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ISSUE NO. 1564

By Heather Smith THOUSANDS of police are being drafted into the Costa del Sol to ensure summer tourists have a safe and happy holiday.

Andalucian law enforcement agencies will gain more

than 8,600 new officers.

Antonio Sanz, delegate of the Andalucian government, has appointed extra men to bolster law enforcement and security agencies, swelling their ranks by 23.7 per cent over last summer.

Sanz’s Safe Tourism Plan –

apart from boosting officer numbers– aims to increase public safety and convey a sense of security. It will also provide more effective care for victims of crime and improve security and safety at shows and events.

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Here comes heat THE AEMET State Weather Agency has forecast a heatwave due to start today (Thursday 25) and last until at least Sunday.

Angel Alcazar, head of AEMET’s forecast depart-

ment, said that a stable mass of hot air would be causing drastic increases to both minimum and maximum temperatures in southern Europe and northern Africa and orange alerts may be put into place.

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San Juan: A night of magic and traditions BONFIRES and midnight dips

Extra AVE trains RENFE railway company has announced extra high-speed and long-distance train services for this summer from Malaga to Barcelona, Valencia and Bilbao.

There will be two daily trains in each direction to Barcelona (three at weekends), six per week to Valencia and two per week to Bilbao running from July 13 to September 10.

Better bus routes AS SUMMER begins, more public bus routes and reinforcements to those already running have been announced.

The campaign, lasting until September 8, includes new

routes between Cartama, Alhaurin de la Torre and La Carihuela (Torremolinos), Mijas Pueblo and La Cala, Mijas and Benalmadena and Calahonda and Fuengirola, among others.

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RITUALS: Jumping over fire ensures good luck.

By Eleanor Hawkins TOWNS and villages all over the Costa del Sol celebrated San Juan on Tuesday night (June 23) with magical rituals and traditions to ensure a year of good luck.

Walking backwards into the sea at midnight for luck, washing your face in the sea for beauty and burning bad thoughts on bonfires are all local traditions which are faithfully carried from generation to generation and honoured on the shortest

night of the year.

In Arroyo de la Miel the partying continues as San Juan is the patron saint and the annual fair lasts until Monday. Fireworks were let off at the Bil-Bil Castle to mark the start of festivities.

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Hamming it up at San Juan water festival THE Granada town of Lanjaron celebrates by getting soaked to the skin

Cleaners kept busy MALAGA City Council has reported that following San Juan celebrations on Tuesday night (June 23) a total of 20 tonnes of rubbish had to be collected from the city’s beaches.

Beach death Revival attempts failed A SEVENTY-YEAROLD woman died on La Cepa beach in Fuengirola on Sunday (June 21).

Bathers called 112 Emergency Services at about 2pm to report the victim had reached the beach with signs of cardiac arrest, and attempts to revive her were in vain.

Legal back up Delays expected THE province’s courts are to suffer a blow as of September as the government has announced a 50 per cent fall in temporary judges.

Irish visitors Travel agents invited

Go, baby!

Preparing for pram race

WATER FIGHT!: Anybody is considered fair fame in this friendly yet crazy fiesta.

By Steve Walsh THE Lanjaron water and ham festival has just taken place at the home of the famous natural springs of the Alpujarras in Granada. It adds a strange twist to the San Juan fiestas elsewhere in Spain.

Coastal towns typically celebrate San Juan by setting up camp on the beach and indulging in all-night parties and barbeques with music and dancing to accompany the bonfires. But the locals of Lanjaron celebrate June 23 by staging a huge water fight, saturating anyone and everyone who dares to cross their

6.5 million tourists from abroad visited Spain in May, 6.8 per cent more than in the same month of 2014, according to the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism’s Frontur survey.

path. The festivities normally last four or five days. Impromptu water fights take place in the daytime but the main event, the Fiesta del Agua y Jamón, sees battle commence at midnight on June 23, where buckets are filled and water pistols primed, hosepipes directed from balconies and everyone waits for the clock strikes. In the welcoming frenzy of water fight-mania that ensues, anybody is considered fair game in this friendly yet crazy fiesta.

Once everyone has dried off, the party gets going with abundant amounts of beer washing down copious amounts of the area’s famous ham (jamon).

THIS Saturday, Alcobendas in Madrid is hosting Spain’s first Babyton pushchair race. The only requisites for the race, which has various distance options, is that teams must include an infant in a pram or pushchair.

province, 6.8 per cent more than the same month of 2014, and 1,821,176 hotel nights, 4 per cent more.

The figures were published by the National Statistics Institute (INE), which displays

numbers even higher than those registered in 2008, considered as the best month for tourism in the region until now.

“The Costa del Sol has linked more than three consec-

Happy hotels Advance bookings

Quote of the Week Pablo Iglesias’s group have a problem if they don’t know that the tragedy in Spain is the 800 people killed by ETA, not the 400 jailed terrorist group members,’ said the PP’s Javier Maroto in response to Iglesias declaring it was a tragedy that jailed ETA members could not be moved closer to their homes.

The best May in the history of the Costa MORE than 520,000 visitors and 1.8 million overnight stays place May as the best month in the history of Costa del Sol in touristic terms.

Specifically, 520,530 travellers have arrived in the

THE Costa del Sol received 28,446 Irish visitors in the first four months of the year, which led the tourism boards to invite a group of travel agents from Ireland on a familiarisation trip aimed to attract even more.

utive years of growth, not only in visitor numbers and overnight stays, but also in terms of the global impact of tourism in the province of Malaga,” said acting President of the Malaga Provincial

Council and Tourism Costa del Sol, Elias Bendodo, who continued: “It is estimated the financial repercussion of this sector will be 5 per cent higher than in 2014, which was a record-breaking year.”

LAST minute bookings have started to become a thing of the past as Costa del Sol hotels are reporting increased advance bookings for the season for the first time since the crisis started.

Breaking law Fines issued LA LINEA’S Local Police force has already caught people breaking bylaws regarding beaches. People fishing outside permitted hours, boats too close to the beach, a biker riding on the beach and dog owners were the first to be fined.

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A nightmare week for the area’s firefighters FOUR fires in just three days have been registered this week

European Press 54 Russian Press 55 Finance 57 - 62 Stocks 58 Leapy Lee 83 Daily TV 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96 Street Talk 91

WATER PICK-UP: An amphibian plane was needed to control the second blaze in Cartama.

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Our View 95 Colin Bird 95 Mike Walsh 95 Letters 98 Time Out 99 - 102 Legally Speaking 103 Cassandra Nash 106 Nora Johnson 106 Health & Beauty 107 - 111 Food 112 - 118 Pets 119 Homes & Gardens 121 Services 122 - 127 Classifieds 128 - 137 Motoring 138 - 140 Sport 141 - 144

AT 2.55pm on Monday (June 22) the first of four fires to spark up this week started near Cartama. It was put out at 10.15pm.

The following day an agricultural fire broke out in the El Rincon area of Coin, which firefighters and aircraft quickly brought under control. But not long afterwards another fire started in the same area of Car-

tama as the day before.

This was more serious and more than 50 firefighters and eight aircraft including a highcapacity helicopter and an amphibian plane were needed to bring the blaze under control.

Meanwhile, early yesterday morning yet another fire broke out near St Anthony’s School in Mijas Costa, less than two weeks after the school had to be evacuated due to another fire. It was put out at 10.10am.

Costa shows it cares for its tourists From Front Page

The show of force is also designed to increase surveillance and prevent crime on public transport, including at

bus stops, train stations, ports and airports as well as at hotels, beaches and camp-sites.

Andalucia is a pioneer in its efforts to more effectively

care for tourists affected by crime. In Granada, Sevilla and Malaga as well as along the coast in Almuñecar, Benalmadena and Mijas, centres

have been set up to advise and assist tourists who have been the victims of crime, staffed by multilingual and trained professionals.

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Advice service FOR victims of hate crimes

By Eleanor Hawkins THE College of Lawyers of Malaga has launched a pioneer advice service for victims of hate crimes.

A recent report from the S panish Ho m e Off i c e re vealed t h a t 1 , 2 8 5 a t t a c k s due to the victims’ sexual preferen c e s, n a t i o n a lity, race, religion or disability were reported, 20 of them in Malaga.

However, this is believed to be just 10 per cent of the attacks that actually happen as the majority of victims are too sc a r e d t o r e p o rt them.

Serv i c e c o o r d i nato r Rosario Alises explained that vic t i m s t e n d n o t to

b o th e r rep o rtin g h a te crime s , w h ic h u n d er t he new Penal Code that comes into effect on July 1 can be p u n is h ed w ith u p to four years behind bars.

They either think nothing will be done or they are too scared to come forward and risk their situations becoming public knowledge.

Although for the time being the service provided free of charge by the college will be based on two specialist lawyers giving advice and answering questions via email on victimasdeodio@icamalaga. es, those in need will be offered legal aid wherever it is possible, Alises explained.

Good news for hungry children AT LEAST 840 children in need will be saved from going hungry thanks to summer schools laid on in the poorest areas of Malaga Province.

The measure, announced by the Junta de Andalucia regional government as part of its Guaranteed Nutrition Programme, means 11 schools in Malaga City, Velez Malaga, Marbella and Ronda will give youngsters from poverty-stricken families somewhere to go from 9am to 3pm and along with activities they will be given breakfast, a cooked lunch and an afternoon snack.

Junta delegate for Malaga Jose Luis Ruiz Espejo explained that although initially 840 places will be available at the summer schools, due to run from July 1 to August 31, more children will probably be taken in as was the case last year.

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Free rides THIS Saturday, June 27, is Marbella Day at Tivoli World in Benalmadena.

Marbella residents can collect tickets to visit the amusement park free on the day from the council’s Education Department.

Wage drop THE four Malaga Ahora party councillors in the city will be lowering their salaries from about €4,000 to €1,600 per month and the difference used for party projects and schemes.

Chef school ESTEPONA’S catering school has finished its second season with 31 students. Over the two years it has been running, almost 100 students have studied there and later gone on to find work, director Antonio Rojo announced.

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Marihuana bust halts deliveries meant for UK POLICE break up trafficking group in a joint operation

By Eleanor Hawkins EIGHT people have been arrested for allegedly belonging to a large-scale drug trafficking group which grew marihuana to sell in the UK and Switzerland.

Following eight months of investigations, the National Police and Guardia Civil carried out a joint operation with arrests made in Malaga and Marbella which resulted in confiscation of 3,509 marihuana plants and 88.5 kilos of the drug ready to be shipped. After receiving a tipoff that a large delivery was being planned, officers upped surveillance on suspects in Malaga, Marbella, Estepona and Benahavis, eventually spotting the alleged ringleader being followed to a home in La Cala de Mijas by a large lorry, which collected a sealed pallet.

The police stopped the lorry in Benalmadena and inspected the pallet, finding eight cardboard boxes containing 51 onekilo bags of marihuana which were to be sent to the UK.

LARGE-SCALE CROP: Police confiscated 3,509 plants.

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Extra cash for Costa builders APPROXIMATELY 34,000 construction workers in Malaga Province are in for a slight payrise.

Comisiones Obreras trade union representative Alfonso Galisteo announced the increase after an agreement was reached for the 2015 Construction Trade Salary Review.

Although just 0.6 per cent, which will give builders and construction workers an average of €120 extra per year, it is the first rise the workers have had since 2013 and is seen as a positive step.

The rise is applicable from January 1, and thus can be backdated, meaning those who have been laid off or left their jobs this year can request the difference from their former employers once the new salary tables appear on the Official Provincial Bulletin (BOP), Galisteo explained.

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FOR the third year running, a Tourist Information Point has opened at the entrance to Sotogrande marina and will be providing information to visitors from 9am to 3pm Wednesdays to Sundays until September 13.

More visits BY the end of June, Malaga port will have received more than 184,000 cruise passengers this year, an almost 10 per cent increase, port authority president Paulino Plata reported.

Student art AN EXHIBITION of work done by more than 70 needlecraft students in San Pedro and Nueva Andalucia will be running at the Centro Cultural San Pedro until June 30.

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Dogs refused summer dips NOTICE has been sent out to 14 seaside towns in Malaga Province

By Eleanor Hawkins COSTA dogs are not going to be happy this summer as their beaches in bathing areas have been banned for the summer.

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towns in Malaga Province have been warned that they cannot allow dogs on their beaches

In a note sent to 14 seaside towns in Malaga Province, the Junta de Andalucia regional government has stated that dogs will not be allowed on beaches where bathing is permitted for humans.

Casares (the first Costa town to put a

DOG BEACHES: Go against the decree.

beach aside for pooches in 2012), Manilva, Marbella, Fuengirola, Mijas, Es-

tepona (which recently applied

It’s going to be a hot one!

AEMET State Weather Agency has forecast a hot summer for the Costa del Sol. Regional agency leader for Andalucia Luis Fernando Lopez Cotin has announced that the season, which officially started on Sunday (June 21) is not expected to be as

mild as that of 2014 and said temperatures will gradually rise, especially inland.

Continuing with the dry spell so far this year, not much if any rainfall is expected, at least until the autumn, Lopez Cotin reported.

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Informing tourists

to create a dog beach but had its petition turned down), Benalmadena, Torremolinos, Malaga City and Rincon de la Victoria (which share a dog beach between the two), Torrox, Velez-Malaga, Nerja and Algarrobo, have all received the note, which has also been sent to the Western Costa del Sol and Axarquia municipality commonwealths and the Equality, Health and Social Policies Department.

Although many areas had already created dog beaches or applied to do so, the health and environmental governing boards have decided they go against Decree 194/1998 (October 13).

Therefore, in accordance with the decree, during the bathing season (from June 1 to September 30) domestic pets are banned from waters and bathing areas.

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Malaga mothers break the trend of recent years STATISTICS reveal that the birth rate is going up

By Eleanor Hawkins BIRTH rates are on the up for the first time since 2009, the National Statistics Institute (INE) has reported.

Last year 15,628 babies were born in Malaga Province, 0.8 per cent more than in 2013, the INE revealed. Although a modest increase, this was well above the national average (0.1 per cent).

The good old days for midwives when the province registered almost 20,000 births per year are still a thing of the past.

However, the falls seen during the financial crisis as people left the area in search of greener fields and couples put off parenthood due to lack of work, the trend has at least started to change.

The average number of children women have was also re-

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Marbella wants its money back NEW Mayor of Marbella Jose Bernal has announced that he will be asking the Spanish Government to invest funds from corruption case fines in the town.

The mayor said money found to have been illicitly removed from the town’s coffers should not end up elsewhere and ought to be used to repair the town’s employment situation and image. He considered these were both affected by corruption cases dating back to the times of former mayors Jesus Gil and Julian Muñoz.

30 days of strikes at Carlos Haya MOTHERHOOD: More births were registered last year than in 2013. ported by the INE to have gone up for the first time in six years from 1.31 to 1.35. But the statistic that has not changed is the age of mothers, with women in Malaga now waiting until they are almost 30 to have

their first child.

Weddings were also found to be recovering popularity with 5,454 registered in the province last year, 5.8 per cent more than in 2013. Although the statistics did not reveal how many

were same-sex marriages, they did show that a traditional Catholic church wedding is becoming less popular (just three in 10), while civil weddings were chosen by 68 per cent of couples.

DOCTORS protested with a m ar ch t o t he Car l os Haya Hospital on Wednesday am i d t hei r continued strike action, which now begins its second month.

The indefinite strike in t he A& E depar t m ent of Carlos Haya over staffing levels and lack of planning, is set to continue 30

days after its initiation.

The doctors are demanding that the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) employs more emergency st aff because t hey f eel ‘ over whel m ed’ by t he workload. They said that i n t hei r est i m at i on t hi s leads to patients not always receiving the appropriate treatment.

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Ti c k e t s a v a i l a b l e t o b u y f r o m P u e n t e R o m a n o

BEACH RESORT

Exclusive London restaurant opens in Puente Romano Puente Romano Beach Resort Marbella expands its gastronomical offer with the addition of UNI, one of the reference restaurants in London, which opened its doors at Easter.

UNI takes its name from the Japanese word for sea urchin, a Japanese delicacy. It is a restaurant of Peruvian and Japanese fusion cuisine, Nikkei.

UNI has been recently selected as one of the top 10 new 2014 restaurants in London by The Daily Telegraph.

Distinguished guests from British society, royal families and famous actors have already had the opportunity of enjoying its unique cuisine, including Prime Minister David Cameron, who frequently dines at UNI. Located in the gastronomical area of the resort known as Plaza Village, and designed by the famous Marbellabased French interior designer, Jean Pierre Martel, UNI offers a new gastronomic journey. Butterfish, tuna and

salmon Tiraditos prevail on the new menu, along with the naked lobster ceviche, the Wagyu beef Tataki with caviar and the black cod miso with anticucho sauce.

The extensive Sake menu which complements Japanese cuisine to perfection is accompanied by the careful selection of Pisco Sours, a Peruvian brandy which best enhances the Peruvian cuisine. After dinner, you can always enjoy one of the magnificent cocktails from our new menu.

The opening of UNI at Puente Romano Beach Resort Marbella offers a new and delicious gastronomical adventure that will not cease to amaze.

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Free visits EUROPEAN Youth Card holders will be able to see the work on display at Malaga City’s Russian Museum free of charge thanks to an agreement with the management, the Andalucian Youth Institute (IAJ) has announced.

Book fair A SECONDHAND book fair will be running every day until July 19 in La Nogalera, Torremolinos, with books in a variety of languages available from just 60 cents each.

School lists LISTS of the children admitted to Fuengirola’s municipal summer schools have come out today, and activities will start at El Tejar, Santa Amalia and Valdelecrin schools on July 1, the council has announced.

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Mayors outraged at lack of emergency ambulances ‘WE are in an extreme situation,’ said the mayor of Alora

By Maria Jose Fernandez POLITICAL representatives of all ideologies in the Guadalhorce Valley have joined forces to denounce the lack of emergency ambulance cover, which is causing concern.

They have described situations involving a patient in Alhaurin de la Torre who died after waiting 45 minutes for an ambulance to arrive, and a small girl, who lost a significant amount of blood after waiting for one hour in Alhaurin el Grande.

Representatives of all political parties in the 13 municipalities (Alora, Ardales, Pizarra, Coin, Cartama, Guaro, Monda, Tolox, Yunquera and the two mentioned above) have condemned what they say as a ‘saturation’ situation.

In the Guadalhorce region, there are seven ambulances for 110,000 registered residents, a figure that fluctuates depending on the numbers of visitors at the King’s Walkway (Caminito del Rey), according to the Ardales and Alo-

UNDER PRESSURE: Ambulance service in the Guadalhorce Valley.

ra mayors. The latter, Jose Sanchez, said the heat wave last May required the use of more than half the ambulances, and added: “We are in an extreme situation.” Sources at the Guadal-

horce Health Department told La Opinion de Malaga newpaper that there was no such thing as saturation and that the number of ambulances was enough for the region.

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Low-cost airlines in the lead PEOPLE flying to MalagaCosta del Sol Airport are more likely to use low-cost airlines than traditional ones, new statistics for the first four months of the year have revealed.

Data released by the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism showed that 1.5 million people have flown to the coast with a low-cost carrier between January and April, whereas traditional airlines were used by 655,991 passengers.

The success the airlines, led in Malaga by Ryanair, easyJet and Vueling, have had at the Costa del Sol airport has reached heights unheard of in many other Spanish airports, and was beaten only by Barcelona with 3.2 million budget passengers, and Madrid with 1.6 million, the report revealed.

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More flights FLIGHT company Turkish Airlines has launched three additional flights from Malaga to improve the connection between Andalucia and each of their 247 destinations across the world.

With this increase in frequency, they expect a significant boost in passengers.

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Legionnaires are homeward bound BACK after mission in Iraq

Crash injures A FOUR-car pileup under a bridge near Carlos Haya in Malaga City on Tuesday evening (June 23) resulted in four people needing treatment for minor injuries, emergency services reported.

Beach police TWENTY-TWO beach Local Police officers have been added to the team to ensure coasts and beach facilities of Torremolinos are safe during the summer. They began their duties on June 15.

RONDA REGIMENT: Trained Iraqi soldiers to combat Islamic State.

By Heather Smith THE Spanish Legionnaires of the Fourth Regiment based in Ronda will be returning back home from Iraq after completing their mission to train Iraqi soldiers. According to reports from

the Legion, the Iraqi soldiers have completed their training which started in February in order to assist in their battle against Islamic State.

The ‘Graduation Day’ was last Sunday at the Besmayah military base about 30 kilometres from Baghdad.

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Estepona mayor refuses wage for second term THE mayor of Estepona, Jose Maria Garcia Urbano, will continue practising what he preaches in terms of cost-cutting by refusing to take his salary from the local council.

The mayor hasn’t taken payment for the post since he took office in 2011, and his stance combined with cuts to payments to other councillors will save the town more than €172,000 a year.

The salaries of the 17 councillors who make up the governing team have been reduced by 10 per cent compared to the last term and will amount to €636,815 gross annually.

The political opposition groups and councillors will receive the same amount as in the previous term, receiving €200 for attending plenary sessions and €30 for preparatory sessions. The town hall will also equip these groups with an office with telephone, computer technology and internet access, so that they can develop their opposition work.

Economy Councillor Manuel Aguilar said the council team “is continuing the political goal of austerity, control of spending and responsible use of public money which has characterised the line taken during these four years.”

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Flat buyer wins 12 year battle

Arts are a success ALMOST 9,000 people have already visited the Malaga Provincial Council Arts Museum (MAD) located in Antequera since it was inaugurated three months ago.

COURTS have ordered all monies to be returned

City festival FRENCH musician and composer of movie Amelie soundtrack Yann Tiersen has confirmed his participation in the Festival Ciudad de Fuengirola, scheduled to take place at the Sohail Castle on July 22.

Less salary THE new local government of Casares announced they would be lowering their salaries by 15 per cent and save the municipal coffers a total of €127,827 per year.

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FREE BUS: Transports children to and from school.

School bus service is up for tender THE free school bus service in Andalucia is unique in two ways. Firstly it transports more than 22,600 students to Malaga alone every day, and secondly it’s free.

Andalucia is the only community that offers a free transport service for children getting to and from school. And this week the Public Education

Agency has announced that the contract is out to tender.

This is a free service, fully funded by the Ministry of Education, which annually allocates about €13 million to its maintenance.

At the moment, there are some 55 companies in the sector which are responsible for providing this service.

A BRITISH woman has won a 12-year battle to get her €100,000 back after being sold an illegal flat in Marbella.

When in 2003 she paid a seemingly reputable developer the deposit on a flat due to be finished in 2005, the buyer had no idea what she was letting herself in for.

It later turned out that the flat, on a Marbella urbanisation, had been built on land where permission had only been given for houses rather than apartment blocks, meaning it

was deemed to be illegal.

Not only did the developers refuse to give her money back, to make

12 years went by before the buyer was finally told she would get her money back.

matters even worse they took her to court and a judge eventually ordered her to take possession of the flat (which the council had refused to give habitation licences for)

and pay the remaining €245,100 on the contract.

Luckily her lawyers were made of tougher stuff, and after 12 years of battles and endless arguments provided for her appeal, Malaga Provincial Court has at last agreed with the buyer and ordered the developer keeps his flat and gives her money back.

As the developer has apparently gone bankrupt, the courts have ordered the bank that guaranteed the construction work to return the deposit plus interest.

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Two held for spate of burglaries in Estepona TWO men aged 23 and 21 have been arrested in Estepona in connection with at least eight burglaries which were carried out in residential areas.

The alleged burglars are believed to be behind break-ins reported in Cancelada, Bel Air, Costalita, Isdabe and other nearby urbanisations, with up to three reported in April alone.

€33,500 worth of items were stolen from one home

SEIZED: Police found a stash of goods, state-of-the-art equipment and cash.

Specialist criminal gang broken up METICULOUS planning enabled them to bypass security

By Eleanor Hawkins A SUSPECTED organised gang of specialist burglars has been broken up and seven suspects arrested by the National Police.

Four people were detained in Malaga, two in Vigo and one in Madrid, in an operation which began in February following a bank robbery in Gijon.

After the attack, during which robbers wearing wigs and glasses entered at closing time, threatened staff and a customer with

weapons then tied them up and escaped with €92,170, the suspects were tracked down in Vigo and found to have contacts in Madrid and Malaga.

Surveillance work led officers in Malaga to arrest the suspects shortly after they targeted a Marbella home.

One of them masqueraded as a flower deliveryman to gain access to the property before the attackers gagged and tied up the woman owner and escaped with valuables worth about €90,000.

Searches on properties in

Mijas, Marbella, Madrid, O Porriño and Vigo recovered many stolen items including jewellery, money and mobile phones. Fake weapons, modern technology gadgets used to disarm security systems and fool guard dogs, lockpicking tools, walkie-talkies and disguises were also discovered.

The Spanish gang moved all over the country to carry out its crimes, meticulous planning and previous studies on targets enabling them to jump security measures and work undetected.

Family fighters sentenced FIVE people, four of whom were members of two separate families, have been fined and one jailed for two years over a fight that broke out after a traffic incident.

The fight happened in April 2013 in Malaga City’s Campanillas district after one of two young women in a car waved a plastic gun at three men in another vehicle.

Later on, the driver and his brother (carrying a metal bar) went to find the woman aim-

ing to ‘get even’ and a fight broke out between her brother, the two men and the two women, with more friends joining in on both sides.

While the gun-waving woman’s brother was jailed for two years for punching another man in the mouth, causing him to lose two teeth, and ordered to pay €5,500 in damages, his victim was fined €60 and the other three culprits €180 each for injuring others.

Dead man’s bank book used twice A HOUSEMAID has been arrested in Guadiaro for suspected fraud after allegedly using her deceased employer’s bank book to withdraw €800.

The woman, who found her

boss had died of natural causes one morning, allegedly pocketed his bank book, which had the pin code written inside, before notifying his relatives.

The family later reported to

the Guardia Civil that €400 in cash had been withdrawn from the man’s account twice after his death, and security camera recordings helped them to identify the suspect.

National Police force investigators, who began working on the case in November after an estimated €33,500 worth of items were stolen from a Bel Air home, have not ruled out the suspects’ involvement in other similar crimes.

The main suspect, the elder of the two suspects, was found to lead an expensive lifestyle although he had no known employment, and a search of his home found a variety of stolen goods, cash and drugs.

The two were sent to jail by a judge to await trial.

RECOVERED: Stolen items, money and drugs.

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Valerie Williams has the ability to inspire others to bring out the best in themselves.

HAILING from Anglesey in lovely Welsh Wales, Val Williams, with her natural ability to make people smile, has lived in Spain for more than 30 years.

Her bubbly ‘let’s get things done’ attitude to life has ensured that not only has she made great things happen for people, she also makes other people want to make thing happen as well.

This is what some call natural leadership, the ability to inspire others to bring out the best in themselves and achieve things for the general good, to lead by example and encourage those who follow to do the same.

Not that Val would see it that way, she’s a little too modest to see the effect she has on people around her.

Her philosophy of being able to cope and just get on with things when others don’t has become her trademark, and the reason 900 people turned up for a sold-out 30th anniversary concert this month for her Salon Varietés theatre.

More than 30 years ago when Salon Varietés in Fuengirola, opened its doors to the public, Spain was very much in vogue.

Thousands flocked from all over Europe to soak up the continental lifestyle and be a part of the big social picture that was the Costa del Sol. Unfortunately, some years later the bubble bust, and for various other reasons, people fell out of love with the beautiful venue.

The Friends of the Theatre Association (FOTA) at that stage was

Val has brought Salon Varietés back to life

CAN-DO ATTITUDE: Valerie Williams works tirelessly to make great things happen.

Making everyone around you happy is key

By Steve Walsh

My university professor told me: ‘If you make yourself useful to people and your country, you will always be happy.’ And he was right.

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only a couple of dozen diehard actors needing help.

This is where Val saw her calling. Not long after selling her large hotel in Anglesey and moving to Spain, she found herself with some time on her hands, and when asked to volunteer her marketing expertise in order to rebuild the

theatre, she willingly set to work.

“I have never forgotten what my professor at university told me: ‘If you make yourself useful to people and your country, you will always be happy.’ And he was right. I am happy,” she chuckled.

“I have always found that the best way to get something done, no matter how big the task, is to just get on with it and be happy to do so. Pretty soon, either others join in and help or they walk away,” Val said.

Maybe this is why she finds herself surrounded by helpful and happy friends.

Val’s philosophy has obviously proved to be successful; even though it has taken a lot of hard work over the years, FOTA now has more than 500 happy members who enjoy regular functions, excursions, holidays and events all personally organised by Val. The theatre is a roaring success, and regularly puts on fantastic shows for adoring full houses.

The 76-years-young widow and proud mother of three has now spent the best part of three decades bringing a dead culture back to life.

To speak of live theatre on the Costa del Sol and not mention Val’s name isn’t possible, nor is it possible to think of FOTA or Salon Varietés without thinking of Val Williams; they are one and the same, a shining example of what can be achieved in the face of adversity with a determined, cheerful spirit.

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FISHING BOATS: Being forced to stay in port or find other places to dock due to sandbanks.

Lack of dredging angers Marbella fishermen SAND has accumulated at the port entrance, blocking passage of larger boats

By Eleanor Hawkins FISHERMEN based at Marbella’s La Bajadilla Port are complaining that they are losing income due to sand which has accumulated at the entrance, which has not been dredged since 2012.

The sandbanks, pushed into port by marine currents, are stopping larger boats from getting in and out, forcing

Permanent flavours THE first permanent Sabor a Malaga (Malaga Flavour) market is ready and expected to open in Coin this weekend.

