Euro Weekly News - Axarquia 11 - 17 February 2016 Issue 1597 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1597

11 - 17 February 2016

AXARQUÍA - COSTA TROPICAL YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Raising Rincon AXARQUIA town’s prospects transformed with huge cash injection

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The sounds of music Piano opera duo shines bright TWO Swiss misses filled Almuñecar’s Casa de la Cultura with high drama and thunderous applause as they made hearts flutter with their rousing renditions of a selection of classic European See page 2 melodies.

A tower of strength Velez-Malaga fort looking sturdy VISITORS and residents alike may want to visit the Velez-Malaga Alcazaba (a Moorish fort) now that it has

been reconstructed, restored and equipped with a new state-of-the-art irrigation system. See page 4

Poached goats Nerja residents make illegal hunting claims SEVERAL Nerja citizens have gone to the Guardia Civil and the Junta de Andalucia regional government claiming that there has been illegal animal poaching going on in the area. They say they have seen the headless bodies of several mountain goats in the Maro-Cerro Gordo Cliffs near Nerja. See page 9

By Matthew Elliott A massive makeover for the employment scene in Rincon de la Victoria is in the pipeline, as the regional Andalucian government has decided to pump €1.3 million into the town to generate momentum for several key new job initiatives. Authorities in the popular beach side Axarquia town have heartily welcomed the decision, which will undoubtedly boost job prospects for the burgeoning population. There are two critical programmes at the nexus of the funding endeavour, Empleo Joven and Empleo 30+, with the first focusing particularly on youth employment, and the second on adults in their 30s and older who are struggling to find gainful employment. The youth initiative will see

Hungry caterpillars the bulk of the funding at €764,000, while the 30+ plans will have €552,000 dedicated to the cause. The announcement was made on February 9 following intense discussions between the mayor of Rincon de la Victoria, Encarnacion Anaya, and a regional government delegation headed by Jose Espejo. Significant conversations were had on common point of interest across the municipality, with employment being highlighted as the principal necessity to be tackled.

Delegate Espejo stressed that the creation of sustainable employment is “still the main concern of the regional government in the new legislature, and will see the implementation of plans that generate new opportunities. Among other key outcomes of the meeting was the announcement that the municipality will have increased autonomy over its taxes, in recognition of the town’s emergent scale and size. The town has seen its steady population more than triple in

Pine pests make an early appearance just the last 20 years alone, and each year this constant figure triples again due to the summer influx of visitors looking to take advantage of the beaches and sights.

A WARNING has been put out about the early emergence of pine processionary caterpillars, pests that are known for the severe damage

they cause to trees. They can also be dangerous for pets and problematic for humans as they can cause skin irritation. See page 14

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An art adventure NERJA art lovers now have the opportunity to see a new exhibition in the town’s Sala Municipal. Uncertain Territories features the works of the artist Juan Truco, who studied art in

Madrid and lived in various countries, including the United States, Iraq, India and Mexico. The exhibition will last until March 1 and can be seen between 11am and 2pm and 5.30pm and 8pm.

Touristic treasures FIVE Axarquia businesses have been incorporated into the Sistema Integral de Calidad Turistica en Destinos (SICTED), a network that recognises establishments with unique touristic value. With the five new additions, there are now 50 establishments and public services in Axarquia that have this distinction.

Police station work VELEZ-MALAGA’S Local Police station is going to be renovated. The town council recently signed a contract for the reform and rehabilitation of the changing rooms of the station, as

well as other parts of the facilities. This project will have a total cost of €59,833 and the work will have an execution period of about a month.

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Dynamic duo put on a great show in Almuñecar THE talented ladies received a standing ovation By Sam Croft A BIG voice and some nimble fingers brought the house down on February 9 in Almuñecar’s Casa de la Cultura when the soprano Aurea Marston was joined on stage by the pianist Cornelia Lenzin. The two women, originally from Basel in Switzerland, put on a tremendous show that paid tribute to a cornucopia of European composers and artists, including Heinrich Heine, Clara Schumann, and Franz Liszt. The audience applauded heartily throughout the night, and the two talented ladies received a standing ovation when they finished the show with a piece by the Czech Antonin Dvorak. Of course this enthusiasm obliged them to respond with an encore, which in this case was a traditional tune from their home town. The concert’s success ensures that there will be certainly be many more in the future. In fact, on February 15, a cello-piano performance will grace the Almuñecar stage.

TALENTED LADIES: Cornelia Lenzin with soprano Aurea Marston.

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Finance 19 - 23

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The Alcazaba is now looking fresh IRRIGATION system of the garden area has been modernised By Sam Croft

Stocks 20

Leapy Lee 25

Letters 26

Daily TV 28, 30, 32

Health & Beauty 33

Legally Speaking 34

Time Out 36 - 37

Our View 38

Colin Bird 38

Social Scene 39

Property 40

Pets 42

Homes & Gardens 42

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Classifieds 44

Motoring 45

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RECONSTRUCTION work on the southeast wall of the Velez-Malaga Alcazaba (a type of Moorish Fort) has come to a close. The work had a total budget of €66,854. In addition to the reconstruction of the wall, €18,600 was spent to give the irrigation system of the garden area of the Alcazaba a tune up. Town Planning councillor Maria Jose Roberto, Infrastructures councillor Cynthia Garcia, and Parks and Gardens councillor Marcelino Mendez-Trelles recently headed to the Alcazaba to check out the improvements. The work was co-financed with European funds, 80 per cent European funds and 20 per cent municipal funds, to be exact. Roberto said that the reconstruction work was important because “it can be visited by residents and tourists, and additionally has been adapted so that people with reduced mobility can enjoy it.” Garcia pointed out that the work has re-

MOORISH FORT: Reconstruction work has been undertaken. stored the building to the former height and glory that it possessed at the end of the 19th century. Meanwhile, Mendez-Trelles expressed her

pleasure at the revamped garden, which has a surface of 2,000 square metres, 1,100 of which will reap the rewards of the newly modernised irrigation system.

Former Nerja mayor’s house set on fire JOSE ALBERTO ARMIJO, mayor of Nerja from 1995 to 2015, recently received a nasty surprise when someone attempted to set fire to his house.

The perpetrator or perpetrators allegedly poured a flammable liquid over Armijo’s front door, and then started a fire. The family was sleeping inside the building

when the events occurred, but fortunately the fire went out by itself and only caused minor damages, which is why Armijo was not aware of what had hap-

pened until he opened the door. Armijo immediately reported the matter to the Guardia Civil, who have begun to investigate the incident.

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Velez-Malaga is a Cervantes City EVENTS planned include a theatrical production for everyone By Sam Croft THIS year marks the 400th anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Spanish literary classic Don Quixote. In order to commemorate the death of the literary giant, Velez-Malaga has organised a wide programme of activities under the banner ‘Velez-Malaga, Cervantes City.’ Velez Mayor Antonio Moreno Ferrer said Cervantes was “one of the key figures in

the history of this municipality.” Cervantes in fact worked in the city for a time as a tax collector and Velez-Malaga boasts a museum named after him, the Casa Cervantes, which is located in the building where Cervantes stayed when in the city. Culture councillor Jose Alarcon has indicated that a wide programme of Cervantesthemed activities will soon hit Velez-Malaga. Events planned include theatrical productions for adults and children, as well as theatre

competitions for primary and secondary school students. There will also be group readings of Don Quixote de la Mancha, concerts featuring music from the time period, and cinema screenings related to the works of Cervantes. There will even be tapas routes that will recreate the typical dishes of the 16th and 17th centuries. This week also marked the 25th anniversary of the death of the philosopher Maria Zambrano, who was born in VelezMalaga.

Carnaval not over yet NERJA may have said goodbye to Carnaval for another year, but Maro is just getting started. The major Carnaval festivities in the area are set to take place on February 13. Start-

ing at 5.30pm, there will be everything from children’s costume contests to gifts to a costume ball. Maro Mayor Jose Alejandro Barba has invited all tourists and local residents to come and join the fun.

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Carnaval celebrations in La Herradura VARIOUS events and parades will continue until February 21 ALTHOUGH La Herradura’s Carnaval celebrations kicked off last week, the party isn’t stopping any time soon. The festivities in Almuñecar and La Herradura are scheduled to continue all the way until February 21. The Children’s Carnaval is taking place in La Herradura on February 12, and will include a parade from the Civic Centre to the Plaza de la Independencia. The parade has been organised in collaboration with the Aromar Dance School. Meanwhile, on February 19 and 20 there will be two days worth of Carnaval Troupe Competitions in the auditorium of La Herradura’s Civic Centre. The different performances are sure to

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Help needed for Los Carmenes PARTIDO POPULAR (PP) will present a proposal for the Junta de Andalucia regional government, to declare a state of social emergency in the Carmenes del Mar Urbanisation in La Herradura. The homes in the urbanisation have been gradually subsiding due to problems with the construction of the homes and many residents have already been given eviction orders. PP Andalucian Member of Parliament Juan Ramon Ferreira, said in a press conference that his party has registered a proposal to ask the Junta to declare a state of social emergency for the subsiding residences. Ferreira has insisted that the Junta should take responsibility, in order to help the homeowners take the necessary steps to execute the construction work needed on the homes, and to deal with the legal issues involved.

New spending plans for the Costa Tropical CHILDREN’S CARNAVAL: Will take place on February 12. be filled with drama, music, and comedy. And of course Carnaval

wouldn’t be complete without the Grand Carnaval Parade, which will happen on

February 21 and will finish at the Puerta del Mar Secondary School in Almuñecar.

THE Commonwealth of Communities in the Costa Tropical plan to spend more than €9 million on various projects in Almuñecar and La Herradura. President of the Commonwealth Sergio Garcia Alabarce recently paid a visit to

the area, where he was received by Mayor Trinidad Herrera. Together, they paid a visit to La Herradura’s historical quarter to have a look at the drainage and sanitation remodelling work that is currently taking place.

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Two people arrested for selling fake gold in Almuñecar NATIONAL POLICE officers have arrested two people with previous police records, for selling various items made of fake gold in Almuñecar and different parts of the Granada Province. The two presumed perpetrators, both of foreign nationality, are alleged to have dipped the jewellery in gold, and then sold the items to at least eight different jewellery shops, claiming that the pieces were solid gold. The incidents supposedly occurred in different jewellery shops in Almuñecar, as well as in Motril and different parts of Granada. The arrests occurred after police received various reports from jewellers complaining of being tricked into buying false gold. The police investigations eventually led the officers to the two presumed culprits, and the officers proceeded to arrest them.

Torre del Mar to spend €4 million on new theatre A NEW theatre is coming to Torre del Mar. The project has been given a budget of €4 million. It will be the second largest theatre in the town, and will represent a companion piece to the Carmen Theatre in Velez-Malaga. Deputy mayor of Torre del Mar Jesus Atencia has indicated that the project will be developed over a period of three or four years. Atencia said that he believes the new theatre will be a great option for Torre del Mar residents, and pointed out the warm reception that many other recent cultural initiatives in the town have received.

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Building plans may be reconsidered NERJA Mayor Rosa Arrabal says the planned area near the caves is a vulnerable green space By Sam Croft A PLANNED project consisting of the construction of a golf course, 1,000 houses and a five-star hotel in the La Coladilla area near the Nerja Caves could be reconsidered.

Nerja Mayor Rosa Arrabal has expressed her disdain for the project, saying the area is a vulnerable green space that cannot hold such a huge amount of buildings. Consequently, she has asked the owners of the land to reduce the number of houses being built, and to discard the idea of building a golf course in this area.

The land has had a turbulent history. It was originally bought by the developer Medgroup in 2002 for €15 million. However, in 2006, the Junta de Andalucia regional government declared the area to be protected, but this was subsequently overturned in a 2014 Supreme Court ruling.

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Dollhouse delights A PERFORMANCE of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House will be put on by the Salobreña Theatre Group in Almuñecar’s Casa de la Cultura on February 11.

Swimming success THE boy’s relay team of the Municipal Swimming School of Nerja won the second leg of the winter provincial competitions that took place on February 6 in Antequera.

