Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 21 - 27 May 2015 Issue 1559

ISSUE NO. 1559

21 - 27 May 2015

COSTA DEL SOL

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Jobs boost and water fun SLIDES, splashes and screams on the Costa as park plans announced By Eleanor Hawkins THE Costa del Sol could get a 1,000 job boost and attract an extra 900,000 visitors every year, all in the name of splashing good fun.

Plans have been announced for a new water park, which is expected to create the extra jobs and attract even more visitors to one of Spain's top tourist destinations. That has got to be good news for businesses all along the Costa del Sol.

With a planned opening in 2017 the park development has been put forward by Marbella Leisureland Investments for a 62,000-square-metre plot by the old Don Miguel hotel in Marbella and is to Turn to Page 2

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Aircraft deal with Benahavis fire A FIRE that broke out on the A7175 road in Benahavis on Tuesday (May 19) was declared under control at about 10pm after two aircraft and firefighting teams worked

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Pilgrims set off for El Rocio religious festival COLOURFUL groups leave the coast to pay their respects to the virgin

through the afternoon. Although at time of going to press official figures had not been released, an estimated 1.3 hectares were believed to have been affected.

Blue flags fly again FOLLOWING a disappointing 2014, Malaga Province has this year got some of its blue flags back. The distinctions, awarded each year by the AEAC environmental association and the Ministry of Tourism, have been given to 18 beaches and four ports in the province.

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include 28 slides and attractions running a total of 4,000 metres. Marbella Mayor Angeles Muñoz said that the new at-

traction would be a great boost to the city, and company representative Tarek Bukai explained that it was a unique project which would be promoted worldwide.

WAGON TRAIN: Mayor Angeles Muñoz sends the travellers off from Marbella. By Eleanor Hawkins GROUPS of pilgrims have been gradually leaving the Costa del Sol over the last few days on their way to El Rocio in Huelva, where Andalu-

cia’s most famous pilgrimage is held each year. At least 700 pilgrims set off from Malaga City at the weekend and have gradually been followed by brotherhoods along the coast for their

annual date with La Blanca Paloma (The White Dove), the virgin of El Rocio. The groups travel in colourful convoys of horses and tractors.

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Aromatic markets fuel creativity in kitchen THE HEART of the neighbourhood that inspires you to cook

More passengers MALAGA-Costa del Sol airport received 11.9 per cent of all low-cost flight passengers coming to Spain in the first four months of this year, the Ministry of Tourism has announced.

Lucky draw Local winners LAST week’s Friday Cuponazo ONCE lottery draw was a lucky one for ticket holders on the Costa, with more than €1.4 million in prizes being shared between winners in Malaga City, Ronda, Fuengirola and San Roque.

Tunnel crash Tailbacks caused

Chimp-ion Award for Brit scientist

FIESTAS DE SAN ISIDRO: Where agriculture and food are high on the agenda.

By Steve Walsh THERE are celebrations and festivals in Spain all year, but one of the largest and most widely celebrated is the May Fiestas de San Isidro, where agriculture, food and local markets are high on everyone’s agenda. Why are the Spanish markets so special? It’s because they are thought of as the heart of their neighbourhoods. A tour of these wonderfully aromatic and colourful streets with their choreographed displays of fresh produce empowers you to cook. If you’re a foodie with an open mind and a shallow pocket, Mercat de la Boqueria in Barcelona could be your new best friend. The Catalan capital is a ver-

108 is the number of stained-glass window panes that run along one end of Malaga’s cathedral of cookery, the Mercado de Ataranzas. The market dates back to the 14th century.

itable cornucopia of beautiful, creative cuisine that celebrates fresh, local Catalan produce. Walking into this 13th century establishment, your senses are teased with a burst of colours and aromas. Madrid’s equivalent would have to be Mercado de San Miguel. The 100year-old, beautiful, iron structured building has a commanding position over the Plaza Mayor. Its multitude of cultural and culinary happenings are extremely popular, especially during San Isidro weekend. Further south in Malaga, Mercado de Ataranzas is best known for its 108 stained-glass window panes that run along one end of the building, and the magnificent Moorish gate entrance.

BRITISH primatologist Jane Goodall has been awarded the XXVII Premi Internacional Catalunya prize for her contribution to science and promotion of solidarity between all living creatures. She is considered the world’s leading expert on chimpanzees and is also a UN Messenger of Peace.

Quote of the Week Many women choose to stay at home with their children and don’t work as long as their husbands do,” said Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy in an attempt to justify the fact that women’s pensions are an average of €400 lower than men’s.

AT LEAST two cars were involved in a crash in the Cerrado de Calderon tunnel on Monday, March 18, causing tailbacks as two of the three Malaga-bound lanes had to be closed to traffic. Luckily no injuries were reported.

Thieves caught One jailed TWO men who tried to steal a foreign tourist’s rucksack on a Malaga beach, then resisted arrest and injured a policeman have been fined €720 each and one jailed for a year.

Baby boom Biologists rejoice SEA LIFE Benalmadena is celebrating the births of a dozen thornback and undulate rays. Biologists at the marine centre explained the babies will remain in quarantine for one year before being put on show.

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Expats prepare to vote in local elections A TOTAL of 40,668 expatriates in Malaga Province are called to vote in this Sunday’s local elections, having registered to do so before the end of last year. The foreign residents will

join 1,109,939 Spaniards in queues in 620 schools spread across the 103 municipalities in the province to exercise their right to vote. Two of these municipalities, Serrato and Montecorto, will be

voting in a local mayor for the first time having separated from Ronda since the last local elections. Altogether 71 political groups are fighting for votes to achieve seats for 1,211 councillors.

More than 3,500 police officers from the Guardia Civil, National and Local forces will be on duty at the polling stations on the day to ensure the day goes smoothly and without incidents, government delegate

Jorge Hernandez Mollar explained. New technologies introduced a few years back will be relied upon on the day, with 635 tablets distributed across the province.

Campaign promises ANGEL NOZAL, current mayor of Mijas, has announced that if re-elected he will continue work to connect Avenida Miguel Hernandez with Camino de Coin, providing a ring road for Las Lagunas.

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Impressive visitor docks in Malaga ANTHEM of the Seas brought 4,000 passengers to the Costa del Sol

European Press 62 Russian Press 63 Finance 65 - 71 Stocks 66 Daily TV 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84 Leapy Lee 73 Nora Johnson 79 Cassandra Nash 79 Our View 85 Colin Bird 85 Mike Walsh 85 Letters 86 Time Out 87 - 90 Legally Speaking 91 Health & Beauty 93 - 97 Street Talk 98 Food 99 - 103 Pets 104 Homes & Gardens 105 Property 106 - 107 Services 108 - 113 Classifieds 114 - 123 Motoring 124 - 125 Sport 126 - 128

By Eleanor Hawkins MALAGA received a visit on Sunday from the Anthem of the Seas, a spanking new cruise ship offering the most modern and innovative services imaginable. A bar with two robotic arms serving cocktails, a robot show, flight simulator and giant crane capsule carrying passengers to

a dizzying 90 metres above sea level are just some of the weird and wonderful things Royal Caribbean’s new ship includes. Launched on April 22, the 345 metre long giant, which has 2,090 passenger cabins, stopped in Malaga on Sunday, May 17, and the vast majority of the 4,000 passengers took the change to discover the city or hop on 50 buses to visit Mar-

2,090 cabins offer passengers all sorts of mod cons

bella, Ronda, Mijas, Granada and Cordoba. Those in the city were easy to spot as they sported new bracelets that have replaced tra-

ditional boarding cards, speeding up the boarding and disembarking processes. They can also be used to open cabin doors and make purchases on board. While the passengers explored, Malaga port authority president Paulino Plata boarded the ship to present the captain with a commemorative plaque of its first visit, which is due to be repeated twice this year.

Province works on firefighting plans MALAGA Provincial Council is getting in touch with town halls across the province to offer to draw up municipal emergency and firefighting and prevention plans. Although not obligatory, the provincial

council considers these plans to be essential to coordinate emergency services to improve the time it takes them to reach and deal with forest fires and other disasters. Over the last year, technicians have

worked on 27 plans in the province. Environmental Department delegate Marina Bravo explained that a database is being drawn up to coordinate all protection and prevention plans.

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Best of care guaranteed MAYOR visits Helicopteros Sanitarios’s new hospital project By Wendy Ann Cowham THE mayor of Marbella helped launch Helicópteros Sanitarios’s exciting new venture – its very own hospital. Mayor Angeles Muñoz visited the premises at Puerto Banus, Marbella, where the building will be transformed into a state-of-the-art, threefloor hospital. It is the ambitious next step for the company which started with the aim of getting accident victims to hospital quickly, but has transformed itself into a mobile Home Doctor service. With this next stage Helicópteros Sanitarios will be able to look after its patients from first attention all the way through diagnosis and treatment. The hospital will be open to all people who require personalised medical attention from the best professionals with the most modern technologies. Patients will be guaranteed that they will be spoken to in their own language. Dr Ali Bakhshandeh said:

LAUNCH: Company president Maria Jose Can~ ete (centre) looks to the future.

With this next stage, HS will be able to look after its patients all the way through treatment. ¨Many of our members are important people from other European countries and all the HS staff on this project will be of a high professional standard.”

He added that they hoped the hospital would be open by next autumn. María Jose Cañete Sanchez, President of Helicópteros Sanitarios, has built the company from the start. She began her mission in 1988 and has not looked back since. She explained that the new hospital facilities would include emergency consultations, emergency services, an emergency room, heart attack room, observation room, plastering room,

reanimation unit, recovery unit and two operating theatres. There will also be an endoscopy room and 18 beds. She added: “There will be high quality image diagnosis, especially with new scan equipment which allows non-invasive diagnosis and offers wide anatomical cover in high resolution, all at once. This new level of coverage allows doctors to examine entire organs in one second, the heart in five beats or the whole body,

from head to toe in 10 seconds, much faster than any other scanners on the market and unique in our area.” There will also be an X-ray room, ultrasound room, mammogram room and digestive endoscopy unit. This first stage of the project will create approximately 80 new jobs. Helicópteros Sanitarios has built its reputation on its 24-hour Home Doctor Service, 365 days a year. There is no age limit or medical restriction to becoming a member of the Home Doctor and Emergency Ambulance service and customers can access the membership process easily online. With the opening of the new hospital the company plans to take its expertise and passion for helping the sick to a new level.

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Down with crime, up with safety THE crime rate in Malaga Province was 3.2 per cent lower in the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2014, the government has announced. State Secretary of Security Francisco Martinez announced the drop at a meeting in Marbella to draw up Costa del Sol security plans for the summer season. Martinez explained that these meetings, which gather Spanish government representatives, local mayors and councillors and police force representatives, are of vital importance to ensure that tourists continue to choose to come to Spain, thanks in part to its reputation as a safe destination. Local representatives expressed their satisfaction with the meeting, at which reinforcing citizen safety was discussed along with ways to fight illegal roaming vendors, one of the common issues during the warmer weather.

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A true Euro woman MARIA is a remarkable, dynamic person blazing a trail for women

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Library delay THE ombudsman announced that La Linea Council had promised to relocate and open the Carmen Gil library as soon as possible, but at the moment funds to do so were unavailable.

Chop champ FRANCISCO JAVIER RUIZ was the proud winner of a traditional wood chopping competition held in Estepona, part of San Isidro festivities.

New office Maria Isabel Fernandez Utges with Michel and Steven. By Dilip Kuner IT is said that behind every successful man is a strong woman. In the case of British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, that truism could well be turned on its head. Mr Manley’s wife Maria Isabel Fernandez Utges - stands squarely as his equal in strength and success. Euro Weekly News Publishers Michel and Steven Euesden had the pleasure of

meeting and having lunch with Maria at the Ambassador’s residence in Madrid on Friday, May 15. There they found a remarkable, dynamic person - a genuine high flyer who combines being a mother and wife with a hugely successful career as a partner and director of prestigious London lawyers, Bristows LLP. She is fluent in three languages, Spanish, English and French, and slightly less fluent in German, Italian and Catalan. Maria agreed to be interviewed

for a book being produced by the EWN media group. Euro Women will focus on the lives and achievements of some of the more remarkable women in the expat population. This book will come out for Christmas and all proceeds will go to deserving charities. For more details on Euro Women and the interview that took place with one of the most dynamic women one could hope to meet, see next week’s Euro Weekly News.

THE new Social Security offices located at the Puerta Grande building in Marbella are scheduled to be operational by June. The new headquarters will replace those at Antonio Belon and Leganitos.

Fashion event THE Calle El Cid in Estepona will become a ‘runway’ on May 29 with a children’s fashion catwalk.

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Airport control tower AN AIR traffic controllers’ union is calling for investigations to be carried out into the causes of faults affecting the control tower and radio systems at Malaga airport. A few weeks ago, a brief power cut caused radar, radio signal and flight data to be lost, and flights had to be diverted for more than 90 minutes while the systems were recovered. USCA Air Traffic Controllers’ Union has demanded the causes of the faults are investigated. It was claimed that the recent power cut brought to light problems with the systems and the need for better back up.

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New life saving aid EQUIPMENT which anyone can use and gives peace of mind to the rescuers By Eleanor Hawkins

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FOLLOWING the tragic deaths of three young Turkish tourists on a Marbella beach last month, the council has installed a new modern life-saving aid which anyone can use. As featured in a previous EWN article, a month ago two

300 metres of straps can haul rescuers and swimmers in trouble back to safety Turkish teenagers and their 30year-old teacher lost their lives in spite of help from tourists on Marbella’s La Venus beach. Marbella Council, with the aim to avoid a repeat of the tragic drowning incident, has had a Punto Naranja (Orange

PUNTO NARANJA equipment has been on Malaga City beaches for a couple of years now, and is catching on along the coast.

Point) placed there. Pepe Barrero from Patentes Cala Cerrada, the Sevilla Company that invented the equipment, explained that, in an accident of the type the tourists suffered, speed is of the essence. The equipment consists of a metallic structure anchored to a cement base in the sand, a little way back from the shore. Inside is a special harness, sewn to a 300 metre strap which is wrapped around a reel and includes a system to automatically reel the harness in which can be activated either by the rescuer from the sea or another person on the shore. Barrero said: “The main advantages of the Punto Naranja are its speed as it multiplies the chances of victims surviving, the peace of mind it provides rescuers, and the ease of being pulled back to the beach. “Plus, best of all, anyone can use it.”

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Tourism promotion THE Costa del Sol is promoting its best tourist assets at the international tourism fair IMEX in Frankfurt (Germany) which aims at promoting conference and business destinations.

Drugs case A MALAGA resident was arrested in Lucena (Cordoba) after reportedly trying to smuggle 25 kg of hashish in a suitcase into Malaga. The 36-year-old was remanded in prison.

Train fails PASSENGERS had to get off in Torreblanca when a Fuengirola - Malaga train came to a halt on Monday. The breakdown caused one hour delays.

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Disco boss stabbed in bomb hoax BOMB squads raced to Alhaurin el Grande after four men broke into a man’s home, stabbed him and left him wearing what looked like a bomb. The 39-year-old Maghrebi man, who runs a disco on the Costa, said three men burst into his home with a gun and knife as another waited outside. Refusing to believe he had no money in the house, the three gave him a heavy beating, one plunged a knife into his left thigh, and before leaving forced him into a jacket attached to a mass of plastic, wires and batteries. “If you move it will explode,” one of the attackers allegedly said before fleeing the scene. The man called for help, and Guardia Civil and National Police bomb experts who were carrying out a training exercise in Malaga were rushed to the scene. They found no explosives, and the victim was taken to hospital for treatment.

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Emotional procession completes festivities LOCAL leaders take part in the event, which starts every year at sunset on May 13

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Building crimes POLICE in Los Barrios have reported 26 buildings and charged seven people in the Rio Guadarranque area for suspected town-planning crimes since last September.

Last lecture BENAHAVIS DFAS’s last lecture of the season is on Tuesday May 26 at 6.30pm. Barry Venning will be speaking on Cartoons on Modern Art at Benahavis Town Hall. See www.benahavisd fas.com/events for more info

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CANDLELIGHT: Children who have made their First Communion participate.

By Eleanor Hawkins THE procession in honour of Our Lady of Fatima, patron saint of Alhaurin de la Torre’s

El Romeral, was a simple but emotional end to the district’s annual fair. Organised each year by the Miramar Neighbours’ Associ-

ation and the council, the procession was attended by all the local children who have taken their First Communions this year and hundreds of local res-

idents and visitors. Hymns and prayers were sung as the statue of the virgin was carried through the streets by candlelight.

TIFFANY’S Music Lounge in Fuengirola is holding a fundraising event for Nepal earthquake victims this Saturday, May 23.

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Court call THE mayor of San Roque has been called to declare in court on August 3 accused of refusing to allow a council plenary session to be filmed in 2013.

Lucky Louse THE Lucky Louse lottery administration in La Linea sold a Bonoloto lottery ticket which won the lucky holder €31,195.

Running costs MALAGA’S Materno Infantil children’s hospital has saved €750,000 in electricity and water bills over the last four years in an energy efficiency project.

Charity event ARCH (Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses) is holding a music and dance evening at Venta Miralmonte, Alhaurin el Grande on Thursday, June 11 from 8pm. Call Sheila, 635 208 798 or Jill, 656 935 613.

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Marbella prepares for its big week FAIR programme announced By Eleanor Hawkins FREE concerts by David Bustamente and Antonio Orozco are highlights of Marbella’s San Bernabe fair, the programme of which has been presented this week. Running from June 8 to 14, the fair will include many new acitivites and will this year be held at a new fairground with buses leaving every 20 minutes. Festivities councillor Diego Lopez presented the programme, accompanied by the Party Queens and Maids of Honour, and explained that festivities will begin on May 31 with the Romeria de San Bernabe pilgrimage, where churros and chocolate will be handed out before a procession to the shrine in Nagueles where a mass will be held. The main fair will begin at 10pm on June 8 at Parque Francisco Cuevas Blanco, where the mayor will switch on

the fairground lights, local Michelin chef Dani Garcia will give an opening speech and the queens and maids of honour will be crowned before a firework display is held from El Faro beach. June 9 will be the Dia del Niño (Children’s Day) with discounts on rides and a children’s party. Then on June 10 David Bustamante will be giving his free concert, followed two days later by another by Antonio Orozco. Thursday June 11, the day of Marbella’s patron saint, will see religious ceremonies held and a procession in honour of San Bernabe. On the Saturday, competitions and dance shows will be held at the fairground and a bullfight starring David Galan, Pedro Gutierrez and Javier Orozco is scheduled for the Sunday. A full programme can be downloaded from www.marbella.es/fiestas

ANTONIO OROZCO: Giving free concert. DAVID BUSTAMENTE: Will also be appearing in a free concert.

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MC Beach Opens for the Summer Season Friday 22 of May MARBELLA is famous for its ‘chiringuitos’ serving drinks, snacks and lunch right on the sand. These range from basic huts with plastic chairs to chic and comfortable beach bars where you can relax in style. One of the best in the area for a more luxurious experience is MC Beach, the Marbella Club Hotel’s beach restaurant. It will be reopening its white decks and sea blue beach beds for another summer season on Friday, May 22. Decked in a palette of soft whites and blues, it provides a haven for those who want to experience the more serene, relaxed side of Marbella. Open from 11:00 to 19:00 for sunbathing in style and from 13:00 to 17:00 for lunch, this is the perfect place to enjoy long lunches and lazy days in the sun. The restaurant offers an impressive menu of fresh seafood, authentic Andalucian cuisine, delicious salads and meats from the charcoal grill. A few favorites include the Fried Fish ‘Malaguena’ Style with Aioli, Fish and Seafood Paella and Summer Salad with Tuna. Those who wish to try the famous Firewood and Rock Salt Skewers especially love the ‘espeto de sardinas’ and the Gilthead Bream. With chilled-out music, delightful food, sun and views of the sea, MC Beach is the ideal location for laid back lunches and a spot of sunbathing this summer.

To book a table at MC Beach call 689 822 211/ 952 822 211 or email hotel@marbellaclub.com

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Officers attacked A FINNISH man from Riviera del Sol who attacked Local Police officers with an axe earlier this month also injured three Guardia Civil officers just weeks beforehand, investigators have revealed.

Extra cash A MALAGA resident will have cash to spare this week after winning €149,063 on Tuesday’s Bonoloto by getting all the numbers right for the second prize.

Musical stabber ONE man was arrested and his upstairs neighbour’s 20year-old son needed surgery after being stabbed in the arm during a fight over the volume of music at a birthday party in Malaga City.

ENTRANCE: Until the end of August, Malaga residents can access the building for only €1.

Malaga Cathedral has extended visiting hours NIGHT tours will be held from the end of May starting at 9pm By Maria José Fernandez THE hours to visit the Malaga Cathedral’s roof domes, recently opened to public, have been extended. Due to the large amount of people interested in visiting, the monument’s domes can now be seen from Tuesday to

Sunday between 10.30am and 1.30pm as well as between 6pm and 8pm. Night tours will be held from May 28 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 9pm. Tickets can be bought at the Palacio Episcopal, the Plaza del Obispo or at the box office of ArsMalaga. Prices are €6

and €3 for retired citizens and students aged below 25 years old. Until the end of August, residents of Malaga will be able to access the building for a price of only €1. The night tours will have a price of €10 and €6 for retired citizens, students and residents of Malaga.

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Tourism fair coming to the Costa del Sol MORE than 150 exhibitors are expected in Torremolinos on June 3 to 5 for EUROAL 2015 International Tourism Fair. Representatives from destinations, tourism service companies and tour operators from 19 countries will be gathering at the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones de Torremolinos-Costa del Sol for the show’s 10th edition. The third UNWTO world tourism organisation’s international conference on deseasonalising tourism will also be held. Cuba, Paraguay, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Bolivia, UK, Poland, Austria, Morocco, Puerto Rico, Portugal and India will be just some of the countries on display at the fair, along with emerging destinations which have created special promotion projects for their visit. El Salvador representatives will be attending and will receive a Top Country award, while Algeria will be attending as a Country of Honour.

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Cash machine group now facing prison FIVE stand accused of destroying at least three machines By Eleanor Hawkins A GROUP suspected of blowing up Costa del Sol cash machines may face a total of more than 44 years in jail. The five accused were allegedly involved in destroy-

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years each in jail have been requested for the group

ing at least three machines in late 2013 / early 2014, two in Malaga City and one in Tor-

Alleged stabber in custody awaiting trial A SIXTY-YEAR-OLD Malaga man has been remanded in custody accused of attempted manslaughter after allegedly stabbing a man three times with a sharpened screwdriver. The victim, who was rushed to hospital as his left lung was punctured, apparently got involved in an ar-

gument between his shopkeeper brother-in-law and his alleged attacker in January, and the attack is suspected to have been in revenge. The suspect had a previous record for attempting to stab another man in August 2012, leading a judge to send him to jail to await trial.

remolinos and investigations are under way to see whether they were also involved in a similar case in La Cala del Moral. The Public Prosecutor ’s Office has requested that each of the five be jailed for almost nine years.

Jail request for woman A WOMAN who reported her ex-partner twice for abuse could end up in jail for making false accusations. The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Malaga has requested an 18-month jail sentence and €3,000 fine for the woman.

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Sent to jail THREE men have been jailed for 12 and a half years for robbing a Unicaja bank in Fuengirola at gunpoint and stealing €2,335 in February 2014.

Film prize PUPILS from Camilo Jose Cela secondary school in Campillos have won €1,000 for their short-film on equality Ni+Ni: iguales in a competition organised by Malaga Provincial Council.

Local history HISTORY fans can now consult local documents dating back to the 17th and 18th century at the Historical Archives in Mijas village.

Coffee time A NEW Starbucks establishment due to open in the El Corte Ingles in El Capricho (Marbella) by July will create 15 jobs.

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Cabbie of the year TAXI DRIVER found the rucksack in the boot of his cab and returned it By Eleanor Hawkins A CITY cabbie who found 7,200 US dollars (about €6,300) in the boot of his taxi made an American tourist’s day by handing it in to the police. Francisco Dieguez earns just €900 a month as a taxi driver, and has a wife and 15year-old daughter. Yet he didn’t think twice about searching for the owner of a black rucksack full of cash and valuable items when he found it in the taxi he drives. The 50-year-old driver explained that he had collected two American tourists with a lot of luggage from Maria Zambrano station and driven them to Calle Fraile, a short distance away.

7,200 dollars were inside a rucksack an honest cabbie took to the police station after failing to find its owners. The following day was his day off, and the day after that he didn’t have to open the boot all day. It was only on the third day, when he went to hand a black rucksack to a passenger along with her pushchair and she said it wasn’t hers, that he realised the tourists had left it there. “Once I was alone I had a look inside. There were two passports, a Nikon camera worth about €2,000, an iPad, some watches and an envelope with 7,200 US dollars in-

TOURISTS had taken the taxi from Maria Zambrano station. side,” Francisco explained. Although he went to the area he had dropped the tourists off and asked around, nobody knew them, so Francisco took the rucksack to the police station, where he discovered they were looking for him. The tourists had reported that they were sure they had left their bag in a taxi, but had no idea which one. When the police rang the 60-year-old American fireman, who had already gone home, he was overjoyed and decided to fly back to Malaga to collect his things and meet the honest driver. “He hugged me and said I was a saint, the cabbie of the year. He insisted on giving me €320 to thank me,” Francisco said.

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CREATIONS 2015: Held in Plaza de España in Fuengirola.