The new market includes 800 square metres of covered space and a 200square-metre patio and is expected to house approximately 40 stands for Guadalhorce Valley produce.

Found near La Trocha shopping centre, the market will allow local farmers to sell their traditionally grown wares straight to consumers.

some to dock elsewhere.

Both Marbella Council and the Fishermen’s Guild ha ve be e n a s king the port ma na ge me nt to ha ve the work done for some time. Permission was given by the J unta de A nda luc ia re giona l gove rnme nt a nd the coastal authorities in March, but the work has still not be done, Environmental Councillor Miguel Diaz explained.

Sexual abuse case dismissed F O U R p o lice o ffic e rs ha ve be e n le t off nine-year sentences after being reported for allegedly sexually abusing women at a Foreigners’ Internment Centre.

Following an 18-month court process, a Malaga Provincial Court decided to acquit the officers, stating there was insufficient evidence against them.

A lth o u g h th e ru lin g s ta te d tha t the o ffic e rs h ad h e ld mid night fe a s ts a nd

partied with female inmates, it declared that these were matters for administrative dis c iplina ry proc e e dings a nd c ould not be considered criminal offences.

W hile the judge found the offic e rs be ha viour ina de qua te , the re w a s no clear evidence of sexual abuse, and statements from a protected witness were dismissed as inconclusive as they had varied during the case.

Broken pipe leads to evacuation TWO blocks of flats in Fuengirola had to be evacuated on Tuesday (June 23) after a gas pipe was accidentally broken.

Emergency services reported that Calle Santa Rosa residents advised that a digger had broken

a pipe at about 3.30pm, and the authorities decided to evacuate a dozen homes for safety reasons. Luckily no incidents were registered and residents were allowed to go home once the pipe had been repaired.

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Illegal adoption plans ruined POLICE in Malaga have arrested a couple who allegedly attempted to illegally adopt a newborn girl, and her mother has been charged for faking paternity documents.

The baby was taken into care as her mother (who had already lost custody of another two children) was not considered capable of looking after her. Proceedings began to try and see whether her father could take her in.

Yet police investigators discovered that the biologi-

cal mother and the would-be father had lied on documents by stating he was the baby’s father, which was not the case. Two people acting as go-betweens, who have also been arrested, allegedly thought up the plot.

The couple lived in another part of the country but came on frequent visits to see the baby at the shelter. They allegedly intended to take over custody of the child as her father and stepmother, to avoid going through the adoption process.

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Torremolinos scraps ban on skaters and boarders FREEDOM for wheel lovers who will no longer be fined

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STUDENTS and staff at Aloha College in Marbella have been collecting for the fight against cancer.

A No Uniform day was held recently to raise funds for two causes: a charity that supports families of children with cancer and a primary teacher undergoing chemotherapy at the time.

A total of €2,500 was raised for Fundacion Cesare Scariolo, which was collected by national basketball coach Sergio Scariolo during a visit to the school.

Another €800 was also raised by staff members who wore colourful wigs on the day in support of their colleague, who has now been able to return to work and received a warm welcome from the school community.

A LONG-STANDING, controversial bylaw banning skaters and skate-boarders from public areas in Torremolinos has been cancelled.

One of the first things new Mayor Jose Ortiz did after being sworn into office was to cancel the local regulation, one of former mayor Pedro Fernandez Montes’s most criticised measures, which allowed skaters caught on streets and public areas to be fined between €600 and €15,000.

Although slight changes were introduced to the bylaw on various occasions since 1996, the former council refused to cancel it, arguing that skaters and skate-boarders were dangerous, caused uneasiness amongst the public and also damaged urban fittings.

The announcement, one of Ortiz’s first, has been met with approval by hundreds of local residents and local groups including No Sin Mis Ruedas (Not Without My Wheels), many of

BAN REVOKED: The controversial rule has been the subject of protests.

whom were involved in recent protests on wheels against fines issued under the bylaw.

The mayor said: “Torremolinos has always been known for its hospitality

and has been a busy tourist destination for more than 50 years. It’s vital for locals and tourists to be free to move about the town however they like as long as they do it in a civil manner.”

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Summer fair is big success HUNDREDS of people celebrated the start of summer at Arboretum Marbella’s Urban Allotments on Sunday (June 21).

Visitors were able to learn all about the project, join in activities and buy a variety of items ranging from clothes and jewellery to organic fruit and veg on the day, helping to raise funds to allow Arboretum to continue its environmental education programme.

The local charity has announced to further events for later this year: the Autumn Fair on September 20 and a Permaculture Design Course from October 9-22.

For more information on the charity’s activities and the course, visit the website www.arboretummarbella .org

Street names to change Airport ups security checks MARBELLA Council will remove names of people involved in fascism or corruption from the city’s streets, the new socialist mayor has announced.

Jose Bernal, who took possession of the office on June 13 after a four-way pact removed former mayor Angeles Muñoz from the seat, has explained that the University of Malaga will be carrying out a study on street names to allow those with names linked to dictators or anyone who had harmed citizens morally, ethically or physically to be changed.

The initiative, part of a Historical Memory law, will also see a controversial stained-

glass window on the second floor of the town hall building removed.

The window, which bears a pro-Franco shield, will disappear, the mayor said, but will be conserved as artistic heritage as it was made by Valencian sculptor and painter Vicente de Espona, who lived in Marbella from 1971 until he died in 1995.

A plaque is also planned for the town hall entrance with the names of the first 25 councillors in the city after democracy was re-established and all monuments labelled as part of the GIL programme will be removed from around the city, Bernal explained.

Protests stop bull stall TWO protestors from Marbella’s anti-bullfighting group appear to have scared a street market stallholder away from Estepona seafront.

On Sunday (June 21), two people from the group began protesting in front of a stall with a bullfighting theme which was displaying a stuffed bull and typical

items.

Group spokeswoman Virginia Ruiz explained that they became aware of the stand on social media groups and decided to intervene.

“People don’t treat dogs the way they treat bulls, there appears to be less sympathy for some types of animals than for others,” Ruiz, one of the two protestors, said.

Police officers were called to the scene and asked for protestors to show ID, but as there were fewer than 20 people involved they were allowed to continue.

Although the protestors had intended to continue displaying banners in front of the stall on Monday, it failed to open.

BRAND NEW SYSTEM: High-speed and safer controls.

AS part of the Tourism Security Plan, a new software solution is to be put into use at Malaga Airport this summer in order to increase speed “while ensuring control” of the entry of foreigners, said Juan Francisco Alcaraz, regional chief of policing operations.

In addition to the new technology system and software called ‘Smart Borders’ an increase in staffing has also been announced. The Ministry of the Interior will increase the policing levels on the ground by 23.7 per cent as of July 1.

Although this is a national plan, the highest deployment of officers will be to Andalucia

where some 30 per cent of the resources will be used. In real terms, this means an additional 8,663 uniformed officers in the province to aid tourism and security.

The government in Andalucia has insisted that this operation is vital for security, and to “strengthen the brand and Spain.”

Antonio Sanz said tourism is a “principal” axis in the regional economy “because it accounts for almost 13 per cent of GDP,” which has moved the province to a “commitment of the government with a point of view of safety in this sector through the Tourism Security Plan.”

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Mercadona shoplifters get jail

Preparing for the fair FIVE days of fun are scheduled with a full programme of activities

By Eleanor Hawkins

A WOMAN caught stealing from a supermarket and her three accomplices have all been given nine-month jail sentences.

A Malaga court found the gang guilty of shoplifting after hearing that while three of them stayed in a car keeping watch, another woman entered the Mercadona shop on Avenida de la Luz and smuggled out €332 worth of food and make-up. She handed them over to her accomplices before re-entering the store.

On her way out again, this time with €858 worth of make-up hidden in her boots and belt, she was confronted by an employee who was injured in the struggle.

A Malaga Provincial Court has confirmed the jail sentences and also fined the main culprit €180 for causing injury and €70 in damages for her victim.

Attracting Irish visits A GROUP of Irish travel agents have been on a trip to the province to discover the area’s attractions.

Organised by the Costa del Sol and Andalucian tourism boards and the Spanish Tourism Office in Ireland, the familiarisation trip aimed to encourage visits from an expanding market which has registered significant growth over the last few months, provincial council and tourist board leader, Elias Bendodo, explained.

“We wanted to show what the destination has to offer culture, gastronomy, lifestyle, family leisure, and shoppingwise,” Bendodo said.

The Costa del Sol has received 28,466 Irish visitors from January to April this year, a 9.1 per cent increase compared to the first four months of 2014, he explained.

A busy schedule was drawn up for the group, including visits to the Thyssen, Picasso and Pompidou Museums.

ALHAURIN de la Torre has been busy getting ready for its annual fair, which began yesterday (June 24) and runs until Sunday.

Five days of fun and joy for locals and visitors are s c h ed u le d , w ith a p rogramme full of activities, shows and attractions.

Municipal staff and volunteers have been working hard right up until the last min u te to g e t e v ery th ing spick and span at the fairground for the traditional event.

For the first time in years, it has coincided with the patron saint’s day for St John the Baptist.

As usual, the Local Police force, Guardia Civil, Civil Protection, Green Patrol and emergency services will be o n h a n d to en s u re ev ents run smoothly, the council announced.

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Traffic fines on the rise MALAGA City’s Local Police force has reported a rise in traffic fines issued in 2014, the first increase after six years of falls. Altogether 173,546 fines were given out, of which 99,001 were for incorrect parking and 43,000 for speeding.

Puppet show CHILDREN in the Fuengirola area are invited to a puppet show by Angeles de Trapo this evening (Thursday 24) at the auditorium in Parque de España at 8.30pm.

Evening joy

SPICK AND SPAN: The entrance to the fairground is in perfect condition.

Hospital beds to close, union claims MALAGA Province public hospitals will close 25 per cent of beds this summer, twice as many as in 2013, a trades union has said.

A report by Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) union’s health division claims that a total of 528 beds will be closed from July 1, 427 of them between Carlos Haya and the Clinico hospitals in Malaga City. CCOO’s Provincial Secretary of Health, Rafael Gonzalez Delgado, has claimed that the closure of beds and operating theatres this summer will cause great problems for patients, and could lead to a

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collapse in the urgent care system with a lack of beds available for patients needing to be admitted.

He added that this would dramatically increase the waiting lists, which are already oversubscribed.

However, a spokesperson from SAS, the Andalucian Health Service, denied that hospital beds would be closed this summer but said beds would be put on reserve and used if necessary.

He added that urgent care service was guaranteed and that patients would be attended to.

FOR the fourth year running, Estepona’s Plazoleta Ortiz is hosting live music and other activities including plays and film screenings every Wednesday evening from now until September 16.

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Hundreds of kilos of hashish seized DRIVER and passenger managed to flee the Guardia Civil

By Maria Jose Fernandez A HIGH-SPEED chase on the A-7 motorway in the area of San Roque ended with Guardia Civil in Algeciras seizing 710 kilos of hashish.

In a press release, Guardia Civil explained events began when the driver of a car approached the identification point of Algeciras performing

710 kilos of hashish were seized. “strange manoeuvres,” which allowed him to avoid the police control at first. However, police began chasing the car shortly after, headed to Malaga. Upon stopping in a service area, the

driver and a passenger left the car and fled towards a bushy area and authorities were not able to find them.

They had left 680 kilos of hashish distributed in 21 hauls and an additional 30.5 kilos in 30 100-gram tablets. After inspecting the area, they found another haul on the grass verge, believed to have been thrown away by one of the suspects.

Phone fraudsters jailed A COUPLE found guilty of drawing up false mobile contracts to later sell on the phones has been jailed for 18 months.

The pair made 72 contracts using personal details of customers of the shop the woman worked at, some of whom were over 80 years old, and sold the mobile phones on for an estimated €26,000. The fraudulent contracts were

detected by the phone company, which became suspicious when no activity was registered on the new lines.

A Malaga Provincial court has also fined them both €810 and awarded €33,000 in damages to the owner of the shop the woman worked at, who providers held responsible for amounts due after the fraud was discovered.

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Flamenco shadow EIGHTY dancers from Juani Guerrero Dance Academy will be performing Mi Sombra Flamenca (My Flamenco Shadow) this Saturday, June 27, at Fuengirola’s Palacio de la Paz at 9pm. Tickets €3 on the door.

Horse fair SABINILLAS will hold its horse fair on Saturday, July 4. Horses and riders will parade through the streets at 7.30pm before heading for La Noria beach.

25 years COIN’S Amatista women’s group has been celebrating its 25th birthday with events to mark a quarter of a decade working to eliminate gender differences and fighting for equality.

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Two Arroyo expats become ‘bandoleros’ for the day STUART GREGORY and Brendan Cook lead Moors and Christians parade

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By Linda hall SOME years ago, Arroyo de la Miel resident Stuart Gregory and some friends visited Mojacar (Almeria) during the Moors and Christians fiestas.

Since then they have returned for the Mojacar fiestas each year and their party has grown so much in size that 84 people set out for Mojacar this year.

The manageress of the hotel where they always stay is one of the Moors and Christians organisers and over the years the group has become more and more involved. So much so that to Stuart’s delighted surprise, he and another member of the party, Brendan Cook, were asked if they would like to take part this year.

“What a question!” Stuart later told the Euro Weekly News. “We both jumped at the chance.”

The next question was: “Moors or Christians?” and that didn’t require much deliberation, either. Both Stuart and Brendan immediately answered: “Moors, of course!”

In fact, they were eventually assigned to the Christian band and kitted out as

RE-ENACTMENT: Moors and Christians parade in full swing. ‘bandoleros’ (bandoliers). “The costumes were really great,” Brendan said, “but really hot, too.”

The two new bandolero recruits asked the parade organisers where they would be located in the procession so that friends and families would know when and where to look out for them. “No problem,” they were told. “You’ll be

easy to spot because you’re going to be opening the bandoleros group.”

And so that’s how two Arroyo expats happened to find themselves dressed as bandoliers at the head of Mojacar ’s Moors and Christians parade. They are already looking forward to next year when – if 2015 is anything to go by – anything can happen!

A MAN who escaped from Holland while on a temporary release from prison for a family funeral has been arrested in Estepona.

The 25-year-old Dutchman had been jailed for nine years for causing a traffic accident then leaving the scene without stopping to help a victim, who later died of his injuries.

Malaga’s provincial National Police headquarters began investigations and tracked down the man, a professional kickboxer, to an urbanisation in the Estepona area after the authorities in Holland issued an international search and arrest order.

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Cleaner arrested for suspected theft WOMAN had been employed to clean the property tors concentrated on a cleaner, an electrician and a painter, the only people who had had access to the keys apart from the owner.

A CLEANER suspected of stealing €6,500 worth The 45-year-old woman who had been emof jewellery and valuables from a Malaga City ployed to clean the property was home has been arrested. found to have later sold items Police investigations began last matching descriptions of those September when the owner of the stolen at a secondhand shop behome, in the Miraflores del Palo worth of items fore leaving to work in Scotland. district of the city, reported that were reported Now months later the woman the items and €160 in cash had missing has been tracked down after redisappeared from his wardrobe. turning to Malaga, and arrested on Avenida OrteAfter discovering no signs of a break-in or inciga y Gasset by National Police officers. dents registered with the alarm system, investigaBy Eleanor Hawkins

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Teenager taken into custody AN UNDERAGE teenager has been arrested after reportedly stealing a woman’s phone in Malaga City.

The 17-year-old boy had already been arrested previously for a similar charge.

A 20-year-old man has also been taken into custody for buying the stolen phone, according to the statement released by National Police.

The events took place back in February when the

victim was using her phone while waiting for the bus at Calle San Vicente de Paul.

The underage detainee allegedly snatched the phone violently from the woman’s hand and fled the scene.

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Supporting the Armed Forces RAF Association Costa del Sol branch is holding a barbecue on Armed Forces Day, Saturday June 27, at El Jardin Bar, Avenida Bonanza, Arroyo de la Miel starting at 2pm.

Come and have a fun afternoon and show your support for all the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families, both veterans and those currently serving. All are welcome so please bring family and friends.

This is always an excellent event that will bring many together in remembrance for a very good cause.

Tickets at €8 available from: 952 567 412, 607 586 894 or El Jardin Bar. www.rafacostadelsol.co.uk

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Costa gearing up to mark Gay Pride Day ADVOCATES want the day, June 28, to be properly recognised

SYMBOLIC: Rainbow flags will be flying at Torremolinos, Benalmadena and Marbella Town Halls.

Homes for the needy MALAGA Council has purchased 15 apartments to house families at risk of social exclusion and in other emergency situations.

A budget of €750,000 has been used to buy homes with at least two rooms, a kitchen, bathroom and living room, as well as being accessible for the disabled. Rent will be less than €150 a month.

By Heather Smith RAINBOW flags will be flying high and proud this weekend at Torremolinos, Benalmadena and Marbella Town Halls, which have for the first time joined the movement to support International Gay Pride Day. Throughout the Costa del Sol and all of Spain, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) advocates have been working to ensure that the day, June 28, is properly recognised.

In Sevilla, the scene will be especially colourful as City Councillor

Istan goes back in time to relive Moorish war tainable tourism, completing ISTAN will take locals and the great variety of attractions visitors back to the 16th cenof Istan and the Sierra de las tury this weekend with the Nieves,” said Andalucian celebration of its first historiGovernment Delegate, Jose cal re-enactment.

Luis Ruiz Espejo, who preThe performance will comsented the event memorate the ‘1568 with Town Mayor, uprising’, describDiego Marin. ing an episode of The performance the Moorish War local residents will be and its conse- donning costumes and will have the partaking part in the ticipation of 300 quences. Scenery, event residents, dressed people’s daily lives, in 16th century Moorish style, customs and traditions will be and visitors will be able to recreated. There will also be a enjoy delicacies of the period, theatrical staging of the live craft workshops using esarmed conflict. parto grass and bulrush, “This event opens a new amongst other activities. market for cultural and sus-

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Myriam Diaz promised the city that the ra inbow fla g w ould be dis pla ye d a t C ity H a ll a nd a t e ve ry civic centre in the city.

The rainbow flag will also grace Cordoba City Hall, where the Andalucian federation Arco Iris (Rainbow) won another small victory.

They managed to convince the mayor, Isabel Ambrosio, to fly the flag at the local government headquarters for the first time in history.

Arco Iris, however, is concerned with more than just waving flags.

Its president, Gonzalo Serrano, is pushing for a plan to combat homo-

Best Sunday Lunch award NUEVA Campana Restaurant is the winner of the Cool Deals Sunday Lunch Challenge 2015.

The challenge was born in 1993, after Morris Bishop - who was submitting restaurant reviews to the Sunday Sun at the time - suggested to Garry Waite, the newspaper’s co-founder and columnist, that there should be a competition to find the restaurant which served the best Sunday lunch. This started a chain of events that coincidentally led to Garry’s restaurant, Nueva Campana, winning the competition 22 years later.

WINNER: Nueva Campana restaurant, Nueva Andalucia.

phobia. His 15-measure plan calls for the creation of an LGBT centre to support educators and students at secondary school level and insists that alternative family models be included in elementary school activities. Other measures include promoting respect for the diversity of the population and training police officers and sports staff on the norms governing discrimination and hate crimes.

Torremolinos is also due to support the cause next m ont h wi t h Pride LGTBI Torremolinos 2015, planned for July 23-26.

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Schools must do better, say parents THE Spanish Federation of Parents’ Associations (CEAPA) has urged the government to create a national plan to combat bullying.

They have also requested the creation of a free telephone line exclusively dedicated to supporting victims of bullying, which could be called without leaving a trace on the telephone bill.

In addition, they have asked the government to work on a plan to prevent bullying, and another to tackle cases with a team of experts in promoting healthy relationships, as well as parents and students, to help improve day-to-day life in schools.

The federation claimed that the current plans to encourage peaceful environments in schools have proved to be inefficient and urged the Education Ministry to call on the National School Coexistence Observatory to carry out reports on the state of schools.

During their General Assembly, CEAPA delegates also criticised the huge homework load given to pupils as they claimed it had negative consequences both on the children and family relationships.

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Youth council lays down its proposals A GROUP of students from 34 local schools meet twice a year at the town hall

By Eleanor Hawkins MARBELLA’S Municipal Infant and Teenagers’ Council met last week at the town hall to present proposals they

A lively night for local business THE Noche en Blanco events are a hit across Malaga Province and Fuengirola did not want to miss out.

The second edition of the Noche Viva, Fuengirola’s version of the event, which involves a variety of activities until late at night, will be celebrated during the last weekend of July.

Last year, 160 different local establishments took part in the initiative with unprecedented success and enjoyed a full house for each and every cultural and leisure activity organised by the council.

“The event will take place from 8pm to 2am, with the main goal of boosting local businesses,” said Commerce Councillor Ricardo von Wichmann: “The activities will take place in the areas of Calle Jacinto Benavente, the seafront, Avenida Juan Gomez Juanito and the Calle Molino de Viento.”

Visitors flock to Spannabis ALMOST 15,000 people visited Spannabis Malaga hemp and alternative technologies fair during last weekend.

The sixth edition of the fair, held at Malaga City’s Palacio de Ferias y Congresos, included the World Cannabis Conferences, providing visitors with a mine of free information on all things related to cannabis and its uses.

have been preparing during the school year. Mayor Jose Bernal and other members of the council attended the meeting, during which the young ‘councillors’ made three proposals.

The first was for better sports facilities, more maintenance work on those in place, cheaper prices and new facilities. Next on the list was better enforcement of pet ownership regulations

and more work against cruelty.

The final proposal was for the council to carry out campaigns to encourage Marbella restaurants to include menus for people with food allergies or

coeliac disease.

The Municipal Infant and Teenagers’ Council consists of a group of students from 34 local schools who meet twice a year (in June and Novem-

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ROCKABILLY: One of the earliest styles of Rock ‘n’ Roll music.

Celebrating friendship EVERYTHING American on show in Mijas Pueblo

By Eleanor Hawkins MIJAS PUEBLO will be holding Friendship Days with the USA, on July 4 and 5, with typical music, products, rodeo and much more on the schedule.

USA Consular Agent in Malaga, Roberta Aaron, and Mijas Mayor Juan Carlos Maldonado will be launching the event at the Nations Wall (by the tourist office) at 7pm on Saturday 4 with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque.

Running from 7pm to midnight on both Saturday 4 and Sunday 5, attractions include live Rockabilly, Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Country and

Costa looks to break into new market TURISMO Costa del Sol tourism board is working to branch out into more markets and has recently been investigating Iran.

During a promotional exercise in collaboration with Turkish Airlines, the board has been exploring the business opportunities of the market, reported to have a high growth potential although it currently does not move great numbers of travellers.

The Costa’s main aim during the exercise was to introduce the destination to Iranian tourists, promoting products including the Living Costa del Sol residential tourism project, health and wellness, shopping, luxury, family holidays and language tourism.

Spain is the sixth most popular destination for Muslim tourists behind France, the UK, Italy, Germany and Turkey.

Western concerts, line dancing, bars serving North American and Tex-Mex food, and stands selling typical products.

Part of the takings from bar sales and all proceeds from a mechanical life-sized bull for cowboy rides will be going to charity.

A make-up competition is planned for local artists to create an American pin-up girl look, with a variety of prizes, and Andalucia Classic Car Club and Hot Wheels will be displaying spectacular cars.

For more information on the free event, contact Mijas Foreigners Department on frd@mijas.es or 952 589 010 or see www.mijas.es or facebook

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Paul Hickling shares his hilarious tales of restaurant life on the Costa MY ROMAN OASIS is an account of 30 years of heart-warming trials and tribulations

By Wendy Ann Cowham PAUL HICKLING, the author of the book My Roman Oasis, spent a busy morning signing copies of this work for his enthusiastic followers at the English Bookshop in Sabinillas.

The Euro Weekly News (EWN) was fortunate enough to interview Paul in between the demand for his attention from avid readers.

Paul arrived in Spain in 1978 after living in Bishop’s Stortford, England, with a pocketful of dreams and great sense of adventure.

Since then, he has experienced a rollercoaster ride of a life while building up his restaurant, the Roman Oasis in Sabinillas.

During this time, Paul began to write a small column for a local magazine, as he found that he had enough material to keep the readers amused with the humorous happen-

MUST-READ: Paul signs a copy of his book for a fan. ings of day-to-day life in the restaurant.

He told EWN: “I had built up years of short stories while writing for the magazine, and as the restaurant evolved, so did my accumula-

tion of stories, into the form of a book.”

Paul added: “I was also a good friend of author Keith Floyd, who was staying at my house while he was finalising one of his

books. Keith introduced me to James Steen, who at the time was the editor of Punch magazine, and James offered to edit my work, so I took him up on his offer.”

Now after 14 years, the book is complete and is being snatched up from bookshelves along the Costa del Sol and in the UK, and is also available on Amazon.

The book describes Paul’s humorous accounts of 30 years’ worth of toil and trouble while serving cocktail-sipping celebrities and living in the good old days of the peseta. The minute you turn the first page, you will be hooked as you empathise with Paul’s fast-paced account of the sheer madness of living on the Costa, and laugh your way

through his heart-warming trials and tribulations.

Paul generates warmth and enthusiasm around him and this is present on every page of the book. He is a larger-than-life character who loves to interpret life’s amusing and incongruous situations. He is content sharing his life with his wife Kaat and his parrot, Ruby, who greets visitors at the door of his restaurant with the phrase: “I would like a gin and tonic,” which should give you an insight to the happy craziness that has inspired Paul’s writing.

My Roman Oasis is a must-read if need a pick-me-up. Once you open the book it will be a chore to put it down.

My Roman Oasis is available at several local bookshops including Bookworld Banus, Puerto Banus and on Kindle, or order online at www.amazon.com

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Watching the skies LOCAL astronomy fans had a treat on Sunday night (June 21) when Jupiter and Venus aligned and were joined in the sky by the international space station between 22.26 and 22.28.

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Free paella at San Dress up for less in Spain Juan party time CHILDREN’S activities, music and dance also took place

Camp time THIRTY children aged between five and 15 will be taking part in a summer camp organised by Club Deportivo San Roque thanks to scholarships provided by Cepsa.

Goat attack SINCE it was put in place at the end of March, Casabermeja’s Malaga Goat monument has been repeatedly attacked by vandals. Now, all seven sculptures of goats that were part of it have been stolen or destroyed.

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BUYING a t-shirt or a pair of trousers is 15 per cent cheaper in Spain than the average registered for the EU countries.

Having a meal in a Spanish restaurant is also cheaper than the rest of the EU, costing just 88 per cent of the average European dinner out, according to Eurostat, the European Statistics Office, using data from 2014.

Alcohol and tobacco were rated at an 86 per cent level, with the only more expensive than average exception being

transport equipment, at 101 per cent.

The report also names Poland as the cheapest country to buy food items, while Bulgaria has the cheapest restaurants and hotels. Clothing is cheapest in Hungary, while the Czech Republic is the least expensive for cars.

The statistics confirmed that Denmark, Sweden, Finland, the UK and Ireland are the most expensive countries to live in, while Bulgaria, Romania and Poland are cheapest.

Floods of applications

By Eleanor Hawkins RESIDENTS of Fuengirola’s El Boquetillo district saw summer in with free paella as part of their San Juan celebrations on Tuesday (June 23).

More than 800 plates of a whopping paella

made by Juan Leiva were handed out on Plaza Anabel Conde, and Los Clandestinos were in charge of entertainment.

Children’s activities, music and dance completed the party, which has become a traditional way for locals to welcome summer.

THREE jobs offered by Ronda Town Hall have received an avalanche of applications, showing that unemployment is as much of a problem in the town as everywhere else in the area.

Mayor Maria de la Paz Fernandez, who recently began her second term in office, has reported that 281 people have applied for a single administrative assistant post, while 55 applied for another administrative position and 50 for a forest engineering technician post.

Accepted candidates, lists of which will be posted at the town hall, will have to sit exams to compete for the posts, the mayor said.

A home in Dorset FIVE star rated park caters for all age groups

By Wendy Ann Cowham LOCATED overlooking Poole Harbour, Rockley Park Holiday Park is nestled within a beautiful crook off the Jurassic Coast.

It is conveniently placed to enjoy many popular sights including The New Forest, Sandbanks, Brownsea Island and many beaches and land marks such as Corfe Castle.

Transport links include flights to Alicante, Malaga and Murcia from Bournemouth, and from Poole, a passenger/car ferry to France as well as direct trains/coaches to London with bus services from Rockley Park.

The park is five star rated and caters for all age groups.

Entertainment features highly on the agenda with events throughout the year

ROCKLEY PARK: Overlooks Poole Harbour. as well as heated indoor and outdoor pools, several bars/ restaurants and a concert theatre to entertain everyone.

Owners have their own exclusive facility called ‘Tides’ with a fresh, spacious lounge, bar and restaurant.

Children have a dedicated TV and games area plus an outdoor heated pool, gym, sauna and jacuzzi for all the family to enjoy.

At Rockley Park there is no time limit on how long you can keep your holiday home and dogs are welcome.

Rockley can also offer you guaranteed financial terms.

Arrange a complimentary overnight stay and see all they have to offer.

Call 0044 1202 672157. before you make any decisions.

To find out more about ownership call 01202 672157 or 07976 696 438 or visit rockleypark.co.uk.

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School extension progressing well WORK includes creating a secondary school department with eight classrooms

A BOAT got stuck between rocks at the end of a breakwater behind the control tower at Sotogrande port on Monday (June 22) and had to be lifted out by a crane.