Beach bar progress THE Almuñecar Council has awarded the first seven licences for the remodelling and expansion work of different beach bars in the area.

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The ‘earthquake hunter’ deep in the Nerja Caves DEVICE is located out of the way of the public to avoid errors in movement By Sam Croft AS a result of the recent earthquakes in the Alboran Sea, many Axarquia residents remain on edge. For many, the reason that earthquakes are particularly scary is because, unlike other natural phenomena, they are difficult to accurately predict. However, they can be monitored, and the Seismic Network of Andalucia plays a big role in this. The network has its headquarters in Granada and has 22 stations shared throughout the eight provinces of Andalucia. The only one in Axarquia, and the whole of Malaga Province, is located inside the Nerja Caves. The seismograph’s location in the Nerja Caves is not a coincidence, because the best place for this type of apparatus is deep in the bowels of the earth, where there is little to no interference. The device in question is located out of the way of the public to avoid errors in movement. It captures and registers the intensity, duration, and other characteristics of

NERJA CAVES: Where there is little to no interference. movements of the earth during an earthquake, and automatically sends the data to different research centres throughout the region.

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Motril library gets an upgrade Photo credit: flickr by Min Zhou

The apparatus has been there for decades, although in the last few weeks it has undoubtedly been given a bit more of a workout than usual.

THE Varadero Library in Motril now has new computer equipment thanks to the banking entity La Caixa, which, by means of its Social Work Programme, has helped to improve the services of the centre. Various town councillors got together with the director of Caixabank, Eduardo Martin Oliva, to participate in the inauguration ceremony for the new equipment. Thanks to the contribution from La Caixa, both the Motril Library and the Motril Senior Citizens Centre will now be equipped with brand new computers and accessories. The Senior Citizens Centre has also updated its television, as well as the printer and some speakers.

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12 cleaners TWELVE workers will be contracted to the Cleaning Services of Nerja. The length of the contracts will be between four and six months, and will be on a part-time basis.

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Basic chess THE registration period is now open for a team chess championship that will take place in Nerja’s Sala Mercado on May 5. Players have until May 3 to sign up via egarciachess@ gmail.com.

Illegal poaching

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SOME 1,250 students will participate this year in an environmental campaign launched by the Malaga Provincial Council. The initiative will include visits to forest zones, bird workshops, and seed planting activities.

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ALMUÑECAR YOUNGSTERS: Will be generously using their day off to help raise funds.

Valentine’s Day warriors ANGELS of Axarquia leading the way in the fight against cancer By Sam Croft VALENTINE’S DAY falling on a Sunday is a lucky respite for adults across Axarquia, but the youngsters of Almuñecar will be generously using their day off to help raise funds for the fight against cancer. An enterprising group of 4th year students, aged around nine, from the International School have organised a sport themed benefit day on February 14. All of the proceeds will go towards the Asociacion Española Contra el Cancer

(AECC) (Spanish Association Against Cancer) of Almuñecar. As a part of their classes, students had to create a social project, and these four pint-sized go-getters have gone above and beyond the call of duty. They have taken it upon themselves to mount a miniOlympics in the town’s Francisco Bonet Sports Stadium. Participating athletes can sink their teeth into their favourite sports, with everything ranging from shot-put to running races to a football match scheduled to

take place over the course of the day. The tournament is taking place between 10.30am and 1.30pm with a registration fee of €2 (€3 on competition day), and it is directed at athletes of all types and all ages. One of the brains behind the operation, Gonzalo Fernandez Martin said: “we wanted to raise awareness for people to play sports and at the same time collaborate for a good cause like the fight against cancer. This volunteer tournament comes out of an educational project and the benefits will go to AECC.”

A GROUP of Nerja residents has claimed there has been animal poaching taking place in the area. These individuals have reported this alleged illegal hunting to several local radio stations and newspapers. They say they have seen the headless bodies of several mountain goats in the MaroCerro Gordo Cliffs near Nerja. They also claim that another three specimens have disappeared, and they believe they have also been killed. These citizens said that “it is a pity, because every weekend we go and watch them and take photos of them and we have affection for them. Now finding them decapitated or not knowing their whereabouts for so long has us worried.” They have reported the incidents to the Guardia Civil and the Junta de Andalucia regional government. Poaching is an illegal practice that is typically done by those seeking money or ‘trophies.’

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Woman gets free stay in a hotel THE construction work being car r i e d o u t i n Ve le z Malaga’s La Gloria neighbourho o d h a s a l l e g ed ly become a problem for a local resident. The wo m a n l i v e s in a house right next to the construction site. She has five children, although only one lives with her, and she attends a nearby soup kitchen and is receiving a pension. Social Matters councillor Zoila Martin claimed that the woman’s house is becoming uninhabitable as a result of the work. So t h e Ve l e z - Ma la g a Council, becoming aware of the situation, decided to put the woman up in a hotel for free during the remainder of the project.

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National Government and Motril Port reach agreement

Folklore and traditions THROUGH art, theatre and musical performances Photo credit: flickr by Jose Luis Cernadas Iglesias

TRADITIONAL DANCE: Just one of the subjects to be included. By Sam Croft THE Benagalbon Folklore Centre has presented a new and extensive programme of free cultural activities that will take place in the centre itself over the next few months, as well as in

different towns in Axarquia, like Periana, Torrox and Comares. The centre wants to promote the folklore and traditions of different Spanish regions, and it will do so through art, theatre, and music.

Specific subjects will include Dance and Percussion of Galicia, Traditional Music of Castilla, and the workshop The Sound of the Seasons, a walk through the four seasons of the year by way of traditional music.

THE National Government and the Motril Port have agreed that the government will provide the port with the necessary assistance to help trading activity go more smoothly. This agreement has been long-awaited by the Motril Port Authorities. Previously the provinces of Granada and Malaga were in charge of providing an inspection service for goods coming from Africa, but they were not sending any inspectors on the weekends. As a result Motril could not maximise its trading opportunities, as all goods proceeding from Africa need to be checked and inspected. The new agreement establishes that plant protection inspectors as well as customs inspectors will be sent when needed, including weekends.

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Perfect pitch TORROX Council is looking for a possible place to build a new football pitch. However, the project has already caused controversy as the price of the project would be €1.8 million and opposition parties believe that there are better options.

It’s all relative RINCON de la Victoria Town Planning councillor Antonio Sanchez, a PSOE socialist, has admitted that a cousin of his was temporarily hired to work for the municipal waste collection company. A PP representative had previously reported it through a press release.

Rescue rangers TORRE DEL MAR will hold a national training course for emergency service workers. They will be instructed on how to rescue people from potential car accidents.

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Velez-Malaga 2016 budget breakdown COUNCIL has put forward a €96.5 million budget and announced spending plans and investments By Sam Croft THE Velez-Malaga Council has presented its proposed budget for 2016, which will be discussed in a plenary session on February 15. The budget

Work on Axarquia viewpoint finished THE Mirador de la Virgen viewpoint in Canillas de Aceituno has been given a much needed tune-up. A total of €63,000 worth of remodelling work has resulted in several major changes. Canillas de Aceituno is located in a peaceful inland part of Axarquia, and features stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Now with the improvement work that has been carried out, visitors can enjoy the scenery even more. Projects undertaken have included the improvement of accessibility to the viewpoint, the installation of new railings, and repair work on the balustrades and walls. Also, some new plants and flowers have been added to the area, including lavender, rosemary, and bougainvillea.

Contracts awarded THE Board of Education has officially awarded the contracts for the extension and remodelling work of the Las Naciones Primary School in Velez-Malaga. The new project will have a budget of €2.6 million, and will consist of the construction of a building that will house 450 infant and primary students. The construction of the new building will also allow the school to get rid of the portable classrooms that are currently installed in the centre.

put forward has been set at €96.5 million. Economy and Tax Councillor Juan Carlos Marquez recently presented a document outlining some of the spending plans for the next financial exer-

cise. The proposed budget includes €2 million for the launch of a municipal employment plan. It also allocates €5.1 million to social politics, which would represent an increase of €1.5 million when com-

pared to last year’s budget. One of the main developments in regards to social politics includes the creation of an anti-eviction board, which would provide legal assistance to those being faced with eviction.

Additionally, the budget includes €9.44 million for investments. Two of the biggest planned projects revolve around Torre del Mar, the construction of a new theatre and the conversion of the former bingo hall into a library.

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Padron campaign NERJA has officially launched the campaign to encourage all of its residents to renew the municipal padron (residents’ register). If the 1,600 foreign residents of Nerja do not renew their padron, the town could lose government funding.

Work done THE work of the pedestrian walkway in Rincon de la Victoria between Calle Manuel Altolaguirre and Avenida Manuel de La Cala del Moral is almost finished. The work cost €23,775.

Family plot USERS of the Motril town cemetery have the option to group the remains of their loved ones together in order to save money.

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Easter Playmobil exhibition kicks off SHOW features miniature versions of the religious floats By Sam Croft A NEW Easter-themed Playmobil show has kicked off in Velez-Malaga. The show is made up of Playmobil, a toy similar to Lego, and features miniature versions of 17 of the 27 floats carrying religious images that are traditionally paraded throughout the community during Easter celebrations. Similar exhibitions have previously been mounted in Velez at Christmas time, with Playmobil figures being used to portray nativity scenes. The show will last from February 10 to March 18, and will take place in the Semana Santa Museum located in the Santa Maria Church.

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Cyclist hit and run in Torrox A CYCLIST was involved in a hit and run last week in Torrox. The accident occurred on the ring road of the municipality, between the Barranco Plano and Dehesa roundabouts. According to a witness, the vehicle was allegedly a yellow van driven by a middle-aged man. The cyclist was a 65-year-old man, an ex-civil servant who retired only several weeks ago. He was struck hard by the van and thrown a significant distance. Pieces of the bicycle were found 20 metres from the site of the accident. The cyclist was moved to the Axarquia Comarcal Hospital. He is in a serious condition and had numerous broken bones, as well as head trauma. The aforementioned witness is currently collaborating with Local Police officers and the Guardia Civil, to attempt to identify the driver of the van and bring him to justice.

Market remodelling

SHOW: Will close on March 18.

THE remodelling of the Salobreña Municipal Market, previously scheduled for February, has been pushed back to April instead. The initial idea was to begin the work at the beginning of January, but numerous modifications caused the project to be delayed for a month. But this meant that the market would have been closed during Easter, so the work was postponed again, until April 1.

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Hail damage grants THE Commonwealth of Communities of Axarquia has asked the national, regional, and provincial governments to provide grants to the farmers affected by the recent hailstorms in the area. The motion was presented at the general meeting that took place on February 10. It is estimated that the hailstones caused damage to more than 100 greenhouses.

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Pests are early DUE to unusually high winter temperatures

PINE PESTS: Are particularly dangerous to dogs if ingested. By Sam Croft THE unusually high temperatures experienced this winter in Axarquia have had an unfortunate side effect. Pine processionary caterpillars, an environmental nuisance in Spain, have made their appearance a

few months early. The pests are known for feasting piggishly on pine trees, and are particularly dangerous to dogs if ingested. They can also be problematic for humans as they are covered in small hairs that, whether through direct or indirect contact, can

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cause irritation of the skin. They can also occasionally cause respiratory problems. The creepy crawly creatures are referred to as processionary caterpillars because of the rows that they form when they are still in their unpleasant larval stage.

THE town of Velez-Malaga, birthplace of Maria Zambrano, recently organised a ceremony to pay tribute to the noted Spanish philosopher on the 25th anniversary of her death. The ceremony took place in the town cemetery where Zambrano is buried. During the event, a commemorative plaque honouring Zambrano’s sister Araceli was unveiled to the public. Then a bouquet of flowers was placed on Maria’s tomb. Attendees included members of the Maria Zambrano Foundation, representatives from the Junta de Andalucia regional government and Velez-Malaga Council, and people from the worlds of art and culture. Velez-Malaga mayor and President of the Foundation, Antonio Moreno, has announced that this year many commemorative events will be organised to mark the 25th anniversary of her passing.

