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INDEX News 1 - 52 Finance 55 - 60 Letters 61 Leapy Lee 62 Daily TV 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78 Time Out 79 - 82 Health & Beauty 84 - 88 Food 89 - 95 Homes & Gardens 97 Gibraltar 101 Services 107 - 111 Classifieds 113 - 120 Motoring 121 - 124 Sport 125 - 128

TAKE-OFF: Balloons in the colours of the Spanish flag were released.

Constitution Day FUENGIROLA councillors, police, residents and schoolchildren celebrated the 36th anniversary of the Spanish Constitution at an event in Plaza de Espa単a.

Mayor Ana Mula presided over the event and raised the Spanish flag as teachers from the municipal music school played the national anthem.

Mula, who was sworn in just a few days ago to replace Esperanza O単a, explained that Constitution Day, December 6, was a very important celebration in Spain as it commemorates the creation of the current

Constitution, containing essential values, which she said she had to swear an oath on during the ceremony to name her as mayor.

Prizes including free cinema and zoo tickets were given to the winners of a competition for primary schoolchildren to write about certain points in the Constitution. Paloma Fernandez from Maria Auxiliadora school won first prize followed by Esperanza Moreno from Salliver, Claudia Pi単a from Picasso and Maria Mendez from Valdelecrin.

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Electricity savings MALAGA City Council saved €2.3 million in 18 months thanks to improvements in street-lighting and regulation of electricity consumption.

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GUARDIA CIVIL officers have detained a gang of fraudsters who assumed false identities in order to resell mobile phones.

The operation that led to their arrest was launched after the Guardia Civil learned that there was a criminal organisation based in Malaga and another four Spanish provinces which would steal the identities of mobile

phone owners to obtain and later resell expensive phones in Spain and abroad.

The detainees would reportedly steal their victims’ mobile phone bills to learn their personal data, call the phone companies while impersonating their victims and order high-end phones. After getting the devices, the suspects would modify the contact details

of their victims - who numbered more than 500 - so that the companies could not get in touch with them, and resell the phones in Spain and Morocco.

Among those arrested are 13 men and seven women from Spain, Romania and Morocco. They are facing charges of belonging to a criminal organisation, forgery, identity fraud and extortion.

Thief detained A MAN has been arrested in Malaga City on suspicion of breaking into a roast chicken shop and stealing €67.40 in cash from the till.

Wingless angels VANDALS broke the wings off a luminous Christmas angel decoration in Plaza Virgen de la Peña in Mijas Village and damaged another two. Local Police are hunting for the culprits.

Friendly visit THE mayor of Marbella, Angeles Muñoz, received a visit from the new Consul General for Saudi Arabia, M A Al-Shafi, to discuss joint tourism promotion projects.

Price discrepancies ALTHOUGH petrol prices have gone down, Malaga motorists have only seen a 13 per cent reduction in price at the pumps, whereas crude oil is 35 per cent cheaper than it was in June.

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ANTEQUERA will give free parking vouchers to people from Archidona, Alameda, Humilladero and other villages to promote Christmas shopping in the city.

Gas scare A GAS mains pipe damaged by diggers doing work in Las Lagunas, Mijas, caused 25 homes in Calle Eduardo Ocon to be evacuated for approximately three hours last Tuesday morning.

Painful accident FIREMEN had to rescue a 23year-old cyclist who fell down a 100-metre embankment in the Barriada de Los Prados area of Malaga City. The man was taken to hospital with a broken leg.

Helping out SPECTACULAR VIEW: Granada’s Alhambra Palace at dusk.

Google ‘Street View’ of historic sites

Toy collection PIZARRA COUNCIL will be collecting new toys for local children in need at the town hall from 9am to 2pm until December 26.

Better signs MARBELLA Town Hall has placed 200 new street-name signs around town to help locals and visitors find their way about more easily.

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Classic cars AMERICAN classic cars will be on show in Mijas on Sunday, December 14. More than 20 vehicles will tour the village streets at midday and later park up in Plaza Virgen de la Peña.

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VER wanted to see the outstanding Moorish architecture of Granada’s Alhambra Palace, the Gaudi-designed La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Galicia’s ancient Roman Tower of Hercules lighthouse or the famous Las Medulas in Leon?

Now – thanks to Google’s ‘Street View’ service – you can visit 50 of Spain’s most iconic, important, historical and architectural wonders, all from the comfort of your own home. Normally reserved for, literally, viewing streets on your computer, Google’s Street View has taken to some of Spain’s most beautiful sites – several of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites – in order to give armchair travellers a taste of the real thing and the chance

Quote of the Week I wouldn’t want you to think I am lazy,’ said Spanish artist Antonio Lopez ahead of the official unveiling of his portrait of King Juan Carlos I and his family, 20 years after he accepted the commission for the painting from Spain’s National Heritage agency.

to forward-plan any site visits they might like to make when in Spain.

According to Spanish daily 20 Minutos, the images were captured using a 360-degree camera on top of a backpack, meaning the camera operator could capture images inside buildings which are only accessible on foot. The traditional Street View method records images from a camera affixed to a car rooftop.

UNESCO product manager for special collections, Magdalena Flak, said the sites were chosen due to their importance to Spain. “We wanted to work in these areas because they are searched for not only

by Spaniards, but also on an international level,” she said.

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is the amount of times that Vladimir Putin allegedly snuck into Spain illegally during the 1990s in order to visit Russian oligarchs living in the south of the country, according to a new book about the Russian Prime Minister.

SAN ROQUE Council has agreed to provide Amanecer disabled people and parents’ association with €1,200 to help fund activities.

Luxury Marbella THE Golden Mile is still a magnet for luxury products and services by Spanish companies. According to data from Luxury Spain Association, Marbella is the number two city in Spain for luxury sales, behind Barcelona.

Star-gazing A PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition at Monda Town Hall from December 15-19 entitled ‘From Earth to The Universe’ precedes a star-watching evening at the Castillo de Monda on December 20 from 8-10pm.

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A WOMEN’S theatre group in Madrid is selling pornographic magazines as a way of getting around a sales tax hike. Instead of theatre tickets, which have a sales tax of 21 per cent, they are selling old porn magazines for €16 that come with a free theatre ticket. Magazines only have a sales tax of 4 per cent.

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King’s gift ban a sign of his intent

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HE decision by King Felipe VI to forbid members of the royal family from accepting expensive gifts and favours has to be applauded.

In an effort to clean up the royal household’s image, the king has decided it would not be fitting that the family be seen to receive the kind of gifts that “could jeopardise the dignity of their institutional tasks.” In other words, the king has quite rightly decided that his household should not be presented with free bling while almost a quarter of the country is out of work and a multitude of politicians and top officials are either in prison or under investigation for corruption.

This magnanimous gesture paints the royal family in a more down-toearth light and makes the ordinary Spanish citizen feel more like a

contemporary and less like a ‘subject.’

During his inaugural speech, King Felipe VI said that “the crown must constantly earn citizens’ appreciation, respect and trust.

Today, more than ever, citizens are rightly demanding that public officials lead by example.”

His gift ban is a perfect way of showing that he is in tune with public sentiment. After all, most people balk at the idea that the very people who can afford to pay for these expensive gifts are the ones who get them for free.

Much like the way Prince William and Prince Harry have helped give the British royal family a more ‘normal’ veneer, King Felipe VI is already showing that after just a few months in charge, he is anxious to close the gap between royal and citizen.

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Malaga Marathon gains momentum NEW YORK has its famous one, as does London, Boston, Paris and Berlin – and Malaga could soon be added to that list.

The Malaga Marathon took place last weekend, bringing the city to a standstill, and further cementing its position as one of the best marathons on the international calendar.

Now in its fifth year, the Malaga Cabberty Marathon attracted more than 3,000 runners, with a fifth of them coming from abroad, and 70 per cent from outside Malaga.

The 26-mile race is becoming an international event on a par with some of the best marathons in the world, and is now listed on the Calendar of

Jobs for province MORE than 700 jobs will go to Malaga Province as part of an Andalucia Health Service (SAS) recruitment drive.

Three thousand jobs are to be created across Andalucia in response to obvious deficiencies.

According to the CCOO union, around 4,800 health workers are needed in the province.

The regional budget for health for 2015 is up 2.5 per cent to €8.4 billion, 37 per cent of which goes on wages with the rest going to maintaining a range of services.

International Marathons and Distance Races.

This year’s gruelling race attracted 1,000 more entrants than last, and was won by Kenyan runner John Kipkorir Mutai, in a time of two hours, 13 minutes and 10 seconds.

Passing by some of Malaga’s best known sites, the competitors barely had time to acknowledge the city’s beauty as they battled for position in the strengthsapping distance run.

Good weather brought out spectators to cheer on the runners and added to the atmosphere.

Moroccan athlete El Mouazid finished second, and third went to Kenyan Francis Kimutai Kosgei. The women’s event was won by Spaniard Gemma Arenas Alcazar, who also won in 2011 and 2012.

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VOTING: Expats can have their say.

Expat votes matter RESIDENTS on the Costa del Sol have just over two weeks left to register to vote in order to have their say in local, regional and national elections.

The clock is ticking, and foreign residents in particular are being urged to make their voices heard at election time, by registering NOW. December 30 is the cut-off date for expats – and Spaniards – to register to vote. By exercising your right to vote you can have your say in

matters that affect both you and your community.

With elections coming up in Marbella, it is imperative that those who want to have a say sign up to the town hall register (‘padron’) and on the voting register. Registration is simple and takes little time.

There is even help available for expats thanks to Briton Guy McCrow of the Beach House Restaurant near Elviria, who is working to get expats signed up before December 30.

“I’m assisting the town hall in making contact with expats as we get so many through our restaurant,” he said. “What we need is more people to sign up which will result in more money for the area.

It’s a win-win situation.”

To sign on the padron all you have to do is visit your local town hall and let them know. It is done in minutes.

To vote, you must be 18 and registered, which can be done online or at your town hall.

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Taxi drivers to strike MALAGA CITY cabbies have announced their intention to strike on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and January 5. Strikes will each last 24 hours and begin at 6am.

Rapist jailed A MAN has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping a prostitute in Malaga City in 2010, abusing a minor and harassing another two.

Gang busted OFFICERS of the Guardia Civil have broken up a drug trafficking ring based in Campo de Gibraltar.

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Marbella ‘self-defence’ strangler found guilty A JURY has found a man guilty of strangling another man to death in Marbella. The public prosecutor is

demanding a 14-year jail sentence and €74,300 in damages for the victim’s mother.

The accused explained in court that he met his 39-year-old Argentinian victim in a Marbella bar and later went home with him under the impression that there would be a party with both men and women present, which was not the case.

Once at the victim’s home, both men consumed alcohol and cocaine and the accused claimed he didn’t remember whether they had sex, although the public prosecutor insisted that there was physical evidence that they had.

The accused, who repeatedly stressed that he wasn’t homosexual, HELPERS: Grazing sheep eliminate dry grass. claimed to have therefore asked rural Agriculture Councillor strangled the man and landowners to make the Jose Antonio Sanchez killed him unintentionally most of local livestock to Peña said there are more while trying to defend from his minimise fire risk in the than 1,000 sheep in Mijas himself area. which can be put to work. advances.

Woolly firefighters MIJAS COUNCIL is hoping to recruit 1,000 woolly firefighters to combat the threat of wild fires.

It has come up with a way of reducing danger of fires in the area by encouraging shepherds and landowners to join forces.

Traditional grazing has proved to be one of the simplest and most ecologically friendly ways of keeping rural and forest grounds free of dry grass and brush, vitally important in areas with high risk of fire.

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Festive food drive A FOOD drive to help needy families in Malaga during the Christmas season is running until Friday, December 19.

The food items will be donated to the residents’ association La Nueva Corta and the organisers hope to collect more than the 1,500 kilos raised last year, which were later donated to Asociacion AMFREMAR. There are several dropoff points at Malaga University, La Caja Blanca and the Centro de Informacion y Asesoramiento Juvenil.

On Wednesday, December 17, people wishing to participate can also make their donation at Hipercor Bahia Malaga, El Corte Ingles, CC Rosaleda, CC Larios Centro and CC Los Patios.

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Jewellers shop ram raided THIEVES used a vehicle to break into a jewellers shop in Torremolinos.

The Don Lal jewellery store in Calle San Miguel was the target of the robbery.

Witnesses said the thieves used wooden ramps to drive the vehicle into the store’s metal shutters.

Forensic police officers examined the scene and confirmed that a large amount of damage was done to the inside of the premises although the value of goods stolen has not yet been disclosed.

The owner of the shop said it was the first time in 30 years that he had ever had a problem.

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Dutch connection to Belgian drugs A DUTCHMAN arrested in Marbella for laundering money for a Belgian cocaine-trafficking group is awaiting extradition.

The man, who lived in an up-market urbanisation and masqueraded as a luxury car, watch and diamond dealer, was allegedly the person responsible for laundering profits obtained by the gang and financing new shipments.

Belgian police had asked the Guardia Civil to help them track

IRENE ALARCON: Won the chance to turn on the lights in Arroyo.

Local girl flicks the switch

SEIZED: Cocaine. Inset: The Dutch suspect. down members of a gang who were introducing large amounts of South-American cocaine into

Travelling thieves arrested A GANG of travelling thieves who allegedly stole about €70,000 worth of jewellery in Torremolinos has been arrested in Madrid. Members were based in Madrid but travelled the country to carry out their crimes.

Techniques favoured by the gang allegedly included the ‘slap’ method, whereby they approached people leaving banks and cash machines from behind, slapped them and then pinched the cash.

Belgium via the ports of Amberes and Rotterdam.

Once identified, the man was placed under surveillance. After 13 arrests were made in Belgium and searches carried out, a number of weapons, stolen motorbikes and €600,000 in cash were confiscated. A judge issued a European arrest order allowing the Dutchman’s arrest.

Documents were found at his home regarding the case and a stolen yacht was docked in Puerto Banus.

CHRISTMAS officially started in Benalmadena last week when the festive street lights were turned on.

The evening’s events began in the marina, where Mayor Paloma Garcia Galvez presided over the inauguration of the lights on the coast before heading up to Benalmadena Village. Hundreds turned out to see the lights come to life by the giant Christmas tree and hear carols sung by members of Peña de la Virgen de la Cruz.

Arroyo de la Miel’s lights were turned on by the tree in the church square by nine-year-old Irene Alarcon, winner of the town’s Nuestra Navidad (Our Christmas) competition.

Handbag snatcher targeted the elderly POLICE have arrested a man in San Pedro de Alcantara on suspicion of snatching handbags from two elderly ladies

who were carrying large amounts of cash.

In the most recent event, a 69-year-old woman was followed

home by a man after withdrawing €1,200 from a bank. The man had been loitering round the bank, allegedly looking for likely victims.

Once she reached the entrance to her apartment block the man followed her in, grabbed hold of her handbag, knocked her to the floor and dragged her across the hall before finally managing to escape with the bag.

Investigations led police officers to a 41year-old suspect, who is also accused of a similar crime against an 81year-old lady in January.

On that occasion the man allegedly followed the lady to her car after she had withdrawn €1,300 and opened the passenger-side door, stole her handbag and ran away.

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Dealing in cocaine A SPANISH couple have been arrested in Ronda on suspicion of drug-trafficking.

The 58-year-old man and 40-year-old woman were arrested

by National Police officers and a search of their home resulted in the confiscation of 58 grams of cocaine.

The man was allegedly in charge of sales and distribution while the woman kept watch.

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Children take power COSTA DEL SOL kids became councillors for the day at Alhaurin el Grande Town Hall recently.

The children’s plenary session, which has become a local tradition, was held to commemorate the anniversary of the current Spanish Constitution on Saturday, December 6.

The activity aims to teach children about democracy and increase their knowledge on the rights and obligations of citizens contained in the Constitution.

Local 10-year-olds

FUTURE LEADERS: Alhaurin mayor and ‘child council’ after a busy morning session. created electoral lists and chose a child mayor

before drawing up lists of proposals to debate.

Mayor Juan Martin welcomed the group to his office and explained his daily work, then swore-in the child mayor for the morning.

The session was followed by a ceremony during which winners of a writing competition about the Constitution were given prizes before having their photograph taken with the mayor.

NEWS Police kit is ‘out of date’ NATIONAL policemen in Malaga have to wear bulletproof vests that are over 20 years old.

Recent deaths of police officers on duty due to lack of sufficient safety measures have caused a storm all over Spain, and although new vests were announced, they have been slow to arrive.

The Federal Policemen’s Union in Malaga has lodged a number of complaints over the lack of bulletproof vests and has now reported that the few available are oldfashioned, with labels showing many were made in the early 1990s.

A union spokesman said: “It’s unacceptable that a policeman has to use items meant to save his life which are at least 20 years out of date.”

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A notable year for city tourism TOURISTS and visitors to Malaga City spent almost €1.3 billion between November 2013 and November 2014.

A study presented by Tourism Councillor Julio

Andrade showed that the city had experienced a magical year and expected its millionth traveller to check in to a Malaga hotel within the next few days.

Alhaurin’s sporting calendar fills up ALHAURIN DE LA TORRE, recently named a European Sports City for 2015, is gearing up for a busy year ahead with more than 230 events in the pipeline.

Elias Bendodo, Head of Malaga Provincial Council, visited the town to congratulate Mayor Joaquin Villanova and Sports councillor Prudencio J Ruiz in person.

Bendodo explained that the provincial council had spent a total of €3.8 million on improvements to the town, which is expected to come under the international spotlight during 2015.

Villanova later said he would negotiate the creation of further installations with the provincial council.

Andrade explained that there were more hotels and holiday apartments than ever before in the city, with a total of 11,000 beds available.

Javier Hernandez, Tourism Director of the Planning and Development Society (SOPDE), responsible for the study, said that 98.9 per cent of tourists recommended visiting Malaga.

No new quarrying NEW quarrying rights will not be marketed for Alhaurin de la Torre this year. The Junta de Andalucia regional government explained that this was due to the lack of interest shown last year.

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Expensive mistake A MAN from Cordoba was arrested in Malaga City after offering marihuana to plainclothes policemen on duty.

The 25-year-old allegedly approached the officers and said: “You’re not from round here, are you? Look, I’ve got marihuana, I’ll sell you this for €5 and I’ve got more if you want it,” while showing them a see-through plastic bag of the drug. The officers identified themselves and arrested him.

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ADANA ends year on a high A SPECIAL Christmas Fair to raise money for abandoned, sick and injured animals has been hailed as a great success, thanks in part to the Euro Weekly News (EWN).

Estepona’s Association for the Rights of Abandoned Animals (ADANA) raised a whopping €6,450 from their Christmas Fair, €2,000 more than last year, and organisers have highlighted EWN’s sponsorship of the event helping a great deal in upping the amount raised. “We are grateful for this and it certainly helped a great deal,” said treasurer and chair of the ADANA fundraising group, Jayne Fisher. EWN has agreed to continue its sponsorship of ADANA events into 2015.

Next year, ADANA celebrates 25 years providing facilities for the

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Children’s activities THE weekend Christmas market in Fuengirola offers facepainting and other free activities on Friday afternoons from 5.30 to 7.30pm and on Saturdays and Sundays midday to 2pm, and 5.30 to 7.30pm.

Piano concert FAIR SUCCESS: Volunteers and dogs at the special event. shelter and care of animals on the coast, and the association is hoping to

organise more events than ever to promote its work.

Local heroine AN army captain from La Linea has been awarded a Commemorative Peace Cross by the Italian Ministry of Defence.

Gala Gallego Soro, who was awarded for her work in Bosnia-Herzegovina in collaboration with the Italian army and United Nations, was congratulated publicly by her home-town mayor Gemma Araujo.

GENNI BASSO will be playing at Fuengirola’s Casa de la Cultura this Thursday, December 11, at 8.30pm.

Tickets are €5.

Dressed up BENALMADENA streets are being dressed with more than 7,000 red traditional ‘pascuero’ plants to give the town a festive feel.

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Frozen visit DISNEY film Frozen characters Anna and Elsa will accompany the Three Kings’ Pagemen to La Cala Christmas market on Sunday December 14 at 5pm.

Edible gold A BAKER in Algatocin, near Ronda, has created bread-rolls made with edible gold.

The rolls, weighing 400 grams and priced at €117 each, apparently taste like normal bread.

Next match MALAGA CF will play Celta de Vigo at home on Saturday December 13 at 10pm. The Andalucian football team is currently 7th in the league after 14 matches with 24 points.

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New hospital could open in the spring WORKS to create an access road will be ready before May, theoretically allowing a new

Guadalhorce hospital to open soon afterwards.

Jorge Gallardo, Cartama mayor,

explained that he handed in final roadwork project documents for approval by the Junta de Andalucia regional government at the end of last month, and work should begin early next year, to be completed by the end of April.

Gallardo has applied for funding from the Junta as he explained that the project to improve the existing service road, which will be the only access to the hospital, will cost the local council €237,000.

Once the road is ready the ball will be in the Health Department’s court as it will need to hit-and-run 11 years ago. provide equipment and before the investigation followed, but staff Health it remains unclear why it Andalucian has taken so long for an Service hospital can open. arrest to be made.

Romanian arrested over British tourist’s death A MAN has been arrested over the hit-and-run death of a British tourist 11 years after the incident.

The 45-year-old Romanian was detained at Malaga airport, but police are unsure if he was the driver or passenger in the vehicle involved in the accident.

A 40-year-old British man who had gone out jogging in Antequera, Malaga, was found by the side of the road with multiple injuries in 2003.

ANTEQUERA: Scene of the He had been staying in a hotel with his partner while on holiday.

A lengthy police

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Jail for husband stabber A WOMAN has been found guilty of homicide and given a six year jail sentence by a Malaga court for stabbing her husband to death.

The man’s family was awarded €150,000 in damages and a restraining order forbids the woman from approaching them for 10 years in a court case that lasted just one day as the woman admitted to the crime and an agreement was reached.

Events occurred in July 2013 when the victim arrived home and presented his wife with divorce papers. The court report stated that an argument ensued ending with both parties brandishing knives. The woman reportedly lost control and stabbed her husband to death before injuring herself.

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Mayor condemns dangerous road MORE than 300 potholes, cracks and bumps make a stretch of motorway between San Roque and Los Barrios a nightmare drive, especially when it rains.

San Roque Mayor Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix has

demanded that the Ministry of Public Works and Transport repairs the stretch of the A7 motorway and threatened to inform television programmes, traffic authorities and motoring associations.

Mayor Ruiz Boix complained that no work had been done on the road for three years and its deplorable state was endangering the lives of the thousands of people who had to use it every day.

Fighting mortgage clauses

RECOVERED: Stolen goods the thieves targeted that could be sold easily on the black market.

Storage room thieves arrested THE Guardia Civil have broken up a gang of thieves who targeted storage rooms in Mijas and Fuengirola.

Three young men, aged between 18 and 22, were detained and are now facing charges. The police also pressed charges against two other individuals for reportedly concealing the stolen goods.

They would reportedly pick a building, force open the storage room doors, steal the goods and then hide them in a safe house. It appears they preferred items that could be sold easily on the black market, like bicycles, tools and fishing gear.

Targeted tourism EIGHT hotel companies in Malaga have joined forces in a marketing campaign to attract more Swedish and Norwegian tourists.

The initiative, created by the Tourism Department of the Malaga’s Chamber of Commerce, has involved 100 meetings with Norwegian and Swedish travel agencies to showcase the area’s main attractions in fields like conference, luxury and beach tourism.

The meetings took place in Norway and Sweden and were well received and supported.

ANDALUCIA plans to demand that the central government eliminates the infamous ground clause from mortgages with all financial institutions.

A proposal by the Andalucia socialist party will be presented to back up a bill to protect people taking out mortgages.

The ground clause, a minimum interest rate applied by mortgagelenders to protect themselves from possible declines in interest rates, means that people with loans taken out before the economic crisis are not benefiting from historically low interest rates.

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Pantoja assets stay blocked JAILED singer Isabel Pantoja’s assets are still blocked by the courts.

Malaga Provinical Court has decided to maintain a €3.6 million embargo on the singer’s properties. Some of Pantoja’s

property, including a finca in Cadiz and a house in Madrid, has been blocked since October 2010, when she was sentenced by a Marbella court to pay a fine of €1,147,148. The singer’s lawyers applied for the embargo to be reduced last October and applied for the fine to be paid in quarterly instalments. The court has accepted a payment plan for the remaining €1 A MAN has been jailed for one year for assaulting million, and Pantoja is due two National Police officers in Estepona. to make five quarterly The National Court upheld a ruling handed down payments of €200,000. by a criminal court, sending the man to prison for 12 The Tax Agency also put a provisional embargo on months for hitting two police officers who arrived at Pantoja’s assets last his residence after he reportedly had a fight with summer for a possible debt another man. of €1.8 million. A team of It appears the officers were trying to calm down financial advisors are the Bulgarian, identified as M.N, when he suddenly allegedly trying to reach an punched one of them in the chest. agreement with the taxman After his arrest, he was taken to a medical centre, to have all but one of where he reportedly kicked the other police officer.

Pantoja’s properties freed According to the court, the man had been drinking to allow their sale. prior to the incident.

Bulgarian jailed for hitting police officers

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Golden time THIRTY local businesses took part in Hecho en Mijas (made in Mijas) Golden Minute project which offers a free minute’s advertising in English to local businesses.

New vehicle CASARES is at risk of losing its emergency ambulance service unless the Junta de Andalucia regional government approves the purchase of a new vehicle to replace the current ambulance.

Musical talent A TOTAL of 536 children between four and 14-years-old from local schools will take part in Estepona’s Fifth School Musical Meet on December 17.

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A nasty experience A MAN was kidnapped and beaten in Malaga City last week.

The 35-year-old victim was found covered in blood and with facial injuries four hours after witnesses called the police.

Witnesses reported that while the man was parking, a small white car crashed into his. The victim leapt out of his car and ran away but LEONID MAMCHENKOV

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passengers from the other vehicle took chase and caught him, forced him into the car and sped off.

Upon arrival at the scene in the Fuente Olletas area of the city, policemen found the victim’s car with the door open, the key in the ignition and the engine still running.

A car matching descriptions was found later in Las Flores

neighbourhood and placed under police surveillance.

The victim later declared he had been taken to a flat, tied up, gagged and beaten. Although the kidnappers demanded money to release him they later changed their minds and let him go, presumably after noticing police presence in the area.

Ban called for on all circus animals A MEETING this weekend in Malaga should result in creation of the first provincial federation of animal protection groups.

The first points the federation aim to deal with once registered with the Junta de Andalucia regional government are plans to forbid use of circus animals and fair ponies.

There are more than 30 consolidated protection groups in Malaga Province and a number of smaller groups which receive no help, many of which have confirmed their participation in the federation.

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Maths and a uniform MIJAS policeman Jose Rodriguez, better known as The Mathematician, has received a special prize at an applied maths congress in Slovakia.

Originally from Cadiz, Rodriguez studied at UMA University in Malaga thanks to a sports scholarship more than 20 years ago and has combined his work with Mijas Local Police force with his other two passions, maths and athletics.

The policeman and his investigation teammates Pablo Cordero, Manuel Enciso and Angel Mora are working on a thesis which was the basic theme of the article they were awarded for at the International Concept Lattices And Their Applications congress.

Their study aims to develop calculus systems for use in biology, medicine and police investigations.

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Council works to keep Mijas clean MIJAS Council has put together a group of more than 50 municipal workers to clean and improve local areas.

The team will be in charge of pruning greenery, cleaning roads and riverbeds, repairing roundabouts

Port improvements MALAGA Port authorities have announced improvements to encourage freight traffic.

A 74.5-metre metallic railway bridge dating from the early last century, which crosses the mouth of Rio Guadalmedina, will be reinforced to allow trains carrying heavy loads to cross it more quickly.

Work has been tendered with an initial budget of €641,672 from EU funds and with an estimated time of five months, and although offers will be accepted until January 13, work is not expected to be completed until autumn 2015.

Meanwhile, work to widen the port entrance is due to start before the end of this year and will take 10 months to complete.

Access to the inner docks will be widened by demolition of the outer sea walls formerly used by small boats, which have been moved to other docks.

and installing sprinkler systems, among other duties.

“There will be a 14-strong team working continuously to clean and prune from El Faro to La Cala, while the rest of the workers will rotate between all Mijas neighbourhoods depending on where the most urgent work is needed.

“Local residents must know that their taxes are being put to good use,” said the Councillor for Neighbourhoods, Marco Cortes.