Craft time A SUMMER crafts market is running every Monday and Friday afternoon until August 31 on Avenida de Andalucia in Benahavis.

Street party EL RODEO in Coin held its traditional San Antonio street party at the weekend, with locals and visitors sharing the celebrations.

Free films ELEVEN districts of Malaga City will be holding free open air film screenings between Saturday, June 27, and August 13. Subtitles will be included for the hard of hearing.

Bullfighters ESTEPONA Council has announced that Fran and Cayetano Rivera Ordoñez and Javier Jimenez will be starring at a bullfight on July 12 as part of the local fair.

PHASE TWO: Building work is continuing on Estepona’s Juan XXIII school.

By Eleanor Hawkins WORK to build phase two of Estepona’s Juan XXIII

school and open a secondary wing are about halfway done, the council has announced.

The work, which includes

It’s time for a summer swim 400 BENALMADENA Sports Department has announced that the municipal pool in Benalmadena Pueblo will be open daily until September 6.

A new hydraulic chairlift has been installed to allow access for swimmers with mobility problems, and ap-

creating a specific secondary school department with eight classrooms, an open air swimming pool, a covered

sports hall, a chapel, outdoor sports tracks, staff offices and storerooms, should be finished by December this

year and places will be available for an estimated 800 students of all ages for the 2016-2017 academic year.

Belgian organisation launched

users per day are expected to make use of the pool.

proximately 400 users per day are expected over the summer period.

Although much of weekdays are taken up by swimming lessons, the pool will be open to the public from 1.45pm to 5.50pm Mondays to Fridays and from noon to 8pm at weekends and on bank holidays.

Municipal sports card holders will be able to swim for free during the week and at reduced rates at weekends.

OPENING EVENT: Was a great success with more than 100 guests taking part.

THE recent opening event for the Belgian Business and Community Club España (BBCCE) was a great success with more than 100 guests taking part.

Officially founded at a national level on March 16 this year, the non-profit organisation has moved into a head office in Marbella to collaborate with members and collaborators on a social, cultural and business level.

Amongst the guests at the opening do, held at Paella’s y Mas restaurant, were representatives of various Chambers of Commerce, business clubs and organisations including the Lion’s Club.

The BBCCE board wished to thank all participants and sponsors, and invited anyone interested to contact admin@bbcce.be for more information.

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End of season beach bash for healthy walkers SINGING, dancing and swimming all played a big part in the celebrations

LOS ALAMOS: More than 100 members and the teachers joined in the picnic on the beach.

By Eleanor Hawkins ALHAURIN DE LA TORRE residents and senior citizens gathered on Los Alamos beach to celebrate the end of the season’s Paseos de la Salud (health walking programme) and yoga lessons.

More than 100 members and the teach-

ers of the two municipal groups had a pleasant outing, with everyone taking something along to add to the picnic.

Singing, dancing and swimming all played a big part in the celebration, proving that age is not a problem for the energetic group.

Local Mayor Joaquin Villanova, Se-

More expat workers join social security MONTHLY statistics are up for expatriates registered with Spain’s Social Security system, with 55,334 new foreign members in May, an increase of 3.44 per cent since April. The increase in new foreign workers is the largest seen since 2005. Year-on-year statistics are also up, with an increase of 3.42 per cent compared to May 2014, the equivalent of 54,996 new members.

In monthly terms, registered foreign members increased in all 17 autonomous communities, except for the Canary Islands, which dropped 1.05 per cent, and Andalucia, which fell 0.21 per cent.

The largest monthly increases were seen in the Balearic Islands (19.84 per cent), La Rioja (11.99 per cent) and Extremadura (10.69 per cent.)

In year-on-year terms, all autonomous communities increased the number of

registered foreign workers, except for Galicia, which dropped 0.66 per cent.

The largest yearly increases were seen in Andalucia (5.58 per cent) and La Rioja (5.41 per cent).

55,334 new foreign members registered with Social Security system in May According to data from the Ministry of Employment and Social Security, foreign members total 1,403,860 workers, 972,017 of which come from outside the European Union. The largest numbers of registered foreigners come from Romania (300,055), Morocco (210,017), China (92,905) and Ecuador (72,166.)

niors councillor Maria Teresa Alvarez and other councillors also went along and handed out diplomas to those who took part.

Paseos de la Salud is one of the most popular activities for senior citizens organised by the council and has been running from September to July since 2001.

Lux Mundi on a trip to the ballet LUX Mundi in Fuengirola has organised an evening trip to Granada to watch the Danza de la Vida (Dance of Life) ballet

by Grupo Abades at the Generalife gardens on July 9.

The coach, which leaves Fuengirola bullring and the fairground at 5pm, is due to arrive at the Alhambra at 7.30pm, leaving plenty of free time for dinner before the ballet begins at 10.30pm.

Tickets are priced at €50 including transport, insurance and entrance fee, and all proceeds will go to fundraising.

For further information and bookings, contact the centre on 952 474 840 or luxmundif@gmail.com.

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Car club Summer Bash THE Classic Car Club of Andalucia will be having its Summer Bash at the Hotel Tamisa Golf tomorrow, Friday June 26.

Although 100 reservations have already made, there are more places available should you wish to join in a super evening.

Dining will be alfresco on the terrace around the pool with terrific live entertainment from the best on the coast, Rikki Lavaza, an hour or so of cava and canapés before an excellent dinner with all wines included. All this for only €35 per person.

There are still a few rooms at the hotel for those wanting one, just call Tamisa Golf on 952 585 988 and mention the club party.

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Smart party for 1st birthday THE currency exchange business marked its first anniversary in La Cala de Mijas

By Wendy Ann Cowham SMART people were to be seen in La Cala de Mijas as a business celebrated its first anniversary in the town with a party.

Smart Currency Exchange is a business that provides a 100 per cent secure, efficient and effective service to transfer currency internationally.

After only one year in their La Cala office there has been a massive increase in the Spanish property market, due to buyers having more confidence in purchasing their homes here leading to ever growing demand for international money transfer services.

Business Development Manager of Smart, Jo Kilcourse together with Tracey Van den Berg, Costa del Sol Specialist of Spain Buying Guide, and Jana Korpova, Head of Business Development Smart, welcomed guests to celebrate their first year’s success at their La

CELEBRATING: (From left) Tracey Van den Berg, Jo Kilcourse and Jana Korpova.

Cala office on Friday June 19.

Jo told the Euro Weekly News: “The increase in buying is incredible and Smart has

now built up a good portfolio of varied partners including solicitors and lawyers. We are also partners with a FTSE 100

company and have more than 15,000 private individuals who use our services each year.”

There were almost 100

guests attending the event, eager to ask more about the services that Smart can now offer internationally.

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Crafts from the world over AN international craft show is running at Plaza Antonio Banderas in Puerto Banus until September 15.

Now in its 15th year, the show gathers more than 50

stalls displaying items from different countries and cultures. Opening hours are Mondays to Thursdays from 11am to midnight and Fridays to Sundays from 11am to 1am.

DEBRA charity seeks volunteers THANK YOU: Headteachers from Fuengirola schools were rewarded by the mayor.

Schools rewarded for promoting sport 1,800 SCHOOLCHILDREN have been made aware of sporting facilities

By Eleanor Hawkins THE heads of 10 Fuengirola schools were invited to the town hall last week and given new footballs and vests to thank them for taking part in

a municipal campaign.

Mayor Ana Mula and Sports Councillor Pedro Cuevas presented the equipment to the heads of Valdelecrin, Los Boliches, Acapulco, Picasso, Azahar, Santa

Amalia, Syalis, Andalucia, Cervantes and Sohail schools, all of which took part in a campaign to promote municipal sports facilities which have been running since March.

A n e s tima te d 1,800 schoolchildren have been ma de a w a re of a c tivitie s available to them at the facilities, with special emphasis placed on athletics and swimming.

DEBRA charity is looking for volunteers to help them with their work supporting families and children affected by Butterfly Skin condition.

Anyone interested in giving time for the cause is invited to visit the Piel de Mariposa charity shop on Avenida Pablo Ruiz Picasso, 46, San Pedro de Alcanatara or contact Antonia on 637 744 217 or sanpedro@pieldemariposa.es.

Clinic marks 25 years THE health centre in Jimena de la Frontera has been celebrating its 25th birthday this week with a number of events, the last of which will be on Saturday (June 27).

Caminete de Luna hiking group has arranged a healthy

breakfast followed by a walk along the Hozgarganta river which is suitable for all levels of ability.

The centre attends to approximately 4,000 patients per month from Jimena, San Pablo and Los Angeles.

HAVE you ever wondered which sectors offer the best salaries in Spain? The latest data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE), published this week, show that salaries in the worst paid sectors are up to four times lower than the best paid industries.

Electricity companies, banks and the oil industry maintain their status as the sectors with the highest wages. At the other end of the spectrum, service-related sectors including gardening, bars and restaurants and other personal services, such as hairdressing, pay the lowest wages.

In a different study, also by the INE, data showed that sectors with the lowest productivity were laundries, hair salons, vet clinics, food and drink services, building management and gardening, precisely the ones that showed lower salaries.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Spanish National Bank have identified the small size of the country’s companies as one of the reasons for registering such low productivity.

Larger companies are more productive and allow for better wages, according to these institutions.

The sectors shown to provide the best salaries were electricity, gas and air conditioning companies, with an average of €3,751 paid per month, followed by banks, with €3,403 and the oil industry, where staff are on €3,385 per month.

Other sectors with high wages are air transport companies (€2,837 per month) and telecommunications (€2,782).

On the other hand, laundry and hair salon staff earn an average of €896 per month, building management and gardening staff earn €833 per month and cooks and waiters an average of €887 per month.

SNAPSHOTS, a summer variety show held by Shutterbugs inland photographic group and CHAIN animal charity on Saturday, June 20, has been reported as a great success.

Held at Finca La Luna, in Alhaurin el Grande, a full house was entertained by hilarious sketches and excellent performances by both amateur and professional artists who gave their time and effort for the cause.

Colourful and fantastic

costumes were created by producer/performer Lynee Mennell, and once the show closed with a tasteful burlesque performance from Rowena Rabbit and her Dirty Diamonds, the audience was invited to dance the hours away to Kevin’s disco.

Kevin was also responsible for the music and lighting during the show, which gave another dimension to the atmosphere and spectacle as darkness fell.

Photo byCarol Lopez-Le Sueur

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BBC’s The Travel Show comes to Denia to film a documentary Flickr: Jose A

SIGNS are that the Costa Blanca property market is recovering which is good news for the economy

BBC presenter Ade Adepitan (centre) will throw the spotlight on the Costa Blanca’s property market recovery.

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By Jan Gamm THE Costa Blanca is to get a UK TV boost as a BBC documentary is being filmed about the recovery of the property market.

With signs that the market is picking up it is more good news for the local economy and seen by travel and property professionals as a welcome fillip.

BBC World’s ‘The Travel Show’ crew and presenter Ade Adepitan met up with local estate agents in Denia to film the show, as well as British house-hunters including Lynne Dodwell, who was in town looking for her ideal home on the Costa Blanca.

The BBC’s interest is yet another indication that the property industry in the region is at last on the up. Statistics show that popular coastal communities of the Costa Blanca show a healthy upturn in sales over the last year, such as Javea with an increase in sales at 11 per cent. Local estate agent Emma Higginson of Villas-Plots.com confirmed: “It is true that sales have increased substantially, with apartments at €75,000 selling regularly and also costlier properties right up to €2.9 million.

LEGENDARY British pop singer Rick Astley has announced a Spanish tour which will be arriving in Palma de Mallorca on September 26. The venue has not yet been confirmed. He will also be performing in Madrid and Barcelona.

Bad parenting OFFICERS of the Family Attention Services of National Police (SAF) arrested a father and stepmother of several children in Palma de Mallorca. They are accused of beating their children with sticks and belts.

Fatal fall A 42-YEAR-OLD man died on Sunday after falling down a cliff on the road between Valldemossa and the port. According to a witness, the man was taking pictures before he fell down 40 metres.

AXARQUÍA

COSTA DE ALMERÍA

Free concerts

Candle fire

One in a hundred

Giraffe Day

MURCIA has announced a programme of 41 free, open-air summer concerts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, in various plazas in the city from 9.30pm.

A FORGOTTEN candle left on a terrace in Torre del Mar (Velez-Malaga) started a fire at around 4am last Sunday (June 21). Five other homes had to be evacuated, although there were no casualties.

ISABEL GUIRAO from Almeria was named one of Spain’s 100 most influential women. Guirao is the creator and president of ‘A toda vela’, a group promoting social inclusion for the disabled.

ELCHE’S Rio Safari celebrated World Giraffe Day on Sunday June 21 with 76 other wildlife parks around the world, showcasing two of the park’s male giraffes.

Shoulder prosthesis Slippery puddle

Next in line

Reinstated worker

TORREVIEJA hospital has reported they have carried out a pioneering operation using two prostheses to replace a patient’s shoulder.

TWO Union Mojaquera councillors renounced their Mojacar Council places after losing the party’s third seat. Feeling they lacked voters’ backing, they resigned in favour of the next two names on the Union Mojaquera list.

AN employee of Elche Bus Station has been reinstated after being sacked to make way for a machine operated service. The union also negotiated back pay for the worker through rallies and protests.

A RESIDENT of Palma has won €122,938 in last Friday’s EuroMillions lottery.

The ticket was sold at Palma’s Lottery Administration Number 36 located in Calle Cardenal Rosell de Coll den Rabassa.

Twin towns

No fireworks

Sacred month

TABERNO is now twinned with Penestin in Brittany. The French town, which has a population of 1,900, derives its economy principally from cultivating mussels and oysters and is branching out into tourism.

JAVEA residents were deeply disappointed that there were no fireworks to celebrate the San Juan festival from June 13 to 24 this year, due to the risk of fire.

AROUND 35,000 Muslims began the celebration last week of the Ramadan festivities in Mallorca, with the inauguration event ‘Tarawih’ celebrated in the 34 mosques on the island.

Two expelled THE national leadership of Ciudadanos has expelled two Santa Pola councillors and four others in the region, for breaking the party line and supporting municipalities governed by Compromis.

Best science ELCHE’S science park, part of the University Miguel Hernandez (UMH), has won first prize for ‘Best Practice in Science Parks’ less than 10 years old for their entrepreneurial initiatives.

Pony returned LOCAL POLICE of Orihuela have returned a pony to its owner in Malaga.

The pony was stolen from an exhibition in La Murada three months ago.

A neighbour took care of the animal until the owner was found.

A LARGE fuel puddle in the area of Almuñecar’s Calle Guadix caused two accidents injuring two motorbike riders.

The fuel and water slick went from Calle Torres Quevedo to San Cristobal Bridge.

Cleaning flotilla THE Axarquia Region will this year have 10 boats working to keep its coasts spotless for tourists and locals. The service will run until September 15, having been awarded to local company Servimar Axarquia for under €300,000.

Air festival ALL eyes were on Motril’s sky on Sunday as it celebrated its International Air Festival with a record-breaking attendance of more than 50,000 people. There were displays by international air forces.

Car smuggling GUARDIA CIVIL officers have arrested two men at Motril Port for reportedly using counterfeit documents to take a vehicle across the border. The two arrested men were an Italian and a Moroccan.

Early start JULY 1 is the traditional start for summer sales but some Almeria businesses are already displaying the ‘Rebajas’ sign. First amongst them were H&M, Cortefiel and other franchises.

Good access CABO DE GATA beach is a finalist in the Thyssenkrupp ‘Accessible beach’ contest. Votes can be made at www.laplaymasaccesible.es.

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Rick Astley concert

Promotion help THE Tourism Foundation is to help promote pubs and clubs along the ‘Golden Mile,’ the old N-332 connecting Benidorm with Alfaz and Altea, to help them emerge from the economic crisis.

Disabled barriers THE Association for People with Functional Diversity of Alcoy has made a denouncement of the council regarding restricted access to the Industrial School of Alcoy known as El Viaducto.

Lucky number

Gee, it’s hot!

SUMMER officially began last Sunday at 6.38pm and is expected to be an average of 1º Celsius warmer than the average for this time of the year in the Balearic Islands, according to the data released by the National Meteorology Agency.

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Media backlash DENMARK: Steakhouse chain Jensen’s Bofhus has tripled losses after a social media backlash when it forced a small seafood restaurant to drop Jensen’s from its name.

Striking scent SWEDEN: Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is releasing his own fragrance and is following in the steps of David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo who both have their own scents.

Finland online FINLAND: More than half of Finnish people now get their news from online. The increase in the sales of tablet PCs is thought to be responsible.

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Caped man confronted

Was it you?

THE winner of the EuroMillions’ £94 million has collected the money and gone on holiday. Their identity is secret but they are said to be very happy.

Top Evans

BRITISH

BABY, an escaped African elephant from a circus in Heilbronn, killed a man who was walking in some woods.

PRESS Waiting for the crowds TWO million strawberries, 17,000 bottles of champagne and 190,000 sandwiches are ready and waiting for the crowds at Wimbledon. Visitors are also expected to drink 300,000 cups of tea.

paid presenter. He will continue to present the Radio 2 breakfast show.

You shall not pass A TOURIST who was in the path of the Queen’s guards was summarily swept out of the way. The man said he was unaware he was causing an obstruction.

Drill inside ALISON SOUTHWOOD of Leamington Spa still has part of a drill that broke off during surgery in her jaw. If removed she could have paralysis on one side of her face.

Ghost included A HOUSE in Liverpool has all the usual modern amenities with one added extra - a 130-year-old poltergeist.

The estate agents have had to confess to its presence under full disclosure.

Student demos

CHRIS EVANS’ role as the new host of Top Gear will make him the BBC’s highest

FINLAND: More than 2,000 people gathered in Kansalaistori in Helsinki to protest at proposed cuts to the education budget of over €600 million.

Students joined the protest.

Calls to ban the booze bike TWENTY litres of beer can be carried for passengers FacemePls Flickr.

Cheap help

Elephant kills

ALSO dressed in ladies underwear and high heels A MAN dressed in a long cape, ladies underwear and high heels was confronted by horse riders in Micheldever Woods near Winchester. The man drove off at speed.

NORWAY: The country’s leading trade union has condemned the au pair system as a cheap way for families to have a maid or babysitter under the guise of cultural exchange.

NORWAY: Romanian beggars have been kicked, spat on and punched as they begged on the streets of Oslo. It is believed that many are trafficked into Norway by criminal gangs.

FINLAND: A children’s theatre group in Helsinki has changed its name from Isis to Osiris to avoid being associated with the extremist Islamic State militia.

A GERMAN pensioner in Damstadt took a wrong turn and ended up on the Autobahn driving his mobility scooter. The 87year-old was rescued by police.

Queen to visit Belsen THE QUEEN will have a Luftwaffe escort as she arrives on a State visit to Germany. Her Majesty will visit Belsen and Anne Frank’s grave during her visit.

Eternal red light A TRAFFIC light at an intersection near the river Elbe has remained red for nearly three decades. The light was designed never to change by the city traffic planners.

Sexy Hamburg

Fare jumping PEDAL POWER: Can carry 20.

Live weather

Name change

Mobility scooter chaos

ELITE PARTNER, a dating website, has revealed that people in Hamburg are having more sex than anywhere else in Germany. Lower Saxony was also very active.

Beggar trouble

SWEDEN: A climate portal has been installed at Stockholm Airport in which live data is used to simulate temperatures in different parts of the world.

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A LARGE pedal powered bike in Amsterdam that can carry 20 passengers as they drink beer is under review after a 6,000 strong petition to ban it.

It can carry 20 litres of beer.

Against drugs KATWIJK, which is run by an all Christian council, has increased its drug prevention policies. Hundreds of hours of police surveillance have resulted in six arrests.

DUTCH PRESS Eduart before Rachid EMPLOYERS in The Hague are more likely to offer employment to a person with a Dutch name than an ethnic one. The Netherlands Institute for Social Research (SCP) sent out fake job applications to 176 vacancies.

3D bridge over canal MX3D, an Amsterdam technology company, plans to print a delicate and ornate bridge over a canal in the city.

The live printing will start in 2017.

Less meat more pulses DUTCH households are turning to pulses and fish over meat. Over half the households surveyed have three or more meatless days a week..

A MAN from Munster who did not have a ticket jumped from a moving train to avoid the ticket collector. He injured his leg and collapsed on the track.

Pooh death HARRY ROWOHLT, the man who translated Winnie the Pooh into German, has died. He had the distinction of being the first translator to have his name printed alongside the author.

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Space shuttles are left to rot ALAN WILSON FLICKR

PROGRAMME started in 1974 was never completed

SPACE SHUTTLES: Rotting away at Baikonur Cosmodrome.

THE Russian space shuttle programme which was started in 1974 was never completed and now the half built shuttles are rotting away at Baikonur Cosmodrome.

Military attractions PATRIOT PARK in Kubinka has been opened by Vladimir Putin. The attractions include military vehicles and heavy armaments.

The souvenirs are mainly focused on Russian heroes and national icons.

Head transplant VALERY SPIRIDINOV who suffers from Werdnig Hoffman disease is preparing to have his head transplanted onto a healthy body. Dr Sergio Canavero says there is a 90 per cent chance of success.

Alpaca ranch flourishes ILYA SMIRNOV from Moscow has said how happy Alpacas are in their new home at a Russian ranch. It took 18 months to arrange their importation but they are now settled and thriving.

NATO spies. Britain has reportedly already removed some of its operatives as a precautionary measure.

Reporter removed PAVEL KANYGIN has been arrested and beaten in Ukraine. The reporter works for the opposition paper Novaya Gazeta and was detained by security agents in Donetsk.

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A GROUP of Russian football fans are trying to raise funds to pay off Fabio Capello’s contract and remove him as the Russian manager. They need €21.4 million.

Camouflage theatre RUSSIAN troops have been practising covert operations in Siberia. They set up camps and completed training using state of the art camouflage techniques.

Airline boost VOLGA-DNEPR, the Russian cargo operator, has agreed to buy 20 747-8 freight planes at the Paris air show. The total cost is around €6.6 billion.

Spy concerns THE Kremlin has cracked Edward Snowden’s ciphers and could expose

ALPACAS: Settled and thriving in Russia.

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MADRID has been chosen by internet giant Amazon as the only base outside the USA that will solely focus on its commercial arm, Amazon Business.

The company will employ more than 30 specialised software professionals, sourced in Spain rather than

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from other countries. Amazon’s director general, Francois Nuyts, said Spain had ticked the boxes for many reasons, it had outstanding innovators, and a vast resource of technology professionals.

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Front runner DESPITE recent doubts on the likelihood of Spanish Finance Minister Luis de Guindos being given the chair of the Eurozone he is still tipped as front runner for the role.

School clean PREFERENCE: People in Spain prefer paying by cash.

Cash not cards is preferred payment SPAIN is a country where cash has always been the preferred form of payment. The culture of the hidden economy means there is a large amount of currency that cannot be deposited in the usual way.

Eighty per cent of private purchases are made using cash with only 20 per cent using electronic transfer systems.

Data collected by the Central Bank show that €111 billion was withdrawn in 2014

and €105 billion was used on cash purchases.

Spain’s preference for cash is the total inverse of the rest of Europe where around 60 to 80 per cent of all transactions are completed using cards or other payment systems.

For Spain this means there is a huge amount of currency unaccounted for. The effect of this is that when figures are analysed for growth there is a black hole in the results.

THE new leftist mayor of Madrid, Manuela Carmena, has suggested that cleaning groups of mothers should be paid to clean state schools.

Fuel price THE difference between the price of diesel and petrol per litre has reached 15 cents, the highest since 2007, petrol at €1.33 and diesel at €1.18.

Labour rights THE Global Rights Index published by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has put Spain in a group of countries regularly violating labour rights.

Enjoy the best of both worlds WITH the combination of a euro that has devalued against sterling, food and housing prices and the temperate climate, Spain is one of the most reasonable places for expatriates to live.

Mercer, the worldwide consulting company, has revealed that Barcelona and Madrid are

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The survey took into account many factors and although some were positive, the underlying reason why Spain is such good value is that the economy is fragile with fluctuating interest rates, so there has not been a true decrease in the cost of living.

fices in Pozuelo de Alarcon, which already has 600 employees, will be the third in the world after Seattle and Texas. Nuyts also stated that Amazon had great faith in the Spanish economy and that it already had plans to continue investing in the country and in its citizens.

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Architects shortlisted A GROUP of Spanish architects are shortlisted for their design of the new Guggenheim art and design museum in Helsinki.

Urtzi Grau and Cristina Goberna, who entered the competition under their design collective name Fake Industries Architectural Agonism, are one of six finalists out of 1,715 entrants.

After visiting Helsinki Urtzi Grau said she was amazed at the way the discussion of the new museum had stimulated interest.

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% CHG. NET VOL 1.76 5,120.01 2.76 5,419.67 0.77 4,005.20 -0.62 13,830.48 -0.32 7,029.16 1.03 15,788.13 1.79 5,637.45 0.07 24,146.06 0.51 52,931.31 1.14 20,429.65 0.50 5,554.29 0.19 15,010.61 1.18 44,504.86 1.24 6,195.13 1.51 36,779.24 0.40 27,995.51 1.54 78,769.37 0.97 66,120.86 1.26 8,291.84 1.33 38,031.45 1.71 6,180.83 0.97 7,320.66 2.23 8,181.65 4.36 6,847.74 0.43 13,744.63 1.64 5,105.15 1.31 18,364.42 2.23 15,251.54 1.20 47,247.30 0.92 5,064.00 1.35 5,259.88 0.63 6,279.86 1.31 11,732.62 -0.98 5,250.37 1.05 4,363.08 1.89 5,789.62 0.98 66,034.44 0.07 35,513.16 1.03 4,941.16 1.16 5,734.51 -0.41 3,872.19 1.17 115,284.07 1.37 30,760.90 1.30 4,241.74 1.54 6,370.44 3.12 10,308.84 -0.04 3,958.20 1.61 4,104.31 1.79 10,703.56 2.28 6,381.14

COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Kingfisher 369.30 5.00 Land Securities Group 1,249.00 17.00 Legal & General Group 257.25 2.95 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 87.06 0.56 London Stock Exchange Gr 2,444.00 40.00 Marks & Spencer Group 550.25 6.75 Meggitt 466.50 0.90 Merlin Entertainments 445.70 7.20 Mondi 1,432.50 22.50 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 177.30 1.00 National Grid 857.40 0.90 Next 7,447.50 72.50 Old Mutual 209.05 4.55 Pearson 1,268.50 20.50 Persimmon 2,029.00 31.00 Prudential 1,595.25 24.75 Randgold Resources 4,412.50 -85.50 Reckitt Benckiser Group 5,679.50 92.50 Reed Elsevier 1,070.50 18.50 Rio Tinto 2,737.75 5.75 Rolls-Royce Group 918.00 12.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 353.20 3.60 Royal Dutch Shell 1,872.00 28.50 Royal Dutch Shell 1,898.00 28.00 Royal Mail 506.75 4.25 RSA Insurance Group 418.90 2.80 SABMiller 3,393.00 53.50 Sage Group (The) 548.25 9.25 Sainsbury (J) 263.50 0.60 Schroders 3,276.50 44.50 Severn Trent 2,133.50 78.50 Shire 5,287.50 42.50 Sky 1,076.50 38.50 Smith & Nephew 1,082.50 0.50 Smiths Group 1,160.50 16.50 Sports Direct International 692.00 8.50 SSE 1,630.50 23.50 St James's Place 899.50 8.00 Standard Chartered 1,049.75 4.75 Standard Life 477.25 4.25 Taylor Wimpey 192.55 4.15 Tesco 211.65 0.80 Travis Perkins 2,192.50 43.50 TUI AG 1,163.50 7.50 Unilever 2,837.50 65.50 United Utilities Group 974.25 22.25 Vodafone Group 238.65 5.00 Weir Group 1,783.00 -8.00 Whitbread 5,282.50 137.50 Wolseley 4,200.00 48.00 WPP Group 1,487.50 24.50

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$ 5.02 $ 15.82 $ 13.20 $ 8.66 $ 19.49 $ 11.84 $ 11.41 $ 57.82 $ 4.50 $ 24.03 $ 4.94

1.50 ▲ 42.61% 2.53 ▲ 19.04% 1.82 ▲ 15.99% 1.19 ▲ 15.93% 2.05 ▲ 11.75% 1.18 ▲ 11.07% 1.12 ▲ 10.88% 5.49 ▲ 10.49% 0.42 ▲ 10.29% 2.23 ▲ 10.23% 0.44 ▲ 9.78%

$ 12.40 $ 3.22 $ 13.25 $ 4.63 $ 40.31 $ 7.56 $ 19.88 $ 26.84 $ 10.67 $ 26.74 $ 7.71

3.13 ▼ 20.15% 0.49 ▼ 13.21% 1.75 ▼ 11.67% 0.57 ▼ 10.96% 4.87 ▼ 10.78% 0.91 ▼ 10.74% 2.27 ▼ 10.25% 3.02 ▼ 10.11% 1.19 ▼ 10.03% 2.96 ▼ 9.97% 0.84 ▼ 9.82%

Most Declined Healthways, Inc. Atlanticus Holdings Corporation Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. SteadyMed Ltd. Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Bellerophon Therapeutics, Inc. Finisar Corporation NN, Inc. Apigee Corporation Cowen Group, Inc. Carbylan Therapeutics, Inc.

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Cutting down on booze A LIST of economies made by Spanish families during the economic crisis from 2007–2014 includes hairdressers, restaurants, new furniture, clothing and even food.