A night for fashion SHOW proved to be very popular with little empty space available By Eleanor Hawkins CREATIONS 2015, a fashion show held in Fuengirola’s Plaza de España, proved to be very popular with very little space left empty on the square as the evening went on. Arranged to promote the work of local designers in an aim to boost local business, the show included designs by Melisa Lozano, Marquez & Marquez, Paloma Gallardo, Regina de Lara, Antonia Garcia Galiano and Ozül.

Music festival changes venue THE Malaga Music Festival scheduled to be held in Mijas at the end of May has relocated to Manilva. The organisers of the Malaga Music Festival have said the three-day festival will be held at the Manilva fairground from Friday 29 to Sunday May 31, and

features a packed line-up of acts, mostly from the UK, including The Arkanes, The Universal, and 80’s soul band The Christians, amongst others. Tickets are available from the website (which is now being amended) www.malagamusicfestival.com.

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Crime doesn’t pay, or does it? HALF of winning the game, is knowing your game By Steve Walsh THE BEST internet security companies in the world hire ex-hackers in senior roles to fight cyber-crime. The police openly use exjoyriders to tackle car theft. So who could be better to advise on Spanish legal matters than an ex-bank robber who’s ‘been there, done that’ and now turned his talents for the public good? Former convict Jason Coghlan has turned his back on crime, and by funnelling a lifetime of experience into a unique business on the Costa del Sol which finds top-class lawyers for expatriates who find themselves on the wrong side of the law, has discovered ‘a passion’ in the power of doing the right thing. He spoke to the EWN this week at his Marbella offices during a break in filming of a new TV documentary: “The

PUBLIC GOOD: Jason (left) is currently working on a case with Julian Ramirez of Del Prado. biggest crime in the world is if an innocent man gets convicted,” he said, “I discovered a big hole in the system here in Spain that fails the expatriates, my business fills that hole!” He continued: “When an ex-

pat hires a lawyer here in Spain, they very rarely get the best man for the job, they all say they can represent you in your case, even if it’s not their specialised field. That’s where I step in. Given the intricate

details of the case, I make sure they’re represented properly and handle the translation issues, but because of my background I can talk their language.” Julian Ramirez of Del Prado

and Partners is one of Spain’s top criminal defence legal practices, and boasts a 100 per cent success rate. He told us, “I am on a case with Mr Coghlan now, a case that would probably have been represented by a

lawyer with less knowledge and determination than me if it wasn’t for Jason. This is the first time I have seen this idea in Spain, and I think it is going to save lives.” JaCogLaw, Jason’s company, was set up four years ago after Jason found himself on remand in Alhaurin facing charges of extortion. He was shocked at the lack of representation for expatriates and dismayed at the lawyers’ ‘tough luck’ attitudes. From there, he now has offices in Spain and Thailand specialising in cases of narco-trafficking and money laundering. “For many years I plied my trade as a villain, gangster, call it what you want, but through this I found a way to turn all the negativity into something positive,” he said. “I’m not so much a poacher turned game keeper - more a poacher turned expert advisory service on the game.”

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CASARES: Street renovation work is on the way.

Plan inclusion buys works for Casares EACH of town’s three districts will see improvements By Maria Jose Fernandez CASARES will receive a €230,000 financial boost from the Malaga Provincial Council. An agreement signed by the town council, Mayor Antonia Morera, and the provincial council, has included the town in the Financially Sustainable Investment Plan, with access to funds that will be allocated for improvement work in the three districts of Casares, each of

which will receive €76,500. In the historic centre of Casares, plans are to improve the sewage system of Calle Barrio Bajo, solving historical flooding problems. In the Costa district, the money is expected to be earmarked for repaving works in areas such as the Bahia de Casares. The third project will focus on Calle Guadiar in El Secadero, with road improvement and modernisation works.

Mijas police are on the ball MIJAS Local Police have once again found a stolen motorbike before its owner had even reported it missing. Officers patrolling in Riviera del Sol spotted the motorbike parked on the street with signs of having been stolen.

Although they checked the registration and saw no reports of theft had been made, the officers found it was registered in the name of a Huelva resident and contacted the police there to enquire. The following day a call

International fair seeks suggestions countries are expected to MIJAS is gearing up for be on show, introducing lothis year’s Festival Internacals and visitors to their cional de los Pueblos, an traditions and culannual event that tures. celebrates and Councillor honours the diManuel Navarro verse nationaliencouraged any ties of expatriate countries will be introducing visitors groups, residents residents. to their cultures or businesses with This year ’s ideas for activities edition of the trato be included in the festiditional event is planned val to contact Hecho en for June 5 to 7 at the Plaza Mijas, the Made in Mijas Virgen de la Peña, and promotional department. more than 20 different

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came through to say that the owner had loaned the vehicle to a friend from Mijas who had indeed discovered it was missing, therefore the motorbike was confiscated and taken to the vehicle pound in Cartama for safekeeping.

Trip off the track MORE than 50 local expatriates joined a trip to Carratraca organised by Benalmadena Council as part of its Off the Beaten Track activities. These activities, promoted by the town’s Foreign Residents’ Department, aim to allow locals and expatriates alike to discover the villages of Malaga Province and their cultures, traditions and gastronomy.

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Senior group receive visitors CAMPAIGN explained ahead of weekend elections

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SENIOR CITIZENS: Received a visit from the current and former mayors. By Maria José Fernandez SENIOR citizens in Fuengirola had a busy day when the current and former mayors of the town along with the head of the provincial council paid them a visit. Mayor Ana Mula was joined by her predeces-

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Maid arrested for stealing jewellery A CLEANING lady has been sentenced by the Provincial Malaga Court to 15 months in prison for stealing jewellery from the woman she worked for. The incidents took place in 2009 in Malaga City. The sentence text explains that the accused took advantage of her employment position to steal several pieces of jewellery, valued at €7,360, from a closet. The victim noticed the items were missing after the woman had stopped working in the property. Now the culprit will have to pay a compensation for the same value of jewels stolen and will spend 15 months in prison.

Annual Spring Fayre ST GEORGE’S Anglican Church in Malaga is holding its annual Spring Fayre on Sunday, May 31 from 12.30 to 2.30pm. Vintage clothes, second hand books, baked goods, bric-abrac, a tombola with prizes and much more will be on offer.

Drinks and bacon butties will be available to purchase. The church is located on Avenida de Pries 1, Malaga City, in the grounds of the English Cemetery, and the easiest place to park is Cervantes car park, next to the bull ring.

Fined for drunk driving A MAN has been sentenced to pay a €7,200 fine by the Malaga Provincial Court after being caught driving intoxicated and without a licence. The incident took place in December of 2013 in Torremolinos. According to the sentence’s text, at around 7.30am the man was stopped by police officers who performed an alcohol test on him. The results were three times above the 0.25 limit. In addition, the man had been disqualified for 32 months from driving by a court, and he had been tried for the same charges on three different occasions.

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School calls for cleaners PARENTS from the Virgen de la Esperanza secondary school in La Linea are demanding more cleaners for the centre. The school, one of the biggest in Andalucia, has more than 1,300 pupils and is open from 8am to 9.30pm, yet only has two full time and three part time cleaners. The PTA said the school has been asking for more cleaners since 1999 but was always told there wasn’t enough money to take on extra staff, but believes part of the problem could be that as staff and pupils all help keep it clean, the authorities think more cleaners are not needed. PTA president Manoli Alvarez said: “The cleaners employed are nowhere near enough to keep such a massive school clean.”

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Districts campaign counts on residents SUGGESTIONS from locals are vital to the project By Eleanor Hawkins THE 12 months, 12 districts campaign to keep Estepona in good condition includes more than 100 jobs in the El Calvario and Juan Benitez areas this month. Intensive work to improve districts under the spotlight include painting, cleaning, lighting repairs, maintenance work, gardening, pavement repairs and road and traffic signs. Resources Management councillor Pilar Fernandez-Figares said that citizen collaboration is vital for the project and explained that a special municipal bus does the rounds of the areas where work is planned collecting suggestions from local residents.

GARDEN WORKS: Are part of the improvements taking place.

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Home alone figures for Malaga THE demographic changes experimented by society during the past decades have started to become obvious across Malaga Province homes. The population aging due to rising life expectancy is increasing unstoppably, and the lack of younger groups of population is leaving a mark in households, which are experiencing reductions, according to the Ongoing Household Survey, released by the National Institute of Statistics, displaying the data of 2014. The report shows that 24 per cent of homes in Malaga are only inhabited by a single member, that is, one in four households. In addition, more than 39 per cent of residents who live on their own are above 65 years old. A total of 148,900 are one-member homes.

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RIDERS and walkers in traditional dress accompany their patron saint on procession.

Town preparing to honour the virgin CASARES will be celebrating its romeria By Eleanor Hawkins CASARES is gearing up to celebrate its romeria (pilgrimage) for patron saint Virgen del Rosario on May 30-31. Work is underway to tidy the grounds up ready for festivities, and a team of painters and electricians will be working at the shrine to get it in top condition. As a novelty this year, an event will be held from 10.30pm on the Friday with parts of old opening speeches read out, a rosary said and hymns sung by the brotherhood choir at the chapel to the virgin on Plaza de España. Main festivities then begin on Saturday 30 with a mass at 11am at the chapel, and an image of the saint will be carried to Peñon Roao in the afternoon, accompanied by riders andwalkers in traditional dress.

Case closed A CASE accusing the mayor and a councillor of Alhaurin de la Torre of embezzlement has been closed by the Supreme Court. “There is no proof Mayor Joaquin Vilanove Rueda or Festivities councillor Isabel Fraile have misused public funds,” the high court declared.

Upon arrival at the shrine, riders will make floral offerings and at midnight Latidos band will provide entertain-

ment. On Sunday at noon, new parish priest Jose Antonio Melgar will say mass and receive a medal from the brotherhood.

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He’s just magic!

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DAVID wins a top prestigious award for being the best of the best By Jan Gamm THE prestigious Merlin Award is acknowledged by world class magicians at the top of their profession as the accolade to beat them all - a lifetime goal, the best of the best. This is an honour bestowed upon some of the finest magicians that ever lived, the latest of whom is the extraordinarily gifted expatriate David Climent Yarwood. David is to be presented with the coveted Merlin Award on June 5 at the Benidorm Palace, one of the youngest magician/illusionists ever to receive the honour and he still can’t quite believe it! A Merlin is not given for being a competent magician - it is awarded for skills, natural talent and that elusive spark of showmanship that holds audiences spellbound - a gift David shares with the world’s greatest magicians. Thirty-four-year-old David has

been Ring Master at the Benidorm Circus for some years as well as starring as ‘David Climent Laserman,’ an exceptional training ground

that polished David into an all-round entertainer, musician and now star magician, illusionist, escapologist and laser man. David indulges in none of that tired magic-act arm-swirling preamble he performs six illusions in just a few minutes, after the style of his hero Hans Klock - and casually makes a helicopter appear just for fun! What made David Climent a choice for the Merlin Award? David told the Euro Weekly News: “I think it was the lasers,” he said. “Very few magicians perform with lasers.” Whether it is the lasers, the slick escapology, the scary Excalibur illusion that features a girl in a crystal box spiked with 15 swords or the magnificent sets that support his act, David Climent Yarwood has found the one thing in life he does better than anyone else - and is here to stay.

David and his mother Cristina Climent Yarwood

Japan and Korea are welcome in Malaga THE Tourism Department of the Malaga Council will travel to Japan and South Korea to

tween January and participate in busiMarch, a total of ness meetings and 4,822 South-Korean promote tourist attourists have stayed tractions of the city. the number of in the city’s hotels, a The representaSouth Korean figure that repretives will be in Osavisitors sents an 89.1 per ka on May 25, cent increase if where they will carcompared with the same period ry out a presentation and hold of last year. meetings with close to 100 trav“Our city cannot miss the el agents of Japan. After that, chance of becoming the enthey will travel to Tokyo on trance door for Japanese and May 26 and Seoul on May 28. Korean tourists in Andalucia,” The Asian market is currentsaid Tourism councillor, Julio ly experiencing a significant Andrade. growth in Malaga. Only be-

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On Beat starts at Tivoli ON BEAT, a musical show inspired by popular children’s TV series Violetta, will be launched this Saturday, May 23, at Tivoli World in Benalmadena. Created entirely in Malaga by Playnewdance, the show will be going on tour across Spain including Barcelona, Madrid, Badajoz and Alicante in June. Tickets from Tivoli €10 in advance/€12 on the day.

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Success of Malaga’s Noche en Blanco HAS become one of the most important cultural events

CALLE LARIOS: At least 25,000 people visited the jellyfish hanging in the street. level,” said mayor of the town, Francisco de la Torre. The theme chosen for this year’s event was THIS year ’s Noche en Blanco in Malaga seas and sailors. The activities broke all-time attendance records were distributed in museums and with more than 217,559 visits to exhibitions, artistic perforthe 183 activities organised for mances, visual arts, literary arts the event. and music performances amongst The eighth edition, which was number of visitors others. celebrated last Saturday (May to the event It is estimated that the ‘Calle 16), took place between 8pm and Larios jellyfish’ (pictured) were seen by at 2am, featuring a great variety of artistic discileast 25,000 people. plines. The Centre Pompidou Malaga, was visited “It is very exciting and encouraging to see by almost 3,000 while the Russian Museum’s Malaga’s Noche en Blanco become one of the collection saw almost 2,132 during the night. most important cultural events in a national By Maria José Fernandez

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Bringing young children into contact with nature THE farm school and nature hostel in Entrerrios, Mijas, is expecting visits from approximately 3,800 children as part of a School Meets Nature scheme running this term. “We try to teach all our local children about the impor-

tance of respecting the environment and recycle while introducing them to the joys of nature,” councillor Toñi Ruiz explained. Although in the past it was mainly primary schools that planned trips to the Entrerrios facilities, Ruiz said

Suspected thieves GUARDIA CIVIL officers have arrested two Algerian men who allegedly broke into several homes in Mijas, Torrox, Nerja and Velez-Malaga. Police reported the men could be responsible for nine thefts in the area. The suspects were arrested last week in Benalmadena and have been remanded to prison.

that over the last year an increasing number of nurseries have asked to visit, meaning the programmes have had to be adapted to meet the needs of children as young as two. Children from all over the province make trips to the centre to learn about agriculture, animal care, how olive oil and traditional local esparto grass fibres are made and many other activities. “We want to bring nature closer to children of all ages, from Mijas and further afield,” Ruiz said, explaining that after the school trips come to an end next month summer activities will begin.

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Central fire station proposed LOCALS’ requests for a fire station within Antequera town centre may finally be answered if an agreement being drawn up between the council and Malaga provincial council goes ahead. If given the green light, a new emergency station will be built opposite La Veronica shopping centre, Mayor Manuel Baron announced. The town currently depends on a station at the crossroads between the motorway to Sevilla and the Campillos road, with no brigades stationed within the town itself. Yet this is hoped to change if the project is approved to build the station on a 7,000 square metre plot by the new Red Cross HQ. The current station would be used as a fireman training centre.

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Las Pedrizas radars produce huge profit

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VEHICLES are caught driving at speeds faster than the limit

ENTRIES for San Roque’s Super Eight and 16 millimetre Film Show, to be held in October, can be presented until September 28. Ther e wi l l be t wo separate categories, one for each format, with separate prizes, and although this year a prof essi onal panel of j udges wi l l be used, there will still be a prize f or t he publ i c’s favourite Super Eight entry. Films put forward for the competition, which will run from October 28 to 30 at the Palacio de los Gobernadores, must be 20 minutes long at t he m ost and have been created after January 1, 2011, and advert i si ng wi l l not be acceptable.

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THE General Traffic Department (DGT) has received millions of euros in fines from infractions spotted through radars in the Las Pedrizas motorway. The radar became operational back in July of 2014 and has since then produced a staggering €3.53 million, from vehicles driven at speeds faster than the limit, which sits at 80 kilometres per hour.

€3.53 million collected thanks to the Las Pedrizas radars. This figure translates into an average of €505,000 per month, until January of the present year. During the two first months after the radars were set up, 500 vehicles were caught driving over the limit every day. To put it in perspective, the total revenue

MOTORWAY RADAR: Became operational in July 2014.

in fines obtained in Malaga during the same period was €8.6 million, €3 million higher than in 2013, in great part due to the radar fitted in Las Pedrizas motorway.

The most recent data, from January 1 to March 24, has shown that more than €2.7 million have already been obtained thanks to these radars.

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Urgencias doctors called to strike HOSPITAL management insist that all the posts for emergency doctors are filled By Eleanor Hawkins EMERGENCY doctors at Carlos Haya hospital’s Urgencias department in

Dodgy soup kitchen accounts THE treasurer of an association which ran Benalmadena’s soup kitchen has admitted in court that there was a second bank account for cash donations. Declaring before the judge in regard to an ongoing case investigating dodgy accounts for the soup kitchen, treasurer Antonio Perez Relinque said that there was one bank account for official payments of grants, subsidies etc, and another for donations made in cash which was controlled by

250,000€ were not correctly accounted for by the soup kitchen management

association secretary Francisco Cañete. Approximately €250,000, 80 per cent of which was made up of grants and subsidies from the council, have not been correctly accounted for, causing a number of people to be called to declare including former Social Welfare councillor Francisco Salido, who was dismissed from office by the mayor six months ago when news of the scandal got out. Francisco’s brother Enrique Salido, who was called to declare some time ago, told the judge that he was a ‘paid volunteer’ as the association gave him €150 per month officially referred to as petrol money but he was never required to provide invoices for it. Coincidentally, Cañete is also Salido’s brother-in-law.

Malaga City have announced a strike from May 26. Csif-Malaga trade union called the strike as doctors gathered outside the hospital to protest about the

lack of staff and bad work conditions. All Carlos Haya emergency ward doctors are called to go on strike, and Csif will be demanding an end to part-

time contracts and extra recruitment to ensure sufficient doctors. The hospital management insisted that all the posts for emergency doctors were filled.

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Jobs for the summer SAN ROQUE’S public cleaning and maintenance company has taken on 54 people for six months to help keep beaches clean and carry out various maintenance jobs on streets and public buildings.

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MIGUEL ABRIL: In charge of teaching local children the joys of chess.

Play chess with us CHESS tournament to be held in Estepona By Eleanor Hawkins ESTEPONA Council decided some time ago chess would be a great way to stimulate young brains, and the successful municipal school proves what a good idea it was. Just under 2,000 people signed up for the beginners course given by municipal chess school teacher Miguel Abril this year, 1,660 of them at their schools and another

1,928 people signed up to learn to play chess in the town this academic year. 286 at cultural centres and old peoples’ homes. To end the course, a tournament will be held as part of the town’s Culture Hits the Streets 2015 event on June 13 from 10am to 2pm on Calle Real.

Abril will be supervising Play With Us, a chess day open to the public of all ages on the giant chess boards on the seafront this Sunday, May 24. Games and chess-related activities will be on from 10am to 1pm and from 5pm to 8pm, and teams that recently represented Malaga Province in the Andalucian Championships in Roquetas de Mar, Almeria, will be attending.

Snapshots with Shutterbugs FOR one night only, Snapshots summer show presented by CHAIN (Charity for Animals in Need) and Shutterbugs Inland Photographic Group will be held in Alhaurin el Grande on July 20. The show, featuring members of both groups and their friends, will be held in Lynn and Kevin’s garden at Finca La Luna and promises to be a night of many surpris-

es with songs, dances and humorous sketches. Doors open at 8pm for this show, which will begin at 9pm. Tickets priced at €8 are available from the CHAIN shop in La Trocha shopping centre, Martins Newsagents in Alhaurin el Grande and by phoning 951 312 886 (Lynn and Kevin) or 629 221 173 (Monique).

Malaga Flavour arrives in Ronda RONDA will host a new edition of the Malaga Flavour (Sabor a Malaga) fair next weekend (May 22, 23 and 24). Head of the Regional Development Department, Leonor Garcia Agua, together with other government representatives announced that this fair will coincide with another one, Agro Ronda, the oldest agricultural fair of Andalucia. The event will take place at

the Angel Harillo fairgrounds, where locals and tourists alike will be able to learn and taste top-range products made in Malaga from 43 different producers who have also visited Cartama, San Pedro Alcantara and Nerja. They will not only display their food items, but have organised 18 different activities such as wine tastings, workshop and live cooking exhibi-

tions amongst others. Home-made beers from Alhaurin de la Torre, snail croquettes and pâté from Cuevas del Becerro, cow-milk mozzarella from Coin and Axarquia herbs and teas are some of the products available for all visitors to try. In addition, participants will be able to enjoy a dessert making workshop. Entrance is free and is open 12pm to 8pm.

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From eyesore to oasis A BEACH improvement project includes tidying up the points where streams meet the sea

SHADE AT THE SEA: The mayor visits the stream mouth garden project. CHEAPER LIGHT: Endesa cuts cost. ESTEPONA will make a saving of €120,000 on electricity after renegotiating the town’s municipal electricity contract. Although the same supplier will be used, the council managed to get a better price by putting the contract out to tender. This encouraged Endesa to reduce the price and offer

to invest €30,000 in improving anti-theft systems. The better deal comes after work was carried out by the council to reduce bills by 23 per cent, cutting spending by more than €500,000 per year, through an energy use reduction scheme which included fitting energy saving bulbs and better timers on streetlights across the town.

By Eleanor Hawkins WORK on beaches in Fuengirola to tidy up stream mouths is producing local oases, which are not only replacing previous eyesores but also providing visitors somewhere shady to rest off the sand. Over the last few years the town’s council has instigated various projects in an effort to try to improve the image of local beaches, and the current item on the list is to create gardens where streams meet the sea, an ambitious plan

€160,000 is the amount budgeted to create the stream mouth oases with a €160,000 budget. Mayor Ana Mula, deputy mayor Ana Mata and Works councillor Jose Sanchez explained the project as the trio made a visit to one of these newly established oases, at Arroyo Pajares.

Council invests in sustainable transport ESTEPONA launches €19 million green plan By Eleanor Hawkins ESTEPONA Council has launched a Sustainable Urban Transport Plan aimed at promoting the use of environmentally friendly and public transport. The plan will have a total cost of €19 million, allocated to improve communications and mobility in general through 50 different projects, which will cover the creation of bike lanes, extension of pedestrian areas and improvement of public transport, amongst other projects. It is expected that the plan will

reduce energy consumption, reduce traffic jams, encourage the use of green areas as well as improve the general health of the population by lowering levels of contamination and noise. “Estepona has started taking its first steps in the adoption of measures to improve urban mobility in the future,” said Resources concillor, Pilar Fernandez-Figares. The first project has consisted of extending the bike lane at Avenida Juan Carlos I, which is expected to be completed in the next few months.

“The beaches are one of the most important parts of Fuengirola, therefore they must be cared for and cherished. We decided the streams needed work and though they would be great places to create new gardens,” the mayor explained. “We’ve spent a lot of money on improving the coast, although we still need to find solutions for the chiringuitos and sunbed rental areas, but that’s down to the regional government,” Mula said.

Volunteers roll up sleeves to tidy Malagueta beach AROUND 80 volunteers joined forces to help clean up La Malagueta beach in the city of Malaga. The cleaning work, which took place last Saturday (May 16), included the involvement of 16 scuba divers. Volunteers were able to retrieve 30 kilogrammes of waste, including a large amount of clothes and metal objects, which will be recycled. This campaign was launched by the Environment Department of the University of Malaga (UMA) as well as the Sub-aquatic Student Association (AUAS), with the support of Malaga Council. The work was part of Green Week, a project designed to carry out activities to raise awareness on environmental issues and encourage respect towards nature and the sea.

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Villa Tiberio hosts gala for Children with Cancer UK TV star Simon Greenall will MC the star studded event By Wendy Ann Cowham A SPECTACULAR gala dinner is planned to raise money for Children with Cancer UK on Sunday June 7. Every year Sandro Morelli, owner of Villa Tibero in Marbella, hosts a star-studded Spring into Summer Party to raise money for the charity This cause has been close to his heart for many years. Children with Cancer UK was inaugurated in 1988 by Diana, Princess of Wales in memory of Jean and Paul O’GorI hope one man. The O’Gorman day more family was shattered people can when brother and sister, be geared to the Paul and Jean, fell vicimportant things tim to cancer within nine in life. months of each other. Diana continued to support the charity until her own untimely death in 1997. Today the good work continues. This year will be the eighth year that Sandro has hosted this spectacular event and yet again he has attracted some top celebrities to help the excellent cause. The MC for the evening will be actor Simon Greenall, who played Michael the Geordie alongside Steve Coogan in I’m Alan Partridge, and is now perhaps most widely known for voicing Alexander Orlov and Sergei in the hugely popular Compare the Meerkat ads. Simon is a comedy actor, voice artist, writer and producer, and he also voices Vladimir Putin, Baby Prince George and many others in ITV’s new satirical puppet show NewZoids. Many other stars will be performing, including Sarah Lark who was a finalist on I’d Do Anything for BBC1, Claire Huckle who starred in Without Motive, X Factor finalist Cassie Compton, and Amy

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Sandro Morelli, Zoe Louise, Amy Lennox, Simon Greenall and Cassie Compton. To date, this event has raised almost £250,000 for Children with Cancer UK. This is a truly amazing achievement and Children with Cancer UK is hugely grateful for Sandro’s continued support. Sandro has also been honoured in the past for his good work at Villa Tiberio with an award that was presented by mayor of Marbella, Angeles Muñoz. Knowing he cannot change the world alone, in the coming years Sandro wishes to continue his charitable work and hopes “one day more people can be geared to the important things in life, investing and caring for our children, because they are the future.” The evening will begin at 7.30pm with reception drinks followed by a three course dinner al fresco, then dancing and an auction with some amazing prizes. Visit www.villatiberio.com Lennox who starred in Legally Blonde. Other well-known artistes that are resident in Spain will be performing some excellent showcases of their songs, including Helena Paul, Mel Williams and Zoe Louise. The party brings celebrities and kind-hearted guests together to enjoy an evening under the stars with the stars, a perfect combination. And it is made even more perfect by the delicious food served at the famous restaurant.

