of Julian Muñoz former Marbella mayor - must go to prison and serve her sentence.

Malaga Provincial Courts rejected the singer’s appeal on Wednesday November 19 and gave her three days following reception of the official notification - which can take a

day or two - to voluntarily present herself at a prison of her choice for the two year sentence she was given for money laundering.

Pantoja had requested not to be sent to prison until an appeal she has made to the Constitutional Court was studied in a final attempt to avoid being put behind bars.

She also asked if the request was not met she be allowed 30 days to put her family and professional matters in order.

Yet the provincial court agreed with the public prosecutor and rejected suspension of the sentence and noted that the accused shows no sign of repentance and must also serve as an example.

Photo by Guinness World Records.

New routes VUELING airline have announced their intention to add four new routes from Malaga next summer to Bordeaux, Zurich, Menorca and Fuerteventura.

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Brazilian music A CONCERT by Brasileirinho group and a guided tour of Corominas megalithic necropolis site in Estepona will be held on November 29 at 8pm. Tickets at €10 are available from 654 711 715 or info@acudeestepona.com.

Park improvements SELWO owners Parques Reunidos group announced they will be spending €200m over the next three years on improving their parks with an aim to attracting an extra two million visitors per year.

Fatal accident TWO women died last week when an Australian woman allegedly under the influence of alcohol and driving on the wrong side of the motorway crashed into their car.

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Stolen bike

A 45-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in Malaga after selling a municipal rental bicycle belonging to the city’s transport company - which he claimed to have no idea was stolen - for €40 at a boot sale.

Marbella Xmas MARBELLA’S streets will be lit up for the festive season after the switch-on of the Christmas lights on November 28 at 8pm on Avenida Ramon y Cajal.

Santa’s Grotto will also open, serving up hot chocolate and doughnuts.

Busy weekend

Travel agents meet MORE than 200 travel agents are attending a conference this weekend at Malaga’s Museo Picasso auditorium to analyse the market. Miguel Fluxa, president of Iberostar Hoteles group, will give a talk on the first day.

Classic cars CLASSIC cars between 50 and 60-years-old will be on display today (Thursday) by Mercacentro in Fuengirola while on Friday cars over 100years-old will travel the town’s streets all morning and gather at the port around mid-day.

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MORE than 70,000 visitors are expected this weekend at Malaga’s Palacio de Ferias y Congresos for three simultaneous events: SIMed Mediterranean Real Estate weekend, Second Hand Car weekend and an Outlet Fair.

WORLD BEATER: Kinumi Cati, the Spanish videogamer.

Spain leading in gamers’ world

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WO very determined Spanish videogame players have made it into the Guinness World Records 2015 Gamer’s Edition - known to fans as the ‘gaming bible.’

Released this month, the book recognises the world’s most staggering records from the hugely popular world of video gaming, such as ‘Fastest Car in a Videogame,’ ‘Most Game of the Year Awards’ and ‘Most Costly Pac-Man Game.’

Featured among the pages of the book are two Spanish gaming enthusiasts who have immersed themselves so much in their respective hobbies that they are now world record beaters.

Quote of the Week It’s necessary to explain to the banks that the most important thing is that a family don’t sleep on the streets,’ said Pablo Iglesias, leader of the fast-growing Podemos political party, when talking about the question of home evictions.

Twenty-seven-year-old Rodrigo Martin Santos, from Madrid, holds the record for the ‘Largest Collection of Tomb Raider Memorabilia,’ with a total of 2,383 game-related pieces from the popular videogame and movie series.

And 16-year-old Hecaterina Kinumi Iglesias, from Vigo, holds not only one world record, but two. The gamer, model and singer is the world record holder for the ‘Longest Videogame Marathon on Final Fantasy’ (38 hours and 6 minutes), and ‘Longest Videogame Marathon on World of Warcraft (29 hours and 31 minutes).

Known in the virtual world as ‘Kinumi Cati,’ Iglesias said she took on the marathon endurance sessions to be known as a “good gamer.”

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Number of the week

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billion is the amount that will be paid out in prizes should all tickets for Spain’s national Christmas lottery known as ‘El Gordo’ - be sold before the draw on December 22.

Flamenco finish THE highly successful Benalmadena Flamenco Week finishes on Friday, November 21, with a final celebration by local flamenco artists at Salvador Rueda School on Calle Bejar. Tickets are €10.

Violent relations MALAGA policemen arrested a 31-year-old woman who allegedly held a knife to her mother’s throat and threatened to kill her, ignoring a previous restraining order.

Parking app A FREE mobile application called DisabledPark will allow people with disabilities to know the location of the nearest space for disabled people.

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Spanish clothing giant Zara has had to restrict the number of purchases at its stores in Venezuela to five items of clothing per person, per month, in order to cope with high demand.

Low-cost clothing lines have resulted in massive queues at Zara stores in Venezuela and a rationing of stock.

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Tradition or torture? – Bull festival shocks world

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RIGHTENING images of one of Spain’s lesser-known festivals made the pages of several European newspapers this week, showing a terrified young bull charging around a makeshift bullring with burning stakes strapped to his horns. Caked in mud, the pictures of the bull in the dark night illuminated only by the burning balls of tar attached to his head could have come straight from some hellish vision of the Apocalypse.

Clashes between animal rights activists and police brought the Joy of the Bull festival - in Spain’s Soria region - to the attention of the world, with widespread condemnation from most quarters. The annual festival has been deemed a ‘cultural highlight’ in the village of Medinaceli, but has also been called ‘sadistic’ by animal rights group PETA. There has long been debate about

Spain’s treatment of bulls, particularly due to the popularity of bullfighting in the country. Whatever your thoughts on this famous Spanish tradition, most people would share the opinion that the Joy of the Bull festival is no doubt cruel. The bull is taunted and jeered as flaming hot tar burns precariously close to its head. Once the bull is exhausted, he is removed from the ring to be slaughtered and eaten by festival participants.

The debate about bullfighting in Spain will be waged for some time to come, but we think most people with a modicum of common sense would agree that events like the Joy of the Bull festival are in no way fair to the animal. Just because it’s an ancient tradition doesn’t make it okay to torture and frighten a creature in such a manner. Like the majority of outside observers, we think it should be See Page 44 stopped.

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Breakfast with the proud mayor of Marbella MARBELLA Mayor Angeles Muñoz explained how well the town had bounced back from past difficulties, during a recent breakfast meeting.

As she spoke it was obvious just how proud Muñoz is of the town’s progress. Her eyes shone as she explained that tourism expectations had been met and even surpassed in 2014 with a 94 per cent occupancy rate in October, higher even than August 2011.

In fact, the town was recognised in this year’s Tripadvisor Travellers Choice awards as the seventh best holiday destination in Spain.

More hotels aim to stay open over the winter season and the town has been promoting tourism internationally and is currently reaching out to the Chinese market.

Yet tourism is certainly not the only thing that has improved in Marbella.

Confidence is on the rise with new businesses appearing every week and recent statistics gave the town as the seventh best Spanish city for total amounts of property sales, higher than regional capital Malaga.

Taking into account population, Marbella came second with 14.28 transactions per 1,000

inhabitants, beaten only

by Torrevieja with 20 per 1,000.

The town hall team has been working to clear debts left by previous councils and is now able to claim an average of just 34 days’ delay for payment to suppliers.

While the mayor was pleased with the work done by the council, she was quick to stress that there was always room for improvement and promised they would continue to strive to make Marbella the best tourist destination in Spain and the best place to live and work for local residents.

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Recycling for children

WORKSHOPS are to be held in Fuengirola at Parque de España tomorrow, November 21, at 4.30pm, Parque del Sol on Saturday, November 22, at 4.30pm and Parque de Poniente on Sunday, November 23, at 11am to encourage children to recycle.

Chef awards REPRESENTATIVES from Le Cordon Bleu cuisine educational centre are visiting cookery schools in Malaga today, Thursday November 20, to invite students to take part in a competition to win a scholarship to the renowned centre.

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Woman to stand trial for defrauding lonely pensioner LOCAL POLICE in Malaga have detained a woman for allegedly defrauding a man of €15,000.

The investigation that led to her arrest was launched after the police learned that the 80-yearold man was living alone in his home in a terrible state of neglect.

It appears the alleged fraudster met her victim last year at a bar and offered to take care of him and clean his house, but she only did this on two occasions in an

attempt to gain his trust.

She eventually talked the man into letting her look after his retirement pension.

However, instead of doing what she promised she would do, the alleged fraudster – who is approximately 30 years younger than the victim – would reportedly use his money to feather her own nest and even incurred debts estimated at €1,577, according to online newspaper malagahoy.es.

The 80-year-old started

having financial problems and would even find it hard to afford meals.

Malagahoy.es reported that he would be forced to skip dinners and did not have money to eat on Sunday or on holidays.

During a house search conducted at the alleged fraudster’s residence, the police seized three bankbooks in the man’s name, €300 in cash, several bank receipts and a mobile phone contract.

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HOTELS: Investment to boost tourism industry.

Costa hotels invest SIXTY Costa del Sol hotels will be undergoing renovation work this winter to improve facilities following encouraging results for 2014.

Costa del Sol Hoteliers Association (Aehcos) president Jose Carlos

Escribano explained that a total of €84 million is to be spent by the hotels, which consider that times are finally improving for the sector and aim to adapt their facilities to meet new demands.

Junta to launch ambitious plan to improve tourism quality THE Junta de Andalucia regional government is to launch a six-year €20million plan to improve tourism services provided to holidaymakers visiting the Costa del Sol. The announcement was made by Tourism and Trade Councillor Rafael Rodriguez last Tuesday

(November 18). The ambitious project is to focus on improving the management of services, the use of new technologies, tourist security, and on measures to protect the environment and create new jobs in the tourism sector.

“We want Andalucia to stand out for its tourism quality, because this is the only way we can be competitive today, tomorrow and six years from now. We want holidaymakers to think of Andalucia as an excellent tourist destination,” said Rodriguez.

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In good voice for the festive season MIJAS Town Hall Foreigners Department will be holding its traditional Christmas concerts on November 29 and December 12.

The first will be held on the first day of La Cala’s International Christmas Fair - which runs from November 29 to December 14 – at 5pm with a programme of

Christmas classics and sing-along songs by The International Music Society Choir in La Cala Town Hall theatre.

On December 12, the Tapas Choir will offer a varied programme of modern and classic Christmas carols at 7pm at Mijas Village Town Hall.

The Foreigners Department will be offering a free drink and Spanish Christmas cake to all participants for a toast to a Happy Christmas and a better New Year at both concerts.

The department has been organising the event since 1985.

“When we first started organising this concert, it was the only one of its kind in Malaga, and foreigners who had decided to stay in Spain for the Christmas period, would come from all over the province to feel the Christmas Spirit,” comMIJAS Council is looking for volunteer groups to help replenish fire-ravaged mented Ana Skou, areas. department co-ordinator.

Volunteers are asked to contact the town hall’s Environmental Department to Concerts are free of take part in planting days, which will be arranged at weekends from 9.30am charge but advance onwards. booking is required due Plants donated by Malaga Provincial Council last month will be used to to limited seating at replenish areas attacked by fire in Mijas, the worst affected part of the province frd@mijas.es or on 952 in recent years.

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Rubbish reminder PRUNING season has produced sights that Mijas Council believed to be a thing of the past.

Local Police Department councillor Juan Carlos Gonzalez reminded residents and communities in the area to take debris from pruning to the La Cala refuse and recycling centre.

The councillor complained that people still throw their garden refuse in streams, carparks and other public areas regardless of the fact that Mijas is lucky enough to have a specific refuse and recycling centre in La Cala.

Gonzalez explained that police officers are keeping an eye on communities and areas where refuse has been known to be dumped in the past and commented that the refuse centre does not charge to dispose of rubbish.

Anyone disposing incorrectly of gardening rubbish and debris may face a fine of up to €750.

Malaga fans prepare DANISH actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau will attract crowds of fans to Malaga during filming of Domino, a European co-production to be recorded next spring.

Best known for his role as the irresistible Jamie Lannister in Game of Thrones, the actor will be the great attraction of the new film that aims to create a thriller-road movie mix with a jihadist terrorism background.

The international film is to be directed by Norwegian director Hans Petter Moland and filming will be split between Copenhagen, Brussels, Bruges and Malaga, where Andalucian production company Maestranza Films confirmed that locations in the port and La Maestranza bullring have been chosen to represent old Al Andalus.

In fact the story covering terrorist threats across Europe by Islamic fundamentalists ends in Malaga, where the star Nikolaj CosterWaldau is expected to be received as passionately by fans as he was during recent filming of the show’s fifth season in Sevilla.

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THE Gaucin Christmas Fair is celebrating its 21st anniversary.

The popular market is on Saturday 29 and Sunday November 30 from 10am - 5pm at the convent in Gaucin.

The event, with more than 45 places booked, will offer a wide range of Christmas goodies, cards, gifts and decorations, with local artists and visiting artisans from as far as Sevilla selling their arts and crafts.

PAD Gaucin will be represented raising money for Gaucin animal welfare.

Lunches will be served with a bar and tea and coffee available throughout the day with live music from Marcus Myers.

More information: 677 054 284.

No dogs allowed in the convent.

Christmas is coming soon!

MALAGA Council has announced that the city’s Christmas lights will be officially switched on on Friday November 28.

Spanish singer Chenoa will be at the event starting at 6pm at

the Plaza de la Constitucion After the lights are switched on, Cadena 100 radio will be organising a concert at 7.30pm in collaboration with the council.

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Improving beaches ESTEPONA Council has reached an agreement with Maderas Menur SL to supply €106,992 worth of equipment for the town’s beaches.

Councillor Pilar Fernandez Figares said a lot of the equipment which is to include special sun-beds, walking frames and crutches - will be for use during assisted bathing programmes during July and August for people with reduced

mobility. Beaches will also be improved by the addition of two sets of wooden exercise equipment, two net climbing frames for children, three lifeguards’ surveillance chairs and 94 lights.

The councillor stressed that although work intensifies on the beaches during summer months, the council works all year round to ensure they are kept in excellent condition.

Shoe thieves detained TWO men aged 28 and 32 were arrested a few days ago in possession of goods stolen from premises on Guadalhorce industrial estate in Malaga.

National Police officers had stopped the vehicle in which the men were travelling and discovered they both had criminal records and the driver had lost his licence.

Inside the vehicle they found 192 pairs of shoes and 119 hair clippers which had been reported stolen during a break-in.

A subject for discussion BENALMADENA Decorative and Fine Arts Society (DFAS) will be discussing the controversial National Theatre building on the banks of the Thames.

The Denys Lasdun designed

structure has featured in both top 10 and worst 10 buildings in London lists.

The debate is at Benahavis Town Hall. Doors open at 5.30pm, talk at 6.30pm on Tuesday November 25.

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Wine festival TORREMOLINOS will host the fifth edition of the Mediterranean Wine and Food Fair this Saturday, November 22. The fair will take place between 11am and 8pm at the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones.

Doisneau show AN exhibition of the work of famous French photojournalist Robert Doisneau will be on show at La Termica cultural centre in Malaga until January 7. He is best known for his 1950 photo ‘Kiss at the Town Hall’.

Xmas market TWO days of food, shopping and Christmas fun will be held at Marbella Golf Country Club Christmas market this weekend, November 22 and 23. It is open from 2pm to 7pm.

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Prison for councillor FORMER Marbella councillor for Grupo Independiente Liberal Francisco Javier Lendinez is to serve a fouryear prison sentence for passive bribery and fraud, as part of the ‘Malaya’ case against corruption in Marbella.

Lendinez - councillor from 1999 until 2003 - was detained in October 2013 at Barajas airport in Madrid.

He has also been disqualified from public office for eight years and sentenced to pay a €24,000 fine.

The Court, however, acquitted him of embezzlement of public funds and of misappropriation.

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Antiviolence day IN CONCERT: Performing various choruses.

Classical music

LOVERS of classical music are invited to a series of Christmas concerts by The Choir and Orchestra, Collegium Musicum Costa del Sol. Conducted by Annemarie Philipps, the first concert is on Sunday, December 14, in Benalmadena Costa, at 8pm in the Church of Our Lady of Carmen (near Bonanza Square).

The second concert is on Tuesday,

December 16 at 9pm in the Church of the Encarnacion (Marbella Old Town).

The programme will consist of various choruses from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and Bruch’s Concerto No 1 for Violin and Orchestra. This was performed for the first time in 1868 and remains today one of the most performed concertos in the violin repertoire.

Soloist will be Geoffrey Silver from the UK who for over two decades has been performing across Dirty Little Secrets and Mario Ross, a the UK and abroad as a tombola and raffle, stalls and soloist. He was recently refreshments at the event in Avda. described in the British Arroyo Hondo from 11.30am to 5pm on press as ‘a prodigious talent.’

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The fair spirit of Christmas THE Diabetic support group of Mijas La Cala Lions is holding a fair called The Spirit of Christmas at the Sensara Resort, Benalmadena.

There will be live entertainment from

A NUMBER of events this week mark November 25, International Day against Violence towards Women in Fuengirola, and eight strategic areas will be illuminated in purple.

Under the motto ‘Vaccinate yourself against gender violence,’ the town will be holding talks, workshops, plays, exhibitions and a large central event at Parque de España this Sunday, November 23.

Eight strategic points in town including the Sohail castle are lit-up in purple the official colour for the international awareness day - this week, while the town hall building wears a giant white ribbon.

The event on Sunday is to run from 11am to 2pm with activities including workshops and presentation of a mascot for the see page 57 campaign.

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A sport for everyone GOLF is for everyone.

That is the message from Jack Nusbaum, the founder of SIGA, an association for physically and mentally impaired golfers.

And to prove it, he started the Para Golfers Tour in 2013, and it has just held its sixth event at the Parador Golf course, Malaga.

Twenty players took to the nine-hole par-three course for the event, with players coming not only from local Asociación de Padres de

CELEBRATING: Participants in the Para Golfers Tour with their trophies.

Descapacitados, Serranía de Churriana, but also from as far afield as La Linea, Cadiz.

Three times a year people with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in the tournament, thanks to Jack’s tireless work.

Some of the participating sponsors are Club La Costa World, La Cala de Mijas Lions Club, Malaga Costa del Sol

Tourist Board, and the Euro Weekly News.

The Sight Impaired Golfers Association (SIGA) was set up by Jack in late 1993 to give people who may never have considered playing golf the opportunity to try the sport. SIGA is not just an organisation for the visually impaired, it has set up the tour for people with a whole range of impairments.

Jack said: “It is just wonderful to see the players out there, having a wonderful time. The great thing is it gives people with impairments something different to do.”

He added: “My thanks go to everyone who has helped make this a reality.

When you see these wonderful people out on the course it makes all the work worth it.”

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Sunday Lunch in style with live music at MC Café

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C CAFÉ, the brasserie style restaurant of the Marbella Club Hotel, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner within informal, yet elegant surroundings.

Now that winter in drawing in, enjoy a fantastic Sunday Lunch with live music and a wonderful set menu. Open seven days a week, MC Café is

always welcoming, and whether you are enjoying a celebratory lunch with family or just a quick coffee and cake with a friend, you will always receive friendly service and quality food.

Every Sunday lunch MC Café has a two/three-course menu for 27€/30€ offering a variety of choices yet always including

the favourite Sunday dish of Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, fresh veg and gravy.

MC Café also has a selection of high quality international wines served by the glass, such as the New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and the French Chateau de Berne, so even if the rest of

your party are not drinking, you can enjoy a quality glass of wine or two.

MC Café is ideal for a business lunch or meeting with friends, and with monthly fashion shows and special

dinners, you can always rely on a wonderful atmosphere, excellent service and, of course, modern delicious cuisine.

Reservations call 952 768 936

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High rent ACCORDING to a new study, Malaga’s Calle Marques de Larios is the ninth most expensive street to rent a shop in the country with monthly prices of €1,800 per square metre.

Cocaine raid THREE people were arrested last week in the La Palmilla area of Malaga City, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Poster prize CHILDREN aged six to 12 registered as Alhaurin de la Torre residents are invited to take part in a competition, open until December 11, to draw the Children’s Theatre poster.

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Hero pulls man to safety from tracks A YOUNG man saved an elderly gentleman who fainted and fell onto the rails at Fuengirola train station last week.

When 24-year-old Juan Jose Jimenez and his younger sister

were on their way up the escalator to leave the station he heard a strange sound and looked round to see a man had fallen and was lying injured on the rails while red lights announced the

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Her best friend Julie summed up this marvellous lady: “She is a really loving, hardworking, gentle, caring mother of two little girls. She has a very close circle of friends Kim, Mandy and another Julie - and I am lucky to be a part of that circle. We are like a little expat family. I wish her a very, very happy birthday, as do all of her special friends who think the world of her.”

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imminent arrival of a train.

A group of people rushed to pull the unconscious 79-year-old man to safety but could not move him.

Jimenez later said: “I didn’t stop to think, I just pushed everyone out of the way and started to pull.

I still don’t know where I found the strength to get him out of danger.”

Once safely back on the platform the man was attended to by waiting passengers and station staff until an ambulance arrived to take him to Costa del Sol hospital.

Emergency services later reported that the man may have suffered a heart attack.

Jimenez later made a short statement asking Adif railway authorities to take note and improve safety measures at the busy station to avoid a repeat of the accident in which the gentleman could well have lost his life.

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Michelin launch in Marbella THE latest version of the world famous Michelin Guide was officially launched in Marbella on Wednesday night with Andalucia’s own superstar chefs cooking up a feast for around 300 guests.

A gala supper prepared

by Marbella’s two-star Michelin chef Dani Garcia and Cadiz chef Angel Leon had guests’ mouths watering during the presentation of the ‘Spain and Portugal Michelin Guide 2015’, at Hotel Los Monteros.

Marbella’s Michelin-star restaurants were represented by Dani Garcia of BiBo Restaurante, Marcos Granda of Skina, and Diego del Rio of El Lago, all participating in keeping guests and VIPs well-fed with contemporary Mediterranean dishes.

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Age Concern plans dinner and lights trip AGE CONCERN in Fuengirola is organising a Christmas dinner and a coach trip to see Malaga’s seasonal lights.

The dinner will be held on December 18 at the Masonic Lodge Los Boliches, costing €25 for a three course meal with half a bottle of wine, including entertainment.

The coach trip to Malaga takes place on December 10, leaving Fuengirola at 5pm and returning at 10pm.

Tickets cost €9.

For more information email acfuengirolay mijas@ageconcernor call espana.org Andrew on 673 545 054.

Age Concern is also recruiting additional

volunteers, so if you feel you’ve got something to offer and have a few spare hours each week, then get in touch via the aforementioned details .

Since September 2014, Age Concern España has been able to offer their services to the older generation of English-speaking residents in the Fuengirola and Mijas Costa areas.

The services they provide include help with shopping, supplying lifts to the doctor’s or hospital or just having a friendly chat.

That help, delivered by volunteers, has a big impact on the lives of their clients.

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Ronda ruins discovery RONDA architect Sergio Valadez was amazed to find ancient ruins under a house he was employed to rebuild. An archaeologist report revealed that the vaults and arches discovered date from between the 13th and 14th centuries.

The council’s cultural department have advised the owner to conserve the unusual ruins, which will be incorporated into the basement of the house.

FUNDRAISERS: Cheque handed to British Legion.

Club presents poppy cheque THE Mijas La Cala Lions held a Christmas fayre at the Hotel Tamisa Golf on Saturday.

During the fayre a cheque for €500 for the Poppy Appeal was presented to the Royal British Legion Mijas Costa Branch.

In the picture Anne Bowles, President of the Lions, is seen giving the cheque to Mike Holmes, President of the RBL Branch, and John Pattison (centre), Chairman of the RBL Branch, surrounded by members of the La Cala Lions.

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THE CAST: The family comedy is on at Salon Varietes in Fuengirola.

Time for some Relative Values

FUENGIROLA theatre Salon Varietes is putting on a performance of Noel Coward’s play Relative Values.

The family comedy runs from Friday November 21 until Tuesday November 25 with performances nightly at 8pm except Sunday when the show is at 7pm.

A comedy of discriminating taste and dirty little secrets, the story is set in 1951 England, where Nigel, the Earl of

Marshwood, woos Hollywood star Miranda Frayle, upsetting both his mother, Countess Felicity of Marshwood, and Miranda’s former love, fellow Hollywood star Don Lucas.

Right before the engagement party to be held at Marshwood, Moxie, the Countess’s personal maid and best friend reveals that Miranda is her estranged sister. Crestwell, the countess’s butler, quickly devises a plan - but an inebriated Lucas’s arrival at Marshwood to try to talk to Miranda causes all chaos to break loose.

Henrik Hagensen directs a talented cast of 10, including Jules Vander, George du Sel, Kirsty Dennis, Terry King, Nicholas Winter, Lisa Teufelberger, Cedric Sayce, Jan Wallis, Mark Shayler DOG owners in Estepona have the chance to show and Kerry Ann Russell. off their pet’s obedience and abilities this Sunday Although adding a bit of November 23 at a new competition. a surprise to the Estepona Council in collaboration with Estepona performance, the Danish Canine Association and Lobeznos Club organise the director promises to be true event which will begin at 10am by the dog park in to the very British playthe Las Mesas area. wright, Noël Coward.

First place winner will receive a trophy while “Coward’s intelligent wit, second and third place winners will be awarded his lovely humour and medals in two separate categories, one for small sarcasm, is like hot breeds and another for medium and large breeds. chocolate on the cold icy Prices to enter are €3 per dog with a €1 discount cake of today’s fast life,” each for second and third dogs belonging to the says Henrik Hagensen. same person.

Book your tickets at Anyone interested in competing can sign up www.salonvarietestheatre. through www.facebook/CANINAESTEPONA or com asociacioncanoinaestepona@gmail.com.

Tel: 952 474 542

La Llamada canine contest

La Cala Lions Christmas party MIJAS La Cala Lions are holding a Christmas party at the El Oceano Beach Hotel on Saturday, December 6 at 7.30pm.

Tickets for the event, which features a

three course dinner, welcome drink and live music cost €32.50 and are available from the Lions’ shop in Calle Torremolinos, La Cala or by calling 677 059 061.

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Online shop is a success

High tea for good cause

ADANA (Association for the Rights of Abandoned Animals), based in Estepona, has raised almost €600 in its first month by selling donated goods online.

ADANA has its own charity shop in Estepona but this is only open in the mornings and therefore not accessible to everyone. The idea evolved to sell some of the larger items from the shop online to make more space. However, while this idea was still in the discussion stage, people began to donate their spare bits and pieces and the online selling site was created.

It has been so successful up to now, that the organisers have not even had the opportunity to sell things from the shop.

If any readers have spare storage space available e.g. empty garage and would like to make this available please contact ADANA’s online shop. Also, more items for sale from the public are always welcome. https://www.facebook.com/pages/ADANA-onlineshop/385462601601948

THE Hotel Kempinski in Estepona is hosting a charity event to raise money for the ‘Asociación Nuevo Futuro de Estepona’ on Wednesday, December 10.

The charity has worked very hard for many years to help children with different kinds of problems who live in the Estepona area.

The Theme will be ‘Día del Te’ ( High Tea day ) and will start at 6pm with many different events including a Christmas Market selling wonderful original gifts for Christmas at very affordable prices.

HOTEL KEMPINSKI: Hosting a charity event to help children in need.

There will be music and Christmas songs from The Funky Vocals singing

group from Fuengirola and a fashion show with beautiful designs from

Join Age Concern Christmas trip to Malaga AGE CONCERN Estepona and Manilva is organising a coach trip to Malaga for a spot of Christmas shopping, or a meal and a look at the fantastic Christmas lights in the city on Tuesday, December 9.

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This trip was very popular last year, so organisers advise people to book early.

The price will be €12 for volunteers and friends of Age Concern, €13 for all other guests.

Reservations can be made by calling 951 318

234 and leaving your details, or by popping into the shop in Calle Zaragoza, Estepona during shop opening hours, Monday to Saturday, 10am to 1.30pm. Payment will be needed by December 2.

Francisco Amaral and the members of Escuela de Diseño de Marbella, Lauriane L’Eplattenier and Raissa Faber.

Entrance is free, with the price of the High Tea being €18 which will include a selection of cakes and different kinds of tea.

For more info at info@eventemmalaga.com +34 637 484 207.

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Gifts galore at Caritas CARITAS will be holding a Christmas bazaar at Marbella’s Palacio de Congresos from November 26-29.

The doors will be open from 11am to 10pm with tickets priced at €1 with proceeds going to the Caritas charity for the needy.

Almost 100 stands will be selling ideal Christmas gifts, and bar and restaurant areas will also be in place with a percentage of proceeds also to be donated to the charity.

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Casino makes an impression AN exhibition of work by Milu Petersen, called Impresionismo Actual, has been presented by the prestigious Kasser Rassu art gallery in Casino Marbella.

Subtle strokes and soft colours shone during the opening event, which included a cocktail party with live music by Negra Mayte. Casino Marbella Marketing Director Montse San Francisco, Managing Director Javier Burgues, Kasser Rassu

ADMIRING ART: Montse San Francisco, Javier Burgues, Shaheh and Maria Helena Pires.

Gallery Director Shaheh, and Milu Petersen’s agent, Maria Helena Pires, joined various collaborators and

Traffic offenders list published A LIST of around 12,000 drivers in Malaga who have outstanding traffic fines has been published by the city hall.

Drivers who may be unaware that they face a fine can check to see if their name appears on the list, published in the official bulletin for Malaga Province.

The list includes the name, vehicle registration number, date of the offence and the amount to be paid.

Published on November 14, any driver whose name appears on the list has 15 days to appeal or pay the fine with a discount of 50 per cent.

Those who fail to pay

within the 15 days could face having their assets embargoed by Malaga City Hall.

The majority of drivers on the list should have received a registered letter by post notifying them of the offence, but in some cases letters were either undelivered or ignored by the driver.

Offences include fines for parking in a blue zone without a ticket (€90), speeding (€100), talking on a mobile phone (€200) and stopping in a bus lane (€200).

The full list can be downloaded from https:// www.bopmalaga.es/. It is ‘Boletin 218’, dated November 14, 2014.

Saintly concert THIS Saturday, November 22, Estepona’s municipal band is holding a concert to honour Saint Cecilia, Patron Saint of Music, at Nuestra Señora del Carmen church.

Due to start at 8pm, entry is free although there is limited space.

The band – directed by Jose Antonio Lopez Camacho – promise an interesting concert entitled Musica Española, during which music by composers including Adam Ferrero, Alvarez Beigbeder, Emilio Cebrian, Ruperto Chapi and Geronimo Gimenez will be performed.

members of the press.

The exhibition is due to run until February 17 next year and can be seen daily from 8pm.

Photographic identification is required to enter the casino.