The most stringent cuts were on bar bills.

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Building versus austerity

Spain loves the EU SEVENTY-FOUR per cent of Spaniards feel EU membership is beneficial

More support PRESIDENT of the Spanish Banking Association (AEB) José María Roldán has defended the banking institutions that are refinancing 500,000 families in financial difficulties. He called for more support from local authorities.

Short term JEREZ businessman Jose Maria Ruiz-Mateos, aged 84, who was arrested for fraud on Wednesday June 17, spent only one night in prison. He was transferred to hospital on medical grounds.

Scientific ideas not fulfilled RESEARCH and development are essential for new technology to be fine-tuned before going into production.

Spain has award-winning scientists and is constantly financing projects to improve machinery and therefore economic output, but the ideas and inventions rarely go into production, and if they do they are developed abroad.

The COTEC report collated by the Foundation for Technological Innovation focuses on the reasons why Spain falters at the crucial stage of producing prototypes. The report states that there is a conflict between the administration of projects and the technical ability to bring the products to market.

Spanish universities have specialised departments to assist in technology transfer but the report suggests that the civil servants who run them lack the relevant business skills to make them effective.

MEMBER STATE: Spain is positive about remaining within the EU.

By Jason Bailey DESPITE the seven hard years of the economic crisis, which some believe was worsened by Spain’s membership of the EU, Spanish people are proud to be European and determined to remain in the EU. The wide-ranging changes since Spain joined the EU in

1986 with regards to freedom of movement and trade are at the heart of Spain’s affection towards Europe.

The slight financial recovery has also been a contributing factor to the positive feeling about remaining within the EU but it is not just economic factors that are relevant.

Metroscopia, a trend assessing company, states that there is an emotional aspect to be considered. Its findings show that 74 per cent of Spaniards feel membership is beneficial and are proud to be part of the union. They also feel that Spain has grown and developed into a modern, forward-

thinking country as a result.

Another interesting fact from the survey was that 70 per cent of Spanish felt more secure within the EU, not only from those outside the union but from those within, as they believed it was unthinkable that there would be military conflict between members.

THE election of extreme farleft mayors in two of Spain’s major cities, Madrid and Barcelona, has caused shares in Spanish building companies to plummet.

It was thought that construction would pave the way for focused and positive economic growth in Spain. The favourable exchange rates, especially with regards to sterling, have encouraged a resurgence in the property market but that could all end very soon.

The new mayors were voted in on an austerity ticket and both have promised to halt the urban renewal projects which would have transformed the wastelands that have sat decaying since the property bubble burst in 2008.

The shares in Spanish construction companies have faltered since the elections in May.

Getting old and grey but still with some mortgage to pay Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

GROWING up there appeared to be a progression of events to follow in the world. Leave school, go to university, travel the world, get a job and then settle down and buy a house.

Today our ambitions haven’t changed that drastically, most 30-somethings want to own their own home, but it’s no easy feat. And to add salt to the wound, a new study reveals that paying off a mortgage before retirement is no longer a reality, so it looks like we’ll be pretty old and grey by the time we can wave goodbye to that debt.

The traditional 25-year mortgage term is being replaced by 30, 35 and even 40-year terms, while the application process is much more rigorous al-

so, as borrowers now have to contend with strict affordability assessments that factor in other financial commitments.

Banks would once bend over backwards to give a mortgage. They would usually finance up to 100 per cent of the cost of the property NO LONGER A REALITY: Paying off a mortgage before retirement.

and then throw in a few thousand to get you started on furnishings. But long gone are those days! When my husband and I were buying our first house, it was a challenge. The bank would finance 80 per cent of the price, which

meant that we had to find the other 20 per cent. Luckily we had some savings from working abroad, but it made us realise how difficult it is for first-time buyers these days. Saving 20 per cent of the price of a home on the average Spanish salary is a daunting task.

And because of having to wait longer to save a deposit, the average age of many first-time buyers nowadays is 36.

Therefore, like everything when it comes to finance, an ability to save is crucial for those who want to jump on the property ladder.

Start saving as early as possible and stay focused. Don’t be tempted by properties beyond your financial reach and make sure to shop around for the best possible mortgage.

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Bond-Based Investments – are yours really tax efficient?

By Mark Davies of The Fry Group There has been a clear change in Spain with “the system’s” approach to the declaration and tax assessment of investments and income in recent years. This has been driven by austerity measures and what for many used to be a relatively benign (or grey) tax declaration/assessment process has become largely black and white. While this is to be welcomed as it brings certainty in relation to what is required and correspondingly what planning is effective, the amount and speed of change has caught many expats on the hop.

Insurance investment bonds are one example.

These investment vehicles were and are widely held, with policies being Spanish qualifying or non-qualifying. While the rules were always clear, in the past little attention was paid by many local tax advisers to the qualifying status

of policies and most were afforded (one way or another) the favourable tax treatment as “Spanish Qualifying Policies”. This allows gross rollup of growth and income inside the policy, with attractive return of capital allowances where income was being taken. Non-qualifying policies do not enjoy gross roll-up, with income and gains being taxable annually.

As tax advisers have become more diligent, policies previously assessed as qualifying are being reviewed critically. This is an ongoing process and I suspect that many investors with non-qualifying legacy policies will have received or will be receiving a much less favourable assessment in due course.

The worry is that many who have been wrongly guided in the past and whilst acted in good faith will be held accountable for any under/mis-declaration. With Draconian tax penalties available to the taxman there may be un-

foreseen danger for many around the corner.

Correspondingly, if you have any doubt in relation to your investments and their status, we are here to assist.

There will be many readers already aware of the non-qualifying issue and are already paying the extra tax.

This group may well have considered the potential tax savings of placing assets into a new qualifying policy but have been loath to pay the cost of re-organising their affairs. Cost inertia is understandable in many cases given the set-up charges experienced by investors on existing policies is as high as 9 per cent spread over several years.

While charges of this order are still being quoted, the good news is that The Fry Group are able reduce new policy establishment/initial charges to as little as 1 per cent, which virtually removes any cost reason for inaction.

The Fry Group are aware of the size of this problem and wish to assist in ensuring peace of mind as well as tax efficiency for investors. If you are uncertain about the status of your insurance-related investments and how they should be taxed in Spain, we will be pleased to review them free of charge.

If you are already aware of the status and found your investments to be non-qualifying, we are able to offer cost-attractive alternatives.

The Fry Group are a UK Chartered Financial Planning company with offices in Spain providing tax planning, pension and investment advice to expatriates.

For further information contact Mark Davies: mark.davies@thefrygroup.co.uk Tel - 952 768 450

The Fry Group of companies comprises Wilfred T. Fry Ltd – Taxation Consultants, Wilfred T. Fry (Executor and Trustee) Ltd, The Fry Group (H.K.) Ltd, The Fry Group (Belgium) SA, and Wilfred T. Fry (Personal Financial Planning) Ltd. The last company is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority is also passported under EU regulations and is authorised to act as a financial adviser by the Monetary Authority of Singapore-license number FA095023. The Fry Group (H.K.) Ltd is authorised to conduct investment business by the Securities & Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong and are members of the Hong Kong Confederation of Insurance Brokers. The Fry Group (Belgium) SA is regulated in Belgium by the FSMA (Reg. No. 23345 A-B) and is also passported under IMD EU regulations.

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Enjoy working from your office at home IF you decide to sell your home, the extra space can make your home much John Graham The property expert

WHAT do Steve Jobs of Apple, Amazon, Disney, Lotus Cars, Google, Harley Davidson all have in common, they all started their businesses from home.

The trend of working from home is growing and is a proven success. Changing or renovating part of your home into your office can save you a small fortune on high-rent office costs and can even increase your work efficiency.

Your new home office can either be an extra office which saves you commuting to the main office every day or your principle business workplace.

Every business that is operated or managed from home will require some sort of workspace, but not all will require an office in the traditional sense. In other words, workspace requirements will vary depending on the business you choose to operate.

Planning your workspace enables you to take into account all of your needs and avoid costly mistakes and maximises your chances of putting together the most productive, functional, and visually appealing workspace at the lowest possible cost.

A spare bedroom is a popular choice for almost any type of home-based business that has no or few client visitors. You can create the full office experience or use as much or as little space as you need. In addition, as this is a dedicated workspace, you can decorate as you choose and take care of all functional needs.

The garage can be a good place for a business, especially if it is attached to your home, has a separate entrance, requires few alterations, and is large enough to meet your needs.

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HOME OFFICE: Design as you wish. from a typical garage to a fully functioning home workspace with electricity, heat, water and communications.

The other downside to using your garage is you may need to park your car outside, which may be inconvenient, but if you have the space you could build a car port on the driveway.

Some questions include: Are there phone connections for landlines? Does your mobile phone work clearly from your chosen location?

Can you connect your wireless routers from your workspace. Make sure that your wireless router, wireless phone, and wireless computer work reliably.

You must also carefully consider day-to-day living as well and guests. If you have a family and will be operating a business primarily from your home, you will want to achieve the best business-family balance.

Keep the office door closed to keep business in and family, friends, and pets out. Minimise d is tra c tions , loc a te the offic e a w a y from kitchen, laundry room, and playroom noises.

If clients visit your home, the workspace should have a separate outside door or be very close to an outside door.

The much more popular option for workspace is to build an extension onto your home.

You will have to apply for planning permission and have an Architect or Surveyor design and submit the plans to the town hall.

The positive aspect is you can design your office exactly as you wish. Also, if you decide to sell your house, the extra space can be used as a family room or for some other use, making your home much more valuable.

Typically, such extensions are more common for high-income professionals who need a large and well designed separate area, such as doctors, dentists, accountants or physical therapists.

If you would like help setting up your new home office please contact me.

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Crisis shaping buyer’s wishes A NEW study confirms buyers in Spain have changed their demands when searching for a home and now look for cheaper, smaller and less equipped properties.

The report elaborated by property online site Casak tua.com, created through interviews with 1,100 residents in Spain, showed that 94 per cent of interviewees believed the financial crisis has marked a “before and after” when looking for a home.

Eighty per cent said that buyers are now looking for cheaper homes. More than half said they searched for smaller spaces and 41 per cent claimed that buyers do not mind doing without community equipment such as pools, parks, and gardens.

Seven out of 10 interviewees said they lived in a flat, the most common kind of residence in Spain, followed at great distance by attached villas (12.5 per cent), detached villas (10 per cent) and singleroom apartments (5 per cent).

Since the beginning of the financial crisis, the percentage of residents who opt for renting instead of buying a home has gone from 6.4 per cent to 40 per cent, and 60 per cent of interviewees claim they are only able to spend €400 or less per month on their rents.

Out of those who would consider buying a home, 28 per cent said they would be willing to spend between €50,000 and €100,000, while 26 per cent said they could spend between €100,000 and €150,000.

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Drop in mortgage defaults THE number of people in Spain missing mortgage payments is falling, according to Banco de España. The latest figures available for March show the default rate on housing loans at 5.8 per cent, compared to 6.3 per cent in March 2014.

The rate of non-payment of mortgages sat at around 0.5 per cent before the crisis broke in 2008. In the first two years of the crash, the default rate crept up, staying at around 2.4 per cent until end of 2010.

But as conditions worsened and the crisis bit harder, defaults spiked, hitting 6.5 per cent in December 2013.

In the last year, the rate has been steady around 6 per cent.

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Home exchange wins more fans in Spain HOUSE swaps help home owners see more of the world

By Maria Jose Fernandez AS the summer approaches, owners are finding innovative solutions to make the most out of their second home.

Property exchange is a growing market motivated by the wish of home owners to move around during their holidays, without having to buy several homes or stay in hotels.

Website IntercambioCasas.com has explained the main reasons why owners are starting to consider the second property exchange as a way to keep ownership of their second homes and achieve mobility at the same time.

• Financial reasons: the opportunity to stay for free anywhere in the world, and the possibility of a more intense cultural immersion.

• Safety: empty homes are more vulnerable to thieves. Home owners have seen in property exchange an excellent way to protect their homes during their

LONG STAY: Exchanges help the local economy as tourists settle for a while. holidays.

• Maintenance: the ‘exchange partners’ are willing to carry out small activities such as pet-sitting, and plant watering.

• It encourages long-stays (more than

14 days) and boosts local economy, as participants do not have to pay rent.

Property exchange allows owners to step out of their routine and keep their second residence.

1st straw houses to be built THE first house in Spain made of industrialised straw panels is being built in Zamudio, Vizcaya and the new material has been presented at Bioterra and BioNavarra ecological fairs.

The straw panels, created by EcoPaja, are reported to allow improved insulation and reduce energy consumption.

The units are built with a solid wooden structure filled with compacted straw and can be used on outer walls and for structures, the company said.

Along with the health benefits of using toxin-free natural products, the new material is reported to provide optimal comfort and ease of construction.

A 120sqm home can be created in about four weeks in a workshop and built on site in three days, costing €1,000 per sqm.

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Holiday apartment rental prices are on the increase THE average rental price for beach apartments has increased by 7 per cent for this summer season.

The annual report released by property website TecniTasa displays that the average price per week for a flat in a seafront area is €595, when in 2014 the figure reached €552.

The most expensive place to rent these holiday flats is in Playa de’n Bossa (Ibiza), where renting a 70-squaremetre apartment can reach €1,680 on average. On the other hand, the cheapest place according to this report is in Lugo, where hiring the same service costs only €200 per week.

According to this study, and considering the average monthly income of families in Spain (€2,179), they would need at least 27 per

cent of their wages to pay for one holiday week in a coastal area.

“Holiday flat rental prices have started to increase moderately, radically changing the negative trend seen over the past few years,” said head of TecniCasa, Fernando Garcia Marcos.

By provinces, Barcelona, Alicante and Almeria are the regions which have registered a bigger increase. In Torrevieja (Alicante) the weekly fee has increased 23 per cent if compared with the figures of last year and in Almeria, the increase nears 30 per cent.

The most affordable destinations according to this report are in A Coruña, Lugo, Las Palmas and Valencia, where a flat between 40 and 90 square metres does not go above €290 per week.

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HIGHER: Figures for 2015 in 12 regions of Spain.

Q1 sales improve FOREIGNERS made up 16.9 per cent of all purchases

By Eleanor Hawkins PROPERTY sales in Spain rose by 4.4 per cent over the first quarter of the year, reaching 85,133 transactions, the Ministry of Public Works, Buildings and Transport has reported.

The number of sales was the highest in a January to March period since 2010, the ministry revealed.

Yet regardless of the increase, the current number of transactions per quarter is still 66

per cent lower than the peaks registered in 2006, when during one three-month period they reached 251,600.

Compared to the same period in 2014, the 2015 figures were higher in 12 regions of Spain. People from other countries made up 16.9 per cent of all sales, with 3,272 in Alicante, 1,752 in Malaga, 1,167 in Barcelona, 1,068 in Tenerife and 964 in Madrid making up the bulk of the total of 14,414 transactions involving non-Spaniards.

THE Casas Colgadas, or Hanging Houses, is a compound of houses in Cuenca, Spain. In the past, houses of this kind were commonplace along the eastern side of the ancient city, where it borders the ravine of the river Huécar.

Today, however, there are only a few of them still standing. Of all of these structures, the most well-known is a group of three with wooden balconies.

Their origin remains uncertain, though there is proof of their existence in the 15th century.

They have been used as individual homes, council houses, and currently are host to a restaurant, and the Spanish Abstract Art Museum.

Castellfollit de la Roca on the other hand is an entire town living on the edge.

The town of approximately 1,000 people occupies an area of less than a square kilometre, making it one of the smallest towns in Catalonia.

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Latest figures released show rental prices are increasing AVERAGE rates are 1.6 per cent higher

By Eleanor Hawkins AVERAGE rental prices in Spain are 1.6 per cent higher than this time last year at €7.01 per square metre per month, Fotocasa property website has reported.

The latest figures released by the site revealed prices were 0.5 per cent higher in May than in April as they gradually creep upwards.

Since reaching maximum levels in May 2007 (€10.12 per square metre per month), rental prices had fallen by more than 14 per cent in all ar-

RENTAL PRICES: May saw increases everywhere except Cataluña and Pais Vasco.

eas of Spain, yet May saw increases everywhere except in Cataluña and Pais Vasco.

The highest increase was registered in the Balearic Islands at 4.2 per cent, followed

by Castilla y Leon with 2 per cent, Murcia with 1.7 per cent, Galicia with 1.4 per cent and Cantabria with 1.2 per cent.

Pais Vasco is the region with the highest average rental price at €10.08 per square metre per month.

The cheapest prices were found in Extremadura (€4.51 per square metre per month).

Land prices recovering SO FAR this year land prices in Spain are continuing with the upward trend reported towards the end of 2014.

Prices of urban land, which hit rock bottom at the beginning of last year and were reported to have fallen by almost 50 per cent since 2007, are showing year-on-year increases, the Ministry of Public Works and Development has confirmed.

Although they fell by 3.7 per cent compared to the final months of 2014, year-on-year comparisons showed figures for the first three months of this year were 5.2 per cent higher.

In big cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants, year-onyear comparisons found urban land prices had increased by 37.8 per cent, reaching an average of €304.3 per square metre.

The highest average prices were registered in Madrid (€546.2 / m2), Barcelona (€448 / m2) and the Balearic Islands (€353.1 / m2) while the lowest were found in Caceres (€148.8 / m2), Pontevedra (€153.3 / m2) and Cantabria (€154.1 / m2).

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Hoax reveals a darker message KNEE-JERK reaction showed just how Muslim populations alienate others LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT INTERESTING reaction on my Facebook this week.

Some wag posted that the police would be overlooking Muslims speeding in their cars during Ramadan. This was, they added, due to the fact that during fasting, it’s possible to become somewhat disorientated and could subsequently lead to Muslim drivers being unaware they were actually breaking the law.

Well, I’m surprised the reaction didn’t crash the computer. The messages simply poured in.

Messages of disgust, anger, and even vitriolic hatred avalanched the site. A site, I may add, which is normally full of understanding folk, with quite a broad spectrum of love toward their fellow human beings.

It was of course a hoax. It was the knee-jerk reaction that I found interesting. It basically showed just how the Muslim populations are alienating those around them. They continually refuse to integrate. Well of course they do.

SYMBOL OF FAITH: All you need is a headscarf, not an intimidating burka.

Unless governments act, one day all our women will be clad in the revolting black symbol of Islamic oppression

That’s not the idea at all.

It is my understanding that the Koran tells them it is their purpose in life to spread the word of Islam. Many Muslims may not approve of the methods of some of their peers, but, in my opinion, many have the same goal.

To me the burka is the true symbol of their non-caring attitude toward the West. It is provocative, alien, and an affront to our cultures. It has no religious significance whatsoever and should, to my mind, be completely banned from public display. If these people want to show a symbol of their faith, a headscarf is a completely adequate way of expressing their leanings.

I also have an answer to those who ask why Islamists don’t go to countries where their customs and ways of life are accepted as the norm.

The reason is that those countries already follow the teachings of Islam. They don’t need to be there. They want to be in countries they can convert, thereby carrying out the instructions of their prophet and his Koran.

Believe me, unless governments begin to introduce rules and regulations that put Western values and democracy firmly back in the driving seat, all our women will one day be clad in what to me is the revolting black symbol of Islamic oppression.

Keep the Faith, Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com www.leapylee.co.uk

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Football's Greatest Minder The Car Chasers The Car Chasers The Professionals Ax Men The Sweeney Minder Gunsmoke The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Ax Men Series following the work of North American lumberjacks as they risk their lives to cut timber.

Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Gunsmoke Destry Rides Again Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Counting Cars Storage Wars New York On Her Majesty's Secret Service Renegades

8:35am 8:45am 8:50am 9:00am 9:15am 9:35am 9:45am 10:00am 10:15am 12:10pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:30pm 12:30am

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 5 News Lunchtime The Nightmare Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: Los Angeles Jesse Stone: No 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight World War II in Colour Conspiracy: The Cold War Files Big Brother: Live Eviction Big Brother's Bit on the Side Big Brother

8:35am Stop! or My Mom Will Shoot 10:15am The Amazing SpiderMan 2 12:40pm Man of Steel 3:05pm The Equalizer 5:25pm 47 Ronin 7:30pm The Amazing SpiderMan 2 10:00pm Man of Steel 12:25am The Equalizer 2:45am 47 Ronin

7:00am American Pie 2 8:55am Last Vegas 10:50am A Million Ways to Die in the West 12:55pm Sex Tape 2:45pm Bruce Almighty 4:40pm Entourage 5:10pm My Man is a Loser 7:00pm Last Vegas 9:00pm A Million Ways to Die in the West 11:00pm Sex Tape 12:45am Bruce Almighty 2:40am Boat Trip

7:00am 7:25am 8:10am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 12:05am

Hollyoaks 90210 Charmed Happy Endings How I Met Your Rules of Engagement Baby Daddy Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory Predators The Big Bang Theory

7:00am The Giver 8:45am De@Th on Live 10:45am Sir Ian Mckellen on Film 11:00am If I Stay 1:00pm The Giver 2:45pm The Calling 4:45pm Pitch Perfect 2 Special 5:15pm Into the Storm 7:00pm If I Stay A car accident puts a young woman in a coma. During an out-of-body experience, she must decide whether to wake up and live a life far different than she had imagined.

9:00pm Into the Storm 10:45pm The Calling 12:45am Curse of Chucky 2:30am De@Th on Live 4:30am Entourage 5:00am Monsters University Special 5:30am X-Men: Days of Future Past Special

FRIDAY TV

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am 9:00am 9:30am 11:30am 11:45am 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:45pm 4:00pm 5:45pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:45pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 12:30am 1:00am 2:00am 4:00am

7:00am 10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 11:15pm

11:30pm 12:30am 4:00am 4:30am 5:00am

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Main Event World Rugby Rugby Union Super League Gold Super League Gold Soccer A.M. Hockey World League Super League Gold Hockey World League Football Gold Premier League Football Gold Football Gold Premier League Premier League The Fantasy Football Club Fight Night Boxing Gold Challenge Cup Highlights The Premier League Years Challenge Cup Highlights

T20 Cricket Cricket's Greatest Cricket Classics Sky Sports Years T20 Cricket Adam Gilchrist Masterclass Sporting Rivalries Sporting Rivalries Tight Lines T20 Cricket Adam Gilchrist Masterclass Cricket Classic Cricket Classic Sky Sports delves into the archives to take a quick look at a classic piece of cricket history.

Sky Sports Years T20 Cricket Adam Gilchrist Masterclass Cricket's Greatest Cricket Classics

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm The Box 1:00pm BBC News 1:10pm Weather 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 3:00pm Holiday of My Lifetime 3:30pm Rugby League Challenge Cup 6:05pm Escape to the Country 6:50pm Pointless 7:40pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Prized Apart 9:05pm The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins 9:55pm Casualty 10:45pm The John Bishop Show 11:30pm BBC News 11:45pm Weather 11:50pm Not Going Out 12:20am Room 101 1:00am The Hot Chick

7:10am 8:30am 10:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:30pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 10:30pm

2:00am 3:40am

The Lost Squadron East of Sudan Wimbledon Classics Kangaroo Dundee Kangaroo Dundee James Martin's Food Map of Britain Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial Tennis Flog It! Glastonbury 2015 Gardeners World Edwardian Farm Japan: Earth's Enchanted Island Dad's Army Classic sitcom.

Mock the Week Glastonbury 2015 Live coverage of the popular music festival.

The Infidel This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

8:00pm George Ezra and Clean Bandit @ Glastonbury 9:00pm Years and Years and the Maccabees @ Glastonbury 9:50pm Live: Women's World Cup - Quarter Final 12:00am Ben Howard and Deadmau5 @ Glastonbury 1:15am Live: Women's World Cup - Quarter Final 3:25am Stacey Dooley Investigates 4:25am Parents' Evening

8:00pm Burt Bacharach @ Glastonbury 9:00pm Paloma Faith @ Glastonbury 10:00pm Cordon 10:50pm Cordon 11:40pm Suede @ Glastonbury 1:00am Top of the Pops 1:40am Brothers in Arms 2:40am Definitely Dusty

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7:10am Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research Blenheim Palace Triathlon 8:05am Mobil 1 The Grid 8:30am FIM Superbike World Championship 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:25am The Big Bang Theory 11:50am The Big Bang Theory 12:20pm The Simpsons 12:50pm The Simpsons 1:25pm The Simpsons 1:55pm Rude(Ish) Tube 2:25pm Channel 4 Racing 5:10pm Come Dine with Me 5:45pm Come Dine with Me 6:15pm Come Dine with Me 7:15pm Come Dine with Me 7:40pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Walking Through History 9:00pm Penelope Keith's Hidden Villages 10:00pm Taken 2 11:55pm Babylon A.D. 1:40am Street Sound and Style

7:00am Milkshake!

11:00am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am Access 11:50am Stop! Police Interceptors 12:45pm Stop! Police Interceptors 1:50pm Columbo: Playback 3:20pm The Green Berets 6:05pm 5 News 6:10pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 7:10pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 8:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

9:00pm Celebs on Benefits: From Fame to Claim 10:00pm Big Brother 11:00pm The 80s: The Best of Bad TV 12:30am Jackass 12:55am Access 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am Big Brother 5:00am Person of Interest 5:50am Make it Big

9:10am How I Met Your Mother 9:35am How I Met Your Mother 10:00am How I Met Your Mother 10:30am How I Met Your Mother 11:00am Melissa and Joey 11:30am Melissa and Joey 12:00pm Baby Daddy 12:30pm Baby Daddy 1:00pm The Goldbergs 1:30pm The Goldbergs 2:00pm How I Met Your Mother 2:30pm How I Met Your Mother 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm Made in Chelsea 5:00pm The Addams Family 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Friends with Benefits 12:05am Gogglebox

SATURDAY TV

6:00am 6:15am 6:30am 6:45am 7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am 8:15am 8:30am 8:45am 9:00am 9:30am 11:30am 11:45am 12:00pm 12:15pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 12:00am

1:00am

10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:20am The Jeremy Kyle Show 12:20pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 1:20pm ITV News and Weather 1:30pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 2:35pm Surprise Surprise 3:35pm 1000 Heartbeats 4:35pm All Star Family Fortunes 5:20pm Scooby-Doo 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:10pm ITV News and Weather 7:30pm You've Been Framed!

8:00pm Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 10:40pm Black Work 11:40pm ITV News and Weather 11:55pm Formula e Highlights Highlights of all the day's Formula E action.

12:55am The Chase

9:35am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:05pm Music and Lyrics 2:00pm Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium 3:55pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 4:25pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 4:50pm Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway 6:15pm A Cinderella Story 8:15pm Along Came Polly 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Bachelorette 12:45am The Keith Lemon Sketch Show 1:15am The Keith Lemon Sketch Show 1:45am Love Island 2:45am Crazy Beaches 3:15am Crazy Beaches Series exposing all the drunken fun and hedonism in the infamous Greek resort of Malia.

7:00am Where the Heart is 7:50am Where the Heart is 8:55am Lewis Drama with Kevin Whately following on from the Inspector Morse series.

10:55am Inspector Morse 1:05pm Inspector Morse 3:25pm Inspector Morse 5:40pm Inspector Morse 7:55pm Doc Martin 9:00pm Foyle's War Foyle takes on the might of the US army as racial prejudice erupts.

11:00pm A Touch of Frost 1:05am Wire in the Blood 2:30am Judge Judy 2:50am Man About the House 3:20am ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service.

3:30am Teleshopping

7:00am 7:20am 8:15am 9:15am 10:15am 10:40am 11:05am 11:35am 12:00pm 12:30pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:00pm

4:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 12:30am 1:30am 1:35am 2:20am 3:20am 3:45am 4:00am

Highway Patrol The Professionals The Sweeney Motorsport UK Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Texas Formula e Qualifying Live: London Counting Cars Goals of the 80s British Superbike Championship Highlights Formula E Championships Live Storage Wars New York Storage Wars Texas World Series of Darts The Wicker Man FYI Daily The Wicker Man The Professionals Nitro Circus ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

7:00am Eight Legged Freaks 8:55am The Jewel of the Nile 10:55am Guardians of the Galaxy 1:05pm Edge of Tomorrow 3:05pm Captain America: The Winter Soldier 5:30pm Pacific Rim 7:50pm Guardians of the Galaxy 10:00pm Edge of Tomorrow 12:00am Captain America

7:00am Arthur 8:40am Fun with Dick and Jane 10:20am Ghostbusters 12:10pm The Other Woman 2:05pm South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut 3:30pm Get Smart 5:25pm Ghostbusters 7:15pm Failure to Launch 9:00pm The Other Woman 11:00pm South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut 12:30am Get Smart

7:00am The Giver 8:45am The Top Ten Show 2015 9:00am De@Th on Live 11:00am The Giver 12:45pm If I Stay 2:45pm The Calling 4:45pm Terminator: Genysis Special 5:15pm Into the Storm 7:00pm If I Stay 9:00pm Into the Storm 10:45pm The Calling 12:45am Curse of Chucky 2:30am De@Th on Live 4:30am Spy: Sky Movies Special 5:00am Rio 2 Special Alex Zane heads to Brazil in this special look at the vibrant animated sequel.

5:30am Entourage A special look at the big-screen adaptation of the hit TV series starring Adrian Grenier and Jeremy Piven.