Fibre-optic service will soon be in Nerja NERJA residents will soon be able to benefit from fibre-optic communications

that will give them faster access to TV, telephone and high speed data.

Nerja Technology Councillor Jorge Bravo Gallardo said that he recently held a meeting with different communications companies. Together, they will determine the best way to install t he t echnol ogy so t hat i t will be accessible from different points in the community. The f i r st i nst al l at i on phase is already underway in El Chaparil, and the next two phases will be carried out in the downtown of Nerja, Maro and the Punta Lara area in June. Fibre optics are capable of carrying high speed signals over longer distances, thus enhancing users’ experiences of watching TV or using phones or computers. In particular, users will be able to download and upload faster, and will experience less interruptions when streaming tv.

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Avocados are still popular flickr by Gideon

EUROPE loves Malaga avocados. Fruit Logistica, an international fruit and vegetable fair that took place last week in Berlin, has consistently given Malaga businesses a platform to promote the subtropical fruit, and this year is no exception. There is an enormous market for avocados in Europe, and Malagabased companies have a particular advanta g e a s t h e q u ality o f th eir products is well-documented. In fact, the demand is so high that this year the Hass avocado campaign has moved its harvest forward to the end of March, two months before it was originally planned to take place. At the moment, Malaga avocados are selling for prices unheard of at this time of year. Farmers are selling them for between €2.50 and €3 a kilo.

Former Nerja council supervisor is off the hook

MALAGA’S products are in demand By Sam Croft

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THE Malaga Provincial Court has absolved a former supervisor from Nerja Council of the crime of falsifying documents. The accused, whose initials are JFC, was accused of tampering with the public examination results of an aspiring Local Police force applicant in 2011. He would have faced four years in prison if found g u i l t y o f t h e c h a rg e s r e quested by the prosecutor. Applicants to the police force are expected to complete their exams with a blue pen. It was alleged that two distinctly different colours of ink and different handwriting could be observed on one of the tests that had been marked by the ex-auditor. Several answers on the test had apparently been changed and marked out with another pen.

Experts were consulted, and they determined that although there were two different types of ink on the

exam, “it is not clearly demonstrated that the accused was the one who wrote the revised answers.”

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Rincon approves beach plan RINCON DE LA VICTORIA has officially received the green light for a new beach plan, which will be in effect for a period of four years. New elements of the plan include

increased promotion of kite surfing and the creation of a surf school. The ne w be ach pl an has been pushed forward at the request of the Tourism and Beaches Council.

Rincon Tourism Councillor Javier Lopez explained that the necessary documentation will soon be presented to the Territorial Environmental Delegation.

Firefighters find marihuana plants REPORT of a fire led to the discovery By Sam Croft A FIRE in Velez-Malaga on February 1 led to the discovery of a marihuana growing operation. In the early morning, Emergency Services 112 were notified of a fire in a block of flats on Calle Primavera. Firefighters and Local Police officers went to the scene, where they put out the fire and evacuated five of the flats. After dealing with the fire, the firefighters went into a flat that had been damaged by the fire to see if anyone was inside. It was empty but a large marihuana growing operation was discovered, leading the firefighters to inform the police officers present. National Police officers were

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GROWING OPERATION: Discovered after fire. later put in charge of the investigation. Sources from the National Police have indicated that there were cannabis plants in

different rooms in the flat, as well as various kinds of lights used for the cultivation of marihuana.

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By John Smith THE market must be bad when a Swiss bank announces that it is to cut jobs, which is exactly what Credit Suisse has done following the publication of its 2015 figures,

ZICA: To be renamed due to its similarity to the zika virus.

Tata Motors latest car the Zica will be renamed IT must be incredibly frustrating for the teams of experts, who spend weeks trying to decide a name for a new car which will appeal to all and not insult anyone. This is probably best exemplified by the embarrassingly named Mitsubishi Pajero, which was fine in most areas but didn’t appeal to the Spanish market. Now Indian car manufac-

which show a loss of €2.3 billion, its first since 2008. The ba nk bla me s s ubs ta ntia l charges which have arisen, including an enormous write off conne c te d w ith a c ompa ny it took over in 2000. Following the an-

The important thing for the new government is to be realistic about expectations and not to believe in utopia. Francisco Gonzalez president of BBVA on the new Spanish government.

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is the amount that Credit Suisse expected to save by losing 4,000 staff and reviewing its London operation.

turer Tata find themselves with a ‘double whammy’, where their Tata ambassador Lionel Messi is to appear in court charged with tax evasion, and their latest car the Zica is going to have to be renamed because of its similarity to the Zika virus. There will be a cost to the renaming, but the company obviously feels that it will be commercially sensible.

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Interesting times ahead AS the various parties meet with PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez to thrash out terms for their support, he is going to inherit a difficult financial position if he forms a government. Podemos have already said that they want to see a postponement of debt reduction, whilst he has to remember that the national deficit is almost 100 per cent and the European Commission believes that the deficit is due to get worse.

Yahoo cuts FAILING household name and internet pioneer Yahoo is to lose 1,600 workers around the world. It will close offices in a number of cities including Madrid, in an effort to halt its colossal losses which amounted to just over €4 billion in 2015.

The cost of healthy foods has increased in Spain THE financial crisis has had a rather unexpected effect on the quality of the food that Spanish families have been purchasing. Although some luxury markets are seeing a

€1.5 billion is the profit that Gas Natural Fenosa made in 2015, which is an increase of 2.7 per cent over 2014 profits.

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nouncement, shares have fallen by 9 pe r c ent t o t hei r l owest l evel since 1992. The b i ggest pr obl em f or t he Swiss bank appears to be in its investment banking business, which it may withdraw from.

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Abengoa update WITH Abengoa debts of more than €5 billion, a number of smaller companies owed money by the company are badly affected as their cash flow is causing short term difficulties. They have banded together to request that payment be made quickly although a positive result is unlikely. In the meantime, the company has requested that their subsidiaries in Argentina be protected against debt claims, whilst they negotiate terms with their bankers.

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DUE to the amount of negative reaction coming from the general public in Spain, the ombudsman has decided to look at the actions being taken by banks to introduce charges for the use of ATM machines by non-customers. According to a royal decree which became law at the start of 2016, banks may pass on charges they receive from the bank holding the account of a noncustomer who uses one of their machines. Due to loose wording in the law, some banks appear to be profiting from the charges and this is what is to be investigated with the possibility of the law being amended.

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Ofgem to investigate Age Uk’s gas and electricity promotions CHARITY appeared to be recommending a deal that was not the cheapest By John Smith A SHOCKING report by The Sun newspaper in the UK suggests that a charity specifically set up to support those who are elderly, has been benefitting by promoting expensive gas and electricity tariffs in return for payment by E.ON, and this is now to be investigated by official body Ofgem. It appears that on its website the charity recommends a particular tariff, but investigators suggest this was not the cheapest tariff offered by the company, and those who followed the charity’s advice could have been £245 (€343) worse off in 2015 than if they had taken E.ON’s cheapest rate. B o th p a rtie s h av e re je c te d the claim although it does appear that Age UK has received about £6 mil-

l i on ( €7.8 m i l l i on) f r om t he arrangement in commission. E.ON, whilst admitting there was a cheaper deal, explained that one was a two-year deal, whilst the other was a one-year deal only. The company also said some people preferred to fix the price for as long as possible and that consumers could always switch deals at no additional cost. The fact remains, however, that the charity did appear to be recomm endi ng a deal t hat was not t he cheapest to pensioners in return for a financial advantage, and this is why Ofgem will undertake an investigation into their activities.

ADVICE: Those who followed Age UK’s advice would have been worse off.

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LVMH: Own prestigious brands including Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior. DESPITE the weakness of the Chinese economy, the world’s largest luxury goods company LVMH announced record sales, which rose by 16 pe r c e nt in 2015 to €35.67 billion.

The c ompa ny, w hic h owns a number of the world’s most prestigious bra nds inc luding Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior, said that trading in France was almost back to normal

after the attacks in November. Despi t e t he i ncr ease i n revenue, net profit at €3.57 billion was just short of expected target, but this did not have an adverse effect

on its shares, which continue to rise. The com pany r epor t ed strong progress in Europe, the United States and Japan, which helped compensate for lower sales in China.

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Fall in oil prices continues to push economies closer to breaking point THERE is no question that oil is pushing economies almost to breaking point at the moment, with the massive fall in wholesale prices caused by the slowdown of the Chinese economy in particular. Fears that Iran will flood the market has meant that the mega rich economies, such as Saudi Arabia and global oil companies are losing income and shares continue to fall. Even though petrol pump prices in Spain haven’t really reflected the real fall in price, unlike the UK where prices have plummeted, the oil giants such as Repsol are writing off huge amounts on their accounts, and this is also reflected in the number of job losses being experienced within the industry. BP has suffered its worst losses in 20 years and is to cut 3,000 employees directly, plus a further 4,000 people in third party jobs, and with a negative result for 2015 of €6 billion, there is downturn of nearly €10 billion on the previous year. Royal Dutch Shell has confirmed it is cutting 10,000 jobs amid its steepest fall in annual profits

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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL: Company has confirmed they will cut 10,000 jobs after a steep fall in profit. for 13 years, although it still managed to make a profit of €3.4 billion down from €17 billion the previous year.

It is still pushing forward with the takeover of the BG exploration group at a cost of €47 billion, which it intends to fund in part by the sale of

assets. However, investors are now questioning whether this is a prudent investment with the alltime low in oil prices.

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How refreshing YOU can’t blame a lack of success on skin colour LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

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HOW refreshing it was to tune into Sky news this week and be confronted by the two bubbly black presenters, Philip Butah and Gillian Joseph. These two young people, at the top of their chosen profession, are both articulate and entertaining. What a wonderful example to the hordes of other young blacks, who constantly blame the reason for their lack of success or failures in life on the colour of their skin. Well, I’m sorry, but ‘cause I’m black’ simply doesn’t hack it any more. Even when many black people actually are successful, they still complain about racist bias. Prime examples of this antiquated attitude were the actors involved in the recent Oscars. Whinging and moaning, these extremely wealthy and spoiled divas queued up to complain that there weren’t enough black actors included in the nominations this year. They

blamed the Academy and its members of ostracising black people on purpose. What a load of complete codswallop. For heaven’s sake the president of the Academy is himself black! The true problem this year was there were no black performers or movies that merited an award. You can’t base an award on the colour of someone’s skin. This is the type of reverse racism that stirs up all the trouble in the first place. If, as was suggested, there were not enough scripts available for black performers, for goodness sake get your heads down and write some. There are a whole multitude of talented black script writers and authors out there. It’s up to them to even up the balance, if indeed an unbalance even exists. For God’s sake grow up all of you. Just cast your mind over the black success rate of the past few generations. The finest athletes in the world. The world top racing driver. The highest paid TV personality in history. The finest female tennis players. A golfing number one. The list goes on and on, right up to the president of the USA himself. Talent, perseverance and luck are the differ-

ences between failure and success, not the pathetic excuse of colour. Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

BARACK OBAMA: The list goes on, right up to the president of the USA himself.

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LOBO PARK will have you enraptured by its stunning wild beauty LET’S do something different. That’s the sentiment on the lips of many tourists, travellers and day trippers looking for an alternative, offbeat activity to brighten up their day when enough beaches, theme parks, tapas and museums have been had for several lifetimes. It is, however, a very difficult undertaking at times and the adventurous spirit often gives way to the mundane due to a lack of truly special options. That’s where Lobo Park in Antequera comes in. Ticking all the boxes of a truly unique day out, this is a scientific park devoted to the study of wolves provided with a wild habitat, where they can roam freely without the domesticated restrictions of a zoo. It’s an exciting and highly educative place to visit that will have children, animal lovers, scientists and adventurers alike enraptured by the stunning wild beauty, roving wolves and enthralling information captivating you all at once. This is a very uncommon place, run by highly engaging staff who have dedicated their lives to the study of wolves, working tirelessly to preserve this environment, where humans and wolves can meet in the very best of circumstances. Guided tours offer a detailed insight into the everyday activities, social nature and characteristics of wolf packs, and individuals with ample

LOBO PARK: Run by highly engaging staff who have dedicated their lives to studying wolves. room for photography, questions and more elaborate tours should your heart desire. So if you are looking for something quite different to spark up your day, and wouldn’t mind getting away from the hustle and bustle of coastal life, Lobo Park is just the ticket. Just a short drive into the wild Andalucian hinterlands, the park offers you the opportunity to truly reconnect with nature, while learning a lot about wolves with often surprising details. It’s certainly one of the most unusual and

worthwhile trips afforded to those lucky enough to live in, or be visiting the Costa del Sol, and will be a day to remember. There are plenty of options when it comes to exploring Lobo Park. Special Wolf Howl Nights take place on the full moon, with the next being February 22. Photographer tours, VIP tours and workshops are available. Guided tours for families, individuals and groups are available every day except Wednesday at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 4.30pm.