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Ryanair recruit IRISH low-cost airline Ryanair have said that CrewLink will be recruiting cabin crew for them in Malaga on November 27.

World record THE Guinness World Record organisation has announced that Malaga achieved a new record during Malaga Sports Festival last May as 339 people simultaneously held the ‘plank’ position for one minute.

New status LA LINEA’s Mercado de la Concepcion dating from 1882 has been registered by the regional government in the Andalucian Historical Heritage Catalogue as an historical building.

Thanksgiving COSTA DEL SOL’S American Club will hold Thanksgiving Dinner at Valparaiso restaurant in Mijas at 1.30pm.

Tickets €38. Contact acbenalmadena@ yahoo.es.

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Big Brother is watching you!

A CAMPAIGN has been launched by the Spanish Treasury Ministry (Hacienda) to uncover unregistered properties and extensions whose owners pay less tax than they should.

New buildings and extensions which have not been declared by their owners or the local council for inclusion on the property register are under the spotlight.

Sheds on country plots which miraculously turn into luxury villas, family fincas which suddenly have two or three houses where once there was just one, ponds that become swimming pools, patio extensions or terraces which are enclosed to create an extra room, are all alterations that the taxman will be checking for in a campaign against fiscal fraud, which will continue until 2016.

Taxes are calculated bearing in mind the value given on the property register; therefore, failing to register property or extensions and changes results in lower taxes being paid.

Special attention is being paid to coastal and well populated areas including Manilva, Casares, Estepona, Marbella, Mijas, Fuengirola, Benalmadena, Torremolinos, Malaga, Alhaurin de la Torre, Alhaurin el Grande, Coin, Cartama, Alora and Pizarra during the first phase of the project.

However, other towns have also expressed their interest and will be included in later phases.

Checks are done from the air and by inspectors on foot to ascertain whether properties meet their registered descriptions.

Hacienda has declared that the aim is not to make everyone pay higher taxes, simply to make sure everyone pays their fair share.

Properties found not to match their descriptions will have to pay â‚Ź60 to correct the information registered and will be liable to be charged the difference in taxes for the last four years.

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Council takes on maintenance AFTER years of residents’ complaints Marbella Council is taking on responsibility for part of the maintenance of 300 urbanisations.

It is a move which will cost the city hall around

€4 million in the first year as the council phases in over three years its new responsibilities.

First up in 2015 will be road maintenance in the housing estates, which up

until now the residents have had to pay for.

That will see the council spend €4 million for asphalting in 2015, compared to €600,000 this year.

Then in 2016 the council will take on responsibility for parks and gardens, as well as supplying the equipment needed for maintenance.

In 2017 the council will take on the cost of street lighting in the urbanisations.

The 2015 programme, due to start in January and last six months will also see repairs to and repostioning of pavements, the installation and improvement of signage, and the repainting of road markings.

Many of the roads to be

repaired have not been touched for years, said a Marbella Council representative.

Initial costs will come from the council’s asphalting budget, then the city hall will pay for street cleaning.

Until now these are costs that have had to be borne by the urbanisations themselves, with the result that some roads were maintained in a better condition than others.

Businesses wanting to put in a tender for the asphalting works have until December 3 and should get in touch with Marbella Council.

RURAL AREAS: Being cleared to reduce risk.

Fire prevention RURAL paths and tracks around Estepona are being cleared by council workers to reduce the risk of fire and improve visibility for vehicles.

So far more than 33 kilometres have been tackled of a total of 72, which should be finished by December.

The local council has been having the work carried out periodically to allow vehicles to use the tracks and also keep the risk of fire down.

Estepona to follow lead of Marbella URBANISATION maintenance costs for streets and public areas may be

shared by the council as of next year following a pioneering proposal from Estepona Council.

Mayor Jose Maria Garcia Urbano explained that the council is prepared to sign collaboration agreements with urbanisations as it understands residents pay the same amounts of tax as those who live in the town centre, but receive less in exchange for them.

The council intends to begin by paying 10 per cent of maintenance costs to be gradually increased over a period of 10 years.

Urbanisations will be able to join the project voluntarily, but will have to prove that the areas are well conserved prior to signing agreements.

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Card trick champion SPANISH card trick champion Luis Olmedo of Antequera received a special mention at the 31st Magic Competition in London and is now preparing for the South American championships to be held in Uruguay in February 2015.

Skatepark for youths FOLLOWING complaints from locals regarding youths skating on Sabinillas seafront, a specific skatepark has been created behind the Guardia Civil barracks with stunt elements for skaters to practice on.

Student visit MARBELLA Mayor Angeles Muñoz received students from Aloha College at the town hall on Tuesday November 18 and gave them an explanation on how the council works.

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Mayor sentenced over illegal builds JUAN VERA, the mayor of Tolox, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and a 10-year ban from public office for an offence against

town and country planning.

A Malaga Provincial Court hearing confirmed the sentence given by a city court in January for

Well-known faces against violence ‘IF you’re a man, show your face. Whatever your age, reject violence’ is the slogan for Malaga City’s display against gender violence.

Mayor Francisco de la Torre opened a photography exhibition in Calle Larios last Friday, November 14, to mark November 25, International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women.

Malaga-born actors Dani Rovira and Manuela Banderas, and singer Javier Ojeda are just three of the men - including actors, sportsmen and journalists amongst others - pictured on large posters placed along the street with statements against violence.

The exhibition will be in Calle Larios until November 25 before moving to Maria Zambrano train station for 15 days and aims to raise awareness amongst the men Purple campaign See Page 57 of Malaga.

authorising the construction of 772 flats on land not designated for building.

This is the second sentence the mayor, who announced his intention to resign last month but did not say when he would do so, has received recently, meaning with two sentences for 15 months each the court may demand he goes to prison.

Vera has been sentenced for similar offences in the past which he appealed against, maintaining at all times that he was innocent and never acted incorrectly on purpose.

A municipal architect has also been condemned during the latest case as the judge considered that the two worked together to boost construction while ignoring the law.

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Benalmadena says a sad goodbye to Sue

BENALMADENA has lost one of its most beloved residents with the sad passing of Suzette-Jane Stroobant on November 17.

Ms Stroobant lived in Benalmadena Pueblo for 43 years and was a wellknown and much-loved member of the community. Born in Guernsey on July 8, 1947, Ms Stroobant will be laid to rest at the International Cemetery in Benalmadena Pueblo at midday today (Thursday, November 20).

“My mother was in love with Benalmadena and with Spain and with the Spanish people,” said Ms Stroobant’s daughter, Sarah de la Rubia Stroobant.

“She used to be a dog groomer at a clinic in Arroyo de la Miel and she was known to the local Spanish people as ‘Sue de los perros’. She was an animal lover; she loved all animals, and she also used to breed dogs.

“She was such a kind and caring person and everybody who knew her was touched by her nature. It is such a great loss to everybody who

RIP: Suzette-Jane Stroobant with her daughter Sarah. knew her. We are so deeply sad with the loss but we believe she is in a better place and that will help us pull through.

“She had so many friends and she was a wonderful mother, sister, wife and grandmother.

She will be deeply missed and loved forevermore by all her family and friends.”

“There are family and friends in New Zealand, Guernsey and the UK who cannot be in Spain to attend the funeral, but they are here in our thoughts.”

Message from Steven and Michel Euesden: ‘Our thoughts are with the family of Sue during this difficult time. Sue used to groom our dogs and she became part of our family as she cared for our four-legged friends as if they were her own. We hope that she is now on a journey of peace and tranquillity.

She will be in our hearts for the rest of our lives.

Thank you for the lasting memories.’

Steven and Michel and all our furry friends

Burger chain announces expansion in Andalucia FAST-FOOD giant Burger King is to open 50 more restaurants in Andalucia and create more than 1,200 jobs.

The additional restaurants will be rolled out between now and 2018, and local Andalucian ingredients will be used

in an effort to boost the local economy.

Megafood, the company that owns Burger King, is to invest €70 million in the project that will provide employment – mainly to young people – in the region.

The company intends to use local ingredients, particularly in its salads, and currently uses olive oil produced in Jaen in its restaurants THE traditional Christmas Fayre at St George’s across Spain.

Anglican Church in Malaga will be held on There are already a December 14 at 12.30pm. Stalls will be selling all total of 129 Burger King sorts of goodies for Christmas stockings and a restaurants throughout Christmas hamper will be raffled on the day.

Andalucia, employing around 2,800 people.

Christmas Fayre

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Gaga for Marbella FOLLOWING a brief stay at Marbella Club recently, international popstar Lady Gaga has apparently decided to buy property in the area and employed an estate agent to find something suitable.

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Plaza Mayor set for further expansion PLAZA MAYOR shopping and leisure centre in Malaga has announced

further expansion plans following those described earlier this month.

The second phase of the expansion, with a budget of €45 million, was

Safer park PARQUE de la Vida playground in San Roque is undergoing work to improve safety by installing new attractions and rubber floormatting.

Street open RENOVATION of Calle Marbella in Monda has been completed and the street is now open again to traffic and pedestrians.

BRIGHT AND AIRY: The new children’s library.

Dedicated to reading LOPE DE VEGA public library in Fuengirola has been extended to create new study desks and a dedicated children’s section.

The town’s libraries now have space

for 270 students to study at once.

Mayor Esperanza Oña visited the library to see the finished work and was also shown the new area of the library for children aged up to eight.

announced on Tuesday November 18 at a press conference in Madrid and is expected to create 400 jobs.

Covering an area of 13,000 square metres, the expansion will house Malaga Designer Outlet, Spain’s first luxury outlet centre, with about 90 topbrand shops.

The project will be a joint effort between Sonae Sierra, Plaza Mayor’s managers, and McArthurGlen, a company which owns and manages similar centres across Europe.

Julia Calabrese, head of the McArthurGlen group, explained: “Malaga Designer Outlet will be one of our emblematic centres, offering luxury and exclusive brands at low prices all year long.”

NEWS A date for animal lovers ‘MORE PETS’ is the slogan for the third edition of Mijas Pet’s Day next Sunday November 23 at the Maria Zambrano park in Las Lagunas.

“We say more pets because so far we have concentrated on dogs and cats but this time we want to include other species. Fish, goats, exotic mammals... all are welcome at the event,” explained Councillor Manuel Navarro.

Navarro said the day would be great for families as many strange creatures would be on show.

He announced a new competition category for this edition called Dance With Your Pet and said a riding therapy exhibition would also be held.

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MIJAS Mayor Angel Nozal has appealed to expatriates who live in the area but have not yet joined the padron (registry).

Nozal explained that the central Spanish government pays the town €170 per inhabitant for public services, including emergency services, street maintenance, sports, educational and leisure facilities.

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Mayor makes padron appeal Registering on the padron is also a requirement for voting in local elections, which expatriates will be able to do next year by filling out a simple application form before December 15.

Residents can register on the padron at town hall offices in Mijas village, La Cala or Las Lagunas.

UNCERTAIN: The future of the training centre is unknown.

Mijas seeks news on college future

ANSWERS on the future of a hospitality industry training college are being sought as the doors remain shut two months after the new term was due to start.

CIO Mijas found its budget cut off by the Junta de Andalucia regional government in September. That has left Mijas Town Hall in the dark over the centre’s future, despite owning a fifth share in the centre.

Just a skeleton administrative staff is

still employed as the lecture rooms, students’ living accommodation and the hotel school remain empty, with no news coming from the Junta about the La Cala centre’s future.

Now Mijas Mayor Angel Nozal will write to the Junta’s Education councillor, and president of CIO Mijas, Patricia Alba, for the third time demanding an indication of what the regional government has planned for the centre.

Opened in 2006 and built on land ceded by Mijas Council, the training centre has seen more than THE British Consulate in Malaga, in conjunction with the 8,200 students pass respective town halls, organised two recent events to through its doors. inform British nationals what to do when things go wrong, All training courses were and how to prevent problems from happening. suspended in September, More than 150 people attended the events - one inland with teachers left without in Iznájar, Cordoba and another on the coast in Estepona a job as they waited for an – which were chaired by British Vice Consul Rosslyn indication of the centre’s Crotty MBE and featured National Police and Civil Guard future. officers, a local funeral director and an English-speaking Recently the Junta said lawyer, as well as that it was looking to representatives from dissolve the current Iznájar and Estepona town management agreement halls, giving advice and with the GDT Group and answering questions from MS Hoteles.

British residents.

It wants to bring in a For more information on new, ‘more ambitious’ living in Spain, go to: agreement for the centre. https://www.gov.uk/living- But there has been no in-spain news on negotiations.

Advice for Brits

Funding approved MALAGA Provincial Council has approved 28 projects to improve infrastructure with a total budget of €4.5 million.

The largest of the projects approved are to tarmac streets in Benalmadena (€1,045,588) and Estepona (€1,030,193).

Marbella will receive €500,000 to improve the road from Elviria to La Mairena in Ojen.

Other projects include road works in Manilva, Benahavis, Alhaurin el Grande, Campillos and Casares.

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A different take on world of history HISTORY lovers, collectors, toy enthusiasts and inquisitive minds in general have a new date in Fuengirola.

An exhibition is now open in Fuengirola’s Museo de la Ciudad in Plaza de España starring Playmobil toys and figures.

Displays cover Ancient Rome, Egypt, Middle Ages, Wild West, pirates, Vikings, Victorian times, a nativity scene and two scenes from the Costa del Sol town.

Colectivo Imagines, a group of Playmobil fans

1810: Battle of Fuengirola is one scene on display. in Andalucia, has created the exhibition in collaboration with the local council.

Entry to the museum is

priced at €2 and under five’s may enter free of charge to see this exhibition which is open from 4.30pm to 8.30pm from Tuesday to Friday and from 10am to 2pm and 4.30pm to 8.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Dancing unites LA CALA: Two lanes are to be created.

Work to improve traffic problems ROADWORKS have begun in La Cala de Mijas to improve traffic problems as requested by local residents and Santa Teresa Neighbours Association.

Two lanes are to be created at the point where Calle Benadalid meets Avenida del Limonar. One will be for vehicles turning left towards the Europa nursery school area and will have a stop sign while the other will be for traffic turning left towards the boulevard and motorway and will have a give way sign, explained La Cala deputy mayor Silvia Marin.

49 swindlers caught NATIONAL POLICE have made 49 arrests so far this year for alleged crime simulations and insurance swindles in the western half of Malaga City.

Following a marked increase in reports of robbery in the area, police began to investigate cases which officers suspected were made up for insurance claims.

The accused reported violent robberies but refused to give further information, having nothing more to say.

GIBRALTAR and La Linea joined forces last Sunday, November 16 for an unforgettable musical and flamenco event.

More than 300 residents from both sides of the frontier gathered at Gibraltar’s Sunborn floating hotel to prove that political disagreements can be put to one side.

La Linea flamenco dancer David Morales organised the event as a flash-mob on social media sites to celebrate International Flamenco Day and the choreography was shared over the internet to allow others to join in with the dancing from a distance.

The event was presided over by Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and La Linea Mayor Gemma Araujo and attended by many council members and cultural representatives from both towns.

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Lighting up time ESTEPONA Council has announced that the town will turn on the Christmas lights on November 28.

The amount of lights has been increased by 13 per cent this year with a total of 200 arches placed on main streets and neighbourhoods.

New areas which will be lit this year include the new fair, sports and leisure grounds, and Castillo de San Luis and the old town area will

GETTING READY: Arches are in place.

have double last year’s amount of lights.

A true blue welcome CONSERVATIVES Abroad will welcome Deputy Mayor of Mijas, Mario Bravo, as their after-lunch speaker at Tamisa Golf Tomorrow (Friday, November 21) at 1pm.

The special price of €25 includes drinks on arrival, three-course lunch, wine and water at the table.

Tickets are available from Maggie on 952 590 867.

Resource Management Councillor Pilar Fernandez Figares explained that buying and fitting the lights has not cost the council anything as the maintenance company agreed to cover it when the service contract was signed.

Roundabouts, parks churches and other areas will also be decorated to improve the appearance of the town during the festive period.

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Jobs boost predicted HUMAN resource consulting company Adecco and Adecco Outsourcing predict that 3,000 unemployed people in Malaga Province will find work for the Christmas period.

The company’s report states that the Christmas campaign will be the boost the job market needs at the moment.

On a national level, 110,000 work contracts are expected to be signed between November and January, 10 per cent more than 2013’s campaign.

As usual, many jobs are expected to be created in areas traditionally connected to Christmas including perfume and cosmetics, electronics and toy sales, and hostelry and restaurants.

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Depicting nature PUPILS at Benahavis Daidin primary school are to get the chance to compete in a nature competition called La Naturaleza en tu Mano (Nature in your Hand).

Western Costa del Sol Environmental Delegate Carmen Marquez visited Benahavis last week to present the third edition of the competition, which is aimed at children in the area aged between nine and 11.

Groups of students will create one-bytwo-metre murals portraying their vision of the most valued aspects of local nature, to be presented before April 20.

Prizes for the winning three groups include a weekend trip to La Algaba in Ronda, a daytrip to Fuerte Nagueles in Marbella and a visit to the Alborania Museum in Malaga.

The poster announcing the competition features a photograph of the bridge over the Rio Guadalmina.

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On the trail of tasty tapas in Marbella and San Pedro FOODIES can enjoy the delicious offerings of Marbella’s famous Ruta de la Tapa (Tapas Route) at 55 bars in Marbella and San Pedro this year.

The popular event encourages customers to visit participating establishments to taste the culinary delights on offer – for a fraction of the price – and vote for a favourite tapas plate. This year’s event will take the same format as previous editions, only this year people can view what participating bars have to offer with the app MarbellaiView.

“We have a new edition of the route which has always had a great deal of participation, and has been consolidated as a gastronomic reference point at a local level,” remarked Jose Eduardo Diaz, the commercial councillor at Marbella Town Hall.

Fototapa , a competition via Twitter, will also be held this year, with people able to take

massage for two. In addition, a draw will be held for people who have

six stamps on their ‘tapaporte’ (tapas passport) and vote for their favourite dish. The winner will get a twonight stay at a luxury hotel in Ronda.

People can also vote for their favourite €1 tapas establishment and

also for their favourite €2.50 tapas establishment along the route.

This year’s Ruta de la Tapa takes place from November 20 to 23 at participating bars.

For more information see www.guiamarbella. com/rutatapa

SAFETY FIRST: Councillor Juan Carlos Gonzalez watched the first home have its alarm installed.

photos of their favourite tapas from the route and upload them to Twitter to win a package for a Thai

TAPAS ROUTE: Fifty-five bars and restaurants are taking part.

Smoke alarms for pensioners in need

A RECENT council project to carry out repairs and improvements in the homes of the elderly in Mijas has added an extra safety measure.

Mijas Fire Brigade suggested that smoke detectors were installed in the properties as most of the residents are elderly people who live alone. “It doesn’t cost much and can save lives,” explained fire brigade spokesman Javier Leiva.

The alarms - which are being installed by a council electrician - are connected to the electricity supply so residents need not worry about batteries running out.

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Karate day AN open day at Arroyo de la Miel sports centre will allow children to discover Karate this Saturday, November 22, thanks to Sonkei and Nintai Benalmadena clubs in collaboration with the sports department.

Art exhibition MONDA Town Hall’s vaults will be hosting an exhibition of work by Marbella Design Academy students from November 23–30 from 5pm to 8pm.

Toy collection AN event to collect toys for children in need and a children’s party will take place in Cartama’s Plaza de la Constitucion this Saturday, November 22, from 5pm.

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Bulls on fire – protestors clash with police in Soria PROTESTORS clashed with police and supporters during a festival in Soria which involves a young bull having burning wooden stakes strapped to its horns.

There were ugly scenes as animal rights activists boycotting the Joy of the Bull festival chained themselves to a wooden post in the middle of a makeshift bullring and had to be removed by police. There were further clashes with supporters of the festival which has been described in the past as ‘sadistic’ by animal rights group PETA. The annual festival held in the village of Medinaceli is described as one of the cultural highlights of the year in the region, but activists are demanding a halt to the event. The Joy of the Bull – Toro de Jubilo in Spanish – sees a bull have lighted wooden stakes strapped to its horns before being let loose in the bullring. The bull is caked in mud to prevent burns, but the use of paraffin and tar to light the stakes means that drops of fire fall onto

FLAMING HORNS: Participants taunt the bulls. the bull as it runs around the ring in terror. Revellers then jump into the ring and taunt the bull with capes.

Following the display, the bull is dragged out of the ring by villagers and butchered. Participants in the festival are awarded pieces of the meat for their bravery during the festivities.

Allegedly dating back to the Bronze Age, the Joy of the Bull festival has been described by the Animalist Party Against Mistreatment to Animals (PACMA) as ‘a clear example of animal mistreatment’. A number of activists were arrested during the protest at this year’s festival.

Cyclists unite for safer roads AN organised group bicycle ride is planned in Estepona on November 30 to raise awareness amongst drivers of the need to respect cyclists.

The non-competitive event - named 45 Kilometres For Safer Roads - will begin at Estepona’s Parque Ferial, Deportivo y de Ocio at 9.30am and is to have police escorts.

Signing up is free of charge and can be done from November 24 to 28 at the municipal sports department offices at El Carmen sports centre or at the Caseta Municipal in the fairground from 8am to 9am on the day of the event.

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Hola Credito helps family enjoy the ‘Festive Fun’ CHRISTMAS may only happen once a year, but it does seem to come around earlier, and to get more expensive each time. One family who knew they would have a cash-flow problem this festive season has turned to Hola Credito to make sure they enjoy all the festivities without worrying about paying for them.

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Mother’s call for a permanent memorial to missing Amy THE mother of missing Irish girl Amy Fitzpatrick is hoping to have a permanent memorial to her daughter erected in the La Cala area, to “remind people of Amy and that she, and others, are still missing.”

Audrey Fitzpatrick told the Euro Weekly News that she would like a memorial garden or plaque installed in the area where Amy lived as the seventh anniversary of her disappearance approaches.

Amy was aged 15 at the time of her disappearance on New Year’s Day, 2008. The Dublin teenager left a friend’s house in Mijas Costa at around 10pm at night and has not been seen or heard from since.

She disappeared sometime during the short walk to her home in Riviera del Sol. Amy’s mother Audrey will be spending the Christmas season on the Costa del Sol where she is trying to arrange for a memorial service to be held on the anniversary of Amy’s disappearance.

However, Audrey said she would also like to see a permanent memorial in place, similar to one installed in Ireland.

“A while back, a memorial garden was put in at Amy’s old school in Artane in Dublin,” Audrey told the Euro Weekly News. “I would love for something similar to be done in the La Cala area to keep Amy’s memory alive and remind people that she is still missing. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a garden. It could be a plaque or a rock with her

APPEAL: Amy’s mother Audrey Fitzpatrick. name on it; just something to remind people of her. I’ve been talking to Mijas Town Hall about getting something like that done,” she explained.

Audrey said she hopes memorial masses will be held both in Ireland and in Spain to mark the anniversary of her disappearance, and is putting out a plea to local people or businesses in the La Cala area to help with a permanent memorial.

“If someone in the area has a suggestion for some type of memorial they might be able to support, that would be great,” she said.

“If any businesses or people in the area have a piece of land or something and could

donate it for a garden, or a place for a plaque, to mark her anniversary, it would be wonderful. It’s just to have something there that people might see and go: ‘God, yeah, she’s still missing’.”

Audrey added: “Spanish people have taken Amy to their heart and she’s the most wellknown of missing people, almost on a par with Madeleine McCann, although I know that’s different. I’d love to have something permanent for her in Spain.”

Audrey will be attending a special ceremony at Phoenix Park in Dublin on December 3, where the Irish Minister of Justice will meet with the families of missing people.

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Champion athlete visit OLYMPIC medallist Fermin Cacho visited the relatively new sport and leisure park in Estepona which bears his name on Saturday November 15.

The facilities include 23 outdoor sports tracks which are free to use, a skating area, two childrens’ tennis courts, a giant chess board, two mini-

football pitches, three volleyball courts, two basketball courts and an indoor athletics area.

The athlete, who was accompanied by the local mayor also watched as the first stone of the first building in the new fairground inside the park was put into place.

LEISURE PARK: Fermin Cacho greets local children and athletics enthusiasts.

30 year anniversary THE just-released and updated 2015 edition of David Searl’s You and the Law in Spain marks 30 years since the publication first appeared.

The book is a complete compendium of Spanish laws and regulations, from driving permits to property sales and taxes. Its 422 pages cover a wide variety of rules that affect foreigners, both resident and non-resident. It is updated every year.

The 2015 translation into English of Spain’s Horizontal Law, which

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the enclosing of apartment terraces, for example.

This section has been a help to hundreds of Community Presidents over the years.

This edition reports on: • Holders of UK old green paper licences, valid to the age of 70, must register them in Spain in 2015, or exchange them for Spanish permits.

• Reductions are coming for both income tax and Capital Gains Tax in Spain.

• Spanish banks are being forced to pay mortgage holders interest they have overcharged.

David Searl will sign copies of You and The Law in Spain on Friday, Nov. 28, from 5pm to 8pm at Bookworld, Puerto Banus, across from el Corte Ingles.

You and the Law in Spain 2015 is available at most book shops that serve English-speaking residents.

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NO GO: Plaza de la Virgin off limits for World AIDS Day.

Not in front of the cathedral

ORGANISERS of the annual event for World AIDS Day (December 1) in Valencia are enraged after the council imposed a ban on the celebration.

The event was to be held at Plaza de la Virgen, in front of the cathedral, the same location where it has been held since 2000. The council denied permission just 15 days before organisers were due to start installing informative stands, provide

visitors with free condoms and carry out performances to raise awareness of the illness.

On June 27 a law modification was approved to limit the use of public spaces such as the town hall square and the Plaza de la Virgen, to activities organised strictly by the council.

“We are absolutely outraged. This international event should be a moment for tolerance, respect, remembrance and the effort to improve society’s health and it has been banned by the council as if it was a criminal or mocking act,” said head of

By Pete Woodall the association in charge of the event Calcsicova, THE International Music Society, TIMS will soon start Carlos Manuel Gomez. their winter programme, starting with the inauguration In addition, this is not of the Mijas Christmas Market in La Cala de Mijas on the first time that the Saturday, November 29 at 5pm. council has tried to stop On Tuesday, December 2, also at 5pm, TIMS the event. perform at the Santa Fe Church in Los Boliches In 2010, organisers (Fuengirola) and there will be a Christmas concert at claimed they tried to the Bil-Bil Castle in Benalmadena on Friday, December prevent it because they 5 at 7pm. considered the presence of The events are free and the music a varied selection actors dressed up as of popular, seasonal and classical compositions in four priests, handing out part harmony, often accompanied by classical pianist condoms as a mockery of Christine Wallner. The TIMS musical director is the church.

Margaret Williams who follows closely the TIMS motto However, the council ‘music to suit all tastes,’ with arrangements from; the backed off and allowed the Beatles to Ave Maria and Santa Lucia, via the Sound of event.

Music, and a little Jingle Bells and Rudolph the Red“Last time the council nosed Reindeer. reconsidered such a On Monday December 15 at 7pm TIMS perform monumental error. another annual Christmas carol concert at the Lux “We hope the same Mundi Centre in Fuengirola. Admission to this event is happens this year and that €5 which includes a drink and tapas. All proceeds from the government takes the entrance charge go to help the Lux Mundi Centre back this intolerable insult in Fuengirola. to everyone that suffers or Visit www.timschoir.org or call Gilly Bareford on 952 has been a victim of the 573 983/654 891 790 or gilly.bareford@hotmail.co.uk. disease,” explained Gomez.

TIMS choir winter performances

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Company faces big fine for pine felling A PRIVATE company responsible for cutting down 271 protected pine trees in Rancho de la Luz, Mijas, has been ordered to pay a €813,000 fine.

The company - which remains unnamed by the council due to data protection laws - has disputed the fine claiming that the trees had to be cut

down to allow work on the plot of land.

Yet it failed to follow local by-laws which state that before cutting trees down the council’s environmental department must be informed and the trees inspected by Parks and Gardens officers before permission is given.

Mijas Council was the first in western Costa del Sol to put special environmental bylaws into place following the devastation caused in the area by fires over the past few years.

These by-laws allow fines of between €1,501 WORK has begun in Malaga City’s Avenida de and €3,000 for each tree Andalucia to prepare for the next stage of the which is cut down without metro. Traffic heading for the city centre will permission and also be diverted to the south side of the avenue states that when adult while the tunnel is built. trees are cut down Ortiz construction company workers have between five and 10 started to demolish pavements to provide young trees, depending extra lanes for alternative routes to the centre on the type and level of and eastern part of the city. protection, must be Work is expected to take 14 months and will donated to the municipal eventually join Guadalmedina station at the greenhouse for future Albert Camus roundabout with the end of replanting.

Tetuan bridge.

Malaga metro starts to grow

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Suspicious behaviour leads to marihuana discovery TWO men have been caught by Guardia Civil officers with 22 kilos of marihuana in Alhaurin de la Torre.

During the course of their normal duties, a patrol noticed a luxury car with two men standing next to it. Upon seeing the officers one of the men hurried to get into the car while the other began to walk away.

The officers found the behaviour suspicious and decided to question the men, who acted in a nervous way and made incoherent and contradictory comments.

BOOTFUL: The vehicle was packed with bags containing marihuana.

Upon inspecting the boot of the vehicle, it

was found to be full of bags packed with

Planning ahead for Christmas FUENGIROLA COUNCIL has announced the town’s plans for Christmas, which include two ice-skating rinks at the fairground, a nativity scene and a Christmas market.

Mayor Esperanza Oña outlined a number of activities the council has planned for the town at a press conference on Monday November 17. Special care has been taken to think of something to attract everyone, Oña stressed.

Events begin on November 28 at 6.15pm with the opening of a nativity scene in the town hall. Two local women, Rosa Maria Ortiz and Dolores Jimenez, have once again created the scene, which this year has new additions representing the castle, the river park, the port and the old town hall building. Los Boliches Council offices will also have a nativity scene.

The Christmas lights will be officially switched on for the first time on November 28 in Plaza de España.

The Christmas market will be opened on the same afternoon with stalls set up in Plaza de España and Plaza de la Constitucion.

Those in Plaza de la Constitucion will be moved to Plaza de España on December 19 to make way for the Biopark tent for the Three Kings’ Pages.

From December 19 to January 11 a Christmas park will be created at the fairground. A 300-squaremetre rink for adults and a 150-square-metre rink for children will allow everyone to give ice-skating a go.

Skates will be available for rent and a cafeteria will be set up.

marihuana, and the men were also found to be carrying clear plastic bags containing marihuana and €618.90 in cash.

They were arrested and accused of a crime against public health.

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Local lotto winners MARBELLA and San Pedro National Lottery ticket holders had reason to celebrate last Saturday November 15 when they won second prize with a total payout of €1.2 million.

