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Urgent fire plans needed MIJAS COUNCIL has urged the remaining 20 developments without fire plans to draft them without delay. Councillor Angel Nozal, made

an appeal to all developments of the municipality who have not yet submitted their plan for protection against forest fires, to do so as soon as possible.

Municipal album THE Municipal Band of Ronda, the Royal Musical Association Aureliano, have recorded their first professional album during the celebration concert of Santa Cecilia. The work features several composers and a prestigious collection of procession marches and music. The album will go on sale at the beginning of the year.

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US trade mission on a visit to Marbella FIRST that has taken place outside of Madrid, Barcelona or the Canaries A SPANISH advisor to US President Barack Obama was in Marbella yesterday, December 16 on a trade mission to identify business and investment opportunities in the Costa del Sol. Juan Verde, who participated in a business and social forum discussing the future of the region, said “the region is emerging from the crisis, the housing market beginning to pick up flight and I think it is the right time for any fund that wishes to develop projects.” This is the first trade mission to Spain from the US government that has taken place outside of Madrid, Barcelona or the Canary Islands. Verde described the move as “innovative” due to Marbella’s “leading” role in the two sectors.

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BARACK OBAMA: A Spanish advisor to the US President was in Marbella yesterday.

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Mijas police officers on trial for drug trafficking THE five officers are accused of moving over 160 kilos of hashish, using patrol cars to do so

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Letters 98 PUBLIC PROSECUTOR: Has demanded prison time for five Mijas Local Police officers.

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Social Scene 102 - 108

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THE Public Prosecutor’s Office has demanded prison time for five Mijas Local Police officers accused of drug trafficking. While defence lawyers asked for the annulment of the case because they considered the

telephone tapping that led to the arrest of the policemen in 2009 to have violated officers’ rights, Private Prosecutor Alfredo Herrera stayed firm and continued to push for a prison sentence. Herrera argued that: “when a public servant is corrupted, it

affects the whole system and that is terrifying.” Herrera pointed out that the officers were some of the best paid in the country, and went on to add that the Mijas Town Council “didn’t want these people to go back to being police officers.”

The five officers are accused of moving over 160 kilos of hashish, which they used patrol cars to do. If convicted, they face a sentence somewhere between four and six years in prison and 20 years disqualification from the police force.

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Whooping cough vaccine on the way THE shortage of whooping cough vaccine experienced by Spanish pharmacies is expected to end this coming February. The Spanish Medicines Agency have said that it believes the laboratories that produce the drug, may be in a position to deliver enough doses to pharmacies needed to meet the demand, a demand from both pregnant mothers and children re-

quiring the booster when they turn six years of age. Additionally, they claim that enough of the drug may be produced for any adult who wants to be vaccinated to purchase if they wish. M o r e o v e r, t h e v a c c i n e against meningitis B, which has also been scarce, is expected to be bought into pharmacies in 2016, and could be available as early as June.

Verdict u-turn for dog bite A WOMAN whose dog was loose without a muzzle and bit another woman has been acquitted by a Malaga court and had her sentence revoked. The Court believes that by definition, because it was not intentional, the crime ‘Reckless injury’ was not correct. Her fine of €360, and compensation payment of €13,400 to the victim were dropped.

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The Red Cross launches Christmas toy campaign 1,000 children in Malaga will benefit this year By Sam Croft RED CROSS Malaga starts its toy collection campaign, which hopes to bring joy to 1,000 Malaga children this Christmas who otherwise may miss out. The children are from families that come within the remit of ‘The institution of projects of Social Inclusion, R e d C r o s s Yo u t h a n d E m p l o y m e n t Plan (Inclusion Social, Cruz Roja Juventud and Plan de Empleo). The project and idea belongs to the national toy campaign of Red Cross Youth, which has as a slogan, “There are many toys, one way of helping: get your solidarity in shape.” For its launch, the voluntary service of the Red Cross carried out collections at the MGI retail outlets in Malaga, Mijas, Marbella, and Ronda, Dec e m b e r 11 , 1 2 , a n d 2 6 . A l s o i n Carrefour Los Patios, on the 12th, and

TOY COLLECTION: Will go to children from families in need. Eroski Malaga on the same day. Additionally, the group also counts

on organisations that make their own internal collections.

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Europe’s biggest drug dealer is caught in Benalmadena ACCORDING to the Guardia Civil, he was considered the main drug trafficker in Europe IN the early hours of November 12, a group of Guardia Civil officers smashed in the door of the Benalmadena mansion where Robert Dawes and his family were sleeping. Unaware of the gravity of his situation he reportedly said “I don’t know why you didn’t knock; I would have let you in.” The British man, considered by Interpol to be the head of the most important drug trafficking group in Europe, had been caught. Dawes, 44, from Nottingham, did not resist arrest. He wasn’t even nervous. The Guardia Civil believe that because at that stage, he had no idea as to the amount of evidence they had against him. Secretly, The Central Operations Unit’s Drugs Group had

BENALMADENA HOME: Robert Dawes (centre) was arrested in the early hours of the morning as his family were asleep. been gathering evidence against him since 2007. The last phase

of the operation, ‘Halbert IV,’ began in 2012 and this informa-

tion has just been released to the public.

Over this period, the authorities learned that Dawes was a

shadowy and abstract boss, the person who pulled the strings from the darkness. “We don’t know his nickname; nobody ever named him on the phone. We knew he was being talked about but they never revealed his identity,” officers reported. During searches, it became obvious why. Dawes was obsessed with his security. At the mattress shop (his cover-up business) 30 different encrypted phones were found and another 15 at his Benalmadena home. According to the Guardia Civil, he was considered on a worldwide level as the main drug trafficker in Europe with connections literally all over the world. He was also linked to the Italian Ndrangheta mafia, who were allegedly big clients of his.

A historic flashback: Terror in Torremolinos ALMOST a quarter of a century ago, a massive explosion ripped through the Civil Guard barracks in Torremolinos seriously wounding three women and one young girl. It took until yesterday, December 16 for the National Court to sentence one of the perpetrators, an ETA member arrested in 2014 after 22 years on the run in Mexico. Narvaez Juan Jesus Goñi, convicted last week of murdering two police officers with a 1991 parcel bomb in Madrid, was convicted of four counts of attempted murder, bringing sentences of 23 years and four months each, as well as crimes of destruc-

tion and forgery. Goñi is already facing 60 years for the murder of two policemen in Barcelona and was considered part of the command structure that blew up 40 kilos of ammonal outside the barracks on the evening of April 16, 1991. The explosion occurred moments from the Casa de la Cultura, destroying three vehicles and several adjacent buildings and shops, as well as injuring the women. It was the second ETA attack to strike Malaga Province in two months and came at the height of conflict between the Basque separatists and the Spanish state.

Donation of valuable funeral urn A MARBELLA resident who is fond of collecting has donated a funeral urn of great archaeological value to the town council. Francisco Sanchez explained that he donated the urn because he thought that as a part of the

community’s heritage it could be displayed in a museum. Culture councillor Gema Midon explained that the urn is from the Copper Age, and expressed her gratitude to Sanchez. Midon said that Sanchez “had made a great

contribution to the heritage of Marbella.” The University of Cadiz is carrying out an in-depth study on the urn, which will be exhibited in the Archaeological Room of the Miraflores Museum.

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Fuengirola worker badly burned after electric shock A FUENGIROLA worker was seriously injured after being badly burned as the result of an electric shock on Calle España. Emergency teams attended the scene. The man was initially taken to the health centre in Las Lagunas, Mijas, then moved to Carlos Haya Hospital in Malaga due to the severity of his injuries.

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Innovation in education CARTAMA school awarded €10,000 prize for its teaching method By Steve Walsh IN just two years, the Cartima secondary school in Estacion de Cartama has managed to turn its teaching method into one of the most innovative in Spain. This is what the Telefonica Foundation decided as its board of adjudicators awarded the new school with the €10,000 prize for Schools for Digital Society 2015. Teachers, parents and students were happily surprised to hear the news that Cartima had won, as they have all been involved in the project which was an educational revolution, a change of mind-set, and a new way of working. In classrooms, on desks, there is no sign of books. Students work with tablets and teachers use specific educational applications to evaluate their work. The board of judges eval-

INNOVATIVE LEARNING: Teachers use specific applications to evaluate students’ work. uated 154 different projects and concluded that Cartama had made the effort to turn the school into the epicentre of social and educational improvement on a local level. It considered the creativity used to avoid obstacles, and the combination of strong

management with a democratic spirit to make decisions to be a winning formula. Cartima headmaster Jose Maria Ruiz Palomo said he was surprised: “We really weren’t expecting it, especially after seeing the quality of the projects that reached

the final round. I think the judges took the potential of our project for the future into account rather than just the results achieved so far,” he explained. The school’s prize-winnings of €10,000 will be invested in equipment.

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Pied Piper of Hamelin needed for the bullring PROBLEM has become serious as rats are endangering health of dogs in animal shelter By Steve Walsh THE poor state of Benalmadena’s bullring has once against sparked controversy over the last few weeks due to a plague of rats which has spread as far as the grounds that house the animal shelter Fidelio, a charity which collects and cares for abandoned dogs in the area. The local Ciudadanos political group has presented a request to the council for something to be done. “It’s a problem the animal charity cannot solve on its own,” said local Ciudadanos leader Bernardo Jimenez. Fidelio president Helen Williams explained, the problem has become serious as the rats were endangering the health of the dogs and one was even attacked. Also the rats have damaged equipment and dog food. Technicians inspected the area and reported that rats have nested inside the bullring in Benalmadena

ABANDONED: Benalmadena’s bullring is in a poor state of repair. Pueblo which is almost in ruins. The Health Department stepped in and has put traps and rat poison down in the area near the animal shelter. A team of three workers

from Contraplagas Ambiental pest control inspected the area and have put de-ratting equipment in place. The town hall reported that the bullring has already been fumigated but said

that renovations are not planned for the near future as they would be too expensive considering the council has to meet debts of almost €150 million. At the beginning of the year local group Vecinos por Benalmadena asked what was going to be done about the abandoned bullring. The former council group renovated the walls and took down signs but went no further. Over the summer some locals set up a group to demand the bullring - which has been closed since 2011 as it didn’t meet safety regulations be reopened. The main goal of the group is to find ways to get it up and running. The group suggests using the ring for concerts, equestrian events and other events as well as bullfights. However, the bullring is not equipped for disabled access and its doors can only guarantee emergency exit for around 500 people, which led the Junta de Andalucia to close it.

Firefighters revive four cats TORREMOLINOS firefighters saved the lives of four cats after a small fire broke out in a local home. The cats needed artificial

respiration after inhaling smoke from the fire, but thanks to the efforts of the firefighters, all four of them survived.

The building was occupied by at least 15 squatters, who had to be evacuated from the house. No one was hurt in the fire.

Painter to finish art project this month THE painter Jose Fernandez Rios is on the verge of completing an ambitious art project that he started in an Estepona botanical park last spring. During Easter, the painter finished the first phase of his city mural, Reflections in a Garden, although he didn’t know if he would ever get the chance to complete the project. The idea was to capture his work on the two rows of buildings surrounding the Orquidario

Botanical Park, but at that point he only had permission to paint on one of them. Now, this Christmas, he will finish the second phase of his idea. The paintings feature hyperrealistic gardens where exotic plants like palm trees and bougainvilleas mingle with other more typical city plants. The work extends to a total length of 600 metres and will cover all of the walls of seven buildings that surround the park.

Not so good social media LOCAL POLICE Officers in Ronda were able to avert an illegal party that was scheduled to take place in an industrial area.

The party was being organised by local teenagers and was being advertised through social media, digital networks and word-of-mouth. However, after

some of the teenagers slipped up and let their parents know, the cat was out of the bag and it wasn’t long before the authorities were tipped off.

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Costa is dreaming of a warm Christmas THE old Spanish saying that ‘This year we could be eating shortbread on the beach’ may well be true. Thermometers this week have hit a level eight degrees higher than normal in Malaga. State Met Office Aemet says record temperatures so far in December - sometimes reaching 24.6 degrees mean that we could be in for a warm Christmas. Malaga’s Meteorological Centre said that a front of African subtropical air, warm, south-east (Atlantic), interacts with the Africa air from the Cape Verde zone, which will affect all of Spain and much of Europe throughout the week.

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Childline Andalucia now has a 24-hour online help service TEAM will be vetted, trained and experienced in dealing with minors CHILDLINE Andalucia has announced its inauguration in Spain as an official charity with a 24-hour online help service and child-friendly interactive website for southern Spain: www.childlineandalucia.org. Based on the UK model and working alongside Spanish authorities, Childline Andalucia aims to support the immediate needs of expatriate children and teenagers through dedicated and confidential support and advice. For the first time in Spain, children from the expat community will have a dedicated contact point for dealing with issues including bullying, cyber bullying, drugs, domestic violence, abuse and suicide awareness. The helpline will also offer links for Spanish children to their

CHILDLINE ANDALUCIA: Children will be able to contact a dedicated professional. relevant child-care agencies. The website was officially launched on Monday, December 14, and a dedicated telephone service is due to follow

in the New Year, plus there are plans to extend the service beyond the expatriate community. In addition to providing expert support services, Childline

Andalucia will play a prominent role in educating children throughout Andalucia with a programme to be rolled out at schools and other youth organi-

sations and groups. Tracey-Leigh Bennett, the founder of Childline Andalucia, said: “As of December 14, 2015, children will be able to contact a dedicated professional who will provide expert support for any sensitive issues they may have, via the contact form on the ‘Ask Ziggy’ pages of the website.” She went on to say: “the team at Childline Andalucia will be vetted, trained and experienced in dealing with issues of minors. We have great plans to expand our service and look forward to organisations and volunteers in Southern Spain working with us to achieve our aims. They can make a difference by contacting us at admin@childlineandalucia.org or call our temporary number 0044 (0) 747 301 5088.”

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Following examples for the sake of their health SO far they have gathered more than 5,000 signatures FOLLOWING the example of a group of people from Estacion de Cartama who protested for an additional doctor, is exactly what a group of locals from Alhaurin el Grande have done after witnessing their success. They have presented a platform to demand a second emergency doctor for their local health centre. In both cases the emergency department is left unattended when the ambulance has to go out to attend a call. The Alhaurin group held a protest on Sunday December 13, where they marched through the streets of the town in demand of another doctor. The group said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 25,000 inhabitants of Alhaurin el Grande have been lacking a second emergency medical team for some time. This means that when the only team there is

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Man dies after running the Malaga Marathon

HEALTH CENTRE: Is left without medical staff when team go out to an emergency. has to go out to an emergency or take a patient to Malaga, everyone in town is left without med-

ical staff to help them in case of an emergency.â&#x20AC;? So far they have gathered

more than 5,000 signatures and got all the political groups and local associations involved.

A FIFTY-THREE-YEAR-OLD Danish man died a few hours after running the Malaga Marathon. The man, who was an experienced runner, was staying in an apartment in the Plaza de la Merced along with a Danish married couple and their two children. He had run the race in the morning and reportedly felt ill afterwards. At 2.45pm he suddenly collapsed. His friends ran to the balcony and shouted for assistance and a waiter from a nearby restaurant went running to the apartment. Eventually paramedics went to the scene but were unable to revive the man.

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Easing flow of traffic ROADWORKS are under way at the intersection of Las Palmeras and Avenida Canova del Castillo in Marbella. The area is largely residential, and contains a nursery, a park, and a sports complex. The idea behind the roadworks is to regulate the traffic in the area in a more coherent way, so that the circulation of traffic flows around the existing islands in the centre, while outside zones will be reserved for U-turns and changes of direction. The project has been given a budget of €20,000 and is scheduled to be finished on Monday December 21.

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Post-mortem for beached Cuviers Beaked whale EXPERTS want to find out what caused the death of the rare species By Matthew Elliott A FIVE-METRE-LONG whale which washed up on the Benalmadena coastline earlier this month will have its body examined by the Ministry of Environment and Planning, and experts from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to discover the possible cause of death.

Samples have also been taken and sent to the Cetacean Research Unit of the University Institute of Health for study by experts in pathology of cetaceans. The whale in question is a Cuviers Beaked whale, a species considered ‘rare and infrequent’ and the scientists are eager to discover parallels in the deaths of two other stranded mammals of the same

species which washed up on the coast of Doñana at roughly the same time. Beaked whales can dive at record depths of up to 3,000 metres and it is known

that environmental changes at this extreme depth, such as underwater sonar signals, can cause the whales to rise suddenly, leading to multiple organ

failure and subsequent death. However, an alternate theory points to the death in August of a large whale from eating large quantities of plastic.

BREACHING SURFACE: Sudden rising up can lead to death in some whales

Banderas keeps mansion RATHER than spend years arguing about who will get what in the split between long-time partners Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffiths, who married in 1996, they have come to what is described as

an amicable settlement. Having agreed in 2004 to divide assets earned before that date, the current agreement covers the 10 years since as they actually announced their split in 2014

blaming ‘irreconcilable differences’ although they are still as friendly as a divorced couple can be. Malaga-born Banderas has agreed to pass their Aspen ski chalet and some artwork including a Picasso drawing to Griffiths together with a monthly payment of $65,000 (€59,000). However, he gets to keep his Marbella mansion although there are rumours that because they spent so much time there together on holiday that he may decide to sell it. All other assets since 2004 are due to be shared between the couple.

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Two held for death in Benalmadena FIGHT believed to be over a woman ended in the fatal stabbing of a 44-year-old man TWO Spanish men have been arrested for their presumed involvement in a fight in Benalmadena that ended in a third man’s death. Forty-four-year-old Jesus MR died after being stabbed in the abdomen in Plaza de Ibensa.

The victim had been involved in an argument along with three other men when one of the men allegedly attacked him with a knife. The fight is believed to have been over a woman that the four men had met earlier that same night in a nearby bar.

Police officers went to the scene and found Jesus MR badly injured and accompanied by a friend. The police immediately advised the emergency services, who tried to stabilise the injury and took the victim to A&E but an

hour-and-a-half later, doctors confirmed that the man had died. The following day the police arrested two men, both between 40 and 45 years old, for their presumed involvement in the fight and subsequent death.

Putting flowers before dogs

OFF LIMITS: The area around the mouth of the Guadalhorce River will not be ‘dog-friendly’. THE area around the mouth of the Guadalhorce River near Malaga City has been denied permission to be declared a dog-friendly beach, even though it has been enjoyed as such for some time.

The Junta de Andalucia regional government has withheld authorisation for Malaga City Hall to officially declare both sides of the river as ‘space for dogs’ as it considered this use to be “incompatible

with conservation of the nature zone.” The Junta’s Environmental Department argued that use of the area by owners taking their dogs for a walk would put flora and fauna at risk.

Cycling witness sought to fatal hit and run LOCAL Police in Malaga are looking for a cyclist in connection with the death of a woman who was hit and killed by a car on November 25. The accident occurred on November 25 at 7.45pm at the intersection of Avenida Velazquez and Carretera Coin. The 49-year-old woman, who was a resident of Benalmadena and of

Colombian origin, crossed the road and was hit by a vehicle that did not stop. The police have said it’s possible that either it was a hit-and-run or that the driver simply didn’t realise that they had hit the victim. People at the scene called the emergency services, who on arrival could do little apart from confirm the woman’s

death. During the investigation, police discovered that there was a cyclist in the area at about the same time that the woman was hit, and they are now searching for this potential witness. Anyone with any information can call 915 927 500 or send an email to atestados.plocal @malaga.eu.

Tighter rules for pedestrians THE head of the provincial traffic authority of Malaga, Trinidad Hernandez, has revealed that the number of road accidents caused by or involving pedestrians had risen dramatically during 2015. Her department is therefore finalising plans to prosecute and possibly fine pedestrians between €200 and €1,000 for offences such as crossing against red pedestri-

an lights up to the maximum for actually causing an accident. The plans are for these rules to cover the whole of the province as there have been a number of deaths in the last month alone caused by unthinking pedestrians. She part i cul ar l y hi ghl i ght ed an ar ea of t he A7 around Puerto Banus where two Britons have died in the past year.

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Disorderly drunk arrested by police A 39-YEAR-OLD British man has been arrested by the Local Police in Malaga for allegedly pouring alcohol over a police car and throwing the bottle at the officers while they were cautioning him. Events occurred in the early hours of the morning on Calle Comedias in the centre of the town, where police sources have reported that officers saw a man walking along the street with a bottle in his hand

bothering people. His attitude was aggressive. Officers approached him to ask for ID but he started pouring alcohol over their car. When they got out asking him what he was doing, he allegedly threw the bottle at them; however, they managed to avoid being hit. The man then tried to escape on foot but didn’t get very far. He reportedly resisted arrest but was eventually calmed down and taken into the police custody.

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Zip-wire venture for Casares tourism PROJECT would include two platforms and access areas By Steve Walsh THE rural and adventure holiday boom has encouraged Casares Council to think up ways in which to attract this new type of tourism to the village. To that end, municipal sources have said the council plans to build a 300 metre zip wire in the town. If so, this would make it one of the longest in Spain. The cost of the venture is included in the 2016 budget, and would be eligible to receive grants from the Tourism Board. The project has a budget of €36,125, and would include construction of two platforms, one at each end, access areas and three steel cables, two for the zip wire, and another with flags to increase visibility and avoid accidents

ZIP WIRE: As well as being a tourist attraction, will provide employment for local youths. with local birdlife. Mayor Pepe Carrasco and Tourism councillor Rocio Ruiz announced at a meeting with technicians from the Culture De-

partment: “The town hall is currently studying where to put the zip wire, although it intends to keep it as close as possible to the historical centre.”

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Police rescue Romanian women TWO Romanian women who were allegedly forced into prostitution in Marbella have been rescued by the National Police. The four individuals suspected of being behind the crime have been arrested, and face charges of human trafficking. The women were originally living in England and Scotland, and met two men who lured them to Spain with false promises of work. Once in Spain, the two men - who were also Romanian - immediately changed their attitudes, and began to put restrictions on the women’s social lives and phone calls, and prevented them from leaving the home. Additionally, the men took away their identification, threatened them, and forced them into prostitution. During weekdays the two women were monitored by another three Romanian women, who made sure they were giving their services to clients, and also prevented them from escaping or trying to get help.

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ITALIAN CUISINE AT ITS BEST: Ristorante Regina has been offering its unique brand of hospitality and culinary delights for 20 years. Advertising feature

A Marbella legend to undergo a complete renovation STILL open over the festive season until January 10 By John Smith RISTORANTE REGINA in Nueva Andalucia has been serving the finest Italian food since it was opened 20 years ago by two sisters who just happened to be the daughters of Raffaele Morelli. Raffaele and his brother Vittorio are the owners of the renowned Valparaiso restaurant and the girls are nieces of Sandro, owner of Villa Tiberio, so the concept of hospitality flowed through their veins. In that time, they have seen some major celebrities including Rod Stewart, Gary Lineker, Kenny Rogers and Quincy Jones come through their doors. However, to Regina’s, all of their customers are VIPs and they and their long-serving staff want to treat them as more than guests but as family members. Chef Lucciano Pappalardo was there on the opening night and he is still at Regina’s producing some of the finest traditional Italian cooking as well as offering new insights into old favourites. He loves to create anything to do with pasta with perhaps his favourite dish combining pasta and lobster or crab straight from the sea. With Christmas and the New Year fast approaching, the chef and management of the restaurant have really taken the opportunity to produce some magnificent offerings and this year, are pulling out all the stops as the

WELCOMING: Regina’s friendly staff. EXQUISITE: New insights into old favourites.