The works are being carried out in Calahonda, Mirador de la Sierrezuela, El Lagarejo and Riviera del Sol, and will start soon in El Hornillo, El Coto, Campomijas and El Chaparral.

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More tourists THERE were good results for Estepona’s tourist rates at the end of the summer season.

In October there were 36.18 per cent more tourists than the same month in 2013, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE).

The town was visited by 17,270 tourists, out of which 13,108 were foreign and 4,162 Spanish.

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The most precious gift this Christmas A CAMPAIGN has begun in Malaga to encourage people to give blood before Christmas.

Malaga’s Regional Blood Transfusion Centre (CRTS) is calling on donors to give half-an-hour of their time and some

blood before the holidays to ensure hospitals have access to sufficient amounts during the holiday period.

Blood can be given at Hospital Civil in Malaga City Monday to Saturday from 9am to 2pm or at any of the mobile units in the province, which can be located through www.donatesmalaga.org.

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Illegal cigarettes impounded POLICE have seized thousands of contraband cigarette packets in San Roque.

The 8,380 illegal packets were found in a car driven by a Marbella resident who was told to pull over at a police checkpoint on the A-7 motorway.

The man was placed under arrest and his car impounded.

Worker injured A WORKER bumped his head when he fell from scaffolding while working on the old Tabacalera building in Malaga Cty, which is to house the Russian State Museum.

Although the 37-yearold man didn’t seem to be seriously injured he was taken to the Clinico hospital for tests.

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Volunteer groups acknowledged CERVANTES Theatre hosted the annual Malaga Volunteer Awards gala to acknowledge volunteer groups.

The awards were presented at a ceremony led by Malaga Mayor Francisco de la Torre.

Winners included Fundacion Hombres Nuevos, Malaga Rheumatoid Arthritis

Association (Amare), Mediterranean Europe Youth, Music and Culture, The Social Initiatives Factory, Cudeca Foundation and Malaga Acoge.

There was also a special mention for Antonio Martos Pinazo, an individual volunteer, who has worked with a mental illness association for more than 30 years.

Gourmet market A NEW market selling goods produced and grown in Malaga is to be set up in Baños del Carmen.

It will be held every Saturday from December

20, between 10am and 3pm. About 40 local businesses will take part offering gourmet products to promote the Mediterranean diet.

Better access for all WORK is being done in Estepona’s Calle Azorin to create a ramp for people with reduced mobility and also to renew drainage.

The ramp, which will join Calle Portada and Calle Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios, is the latest addition to several projects to make getting about town easier for the physically disabled by eliminating architectural barriers.

Winter incentive THIRTEEN Malaga towns will be included in a €18.3 million scheme to cut the amount of coastal hotels that close for winter.

It will run initially for 18 months and aims to reduce seasonal slumps by promoting the area as an out-of-season destination and provide incentives to establishments that remain open.

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Prizes for the best Christmas dessert THE People’s University (UP) of San Roque will hold the fourth Christmas Desserts Competition on Thursday, December 18, from 5pm to 6.30pm.

The competition is for nonprofessionals and will award three prizes, for best recipe, best presentation and most innovative dessert, consisting of a certificate, free UP enrolment and two tickets for a cultural show of the winners’ choice.

All San Roque residents and UP students are invited to take part and show off their skills.

The competition rules establish that desserts should be presented ready for tasting and in perfect condition for consumption. Participants may present as many dishes as they like, accompanied by sealed envelopes containing details of the person responsible for the dessert, its name and recipe.

Driver fined for hitting police car

A DRUNK driver has been fined €1,080 for driving in the wrong direction on a one-way street and crashing into a police patrol car.

The incident took place in February of 2013, at around 2am. The man was driving a car around Coin while intoxicated when he entered a street at Plaza de la Villa against the direction of traffic. He crashed into the police vehicle and injured the two officers who were sitting inside it. The crash caused €268 in damages.

Along with the fine, the accused has been banned from driving for 12 months.

Drugs and gun found A TOTAL of 267 marihuana plants were found at two properties in La Palmilla, Malaga.

Police officers confiscated the plants and arrested a 34-year-old man who also had a criminal record for an alleged domestic violence offence. During a search, police also found a gun and ammunition.

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Lady Luck smiles on La Linea THE ONCE Cuponazo lottery draw on Friday, December 5, brought €12 million to La Linea, the highest win in Campo de Gibraltar history.

One winner holding the ticket with all five numbers and the correct series will receive €9 million.

Winners were mainly pensioners and local unemployed people on low incomes who for once will be able to celebrate

Christmas in style, explained Manoli Tizon Diaz, who has been selling ONCE tickets at a kiosk in Calle Torres Quevedo for 15 years.

Tizon said that although she would have liked to have won something herself, it didn’t matter as she had dreamt of bringing a big prize to her clients for years and seeing their happiness made her work worth it.

Deep clean for Marbella streets

Family fund for Malaga

MARBELLA Council workers are using a new cleaning system which employs hot water and pressure to remove stains and embedded dirt from the streets.

The equipment uses more than 300 bars of pressure and water at 90ºC, to give the streets an effective clean and remove difficult stains including oil, wax and chewing-gum.

Work is being done in Puerto Banus and in the old town, covering about 8,600 square metres.

HUNDREDS of impoverished Malaga families will benefit from a social fund created by the Malaga Provincial Council.

The council will invest €194,000 in the fund, benefiting 431 families in Norte-Los Montes, Axarquia-Costa Occidental, Costa Occidenta-Sierra de las Nieves, Guadalhorce, Norte-Guadalteba and Serrania.

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Jail sentence confirmed for builder’s bosses A MALAGA appeals court confirmed 16-month jail sentences and €2,700 in damages each for two men found guilty of indirectly causing an accident.

A builder’s assistant fell from a six metre scaffolding in May 2005 on a building site in Malaga City. The man’s injuries took 16 months to heal, and he spent 37 days in hospital.

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New speed SAN ROQUE Council built a new speed bump outside San Enrique health centre to keep patients and visitors safe from speeding cars.

Body found THE Guardia Civil suspects a body spotted by fishermen at sea off the Estepona coast could belong to a Russian sailor reported missing in the Gibraltar Straits on December 5.

Better pitch SAN ENRIQUE football grounds in San Roque have a new, improved 1,500 square metre training ground which cost the local council €14,000.

Must pay A MALAGA court ordered Vodafone to pay €1,092 to a company it placed on debtors lists for a non-existent debt.

Less smell MARBELLA Council will spend €735,000 on 70 underground waste containers to improve the look and smell of local neighbourhood areas.

He was left permanently unable to carry out physical work.

A city court declared that the accident was caused by insufficient training and lack of safety measures.

Although lawyers appealed on behalf of the accused, a building company director and a site manager, the appeal court found no reason not to confirm the sentence.

Xmas market THERE will be an Artesan Christmas Market at El Campanario Country Club in Estepona on Sunday, December 14 from 11am to 6pm.

A fun day for all the family is promised with more than 25 stalls.

More information: 952 904 233 or info@el campanarioresort.

Bicycle touring attracts millions BICYCLE touring attracted millions of tourists to Andalucia last year.

According to the Tourism and Trade Department, as many as 3.8 million cycling enthusiasts arrived in Andalucia in 2013, 7.6 per cent more than in 2012.

The announcement was made at a meeting attended by General Tourism Secretary Vicente Granados and representatives of the provincial tourism boards to discuss the business opportunities and prospects for sustainable economic

BICYCLE TOURING: Could boost tourism in Andalucia. growth offered by bicycle touring.

As stated by Granados, bicycle touring could boost tourism in Andalucia even

further and plays a key role in the comprehensive strategy for the promotion of sustainable domestic tourism in the region.

Preparing for new year A SPECIALIST clockmaker is checking and repairing the clock in the tower on Plaza de la Libertad in Mijas in preparation for New Year’s Eve. Public streets councillor Juan Carlos Gonzalez explained that the clock is more than 100-years-old and requires tender loving care to ensure it is in

full working order to enable Mijas residents to eat their grapes in time with the clock according to local tradition.

Gonzalez said that although every effort will be made to ensure the clock works perfectly, a digital clock will be placed next to it just in case.

Luxury playtime in Marbella LUXURY is just child’s play at the new space for children in the Marbella Club hotel.

The Kid’s Club, with 5,000 square metres, goes beyond the average entertainment on offer to children. They will be able to enjoy a chill-out

area, a computer lab, perfume workshops, flamenco, yoga, and painting lessons amongst many other activities.

The club will be open all year round with bilingual teachers and carers.

In addition, after-

school activities are offered during the year including languages, informatics and cooking lessons.

The club is not only available for hotel clients, but families in Marbella, with an annual cost of €5,000 for two children.

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Festive thank you from HiFX team

HiFX, the leading international foreign exchange and money transfer service provider, celebrated Christmas and said a big thank you to its clients by throwing a party.

With drinks and nibbles on offer and some accompanying disco tunes, it gave a warm Christmas feeling on a chilly night.

Real estate agents, lawyers, financial advisors, relocation companies as well as the press were all well represented as they relaxed, networked and talked maybe a little shop.

Jose Ivars, Head of HiFX Banking and Partnership, said that it was their way of celebrating the success the group had seen over the past year at their branch in Marbella. It was also another sign of making their affiliates feel welcome and appreciated. That extends to their everyday transactions where customers are more than welcome to discuss their monetary exchange options face-to-face with a friendly account manager.

HiFX is part of Euronet Worldwide, the world’s

third biggest Payment Provider and as part of their offerings, clients can benefit from a full range of solutions for their international payments.

They are also moving into corporate online payment systems but maintain their strong one-on-one customer relationships as the mainstay of their business.

HiFX welcomes everyone to come and speak to their focused and expert team of account managers, Carlie Reid, Michael Campbell, Paul Radford and Gregor Wegener, at their Marbella office. There they will talk through the best options in terms of changing and transferring currency at some of the best exchange rates in the industry.

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Manhunt on for British murder suspect in Spain A MANHUNT is under way for a suspect wanted for questioning in connection

with the torture and murder of a Briton in Spain.

The UK’s National Crime

Agency (NCA) is appealing to the public to help find Paul John Scott, aged 32, from Liverpool, who is also wanted for questioning in connection with a plot to import 40 tons of cocaine from South America hidden inside tins of fish and wooden pallets.

The Guardia Civil in Spain want to talk to Scott about the murder of Francis Brennan in Alicante earlier this year. His body was found taped up in a bin bag washed up on an Alicante beach in April. He had a head injury and numerous others which appeared to have been caused by a knife, as well as gunshot wounds, said Guardia Civil.

The 25-year-old had been kidnapped by men wearing Spanish police uniforms in January.

Scott is believed to be in

WANTED: Paul John Scott, aged 32.

Europe and has links to Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium and France.

If you have information on Scott’s whereabouts contact the NCA or Crimestoppers anonymously.

Call the special freephone number - 900 555 111 - which will be answered in the UK

by Crimestoppers’ call agents. Translation service available upon request.

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Marbella helps its graduates UNEMPLOYED residents of Marbella with a university degree are to benefit from financial aid.

The town council opened a registration period last Friday, December 5, to help graduates who do not have a job.

Fifty people will be able to benefit from the initiative and will carry out internships at the town hall for six months on a salary of €1,000 a month.

Applications can be made until December 25 at the Citizen’s Service Office of Marbella, San Pedro Alcantara, Las Chapas and Nueva Andalucia.

Eligibility depends on being a resident of Marbella and having obtained a university degree during the past seven years.

Those selected will start working by January. www.marbella.es

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Free car checks FREE checks on cars will be carried out beside Las Marismas sports centre in Guadacorte, Los Barrios, this Friday and Saturday, December 12 and 13, under a vehicle maintenance campaign which has been organised by Mapfre and the council.

Reusing glass BENALMADENA has placed 65 new recycling bins in commercial areas to facilitate the disposal of glass and has distributed 150-litre glass containers to bars and restaurants in the area.

Staff at risk A DOCTOR at La Linea’s Poniente health centre suffered verbal abuse and death threats from a patient. The CSIF workers union has complained about the lack of security guards at the centre at night.

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Solo exhibition for local artist

One of Nena’s works.

TALENTED local artist Nena Jacques will be displaying her work in a solo art exhibition set to run until January 10.

Twenty oil paintings – including some with a Spanish flavour – will be exhibited in the foyer of Hotel Carmen in La Cala de Mijas in an exhibition that starts this Saturday, December 13.

No freebies for the royals KING FELIPE VI has decided that royal family members will no longer be able to fly for free on commercial flights or accept extravagant personal gifts.

As of January 1, Spanish royals will be forbidden from accepting gifts, services or favours simply for belonging to the royal family, the Royal Household announced following orders from His Majesty King Felipe.

As the king promised after his coronation, he has set up internal rules to regulate gifts that may be accepted which he, Queen Letizia, their daughters Princess Leanor of Asturias and Infanta Sofia, and the king’s parents King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia must follow.

A code of conduct has also been drawn up for Royal Household staff, who will be obliged to behave in a way that will encourage citizens’ respect and trust in the institution, Zarzuela Palace representatives explained.

Gifts received will be listed every year on the Household website.

Nena has had her work displayed on several occasions with other artists since moving to Mijas Costa nine years ago, but the La Cala exhibition will be her first solo showing.

“The opportunity to hold my own exhibition really excites me,” said Nena, who started painting in 1998 and continues to attend art classes at the local Casa de Cultura.

“I get immense pleasure from people seeing and appreciating my work, and the positive response on occasions,” Nena remarked.

“My satisfaction is when I see my paintings hanging proudly in somebody else’s home and becoming part of their lives.”

Nena added: “It remains to be seen what people think when they see how my style has changed over the years.”

The exhibition will open on December 13 at 7pm, and entrance is free.

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More births THE Malaga birth rate registered an increase since the outbreak of the crisis (+0.8 per cent), said the National Statistics Institute, with 7,498 births in the first half of 2014.

New bins MALAGA Council will install 50 bins adapted for wheelchair users in the city. Most of them will be located in Bailen-Miraflores, Cruz de Humilladero and Carretera de Cadiz.

Old creatures JURASSIC creatures will amaze the family at Juan Luis Galiardo theatre in San Roque on Friday December 12 at 6pm. Tickets €8-10 from Palacio de los Gobernadores, 11- 2.

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Malaga doctors help fight hyperhidrosis ISRAEL-BASED multinational Alma Laser created a device against hyperhidrosis based on years of research conducted by a group of Malaga doctors.

Known as Sweatx and sold around the world since 2013, the device was made possible thanks to the efforts of a team of Malaga doctors led by Dr. Fernando

Urdiales, Head of Instituto Medico Miramar.

Hyperhidrosis, a condition characterised by excessive sweating, was commonly treated using conventional means and Botox.

However, the Malaga doctors started to use dielectric heating, with excellent results.

“There was a very good response, with an 80 per cent success rate in all treated cases. The sweatproducing activity of the eccrine and aprocrine glands was greatly reduced,” said Urdiales.

After they published ESPERANZA OÑA: Received the highest distinction at the results of their studies, Alma Laser got a ceremony this week. in touch with them to develop the device representatives of various initiative supported by specifically based on police, that the award policemen, trade unions their research. followed a unanimous and political parties.

Red Cross for Police Merit for Fuengirola ex-mayor EX-MAYOR Esperañza Oña has been awarded the Red Cross for Police Merit by Fuengirola Local Police force.

The highest distinction awarded by the police force was presented to Oña for her work to modernise, equip and promote the local service during her 24 years as mayor.

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Searching for the perfect G and T GIN and tonic lovers have the perfect excuse to indulge this week in Fuengirola.

The second edition of the Gin Tonic Route with 27 establishments taking part runs until December 15.

Top quality drinks at great prices gives the public the chance to try out new recipes and different flavours added to traditional gin and tonics.

As with other similar events in Fuengirola, informative leaflets have been printed and once stamped by six different bars can be handed in for inclusion in a prizedraw.

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Coach trip BENAHAVIS DFAS is organising a coach trip to Malaga on Wednesday December 17. The coach will leave Benahavis Town Hall at 4pm and return around 11pm.

The cost is €15 per person. Reservations can be made at events@benahavisdfa s.com.

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BENALMADENA COUNCILLORS: Celebrated in style.

Back to the 80’s in Arroyo

LA LINEA businesses can stay open an extra two hours a day between December 23 and January 6 thanks to a decree put through by local mayor Gemma Araujo.

AN 80’s party in Arroyo de la Miel’s Plaza de La Mezquita last weekend attracted more than 300 visitors.

Fifteen thousand watts of sound and a giant video screen ran a selection of the best 80’s videos, and vehicles from the era were on show.

DJ Rene, Pepe Mix and Kalima orchestra got people dancing with great hits by groups including Alaska, Nacha Pop, Simple Minds and Queen.

Council members said the event would be repeated in the future.

Magic festival

Promenade work goes on

SIX magicians from all over Spain took part in a Magic Festival in Fuengirola last weekend organised by the Costa del Sol Conjurers Association for the third year running.

Improving the look WORKS in San Roque outside Alameda youth centre have created a new square to vastly improve the look of the busy area.

The area outside the municipal building which will be used by the Youth Department was converted into a semi-circular shaped square with new paving which can be used as a giant chessboard and new seating and streetlights.

WORK continues to lengthen the seafront promenade to the east of Marbella and the third of four planned stretches have now been approved.

Javier Garcia, Works councillor for Marbella, explained that work is almost complete on the first part of the project connecting Arroyo Segundo and Arroyo Pozuelo.

Bidding for the public contract for the second part, running along Playa del Cable, is in process and plans for part three, from Arroyo Pozuelo to Rio Real beach have been

approved.

The four metre wide seafront promenade will incorporate rest areas every 100 metres and include streetlights and water pipes to enable connection for future installations on the beaches including drinking fountains and showers.

Garcia mentioned that the council has put a lot of effort into work on its seafront areas to provide residents and tourists alike with better infrastructure and noted that work to connect Marbella and San Pedro is almost complete.

Dinosaur theme park ANDALUCIA’S first dinosaur theme park will be located in Estepona.

With dino-fever set to strike again next year when Jurassic World - fourth instalment in the Jurassic Park film series - hits theatres in the summer, Estepona is putting the finishing touches to a project to build Andalucia’s first dinosaur theme park in Los Pedregales. The park will have life-sized dinosaurs, as well as interactive activities.

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Woman’s relatives to sue councillor A MALAGA family intends to sue the city’s Mobility councillor over the death of a relative who fell from her wheelchair.

Purificacion Garrido was being pushed along Plaza de le Misericordia pedestrian area by her daughter in August of 2012, when a

wheel got stuck in a faulty drain and the wheelchair overturned.

The injured woman was taken by ambulance to Parque San Antonio hospital and diagnosed with a broken leg, yet she died early the next morning after having chest pains and breathing problems.

Relatives of the deceased have now taken their case against doctors from the hospital and councillor Raul Lopez before the Public Prosecutor, as they consider Garrido’s death was caused by medical negligence and faulty street fittings.

Famous name football pitches EX-FOOTBALLERS Fernando Morientes and Adolfo Aldana gave their names to five-a-side football pitches at Estepona’s new fair, sports and leisure grounds.

Mayor Jose Maria Garcia Urbano said during the ceremony that both sportsmen are a great example for young people and football fans.

The grounds, covering seven hectares, include 23 sports pitches enabling residents to exercise outdoors for free all year round.

SPORTSMEN Fernando Morientes and Adolfo Aldana visited the pitches named after them.

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Raising funds for the needy A NEWLY established charity in Malaga will raise funds to help people at risk of social exclusion.

Achude - Spanish acronym for Cultural, Humanitarian and all Sports Association - is the brainchild of municipal security guard Francisco Ceballo, who decided to do something about the poverty he sees every day working at the social services office in Los Barrios.

For now, one of the main goals of the charity is to organise as many fundraising events as possible throughout 2015 to help people in need.

The first event - a boxing tournament - will take place in February, along with a full contact and kick boxing competition. The proceeds will be used to buy food for impoverished families.

They are also accepting donations and have opened a bank account: La Caixa ES32 2100 8508 5602 0004 7383.

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Retirees favour Spain SPAIN is the top European destination for people seeking to retire abroad.

A new report by retirement experts International Living has ranked Spain fifth in the world for the best places to retire to, but ahead of any other European destination.

The report particularly praises the Costa del Sol, saying that “thousands of English-speaking expats” in the area makes it much easier for retirees to fit in.

A number of factors make Spain attractive to retirees, including the laid-back lifestyle, the mixture of beaches and mountains, vibrant cities, golf and fantastic climate.

DREAM: Spain favoured location for pensioners.

Only Costa Rica, Malaysia, Ecuador and Panama scored

higher than Spain in the study, but given that International Living Magazine is an American publication, the proximity to the US of the top four visits on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. retirement destinaTraditional products including honey, oil, tions is an important olives, cheeses, vegetables, wines, craft factor. beers, Christmas treats, cold-cut meats, The report went on bread, potatoes, meat products and nuts to recommend the from all over Malaga were on offer at the cities of Madrid, fair, providing a wide range of local Barcelona and products.

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Malaga flavoured weekend LA MALAGUETA bullring in Malaga City hosted the Sabor a Malaga (Malaga flavoured) fair last weekend which broke previous records for sales and visits.

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Jailed for sexual abuse A MAN will serve a four year prison sentence for sexual abuse.

The Provincial Court of Malaga imposed the term on a man suffering from a mild mental disability for sexually abusing a friend’s niece in January 2011 in Campanillas.

According to the court, the man inappropriately touched the seven-year-old girl at her grandparents’ home, taking advantage of the fact he was alone with her.

She reportedly underwent a medical examination at the Malaga Children’s Hospital the following day, where doctors found signs of molestation.

It appears the man had already been sentenced to 14 months behind bars in October 2010 for another sexual abuse case.

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All lit up THE Christmas lights in Velez-Malaga were turned on last Friday (December 5). This year, there are 1,468,600 sources of LED light, which have reduced the energy consumption from 277,843 watts to only 73,430.

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Carols contest SALOBREÑA Radio Station will host a Christmas Carols contest for schoolchildren from Costa Tropical. The finale gala will take place on December 18 and the first prize will be €300.

MALLORCA

Lonely death

WHERE’S EVE? Benissa Mayor Juan Bautista Rosello and officials at the site.

All about Eve in the Stone Age

BENISSA has its own ‘Eve’.

Just a few centimetres tall, she is outlined in a Stone Age shelter in Pinos and was painted 6,000 years ago. She is depicted standing with her hands on her hips in what archaeologists believe is probably one of the first depictions of a female figure in the Valencia Region.

The Pinos site contains some of the most important examples of prehistoric art in Alicante Province. Now more paintings have been found during

A 59-YEAR-OLD homeless man who was living in a cave next to the sea in Son Veri Nou has died of hypothermia. The draught inside the cave was very cold and the humidity levels were very high, according to police sources.

touches to the municipality’s first tourism and rural development centre for the Serra de Tramuntana, which will be located on the Plaça Major.

Hiker rescued

Price increase

GUARDIA CIVIL officers rescued an injured hiker in La Male in Pollença on Sunday (December 7) afternoon. He was taken to Son Llatzer hospital. Other hikers were able to tell the rescue services exactly where he was using their mobile phones.

PRIVATE housing prices on the islands registered a 0.5 per cent increase during the third quarter of the year compared to 2013, the National Statistics Institute said earlier this week.

Online auction

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

THE building that was supposed to house the new offices of Televisió de Mallorca will be auctioned online with a starting bid of €1.5 million. The auction will try to attract bidders from the British and German tourist sectors.

Tourism centre SELVA Council is giving the finishing

A WOMAN in Valencia has become the third person to die at the hands of her partner in Spain this week. He shot her before killing himself at the Paterna home they shared with their two children.

Caravan fire

Burglars arrested

THE Sports Department of Motril Council held sailing courses for primary and secondary school pupils. The students received basic sailing knowledge as well as practical classes on a 12-metre boat.

Third abuse death

RESIDENTS of Villajoyosa’s old town fear they will miss the televised 12 strokes of midnight on New Year’s Eve. The town hall has not updated its repeater to the new digital format, they complained.

NERJA is the Spanish town where residents have to put in more effort to get a home, a study says. The residents need to spend the equivalent of 10-and-a-half years’ salary for a property.

All aboard

COSTA BLANCA NORTH

No grapes gripe

Harder effort

A CRIMINAL gang responsible for more than 10 thefts in the area of Malaga was dismantled by a National Police unit last week. The authorities found €87,000 in cash after conducting a house search.

NEWS DESK

Car sales up NEW car sales in Murcia have increased and are up 18 per cent compared to last year. November saw 1,569 new vehicles registered.

Snow patrol THREE HUNDRED tonnes of salt is being prepared to deal with snowfall this

restoration work. Some are geometric motifs but there are human figures, too, and ‘Eva Pinera’ is clearly no longer alone.

Drawn in the stylised outlines typical of Levante rock art, the discoveries show a larger person followed by four smaller figures.

“They give the impression that they are hand-in-hand,” said Ruben Vidal, the archaeologist in charge of restoration at the site.

A MOTORHOME parked near Denia’s courthouse was destroyed by fire while its German owners were absent. Firemen quickly extinguished the blaze but police are investigating whether arson was involved.

Light scam POLICE and Iberdrola staff have tracked down more illegal electricity hook-ups in Elda-Petrel. Forty-one properties including a factory were found to be bypassing meters, bringing the total to 127.

No case A SANTA POLA resident’s case against Teulada’s mayor and town hall officials has been dismissed. There was no evidence of contract or traffic fines’ irregularities, the Public Prosecution Department ruled.

COSTA DE ALMERÍA

Increased surveillance

winter across the Valencia Region, which will be distributed when forecast alerts are activated.

THE Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning has increased surveillance in Cabo de Gata with the installation of video cameras as part of its drive to prevent environmental violations.

Hotel proposals

Search abandoned

PLANS have been submitted for two new hotels in Torrevieja; one in La Mata, the other in the centre of the city.

THE search for 23 immigrants lost off the coast of Cabo de Gata has been halted.

Marine rescue saved 28 people but those rescued said there had been 51 on board.

Sludgy state

PSOE plea

THE PSOE in Vega Baja has denounced the appearance of tons of sludge and stagnating water in the Segura River passing through the centre of Orihuela, which they say is “unhealthy and creating bad odours.”

ALMERIA’s Socialist party (PSOE) has submitted motions in the 102 municipalities to prevent utility companies from cutting off services to vulnerable families during the winter months.

High fliers

December flower

MORE than €40,000 is to be given to the universities of Alicante and Elche for high performance programmes aimed at college students who demonstrate superior skills.

LOS VELEZ botanical gardens have named their flower for December. The Seseli Montanum, a very small perennial flower with purple or white petals, is found on limestone mountains across Andalucia.

NEWS

Flight cancelled after plane swerves A FLIGHT from Bilbao to Malaga was cancelled after the aircraft swerved sharply onto a green area.

The incident took place last Thursday at around 8.15pm, involving a Boeing 737 plane with 183 passengers on board.

The plane was reportedly entering the runway when it swerved onto the verge, according to the airport representatives. They also said that there was poor visibility in the area due to rain and bad weather conditions.

The pilot underwent an alcohol test which was negative. There were no casualties and the aircraft was not damaged in the incident, although it has been taken out of service.

An investigation has been opened.

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Antisocial delinquents scare British family A BRITISH family spending the night in Malaga City had a nasty surprise when delinquents broke in and lit a fire in the building.

Unidentified delinquents broke into an educational and leisure centre in the Molinillo neighbourhood and after roaming the

centre causing senseless damage and made a bonfire from books they found in the hall.

The British couple and their two young children, who were visiting the city to take part in an event, placed wet towels against their doors when they realised a fire had been lit and managed to contact As Las Lagunas centre already had the their guide, who equipment, all municipal centres are now phoned emergency prepared for the possibility of heart services.

Police and firemen attacks on the premises. rescued the family, Sanchez commented: “Sadly we’ve who were underseen many sportsmen lose their lives due standably scared and to heart attacks while doing their confused as to what favourite sports. had happened.

“Many of the deaths could have been The Recrea centre avoided if the installations had had one of these machines. has had to suspend “In Mijas we’re now lucky enough to its activities due to the damage caused have four.” by the fire.

Heart-friendly sports centres for Mijas MIJAS residents are in safer hands while training or playing sports matches thanks to new defibrillators bought by the council’s sports department.

The apparatus, which can save lives in case of heart attack, are becoming popular at sports installations.

Mijas Sports coordinator Manu Sanchez presented representatives of four local football teams with the first-aid units and explained that three more have been bought for Osunillas, Las Cañadas and La Cala sports centres.

