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Toy troopers storm Velez HUNDREDS flocked to the historic quarter to watch the parade By Sam Croft Charity, Christmas, and Star Wars came together last weekend with the aim of making some lucky Velez-Malaga children feel like they were in a galaxy far, far away. Hundreds of families flocked to the historic quarter of Velez-Malaga, perhaps looking like they were ready to see an Easter Procession or a Christmas Parade, but the figures who marched the streets were not wise men or holy women, but rather the imposing figures of storm troopers and the dark overlord, Darth Vader himself. The parade was a thrill for Star Wars lovers as they got to see some of their favourite characters come to life, but it had the added benefit of helping out some of the more disadvantaged families in the area by serving as a toy drive. The troops in the parade were part of the group the 501st Legion, an international volunteer organisation that aims to support local communities by dressing up as villains from the Star Wars universe. The initiative had been so successful in other parts of Spain that VelezMalaga council members decided to bring it to town. The imperial march started at 12pm in the Plaza de Las Carmelitas and then headed off

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in the direction of the Camino de Malaga and the headquarters of the Esperanza Assocation, a local volunteer organisation. Then on the way back to the plaza, children had the opportunity to pose and photograph themselves with the troops, while also handing over toys as donations.

After collecting the gifts, 501st Legion members gave them to volunteers from the Red Cross and the Esperanza Assocation, who will distribute them to families in need in the Velez-Malaga area. It seems that the force for giving is strong in VelezMalaga.

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Agriculture grants TH E J u n t a d e An d a l u cia regional government has allocat e d a t o t a l o f €851,788 to the food and agriculture sector of the M alag a Pr o v i n c e . Th e money will go towards the

transformation and commercialisation of agricultural products, the distribution of ecological products, and the implementation of quality management systems.

Water demands SOME Axarquia town councils, particularly smaller inland ones, have asked the Junta de Andalucia regional government to increase their water resources. Izquierda Unida (IU) Representative and mayor of Almachar Jose Gamaz has argued that the lack of water allocated to some municipalities is impeding their urban development.

Christmas babies THE first baby born on Christmas Day (December 25) in the Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquia was a boy, Leonardo. He came into the world at 12.22am and weighed 3.89 kilos.

Meanwhile, at the Carlos Haya Hospital in Malaga, the first arrival was a little girl named Laura Encarna, who was born at 12.20am and weighed in at 2.97 kilos.

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New mango liqueur is hitting the shelves DESCRIBED as a creamy liquer, fruity and very sweet By Sam Croft A N EW a lc oholic ma ngo drink is hitting the shelves of A xa rquia . The drink, named Mangou, has been launched by Malaga Company Sabor a Mango SL, a family-run business dedicated to the commercialisation and transformation of the

3,000 bottles of Mangou can now be found in El Corte Ingles

s ubtropic a l fruit. Thre e thous a nd bottle s of the drink can now be found in the Club Gourmet section of El Corte Ingles. Sabor a Mango was start-

ed by Juan Carlos Picon and his father. Picon described the new drink as “a creamy liqueur, fruity, with a very personal texture, very sweet, with the authentic flavour of mango and a very subtle touch of the best alcohol.” In the past, Sabor a Mango has also manufactured a mango-flavoured jam. As for the future, Picon and his f at her say t hat t hey have many new surprises, and that they are sure their customers will not be disappointed.

NEW LIQUEUR: Mangou has been launched by a local company.

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Spain decides on government SPANISH voters will decide on who should run the country for the next 4 years

Recycling campaign Province goes green A RECYCLING awareness campaign will take place in 11 towns in the Malaga Province over the next few weeks. The campaign will be based in town markets and will have a particular focus on the importance of recycling glass.

Body found No signs of violence ALMUÑECAR Police discovered the body of a 45year-old man in a house close to the Avenida Costa del Sol. The body was found on a bed in an abandoned home and there were no signs of violence.

Park project Improving play areas THE Rincon de la Victoria Town Council is starting to implement its Children’s Parks for All Project. Parks in different parts of the town will be modified and refurbished in order to encourage more interactive play between children.

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YOUR voice is important to us… HERE at the Euro Weekly News (EWN) we are confident we produce an excellent newspaper as well as the best English-language internet news site in Spain, but we also know we should never rest on our laurels. Our dedicated team is always willing to listen to our readers. Your views are important

e knew we could rely on our readers to come up with some ideas, and we were not to be disappointed with a bulging (virtual) postbag. On this page we give just a selection of the comments we received, plus a round up of the (previously announced) winners of the iPad minis. We have read every single one of the comments and taken note of some of the common suggestions as well as taking action. A recurring theme was the need to increase our local news content and be an even bigger part of the community. “It

would be great to see faces from the EWN around more and perhaps have a local office,” said Joan Adams from the Costa Blanca. We have taken such comments to heart and are opening three more local offices now, and a total of six by Easter, showing we are firmly at the heart of the community. From Marbella to Mojacar, Albox to Benissa, Benidorm to Mallorca, Benalmadena to Albir and Benijofar, we will have your local area covered – guaranteed. Moira Bartle from Caleta de Velez (Malaga) raised a subject echoed by several readers when she said: “Ensure that forthcom-

Almeria Murphy Stevens, from Arboleas, was the winning entry for the Almeria region. The 18-year-old Motocross fan said: “I wouldn’t make any changes to the company because it is perfect as it is.” Murphy, who is out and about on his bike constantly, has worked for Almeria Homes for the past 18 months but is thinking about returning to the UK to continue his studies, so his iPad will prove invaluable.

Costa del Sol Eveline Kleyngeld, from Estepona, took home the prize for the Costa del Sol. She likes the puzzles section. “I always turn to them first, so that gave me the idea that the index was very important, so I could find them easily. Then I look at the news, there is always so much to read.”

to us, so early in 2015 we asked our readers what they thought of the EWN. With a winning prize for the best comments of an iPad mini being given away in each of our six regions we asked: “If you were in charge of the EWN for a day, what is the one thing you would do to make it even better than it is?”

ing events be published in advance so readers can participate and enjoy, and not report after the event.” She was annoyed she missed an event that happened at 3.30pm on the day of publication and she read about it that evening, thus missing it. This is a very valid point, which the whole editorial team has taken on board. We pledge to strive to print as many upcoming events as possible, although for reasons of space we cannot always do so. Bill Mullaney, from Alicante Province, would like to see some travel features. He said: “I’d include travel features on

some interesting places in Spain to visit.” This is something that we have thought about and are delighted to have persuaded travel writer Kevin Pilley to start contributing. Although he will be writing about some Spanish destinations, we took it a stage further and he will give witty and informative reports from spots all round the world. Robert Walford from Campoverde (Alicante) came up with an excellent suggestion, shared by several readers. He said: “I would bring in a feature called Parish Pump News bringing input from correspondents

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Our winners Costa Blanca North Over in Javea on the Costa Blanca North, Brian Moreland showed his humour when asked what he would do if he was editor for a day. He quipped: “Immediately sack myself as I’d be useless.” Looking forward to checking out the iPad, he said it was the first thing he’d ever won, “apart from a turkey we won once on Christmas Eve!”

Axarquía Marcel Van den Huevel from Nerja’s suggestion was to do with team work, something we all recognise as vital at

of local news and items of interest from their village or town.” We thought it was such a good idea that we are actively recruiting volunteer local correspondents to report on their patch, and are inviting Mr Walford to be one of our first correspondents. If you would like to have a go then email us at newsdesk @euroweeklynews.com. Other ideas included increasing the number of distribution points, something we have done. Should you have any trouble finding a copy of the EWN drop us a line at distribution@ euroweeklynews.com.

EWN: “It’s all about motivating your workforce, you need everyone to go to work with a smile and job satisfaction is incredibly important,” he said. “Building a family atmosphere helps with communication, which is very important for any company, but in particular for a newspaper where it is vital that the readers get what they want – information. “I have always liked working for happy companies and I think that as the Euro Weekly News is the best English-language newspaper available, they need to make sure that everyone who works there is positive, upbeat and happy in their work.”

Joyce Gallagher from Catral would like to see recipes in the paper. “I always read the paper but I am a keen cook and there are no recipes, so I thought that was a shame and would invite people to send in their favourite recipes.”

Mallorca Congratulations to John Griffiths from Mallorca, who was forthright in his answer: “I would not change anything as I think that you have got things right.” Mr Griffiths, 66 years old, had been coming to Mallorca for 38 years, but retired to Son Ferrer 14 years ago. His parents had an apartment in Peguera so he had many opportunities to visit Mallorca over the years while he was working for a foreign royal family.

CONGRATULATIONS! Our winning ‘editors for the day.’

From left to right: Murphy Stevens, Eveline Kleyngeld, Brian Moreland, Marcel Van den Huevel, Joyce Gallagher and John Griffiths.

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Refugee housing SWEDEN: Sweden’s migration agency has signed a deal to house 1,260 refugees on board a cruise ship as authorities continue their search to find long-term asylum accommodation in the Nordic country.

King’s speech SWEDEN: In his annual speech to the nation, Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf referred to both the real threat of world terrorism and the refugee problems saying that Sweden must defend society’s values by remaining both trusting and open.

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POSTED an insensitive response to a news story KATIE HOPKINS has sparked outrage after posting an insensitive response to news a British Muslim family were banned from their dream Disneyland trip. She wrote: “two men and nine kids called Mahmood turned away from flight to America. Fair play. Were their mothers locked in the kitchen? Too female to fly?”

Speaker’s salary COMMONS Speaker John Bercow is now paid more than the prime minister after accepting an extra pay rise on top of the 10 per cent already handed to MPs which means that his annual salary is £150,236, while David Cameron earns £149,440.

Terrorism arrest A MAN has been arrested in south London in connection with “extremist Is-

BRITISH PRESS lamist terrorism,” the Metropolitan Police said. The 31-year-old was arrested at a business address on December 22. He was detained on suspicion of “being involved in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.”

Roadworks suspended NEARLY 400 miles of roadworks have been removed ready for one of the busiest days on the roads for motorists, Highways England has said. A total of 148 schemes were lifted on the morning of December 23 in an effort to free up motorways and A-roads.

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IT SEEMS that Amazon really does believe in the season of goodwill after sending a woman 42lbs of play-dough - even though she didn’t order anything from them. The surprise delivery - containing 180 cans of play-dough - even came with an added ‘gift’ of a laser scanner - presumably having been accidentally left in the box by staff at the Amazon depot.

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Getting the goat SWEDEN: The traditional Christmas goat has once again been set on fire in Gävle, central Sweden by Christmas arsonists, with one suspected perpetrator spending the night sobering up in a cell after being arrested by police with fire lighters and newspaper in his possession.