PASTA FAVOURITE: Combining lobster or crab straight from the sea. restaurant will close on January 10 for a complete refurbishment of both the surroundings and the menu itself. Regina’s is expected to reopen in March with an all new look, which is best described as a rustic, vintage

Italian style. The menu will still offer many of the favourites that have stood the test of 20 years, but the two-month closure will give Chef Lucciano a chance to step back from his busy kitchen to consider new and innovative

dishes to add to his repertoire. Although well-known for the range of entertainment at weekends, the new Regina’s, which will open from 12 until 12 every day, will also introduce a whole range of themed, but tasteful, entertainment which should appeal to a wide audience. As already mentioned, there is plenty to get excited about over the next few weeks as Christmas Day sees a set three-course meal with plenty of choices for meat and fish eaters and including wine for just €69 per person. The real star will be the New Year’s Eve Gala with a live band, fireworks, superb food, champagne, a great pair of wines and an open bar at €195. The management would love to see long-standing customers attend on New Year’s Eve so that they can say goodbye to the original restaurant and then be invited to the opening of the refurbished Regina’s in March.

All of the waiting staff including Angelo, Enrique and Glenda, who between them have more than 40 years’ experience in this restaurant, as well as Lucciano and his kitchen staff have been invited to continue to work at Regina’s when it reopens, and joining them front of house will be Katarina, whose passion is to ensure that her guests experience the best of food and service. Situated adjacent to the casino and the H10 Andalucia Plaza hotel, Regina’s is in an ideal position with plenty of easy parking. There is still a chance to sample the existing food and décor before the closure for complete refurbishment on January 10. To make a booking for Christmas, New Year’s Eve or any evening, call 952 814 529 or check out the menu and history of Ristorante Regina at http://www.ristorantereginamarbella.es/

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Torremolinos on the silver screen RESORT PARAISO was being filmed at Sol Timor Hotel

AIDA BLANES: Visited Torremolinos to see the filming of ‘Resort Paraiso.’ By Steve Walsh AIDA BLANES, the Culture Councillor for Torremolinos took a visit last week to see the filming of Enrique Garcia’s latest film, Resort Paraiso. Resort Paraiso was being filmed at the Sol Timor Hotel, and is the Malaga director’s second film after debuting with 321 Days in Michigan. This production is being made in collaboration with the town hall. Enrique Garcia’s new suspense thriller stars

Virginia DeMorata, Rafa Castillo-Romero and Hector Medina, and will feature scenes filmed in Torremolinos and Benaojan. Enrique said he hoped the public will enjoy the film, which is being made by a team of 50 people, and said it was superb to be able to film in Torremolinos, where he feels very at home as he lived in La Carihuela for years. Councillor Blanes said: “Torremolinos has been used for filming since the 60’s and has become a tourist and cinema icon.”

Trees on the move WHILE everyone loves to see beautiful trees and plants on the streets, sometimes they cause problems, especially when they block the footpath making pedestrians step into the road. Mijas Council have undertaken work on some streets of El Coto and El Lagarejo urbanisations to remedy that very problem. They will be removing trees and repositioning lampposts to improve access, and make the footpath more useable for pedestrians. Services councillor Lourdes Burgos explained “What we’re doing is removing trees, oranges and lemons mainly, and moving lampposts back to provide more space on the

pavements. As they were before it was very difficult to get past.” However the trees that are being removed will not be discarded, and have found a safe home. The councillor stressed they are replanting the trees on different spots of municipal land to keep them alive. Once cleared, the tree pits will then be filled in and paving repaired to provide more space on the pavements. Burgo said, the work which is being done, due to popular demand, is gradually being carried out in all areas of the two urbanisations.

Cracking down at Christmas THE Local Police force in Estepona is running extra checks in the run-up to Christmas in order to crack down on drivers

who drink or take drugs at seasonal parties before getting behind the wheel. The town hall has said that,

according to data from the DGT, drink driving is behind one third of all deaths in traffic accidents in Spain.

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Pop duo sensation send fans crazy in Malaga GIRLS queued for nine days to see their idols, The Gemeliers By Eleanor Hawkins NOT quite the Justin Bieber or the Beatles, The Gemeliers have become the idols of many teenaged girls in Malaga who camped out for nine days to see their heroes. The area in front of the Palace of Fairs and Conferences in Malaga was taken over last week by scores of girls between the ages of 12 and 15, determined to get a seat in the front row for a concert by The Gemeliers, a boy duo from Sevilla. The brothers made a stop on their ‘Thousand and One Nights Tour’ to the delight of the waiting girls, whose main aim was to sign up as soon as possible for a place in the coveted front row. The fact that all this was taking place at the same time as their school exams didn’t deter them. Parents and guardians were very supportive and en-

GEMELIERS FEVER: Sevilla pop duo always invite two girls up on stage from the front row. sured they all had plenty of school work to keep them busy. Apparently, the frantic rush to get in the front row was because of The Gemeliers’ signature stunt, which is to

invite two girls from the front row up on stage during their act. Carmen Gonzalez, who had two daughters, 13 and 15, amongst the fans, said she had even organised her holi-

days to stay in the queue with them. “I know that there are people who will not understand it, but it gives them an inexplicable excitement and I am unable to say no,” she said.

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Free parking vouchers MIJAS Town Council has divided out 200 tickets for an hour of free parking. The vouchers have been given out to alleviate the effects of the construction work that is currently underway to turn the Plaza de la Virgen de la Peña into a pedestrian area. The controversial pedestrianisation of the square meant the loss of 137 parking spaces. The first group of tickets has been given to shopkeepers to divide among clients. Anyone who goes shopping in the businesses near the plaza will get a ticket and when they put it into the machine they will get an hour of free parking. If they go over the hour, they only have to pay the normal rate.

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DREDGING MACHINES: Are at work on the beaches around Marbella.

The shifting sands around the coast WORK will now take a little longer due to faulty machinery By Steve Walsh THE SIGHT that welcomed surprised onlookers at beaches around Marbella and Cabopino this week, is one normally reserved until Easter time. At the moment (some four months early) and well before the summer months, huge dredging machines have been set in place moving large amounts of sand to various points. The coastal department and Marbella Council’s Sustainability department, are working on Cabopino and La Fontanilla beaches, in an attempt to move about 40,000 cubic metres of sand. The question was raised by locals, “Why bother now when the sand could still be af-

fected by storms?” but the reason was simple: large amounts of sand have accumulated over the autumn which is already affecting the passage of boats entering the marinas. If left, the problem could become more severe. The sand which is being dug out and loaded onto lorries, is then being taken to other beaches in the area which are deemed to be lacking sand, mostly in the Las Chapas area. Meanwhile in Marbella’s La Bajadilla port, dredging work began last week following long delays. However, the work that was due to take 10 days will now take a little longer, owing to faulty machinery putting a spanner in the works.

Alleged murderer of policeman claims to remember nothing A TRIAL is under way in the Malaga Provincial Courts to determine the fate of a man accused of killing a police officer by stabbing him in the chest. National Police Officer Francisco Diaz Jimenez was killed in the line of duty on May 21, 2014. However, the man accused of the murder claims that he doesn’t remember anything that happened that day. On the night of Diaz’s

death, a warrant had been put out for the arrest of Stefan Reinert, the accused. According to the testimony of the officers, they pursued Reinert into a shop, where they tried to subdue him but he ran away. “When he ran for the exit I noticed that there was a knife poking out of his sleeve,” said one of the officers. Then I shouted, “Careful, Paco!” The officer said that after that he saw Diaz

fall onto the floor with his hands on his chest. Meanwhile the accused was allegedly attacking another officer. Eventually the officers managed to subdue and handcuff Reinert. The Prosecutor has asked for Reinert to be committed to a psychiatric centre for 34 years. He is accused of murder, attempted murder, assault, and two counts of bodily harm.

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Waste info A RECYCLING campaign visiting 11 areas of Malaga Province has reached Alhaurin de la Torre. Visitors to markets in the town were informed on how to correctly separate and recycle their household waste.

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Vueling announce new Malaga flight AIRLINE will fly to Marseille once a week

Charity text CARTAMA has joined the UNICEF fight against infant malnutrition, and has called for residents to take part. Text messages with the word CARTAMA can be sent to 38028 and the â&#x201A;Ź2 cost will be donated to the charity.

Senior wait MORE than 100 Marbella pensioner patrons of the Centre Embodies Cantero, gathered this week in front of the city hall to demand the reopening of Cafeteria Senior, that has been closed due to council red tape.

NEW ROUTE: Will begin on April 2, 2016 and will fly on Saturdays.

By Sam Croft VUELING airline has announced that in a few months time it will be launching a new route to connect

Malaga and Marseilles airports and tickets are on sale now. The new flight will be running as of April 2, 2016, and will fly once a week, on Saturdays.

The plane will leave Malaga at 6am and will arrive in Marseilles at 7.55am. The flight out of Marseilles will leave at 8.30am and arrive in Malaga at 10.30am.

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Donations for children in care needed EVERY year, the nuns in Alhaurin endeavour to make life a little more cheerful for children in care in the area and they are now looking to obtain gifts with the help of the Ray of Light Charity. They recognise that this is short notice, but they need people to sell or buy raffle tickets, any bar or business who can organise a fundraising event, donate a present, or be a drop off place for goods. If anyone is out shopping and can buy cosmetics for the teenage girls that would be most welcome, as well as any toiletries such as shampoo, deodorant, shower gel, toothpaste and toothbrushes. For those on a larger budget maybe you could buy one of the bigger gifts off the list, tracksuits, trainers, computer or a television. To obtain a copy of the list of children and what they would like please email sunnews@idecnet.com. The important drop off points are Oasis Bar, Fuengirola Port, the Avalon Stand at Iceland, Deacons Bar Coin, Cala Bella Bar, La Cala as well as Spikes Hair and Beauty Salon, Los Jarales, Calahonda. For more information please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/279462665473497 or donations may also be made via Pay Pal to rayoflightcharity@gmail.com.

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SEA RESCUE: Firefighters will help refugees trying to reach the coast of Greece.

Firefighters on a mission to Lesbos MARBELLA contingent will pay their own way By Steve Walsh A CONTINGENT of six magnanimous firefighters from Marbella will be spending their holidays offering humanitarian aid to thousands of desperate refugees in Greece. They will be attending to refugees who have escaped from the war in Syria and Iraq, on the Greek Island of Lesbos, between February 1, and 15, next year. Merardo Tudela, their chief officer, explained that the firefighters will be helping the refugees who are trying to reach the coast of Greece in boats that sail through shallow waters. The majority of the refugees come from Turkey, about seven kilometres away from Lesbos. Tudela said: “It’s like the Strait of Gibraltar; from Tarifa, you can see Africa, but when you go into the water the undercurrents can be deadly, and many don’t arrive. The Emergency Military Unit of the Spanish Armed Forces cannot operate there either because it’s not our territory.” Help for the refugees from Syria and Iraq is an initiative that has been organised by different charities that work in Lesbos in collaboration

with the Body of Spanish Firefighters. When the firemen from Marbella heard of the programme, they immediately offered to participate. “It’s putting a little grain of sand in the immensity of what is happening there,” the firefighter said, explaining that there are many mafias that earn a lot of money and cheat people who don’t have any idea where they’re going. They get into a boat, they believe they’re going to Europe, but they usually simply arrive at some island,” he said. The firefighters who are going to Greece will be put in contact with the contingents that went before them from Huelva, in order to get a full briefing and find out the exact needs of the refugees. They have turned down municipal grants and every one of them will accept responsibility for the cost of the initiative, some €500 per fireman, as well as using part of their holidays. The firefighters will rent a house in the area in which they’ll stay during the duration of operation. The trip will be undertaken by road or plane depending on the equipment that they have to take with them.

Girl, 4, saved from burning flat AFTER putting out a fire at a flat in Malaga City, fire and police officers discovered that a four-year-old girl who

lived there with her mother had been left at home alone. While the child was taken to safety, the mother was ar-

rested for alleged offences against family rights and obligations, cruelty, and abandoning her daughter.

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Repairs to roads in Riviera del Sol going well AFTER an inspection visit to Riviera del Sol by the Mijas Infrastructures councillor Jose Carlos Martin, he reports that the resurfacing works on Calles Opalo and Jade are progressing well. The roads, which were in a bad state, have been resurfaced by an external company using €20,000 left over from a resurfacing scheme. Mr Martin said, “This has allowed us to change the

surface on the two aforementioned streets, and we’ve also been able to patch up Calle Diamante.” The work took three days to complete and finished on Saturday December 12. Councillor Martin explained that Mijas Council aims to continue on its resurfacing project in 2016 in all three areas of Mijas, with an aim to repairing all roads which need work.

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Emergency rescue after man’s eight metre fall POTHOLER was taken to hospital suffering from back injuries By Steve Walsh A 46-YEAR-OLD potholer had to be rescued and taken to hospital suffering from back injuries after falling eight metres into the Cueva de l G a to c a ve s be tw e e n Montejaque and Benaojan in the early hours of Sunday December 12. The a c c ide nt oc c urre d when three men were atte mpting to do the tough

A rope and pulley system was set up to lift the man out. route through the H undide ros a nd G a to a re a , w hic h c a n ta ke up to s ix hours. A ppa re ntly the ma n slipped and fell while making his way down a waterfall. Although he was fortunate enough to fall into a natural well where his compa nions ma na ge d to pull him from the w a te r, the y were unable to get him out of the cave as he had hurt his back. A fte r c a lling the e me rgency services, at 3am the Guardia Civil’s Mountain Rescue team and Provincial

WATERFALL: The man slipped while making his way down. Fire Brigade were called out. Upon reaching the group, the rescuers warmed up the man as he was very cold despite his neoprene suit, and while one team immobilised him, another set up a rope

and pul l ey syst em t o l i f t him out. After various hours of work they managed to get him to the cave entrance and out to the emergency vehicles which then removed him to Ronda Hospital.

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Fundraising by Sala Super League receives boost from sporting superstar GLOBAL golfing icon Miguel Angel Jimenez donated an exclusive pair of golf shoes to the auction SALA SUPER LEAGUE is renowned for not only its fun-filled golf days and parties, but also its record charity fundraising. This December the league, run by La Sala, received a boost from global golfing icon Miguel Angel Jimenez. Last week the Malagueño took the time to donate a prize to help raise much needed funds for the local charities supported by La Sala restaurant. The exclusive pair of golf shoes signed by Miguel himself was auctioned at the end of season Gala Event, following a great day of golf at Santana Golf course in Mijas. The 21 time winner, and perhaps one of the world’s most prolific golfers, returned from Dubai this week in time to cram various local charity events into his already bursting diary. Last year saw the ever-popular golfer donate a signed Ryder Cup flag which raised over €3,500 for La Sala’s supported charities.

GOLFER: Miguel Angel Jimenez crammed various local charity events into his diary. Earlier in 2015, members of the league passed an incredible milestone by raising in excess of €120,000 for worthwhile causes.

This year, in addition to raising over €15,000 for DEBRA, the players have been busy fundraising for AVOI, a volunteer asso-

ciation, based in Malaga that assists families with children who have cancer. A dedicated team of volunteers work tirelessly to provide respite care, summer camps and social activities for children who suffer tremendously. In September, Sala Super League raised €4,200 which helped fund a trip to Disneyland in Paris for the children benefiting from the charity. Lindsey Medina, Sala Super League Manager commented: “Miguel is a fantastic guy that supports us greatly. I think he would enjoy the league as we set about playing the best courses on the coast, have a very keen competition, but most of all we have a great time while helping local children’s charities that really need our support!” Sala Super League is celebrating its fifth year in 2016, and if you would like to join the fun with a great cause or find out more please call Lindsey on +34 693 507 628 or email lindsey@salagroupholdings.com.

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Secrets to a happy life in Spain SURVEY by the British Embassy reveals that integration into the Spanish way of life is the key By Gemma Quinn SOME of the secrets to happy living in Spain have been revealed in a new survey by the British Embassy on how expats adjust to life in the sun. Integration into the Spanish way of life is the key, the survey revealed. More than half of the British residents who responded to the survey, said they speak Spanish regularly with friends and neighbours, enjoy Spanish food, use the Spanish healthcare system and employ Spanish tradespeople. The adjective ‘happy’ is the word that they most commonly use to describe their lives in Spain, followed by ‘relaxed’ and ‘content’. But some Brits admitted to getting by without learning Spanish or registering on the padron, and failing to make Spanish friends or keep up with Spanish news and politics, all

BRITISH RESIDENTS: More than half who responded said they are integrated in the local Spanish community.

things that appear to help others get more out of living in Spain.

Almost 1,600 people responded to the British Em-

bassy’s ‘Integrometer’ online survey into levels of resident

integration. Two-thirds live in Andalucia or the Valencia Re-

gion, where there are some high concentrations of British residents and integration is often low. Commenting on the survey, British ambassador Simon Manley said: “It’s great to see so many Brits saying they are happy and content in Spain as a result of their efforts to integrate into local life. I would definitely urge others to follow their example. “If you are settling here, the first and most important thing to do is to register on the padron. That way you can access the health and social services you may need now or in future. If you fail to register, then you can’t expect support from the Spanish system later. “Some of the most tragic cases we see are the consequences of people having moved to Spain, often years earlier, but not signing up on the padron or integrating into local Spanish communities.”

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MEETING: The first stone was laid to celebrate the symbolic rebirth of the casino.

New casino will be ready by next summer PROJECT will create 70 new jobs in its first phase alone By Sam Croft THE Admiral San Roque Casino is aiming to have its doors open to the public by next July. The project is being developed in several phases, and is expected to create 70 new jobs in its first phase alone. Last week a meeting was held to celebrate the symbolic rebirth of the casino by placing the first stone of the new complex.

The original San Roque Casino opened in 1999 and operated for more than a decade. Now under the management of Novotnic, an Austrian company ranked third worldwide in the gaming and gambling industry, the casino plans to come back bigger and better than ever. The first phase of the casino has been given a budget of â&#x201A;Ź2 million and will focus on the construction of the casino and a bingo hall.

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Residents deserve better health care TOWN HALL has demanded more funds MANILVA residents feel their rights to emergency health care are being neglected and have for some time been demanding the situation be addressed. Without local cover, they currently have to go to Estepona in the event of a medical emergency, and have been asking for more doctors in the village for years. Last Friday, December 11, the mayor of Manilva, Diego Jimenez, health department head Antonio Barragan, and deputy mayor Manuel Gil, met the head of the Sabinillas

health department manager Miguel Angel Cuerda, to discuss how the service given at Manilva and Sabinillas health centres can be improved. Jimenez said, the town hall has demanded the Junta de Andalucia regional government and the Health District, provide more funds to provide a 24-hour service. Barragan said, “as many meetings will be held as are necessary to improve medical services, and obtain more funding from the authorities to provide locals with the service they deserve.”

Woman a winner on Bat Friday MARIA DEL CARMEN GAMEZ MONTERO, from Pizarra, was the winner of a competition held by Malaga City’s Historical Centre Business Association drawn from people who made purchases from associated shops on Black Friday, or Bat Friday as it’s known in Spain. The woman, who bought some earrings, won a basket containing 113 gifts worth thousands of Euros. The prizes included a diamond, some clothes, a weekend at a hotel and a kilo of prawns.

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Luxury ideas LA LINEA Mayor, Juan Franco, had a visit from the president of Algeciras Port Authority, Manuel Moron, to discuss outstanding matters. One was related to the construction of a yacht and cruise liner marina.

Clearing up A GROUP of employment scheme workers have been clearing weeds from the streets around the racecourse in Mijas Costa. La Ponderosa, El Lagarejo, La Sierrezuela, El Coto, Campomijas and Osunillas were also done.

Giant ‘sarnie’ FOR the second year Cartama held a charity event on Sunday (December 13) which involved a giant sandwich. The two metre treat was cut up and sold for €1.5 each. Proceeds went to families in need.

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Work begins to extend Marbella beach route EXTENSION will be done by means of a new wooden walkway and a bridge over Pozuelo stream By Sam Croft MARBELLA seafront is experiencing a growth spurt in the Las Chapas direction. Following a number of months during which work was at a standstill, the town hall has reactivated work programmed to extend the beachside walkway to the east, in particular between the Cable Beach and the Real River, a four part project, which stalled after stage one. The extension of the route will be done by means of a new wooden walkway of almost a kilometre and a bridge over Pozuelo stream. Just recently, they have begun to work on section three (connecting Pozuelo Stream at Real River) with a budget of more than €758,000 of funds from Plan Qualifica. The first movements of earth clearing a space for the walkway were car-

NEW WALKWAY: Project will use wood rather than concrete so as not to impact on the environment. ried out just a year after the Town Council - with the previous government in charge - put the works out to public tender with a period of execution of five months. The objective of the work was simply to continue from section two, to Rio Real Beach, with a pedestrian walkway four metres wide and 930

metres long. For all of it to be possible, the project drawn up by architect Nicolas Aguado needed the partial recuperation of some private plots, which had been resolved by means of ‘friendly agreements with the owners.’ Additionally, the new pedestrian route will accompany a new mains

water installation for future needs of the beach, like showers or drinking fountains. The project additionally contemplates construction of a bridge over the Pozuelo Stream. For this part of the project they intend to use wood rather than concrete so as to make less of an impact on the environment.

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CHRISTMAS is a time for family, friends and festivities, but all too often it can cover up a dark and violent time of year as alcohol abuse, depression and domestic strain unfold. It’s times like these that we must step in and step up. By raising awareness and creating a culture of neighbourly love and openness we can give sufferers the strength to seek help. Let’s create an environment where people not only speak out, but actively look for the signs of domestic violence. People subconsciously avoid the ugly and vicious, it’s easier to keep your head down and yourself to yourself. Well we say no more. Not when it comes to a woman’s life, her mental health, her children and her dreams. One good Samaritan can make a world of difference, but a community where every member will stand up for one another, can change the world. Christmas can be a lonely time of year, and, because it’s supposed to mean something, and you’re supposed to be happy, you can feel at your emptiest. When you look around and realise that you’re alone in a foreign country, it’s tempting just to pour an extra large drink and look the other way. Well you’re not alone, because this Christmas you can be a leader, a friend, a shoulder to cry on. So instead of locking the door and drawing the blinds, we ask that you offer your support to your community because someone somewhere out there needs it. If you have seen domestic violence among your family, friends or community, we implore you today to take action. You don’t have to call the police, or get angry. Sometimes all you have to do is let it be known that you are there. Pop round with some food to check in, have a quiet word in someone’s ear, be a presence in their life. It might not make a difference straight away, but whether it’s in one week or one year, that person might ask for your help. And you may have saved their life. It could be a man who is too embarrassed to admit that his partner is abusing him. It could be elderly parents who silently hope that their child will turn it all around. It might be a woman you’ve seen frightened by her own shadow. Or those children across the road who utterly dread Christmas time and wish it would all just go away. Remember that the spirit of Christmas is about giving. This Christmas we ask that you consider giving a little bit of your time, a little bit of your heart, and the love that you have within you, to help someone close to home. You may never know if you made a difference, but good people don’t need gratitude. Deep inside you know it is the right thing to do. If, however, you see serious violence, or if children are involved, then pick up the phone now and call the police. Their life is in your hands.

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Good people THIS Christmas we ask that you consider giving a little bit

Case study 1 GUARDIAN ANGELS is a single-parent support group based in the Costa Blanca where each member is allocated a mentor who can provide confidential support. Their website is www.guardian-angels.es and they are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining. F o u n d e r Tr i c i a B a r r s p o k e w i t h E u ro Weekly News: “We have supported two expat Guardian Angels’ members through severe cases of domestic violence during the past five years. “In the worst case, the member had to flee the village where she lived after her Spanish husband attempted to harm her and their 11month-old son. “Even though she had obtained a restraining order against him, she felt that her inlaws and the villagers, as well as the social worker and Local Police, were unsympathetic to her as the only English woman. She packed all her belongings into her car one day and drove back to the UK, where she now lives, unfortunately still looking over her shoulder. “The Spanish culture is more macho than in the UK, where men have in recent years played a more equal role in the home and as a result show their partners more respect. “Women who have moved to Spain and particularly those who have Spanish partners also lack family support.”