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold One2eleven One2eleven One2eleven One2eleven Premier League 100 Club Rugby Union Super League Gold Super League Gold Viral Videos Viral Videos Premier League 100 Club Football Premier League 100 Club Fight Night Football Football Fight Night Sky Sports Originals - Luke Campbell-the Golden Boy Boxing Gold

7:00am Sky Sports Years 8:00am Fight Night 12:00pm Ricky Ponting Masterclass 12:30pm Ricky Ponting Masterclass 1:00pm Ricky Ponting Masterclass 1:30pm Cricket Classics 2:30pm Adam Gilchrist Special 3:00pm T20 Cricket 6:30pm Adam Gilchrist Special 7:00pm Cricket Shorts 7:15pm Cricket Shorts 7:30pm Ricky Ponting Masterclass 8:00pm William Hill Derby 10:30pm T20 Cricket 2:00am Ricky Ponting Masterclass 2:30am Cricket Shorts 2:45am Cricket Shorts 3:00am Cricket's Greatest 3:30am Adam Gilchrist Special 4:00am Sky Sports Years 5:00am Sky Sports Years

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10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Prized Apart 3:20pm Holiday of My Lifetime 3:50pm Flog It! 4:25pm Escape to the Continent 5:25pm Songs of Praise 6:00pm Nigel Slater: Eating Together 6:30pm Nature's Greatest Dancers 7:30pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm A David Attenborough Special

7:00am 9:25am 9:30am 10:25am 11:25am 12:30pm 2:15pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 6:45pm 7:45pm 8:00pm 8:15pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:20pm 12:20am 1:20am 4:00am 4:50am

CITV ITV News Weekend The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Formula e Qualifying ITV News and Weather Long Lost Family Off Their Rockers Formula E Love Your Garden Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather Catchphrase Surprise Surprise Black Work ITV News and Weather Formula e Highlights Bear Grylls: Mission Survive Jackpot 247 Motorsport UK British Super Bike Highlights

7:05am Animal Park 7:35am The Big Allotment Challenge 8:35am Countryfile 9:35am Gardeners World 10:05am The Beechgrove Garden 10:35am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:05pm The Box 12:35pm Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial 1:35pm Wimbledon Review 2014 2:35pm From Here to Eternity 4:30pm Rugby League Challenge Cup 7:15pm Glastonbury 2015 9:00pm Top Gear 10:15pm Odyssey 11:40pm Glastonbury 2015 2:00am Treacle Jr. 3:20am Countryfile News and stories concerning the heart of the British countryside.

4:15am Holby City 5:15am This is BBC Two

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:50am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:15pm Take Me Out 1:30pm Take Me Out: The Gossip 2:20pm Catchphrase 3:05pm Along Came Polly 4:50pm Despicable Me 6:45pm Love Island 7:45pm The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm The Break-Up 1:10am Crazy Beaches 1:40am Love Island 2:40am Fake Reaction Gross-out panel show. Matt Edmondson hosts as two teams headed

by Joe Swash and Ellie Taylor battle it out.

3:30am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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8:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 9:00pm Alt-J and Charli XCX @ Glastonbury 10:00pm Lianne La Havas and Jamie T @ Glastonbury 11:30pm The Chemical Brothers @ Glastonbury 12:30am Family Guy 12:52am Family Guy 1:15am American Dad! 1:35am Family Guy 1:58am Family Guy 2:45am Freshers, Sex and Suspicious Parents

8:00pm Horizon 9:00pm Paul Weller @ Glastonbury 10:00pm Pappano's Classical Voices 11:00pm Arena 12:00am Walkabout 1:40am Irish Rock at the BBC 2:35am Paul Weller @ Glastonbury 3:35am Horizon 4:40am This is BBC Four

7:00am 8:00am 8:05am 8:55am 10:55am 1:05pm 3:20pm 5:35pm 7:50pm

10:00pm 11:00pm

12:00am 12:05am 1:00am 2:05am

2:35am 3:00am 3:20am

Calamity Jane FYI Daily Calamity Jane Heartbeat Inspector Morse Inspector Morse Inspector Morse Inspector Morse Inspector Morse The last ever episode of the detective drama.

Caroline Quentin's National Parks Wimbledon British has-been Peter begins a love match with US tennis star Lizzie.

FYI Daily Wimbledon Wycliffe On the Buses This bold, bawdy and brash sitcom hit British screens in 1969.

On the Buses Judge Judy Judge Judy

7:15am How I Met Your Mother 7:40am How I Met Your Mother 8:05am Ginetta GT5 Challenge 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast 2:30pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:30pm Edward Scissorhands 5:35pm Location, Location, Location 6:35pm A Place in the Sun 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Kevin Mccloud's Escape to the Wild 9:00pm Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year 10:00pm Humans 11:00pm The Cold Light of Day 12:55am Rude Tube 1:50am Blue Valentine

7:00am Milkshake!

11:00am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am The Secret Life of Pets 12:05pm Stop! Police Interceptors 1:05pm The Land Before Time 2:20pm The Princess Bride 4:15pm Spies Like Us 6:05pm 5 News 6:10pm Beetlejuice 7:55pm Dirty Dancing 10:00pm Big Brother 11:00pm Greatest 80's Movies 1:50am Jackass 2:15am Super Casino Feeling lucky? Get the authentic, heartthumping casino experience every night.

4:10am Big Brother 5:00am House Doctor Home improvement series that works its magic on neglected homes.

5:25am Make it Big 5:50am Make it Big

7:00am 7:30am 7:55am 8:25am 8:50am 9:25am 9:55am 11:00am 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:35pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:45pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:05am 1:35am

Suburgatory Suburgatory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Made in Chelsea Hollyoaks Omnibus Couples Come Dine with Me Couples Come Dine with Me The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Gogglebox Gogglebox The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers

SUNDAY TV

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 1:00pm

2:00pm 3:45pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 7:45pm 8:00pm

9:00pm 9:30pm 11:00pm

7:00am 8:00am 9:05am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 10:55am

12:00pm 7:15pm 12:15am 1:15am 1:20am 2:25am

3:30am

3:45am 4:00am

The Professionals The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Formula e Championship Highlights MSA British Touring Car Championship World Series of Darts Exit Wounds FYI Daily Exit Wounds River Monsters Extreme angler Jeremy Wade goes to extraordinary lengths in his mission to come face to race with real monsters of the river.

Movies Now The latest movie news and reviews.

ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

7:00am 8:50am 10:45am 1:05pm 3:10pm 5:30pm 7:50pm 10:00pm 12:20am 2:25am 4:35am

7:00am 8:40am 10:40am 12:25pm 2:30pm 4:35pm 6:15pm 8:10pm 10:00pm 12:00am 2:00am 3:35am

The Neverending Story Chain Reaction Hellboy Bad Boys Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Hellboy Bad Boys Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Road House Con Air The Package

Crocodile Dundee Crocodile Dundee II 13 Going on 30 Blended Me, Myself and Irene Crocodile Dundee Crocodile Dundee II Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles Blended Me, Myself and Irene Our Idiot Brother American Pie 2

7:00am The Giver 8:45am If I Stay A car accident puts a young woman in a coma. During an out-of-body experience, she must decide whether to wake up and live a life far different than she had imagined.

10:45am Sir Ian Mckellen on Film 11:00am De@Th on Live 1:00pm The Calling 3:00pm Terminator: Genysis Special 3:30pm Into the Storm 5:15pm The Giver 7:00pm If I Stay 9:00pm The Calling 11:00pm Into the Storm 12:45am Curse of Chucky 2:30am De@Th on Live 4:30am The Amazing SpiderMan 2 Special 5:00am Wreck-it Ralph Special 5:30am Pitch Perfect 2 Special

7:00am 8:00am 9:00am 9:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 3:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:15pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 12:00am 12:30am 12:45am 1:00am 1:30am 2:00am 5:30am

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold The Premier League Years Premier League Legends Premier League Legends The Premier League Years Sky Sports Originals - Luke Campbell-the Golden Boy Hockey World League Football Gold Goodwood Festival of Speed Hockey World League Football Gold Sky Sports Originals - Le God - The Le Tissier Story Premier League Legends Premier League Legends Major League Soccer

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Why not try home swapping for your holiday this year?

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to swap cars, arranging guest driver car insurance is an absolute must. As your departure date approaches, you’ll want to put together an at-a-glance folder containing emergency numbers, security instructions and any other details you consider important.

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HAVE you thought of holidaying at home this year? That might seem an odd statement coming from a travel insurance consultant, but I didn’t mean your own home, which might not be too much fun.

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YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE - YOUR OPINION

A name written in the stars ASTRONOMERS have named a newly-discovered galaxy CR7 after footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese super-star.

Do you think this befitting or who do you feel would be worthy of this honour from among today’s icons?

NATALIE DE WAELE, Assistant Manager of Alberts Restaurant, Cabopino said that you should name something as big as a galaxy after someone who has made their mark in history for the right reasons.

“There are far more important people that deserve to be remembered, rather than a celebrity.

“In 50 years time who knows if a footballer will be remembered. I think if you wish to honour anyone by naming a galaxy after

them it should be someone who has done something for mankind such as Lance Armstrong. It should be named after a person who has done something that matters, not just famous.”

It seems like Veronica White, PR Secretary at Eurodog Kennels has the same feelings as Natalie as she added, “A footballer is not worthy of such a gesture, there are many other people

who have either done good things for charity or made a breakthrough scientifically.

“Those types of icons really deserve to have something like a galaxy being named after them. I would select somebody such as Mother Teresa, she was a person that made a differ-

ence in life.”

Mike Cowburn from Bookworld Puerto Banus was equally surprised that the naming of a cluster of stars should be after a celebrity earning millions. He said: “Footballers are famous but should not be in the same league as someone who has done something for humanity.

If I had to choose a person to deserve this honour, I would have to select Stephen Hawkins as he has the status of a true icon.”

Eduardo Sanabria of Canto del Agua also had his ideal candidate for this as he went on to say, “For me it would not be a footballer or celebrity to be worthy of this, but someone more important. I admire people such as Manuel Elkin Patarroyo who has done amazing work by inventing a vaccine to treat malaria victims and he has saved millions of lives.”

From Left to Right: Eduardo Sanabria, Mike Cowburn, Natalie de Waele and Veronica White.

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Crimewatch 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Call the Council 12:45pm Helicopter Heroes Down Under 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Wimbledon 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Nigel Slater: Eating Together 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm The Met: Policing London 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Have I Got Old News for You 12:05am Have I Got Old News for You 12:35am The Graham Norton Show 1:25am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:00am Homes Under the Hammer 8:00am Claimed and Shamed 8:30am Family Finders 9:15am Demolition 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm The Daily Politics 12:30pm Wimbledon 2015 9:30pm Wimbledon 2day 10:30pm Rhs 11:00pm Episodes 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am Weather 12:20am Odyssey 1:05am Odyssey 1:50am Napoleon Documentary exploring the events in the life of Napoleon.

2:50am Watchdog 3:50am BBC at War with Jonathan Dimbleby Documentary looking at the role the BBC played in the second world war.

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Father Christmas alive and well

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OUR VIEW

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.

NOT far from the North Norfolk coast and midway between Fakenham and the small market town of Holt, there is an almost insignificant turning off the A148. If you look carefully you might spot a sign that points the way to the village of Thursford.

More prominent though at this time of the year, are the signs directing the way to The Thursford Collection - a steam museum - the largest and one of the most important of its kind in the world.

Forget all that North Pole nonsense, because behind the scenes and away from the working carousels, traction engines, the Mighty Wurlitzer organ and bustling restaurants, Father Christmas is busy here, laying his plans for the festive season, months ahead.

It would be useless to look for red and white robes or the trademark flowing white beard, because right now clean shaven and casually dressed - he blends into the crowds of tourists thronging the exhibition and grounds.

That is, if he is still in the area because there is a very good chance the

Spanish royal family.

A royal reform

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR: A festive wonderland will be on show in the Norfolk landscape. man himself is over 100 miles away in London busily recruiting the scores of performers he will need later in his Christmas production, that transforms the bleak Norfolk winter landscape into a festive wonderland.

This very real Father Christmas is in fact John Cushing, managing director of Thursford and the producer and director of what is the biggest and most breathtaking Yuletide show in the coun-

It is a heartwarming explosion of festive cheer, produced by people determined to keep the true meaning of Christmas alive.

try and perhaps the universe, and auditions are held in the capital during June.

Commencing on November 11 and running until December 23, with two performances daily seven days a week, a staggering 130,000 people regularly attend this brilliant extravaganza - The Thursford Christmas Spectacular.

It is a heart-warming explosion of festive cheer, produced by people determined to keep Christmas alive.

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NOTORIOUS timeshare bogeyman committed most of his crimes on the Costa del Sol Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

WHEN notorious timeshare bogeyman, Toni Muldoon, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court in 2013, he was handed down a seven-year, five months sentence. His despicable crimes were committed mostly but not exclusively on the Costa del Sol. The trial, which had scores of witnesses, including 35 Trading Standards Officers, lasted 11 weeks. The court heard sordid details of how Muldoon and his cronies duped 17,300 innocent investors.

From spacious offices situated in Fuengirola the master con man is said to have netted €6.6 million. The true number of victims, and the amount of loot squirrelled away by Muldoon and his

FUENGIROLA: Where his spacious offices were situated. henchmen, will never be known. When Muldoon plundered people’s bank accounts he did so on an industrial scale. Many were involved, some were innocent, others collaborators.

The crook boasted: “I am the most successful time

share scam artist on the Mediterranean.”

Such was his audacity that Muldoon later set up a company that charged substantial fees for investigating timeshare scams his company had committed. The timeshare scam was only one part of an

empire built on deception.

Muldoon ran escort agencies, boat trips and much else. Part of his cockiness was due to his belief that he was untouchable. Self-delusional, he had been arrested, charged, and sentenced for several crimes, and a lengthy period

IT has now been a year since the abdication of Juan Carlos in favour of his son King Felipe VI of Spain.

That year has marked a transition from the old guard perspective of the monarchy as an untouchable, unapproachable, overseeing secret clan, to a warmer and more open institution that is a part of the people as opposed to being over them.

King Felipe has made no secret of the fact he is not his father. By openly admitting that the monarchy needed to change its image, after his coronation he deliberately set about the task of ‘normalising’ his status and his title.

Aided greatly by his wife Queen Letizia and their children, the public have warmed to them even quicker than Felipe could have imagined.

The latest polls from the Spanish press say over 80 per cent of the Spanish population believe he is doing a great job, and 75 per cent approve of Queen Letizia.

What with Queen Elizabeth seemingly taking steps into the shadows whilst giving Charles more space to move freely, and the very popular Wills and Harry stealing the limelight at every opportunity, could it be that the role of Royalty is changing the world over?

Given Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip (whose sister Victoria married her personal trainer) and his former topless model and reality TV star wife Sofia, this month boogied down the aisle to Coldplay songs. Maybe it is!

in jail earlier in his life for a vicious assault.

Now, Muldoon’s confessional as a master con man has been published on Amazon Books and Kindle.

When I interviewed him Muldoon was self-effacing; extraordinarily candid.

When I asked Muldoon why he was so freely spoken on matters that could earn him lengthy sentences, he merely shrugged.

Muldoon’s candid revelations reveal a colourful life of pilfering, fraud, violence, deceit, and illicit affairs. Had Muldoon reached a point in his life when he felt the only way to face his creator was to face up to his past?

Due to be released in 2016, tourists and residents of CosNow we ta Spain will be looking for want to more than sunshades to take hear your news. cover under when Muldoon returns. It can only be YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE hoped that prison taught - YOUR OPINION him a lesson rather than www.euroweeklynews.com taught him new tricks.

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7:00am 10:15am 12:10pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

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10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:00am 2:00am 4:10am 5:00am 5:25am 5:45am

Milkshake!

The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Trauma Doctors Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Sub Zero 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News The 12 Year Old Shopaholic, and Other Big Spending Kids 90 Cats and Counting: Cat Crazies Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Big Brother Big Brother's Bit on the Side Bus Pass Bikers Super Casino Big Brother Wildlife SOS Divine Designs House Doctor

7:00am Man of Tai Chi 8:50am The Dukes of Hazzard 10:40am Ghost Rider 12:35pm Alexander 3:35pm S.W.A.T. 5:35pm Noah 8:00pm Man of Tai Chi 10:00pm Ghost Rider 12:00am War 1:50am The Dukes of Hazzard

7:00am Three Fugitives 8:50am Little Shop of Horrors 10:35am Planes, Trains and Automobiles 12:15pm Last Vegas 2:10pm The Wedding Singer 3:55pm The Knights of Badassdom 5:35pm Liar Liar 7:15pm Planes, Trains and Automobiles 9:00pm Last Vegas 10:50pm The Wedding Singer 12:30am The Knights of Badassdom 2:00am Syrup

WEDNESDAY TV

8:10am Charmed 9:00am Happy Endings 9:30am How I Met Your Mother 10:00am Rules of Engagement 10:30am Baby Daddy 11:00am Charmed 12:00pm Charmed 1:00pm Hollyoaks 1:30pm Rules of Engagement 2:00pm How I Met Your Mother 2:30pm How I Met Your Mother 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 4:30pm Baby Daddy 5:00pm Rules of Engagement 5:30pm Rules of Engagement 6:00pm How I Met Your Mother 6:30pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Jane the Virgin 11:00pm Nashville 12:00am Gogglebox

7:00am The Giver 8:45am Sir Ian Mckellen on Film 9:00am De@Th on Live 11:00am The Top Ten Show 2015 Which movies are doing the best business at home and across the pond?

11:15am If I Stay 1:15pm Into the Storm 3:00pm The Giver 4:45pm Spy: Sky Movies Special 5:15pm The Calling 7:15pm Into the Storm 9:00pm If I Stay 10:50pm The Calling 12:45am Curse of Chucky 2:30am De@Th on Live 4:30am Mad Max: Fury Road Special 5:00am Pitch Perfect 2 Special 5:30am Despicable Me 2 Special A behind-the-scenes look at the deviously entertaining animated sequel.

7:00am 7:15am 7:45am 8:00am 9:00am 9:15am 9:30am 9:45am 10:00am 11:00am 1:00pm 2:45pm 3:00pm 3:15pm 3:30pm 5:15pm 5:30pm 5:45pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 10:30pm 10:45pm 11:00pm 12:00am

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Experience Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Soccer A.M. The Premier League Years Hockey World League Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Hockey World League Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Soccer A.M. Boots 'n' All The Fantasy Football Club Elite League Speedway Darts Gold Darts Gold A League of Their Own Elite League Speedway

7:00am Ashes: Australia's Best Days 9:00am Ashes Cricket: England's Best Days 11:00am Ashes Modern Classics 11:30am Ashes Modern Classics 12:00pm Ashes Modern Classics 12:30pm Ashes Modern Classics 1:00pm Ashes Modern Classics 1:30pm Ashes Modern Classics 2:00pm Ashes Modern Classics 2:30pm Ashes Modern Classics 3:00pm Ashes Modern Classics 3:30pm Ashes Modern Classics 4:00pm Cricket's Greatest 4:30pm Cricket's Greatest 5:00pm The Greatest Test Series Ever 7:00pm T20 Cricket 10:30pm The Greatest Test Series Ever 12:30am Sporting Rivalries

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A possible double blow for expatriate pensioners AFTER reading Mike Butcher’s letter about pensions (EWN Issue 1563) I feel that we will be hit with a double blow. If the UK decides to leave the EU there is a possibility that our pensions will be frozen, as has happened to expats in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, etc.

I have emailed the Pensions Service and asked if this is the case and they replied that if this does happen, it would be the decision of the government. Given that Iain Duncan Smith has saved department costs by stopping our Winter Fuel Allowance, we would be very vulnerable (easy meat)!

Anthony Coldwell, Orxeta (Alicante)

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Strong protest I AM writing to strongly protest an editorial in your pages about the FIFA scandal that somehow manages to slur against Jews and Arabs.

The editorial signed by Leapy Lee is offensive, irresponsible, outrageously anti-Semitic and inappropriate for any newspaper that expects to be taken seriously.

I am astonished.

Pamela Rolfe, Vice-President, Comunidad Masorti Bet El (Madrid)

Making a crime report in Spain ON May 26, 2015, the process of making a crime or loss report to National Police (a denuncia) changed.

Previously the victim signed five copies of the report and was then given one as confirmation. Now there are four copies and the victim is not given a copy. If they insist on confirmation that they have made a report, all they get is a ‘certificate’ that a report was made.

It will show the crime report number, but not any details. If, say, Trafico, DVLC, an insurance company, etc, either in Spain or another country, require details of what was in the report, they will have to contact the National Police.

Despite asking the police, I cannot discover any plausible reason for the change, which will cause considerable inconvenience for victims and additional work for the police and other entities such as insurance companies.

NB: The Guardia Civil still provide copies.

Julian Ward (By email)

A good read I HAD the privilege and the opportunity to read the Euro Weekly News in

Are we now going to be targeted as wealthy people and have fingers pointed at us as happened in Nazi Germany?

Thank you very much, Mr Lee. Name and address supplied

It’s good to know the fire service is gearing up for the summer fire risk. This is Lake Vinuela. I thought there was a fire somewhere at first but the plane dumped the water it had picked up a couple of minutes later. Practise makes perfect...

Keith Hallam, Alcaucin (Malaga) Altea (Alicante) and I found it so interesting that I’d love to know if you have some distribution points near to Valencia City. Your digital issue is a great one but I prefer the real touch of any issue. I am currently living in Mislata, near to Valencia City, and I was wondering if you distribute the newspaper around here.

It will motivate me to continue the study of the English language.

Francine Peinado (By email) Editor’s note: As part of our commitment to being at the heart of the community, we are very conscious that as many people as possible can pick up a copy of the EWN in the Costa Blanca North and South, Almeria, Costa del Sol, Axarquia and Mallorca.

We are expanding our distribution as part of our 2015 growth plan, so along with the three new offices recently opened on the Costa Blanca, and Nerja opening in the next week, you will see more and more places stocking Spain’s

favourite English-language newspaper.

Apathy regrets THIS is what apathy will get you.

Now we have a PP minority government. With PSOE in charge of Valencia this will make for lean years in Orihuela City (Alicante) and famine for the coast.

Why did the Extranjero voters only have a 20 per cent turn-out? Obviously it did not help to send 80 per cent of foreign voters to the Calle Cipres voting station. Most people did not know where it was and the rest could not find it. In the UK it would have been electoral fraud. Here it is just the foreigner’s fault for not looking on Google.

But do the voters on the coast not think that the children on the coast deserve a decent school, older residents a care home, an ambulance stationed on the coast during the night?

The list of shortcomings is endless,

almost like the apathy. Now you get what you deserve - four more years of nothing.

A coastal resident (By email)

Anti-Semitic rant I WOULD like to take issue with the disgraceful, anti-Semitic and racist article in the Leapy Lee column (Issue1563). As if there are not enough troubles in the world and rampant anti-Semitism and racism, this type of irresponsible and uninformed article is a disgraceful diatribe.

He is putting the thought into people’s minds that all Jews have money.

What absolute rubbish. In all religions there are people with money. In all races and nationalities there are corrupt people. Why point the finger at Jewish people?

I am a pensioner living on a government pension as are the 200 or so other Jewish pensioners in my area of the Costa Blanca.

Inflaming hatred RE Leapy Lee’s column, whilst what he says may contain an element of truth, statements like ‘Jews and Arabs are the biggest investors/share complete power’, will only serve to inflame anti-Islamic/anti-Semitic sentiment, which is already rising alarmingly.

What has race or religion got to do with the matter? Ninety-nine per cent of Jews and Arabs are not bankers!

Furthermore, you fail to mention that the Catholic Church, in particular the Vatican, invests billions in the world’s powerful corporations and banks and has as much influence.

Leapy, continue to write well and speak your mind but please be mindful of comments that are irresponsible and potentially dangerous.

Name supplied, Alhaurin El Grande (Malaga)

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MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

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Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.

Dalai Lama

in history 363. Roman Emperor Julian dies, ending the Pagan Revival.

1236. Ferdinand III of Castile and Leon takes Cordoba in Spain.

1389. Ottomans defeat Serbian army in the bloody Battle of Kosovo, opening the way for the Ottoman conquest of south-eastern Europe.

1461. Edward IV crowned king of England.

1498. The toothbrush was invented.

1596. An English fleet under the Earl of Essex, Lord Howard of Effingham and Francis Vere capture and sack Cadiz, Spain.

1613, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre burns down.

1762. Russian tsarina Catherine II seizes power, declaring herself Catherine II, the sovereign ruler of Russia.

1838. Charles Darwin presents a paper on his theory of evolution to the Linnean Society in London.

1850. British Prime Minister, and founder of the police force Sir Robert Peel, fell off his horse and died three days later.

1857. Charles Dickens reads from A Christmas Carol at St. Martin’s Hall in London - his first public reading.

1876. General George A. Custer and over 260 men of the Seventh Cavalry are wiped out by Sioux and Cheyenne Indians at Little Big Horn in Montana.

1880. Ned Kelly the Australian bushranger captured at Glenrowan.

1903. Marie Curie announces her discovery of radium.

1914. Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria and his wife Sophie are assassinated in Sarajevo, leading to the start of WWI. 1916. The Battle of the Somme begins. Approximately 30,000 men are killed on the first day, two-thirds of them British.

Women’s wit

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Wherever I am I always find myself looking out the window wishing I was somewhere else.

Angelina Jolie.

World of English

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It’s the quiddity of grandees that they have a predilection to imbue sesquipedalian words exclusively to astound.

‘HANG ON TO OUR KENTUCKY FRY, PAPA - THIS IS A POPULAR TAKEAWAY AREA!’

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Costa del Sol

weather

Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.

TODAY

ANTEQUERA

MALAGA COIN TORREMOLINOS

RONDA

BENALMADENA MIJAS

ESTEPONA

FUENGIROLA

MARBELLA

ANTEQUERA

TOMORROW

MALAGA COIN

ESTEPONA

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

TORREMOLINOS

RONDA

BENALMADENA MIJAS

FUENGIROLA

MARBELLA

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Benidorm

SUNNY MAX 26C, MIN 20C 27 21 S 28 22 S 29 23 S

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28 17 S 28 16 Cl 31 17 S

Madrid MAX 27C, MIN 21C MAX MIN

Mon - 30 23 S Tues - 29 23 S Wed - 29 22 S Cl Clear,

TODAY: Fri Sat Sun Fog,

29 21 S 31 22 S 32 23 S

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30 19 S 31 19 S 33 19 S

MAX 31C, MIN 18C MAX MIN

Mon - 34 20 S Tues - 34 20 Cl Wed - 34 20 S

Murcia

SUNNY

MAX 33C, MIN 21C

MAX MIN

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36 22 S 37 23 S 39 24 S C Cloudy,

Mon - 39 24 Cl Tues - 40 23 S Wed - 38 23 Cl Sh Showers,

TODAY:

SUNNY MAX 32C, MIN 21C MAX MIN

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35 22 S 37 22 S 37 23 S

Sn Snow,

UK THUNDERBALL

IRISH LOTTO

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EURO MILLIONS

LA PRIMITIVA

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

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Malaga

SUNNY MAX 29C, MIN 21C

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Mon - 37 23 S Tues - 36 22 S Wed - 36 23 S Th Thunder

LOTTERY

Alicante TODAY:

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Unscramble the name of a famous British celebrity chef: NOT THE HUMAN BELLS

Directed by Jonny Campbell Starring: Rory Kinnear, Michael Gambon, Julia McKenzie, Keely Hawes, Silas Carson, Joe Hurst, Abigail Lawrie Adapted from JK Rowling’s post-Potter novel, the story follows the intense relationships and cut-throat community politics of a small English town, where prejudice rules and tragedy lurks in the idyllic cobbled streets. Although the story feels squeezed into the three-part series, made jointly by HBO and the BBC, it has a top drawer cast with great performances.

A boy asks his father, “Dad, are insects good to eat?” “That’s disgusting. Don’t talk about things like that over dinner,” the dad replies.

After dinner the father asks, “Now, son, what did you want to ask me?” “Oh, nothing,” the boy says. “There was a bug in your soup, but now it’s gone.”

Unscramble the name of a famous American daily newspaper (three words): ISN’T POTENT HOGWASH FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: HESTON BLUMENTHAL, THE WASHINGTON POST

The Casual Vacancy

Hexagram

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 (LEARNS) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

AFRESH

METERS

APPEAL

MILLET

BARBEL

NAUGHT

BARREL

RAGGED

BEASTS

RAISED

DEGREE

REELED

KITTEN

ROUBLE

LARGER

SHELLS

LATTER

WAGONS

LEARNS (10)

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Reason 2 Prints 3 Deacon 4 Topped 5 Prince 6 Metres 7 Racoon 8 Spears 9 Report 10 Appeal 11 Treats 12 Circle 13 Barest 14 Duties 15 Reared 16 Batter 17 Decree 18 Seared 19 Shreds

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25 June, George Michael, Singer, 52.

Lead Singer and founder of pop band Wham!, known for ‘Careless Whisper’ and ‘Bad Boy.’ He also pursued a solo career, releasing the hit album Faith, which won the 1989 Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

26 June, Ariana Grande, Singer, 22.

Became a pop star after her debut album, Yours Truly, achieved widespread success in 2013. She then followed up with the similarly popular album, My Everything, in 2014, 28 June, Mel Brooks, Director, 89.

Being a member of the exclusive club of entertainers that can claim they have an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and a Tony award. He is responsible for such gems as: Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Spaceballs, High Anxiety, The Producers, and Robin Hood Men in Tights.

29 June, Gary Busey, Actor, 71.

Typically a supporting actor, he has appeared in over 40 films including: The Buddy Holly Story, Point Break, Lethal Weapon, Entourage, Texas Ranger, and Under Siege.