English is Scandinavian NORWAY: New linguistic research has concluded that residents of the British Isles didn’t just borrow words and expressions from Norwegian and Danish Vikings and their descendants. Rather, claim two professors now working in Oslo, the English language is in fact Scandinavian.

KEPT INDOORS: As they are milked three times a day.

Permanent cover for dairy cows MORE were kept indoors in 2014 than in 2013 MORE than three in 10 Dutch cows were kept permanently indoors in 2014, a slight rise on 2013, the national statistics office CBS has announced. Bigger farms, which use robot milking equipment, tend to keep their cows indoors because they are milked three times a day.

Tax benefits DUAL income families with children will benefit most from next year’s Dutch tax reforms now the senate has voted in

DUTCH PRESS favour of them and they should expect to have 2.5 per cent more to spend in 2016.

Victim compensation ALL victims of crimes will be guaranteed compensation from the Dutch gov-

COMBINING artificial intelligence and language acquisition skills, robots will soon teach refugee children the German language. Scientists are focusing on children to develop the technology’s effectiveness.

Naked truth GERMANY’S highest court has ruled that people have the right to force their exlovers to delete naked pictures of them. The Bundesgerichtshof confirmed a ruling made in October by a court in Koblenz, western Germany, on the case of a man who had taken several intimate photos of a woman during their affair.

Gun laws GERMAN gun club lobbyists were invited to the German Interior Ministry to discuss something that has been bothering them for a while the European Commission’s proposed plans to tighten Europe’s gun laws, which were suddenly revived from legislative stagnation in the wake of the ‘Islamic State’ attacks in Paris in November.

Train track selfies A NUMBER of German teens - in particular young girls pledging each other eternal friendship - are taking selfies while posing on train tracks. This reckless pastime has forced the rail operator into a counter-campaign using social media.

Feeling isolated FINLAND is isolated by the Baltic Sea both from Sweden and Estonia. There are increasing fears in the Finnish capital Helsinki of being ‘too far’ from the European continent especially with ground transport, as the EU has just granted Estonia €440 million to build a new high speed rail link to Poland and on to the rest of Europe.

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ernment from January 1, 2016. If the perpetrator is late in paying compensation ordered by the court, or refuses to do so, the government will pay the compensation to the victim and claim it back from the perpetrator.

Iraqi stowaways A 36-YEAR-OLD Hungarian truck driver was arrested in Venlo after seven Iraqi stowaways were found hiding in his truck, the Koninklijke Marechaussee.

Daesh eyes Germany ISLAMIST extremist Harry S wasn’t in Syria for long. But during his stay there, he claims, Islamic State leaders repeatedly tried to recruit him to commit terror attacks in Germany.

Tour de France ORGANISERS of the most famous bicycle race in the world have announced that Dusseldorf will host the start of the Tour de France in 2017.

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A temporary reprieve for Abengoa SPANISH banks and HSBC have agreed to lend further funds By John Smith SPANISH Banks and HSBC have agreed in principale to continue to support Abengoa by lending further funds which will allow it to pay December wages. However, they expect the stricken

is the amount of money that a consortium of Spanish banks is prepared to lend to Abengoa to allow it to keep going until mid-January.

PLANS: To reduce price differences between regions.

Prada sales are suffering in Asia By John Smith ALTHOUGH the Devil may wear Prada, people in Asia seem to have turned their backs on the Italian designer brand, and profits for the nine months to October 2015 dropped by an alarming 26.4 per cent to €235 million, compared to €319 million for the same period last year. Whilst the company is not

company to put up shares in its US subsidiary Abengoa Yield by way of collateral. Although this support will only carry it through until the middle of January, it gives the company some breathing space in which to review its situation and to allow the banks to

Npower failed its customers. Not only have its billing and complaint procedures been chaotic, it treated its customers poorly, which is unacceptable.” Dermot Nolan CEO of Ofgem on fine of £26 million

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exactly facing hard times, they are clearly worried, especially as for the last quarter profit fell by 38 per cent. In accordance with tradition, the company will be looking to cut costs. Prada also apparently plans to reduce price differences between different regions, to discourage tourists from travelling to countries where some items may be cheaper.

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Another Ortega purchase AMANCIO ORTEGA, owner of Inditex, has extended his real estate empire by purchasing the historic and protected Haughwout building in New York, just off Broadway at a cost of €133 million. This increases his holdings in property which includes iconic buildings in London, Madrid and Miami.

Electoral goodies JUST before the country went to the voting stations, the Spanish Government announced that in January, the cost of electricity would fall by 0.7 per cent and natural gas by 3 per cent. Minister Jose Maria Lassalle confirmed that if reelected and the economic climate was right, his government would reduce some IVA rates to 10 per cent.

Starbucks finally pay up IT has been revealed that Starbucks UK, which is an arm of the world’s largest coffee chains, has stuck to its word and has started to pay significant amounts of tax after averaging just over £500,000 (€700,000) per year over a period of 14 years.

$57 million (€52.5 million) is the record value of box office takings on the opening day of Star Wars The Force Awakens in the USA.

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Stung by widespread criticism and possibly suffering from a customer backlash from its lack of payment, it has seen a jump in profits and has paid £8 million (€11 million) in the past 12 months.

consider their positions if, as appears likely, there is no ‘white knight’ on the horizon to rescue the company and protect their investment. It appears the lawyers representing both Abengoa and the rescuing bank will be paid up to €40 million by the company.

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Competitor for Amazon THE Spanish department store El Corte Ingles has launched a new online rapid delivery operation in order to try to combat Amazon, which is seeing a steady rise in its business within Spain. The new service from El Corte Ingles offers two-hour delivery on a series of items in six of the largest Spanish cities, with categories including, computers, and cosmetics.

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BA considers taking off to Spain Photo Credit NATS Press Office flickr

By John Smith ALTHOUGH the Davies Commission concluded in July of this year that a third runway at Heathrow was probably the best option for expansion of flights in and out of London, the government announced in December that a decision had been postponed until the summer of 2016 whilst further analysis is to be undertaken. Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said that there was a ‘clear’ case for airport expansion “but it’s vitally important we get the decision right so that it will benefit generations to come.” This lack of decision has angered a number of British industry leaders, none more so than Willie Walsh, the chief executive of IAG, which owns British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling, and has its registered office in Madrid. He has now warned the government that if it does not make a decision about a third runway at Heathrow soon, then he will look to

AS widely forecast, the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points on December 16, which was its first increase since 2006. This move takes the range of rates banks offer to lend to each other overnight known as the Federal Funds rate to between 0.25 and 0.5 per cent, although this still allows the banks to charge much higher rates to business and consumer customers whilst only paying very small amounts of interest on funds invested. The move is likely to affect economies throughout the world, such as Brazil which has been benefiting from the fact that although its economy is risky, investors were receiving better rates of interest than offered in the US, and can now expect to see a flood of funds leaving the country.

expand his business in either Ireland or Spain where the other airlines are based. Any decision to expand the business in that manner will be to the obvious detriment of the British economy and to the benefit of the Irish and/or Spanish economies. Writing in the Daily Mail he did not mince his words, saying: “We’re a small island, and this Government looks set to make us even smaller on the world stage. Our leaders bestride the world saying the UK is open for business, but their actions do not match the rhetoric. “If the Government continues to dither over a new runway, then I’ll move my business elsewhere. We now have airlines in Dublin and Madrid, and can expand our business there, supporting the strengthening Irish and Spanish economies.”

Takeovers continue in the pharmaceuticals sector By John Smith Photo Credit Maxwell Hamilton flickr

US raises interest rate

AIRLINE BOSS: Willie Walsh at the controls of a flight simulator.

IT h as b e e n a n inc re dibly bus y year for takeovers in the drug sector, with the latest announced being GlaxoSmithKline taking over HIV drug development assets from Bristol-Myers Squibb for $1.4 billion (€1.3 billion).

GlaxoSmithKline to take over HIV drug development assets from Bristol-Myers Squibb for $1.4 bn

According to financial software company Dealogic, which assists in many of these takeovers, global deals in the pharmaceutical industry have reached $677.5 billion

DRUG GIANT: GlaxoSmithKline headquarters UK.

(€625 billion) which is an increase of 64 per cent over 2014 and is much greater than the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of many countries around the world. At the same time, 32-year-old Martin Shkreli, former hedge fund manager turned CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals and said to be the most hated man in America, was arrested on securities fraud charges. Shkreli, described by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as being responsible for a ‘trifecta of lies, deceit and greed,’ is accused of running a Ponzi scheme. He is, however, perhaps best known for increasing the price of Daraprim, the HIV drug marketed by the company he took over by more than 5,000 per cent. Shkreli did reduce the price of t he dr ug sl i ght l y af t er m ass protests but then complained that he should have actually charged more than his original price.

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What the hell have we done? WE’VE brought people into our society who are totally alien to the Christian celebration LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

AND so this is Christmas and what the hell have we done? What we’ve done, is to bring hundreds of thousands of individuals into our society who not only couldn’t give a damn, but are totally alien to the whole Christian celebration. Instead of the normal warm feelings of unity and goodwill, we have now managed to introduce into our midst a bunch of aliens, most of whom would prefer to see the whole event banned altogether. And you can feel it. Something is missing. Great chunks of our towns and cities are not only ignoring the whole joyous occasion, but are no doubt decrying it. And still they arrive in droves. Yet another section of our western culture and lifestyle is being eroded by immigrants, many of whom are at best cowardly deserters and at worst Islamic terrorists

TRAVELLING EXPERIENCE: The whole thing is now a security-blighted nightmare. infiltering our society with a view to spreading death and destruction among us. Slowly but surely the Islamic extremists are bringing more and more gloom into our existence. Flying used to be great fun.