House fire A WOMAN was admitted to Carlos Haya hospital in Malaga early on Monday November 17 following a house fire in the city.

Fatal accident A 62-YEAR-OLD man died on Monday November 17 when the lorry he was driving fell down a five-metre embankment from the A45 road near Antequera.

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Pope phones victim of abuse A GRANADA victim of sexual abuse received a phone call of support from Pope Francis, and has been invited to visit the pontiff in Rome.

The news comes as an investigation is opened by the courts in Granada into a network of abuse by 12 individuals.

A number of priests among the 12 have been suspended from duty by the Archbishop of Granada while investigations are ongoing.

The alleged victim - now a university lecturer - is said to have received a phone call from Pope Francis following claims that he was molested by priests as a child in Granada, according to the website Religion Digital. The man had written a letter to the Pope saying he was “trying to bury the horror” of the abuse he suffered as a

child. It’s believed that the Pope said he had read his letter a number of times and felt “huge pain” on reading his story.

“I want to ask forgiveness in the name of all of the Church of Christ,” said Pope Francis. “Forgive this terrible sin and terrible crime that you have suffered.”

It is believed that the pontiff has invited the alleged victim to visit him in Rome.

An investigation was launched after the alleged victim contacted the Vatican directly. Subsequent findings resulted in the Vatican reporting its suspicions to the police.

POPE FRANCIS: Has invited the victim to visit Rome.

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Join us in purple against violence TUESDAY November 25 is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a cause we at EWN feel strongly about and are sure our readers do too. We here at EWN are marking the occasion by printing the movement’s logo on the front cover of each of our six editions this week.

According to Spain’s Ministry of Health, Social Security and Equality, so far this year 43 women have lost their lives at the hands of their partner or ex-partner.

Only 13 had previously reported being victims of abuse.

The aim of the international campaign is to raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject to rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence on a daily basis; in fact, it has been estimated that one in three women will suffer some form of violence or physical or psychological abuse during their lives.

Recognised officially by the United Nations in 1999, November 25 was previously adopted to mark the assassination of three political activist sisters in the Dominican

Republic in 1960.

While nobody really knows exactly why the colour was adopted to symbolise the day, purple ribbons and handprints have become the most widespread way to show support for the cause, which most towns in Spain acknowledge in some way.

Therefore, the EWN team will be going purple on Tuesday and invite readers to do the same in a stand against all forms of violence against women. Purple to tell abusers we will not look the other way while they get away with it. Purple to let victims know they are never alone.

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Paul Maxwel IS

high energy party fun

EWN special feature on The Piano Man, the face of and music of Joys Live

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ACE of Joys Live, Paul Maxwel, better known as The Piano Man, has become one of the most respected and talented musicians and entertainers in Europe.

This is a man who has played with and supported a host of top stars during his 25 years in the business, and music lovers on the Costa del Sol are lucky to have him back on their doorstep after his globetrotting adventures of the last few years.

Paul has performed at events all over the world, from London to Dubai, Amsterdam to Vegas.

His career has seen him perform in front of the Dutch Royal family and Bill Clinton at charity events, as well as for many celebrities and VIP society people in an unbelievable career full of joy and excitement.

Paul, who was born in Gloucester, UK, but grew up in Andalucia, started playing at the age of nine. You could say it was in the blood; he initially played drums in his parents’

ALWAYS IN DEMAND: The many talents of Paul Maxwel have endured for 25 years. show before moving on to piano.

From there he never looked back. With his obvious talent he was playing in bars and hotels on the Costa del Sol from the tender age of 14. It was that early grounding in the professional business that was to eventually lead to bigger and better things.

After several years of hard work ‘serving his apprenticeship’ he started to

push back the professional musical boundaries as success started to come and he became more and more in demand throughout Europe. He became a ‘brand name’ recognised and sought after in many different countries.

Always a precocious talent, Paul had opened his own bar called Pianisimo in Benalmadena when he was aged just 20.

Several years of being a great success in piano bars and internationally followed before he arrived in Marbella’s Puerto Banus in 2000. He took it by storm, his brand of high energy performance, whether of classics, modern material or his own songs, found a spiritual home in the party spot of the Costa del Sol.

Paul’s following just kept growing as he gave thousands of music lovers great times and memorable nights of entertainment at clubs like Marvelous and, of course, The Piano Man Bar and Maxwel’s.

He recorded an album in 2008 with Wingrove Music called Love and Pride, recorded partly in Sevilla and partly in Los Angeles.

As he says, it was an amazing experience being able to work with Grammy award-winning producers Rafa Sardina and Rick Logan as well as the talented Hector Perez from Sevilla. The album features a collection of Paul’s own work, showcasing his songwriting skills and production talent, as well as an amazing version of Billy Joel’s number one hit The Piano Man, which is available on the iTunes store One of Paul’s songs was chosen as the music for Spanish radio station Cope’s coverage of football’s European Championship, which Spain went on to win.

Paul also starred on a European tour in 2009 when he led an amazing 12-piece band to shows across the continent, and in a sparkling career, has played alongside artists including Michael Bolton, Gary Moore, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge, Ricky Martin, Smokie, The Real Thing, Mica Paris, and many more.

For more about Paul visit: www.thepianoman.com or www.joyslive.com

Top-class acts THE Piano Man’s latest venture is with entrepreneur Ram of Metro Group.

After Paul took a five-year break from Banus, he decided to team up with Ram to relaunch the port’s famous music club Old Joy’s as Joys Live in April, with Paul taking a leading hand both in performing and in selecting top-class acts to play at the harbour-front club.

Once again it was an overnight success, reviving the famous piano bar as a unique venue and attracting celebrities like Kool & The Gang, Sister Sledge, Mica Paris as well as hosting some memorable nights.

Paul is still touring for selected European events, especially in Amsterdam as he loves the Dutch as he has had so much support from them and feels a special connection with the people.

In 2015 he will be touring less to concentrate on Joys Live, but there are still a few surprise concerts in the pipeline with some amazing artists.

Charm, charisma and enthusiasm WHAT makes Paul stand out from the rest is his great charm, charisma and high energy routines that remain undimmed even after 25 years in the business.

Whether in front of a stadium audience of thousands, at corporate events or at a more intimate private party or a nightclub, restaurant or luxury hotel, it is his infectious enthusiasm, and passion for music that

transmits itself to his audience.

But his favourite way to perform remains the close and personal intimate atmosphere of people sitting round his trademark white grand piano as he belts through his songs. His cheeky personality always makes a night with The Piano Man a night to remember.

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Spain has highest number of at-risk species in Europe SPAIN has nearly twice as many endangered species as any other country in Europe, with more than 550 at-risk species.

Among those threatened in Spain are the Iberian lynx, the European mink and the Mediterranean monk seal, as well as 214 types of plant.

According to latest data from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) annual Red List of Threatened Species, Spain ranks as the worst country in Europe in terms of number of species threatened, with 552, compared to second-place Greece with 286. The danger to different species around the world is down to ‘our growing appetite for resources’, according to the IUCN. In total, 22,413 different species are currently at risk globally.

Speaking at the launch of the report, Julia Marton Lefevre, Director of the IUCN, said: “Each update of the IUCN Red List makes us realise that our planet is constantly losing its

THREATENED: The Iberian lynx. incredible diversity of life, largely due to our destructive actions to satisfy our growing appetite for resources.

But we have scientific evidence that protected areas can play a central role in reversing this trend.

“Experts warn that threatened species poorly represented in protected areas are declining twice as

fast as those which are well represented.”

She added that the number of protected areas must be increased in order to save the planet’s biodiversity.

Other species to appear on the list include the Pacific bluefin tuna, the Chinese cobra and the Chinese pufferfish.

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Too hard to start a family BALANCING family and work is hard anywhere, but harder in Spain, a study says.

A report by the Institute for Family Policies (IPF) has pointed out a considerable amount of flaws in Spanish policies for balancing family and work. Some of them are related to work schedules, which are not usually flexible and cannot be chosen by staff, as opposed to schedule patterns in the majority of European countries.

Maternity leave benefits are also inferior to other countries, being 16 weeks for Spanish women, whereas in Switzerland it is 77 weeks leave, in Bulgaria 58 weeks, and 52 weeks in the UK; these countries amongst the leading numbers.

Economical assistance given to families is also a sign of inequality. In countries like Luxemburg, the government contributes with a monthly amount of €216. This is in sharp contrast to the €24.25 per month provided by the Spanish Government, and only to those families with an annual income of less than €11,519.

Other negative trends registered in the report were the increase in the age of Spanish first-time mothers (31.6 years), a low fertility rate (1.3 children per woman) and the increase in the ageing population.

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Fine situation GOVERNMENT income from Alicante Province traffic fines dropped €2.7 million to €47.8 million between 2011 and the end of 2013. Earnings from fines throughout Spain fell by €68 million during this period.

Equal rights ALCOY Council was asked to consider the legality of subsidising the town’s Moors and Christians fiestas. The organisers are hindering the full integration of women, warned the regional Ombudsman.

Free to choose PARENTS will vote in an internet poll on whether their children are taught in Spanish or Valenciano. The non-binding vote will apply only to state schools, the regional government said.

More start-ups APPLICATIONS to open new businesses in San Vicente rose 21 per cent between January and October. The authorities received 260 requests, compared with 214 during the same period in 2013.

Owl service ELDA police rescued a ‘weak and disorientated’ eagle owl in an outlying rural neighbourhood. It is now being treated at the wildlife recuperation centre in Santa Faz outside Alicante City.

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Multipurpose centre HUERCAL DE ALMERIA is to get a new multipurpose centre with a cash injection of €330,316.59 from the province. The remaining €65,907.87 is funded by the town council.

New business HUERCAL DE ALMERIA now has 44 new businesses and 61 jobs through the support of CADE (Centre for Entrepreneurial Development). CADE provides services to 18,000 inhabitants.

News from our editions Flying start to Keira campaign With six editions and read by more than half a million people, EWN is Spain’s largest free local English-language newspaper

THE campaign to raise €15,000 to send little Keira Alvarez Turner to the US for desperately-needed treatment has got off to a flying start thanks to the kind-hearted Costa community.

With a deadline of next August to raise the cash, €4,700 has already been made within the two weeks of the campaign with a sponsored headshave featuring Keira’s mother, Debbie Turner, being the star event so far.

Debbie said: “We are just amazed with the amount raised, absolutely over the moon. The main donations so far have come from Original Charity Shop in Javea, the Shamrock netball team and Grant a Wish.” She added that other donations came from friends and family and a ‘bucket round’ in Levis Showboat bar in Benidorm where the headshave was held.

Keira, who is six-and-a-half years old and suffers from cerebral palsy, needs to travel to the US for the specialist care which makes a huge difference to the quality of her life.

ALMERIA City’s council has approved the remodelling of the children’s playground in Plaza San Pedro. The work is expected

To make a donation or sponsor Debbie call 637 314 850 or email espanglish@hotmail.com. For more information on the therapies Debbie wants for Keira visit: www.believetherapy.com and www.centralfloridahyperbarics.com

ELCHE recorded winds reaching up to 67km an hour at the weekend with Utiel, Valencia, recording gusts of 70km an hour.

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

ORIHUELA has honoured the 17 victims executed in the city in 1939 under the Franco dictatorship. A monolith is installed in the cemetery in honour of those killed.

IN the first 10 months of this year, a total of 74,393 passengers have used Torrevieja’s express bus service to Alicante-Elche airport, an increase of

Fruit confiscation LOCAL police and Guardia Civil of Almuñecar confiscated 150 kilos of custard apples which were being illegally sold at a charity market. Only secondhand or manufactured items can be sold in the market.

Missing girl

VICAR has been given the title of ‘child friendly town’ by UNICEF for its continued work for the rights of children.

The title is to be reviewed in 2018 when it may be given permanently.

Express service

MALAGA provincial government will spend €40,000 on improving the lighting around the area of La Torrecilla in Nerja.

Traditional bulbs will be replaced with LED technology.

TORROX Council has rewarded two local students with €1,200 for obtaining the best marks in the town. Their names are Marta Brescias and Pedro Bermudez from the Secondary School Jorge Guillen.

Strong winds

PLAYA FLAMENCA Town Hall held a minute’s silence in honour of domestic violence victims as a blue ribbon banner was unveiled.

Better lighting

Well done

Child friendly

LOCAL POLICE and firefighters rescued a dog that had fallen into an eight metre hole in the Piedras Redondas district of Almeria City. The dog was taken to a vet to check for its microchip.

AXARQUIA

A TOTAL of 32 unemployed residents of Almuñecar have been hired by the council for three months to carry out maintenance works such as gardening and renovations.

17.4 per cent over the same period of 2013.

Zero tolerance

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Hiring locals

to last approximately three months and has a budget of €239,498.64.

Doggy rescue

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Park vandalism VANDALS have sprayed graffiti on the walls around the Park of the Nations in Torrevieja. The city said they will take the appropriate action against those who act against a ‘peaceful and democratic coexistence.’

NATIONAL POLICE are investigating the whereabouts of a Nigerian girl who lives in Motril. She is aged between 15 and 16, was living in a social home and was last seen around two weeks ago.

MALLORCA

Art exhibit MALLORCA artist Amparo Sard is currently displaying her pieces at the Convento de Santo Domingo in Pollensa.

The exhibition can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday and entrance is free.

California artist ARTIST Dean Sameshima (California, 1971) is holding an exhibition at Casa Solleric in Palma. It can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday from 11am.

Bonsai damage A HAULIER will have to pay a €20,000 fine for mishandling 80 bonsais in Llucmajor. Three of the trees were broken during the transfer and the rest damaged.

Religious conference MALLORCA Church held a conference last weekend to debate the future of the institution with 700 people taking part.

Main theme was evangelisation of youth.

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Stories making headlines in Europe

Inspiring property

DENMARK - Four hundred public ashtrays are to be introduced in Copenhagen due to the fact that cigarette butts account for four-fifths of all the rubbish cleared from the Danish capital’s streets.

THE childhood home of famous author Charles Dickens has gone on sale for £760,000 (€960,000). The one-bedroom apartment in Bloomsbury, London, is situated next to a former workhouse that is said to have inspired the novel Oliver Twist.

Fluent English DENMARK - Danes are the world’s best nonnative English speakers according to a major report. Denmark topped the list of the 63 nonCommonwealth countries in the study.

Check mate NORWAY - Police alerted to screams coming from an apartment found they had come from a chess player angry with his performance while playing chess on his computer.

Ali and Dec

WHIZZ-KID Ayan Qureshi from Coventry has become the world’s youngest qualified computer specialist, at the age of just five. Ayan passed the Microsoft IT exam usually taken by University students aiming to become IT technicians.

TELEVISION presenter Declan Donnelly - better known as Dec from the duo Ant and Dec - is to marry his manager. It’s understood that the presenter popped the question to Ali Astall in Australia before the new series of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

Green light FIFA has cleared future World Cup hosts Russia of all serious corruption charges in their bid to host the games. The findings mean the games will go ahead as planned and there will be no re-vote for where to host the 2018 World Cup.

Replica guns THREE companies importing toy replicas of the Kalashnikov AK-47 gun are being taken to court by relatives of the gun’s inventor, Mikhail

Online spying GERMAN Foreign Intelligence is to hire computer hackers to penetrate secure connection technologies used by banks and online shops to create an early warning system for cyber attacks. It’s believed it will cost €28 million.

Drugs swoop

RUSSIAN PRESS A COURT in central Russia has ordered a man to cover up his swastika tattoo as exhibiting Nazi symbols in public is an offence.

The man from Galich displayed his tattoo in public and has been fined Photo by Mike Mozart 1,000 rubles (€17).

SWEDEN - A Swedish poker player has won $10 million (€7.9 million) at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Martin Jacobson from Stockholm outlasted more than 6,500 entrants to win.

DICKENS: Childhood home for sale.

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NORWAY - A Danish sex offender has been banned for life from entering Norway after posing as a company representative and offering jobs to women as an excuse to molest them.

Poker ace

THE Michael Schumacher website has reopened with a statement from his family saying they are “confident and hoping for the best” for the recovery of the seven-time F1 world champion.

Hygiene failure

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SWEDEN - A bus driver in northern Sweden has been sacked for refusing to pick up black passengers and for kicking black people off the bus.

Schumi’s back

FAST FOOD litter is at record levels in Britain and experts are blaming it on the wrong type of bins.

Councils should use bins with wider hatches to discourage people throwing empty containers on the street, says a government-backed report.

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GERMANY has topped the list as the world’s favourite country in a poll

by GfK. The USA has been replaced as people’s favourite country for the first time since 2009.

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AROUND 22,000 dental patients in the UK have been asked to report for testing after it was found a dentist in Nottinghamshire had ‘multiple failures’ in infection control. Former patients will be tested for blood-borne diseases such as HIV and hepatitis B and C.

GERMAN PRESS Everybody’s favourite

BRITISH PRESS Stubbed out

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Kalashnikov, for trademark infringement. The Russian companies are importers of the toy gun made in China.

Capello not paid THE Russian Football Union has admitted that it does not have the money to pay national team coach Fabio Capello’s salary. Capello has not been paid since the summer when Russia was knocked out at the group stage of the World Cup.

Russian doll ban A RUSSIAN lawmaker has asked the government to ban popular Monster High dolls because he has received numerous complaints from parents that the dolls cause ‘suicidal moods’ among children. He wants ‘all foreignproduced toys that could DOLL BAN: Monster High doll Freaky affect the mental health of children’ to be banned.

Fusion.

POLICE have arrested 15 people and recovered 2.9 tonnes of the main chemical used to make crystal meth in operation between German and Czech officers to take down a drug ring operating between Leipzig and Prague.

Cap effect A RENT cap will come into effect in 2015, but the announcement has caused rental prices to increase before the cap is introduced. The new law will prevent landlords from setting rent more than 10 per cent higher than the average for the area.

Warhol sale NRW BANK has sold two classic Andy Warhol pictures of Elvis and Marlon Brando for €152 million.

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STAT OF WEEK PROPERTY sales rose year on year by 13.7 per cent to 27,024 operations last September, revealed Spain’s statistics institute INE. It was this year’s second-biggest increase following March’s 22.8 per cent year-on-year improvement.

Cars are stars for Spanish economy TURNOVER for Spain’s car manufacturers reached €40.52 billion by the end of last year.

All told the industry produces 40 different models and contributes 10 per cent of the country’s GDP. Equally important, it provides jobs for 8.1 per cent of the working population.

Six of Spain’s 10 most-bought cars are produced at home,

CAR SALES: Rose by 18.1 per cent.

Cataluña verdict from Fitch quick to arrive THE Fitch ratings agency’s reaction to Cataluña’s recent consultative vote on independence was quick to arrive.

Fitch analysed the effects on both Spain and Cataluña of three possible scenarios. The most likely, according to the agency, is further devolution and tax-setting powers like those of the Basque Region and Navarra. In general terms this would have a ‘mildly positive’ effect on Spain’s sovereign credit.

Full independence would, in contrast, have negative consequences

for Spain’s sovereign rating, as even an orderly breakup would present risks for the national economy. A disorderly separation would be still worse, Fitch said.

The third scenario, a continuation of the protracted tension between Madrid and Barcelona, would be little better, and could trigger loss of short-term deposits that would particularly affect Catalan banks.

This would increase the cost of funding and prompt a reduction in capital expenditure as a protective measure, Fitch warned.

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Land fall AGRICULTURAL land fell by 0.7 per cent last year to an average price of €9,633 a hectare. This was the sixth consecutive fall since 2007’s high of €11,070 per hectare.

Nice work BEATRIZ DE GUINDOS, niece of Spain’s Economy minister Luis de Guindos, is now working at World Bank in Washington. She earns €14,000 a month as an assistant director.

Profits down VODAFONE Spain’s turnover fell by 7.5 per cent to €2.171bn during the first six months of 2014.

Bigger cushions for biggest banks THE world’s 30 largest banks will be told to provide themselves with big loss-absorbing liability cushions.

These banks, which include Spain’s Santander and BBVA are categorised as systemic because their failure would have a ‘cascade effect’ similar to the collapse of Lehman Brothers which triggered the 2008 economic crisis.

To avoid a repetition, these banks must be able to withstand losses of between 16 to 20 per cent of risk-weighted assets in equity and cancellable debt, recommended the Basle-based Financial Stability Board (FSB).

This will protect taxpayers from having to fund bailouts for ‘too big to fail’ banks, the FSB said in plans drawn up for G-20 countries.

headed by the Megane built at the Renault plant in Palencia.

The Seat Ibiza manufactured in Martorell (Barcelona) comes next, followed by the Citroen C4 from Vigo (Galicia). The Seat Leon, again from Martorell, is fourth with the Opel Corsa from Figueruelas (Zaragoza) and the Volkswagen Polo (Pamplona) fifth and sixth respectively.

Thanks to the government’s €2,000 Plan Pive grant when buying a vehicle straight from the factory, sales between January and October rose by 18.1 per cent, with 716,746 new registrations.

Although next year’s Budget has yet to be approved, this will includes €175 million for Plan Pive 7 - and more sales.

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Clients are your best salesmen AS the best advert is the satisfied customer, it is wise to reflect on how you can turn goodwill to drive your business forward. We all appreciate a customer who, pleasantly surprised, offer their thanks.

Small acts of kindness are remembered long after basic service is forgotten.

Twenty-five years ago, a shopkeeper remarked on how lovely my young sons were. “Just a moment,” she smiled.

Then, taking a couple of lollipops from a jar she handed each of my sons their treat.

The cost to the lady was a cent or so; to my wife and I it was a priceless and

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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never to be forgotten gesture. This lesson in business was not given by a successful entrepreneur or at a business seminar but by an elderly lady running a corner shop.

You can put customer goodwill to

better use provided your approach is diplomatic and never pushy. An enterprising business friend in the home improvement trade constantly received expressions of thanks.

Explaining that he was trying to build his business, he suggested to clients that a short note of recommendation would be truly well received. Most were delighted at the opportunity to express their thanks in a tangible way.

On receiving the written tributes my friend placed each in his presenter. Then, when pitching to new customers he left his testimonials presenter with them before going on his way. The outcome

was that, whilst he was at home reading bedtime stories to his children, his past clients were doing his selling for him.

I adopted a more sophisticated approach. Following an order taken I posted to my client a small note of thanks and a five customer satisfaction survey.

Important: I included a stamped address reply envelope.

As a consequence I was soon to receive an unimpressive number of customer recommendations. These I placed in an envelope when confirming appointments by post. My sales success was assured, thanks to conscripting my customers to do my selling for me.

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Make a few simple changes in your life for some extra spare change Loose change A look at finance for females

Jane Plunkett jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

CHANGING a habit takes some getting used to. However, if your way of living is causing serious damage to your finances, then it’s time to take a step back and review how you might save a little.

A recent survey in the UK just revealed that most full-time British workers have an extra £500 to spend after paying all their bills and debts each month. This seems a little excessive to me, but wouldn’t a bit more spare cash each month be an incredible thing?

By taking a couple of frugal money-saving steps in your

day-to-day life there is a way to cut down on needless expenses and make your money go further - on things you actually want to spend it on.

Meal Plan. Draw up a weekly menu to help cut back on the huge amount of waste that many households create.

This system helps to identify areas where you can use up leftovers, finish half-eaten sauces, use fruit and vegetables before they turn bad and avoid grabbing expensive ready meals. And remember to never go shopping when you are hungry.

DIY Cleaning. Shops are lined with rows of expensive cleaning products, but a quick look in your kitchen cupboards and chances are you already have all the cleaning products you need right there.

A teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda on a damp cloth works just as well as expensive

KEEPING FIT: Incorporate exercise into your daily routine.

brand-name cleaners, while vinegar is a great smear-free window and mirror cleaner.

Be Energy Efficient. Think about how you use the appliances in your home.

Simple ways to cut energy bills include not leaving devices on standby, always turning off lights when you leave a room and draught-proofing windows and doors. Also, switch to energy-efficient light bulbs.

Fit For Free. When it comes to keeping fit the world is your oyster. In Spain we are lucky enough to enjoy fabulous weather most of the year, so forget expensive gym memberships - incorporate exercise into your daily routine instead.

Try to walk more and take the stairs instead of lifts. For the sportier among us, parks or beaches are perfect for exercising, while public benches are ideal for pressups and other strength building exercises.

Was Administrator at fault?

Our Administrator runs Community meetings, counts votes, and announces You and the results. Change of use for a business Law in Spain premise, was accepted by the majority of

By David Searl Owners. A small minority objected to some alterations to windows. These dissenters have now obtained a court ruling that a vote of 100 per cent was required to be legal. The judge also ordered the Community to pay costs for returning to the original fittings.

Was the Administrator wrong to allow the works to proceed?

L.A. (Costa Blanca) First, the Administrator is employed by the Community and he cannot ‘allow’ or ‘disallow’ its actions. Nevertheless, he should have warned the AGM that a unanimous vote was required for this change. This is a lapse but it does not constitute professional negligence.

In his favour we can say that many Communities have carried out such votes and actions without any serious consequences.

Secondly, it is normally the President who runs the AGM and has charge of the votes. If he had a copy of ‘You and the Law in Spain,’ he would know what

BUSINESS EXTRA

Big business SPAIN has 3.25 million businesses, mostly small or medium-sized companies (Pymes).

Only 0.12 per cent of the total have more than 250 staff but these companies employ 2.9 million employees, generating an annual turnover of €980 billion.

Approximately 27 per cent are located in Madrid and 26.61 per cent in Cataluña.

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actions need a unanimous vote.

Since July 2013, these minor changes need only a three-fifths majority to pass.

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

TELEFONICA raised €687 million with the sale of 597.85 million of its China Unicom (Hong Kong) shares, following its strategy of reducing its debt . The Spanish multinational retains a 2.51 per cent stake in China Unicom, the country’s secondlargest mobile-phone company, which has a 1 per cent stake in Telefonica.

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Not wild about campers WE residents of El Pinet are fed up with ‘wild camping’ in the car park, sometimes for months on end.

We have paid a lot of money to live here, not to overlook a gypsy encampment because that is what it is. We have sent petitions in the past to Elche Council and complained but they are not interested. If the mayor of Elche or any of her cronies lived here this would not be allowed to happen.

Has anybody in the Environment department thought of where they empty their sewage?

Well, we can tell them. They empty it here in green areas or even down the drains at our lovely walkway. We have seen them and photographed them and sent the photographs to Elche Council but, again, they are not interested. Surely this is a health hazard?

If Santa Pola and San Fulgencio can get rid of them, why can’t Elche? There are lovely campsites nearby, why don’t they go there? No, they are too tight to pay.

A Nosworthy, La Marina (Alicante)

Get it in writing JUST a short letter to advise your readers if they are moving items to the UK from Spain they should get each quote in writing. This is my second letter but it is of public interest, so please print it.

Recently I used the services of a removal company, received a quote for €150 and then the company increased the quote to €250. When queried they made all sorts of excuses, none of which were valid.

James McKeown (by email)

Fuel fury ON a recent round-trip to the UK my wife and I chose to drive back through France, as we have done many times before.

On our return journey, having filled up with fuel several times each way, we were told at our last stop in Spain that our debit card was being refused, which rang alarm bells.

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I LOVED this cheeky sign that I saw in a shop doorway in Mijas Pueblo!

Colin Smyth, Mijas Pueblo (Malaga)

Having arrived home we immediately checked our bank account to discover there was little left because three transactions totalling approximately €160 had not been processed.

Instead random amounts totalling €310 were taken.

Two sums of €90 have since been repaid and the correct amount charged and eventually the last ‘theft’ of €130 was refunded.

However, they took the correct amount after four days but did not refund the €130 for 10 days, which is an even worse crime in my opinion.

The companies concerned are Super U and E L’Eclerc, supermarket chains with unmanned petrol stations where you can only use a credit or debit card to pay for your fuel.

The receipts are printed at the pump and they were all for the correct amount for the fuel that we purchased.

I have got nowhere trying to report this to my bank, VISA and even consumer groups.

Why is that, I wonder, because it is clearly theft?

Charles Day (by email)

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Home alone THE mother who received a police caution for leaving her sixyear-old daughter alone for threequarters of an hour some years back has all my sympathy. She now has a criminal record that she wants erased and you’d have to belong to the pursed-lips brigade not to empathise.

My daughter is grown-up now but my blood still runs cold when I think of what almost happened when she was two. We had moved to a sixth floor flat on the seafront and the balcony had a sturdy wall topped with a railing.

Nobody leaves a two-year-old to her own devices and I certainly

didn’t but one day I was in the kitchen, getting the tea ready while my daughter napped.

Hearing a noise I popped my head round the kitchen door and to my horror saw her standing on top of the balcony wall. The sitting room door to the terrace was open and she had pushed a wicker chair against the wall and clambered up. The little so-and-so had her arms stretched wide, crowing with delight at the view and to this day I don’t remember reaching and grabbing her. And to this day the palms of my hands still sweat when I think about what could have happened.

It’s not just physical presence that counts: that UK mother’s 45 minutes of absence were probably less blameworthy and dangerous than my carelessness.

Linda Gonzalez, Altea (Alicante)

Question time AN outraged correspondent with a property in Benalmadena last week asked why he was charged more for rubbish collection and other services because it’s not his main residence.

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Now I would be the first to agree that there is nothing more satisfying than an outburst of outrage or an orgy of whinging but why waste Your Say column space with his questions?

He should ask Benalmadena Town Hall or property owners’ community.

Iain Dalton-Frith (by email)

Starting early SOMEONE interviewed for ‘Street Talk’ said he regarded drinking Anis at 7am as expenditure on something that isn’t needed.

I’m assuming he is referring to the custom as still practised by Spanish workmen and navvies.

Anis isn’t what you’d describe as a huge outlay and this is a timehonoured habit, meant to kickstart the working day.

If memory serves me rightly, opening hours for the pubs round Covent Garden in London used not to correspond to the strict licensing regulations then in force.

I can’t see the Covent Garden porters who had been working until the crack of dawn drinking glasses of Anis, but they were obviously knocking something back when they didn’t need to.

Still on the subject of ‘Street Talk’ I was amazed that two women admitted to spending on shoes when they didn’t need to. I commented on this to my wife, who looked flabbergasted. “You don’t have to need shoes,” she informed me. “You just have to want them,” she explained patiently.

“Even if they’re never worn?” I asked. “Even if they are never worn,” she answered in a firm tone of voice that brooked no argument. Who was I to argue?

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Hot stuff A CORRESPONDENT who was a lifelong socialist wrote last week that she felt betrayed by New Labour and was willing to give the UKIP party a chance.

Another letter described Farage’s party as ‘upstart and ultra-rightwing’ and warned against the effects on expats of an ‘in-out’ referendum regarding Britain’s EU membership.