Case study 2 “IT was five years ago but even today, when I wake up, before I even realise who I am, I remember that moment. And then I reflect because... you know you have this idea of yourself, this image that, sure you’ve made mistakes, but we all have and that’s life, and, when it really comes down to it, you’re a good person. “Because what happens if you’re not? What does it mean if the mirror starts to crack? When my parents moved to Spain I was doing alright for myself, she... my girlfriend... was the light of my life. And for the first time in my life I was properly independent, we were going to really make it

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: We implore you today to take action. Sometimes all you have to do is let it be known that you are there.

you know? I still try to piece together what happened next, the way you’d try and work out what happened after a big night out. All I can say is that she left, and I wasn’t strong enough. “Spain seemed like an easy fix, time out in the sun, my mother’s comfort while I regained my strength and maybe even started a new life out here. “But I wasn’t ok, I wasn’t ready, I couldn’t do it. And when she asked me why not, it just all came out and I snapped. I hit her. My own mother.”

But I wasn’t ok, I wasn’t ready, I couldn’t do it. And when she asked me why not, it just all came out and I snapped. I hit her. My own mother.

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Case study 3 “I THINK it was because he never really hit me that I stayed for so long. That, and he was very charming, a real alpha male, but with this doe-eyed tenderness the whole world could see. Forty was coming and I wanted children, normally it would scare men off but he painted a picture for me so vivid I was drunk. “We would go to Spain, he had contacts you see, and we would live in a country villa by the Med and raise bilingual children. Alba and Sebastian they’d be named. What can I say? Maybe it was the hormones, his charm, my blindness or just plain old love, but I lost myself. “As soon as we arrived I realised I had no one but him. My phone went missing and when I mentioned it he accused me of being paranoid. Soon he’d insist on taking me to the bathroom, doors were locked, he’d go out and come back in a fury, I never knew what happened or what he was doing. I didn’t want to ask, there was such malice in his eyes. I didn’t really have any family back in the UK, and when I finally returned I discovered my friends had assumed I’d forgotten them in my selfish joy. I was in that empty villa for three years.”

lifestyle so I thought ‘I should be grateful. There are a lot of people struggling and we have this great life, I should be thankful,’ but I was constantly on edge.” Signs were there from day one. “He was fighting against the world. I thought it would get better, that I could change h im, an d I w o u ld ma ke e xc us e s for him.” She says the violence would always follow a heavy drinking session, he would then sleep it off and be nice the next day, but Sarah knew his next episode would never be far away: “I began to know the triggers that would set him off, I knew when to stay quiet, I learnt survival strategies.”

“There were times when I questioned my ow n s a nity but it ha s ta ught me everything I need to know and when the divorce is finalised I have a few plans up my sleeve for a fresh start.”

Although names have been changed, these people have shown great bravery coming forward with their stories. We ask that you stand up and provide the strength for others to do the same. It is in your power to make a real difference.

Numbers IN 2015, so far 51 women have been killed in Spain in domestic violence incidents. A survey among Spanish men shockingly showed roughly half would NOT interfere if they witnessed a friend abusing their partner. One third of expat arrests dealt with by the British Consulate are related to domestic violence.

Expat challenges WHILE Spanish women suffering violence continue to struggle against a culture of machismo, expatriate women face a different set of challenges. Often isolated from their family or close friends, they might also be unaware of Spanish support mechanisms through language or cultural barriers. In many scenarios they may have actually been manipulated into moving abroad as an abusive partner extends his control over finances and friendships and creates further dependency.

Resources Case study 4 FEW people would survive a rocky relationship involving violence, but Sarah V has not just survived, it’s possible this woman is actually stronger and better for it: “I won't be called a victim,” she says. “I stayed. I chose to stay. I’m responsible for my actions.” The couple had also built up a good life for themselves; a nice house, flash cars and five star holidays abroad: “A lot of people were quite envious of our

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Everyone deserves a peaceful Christmas, so why not let us all try to give this gift to others. It might just be the Christmas that changes everything. In case you want to get help for yourself or someone else, you can call the National Domestic Violence hotline on 016 for professional advice in different languages. You can also get advice from Women’s centres available 24 hours on 900 58 08 88 or to file a report call 062 for the Civil Police, 091 for the National Police. If you feel you are in danger, the emergency services helpline is 112.

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AGREEMENT: To work together. PRIME MINISTER David Cameron and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to work together to defeat Daesh, Downing Street has said. Cameron and Putin have committed to cooperate in the war against the terrorist group after a telephone conversation last week in which the PM updated the Russian leader on British airstrikes in Syria.

Technology boost RUSSIA is to increase its budget for research by 135bn roubles (€1.8 billion) in 2016. According to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev: “It is impossible to support strong and efficient economy without achievements in the field of science and technology.”

Science Parks CHINA has said it will build two science parks in Moscow in 2016. The head of the

PUPPY: Presented to French police. construction of two platforms in Russia’s capital.”

Puppy for France RUSSIAN policemen presented a German shepherd puppy to their French colleagues to replace the police dog named Diesel killed in the anti-terror raid in Paris. The puppy presented to the French police by Russian counterparts will serve in an elite police department, the French ambassador in Moscow said last week. Moscow science and industry department Oleg Bocharov told TASS on Wednesday: “Moscow authorities and representatives of Beijing’s leading science parks have discussed

Uni education HIGHER education in Russia is almost ‘universal’, or at least available to anyone who can afford it, but ‘quality in many cases leaves much to be desired,’ analysts say. According to official figures, 54 per cent of Russians aged over 24 have higher education (the highest rate in the world). But half of employers say the skills and competence of current employees falls short of expectations.

Missile Cruiser to Syria THE Russian news agency TASS reports that Russia is to dispatch the Pacific Fleet’s missile cruiser ‘Varyag’ to Syria. The Varyag’s mission in the area would presumably last til September.

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Savoy hotel sold to French company FRHI has sold its entire portfolio to AccorHotels for €2.6 billion By John Smith FRHI, the owner of 155 hotels in 34 countries, including many famous names such as the Savoy in London, Raffles in Singapore and the Plaza in New York, has sold its entire portfolio to French company

is the number of new shares worth €1.8 billion which Accor will issue to allow for the sale to go through.

ZARA: One of the shops under Inditex ownership.

Inditex change size of mannequins By John Smith SOMETIMES people power exists and works, as has been proven by the fact that more than 111,000 people signed a petition demanding that Inditex, owner of Lefties, Zara and many other fashion brands aimed at young women, change the size of the mannequins they

AccorHotels, which owns a number of chains including Novotel and Ibis, for a total of €2.6 billion. The owners of FRHI include the Qatari Investment Authority and the Kingdom Holding Company of Saudi Arabia. They are taking their payment in shares which will give

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Santander and F1 SANTANDER bank has renewed its Formula 1 sponsorship deal with McLaren until 2020, and will also be continuing to feature Jenson Button as part of its recently introduced sponsoring of rebranded ‘Boris Bikes’ in London.

Shares fall SHARES in major mining firm Anglo American have fallen by more than 8 per cent, after the company announced it would be forced to sell large parts of its business and reduce its workforce by nearly two-thirds. The changes will see the number of employees drop by 85,000, from 135,000 to 50,000. The group has been forced to restructure following ongoing drops in commodity prices which have drastically reduced profits.

Number of Paris visitors falls AIR FRANCE-KLM has said that the Paris attacks led to a €50 million drop in revenues as trips were cancelled. The group said the attacks ‘significantly impacted’ traffic to and from Paris. Ryanair said it had cut fares in response to a dip

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$ 8.73 $ 14.25 $ 23.75 $ 31.48 $ 3.79 $ 5.40 $ 12.03 $ 34.02 $ 24.61 $ 7.10 $ 23.43

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Most Declined United Development Funding IV Lantheus Holdings, Inc. AccuShares Spot CBOE VIX Down Shares Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. Daily Inverse VIX ST ETN Velocityshares ProQR Therapeutics N.V. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Ingles Markets, Incorporated Vanguard Natural Resources LLC Erickson Incorporated Connecture, Inc.

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PETROL PRICES: Could drop by Christmas if retailers pass on savings from lower crude oil prices.

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THE price of petrol in the UK should drop to £1 a litre by Christmas if retailers ‘do the right thing’ by passing on savings from the lower crude oil prices, the RAC predicts. RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “All we need is for the supermarkets to do the right thing and embrace the season of goodwill by passing on those savings at the pump to make Christmas that much cheaper for everyone.” Just recently, the price of Brent crude oil dropped to its lowest rate since 2009, and now stands at around $40 a barrel. The RAC believe that this should equate to a 3p per litre drop in petrol prices at the pump, bringing the average price

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down to £1.03. However, many forecourts may choose to be more competitive. “We are still some way off the average price of unleaded reaching the £1 a litre mark but this will be a big step in the right direction,” he added. According to reports from the BBC, supermarkets Tesco and Asda ran a three-day 99.7p a litre petrol campaign last month, and have currently cut petrol prices by 2p per litre, while Sainsbury’s said it would cut prices by ‘up to 2p’. Mr Williams also said: “If retailers don’t pass on the savings quickly, they will be giving themselves an unpopular Christmas boost to profits by pocketing the extra margin when they should really be passing this on to their customers instead.”

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TOLL ROADS: Normally managed by commercial companies.

Spanish policy not in line with EU By John Smith IT has been remarked on by the European Commission that Spanish economic policy, with regards to investment into the Alta Velocidad Española (high speed trains) and toll motorways, is not in accordance with EU policy or expectation. The European Commission requires that the state should not make unrecoverable investments in any major infrastructure developments, and in particular it does not believe that the AVE will ever generate sufficient income to recover the investment that the government has placed in it. Toll motorways, although generally owned by the government, are normally managed by commercial companies who charge an agreed amount which may increase during busy periods such as Christmas, although the cost of building of the 16,583 kilometres of motorways may eventually be covered.

FORMER British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has taken up a role on an advisory panel at global investment management firm Pimco, as part of a five person group described by the company as ‘worldrenowned experts on economic and political issues’. The other members include a former US Federal Reserve chairman, retired former president of the European Central Bank and a former member of the Singapore Investment Corporation, who clearly have a pedigree that Mr Brown who earned a degree in history cannot emulate, although he was Chancellor of the Exchequer. A spokesman for Mr Brown said he was taking on ‘a minor advisory role’, and would not financially benefit and added: “Any money goes to the office of Gordon and Sarah Brown to support their charitable and public service work.” Many will remember that Mr Brown sold the majority of Britain’s gold reserves to raise funds at around £250 (€350) per ounce and then watched the price of gold soar to more than £1,000 (€1,400) an ounce before becoming Prime Minister and leading Labour to election defeat. Pimco, which is owned by German asset manager Allianz, administers about $1.47 trillion (€1.34 trillion) of assets for its clients.

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Berlin-based company to offer new smartphone bank in Spain THERE is a new concept in banking which was launched in Germany in January of 2015 and is now to be offered in Spain by Berlin-based company Number26, which operates through smartphones and without any need for a customer to visit a bank even to open the account. According to Number26, it is able to offer a more convenient option in European countries where the technology and infrastructures are outdated and hidebound by bureaucracy. New customers can sign up for an account within eight minutes, using a video chat function to verify their identity, there is no need to go to a physical bank and there aren’t even any forms to complete. As a Spanish customer, your account will be held in Germany by what is effectively a German bank and accounts are protected by the German Deposit Protection Fund, so

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SMARTPHONE BANKING: A new and innovative, if somewhat ‘tekkie’ concept.

unless enormous amounts of money are invested with Number26, customer funds will be safe. Account holders will receive a physical MasterCard and any transactions can be checked through an app which is suitable for Android and iOS mobile phones, although the account can also be accessed through a pc. There are no charges for opening the account nor are there fees to make a foreign transaction. The concept was created by young people who feel that because banks are generally run by those in their 50s and above, they do not understand the needs and expectations of younger generations. Their target market is in the 18 to 35 age group and they already have 80,000 users in Germany and Austria. For those who are interested in this innovative, if somewhat ‘tekkie’ new banking option, more information can be obtained from https://number26.eu/es/.

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CHRISTMAS A heartfelt message to our Costa family EURO WEEKLY NEWS will always strive to be there for our readers and advertisers SO this is Christmas, and it’s time for a special message to our readers and advertisers, the sleighs and jingle bells of our flourishing community here in Spain! You’ve made us feel part of a family, part of something greater than ourselves, and that’s what Christmas should be all about. Families are there to inspire, through the good times and the bad, and when you share Christmas with somebody, they become your family. We’ve had the pleasure of knowing some of the finest, most inspirational men and women on the Costa del Sol and beyond for nearly 20 years. People from all walks of life, from England, Scotland, Ireland, Lapland, Wales, Spain, from across Europe, and far-flung corners of the world. Adventurers, pioneers, workers, retirees,

all pillars of the community, and heroes to their friends, neighbours and colleagues. It’s not easy forging a new life in a different country, and it can be especially difficult over Christmas. We know that, which is why the Euro Weekly News will always strive to be there for our readers and advertisers, to follow your example of strength against the odds, of families born not of blood but of a deep love of our fellow human beings. Christmas is a time to show our gratitude to those who have been there for us, through thick and thin, and to repay that kindness, that love, by doing the same for the people around us. There will be those among you

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Bring Christmas back to its roots LET’S strive for the peace, harmony and love we’ve worked so hard to bring to these shores

So this is Christmas, On the Costa del Sol, Let’s enjoy the sunshine, And smash down that wall.

From Page 61 who will be having a tough time of it this year, through loss, bereavement, loneliness and pain, and if this local newspaper could have one Christmas wish, it would be that our readers keep supporting each another, the way you have supported us all these years. Let’s bring Christmas back to its roots. If together, we can bring a little seasonal cheer to just one person, show them that they’re not alone, well then we can show that there’s always something and someone worth fighting for. And that’s what we are in this community; we are fighters, not for ourselves, but for the peace, harmony and love we’ve worked so hard to bring to these shores.

From each and every one of us at the EWN family – Feliz Navidad!

And so this is Christmas, From the Euro Weekly News, Please forgive our song-writing, And pass Leapy more booze. A very Merry Christmas, Spent on the sand, Let’s all get together, Lend our neighbours a hand. And so this is Christmas, Remember we’re all one, One big expat family, Out here in the sun.

And so Happy Christmas, To all of our readers, We hope you’ll stay with us, Show us how to be leaders. A very Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year, Let’s hear it for Spain, All its warmth and its cheer. And so this is Christmas, And we’re all out of rhymes, So write in a letter, If you’ve got one that chimes. Merry Christmas everybody!

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Five things to get you in the mood IF you’re not yet in the mood to join in the festivities, these five things should help you get there. Make a festive dessert – whether you follow an intricate recipe for Yule log, or buy a ready-bake kit from the supermarket, baking a festive dessert is sure to get you in the mood. Watch a Christmas film – with Netflix now in Spain it has never been easier to watch a film. There’s a whole section dedicated to festive films, too. Listen to Christmas music – crack out the old favourites, and get singing. Make your own decorations – perfect activity for the entire family, and there are tons of tutorials on the internet. Treat yourself – whilst you’re out shopping for everyone else, don’t forget to buy yourself a gift.

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The magic of Christmas on the Costa del Sol EVERY town and city is festooned with colour and full of festive cheer By Steve Walsh WE are all aware that the Costa del Sol is the jewel of the Mediterranean and a number one destination for those sunny summer months, but equally, it takes great pride in its annual Christmas festivities. The old towns in Malaga and Marbella come alive with festive spirit at this time of year and are renowned by locals as the focal point of yuletide celebrations. In addition, the New Year’s celebrations of Coin are held to be the best in Spain.

SPECTACULAR: Lights in Malaga City.

The sound of jingle bells fills the old towns as people marvel at the magnificent Christmas decorations spanning the rooftops along the shopping avenues, which are truly a sight to behold. The fabulous light displays and Christmas trees infuse the hearts of locals and tourists alike as they shop and make merry in the beautifully decorated bars and restaurants of the town. But it’s not only the old towns that push the boat out at this time of year! If you take the time to venture out of the cities, you will discover that every town on the Costa del Sol is festooned with Christmas cheer.

Many events and occasions are planned and staged by all communities throughout the season, and no town or city is without a delightful ‘belen’ - Nativity scene - which is usually on display in public buildings and shops. Celebrations reach their peak on January 6, when the Three Kings traditionally bring children their Christmas presents to the town squares. Christmas offers all different kinds of events, experiences and shopping opportunities for us to enjoy, especially as many shops stay open on Sundays during December.

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with full access to everything that CostaJump’s trampolines have to offer. You can choose between several different Party Packages which will entitle you to a reserved party area where you can have snacks, sweets, drinks and cupcakes. It’s also perfect for groups/family events, offering the place to be where you can come together to jump and have fun. There is one group/family booking option for a minimum of five people (only available Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and not in holidays and free days). Available soon: COSTA FIT! These classes will be circuit based, assuring a good burn-off of calories in just one hour! CostaJump sessions start as low as €8 an hour, so we look forward to seeing you soon! Please see our advert on facing page.

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Benahavis Hills Country Club at Christmas RELAX, exercise and enjoy the best food in the area BUILT on a hill above the town of Benahavis, the Benahavis Hills Country Club caters to the owners of villas within its boundaries and local residents who want to enjoy a lifestyle, not just somewhere to exercise. The imposing building offers easy parking to members and a standard of service and finish which is truly second to none. It’s not just a place to exercise or relax it also has some of the very best food in the area through the Hills Café, which has been masterminded by Belgian chef Jean-François who has worked at top restaurants in Belgium and France. On Christmas Day, the café will be offering a tremendous value four-course set lunch at 2pm for just €65 per person and what’s more children 12 and under are free, provided that they are accompanied by an adult. The actual festivities start at 1.30pm with canapés and a glass of cava. The meal itself consists of Duck Foie Gras followed by half a lobster, Roast Turkey, chocolate Yule log, coffee, petit fours and mince pies. Wine, water and even IVA are included in the price, so it’s no surprise that you have to make a reservation as

vations are required and to book for either of these offers call 952 856 171 or email hillscafe@benahavishills.com. So many of us make a New Year’s resolution to get into shape and there are two very interesting options. There is a chance to buy a day pass for two before the end of Janu-

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ary and receive one free relaxing massage. Alternatively, sign up for annual membership before the end of February 2016 and get an incredible 50 per cent discount from the monthly subscription for the entire year! Words just don’t do justice to the club and its facilities, you really need to visit the website www.benahavishills.com to see for yourself all that is offered. Please see advert on facing page.

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For wining and dining, you’ll be spoilt for choice... fireworks, and the musical stylings of Mark Connor for €195. Call 952 814 529. Alexander Tihonov, shutterstock

Alhaurin Animals in Distress charity lunch On Christmas Day, dine at Los Cabales restaurant, with live entertainment from Len Hunter: €39.90, with a percentage going to the charity, includes dinner, half a bottle of wine, and mince pie. Doors open at 1.30pm. Call 626 942 427 to book. Andalucia Ballroom Enjoy a six-course banquet, complete with champagne, canapés, and wine. Event features live music from Peet Rothwell and his big ban d , c o v e r i n g M ic h ae l Bublé’s greatest hits: €320pp. Call 952 820 900 for more information.

Sea Grill Spend New Year dining on a sixcourse feast, prepared by executive chef Thomas Stork, in cosy candlelight and an elegent ambience. After dinner, guests can party in the Suite nightclub until the early hours. €250pp, drinks not included. Call 952 820 900 to book.

Bing Asian Fusion Bar and Restaurant On December 25 and 26 partake of a four-course dining experience for € 24.90 . T h e n , o n New Ye a r ’s E v e d i n e to live music; evening complete with party bag, lucky grapes, and champagne at midnight. Adults €35 and for children €15. Call 952 470 218. Cibo Italiano Feast upon a five-course menu in Marbella for €59 at Christmas. New Year’s Eve Gala consists of five-course meal and price includes drinks, at €135. Children get a 25 per cent discount. Call 952 900 380. Collecting toys For the children in need within Marbella and Costa del Sol. Drop off new or used items, in good condition, in a box labelled boy or girl, at La Canasta Cafeteria, Marbella, until December 20, between 6-8pm.

Santorini Fuengirola On Christmas Day enjoy a sevencourse traditional English roast dinner for €35pp. The New Year ’s Eve celebration includes canapés, three-course dinner, part y pack and t r adi t i onal l ucky grapes for €45. Call 687 112 996 for enquiries.

ALL DRESSED UP: Nuestra Senora del Rosario in Fuengirola. FESTIVE FAVOURITE: Hot chestnuts sold by street vendors.

La Despensa Christmas lunch menu boasting Italian and Mediterranean cuis in e. P ric e in c lu d e s w e lc ome cocktail, three-course meal and live music from Frankie Valentine: €38pp. Call 952 837 470. Lux Mundi Christmas Lunch For singles or couples who will be spending Christmas alone, on December 18 dine with those in a similar position: €12 for a threecourse lunch. Contact Marta or Inma on 952 474 840 to book.

Mesón Peppers Five-course Christmas lunch me nu w ith unlimite d w ine for €35. New Year’s Eve Gala fivec ours e dinne r a nd unlimite d wine: €35. Call 952 476 547. Nativity scene Malaga University Sports service has assembled a charity Nativity scene at Teatinos Campus with the aim of collecting food for the Spanish Red Cross. Open Monday–Friday, 9am-10pm, and Saturday/Sunday, 10am-2pm.

NYE Motown Show On New Year’s Eve, dine in style with a three-course meal at Route 66 Marbella. Complete with music from Frankie B, open bar, and champagne. €15 pp. To book call 951 13 63 33. Ristorante Regina Marbella Christmas Day celebrations include an evening dinner, dance and a performance by N ikki Rae f or €69. Bring in the New Year w ith dinner,

Uni Restaurant Enjoy a six-course Nikkei cuisine gala dinner, in a trendy ambience with surprise performers and drinks included. After dinner, guests can dance the night away to DJs and live performers. Open until 6am. €295pp. Call 952 820 900 for more information.

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Spanish Christmas traditions FROM bonfires, midnight mass, playing pranks and welcoming the Three Kings IN Spain, the Christmas holiday season is full of the usual seasonal festivities: Nativity scenes, Christmas markets and gift-giving. There are, however, a few traditions that aren’t common elsewhere. Hogueras (bonfires) is a tradition that originated long before Christmas itself. It is the observance of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, and the beginning of winter. Primarily seen in Granada and Jaen, Hogueras is characterised by people jumping over fires as a symbolic protection against illness. Many people attend La Misa del Gallo ( Mass of the Rooster), a midnight mass held on Christmas Eve. Carols are sung and are accompanied by traditional instruments such as the zambomba (seasonal drum), carraca, tambourine and guitar. Christmas dinner is normal-

THREE KINGS: Ring-shaped cake. ly eaten after midnight, and is a family feast that continues on into the early hours of the 25th. Christmas Day is generally spent at church, feasts, and other places of merrymaking. December 28 is Dia de los

Santos Inocentes (Day of the Innocent Saints), which originally commemorated the young victims of the massacre ordered by Herod. This day is celebrated in a similar way to

April Fool’s in other cultures, so watch out for pranksters!

On January 6th, the 12th night after Christmas, Epiphany is held. Fiesta de los Tres Reyes Mages celebrates the story of the Three Magic Kings, or the Wise Men who bestowed gifts upon Baby Jesus. Although Santa, or Papá Noel, has become a popular figure, in Spanish culture it is traditionally the Three Kings who bring gifts in the secret of night. On Boxing Day, children write letters to the Kings asking for toys and presents, and on the eve of Epiphany, they place their shoes on their doorsteps, balconies, or under the tree, to be filled with presents. Typically, a Roscón de Reyes (ring-shaped cake) is eaten at breakfast and parades are held in various cities where sweets and cakes are distributed to the children.