TO ARRANGE A TOUR, OR TO FIND OUT MORE You can visit their website at: www.lobopark.com, email the Lobo Park at info@lobopark.com, or you can them a call on +34 952 031 107 to arrange an experience you certainly won’t forget.

Guided tours are at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 16:30 every day except Wednesday.

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Leapy, having just read your article I couldn’t agree more GOOD morning Leapy, Having just read your article on immigration I couldn’t agree more. I moved to Benalmadena Pueblo nearly a year ago to escape the constant barrage of immigration horror stories we are inundated with, murder, Daesh, and God knows what. It plays on your mind and is very unsettling. Our government have completely underestimated the huge influx of foreign migration and the breeding they also produce. Anarchy on the streets of the UK is coming, sooner rather than later tensions will break. I am more than happy to now be in my own world in Spain, I feel safe. As a former commuter to London from Brighton I certainly wouldn’t now, it’s terrible to feel that way. In some parts of London ‘sharia law’ signs adorn lamp posts. Why is that allowed??? I ran a Bentley garage in Kensington. We put an advertisement up and were written to and made to remove it by Kensington Council with an enforcement notice. Our idiotic government are too scared to oppose these people. And now it’s way too late to save it. I fear for the UK now, it is already a Muslim state. The only people that don’t see it are the ones in power in their millionaire world. Keep up the good work, more people should say what they think. Russ, Benalmadena.

Referendum information DEAR team, First may I say how much I enjoy your newspaper. It is very well written, with lots of news and views. I always look forward to its arrival here in Arboleas. I have a question. Have you ever written about how an OUT of Europe result from the referendum would affect all of us expats? If not, I would greatly appreciate some information about it. I am particularly concerned about the health aspect. I am sure that this information will be very useful to

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of pensioners returning to the UK, with dire consequences for the health service. I do hope that you can give counter arguments if a scare campaign develops. I know you will give a fair and balanced argument. Yours sincerely, Brian Egan, between Orihuela and Torrevieja.

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MY partner and I often walk our dogs along the banks of the Guadalmansa River, a local beauty spot popular with hikers and cyclists near Cancelada, Estepona. On Saturday we were dismayed and horrified to discover that a large pile of rubbish and unwanted household items including a child’s pushchair and a sofa, had been dumped at the popular picnic and barbecue area. I searched the rubbish in vain to find anything that could identify the culprits. Fly-tipping is a problem in many local scenic spots and I hope the public will help identify and track down people who behave in such an anti-social way. There are many ways in which people can dispose of unwanted items within the law, and without spoiling peoples’ enjoyment of the countryside. They can contact their town hall for information. Mary Page, Estepona

many of your readers. If you are not planning any editorial coverage in the near future, can you advise me where I should go to discover this information for myself? Many thanks and keep up the sterling work. With kind regards, Adrienne Winmill, Arboleas. EWN says: Please see this week’s Our View column for our thoughts on this matter. We will continue to investigate and keep our readers informed as and when more information becomes available.

Fear for the future DEAR Leapy, I have read your articles many times and always enjoy them. You talk so much common sense and say what so many people feel. You are really honest and clearly could never become a politician. I reckon you would get a little frustrated if you worked in parliament every day. Like so many others I feel so frus-

trated about the way things are and fear for the future, not for myself but for my children and grandchildren. I am a member of UKIP and believe the expat newspapers and politicians will try to make expats feel they must vote to stay in the EU. There will be a scare campaign to convince pensioners they will lose their healthcare and all will lose their rights to stay here. Surely Spain will not wish to lose their British expats who contribute so much financially. And Britain will not want hundreds of thousands

DEAR Mr Lee, I am sure that I am not the only one who loves (and still do) your song Little Arrows. It has special meaning to me. My Dad would play your song on our record player as he worked on remodelling my sister’s bedroom and mine. My Dad passed away in 1999, and I still hear your song whenever I go into my room. I now live in my parents’ home and the song still rings out. Thank you for a most memorable song and may God continue to bless you. Yours very truly, Bob Kious Mattoon, IL.

Cyclist menace DEAR Sir, I wish to congratulate Mrs Linda Hall for her article last week on the cyclists on the road who are training. It is a real scandal the way they put the traffic in danger. My experience is on the road Moraira-Benitachell. Kind regards, Permeke, Benitachell.

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PEDRO SANCHEZ has accepted the king’s challenge of forming a new government Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

PEDRO SANCHEZ accepted the king’s challenge of forming a government, and looks increasingly like a survivor. Not of the political situation but the PSOE hierarchy, which still resents that party members chose Sanchez, not the grandees. If he can survive that, he might even survive an investiture.

Setting a royal example THE Infanta Cristina, daughter of King Juan Carlos, sister of King Felipe and wife of the no-longer Duke of Palma de Mallorca, might

PSOE LEADER: Has the task of forming a new government.

Workers’ satisfaction IT came as no surprise that unemployment rose in January, because it always does once the December feeding and shopping frenzy subsides. If the worst comes to the worst, and there is another election because Pedro Sanchez can’t form a government, Mariano Rajoy will still bang on about the employment his government created, seasonal setbacks notwithstanding. But as workers on temporary contracts or those working full-time on ostensibly part-time contracts know, those jobs look good on paper, but amount to precious little in their pockets. or might not have known about her husband’s business interests. She might or might not have known that he was siphoning off public money to Aizoon, the company which she co-owned with him. But Cristina and her defence team are 100 per cent correct about one thing: she is in her current situation because of who she is.

Even staunch republicans appreciate that there are many public, political and sporting figures, heaven forbid we should mention Messi or Neymar, alleged to have committed worse fiscal crimes. Spain’s judicial system might be demonstrating that it is impartial in pursuing Cristina, but it has also revealed itself as selective.

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THURSDAY - 11 FEBRUARY

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8:45am Escape to the Continent 9:15am Great British Menu 9:45am Close Calls: On Camera 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Coast 2:05pm The Pallisers 3:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 4:00pm A Place to Call Home 4:45pm The Best Dishes Ever 5:15pm Nature's Great Events 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great American Railroad Journeys 8:00pm Sea Cities 9:00pm Cats v Dogs: Which is Best? 10:00pm The Story of China 11:00pm The Clare Balding Show 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am James May's Cars of the People

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8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1981 9:00pm Queen Elizabeth I: A Timewatch Guide 10:00pm Horizon 11:00pm The Brain with David Eagleman 12:00am Top of the Pops: 1981 12:40am The Fruit and Veg Market: Inside New Spitalfields 1:40am Horizon

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7:00am Man About the House 7:25am Heartbeat 8:25am Where the Heart is 9:30am The Royal 10:35am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:30am Judge Judy 11:55am The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 1:00pm Murder, She Wrote 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:10pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm Man About the House 5:50pm In Loving Memory 6:20pm On the Buses 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm Britain's Busiest Airport Heathrow 11:00pm Lewis 1:05am The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 2:10am Where the Heart is

7:00am Football's Greatest: Ronaldo 7:05am The Professionals 7:55am The Sweeney 8:50am Shed and Buried 9:50am Minder 10:55am Magnum, P.I. 12:00pm The Sweeney 1:00pm Pawn Stars 1:30pm Pawn Stars 1:55pm Shed and Buried 2:55pm The Professionals 4:00pm Magnum, P.I. 5:00pm Minder 6:00pm The Sweeney 7:00pm The Professionals 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm The Classic Car Show 10:00pm GoldenEye 12:40am Apocalypse Now 3:35am Nitro Circus Travis Pastrana and the Nitro Circus crew take their show to Europe. 4:00am Teleshopping

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12:00pm Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45pm Emergency Rescue Down Under 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Father Brown 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 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 A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Dickensian 10:00pm Shetland 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show 12:25am Would I Lie to You?

7:15am The Housing Enforcers 8:00am Wanted Down Under Revisited 8:45am Emergency Rescue Down Under 9:15am MasterChef: The Professionals 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Coast 2:05pm The Pallisers 3:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 4:00pm A Place to Call Home 4:45pm The Best Dishes Ever 5:15pm Nature's Great Events 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great American Railroad Journeys 8:00pm Sea Cities 9:00pm Mastermind 9:30pm What to Buy and Why 10:00pm Earth's Greatest Spectacles 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight 12:00am Artsnight

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7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:05am Emmerdale 10:05am You've Been Framed! 10:35am Catchphrase 11:20am Dinner Date 12:20pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed and Famous! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Bourne Identity 12:20am Take Me Out 1:35am Two and a Half Men

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8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:00pm Russell Howard's Good News 10:30pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:00pm EastEnders 11:30pm Russell Howard's Good News Extra 12:15am American Dad! 12:40am American Dad! 1:00am Family Guy 1:25am Family Guy 1:45am Siblings 2:15am Russell Howard's Good News Extra

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8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1981 9:00pm The Good Old Days 9:45pm Sounds of the Sixties 9:55pm Sounds of the Seventies Solos 10:00pm Totally British 11:00pm AC/DC and the Story of Aussie Rock 12:00am Rock 'N' Roll America

7:00am Man About the House 7:25am Heartbeat 8:30am Where the Heart is 9:35am The Royal 10:35am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:30am Judge Judy 11:55am The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 1:00pm Murder, She Wrote 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:00pm The Royal 4:05pm Where the Heart is 5:10pm Man About the House 5:40pm In Loving Memory 6:15pm On the Buses 6:50pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Murder, She Wrote 8:55pm The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 10:00pm Long Lost Family 11:00pm Lewis 1:10am Hamlet 3:30am The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 4:25am Lewis

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Countdown King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA Four in a Bed Channel 4 News Summary 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 Sun Come Dine Champion of Champions The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast First Dates The Last Leg Virtually Famous Rude Tube Boomerang

9:15am Peppa Pig 9:35am Paw Patrol 9:50am Bananas in Pajamas 10:00am Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Cowboy Builders 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Benefits: Can't Work, Won't Work 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Justice for Natalee Holloway 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Fail Army 8:30pm That's So 1989 9:30pm Bankrupt and Broke: When Celebs Go Bust 11:00pm Lip Sync Battle UK 11:30pm The Best of Bad TV: The 90s 1:00am Super Casino

Motorway Patrol The Sweeney Shed and Buried Minder Magnum, P.I. The Sweeney Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Shed and Buried The Professionals Magnum, P.I. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals Action-packed drama series about two criminalintelligence agents. Snooker Escape From New York Ax Men Series following the work of North American lumberjack. Motorway Patrol ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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SATURDAY - 13 FEBRUARY

7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Mary Berry's Foolproof Cooking 1:00pm BBC News 1:05pm Weather 1:10pm Football Focus 1:50pm Saturday Sportsday 2:00pm Bargain Hunt 3:00pm Six Nations Rugby Union 5:30pm Six Nations Rugby Union 7:55pm BBC News 8:05pm Regional News 8:10pm Weather 8:15pm The Voice UK 9:30pm The National Lottery 10:20pm Casualty 11:10pm BBC News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 12:55am Meet the Parents Ben Stiller teams up with Robert De Niro for this smash hit comedy of embarrassment.