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Changing with the times SALLIVER school in Fuengirola started a pioneer project in Malaga this term by swapping pens, paper and textbooks for iPads.

The project took the use of new technologies in classrooms a step further by having 120 fifth year primary and third year secondary students swap traditional materials for tablets and Apple educational programmes.

Teacher Carlos Martin explained that the project is not only ecologically-friendly, but also motivates students and allows them to share files, collaborate on group projects and use threedimensional graphics to study.

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Civil war skeletons DENMARK – Fifteen 500-year-old skeletons have been unearthed in Aalborg. They are assumed to be the skeletons of soldiers who died fighting in the Danish civil war.

Election date SWEDEN – A general election has been announced for March, 2015

by Prime Minister Stefan Lovfen. The announcement comes just three months after the last general election.

Bus crash SWEDEN – One person died and 40 more were injured when a tourist bus bound for Copenhagen flipped over on a motorway near Tranemo in western Sweden.

THOUSANDS of trees are to be planted on an estate in West Sussex to replace ones that were cut down to supply materials during the First World War. Volunteers are planting 13,500 saplings to create a 185-acre woodland.

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RUSSIAN PRESS Corruption ranking RUSSIA is one of the most corrupt countries in the world according to Transparency International.

The country ranked 136th out of 175, with 175th being the most corrupt country (North Korea and Somalia).

HIV increase

NORWAY – A Russian jet narrowly missed colliding with a Norwegian NATO jet in the skies over Norway. A video clip of the near miss has been put up on YouTube.

BY the end of 2015 more than one million Russians will be HIV-positive, according to news reports released on World Aids Day. Around 200 new cases of HIV are registered every day in Russia.

NORWAY – At least 16 Norwegian MPs claim they have been physically assaulted or that somebody has tried to attack them.

Others said that they have received offensive letters or harassing phone calls, according to a study.

improve the Russian army’s military capabilities.

New weapons will also be tested during the exercises.

Lottery win

AROUND half a million Russians die each year from alcohol abuse, a study has found. According to the World Health Organisation, Russia is the fourth heaviest-drinking country in the world behind Belarus, Moldova and Lithuania.

MORE than 4,000 military drills will be carried out in 2015 in order to test and

BERLIN ZOO: Animals won’t hibernate.

Bond villain

ACTOR Christoph Waltz has been named as James Bond’s latest nemesis in the new Bond movie, Spectre.

Filming is expected to begin this December in a number of locations and is due for release in November 2015.

Anti-Nazi app A FREE ‘anti-Nazi’ app has been launched in Berlin that allows anti-Nazi protestors to know where extremists are planning demonstrations. They can then use the information to rally big crowds of protestors to thwart extremist rallies.

Staying awake

A FACTORY worker in Siberia has won more than 18 million roubles (€290,000) on the state lottery.

The 58-year-old winner said that he is going to build a house for himself in the city of Omsk.

Drink deaths

War games

NEW data shows that more Germans than ever are travelling abroad for holidays, despite national strikes, the global financial crisis and overseas conflicts.

Figures for this year are up two per cent.

AROUND £500,000 (€631,000) worth of counterfeit Frozen, Peppa Pig and Angry Birds toys destined for the Christmas market have been seized by police in Manchester.

The fake toys were discovered CHRISTOPH WALTZ: New at a wareBond villain. house in hair. Salford. ed Alzu y Wale

PLANS for a ANGRY BIRDS: ‘garden bridge’ Counterfeit over the river toys seized.

Thames have been unveiled. The £175 b Photo million (€221 million) pedestrian bridge will be lined with trees, flowers, walkways and greenery, ESSEX woman Laura Skywalker Matthews has had and is due to open to the public in 2018. her passport cancelled because her middle name has been deemed “frivolous” by the Passport Office.

She added Skywalker to her name in 2008 “for a bit WAR medals won by veterans have been of fun.”

Near miss

MP threats

Fake toys

Photo by Dave Challender.

DENMARK – A grey, wet and windy Christmas is predicted all across Denmark this year. The last time the country had a white Christmas was in 2010.

Forest replanting

Photo by Zadi Diaz.

No white Christmas

exempted from inheritance tax. The medals include the Victoria Cross, the George Cross and the Military Cross. Until now, medals were counted towards a person’s wealth when they die.

ANIMALS at the Berlin Zoo are not going into hibernation at the right time thanks to a warmer than usual winter this year, according to zoo keepers.

Hero mourned HUNDREDS of mourners turned out for the funeral of Tugce Albayrak in Waechtersbach. The student was assaulted in an apparent revenge attack after she went to the aid of two girls being harassed in a McDonald’s restaurant.

She went into a coma and died two weeks after the attack.

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Discount chain does well out of Carrefour deal DIA supermarkets will make a €265 million net gain from the sale of its French subsidiary to Carrefour.

The deal, which was originally announced last July, was closed at the end of

November following approval from France’s competition authority.

The Spanish discount chain received €282.2 million for the entire share capital of loss-making DIA France and €361.5 million to

Spain not such an attraction AS the unemployment rate in Spain stays stubbornly high, the country is seeing a reduction in the number of permanent immigrants.

In a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on member countries’ migration statistics, Spain has shown a ‘marked reduction’ in the inflow of migrants, despite there being a general 1.1 per cent rise across OECD countries.

The 2014 Migration Outlook shows that Spain and Italy, which had the second or third largest percentages of permanent immigration compared to population between 2007 and 2011 are now in

seventh and eighth positions. In hard figures, permanent immigration into Spain has fallen from 691,000 in 2007 to 209,800 in 2012.

Many immigrants from South American countries came to Spain for the prospect of work – the construction sector being one of the main employers.

But with the Spanish unemployment rate being 23.67 per cent, and the jobless figures for foreigners standing at 36.5 per cent, the country is a less attractive proposition for migrants.

The report went on to say the skills of immigrants were being wasted across the OECD countries.

repay inter-group debt.

DIA has been involved in several deals during 2014, acquiring its Spanish rival El Arbol for a symbolic €1 in return for taking on its debt of approximately €150.8 million.

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usiness extra

Motoring on CAR sales increased by 17 per cent to 65,122 units in November, the 15th month of consecutive rises. A total of 781,868 vehicles were sold this year, 18 per cent more than in 2013.

Job creation ALMOST half of Spanish employers believed they would create employment this year and in 2015. Fifty-one per cent expected this to happen in 2016 and 2017, according to a survey by KPMG.

International corruption ratings SPAIN has been ranked 37th out of 175 countries in the 2014 Corruption Perceptions Index.

Written by Transparency International, the index is based on experts’ opinions on public sector corruption. Spain is three places higher than last year (the higher up the list the less corrupt it is).

But Transparency International notes that it does not include

political party corruption – the very thing that has had many Spaniards up in arms after a series of scandals.

Least corrupt nations were Denmark, New Zealand and Finland, with Somalia and North Korea being the most corrupt.

In Europe, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy and Romania all did badly in the index.

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STAT OF WEEK A SPANISH senator earns a basic salary of €2,813.87 a month.

Those from outside Madrid are paid a €1,823.86 ‘indemnity’ while senators who represent the capital receive an extra €870.56.

DEAL: Carrefour buys DIA French subsidiary.

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Don’t let festive frenzy-buying drag your finances into the red!

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SOLD OUT: The ‘musthave’ Frozen child’s bicycle.

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HAVE we all forgotten that when it comes to Christmas presents, it’s the thought that counts, not the cost of the present?

With Christmas having become so commercial, it seems the average shopper believes that unless a present is shiny, sparkly and expensive it’s not a good present.

Obviously, retailers have not helped the situation, as they are guilty of pushing overpriced presents down our

throats by bombarding us with fancy adverts and emotive commercials. A practice that definitely doesn’t help us to feel happy about buying a small, but thoughtful, gift.

My mother-in-law came

back from the shops in a state of panic the other day. The expensive ‘Frozen’ bicycle that she HAD to get her granddaughter had sold out.

Her granddaughter is four. It seems crazy to me that she is

Should glass wall come down?

Q. In our community of 100 apartments, one apartment with a large terrace has placed a You and the glass wall to protect against the strong winds.

Law in Spain This wall was installed in 2006 without the

By David Searl permission of the meeting. No reactions were made at the time. In 2012, the wall was removed and the wooden floor was prepared to remount the wall. In 2014, a new owner put up the glass wall on the new floor. At the AGM of October, 2014, one owner complained on the official agenda about the glass wall and demanded that it be removed. The issue was voted and a majority favoured removal.

Is the board obliged to execute the decision of the AGM or is this case extinguished under statutes of limitation?

P S (Costa Blanca) A. In this case no statute of limitations applies. The community members have expressed their decision by voting at the AGM and it must be enforced. The ‘Statute of Limitations’ means that some legal actions lapse after a certain time period has passed. Here, however, the community has just voted for the first time on this issue.

But if one member feels he has been seriously prejudiced by a legal decision

of the community, he can go to court and explain the reasons why he thinks the decision should be reversed.

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

nearly giving herself a heart attack over this Christmas present. The child will be delighted with any pretty little girl’s bike. Put a few ‘Frozen’ stickers on an economically priced bike. Will a four-yearold really know the difference?

According to a recent survey, it’s British people who will spend more money on Christmas presents this year than any other nation in Europe. But they are also more likely to get themselves into debt while doing so.

The average Brit plans to spend €450 on festive gifts, which averages out at 17 per cent of their wages - a figure €140 higher than those in the next nearest countries, France and Luxembourg.

In Spain, the Christmas spend is nearly as high as in Britain, with Spaniards

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Coal-black FORTY-TWO of the 68 delegates newlyelected by coal miners employed by stateowned Hunosa belong to SOMA-UGT. Union members later said they were undeterred by the discovery that during the 2012 fiscal amnesty their historic leader Jose Angel Fernandez Villa legalised €1.2 million held in a Swiss account.

Fast work RAIL operator Renfe earned €1 billion from the AVE highspeed rail network in the first 10 months of this year, 6 per cent more than in 2013. The number of passengers, attracted by Renfe’s low prices and special offers, rose 20 per cent to 14.6 million during the same period.

spending 15 per cent of their wages just on presents.

Often in conversation, we turn to places like the Netherlands as an example of a place, where things are done properly.

Where education works.

Where corruption is almost unheard of. Guess how much the average Dutch person spends on Christmas presents? €25.

That’s 1 per cent of their salary.

You can bet they aren’t getting themselves into debt over ‘Frozen’ bicycles, overpriced designer perfume or unnecessary fancy gadgets.

Enjoy Christmas, spend time with people you love, eat well, but remember if you can’t afford to buy the world and its granny a present, that’s OK. It’s the thought that counts.

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The business of body language LEARNING body language is likely as important as speaking a second language. Victor Hugo, the great French novelist, advised: “When a woman is talking to you, listen to what she says with her eyes.”

I have yet to meet a woman who disagrees. Men lie and are often evasive but their true feelings can also be read from their body language.

As a salesman, my territory included Liverpool and Manchester, rural towns like Wrexham, and back o’beyond Welsh farming communities. In the cities, a close, grasp handshake, shoulder touches and ‘invasion of body space’ were perfectly the norm. In smaller towns, you kept your distance

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Plum deal INDRA will provide radar systems to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The contract will bring the Spanish company more than €34 million.

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and it was a straight-arm handshake.

In the farming communities, there was no touching at all. A wave was greeting enough.

The Japanese invade body space, Americans don’t. There was some amusement when a Japanese–

American business meeting was filmed. As Japanese businessmen entered their counterparts’ body space their American guests backed away.

When speeded up the video footage gave the appearance that the two cultures were waltzing around the room.

If a man enters a room fiddling with his cuffs or tie he is unsure of himself.

Prince Charles was notorious for doing so. Hands at ease behind the back suggest a relaxed frame of mind.

Gripping the wrist higher up suggests tension; higher up, high tension.

If a client covers their mouth with the hand when talking, chances are they are telling porkies; likewise, if

they scratch their noses. If a client’s feet are pointing away, they desperately wish to end the conversation. Eye evasion suggests deceit; eye pupil enlargement - the client is excited.

The perfect place for studying body language is said to be an airport; I prefer a restaurant. Having said that, I recall a couple of behavioural psychiatrists being employed at New York John Kennedy Airport. Neither was aware of the other’s presence.

Each was briefed to identify passengers who appeared to be uncomfortable, shifty-eyed and agitated. They arrested each other. I rest my case.

New exit tax on shares aimed at the wealthy

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COCA-COLA Iberian Partners will not reopen any of the bottling plants closed earlier this year but has offered to relocate 350 laid-off workers at other Spanish plants. Last April the High Court invalidated the company’s redundancy plans and it now awaits a decision on this latest proposal.

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A NEW exit tax on shares owned by people departing Spanish shores has been brought in.

It will only target the wealthy, mainly people moving to tax havens, but will see shareholders taxed on ‘gains’ on shares’ value whether they sell them or not.

Mariano Rajoy, President of the Spanish Government, is forging ahead with next year’s promised fiscal reforms which come into effect on January 1. The new exit tax applies to those who were tax residents for 10 of the last 15 years and possess stocks and shares worth more than €4 million or €1 million, should this represent a

PM Rajoy, left, greets Finance Minister Cristobal Montoro. holding of more than 25 per cent.

They will now pay the difference between purchase price and current value even though the holdings are not sold.

This new regulation applies only to stocks and shares and is aimed at the large fortunes that invest in Spain before moving on to seek more favourable fiscal conditions elsewhere. Spain’s Finance

Less spending this Christmas A SURVEY has revealed that one in three Spaniards expects to spend less money this Christmas than last year and half expect to spend the same.

The survey by the Consumers and Users Confederation reported that just 16 per cent of people questioned foresaw spending more than last year.

The main reason given by people who want to spend less was financial difficulties due to reduced income or unemployment, although it was only given by 38 per cent of people questioned compared to 51 per cent in 2013.

Therefore, although a third intend spending less this year, the

survey shows signs of a slight improvement in families’ financial situations.

Regarding amounts, the majority expected to spend less than €500, yet 30 per cent foresaw spending between €500 and €1,000 and 15 per cent said they would spend more than €1,500.

Ministry pointed out that it is similar to others in Holland, France, Germany, Denmark and the US. To divest the exit law of punitive overtones, the tax will be waived when the move is made to another EU country. If, 10 years later, the taxed stocks and shares have not been sold, Spain’s tax authorities will also repay the amount paid. Nor will the new law affect taxpayers who relocate for employment reasons on condition that the move is not to a tax paradise.

Taxpayers of more modest means will receive an average reduction of 12.5 per cent on what they now pay, although Hacienda will feel the pinch and collect 8.6 per cent less in 2015 and 4.7 per cent in 2016. This will reduce its IRPF income to below 2010 levels.

The principal corporation tax will fall from the current 30 per cent to 28 per cent and capital gains tax, and tax on savings will be reduced to between 19 and 23 per cent. Tax bands have been modified and even higher investments should feel some benefit.

November turnaround for jobless SPAIN bucked its usual November employment trend by reducing the number of jobless.

A total of 4,512,116 people were registered for unemployment benefits last month while those out of work fell by 14,688, the Ministry of Labour announced.

The number of people paying into the Social Security system grew by 5,232 to 16,695,752 contributors, the first time this has happened in November since 2007.

As the summer season with its work opportunities came to an end, the steadily improving employment figures began to falter but have picked up once again.

It is important not to forget that the labour market tends to behave erratically as it emerges from economic crisis and this always affects statistics, experts warned.

Tomas Burgos, Junior Social Security Minister, nevertheless called last month’s figures “a dramatically positive change.”

OPINION & COMMENT

Goodbye to a beloved friend, Sacha I WOULD like to thank David the Dogman for all the help he gave us with our gorgeous German Shepherd/Rottweiler/Black Lab cross from March 2003.

He may not remember Sacha but last Tuesday we had to say goodbye to the most wonderful dog in the world. Gentle and polite, he never damaged anything, never stole food, respected babies and was always happy to be with us. All our family, friends and neighbours have said what a special dog he was.

We are devastated that at almost 12 years old we had to let him go.

We have David’s book which has been our ‘bible’ during Sacha’s years with us and would like to thank him for coming to our house in the first 24 hours when we had done all the wrong things.

He helped us have almost 12 wonderful years with our gorgeous boy.

Anita Simcox (by email)

Cause of concern BRIAN WARMAN wrote about a lady sleeping in the doorway of the BBVA bank in Los Boliches.

He stated that he told Age Concern about her and nothing had been done.

Age Concern has not received any referral from him by phone or email; possibly he contacted Age Care?

Perhaps he could contact me and tell me who he spoke to.

Eileen Dry, president Estepona and Manilva Age Concern.

Not-so-fast work WE have just found out why it costs so much to renew our passports from Spain.

My wife and I put our old passports (with consecutive numbers) into a single envelope with the forms completed and paid for online. They were sent recorded delivery and arrived in three days at the Belfast office.

I then checked on the tracker

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40 years now and seen the good times and now the bad. If you like to play golf or bowls this is the place for you but if you want to enjoy life to the full, forget it!

The Costa de Sol is controlled by old people (mostly rich) who for the most part are just passing their last years and don’t want anyone else to enjoy themselves as they did when young.

You have the perfect place to bring your dog as dog parks and beaches are provided (that’s if the dog can wait that long, if you know what I mean).

The oldies are quick to the phone if they hear any music played in the local bar as it is bed time for all at 10pm unless they are having a little drinks party.

Yes, the oldies are happy but the young at heart have to suffer for these people. I love Spain but when it is controlled by smallminded people who don’t even make the effort to speak Spanish or permit other people to live, it’s time to move on.

D Thompson, Marbella (Malaga)

No-win situation as to what was happening. They were both being worked on after five days and the next we knew was a phone call from the courier saying he was at our house and where were we?

We met up later that day and signed for my wife’s passport only. I checked the tracker and mine was still being worked on, 15 days after sending them.

Next day the courier delivered my wife’s old passport with the corner cut off. After three weeks my passport has arrived but not the old one. So it will have taken four visits from the courier and my new one runs out four weeks before my wife’s although it was worked on last. Guess we were lucky they turned up before we needed them at Christmas!

Dick Prowse (by email)

Seesaw prices WHEN the price of oil goes down, the price at the pump goes down but not the price of butane gas.

The prices in the supermarkets never go down, either.

When the price of oil goes up we are told that the price of most

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things will rise, so why does it not follow that most things should go down when the price of oil decreases?

I think it is unfair of the oil companies and supermarkets to make more money out of the general public when things are already very difficult for most people. Also I think it would help if the government put some kind of control on prices until things improve.

Ron Chivers, Busot (Alicante)

Take care A SHORT letter to inform your

readers about a spate of attacks which focus on the elderly and disabled.

Last week I was attacked by two females aged between 18 and 25 years while sitting on my disability scooter in the central square of La Cala de Mijas. I was grabbed and pulled in front of the La Cala grill.

One woman kept pulling on my left wrist until my watch was pulled off and the other held my right arm. I suffered severe shock and bruises on both lower arms.

They ran off across the square before driving away in a Volvo V40 according to a witness. The car was blue with a licence plate starting with a D and had broken tail lights.

Apparently attacks are initiated after asking for the time of day (in my case) or trying to sell flowers.

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Have a heart!

HAVING lived on the Costa de Sol for 18 months I think it is time to note it’s not a place for the young at heart!

I’ve lived in Spain for more than

POSSIBLY three months ago I related how a friend had returned to England (now 16 months ago) having taken necessary action re cancelling her telephone.

Movistar decided that she owed the sum of €23.19 and although there was no entry on her bank statement they also stated that money had been credited to her bank account in error which they had tried to reclaim.

Two different members of staff were contacted by telephone and various explanations were offered. A detailed letter was sent to Movistar by an interpreter and statements ceased but a letter has now arrived from Movistar solicitors demanding payment of the €23.19 within a week.

My friend’s first reaction was to contact her own solicitor but having slept on the problem she decided to give in rather than incur a much higher bill than €23.19. One wonders how many false debts Movistar claims and wins. Clients beware.

P H, Malaga.

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There’s a time and a place LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT

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ORRY, ladies, as broad-minded as I consider myself to be, in this instance I really feel I must agree with Mr Farage.

I really don’t want to be in a restaurant, contentedly enjoying a little intimate company and sipping a glass of wine, only to have a Mother Earth sitting at the next table suddenly whip out a breast and commence squeezing its contents through the pursed lips of her hungry tot.

As wonderful as this act of nature can be, to my mind there is a time and a place for everything. Although maybe this was the time, I certainly do not consider it the place. In fact, in my opinion it is downright rude. Out of sheer respect for her fellow diners, the mum in question could at least have withdrawn to a more discreet area. No, I’m afraid this lady’s action has a distinctive ring of ‘women’s lib’ about it. To not consider

NATURAL ACT: But please don’t breast-feed at the dining table! the feelings of her fellow diners, some possibly not so broad-minded or liberalthinking, who could easily be embarrassed by the sight of a bared breast at the adjoining table, is I feel selfpropagating in the extreme. However, before the next mum I meet on the street leaves me writhing on the ground with a slightly higher-pitched voice, I’m only talking about public dining areas. I

have no problem on public transport or in parks, etc. For me it just isn’t right in a restaurant. All right, gals?

Yet another ‘big name’ under the sexual abuse periscope again this week.

Bill Cosby must now endure Lord knows how long in an agony of indecision, suspicion and possible ruination. I really don’t know if the man is guilty or not, but the one thing that does strike me is the

evidence that the young lady he is actually accused of abusing was 15 years old and attending a party at the Playboy mansion. Assuming she wasn’t abducted and taken there against her will, what on earth was she doing at this undoubtedly notorious location in the first place? I dunno, irrespective of the outcome of these high-profile abuse cases, there always seems to be a whiff of jealousy and antagonism toward people who have achieved celebrity status. Still, let’s hope that the truth and subsequent justice will finally prevail in all these cases.

I also advise the celebrity youngsters idolised by their young fans in this present day and age to request ID before making any moves in that direction - or they themselves could be seen fighting for their reputation and freedom in about 50 years’ time Just a few places left for this Saturday’s Flying Curry Circus Christmas party. All info on 689485956.

Have a good week, dust off the baubles. Here it is again!

Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

Eyeing up an old flame from the 60s Colin Bird Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-the-wall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

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THOUGHT I saw Wendy Templeton-Price in the supermarket on Wednesday.

Wendy Templeton-Price was a girlfriend from way back, at a time when we were experiencing the final days of the Swinging 60s and beginning to emerge into what would later be known as the glitzy glam rock days of the 70s. And despite her poncy sounding title and obvious pedigree, like her name, Wendy was also a raver of double-barrelled proportions.

That was a very long time ago and let’s face it, after four decades people tend to change out of all recognition physically.

Something I can attest to, having observed the increasingly unfamiliar stranger

who greets me from the bathroom mirror every morning.

Nevertheless, there was a certain something about this lady that rang bells and had my socks rippling with resurrected memories.

The clincher, though, was an unfortunate affliction Wendy was cursed with, because although she was a striking girl, there was a noticeable cast in one of her eyes, sometimes giving the impression that she was looking in two directions at once. Very handy for speed reading and the ability to cover two pages simultaneously, but a flaw nonetheless in her otherwise perfect features.

Anyway, there she was, or so I thought, across the pizza section of the frozen foods aisle. She had obviously seen me, because there was a half smile on her face as if she too felt that she had known me in a past life. Then after a few seconds, her face broke into a broad grin of recognition and

PAST LOVE: It’s all in the eyes. she hurried to the end of the freezer section, swerved into my aisle leaving a smouldering

skid mark on the polished floor, and headed straight for me.

On reflection it was a darn

good thing I did not open my arms to greet her, or indeed pucker up in anticipation, because ignoring me, she hurried past and grabbed two large bags of muesli from the shelf close by.

As she did, she called across to an ageing hippie wearing a Black Sabbath tee-shirt and sporting a fine display of grey nose hair. “Found it!” she informed him loudly, and proudly held up a bag in each hand.

Her look of happy recognition was obviously aimed at an elusive breakfast cereal and not at yours truly.

I still have suspicions that it could have been the real Wendy, despite the remote possibility that she too has relocated to this part of Spain.

But recalling the manner of our separation which involved a Mini Cooper on the banks of the Thames late one night; a dodgy handbrake and lots of flashing blue lights, I decided to let sleeping dogs lie.

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HE global financial carnage created by the greed of the big banks is now part of history. Despite this, many private investors continue to entrust their wealth to these institutions, which are fighting tooth and nail to maintain their bonus-loaded pay structures and associated addiction to high-risk international trading.

Rather than going back to prudent banking and lending, the ongoing recapitalisation process will allow them to continue where they left off.

Despite this government subsidised process they are failing to lend to business and are jettisoning many retail customers. One example is Barclays who are closing their doors to account holders in many countries, including Spain.

The banks are trying to reinvent themselves and are hoping that the public will soon forget and forgive the size of the problem they created. The banks know there is inertia and lethargy meaning few people actively switch accounts.

But will risk taking increase again and will they be too big to fail next time?

The good news is that there are long established, well

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7:50am Elf 9:40am About a Boy 11:30am National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 1:20pm Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 3:10pm Austin Powers in Goldmember 5:00pm The Best Man Holiday 7:10pm Elf 9:00pm About a Boy 10:50pm National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 12:35am A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas 2:10am Scary Movie 5 3:40am Austin Powers in Goldmember 5:20am Little Shop of Horrors

7:40am Murder at 1600 9:35am Compulsion 11:10am 25th Hour 1:30pm Pride and Glory 3:45pm Murder at 1600 5:40pm The Chamber 7:40pm The Island 10:00pm 25th Hour Drug-dealer Monty Brogan is going down for seven years.

12:20am Pride and Glory 2:40am Blow 4:55am Fast and Furious 6 Special A special show looking at the return of the full-throttle franchise.

5:25am Sam Churchill: Search for a Homeless Man

7:20am Mickey's Once upon a Christmas 8:35am Disney's A Christmas Carol 10:20am The Santa Clause 2 12:10pm Gremlins 2:05pm Mickey's Once upon a Christmas 3:20pm The Santa Clause 2 5:10pm New Year's Eve Comedy following the adventures of a group of New Yorkers on New Year's Eve. Comedy/romance.

7:20pm Ernest Saves Christmas 9:00pm Disney's A Christmas Carol 10:40pm Gremlins 12:30am New Year's Eve 2:30am Look Who's Talking Now! 4:10am Ernest Saves Christmas Rubber-faced Ernest is the cabbie who has to help Santa find a successor.

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7:00am Frontera 9:00am Cheap Thrills 10:30am Black Nativity 12:15pm Labor Day 2:15pm Khumba: A Zebra's Tale 3:45pm Black Nativity 5:30pm The Monuments Men 7:30pm Khumba: A Zebra's Tale 9:00pm The Monuments Men 11:00pm Labor Day

7:20am Gunsmoke 8:20am Gunsmoke 9:20am The Story of Will Rogers 11:25am The Buccaneer 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Fort Yuma 5:35pm The Lion and the Horse 7:15pm I Killed Wild Bill Hickok 8:35pm Fury of the Congo 10:00pm New Police Story 12:15am Frankenstein 2:30am New Police Story 4:40am The Black Dakotas 5:45am Off Set

An escaped murderer forces a depressed single mum and her son to let him hide out in their home.

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“What is the funniest thing that has happened to you this year?”

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ERVING holidaymakers all year round but actually not having a holiday himself is a funny observation that Scott Grey, from the Scottish Butcher in Fuengirola, made about this year.

Scott says with a smile, “There hasn’t been a particularly funny thing that has happened to me this year but I have

Scott Grey Jeet Singh

STREET TALK only managed to make it back to Scotland for four days and that has been the extent of my holiday time. I was too busy over the summer, happily I might add, with serving my local residents whilst they had holiday time and holidaymakers here for their vacations.

Perhaps next year I may actually have a holiday too!”

Jeet Singh, waiter at Haweli Indian Restaurant in Albir, said this

year he had a couple who walked out of the restaurant without paying.

He said it wasn’t funny at the time as he had to cover the bill, but he can find it amusing now: “They were sat on the terrace outside and what was strange was that they actually asked for the bill so I went in to get it and they quickly left!

“It’s the second time it’s happened to me in three years. Another couple did it in a restaurant I worked at in Camposol.”

Kirsty Holliday, who

works at PN TV Services, Pinar de Campoverde, said there is not one funny thing she can point out but her ninemonth-old son Adrian continually makes her laugh: “He already knows what he wants, and when he doesn’t want something he shakes his head but he does it in such a determined and forceful way, it is really funny.”