30 June, Mike Tyson, Boxer, 49.

Tiny powerhouse boxing legend who became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in August, 1987, who bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear during a match in 1997.

1 July, Pamela Anderson, Actress, 48.

The ex-fitness instructor from Vancouver who became a Baywatch beauty, got her start as a Playboy model of the month and appeared on over 30 television shows, was married to Tommy Lee from 1995 to 1998 before marrying Kid Rock in 2006.

YOUR STARS LEO (July 24 - August 23) Something has come to your attention and, quite frankly, you don’t understand what is going on. It is possible that, if you don’t react, the situation will just go away. Equally, you may want to influence the outcome and fear that it will not be to your advantage. That is fine so long as you really do try and get all the facts first.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) You seem to be in a ‘plodding’ situation that is starting to cause you some irritation. That is all that it is though, irritation. See it as a big dilemma and it throws up all sorts of anxieties. Let’s not go there. I am sure that there are lots of things that your mind and body can work on while you wait.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) You are being shown a great deal of affection which may be taken for granted. Even you are capable of putting people’s backs up. As you dislike making enemies, I suggest that you take a little more time with family and loved ones. Perhaps you were recently asked to be part of a group activity but did not have the inclination?

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) By deciding now that you will not rise to the bait on a certain matter you are taking the best option. Much as you would like to confront someone head on, it is possible that this is just what

CANCER

10-Star Quiz THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM 1. According to the 1984 UK Top 10 by the Toy Dolls, what was the name of the elephant that ‘packed her trunk and said goodbye to the circus’?

2. Edward Trunk is the elephant friend of which famous children’s comic strip character?

3. Now almost exclusively bestowed on royalty and heads of state, the Order of the Elephant is the highest order of chivalry of which Scandinavian country?

4. The national football team of which West African republic is nicknamed The Elephants (Les Éléphants)?

5. The use of the elephant as a symbol of which US political party began with an 1874 cartoon by Thomas Nast?

6. What name is usually given to the young of an elephant?

7. What is the name of the fictional elephant in the Winnie the Pooh stories by A A Milne, who is mentioned, but never appears, in Winnie-the-Pooh (1926) and The House at Pooh Corner (1928)?

8. Which English actor played the part of the title character in the 1980 biographical film The Elephant Man? 9. Who or what is a howdah?

10. Whose Just So Stories, first published in 1902, includes The Elephant’s Child/How the Elephant got his Trunk?

1. NELLIE, 2. RUPERT BEAR, 3. DENMARK, 4. IVORY COAST (COTE D’IVOIRE), 5. REPUBLICAN PARTY, 6.

CALF, 7. HEFFALUMP, 8. JOHN HURT, 9. SEAT FOR RIDING ON THE BACK OF AN ELEPHANT (or camel), 10.

RUDYARD KIPLING

27 June, Raul Gonzalez, Footballer.

After starting his football career with Atletico Madrid at age 13, the Spanish star forward scored 228 goals while playing for Real Madrid from 1994 to 2010.

TIME

(June 22 - July 23)

As you are in the middle of a plan, it would be a shame to stop now. Yes, I realise you have given it lots of time and thought. Even so, events midweek bring a new perspective. Your involvement in something entirely different may be brought to bear on your current situation. Killing two birds with one stone comes to mind. Be efficient by approaching the problem from a novel angle.

they want you to do. Be a little bit canny here.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Are you being asked to open your heart? What are you most afraid of about that? On the other hand, what would the rewards be if you did?

Sometimes, we have to take a chance that others will not let us down or, at least that if they do, they will let us down gently.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Don't ask a question unless you want to be told the truth this weekend. Go on, you’re a big person and you can take it. How can you not go ahead having come this far? Of course, you could change your mind and just walk away.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Sometimes you wonder why people make promises when they find them so hard to keep. However, losing your temper with someone midweek will not help at all because the person you are dealing with is not very sensitive.

Patience will pay off and, by the weekend, a weight will have been lifted from your mind.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) As you try to control someone else’s life, it could be that your own is slipping past you. Have you recently given up on a relationship or job that you dearly would have loved?

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Somehow you seem to be going every which way round a situation but getting nowhere. Rather than burn yourself out and fray your nerves, just stay still. At the end of the day, someone else wants to solve this dilemma as much as you do. When they see that you have stopped bothering, maybe they will start.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Are you still in a very positive frame of mind? Okay, then. It is time to decide what is to be done about that problem. If you really can’t see a way round this then seek help. Even if you don’t agree with the reply, you will feel that you have made a step in the right direction.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) It’s not so difficult this week to get exactly what you want. Being sure is another matter, however. There are plenty of people who will cast doubts on where you are going and what you are aiming for. What do they know? Be guided by facts this week, certainly not by the opinions of others.

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

TARGET: Average: 5 Good: 7 Very good: 11 Excellent: 14

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION able ably bale bane bean been bene bola bole bone bony ebon lobe obey banjo beano beany belay boney ebony noble nobly baleen enable baloney ENJOYABLE

SOUND OF THE WEEK Golden Moments Artist: Jill Scott Released June 16 on Hidden Beach Records Jill Scott isn’t the type of artist who storms the singles charts, but her raw, rich and soulful vocals have made her an R&B legend. This collection from her Hidden Beach albums is a great introduction.

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

CRYPTIC

Quick

Cryptic

Across: 1 Cushions, 4 Cane, 7 Slang, 9 Trait, 11 Shine, 12 Knave, 13 Sachet, 15 Upsets, 19 Rheas, 21 Irons, 23 Smart, 24 Stale, 25 Sewn, 26 Leverets.

Across 1 Priests drunk some spirits (7) 5 Sends off vessels (5) 8 Albert and I have become animated (5) 9 Spice or an ego trip (7) 10 Streak without South African tramp (4) 11 Not a positive denial (8) 13 Rewrote resort schedule (6) 15 Outdoor event that starts with people in caftans nattering in pubs (6) 18 And Craig produced a jumper (8) 19 Handover in Justice Department (4) 22 Aristocracy agree changes in gym (7) 23 Constellation seen from Mediterranean or Ionian Sea (5) 24 Eagles that are found in higher nests than most (5) 25 Guard rank surrounding lieutenant (7) Down 1 Rearrange car test and flee (7) 2 Up the stakes for more pay (5) 3 Meet up at stream (4) 4 Nicks records (6) 5 Written outline shows no care, is sloppy (8) 6 I talk endlessly with Ian from Rome, perhaps (7) 7 Lifted an ecclesiastical vestment (5)

E W N 101

Down: 1 Castles, 2 Snaps, 3 Nutmeg, 5 Elude, 6 Dank, 8 Grime, 10 Trade, 14 Chews, 16 Plots, 17 Showers, 18 Little, 19 Rolls, 20 Stay, 22 Stake.

QUICK Across:

12 Is claret drunk at these performances? (8) 14 One might make nurse go to work!

(7) 16 Could start with getting slimmer and smarter (7)

Code Breaker

17 Pet socialist leader following worries (6) 18 Trees manage to conceal skinhead (5) 20 Decree cited in error (5) 21 End of Autumn poem, Bud (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 12 represents B and 16 represents Z, so fill in B every time the figure 12 appears and Z every time the figure 16 appears.

Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Carries (5) 4 Large strong box (5) 8 Hair cleansing agent (7) 9 Hold firmly (5) 10 Move rhythmically to music (5) 11 Imagine to be the case, true or probable (7) 12 Warmest season (6) 14 Defeats (6) 18 Any amazing or wonderful occurrence (7) 20 Pay a call on (5) 22 Determine the direction of travelling (5) 23 Method (7) 24 Bladed weapon (5) 25 Exclamation indicating an apology (5) Down 1 Making an additional point (7)

2 Once more (5) 3 Greatest in status, authority or power (7) 4 Make a selection from a number of alternatives (6) 5 Borders (5) 6 Undertakes a journey or trip (7) 7 Catch sight of (4) 13 Areas or arenas in which commercial dealings are conducted (7) 15 Clearly or plainly evident (7) 16 Meet the requirements or expectations of (7) 17 Assisted (6) 18 Covering to disguise or conceal the face (4) 19 Goods carried by a large vehicle (5) 21 Utter obscenities or profanities (5)

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

7 Favour, 8 Amazed, 9 Here, 10 Specific, 11 Scatter, 13 Usual, 15 Aimed, 17 Trusted, 20 District, 21 Last, 23 Banned, 24 Spoken.

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ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Bache, 3 Sordo, 8 Plancha, 9 Carne, 10/6 Bin bag, 14 Enemigo, 15 Tia, 16 Loose, 17 Ships.

Down: 1 Baby, 2 Expensive, 3 Soap, 4 Receipt, 5 Ojal, 7 Granero, 11 Bell, 12 Logs, 13 Mats.

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Most influential families in the world

The popular TV show Game of Thrones is the latest drama highlighting that some families will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. Real history is littered with powerful families whose ruthless discipline and thirst for power saw no bounds. Peoples, Governments and even countries were pawns in their game. But which influential families have shaped our modern world the most?

1. The Capetian Dynasty Hugh Capet of France was the instigator of a family who from AD 987 would rule France and spread their bloodlines through the Middle Ages to the living royalty of European countries like Spain and Belgium today. The family boasts 38 French kings, nine Portuguese, 11 kings and queens of Naples, 12 kings of Navarre, and 10 kings and queens of Spain.

2. The Khans The Clan of the Great Khan was the idea of a young Mongol called Temujin. The son of a mountain chieftain would rise to become the most powerful man in the world in his time. Genghis Khan had children who ruled his empire, which at the peak of its glory occupied most of Eurasia, spreading from Austria to Korea and from south Siberia to the Himalayas.

3. The Medici family Originally a middle-class family of bankers from Florence, they made their fortunes trading textiles to finally end up ruling the city. The infamous and fashionable family took Florence to the world stage.

Revolutionising banking, the Medici Bank became the most powerful institution of its kind in Europe. Providing three popes, and countless members of the French and British royalty.

4. The Habsburgs The House of Habsburg, in true Game of Thrones style, will be

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widely remembered for having taken arranged marriages to a whole new level, fully exploiting unions between European royal families with the aim of forming new alliances and earning new territories. To the point that Maria Theresa of Hapsburg, often being referred to as the grandmother of Western Europe.

5. The Mings After removing the Mongolian dynasty of Yuan from the Chinese throne in the 1360’s, Ming Emperor took the hot seat. Known as a cruel and powerful ruler he regained control of China and started to build a certain wall to keep out the Japanese and Mongols. His descendants would rule for 300 years bringing wealth and social stability to over 200 million people.

6. The Ptolemys While the Claudians toured Europe, Alexander the Great concentrated on places farther afield.

Conquering some of the remotest corners of the world, his disciples - one of which was named Ptolemy - inherited his empire and ruled for some 300 years.

With Egypt at its heart, the Ptolemy’s took lands until a certain Cleopatra allied with

her enemies, which saw the Romans wipe out the dynasty.

7. The Claudians The Julio-Claudian Dynasty of Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero, were all related by marriage and, or adoption.

Founded by Augustus Caesar, a revolutionary dictator whose dynasty changed the face of Europe. The following five emperors extended the family network to the point where they owned Europe.

8. The House of Plantagenet.

Descendants of French Counts, the 14 English kings of the family Plantagenet founded by King Henry II, ruled England from 1154 to 1485, when was brought to an end by Henry Tudor. England today may well have been born here, as many architectural masterpieces, like Westminster Abbey and York Minister were built, and the common and constitutional laws that shaped England began, including the Magna Carta.

9. The Gandhi Family.

The Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty will be remembered as the family that shaped India.

The Nehru-Gandhis are a political empire that has been dominant in the Indian National political arena since India claimed its independence. Known for opposing British occupation through history, the family have suffered many tragedies such as the dictator Indira, being assassinated in the mid-1980’s.

10. The Genovese family In The Godfather series, the Corleone family controlled the casino business in Nevada. The Genovese family, the most powerful of all the mob families in the east coast, inspired that story. Founded by Lucky Luciano, it has since extended its control on organised crime from New York to Chicago.

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Rules on tinting vehicle windows AS part of our series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

WINDOW TINTING: A manufacturer’s certificate is required.

WINDOW tinting is popular on cars, both as a form of privacy, and to keep out the heat, but there are rules that must be applied when getting vehicle windows tinted or laminated.

Tinted windows are created when dark sheets are glued to the original glass providing shade for the occupants, protecting from UV rays and creating a cooler climate within the vehicle. There are added benefits in that the window will have extra protection from shattering as the sheet often keeps the glass together.

When it comes to approval of the tinted windows during the mandatory vehicle inspection, the legal requirements are clear.

The vehicle must have a certificate from the manufacturer of the laminate which must be

completed by the installer. Another prerequisite is that all laminates are properly sealed on car windows.

However, the law changed recently which now means that tinted windows are no longer considered a major reform of the vehicle, so an extraordinary inspection is no longer required so long as all other requirements are met. It is always advisable to check with your local ITV station before having laminate tinting, just to be sure.

As for the law and enforcement, firstly, it is illegal to have the front windows tinted in any way and both the windscreen and side windows must remain clear as per the manufacturers’ specifications. This same rule applies to stick-on sunshades.

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How are AGM votes counted?

I have just read your article ‘Can he enclose his terrace?’ Ten years ago we enclosed our terrace, and we now wish to legalise the extension. At the time we submitted sketches to the community president and committee, who gave full written permission. You say, following the revision of Article 10 of the Horizontal Property Law (2013), that two-thirds of the owners “in attendance” at an AGM

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First, I wrote that the authorisation to enclose a terrace requires a threefifths majority, not twothirds.

Votes at the AGM are cou n t e d t h i s w a y: if thre e - f i f t h s o f o wn er s

need to cast a favourable vote for the work we had done. Or does this mean two thirds of all owners, whether attending the AGM or not? If the latter, would it be the task of the administrator to contact all owners? As there are 150 owners on our community and many of them are absent for most of the year, this could be a long process.

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David Searl You and the Law in Spain

If three-fifths of owners vote in favour, the motion is passed

present or by proxy vote in favour, the motion is passed.

If no abs e nt ow ne r s protest within 30 days of being reliably informed of the vote, their votes are c ounte d as favourable.

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

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THOSE clicking on the Gibraltar Government website on Sunday June 21 were surprised to find it had been defaced by hackers. The group responsible called themselves AnonGhost, and claimed to be the ‘voice of Palestine.’ While they stated “we are here to punish you” it would appear the damage was cosmetic as a spokesman said no sensitive data was accessed.

THIS year’s Calentita festival went down a treat with double Michelin Star chef Martin Blunos as he announced he will be opening a restaurant on the Rock. Now in its ninth year, the festival that exhibited food from India, Morocco, Britain and Portugal drew record breaking crowds.

AFTER the Sunborn held a Casino Royal Night in aid of charity, a cheque for £5,000 was given over to the MS Therapy Centre to help purchase new equipment. The event that drew almost 200 people with a James Bond themed gala dinner, was said by the manager Oliver Six, to be a great way to raise money for local charities.

Cooperation leads to several arrests A GREAT example of cross border policing

By Steven Walsh OFFICERS of the Royal Gibraltar Police have foiled a human trafficking ring operating in the Costa del Sol. A criminal group that was engaged in human trafficking has been uncovered by the RGP and the Borders and Coastguard Agency. The group were apparently using fraudulent methods to trick the immigration services of Spain, Gibraltar and the UK, in order to move people to Britain via Gibraltar airport.

After the arrest of two Albanian nationals at-

tempting to travel on falsified documents to the UK last month, an investigation was launched which led to the discovery of a third man suspected of organising the human trafficking.

As a result of this, a liaison and surveillance operation with the Spanish immigration police was set in place. Subsequently, four further arrests were made on separate occasions which also led to the arrest of the organiser.

Police Commissioner Ian McGrail, has praised the efforts employed by the RGP and BCA officers saying “what a great example of cross border policing this has been.”

GIBRALTAR AIRPORT: Two Albanians were attempting to travel on false passports.

Landmark day for Health Service as new EPR system due to go live THE first phase of the new Electronic Patient Record system (EPR) will be launched this week.

The system that has been developed by EMIS/Ascribe and the Gibraltar Health Authority was due to go live on

Wednesday June 24.

On June 10, the new GHA registration system for patients was successfully implemented with the successful transfer of 65,000 patient records into the new system.

There has been extensive integration and user acceptance testing before the go live of this system which has involved the supplier, EMIS health, and a signification numbers of GHA Key teams as well as the Regis-

tration department.

This collaborative partnership has been overseen by the EPR Board, chaired by the Minister for Health. This very important first stage has laid the foundation for implementation of the first Phase of a fully integrated electronic patient record.

The first phase will be the introduction of an electronic clinical record in Primary Care and the Accident and Emergency Department.

EPR SYSTEM: Electronic patient records.

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Royal family misfortunes Not so funny now

Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

KING JUAN CARLOS abdicated a year ago in favour of his son Felipe for several reasons.

Prominent amongst them was his daughter Cristina whose husband Iñaki Urdangarin is charged with fiscal fraud and siphoning off public money. Cristina is accused of having some knowledge of what went on but protests that she is being victimised because of who she is.

The couple now live in Switzerland and Felipe VI recently stripped Cristina of her title of Duchess of Palma de Mallorca.

Determined to have the last word in what is more than a family quarrel, she claimed to have renounced the title before her brother took it away. This is clearly untrue as the letter, although dated earlier, was emailed after the public announcement.

GUILLERMO ZAPATA was the Madrid corporation’s shortest-lived Culture Councillor.

Opprobrium rained on the Podemos member when offensive jokes about Jews and terrorism victims that he made on Twitter four years ago were disin-

If Cristina dissembled about the letter, then it’s beginning to look likely that she could have been economical with the truth in other respects, too.

Real option MINORITY parties Ciudadanos and Podemos wield a lot of clout but both must live with recent decisions that shored up some parties to form local and regional governments and undermined others. They’ll have to decide before the general elections later this year whether they want to

terred by political rivals. Zapata resigned from the Culture Department after learning the hard way that voters demand better behaviour than their own from those they elect. Once politicians are in office they have to be Caesar’s wife, not Cleopatra.

DISSEMBLING? Princess Cristina claims she renounced her title before her brother took it away.

make it as genuine government options or continue to act as red-cardwaving referees.

Thrill over SOME local councils and regional parliaments are in power thanks to double and triple alliances. Sighs of relief can still be heard in town halls and Spain’s regional parliaments, but what will happen when the thrill of the partnerships and threesomes begins to pall and the squabbles start?

The rise and (continuing) fall of prominent British institutions…

Nora Johnson

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist.

To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

MY, how some great institutions in their heyday in the last century have already imploded (like Jimmy Savile) while others seem to have completely lost their way - like Marks & Spencer, Tesco and the BBC. As for M&S, where to start with this 131year-old retailer? Despite a recent modest rise in sales, I can only repeat what’s been asked of it again and again. Listen to your core customers, get back to basics with good quality, well-made clothes and leave the sequins, netting (why is M&S so obsessed with netting?) and gaudy colours to others. You really can’t be all things to all people!

And Tesco? During the 1990s, it built itself into the biggest retailer in Britain and the second biggest retailer in the world. However, along the way, this ‘Tescopoly’ alienated suppliers, local communities and, finally, consumers

SURVIVAL PLAN NEEDED: The BBC is damning itself into extinction. alike. Only time will tell if it manages to claw back its market share.

And the BBC? Well, Auntie’s been accused, yet again, of “mind-blowing” inefficiency after its latest accounts suggest it spends less than half of its £5.1 billion annual budget on programmes, the remainder spent on offices, mid-

dle managers and services. You’ll recall the BBC’s been criticised before by the National Audit Office for the costs of running its HQ and huge payouts for departing staff.

But who’s the least surprised by this? The BBC’s been managed for years by overpaid mediocrities who believe the label ‘public ser-

vice’ means it’s the duty of the licence-paying British public to provide them with enormous salaries for minimum ‘talent’. Even by public sector standards, this massively bloated and wasteful bureaucracy seemingly exists for its own good.

Slowly damning itself into extinction, the BBC is politically-biased and rapidly losing out to others with respect to quality, productivity and general coverage. Far superior drama and nature production is evident on other channels, news reporting is so dumbed down it’s meaningless and, frankly, it’s ‘Pointless’ discussing the licence fee when, reportedly, so many under-30s get their content on their tablets/laptops either free (iPlayer, YouTube, etc) or paid (Amazon, Netflix, etc). In 10 years, there’ll be hardly anyone left to fund it!

Like M&S and Tesco, the BBC, too, needs to start thinking long and hard about how it’ll survive in the 21st century...

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.

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MACHINE breakdowns, fashion dilemmas and endless form filling Erica Russell Watson: My journey – and I’m driving

LIFE has been very hectic the past week. As the end of term approaches, the form filling increases!

My daughter will be graduating and going to the Institute next year so she is a bundle of excitement. I took her shopping yesterday to buy a dress for her special day. The transformation was remarkable. The girl became a woman before my very eyes.

Her brother also agreed that his ‘look’ left a lot be desired and we managed to get him into some smart but ‘fashionable’ clothes. He also has his football dinner and trophy presentation to attend so it’s all go in our household. Once school finishes things should calm down a little and we can enjoy a visit from family at the end of the month.

I am also hoping to get to the end of my treatment but machine two has not been behaving itself and has bro-

ken down practically every day I have been. This has meant I have missed a few radiotherapy sessions thus delaying things.

The tension is palpable in the waiting room as each person arrives hoping that ‘their’ machine, as everyone has different treatments, is working.

The last thing you want to see is a

...each person arrives hoping that ‘their’ machine is working.

The last thing you want to see is a nurse opening the door with a familiar yet apologetic look on their face...it means only one thing...the machine has broken down again.

nurse opening the door with a familiar yet apologetic look on their face…it means only one thing…the machine has broken down again.

On one of the occasions that I managed to get my session in without a problem I also had to see the doctor to review how I was doing. Frankly this was a waste of time. All he did was ask me how I was and if I was tolerating the treatment.

It’s true to say that my skin is holding up very well and so far I have not experienced any burning, change in colour or discomfort. I just thought it was a little strange that he took my word for it and didn’t even examine me. I was in and out in three minutes!

I am about to dash off to the hospital now for what will hopefully be my eleventh treatment. I am keeping everything crossed for a quick session and then back home. I am a little tired but the side effects are negligible in comparison with my chemotherapy.

My toes, parts of my feet and fingers are still very numb after chemo.

On the bright side I have acquired two more eyelashes and the hair on my head is starting to grow quite well.

Not a fan of the white hairs though!

Such a shock to see how the stress of illness and bereavement have taken their toll.

Little steps! Day by day and things should start to get better.

APPENDICITIS: May no longer require surgery.

Antibiotics may make appendicitis surgery a thing of the past ANTIBIOTICS have been found to be just as effective in treating appendicitis as removing the appendix.

It means that routine appendectomies, a common surgical procedure, could be a thing of the past.

The operation is carried out when the appendix becomes inflamed and infected. If untreated, it can be fat al . But now, doct or s ar e calling for operations as a first course of treatment to be scr apped af t er a st udy f ound t hat ant i bi ot i cs worked just as well.

The results of the trial found the majority of patients who were treated with

antibiotics did not require later surgery. The study involved 530 patients with appendicitis being divided into two groups. Half received an appendectomy, with all but one recovering successfully. The other half were instead given antibiotics for 10 days, after which 73 per cent recovered fully while the remaining 27 per cent then had their appendix removed.

The researchers said that of these patients who later went on to have the surgery, there was no complications or adverse effects for having the surgery delayed due to the antibiotics.

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Mirror, mirror on the wall A RECENT survey has concluded that men are the vainer sex.

Conducted by lifestyle website Avaj the report showed that men admitted to looking in the mirror to admire their bodies, while women mainly look for self-assurance.

The results of the survey showed that men look at their reflection 23 times a day. In contrast women only glance in the mirror around 16 times per day.

Male participants of the survey revealed that they mainly looked at their appearance to admire themselves and to look at the body parts that they like the most. On the other hand, the majority of the women surveyed said they looked at their appearance for reassurance, specifically focusing on areas that they were most self-conscious about.

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Happy days! Chocolate ca be really good for our hea STUDY shows it boosts our health, keeps us smart, youthful, alert and relaxed Brain function

By Gemma Quinn

FINALLY, the news all chocoholics have been waiting for, chocolate can be good for us! A 12-year study of the snacking habits of 21,000 people has shown that chocolate can cut the risk of heart attacks and strokes and it’s not just dark chocolate that has the effects, milk chocolate can also be good for the heart. The latest study, from the universities of Aberdeen, Manchester, Cambridge and East Anglia in the UK, found that people who eat up to 100g of chocolate a day are 11 per cent less likely to have a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular problem than people who eat none at all.

It is believed the flavonoids, a type of antioxidant found in chocolate and also in tea and red wine, are the reason for the benefits as they can help stimulate blood flow and reduce the free radicals, which can cause disease. But what other benefits can be found?

Chocolate is one of the ric sources of magnesium, a min for brain health. Eating just a s of one or two squares a day, c concentration and alertness.

Slows ageing

Scientists found that a diet r idant foods helps protect the the build-up of amyloid plaque interrupt normal brain funct cause dementia. A 1998 Harv 8,000 people found that th chocolate three or more tim lived for almost a year longe who didn’t.

Fights colds SWEET TREAT: Just a small amount can boost concentration.

A study revealed that natura antioxidants found in chocol

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Anti-oxidants can reduce skin damage caused by pollution.

the immune system helping to rid us of coughs and colds.

Tooth decay Chocolate can actually be good for your teeth. Theobromine, found in chocolate, hardens tooth enamel more effectively than fluoride, and can protect teeth against erosion by acids. It can also help fight oral bacteria.

Reduces stress Stress can be caused by the improper function of the pituitary gland but chocolate can supply magnesium, which helps it function properly and lowers the production of the ‘stress hormone’. Chocolate also helps stimulate serotonin, the ‘happiness hormone’.

Beauty benefits Cocoa-based products are often used in beauty items. The antioxidants reduce the skin damage that can be caused by sun, pollution and alcohol.

Raw cocoa powder can increase natural collagen making skin younger and healthier. Need any more reasons to go and grab a bar?...

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A skin care guide for men SO, like millions of other guys, you think you’re taking care of your skin by shaving first thing in the morning, throwing on some aftershave, and your done for

the day right? Wrong! It’s about time us guys learnt the basics of skin care.

We generally don’t spend a lot of time worrying about skin care. So much so in

CLEANSING: Use a face cleanser twice a day, it will work wonders.

fact, according to a new study by a consumer market research company the NPD Group, only 25 per cent of us currently use any facial cleanser, moisturiser, or other skin product.

Most just splash some cold water on their face, shave, and leave it at that. But maybe we should think twice about what we’re doing to our fizogs.

While we are unlikely to ever get to the stage of mastering the elaborate skin care rituals that women do, there are many products available that are quick and simple to use that will protect and nourish your skin, while keeping it looking younger longer.

Good tips would include: Using a face cleanser twice a day, a good cleanser will work wonders just by itself.

Avoid razor burn by choosing a quality shaving foam, and some aftershave lotions contain antiseptic and a moisturiser, consider changing your brand.

Moisturisers while doing what they say on the tin can also help anti-aging if they contain antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and E. And of course as we live in Spain, sunscreen is a must.

App for skin, hair and nail information WITH so may people having a smart phone or tablet there is an App for just about everything. Finding the latest tips and information on caring for your skin, hair and nails is now as easy as downloading the Derm A to Z mobile app from the

American Academy of Dermatology (Academy). The app, available free at www.dermapp.net, provides health and beauty tips as well as information on diseases and treatments - reviewed and approved by board-certified dermatologists.

While many of its features are American specific, there are others which are of use to people based in Spain, including the Academy’s monthly Skin E-News for the latest news in skin care. App is available at the Apple Store and Google Play.

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How to eat healthily for less Shock therapy YOUR freezer is a secret weapon in the quest to eat a balanced and nutritious diet

By Debbie Fletcher

SHOWING heart patients pictures of their own blocked arteries can prompt them to be healthier

LOTS OF VEG: Stock up on bags of frozen items. sizes and once you’ve got meals stocked up and ready to go you’ll be less tempted to reach for the telephone and save the hassle of cooking by ordering a takeaway. *Leftover – Another way to stay healthy on a budget is to make good use of your leftovers. With everything you buy try to work out a way of using every last bit to avoid waste. A handy infographic from ao.com helps you consider a whole ‘wasteless’ journey from the shopping list to the kitchen, via the shop. Arm yourself with tasty recipes for stews, soups, stir fries and curries that are flexible and make use of

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By Wendy Ann Cowham CUARENTA Y TRES is so called as this liquor 43 is made up of 43 ingredients combining herbs, spices and citrus fruit that are selected from the Mediterranean.

It was produced by the Diego Zamora Group which is a Spanish family owned company and was first established in 1946.

The company is still family owned and today the production of Cuarenta y Trez continues to distribute from the city of Cartagena. With the infusion of the herbs the flavour results in a similar taste to that of vanilla, caramel and honey and the liquid is a wonderful golden colour.