7:20am Battle Cry 9:45am Desperados 11:10am Homes Under the Hammer 12:10pm Natural World 1:00pm James Martin: Home Comforts 1:45pm Rick Stein's India 2:45pm The Best Dishes Ever 3:15pm Holiday of My Lifetime 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Flog It! 5:30pm Final Score 6:30pm Earth's Greatest Spectacles 7:30pm Back in Time for the Weekend 8:30pm Henry VII: The Winter King 9:30pm Dad's Army 10:00pm The Real Marigold Hotel 11:00pm Live at the Apollo 11:45pm Insert Name Here 12:15am There Will be Blood Ruthless silver miner, turned oil prospector to oil-rich California.

7:00am CITV 10:25am Columbo 12:15pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 1:20pm ITV News and Weather 1:25pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 2:30pm Judge Rinder 3:30pm Tipping Point 4:30pm Doc Martin 5:30pm The Martin Lewis Money Show 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:15pm ITV News and Weather 7:30pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm Ninja Warrior UK 9:00pm Take Me Out 10:20pm The Jonathan Ross Show 11:20pm ITV News and Weather 11:35pm Twins 1:30am Jackpot 247 4:00am Murder, She Wrote 4:50am Nightscreen

9:45am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:10pm Ninja Warrior UK 1:10pm Scorpion 2:10pm You've Been Framed! 3:35pm Beethoven 5:20pm Catchphrase 6:05pm Despicable Me 8:05pm The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 10:15pm Take Me Out: The Gossip 11:15pm Ibiza Weekender 12:10am The Keith Lemon Sketch Show 12:45am Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Drama series set in Britain's mythic past and based on the epic poem. 1:45am Reality Bites Stephen Mulhern presents the comedy panel show all about reality television. 2:20am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records

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8:00pm How Earth Made Us 9:00pm Nelson's Caribbean Hell-Hole: An Eighteenth Century Navy Graveyard Uncovered 10:00pm Trapped 10:50pm Trapped 11:40pm Motown at the BBC 12:40am Northern Soul

7:35am Frost Gun 8:30am Dream Team 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am The Morning Line 11:00am Frasier 11:30am Frasier 12:00pm The Big Bang Theory 12:30pm The Big Bang Theory 1:00pm The Big Bang Theory 1:30pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 2:30pm Channel 4 Racing 5:00pm Come Dine with Me 5:25pm Come Dine with Me 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:25pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Great Canal Journeys 9:00pm Penelope Keith's Hidden Villages 10:00pm RoboCop 12:20am Apocalypto 2:50am Hollyoaks Omnibus

7:00am Milkshake! 9:55am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10:30am The Saturday Show 12:30pm Fail Army 1:00pm Police Interceptors 2:00pm Now That's Funny! 3:00pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 4:00pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 5:00pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 6:00pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 7:55pm 5 News 8:00pm World War II in Colour 9:00pm Nazi Quest for the Holy Grail 10:00pm The Championship 11:00pm Goal Rush 11:30pm Law and Order: Special Victims Unit 12:25am Law and Order: Special Victims Unit

7:00am Breakfast 8:40am Match of the Day 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am The Big Questions 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Homes Under the Hammer 3:15pm Escape to the Country 5:15pm Songs of Praise 5:50pm Pointless 6:35pm Nature's Miracle Orphans 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Call the Midwife 10:00pm BAFTA Film Awards 2016 12:00am BBC News 12:20am Regional News 12:25am Weather 12:30am While You Were Sleeping

7:00am A to Z of TV Gardening 8:30am Monty Don's Secret History of the British Garden 9:30am Countryfile 10:30am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:00pm James Martin: Home Comforts 12:45pm The Best Dishes Ever 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm Coast 2:30pm 84 Charing Cross, Road 4:00pm The Importance of Being Earnest 5:30pm Cats v Dogs: Which is Best? 6:30pm Flog It! 7:15pm Ski Sunday 8:00pm Six Nations Rugby Special 9:00pm Greece with Simon Reeve 10:00pm Chinese New Year: The Biggest Celebration on Earth 11:00pm Match of the Day 2 12:10am Tron Legacy

8:00am FYI Daily 8:05am Man About the House 8:30am Where the Heart is 9:35am Where the Heart is 10:45am George and Mildred 11:45am FYI Daily 11:55am George and Mildred 12:40pm A Touch of Frost 2:50pm The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 3:55pm The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 5:00pm Columbo 7:05pm Midsomer Murders 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm Lewis 1:00am Blue Murder 2:35am Man About the House 3:05am ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 3:30am Teleshopping Innovative, value-for-money products brought directly to you at home.

7:00am Football's Greatest: Bobby Charlton 7:15am Ax Men 8:00am Ax Men 9:00am Bundesliga 10:00am HSBC World Rugby 7s Series Highlights 10:35am Formula E: Sound of the Future 11:05am Storage Wars 11:35am Pawn Stars 12:00pm Pawn Stars 12:30pm Pawn Stars 1:00pm Pawn Stars 1:30pm Snooker ShootOut 6:20pm Storage Wars 6:45pm Storage Wars 7:15pm Football's Greatest A chance to relive some classic footballing moments. 7:30pm Snooker ShootOut 12:20am The Long Kiss Goodnight 1:20am FYI Daily 1:25am The Long Kiss Goodnight 2:45am River Monsters

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10:25am Columbo 12:15pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 1:20pm ITV News and Weather 1:30pm Off Their Rockers 2:00pm Rugby 5:30pm Big Box Little Box 6:00pm Ninja Warrior UK Game show in which contestants from all over the country take part in TV's toughest obstacle course. 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:15pm ITV News and Weather 7:30pm Planet's Got Talent 8:00pm Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands 9:00pm Vera 11:00pm ITV News and Weather 11:15pm Rookie Cops 12:15am Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:35am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:15am Coronation Street Omnibus More drama and turmoil from the residents of Coronation Street in the longest running TV Soap. 12:50pm Take Me Out 2:05pm Take Me Out: The Gossip 3:10pm The Perfect Man 5:20pm Legally Blonde 7:10pm Catchphrase 8:15pm Along Came Polly 10:00pm Ibiza Weekender 11:00pm Forgetting Sarah Marshall 1:10am Release the Hounds 2:05am Planet's Funniest Animals Humorous video clips of pets and other animals in unusual situations. 2:30am Viral Tap

8:20pm Top Gear 9:20pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:20pm Meet the Fockers 12:10am Family Guy 12:32am Family Guy 12:54am Family Guy 1:16am Family Guy 1:38am Family Guy 2:00am Him and Her 2:30am Him and Her 3:00am Him and Her 3:30am Him and Her 4:00am Him and Her 4:30am The Revolution Will be Televised

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9:00pm The Sky at Night: 9th Planet Special 9:30pm Canals: The Making of a Nation 10:00pm Decadence and Downfall: The Shah of Iran's Ultimate Party 11:15pm Therese Desqueyroux 12:45am Attenborough's Ark: Natural World Special

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Movies Now Rising Damp Rising Damp On the Buses On the Buses The Three Musketeers FYI Daily The Three Musketeers Heartbeat Heartbeat The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes Lewis Midsomer Murders Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant Caroline Quentin: A Passage Through India Mrs Biggs The Constant Gardener

7:40am King of Queens 8:05am King of Queens 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:25am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 2:30pm Location, Location, Location 3:35pm The Harry Hill Movie 5:20pm The Simpsons 5:50pm The Simpsons 6:20pm Channel 4 News 6:45pm Mr. Popper's Penguins 8:30pm The Jump 10:00pm Deutschland 83 11:45pm Predator 1:45am Embarrassing Bodies 2:40am Come Dine with Me 3:10am Come Dine with Me 3:40am Come Dine with Me 4:05am Come Dine with Me 4:35am Come Dine with Me

7:00am Milkshake! 10:55am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:30am The Championship 12:30pm Goal Rush 1:00pm Police Interceptors 2:00pm Police Interceptors 3:00pm James and the Giant Peach 4:30pm Alvin and the Chipmunks 6:15pm What a Girl Wants Comedy in which an independent New York teenager goes in search of the father she never knew. 8:25pm 5 News 8:30pm Jumper 10:00pm Homefront 11:55pm Armoured 2:10am Super Casino Feeling lucky? Get the authentic, heart-thumping casino experience every night.

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7:00am Football Gold 7:15am Football Gold 7:30am SNF: Match Choice 9:00am The Sunday Supplement 10:30am Goals on Sunday 12:30pm Ford Super Sunday 3:00pm Ford Super Sunday 5:00pm Ford Super Sunday 7:55pm The Gloves are Off 8:25pm Football 10:30pm The Gloves are Off 11:00pm Ford Football Special 12:30am The Sunday Supplement 2:00am Goals on Sunday Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard present a round-up of the latest football news and goals. 3:00am Ford Football 4:30am The Premier League Years

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Ax Men Ax Men Minder The Sweeney The Sweeney Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Snooker ShootOut Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas The Classic Car Show Documentary looking at the phenomenon of the classic car. Goals of the 90s Snooker ShootOut Sudden Impact FYI Daily Sudden Impact Mercury Rising FYI Daily Mercury Rising Ax Men

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7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Griff's Great Britain 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Benidorm 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm The Jonathan Ross Show 12:50am Car Crash Britain Caught on Camera

4:00pm A Place to Call Home 4:45pm The Best Dishes Ever 5:15pm Frozen Planet 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great American Railroad Journeys 8:00pm Great Interior Design Challenge 9:00pm Chinese New Year: 10:00pm The People v O.J. Simpson American Crime Story 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather

9:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:00pm Gavin and Stacey 10:30pm Little Britain 11:00pm EastEnders 11:30pm Josh 12:05am Family Guy

1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Bourne Supremacy 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm The Bourne Supremacy 12:10am Plebs

2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:05pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm Man About the House 5:50pm In Loving Memory 6:20pm On the Buses 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Rosemary and Thyme 10:00pm The Bletchley Circle 11:00pm Lewis 1:05am The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

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1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm The Supervet 2:05pm The Supervet 3:10pm Deal or No Deal 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Come Dine Champion of Champions 7:00pm The Simpsons The Renaissance 7:30pm Hollyoaks Unchained Botticelli's Venus: 8:00pm Channel 4 News The Making of an 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm Supershoppers Icon The Search for Alfred 10:00pm Royal Navy School 11:00pm Crashing the Great 11:35pm Tattoo Fixers The Great War 12:35am Bodyshockers

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

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Storage Wars The Professionals Magnum, P.I. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Rugby Highlights Storage Wars Storage Wars The Chase: Celebrity Special Ax Men Bundesliga

2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

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Home and Away Neighbours NCIS The Preacher's Mistress 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News FIA World Rally Championship Highlights Ice Road Truckers The X Files Gotham Trespass Tattoo Disasters: UK Super Casino

2:00pm Football League Goals 3:00pm Goals on Sunday 4:00pm Ford Football Special 5:30pm Football Gold 6:00pm Fantasy Football Club Highlights 6:30pm Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 7:30pm Football League Goals 8:30pm Football 11:00pm Football League Goals 12:00am Fantasy Football Club Highlights

4:45pm Holiday of My Lifetime 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Happy Valley 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm My Baby, Psychosis and Me 12:45am Animals Unexpected

4:45pm The Best Dishes Ever 5:15pm Frozen Planet 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great American Railroad Journeys 8:00pm Great Interior Design Challenge 9:00pm Back in Time for the Weekend 10:00pm Chinese New Year: The Biggest Celebration on Earth 11:00pm Phone Shop Idol 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Grand Tours of Scotland 9:00pm Italy Unpacked 10:00pm Royal Cousins at War 11:00pm Time Shift 12:00am Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies 1:00am How Earth Made Us Professor Iain Stewart explores man's relationship with fire. 2:00am Natural World 3:00am Italy Unpacked 4:00am Time Shift 5:00am This is BBC Four

1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm The Supervet 2:05pm The Supervet 3:10pm Deal or No Deal 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Come Dine Champion of Champions 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Secret Life of the Zoo 10:00pm The Supervet 11:00pm First Dates 12:00am Britain's Weirdest Council Houses