Steve Holgate from Storage Solutions in the Albox /Arboleas area said that one Steve Holgate of the funniest things that happened to him this year was that, “the alarm kept going off in the warehouse, every night without fail but we couldn’t work out why.

Then one day we spotted some bird poo.

“We looked up and there in the rafters was a tiny owl, blinking at us. He’d been the culprit all along. Such a Kirsty Holliday small creature yet it could cause so much disruption.”

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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 12:35pm Hats Off to Christmas 2:20pm 5 News Lunchtime 2:25pm Home and Away 2:55pm Hitched for the Holidays

SKY 1 6:00am Airline USA 6:30am Airline USA 7:00am The Real A&E 7:30am The Real A&E 8:00am Sun, Sea and A&E 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

8:05am Claimed and Shamed 8:35am Oxford Street Revealed 9:20am Glorious Gardens From Above 10:05am The Great Interior Design Challenge 11:05am Children's Hospital 11:35am The Travel Show 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm BBC World News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm The A to Z of TV Cooking 2:10pm The Blue Planet

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 Let's Do Christmas with Gino and Mel 2:30pm ITV News and Weather

3:10pm The Great British Bake Off 4:10pm A Place to Call Home 4:55pm The World's Most Photographed 5:25pm Andrew Marr's The Making of Modern Britain

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

4:30pm Countdown

6:25pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm The Home That 2 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

6:30pm 5 News 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm World Strongman Championship

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

9:00pm Mastermind 9:30pm Mary Berry's Absolute Christmas Favourites 10:00pm Canterbury Cathedral 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight

9:00pm The Martin Lewis Money Show 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm A Night in with Olly Murs 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Casino Royale

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 11:55pm NCIS: Los Angeles

9:00pm The Simpsons 9:30pm The Simpsons 10:00pm A League of Their Own 11:00pm An Idiot Abroad

12:05am Never Mind the Buzzcocks 12:35am Dead Poets Society 2:40am Question Time David Dimbleby presents topical debate from Canterbury in Kent.

3:40am This is BBC Two

2:15am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Jeremy Kyle presents the American version of his daytime talk show.

4:40am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

12:05am Toast of London 12:40am Sightseers 2:10am Another Stakeout 4:00am Boss 5:00am Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 5:55am A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

12:50am Access 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am The Gadget Show 5:00am Michaela's Wild Challenge 5:25am House Doctor 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 Road Wars 5:00am Stargate Atlantis

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8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes 2: The Sequel 8:15pm Atlantis 9:00pm Motorway Cops 10:00pm Generation Sex: Secrets of South America 11:00pm Bad Education 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Siblings 12:30am Siblings 1:00am Family Guy 1:25am Family Guy 1:45am Family Guy 2:10am Family Guy 2:30am Bad Education

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Choir of the Year 2014 10:00pm Queen: Days of Our Lives 11:00pm Queen: Days of Our Lives 12:00am Great American Rock Anthems: Turn it Up to 11 1:00am Even More Guitar Heroes at the BBC 2:00am Queen: Days of Our Lives 3:00am Queen: Days of Our Lives 4:00am Great American Rock Anthems: Turn it Up to 11 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 You've Been Framed!

8:00pm The Best Ever You've Been Framed 9:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

Coming Out 10:00pm Hot Fuzz 12:25am Little Man

9:25am The Darling Buds of May 10:35am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:30am Judge Judy 11:55am A Touch of Frost 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 5:05pm Faith in the Future 5:40pm French Fields 6:15pm Rising Damp 6:45pm Heartbeat 7:50pm Wycliffe 9:00pm A Touch of Frost 11:00pm Secret Smile 12:35am The Vice

9:55am Kojak 10:55am Magnum, P.I. 11:50am Border Security USA 12:50pm Alias Smith and Jones 1:55pm Minder 2:55pm The Professionals 3:55pm Border Security USA 4:55pm Magnum, P.I. 5:55pm Kojak 7:00pm UEFA Europa League Highlights 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm The Living Daylights 11:40pm River Monsters 12:50am Doom

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 The Waterboy 11:45pm The Big Bang Theory 12:15am The Big Bang Theory

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Christmas

7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Fake Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Claimed and Shamed 12:30pm Oxford Street Revealed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors

9:55am Frasier 10:25am Frasier 11:00am Nigella Bites Christmas Special 12:00pm Jamie's 15 Minute Meals 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 1:35pm Come Dine with Me 2:00pm Come Dine with Me 2:30pm Channel 4 Racing

CH5

3pm 3:15pm The Doctor Blake Mysteries 4:10pm Escape to the Country 4:40pm Christmas Kitchen with James Martin 5:30pm Flog It!

In the first of three special episodes, two former players return to the show

5:15pm Deal or No Deal

4:40pm Battle of the Bulbs Modern re-imagining of the festive tale.

Driven publishing executive Carol Huffman is visited the night before Christmas by the ghost of her former boss Eve.

3:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00pm Road Wars 5:00pm Sun, Sea and A&E

6pm 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

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

It's the penultimate fix of the adrenalinefuelled drama.

12am 12:20am Cuckoo 12:50am EastEnders Omnibus A chance to catch up on the week's drama in Albert Square. 2:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:50am BBC News

BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.

SKY MOVIES Action 7:00am Jaws 4: The Revenge 8:40am Die Hard 10:55am Die Hard 2 1:05pm Jaws 3:15pm The Last Samurai 5:50pm Stealth 8:00pm Die Hard 10:15pm Die Hard 2 12:25am Commando 2:05am Crank 3:45am The Last Samurai

Comedy 7:00am The Break-Up 9:00am Click 11:00am Bad Santa 12:50pm We're the Millers 2:45pm The Man 4:20pm This is 40 6:40pm Love Actually Romcom following the interconnected lives of a group of loved-up, and lovelorn, Londoners.

9:00pm We're the Millers 11:00pm Bad Santa 12:45am Click 2:35am Idiocracy 4:05am A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas

5:25am Sam Churchill: Search for a Homeless Man 7:10am Blood Work 9:10am Fast and Furious 6 Special 9:40am Inescapable 11:25am Syriana 1:45pm American Hustle 4:05pm Children of Men 6:05pm Blood Work 8:10pm Deadfall 10:00pm American Hustle 12:20am The Truth About Emanuel 2:05am Cherry Falls 3:50am Fear 5:40am Deep Family Secrets

7:25am Pete's Christmas 9:00am Grumpy Old Men 10:45am The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 12:25pm Jingle All the Way 2:00pm Miracle on 34th Street 4:00pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 5:40pm Grumpy Old Men 7:25pm Jingle All the Way 9:00pm Miracle on 34th Street 11:00pm Jack Frost 12:50am Black Christmas 2:20am While You Were Sleeping 4:10am Jack Frost

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7:00am Khumba: A Zebra's Tale 8:45am Coming Home for Christmas 10:30am The Top Ten Show 2014 10:45am Her 1:00pm Khumba: A Zebra's Tale 2:30pm The Book Thief 4:45pm The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Special 5:15pm Coming Home for Christmas 7:00pm A New York Winter's Tale 9:00pm The Book Thief 11:15pm Her 1:25am A New York Winter's Tale 3:40am Cheap Thrills 5:15am Coming Home for Christmas

7:25am Gunsmoke 8:30am Gunsmoke 9:35am The Lion and the Horse 11:10am I Killed Wild Bill Hickok 12:30pm Fury of the Congo 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Fort Vengeance 5:30pm Kansas Pacific 7:00pm Canyon Ambush 8:05pm The Frozen Dead 10:00pm Desperado 12:05am F/X 2: The Deadly Art of Illusion 2:05am Desperado 3:55am Off Set 4:10am The Wrecking Crew

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm James Martin: Home Comforts 1:00pm BBC News 1:10pm Football Focus 1:50pm Saturday Sportsday 2:00pm Gymnastics World Cup

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9:30am Junior MasterChef 10:00am Junior MasterChef 10:30am Junior MasterChef 11:00am Deadly Pole to Pole: The Complete Journey 11:30am Deadly Pole to Pole: The Complete Journey 12:00pm The Blue Planet 1:00pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain 1:20pm Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey 2:20pm The Rockford Files

8:25am Mr. Bean 8:40am Text Santa: Little Helpers 8:45am Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H 9:10am Text Santa: Little Helpers 9:15am Horrid Henry 9:30am The Munch Box 10:25am Dinner Date 11:20am Murder, She Wrote 12:15pm ITV News and Weather 12:20pm Storage Hoarders 1:20pm Columbo 2:55pm Mannequin

3:05pm Funny Girl 5:30pm Andrew Marr's The Making of Modern Britain

4:50pm Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

CH4 7:10am NFL 7:35am Transworld Sport 8:30am Men's Health Survival of the Fittest 8:55am The Morning Line 10:00am Weekend Kitchen with Waitrose 11:00am Frasier 11:30am Frasier 12:00pm The Big Bang Theory 12:30pm The Simpsons 1:00pm The Simpsons 1:30pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 2:30pm Channel 4 Racing

CH5 9:10am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 9:25am Wanda and the Alien 9:40am Zack and Quack 10:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:15am LazyTown 10:45am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:20am Access 11:30am World Strongman Championship 12:25pm Ice Age: The Meltdown 2:00pm The Christmas Bunny

SATURDAY TV

SKY 1 6:00am Airline USA 6:30am Airline USA 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 Middle Earth: There and Back Again

3pm 4:00pm Cycling 5:30pm Final Score

Harry, Hermione and Ron return for a third year at Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

4:55pm Come Dine with Me 5:25pm Come Dine with Me 5:55pm Come Dine with Me

3:45pm Angels and Ornaments 5:30pm Mrs Miracle 2: Miracle in Manhattan Drama.

3:00pm Last Man Standing 3:30pm Last Man Standing 4:00pm All Aboard: East Coast Trains 5:00pm Penguins of Madagascar Special 5:30pm Get on Up Special

6pm 6:30pm Restoring England's Heritage 7:00pm Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom 8:00pm Flog It!

7:30pm ITV News London 7:40pm ITV News and Weather 7:55pm You've Been Framed!

8:25pm The Chase: Christmas Special

9:00pm Perry and Croft: Made in Britain 9:30pm Dad's Army 10:00pm QI XL 10:45pm Tomorrow's Worlds: The Unearthly History of Science Fiction 11:45pm Let Me in

9:30pm The X Factor

1:35am Forbidden Planet 3:10am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

12:40am ITV News and Weather Kylie Pentelow with the latest headlines from around the world. 12:55am Balls of Fury 2:30am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 4:40am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

12:00am An Officer and a Gentleman 2:20am Q&A 4:35am Hollyoaks Omnibus

1:05am Super Casino 4:10am Gotham 5:00am House Doctor 5:25am Make it Big 5:50am Make it Big

12:10am A League of Their Own 1:10am Hawaii Five-0 2:10am NCIS: Los Angeles 3:00am The Smoke 4:00am The Smoke 5:00am Crash Test Dummies 5:30am Crash Test Dummies

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8:00pm Doctor Who 9:00pm Top Gear 10:10pm Sherlock 11:40pm Live at the Apollo 12:10am Family Guy 12:35am Family Guy 12:55am Family Guy 1:15am Family Guy 1:35am Family Guy 1:55am American Dad! 2:20am Some Girls 2:45am Sweat the Small Stuff 3:15am Live at the Apollo 3:45am In Deep 4:00am How Safe are My Drugs?

8:00pm Ice Age Giants 9:00pm Sex and Sensibility: The Allure of Art Nouveau 10:00pm Inspector Montalbano 11:50pm The Richest Songs in the World 1:20am Sounds of the Sixties

6:50am ITV2 Nightscreen 7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:50am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:20pm The Cube 1:20pm You've Been Framed!

1:50pm Twins 4:00pm Secret Santa 5:50pm You've Been Framed!

6:55pm You've Been Framed!

8:00pm Pearl Harbour 11:35pm The Xtra Factor 12:35am Celebrity Juice 1:35am The X Factor 3:35am The Hot Desk

7:00am Judge Judy 7:25am Judge Judy 7:40am Agatha Christie's Marple 9:45am Columbo: Troubled Waters 11:50am The Darling Buds of May 12:55pm The Darling Buds of May 2:00pm A Touch of Frost 4:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 8:00pm Rosemary and Thyme 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm Foyle's War 12:00am A Touch of Frost 2:00am Bomb Girls 2:50am Movies Now

9:25am GT Academy 9:55am Bundesliga 10:55am UEFA Champions League Weekly 11:25am Kojak 12:25pm Alias Smith and Jones 1:30pm Paths of Glory 3:20pm Captain Newman, M.D.

2:00pm First Daughter 4:15pm Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 4:30pm Made in Chelsea 5:35pm Melissa and Joey 6:00pm Melissa and Joey 6:30pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm How I Met Your Mother 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm The Mechanic 11:50pm Rude Tube 12:55am The Inbetweeners

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6:10pm Celebrity Mastermind 6:40pm BBC News 6:50pm BBC London News 7:00pm Pointless 7:50pm Strictly Come Dancing

6:25pm Come Dine with Me 6:55pm Channel 4 News

7:30pm Mistletoe Over Manhattan Seasonal fantasy yarn.

6:00pm Portrait Artist of the Year 2014 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

9:15pm My Crazy Christmas Obsession 10:05pm 5 News Weekend

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

Includes sport and weather.

7:00pm 100 Greatest Toys with Jonathan Ross

9pm 9:25pm Atlantis 10:10pm Casualty 11:00pm The National Lottery Live 11:10pm BBC News 11:30pm Match of the Day

This year's X Factor comes to a close this weekend with the spectacular live final.

11:35pm The Jonathan Ross Show

10:00pm Hope Springs Romcom starring Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carell, from David Frankel. The children have long left home, daily life has dulled, and it's years since Kay and Arnold Soames shared the same bed.

National and international news.

10:10pm TV's 50 Greatest Magic Tricks A countdown of the greatest TV magic tricks of all time.

A replicated Ripley battles mutant DNA and slime-dripping fiends in Sigourney Weaver's fourth sci-fi skirmish. Contains strong language, violence, flashing images.

12am 12:55am The Football League Show 2:15am Black Eagle 3:50am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather forecast.

3:55am BBC News

Ten-part series featuring rock, pop and R&B performances from the BBC archives.

1:50am Sounds of the Sixties 2:20am Top of the Pops 3:00am Ice Age Giants 4:00am Sex and Sensibility: The Allure of Art Nouveau 5:00am This is BBC Four

Comedy-drama about an army psychiatrist serving in the final months of World War II.

6:00pm FIA Formula E Championships Live 8:30pm Licence to Kill 11:15pm Scarface 2:35am Alias Smith and Jones 3:40am Movies Now

SKY MOVIES Action 6:30am The Lone Ranger Unmasked 7:00am The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Special 7:30am Deep Impact 9:40am 47 Ronin An outcast joins a band of masterless samurai to wreak revenge against an evil feudal ruler.

11:45am The Karate Kid 2:00pm The Karate Kid, Part II 4:05pm Sahara 6:20pm Exodus: Gods and Kings Special 6:50pm Deep Impact 9:00pm 47 Ronin 11:00pm Getaway 12:40am Last Action Hero 3:00am Hammer of the Gods 4:50am The Karate Kid

Comedy 7:20am Get Santa Special 7:50am The Nutty Professor 9:40am The Top Ten Show 2014 9:55am Grown Ups 2 11:50am American Pie 1:40pm The Devil Wears Prada 3:40pm The Harry Hill Movie 5:20pm Alien Autopsy 7:10pm The Nutty Professor 9:00pm Grown Ups 2 10:50pm American Pie 12:40am Almost Christmas 2:40am National Lampoon's Animal House 4:45am The Harry Hill Movie

7:25am The Mean Machine 9:35am A Few Good Men 12:05pm Twisted 1:55pm The Call 3:45pm The Mean Machine 5:55pm Breakdown 7:40pm A Few Good Men 10:00pm The Call 11:40pm Kiss the Girls 1:40am The Wee Man 3:35am Jagged Edge Newspaper man Jack is the prime suspect when his rich wife is murdered.

5:30am Loss of Faith Drama about an author drawn into a web of intrigue, murder and deception.

7:30am Holiday Inn 9:15am Naughty or Nice 10:50am The Elf That Rescued Christmas 12:15pm Black Nativity 1:55pm Home Alone 3:45pm Elf 5:30pm Black Nativity A struggling mum sends her son to stay with his inspirational grandparents for Christmas.

7:10pm Home Alone 9:00pm Elf 10:45pm A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas 12:25am Holiday Inn 2:10am Naughty or Nice

Premiere

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7:00am Khumba: A Zebra's Tale 8:45am Coming Home for Christmas 10:15am Get Santa Special 10:45am Her 1:00pm Khumba: A Zebra's Tale 2:30pm Gravity: Sky Movies Special 3:00pm The Book Thief 5:15pm Coming Home for Christmas 7:00pm A New York Winter's Tale 9:00pm The Book Thief 11:15pm Her 1:25am A New York Winter's Tale 3:40am Cheap Thrills 5:15am Coming Home for Christmas

9:35am Kansas Pacific 11:00am The Frozen Dead A crazed scientist brings dozens of frozen Nazis back to life so he can revive the Third Reich.

12:50pm Canyon Ambush 2:00pm Black Gold 4:00pm Bomba and the Jungle Girl 5:30pm Bomba in Sabu and the Magic Ring 6:45pm Killer Leopard 8:15pm Gunsmoke in Tucson 9:45pm Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror 11:00pm Money Train 1:15am The Fog

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 8:35am Match of the Day 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Fern Britton Meets... 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm BBC News 2:15pm Bargain Hunt

BBC TWO 7:00am Animal Park 7:30am Match of the Day at 50 8:35am Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein 9:05am Countryfile 10:00am The Football League Show 11:20am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:50pm Rick Stein's Spanish Christmas 1:50pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain 2:00pm The Rockford Files 2:50pm Funny Lady

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ITV 8:45am Ultimate Spider-Man 9:10am Text Santa: Little Helpers 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 11:25am Murder, She Wrote 12:25pm ITV News and Weather 12:30pm Problem Child 2:05pm Tipping Point

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 The Big Bang Theory 2:00pm The Big Bang Theory 2:25pm The Simpsons

CH5 9:40am Zack and Quack 9:50am Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 10:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:15am Jelly Jamm 10:30am LazyTown 11:00am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am Access 11:45am Police Interceptors 12:45pm Police Interceptors 1:45pm Secret Santa

SUNDAY TV

SKY 1 6:00am Crash Test Dummies 6:30am Crash Test Dummies 7:00am The Hour of Power 8:00am Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? 9:00am Glee 10:00am Middle Earth: There and Back Again 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 3:15pm Homes Under the Hammer 4:15pm Escape to the Country 5:15pm Lifeline 5:25pm Songs of Praise

5:05pm Emma Adaptation of the Jane Austen classic about a privileged young woman's misguided attempts at matchmaking. Wealthy and charming Emma Woodhouse is convinced she knows what is best for everyone's love life.

3:05pm You've Been Framed!

3:35pm The X Factor 5:40pm Death Becomes Her

3:00pm The Simpsons 3:30pm The Simpsons 4:00pm 10 Things I Hate About You

3:30pm Deck the Halls 5:20pm Paper Angels

7:35pm ITV News London 7:45pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Catchphrase

6:00pm Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian 8:05pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm Britain's Wildest Weather 2014

7:15pm A Christmas Kiss

9:00pm The X Factor Results Show

10:00pm Homeland 11:00pm Insidious

9:00pm The ABBA Years 10:00pm Michael Buble's Christmas Special 10:55pm 5 News 11:00pm Britain's Favourite Christmas Songs

An abused woman leaves her alcoholic husband and moves to another town with her children.

3:00pm Harrow: A Very British School 4:00pm Harrow: A Very British School 5:00pm Futurama 5:30pm The Simpsons

6pm 6:00pm Pointless 6:35pm BBC London News 6:45pm Pointless 6:50pm BBC & Regional News and Weather 7:20pm Countryfile 8:20pm Strictly Come Dancing

7:00pm Sports Personality of the Year at 60 8:00pm James May's Toy Stories

Festive romance. A young, ambitious designer shares a spontaneous kiss with a handsome stranger while trapped in a lift.

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

9pm 9:00pm Sports Personality of the Year 2014 11:20pm BBC News 11:35pm BBC London News 11:45pm Match of the Day 2

9:00pm What Women Want 11:00pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:30pm Mrs. Henderson Presents

Following last night's performances, the final two contestants must battle it out to win a life changing record contract.

11:05pm The Holiday

Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne star in this creepy psychological horror about a series of inexplicable events that take place after a couple's young son falls into a coma.

9:00pm Modern Family 9:30pm Trollied 10:00pm Hawaii Five-0 11:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles

12am 1:10am A Walk to Remember 2:45am Countryfile 3:45am Holby City Hospital drama. 4:45am This is BBC Two

12:05am ITV News and Weather 12:20am The Holiday Conclusion of tonight's film.

1:45am The Store 3:30am Motorsport UK 4:20am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA

1:00am Alan Carr: Chatty Man 2:00am NFL 5:45am NFL

2:00am ABBA: Live in Concert 3:00am Super Casino 4:10am World Strongman Championship 5:00am House Doctor 5:25am Make it Big 5:50am Make it Big

12:00am Road Wars 1:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00am Hawaii Five-0 3:00am Spy 3:30am Road Wars 4:00am Night Cops 5:00am Crash Test Dummies 5:30am Crash Test Dummies

BBC THREE

BBC FOUR

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ITV4

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8:00pm Great TV Mistakes 8:30pm Doctor Who 8:40pm Doctor Who 10:00pm Top Gear 11:00pm Family Guy 11:25pm Family Guy 11:45pm American Dad!

8:00pm The Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II with Dan Cruickshank 9:00pm Rome: A History of the Eternal City 10:00pm Pompeii: The Mystery of the People Frozen in Time 11:00pm The Sky at Night 11:30pm Queen: Days of Our Lives 12:30am Queen: Days of Our Lives

6:45am ITV2 Nightscreen 7:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:35am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:00pm The X Factor 2:10pm The Xtra Factor 3:10pm The Hot Desk 3:25pm Santa Baby 5:15pm Beethoven's Christmas Adventure 7:00pm The Polar Express 9:00pm Scorpion 10:00pm Educating Joey Essex 11:00pm The Xtra Factor 12:00am Through the Keyhole 1:05am American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile

7:00am World Kitchen 7:25am A Touch of Frost 9:15am The Darling Buds of May 10:25am Heartbeat 11:30am Heartbeat 12:35pm A Touch of Frost 2:35pm Rosemary and Thyme 3:40pm Agatha Christie's Marple 5:50pm Columbo 7:50pm Inspector Morse 10:00pm Lewis 12:00am Cracker 1:10am Cracker 2:15am The Count of Monte Cristo 4:20am ITV3 Nightscreen

10:30am FIA Formula e Championship Highlights 11:30am Alias Smith and Jones 12:35pm Captain Newman, M.D. 3:10pm Ice Cold in Alex 5:50pm Midway 8:30pm Storage Wars 9:00pm Storage Wars 9:30pm Storage Wars 10:00pm Doom 12:05am Species IV: The Awakening 2:10am River Monsters 3:10am Nitro Circus 3:30am Nitro Circus 3:50am ITV4 Nightscreen

5:00pm Melissa and Joey 5:30pm Melissa and Joey 6:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 6:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm The Big Bang Theory 10:30pm The Big Bang Theory 11:00pm The Inbetweeners 11:30pm The Inbetweeners 12:10am Bad Robots

Crime

Christmas

12:45am The Apprentice 1:45am It's a Wonderful Afterlife 3:20am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather forecast.

3:25am BBC News

Animated adventures of a hapless CIA agent and his family.

12:10am American Dad! 12:30am Some Girls 1:00am Sweat the Small Stuff 1:30am How Safe are My Drugs?

2:30am The Revolution Will be Televised 3:00am Some Girls

The second half of this profile of Queen opens with the band at the peak of their powers.

1:30am Great American Rock Anthems: Turn it Up to 11 2:30am Sounds of the Eighties 3:00am Miracle in the Marshes of Iraq

SKY MOVIES Action 7:00am World War Z 9:05am Fantastic Four 11:05am Lone Survivor 1:10pm The Karate Kid, Part II Impetuous karate student Daniel leaves Mr Miyagi and signs up with Terry, a new coach.

3:10pm The Next Karate Kid 5:05pm Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle 7:00pm Fantastic Four 9:00pm Lone Survivor 11:10pm World War Z 1:20am Shaft 3:10am Get Carter 5:00am The Karate Kid, Part II

Comedy 9:00am Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues 11:10am Get Santa Special 11:40am The Way Way Back 1:35pm Sleepless in Seattle 3:30pm Ernest Saves Christmas Rubber-faced Ernest is the cabbie who has to help Santa find a successor.

5:10pm Last Holiday 7:10pm Uncle Buck 9:00pm Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues 11:00pm American Pie 2 12:50am American Pie: The Wedding 2:30am A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas

7:10am The Washington Snipers 8:50am Witness 10:50am The Da Vinci Code 1:20pm Murder at 1600 3:15pm Derailed 5:10pm Captain Phillips 7:30pm The Da Vinci Code 10:00pm Oldboy 11:55pm All Things to All Men 1:25am An Eye for an Eye Karen's daughter is raped and murdered by psycho Doob.

3:15am Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead 5:20am Malpractice

7:00am Holy Night!

8:40am Christmas in Wonderland 10:25am Mickey's Once upon a Christmas 11:40am Home Alone: The Holiday Heist 1:15pm Let it Snow 2:50pm Bad Santa 4:35pm The Best Man Holiday 6:45pm Love Actually 9:00pm Bad Santa 10:45pm National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 12:30am The Best Man Holiday 2:40am Let it Snow 4:15am Home Alone: The Holiday Heist 5:50am Mickey's Once upon a Christmas

Premiere

TCM

7:00am Khumba: A Zebra's Tale 8:45am The Top Ten Show 2014 9:00am Coming Home for Christmas 10:45am Her 1:00pm The Book Thief 3:15pm Khumba: A Zebra's Tale 4:45pm The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Special

7:10am TCM Shorts 7:30am Bomba in Sabu and the Magic Ring 8:50am Killer Leopard 10:20am Black Gold 12:20pm Gunsmoke in Tucson 2:00pm The Plunderers 4:00pm Cripple Creek 5:30pm Khartoum 8:05pm Sam Whiskey 10:00pm Hell on Wheels 10:55pm Hell on Wheels 11:50pm El Condor 1:45am Hell on Wheels 2:35am Hell on Wheels 3:25am El Condor

Alex Zane talks to the stars of the blockbuster sequel.

5:15pm Coming Home for Christmas 7:00pm Get Santa Special 7:30pm Best Christmas Movies Ever 9:00pm The Book Thief 11:15pm Her 1:25am A New York Winter's Tale

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. 10:15am Operation Meet the Street 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Saints and Scroungers 12:30pm Oxford Street Revealed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors

BBC TWO

www.euroweeklynews.com

ITV

CH4

CH5 8:50am Noddy in Toyland 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 12:40pm A Perfect Christmas 2:25pm 5 News Lunchtime 2:30pm Home and Away

MONDAY TV

SKY 1

8:05am Claimed and Shamed 8:35am Oxford Street Revealed 9:20am Glorious Gardens From Above 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 Coast 2:25pm Ready, Steady, Cook

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 Let's Do Christmas with Gino and Mel 2:30pm ITV News and Weather

8:35am 3rd Rock from the Sun 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Frasier 11:30am Frasier 12:00pm Jamie's Festive Feast 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Heston's Christmas Feast 2:10pm Come Dine with Me

3:10pm The Great British Bake Off 4:10pm A Place to Call Home 4:55pm The World's Most Photographed 5:25pm Andrew Marr's History of Modern Britain

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

3:10pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Deal or No Deal

6:25pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Tom Kerridge's Best Ever Dishes 8:30pm The Perfect Morecambe and Wise Christmas Special

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

6:30pm 5 News at 5 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 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons

9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Only Connect 10:00pm Canterbury Cathedral 11:00pm Never Mind the Buzzcocks 11:30pm Newsnight

9:00pm Tonight 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Bette Midler: One Night Only 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm The Jonathan Ross Show

9:00pm Dogs: Their Secret Lives 10:00pm Skint 11:00pm Steph and Dom Meet Nigel Farage 11:30pm 8 Out of 10 Cats

9:00pm Big Foot: The Missing Evidence 10:00pm Gotham

9:00pm Modern Family 9:30pm Trollied 10:00pm An Idiot Abroad 11:00pm Arrow

6:00am UK Border Force 7:00am The Real A&E A chef is left fighting for his life after he suffers a full-blown asthma attack. 7:30am The Real A&E 8:00am Sun, Sea and A&E 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 Doctor Blake Mysteries 4:10pm Escape to the Country 4:40pm Christmas Kitchen with James Martin 5:30pm Flog It!