For further information, please contact the Events team on 020 7404 0808 or email: events@childrenwithcancer.org.uk • Villa Tiberio Carretera N-340, Km 178.5, 29602 Marbella, Málaga • Call: 952 77 17 99

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rectory is filled with reputable companies offering the sort of services that tourists and residents alike need in Spain. And the beauty of it is you find those companies from anywhere in the world, at any time of the day as long as you have a connection to the worldwide web! How does it work? Like our papers, the directory is FREE and easy to use. You can find it at www.ewngetsit.com, or follow the link from the Euro Weekly News website (www.euroweekl ynews.com). You can then search by type of business and by city or town - ensuring you find a local firm that can deal with you in your language. Once you have used the site, bookmark it or save it to your favourites to make it even easier next time. When you have found the ideal

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MIJAS PLAYGROUND: Improvements are being carried out to improve the facilities.

Work is under way to make park safer SIX exercise apparatus are also being installed for the adults By Eleanor Hawkins MIJAS’S park and playground improvement scheme has reached Osunillas. Municipal workers have been extending the park and rocks and a large tree with sharp needles will be removed to avoid danger to children. Public Streets and Inspections coun-

cillor Juan Carlos Gonzalez Marquez explained that the scheme aims to make the park safer and improve facilities, meeting requests from local residents and parents. Six exercise apparatus are also being installed in the park to allow adults to get fit for free in the open air. “Mijas residents need to let us know what they need because they are the

ones who know what state their streets and surroundings are in and where work is needed. We try to meet all requests, although it is not always possible. For example, we are unable to repair the A368 and A387 access roads to Osunillas as that is down to the Junta de Andalucia regional government,” the councillor explained.

Making ties for charity BRITISH owned Bromley Estates Marbella real estate agency has announced its collabora tion w ith the C hildre n’s C a nc e r a nd Leukaemia Group (CCLG). A percentage of all profits made from real estate services will be donated directly to the charity, resulting in a win-win-win situation for the company, clients and the charity. The directors of Bromley Estates Marbella take their social responsibility very seriously, recognising that successful businesses have a duty to ‘give back’ to help the local and wider community wherever possible. Director Hayley Bromley explained: “We chose to support this particular charity because of the outstanding support and treatment it provides for children with cancer, and we feel our customers would be proud to know they are inadvertently contributing to such a wonderful cause. We would like to thank all of our customers for choosing

Bromley Estates Marbella, and they should be proud to know that their choice has contributed to increasing the survival rates for children and improving the cancer care they receive.” The charity, which lists its first priority as “Caring for children - curing their cancer,” is dedicated to treating children with cancer and also providing invaluable support to parents by offering expert, high quality and award winning resources. As one of the UK’s and Ireland’s leading cancer charities it has played a key role in the survival rates of the some 30 children diagnosed with the cancer in the UK and Ireland every week. For more information about Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group visit the website at http://www.cclg.org.uk/ To contact Bromley Estates: info@bromleyestatesmarbella.com www.bromleyestatesmarbella.com + 34 952 939 460

A trip to the city for everyone AGE Concern Estepona and Manilva has arranged a coach trip to Malaga City for Wednesday June 3. There is no fixed itinerary, meaning visitors are free to shop, sight see, visit museums or whatever else takes their fancy in the city.Seats are priced at €11 for volunteers and Friends of Age Concern and €13 for other guests. For reservations, call 951 318 234 or at the shop on Calle Zaragoza, Estepona between 10am and 1.30pm Monday to Friday.

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Guided tour MONDA Council has 45 tickets available for a guided nighttime tour of Malaga City’s Alcazaba on May 29 at 9pm, courtesy of Zegri Cultural Association. For more information contact the town hall.

CHARITY golf tournament for a worthy cause By Maria José Fernandez DEBRA Spain Butterfly Children Charity has announced a charity golf tournament and gala dinner to raise funds for its most worthy cause. As for the last 12 years, the event will be held at Aloha Golf Club on the first weekend in June. The tournament will tee off on Saturday, June 6 with a stableford individual format and the chance to win a prize on every hole. Entry is priced at €75. Five lady and five gentlemen winners will receive more than €10,000 in prizes generously donated by businesses, hotels and golf clubs at a prize giving ceremony. Golfers and non-golfers are also invited to a prestigious gala dinner the following evening, Sunday June 7.

New leader THE AECC Spanish Association Against Cancer has restarted activities in Coin with a new president, Maria Dolores Bravo, at the helm to provide support and assistance to cancer sufferers and their families.

ALOHA GOLF CLUB: Will be the venue for the tournament and dinner.

Tickets which are priced at €55 include a three-course meal with wine and entertainment under the

stars on the golf club terrace. Mr Maph and Simone Lisa and their band, Ricky Lavazza and the

Children enjoy cooking.

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TAPAS Choir have all been invited to provide the entertainment in the evening.

Two new dates for TIMS coming up

Cooking with Ted IN SUPPORT of Food Revolution Day, a project to put compulsory food education on school curriculums, Benalmadena International College’s Early Years pupils recently got cooking along with Jamie Oliver. Miss Abi, Mrs Gunton, the young pupils and school bear Travelling Ted all clubbed together to make healthy squash it sandwiches, and the children were later given certificates confirming their participation. The school, in Nueva Tor-

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ready ahead of the game as the early years children are taught all about good health and cooking on Fridays.

THE International Music Society (TIMS) has two performances planned over the next few days. This Saturday, May 23, TIMS will be performing as part of the Pentecost service at Parroquia San Manuel and Virgen de la Peña church opposite Carrefour in Las Lagunas from 8.30pm onwards. Proceeds from this performance will go towards supporting the Lux Mundi nondenominational Ecumenical Centre in Fuengirola. Then on May 31, TIMS will be performing at a new venue as it has been invited to sing during the Trinity Sunday Praise service at the Cemetery

Chapel on Camino de la Reina in Alhaurin el Grande. This service, proceeds of which will go to support the work of St Andrews Chaplaincy, begins at 6pm and refreshments will be provided afterwards. For more information on this service please contact Joan Gordon Smith on 665 914 252 or Caroline McFarlane on 697 867 377. TIMS will perform a collection of religious music and hymns in four-part harmony at both events. For more information contact Gilly Bareford on 952 573 983 / 654 891 790 or email gilly.bareford@hotmail.co.uk.

Urban plot THOSE wishing to obtain an urban vegetable garden plot in Cartama have until June 5 to present applications at the town hall.

Road opens AVENIDA Isaac Peral, one of the main access roads to Alhaurin de la Torre, has reopened to traffic after being closed off for a few days. Although work continues, two lanes have been opened to allow the road to be used.

Istan race RUNNERS wishing to take part in the Carrera de las Aguas race in Istan on Sunday, May 31 can sign up free of charge until May 28 on www.carreradeistan.com.

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B is for bond… a useful generator of annual income By Paul Clarke of AES finance THIS time we explain a bond, where it is used, and touch on why it has been in the news lately. In international or expatriate markets, investors are probably more familiar with the term offshore bond. This is a type of tax-mitigating life insurance product which has nothing to do with the type of bond we are looking at here. The bond we describe is a type of tradable asset class commonly bought and sold by fund managers and institutional investors. Retail investors will also have exposure to bonds through investment funds which trade in them, often incomegenerating funds. The simplest way to understand a bond is to view it as a debt. A bond will be issued (or sold) by a compa-

BOND FUNDS: A useful component of an investor’s portfolio. ny or government in order to raise money. The issuing institution is paid a set amount (called the principle) by the purchaser and will in return make a promise to repay the money, plus an annual coupon, at a set date in the future.

In addition to the promise to repay, the majority of bonds will also pay the holder a fixed amount of money semi-annually or annually. This is known as a coupon. It is this coupon which makes bonds attractive to fund managers managing in-

come-generating funds. As a consequence, bond funds are also a very useful component of an investor’s portfolio - particularly if you are seeking an income. Another name for a bond is fixed interest, and this is a helpful name for explaining a little more detail about this type of asset class. The coupon, or fixed interest payment, is what makes the bond an attractive asset to hold. This is because the issuer will pay the holder in regular instalments. During periods where there are low interest rates - as currently - bonds are even more attractive as they provide what normal cash cannot - a high rate of interest. Understanding that bonds pay a regular coupon in addition to their repayment value, also helps to explain why bond ratings are important. Bonds are rated by companies

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Unity in the Community - means pulling together to help each other A message from EWN BUSINESSES all round the Costas will agree that it has been a tough few years. But those that have not just survived, but prospered, know we are well on the road to economic recovery. Here at the Euro Weekly News (EWN) we are uniquely placed to see how those many expatriate businesses that find themselves poised to soar to new heights have done it. That’s because with our nine offices around the Spanish Costas and Mallorca we are at the heart of the community. It’s not just us; we have seen other media outlets whether print or radio, follow our lead by keeping pricing keen and in some cases reduced it to a virtual level of cost to maintain volMichel and Steven Euesden, owners of the Euro Weekly News.

Walk or run for a good cause THE 11th edition of SotoSol walk and fun run in Sotogrande is taking place on Saturday, May 30, to raise funds for children with cancer in Andalucia. The whole family, including

close to one another. There is no hidden agenda ume. That has given many expat businesses the - it’s a question of giving readers as wide a oxygen of publicity that has let them grow. choice as possible when it comes to advertising. Healthy competition is the lifeblood of any Those that take exception to appearing alongindustry and companies with a monopoly can side competitors are missing the point. After all, become complacent and let the corporate grass there’s a flipside - how would businesses feel if grow under their feet. the local council passed a ruling that only one There’s room in any commercial market for car rental company was allowed on a cerany number of players as long as they play fair, reHealthy tain main road and one tapas restaurant in spect the rules of business compe- a certain plaza? Instead, they should conand adopt a policy of tition is centrate on making their adverts better friendly rivalry in the lifeblood and more imaginative to really catch the their marketplaces. of any industry. readers’ eye. Do not concentrate on your competitors - respect them but respect It’s all about muyourself and your own brand first. tual respect and what’s needed most is Unity in the Community will build a stronger transparency, plain talking and positive commercial arena for us all to grow and flourish networking between businesses. in. No matter how big or how small the busiNewpapers, of course and EWN being a shinness, the secret of success is hard work and long ing example of a level playing field, don’t dishours, especially in a foreign land. criminate. Its long-established remit and tradiWe should spend that time on being positive tion is to give all businesses that vital oxygen of and not waste it on negativity. Anything else is publicity, through advertising and editorial covdestructive to one’s own business. That is why erage. we are saying: Unity in the Community starts That inevitably means ‘rival’ businesses here today. appearing in the same issues, perhaps even

Around the World in 80 Days musical classic STARTING tomorrow at the Salon Varietes in Fuengirola

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Just in time

€25,000

WORK on Calle Casares in Estepona was completed just in time for May 15 festivities to the relief of local citizens who were worried their traditional party would not be able to be held this year.

were raised at last year’s edition of the charity event

the dog, is invited to the event, last year’s edition of which saw 550 people complete the walk raising a whopping €25,000. To take part in the 10 or 16kilometre walk/run, simply arrive at Sotogrande International School by 9.30am on the day with a voluntary donation and plenty of energy! All proceeds are accepted on behalf of Helping Children with Cancer charity, which raises funds for the children’s oncology ward of the Virgen del Rocio hospital in Sevilla.

A MAYORAL candidate for Antequera has been asked to stop tweeting due to his terrible spelling. The UPyD party candidate replied “Everyone is free to express themselves as they like.”

More work MUSICAL CLASSIC: Around the world with a brilliant supporting cast. THE first performance of Around the World in 80 Days will be on at Salon Varietes in Fuengirola tomorrow, Friday 22. Running until May 31, this energetic and eclectic new musical based on Jules

Verne’s classic tale is directed by Henrik Hagensen with Michael Nunan, George du Sel, Trevor Cooper, Sophie Harty and a brilliant supporting cast. Tickets for this fun-filled musical adventure for all the family are available from 952 474 542 or www.salon varietestheatre.com.

MANILVA will be launching two employment schemes, one for under 25s and another for over 25s, thanks to €400,000 in Feder funds from the Junta de Andalucia regional government

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Out of sight WORK is underway to put 15 new groups of ecological islands across Marbella and San Pedro, placing 70 bins out of sight under the streets.

Timed crossings MORE than 100 traffic lights near schools in Malaga City are going to have time displays added to inform pedestrians how long they have to cross before the lights change in an aim to increase safety.

Selected ESTEPONA artist and gallery owner Conchi Alvarez has been chosen for the artist selection committee for the 10th Florence Biennial.

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No to Susana Diaz for the third time ENTIRE opposition voted against her SPANISH AIRPORTS: To offer free internet.

By Maria Jose Fernandez FOR the third time in nine days, Susana Diaz acting president of Andalucia without majority, was denied the investiture as regional president with the entire opposition voting against it. The 33 members of parliament of the conservative PP party, 15 of independent party Podemos, nine representing Ciudadanos and five from leftwing party Izquierda Unida, voted no against the 47 positive votes of Ms Diaz’s socialist party PSOE. Ever since she was elected back on March 22, two other voting processes have taken place with the same results. If members of the regional parliament do not grant Ms Diaz permission to be invested in a period of two months after the first voting process (which

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SUSANA DIAZ: Denied investiture again.

took place on May 5), she will be forced to call new elections. The session, which began at 11am, lasted only about 13 minutes. To be elected, Susana Diaz only needed the simple majority, that is, more positive votes than negative ones. Podemos, Ciudadanos and IU explained that their votes

against the investiture were caused due to Ms Diaz not satisfying any of their requirements which included laying off two members of parliament linked to corruption cases and the commitment of the Junta de Andalucia regional government not to collaborate with banks that carry out home evictions amongst others.

AENA, the Spanish airport company, is to provide its users with free wifi internet connection across 46 airports and two heliports. The service will be offered without a time limit, according to the statement released by AENA.

The company’s management has approved the service for a period of two years and it is expected to become operational by October. The network will also have a prepaid premium service for users who wish to surf the network at a higher speed.

Meeting the mayor MEMBERS of the Arroyo Social Welfare Club met the mayor of Benalmadena to discuss ways to help foreign residents become fully integrated in life on the Costa. Mayor Paloma Garcia Galvez and Foreign Residents’ councillor Adolfo Fernandez met members of the association and praised their work, both for charity and with cultural events. “For me it is an honour to meet these residents and thank them for their invaluable work,” the mayor said.

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Norwegian members celebrate national day in Alfaz del Pi NORWEGIANS mark their national day in the sunshine

Proceeds donation THE Hotel Palmira Beach in Palma de Mallorca hosted an event on Saturday (May 16) to hand over proceeds raised at the Miss World Balearic Islands 2015 to association for the disabled, Asdica.

By Jason Bailey

Zoo demo

STREET PARTY: Norwegians in Alfaz celebrate their country’s constitution.

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MORE than 50,000 Norwegians now call Spain their home. The pretty coastal town of Alfaz del Pi in the Marina Alta put on a superb celebration in recognition of Norway’s Constitution Day, celebrated annually on Sunday May 17 when the Constitution of Norway was signed by the Constituent Assembly in 1814 in Eidsvoll. There are more than 2,500 Norwegian nationals registered officially in L’Alfaz, many of whom joined in Sunday’s festivities in traditional dress, which varied depending on the region. Lisa Uttersrud, president of the local Norwegian Club, met with L’Alfaz Mayor Vicente Arques in the run-up to the celebrations to finalise details. The Norwegian Club of Costa Blanca, currently with over 1,000 members,

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Speedway victory

Tiger mosquito

Participation record Getting bigger

GANDIA Speedway Rider 22-yearold Oscar Climent stormed to victory at the Ricardo Tormo de Cheste MotoDes Speed Championship on Friday May 15.

TIGER mosquitos have been detected in at least 14 Murcian municipalities by University of Murcia biologists. Presence was not found in three of these areas last year, showing they are spreading.

MORE than 131 carriages participated this year in Nerja’s San Isidro festivities, which translates to 40 per cent more than last year. Local Police reports that 12,000 people took part in the different activities celebrated.

No more markets

Immune tomatoes

COUNCILLOR Gema Amor has agreed that no more markets will be allowed in Benidorm to help boost trade for local retailers.

MIGUEL Hernandez University is working to recover traditional varieties of tomato to be grown in the Vega Baja by making them immune to three different viruses.

Guided walks JAVEA Council has begun its series of guided walks of the historic landmarks of the town. The first takes visitors through the development of the raisin industry in the 19th century.

School grants MURCIA is to receive an extra €7.3 million from the Ministry of Education to support families in need by supplying school supplies and lunches.

Linguistic diversity Safety first FIONA PHILLIPS, Head of Secondary at Xabia International College was invited to speak at a conference on multilingualism at the University of Alicante to give the school’s opinions on managing linguistic diversity within the British curriculum.

COMPLAINTS have been registered as Santa Pola lighthouse is receiving visitors despite the new viewpoint still being under construction. While the town hall said all safety measures are met, visitors complained that nothing stops youngsters climbing up to peek at the view.

Minute’s silence

Fires begin

A MINUTE’S silence has been observed in the towns of Javea, Denia and Benidorm for the latest fatality to gender violence in Denia on Thursday May 14.

A FIRE on the southern bypass in Elche caused traffic to be cut off for three hours as firefighters tackled the blaze. Emergency services are on alert for high fire risk due to recent high temperatures.

Council award THE Almuñecar Council has been awarded with the label of ‘Institution for youths employment and entrepreneurship,’ by the Spanish Employment and Social Services Ministry, which recognises its support for youth employment policies.

Clean beaches DOZENS of volunteers participated last Sunday (May 17) in a beachcleaning day around Velez-Malaga’s El Cantal area. Environment councillor, Sergio Diaz, said that the project was aimed at raising awareness amongst residents on responsible environmental behaviour.

Axarquia artists THE Axarquia School in VelezMalaga won a prize at the National Drawing Contest on technology, to commemorate the International Internet Day. The awards ceremony will take place in the Spanish Senate in Madrid.

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ALMERIA Province has grown by 18.76 per cent in the last 10 years, revealed Spain’s national statistics office INE. There are now 688,888 residents compared to 580,077 in 2004.

AS many as 100 people gathered on Sunday (May 17) at the front door of the Safari Zoo in sa Coma to demand its closure after the controversial death of two of their chimpanzees.

Financial aid THE Economy Department of the Balearic Islands regional government will spend €461,815 in aids to encourage self-employment. The project is earmarked at unemployed residents of above 45 years, amongst others.

Suspicious fire

HUERCAL-Overa’s first large fire of the season had to be put out twice as after being initially declared extinguished it sparked up again the next day and took four more days to put out.

A FIRE with nine different focal points believed to have been started intentionally, was registered in Llucmajor on Sunday (May 17). The firefighters took an hour and a half to extinguish the blaze.

Aid for helpers

Three accused

THE Almeria Diputacion presented €32,500 to eight provincial non-government organisations and charities. This will be shared between Alcer, Aspodalba, the Food Bank, Caritas, Argar, Centro la Milagrosa, Asperger Almeria and the Verdiblanca association.

THE prosecutor’s office of the Palma Court has requested a total of 10 years and six months in prison for three young men who participated in a fight after a football match in Manacor.

Tough blaze

Neat and tidy ALMERIA City Hall has cleared the mouth of the Rambla at the section closest to the sea. Much-used by residents and visitors, the accumulated rubbish had earned criticism from both.

Better road THE Almeria Diputacion will spend €120,000 on improvements to the AL3412 Paulenca road that links the A-92 with Gador.

Road reopened THE third stretch of the Ma-30 road between Son Ferriol and the old road of Inca was reopened to traffic after construction works on Saturday (May 16). The project had a cost of €11.8 million.

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Slowed down FINLAND: The country has slipped back into recession after its economic growth slowed down for the second consecutive quarter between January and March of this year.

Ukraine aid NORWAY: The country is to increase its aid to Ukraine to 310 million NOK for 2015 with an additional 70 million NOK.

Property hike FINLAND: House prices in Greater Helsinki in March rose by almost 4 per cent according to data released this month by Statistics Finland.

Gay sign SWEDEN: Peace activists have installed a bizarre underwater sign intended to deter Russian submarines from Swedish waters. It says: ‘This way if you’re gay’ in Morse, depicting a sailor wearing only underpants and a sailor’s hat.

Marriage rights FINLAND: Päivi Räsänen, the chairperson of the Finnish Christian Democrats, has expressed her hopes that the decision to grant marriage rights to same-sex couples is overturned.

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Egg freezing treatment DEMAND has risen 407 per cent in the past 12 months ACCORDING to research by healthcare comparison website WhatClinic.com, egg freezing is the most popular fertility treatment in the UK, with demand rising 407 per cent in the past 12 months.

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Billboard accident

Educated drinking

A WOMAN in her 30s was seriously injured when she was crushed by a fallen advertising billboard while on her way to work in Tooting, London. The billboard fell onto her from a height of 20 feet.

ACCORDING to a recent survey one in five female graduates in the UK drink excessively compared with one in 10 of lower education.

Asylum seekers THE UK accepted more asylum seekers last year than 17 other European Union countries put together according to latest available data.

ing up overtime pay for working on a Sunday.

No discrimination THE UK’s Boarding Schools Administration has advised that boarding schools in Britain may soon adopt ‘gender-neutral’ uniforms to avoid offending LGBT students.

Botox boys AROUND 10 per cent of Brits who opt for cosmetic procedures such as Botox each year are now male, according to industry experts.

Suitcase body THREE men have been arrested by London police in connection with the death of a woman found stuffed into a suitcase in the Grand Union Canal.

Next accused UK fashion retailer Next, employing 52,000 people, has been accused of bullying 800 shop workers into giv-

One in five female graduates drink excessively.

More trade?

NORWAY: MPs have voted to overturn Paragraph 42 of the Criminal Act against blasphemy that authorised up to six months in jail for offenders.

Coffin scandal PUBLIC health officials in Mainz, Germany, have discovered five dead bodies in caskets at an abandoned supermarket in Germany, where a local undertaker used the premises as storage.

Torgau opens ‘LUTHER and the Princes,’ the first of four exhibitions focusing on political and religious influences and scheduled to run until 2017 to mark the anniversary of the Reformation, is now open in Torgau.

Still violated GERMAN Chancellor Angela Merkel said the Minsk ceasefire is still being violated, just days after her return from a visit to Russia.

Bye-bye zoo LUDWIG, a 1.6-ton baby elephant, celebrated his fourth birthday by packing his trunk and moving in a special jumbo-sized truck from Munich to Heidelberg Zoo.

Nailing it

LOCATION of Rotterdam will be beneficial

MUNICH’S first nail salon for men, offering manicures and pedicures, is now open for business, complete with a macho décor featuring rough workbenches and motorcycle memorabilia.

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Fake art

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Tornado hits ICE CAP: Melting.

SWEDEN: Scandinavia’s largest online auction house, Lauritz.com in Sweden, has been accused of selling fake Andy Warhol prints.

ROTTERDAM will benefit from the melting of the Arctic ice cap. The northern sea route between north Asia and Western Europe will open and the location of Rotterdam will mean increased trade.

Benefit cuts

Cancer find

NORWAY: Minister for Labour and Social Affairs has proposed that sickness, unemployment and child benefit should be trimmed for Norwegians on extended stays abroad.

RESEARCHERS at Amsterdam’s VU University has found vaccinating boys against the HPV virus can prevent cancer in later years. The findings show that vaccination has an indirect effect on cancer prevention.

DUTCH PRESS Gangland shooting A GANGLAND shooting at traffic lights on the corner of the De Clercqstraat in the west of Amsterdam left one man dead. Two men were seen shortly before wearing helmets and carrying guns.

A safe place ZUIDHORN in Gronigen Province has been declared the safest place to live in the Netherlands. Consisting of several small villages it has climbed from eighth place last year.

€800m plan A DYKE which links Den Oever in Noord-Holland to Friesland will have an €800 million renovation. The Afsluitsdijk separates the Zuiderzee, a salt water inlet from the freshwater IJsselmeer lake.

A LARGE scale clean-up has begun in the village of Affing. Bavaria, after a tornado swept through the village. Up to 15 construction companies were available for assistance despite the tornado occurring on a public holiday.

Measles cases HEALTH authorities in Berlin have confirmed that the Measles outbreak that began in October 2014 is still not showing signs of abatement, with a total of 1206 cases reported.

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Marital tests MEDICAL testing to reduce children born with disabilities

WEDDED BLISS: As long as you are not related. COUPLES considering marriage in Tajikistan could be required to undergo medical testing to prove they are not related. The move is designed to reduce the number of children born with debilitating illnesses and also control the HIV crisis.

Joint training RUSSIAN sources say the country’s land forces will join troops from Belarus, China, India, and Mongolia in joint military training exercises during the second half of this year.

Parting shot A REPORT by Boris Nemtsov published after his death has recounted how Russia launched the annexation of Crimea and the rebellion in Donbas. Nemtsov was shot dead on a bridge near the Kremlin on February 27.