4:15pm Lost Letter Mysteries 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm The Dog Rescuers 9:00pm Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 10:00pm The Great British Benefits Handout 11:00pm Milly's Killer: How Many More? 12:00am The X Files 1:00am Secret History of UFOs 1:55am Super Casino 4:10am 10,000 BC: Two Tribes

6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm The Kyle Files 9:00pm It's Not Rocket Science 10:00pm Heroes and Villains: Caught on Camera 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm School Swap 12:45am Double Decker Driving School

4:45pm 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 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Sex and the City 2 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Sex and the City 2 12:55am Mom

2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:05pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm Man About the House 5:50pm In Loving Memory 6:20pm On the Buses 6:55pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm Lewis 1:00am The Memoirs of Sherlock

11:55am 12:55pm 1:25pm 1:55pm 2:50pm 3:50pm 4:55pm 5:55pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:25pm 8:55pm

The Chase Storage Wars Storage Wars The Car Chasers Magnum, P.I. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals The Car Chasers Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Chase: Celebrity Special 10:00pm River Monsters 11:00pm Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning 12:00am FYI Daily

2:00pm Premier League 100 Club 2:30pm Premier League 100 Club 3:00pm Football Gold 4:00pm Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 5:00pm Football Gold 5:15pm Football Gold 5:30pm Boxing Gold 7:00pm Fantasy Football Club Highlights 7:30pm Football Gold 7:45pm Football Gold 8:00pm ATP 500 MastersRio 1:30am One2eleven

7:25am Heartbeat 8:30am Where the Heart is 9:35am The Royal 10:35am Judge Judy 11:55am The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes 1:00pm Murder, She Wrote 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:05pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm Man About the House 5:50pm In Loving Memory 6:20pm On the Buses 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs 9:30pm Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs 10:00pm Inside Asprey: Luxury by Royal Appointment 11:00pm Lewis 1:05am The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

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

9:00am Fantasy Football Club Highlights 9:30am SPFL Round Up 10:00am La Liga World 2015 10:30am Football Gold 10:45am Football Gold 11:00am Barclays Premier League Review 12:00pm BPL Legends 12:30pm SPFL Round Up 1:00pm La Liga World 2015 1:30pm Fantasy Football Club Highlights 2:00pm The Premier League Years 4:00pm Boxing Gold 4:30pm Boxing Gold 5:00pm Boxing Gold 5:30pm Boxing Gold 6:00pm The Premier League Years 8:00pm ATP 500 Masters- Rio 1:30am One2eleven 1:45am One2eleven 2:00am Football Gold 2:15am Football Gold

WEDNESDAY - 17 FEBRUARY 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45pm Claimed and Shamed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Father Brown 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Holiday of My Lifetime 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm The Great Sport Relief Bake Off 10:00pm DIY SOS The Big Build 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Life After Suicide 12:45am Film 2016

9:45am Mary Berry's Foolproof Cooking 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm Coast 12:10pm Pride and Prejudice 2:05pm The Pallisers 3:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 4:00pm A Place to Call Home 4:45pm The Best Dishes Ever 5:15pm Frozen Planet 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great American Railroad Journeys 8:00pm Great Interior Design Challenge 9:00pm £100k House: Tricks of the Trade 10:00pm One Child 11:00pm The Great Chinese Crash? With Robert Peston 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Russell Howard's Good News

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Grand Tours of Scotland 9:00pm The Truth About Meteors 10:00pm The Bermuda Triangle: Beneath the Waves 11:00pm The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Film 12:30am The Truth About Meteors. Series exploring topical scientific issues. 1:30am Timeshift 2:30am Dancing in the Blitz: How World War 2 Made British Ballet

7:00am Countdown 7:45am King of Queens 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 11:00am Car S.O.S 12:00pm Undercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm The Supervet 2:05pm The Supervet 3:10pm Deal or No Deal 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Come Dine Champion of Champions 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Posh Pawn 10:00pm 24 Hours in A and E 11:00pm Bodyshockers 12:05am Royal Navy School 1:05am The Last Leg 2:05am Because I Said So 3:45am Beat My Build

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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Home and Away Neighbours NCIS The J.K. Rowling Story: Magic Beyond Words 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door GPs: Behind Closed Doors Violent Child, Desperate Parents The Boy with Giant Hands 10,000 BC: Two Tribes Lip Sync Battle

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather Round-up of the day's news. 11:45pm UEFA Champions League Highlights 12:45am The Kyle Files 1:10am Jackpot 247

9:35am 10:35am 11:20am 12:20pm 1:10pm 1:45pm 2:45pm 3:40pm 4:45pm 5:50pm 6:50pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:05pm 12:55am

The Cube Catchphrase Dinner Date Royal Pains Emmerdale You've Been Framed! The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Take Me Out You've Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men White House Down FYI Daily White House Down The Keith Lemon Sketch Show

9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 12:05am 1:20am 2:20am 2:25am 3:00am 3:50am

Minder The Chase Magnum, P.I. The Sweeney The Professionals The Chase Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Car Chasers Magnum, P.I. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals The Car Chasers Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Benidorm Total Recall FYI Daily Total Recall Child's Play 2 FYI Daily Child's Play 2 Ax Men ITV4 Nightscreen

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- I’ve been prescribed antibiotics for a throat infection but am a bit worried about taking them. It seems in Spain antibiotics are prescribed for just about everything, and I have heard that this is not good as excessive use causes immunity meaning they’re no good when really needed. Is this true? - Most infections of this type are caused by viruses, meaning antibiotics are not required and treatment consists of targeting the symptoms with medication for pain, fever, etc. Occasionally doctors will prescribe antibiotics to prevent a bacterial infection or because we believe the initial infection was caused by bacteria, which need antibiotic treatment. It is true that sometimes doctors prescribe more than are necessary. This can lead to bacteria devel-

oping resistance to certain antibiotics, but this occurs through repeated use over long periods of time, rather than occasional use. - I’m also worried about side effects. Last time I took them they upset my stomach. - Stomach upsets and nausea are the most common side effects. Generally symptoms are bearable and patients are advised to adapt their diet to avoid aggravating stomach problems. More serious side effects can sometimes lead to the medication having to be suspended. - Do I have to take them all or can I stop once the pain and fever go? - Once you start a course of antibiotics, unless you suffer very severe side effects you should complete it, even if symptoms disappear within 24 hours.

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Sizing up your partner… Is honesty the best policy? FitFoxy Looking Good, Staying Trim

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WHAT happens when you have been in a relationship for a long time, and the person that stole your heart 15 or 20 years ago no longer looks like the package you married? Sound harsh? Well not really, it just happens to be another one of those subjects that people don’t like to discuss. How do you feel when the person you married is no longer the slim, healthy fit person that you fell in love with all of those years ago? Whilst you on the other

hand are consistently taking the effort and care to maintain your early 20’s weight. You could say that I am being shallow and that love is not just about appearance, after all who cares about the love handles and few extra fat rolls right? However, the way I see it is this. When I met my partner, he was handsome, fit, strong, healthy and generally in great shape. This of course was important to me on many levels, yes of course I loved him for many reasons, but being with someone that took care of their health was of great importance. Some 15 years later, not much has changed. He likes to go out on his mountain bike

and attend the gym regularly. He enjoys big meals, as do I. At weekends he often likes to try a few of the different beers that the supermarkets have to offer. He knows when he has overindulged or packed on a few kilos, as do I. However, we have an unwritten agreement to maintain a healthy, attractive body for ourselves and for each other. So my question is, if your partner asked you one day, does my stomach look big in this? What would you say? Would you lie to them to avoid hurting their feelings, or would you be honest and tell it like it is? My next question to you is, how do you feel? Do you feel conned that your goods no

longer match the description on the package that you once signed up to? Sometimes honesty really is the best policy, tact of course is very important, but I have found that often people need to hear the harsh stuff, and this in turn, shunts them into action. There has been many a story about the woman that saw a pretty awful photograph or video footage of herself and decided to make a drastic life style change, or the man that lost 30kgs after being too fat to fit into his seat on the aircraft, That is great news for these people, however how much better it would have been if someone had cared about them enough to help them make a decision earlier.

Early rising can make you slimmer

SLEEPING PATTERN: Changes with age.

A STUDY has found that people who went to bed earlier and got up earlier in the morning, tended to be thinner than those who go to bed later. The results came from a study that analysed the DNA of self-professed ‘night owls’ and ‘morning larks’. It also discovered that those who woke earlier were less prone to depression and less likely to suffer from insomnia. Almost 90,000 people were asked if they were naturally a morning or a night person,

and had their DNA analysed, which revealed 15 genes that were linked to a person being a ‘lark’ or an ‘owl’.

E W N 11 - 17 February 2016 / Axarquía - Costa Tropical

I begrudge paying for a carrier bag Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man SAD news this week, my carrier bag for life has passed on after a very short but happy existence. It was partly my fault because I continually overloaded it. That’s because for some odd reason, I, like hundreds of others I have observed, totally begrudge paying for a carrier bag at the supermarket checkout. I have often witnessed people coming out like they are competing in that old TV show from the 50s/60s called Crackerjack. Did you know that not all shops have to charge for the carrier bags? For instance, all the little supermarkets don’t have to charge. It’s only places with 250 employees or more so there’s a few that are nicking a bit of profit. Here’s a good one. I decided to buy a new TV so I went and had a look at one in one of the very big electrical stores here. I found one I liked and did the deal and had to buy some extra cables and some other bits. I get to the checkout and pay for the TV and arrange de-

livery. Now this was a 55 inch curved screen, so it was a nice few quid, well euros actually. The girl on the checkout asks if I want a bag for the other items. Of course I do. How else am I going to get the stuff to the car as I explain that my juggling skills aren’t that good? She says, “That will be 5 cents.” “What?” I’ve just spent all this money on this TV and the cables and they want to charge me for a carrier bag! Surely it’s not only me. Well I know it’s not, because I observe nearly every person at the different tills are going out with unbagged goods. Just give me a bag, hide the cost any way you like but don’t tell me it’s an extra. I know it’s all about saving the planet and the money is meant to go to charities, but on both counts I’ve checked and neither is entirely true. There are some peculiar rules too. Did you know, for example, they are not required to charge for a bag containing an unwrapped blade and unwrapped loose seeds? But if you add a box of cornflakes then they would have to charge. Uncooked fish and fish products, uncooked meat, poultry and their products don’t get charged for. So next time I go shopping I’m going to buy a flick knife, a fish and some animal body parts… and get a free carrier bag!!

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GPS while driving RULES and laws aim to make the roads a safer place 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.

DRIVERS: Are not allowed to touch GPS while driving. Offence: Failing to maintain the proper position in the vehicle. This can refer to passengers with their feet on the dashboard, drivers with their arms out the window, or any other situation where proper posture is not maintained. This is because in the event of impact, the injuries sustained are considerably worse. Fine: €80. Offence: Using radar detectors. Some GPS devices have information which tells you where fixed radars and cameras are located, as this information is provided freely by the DGT with the intention of slowing traffic in these areas, and therefore devices which give this sort of fixed data information are permitted. Fine: €200 and the loss of three points.

ALL traffic rules and laws are aimed at making the roads a safer place. The penalties associated with infractions are mostly intended to be a deterrent, which is why repeat offenders may face harsher penalties. Here are a few of the most common traffic offences, and the fines and sanctions for committing them. Offence: Programming your GPS when driving. It is perfectly legal to use GPS navigation devices in your vehicle, but you are not allowed to touch them when you are driving because it distracts you. Set your journey before you leave. If you go wrong, most devices will recalculate the route, so leave it alone until you are stopped safely. Fine: €200 plus the loss of three points.

For more news and articles visit www.n332.es or search N332 on Facebook.