Royal Christmas Wishes MUCH like the British Royals, last week, the Spanish Royal Family released their official Christmas card for 2015, and the two youngest members of the family graced the cover. Princesses Leonor and Sofia, the daughters of King Felipe and Queen Letizia, are pictured on the front of the card, hugging, with matching plaits and beaming smiles. They signed their names and official titles inside, underneath their parents’ signatures and a special message that reads: “Every day we have reason to find hope and peace in our hearts. We hope that the goodwill of Christmas will always light our way.”

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for a king. The shop is a delight to visit. Glorious scents and warm colours enthral you as browse through the festive gifts and elegant displays of All Things Wine. Only superlative quality accessories and accoutrements, perfectly designed and reasonably priced are good enough for their customers, and as you would expect from the Danes… that’s exactly what they have! With over 500 labels and expert

guidance in choosing the right one, a plethora of perfect gifts for him and her, customised personal gift hampers and box sets, great special offers and a delivery service, why on earth would you trust anyone else to ensure your perfect Christmas when you have Birdie Vinos, probably the best wine shop in the world! Please see our advert on facing page.

A time for great celebrations COSTA has a scene to suit everyone

CHEERS!: Eat, drink and be merry. By Steve Walsh AFTER a busy summer, Christmas time on the Costa del Sol is a time to relax, recharge, and celebrate. Whether you wish to take it easy and use the holiday season to wind down in peace, or get caught up in the spirit of the festivities and party hard, there is bound to be a per-

fect scene for you somewhere on the coast with some spectacular things to see and do. The holidays in Spain are not only about spending time with family and friends and enjoying the traditional spiritual meaning of the season, but are also a time for celebrating the year and seeing it out in style with a party season packed with fun

and pleasure. While it’s true that a lot of restaurateurs choose to close their doors for winter, there are many that do remain open, often creating menus with a special Christmas flavour. Why not have a look through our Social Scene pages in this edition to find out the best places in and around town.

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Enjoy drinking at Christmas time By Marcus Hopkins CHEAP drink in Spain together with holidays and the fun of the festive season really is the time to be merry. To stay happy though, it might be worth taking a few steps to ensure that you and the ones you love keep healthy and safe. Be aware of how much you’re drinking. How many does it take to enjoy yourself? Probably less than you think. Being merry is much more fun than crawling around the toile t f l o o r. Ha v e a few mo re an d y o u might become a burden on the Spanish health system or your family. Be a wa r e o f y o u r b eh av io u r to o . If friends say you’ve had too many, believe them! Yes, drink to enjoy, but don’t drink to destroy. It can be far easier being fun and festive when you’re relatively sober than it can when you’re smashed. Let’s face it, most of us have probably said never again at some time in the past. But we are only human after all. Do be more aware of the need for personal safety at this time of year. Drinking

A Xmas lunch for AID ANIMALS IN DISTRESS, a charity based in Coin looks after abandoned dogs and cats and arranges their rehoming, often abroad but the cost of caring for the animals, having them prepared for their EU passports and transporting them together with a volunteer is extremely expensive. There is always a need for funds which is why they have arranged for a fantastic Christmas lunch at Las Cabales where for just €39.90 guests can enjoy a full three course turkey lunch including a welcome drink and half a bottle of wine per person whilst listening to soul classics by Len Hunter. Tickets from the AID shop in Alhaurin el Grande or by calling 626 942 427. Proceedings start at 1.30pm on December 25.

SIMPLE STEPS: To keep you and your loved ones happy, healthy and safe.

far too much is all too easy and cheap, but that ease and fun can be a trap that leads

to personal harm, physical attack or worse. Look out for each other, you and your

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Name-calling in Spain and fines By Antonio Flores Lawyer LLM (Essex) Reg. Nº 4712 I.C.A. Málaga E-mail: aflores@lawbird.com Homepage: http://belegal.com/blog-by-antonio-flores www.lawbird.com

EMPLOYING threatening, abusive or insulting language against a person can be a costly exercise if we are taken to Court. Repetitive use of this language, specific circumstances in which it is hurled (private or public) and choice of words will aggravate the outcome. But how do Courts evaluate the seriousness of the name-calling and more to the point, what are the words that will secure a fine, or even a conviction, if reported to the Courts

and/or Police? The Spanish Criminal Code, for obvious reasons, has not compiled a list of offending language but has left it to the general public and society to quantify its demeaning potential. And the Courts speak for society in this respect. Let’s see what they say: Cordoba Court: passed a €60 fine for calling someone conceited, manipulating, blackmailer, arrogant and a bumpkin. Ciudad Real Court: €900 for sticking up notices in strategic points of a village with the following wording: Juan the crook, Juan the swindler, Juan the thief. He claims poverty and buys himself a new car.

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THE festive season is a time to be merry but make sure you look after yourself and the people around you

Supreme Court: fined a policewoman €1,600 and ordered payment of €6,000 in moral damages for calling a colleague a ‘family tradition whore that has secured promotions thanks to her leg-spreading skills.’ Supreme Court: fined three regular guests attending a Telecinco gossip show to pay €120,000 to a celebrity for hurling the following abuse: ‘two-faced, embittered, clown, coward, swindler, clumsy, son of a bitch, daft, lacking in class, pork parents deliver swines (Spanish saying), villager, illiterate, silly cow, hustler.’ The size of the compensation was in proportion to the prime time exposure enjoyed by the show.

friends. Don’t let too much alcohol make you more vulnerable to someone spiking your drink. On a different point, don’t forget that for many, alcohol can be a depressant. For some, this is an emotional time of year. If a friend wants only an orange juice then buy them just an orange juice. Don’t force your wishes to get drunk onto them. You don’t know what may be going on in their mind. You know not to drink and drive. Yet every year at this time peoples’ careers are shattered because they thought they could drive home just the once. Until of course, they’re stopped and charged, or worse still, they kill someone. Make sure none of this happens to you or anyone you’re out with. If you’re a real friend, you’ll never let anyone do anything so stupid. Party safely and have fun. Have a great time and create a Christmas you’ll treasure forever. Gauge your drinking. Judge the situation. Keep a sober eye open to look after the people you are with. Have a great, safe and happy Christmas.

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Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks A to Z The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Paul The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Ghosthunters: On Icy Trails 8:45am The Top Ten Show 2015 9:00am Extraterrestrial 10:45am Kill the Messenger 12:45pm The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 2:30pm Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 3:00pm Ghosthunters: On Icy Trails 4:45pm Focus An experienced con artist gets thrown for a loop when a former flame walks back into his life. 6:45pm In the Heart of the Sea: Special 7:15pm The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 9:00pm Kill the Messenger 11:00pm Focus 1:00am Bad Asses on the Bayou 2:30am Extraterrestrial 4:15am Bad Asses on the Bayou 5:45am The Top Ten Show 2015

THURSDAY TV

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

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE SmackDown! Cricket's Greatest Big Bash League Cricket Specials Cricket Specials Cricket Specials Cricket's Greatest Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Premier League 100 Club Fantasy Football Club Highlights Premier League 100 Club Premier League Football Gold Football Gold Barclays Premier League World Premier League Fantasy Football Club Highlights Barclays Premier League World Football Barclays Premier League World La Liga Show 2015 Football Gold

7:00am Graham Taylor Interviews Denis Law 8:00am Sporting Rivalries 8:30am Time of Our Lives 9:30am Time of Our Lives 10:30am Gary Newbon Interviewing Tanni Grey-Thompson 11:30am Sporting Rivalries 12:00pm Racing News 12:30pm How the 2015 ICC World Cup Was Won 2:30pm Sky Sports Originals 3:30pm Cricket's Greatest 4:00pm Cricket's Greatest 4:30pm Cricket's Greatest 5:00pm Cricket's Greatest 6:00pm Sky Sports Originals 7:00pm Sporting Greats 7:30pm World Darts Champ's Preview 8:00pm World Darts Championship 12:00am Darts Gold 12:15am Darts Gold 12:30am World Pool Masters 1:30am Barclays Premier League World 2:00am Sporting Rivalries 2:30am Time of Our Lives 3:30am Time of Our Lives

OPINION & COMMENT

17 - 23 December 2015 / Costa del Sol

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A woman’s place is in the home THE PILL has totally confused the female of our species LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT HI girls, you’re really going to hate Leapy this week. Omitting his views on homosexuals, I actually believe many of the somewhat odious Tyson Fury’s views are quite correct. The latest world heavyweight boxing champion took the opportunity of his new status to release a whole tirade of his opinions on our lifestyle and traditions. I thought his views on free speech were particularly articulate. After all, if without retribution, you can praise women for being successful in the world of previously male-dominated professions, then you should be able to state that in your opinion a woman’s place is in the home. Why not? As I stated recently, I think the advent of the pill has totally confused the female of our species. Almost overnight it gave women the opportunity to pick and choose their sexual ad-

UPSETTING THE EQUILIBRIUM: The pill has a lot to answer for. ventures. Suddenly penis envy went out of the window and they all had the same freedom to come and go as the male sex; and boy has that upset the equilibrium. (Far too many examples to include here!)

Well of course it has. It’s completely against nature, that’s why. Since the age of the cave-dweller it is generally the male who, far better equipped physically, has been the hunter.

The female, also well equipped for her calling, has been the homemaker and nurturer of the offspring. It is actually the perfect recipe for a successful relationship. There’s nothing detrimental in being a housewife. It is the most taxing of professions, demanding a whole range of practical and emotional expertise. The two sides complement themselves perfectly. Show me a marriage that has happily endured for years and nine out of 10 will be a par t ner shi p based on t r adi t i onal values. To my mind the female ‘liberation’ instigated by the pill has been an unmitigated disaster for the ladies. Egged on by the women’s libbers it has destroyed all previous boundaries and sent the female of the species careering off i nt o so m any di ff er ent aspect s of physical and emotional turmoil they may find it impossible to ever recover. Keep the faith Love Leapy Leapylee2002@gmail.com

E W N 17 - 23 December 2015 / Costa del Sol

11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Oxford Street Revealed 12:45pm Family Finders 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm The Doctor Blake Mysteries 4:10pm Escape to the Country 4:40pm Home Comforts at Christmas 5:25pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Citizen Khan 10:00pm Have I Got News for You 10:30pm Peter Kay's Car Share 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show 12:20am Josh

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Great British Menu Victoria Derbyshire BBC News The Daily Politics Britain's First Photo Album The Great British Bake Off The Great Antiques Map of Britain The World's Most Photographed Wogan: The Best of Bargain Hunt Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two Tom Kerridge Cooks Christmas Mary Berry's Absolute Christmas Favourites Mastermind An Island Parish: Falklands Alex Polizzi: Hire Our

10:00pm Heroes 11:00pm The Clare Balding Show 11:30pm Newsnight 12:05am Artificial Intelligence: AI

8:00pm World's Craziest Fools 8:30pm Don't Tell the Bride 9:30pm Sherlock 11:00pm EastEnders 11:30pm Russell Howard's Good News Extra 12:15am American Dad! 12:40am American Dad! 1:00am Family Guy 1:25am Family Guy 1:45am Rent a Cop 2:15am Josh 2:45am Russell Howard's Good News Extra 3:30am Cuckoo

8:30pm Andrea Chenier From the Royal Opera House 10:35pm Sounds of the Eighties 11:00pm Queen: From Rags to Rhapsody 12:00am Queen: The Legendary 1975 Concert

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7:00am Countdown 7:45am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 11:00am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm Jamie's Best Ever Christmas 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Kirstie's Homemade Christmas 2:05pm Celebrity Come Dine with Me Christmas Special 3:10pm Deal or No Deal 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Posh Pawnbrokers 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm TFI Friday 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm Alan Carr: Chatty Man 12:05am First Dates 1:05am Rude Tube

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Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Bananas in Pajamas Toot the Tiny Tugboat Christmas with the Wright Stuff The Perfect Holiday 5 News Lunchtime Neighbours Mrs Miracle 2: Miracle in Manhattan Help for the Holidays 5 News at 5 Neighbours 5 News Tonight Ultimate Strongman Masters World Championships 2015 Ice Road Truckers Con Air Caught on Camera Super Casino The Dog Rescuers at Christmas

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Rude(Ish) Tube Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks A to Z The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Taken The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Bodyshockers

FRIDAY TV

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

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show with Text Santa 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder for Text Santa 4:00pm 1000 Heartbeats for Text Santa 5:00pm Tipping Point for Text Santa 6:00pm The Chase for Text Santa 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Text Santa Christmas Jumper Day 12:05am ITV News 12:55am The Best Bits 2:10am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA

7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:25am Psych 8:10am Emmerdale 8:40am Emmerdale 9:10am Coronation Street 9:40am The Cube 10:40am Psych 11:35am Catchphrase 12:15pm Take Me Out 1:30pm Emmerdale 2:00pm Emmerdale 2:30pm Coronation Street 3:00pm Catchphrase 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm Judge Rinder 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Bourne Identity 12:25am The Nutty Professor 2:20am The Vampire Diaries 3:10am Teleshopping

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Movies Now George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Where the Heart is Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Emmy nominated reality courtroom series, presided over by outspoken family court judge. A Touch of Frost Heartbeat Wycliffe Where the Heart is In Loving Memory On the Buses George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Midsomer Murders Wycliffe Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express Where the Heart is Judge Judy Judge Judy

7:00am The Big Match Revisited 7:50am The Professionals 8:45am Minder 9:50am Alias Smith and Jones 10:55am Pawn Stars 11:25am Pawn Stars 11:50am The Professionals 12:50pm Kojak 1:55pm Minder 3:00pm Pawn Stars 3:30pm Pawn Stars 3:55pm Pawn Stars 4:25pm Pawn Stars 4:50pm Alias Smith and Jones 6:00pm The Professionals 7:00pm Kojak 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm Storage Wars Texas 9:30pm Storage Wars Texas 10:00pm Police Academy 12:05am 6 Bullets 2:25am Minder 3:15am Nitro Circus 3:40am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:00am Teleshopping

9:00am Predator 11:00am Captain America: The Winter Soldier 1:20pm Taken 3 3:20pm The Matrix 5:40pm Captain America: The Winter Soldier 8:00pm Taken 3 10:00pm The Matrix 12:30am RoboCop 2:30am The Top Ten Show 2015

8:40am Monkey Business 10:20am Romy and Michele's High School Reunion 11:55am Elf 1:40pm A Million Ways to Die in the West 3:40pm My Big Fat Greek Wedding 5:20pm Stir Crazy 7:15pm Be Kind Rewind 9:00pm A Million Ways to Die in the West 11:00pm Elf 12:45am The Opposite Sex

7:00am The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 8:45am Bad Asses on the Bayou 10:15am The Marine 4: Moving Target 12:00pm Dino Time 1:30pm The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 3:15pm Chappie 5:30pm Cinderella 7:30pm Dino Time 9:00pm Cinderella Lavish, live-action retelling of the classic fairytale. Fantasy drama. 11:00pm Chappie 1:15am The Marine 4: Moving Target 3:00am Bad Asses on the Bayou 4:30am Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 5:00am Dino Time Three kids travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs.

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Main Event Barclays Premier League World Premier League 100 Club Premier League Barclays Premier League World Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Premier League 100 Club Premier League La Liga Show 2015 Football Gold Football Gold World Darts Championship La Liga Show 2015 Game Changers The Fantasy Football Club Football The Fantasy Football Club Football Gold

Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Big Bash League Cricket Premier League 100 Club Premier League Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Premier League 100 Club La Liga Show 2015 Premier League 100 Club Premier League Sporting Greats Sporting Greats Sporting Rivalries Sporting Rivalries World Darts Championship Darts Gold Sporting Heroes Sporting Heroes Michael Holding Interviewing Sir Michael Stoute

E W N 17 - 23 December 2015 / Costa del Sol

7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen 12:30pm Home Comforts at Christmas 1:00pm BBC News 1:10pm Football Focus 1:55pm Sports Personality The Final 12 2:55pm The Muppets 4:30pm The Hunt 5:30pm Final Score 6:25pm BBC News 6:35pm BBC London News 7:35pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:00pm Casualty 9:50pm The National Lottery Live 10:00pm Strictly Come Dancing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the second half of the Strictly Come Dancing 2015 final. 11:10pm BBC News 11:30pm Match of the Day 12:55am The Apprentice 1:55am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:00am Race to Super Bowl 50 7:50am Homes Under the Hammer 8:45am Natural World 9:45am Underdog 11:00am Bridge to Terabithia 12:30pm Escape to the Country 1:00pm Best Christmas Bakes Ever 1:45pm The Bishop's Wife 3:30pm Splash 5:10pm Flog It! 6:00pm Dad's Army 7:35pm The Perfect Morecambe and Wise Christmas Special 8:05pm Japan: Earth's Enchanted Island 9:05pm Porridge 9:50pm Rudolf Nureyev Dance to Freedom 11:20pm QI XL 12:05am James Brown: Mr Dynamite 1:45am Soulboy 3:05am This is BBC Two

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7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:55am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:20pm Scorpion 1:15pm You've Been Framed! 2:15pm Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium 4:10pm Santa Baby 6:00pm Merry Christmas Mr Bean 6:35pm Ella Enchanted 8:25pm The Nightmare Before Christmas 10:00pm The Bourne Supremacy 12:10am Celebrity Juice 1:10am Through the Keyhole 2:15am Tricked The hilarious hidden camera magic show returns for a brand new third series. 3:10am Viral Tap 3:45am Baby Mama 5:25am The Almost Impossible Gameshow Game show with hilarious commentary from Irish comedy duo The Rubberbandits.

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Oddbods Sooty Super 4 Mr. Bean Mr. Bean The Aquabats! Super Show! Thunderbirds are Go Jessie Murder, She Wrote The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV News and Weather The Mirror Crack'd Celebrity Squares Doc Martin Midsomer Murders ITV News London ITV News and Weather Keep it in the Family Christmas Special The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey The Jonathan Ross Show ITV News and Weather Notting Hill

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Don't Tell the Bride Top Gear Enemy of the State Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy The Mighty Boosh The Mighty Boosh The Mighty Boosh The Mighty Boosh Great Movie Mistakes V: Revenge of the Fifth 4:30am Bad Education

8:00pm Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World 9:00pm The Golden Age of Steam Railways 10:00pm The Bridge 11:00pm The Bridge 12:00am 10 Things You Didn't Know About Earthquakes

7:00am Movies Now 7:10am George and Mildred 7:35am Where the Heart is 8:30am Where the Heart is 9:25am A Touch of Frost 11:35am Wycliffe 12:50pm Swallows and Amazons 2:40pm By Royal Appointment 3:50pm The Queen 5:55pm Columbo 7:55pm Rosemary and Thyme 9:00pm Housewife 49 11:00pm Lewis 1:05am A Touch of Frost 3:10am Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express All-star adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel set on the Orient Express. 5:20am Wycliffe Shattered from the brutal attempt on his life, Wycliffe reassesses his future.

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7:15am Great Ethiopian Run 2015 8:10am Survival of the Fittest Powered by the AllNew Renault Kadjar 8:35am Snowman Triathlon 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am The Morning Line 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm The Big Bang Theory 12:30pm The Big Bang Theory 1:00pm The Simpsons 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm The Simpsons 2:30pm Channel 4 Racing 5:00pm Channel 4 News 5:10pm The Simpsons 5:40pm The Simpsons 6:10pm Arthur Christmas 8:00pm The World's Weirdest Weather 9:00pm Star Trek 11:30pm Watchmen 2:30am TFI Friday 3:55am Hollyoaks Omnibus

7:00am 7:45am 8:40am 9:40am 10:15am 10:45am 11:15am 11:40am 12:05pm 12:35pm 1:05pm 1:35pm 2:05pm 2:35pm 3:05pm 5:20pm 6:20pm 7:00pm 9:30pm 11:15pm 1:20am 3:15am 5:20am

Ax Men Motorsport UK Bundesliga World Rugby 7s Series Highlights Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Jeremiah Johnson Fifth Gear Formula E: Sound of the Future FIA Formula E Championship Live Jackie Chan's First Strike Rambo III Police Academy Quadrophenia Minder

8:10am 8:25am 8:35am 8:50am 9:10am 9:30am 9:45am 9:55am 10:30am 12:30pm 2:20pm 4:30pm 6:10pm 7:55pm 8:55pm 9:55pm 10:00pm 11:30pm 12:55am

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SATURDAY TV

Paw Patrol Little Princess Pip Ahoy! Blaze and the Monster Machines Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Wanda and the Alien Toby's Travelling Circus Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Saturday Show A Country Christmas Story This Christmas Christmas Angel A Boyfriend for Christmas Crackers About Christmas Michael Buble's Christmas Songbook 5 News Weekend Football League Tonight Britain's Favourite Abba Songs ABBA: Live in Concert

7:00am Melissa and Joey 7:25am How I Met Your Mother 7:45am How I Met Your Mother 8:05am Baby Daddy 8:35am Baby Daddy 9:00am The Goldbergs 9:30am The Goldbergs 10:00am Made in Chelsea 11:00am Couples Come Dine with Me 12:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 1:00pm The Goldbergs 1:30pm The Goldbergs 2:00pm The Big Bang Theory 2:30pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events 6:00pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm The Inbetweeners Movie 12:00am The Inbetweeners Top Ten Moments 1:00am The Inbetweeners 1:35am The Inbetweeners 2:10am The Inbetweeners

7:00am Football Gold 7:30am Football Gold 8:00am Premier League 100 Club 8:30am Barclays Premier League Review 9:00am Game Changers 9:30am Barclays Premier League Review 10:00am The Fantasy Football Club 11:00am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm Football 3:45pm Sky Sports Boxing Gold 2013 4:00pm Sky Sports Boxing Gold 2013 6:00pm Ford Saturday Night Football 9:00pm SNF: Game of the Day 11:00pm SNF: Match Choice 12:30am SNF: Match Choice 2:00am NFL New York Jets visit the Dallas Cowboys at the AT&T Stadium in week 15 of the NFL. 5:30am Bpl Legends

Spider-Man 2 Cloverfield The Terminator Spider-Man Spider-Man 2 Spider-Man 3 The Terminator Cloverfield Commando Ride Along Volcano: Fire on the Mountain

7:00am The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 8:45am Bad Asses on the Bayou 10:15am The Marine 4: Moving Target 12:00pm Dino Time 1:30pm The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 3:15pm Chappie 5:30pm Cinderella 7:30pm Dino Time 9:00pm Cinderella 11:00pm Chappie 1:15am The Marine 4: Moving Target 3:00am Bad Asses on the Bayou 4:30am Transformers: Age of Extinction Special Alex Zane chats to the cast of the latest instalment in the hit action franchise. 5:00am Dino Time Three kids travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs.

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7:10am Revenge of the Pink Panther 8:55am Doctor Dolittle 10:30am Doctor Dolittle 2 12:05pm The Wedding Ringer 1:50pm The Interview 3:45pm Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 5:35pm Three Amigos! 7:20pm Big Daddy 9:00pm The Wedding Ringer 10:45pm The Interview 12:40am Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

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Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Big Bash League Cricket Cricket's Greatest World Darts Championship Cricket Sporting Greats Sporting Greats World Darts Championship Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Big Bash League Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Series profiling some of the greatest cricketers of all time. Cricket's Greatest Series profiling some of the greatest cricketers of all time.