Russia talks to the US PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin and US Secretary of State John Kerry met for a four-hour talk in Sochi on Tuesday May 12. The talk which took place was seen as progress.

Pint-sized regalia THE town of Rostovon-Don in southern Russia, near the Ukraine border, has held a parade featuring children aged four to 10 in miniature military uniforms.

Ringtone ban A COMMUNIST party MP has proposed a bill detailing the circum-

stances in which Russian state symbols can be used and introduced liability for using the national anthem as a ringtone for advertising purposes.

Riviera resort YALTA, on the Crimean coastline, has es-

tablished itself as the Russian Riviera. It has 250 days of sunshine a year and is well known as a health spa.

Not wanted RUSSIA’S Interior Ministry in Moscow has removed a ‘wanted’ poster from its website after media reports identified the suspect as the Deputy Defence Minister of the separatist Donetsk People’s Republic in eastern Ukraine.

New York spy IT has been confirmed that a state-owned Russian bank is paying for the legal defence of an employee charged with posing as a banker in New York while secretly spying for Moscow.

Russian arms for Egypt A SENIOR Israeli intelligence official has alleged that Egypt is buying Russia’s advanced S-300 air defence system, a deal reported in Russian media but not confirmed by Cairo.

Cutting hours THE Hay Group consultancy has reported that despite the economic crisis, two-thirds of Russian companies are opting for cutting salaries and working hours rather than resorting to redundancy measures. CHILDREN: On parade.

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Tourists boost retail economy WITH sterling surging against the euro the retail sector is experiencing a revival in sales, in part due to tourist purchases. The Business Association of Textile Trade and Accessories has revealed figures that show 59 per cent o f a l l p u r c h a se s ma d e b y tourists are in the clothing retail sector.

proportion of tourist retail spending on clothing Jewellery sales are also up 15 per cent, electronics 4 per cent and sports goods 3 per cent, suggest-

SEASONAL: Agriculture workers often on temp contracts.

Temporary contracts AFTER losing three million jobs during the recession, the creation of over one million new positions should be greeted with a positive outlook. However, for many Spanish workers there is little security attached to new job roles. Spain operates a two-tier system. People either have indefinite contracts with few rights or permanent ones with all the associated protection. The option for employers is to either employ people temporarily where they can be laid off as required or opt for per-

ing traditional souvenir purchases ha ve be e n re pla c e d by mode rn products. It seems that the development of la rge c omme rc ia l c e ntre s ha s replicated the purchasing environment visitors are accustomed to back home. Where once traditional holiday activities c e ntre d on be a c he s

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manent employment where it is very expensive to cancel the contract. In the first quarter of 2015, 90 per cent of contracts were temporary and of those 24 per cent were for seven days or less. The knock-on effect of this is threefold: it hurts productivity as there is little reason to train temporary workers, it keeps wages low as the workers have little bargaining power and it creates a feeling of insecurity which keeps morale very low.

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Sales rising TELEFONICA quarterly sales rose as Spain’s economy recovers. The Spanish economy is expected to grow twice as fast as the EU average this year, allowing Telefonica to increase its prices. Telefonica’s sales rose 13 per cent to €11.5 billion.

More traffic ABERTIS Infraestructuras SA said first-quarter profits rose 7 per cent, boosted by its Spanish business, as the country’s economic recovery caused traffic to increase on its toll roads. Net income rose to €133m.

No bailout THE International Monetary Fund is backing away from a potential third Greek bailout package, according to El Mundo. The paper cites a lack of ‘really effective action’ and Athens’ recent rehiring of public employees, previously made redundant.

Eurozone GDP still growing THE Eurozone economy continued its gentle acceleration in the first quarter of the year, led by growth in Spain and France, but the pace of expansion still fell short of economists’ forecasts. The euro area’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded at a 0.4 per cent quarter-onquarter clip in the first three months of the year and by 1.1 per cent in comparison to a year ago.

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The quarterly rate of growth fell short of economists’ forecasts by one tenth of a percentage point. Spanish GDP sped ahead at a 0.9 per cent clip in the first three months of the year and France’s by another 0.6 per cent. Growth in Germany slowed down to 0.3 per cent after registering a blistering pace of expansion of 0.7 per cent in the final stretch of 2014.

a nd the m e par ks, shoppi ng has now been added to the list. Purchasing power due to the weak euro has meant that tourists a re ta king advant age of l ower prices. With the pound’s biggest oneda y ga i n agai nst t he eur o f or two years following the election re s ults , t he t r end i s l i kel y t o continue.

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Work does not pay! THE crisis in Spain has led to an environment where the wages for a working person are less than they can claim through social security. A third of positions offered currently pay less than the state assisted aid, an InfoJobs survey revealed. The majority of jobseekers rejected low paid employment citing unreasonable hours and travelling distance as well as the low salary. Wages are unlikely to rise in the near future due to the uncertainty of the euro.

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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY 3i Group PLC 534.00 0.00 Aberdeen Asset Mngment 432.10 -1.40 Admiral Group PLC 1468.00 4.00 Aggreko PLC 1620.50 19.00 Anglo American PLC 1093.50 3.00 Antofagasta PLC 796.50 7.50 ARM Holdings PLC 1103.50 3.00 Ashtead Group PLC 1186.00 8.00 Associated British Foods PLC 2928.00 18.00 AstraZeneca PLC 4400.25 33.50 Aviva PLC 540.50 -2.50 Babcock International Grp 1089.50 8.76 BAE Systems PLC 503.50 0.50 Barclays PLC 262.65 1.10 Barratt Developments PLC 581.75 4.85 BG Group PLC 1179.50 2.12 BHP Billiton PLC 1465.25 -68.00 BP PLC 453.78 1.40 British American Tobacco PLC 3609.00 17.00 British Land Co PLC 882.00 4.00 BT Group PLC 465.53 2.55 Bunzl PLC 1895.50 4.00 Burberry Group PLC 1775.00 2.00 Capita PLC 1271.00 8.00 Carnival PLC 3155.50 8.00 Centrica PLC 284.90 3.90 Coca-Cola HBC AG 1382.50 -9.00 Compass Group PLC 1150.50 4.00 CRH PLC 1828.50 13.00 Diageo PLC 1794.00 8.00 Direct Line Insurance Group 324.75 1.70 Dixons Carphone PLC 474.50 3.40 easyJet PLC 1697.50 -1.39 Experian PLC 1228.50 2.00 Fresnillo PLC 777.75 25.50 G4S PLC 295.80 2.30 GKN PLC 359.60 5.70 GlaxoSmithKline PLC 1434.50 16.00 Glencore PLC 297.72 4.45 Hammerson PLC 693.75 3.00 Hargreaves Lansdown PLC 1250.00 1.00 Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC 2089.00 -13.00 HSBC Holdings PLC 619.20 2.30 Imperial Tobacco Group PLC 3251.00 13.00 InterContinental Hotels 2783.00 25.00 International Consolidated ... 573.00 6.00 Intertek Group PLC 2672.50 -22.00 Intu Properties PLC 346.35 1.60 ITV PLC 264.05 2.00 Johnson Matthey PLC 3396.50 24.00

% CHG. 0.00 -0.32 0.27 1.19 0.28 0.95 0.27 0.68 0.62 0.77 -0.46 0.81 0.10 0.42 0.84 0.18 -4.44 0.31 0.47 0.46 0.55 0.21 0.11 0.63 0.25 1.39 -0.65 0.35 0.72 0.45 0.53 0.72 -0.08 0.16 3.39 0.78 1.61 1.13 1.52 0.43 0.08 -0.62 0.37 0.40 0.91 1.06 -0.82 0.46 0.76 0.71

NET VOL 129.58 642.52 45.68 26.45 410.49 102.85 378.69 111.61 58.08 276.47 625.78 286.36 681.15 3,669.06 411.53 579.46 2,001.12 3,446.73 234.75 313.90 855.27 11.90 166.94 104.76 30.90 2,064.38 62.82 329.52 36.45 239.03 227.62 198.87 218.43 134.60 382.20 128.18 474.93 930.07 2,960.97 138.57 64.74 39.20 3,173.50 146.59 60.63 765.95 66.29 187.01 833.43 8.79

COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Kingfisher PLC 356.50 2.50 Land Securities Group PLC 1314.50 6.00 Legal & General Group PLC 266.80 0.72 Lloyds Banking Group PLC 88.44 -0.63 London Stock Exchange Grp. 2484.00 21.00 Marks & Spencer Group PLC 578.25 10.18 Meggitt PLC 517.00 4.50 Merlin Entertainments PLC 463.35 0.50 Mondi PLC 1460.50 10.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 180.50 1.17 National Grid PLC 895.45 1.90 Next PLC 7362.50 15.00 Old Mutual PLC 230.20 0.40 Pearson PLC 1315.00 0.00 Persimmon PLC 1864.00 17.00 Prudential PLC 1641.00 13.50 Randgold Resources Ltd 4957.00 90.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC 5762.00 14.00 Reed Elsevier PLC 1104.50 8.00 Rio Tinto PLC 2953.00 22.50 Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC 1019.00 6.00 Royal Bank of Scotland 352.50 0.80 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 2038.00 13.07 Royal Mail PLC 495.55 10.00 RSA Insurance Group PLC 436.35 2.60 SABMiller PLC 3627.50 5.00 Sage Group (The) PLC 557.25 13.50 Sainsbury (J) PLC 268.50 2.70 Schroders PLC 3394.50 13.00 Severn Trent PLC 2181.50 17.00 Shire PLC 5427.50 40.01 Sky PLC 1079.50 4.00 Smith & Nephew PLC 1126.00 1.00 Smiths Group PLC 1145.00 4.00 Sports Direct International 673.25 7.50 SSE PLC 1665.00 4.00 Standard Chartered PLC 1051.75 0.00 Standard Life PLC 482.75 1.80 St James's Place PLC 947.00 2.50 Taylor Wimpey PLC 187.70 3.00 Tesco PLC 226.40 1.85 Travis Perkins PLC 2162.50 8.00 TUI AG 1216.00 7.00 Unilever PLC 2854.00 9.00 United Utilities Group PLC 1004.50 11.50 Vodafone Group PLC 235.30 0.85 Weir Group PLC 1958.00 61.00 Whitbread PLC 5347.50 28.14 Wolseley PLC 3936.00 8.00 WPP PLC 1553.50 2.00

% CHG. 0.71 0.46 0.27 -0.71 0.85 1.79 0.88 0.11 0.69 0.65 0.21 0.20 0.17 0.00 0.92 0.83 1.85 0.24 0.73 0.77 0.59 0.23 0.65 2.06 0.60 0.14 2.48 1.02 0.38 0.78 0.74 0.37 0.09 0.35 1.13 0.24 0.00 0.37 0.26 1.62 0.82 0.37 0.58 0.32 1.16 0.36 3.21 0.53 0.20 0.13

NET VOL 569.97 195.52 729.78 32,303.94 58.02 1,016.30 130.53 197.05 132.52 406.63 527.35 34.14 1,034.34 151.84 60.60 329.92 114.33 123.17 259.37 504.66 204.25 950.66 483.62 776.36 62.86 158.88 274.23 780.12 44.71 91.49 106.34 161.84 104.06 73.38 41.10 159.50 428.47 143.04 81.68 2,471.39 1,195.71 27.29 15.84 157.81 107.20 6,606.42 195.10 30.87 65.53 377.71

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PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 1.9M +0.09% 163.30 +0.15 4.5M -0.66% -0.53 80.22 -0.14% 38.2M -0.18 128.77 3.4M -0.73% -1.08 146.88 3.2M -0.35% -0.31 88.43 5.6M -0.39% -0.42 108.03 +1.72% 37.7M 29.55 +0.50 8.5M +0.05% 41.52 +0.02 5.9M +0.34% 110.30 +0.37 9.8M +0.83% 70.25 +0.58 8.4M +0.44% 87.35 +0.38 -0.51% 35.8M -0.14 27.27 1.7M +0.17% 202.97 +0.35 4.6M +1.26% 113.35 +1.41 2.9M -0.45% -0.79 173.26 +0.06% 17.1M 32.99 +0.02 6.0M +0.46% 102.30 +0.47 -0.26% 11.2M -0.17 65.88 7.6M +0.34% 98.04 +0.33 7.7M +0.75% 60.23 +0.45 -0.87% 28.6M -0.425 48.30 3.9M +1.49% 104.98 +1.54 +0.15% 16.9M 33.99 +0.05 7.5M +0.60% 81.05 +0.48 1.6M -0.07% -0.07 102.68 3.0M -0.55% -0.65 118.49 3.1M +0.67% 119.33 +0.80 -0.36% 14.1M -0.18 49.79 7.1M -0.61% -0.43 69.57 6.6M +0.66% 79.24 +0.52

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Most Advanced BSQUARE Corporation Oncothyreon Inc. China Lodging Group, Limited Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. Proteon Therapeutics, Inc. Upland Software, Inc. TRACON Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Alder BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. Applied Micro Circuits Corporation Affimed N.V. Avis Budget Group, Inc.

$ 5.50 $ 2.43 $ 24.75 $ 26.27 $ 16.49 $ 7.41 $ 12.27 $ 39.84 $ 6.11 $ 8.35 $ 56.29

1.41 ▲ 34.47% 0.41 ▲ 20.30% 4.16 ▲ 20.20% 4.31 ▲ 19.63% 2.45 ▲ 17.45% 0.94 ▲ 14.53% 1.41 ▲ 12.98% 4.35 ▲ 12.26% 0.61 ▲ 11.09% 0.81 ▲ 10.74% 5.22 ▲ 10.22%

Most Declined El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. MakeMyTrip Limited Vascular Biogenics Ltd. Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. Cartesian, Inc. Escalera Resources Co. Clovis Oncology, Inc. Moko Social Media Ltd. Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. Celladon Corporation

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4.36 ▼ 15.00% 2.14 ▼ 10.66% 0.68 ▼ 10.56% 1.89 ▼ 8.83% 8.815 ▼ 8.55% 0.34 ▼ 8.50% 0.2201 ▼ 7.72% 7.66 ▼ 7.63% 0.3905 ▼ 7.60% 2.02 ▼ 7.53% 0.17 ▼ 7.23%

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Get summer budgeting in mind Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

THE sun is out, your energy’s up and your social calendar is taking off. At this time of the year there is always so much more going on as we spend more and more time out and about. BBQ lunches, a cold drink on the terrace or long leisurely afternoons with friends enjoying the sunshine. All these extra activities sound as though they could rip through a bigchunk of your earnings, but with a little careful planning it doesn’t have to be that way! First off, don’t rush out and buy a whole load of new summer clothes just yet. Make an effort to pack away all your winter clothes and re-visit what summer clothes you already own. Sometimes our summer clothes are so hidden at the back of the wardrobe that we forget what we have. Spend a free evening trying on skirts, dresses and shorts and try to put

Bonus breach EUROPEAN banks must rewrite contracts for senior staff to comply with new European Union rules banning top-up ‘allowances’ that breach a cap on bonuses. The Bank of England said banks have been giving key staff allowances on a monthly or quarterly basis to bump up their basic pay and soften the impact of the curb on bonuses.

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EATING OUT: Think about how hungry you are and watch what you are ordering for the children. together a few nice outfits for summer. After doing this you’ll know what you have and what you actually need to buy for this summer. The pleasant evenings at the moment are so inviting to eat out and take a break from the hot days. Be smart about how you socialise. Look out for

meal deals and special offers and remember not to over-order, as the heat tends to take away our appetite. In the evenings, if visiting a terrace, think about how hungry you are. It might be more economical to just have a tapa in a bar, but of course this should not stop you going out to a restaurant if

that’s what you want. If you’re taking young kids along with you on a night out, then watch what you are ordering for them. I have yet to meet a child under five who voluntarily eats all of what has been ordered for them - without constant insistence from either parent!

THE economist who coined the term BRICs to describe the world’s leading emerging nations is turning his sights closer to home after he was appointed by British finance minister George Osborne to work for him. Former Goldman Sachs chief economist Jim O’Neill will be commercial secretary to the Treasury,

Back on track IBERIA is firmly back on investors’ radar screens as economic recovery in Spain benefits the real estate sector and the retail market in particular.

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Is your reputation on four wheels? Talking shop

None of us are perfect, but it pays to be so when driving your firm’s vehicle.

Mike Walsh Mike Walsh was for 20 years Regional Assessment Manager for the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Britain’s biggest quality assurance body for businesses.

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AS with all else your attitude as a driver is your business. We all have our faults, myself included. Although I have since mellowed, there have been occasions when my ‘behind the wheel manners’ left much to be desired. Fortunately, the only clue as to my identity was my number plate. In effect, my anonymity shielded me from swift retribution. There were two occasions when I did allow myself to be goaded by anonymous drivers. These resulted

DRIVERS: Be a company ambassador.

in two madcap road races that might have come from the Steve McQueen movie, Bullitt. Sadly, in both instances, the competing drivers were plain-clothed policeman. Stuff happens. The first time I was complimented on my dexterity at the wheel, the second occasion I was fined 50-sobs. One of my favourite business slogans is, “If we get it right tell the world. If we get it wrong tell us.”

None of us are perfect but it pays to be so when you are driving your firm’s vehicle. This is especially so when the vehicle’s livery includes full contact details of the company you work for. Drive carefully, it might be the company you once worked for. Road rage invariably causes an irate response. The victim might not be satisfied with merely giving you the finger. He might use this finger on his laptop’s keyboard to give your boss the finger too. Furthermore, the last thing you need is to see your failings as a driver discussed on a local social forum. It happens. When driving, it is your golden opportunity to be an ambassador for your company. Impeccable manners behind the wheel might bring you more than a smile. You could be the lucky winner of a complimentary letter to your boss. Better still, a new customer may be keen to know the compa-

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By Steve Walsh SPAIN’S Secretary of State for Trade, Jaime Garcia-Legaz Ponce, has met with Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, from the United Arab Emirates Federal National Council (FNC). The main topic of discussion was how to further cement cooperation and friendship between the UAE and Spain, and the compatible visions and political will of the two states to bolster bilateral relations and promote ways of preserving their interests in areas of common work. Manuel Gomez Acebo, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Joaquim Gay de Montella, of the Madrid Confederation of Employers and Industries (CEIM), were also in attendance, as well as Spanish business leaders and represen-

2014 to reach €1.9 billion. He noted that 40 Spanish registered companies and 73 trade agencies operate in the UAE, with 1,456 trademarks from the European country. “The UAE hopes to forge a strategic economic partnership that reflects the real potential of the economies of the UAE and Spain,” Al Murr said. He added that the “UAE-Spain Joint Economic Committee, which was established in 2010, is a main booster of economic cooperation.”

per cent growth in trade between the countries from 2009 to 2014

tatives of the country’s major companies. Al Murr stressed the UAE’s desire to expand economic and investment cooperation in both the private and public sectors. He noted that trade between the UAE and Spain grew more than 90 per cent between 2009 and

TRADE SECRETARY: Jaime GarciaLegaz Ponce.

Looking back at austerity ECONOMY MINISTER: Luis de Guindos.

Guindos: “Spain is growing at 3.5%” THE Economy Minister, Luis de Guindos, said this week that the Spanish economy was growing in the first half of the year, and on an annualised basis, closer to 3.5 per cent as opposed to the predicted 3 per cent. De Guindos made his statement during a speech at a forum organised by Europa Press, which asked whether the Executive would lower taxes, and said that as expected with the government’s Stability Programme, there was “room” to reduce the tax burden in Spain. A few days ago, the president, Mariano Rajoy, suggested at a rally that he could reduce VAT next year, but later added that he had “betrayed the subconscious” and would “not go into details.”

A PROMINENT think tank on the Eurozone recovery and lessons about austerity, states that, for the first time since 2010, the economies of Germany, France, Italy, and Spain all had a quarter of economic growth. Long-beleaguered Spain led this foursome, growing at a 0.9 per cent rate in the first three months of 2015. Michael W Klein, professor of international economic affairs at Tufts University’s told the Wall

Street Journal that he believed some would attribute this performance to the success of austerity programmes that began five years ago. Outside the Eurozone, the conservative victory in Britain’s elections last week was treated by Prime Minister David Cameron as justification of his austerity programme. But the facts cast doubt on these claims. Austerity did not deliver in Britain, which experienced an even sharper decline in output than

the United States, or the Eurozone as a whole, in the wake of the 2008 crisis. From its lowest point in early 2009, the British economy grew 2 per cent by the time Mr Cameron became prime minister in May 2010. But after that election, growth stalled for the remainder of the year. Only when its austerity policies were reversed did the UK economy start to grow again. And it took more than five years for the economy to reach its pre-crisis level.

Managers ‘justify corruption’ A REPORT by the consultancy EY (formerly Ernst & Young) on 38 countries around the world reveals that 69 per cent of managers in Spain justify bribery and corruption to generate profits. The figure is almost double the average for Western Europe, where 35 per cent of execu-

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per cent of managers in Spain justify bribery and corruption to generate profits

with a result of 61 per cent. Portugal tops the list of most prolifically corrupt countries within the European Union,

followed by Greece and Spain. At the other end of the spectrum is Denmark with a result of only 4 per cent. The report found that 57 per cent of managers are pressured to find new sources of revenue in high risk markets where there is a greater likelihood of corruption becoming a temptation.

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Parks follow a theme BY 2020, London will see a film and television theme park costing €3.4 billion, which will twin a similar new feature in Spain. The theme park business, which earns annual revenues of €6.9 billion in Western Europe, is attracting other new entrants. Last July, Cinecitta opened its first theme park near Rome. And a giant theme park with 15,000 hotel rooms, also based on Paramount Pictures’ films, is due to open in Spain next year.

Best school for business Spanish business school Iese, part of the University of Navarra, has topped the Financial Times’ 2015 combined ranking of executive short courses, regaining the position it last held in 2012. The school ousted HEC Paris, which dropped to second place in the combined table.

Employment inspection The employment agency in Spain has released figures that show 2,372 bogus self-employed claims had been detected since their investigation began in 2012. It also highlighted that the inspection uncovered 3,395 full-time jobs that were being disclosed as part-time in order to save on employment costs.

Coin contest launches THE European Commission has decided to issue a special commemorative €2 coin to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the European flag. The design of the new currency will be chosen by the residents of the EU, who can vote on any one of five designs preselected by the Commsion. You can register your vote for your favourite design at: www.coin-competition.eu

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Sour grapes from left-wingers Michaelpuche / Shutterstock.com File photo

SINCE their rout in the election they’ve accused the British public of being stupid LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT WHY are so many left-wingers such an unpleasant bunch? Since their rout in the election they have produced more sour juice than a premature grape harvest. They’ve accused the British public of being stupid and making the wrong decision, invaded Downing Street, dubbed graffiti on the memorials of our brave servicemen and women and, headed by the awful Charlotte Church, displayed disgracefully-worded placards, denigrating the conservatives in ways only surpassed by the hate messages delivered by the militant Muslim brigade. The unions, in a fit of pique, tongues undoubtedly rubbed raw by extensive woundlicking and no doubt anxious to remind their dwindling supporters that they still have a reason to actually exist, have instigated Plan B or C and are intent on punishing as many voters as possible. The threat of disrupting an impending public

LEFTIST RALLY: Protestors invade Downing Street. Like it or not, the world is run by capitalists, it’s a business. To be in with a chance, we need strong, intelligent leaders and an efficient workforce.’

holiday with a transport strike is typical of this uncaring, self-serving bunch of bandits, who are good for nothing but holding the country to ransom to finance their own hypocritical lifestyles. Well, I’ve a message for all of you. You lost,

get used to it. The main bulk of the British public doesn’t want your style or idea of government. Bite the bullet and show a little character for a change. In fact, the reaction of many lefties shows the true reason the public voted as they did. Militancy and negative disruption has no place in the modern world. Unions were fine in the bad old days, when people were paid a pittance in t’mill while their masters reigned supreme on the hill, but those days are gone. To compete and be successful, the machines of modern existence need to work smoothly, with as few diversions as possible. Like it or not, the world is run by capitalists, it’s a business. To be in with a chance, we need strong, intelligent leaders and a willing, efficient workforce. Frankly, running around with placards and coming out on strike simply doesn’t hack it. Buckle down and extend the success achieved in the last five years. The last thing Britain needs are bitter dissenters airing their dirty laundry in public. Oops, sorry, Mr Balls! No puns intended. Keep the faith, Love Leapy, Leapylee2002@gmail.com www.leapylee.co.uk

How art deco affected society MAJOR exhibition is dedicated to the art deco movement in Paris between 1910-1935

Peter Fieldman London-born journalist and author, Peter spends his time between Paris and Madrid. His novel ‘1066 The Conquest’ available on Amazon or www.1066TheConquest.com

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OR several years the ‘Fundacion March’ in Madrid has been at the forefront of some of the capital’s most original and avant-garde art exhibitions competing with the major art museums of the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen Bornemisza. This spring is no exception with a major exhibition dedicated to the art deco movement in Paris between 1910-1935. Art deco has always been overshadowed by paintings and sculptures. Tim Benton, the British expert on art deco and joint curator of the project, praised March on its initiative, saying that it was an important step to place fine arts and decorative arts on an equal footing. It is the first major exhibition devoted to the

Roger-Henri Expert and Richard Van Der Boijen. Transatlántico Normandie. Grand Salon 1933-34. subject in Spain, more than a decade after Tim Benton’s major exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in 2003, and the first to show this form of art outside the traditional museums. The art deco movement in the 1920s had a profound effect on society, especially in France, where it achieved worldwide attention at the International Decorative Arts Fair in Paris in 1925. It was a period during which growing consumerism and art became almost indistinguishable with designers and couturiers of fashion,

furniture, interiors, architecture, jewellery, even perfumes, demonstrating their talent to create innovative products for their clients. The creations of major designers were as sought after as conventional paintings by the leading artists of the period and wealthy clients paid high prices for the latest decorative art. During the period between the two World Wars, the art deco movement became entwined with commerce and industry. The 20s brought in a new style of living and a transformation of

CARTIER. Hebilla de cinturon, 1922 French society, which spread throughout the continent. It was arguably the start of women’s liberation and freedom of expression which allowed stylists and designers like Paul Poiret or Chanel to design and produce high-class fashion, jewellery and perfumes for a more affluent and demanding clientele. It was the dawn of the age of trav-

el. The great transatlantic liners were floating palaces with interior designers granted freedom to create luxury cabins, lounges and majestic stairways, while the rapidly expanding motor industry was producing individually designed cars. Architects like Corbusier were at the forefront of new concepts in house design and were given artistic licence by wealthy property owners to produce original and exotic interiors, and posters and magazines heralded a new art medium - advertising. The exhibition comprises more than 350 objects, lent by both national museums and private collections in Europe and the United States. It is divided into eight themed sections including architecture, crystal, ceramics, fashion, furnishings, jewellery, perfume bottles photos, posters and textiles, with unique works by more than 100 artists, designers, couturiers, decorators and craftsmen of the period. The exhibition Art Deco in Paris 1910-1935 runs until June 28. The March Foundation, Castello 77 28006 Madrid: www.march.es

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Good, bad and almost naked - are the emperor’s new clothes to die for? Nora Johnson

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a free-lance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/nora-johnson

DID you catch those ‘naked’ designer dresses sported recently at New York’s Met Gala? Among those who turned up to the annual event - the so-called fashion Oscars - almost completely devoid of clothing were Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian. Now, do these slebs dress for themselves, the men in their lives, to out-Gaga Lady Gaga - or simply for the cameras? I suspect they know only too well that more media space will be given to those revealing the most flesh and they’ll happily wear these jaw-dropping, naked-effect outfits to bolster a flagging image in the hope of maintaining their position in the public eye. After all, if they dressed ‘normally,’ they’d hard-

ly get papped. But appearance is everything now, isn’t it? Shortly after reading about the Met Gala, I read about 21-yearold student, Eloise Parry, who died in agony after taking banned diet pills bought online. Like most of us, she was concerned about her appearance, a pretty girl probably chasing the size 0 supermodel dream, sadly caused by a multibillion pound industry which wants us to obsess about our weight rather than our health. I’m reminded here of Protein World’s infamous ‘beach body ready’ weight-loss posters that had to be removed from London Underground last month ahead of mass protests.