3:00pm The Real St. Nick Romantic comedy by the director of Wayne's World.

3:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00pm Road Wars 5:00pm Sun, Sea and A&E

4:40pm Mr. St. Nick

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 Wild Weather with Richard Hammond 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Action-packed drama series based on DC Comics characters featuring the adventures of young Bruce Wayne and rookie detective James Gordon in corrupt, pre-Batman Gotham City.

Arrow meets his number-one fan, Carrie Cutter, who takes obsession to a new level.

11:00pm Greatest Christmas TV Moments

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

12:20am Great Continental Railway Journeys 1:20am The Apprentice 2:20am Wonders of the Monsoon 3:20am This is BBC Two 5:00am Around the World in 80 Faiths

12:45am All Star Family Fortunes 1:30am Jackpot247 4:00am UEFA Champions League Weekly 4:25am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

12:35am NFL 1:30am 24 Hours in A and E 2:25am The Pervert's Guide to Ideology 4:45am A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 5:40am Phil Spencer: Secret Agent

1:55am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel.

4:10am Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole 5:00am Michaela's Wild Challenge

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 Airline USA 5:30am Airline USA

BBC THREE

BBC FOUR

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E4

8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Motorway Cops 10:00pm Russell Brand: End the Drugs War 11:00pm Some Girls 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:10am Some Girls 1:40am Russell Brand: End the Drugs War 2:40am Our War 4:10am Rude Boys

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 9:00pm High Flyers: How Britain Took to the Air 10:00pm Time Shift 11:00pm Arrows 11:35pm Alex Higgins: The People's Champion 12:35am Castles: Britain's Fortified History 1:35am Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me? 2:45am Puppy Love

3:15am Time Shift

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

8:00pm The X Factor: Your Top Ten 9:00pm You've Been Framed!

10:00pm The Office Xmas Party 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 12:00am Little Man

10:40am Judge Judy 11:05am Judge Judy 11:35am Judge Judy 12:00pm Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles 2:15pm Heartbeat 3:15pm Agatha Christie's Marple 5:20pm Faith in the Future 5:55pm French Fields 6:25pm Rising Damp 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Wycliffe 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm The Jury 12:00am The Vice

1:55pm Minder 3:00pm The Professionals 4:00pm Pawn Stars 4:25pm 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 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 12:05am The Big Bang Theory

Comedy

Crime

Christmas

Sitcom pilot about trying to find a place for yourself in inner-city London.

Comedy series set around a Wirral-based dog training class.

SKY MOVIES Action 7:00am Bloodsport 8:35am King Arthur 10:45am Gangster Squad 12:40pm Hulk 3:00pm The Peacemaker 5:10pm Bloodsport 6:50pm King Arthur 9:00pm Hulk 11:20pm Demolition Man 1:20am Gangster Squad 3:20am Enter the Dragon A martial arts master uses a tournament to infiltrate the island fortress of a drug baron.

5:10am The Poseidon Adventure

7:15am The Top Ten Show 2014 7:35am Bean 9:20am Identity Thief 11:20am The World's End 1:15pm Starsky and Hutch 3:05pm There's Something About Mary 5:15pm Stand Up Guys 7:00pm Identity Thief 9:00pm The World's End 11:00pm Starsky and Hutch 12:45am There's Something About Mary 2:50am Stand Up Guys 4:30am A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas

7:00am Last Passenger 8:40am Closed Circuit 10:20am Proof of Life Engineer Peter Bowden is snatched by professional terrorists in the South American jungle.

12:40pm Dangerous Mind of a Hooligan A gang of football hooligans turn to bank robbery, with the police in hot pursuit.

2:10pm Dead Again 4:05pm Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 6:00pm Closed Circuit 7:40pm Proof of Life 10:00pm Sharky's Machine 12:05am Dangerous Mind of a Hooligan 1:35am The Canyons

7:05am While You Were Sleeping 8:55am Home Alone 4 10:25am Get Santa Special 10:55am Saving Santa 12:25pm Pete's Christmas 2:00pm Almost Christmas 3:50pm Naughty or Nice 5:30pm The Secret Life of Walter Mitty: Special 5:50pm Disney's A Christmas Carol 7:30pm Saving Santa 9:00pm Almost Christmas 11:00pm Disney's A Christmas Carol 12:40am Pete's Christmas 2:15am While You Were Sleeping 4:05am Naughty or Nice

Premiere

TCM

7:00am Khumba: A Zebra's Tale 8:45am Coming Home for Christmas 10:30am The Top Ten Show 2014 10:45am Her 1:00pm Khumba: A Zebra's Tale 2:30pm Gravity: Sky Movies Special 3:00pm The Book Thief 5:15pm Coming Home for Christmas 7:00pm A New York Winter's Tale 9:00pm Her

8:05am Cripple Creek 9:35am Sam Whiskey 11:25am Khartoum 1:55pm Trouble Along the Way 4:00pm The Gun Hawk 5:50pm Escort West 7:30pm Dial M for Murder 10:00pm Private Benjamin

A lonely writer begins a relationship with his hyper- intelligent computer operating system.

11:10pm The Book Thief 1:25am A New York Winter's Tale 3:40am Cheap Thrills 5:15am Coming Home for Christmas

After the surprise termination of her second marriage, a spoiled Jewish princess joins the Army.

12:05am The Matrix 2:35am Private Benjamin After the surprise termination of her second marriage, a spoiled Jewish princess joins the Army.

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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Operation Meet the Street 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Saints and Scroungers 12:30pm Oxford Street Revealed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors

BBC TWO

www.euroweeklynews.com

ITV

CH4

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 12:40pm Battle of the Bulbs 2:25pm 5 News Lunchtime 2:30pm Home and Away

TUESDAY TV SKY 1

7:05am Homes Under the Hammer 8:05am Saints and Scroungers 8:35am Oxford Street Revealed 9:20am Glorious Gardens From Above 10:05am Antiques Roadshow 11:05am Close Calls: On Camera 11:35am HARDtalk 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm BBC World News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Coast 2:25pm Ready, Steady, Cook

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 Let's Do Christmas with Gino and Mel 2:30pm ITV News and Weather

9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Frasier 11:30am Frasier 12:00pm Jamie at Home Christmas Special 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Jimmy's Grow Your Own Christmas Dinner 2:05pm Come Dine with Me

3:10pm The Great British Bake Off 4:10pm A Place to Call Home 4:55pm The World's Most Photographed 5:25pm Andrew Marr's History of Modern Britain

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

3:10pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Deal or No Deal

3:00pm A Bride for Christmas 4:45pm Lucky Christmas

6:25pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Alex Polizzi's Christmas Fix

6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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

6:30pm 5 News at 5 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm World's Ultimate Strongest Team

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

9:00pm The Great British Bake Off Masterclass: Christmas - Masterclass 10:00pm The Choir: New Military Wives 11:00pm Brian Pern: A Life in Rock 11:30pm Newsnight

11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather

9:00pm The Supervet 10:00pm Black Mirror 11:30pm Gogglebox

9:00pm Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun 10:00pm Kids' Hospital at Christmas 11:00pm Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole

9:00pm The Flash 10:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 11:00pm Britcam: Emergency on Our Streets

12:35am Film 2014 1:05am Wreckers 2:30am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather forecast. 2:35am BBC News

12:20am Posh People: Inside Tatler 1:20am Film 2014 1:50am The Mekong River with Sue Perkins 2:50am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two. 5:00am Around the World in 80 Faiths

2:05am Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly. 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Jeremy Kyle presents the American version of his daytime talk show. 4:45am ITV Nightscreen

12:30am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:25am Pokerstars.Com Shark Cage 2:25am KOTV Boxing Weekly 2:50am Transworld Sport 3:50am Men's Health Survival of the Fittest 4:20am A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

12:00am NCIS 12:55am NCIS 1:55am Super Casino 4:10am Living on the Edge 5:00am Nick's Quest 5:20am House Doctor 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 Airline USA 5:30am Airline USA

BBC THREE

BBC FOUR

ITV2

ITV3

ITV4

E4

8:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 9:00pm Barely Legal Drivers 10:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 11:00pm Bad Education 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:10am Russell Brand: End the Drugs War 2:10am How Safe are My Drugs?

3:10am Some Girls 3:40am Flat TV 4:00am Russell Brand: End the Drugs War 5:00am This is BBC Three

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 9:00pm Cosmonauts: How Russia Won the Space Race 10:00pm The Secrets of Quantum Physics 11:00pm The Truth About Meteors 12:00am When Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies 1:00am Sounds of the Eighties 1:25am Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace 2:55am Spike Milligan: Assorted Q 3:25am Spike Milligan: Assorted Q 3:55am The Secrets of Quantum Physics 4:55am This is BBC Four

10:15am Royal Pains 11:15am The Chase 12:15pm All Star Family Fortunes 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 You've Been Framed!

8:00pm You've Been Framed!

8:45pm Take Me Out 10:00pm The Office Xmas Party 11:00pm The 40 Year Old Virgin 1:25am Two and a Half Men

8:55am Rising Damp 9:25am The Darling Buds of May 10:35am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:25am Judge Judy 11:55am Sherlock Holmes 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:10pm Housewife 49 5:15pm Faith in the Future 5:50pm On the Buses 6:20pm Rising Damp 6:50pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Wycliffe 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm The Jury 12:05am The Vice

10:55am Magnum, P.I. 12:00pm Pawn Stars 12:25pm Pawn Stars 12:55pm Alias Smith and Jones 1:55pm Minder 3:00pm The Professionals 4:00pm Pawn Stars 4:25pm 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 300 12:20am The Matrix Revolutions

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 The Big Bang Theory 12:05am The Big Bang Theory

Comedy

Crime

Christmas

6:00am Stargate Atlantis 7:00am The Real A&E 7:30am The Real A&E 8:00am Sun, Sea and A&E 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 Doctor Blake Mysteries 4:10pm Escape to the Country 4:40pm Christmas Kitchen with James Martin 5:30pm Flog It!

Romantic drama. An unlucky single mother discovers that her winning lottery ticket is in the glove compartment of her recently stolen car.

3:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00pm Road Wars 5:00pm Sun, Sea and A&E

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 The Apprentice

Mark Austin and Julie Etchingham with the latest headlines from around the world.

11:40pm Waterworld

12am

BBC Three: Refreshing TV for the digital age.

Tune in daily from 7.00pm.

SKY MOVIES Action 7:10am Executive Decision 9:25am Hellboy 11:40am White House Down 1:55pm Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines 3:45pm After Earth 5:30pm Hellboy 7:45pm Executive Decision 10:00pm White House Down 12:15am Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines 2:10am After Earth 3:55am Ghosts of Mars 5:40am In the Line of Duty: Smoke Jumpers Don is a Smoke Jumper, firefighters who parachute into forest fires and battle them from within.

7:40am Despicable Me 2 Special 8:10am Elf 9:55am The Hangover Part III 11:45am Bad Santa 1:35pm Bruce Almighty 3:25pm National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 5:10pm Four Weddings and a Funeral 7:15pm Elf 9:00pm The Hangover Part III When Doug is kidnapped, pals Alan, Phil and Stu become embroiled in a battle to save him.

10:45pm Bad Santa 12:30am Bruce Almighty 2:15am National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 3:55am Four Weddings and a Funeral 5:55am The Pink Panther

7:45am Perfume: The Story of a Murderer 10:15am Mad Dog and Glory 12:00pm The Fast and the Furious 1:55pm Flesh and Bone 4:05pm Syriana 6:20pm The Truth About Emanuel 8:05pm The Fast and the Furious 10:00pm Cold Comes the Night A Polish gangster takes a motel manager captive when a bag of money goes missing.

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From Hollywood to Las Vegas in a Gondola - nowadays you have to have it all!

Viva Marbella...

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Nicole King of Mi Marbella radio I DEDICATE my column to a local unsung heroine, Brigitte Pigani, owner of a small Italian restaurant ‘La Fiorentina,’ who has embraced the challenge of opening all year round, for lunch and dinner, maintaining her seven staff full-time, and helping local entertainers by providing live music almost every night, in an area with very few all-year-round locals.

This is significant more so in Spain as it is common practice for restaurants in tourist areas to only employ staff on a temporary basis, and it is equally as common for those seasonal employees to sign up on the dole as soon as the

season ends. A vicious cycle that does not lend itself to increasing local economy, long term employment or helping the Costa del Sol become an all year round tourist destination.

To make this work, Brigitte has to work harder than anyone and set the example of the highest standards to her truly dedicated, international team to constantly offer five star Italian food in an engaging atmosphere, to ensure the guests want to come back, again and again! People like this deserve our recognition and support.

Easy to confuse with Gina Lollobrigida, Brigitte exudes Hollywood and dresses the part; her elegant and sexy style reflects the star that shines in this German, who comes across more Italian than her Italian husband, Gianni.

“It’s no good sitting back and just waiting for something to happen,” says Brigitte who is

has a wonderful time, a true dinner-dance experience.

Brigitte Pigani has defied the odds with hard work and ingenuity and puts passion into everything she does which makes her restaurant a place where she too likes to hang out, so believe me, it has to be good!!

For New Year reservations and other bookings visit their web www.restaurantelafiorentina.es.

Congratulations to the Fiorentina team: Andreas, Mauritizo, Luz, Babu, Dani, Jenny and Abdul who help make the magic. golf wear takes to the cat-walk courtesy of Golf Friends with underwear by Boss and Armani, to be modelled! Truly Costapolitan.

“We’re spoilt for choice for places to eat so it’s no longer enough to have the best food, quality, staff and service,” explains Brigitte. “You need to offer the very best value for money and make sure everyone

always there, heading up her team, greeting guests, serving or dancing along with the entertainer of the evening, making any night a ‘Las Vegas night’ and any lunch a breath of fresh air.

On Thursdays lunch comes with manicures, tarot cards and astrologers, and there are fashion show evenings too. This Friday (December 12) ladies and men’s

You can also join me on English language Programmes on RTV Marbella Mi Marbella - Radio Mondays to Fridays 3.30pm 5.30pm on 107.6 fm Marbella News - TV Thursdays 7.00pm Marbella Now - TV - Thursdays 7.30pm - 8.30pm MiMarbellaRTVM@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/pa ges/MiMarbellawithNicoleKing www.rtvmarbella.tv TWITTER: @_NicoleKing_

Cabgate and our smug governing elite A Costa del Sol resident for a number of years, Nora is the author of psychological suspense and crime thrillers.

To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/nora-johnson

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ELLOR and Mitchell. Well, what a couple of s**ts.

But this is a family newspaper, after all, so I suppose I’d better tone it down a bit and refer to them as a couple of M&Ms (US-style Smarties!). I’m talking, of course, about David Mellor and Andrew Mitchell.

Caught on tape telling his cab driver to “f*** off” in a row over the route, and slagging him off as a “sweaty, stupid little s**t,” the ex-Tory minister David Mellor subsequently apologised

swears by them. And as for Mellor, it won’t be long before the Portillo-style media rehabilitation programme kicks in and the BBC finds him a nice cab journey series around the world.

Meanwhile, bet he still won’t get a London cab...

driver who and what he thought he was. Kids on council estates get Asbos and worse for less offensive behaviour.

But really, it’s way too late for apologies. Much like Plebgate’s Andrew Mitchell and Labour’s “White Van Man” Emily Thornberry, he’s amply demonstrated what he really thinks of the man in the street.

I imagine that in Mr Mellor, Mr Mitchell and Ms Thornberry is encapsulated the view of the political class towards the UK electorate in general. Just “plebs” to be pandered to come election time and then ignored.

Hardly surprising that some 40 per cent never vote, and that new parties like UKIP can trade on the dissatisfaction felt by so many with the LibLabCons.

A final thought. If Mitchell’s now given up that bike of his, he can always take a cab – Mellor

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on his LBC show for his foulmouthed tirade, claiming he didn’t know what “possessed” him. Well, I know what “possessed” him: his own sense of self-importance... and believing that nobody would ever find out! And booze. Lots of it.

Boasting about his career in a way that made me flinch and rock to and fro with my eyes closed while calling for Nursie, he added: “You think that your experiences are anything compared to mine?” And there was I thinking that, as we got older, we were meant to become more ‘mellor’!

Like many of his kind, Mellor doesn’t understand that it’s not necessarily the swearing at the cabbie that’s the most damaging, but the arrogance, snobbery, demeaning attitude and pomposity in telling the

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1892: The first issue of Vogue magazine is published. Created to celebrate the “ceremonial side of life” and originally targeting New York high society, the magazine is now a globally recognised fashion and lifestyle magazine.

1903: Orville and Wilbur Wright successfully fly their aircraft, the Wright Flyer, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It is the first controlled and sustained heavierthan-air human flight in the world.

1941: Germany and Italy declare war on the United States following the USA’s declaration of war against Japan in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbour. The US in turn declares war on Germany and Italy.

1961: Adolf Eichmann, one of the main organisers of the Holocaust, is sentenced to death by an Israeli court for crimes against humanity and crimes against Jewish people, amongst others. He is executed by hanging in May 1962.

1988: Thirty-five people die and hundreds are injured in a multiple train crash near Clapham Junction in London. Caused by a signal fault due to faulty wiring, it is one of the worst train crashes in Britain’s history.

1989: The first episode of television cartoon series The Simpsons is aired in the United States.

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2003: Ian Huntley is found guilty of the murders of Soham schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman and receives two life sentences.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Having problems with that new computer? Fallen foul of the new mobile phone? That wouldn't be surprising this week. As you are prone to mistakes and misunderstandings, try not to tackle anything vital. Be sure to get plenty of sleep and fresh air. Someone who is supposed to help you proves more of an irritation than a saviour, and you may wish that you had stuck with the manual.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) You are in for a bit of a bumpy ride this week. Some things will go well but other outcomes can be quirky. People change their minds, technology doesn't work, phone calls don't come. Be assured, however, that if you keep your sense of the absurd it could all be quite amusing.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) When it comes to throwing wobblers, please don't. It is so important this week to stay cool and unruffled. Change nothing that you can avoid changing. Even having discussions about change can set your nerves jangling.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) This month, there is much to be celebrated. So much has happened in the latter part of the year. Certainly, congratulations are in order. When you have made such an effort and are rewarded for it, the satisfaction level is high. Be aware, though, that someone close also needs to feel that there is progress.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) The importance of making the right choices is clear to you. Where to begin seems to be a sticking point.

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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Although you have the feeling that younger members of the family are not interested in your point of view, this is far off the mark. They, in their inexperience, may not know how best to approach you in this regard. Getting out

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IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: Trust your instincts when making judgements in the months ahead, particularly when meeting new people. Should you feel concern, then sidestep and look ahead.

December 12, Bill Nighy, 65, actor Acclaimed British actor much loved for his roles in Love Actually, Pirates of the Caribbean and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. He started acting at school and later joined the Guildford School of Acting.

December 12, Emerson Fittipaldi, 68, former race car driver Brazilian racing driver who won the Formula One World Championship in 1972 and 1974. Fittipaldi also won the Indianapolis 500 in 1989 and 1993. He was inducted in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2001.

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December 13, Santi Cazorla, football player After four seasons with Villareal and one season with Malaga, Cazorla joined Arsenal in 2012 and has been instrumental in the team’s midfield. He was named the 10th best player in the world by Bloomberg in 2013. He is only the third Spanish player to score a hat-trick in the Premier League, along with Fernando Torres and Jordi Gomez.

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The prospect of travel sets you thinking. Have you been spending too much time considering others? Should you take steps now to get time alone then these plans cannot be changed. This will save any discussions as to how or when.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Going over old ground is counterproductive. There is nothing to be gained from repeating methods that did not work in the past. If it is not possible to find a fresh approach then seek the opinions of others. You do not need experience of a situation to be able to come up with a useful idea. Staying in the same old rut has not served you in the past and will not do so now.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) With the best will in the world it is only possible to spend money once. We are all guilty of trying to get over this truth, but it never works. Have patience when looking to improve your possessions. There are more pressing needs and these, in the long run, prove more satisfying.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Getting together with others to entertain is sure to be successful after the 26th. Before that there may be some irritations, particularly with people who refuse to be positive and make decisions. Those moving house or going on a journey need a lot of patience, and forward planning is essential.

family photos or starting a family tree with them can be both entertaining and fascinating.

December 14, Michael Owen, 35, football player England football star who joined Liverpool in 1996 and later played with Real Madrid, Manchester United and Stoke City. He won the Premier League Golden Boot award for the second straight season in 1999.

December 17, Pope Francis, 78, religious leader Argentine Jorge Mario Bergoglio became the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church in 2013 and has made waves around the world with his modern views on homosexuality and contraception. Famous for shunning wealth, he drives himself everywhere and refuses to live in the lavish Papal apartments.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This is an important week for both your physical health and your mental well-being. Because of things beyond your control, you may have let your diet or exercise slip. Having sorted out any problems that sidetracked you, there is a need to be particularly strong.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) This is a week to let yourself be heard. Be it writing letters, sending emails, making phone calls or making conversation, you must express yourself. Being honest and outspoken need not mean upsetting people.

Think of the way that a child gets its point over.

FAMOUS FELINES 1. Voiced by actress Kate Harbour, what is the name of Bob the Builder’s pet cat?

2. What is the name of the cat in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons who is often seen chasing Tweety Bird, Speedy Gonzales or Hippety Hopper?

3. What is the name of the local NYPD cop in the television cartoon series Top Cat? 4. What was the name of the 18th century English writer and lexicographer who owned a ‘very fine cat’ called Hodge?

5. Runaway Boys (1980) and Rock This Town (1981) were both UK Top 10 hit singles for which American rockabilly band?

6. Which US-born, British poet wrote the book of light verse Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, on which the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats was based?

7. Which famous actress played the title role in the 1965 comedy Western film Cat Ballou?

8. Which pasta dish is the favourite food of Garfield the cat?

9. Who sang the title song to the 1965 comedy film What’s New Pussycat??

10. Who wrote the nonsense poem The Owl and the Pussycat, first published during 1871?

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

TARGET: Average: 7 Good: 9 Very good: 13 Excellent: 16

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION aged, dang, doge, drag, dreg, egad, ergo, gape, gate, gean, gear, gent, gnat, goad, goat, goer, gone, gore, grad, gran, grot, ogre, page, pang, pong, rage, rang, tang, toga, tong, agent, agone, anger, argon, argot, ergot, gaped, gaper, gated, gator, gonad, goner, gored, grade, grand, grant, grape, grate, great, groan, groat, grope, orang, organ, paged, pager, podge, prang, prong, raged, range, tango, argent, danger, dotage, dragon, gander, garden, garnet, grande, grated, groped, onager, orange, parget, ponged, potage, ranged, toerag, dragnet, granted, groaned, negator, portage, pranged, pronged, tangoed, trepang, dragonet, GODPARENT

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

You must only change one letter at a time.

BENT BEND (BUNT) BAND (BUNK) BANK BACK

A young couple, Steven and Shannon, decide to adopt an orphan from Haiti when they discover they are unable to conceive their own child. They contact International Rescue Adoption and are introduced to Nina, who lost her family in an earthquake. But when Nina goes missing and they are unable to contact the agency, Steven and Shannon will stop at nothing to uncover the truth behind her disappearance and the dangerous secret behind the adoption agency they trusted.

Starring John Cusack, Ryan Phillipe and Rachelle Lefevre. Runs 96 mins. Rated R.

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1. PILCHARD, 2. SYLVESTER J PUSSYCAT, SYLVESTER THE CAT or simply SYLVESTER or PUDDY TAT, 3. OFFICER (Charles) DIBBLE, 4. DR SAMUEL JOHNSON, 5. STRAY CATS, 6. T S (Thomas Stearns) ELIOT 7. JANE FONDA, 8. LASAGNA, 9. TOM JONES, 10. EDWARD LEAR

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 (ASTERN) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

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Unscramble the name of a famous Italian artist: VINDALOO AND RICE Unscramble the name of a famous region of Germany (two words): CRABS FELT OK

Play on Words Y N N U S 6 Long narrow passage in Shanghai’s Left Bank (5) 7 Rubs the talent up the wrong way in order to regain the advantage (4,3,6) 11 Punished, the way one is in being pursued (9)

13 A car I’ve designed for selfishness (7) 15 A Russian leader takes it easy, then stops all together (7) 17 Take care of delicacy (5) 20 Find a farm animal in the World Wide Web (3)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 10 represents P and 16 represents Z, so fill in P every time the figure 10 appears and Z every time the figure 16 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 Selects (7) 4 Fabulous (5) 7 Inspire wrath (5) 9 Shrieks (7) 10 Problem (7) 11 Requires (5) 12 Reserve (5) 14 Banquet (5) 19 Does damage to (5) 21 Put back (7) 23 Offensive remarks (7) 24 Inexpensive (5) 25 Catalogues (5) 26 Leave dangling (7)

Down 1 Maps (6) 2 Clean with effort (5) 3 Method (6) 4 Odd (7) 5 Serene state (5) 6 Oppose (6) 8 Band (5) 13 Outcomes (7) 15 Have in common (5) 16 Excitement (6) 17 Emergency (6) 18 Bounded (6) 20 Reclines (5) 22 Chooses (5)

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

EMIT Answers: Sunny side up, About time

Down 2 Sounds like a way in to worship (5) 3 Detest scruffy kid’s lie (7) 4 Distract ant in tree, somehow (9) 5 Party eye opener is a deer (3)

Funagram

FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: LEONARDO DA VINCI, BLACK FOREST

Across 1 Dawdle, as ducks do (6) 5 Lack of density associated with our planet (6) 8 Glossy magazine uncovers a beating (4) 9 Exchange rate certain to provide wealth (8) 10 In with Rose, not exactly the junior of the two (6) 11 Make case without England’s leader (6) 12 Note of French flag (4) 14 Bingo from the Bahamas (3) 15 A lair in an Arabian seaport (4) 16 Swiss community against admitting worker (6) 18 Study after the unfinished yarn (6) 19 Portrait of Ken’s isle at sea (8) 21 Brew ales for purchase (4) 22 Cuss the French pound (6) 23 Departmental head one sues can be neglect (6)

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Agrarian, 4 Bite, 7 Rents, 9 Avail, 11 Scant, 12 Enact, 13 Ticker, 15 Causes, 19 Beams, 21 Rooks, 23 Shame, 24 Elate, 25 Same, 26 Kestrels.

Down: 1 Abreast, 2 Ranks, 3 Adapts, 5 Edict, 6 Made, 8 Scale, 10 Loafs, 14 Crass, 16 Abode, 17 Softens, 18 Breeze, 19 Bails, 20 Scat, 22 Snare.

QUICK Across: 7 Recent, 8 Voyage, 10 College, 11 Sweet, 12 Seek, 13 Fewer, 17 Reach, 18 Hour, 22 Apart, 23 Protect, 24 Leaves, 25 Stress.

Across 1 Basket (5) 4 Stamp (postage stamp) (5) 7 That (3) 8 Aviator (7) 9 Jabón (para lavar) (4) 10 Eighth (6) 14 Cuellos (de prenda) (7) 16 Bacalao (3) 17 Lakes (5) 18 Asientos (muebles) (5)

Down 1 Ajedrez (5) 2 Swedish (f) (5) 3 To pray (say prayers) (4) 4 Maletas (para equipaje) (9) 5 Tapa (de caja) (3) 6 Nuestro (3) 11 Anchor (5) 12 Waves (in sea, lake) (5) 13 Sierras (herramientas) (4) 14 Cabbage (3) 15 Pierna (3)

Down: 1 Precise, 2 Scolded, 3 Anger, 4 Monster, 5 Camel, 6 Debts, 9 Telescope, 14 Beetles, 15 Forever, 16 Protest, 19 Early, 20 Japan, 21 Boots.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Casco, 3 Beers, 7 Amargo, 9 Open, 10 September, 13 Raro, 14 España, 16 Scarf, 17 Batas.

Down: 1 Coal, 2 Car, 4 Empresa, 5 Sano, 6 Cohetes, 8 Alegria, 11 Gris, 12 Mats, 15 Pea.

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TOP 10 ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS WONDERBRA lingerie recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of their iconic ‘Hello Boys’ advert featuring supermodel Eva Herzegova that got men worldwide all hot and bothered. This week we take a look at 10 more truly iconic advertising campaigns.