How many can remember when the plane reached cruising height the pilots would open the door and invite all and sundry into the cockpit for a magical treat? The whole travelling experience is now

a security-blighted nightmare. Tubes, buses, even music concerts and sporting occasions, are overshadowed by the possibility that some of its attendees may never see their loved ones again. Is this what our forefathers gave life and limb for? We’ve insulted their memories. In our complacency, we have wasted the precious sacrifices they gave to ensure we would live in a democracy, not afraid to speak out, free and safe from danger in the sanctuary of our homelands. Our leaders have betrayed them all. And for those of you who still feel we should let all these people in regardless, I’ve just read a report of 52 tonnes of arms and ammunition, found by the Greek border control in imported containers meant to be holding furniture to ‘make life bearable’ and ‘ease the discomfort’ of the ‘refugees’. Well I hope this ‘offends’ all of them. Happy Christmas Keep the faith Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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We need to look no further than our own doorstep I DON’T expect you to agree with m e 100 pe r c e nt but the re is no avoiding the fact that by definition we are immigrants. While I agree many are coming in to take advantage of our benefit system, there are also those escaping war, famine and other hardships in their own country. When it comes to sponging we need to look no further than our own doorstep in the UK. Not only working class layabouts but politicians, people fiddling expenses and people with more money they can spend in several lifetimes avoiding tax. We all use Amazon, Starbucks and McDonald’s etc, all of whom reputedly avoid paying tax in UK. By doing so we encourage the practice because it suits our needs. Ian via the website on Enoch Powell by Leapy Lee

would collect them before Christmas, which will now mean I can navigate through my living room without tripping over the boxes or bags. This has certainly encouraged me to k e e p o n colle c ting, but hopefully I can pass them on to the charity every month or so. Anne Lee, Coin, Malaga

Bottle tops Failure to find new home comply I JUST can’t believe how influential the Euro Weekly News must be. Wh e n I c o n t a c t e d y o u la s t week about what to do with the bottle tops and ring pulls that had been c o l l e c t e d , I d i d n ’t e x p e c t such a fantastic response. Within just five hours of the latest Costa del Sol edition appearing, I h a d r e c e i v e d a ca ll fro m your head office saying somebody wanted to contact me and when we spoke she confirmed that she

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SHOULD these jottings reach your home internet base, before Christmas Day, then sincere good wishes f o r t h e d a y, t o y o u a n d yours. If received later, very best wishes for 2016! I enjoyed your splendid article on Enoch Powell MBE. In 1968, prior to my attending a speech to be giv e n b y E n o c h P o w ell, a t Birmingham’s Rag Market building, long now demolished, I decided to visit the Burlington Hotel, just off New Street, to firstly make use of the rather excellent toilets (too much information, I know) and the n t o t a k e a d r in k at th e Burlington lounge. Takin g m y b e e r t o a w in d o w seat, it was something of a shock to find that my companion on the couch was the great man himself. There appeared to be no security personnel in attendance, or perhaps it was their professionalism at work! Mr Powell at once stood and introduced himself. I explained that I would be meeting him again in about two hours, and was looking forward to his speech. We talked of his upbringing in Stetchford, and shared thoughts of how we saw the United Kingdom in the future. I felt privileged to spend just over 30 minutes in his company, a memory I will never forget. Very best regards sir.

DEAR Sir, In 2013 the PP Government in Madrid passed the Law of Transparency, Access to Information and Good Governance, perhaps in response to the wave of corruption scandals involving both main parties. This law required that local authorities at all levels publish on their website all information relating to their financial affairs, such as the levels of debt, full budget

Enoch Powell MBE.

information, cost of public services, details of public works, contracts and also full disclosure of councillor’s assets and salaries paid to elected members of the council. Most local authorities, whatever their political complexion, have voted for this... So why not Estepona? Over the past year opposition PSOE councillors have asked in vain for this information to be made public. Frustrated by the lack of response, the PSOE opposition group, he a de d by C ounc illor Manuela Benitez, has formally denounced the Estepona local government for its failure to comply with this law. Since coming into office in May 2011 the PP has undoubtedly made improvements to the town. So why the failure to provide the citizens of Estepona with information as to exactly what is being done with their tax money? It just doesn’t make sense, especially as this law was a measure

which was passed by their own government. Yours Mary Page Cancelada, Estepona

Expatriate voting rights FOR sure, we as expats, having no more property in our homeland, who live all year round and pay taxes in Spain, would need to be able to vote in the national elections, especially if we don’t vote anymore in our homeland. It’s here in Spain that we will endure the decisions not only of the politics of our town, but as well the general decisions taken by the main government. Let us vote please! Thank you! Micheline Via the website

IF they ever find the people who started these fires (I understand there were about 150), they should be tried for manslaughter. I am surprised there haven’t been more reports on the decimation of Asturias by arson - it’s a national disgrace. Annie Via the website

La Siesta worries DEAR Sir, It is now 10 years since work in an area of La Siesta was left in a terrible state with rubbish just all owed t o r ot . Mysel f and m y nei ghbour s have wr i t t en t o t he town hall but without any positive response. This is particularly upsetting when you consider that the local council has been promoting the fact that it is spending millions of eur os on bui l di ng a par k at La Siesta, yet does nothing to remove this eyesore. There were workers in the area earlier this year but they disappeared as the funds ran out, and we are still left with an area that not only looks bad but could attract vermin and fly tippers. Hopefully, when I return to Spain from my annual holiday in Holland, I can start to work with Euro Weekly News to try to apply pressure for this issue to be resolved. Fred de Jong, La Siesta

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What is the key to keeping your New Year’s resolutions? Ignore them! A LIST of ideas that should be smashed to smithereens and avoided at all costs books. (Oops. In one novel in my own thriller series, one cigarette brand is named, I don’t smoke. Honestly!) 6. Slebs. All those sanctimonious ‘celebrities’, who tell us how to run our lives whilst failing to realise just how dysfunctional their own are. 7. Spam. Got spammed by a message purporting to be anti-spam but which came from a site advertising, yes you guessed it, Viagra, fake Rolexes. So please, anti-spam software that works. Just get it done. 8. Wish lists that are never, ahem, fulfilled. Ah, well, there’s always next year’s … it’s being so cheerful that keeps me going! Happy New Year!

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I LOVE lists. Especially lists in alphabetical order. In fact, I love them so much I’ll share with you my latest for 2016. About New Year’s resolutions that should be smashed to smithereens, and what you should avoid at all costs. 1. Cookery shows on TV. Cook a gourmet meal in 30 minutes? Well, with superb knife skills, zillions of exotic ingredients and a professional kitchen/chef at your disposal. Simples! 2. Kids’ carol concerts. Maybe I’m in a minority but I can’t stand carol concerts with five-year-olds singing tunelessly and one little brat taking over as if auditioning for the X Factor. 3. Loudmouths. Who immediately comes to mind? Trumpeting his own loudmouth? Well, Donald Trump, nat-

LISTS: I love them, especially in alphabetical order. urally. Not to mention his ego, enough of that to make topless calendar boy Vladimir Putin look self-effacing. Talk about dumping Trump from the UK, how about some others, too? Like Jean-Claude Juncker, who’s forever

pontificating to Brits how they should run their country, when he’s made such a shambles of running the EU. Who would you ban? Feel free to add your own names either online under this piece, or in the newspaper.

4. Piped muzak in stores, especially Christmas jingles. Stores spend millions on what customers see but zilch on what they hear. Poor assistants have to endure it all year long. 5. Product placement on TV, in

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Peppa Pig Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Milkshake! Bop Box Bananas in Pajamas Toot the Tiny Tugboat Milkshake Monkey Wanda and the Alien Thomas and Friends Carry on Cabby Harry and the Hendersons Dracula: Dead and Loving It Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes World's Strongest Man Final 2015 Christmas with the Double Acts An Audience with Ken Dodd Britain's Favourite Stand-Up Comedian Super Casino

7:00am Sporting Triumphs 8:00am Sporting Triumphs 9:00am Sporting Triumphs 10:00am Sporting Triumphs 11:00am Sporting Triumphs 12:00pm Sporting Triumphs 1:00pm Sporting Triumphs 2:00pm Sporting Triumphs 3:00pm Sporting Triumphs 3:30pm Football 8:30pm World Darts Championship 12:00am Sporting Triumphs 12:15am Sporting Triumphs 12:30am Football Gold 12:45am Football Gold 1:00am Sporting Triumphs 1:15am Sporting Triumphs 1:30am Ringside: Fights of 2015

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SATURDAY - 02 JANUARY

7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen 12:30pm James Martin: Home Comforts 1:00pm BBC News 1:10pm Football Focus 1:50pm Saturday Sportsday 2:00pm Darts 5:30pm Final Score 6:10pm Mastermind Celebrity Special 6:40pm BBC News 6:50pm BBC London News 7:00pm Bruce's Hall of Fame with Alexander Armstrong 8:10pm Iron Man 3 10:10pm Casualty 11:00pm The National Lottery Live 11:10pm BBC News 11:30pm Match of the Day Gary Lineker presents highlights from the first Premier League matches of 2016. 1:00am Black Death

7:10am Race to Super Bowl 50 8:00am The Valley of Gwangi 9:35am Merrill's Marauders 11:10am Animal Park 12:10pm Natural World 1:00pm James Martin: Home Comforts 1:30pm Len and Ainsley's Big Food Adventure 2:15pm Talking Pictures 2:55pm Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 4:40pm Coast 5:30pm Darts 6:40pm Natural World 7:40pm Flog It! 8:40pm The Many Faces of Ronnie Corbett 9:40pm Dad's Army 10:10pm Leningrad and the Orchestra That Defied Hitler 11:40pm QI XL 12:25am Darts 1:15am Darts 3:15am Horror Hospital 4:40am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

9:30am Thunderbirds are Go 10:00am The Tom and Jerry Show 10:15am The Tom and Jerry Show 10:25am Murder, She Wrote 11:15am The Jeremy Kyle Show 12:20pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 1:20pm ITV News and Weather 1:25pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 2:30pm Catchphrase 3:15pm Off Their Rockers 3:45pm From Russia with Love 6:00pm Panda Babies 7:00pm ITV News London 7:15pm ITV News and Weather 7:30pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm Ninja Warrior UK 9:00pm Take Me Out 10:00pm The Dark Knight 11:05pm ITV News and Weather 11:25pm The Dark Knight 1:15am Jackpot247

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:55am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:50pm The Big Quiz 1:50pm Catchphrase 2:30pm The Little Vampire 4:30pm Horrid Henry: The Movie 6:25pm Liar Liar 8:05pm Evan Almighty 10:00pm Take Me Out: The Gossip 11:00pm Bridget Jones's Diary 1:00am American Pie 2:50am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 3:15am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Matt Edmondson narrates a funny selection of TV and home video clips featuring Guinness World Records. 3:40am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

8:00pm Great TV Mistakes 8:10pm Top Gear 9:15pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:10pm Sherlock 11:45pm Family Guy 12:10am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 12:50am Family Guy 1:15am Family Guy 1:35am Family Guy 2:00am Family Guy 2:20am Together 2:50am Together 3:20am Together 3:50am Together 4:20am Together

9:00pm Castles: Britain's Fortified History 10:00pm The Young Montalbano 11:50pm The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill 12:50am Kate Bush at the BBC 1:50am An Evening with Glen Campbell 3:10am Country at the BBC 4:40am This is BBC Four

7:00am In Loving Memory 7:25am Where the Heart is 8:15am Where the Heart is 9:15am The Royal 10:20am The Royal 11:20am By Royal Appointment 12:25pm Emma 2:55pm Foyle's War 4:55pm Columbo 6:55pm Midsomer Murders 9:00pm Foyle's War 11:00pm Lewis Feature-length drama following on from the Inspector Morse series. 1:00am Marchlands Chilling drama about three families who live in the same remote house in different time periods. 2:05am The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 3:05am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping

SUNDAY - 03 JANUARY

7:10am How I Met Your Mother 7:30am The War of the Worlds 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am True Grit 12:40pm Thunderbirds 2:30pm Channel 4 Racing 5:00pm Channel 4 News 5:20pm The Simpsons 5:50pm Mission: Impossible 7:50pm Mission: Impossible II 10:00pm The World's Greatest Spy Movies 11:35pm Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy 2:00am Marley Kevin Macdonald's documentary explores the life, cultural influence and legacy of Bob Marley. 4:30am TFI Friday: New Year Special Chris Evans welcomes in the new year with an exciting mix of features, raucous stunts and top guests.