Personally I believe that any expat giving UKIP a chance would be cooking their own goose.

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Life is no holiday at London’s alcohol and bacon-free hotel LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT

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F you thought the UK was cold, you should try Denmark! My God, all the reasons I moved to warmer climes keep flooding back. Well, at least the Danish people seem warm enough.

Mind you it really is a strange language - lots of ‘erks’ and ‘choovs.’ Why is it that the first words I always learn in a new language are swear words?

Anyway, tomorrow I’m off to Sweden for the day - even colder! Apparently it’s 20 minutes by ferry. Ah well, someone has to do it.

Did you catch the report of the

RELIGIOUS STAY: Would all hotels welcome gay couples? new Sharia hotel that opened in London last week? No alcohol, no pork, and subsequently, a serious drop in clientele. To my mind the whole exercise is a gross error of judgement.

Notwithstanding the local Muslim populace, many of whom are, I’m sure, devout and

sincere in their beliefs, in my personal experience, the tourists from many of these strictly religious parts of the world travel to cities like London simply to get a break from their suffocating restrictions back home - the casinos are full of them.

I would also be interested to observe the result should a gay couple endeavour to check into the hotel and request a single room for the night. If this should happen, would there be the same outcry from the law as there was when that poor Christian family were mathered from pillar to post and subsequently arrested?

Wouldn’t ya just love to give it a try? Come on any samegender newlyweds out there; try and check into the honeymoon suite. And just for a bit of icing, carry a couple of bacon butties and a bottle of bubbly in yer bag. Anyone up for it?

It also interested me to read the new proprietor’s statement that it was an offence under Islamic law to ‘make a profit from alcohol.’ Does that mean

its ok to give it away? Sounds like a wriggle up to me. I was given gallons in Saudi Arabia.

Does that imply I wasn’t breaking the law at all? I dunno, they take the fun out of everything.

I also have a word of advice to the Muslims who objected to hamburgers being sold in their local supermarket. Don’t buy ‘em. Not rocket science is it? I dunno, sometimes I really do despair of it all.

Don’t forget the Flying Curry Circus Christmas Party on December 13. Just in case you happen to be in the vicinity of Mallorca or thereabouts. Have a good week. You know you love me really!

Keep the faith.

Love, Leapy. leapylee2002@gmail.com

The Cold War is hot news Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

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NE hardly needs to be a visionary to prophesy what historians will make of the European Union’s trade war against Russia. It is a foreign policy débâcle without peace time precedent.

The power brokers concede that sanctions on Russia is an American initiative from which only the U.S. benefits.

Modern Russia, as far as Washington DC and War (sic) Street banks are concerned, is the biggest threat to world order. This is American-speak for Russia being a threat to U.S. world domination.

It is a mistake to think of recent events as a new Cold War. It is already a hot war that has been heating up since 1990.

When Russian President Boris Yeltsin, an habitual drunkard, handed the reins of power to President Vladimir Putin, he would have little idea of the force of the genie released from the rubbed lamp.

With little fanfare the new President set about transferring his country’s natural wealth from American to Russian interests.

From here on he was vilified by the Western Powers. Far worse was to come.

Having rebuilt the Russian economy Putin then set his own agenda; Russian interests. The growing strength of the rouble and Russian self interest converged to form the next logical step. Russian trade, in the future, would be independent of the U.S. dollar and instead based more favourably on barter and trade between national currencies such as those of China, India and Iran.

The effect was to do far more damage to the American economy than any hot war possibly could. American and British economies are war economies. The U.S. and UK became more powerful and prosperous as a consequence of wars.

Modern Russia denies opportunity for profitable wars and simultaneously undermines the dollar as a trading currency.

The U.S. is fighting back but cannot do so on its own. To carry out its aims the U.S. needed to increase EU dependency on Washington and Wall Street. Its top Goldman Sachs bankers were parachuted into the parliaments and banking houses of Western Europe.

American subversion of Western media is on a scale that horrifies. If you want to

know who Western media’s string-pullers are, simply see whose interests they put the spin on.

European Union defence policy is based entirely on American finance. Washington DC instructed France not to hand over two partly Russian built Mistral Class warship carriers. The suggestion was that the EU purchase them. The €3 billion cost is calculated to be nearly double the EU defence spending budget.

This is small beer to the damage being done to the EU economy and indirectly the financial well-being and security PRESIDENT PUTIN: of us all. The EU Transferred his economy is predicted country’s natural to take a €50 billion wealth from hit in lost trade.

American to Russia took Option B Russian interests. by transferring its trading interests elsewhere. Sadly, the EU does not have an Option B. Well, not the kind of option we want to trouble ourselves with.

Sleep well.

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Know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em

By Iain Dempsey IT’S a sight that isn’t particularly commonplace, given its solitary nature, but it is one that routinely occurs in hundreds of thousands of homes across Spain, and forms a multi-billion euro industry.

Each night, bathed in the white luminous glow of computer screens and tablets, Spanish gamblers roll the virtual dice, fold or raise on the virtual felt, and win or lose ‘virtual’ money.

But despite the dangerous lies that a gambler’s mind tells itself, the money isn’t virtual. It is real. And most gamblers are losing theirs. If the house always wins in the long run, to use the Vegas parlance, then Spanish players are paying handover-fist to the virtual house.

The online gaming industry in Spain generates more than €5.5 billion each year and attracts around 300,000 regular players. It’s a lot of money for a country with nearly a quarter of the population out of work.

According to the Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU), the average Spanish online gambler is male, is aged between 25 and 34, and spends €1,765 a month on sports betting, online gambling or on poker sites. To put that into context, this amount is slightly above the average Spanish monthly wage of €1,615.

Gambling on the internet is now the second biggest form of gambling addiction in Spain behind fruit machines, but takes less time to develop: two years instead of six or seven for more traditional forms of gambling.

Of course not everybody who has an account on an online poker site is a gambling addict. Many players enjoy the thrill of the game while not really expecting to win. They do it for a few hours’ recreation.

However there are others who consistently break the golden rule of gambling, ‘never chase your losses’, and find themselves loading more money into an account that rarely seems to grow in size.

So what is it about online

ONLINE GAMBLING: Addiction can develop faster than in traditional gambling that means it only takes two years to develop a gambling addiction, as opposed to six if you frequent the traditional ‘brick and mortar’ establishments like casinos or bookies?

It comes down to perception. Like using a credit card (which the gambler actually needs to finance their online account), the user tells themselves that the money isn’t real. If you can’t see it and can’t touch it, it’s just a number on a screen that can go up or down.

Access to your bank account is just a simple click away and, who

depletes and they need to deposit more in order to keep playing.

A quick search around internet forums throws up a sizeable amount of people complaining that when they first joined an online gambling site or poker site, they found themselves winning regularly and seeing their initial deposit grow in size, only for that ‘lucky streak’ to come to an abrupt end shortly afterwards. But by then it’s too late, they’re hooked and chasing the highs of that winning streak.

A regulated industry, like it is in Spain, at least ensures that licensed gambling sites are above board and playing by the rules (there have been high profile cases in other countries where some sites weren’t).

And the carrots that they dangle to get you in the virtual door and start spending money are just that: juicy enticements. You don’t have to take the bait, but many people do.

The small percentage of gamblers – particularly in online poker – who do win on a regular basis, rely on the fact that most people will lose.

They hone their game, memorise the necessary statistics, and use best judgement at the table to keep their accounts ticking upwards. The online gambling world is full of experts Gambling sites and sharks employ any number only too willing to of lures to reel you in. forms. take money Poker sites regularly from the match your deposit knows, you recreational with their own may pick or bad money, purely to up that pair players. of winning It’s a world get you to deposit aces on the not to get into money. next hand. too lightly, and Online gambling one that must be sites also employ any treated with caution. If number of lures to reel you in. you can afford it, are having Poker sites regularly match your fun, and are not all-consumed by it, deposit with their own money, then by all means, enjoy. But if you purely to get you to deposit money. consistently lose and find yourself “Deposit €100 and we’ll give you pumping more money into that another €100” they frequently online account while you chase your advertise. Most players find, losses, it might be time to stop or however, that their €200 slowly seek help.

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Penguins, fairies and Margaret Thatcher H

AVE you seen the Christmas TV adverts by Tesco, M&S and John Lewis - the annual battle to win the hearts and wallets of Christmas shoppers by UK companies spending over £1.5bn on advertising campaigns?

Of the three, John Lewis’s about the little boy buying his penguin a wrapped-up penguin girlfriend stands head and, err, wings over the M&S fairies ad. And Tesco’s?

Just looks tacky notwithstanding it’ll have cost the GNP of a small Latin American country.

But really, if any business

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has got a few million quid to spend on extravagant advertising, shouldn’t it be using this to reduce prices all round instead of spending it on pointless TV ads? After all, Tesco’s sales are falling sharply as Britain’s ‘big four’ grocery retailers fight shifts in shopping habits caused by the downturn and the simultaneous unstoppable

XMAS ADVERTS: John Lewis and the little boy with his penguin is a winner. rise of discounters Aldi and Lidl.

Likewise, M&S is increasingly losing its market share to budget clothing retailers like Primark. How the current CEOs of M&S and Tesco must look back enviously at the ‘luck’ of their predownturn predecessors!

What strikes me about all this is the role of luck - not just in business but politics too. Some politicians seem to have it - like Margaret

Thatcher - while others don’t - like Ed Miliband.

Whatever your personal feelings, Thatcher was an extremely lucky politician.

First off, Jim Callaghan postponed an autumn election he probably would have won. Next came Argentina’s President Galtieri, newly-elected and keen to grab the Falklands.

Against American advice, and despite the gamble of sending British forces 3,000 miles to recapture them, she pulled it off.

In 1984 along came another helping hand,

Scargill, who couldn’t have played into her hands more conveniently. With government contingency plans in place, including high coal stocks, transport arrangements and less dependence on coal-fired power stations, he opted to call a strike without a ballot early in the spring of 1984 (the worst possible timing, with a long summer ahead).

It wouldn’t be impossible to imagine Scargill as a closet Tory and Maggie’s secret ally!

Without Callaghan,

Galtieri and Scargill, Thatcher wouldn’t have been the PM she became.

And all this plus the windfall of North Sea oil.

How Ed Miliband must be hankering after that Thatcher luck and M&S fairy dust…

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What is the most unexpected thing that has happened to you this week?

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ILES BIRCH, owner of the British Ski Center in Granada, says that the most unexpected thing that NEIL: Caramelised potatoes were an unexpected request.

Lisa.

STREET TALK has happened to him this week is… “in light of preparations for a busy ski season starting in just over two weeks, my knee decided to pack up two days ago just to add to all the apprehension we battle on regardless ;-) !”

Jenni Rock, Gladrags, Albox “My biggest surprise was getting a beautiful bouquet

Jenni Rock.

of flowers from my husband for my shop’s first birthday. He’s not a publicly romantic man normally, but he had the flowers delivered to the shop and had also made sure my favourite flowers (lilies) were included. I was over the moon and yes, I cried.”

Name and job title: Lisa, Client relations and office security, Velasco Lawyers, Axarquia “Hi, I’m Lisa, yesterday, I was in the car with my boss, Luca, and the Guardia Civil fined us. Guess what? Spanish driving licence and car documents were all OK, but I must be tied or in a cage while he is driving. OUTRAGEOUS!” For Unni Warpe from L’Alfaz del Pi, who has recently lost a lot of weight through healthy shakes, the most unexpected thing to have happened this week was running from Albir to Benidorm over the Sierra Helada: “For me that used to be a day

UNNI: New levels of fitness shocked her.

excursion and I completed it in two hours five minutes and that was really unexpected and something I am really proud of.”

Neil Lloyd, Head chef at Restaurante Christopher in Torrevieja said the most unexpected thing was to be asked for caramelised potatoes and duck breast and cabbage: “We had some Scandinavian diners in and they wanted caramelised potatoes, it is not something we do or something I’ve particularly heard of, but we did it for them.”

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CH4 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Daily Brunch 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 Small Animal Hospital

CH5 9:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:35am Toby's Travelling Circus 9:50am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Cowboy Builders 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Underground Britain 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours

SKY 1 6:00am Airline USA 6:30am Airline USA 7:00am The Real A&E 7:30am The Real A&E 8:00am Greggs: More Than Meats the Pie 9:00am Futurama 9:30am Futurama 10:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm Hawaii Five-0 1:00pm Hawaii Five-0 2:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

3pm 3:35pm Coast 4:00pm A Place to Call Home 4:45pm The Rockford Files 5:35pm Cagney and Lacey

3:00pm Peter Andre's 60 Minute Makeover 4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Tipping Point

3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Fifteen to One 5:00pm Deal or No Deal

3:20pm NCIS 4:15pm A Grandpa for Christmas

3:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00pm Obese: A Year to Save My Life USA 5:00pm Greggs: More Than Meats the Pie

6:20pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm The Home That Two Built

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

6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm Coach Trip 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:35pm Unreported World

6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm World War II in Colour

6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons

9:00pm Mastermind 9:30pm Tigers About the House 10:30pm Mock the Week 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight

9:00pm Secrets From the Sky 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

11:30pm ITV News and Weather

9:00pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm Alan Carr: Chatty Man

9:00pm Ice Road Truckers 10:00pm Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild 11:00pm Body of Proof

9:00pm The Simpsons 9:30pm Futurama 10:00pm Football's Funniest Moments 11:00pm Micky Flanagan's Detour De France

12:05am Never Mind the Buzzcocks 12:35am Soulboy 1:55am Question Time David Dimbleby presents topical debate from Birmingham. 2:55am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

12:15am Daylight 2:15am Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly. 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 4:45am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

12:05am Toast of London 12:40am Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem 2:25am Boss 3:25am King and Country 5:00am Phil: Secret Agent Down Under 5:55am Location, Location, Location

12:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am Jack the Ripper: The Missing Evidence 5:00am Nick's Quest 5:20am Divine Designs 5:45am House Doctor

12:00am Britcam: Emergency on Our Streets 1:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00am Hawaii Five-0 3:00am Hawaii Five-0 4:00am Stargate Atlantis 5:00am Hawaii Five-0

BBC THREE

BBC FOUR

ITV2

ITV3

ITV4

E4

8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes 8:15pm Atlantis 9:00pm Motorway Cops 10:00pm Comedy Fest Live 11:00pm Bad Education 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:45am Family Guy 1:10am Family Guy 1:30am Bad Education 2:00am Sweat the Small Stuff 2:30am Life is Toff 3:00am The Revolution Will be Televised 3:30am Some Girls

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Angelic Voices 10:00pm Kenny Rogers 11:00pm Country Kings at the BBC 12:00am Dolly Parton @ Glastonbury 2014 1:10am Glen Campbell 2:10am Kenny Rogers 3:10am Country Kings at the BBC 4:10am In Concert 5:00am This is BBC Four

11:15am The Chase 12:15pm All Star Family Fortunes 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed!

2:50pm Royal Pains 3:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

8:00pm You've Been Framed and Famous!

9:00pm Ocean's Eleven 11:30pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here Now! 12:30am Celebrity Juice

10:35am Judge Judy 10:55am Judge Judy 11:20am Judge Judy 11:50am A Touch of Frost 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:00pm Wild at Heart 4:00pm Wycliffe 5:10pm Faith in the Future 5:40pm French Fields 6:15pm George and Mildred 6:50pm Heartbeat 7:50pm Wycliffe 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm Endeavour 12:00am The Vice

12:30pm Pawn Stars 12:55pm Alias Smith and Jones 1:55pm Minder 2:55pm The Professionals 4:00pm Pawn Stars 4:30pm Pawn Stars 4:55pm Magnum, P.I. 5:55pm Kojak 7:00pm Alias Smith and Jones 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm Storage Wars 9:30pm Storage Wars 10:00pm Never Say Never Again 12:45am Memphis Belle

3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm My Fair Wedding 5:00pm Melissa and Joey 5:30pm Suburgatory 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 Melissa and Joey 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Love and Other Drugs 12:15am The Big Bang Theory 12:45am The Big Bang Theory

Crime

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3:15pm Moving On 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Glorious Gardens From Above 5:30pm Flog It!

6pm 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Still Open All Hours

9pm 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Citizen Khan 10:00pm Have I Got News for You 10:30pm Not Going Out 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show

Alan is joined by the iconic Bette Midler.

12am 12:20am Cuckoo 12:55am EastEnders Omnibus 2:50am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:55am BBC News

BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind. More daily from 7.00pm.

SKY MOVIES Action 5:40am The Karate Kid 7:55am Cinderella Man 10:30am White House Down 12:55pm Predator 2:45pm R.I.P.D. 4:30pm Sahara 6:45pm White House Down 9:00pm Predator 11:00pm Romancing the Stone 12:50am The Jewel of the Nile 2:50am R.I.P.D. 4:40am The Top Ten Show 2014 4:55am The Karate Kid, Part II

Comedy 7:35am Saving Mr. Banks Special 8:05am Uncle Buck 9:55am Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo 11:30am The World's End 1:30pm There's Something About Mary 3:35pm Idiocracy 5:15pm Uncle Buck 7:05pm Admission 9:00pm The World's End 11:00pm There's Something About Mary 1:05am Idiocracy 2:35am Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo 4:05am Our Idiot Brother 5:40am My Big Fat Greek Wedding Sick of being bullied by her overpowering Greek family, dowdy Toula signs up for college.

6:30am Point Last Seen 8:10am My Brother the Devil 10:15am Jennifer Eight 12:35pm Big Nothing 2:15pm Blood Work FBI profiler Terry McCaleb has retired after a heart transplant.

4:15pm Syriana 6:35pm Cold Comes the Night 8:15pm After the Sunset 10:00pm Blood Work 11:55pm Training Day 2:05am Death Warrant 3:45am Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead 5:50am Ocean's Eleven

7:00am Holiday Inn 8:45am The Santa Clause 2 10:35am Love Actually 12:55pm Nativity 3: Dude Where's My Donkey Special 1:25pm Home Alone 3:10pm Die Hard 2 5:20pm The Santa Clause 2 7:10pm Home Alone 9:00pm Die Hard 2 11:10pm Love Actually Romcom following the interconnected lives of a group of loved-up, and lovelorn, Londoners.

1:30am Grumpy Old Men 3:25am Holiday Inn

Premiere

TCM

7:00am Reasonable Doubt 8:40am Time Lapse 10:35am Let it Snow 12:10pm Reasonable Doubt 1:50pm Saving Santa 3:30pm Time Lapse 5:25pm Lone Survivor 7:30pm Let it Snow 9:00pm Lone Survivor 11:05pm Reasonable Doubt 12:45am Shame the Devil 2:30am Time Lapse 4:25am Let it Snow

8:50am Gunsmoke 9:55am The Iron Sheriff 11:20am Jungle Man-Eaters 12:35pm Sherlock Holmes: Pursuit to Algiers 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm The Mackintosh Man 6:00pm Sierra Passage 7:35pm The Plunderers Four rowdy cowhands ride into a small town, creating trouble and mayhem.

9:25pm Escort West 11:00pm Death Proof 1:15am Romper Stomper 3:05am Death Proof

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live James Martin presents the weekly live cooking show with guest chefs Ken Hom and Brad McDonald.

12:30pm Football Focus 1:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news from the BBC. 1:10pm F1: Grand Prix Qualifying

BBC TWO 7:10am Animal Park Ben Fogle and Kate Humble explore life behind the scenes at Longleat Estate and Safari Park. 7:40am F1: Grand Prix Practice 12:05pm Bargain Hunt Marlborough plays host to the antiques challenge. 12:30pm James Martin: Home Comforts 1:15pm James Martin: Home Comforts 2:00pm Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey

www.euroweeklynews.com

ITV 8:20am Share a Story 8:25am Sooty 8:35am Mr. Bean 8:50am The Matt Hatter Chronicles 9:15am Horrid Henry 9:30am The Munch Box 10:25am ITV News 10:30am The Hungry Sailors 11:25am Murder, She Wrote 12:20pm ITV News and Weather 12:25pm Storage Hoarders 1:25pm Surprise Surprise 2:30pm All Star Family Fortunes

CH4 7:15am Transworld Sport 8:10am Mobil 1 The Grid 8:35am Anglesey Sandman Triathlon 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am Weekend Kitchen with Waitrose 11:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 11:35am Frasier 12:05pm The Big Bang Theory 1:00pm The Simpsons 1:30pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 2:30pm Channel 4 Racing

CH5 9:05am Wanda and the Alien 9:20am Zack and Quack 9:35am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:50am Jelly Jamm 10:05am LazyTown 10:35am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:10am Access 11:15am Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun 12:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 1:15pm Trading Christmas

SATURDAY TV

SKY 1 7:00am Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? 8:00am Glee 9:00am The Fantasy Football Club 10:00am The F1 Show 11:00am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars 2:00pm The Hunger Games: Mockingjay 2:30pm Get on Up Movie Special

3pm 3:15pm Rugby Union 5:30pm Final Score 6:20pm Celebrity Mastermind 6:30pm BBC London News

3:00pm Escape to the Country 3:45pm The Red Shoes 5:55pm Rugby Union

3:15pm Doc Martin 4:15pm Keep it in the Family 5:15pm Scooby-Doo Live action version of the cartoon about a gang of teenage sleuths and their cowardly dog.

5:00pm Come Dine with Me In Darlington, first to host is perfectionist Clair Sherwood-Parkin who cooks up a Moroccaninspired feast.

3:00pm All I Want for Christmas 4:45pm My Santa Family drama. Single mother Jen begins to lose her faith in the magic of Christmas.

3:00pm Last Man Standing 3:30pm Last Man Standing 4:00pm All Aboard: East Coast Trains 5:00pm All Aboard: East Coast Trains

5:25pm Come Dine with Me

6pm 6:40pm Celebrity Mastermind 6:50pm BBC News 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:10pm Pointless 8:00pm Strictly Come Dancing

8:30pm Flog it! Trade Secrets Antiques series. This edition explores when size does matter. We find the littlest and largest collectibles, and Paul Martin gets a peek at the Science Museum's incredible collection of oversized objects.

7:00pm ITV News London 7:15pm ITV News and Weather 7:30pm You've Been Framed!

Surreal comedy meets slapstick as Harry Hill welcomes us to his world of home videos.

8:00pm The Chase: Celebrity Special

6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:25pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Speed with Guy Martin

6:30pm Crazy for Christmas

9:00pm Walking Through History 10:00pm It Was Alright in the 1970's 11:00pm Lawless

9:55pm 5 News Weekend 10:00pm The Long Kiss Goodnight No-holds-barred action thriller about an amnesiac schoolteacher who discovers she was formerly a government assassin when she hires a low-rent private eye to help fill the gaps in her memory.

Ridley Scott's gripping tale of extraterrestial horror.

Festive drama.

8:15pm Christmas Wishes Heartwarming seasonal drama.

6:00pm Portrait Artist of the Year 2014 Artists in Scotland paint stars such as Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp.

7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

9pm 9:15pm Atlantis 10:00pm Casualty 10:50pm The National Lottery Live Gaby Roslin hosts as the National Lottery Live celebrates 20 years!

11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Match of the Day

9:00pm Perry and Croft: Made in Britain 9:30pm Dad's Army Classic wartime sitcom. Mainwaring and the platoon take part in a Home Guard efficiency test.

10:00pm QI XL 10:45pm Tomorrow's World 11:45pm Intruders

9:00pm The X Factor 10:40pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

Ant and Dec present the jungle survival challenge.

11:45pm The Jonathan Ross Show

9:00pm Hawaii Five-0 10:00pm Alien

12am 12:45am The Football League Show 2:05am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:10am BBC News

12:30am Minority Report 2:50am The Thing From Another World 4:10am This is BBC Two

12:50am ITV News and Weather Kylie Pentelow with the latest headlines from around the world. 1:05am The Chase 2:00am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 4:45am ITV Nightscreen

1:20am JFK Conspiracy thriller, which masqueraded as historical document but proved gripping enough to scoop two Oscars and be nominated for a further six. 4:40am Hollyoaks Omnibus

12:20am Gotham 1:15am Super Casino 4:10am The Gadget Show 5:00am House Doctor 5:25am Make it Big 5:50am Make it Big

12:15am A League of Their Own 1:15am Costa Del Street Crime 1:45am Costa Del Street Crime 2:15am Hawaii Five-0 3:05am Starlings 4:00am Starlings 5:00am Nothing to Declare 5:30am Nothing to Declare

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E4

8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes 9:00pm Top Gear 10:00pm Sherlock 11:30pm Live at the Apollo 12:00am Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 1:10am Family Guy 1:50am Family Guy 2:15am Sweat the Small Stuff 2:45am Life is Toff 3:15am The Revolution Will be Televised 3:45am Live at the Apollo 4:15am Some Girls 4:45am In Deep 5:00am This is BBC Three

8:00pm Natural World 9:00pm The Riviera: A History in Pictures 10:00pm Inspector Montalbano

7:00am You've Been Framed!

7:25am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:00am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:25pm You've Been Framed!

1:30pm Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home 3:30pm Dungeons and Dragons 5:35pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

7:05pm King Kong 10:40pm The Xtra Factor 11:45pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here Now! 12:45am The X Factor 2:20am The Xtra Factor 3:20am You've Been Framed!

3:45am Teleshopping

7:00am World Kitchen 7:25am George and Mildred 9:10am The Royal 10:10am The Royal 11:10am The Darling Buds of May 12:25pm The Darling Buds of May 1:35pm Columbo 3:35pm A Touch of Frost 5:35pm Inspector Morse 7:55pm Rosemary and Thyme 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm Midsomer Murders 12:00am A Touch of Frost 1:45am Bomb Girls 2:35am World Kitchen

8:30am Motorsport UK 9:25am World Rally Championship Highlights 10:15am GT Academy 10:50am UEFA Champions League Weekly 11:20am Cheers 12:20pm Alias Smith and Jones 1:20pm Movies Now 1:35pm Cheyenne Autumn 4:45pm Rooster Cogburn 7:00pm FIA Formula e Championship Highlights 8:00pm Storage Wars 10:00pm A View to a Kill 12:45am Raging Bull

9:00am Paternity Court 9:30am Rules of Engagement 10:30am Rules of Engagement 11:00am My Fair Wedding 12:00pm Melissa and Joey 1:00pm How I Met Your Mother 2:00pm A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures 3:45pm Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 4:00pm Made in Chelsea 5:00pm Melissa and Joey 6:00pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm The Fourth Kind 12:05am Rude Tube

Crime

Drama

Drama based on the series of books featuring the Sicilian detective.

11:45pm The Joy of the Guitar Riff 12:45am Great Guitar Riffs at the BBC 1:45am Top of the Pops 2:30am Sounds of the 70s 3:00am Natural World 4:00am The Riviera: A History in Pictures 5:00am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.

SKY MOVIES Action 7:00am Chain Reaction 9:00am After Earth 10:55am Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit 12:55pm Predator 2 A tough cop finds himself facing a towering alien beast known as the Predator in Los Angeles.

2:50pm Chain Reaction 4:45pm The Top Ten Show 2014 5:05pm Demolition Man 7:10pm After Earth 9:00pm Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit 11:00pm Predator 2 12:55am Demolition Man 3:05am Gangster Squad 5:15am Born to Race: Fast Track

Comedy 7:20am Groundhog Day A grumpy weatherman keeps waking up to the same 24 hours.

9:05am Ghostbusters 10:55am So Undercover 12:40pm The Internship 2:40pm Employee of the Month 4:30pm Groundhog Day 6:15pm Ghostbusters 8:05pm Ghostbusters II 10:00pm The Internship 12:05am Employee of the Month 2:00am Without a Paddle 3:45am The to Do List 5:35am Maverick

8:05am Flatliners 10:10am Get Rich or Die Tryin' 12:10pm Runner Runner 1:55pm The Fast and the Furious 3:55pm 2 Fast 2 Furious Former LA cop Brian now makes his living driving in illegal street races in Miami.

5:50pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 7:45pm In the Line of Fire 10:00pm Runner Runner 11:40pm Outlaw 1:30am Get Rich or Die Tryin' 3:30am The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 5:20am Deep Family Secrets

8:15am National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 10:00am The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 11:40am Home Alone 4 1:10pm The Best Man Holiday 3:15pm Sleepless in Seattle 5:05pm Nativity 3: Dude Where's My Donkey Special 5:35pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 7:15pm Jack Frost 9:00pm The Best Man Holiday 11:10pm National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 12:55am A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas

Premiere

TCM

6:00am The Judge Special 6:30am Pacific Rim: Sky Movies Special 7:00am Reasonable Doubt 8:40am Time Lapse 10:35am Let it Snow 12:10pm Reasonable Doubt 1:50pm Saving Santa 3:30pm Time Lapse 5:25pm Lone Survivor 7:30pm Let it Snow 9:00pm Lone Survivor 11:05pm Reasonable Doubt 12:45am Shame the Devil 2:30am Time Lapse 4:25am Let it Snow

6:00am Rock N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits 6:55am The Mackintosh Man 8:50am Gunsmoke 9:55am Gunsmoke 11:00am Sierra Passage 12:35pm The Plunderers 2:20pm Gold of the Seven Saints 4:00pm What's Up, Doc? 5:50pm Khartoum 8:15pm Kona Coast 10:00pm The Juror 12:25am Menace II Society 2:15am The Juror 4:30am Gunmen From Laredo 5:40am TCM Shorts

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. 8:35am Match of the Day 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Sunday Politics Andrew Neil and Tim Donovan with the latest political news, interviews and debate. 1:10pm F1: Grand Prix

BBC TWO 7:15am Great British Garden Revival 8:15am Countryfile 9:15am Glorious Gardens From Above 10:00am The Football League Show 11:20am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:50pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm Rugby Union

www.euroweeklynews.com

ITV 8:20am Share a Story 8:25am Sooty 8:35am Mr. Bean 8:50am Ultimate Spider-Man 9:15am Horrid Henry 9:30am Big Time Rush 10:00am The Aquabats! Super Show! 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Dickinson's Real Deal 11:30am Murder, She Wrote 12:30pm ITV News and Weather 12:40pm Carry on Cruising 2:30pm The Unforgettable Joan Sims

CH4 7:10am NFL 8:10am How I Met Your Mother 8:35am How I Met Your Mother 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Jamie's Comfort Food 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm Fifteen to One 2:30pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:30pm The Simpsons

CH5 9:15am Wanda and the Alien 9:25am Zack and Quack 9:40am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:55am Jelly Jamm 10:10am LazyTown 10:40am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:15am Access 11:20am Police Interceptors 12:15pm Police Interceptors 1:15pm Police Interceptors 2:10pm A Boyfriend for Christmas

SUNDAY TV

SKY 1 7:00am The Hour of Power 8:00am Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? 9:00am Glee 10:00am Inside Gatwick 11:00am World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars 12:00pm WWE Experience 1:00pm Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew 2:00pm Last Man Standing 2:30pm Last Man Standing

3pm 4:30pm Escape to the Country 5:00pm Points of View Jeremy Vine presents audience views on BBC TV.