The alcoholic content by volume is a little less than some spirits, with a rating of 31 per cent which also makes the liquor 62 proof.

cocktail drink or as an ingredient in than 60 countries including the The original recipe was said to punch recipes. However you wish to Netherlands, Mexico, Germany, have been discovered by the Rotake this finely proUnited States and Brazil. This year mans over 2,000 years ago and went duced liquor, be saw the launch of a new label on under the name of Liqvor Mirabills thankful that we the bottles which which means miracle liqueur, but live in the counhave appealed the recipe was lost in time. One true try of origin and to a younger fact in history regarding that tale is that we have the market, which that all of the ingredients that make first shout! is enjoyed by up Cuarenta y Tres were commonmany as a place in Spain during the Roman longer Empire, but not readily available in the rest of Europe. Cuarenta y Tres is similar to an aged rum, many of the native Spanish enjoy it with coffee, and it is hailed by them as ‘The Jewel of Southern Spain.’

It is Spain’s best selling export and is heavily stocked in supermarkets and bars. It is internationally disLIQUOR 43: Made up of herbs, spices and citrus fruit from the Mediterranean. tributed to more

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Let’s go nuts in Spain, there is a great selection available ALMONDS are most widely consumed as can be eaten fresh and are used in dishes

By Wendy Ann Cowham IF you are a nut lover, then it is good to know that you have a great selection here in Spain and they are an excellent source of protein and energy.

The most widely consumed nuts are almonds as they are not only eaten fresh but are also used in many cakes and dishes. Spain is the second largest producer of the almond after the United States.

Pine nuts are probably the most expensive type of nut as they are eaten as a delicacy and around 30kg of pine cones are required to produce only 1kg of nuts. Some varieties of walnuts are native to Spain, but the Romans were known to bring an Asian species of the walnut tree and cultivate it here.

Chestnuts originally came from Italy, also via the Romans, this nut has similarities to the acorn as they both contain a lot of starch.

Hazel nuts are grown in the Mediterranean, and as the negra variety is cultivated in Tarragona they carry the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin). The cashew nut is mostly produced in Vietnam, Nigeria and India, but the cashew tree is native to Brazil. The cashew tree was used on the coastline of Mozambique to control the disappearing shore, and subsequently the seeds were widely spread by the wildlife there.

The common peanut is said to have been first cultivated in Paraguay, but farmers around the world were buying seeds in abundance in market places as they were mainly grown and used for animal feed.

Whether common or a delicacy, nuts worldwide are eaten to maintain a healthy diet, but for those with a nut allergy, here are nuts that you should take note of in Spanish: Peanuts are cacahuetes, Hazelnuts are avellanas, Walnuts are nueces, Almonds are almendras, Cashews are anacardos, and Pine nuts are piĂąones.

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Soy milk is healthy option to dairy milk

SOY MILK: Lower in sugar than cow’s milk.

SOY MILK is a great healthy option and unlike dairy milk, it is mostly unsaturated and contains no cholesterol.

It is made by soaking, boiling and grinding soy beans which are rich in nutrients and essential fatty acids. It is rich in omega 3 and omega 6 and phyto-antioxidants which can aid the blood by means of improving the fluidity of the blood cells and protect against haemorrhage.

With the vitamin D content, soy milk is a good form of calcium that helps the bones.

Many women choose soy milk as it also helps

to balance the hormones when they are experiencing hormonal changes. Soy milk is also considerably lower in sugar than cow’s milk, so when taken in coffee you can cut back on a spoonful or two. A cup of whole soy milk contains approximately 80 calories which is on a par with skimmed milk and it keeps you feeling fuller for longer than other milk too. You can find soy milk in many shakes, and ice creams which are pleasant to taste.

So go for the Soy you may find it tastes surprisingly good!

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Try meat ‘Empanizado’ KITCHENS throughout the world serve their own version of this versatile food

By Wendy Ann Cowham THE Spanish word ‘Empanizado’ in English means fried in breadcrumbs and many restaurants serve up some very popular versions of breaded meat dishes.

These flat fritter type meat cakes are known as schnitzels in Germany, Cotoletta or Scaloppine in Italy and Katsu in Japan, so the variations are worldwide and devoured by every nationality.

In Cuba the breaded cutlet is prepared with a thin slice of sirloin, breaded and fried and topped with cheese and a tomato sauce. In Mexico thinly sliced meat is breaded, fried and then used in sandwiches, (tortas) and usually sold at burger bars and street stalls.

The trend to bread and fry meats was also practised very much in Texas back in the 19th century due to the arrival of German and Austrian immigrants who made the schnitzel with boneless meat thinned with a hammer.

BREADED MEAT: Has been around for centuries, so is a good dish to sample.

In Panama chicken is more commonly used as a filling where the fillet is seasoned with salt and pepper dipped in egg and crumbs and then fried.

In Portugal they call a breaded fillet ‘Panado’ and the meat is heavily sea-

soned with garlic, pepper and lemon juice and is served as a main dish with potatoes, rice or spaghetti.

So many kitchens throughout the globe pride their own version of this versatile food which has been around for centuries, so it seems like a good dish to sample.

Spain has also been a forerunner in history with this dish, so why not try your favourite filing in something ‘Empanizado,’ it may become your breaded favourite.

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Tasty Tomatoes Picado are a must for a tapa SPAIN offers tomatoes in abundance, and lots of bars serve up some of the most d e l i c i o u s t o m ato es p ica d o (chopped tomatoes) that can be enjoyed on their own with bread, or as a side dish.

The tomatoes are usually marinated beforehand in virgin olive oil with chopped garlic or onions and spices to bring out the full flavour of the toma-

toes. Bars and restaurants vary in their recipes, but this dish is a must to try as a tapas with wine or beer to keep you cool during a hot sunny afternoon.

Tomatoes are marinated in virgin olive oil with chopped garlic or onions and spices to bring out their full flavour.

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The Pepino Melon, cool as cucumber THE Pepino Melon is a perfect fruit to enjoy during the summertime as it very low in calories, contains no saturated fats but is gifted with fibre, and packed with vitamin C. Native to Peru, this fruit is found in Spain, both in supermarkets and restaurants. It is green when unripe and looks like a cross between a cucumber and a melon.

It is known as pepino dulce which is Spanish for sweet cucumber.

This fruit can be grown at 10,000 ft above sea level but grows at its best in a warm and frost free climate. Their relatives are tomatoes and eggplant and have adapted well to being cultivated in green houses and require lots of water to aid good growth.

It is called a melon but it is actually a berry as it in the nightshade family and it tastes like a cross between a banana and a pear.

The pepino is also classed as a super fruit as it is good for boosting your energy levels.

PEPINO MELON: Classed as super fruit.

TOMATOES PICADO: Can be enjoyed with bread.

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WHEN looking at abuse suffered by pets it is becoming more and more recognised that it is part of a bigger picture.

Research has shown where animals are being maltreated it is also highly likely that abuse of human members of the family is also occurring.

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FAMILY PET: Where animals are being maltreated, often humans are too. nois Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

“The statistics are frightening, but it is important that everyone, including veterinarians, recognise this serious problem because animal abuse in a home is very likely a sign of an even bigger problem within that family.”

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Originally from the Isle of Wight in England, after 35 years in Western Australia she was beginning to feel a wander-lust to discover life beyond the stunning beaches and comfortable lifestyles of urban Perth.

Paula and her husband had been pet owners for many years and with the passing of their last dog Finco it seemed the right time to plan a tour of Europe.

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That is because the family pet is often used by the abuser as leverage to control the person being abused. Indeed many women in the USA have reported that they are reluctant to leave the abuser as they are scared that the pet will be harmed.

“Abuse can also be self-propagating within a family,” said Dr. Schulman.

“For instance, the mother or father abuses the child and then the child abuses the pet. This is sometimes the only way that the child can assume any sense of personal power.”

Witnessing the abuse of a family pet can influence children to become abusive later in life, because they have learned the behaviour through observing and through identification with the abuser. Studies have also shown that children who torture animals are at higher risk than others to grow up to use violence against people.

Many adults who have committed serial murders or mass violence tortured animals as children.

“This means if a child is exhibiting this sort of behaviour, it is extremely important to take it seriously and intervene while there is still a chance to positively influence the child’s development,” said Dr. Schulman.

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AN a n y b o d y te ll me if t h e r e i s a F ac e b o o k helpline for users who feel they suffer from Alzheimer's disease?

I keep receiving messages with the portraits of lots of my ‘friends’ or their holiday snaps from all over the world. But the strange thing is I don’t seem to be able to recollect ever having met any of them.

Sometimes, however, I do find friends from other countries whom I remember. Last summer I was travell i n g o v e r se a s a n d me t a group of very nice Brazilians as well as a Polish family and we agreed to become friends.

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they are either in Polish or Portuguese.

When I first linked onto the site I rather selfishly thought it was a fantastic means of advertising my recently published novel for free.

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FACEBOOK: Is it not easier to communicate by email? whole world knew about it and I was a celebrity and would have my picture in the Sun or the Mirror - with a friend.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg conjured up an amazing new service for members who could log in wherever they were and tell their friends where they were. It is believed to attract over 500 mil-

lion users but he stated that privacy would be preserved. So what is the point?

In Spain I learnt the word iluslon means both hope and illusion.

This applies particularly to how stock markets value internet companies.

Facebook doesn’t m ake any products, it doesn’t sell any, nobody pays to use it. Yet this is now a global organization worth billions of dollars. Are we living in another lnternet bubble or is it the dawning of a new corporate age where the social networking sites are the big brother George Orwell warned about?

What exact l y i s t he poi nt of Facebook and the other sites when it is as easy, if not easier, to communicate by email and attach photos too?

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Ten hints for helping the garden survive the long heat of summer CHECK plants twice a day, increase watering time for drooping plants and beware fire risks Keep ponds topped up to provide for cooler water at the bottom

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By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

ALTHOUGH the longest day of the year is past and evenings have already started to be a few minutes shorter each day gardens now face the 10 to 15 hottest and most challenging weeks of the year.

So here are a dozen ideas for helping your garden survive the summer without major disasters.

1. Walk the garden each evening and water any plants that have a serious droop.

Check in the morning that they have recovered their strength overnight.

2. If these plants are on a drip watering system turn up the pressure slightly or increase the watering time by five minutes a day.

3. Set up shade over delicate summer herbs and lettuces.

4. Remove non-essential leaves off tomato, pepper and aubergine plants to reduce their water needs. But do leave sufficient leaves to give shade to forming fruits.

5. Stop feeding plants so that they grow slower and demand less water.

6. Keep ponds topped up to provide for cooler water at

MORNING CHECK: Make sure drooping plants have recovered their strength overnight. the bottom of the pond and under water plants for the fish to rest out of the sun. Leave fountains on for longer if on a timer.

7. Only water in the later hours of the evening if possible so that the maximum of water soaks into the soil and minimum evaporates soon after watering.

8. If containers suffer unduly from the heat it is not too late to work some TerraCottem soil improvement gel into the compost around the cir-

Enjoy your summer garden for midday siestas and evening al fresco wining and dining, as well as for cooling dips in the swimming pool cumference of the containers by making deep holes down to the bottom of the root balls with a narrow trowel or specially designed TerraCottem gun.

9. For the really hot days

move containers into the shade or provide shade with old umbrellas.

10. If in doubt about how much more to water, dig holes alongside some plants to check when the soil begins to become damp. A soil moisture metre is useful in this respect.

Recently I noticed that the gardening section of a major El Cortes Ingles store had a good stock of these.

11. Don’t be tempted to plant new plants before the autumn rains.

The basics of pool care KEEPING your pool sparkling clean doesn’t have to be a daily, hated task, nor does it have to cost a fortune. Although different pools have differing maintenance needs, they all share one commonality, the secret to a nice, clean pool is regular and routine care.

If you choose to handle common problems like murky water or broken pumps on your own, make sure you follow manufacturers’ guidelines with machinery and chemicals.

However, apart from major issues, you still need to do a few things on your own to ensure your pool stays in good condition.

Simply by skimming, or using a longhandled net to remove leaves, bugs and other unwanted items improves water condition and life. Vacuuming the bottom, and wiping the walls has the same effect.

Keep the water level topped up, damage will occur to the pump if it falls

too low. Contaminants like ammonia or nitrogen build up over time, therefore chlorine levels need to be maintained.

If you live in an area that falls below freezing in winter, use an air compressor to blow water out of the pool’s plumbing when the swimming season is over.

But apart from that, filter cleaning once a month and maintaining the chemical levels correctly should be all that is necessary for the summer months.

12. Recognise the fire risks and summer regulations.

Don’t light garden bonfires or use wood fires for barbecues. Use gas barbecues and paella cookers and solar cookers.

I used mine today to cook a

wild boar stew. The sun was so hot it was ready in under two hours. Yesterday I cooked a dozen fat sardines on it in an earthenware skillet.

A kit for a metre diameter solar cooker, such as mine can be purchased from www.alsol.es for immediate delivery.

With that, do enjoy your summer garden for midday siestas and evening al fresco wining and dining, as well of course for timely cooling dips in the swimming pool.

If you are about to start to layout a new garden or revamp an existing one may I advise you to first read the booklet ‘How to use less water in your garden - A practical guide to waterwise Mediterranean gardening worldwide.’ It is available from Amazon Books for less than €5. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com June 2015

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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 €16,995 - Rent €1,300. Tel: 617 383 856 (239691) LADIES FASHION SHOP to let, low rent, same location 18 years, fully stocked, due to retirement. 626 481 805 (238157) SIGNMAKING business for sale, operating 22 years on the coast! Excellent reputation, client base & growth potential. For more information call 639 133 135 (226429) LAUNDRY business for sale, located in the busy Centro Comercial, Carrefour, Las Lagunas in Fuengirola. Please call 659 190 266 for further information. (235259)

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SWINGLES CASAS SL. For all your building needs. Visit www.swinglescasas. com for more details or call 952 428 067 / 666 960 262 (224893)

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CARAVANS PARKING, STORAGE & SALES. Caravans - Motorhomes Boats - Cars and Vans etc.

Short / long term - Safe & secure, drop off & collections.

Excellent rates, discount for long term, 5 mins from Fuengirola. Established 25 years. www.eurodog.es / info@eu rodog.es 679 786 669 / 606 101 807 (230268)

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)

CHIMNEY SERVICES

BUSINESS OPP. SELLING businesses in Spain for 15 years. Free valuation. info@businessbrokerspain.co m. Tel 902 906 016 (231182)

CHILDREN’S designer clothes free delivery to Spain, over 40 top brands inc Armani, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Moncler, Monalisa etc. New born - 16yrs. www.kidscavern.com. 10% discount on 1st order - use code Spain10 at checkout.

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CARPENTERS

PLASTERING, all aspects covered, skimming, rendering, screeding, covering, tiling, Dean 691 044 287 (229992)

BUILDING SERVICES

REESTRENO new 2nd handshop! Avda. San Lorenzo, Edf. La Viña 2, Estepona. Mon to Fri 10am-3pm. www.reestreno .com / 717 708 085 (238188)

CAR HIRE long & short term, no extras www.acecarhire.co.

Tel 634 029 878 (239566)

PLASTERING, rendering, dry lining, coving, suspended ceilings. Fitted kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. All work guaranteed. 689 515 558 (233736)

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

INSTANT CASH paid for antiques, house/shop & commercial clearances. 678 320 233 / 722 306 194 (236024)

CAR HIRE

PLASTERING

ARCHITECTS

SECOND hand shop buy & sell. Tim’s established 1992.

Atalaya (San Pedro). TuesdayFriday 10.30am-7.00pm. Saturday 10.30am-2.00pm. Sunday & Monday closed. 666 903 499 (232097)

CD collection large or small.

TC will buy them all. Telephone 652 072 600 (239612)

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

CLASSIFIEDS CHURCH SERVICES

CURTAINS CURTAINS, BLINDS, UPHOLSTERY, a complete service. www.marbellacurtainde sign.com. Mary 675 813 348 (236247)

DENTAL LABORATORY

BENALMADENA Elim Family Fellowship. Sundays 11am.

Elimfamilyfellowship.com or call 951 912 525 or 952 446 627 (0)

OVEN CLEANING, domestic, commercial, complete fittings, let professional do hard, dirty work, from 35€. 632 569 282 ovencleaningcostadelsol.com (239541)

WINDOWS THE WINDOW CLEANERS. 691 140 427 (229138)

COMPUTERS LAPTOP HELP LINE. Notebooks, netbooks and tablets repaired, software updates, Internet and email problems solved. Refurbished laptops for sale.

Web page designed and maintained. 952 564 274 / 677 702 501 (220138) COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED. Error messages fixed, viruses removed. Repairs and upgrades available.

Laptops in English. Kindle, iPad & Android help. One-toone training. Also, low cost, reliable internet TV solutions, even for slow connections. Experienced, reliable service.

Paul 630 652 338 / 952 493 859 (236047) COMPUTER help. Patient teacher. PC sales, set up, repairs, problem solving, internet TV boxes. Kindle, ipads, internet, email. 30 years experience. 19 years on the coast.

Friendly and reliable. Dave 952 664 713 (235499)

DRAINS: Our fully equipped vehicles are ready to deal with any problem, water jetting, water leak detection, CCTV, roots removal, relining and more. Discounts for urbanisations. Now incorporating solar hot water, salt pool systems, central heating & general plumbing. Pipetek.

951 196 375 / 674 632 344 (223686) T1

BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (233960)

UPHOLSTERY and steam cleaning sofas, carpets etc…

JA Cleaning Services 626 357 955 (231262)

CONEJO Cleaning and Property Management.

Over 20 years caring for properties on the coast.

Rentals, regular and oneoff cleans. Legally registered company. Wendy 635 630 370 / 952 964 407 / www.conejoclean ing.com (239583)

DRAINAGE

CLEARFLOW DRAIN SERVICES. All drain problems solved. More than 25 years on the coast. Leak detection, leak and repair.

Clearflow Group. Telephone 952 885 661 or 630 200 600 (238119)

CLEANING SERVICES

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST,RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (229862)

25 June - 1 July 2015 / Costa del Sol

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ELEC INSTALLATION

DOG TRAINING METS dog training club, Fuengirola. Glyn 605 121 831 / Jeff 692 832 250 (235498)

ALL electrical installations & repairs. Tel Jim 652 023 012 (238186)

ELECTRICIANS

DOMESTIC APP REPAIRS DOMESTIC Appliance repairs washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497 (228695) WASHING machines, dishwashers, fridge-freezers, ovens, boilers repaired. All work guaranteed. Melec Costa. 952 493 426 / 627 120 352 (233556)

DOG SITTING

ENTERTAINMENT PARTY EXTRAS. Mechanical Bull and Electronic Surf Machine. Available for hire anywhere along the coast. Call 650 242 476 / www.partyex tras.net (235415)

FENCING SERVICES CHAIN LINK FENCE erectors, general builders, all types of welding fabrication. Tel: 655 218 466 (232098)

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 (239569)

ELECTRICIAN 16th Edition BS7671 qualified, 26 years experience. Rewires, extra sockets, lights, fault finding etc.

Contact electri cian.in.spain@gmail.com. Call Ian 650 151 569 (230678)

FOR SALE

WANTED Good quality second hand furniture. Call Tony 633 921 239 or tony.bell1@tesco.net (234309) DOUBLE BED (180x200) + 2 side tables, Dining Table (90x180) with extension + six chairs, Writing Desk (90x140) Ludwig XV style. All 350€. 639 070 068 (238185)

GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@gar den-professionals.com (228697) GARDENER for private homes, communities, tree pruning, pool maintenance, garden design. Specialist in water systems. Tel: 666 953 892 www.jardin-garden.es (220302) ARBOLISTA Tree surgery, No. 1 for trees and palms, on the Costa since 1998. 600 260 534 - 952 117 486 Kit Hogg C.G.Arb www.spaintree.com (228788) GARDEN and pool maintenance. 10 euros per hour, monthly maintenance available from 120 euros. Tools and products included. RICARDO 637 160 129 (221496) TREE SURGEONS. No tree too tall, removal of dead palm trees and limbs, eco gardening, mulch and manure, fertilizer, palm pruning. 686 948 552 / 631 181 971. Facebook: Andres Jardinero Malaga (230359)

GATES

BS ELECTRICAL, All electrical work, rewires, Boletins, Endesa helpline, professional genuine service, www.bselectrical.eu.

Call Sean 952 961 108, 669 070 011 (233564)

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

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EXPRESS Metalwork Services.

Gates, grilles, rails and scissor gates. 952 590 748, 617 065 636. www.express-steel.com Facebook Express Metalwork (238037) 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@securitspain.com visit the website www.secureit-spain.com or Facebook secure-it Spain.

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GENERAL SERVICES MAN with small van for all your needs, English/Spanish speaking translations, waiting in offices for you etc, based in Marbella (all the coast) 678 817 145 (238069) ALMOST ANYTHING. Tiling, plumbing & painting. Marbella to Fuengirola. Speak to Gareth 690 841 188 (237407) SERVICES ABROAD: Buying/selling cars, apartments, boats, furniture including renovations. 634 362 043 (235301)

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)

GOLF GOLF LEISURE BREAK IS NOW: Orange Tree Golf Society at Santa Maria Golf every Monday from 11.00. Please contact Edmond 627 668 192, edmond.dooseman@gmail.co m or Frank 600 322 319 (237337)

HEALTH & BEAUTY SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 - 608 977 260 www.masajessayan.es (225679)

FURNITURE FURNITURE OF THE WORLD. Shop specialising in unique furniture & antiques.

Coin (opposite Mercadona).

952 450 156 / 690 882 898 (222071)

ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired.

Free, no obligation quotation.

Call Colin - 636 394 641 (233592)

INSURANCE

REINA Sport & Health. Experienced professional physiotherapy, osteopathy, Oxygen Pain Therapy. Professional, Sport massage. Personal trainer.

Calahonda-Riviera. Home visits, hotel. 618 515 487 (233633)

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ITEC diploma courses in holistic massage, sport massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, SPA and beauty therapy. Now available intensive holistic massage course with online support, www.naturaclass.net / 951 311 216 (237449) SKIN specialist NHS registered. Treats all kinds of skin problems. Consultion 70 euros. Dr Eva. Fuengirola/Calahonda 664 747 267 (239703)

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HOT TUBS / SPAS

INTERPRETER

HOT TUBS, new, used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. 691 973 131 / 952 793 398 (231344)

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

LAWYER

INSURANCE

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)

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)

CHIROPODISTS

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)

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DENTISTS NHS registered dentist in Fuengirola. Specialising in Zircon crowns, bridges etc. Free check up! www.nhclinicas.com 689 887 019 (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) MOBILE Professional Massages and Reflexology, www.HolisticStone.net, FB Holistic Massage Marbella, Carol ITEC 653 139 558 (227985)

HOUSE CLEARANCES FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, cash waiting, reliable service. 678 808 837 (229862) WANTED all furniture and quality household items. Cash paid, same day collection.

Best prices, please call 697 511 071 (229862) CASH paid for your unwanted house or garage items. Please call 600 041 434 (233510)

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HEALTH INSURANCE Competitive prices, English worded policies. Pay monthly or annually. All levels of cover. Premiums from €25 a month. Tel: 956 795 453 Abbeygate Insurance (68259) ABBEYGATE INSURANCE Car insurance exclusive for expatriates, save up to 50%.

Find out about our price pledge on UK plated cars.

Home insurance from €50.

Tel: 952 893 380 (68259) EU INSURANCE DIRECT Extra Special Offers. Up to €50 cash back for car and home insurance (conditions apply) for new customers. For all your Insurance Needs and the Best Price and Best Cover in English, call Wendy on 952 830 843 / 676 098 464 email info@euinsurancedirect.com www.euinsurancedirect.com (223580)

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@euroweek lynews.com for more details.

CHAIN SOLUTIONS. BUSINESS TELEPHONE SOLUTIONS. No Hardware + No Maintenance + Easy to Use. Speak to us now and find out how you can benefit from our VoIP solutions for your business. With us there are no licence fees and no complications & no questions asked.

Telephone: 610 542 883 (235461)

LOANS HOLA CREDITO. Instant short term loans against your valuables. Quick, easy and always discreet. Tel 900 123 457 www.holacredito.com (229670) 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 (235828)

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

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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MISCELLANEOUS WOODY´S LOS BOLICHES. Greeting Cards, mail to and from the UK. Worldwide courier and Passport renewals. All adverts taken forthe Euro Weekly News- display or classified. Open 9.00-2.00PM (Monday to Friday). Special hours apply August and Xmas.

One street behind the Confortel, just off Plaza San Rafael, Los Boliches, on C/Poeta Salvador Rueda 93. Tel: 952 471 877 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)

24/7 MOBILITY

CLASSIFIEDS 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.mobilityscootersdi rectspain.com / email in fo@mobilityscootersdi rect spain.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)

MOSQUITO SCREENS THE Mosquito Screen Specialist. NEW selection of roller binds, all patterns and colours. www.mosqui tonick.ws / nick@mosqui tonick.ws / call Mosquito Nick 647 072 861 ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.es (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a high quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (228778)

MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE

CLASSIFIEDS MOTORING

CAR SERVICES MECHANIC workshop & mobile. All work undertaken. ITVs done. Reasonable rates.

Prompt, reliable services 24/7.

620 020 232, 951 165 090 (238118) 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 billbradycars.com (238069) BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or bill bradycars.com (238069) 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.

PRICE SLASHED WAS 17,995€, NOW ONLY 16,995€.

952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (238069) MERCEDES automatic (diesel) C-220, 2008, one private owner, 33,000klm (20,000mls), full Mercedes service history and garaged from new, metallic graphite grey/black leather parking sensors and lots more, used only as holiday car, PRICE SLASHED WAS €18,995, NOW ONLY 17,995€.

952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (238069) MINI CLUBMAN COOPER R55 2009, 1.6 Inj, one private owner, 46,000klm (29,000mls), Chili pack, half leather, boost CD, multifunction steering wheel and lots more, paid 26,000€, leaving Spain, great bargain only 12,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (238069)

MOTORING

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www.euroweeklynews.com HYUNDAI I-30 2010, 5 door from private owner leaving Spain, metallic black, ideal family or business car, cheap and easy to maintain and only 6,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (238069) 4x4 DIESEL Suzuki Grand Vitari 1.9 SWB. 2012 Mdl. One private owner, full service history from Suzuki, parking sensors.

PRICE SLASHED WAS 13,995€, NOW ONLY 13,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (222367) 2006 AUTOMATIC diesel, Golf, 2ltr TDI, with all extras, in silver, excellent condition throughout, 6,995€ 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) 2006 NISSAN MICRA 1.2, 5 door, in excellent condition throughout, 2 owners from new, only 3,750€ 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) 2003 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 2.8, long wheel base, 7 seater, all extras, alloys, air con etc, one owner from new, 4,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599) 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) 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) RANGE ROVER-SPORTS, supercharged, 2005, all extras. Special order, fully equipped, perfect condition. 142,000kms.

Petrol, black with white interior, new Michelin tyres. Marbella. €19,000 666 900 975 (235294) 2014 NEW MODEL Renault Megane Grand Tourer, diesel, 6 speed, every extra, in pearlescent white, this car is as new, bereavement forces sale, cost 23,000€, now, 13,995€. 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)

MAN 6.100F Box van (L6.5 x W2.20 x H2.30mtrs) UK Reg. LHD. Ideal for RV conversion, in good condition. 2,450 euros ONO. +34 669 364 229

CARS AND VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 693 028 325 (229862)

2012 HUSQVARNA ENDURO TE125, 2,150kms. 2,200 euros ono Fuengirola. 632 134 087

WANTED. CARS & JEEPS & camper vans for cash. All makes, LHD, any condition.

693 357 000 (231485)

FORD MONDEO TGI 1800. Year 2000, low mileage 166,000km, full ITV, full tax for year, very well serviced & clean car. Reason for sale medical. 1,000€, no offers. 620 551 544 (238184) MERCEDES SL 55 AMG. Metallic black 2003, 72,000kms. 2 owners, very well looked after. V Max, 330 KPH Factory spec. €26,500. 952 929 381 / 647 216 898 (235820)

INSURANCE ABBEYGATE INSURANCE. No automatic annual increase on our Motor Insurance, renewal policies. Call 952 893 380 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 MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP. Repair, service & ITV to all makes of cars, vans and 4 x 4s. Call Steve 951 914 025 or 605 407 369. Poligono Las Perales, Mijas Costa. britme chanicspain@gmail.com 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)

MOTORBIKES YAMAHA Scooter, X-max, 250cc. €2,000 ONO 695 537 741 (235334)

WANTED

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) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 693 028 325 (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 / www.costacarsspain.com (222389)

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PAINTERS/DECORATOR

SAM, Simply the Best on the Coast, 35 years experience, 18 years Mijas. Forget the rest, have the best, you’re worth it! Call Sam 952 666 025 / 629 546 128 (233736) HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM. Painting/Interior design. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (232110) PROFESSIONAL female decorator for all your decorating needs. For free advice and quotes, English 639 928 090, Spanish/Swedish/German 618 055 563 (238083)

PERGOLAS & DECKING PERGOLAS, Decking and Thatched Gazebos. Best quality and prices. Installations. For free quotation call 686 322 328 (233956)

PEST CONTROL

MUSIC DAVID C CLARKE, guitarist, vocalist, pianist, exCunard. Specialising in popular Spanish guitar.

Available solo or combo.

Parties/weddings/class restaurants, dinner dances. Huge repertoire.

Details 00350 540 367 29 (234401) 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)

NAUTICAL JETSKI Seadoo 1997, clean, good engine, out drive needs attention. 800 euros. Also double trailer 400 euros. Marbella 633 679 540 (235460) WOULD you like to crew on a sailing yacht 1 or 2 days a week? 600 273 702 (235303) EASY sail in Banus, a couple of hours, 28 foot, teaching and beer included. 608 901 244 (239886)

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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 (239559) 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)

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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 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) 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@sepeon line.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 l o ve t o fi n d a c o sy spo t 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 clearout, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about rehoming, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way.