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7:00am Breakfast 8:35am Match of the Day 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Fern Britton Meets... 12:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:00pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:15pm Rise of the Guardians 3:40pm Merry Madagascar 4:05pm Toy Story 3 5:45pm Christmas Big Sing 6:25pm BBC News 6:40pm BBC London News 6:50pm Countryfile 7:50pm Sports Personality of the Year 2015 10:00pm The Apprentice 12:00am BBC News 12:20am BBC London News 12:30am Have I Got a Bit More News for You 1:10am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather forecast. 1:15am BBC News

7:15am Big Dreams Small Spaces 8:15am Countryfile 9:15am An Island Parish: Falklands 9:45am Beavers Behaving Badly 10:45am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:15pm Simply Nigella 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm Hi-De-Hi! 2:45pm Equestrian 5:30pm Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em 6:20pm Flog It! 7:25pm The Good Life 7:50pm University Challenge 8:20pm To the Manor Born 9:20pm Safe Haven 11:10pm Live at the Apollo 11:55pm Family Guy 12:15am The Javone Prince Show 12:45am Country Strife 1:15am Special Forces Ultimate Hell Week 2:15am Special Forces Ultimate Hell Week 3:15am Countryfile 4:15am Holby City

9:00am The Aquabats! Super Show! 9:30am Dc Comics: Batman Beleaguered 10:00am Jessie 10:25am FIA Formula e Championship Highlights 11:20am The Jeremy Kyle Show 12:20pm ITV News and Weather 12:25pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 1:30pm The Unforgettable Dick Emery 2:00pm Doc Martin 4:00pm Midsomer Murders 6:00pm Tipping Point for Text Santa 7:00pm ITV News London 7:15pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm Jekyll and Hyde 8:30pm The Sound of Music Live 11:05pm ITV News and Weather 11:20pm Love Actually 1:45am Jackpot247

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Christmas Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:35am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:20am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:45pm Keep it in the Family Christmas Special 1:50pm You've Been Framed! 2:20pm Peter Pan 4:30pm Beethoven's Christmas Adventure 6:20pm Catchphrase 7:25pm The X Factor Winner's Story 2015 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm You've Been Framed! 10:00pm The Bourne Ultimatum 12:15am Celebrity Juice 1:00am Release the Hounds 2:05am Tricked 3:00am Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant 4:50am Educating Joey Essex 5:40am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records

8:00pm 8:10pm 9:30pm 10:30pm 11:35pm 12:15am 1:00am 1:25am 1:45am 2:15am 2:40am 3:10am 3:40am 4:10am

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First Flight G-Force Don't Tell the Bride Top Gear Russell Howard's Good News Extra Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! Josh The Mighty Boosh The Mighty Boosh The Mighty Boosh The Mighty Boosh Great Movie Mistakes V

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8:00pm Blood and Gold: The Making of Spain with Simon Sebag Montefiore 9:00pm Westminster Abbey 10:00pm Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark 11:30pm Nina Simone and Me with Laura Mvula 12:00am Bruce Springsteen 12:55am Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

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7:00am Swallows and Amazons 8:35am Heartbeat 9:35am Heartbeat 10:40am Foyle's War 12:50pm Columbo 2:50pm Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 4:55pm Clash of the Santas 6:55pm Michael BublĂŠ: Home for Christmas 8:30pm Lewis 10:30pm Inspector Morse 12:45am A Touch of Frost 2:50am Wycliffe 3:45am On the Buses Sitcom about a chirpy bus driver and his conductor pal. 4:10am ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 4:40am Emmerdale Omnibus Diane sees a familiar face at the hospital. A terrified Kerry prepares for surgery.

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SUNDAY TV

King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Sunday Brunch The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hachi: A Dog's Tale The Addams Family Channel 4 News Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Home Alone Bear Goes Wild with Barack Obama Homeland Gogglebox Four Christmases Airplane! Alan Carr: Chatty Man The Undateables Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed

7:45am Tickety Toc 7:55am Zack and Quack 8:05am Roobarb and Custard Too 8:15am Make Way for Noddy 8:25am Paw Patrol 8:40am Little Princess 8:50am Pip Ahoy! 9:05am Blaze and the Monster Machines 9:30am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:45am Wanda and the Alien 9:55am Toby's Travelling Circus 10:10am Jelly Jamm 10:30am LazyTown 10:55am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:30am Football League Tonight 1:00pm Surf's Up 2:35pm The Christmas Switch 4:20pm Christmas in the City 6:05pm Pinocchio 7:45pm 5 News Weekend 7:50pm Hellboy II: The Golden Army 10:00pm War of the Worlds 12:10am Britain's Favourite Christmas Songs

7:00am Melissa and Joey 7:20am How I Met Your Mother 7:40am How I Met Your Mother 8:05am Baby Daddy 8:35am Baby Daddy 9:00am Melissa and Joey 9:30am Melissa and Joey 9:55am Made in Chelsea 11:00am Hollyoaks Omnibus 1:30pm Couples Come Dine with Me 2:35pm Couples Come Dine with Me 3:35pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:30pm The Big Bang Theory 5:00pm The Big Bang Theory 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory 5:55pm The Big Bang Theory 6:25pm The Big Bang Theory 6:55pm The Big Bang Theory 7:25pm The Twilight Saga: New Moon 10:00pm The Inbetweeners 2 12:00am The Inbetweeners Go Global 1:05am The Inbetweeners 1:40am The Inbetweeners

7:00am SNF: Match Choice 8:30am SNF: Match Choice 10:00am The Sunday Supplement 11:30am Goals on Sunday 1:30pm Ford Super Sunday 4:30pm Ford Super Sunday 7:30pm World Darts Championship 12:00am Big Bash League 12:30am Big Bash League 1:00am Premier League 1:30am Premier League 100 Club 2:00am Ford Football Special 3:30am Premier League 100 Club 4:00am Premier League 4:30am Cricket's Greatest 5:00am Cricket's Greatest Series profiling some of the greatest cricketers of all time. 5:30am Cricket's Greatest Series profiling some of the greatest cricketers of all time.

Ax Men Ax Men Ax Men Fifth Gear Shed and Buried Shed and Buried The Car Chasers Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars No Name on the Bullet The Appaloosa Ice Cold in Alex The Chase: Celebrity Special The Interpreter Thriller. Tin Cup Spider ITV4 Nightscreen Text-based information service. Minder Drama series about the shady dealings of a loveable rogue and his reluctant sidekick.

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7:00am The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 8:45am Bad Asses on the Bayou 10:15am The Marine 4: Moving Target 12:00pm The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 1:45pm Dino Time 3:15pm Chappie 5:30pm Cinderella 7:30pm Dino Time 9:00pm Cinderella 11:00pm Chappie 1:15am The Marine 4: Moving Target 3:00am Bad Asses on the Bayou Two ageing vigilantes team up and head to Louisiana to track down a kidnapped friend. 4:30am Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 5:00am Dino Time

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Batman Superman Returns Batman Begins Batman Batman Returns Batman Forever Batman Begins Superman Returns Batman Returns Batman Forever

Three Amigos! The Pink Panther The Waterboy Dumb and Dumber To There's Something About Mary City Slickers Me, Myself and Irene The Cable Guy Dumb and Dumber To There's Something About Mary Caddyshack Idiocracy The Castle

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Big Bash League Big Bash League Football Gold Football Gold Cricket's Greatest Football Spanish Football Gold Sky Scholars A profile of Sky Academy Sports Scholar Jess Judd. Spanish Football Gold Football Football action from Spain's La Liga. NFL: Dwight Freeney Interview NFL Action from week 15 of the NFL. NFL Action from week 15 of the NFL. NFL Football Gold

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Wanted Down Under Revisited 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Oxford Street Revealed 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Raiders of the Lost Ark 4:35pm The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper 4:50pm Shrek 2 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm Cue the Queen: Celebrating the Christmas Speech 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Miranda 10:00pm The John Bishop Christmas Show 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News 11:40pm Match of the Day 2

9:05am Family Finders 9:35am This Wild Life 10:35am Flight of the Navigator 12:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure 1:00pm The Great Pottery Throw Down 2:00pm Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em 2:45pm The Polar Bear Family and Me 3:45pm Coast 4:45pm Perry and Croft: Made in Britain 5:15pm Alaska: Earth's Frozen Kingdom 6:15pm The Great British Bake Off Christmas Masterclass 7:15pm Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger! 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Only Connect 10:00pm Gorilla Family and Me 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:35pm Russell Howard's Good News 12:05am The Javone Prince Show 12:35am Country Strife

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7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:20am You've Been Framed! 7:50am Emmerdale 8:20am Coronation Street 8:50am The Corrie Years 9:20am The Cube 10:20am The X Factor Winner's Story 2015 11:20am Beethoven 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:40pm Coronation Street 2:10pm You've Been Framed! 2:40pm All Star Family Fortunes 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm Judge Rinder for Text Santa 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Holiday 12:45am Celebrity Juice

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Dino Dan Sooty Super 4 Good Morning Britain Lorraine Rebound Pick Me! Big Star's Little Star Tipping Point ITV Lunchtime News 1000 Heartbeats for Text Santa Midsomer Murders The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street The Making of the Sound of Music Live Coronation Street BAFTA Celebrates Downton Abbey ITV News at Ten and Weather Music and Lyrics Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show

8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:00pm Reggie Yates' Extreme UK 11:00pm EastEnders 12:00am American Dad! 12:25am American Dad! 12:45am Family Guy 1:10am Family Guy 1:30am Reggie Yates' Extreme UK 2:30am Bad Education 3:00am Josh 3:30am Josh 4:00am Reggie Yates' Extreme UK

9:00pm John Craven's Newsround 9:10pm Blue Peter 9:35pm Grange Hill 10:00pm From Andy Pandy to Zebedee: The Golden Age of Children's Television 11:00pm Top of the Pops 12:00am Mumbai High: The Musical

7:00am On the Buses 7:25am Wycliffe 8:20am The Baby and the Battleship 10:20am Clash of the Santas 12:05pm Inspector Morse 2:25pm Heidi 4:45pm Death Becomes Her 6:40pm Inspector Morse 9:00pm Foyle's War 11:00pm Endeavour Crime drama series about the young Detective Constable Endeavour Morse. 1:05am Death Becomes Her Black comedy. When a novelist loses her man to a former friend, she ends up in a psychiatric hospital. 3:05am If I Had You A thriller set against the landscape of the Peak District. 4:45am Inspector Morse

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7:10am How I Met Your Mother 7:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25am Frasier 8:50am Frasier 9:20am Frasier 9:50am The Big Bang Theory 10:20am The Big Bang Theory 10:50am Magic in the Water 12:50pm White Christmas 3:10pm Deal or No Deal 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Posh Pawnbrokers 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Food Unwrapped at Christmas 10:00pm The Rich Kids of Instagram 11:00pm Fargo 12:10am Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 1:55am Airplane II: The Sequel 3:25am Josh Widdicombe: And Another Thing

7:00am The Big Match Revisited 7:50am The Professionals 8:40am Minder 9:45am Alias Smith and Jones 10:50am Pawn Stars 11:20am Pawn Stars 11:50am Goodwood Classic Cars 12:50pm Kojak 1:55pm Minder 3:00pm Pawn Stars 3:30pm Pawn Stars 3:55pm The Professionals 4:55pm Alias Smith and Jones 5:55pm The 'Burbs 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm Storage Wars New York 9:30pm Storage Wars New York 10:00pm Dirty Harry 12:05am Bundesliga 1:10am The Big Lebowski 3:30am TT 2015 4:20am TT 2015 5:15am Minder

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Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Bananas in Pajamas Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Mr. Men Show Abominable Christmas James and the Giant

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The Mindy Project The Bear Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Little Wolf's Book of Badness How I Met Your Mother Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory Made in Chelsea Scream Queens Gogglebox Gogglebox The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

11:35am Peach 1:05pm Jack and the Beanstalk 2:50pm The Borrowers 4:30pm The Family Man 7:00pm Kids' Hospital at Christmas Revisited 7:55pm World's Strongest Man 2015 9:00pm Chris Tarrant on the Polar Express 10:00pm All New Shocking Moments in Pop 2 1:00am Autopsy: The Last Hours of Amy Winehouse

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7:00am The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 8:45am The Marine 4: Moving Target 10:30am Bad Asses on the Bayou Two ageing vigilantes team up and head to Louisiana to track down a kidnapped friend. 12:00pm Dino Time 1:30pm The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 3:15pm Cinderella 5:15pm Chappie 7:30pm Dino Time 9:00pm Cinderella 11:00pm Chappie 1:15am The Marine 4: Moving Target 3:00am Bad Asses on the Bayou 4:30am A Million Ways to Die in the West Special 5:00am Dino Time

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Spectre: Special Aftermath Cellular Saving Private Ryan Fury Guardians of the Galaxy Saving Private Ryan Fury Guardians of the Galaxy Training Day

1:10pm Sex Tape 2:55pm Balls of Fury 4:30pm The Good Dinosaur: Special 5:00pm Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 7:05pm The Devil Wears Prada 9:00pm Sex Tape 10:40pm The Longest Yard 12:35am Ali G Indahouse 2:05am Better Living Through Chemistry

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Sporting Rivalries Sporting Rivalries Goals on Sunday Premier League NFL Highlights NFL Highlights NFL Highlights NFL Highlights NFL Highlights NFL Highlights Cricket Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Action from day four of the second Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Seddon Park. World Darts Championship Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Ford Monday Night Football Football League Goals SPFL Round Up Football's Greatest II

E W N 17 - 23 December 2015 / Costa del Sol

7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Wanted Down Under Revisited 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Oxford Street Revealed 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 4:35pm Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos 4:50pm Shrek The Third 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm Celebrity Mastermind 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Luther 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Take That on Tour 12:35am Mrs. Brown's Boys 1:05am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:10am BBC News

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Dino Dan Dino Dan Sooty Super 4 Good Morning Britain Lorraine Rebound Pick Me! Big Star's Little Star Off Their Rockers Celebrity Squares ITV Lunchtime News Judge Rinder Liar Liar The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Tonight Midsomer Murders ITV News at Ten and Weather The Jonathan Ross Show Jonathan welcomes Star Wars and Indiana Jones star Harrison Ford to the studio. Mickey Blue Eyes Jackpot247

8:35am Home Comforts at Christmas 9:20am This Wild Life 9:50am Simply Nigella 10:20am Tintin and the Golden Fleece 12:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure 1:00pm The Great Pottery Throw Down 2:00pm Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em 2:45pm The Polar Bear Family and Me 3:45pm Coast 4:45pm Perry and Croft: Made in Britain 5:15pm Alaska: Earth's Frozen Kingdom 6:15pm Money for Nothing 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Back in Time for Christmas 8:30pm University Challenge 9:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00pm We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Alpha Papa 12:55am The Javone Prince Show 1:25am Race to Super Bowl 50

7:10am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:30am You've Been Framed! 7:55am Emmerdale 8:20am Coronation Street 8:50am Coronation Street 9:20am The Cube 10:15am 1000 Heartbeats for Text Santa 11:20am Beethoven's 2nd 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:40pm Coronation Street 2:10pm Coronation Street 2:40pm All Star Family Fortunes 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 7:30pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:50pm Take Me Out 10:00pm Love Actually 12:45am Celebrity Juice 1:45am Two and a Half Men 2:15am The Vampire Diaries 3:05am Tricked 4:00am The Office Xmas Party

8:00pm Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon 8:15pm Kung Fu Panda Holiday 8:35pm Kung Fu Panda 10:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 11:00pm EastEnders 11:30pm Rent a Cop 12:00am Family Guy 12:45am Family Guy 1:05am Family Guy 1:30am Rent a Cop 2:00am Don't Tell the Bride 3:00am Reggie Yates' Extreme UK 4:00am Don't Tell the Bride 5:00am This is BBC Three

8:30pm The Fir Tree 9:00pm Swarm: Nature's Incredible Invasions 10:00pm Blood and Gold: The Making of Spain with Simon Sebag Montefiore 11:00pm 10 Things You Didn't Know About Avalanches 12:00am The Third Man

7:00am Movies Now 7:10am In Loving Memory 7:35am The Secret of My Succe$s 9:30am Clash of the Santas 11:30am The Best of Benny Hill 1:15pm The Royal 2:20pm Heidi 4:20pm Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles 6:40pm Inspector Morse 9:00pm Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs 9:30pm Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs 10:00pm Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs 10:30pm Vicious 11:00pm Endeavour Crime drama series about the young Detective Constable Endeavour Morse. 1:00am Wycliffe 2:45am Lewis Feature-length drama following on from the Inspector Morse series. 4:30am Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express

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7:20am How I Met Your Mother 7:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:35am Frasier 9:55am The Big Bang Theory 10:25am The Big Bang Theory 10:55am The Big Bang Theory 11:20am Space Chimps 12:55pm The Simpsons 1:25pm Five Children and It 3:10pm Deal or No Deal Double Trouble: Christmas Leftovers 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Posh Pawnbrokers 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm How the Rich Live Longer 10:00pm The Supervet at Christmas 11:00pm That's So Last Century 12:00am The Children Who Beat Ebola 1:00am Rewind the Christmas Hits 2:30am Shakespeare in Love 4:35am Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners

7:00am Football's Greatest: George Best 7:15am The Big Match Revisited 8:05am The Professionals 8:55am Minder 10:00am Alias Smith and Jones 11:05am TT 2015 12:05pm TT 2015 1:05pm The Professionals 2:10pm Minder 3:15pm Pawn Stars 3:40pm Pawn Stars 4:10pm The Appaloosa 6:15pm Gunsmoke 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:25pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 10:00pm Coogan's Bluff 12:05am First Blood 2:10am Death Wish 5: The Face of Death 3:55am Nitro Circus 4:15am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:25am TT 2015 5:15am TT 2015

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Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Bananas in Pajamas Toot the Tiny Tugboat World's Strongest Man 2015 Ice Road Truckers The Flight Before Christmas The Elf That Rescued Christmas The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey The Secret Garden A Primary School Nativity World's Strongest Man 2015 The Dog Rescuers Christmas Special with Alan Davies Michael Buble's Christmas 2015 Greatest Ever Christmas Movies Crackers About Christmas

7:00am The Mindy Project 7:20am Little Wolf's Book of Badness 7:50am Charmed 8:35am Charmed 9:30am Hollyoaks 10:00am Famous Fred 10:35am How I Met Your Mother 11:00am Melissa and Joey 11:35am Melissa and Joey 12:00pm Charmed 1:00pm Charmed 2:00pm How I Met Your Mother 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm Melissa and Joey 5:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 6:00pm How I Met Your Mother 6:30pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Tattoo Fixers 11:00pm Tripped 11:55pm The Big Bang Theory 12:55am Rude Tube Christmas Cracker 2014

The Anomaly Armageddon Charlie's Angels Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle Transformers: Age of Extinction Rush Hour 2 Armageddon Transformers: Age of Extinction Rush Hour 2

7:00am The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 8:45am Bad Asses on the Bayou 10:15am The Marine 4: Moving Target 12:00pm Dino Time Three kids travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs. 1:30pm Chappie 3:45pm The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water SpongeBob and the gang leap into action when a pirate steals the secret recipe for Krabby Patties. 5:30pm Cinderella 7:30pm Dino Time 9:00pm Cinderella 11:00pm Chappie 1:15am The Marine 4: Moving Target 3:00am Bad Asses on the Bayou 4:30am Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 5:00am Dino Time

7:05am Curse of the Pink Panther 9:00am Johnny English 10:40am A Million Ways to Die in the West 1:00pm Anger Management 2:50pm Doctor Dolittle 4:20pm Doctor Dolittle 2 5:50pm Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 7:30pm Johnny English 9:00pm A Million Ways to Die in the West 11:20pm About Last Night 1:10am Anger Management 3:05am Lake Placid

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E W N 17 - 23 December 2015 / Costa del Sol

7:00am Breakfast 10:15am David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul 11:15am Cue the Queen: Celebrating the Christmas Speech 12:15pm Eat Well for Less at Christmas 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 4:40pm Donkey's Caroling Christmas-Tacular 4:50pm Shrek Forever After 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm Celebrity Mastermind 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Snow Chick 10:30pm Boomers 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Peter Kay's Car Share 12:05am Mrs. Brown's Boys 12:35am Meet the Fockers 2:25am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:55am Oxford Street Revealed 8:40am Home Comforts at Christmas 9:25am This Wild Life 9:55am Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 10:25am Short Circuit 12:00pm Equestrian 1:00pm The Great Pottery Throw Down 2:00pm Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? 2:45pm The Polar Bear Family and Me 3:45pm Coast 4:45pm Perry and Croft: Made in Britain 5:15pm Alaska: Earth's Frozen Kingdom 6:15pm Money for Nothing 7:00pm Back in Time for Christmas 8:00pm Gorilla Family and Me 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm MasterChef: The Professionals 10:30pm Christmas Shopping Fever: John Lewis and the Retail Race 11:30pm Goodness Gracious Me - India Special 2015 12:00am Top of the Pops 2

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7:00am Christmas Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:20am You've Been Framed! 7:50am Emmerdale 8:20am The X Factor Winner's Story 2015 9:20am The Cube 10:20am I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! Coming Out 11:20am The Flintstones 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:40pm You've Been Framed! 2:40pm All Star Family Fortunes 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm Catchphrase 8:00pm Uncle Buck 10:00pm Pampered Pooches: Hollywood 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 12:05am The Bourne Identity 2:20am Release the Hounds 3:15am Tricked 4:00am The Office Xmas Party 4:50am Educating Joey Essex

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Dino Dan Dino Dan Sooty Super 4 Good Morning Britain Lorraine Rebound Pick Me! Catchphrase ITV Lunchtime News Bean The Sound of Music Live The Chase for Text Santa ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street All Star Mr and Mrs Prey ITV News at Ten and Weather Bridget Jones's Diary Jackpot247 Ejector Seat ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

8:00pm The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper 8:10pm The Gruffalo 8:35pm Madagascar 10:00pm Live at the Apollo 10:30pm Live at the Apollo 11:00pm EastEnders 11:30pm Cuckoo 12:00am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:05am Family Guy 1:30am Live at the Apollo 2:00am Live at the Apollo 2:30am Cuckoo 3:00am Rent a Cop

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Children Talking The Lady Vanishes Rome's Invisible City Detectorists Christmas Special Queen: From Rags to Rhapsody BBC: The Secret Files Bright Lights, Brilliant Minds: A Tale of Three Cities Rock 'n' Roll Britannia

7:00am Movies Now 7:10am George and Mildred 7:35am Wycliffe 8:40am Inspector Morse 11:00am Where the Heart is 12:35pm Rising Damp Classic sitcom about a miserly landlord. 1:05pm A Christmas Carol A modern take on Charles Dickens's classic novel. 2:40pm Goodnight Mister Tom 4:50pm A Touch of Frost 6:55pm Goodbye, Mr. Chips 9:00pm Mamma Mia! Exuberant musical based on the hit stage show featuring the music of ABBA. 11:05pm Endeavour Crime drama series about the young Detective Constable Endeavour Morse. 1:05am Goodnight Mister Tom 3:10am A Touch of Frost 4:55am Inspector Morse

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7:25am Small Animal Hospital 8:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:35am Rugrats the Movie 10:00am The Big Bang Theory 10:30am The Big Bang Theory 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back 1:00pm The Simpsons 1:30pm Aliens in the Attic 3:10pm Deal or No Deal 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Posh Pawnbrokers 6:00pm Celebrity Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm Toy Story of Terror 9:00pm Posh Pawn at Christmas 10:00pm 24 Hours in A and E 11:00pm Toast of London 11:30pm Father Ted 12:35am Father Ted 1:05am Father Ted 1:35am Best Before 2:00am The IT Crowd 2:55am The IT Crowd 3:25am The IT Crowd 3:50am The IT Crowd

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Football's Greatest The Professionals Minder Alias Smith and Jones British Touring Car Championship 2015 Review The Professionals Minder Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Rawhide Years Death of a Gunfighter British Superbike Championship Review Show Fifth Gear Jackie Chan's First Strike Rumble in the Bronx Rambo: First Blood Part II The Fog ITV4 Nightscreen Text-based information service. Alias Smith and Jones American comedy drama series about two likeable outlaws.