9:55am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10:30am The Saturday Show 12:30pm Loch Lomond: A Year in the Wild 1:30pm Loch Lomond: A Year in the Wild 2:25pm Columbo Goes to the Guillotine 4:20pm Columbo: Candidate for Crime 6:15pm The Hunt for Hitler's Missing Millions 7:10pm World War II in Colour 8:00pm Ben Fogle in Winter Wonderland 9:00pm Building the Ice Hotel 9:55pm 5 News Weekend 10:00pm Football League Tonight 11:30pm 20 Moments That Rocked Talent Shows 12:55am Access 1:00am Super Casino

9:00am Match of the Day 10:30am Wanted Down Under 11:15am Homes Under the Hammer 12:15pm Money for Nothing 1:00pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:15pm Britain's Muslim Soldiers 2:55pm Eat Well for Less 3:55pm Escape to the Country 4:25pm Billionaire Boy 5:25pm Songs of Praise 6:00pm Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough 7:00pm BBC News 7:20pm BBC London News 7:30pm Countryfile 8:30pm Still Open All Hours 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm War and Peace 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm BBC London News 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:35am The Road 2:15am Weather for the Week Ahead

9:15am Countryfile 10:15am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11:45am Len and Ainsley's Big Food Adventure 12:30pm Len and Ainsley's Big Food Adventure 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm Darts 6:00pm Flog It! 7:00pm The Great History Quiz: The Tudors 8:00pm The Millionaire's Gift Guide 9:00pm Dragons' Den 10:00pm My Mediterranean with Adrian Chiles 11:00pm Charlie Brooker's End of Year Review 2015 12:00am Abz on the Christmas Farm 12:30am Darts 1:20am Darts 3:20am Countryfile 4:15am Holby City 5:15am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:00pm Shrek The Third 11:25pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:55pm Family Guy 12:20am Family Guy 12:40am American Dad! 1:05am American Dad! 1:25am Russell Howard's Good News 1:55am Russell Howard's Good News 2:25am Footballers, Sex, Money: What's Gone Wrong?

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7:00am Fantasy Football Club, the 22 Merse Meets Tony Adams 8:30am Barclays Premier League Review 9:00am Game Changers 9:30am Fantasy Football Club, the 22 Merse Meets Tony Adams 11:00am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm Scottish Premiership 3:45pm Pro 12 Rugby 6:00pm Ford Saturday Night Football 9:00pm World Darts Championship 12:30am SNF: Match Choice 2:00am SNF: Match Choice 3:30am SNF: Match Choice 5:00am Sporting Triumphs 5:15am Sporting Triumphs 5:30am Sporting Triumphs

9:05am The Aquabats! Super Show! 9:30am A Grizzly New Year's Tale 10:00am The Tom and Jerry Show 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Murder, She Wrote 11:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 2:40pm Catchphrase 3:25pm Ninja Warrior UK 4:25pm Goldfinger 6:35pm ITV News London 6:45pm ITV News and Weather 7:00pm Ninja Warrior UK 8:00pm Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands 9:00pm Endeavour 11:00pm ITV News and Weather 11:20pm Joanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian Adventure 12:20am Rugby Highlights

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am You've Been Framed! 7:35am Emmerdale Omnibus Aaron's alibi falls apart. Cain's plan backfires. Ross comes under suspicion. 10:25am Coronation Street Omnibus Liz advises Johnny to come clean. Carla and Robert's worlds collide. Who is kissing who at midnight? 1:25pm Take Me Out 2:30pm Take Me Out: The Gossip 3:30pm Evan Almighty 5:35pm Jurassic Park 8:00pm Nanny McPhee 10:00pm The Shawshank Redemption 12:55am The Faculty 2:55am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 3:20am The Hot Desk 3:30am Teleshopping

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Tommy Cooper Ax Men Ax Men Formula E: Sound of the Future Kojak Kojak Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Storage Wars Spartacus Stanley Kubrick's critically acclaimed historical epic, set in 73 BC, about a violent slave rebellion Superman Oscar-winning fantasy based on the classic comic strip, portraying the early years of the Man of Steel. Space Cowboys Magnum Force Inside Man The Store

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8:00pm Treasures of Heaven 9:00pm Westminster Abbey 10:00pm Citizen Kane 12:00am Talking Pictures 12:45am The Richest Songs in the World 2:15am Michael Palin's Quest for Artemisia 3:15am Westminster Abbey 4:15am Britain on Film

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On the Buses Fresh Fields Emma Heartbeat Heartbeat Columbo The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Foyle's War Midsomer Murders The Cruise Ship The Cruise Ship The Royal Variety Performance Lewis And Then There Were None Where the Heart is Drama series following the lives of community nurses in a small Yorkshire town. Heartbeat Drama series set in a Yorkshire village during the 1960s.

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The Parent Trap Frasier Frasier Sunday Brunch The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Jungle 2 Jungle A Monster in Paris Channel 4 News Fantastic Four Walking the Himalayas Deutschland 83 Gogglebox The Rich Kids of Instagram How the Rich Live Longer Hollyoaks Omnibus Peri fears that she's being lied to by her family again, and searches for the truth. Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me

9:10am Blaze and the Monster Machines 9:40am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:55am Wanda and the Alien 10:10am Toby's Travelling Circus 10:20am Jelly Jamm 10:30am LazyTown 10:55am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:30am Football League Tonight 1:00pm Fail Army 1:30pm Loch Lomond: A Year in the Wild 2:30pm Loch Lomond: A Year in the Wild 3:30pm The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep 5:35pm 5 News Weekend 5:45pm Snow White 7:25pm Cinderella 9:00pm Legally Blonde 11:00pm Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2015 1:40am Super Casino

Ax Men Ax Men Ax Men Legacy! The 2015 Rugby World Cup Minder Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Destry Cheyenne Autumn Rio Bravo Rugby Highlights The Krays Public Enemies Ax Men Series following the work of North American lumberjacks as they risk their lives to cut timber. The Store Every day The Store brings you a fantastic range of products from JML which you can purchase.

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 The final from the PDC William Hill World Darts Championship. 10:30pm Sporting Triumphs 10:45pm Sporting Triumphs An in-depth look at one of Joe Calzaghe's career defining moments. 11:00pm Ford Football Special 12:25am Cricket

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JULY PODEMOS second-in-charge Iñigo Erejon called Greece’s ‘no to austerity’ vote a triumph for democracy in the birthplace of democracy. Fitting, then, that this will be only a Pyrrhic victory. Edition 1567

CRISTOBAL MONTORO: One sincere politician. APRIL PODEMOS regional election candidates were democraticallychosen by party members, yet only two are women. Is gender equality less important to voters than political leaders believe? Edition 1556

MAY ARTUR MAS, who wants to guide Cataluña towards independence, routinely forgets that Catalan nationalism does not automatically entail separatism. Edition 1561

AUGUST NATIONAL MPs claimed €2.6 million in travel expenses between January and July. The parliament chamber usually looks empty so how do they manage to spend that much getting there. Editon 1572 SEPTEMBER CHURCHILL said that ‘to jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war.’ Sixty-one years later

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MONDAY - 05 JANUARY 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Celebrity Mastermind 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm A Question of Sport 10:00pm Silent Witness 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 12:45am The Graham Norton Show

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My Life in Books Darts Coast Flog It! Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Only Connect 10:00pm Immortal Egypt with Joann Fletcher 11:00pm Insert Name Here 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am Darts 1:05am Darts

7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Griff's Great Britain 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm When Ant and Dec Met the Prince 11:30pm ITV News 12:10am Emergency! Trains v Weather 1:10am Jackpot247

5:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:55pm Take Me Out 7:50pm The Hot Desk 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 FHM 11:00pm American Pie 12:55am Two and a Half Men

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Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Deal or No Deal Countdown A Place in the Winter Sun Come Dine with

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The Simpsons To Boldly Go Hollyoaks Legends of the Channel 4 News Deep: Deep Sea Food Unwrapped Sharks Diet Special Big Hits: TOTP 1964 10:00pm The Undateables to 1975 The First World War 11:00pm Rich Kids Go Shopping From Above 12:05am Tattoo Fixers

2:15pm Heartbeat 3:15pm Wild at Heart 4:20pm Where the Heart is 5:25pm Man About the House 5:55pm Rising Damp 6:25pm On the Buses 7:00pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 11:00pm Law and Order: UK 12:00am Case Sensitive 1:05am And Then There Were None

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Fail Army Neighbours NCIS A Trace of Danger 5 News at 5 Neighbours Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 5 News Tonight Police Interceptors Sinkholes: Buried Alive World's Toughest Prison 14 Years on Death Row The Next Three Days

5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Silent Witness 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Reggie Yates' Extreme UK 12:35am Stacey Dooley Investigates

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Football Gold Football Gold Goals on Sunday Fantasy Football Club Hlts 21 (Tony Adams Special) Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Football's Greatest Boys of Ford Mnf: 1966 Special Boys of Football's Greatest

6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm The Kyle Files 9:00pm Trawlermen Tales 10:00pm Saved 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Britain's Biggest Adventures with Bear Grylls 12:45am Double Decker Driving School

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1:45pm Coronation Street 2:45pm Baby Mama 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Fast and the Furious 12:10am The Keith Lemon Sketch Show

8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 11:00pm EastEnders 11:30pm Cuckoo 12:00am Family Guy

11:00pm The Crusades 12:00am When Albums Ruled the World 1:30am To Boldly Go 2:30am The Joy of Logic 3:30am Treasures of Heaven