5:15pm Songs of Praise 5:50pm Life Story

3:00pm Bargain Hunt 3:45pm Women's Football Jacqui Oatley presents from Wembley as England take on Germany in a women's international.

3:00pm All Star Family Fortunes 4:00pm The X Factor 5:40pm Midsomer Murders

4:00pm The Simpsons 4:30pm The Simpsons 5:00pm Furry Vengeance A slapstick family comedy that mixes live action with CGI, directed by Roger Kumble.

4:00pm The Christmas Secret Seasonal fantasy romance.

5:45pm 5 News Weekend National and international news.

5:55pm Superman III

3:00pm All Aboard: East Coast Trains 4:00pm All Aboard: East Coast Trains 5:00pm Futurama 5:30pm The Simpsons

6pm 6:35pm BBC London News 6:45pm Life Story 6:50pm BBC News 7:05pm Regional News and Weather 7:15pm Countryfile 8:15pm Strictly Come Dancing

6:00pm Coast 6:30pm Glorious Gardens From Above 7:15pm Flog It! Barnsley is the home to this edition of Flog It.

8:00pm Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom

7:30pm ITV News London 7:45pm ITV News and Weather James Mates with the latest headlines from around the world.

6:50pm Rio Carlos Saldanha, director of the Ice Age saga, swaps the frigid prehistory of his earlier films for the altogether warmer climes of his native Brazil in this animated adventure for all the family.

8:15pm Hancock Action comedy about a disillusioned superhero. Cynical vigilante Hancock's superhuman powers help him fight crime and save lives.

6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Futurama 8:00pm The Flash

8:00pm Keep it in the Family

8:40pm Channel 4 News

9:00pm The X Factor Results Show 10:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

11:30pm ITV News and Weather 11:45pm Catchphrase

9:00pm Woolly Mammoth: The Autopsy 10:00pm Homeland 11:00pm Sarah Millican: Throughly Modern Millican Live

12:00am The Wrong Mans 12:30am Moon 2:00am The Quatermass Xperiment 3:20am Countryfile 4:20am Holby City 5:20am This is BBC Two

12:25am Rugby Highlights 1:15am The Store 3:20am Motorsport UK 4:10am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 4:55am ITV Nightscreen

12:00am Alan Carr: Chatty Man 1:00am Confessions of a Copper 2:00am The Simpsons 2:25am NFL 5:45am Mobil 1 The Grid

12:25am The Punisher 2:05am Super Casino 4:10am The Jersey Slayer 5:00am House Doctor 5:25am Make it Big 5:50am Make it Big

12:00am Road Wars 12:30am The Cafe 1:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00am Hawaii Five-0 3:00am Spy 3:30am Spy 4:00am Costa Del Street Crime 5:00am Crash Test Dummies 5:30am Crash Test Dummies

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8:00pm F1: Grand Prix 9:00pm Pop's Greatest Dance Crazes 9:15pm The Proposal 11:00pm Family Guy 11:25pm Family Guy 11:45pm Some Girls 12:15am American Dad! 1:00am Life is Toff 1:30am The Revolution Will be Televised 2:00am Snow, Sex and Suspicious Parents 3:00am Some Girls 3:30am Sweat the Small Stuff 4:00am The Revolution Will be Televised 4:30am Life is Toff 5:00am This is BBC Three

8:00pm The Great War 8:40pm Britain's Wild Places 8:50pm Britain's Wild Places 9:00pm The Day of The Triffids 9:30pm The Day of The Triffids 10:00pm Hunt v Lauda: F1's Greatest Racing Rivals 11:00pm Jim Clark: The Quiet Champion 12:00am Dolly Parton @ Glastonbury 2014 1:10am Kenny Rogers 2:10am Country Kings at the BBC 3:10am Sounds of the 70s 3:40am Glen Campbell 4:40am This is BBC Four

7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:40am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:10pm The X Factor 1:50pm The Xtra Factor 2:55pm The Hot Desk 3:05pm You've Been Framed!

3:40pm Small Soldiers 5:50pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

6:50pm Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 9:00pm Scorpion 10:00pm The Xtra Factor 11:00pm You've Been Framed!

11:30pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here Now! 12:35am Educating Joey Essex

7:00am Wycliffe 7:55am Thoroughly Modern Millie 10:45am Heartbeat 11:45am Heartbeat 12:50pm A Touch of Frost 2:55pm Rosemary and Thyme 3:55pm Columbo 6:00pm On the Buses 7:50pm Inspector Morse 10:00pm Lewis 12:00am Cracker 3:20am Judge Judy 3:40am Judge Judy 4:25am ITV3 Nightscreen 4:40am Emmerdale Omnibus

7:50am Cheers 8:10am Cheers 8:40am Cheers 9:05am The Professionals 10:05am Border Security USA 11:05am Ax Men 12:55pm Alias Smith and Jones 2:00pm Alias Smith and Jones 3:05pm The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 6:30pm Storage Wars 7:00pm British Touring Car Championship 2014 Review 9:00pm Rugby Highlights 10:00pm Spy Game 12:35am First Blood

7:00am My Fair Wedding 7:45am Paternity Court 8:10am Paternity Court 8:35am Rules of Engagement 9:30am Melissa and Joey 11:00am Hollyoaks Omnibus 1:30pm Made in Chelsea 2:35pm Melissa and Joey 3:00pm Mighty Joe Young 5:15pm Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm 27 Dresses 11:10pm The Inbetweeners 12:20am Drifters 12:50am Bad Robots

Comedy

Crime

Drama

9pm 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Remember Me 11:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.

11:20pm BBC London News 11:30pm Match of the Day 2

9:00pm The Mekong River with Sue Perkins Sue Perkins continues her epic journey up the Mekong, south east Asia's greatest river.

10:00pm World's Greatest Food Markets 11:00pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:30pm The Wrong Mans

10:00pm The Green Hornet Following the death of his newspaper-magnate father, an irresponsible slacker recruits one of his dad's former employees to become one half of a new crime-fighting duo.

9:00pm Modern Family 9:30pm Trollied Some fake banknotes are doing the rounds and, egged on by Lisa, Rose shops an innocent customer.

10:00pm Hawaii Five-0 11:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

12am 12:30am The Apprentice 1:30am Protocol 3:00am Weather for the Week Ahead 3:05am BBC News

SKY MOVIES Action 7:00am Thor: The Dark World Special The cast of Thor: The Dark World chat about the stunning sequel to superhero hit Thor.

7:30am Iron Man 3 9:50am Thor: The Dark World 11:50am Star Trek Into Darkness 2:10pm Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 4:15pm Batman Begins 6:45pm Iron Man 3 9:00pm Thor: The Dark World 11:00pm Star Trek Into Darkness 1:15am Aliens 3:45am Batman Begins

5:35am Maverick 7:45am The World's End Special 8:15am Bean 9:50am The Truman Show 11:40am The Nutty Professor 1:25pm This is 40 3:45pm Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 5:25pm Austin Powers in Goldmember 7:10pm The Truman Show 9:00pm The Nutty Professor 10:45pm This is 40 1:05am Powder Room 2:40am Life 4:35am Mr Woodcock

12:55pm Zero Dark Thirty A single-minded young CIA operative puts everything on the line to drive the US's pursuit of Osama Bin Laden.

3:35pm The Perfect Score Six teenagers form a plot to steal the answers to a vital exam.

5:10pm The Pelican Brief When Darby Shaw's law professor lover is killed, she is hunted by assassins who want the evidence she uncovered of a highreaching conspiracy.

10:35am Movie (to be confirmed) 12:25am Traffic 3:05am Falling Down 5:10am Malpractice

6:10am Home Alone: The Holiday Heist 7:50am While You Were Sleeping 9:40am Miracle on 34th Street 11:40am Elf 1:25pm Bad Santa 3:10pm Nativity 3: Dude Where's My Donkey Special 3:40pm Miracle on 34th Street 5:40pm Disney's A Christmas Carol 7:20pm Elf 9:00pm Bad Santa 10:45pm Disney's A Christmas Carol 12:30am Black Christmas 2:05am Pete's Christmas 3:45am While You Were Sleeping 5:35am The Elf That Rescued Christmas

Premiere

TCM

6:00am Pacific Rim: Sky Movies Special 6:30am The Judge Special 7:00am Reasonable Doubt 8:40am Time Lapse 10:35am Let it Snow 12:10pm Reasonable Doubt 1:50pm Time Lapse 3:45pm Saving Santa 5:25pm Lone Survivor 7:30pm Let it Snow 9:00pm Lone Survivor 11:05pm Reasonable Doubt 12:45am Shame the Devil 2:30am Time Lapse 4:25am Let it Snow

6:00am Ed Sullivan's Rock N' Roll Classics 6:35am Gold of the Seven Saints 8:15am What's Up, Doc? 10:05am Khartoum 12:30pm Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon 1:50pm The Big Circus 4:00pm Rage at Dawn 5:45pm Man From Sonora 6:55pm Man in the Saddle 8:35pm The Last Posse 10:00pm Rome 11:10pm Posse 1:15am Land Raiders 3:00am Posse

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Don't Mess with Me 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Claimed and Shamed 12:30pm Channel Patrol 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors

BBC TWO 8:05am Call the Council 8:50am Don't Get Done, Get Dom 9:20am Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 10:05am Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 11:05am Tom Kerridge's Best Ever Dishes 11:35am Click 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm BBC World News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm A to Z of TV Gardening 2:10pm Life in the Undergrowth

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ITV 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 11:55am ITV News 12:00pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather

CH4 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Daily Brunch 12:00pm Jamie's Comfort Food 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 Come Dine with Me

CH5 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:35am Toby's Travelling Circus 9:50am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Cowboy Builders 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours

MONDAY TV

SKY 1 6:00am Airline USA 6:30am Airline USA 7:00am The Real A&E 7:30am The Real A&E 8:00am Greggs: More Than Meats the Pie 9:00am Futurama 9:30am Futurama 10:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm Hawaii Five-0 1:00pm Hawaii Five-0 2:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

3pm 3:10pm The Great British Bake Off 4:10pm A Place to Call Home 4:55pm The Rockford Files 5:45pm Great British Railway Journeys

3:00pm Peter Andre's 60 Minute Makeover 4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Tipping Point

3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Fifteen to One 5:00pm Deal or No Deal

3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Lost at Christmas

3:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00pm Obese: A Year to Save My Life USA 5:00pm Greggs: More Than Meats the Pie

6:15pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Tom Kerridge's Best Ever Dishes 8:30pm Children's Hospital

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

6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm Coach Trip 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm Turner Prize at 30

6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Gadget Show

6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons

9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Only Connect 10:00pm Posh People: Inside Tatler 11:00pm Never Mind the Buzzcocks 11:30pm Newsnight

9:00pm Countrywise 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm The Agenda

9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm Sarah Beeny's How to Sell Your Home 10:00pm Skint 11:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats 11:45pm Toast of London

9:00pm Loch Ness Monster 10:00pm Gotham The adventures of young detective James Gordon in pre-Batman Gotham City continue.

11:00pm Harry Brown

9:00pm Modern Family 9:30pm Trollied 10:00pm Micky Flanagan's Detour De France 11:00pm Arrow

12:20am Great Continental Railway Journeys 1:20am The Apprentice Lord Sugar summons the candidates to tell them their next task. 2:20am This is BBC Two

12:20am The Jonathan Ross Show 1:20am Jackpot247 4:00am UEFA Champions League Weekly 4:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 5:10am ITV Nightscreen

12:20am The IT Crowd 12:50am NFL 1:50am Love and Adventure 2:20am The Square Circle 4:15am Phil: Secret Agent Down Under 5:10am Location, Location, Location

1:05am Muggings and Mayhem: Caught on Camera 2:05am Super Casino 4:10am Miracle Babies 5:00am Nick's Quest 5:25am Divine Designs 5:45am House Doctor

12:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00am Hawaii Five-0 3:00am Hawaii Five-0 4:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 5:00am Stargate Atlantis

BBC THREE

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E4

8:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 9:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:00pm Don't Tell the Bride Goes Global 11:00pm Some Girls 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:10am American Dad! 1:30am Some Girls 2:00am Sweat the Small Stuff 2:30am People Like Us 3:30am Snow, Sex and Suspicious Parents 4:30am Some Girls

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 9:00pm Lost Cities of the Ancients 10:00pm Dancing Cheek to Cheek: An Intimate History of Dance 11:00pm Abigail's Party 12:45am All the Fun of the Fair 1:45am Puppy Love 2:15am Sounds of the 70s 2:45am Dancing in the Blitz: How World War 2 Made British Ballet 3:45am Dancing Cheek to Cheek: An Intimate History of Dance 4:45am This is BBC Four

1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:50pm Royal Pains 3:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

8:30pm You've Been Framed!

9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Tricked 11:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here Now! 12:00am Celebrity Juice

10:30am Judge Judy 10:55am Judge Judy 11:20am Judge Judy 11:50am A Touch of Frost 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:00pm The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes 4:05pm Wycliffe 5:15pm Faith in the Future 5:50pm French Fields 6:20pm George and Mildred 6:55pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Wycliffe 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm Midsomer Murders 12:00am The Vice

1:55pm Minder 3:00pm The Professionals 4:00pm Pawn Stars 4:30pm Pawn Stars 4:55pm Magnum, P.I. 6:00pm Kojak 7:00pm Alias Smith and Jones 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm Storage Wars 9:30pm Storage Wars 10:00pm Storage Wars 10:30pm Storage Wars 11:00pm Ax Men 12:00am Bundesliga

3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm My Fair Wedding 5:00pm Melissa and Joey 5:30pm Suburgatory 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 Melissa and Joey 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Made in Chelsea 11:00pm Rude Tube 12:10am The Big Bang Theory

Comedy

Crime

Drama

3:15pm The Doctor Blake Mysteries 4:10pm Escape to the Country 4:40pm Glorious Gardens From Above 5:25pm Flog It!

6pm 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Fake Britain

9pm 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm New Tricks 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Have I Got a Bit More News for You

In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day's headlines with Evan Davis.

12am 12:20am Citizen Khan 12:50am The Graham Norton Show 1:35am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather forecast.

1:40am BBC News

SKY MOVIES Action 6:15am Pain and Gain: Sky Movies Special 6:30am Hugh Jackman: Becoming Wolverine 7:00am Last Action Hero 9:15am The Patriot 12:00pm The Italian Job 1:55pm King Arthur 4:05pm Appaloosa Two lawmen are hired to bring a murderous rancher to justice. Western.

6:05pm The Karate Kid 8:15pm The Patriot 11:00pm The Italian Job 12:55am King Arthur 3:05am Last Action Hero

7:45am The Devil Wears Prada 9:50am Hyde Park on Hudson 11:40am Bruce Almighty 1:35pm American Pie: The Wedding 3:20pm Caddyshack 5:10pm Boat Trip 7:00pm The Devil Wears Prada 9:00pm Bruce Almighty 10:45pm American Pie 2 12:35am American Pie: The Wedding 2:15am A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas 3:50am Boat Trip 5:30am Stop! or My Mom Will Shoot

7:00am Harsh Times 9:00am The Suspect 10:50am Sleeping with the Enemy 12:40pm Murder at 1600 2:40pm Dead Calm 4:20pm John Q 6:20pm Harsh Times 8:20pm Deadfall 10:00pm The Green Mile 1:05am The Last Boy Scout 2:55am American Psycho 4:45am Fear 16-year-old Nicole falls in love with David, a good-looking guy she meets at a party.

7:00am Snowmen 8:30am Holiday Inn 10:15am Miracle on 34th Street 12:00pm Home Alone 1:50pm Almost Christmas 3:40pm The Santa Clause 5:25pm The Santa Clause 2 7:20pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 9:00pm Almost Christmas 11:00pm Home Alone 12:50am Ernest Saves Christmas 2:30am Miracle on 34th Street 4:15am Holiday Inn

Premiere

TCM

8:40am Time Lapse 10:35am Let it Snow 12:10pm Reasonable Doubt 1:50pm Saving Santa 3:30pm Time Lapse 5:25pm Lone Survivor 7:30pm Let it Snow 9:00pm Lone Survivor 11:05pm Reasonable Doubt 12:45am Shame the Devil 2:30am Time Lapse 4:25am Let it Snow

9:50am Man From Sonora 10:50am Man in the Saddle 12:25pm The Last Posse 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Wichita 5:30pm Man in the Wilderness 7:30pm Navy Bound 8:45pm The Nebraskan

Ambitious exec Stephanie is looking to renovate the ski lodge her company has just acquired, but sparks fly when she meets the previous owners' son.

Phil Carey stars as a frontier scout trying to make peace between settlers and the Nebraska Sioux.

10:00pm No Way Out 12:05am St Elmo's Fire 2:05am No Way Out 4:05am St Elmo's Fire

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Don't Mess with Me 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Claimed and Shamed 12:30pm Channel Patrol 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors

BBC TWO 8:05am Channel Patrol 8:50am Claimed and Shamed 9:20am Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 10:05am Antiques Roadshow 11:05am Building Dream Homes 11:35am HARDtalk 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm BBC World News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm A to Z of TV Gardening 2:15pm Life in the Undergrowth

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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 11:55am ITV News 12:00pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather

CH4 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Daily Brunch 12:00pm Jamie's Comfort Food 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 Come Dine with Me

CH5 9:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:10am Milkshake Monkey 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:35am Toby's Travelling Circus 9:50am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Cowboy Builders 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Police Interceptors 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours

TUESDAY TV SKY 1 6:00am Airline USA 6:30am Airline USA 7:00am The Real A&E 7:30am The Real A&E 8:00am Greggs: More Than Meats the Pie 9:00am Futurama 9:30am Futurama 10:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm Hawaii Five-0 1:00pm Hawaii Five-0 2:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

3pm 3:15pm The Great British Bake Off 4:10pm A Place to Call Home 4:55pm The Rockford Files 5:45pm Great British Railway Journeys

3:00pm Peter Andre's 60 Minute Makeover 4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Tipping Point

3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Fifteen to One 5:00pm Deal or No Deal

3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Christmas Wishes

6:15pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm The Great Interior Design Challenge

6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm UEFA Champions League Live

6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm Coach Trip 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm Turner Prize at 30

6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons

9:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00pm Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom 11:00pm The Walshes 11:30pm Newsnight

11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather

9:00pm Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 10:00pm The Paedophile Next Door 11:00pm Gogglebox

9:00pm The Body in the Lake: Countdown to Murder 10:00pm Miracle Babies 11:00pm NCIS

9:00pm The Flash 10:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

1:20am The Shooting Party 2:50am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather forecast.

2:55am BBC News

12:20am World's Greatest Food Markets 1:20am Film 2014 1:50am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two. 4:55am I Never Said Yes 5:45am Ask Lara

12:40am The Cube 1:40am Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly. 4:00am Loose Women 4:50am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

12:00am Skint 1:05am Pokerstars.Com Shark Cage 2:10am Cage Warriors 3:00am KOTV Boxing Weekly 3:25am Transworld Sport 4:25am Mobil 1 The Grid 4:55am Anglesey Sandman Triathlon 5:20am Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not

12:00am NCIS 1:00am NCIS 1:50am True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 2:15am Super Casino 4:10am Underground Britain 5:00am Nick's Quest 5:25am Wildlife SOS 5:45am House Doctor

12:00am Legends 1:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00am Hawaii Five-0 3:00am Hawaii Five-0 4:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 5:00am Stargate Atlantis The Atlantis' crew desperately tries to stop two Wraith hive ships from reaching Earth.

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BBC FOUR

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8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Barely Legal Drivers 10:00pm Stacey Dooley Investigates 11:00pm Life is Toff 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:10am American Dad! 1:30am Life is Toff 2:00am Some Girls 2:30am Sweat the Small Stuff 3:00am Stacey Dooley Investigates 4:00am Snow, Sex and Suspicious Parents 5:00am This is BBC Three

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 9:00pm Great British Railway Journeys 9:30pm National Treasures of Wales 10:00pm The Real Tom Thumb: History's Smallest Superstar 11:30pm When the Circus Comes to Town 12:30am Neil Diamond 1:30am The Riviera: A History in Pictures 2:30am Sounds of the 70s 3:00am National Treasures of Wales 3:30am The Real Tom Thumb: History's Smallest Superstar 5:00am This is BBC Four

1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:50pm Royal Pains 3:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

8:00pm Best of You've Been Framed!

9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Vampire Diaries 11:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here Now! 12:00am Celebrity Juice

9:25am Wycliffe 10:35am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:25am Judge Judy 11:50am A Touch of Frost 1:55pm Heartbeat 2:55pm The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes 4:00pm Wycliffe 5:10pm Faith in the Future 5:40pm French Fields 6:15pm George and Mildred 6:50pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Wycliffe 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm Midsomer Murders 12:00am The Vice

12:25pm Pawn Stars 12:55pm Alias Smith and Jones 1:55pm Minder 3:00pm The Professionals 4:00pm Pawn Stars 4:30pm Pawn Stars 4:55pm Magnum, P.I. 5:55pm Kojak 7:00pm Alias Smith and Jones 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 10:00pm Road Rage Britain: Caught on Camera 11:00pm A View to a Kill 1:45am River Monsters

3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm My Fair Wedding 5:00pm Melissa and Joey 5:30pm Suburgatory 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 Melissa and Joey 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Rude Tube 11:00pm Bad Robots 11:35pm Tattoos After Dark 12:05am The Big Bang Theory

Crime

Drama

3:15pm The Doctor Blake Mysteries 4:10pm Escape to the Country 4:40pm Glorious Gardens From Above 5:25pm Flog It!

Heartwarming seasonal drama.

3:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00pm Obese: A Year to Save My Life USA 5:00pm Greggs: More Than Meats the Pie

6pm 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders

9pm 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm The Missing 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Imagine...

Mark Austin and Charlene White with the latest headlines from around the world.

11:40pm UEFA Champions League: Extra Time

A Navy SEAL is found dead under mysterious circumstances on the eve of a top secret mission.

Shockwaves ripple through the team when Sam is arrested for a murder he swears he didn't commit.

11:00pm Britcam: Emergency on Our Streets

12am

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SKY MOVIES Action 7:30am Gravity: Sky Movies Special 8:00am Jaws 10:15am X-Men 12:10pm X2 2:30pm The Top Ten Show 2014 2:50pm Bullitt 4:50pm The Karate Kid, Part II 6:50pm Jaws Steven Spielberg's scary chiller about a coastal community plagued by a killer shark.

9:00pm X-Men Adaptation of the long-running Marvel comic book series.

10:50pm X2 1:10am Crank 2:50am Bullitt 4:55am The Karate Kid, Part II

Comedy 7:00am Top Secret 8:35am Weird Science 10:10am Liar Liar 11:40am Click 1:35pm Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 3:40pm The Pink Panther 5:40pm My Best Friend's Wedding 7:30pm Liar Liar Fletcher Reede didn't become a top lawyer by telling the truth.

9:00pm Click 11:00pm Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 1:10am You, Me and Dupree 3:10am Feels So Good 4:50am The Pink Panther

8:15am Zero Dark Thirty Special 8:30am LUV 10:20am Red Rock West 12:10pm Children of Men 2:10pm The Washington Snipers 3:55pm Ripley's Game 6:00pm Closed Circuit 7:50pm S.W.A.T. 10:00pm Oldboy 11:55pm A Man Apart 1:55am The Fast and the Furious 3:50am Jagged Edge Newspaper man Jack is the prime suspect when his rich wife is murdered.

5:50am Point Last Seen After her violent husband disappears with custody of their children, Rachel moves to the desert and trains as a tracker.

7:30am Snow Day 9:10am Christmas in Wonderland 10:55am Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey A look at Christopher Nolan's new sci-fi epic starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway.

11:25am Holy Night!

1:05pm Love Actually 3:25pm Jingle All the Way 5:00pm Grumpy Old Men 6:50pm New Year's Eve Comedy following the adventures of a group of New Yorkers on New Year's Eve. Comedy/romance.

9:00pm Love Actually 11:20pm Jingle All the Way 1:00am Jack Frost 2:50am Home Alone 4 4:20am Christmas in Wonderland

Premiere

TCM

6:00am Pacific Rim: Sky Movies Special 6:30am The Judge Special 7:00am Reasonable Doubt 8:40am Time Lapse 10:35am Let it Snow 12:10pm Reasonable Doubt 1:50pm Time Lapse 3:45pm Saving Santa 5:25pm Lone Survivor 7:30pm Let it Snow 9:00pm Lone Survivor 11:05pm Reasonable Doubt 12:45am Shame the Devil 2:30am Time Lapse 4:25am Let it Snow

7:30am Gunsmoke 8:30am Gunsmoke 9:30am Man in the Wilderness 11:25am Navy Bound 12:40pm The Nebraskan

Ambitious exec Stephanie is looking to renovate the ski lodge her company has just acquired, but sparks fly when she meets the previous owners' son. Sweet festive romance.

Phil Carey stars as a frontier scout trying to make peace between settlers and the Nebraska Sioux.

1:50pm Gunsmoke While Matt is on vacation, a group of gold thieves ride into Dodge with a cunning plan.

2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Fort Dobbs 5:45pm On the Beach 8:25pm Cripple Creek Government agents infiltrate a gold smuggling ring who are preying on miners.

10:00pm Eraser 12:10am John Carpenter's Vampires 2:10am Eraser

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DA BRUNO Mijas Costa at Centro Idea on the Fuengirola-Mijas road has been offering quality Italian and Mediterranean cuisine for almost two years now, combined with excellent service and a magical atmosphere.

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Da Bruno Mijas Costa Ctra. De Mijas km. 3,6 ‘Centro Idea’ 29651 Mijas Costa, Málaga Tel. (+34) 952 460 724

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BBC TWO 7:00am Homes Under the Hammer 8:00am Channel Patrol 8:45am Claimed and Shamed 9:15am Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 10:00am Human Universe 11:00am Building Dream Homes 11:30am See Hear 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm A to Z of TV Gardening 2:10pm Life in the Undergrowth

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3pm 3:10pm The Great British Bake Off 4:10pm A Place to Call Home 4:55pm The Rockford Files 5:45pm Great British Railway Journeys

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9:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00pm Great Continental Railway Journeys 11:00pm The Apprentice: You're Fired!

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A selection of famous footie fans single out hilarious highlights from the beautiful game.

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo.

12am 12:05am Film 2014 12:35am New Town Killers 2:15am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:20am BBC News

Animated adventures of a hapless CIA agent and his family.

1:10am American Dad! 1:30am Sweat the Small Stuff 2:00am Gavin and Stacey 3:00am Growing Up Poor 4:00am Snow, Sex and Suspicious Parents 5:00am This is BBC Three

Affectionate but honest portrait of Irish rockers Thin Lizzy.

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SKY MOVIES Action 7:00am Tombstone 9:15am Fire with Fire 10:55am Kick-Ass 2 12:45pm White House Down 3:00pm Executive Decision 5:15pm The Karate Kid, Part II Impetuous karate student Daniel leaves Mr Miyagi and signs up with Terry, a new coach.

7:15pm Fire with Fire After identifying a murderer, a fire-fighter is placed in a witness protection programme.

9:00pm Kick-Ass 2 10:50pm White House Down 1:05am Executive Decision 3:20am Enter the Dragon 5:05am The Karate Kid, Part II Impetuous karate student Daniel leaves Mr Miyagi and signs up with Terry, a new coach.

Comedy 7:00am Best in Show 8:40am Look Who's Talking 10:20am Big Daddy 12:00pm Ali G Indahouse 1:40pm The Internship Special Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson talk about their roles in the tech-tastic comedy.

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7:30am Locked in 8:55am The Good Doctor 10:40am Cold Comes the Night A Polish gangster takes a motel manager captive when a bag of money goes missing.

12:15pm American Hustle 2:35pm Locked in 4:00pm Dead Again 5:50pm 2 Fast 2 Furious Former LA cop Brian now makes his living driving in illegal street races in Miami.

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Viva Marbella...

With

Nicole King of Mi Marbella radio I THINK most ladies will agree that a hair salon is more than just a place to have your hair done, and a good hairdresser needs to be more than just good with hair. Women need a safe haven, a place where we can truly relax, switch off completely, thumb through a glossy magazine or pour our heart out to a sympathetic ear.

Finding the right place, at the right price, is not easy.

I first heard of ‘Pablo’s’ over coffee from Yolanda at Artisan Café, which is just a few doors down from their salon in Marbella’s Avenida Ricardo Soriano and close to RTV

HAIRDRESSING TRIO: Pablo senior, and sons.

Marbella; most convenient!

She told me about their excellent reputation, that they’re one of the most emblematic hair salons in Marbella, where “everyone goes,” including our lady Mayor.

Pablo senior opened his first

salon in 1989 and has always centred his attentions on the local community. Twenty-five years on, he must be more than proud to see his sons follow in his footsteps and the business grow in leaps and bounds.

To ensure that everyone can receive the full ‘Pablo’s

pampering,’ you have the option of visiting the five star Hotel Melia Don Pepe and the equally prestigious Hotel Don Carlos or the two salons in Marbella town with high-street prices to cover all budgets.

Everything in the salon is white, except for striking works of art by Roy Anglada (www.royanglada.com), which give a ‘shibumi,’ art gallery effect - understated elegance to a quiet perfection, making it equally comfortable for men and women.

From the first step through the door and the first smiles I felt at home; and such a nice one at that! When Pablo senior pops in for a visit he also talks to every client with interest, and then he hugs his son. In true Spanish style, unabashed, Pablo warmly hugs him back.

No wonder it feels so cosy!

You can meet Pablo tonight (Thursday) on the Marbella

Now TV show at 7.30pm to present his latest creation, my new look! You’ll love his sexy, Antonio Banderas English accent and he’s cute too!

For more information contact www.pablopeluqueros.es.

PS. If you can’t get TV Marbella or can’t make it tonight you can always go online to www.rtvmarbella.tv and the ‘A la Carta’ directory, scroll down to Marbella Now to watch all previous programmes.

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CONTINUING my series with Celia Haddon on cat aggression I look at Predatory Agression.

Sometimes a cat is bored and attacking humans becomes a substitute for hunting mice. The instinct to hunt is so strong that they will even leave a delicious meal in order to pounce on a rat.

Pouncing, say on feet, with the owner’s shriek, is exciting and fulfils its natural instinct. Sometimes kittens have been encouraged to pounce on toes and feet, so that cat is, so to speak, trained to behave in this way.

Install a cat flap, or even a cat ladder, so the cat can do some proper mousing. If you can’t do this, you MUST give the cat more to do.

Lots of games with fishing rod toys will help.

Carnivores are hard-wired to hunt.