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Famous quote

This week

MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

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Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. Dalai Lama

in history 218 BC - Punic War: Hannibal’s Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Roman Republic 283 - St Gaius begins his reign as Catholic Pope 1154 - King Henry II of England is crowned 1192 - Richard the Lionheart is captured in Vienna 1538 - Pope Paul II excommunicates King Henry VIII of England 1620 - 103 Mayflower pilgrims from England land at Plymouth Rock 1799 - America’s first president George Washington’s body interred at Mount Vernon 1843 - ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens is published and 6,000 copies are sold 1882 - First string of Christmas tree lights created by Thomas Edison 1888 - Vincent van Gogh cuts off his left ear with a razor, and sends it to a prostitute 1892 - Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet ‘Nutcracker Suite’ premieres 1903 - Orville Wright achieves the first sustained motorised aircraft flight 1917 - Soviet security force (forerunner to the KGB,) ‘Cheka’ is formed after decree by Lenin 1941 - Adolf Hitler takes complete command of German Army 1956 - Martin Luther King and others sit in the new integrated bus 1957 - Elvis Presley given draft notice to join US Army for National Service 1960 - Frank Sinatra’s first session with Reprise Records (Ring-A-DingDing) 1965 - ‘Doctor Zhivago’ starring Omar Sharif and Julie Christie premieres in NYC 1965 - Great Britain sets national maximum road speed at 70 miles per hour 1966 - Britain’s favourite rock n roll TV show ‘Ready Steady Go’ airs last programme 1972 - US begins its heaviest bombing of North Vietnam

Women’s wit

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We’ve begun to long for the pitter-patter of little feet - so we bought a dog. Well, it’s cheaper, and you get more feet.” Rita Rudner

World of English

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The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert. Since there is no time like present, he thought it was time to present the present.

‘ NO MORE CALLS - FAR TOO BUSY CREATING THE CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE! ´

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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

CLOUDY MAX 21C, MIN 13C MAX MIN

21 12 C 19 12 S 19 11 S

Mon - 19 12 S Tues - 18 11 S Wed - 19 11 C

CLOUDY MAX 21C, MIN 13C MAX MIN

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23 13 S 22 13 S 22 12 S

Mon - 21 13 S Tues - 21 12 S Wed - 21 12 Cl

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17 9 C 18 11 S 17 11 C S Sun,

21 12 C 22 13 Cl 19 11 Cl

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Mon - 18 8 Sh Tues - 18 9 Cl Wed - 18 9 Cl

Madrid

CLOUDY MAX 18C, MIN 9C MAX MIN

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Mon - 17 9 C Tues - 18 8 S Wed - 18 9 S Cl Clear,

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Fog,

24 13 Cl 21 12 S 20 11 S

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20 8 C 19 8 S 19 7 Cl

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17 5 C 18 6 S 17 6 S C Cloudy,

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Sh Showers,

CLOUDY MAX 25C, MIN 11C MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

26 9 S 24 9 S 22 9 C Sn Snow,

UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

UK THUNDERBALL

IRISH LOTTO

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LA PRIMITIVA

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

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Mallorca

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CLOUDY MAX 22C, MIN 10C

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21 13 Cl 20 12 S 19 12 C

Bilbao

Almeria TODAY:

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Malaga

CLOUDY MAX 21C, MIN 13C

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From BAFTA award-winning director Asif Kapadia (SENNA), AMY tells the incredible story of six-time Grammy winner Amy Winehouse in her own words. Featuring extensive unseen archive footage and previously unheard tracks, this strikingly modern, moving and vital film shines a light on the world we live in, in a way that very few can. A once-in-a-generation talent, Amy Winehouse was a musician that captured the world’s attention. A pure jazz artist in the most authentic sense, she wrote and sung from the heart using her musical gifts to analyse her own problems.

Alejandro Sanz, December 18, Singer Alejandro Sanchez Pizarro, better known by his stage name Alejandro Sanz is a Spanish singer, songwriter and musician who has sold over 25 million albums worldwide.

Pope Francis I, December 17, Religious Leader, 79 Argentinian religious leader who became Pope when he took over from Benedict XVI in March 2013 and has become well known for his lack of pomp, walking and talking with people in the street. Richard Hammond, December 19, TV Presenter, 46 Broadcast journalist, writer, and entertainer who co-hosted Top Gear with James May and Jeremy Clarkson on the BBC before the show was taken off the air. Is now filming a new series based on the same concept for Amazon. Uri Geller, December 20, Magician, 69 Psychic and magician known for his trademark mental spoon-bending feats as well as stopping clocks and watches by thought alone. Chris Evert, December 21, Tennis Player, 61 Chris Evert is a former World No 1 professional tennis player from the United States who won 18 Grand Slam singles championships and three doubles titles. Known for her rivalry with Martina Navratilova. Noel Edmonds, December 22, DJ and TV Host, 67 Former Radio 1 DJ and television presenter who hosted Deal or No Deal and Are You Smarter Than a Ten Year Old as well as Noel’s House Party and numerous other entertainment shows. Carla Bruni, December 23, Former Supermodel, 48 Italian born singer and supermodel who found additional fame by marrying ex-French president Nicolas Sarkozy in 2008.

Just Joking

Unscramble the name of a famous film (three words): FACE A REAL RAINBOW

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 (CENTRE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

ASTUTE BEATEN BILLET CAREEN CENTRE (10) CHALET CHASTE CLOSER CREAKY EVENTS

HOLLOW LETTER LINGUA QUAVER RUSSET SHRIFT STRAIN STRICT SULFUR

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Thirst 2 Mortal 3 Gorgon 4 Lambda 5 Reason 6 Frenzy 7 Feeble 8 Cringe 9 Derail 10 Friend 11 Screen 12 Redial 13 Versus 14 Walrus 15 Violin 16 Around 17 Herald 18 Prison 19 Adores

YOUR STARS CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Contact with a less than ideal situation makes you realise just how lucky you are. It has been clear that the weeks are changeable and your situation at the moment far from settled. Pity those whose day-to-day life is completely predictable. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) This being a family oriented month, much of it may be spent getting together with relatives and going over old times. Perhaps you are compiling a photo album for older members of the family or vice versa. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) An exciting invitation may set tongues wagging and make a loved one jealous. You, meanwhile, are quite bemused by the whole thing. What comes out of this week is that you are of considerable value to others. The mere thought of you not being around sends ripples through your social circle. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Being asked to take on a new and demanding task this week may see you wishing that you had been less visible. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) An interest in technology is not

SAGITTARIUS

(November 23 - December 21)

Sometimes, you find it hard to do things just for the pure enjoyment of it. Realise that not everything has to have a purpose or a profit. Look round this week and seek out something that will please your senses and bring a smile to your lips. something new to you. What is great, though, is that the penny has suddenly dropped. This week sees you understanding more and wanting to know more. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) An urge to get moving must mean that the new year is round the corner. Certainly, you are questioning where you want to be in the months ahead. A house move or work placement may be on your mind. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Be aware that not everyone is willing to work as hard as you. When approached by someone wanting you to trust them, be sure of their motives. Do what you feel is right but remain firmly in control, especially financially. It may not be the time to make a particular move, although others think that it is. There’s no problem with discussing things and talking them through.

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When I was young, I used to eat a lot because my parents told me that fat kids are harder to kidnap.

Unscramble the name of a British journalist, newsreader and television presenter: OUR CAB FINE

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CALL ME A CAB All the answers begin with the letters CAB 1. In the UK, Canada and other Commonwealth countries, what name is given to the committee of senior government ministers responsible for controlling government policy? 2. In the US, what name is given to a car on a freight train, usually the last car on the train, for use of the train crew? 3. The 1972 film version of which musical, starring Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles, Michael York as Brian Roberts and Joel Grey as the Emcee, featured the songs Wilkommen and The Money Song? 4. What name is often applied to an, often secret, clique that seeks power usually through intrigue? 5. What was the name of the Italian explorer who led the English expedition in 1497 that discovered the mainland of North America and explored the coast from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland? 6. Which British politician was the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills from 2010 to 2015 and the MP for Twickenham from 1997 until losing his seat in the 2015 election? 7. Which esoteric theosophy of rabbinical origin based on the Hebrew Scriptures was developed between the seventh and 18th centuries? 8. Which line of copyrighted soft sculpture dolls was created by 21-year-old American art student Xavier Roberts in 1978? They were originally called Little People and were ‘adopted’ rather than ‘sold’ and each came with its own adoption paper and birth certificate. 9. Which small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage had two seats and a folding hood? Not a lot of people know that… the real name of the American jazz singer and bandleader Cab Calloway was Cabell Calloway III 1. CABINET, 2. CABOOSE, 3. CABARET, 4. CABAL, 5. John CABOT (Giovanni CABOTO), 6. Vince CABLE, 7. CABBALAH, CABALA or CABBALA (can also be spelt KABBALAH and QABBALAH), 8. CABBAGE PATCH KIDS, 9. CABRIOLET

The Amy Winehouse story

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) Social demands are made, but try to shuffle them to the weekend. Be diplomatic or someone close could become irritated. Keep an eye on the small print because something fundamental may have changed in a long-standing arrangement. Suddenly, at the weekend, you are thrust into the limelight.

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 T) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TARGET:

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Be aware that leopards do not change their spots, they merely hide them. Those who demand your trust need a cool checking out and don't be afraid to say ‘no’ as and when necessary. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Career and home are in disharmony but a bit of compromise soon sorts things out. You don’t like playing the ‘bad guy,’ but honesty is also important to you. Speaking your mind can be liberating although, initially, you may see it as a nuisance and embarrassing. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Someone with a larger-than-life imagination makes you smile but that was not their intention. Try to be diplomatic and steer them in a different direction. Some feelings of loneliness will not be assuaged by working more. Perhaps it is time to consider taking on a pet or giving a current pet more attention.

Average: 5 Good: 7 Very good: 10 Excellent: 12

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION abed abet abut bade band bane bate batt baud bead bean beat beau been beet bend bene bent beta bunt butt daub debt tabu tuba tube bated beaut butte debut tubed batted batten beaten betted bunted butane butene butted debate abetted abutted battened DEBUTANTE

A HEAD FULL OF DREAMS Coldplay NOT many albums in recent memory have suffered from more saddening advance publicity than Coldplay’s A Head Full of Dreams. It’s the seventh studio album by the slick British rock band, and was released on December 4, 2015 by Parlophone. Frontman Chris Martin hinted at the style of the album by saying the band was trying to make something colourful and uplifting, He also stated that it would something to “shuffle your feet2 to. Buy it, try it, fly it! You won’t be disappointed.

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Crossword

Enjoy filling in the following puzzles and check the answers in next week’s edition

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

CRYPTIC

Quick

Cryptic

Across: 1 Chelsea, 5 Smile, 8 Phone, 9 Sellers, 10 Demitasse, 12 Ran, 13 Paltry, 14 Strafe, 17 Rod, 18 Prevalent, 20 Travail, 21 Swain, 23 Scale, 24 Setters.

Across 1 Long John gets medal for second place (6) 4 Non-believers keeping a grand in cooking pots (6) 9 Hates having to change in a hurry (5) 10 I am sane, suffering loss of memory (7) 11 Mice and fish at sea are trouble (8) 12 Temptation found in Cuba, Italy and France (4) 14 Points to Rene being calm (6) 16 Prevents the desert crumbling (6) 19 Spots rook next to tree (4) 20 Unbelievers present at robberies (8) 23 Pull a face, seeing depressing card (7) 24 Have the same opinion as eager drunk (5) 25 Bears damaged lid? Yes (6) 26 Dislike of French examination (6)

Down: 1 Coped, 2 Ego, 3 Sweater, 4 Assess, 5 Solve, 6 Inebriate, 7 Essence, 11 Melodrama, 13 Pirates, 15 Transit, 16 Realms, 18 Place, 19 Tunis, 22 Aye.

QUICK Across:

Down 1 Plots get revolutionary leader in a terrible mess (7) 2 Registers mediaeval tournaments (5) 3 The plane might be a Jumbo (8) 5 Nora Batty, flower of Italy! (4) 6 Quiet, it’s made from sausage (7) 7 Tin found in street is barely sufficient (5) 8 Broken heads in the underworld (5) 13 Damaged ears need the evening air (8)

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15 Delay concerning impish chap right away (7) 17 Have doubts about American political leader in religious order (7) 18 It’s metal crime, reportedly (5) 19 Stone outside good school (5) 21 Start court proceedings (5) 22 African money from Brandenburg (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 19 represents P and 26 represents Z, so fill in P every time the figure 19 appears and Z every time the figure 26 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Flexible water pipe (4) 3 Very unpleasant (8) 9 Contracts (7) 10 Gets healthy again (5) 11 Changes for the better (12) 13 Modulation of the voice (6) 15 Free from harm or evil (6) 17 In spite of that (12) 20 Similar (5) 21 Gambling money on (7) 22 Qualified for by right according to law (8) 23 Requests information about (4)

Down 1 Infirmary (8) 2 Small fragment (5) 4 Not tired (6) 5 Accomplishments (12) 6 Excessively agitated (7) 7 Most recent (4) 8 Formal public statement (12) 12 Communications (8) 14 Pharmacy (7) 16 Firm and dependable (6) 18 Departs (5) 19 Create (4)

1 Designs, 5 Tales, 8 Examine, 9 Stars, 10 Steep, 11 Dislike, 12 Tested, 14 Ragged, 17 Arrange, 19 Tanks, 22 Tease, 23 Scatter, 24 Rests, 25 Satisfy. Down: 1 Dress, 2 Spare, 3 Glimpse, 4 Steady, 5 Tasks, 6 Leaving, 7 Suspend, 12 Tractor, 13 Screams, 15 Attract, 16 Messes, 18 Needs, 20 Notes, 21 Sorry.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across:

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

1 Sharks, 4 Arma, 8 Enemy, 9 Rinse, 10 Bee, 11 Trato, 12 Sacks, 15 Ace, 16 Traer, 18 Nurse, 19 Apio, 20 Espejo. Down: 1 Sheet, 2 Arena, 3 Keyboard, 5 Ron, 6 Axe, 7 Presents, 13 Carne, 14 Suelo, 16 Tia, 17 Ahi.

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 Tiendas (5) 3 Strawberry (fruit, plant) (5) 7 Pink (colour) (6) 9 Water (4) 10 Courgette (9) 13 Classroom (4) 14 Anchovy (salted, tinned) (6) 16 To open (5) 17 Goodbye (5)

Down 1 Seguro (convencido) (4) 2 Guisante (3) 4 Inglés (7) 5 Abbot (4) 6 To change (7) 8 Más pequeño (7) 11 Straw (agriculture) (4) 12 Orejas (4) 15 Bacalao (3)

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PRESIDENT Jack Ryan and his allies face a treacherous foe threatening to unleash chaos around the globe. . . When Russian President Valeri Volodin’s ambitions are foiled in Dagestan, he faces a difficult choice. The oligarchs who support him expect a constant flow of graft, but with energy prices cratering, the Russian economy sputters to a virtual halt. Unable to grow the Russian market at home, his hold on power relies on expansion abroad - a plan that has been thwarted by the United States in the past. books@euroweeklynews.com

WITH the launch of the new Star Wars film The Force Awakens, tomorrow, there is bound to be a brand new villain or two we will love to hate. However, before the new ‘Evil Ones’ take over the mantle of ‘Nastiest people in the Universe,’ we decided to take a look back over the last three decades of Star Wars wickedness to see if the new generation will be able to match up. They will have to go a long way to ‘Out Baddie’ some of these guys: 1 Darth Vader THE baddest of the bad, the evilest of the evil, Darth Vader was not only the first villain introduced in Star Wars, he is also the most dangerous in the universe. Just the sound of his breath makes his enemies quake. Anybody who would try to kill his own son, commands the powers of the dark side, can crush your windpipe with a flick of his fingers, and speaks like James Earl Jones makes him Number One for us. 2 Emperor Palpatine Palpatine, also known as Darth Sidious, is a Sith Lord of extraordinary power with great patience and cunning. Sidious is the evil that is right in front of you that you somehow can’t see. The man you think is a mentor, but is actually trying to destroy you. Not only was he responsible for the deaths of the majority of Jedi Knights, but he is also the man who turned a sweet little blonde haired boy into the darkest and most evil villain in the Universe. 3 Boba Fett There is no Star Wars villain cooler than Boba Fett. The Mandalorian warrior is known as one of the best bounty hunters in the galaxy. His cold blooded killing skills and total indifference to life and death make him a perfect tool for the likes of Jabba the Hutt and Darth Vader. 4 Grand Moff Tarkin Peter Cushing starred alongside Darth Vader as Tarkin in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. He was responsible for commanding the Empires forces and its most destructive weapon: the Death Star. It is Tarkin who killed millions of people without blinking an eye as he destroys Princess Leia’s homeland of Alderaan, and forces her to watch, as a means to pry the location of the rebel base from her. 5 Count Dooku Count Dooku, (played by Christopher Lee) also known as Darth Tyranus, is another

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Darth Vader. Sith Lord under the direction of Darth Sidious, and a talented Jedi Knight who was seduced by the dark side of the force. Dooku is a master of manipulation and a brutal warrior. He murdered his old friend SifoDyas in order to control the clone army. 6 General Grievous General Grievous is an ominous Star Wars villain. Part human (or in this case, Kaleesh) and part machine. As a Kaleesh warrior, Grievous was the epitome of a soldier until his transformation into a cyborg warrior made him a whole lot more. Throughout the Clone Wars, Grievous commands the droid army and is not only a cunning military strategist; he is also a dangerous warrior. Aided by his metal body, Grievous uses four lightsabers at once to ferociously and mercilessly attack his foes in battle. 7 Darth Maul The red skinned, red eyed and horned Darth Maul is a Sith Lord trained by none other than Darth Sidious. Maul is a master in the ways of the dark side and a talented assassin. He is also a master in the martial arts, (as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Ginn found out.) As if Maul’s scary physical appearance and ferocious fighting style isn’t enough, the proof of his pure evil is in the fact he killed children simply to get the

attention of the man he sought to kill. 8 Jabba The Hutt Jabba the Hutt is one giant slug you do not want to cross. Jabba is the gangster that put Han Solo (who was in carbonite at the time) up on his wall after he failed to repay a debt. The big, greasy loan shark runs a crime syndicate on Tatooine, and enjoys keeping slaves as pets… before feeding them to his giant Rancor for entertainment. 9 The Sand People Not so much an obvious evil but more like a cancerous plague, the sand people are scavengers with the combined traits of a pack of hyenas and the morals of a vulture. The natural cowards will prey on and kill anything they come across to either; eat it, sell it or destroy it. That’s evil! 10 Saarlac Maybe not classified as a ‘Bad Guy’ but certainly an evil entity, Sarlacc the pit monster possesses massive tendrils and teeth that spread out over the area of a huge pit. Lying in wait to drag in anything that moves, once captured, the victim is dragged into the sarlacc’s stomach to be digested. As Jabba tells us, “In his belly, you will find a new definition of pain and suffering as you are slowly digested over a… thousand years.”

Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

TARGET: Average: 33 Good: 43 Very good: 62 Excellent: 77

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION feet fore fores foes teen tier tiers brook brooks noes ores fief field feel felt roes reef reel rose role rook rooks errs elks jeer jeers prof prone pros prose pose poser poor pool spree spore spool spook sore sole sold slop left leer leers lees lore lores lose loser loop loose loosen looser look tees lops vole volt

Word Ladder WORK

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

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Answers:Cornerstones, Teetotal.

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Don’t let pain spiral out of control By Estelle Mitchell www.thebodyworksclinic.com ANOTHER beautiful December morning on the Costa del Sol and two women are going about their day. It’s the aftermath of Christmas and they have a lot on their minds. Although they haven’t met, both women are remarkably similar, coming from the same town back home, marrying their teenage loves and forging a new life in Spain with their families. Bursting with dreams and desires, they had set about their adventures with verve and energy and, though life had worked its magic in different ways, the world was at their feet. Today, however, even a stranger could see a big difference between the two. One was serenely enjoying the weather with the day under control.

HEALING: The Bodyworks Clinic. The other, well she hadn’t slept a wink, her nails were bitten and those wild eyes were desperately scanning the horizon for the next problem to unfold. So what happened? How can we explain such a drastic difference? After all it’s Christmas time and they’ve both been under immense pressure. You’ve got to go shopping for presents, there’s cards to send out,

so much food to buy, all your bills have skyrocketed, and everyone is expecting Christmas to magically materialise without lifting a finger. Pain. Stress. Migraines. These are physical problems that

can be brought on by a frantic mind. And like most problems, your life can change the second you realise there is something you can do about it. Our first lady realised that. She sought help and she discovered that, with the help of a real professional, she could identify the root causes of her pain. Most importantly she understood when it comes to your body, you cannot just dismiss pain as part and parcel of normal Christmas stress. She became empowered because she took action. She said yes to help and discovered that just around the corner, there was an expert clinic offering high quality natural treatment for all the pain. The Bodyworks Clinic is a unique institution with a team of dedicated specialists led by the renowned Estelle Mitchell. The clinic focuses on diagnosis and prevention of common but serious problems such as migraines, and physical pain in the neck, back and elsewhere. With a wide range of holistic treatments available, Estelle and her

fellow experts prefer a non-surgical, consultative approach. It is this passion for empathy and understanding that has brought The Bodyworks Clinic a powerful reputation for healing pains that had been given up on. Estelle knows that this success is built on an appreciation of the human nature of pain, and that the healing process often begins with the simple knowledge you are not alone. As the Consultant Physiotherapist at The Bodyworks Clinic, Estelle offers full consultations to anybody who is sick and tired of migraines, or any other physical pains, and simply wants them to stop. So if you are suffering from stress, pain, or headaches, don’t let it spiral out of control, pick up the phone and arrange a consultation with The Bodyworks Clinic. To make an appointment with Estelle at The Bodyworks Clinic call 952 883 151 or check out her blog for more information www.TheBodyworks Clinic.com/blog.

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. DEAR Doctor, Some strange red patches have appeared on my elbows and a friend who has psoriasis said it looks like that could be what they are. What is psoriasis and why does it appear? Psoriasis is a condition which mainly affects the skin characterised by the appearance of red scaly patches which can be itchy or painful. They often appear on elbows, knees, legs, back, scalp and hands and feet. The causes of psoriasis are still unknown although alterations in the immune system are believed to be behind it. Is it contagious? Can you catch it in a swimming pool? No it isn’t contagious, you won’t catch it at a swimming pool or anywhere else. My friend says her doctor has given her some injections. Are there any effective treatments? Nowadays there are many options to keep psoriasis under control including creams, ultra-

violet light, tablets and even intravenous medications for extreme cases. Do I need to see a dermatologist? Will I need tests? Dermatologists are skin experts and therefore are qualified to diagnose and treat this condition. Usually a simple examination is sufficient for diagnosis although sometimes a biopsy of an affected area may be ordered. Sometimes psoriasis can also affect joints. This requires joint evaluation and control by a specialist in Internal Medicine and a dermatologist. Is there a cure? So far no cure has been found but we have many different treatments to improve the condition. Sunlight and seawater are also very effective. Will my children get it too? Genetics are behind many medical conditions including psoriasis. There is a chance that sufferers’ children will inherit it.