Can properties pay the same? OUR urbanisation was formed 12 years ago. At our first community meeting we agreed that every house or apartment would pay the same urbanisation fee regardless of the size of the property. For 10 years every dwelling continued to pay the same amount. Some have a basement garage with a separate entrance for cars. Let’s define our terms. Properly, when a community of property owners is constituted, each property is assigned a ‘cuota de participación’ according to its size. If they are not all the same size, some will pay

A year ago we appointed new administrators, and they have informed the AGM that it is illegal for those with a garage to pay the same rate as those who do not. This extra cost will be €75 each year. Is it correct that Spanish law requires any dwelling with a garage to pay separately? PB (Costa Blanca)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

more than others. It sounds like the garages ought to pay more because

they have more. Now, it is not really ‘illegal’ for a community to vote that all units pay the same. However, if even one owner protests, then the community will be ordered to pay by ‘cuotas’.

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

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CASABERMEJA NERJA

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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. Learning a new language would also be satisfying.

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 are going to take anyway.

Average: 12 Good: 16 Very good: 23 Excellent: 30

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 into iron nett noir note oven rein rent tent tern tine tint tone torn vein vent vine vino envoi inert inter intro niter nitre nitro noter ovine riven tenor toner trine invert ironer orient rotten tinter tonier triton torrent tritone INTROVERT

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Almeria Fri Sat Sun -

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) 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 at the same time by indulging in a garage or car boot sale. Doing something entirely different can boost your mind and activity levels, which can’t be bad. Working with others is a giggle and spills over into your social life.

19 13 C 21 14 C 18 9 C

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Sh Showers,

10-Star Quiz

IRISH LOTTO

EURO MILLIONS

LA PRIMITIVA

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

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Friday February 5

Saturday February 6

Sunday February 7

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Murcia

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

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Sudoku

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Barcelona TODAY:

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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 of late finally realise that you will not rise to the bait.

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 and avoid boring or moaning folk.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) This is a week when progress is fast and plans run ahead. Try new ideas and seek

Alicante TODAY: SHOWERS MAX 21C, MIN 12C

TODAY:

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 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 co-operation. It is not through lack of will that some people do not offer help.

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TARGET:

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 might be avoided at first but would be to your advantage.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

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. You have been dashing around and maybe not enough thought has gone into how you spend your leisure time.

Certainly, food for the brain and soul are what you should be seeking now.

LOTTERY

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, however, that a change is not required so much as a different approach. It is not essential to put all your eggs in one basket.

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ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES 1. Because of its metallic lustre and pale brass-yellow hue, by what other name is the mineral pyrite or iron pyrite also known? 2. Fool Us is the title of a British-American television programme in which magicians perform tricks in front of which American magician-comedian duo? 3. In the novel Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, what is the name of the title character’s horse? 4. In the television Western series The Lone Ranger, what was the name of the title character’s companion, Tonto’s horse? 5. The famous saying: “You may fool all the people some of the time; you can even fool some of the people all the time; but you can’t fool all of the people all the time” is often attributed to which 19th century US president? 6. The names of British racehorses are limited to how many characters, including signs or spaces? 7. What is the name of the fool in Twelfth Night who claims ‘fools are as like husbands as pilchards are to herrings, the husband is the bigger’? 8. Which American family music group reached number two in the UK singles chart in 1972 with Crazy Horses? 9. Which children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo, first published in 1982, recounts the experiences of Joey, a horse purchased by the Army for service in World War I France and the attempts of young Albert, his previous owner, to bring him safely home? 10. Which group topped the UK singles chart in 1973 with You Won’t Find Another Fool Like Me? 1. FOOL’S GOLD, 2. PENN & TELLER, 3. ROCINANTE (ROSINANTE, ROZINANTE), 4. SCOUT, 5. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, 6. 18, 7. FESTE, 8. OSMONDS, 9. WAR HORSE, 10. NEW SEEKERS

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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, but the facts may be less alarming than you suspect.

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.

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Quick Across 1 Strange (8) 4 Very light coloured (4) 7 Looks at a book (5) 9 Spiral shelled mollusc (5) 11 Encounters (5) 12 Sailing vessels (5) 13 Delicate (6) 15 Selected (6) 19 Discovers (5) 21 Very large marine mammal (5) 23 Dependable (5) 24 Cause fear in (5) 25 Fifty per cent (4) 26 Protects (8) Down 1 Maybe (7) 2 Attraction (5) 3 Help (6) 5 Departures (5) 6 Young sheep (4) 8 Make off with (5)

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Code Breaker Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 14 represents Q and 20 represents L, so fill in Q every time the figure 14 appears and L every time the figure 20 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 Sea dog, 4 Aspens, 9 Groat, 10 Alabama, 11 Estrange, 12 Dame, 14 System, 16 Deters, 19 Deal, 20 Lacrosse, 23 Dragons, 24 Exact, 25 Eyelet, 26 Better.

Down: 1 Signets, 2 About, 3 Outdated, 5 Scat, 6 Emanate, 7 Shame, 8 Barge, 13 Retrieve, 15 Swanage, 17 Shelter, 18 Balsa, 19 Dodge, 21 Scant, 22 Robe

QUICK Across:

10 Jumps over (5) 14 Additional payment (5) 16 Cures (5) 17 Central mass (7)

English - Spanish

18 Exchange (6) 19 Recently made (5) 20 Shortly (4) 22 Rub out (5)

Down: 1 Straight, 2 Beat, 3 Stamps, 4 Labels, 5 Disgrace, 6 Beer, 8 Distinguish, 13 Insulted, 15 Trembled, 17 Income, 18 Punish, 19 Side, 20 Thin.

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

Across 1 Consejos (6) 3 Celery (4) 7 Labio (anatómico) (3) 9 Banana (7) 10 Fig (4) 11 Artículo (4) 14 Ill (7) 15 Grape (3) 16 Búhos (4) 17 Playing cards (6)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across:

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

1 Calles, 3 Arms, 7 Toe, 9 Channel, 10 Apple-tree, 13 Londres, 14 Sea, 15 Team, 16 Casado.

Down: 1 Cita, 2 Escalera, 4 Runners, 5 Silk, 6 Fantasma, 8 Esponja, 11 Flat, 12 Sano.

Down 1 Classroom (4) 2 Armario (de cocina) (8) 4 Meseta (geografía) (7) 5 Smell (odour) (4) 6 Butterfly (8) 8 Doloroso (7) 12 Kiss (4) 13 Sombreros (4)

Hexagram

7 Treated, 9 Alike, 10 Apt, 11 Messenger, 12 Gains, 14 Instant, 16 Testing, 18 Piece, 19 Selection, 20 Tub, 21 Dream, 22 Hostile.

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

ASSERT BEACON (10) BUTANE CASEIN CHEERY CONFER FECUND INBRED INFIRM

INSIDE MARROW MENTOR MORBID NETTLE PRESTO RECALL TEASEL THEISM THENCE

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Saloon 2 Senior 3 Loaves 4 Auntie 5 Linden 6 Sortie 7 Render 8 Raisin 9 Uproar 10 Enable 11 Intone 12 Laurel 13 Bridle 14 Sparky 15 Bullet 16 Depute 17 Lumber 18 Beetle 19 Member

Across 1 Capital in the bank a raffle provides (6) 4 Figures lacking energy but standing (6) 7 Describing elegant dressers or liars at a reunion? (9) 9 Prefers new style post (4) 10 Bunk and a roll (4) 11 Seaside feature is a cover for illegal activities (5) 13 Metal fastener for pleats, perhaps (6) 14 Intelligent leader embraces a tender nature (6) 15 A psychotic motel owner lets up (6) 17 So, ‘Cars’ gets film awards (6) 19 Georgia, for example, in poor taste (5) 20 Meet back at stream (4) 22 Part of the Burma-Siam landmass (4) 23 People going to Silver Lake to find animal collection (9) 24 They are cold-blooded and calculating! (6) 25 Naughty kids find saints around tents (6) Down 1 Rearranging cast or parts for players (6)

2 Expression of regret for a girl not finishing (4) 3 Put on treat I arranged (6) 4 Well before summer (6) 5 A container that’s slightly open (4) 6 Composed - composed at each part (6) 7 Plan game anew after false start (9) 8 Make sauce, lots, or it’s a pointless endeavour (4,5) 11 Escapes from parasites, one hears (5)

12 Anxious for aimless teens (5) 15 He attacked the Romans but turned tail at first (6) 16 Purloins duck between beginning and end of shifts (6) 17 Animals prepared to rest (6) 18 He’s sad, possibly, in sunglasses (6) 21 Nothing but a lake (4) 22 Help with a Verdi opera (4)

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LOADS of witnesses and grainy pictures, but nothing that leaves you convinced 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.

I HAVE just been reading about England’s most haunted houses, but I can never really make up my mind about ghoulies and ghosties and all that hobgobliny stuff. The only thing that goes bump in the night at my house is me trying to get to the bathroom and walking into the door. You hear of spooky accounts and watch TV documentaries, and it’s certainly enough to get you thinking, but it’s like UFOs - loads of respectable witnesses and grainy pictures, but nothing that quite leaves you convinced. Surely there should have been at least one professional photographer armed with

HAUNTED HOUSES: Surely someone should have taken a decent photo of the ghosts by now? the latest Pentax who had managed to whirr off a load of world class snaps by now. This would leave nobody in any doubt whatsoever that there are spectral figures whooo-hoooing up dark

corridors or little grey men (they used to be green) whizzing around up there, but doing a darn good job of avoiding us. There are always excuses for those iffy pics - ghosts

have no substance so cannot be photographed; UFO’s are powered electromagnetically and so interfere with . . . stuff. Well whatever. Nevertheless a school

friend and I did actually see a genuine UFO many years ago. It wasn’t so much a flying saucer than a flying ellipsoid, and an ellipse as we all know is a closed symmetric curve that seems to cut the surface of a cone by an oblique plane to the symmetry axis angle, greater than the curve with respect to the axis of revolution. Wikipedia’s great isn’t it. But okay it was cigarshaped. The thing is we both got a good look at the object, although our parents did not believe a word of it because we were only 11 at the time. “Mum, Dad, we’ve just seen a space ship!” “That’s nice dear, now clean your teeth and get to bed, it’s school tomorrow.” “But Muuum...” “Bed!” Perhaps they have walked among us for years disguised as our mothers? It would explain the curlers.

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ONE often used argument for moving pension ages is that women live longer than men John Smith Random thoughts... JANUARY has been a particularly important month for women and the debate concerning the transition of payment of pensions so that women qualify at the same age as men. In theory, with the call for overall equality this does not appear to be totally unreasonable and with the government desperate to save as much money as possible, the £30 billion due to be saved is certainly not to be ignored. The difficulty, however, as has been highlighted in two debates in the House of Commons and in a public meeting, is that of fairness. It was as early as 1995 that the then Labour government decided to look to bring retirement ages for men and women in line but - and this is a very important but - it was explained that there should be a transition period of 15 years in order to allow women to make provisions so they were aware that they

IAIN DUNCAN SMITH: Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. would not receive a pension at 60, but would either have to work longer or make additional private arrangements. This also seems perfectly reasonable, except that critics have argued the 1995 decision was not properly explained to the women affected and it was only as recently as 2010 that some (but not all)

women were written to and advised that their retirement age had increased. Thus, they may only have had a few years notice which would be insufficient to allow them to buy additional pensions, even if they could afford them and even by working longer, they may not have paid sufficient national insurance

EU: Leaving will not be the end of the world.

What will the result be? IT’S all rather a lot to take in, especially as any thoughts about what would happen if Britain leaves the EU can only be speculation. Football teams don’t generally turn up for a match assuming they are going to lose (unless perhaps they are David Cameron’s team Aston Villa), and the same is true for politicians. We don’t even know if the concepts agreed between the prime minister and Donald Tusk will be accepted by the other members of the Union, which means in turn there is no guarantee that he or the conservative party will be recommending a ‘yes’ vote. The latest opinion polls state that 45 per cent of those asked are in favour of leaving, but it has to be remembered that they got the forecast completely wrong at the last elections, and have recently revealed the reason for this was that they had asked the wrong people. In the infamous words of Homer Simpson, ‘Doh!’ The reality is that whilst we may all have opinions on what could happen, no one can definitively state what the result will be. One thing which is fairly certain, however, is that it’s not going to be the end of the world and is likely to occur more with a whimper than a bang. There may be 28 members of the EU at the moment, but countries such as Norway and Switzerland seem to get along relatively well outside of the Union, without having to queue up at borders as third world citizens.

contributions to qualify for the full amount in any case. This particularly affects women born between October 6, 1953 and April 5, 1955 who have seen their retirement ages shoot up. I speak with some bias as my wife was born on October 10 1953 and therefore won’t be able to claim a pension until she is 64 and eight months, but to add to her problem, she worked for a number of years for the government in Gibraltar where their pension age is 60. However because she worked for more years in the UK than Gibraltar, they are withholding her pension until she reaches retirement age in Britain. One of the often used arguments for moving pension ages is that women live longer than men, but recent figures have shown the opposite with the average age for men catching up with women. This is a very complicated yet important matter which the British governNow we ment appears disinclined to doing anywant to thing about, but for those who are hear your views. interested on how it may affect you, then there is a very strong presYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE sure group, Women Against State - YOUR OPINION Pension Inequality (WASPI) which www.euroweeklynews.com has its own Facebook page.