2:10pm Heartbeat 3:15pm Wild at Heart 4:15pm Where the Heart is 5:20pm Man About the House 5:50pm Rising Damp 6:20pm On the Buses 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm Law and Order: UK 12:00am Case Sensitive

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Four in a Bed Deal or No Deal Countdown A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Tricks of the Restaurant Trade 9:30pm Travel Man: 48 Hours in Vienna 10:00pm Big Fat Quiz of Everything 12:05am 24 Hours in A and E

2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm A Wife's Nightmare 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 7:55pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Cats Make You Laugh Out Loud 9:00pm Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 10:00pm Celebrity Big Brother 12:00am Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

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Duck Dynasty Duck Dynasty Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Minder The Professionals Magnum, P.I. Alias Smith and Jones Minder The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Chase: Celebrity Special Driven to Kill The Keeper

4:00pm Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 5:00pm Barclays Premier League Review 6:00pm Fantasy Football Club Hlts 21 (Tony Adams Special) 6:30pm Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 7:30pm Barclays Premier League Review 8:30pm Football 11:15pm To be Announced 11:45pm Football Gold 12:00am La Liga World 2015

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8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:00pm Live at the Apollo 10:30pm Live at the Apollo 11:00pm EastEnders 11:30pm Russell Howard's Good News Extra 12:15am Family Guy 12:40am Family Guy 1:00am American Dad! 1:25am Family Guy 1:45am I Know What You Weighed Last Summer 2:45am Siblings

7:00am Countdown 7:45am King of Queens 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Frasier 11:30am Undercover Boss USA 12:30pm Four in a Bed 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Four in a Bed 3:10pm Deal or No Deal 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 10:00pm Empire of the 7:30pm Hollyoaks Tsars: Romanov 8:00pm Channel 4 News Russia with Lucy 9:00pm Mary Portas: Worsley Secret Shopper 11:00pm The Queen's 10:00pm 24 Hours in A Castle and E 12:00am Roy Orbison: One 11:00pm Bodyshockers of the Lonely 12:05am The Undateables Ones

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. THIS week we have asked Dr Perez Belmonte a few questions about allergies. In the old days not many people seemed to be allergic to things yet nowadays almost everyone claims to be allergic to something. Why is this? Over recent years allergies have started to appear a lot more often and can cause discomfort. This may be due to modern lifestyles, exposure to contamination and various substances. We now have allergy specialists who can diagnose them whereas in the past this wasn’t possible and anyone with signs of a possible allergy should see their doctor. How can I tell if I have an allergy? Allergies can cause all sorts of symptoms and even seem like other illnesses. Common symptoms include sneezing, an itchy nose and sore throat but can also cause breathing difficulties. The eyes and skin can be affected. These are the most common symptoms although others can affect the digestive system and in serious cases general allergic reac-

tions can cause collapse. Are there effective ways to control allergies? The first thing to do is get a diagnosis from a specialist. Then there are many different treatments ranging from tablets to vaccinations depending on the type of allergy which can help control symptoms and in some cases cure them. Can children with food allergies be gradually cured? Sometimes children can develop allergies to certain foods which stop them from leading a normal life. Although cases vary, they are usually unable to ‘get used’ to these foods. These allergies are important and require attention from a specialist in paediatric allergies. How should I react to a severe allergic reaction? At the first sign of a possible allergy, from a simple itchy nose or sneezing fit to a general feeling of being unwell or a reaction of any type, you should see a medical professional who will take any necessary measures. Once the crisis passes patients should see a specialist for tests and diagnosis.

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MY role as a personal trainer goes way above and beyond counting out reps for clients and ushering them to the next piece of exercise equipment, I am quite often personal trainer/best friend. Client relationships become close, as a fitness coach I teach them to recognise that their physical appearance is much more a counter product of their mental state and attitude than they realise. When a client who generally leads an extremely busy life, juggling career and family, visits me twice a week for their hourly session, this becomes THEIR time. This I can virtually guarantee is the only opportunity they are likely to have in that week to focus on themselves completely. A good personal trainer genuinely cares about their clients. It does not take me long to see exactly what makes my clients tick, their strengths and weaknesses. I am in a sense the in-

RELATIONSHIP: A close bond develops between trainer and client. valuable best friend that tells them when they need to change their habits or attitude to themselves and how hard they are capable of pushing themselves. I recognise if they are feeling low or having trouble coping with personal issues and I adapt the hour session that they spend with me, to incorporate the mental focus needed, just like a best friend would. I agree that the relationship I have

with clients is relatively unique in the way that they pay me for my time, it is a business transaction and this can sometimes be tricky. Most personal trainers would agree that even though a business transaction takes place, it does not change the level of care and fondness that develops for clients and the great feeling it gives to see them reach and achieve their goals.

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It’s time for my last grump of the year Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man WELL that’s Christmas out the way and you already know my feelings about that so obviously my last grump of the year has to be about New Year’s Eve. When I was younger, much younger, it was OK to go out with the wife and a few friends to celebrate. (Yeah I know, smart ass, I do have some!) To be honest it used to be fun but as I’ve got older it’s just another day. If you actually want to go out to a restaurant you have to be prepared to get a second mortgage, because for some reason most places find it necessary to charge ludicrously high prices for extremely average food. I remember a couple of years ago we went to a local four-star hotel for New Year’s Eve and, as is usual these days, we had to pay up front and choose our menu in full in advance. Now, when you are a bit grumpy like me

this gives you nowhere to go when, after ordering what you want, you find that they have changed the menu and the dish you ordered was no longer being served! Of course, I was just about to have a ruck but Mrs S said to leave it so as it was New Year’s Eve I just had a mini moan to the waiter who just said sorry but couldn’t offer a reason for the change. At the end of the meal we were meant to have a plate of cheese and biscuits which turned out to be a slice of sweaty cheddar and three Ritz crackers. By this time my red knickers were really chaffing and I’d had enough. The 12 grapes were all spotty brown with pips in. The flashing fairy lights all around the room were giving me a migraine. Midnight came and everyone ran around kissing each other which, at any other time of the year, would be seriously frowned upon and would finish up in a mega punch up. Everyone then sat there on their mobile phones shouting, “I can’t hear you, you’re breaking up. Happy New ... what? You’re breaking up …. Year.” And that was it, another New Year’s Eve out the way. Happy New Year everyone – I’m staying at home this year.

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N332 team alert of potential scam 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.

ADVICE: Check around your vehicle before you enter it. A WARNING has been issued regarding a new scam warning that is being spread through social networks around the globe. The instigator of the scam places a cash note on the windscreen of the car, affixed by the windscreen wipers. The idea is that once inside the vehicle, the driver will see the note and, thinking that their luck has just come in, exit the car in order to retrieve the money. At this point, with the engine still running, the scammer would rush into the vehicle and drive off, leaving the victim holding a note, which is actually a fake. Although there are currently no reported cases of this happening in Spain, it is only a matter of time before somebody attempts it, and succeeds. The advice is always to check around the

vehicle before you enter it, not only looking for things placed on your windscreen or back window, but also checking for obvious damage and that your tyres are inflated. It is highly unlikely that anybody would leave money for you in this way, so if you do see such an occurrence, don’t build your hopes up and stay alert. E-Book Don’t forget the E-book ‘The New Rules of the Road’ is still available which details some of the changes to traffic laws in Spain, some already implemented and some due in the near future. It can be downloaded via www.n332.es/ebook/ with all proceeds going to the Elche Children’s Home based on the Costa Blanca.

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Can the President act alone? At our AGM in January an item on the Agenda was eventually withdrawn by the President after a debate with every speaker opposed to what he wanted to do. Coming forward to August, the very same Agenda item has been imIf the action included the spending of substantial Community funds or if it altered elements of the Community property, the President should have called an extraordinary general meeting to seek authorisation. However, there are many minor actions that lie within

plemented. Other than a health or safety issue, is this in order, or should there have been a special general meeting to discuss the merit of the issue again?

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the President’s power to act on his own accord, even if they are not immediate issues of health or safety.

R.D. (Mallorca) We observe that the item was never put to a vote, so the members cannot say they denied it officially, even though they spoke against it. An opponent with his wits about him should have called for a vote on the Agenda item at the time. That would have made it official.

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‘MUM, WOULD YOU BE ANGRY IF I STOPPED BEING A LESBIAN OVER CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR’

CASABERMEJA NERJA

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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A conversation with a colleague brings insights into how others live and it is quite an eye-opener.

Friendships are particularly important this week. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There is something in you that needs a creative outlet. Perhaps you would like to write a book: memoirs, for instance, take up a craft or paint.

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How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case G) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION echt etch hens hues hunt huts shun shut such tech then thus tush chess chest chute hunts shuns shunt shuts tench tenth thens chests chutes shunts stench tenths tushes chestnut CHESTNUTS

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) A strong and exciting romantic feeling flows through the week, which is fitting as Valentine's Day comes round again next month. Someone returning from a trip makes you smile and boosts your spirit. People who have been a little bossy finally realise that you will not rise to the bait.

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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Thoughts come to you, perhaps in dreams, that are creative and energy boosting. Someone who recently moved out of your sphere is sadly missed but is in some ways still a part of you. A person at work who has been causing you concern needs investigation.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Although you have perhaps been looking to money-making ideas to progress finances, think also of alternatives. Perhaps there are areas of your lifestyle where money could be saved. Items that are not used could be sold for a profit and rid you of clutter.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) There may be some opposition to your ideas as Pluto turns this week. Perhaps your natural

Alicante TODAY:

TODAY:

LEO (July 24 - August 23) This is a week when progress is fast and plans run ahead. Try new ideas and seek information to hone your knowledge. An organisation that is new to you offers insight and social involvement. An offer that thrusts you into the limelight would be to your advantage.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Being very much in demand for your talents this week means less time to spend socially, so it’s important to make time for loved ones at the weekend. Someone seeking your advice may simply be seeking your approval for an action they will take anyway.

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charm just doesn’t seem to be working. As you have helped others in the past, make it clear that you expect a bit of cooperation.

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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Satisfaction with your love life is paramount this week, and the opinion of others seems important to you. Perhaps you are looking for an excuse to make a change. It is possible that a change is not required so much as a different approach. It is not essential to put all your eggs in one basket.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Having suffered a bit of a setback last week, you may be feeling less confident. Revving up your social life will certainly help to bring spirits up again. Be with people who liven or inspire you in some way.

(December 22 - January 20)

LOTTERY

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Spirituality seeps right through the week. As you are feeling particularly sensuous, invite someone special to dinner or on a trip. Visit garden centres and plan ahead. The colours and perfumes will be particularly pleasing.