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Cats that pounce on their owners arrangements for the cat make no difference, try distracting the cat by throwing a toy, a wine cork, or something similar away from yourself, so that the cat locks on to a different moving target. It is also possible to use sound as a discourager.

Ring a small bell each time you start vacuuming (if your cat, like most cats, loathes the hoover).

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mind. Then use the bell when you see the cat about to pounce.

The aim is to deter the cat from pouncing, without the cat feeling that you yourself are frightening.

It is essential you don’t run away, make rapid movements, flinch or shriek.

These reactions just make the hunting more fun for the cat! Keep hands still. Cats are turned on by moving targets and high pitched sounds.

Wear wellies or, if the cat pounces or scratches higher up the leg, wear leather chaps or fishing trousers. Spray the wellies or chaps with a deterrent spray used to keep cats off gardens just in case this helps.

Other possibilities, arrange a timed feeder so the cat is feeding at times it might be pouncing, or simply shut the cat in a different room at times/places when you know it pounces.

Do not let it in the bedroom where it can pounce on your face.

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1718: British pirate Edward Teach - known as ‘Blackbeard’ is killed while battling a Royal Navy boarding party.

1859: Naturalist Charles Darwin publishes ‘On the Origin of Species’, explaining his concept of evolutionary adaption through natural selection. He established that all species of life have descended over time from a common ancestor.

1945: The Nuremburg Trials begin with 23 of Germany’s Nazi leaders accused of war crimes.

Included among the accused are Herman Goring, Admiral Karl Donitz, Nazi, Martin Bormann, and Albert Speer.

1963: President John F Kennedy is assassinated as he travels in an open top vehicle in Dallas, Texas. Two days later his alleged assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, is shot dead as he leaves a Dallas police station in custody.

1971: An American airplane is hijacked by an unidentified man calling himself DB Cooper. The hijacker parachuted from the plane with around $200,000 in ransom money, and is never heard from or seen again.

1974: The Birmingham pub bombings kill 21 people when bombs explode in two separate pubs in central Birmingham. Six Irishmen, known as the Birmingham Six, are sent to prison for the attacks. They are acquitted 16 years later.

1975: Spanish dictator Francisco Franco died at the age of 82 after 39 years of rule.

Prince Juan Carlos is sworn in as King of Spain the next day, until he hands over the reins to his son in 2014.

1997: Australian singer Michael Hutchence is found dead in a Sydney hotel room. The coroner returns a verdict that the 37year-old INXS frontman had committed suicide under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

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The team are back in their latest mission that pitches old-school style versus high-tech expertise. Barney and his team come faceto-face with Conrad Stonebanks who cofounded the Expendables with Barney. On a mission to put an end to the Expendables gang, Stonebanks locks horns with his old friend Barney, who has to recruit a new crew of younger, faster and more tech-savvy Expendables to help win his most personal battle yet.

Stars Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and Antonio Banderas. Run time 127 mins. Rated PG-13 SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Making a new start is not always the exciting thing that people imagine. When there are still old matters to be resolved, it takes the edge off the pleasure. It may be worth cooling off a new relationship until your social life is more settled. An urge to move around could be caused by your not facing a problem straight on.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Get both business and personal plans sorted out in the coming week. Thereafter, changes to your routine may be necessary, which is disruptive.

The best-laid plans can need adjustment, so don't beat yourself up over that.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Someone close has ideas about how things should be at home this Christmas. Although you wish to show an interest, and should, they may be more 'hands on' than you. Do whatever your talents allow to help because this will not be forgotten.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) The pleasure you will get from helping in the home this week should not be underestimated. What you have been thinking of as a chore turns out to be a great ball of fun. Youngsters may be involved at the weekend, so plan ahead to give them a festive surprise.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your relationships to others linked to the home environment are going well. Aim to build on that this week because the chance to make a real change to your surroundings opens up. Comfort is top of your agenda and the continuing sales give scope.

Restlessness can be channelled into an energetic response when others seek help. Taking on a small charitable task makes you smile and brings satisfaction.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Your mind is as sharp as a razor this week, so woe betide anyone who tries to trick you. It's a great time to use your talents fully, particularly in regard to a business venture. It is possible that your strengths are a little

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November 22, Scarlett Johansson, 30, actress Johansson first gained critical acclaim for her role in the 2003 film Lost in Translation. She has since appeared in a number of Hollywood blockbusters and married fellow actor Ryan Reynolds in 2008. The couple divorced in 2011.

November 22, Oscar Pistorius, 28, athlete Double amputee who competed in the Olympics and known by the nickname ‘Blade Runner’. He was recently convicted of culpable homicide in the death of his girlfriend, South African model Reeva Steenkamp, and is currently serving a five-year prison sentence.

November 23, Miley Cyrus, 22, singer Daughter of the country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley started out on the road to fame as child television star ‘Hannah Montana’. Now one of

unrecognised so don't be afraid to try something entirely new. A strong urge to take control keeps others on their toes.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) This week is mainly concerned with financial matters, and it is easy to both save and make extra money.

Keep your energy levels high by making the most of chances to exercise and get out in the fresh air.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The repayment of a favour should see you with extra money in your pocket. Holding on to it is your best bet. Trying to change someone close is so obviously not going to work that it is surprising you tried for so long.

THE YEAR IN QUESTION 1. In which year: did Arsenal win the league and cup ‘double,’ Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors found dead in his bathtub in Paris and Walt Disney World open in Orlando, Florida?

2. In which year: did Betty Boothroyd become the first woman elected Speaker of the House of Commons, Boutros Boutros-Ghali replace Javier Pérez de Cuéllar as UN Secretary-General and Gladiators premiere on ITV? 3. In which year: did millionaire Steve Fossett break a world record by completing the fastest non-stop, nonrefuelled, solo flight around the world in the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer, Pope John Paul II die and the first series of the UK version of The Apprentice debut on BBC Two? 4. In which year: did Richard Nixon succeed Lyndon Johnson as the 37th president of the USA, John Lennon and Yoko Ono marry on Gibraltar and Rolling Stone Brian Jones drown in his swimming pool at his home in Sussex?

5. In which year: did singer Stevie Wonder release his hit album Songs in the Key of Life, the first known outbreak of Ebola virus occur in Yambuku, Zaire and Matsushita introduce the VHS home video cassette recorder to compete with Sony’s Betamax system?

6. In which year: was Klaus Fuchs convicted of spying for the Soviet Union against both Britain and the US, the Korean War begin and Andy Pandy premiere on the BBC? 7. In which year: was Morgan Tsvangirai sworn in as the new prime minister of Zimbabwe, the death of Michael Jackson trigger an outpouring of worldwide grief and BNP leader Nick Griffin make a controversial first appearance on Question Time?

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the biggest pop stars in the world, she has caused controversy for her provocative performances and music videos.

November 23, Sue Nicholls, 71, actress British soap opera actress Nicholls has starred in Coronation Street since 1979 as the character Audrey Roberts. Before joining the cast of the Street she starred in Crossroads from 1964 to 1968. She has won numerous British Soap Awards throughout the years.

November 24, Billy Connolly, 72, comedian The former Glasgow ship welder began his comedy career in workingmen’s clubs around the Scottish city. Now one of the best known comedians in the world, he is also known for his acting roles in movies such as Mrs Brown and The Last Samurai.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A social gathering turns up an old friend who makes an offer.

Although you may feel unworthy, please be reminded of the times in the past when you have given them support. It will be through others that real progress will be made.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Keep energy levels high by being at the hub of any social activities. Accept all invitations, however dull you feel that they may turn out and allow yourself to be surprised. Continue with any checkups on your health, eating sensibly if you overindulged during the holiday.

There is no better time to make that special effort.

TARGET: Average: 7 Good: 9 Very good: 13 November 25, Xabi Alonso, football player. Central midfielder who played his first game for Spain in 2003. Alonso recently left Real Madrid to join German team Bayern Munich. He was named Spanish Player of the Year in 2003 and won the World Cup with Spain in 2010.

One of his neighbours growing up in the Basque country was fellow Spanish football player Mikel Arteta.

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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) As you have decided to rearrange both your business and home life, it is a busy time, indeed. You enjoy a challenge so it will not worry you that other people have different ideas.

Although you are not inclined to listen to silly whims, some things crop up time and again and have to be dealt with at some point.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Concentrating on hearth and home gives you great satisfaction.

As a born home-maker, you relish the idea of making something beautiful. This week it may be possible to show more of your skills when someone seeks your advice. You could end up helping with appearances.

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION agin, gain, gait, gape, gate, gean, gear, gene, gent, girn, gnat, gran, grin, grip, grit, page, pang, ping, prig, rage, rang, ring, tang, ting, trig, agent, agree, anger, aping, eager, eager, egret, gaper, genet, genie, genre, giant, grain, grant, grape, grate, great, green, greet, gripe, pager, prang, range, reign, tiger, tinge, argent, earing, eating, enrage, gainer, gaiter, garnet, genera, gratin, negate, parget, paring, pinger, rating, regain, regent, taping, teeing, triage, granite, grantee, ingrate, integer, parting, peering, prating, reagent, reaping, tangier, tearing, treeing, trepan, petering, tapering, REPEATING

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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 (FIRING) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

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Unscramble the name of a famous London landmark (two words): OILY BLADE

Across 7 Gather there’s a bit of fire about the bishop (6) 8 Gambling club company admits a crime (6) 10 Move Peter to a better vantage point (7) 11 A lot of bloodsuckers pursue her (5) 12 Anna taught here in Asia Minor (4) 13 Stage is set for the computer entrepreneur (5) 17 Renew stew with something more novel (5) 18 Seasoning returned in megastore (4) 22 Absurd, in an elaborate way (5) 23 Close to tears, milliner greatly upset (7) 24 Gymnastic events for Spielberg, perhaps (6) 25 Holds off desert (6)

Unscramble the name of a famous football manager and former player: OR HANDCART SONG FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: OLD BAILEY, GORDON STRACHAN

Play on Words N O R T H 6 South African sheltering unknown dog (5) 9 A pesky sea battered the illegal bar (9) 14 Young animal is always allowed out (7) 15 It’s less pleasant to insert a

roundabout (7) 16 It’s the most expensive honey (7) 19 Leading to a degree (5) 20 Military trainee found hiding in Casablanca detached house (5) 21 Came with nothing but a piece of jewellery (5)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 1 represents B and 21 represents Z, so fill in B every time the figure 1 appears and Z every time the figure 21 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Infirmary (8) 4/6 Pass on, as by inheritance (4,4) 7 Appears (5) 9 Bend down (5) 11 Squads (5) 12 Requirements (5) 13 Serves up (6) 15 Dormant (6) 19 Clearly defined (5) 21 Preliminary races (5) 23 Divvy up (5) 24 Dreads (5) 25 Follow (4) 26 Hands over (8)

Down 1 Male spouse (7) 2 Fragrance (5) 3 Aid (6) 5 Challenges (5) 6 See 4 Across 8 Frighten (5) 10 Portion (5) 14 Remains behind (5) 16 Winter neckwear (5) 17 Commends (7) 18 Dairy product (6) 19 Brief (5) 20 Summit (4) 22 Condition (5)

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Down 1 Drug from city street, as young (7) 2 Bloke at liberty to precede privileged citizen (7) 3 Clear the surrounding ground (5) 4 Copy section about low wall (7) 5 Number on watch? (5)

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 She, 3 Starboard, 8 Sheen, 9 Oarsmen, 10 Tan, 11 Extra, 12 Inspire, 13 Scared, 15 Basset, 19 Ascribe, 21 Caste, 23 Pea, 24 Private, 25 Dries, 26 Consensus, 27 Eon. Down: 1 Sisters, 2 Elect, 3 Santa fe, 4 Adonis, 5 Barks, 6 Armpits, 7 Dunce, 14 Auction, 16 Arcades, 17 Treason, 18 Repels, 19 Aspic, 20 Image, 22 Seize.

QUICK Across: 1 Disaster, 5 Grab, 9 Servant, 10 Ranks, 11 Scare, 12 Refused, 13 Sweets, 15 Crisis, 18 Reserve, 20 Weird, 22 Tease, 23 Darkest, 24 Host, 25 Emphasis.

Across 1 Escalera mecánica (9) 8 Steel (metal) (5) 9 Second-hand (5) 11 Room (in a house) (4) 12 Cordero (4) 14 Días (4) 16 Huevos (4) 19 To bring (5) 21 Aceituna (5) 22 Resto (9) Down 2 Vapor (5)

3 Years (4) 4 Blue (4) 5 Goose (domestic) (3) 6 Biscuit (cookie) (7) 7 Monstruo (7) 10 Triste (persona) (3) 13 Abeja (3) 15 Vivo (5) 17 Tow truck (4) 18 Pronto (dentro de poco) (4) 20 Edad (de persona, animal, árbol) (3)

Down: 1 Desks, 2 Surface, 3 Share, 4 Entire, 6 Rings, 7 Besides, 8 Prefer, 13 Stretch, 14 Target, 16 Spiders, 17 Seldom, 19 Stays, 20 Worth, 21 Dates.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Arcos, 4 Faros, 7 Ham, 8 Monsoon, 9 Slow, 10 Bailar, 14 Tatuaje, 16 Nun, 17 Pipes, 18 Oeste.

Down: 1 Ashes, 2 Campo, 3 Same, 4 Fontanero, 5 Rio, 6 Son, 11 Lunes, 12 Rinse, 13 Saws, 14 Tip, 15 Tap.

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TOP 10 BIZARRE MYSTERIES A NEW video has emerged this month claiming to show the head of Nessie emerging from the icy waters of Loch Ness.

Is it real or fake? That remains to be seen, but it is a mystery that has captivated the world for decades. Here’s a list of 10 more bizarre, unexplained occurrences and mysteries.

1. Cicada 3301 Every January for the last three years, a strange, cryptic online puzzle has appeared posted by someone called ‘3301’ using the symbol of a cicada. The highly-complex puzzles use elements of philosophy, literature, maths, hidden messages and data security. Physical clues have appeared in Japan, Australia, Poland and Hawaii.

Nobody knows who 3301 is and many believe the almost impossible-to-solve puzzles are recruitment vehicles for the CIA and MI6.

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The New York Times bestseller from highlyacclaimed, multi-award winner Anthony Doerr, tells the tale of a blind French girl and a German boy who meet in occupied France during the Second World War. When Hitler’s troops invade Paris, 12-year-old Marie-Laure and her father flee with a dangerous

secret to a walled city by the sea. At the same time, the orphan Werner, who has a knack for science, wishes to escape the brutal military academy where he is being trained for an elite Third Reich unit. Their two paths cross when Werner is sent to the same walled city to intercept Resistance radio broadcasts. Deeply

moving and stunning, All the Light We Cannot See will delight Doerr’s army of

2. Voynich Manuscript To this day, nobody has been able to decipher this 15th century manuscript written in an unknown language and containing strange illustrations. Does it reveal ancient secrets, or is it simply a 15th century hoax?

4. Nazca Lines The massive 2,000-year-old Peruvian drawings

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A. Fsh. Q. What did the pirate say when he turned 80?

A. Aye Matey.

Q. What was the name of the roundest knight at King Arthur’s Round Table?

A. Sir Cumference.

6. The Mary Celeste Just what happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste ship in 1872? The ship was found completely abandoned, but with a six month supply of food and water on board. The only lifeboat was missing, suggesting the entire crew abandoned ship, but nobody knows for what reason or what happened to them.

7. Rudolph Fentz In 1950, a man in Victorian dress appeared in Times Square, New York, looking baffled. A minute later, he was hit by a car. Among his possessions were 19th century money and items, and a business card with the name Rudolph Fentz. It was reported in newspapers as fact, but many people believe it was actually a made up, fictional story. However, several researchers claim to have found proof of a Rudolph Fentz who mysteriously disappeared in 1876. Time traveller or hoax?

8. The Shroud of Turin Supposedly the burial shroud of Jesus Christ and bearing the image of crucified man. No tests have explained how the image could have been imprinted on the cloth that is believed to date back to before the fourth century.

3. The ‘Wow!’ Signal In 1977, SETI picked up a signal from outer space that lasted 37 seconds. It was the strongest, clearest signal from the cosmos ever detected, but scientists have no idea what it was. Called the ‘Wow’ signal because the engineer who recorded it wrote the word ‘wow!’ on the printout of the recording.

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9. Jack the Ripper Who exactly was Jack the Ripper, the most notorious serial killer of all time? Despite numerous theories put forward, the identity of the elusive Jack still remains a mystery.

CICADA 3301: Impossible to solve.

‘WOW’ SIGNAL: From outer space.

of spiders, humans and birds among others, has the scientific community baffled as to how ancient humans managed to draw them perfectly as they can only be seen from the air.

Or was it aliens, not humans?

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.

5. Atlantis The mystery of Atlantis still holds the imagination of people across the globe. Was there really an ancient powerful civilisation called Atlantis as Plato claimed? Did it sink and if so, where is its location?

10. Crystal Skulls Thirteen strange crystal skulls have been found since 1881, but nobody knows their true origin.

They might have been carved by Mayans or Aztecs, or possibly sent to Earth by aliens, but the real makers of the skulls have never been determined.

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: 23 Good: 29 Very good: 42 Excellent: 52

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 solar, shred, sheer, sheen, sheet, sheep, scorn, score, scarf, sneer, snide, heeds, corns, corny, cornet, cored, crept, credo, reins, needs, enter, eider, acorn, acorns, after, frolic, teens, teeny, inter, inert, inept, rafter, rafted, valor, valors, point, depot, depose, diner, diners, doers, doest, despot, graft, bract, toted, spent

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Optimism: preparing for hospital Erica Russell Watson: My journey – and I’m driving

Run up to 22nd October I’VE always said it’s good to have a plan of action, and now that I had a date for my mastectomy there were lots of things to organise.

Keeping occupied is important.

Whatever the illness or problem you have in life, I think it is essential to carry on as best you can. Put your loved ones and your wellbeing at the centre of your life and keep the negatives to the margin.

Being positive will automatically boost you, both physically and emotionally. A happy person can take on the world but if you feel sad and low, all you want to do is curl up in a ball.

Curling up in a ball is not an option!

I prescribe a daily dose of laughter to keep your engine running.

So that’s what I did; laugh and plan! Aside from making arrangements for my children, I needed to have a rethink about what I packed for the hospital stay.

For the previous hospital

visit I had taken towels and nightshirts, which proved to be unnecessary as the hospital provide you with a clean towel and a crisp nightie every morning.

Aside from toiletries, the most important thing is to have comfortable clothes to wear when you leave the hospital. Try and take loose fitting clothes, preferably ones that button up at the front. You have reduced mobility after surgery and have to consider clothing that will be easy to put on, and that will also accommodate drains if you leave hospital with a drain still in.

You also need to consider your bra. Soft, cotton sports bras without underwiring are best.

You will need to wear a bra after the operation if you have a lumpectomy to provide compression.

I had already been through that process and this time I would be having a mastectomy, so would need to be fitted with a mastectomy bra and prosthesis post-op.

Both of which I got free from an orthopaedic shop five minutes after leaving hospital, armed with my hospital prescription.

A fantastic service, easy and quick. I went in lopsided and came out with two boobs again! A massive pat on the back for the Spanish National Health System.

In between operations, I was called for my first physiotherapy session. It turned out that I would have to have rehabilitation after my cancer treatment but they checked my movement and gave me a series of exercises to prevent lymphedema, the swelling of tissues that I talked about in previous blogs, and to ensure that I would recover mobility in my right arm. I went home and did the exercises and found them pretty easy.

At first your arm will feel like the strings of a guitar, taught and unforgiving. Bit by bit you will be able to raise your arm and return to near normality. The things you used to take for granted, like getting dressed or reaching up for something, become easier.

The operation day loomed and I went into hospital the evening before. It took all of five minutes to register me and take me up to my hospital room. Who would I be sharing with this time, I wondered?

I was accompanied by my lovely friend Bob. I felt quite at home as this was my second time at the Hospital Comarcal in Vélez-Málaga in a month!

My roommate was a German lady called Erika and she was to be the third patient having their gallbladder removed that I

had shared with. Ok, this was familiar territory… what was not familiar territory was her husband who was one of the world’s most impressive snorers! This, I would find out the first night! To be fair to him, he did warn me that I would need to get a head start and get to sleep before him!

I thought it a little strange that he made up his bed on the floor, but I was later to realise that this meant he was in bashing distance of his wife’s fan! (It was October but very hot and the air conditioning had been turned off.)

I had my drip put in by a lovely nurse who recognised me from the last time - “You, here again, couldn’t stay away!” I replied, “Yes me again! I liked my first stay so much I just had to come back.” We smiled at each other. They made me comfortable and brought me dinner. The next nurse on the shift took one look at me and said, “You better give this lady a three-course meal or she’ll never make it through the 40 hours nil by mouth!”

What a memory she had!

Last time I was absolutely famished after the previous operation and on the point of sneaking off to the hospital café for an illicit bocadillo! So three courses it was! A cup of tea and then time for bed.

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moniously bashing him on the head with her fan, requesting his silence! They were a lovely couple but I was relieved that he would not be staying overnight again!

Eight in the morning and I was showered and ready for action. Into the operating theatre I went and was out in no time.

I felt a little groggy but was up and about a few hours after the op, managed to go to the loo on my own and even have a little stroll around.

I was so surprised that the mastectomy did not hurt.

Perhaps the pain would kick in tomorrow?

It didn’t, much to my surprise, and I was mobile and able to shower.

Then I got my first look at the results of the op. Not bad really. I didn’t feel depressed about it - more relief that something so dangerous had been removed.

I imagine everyone will have different feelings about having a breast removed but I had mentally removed it before the op, so the physical reality was easier to deal with. A few more days in hospital and then the drain came out and I was given the all clear to go home.

Lovely Conchi came to pick me up and take me home.

Time to rest and await the results of the operation and the next step!

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MOLE WATCH: App can identify changes, but shouldn’t replace proper check-up.

New app monitors moles

A NEW mobile app is said to detect skin cancer with up to 90 per cent accuracy.

Called SkinVision, it is able to monitor moles and identify signs of skin cancer,

The Botox boob job A NEW treatment promises to boost your cup size without going under the knife.

The ‘Botox boob job’ involves having Botox injected in to the pectoral muscles which forces the shoulder and chest muscles to take the strain leaving breasts looking higher and up to a cup size larger.

One surgeon from London’s Harley Street said the new look can last up to six months.

and is said to be the most scientifically accurate to date. It uses an algorithm that was developed over two years, which works from 4,000 images from 500 live dermatological evaluations for users to compare their moles and keep track of any changes.

The makers of the app stress it doesn’t offer a full diagnosis and shouldn’t replace medical advice, but it can identify skin lesions as high risk.

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Spanish drinkers lead the way in the purchase of alcohol-free beer WITH many health professionals warning that too much booze can be bad for you, it seems Spain’s beer drinkers have taken the advice to heart.

The nation leads the way in Europe when it comes to drinking nonalcoholic beer (NAB), with a perhaps surprising 60 per cent of Spanish buyers having bought the alcoholfree version at some time during 2013.

That figure rose to 69 per cent of consumers aged between 45 and 54, according to a survey by marketing trends analysts Mintel, which looked at six key European markets.

And it is not only in Spain where Mintel’s research highlights demand. Whilst German consumers are forecast to buy 5.9 billion litres of all types of beer in 2014, half (47 per cent) of consumers purchased non-alcoholic beer at least once in 2013.

Furthermore, the demand is strong throughout Europe as one in three (29 per cent) Italian consumers, a quarter (26 per cent) of Poles, and 18 per cent of French consumers bought NAB in 2013.

In addition, despite having the notorious ‘lager lout’ status, one in seven (14 per cent) British beerbuyers purchased nonalcoholic beer in 2013, rising to a quarter (26 per cent) of 18 to 34-yearolds, among what is clearly a much more sensible generation.

However, despite the clearly strong consumer demand, new nonalcoholic beers have accounted for just 3 per cent of all global beer launch activity so far in 2014, less than the 4 per cent in 2011 and significantly less than the 10 per cent in 1999.

Jonny Forsyth, Global Drinks Analyst at Mintel, said: “Non-alcoholic beer has huge, long-term sales potential, both in Muslimdominated regions and health-conscious but beerloving Western markets.

“This is an area of innovation which all major brewers should be focusing on – consumers want reassurance of product quality, something trusted brands can provide.”

Furthermore, Mintel’s research shows that the popularity of non-alcoholic

beer is strong amongst older consumers and women. Indeed, 63 per cent of Spanish and 50 per cent of German female beer buyers have bought NAB in the past six months, compared to 57 per cent and 46 per cent of male beer buyers respectively.

“Analysis of NAB drinkers by age in both Spain and Germany, tells a similar and positive story for brewers attempting to reverse flat sales in Western markets,” said Forsyth.

“Millennial beer drinkers are less likely to drink NABs - although not hugely - with purchasing peaking among the consumers aged 35 and over, presumably as consumers become more health-conscious and less resilient to the negative effects of alcohol.”

10% of IVF treatments in Europe are made in Spain SPAIN carried out 5,000 IVF treatments each month, 60,000 a year, which represents 10 per cent of all treatments carried out in Europe, after France, Germany and Italy.

The figures were revealed at the Sixth International Symposium on Assisted Repro0duction in Madrid.

The conference brought together more than 1,000 experts to address the technical and clinical advances in the field, the role of immunological factors in achieving pregnancy and ethical and legal aspects of the developing technology.

According to the organisation, the number of fertility treatments in Europe has increased in recent years, growing at a rate of between 5 and 10 per cent each year.

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The Scottish Butcher - order now to make your Christmas even more perfect THE Festive season is upon us and Christmas Day is just around the corner, so make sure you put your meat orders in now, so we can ensure you get the best meats for your perfect Xmas Day dinner.

We have a huge selection of meat to choose from, free range turkeys, rolled turkey breast, large fresh chickens, gammon joints, sausage meat, stuffing, chipolatas, rolled pork with crackling, fresh legs of lamb, rolled rib of beef, rolled sirloin and much more - all at fantastic prices, to help ensure celebrating Christmas this year with your family and friends is extra special.

you get the freshest and tastiest meat around, but you can really taste the difference!

At The Scottish Butcher, we also stock all your favourite British condiments to add the finishing touches to the perfect dinner. Sea salt, apple sauce for pork lovers, mint sauce for those lamb fans out there, traditional horseradish for the true beef eater and of course no Christmas dinner would be complete without cranberry sauce.

THE SCOTTISH BUTCHER: For everything to make Christmas extra special.

Scott, who has been a butcher for over 20 years All our meat is sourced from and there are no additives or in Spain, says: “We like to get natural farms and supplied locally, colouring added, so not only do orders in nice and soon so that

we can make sure everyone gets what they need for their Christmas dinner and none of our customers are disappointed.”

“Customers travel from all over the coast to buy from us, because we can deliver high quality meats, fabulous free range turkeys at reasonable prices and being Scottish, our two week hung beef has all the flavour and tenderness you need.”

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Yamas Greek Fusion Restaurant - a smashing place to be!

WHEN Yamas Greek Fusion restaurant opened its doors earlier this year, the owners could not have imagined how quickly it would turn into such an amazing success!

Conveniently located in the middle of Marbella, this truly authentic Greek restaurant is quickly becoming a favourite on the Marbella scene, whether it’s for tapas, lunch, dinner, private parties, or just a few early evening cocktails in the cosy wine bar.

The three-tier outside patio is quaintly decorated and perfect for a cold ouzo or crisp wine on a lazy afternoon. Inside there is a beautiful and unique threelevel restaurant/bar area combining a cocktail and wine bar upstairs, and two additional candlelight restaurant areas below, one of which also caters for private parties.

The menu, created by owners Kulis and Hayley, encompasses a varied range of food to tantalise taste buds and palates, ranging from classic Greek cuisine to Asian fusion tapas and during

the winter months, a traditional roast every Sunday between 2pm and 6pm for that extra bit of home comfort food.

“We have a big menu and a large selection of international wines to satisfy our largely international clientele,” Hayley said, adding: “However, there are already a few ‘star dishes’ such as our home-made moussaka, the beautifully-presented rack of lamb and the famous Asian fusion tapas which have really taken off. The mixed meze platter is another favourite which allows clients to sample many tasty classics, including hummus, taramasalata, melitzanosalata, pan-fried Feta cheese, stuffed vine leaves, and sweet baby bell peppers, and much more.”

The dessert list is full of Greek puddings and delights, with the famous baklava filo pastry and the delicious kataifi being at the top of clients’ desired choice.

But the real treat comes after dinner on the last Saturday of every month,

STAR DISHES: Beautifully presented food to satisfy their largely international clientele. when you’ll be entertained with traditional Greek plate smashing, belly dancer, Greek dancing and much, much more; be sure to pre-book though, as it fills up quickly!

And if you are looking for something a little different this coming holiday season, they are now taking bookings for Christmas Lunch and a New Year’s Eve Greek style party. Best to book now to avoid disappointment.

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Enjoy soul food and live music at Pógs PÓGS live music bar in Fuengirola opened up their ‘soul food’ kitchen last Thursday.

The kitchen idea, brought about by popular demand, has been on the cards for a while and after a few modifications and the installation of an extractor fan, it is up and running and ready to serve the market for live music with good food.

Kitchen chef David Birt celebrated the event by giving away generous tasty tasters of the food to some of the usually large Thursday night crowd.

The new kitchen puts out a range of well priced meals and snacks from assorted homemade ‘Argentinian quality’ Burgers and Steak Baguettes, chips with fish or dips, Chicken dishes, house specials

POGS: This varied entertainment oasis now offers well priced meals and snacks to all music lovers.

for veggies and for those who love them, delicious desserts.

Pógs has been going since 2007, yet it still comes as a surprise to many residents that such a terrific live music

bar exists in Fuengirola.

Folk Fusion on Wednesdays, open Jam on Thursdays and always a live band on a Friday and Saturday night. Throughout the winter from 6.30pm on Steve Nelson and Shack~Attack perform for the well attended

‘Sunday Session.’

This new combination of kitchen, large bar, wooden dance floor, terrace and a stage makes Pógs an entertainment oasis in an otherwise often musically barren landscape.

Pógs parties hard and goes late. The shortage

of live music venues in Fuengirola has been a pain in the ‘neck’ for years.

In this respect Pógs has saved the day for tourists and residents alike bringing together all nationalities from Northern Finland to South America to enjoy live music.

The music is as varied as the Pógs supporters; jazz, soul, Celtic and folk, blues and rock.

Regular performers are; The Stolen Gnomes,

Monkey Tennis, The Soaks, Stereo 80, The SilverBeats, D’spetos, Bud Spencer, Mita y Mita, Jackie Brown Band and Legal Aliens, each with their own particular musical flavour and following. Great for Christmas parties and New Year celebrations.