Do celebrities dress for themselves, the men in their lives, to outGaga Lady Gaga, or simply for the cameras?

But then, children as young as six begin suffering from body image problems and dangerous dieting a recent study suggests. According to campaigners, a society obsessed with thinness is harming children’s mental health as heavier pupils, dissatisfied with their bodies, start risky, unhealthy diets to compensate. Recently published books on America’s $88bn anti-aging industry conclude, not surprisingly, that millions face serious health problems caused by the gurus of unreg-

KATIE PRICE: Too much Botox.

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ulated dietary, vitamin supplements and Botox crazes. Now, I’m not sure but I think we’re allowed to get older but we’re not supposed to look as though we are. Is that right? Do the Botoxers and face-filler folk actually know that we know that they’ve been cheating? Everything peeled, exfoliated, filled and polished - the full (late) Joan Rivers, bless her. The problem for people who’ve had excessive Botox, you see, is that they don’t look younger, just weirder. Think Katie Price. Or... someone trapped in a lift for a week with Nicola Sturgeon, George Galloway or any other politician for that matter.

Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca.

It’s just a matter of opinion Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

DAVID CAMERON’S win has fired up the PP camp, especially its big guns. The polls got it wrong, just as they did before the Scottish independence referendum so there could be surprises waiting inside those ballot boxes. The Partido Popular and the PSOE are plodding warily along and Ciudadanos seems to be doing nicely although Podemos appears to be backsliding. The truth is that it’s anyone’s guess as to what next Sunday will bring. But the Tory victory should also send a sobering message to parties (are you listening PP, PSOE and Podemos?) that build their policies on the shifting sands of opinion polls.

Not enough time CIUDADANO’s leader Albert Rivera irritated everybody over 40 with his claim that “democratic regeneration should come from those born in democracy.” It must originate with people without Swiss bank accounts and corruption

Sharing the load FORMER Health minister Ana Mato complained of the sexist, machista attitude in attaching some of her former husband’s blame to her. Her ex, one-time mayor of Pozuelo Jesus Sepulveda, is up to his neck in the Gurtel kickbacks-for-contracts case. He allegedly allowed Francisco Correa’s companies to spend more

ANA MATO: She didn’t ask.

than €28,000 on family holidays and their children’s parties. Mato therefore benefited, the courts claim. Not so, she insists: she had no idea who had footed those bills. Did it never occur to her to ask who was paying? Most women show some interest in hubby’s cash-flow.

cases “who only know how to work.” Fine words, but it could also be true that most under-40s have not yet had time to accumulate sufficient dosh to put into a Swiss bank account.

A bad diagnosis PODEMOS strategist Iñigo Errejon has been watering down its message to attract those coveted floating voters of indeterminate views. Errejon, despite his PhD in Political Science, has probably made a bad diagnosis because Podemos is beginning to lose the radical Left without attracting the undecided Centre.

Ana Mato insists that she had no idea who footed the bills for their family holidays or children’s parties.

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7:00am Homes Under the Hammer 8:00am Don't Get Done, Get Dom 8:45am Flog it! Trade Secrets 9:15am Collectaholics 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm World News 1:00pm A to Z of TV Gardening 1:20pm Italy Unpacked 2:20pm The Super League Show 3:15pm Monty Don's Italian Gardens 4:15pm Elephant Diaries 4:45pm Are You Being Served? 5:15pm 'Allo, 'Allo! 6:15pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Beat the Brain 8:00pm A Cook Abroad 9:00pm Springwatch 10:00pm Joan of Arc 11:00pm Later Live... with Jools Holland 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am Weather 12:20am The Detectives 1:15am Antiques Roadshow 2:15am Rip Off Britain

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 11:55am ITV News 12:00pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Paul O'Grady Show 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Britain's Got Talent 10:00pm Coronation Street 10:30pm Britain's Got Talent 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm On Assignment 12:15am The Big Fish Off 1:15am Jackpot 247 4:00am Loose Women 4:45am Nightscreen

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Psych Emmerdale Coronation Street You've Been Framed! Dinner Date Scorpion Psych Royal Pains Emmerdale Coronation Street You've Been Framed! Dinner Date The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Britain's Got Talent Britain's Got Talent You've Been Framed! The Mummy Returns FYI Daily The Mummy Returns Britain's Got More Talent Celebrity Juice The Keith Lemon Sketch Show Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records

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8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:00pm Festivals, Sex and Suspicious Parents 11:00pm EastEnders 11:30pm Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment 12:00am Family Guy 12:22am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:10am Family Guy 1:30am Festivals, Sex and Suspicious Parents 2:30am Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment 3:00am Slum Survivors 4:00am Festivals, Sex and Suspicious Parents

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 9:00pm The Secret History of Our Streets 10:00pm We Need to Talk About Kevin 11:45pm Twin Sisters 12:45am One-Hit Wonders at the BBC 1:45am The Secret History of Our Streets

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Fresh Fields Heartbeat Where the Heart is Murder, She Wrote Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Inspector Morse Heartbeat Where the Heart is Wild at Heart Fresh Fields Doctor in the House On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Lewis Law and Order: UK The Vice Inspector Morse Police drama series featuring Colin Dexter's enigmatic chief inspector and his sidekick Sergeant Lewis. 3:05am ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 3:30am Teleshopping

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Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Car S.O.S Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Countdown Deal or No Deal Posh Pawnbrokers Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it No Offence 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Benefits Street Born Survivor: Bear Grylls

Minder The Professionals Cycling Pawn Stars French Open Tennis Live World Rally Championship Highlights Runaway Train FYI Daily Runaway Train Village of the Damned A faithful screen version of John Wyndham's sci-fi chiller, 'The Midwich Cuckoos'. FYI Daily Village of the Damned A faithful screen version of John Wyndham's sci-fi chiller, 'The Midwich Cuckoos'. Nitro Circus Movies Now The latest movie news and reviews. ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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The Mr. Men Show Thomas and Friends Milkshake Monkey Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Toby's Travelling Circus Bananas in Pajamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs 5 News Lunchtime Big Brother Neighbours NCIS Justice for Natalee Holloway 5 News at 5 Neighbours Criminals: Caught on Camera 5 News Tonight Ultimate Police Interceptors The Dog Rescuers Pets Make You Laugh Out Loud Big Brother Big Brother's Bit on the Side

X-Men Charlie's Angels Lethal Weapon Transformers: Age of Extinction Jumanji The Top Ten Show 2015 X-Men Charlie's Angels Transformers Lethal Weapon

7:00am Ghostbusters 8:50am The Nutty Professor 10:30am American Pie: The Wedding 12:10pm We're the Millers 2:05pm Good Luck Chuck 3:50pm The Nutty Professor 5:30pm Ghostbusters 7:20pm The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear 9:00pm We're the Millers 11:00pm Good Luck Chuck 12:50am About a Boy 2:40am The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear

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Hollyoaks Revenge Charmed 90210 Melissa and Joey Rules of Engagement Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks New Girl How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs Melissa and Joey Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory Empire Supernatural The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Drift: The Sideways Craze 9:00am One in the Chamber 10:45am Step Up All in 12:45pm Rosewater Special 1:00pm Drift: The Sideways Craze 3:00pm Tammy 4:45pm Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 7:00pm Step Up All in 9:00pm Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Ten years after a pandemic disease, apes are drawn into a battle with human survivors. 11:15pm Tammy 12:55am Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort 2:30am One in the Chamber 4:05am Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort 5:40am Mark Millar's Superhero Playlist Comic book writer Mark Millar reveals his favourite superhero films.

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10:15am The Housing Enforcers 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:30am State Opening of Parliament 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Perfection 4:00pm Escape to the Continent 5:00pm The Box 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm Traffic Cops 10:00pm New Tricks 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Suntrap 12:15am Match of the Day 12:45am Jagged Edge 2:30am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:35am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

8:00am Don't Get Done, Get Dom 8:45am Flog it! Trade Secrets 9:15am See Hear 9:45am Cowboys and Angels 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 11:30am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Don't Get Done, Get Dom 12:45pm Saints and Scroungers 1:15pm Glorious Gardens From Above 2:00pm Cagney and Lacey 2:45pm Cash in the Attic 3:15pm Monty Don's French Gardens 4:15pm Elephant Diaries 4:45pm Are You Being Served? 5:15pm 'Allo, 'Allo! 5:40pm Just Good Friends 6:15pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Beat the Brain 8:00pm A Cook Abroad 9:00pm Springwatch 10:00pm Springwatch 10:30pm Modern Times 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am Weather 12:20am The Detectives

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 11:55am ITV News 12:00pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Paul O'Grady Show 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Britain's Got Talent 10:00pm Coronation Street 10:30pm Britain's Got Talent 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Come on Down! The Game Show Story 12:45am More Tales From Northumberland with Robson Green

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Psych Emmerdale Coronation Street You've Been Framed! Dinner Date Scorpion Psych Royal Pains Emmerdale Coronation Street You've Been Framed! Dinner Date The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Britain's Got Talent Britain's Got Talent You've Been Framed! Dante's Peak FYI Daily Dante's Peak The Hot Desk Britain's Got More Talent Celebrity Juice The Keith Lemon Sketch Show Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records

9:00pm FA Cup's 50 Greatest Moments 11:00pm Murder in Successville 11:30pm Family Guy 11:52pm Family Guy 12:15am American Dad! 12:40am Family Guy 1:00am Murder in Successville 1:30am Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment 2:00am Festivals, Sex and Suspicious Parents 3:00am Slum Survivors 4:00am Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 9:00pm Britain by Bike 9:30pm Our World 10:00pm The Real White Queen and Her Rivals 11:00pm The Golden Age of Canals 12:00am Inside the Medieval Mind 1:00am Tails You Win: The Science of Chance

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Fresh Fields Heartbeat Where the Heart is Murder, She Wrote Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Inspector Morse Heartbeat Where the Heart is Wild at Heart Fresh Fields Doctor in the House On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Lewis Law and Order: UK The Vice Inspector Morse ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 3:30am Teleshopping Innovative, value-formoney products brought directly to you at home ... shop 'til you drop whilst avoiding the hustle and bustle of the High Street.

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Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Car S.O.S Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Channel Four News Summary Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Countdown Deal or No Deal Posh Pawnbrokers Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Supervet 24 Hours in A and E The Job Centre Bodyshockers Street Sound and Style

8:50am Noddy in Toyland 9:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:30am Peppa Pig 9:35am Toby's Travelling Circus 9:45am Bananas in Pajamas 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:45pm Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs 1:40pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:45pm Big Brother 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm The Husband She Met Online 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Criminals: Caught on Camera 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 9:00pm Seconds From Death 10:00pm Benefits Britain: Me and My 14 Kids 11:00pm Big Brother 12:00am Big Brother's Bit on the Side

7:00am Movies Now 7:05am Minder Modern-day reimagineering on the classic comedydrama. 8:10am Ax Men 9:00am The Professionals 10:00am Pawn Stars 10:30am French Open Tennis Live 8:15pm UEFA Europa League Live 11:15pm Cycling Coverage of a cycling event. 12:15am Apocalypse Now 1:15am FYI Daily 1:20am Apocalypse Now 3:20am Nitro Circus 3:50am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:00am Teleshopping Innovative, value-formoney products brought directly to you at home ... shop 'til you drop whilst avoiding the hustle and bustle of the High Street.

7:00am X2 9:20am Thor: The Dark World Special 9:50am Air Force One 12:05pm Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 12:35pm Pacific Rim 2:55pm Captain Phillips 5:20pm X2 7:45pm Air Force One 10:00pm Pacific Rim 12:20am Lethal Weapon 2

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7:00am Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit 9:00am Balls of Fury 10:45am 13 Going on 30 12:35pm A Million Ways to Die in the West 2:45pm About Time 5:00pm Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit 7:00pm Grudge Match 9:00pm Balls of Fury 10:40pm A Million Ways to Die in the West 12:45am Talladega Nights Bobby 2:55am The Best Man Holiday

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7:00am Drift: The Sideways Craze 9:00am One in the Chamber 10:45am Step Up All in 12:45pm Drift: The Sideways Craze 2:45pm Mark Millar's Superhero Playlist 3:00pm Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 5:15pm Tammy 7:00pm Step Up All in 9:00pm Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Ten years after a pandemic disease, apes are drawn into a battle with human survivors. 11:15pm Tammy 12:55am Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort 2:30am One in the Chamber 4:05am Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort 5:40am Mark Millar's Superhero Playlist Comic book writer Mark Millar reveals his favourite superhero films.

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9:00am Brian Lara Masterclass 9:30am Brian Lara Masterclass 10:00am Sky Sports Originals 11:30am Sky Sports Originals 12:00pm Cricket's Greatest 1:30pm Cricket's Greatest 2:00pm Brian Lara Masterclass 2:30pm Brian Lara Masterclass 3:00pm Brian Lara Masterclass 3:30pm Brian Lara Masterclass 4:00pm Fantasy Football Club Highlights 4:30pm Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 5:30pm Sky Sports Originals 7:00pm Sky Sports Originals 7:30pm Cricket's Greatest 8:00pm Cricket's Greatest 8:30pm Fantasy Football Club Highlights 9:00pm Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 10:00pm Triathlon 10:30pm Great Run Series 11:00pm Cricket's Greatest 11:30pm Cricket's Greatest 12:00am Cricket's Greatest

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Am I just a dumb animal? Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-the-wall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

WHEN I see the brilliant work that veterinary surgeon Noel Fitzpatrick carries out, as depicted on the Channel 4 programme Super Vet, I am filled with admiration for this wonderful man. Not only because he performs near miracles at times on his non-human patients, but also because of his obvious love and deep respect for each and every animal that is brought to him, and the camaraderie he displays with their owners. I simply do not understand those who cruelly abuse animals or seem to have no affinity with these, our fellow creatures. And particularly whenever I hear some idiot declaring, “It was just a cat,” or something equally dismissive when one is lost, or is mown down on the road by some careless driver. Equally of course for dogs or any other living creature if it comes to that, because all are individual miracles of creation in their own right. Just take the trouble to study them at close quarters. Even the humble sparrow is a masterpiece of creative engi-

WISE FOX: The safest place to be was behind the hunt.

neering and no matter how clever we believe the human race to be, it cannot come within a billion miles of creating anything so complex or extraordinary. The closest we can come to this is to clone. In other words, copy something already crafted, using a living template. Then we are led to believe that most animals operate purely on an instinctive level and not by what we class as intelligence. But I’m not so sure about that. Take the wild bird that has been flashed across the internet recently, gradually manoeuvring some floating bread that has attracted feeding fish, ever nearer to itself in order to spear its own dinner. I once personally witnessed a fox in full daylight, trailing a couple of hundred yards behind the Thurlow hunt. The hounds and riders were some way ahead, but Reynard had figured that the safest place to be was behind the whole lot of them. I stopped my van to watch him; he paused and cocked his head at me as if to say, “Who’s the dumb animal, me or that lot?” before trotting on. We can learn a lot from animals and they enrich our lives. I came to the conclusion a long time ago that bar some notable exceptions, this would indeed be paradise Earth without the presence of man.

The scourge of tribal Europe THE Russians are skilled at creating the myth that triumph was exclusively a Soviet victory Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

WITH trepidation I watched Russians celebrate ‘their victory’ over Nazism. Once again the same tiresome exclusivity that fuelled the deaths of an estimated 100 million Europeans during the disastrous 20th Century. Don’t be too quick to accuse Americans for taking the credit for winning the war single-handed. The Russians are as skilled at creating the myth that triumph was exclusively a Soviet victory. Here we go again, I thought: triumphalist British Empire 1900, Germany in the 1930s. The writer, George Bernard Shaw, explained Europe’s fault-line in a few words: ‘Patriotism is your conviction that your country is superior to all other countries be-

Celebrating victory. cause you were born in it.’ Russian President Vladimir Putin, keen to forge international partnerships on a base of peaceful co-existence, must have mixed feelings too. He must pay lip service to Russians nostalgic for the time when Bolshevik Occupied

A jackboot is a jackboot regardless of nationality.

Russia shared world power status. He otherwise condemned Bolshevik socialism as unworkable. Are those who hanker after British Empire and Winston Churchill any better?

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It’s time to vote.

Now is your chance THE day is nearly upon us! This Sunday May 24 is the day we expatriates get the chance to vote in local elections, our chance to influence the town we now call home. The British people that have chosen to embrace the Spanish life form an important part of the local community. Especially in the coastal regions where they contribute greatly to the local economy. Local Ayuntamientos (councils) know and welcome this fact, but need our help and advice as to what would benefit everyone - if they don’t know something, they can’t change it! Simply by voting for the party you feel can help your community the best, you have already helped make everyone’s lives better. We came to Spain because of its culture, let us respect it, embrace it and immerse ourselves in it. We at the EWN are completely impartial, however we do strive for transparency and integration, and in doing so, realise that both of these issues are two way streets. We need to show a little more understanding toward our naturally hospitable neighbours who welcome our input. Spain is not ‘Little Britain.’ It is the beautiful country we chose to live in. If we wish to make it even better, your vote is needed. If you don’t vote, you can’t complain.

To Russian friends I point out that peoples of the West, especially Germans and Eastern Europeans, fear and detest hammer and sickle symbolism as much as Russians blanch at the sight of a Swastika. They don’t accept this and believe sincerely the Soviets liberated Europe. It is what they were taught. I show photographs of the Reich forces greeted as liberators throughout German Occupied Europe. This is dismissed as propaganda. I concede many Russians, having little choice anyway, resisted the Reich’s onslaught. “Why,” I asked, “don't you salute the peoples of Finland, Eastern Europe, the Baltic States, who as heroically resisted Soviet aggression and occupation?” Now we A jackboot is a jackboot rewant to gardless of the nationality of hear your news. the foot in it. Unless Europeans shrug off national YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE tribalism history is - YOUR OPINION doomed to repeat itself. www.euroweeklynews.com

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Take the time to show our nurses your caring side AFTER reading your story about the nursing crisis in Malaga (Costa del Sol Issue 1558) I just wanted to say I think this is appalling and something should be done about it ASAP. I regularly have to go for blood tests at the CARE in Las Lagunas and hear people moaning their heads off about having to wait 10 minutes to be seen and blaming the nurses for being slow. I can’t help wondering what they would be saying if they had their veins hacked about by hurried nurses trying to get the job done quicker. These nurses, mostly women although I have seen a couple of men too, are kind, gentle and receive you with a smile, quite amazing considering how thoroughly overworked they are. I suggest we all take the time next time we have to deal with a nurse to smile, thank him/her for everything they do for us, and maybe even take them a bunch of flowers. They certainly deserve it. Helena Bridges, Las Lagunas (Malaga)

Clean up act LIVING in Alhaurin de la Torre, with the nice and clean roads and streets, makes me feel so sad when I drive into Torremolinos. Half of the shops on the Avda. Palma de Mallorca are empty and for rent, the streets, although being cleaned on a regular basis, look like the full maintenance department of the town hall has been fired some time ago. Graffiti is everywhere, pavements are cracked/smashed and road signs from the 80’s are everywhere. With the elections and all the effort that the mayor has put in to staying in his luxury seat, he seems to have forgotten that Torremolinos is a place that needs to be looked after. Not only plants and trees but also roads and pavements. And whilst

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in the Royal Air Force. I thank God for all the other German folks that I have known. As my Son says... “folks is folks” bless em all. If anyone is really interested in these facts read ‘Dresden’ by Frederick Taylor. Disturbing reading for sure. No excuses just the brutal facts. War is not pretty. Thanks for the best paper in English! Name supplied (by email)

Balcony danger One thing to say for the Spanish, when they hang their laundry out it makes for a colourful sight. John Edwards Cardiff (UK)

making a plan to do so, let the town hall talk to the owners of all these empty shops. Give new tenants a discount on local taxes if they rent in Torremolinos. Please try and be house proud of this town again. Let us smile when we talk about tourism and entrepreneurs in Torremolinos. Not laugh. Wessel Wiersma, Alhaurin de la Torre (Malaga)

Stop and think I HAVE become very concerned about the lack of thinking from the British people. Don’t get me wrong, because I chose to leave the UK and now live in Spain, in theory I shouldn’t give a damn. And I don’t as a rule, but I can’t help thinking of the old land. I see the failure of our schools, compared to the education which I was pleased to have received. I see the young people with nothing to do but paint graffitti and gladly go to a Muslim country to take up arms against us. I am sad about the lack of educa-

tion of the general public regarding the voting in of political leaders. These so called leaders are only looking after their own jobs. They don’t care about what happens, they just want their pennies worth and then off they go. The drug culture in the UK and other countries is a factor, not of the system but the failure of the system. If people have nothing to do then what do they do? These things have been robbed from them and replaced with iPods, iPhones, computers and games consoles. The UK needs a big wakeup call. Get serious about where you want that country to go. Do something about it and get off your backsides and make it happen. Mark Penn (by email)

Blame games CONGRATULATIONS to readers Mrs Fullerton and Mr Thompson on their realistic comments on the current mania for World War blame

games! (Letters, Issue 1558) Now, if only British TV would take a hint and stop making cheap television out of the same World War footage (in colour!) and the psychoanalysis ad nauseum of seemingly every single one of the Nazi membership! Charles Dowling, Orihuela Costa (Alicante)

Over the top? OK Leapy Lee goes over the top sometimes but his column and readers’ letters are the first pages I read and I bet many others do too. Regarding the response to his article on World War Two, I was in London when the buzz bombs were dropping around the time of the Dresden bombing. Dresden WAS a major legitimate military target containing many war industries and being a communications centre. I have heard quite a few ‘Hate the British’ types in the early years of living in Spain, but have never even replied to them, neither did my husband, he was a night fighter

WHEN will the builders and hoteliers learn the tragic lesson? Hardly a week goes by without a tragedy as someone falls from a balcony, as reported in the Euro Weekly News (Mallorca Issue 1558). People are quick to blame the poor victims themselves assuming they were either acting recklessly or blind drunk. While that may be true in some cases, I would say the simple fact of the matter is that the balconies are too low. I was on holiday with my daughter and her young children (aged five and nine) in a hotel in Palma and we could not have a moment’s rest when in our room. Every minute of our time was spent watching over my grandchildren as the balcony wall was so low. They could quite easily have climbed over and fallen, and we were six floors up! The hotel owners should be forced to make their balconies safe, and builders should not be allowed to build such unsafe balconies Jane Stansfield (by email)

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At 68, when you go to sleep at night, all you want to do is wake up in the morning. Sir Alex Ferguson is feeling his age.

in history 1420: Following English victory at Agincourt, Henry V and his heirs would inherit the French throne upon King Charles VI of France’s death. 1455: England’s 30 year War of the Roses began with Richard of York taking St Albans and capturing King Henry Vi. 1859: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born. Before he began writing, Doyle studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh where he began writing short stories. In 1986 he introduced the world to Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. 1701: Captain Kidd, one of the most famous pirates in history, is executed. 1916: Britain introduces British Summer Time after a campaign by builder William Willett. 1927: Charles Lindbergh lands in Paris after the first solo air crossing of the Atlantic in the Spirit of St Louis. 1936: Aer Lingus is founded by the Irish government as the national airline of the Republic of Ireland. 1946: Jordan gains independence from Britain and Abdullah ibn Hussein becomes the King of Jordan. 1977: Two Boeing 747s by Pan Am and KLM collide in the Canary Islands killing 582 people. 1982: The British ship, Atlantic Conveyor carrying Chinook helicopters and destroyer HMS Coventry were hit in the Falkland war with 39 crew members dying. 1985: Live Aid is born. The first benefit concert which was organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian Famine was held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia. 1986: Margaret Thatcher becomes the first British Prime Minister to visit Israel.