1. Marlboro Although tobacco advertising has now pretty much been eradicated, from 1954 to 1999 Marlboro cigarettes ‘Marlboro Man’ was the identifying image of the company.

Featuring a rugged cowboy enjoy a smoke in nature, the campaign was introduced to make filtered cigarettes more ‘manly.’ Four of the various Marlboro men are said to have died of smoking-related illnesses.

2. Calvin Klein Ads for Calvin Klein underwear and clothes have regularly courted controversy, but the company’s most iconic ad for men’s underwear was a series of huge billboards in 1992 featuring the toned physique of Mark Wahlberg (known then as ‘Marky Mark’).

The ads literally stopped traffic in New York’s Times Square.

ABSOLUT VODKA: Distinctive bottle shape.

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A Detective Michael Bennett thriller, Burn tells the tale of Bennett and his family returning to New York after the ruthless crime lord who forced them into hiding is finally taken down. Det Bennet takes over a chaotic Outreach Squad in Harlem and receives an unusual call: a man claims

to have seen a bunch of well-dressed men holding a bizarre party in a condemned building.

Dismissing the call as no crime has been committed, the discovery of a burned body in the very same building means Det Bennet must start to take the unusual caller seriously. What follows

3. Nike In 1988, sports clothing company Nike introduced their slogan ‘Just do it’, and they are still just doing it 26 years later. Short, sweet and to the point, the slogan encapsulates everything that people feel when exercising.

The famous brand tick-mark logo is one of the most recognisable logos in the world.

4. Absolut Vodka The Swedish vodka company’s bottle shape is perhaps the most well-known bottle shape in the world after Coca Cola’s. Their longrunning advertising campaigns usually use the distinctive bottle shape that is instantly recognisable as an Absolut Vodka bottle.

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.

women the world over foaming at the mouth and men jealously muttering to themselves that he was never that good at football anyway.

brings Det Bennet into an underground world of appalling depravity.

GUINNESS and NIKE: Famous logos.

5. Coca Cola Needs no explanation. Perhaps the world’s most recognised brand, brand name and bottle. Ever. Pepsi never had a chance.

6. Armani David Beckham sprawled on a bed in his tight-fitting Emporio Armani briefs had

8. Volkswagen Considered the best ad campaign of the 20th century, Volkswagen’s ‘Think Small’ campaign focused on the Beetle car’s shape and size. Print advertisements featured a page filled with mainly white space, and a tiny image of a Beetle, emphasising its simplicity and minimalism.

9. Oxo Oxo’s television ad campaign during the 80’s and 90’s introduced us to Lynda Bellingham and her TV family typically sitting down to a meal at which Oxo gravy would be served. As time progressed, the family grew older and the viewer got to know the family like it was their own. This Christmas, the 1984 Oxo advert starring Lynda Bellingham who passed away earlier this year - will be aired on Christmas Day as a tribute to her.

10. Got Milk?

Produced in order to promote the consumption of milk in America, the campaign from 1993 until 2014 and over the years has featured numerous famous people with ‘milk moustaches,’ including Naomi Campbell, Ron Howard, David Beckham and various American sports stars.

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: 21 Good: 27

Just Joking Q: What did ObiWan say to Luke at the dinner table?

A: ‘Use the fork, Luke.’

Q: What’s the difference between the American flag and American Idol?

A: The American flag actually has stars.

Very good: 40 Excellent: 49

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 rouge, rouged, rogue, ounce, ounces, ennui, envíes, neuron, niece, nicks, necks, vices, nines, invade, incest, icier, genii, genie, genre, vogue, vined, vines, vague, inert, inter, civet, agent, enter, scene, scened, scent, skein, stein, stern, begun, device, deice, deter, tenet, tenets, treks, trend, rented

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27th November THE morning after the day before! I had had my first chemo treatment on 26th November and awoke having slept well.

Apart from feeling a little peaky I felt surprisingly good. A hearty breakfast along with the medication I had been given set me straight. Everything seemed a little dream-like, if I’m honest. Nobody ever imagines that they will be having chemotherapy but I had started and that was the important thing… the sooner I began the sooner I finished. I spent the morning resting and then had to go to the hospital again for the last set of tests, a bone scan.

I arrived at the hospital at 3pm and had yet another lot of dye injected into my arm; my veins had taken a pounding that week. Then I was instructed to go away for two hours and drink lots of water. On my return I was ‘scanned’. A process that took about 20 minutes and completely painless of course.

This was to rule out bone cancer. The staff were friendly and told me that they would send the results on to my oncologist. I imagined that for my next chemo session they would be inside my file ready for my appointment.

As I have mentioned, I was given a lot of information about chemotherapy and I have to say that I am not a great one for reading instructions and buying lots of medication. I prefer to have the general

Readers’ response Dear Erica, I have been reading your ‘column’ with mixed feelings, having experienced most of what you have related so far plus chemo followed by radiotherapy.

I notice that you referred to hearing comments made by others whilst in the waiting room about the various side-effects of chemo. Yes, there are many and various ‘side-effects’ but I sincerely hope that you will not relay these through your page in this paper. I feel strongly that patients should decide for themselves with as little ‘previous knowledge’ as possible as, if they overhear/misunderstand or read too much, they may decide against the treatment and so make the wrong decision.

The MacMillan website is very helpful.

I would be willing to answer any relevant questions you may have if you feel it would be helpful.

I do wish you well.

Yours sincerely, Mrs P H

Dear Pamela Many thanks for your letter. I entirely agree that talking about side-effects can be negative and often irrelevant to many as we are all so different and react in different ways to treatment.

My intention is to write about my experience but to be as positive as possible.

I intend to listen to my body and respond accordingly. I feel a little tired but that’s about it at the moment, so as far as I am concerned life must go on as normal!

Thank you for your offer of advice and to answer any questions I might have. At this stage I can’t think of anything in particular but I will certainly contact you if I have any doubts.

Kind regards and best wishes for a full recovery, Erica

LIBERATING: My new short haircut

outline and then listen to my body. Naturally, the essential meds must be taken but you don’t have to go crazy buying every cream and potion suggested. I think that a ‘wait and see how you go policy’ is a good one. Why pre-empt? The one thing that I think is important is a good diet, lots of nuts and green veggies and fruit. You must drink lots of water, hydrate your skin well and there are a wonderful range of teas that are good for you and delicious at the same

time. There are lots of cookery books with great ideas for recipes that provide you with what you need to keep your immune system at full power, which is essential if you are to stay on track with your treatment schedule. Eat well, rest and avoid people with colds if you can.

Friday was ‘mission wig’!

Typically, I didn’t go to loads of shops because there is a fantastic and very well established hairdressers near Calle Larios, called Pacos.

Everyone had spoken highly about them so I thought that would be the best place to go.

I failed to realise that my little shopping trip coincided with the Malaga Christmas illuminations.

The mayor turned on the lights and what a sight they were!

Utterly dazzling and beautiful.

The atmosphere was buzzing in the centre and it really felt like Christmas had arrived. The streets were teeming with people and the smell of chestnuts roasting pervaded your every sense.

Into the hairdressers I went.

It was a veritable Aladdin’s cave. A jovial lady called Carmen asked if she could help and the moment I explained that I had started chemo she whisked me upstairs. You could tell they were at ease and used to dealing with clients going through treatment. We went to a private room and tried on lots of wigs. It was great fun actually. I managed to narrow down the choice and with the help of Jorge, I settled on a rather snazzy, short ‘Bondesque’ number. It was expensive but with Black Friday 20 per cent off, I decided it was worth it. I would save a fortune on haircuts and colours and shampoos! I think that if you

can, it is important to boost your image and your selfesteem… if you look in the mirror and a sad, drab face looks back, that is how you will feel on the inside.

A bit of lipstick and a bright jumper works for me. With the special offers on I nipped into El Corte Ingles and bought a set of knives for my boyfriend’s mother who had been cooking and looking after me as if I were her own.

I’ve seen sharper spoons than her knives so it was time for an update! She loves to cook so her little face lit up when I gave them to her. Then it was time to eat and rest.

The following day I decided to meet my dear friend Pepi for coffee, a bit of shopping and then a few tapas. I just love being in the centre of Malaga.

It is a special place for me for so many reasons. The rest of the weekend was spent resting and watching Strictly Come Dancing and Sherlock with my children. We made a cake on Sunday. It had been a thoroughly good weekend.

Everything seemed calm. I felt pretty good but was wondering when my hair might fall out. Instead of waiting for that moment I decided to have a radical haircut. I had long hair and I went very short. It was very liberating, I have to say.

Later I would shave my head and don my wig but for now my short cut was to be enjoyed!

A friend of mine suggested I tried Reiki… didn’t know much about it but it was a good excuse to lie down and relax so I gave it a whirl. The jury is out for the moment but Carmen liked doing it so I decided that I would try it again.

A week had gone by since my first treatment and pretty much without incident. I had seven more to go in 21 day cycles, 17th December would be my next session. Fingers crossed for the same reaction.

Only time would tell.

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Where are the best hospitals in Spain?

THE University Hospital of La Paz in Madrid and the University Clinic of Navarra top the list of public and private hospitals with the best reputation in Spain. That’s according to an independent study which collected the opinions of 2,400 experts.

This is the first monitor of

health reputation to be held in the country and includes the rankings of top public and private hospitals, hospital services and medical professionals by speciality.

Madrid and Barcelona host the top five public hospitals, whilst the best private hospitals are in Navarra with private centres in

Madrid taking in the next six spots.

The ranking reflects the valuation of experts, including doctors, nurses, patients’ associations and journalists, who have analysed 186 quality indicators and healthcare performances.

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Left-handers more likely to earn less A STUDY of 47,000 people in the UK and USA has indicated that lefthanders are at a disadvantage in the workplace and are not as financially successful as righ-handed colleagues.

The research appeared to dispel the myth that left-handed people are more likely to be more

gifted than their peers as they earned an average of 12 per cent less at work over their lifetime.

The professor who carried out the study at Harvard, Massachusetts, USA, said the exact reasons for the difference are unclear but it could be down to ‘lefties’ having lower cognitive skills and higher rates of mental and behavioural disabilities.

Some scientists believe the choice to use the left hand over the right is influenced by the way the hemispheric bias - how different functions are associated with the left or right side of the brain - is developed in the womb.

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COPING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS: You are not alone, Cortijo Care can help you take that first step.

Mental health at Christmas time ‘

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While everyone else is feeling happy and jolly, you’re fighting the war inside you.

This illness has stolen many things from you, including Christmas.

GEMMA WOOD Head of Counselling and Psychotherapy at the Medical and Psychological clinic, Cortijo Care, based in San Pedro.

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The Christmas season was once about religion, festivities and - most importantly - being with the family. For some of us this is still true; however, for many, the holiday season now feels like it comes with very high expectations.

For some, Christmas has become just another day or, even worse, something that they dread or fear.

The stigma that still surrounds mental illness can make Christmas a very dark time for some. Either the illness has to be kept quiet through the holidays or it can be something that highlights the issues with which the family is suffering.

Every Christmas, the number of people reaching out for help due to mental illness rises.

Hospitals and emergency departments report increased incidences of attempted suicide, while psychiatrists, psychologists and other mental health professionals report a significant increase in patients

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complaining about depression.

The team at Cortijo Care is very well prepared for this and can help you get through this difficult time. This season, if you feel you are struggling, don’t worry, you are not alone.

Factors that influence mental health at Christmas: • Excessive commercialisation of Christmas, with the focus on gifts and the emphasis on ‘perfect’ social activities.

Pressure from society to produce ‘bigger and better’ everything (i.e. presents, food, etc). There is particular pressure on low earners.

• Expectations for social gatherings with family, friends and acquaintances with whom you would rather not spend time.

• Bereavement and loss Christmas can feel lonely for those who have lost a loved one.

You are expected to be happy.

This can actually cause a deeper sense of loneliness.

• New Year’s Resolutions.

• Disappointments for children not getting what they wanted.

Addiction during the holidays: The Christmas and New Year period is always a difficult time for someone suffering from an addiction. Many will make the resolution to not drink again, as they do not yet realise that it is no longer a choice for them.

The only ‘choice’ is recovery, to get help and learn to understand their addiction.

Alcoholism is often a family disease, meaning its effects are not self-contained or isolated to just the affected person. In fact, for every individual living with alcoholism, there are six or more people who are also impacted by the disease.

Therefore, a family who has a

loved one suffering from addiction will also be affected by the illness during Christmas.

Eating disorders: For most people, highlights of the holidays include the food and sitting down to enjoy a traditional meal. Yet, for someone suffering from an eating disorder, this will bring stress, anxiety and fear. It is also a time of year when family and friends may visit, and recent weight-loss will be noticed and difficult questions asked. Coping with Christmas involves some preparation and an understanding heart. There are ways in which you can develop coping strategies, which will reduce the amount of stress you will feel. At Cortijo Care we specialise in eating disorders and can help you get through this challenging period.

Tips on coping: • If you suffer from an eating

disorder, talk over your meal plan with someone, ideally a professional if you are currently under somebody’s care. If you are spending time with family and friends share this plan with someone you trust so they can help you stick to it.

• Decide ahead of time how long you can tolerate a family gathering. At the end of that period leave and feel good about taking care of yourself.

• Don’t accept any ideal or perfect representation of Christmas that the media or institutions push onto us. Lower your expectations. Try to focus on the now.

• Say no! Saying yes all the time, especially when you do not want to, can leave you feeling bitter and beleaguered. Loved ones will understand if you can’t involve yourself in everything.

• Make some time for yourself.

Spending just 20 minutes alone, without interruption, can help you regain control. Do things that are very special and important to you. You can only do the best you can.

Remember you don’t have to wait until you hit rock bottom; you can make a change at any time and Cortijo Care can help you take your first step.

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Your five-a-day diet could include pizza!

PIZZAS and Chinese takeaways could soon form part of a person’s ‘five-a-day’ diet.

The UK Department of Health is considering allowing foods that have at least one portion of fruit or veg to carry the government’s official fivea-day logo, meaning pizzas with ham and pineapple, or Chinese takeaways with veg components will count towards a healthy diet.

HEALTHY PIZZA: Part of your five-a-day?

The controversial decision would also include foods like baked beans, tinned soups, ready meals and

sausages. The five-a-day logo was launched by the Department of Health in 2003 to encourage healthier eating.

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THE Euro Weekly News is delighted to announce that the fabulous El Oceano Beach Hotel & Restaurant is now open throughout DECEMBER!!!

Following the success of another fantastic season the time is right, after five years of closing for this period, to extend the season into winter for those guests wanting a more relaxing laid back feel whilst enjoying the coast’s number one beachfront venue!!

Executive head chef, Paul Tugwell, who has been at the helm of El Oceano’s world class kitchen for the past two years, presenting impeccable dishes that will dazzle your palate, brings you a new winter menu featuring a selection of the ever popular a la carte dishes plus a few winter warmers.

If you have something to celebrate, it has to be El Oceano, with three-course festive group menus from 32.50€ and all inclusive menu and drinks packages from 60€ throughout the December period!!

Don’t risk disappointment, book now on 952 587 550 or info@oceanohotel.com.

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Longhorn del Sol steak tasting event this Saturday from 1pm!

LONGHORN DEL SOL steak and burger restaurant, your number one choice for quality gourmet dishes, awarded by TripAdvisor the ‘Certificate of Excellence’ for 2014!

Achieving this prestigious award makes the owner of the restaurant Claus very happy, because this praise is based solely on the opinions of guests enjoying the quality of food and ambience at Longhorn.

Claus could not be more proud of what he and his welcoming staff have achieved.

With the corresponding energy and a reinforced kitchen team, the winter season has already begun at Longhorn.

Come along to a very SPECIAL EVENT this Saturday! Longhorn Steak tasting on Saturday December 13, from 1pm to 4pm.

Come along to Longhorn in the

We serve you the finest Sherries of the Jerez based Bodega Lustau, a ‘Limited Edition’ Rioja and an olive oil of the highest class.

The flat fee of € 15 includes all food and beverages. Space is limited so please reserve your space!!

STEAK TASTING: Your number one choice for quality dishes. beautiful whitewashed town of Benelmadena Pueblo to try some of the best meats from northern Spain and Argentina. We grill the meat in front of our guests with a small Steakhouse Grill. With a top heat of 800° the meat gets a gorgeous, appetizing caramelized crust on the outside and yet stays pink and luscious on the inside. An amazing taste sensation experience!

Opening times for Longhorn during the winter months: Monday - Tuesday - Friday Saturday 18:30h - 23h, Sunday 13h - 22h Closed on Wednesday and Thursday Come and beat those winter blues with the warmth, taste and welcome of Longhorn del Sol! Longhorn del Sol, c/San Miguel, 29639 Benalmadena Pueblo Tel 952 569 995 info@longhorn-del-sol.com www.longhorn-del-sol.com www.facebook.com/LonghornPueblo

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Restaurante Mira RESTAURANTE Miraflores is a popular and friendly restaurant on the Costa del Sol. Whether you’re thinking of a romantic meal for two, a family outing, a gathering

of friends, a meal for a special event or a big celebration, this restaurant located in the MirafloresRiviera del Sol urbanisation in Mijas Costa, Malaga is the perfect place to head

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aflores for perfect dining for as it offers something for all occasions.

The experienced, friendly and approachable waiting and bar staff are always available and happy to do everything they can to make your meal all the more enjoyable from start to finish.

Their superb outdoor area includes a large dining terrace, lovely gardens and a play area guaranteed to keep the children happy for hours, the combination of which makes for a perfect and relaxed al fresco dining experience for those sunny winter days.

Indoor dining areas include the beautifully decorated function rooms for private events and a bar/dining area with an open fireplace providing extra comfort and luxurious warmth during the colder months.

Great, free entertainment is frequently provided including live music played

OUTDOOR AREA: Includes a large dining terrace. by a number of artists and Miraflores is always happy to work with customers and lend their expertise to plan and arrange special private events such as weddings, christenings, anniversary parties, company parties, etc.

There are special menus and entertainment planned for Christmas lunch and New Year’s Eve which aim to make these celebrations

even more enjoyable.

For information on events and special menus please contact the management team for more detail on 662 946 734 or visit the restaurant.

Restaurante Miraflores, Carretera de Cadiz km.199, Urbanización Miraflores-Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa, Málaga.

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Just doing things the Mumtaz way…

WHEN it comes to an Indian meal on the Costa del Sol no restaurant has been around for longer than the Mumtaz in Puerto Banus.

And the reason for that is quite simple - exceptional food, attentive service and a wonderful atmosphere.

It is 33 years since the restaurant first opened its doors, and that longevity speaks volumes. For the customers who go time and time again it is not all about the quality of the food though, it is the knowledge that they will get that famous Mumtaz style of food every time.

Their experienced chefs, who specialise in northern Indian food, are all trained in the Mumtaz way of cooking, no matter their experience.

Juan Jimenez, who has been the face of the restaurant for 22 years and greets customers as the Maitre d’ explained that the Mumtaz has a special philosophy that is behind its success.

He said: “If you ask people about their favourite food they always want it to be ‘like mother makes.’ To them how mum cooks a dish is the best way, and that is what they want.

“Well, with our customers it is the same. They want their dishes cooked the Mumtaz way. If we have a new chef they have to cook that way. If they do a different style it doesn’t matter how good it is, it is not what our customers want. It is vital to have that consistency with the food.

“We have many customers who have been coming for years and years and they come for a good reason - they like our food the way it is. If we give them a Chicken Tikka Masala that is done a different way they would soon say, very nice, but it is not cooked the Mumtaz way.”

To that end, the chefs prepare everything themselves, including the all important spice mixes like garam masala they use. That is no mean feat in itself and quite a task as the spices first have to be roasted to just the right degree to take off the ‘raw’ edge and enhance the flavour before being ground and sieved to ensure a fine powder results. Get that wrong and the food can seem

MUMTAZ TEAM: Efficient and friendly. JUAN JIMENEZ (right) gritty and over roast the spices and it can taste burnt. But the effort and attention to detail is worth it when you taste the food.

The spices give a variety of subtle tastes which blend and

come together in a final dish that is bursting with flavour. That care is taken with every dish on the menu. The starters are

perfect, the mains delicious, and the home-made desserts are to die for.

Juan added that attention to detail is part of the philosophy behind the beautifully decorated restaurant which sits on the frontline of Puerto Banus overlooking the luxury super yachts.

From the quality ingredients they buy the jumbo prawns really are jumbo - to the selection of wine to go with the meal, everything is thought through.

Juan even goes on regular refresher courses at top vineyards to ensure he has the most up-todate knowledge on wines.

And also top of the agenda at any good restaurant is the selection of the right staff. “They have to be efficient and friendly.

We have a year-round staff as the core of our waiting brigade, but come the summer we obviously have to take on more. But I use the same criteria for the seasonal staff as for the permanent staff. I either have to know them or their families, and I make sure they are approachable and friendly before I take anyone on.”

It is that approach that has led to many celebrity guests over the years including Joe Cocker and Frank Bruno, but on that Juan remains tight lipped.

He said: “Customers want discretion, they do not want to be hassled and have people taking photos of them, and I would not talk about any of our clients.”

These are just some of the factors that have kept the Mumtaz at the top of the tree for 33 years, but of course the main attraction is, and always will be, the food.

There is certainly plenty of choice with 60 dishes on the menu, with many favourites included and Tandoori specialities.

There is a warm Mumtaz welcome waiting for all their customers, new and old, so what are you waiting for?

Get along now for superb food in a wonderful atmosphere. Tel: 952 812 090.

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A little bit of Britain inland MOATY’S Fish & Chip Restaurant and Takeaway is a gem in the heart of Alhaurin el Grande and is fast becoming more than a chippy by bringing a little bit of Britain to inland Costa del Sol. Under new management from June this year, Jayne has strived to keep what Moaty’s is known for, quality food, excellent customer care and friendly service. Originally established in 2000, each of the three previous owners have placed their own touch to the menu and Jayne is no different by introducing a midweek roast, daily specials, fresh bakes and now clients are free to browse the net whilst relaxing with use of the courtesy WiFi. All future generations should have the chance to enjoy fish and chips as it is a mainstay of the British way of life, so Moaty’s only uses sustainable North Atlantic Cod, sourced for its quality and taste, cooked in their own lactose free batter and fried in animal free fat, so the batter becomes a beautiful crispy shell, to nuggets of soft white fish cooked in a fully functioning fish and chip fryer for that authentic

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taste. Haddock and roe are also firm British favourites so have sneaked onto the menu in recent times.

Moaty’s is about more than just fish; they offer a full menu to suit all palates and is open early for breakfasts and snacks moving onto light meals, lunches and evening service. If time is short you can opt for a takeaway and with a quick phone call you can pre-order so it is ready when you arrive.

Christmas will soon be here and Moaty’s is making it easy, opening Christmas and Boxing Day from 9 till 1, so while the kitchen is a hive of activity you can relax and enjoy a cooked

breakfast or simply a coffee and a sandwich. Christmas dinner is available December 16, 18, 20 and 22 for those with visiting family, served in their large restaurant, but booking is advisable.

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HAVING the festive season almost upon us is the time when if our insurances are due we try and cut back or at least budget.

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Christmas shopping? Cardland store now open in Fuengirola!

AT Cardland, our concept is simple! We aim to bring the top-selling branded cards, gifts, party-wear and gift wrap to the consumer at permanently low prices.

In doing so we provide our customers with an unrivalled choice of great value, branded greeting cards, making us a onestop shopping destination for the customer who seeks value, or is looking for that “something” a little bit more special.

In achieving this objective, we only stock the newest and most innovative designs and trends from the UK’s biggest publishers.

Following on from the

UNRIVALLED CHOICE: Great value, branded greeting cards, gifts, party-wear, gift wrap and so much more... opening of our store on Main Street Gibraltar, Cardland are pleased to announce that our new overseas stores are now open at Parque Miramar Fuengirola (next to

Iceland) and also our ‘Simply Christmas’ concept store at Costasol Commercial centre (Carrefour) Torremolinos. We don’t close early, either, and will be open from 10am-9pm

every day in the lead-up to Christmas, including Sundays.

Shopping in one of our stores, you can expect to find an unrivalled selection of quality and value

greeting cards starting from only 99c, an impressive range of gifts for all occasions, the largest selection of gift bags and wrapping paper on the coast, and a co-

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Christmas crackers at amazing prices, roll wrap, a massive selection of Christmas boxed cards, and a fantastic range of merchandise and cards from this year’s biggest craze, Disney’s Frozen.

Our friendly uniformed staff are customer service focused and always look forward to serving you.

Don’t forget to join us on Facebook where we will announce all our new store openings throughout 2015, in-store promotions, job opportunities and latest news. enq@card-land.co.uk www.card-land.co.uk

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THE Age Care Association invited their clients to a festive Christmas lunch held at the Tamisa Golf Hotel.

More than 80 members of the local English speaking community attended, along with British Consul Charmaine Arbouin.

Syd Weldon, the President of Age Care, welcomed all guests and introduced the Welfare Leaders, David and Suzie Malt from Calahonda, and Gina Foster from Benalmadena.

Entertainment was provided by Martin Joseph and singers from the Salon Varietes theatre group.

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DONATION: A cheque for €500 was presented.

Age Concern operate a telephone service called Lifeline.

This gives the individual a direct point of contact with the

Lions in the Xmas spirit

THE La Cala Lions began the Christmas Season in great style at restaurant Oceano. With good food and music in the company of many friends it was a great beginning to the coming season. President Anne Bowles said: “We would like to thank everyone who has supported us during this year.”

charity. The telephone number is 650 163 928.

For more information: acesteponaymanilva@a geconcern-espana.org or visit - acespana.org.

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AUDITIONS for the Old Time Music Hall are at Salon Varietes on Sat December 13 at 11am.

Sian Hopkins on 661 544 074. Dates: Feb 6 to 10.

T.I.M.S. A Christmas Concert

By Pete Woodall The International Music Society T.I.M.S. will

perform their annual Christmas charity concert at non-denominational Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre in Fuengirola on Monday, December 15.

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A big thanks to CAP CAP (Charity and Pleasure) a non-profit making organisation whose members come together for pleasure and to raise money for good causes, made a donation of €500 to Age Concern Estepona and Manilva.

The donation will be used for the benefit of older people who need help and advice from Marbella to San Roque.

The cheque was accepted by Eileen Dry, from Age Concern.

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The €6 entry charge includes a drink and a tapa with the proceeds going to Lux Mundi.

Gilly on 952 573 983.

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Christmas presents for your gardener Dick Handscombe

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By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

DESIGNING, constructing, planting and maintaining continues to be one of the most frequent hobbies for expatriates coming to Spain to retire or sometimes an essential, reluctant activity for those who came to Spain to work full time.

Some do the gardening themselves while others use outside help for more strenuous difficult jobs, such as pruning large trees.

So, what gifts would be welcomed for Christmas, Three Kings Day or a winter birthday?

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There is a considerable amount of pruning to do in most Spanish gardens and most is concentrated into the months of January and February.

Good short and long extendable pruners with sharp blades and ergonomic design to reduce the effort required.

2. TerraCottem is an invaluable soil improvement gel and it has saved many a plant during the recent, year-long drought.

The product is useful for trees, shrubs, and annual flowering plants, including vegetables.

3. In general mattocks are more convenient tools than forks and spades for most digging, rock moving and weeding jobs on Spanish soils. Agricultural co-operatives often have

GREEN GIFTS: A wheelbarrow or unusual plant. good displays of small medium and large bladed mattocks to choose from.

4. A book such as ‘Living well from our garden Mediterranean style’ to help understand which garden plants have health benefits.

5. Someone to help prune giant trees whether ancient oaks, pines, olive or carob trees.

6. A wheelbarrow with a bouncy wheel, especially if your garden is terraced and you have steps.

7. A growing table on which to build up a collection of small plants or grow salad vegetables.

8. An unusual plant such as a Hand of Budda or Allah variety of lemon, Latin Botanical name Citrus medica var sarcodactylis, which has amazingly shaped fruits with more flavour than many normal lemons for cooking and making infusions. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com

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Modern-day A stress-free pets go digital Christmas ARE you a modern pet owner? If so, it is likely you have made your pets go digital, and are pampering your pooches.

According to research carried out for GoCompare by Vision Critical, nearly one million UK pet owners have created an online profile for their pet on sites like Facebook, a practice known as ‘social petworking.’

And Skype’s Pet Brand Ambassador, Paris Permenter, uses the online video/phone service to stay in touch with her dogs and has even published special Skyping tips for pet owners.