It’s a better week for travel with less likelihood of delays. Should you be feeling a little lethargic and sorry about recent events, just count your blessings. Consider raising some money and having fun by indulging in a garage or car boot sale.

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REINTEGRO

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1. Born in Washington DC on January 1,1895, which famous US lawyer was appointed the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in March 1935? 2. David Dinkins was sworn in as which US city’s first black mayor on January 1, 1990? 3. Entertaining Mr Sloane (1964), Loot (1965) and What the Butler Saw (1969) are all plays written by which English playwright and author, who was born in Leicester on January 1, 1933? 4. Euro banknotes and coins became legal tender in 12 of the European Union’s member states on January 1 in which year? 5. Riga is the capital of which Baltic republic that became the 18th member of the Eurozone on January 1, 2014? 6. Singer-songwriter and guitarist Joseph Allen McDonald, who was born in Washington DC on January 1, 1942, was the lead singer of which 1960s psychedelic rock group? 7. Which British cricket journalist and a past President of the MCC, who died on January 1, 2013, was known as CMJ? 8. Which central midfield player, born in Stevenage on January 1, 1992, made his Arsenal first team debut in 2008, becoming the club’s youngest ever league debutant at the age of 16 years, 256 days? 9. Which French actor, cabaret singer and entertainer, best known for his signature songs, including Louise, Mimi, Valentine and Thank Heaven for Little Girls, died on January 1, 1972, aged 63? 10. With what type of music would you principally associate Milt Jackson, who was born in Detroit on January 1, 1923? Not a lot of people know that… in Italy, people wear red underwear on New Year’s Day to bring good luck all year long

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Across 1 2 3 1 Influences (7) 5 Farm buildings (5) 8 8 Proceeding in small stages (7) 9 Loans (5) 10 Additional (5) 10 11 Projectile (7) 12 Not open or public (6) 14 Implored (6) 12 13 17 Item (7) 19 Somewhat fat and rounded (5) 22 Reaches the highest points (5) 17 18 23 At a previous time (7) 24 Is compliant (5) 22 25 Decreases in size, range or extent (7) Down 24 1 Discuss with reasoning (5) 2 Ceremonial dinner party for many people (5) 7 Hang freely (7) 3 Bravery (7) 12 Hair cleansing agent (7) 4 Serious (6) 5 Written accounts of money owed (5) 13 Small house with a single story (7) 15 Male ruler of an empire (7) 6 Sprinting (7)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 4 represents H and 7 represents Q, so fill in H every time the figure 4 appears and Q every time the figure 7 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.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Custard, 5 Bards, 8 Elation, 9 Ladle, 10 Scrub, 11 Elegant, 12 Sacred, 14 Master, 17 Avocado, 19 Stall, 22 Loads, 23 Narrate, 24 Scent, 25 Clarets.

Down: 1 Chess, 2 Stair, 3 Amiable, 4 Dancer, 5 Belle, 6 Radiant, 7 Shelter, 12 Stables, 13 Chorale, 15 Austria, 16 Cognac, 18 Asset, 20 Awake, 21 Leeks.

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7 Parade, 8 Images, 9 Here, 10 Creation, 11 Whisker, 13 Treat, 15 Smile, 17 Reaches, 20 Organise, 21 Snow, 23 Funnel, 24 Skates.

16 Precious stones (6) 18 Court matters (5) 20 Marriage (5) 21 Components (5)

Down: 1 Bake, 2 Camels, 3 Peaches, 4 Given, 5 Fatter, 6 Lemonade, 12 Humorous, 14 Release, 16 Learns, 18 Casual, 19 Bills, 22 Oxen.

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

Across 1 Chantaje (9) 7 Good-looking (5) 8 Sleeve (5) 9 Train (railway) (4) 10 Tazas (4) 13 Pala (para cavar) (5) 14 Derecha (5) 16 Motorway (9)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Sled, 2 Pesebre, 6 Fir, 7 Pan, 8 Zorra, 9 Poinsettia, 13 Gift, 14 New.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Down: 1 Sleep, 2 Prizes, 3 Spirit, 4 Baya, 5 Early, 6 Fun, 10 Oro, 11 Elf, 12 Inn.

Down 1 See 15 2 Housewife (3,2,4) 3 Nudo (en hilo, cuerda) (4) 4 Soul (of a person) (4) 5 Lenguajes (9) 6 Latón (metal) (5) 9 Gusto (sentido) (5) 11 Ordenado (habitación, escritorio) (4) 12 Goteo (de líquido, grifo) (4) 15/1 Bolsita de té (3,3)

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Retina 2 Pander 3 Attest 4 Vortex 5 Distal 6 Effort 7 Eldest 8 Banter 9 Serene 10 Dancer 11 Gambol 12 Cheery 13 Camera 14 Heater 15 Earthy 16 Yearly 17 Cheese 18 Scurry 19 Return

Across 1 Christmas visitors can include one conjuror (8) 5 Fiasco deep in computer instruction (4) 8 Roman emperor confined in one room (4) 9 End a hotel employee strike (8) 10 Got better after the morning was over (7) 12 A novice gets a large amount of grant (5) 13 British capital held by vigilant prince (6) 15 Discovers escapism in poetry (6) 17 Calls the conditions (5) 18 Land transformed into sea (7) 22 Actress Gloria comes to German capital for final appearance (4,4) 23 Depressed plumage (4) 24 The last word in a team entry (4) 25 Words of condolence may be expensive, darling (4,4) Down 1 The state of a man not getting upset (7) 2 Wolf in ravine (5)

3 Is little Susan having children? (5) 4 None can alter this element (4) 6 Wise words they utter could be so clear (7) 7 Maintain former monarch’s car (5) 11 Female resident of island or isthmus? (5) 12 Proficient in a small department (5) 14 It obstructs gunners in a boat (7)

16 You’ll turn nuts if you use it (7) 17 A Scot translating one of Puccini’s operas (5) 19 A letter for Socrates (5) 20 Putting one’s head in this may make one so wretched (5) 21 Brave, we hear he’s out in cricket (4)

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A FEW subjects paraded through my Sauvignon Blanc-ed mind, then I fell asleep 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.

DURING the winter months, there is nothing I like more than a good long soak in a hot bath. Well that’s not strictly true, there are other things that I like much more, but space and modesty prevents me from enlarging on that. I regard it as pure luxury to lie back with a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc, up to my neck in soap suds, listening to the honeyed tones of Nat King Cole or Deep Purple on my iPod. I have eclectic musical tastes. It’s a place where I can formulate new world shattering wheezes, compose brilliant pieces for my column, and reminisce about times gone by and people I have known. I can also play submarines with a half empty shampoo

MARINA: I pondered writing about the expensive boats you see in the Costa Blanca. bottle and a water pistol I purchased from our local Bazaar Chino, as I did yesterday before the Princess came in and

took them off me. She can be so childish at times. The rug would have dried out eventually.

Anyway there I was wondering what to write about next week. I pondered about the

amount of expensive boats you see in any marina along the Costa Blanca, and the fact that some of them never seem to move from one month to the next. I also thought that maybe I should do one more piece about Christmas, but then decided that the subject was about done to death. The Syrian crisis, mass immigration, the latest Strictly Come Dancing series, and the HM Revenue and Customs self assessment website that makes Einstein’s theory of relativity look like Play School , all paraded through my Sauvignon Blanc-ed mind as possibilities. But then I must have fallen asleep. I woke up in water that was so cold, I would not have been surprised to see icebergs bobbing around my extremities. Then resembling a giant raisin on legs, I hopped from the tub and realised that I was no closer to any firm ideas for next week’s EWN.

Another Spanish election probable WILL take place if no stable government is formed to take power DESPITE the fact the election results have only been out for a few days, there is little doubt that Christmas won’t be a time of peace and goodwill for all men as politicians try to review all of the combinations which could allow for a stable government to take power. The options however are very limited and in theory, although the PP will have the first opportunity to form a government, even with the support of Ciudadanos, the two parties would have to pick up another 13 supporters in order to have a one-seat majority. The left is in a slightly stronger position and could command a strong majority, if the PSOE combined with Podemos and all of the nationalist members, but even that doesn’t seem very likely or if attempted, very workable. In times of war, true coalitions have been seen to work and work well, but in times of peace, they tend to be unworkable with individual parties unable to agree to a common theme, and withdrawing if they disagree with any law that the party with the largest number of seats tries to put through. When you consider the number of seats that Podemos won and the fact they won on an anti-austerity manifesto, it seems highly unlikely that they would be able or prepared to agree to any government which does not espouse their basic policy. Apart from policies, there are also personal differences between the leaders of the various parties, most appearing to consider Mariano Rajoy a stumbling

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PP GOVERNMENT: Mariano Rajoy and Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo. block to power-sharing for various reasons including his personality, and support of various members of his government who have been caught up in a range of scandals. The surprise emergence of previous PP leader Jose Maria Aznar soon after the election where he called for an immediate meeting of the party, suggests that he has a plan. Although he has indicated he won’t stand as leader, it is possible he may be about to suggest that Mr

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WISH: A prosperous 2016.

What about the future? FIRST of all, the publishers and staff at the Euro Weekly News would like to wish all of our readers a very happy and prosperous 2016. Most of us want to have a peaceful and stress-free life where we are healthy, don’t have to worry about our financial position, can enjoy a pleasant life here in Spain and where appropriate watch our children and grandchildren grow into well-rounded and happy adults themselves. Life isn’t always kind and sometimes it deals us fairly unpleasant surprises, but generally people are able to cope with difficulty and move forward. Even illness is being conquered, with cancer less likely to be the guaranteed killer it was just 20 years ago. What we can’t prepare for are the totally unexpected. We know that there has been an increase in natural disasters over the past few years, but who expected the Tsunami of 2004, or some of the devastating attacks by nature that have claimed so many lives over the years? There is now, not a new worry, but a much extended one with the reappearance of terrorism undertaken by Daesh in the so-called name of religion. Nowhere is safe but equally, we have to live our lives as normally as possible and not be afraid of being caught up in what would be an ill chance in millions by being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Life doesn’t come with any guarantees so we need to enjoy it the best we can, try to protect those close to us and do no deliberate harm to those who aren’t.

Rajoy steps down in favour of his deputy Soraya Saenz de Santamaria, who is likely to be a more acceptable Now we partner to the other leaders. want to Whatever happens, some decision has to be made by hear your views. January 13 when the king is due to nominate the head of government. If there is a minority PP YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE government or a fragile coalition, then odds are - YOUR OPINION that it will not last for long and new elections will www.euroweeklynews.com need to be held.