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Not many people have had as much bad luck as I have, but not many people have had as much good luck, either.” Tig Notaro

World of English

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There is no egg in eggplant nor ham in hamburger, neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins weren’t invented in England, or French fries in France. Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which aren’t sweet, are meat.

‘MY DARLING, HAD I KNOWN THE TORIES WOULD ROMP THE ELECTION I WOULD NEVER HAVE FLOGGED YOUR PICASSO!’

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Unscramble the name of a famous 1989 American drama film starring Robin Williams (three words): DEPOSITED TEA COSY

A man and his wife were sitting in the living room discussing a Living Will, “Just so you know, I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the plug.” His wife got up, unplugged the TV and threw out all the beer.

Unscramble the name of a famous London landmark (three words): HAS SCULPTED ALTAR

One day a boy asked his grandpa, “grandpa make a frog sound.” The grandfather asked why? The boy said, “Grandma says when you croak we are going to Hawaii.”

FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: DEAD POETS SOCIETY, ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL

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

ASSERT (10)

SEARED

DETAIL

STACKS

DINNER

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Roza Diez is a Spanish politican. She is a former member of the European Parliament for the PSOE. In 2007 she gave up her seat and left the PSOE due to disagreements. She founded a new political party UPyD. She was elected to the Congress of Deputies representing Madrid in 2008 and 2011.

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22 May, Novak Djokovic, Tennis Player, 28 The Serbian tennis star achieved No. 1 World ranking in 2011 and the Australian Open was his first major tournament win in 2008. After winning Wimbledon in 2014, he became the 21st player in history to earn seven major titles. He won three Grand Slam titles in 2011. 23 May, Joan Collins, TV Actress, 82 The English actress was well known for playing Alexis Carrington on TV’s Dynasty which was popular in the US in the 80s. She married and divorced four times before marrying her current husband, Percy Gibson in 2002. Prior to TV, she starred in films from the age of 17. 24 May, Bob Dylan, Folk Singer, 74 The legendary singer-songwriter, who was born Robert Zimmerman, revolutionised folk music in the 60s. He renamed himself after the poet Dylan Thomas. He sang a Diet with Johnny Cash in 1969 called ‘Lay Lady Lay.’ 25 May, Ian McKellen, Movie Actor, 76 The talented actor has won many Laurence Oliver Awards and received several nominations for Emmy and Acadamy Awards. He played Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings franchise. He has also appeared in the X-Men movies. 27 May, Jamie Oliver, Chef, 40 Restaurateur Jamie, who is also known as the Naked Chef, has become a well known TV personality and has campaigned for healthier school lunches. He has been married to Juliette since 2000. He prepared lunch for the British PM Tony Blair in 1999.

10-Star Quiz BIG IN JAPAN 1. In Japan, what is the Shinkansen? 2. In terms of population, Tokyo is the largest city in Japan. Which is the second largest city? 3. Name either of the two British long-jumpers who both won gold medals at the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games? 4. Two Japanese cities have hosted the Winter Olympic Games (1972 and 1998), name either? 5. What sort of creature is a Japanese tosa? 6. Which extinct/dormant volcano in south central Honshu is the highest peak in Japan? 7. Which huge prehistoric monster that has featured in a series of Japanese films since 1954, is known in Japanese as ‘Gojira,’ which is a combination of two Japanese words meaning ‘half gorilla and half whale’? 8. Which Japanese city is home to the professional football club Grampus Eight? 9. Which long, loose traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, is secured with a sash called an ‘obi’? 10. Which Japanese alcoholic drink made from fermented rice is traditionally drunk warm in small porcelain cups? 1. RAILWAY SYSTEM carrying high-speed passenger trains, 2. YOKOHAMA, 3. Lynn DAVIES and Mary RAND (BIGNAL), 4. SAPPORO (1972) and NAGANO (1998), 5. Heavily built, smooth-haired DOG, 6. Mount FUJI (also known as FUJIYAMA), 7. GODZILLA, 8. NAGOYA, 9. KIMONO, 10. SAKE

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21 May, Tom Daley, Diver, 21 Daley won two gold medals at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and in 2012 the Olympic Bronze medal for the 10 metre platform. He reached the finals at the Olympics in Beijing in 2008 at 14 and was the FINA World Champion at 15.

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YOUR STARS CANCER (June 22 - July 23) There is sensitivity in your chart. It is possible to overlook someone who needs your time and consideration. You are not a mind-reader and they may not directly seek your help. Be aware, then, of how others are faring. LEO (July 24 - August 23) When someone asks you this week where you are going, will you know the answer? You will make progress if you do. If you're not sure, then there is no point in going full steam ahead. This is a week to consider your options on all fronts, particularly in business. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) A personal decision needs to be made. No major changes are necessary so long as you have a firm plan. It is not so much that caution is required, rather more that you should give yourself time to consider. In the longer term, you may see this week as a turning point. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This is a week of planning and making changes. Some things click into place and you realise that you are on your way to completing an ambition. The trick is to manage it without upsetting people on the home front. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Are you putting off a decision affecting others? This is a good time to take the bull by the horns. Keep an eye on finances involving younger people.

GEMINI

(May 22 - June 21)

A tendency to be emotional because of a setback should be avoided. When you feel the pressure rising, remember that nothing is worth risking your health for. Sound out friends and colleagues to avoid overreacting. It is a week when you realise how someone close is able to be a great help. The question is, can you accept it? Sometimes, you are better able to help in other ways, perhaps by giving encouragement or advice. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Your activities this week may seem to be ones best done alone. To a certain extent this is true. However, if you wish to make others feel important and gain their support in the future, you should involve them. You don't have to take advice which is given but be diplomatic when not acting on it. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Are you feeling less positive than usual? We all do at times. If energy is low get out for a long walk in a relaxing place. Perhaps watch a film that raises your spirits. There is about you a kind of regret and fondness for the past, but there is nothing wrong with sentimentality so long as it does not cloud your picture of the future. That can be bright indeed. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Is someone trying to sidetrack you by casting

doubt on a relationship or plan? Something is going on so make sure that you have all the facts. It would be gullible of you to take everything at face value. You have good supportive colleagues and may seek their advice. Be optimistic as the weekend comes and remember your sense of humour. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Showing confidence means others see you as being very much in control. They need to see that you can be trusted. If a plan is not going in the right direction, be prepared to change tack. Changes should not be made to financial plans until you are sure of your ground. Romantically, you are being admired. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) It is all go for you at the moment. Not only will you be particularly clear-thinking but your intellect will be sharp as a knife. Your enthusiasm spills over from your business life to personal matters, leading to a hectic and eventful time all week. When it comes to romance, a positive and dynamic approach stands you in good stead. . TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) It is now important that you are clear about the person you wish to spend your time with because you may have more than one option. Plans that you started last week are now showing progress. Keeping the pace growing is essential to beat rivals. It is not an easy week by any means but it should not be boring.

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: 6 Good: 8 Very good: 12 Excellent: 14

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION abed able bade bald bale bard bare baud bead bear beau bled blue blur boar bode bola bold bole bore brad brae bred burl daub drab drub lobe lube robe verb abler abode above adobe baled baler bared beard blade blare blear blued bluer board bored boule brave bravo bread broad debar labor lobar lobed orbed robed roble ruble adverb albedo balder blared bolder boreal braved burled dauber doable double labour rouble verbal boulder doubler durable labored laboured BOULEVARD

SOUND OF THE WEEK Wilder Mind Released: May 4, 2015. Artist: Mumford & Sons. Produced by James Ford. WILDER MIND cruised to the Number One spot thanks to 249,000 albums sold. The British group’s first studio outing with electric guitars was the band’s second consecutive Number One album and scored the third best debut sales week of 2015.

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

CRYPTIC

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Cryptic

Across: 1 Sable, 3 Acting, 6 Regards, 8 Idaho, 10 Ewe, 11 Sheathe, 12 Famed, 13 Scorn, 18 Agitate, 20 Aga, 21 Torso, 22 Trident, 23 Adders, 24 Table.

Across 1 To soak, use a tart stew (8) 5 Barrow featured in Paul McCartney song (4) 9 A sabre I broke in a military installation (3,4) 10 Noblemen attending court in London? (5) 11 Seam bowling caught 10 in Tests (5) 12 Rival finds dead bird first (7) 13 Good men digest small Scottish candies (6) 15 The SDP made a mess of the Ocean bottoms (6) 18 Rearranges holiday locations (7) 20 Sweet smell, it’s said, of money (5) 22 A byword for a commercial age (5) 23 Dealers starred in play (7) 24 Makes sure you get a grasp of, verbally (4) 25 Practical folks damaged the saltires (8) Down 1 Be curious about rates (5) 2 Some of the master race are hiding in a row of houses (7) 3 Raises backs (5) 4 Some of the message for the subjects (6)

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Down: 1 Surrey, 2 Earlobe, 3 Assist, 4 Twine, 5 Comet, 7 Grenadier, 9 Alternate, 14 Chariot, 15 Haste, 16 Vestas, 17 Battle, 19 Adore.

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6 Vessel seen in Victoria or Tasmania (5) 7 Setters upset the quizzers (7) 8 Deny soldiers an electrical device (6) 13 Go berserk as Spurs go one better (7) 14 Truer form of tank-top or tank top (6) 16 The varied uses of a classical hero (7)

Code Breaker

17 Fly from the smart sets, eventually (6) 19 Theatre gates open (5) 20 Nails tipsy slow mover (5) 21 Team leader requests information about duties (5)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 6 represents K and 22 represents C, so fill in K every time the figure 6 appears and C every time the figure 22 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 Excessively quick (5) 4 Felicitous (5) 9 Low army rank (7) 10 Sporting venue (5) 11 Canines and incisors (5) 12 Implement (7) 14 Posing no difficulty (4) 16 Young, unfledged pigeon (5) 18 Young dog (5) 21 Onion-like plant (4) 24 Bedroom (7) 26 Disturb the balance of (5) 28 Flower part (5) 29 Flight attendant (7) 30 Concise (5) 31 Hold back to a later time (5)

Down 2 Come into existence (5) 3 Windpipe (7) 5 Mindful of (5) 6 Floor exercise (5-2) 7 Roam goddess of love (5) 8 Bird of prey (5) 9 Sympathy (4) 13 Category (4) 15 Competent (4) 17 One of four equal parts (7) 19 Four-stringed instrument (7) 20 Range or extent (5) 22 Rub or scrape out (5) 23 Poker variation (4) 25 Swell slightly (5) 27 No longer fresh (5)

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

1 Sects, 4 Bottle, 9 Glamour, 10 Egret, 11 Easy, 12 Nastier, 13/18 Big top, 14 Idea, 16 Edge, 20 Abridge, 21 Bare, 24 Avian, 25 Startle, 26 Signal, 27 Terms. Down: 1 Signet, 2 Chaos, 3 Shoe, 5 Overstep, 6 Turning, 7 Entire, 8 Wrong, 13 Bandanna, 15 Darling, 17 Harass, 18 Tease, 19 Recess, 22 Actor, 23 Bait.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Tracksuit, 8 Araña, 9 Grain, 11 Lana, 12 Casa, 14 Gato, 16 Lake, 19 Early, 21 Suave, 22 Addresses. Down: 2 Roads, 3 Coal, 4 Sign, 5 Ida, 6 Watches, 7 Encoger, 10 Rag, 13 All, 15 Awake, 17 Ayer, 18 Esos, 20 Red

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 Sureste (5-4) 7 Islas (5) 9 Sour (fruit, flavour) (f) (5) 10 Age (of person, animal, building) (4) 11 Ninth (6) 13 Smooth (skin) (5) 14 Nave (de iglesia) (5) 15 Hearts (organs, symbols of love) (9)

Down 2 Prueba (4) 3 In love (9) 4 Calles (vías públicas) (7) 5 Enfermedad (7) 6 Drawers (in a desk) (7) 8 Called (named) (7) 12 Eyebrow (4)

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TOP 10 Iconic pastimes that

made Britain great From golf to bingo, darts to shopping, find out the top 10 ways that Brits spend their free time 1. Golf Once very unfairly described as a “good walk spoilt,” but if your preference is for the crazy variety, that would be a very short walk indeed. The nine-hole and 18-hole versions have been a source of much pleasure for millions around the World over countless decades. Not just a highly skilled sport for professionals, but a demanding, even infuriating and serious hobby for many leisure-time players. The first documented mention of golf in Scotland actually appears in a 1457 Act of the Scottish Parliament. 2. Fishing Hugely popular and coming in many shapes and forms, the skill involved in enticing our piscine friends out of all different kinds of water (sea, river and pond), owes much to skill, an awful lot of patience and, for many men, inventing complex excuses to extend river bank stays away from partners. The intricacies of design and the sheer number of different varieties of rods and flies is enough to baffle all but the serious enthusiast. 3. Football Of course, the national sport in countries across the world. It’s perhaps easy to forget when watching the millionaire mega-stars playing in La Liga and the English Premiership, that parks and pitches around the globe are constantly packed with players of all abilities, and that supporters regularly follow their local teams with a mixture of blind faith, misplaced hope and devotion to the cause. 4. Tennis Anyone for tennis? Most certainly during Wimbledon fortnight when the south London club becomes the focus for the world’s sporting media. With its strawberries and cream, straw boaters and genteel manners, the event is the personification of British fair

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play. You don’t have to have played tennis, of course, to be fascinated by the game but those that do play and who have not been to a top professional match before, can only be stunned by the skills of the players. 5. Darts Or ‘arrows’ as the king of indoor sports is sometimes called, has been much maligned over the years, but was officially recognised as a sport some years ago after pressure from the sport’s governing body. Though the leading players have boasted somewhat generous proportions and have hardly appeared examples of clean living and followers of a healthy diet, top dart throwers now attract fanatical followings and can claim huge prize monies. 6 Cricket Explaining to non-English people what a ‘googly’ is, how to position yourself at ‘silly mid off’ or even the complexity of the LBW (Leg Before Wicket) law will probably, to use another cricket term, find yourself on a sticky wicket. Cricket is the kind of sport you either understand without any problems (a public school background will help) or will remain as some kind of unfathomable sporting dark art, played in whites, forever.

7 Rugby The moment some dashing chap decided to be slightly unsporting and pick up a ball and run with it, rather than kick it like his sporting colleagues, a new sport was born and one that has become firmly embedded in numerous sporting nations’ traditions. The real dilemma for sports fans is whether you can be both a football fan and a rugby fan, and indeed if you like rugby league, can you also be a fan of rugby union? It’s as much a cultural clash as a regional clash in the UK. 8 Bingo What would wet and windy afternoons be for hordes of OAPs without bingo? Now apparently attracting a younger following, countless eyes look down for a full house with their dibbers and dabbers ready poised to hopefully scoop top prizes every day of the week across the UK. Regional link-ups between venues mean that serious amounts of cash are up for grabs at certain events and it’s a social sport that’s no longer just attracting those with blue rinses. 9 Sales shopping Everyone likes a bargain - and it appears that a lot of people increasingly like the argy bargy that goes with first day sales scrums. King of them all is the Harrods’ sale guaranteed to be covered by all the TV channels and featuring a wild stampede, the like of which only Richard Attenborough has previously witnessed. Bruise, bashed and disheveled but probably clutching a bargain plasma TV, shoppers emerge with a look of total contentment and sense of pride.

GOLF: A pleasure for millions.

10 Queuing A quintessential British pastime, the skill of being patient while standing in a line in a public place is thought to be fast-disappearing, not least as cultures worldwide become more diversified and, as some say, manners just aren’t what they used to be.

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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.

TARGET: Average: 23 Good: 29 Very good: 42 Excellent: 52

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION atlas narc croak fink fine oink taro trod torn told toad toads rant rods road roan need info inroad oaken load loan lake lads lank lane lass knife knee kneed dolt dank aorta altar alto akin adorn nuke nude nasal salt sake sank sane sans snake sauna sawed anal awed week wane wans duke dunk dune

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Driving in flip flops or high heels WE feature some common driving questions, the answers to which are kindly provided by the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers. ARTICLE 3.1 of the Reglamento General de Circulacion states: “You have to drive properly avoiding damage to people or things. It is forbidden to drive in a negligent or reckless way.” When you drive in flip flops or high heels you can have an accident and when you drive back home from the beach, your flip flops are usually wet and covered in sand and therefore you have a high risk of losing your flip flops whilst driving and using the car pedals. With flip flops you cannot brake or accelerate properly and all these factors can end in

HIGH HEELS: Driving hazard.

a traffic accident, and it could be taken that you were driving in a negligent way. In these cases you can be fined for driving in inappropriate footwear. There have been many cases of people driving in flip flops or high heels who have had an accident caused by the use of this footwear. So whilst wearing them is not recommended, there is no article that actually prohibits wearing flip flops or high heels during driving, although Article 3.1 can be applied to those drivers who have an accident as a consequence of this or if they do not drive properly.

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Can we replace the president? MANY members of our community feel that our president has put himself in a situation of conflict of interest by awarding contracts to his own construction company. He has underestimated costs and paid out money without informing the members or the committee in advance. Now some of us are trying to get him out but he insists that he

An auditor’s report shows that contracts were awarded to a company apparently operated by the president without any competitive bidding and that the expenses are much higher than the estimates given. Conflict of interest is a general term, not a legal matter, unless the statutes specifically forbid it, as suggested by your auditor. That is, a community president who awards a contract to his own company might be acting in the best interests of the members.

was elected in 2014 for two years. He himself had new statutes voted on at an AGM which specify the two-year period: The general meeting at which the changes were made had an attendance of just over 18 per cent of the owners and I always thought that 100 per cent approval was required to change the statutes. J H (Costa del Sol)

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The way to replace a sitting president is to call an EGM’

However, it is certainly irregular. Yes, revising the statutes requires a unanimous vote of the members, but if only 18 per cent of them attend

and vote in favour, and the remaining members do not protest within 30 days of being informed of the decision, it is regarded as unanimous. The way to replace a sitting president is to call an Extraordinary General Meeting with this item on the agenda. If 25 per cent of the members agree, the EGM must be held. Finally, there is the possibility of a lawsuit brought by any member against the president to recover community funds paid without authorisation.

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AN earthquake with a magnitude of 3.3 struck this week just 400 kilometres west of Gibraltar. At exactly 21:16:10 on May 17, a systemic event was recorded by Instituto Geografico Nacional in Madrid, who state that the underwater quake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale had a depth of 50 km. For info: www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake/earthquake.php?id=442545

THE war of words over last week’s incursion incident off the North Mole continues to sustain the row between the Chief Minister and the Guardia Civil. On one side, the Guardia Civil are accused of illegally entering British Gibraltar Territorial Waters and boarding a Gibraltar pleasure boat. While the Spanish said the incident happened in Spanish waters.

A FATHER of two was sentenced to 20 months in prison after causing injury to a police officer, resulting in 10 stitches to the mouth after a tooth was dislodged. James Richard Lara, 45, was also sentenced by the Supreme Court to four months imprisonment for two counts of common assault. Lara also pleaded guilty to various other charges.

On the bottom of the beautiful briny sea MARINE monitoring capabilities expanded in reserve By Steve Walsh AMAZONIA: Forty youths visited the outdoor park.

High rope adventure FORTY young people from the Gibraltar Youth Service, including Plater, Dolphins, Laguna and Youth Centre members recently took full advantage of a fun and exciting day of healthy outdoor exercise at Aventura Amazonia, high rope courses in Marbella.

THE artificial reef that drew furious protests from Spain when it was laid two years ago is now “exploding with life,” according to Gibraltar’s Department of the Environment. Reports by the department’s team of divers say the 70 concrete blocks sunk near Gibraltar airport’s runway are already home to a large range of marine species from octopuses to triggerfish. Now, as part of Gibraltar’s drive to increase its marine monitoring and surveillance capabilities, the department, together with the US based company View into the Blue and Wright Tech Media, have installed a state of the art underwater camera in the Gibraltar Marine Reserve. The underwater camera, the first of its kind in Europe, forms yet another element of the wider marine surveillance programme carried out by the department to monitor the status of marine habitats

ARTIFICIAL REEF: Now home to a large range of marine species.

and species within British Gibraltar Territorial Waters. A dedicated website has been created on the department’s Thinking Green website to provide local scientists and mem-

bers of the public with real time footage of Gibraltar’s rich underwater environment. (www.thinkinggreen.gov.gi/ underwater-camera)

Attorney General MICHAEL Llamas QC has taken over from Ricky Rhoda QC as Gibraltar’s Attorney General. He signed the warrant confirming himself in the post on Tuesday May 19, at the Convent, in the presence of the Governor, the Chief Justice and the Chief Minister, among other dignitaries.

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AT the end of the day, it is my health that is at stake Erica Russell Watson: My journey – and I’m driving

TODAY has been interesting! I went to have my CAT scan. A few days prior to this an oncologist friend of mine who works in the private sector took a look at the appointment I had. She was not impressed. My oncologist had requested a very simple scan of just my torso and without any contrast. She said that it would not do as I needed

the contrast which is a type of dye that they inject into your veins which helps the resolution of the scan, highlighting everything more clearly. She also insisted that the scan include my abdomen. She said she was going to try and get the appointment changed. When I arrived today I mentioned to the nurse that perhaps there had been a change to the scan. They checked and said no. So I thought it was now or never. I pulled a bit of rank and file and mentioned a very wellknown oncologist in the hospital and said she had requested the change…which was true. In the end they rang my oncologist and she said she was happy to give me the

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Before the scan you have to drink a glass of water every 10 minutes. Four glasses in total. This helps the dye circulate around your veins. Then it’s time to get ready and lie very still with your hands above your head.

scan as I had requested. This was great news but we will see what she says to me at our appointment next

week. At the end of the day, it is my health that is at stake and I’m not going to sit quietly and accept a scan that I have been told is not sufficient after the type of chemo I have been through. Before the scan you have to drink a glass of water every 10 minutes. Four glasses in total. This helps the dye circulate around your veins. Then it’s time to get ready and lie very still with your hands above your head. Once the line is in and the dye starts to enter your system, you will notice a warm feeling. It isn’t unpleasant, just a little strange. You are moved back and forth through the machine which is rather like a giant donut. You receive in-

structions on when to breathe and when to hold your breath. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes and then the line is taken out and you can go. I felt very relieved that I had been given the proper tests and will look forward to next week when I get an overview of my blood analysis and general state post-chemo. I am still waiting to be called for radiotherapy, which should be imminent. In the meantime, the football matches have to be attended, the sleep-overs organised and a million and one other things, so life goes on. I always think it’s good to keep busy. Let’s see what the next chapter has in store for me!

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Plant waters are new fad of the rich and health-obsessed IT seems plant waters are the latest health fad. Drinks such as artichoke water and birch tree sap may sound unlikely tipples, but they are already being tasted by the rich and famous and could soon be gracing the shelves of the supermarkets. They follow the success of coconut water, which has been endorsed by celebrities such as Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and pop star Rihanna for its supposed nutritional properties. Some are even marketed as ‘super drinks’ which help battle cancer and heart disease, banish wrinkles or ease upset stomachs.

Coconut water Contains vitamin C, potassium, traces of iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and zinc and is often dubbed nature’s sports drink by enthusiasts as it rehydrates the body quickly. Coconut water, not to be confused with coconut milk, kicked off the plant water craze in the US. Aloe vera drink Contains vitamins A and C, calcium, potassium. Aloe vera is rich in nutrients and has traditionally been used as a constipation cure.

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Frozen Shoulder By Estelle Mitchell www.thebodyworksclinic.com Adhesive Capsulitis THIS is when the “capsule” that surrounds the shoulder joint becomes stiff and tense (adhesion). So the shoulder joint becomes “frozen” and painful to move. With three bones, over 10 muscle groups and numerous ligaments and tendons the shoulder is a hugely complicated joint. Frozen Shoulder, like “Tennis Elbow” or “Golfers Elbow” is one of those non-medical terms that is used as a catch-all term to describe a whole bunch of conditions. And there are actually a number of injuries that can imitate the symptoms of “Frozen Shoulder”: • Rotator cuff injury, • Impingement syndrome

• biceps tendonitis • supraspinatus tendonitis • bursitis • instability issues (as in, the shoulder could just pop out!) • osteoarthritis of the A/C (Acromioclavicular Joint) and/or the shoulder joint • and the neck can also cause problems! Previous injuries, falls and dislocations can also alter how you move the joint long term, causing issues on either the injured side or the shoulder that is compensating. What to do? I know I’m going to sound like a broken record here but, the first step is always a full, detailed, clinical assessment. There is so much going on at the shoulder that your therapist should always spend time doing a proper investigation before starting work to make sure that you are treating the correct shoulder for the correct problem (and not the neck, upper back or opposite side!). Taking the

time at the beginning will save you a LOT of time (and money!) later. Treatment Your treatment should include deep tissue work to help these big muscle groups. It will probably also include some electrotherapy, again to get deep into these big, strong muscles. There should also be some homework, the shoulder joint needs to be stable, and that stability needs to be taught and practiced. If you’re a sports person we should also assess how you move and swing in your sport, it might be that some minor corrections to your serve or golf swing get you moving a LOT quicker. For more information about all conditions related to the shoulder please check out our blog – www.TheBody worksClinic.com/blog or call us on 952 883 151

CHRONIC PAIN: There is help out there for those suffering with ‘frozen shoulder.’