To tune in to the modern digitally-minded pet owner a new website has been launched to give owners training tips for their animals.

Clickety Clips is a new concept in online video resource designed with the modern ‘time-poor’ dog owner in mind. “They want pets who can be treated as members of the family,” said founder Vicky Carne, who added: “This new digital generation of owners is looking for help and insights delivered in a way that fits with their smart technology and demanding lives.”

Vicky explained: “Modern dog owners want to learn on the go. They want information they can access and consume easily, on a smartphone or tablet, at a time that suits them.

“They visit the vet and seek advice and may well sign their dog up for puppy classes. But they also want ready access to different approaches and ideas to help them make decisions about everything from training to treats, from physical health to their pets’ mental wellbeing.”

“Plus, there is a lot of research out there that shows that people enjoy video and find it a great way to absorb information, including new skills. Two-thirds of people describe themselves as visual learners and 100 million internet users watch online videos every day.”

Research from Pets At Home discovered 66 per cent of owners will spend the same amount, or even more, on their pet than they would on a partner at Christmas.

If that is not enough, according to Petplan, over half of us would include a pet in our will, as they are seen as an extension of the family unit and many owners are concerned for their welfare after they’re gone.

for your cat CHRISTMAS is a stressful time for most cats, except for the very laid-back ones.

Strangers coming into the home, small children, loud noises from guests and TVs, unusual smells from Christmas trees and holly and mistletoe, unusual food, etc, can all have an effect.

If you have a nervous cat, give it a room it can retreat to, with litter tray, food and water. If it wants to come down and join the fun, let it. If not, leave it be.

Give your cat the choice. If it is very nervous install a Feliway diffuser in the room, starting a week before Christmas.

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visiting dogs, even if they live with a familiar dog. In this case make sure the cat is shut away from the dog so that they never have to come face to face.

After all this is your cat’s home, and it deserves to feel safe.

Chocolate is poisonous both to cats and dogs.

Grapes and raisins are poisonous to dogs and probably to cats, too.

Turkey and chicken

FESTIVE FEAR: Visitors and noise can scare cats. bones can get stuck in the throat or wound the stomach. Alcohol will lead to accidents like falling off shelves, or, if

a lot is taken, it can kill. It is not funny to give a cat alcohol: it is cruel.

Therefore, shut away all food. Or shut away the cat.

After all, you don’t want to go into the kitchen and find cat nibble marks on the turkey.

String that ties up a turkey may be half swallowed.

NEVER pull it out.

Ring the emergency vet service and take their advice. This also applies to tapes, strings or anything that may end up half in and half out at either end. Just yanking can cause serious injury.

Long-term sitters located for Windsor and Wentworth

By Lamia Walker of HousesitMatch SAM and Pete, a professional couple from

Cambridgeshire, decided to give up their jobs, their lovely home and garden in a pretty English village, to volunteer abroad for six months.

A brave mid-career move perhaps, to leave safe, comfortable jobs in these uncertain times. But what to do with their cats?

When Sam first suggested doing more of what they enjoyed on their holidays - volunteering in Uganda at an educational charity - Pete was

reluctant at first.

“It was not about giving up work necessarily, I am a self-employed plumber and can take my business with me. It was mainly about our 10-year-old cats, Windsor and Wentworth. We’ve had them as long as we’ve been married and we wanted them cared for safely at home. We knew there must be a solution and one Friday we Googled home care for pets and came across HouseSit

Match.com.

“During the weekend we had registered, posted a profile and already had enquiries about people wanting to house-sit for us from all over the world.

Now we can travel to Uganda, having chosen the people who will care for our home and our furry family.”

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Animalcouriers: The latest developments regarding the transportation of pets

THE team at Animalcouriers like to keep their customers informed of any regulations or laws for the transportation of animals.

Enforced in January 2012, TRACES enables animal movements through different countries to be tracked.

TRACES is necessary for pets that are: • Being rehomed to a new owner in another country including pets moving from breeder to breeder/friend to friend/ breeder to new owner.

• Relocating with their owner to an EU country and travelling more than five days before or after their owner.

This must be recorded onto the electronic tracking system TRACES by a vet in the departure country a day or two before the pet leaves.

TRANSPORTING PETS: A TRACES certificate is needed.

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We are expecting to have a high number of dogs and cats travelling on TRACES certificates; we are TRACES compliant and are able to assist our clients when they need a certificate.

Please contact the team at Animalcouriers if you need to find out more about TRACES or any other regulation. We are always happy to help.

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3DYOUKNOW, who offer 3D scanning and printing are based in Benalmádena, Málaga. They scan images of people or objects to edit and then print into a 3D object with their 3D printers.

You can also send them a design and they’ll print it into a 3D model! How about a 3D model of a beloved family member or pet as a great and unusual Christmas present?

3Dyouknow can turn any design on a computer into a real 3D item. They also upload real objects and items such as people onto the computer by scanning them to allow them to then print a 3D replica. The possibilities are endless with uses suitable for architecture, health, decoration, collecting, replacing mechanical parts, advertising, fashion, art, aviation, and sailing, there are even 3D printers in space to print parts that break on space stations.

3Dyouknow are experimenting with different designs and materials which they hope will soon allow them to print

but they have vast experience in printing busts, figures and objects in 3D. “We’re trying to introduce the 3D revolution which is happening in other parts of the world into Andalucía.”

“We have special offers depending on quantities ordered. If the client requires more than one design a single printing process can be used to reduce final product costs. “ 3Dyouknow are open from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday but of course the online service has no time limits, you can view the amazing possibilities available on the website or email 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to discuss your requirements.

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3D models of babies from 3D ultrasound scans. There are no limits to the possibilities of 3D model work!

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WILL the Americaninspired economic war against Russia drag the European Union into the abyss of isolation and deepening austerity?

This week, Russia, fed up with procrastination from Brussels, abandoned its South Stream gas project.

Cheap gas destined for Western Europe is to be diverted to Turkey and elsewhere.

Russia responded to earlier EU sanctions by turning east and closing the biggest deal ever recorded across a boardroom table. There will always be markets for energy supplies.

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eagerly awaited windfall, are horrified.

Hugo Kyselka, head of the Czech gas company, came straight to the point.

“Cancellation of the South Stream gas pipeline spells disaster for the Baltic States, as well as Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary and Austria. The latter are the four nations through which this vital artery would have traversed.

Bulgaria is set to lose thousands of jobs and €400 million each year from lost royalties.”

The Czech CEO added: “They have made a huge blunder and caused real damage to European energy security.”

Similar concerns have been expressed by others affected, primarily Hungary and Serbia. Is it a blunder or treachery by the EU/American placemen?

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JOHN KERRY: In Brussels to discuss sanctions. lost trade is unlikely to be easily replaced after issues relating to Ukraine are settled. The stupid half of Europe, you call it

the European Union if you will, increases its isolation.

Exuberant America are now set to supply the EU with more expensive

energy alternatives.

Hugo Kyselka quite rightly said: “Brussels has proved it is not interested in the needs of ordinary European people, but only its political aims. It has begun a very risky game with the voters’ trust.”

This is where I part company with the gentleman. The Ukraine is Europe’s biggest country.

A significant part of Ukraine elected to separate itself from the Western-backed, baseball bat regime in Kiev. What did Brussels do? It ratcheted up a war against the five million opt-out population of Ukraine.

If unelected grey suits of Brussels will do that to dissenting peoples in Ukraine they will think nothing of doing so in Spain, France and elsewhere. Protest: think Prague, Budapest 1956,

Leipzig, Gdansk shipyards.

This week, US Secretary of State, John Kerry, will arrive in Brussels to set out the agenda for more EU sanctions against the Russian Federation. The EU does far more trade with Russia than does America.

It will be the people of the EU member states who suffer as Brussels rubber stamps Washington DC demands.

Meanwhile, NATO, America’s military fist, increases its presence on the borders of Russia.

Whilst the US and EU pour arms into Ukraine to use against Ukrainians in Eastern Ukraine, Russian aid truck convoys, the ninth as I write, pour in thousands of tons of food, blankets, medical supplies and clothing to the distressed dissenters of Donbas.

This says it all for me.

Rajoy reaps what he sowed in Cataluña Cassandra Nash

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PAIN’S president Mariano Rajoy said that no-one could speak for Cataluña and that’s where the problem lies.

Catalans are Catalans first, not Spanish, and they don’t want Rajoy or anybody outside the region speaking over their heads.

This doesn’t necessarily mean that they all want to split from Spain, but outside the region all the old historic fears resurface once independence is mentioned.

Every coin in Franco’s time bore the legend “One, Great and Free” and it’s not accidental that the word “One” came first. There is a tendency outside bilingual regions to fear that Spain will fall apart if nationalism is given its head.

If Cataluña’s 2010 Statute conceding more autonomy had gone ahead, possibly none of this would have happened. Instead it

MARIANO RAJOY: Old objections haunt him in government. was met with handwringing horror and diluted by an appeal from the PP, then in opposition, that was upheld by the Constitutional Tribunal.

Sins come home to roost, they say, and old objections come back to haunt leaders of the opposition when they find themselves in government. Rajoy must be kicking himself now.

Bolts and stable HEALTH minister Ana Mato finally got her marching orders.

Not for her uncertain grasp on the Ebola crisis but owing to fallout from the Gurtel corruption case.

Mato is not directly implicated in Gurtel, nor is she a suspect, but her ex-husband Jesus Sepulveda was allegedly up to his neck in it when he was mayor of Pozuelo de Alarcon (Madrid).

Pablo Ruz, the investigating judge handling the Gurtel case maintained that she “personally profited” from the spoils of Sepulveda’s corrupt transactions.

Her tangential involvement via her ex was no bombshell and was common knowledge, with Mato always claiming she was unaware of her husband’s dealings.

She had to go before she could sully Rajoy’s set-piece speech in the corruption debate the day after the summons.

After all, it would not have done to see her sitting beside him on the equivalent of the Commons’ front bench, the “banco azul”.

Heaven forbid voters could suspect there was sleaze in high places.

Someone to watch over us A MEMBER of Spain’s General Council of Judicial Power (GCJP) was found entering Spain from Andorra with €9,600, rather too much for legality.

It was from her mother to

buy Christmas presents, the unfortunately named Merce Pigem explained.

She has since resigned for the good of the GCJP but it does raise the question of who watches the watchers.

Not that this is a purely 21st century question, as Juvenal once asked: “Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?”

And that was a long, long time ago.

Seal of approval PODEMOS applauded Pope Francis when he addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

There is even a photo of Pablo Iglesias, the newly named general secretary of what is now a party, on his feet and clapping.

That could win him some votes in directions where he would never have thought of looking.

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CLASSICAL music lovers can enjoy a special New Year’s concert at the John Mackintosh Hall theatre on January 4. Two concerts will be held featuring The European Sinfonietta. The first will be a children’s matinee at 5pm and the second for adults at 8pm. Tickets for the matinee are £7 for children, £10 for adults, and tickets for the 8pm concert are £20. For info call 20075669.

IT will be party time in Gibraltar on New Year’s Eve with a number of entertaining celebrations helping to ring in the New Year. From 10pm until 3am, Casemates Square is the place to be, with live DJs, music groups and the all-important countdown and fireworks display bidding a warm welcome to 2015.

Everybody is invited to join in the party.

Spain at fault for pollution THE Gibraltar Government has welcomed Spain’s admission that it is responsible for the sewage pollution at Western Beach.

Spanish authorities admitted to the European Commission that inadequate maintenance of the collecting system and the pumping stations, as well as some ‘uncontrolled’ inputs of waste water from houses in La Linea to the rain water collecting system, are responsible for the pollution.

“The Commission had frequently enquired as to whether the source of the pollution was in Gibraltar, but the Government of Gibraltar always refuted such a suggestion and indicated to the Commission all evidence pointed towards Spain as being the source,” said a government statement.”

Spain has confirmed “municipalities in Campo de Gibraltar had recently signed an agreement with a subsidiary of the Spanish Public Works Ministry to find and remove any waste water from the rain water collecting system and ensure regular monitoring at the discharge points”.

Boney M hit town FANS of legendary disco band Boney M will be delighted to hear that they will be playing live at the ‘Winter Party in Town’ on December 20. The group - with original Maizie Williams - will be performing old classics such as Brown Girl in the Ring, Mary’s Boy Child, and Rivers of Babylon. Starting at 1.30pm at Casemates Square it will also feature local band Trio, local DJs and dance groups.

No open sky for Gibraltar GIBRALTAR has been excluded from a European Union ‘Open Skies’ plan after Spain kicked up a fuss.

Of the 28 members of the European Union Council which were voting on the plan, only Britain voted against.

Spanish Public Works and Transport Minister Ana Pastor had argued for the exclusion of Gibraltar airport from the initiative, which aims to merge national air corridors allowing shorter flight paths and reduced costs and carbon dioxide emissions.

Pastor threatened to veto the new regulations if they were applied to the British colony, claiming that it affected Spain.

Robert Goodwill, British under secretary of state for transport, declared: “There is absolutely no reason at all for Gibraltar to be

GIBRALTAR AIRPORT: Spain kicked up a fuss over plans. excluded from continuing to participate in these measures.”

The Italian leaders taking their turn as head of the council

finally suggested delaying application of the regulations until Spain and Britain reach an agreement as a compromise.

Let’s all get home safely for Christmas CHRISTMAS parties, meeting old friends for dinner, family gettogethers - they all generally have one thing in common: alcohol.

With the holiday season currently under way, the Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP) has launched its annual anti drink driving campaign with the message: ‘Let’s ALL get HOME for Christmas.’

The central theme of this year’s message is to make drivers aware it is not just their own Christmas that

could be ruined by driving while drunk, but Christmas for others too. A drinkrelated accident could not only have serious repercussions for the driver and their family, but for other road users and families too.

The RGP wants everybody to get home for Christmas safely, including emergency services personnel who should be enjoying the holiday with their families instead of attending to drivers involved in drink driving accidents.

Awareness campaigns in the past have been successful and instances of drink driving are lower than in previous years, as local drivers become more aware of the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol. There have only been three instances of drink-related driving accidents this year, none of them serious.

That being said, the RGP still detects an average of four intoxicated drivers each month.

Brussels has told Spain and Britain they must negotiate to reach a satisfactory solution to their differences.

Gibraltar was originally excluded from the Single European Sky project when it began in 2004, but following the 2006 Cordoba Agreement between London, Madrid and the Gibraltarian government, Spain agreed to stop seeking the exclusion of Gibraltar airport from EU aviation measures.

Spanish Exterior Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo decided to return to Spain’s previous position in 2012 as he considered that the agreed joint use of Gibraltar airport never happened and claimed it was built on an area illegally occupied since the 19th century and not included in the Treaty of Utrecht.

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Easing foreign investment AN online platform is being set up to help foreigners invest in Spanish property.

The idea is to link notaries in different countries, which will make it easier to complete crossborder transactions.

The platform was announced at a conference in London and is supported by the European Land Registry Association (ELRA) as well as registries in Spain, Portugal, Holland, England and Wales.

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As cheap as it’s going to get SPANISH property is unlikely to ever be as cheap as it is now, according to an industry expert.

The glut of hundreds of thousands of new or recently built homes on the books of Spanish banks has meant huge price reductions as they seek to shift them, and once this current stock of distressed properties is sold, it’s unlikely that “we’ll ever see these prices again.”

Mark Stucklin of the Spanish Property Insight website, said, for the last year, “it has been possible to buy new property in Spain for less than it costs to build.

“Such low prices are a once-in-a-cycle situation that will not be repeated again, at least not until the next boom and bust, which could take decades.”

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He explained that banks are offering deep discounts as it is the only way to sell off much of the distressed properties on their books, and after seven years of crisis, they have written off enough to be able to sell below replacement costs.

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THE Spanish Costas and islands as a backdrop to the Christmas season are, it’s fair to say, not quite the traditional settings for the wintery holiday known as the most wonderful time of the year.

Palm trees, beaches and blue skies are not normally the first things that spring to mind when thinking of Christmas. Most expats living in Spain - particularly those from northern Europe - would think of Christmas as a time to wrap up in winter woollies, listen to cheesy Christmas tunes on the radio, spend an inordinate amount of time in the pub, indulge in some last minute shopping, and stuff yourself silly on ham and turkey. A James Bond movie and a bit of Willy Wonka and Christmas is complete.

Given the weather, Christmas in Spain is undoubtedly different, but in many areas it can be as different or as familiar as you want it to be. Spanish Christmas traditions are unique, but due to the large amount of expats living in the country - particularly on the Costas - northern European traditions are slowly beginning to be incorporated into the season, making it a bit more homely for those who spend Christmas here.

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FESTIVE LIGHTS: Malaga during the Christmas period.

In the UK, for example, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are the biggest days of the holiday season. In Spain, not so much.

However, a lot of bars and restaurants will put on traditional Christmas dinner menus to cater for the large amount of expats seeking a more familiar meal. If you’re cooking at home, you can find plenty of shops that will provide all the necessary ingredients for a northern European-style

Christmas dinner in Spain. And while everything back home is shut, in Spain you can pop out for a drink after dinner if you feel so inclined, as most bars are open on Christmas Day. For Spaniards, the biggest two days of the holiday season are January 5 and 6 the Three King’s festival - which means that once you have enjoyed your more traditional Christmas, you can do it all

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January 5 sees cities and towns across the country grind to a halt, with extravagant processions of floats carrying men dressed as the three kings, throwing sweets to kiddies in the crowd.

That night, the pressies are left under the tree and January 6 is the day when gifts are exchanged, as opposed to December 25.

And if you’re a person that enjoys New Year’s festivities, then Spain is definitely the country to be in. New Year’s Eve is a huge party in Spain, with almost every plaza and street in the country packed with revellers as they countdown to midnight, sing, dance, eat grapes and drink Champagne.

Christmas in Spain, though a little different from home, is still a magical time of the year. Given the large amount of expats who call Spain home, things really aren’t that different, except perhaps the weather (‘chilly’ is about as cold as it gets).

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ACE OF SHADES - All colours available. Urbanisations catered for, electric and manual operation, also recover service available, largest selection of colours and designs on the coast. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.es (101730)

www.costabouncingcastles.co m 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)

EUROFITTERS. Complete reforms, competitive prices. Fully legal, 20 years’ experience.

Call 674 831 674 / 952 449 178 (234540)

EL TALLER DE MENIA SC: we restore furniture, antiques, works of art. Free quotes, www.meniarestauracion.com 610 830 740 (229955)

BLINDS, awnings, mosquito screens, curtains, vast choice. All areas covered.

Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (224771)

BOUNCY CASTLES

PUERTO BANUS - Moorings for rent. 8, 12 & 15 metres.

662 379 483 (226296) PUERTO BANUS - Moorings wanted to buy. 00324 7381 5789 (226296)

BOOKS

CONCRETE - OZBUILD, Specialist imprinted concrete.

Reseals, repairs, brickwork, tiling, plastering, screeding.

11 years in Spain. Competitive prices, quality finish. 952 426 074 / 606 745 920 / www.ozbuildspain.com GENERAL BUILDER. Tiling, plastering, painting, electrician, plumber, carpentry. Reasonable prices. 952 662 745 / 635 913 885 (References available) (226283) SWIFT MULTISERVICES. All aspects of building works undertaken with over 30 years’ experience. Professional, trustworthy & reliable. Call 674 845 852 (229932)

DAMP PROOFING DR DAMP leaking roofs, damp walls, all mould cured. All work guaranteed. Call 689 515 558 (215594)

PLASTERING PLASTERING, rendering, dry lining, coving, suspended ceilings. Fitted kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. All work guaranteed. 689 515 558 (215594) 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 ‘No-Holes’ pool fencing system in the world suitable for rentals. Tel 952 810 443, info@lifeguardfence.com (226434) BUSINESS FOR SALE. Own domestic production of popular liquid. Webshop and 3 physical shops. Good earnings potential. Easy to run. Very large & loyal customer base.

619 717 310 (230530) INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. Restaurant/bar. Trading for 10 years in La Mairena, Elviria with a current tenant. Offers for 435,000€. 666 737 701 (228732) BUYING or Selling a Business?

Contact Spain’s leading Business Broker, ‘Business Broker Spain.’ Free consultation and Assessment. Tel: 617 062 421 (229626) RECESSION PROOF BUSINESS. Is Your Dream to Work from Home? This is a hugely successful global company now offering a ground floor opportunity here in Europe.

For full details please go to www.getantiaging.com or call 644 383 708 (229097) DISTRIBUTORS wanted for launch of new product line in Spain (see page 75). www.beverages.promobrutt.e u. Tel 616 532 326 (230496) LOOK! “21 Years, 24 Countries & Still Growing” Expanding in your area of Spain & UK Are you Self Motivated?

Would you like to be part of it? G e t p a i d e v e r y t i m e people pay their bills! Interested?… Call 952 493 486. (225600)

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.PLRWATCHES.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 (228709) 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@vpcltd.co.uk (225607) 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)

CARS FOR SALE

BUY & SELL CD and DVD collections large or small. TC will buy them all.

Telephone 652 072 600 (230538) SUPERPOOL EST. 1985.

Pool tables on profit share.

Now in for Xmas, domestic pool tables, 2 & 3 piece pool and snooker cues with cases.

Tel 629 530 233 - www.super poolspain.com (225746) 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)

CAR HIRE CAR HIRE long & short term, no extras www.acecarhire.co.

Tel 634 029 878 (225722) LONG term car hire from 249 euros per month - 952 564 912 - info@bluebearcarhire .com (230362) www.euroweeklynews.com

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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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.complete-carpentry.com (221146)

CHIMNEY SERVICES CHIMNEY SWEEP. Clean reliable professional. All types, special price for more than 1. Chris 608 337 497 (226437) T1 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.

Elimfamilyfellowship.com or call 951 912 525 or 952 446 627 (0)

CLASSES

MUSIC VIOLIN and piano lessons.

ABRSM exam decoration. Marbella 649 989 692 (228519) GUITAR LESSONS for beginners, crash course. Pop, rock, blues, ballads. Private classes Marbella. Otto 637 245 945

CLEANING SERVICES

COMMERCIAL PROP WAREHOUSE 500 square metres for sale or rent, El Pinillo, Torremolinos. 10 minutes from airport. 649 804 167 (230494)

COMPUTERS LAPTOP HELP LINE. Notebooks, netbooks and tablets repaired, software updates, Internet and email problems solved.

Refurbished laptops for sale. Web page designed and maintained. 952 564 274 / 677 702 501 (220138) COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED. Error messages fixed, viruses removed. Repairs and upgrades available.

Laptops in English. Kindle, iPad & Android help. One-toone training. Also, low cost, reliable internet TV solutions, even for slow connections. Experienced, reliable service.

Paul 630 652 338 / 952 493 859 (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.marbellacurtainde sign.com. Mary 675 813 348 (225720)

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)

DENTAL LABORATORY OVEN CLEANING, domestic, commercial, complete fittings, let professional do hard, dirty work, from 35€. 632 569 282 ovencleaningcostadelsol.com

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DOMESTIC Appliance repairs washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497 (228695)

DRAINAGE

DETECTIVES PRIVATE Detective, free preliminary meeting, full confidentiality. English spoken 632 515 570 (229200)

DOG TRAINING METS dog training club, Fuengirola. Glyn 605 121 831 / Jeff 692 832 250 (226464)

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)

FLOOR POLISHING

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

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

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)

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)

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)

ELECT INSTALLATION ALL electrical installation work and repairs. On the coast 12 years. All work guaranteed. Call Jim 652 023 012 (224846)

ELECTRICIANS ELECTRICIAN on coast for 11 years, repairs and installation, including boiler repairs. Call James 652 023 012 (224846)

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, fast and efficient service, free quotations and appraisals. Call 672 531 662 (230341)

JIB Graded Electrician. Homeintelligence, network-engineering etc. Loves a challenge! 602 494 347 (229025)

ENERGY CERTIFICATES MY ENERGY CERTIFICATE. Now legally required for ALL properties for sale or rent. Call +34 627 805 581 / info@myenergycertificate.com (234262)

GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@garden-professionals.com (228697) GARDENER for private homes, communities, tree pruning, pool maintenance, garden design. Specialist in water systems. Tel: 666 953 892 www.jardin-garden.es (220302)

GARDEN and pool maintenance. 9 euros per hour, monthly maintenance from 120 euros. References available. RICARDO 637 160 129 (225669)

GATES

ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired.

Free, no obligation quotation.

Call Colin - 636 394 641 (229069)

GENERAL SERIVICES

MAN 56, friendship with English speaking woman of similar age, like minded, sincere, good person. 619 805 714

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)

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 TAILOR made set, new electric caddy, beautiful bag. Selling cheap. 952 469 419. After 1pm. (234264)

HAIRDRESSERS

HEALTH & BEAUTY

TREE SURGEONS. No tree too tall, removal of dead palm trees and limbs, eco gardening, mulch and manure, fertilizer, palm pruning. 686 948 552 / 631 181 971. Facebook: Andres Jardinero Malaga (230359)

EXPRESS Metalwork Services.

Gates, grilles, rails and scissor gates. 952 590 748, 617 065 636. www.express-steel.com Facebook Express Metalwork (234423)

FRIENDSHIP

GLASS CURTAINS

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)

JUST FLOORS. Ceramics, wood/laminate, decking, patios & more. Supply & fit or fitting only service. 663 131 593 (224342)

FOR SALE

CLASSIFIEDS

GARDENER. Jose 683 342 104 (234251)

FLOORING

BS ELECTRICAL, Boletins, Rewires, Fault Finding, Endesa helpline, 33 years experience. Sean 952 961 108 / 669 070 011 / www.bselectrical.eu (222640) ELECTRICIAN 16th Edition BS7671 qualified, 25 years experience. Rewires, extra sockets, lights, fault finding etc. Contact electrician.in.spain@gmail.com.

Call Ian 650 151 569 (215809)

UPHOLSTERY and steam cleaning sofas, carpets etc…

JA Cleaning Services 626 357 955 (200771) CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST,RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (220839)

DOMESTIC APP REPAIRS

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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 (224391) 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)

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SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 - 608 977 260 www.masajessayan.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) ONGOING Self Development Weekend workshops 20142015! What you will learn will blow your mind away! I will teach you how to master your mind, emotions and much more... www.indigohealin gandtraining.com 717 150 366 (234642) SKIN Specialist. NHS registered. Treats all kinds of skin problems. Consultation 70 euros. Dr Eva, Fuengirola/Marbella. 664 747 267 / www.dermadelsol.com (228514) LIFE COACH - Counsellor Reiki - Hypnotherapist. In person or via Skype. Qualified in Neuro Linguistic Programming. www.indigohealingandtraining.com 717 150 366 (234642) ZAKS Hair, Nail & Beauty Studio, Urb. Playamarina / www.zaks.com.es. Tel 952 666 436 / 609 508 809 (234512)

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CLASSIFIEDS SHIATSU Treatments. All types of pain relief. 605 364 496 (223715)

BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX AND FILLERS From €95. Covers the Costa del Sol and inland. 609 347 086. www.beautifymemarbella.com (229705)

CHIROPRACTORS FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J. Shaegen, Specialised in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice. 652 291 224 www.bodywork.es (229729)

INTERPRETER

HOUSE & PET SITTING EXPERIENCED locals & residents taken early retirement.

Available for short & long sittings anywhere on the Costa del Sol. Michael 609 544 004 (224821)

INTERPRETER & TRANSLATOR. French, Spanish & English. 632 515 570 (229194)

LAWYER FUENGIROLA - SOLICITOR Legal Advising. Real Estate Purchase/Sale - Tax NIE/Residence. 670 756 228 smtrevor.lawyer@gmail.com (229956)

HOT TUBS / SPAS HOT TUBS, new, used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. 691 973 131 / 952 793 398 (229841)

LOANS

INSURANCE

HOLA CREDITO. Instant short term loans against your valuables. Quick, easy and always discreet. Tel 900 123 457 www.holacredito.com (224321)

CHIROPODISTS

LOANS AVAILABLE on all types of paintings, jewellery, watches, silver etc. Any condition. Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques & Jewellers shops extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola. Mobile 609 529 633. Tel: 952 588 795 (SE) (201522)

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DENTISTS NHS registered dentist in Fuengirola. Specialising in Zircon crowns, bridges etc. Free check up! www.nhclinicas.com 689 887 019 (225656)

MASSAGE 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 (234601) 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 (229641)

HOLIDAY LETS FREE LISTINGS for Holiday Rental Villas www.holidayfoot prints.com (221428)

HOME CLEARANCES WANTED FURNITURE & household items houses gardens garages cleared top prices paid fast reliable service 639 229 607 / 649 977 723 (224841) FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, cash waiting, reliable service. 678 808 837 (220839) 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)

INSURANCE

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24/7 LOCKSMITH 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)

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 (224882) T2

MAINTENANCE

ABBEYGATE INSURANCE Car insurance exclusive for expatriates, save up to 50%.