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Registration period opens for mature student courses

Three Kings Parade will see changes in Salobreña this year

IDEA is to ensure that people still have access to educational activities By Steve Walsh THE Velez-Malaga Town Council and the University of Malaga have opened the registration period for the 10th edition of Classes for the Elderly, a series of courses offered only to those over 55 years old. The courses will take place in the Centro de Estudios sobre el Exilio between January 26 and May 5, 2016. This edition will contain seven courses: Introduction to Genetics, Technology of the 21st Century: Robotics, Introduction to Cartography, Greece in the Mirror, Spanish Language, Literature and Cinema: an Adventure in Common, and Promotion of the Quality of Life through

Christmas Treasure Hunt THE Youth Council of Rincon de la Victoria organised a Christmas Treasure Hunt that took place on Monday December 28 in the Plaza de la Constitucion. Participants played a variety of games and searched for hidden clues in order to find prizes and Christmas treasures. The activity was free, and young people could participate by themselves or with their parents. The total value of the different prizes added up to more than €1,000. Rincon de la Victoria Mayor Encarnacion Anaya emphasised the commitment of the local council to offering a wide spectrum of activities to the children in the area.

Councillor Maria Jose Garcia with the Three Kings.

SEVEN COURSES: Will be offered to people over 55 years old. Healthy Food. Velez-Malaga Education and Culture councillor Jose Alarcon said that the idea behind the courses is to ensure

that people who have finished their careers still have easy access to educational and cultural activities. A total of 130 places will be

offered and the classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.30pm to 7pm. The registration period will last until January 26.

THE Festivities Department of the Salobreña Town Council has decided to give the Three Kings Parade a complete overhaul this year. One of the major changes will be the use of new floats. Salobreña Festivities councillor Maria Jose Garcia said the council had been working on an exciting new design for the floats. Another big change has been the decision to include an African person as the representative of King Baltasar. Garcia said that these kinds of changes are essential as they provide a representation of the growing diversity in Spanish society.

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The year 2015 was a good one BANK mortgages have become more available and interest rates remained at a record low John Graham The property expert

FUTURE: Now is when you start to make plans for 2016. Some of you will be planning to buy a new home, and some of you

will be planning to sell your property and move into a smaller or bigger

Bank mortgages have now started to become more available to buyers and not surprisingly readily available on all properties owned by the banks. Interest rates in 2015 have remained at a record low so mortgage costs are a real bargain, which is good news for buyers and will help you in selling your home in 2016. In 2016, I will continue to write articles which I hope will be helpful when buying your dream home, selling your property and maintaining your property, plus I will give you regular updates on the Spanish property market throughout the year. I’m here to help, so if you are planning to sell or buy a property in Spain please contact me. I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year. John Graham Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute. Property Advisor. Email. Gk.ipad@me.com

Noise within the home is a very Spanish problem AROUND 80 per cent of homes in Spain have inadequate sound insulation Photo by megaflop, shutterstock

CELEBRATING New Year’s Eve in Spain is a wonderful experience for English-speaking homeowners. We dress up for the occasion, join in the Spanish tradition of eating 12 grapes while the Puerta del Sol clock in Madrid counts down to 2016, and enjoy Spanish cava while watching the spectacular fireworks’ display. We sing the traditional Robert Burns ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and some of us will stay up to watch the Vienna Philharmonic New Year Concert or party on into the first day of 2016, enjoying some of Spain’s excellent wines. This is also the time of the year when you look back and reflect on what happened in 2015 and start to make plans for 2016.

home in Spain in 2016. These are big decisions and you will need the best qualified help available to ensure that your plans go as smoothly and efficiently as possible, and as a qualified senior surveyor and property expert, I’m here to help you in 2016. I have the advantage of being qualified with many years of practical experience in buying and selling property in Spain on behalf of my customers. Let’s be honest there are enough problems in the world without creating any more, so my job is to make sure that you avoid having problems when buying or selling your home. If you do happen to have a problem it’s my job to advise you on how best to solve the problem. The year 2015 was a very good one for non-Spanish property buyers and sellers on the Costas and Balearics, where demand has been growing over the past two or three years.

SPAIN: Officially one of the noisiest countries when it comes to decibel levels in the home. By Matthew Elliott SPAIN is officially one of the noisiest countries in the developed world when it comes to decibel levels within the home. Around 80 per cent of Spanish homes have inadequate

sound insulation, according to a survey by building company Danosa. Typical decibel levels in Spain are at 65 or above, while the World Health Organisation recommends a healthy background level maximum of 55

during the day and 45 in the evening. Part of the problem lies in the fact that Spain has built so few homes since 2009, when EU regulations came into force demanding safe levels of sound insulation.

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End of year gardening thoughts A FEW general observations... from Cox’s Orange Pippins to ecological weedkiller Dick Handscombe

Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

1. I HAVE a bowl of very juicy and tasty eco-grown tangerines from the garden on the sideboard but miss the box of Cox’s Orange Pippin apples that were less tough and tastier to eat than the packing station apples that are mostly available in Spain. Has any reader been able to grow good Cox’s in Spain? If so I would love to have a photo via yourgardeninspain@ hotmail.com. 2. Early this year I obtained a carton of the then new Neudorff’s ecological citrus fertilizer, Fertilizante Citricos, to trial. My Christmas oranges, tangerines and lemons have been of an exceptionally excellent size. The micro-organisms in the product have worked well and should continue to do so. They do not exist in organic chemical fertilizers; yes, those often referred to as those little blue granules. 3. More and more Spanish magazines are including articles about the steady increase in the

MISSED FAVOURITE: Cox’s Orange Pippins are less tough and tastier than packing-station apples in Spain. number of people growing vegetables in urban areas in containers, on growing tables and in gravity watered hydroponic units as well as in small vegetable plots. This is probably not so in the British community. At a recent talk on the Costa Blanca I discovered that just 3 per cent did so. It was significantly higher at a talk the following week in Andalucia. Incidentally, I had a last

tomato, aubergine and several peppers at Christmas-time from plantlets planted last spring. 4. The researchers developing the early lie detector machines in the US found that plants had feelings. When they connected the machines to plants and then took out secateurs to prune them, even before actual cuts were made, an off-scale response could be detected.

So do ensure you use sharp secateurs during the winter cutback to reduce the pain. 5. How can some supermarket lettuces stay crisp in the fridge for a month when freshly-harvested ones from the garden never exposed to chemicals of any sort wilt in a couple of days? A search of the internet makes for interesting reading! 6. An international study of birdlife in urban areas including

Be smart, why don’t you give iDIY a try? SMARTPHONE apps aren’t just for sullen teenagers, there’s actually an excellent variety out there full of useful tips and tricks for a spot of Sunday DIY that will soon have you wondering how you ever managed without them. Best part – most of them are completely free. Take the Handyman Calculator app, for example, which has 125 tools which cover all your calculating needs from lumber and

concrete to baluster and asphalt. With Homestyler you can take a photo of a room, upload it, then use thousands of editing techniques to mix things around by painting, laying new flooring, placing new furniture, etc, to get a free feel for how your big idea will pan out in reality. T h e F amily H a ndyma n D IY Tip Genius is an incredible resource full of advice and information that you can consult on the spot without

coming unstuck in the middle of a job. O the r a pps inc lude ba s ic tools such as flashlights and spirit levels. And, if you really want to go overboa rd - or ta ke a s ne a ky bre a k there’s even the Construction Sound Effe c ts a pp,w hic h c a n ha ve you hammering nails, sawing wood or drilling holes while you pour yourself a cold beer and sit back and admire your handiwork.

Valencia City concluded that the noisy urban environment favours birds that sing shrill and highly pitched with tenor versus baritone tones. My observation is that the same applies to country gardens for there are more of those types of birds. How do such studies get funded? 7. Remember that ecological home-made garlic, thyme and soapy water insect sprays are

easily prepared if your local horticultural shop or agricultural co-operative refuses from January to serve you with your traditional chemical sprays if you do not have a new EU stimulated certificate to prove that you have been on and passed a spraying course. I wonder if the UK is introducing this new requirement as enthusiastically as the Spanish authorities? 8. Some years ago I managed to obtain a bottle of Neudorf’s ecological weedkiller from outside Spain to trial. It was very effective except on well-established perennial weeds which need to be dug out. Unfortunately, it is still not available in Spain although it is now in the UK. However, I have been informed that it may be authorised during 2016. When I hear anything more I will let you know in my weekly column. As tomorrow is the first day of 2016, may I wish you all a happy and productive gardening next year. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com December 2015

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CHOCOLATE made for human consumption can cause death in dogs. Dogs are sensitive to a class of chemicals called methylxanthines. Caffeine and theobtomine are members of that family. Dogs simply cannot metabolise and excrete methylxanthines as efficiently as humans. The half life of those compounds in the human body is in the

MISTAKE: It would be tragic to encourage a dog to develop a taste for chocolate. order of two to three hours, in the dog it is more like 18 hours. In a dog the compounds are taken up by the liver and transmitted via the bile into the intestine. They are

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Caring for a furry family in a rural idyll PHILIPPA left the UK some years ago and now lives in a beautiful rural part of Andalucia. She lives alone but for the company of her family of donkeys, dogs and cats. She is so happy in her rural idyll that she rarely leaves, in fact by her own admission it is hard to pull herself away. However, once in a while she is tempted to return home to see family and friends and then she needs to find someone to care for her beloved pets. The dogs and cats usually go to kennels and the donkeys are fed and cared for by a neighbour who lives 20 minutes away. This is far from ideal. The dogs pine for home, and lose weight in her absence, and the cats actively ignore her for extended periods on her return. Recently she discovered an online house-

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Zero hour THE engine is dead… Long live the motor!

EVEN though the financial crisis has been consigned to the car industry’s ‘Book of bad memories’, the Spanish government has decided to exte n d su b si d i e s v ia the PIVE scheme. D esp i t e No v e m b e r ’s car sales figures indicating a 20 per cent rise year on year, the powers that be hav e p r o l o n g e d t h e ‘pay for scrappage system’ again to PIVE No. 9. Regardless of the fact that the government held manufacturers’ hands through the scary times while a n n o u n c i n g t h a t PIVE 7, and subsequently No. 8 would be ‘the last one’, the latest promised injection of €225 million came just before the General Election on December 20. However, the government h a s a l so sa i d t h at once the funds – that theoretically won’t be available until July 2016 – run out, th i s wi l l m a r k t h e end of the scheme. Again!