Pógs is easy to find on Calle Lamo de Espinosa just 70m inland from the PYR Hotel which is on the seafront by Fuengirola port.

Tel. 662 594 111.

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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN FARE TODAY? 1. Do you have a thick hedge in which birds can shelter and nest?

2. Are leaves left to rot under the hedges to attract worms and insects to be found by foraging birds?

3. How many mature/ maturing trees do you have in which birds can perch and shelter?

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BIRD BATH: A spot for birds to wash and drink.

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THREE quarters (74 per cent) of UK homeowners are proud of their homes, but just 1 per cent feel they have achieved the vision for their home, according to a new report.

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flowered devil’s tongue, caesalpinia gilliesii, and the waxy flowered stephanotis that attract the interesting humming bird hawk moth?

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12. Are there bunches of herbs or hanging plants that give shelter?

13. Do you have a bat box under the eves?

14. Are there thickly growing climbing plants on walls that can offer shelter to birds, insects and butterfly chrysalises?

15. Do you put coconuts, nuts or seeds out to attract birds and in a few lucky situations red squirrels?

16. Have you banned chemicals in favour of more environmentally

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17. Have you one or more active compost heaps to recycle green kitchen and garden waste to produce microorganism and worm-rich compost?

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Real estate is pushing growth in economy THE construction industry and the real estate sector will be the two major factors in the growth of Spain’s economy next year.

Because of an improvement in financing, a return of foreign investment, a recovery in domestic demand and a more frequent granting of mortgages, Spain’s economy should grow during 2015, and possibly more than the projected two per cent growth predicted by the Spanish government.

According to latest research by Arcano, the independent financial advisors, another driving force behind the growth of the Spanish economy will be the reactivation of the construction of new homes.

This will lead to a resurgence in the price of Spanish housing and lead to stability in the traditional powerhouse of the Spanish economy; the real estate sector.

CONSTRUCTION: Helping economic recovery.

The report suggests that a flow of new credit from the banks is growing, not just to individual investors but also to small and medium enterprises, further adding to economic growth.

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Just 10 minutes gentle stroll from some of the best beaches in the Marbella area, including the world famous Nikki Beach Marbella, lies this stunning villa with classical design features.

Enter the property through the secure walled garden, across a covered porch area, through to the spacious entrance hallway with marble staircase. An enormous open plan living room/dining area offers lots of light thanks to the abundance of windows and sliding patio doors leading out to the large covered veranda, complete with retractable blinds for additional shade during the long, hot summer months.

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The veranda looks across the manicured gardens and large pool, towards the vast Mediterranean beyond. A grand double staircase leads down to the large pool and lawn, surrounded by well tended, established plants and mature trees.

The living room has an impressive built-in fireplace with marble surround, providing warmth throughout the winter.

To the left of the dining area is the fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops, with views

towards the pool and gardens. A large utility room with storage lies beyond. A guest cloak room is also on this floor.

The first of the bedrooms in this large property is found on this floor, complete with spacious en suite shower-room and double sinks. Built-in wardrobes provide ample storage. Ascending the galleried staircase takes you to the upper hallway.

To the right is the master bedroom complete with built in wardrobes as part

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breezes during the summer. This spacious room has uninterrupted, panoramic views of the coast and makes an ideal space for entertaining.

Currently housing a pool table, dart board and fully fitted bar, this is the ideal ‘party room’!

Descending the stairs once more, down to the garden level of the property and you will find a sauna and gymnasium, along with parking for three-four cars.

In addition, a separate entrance on this level takes

you to yet more living space, with views of the grounds - a large double bedroom, with plenty of storage space and an adjacent shower room.

A small hallway leads you to an open plan, fully fitted kitchen and large living room, with direct access to the garden. This would be ideal to convert into a separate guest suite or staff quarters, with private access from the main entrance of the property.

Spread over three floors, measuring 578m2 on a plot of 1,170m2, the property features central heating and marble floors throughout and electric gate through which to access the garage via the paved driveway.

The villa has excellent access from the N-340 highway, and all essential local amenities are to be found within a few minutes’ drive - along with some of the best beach bars and restaurants dotted along the beachfront, just a 10 minute stroll away.

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The consequences of co-ownership in a community A COMMON misconception when a property is legally registered to more than one owner is that all the owners enjoy the same rights but have only proportional obligations.

However the law does not quite see it this way.

For example when it comes to the community fees for a property, then one is responsible for all and all are responsible for one. In the case of a debt, the community does not have to sue each of the owners separately to recover their money.

The community is free to pick out any one of the joint owners and pursue that owner for the entire outstanding amount. This may seem unfair but in the eyes of the community it is the simplest solution and the courts usually support this approach.

A common misconception held by some owners is that they believe they are only responsible for their individual proportion of debts and costs to the community, according to their proportion of ownership.

It makes no difference to the community how the payments and ownership are divided up - that is a matter solely between the owners. For example, joint ownership by two brothers and a sister, or a couple once married now separated.

The community, in order to get their money as quickly as possible, could and would probably choose to sue the owner with the most assets that are the easiest to embargo and for the full amount. Leaving the owner to sort out the situation with the other owner or owners.

Likewise with tenants, it is common that as part of a rental agreement the tenant will take responsibility for paying the community fees. This type of agreement is of little interest to the community, except when the

Community Law Corner

By José Luis Navarro Solicitor for Intercala Administration

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community fees go unpaid. The Law of Horizontal Property, the law that governs all property and communities throughout Spain, in article 9 says, the payment of the community fees is seen as part of the owner’s duties.

Even if the community is aware that a payment agreement has been made between the owners and a tenant or with a rental agency, the community is still not authorised by law to start legal proceedings against either for unpaid fees.

Court procedures can only be made against the owner and if there are more than one, the joint owners or as before it is more likely, for simplicity’s sake, they will sue just one of the owners.

Another common misunderstanding with joint ownership concerns voting at community meetings. The same law establishes quite clearly in article 15:1, that when a property belongs to more than one person then the owners must appoint a single person to represent them and attend meetings to vote on their behalf.

The misconception here is where there are, for example, three owners, each with an ownership of one third, they mistakenly believe each has a third of a vote. But this is not the case.

In the eyes of the law there is only one vote, regardless of the number of owners which can only be made by the appointed person representing the property.

Similarly in the case of an unpaid debt, for the community there is only one bill which is to be paid by any one or all of the owners.

As usual we, the solicitors for Intercala Administration, advise the readers of our monthly article to seek competent and proper advice when dealing with any matters involving the law in Spain.

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Gymnastics fun day

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A FAMILY fun day will be held on November 22 featuring gym displays, dance groups and singers.

Organised by the Gibraltar Rhythmic Gymnastics Association, the day will include face painting, a bouncy castle, raffles and refreshments. The event will be held at the Central Hall, South Barracks Road, starting at 11.30am. Entry is free for children and £1 for adults.

A FLIGHT service between Gibraltar and Tangier has been launched. Minister for Tourism, Neil Costa, launched the service this month with Royal Air Maroc president Driss Benhima. The route will be one of the shortest intercontinental flight routes in the world and flights will operate every Thursday and Sunday, beginning in March 2015.

Picardo builds links with USA CHIEF MINISTER Fabian Picardo – recently returned from commercial and political meetings in Washington, USA – has paved the way for increased business with American companies through the formal accreditation of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Gibraltar.

While in the USA, Mr Picardo and Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia attended the formal accreditation of AmCham Gibraltar, becoming the 117th member of the American organisation.

At the reception, Mr Picardo said: “We have always welcomed members of the American Armed Forces to the Rock and will welcome your business in the same way.”

He went on to say that Gibraltar was an ideal entry point for American businesses to do business in Europe, and being so small, Gibraltar is flexible and quick to adapt to changing circumstances.

Started in May 2014, AmCham Gibraltar was set up to foster business ties with the United States.

Students in USA A GROUP of students from Gibraltar who are undergoing internships in Washington met with Chief Minister Fabian Picardo during his recent visit to the United States. The 16 students informed Mr Picardo of their roles within the various companies and organisations where they are based, and some stressed an interest in staying on in America once their internships are over.

Galliano loses dismissal lawsuit against Dior GIBRALTAR-BORN fashion designer John Galliano has lost a £10 million (€12.5 million) lawsuit against Dior for unfair dismissal.

The 54-year-old former darling of the fashion world was sacked by the

international fashion house for making abusive and anti-Semitic comments that were caught on video in 2011.

At the time, Galliano avoided a jail sentence because of his lack of

previous convictions, but he was later suspended and then fired from his role as creative director at Dior.

Galliano brought a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Dior for

Beauties represent Rock internationally MISS GIBRALTAR’S Second Princess, Claire Nunez, has jetted off to Poland to represent the Rock in the sixth annual Miss Supranational event.

The 23-year-old physical education teacher will be working closely with the Miss Gibraltar office to keep everyone informed of her progress through blog posts and Facebook updates in the lead up to the international beauty event that takes place on December 5.

Meanwhile, Miss Gibraltar, Shyanne Azzopardi, has signed the official entry form to participate in the Miss World finals that will be held in London on December 14. The 22-year-old teaching assistant has been briefed by the Ministry for Culture on some of the finer details about taking part in the pageant.

More information can be found on www.missgibraltar.gi.

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loss of earnings, but a Paris employment court has now rejected it and ordered the designer to pay a symbolic €1 to Dior.

Controversy arose three years ago when Galliano was filmed in a restaurant in Paris making anti-Semitic remarks to two Italian women seated at the next table.

He told one of the women - who he thought was Jewish - that he loved Hitler and that her parents would have been

gassed. He then told her she was ugly. Dior sacked the fashion designer over the incident, and Galliano has since received treatment for drugs and alcohol abuse.

He is now working as creative designer with Maison Martin Margiel.

Galliano was born in 1960 in Gibraltar, to a Spanish mother and Gibraltarian father. The family left the Rock for England when the designer was aged six.

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SWIFT MULTISERVICES. All aspects of building works undertaken with over 30 years’ experience. Professional, trustworthy & reliable. Call 674 845 852 (229932)

SUPERPOOL EST. 1985. Pool tables, boxing and mini-vending machines on profit share, also new/second hand domestic tables and accessories. Tel 629 530 233 - www.superpoolspain.com

PLASTERING, rendering, dry lining, coving, suspended ceilings.

Fitted kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. All work guaranteed.

689 515 558 (215594)

www.costabouncingcastles.com 3m x 3m to 21m x 3m wide.

Prices from 80€ + 20% discount quote EWN. Look at web for more info. 620 005 360 (228720)

ELECTRIC walking machine €120 ONO. Massage chair ideal for back sufferer €425 ONO. Collection of 45’s & LP records, offers.

952 464 731 (234659)

CD and DVD collections large or small. TC will buy them all. Telephone 652 072 600 (230538)

PLASTERING

BOUNCY CASTLES

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. Restaurant/bar. Trading for 10 years in La Mairena, Elviria with a current tenant. Offers for 435,000€. 666 737 701 (228732)

MASTERCARE for all household improvements. Bathrooms and kitchens a speciality. Satisfaction guaranteed. Tel: 607 897 855 (234704)

DR DAMP leaking roofs, damp walls, all mould cured. All work guaranteed. Call 689 515 558 (215594)

ACE OF SHADES - Vertical, Venetian, Roman, Roller, Wooden blinds, various colours available, also black-out blinds. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / in fo@aceofshades.es (101730)

SOLAR BLINDS ES Ideal for large glazed areas to reflect heat / glare and stop furniture fading and still keep the view. SAVE HEAT IN THE WINTER TOO improve your living environment. So larblinds.es@gmail.com Tel Ian 958 496 571 / 644 546 176 (229867)

BATHROOM RENOVATION SPECIALIST. Joseph 625 199 313 / www.bathrooms4u.es (215982)

DAMP PROOFING

BLINDS

SOLAR BLINDS

EUROFITTERS. Complete reforms, competitive prices. Fully legal, 20 years’ experience. Call 674 831 674 / 952 449 178 (234540)

PLASTERING, all aspects covered, skimming, rendering, screeding, covering, tiling, Dean 691 044 287 (229992)

BUSINESS OPP. DEALERSHIPS available for safety pool fencing. Only one dealership will be offered for every 100km radius. Including the only ‘NoHoles’ pool fencing system in the world suitable for rentals. Tel 952 810 443, info@lifeguardfence.com (226434)

BUY & SELL

SECOND hand shop buy & sell.

Tim’s established 1992. Atalaya (San Pedro). New opening hours.

Monday-Friday 10.30am-7.00pm.

Saturday 10.30am-2.00pm. 666 903 499 (228642) DECLUTTER, cash paid for small/medium furniture, antiques, furs, brass, copper and other ornaments. Tel: Howard 608 121 817 (225749) ROLEX, OMEGA, JAEGER, BLANCPAIN, BREITLING, PANERAI, HEUER, ETC WANTED. WILL TRAVEL. 606 168 382 WWW.PLR WATCHES.COM (228646) TOP quality laminate flooring 50 m2 available never used, original cost 20€ per m2. Must go ASAP 7.50€ m2 Torrenueva, Mijas Costa 952 493 384 / 672 364 455 INSTANT CASH!!! For your old LPs, 45s and record collections. GUARANTEED BEST PRICES PAID. Also a free valuation service. Call Paul on 603 584 249 or email details to: paul@vp cltd.co.uk (225607)

CLASSICAL guitar with soft case €25. Ceiling fans with central light €15 each. Coffee table with drawers €30. 628 033 277 (234514) HOUSE CLEARANCE, anything considered. Top rates paid.

Mick 611 205 750 (225535) WE clear houses, apartments, shops, garages, bars, storage units. Tel 656 187 140 / brian.d.hughes@hotmail.com (230555)

CARAVANS

PARKING, STORAGE & SALES. Caravans - Motorhomes - Boats Cars and Vans etc. Short / long term - Safe & secure, drop off & collections. Excellent rates, discount for long term, 5 mins from Fuengirola. Established 25 years. www.eurodog.es / info@eu rodog.es 679 786 669 / 606 101 807 (218617)

CAR HIRE CAR HIRE long & short term, no extras www.acecarhire.co. Tel 634 029 878 (225722)

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 (224853) IRISH CARPENTER, doors, decking, floors, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms. General property maintenance. Established 2002. Tel 952 196 457 or 696 064 019 www.completecarpentry.com (221146)

CHIMNEY SERVICES CHIMNEY SWEEP. Clean reliable professional. All types, special price for more than 1.

Chris 608 337 497 (226437)

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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APEX CHIMNEY SERVICES, professional chimney sweeping and smoke testing. NACS Qualified. Clean and efficient Tel: Bob 696 320 202 (215840)

CHURCH SERVICES BENALMADENA Elim Family Fellowship. Sundays 11am. Elimfami lyfellowship.com or call 951 912 525 or 952 446 627 (0)

CLAIRVOYANTS TAROT Reading. African Spiritualist solves problems - love and business. Tel: Ibrahim 626 502 803 (220266)

DATING WANT A SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP? Unicis Dating Agency’s European network offers you a personalised matching service. With over 40 years of experience, we can find your perfect match.

951 334 730 www.unicis.es (228590)

DECORATORS ALL trades repairs, retired professional. 676 143 789 / 602 669 240 (234519)

DENTAL LABORATORY

CLASSES

VIOLIN and piano lessons.

ABRSM exam decoration. Marbella 649 989 692 (228519)

DETECTIVES

OVEN CLEANING, domestic, commercial, complete fittings, let professional do hard, dirty work, from 35€. 632 569 282 oven cleaningcostadelsol.com (223165)

PRIVATE Detective, free preliminary meeting, full confidentiality.

English spoken 632 515 570 (229200)

UPHOLSTERY and steam cleaning sofas, carpets etc… JA Cleaning Services 626 357 955 (200771)

METS dog training club, Fuengirola. Glyn 605 121 831 / Jeff 692 832 250 (226464)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST,RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (220839)

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-to-one training. Also, low cost, reliable internet TV solutions, even for slow connections.

Experienced, reliable service.

Paul 630 652 338 / 952 493 859 (225715) COMPUTER help. Patient teacher. PC sales, set up, repairs, problem solving, internet TV boxes. Kindle, ipads, internet, email. 30 years experience. 19 years on the coast. Friendly and reliable. Dave 952 664 713 (234703) PC DOCTOR. PCs and Laptops in your language. We come to you, wherever you are. For home and office support. Call 952 591 071 (230349)

CURTAINS CURTAINS, BLINDS, UPHOLSTERY, a complete service. www.marbellacurtaindesign.com . Mary 675 813 348 (225720)

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)

DOG TRAINING

DOMESTIC APP. REPAIRS DOMESTIC Appliance repairs washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired.

Christian 608 337 497 (228695)

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. Now incorporating solar hot water, salt pool systems, central heating & general plumbing. Pipetek.

674 632 344 / 617 198 888 / 952 897 516 (223198) T1 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 (229558) BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (224404)

DRIVING LESSONS DRIVER’S LICENCE in English.

Discount with this advert. Autoescuela Urbano, Calle Maestro, Angeles Aspiazu, Fuengirola. Also in Mijas Pueblo. 687 070 256 (228503)

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS ALL electrical installation work and repairs. On the coast 12 years. All work guaranteed. Call Jim 652 023 012 (224846)

MY ENERGY CERTIFICATE. Now legally required for ALL properties for sale or rent. Call +34 627 805 581 / info@myener gycertificate.com (228557)

FENCING SERVICES CHAINLINK FENCING erectors, general builders, really competitive prices. Free quotation, no job too big or small, very reliable. Tel: 655 218 466 (229232) INDUSTRIAL & commercial fencing company. Any type of fencing supplied and erected. Telephone for a free estimate. 632 604 689

FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE .WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (215511) T1 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)

GLASS CURTAINS

FURNITURE FURNITURE OF THE WORLD. Shop specialising in unique furniture & antiques. Coin (opposite Mercadona). 952 450 156 / 690 882 898 (222071) GOOD quality furniture wanted, best prices paid, also rubbish clearance service. Tony 633 921 239 tony.bell1@tesco.net (226264)

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-pro fessionals.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 (220302) GARDENER. 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 (229875) GARDEN and pool maintenance. 9 euros per hour, monthly maintenance from 120 euros. References available. RICARDO 637 160 129 (225669)

GATES

FLOORING JUST FLOORS. Ceramics, wood/laminate, decking, patios & more. Supply & fit or fitting only service. 663 131 593 (224342)

FRIENDSHIP MAN 56, friendship with English speaking woman of similar age, like minded, sincere, good person, to practice my English. 619 805 714

GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (229072)

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) GOLF shares available from Brisas, La Quinta & Guadalmina.

Rentals, Sales & Insurances. Contact Blanca 679 436 970 (226409) SAN ROQUE Golf Club. A couple platinum membership shares available. Price £8,000. Tel: 0044 7742 068715 (234650)

ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired.

Free, no obligation quotation.

Call Colin - 636 394 641 (229069) EXPRESS Metalwork Services.

Gates, grilles, rails and scissor gates. 952 590 748, 617 065 636. www.express-steel.com Facebook Express Metalwork (234677)

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

CLASSIFIEDS ZAKS Hair, Nail & Beauty Studio, Urb. Playamarina / www.zaks.com.es. Tel 952 666 436 / 609 508 809 (234512)

BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX AND FILLERS - From €95. Covers the Costa del Sol and inland. 609 347 086. www.beauti fymemarbella.com (229705)

CHIROPRACTORS FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J. Shaegen, Specialised in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice.

652 291 224 (229729)

CHIROPODISTS www.chiropodistcostadelsol.com (223110)

DENTISTS NHS registered dentist in Fuengirola. Specialising in Zircon crowns, bridges etc. Free check up! www.nhclinicas.com 689 887 019 (225656)

MASSAGE

HEALER EXPERIENCED spiritualist medium, healer & qualified bereavement counsellor.

British lady, Elizabeth 678 252 575 / 951 242 683

HEALTH & BEAUTY SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 608 977 260 www.masajes sayan.es (220286) 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 (225510) 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)

TONY’S MARBLE RESTORATION SERVICE. Marble and terrazo floors, professionally refurbished, quotations without obligation. +34 620 726 875 (224849) MARBLE FLOOR polishing, stone repairs, terracotta terraces, chemically cleaned and sealed. High quality, fat and efficient service, free quotations and appraisals.

Call 672 531 662 (230341)

ALMOST ANYTHING, Tiling plumbing & painting. Based in Elviria. Speak to Gareth. 690 841 188 (224338) SERVICES ABROAD: Buying/selling cars, apartments, boats, furniture including renovations. 634 362 043 (234726)

BS ELECTRICAL, Boletins, Rewires, Fault Finding, Endesa helpline, 33 years experience. Sean 952 961 108 / 669 070 011 / www.bselectrical. eu (222640)

ENERGY CERTIFICATES

GUITAR LESSONS for beginners, crash course. Pop, rock, blues, ballads. Private classes Marbella.

Otto 637 245 945 (234728)

FOR SALE

ELECTRICIAN on coast for 11 years, repairs and installation, including boiler repairs. Call James 652 023 012 (224846)

JIB Graded Electrician. Home-intelligence, network-engineering etc. Loves a challenge! 602 494 347 (229025)

MUSIC

CLEANING SERVICES

ELECTRICIANS

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FANTASTIC MASSAGE. Female masseuse in Calahonda or home/hotel visits. Fuengirola to Estepona. 603 135 167 (234640) MASSAGE. Relaxing with aromatherapy. Massage bed. Las Lagunas 633 942 835 (230590) M2M MASSAGE. Relaxing and therapeutic. Cabopino. 620 986 080 (234552) NUEVA ANDALUCIA Therapeutic specific massages, or full professional body massage, for ladies or gentlemen in private apartment. Out calls also available. Tel. 656 350 401 PROFESSIONAL SPORTS MASSAGE, 14 years experience. 1 hour €40, 1.5 hours €55, Elviria.

Wendy 952 852 330 or 634 310 821. Mobile service +€10

HEALTH & FITNESS

ONGOING Self Development Weekend workshops 2014-2015!

What you will learn will blow your mind away! I will teach you how to master your mind, emotions and much more... www.indigo healingandtraining.com 717 150 366 (234642)

FEMALE, 40, personal trainer, yoga and stretching, fitness exercises, slimming and toning, anti-stress, diet plan and nutrition. Marbella. 622 388 823 (226436)

SKIN Specialist. NHS registered.

Treats all kinds of skin problems.

Consultation 70 euros. Dr Eva, Fuengirola/Marbella. 664 747 267 / www.dermadelsol.com (228514)

FREE LISTINGS for Holiday Rental Villas www.holidayfoot prints.com (221428)

LIFE COACH - Counsellor - Reiki Hypnotherapist. In person or via Skype. Qualified in Neuro Linguistic Programming. www.indigo healingandtraining.com 717 150 366 (234642)

HOLIDAY LETS

HOUSE CLEARANCES WANTED FURNITURE & household items houses gardens garages cleared top prices paid fast reliable service 639 229 607 / 649 977 723 (224841)

CLASSIFIEDS

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FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, cash waiting, reliable service. 678 808 837 (220839)

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

WANTED all furniture and quality household items. Cash paid, same day collection. Best prices, please call 693 028 325 (220839) CASH paid for your unwanted house or garage items. Please call 600 041 434 (225602)

INTERNET

HOUSE & PET SITTING

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.

EXPERIENCED locals & residents taken early retirement. Available for short & long sittings anywhere on the Costa del Sol. Michael 609 544 004 (224821)

HOT TUBS/SPAS HOT TUBS, new, used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. 691 973 131 / 952 793 398 (229841)

INTERPRETER INTERPRETER & TRANSLATOR. French, Spanish & English. 632 515 570 (229194)

3 PERSON hot tub complete with cover and steps. €2,250 ONO. Buyer to remove. 952 464 731

LAWYER

INSURANCE

FUENGIROLA - SOLICITOR - Legal Advising. Real Estate Purchase/Sale - Tax - NIE/Residence.

670 756 228 smtrevor.lawyer@gmail.com

LOANS HOLA CREDITO. Instant short term loans against your valuables.

Quick, easy and always discreet.

Tel 900 123 457 www.holacredi to.com (224321)

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) 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)

INSURANCE

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)

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 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

MARBLE FURNITURE MARBLE/GRANITE furniture, worktops or anything else made to measure. Call for more info 674 831 674 (234540)

INTERNET

20 - 26 November 2014 / Costa del Sol MISCELLANEOUS WOODY´S LOS BOLICHES. Greeting Cards, mail to and from the UK. Worldwide courier and Passport renewals. All adverts taken forthe Euro Weekly Newsdisplay 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, Store, 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 (228718) 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 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, etc, for sale and rent. Large selection of quality used scooters at competitive prices. In stock we have around forty scooters to choose from including Pride XL8, Rascal 388, Shoprider Sovereign, Pride go go, Rascal veo X, Neo 4 and 8, Sterling pearl, Rascal Taxi, Sterling Diamond, Shoprider electric wheelchair breaks up for boot, Rascal 330 electric wheelchair as new condition at considerable saving, Rascal turnabout electric wheelchair plus many more all with guarantee. New and used wheelchairs for sale at competitive prices. Large scooters from 1,000 euros. Medium scooters from 600 euros and small boot scooters from 400 euros.

Rentals from 55 euros weekly. New mobility scooter batteries supplied and fitted. Mobility scooters bought for cash. This month’s special offer Rio 4 new batteries 595 euros. Email info@mobilityscootersdirectspain.com/ www.mobilityscootersdirectspain.com. Tel 609581139

MORTGAGES LOOKING for a financial solution with your Spanish property?

IBI debts, tax payments or just looking for cash whilst you are selling your property? We offer quick mortgages at the most competitive low interest rates.

Our experienced team finds a solution for every situation. We also offer lifetime mortgages, you enjoy your property whilst receiving a regular income.

Doble Solución 691 179 445 or 952 042 501. (226259)

MOSQUITO SCREENS MOSQUITO SCREENS. The mosquito screen specialist.

New selection of roller blinds, all patterns and colours. www.mosquiton ick.ws nick@mosquiton ick.ws / Call Mosquito Nick tlf 647 072 861 (228729) ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.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 (229090)

MOTORING

WANTED SPANISH PLATED CARS

INSTANT CASH SAMANTHA – GORDON

952 83 21 73 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com

CAR SERVICES MECHANIC workshop & mobile. All work undertaken. ITVs done. Reasonable rates.

Prompt, reliable services 24/7.

620 020 232, 951 165 090 (225686)

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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 (226346) 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 (234614) AUTOMOTIVE Services, Mechanical and Electrical. ITVs, ABS, airbag faults. All makes and models inc. 4x4. AC Dave 622 252 570 (230558)

FOR SALE PRICES SLASHED AGAIN...

Clearance Sale, Cabrio/automatic BMW Z4 2010 2.3 litre S ‘line’ only 25,000kms. Full BMW service history, electric hard top folds into boot, immaculate unmarked always garaged holiday car, Spanish plates, expat British owner, sapphire black with cream leather, every extra sat.nav. recommended retail price is 53,000 euros, our price was 28,995 euros, now new sale price 25,995 euros. Like new believe us. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) Tel. 952 832 173/608 658 785 see photo on www.robertsoncarsspain.com (234732) PRICES SLASHED AGAIN...

Clearance Sale, only 12,000kms.

Hyundai i10 Comfort 2013 1.2 still with manufacturer’s warranty, Spanish plates, elderly English owner returning to UK. 5 door, 5 speed, CD player, air condition, electric windows and locking, easy to drive and park, a wee beauty in bright red, cost new 12,500 euros, like new our bargain was 8,995 euros, now new sale price 7,500 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) tel.

952 832 173/ 608 658 785 see photo www.robertsoncarsspain.com (234732)

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PRICES SLASHED AGAIN...

Clearance Sale, 4x2 diesel Mercedes built SUV, beautiful burnt orange colour, 2013 model Ssangyong Korando d2ot eco. limited 4x2, only 25,000kms. One Scottish lady owner, Spanish registered, still has manufacturer’s warranty till Dec 2017, abs, esr, CD and MP3 player, sat.nav, parktronic, privacy glass, air condition, cruise control, cost new 26,500 euros. Save thousands bargain buy was 16,995 euros, now new sale price 13,995 euros and diesel economy. Strikingly good looking SUV with Mercedes mechanicals and refinements, brilliant to drive, you will be impressed, unmarked like new. Samantha or Gordon Robertson Tel. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785. See it at www.robert soncars-spain.com (234732) PRICES SLASHED AGAIN...

Clearance Sale, automatic Renault Clio 2012 model, 1.6 evolution only 16,000kms. Spanish plates, sat.nav. Climate control, CD player, 5 door, new mink colour, hatchback, one English gentleman owner, cost new over 18,000 euros, our super saver was 10,995 euros. Now new sale price 9,500 euros. Everything you want.

Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) Tel. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 see photo at www.robertsoncars-spain.com CAR-ISMAS IS COMING… 2002 Opel Astra 1.2, 3 door, hatchback, black with alloy wheels, new ITV, only 80,000kms. Be quick, only 1,500 euros, yes our Car-ismas gift price 1,500 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) Tel. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785. www.robertsoncars-spain.com PRICES SLASHED AGAIN...

Clearance Sale, Automatic Chrysler Sebring sedan 2005 2.7 v6.

Only 80,000kms (50,000miles), Spanish plates, English gentleman owner, air con, electric everything, good looking sporty, what a car for the money, super buy was 4,995 euros. Now new sale price 3,750 euros.

Samantha or Gordon Robertson, (The Car Couple) tel. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 see photo. www.robertsoncars-spain.com PRICES SLASHED AGAIN...

Clearance Sale, Automatic Ford Focus 2009 1.6 Trend 2 litre. Titanium only 41,000kms with full service history, Spanish plates, one English gentleman owner now leaving Spain, climate control, electric everything, lovely light silver sand with alloy wheels, fabulous Focus was 9,995 euros, now new sale price 8,750 euros.

Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) Tel. 952 832 173 or 608 658 785. www.robert soncars-spain.com (226426)

MOTORING

ATTENTION all expats with a Spanish car to sell. We pay the top price for genuine low kilometre Spanish cars. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) 952 832 173 or 608 658 785 email therobertson clan@gmail.com (234732) FORD FUSION, 2013, 1.4 petrol, 5 door, 30,000kms with full service history, one owner, silver, air con, as new, 7,950€ 672 550 037 (222389) JEEP COMPASS 2013, 2.2 diesel, 2400klms, 6 speed, silver with black, voice command, fully loaded, alloys, brand new, only 18.950€ 672 550 337 cdscars@mail.com (222389) SEAT Leon 2007 2.0 TDI, 140 BHP, 6 speed, 140 bhp, black, 5 door, alloys, perfect condition, 6995€ 672 550 037 (222389) TOYOTA RAV 4, 2 door, 140k kms, air con, new tyres, electric blue metallic, showroom condition 3,750€ 672 550 037 CITROEN Berlingo van, white, 2008, 124,000kms, very clean, perfect mechanics, unmarked body work, 4750€ 672 550 037 (222389) RANGE ROVER Vogue 2003, 3ltr diesel automatic, full spec, silver with black leather, one owner, 140,000kms, full service history, sat nav, 10,995€ 672 550 037 NISSAN 350 ZX, 6 speed, silver with black leather, only 18.000klms from with doc. history, one owner from new, pristine condition. 12,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (222389) AUDI A4 Cabrio 2006, 4 speed, climate control, red with black, only 120,000kms, very nice car, 7,995€. 672 550 037 (222389) CITROEN C5 HDI 2006, 6 speed, new ITV, new tyres, 160,000kms, good condition, drives perfect, 4,750€. 672 550 037 (222389) SEAT Ibiza 1998, 1 owner, only 79,000kms, 5 door, air con, good condition, white, new tyres 1,495€. 672 550 037 (222389) 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)

PRICE SLASHED 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, WAS 23’995€, NOW 21,995€ 952 838 842/ 608 950 221 or billbradycars.com (222367) PRICE SLASHED CONVERTIBLE MG FT 1.6 Inj 2005 sunburst red black soft top black, special wheels, have great fun, WAS 4,995€, NOW 4,795€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (224391) AUTOMATIC OPEL MARIVA 1.6 2008, one private owner and serviced by Opel, gunmetal grey, great family car, plenty of room for the kids and the dog, yes it’s only 6,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (222367) 4x4 LANDROVER Freelander TD 4 HSE, 5 door, metallic black/tan leather, alloy wheels, new ITV and just been serviced, used only as holiday jeep, look it’s only 5,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (222367) AUTOMATIC/Diesel 2.0 TDI 4x4 VW Tiguan + motion 2009 model.

One private lady owner 67,000klm (41,500mls) bought from VW Malaga, metallic paint, black leather, parallel parking and lots more, save a fortune at this price, yes it’s only 16,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (224391) GREAT runaround, Renault Twingo 20008, the little car with all the space and extras, metallic silver and full electric pack and only 66,000klm (41,000mls), it can’t get any cheaper, only 3,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (224391) CHEAP automatic (trade in to clear) Renault Clio 1.4, 2001, 5 door, new ITV (MOT), only 107,000klm (67,000mls), air conditioning, full electric pack, metallic silver, matching leather interior.

Be quick its only 1,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (224391) PRICE SLASHED 4x4 AUTOMATIC Diesel Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD.RT. 2010 one private owner and serviced by main dealer (it has all the extras), metallic black, it looks fantastic, cost new over 40,000€. WAS 14,995€, NOW 13,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 bill bradycars.com (224391) PRICE SLASHED AUTOMATIC/diesel Opel Signum 2.2 Dti 5 door 2004. One private owner, full service history, metallic silver/tan leather, this car is immaculate. Elec/seats, parking sensors, front and back, fridge, climate control, and loads more, WAS 4,995€, NOW 4,795€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (224391) GREAT Value Fiat Punto Evo. 1.4 Emotion 2010, one private owner, only 33,000klm (20,000mls), service history, lots of extras (too many to list), nearly half the new price at only 7,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (224391)

www.euroweeklynews.com AUTOMATIC Mini Cooper (special edition), 2007/8 full panoramic roof, only 34,000klm (22,000mls), British racing green/tan half leather trim, new ITV (MOT) and service, very scarce car for only 9,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (224391) PORSCHE 911 (996) 3.6 Carrera 2. Showroom condition, second owner from new. 6 speed, air con, CD… etc. 29,500 629 826 931 (234653) MERCEDES CLK Cabriolet 16,500 euros, 44,300km, lady owner, pristine condition. 693 522 751 (234503) FIAT 500 2012 Lounge Edition.

Cream colour, 29,500 km, 1 year warranty, 1.2 manual, petrol, air conditioning, MP3, CD player, Bluetooth, USB port, alloy wheels, chrome trimmings. Pristine condition - €8,500 ONO Tel. 657 511 422 (226257) 2007 HONDA Legend 3.5V6 AWD 295HP, very good condition, 12,000 euros, negotiable 218,000km. Tel 637 011 083 (234750) DRIVE back to UK in my automatic Opel Omega Estate 1997. UK reg, lhd, great load carrier, 2 litre, MOT till November and tax, only want €400 or nearest offer.

Phone 952 599 391 or 634 325 084 (228678) PORSCHE Cayenne, 2004 model, excellent condition, automatic, in beige with beige interior, 100,000km, Porsche guarantee, reasonable offers please. Tel 609 461 591 (Sotogrande area) (230636) OPEL CORSA 2012, diesel, 38,900km. Pristine condition 8,100 euros. Owner 693 522 751 (234504) RENAULT Scenic 1.5 DCI, Spanish, 2008, 105hp, 6 speed, only 69,000km. Keyless start, air con, cruise control, parking sensors, ITV until 2016, lovely car, drives superb, only 6,995€. Tlf 602 533 508 (230651) BMW 316 compact, ITV, good runner, air con, year ‘98. €1,495.

674 831 674 (234542)

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.

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MECHANICS MECHANIC workshop & mobile.

All work undertaken. ITVs done.

Reasonable rates. Prompt, reliable services 24/7. 620 020 232, 951 165 090 (225686) MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (224998)

CLASSIFIEDS

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 (217674)

MOTORBIKES WANTED old trial bikes, Bultaco similar or old bikes considered.

Tony 634 318 320 (230542) HARLEY DAVIDSON ROCKER C, 2008, only 5,000km from new, one owner, hardly used, seat conversion for two seats and backrest, alternative exhaust, lots of new chrome, immaculate. Reasonable offers please. Tel 609 461 591 (Sotogrande area) (230636)

WANTED I BUY ANY CAR. 602 533 508 mikewallsp@gmail.com (230329) 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 (224394)

HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM. Painting/Interior design. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 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.timham mond.webs.com 952 455 551 / 695 875 118. Email: ham mondluc1@yahoo.co.uk

PERGOLAS/DECKING PERGOLAS, Decking and Thatched Gazebos. Best quality and prices. Installations.

For free quotation call 686 322 328 (224383)

PEST CONTROL

CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN AND UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (220839) 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) CDS CARS established 12 years on the coast, we will buy your car stress free, with an instant cash decision, all paperwork taken care of with our on site gestoria, 30 cars in stock 672 550 037 / cd scars@mail.com (222389)

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 (225501)

NAUTICAL PUERTO BANUS, 8m mooring for rental. 630 614 252 (228645) SHARE my 28 sloop in Banus for only 4,000 euros per year. 617 074 567 (226453) 12m SILVERTON aft cabin, ideal live aboard, 2 cabins, 2 bathrooms, supplied with a berth in Benalmadena or Gibraltar. 1995.

Twin Crusader 320 hp petrol engines have just been serviced, £40,000. Tel 607 510 109 (234646)

PAINTERS/DECORATORS “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)

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 (228707) 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

PETS

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CLASSIFIEDS 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

CHARITIES ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call Marjorie 952 79 74 05 or 636 934 146 (93319) ACE CHARITY at El Refugio Kennels always needs volunteers to help with dog walking. It’s good exercise, a couple of hours any morning of the week. Foster and permanent homes also needed for our many inmates! Vivien 639 991 079 (93320) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public week-ends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 in fo@sepeonline.net www.sepe online.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 rehoming, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317)

ARCH - 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.OR G INFO@HORSERESCUES PAIN.ORG ARCHRESCUE@YA HOO.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)

KENNELS

EURODOG BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY. Under new ownership by animal loving family.

Large kennels and exercise yards, fully licensed and sanitary approved. Safe, secure and caring environment. Inspections welcome anyt ime. 5 minutes from Fuengirola 679 786 669 / 952 464 947 / www.eurodog.es (224322)

PET TRANSPORT

20 - 26 November 2014 / Costa del Sol 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 (229713)

POOLS

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@petcouriers.com or www.pet-couri ers.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)

STUNNING Four Bedroom Villa with Pool. La Cerquilla. Only 1,495,000 Euros! 951 106 908 (229943) ALHAURIN EL GRANDE. Finca 3,500m2, fully legal 2 bed house, 2 mins from town.

Internet/phone. 180,000 euros.

693 656 917 (226382) REDUCED! 2 Bedroom Modern Townhouse. Nueva Andalucia.

ONLY 185,000 Euros! 951 106 908 (229943) ALHAURIN de la Torre, needs reforming, 5 bedroom double storey plot 2,500m2, can be subdivided. €185,000 Julia/Esme 629 487 762 / 678 457 784 (234713)

PET TRANSPORTATION by road.

Fully DEFRA/OCA/TRACES compliant. Complete service by professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat-and-dog-world.com (226428)

LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. lagu nakennels@hotmail.com. Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983 (224847) STEFANIE’S KENNELS AND CATTERY, Estepona. Fully licensed, Junta approved, est.

1986. Viewing welcomed 952 790 943 www.stefaniesken nels.com (219547) CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY, superb licensed facilities, viewing welcome. Tel: 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-and-dogworld.com (223161) P E T C A R E P E T H O T E L . Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcarespain.com. Find us on Facebook at Petcare Spain (220208) STEFANIE’S KENNELS AND CATTERY, Estepona. Fully licensed, Junta approved, est.

1986. Viewing welcomed 952 790 943 www.stefaniesken nels.com (229885)

BENALMADENA, 4 bedroom townhouse. Situated in an excellent location, off-road parking for 3 cars, private garden. €350,000.

674 831 674 / 952 449 178 (234542)

THE DOG MOVER. Licensed transporters. Two handlers, so never alone. 680 781 699 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.thedogmover.com (220443)

ALHAURIN de la Torre, quick sale €160,000, villa 406m2, plot 2,000m2, main house, 3 bed, 2 bath plus 2 bed apartment, pool, storage. Esme/Julia 678 457 784 / 629 487 762 (234713)

PLUMBING 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 (229209)

BENATALAYA! Two Bedroom.

Middle floor, West Facing. Only 249,000 Euros! 951 106 908 (229943) www.advasolsolutions.com see our main ad under “swimming pools” 951 965 309

PROF. 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 FOR SALE

30 YEARS ON THE COAST. I cover all aspects of plumbing & general maintenance. Graham 607 923 486 (229042)

PLOT FOR SALE - Los Flamingos, magnificent sea views 1414 m2. 629 907 476

PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (224404)

WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM is always looking for realistically priced inland properties to sell to our interested buyers. Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835

PLUMBER for all your plumbing requirements. Emergencies, bathrooms, tiling. Benalmadena based, travel no problem. Construction work. Glen 669 073 773 (226387)

ELEGANT Marbella Estates is looking for properties for Scandinavian clients. If you are selling or buying, call us today for freevaluation. 951 087 933 or sales@ele gantmarbella.com (230588) 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 260,000 Euros. Contact Paul 627 134 866 (229179)

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 (229707)

www.poshpetsspain.com Boutique Dog & Cat Hotel and much more … Facebook page: POSH PETS SPAIN. Tel: 952 597 035 (224385)

2 BED front line apartment in an exclusive gated complex in Benalmadena Costa, magnificent sea views, beaches, beautiful gardens, pools. Next to shops, golf, schools. Best area in Benalmadena. 340,000 euros. Vivienne 639 197 670 (230591)

ALHAURIN de la Torre, Urb. Pinos, Villa 2 floors, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 380m2 built, garage, pool, sauna, barbecue, plot 1,400m2, fully legal, 420,000 euros. 678 371 313

FRONT LINE BEACH (Marbella), Las Chapas townhouse, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, large roof terrace, master bedroom terrace, large garden with private exit to the beach, private sale, (no agents please). Look at this bargain, 550,000€. 952 838 842 678 817 145 (222367) WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 4 BEDROOM duplex ground floor apartment. Beautiful complex, central Nueva Andalucia. €399,000. 629 907 476 (226389) ALHAURIN de la Torre, town centre, charming 3 bed, 2 bath townhouse, roof terrace, €105,000. Esme/Julia 678 457 784 / 629 487 762 (234713) TORREBLANCA END TOWNHOUSE: 3 double bedrooms, parking, 159,000€. Tel 607 530 999 (229803)

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Price 142,000 euros. Contact 605 869 296 / piso4b.wordpress.com (226390) WANTED property for sale/rent, low cost apt to luxury villas, Costa del Sol and inland. www.sun sokaproperty.com, clients waiting 649 520 396. Agents welcome (226425) MARBELLA BANUS towards Port, beach, 1 bedroom, 99m2, sunny, views, elegant equipped, gardens, pool, parking, 210,000€. Tel: +34 637 439 222 bravoelezovic@gmail.com (225527) 4 BEDROOM villa, sea & mountain views. Pool and landscape garden. €225,000. 662 240 961 (230506) BENALMADENA, various apartments for reform from €90,000.

952 449 178 / 674 831 674 (234542) STUNNING villa detached 5/6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms on beachside San Pedro. Highest quality. Built 290, plot 575, show house condition. Must be seen.

Pool, Jacuzzi, Bar. Walk to everything. Priced to sell €895,000 direct from owner. Ph 665 415 251 / www.beach-living.com (234520) GORGEOUS 6 bed, 6 bath, secluded villa retreat, 5,000m2 plot, €375,000, 80% finance. Cartama.

699 199 805 (230503)

PROPERTY TO LET EL ROSARIO (MARBELLA).

Beautiful detached villa, 2 double bedrooms, 120m2 build, air con, garden, parking. €950/month.

Long & short lets 661 626 281 (229021) MARBELLA APARTMENT Rentals.

Telephone 622 571 040 kingscastlemarbella@gmail.com (234630) PUERTO BANUS October to April no deposit rent day/week/month. Fully furnished 3 bedroom apartments including complimentary internet-satellite TV-movie channels-gym-housekeeping. From €1200 per month.

Additional hotel services available.

Call Alexandra 666 234 122 www.sisuboutique.com (234550) ALHAURIN de la Torre, (Pinos) 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom chalet. Large entertainment room, pool, €1,500. Esme/Julia 678 457 784 / 629 487 762 (234713) GARAGE/Storage 20m2. Opposite Puerto Banua, fully secure. All enquiries email thepeg97@hotmail. com VARIOUS properties for rent in Mijas, 2 to 3 bedrooms furnished/unfurnished 674 831 674 (234540) PUEBLO LA CAMPANA Mijas/Fuengirola: Four bed townhouse furnished, two pools, 800 euros month. No bills to pay.

0044 7949 589539 / londonan gels@hotmail.com (224999) BENALMADENA - Granny flat.

One/two bedroom, garden, parking space, views. Long let only to retired couple. 605 978 203 (234655) BENALMADENA - Large studio near marina/Lidl. Fully furnished, pool & gardens. 677 817 867

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ALHAURIN de la Torre/Grande, country cottages, villas, flats from €400. Esme/Julia 678 457 784 / 629 487 762

PROPERTY WANTED

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ARROYO, near Pinillo, 1 bedroom apartment, fully furnished, DVD, TV, air con, terrace, garage, pool, long term, 450 euros. Tel. 629 436 571 (226261)

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MONTE DUQUESA, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, kitchen, lounge diner, apartment to rent. Either short term €500 per week or long term. €550 pcm. 661 233 837 (234656) CALAHONDA, one bedroom spacious apartment for rent, one person, 350€ monthly. 650 460 664 BENAHAVIS: Lor Orqueros Golf, lovely 2 bedroom apartment 650€pm, 3 bedroom apartment 750€pm, call Helen 678 111 130 / www.1choicepropertyspain.com

EUROPA SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (229550) USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (229550)

DETACHED villa unfurnished, 5 bed, 4 bath modern, private pool, large garden, 1,500 euro pcm 650 148 945 (230505)

STORAGE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (229550)

DETACHED luxury villa, 4 bed, 2 bath fully furnished, very modern, private pool, large garden, games/cinema room, 1,600 euro pcm 650 148 945 (230505) LARGE Luxury apartment in prestigious urbanisation, 2 bed, 2 bath, fully furnished, very modern, large terrace, communal pool, gym, underground parking, 800 euro pcm 650 148 945 APARTMENT, walking distance to beach and amenities, 2 bed, 1 bath fully furnished, modern, huge terrace, 600 euro pcm 650 148 945 (230505) SEMI-DETACHED unfurnished house, 4 bed, 5 bath, private pool, garden and parking, huge basement, 900 euro pcm 650 148 945 (230505)

REMOVALS / STORAGE

LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es

WANTED. Villa or plot Casino area, Nueva Andalucia. Private cash buyer. SMS details 665 415 251

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

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 GARY MOVEIT@YAHOO.CO.UK (226396)

CAR TRANSPORTER, call for excellent rates. Fully insured, professional service. 951 319 320 / email move@freinternational.com / www.car-transport-spain.com (215605)

MAN AND VAN

JDS EURO TRANSPORT. Email: jdstransport@outlook.com / 0034 637 066 114 / 0044 7884 908929 (224382)

MANVAN REMOVALS €20 / hour, 3 vans available. House clearances. Storage from €10 / week. Tel David 696 810 618

HIGH top van going from Spain to UK and return. Good rates.

Reliable service. Call Graham 620 353 594 for details. vgcasa color@gmail.com (228531)

2 MEN, Van €30 hour. Always on time 651 081 610 (225616)

MOVING BACK TO UK? Removal vehicle departing weekly throughout the year. Excellent, professional service & great rates.

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LARGE Luton Van and Man. 20€ per hour. Kevin 628 993 995 THE VAN MAN. Cheap and cheerful. €20 per hour. 677 251 025 (215820) MAN & VAN. 100% reliable. 637 066 114 / 695 060 154 (224382) MAN & VAN 25€ ph. All areas 620 005 360 (228720)

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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)

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ROOMS TO LET ROOM to let. Las Lagunas. 2 x single bed available now for student. Mijas. clavel4@hot mail.com 639 469 363 (230589)

SECURITY WIRELESS, Neat, Photo, Video, 24hr security links. klloyd7@gmail.com / 661 219 469 (229954)

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F URNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 119 190 (200802)

W INDOW 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 (224847) THE WINDOW CLEANERS. 691 140 427 (229138)

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SLOVAKIAN engineers have come up with a way to avoid traffic jams. The AeroMobil 3.0, dubbed a ‘multimodal vehicle,’ is actually a flying car.

It has been designed and manufactured by a team led by chief designer Stefan Klein and Juraj Vaculik, cofounders of the AeroMobil company, in just 10 months after the release of a much more basic preprototype of the flying car.

“I’m very happy with what we were able to achieve in such a short time with the team of only 12 people.

AeroMobil 3.0 is not the end of a challenging project, it’s the beginning of a whole new adventure which may change how we look at the personal transport in the future,” said Stefan.

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Husqvarna had tested various bulky V-twin configurations in the 20s and 30s, before settling on a more compact, singlecylinder design in the 40s.

This new design concept took off and gave birth to iconic models such as the Svartkvarna and the Silverpilen.

Whilst the same original concept of a lightweight, street motorcycle has been revived with the new 401s, it is now interpreted in a very modern way, utilising the latest design, cutting edge technology, sophisticated construction processes and materials.

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The Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen (Swedish for White Arrow) draws on the DNA of the pioneering

1953 Silverpilen (Silver Arrow) street bike.

The Vitpilen is a groundbreaking design in its own right - interpreting the functional simplicity of the classic Silverpilen, combining it with modern technology, cutting-edge design and premium quality hardware to

deliver an uncompromised, genuine riding experience for the street.

Components such as the headlight brackets are consolidated to provide multiple functions, reducing parts and simplifying the overall design.

The Husqvarna 401 Svartpilen (Black Arrow) concept bike is a modern street bike that draws its design ethos from iconic Husqvarnas.

It is free of gimmicks, gadgets and extravagant design embellishments; a riding experience that honours the simple idea behind those early, pioneering Husqvarnas.

With a compact, singlecylinder fourstroke engine in a compact chassis, the Husqvarna 401 Svartpilen provides a more upright, comfortable and natural riding position.

The new Husqvarna 401s are progressive motorcycles, with the simplicity and style of a golden age.

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HE new Ford Mondeo, recently unveiled, is probably the most driverfriendly Ford ever made.

It is packed with innovative driver-assist technologies as well as a luxury interior with fully adjustable seats to keep driver and passengers in total comfort.

The Mondeo introduces to Europe Ford’s MultiContour Seats with unique Active Motion massage function and comfort is enhanced by new integral link rear suspension which gives improved ride comfort.

The Mondeo also offers Ford’s new SYNC 2 voice control connectivity system with eight-inch touchscreen for easy operation of phone, entertainment, climate and navigation systems.

Technologies including Ford’s first adaptive LED headlamps in Europe and Active Park Assist contribute to a simplified driving experience.

“The new Mondeo uses

New Mondeo is most driver-friendly yet

Ford’s latest innovation and technologies to deliver the most refined and user-friendly Mondeo driving experience yet,” said Ulrich Koesters, vehicle line director, Ford of Europe.

“From systems that guide drivers hands-free

out of parking spaces at the start of journeys to seats that deflate to allow easy exit at the end, the Mondeo is focused on the occupant from start to finish.”

The 10-way adjustable seats incorporate heating and cooling features, and

use a system of 11 cushions to deliver an unobtrusive massaging effect for thighs, bottom and lower back.

Fast-responding nanovalve technology uses memory-shape metal wires the width of a human hair to control

airflow in and out of individual cushions and provide the massage effect, or tailored support. The seat-base bolsters even deflate when the doors are opened for easier exit.

The Mondeo’s adaptive LED headlamps combine

the daylight-mimicking light clarity of full-LED headlamps with Ford’s Adaptive Front Lighting System, which adjusts the headlight beam angle and intensity to match driving environment.

The system can choose one of seven settings according to vehicle speed, ambient light conditions, steering angle, distance to the vehicle in front and windscreen wiper activation.

And to take the pain out of parking the Active Park Assist lets drivers reverse hands-free into spaces parallel to the road and side-to-side with other cars.

This advanced parking feature will be supported by both Park-Out Assist, which helps drivers to exit parallel parking spaces; and Side Parking Aid, which delivers an on-screen visual representation and audible warning of obstacles to the sides of the vehicles, as well as to the front and rear.

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Don’t get left out in the cold this Christmas WITH Christmas fast approaching, the travel and tourism industry is gearing up to the single busiest period of the year. The self-titled ‘Car Hire Experts’ Indigo Car Hire are looking forward to what promises to be another challenging, but enjoyable winter.

The one piece of advice that they offer is to Book Early and Avoid High Prices or worse, risk being without a car for your trip due to availability issues which seem to crop up every year.

The main focus of Indigo Car Hire is customer service. They have a fantastic following of customers who highly rate the service and are happy to recommend them to friends and family.

This is highlighted by the number of excellent reviews and testimonials they have online - just type ‘Indigo Car Hire’ into your search engine of choice to see some examples.

One thing that stands out is their ability to help people where others

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Debit Card Car Hire - the ability to hire a car without the need to have a credit card.

Senior Car Hire - being able hire a vehicle no matter what your age. Most suppliers seem to discriminate against those of us above the age of 70.

Low Deposits - leaving a huge deposit is not always possible. Indigo

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Zero Excess - being liable for a huge sum is worrying for a lot of us.

The zero excess deals offer peace of mind.

Free One Way Hires - Fly into London and leave from Yorkshire without paying a hefty fee. This one is for those of us visiting a lot of family back home in the UK or the ones that chase the cheapest flights.

Indigo have built a great reputation in Spain and the rest of Europe with their involvement in community events and local sports teams. If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting one of their reps yet, then keep an eye out as they won’t be far away.

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LONG held dream has finally come true for car lover Ken Robinson, with a little help from Coast Classics.

He is now the proud owner of a 1949 Ford F1 pickup. “I always wanted a truck the same age as me, and I have always been into Fords, so this is an ambition finally realised,” said Ken. Talking about the truck’s restoration by specialists Coast Classics, he said: “They have done an excellent job. It is exactly how I wanted it to be. I did not want something with wide wheels, I wanted a car with the feel of the original. Basically I have a 1949 car that is brand new!”

Coast Classic’s owner Andreas Ullstein, who headed the restoration project, said : “It is a working truck, something that can be used every day to go around in. It is not something you would be too scared to drive

because you might scratch it.”

He explained that the project, which started in March was a full restoration. “We took it down to the chassis and bare metal, and renovated every part of it.” That included powder coating 65 per cent of it for a durable finish, new exhausts, which make for an impressive, throaty sound and a full engine restoration.

Andreas added: “It has the original Flathead V8 engine with three carburettors which we modified slightly for extra power. It should get about 150HP now.”

Andreas set up Coast Classics two years ago. “Before that I had been a collector but had trouble finding someone to keep my cars in top condition, so I set up the business. Now I have a garage, workshop and five employees!”

DREAM CAR: Ken Robinson (left) takes delivery of his ‘new’ 1949 Ford F1 from Andreas Ullstein.

The main part of the business is sourcing and restoring old classics - the 1949 Ford F1 came all the way from Arizona, USA -

although they also service and repair older cars. “Anything to do with classics, we do,” said Andreas.

His customers come from all over Europe. Although they can source cars, clients can, and do send him their own cars for restoration.

The business is a must-visit for anyone wanting a classic car as they also have some 25 superb examples of cars for sale. Projects they are working on now include a 52 Bel Air Convertible Chevrolet, a 54 Buick Special Convertible, an 80 Alfa Romeo Spider and a 61 Mercedes 190SL. They are all truly special cars, and the workshop set-up gives you a taste of America from a bygone era.

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Lewis and Nico go head to head in final F1 at Abu Dhabi ON Sunday the F1 season draws to a close when the drivers and cars race round the striking desert setting

Win for Marbella MARBELLA Rugby Club first team took their fourth consecutive win of the season when they beat CR Alcala Dragons, 8-52 and claimed a bonus point.

That meant Marbella took the lead in the occidental group of the Andalucian second division as rivals CRA Portuense B lost to Gibraltar Barbarians by 29 to 2.

of the Yas Marina Circuit in the Abu Dhabi.

Right now Lewis Hamilton is leading the championship with 316 points, 17 ahead of Nico Rosberg, but remember there are 50 points available for the winner of this last race and Lewis must finish at least second to take the driver’s crown.

This weekend sees the return of top-flight football north and south of the border. Among the big games in the Premiership we have leaders Chelsea v WBA, Arsenal v Manchester United, reigning champions Manchester City v Swansea City and Crystal Palace v out-of-sorts Liverpool.

Struggling Aston Villa play second-placed, and inform, Southampton on Monday. In the SPL, table-

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toppers Celtic face Dundee at Parkhead.

The top games in the Championship are Bournemouth v Ipswich, Watford v top-dogs Derby and Wolves v Nottingham Forest.

Leaders Bristol City meet PNE and Peterborough take on Swindon in FL1, Burton Albion welcome Luton and Mansfield play Plymouth in FL2.

Also the Rugby Union autumn internationals

DJOKOVIC: Won ATP Tour final after Federer (right) pulled out. continue in earnest... the games being IrelandAustralia, Wales-New Zealand, England-Samoa and Scotland-Tonga.

TENNIS - Serbian and World number one Novak Djokovic won the APT Tour final at the O2 arena in

London by default after Swiss ace Roger Federer withdrew shortly before Sunday’s final with a tedious back injury.

FOOTBALL - Last weekend, in Euro 2015 qualifiers, England won their sixth game in a row,

beating Slovenia 3-1 before 82,000 fans at Wembley.

Wayne Rooney, making his 100th appearance, scored to celebrate the occasion.

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La Sala Sponsored Young Driver AMR wins World Cup YOUNG DRIVER AMR was a new team created by Aston Martin Racing specifically to compete in the 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship and the 24 hour Le Mans endurance race.

La Sala has been a proud sponsor of the Young Driver AMR team for over three years now. But instead of La Sala restaurant logo, the Aston Martin Vantage GTE racing car displays a Marbella logo on the left side of the vehicle, promoting the Costa del Sol destination, providing prestige and most of all giving it international exposure.

Young Driver AMR had a perfect 2014 season in the FIA World Endurance championship. After the victory at the 24 hour Le Mans in June, Young Driver AMR now claims the World Cup in GTE-Am class and wins the championship in style. At the series penultimate

ASTON MARTIN RACING: Created a new team. round in Bahrain, Kristian Poulsen, David Heinemeier Hansson and Nicki Thiim drove to their fourth victory of the season. The win secured Young Driver AMR, Poulsen and Heinemeier Hansson the World Cup title before the final round at Sao Paulo in Brazil in two weeks time.

“The championship means a lot to us, the team, David and Nicki and also Richie Stanaway, who raced with us three times this season, did a perfect job. To win Le Mans

and now the World Cup in our second year in this championship is fantastic”, said Poulsen delighted.

The team owner Jan Struve, who is a regular visitor to his holiday residence in Marbella, is a good friend of Sala Group’s chairman Ian Radford.

“What Jan has achieved is amazing. Winning the World Championship and Le Mans 24 hour race in the past 12 months has been his long-time dream.

“I know how much this means to him and the work and dedication he has put in to achieve this.

“Jan is also a great promotor of Marbella within his personal and business world,” commented Radford.

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Swimmers to compete in Spanish Cup THE women’s swimming team from Real Club Mediterraneo has classified to compete in the Spanish National Clubs Cup which will be held from May 1-3, 2015.

The Malaga team came first in the classifying trials for clubs which did not compete last season, beating U.D. Horta and UCAM Fuensanta teams.

Other teams the Mediterraneo ladies will be competing against in the second division category are C.D. Covibar, C.N. Las Palmas, C.N. Tenis de Elche, Getxo Igeriketa K.E., RGC Covadonga and C.N. Toledo.

Swimmers for the Spanish Cup will be selected before April 21, 2015 and will have to earn their place on the team through their fitness, times, ability to compete in various styles and be part of the relay team. Particularly prominent names during 2014 have been Paula Ruiz, Reyes Millan, Andrea Blindu, Marina Clavero and Marina de la Torre.

In fact Paula Ruiz recently won a stage of the junior female long distance races at the Spanish Championships in Mijas and has been selected by the National ESP2020 team for the Madrid Community Circuit this weekend.

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In memory of Marie ON what would have been his 65th wedding anniversary, Vic Adams, a long time member of Benavista Bowls Club with

wife Marie, decided to celebrate her life by having a tournament in her honour.

His many bowling friends were invited to join him on this special day for this special person at Benavista.

And so it was that a fun day was had by all. The winners of the event were Tony Wright and John Shakesheff, the runners up were Dougal Beedie

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and Audry Shakesheff. Vic presented cheques to the winners and runners-up

as well as giving all participants a bottle of Champagne.