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THE festive season is upon us once more, and we are generally going to eat and drink as much as we want. After all, isn’t that what Christmas is all about? The answer is yes, but is there a way of getting through the parties, mince pies and alcohol without completely sabotaging your body and all the hard work you have put into staying in shape? The answer once more is yes, but you will still have to be smart and apply more discipline to your choices when it comes to food and alcohol consumption. Food: Eat a nutritious Christmas meal complete with all trimmings rather than waste your calories on a tin of Roses. In my book there is nothing unhealthy in a Christmas dinner; you have meat, a mixed array of delicious vegetables, roast potatoes, stuffing and gravy. The body can utilise this healthy fuel and if you have a bigger portion than nor-

NUTRITION: Avoid sabotaging your health over the Christmas period. mal, you can walk it off later if need be. The hidden dangers are the chocolate gifts, rich desserts and festive pastries. Most have no nutritional value whatsoever and are full of unhealthy calories. Alcohol: Not to be the party pooper, but we know there is going to be a fair amount circulating your system. Be kind to your liver by making sensible choices. Spirits are probably the healthiest choice, providing you pay attention to the measures. Most spirits on their own tend to be a purer form of alcohol and lower in calories (average 98 per serving) compared to other drinks such as beer and

Fizzy drinks may cause heart problems BAD for adults as well as children WITH Jamie Oliver’s latest c a mpa ign to ge t c hildre n away from sugary and fizzy drinks, a doctor in Sweden te lls us tha t it’s not only c hildre n tha t s hould be taking care, but adults as well. Pe ople w ho re gula rly consume sodas or sweete ne d fruit drinks ma y ha ve a highe r ris k for heart failure, researchers report. In a recent study, lead author Susanna Larsson, an associate professor of epidemiology at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, tells us the study of Swedish men who drank two or more servings of sweetened beve ra ge s a da y ha d a 23 pe r

cent higher risk of suffering heart failure. “ Pe ople w ho re gula rly consume sweetened beverages should consider reducing the ir c ons umption to lower their risk of heart failure as well as obesity and type two diabetes and possibly other diseases," Larsson said. Sweetened drinks have been linked to strokes, diabetes and other health problems, but so far little attention ha s be e n pa id to the effects of excess sugar on he a rt he a lth, s a id D oc tor Christopher O’Connor, Director of the Heart Centre at Duke University School of M e dic ine a nd Editor-inChief of the journal JACC.

cider (average 160-200). Obviously a mixer would need to be a diet form. Wine: Try substituting your 125ml glass of white wine (average 85 cals) for a wine spritzer and half the alcohol and calories over the evening. Beer: Is the one that will give you the classic belly due to its high calorie content (average 225) so take your time with your pint, you have been warned. It is good to let yourself go a little, but just remember that the New Year will be here before you know it and the more pounds you have accumulated the more you’re going to have to burn off.

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Ambulance drivers can’t find their way to emergencies OVER recent weeks there have been various pieces in the local papers about the slow response rates for ambulances in Orihuela Costa. There are similar problems experienced by people living on the San Miguel urbanisation, El Galan. On Sunday November 29, the 112 emergency number was used to summons an ambulance to Calle Huelva, El Galan, to attend Mrs Joyce Byne. The ambulance was called at quarter past 10 but didn’t arrive until nearly 11am. The ambulance drivers had no idea where El Galan was and had spent over 15 minutes trying to find the road in the town of San Miguel. They then admitted that it was only after they couldn’t find the street in the town that they used their sat nav! Even with this aid they failed to find the street and called for instructions. When they eventually arrived they told us that we should have given the address as being in Blue Lagoon or Las Filipinas. We did tell them that the area was El Galan on maps and on our padrons! It is indefensible that ambulance drivers do not have adequate maps, sat navs or a central control station that can give them appropriate and correct directions. Unfortunately, Joyce was pronounced dead. However, any one of our neighbours may need an ambulance in an emergency and you do not expect the ambulance drivers to have no idea of the geography of the area they serve. Barry Buckingham, El Galan

Wise words Re: ‘Only way is to fight for our ideals’ I AM an ex-serviceman and alas I don’t have time to express all of my feelings on this subject. I do feel sure that Leapy is NOT anti-Muslim. He is for sure anti-stupidity, racism and murder. If I may just quote Muhammed Ali, a world-class boxer whose wit was and is as fast as his punch. Ali’s wise words on this subject…”True Muslims know that the ruthless violence of so-called Islamic Jihadists goes against the very tenets of our religion,” he said. “These misguided murderers have

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have interpreters on hand if needed, but so many Spanish people speak English so we never have a problem. Jenny H, by email

Nice surprise THIS morning as I was making my way to Malaga airport, I picked up a copy of EWN outside Cudeca in Fuengirola. On the train I flipped through the paper and was stopped in my tracks when I came to page 100. The headline ‘Art at the Golfer Sports Bar’ by John Smith had a really nice article that featured one of my paintings from a new exhibition in Marbella. I was not expecting such exposure and wish to thank EWN for the really fabulous exposure. Thank you and John Smith in particular. Best regards and a Happy Christmas to you and all your a staff. Roger Cummiskey, by email

I HAVE been reading in the papers about the poor ambulance service in Orihuela Costa. What I want to ask is what about the non-existent fire service? There has been a spate of fires in rubbish bins all over the area. You phone 112 and wait and wait, while flames and smoke shoot up to the sky, and most times the fire engine doesn’t even bother to come and have a look. The other day there was a big blaze and many of my neighbours also called the fire brigade but no fire engine turned up. The same has happened when cars go up in flames. What happens if it is one of our houses on fire? We would be dead before any fire engine got anywhere near us. It is scary. I think people ought to be told how bad the fire and ambulance service is before they decide to live out here. Mrs K Dodds, Orihuela

perverted people’s views on what Islam really is. “I am a Muslim and there is nothing Islamic about killing innocent people in Paris, San Bernardino, or anywhere else in the world. "Muslims have to stand up to those who use Islam to advance their own personal agenda.” That says a lot to me. I hope that decent Muslims are hearing him. Leo, by email

Good care Re: letter from Cliff & Desiree, Mallorca, EWN 1584 IT IS so bad that Desiree has had to wait six months for treatment for

breast cancer in England. I hope she makes a good recovery and soon. In July 1988, I had a mammogram and got a perfect, clear report. November 1, I felt a lump and on December 14 had a 4.5 cm lump removed. That was followed by 15 doses of radiation and five years on Tamoxifen. On August 26 and again on October 7 this year, my doctor said I didn’t have a problem (although it was very obvious I did) as last year’s mammogram was clear. She did finally refer me for another mammogram. After not hearing anything for two weeks, I went to the local hospital in Benalmadena, where there was no record on the screen and the receptionist said it was probably “still going round the system.” So on Thursday October 22, I

went to the Emergency Department. The Triage nurse said I should go to my doctor; he got me in to see a wonderful doctor, who organised a mammogram and echography for the next morning. After extensive tests, on November 12, I saw the surgeon, had an x-ray, blood test, and ECG, and the following week I went to Malaga Clinic to have the lump frozen, with radiation to follow. This is public, not private treatment! I’ve had 27 good years and at 82 I won’t get that long again, but I’ll have a damn good try! What I can’t understand is why do so many people go back to England when they need help? More than half the doctors there are from different countries and too many don’t speak English. Here at least we

Just deserts I AM an avid reader of Leapy Lee’s column and agree most times with his ‘advice’ to the various organisations which are not quite on our wavelength. On Page 20 of Issue 1588: ‘Trucker puts raw pork on outide of his lorry to keep the immigrants away’! What a good idea, nearly as good as mine, which I sent to the editor of the Daily Mail a few weeks ago. When a suicide bomber had done his dastardly work, collect up his remnants and feed them to the pigs. We should then give it worldwide coverage, sit back and see what transpires. Norman, via email

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Death in Estepona SPANISH police are investigating the death of a 28-yearold Gibraltarian woman in Estepona. According to reports the incident occurred on Saturday, when the woman fell from the balcony of a building. The next-of-kin are being informed, and no details have been released at this stage the Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation has revealed.

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Boschetti’s Steps inquest THE verdict in the inquest into the deaths at Boschetti’s Steps in March is one of unlawful killing for Anarda de la Caridad Perez Friman, four-year-old Amanda Kristofferson, and six-week-old Eve Shannon Perez, and suicide for John Shannon, who cut his own throat according to the Coroner. He concluded Mr Shannon had been suffering paranoid tendencies.

N O W Miss World 2015 MISS Gibraltar 2015, Hannah Bado, is participating in the Miss World Pageant being held in Sanya, China with the finals being held on Saturday December 19. On her arrival in China, Miss Gibraltar and the 117 other contestants had a full schedule of photo shoots, receptions, official ceremonies, filming and touring Hainan island.

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Arrests made for assault TWO police officers were injured By John Smith ON the morning of December 9, two Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP) Traffic Officers engaged in traffic duties in the area of Europort Road, were assaulted and injured after they had stopped a local youth on a moped with a view to addressing an alleged traffic offence relating to the manner of his driving, according to an RGP release. As a result of the incident, the 18-year-old local male rider and a local female in her early 20s were arrested by police on suspicion of assault. On making the arrests one of the officers sustained two fractured fingers whilst the other sustained a dislocated shoulder.

SWEARING IN: Of the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo.

Parliament sworn in GOVERNOR of Gibraltar presided over the formal ceremony By John Smith ON December 9, the Governor of Gibraltar Alison MacMillan presided over the formal swearing in of the government, following the recent elections a nd the re a ppointme nt of A dolfo Canepa as Speaker of Parliament, who on accepting the post reminded MPs

new and old to keep the tone of debate civil and constructive. With the continued international debate of the ‘Brexit’ and Britain’s attempts to renegotiate membership of the European Union, the Governor took the opportunity to address MPs and guests. She confirmed that the UK’s commitment, as defined in the

Constitution to never discuss or take any action on sovereignty against the wishes of the Gibraltarians, was still paramount. Amongst other announcements by the Governor, she confirmed that a select committee would be established to review the 2006 Constitution which will be 10 years old in 2016.

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The Plaza Bistro in Elviria A NEW European restaurant serving delicious breakfasts, gourmet lunches and traditional main courses with a twist TENDER dry aged Irish steak with its unrivalled rich and distinctive flavour freshly brought from the old country to a family restaurant, where it is seasoned and served by a dedicated chef who cooks everything else from scratch. Sounds like a dream, smells like one too. The Plaza Bistro situated in the heart of Elviria commercial centre is a new European restaurant serving delicious breakfasts, gourmet lunch and traditional main courses with a modern twist seven days a week. A tight knit, family run establishment that brings three generations of experience preparing hearty, homely and healthy fare from Ireland and England, and beyond, with wholesome French, Italian and Spanish influences. As well as freshly prepared food The Plaza also has an array of cocktails and exclusive wines that represent their European flare. You can trust that’ll be well taken

MOUTH-WATERING: A menu full of inviting classics. care of with a mouth-watering menu of inviting classics from a full English breakfast, marinated salmon,

creamy risotto, beef and Guinness pie, and a famous Sunday roast that pulls out all the stops.

Sundays are not a day of rest, they are a day of roast! With your choice of Irish beef, juicy tender pork with crackling, or lemon and garlic moist chicken all served with a rich gravy that takes two days to prepare, roast seasonal vegetables and Yorkshire puddings which Greg takes pride in, you can’t go wrong. Chef Greg Seavers is also a qualified butcher who takes a firm line on sourcing the right cuts of beef from the best sources. Deferring to his reputable expertise, the family allow Greg a free rein in tailoring the menu to his own philosophy, guided by his upbringing in the North of England. Run by a brother and sister team, Niamh and Eamon, with their mother behind the scenes, Plaza Bistro distinguishes itself by emphasising a personal family touch. Staff are treated as part of the extended family, as are patrons who feel they are guests in a home, rather than simply handing

over their cash for a bite to eat. Their passion is forming relationships, not only with their customers (who can’t help themselves returning) but with their local community in Elviria and beyond. So if it’s quality home-made food, cooked from scratch to the highest standards, and served with a personal friendly touch, you’re after, the Plaza Bistro should be your first stop. This is a place that would be renowned in Ireland or the UK on the sheer strength of its delicious cooking and wonderful service, so it’s a terrific pleasure to be able to call it a true local out here in sunny southern Spain. So why not treat yourself to a visit. You can find The Plaza Bistro at Centro Comercial Elvira Local 4, 29604, Marbella and easily make a booking by calling 677 67 1811 or via email at theplazabistrospain@gmail.com

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Age Concern, Estepona and Manilva celebrate a 90th VOLUNTEERS also got together to enjoy an end of year chat By John Smith ON December 9 volunteers working for Age Concern came together for an end of year ch a t wi t h a m p l e refreshments to enjoy. It was also the occasion to wish one of the stalwart supporters of Age Concern, Audrey Kenyon a happy 90th birthday which was celebrated with wine, cake and flowers. The Pr e si d e n t o f A g e Concer n , E i l e e n D ry, thanked Au d r e y f o r th e tremendous amount of work she has put into the charity. A udr e y h a s wo r k e d fo r Age Concern since the charity started in 2003. She initially worked on a stall in the Plaza de Reloj helping to raise the funds needed to keep t h e c h a r i t y g o in g . Since then she has worked in the shop (on the till) at

Eileen Dry presents a bouquet to Audrey Kenyon. least once a week and has been on call to assist when there have been staff shortages. S h e p rid es h e rs e lf on keeping a clean sheet (till roll and money match). Au-

dre y is love d by the s ta ff a nd the s hop c us tome rs , long may her work continue. In addition, Age Concern is very grateful to the members of CAP (Charity and

Pleasure) for the recent donation of â&#x201A;Ź300 which will be used to support the work of the volunteers who work in the community with older people. CAP is a non-profit making organisation whose members come together for pleasure and to raise money for good causes in the area. For older people who require he lp or a dvic e A ge Concern operate a telephone service called Lifeline. This gives the individual a dire c t point of c onta c t with the charity. The telephone number is 650 16 39 28 a lthough it s hould be noted that Age Concern is not an emergency service. There is also an email address you can use to contact Age Concern, Estepona and Manilva acesteponaymanilva@ageco ncern-espana.org or visit their website acespana.org.

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Turkey for Christmas and goose for pantomime JUST because you are in Spain doesn’t mean that you have to miss a tradition dating back even further than the Queen’s speech - the annual pantomime at the Salon Varietes in Fuengirola. This year sees the appearance of Mother Goose which runs from December 19 to 23 and then January 2 to 5. According to its own publicity machine, you are promised a singalong, laugh-along eggstravaganza with fun for all of the family. The show starts at 8pm except for Sundays when it’s 7pm and then there are also 3pm matinees on December 19

MOTHER GOOSE: It’s panto time at Salon Varietes. as well as January 3 and 6. Tickets are available from the Box Office which is open from 11am to 2.30pm, Monday to

Saturday and one hour before each performance. Call 952 474 542 or book at www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

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Top Thai offers top quality food MENU offers a fantastic range of different and unusual dishes By John Smith ALTHOUGH the name Top Thai describes the food and atmosphere at this exquisite restaurant in Nueva Andalucia, it is actually named after the main chef, Top. There are plenty of restaurants in the Marbella area which claim to serve Thai food, but many of them actually offer a range of ‘oriental’ food, with none of them really serving authentic meals but Top Thai is quite different. Originally in much smaller premises when it was set up in 2006 as a family (plus friend) run undertaking which offered genuine Thai food, its popularity grew to such an extent that the premises just couldn’t cope with the volume of business it was experiencing. The family therefore decided to expand and in July 2013, opened the new Top Thai Restaurant in the Centro Plaza of Nueva Andalucia with a terrace for the summer and room to seat up to 80 guests.

Staff bring the traditional Thai grace to all that they serve.

Chef Top has a very straightforward view of what the restaurant aims to achieve and that is to offer Top quality, healthy and authentic Thai food at a reasonable price. The family have not over embellished the décor of the restaurant making sure that it is simple, clean and friendly with the essence of Thai culture in the decoration and of course the serving

CHEF TOP: Has a straightforward view of what he aims to achieve.

staff not only understand the food that is being offered but bring the traditional Thai grace to all that they serve. The menu offers a fantastic range of different dishes, most of which will be familiar to western tastes but with a number of very unusual dishes. The list seems endless but each of the dishes are based on one or more of the Thai main ingredients including coriander, chilli, lemongrass and shallots as well as some of the aromatic sauces that Thailand is famous for. Don’t be afraid to explain if you have any nut allergies or like your food hot or mild, as the restaurant will do all that it can to meet your requirements. Open every day from noon to midnight at Centro Plaza, Av Manolete, 1, 29660 Nueva Andalucia bookings are not always necessary but to be safe, call 951 31 97 78 or 672 02 82 10 to book your table and view Top Thai on http://www.topthai.es.

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New Casa Kon-Tiki for English fish and chips ALL products are home-made, as well as being sourced locally JUST two streets behind the Yaramar hotel in Los Boliches, you will find a great English owned restaurant, the New Casa Kon-Tiki. Established over 10 years ago, Kon-Tiki is really well-known for its great English style fish and chips with mushy peas, amongst other things. The restaurant also has a good international menu. Chris, the chef at Kon-Tiki, has been there since the restaurant first opened. Of interest to food lovers is that Chris insists on the products being home-made, as well as being sourced locally. Chris has worked for Trust House Forte, and uses the same methods to ensure total customer satisfaction. This satisfaction is shown by the restaurant being awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. The New Casa KonTiki has now introduced breakfast, served from 10am to 2pm Monday to Saturday and until 1pm on Sunday. The restaurant is open from 10am to 9.30pm seven days a week. British and international menus are available. Don’t forget that all of our food is home-made. We are renowned for our famous cod and chips, and also our Sunday roast. Bookings available for Christmas Day, but book very soon as spaces are quickly being filled. Fortunately for Kon-Tiki, Smiler, the

KON-TIKI: Great customer service. 10 per cent off any breakfast. Kon-Tiki prides itself on great customer service and welcomes customers old and new. Venue available free for parties. Party buffets available. Christmas dinners also available for parties throughout December. The restaurant seats up to 60 people inside, and 50 outside. former breakfast chef of Mananas, is now working with them to provide the traditional breakfast menu. English breakfasts with Smiler and Stevie from €3.50 including a drink. Breakfasts and the full restaurant menu are available from 10am. Kon-Tiki offer discount vouchers too. Buy any breakfast and get 10 per cent off the total bill of your evening meal. Buy any evening meal and get

Receive a warm welcome from Glyn and the rest of the team. For booking contact Chris the Fish on 664 028 310 or Glyn the Fin on 634 081 264 C/Francisco Cano 29, Los Boliches, two streets behind the Yaramar hotel. We’re also on Facebook, just look up Casa Kon-Tiki

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Antiques expert OVER 70 members and guests of the Benahavis Decorative and Fine Arts Society enjoyed a delicious Christmas Dinner at El Paradiso Golf Club on the evening of December 8 and were entertained by antiques expert and TV celebrity Eric Knowles, perhaps best known CUDECA GOLDIES: My first official duty.

Elliott Wright in festive spirit XMAS parties are in full swing By Elliott Wright “CHRISTMAS parties are in full swing at Olivia’s, it’s lit up like a Christmas tree and looks like a winter wonderland in the evenings, the Champagne is flowing and parties are bursting with festive cheer. “I now have a new young Executive Chef from Ireland join our kitchen team who has put a twist on Olivia’s lunchtime menu. We have winter warmers such as Olivia’s Fish

& Chips, Lincolnshire sausage ‘n’ mash and daily specials like home-made fish pie. I’ve been pretty busy too, I had my first official duty and opened the Cudeca Goldies Christmas fair at Avanto last Saturday. Even though the restaurant is very busy, Christmas time can’t all be about work. I’m spending some quality time with Mum and Dad and we’ve all gone to New York for some Christmas shopping with my beautiful Sadie.”

for his work on the Antiques Roadshow. Eric regaled the audience with stories of his youth, his life in antiques interspersed with some lively jokes. The next lecture is on January 26, 2016 at 6.30pm. www.benahavisdfas.com

Betty Fooks, Eric Knowles, Grace Mcanobla and Neil Pettifer.

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Authentic Beirut Cafe YOU’LL notice the difference the second the food graces your mouth A FIVE star chef and over a decade of hands-on experience ensures that the Beirut Cafe in Fuengirola is not your typical middle-eastern affair. This intimate, authentic Lebanese restaurant lies in the heart of the bustling Costa del Sol town and undeniably brings the heart of Beirut to its streets with a passion. It is this idealism which really sets owner Simon apart, as he considers it a matter of honour and responsibility to provide real Lebanese food, the kind enjoyed by his family and friends for centuries. Beirut Cafe is a family affair, with a devoted staff tending to fresh and traditional fare from Lebanon with delectable Mediterranean influences. Simon has brought the flavours of his homeland to hungry devotees from across the world for many years and is a blessing to those who are passionate about BEIRUT CAFE: Not your typical middle-eastern affair. Lebanese cuisine as play, there is a mind-boggling array of well as those who are less familiar. possibilities. Beirut Cafe is also a parCharismatic and fluent in English, he adise for vegetarians, unusual in southis an expert on the world famous ern Spain, and offers a wonderful recipes of his ancestors and will happichange from the typical evening out. ly help any novices select the right But it isn’t just the exotic flavours meal for the right occasion. that make Beirut Cafe truly distinct. Whether you wish to be adventurous The real difference comes from the fact and order a mezze of exotic Lebanese that Beirut Cafe is a real Lebanese dishes, go with classics like schwarma, restaurant in a region where there’s or enjoy the abundant fresh fish on dis-

plenty of competition but very little authenticity. You’ll notice the difference from the average middle-eastern cafe the second the food graces your mouth. A five-star chef is something of a rarity when it comes to smaller, family run restaurants but quality is paramount to Simon who insists on providing an experience that would be acclaimed across his home country, and by true aficionados abroad. Simon places the customers at the centre of the experience, treating them like long lost family and, in true Lebanese-form, rustling up a delicious feast to make up for lost time.

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Christmas gifting overseas: 20.7 million have a relative living abroad THE rise of the multi-country family sees loved ones spread across the globe • POST OFFICE analysis of money transfers reveals December 16 1 is expected to be the busiest day of the year for international payments. • Rise of the ‘Multi-Country family’ (MCF) is driving international Christmas money transfers, as 41 per cent of UK adults 2 currently have at least one relative living abroad. • The number of people with more than five relatives abroad has doubled in the past five years. New analysis from Post Office International Payments reveals December 16 is expected to be the busiest day of the year for international payment transactions as people rush to send last-minute gifts abroad. The study highlights the internationalisation of British families where parents, siblings and even partners live in different countries. On average people living in the UK have

four relatives residing overseas. Gifting money (57 per cent) is top of the list of reasons for sending money to loved ones abroad. Other reasons for sending money to relatives overseas include supporting general living and housing costs.

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OVERSEAS: On average UK citizens have four relatives living abroad.

Commenting on the findings, Rob Scott Head of International Payments at Post Office Money said: “People often leave it to the last

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1. Date based on transactions. 2. Research conducted by Atomik Research in August 2015 among a representative sample of 2,004 UK adults (50,502,000 - ONS UK adult population figure). Post Office Ltd. Registered in England and Wales no: 2154540. Registered Office: Finsbury Dials, 20 Finsbury Street, London, EC2Y 9AQ. The Post Office and the Post Office symbol are registered trademarks of Post Office Ltd. Post Office Limited is an appointed representative of Bank of Ireland (UK) plc which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Bank of Ireland UK is a trading name of Bank of Ireland (UK) plc which is registered in England & Wales (No. 7022885), Bow Bells House, 1 Bread Street, London EC4M 9BE.

How you can separate some of the rasher reports from the porkies! 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

THERE have been zillions of articles in the press recently trying to debunk commonly-held views about which foods are bad for us. Trying to debunk views that salt causes high blood pressure. Carbohydrates and red meat are bad. Dairy products are fattening. Fresh is always better than frozen. And brown bread is better than white. The same old, week after week, ‘report’, each producing more waffle than a Belgian baker. Dark chocolate, coffee, red wine, good for you because they have antioxidants which neutralise the free radicals in your body. Next week, hang on! That earlier study was flawed, they’re actually bad for you, they have too much sugar.

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IT’S best to look to the middle ground, where most results are to be found RESEARCH: Same old, week after week. It can mean all or nothing to people. Next month, they’re good for you again, they contain a newly-identified chemical that reacts with an amino acid/enzyme/protein in such a way that scientists only now comprehend. And next month, sorry! Those findings were overhasty, it’s still bad for you. Let’s be honest, practically everything that feels good or tastes good is probably finally going to somehow make you ill anyway. The trouble with all this ‘research’ is that it can mean both all or nothing to people. We’re all individuals and what works for some doesn’t work for others, and anyone who says otherwise is a bit like men claiming they only read Playboy ‘for the articles’. It’s not unusual for research to produce conflicting results. It’s better

to step back and look at the bigger picture. It’s important that neither nutritionists nor the public are swayed by one study that confirms their fears, or another that validates their enthusiasm. Look to the middle ground, where most results are found. Basically, almost all food is OK in moderation, and moderate exercise is good for us, just as my old granny used to say. Nothing is new, it seems. Oh, how could we all be so naive! So, excuse me while I shoot off to the gym for my regular 90 minute session. And that’s no myth! In total, 15 minutes of cardio, 15 minutes of weights. And 60 minutes of talking myself into it. 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. All profits to Cudeca charity.