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Mexico City to Campeche NERJA DFAS will hold an interesting lecture NERJA DFAS has announced an interesting lecture for February 16 by Kate Hayes on their trip in February-March 2015 to Mexico. While there, Kate and Martyn Hayes visited four colonial cities with Mexico City as their final destination. The talk, at 11am at the Museo de Nerja in Plaza de España, Nerja, will include Kate showing some of her photos from the trip, talking about things which fascinated them and sharing some of their experiences. For more information see www.nerjanadfas.org. Visitors are welcome, entry costs €10.

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U3A showcase date D U R IN G the la s t tw o years, the U3A (University of the Third Age) in Axarquia ha s s e e n a huge growth in its membership, and in the number of different activities it provides through its various groups. N ow a s how c a s e da t e has been announced to provide thos e inte re s te d in dis c ove ring more the c ha nc e to s e e a ll the groups in one place, and find out what they offer. The showcase event will

be running from 11am to 3pm on Friday, April 22, featuring both information, demonstrations and opportunities for visitors to get i nvol ved i n, and i f t hey find something that they l i ke, t o si gn up t o t he group. U3A cur r ent l y has 24 di ff er ent gr oups whi ch meet throughout Axarquia, with everything from art appr eci at i on t hr ough t o photography, polymer clay and a walking group.

Com m ent i ng on t he Showcase, U3A President Andrew Boulton said: “We ar e keen t o spr ead t he news about what U3A has to offer, and to share the ent husi asm of our m em ber s wi t h t hose i n Axarquia.” More information on the U3A Axarquia can be found on www.u3aaxarquia.com, and more information on the showcase can be obtained by emailing: u3athes howcase@gmail.com.

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More good news for buyers STATISTICS released this week confirm that mortgages have increased for the 18th consecutive month John Graham The property expert

MORTGAGES: Readily available. THIS YEAR: Is the ideal time to buy for those who have been saving. country, for their new home in Spain. It is also good news for buyers that interest rates will continue at a historic low in 2016, and this will

keep mortgage costs very low indeed, which again will help to drive property sales in Spain. Developers selling their new properties usually have an agreement

with their bank and can offer a mortgage with each property, which makes it easier for the developer to sell their properties and is convenient for the buyer. Properties owned and sold by the banks always include the option of a mortgage, which can be a high

Terrific 2016 deals to be had in Spain Photo by Michael Karavanov via Wikipedia

THE Spanish banks have released the latest official figures on the number of mortgages granted, and the statistics confirm that mortgages have increased for the 18th consecutive month, matching the increase in property sales throughout Spain. These figures are also good news for those of you selling your property this year. The figures show that more and more banks are offering mortgages again after many years of non-availability, and this will help drive more property sales in Spain this year. Actually, foreign buyers looking for a mortgage have the additional option of taking out an extra mortgage on their property in their own

percentage of the property’s costs, which is proving to be attractive to buyers who only need to pay a small deposit. On resale properties the seller can arrange for the owners existing mortgage to be taken over by the buyer, but normally the buyer finds their own new bank mortgage, which will base the mortgage amount on a bank valuation of the property. What is important is that mortgages in Spain are again readily available at very low interest rates, making 2016 the ideal time to buy, especially for buyers who have been saving their deposits. If you are buying or selling your property please contact me for further professional information and advice. John Graham Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute. Email gk.ipad@me.com

SPAIN: Offers a surprising array of low cost properties. EXPERTS have identified Spain as a crucial country for British buyers to keep an eye on in 2016, with the country offering a surprising array of low cost properties without the defects usually associated with bottom of the barrel prices. The Balearic Islands and Mallorca in particular have been mooted as a top destination for property tourists to consider, with upmarket dream

homes available for as little as €200,000. Two bedroom beach apartments in good areas are going for €235,000, while the market is becoming more and more fluid as expats search for prime homes close to the facilities of Palma, and quality international schools and hospitals. Coastal location Puerto Andratx, exclusive residential neighbourhood Son Vida, the

bohemian Santa Catalina, and the old town of Palma have all seen significant rises in per square metre values. Meanwhile 2015 saw rural sales increase by a remarkable 50 per cent, as wealthier buyers look for privacy and views across the Sierra Tramuntana. Elsewhere across Spain, decent rural properties with full amenities have seen prices as little as €50,000.

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the heaviest jobs to a gardener or odd-job man as you age. 3. Gets you outdoors to reestablish contact with nature after, in many cases, an office or car driven lifestyle. 4. Summer shade and shelter from scorching winds. 5. Winter sun and shelter from chilly winds. Recently it has been possible to strip off and sunbathe in the garden to build up vitamin D reserves. 6. Attractive colour all the year round, a kaleidoscope of greens being the predominant year-round colour effect. 7. Comfortable seats with good views, where it becomes natural to rest and switch off from the rush of modern lives. 8. Productive offering seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers and leaves

throughout the year. Each being ecologically grown and providing a range of beneficial natural vitamins, minerals and fibres. With respect to this, my book ‘Living well from the garden Mediterranean Style’, will help you decide what is best to plant, harvest and eat or drink, as healthy alternatives to imported tea or coffee and some socalled energy drinks. When I checked this morning it was £4.99 from Amazon Books UK, and €6.59 from The Book Depository. 9. To maximise the benefit of eating and drinking anything you grow in the garden, do ensure you use no chemical products. Use either nothing or natural sprays and dustings to solve any problems that occur. If you still have problems lo-

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Renault Captur: Not just another crossover ITS non-pretentiousness is its appeal THE smart-looking Renault Captur, albeit built on the underpinnings of the popular Clio, has been given a macho makeover so it stands taller in the urban jungle. Its striking styling has gone down well with the suburban dweller, who needs a practical run-around but craves a touch of the wide outdoors, and yet, is far too sensible for a crazy looking Cactus. Is the Captur then not just another of the so-called ‘crossovers’ I hear you ask? Well apparently not. Cars like the Nissan Qashqai, which started the current craze of crossovers, meaning cars that have the looks and beefy stature of a 4x4 with the more economical running gear of a family hatch, (a pretend off-roader in other words) do just that, pretend. However the Captur makes no such claims, nor

THE RENAULT CAPTUR: Its striking styling has gone down well with the suburban dweller, who needs a practical run-around.

does it want to go off road. Its non-pretentiousness is its appeal, and it appears to have created a market for this type of car, where the sales are racing ahead. The Captur won’t venture far off the tarmac but it looks as though it might, and it has a practical spin-off in a higher than normal driving

position, and easier entry for those of more mature years. Maybe that is a clue to its popularity? Couple this with the car's potential for a muddy family life with seat covers that can be unzipped and popped in the washing machine, not to mention lots of space in the rear, makes it an ideal choice for... well

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DEBUT: At the Geneva Motor Show on March 1.

as SVR-specific suspension, a titanium exhaust system, and an aggressive aero kit. The SVR’s supercharged 5.0-litre V8 will produce 567bhp and 516lb, which will propel either of these big cats from 0-62mph in 3.7sec, and in coupe form, the F-type SVR will hit 200mph. The convertible won’t be far behind, though, topping out at 194mph. John Edwards, MD of Jaguar Special Vehicle Operations centre, said: “The new FTYPE SVR is the first series production Jaguar to be developed by Special Vehicle Operations. The result is a 200mph, allweather supercar.”

everyone really! As if that wasn’t reason enough for Granny, Mr Mom or the local Rugby team to rush out and buy one; it comes with a choice of two petrol or two diesel engines including some with the option of automatic gearboxes. Prices start at around £14,000 in the UK and

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The Six Nations is now underway AND the Foxes are heading for Premiership glory Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre. Costa de Almeria

RUGBY UNION • England and France began the 2016 Six Nations Tournament with respective victories over Scotland 15-9 and Italy 23-21, while Ireland and Wales drew 16-16. The second series

of matches this weekend feature France-Ireland and WalesScotland on Saturday, followed by Italy-England on Sunday. • Saracens, Exeter, Leicester, Harlequins and Wasps are the top five clubs in that order in the Aviva Premiership, while Ulster, Scarlets, Connacht, Leinster and Edinburgh stand 1-2-3-4-5 in the Pro12 League. The big Aviva PL game this weekend is Saracens v Wasps. FOOTBALL • Leicester City are now firm favourites to win the Premier-

ship after beating Manchester City 3-1 before a record 54,000 crowd at the Etihad last weekend. Chasing the Foxes are Tottenham (second, 1-0 victors over Watford), Arsenal (third, 2-0 winners at Bournemouth) and of course Manchester City, who next season will be managed by Spaniard Pep Guardiola. • At the foot of the PL, there were wins for basement club Aston Villa (3-0 over Norwich) and Newcastle (1-0 v WBA), while Sunderland came back from two down to share four goals at Liverpool, Everton whipped out-of-sorts Stoke 30, and 10-man Southampton edged past West Ham 1-0. The games between Chelsea and Manchester United, and Swansea and Crystal Palace both ended in 1-1 draws. • Six points cover the top six teams in the Championship. Hull City lead Middlesbrough

on goal-difference with Burnley 3rd, Brighton 4th, Derby 5th and in-form Sheffield Wednesday 6th. • Burton Albion (56 points to 50) lead Walsall in FL1. Northampton (61-56) head Plymouth in FL2 and Barcelona (recent 2-0 winners at Levante), Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid (who won 21 at Granada) lie first, second and third in La Liga. Gary Neville’s Valencia, after crashing 7-0 to Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa Del Rey semi-final, lost again, 1-0 at Real Betis. • Celtic (who k’od parttimers East Kilbride 2-0), Dundee United, Inverness, Morton and Ross County are through to the fifth round of the Scottish Cup. Rangers-Kilmarnock and Hearts-Hibs face replays. • There have been two fourth round FA Cup replays this

week (Peterborough-WBA and West Ham-Liverpool) while this weekend, the top PL matches are Arsenal-Leicester, Aston Villa-Liverpool, Chelsea-Newcastle, Manchester City-Spurs and SunderlandManchester United. • Jose Mourinho has stated he wants to return to the PL as manager as soon as possible. • Former Tottenham rightback Peter Baker, who starred in the club’s 1960-61 doublewinning team has died, aged 84. GOLF • A record crowd in golfing history of 201,003 attended the third day’s play at the Phoenix Open in Arizona. The four-day tournament, watched by over 700,000 spectators overall, was eventually won by Hideki Matsuyama, who defeated Rickie Fowler at the fourth extra hole in a play-off. • A few thousand miles

away, Sheffield’s Danny Willett won the Omega Dubai Desert Classic by one stroke from fellow Brit Andy Sullivan and Spain’s Rafa Bello-Cabrera. • Jordan Speith, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day are 1-2-3 in the current World rankings. CRICKET • England won the first two One Day Internationals against South Africa in Bloemfontein by 39 runs (via the D/L rule), and by five wickets in Port Elizabeth. Wicket-keeper Joss Buttler hit a quick-fire century in the first game and Alex Hales struck 99 in the second. The third ODI of five took place yesterday in Centurion, the fourth is in Johannesburg on Friday and the last in Cape Town on Valentine’s Day. • England’s women started their ODI series also with a victory over South Africa.