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Advertising feature SPECTACLE frames have changed dramatically in the last few years. Traditionally frames are made of metal, usually a copper-nickel alloy, or plastic, which is usually cellulose acetate. Standard metal frames are hardwearing and economic but some people can be allergic. They are also vulnerable to corrosion when used a lot in a marine environment or when exposed to perspiration. Metal frames are normally made with a pad bridge which doesn’t suit everyone, while plastic frames are usually made in one piece on the front and are better for those who don’t like pads! Titanium frames are very lightweight, strong and more resistant to corrosion and so are more suitable when near the sea. We carry an extensive collection of the Titanflex range which are extremely flexible and are comfortable for all-day wear. Stainless steel frames are also durable and stronger than the standard frames. Aluminium is lightweight but rigid choice, or there are gold or rolled gold frames, like the John Lennon style, but they do carry the appropriate price tag! For those who prefer discrete styles, rimless frames, especially

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with titanium mounts, will give light, comfortable spectacles. Plastic frames are traditionally cellulose acetate which provides comfortable, durable frames that can also be bright and colourful. Optyl is a high quality plastic which is often used by designers such as Dior. It is lighter in weight than acetate and maintains its shape well so is good for sunglasses. While wood was used hundreds of years ago to make spectacles, it has now been brought into the 21st century as a fashion statement. Here in Malaga, we have a new company making sunglass and prescription frames from woods such as olive, zebrawood, mahogany, maple and ebony. The wood comes from renewable sources and the frames are durable yet light and comfortable. The sunglasses are supplied with Zeiss lenses and make a great souvenir from Andalucia! For further advice, give us a ring or pop in and see Jo & Jane at OPTICA MACHIN ENGLISH OPTICIANS, AVENIDA LITORAL ESTEPONA 952 806 813 www.opticamachin.com jstaunton@cnoo.es

Try yoghurt or probiotic drinks to ease hay fever symptoms ARE you struggling in the middle of hay fever season? Well trying eating yoghurt or probiotic drinks as research has found that the friendly bacteria they contain can ease symp-

toms. The findings are based on a new analysis of 23 studies involving more than 1,900 people. Researchers said 17 of the studies showed a significant clinical benefit from the use of

probiotics for hay fever when compared to a placebo. Hay fever, causing itchy eyes and the sinuses to swell and become irritated, is believed to affect up to one in five people.

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Dealing with begging on the street IN some parts of Spain police are cracking down on street beggars, mothers sit with children in the heat to beg for money to feed them. Do you think the services are sufficient to help people who are living in this way? JOHN, the Owner of La Parra Gold Los Boliches said he happily gives money to charity: “Most of the beggars I have seen are younger, between 30 Darren Whitby, owner of Security of Spain.

and 50 years old, maybe because they have arrived in Spain, spent all their money, and so have no means to get back home or continue to travel. “If they have cigarettes or alcohol while begging then that is not a genuinely needy person. I am very giving to charity such as Age Care and CUDECA, at La Parra we have already raised €1,500 this month alone. If there was a charity for beggars on the street then I would gladly raise money.” Jonathan Smith of Discount Furniture Outlet tells us: “It is degrading for anyone to beg. I think if people are led to begging through drink or drugs, then there should be help for them. Giving mon-

John, La Parra. ey to them on the street will just feed their habit. “As far as women with children are concerned, I have not seen that much. In London you see women with kids, but as far as I know there is support for those situations. “It depends on the reason why someone is begging. If the town hall wants to move them on it is be-

Denise. cause it is a bad image of the coast. It is sad for those who need help.” Darren Whitby, Owner of Security of Spain commented: “I have seen beggars outside supermarkets, but if you give them money, some just go in and buy a beer. “If it is genuine they would want

food, and the begging should be for a valid reason. “It is not something that I see so much that it is a nuisance to me. So as far as moving them on, I do not know the reason why, I don’t know the angle that the authorities have on that. People do suffer hardship, in which case a genuine reason for begging is sad.” But Denise from The Winning Team Milton Express tells us that street begging is not something she sees often: “To be quite honest it is not something that I have noticed much of. Sometimes might you see the odd person walking around with a placard that has a message on saying they have kids to feed, but that is about all. “It does not seem to be a problem in the area that I live and work in.”

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A Bonanza for all music lovers returns Benalmadena show bar set to soar By Dilip Kuner

I n the first few weeks there are some fabulous tribute acts lined up for Tuesdays including the World’s number one Frank Sinatra act direct from Las Vegas plus the one and only Gary Goodmaze as Freddie Mercury. Saturdays will feature a fab boy band from South Africa. Sundays, as was tradition at the Bonanza, will belong to Ricki Lavazza, the Welsh Ital-

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IT’S Back to the Future for top Benalmadena show bar the Bonanza. The legendary music venue is back in the hands of those who made it such a success in the late 2000’s. And they promise to bring back the sparkle with a modern twist at the popular venue. The company based in Bristol, previously owned the Elefante between 2004 and 2007 and the Bonanza from 2008 to 2010. They pledge to recreate the good times by bringing some high quality entertainment back to Benalmadena. The town has long been associated with great entertainment bars and Travel Club Europe’s number one musical event organisers have pledged to restore that reputation. Host, compere and booking agent is Chris King who brings quality acts direct from the UK.

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Keeping cool as... a raw cucumber THE height of summer is just a few months away, but you can keep your bodily temperature down by raiding Mother Nature’s fridge. Make sure you pick out some of the following - they’ll help keep you cool AND healthy.

Watermelon Made up of mostly water and natural sugar, watermelon contains both magnesium and potassium, which are important for regulating body fluid.

Herbal iced tea Any variety, but none with caffeine in it that has the effect of heating you up.

Mint TRIBUTE ACTS: There are some fabulous acts lined up. ian Stallion and Fridays will feature a tribute to the Four Tops.

As well as being famed for keeping you cool, mint is also a good source of vitamin A which promotes eye and immune health, reduces inflammation and promotes digestive health.

Green salads If you frequently eat green salads, you’ll have higher blood levels of a host of powerful antioxidants.

Grapes Grapes are high in water content and good for hydration. High water-content fruits and vegetables are nutrient dense, meaning they provide a large amount of essential nutrients.

Raw cucumbers Cucumbers are naturally hydrating and often used in skin treatments because they contain around 96 per cent water.

Tzatziki Sink your favourite veggies into this traditional Greek cucumber yogurt dip.

Peaches Peaches are another popular cool, seasonal choice.

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It’s Pimm’s o’clock PIMM’S: A gin based drink

PIMM’S No. 1 was created in the mid-18th century by an English man James Pimm. It is an excellent thirst-quenching, supremely summery drink. James Pimm was a farmer’s son from Kent who became the owner of the Oyster Bar in

London. He began to serve up a gin based drink that contained his own secret recipe of herbs and liquers, as this was said to be an aid to digestion. As it was served in a small tankard, the name ‘No 1 Cup’ became its subsequent name. This grew in popularity and so Pimm’s began a large scale production in 1851 as there was a demand for this fashionable drink in other bars. Years later in 1859 the distillery began to sell it commercially and in 1865 Pimm’s decided to sell his business to a man called Frederick Sawyer who was still allowed to use the Pimm’s name. In 1880 the business was acquired by the future mayor of London and in 1887 the business boasted a chain of Pimm’s Oyster houses which were franchised. In the 1970s and 1980s Pimm’s was not selling as well so the Oyster chain was sold. The Distillery Company had ownership of Pimm’s, but then they were bought out by Guinness plc in 1986. Pimm’s then became part of Diageo when The Grand Metropolitan merged with Guinness in 1997.

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Cava direct from the cellar PUT some sparkle into your summer By Wendy Ann Cowham

THE word Cava comes from the Catalan word which in English means ‘caves’ or ‘cellar.’ The caves are where the Catalan wine makers used to store and preserve aging wines. Spanish sparkling wine was first made as early as 1851, although the roots of the cava industry can be traced back to Josep Raventós’s travels through Europe in the 1860s. Although Josep was heavily into making and promoting still wines, he created his first sparkling wine in 1872 after he had taken a trip to Champagne, France where he was inspired by the method of producing sparkling wine. Back in the vineyards of Penedes (the best wine growing region in Spain), there had been a plague that devastated the crops.

Thereafter the red grape vines were replaced with white ones and sometime later the Catalan cava producers pioneered the development of sparkling wine.

Spanish sparkling wine was first made as early as 1851.

The macabeu, parellada and xarel·lo are the most popular and traditional grape varieties for producing cava. Cava is probably the most Champagne-like sparkling wine outside of France that uses different grape varieties than the Champagne ones. However, Ca-

va is truly Spanish, and is usually good value for the price especially given the Método Tradicional used to produce it. Cava can also be appreciated for its own distinctiveness. According to Spanish law, cava may be produced in eight wine regions, Aragon, Castile and Leon, Catalonia, Navarra, the Basque Country, Rioja or Valencia Community and Penedes in Catalonia. Some of the very popular producers are Codorniu, Freixenet, and Juve y Camps Segura Viudas Codorniu is popular in Spain

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CAVA: Truly Spanish and good value for money. and has lots of fruity varieties at great value for money, the Cava Brut is aromatic and yellow in colour, a good choice pre dinner or with tapas. Freixenet is available in most bars and restaurants and offers a fantastic choice as the range covers dry, Extra dry, semi sweet, and rose, so it lends itself to most sparkling wine fans. Brut Cava Juve y Camps Segura Viudas is a more expensive choice, as it is a reserve, but still very good value for money here in Spain if you compare it to others.

SPARKLY: First made in 1851.

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AT one time fish was thought to be a major cause of skin disease in cats. Now we have come to know that the flea is the main culprit when it comes to skin irritation in cats and dogs. However not many pet owners are aware that our pets suffer food allergies which can cause dermatological discomfort. In fact according to Nigel Taylor the Express vet, 1 per cent of all skin problems in cats and dogs are caused by di-

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Making your new house your home - top tips to remember TAKE your time and get the feel of the property first By Community Reporter

INTERIOR DESIGN: Slowly add fixtures and furnishings.

PUTTING those final touches that will make your new abode feel really homely is by definition a very personal affair. Some years ago when a friend was selling a flat in London, a potential purchaser said bluntly to his partner, and in full earshot: “We’d have to change a fair bit, it’s not really decorated to our taste is it?” Well it wouldn’t be, would it? A tip given to me by a professional interior designer a while ago is that when moving into a new abode don’t buy anything at all for a while - get the feel of the proper-

ty and slowly add fixtures, furnishings and everything else bit by bit. It’s tempting to get all overexcited and splash out, but the chances are that a few months down the line, that new mock leopard print rug might look very out of place in your ultra modern living room. Ultimately, your new ‘nest’ will almost certainly be a reflection of your design tastes, interests and way of life. You’re allowed a few decor disasters along the way, of course, and close friends will probably politely allude to them the next time they drop in for coffee. That’s what real friends are for.

available from www.terracottem.com and www.terravida.com but here is a précis. 1. By mixing the small recommended amounts into planting composts or new flowerbeds. 2. In preparing soil for a new lawn as on many Spanish golf courses. 3. By mixing it into the soil

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Denied the right to vote at meeting SOME circumstances mean owners can be barred from voting at general meetings by law WHO has the right to vote at a general meeting has been explained in previous community law corner articles, however there are circumstances where owners or their representatives are denied their right to vote, by law. According to article 15:2 of the Law of Horizontal Property, the law that governs all communities throughout Spain; owners who are not up to date with their payments to the community by the start of a general meeting or who have not legally challenged their debt to the community in court or lodged the amount with the court, shall be allowed to participate in discussions during the meeting but they are not permitted to vote. Although this is quite clear some owners chose to dispute this and insist on voting anyway, but the law says they can not. Some of the more common situations are as follows. An owner has paid for something out of their own pocket and considers they should be reimbursed by the community and deducts the amount from their community fees. Not

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so, unless the reimbursement was previously approved by the community they would still owe money and therefore by law can not vote. Another misunderstanding is when an owner considers their community fees to be incorrect and refuses to pay. Here, unless the owner has taken the community to court and lodged the disputed community fees accordingly, they can not participate in the voting. An owner wishes to pay their community fees by cheque at the general meeting. How-

ever Article 1.170 of the Spanish Civil Code considers payment has been made only after the cheque has cleared, so the owner can not vote. In order to vote the owner could pay cash but only if this is acceptable to the community and many will not accept cash payments. Likewise if on the day of the meeting, payment had been made by bank transfer but at the time of the meeting had yet to be credited to the community account, then the owner is considered to be a debtor and therefore can not vote. Similarly with standing orders, even though an owner may have put enough money in their account, if for some reason their bank did not make a payment or froze the account then there is still a debt and the owner can not vote. Some communities offer a discount for prompt payment, if an owner misses the deadline and still pays the discounted amount and not the full amount approved in the budget or misses an extra-ordinary payment, then there is a debt and their right to vote is denied.

In cases where an owner owns several properties within the same community and all are up to date in their payments except one, again the owner can have their say during the meeting but this one debt prevents them from participating in any voting. Whereas a new owner who has just purchased a property with unpaid community fees, then provided the new owner pays the community for the outstanding current year, plus up to three years prior to that, then the new owner can legally vote. Debt, time and prohibited by law are the key words, even if an owner had been informed there were no debts and only became aware of them at the meeting, the law would prohibit them from voting. Furthermore debtors at the time of the meeting can not contest later in court decisions made during the general meeting of owners. As usual we the solicitors for Intercala administration recommend our readers always seek appropriate advice in all matters relating to the law.

Reasons to rent: freedom v upgrade

WEIGHING UP: More people in Spain are choosing to rent.

A RECENT study carried out by property portal, fotocasa.es, and market research company, Netquest, surveyed over 10,000 website users, to reveal major differences bet ween new t enant s and home owners in Spain. According to the study, called Profile of the Tenant in 2014, the main reason given for opting to rent a hom e was t he abi l i t y t o change workplaces easily, while the home owners indicated their main reason for purchasing was to upgrade from their current home. The survey reveals that

the typical tenant is aged bet ween 35 and 44 year s (37 per cent), married with a university education, and chooses to rent as it allows freedom, compared to buying, which ties the buyer to a certain place and level of expenditure over a long period of time. In this sense, the study noted that the preference for renting a home is now gaining considerable ground in Spain against home ownership, especially amongst the younger generation whose rather more immediate priorities lie in finding work as opposed to choosing their dream home location.

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IN last week’s top tip we talked about maximising the kerb side appeal of your home and this week we will talk about my Top Tip No 2, Carbon Foot Print. Most Spanish villas and apartments built over 15 years ago have traditional style, singleglazed windows and in some cases recently built properties have had poor quality doubleglazed windows fitted. These windows are inefficient, increase energy bills, let in draughts and ultraviolet rays which destroy furniture, curtains and carpets, so they need upgrading. You will automatically increase the value of your home by installing new generation doubleglazed windows and doors, your home will look

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the amount of light into your rooms and give you easy access to your garden or terrace. The window energy rating scale runs from A to G and the majority of homes in Spain don’t

even reach D rating, which means higher energy bills. To reach A rating, the highest performing energy rating, you should fit low E windows and doors throughout your home. E windows and doors have argon gas filled cavities, warm edge space bars within a hermetically sealed unit with frames made from aluminum, wood and PVC. Fit solar control glass to south-facing windows and doors - the glass reflects the sun rays, allowing natural daylight into the rooms without uncomfortable visual glare and your rooms will be kept cooler in the summer months, reducing your air conditioning bills. If you live in a busy area with heavy traffic you could be suffering from noise pollution in which case fit noise insulation glass which can reduce noise levels by as much as 35 decibels. John Graham FGIS 020 32 900 983 / +34 657 337 477 gk.ipad@me.com

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ARCHITECTS PROJECTS, constructions, new buildings, extensions, reforms, licences, legalisations, interior design. 680 700 430 (225681)

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SWIFT MULTISERVICES. All aspects of building works undertaken with over 30 years’ experience. Professional, trustworthy & reliable. Call 674 845 852 (229932)

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@aceofshades.es (101730)

DO IT RIGHT BUILDERS. Specialising in all types of building work & maintenance. 608 317 090 (233518) CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS since 2003. Designs, Plans, Licences, Construction. www.blueflaghomes.com 952 472 283 (236105)

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BATHOLOGIST. Specialist in repairing chipped baths or refurbishing old/worn baths. No mess or disruption. 678 808 837 (229862)

BLINDS BLINDS, awnings, mosquito screens, curtains, vast choice. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (231472) ACE OF SHADES - Vertical, Venetian, Roman, Roller, Wooden blinds, various colours available, also black-out blinds. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.es (101730)

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BAR for sale or rent with terrace in Nerja. Semi-equipped, next to Sportsman Bar and Supersol. 300€ per month. Tlf Daniel 685 886 515 (239699) MUSIC BAR. Fully equipped. Riviera del Sol. Lease 7,500€. 647 583 582 (237371)

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BUSINESS Opportunity/Business for Sale. Pringle Vending Machine Route. Set up NET €18K yearly. GREAT PART TIME CASH INCOME SELL €19,500. 619 343 633 (236255) PIZZERIA & takeaway near Diana Park hotel, corner terrace. Direct owner, established 27 years. Owner retiring. Lease €29,000 - Rent €1,300. Tel: 617 383 856 (239691)

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SUPERPOOL EST. 1985. Pool tables, boxing and mini-vending machines on profit share, also new/second hand domestic tables and accessories. Tel 629 530 233 www.superpoolspain.com (239523)

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)

WANTED all furniture and household items. Best prices. 697 511 071 (236100)

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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@eurodog.es 679 786 669 / 606 101 807 (230268)

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APEX CHIMNEY SERVICES, professional chimney sweeping and smoke testing. NACS Qualified. Clean and efficient Tel: Bob 696 320 202 (230701)

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INSTANT CASH paid for antiques, house/shop & commercial clearances. 678 320 233 / 722 306 194 (236024) WELSH DRESSER 145€, double bed with mattress 80€ Ikea, good condition, Boxer’s punchbag 50€. 611 300 810 (238217) VARIOUS CATERING EQUIPMENT, 2 stainless steel industrial fridges 1x4 door, 1x2 door, 1 glass front display cabeint, 1 industrial vac packing machine. Contact Ray 676 215 967 (237413) REESTRENO new 2nd handshop! Toys, puzzles, books, clothes, tableware, decorations and much more. Come and have a look in Avda. San Lorenzo, Edf. La Viña 2, Estepona. Mon to Fri 10am-3pm or let us know what you are looking for: www.reestreno. org or 717 708 085 (237391)

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CLASSIFIEDS CONEJO Cleaning and Property Management. Over 20 years caring for properties on the coast. Rentals, regular and one-off cleans. Legally registered company. Wendy 635 630 370 / 952 964 407 / www.conejocleaning.com (231487)

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WASHING machines, dishwashers, fridge-freezers, ovens, boilers repaired. All work guaranteed. Melec Costa. 952 493 426 / 627 120 352 (233556)

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FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE .WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (233739) T1 MARBLE FLOORS polished. Fast service. Reliable, family run. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. Wooden floors treated. No job too small. Family run. Cleansol 10am 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437) TONY’S MARBLE RESTORATION SERVICE. Marble and terrazo floors, professionally refurbished, quotations without obligation. +34 620 726 875 (231484)

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ENERGY CERTIFICATES MY ENERGY CERTIFICATE. Now legally required for ALL properties for sale or rent. Call +34 627 805 581 / info@myenergycertificate. com (233540)

ENTERTAINMENT RISQUE! A new comedy sketch show. 5th June. Calle Luis Oliver 6, Marbella. 8.30 for 9pm. 10 euros. Tickets 665 076 949. All welcome (237328)

SECURE-IT Manufacturers of gates, window grills, railings, staircases, entrance gates and much more in mild steel and stainless steel, also suppliers of scissor gates. Call Adam on 625 625 050 or 952 465 230. Email adam@secu rit-spain.com visit the website www.secureit-spain.com or Facebook secure-it Spain. (238153)

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FURNITURE FURNITURE OF THE WORLD. Shop specialising in unique furniture & antiques. Coin (opposite Mercadona). 952 450 156 / 690 882 898 (222071) WANTED Good quality second hand furniture. Call Tony 633 921 239 or tony.bell1@tesco.net (234309)

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ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641 (233592) EXPRESS Metalwork Services. Gates, grilles, rails and scissor gates. 952 590 748, 617 065 636. www.expresssteel.com Facebook Express Metalwork (239605)

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BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX AND FILLERS From €95. Covers the Costa del Sol and inland. 609 347 086. (231368)

CHIROPRACTORS FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J. Shaegen, Specialised in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice. 652 291 224 www.bodywork.es (233569)

CHIROPODISTS www.chiropodistcostadelsol. com (238003)

GLASS CURTAINS GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (228777)

HEALTH 6 BEAUTY SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 - 608 977 260 www.masajessayan.es (225679) REINA Sport & Health. Experienced professional physiotherapy, osteopathy, Oxygen Pain Therapy. Professional, Sport massage. Personal trainer. Calahonda-Riviera. Home visits, hotel. 618 515 487 (233633)

BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (224404)

BS ELECTRICAL, All electrical work, rewires, Boletins, Endesa helpline, professional genuine service, www.bselectrical.eu. Call Sean 952 961 108, 669 070 011 (233564)

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DENTISTS N H S registered dentist in Fuengirola. Specialising in Zircon crowns, bridges etc. Free check up! www.nhclinicas. com 689 887 019 (221497)

HAIRDRESSERS HAIR PIECE Consultant, Robert James. Malaga/Marbella. robertjameshairinfo @gmail.com 619 464 776 (231345)

MASSAGE SPECIAL FEMALE massages for discerning ladies by qualified female masseuse. Cosy private apartment in Nueva Andalucia for your relaxing therapeutic massage. 656 350 401 (234375) 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)

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HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION ASTURIAS GREEN C O A S T Enjoy a relaxing break in Northern Spain. Mild pleasant Spring/Summer temperatures, stunning landscapes. Golfing, walking, surfing. Great food. Friendly people. First class one and two bedroom self-catering apartments. Equipped to the highest standards. English owned. Rural country setting. Peaceful hamlet close to beaches and amenities. Competitive rates. Tlf: 609 841 645 / E-mail: realtors2000@hotmail.com (237440)

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.