Find out about our price pledge on UK plated cars.

Home insurance from €50.

Tel: 952 893 380 (68259) EU INSURANCE DIRECT Extra Special Offers. Up to €50 cash back for car and home insurance (conditions apply) for new customers. For all your Insurance Needs and the Best Price and Best Cover in English, call Wendy on 952 830 843 / 676 098 464 email info@euinsurancedirect.com www.euinsurancedirect.com (225727)

INTERNET GET YOUR business noticed online! Make sure that expats in Spain can find your product, service, restaurant, bar or shop. Contact Spain’s newest and brightest online directory TODAY. Call 952 561 245 or email serena@eu roweeklynews.com for more details.

MARBLE FURNITURE MARBLE/GRANITE furniture, worktops or anything else made to measure. Call for more info 674 831 674 (234540)

MISCELLANEOUS WOODY´S LOS BOLICHES. Greeting Cards, mail to and from the UK. Worldwide courier and Passport renewals. All adverts taken forthe Euro Weekly News- display or classified. Open 9.00-2.00PM (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)

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MOSQUITO SCREENS ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.es (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a high quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (229090)

MOTORING

WANTED SPANISH PLATED CARS

INSTANT CASH SAMANTHA – GORDON

952 83 21 73 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com

BRAND NEW WILLERBY Siena 32m² home sited within a stylish gated community, 45 minutes from Malaga airport £19,995 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143) WILLERBY COTTAGE 28x10 sited in ‘La Serrana Hills’ of Pizarra, site open all year round, swimming pool, only £13,495. Want to view?

Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143)

24/7 MOBILITY Mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs, wheelchairs, walking frames, 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@mobilityscootersdi rectspain.com/ www.mo bilityscootersdirectspain. com. Tel 609581139 (201565)

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CAR SERVICES MECHANIC workshop & mobile. All work undertaken. ITVs done. Reasonable rates.

Prompt, reliable services 24/7.

620 020 232, 951 165 090 (225686) 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: transmat ic2005@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. brit mechanicspain@gmail. com (234614) AUTOMOTIVE Services, Mechanical and Electrical. ITVs, ABS, airbag faults. All makes and models inc. 4x4. AC Dave 622 252 570 (230558)

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FOR SALE CAR-ISMAS 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.robertsoncars-spain.com (234732) CAR-ISMAS 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 (234732) CAR-ISMAS CLEARANCE SALE, Automatic Ford Focus 2009 1.6 Trend, 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.robertsoncarsspain.com (226426) 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 therobertsonclan@gmail.com (234732) 2007 RANGE ROVER Vogue 3 ltr, diesel, Facelift model, with every extra inc 2 tone leather, Spanish lhd 17,995€ 672 550 037 (222389) 2007 RENAULT Traffic, 9 seater minibus, top of range with every extra, metallic black, alloys, side steps, must be seen 9,995€ 672 550 337 cd scars@mail.com(222389)

MOTORING

2002 LANDROVER Freelander 2.5, petrol, auto, new ITV, new tyres, 5 door, top of range, with leather, alloys etc, 4,995€ 672 550 037 (222389) 2008 VW Caddy 4 Life, metallic blue, lots of extras, high mileage, 1 owner with full service history, 6,995€ 672 550 037 (222389) RIGHT Hand Drive on Spanish plates, Facelift model, Mercedes E280, elegance, diesel, in silver, in excellent condition throughout, fully loaded, auto, 8,995€ 672 550 037 (222389) 2003 LANDROVER Discovery TDS, 7 seater, auto, lots of extras, diesel, in excellent condition throughout, only 46,000kms from new, in silver, 8,995€. 672 550 037 (222389) LEXUS LS400, 2000, Spanish plates, LHD, total luxury, in excellent condition throughout, with every extra, 2,995€. 672 550 037 (222389) CITROEN Berlingo van, white, 2008, 124,000kms, very clean, perfect mechanics, unmarked body work, 4750€ 672 550 037 (222389) 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) 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)

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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)

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)

SEAT Ibiza 1.4 Inj, 5 door, 2010, bought from Seat Fuengirola, low klm. Great Costa car with air conditioning and easy to park. Look at this low price, 6,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (222367)

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)

RANGE ROVER Sport (diesel) 3.6 TDV8 HSE, 2007 two owners from new and service history, metallic midnight blue/cream leather, be quick its only 19,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.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) 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 billbradycars.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) DIESEL Seat Leon 1.9 TDI. Ecomotive 2009, one private owner, low klm. Service history, used only as holiday car, not the usual rent a car, great offer at only 8,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.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) 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 (230531)

MEGANE sedan, 2008 diesel, 1.9 silver, 95,000kms, CV130 Conford 6,800 euros. Tel. 629 436 571 (226261) BMW 523i, 2000 model, excellent condition, metallic sapphire blue, 4 recent Continental tyres, climate control, electric roof, cruise control etc. FSH, in daily use, faultless mechanically. 3,750 euros. Tel 696 774 870 (230377) HONDA CRV 2001, 136,800km. Good condition, ITV April 2015. New tyres, 3,850 euros. Tel 667 022 318 (234341)

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. (200726)

WANTED. CARS & JEEPS & camper vans for cash. All makes, LHD, any condition.

693 357 000 (224394) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN AND UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (220839)

CLASSIFIEDS PERGOLAS & DECKING PERGOLAS, Decking and Thatched Gazebos. Best quality and prices. Installations. For free quotation call 686 322 328 (224383)

PEST CONTROL

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 / cdscars@ 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)

COCKROACHES, Wasps, Ants, Rats, Termites, Fleas, Bedbugs, Palm weevil, All Pest Problems. Call LOCAL PESTPLAGUICOSTA, 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 (230363) T1 COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. 23 years serving the coast. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (223163)

PETS

PAINTERS/DECORATOR

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) BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP. Repair, service & ITV to all makes of cars, vans and 4 x 4s. Call Steve 951 914 025 or 605 407 369.

Poligono Las Perales, Mijas Costa. britmechanicspain @gmail.com (217674)

MOTORBIKES WANTED old trial bikes, Bultaco similar or old bikes considered. Tony 634 318 320

WANTED I BUY ANY CAR. 602 533 508 mikewallsp@gmail.com CARS AND VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 693 028 325 (220839)

SAM, Simply the Best on the Coast, 35 years experience, 18 years Mijas. Forget the rest, have the best, you’re worth it! Call Sam 952 666 025 / 629 546 128 (215594) HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM. Painting/Interior design. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (229042) 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 (229836)

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YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully vaccinated and neutered, free of charge. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity. Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death.

Can be seen without obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (93398)

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CLASSIFIEDS CHARITIES ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call Marjorie 952 79 74 05 or 636 934 146 (93319) ACE CHARITY at El Refugio Kennels always needs volunteers to help with dog walking. It’s good exercise, a couple of hours any morning of the week. Foster and permanent homes also needed for our many inmates! Vivien 639 991 079 (93320) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public week-ends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321) At SOS Animal Refuge we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you.

We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875.

Visit our website www.sos-an imals.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 ANI-

MALS. OUR AIM IS TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND REHOME. WE ARE A SMALL FRIENDLY TEAM - WHY NOT JOIN US. FIND US IN ALHAURIN EL GRANDE, BEHIND THE VENTA MIRALMONTE ON THE ROAD FROM ALHAURIN TO COIN, (A404), URB.VIÑA BORREGO, FOLLOW THE YELLOW SIGNS. CHARITY REGISTERED WITH THE JUNTA DE ANDALUCIA NO 8448.

WWW.HORSERESCUESPAIN. ORG INFO@HORSERESCUE SPAIN.ORG ARCHRESCUE@ YAHOO.CO.UK TEL:635798219 OR 656935613 OR 620175828. NEW: ARCH CHARITY SHOP NOW OPEN IN ALHAURIN, NEXT TO MONEY CHANGE SHOP, AVENIDA GERALD BRENAN (93322)

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

11 - 17 December 2014 / Costa del Sol CITY AND GUILDS, QUALIFIED PLUMBER. All areas covered. Adrian 677 063 272 (230261)

STUNNING Four Bedroom Villa with Pool. La Cerquilla. Only 1,495,000 Euros! 951 106 908 (229943)

30 YEARS ON THE COAST. I cover all aspects of plumbing & general maintenance. Graham - 607 923 486 (229042)

REDUCED! 2 Bedroom Modern Townhouse. Nueva Andalucia.

ONLY 185,000 Euros! 951 106 908 (229943)

PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drain spain.com (224404)

CALAHONDA front line beach apartment, 3 bed, 2 bathroom, renovated. Terrace with sea views. 109,500 euros. 602 552 648 (234344)

PLUMBER for all your plumbing requirements. Emergencies, bathrooms, tiling. Benalmadena based, travel no problem. Construction work.

Glen 669 073 773 (226387)

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)

FOR SALE BICHON FRISE. Purebred, lovely small white family dogs.

Tel (0034) 615 213 090 / ohavelin@gmail.com (230354)

POOLS

KENNELS

www.advasolsolutions. com see our main ad under “swimming pools” 951 965 309 (224947)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

www.poshpetsspain.com Boutique Dog & Cat Hotel and much more … Facebook page: POSH PETS SPAIN. Tel: 952 597 035 (224385) 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) PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcarespain.com. 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)

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PET-COURIERS.COM – If you love your pet try us first – we are the best. Door to door service throughout Europe. Specialised vehicles – bespoke service. Full legal service including documentation if required. For further information call or e-mail us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227. Email: info@pet-couriers.com or www.pet-couriers.com (206497) 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 (230658) 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) THE DOG MOVER. Licensed transporters. Two handlers, so never alone. 680 781 699 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.thedog mover.com (220443)

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)

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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 (226432)

PROPERTY FOR SALE PLOT FOR SALE - Los Flamingos, magnificent sea views 1414 m2. 629 907 476 (220346) WWW.INMOANDALUZ. COM is always looking for realistically priced inland properties to sell to our interested buyers. Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (220102) 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 (230290) 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) 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)

BENATALAYA! Two Bedroom.

Middle floor, West Facing. Only 249,000 Euros! 951 106 908 (229943) 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)

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DEAR THERAPISTS, www.cabopinoholisticcentre.c om is offering therapy room ON DONATIONS, also room available for classes/workshops. 650 460 664 (226260) 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 €1,200 per month, additional hotel services available. Call Alexandra 666 234 122 www.sisuboutique.com (234550) MARBELLA APARTMENT Rentals. Telephone 622 571 040 kingscastlemarbella @gmail.com (230653)

PROPERTY WANTED

WWW.INMOANDALUZ. COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (220102) TORREBLANCA END TOWNHOUSE: 3 double bedrooms, parking, 159,000€. Tel 607 530 999 (229803) 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) 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 VARIOUS properties for rent in Mijas, 2 to 3 bedrooms furnished/unfurnished 674 831 674 (234540) CERROS DEL AGUILA. 2 bedroom garden apartment, well furnished, 200 euros weekly, 460 monthly. 607 525 290 (223735) BENALMADENA - Large studio near marina/Lidl. Fully furnished, pool & gardens. 677 817 867 (226256) 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) STORAGE available in Coin (La Trocha). From €0.70 per cubic metre per week + IVA. New secure/watertight shipping containers, drive right up to your unit.

Contact tel 518 888 348 / www.hoskinstorage.co.uk (230500)

WANTED to rent, long term unfurnished villa in Nueva Andalucia, one level villa preferred, must have at least three bedrooms, parking and garden. Tel 610 868 748 (0)

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.wellsin spain.com.

Enquiries info@wellsinspain.com 629 978 801 / fax 952 793 250 (229080)

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REMOVALS/STORAGE

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL EUROPA SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (230336) USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (230336) STORAGE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (230336) LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (230336) 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)

REMOVALS / STORAGE

REMOVALS / STORAGE

CAR TRANSPORTER, call for excellent rates. Fully insured, professional service. 951 319 320 / email move@freinterna tional.com / www.car-trans port-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 (208088)

HIGH top van going from Spain to UK and return. Good rates. Reliable service. Call Graham 620 353 594 for details. vgcasacolor@gmail.com (228531) MOVING BACK TO UK? Removal vehicle departing weekly throughout the year. Excellent, professional service & great rates. Ring (0034) 665 089 244 or (0044) 01922 682 667 & see www.elite-euro pean.com (93139) INTERNATIONAL and European Removals. Expert removals worldwide. www.universalremovals.c om Tel: 951 247 834 (229718) UK - SPAIN - Anywhere Europe! Masses of experience. New clean vehicles.

Insured with Royal Sun Alliance. Genuinely CARING service. FULL and / Part moves. ONLINE QUOTES!! www.bmceuropean.com Tel: UK 08456 443 784 / ES 634 344 787 FIND US ON FACEBOOK! (207584) MOVING MATTERS SL – removals and storage. Local or to and from the UK/Ireland/Portugal and across Europe. Over 16 years experience. For free quotation Tel 951 311 118. www.mov ingmatters.eu (234590)

VAN AND MAN. Removals, clearances. Experienced and 100% reliable. €20 per hr.

Paul 622 793 989 (220139)

2 MEN, Van €30 hour. Always on time 651 081 610 (225616) LARGE Luton Van and Man. 20€ per hour. Kevin 628 993 995 (230545) THE VAN MAN. Cheap and cheerful. €20 per hour. 677 251 025 (230382) MAN & VAN. 100% reliable.

637 066 114 / 695 060 154 (224382) MAN & VAN 25€ ph. All areas 620 005 360 (228720)

STORAGE STORAGE in the Marbella area, long and short term, excellent rates 952 816 582 move@freinternational.com (201301) R E M O V A L B O X E S Large, med, wardrobe, bubble wrap, tape, collect or delivered.

Local and international removals also undertaken. 952 239 110 / 632 702 306 (44093) FIRST MONTH €1. Packing materials. Self storage Marbella. 952 811 311 (229188) EXCELLENT storage rates available short and long term, call 952 816 582 or email move@freinternational.com (224878)

www.euroweeklynews.com ROLLER SHUTTERS ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered.

Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (224771) ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service.

Make your home more secure! Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.es (101730)

SECURITY WIRELESS, Neat, Photo, Video, 24hr security links. klloyd7@gmail.com / 661 219 469 (229954)

SERVICES

CARPENTRY CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens. Bathrooms renovated etc. 30 years experience.

Very reliable. 677 087 575 (224853)

FURNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 119 190 (200802)

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WINDOW COIN WINDOWS Aluminium windows, Doors, PVC Blinds, Mosquito screens, Canopies, Glass Factory, shower screens etc. All at village prices. Spanish owned business. English 646 066 351 (224847) THE WINDOW CLEANERS. 691 140 427 (229138)

SEWING ALL STYLES Curtains, upholstery, soft furnishings and bean bags made to measure.

Sensible prices. Also repairs / alterations. All areas. Call 672 800 887 or email judein spain@hotmail.com (229231)

SIGNS & DESIGNS GET YOUR BUSINESS NOTICED with new Signs. LED, Neon, Illuminated, Banners, Vehicles, A-Boards, Printed / Embroidered Workwear www.signstudiospain.com 952 796 299 / 639 133 135 (218606) SHOP signs, vehicle signs, banners, window signs, 952 930 547, 603 464 582, www.signdsign1.com (228705)

SITUATIONS VACANT DO YOU CARE? If so, why not join our team of carers who work in the UK. Earn from £910 - £1372 for 2 weeks.

Good written/spoken English/ British or EU Passport required. Contact Sandra on 658 965 204 or email s.field@con sultuscare.com. (221355) www.euroweeklynews.com

CLASSIFIEDS TELESALES staff wanted for UK pensions, Letter of Authority experience necessary (L.O.As) 663 320 695 (230533) HOME CARE COMPANY RECRUITING: Qualified nurses, physiotherapists and experienced carers for a new care agency operating in Mijas/Fuengirola area. Part time and flexible hours available. Must be fluent in written and spoken English and have own transport. CV’s to info@homecaremijas.com (230529) TELEMARKETERS wanted for arranging presentations.

Working from home. Commission plus bonuses. Tel. 649 620 239 (230355) FOR IMMEDIATE start.

Wanted English speaking girl 18-30, for Fuengirola’s most popular Adult Relax apartment. For hours and information, see Fuengirola Port main advert in Adult Relax Section. Phone 663 645 432 (230380)

SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosan nacarmella@hotmail.com (201533)

SOLAR LOWEST PRICES IN SPAIN. www.solarmegastore.es (226345)

STORAGE STORAGE - Large warehouses containers. Dry and secure €50 per month. Professional packing and removal service. www.dfeuropeanremovals.co. uk. Tel David 696 810 618 (229074)

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It has been a bumper year for Mercedes Benz sales IN the past 11 months, MercedesBenz has already sold more vehicles than in all of 2013.

Since the beginning of the year, 1,486,839 vehicles were handed over to customers (+12.4 per cent). In November the Stuttgart based brand posted another record with sales of 150,742 units (+13.0 per cent). Thus, Mercedes-Benz has managed to achieve a new sales record in every month of the current year.

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MERCEDES BENZ: In 11 months sold more than in all of 2013.

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THE rain in Spain doesn’t just fall mainly on the plain, but from time to time it falls on the coast too. And driving in wet conditions could soon be made easier by a computer programme being developed by a group of researchers at Malaga University (UMA), Alicante University and the Autonomous University of Mexico.

The programme will allow them to predict what areas of the motorway network will be most affected on rainy days, and to predict what problems may arise.

“If we analyse where and when the problems occur, as well as the characteristics of the environment, we will be able to predict when they will happen again,” said physical geography professor at UMA and head of the project, Maria Jesus Perles.

The computer programme uses a mathematical model that takes into account all the possible terrain variations, the route of the carriageways, and the rain data of the area. The most commonly affected by rainrelated incidents in Andalucia are the A-357, Ronda de Malaga, and the Motril carriageway.

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Alfieri to go into production MASERATI has announced that it has put into production its stunning Alfieri 2+2 concept car.

Named after Alfieri Maserati it is to mark the car makers’s centennial.

The Italian manufacturer was set up in December 1914.

The car “explores the stylistic heritage of the brand and anticipates future design trends,” says Maserati.

A sleek, Italian style 2+2, today’s Alfieri is still at the concept stage, but will change soon, announced the car makers. The Alfieri production car should be driven out of showrooms sometime in 2016 or 2017, and is expected to be powered by a V6 or V8 turbo engine.

Maserati CEO Harald Westersaid: “It is the year of the Alfieri, an amazing concept car built to mark the Centennial, named after our founder.

“It is the year in which customers and fans celebrate our glorious past, enjoy a present in which the product range is wider than ever, and look eagerly forward to the launch of the Maserati SUV, to be followed by the Alfieri, as the concept car goes into production.”

The concept interprets Maserati’s most iconic signatures: restyled triple air ducts on the wheel arches; the trident emblem in a central position on the front grille; the

Saetta logo on the rear pillar; and forged wheels whose spoke design gives a nod to the trident profile.

The designers’ brief was simplicity and minimalism with a “kick of poetry” to create the comfortably sized 2+2 seat passenger compartment while emphasising the racing nature of the brand.

Poltrona Frau Aniline leather has been used for the interior in the concept version, matched with copper, aluminum and other materials reminiscent of oxidised steel, commonly used in the racing cars of the 50s. Vintage racing also inspires the wraparound design of the seats.

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Five star Ford safety rating

THE new Ford Mondeo has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by independent crash test authority Euro NCAP. The Mondeo, which is currently being rolled out across Europe, is the first Ford worldwide to offer Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection. The technology is designed to detect people in the road ahead and automatically apply the brakes if the driver does not respond to warnings.

Also introduced for the first time in Europe is Ford’s Inflatable Rear Seatbelt technology - a segment-first for Mondeo. In the event of an accident, the seatbelt can expand to disperse crash forces across a body area five times greater than that achieved by a conventional seatbelt.

“This is the most technologically advanced Ford vehicle ever introduced in Europe.

Through features like Pre-Collision Assist with

FORD MONDEO: The first Ford worldwide to offer Pre-Collision Assist.

Pedestrian Detection, and Inflatable Rear Seatbelt, we’ve delivered safety features that provide exceptional protection for drivers, passengers and pedestrians alike,” said Ulrich Koesters, vehicle line director, Ford of Europe.

Technologies offered by the all-new Mondeo also include: Dynamic LED headlights, which offers the

daylight-mimicking light clarity of full-LED headlamps combined with Ford’s Adaptive Front Lighting System.

Another innovative feature is Ford MyKey, which enables owners to programme a key that can inhibit incoming phone calls, and restrict the top speed, Also available is Active City Stop, which is designed to help drivers avoid low speed

collisions and SYNC 2 with Emergency Assistance, a voiceactivated technology that enables drivers to keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel, and can directly connect vehicle occupants to local emergency service operators after an accident.

“Euro NCAP’s five-star standard is getting higher and higher and

cars now have to combine outstanding occupant crash protection with sophisticated driver assistance systems in order to make the grade.

“The Mondeo delivers on both counts and is amongst the first to offer pedestrian detection technology,” said Michiel van Ratingen, Euro NCAP general secretary.

“We encourage car buyers to take full advantage of the safety on offer and to prioritise safety options over others that are offered.”

The all-new Mondeo body structure features 61 per cent high strength steel, and uses an industry-first application of hydro-formed high strength steel to produce the forward window pillars and the roof rails reducing side impact intrusion by up to 64 mm.

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Good weather brought spectators out to cheer

WORLD NUMBER ONE: Visited new tennis venue.

Djokovic pays a visit THE Costa del Sol hosted a couple of very special guests recently - Novak Djokovic, accompanied by new coach, Boris Becker.

The World Number One was practising at the new tennis venue, owned by ‘Tennis Brothers’ Frank and Bernard Frances which is situated next door to Superbowl Bowling Club These practice sessions were part of Novak’s preparation for the first

Grand Slam of the year in Australia.

The previous Sunday had seen the Bowling Club host a ‘Fun Christmas Tournament’ enjoyed by more than 30 members, with Pat Fisher and Janet Holden the winners.

On Sunday January 5 the Club is holding a Three Kings Tournament, open to all, and will be followed by lunch at the club.

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KENYAN runner John Kipkorir Mutai finished the Malaga Cabberty Marathon last weekend with a record time of two hours, 13 minutes and 10 seconds.

A total of 3,000 runners turned out on Sunday December 7 to race through the city streets passing many of the most emblematic points of Malaga on a route which began and ended at Paseo del Parque in the old town.

Excellent weather brought spectators out to cheer the runners off and help provide a great atmosphere for the fifth edition of the city’s marathon.

Moroccan athlete El Mouazid was second over the finish line with a time of two hours, 15 minutes and 28 seconds, while third place went to Kenyan runner Francis Kimutai Kosgei who came in after two hours, 18 minutes and 45 seconds.

In the women’s category, Spanish Gemma Arenas Alcazar, winner of the 2011 and 2012 races and finalist in 2013, won again in two hours, 45

MALAGA MARATHON: A total of 3,000 runners took part. minutes and 54 seconds. Second place went to Maria Jose Puevo with a time of two hours, 46 minutes and 55 seconds and Malaga runner Beatriz Jimenez, who took three hours, four minutes and 24 seconds to complete the race, came third.

Twenty seven runners were disqualified for not completing the

whole race following confusion over the exact route, including the first two women to cross the finish line.

Although the town hall later stated in a press release that runners must memorise the correct route in advance to avoid errors, it agreed to investigate and ensure better signposting for future events.

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Tony Matthews

International Sports A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains.

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DIARY of Events Both Liverpool and Manchester City had to avoid defeat to stay in the Champions League. In fact, the Reds HAD to beat FC Basel at Anfield on Tuesday while City required at least a draw against Roma in Italy. The other big games in the CL this week were Barcelona-PSG, ChelseaSporting, GalatasarayArsenal and Real MadridLudo Razgrad.

Tonight Celtic (away in Zagreb), Everton (v

Krasnodar) and Tottenham (v Besiktas) all compete in the Europa League.

The nine PL games this weekend are: ArsenalNewcastle, BurnleySouthampton, ChelseaHull, Crystal Palace-Stoke, Leicester-Manchester City, Manchester UnitedLiverpool, Sunderland-West Ham, Swansea-Tottenham and WBA-Aston Villa.

Everton play QPR on Monday.

It’s Bolton-Ipswich, Bournemouth-Cardiff, Brentford-Blackburn and Middlesbrough-Derby in the Championship; Bristol City-Crawley, Notts CountySwindon and PNE-MK Dons in FL1, Morecambe-Luton and Wycombe-Southend in FL2 and SPL leaders Celtic play lowly St Mirren. Earlier this week, the semi-finals of the Johnstone Paints

Cristiano Ronaldo reached the milestone of 200 La Liga goals in 178 appearances with his recordbreaking 23rd hattrick in Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Celta Vigo. Ronaldo has now scored in 17 consecutive home games.

Trophy took place while it’s back to League Cup action next Tuesday and Wednesday evening.

Elsewhere, England played Sri Lanka in the 5th ODI yesterday (the 6th is on Saturday, the last next Tuesday)... the Cheltenham’s International race meeting starts tomorrow... the World Handball

Champions are taking place in Croatia and Hungary... the men’s hockey champions trophy is under way in India... and the pool games in both the European Champions and British and Irish Cup Rugby Union competitions continue.

Past Soccer Action Last weekend’s Premiership matches ended Aston Villa 2 Leicester 1, Hull 0 WBA 0 (Tiger’s ‘keeper Alan McGregor saved Graham Dorrans’ penalty, his third in a row), Manchester City 1 Everton 0, Newcastle 2 Chelsea 1 (this was the Blues’ first defeat of the season in all competitions), QPR 2 Burnley 0, and West Ham 3 Swansea 1.

Southampton played Manchester United on Monday.

In the Championship, there were wins for leaders Derby (3-0 v Brighton), Middlesbrough (5-1 at Millwall), Bournemouth (21 at Wolves), Ipswich (4-1 v Leeds) and Watford (5-0 at Fulham) while minnows Blyth Spartans, Dover, Gateshead, Southport, Worcester City, Aldershot and Wrexham - were in the draw for the third round of the FA Cup which took place on Monday which as always, produced some intriguing ties.

Lionel Messi hit another treble in Barcelona’s 5-1 win over Espanyol Sports Shorts • Ronnie ‘The Rocket’ O’Sullivan (5-1 and 9-4 up) beat Judd Trump 10-9 in a terrific UK Snooker final.

Earlier in the competition, and despite fracturing an ankle, O’Sullivan scored a maximum 147 break for the 13th time in his career.

• GB’s Taekwondo Olympic gold medallist Jade Jones has been crowned world Grand Prix champion.

• GB’s men and women’s pursuit cycling teams won

DID YOU KNOW? American 400m hurdler Ed Moses remained unbeaten for nine years, nine months and nine days, winning 99 consecutive races (1979-87). gold in their races at the UCI World Cup in London; Laura Trott also won individual gold and the men another Madison gold.

• Manchester United boss Luis van Gaal will have £150m (€190m) to spend on ‘new players’ when the January transfer window opens.

RK Judo become champs From back page under 30 kilos.

Ryan Whitehead, a 10 year-old, fought in a new weight group and although giving his all at under 42 kilos, just failed to take a medal finishing fifth overall.

Tom Whybrow another 11-year-old fighting in a new weight group at under 46 kilos, fought brilliantly, just losing in his final to take a well deserved silver.

For the girls, Lisa Lindberg, a 12-year-old under 48 kilo player showed great improvement to win her first national medal, a hard earned bronze.

Finally sensei Kaz Barkby fighting after a 15 year lay off, took a bronze in the Dan grade open weight category.

For more information: 645 539 566 or e-mail sensei@rkjudoclub.com or visit www.rkjudoclub.com.

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RK Judo does it again

AT the recent British judo championships, seven players from RK Judo Club Estepona joined 300 other competitors from

around the UK to contest their respected age and weight categories.

At eight-years-old and under 24 kilos, Ashton Hancock, in his first national event won his contests with ease to be crowed British Champion.

This was quickly followed by Sofia Briggs Harrison, at under 27 kilos, whose contests lasted a total of less than 10 seconds to take the

JUDO CHAMPS: Seven members of the Estepona club. club’s second British title.

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