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It’s Christmas time... Bah humbug! Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man WELL it’s that time of year again, goodwill to all men, ho ho ho, or in my case, bah humbug. Don’t get me wrong Christmas is OK, or should I say it was OK. I used to love Christmas, it was just a nice holiday. Who remembers how we used to look forward to the TV shows, the Morecambe and Wise special, then it was Only Fools and Horses? It’s now just a commercial event that starts way too early. I’ve seen stuff in stores since October. October? People haven’t even finished paying for their summer holidays. And big store TV adverts get more obscure. There is one on TV with some geezer on the moon who wants a telescope! Please tell me what that has to do with Christmas. All too deep for me. Their marketing department needs to get off the silly stuff and get back to Earth. Idiots! And did you know it was supposedly Coca Cola that

put Santa in a red suit? Tell me how annoying it is to go and buy a load of presents, especially clothing, only to see it two weeks later at half price. Electrical goods that are superseded by a newer model by the time you have finished unwrapping it. Everything is more expensive. Most of the time Christmas finishes up being a stressful time. Now there is Black Friday and Cyber Monday. As my very good Chinese friend would say ‘what a road of borrocks.’ ‘We buy things we don’t need with money we don’t have to impress people we don’t like’ (nicked quote). The thing I really don’t understand is the food shopping. It’s a couple of days off. Why do some people buy as if it’s Armageddon? Like there is going to be a siege for a month. And they need to have enough food in the house to feed a regiment of starving soldiers. One of the other things that ticks me off is that everything stops. Try and get something done after the first week of December. You get ‘let’s leave it until after Christmas’. And when is after Christmas? Around the 8th of January!! Oh well only seven more moaning days till Christmas.

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Speeding fines have increased this year AS part of a new 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.

DGT: Say rise is partly caused by the increase in the number of vehicles on the road. IN the first three quarters of 2015, €127.4 million has been collected from drivers caught by fixed and mobile radars. In 2014, the total was €129.6 million, increasing from €124 million in 2013 and €120 million in 2012. If the current trend continues, the end of year figure will be almost €170 million for 2015. The DGT believe that the increase is not caused entirely by an increase in speed by individuals, but by an increase in the number of vehicles using the roads. Similarly, the DGT also say that despite the figures for speeding fines increasing, other sanctions show a downward trend. Another possibility is that traffic studies influenced the decision to drastically modify speed control on the roads. In February, following a 40 per cent increase in speed related deaths in January, it was announced that more focus would be given to secondary roads, which account for 80 per cent of all

related fatalities, a figure which compares directly with the 81 per cent increase in speeding motorists caught on this type of road. Speeding fines have something of a unique character, in so much as many people who get caught speeding fail to acknowledge or accept their own failings and many believe that the fines are nothing more than a way for the government to increase taxation. In fact, a recent survey states that 90 per cent of speeding driver believe that their fine is nothing more than a hidden tax. However, the DGT point out that the taxable element of fines has reduced, despite the increase in revenue, dropping from €392 million in 2011 to €458 million in 2014. Former Director General of the DGT, Pere Navarro said: “Traffic law remains the law most violated in our country with nearly 13 million penalty proceedings a year between all administrations, which indicates that fines are necessary.”

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Are over-65s free of capital? The law on capital gains tax seems to be clear. When you are over 65, and have owned your house as a principle residence for more than three years, and are an official resident of more than three years, you are free of Spanish capital gains tax when you sell your home. The question I have is about tax resiYour Spanish gestor is quite right. Only copies of your Spanish tax returns for the past three years will justify your exemption from capital gains tax. The word ‘resident’

dency. In your book ‘You & the Law in Spain’, you refer to ‘Spanish resident or the EU Certificate of Residency’. This EU Certficate is the issue. Does this not establish tax residency? My Spanish gestor said: ‘no way!’ Only tax residency for three years counts.

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

means you pay your taxes in Spain.

P.H. (Costa del Sol) If you are an EU citizen, you hold the Certificate of Residency. If you are not an EU citizen, you hold a residence permit. Either way, you must pay your taxes in Spain.

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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Outsiders sometimes romp home Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

HE’S got the whole world in his hands, Albert Rivera that is. He has an outside chance of getting more votes than Rajoy, Sanchez or Iglesias and outsiders sometimes romp home, even in the Grand National. But even if he and the Citizens party come second, third or fourth he will be the one wielding much of the power after next Sunday night’s count-up.

Star turn PABLO IGLESIAS, Secretary General of the Podemos party, wants a law obliging Spain’s president to take part in television debates. He also wants him, or possibly one day her, to make an obligatory number of public appearances each year.

ALBERT RIVERA: Has an outside chance in the election.

Supping with the devil ARTUR MAS, would-be regional president of Cataluña, needs the votes of radical separatists Popular Unity Candidacy (CUP) party to fulfil this ambition. CUP, which has made almost frivolous demands, will decide on December 27 if it will back Mas. That should give him time to eat and digest the cannelloni that Catalans traditionally eat on December 26, a thrifty way of using up Christmas leftovers. He might as well enjoy them because whether CUP backs or rejects him, either way Mas will be force-fed humble pie the following day.

He would, wouldn’t he? Iglesias first became known to the voting public as a television pundit. He might cite the need for presidential accountability but he knows that he is a pretty convincing speaker. Had Mariano Rajoy agreed to a four-way debate Iglesias would still have had the chance of impressing his critics, while Rajoy would only have confirmed the reservations of his.

Walk the walk THE PSOE presidential candidate Pedro Sanchez can walk the walk. Surprisingly, he can’t talk the talk and frequently gives the impression that he would rather be saying something else. What he comes out with will not inflame voters and persuade them to rush out and vote for him on Sunday. Perhaps the party should have chosen Eduardo Madina, whom Sanchez saw off in the leadership tussle, after all.

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Ten top tax tips for expatriates living in or moving to Spain ALWAYS consult an expert so that you don’t end up paying more than you need to 1. Always discuss your situation with an experienced and knowledgeable gestor/accountant. Taxes in Spain can be very different to other countries in Europe and might not be as onerous as you think. If you don’t speak to an expert then you could end up paying more tax than you need to. 2. Just because you are spending three months of the year in the UK does not mean you automatically qualify for UK tax residency when in fact you are actually spending more of your time in Spain. The double tax treaty will not cover you in this case. 3. If you are Spanish tax resident i.e. if you spend more than 183 days a year and/or your social economic interest (family, house, etc) is in Spain, then the Agencia Tributaria can find you. There is always a paper trail as well as visual evidence from

neighbours, gardeners, cleaners, etc. Trying to claim UK tax residency because you go back to the UK for at least 90 days a year does not always work. 4. A Double-Taxation treaty is merely an agreement between two countries that if you are taxed in one you will not have to pay the same tax again in the other. You have to be resident in at least one country in any one year. The Spanish will quite quickly assume that you are Spanish tax resident if there are any signs of regular/permanent establishment in the country, e.g. buying a property, children at school. 5. If you are claiming to be non-tax resident anywhere then you could misunderstand the rules of the countries that you are living in. It is possible but most countries will deem you

to be tax resident even if you spend less than six months of the year in the country.

6. Some people move to Spain and then decide to try and live under the radar. It is a requirement in Spain to complete a tax return. Even if you are paying tax on pensions in other countries, have assets overseas or income from other sources, the tax law in Spain states that as a tax resident you are liable to taxation on your worldwide income and assets. 7. UK Individual Savings Account (ISA) and Premium Bonds are not recognised as tax free in Spain and are therefore taxed on income and capital gains. 8. Watch out for ‘tax-free’ lump sums from pensions. This is now referred to as PCLS (pension commencement lump sums). The UK pensions system allows a 25% lump sum pension payment on retirement which is tax-free if you are a UK tax resident. In Spain that lump sum is

taxable and therefore it might be advisable to take it before you change residency. You might also consider moving the pension fund to a QROPS (Qualified Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme). 9. Even after considering all of this, life in Spain is great! If you take steps now and plan early enough to do things properly it will be less painful than if you are caught out by doing the wrong thing. We often tell clients that for a few hundred euros more, it really is not worth taking the risk and losing sleep at night. 10. If you would like any more information on tax, QROPS, investments, regular savings or general financial planning for expats in Spain, don’t hesitate to call Charles Hutchinson on 952 79 79 23 or 605 903 472 or email charles. hutchinson@spectrum-ifa.com

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The Barguest of northern England could also appear as a pig or a goat, but was most commonly a huge black dog with large eyes and feet which left no prints. Tales of packs of ghostly hounds have also been recorded all over Britain, often said to be heard howling as they pass by on

DOGS have always been credited with the power of sensing supernatural influences which are invisible to human eyes. In Wales only dogs could see the death-bringing hounds of Annwn, and in ancient Greece the dogs were aware when Hecate was at a crossroads foretelling a death. Dogs are believed to be aware of the presence of ghosts, and their barking, whimpering or howling is said to be the first warning of supernatural occurrences. In England, there are many instances of black dog ghosts which are said to haunt lanes, bridges, crossroads, footpaths and gates, particularly in Suffolk, Norfolk and the Isle of Man. Some black dogs are said to be unquiet ghosts of wicked souls, but others are friendly guides and protectors to travellers.

stormy nights rather than actually seen. These hounds generally foretell death (or at least disaster) if they are seen, and the proper action is to drop face-down on the ground to avoid spotting them. When a dog howls in an otherwise silent night, it is said to be an omen of death, or at least of misfortune. A howling dog outside the house of a sick person was once thought to be an omen that they would die, especially if the dog was driven away and returned to howl again. A dog which gives a single howl, or three howls, and then falls silent is said to be marking a death that has just occurred nearby. Dogs were feared as carriers of rabies, sometimes even a healthy dog was killed if it had bitten someone, because of the belief that if the dog developed rabies (even many years later), the bitten person would be afflicted.

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Micro pets are proving to be popular and quite trendy WHILST micro pets have become quite trendy over the past few years and tiny pigs

are without any doubt very cute, there have been a number of horror stories in which the adorable pet suddenly put on weight and developed into a full blown pig, and the seller had disappeared. Pygmy goats are generally a different kettle of fish if you will excuse the mixed metaphor. They can make great pets, but they shouldn’t really be kept in the house. There is no question that they can be taught not to uri-

nate of defecate within the house, but housebreaking can actually refer to what they can get up to if they are allowed to live in a house. At the end of the day, they are powerful little animals with hooves and horns that are curious and they just love to climb! If you really want to keep a goat inside the house, you need to consider removing the horns when the animal is young, and also in the case of males, they have a habit

to smell and to be aggressive so they need to be neutered. You need to consider their feeding as apart from pellets, they need to have access to good quality grass or hay which is also not too conducive to household living. They can make good pets but unless you want to cut major bits off of them, it is without question best to keep them safely outside in a secure pen, perhaps allowing occasional access if it is very hot or very cold.

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The simple idiom ‘live and let live’ would ensure survival

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Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

WE live in a world of absolutes, a world of certainties. David Cameron knows that he is absolutely right and Jeremy Corbyn is certain of his stance. Equally, Putin versus Obama, et al. Dedicated Christians are rock solid in their beliefs and Muslims know without a doubt that Islam is the one true religion. The same can be said about the countless other religions of the world. Only their own faith represents truth and light and therefore the followers of all other doctrines are infidels, heretics and Godless heathens. Atheists are equally adamant in their non-belief of

DEDICATION: There are still people who help others, regardless of their colour or creed. a supreme being or beings, and can be as vitriolic and intolerant as the best of them. Some of the angriest people I have ever met are committed atheists. This intolerance, aka bigotry, shows itself in a variety

of ways, through wars and the domination of nations by force of arms, brutal beheadings, mutilations and the many ingenious and inhuman ways of torture devised by the Holy Inquisition, and its counterparts in other European coun-

tries in the Middle Ages. There are also more subtle ways of persuasion. When the Mormons and Witnesses come calling, the smiles and friendly manner do nothing to detract from their core message that failure to convert or

the acceptance of a blood transfusion will mean a oneway ticket to the fiery pit. It is simply intolerance in another guise. The vast majority of humanity wants nothing more than to live in peace and security and coexist with their fellow men and women, indeed there are still those of all nationalities who dedicate themselves to helping others without conditions, regardless of colour or creed. If the combined resources of the human race were utilised and used for the good of all, disease would be wiped out, wars would be a thing of the past and famine become an out-of-date concept. The simple idiom ‘live and let live’ is the tenet that would ensure our survival, but the self-destructive side of human nature ensures this will never happen.

Effects of Schengen breakdown STRENGTH of the Euro could be hurt and may even be rejected by some member states

WITH the problems of migrants and refugees rushing to Europe and the recent Paris atrocities, six of the 26 members of Schengen, which allows free movement across members’ borders, have reintroduced some form of new border control. Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and Sweden are the only countries so far to officially restrict movement across their borders, but if the flood of migrants continues then others including Belgium, Greece and Italy could well follow suit. France has also decided for different and understandable reasons to impose sporadic checks on those entering the country. The decisions seem to be quite reasonable considering what has happened in the past year, but there are ramifications which need to be considered as they could have a serious impact upon the economy of every member of the EU, and the actual strength of the Euro. Inter-European trade has grown phenomenally since the introduction of Schengen, and as most of the cross-border movement of goods is by road, then

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Thinking of others AS we approach Christmas, it is very interesting to see the wealth of stories that come in concerning the number of Christmas lunches and fundraisers that are taking place, and where the funds raised are being directed. During the past year there has been a great deal of activity with regards to animals, and cancer, but it is interesting that as we get closer to Christmas there have been a number of activities across all regions we cover raising funds for children. A large number of our readers have been involved in assisting the underprivileged to ensure they and especially their children enjoy Christmas Day with gifts and food. At this time of year, children receive so many gifts they often can’t cope with them all. A number of organisations have collection points for new and good quality used toys, many suggesting they be pre-wrapped with an indication of whether they are for a boy or girl, with an approximation of the appropriate age range. There has been a great deal of activity to obtain food for food banks with volunteers collecting food at supermarkets to ensure they are well stocked for Christmas. Others are organising meals, not just for the poor, but also those who have no family to share the day with. If anyone wants to offer their services to help cook food or is looking for somewhere to go and spend the day, it shouldn’t be too difficult to find an option through one of the many local charities and religious groups.

every time a driver has to stop and present documents and perhaps have his vehicle searched, it is going to take time and increase the costs, as well as the risk of perishable goods being ruined. That is just one example and there are more. With free movement across borders, there has been a large (several million) number of cross-border commuters and in Luxembourg which has become an important financial centre, many of the staff working there actually live in Belgium, France or Germany. The attraction of working there could disappear if queues become onerous. An additional problem would be the building of border posts on new roads, and the hiring and training of additional customs and immigration staff to man those posts, as well as those on old roads too. All of this comes at a financial cost but there is also the fact that Europe would once again be divided, which Now we goes wholly against the spirit of the want to Union and with division, one could see hear your views. that the strength of the Euro could be hurt, and may even be rejectYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE ed by some member states if it - YOUR OPINION falls dramatically against the dollar, www.euroweeklynews.com the pound and other currencies.

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How to ensure your festive plants last SOME species become stressed on their long journey from nursery to home By Dick Handscombe YEAR by year there are probably more plants purchased in the run-up to Christmas than

the previous year. Plants to brighten up front porches, covered terraces or the interior of the house.

Typical purchases include poinsettias, azaleas, cyclamens, hydrangeas, orchids, anthuriums (flamingo flower), minia-

ture roses, miniature holly seedlings, mock peppers, heathers, Christmas cacti and bowls of flowering bulbs.

However, many will not survive much beyond the New Year. We look at some of the typical problems and the practical actions that can be taken during the festive season. 1. Plants become stressed by the changes in climate involved in being transported from the growers to the wholesale market then to garden centres, weekly markets, florists, supermarkets, and then finally to a house. 2. Even when apparently healthy and in full flower, some plants can start to shrivel, drop leaves or yellow. Keep such plants in a cool place and just damp. 3. Many nurseries water plants with non-chlorinated water so do the same using rain water from a butt or water from a local spring or fountain. 4. Most plants don’t like chilly draughts. It is better to locate plants in a sheltered corner or nook, but where they will receive natural light.

5. But lack of light is often a problem! Forced plants often come from a hot house that has been floodlit to provide the equivalent of direct sunlight 24 hours a day. Place plants near windows where they will be in the light, but not direct sunlight. 6. Change of feed! Many Christmas plants will have been grown unnaturally fast. They will have been fed profusely to stimulate fast growth and early flowering. So feed your new plants as soon as purchased, or received as a gift, and then start to wean them down to a once a week or a fortnightly feed. 7. Azaleas and poinsettias are often not one plant but a pot of closely planted small cuttings. They are often difficult to keep beyond the festive season and if the cuttings are planted up separately they don’t always take. A very happy Christmas and rest from the garden to all our readers.

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Looks like the desert caught the Bug ICONIC coupe will surely be a hit By Steve Walsh IT’S been a long time since the Beetle changed its clothes, even longer since it stripped off and went to the beach. Up until now, the famous Dune Buggies of the 70s were about the last time the Beetle put its shorts and flip flops on and took a dip! But while unmistakably a Beetle, the new Beetle Dune brings a new edge to a heritage-inspired icon. Obviously taking design inspiration from the dune buggy and desert spirit, the new Dune brings a roughty-toughty attitude to the Beetle family, but also the modern technologies and creature comforts of its bigger cousins. Unwittingly destined to become the latest crossover for

the brand at some stage in the future, the wider track and a raised suspension of the Beetle Dune gives it a sporty and aggressive stance. And with a unique exterior Sandstorm Yellow colour option, new LED tail lights, a black honeycomb front grille, and a new wheel design, this Beetle shows that it’s not afraid to hide. Unique design cues don’t only apply to the outside of the Dune. Features like the special sport seats, an instrument panel with yellow accents, and a flatbottomed steering wheel, lend a feeling of spaciousness to this Beetle’s interior. But as well as being an in-

BEETLE DUNE: Brings a new edge to a heritage-inspired icon. stant favourite with those old hippies amongst us, the young techies will feel at home as well with toys such as a multimedia touchscreen display allowing music, apps and more to be run from your smartphone, a rear-

view camera, park distance control and a built-in ski rack. A well-equipped iconic coupe that will surely be a hit.

Boris Johnson shows his green credentials in Paris AS the first week of 21st Climate Change Conference came to a close, Mayor of London, Boris Johnson MP, took advantage of Nissan’s zero emission shuttle service as he departed Paris on December 4. Johnson took the opportunity to experience the new 30kWh battery ver-

sion of the world’s best-selling all electric vehicle the Nissan LEAF. He was driven in the Nissan LEAF from his hotel to Gare du Nord train station, bringing his time at the annual UN climate change conference to an end. The London mayor, who is paving the way for low emission transport in

his home city, is the first politician around the world to experience the new, longer range model of the Nissan LEAF. Johnson joined events in Paris to speak at the Climate Summit for Local Leaders earlier in the day. As he said farewell to Paris, the car provided zero emission, 100 per cent electric

transport so he could commence his journey home. Speaking about his experience in the new Nissan LEAF 30 kWh, Johnson said: “It’s a good feeling to see a British built export driving around the streets of Paris as the official shuttle car of a major UN conference.”

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‘Ball and Chain’ at Mijas Bowls Club COMPETITION took place in lovely, sunny weather THE ‘Ball and Chain’, a longrunning competition for married couples and partners, has just taken place at Mijas Bowls Club, in lovely, warm weather. There were some very close games in the early rounds and some surprises also, especially when Val and Tony Thornton, (who were among those tipped as possible winners again this year), were knocked out in the second round. That was a very close game which Val described as ‘good enough to be a final’ and the skip of the winning couple from La Posada, Alan and Margaret Baxter said he had never played as well. One semi-final was played between Alan and Margaret Bicknell and Gary and Jenny Aldridge, a fairly close game which the Aldridges won. The second semi was between Barbara and Tony Land and John and Ann Fenton. That was not such a close game as Tony was ‘walking on water’ that day with nearly every wood landing on or very close

CLUB CAPTAIN: Carol Wright presented the prizes. to the jack, resulting in the Lands being the winners. So the final saw Barbara and Tony Land against Gary and Jenny Aldridge. On that occasion Barbara and Tony just could not get going and were trailing all the way through. Tony must have played all his good shots the day before! Thus Gary and Jenny Aldridge

became the winners of the 2015 ‘Ball and Chain’. The prizes were presented by the club captain, Carol Wright. After the presentation mince pies were served to the players and all the supporters present. Have you thought about playing bowls? If so, whether you are a beginner or an experienced bowler, why not ring

Carol Wright on 952 492 434. Coaching is available and you will be made very welcome. Mijas Bowls Club is situated behind the Victoria furniture showroom on the Carretera de Mijas at 1.8 kms. Club days are normally held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 1.30pm for 2pm and on Sunday mornings at 10am for 10.30am.

EVENT: Is for married couples and partners.

Belly putter ban ANCHORED stroke no longer permitted CostaLessGolf Weekly News with

Ron Garrood THE PGA Tour and the PGA of America both start the ban of the anchored putting stroke from January 1, 2016. Peter Dawson, Chief Executive of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, expressed the hope that everyone would embrace this and bring the game back in to touch with its roots. Four of the last six major championship winners claimed their titles using the anchored strokes. As many as one in four competitors have adopted this method in pro tournaments but it was the sight

MASTERS: Tianlang Guan used a belly putter. of 17-year-old Tianlang Guan using a belly putter at the Masters that might have been the final straw. What is an Anchored Stroke? It occurs when the club or gripping hand is intentionally held against the body. The top of the club is usually held against the

body with a belly putter, while the broom - handled putter usually sees the gripping hand resting against the chest or the chin. Neither club will be banned under the new law, just these two ways of using them. The penalty from 2016 will be two strokes for each use of the anchored stroke.

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Outstanding judo results

VICTORY: The final score was an impressive 62-0.

PLAYERS: From left to right Ryan Whitehead, Daniel Hrida and Ben Barkby. IT was another fantastic weekend for RK Judo Club. Three boys did amazingly well at the International Ippon Trophy for Children Championships in Antwerp, Belgium. An event with over 400 competitors and some top judo players in every category, the players saw slightly different rules than they are used to. A crash course during the week paid

off and they all took everything on board. Impressive results for the youngsters with Daniel Hrida taking the gold at his first ever international, Ben Barkby sealing another title with gold, and Ryan Whitehead, only missing the gold by one point, taking home Silver. There were outstanding performances from all the players and a fantastic way to

end the year of competition success. Proud Sensei’s Kaz and Rodd Barkby would like to thank Roxy for her coaching assistance and everyone that has made their year at the club a magical one. For more information please contact via email sensei@rkjudoclub.com Call 645 539 566 or visit their website www.rkjudoclub .com.

The Marbella’s Connection triumphs with VRAC TROCADERO players got three of the nine tries By Sam Croft MEMBERS from the youth side of the Trocadero Marbella Rugby Club joined forces with players from the Valladolid squad VRAC Queso Entrepinares to score a decisive win over the Belgian team Kituro

RC in the second round of the European Challenge Cup. After doing a good job in the first round of the tournament, falling to the powerful Timisoara de Bucarest Club, the team has got its first victory in the European competition.

Six Marbella players, or ‘The Marbella’s Connection’ as they are known, played with the squad. Five of them were in the starting line-up, and the Marbella players got three of the nine tries in the match, bringing the final score to an impressive 62-0.

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