HOUSE CLEARANCES FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, cash waiting, reliable service. 678 808 837 (229862)

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WANTED all furniture and quality household items. Cash paid, same day collection. Best prices, please call 697 511 071 (229862)

INTERPRETER & TRANSLATOR. French, Spanish & English. 632 515 570 (236199)

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CASH paid for your unwanted house or garage items. Please call 600 041 434 (233510)

HOT TUBS / SPAS H O T T U B S , new, used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. 691 973 131 / 952 793 398 (231344)

INSURANCE LOANS HOLA CREDITO. Instant short term loans against your valuables. Quick, easy and always discreet. Tel 900 123 457 www.holacredito.com (229670)

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)

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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)

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) DOBLE SOLUCION. We offer long term solutions for your immediate debt problems using your Spanish property or BOAT as guarantee. Call 691 179 445 or 952 961 952 doblesolu cion2020@gmail.com (238013)

24/7 LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH emergency / appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured, 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (229854) T1

COSTALOCKS 24HR LOCKSMITHS. 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE, CALL DAREN 952 660 233 / 667 668 673 WWW.COSTALOCKS.COM (237493) T2

24/7 MOBILITY

BRAZILIAN, 39yrs, looking for European man for marriage, must be serious, formal and generous. Must speak Spanish. WhatsApp 602 441 728 (238150)

MISCELLANEOUS WOODY´S LOS BOLICHES. Greeting Cards, mail to and from the UK. Worldwide courier and Passport renewals. All adverts taken forthe Euro Weekly Newsdisplay or classified. Open 9.00-2.00PM (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 SECOND hand shop buy & sell. Tim’s established 1992. Atalaya (Las Golondrinas 57A). New opening hours: Tuesday-Friday 10.30am7.00pm. Saturday 10.30am2.00pm. Sunday & Monday closed. 666 903 499 / ange lasmarbella@gmail.com (236049)

MOBILE HOMES WE BUY, Sell, Store, Remove all types of mobile homes. We pay CASH and cover all of Spain. More details call Suzi Caley 616 250 727 / 951 063 059 or email suzicaley@ gmail.com (228718) WANT TO RELOCATE? We can transport your home and install on to a 12 month park from £4,995. Annual site fees from €3,000 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143) BRAND NEW WILLERBY Siena 32m² home sited within a stylish gated community, 45 minutes from Malaga airport £19,995 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (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)

MOSQUITO SCREENS THE Mosquito Screen Specialist. NEW selection of roller binds, all patterns and colours. www.mos quitonick.ws / nick@mos quitonick.ws / call Mosquito Nick 647 072 861 (231249) T1

MEETING POINT AUSTRIAN businessman, residing in Marbella, sportive, independent, educated, generous, 190cm / 88 kg in his best years, looking for serious partnership with attractive lady. Contact: rpm.oh@aon .at (233659)

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MOBILITY MOBILITY scooters, electric wheelchairs, wheelchairs, walking frames, etc, for sale and rent. Large selection of quality used scooters at competitive prices. Rascal vantage X, Rascal Veo X, Shoprider Sovereign, Pride Go Go, Neo 4 and 8, Mercury Prism, Pride XL8, Rascal 388, Rascal 329, Rascal 125 Wheelchair, 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 800 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. www.mobili tyscootersdirectspain.com / email info@mobili tyscootersdirectspain.com Tel 609 581 139 (230368) MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, nursing beds, rise´n´recline chairs and a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire. NEW: tailormade Orthotics and high quality shoes, FinnComfort, START-RITE, Birkenstock. Visit our large showroom in Los Boliches. For the best price and advice call SENIORWORLD / PODOMEDISAN. Tel: 952 663 131 or 670 964 181. (236115)

MORTGAGES WE offer a mortgage on your Spanish property to solve IBI debts, tax payments, etc and allow you to sell your property for what it’s worth. No age restrictions, alternative equity release, most competitive rates, fast process. Call DOBLE SOLUCION on 691 179 445 or 952 961 952 doblesolucion2020@gmail .com (238013)

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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 (228778)

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VW TIGUAN automatic/diesel 2.0 TDI. 2009 Mdl. from private owner sensors/parking front and back/lights/wipers, dog guard rail and parallel parking metallic silver black leather a very scarce jeep for only 17’995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars .com (228675)

CAR SERVICES MECHANIC workshop & mobile. All work undertaken. ITVs done. Reasonable rates. Prompt, reliable services 24/7. 620 020 232, 951 165 090 (228797) 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 (237254)

FOR SALE SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (228675) B I L L B R A D Y C A R S 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 (228675) AUTOMATIC Renault Scenic 2.0 ltr 2004 from private owner, full service history from Renault, low klm. Sensors, parking/lights/wipers and lots more, a great buy at only 4,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars .com (228675) CONVERTIBLE Mercedes 240 CLK. Automatic 2003. From private owner bought from main dealer Marbella and only 48’000Klm (30’000 Mls) Just been serviced and new ITV (MOT) metallic black, black soft top cream leather a lovely looking car look at this bargain only 10’995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 bill bradycars.com (228675)

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CONVERTIBLE AUDI A-4 (diesel) 2.5 TDI. 6 speed g/box from private owner, full service history from Safa main dealer, metallic blue/tan leather, bereavement has forced this sale. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars .com (228675) DIESEL VW GOLF 1.9 TDI 2006 from private owner (retired couple), only 59,000 klm (37,000mls) with service history, metallic black/black velour, looks and drives great, used only as holiday car, only 7,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (228675) CHEVROLET Aveo 2013, 1.4 petrol, 5 door, black, satnav, park sensors, 14,000km, 7,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599) 1991 MERCEDES 500SL, metallic blue/cream leather, stunning example, Spanish LHD, 63,000km, 9,750€ 672 550 337 cdscars@mail.com (239599) JAGUAR 2.5 S type 2003, silver/cream, Jaguar FSH, excellent car, 4,450€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599) 2010 RIGHT hand drive, Ford Focus on Spanish plates, 1.8 Zetec, all extras, 1 owner, with only 29,000 miles, in black, very nice car, only 5,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599)

JEEP Compass 2013, 31,000km, 2.2 diesel, 6 speed, in silver, new condition, 16,995€. 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599) 2002 MITSUBISHI Shogun 3.2 DiD, 7 seater, automatic, leather, climate control, excellent condition throughout, 7,995€. 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599) 2004 RENAULT Grande Espace, 7 seater, 2.2 diesel, 6 speed, metallic blue, VGC, new ITV, 7,995€. 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599)

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)

MECHANICS MECHANIC workshop & mobile. All work undertaken. ITVs done. Reasonable rates. Prompt, reliable services 24/7. 620 020 232, 951 165 090 (228797) MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (237461)

2004 BMW 318 M Sport, black with grey lether, really nice car, with M Tec extras, only 4,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599)

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)

2003 LANDROVER Discovery TD5 automatic, 7 seater, only 60,000km from new, twin sun roofs, alloys, climate control, very clean jeep, 7,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599)

THE MOBILE MECHANIC, full workshop facilities, full auto electrics, air con, grua services, automatic gear gas repair, clutch discounts. Mijas Costa. Call Richard 678 717 798 (236097)

RETURNING TO UK? We have a large selection of UK plated, RHD cars, legal and ready to go! 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599)

WANTED. CARS & JEEPS & camper vans for cash. All makes, LHD, any condition. 693 357 000 (231485) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN AND UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (229862) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (229862) 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 (239599)

PEST CONTROL

A/Z KARAOKE. Everything you need. All languages and updates. 664 540 154 (239609) SPECIALIST Wedding DJ, fully mobile, superb lighting show. Sophisticated professional with 20 years’ experience. We won’t let you down! Call now on 635 980 210 (222139)

PAINTERS/DECORATOR

HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM. Painting/Interior design. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (232110)

PETS

YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully vaccinated and neutered. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity. Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death. Can be seen without obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (93398)

CHARITIES

MUSIC

“SIMPLY THE BEST” on the coast. Forget the rest, have the job done right. Call Sam. 18 years Mijas. 952 666 025 / 629 546 128. You’re worth it. (233736) CARS AND VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 693 028 325 (229862)

PERGOLAS, Decking and Thatched Gazebos. Best quality and prices. Installations. For free quotation call 686 322 328 (224383)

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 / www.costacarsspain.com (222389)

DAVID 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 00350 540 367 29 (234401)

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PROFESSIONAL female decorator for all your decorating needs. For free advice and quotes, English 639 928 090, Spanish/Swedish/German 618 055 563 (236046)

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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 (239525) T1 COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (237402)

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 “El Refugio” in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-charity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320)

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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 rehoming, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317)

REMOVALS & STORAGE

ARCH - THE ANDALUCIAN RESCUE CENTRE FOR HORSES WELCOMES VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO THEIR STABLES ON SATURDAYS FROM 10 - 12 OR BY APPOINTMENT. COME AND HELP OUT, OR SPONSOR OR ADOPT ONE OF OUR HORSES, DONKEYS OR MULES. WE ALWAYS NEED HELP WITH FUND RAISING TO LOOK AFTER THE ABANDONED AND ABUSED ANIMALS. OUR AIM IS TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND REHOME. WE ARE A SMALL FRIENDLY TEAM - WHY NOT JOIN US. FIND US IN ALHAURIN EL GRANDE, BEHIND THE VENTA MIRALMONTE ON THE ROAD FROM ALHAURIN TO COIN, (A404), URB.VIÑA BORREGO, FOLLOW THE YELLOW SIGNS. CHARITY REGISTERED WITH THE JUNTA DE ANDALUCIA NO 8448. WWW.HORSERES C U E S P A I N . O R G INFO@HORSERESCUES PAIN.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)

KENNELS

www.poshpetsspain.com Boutique Dog & Cat Hotel and much more … Facebook page: POSH PETS SPAIN. Tel: 952 597 035 (224385)

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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 (236248)

CITY AND GUILDS, QUALIFIED PLUMBER. All areas covered. Adrian 677 063 272 (239602)

PET TRANSPORT

LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. lagunakennels@hotmail.com. Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983 (238121)

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)

CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY, superb licensed facilities, viewing welcome. Tel: 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-anddog-world.com (223161)

THE DOG MOVER. Licensed transporters. Two handlers, so never alone. 680 781 699 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.the dogmover.com (228731)

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) 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 SERVICES TERRAVET Veterinary Clinic, complete veterinary service, emergencies, house calls, dog and cat grooming. San Pedro Alcantara. Tel 951 500 175. Emergencies 663 363 626 / www.terravet.es (237316)

PLUMBING

30 YEARS ON THE COAST. I cover all aspects of plumbing & general maintenance. Graham - 607 923 486 (232110) PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drain spain.com (224404)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PRO VENT. Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Windows, Glass Curtains creatively designed and expertly fitted. Visit our showroom in La Cala or call 639 727 188 for a free quotation. From inspiration to installation www.joebayley .com (228773)

PROPERTY FOR SALE 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) 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 (231443)

WWW.INMOANDALUZ.CO M. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (220102)

PLUMBER for all your plumbing. Water heaters, bathrooms, tiling. Benalmadena based, travel no problem. Construction work. Glen 669 073 773 (233727)

CALAHONDA, Mijas Costa. Studio in urbanisation Medina del Zoco, ground floor with private garden, pool, next to shopping centre. €55,000. 626 248 132 (237500)

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BENALMADENA, refurbished studio, sea and mountain views. 48,000€. Tlf 952 964 407 (239564)

MARBELLA APARTMENTS, Villas and townhouses, Rentals. Telephone 622 571 040 kingscastlemarbella@gmail.co m (239561)

FOR SALE: 1,000m2 of land, fully fenced and gated, 2 shower/toilet blocks. 3 x 25ft caravans, 1 only used 6 times. 1 x 14ft caravan. Between Cártama and Pizarra. Everything for €35,000 ONO. Ring for details 0044 7505 125036 / 0044 1429 296549 (239685) TORREMOLINOS CENTRE nice 2 bed apartment, garage, terrace, 110,000 euros. 637 870 028 (237364) LICENSED front line restaurant in Estepona Port for sale or lease directly from the owner. Impeccable condition, fully furnished and equipped, recently renovated. 80 covers. Lease 70,000 euros. The rent is 1,950€ month. Sale 350,000€. 616 470 493 / 609 575 224 (233730) MARBELLA, MARQUES DE ATALAYA spacious and luxury 3 bedroom and 3 bathroom apartment (150m2) with stunning sea and mountain views. Price 475,000 euros. Tel 671 174 408 (238193)

PROPERTY TO LET LONG TERM RENTALS. Super prices, no commission. Apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas, shops, offices, bars, restaurants, warehouses, industrial estates. Coast & inland. Tlf 679 111 522 (223676)

STORE your complete household contents or your car for €21 per week+ IVA. Secure, dry, clean, shipping containers. 24 hour access. Coin/AEG area. 647 647 637 (237474)

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RESERVA DE MARBELLA, Samantha, blonde 28. Hot & sexy girl for demanding gentleman. Private apartment. Only day time. 693 682 751 (238008)

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LADIES FASHION SHOP to let, low rent, same location 18 years, fully stocked, due to retirement. 626 481 805 (236116) BENALMADENA COSTA. Apartments to rent. 300 mtrs from marina. Tel. 952 564 457 (232250) MARBELLA, BANUS, 1 bedroom, sunny, equipped, gardens, pool, parking. Rent/sale. bravoelezovic @gmail.com / 637 439 222 (237312) NEAR BENALMADENA PUEBLO. One bedroom apartment below villa. Terrace, garden, parking space etc. For retired couple. Tel 605 978 203 owner (238011) GUADALMINA ALTA by Barcelona Hotel on golf course, 3 bedroom, large terrace, modern, 1,300€ monthly. www.kingscastlemarbella .com (239565) M O N T E D U Q U E S A apartment to rent. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, kitchen, lounge diner, TV and WiFi. Either short term €363 per week or long term €550 pcm. 661 233 837 (237496)

REMOVALS/STORAGE

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL EUROPA SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (237464) USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (237464) STORAGE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (237464)

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LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (237464) PROFESSIONAL LOCAL REMOVALS AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 1/2 DAY FROM €90. FULL DAY FROM €175. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FORTNIGHTLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE TO UK AND EUROPE (INCL SCOTLAND). WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 / EMAIL garymoveit@ya hoo.co.uk (237438) JDS EURO TRANSPORT. Email: jdstransport@outlook .com / 0034 637 066 114 / 0044 7884 908929 (231495) BRITONS REMOVALS. Regular service Spain - UK. Competitive Rates. Insurance cover. TLF 618 984 570 (238152) 15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 29th May. Space available each way. Tel. 639 928 090 (236237) 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-eu ropean.com (93139) UK - SPAIN - Anywhere Europe! Masses of experience. New clean vehicles. Insured with Royal Sun Alliance. Genuinely CARING service. FULL and / Part moves. ONLINE QUOTES!! www.bmceuro pean.com Tel: UK 08456 443 784 / ES 634 344 787 FIND US ON FACEBOOK! (207584) MOVING MATTERS SL – removals and storage. Local or to and from the UK/Ireland/Portugal and across Europe. Over 16 years experience. For free quotation Tel 951 311 118. www.movingmatters.eu (232076) HIGH top van going from Spain to UK and return. Good rates. Reliable service. Call Graham 620 353 594 for details. vgcasacolor@gmail.com (228789) LARGE van going from UK to Spain beginning of June, lowest prices. Tel 722 306 194 (238012)

MAN AND VAN MAN AND VAN. Removals, clearances. Experienced and 100% reliable. €20 per hr. Paul 622 020 856 (220139) MANVAN REMOVALS €20 / hour, 3 vans available. House clearances. Storage from €10 / week. Tel David 696 810 618 (208088)

2 M E N , Van €30 hour. Always on time 651 081 610 (233572) THE VAN MAN. Cheap and cheerful. €20 per hour. 677 251 025 (230382)

STORAGE 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) STORAGE. Secure Clean Dry Warehousing, collection and delivery available. Guaranteed best rates. Focus Transport 952 816 582 / move@freinternational.com (224878)

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 (231472) 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@ace ofshades.es (101730)

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 (224373)

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 (238121)

SEWING ALL STYLES Curtains, upholstery, soft furnishings and bean bags made to measure. Sensible prices. Also repairs / alterations. All areas. Call 672 800 887 or email judeinspain@hotmail.com (231463)

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Older driver concerns A UK motoring group has called for action to address a surge in elderly motorists, with the number of drivers aged 70 or older rising by 10,000 a month. There are now more than 4.34 million licence holders over 70 on the roads, compared to 3.9 million in 2012.

Graduated licence call MOTORING chiefs in Europe are calling for graduated licences after figures show new drivers are involved in a high number of fatal crashes. Nearly half of teenagers killed in car crashes were being driven by someone of a similar age, new figures revealed.

Dawn of a new Rolls era ROLLS-ROYCE announced the name of its forthcoming new car this week. The new model, an exciting and sensuous drop-head, will be known as Rolls-Royce Dawn. The car was unveiled to the marque’s global dealer network in Los Angeles, California.

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Once seen, the distinctive Citroen Cactus is certainly never forgotten TAKING a spin in Spain with the funky Cactus By Steve Walsh IF you have ever stood openmouthed at the side of the road or found yourself sitting in a traffic jam staring at a passing car and thinking, “Good grief, what’s that?” the odds are you’ve met a Citroen Cactus. Goodness knows how this funky version of the Citroen C4 got its name. Maybe cactus is French for bonkers. First unveiled as a concept car back in 2013 at Geneva, the released model, unlike a lot of production cars that bear very little resemblance to the original concept, is virtually the same. With its distinctive alloys, roof rails that give the illusion of a floating roof, and chunky ‘air bump’ plastic panels on the doors, it really stands out from the crowd. The interior carries on the distinctive styling, with a smart, minimalist dashboard, door handles modelled on

STANDING OUT: The new Citroen C4.

luggage straps and a glove box styled like cabin trunk luggage. Fortunately it doesn’t quite emulate The Luggage, as envisioned by Sir Terry Pratchett. The Cactus we drove was powered by a very capable 1.5 litre diesel engine. It may not be the most sophisticated diesel on the planet, but it is already winning awards, and is the very opposite of thirsty. It can achieve an amazing 250 kilometres on just 10 litres

250 kilometres on just 10 litres of fuel with CO2 emissions of only 92g/km

of smelly stuff, with CO2 emissions of only 92g/km. And that puts it in Band A for tax in the UK, and the lowest bracket here in Spain. Acceleration is a re-

spectable 10.6 seconds from 0-100km/h, and a top speed of 180km/h is more than you’ll need in the real world. Prices starting at around €16,550, it also comes with an

array of useful gadgetry, including ABS, EBD and the like, hill start assist and cruise control, plus rear parking sensors with a rear camera, digital radio, MP3 player and Bluetooth.

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New G-Class is now even better, if that’s possible! MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS: Makeover for an off-road icon as it begins a new chapter in its success story THOSE very smart guys from Stuttgart have done it again. All Mercedes-Benz G-Class models will in future offer up to 16 per cent more power as well as lower fuel consumption. The range includes the G 500, with a new, powerful 4.0litre V8 bi-turbo engine, which are all compliant with the latest Euro 6 emissions standard. A new suspension setup and more sensitive ESP® control results in increased driving stability, and safety and road comfort improvements. The exterior and interior have also been given an upgrade. At the same time, an exclusive AMG special edition will be available. Mercedes-Benz’s classic offroader is beginning a new chapter of its success story which spans more than 35 years. With its continuously improved technology and high-class equipment specification, this cult allterrain vehicle has consistently satisfied the highest expectations of off-road fans. True to this tradition, a new 4.0-litre directly injected V8 bi-turbo engine already unveiled in the G 500 4x4 show car, is now celebrating its world premiere in the G-Class. The new 8-cylinder power plant in the G 500 is based on the new generation of Mercedes-AMG V8 engines that have already coaxed exceptional levels of performance out of the Mercedes-AMG GT and Mercedes-AMG C 63. For use in the G-Class, the V8 has been modified to deliver 310kW (422 horse power) with torque of 610Nm. Other standout attributes include a spontaneous response and high tractive power which are made possible, for example, by two turbochargers, which instead of being configured on the outside of the cylinder banks are arranged between them in the V – the so-called ‘hot inside V’. This layout allows a compact design, optimal response

POWERFUL: The range includes the G 500 with a new 4.0 litre V8 bi-turbo engine.

With its continuously improved technology, this cult all-terrain vehicle has consistently satisfied the highest expections of off-road fans. and low exhaust emissions. High efficiency is ensured by Mercedes-Benz’s use of Piezo direct petrol injection with spray-guided combustion. Maximum strength with lowest possible weight is guaranteed by the aluminium crankcase of the V8 engine. The cylinder bore surfaces feature Daimler’s NANOSLIDE® technology, which makes them twice as hard as conventional cast-iron linings. This minimises both internal friction and fuel demand.

Japan’s top two recall 6.5 million JAPANESE auto giants Toyota and Nissan have said they are recalling 6.5 million vehicles globally in the latest chapter of an exploding airbag crisis linked to several deaths. The world’s biggest automaker said its recall of five million vehicles affected 35 models globally produced between 2003 and 2007, while Nissan said it was calling back 1.56 million vehicles also due to faulty airbags made by embattled supplier Takata. “This will affect many of our markets, including Japan, Europe and North America,” a Nissan spokesman announced, adding that the explosion risk was among a range of problems seen in the

DANGEROUS AIRBAGS: Risk of exploding was one of several problems. defective airbags. To allay the fears and concerns of their customers, they stated that everyone who had

cars in the range of concern, had already been contacted with a view to repairing the affected parts.

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Barcelona are champions and who will stay in Premiership? 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. Costa de Almeria

WHO WILL STAY UP? On Sunday, Hull City (34 points), Newcastle (36) or Sunderland (37... if they didn’t get anything at Arsenal last night) will be relegated from the Premiership, along with QPR and Burnley. The Tigers MUST beat Manchester United at home to stand any chance of avoiding the drop; Newcastle play West Ham while Sunderland visit Chelsea. The other seven end-of-season PL games (all kicking off at the same time on Sunday) are: Arsenal v WBA, Aston Villa v Burnley, Crystal Palace v Swansea, Everton v Spurs, Leicester v QPR, Manchester City v Southampton and Stoke v Liverpool for whom Steven

Gerrard will make his 710th and final appearance. Next Wednesday evening holders Sevilla play Dnipro in the Europa Cup final in Berlin. And by the way qualification for next season’s Europa League starts on July 2! Changing sport - and today England play New Zealand in the first cricket Test at Lords... this weekend we have the Monaco Grand Prix... followed next week by the French Open tennis championship from Roland Garos.

SOCCER SURVEY * Last Sunday Barcelona clinched their 23rd La Liga title with a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid (Lionel Messi the scorer). Real Madrid (2nd) beat Espanyol 4-1 with another Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick. Messi has now netted 419 goals in 511 club games; Ronaldo 433 in 622. * A crowd of 33,266 - the

Good scoring at Santana

CRICKET: England now set to play New Zealand at the first Test at Lords. biggest at the Riverside for six years - saw Middlesbrough beat Brentford 3-0 in their Championship Play-off semifinal 2nd leg. ‘Boro (winners overall) meet Norwich, 4-2 aggregate victors over their East Anglia rivals Ipswich in

the other semi, for a place in the Premiership this coming Monday. Before that, Preston play Swindon and Southend meet Wycombe Wanderers in the FL1 and FL2 Play-off finals, also at Wembley, on Saturday

and Sunday respectively. Around 180,000 fans will converge on the national stadium in 72 hours! * Manchester City won 4-2 at Swansea to confirm their place in next season’s Champions League.

SANTANA on May 14, saw Torreblanca Golf Society play an individual Stableford where the high scoring witnessed Tony Anderson winning with 40 points. Second was Norman Tillbrook with 39 points. And third place was secured by Des Connolly on 36. If you want to know more about the friendliest golf society on the coast, visit the web site: www.torreblancagolfso ciety.co.uk

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Hurling comes to the Costa THIS Saturday, May 23, Biddy Mulligans Irish Bar, La Cala de Mijas along with the Costa Gaels are hosting a festival of football and the first official hurling game in Andalucia in an exciting and fun filled family day at Marbella Rugby Club. The fun begins at midday with the first game at 2pm. The Costa Gaels will play against Gibraltar and Sevilla GAA Clubs. Afterwards they will have the hurling game. Visitors are encouraged to bring their football boots and join in with both the football and hurling with instruction on the rules and form of the sport provided. The Kids Club will be the main focus of the day. Entrance is free and everyone is invited.

COSTA GAELS: Will be playing against Gibraltar and Sevilla GAA clubs.

Learning from my experience Jordan Gibb (European Challenge Tour Player)

TOUR PERSPECTIVE Your weekly guide to better golf

THIS week I would like to share with you some of my playing experiences that can help you with your own games. I played a couple of rounds this week at La Finca with mixed results; a 5 under par 67 and a level par 72. While this seems fairly acceptable by any standards, the manner was disappointing as I made 12 birdies and an eagle across the two rounds. Needless to say, there were too many dropped shots in the mix preventing me posting two great scores. I didn’t feel comfortable with the swing and that led to some very loose shots.

We have all experienced these days when nothing feels quite right, even if we played fantastically the previous day. This is the nature of golf and I don’t think there is another game quite like it. Golfing performance can quickly go from one extreme to the other. Even elite players can be splitting the centre of every fairway one day and be all over the course the next. The reason of course is that the margins for error are so small. Hit the ground just a centimetre behind the ball and you may come up short in the water. Strike the ball with the driver face just a few degrees open and you can be landing in someone’s front garden! In these moments, we can feel confused and frustrated. What is different from yesterday, we ask. Often it is only something minor that creates problems. After look-

ing at my swing on camera, I saw that my hips were not turning enough going back and so I had no space to return the club to the ball with proper power and control. This sounds like a problem that requires a lot of work but after altering my ball position, placing it a couple of inches further back in my stance, the complex issues resolved themselves. While nobody can hit every shot perfectly, we can become more consistent by doing the simple things right. Good posture, alignment and ball position are fundamentals that make it much easier to swing the club in a controlled and powerful manner. Keep an eye on these simple things and it will be easier for you to improve and become more consistent. Good luck on the course this week. Jordan www.jordangibbgolf.com

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Yuri from Marbella makes footballing history at 17 AS TRENCIN made the young footballer an offer he couldn’t refuse By Steve Walsh

YURI RUH DOS SANTOS: An extremely talented left winger.

MAGIC FEET, Yuri Ruh dos Santos, 17, the extremely talented left winger born of Marbella FC, has broken the record for being the youngest player from Marbella to make an international transfer. The professional contract has been offered by UEFA and FIFA, European first division club, AS Trencín, an affiliate club of the Dutch side Ajax. The international transfer takes place at the end of May and Yuri plays his first international match for them in the Copa de Amsterdam next weekend.

“I just want to play football,” says Yuri with a big smile “and that’s the opportunity they are offering me, to make a living doing what I love more than anything.”

17 Yuri Ruh dos Santos, “Magic feet”, is the first player from Marbella, Spain, to make a professional, international transfer at this age.

After trials with West Brom and Stoke City, in the UK during 2013, the teams commented, “He’s amazingly fast, agile, and the precision of his crosses is unprecedented.”

However, at only 15 years of age he didn’t want to live alone in the UK and decided to stay in Spain. But in 2014, the Ajax affiliate Club AS Trencín, invited Yuri for trials. They fell in love with him. “He’s a typical Spanish player, gliding on the field and making it look so easy with his Tiki Taka style,” said Dutch Coach Gideon Van Der Wee. Following that, the Dutch side have now made him an offer he can’t refuse, one which could mark the start of a very promising career for Yuri. The ‘Marbellís’ (Marbella FC), are very proud of him and support him all the way. “Magic feet is our little star,” said a parent from La Campana, “we have watched him grow into a fantastic player and he brings hope to the young aspiring footballers of our community.”

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