(93317) ARCH - THE ANDALUCIAN RESCUE CENTRE FOR HORSES WELCOMES VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO THEIR STABLES ON SATURDAYS FROM 10 - 12 OR BY APPOINTMENT. COME AND HELP OUT, OR SPONSOR OR ADOPT ONE OF OUR HORSES, DONKEYS OR MULES. WE ALWAYS NEED HELP WITH FUND RAISING TO LOOK AFTER THE ABANDONED AND ABUSED ANIMALS. OUR AIM IS TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND REHOME. WE ARE A SMALL FRIENDLY TEAM - WHY NOT JOIN US. FIND US IN ALHAURIN EL GRANDE, BEHIND THE VENTA MIRALMONTE ON THE ROAD FROM ALHAURIN TO COIN, (A404), URB.VIÑA BORREGO, FOLLOW THE YELLOW SIGNS. CHARITY REGISTERED WITH THE JUNTA DE ANDALUCIA NO 8448.

WWW.HORSERESCUESPAIN. ORG INFO@HORSERESCUES PAIN.ORG ARCHRESCUE@YA HOO.CO.UK TEL:- 635798219 OR 656935613 OR 620175828.

NEW: ARCH CHARITY SHOP NOW OPEN IN ALHAURIN, NEXT TO MONEY CHANGE SHOP, AVENIDA GERALD BRENAN (93322)

www.euroweeklynews.com CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY, superb licensed facilities, viewing welcome. Tel: 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-and-dogworld.com (223161) PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcarespain.com. Find us on Facebook at Petcare Spain (239721) 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)

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) 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)

PLUMBING

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)

PLUMBER for all your plumbing. Water heaters, bathrooms, tiling. Benalmadena based, travel no problem.

Construction work. Glen 669 073 773 (233727) CITY AND GUILDS, QUALIFIED PLUMBER. All areas covered. Adrian 677 063 272 (239602) 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 / drainspain.com (233960)

POOLS & GARDENS GARDEN and Pool Maintenance. Contracts/one-offs.

Friendly, reliable service. 10 years on the coast. Nigel 607 316 665 (235466)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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

PUERTO BANUS flat. 2 beds, 2 baths, second line. 7th July 7th September. 5,000 euros, car park. 654 583 337 - 616 646 932 (235317) WWW.INMOANDALUZ. COM is always looking for realistically priced inland properties to sell to our interested buyers. Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (238070)

PROPERTY WANTED

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)

PET TRANSPORT

PET-COURIERS.COM – If you love your pet try us first – we are the best. Door to door service throughout Europe. Specialised vehicles – bespoke service. Full legal service including documentation if required. For further information call or email us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227.

Email: info@pet-couriers.com or www.pet-couriers.com (231443)

ESTEPONA. A del Carmen.

Sunny apartment with sea views. Furnished, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room, terrace, pool, garage. Short term lets €550 per week. 618 999 231 / 951 161 000 (235282)

WWW.INMOANDALUZ. COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (238070)

PET SERVICES

KENNELS

PROPERTY FOR SALE

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

ALHAURIN de la Torre, Urb. Pinos. Villa 2 floors, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 380m2 built, garage, pool, sauna, barbecue, plot 1400m2. Fully legal. REDUCED to 395,000 euros. 678 371 313 (235283) TORREMOLINOS CENTRE nice 2 bed apartment, garage, terrace, 110,000 euros. 637 870 028 (237364)

PROPERTY TO LET STORE your complete household contents or your car for €21.00 per week+ IVA. Secure, Dry, Clean, Shipping containers. 24 Hour Access.

Coin/AEG area. 647 647 637 (237474) WEEKEND rent, one new bedroom apartment, Banus. Sea front in the best ambiance spot. 608 901 244 (239886) MARBELLA, BANUS, 1 bedroom, sunny, equipped, gardens, pool, parking. Rent/sale. bravoelezovic@gmail.com / 637 439 222 (237312) MONTE DUQUESA 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) LA CALA CENTRE. Modern 1 bedroom, part-furnished apartment, €395. 952 198 861 (235298) LARGE LUXURY 4 bedroom villa with private pool and garden in Valle Romana, Estepona. Available for long term rent from 1st August, 2,250€ per month. 639 133 135 (238181)

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) 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@yahoo.co.uk (237438)

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JDS EURO TRANSPORT. Email: jdstransport@outlook .com / 0034 637 066 114 / 0044 7884 908929 (231495)

INTERNATIONAL and European Removals.

Expert removals worldwide. www.universalremovals.com.

Tel: 951 247 834 / +44 (0)203 128 7007 (231488)

UK/EUROPE fortnightly, full or part load service. Tel David 696 810 618 (238081) BRITONS REMOVALS. www.britonsremovals.com.

TLF 914 143 164 / 618 984 570 Regular service Spain UK (238152) 15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 3rd July. 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-euro pean.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.bmceuropean.com Tel: UK 08456 443 784 / ES 634 344 787 FIND US ON FACEBOOK! (239719) MOVING MATTERS SL – removals and storage. Local or to and from the UK/Ireland/Portugal and across Europe. Over 16 years experience. For free quotation Tel 951 311 118. www.mov ingmatters.eu (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)

REMOVALS & STORAGE

MAN AND VAN MAN AND VAN. Removals, clearances. Experienced and 100% reliable. €20 per hr.

Paul 622 020 856 (220139) MAN VAN REMOVALS 20 euros/hour, 3 vans available, clearances. Tel David 696 810 618 (238081) 2 MEN, Van €30 hour. Always on time 651 081 610 (233572) THE VAN MAN. Cheap and cheerful. €20 per hour. 677 251 025 (230382) BIG VAN (removal) always on time. 100% reliable. 20€. P.H. - 622 665 263 (227987)

STORAGE REMOVAL BOXES Large, med, wardrobe, bubble wrap, tape, collect or delivered. Local and international removals also undertaken. 952 239 110 / 632 702 306 (44093) 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@freinter national.com (224878) STORAGE CONTAINERS from 10 euros/week, packing and removal service. Tel David 696 810 618 (238081)

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ROLLER SHUTTERS ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered.

Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (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@aceof shades.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 judein spain@hotmail.com (239555)

SIGNS & DESIGNS SHOP signs, vehicle signs, banners, window signs, 952 930 547, 603 464 582, www.signdsign1.com (229351)

SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED. Girls aged between 25 and 35, preferably English speaking for Fuengirola’s busiest adult relax apartment. (See Fuengirola Port’s advert in adult section for further details.) If interested please phone 663 645 432.

Discretion guaranteed. Excellent money paid daily.

(230263) Faites partie de la seule équipe commerciale de marketing de Fuengirola. Le bon candidat recevra un salaire de base, de supers bonus et ses vacances payées. Expérience un plus mais pas une nécessité. Si vous êtes le bon candidat, envoyez votre cv à info@online-m.com ou appeler au 951 203 987 entre 09.00 et 13.30 (235500) KITCHEN ASSISTANT needed for restaurant in Urb. El Coto.

Full training for enthusiastic person. Call 952 479 746 (239890)

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER required. An urgent vacancy due to expansion. Must have own transport, English and Spanish preferred, but not essential, logistics, be computer literate, must have local knowledge of the areas and be smart and presentable. This is a full time position. Applications by email with full CV should be sent to recruit ment@euroweeklynews.co m.

YOUNG, experienced barman & waiter part-time/full time wanted in an Irish bar in Calahonda area. Tel 674 497 852 (235825) SUNCARE ADVISOR. Are you active and out-going? Do you want a rewarding job, with contract and high potential earnings, working from 11 to 17h? Suncare Central is recruiting Suncare Advisors of all ages (18 to 60+) to work on pool-side at hotels between Calahonda and Torremolinos, giving guests FREE Sun and Skin care advice and selling Suncare Lotions. It’s a fun deal, with training and constant back-up so although sales experience is a plus, it´s not essential!

Car an advantage … Interested? Send your CV and a photo to Coral on cgonzalez@sun carecentral.com (235316)

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www.sell4lessspain.com require commission based sales people to sell our property marketing services. With prices from just €199 we save homeowners €1,000’s in agents’ commissions making this an easy sale! Clients pay on sign up - we pay you as soon as payment received. If you think you can sell this service email us for more information.

You could make €1,000’s every week! contact@ sell4lessspain.com (238237) SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY. Volunteer position (expenses paid) for English speaking student aged 16 or over to gain practical skills in digital marketing. Please email CEO lyndabrettle@ aim.com by end of June. www.samaritansinspain.com BUGGY TOUR LEADER required for a very busy Buggy/Jeep Safari company. Mechanic skills needed with a knowledge of the Mijas mountains being advantageous. Applicant needs to be totally flexible with working hours, and must have English and Spanish speaking skills. Applicant must demonstrate good customer service skills.

Please send current CV’s to rangersgroup@yahoo.com (23 8187) HERMOSA BISTRO, Puerto Cabopino is recruiting a chef in our fine dining kitchen. The ideal candidate will be hard working, trustworthy and diligent. Experience of fine dining or a willingness to learn. Fluent English, own transport necessary. Call 677 556 085 (235754)

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OUTBOUND TELESALES. We are a lively, friendly office situated in Las Lagunas, Mijas Costa. We are looking for native English speaking lead generators. Telephone experience is essential. We offer good basic and commission. Hours: 11am - 7pm, Mon - Thu and 11am 4pm, Friday. Please contact kmarketingno1@gmail.com.

Tel 618 992 141 (235314)

SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosan nacarmella@hotmail.com (231370)

SOLAR LOWEST PRICES IN SPAIN. www.solarmegas tore.es (236041)

SITUATIONS VACANT

www.euroweeklynews.com BAJO AGUA swimming pool underwater tiling and repair.

Lighting, steps, stairs, drains, skimmers repaired. Cost saving 80% over conventional methods. Tel 951 127 010 / info@bajoagua.es / www.ba joagua.es (235305)

SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS: offgrid, inverters, batteries, panels, fault-finding, health checks. Qualified and registered installer. Solar hot water from 1,695€ installed. info@ecobuildingandalucia. com 650 236 203 (237412)

STORAGE STORAGE - Large warehouses containers. Dry and secure €50 per month. Professional packing and removal service. www.dfeuropeanremovals.co. uk. Tel David 696 810 618 (236042)

SWIMMING POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE, repairs, friendly, reliable service.

Estepona, Malaga, inland regrouts, heaters. 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 www.sparklen ripple.net (237459) T3

www.perfectpools.es.

Maintenance, repairs, professional and reliable service, all areas from €70 per month. info@perfectpools.es. 650 348 785 (237463) WESTARPOOLS. Pool construction, renovation, repairs and heating. 619 246 372 / www.westarpools.com (234324)

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CONSTRUCTION / MAINTENANCE AFFORDABLE POOL MAINTENANCE Professional maintenance from only €80 per month (exc. chemicals) Call Splash Pools on 952 591 053 - open 8am to 4pm (231709)

THERAPISTS CHANGE your thinking, change your life. Psychotherapist Philip Jameson. Adults, adolescents, families. 635 276 140 (231221)

CLASSIFIEDS TILING TILING AND REFORMATION of kitchens/bathrooms.

Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (232110) THE TILE WIZARD. Professional tiling service. Bathrooms, kitchens, terraces, design and install. We do it all.

Call 637 382 599 (229932)

TRANSLATIONS OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS. ALL LANGUAGES. TEL. 654 613 094 sanpedrotransla tions@gmail.com (233577) ENGLISH, Spanish & Russian translations. Kseniya your professional translator in Costa del Sol. Tel 678 649 162 / kseniya.tokareva@gmail.com (237475)

CLASSIFIEDS

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TRANSLATION in German and Spanish. Sent by courier. vic toriamundial@hotmail.com / 630 364 356 (235483)

ENGLISH TV. BBC 1, 2, 3, 4, ITV, CH4. No internet needed. No subscriptions, 250 euros. Also dish realignment. Tel: 652 023 012 (238186)

TROPHIES LASER ENGRAVED Trophies, Prizes, quality glass engraving service, competitive prices, with 40 years experience. Trophies, medal, badges from 1€.

THE SPORTS SHOP, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 473 530 (225764)

TUITION MARBELLA Design Academy: Validated programmes.

Bachelor of Arts degrees awarded by Middlesex University London. www.designschool.com (235482) SPANISH lessons in your own home, beginners to advanced by native Spanish tutor. First lesson free! Why wait? Phone Sergio on 600 070 051 now!

(235486)

TV & SATELLITE

4G INTERNET + UK & IRISH IPTV - Get superfast 4G internet and our UK & IRISH IPTV for as little as €57.81 + IVA per month. www.YInternet.com Tel 952 932 266.

(233580) REPAIRS – TV’s, Plasmas, LCD’s, Digi – Boxes, Video, HiFi and microwaves. Free estimates, can collect. 35 Years experience. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201 (236045)

UPHOLSTERY CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST,RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (229862) CARPETS AND SOFAS cleaned.

Reliable, fast service. Family run. Cleansol 952 930 861 / 607 610 578. 10am - 10pm 7 days, all areas Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)

VAN HIRE SELF DRIVE daily van hire. Excellent rates. 952 623 297 (239723)

WASHING MACHINE SKY PROBLEMS / Installers don’t turn up when they promise to? Can’t or won’t sort out your satellite problems? Then call Steve @ Scansat. We supply and install full Sky Systems, Digi-boxes, Dishes, Sky cards UK/Irish. Dish relocations and TV extensions. For a fast reliable service call Steve 676 533 209 problem solved!

(234742) IPTV - Already have a MAG250, tired of your existing service provider due to reliability or costs, convert your box to our class leading UK and IRISH Entertainment Service and enjoy 1 month free viewing. www.UKEXPATTV .com Tel. 951 063 888. Quote EWFREECONVERT (233580)

REPAIRS WASHING machine repairs. No fix No fee. Call Joe: 686 271 836 (238186)

WINDOWS GENEVA WINDOWS. Aluminium & PVC Windows. We measure, we make and we fit. 952 665 856 (225545)

XXX RELAXATION READERS OF A SENSITIVE DISPOSITION MAY FIND SOME OF THE ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS SECTION OFFENSIVE.

FEMALE MARBELLA CENTRE - the ideal place for your enjoyment in the city centre, eight young ladies for unforgettable moments. Open 24h and prices from €50. For reservations and information call 620 366 817. (237494) T1 RIVIERA DEL SOL. Latin American girl, very likeable and affectionate, always horny and dying to have wild sex with passionate gentlemen with exquisite taste. I have a nice body, soft skin and natural breasts. Outcalls, Visa. 616 368 985 (238111) RIVIERA, 8 gorgeous and discreet girls. Pleasure, sex, very intimate, guaranteed orgasm.

Surrender to the professionals and the ecstasy of pleasure in a comfortable environment with good music and a drink. www.butterflygirls.es 50€ day time 608 949 543 (238111) NEAR Calahonda. Call 616 368 985 to enjoy a delicious natural French, my kisses and caresses, kinky Latin passion in private chalet, discreet and welcoming. Visa, 24hrs.

(238111) HUGE Natural Breasts (150), blonde, blue eyes, very pretty and daring. Guaranteed satisfaction. 24h. VISA 650 237 145 (238111) NEAR Elviria. Near Miraflores.

Gorgeous brunette Latinas, friendly and classy, your full lover will satisfy your most intimate desires, new positions, 69, French, erotic shower, no rush, 26 years old, English, outcalls. 616 368 985 (238111)

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MOBILE SERVICE. ITV Legal. Solar Reflective tint for glass curtains, balconies, yachts. Stop fading, heat & glare. 958 496 571 – 644 546 176 solarshadetinting@gmai l.com (226282)

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TV & SATELLITE

NEAR Elviria. Maria, young Bulgarian, 25, true Eastern doll, sweet, sensual, mischievous, will rock your world, sexy body, slim with small breasts and pert bottom.

24hrs 608 949 543 (238111) FUENGIROLA: 5 spectacular friends. 24hrs. From only 30€.

We do everything! Guaranteed Pleasure! Outcalls. 633 520 255 (239925)

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MARBELLA, Carmen. Brazilian, Big Ass, Natural French till the end. Black kiss. Massage. Free Drink. Avd Arias Maldonado 1, Edif Iberest 1 Apartment 3G 671 961 379 (235755)

BENALMADENA 0034 693 556 801. Lucy, discreet lady with nice curvy body will give you incredible pleasure, reasonable price, just outcalls…

(235428)

ANITA, Stunning Slovakian bikini model, high class services. Discreet.

622 920 826 Marbella (234340)

GREAT sexy massage from a curvaceous brunette Latin Goddess in Nueva Andalucia. 603 609 339 (233568)

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Two for the price of one TOYOTA got in gear and pulled out all the stops as it was asked to deliver not one but two new models at the same time. Toyota manufacturing proved itself up to the task when its Burnaston, UK workforce successfully completed the simultaneous start of production of both the new Auris and Avensis.

Volvo XC90 takes the biscuit CAR Magazine has named the XC90 as The Best 4x4, at the Car of the Year awards this year.

The judges were so impressed with some of its main features they called it “perhaps the most significant new car in the company’s 88-year history.” While singing its praises and noting the engineering, driving dynamics, interior quality, powertrain and design innovations, they marvelled at the starting price of £45,750 (€64,000).

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Maximum luxury and the latest technology JAGUAR launches revised XJ range

By Steve Walsh WHAT with the launch of the new revised BMW 7 series, Jaguar doesn’t want to b e le ft o u t o f th e fight in the luxury s alo o n c a r s eg ment.

Hailed as a s y mp h o n y of leather and techn o lo g y, fro m next autumn we w ill h a v e a revised XJ range for 2016.

New versions R-Sport and Autobiography benefit from an extra 25 horses w h ile red u c in g fu e l consumption by 6 per cent.

Not only that, but a push o n th e in -ca r te c h n o lo gy front will see a multimedia computer premiere with multi-touch screen among other techno bells and whistles.

MORE POWERFUL: New version Jaguar R-Sport.

6% reduction in fuel consumption for the new versions of the R-Sport and Autobiography

The maximum luxury and advanced equipment will c e rta inly be a bonus , but

with special emphasis on the pe rforma nc e of the three-litre V6 diesel, having been been thoroughly renovated to meet anti-pollution regulations of ‘Euro 6’, e c onomy w a s a de fining re a s on in the re nova tion package.

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Audi on show A RECORD 35 cars on its stand at Goodwood AUDI will have a record 35 cars on its stand at Goodwood’s Festival of Speed this year, ranging from classic racers to the latest production models.

The motoring circus kicks off today, Thursday June 25, and runs throughout the weekend.

The masterpieces of engineering on display will range from race cars of the 1930s up to this year’s 7 R18 e-tron Le Mans entrant, not to mention the new R8 supercar.

Tickets are available from Goodwood.com or via the Goodwood ticket office on + 44 (0) 1243 755055.

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Traffic law update THE LATEST traffic legislation for motorists and cyclists in Spain may be common knowledge for some, however, what with the roads filling up for the summer, a reminder of 10 key points of law are highlighted here.

1. Helmets mandatory in cities for cyclists under 16.

Not doing so could lead to fines of €200 for parents.

2. Small children may not ride in the front seat.

Police will be able to stop and fine drivers carrying children under 1.35 metres in the front passenger seat.

3. Fines for driving after taking drugs. The law eliminates the need to prove that drug use influenced a person’s driving. Now, all it takes is a saliva test.

4. Alcohol and drug tests for pedestrians. Pedestrians

caught violating a traffic regulation – by crossing the road in the wrong place, for instance – will be obliged to submit to a drug and alcohol test.

5. New speed limits.

While the current speed limit on highways and freeways is 120km/h, the reforms contemplate raising this to 130km/h. Penalties will be the same.

6. No minimum speed restrictions for bicycles.

Until now, vehicles could not travel at a speed below 50 per cent of the limit.

7. Ban on speed camera detectors and jammers. The new legislation prohibits the use of speed camera detectors: drivers caught using them will be liable to fines of €200 and the loss of three points on their licence. Speed camera jam-

mers are considered much more serious and entail penalties of €6,000 and six points off the permit. Drivers with GPS devices incorporating speed camera detection capabilities will have to deactivate this option.

8. Foreign residents must register their vehicles. Because foreigners living in Spain were not under the obligation to register their cars here, in practice it was difficult to get them to pay traffic fines or submit to controls.

9. Road debris. Dropping items on the road will carry stiff penalties.

10. Police can fine vehicles without hailing them down if they are performing duties that prevent them from doing so or giving chase.

SUPERCAR: The Audi R8 will be at the Festival of Speed.

Modball fever starts in London MODERN-DAY Cannonball Run, but within the law, travels through Paris, Milan, Rome and Monaco to Barcelona

By Steve Walsh SATURDAY, June 20, saw the official start of this year’s European Modball rally in London.

The Modball rally is not so much a rally in the WRC sense, more like a modern-day reincarnation of the Burt Reynolds’ classic The Cannonball Run, but within the law.

The petrol-head rally brings 180 soupped-up, modified, customised, tricked out, or just downright leery cars from over 20 countries for a jolly jaunt from London to sunny Spain via Italy, and all in aid of charity. OK... In aid of lots of parties, good laughs, car displays, blasts around racing circuits, showing off in the sun, and charity.

At the head of the start grid were the Ferrari La Ferrari, a McLaren P1, and the Porsche 918 Spyder. The ‘Holy Trinity’ Top Gear couldn’t get together.

But with a field that’s open to all that pay a €2,500 entry fee

LINE-UP: Entrants get ready for a modern-day reincarnation of The Cannonball Run. and have at least two modifications to their car, the variety of machinery on display was phenomenal.

With their ‘Drive all day, party all night’ heads on, the Modballers are due to arrive in Barcelona today, Thursday

June 25, after spending five fun- packed days (and nights) driving through Paris, Milan, Rome and Monaco.

Although basically an excuse for boys and their toys to have fun, the Modball Foundation is a non-profit charitable

trust set up to give young disadvantaged children the opportunity to experience the world of motor sport.

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Mijas Golf, TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

YOUNG TEAMS: Learnt the value of sportsmanship.

The first ever World Club Cup at Alhaurin de la Torre ONE of the largest sports event organised by the club SPECTATORS filled the stands at Estadio Los Manantiales in Alhaurin de la Torre last weekend to watch 84 young football teams learn the values of sportsmanship in the first ever World Club Cup tournament.

Throughout the weekend they enjoyed a non-competitive tournament committed to the values of fellowship,

comradely conduct and sportsmanship.

Saturday and Sunday saw one of the largest sports events organised by the club in its history, a total of 84 teams during the two days from clubs and schools across the province competed in front of the Mayor Joaquín Villanova, the councillor for Sports Prudencio

Ruiz, and other members of local government.

Clubs such as: CD Alora, Atletico Juval, Marbella CF, Puerto Malagueño, UD Fuengirola-Los Boliches, UD La Mosca, CD Lucena Peña Los Compadres, and Anfitriona club and school played matches from 9am until 9.30pm and revelled in the experience.

The Torreblanca Golf Society LAST Thursday June 18, the Torreblanca Gof Society played at La Quinta with the day being sponsored by Sandra Brown, the format was individual stableford.

They also played their version of the US Open. This meant that there was a chance to win the first silverware of our new season.

The courses played were A and C which for many of the players, the greens proved to be very challenging.

It turned out to be a keenly fought competition with Lynn Yuill and Robert Lawless both scoring 35 points.

The winner with a better back nine was Lynn playing off 24.3 cut by 1.3 to 23. Second was Robert playing off 14.7 cut by .7 to 14, third was Andy ‘marigold’ Hassall playing off 13 cut .2 to 12 beating Ian ‘Aye Say’ Ashworth with a better back nine. Nearest in two was Bob Sawyer with Sue Cobb nearest the pin in one If you want to know more about the friendliest golf society on the coast why not visit the web site www.torreblancagolfsociety.co.uk or better still join them for a game every Thursday.

WINNER: Lynn Yuill at La Quinta.

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by Travellers on the World’s Largest Travel Site, Mijas Golf International announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award.

Now in its fifth year, the award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great reviews on TripAdvisor.

Certificate of Excellence winners include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all

over the world that have continually delivered a superior customer experience.

Managing Director at Mijas Golf said: “There is no greater seal of approval than being recognised by one’s customers. With the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence based on customer reviews, the accolade is a remarkable vote of confidence to our business and our continued commitment to excellence.”

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Windsurfers catch wind and waves at GP Tarifa COMPETITION could not have asked for better weather IBERCUP: A most important tournament.

Ibercup 2015 is opened by mayor THE IBERCUP is currently one of the most important World Youth Football Tournaments in the World. The event being held in Marbella City and Estapona from now until June 27, was officially opened

by José Bernal, mayor of Marbella on Tuesday.

The prestigious tournament brings together more than 6,000 participants from 30 countries around the world, and along with their families and friends they will enjoy a week of football at the highest youth level.

The event matches will be

spread between the facilities of Marbella Football Centre and municipal sports centres of the City and Estepona.

In action will be youth teams such as: Atletico Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla, Betis, Malaga, Villarreal, Deportivo, Liverpool, Southampton, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Hamburg, Inter Milan, Juventus, Sporting Lisbon, Porto, Benfica, Paris St Germain, Marseille, and Olimpic Lyon.

Accompanying José Bernal, at the opening ceremony on Tuesday was City councillor for Sport, Rafael Pina.

WINDSURFERS from around the world filled the beaches and waters of Valdevaqueros last weekend to compete in the Spanish windsurfing championship, GP Tarifa.

The competition, from June 19 to 21, tested more than 50 participants on their slalom skills, which requires athletes to race in a zigzag pattern around obstacles.

The Dutch master, Ben Van Der Steen, took first place in the men’s division, with Spanish natives Ludo Jossin and Pablo Ania TARIFA: A famous Mecca.

taking second and third. In the women’s race, Spanish ladies took all the glory, with Maria Andres in first, Serena Zoia in second and Pilar Prieto in third.

The competition which was held along the gusty beaches of Tarifa - couldn’t have asked for better weather, with the

levante at more than 40 knots, filling sails and propelling surfers along the choppy raceway.

Tarifa, famous as a Mecca for windy weather sports, has two

types of wind. The levante most popular among windsurfers - originates in Africa and brings warm air in at 30 to 40 knots. The more typical poniente - most popular among kitesurfers - comes from the west and brings in cooler air from the sea at six to 20 knots.

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Malaga Football Club review SET their sights on improving last year’s placement at number 11 in the league at the start of the season

By Benjamin Park MALAGA Club de Futbol set their sights on improving last year’s placing of number 11 in the league at the start of the season, and got off to a great start only losing four games before the end of the year.

Despite a draw against Villarreal and two defeats to Almeria and Sevilla in the final three matches of the first round, the Blue and Whites matched their previous record for the highest number of points after the first round with 31 points which set them on course for a European position.

A cup run in the Copa del Rey went hand in hand with their fine start to the season. The Blue and Whites defeated Deportivo and Levante on their way to the quarter-final stage but were beaten 1-0 on aggregate by Athletic Club Bilbao as they dropped out off the competition.

An early Juanmi goal against Barcelona in February gave Malaga a historic 1-0 victory at the Nou Camp, their first since the 99/2000 season, and only their second win

MALAGA CF: Want to get into a position where they can challenge for a place in the Champions League. ever at the Nou Camp.

However, inconsistent performances from then on resulted in

Malaga only taking 12 points from a possible 42 in the run up to the end of the season. A 3-2 defeat to Sevil-

la in the final match of the season led to Javi Gracia’s men finishing in ninth place, two places above their

2013/14 season.

Looking ahead to next season, Malaga’s first point of focus will have to be replacing those they have already lost. Striker Samuel Garcia and winger Samuel Castillejo have both moved to Villarreal, and Garcia’s fellow striker Juanmi has left for Southampton.

The 22-year-old Malaga academy graduate, who won the Under 19 European Championship twice with Spain, scored eight goals this season and reports suggest that he moves for a fee of around £5 million.

Gracia will have to sign good quality replacements in the close season as the trio shone this year for Malaga. If they are to continue improving, the Spaniard may also look to bring in some defensive reinforcements, as his team have only managed to keep four clean sheets in 2015.

Gracia and Malaga will undoubtedly look to improve on their ninth placed finish next season and will want to get themselves back into a position where they can challenge for a place in either the Europa or Champions League.

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Aloha College Football Club triumph THEIR battle cry immediately sparks off the enthusiastic support of the crowd

By Steve Walsh THE rousing shouts of “Que Somos?” from the team of Aloha College bring a thunderous response from the crowds who reply, “Aloha.”

Alevín A team has adopted this battle cry (What are we? Aloha!)

Which immediately sparks off the enthusiastic support of the crowd.

This “fighting spirit” battle cry has become their trademark and spread enthusiasm to other teams at the All Stars tournament in Marbella.

With nearly 130 children taking part, Aloha College finished up as the champions in the two main cate-

COLLEGE TEAMS: Nearly 130 children took part in the All Stars tournament.

gories: Alevín and Benjamín, where the Infants team also managed to achieve third place after a commendable performance.

The young teams, Peques and Estrellitas, also played admirably.

These categories together with Minipeques, although enjoying the sport as much as the older teams, take part in the League mainly to create a reserve of young players for the future.

In addition, Aloha College Alevín A, won their second championship in a row, giving them the double of La Liga de Marbella, and Torneo de Estrellas.

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