By Steve Walsh THE jury is out and the future of motoring has been decided; the internal combustion engine has been found guilty of pollution and has been given its execution date… 2050. Following the COP21 conference this month, the UK, as well as many other countries, has reaffirmed its commitment to an agreement that all new cars sold by 2050 will be zero emissions vehicles, and it’s likely only a matter of time until everyone else follows suit. The ZEV Alliance has already received the signatures of five countries including Germany, the Netherlands and Norway, as well as eight US states, who have pledged to kill off the car as we know it and continue to support zero emissions’ technology while promoting the clean-up of vehicle-produced pollutants. By signing the agreement, the government has effec-

tively signed the death warrant for petrol and diesel driven cars, and agreed to strive for all passenger vehicle sales in the UK to be zero emissions vehicles as soon as possible, with the 2050 date being the final deadline. ZEV Alliance members also have to provide incentives to purchase zero emissions vehicles, and use policies such as tax breaks and government grants to promote cars producing no emissions. That means cheaper vehicles! Like with any transition, moving from cars with engines to transport with motors will be in stages. Today’s hybrids will be seen in the future as our first steps to that end. Although hydrogen power-plants are coming to the fore with Toyota and Honda investing heavily in development, battery electric hybrids look imminent to be taking over the roads. So with that in mind, which are

CLASS ACT: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Hybrid. the best hybrid cars you can buy today? Toyota Yaris Hybrid: Boasting 60mpg and 75g/km of CO2 emissions, the super-mini has running costs to match its diminutive size, and a price to match. At around €17,000 new, a two-year-old Yaris can be bought for as little as €11,000. Toyota Auris Hybrid: Big brother of the Yaris, the 1.8-litre petrol hybrid achieves 78.5mpg and emits

only 79g/km of CO2. Approximately €22,000 new, a two-year-old might be found for €16,000 Lexus IS300h: The near-silent electriconly is ideal for zipping around town, and its 67.3mpg at a mere 97g/km of CO2 doesn’t break the bank to run. The IS300h SE being the best edition starts at £29,000 in the UK (€40,000) Mercedes-Benz C-Class Hybrid: The rain-sensing wipers, reversing camera, climate and cruise control, plus a

plethora of other toys as standard makes the Mercedes a class act and always a quality choice. Starting at £36,765 (€50,000) in UK.. Lexus RX450h: Moving up the classes, the Lexus 4x4, with ultra-low emissions and super-silent electric running is what you would expect from a luxury manufacturer, first-rate refinement and notable equipment levels. The base SE trim brags keyless entry, dual-zone climate control, rain-sensing wipers and xenon headlamps. New price UK: £47,000 (€65,000).

A classic investment WHILE some invest their time and money in the financial markets, and others in bricks and mortar, there are those amongst us that would like to see our money put to a more practical and enjoyable use. Buying a classic car can be a sound longterm investment, and if common sense is used and a few key rules are adhered to, collectible vehicles can provided a better yield than art, wine, coins or jewellery. In addition, there is the fun factor. I can’t ever remember anybody telling me they’d been stopped in the street and told: “Wow! That’s a beautiful bottle of wine,” or they had just had a wonderful experience, racing through the country lanes, listening to the burble of their V8 oil painting. However, an investment is exactly that, an investment, and great care should be taken in buying the right car. If you let your

heart rule your head when choosing, you could well lose money in repairs and restoration. To avoid the ‘money pit motors’, and to ensure you have the best chance of a return on your investment, it’s best to stick to the popular marks, and even then only the best spec and condition on offer. For example: the market for a pristine top spec Jaguar XJS Convertible in 10 years’ time will be far greater than the many tempting cheap rusty old ‘do’er up-ers’ that will be available. If you were to pay €15,000 for that pristine Convertible now, you’re likely to have 10 years of happy classic motoring every weekend and probably make €5,000 when you sell it with a smile on your face. Alternatively, buying an average Coupe with cloth seats and no history that needs ‘a little catching up’ for a bargain €8,000,

then spending €4,000 repairing bits as they break, and getting everything perfect and running right (meaning you can’t use it a lot of the time). Then in 10 years when you sell, you would be selling a pristine average spec Coupe without history in a market of hundreds the same… You would be lucky to get your €12,000 back. In essence, the cream always rises to the top. Given the option of driving around in a beautiful XJS Convertible for 10 years and being paid €5,000 to do so, is a far better option to 10 years of trouble for no reward. The only hurdle in this principle would be the initial cost. But if you don’t have the €15,000 for that pristine top of the range 40-year-old Jag, don’t settle for second best… buy a pristine top of the range 20year-old XK8. Just as much fun, and everything becomes classic one day!

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Excellent scores to end the year GOLF International Los Moriscos Friday December 18, Turkey Trot Individual Stableford Ladies: 1st Jill Parker, Hcp27, 35pts 2nd Daryl Paver, Hcp30, 30pts 3rd Erica Oxford, Hcp29, 29pts 4th Pat Lowe, Hcp25, 29pts Men 1st Alan Jones, Hcp12, 37pts 2nd Mike Frayne, Hcp11, 37pts 3rd Roger Davey, Hcp13, 36pts 4th Ray Craig, Hcp 7, 36pts 5th Barney Downey, Hcp17, 35pts 6th Peter Oram, Hcp23, 34pts The last game before the New Year and a lovely day to play golf, with some excellent scores to complete the day. We look forward to seeing all the Los Mossers on January 8. Anoreta Monday December 21 Individual Stableford Overall winner was Stewart Green, with 37 points. Best Lady Lyn McAllister, 33 points. Best Man Pete Thompson, 36 points 2nd Lady Ana Junquera, 27 points 2nd Man Sean Daly, 34 points Twos Stewart Green, 2 and John Millward 9. The shortest day of the year and it was shirt sleeves and shorts all around. An excellent 37 points from Stewart playing off 7 took the first prize. Baviera Tuesday December 22 Texas Scramble 1st Team: Bob Blair, Marlijse Blair, Simeon Morris and John Conlan, Hcp17.4, 54.6 points 2nd Team: Jim Burns, Derek Sibson, Roger Davey and Pauline Pearce, Hcp14.4, 54.6 points. 3rd Team: Steph Elsey, Mark Fulton and Ian Fraser, Hcp12.0, 55 points. The new Texas Rules were well received and resulted in one of the three-balls taking 3rd place. The Blair’s triumphed yet again, with the help of Simeon and John, but only on count back from team Burns.

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Spurs defeated Norwich 3-0 with Harry Kane striking his 26th and 27th goals of 2015, thus beating Teddy Sheringham’s previous club record by one, Watford battled hard and long to earn a point at Chelsea (2-2), bottom of the table Aston Villa were held 11 by West Ham and Bournemouth played out a 00 home draw with Crystal Palace. In the Championship, leaders Derby County accounted for Fulham 2-0, Hull City comfortably beat Burnley 30, and Brighton drew 0-0 at Brentford. Ipswich and Sheffield Wednesday kept in touch with the top six by beating QPR 2-1 and Birmingham 3-0 respectively. Bottom club Bolton lost again, this time 4-0 at Rotherham In League One, with Burton’s game postponed, Walsall (1-0 at Millwall) and Coventry City (1-0 vs Port Vale) continue to lead the way while in League Two there were wins for the top two, Oxford 3-0 v Exeter and Plymouth 1-0 v Yeovil. North of the border, Aberdeen could have gone top of the SPL but were held 2-2 at home by Inverness CT. Over the New Year, all 20 PL clubs are in action, the fixtures being LeicesterBournemouth, Arsenal-Newcastle, Watford-Manchester City, West Ham-Liverpool, Crystal Palace-Chelsea, Manchester United-Swansea, Everton-Spurs, NorwichSouthampton, WBA-Stoke and a real six-pointer at the bottom between Sunderland and Aston Villa. It’s Burnley-Ipswich, Middlesbrough-Derby and QPRHull in the Championship, while Coventry visit Crewe and Plymouth have to go 385 miles north to play Carlisle (somewhere). GENERAL ROUND-UP • My tip Cue Card (9-2) won the King George V Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day. • England, 303 all out with Nick Compton 85, James Taylor 70 and Jonny Bairstow 41 top-scoring, had South Africa on 137-4 in the early

South Africa, Sri stages of the first Test in DurLanka and Pakban. istan. • Exeter Chiefs beat Sale 33And with all 17 to go top of Rugby’s Aviva that, I wish PL and Ospreys scored late to everyone a win the Welsh derby 27-26 very happy against Scarlets. and prosperSAD NEWS ous 2016. Former 1950s Wolves centre-forward Roy Swinbourne died on December 27 in a CLAUDIO RANIERI: Kidderminster nursing His Leicester team home, aged 86. The lost their first away scorer of 114 goals in 230 appearances, he match of this season, gained a League chambut stay top after pionship winner ’s Arsenal lost. medal with the Molineux club in 1954. MY NEW YEAR’S ALMANAC FOR 2016 (tongue in cheek but you never know) • Jamie Vardy to leave Leicester City for Manchester City or even United! • Van Gaal to be replaced as manager at Old Trafford by Jose Mourinho – or will Pep Guardiola or even Ryan Giggs take charge! • Alan Pardew to become England’s head coach, despite Roy Hodgson and his team having an excellent Euro 2016 Championship in France. • Aston Villa to register the lowest ever PL seasonal points tally which currently stands at 11, achieved by Derby County in 2007-08. • Arsenal and Manchester City to reach the Champions League final. • GB to collect 50 medals at the Rio Olympics. • Lewis Hamilton/Mercedes to become F1 world driving champion again. • Rank outsiders to win three of golf’s majors. • Another ‘unknown’ wins the World snooker crown. • A teenage Filipino rides to glory in the Tour de France. • The Aintree Grand National goes to a 100-1 shot – the first since Foinavon in 1967. • Andy Murray to win three Grand Slam tennis titles, Djorkovic claims just one. • And England’s cricketers win three Test series against

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tional results, a few personal achievements and without doubt, many disappointments. FOOTBALL – On Boxing Day, leaders Leicester City lost away for the first time this season, beaten 1-0 at Liverpool, Arsenal missed the chance to go top when they crashed 4-0 at Southampton, Manchester United lost 2-0 at Stoke, their fourth defeat in a row (the first time this has happened since 1961). Everton netted a dramatic late winner at Newcastle (10), Manchester City eased past struggling Sunderland 41, Swansea got back to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over inconsistent WBA,

AS all sports-minded people know the annual Christmas and New Year period is packed full of action with events all over the country. This recent one has been no different to any other, and we haven’t finished yet… In fact who knows what happened earlier this week – we could have seen more managers lose their jobs, some sensa-

HARRY KANE: Scored his 26th and 27th goals of 2015.

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